Social notes from Murray area including visits and events
Various local visits in Murray Plattsmouth and surrounding area. Genealogical and church news mention picnics, a home talent play The Race for a Million, weddings, illnesses, and a death in Idaho. Community reports list travels to Peru Lincoln and Omaha and preparations for the Fourth of July picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parks
Bernice Smith
Plattsmouth
James Brown
W. A. Brown
Wyoming
Nicholas Klausens
Inka
Charles Swaly
Roy Spangler
Moore
Peru
Migs V.jera Moore
Meg Adam Hild
Philip Hild
Murray
Union
Woodman Hall
Ray Davis
Anderson Davis
Helen Todd
Pauline Oldham
Lewiston
Henrietta Creamer
Lloyd Lewis
James Hill
South Omaha
Phil Lambert
Ed Tutt
Motorcycle Accidents Reported Near Murray and Avoca
Three motorcycle crashes occurred last Sunday in the vicinity. Leslie Wunderlich suffered a severe wrist wound near Stur ray, Harold Todd sustained a minor knee injury west of Murray, and a Doty rider from Avoca collided with Charles Reed’s car in Murray, leaving minor vehicle damage and the rider briefly stunned.
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Leslie Wunderlich
Sturray
Murray
Harold Todd
Harold
Doty
Avoca
Charles Reed
Warning to Motorcyclists in Nebraska Highways
Resident warning notes rising concern over motorcycle racing in the community over recent weeks. Citizens fear injuries to riders and other travelers, urging riders to enjoy fun without endangering others and reminding that Nebraska law bans using highways for races.
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Nebraska
Little Boy’s Fingers Mash In Cider Press Accident
Lyle Lawton, son of Mrs Ona Lawton, injured two fingers in a cider press on Tuesday. The index finger was reattached and stitched to the hand, with doctors hopeful it will regrow and function fully. The middle finger was too crushed to save. The boy endured significant pain but is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle
Ona Lawton
Visit With Weeping Water Friends Mentioned
Mrs. Albert Lillie and daughter Jeona and son Roy were visiting with Weeping Water friends a few days last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Smith
Mary Wiley
Corad, Neb
Albert Lillie
Jeona
Roy
Hayloft accident injures Arnold Lillie with pitched blow
Arnold Lillie was struck by a pitched ball on Monday evening while loading hay and sustained a painful wound.
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Arnold Lillie
Stationery Line Promises Finest In Town
The Journal advertises its premier selection of stationery, claiming to please all customers with its quality and range of goods.
Road That Needs Lokine After
A serious auto accident occurred last Thursday at the McDonald bridge east of Murray. James Gruber lost control while passing, the car slid into the bank and was halted by Dr. Gilmore and Peter Jorgensen who were assisting. this is the fourth vehicle to drop from that bank this spring and the location is unsafe without repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Gruber
McDonald Bridge
Murray
Dr. Gilmore
Peter Jorgensen
Gruber
Sig Day in Murray Draws Large Attendance
A basket dinner on the Christian church lawn last Sunday in Murray was highly successful with about 500 attendees at the three sermons by Rev. Rebb, Rev. Peirce, and Rev. Robb. Approximately 200 people joined for the dinner hour and many stayed all day, enjoying the event.
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Roy Spangler
Errett Wilkinson
Bethany
Christian Church
Ben Noll
Kearney
Neb
Noll
Murray
The
Rebb
Peirce
Robb
A Most Charitable Act In Murray Area
A subscription paper was started by A J Engel hemeier Fritz Lutz Charles Herren and C A Cathey to aid Herman Richter whose wife died in hospital as three sons were born. Funds were collected in the eastern county mainly around Murray and deposited in Murray bank. Cashier Boedeker presented Richter with a $340 draft as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Engelhemeier
Fritz Lutz
Charles Herren
C. A. Cathey
Herman Richter
Murray
Murray Bank
Boedeker
Local Journal Receives Support For Bereavement Fund
Friends and M W A camp at Murrapave contribute to share in the expense of a recent bereavement. Mr Richter expresses sincere thanks and asks the Journal to extend appreciation to all for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrapave
Richter
Tom
Stewart's Phonographs at Dawson's in Plattsmouth
A local retailer advertises Stewart's phonographs for five dollars at Dawson's store in Plattsmouth Nebraska, inviting shoppers to visit the shop for the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Dawson's
Plattsmouth
Neb
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Murray Department
EpItTor
Murray State Bank
Catherine
Jacob Hild
Pearl Dugay
Frances
Margaret Moore
Jacob Tirtsch
Minfox
Mark White
Dempster White
Surprise
Henry Beeck
D. A. Young
William Shera
Oldham
Hampton
Anselmo
St. Catherine’s Hospital
Omaha
Sam Odell
Minford & Creamer
Frank Vallery
Albert Wheeler
F. M. Massie
Grover Hoback
Jake Tritsch
Eight Mile Grove
Tom Cromwell
Perkins County
J. A. Scotton
Alfred Nickels
Andy Campbell
Brr
P. E. Tritsch
Faily
G. H. Gilmore
Opha Baker
Portsmouth
Puls & Gansemer
Murray Hardware and Inplement Co
Hiatt & Tutt
Dee Garrison
Jessie Parrons
L. D. Hiatt
Iof
Hiatt
Etta Nickels
Clara Young
William Parr
Roy Ktine
Library Association
Puls& Gansemer
Idaho
Mary L. Wiley
William Wiley, Jr
Payette
Ontario
Ore
Hiatt @ Tutt
Lokine
McCormick
John
Miraray
Hardware Aro Implement Co
Muay, Nebraska
the Journal
W. A. Robertson
Riley Hotel
Coates’ Block
Panama
Velie
Puls
Murray,neb
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