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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1925
Page
5
An unclear banking report notes condition concerns at the Bank of with limited details on performance. Officials provide no firm guidance on future strategy or risk exposure, leaving investors watching for clearer signals.
The document presents a bank statement for Murdock Nebraska with assets and liabilities totals including loans and discounts 214 823.80 deposits 259 251.52 and capital stock 820 000.00. It records a sworn statement by Henry A Tool president and two directors J E Guthmanns and Kenneth A Tool with notary Jerry E Hugr dated October 8, 1925.
Miss Elsa Bornemeier visits Lincoln this week. Mrs. L Neitzel has been indisposed and received medical attention. Misses Minnie and Elsie Dieckman of Lincoln spent the weekend with relatives. Miss Minnie Reuter of Onawa Ia visits Murdock. Mrs Clarence Ohm ill but slightly better. Guss Gakemeier and Will Stlhewe trip to Black Hills. C D Ganz of Alvo visits Murdock on business. Charles Scheffer visits Manley and family. A crowd drove to the Tonack home for a charivart Monday night. Neuman Lumber Co unloaded shingles. A J Bowers assisted. Miss Ade Lau ill. hospital in Lincoln. Emil and Mrs Kuren shipping items for a new home. Mrs George Vanderberg ill with grip but improving.
Robert Stock ships potatoes to Murdock to meet demand while Farmers Elevator prepares a carload soon. Revival sparks a Tuesday night young peoples prayer meeting with about thirty participants last time. Herman R. Schmidt to finish the interior of Henry Schlaphoff’s new home southwest of Murdock. Morgan Shatto builds a boat for moonlight Platte River fishing.
Henry A. Guthman of the Bank of Murdock and Reece Hastin of the Bank of Commerce of Louisville travel to Dunning to visit the Gakemeier and Raw ranches. They plan a week to ten days of camp life and hunting ducks and possibly jackrabbits in the lakes area.
A large gathering of Royal Neighbors of America from Murdock and surrounding areas attended a Cass and Sarpy County meeting with 130 delegates present. G G Douglas gave the welcome address, answered by a Manley delegate. The Murdock degree team conducted memorial rites. attendees from Elmwood included Weddell and several local ladies and gentlemen.
Gust Gakemeier and W. O. Schewe depart for a ten day Black Hills trip in South Dakota to hunt black tailed deer grizzly bear prairie chicken and other game. They expect to share their hunts with friends who cannot travel this fall.
George Trunkenbloz of Trunkenbloz Oil and Eagle unit director inspected the Murdock branch. He met local businessmen and praised the operation run by manager Charles Schafer, noting excellent condition and well conducted business.
Evangelical services at Louisville church at 9 20 a m and Bible school at Louisville and Murdock at 10 a m. English service 11 to 11 30 and German service 11 30 to 12 at Murdock. Young Peoples meeting at 7 p m and evening preaching at 7 30.
Fred Klemme owns a Buick four in eight year ownership with no repairs until this week. The vehicle has run reliably when needed and is now in good condition. The piece emphasizes the value of a well cared for car and preventive maintenance.
A. E. Lake of southeast of Murdock learned last Thursday of his brother's death in Shenandoah Iowa. The message from the brother's son and wife gave funeral details for Saturday afternoon and said Mr and Mrs A E Lake would attend. A fuller account is promised in the coming issue.
Matt Thimean and his son Victor are erecting a barn for Mr. W T Weddell to house his cows. Victor Thimean, recently laid off from the Havelock airplane factory due to material shortages, previously flew planes on company trips and took driving lessons.
At the Lincoln Methodist conference Rev J W Bandy formerly of Nebraska City was assigned to Beaver City in the southwest. Mrs Bandy and family were visiting during the conference and have moved to Beaver City where they are now located.
Last Thursday a group of young men and their lady friends gathered by the Weeping Water under moonlight. They built a fire in a grove, prepared a fine supper, and praised the cooks for their steak. Attendees included Henry Amegwert, Richard Tool, Albert Theil, Marion Schewe, Herman Wendt, Martin Blum, Misses Catherine Tool, Esther Jenning, Ina Henry, Lois Van Vikingberg, Iola Noyes, and Mrs. Leonard Freweamer.
