PLATTSMOUTH. SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 1931.
PAGE FOUH
UNION ITEMS. Grinding!
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lure
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lion.
.1. Moupey
Henry Hetker threshed and deliv
ered the first new wheat last Tues
day at the Stites elevator, with qual
ity very pood.
Klizabeth Robb of Nebraska City
visited her Rrandt'ather and aunt
over the Fourth, returning home
Sunday evening.
H. W. Griffin was a visitor in
Plattsraouth on last Saturday whert
he was called to look after some bus
iness for a short time.
Simon Cruber and wife were re
joicing over the arrival of a very
tine baby boy who came to their
home Ju!v 5th. all doing nicely.
Jack Roddy and Frank Bauer were
in Plattsmouth on last Sunday where
were visiting with menus ami
attending a very pleasing pic-
sliow.
A. Haines and wite Ol I'apu
the former a cousin of Mrs. K.
were spentmip we mmm
end at the Moug'.y home v.nere tne
all enjoy, d the visit very much.
Flemming Robb and family of
Lincoln, were guests for tin- day
last Sunday at the home of Mont
Robb and daughter. Miss Agusta,
where all enjoyed the visit very
much.
George M. Porter and the good wife
of Lincoln were visiting with friends
and relatives in Union for the day
on last Sunday, they driving over
from their home in Lincoln for the
occasion.
A number of fun loving people oi
Union were over to Omaha on last
Monday evening where they went to
enjoy the gathering of the Cass
county people at the Ak-Sar-Ben den
at Omaha.
Mrs. H. A. Chilcott has been quite
poorlv for the past two weeks and
still is compelled to remain in bed
where she is receiving every care.
Her many friends hope she may soon
be able to be out again.
Mesdames 1. Ray Frans and C.
B. Smith were at Murray cn last
Tuesday afternoon where they were
in attendance at the reception given
by Mrs. Harry 6. Todd in honor
of Mrs. Lee K. Kniss of Los Angeles.
Paul Criffin. the twelve year old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Horace W. Grif
fin has been quite ill at their home
and during the time his grand
mother. Mrs. E. H. Griffn of Platts
mouth. has been assisting in his rare.
L. F. Fitch and wife and Mr. and
Mr;. Ralph Pearsley were enjoying
the meeting of the former residents
of Rock Bluffs who were in meeting
at the Hutchison erove on last Sun
ilav and where an excellent time was
had.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Moore and
the kiddies were over to York on ,
last Sunday where they were visit
log relatives and on their return
they were uenmpanied by Mr.
Moore's father. P. K. Moore, who is
visiting here, for a time.
Pat Roddy and Luce;'.:: Banning
have accepted positions with thy pav
ing crew and are working ai-tlic
pouring of the concrete, they being
in charge of the edges on the slab
which is being laid. Ottis Keene al
so is working with the crew.
Dr. A. J. Muilman of Talmage.
having some business to look after
at Omaha, drove there last Tuesday
and as he passed through Union Mrs.
Mailman stepped for a visitor with
her folks, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. LaRue.
Mrs. Fullman was formerly Miss Ina
La Rue.
Joe Bauer and sister. Anna, who
have been visiting for the past two
weeks at Ponca City, Oklahoma,
where they have been visiting at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Nickles and where all have been en
joying the visit very much, return
ed home on Tuesday afternoon of
this week.
Albert Shuldice. who is an old
time friend of Philip F. Rihn. was
a visitor for last Saturday and Sun
day at" the Rihn home, and on Sun
day they all went to Lincoln where
they visited for the day and also in
spected the new capifol building
which they consicJer a very excellent
piece of workmans' ip.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Fr;;ns enter
tained on last Monday evening in
honor of Mr. and Mrs. Lee K. Kniss
of Las Angeles, who are visiting for
Let ns grind and mix your
Poultry and Hog Feed. We do
the job to suit you. Prices right.
Geo. A. Stites
Grain Co.
4
dav with 5 2 trucks working they
were able to pour 1400 feet of con
crete, and it being 20 feet in width,
makes 2 ,000 square feet of concrete
laid that day. It is expected that
they will be able to approximate
1900 feet of roadway when all gets
to working in good shape.
some two week
county. They
Thursday for
southwest, and
some time in
with friends in Cass
are departing on
their home in the
will expect to spend
Yellowstone park on
their way home.
