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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1934

Page

5

Greenwood Community Notes Highlight Local Visits and Health

Greenwood residents report numerous visits to Lincoln and nearby towns for business and medical matters. Pearley Clymer traveled by car to Lincoln. Elmer Coleman and the Coleman children visited B A Landon. Lloyd Grady family went to Lincoln for business. Mrs G W Holt remains ill requiring nursing care. Fred Etheredge and wife recovering from flu. May 1 birthday for Mrs W H Leesley and granddaughter Margaret Lover. Local officials discuss road work and weather effects on dirt roads. rain hoped for proper road maintenance.

Elmer Coleman Ashland B. A. Landon Catherine Coleman Lloyd Grady Baby Lincoln G. W. Holt P. A. Sanborn Omca W. S. Karns Plattsmouth Joe Lanning Union Greenwood York Banning W. L. Wiin Hisse Nebraska Hilles Fred Etheredge Charles Daltren Hope Charles Watson Kerwin Lona W. H. Leesley Margaret Leaver Margaret Fred W. Etheredee Omaha Frank Bingham Jack Jure Alton Walker Ryner Alpha Peterson Marie Kaufmann Peterson John E. Strzdley

Churches in Greenwood to Observe Mother's Day

Methodist and Christian churches in Greenwood plan special services to honor mothers next Sunday. Attendees are urged to attend to pay tribute to the best friend that man ever had.

Greenwood Methodist Christian Mothers of the Land

Mrs Elmer Coleman Dies After Illness

Mrs Elmer Coleman 27 formerly Miss Elwood died after an operation at a hospital on Friday April 27. Daughter of John and Mrs Elwood she married Elmer E Coleman and they had three children ages 14 12 and 3. Funeral at Ashland mobile home and burial in Greenwood Cemetery.

Elmer Colemen Coleman Miss Elwood John Elwood Elmer E. Coleman Ste Jean Sven Inst Emadly Ashland Burial Yeas Greenwood Cemetery

Baccalaureate Sermon Planned for Sunday May 13

The report notes special morning services at both total churches for Trother's day and an evening baccalaureate sermon at the Christian church. It outlines expectations of a formal address honoring mothers and a sermon delivery to conclude the day.

Total Avii Christian Church

Highest Market Price Paid for Grain in Murray Nebraska

Farmers Elevator Co. in Murray Nebraska advertises seed corn at 75 cents per bushel and invites farmers to sell before other buyers. Robert D. Weston handles inquiries by phone, offering farm market services and grain price information.

Class Night Services At Local Church

A church announces a class night service for the 1934 graduating class with space for members and immediate relatives. Rev. Bruce Gideon leads the program assisted by Rev. Goings and music by a double mixed quartette. The church will feature class colors in decorations.

Bruce Gideon Gideon Goings

Bible School Contest Draws Growing Participation at Greenwood Church

The Greenwood Christian Church reports strong progress in its Bible school contest now in week three. Attendance rose 12 percent and offerings increased 40 percent, with growing interest and expectations of further gains as the contest continues.

Greenwood Christian Church

Fire destroys Grady chicken houses and 375 chicks

Last Friday a fire at Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Grady’s home destroyed the chicken house and the breeder house, killing about 375 young chickens. Mr. Grady found his wife and baby asleep inside the house and rescued them, while the origin appeared to be the chicken house. They ordered a new heater for another attempt at the poultry business.

Lioyd Grady Grady Brodher House Brodder Mr. Grady Steve Jir Mrs. Grady

Large Greenwood lodge district meet draws 200 attendees

More than two hundred lodge members and representatives attended the Greenwood district meeting at Havelock last Monday. Shuman presided over the business session with a program including an American theme, banquets, music, and initiatory degree work at the Masonic hall. Grand Masters Shubert and Jeffreys installed district officers. Greenwood members Bucknell Johnston and Peters were elected to district posts.

Greenwood LO Havrelork Wis Shuman Americsa Se W Price Mevelock Jodee Mare Weltte Fierd Tihsoum Nomtha Icdre Srand Euppir Hampton Imize C. MM. Amtaap Cantrellode Lincoln Atise Wezel Havelock Ridie W. W. Jeffreys E. & Davis Greenwood George E. Bucknell H. A. Johnston Lea Peters Capistel Lodge Nemaha Kennett Ashland Havelock University Place Reca

May commencement events planned at Plattsmouth High

Plans for Plattsmouth High School commence season include the Senior play The House Beautiful tonight, the May 12 Junior Senior Banquet at the American Legion building, and awards convocation May 15. Baccalaureate May 20 at Presbyterian church. finals May 21 22 and commencement May 24 with Principal Ralph G. Brooks speaker. May 25 senior convocation and farewell picnic.

