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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1931

Page

2

Residents and Visitors Across Murdock Area Last Week

Lawrence Race visited Omaha for car supplies while Fred H. Gertler county commissioner attended county business in Murdoch. George Miller and children stayed a week with Guy Miller in Elmwood, and Roy Clifton led construction crews in Murdoch Wednesday. Master Eugene Ruit spent days with relatives, Gillespie and Ward toured Lincoln, and Mrs. Ward shopped in Ashland. A. A. Rikli hosted visit from Courtney Opeltz and wife of Oklahoma. Deickman bought a car in Plattsmouth. J. A. Bauer and wife visited Louisville and fishing with Claude Twiss. Lawrence Race and Nels Petersen traveled to Omaha and Council Bluffs. Nels visited Crescent City. Lyman Marvin and Lacey McDonald tutored fish catching near Meadow. Rev. Hayden faced a car accident returning from South Omaha district conference. Rev. Bandy’s family vacated Grant for Beatrice, with A J Tool handling store business. the group fished the Platte near Murdoch.

Lawrence Race Omah Fred H. Gertler Murdock George Miller Guy Miller Elmwoods Roy C. Clifton Eugene Ruit O. E. McDonald Mes James W Gillespie A. H. Ward Lincoln Ashland A. A. Rikli Courtney Opeltz Binger, Oklatoma Fred Deickman, Sr Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Motor Company Otto Wohlfarth J. A. Bauer Louisville Claude Twiss Nels Petersen Omaha Council Bluffs Nels Cresent City Iowa Lyman C. Marvin Greenwood Lacey McDonald John Gakemeter Meadow Lacey Hayden West Side Methodist Church Beatrice South Omaha Lincely Rev. J. V. Bandy A. J. Tool Grant J. X. Bandy and Son Paul Nebraska Douglass Tool Platte River Charles Godbey Rehmeier Alvo Frank L. Edwards Fly Peru Hazel Osborne Corn Lye Miller A. B. Stromer el L. Nelson Eugene Barkhurst Fred FE Lorder Carl Rosenow Minatare Verle Rosenow George Bruun South Bend Wm. Yeager Anna Hafey Catherine Nebraska City Stuart Egenberger John Banning Rock Island Charles Sherman Salina Kansas L. M. Scott George Shape Newton Kansas Scott Gertrude Sherman Arthur Dinges Automobile Hospital Carl Ganz John Skinner Fullerton Mr. Skinner J. C

Will Enter Navy As Soon As Called

Jack Craig son of Eddie Craig passed his final examination with high marks for admission to the United States navy and expects to be called within a few weeks.

Jack Craig Eddie Craig United States Navy

Will Reside in Country

The Rev. H. A. Norenbere and wife moved last Wednesday from Murdock to the house which Wm. Heiter has recently had builded, some three miles west of town and which.

H. A. Norenbere Murdock Wm. Heiter

Residence Plan Near Church for Minister

The proposed new house would be at a similar distance from the church where he ministers as the current residence. It would provide a better place to live after being forced to reside upstairs, with Rudolph Keene handling the moving arrangements.

Rudolph Keene

Fire destroys wash house at Henry Bornemeier home

A defective flue caused a blaze at the Henry Bornemeier residence washing house and its gas engine to burn completely. Neighbors and Murdock fire department battled the fire but saved a nearby row of small buildings with a favorable wind. a new power washer and clothing were lost.

Henry Bornemeier Murdock

Miss Katherine Neitzel Improving After Appendectomy

Miss Katherine Neitzel of Lord Lister hospital is recovering well after appendicitis surgery and may be discharged soon. Grandparents Mr and Mrs L Neitzel visited in Omaha and also saw Mrs MacDiarmid who is improving. On return they stopped in Havelock to see J Hitchcock bank president who has recovered enough to work again.

Katherine Neitzel Lord Iister Hospital L. Neitzel Omaha MacDiarmid Havelock J. Hitchcock

Band Concert Series Returns Saturday Nights

The article notes the band concert series began last Saturday and will be held each Saturday night. A large audience attended the initial event and readers are encouraged to remember and enjoy the recurring concerts.

Stricklers Buy Property for Cream Station and Home

Co. R. Strickler and his wife owners of the cream and produce station east of Murdock bank have purchased the property from G. R. Merriam of Shenandoah Iowa. The new ownership will improve the business site and provide a fine home.