During the rush incident to the
paving of the roadway south of Un
ion, Mr. H. V. Grlffln has secured
David C. LaRue as helper in the
blacksmith shop, with the years of
experience and being at home in
the shop where he has worked so
many years. Mr. LaRue who is a fin
ished workman, makes it very handy
for him to take hold of the work.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the
Episcopal church held their regular
meeting July 3rd at the home of
Miss Delhi West at Wyoming. The
president conducted the service as a
memorial to the Rev. Wesley W.
Barnes. The Auxiliary was organ
ise I during the time when Rev.
Barnes served as Rector of St.
Rfary's Nebraska City and Christ
church, Wyoming.
Donald Erwin, son of John Erwin
and wife, has been assisting at the
elevator and filling station of Geo.
A. Stites. as they have been having
a decided rush in business as they
are serving the truck haulers and
there are nearly 65 of them, which
keeps one busy, and with the grind
ing which comes in plentifully, and
the reception of grain at the elevator
makes the business house of Mr.
Stilts a very busy place.
First Time in Life.
On last Sunday W. H. Porter and
the good wife hitched up their auto
mobile and heading the animal to
wards the north pole soon found some
very hilly but nevertheless very pro
ductive country along the western
hanks of the Missouri river, and con
tinuing they were soon in the vicin-
tv of the old pioneer town, Kock
Bluffs, thev drove down a level road
and coming to a gas pump, stopped
ind found that they were in the once
famous town of Rock Bluffs. As they
stopped, out came Fred Patterson,
the county surveyor of Cass county,
and also the nriprietor of the only-
business house in the once thriving
city of Rock Bluffs. While having
resided in Cass county for probably
a quarter of a century, Mr. Porter
had never before been in this his
toric town, and was surprised to find
that he was then. He had Mr. Pat
terson fill his car with gasoline, that
be miuht sav the first time he was
there he made a purchase. After a
very friendly visit they wended their
way on northward and in a few min
utes they were at Plattsmouth. where
thev attended services at the Meth
odist church and listened to an ex
cellent discourse by the Rev. C. O.
Troy, pastor of the church, and were
ible to return to their home in time
for the midday meal.
this
Many Want Langhorst.
There is much talk about
county in favor of having Louis F.
Langhorst appointed as Democratic
National Committeeman for Nebras
ka. In his home county Mr. Lang
horst is well thought of and his
friends here knowing his ability as
an organizer are anxious to see him
appointed to the position. Senator
W. B. Banning, who knows the sen
timent of democratic politics, is loud
in his praise of Mr. Langhorst as an
organizer and worker.
the
Old Settlers to Meet.
A all has been issued by
president of the Cass county Old
Settlers organization. Hon. W. B.
Banning, for a meeting of the offi
ce .s and official beard, to meet at
the library building, which is under
ti e P.Mik of I'nion. the call being for
! p. m.. Saturday. July 11th. at which
time it is expected that the proposi
tion of having a picnic of the Old
Settlers this summer will be discuss
ed and determined. There has thus
far been a picnic of the organization
for the past 43 years without a break.
Let all interested in' the matter be
in attendance.
For the Best
Groceries & Meats
SEE US
We make it our practice tc
furnish absolutely the very
best goods at a price within
the reach of all. Highest price
paid for Country Produce.
R. D, STINE
Union, Nebr.
Will Hold School Meet.
On June 2fth. there was a school
meeting which was attended by some
thirtv natrons of the school district.
There was at that time offered a mo
tion to increase the levy from S mills
to 10 mills for school purposes, the
motion failed in the vote by 21 to 7
of carrying. A number feeling that
the amount was inadequate have ask
ed that another meeting be called
and hare designated July 2Srd as
the date and the meeting at the Un
ion school building. Noli es have
been posted to this effect an 1 at that
time it is proposed to ask for a re
consideration of the forme - action.
route to Colorado, where he will
spnd the summer on a ranch.
Enjoyed Social Meeting.
The members of the Woman's Ex
tension club met at the old library
building on Tuesday evening of this
week where they with the families.
nioved a social time, with a pro
gram, social hour and very delicious
refreshments.