The American Bankers Association closes its sessions with enough pledges to fund at least 100 five thousand dollar economics scholarships in U S colleges. Initial receipts total 468225 dollars, aiming for 1,000,000 to support 200 scholarships. Oscar Wells of Birmingham elected president and officers installed. State bank division backs federal reserve continuation and uniform state laws, reiterating opposition to branch banking.
Local Bates shop urges families to stock up on school supplies with a seasonal sale. The offer highlights notebooks pencils pens and backpacks aimed at students and teachers preparing for the new term.
Nebraska Supreme Court action centers on Christian Neumann's will and German inheritance decrees. Maria Britza of Germany is favored. Austrian widow and seven minor children claim half. German court rulings and U.S. alien property custodian actions shape the dispute.
Lincoln highway will host the first real test of road building materials with 3000 lineal feet laid for comparison of asphaltic concrete sheet asphalt emulsified asphalt Kentucky rock asphalt penetration macadam and reinforced concrete. Contracts awarded include 500 feet of each material at rates from 1.15 to 2.15 per square yard. Taxpayers seek durable road with reasonable cost across thousands of miles awaiting paving.
An Octobers report from Bogota confirms a state of slavery among Meta and Vinchada Indians. They are hunted with dogs and have sunk to a low morale, with children being sold or bartered to traders. Congress is moving to address the crisis.
The notice invites readers to use the Journal Want Ad column to sell or buy goods and services, encouraging submissions and outlining how to reach the newspaper for placement.
Nashua New Hampshire Justice Harlan Fiske Stone of the U S Supreme Court urged New Hampshire lawyers to address administrative flaws in the justice system and the growing disregard for law. He warned that improved enforcement and organized prosecutors are needed, not sensational crusades, to curb rising violence and crime.
A catalog listing all grades tablets spelling pencils slates slate pencils colored pencils Crayolas crayons water color paints Palmer and practice paper history note paper composition books history covers rings chalks and related school supplies. Includes chalk white and color varieties for classroom use.
Charles Loree of Richardson county Nebraska, a noted pioneer and official, died after a three month illness. Arrived in 1865 at age thirteen, he served as clerk of the district court, register of deeds, county clerk, and held deputy posts. He knew nearly every resident and was famed for legal advice freely given.
Madison, Sept 28. Wisconsin farm radio use rises from 4500 sets in 1924 to an estimated 12000 in 1925 according to the State Department of Markets. The state broadcasts market reports on 278 meters from WLSL six times daily via private wire. Each Tuesday at 8 p.m. Stevens Point Chamber of Commerce sponsors a musical program from WLBL.
The County Court in Plattsmouth Nebraska notifies creditors of the estate of John Bertz deceased to present claims by Feb 4 1926 and to settle debts within one year from Nov 2 1925. Hearing to examine claims is set for Nov 2 1925 and Feb 4 1926 at 10 o clock a.m. in the County Court room.
Carl G. Gray of Omaha, president of the Union Pacific system, warned at the national safety congress banquet in Cleveland that railway travel is safe but grade crossing risks persist for automobile occupants. He noted derailments risk and urged heightened protection at crossings.
Rev Richard Neumarker aged eighty one retires from the Evangelical Protestant church in Columbus after twenty six years as pastor and a long career in the Midwest. He previously led the Evangelical Lutheran church at Barada Neb and served in the Franco Prussian War era with the Red Cross. He estimates baptisms at 1500 marriages at 400 and funerals at 500.
Lincoln September 28. The state railway commission approved the Burlington railroad’s request to withdraw permits allowing passengers to ride on way freight trains between Endicott and Red Cloud Nebraska. The commission had previously ordered that all roads must apply to the commission for future such permissions.
In Cass County Nebraska guardianship of Lucinda Brittain an Incompetent person. Thomas W Glenn filed report and resignation as guardian with petition to approve report discharge liability and appoint a new guardian. Hearing set October 15 1925 at 10 am in Plattsmouth county court room. Notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal one week prior to hearing date.
Petition seeks appointment of administrator Emery D Hoenshell for the estate of David J Hoenshell. Hearing set for October 26, 1925 at 10:00 a.m. in County Court. Notice to interested parties via three weekly publications in The Plattsmouth Journal as required.
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