Co. R. Strickler Bank of Murdock G. R. Merriam Shenandoah Iowa

Full O Pep Club Meeting Notes from June 2

The Full O Pep club met at the schoolhouse on June 2 at 2 34. Nine members attended, two were absent. Caro line Hornbeck joined as a new member. Hostesses Jean Bornemeier and Lucille Backemeyer served lemonade and wafers. Next meeting set for July 2 at Jean Bornemeier’s home at 2 30 p m.

Caroline Hornbeck Jean Bornemeier Lucille Backemeyer

Parables of Jesus by L Neitzel on the Laborers in the Vineyard

The essay discusses the parable from Matthew 20 1 16 showing that rewards in Gods kingdom are not strictly tied to duration of service. It highlights Stephen Paul Barnabas James and the apostles, warns against jealousy, and notes the promise of eternal reward for faithful labor. It also explains stages of life for service beginning in infancy youth or old age.

Jesus L. Neitzel Peter St. Steven St. Paul Barnabas James God

Thanks to Murdock Fire Department for saving neighboring houses

Henry Bornmeier and family express thanks for the assistance of friends and neighbors after their house burned. They specifically commend the Murdock fire department and local neighbors for saving the other buildings and acknowledge excellent work.

Murdock Fire Department Henry Bornmeier

Tool resigns from Bank Guarantee Commission for banking post

Kenneth Tool resigns after years with the Bank Guarantee Commission and a Malmo assignment to join the First National Bank of Wahoo. He completed work last Saturday, visited Murdock, and will start his new role July 1st, bringing strong qualifications to Wakoo’s bank.

Kenneth Tool Bank Guarantee Commission Malmo Commission First National Bank of

Call No and Rush Copy for Job Printing

A notice requests immediate action on providing a call number and rush copy for job printing services. It emphasizes speed and accurate fulfillment for the printing project.

Local Visitors from Pacific Junction and Beyond

Local notes report Mrs Otton Sochor and two children visiting in town from Hollywood California Mrs Robert J McNealy of Papillon and W H Moore Pacific Junction postmaster with family among Iowa visitors in the city Wednesday. J A Bottemley of Pacific Junction fireman at the Q roundhouse called on friends and checked business matters.

Otto Sochor Hollywood California Sochor Robert J. McNealy Papillon Court House W. H. Moore Pacific Junction Iowa W. L. Poles Near Pacific Junction T. F. Wiles Omaha Mary Rishel Helen Barkus Glenwood Margaret Reizer Otto Marek Billy Detroit Michigan Trin McCook J. A. Bottemley Mr. Bottemley Q” Roundhouse

Union resident renews Journal subscription

Friday's Daily- W. H. Mark of Union renewed his Journal subscription in the city. Mrs. G. H. Gilmore and son John of Murray visited for business and social calls. Mrs. Frank Ptacek and children from Sedalia are visiting Gradville relatives. The Mullen family and Mrs. Mullen returned from a Denver auto trip. Mr. Krug remained in Benkleman to visit relatives.

W. H. Mark Union Journal G. H. Gilmore John Murray Frank Ptacek Sedalia Missouri

Local residents travel and visit in Omaha and beyond

County Attorney W. G. Kieck visits Omaha on short business. A group including A. H. Duxbury Carl Schneider W. D. McCrary and E. G. Shellenbarger attend the Des Moines Omaha night game. Phillip Fornoff renews his semi weekly Journal. Mrs S S Devis travels to Dayton Ohio to visit relatives. Mrs Laura Johnson of Mynard visits Murray and relatives. Mr and Mrs Raymond Keller and daughters of Minneapolis return home after a week with relatives. Miss Helen Vallery leaves for a multi state vacation then returns to Louisville in August. Harlan Gorder, recent Des Moines College of Pharmacy graduate, moves to North Platte Neb to practice.

W. G. Kieck Omaha A. H. Duxbury Carl Schneider W. D. McCrary E. G. Shellenbarger Phillip Fornoff Cedar Creek Journal S. S. Devis Dayton Ohio Lee Corbin Laura Johnson Mynard Murray Alice Creamer Billie Raymond Keller Annie Britt F. E. Woodward Minneapolis Helen Vallery California Oregon Washington Plattsmouth

Bids Sought for School Transport and Janitorial Work

The School District No. C7 of Murdock Nebraska invites sealed bids for janitor duties and transportation of students for 1931 32. Separate bids required per route with NW 11 miles SW 13 1 2 miles NE 9 miles. Information available from August Ruge secretary bids due by July 6 1931 6 pm. District may reject any bid.

