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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1928
Page
7
John Frans paints D C Rhoden's home while Mrs Gus Brubacher and child visit Auburn relatives. Several locals, including the Thompsons, Baumgart, Lewis, Dukes, Nickles, Ray, Mast, Troop, Clarke, Lediva, Brubacher, Reed, Hrendel, and Brendel family members appear in visits, illness updates, and local errands.
A tangle of visits and travel unfolds in Murray as Harry Frans and his Los Angeles relatives, local dealers like Boedakar Wehrbein Philpot and Philpot, and guests from Falls City and Plattsmouth mingle. A five car cattle shipment to South Omaha, a cyst removal for Peter Johnson in Murray, a wreck near the Louisville bridge, and plans for a World Bible School convention in Los Angeles frame a week of small town activity across Nebraska.
On Monday Miss Anna Pear Wilson daughter of Mr and Mrs A J Wilson and Mr Roy Beins son of Mr and Mrs Edward Beins of Plattsmouth married in Rock Bluffs. The couple were joined by Levi Wilson Cedar Creek the wedding party returned for a reception with many friends and relatives including Font Wilson and family Herbert Beine and family Nora Wilson John Wilson and Levi Wison. A customary charivari and dance followed the supper.
Robert Shrader of South Omaha has been quite ill. Mr. and Mrs. George Nickles and Mrs. Henry C. Longe traveled to Omaha due to his serious condition and brought an electric blanket for his care.
The Philpot family held a reunion at Riverview Park in Omaha last Sunday with members from Cass County and other parts of the state gathering to enjoy the occasion and time together.
The Murray Bathing Beach is formally opened with improved filters and wells ensuring pure water. Abundant lifeguards and attendants for gentlemen and ladies are provided to ensure convenience pleasure and safety for all patrons.
Hold Pleasant Reception Mr. and Mrs. Harold Frans of Los Angeles visiting Union and Nebraska City were given a reception last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M Frans. About one hundred friends came to greet them and invite them to visit before their return to Los Angeles in two weeks.
The Rev. McCrary who spoke at the Christian church two weeks ago will preach again on the coming Lord's day. Members are urged to attend and nonmembers are welcome to come.
Nearly one hundred guests gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel to greet the couple on their 71st wedding anniversary. The celebration also marked L. J. Marquardt of Avora’s 25th wedding anniversary, a Brendel relative. Attendees from Murray included Dr. J. F. Brendel and wife, their son Richard, T. J. Brendel and wife, and W. L. Seybolt and wife.
Rain spoiled the planned program last Saturday night. A new event will be held this Saturday on the Presbyterian church lawn and will recur each Saturday through warm weather.
A birthday reception was held last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tilson honoring their son Alvadore Tilson, who turned fifteen. About twenty five friends and relatives attended and presented gifts amid a pleasant evening.
A Very Busy Man That is Harry Nelson, kept on the hump supplying the farming community for corn plowing and harvest. He and Murray Blacksmith hustle constantly. Harry has sold many cultivators and two tractor drawn binders during the week as they go to J. J. Toman and Parr Young while at the same time he has an or-
A compact note quotes Beek 12 1 urging youth to honor the creator in early life. The line echoes a moral exhortation found in religious discourse of the period.
Fragment notes show Mrs Nelson sole proprietor of the store and an urgent binder for a horse drawn team. Four men were needed for country work under the manager in charge.
Oscar Nelson of Nehawka, father of Harry Nelson of Murray, was brought to Omaha days ago for a second operation to relieve his troubles. Reports say he is improving after the procedure.
The Murray Woman's study club, active for nine months, will end summer activities with a picnic at Farris Grove marking their last meeting before the vacation period.
Uncle S. G. Latta has moved into a new house this week and plans a Hastings visit with relatives to celebrate his upcoming birthday. Rev. J. F. Stewart and wife transported Latta and his son James to Hastings for the celebration and stay.
Murray Presbyterian Church invites worshipers to Sabbath school at 10 a.m. Morning service at 11 a.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Young people's meeting. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30. Pastor J. C. Stewart extends cordial invitation to worship.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schwegman celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their Eagle area home on Sunday June 24. A family dinner followed by games and a meek wedding in the afternoon. Relatives friends and neighbors from Lincoln College View Palmyra Syracuse Walton Eagle Alvo attended and ice cream and cake were served in the evening.
From Dartr Leslie W. Niel commander of the American Legion post announces the birth of a son weighing eight and a half pounds at an Omaha hospital. Mrs Niel and the baby are doing well and he is expected to recover soon and return to work at the local post office.
This passage traces Saul of Tarsus from a bookish boy in bustling Tarsus and a strict Jewish education under Gamaliel to his zealous persecution of Christians. It notes his Roman citizenship protecting him during flogging and his eventual conversion, urging readers to openly claim faith as a Christian with steadfast resolve.
Announcement states Miss Laura Leacock formerly of this city and Mrs. Henry Leacock will marry Edwin Gable of Lincoln on Saturday June 20 at 4 PM at the bride's mother's home. After a brief honeymoon at Pelican Lake Minnesota the couple will reside at 1437 North 24th Street Lincoln after July 15.
Mrs. D. O. Dwyer plans a southern tour starting in Alabama then Americus Georgia with relatives. Mr. Dwyer will join, visiting Florida and Miami before sailing to New York City. They will stay at Fort Adams Newport Rhode Island with Captain and Mrs. Hamilton Thorne and return home by the northern route.
Mrs. Forbes, ill at home, was taken by ambulance to an Omaha hospital yesterday as her condition worsened. Doctors have not determined the cause. family members remain greatly concerned as the illness progresses.
Mable Coolman sues Theodore L Amick and Nellie Amick to set aside Ruth Amick’s 1927 deed to Theodore filed after Ruth’s death. The case seeks to overturn the estate transfer alleging a pre death agreement with the grandmother and contests the will. Omaha and Nebraska City lawyers led the defense while Ben Baker and Lewer and Sheehan represented the plaintiff.
Mrs Hill Martin and Miss Fern Pace are recovering from carbon monoxide exposure at the Martin home. They were briefly in serious condition but are now improving under a physician’s care. Their children Donald and Shirley Jean recovered quickly.
An automobile advertisement asserts the new car weighs less per pound than butter and notes it stands up well in warm weather.
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