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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1925
Page
5
Dear children are urged to study hard and save money. The ad promotes starting a bank account to accumulate funds by next vacation and spring. It invites checking accounts of any size and notes no charge for hauling.
Murray state bank was closed on the observed legal holiday. Neighbors note community visits with Gertie Beckner improving after illness and several local residents traveling to Plattsmouth and Omaha for visits and business.
Oo A Davis visits Plattsmouth as administrator of D J Pitman estate. George Nickles and J A Scotten travel Nebraska City to Otoe County in Scotten’s truck. Frances Barker of Youngstown moves to Murray to live with sister W E Dui. R E Frans family visits near Nehawka at Kemper Frans home. Several residents travel to Lincoln for university arrangements.
Thomas Nelson of Banning and Nickles lumber yard attended the Red Bull Salesman convention in Omaha last Friday and Saturday. The event gathered sales staff for a household remedies company in which Nelson and other attendees hold stock. Nelson has been away from work recently but plans to return to road sales in a few weeks with the company’s products.
A wandering bee colony settled in Dr. J F Brendel's office cornice years ago and produced a large honey stash. With the colony now abundant and considered a nuisance, Messrs J P D Lewis and Lloyd Lewis were hired to eradicate the bees and recover the honey, resulting in a substantial collection.
The grading crew building a new road from the north south highway intersection toward four and a half miles west of Murray tears up ground. Round corners at the intersection will make the road better and safer if drivers obey the law and do not treat the curves as a race course. Grading is smoother but construction on the site makes travel very bumpy.
A birthday celebration at the Nickles home east of Murray marked the first anniversary of Robert Dale Nickles son of Mr and Mrs Perry Nickles. Guests included Mrs George Parks Mary and Clark Patrick Campbell Clarence Boynton family Lee Boyton Miss Edna Warren Florence Bartlett Reane Deres Dernier Bud Nickles Charles Green Mrs Rose Cogill and Miss Alice Nickles.
While Dr and Mrs Gilmore traveled they kept in touch with friends who hosted them and shared the Journal. In Hay Springs a Cass county colony greeted them and welcomed the couple, with many locals pleased to see the visitors.
The writer explains the past two weeks were not vacations at Christian Bible school in Murray. They describe attending Creston to meet their mother’s son, then teaching a class at Murdock and planning to join the Bible class at Union School on September 13.
Dr and Mrs G H Gilmore and their son John returned home after a month long visit and tour. They praised Cass County saying it beats the world and expressing long standing satisfaction with the area as a fine place to live.
The Lancaster family from Memphis Mo. completed a visit to the old home and enjoyed meeting old friends. They were joined by Mrs J T Royer and son Walter Rover and wife and by Mr Clyde on the return journey.
Miss Mary Ralton of Memphis and Charles Rover of Mason City Mo accompany friends who will visit here for some time with local acquaintances after returning home.
Despite poor health Mike Ryss returns to his forge to perform his blacksmith duties with quiet heroism. He persists in the trade despite not being fully able, determined to contribute and endure until recovery.
Sabbath school at 11 a m with preaching, Young People's meeting at 7 30 p m, mid week prayer Wednesday at 7 p m. Attendance has been good but hopes for 50 percent increase after vacation. Partial Tarkic missionary conference reports by Dorothy Todd, Julia Troop, and Mary Graham. Completion expected next Sabbath. All are invited to attend all services.
Lewiston Cemetery Association schedules a church meeting across the road on Tuesday September Std. to elect a director replacing the late William Chalfant and to conduct other business.
Last evening Charles M. Parker drove a Ford sedan on South Chicago Avenue when Leidigh of Nebraska City attempting to pass struck Parker from behind. Both cars were damaged with Leidingh’s car rolling twice and Parker’s fender and wheel damaged. no serious injuries reported.
Mrs Joseph Sediacek of this city is spending a short time at the sanitarium in Lincoln for rest and a brief course of treatment. She left Sunday for the city to remain for a short time due to lingering health issues.
A. A. Young offers two yearling Holstein bulls and a cow that will be fresh soon. Located at 31 2tn Murray.
A note directs readers to Bates Book Store for school supplies. The item emphasizes visiting the Bates location for required materials.
A sermon reflects on Paul and Silas in Philippi, the earthquake that freed them, and the Philippian church’s support from Rome. It emphasizes knowing Christ for eternal life, overcoming sin, and living by thoughts of virtue and praise, citing scripture and George MacDonald.
A neighbor warns about a day on which you have not done a good deed to someone. The message emphasizes daily acts of kindness and reciprocity within the community.
Avoca locals and visitors conduct business across nearby cities. Ora A. Copes and James Schwab with Nellie visit Kansas City and Plattsmouth while George Brazil and Henry Franzen family travel between Avoca, Lincoln, and Indiana. N W Frenk from Lincoln pays losses for Woodmen Accident after a Missouri Pacific crossing death. Mrs. Fay Hutchins receives $1,000 from a Missouri company and $2,000 from an Omaha firm.
George Shockley and Frank Betts paint the front of Mosman hardware store and the adjacent room, improving the building’s appearance. The effort promotes the town as well maintained and attractive.
Mrs. W. F. Wolf and her husband with their family physician Dr. J. W. Brendel took her to the Methodist hospital in Omaha where she underwent an operation for her health and is said to be getting along nicely since the procedure.
Mrs Nutzmann, injured in an automobile accident, is slowly recovering. She can now move about in a wheelchair though she cannot yet walk. Friends across the county are pleased by this improvement.
Avoca schools open this week with Superintendent Vanderdirks organizing staff for effective service. The faculty includes Miss Winnie Dysart and Miss Nina Brohm among others.
Three women are named in a fragmentary notice likely referencing a social or community event. The readable portions list Miss Phyllis Straub Mrs A B Cuar ver and Emma Rewnatt, suggesting a society or wedding context.
W A Hollenberger and wife Mrs Fred Rudge and daughter Anna visited C A Hollenberger and wife in Lincoln last Sunday during a automobile trip they were making.
Gust Rudge and wife with daughter Jean and Mrs Ora E Copes visited the KFNF broadcasting station at Shenandoah Iowa last Wednesday, traveling by automobile to the Field Station.
The Avoca Woman's Club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. John Norris. Members handled business, enjoyed a pleasant social hour, and were served delightful refreshments by Mrs. Norris. They departed hoping to meet again soon.
The family expresses gratitude for sympathy and aid after the death of Mrs. Maggie Kallmann. They thank friends neighbors and church choir members who provided support and musical selections during the memorial period.
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