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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1930
Page
4
Union Area Notes and Local Happenings
Mr and Mrs W A Taylor visited Plattsmouth for business last Thursday. Miss Margaret Niday spent the weekend in Union with her parents J C Niday. Mrs E H Riggs of Brewster, sister of Mrs Jennie Frans and L F Fitch, visited Union for a week. Dan Lynn moved to Kamp Kill Kare for fishing with friends. Wm Marks visited Plattsmouth for business. The Rev W A Taylor officiated at the funeral of Fred Hollenberg in Murray last Tuesday. Mrs Kate Smith of Omaha visited Union briefly Sunday. A E Davis south of Union expanded his home with a new porch built by Joe Bauer. H M Griffin partitioned off space at the blacksmith shop for Mrs Griffin’s cream testing lab and stock feed. Griffin sold his trailer to Ray Brambler and plans another for W B Banning to haul the next apple crop. Joe Banning has been confined to bed recently but hopes to recover soon. Mr and Mrs C L Greene visited Florence Bartlett in Omaha at Clarkson Hospital, where she improved enough to sit up briefly. The city of Union added three more street cars to keep streets in good condition while costs stay low. A Buick coupe was found abandoned, its front axle sprained, with no owner known. Harry O Rice announced another Men-O-Ni show at Memorial Hall in Nebraska City this Thursday. D R Frans of Frans Lumber Yard is building a 12 by 20 foot troader house at the yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Taylor
Plattsmouth
Margaret Niday
Omaha
Union
J. C. Niday
E. H. Riggs
Brewster
Jennie Frans
L. F. Fitch
Dan Lynn
Kamp Kill Kare
Wm. Marks
Murray
Fred Hollenberg
Kate Smith
Mont Robb
Augusta
A. BE. Davis
Joe Bauer
H. M. Griffin
Ray Brambler
Mr. Griffin
W. B. Banning
Joe Banning
Joe
C. L. Greene
Florence Bartlett
Clarkson Hospital
Harry 0
Local farm move aids chick herding and care
The Dysart family relocates poultry to a farm near Union for better chick protection and future care. Henry Becker and wife, and A L Becker traveled to Nebraska City for dental work with Dr W Hytchenbaugh and others to have teeth extracted. Harry O. Rice of Sargeant & Rice visited Union, praising home stores and the Union Business Men's club while complimenting the Methodist church dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Dysart
A. L. Becker
Otoe County
Harry O. Rice
Sargeant & Rice
Nebraska City
Union
R. D. Stine
Union Business Men's Club
Methodist Church Society
Union Business Men’s Club
Home Economics Class Displays At Post Office and Local Store
Union High School Home Economics students exhibited their classwork at the post office and at Rihn and Greene store as part of the campaign for better homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union High School
Rihn and Greene
Hospital Visit For Health Of Mr Phil F Rihn
Phil F Rihn senior partner of Rihn and Greene traveled to Omaha and entered Immanuel hospital for observation and a clinic. He will remain a week or more seeking health improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil F. Rihn
Rihn and
Letz Grinder Installed in Stites Elevators Grinding Dept
The grinding department at Stites elevators has been renovated with a new electrically equipped Letz grinder. A fifteen horsepower motor powers the machine, enabling rapid conversion of grains into plain or mixed feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stites
Local Farm Supply Store Promotes Feed and Tankage Sales
Feed grinding and own formula options offered along with Tankage Fencing woven and barbed wire and steel posts available. Customers urged to visit for needs and savings.
Snappy Machine Praised For Quick Shoveling Work
A description touts a machine that moves quickly and efficiently, able to clear material with little effort. The text compares its speed to an ordinary man shoveling and invites readers to observe its performance firsthand.
