Local residents and visitors roam Nebraska towns last week
Attendees include Attorney CC. L. Geaves traveling by auto to Weeping Water last Thursday. Vera Upton enjoyed a boat ride in Nebraska City on Sunday. Edward A. Dowler called to Yeeping Water for business Monday afternoon. A W Proper and wife from Tecumseh visited Union by auto last Monday. James W. Lace of Omaha checked farms southeast of Union last Thursday. Mrs Eugene Rodir visited her parents in the state for a few days. Melvin Todd discussed business in Dunbar Saturday night. Charles Green and wife visited Murrey last Sunday by car. Clyde Jackson J C Brittain and Byron Golding of Plattsmouth looked into Union business Monday. G McCartney painted the office building. Frank Hauer and sister Anna traveled to Shenandoah to see the town’s growing fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. L. Geaves
Vera Upton
Nebraska City
Edward A. Dowler
A. W. Proper
Tecumseh
Union
James W. Lace
Onmhan
Fisforth Vinton
Eugene Rodir
Melvin Todd
Dunbar
Charles Green
Murrey
Clyde Jackson
J. C. Brittain
Byron Golding
Plattsmouth
G. McCartney
Frank Hauer
Anna
Shenandoah
Union News Highlights Local Visits and Community Plans
L R Upton and wife visited Omaha on Thursday to handle business, while Norma Robb and daughter Mary Donnelly Robb plan to return from California. Scouts attend Nebr city camp, and local families visit relatives in Murray and Lincoln. The Baptist church children’s day program drew many, and water works debate divides Union residents as they weigh municipal versus private supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. R. Upton
Omaha
Big City
Norma Robb
Mary Donnelly Robb
California
P. F. Rhin
Murray
Phillip
Nebraska City
Verpard
Ruth
R. E. Morris
S. F. Morris
R. Dpd
Stine
Rube
Baptist Church
Bible School
Foster Buck
Pocatello Idaho
Mamie
Henry O'Donnell
Union
Duck
John Banning
Alvo
Harry Royal
C. L. Graves
Lincoln
Graves
Kamp Kill Kure
Louis Berbee
Missouri
St. Louis
Aeromlone
Sciota
Will Consider Water Service Meeting Friday
A mass convention of citizens will discuss installing a water system near Union. The meeting invites input from residents on whether water service should be provided and promises to shed light on the question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens In Mass Convention
Union
New Business Firm Opens in Murray by Oscar Natler
Oscar Natler, longtime Murray resident, has purchased Mrs. Mattie Pickering’s business and assumes operations. He invites local residents to stop in and see how he conducts the enterprise, promising good treatment and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Pickering
Oscar Natler
Murray
Union
Mattie Pickering
Oscar
Reunion committee selects officers for 1927 gathering
Ray Frans is empowered to choose a secretary and Clifford B. Smith was named treasurer. C L Graves agreed to be secretary and is coordinating plans for the 1927 reunion, touted as the best yet. The picnic will be held August 12 and 13 at the grounds west of Union with more details and speaker announcements to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Frans
Clifford B. Smith
Frans
C. L. Graves
Graves
Union
Mary Jane Dysart obituary notes 1843 Nebraska settler
Mary Jane Dysart born August 17 1843 at Marysville Missouri came to Nebraska with her parents as a child settling near Nebraska City. She married James Dysart September 1860 and had eleven children. A devout Baptist, she aided neighbors, aided church work, and lived on the Union area homestead until 1926 then with relatives in Plattsmouth and Bolivar Louisiana before returning to Nebraska where she died last week. Funeral held at Union Baptist Church with Rev W A Taylor.
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Mary Jane Dysart
Mary Jane Hoback
Marysville
Nebraska
Nebraska City
Union
Cass County
James Dysart
Hoback
Lizzie Wolfe
Avoca
Nebr
Ellen Kruger
Spokane
Wash
Louise Bay
Wellington
Kansas
Ida Cline
Plattsmouth
James A. Dysart
Bolliver
Jesse R. Dysart
Charles H. Dysart
Murray
Thomas A. Dysart
Ashland
California
Thomas Dysart
Baptist Church of Union
W. A. Taylor
West Union Cemetery
Calf Strayed Near Nehawka Nebraska
Yearling male calf strayed from Massie property in Nehawka Nebraska finder should notify F M Massie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Massie
Nehawka
Union Secures Dentist Dr. A. D. Caldwell
The Union community welcomes Dr. A. D. Caldwell a top Nebraska dentist formerly of Plattsmouth. He rents the old north Main street office near Tony Sudbuths and has refurbished it for practice. Caldwell also is an accomplished violinist and former U S Army dental corps officer in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Nebraska
A. D. Caldwell
Plattsmouth
Farmer Henry Wescott Found Injured With Suspect in Custody
Henry Wescott a 50 year old farmer four miles north of Logan Iowa was found with a crushed skull in a field. Steve Mikuka the 18 year old farm hand was taken into custody by Sheriff C F Cross pending investigation. Wescott was taken to Lord Lister hospital in Omaha and Mikuka claims he found the injured man and had nothing to do with the injury.
