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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1930

Page

2

Iowa seventh annual championship rodeo at Sidney set

Chuck Wilson of Okmulgee Oklahoma rides one of Sidney American Legion rodeo horses as Iowa plans the seventh annual championship rodeo at Sidney August 19 to 22. Plattsmouth bridge completion will boost Cass county attendance, with a paved Glenwood route via U S 34 to Iowa 44 and on to Sidney less than 30 miles from Plattsmouth.

Chuck Wilson Okmulgee Oklahoma Sidney Iowa American Legion Central West Plattsmouth Cass County Fremont Glenwood Tabor

Alvo News Highlights Local Visits And Elections

E P Stewart of Plattsmouth visited Alvo last week to meet friends and discuss politics. Wm Henrichsen, Plattsmouth sheriff candidate, painted his campaign card on Alvo sidewalks. Several residents left for events in Burwell and Oklahoma Texas. The school board chose Walter Vincent as caretaker for the coming year. Roy Bennett bought the Dr. Muler property in Alvo Tipton precinct. The community attended the funeral of Mrs. Charles Rosenow and visited W H Warner and others.

E. P. Stewart Plattsmouth Alvo Wm Henrichsen Elmer Bennet Deb Skinner Burwell Bertha Hurlbut Lincoln Joseph Armstrong R. M. Coatman Walter Collins Board of Education Consolidated Walter Vincent Charles Ayres Oklahoma Texas John Coleman Han C. W. Kimlin Jans Peterson Simon Rehmeyer Roy Bennett Dr. Muler W.S. Wetenkamp Roy Howard Charles F. Rosenow W. H. Warner Fred Weaver South Bend A Sbandson Kenneth Lachek Montana Cloo. Schafer Henry S. Ough Mr. Ough Weaver

Ice Cream Served At Clo 0 Schafer Drug Store

The Clo 0 Schafer drug store installs a proper cabinet for ice cream and will serve ice cream by dish cone and bulk to all who desire it. It will be a convenient place for those seeking a cold treat.

Clo

Timlin Plows 20 Acre Farm Then Plows Neighbor’s Land

W. C. Timlin started plowing his own ground on Tuesday noon with a durable tractor. He worked through the night until more than twenty acres were finished by four o'clock Wednesday morning. He then began plowing for neighbor Thomas Stout, taking advantage of the pleasant night work.

W. C. Timlin Thomas Stout

Mrs Murtey Taken to Lincoln Hospital for Surgery

Mrs John Murtey has suffered repeated appendicitis attacks and was taken to Lincoln Hospital last Wednesday for an operation. It is hoped she will recover and return home soon.

Murtey John Murtey Lincoln

Brother of Peoria man dies in the East

George Parsell of Peoria Illinois had visited here with his brother Hal Parsell. Early last week Hal Parsell learned of his brother’s death in the East and left Monday for Peoria to attend the funeral held Tuesday. The brother died on Sunday.

George Parsell Peoria Illinois Hal Parsell

Card of Thanks for Mrs Rosenow

We thank neighbors and friends for kindness after the passing of our beloved wife and mother Susia Angelina Rosenow. Gratitude for sympathy, flowers, songs at the funeral, and ministerial comfort. Hers, J C Streete and W H Chenoweth spoke at the service. C F Rosenow and children.

Ssusia Angelina Rosenow J. C. Streete W. H. Chenoweth C. F. Rosenow

McKelvie Outlines Beet Grower Plan and Sugar Beet Expansion

Samuel R. McKelvie a federal farm board member said there is an abundant opportunity to expand sugar beet production without surplus. He described the National Beet Growers Association goals and said it will cooperate with manufacturers. He noted recognizing beets as a farm board commodity would aid the agricultural marketing act.

Washington Samuel R. McKelvie Federal Farm Board National Beet Growers Association MecKelvie Farm Board

Canada Liberals Fall as Conservatives Win Sweep

Several factors driven by tough times aided the Conservatives in defeating the Liberal government. The adage that the outs gain advantage when times are hard frames the election outcome.

Canada

Death of Well Known Resident of West Cass Co

Susan Angelina Skinner Rosenow of West Cass County died in Lincoln on August 2 1930 at age 54 after heart trouble. Born near Deer Creek Illinois she moved with family to Kansas Nebraska and Cass County. Survived by husband C F Rosenow two sons Elmer and Carl and daughter Esther Clark plus four grandchildren. Funeral at Alvo Methodist church with Rev Street and Rev Chenoweth officiating. Burial in Alvo cemetery.

