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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1929
Page
4
Greenwood residents and surrounding farmers report heavy rushes of corn and wheat. A. E. Leesley, Grant Peters and Rex and O. F. Peters manage large ship loads at local elevators. Others visit relatives, job changes, and weather impacts on yields including poor grain in Archer and Lincoln trips to a Legion event.
A fire struck A. EB. Leesley’s Greenwood south farm, severely damaging several outbuildings while threatening the house. Greenwood fire department reached the scene in two and a quarter miles and, after a hard fight, saved the residence though all outer structures were lost.
Sanborn Service of Greenwood Nebraska lists a work horse a good work mule a shetland pony and a used corn harvester for sale.
Greenwood prepares a three day picnic August 8 to 10 with seventy towns billed and Hugo Shows performing all week after a Plattsmouth engagement. Free acts include glass blowers contortionists and clog dancers. A merry go round will entertain children while adults enjoy homecoming and Legion convention in a noted town of sweeping festivities.
Greenwood Transfer Line advertises general freight service with trips to Omaha on Monday and Thursday and to Lincoln on Tuesday and Friday. The notice notes loading pickups on these trips with full loads accepted at any time.
Col Phil L Hall will report to Fort Crook August 15 for two weeks as a reserve officer. He will assist in training the 255th U S Infantry and oversee about 1500 Co M T C members from the region.
Farmers held back hoping for a solid crop and with heavy rain Tuesday night and Wednesday, a rush to sell followed. Greenwood elevators bought about twenty thousand bushels each at 95 to 37 cents, bringing in roughly 340000 dollars in revenue.
Local notes describe the Greenwood area as well situated as rain arrives just before it becomes too late, contextually tying to a regional sale of a single commodity. This excerpt highlights favorable timing and regional optimism for sellers.
Provision has been made for a fine dance during Legion day events in the final days of the week. Ex service men from the First district will attend, and caps signifying American Legion Auxiliary or friends will allow informal dances. Strangers arriving that day are invited to approach cap wearers for a dance, encouraging hospitality for visitors Saturday.
Cannon presented by Cannon W. Allen to the American Legion boys for celebration uses. They report it makes a wonderful sound when fired and appreciate Allen for the kind act.
Greenwood firefighters respond to a barn garage and chicken house blaze at the Leesley farm southeast of the city last Saturday. Firemen saved the house and won a $50 gift from Mr Leesley to aid equipment and training for firefighting.
London visit by London-Samuel Seabury, former New York Supreme Court judge, praises British justice while noting American litigation volume. He cites slower U S procedure due to heavy commercial suits by migrants and highlights efforts in New York to streamline case calendars. He warns against misperceptions of American courts in media and stresses strong training and dignity in English practice.
Neal Jace, freed for 28 years after a Leavenworth escape with other convicts, may face trial for the guard slaying during a prison delivery attempt. Warden White asked Marlin S Casey to probe witnesses and evidence. Jace was returned to Fort Worth Texas. others involved are believed recaptured.
An extra good Oxford buck sheep is offered for sale. Contact T. J. Tilson at 1104 Murray Nebraska for details. Listing notes 25-4tsw.
Flowers advertised for sale with gladiolas priced at fifty cents per dozen. Contact via phone 221-W. Includes a partial street address and a bike listing.
United States Ambassador to Peru Alexander P. Moore says New York and South American nations are entering their own era of trade and migration. He credits Hoover and Leguia for Tacna Arica settlement, notes Peru’s growth, and highlights future rail and air routes boosting development and U.S. exports.
Near Crandon Wisconsin on July 31 a forest blaze frontier drew nearly 1000 volunteers as five fires raged in the Lake Superior edge region. Rain was needed to stop spread though no weather change appeared. Fire fighting dug fire breaks and plowed strips while residents feared encroaching flames toward Carter Townsend and Butless Rock.
In Wahoo July 30 a $12,000 damage suit was filed in district court naming Dwight W. Bit ler, Ashland merchant, as defendant. Plaintiff Blanche M. Huhl of Lincoln seeks $10,000 for injuries from a collision with a car driven by Butler Herbert EK Huhl. The husband, Herbert EK Huhl, seeks $2.15 for damages.
Reports describe tornado danger affecting both town and farm properties with references to J P Faler and ongoing fusur incidents. The item notes widespread impact during the storm season and urges precautions for residents and farmers alike.
