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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
2
Union residents and guests wrap a busy weekend with visits from Mrs. Robert Shrader of Murray and many others. The note lists gatherings at homes, travel to Plattsmouth and Omaha, farm chores, sales, and a corrected marriage detail for Bruce Wolfe.
Levi Goodell Todd, Union merchant and farmer, marked his 52nd year of life with a family celebration at their Union home last Sunday. Guests included W. B. Banning his wife J. D. Bramblett and daughters Nellie and Pearl L. F. Fitch and wife J. C. Hansel and wife J. C. Snavely and his son Carl Miss Alice Todd home from the State University at Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. McCleve of Omaha.
Everett resident Mr Gee completes a large 40 by 50 foot barn built by Joe Bauer. The lumber came from Frans Brothers Lumber company yard and L W Crawford will paint the structure, reflecting care for stock.
The Rally Day planned by the Methodist church has been postponed to May thirty first and will be held as previously arranged.
R. D. Stine a Union merchant and Indian figure sustained a severe hand injury last Monday at his store. A seed rack hung with seed packages on wall hooks toppled while he sat in a chair, causing the mishap.
C L Elliott offers three varieties of tomato plants for sale at the parsonage priced at ten cents per dozen.
Lucian LaRue served as special number at a Woodman's Circle banquet held at the Blackstone hotel in Omaha on Wednesday of last week. He accompanied Mrs. Wayne Garrett to the event.
Liberty precinct Extension Club met at Mrs. E. Dowler's home on May 6 with strong attendance. New members Mrs. Snavely and Mrs. Ulish joined, bringing total to 21. Mrs. R. E. Foster elected secretary-treasurer after Mrs. Balfour resigned. Members discussed The Housewife and Her Workshop and shared kitchen-tool ideas. Lynde and Robb hosted a lunch. Next meeting set for June 3 at Dowler's home.
Mrs J D Cross received news Saturday that her sister in Ottawa is gravely ill. Mrs W B Gates and Mrs Cross left for the south to assist and provide comfort as further word on her sister’s condition is not yet known.
Mr and Mrs D Lynn hosted a Sunday dinner with fried chicken and ample viands for guests from Union Dr W J Luxford J W Woodard Mr and Mrs John Lidgett and Rev and Mrs W A Taylor The article notes the preacher Billy forgot his diet and Dr Luxford’s remark prompting humor about medical aid.
The Union High School junior class hosted the senior class and guests at a Friday banquet. Pink and lavender decorations set a festive scene directed by Miss Sally M. Fox with Miss Ruby Meade as toastmistress. Miss Sarah McQuinn gave a unique welcome and Miss Sarah Upton delivered the toast in tribute to the seniors.
The banquet featured remarks from L. H. Boyd on Yesterday Patrick Roddy on Tomorrow and W. B. Banning on Success. Graduating seniors named include Sarah McQuinn Beulah Niday Rachel Pell Doris Frans Ollie Ray George Morrison Kenneth Crook and 8S Niday. The Junior class attendees listed Harriett Cheney Sarah Upton Ruby Meade Anna Reicke Pearl Deles Dernier Carrie Manson Mable Johnson George Stine Amos Crook and Carl Niday.
Albert A. Johnson born October 11 1844 in Plymouth Vermont died at his Weeping Water Nebraska home May 17 1925 aged 80 years 7 months 6 days. He married Mary E. Lynn July 4 1874 and had three children Asa J Hattie A and Addison P. Funeral held May 19 at his home with burial in Oakwood cemetery.
Sarah Ann Statler Irey Ivey 1852 1925 born Sandusky Ohio died Lincoln Nebraska aged 72 years 9 months. Married Eden Ivey 1873 they had 15 children 11 surviving. She joined Methodist then United Brethren later in Union and Lincoln. Funeral May 16 at Union Baptist Church interment Union Cemetery. Card of Thanks from husband Eden Irey and children.
The marriage of Mr. Frank Lister of 836 San Jose Avenue Burbank California to Miss Mildred Perry of the same city was received by relatives and friends. The wedding ceremony was performed in Burbank with details limited in the notice.
The ceremony was conducted on Saturday May 9 by Rev Bruce Brown of the First Christian Church Los Angeles. Bride and groom joined by Mrs Theodore Lister sister of the bride witnessed the nuptials. After a brief honeymoon at Arrowhead Lake the couple will reside in Burbank California.
The undersigned will on June 2, 1925 at 10:00 a.m. apply to Cass County Nebraska for a license to operate a pool and billiard hall in Lot 5, Block 3, Village of Manley. Dated May 21, 1925.
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