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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1925

Page

5

Murray Local Notes and Plattsmouth Boundaries

Local Gazette details a Decoration Day bank closure and a flurry of visits and business trips among Murray residents. Mentions include John Kaufman near Plattsmouth, Otto Puls in Omaha, and J. W. Edmunds and Earl Lancaster active in Murray commerce.

John Kaufman Plattsmouth Murray Otto Puls Omaha Thomas Tilson Charles Chriswisser Dr. Dwyer Omzeha Mra. B. F. Brenel

Pleasant social gathering at Plattsmouth home

Many residents from Murray and vicinity enjoyed a pleasant gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Engelkemeier at the county seat last Sunday. Attendees included Alfred Gansemer and family, William Puls and wife, August H Engelkemeier and family, Otto Lutz and wife, George Schumaker and family, and several Omaha families.

Elsie Puls Plattsmouth Murray Alfred Gansemer L. H. Puls Wm. Lindner Henry Wolff Avoca Fred A. Hild James Earhart Charles Fitch Nebraska City Earl Clarke Omaha Addie Bartlett A. A. Reynolds Near Nehawka James W. Holmes Will S. Smith Otto Schafer Little Son Pittismouth J. W. Edmunds Earl Lancaster Eugene Fitch B. A. Root Wuadace Philpot J. W. Hill C. M. Reed Eerl Lancaster Thomas Woods W. F. Graham Presbyterian Church J. A. Scotten Joseph Green Fred Hild J. F. Brendel Plattsmouth High School Leon Gansemer Lester Shrader Louis Schunlter Murray and Charles Engelkemeier Vicinity William Puls August H. Engelkemeier Otto Lutz George Schumaker

Reverend Bradley Receives Ohio College Offer

The Rev. Bradley pastor at the Christian church of Weeping Water has accepted a position at a Christian college in Ohio. His farewell discourse Sunday night in Murray will mark the close of his work here as friends and admirers prepare to attend.

Bradley Christian Church of Weeping Water Christian Colleges of Ohio Murray

Car Load of Fine Autos Sold By Local Dealers

Messrs. W G Boedeker George E Nickels and A D Bakke received and unloaded a car load of very fine autos last Tuesday including a Hudson coach and two Essex coaches. They are selling them and expect to turn the cars in a very short time.

Messrs W. G. Boedeker George E. Nickels A. D. Bakke Hudson Essex

United Presbyterian Notes Sabbath Services and Attendance

The column reports Sabbath school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with a mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday. It notes $7 in Sabbath school offerings plus $4 70 collected and praises attendance growth and two delegates Leora Faris and Clara Mrasek at the state Beatrice convention. It urges members and friends to attend.

United Presbyterian Leora Faris Clara Mrasek Beatrice

Car near miss on east town grade with Ford expert

Uncle J W Edmunds an experienced Ford driver had a close call last Monday evening when returning from a trip east of town. As he approached the grade east of the Minford corner at a lively speed a car from the north appeared suddenly, narrowly avoiding a collision.

Mr. Edmunds J. W. Edmunds Minford

Funeral Notice for Mrs Hattie Reese

Mrs Hattie Reese sister of Mrs Henry C Long died last week after months of illness from a stomach ailment and liver issues. Her family includes nieces and nephews such as Mrs George E Nickels who attended the funeral. Born in Illinois she lived in Plattemouth Elmwood Lincoln Johnson and farmed before retiring to an area residence. The obituary notes her long residence in Nebraska and family connections.

Hattie Reese Hattie Torrence Illinois Nebraska Plattemouth Elmwood Lincoln Johnson Reese Henry C. Long

Ladies Aid Meeting at Christian Church on June 3

The Ladies Aid of the Christian church will meet at the church parlor on Wednesday June 3 for business and social session. Mrs Myra Mecfleneld will lead with the subject A Challenge to Christianity for consideration. Hosts include G eo Park Mary Wiley Robert Good and Perry Nickles.

Ladies Aid of the Christian Church Myra Mecfleneld Mestames Geo. Park Mary Wiley Robert Good Perry Nickles

Appreciation for Kindness From Mrs Brende

Mrs B F Brende confined to bed for weeks expresses gratitude for friends who visited and helped. She notes the Christian graces shown and thanks those who brought comfort and welfare, wishing illness and trouble stay away from their homes.

