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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 15, 1932

Page

2

Hearing on State Aid for Louisville Bridge Purchase

A Papillion hearing before county commissioners debated a resolution to have the state cover half the Louisville bridge cost. Cass and Sarpy counties would fund the rest via tolls, aiming for a Plattsmouth style toll bridge that becomes free after county shares are collected. Sarpy postponed action after a long session with opponents and counsel W R Patrick. Cass had previously endorsed state payment.

Papillion Board of County Commissioners Louisville Cass and Sarpy Plattsmouth Sarpy County Board W. R. Patrick Omaha Sarpy Board of Commissioners Cass County Sarpy County Cass

Alvo Social News Highlights Local Visitors and Walks

Alvo residents report a flurry of visits and errands from Avoca to Eagle and Lincoln. Encounters include Herman Nickel and Franzen families, Cora Snavely and relatives, and Earl Hermance threshing activity near Creeseboard. A hay stack fire near Grover Hill, teaching moves for Doris Coatman, and a Mothers and Daughters Council picnic at Vickers Lawn are noted.

Herman Nickel Franzen Sophia Franzen Avoca Grover Hill John Fischer Eagle Ed Carr Alvo Hall Parsall Oliver Campbell Rehmeier Cora Snavely Hazel Lincoln Lee Snavely Charles Roelofsz Max Pfitzmeier Plattsmouth Earle Bennett Chas Roelofsz Lessie Mairs Hopkins Weeping Water Dean Taylor Grover Cleveland Rhoden Manley Erwin Hutchinson Waverly Nebraska Archie Miller Jimmie Roelofsz Donald Dean Schneider Dorothy Coatman Eugene Barkhurst Bushnell H. N. Anderson Harry Linder Elmywood Milo Frisbee Paul Coatman George Frisbee Edward Taylor Joe Taylor Ruth Taylor Richard Schulke Floyd Franzen Sophia Arcadia Nebr Gertie Nickel Robert B. Coster Havelock Emeril L. B. Appleman Maggie Greer Order of Eastern Star Greenwood Doris Coatman Bushberry Doris Lola Lewis Glen Lewis A. B. Stroemer Wauneta May Humphrey Erwin Kinney Earl Hermance Creeseboard Frank Taylor G. Rehmeier Rehmeijer Clyde Fitzpatrick Mothers and Daughters Council Club Vickers’ Lawn Jessie Hardnock

Yager Family Visit Highlights Social Year Recap

The year closes with strong study and social program gains led by four group leaders. Frank Yager and his Chicago-based wife visited the Yager home last week and joined Mr. and Mrs. William Yager and Mrs. George Braun at Greenwood last Sunday, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Bucknell.

Frank Yager William Yager Chicago Yager George Braun Greenwood George Bucknell

Birthday Picnic Among Local Families In Alvo

Families of Mesdames John Banning and Joe Vickers and Mr. Chas Edwards celebrate birthdays with an annual picnic. They gathered at the George Curyea residence lawn in Alvo for an evening picnic dinner. The event location rotates each year to a new site.

John Banning Joe Vickers Chas. Edwards Alvo George Curyea

Repairs at Alvo Postoffice Improve Workroom

Mrs. Elmer Rosenow, postmistress at Alvo, supervised improvements in the postoffice room. Shelving from the former store was removed, ceilings and walls tinted, and floors painted, resulting in a brighter, more pleasant workspace.

Elmer Rosenow Alvo

Visiting Grove Relatives Near Ashland

Mr and Mrs John Grove of Morris Minnesota, nephew and niece of 8 C Kellogg, visited last week with relatives including their aunt uncle and cousin Marion Kellogg and wife a mile north of town and with Arthur Kellogg and family near Ashland. They enjoyed the visit very much.

John Grove Morris Minnesota 8. C. Kellogg Alice Kellogg Marion Kellogg Arthur Kellogg Ashland

School prepares for opening with improved facilities

The building and grounds are in excellent condition for the September opening. Caretaker Walter Vincent with Ben Menchau and Harry Weichel refinished floors, improved the heating plant, rebuilt a chimney, and replaced wall stones. Supervisors include Robert Quick as superintendent and Elbert Miller as principal with six instructors listed.

Walter Vincent Ben Menchau Board of Education Harry Weichel Robert Quick Elbert Miller Miss Whitmore van Sickles Quimby Filley

Pies Judging At Meet And Camp Bellevue Visit

The group judged three pies lemon chiffon cherry and custard naming Irene Peterson Joan Cook and Lola Rueter as first second and third. They discuss plans for Achievement day and note visitors and trips to Camp Bellevue with detailed daily schedule of activities and campfire stunts.