Murdock Nebraska Cass County August Ruge School Dist

Greenwood Notes Include Vacations And Local Visits

Greenwood residents report mail carrier L a Greenwood and Otto Rennanz on annual absences with replacements. Alonzo Clymer visits from Lincoln, while Lyman Marvin and family host friends from Cambridge. Two locals, Emma Hanson and Bert Apphun, wed, and Mrs. Fred Goodfellow returns from the west with daughter Helen to Greenwood for the summer.

Alonzo Clymer Lincoln Greenwood Rex Peters Ashland Gazette Mesdames &. A. Landon Ella Marshall Ashland Catherine Coleman Phillip Reese West Otto Rennanz L. McDonald W. H. McFadden Lyman C. Marvin S. C. Parks Altho University Place C. W. Ericksen Albert Ericksen Idaho Falls George Fred Goodfellow Helen Mr. Goodfellow New Jersey Mt. Clair

Wife seeks help after car fails near Oreapolis

Mrs Ed Bauer travels to Oreapolis to bring home her husband working on a weed burner for Burlington. Her car stalls near the county seat and after knocking at a farmhouse door without response she walks toward town. A passing motorist finally offers a ride and she uses a telephone to reach her husband who has Ralph Lapham come for them.

Oreapolis Ed Bauer Burlington Ralph Lapham

Large Gravel Truck Flips Near Elmwood

A large truck driven by Guy Miller overturned about three miles north of Elmwood on a Saturday while hauling five tons from South Bend gravel pits. No injuries or major damage occurred to the truck, though the gravel spilled and the load was smashed. The Union Lumber Company Cadillac truck helped lift and move the overturned vehicle back onto the road and into town.

Guy Miller Elmwood South Bend Jess Bockemeyer Union Lumber Company Guy Echo

Egenberger Auto Insurance Ad Cites Coverage

F G Egenberger offers automobile liability property damage fire and theft coverage. Phone 185 J. Offices at 7th and Vine Streets.

F. G. Egenberger 7Th and Vine St

Notice of Administration in Cass County Nebraska

In the County Court of Cass county Nebraska a petition for administration of the estate of John Gomerdinger deceased has been filed claiming no will exists. A hearing is set for July 24 1931 at ten o clock A M with contest required to prevent grant of administration to Stella M Gomerdinger or another suitable person.

Cass County Nebraska John Gomerdinger Stella M. Gomerdinger

Wound Doing Nicely Now After Cow Attack

Mrs. Wayne Landan is reported healing well from a badly torn arm after an infuriated cow attack. The wound is described as improving and healing finely.

Wayne Landan

Still Sore After Collision Wreck Damages Card

Ray Friedrich remains very sore with three broken ribs from a collision that wrecked his car a couple of weeks ago. Mrs. Friedrich is in Bryan Memorial hospital for treatment unrelated to the wreck.

Ray Friedrich Friedrich Bryan Memorial Hospital Mrs Friedrich

Mrs McFadden Hosts Ladies Card Club Afternoon

Mrs. W. H. McFadden who is visiting here entertained the Ladies Card Club last Thursday at the home of her friend Mrs. Dewey Headley. Attendees enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon.

W. H. McFadden Ladies Card Club Dewey Headley

Miss Doris Anderson Spends Summer in Chicago

Miss Doris Anderson daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Anderson spends the summer in Chicago to enjoy Lake Michigan breezes and will return to enter Greenwood schools in the fall. She makes her home with Mr and Mrs Ross Under wood during her stay.

Chicago Doris Anderson Fred Anderson Lake Michigan Greenwood Ross Underwood

Entertained Kings Daughters at Mrs Cope Home

A group gathered at Mrs Everett Cope’s home Friday to conduct routine business and share social time. Despite very warm weather they enjoyed cooling drinks ice cream and cake provided by the hostess.