B. F. Brende

Hild Team Defeats Murray In Local Match

The Ernest Hild bail team defeated Murray in a last Sunday game by a score of 13 to 7. Country team batteries were A. Hild and E. Hild with Murray’s Robbins Meade and Nickels taking the court.

Murray Ernest Hild Hild A. Hild E. Hild Robbins, Meade Nickels

Murray Schools Close For Summer Break

Murray schools closed last week and teachers, all re elected for the coming year, have gone to their homes and will return in the fall. The past year was very successful and all are satisfied with the results.

Murray

Busy Market Week for Cattle Trader Herman Gansemer

Last Tuesday Herman Gansemer hauled cattle to the South Omaha market for Worthen and Fred Lutz. On Wednesday he delivered another load for Fred Lutz and on Thursday shipped cattle for Jacob Kreager.

Herman Gansemer Herman Gsansemer South Omaha Messrs. Worthen Fred Lutz Jacob Kreager

Business forms printed at the Journal office

Advertisement notes that a range of business forms are printed at the Journal office, offering customization and quick turnaround for commercial stationery needs.

Peter Doeth Much Service In Sermon On Saintly Life

A sermon recounts Peter as a stormy disciple whose life blends zeal and error. It traces his fishing days on the Sea of Galilee, denial of Christ, Pentecost, and his work in Judea Samaria and Galilee including healings at Lydda and Dorcas. It closes with a lesson on forgiveness and Christian duty.

Peter Petral Gallilee Jesus Christ God Jerusalem Phillip Evangelist Judea Samaria Lydda Muass Palsey Jesus Christ Sharon Jappa Tabetha Dorcas Gazelle Tabitha Enesas

Theme of Saving Grace and Active Christian Service

The passage argues that Christians are saved for service and must work to aid others. It contrasts a grumpy life hindering effort with the farmer choosing seed corn that yields crops. It stresses that true Christians are thankful and compelled to share salvation through helpful deeds to fellow humanity.

Nebraska May Be Source of World Auto Fuel Supply

Omaha City Chemist C C Crowley suggests Nebraska could become a major source of alcohol motor fuel if gasoline rises above 30 cents a gallon. He notes corn alcohol would cost 25 to 30 cents per gallon, requires minor carburetor adjustments, and could replace mineral fuel as demand grows. British and Indian research also explore artichokes and rice straw for fuel.

C. C. Crowley Omaha Nebraska Dr. Crowley Crowley Great Britain London Fuel Research Board of Artichocke Germany

Saturday Specials Across Grocery Ad

Local ad lists Saturday specials on Omar flour Mother's Best Frost King Bono and more. Bulk items include Defiance corn starch shredded wheat cans of peas and two for prices, with emphasis on cash payments and top produce pricing.

Omar Defiance Lewis

Journal Wanted column seeks items to buy or sell

Readers are invited to use the Journal Wanted column to advertise stationery pencils and related goods for sale. The notice urges consignors to tell the world about items available through the shop.

Journal Wanted

J A Scotten General Contractor Seeks Work

J A Scotten General Contractor advertises cheerful estimates on all kinds of contracting work and invites inquiries from prospective clients, located in Murray.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray Department The Joerns Murray State Bank Murray, Nebraska T. J. Brendel Julian Auburn B. A. Hoot Nehawka E. M. Griffin Mike Rys Florence Barnett Rene Deles Dernier Rock Creek Walker Farm Joseph Staska George E. Nickles Staska Will Macey Richter Brothers Casper Wyo H. C. Long Long Frank Vallery Harvey Gregee J. P. Douglas J. P Royal Neighbors Old Line Insurance Company Will S Smith Herman Wohlfarth Dale Try H. Mi. Sognrichsen Co Tule River del Monte H. M. Soennichsen Company Ladies Aid Murray, Neb Harmony Peter Doeth Mark India Bono Mk Sons Seton Boake Wurray Hardware & Implement Go Murray Nebraska
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