Visit at the Old Home.
Mrs Rnzella Clark and Mrs. Vesta
Clark. King Clark and Mr. and Mrs.
Edgar Newton, the latter couple oi
iMnt trnontl-,. stieiit a number of days
last week at Chilacot he. Trenton and
Springhill, Missouri, where the two
Mesdamea Clark were born and where
they tired during their early girl
hood. While to be precise, the 49
years which bare passed since they
left there has intervened they found
m.mv nponle who knew thcin then
and rpioenized them when informed
who they were. They enjoyed a
splendid visit and arrived home on
Similar niirht. makinc the trip via
the automobile of Mr. and Mrs. L'd-
gar Newton.
From Tuesday's Daiiy
Judge James T. Begley departed
this morning for Lincoln where he
spent the day attending to some mat
ters of business.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Ghrist, who
were at Greenfield, Iowa, to attend
the funeral of a relative, have re
turned to their home here.
Mrs. B. E. Woodward of Red Oak,
Iowa, was here Monday to enjoy a
visit with the old friends, motoring
over from the Iowa City.
Miss Vivian Moore departed Mon
day for McCook where she will spend
the summer at the home of her
grandmother, Mrs. Robert Ward.
Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Royal of Lin
coln were here over Sunday to visit
with Judge C. L. Graves, father of
Mrs. Royal and also attending the
Rock Bluffs picnic.
Rudolph Bergmann, well known
business man of Manley, was in the
city for a few hours today looking
after some matters at the court nouse
and visiting with friends.
C. E. Ledgeway. clerk of the uis
trict court and W. R. Holly, were
In Omaha today where they were
called to spend a few hours looking
after some matters of business.
Deputy Sheriff Rex Young, Sam
Reed and Couuty Attorney W. G.
Kieck were at Council Bluns touay
to look over the Murdock bank rob
bers and to arrange for their being
brought here for trial.
M. L. Ruby, for many years a pro
minent resident of near Mynard. came
in Monday to look afer his land in
terests here and to visit his children,
Mrs. James Gruber of Murray. Tonj
Ruby of Mynard and Mrs. Dewey
Reed of this city.
Miss Margaret Hiber, of Hastings,
who came in Sunday for a visit with
her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John
Hiber and other relatives, in company
with her brother, Richard, who has
here for the past three weeks, return
ed yesterday to their home.
From Wednesday's Dally
Mr. aud Mrs. O. A. Davis of Mur
ray were in the city today for a short
time looking after some matters of
business.
Mr. and Mrs. Gc-orge Lohnes of
Cedar Creek were here Tuesday to
attend the Metzger funeral service
'and to look after some business mat
j ters.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lohnes and
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lohnes were
here from Cedar Creek Tuesday af
ternoon to attend the Metzger fun
eral services.
Mr. and Mrs. August Pautsc h of
Louisville were in the city Tuesday
t ) spend a few hours attending to
business matters and visiting
with friends.
Albert Schuldice of Omaha, was
i ere today far a lew hours visiting
with the many old time friends and
enjoying the familiar sights of the
old home community.
Mr3. W. T. Scotten and daughter,
Miss Margaret, are spending a two
weeks vacation at Chicago where
they will enjoy their outing at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Weber
and family.
Orville A. Andrews, past grand
master of the A. F. & A. M. ol Ne
braska, was here Tuesday to attend
jthe funeral of Miss Pattie Metzger,
he being worthy patron of Electa
chapter O. E. S.
UNABLE TO EAT
"I Buffered such great distress from Indi
gestion that I was unable to eaC I boughfe
ZINSEP and immediately obtained wonder
ful relief." says J. E. Reeder, Falls CltrH
Nebr. End your stomach misery with ZINSEP.1
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Mr. and Mrs. Earl Blunt, son and
daughter, are here from Tulso, Okla
homa, visiting Mr. and Mrs. E. A.
Taylor and at the Frank E. Warren
home. Mr. Blunt is connected with
the Jewel Tea Co., at Tulsa.
TO OPERATE NEW BUS
Glen Eager, the proprietor of the
Louisville-Plattsmouth-Omaha Dsn
line is starting a new addition to his
service in a short time, he opening a
line from Weeping Water and Manley
to Louisville and return, making a
very much apprec iated service to the
residents of that section and with the
c urtesy that Mr. Eager gives his pat
rons they can be assured of real ser
vice between the several towns. The
present schedule into this city will be
continued.
