Community News Includes Visits and Local Work
Murray residents report Murray George Parks roofing C M Read’s house while Van Allen paints service pumps. Boedeker Cottingham ship hogs to Nebraska City. Davis visit Eppings at Murdock. Scotten builds a county bridge near Henry Kircher’s home. Several local visits and travel to Union Omaha and Wakefield featured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Parks
C. M. Read
van Allen
Boedeker and Cottingham
Nebraska City
C. A. Davis
John Eppings
Murdock
J. A. Scotten
Henry Kircher
Murray
Charles E. Cook Home Near Plattsmouth Ill Since Hospital Stay
Charles E. Cook, near Plattsmouth, recently released from an Omaha hospital after treatment and an operation, was brought home last Saturday but remains confined to bed. He is somewhat improved but still in serious condition. He thanks friends for their letters and visits and solicitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Cook
Plattsmouth
Omaha
Kittenball Team Formed in Murray Joins Plattsmouth League
A team of kittenball players has been organized in Murray and will hold membership in the Plattsmouth league. The league plays night games under floodlights at the athletic field there. The town shows much talent in Murray in this sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Plattsmouth
Murray Team Set for Strong Play Under Carper and Crosser
The Murray team will be directed by Lucian Carper and L. D. Crosser and you may be assured of some good playing by the Murray squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucian Carper
L. D. Crosser
Murray
Mother's Day Program at Murray Christian Church
A Mothers Day program is planned at Murray Christian Church with time cut from Bible school and regular services for the celebration. The public is invited and asked to bring mothers to be honored during the event.
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Bible School
The
Murray Christian Church
Murray Lewiston Band and Orchestra Organized
James Smith guides the organization of a band and orchestra of about sixty members. The group will hold weekly practice on Monday evenings at Crosser Hall and operate under the name Murray-Lewiston Band and Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Lardner
Crosser Hall
Murray-Lewiston Band and Orchestra
Family dinner hosted by Mrs Eugenia Deles Dernier
Mrs Eugenia Deles Dernier entertained the family last Sunday with a splendid dinner. Attendees included Ivan Deles Dernier of Murray John Dorchett and family and Mr and Mrs Edward Brittain of Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Deles Dernier
Ivan Deles Dernier
Murray
John Dorchett
Edward Brittain
Omaha
Eden Bible Contest At Christian Church Ninth Annual
Eden Bible contest held Friday at the Christian church in Cass county. Large turnout from across the county with many contestants and friends. Manley area sent many participants. Winners include Emma Andrews first in Ault division with Ed Anderson second. Flora Belle Meade first and J P Douglass second among Seniors. Evelyn Meade first in Intermediate. Maary Anderson first and second in Junior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Cass County
Murray
Manley
Ault
Emma Andrews
Ed Anderson
Flora Belle Meade
J. P. Douglass
Evelyn Meade
Maary Anderson
Missionary Societies Plan Monthly Church Meeting
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church will meet in the church parlors Friday with Mrs. G. E. Brubacher leading. Hostesses include Mrs. C. D. Spangler Everett Spangler Miss Hattie Griffin and Mrs. Margaret Todd. On Sunday evening the Young People's society will host mothers for Mothers Day with flowers.
Ordination of Rev. E. G. Sloan in Murray church
The Presbyterian church in Murray held last Friday’s ordination service for Rev. E. G. Sloan. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Stuart of Central church Omiahe assisted by Rev. Strong of South Omaha First Presbyterian. A large crowd attended as Sloan becomes a fully ordained minister and takes the Murray church pastor position he has been serving as student supply.
