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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1929
Page
6
Alvo residents report visits by D C Ganz and Art Dinges to Lincoln. Mrs. Henry J Miller remains ill but shows some improvement at home. Numerous relatives and friends from Plattsmouth Lincoln Wellsville and Union visited Alvo for social events and funerals. Hospital progress noted for a patient recovering after a second operation with well wishes from the community.
The writer and wife visited Fred and Frank Rehmeyer ten month old sons of Mr and Mrs Simon Rehmeyer and found them well. The mother was at the Ladies Aid, and the young men were in charge of Miz Eleanor tpgusley. They hid in the car and delivered ice to the Ladies Aid society meeting at Mrs Mario Stromer's home that afternoon.
Carl Ganz Rev Perry Rushlau and Simon Rehmeyer attended a Weeping Water lodge meeting last Monday where the Entered Apprentice degree was conferred. Mr Ganz delivered the lectures and Fred Rehmeyer, Simon’s brother, was instructed in the degree.
Elmer Rosenow a top salesman at F E Dickerson Grocery and his wife the Alvo postmistress leave about 2 AM and reach Minatare 502 miles later at 6 30 PM They plan a two week Western trip visiting notable sites R M Coatman will manage the post office and Mrs Carl Rosenow will help at the store during their absence
Dr. L Muier at Lincoln General hospital has undergone two serious operations for restoration of health and is now showing better signs. The report notes his condition has improved following treatment and procedures.
Mr and Mrs F E Dickerson left last Saturday night for Creston Nebraska to attend a family reunion at the home of Edward Leckey. They enjoyed renewing acquaintance with relatives not seen for some time and returned home in the evening.
Mrs Marie Stromer entertained the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church in Alvo at her home. Guests arrived in the afternoon and enjoyed a hospitable setting. A delightful luncheon was served by Mrs Stromer to enhance the gathering.
Mrs Henry Osborn visits her relatives near Verdes for a week. Funeral attendance by Manley residents for Fred Leh Hefert held in Louisville. Teddy Harms and wife visit Omaha on business. George Schaffer and daughter Carrie visit Manley. Miss Mery Sheehan returns from Omaro visit. A grain office inauguration by Omaha storage firm noted. Goats sold to a company after a break. chicken bone incident near Council Bluffs. Manley beats Connell? Bills 13 to 5 in a Sunday ball game. Theo Harms hosts guests from Lincoln and Omaha for dinner.
Col. Jose Miguel Tarafa, president of the new cooperative exports agency, told the Associated Press that Cuba seeks a favorable but fair profit regardless of tariff type. Cuban sugar magnates formed a directorate to curb exports to open and American markets, with a first meeting likely August 15 and export curtailment to begin August 31.
Auditor L B Johnson reports July warrants total 2 257 586 12 for state purposes. General fund withdrawals reach 32649 063 81 and capital apportionment 32 715 08. Fish and game 16 955 29 motor vehicle 101 490 48 gas tax 539 917 77. Current funds total 1 177 133 40.
Local residents exchange visits at Henry Stander and Carnicle homes while relatives travel to Omaha Gretna Plattsmouth and Leigh. Notables include Miss Leona Roberts Miss Esther Chapin Miss Ruth Chapin Mrs. William Booth of Houston and families from Ashland and Lincoln.
Bushnell and sister Mrs Streieht and Mrs Ficher visit Mrs Nannie Kline in Cresco Iowa. Mr and Mrs Glenn Theisen and family drove from Cresco to the home of Mrs Theisen's mother. Mr Theisen left for Sidney Indiana where his work continues next. Theisen family stays longer.
The county commissioners took no action on compensation for creating a county probation officer post urged by Hon. Pollard. The officer would review welfare cases in every county. The board will decide pay at a later meeting after review and possible naming by the district judge and county superintendent.
The Standard Savings and Loan Association of 715 Powell Street Omaha was taken over by the state banking department today. George B. Wilson chief examiner placed temporary charge until stockholders meet Friday night at the Omaha Elks Club to decide future policy. Deposits total about 444 thousand dollars with 1 401 shareholders mainly in Omaha. Officials said the loss should not be large. The mutual institution has no creditors beyond stockholders and is not under state charity land laws. Overhead and low business volume cited as main factors.
Lincoln Aug 8 The grid hand of welcome to Nebraskans and an urgent invitation to them to visit the annual state fair and exposition was extended Thursday by A W Lamb president of the fair association The 1929 fair without question will be the best ever attempted Success of the event he declared reflected largely the interest manifested by Nebraskans and their material aid by attendance to unusort numbers We are again holding an S day fair for it is deemed necessary to accommodate the ever growing crowds This year we anticipate the largest record yet When the fair opens President Lamb predicted visitors would find the physical plant in better condition than ever to provide for immense daily crowds of visitors The grandstand not nearly ready will house thousands the exhibits will be more extensive and more readily accessible and the programs will far exceed anything ever contemplated In inspiration from the fair he added awaits not only the farmer and cattleman but the merchant the clerk and the laboring man.
Swiss trio Kaeser with Navigator Tschopp and Mechanic Luscher left Le Bourget bound for Lisbon aiming for New York as Coste delays a dawn departure for a long distance flight due to weather. The Polish team who departed briefly faced a crash on a Azores island while Coste and Bellonte turned back.
Iowa counties approve 97.5 million in bonds to fund road construction and paving under a county highway program. The action follows a state supreme court decision and supports continued bond issuance to finance hard surface roads. The plan aims to complete 2400 miles of concrete paving and expand primary highway mileage statewide.
Chester M. Gray of the American Farm Bureau Federation told Nebraska farmers at a Crete picnic that tariff protection for agriculture should be high on par with industrial goods. George F. Farrell and Tom B. A. Tyler spoke on tariff policy and finance, while local scouts and camp groups provided entertainment.
London reports the Conservative party held Twickenham Middlesex by a slim margin of about 500 votes. Sir John Ferguson led on free trade in the empire and protective duties campaigning against Labour candidate T. J. Mason who won 14,202 votes. F. G. Peterson garnered 1,920. Mason previously had 15,121 in May while Joynson-Hicks had 21,087. Labor wins occurred in two bye elections since May.
The Federal Farm Board used its half billion dollar stabilization fund for the first time, loaning two Florida citrus co operatives 200000 to meet government rules related to Mediterranean fruit fly control. The Florida United Growers and Florida Citrus Growers Exchange will fund pre cooling facilities to aid packaging and marketing this year. Further petitions for larger loans to improve packing plants will be reconsidered after a cooperative plan is set. The cotton situation will be taken up next.
In Memphis Miss Vera Stone eighteen suffers hiccoughs for fifty nine days. Doctors treat it as a psychological problem and induce sleep with strong injections. After awakening the hiccoughs stop, her mind relieved from the ailment during sleep.
The farmer speaks of hard times as he cannot market corn by the quart and must buy gasoline by the gallon. He remains hopeful while his old car limps along, keeping him going despite the strain.
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