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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1930

Page

5

Service Motto Promises Satisfaction in Auto Workshop

Local shop advertises gas line oils greases accessories and supplies for any job size. Promises customer satisfaction with the slogan You Must be Satisfied conveying commitment to quality service.

Murray Garage and Local Happenings in Murray Nebraska

The column reports a mix of community notes from Murray Nebraska including health struggles with measles and diphtheria, residents visiting Omaha for business and leisure, and local improvements. It notes a spray gun in use at the Murray garage, church volunteers cleaning Rev. and Mrs. Stewart’s home, shop talk on crutches for Thomas Nelson, and various visits and family updates across the town.

Owen Keil Ciel Gansemer Omaha Big City Murray T. J. Brendel Presbyterian Church J. C. Stewart Thomas Nelson Nickles A. D. Rhoden Thelma Rhoden Immanuel Hospital Dan Hoarchar Charles M. Mead Plattsmouth Glendora Young L. H. Young C. H. Boedeker Parr Young W. G. Boedeker Hartington Balse Meisinger Frank Earl Mrasek Bell Frank Mrasek Earl Lancaster David Florence

Local notes from Murray and surrounding towns

News of residents reporting illness and health, visitors and business trips in Murray Nebraska area. Mentions Everett Spangler, Sheriff Bert Reed, J A Scotten, Alvador Nickles, W L Seybolt, Ernest and Raymond Hild, Glen Boedeker, O T Leyda, John Farris, Harry Albin, Harry Gobelman, Peter Gobelman and Carl Park with brief actions and travel around last Monday and early this week.

Everett Spangler Roy Gerking Murray Nebraska Bert Reed J. A. Scotten Alvador Nickles Alvador W. L. Sey John Farris Nehawka Harry Albin Harry Gobelman Peter V. Gobelman Weeping Water Carl Park

Visitors At Clarkson Hospital Greet Convalescing Florence Bartlett

In Omaha they visited Clarkson hospital and greeted Miss Florence Bartlett who is convalescing there and doing very nicely. The visitors noted her good improvement.

Omaha Clarkson Hospital Florence Bartlett Florence

Critical condition of Miss Thelma Rhoden at Immanuel Hospital

Miss Thelma Rhoden, long at Immanuel hospital in Omaha, underwent an appendicitis operation and is reported very critical in the first part of the week. Mrs. Georgia Creamer and Mrs. Alma Yardley were notified due to her condition.

Thelma Rhoden Immanuel Hospital Omaha Georgia Creamer Alma Yardley

Family visits and hospital update from Omaha

Mr and Mrs Leonie Hallas and the children traveled to Omaha Sunday to see Mr Hallas parents while Joseph Hallas recovers from a serious operation at St Elizabeth hospital He showed some improvement and returned with Dr G L Taylor to visit again Monday.

Leonie Hallas Omaha Hallas Joseph Hallas St. Elizabeth Hospital G. L. Taylor

Baptism of Jeck Richard Taylor at St. Catherine hospital

The son of Mr and Mrs G L Taylor was baptized at St Catherine hospital in Omaha last Sunday. Dr Taylor attended the ceremonies. Mrs Taylor and their son plan to return home on Thursday.

Jeck Richard Taylor G. L. Taylor St. Catherine Hospital Omaha Dr. Taylor

Boy’s Farmall Purchase Signals Modern Farm Practices

Rory Gerking buys a new Farmall tractor to modernize farming operations. The rotor sized machine is described as versatile for widespread farm use and aligned with keeping abreast with contemporary agricultural methods.

Rory Gerking the Times

Local Man George Campbell Returns Home Cured

George Campbell, who arrived two weeks ago then traveled to Savannah Missouri for a canter removal treatment, returned to Murray cured early last week. He visited the area through the week and left Monday for his home at Belgrade.

George Campbell Savanah Murray Belgrade

Mrs Berger Reopens Murray Hotel After Lease Ends

Mrs Berger, proprietor, resumes control of the Murray Hotel after the lease with Mrs James Gruber expires. The Grubers return to their Murray home as Mrs Berger intends to operate the hotel herself starting last Sunday.

California visit yields photos and movie exhibition

Everett Spangler and wife photographed scenes in California and arranged to screen them in a moving picture machine. Dr and Mrs J F Brendel and their son Richard and Mr and Mrs W L Sesbolt visited for dinner and stayed to enjoy the exhibition, joined later by Mr and Mrs T J Brendel for supper.