Kings Daughters Everett Cope

Sheriffs Sale in Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth

State of Nebraska Cass County sheriff sale ordered by the district court to satisfy a judgment. On August 1, 1931 at 10 a m the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse will auction Lot 3 in Block 50 City of Plattsmouth to highest bidder for cash. Cornelius Mahoney et al are the defendants. Bert Reed sheriff and Rex Young deputy listed.

C. E. Ledeway Cass County Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth Cornelius Mahoney Daniel G. Golding

Public Auction Notices for Real Estate Sale in Plattsmouth

The court will auction on August 1 1931 at 10:00 a m at the city courthouse Plattsmouth Cass county Nebraska the north 140 feet of Lot 11 in the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter Section 19 Township 12 Range 14 East of the 6th P M to satisfy a judgment in favor of C E Sedgway clerk of the ed against Sarah Catherine Higley et al property listed and sold to highest bidder for cash

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Sarah Catherine Higley Daniel G. Golding

Alvo Social Roundup Includes Visits and Local Work

Alvo residents and visitors are noted with Charles Godbey delivering coins to the Rehmeier elevator. painters completed their long project and left last week. Local events include trips to Lincoln and Peru, roof work on Bryan Memorial hospital, and social calls among families such as the Rosenows, Hafeys, and Smiths during the past week.

Bus Drivers Secured by Consoli dated District Board

The Consoli dated district of schools for Alvo and vicinity selected five bus drivers Roy Bennett Elmer Bennett Joe Vickers Sam Jordan and George Sheesley after reducing routes from six to five. The board achieved a saving of thirteen hundred ninety four dollars versus last year and expects equal service.

Board of Education Consolidated District of Schools Alvo and Vicinity Roy Bennett Elmer Bennett Joe Vickers Sam Jordan George Sheesley

Return of Ruth Appleman from the East

Mrs. Ruth Appleman, buyer for Gold and Co. of Lincoln, returned from ten days in the east where she gathered purchases for ladies ready-to-wear. She visited her parents Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Bailey before resuming work at the department store.

Ruth Appleman East of Gold and Co Linecoln Henry A. Bailey

W F M S Elects Officers At July Meeting

The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society held its July gathering at Mrs. C O Troy's home with good attendance. Devotions and hymns preceded officer elections for the coming year, naming Mrs. Harry White as President and several others in key posts. A Blah Meeting is planned at Mrs C Wescott's home with an engaging program.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society C. O. Troy Mapes Hayes Elizabeth Spangler Harry White Emma de Hart R. B. Hayes Mararet Mapes Easurer Harry Lightbody C. Wescott

Manley News Notes From Local Residents

Community items recount visits and travels among Manley residents including Frank Harrie and his wife guests at a relative’s home, George Rau returning from Uline, Miss Anne Rauth visiting with her father J C Rauth, and Herman Harms hosting relatives from Lincoln and Los Angeles. Herman Dall returns home after hospital treatment in Council Bluffs and Anna Earhardt's Omaha move with church confirmation events noted.

Antone Auserwild Plac Frank Harrie Ely Mere Trove Do. Rhoden George Rau Uline Manley Anne Rauth Creighton University Herman Dall Council Bluffs Pest Anna Earhardt Omaha Catherine Earhardt

Local team Triumphs 5-2 Over Louisville at Manley Park

Sunday game at Manley ball park saw the home team defeat Louisville 5 to 2 in a lively contest. Key players and plays highlighted the win for the local squad.

Manley Ball Park Louisville

For Sale Deleonted plant one year old in good shape

For sale a thirty seven volt Deleonted plant one year old in good shape. Contact Joe Rauth Platt mouth 129-2tw for details.

Joe Rauth Platt

Unusual accident injures Mrs Fosberg eye

On a Monday evening on the RE G Pautseh farm southwest of town Mrs Fosberg was struck in the eye by a tin fragment from a passing boy. The injury caused pain but a later examination found no serious damage and she was treated by Mh E H Worthman. The boy is deemed innocent in the incident.

Charles Fosberg RE. G. Pautseh

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Navy Phillips U. S Charles Hi. Phillips’ Chemical Company Charles H. Phillips L. V. Schafer Wm. Meyers Sheriff’s Sale State of Cass Bert Reed Rex Young Sheriff's Sale Bert -Reed Oupty Ree Young Alvo News J.M. Leyda Fe Ae Va Hed Bayer Aviant
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