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Presbyterian Church In
Murray
E. G. Sloan
Stuart
Central Church
Omiahe
Strong
South Omaha
F Presbyterian Church
Sloan
Murray Church
Good Business for Sale Service Station
A service station with an average over 2000 gallons a month and solid repair work is for sale. The asking price is just over $100. The seller, Van Allen, Murray, Neor, has other plans and wishes to dispose of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Allen
Murray
Neor
Mi7
Recount Snares Omaha Primary Tie for Senate Nomination
In the Seventh district primary a recount of individual ballots will resolve the tie between Claude E. Jelen and Joseph K. Proskocil of Omaha for the nomination. Frank Buresh, four votes behind, joins their recount request as the top vote-getter C. F. Tvrdik wins the high place for November ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Claude E. Jelen
Joseph K. Proskocil
Tusa
Jelen
Frank Buresh
Proskecil
Praskecil
C. F. Tvrdik
Educator R. W. Eaton Guest at Plattsmouth Rotary Club
R W Eaton of Omaha, a renowned educator, spoke to the Plattsmouth Rotarians on education and spelling contests. Guests included J A McKinzie district manager Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co and R H Gray wire chief. Ashland City Attorney H B Noland attended, with high school boys Eugene Ault and John Patrick Brink as May members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
R. W. Eaton
Omaha
Mr. Eaton
Cass County
Eaton
J. A. McKinzie
Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co
R. H. Gray
Ray Misner
H. B. Noland
Ashland
Eugene Ault
John Patrick Brink
Plans for baccalaureate service in Presbyterian church
At a meeting of local ministers the program for the baccalaureate service on May 17 at 8 p m was outlined. Rev W J H Potter will moderate Rev R F Allen will give invocation Rev G A Pahl will read responsive readings Rev H A McKelvie will read scripture Rev H G McClusky will deliver a sermon Rev W J H Potter will give benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
R. F. Allen
G. A. Pahl
H. A. MceKelvie
SSS
H. G. McClusky
W. J. H. Petter
Entertain Leaguers at Plattsmouth Epworth Party
Thirty Nebraska City youth attended a lively Epworth League party in Plattsmouth last evening. Miss Helen Hall and Earl Koeble led the entertainment while several mothers supervised refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth Epworth League
Helen Hall
Earl Koeble
Iowan Couple Weds After Midnight Ceremony
Judge A H Duxbury performed a late night marriage uniting Lloyd B Young of Atlantic Iowa and Gwen M Ruppert of Extra Iowa. The ceremony was witnessed by Mrs A H Duxbury and Dorothea Mae Duxbury.
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A. H. Duxbury
Cupid
Iives
Lloyd B. Young
Atlantic
Iowa
Gwen M. Ruppert
Extra
Dorothea Mae Duxbury
School Dance Appreciation Letter
Public thanks from parents to Superintendent Devoe, High School Principal Reed er, and the board of education for sponsoring a seasonable and lovely dance Saturday night. The hall was beautiful and the music first class, providing wholesome good times for the students.
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Devoe
Reeder
Board of Education
Lincoln Woman Allie R Millbern Dies After Brief Illness
Mrs Allie R Millbern longtime Plattsmouth resident died May 4 1926 at 1810 P Street Lincoln Neb after a stroke of paralysis suffered April 22 She was preceded in death by husband William T Millbern and son Ernest She leaves daughter Ruth Weyenbere Sioux City Iowa son FE Rey Millbern Lincoln and five grandchildren.
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Allie R. Millbern
Plattsmouth
E. Ray Millbern
P Street
Lincoln
Nebr
William T. Millbern
Ernest Millbern
Ruth Weyenbere
Sioux City, Iowa
FE. Rey Millbern
Home Visit for Veteran W O Reeves After Hospital Stay
W O Reeves who is under treatment at the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln is home for a two week stay with his family. He is improving and will return to the hospital later to resume his treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Reeves
U. S. Veterans’ Hospital
Lincoln
Mr. Reeves
Briggs Visit in Iowa Highlights Logan Outing
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs spent Sunday at Logan Iowa with their son C. B. Briggs and family enjoying a day visiting local spots. The Briggs were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Franzen of Omaha who also called at Logan.
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M. S. Briggs
Logan
Iowa
C. B. Briggs
Fred Franzen
Omaha
Briggs
Weeping Water Resident John Murphy Visits City
John Murphy a well known resident of Weeping Water was in the city Monday on business. He stopped at the Journal office to renew his subscription to the semi weekly edition.
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John Murphy
Weeping Water
Murphy
Journal
Eagle News Items Reflect Local Movements And Events
Elmwood residents Wesley Houston and families traveled and visited relatives in Lincoln and nearby towns. A 4-H club for upper elementary girls and a May 2 wedding of Selma Walch and Eddie Weyers are noted along with multiple moves and local gatherings. The group also toured Lincoln institutions and shared a luncheon at Pioneer Park.
