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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1935

Page

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Local Man Named to Real Estate Tax Committee

Searl Davis of Plattsmouth received a certificate of appointment to represent the National Committee on Real Estate Taxation here. Walter S. Schmidt announced the six point program aimed at limiting property tax, with nationwide adoption in 1935. Paul E. Stark of Madison chairs the committee with Elmer H. Grootemaat of Milwaukee as vice chair.

Searl S. Davis National Committee On Searl Davis Plattsmouth National Committee On Real Estate Taxation Walter S. Schmidt National Association of Real Estate Boards Chicago Realtors’ Organization Rhode Island Ohio Indiana Michigan West Virginia Oklahoma New Mexico Washington Hawaii District of Columbia Manitoba Canada Paul E. Stark Madison Wis Elmer H. Grootemaat Milwaukee

Funeral of Mrs Lamphear at Sattler Home

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles Lamphear were held at the Sattler funeral home with Dr. H G McClusky of the First Presbyterian Church in charge. Local tenor Frank A Cloidt sang two hymns with Miss Estelle Baird on piano, and interment followed at Oak Hill Cemetery with many friends in attendance.

Charles Lamphear Sattler Fourth and Main Streets H. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church Frank‘’A. Cloidt Estelle Baird Oak Hill Cemetery

Disturbance at Transient Camp Leads to Jail Stay

Deputy Sheriff Tom Walling reports a disturbance by Crowell Mabry, a North Carolina native, at a city transient camp. Mabry slashed trousers and overalls of youths, threatened violence, and after a night in jail became hostile again, breaking jail window glass before authorities subdued him.

Tom Walling Crowell Mabry North Carolina

Meisingers from Two Towns Visit City for Business

Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Meisinger of west of this city and Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Meisinger of near Weeping Water spent Saturday afternoon in the city to attend to business matters and conduct local errands.

L. A. Meisinger W. G. Meisinger Weeping Water

Visiting in the South Mrs Dwyer to Visit Relatives in Americus

Mrs W L Dwyer of this city leaves Friday for her old home in Americus Georgia to spend most of her time there. En route she will stop briefly at Birmingham Alabama to visit a sister and will tour several places of interest in the Deep South.

W. L. Dwyer Americus Georgia Birmingham Alabama South Deep South

Mynard Players Present Four Performances in Community Theatre

Mynard staged the musical comedy Mirage written produced and directed by Raymond Co Cook portraying southern Texas gangsters bank robbery and ranger pursuit. Local talent including Mrs Raymond Cook Anna Lynder and R S Dreamer supplied scenery songs and banjo accompaniment with an orchestra. The play moves to Nehawka April 7 and Pleasant View Community Center April 12 offering another chance to see home talent.

Cess County Mynard Raymond Co. Cook Texas Rangers Raymond Cook Anna Lynder Robert S. Dreamer R. O. Cole W. Willis Jennie Richard Cole Ogla Wiles R. S. Dreamer Nehawka Pleasant View Community Center

Married at Court House in Omaha Couple United in Marriage

This morning at the court house Fred Frish and Mrs. Bernice Zalen of Omaha were united in marriage by County Judge A. H. Duxbury. Witnesses were Charles Frish and Lloyd Lanham. The couple returned to Omaha to receive friends’ well wishes.

Court Fred Frish Bernice Zalen Omaha A. H. Duxbury Charles Frish Lloyd Lanham

Mrs Samuel Waugh Guests Dine With Family In City

Mrs Samuel Waugh Sr a longtime resident visited Sunday with her son Samuel Waugh Jr a Lincoln banker and his daughter Elizabeth They were dinner guests of Misses Mia and Barbara Gering Elizabeth Waugh is home on vacation from Donna Hall a selective girls college in New England

Samuel Waugh Samuel Waugh, Jr Lincoln Miss Elizabeth Mia Barbara Gering Elizabeth Waugh Donna Hall New England

Summer at Bloomfield

Miss Lillian Smetana of Chicago and Miss Charlotte Beck of Omaha leave by bus for Bloomfield Nebraska to spend the summer with Miss Beck’s uncle Fritz Tews and family. They expect outdoor sports and farm fun with relatives.

Lillian Smetana Chicago Charlotte Beck Omaha Bloomfield Nebraska Charlotte Fritz Tews

Set Valuation Schedule for Precinct Assessors

County precinct assessors adopt a year ahead valuation schedule covering cattle and livestock by age and type, crops, grains, seeds, bees, machinery, vehicles, household items, and other property categories. Rates include cattle at various age bands, hogs per pound, crops per bushel, and buildings and equipment priced by capacity or percentage of value.