California Everett Spangler West J. F. Brendel Richard W. L. Sesbolt T. J. Brendel

County Achievement Clubs Hold Tea in Murray

County leaders of achievement clubs met last Thursday in Murray and were entertained at the Christian church by the Murray Achievement club. They enjoyed an afternoon tea and conducted the club’s business during the gathering.

Achievement Clubs Murray Christian Church Achievement Club of

Death Visits Murray Community for Frederick Hollenberg

Frederick Hollenberg died Saturday April 26 at his farm home west of Murray after a long illness. Born May 7 1870 in Greenview Thais he moved to Murray 25 years ago with siblings. Survived by one brother three sisters one nephew and three nieces. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM conducted by Rev W A Taylor. Interment Mt Pleasant Cemetery.

Frederick Hoallenbere Murray Mr. Hollenberg Greenview Thfais Hollenberg Orlock W. A. Taylor Union Mt. Pleasant

Ladies Aid Meeting at Christian Church

The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will meet Wednesday May Tth at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. George Park, Mrs. F. T. Wilson and Mrs. Verle Smith. All members please be present.

Ladies Aid Ladies Aid of the Christian Church George Park F. T. Wilson Verle Smith

Clean Up Your Town During National Week

Public notice urges Murray residents and business owners to clean around homes, businesses, and alleys during National Clean Up week. Committee members, including Chub, urge removing trash and debris to improve streets and foster town pride.

Murray

Worship Invitation From Pastor J C Stewart

The message invites readers to join a worship service led by Pastor J C Stewart at the church. It presents a cordial invitation to attend and participate in the church’s rites and gatherings.

Bryan Considers Democratic Run for Nebraska Governor

Charles W. Bryan announces present intention to seek the Nebraska Democratic gubernatorial nomination in the August 12 primaries. He challenges Republican challengers, noting tax hikes and the repeal of the bank guaranty fund law, contrasting his 24 million dollar budget with the current 44 million dollar budget.

Linesin Neb Charles W. Bryan Nebraska World-Herald

Girl Scout Convention Attendance Regret Letter Read

A letter from Mrs. Herbert Hoover regretfully missing the eleventh annual Girl Scouts of region No. 3 conference dinner. The message was read to about 300 scouts from Pennsylvania Delaware Maryland Virginia and the District of Columbia offering best wishes and greetings.

Philadelphia Girl Scouts of Region No. 3 Herbert Hoover

Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Services May 4

Sunday school at 9 20 a m English services at 10 30 a m Luther League at 7 30 p m Fred Koehler and Forest Engelkemeier listed. Ladies Aid meets May 7 at the church parlors with hostesses Mrs Louie Meisinger Mrs August Keil and Mrs Ed Meisinger.

Luther League Fred Koehler Forest Engelkemeier Ladies Aid Society Louie Meisinger August Keil Ed Meisinger

Card of thanks for cousin B A McElwain

I desire to express my thanks for the many kind acts extended to my cousin B A McElwain during his last illness and for all assistance at time of the funeral to friends at Greenwood and Plattsmouth for kind words flowers and to those who sang at the funeral F W Etheredge.

B. A. McElwain Greenwood Plattsmouth F. W. Etheredge

Mynard U B Church Sunday Schedule

Mynard United Brethren Church announces Sunday school at 10 a.m. and sermon at 11 a.m. All are invited to attend the services led by G. B. Weaver.

G. B. Weaver

Prompt Job Printing Service Listed

A brief notice advertises to phone your job printing order to No. 6 for prompt service.

Former Governor McMullen Backs Norris for Senate

Nebraska's former governor Adam McMullen voices support for Senator Norris, praising his agriculture stance and stand against private interests. He defends Norris against claims of partisanship and urges voters to consider Norris's independence and anti-spoils record.

Bryan Jennie Mather Callias Nebraska Adam McMullen Beatrice Hoover Norris McMullen Lincoln Senate

Michigan Democrats Call For Day Law Repeal At Jackson Meeting

A Detroit report outlines four platform planks on repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Michigan Democrats favor states rights, national referendum, and pledges from Democratic candidates to vote for repeal, with a May 24 preprimary convention in Jackson to consider the measures.

Detroit Michigan Jackson Kenry H. Heimann Niles State Central Committee Democratic Party Congress of United States United States Congress Congress

Fires Rage Across Wisconsin Forests Threaten Dwellings

More than 2560 men battled fires across about 20600 acres of Wisconsin forests. A heavy smoke hung over Chequamegon Key as crews fought to save threatened homes. Near Herbster 125 men worked thousands of acres. about 4000 acres burned. A light drizzle did not slow progress. Seven miles west of Washburn, 15000 acres of Moguah national forest burned as a hundred firefighters tried to control the blaze. three fires burned in Forest county near Wabeno and smaller fires kept crews busy in Chippewa and Rusk counties.