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Lottie McKay
John Weyers
Crystal and Linen Showers Honor Miss Cedelia Gerhard
Mrs Merle Root and Mrs Clifford Doran hosted a crystal shower for the bride to be in Lincoln last Thursday afternoon. Mrs Harvey Gerhard gave a linen shower in her honor on Saturday afternoon.
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Cedelia Gerhard
Merle Root
Clifford Doran
Lincoln
Harvey Gerhard
Holiday for Junior High Graduates
The eighth grade class celebrated a holiday for graduates. Students, teachers, and families gathered to mark progress and look forward to next steps in high school and beyond.
Family Gathering at Adams Home Includes Relatives
Mr and Mrs A W Adams and Eva Pearl hosted a dinner last Sunday with Mr and Mrs Charles Jacobson of Bennet Mr and Mrs Lois Lowery of New Orleans LA Mr and Mrs Cecil Jacobson and children of Martell Mr and Mrs Clifford Jacobson and family of Walton Mr and Mrs Will August of Nehawka Mr and Mrs Lloyd August of Palmyra and E P Bettas attending.
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A. W. Adams
Eva Pearl
Charles Jacobson
Bennet
Lois Lowery
New Orleans
Louisiana
Cecil Jacobson
Martell
Clifford Jacobson
Walton
Will August
Nehawka
Lloyd August
Palmyra
E. P. Bettas
Gass County Embraces Cash Policy for Roads
Gass county reports no indebtedness as it pays cash for gravel roads and improvements, aligning with the state's frugal approach. The policy is praised as prudent and steady, reflecting a commitment to financial soundness and avoidance of debt.
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Gass County
Returns From Hospital Alma Means Home From Om aha
Miss Alma Means has been released from Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha after a two week stay following an appendicitis operation. She recovered well and friends are glad to see her back at home.
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Alma Means
Nicholas Senn Hospital
Omaha
Miss Means
WPA official undergoes appendicitis operation
Mark Kerns head of the employment branch of the WPA in this district is at St. Marys hospital in Nebraska City where he underwent an operation on Monday morning for appendicitis. His condition was reported as serious Monday. He is well known here and many friends regret his condition.
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Mark Kerns
WPA
St. Mary's Hospital
Nebraska City
Kerns
Mrs. B. S. Ramsey Undergoing Treatment in Omaha
Mrs. B. S. Ramsey is in Omaha for several days undergoing examination and treatment at a hospital. Her health has not been good for some time, and the course of treatment is hoped to greatly benefit her.
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B. S. Ramsey
Omaha
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Tony Klemm
Union
Baptist Church
Laura Kaffenberger
Murray Telephone Exchange
Lawrence Nelson
Thomas Nelson
Earl Merritt
David Asche
W. C. Allen
Sidney
Clarence Allen
W. C
George E. Nickles
Ella Barker
Malcolm
Phillip Markland
M. G. Churchill
Clarke
Jack Stamp
G. L. Taylor
Wakefield
Taylor
Devie Asche
Memphis
Tenn
Vesta Clarke
Glen Boedeker
Fulton
Flora Jane
William Woods College
Boedeker
Rockport
Wolfe
Rotary Club
EAGLE
Wesley Houston
Elmwood
W. B. Hursh
Edna Mae Jones
Fred Weyers
Wabash
Harry Piersol
Kenneth
L. W. Piersol
Arthur Thomson
Gary
J. L. Wall
Paine
Henry Wetenkamp
W. E. Muenchau and Sons
Forest Paup
Fred Brockoff
Avoca
Lena Gerdes
Arthur Ristine
W. E. Muenchau
E. R. Kendle
Etta Trunkenbolz
Elmer Seeman
Carrie Fisher
Cora Vinson
Shirley Vinson
Carl Oberle
R. A. Oberle
Rudolf Umland
Otto Leffel
Tom McMaster
Umland
George Weyers
Mr. Hatcher
State Penitentiary
State Capitol
Gooch’s Mill and Bakery
Gillens Candy Company
Robert's Dairy
Morrill Hall
Pioneer's Park
the Blues
Wescott
Conoco
Continental Oil Company
Texas
Conoco Travel Bureau
Denver
Colo
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