Court House

W C T U Meets for an Afternoon on Chicago Avenue

Members of the W. C. T. U. gathered at Mrs. J. E. Wiles home for a Monday afternoon program. Mrs. George B. Mann led devotions and several speakers discussed temperance topics including Better Films and liquor laws.

J. E. Wiles Chicago Avenue George B. Mann R. B. Hayes Elizabeth Spangler W. T. Arn Michigan

Return of Attorney A. L. Tidd From Wakefield Ohio

Attorney A. L. Tidd returned home to Wakefield Ohio this morning after attending his brother Grant Tidd's death and funeral. He met several boyhood friends who still live in the area during his visit.

A. L. Tidd Wakefield Ohio Grant Tidd Mr. Tidd

Turners Visit Wescott Family in Elliott Iowa

Mr and Mrs Harry Turner of Elliott Iowa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs E H Wescott a cousin of Turner. They returned home Sunday evening.

Harry Turner Elliott Iowa E. H. Wescott Turner

Knight of Columbus Members Take Corporeal Communion

A delegation from Mon signor Michael A Shine chapter of the Knights of Columbus traveled to Manley for corporeal communion at St Patrick's Church. Led by grand knight Louis Svoboda, Father Patrick Harte administered the mass before the group returned home for breakfast.

Michael A. Shine Knight of Columbus Manley Louis Svoboda St. Patrick’s Church Patrick Harte

Woman's Club Hosts Fine Program and April Fool Fun

Plattsmouth Woman's Club met at Mrs. L. Devoe's home with Mrs. McKis ill. Mrs. L. W. Egenberger led a fine program featuring Junior High operettas by Mr. Griffin's pupils, vocal solos by Miss Hayes, piano by Miss Boedeker, and a business session. Mrs. L. W. Ege elected delegate for Tecumseh convention April 2 and 4. Refreshments followed as April Fool jokes entertained guests.

Plattsmouth L. 8. Devoe E. L. McKissick C. H. Martin R. A. Bates L. W. Egenberger Griffin Sth Lacy Frances Jean Hayes Jane Boedeker H. L. Gayer L. W. Ege Tecumseh Lois Meade Plattsmouth High School

Begley to Appear In Kiss Columbo at Kosmet Klub

James F Begley a University of Nebraska College of Law student will play a prominent part in Kiss Columbo the Kosmet Klub annual play. He is a talented vocalist who previously sang in university productions and was in the chorus last year. The comedy set around Ferdinand and Isabella and Columbus features student casts and draws local interest in Lincoln.

James F. Begley College of Law University of Nebraska Kosmet Klub James Ferdinand and Isabella Spain Christopher Columbus Lincoln

Savoy-Krug Basketball Scoring Record Highlights Leaders

The Savoy-Krug season scoring totals show Henry Donet with 89 points leading, Louis Knoflicek right behind with 86. Both top scorers appeared in 11 games apiece as the official scorer tabulated the season’s numbers.

Savoy-Krug Henry Donet Louis Knoflicek

Mrs D C Morgan Announces Fort Crook Visit

Mrs D C Morgan, visiting her aunt at Fort Crook, returned home Monday after a pleasant stay. She reports her aunt Mrs Anna Miller, 89, is in excellent health at this time.

D. C. Morgan Fort Crook Anna Miller

Rotarians Hear of Four-H Club Work in County

Plattsmouth Rotary hosts Nebraska girls 4-H judging team Virginia Trively Frances Meier Jessie Baldwin and Mrs E C Giles who trained the group. Baldwin lauds Giles work and Cass county’s 4-H progress as Farley chairs program. Inter-city luncheon with Omaha Club at Fontenelle Hotel followed by a Flower Show visit.

Plattsmouth

Ofe Returns to town to join Ofe Oil Co.

Edward G. Ofe, long time Omaha resident, returns to his old hometown to join his brother Carl Ofe in running the Ofe Oil Co one of the region’s large and well known service stations. Friends welcome Ed back as a valuable addition to the local business and community life.

Edward G. Ofe Omaha Carl Ofe Ofe Oil Co Ofe Tim

Roll Call Sunday at First Methodist Church

Next Sunday April 7th the annual Roll Call Sunday will be held at the First Methodist church. All members are urged to attend the morning service with a gala occasion planned. Special music and a fine sermon by Rev. Troy will be featured.

First Methodist Church Troy

Visit by Mrs. W. P. Cook and Edith Geishler to old friends

Mrs. W. P. Cook of Omaha and her daughter Mrs. Edith Geishler from Sioux City visited Monday to reconnect with old friends and associates. Mrs. Roy Stewart hosted a dinner for the guests with Amana Hiatt Selma Diehm and Berneice Wieland attending.

