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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1935

Page

5

Union Nebraska approves refunding bonds to refinance water debt

Ordinance No 72 authorizes issuing fourteen thousand five hundred dollars in Refunding Bonds at 3 3 4 percent to pay off 1927 water bonds. Bonds 15 at 1000 and one at 500. Tax levy to secure interest and a sinking fund. Dated June 1 1935.

Union Nebraska Journal Cass United States of America Cass County Plattsmouth State of George A. Stites Greenway-Raynor Co Omaha

Union Items Highlight Local Visits and Incidents

Local notes record numerous visits and small events in Union and nearby towns. Guests include Dr. R R Anderson with a Plymouth, Mr and Mrs G H Gilmour of Murray, and others from Ashland Plattsmouth and Omaha. A constable arrested two intoxicated men. Rev. Taylor received a gift of a fine fry. Red Cross to meet June 28 at the Congregational church in Weeping Water.

John Banning Alvo R. R. Anderson G. H. Gilmour Murray D. Ray Frans Earl W. Keedy Ashland Union James B. Miller Ray North Dakota Grand Forks Eugene Reddy Murray Post Ogice Plattsmouth Leonard J. Austin George A. Stites Omaha John Lidgett Rev W. A. Taylor Rev. Taylor Co. E. Morris and Louisville Reuben D. Stine Flora Murray Nebraska City Louis Murray American Red Cross

Little Miss Avis Troop Celebrates Seventh Birthday

Avis Troop, daughter of Earl Troop, visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Leach with grandmother in this place. Her seventh birthday occurred during the visit as she toured Nebraska City with Miss Harriett Leach for a forenoon. Congratulations to Avis for many more birth days.

Miss Avis Troop Earl Troop Grandmother Troop E. E. Leach Harriett Leach Nebraska City Miss Avis

Union Study club hosts program with Glenwood visitors

Assisted by Arthur Evans and his wife and friends from Glenwood Iowa a group visited Union last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs P F Rihn. Emsey O Neill delivered a sermon portion of the program. Erma Stivers sang solos with Gertrude Burbee on piano and Mildred Burbee sang two numbers. The Union orchestra played several selections as part of the fine program.

Arthur Evans Glenwood Iowa Union P. F. Rihn Union Study Club Emsey O'Neill Erma Stivers Gertrude Burbee Mildred Burbee Union Orchestra

Four-H Club Meeting Adds a New Member

The last Fix-It club meeting at George Comer's home on Tuesday evening June 18th had all members and leaders present except one. New member Glen Comer was enrolled and materials were issued. After business, games were played and John Foster and Cecil Neil were named to the recreation committee for the next meeting on Tuesday evening July 2nd at Lee Faris' home.

George Comer Glen Comer John Foster Cecil Neil Lee Faris Purley Comer

Donation Totals From Union Relief Efforts

List of contributions includes Mrs. J. C. Niday 50c Mrs. Dan Lynn 1 dollar Baptist Ladies Aid 20 dollars W. H. Porter 1 dollar H. W. Griffin 1 dollar Morris Grocery 1 dollar Mrs. A. D. Crank 50c and Mrs. J. H. Frans 50c. Cumulative total to date from Union amounts to 56 dollars 15 cents.

J. C. Niday Dan Lynn Baptist Ladies Aid W. H. Porter H. W. Griffin Morris Grocery A. D. Crank J. H. Frans Union

Notice of Annual Red Cross Meeting To the Cass County

The Cass County chapter invites members to its annual Red Cross meeting. Officials call for attendance to review year activities and plan upcoming relief efforts. Meeting details appear in the official notice.

Cass County

Corn Handling At Stites Elevator Sees Busy Week

Elmer Withrow reports a productive week at the Stites elevator with 15 000 bushels of corn received nine carloads shipped and ongoing grinding work indicating strong business.

Elmer Withrow Stites

Missouri River Reaches Peak Water Levels With Employee Holiday

The Missouri river ran high all week and peaked on Sunday with little fall on Monday. The flood blocked work, forcing most employees to take an enforced holiday.

Missouri River

Will Make Home in West Amos McNamee Plan to Move West

Will Make Home in West Amos McNamee. He was born near Union and has lived here most of his life. At sixty on August 11 he plans a few months in Brush Colorado then to California to settle. He left for the west last Tuesday and may return if not satisfied.

Amos McNamee Union Brush Colorado California Amos West

Picnic on Missouri River East of Union Draws Families

Mr and Mrs Charles Land Frank L Anderson and family Don Watkins and family and William Redheai and family picnicked Sunday on the Missouri river east of Union with well filled baskets and a fine time.

Charles Land Frank L. Anderson Don Watkins William Redheai Missouri River Tnion

Henry Becker Overhauls Threshing Machinery For Season

Henry Becker works on his threshing gear to prepare for the upcoming season. With good crop prospects, he aims to prevent costly breakdowns during the busy shock and stock threshing periods ahead.

Henry Becker Henry

Picnic outing near Nebraska City draws five women

Miss Gwen Stites joined Connie Morris Edith Foster Martha Upton and Ardeth Martin for a Sunday picnic at a mill north of Nebraska City. They enjoyed scenic surroundings and a peaceful afternoon followed by an evening meal together.

Gwen Stites Connie Morris Edith Foster Martha Upton Ardeth Martin Nebraska City

Strike Leader Is Killed in San Pedro Shootout

Fred W. Friedl 40, vice president of the Pacific Coast Maritime Federation and tanker strike advocate, was shot and killed by San Pedro harbor district police during a search for hidden arms. Detective Lieut. Jack Fickes, Patrolman K. E. Boies and others pursued Friedl as he fled. he fired four times and Boies fired back with a sawed-off shotgun. A .25 automatic, two shotguns, and two rifles were found in Friedl's apartment.

Los Angeles Fred W. Friedl Pacific Coast Maritime Federation San Pedro Harbor Jack Fickes K. E. Boies Friedl Sickes Boies Fickes

Mansour Deaths Examined by Lawyer at Quay

W B Quigley attorney for the estate of Mr and Mrs James Mansour said the couple did not quarrel before the accident at the North Western railway station. He testified the vestibule door was open as the train moved and the Mansours were crushed between the train and platform. He criticized a Norfolk railroad statement as misleading.

Valentine W. B. Quigley James Mansour North Western Railway Quigley Mansour Norfolk

Legion Head Speaks Out for Defense in Newton

Frank N. Belgrano national commander of the American Legion urged immediate cash payment of soldiers bonuses during Newton Iowa Belgrano Day remarks. He argued for strong national defense and opposed profit motives in wartime policy, stressing Americanism and constitutional support.

Legion Head Newton Frank N. Belgrano American Legion Belgrano Belangro Congress America

Wind and Rain Storm Causes Widespread Damage

A storm hit the city before 3 a m causing extensive damage west and north. Omaha and Council Bluffs recorded heavy rainfall totaling five to six inches, flooding streets and washing out paving on main routes. Local streets faced mud and silt while highway 75 between the city and Omaha also suffered washouts. The city itself reported .82 inch of rain with strong winds but no damage within municipal bounds.

Omaha Council Bluffs Burlington 13Th Street Here

Journal ads bring timely bargains to readers

Classified notices advertise limited time bargains, sales and services. Shoppers encounter local deals on goods, household items and events advertised by merchants and residents.

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