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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1925
Page
5
A contemplation of safe banking and service prompts readers to consider opening an account. The column then shifts to Murray news with visits from Kansas City and Omaha, corn yields in local fields, business notices, American Legion activity, and community travels among residents and merchants.
Uncle Don Rhoden shows modest improvement in health. Arthur Bayless and family from Broken Bow visit George S. Ray's household. Robert and C R Troop plan cattle purchases in Denver and west. Uncle Win Puls visits Plattsmouth for business and family time. Philip Keil serves as pallbearer for Mrs. Adam Stoehr's funeral and travels to the burial near Cedar Creek. Mrs. Clara Wilson of Kansas City mentioned.
Phillip Keil planned to go to Plattsmouth alone a few days ago and thought his car unnecessary. The text ends before the result or outcome of his travel.
Phillip Rhin's Sunday birthday gathering honored by relatives while marking the fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rhin. Attendees included Mrs. Thomas Fry, Mr. and Mrs. Grant Hackenberg and their children, Schuyler Hackenberg, Mrs. Honer McKay, Mrs. W. H. Pickard and daughter, Miss Wilma, Miss Hazel Bunch of Omaha.
An evolution debate degenerates into a staged farce as six debaters are kept in on the joke. Judges privately rule a draw after no clear point is made, with a final quip that mocks the audience as monkeys. Mentions G W McCracken Dr Gilmore Earl Troop and others.
The Aid society of the Christian church will be entertained at the church Wednesday October 14. Hostess Mrs. Robert Burr assisted by Mrs. Charles Reed Mrs. John Stones Mrs. McDonald and Miss Bertha Nickels. Lesson leader Mrs. Will Seybolt. All members requested to be present.
J A Scotten purchases the Murray hardware store from Frank Mrasek and Herman and Paul Richter. The sellers had run the shop for over a year with high standards, and Scotten is described as well liked and diligent, with expectations of success.
Ada Boynton of Plattsmouth and Ada Campbell celebrated birthdays the following day in a surprise gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Nickles. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Nickles, Clarence Boynton, Pat Campbell and family, Leo Boynton and wife, Edna Warren, Albert Harnes and family, Rose Cogdill, and Miss Alice Nickles. The event featured socializing, music, games, and a bountiful dinner.
Farmer George Minford discussed in a Murray State context with reference to Western farming and local agricultural issues. The piece notes Minford as a substantial farmer and feed expert, highlighting regional development and agrarian concerns.
In early week a party from Murray traveled west to Cheyenne to inspect cattle for purchase and then moved to Denver to view feeders. They returned home last Monday evening after the exploratory trip.
The Gansemer family has moved from the John W. Edmunds house to Plattsmouth for better school opportunities. Mr. Gansemer will remain as manager of Farmers Elevator and spend most time in Murray.
A Nebraska bank report shows Murray State Bank dated September 28 1925 listing loans 2025375 53 overdrafts 61847, bonds 0, banking house 4405 58, other assets 1591, due from banks 44540065, cash 406509, total assets 265107.08. Liabilities include capital 25000 surplus 500 undivided profits 6512 20 deposits 12155737 time deposits 21509571 cashier's checks 8524 58, w permanent funds 5087 24 total 265107 58.
I W G Boedeker president attests the bank statement as a true copy filed with the Department of Trade and Commerce. Attest: W G Boedeker President Leona Boedeker Director M Minford Director Notary public Anna Warga witnessed on October 8, 1725. commission expires 1928.
To save mailing expense by handing them to you at the annual meeting at the M W A hall in Murdock October 15 2 30 p m I hope you will be present Mrs Henry A Tool See s Treasurer American Red Cross Cass Co Chapter
A letter from Lincoln reflects on state Red Cross council insights from October 2 urging stronger roll calls to expand membership and support. It notes 20 000 soldiers in hospitals mainly mental or tubercular, cites a Knoxville case linking tennis to recovery, cites 2000 Red Cross nurses salaries and 1200 per child annual orthopedic care, and calls for disaster relief preparation and booklet distribution ahead of the annual meeting.
Paul moves from Athens to Corinth and preaches Christ to Jews and Gentiles while Aquilla and Priscilla work as tentmakers. Gallio frees Paul after Jewish charges fail. the vision reassures him and he stays a year and a half, founding a strong church.
Industrial notes report bids for gravel surfacing and grading across several routes, new bridges, street work, and a $250000 high school project. Other items cover hotel remodeling, a cheese factory, railroad and trolley updates, farm product shipments, and a new theater plan.
Platte river bridge near Cozad opened to traffic as part of state aid projects. Other towns report new or ongoing developments including a $125000 infirmary at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth, hospital plans at Columbus, a $222000 St John Episcopal church cornerstone in Omaha, and modernizing street and utility works across multiple communities.
Lincoln group leaders urge a $100,000 drive to build and equip a home for dependent members of the Nebraska order. Beatrice reports a contract for gravel on the Goldenrod highway east of here. Arapahoe notes four carloads of stock shipped from the locality. Norfolk bids opened for construction of a 200000 gallon storage tank adding to the city waterworks system.
Captain Longo of the Capena reports to the Rome press that the Capena struck an object early August 24 in rough seas, then learned the Sebastiano Veniero had sunk August 26. Longo goes to Rome to testify before naval authorities.
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