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Eldora Reform School
Wescott
Mikuka
Will Wescott
Eldora
Former Senator Rescues Granddaughter in Potomac Tragedy
Washington June 27 The incident near Mount Vernon involves former Minnesota senator Moses E. Clapp age 78 and eight year old Edna Marie Armitage who perish after Virginia Clapp falls into a Potomac sink hole. Senator Clapp saves Virginia but Edna cannot be rescued and dies despite hospital efforts.
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Washington
Potomac River
Moses E. Clapp
Minnesota
Mount Vernon
Virginia Clapp
Edna Marie Armitage
Senator Clapp
Virginia
Edna
Altho
Alexandria
George W. Armitage
RCA Prevails Over De Forest in Vacuum Tube Suit
The United States circuit court of appeals upheld RCA against De Forest Radio Telephone and Telegraph in a second ruling over alleged patent infringement in selling vacuum tubes. De Forest sought damages claiming RCA violated a patent by Dr. Lee De Forest, with Westinghouse Lamp as the manufacturer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Radio Corporation of America
de Forest Radio Telephone and Telegraph Company
de Forest Company
Radio Corporation
Lee de Forest
Westinghouse Lamp Company
Hugh M. Morris
United States District Court of Delaware
Alvo Team Wins Close Sunday Ball Game
Alvo defeated Weeping Water 2 to 1 in a tight Sunday matchup. The Alvo club invites fans to attend next Sunday’s home game against East Lincoln Bear Cats, aiming to reduce debt and fund new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Alvo
East Lincoln Bear Cats
Fourth of July Crackers Line at Bates Book and Stationery
The Bates Book and Stationery Store announces a complete Fourth of July line including crackers torpedos spit devils and grass-hoppers. Buy early while supplies last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates Book and Stationery
Old Settlers Association Elects Officers for New Year
The Old Settlers' Association met last week and selected officers for the coming year after addressing unfinished business. They elected a president, Mr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Settlers’ Association
Vermont Governor Sends Birthday Greeting to Coolidge
Rutland Vermont June 27 Governor John E Weeks mailed a large 3 by 4 foot birthday greeting card to President Coolidge from Plymouth the president's birthplace. The card features a country map with lighted candles marking each state and names of the governors inscribed on the candles. The postage for the mailer totaled 5.70 dollars and the wrapper bears the notice From John E Weeks governor of Vermont To be opened July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutland
John E. Weeks
Vermont
Coolidge
United States
Weeks
Frmo
Plymouth
Ad Inquiries Spur Quick Insertion In Journal
Readers are urged to place classified ads in the Journal for fast publication. The notice highlights quick turnaround and broad reach for listings, announcements, and notices.
Vacation Bible School Closes Its Active Work
The First Methodist church in this city closed its Vacation Bible School after several weeks of operation. The enrollment reached 123 with an average attendance of 100 and 54 students earned perfect attendance certificates. Mrs H E Sorter led as superintendent with Miss Helen Wescott guiding the primary division and Mrs Roy Perkins directing older students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuesday
First Methodist
H. E. Sorter
Kansas City
Helen Wescott
Fred Kissling
Frances Christ
Marjorie Arn
Gladys Bushnell
Jean Hayes
Roy Perkins
Frank Barkus
Florence Nelson
Germaine Ma
What Will Ford Do What Will Ford Do
The automobile world buzzes over Ford’s next model with rumors of a four cylinder standard gear shift car in five body styles. Enthusiasts expect features like self starter five wire wheels and four wheel mechanical brakes. Officials say specifications are pending but promise speed style and better traffic control. One model may arrive within 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
G. K. Petring
Plattsmouth Motor Co
Fourth of July Fireworks Ad Promises Full Ammunition
An advertisement proclaims a complete line of fireworks and firecrackers for the Glorious Fourth, noting youngsters need proper ammunition to celebrate. It touts a comprehensive assortment available to shoppers.
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Union Department
The
Bank of Union
Union, Nebraska
W. B. Banning
Pennsylvania
Rint & Greene
Union, Neb
Union and
Oscar Nailor
Atteberry Garage
Chevrolet
Link
Stine’s Grocery Union
Garioad
Purina
W. T. Nolte
Mynard
Vacation Bible School
M. E. Church
Ann Margaret McCarthy
Donald Bushnell
Edward Roman
Auto World
Bates Book and Stationary Store
5Th and Main Street
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