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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1925
Page
4
Greenwood community news highlights visits from E L McDonald and G W Holt in Lincoln and Omaha. Local trades, harvest work, water system upgrades, stock sales, and bank events feature amid weather and social updates including Talcott's return and a wild west show.
Will Attend Grand Island meeting. Fred Ethrege of the local lodge departs this morning to represent Greenwood at the state grand lodge convening in Grand Island this week.
Mrs. J T Carpenter learned of her brother Ed Brown death at his Kensington Kansas home. He was about 52, a farmer, and died from heart disease attributed to overwork. Mrs Carpenter travels there to assist and attend the funeral.
Martin Doud begins construction of a home on the D L D highway with Gust Sorman as contractor and builder. Work will proceed as weather permits and aims for quality execution.
Community event last week honored Greenwood school teachers and Rev. L J Jeffreys newly returned minister. A devoted program by the organizing committee provided an enjoyable evening as residents thanked educators and the minister for their upcoming year of service.
Last week 142 children underwent a physical test revealing 53 with defective eyes 3 with poor ears 30 with bad throats or noses and 42 with defective teeth. Thirty percent had bad teeth and 21 percent had bad throats or noses. Eye trouble appears higher in upper grades, while two cases of bad eyes were noted in lower rooms. The report urges parental cooperation and notes improved lighting in school.
Annual statement listing cash on hand accounts receivable inventories and fixed property as of June 30 1925 with liabilities notes payable depreciation capital stock surplus and deficit totals. Signers include E A Landon president O F Peters secretary C O Swanson E H Armstrong John Hammer L J Walradt directors and E O Miller notary public sworn October 2 1925.
Thursday and Friday daily notes list Thomas W. Glenn of Hamburg visiting county affairs, Mrs. V. O. Vincent and daughter Helen of Corning, Adam Meisinger calling on trading friends, Mrs. C. F. Vallery and sister from Ulysses, and William Gravett from Omaha subscribing at Lowell Arizona. Friday visitors include E. J. Hild and family to Lewiston for a funeral, Mrs. Martha Baumeister and Mrs. Rutherford in Lincoln, Mrs. Frank B. Shopp and Marjorie in Omaha, and George Denton from Kilgore en route to Omaha with cattle. Saturday mentions Mrs. Max Vallery in Omaha and Searl S. Davis in Lincoln to see relatives and the Nebraska Washington game.
Duroc Journal-Bulletin notes 50 head of Colonel bred Durocs led by W. J. Great Col. a top junior sire. McMurry and Lamb praise his transmission and progeny quality. Breeders invited to October 19 sale to see leading Durocs. catalogs available.
Mrs. Walter Byers left for Omaha to visit St. Catherine's hospital where Joseph Beil, a longtime neighbor, lies critically ill. Mrs. George A. Kaffenberger from Lincoln also departed for Lincoln after a visit here for medical treatment.
George E. Green recalls the Red Cross response to a Midwest tornado case in St Louis. Doctors nurses railroad officials and hospital equipment swiftly organized relief. Supplies loaded and dispatched to East St Louis terminal within hours showcasing organized efficiency and urgent mercy.
Bates Book Store lists needed classroom supplies at market prices. Students and teachers can find notebooks pencils erasers and rulers in stock with discounts on bulk purchases.
Miss Edith Mays of Wahoo will lead the choir at Hastings First Methodist Church, a large central Nebraska church with 1400 members. She will also handle church secretary tasks, bringing valued musical leadership to the Hastings community.
The Journal ad reaches about 75 percent of the buying public, highlighting strong reach and potential sales impact for advertisers. The statistic underscores broad readership and effectiveness of newspaper advertising.
A brief, fragmented reflection argues that even imperfect qualities can imply value and ability. The speaker contends that lacking features does not guarantee uselessness and asserts competence despite gaps.
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