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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1935

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Nebraskans Hold Picnic at Long Beach

Ten thousand Nebraskans gathered at Bixby Park Long Beach to celebrate the Nebraska Society of Southern California picnic. Speakers included Chief Justice Charles A. Goss and James W. Hanberry. Attendees registered voters and shared memories of home towns amid discussions of Nebraska’s exports and state meaning.

Long Beach Cal Press-Telegram Nebraska Society of Southern California Calvin H. Taylor Cass County Bixby Park Southern California Society Nebraska Society Charles A. Goss Nebraska Supreme Court James W. Hanberry Chamber of Commerce Lincoln County Nebraska Wide Platte River

Gypsies Visit City Stir Local Officials

A caravan of seventeen cars moved through the city and drew the attention of Chief Joe Libershal who ordered the group to depart. The travelers said they planned to meet in Omaha to elect a new tribal chief and then head to the west coast for wintering, with most cars coming from Indiana and a few from Iowa.

Joe Libershal Omaha West Coast Indiana Iowa

Grant Beer Licenses Issued by State Liquor Board

The state liquor commission at Lincoln issued beer licenses to Plattsmouth dealers previously recommended by the city council. Recipients include Byron C. Cohn Emil Ptak William Sweenie Philip Hoffman Mrs H A Lamphere Edward Donat and R W Wasley. Sweenie received both on and off sale licenses while Hoffman and Wasley cover off sale. Wasley already holds an on sale license.

State Liquor Commission Lincoln Plattsmouth Byron C. Cohn Emil Ptak William Sweenie Philip Hoffman H. A. Lamphere Edward Donat R. W. Wasley Sweenie Hoffman Wasley Mr. Wasley

Offiers Raid Licenses Under State Liquor Law

Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Deputy Tom Walling led a raid on the Gus Whitely home after receiving buys under the state liquor license law. Officers found beer two pints of the old time moonshine and a pint of alcohol. The defendant was taken in by Chief Libershal before the raid.

Homer Sylvester Tom Walling Gus Whitely Libershal

Miss Alice Funk Returns for Vacation Visit

Miss Alice Funk daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Funk is home for a vacation visit with family and friends. After graduating in 1929 she trained at the Methodist church school in Kansas City Missouri and earned high honors. She later took a secretarial post at a large eastern church in Baltimore where she has worked and traveled the coastal region.

Alice Funk Albert Funk Funk Methodist Church School Kansas City Seaboard

West Siders Edge Mynard Team In Baseball Thriller

The Cardinals on the West Side defeated Mynard 12 to 6 at Athletic Field before a good crowd. West Siders Beil Davis and H Meisinger led hitters with two sacks each, while Mynard Bourne and Vallery doubled for two hits apiece. The box score follows.

Cardinals West Side Kittenballers Mynard Ten Athletic Field Mynard Bourne Vallery Beil Davis H. Meisinger West Siders

Spider Mites Attack Trees at Arbor Lodge Park

Frank B. OConnell reports red spider mites attacking the famous trees at Arbor Lodge state park in Nebraska City. Entomologists urge a water spray and chemical treatment to wipe out the infestation. trees across the park and in southeastern Nebraska show damage. OConnell also notes Fremont trees recently suffered a fat head borer infestation under the bark.

Frank B. O'Connell Arbor Lodge Nebraska City J. Sterling Morton Arbor Bay O'Connell L. M. Gates M. H. Swenk University of Nebraska Nebraska Fremont

East Visit by New York Hotel Men Heads West

Jack McCarthy and Herbert Patterson of New York City arrive for a brief visit with relatives and friends before a West Coast trip. They plan stops in San Francisco and San Diego for the exposition and a short foray into Mexico, after years in the hotel business.

Jack McCarthy Herbert Patterson New York City West Coast New York Mr. McCarthy Mr. Patterson Ethel McCarthy Jack R. F. Patterson San Francisco Edward Patterson San Diego Exposition Old Mexico

Death of Well Known Resident of Louisville

Ernest Gottlieb Pautsch born October 1862 in Mayville Wisconsin died July 25 1935 at age 72 years 9 months 17 days from a heart ailment. Survived by daughter Lydia of Louisville brother Gustav and sister Mrs Podewel. He came to Nebraska in 1882 lived near Louisville before moving into town. He married Amanda Lau in 1888 and had two daughters Laura and Lydia. Laura died in infancy. He was longtime elevator manager respected for honesty and trustworthiness and played violin with cousin A C Pautsch bearing tunes from Wisconsin. He was active in Immanuel Lutheran church life and local councils. Funeral services held at Immanuel Lutheran Church last Saturday.