W. P. Cook Omaha Edith Geishler Sioux City Geishler Edith Cook Roy Stewart Amana Hiatt Selma Diehm Berneice Wieland

Miss Fricke Returns to Omaha for Nebraska Nurse School

Miss Jane Fricke and her mother Mrs. Maude Fricke along with her brother and sister visited then she returned Monday to Omaha to resume her studies at the University of Nebraska nurse school.

Jane Fricke Maude Fricke Omaha University of Nebraska Nurse School

Robbers Foiled At Weeping Water Elevator Office

Monday night intruders broke into the Farmers Union Elevator Co. office at Weeping Water but failed to crack the safe. No loot was taken and Deputy Sheriff Tom Walling investigated the break in.

Farmers Union Elevator Co Weeping Water Tom Walling

Plattsmouth Merchants Begin Wednesday Nites Summer Features

Starting April 10 Plattsmouth merchants launch a summer program of Wednesday night features with choice buying opportunities and events designed to boost attendance and provide residents with pleasure and profit. The series continues through the season, offering planned activities and special attractions for the trade territory.

Plattsmouth Jack Frost

Senior Play Cast Selected for Hot Copy

The Senior class 1935 selects the three act comedy Hot Copy to be staged Friday May 10 at the newspaper office setting. Director Wayne Alvord and sponsor Miss Florence Beighley lead a cast of ten with rehearsals starting Tuesday.

Wayne Alvord Florence Beighley

Resident Robert Cook Severely Injured in Woodcutting Accident

Robert Cook, a well known city resident, suffered a severe leg injury and head blows when a tree he was cutting southeast of the city fell. George Barr assisted and transported him home, with medical aid given locally before his transfer last evening to St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City for treatment.

Robert Cook Mr. Cook George Barr Nebraska City St. Mary's Hospital

Seven year old Jimmy Noble undergoes appendicitis operation

Jimmy Noble seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Everett Noble was taken to Omaha Tuesday for an acute attack of appendicitis and operated on late yesterday afternoon at Methodist hospital. He is reported doing as well as possible and hopes for a quick recovery.

Jimmy Everett Noble Omaha Methodial

Man Corrects Age After Sunday Auto Wreck

Glenn McClure, among those injured near the Masonic Home Sunday evening, asks the Journal to correct his age from 40 to 37 as reported in the wreck account.

Glenn McClure Masonic Home McClure

Coryell Station Robbed on Washington Avenue

A Coryell service station on Washington avenue was broken into Tuesday night. A radio, six inner tubes, two fire extinguishers, and $2 in change were stolen. Julian McNatt reported the break in after noticing a broken east window. Police found tire and Ford tracks between Elm Street and the station. The cash register appeared tampered with but contained no money.

Coryell Washington Avenue Julian MecNatt EB. C. Giles Elm Street

Omaha Men To Stand For Arraignment In Store Raid

Cunningham and Glaser of Omaha are expected to be arraigned here Thursday or Friday on charges of breaking and entering and under the habitual criminal act in the attempted robbery of the Murdock Mercantile Co. They have confected prior penitentiary terms and were jailed in Omaha awaiting information. The filing was delayed due to lack of article descriptions taken from the store.

Cunningham and Glaser Omaha Murdock Mercantile, Co Murdock W. G. Kieck

Truck Car Crash on Highway 75 Near Union

A Wednesday crash on Highway 75 near Union injured three people. Oddie Lane of Tarkio Missouri suffered a broken arm and serious injuries. James Miller of Nehawka and Cliff Trotter escaped worse harm though Miller sustained severe cuts and bruises. All were taken to St Mary's hospital in Nebraska City.

Trotter Miller Nebraska City St. Mary’s Hospital

Local Father In Serious Condition At City Home

Joseph Schiessl long-time resident west of town lies seriously ill at the residence at 16th and Oak where his family has lived for fifteen years. Daughter Mrs Al Alstrup from Ashland and sister in law Mrs Albert Schiessl arrived to help care for him with another daughter Mrs Frank Sedlak from Sedalia arriving to be at his bedside.

Joseph Schiessl 16Th and Oak Streets al Alstrup Ashland Schiessl Albert Schiessl Frank Sedlak Sedalia Missouri

Plattsmouth Schools Announce One Day Spring Vacation

Public schools in Plattsmouth will close for a single day on Friday April 5 for spring vacation. Previously two days, the break is shortened due to widespread illness among school age children across all departments and wards.

Plattsmouth

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