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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1925
Page
5
The article emphasizes a bank's commitment to more than lending. It promises advisory support, accountability for deposits, and a customer oriented approach, inviting readers to open an account based on these values.
Murray State Bank clerk Robert Shrader handled business in Plattsmouth last Saturday. Parr Young and family planned a trip to Alva Oklahoma Friday. Mrs Gayer visiting relatives from Louisianna. Miss Willa Park staying in Omaha caring for an aunt in poor health. George L. Farley, Plattsmouth, on business in Murray Monday. L G Meisinger traveled by car last Tuesday. Lester Gansemer on a Plattsmouth business visit last Tuesday morning. Ray Chrisweisser and wife visited Plattsmouth last Tuesday afternoon. Timms family left Sunday for Rapid City and the Black Hills for about two weeks. William Minford, Elbert Wiles visiting the state fair Tuesday and Wednesday. J W Derger and Henry Heebner in Cedar Creek last Saturday. John Farris in Nebraska City earlier in the week for auto repairs. Warren Munn and Herman Smith mentioned.
A long list of social visits and errands across Murray Plattsmouth Louisville and surrounding farms includes Patrick Allen of Springfield visiting relatives in Murray, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Carroll hosting, and numerous trips by Wiliam Lindner A. D. Rhoden and others for business and family matters. Reports note Florence Lancaster ill, David Eaton sick improving, dry Cedar County conditions and local hospital visits.
The Roller Canary Association of Omaha met with Mrs. Frank Reed on August 30 with about 30 members attending. The gathering was a picnic style meeting and Mrs. Reed, a member, has raised 25 Roller canaries this year noted for their softer singing and sweeter notes.
Mike Cieney relocates from Plattsmouth to a farm where Wayne Campbell has been living and is returning to Bland Missouri. Campbell had farmed there the past year and has sold his interests to Cieney who takes over the property.
Last Monday evening Emil Von Gillern, inspector at the gravel pit east of town, was crowded against a bridge wall and struck by another car while returning home. His car was nearly demolished and both occupants were rolled along the road. He rode a motorcycle back to town the next day.
Emil Walters of Plattsmouth has completed the foundation for a new home for Fred Ahrends. The superstructure by Herman TeeKotter and sons will start soon and be rushed to completion before winter.
A fragment notes John Campbell engaging in activities slated for September 1. Details are limited to this August text and lack specifics on location or purpose.
Last Friday a young person visited the home of a gentleman to apply for membership in the family and received a warm reception from both father and mother. All are doing well, and the father remains joyous yet steady in the happy event.
C D Rhoden of Murray Nebraska seeks to purchase stock hogs that are not sick. No restrictions on amount or price given.
W L Seybolt and spouse joined J W Stone and wife for a visit in Shenandoah Iowa at Henry Fields seed house. A witchcraft incident disrupted ignition and power causing a long detour before reaching Plattsmouth ferry. They finally returned home in the early morning after a noted stop at KFNF.
James Earhardt bought two fine watermelons in town, left one in his car, and found one melon missing when he returned. He searched until after supper and late at night but could not locate the thief or the missing fruit.
A Sunday gathering at Pappilon hosted Phillip Keil and family along with Otto Wohlfart Robert Burr and spouses, Mrs Virginia, C M Reed and wives with Rose and Helen Vir gin, and Malvern Vir gin. Dale Vir gin and his wife welcomed all, with their daughter Miss Margaret Vir gin providing violin entertainment for a splendid day.
Ford Motor Company plans to operate two airplanes on daily round trips between Detroit and Chicago to carry United States mail. The Postmaster General stated bids would be sought but Ford already offers daytime service and will connect with the trans continental mail line in Chicago. One plane currently runs daily between the cities. a second will begin after a formal bid process.
London reports William Marconi aboard his yacht Electra demonstrated his wireless lighthouse system. The device flashes wireless warnings to navigators using a six meter wavelength instead of traditional light signals.
Shop Bates Book and Stationery Store for school supplies and essentials. Get notebooks pens backpacks and organizers to start the academic year.
A brief motto from 1st Thessalonians 5 21 urging discernment and steadfastness. The golden text reinforces testing ideas and embracing virtue as guiding principle. The phrase reflects religious instruction and moral advice carried by communities.
The text narrates Paul and Silas with Timothy traveling from Philippi to Amphipolis and Apollonia, then Thessalonica, describing their mission, the Christian response, and subsequent expulsion. It cites biblical passages and connects events to Thessalonica’s historic role and later move to Berea, ending with promises of divine salvation and Psalmist counsel.
The 85th birthday of Robert R. Nickles of Murray was celebrated with a sizable family reception at the Nickles home on Tuesday. Born September 8, 1840 in Kentucky, Nickles moved to Missouri then Nebraska before settling near Murray, where he farms a 240 acre tract. He and wife Mary Rhea have a daughter Bertha at home and children George S. Ray, Lucy Crosser, and Alfred Nickles.
Bates Book Store advertises a full line of school supplies with lowest prices for students and teachers.
Lincoln Neb Sep 8 Attendance at the Nebraska state fair rose above last year on the second day despite unsettled weather. Judging of draft horses and the state horse show tournament opened. Baby beeves sold well to buyers from Omaha Lincoln and outstate cities. County champion demos began with plans to reach national fairs. Fine arts displays drew praise with Ned Glen Michael winning grand Shorthorn calf honors. Firsts listed for Angus Hereford and Shorthorn classes.
The Standard Gas and Electric Company announces a cooperative plan with the federal government to build a 10.75 million dollar water power plant on the Ohio River at Loutayville. The facility will start with 108,900 horsepower in 13 units, with potential for 135,000, and a two mile dam to aid navigation between Pittsburgh and Cairo as part of a nine foot water stage plan.
Local printing office announces availability of business forms including letterheads envelopes and ledger sheets produced at the Journal office using modern presses for quick turnaround and bulk orders.
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