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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1932

Page

6

Libby Holman Seeks Early Trial for Murder Charge

Libby Holman remains in hiding after surrendering on the murder charge in the July 6 death of Smith Reynolds. Her attorney says she desires an early trial to vindicate herself and protect her unborn child, with plans contingent on medical advice. Holman left for Cincinnati as her whereabouts remain secret.

Winston-Salem N. C Libby Holman Smith Reynolds Alfred Holman Cincinnati Libby Polikoff Reynolds R. J. Reynolds

Nebraska City Man Found Guilty In Liquor Transport Case

Leonard Glover of Nebraska City was arraigned in district court before Judge James T. Begley and pled guilty to transporting intoxicating liquor. He received a 100 dollar fine, costs, and 90 days in Cass County jail. His Studebaker was seized and will be sold for involvement in the crime. Glover was arrested in Union after police found 90 quarts of beer and a pint of alcohol in his car.

Leonard Glover Nebraska City James T. Begley Cass County Studebaker Glover Union

Leila Sherwood Shows Improvement After Foot Infection

Friends of the Jack Sherwood family in Nebraska City report that Leila Sherwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherwood, is improving after a foot infection and can be around the house.

Jack Sherwood Nebraska City Leila Mrs. Sherwood

Barter Money Aims to Help Jobless in Minneapolis Plan

Barter money replaces currency for about 50 000 unemployed organized as Organized Unemployed led by Dr George Mecklenburg pastor of Wesleyan Methodist. Workers earn barter scrip to buy food and clothing. farmers and homeowners trade labor for produce apparel and minor repairs. The plan includes repair shops, workrooms, and 100 committees with 3700 people to boost morale and forestall mortgage foreclosures while offering concerts and recreation in theaters rent free.

Minneapolis United States George Mecklenburg Wesleyan Methodist Episcopal Church Hiis Mecklenburg Dr. Mecklenburg World-Herald

Death of Orville Owens of Bayard Nebraska

Orville Owens formerly of Plattsmouth Nebraska died at his Bayard Nebraska home on August 4 at 11 30 p m after a month long illness He leaves widow Clara and five children Elmer Ira Stull and Mrs Forest Daniels in Bayard Mrs Elmer Hubbell of Yoder Wyoming and Mrs Charles Richardson of Pacific Junction Iowa Fifteen grandchildren two brothers Chesny Owens Scottsbluff and Lon Owens Council Bluffs two sisters Mrs Julia M Lane Omaha and Mrs Cyanthia Dark Dickens A Christian church funeral was held August 7 at 3 pm with burial in Bayard cemetery

Orville Owens Plattsmouth Nebr Bayard Clara Owens Elmer Ira Stull Forest Daniels Eilmer Hubbeh Yoder Wyo Charles Richardson Pacific Junction Iowa Chesny Owens Scottsbluff Nebraska Lon Owens Council Bluffs Julia M. Lane Omaha Cyanthia Dark Dickens The Christian Church Bayard Cemetery

Starkjohns Return From Minnesota Long Lakes Visit

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Starkjohn and son William returned home Tuesday after several weeks at Henning Nebraska. They spent part of the summer at a lake cottage near Henning and enjoyed fine fishing, returning refreshed from their northern outing.

Henry Starkjohn William Henning Nebraska Starkjohn

Opening of School Brings Football Training to Local High

With the school opening, football training begins for the high school squad. Coach Robert returns several veterans from last year including Hirz Roane Armstrong Porter Luschinsky Rummel Garnett Arn captain of 1932. Younger second team members may challenge for spots.

Robert Robert Hirz William Roane Kenneth Armstrong Stuart Porter George Luschinsky Robert Rummel Greth Garnett Sam Arn

Douglas County May Over Ride Governor Over Relief Funding

Douglas County leaders continue seeking $990 000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund poor relief after Governor Bryan refused the request. County Commissioner Riha expects delegations to Lincoln and vows 100 percent demand. Republican Tom Falconer labels the governor obstinate as Omaha pushes to use federal highway funds to cover $300 000 in bond principal and interest on the Lincon highway paving.

Omaha Bryan Douglas County Frank Riha Reconstruction Finance Corporation Lincoln Riha Kiha Tom Falconer Falconer State Journal

Four Mile Club Ice Cream Social Pleases Town

The Four Mile Club hosted an ice cream social on the County Farm lawn enjoying a lovely evening. Tables decorated with garden towers. menu featured home made ice cream cake and coffee. Performances included Mrs Kirkpatrick Janet Westover Phyllis and Shirley Speck Lucille Albert Arnold Meisinger Raymond Cook Mrs Harry Neilson and Roy Cole.

Four Mile Club Raymond Cook Harry Neilson Roy Cole

Will Let Contract On Oreapolis Gap Project

The state and federal road authorities will let the Oreapolis gap project on September 8. It includes grading drainage and pavement completing paving on No 75 and providing a fine surface from this city to Omaha. It finishes the last gap in the road network.

Oreapolis Omaha

Veteran railroad man undergoes operation

From Tuesday's Daily Frank W. Hager, a longtime railroad man now living with Mr and Mrs A L Tidd, was taken to Omaha last evening for a minor operation at Immanuel hospital. He came from Lincoln and his doctors say the procedure aims at a permanent recovery.

Frank W. Hager A. L. Tidd Omaha Immanuel Hospital Mr. Hager Lincoln

Wanted to Buy Whole Milk for Roberts Dairy

A WANTED TO BUY notice seeks whole milk for Roberts Dairy. Interested parties should call No. 87 in Union Nebraska for inquiries.

Roberts’ Dairy Union

Eight Mile Grove Atheran Sunday Schedule

Sundayological note repeats details of services at Eight Mile Grove Atheran on August 14 with Sunday school at 9 30 a m and English services at 10 30 a m. Congregational meeting linked to services urges all members to attend.

Eight Mile Grove Atheran

Baseball League Schedule Highlighted for Next Sunday

Where They Play features games in the C. L. & 8. Baseball league slated for next Sunday across multiple venues with teams preparing for a full slate of matchups.

C. 8. & L. Baseball League

Busy scene as city workers rush to factories at dawn

In the early morning hours the city shows life and industry as men and women hurry from home to workplaces. From six to eight oclock large groups move toward canning plants and the Nebraska Basket Factory while the BREX shop opens at 8 am, forming the largest group of workers.

Canning Factory Nebraska Basket Factory BREX

Hail damages crops in Greenwood area

Phil Hall a local banker says a Saturday hailstorm damaged crops over a five mile wide strip south and east of Greenwood by 40 percent to total destruction. Hundreds of insurance claims have been filed and about 60 percent of farmers in the affected area held crop insurance.

Greenwood Phil Hall Here

Brock Couple Wedded At Brock Nebraska

This morning at the residence of Rev. C. O. Troy the marriage of Miss Luella E. Hull and Holland C. Booker, both of Brock, Nebraska, was performed in the usual impressive manner. The couple then returned to their Brock home.

C. O. Troy First Methodist Church Luella E. Hull Holland C. Booker Brock Nebraska Troy

Napkins Color Choices 50 Pack at Bates Book Store

Availability of yellow green or white napkins in packs of fifty at Bates Book Store priced at ten cents per pack.

Bates Book Store

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