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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1925

Page

5

Sunday visits and local happenings around Murray

The column recalls Sunday visits near Nehawka and Murray, reports a horse death, cattle movements from Norden, a sick child near Union, hospital updates for Mrs Fry, corn picking by A. Davis, an eye injury relief for J C Tilson, and a joy ride ending with a ditch back to town.

Font Wilson A. D. Crunk Philip Rhin Omaha Thomas Fry A. Davis J. c. Tilson Murray Cc. R. Troop Plattsmouth W. O. Troop C. R. Troop Baker Mr. Baker

Local notes from Murray area on visits and movements

Miss Eula Frans teaches in Louisville and stayed over Sunday at a Murray area home. Farm workers from Plattsmouth and Murray delivered live stock to South Omaha, Murray residents return from Lincoln, and local families hosted social events while Dr. Gilmore trained at Fort Omaha.

Eula Frans Louisville John Eppings Plattsmouth Pollock Murray Rank Omaha Art Hanson Glen Todd South Omaha Robert Burr Harley Puls Henry Hild State University At Lincoln Henry W. Vallery Minford W. H. Puls Royal Highlanders John Ferris E. 8. Tutt South G. H. Gilmore Fort Omaha

Entertain in Honor of Friends at Smith Home

Mr and Mrs Will S Smith hosted a gathering for friends at their home Monday evening in honor of Mr and Mrs E S Tutt who will soon depart for the south for the winter. Social conversation music and a luncheon made the occasion pleasant.

Will S. Smith E.S. Tutt South

Minford Couple Escape Frozen Water Burst At Home

During a cold snap Mr and Mrs G M Minford were in Murray when they noted likely frozen pipes at their Omaha home. They rushed back and found the water pipes had burst, sparing their house from serious damage.

G. M. Minford Murray

Evangelistic Services Led by Dr J F Ross Tonight

Sabbath School at 10 a m preaching at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Dr J F Ross of Colorado Springs will preach each night next week except Saturday Communion Services on Sabbath Nov 15 All cordially invited Last Saturday night U P C U members of United Presbyterian Murray enjoyed a church parlor event with about fifty attendees including guest from Chicago and out of town.

J. F. Ross Colorado Springs Colorado Rose United Presbyterian Church of Murray Earl Troop Kenner Juna Troop Mac” Shaw Chicago Young Peoples’ Work G. H. Gilmore Fort Crook Mack Shaw Helen Graham Dunbar Co. .D. Lei

Box Social Delights Murray Community at Peters on Hall

Last Saturday at Peters on Hall the Royal Highlanders staged an excellent box social and playlet drawing many locals. Lucian La Rue from Union sang several songs and Miles Altman orchestra provided music with Ona Clarke of Union delivering a violin number. About $40 was raised for the good of the order as the program was offered free to the public.

Peterson Hall Royal Highlanders Murray Etta Nickles Lucian la Rue Union Miles Altman Ona Clarke

Tutt Resigns From H. M. Soennichsen Co Store in Murray

Last Saturday evening E. S. Tutt resigned from his long time position at the H. M. Soennichsen company store in Murray. He and his wife plan to visit Kansas City for a time before departing for Florida to spend the winter.

Tutt H. M. Soennichsen Company Murray Kansas City Florida

Honor Departing Friend At Mrs Pittman Home Murray

A social afternoon at the Murray residence of Mrs. O A Davis and Mrs J W Pittman honored Mrs. E S Tutt who leaves for Florida for the winter. chrysanthemums decorated the home as guests enjoyed conversation and a three course luncheon with Forget Me Not place cards.

D. J. Pittman Murray O. A. Davis J. W. Pitman E. 5. Tutt South Florida Mesdames Davis Pitman Southland

Barrows Family Returns From Extended Northern Visit

Mr and Mrs C N Barrows returned home after a two month trip to the north visiting relatives. They stayed two weeks in Niobrara with daughter Mrs Frank Hathaway then a month in Draper South Dakota with daughter Mrs Satile Sherwood. They spent about two weeks in Coleridge on the return trip and valued the journey.

North C. N. Barrows Niobrara Frank Hathaway Draper South Dakota Satile Sherwood Coleridge

Chicken Pie Supper Planned by Murray Church Ladies

The ladies of Murray Christian church announce a Thanksgiving evening chicken pie supper to benefit the church. An explicit date is to be announced later and invitations are extended to all to attend and enjoy a delightful event.

Graveling of Washington highway completed by Yant Construction

The graveling of the Washington highway from Plattsmouth to the Otoe county line and to Murray has been completed. Yant Construction company, in charge of the project, is leaving to begin work in the central part of the state under a new contract.

Washington Highway Plattsmouth Otoe County Murray Yant Construction Company

Huskers Win Closest Cross Country Duel With Sooners

Lincoln Neb Nov 3 The Nebraska Cornhuskers edged Oklahoma by a narrow margin in a tight cross country race to remain a top Missouri Valley contender. Captain Rutherford and Niblick led the Sooners but Nebraska’s depth carried the victory. Next they race Drake at Des Moines, with Iowa State proposing a triangular meet to gauge Valley favorites.

