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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1930
Page
6
The Ford car delivers strong acceleration speed and power, yet maintains reliability and economy. Its value lies in careful construction and precise manufacturing with a focus on efficient compression chamber design that aids gas flow and fuel mixing for improved engine performance.
A compact notice listing De Luxe models including phaeton convertible cabriolet and sedan. Includes brief placeholder details typical of an auto catalog entry with vehicle variants and styling notes.
A wireless message published in La Prensa reports Balivan troops killed 30 and wounded 100 rebels in an engagement about 500 miles from La Paz, near Antofagasta, Peru on a Wednesday.
A Journal visit highlights Louisville’s post flood rebuilding. The city, once nearly wiped out in 1923, now shows well kept streets homes and business districts. The Ash Grove Cement plant nearby boosts industry and civic life while plans for a new Platte river bridge promise further growth.
Local readers are urged to visit Bates Book Store for a big safe and sane Fourth of July display. The note emphasizes impressive displays over low prices for children and families observing Independence Day.
Mr and Mrs J C Rhoades Pacific Junction marked their golden anniversary at home with their daughter Mrs Fred Kern in Omaha. Attending were Mr and Mrs Nathaniel King Council Bluffs aged 90 and 82 respectively, celebrating their daughter’s marriage in California. The event drew 26 grandchildren and 38 great grandchildren across the two families and included Kern children Pauline, James and Clara May.
The Martin Graves Legion post at Bellevue will host a large banquet next Tuesday night July 1 in honor of Commander R. A. Kirkpatrick of Omaha who has been elected to head the National Americanism Congress. Tickets are $1 per plate. nearly three hundred diners can be seated with transportation arranged for those without cars.
Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Kahler add a 2732 pound red granite boulder to their yard near the northwest corner of the house as a gift to Mrs. Kahler or Mr. and Mrs. Tom Tennant two miles east of Louisville on the Plattsmouth road. The display includes two clay-molded toad stools and a stoneware frog atop the boulder, fitting their landscaped garden hobby and praised by the Louisville Courier.
The Journal invites readers to report telephoned news items to number six for quick inclusion.
George Henry Dooley born November 6, 1910, died June 21, 1930 at age 19 years, 6 months and 15 days. He lived in Plattsmouth since 1918 with his parents Henry and Ella, spent three years in Pacific Junction, Iowa, and left behind his father, mother, an elderly grandmother, brothers Carl and Clifford, and Clair at home, with extended aunts and cousins.
The Dooleys and relatives express gratitude for kindness, flowers, prayers, and comfort offered after the death and burial of Henry Dooley. They thank those who visited, spoke kind words, gave music, and assisted during their sorrow. May God bless each helper.
A note of gratitude from Mr. and Mrs. M. B riggs thanks friends for kindnesses during Mrs Briggs illness. They acknowledge cards letters flowers visits and spoken about sympathy and friendship, wishing health and enduring friendship in return.
Omaha residents rush to nearby towns for fireworks this year. Bates Book Store advertises a large display inviting early purchases to avoid disappointment.
South Bend residents hosted and visited relatives across nearby towns including Omaha Lincoln Plattsmouth and Ashland. A large Lutheran reunion filled the southwest church with morning and afternoon services followed by a congregation dinner.
The note urges buyers to visit Bates Book Store for a large fireworks selection a week before the Fourth. A separate item calls for clean rags at Journal.
Miss Marjorie Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Ellis Miller of Elmwood married Harry H Ahrens of Syracuse on June 19 1920 at Nebraska City The couple was accompanied by the groom’s sister and husband The bride a graduate of Elmwood Public School will reside on a farm near Syracuse Nebraska The Elmwood Leader-Ebe notes warm congratulations and best wishes for happiness and prosperity.
Mr and Mrs Joe McMaken and their son Joe head to Cheyenne Wyoming to visit Mr and Mrs Eran Nodie while Mr McMaken completes contracting work.
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