Hotel Clark Dining Feeds Union Club Ladies Host Dinner
The Hotel Clark could not accommodate the Union Business Men's club for meals as regular guests kept capacity full. The ladies of the Methodist church stepped in to serve a fine dinner at the old library building, continuing a fine tradition of hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Union Business Men’s Club
Methodist Church
The
Nebraska Lighting Upgrades Poles for Utilities in City
The Nebraska Lighting company serving Union and nearby towns will install a new pole set and provide space for the telephone company. An extended arm near the top will carry electric service lines while the remaining pole space remains for telephone use. This aims to reduce pole clutter in streets and alleys by consolidating two sets into one system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Lighting Company
Union
Telephone Company
Electric Light Company
New City Board Organizes in Union
The Union city board held its first meeting with only new member Orville Hathaway joining the body. Clerk D. R. Frans is praised as a capable official as the board prepares to tackle proposals for the city’s betterment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Union
Orville Hathaway
D. R. Frans
Union City Ordinances Ban Pool Halls and Slot Machines
The Union city council previously passed two ordinances to improve the city: one prohibits pool halls within city limits and the other bans slot machines in the corporate area. The council will decide on enforcement and future actions, with decisions awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council of
Union
Mrs Atteberry Recovering After Appendicitis Operation
Mrs Charles Atteberry has been progressing after an appendicitis operation. She has shown marked improvement and plans to return home this Thursday, much to the relief of her friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atteberry
Charles Atteberry
Car Crank Mishap Hurts Jack Lindsay Arm
Jack Lindsay just returned from a short agriculture course when his car kicked while cranking it. The elbow suffered a broken bone and torn tendons, with severe pain since the accident last Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lindsay
Jack
Cass County Meet Set With Title Records in Sight
Weather permitting the second annual Cass County Track and Field meet sponsored by Plattsmouth high school will be held Friday at 2 20 at the baseball park. Coaches expect a strong meet with last year’s marks standing as records and possibly being broken. Key events include the 100 yard dash won by Tinker of Eagle in 11 4, 220 yard dash 25 5, 440 yard dash 58 8, mile 4 58, and relays with Platts claimed favorites in several events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Plattsmouth High School
Robert
Dash
Tinker
Eagle
Wiles
Platts
Spangler
Meisinger
Edwards
Alva
McCleary
Yeltick
Dew
Steele
Alvo
Herold
Funeral of A W White Pioneer Resident
The funeral services for A W White longtime resident were held Tuesday afternoon from the North Sixth Street home. Private rites were attended by relatives and close friends. Dr W A Cove of St Marys Episcopal Church conducted the Episcopal service. Interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery beside his wife and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. White
North Sixth Street
W. A. Cove
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Nebraska City
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. White
Shows Improvement For Joseph Powell At Home
From Wednesday's Daily, Joseph Powell a well known resident has been confined to his home for several days but is now somewhat better according to bedside reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Powell
Seed corn for sale from Iowa Silver Mine 1928 crop
Rehmeier & Co offers Iowa Silver Mine seed corn from the 1928 crop at 1.75 dollars per bushel. Located in Alvo Nebraska. Contact details a28-45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rehmeier & Co
Alvo
Nebraska
Weeping Water Residents Active in Local Affairs
Weeping Water locals report visits and business in nearby towns including Charles Gibson in Lincoln and Ross Dennis in Plattsmouth. Edgar Cole is elected seventh and eighth grade teacher and basketball coach at Greenwood. Henry Snell plans to move to Stirling after invoicing elevator property. Local commerce expands with a new clothing store and smith shop by N L Grubbs.
Odd Fellows Visit Nehawka From Weeping Water
I O O F members from Weeping Water, a lively group, visited Nehawka on Monday night April 28. The 28 attendees included two teams, the degree staff led by Elmer Michelsen and the drill team under E F Marshall, who praised Nehawka lodge hosts and the Daughters of Rebekah for catering and feeding the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehawka
Weeping Water
Elmer Michelsen
E. F. Marshall
Rebekah
Elmer Michelsn
Cyrus Livingston
Donald Printpot
Roy Haslam
Herbert Ambler
Perry Wright
Knude Jensen
C. J. Elgaard
C. H W. Gibson
Moges Johnson
C. W. Everett
Oscar Anderson
Rasmus Leuritzen
G. R. Binger
Lewis Ehylers
Soren Skamaria
Richard Wallick
Wilson Gilmore
A. J. Patterson
Stirling Wiles
Henry Snell
Rev. Geo. E. Morey
I. L. Markland
W. L. Hobson
Richmond Hobson
H. P. Smith
Have Fire Scout Troop in Weeping Water Ready for Growth
A Boy Scout troop of about fourteen members in Weeping Water is in good condition and expanding. Led by Scoutmaster Rev Ralph Kickham and assistant Scoutmaster S Ray Smith, the group receives counsel from J Meier Dr A O Sprecht O E Powers Rev Ralph Kickham and S Ray Smith as it continues to improve its work and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Pickham
S. Ray Smith
Aassistant
J. Meier
A. O. Sprecht
O. E. Powers
Ralph Kickham
Ray Smith
Kids the Blacksmith Shop
A fragment notes someone needing work badly broke the window of the blacksmith shop. The short item suggests property damage tied to a person seeking employment but provides minimal specifics.