Susan Angelina Skinner Deer Creek Tazewell County Illinois Daniel Skinner McPherson County Kansas Nebraska Cass County Lincoln Charles F. Rosenow Alvo J. C. Street H. W. Chenoweth Methodist Church Martel Rosenow C. F. Rosenow Elmer Carl Esther Clark Waverly

Death claims prominent Lady Emma Isabel Snake of Alvo

Emma Isabel Snake was born June 13 1865 near Peoria Iowa. She moved to Nebraska with her parents as a child settling near Eagle then Alvo where she lived out her life. She married Samuel Cashmer Sr in 191? and George P Foreman later. Foreman died in 1929. She died after a period of illness. She leaves a brother Elton Snake and nephews Harry and Donald Snake of Eagle. Funeral services were held by Rev J C Streete and W H Chenoweth. burial at Eagle cemetery four miles south of Alvo and three miles east of Eagle.

Emma Isabel Snake Peoria Iowa Nebraska Eagle Alvo Samuel Cashmer Sr George P. Foreman

Marriage Announcement in Nehawka Area

The marriage of Esther Jordansen and Donald Rhoden was held March 26 in southeastern Iowa. Jordansen, from Council Bluffs and a former Nehawka teacher, is Alpha Delta Theta aligned and taught in Nehawka last year. Rhoden, from near Murray, is from a pioneer farming family.

Nehawka Iowa Esther Jordansen Council Bluffs Donald Rhoden Near Murray John Jordansen University of Nebraska Alpha Delta Theta Lincoln Alex Rhoden Rhoden

London welcomes Amy Johnson on return from Australia flight

Croydon Airdrome England August 4 Amy Johnson Britain's premier aviatress arrived by air from Vienna after her solo England to Australia flight. An immense crowd led by three cabinet ministers welcomed the heroine as she stepped from a massive passenger plane.

Croydon Airdrome England Amy Johnson Aviatress Britain Australia Vienna Austria

Greenwood guests visit for business and family news

Greenwood residents report visitors from Omaha Plattsmouth and Lincoln over the past week. Albert Etherage Fred Wolfe Will Menchau and Frank Bigg travel for business while Sam Linch supports his brother John Linch in a state treasurer bid. Michael Hild campaigns for district clerk in Greenwood.

P. A. Banborn Omaha Albert Etherage Plattsmouth Fred Wolfe Court House Will Menchau Frank Bigg Eagle Greenwood Charles Armstrong Wm. Cope S. 8 Peterson Carl Peterson M. E. Peterson Marion Dimmett J. L. Dimmett Sam Linch Lincoln John P. Linch John Linch Michael Hild Hild

Brunken Visit Highlights Plattsmouth Pipeline Work

Herman Brunken and wife spent Sunday in Plattsmouth with their son Ivan timekeeping on a Cass county pipeline project nearing completion. Ivan reports a large payroll. about 19000 dollars is issued every two weeks.

Plattsmouth Herman Brunken Ivan Cass County

Bridge Near Coleman Home Progresses Toward Completion

A bridge under construction near N. O. Coleman's home for the new highway is moving steadily. It is expected to be finished in two weeks or ten days, with the 110 foot structure shortening the distance between Greenwood and Ashland once the roadway is complete.

N. O. Coleman Greenwood Ashland

Family trio heads to Yellowstone and Black Hills for two weeks

On last Tuesday morning Col. Rex Peters and his wife, and Pearly Clymer left by car for the northwest to visit the Black Hills and Yellowstone Park. They expect to be away about two weeks. O. F. Peters, Rex Peters' father, will oversee the elevator in their absence.

Yellowstone Park Col Rex Peters Pearly Clymer Northwest Black Hills O. F. Peters

Dangerous Corner East of Greenwood Reported Fatal Hazards

Over weeks there have been repeated accidents at a corner three miles east of Greenwood near Gust Weitzel's home. Last Saturday and again Monday a serious crash injured several people and damaged six cars. Gravel road north south construction increases traffic and risk at this intersection.

Greenwood Gust Weitzel

Returned From the South Visit Consoles Mathews Family

R. E. Mathews and wife and their son returned from a ten day tour of southern Missouri and northern Arkansas. They arrived late last week and expressed satisfaction with Case County as a good place to live, though Mr. Mathews plans not to relocate after a previous residence in the area.

R. E. Mathews Missouri Arkansas Case County Mathews

Bill S McCoy pushes wheel barrow through towns

Bill S McCoy drew Greenwood attention on a Wednesday morning as he wheeled a barrow loaded with about 250 pounds of luggage. He claimed birth in Mt Pleasant Iowa and traveled from Deadwood South Dakota through the Ozarks and several states while dodging autos and police in Chicago.

Bill” S. McCoy Bill S. McCoy Greenwood Bill Mt. Pleasant Iowa Deadwood South Dakota Ozards Kansas Missouri New York Chicago

Departure After Linger in Greenwood for Beatrice

A brief note records a person leaving Greenwood after lingering for Beatrice and elsewhere, marking a quiet departure and travel.