Lincoln Neb Cornhusker Ames Towa State Oklahoma Nebraska

Herren Buys Soft Drink Parlor in Main Street Corner

Charles Herren, recently moved to the city, has purchased and taken possession of the soft drink parlor at Sixth and Main. The shop was owned for two years by Cideon Archer, who is now at liberty and resting from his labors.

Charles Herren Murray Sixth Main Streets Cideon Archer Herren Archer

Injured Mont Shrader Showing Improvement After Leg Wedge Incident

Mont Shrader remains under a physician’s care at his uncle Homer Shrader’s home after a fence post wedge fragment lodged in his left leg. An x ray was taken but the steel piece has not yet been removed, and his condition has improved from the severe distress he experienced shortly after the accident.

Mont Shrader Lodge Shrader Mr. Shrader Homer Shrader

Roads Through City Reported Very Bad By Travelers

Travelers passing through the city in recent days report the roads are poor and nearly unoriented for the season. North of the city on the King of Trails highway the roadway is especially grooved and cut down travel southward from Omaha is improved by the good going in this city.

King of Trails Omaha

Dennison Crepe Paper Designs at Bates Book Shop

Bates Book and Gift Shop highlights the Dennison line with crepe paper designs and novelties. Customers are invited to call and inspect these features.

Dennison Bates Book and Gift Shop

Gift of Help Recalls Lord's Blessing to Give

A religious note cites Acts 20 35 urging believers to assist the weak and remember that it is more blessed to give than to receive, quoting Jesus words.

Jesus

Paul Farewell Sermon at Militus Before Leaving Ephesian Church

A sermon summary recounts Paul’s final meeting with Ephesian elders at Militus before his voyage to Rome. He recalls years in Ephesus, warns of wolves, urges watchfulness, prayer, and labor, and references Gethsemane and Wilcox poetry. The elders bid him farewell with tears and affection.

Paul Rome Ephesus Asia Minor Diana Macedonia Corinth Jerusalem Thessalonica Berea Phillips Trois Militis Milius Church Jesus Asia Mary Jeagus Peter James John Gethsemane Ella Wheeler Wilcox Eolden Garden

Work for the Night is Coming Recited in Church Message

A church gathering reflects on the old song urging continuous earnest labor for God and neighbor. The sermon links the verse to modern days, stressing active service as meaningful toil aligned with biblical command to love God and neighbor.

Ernest

Eight Omaha residents indicted by federal grand jury

Eight Omaha cabaret operators linked to the Gay Puree during the Legion convention week were indicted. Names include Pat Boyle Joe Jacobs James Trojan John Francis Packey Gaughan Sam Zelemin Jake Crounz and Harry Markel. Indictments total 114 with four withheld. Jury dismissed subject to recall to April first.

Omaha American Legion Legion Pat Boyle Joe Jacobs James Trojan John Francis Packey Gaughan Sam Zelemin Jake Crounz Harry Markel Grand Jury Fontenelle Film Company Max Waintrob Lee van Camp Charles E. Barnes William J. Hootz Casey Gaughan Jack Norton Charles Hutter Louis Meek James J. Silk James J. Corcoran Prohibition Department

Dennison Crepe Paper Lines Prominent at Bates Shop

Bates Book and Gift Shop displays a wide range of Dennison paper varieties and special designs. Now is the time to inspect the crepe paper lines and napkins available for gift and craft use.

Dennison Company Bates Book and Gift Shop

City that Wrote Name in Blood Now Recovering Herrin

Herrin, famed for a violent past, shows signs of renewal as stores reopen and banks report deposits up. Revival of coal work, a religious revival, and rising home ownership mark a tentative comeback after tragedy and strife that left widows and orphans.

Herrin Lil Ero National Music Willamson County joLeruppin Pons Tonecinteee Od Rey Chamber of Commerce United States Glenn Young Ianger Howard S. Williams Marion

Farm radios surge in Nebraska since 1923

Lincoln Neb November 2 Farm radios in Nebraska have increased more than twelvefold since 1923 according to state and federal agricultural division figures. Otoe county leads with 475 equipped farms followed by Washington and Cass counties with 289 and 282. Most equipped farms are in the northeast east and southeast districts, though central and southern districts also show high adoption.

Lincoln Neb Nebraska Division of Agricultural Elastics Otoe County Washington Css

Journal Want Ad Seeks Buyers and Sellers for Local Classifieds

Readers are invited to place want ads in the Journal to buy or sell items. Submit offerings or requests to reach a local audience quickly and efficiently through the newspaper classifieds column.

Journal

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Murray Department O. K United States Department of Justice Kemper Frans R. E. Frans Nehawka Messrs Mesdames Ivan DeLes Denier Everett Spangler Swain Ron Minford Murrey Murray State Bank Murray, Nebraska Navy United Presbyterian Notes Husker Harriers M & Briggs Peterson Halil, Murray, Neb Cy Stafford Orchestra of U. S Scribner Harry Nelson
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