Towle Party Enjoys Milwaukee Visit Before California Trip
A letter from W. Earl Towle to Spencer J. Marshall reports a pleasant Milwaukee visit with Mrs. Towle at the Dunn home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunn, formerly Miss Margaret Towle. The Towles plan remaining there for a time then travel to California before returning, the Colonel reportedly feeling well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
W. Earl Towle
Missionaries Guest at Avoca and Weeping Water Gatherings
The Congregational church hosted a Monday evening meeting with guests prominent missionary couple Mr. Warner and wife from New York City who fund their travels. The Avoca Congregation hosted by Weeping Water church also welcomed Rev Eyhlers of Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Mr. Warner
New York City
The
Avoca
Weeping Water Church
Eyhlers
First Church of
Wil Institute Clothing Store Opens in Weeping Water
Elmer Johnson plans a new clothing store in the Philpot building beside Dowler Brothers garage in Weeping Water. He formerly operated there and is preparing the room for a soon opening to serve the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Institute
Weeping Water
Elmer Johnson
Philpot
Dowler Brothers
Improvements at Weeping Water Home Begin
R. C. Fry updates his Weeping Water residence with pard floors and major improvements. E. A. Stock carpentry, aided by Fred Linville and George Brown, lead the work. They recently completed Fred Garrison’s house, transforming the old structure into an nearly new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Fry
E. A. Stock
Fred Linville
George Brown
Fred Garrison
Lawson Conrad Receives Perm for 3rd Offense
Lawson Conrad of Weeping Water was sentenced in district court to six to eighteen months for a third offense under the state prohibition law. He had pleaded not guilty at arraignment then changed to a guilty plea after being held pending May 2 hearing. He will be transported to Lincoln to begin serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Conrad
Conrad
Lincoln
Dinner honor on Haster Sunday for Mr. De Les Dernier
Mrs. N C De Les Dernier hosted a noon dinner near Union for her husband’s birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. R H DeLes Dernier, Arlo Pratt and family, Richard and Marion Elmwood, Syracuse visitors, Linnie De Les Dernier, Wayne and Rosa Havelock, Rev W A Fowler and wife, Arthur and Virginia Milford, Leslie Monk and Jimmy Lincoln, Eugenia DeLes Dernier, Ray and Rene Murray, John Doeschot Firth, Clarence Armstrong and Gerald DeLes Dernier Nebraska City, Pearl DeLes Dernier Lincoln, Ruth Marshall and Laurene Applegate Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. de Les Dernier
Union
R. H. DeLes Dernier
Arlo Pratt
Richard
Marion
Elmwood
Pratt
Syracuse
New York
Linnie de Les Dernier
Wayne
Rosa
Havelock
W. A. Fowler
Arthur
Virginia
Milford
Leslie Monk
Jimmy
Lincoln
Eugenia DeLes Dernier
Ray
Rene
Murray
John Doeschot
Firth
Clarence Armstrong
Gerald
Margaret DeLes Dernier
Nebraska City
Pearl DeLes Dernier
Ruth Marshall
Jimmie
Laurene Applegate
Shortage of Light Housekeeping Rooms Harms Paving Workers
The city faces a surge of workers and families seeking light housekeeping rooms as paving crews arrive. Hotels have space but private homes offer few suitable units, leaving many newcomers unable to find adequate lodging during the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lght
For Sale Dairy Cattle Trio and Bull Calves at Murray Neb
For sale at Murray Nebraska two young bulls and three young calves. A Thoroughbred registered Guernsey bull just over two years old plus an Ayrshire Thoroughbred two year old. Also two Guernsey bulls calves. Contact Likewise and Pollock at phone number ending in 103.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey
Pollock
Murray
Better Homes Programs in 6500 Communities
The interior secretary Dr Ray Lyman Wilbur announced Better Homes Week and urged home construction and improvements to aid employment. More than 6500 local committees across 6500 communities plan demonstrations and budget conscious home upgrades nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Better Homes
Seed corn for sale white or yellow at 3 per bushel
Seed corn available by phone at 4022. Listings note C C Barnard as contact with a28 2sw 2d date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C
Barnard
Mrs Melvin Farabee Holiday Visit With Hastings Relatives
Mrs Melvin Farabee and her daughter Margaret left this morning for Hastings to spend several days with family in the Hastings community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Farabee
Margaret
Hastings
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Department
R. D. Stine Union, Nebr
Choice
St. Charles
Reid
Chas. Atteberry
Union, Nebraska
Geo. A. Stites
Kirschbaum Creamery Company
Mrs. H. M. Griffin Union
Nebr
Charles H. Gibson
Spok
Ross Dennis
Edgar Cole
Floyd Cole
Greenwood
A. E. Stock
Eugene Roddy
J. B. Roddy
E. G. Shickley
Peter H. Miller
Pete
James Miller
Burlington
Lee Browne
Theodore Davis
Frank Hunt
Stirling
Dr. Stockhart
Otoe
Reliance
Legion Bldg
Tracy Brown
Columbia Recording Orchestra
Pittsburgh
Lake Okoboji
Washington, D. C
Ray Lyman Wilbur
United States
Wilbur
Better Homes In
America
Better Homes Committee
Child Health Association
State Farmers Insurance Co
M. G. Stava
Economy Cleaners
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