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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
4
Local notes recount J A Scotten selling land to Frank Mrasek both of Murray. Omaha parade drawn many locals while educators and Legion members attend events in Lincoln and Omaha. Union residents visit relatives, shop, shell corn, and plan winter in Florida.
Blair Porter hauls and spreads gravel along the center of Union Street to create a double sided surface and better separate traffic lanes. The method aims to improve road stability and traffic flow.
The Journal highlights Brice Wolf the blacksmith and implement dealer and Joseph Banning the hardware furniture and implements merchant in the issue, noting their advertising presence and offerings.
The Rev. James Runnels and his family moved into the parsonage and attended the first service last Sunday. He previously led a church south of Silver Creek and arrives with strong enthusiasm for the Master’s work.
A most interesting service was presented last Sunday at the Methodist church under the instruction of Mrs. L. B. Mougay. The Bible school members staged the program and Mrs Mary Luxford sang My Task most beautifully.
Bible school will be held at both churches during regular hours. The Baptist church will host morning preaching led by Rev. W. A. Taylor. At the Methodist church Rev. Runnels will preach at Wyoming church with no morning service, but evening services will proceed. Epworth League and Baptist Young Peoples Union will hold evening services.
Last Sunday marked the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Jvan Balfour with a gathering at her home. Guests praised the dinner prepared by the hostess and shared in the merriment, with attendees including her father Mrs. R. C. Ferguson and aunt and uncle Charles Ferguson of Nebraska City, Bert Bord and wife, C. C West of Dunbar, and Mr. and Mrs. Mont Robb of Union.
Mrs Harriett Pickens disposes of her cafe at Union to C C Pitman who will operate the business here with Mrs Pickens assisting.
Washington October 5 The American debt commission shifts focus to funding Czecho Slovakia debt with the Czecho Slovakian commission led by Dr V Pospisil visiting the treasury and state departments as talks open and an Italian funding mission is expected by month’s end to keep momentum.
Mrs. Martha J. Petersen of this city went to Kennard to attend the funeral of Mrs. James Jensen mother in law of Mrs. Myrtle Jensen formerly Miss Myrtle Petersen and returned home on Tuesday.
President Coolidge addressed the Omaha Legion convention urging demobilization of racial hatreds and a shift from war preparations to roads, homes, education, and peace. He backed broad selective service and warned against militarism while praising civil authority, urging a spirit of friendship and mercy for global harmony.
Card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support during illness and bereavement. Special thanks to Dr. T. P. Livingston and Mrs. A. F. Seybert for kindness. Signed by Philip Stoehr and Children.
Deputy sheriffs Archie Hoffmann and Abel Mendoza, arrested in Tiajuana on abduction charges, were released after Mendina, the Mexican detainee, was sent back to Mexico. Governor Rodriguez ordered the release once Mendina left the San Diego jail and crossed the boundary.
Weeping Water reports visits by Mrs. George Reed of Portland and several others from Lincoln Avoca and Omaha on business, shopping, or social occasions. Local building and farming activity includes Albert Hay constructing a barn and crib improvements for corn storage. The community notes a young marriage and a class ring presentation at Weeping Water High School.
Miss Olive Baker and Clarence Johnson wed in a quiet ceremony at the Baker home with Rev. George Morey officiating. The event featured a gold ring ceremony, autumn floral decorations, and a sister of the bride played the wedding march and a song. Olive Baker, a Weeping Water area native and Cass County teacher, joins Clarence Johnson for life.
Baseball fans at Russell Pharmacy watched a game at Pittsburgh stadium Wednesday afternoon. They enjoyed the match as they listened to play by play on WOAW radio.
Mrs. Rehmeyer, who spent the summer in Europe visiting relatives and revisiting her childhood scenes, returned home last week. The trip, though pleasant abroad, made home seem more beautiful upon her return to Weeping Water.
County agent L. KR Snipes reports hog cholera in the county and urges immediate action. He advises burning all hogs that have died and stamping out infection, plus vaccinating remaining hogs and maintaining best sanitary conditions to prevent spread.
Last Wednesday after noon a northbound car driven by L. D. Parish of Elmwood carrying his wife collided with a southbound vehicle driven by Hubert Blake near Nehawka. Both cars were damaged beyond use. Parish suffered serious rib injuries from the crash.
Frank J. Davis of Broken Bow visits Weeping Water and stays with Troy L. Davis and wife while in town.
A group returning from a football trip to Orleans Wisconsin and a visit to Omaha for an American Legion convention recounts a storied journey. Passengers Henry Crozier Lloyd Wolcott Carl Day Frank Kline and Dr Specht describe a memorable state rivalry game and praise Illinois teams while noting rough travel and hard to reach stalks in the fields they viewed.
The Weeping Water ladies lib, aiding social and community progress, gathered at Mrs Ogden's home after a football game. They were honored by a skilled entertainer and served a delightful luncheon, marking a pleasant afternoon of fellowship and activity.
Visitors from Weeping Water traveled in Art Wiles' car to Urleans and back last Saturday. They described a wonderful game and trip through the state of laws with views of Illinois. The group included Art Wiles Seward Day Leslie Wiles Ray Wiles Menroe Wiles Oscar Domingo and Andrew Johnson.
Stockholm October 4 Prizes totaling about 4 million dollars will be awarded to 124 winners as the Nobel Foundation marks the 25th annual prize distribution. The foundation holds about 8 million dollars in funds with 115 165 kroner per prize. Germany leads with 26 prizes, followed by France 21 and England 14. Sweden has seven and the United States nine from 1901 to 1924.
Announcement notes that all forms of business documents are printed at the Journal office, offering printing services for legal, financial, and private use with quick turnaround and reliable quality.
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