Sciota Wins Game.
In a game of ball played at Sciota
which was a very fine one of the
home team was able to defeat the
visitors from Nebraska City by a
score of 5 to 3.
Mr
their
rived
nin.ir.
and
and
tivc:
Visiting Friends Here.
and Mrs. J. E. Grimes and
son, Edward, of St. Louis, ar
in I'nion on last Friday eve
thev driving from St. Louis.
are visiting at the home of Mr.
Mrs.. R. D. Stine and other rela
and friends. They expect to re
main for about two weeks.
Making Good Progress.
Crover Hopkins of Plattsmouth
came down on 'ast Tuesday and ac
cepted a nosi'io?' with the paving
crew :s a hauler of 'e dry batch
which is being hau'ed very rapidly
from I'nion to the place where the
concrete is being mixed and poured.
One station is used for the loading
of the gravel and sand and another
for the loading of cement, and with
about C5 trucks hauding, makes Un
ion a decidedly busy place. The first
The Quality Store
SALT OF ALL KIND
Ser-Val Athletic Underwear for men. .690
Big Yank Work Shirts, each 69
Tootle Overalls (Men's) .$1.10
Tootle Pant Cut Overalls $1
Star Brand Floss, now 2 skeins for 50
RHIN & GREENE
The Quality Store
Telephone No. 29 Union, Nebraska
L 0 C A LN E W S
From Monday's rally
George F. Wilson of Elmwood was
a visitor in the city today to look
after some matters of business at
the court house.
E. P. Stewart was at Auburn Sat
urday where he played with the con
cert band of that city at their Fourth
of July celebration.
Attorney L. R. Doyle of Lincoln
was in the city for a short time to
day attending to some matters of
business at the court house.
Sewell Samderson. wife and
daughter, of Lincoln, were here Sun
day for a visit at the home of Mr.
and .Mrs. George K. Staats and fam
ily.
Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Skoda and fam
ily of Atlantic, Iowa, were here over
the Fourth of July and visiting with
the many old time friends and rela
tives. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turnbaugh
of Hastings were here Sunday for a
short visit with the old time friends
and enjoying an outing over the
holiday.
Miss Bertha Ellington departed
this morning for Lincoln where she
will assist in the case of Mrs. E. G.
Osborne, who has been quite poor
ly of late.
James M. Teegarden. well known
Weeping Water real estate and in
surance man, was here for a short
time todav visiting with the old
time friends.
Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Bell and little
son. Richard, of Omaha, where here
Sunday where they visited at the
home of Mrs. Bell's mother, Mrs.
J. V. Egenberger.
A. R. Johnson, who is working at
Columbus for the Woods Brothers,
was here over Saturday and Sunday
to visit with the home folks, return
ing to his work Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hickman and
daughter. Dorothy, departed this
morning for their home at Moline,
Illinois, and they were accompanied
by their niece. Miss Mary Ann Rosen
crans. George Jackson, secretary of the
Nebraska state fair, with Mrs. Jack
son and Senator and Mrs. W. B. Ban
ning of Union, was in the city for a
short time- Sunday to look after sonic;
matters of business.
George E. Reba?. who Is manager
of one of the Piggly-Wiggly stores
at Iowa City. Iowa, was here Sunday
to spend a few hours with his par
ents. Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal, mak
ing the trip via auto.
James M. Robertson, president of
the Nebraska Masonic Home asso
ciation, with Wm. F. Evers, superin
tendent of the Home, were at Omaha
today to attend the regular monthly
meeting of the board of control.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Manners,
who have been visiting at Evans
ville, Indiana, with their daughter.
Mrs. Frank Strough. returned home
this morning. En route home they
stopped at St. Joseph, Missouri, foi
a very pleasant visit. They report a
fine time and a most delightful out
ing on the trip.
Parmele Dovey, former Platts
mouth boy, now living at Indian
apolis, was here for a short time
Saturday to visit with the school
jfrieods and stopping at Oinaha for
a visit with his grandfather, Chr-
j les C Parmele. Mr. Dovey is er.
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Plattsmouth, Nebr.
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