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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1925

Page

4

Union Social Notes Highlight State Fair and Local Visits

Long list of Union residents visiting the state fair and nearby towns over Labor Day week. Mentions John Lidgett and wife, M R Dixon moving to Plattsmouth, police presence at the fair, and many local travel and work updates including E M Owings visiting Union and A L Becker shipping lumber to Omaha and Lincoln.

John McCartney Wyoming John Lidgett M. R. Dixon Plattsmouth Burlington Union John Irwin Ray Becker Hallis Banning T. E. Hathaway M. R. Pitman Roy Auburn Picken Fleming Robb Verdon Elizabeth Robb Nebraska City Mont Robb L. G. Todd Ellis LaRue Westley Woodard R. D. Stine Frank Anna Bauer Harold Nickles Greenwood Edward Fowler Isaac Dye Joseph Dukes Melvin Todd George Harrison Ray Fahrlander Malvern Glenwood Ben Hyde Downers Grove Fred Hanni Hyde Franklin County Illinois E. W. Keedy Ord Mrs. Comer Alex Eaton Liberty Luther Meade Harry Gunn Mr. Meade Thomas Jennings A. L. Becker Omaha Lincoln E. M. Owings Baptist Missionary Society of Nebraska Grand Island W. A. Taylor Ralph Uwley Elmwood Uley Missouri Pacificat Union Ahley

Porter Family Reunion at Arbor Lodge Nebraska City

Last Sunday at Arbor Lodge in Nebraska City the Porter family held a reunion with most members present. Attendees included Geo M Porter and wife Lincoln Judge Snavely and wife Charles Van Patten and wife all of Lincoln W H Porter and wife D B Porter and family J C Snavely and wife John Chriswisser and daughter Teen and W A Copenhayer and family. Geo M Porter, affiliated with Cotner University, left after the gathering to pursue work for the Nebraska institution of learning in Kansas.

Arbor Lodge Beautiful Grove Nebraska City Porter Geo. M. Porter Lincoln Judge Snavely Charles van Patten W. H. Porter D. B. Porter J. C. Snavely John Chriswisser W. A. Copenhayer Cotner University Kansas Nebraska Institution of Learning

State Fair Visitors Take Cottage Near Capital

G W Cheney and family along with Miss Sarah Upton and W B Banning and family traveled to the capital city last Sunday to attend the state fair where they will reside in a cottage during the exhibition.

G. W. Cheney Sarah Upton W. B. Banning

DeLozier Family Visits Union After 25 Years

William DeLozier of Hartington and his wife visited Union guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. LaRue and with other friends. The couple lived in Union a quarter century ago and now travel from the north country, renewing acquaintance with long-time residents.

Wm. DeLozier Hartington Union D. C. LaRue DeLoziers

Horseshoe Game Draws Proficient Tossers

The horseshoe game is popular in Union bars as players become adept at landing ringers, showing growing skill in the sport.

Jacks Taken to State Fair for Exhibition and Sale

Edward Dowler transported two prize jacks owned by A. D. Crunk to the state fair last Saturday. The animals, including the well bred Pride of the Horses Creek from Missouri, are shown and offered for sale or exhibition.

Jack Edward Dowler A. D. Crunk Mr. Crunk Missouri Horses Creek

Henry Field Station Visit by Becker Family

Last Sunday A L Becker and wife with daughter Miss Ethel and Henry Becker and family visited Shenandoah Iowa to attend services at the Henry Field Station.

Henry Field Station A. L. Becker Ethel Henry Becker Shenandoah Iowa Henry Field

Pleasant meeting by the Liberty Union club and upcoming PTA events

The Liberty Union club held a busy meeting last Wednesday with improved practices reviewed and kitchen curtains discussed. Plans include an achievement meeting with the PTA on September 18 at 7 30 p m, refreshments by the PTA, and entertainment by Mr and Mrs Snipes with two playlets and a community sing led by Mrs Louis Mougey. The event aims to involve every Union area home and to recruit more homemakers into University Extension Work and PTA membership. The county fair runs September 24 25 with multiple demonstrations by local clubs and unions focused on kitchen files silver cleaning refinished furniture fireless cookers and labor savers.

Liberty Union Club Parent-Teachers’ Association Upton Snipes Louis Mougey University Extension Housekeepers’ Union Golden Rod Club Four Corners Club Merry Workers Sunflower Club Glendale Club Maple Grove Club Triangle Club Clover Leaf Club

Dallas Man Lights Match Loses Car

A Dallas man struck a match to check for gas and found he had no car after. The tale recalls the sheriff who took a man’s car and kept it as an attachment, a stark reminder of possession and loss.