American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Starrett Frederick Fricke Plattsmouth High School Presbyterian Church W. J. H. Potter Episcopal Church Plattsmouth Ralph G. Brooks Hartington

Attend Anniversary of Elmwood Chapter Event

The East ern Star of Elmwood marked the thirtieth anniversary of its chapter with Canopy lodge A F and A M members and their ladies. A banquet was served by the Indies and Elmwood ladies provided entertainment. Notables included County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner and others from Elmwood and Lincoln.

Elmwood Canopy Lodge A. Fr A. M John E. Turner J. A. Capwell Ery J. M. Neeley E. QO. Miller Lincoln

Visit Iris Farm Tour for Portsmouth Garden Club Members

The E. Sass Iris farm near Omaha invites Portsmouth Garden Club members to visit on Sunday May 20. A caravan will depart at 1 PM from the KR Gurase meeting point for the Iris Farm famed for its widely recognized iris varieties and beauty. Those without transport should notify the committee. those with cars are urged to offer rides.

E. Sass Omaha Military Road Plertsmouth

Plattsmouth Wins Tri County Meet at Ashland

Plattsmouth high school won the Tri County track meet held in Ashland scoring 405.6 points to Valley 342.9 and Waterloo 289.5 with Ashland and Papillion also competing. Hendrix won the mile for Plattsmouth, Cotter took the 440, Moore won the 100, and Cotner the 120 high hurdles as Plattsmouth dominated multiple events.

Plattsmouth High -Hoor Ashland Valley Waterloo Papillion Elmwood Weeping Water Alvo Hendrix Plattsmouth Auffrechi McNally Borman Cotter Bordorf Cenningham Jackson Moore Sharp Bargar Rueter Cotner Stenglein Carper Walden Auffrecht Hirt Manley Pflit Smith Headly Sutton Hiner Plattemouth Pflug Coy Taylor Altvo Mason Puiug Hirz Vahey Cock. Alvo McNailly Weening Water

Mother’s Day Stamps Issued by Postal Service

Thurs Daily Post notes post office stamps issued for Mother’s Day to honor the national event. Prepared to add a special touch to Mother’s Day remembrances.

J. W. Holmes Post Office Department

Manley News Items Highlight Local Goings On

Laurel Hill beat Manley 19 to 4 in a ball game against the Hitbors. A Steinkamp felt ill. Andy Sthkefert and Harold Krecklow went to Onaria for business. Grover Rhoden and wife shopped in Weeping Water. Mrs. William Cacy had dental work in Lincoln. Anna Earhardt visited from Omaha with her mother. Mrs. John Hebel visited relatives near Manley. Anna Murphy returned to Omaha to resume work. Walter O'Brien plans an outdoor storage tank and cave. Rev. Father Harte visited David City to meet Rev. Father Murphy.

Laurel Hill Manley Bors A. Steinkamp Andy Sthkefert Harold Krecklow Onaria Grover Rhoden Weeping Water William Cacy Lincoln Anna Earhardt Omaha John Hebel Herman Gansemer Joseph Macena Anna Murphy Walter O'Brien Father Patrick Harte Manley Church David City Father Murphy

Health Decline Noted Over Time

The report mentions a persistent decline in health that had persisted for some time. No further specifics are provided about the condition or the individual involved.

No Rain in Sight Prompts Weather Debate

Local forecast discussion stirs dispute as Harms predicts no rain for five weeks while public chatter doubts Teddy’s weather outlook. Residents weigh the conflicting predictions amid unsettled skies.

Teddy

Decorating Krecklew and Harms Brighten Store Room

Krecklew and Pete Harms have transformed Theo Herms store room with new interior paint on walls and ceiling. The bright colors improve appearance and are said to adds value and appeal, making the investment worthwhile in several ways.

Herald Krecklew Pete Harms Theo Herms

Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt Undergoing Treatment in Kansas City

Mrs Walter Mockenhaupt, in frail health for some time, is receiving treatment in Kansas City and will stay about three weeks. During her absence her daughter Anna Marie will reside with her Uncle and Aunt Mr and Mrs John Cc Rauth.

Walter Mockenhaupt Kansas City Anna Marie John Cc. Rauth

Rauth Files for County Commissioner on Democratic Ticket

Friends urge Herman Rauth to run and he filed his name for county commissioner in Plattemouth last Tuesday with his wife assisting.

Herman Rauth Plattemouth

Fire destroys Carper place house and 300 chickens

Fire consumed a broad house and about 300 chickens on the Carper place occupied by Joe Deitl Jr and wife. The Deitl family did not know of the blaze until a passer-by alerted them, and by then the building and contents were lost.

Joe Diet], Jr Deitl

Shopping bargains headline in Journal ads

The Journal promotes shopping bargains as equal to big city store headliners, urging readers to compare offers and seek value in local ads.

Journal

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