Eye operation planned for local man

Guy Loder, troubled by eye growths, was taken to Omwahe last Wednesday with Frei Hthrege and Walter E. Pailing. He will undergo a delicate operation on both eyes to remove the growth, likely requiring three to four weeks in the hospital.

Guy Loder Omwahe Frei Hthrege Walter E. Pailing

Local visitors depart for home and east trips

Bert Rage, who had been in town briefly on business, departed this morning for Sheridan Wyoming. Mr and Mrs B B Hanna of Springfield Colorado have been visiting at W S Burr's home and have left for a visit in the east before returning to Colorado.

Bert Rage Sheridan

Prom Friday Visitors and Local Commute Profiles

Prom Friday attendee Hugh Cecil of St Paul Nebraska arrived to attend the funeral of his uncle Isaac Cecil. Ludwig Hallas of Murray visited the city to see his mother and handle business. Albert Hathaway and wife of near Union visited forenoon business and social calls. C D Spangier former county commissioner traveled from Murray for business and old friend visits. Elmer Sundstrom of Louisville led Lyman Richey Sand and Gravel operations for a few hours. Fred Armstrong left for Omaha for his daughter Catherine to undergo tonsil and adenoid surgery. Mrs W N Brink and children headed to Hastings for a family visit.

Datiy Hugh Cecil St. Paul Nebraska Isaace Cecil Ludwig Hallas Murray Albert Hathaway Union C. D. Spangier Elmer Sundstrom Louisville Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Co Fred Armstrong Omaha Catherine W. N. Brink Hastings Sev

visitors and locals noted in Lincoln area

Miss Mia and Barbara Gering and Mrs Henry Pfleiffer of New York City visited Lincoln to tour the new state capitol. Mrs Lena Renner and her daughter Elsie from Munich also visited, with Mrs Herman Fields of Council Bluffs aiding her mother. John M Fitch, a prominent near Ishawko resident, renewed his Journaal subscription. Mr and Mrs W C Gillespie of Gretna and Mrs Smith of Davenport visited C H Jensen and Dr B J Gillespie. Gillespie is known as Mrs Muable Gillespie a state representative from Sarpy County.

Eral Mia Barbara Gering Henry Pfleiffer New York City Lena Renner Elsie Munich Germany Lincoln New State Capitol Herman Fields Council Bluffs L. Kinnaman John M. Fitch Near I Chawko Journaal W. C. Gillespie Gretna Smith Davenport Town Gillespie C. H. Jensen B. J. Gilleapie

Saturday Visitors and Local Travel Notes

Saturday items report Cathy- Mrs J H Teegarden of Brock Nebraska visiting at the Smith home. Jessie Robertson county register of deeds leaves for Omaha to stay with Mrs William Bolan. Rev and Mrs H E Sorter and children return from a Kansas City trip. Mr and Mrs W L Douglas of Springfield Missouri visit relatives before returning south. William Birgin and two little daughters travel to York Nebraska for funeral services for C M Turner, father of Mrs Birgin, with Verdon Vroman and two children also mentioned.

Cathy J. H. Teegarden Brock Nebraska C. B. Smith Jessie Robertson County Register of Deeds Omaha William Bolan H. E. Sorter Kansas City W.l Douglas Springfield Missouri J. M. Robertson Falls City William Birgin Uitle York C. M. Turner Birgin Verdon Vroman

Travelers from Chicago Visit Kearney Noted Relatives

A Chicago family traveling with Mrs Henry Manzy visits the Manzy Vroman homes then heads to Kearney to stay with Dr. and Mrs T J Todd. They are accompanied by Mrs Omaha (likely misread) in Omaha.

Dren Chicago Manzy Vroman Sls Kearney T. J. Todd Ny Farge Omaha Henry Manzy

Home Talent Play West of Broadway Presented Here

The home talent play West of Broadway sponsored by the Catholic Daughters of America will be staged in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday September 20 and October 1. The public is urged to note these dates.

Broadway Catholic Daughters of Amertes

For sale Tractor in Murray Nebraska ad

For sale One Ford tractor listed by Fred Tever of Murray Nebraska. Contact Murray phone 3621 or Plattamouth 3221 for details. Listed location Murray Nebraska and is a private sale.

Fred Teverage Murray Neb Murray Jlueeve

Nebraska corn crop on back stretch amid heat and rain

The 1930 Nebraska corn crop battles high temperatures and uneven rainfall yet shows resilience with late-start advantages. Heavy July heat tests moisture, but resumed rains provide hope for a good yield. sweet clover rises as a major soil building crop with over a million acres planted, surpassing alfalfa in acreage.

Nebraska Hastings

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Ride ’Em, Cowboy Riding Rodeo Association of America Big Sidney Alvo News McKelvie Jack Stephens South Omaha West Cass Co Susan Rosenow of London Fred Hoffman Beatrice Riday K. Johnson L. D
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