Irene Peterson Joan Cook Lola Rueter Cherry Mary West Florence Roelofsz Verna Vickers Lavern Halka Anna Lee Lancaster Camp Bellevue John Skinner Elmwood Frank Taylor

Archery Tournament Winners Named In Omaha Event

Saturday morning at 8 30 an archery tournament was held with girls and boys each selecting their top three. Bonnie Spangard of Omaha won. Instructors listed include J W Reed A H DeLong D D Wainscott Miss Hettie Bailey Miss Clara Noyes and Miss Jessie Baldwin.

Bonnie Spangard Omaha J. W. Reed A. H. DeLong D. D. Wainscott Hettie Bailey Clara Noyes Jessie Baldwin

Card of Thanks for Firefighters Aid at Farm

Miss Theresa Rauth thanks everyone who helped save their property during the farm fire. Gratitude to neighbors and responders is expressed for aid and swift action in the blaze.

Theresa Rauth

Nebraska navy commissions two Plattsmouth lawyers as admirals

County Attorney W. G. Kieck and Attorney W. A. Robertson of Plattsmouth have been commissioned by Lieutenant Governor IT Metcalfe as admirals in the Nebraska navy. The commissions authorize them to guard the state's waters including the goldfish and other deep sea fish as fleet members. They will begin duties and learn the proper exercise of their new office, second only to a Swiss navy command.

W. G. Kieck W. A. Robertson Plattsmouth W. Metcalfe Nebraska

Weekly Auctions At Heisel Mill Draw Farmers Weekly

Col. Smith conducts Saturday afternoon sales at the Heisel Mill on Washington avenue offering farmers and residents a mart to dispose of livestock farm equipment and household goods with a trained auctioneer guiding the bidding.

Col. Smith Heisel Washington Avenue

Visiting Rawls Grandson Arrives From Lewiston Montana

City Attorney and Mrs. C A Rawls welcome their grandson Noel Rawls from Lewiston Montana for a week long visit. Noel is sixteen, graduated from Lewiston High School last spring, and is the eldest son of the late Joe Rawlis.

C. A. Rawls Noel Rawls Lewiston Montana Wil Mr. Rawls Joe Rawis

For Sale New Seed Rye 50c Per Bushel

John Tice of Cedar Creek advertises seed rye for sale at fifty cents a bushel. Phone or contact details not fully legible.

John Tice Cedar Creek Al-Tiw

Napkins Yellow Green or White 50 in Pack

Bates Book Store lists napkins in yellow green or white colors, packs of 50 offered at 10 cents.

Bates Book Store

Public Auction of Studebaker Car in Plattsmouth Nebraska

Pursuant to an order of the District Court in State of Nebraska vs Leonard Glover and a Studebaker 1924 Touring Car with Motor No 1102944 I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash. The sale will be at ten o clock in the forenoon on September 17 1932 at the south front door of the courthouse in Plattsmouth Nebraska.

District Court State of Nebraska Leonard Glover Studebaker Court House Plattsmouth Nebraska

Order of Hearing on Petition for Settlement of Account

In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets September 5 1932 at 10:00 a m for a hearing on Tillie Ramsel Executrix petition for final settlement and discharge of Rudolph M U Ramsel estate. Notice will be published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior.

Cass County Nebraska Nebresia Rudolph MU. Ramsel Tillie Ramsel Jervtri Eprerr Plattsmonuth Journal

Womans Foreign Missionary Society Program at Methodist Parlor

The Womans Foreign Missionary Society hosted a Thursday afternoon gathering for Standard Bearer girls at the Methodist church parlors. Miss Mildred Hall, Jean Hayes, and Marjorie Arn performed musical numbers, a missionary play highlighted a busy day in the life of unselfish workers, with roles filled by Alice Funk Amy Elliott Jean Hayes and Mrs Justus Lilly. African schoolgirls Emma Mendenhall Grace Henry Marcella Rameses and Frances Gamblin featured in the program.

Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society Frank Barkus Mildred Hall Jean Hayes Marjorie Arn Alice Funk Amy Elliott Justus Lilly

Old Time Advertisers Seek More Sales This Year

Merchants urged to advertise toboost sales in the coming year. The Journal offers help, inviting readers to call Wo. 6 for assistance with business promotion.

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