Ernest G. Pautsch Louisville Louisville Courier Pautsch Immanuel Lutheran Church Ernest Gottlieb Pautsch Mayville Wisconsin Lydia Pautsch Gustav Pausch Podewel Nebraska Horicon Dodge County Evangelical Lutheran Church Amanda Catherina Lau Laura Lydia Hartman

Taken Sud­denly Ill Robert G Reed

Robert G Reed became suddenly ill on Thursday afternoon and was rushed to Lincoln for emergency surgery at the U S Veterans hospital for acute appendicitis. He had felt unwell several days and, while with friends at home, was urged to seek hospital care. Fred Herbster and Fred Lugsch transported him. he was operated on upon arrival and, at the latest reports, was recovering well.

Robert G. Reed Lincoln U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Mr. Reed Fred Herbster Fred Lugsch

Injured Webb Boys Stay Home From Activities

At the E. A. Webb residence on North Sun Street two sons, James and Robbie, are confined by injuries. James sustained a leg injury from a raft incident while swimming and fears arose about possible bone damage. Robbie sprained his left ankle while playing with friends. Both are on the retired List and unable to continue normal activities.

E. A. Webb North Sun Street James Robbie

Journal Ade Bargains Spark Timely News

A compact notice highlights timely bargains featured by journal Ade. Shoppers are urged to read for price cuts and deal options across categories.

Journal

Honor Nebraska Visitors at Lake Worth Banco Party

Kathryn Mae Sindelar of Omaha and Marilynn Wilcox of Beatrice honored at a banco party hosted by Mrs. E. EB. Greene Jr. in Lake Worth Florida. Prize winners included Carolyn Hendry and Lynn Hotchkiss. Refreshments served to a large list of guests including Mrs. E. E. Wilcox, Kathryn Mae, Harriet, Rosemary, and others.

Kathryn Mae Sindelar Omaha Marilynn Wilcox Beatrice Banco E. EB. Greene, Jr Lake Worth Florida Carolyn Hendry Lynn Hotchkiss E. E. Wilcox Marilynn J. F. Lindelear Kathryn Mae F. A. Buffum Doris A. L. Shanklin Harriet Rosemary Wm. Edwards Hazel J. E. Parker Laura Jane Hilliard Jean Lewis Eleanor Roeber Neil Wilson Propst Jack Hilliard Lynn Hotchkins Arnold Christenson George Shanklin E. E. Greene, Jr Elvin Palm Beach Post

Damage suits filed in district court over $19,000

In the district court this morning three actions for damages totaling $19,000 were filed. Plaintiffs include Mrs. Mae Bushnell seeking $7,000 for injuries from an accident involving a Bushnell car and a Beatty driven vehicle. Charlotte Tracy seeks $5,000 for injuries after being thrown from the Bushnell car. Marie Kinnamon seeks $7,000 for scalp wounds and other injuries from the same incident. Defendants include H A Beatty, R A Beatty, A U Brown Milling Co., and Eugene Bushnell is noted as owner of the car.

H. A. Beatty Auburn Milling Co R. A. Beatty A. A. Beatty Mae Bushnell Eugene Bushnell Beatty Plaid Batty Charlotte Tracy Carrie Tracy R. A. Deatty

Guilty Plea in Cass County Liquor Case

Gus Whitely pleaded guilty in Cass County Court to selling liquor without a license the first such case since liquor became legal. The judge set a $2300 fine and remanded him to the sheriff until paid, noting the defendant's poor health and labor limitation.

Gus Whitely Cass Whitely

Drum and Bugle Corps Attend State Legion Convention

The Juniors of the Legion plan to travel to Beatrice for the state convention later this month. If transport is secured they will depart early Tuesday morning August 27 and join the parade in Beatrice that afternoon.

Legion Beatrice

CMTC Opens at Fort Crook for Thirty Days

The Citizens Military Training Camp at Fort Crook opened Thursday with about 450 recruits arriving to begin a thirty day program. Recruits are sorted into blues whites reds and basics, undergo physicals, receive uniforms and assignments, and start daily drill and classroom schedules under Col. Sutherland and reserve officers. Plattsmouth residents Harvey Eggling and Ralph Hennings are among attendees.

Citizens Fort Crook Omaha 8S. J. Sutherland 17Th Infantry Band Plattsmouth Harvey Eggling Ralph Hennings

Death of C B Bemis Linked to Local Power Firm

The death of C B Bemis, 41, a longtime Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co. employee, occurred Tuesday at the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln after an appendicitis operation. Funeral held yesterday in Crete Nebraska. He leaves a widow and three children. A cousin, Miss Hudson, manager of the gas department at Crete, also died from appendicitis, with funeral services set for Crete today, shockingly close in time to Bemis’s passing.