Dallas Texas

Hunting and Fishing Regulations Summary

The season for ducks geese coots plover and brant runs Sept 16 to Dec 31 with prairie chicken opening Oct 1. Ducks bag 25 daily 50 possession. geese grouse and prairie chickens up to 10 each. Resident licenses cost 1 for hunting and fishing 2 for trapping. non residents 10 for hunting and fishing 2 for fishing 25 for trapping. alien licenses higher. Numerous fines apply for licenseless hunting fishing trapping and violations including use of ferrets and hunting on reserves.

Citien U. S Missouri River Department of Agriculture Department

Prohibition Officers Shortage Baffles Press

The press questions why Gen. Andrews cannot recruit 350,000 volunteer prohibition officers. It suggests men of such caliber may refuse, preferring to buy their own alcohol.

Journal Want Ad Column Offers Classified Opportunity

Local readers are invited to place or find want ads in the Journal Want Ad column. Share offerings to buy or sell goods, services, or notices. Quick, affordable, and targeted reach within the community.

Journal

President's Fight In President's Flight Golf Tourney

The local gold tournament President's flight advanced to the semi finals with Wynn defeating Bates to reach that stage. In first round results Sears Davis fell to Fred H. Wynn, John Bauer beat C. E. Hartford, Stuart Egenberger defeated G. E. DeWolf and will face Bauer, Charles Hartford Jr. beat E J Richey, Rev H G McClusky beat F I Rae and will meet Hartford, and L O Minor beat Evi Spier to meet the Schulhof Fricke winner.

Sears Davis Fred H. Wynn R. A. Bates James G. Mauzy Wynn Bates John Bauer C. E. Hartford Stuart Egenberger G. E. DeWolf Bauer Charles Hartford, Jr E. J. Richey Rev. H. G. McClusky F. I. Rae Hartford L. O. Minor Evi Spier Ed Schulhof Fritz Fricke

Bridge sought for Missouri River linking Nebraska and South Dakota

A joint Nebraska South Dakota plan seeks state aid for a Niobrara Missouri River bridge on the Kansas Nebraska Dakota route. The several hundred thousand dollar project would be shared by both states and nearby counties. State Engineer Lochran indicated a boundary line bridge might require a special legislative appropriation since state aid funds cannot cover a structure not wholly inside Nebraska.

Lincoln Missouri Rive Niobrara Nebraska South Dakota E. N. D. Highway Association Cochran Capitol Superior Lochran

Warden Fenton Launches War on Dope in Prison

Lincoln Neb Sept 7 Warden Fenton leads a determined campaign to end narcotics into the state penitentiary. He recalls wiping out traffic when first appointed and now vows to cut off supplies by tightening access and removing suspected guards and privileged visitors.

Lincoln Neb State Penitentiary Fenton

Hay Inspection Debate Spreads to Federal State Roles

Nebraska officials discussed cooperative hay inspection at shipping points with federal and state agencies. E. E. Parker of the federal hay standardization bureau announced plans for a licensed inspector in Kansas City with potential Omaha coverage. He noted shipments to Chicago are already federally inspected and cited growing alignment for better prices through inspection. A Cozad farmers meeting last spring showed strong interest in inspection.

H. J. McLaughlin Nebraska Department of Agriculture McLaughlin E. E. Parker Hay Standardization Bureau Kansas City Georgia Fiorda Wisconsin Iowa Nebraska Parker Omaha Chicago Denver Ogden Oklahoma City Texas California Kansage Department of Agriculture McKelvie Bryan Cozad

Household Goods For Sale At Bargain Prices

Overwhelming selection of furniture and appliances from good homes offered at steep discounts. Pianos, duofolds, rugs, tables, chests, dressers, kitchen cabinets, dining sets, and stoves with prices ranging from a few dollars to a few hundred. Includes a player piano and extensive record collection. Cash discount offered.

Schmoeller & Mueller Kalamazoo Laramie Stewart Great Western Clarke-Jewell Detroit Jewell Eclipse

Free Delivery Ad for 118-122 South 6th Street

A compact ad note offers free delivery for a service at 118 122 South 6th Street with a contact phone 645 in Plattsmouth.

South 6Th Street Plattsmouth

Texans Question Ma Ferguson Victory

The article notes Texan residents debating whether electing Ma Ferguson as chief executive was wise, a recurring theme in state administrations.

Texas Ma Ferguson

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Union Department Herman F. Comer Becker A. L. Begker Union, Nebr Razor Strop L. A. Upton, Hardware and Furniture Law PEN Federal Bureau Caron The F.m.soennichsen Co BIG Values Ghrist
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