Edward Kelley visited Plattsmouth for most of last week. George Coon shows improvement after a period of illness. Grover C Rhoden and family enjoyed a Sunday visit with Frank Davis’s family in Elmwood. Charles Hill and wife spent the weekend with Harry Hawes’s family. Ralph Coon, a Lexington bank employee, visited Manley to see his father and siblings. John Fleischman and family from Louisville dined with Fred and family. Harry Hawes and wife attended a Thursday band concert in Weeping Water. Rev Henry Wautelle conducted funeral services for Mrs Lida Brown in Elmwood. Rudolph Bergman and Paul Flemming families picnicked at Krug Park and saw an Orpheum show in Omaha. About 25,000 bushels were purchased for delivery at the Manley elevator as prices rise to around 95 cents per bushel. George L Meisinger weeded streets to improve appearance ahead of graveling and traffic. John Paulson of Omaha is building a barn for H F Schweppe on the Al Bauer place southwest of Manley. Harold and Amanda Krecklow, visiting Milwaukee, report a fine trip despite detours.
Manley defeated the visiting team from Paul by a 4 to 0 score at Manley ball diamond last Sunday. The win improves Manley’s record to a perfect 1000 percent, reflecting a strong season turnout.
Residents along the Red Ball highway south of Manley and the road to the Lutheran church northwest of Manley have completed a concrete culvert and graded streets. Heavy rains last week caused washouts, but repairs will be finished before the gravel is laid.
Arnold Harms, longtime Union Pacific employee in Omaha, has been asked to take a more important position with the company at Ogden. He is praised for his good service and kindly disposition by management.
In Rapid City South Dakota a selected group of western tribal chiefs met with the South Dakota congressional delegation to discuss Indian education employment and hospitalization with possible agricultural topics on the agenda for the council of American Indians.
A citizen committee on Lincoln finances finds expense cuts impractical now. Proposes maintaining city library funds even if other areas shrink and suggests charter conversion to resize authorized expenditures for temporary relief.
The Senate finance committee increased some agricultural tariffs in revising the House bill, with lumber and tobacco schedules trimmed. Milk eggs and poultry duties rose above House levels while cattle and meat rates stayed, tobacco wrappers were cut, mahogany logs replaced, and secrecy rules breached by Sen. Couzens amid lobbying friction.
A Railway Economics Bureau survey shows proceeds to sellers at shipping points increasing over the last five years, reaching 95.5 cents of each purchaser dollar in 1928. The study covers 23 377 carloads from 4 384 points in forty states and markets in 12 cities. The average price per hundred pounds rose from 7.36 to 11.15 dollars.
The North German Lloyd liner Bremen arrived at Plymouth at 2 25 a m on her maiden eastward crossing in 4 days 14 hours 30 minutes averaging 29 09 knots from Ambrose channel lightship to Eddystone light She shaved 5 25 from the prior record held by the Mauretania which had logged 4 days 19 hours 55 minutes in January the Mauretania’s record marked a two hour gain over its previous best
Lincoln July 81 Attorney General Sorensen expects to defend the state gasoline tax law passed by the last legislature in a suit by Trenmore Cone in Douglas county. The case centers on the part of the law allowing Douglas county to use part of the 1 cent tax for retiring road bonds, but officials say enforcement will proceed.
World War era dispatch reports massed troops in Paris and other European capitals amid planned August 1 communist celebrations. Berlin Brussels Stockholm London Paris arming for possible riots with Belgrade and Sarajevo seeing arson and deaths. police fear red mobilization and note seized plans and sensitive Paris telecommunication documents.
Lincoln Neb Aug 2 The state tax levy climbs to 2.40 mills up from 2.06 as Tax Commissioner Harry Scott reports. Valuations rise by 60 million dollars and intangible and franchise taxes boost returns while legislature funds and emergency appropriations shape the total. Major utilities and interstate bus lines face higher assessments, with notable franchise valuations listed across several companies and regions.
Senator Caraway of Arkansas signals opposition to the confirmation of Sam R. McKelvie to the federal farm board representing wheat and coarse grain interests. Caraway and Senator King of Utah urge a board aligned with the president's farm policy, noting McKelvie’s past stance against the equalization fee and export debentures. The full farm board awaits Senate confirmation when it reconvenes in August.
Secretary Good expects reductions in army spending in line with President Hoover’s wishes. He notes the interdepartmental board’s Tuesday report proposing pay raises for all services, though he has not yet studied it. Rear Admiral Luke McNamee heads the board and says the report is sent to War and Navy Departments for review. A special congressional committee will be formed to draft legislation.
Norfolk July 31 The county attorney investigates a Sunday night automobile accident near here in which James Manzer 30 Norfolk died of internal injuries. He was removing a spare tire from the rear of his car when struck by a vehicle driven by Elmer Dennis Neligh. Manzer leaves a wife and two small children.
A newly discovered star is named in honor of President Hoover. The announcer notes it is not a bright star but may be large enough to keep Hoover’s name memorable in astronomical records.
Roscoe Hill, formerly of Plattsmouth, named field Manager for the Nebraska Poultry Improvement association. He will supervise accreditation work in the state and select inspectors as about ten to twelve will handle flock inspections this year. Hill is a University of Nebraska agriculture graduate with ten years of practical experience with BE Hill Hatchery near Lincoln.
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