Milwaukee Wisconsin Chequamegon Key Herbster Wis Washburn New Moguah National Forest Forest County Wabeno Chippewa Rusk

Moore Will Into Court Fight Over $14 000 Estate

Frederick S Moore of Lincoln testified in county court as chief witness for probate proponents. Three sisters, a brother and Mrs. Moore s niece oppose admitting the will of the late Mrs Kate C Moore for probate.

Columbus Frederick S Moore Lincoln Kate C. Moore Huband

Mothers to sail May 7 for France pilgrimage

Gold star mothers from Madison Ellen Heininger and Sophia Strand with Ivaloo Houses and Newman Grove participants, leave Omaha May 3 for New York and sail to France May 7 aboard the America. Eligibility limits to soldiers with graves located in European cemeteries, making Mrs. Lewis ineligible after her son Private Floyd Elmer Jones of the 155th Infantry died near Beaufort France on Nov 8 1918 when killed by a shell.

Madison Ivaloo Houses Ellen Heininger Tilden Sophia Strand Newman Grove France Act of Congress Omaha New York America Europe Lewis Floyd Elmer Jones Beaufort

Mutinous Prisoners Threaten Ohio Penitentiary Actions

Ohio’s White City prison faced serious disorder as hundreds of inmates shouted and broke windows. National guardsmen posted machine guns outside. four hundred total guards reinforced security while a wider inquiry into last week’s deadly fire prepared its report for Governor Myers Cooper.

Columbus Ohio Penitentiary White City National Preston E. Thomias White Thomas Harry French Coloumbus State Board of Inquiry Myers ¥. Cooper Gilbert Bettman Cooper Albert Nice Columbus Fire Department World-Herald

Census Shifts in Population Reapportionment Gains and Losses

The 1930 census nears completion prompting gains for California with six more representatives and Michigan with four while Ohio gains three. Reapportionment could fragment Los Angeles and Detroit districts and renew debates in Michigan over added at large seats. Arizona gains a second representative and core states Nevada New Mexico Delaware and Wyoming hold uncertain outcomes with several states awaiting expected increases.

Washington House Congress California Michigan Ohio Crail Hudson Detroit Dayton Toledo Census Committee Los Angeles Evans Arizona Douglas Nevada New Mexico Delaware Wyoming Connecticut Florida New Jersey North Carolina Oklahoma Texas

Skeets Gallagher Expecting Child, Announces

Hollywood April 27 The film actor and former New York stage comedian Richard Skeets Gallagher announced he and his wife are expecting a baby at their home.

Skeets Gallagher Hollywood Richard Skeets Gallagher New York

Five named to teach at Nebraska University Sept. 1 1930

The University of Nebraska’s board of regents elected five men to tenure track positions effective September 1 1930. Harry F. Cunningham leads the new department of architectural engineering after a career in practice and teaching. Lane W. Lancaster James L. Sellers Miguel A Basoco and Cieon D Swartie also received appointments from New York Conn Wisconsin California and Columbia University respectively. Cunningham lacks a college degree but has studied at Forrester Polytechnic George Washington University and taught architecture at the University of Florida and New York University.

University of Nebraska Board of Regents State University Harry F. Cunningham New York City Tranistaun Nebraska State Capitol Lane W. Lancaster Wesleyan University of Jamesl. Sellers University of Wisconsin Miguel A. Basoco California Institute of Technologgy Cieon D. Swartie Columbia University Cunningham Forrester Polytechnic Institute George Washington University University of Florida New York University

Pearl shrunk after dog swallowed by mistress in Paris

Paris April 27 A Paris insurance company paid Madame Marnac for a pearl reduced in value after her dog swallowed it. The pearl was removed from the dog's stomach but its value had diminished, prompting the payment for its lesser worth.

Paris Madame Marnac Madame Marnic

Western Electric Plant to Close Two Weeks for Vacations

Chicago April 28 Western Electric will shut its Chicago plant completely for two weeks in July for mass vacations for about 35 000 employees. Last year the firm tried two shifts for vacations but this year will close entirely.

Chicago, Ill Western Electric Company Chicago

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TeS&ders Fintersst Conkey’s Sam F. Latta Murray Garage A. D. Bakke John Frans Murray, Nebr Murray State Bank James Gustin Nehawka Auditorium Presbyterian Church Notes Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Mynard U. B. Church Senator Moore Will
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