C. B. Bemis Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co U. S. Veterans’ Hospital Lincoln Bemis Crete Nebraska Hudson

Home from vacation in Mississippi valley returns to Illinois

James Nowacek ends a vacation in the Mississippi valley traveling with his uncle John Warga. They visited Jacksonville Illinois and St Louis among other cities. Warga now runs a large southern Illinois drug store and formerly worked for Walgren in Chicago and Logansport Indiana before striking out on his own in business.

James Nowacek Mississippi Valley Mr. Nowacek John Warga Jacksonville Illinois St. Louis Walgren Company Chicago Logansport Indiana

Entertains Family Group at Roy Howard Home

A Friday breakfast at the Roy Howard residence brought together relatives from Ravenna Nevada California Denver New Raymer and nearby areas. Attendees included Mrs An thony Howard Will Barker Floyd Barker Wesley Barker and Gwen Dolyn plus Mrs Nettie Meisinger sister of Mrs Soward. The gathering created a memorable family visit.

Roy Howard Howard Nettie Meisinger Anthony Howard Ravenna Nebraska Will Barker California Floyd Barker Denver Wesley Barker Gwendolyn New Raymer Colorado

Auto Wreck Case Attracts Many to Court

The State of Nebraska charged R. A. Beatty of Auburn with driving while intoxicated after a July 30 1935 accident in the city. Witnesses testified to his drinking while the defense said shock from the crash caused his stumble. The court sentenced Beatty to 30 days in county jail and one year license revocation.

State of Nebraska R. A. Beatty Auburn Chicago Avenue Louisville Road Sherif Walling Bert Willis R. F. Hild Chester Welshimer Leo Sikora Beatty Walling Willis

Police Court Doings From Saturday's Daily

Louis Kuhney, a well known resident, was arrested by Chief Joe Liber shal for intoxication. He pleaded guilty in police court and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Winfred Purchase of Omaha faced Judge C L Graves for reckless driving, paid $1 and costs, and was released.

Louis Kuhney Joe Libershal Winfred Purchase of Omaha C. L. Graves

Occupy New Home in West Side

Mr and Mrs John E Turner and family have moved into a newly purchased residence on Lo cust street. The couple earlier bought the Street residence west of the J W Crabill home which has been remodeled and modernized with updated interior layout and exterior repainting to enhance the area.

John E. Turner Locust Street Turner J. W. Crabill

Doing Very Nicely Richard Hart Improves From Pneumonia

Richard Hart shows improvement after several days of pneumonia and is expected to recover soon. Friends of Dick will be glad to see him back in good health and enjoying his company again.

Richard Hart

Mrs Mumm Undergoes Tonsillectomy At Local Clinic

Mrs George Mumm of this city underwent a tonsillectomy at a local physician's office. The operation went well and she is expected to resume activities in a few days. Mrs Mumm is recovering at her parents' home, Mr and Mrs Fred Spangler.

George Mumm Mumm Fred Spangler

Bargain Ad Draws Growing Crowd to Plattsmouth Stores

The Wednesday Take Em Away bargain ad in the Semi-Weekly Journal and Evening Journal has 34 participants this week, nearly double the first issue. City officials plan more parking to handle shoppers, with many firms offering one day only cash values to attract trade mid week.

Evening Journal Plattsmouth Journal

River Worker James Adams Arrested After Disturbance

Sheriff deputies took James Adams a Bellevue laborer previously with Missouri improvement work into Union for causing trouble. He faced a county court charge of drunkenness and disturbing the peace and was sentenced to thirty days in jail to rest after his tumultuous conduct.

Homer Bylvester Tom Walling Union James Adams Adams Missouri Bellevue

Boy Scouts Camp Meeting Elects 4-H Officers

At the July 30 gathering the group elected Wilma Swatek as President Eleanor Giles as Vice President Ruth Ann Hart as Secretary Mary Alyce Ault as News reporter Kathryn Barkus as yell leader Opal Byers as cong leader Barbara Rhoden as game leader Ruth Bailey as program committee. Dainty refreshments were served at noon by Mrs John Palacek Mrs Frank Barkus Mrs Anderson and Miss Edna Palacek.

Boy Scouts Camp Wilma Swatek Eleanor Giles Ruth ‘Ann Hart Mary Alyce Ault Kathryn Barkus Opal Byers Barbara Rhoden Ruth Bailey John Palacek Frank Barkus Anderson Edna Palacek

Card of Thanks from Bob White

Bob White expresses gratitude to friends who sent flowers cards and letters and visited during his hospital stay thanking them for good wishes and encouragement and signing off as ever.

Bob White

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