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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
4
A long list of Union area residents and visitors is noted with brief mentions of visits, business, and events. People from Plattsmouth Nehawka Tecumseh Murray Weeping Water and Omaha appear along with local undertakings such as oil work, gas deliveries, and Park beautification by Campfire Girls.
Tabitha Rachel Midkiff Hathaway daughter of Margaret Midkiff born April 3 1875 near Union died June 19 1928 aged 53 years 2 months 16 days She married F E Hathaway December 20 1893 Their family included three children two of whom survived Earl Hathaway of Plattsmouth Nebraska and Mrs William Mead of Union Funeral at the Union Baptist Church June 20 at 2 pm conducted by Rev W A Taylor with W A Bowder Interment East Union cemetery She was remembered as a devoted wife mother neighbor and community worker
Mrs. Jane Taylor and her son John from California arrived by train at Ohiowa and traveled to Union with Mrs. Jane DeLamater. The group plans a several week stay at Kamp Kill Kare to visit relatives and friends in Union and surrounding areas.
A meeting at the Bank of Union consultation room reconstituted the Old Settlers Association electing FE. B. Chapman president and F. H. McCartney secretary. A picnic was authorized for August 10 and 11 at the usual site, continuing a forty year tradition.
A Sunday gathering at Mr and Mrs Robert Willis home west of Union brought together their three sons and three daughters with spouses and children. Attendees included Clarence Willis Owen Willis Bert Willis Ray Becker J H Strough and C A Vallery and families.
Dr and Mrs C W Davis of Seattle visiting here were struck by an oil truck near Casper Wyoming while en route home. Mrs Davis suffered a broken rib and Dr Davis received Bruising. their car was badly damaged and they remained two days for repairs before continuing their trip.
After a two week vacation Bible program conducted by the Baptist and Methodist churches, the school closed with a picnic last Friday. The full school then traveled to Murray for a parade and scripture recitations for the Murray crowd. Dr. G H Gilmore treated the children to ice cream. Return home featured an evening church entertainment and prize awards.
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who ministered during our wife and mother’s death and funeral. Gratitude for flowers and singing, and for all acts of kindness that eased our sorrow. T BE Hathaway and Children.
Rue H Frans left for Syracuse with his family to establish residence and take over a local lumber business by July. Goods taken by Ralph Pezrsley and Earl Wolfe are to be sorted before the move. Union loses an excellent family to the new venture.
The Girls Athletic Association of Union with sponsor Miss Ruth Ganz will camp for two days at Kamy Kill Kare, south of Union, enjoying a brief outing under their former teacher’s guidance.
Henry H. Becker and his wife along with Carl and Wilbur Mulli traveled from Union and Coward to Bruce South Dakota to investigate the recent death of Allen Henry Mullis. They found the circumstances enveloped in suspicion and mystery.
Allen Henry Mullis born July 1897 in Dunbar Nebraska died June 15 1928 in South Dakota aged 30 11 6 he served three years in the navy on the Gun Boat USS Wheeling which helped sink the submarine that sank the Lusitania he was discharged August 1919 a Dunbar High School 1915 graduate and Nebraska State University attendee member of the Masonic Lodge and American Legion survivors listed include his parents Carl and Wilber Mullis Roy and Frank and Mrs Henry Becker Funeral from Carstone and Pattenena Nebraska City June 18 at 2 pm conducted by W A Taylor with Masons and Legion at grave Yeuka Cemetery Nebraska City Neb.
Sunday school at 10 a m and sermon at 11 a m. Ladies Aid meets July 5 at 2 30 in Mrs Wooder's home with Mrs Louis Saxe and Mrs Weaver as assistant hosts. Leader Mrs George Snyder. W C T U meets July 2 at 2 20 with Mrs Richardson. All are invited. G B Weaver pastor.
The Vorndran and related families extend heartfelt thanks for the many kind acts and sympathy shown during this time. Signed by Mrs. J. M. Vorndran, Mr. C. J. Vorndran, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Oloidt and Family, and Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Kintz.
Claude G. Bowers, temporary chairman and keynote speaker, assailed Harding and Coolidge and their administration, urging a Democratic fight in November. The audience in Sam Houston Hall, Houston, heard a high energy speech as the platform process continued and preparations for nominating speeches moved ahead.
Omaha attorney Jeff Palmer has given up plans to submit a constitution amendment by initiative to voters in November. He failed to collect the required 40,000 signatures, obtaining 15,000. The group may seek legislative changes to speed payment of about 14 million in state bank receivers' certificates.
Beatrice state senator Loren Laughlin, a Kansas City GOP convention delegate on the McMullen administration slate, signals dissatisfaction with McNary-Haugen farm relief advocacy and says he is not a candidate for the congressional vacancy created by M. O. Laughlin’s death. Beatrice’s U. S. Hevelone is named as a possible GOP candidate by local leaders.
Joseph Hiter Sr. remains very ill at his West Vine Street home, suffering little but causing great concern among family members about his condition and possible outcome.
A gay group of about thirty young people charivaried Mr and Mrs Clarence Alt near Eagle on Thursday night June 21. The surprise was well received and the couple was wished a long and happy married life.
Bates Book Store offers firecrackers fireworks torpedos caps and cap pistols along with a full line of picnic supplies for outdoor celebration days.
Sunday schedule lists 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m German service and 7 45 p m Luther League at Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church.
A brief notice for Arcadia Convalescence and Maternity Home offering care with a choice of doctors. Includes contact telephone 193 W and Box 114 for inquiries.
A Bates Book Store headline announces fireworks style savings with lowest prices advertised to attract shoppers. The notice emphasizes sales and bargain excitement to draw customers.
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas was elected permanent chairman as a religious freedom moment sparked a roar and a state parade through the hall. The escort included Omaha mayor James Dahlman and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson among others. The credentials committee backed seating the Louisiana delegation, a clear Smith faction win.
The traveling library of the Daughters of the American Revolution has arrived and will stay at the public library for the next two weeks. Researchers may find needed information on family life.
The convention shadows the vice presidency as delegates scan for a running mate. Names include Robinson of Arkansas Hitchcock of Nebraska Woollen of Indiana Hull of Tennessee and Bakley of Kentucky with talks of a delegate chosen VP by the convention. Robinson strong with Arkansas support could clash with Curtis for Midwest votes. Hitchcock backed by Nebraskans aims at the presidency but may rise as VP contender. Fireworks and Fourth of July supplies also advertised at Bates Book Store.
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