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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
2
The piece mocks sticky weather and radio songs while lampooning Nazi policies and Cuban opposition. It satirizes fashion and gear like seer sucker pants and pockets for keys, and lightly parodies Gen Johnson with a lineage claim.
A wry column notes that humans mislead themselves more than any melon and imagines a worry adviser. It mentions a Tokyo report that American chewing gum is now popular in Japan, a development seen as a mixed blessing given past misgivings in the U.S.
A reflective passage describes justice as poised to reveal who bears the weight of judgment. The metaphor suggests that truth will become clear as the blindfold and sandals are removed.
A friend of the Duke of Devonshire who died in 1908 recalled warning him not to yawn during his own speeches. The duke quipped that listeners cannot grasp how dull the talks are.
Returning from Hyde Park, the President tours civilian conservation corps camps in the Shenandoah Valley to study woodchopper techniques and consider replacing the big stick with an ax.
Bible lesson on Samuel from I Samuel chapters 3 and 12. He is born of prayer, serves in the tabernacle, called by God while young, forgives Eli, leads Israel during dark days, defeats Philistine threats with divine aid, and lays groundwork for the monarchy. The piece links his faithful life to Christian ideals of obedience and sanctification through Christ.
S. S. Gooding returns from a ten day tour of Illinois and Missouri. He visited the Century of Progress exposition in Chicago and then met his old friend James Hunter Jr. in Galesburg where Hunter, a former Burlington storekeeper, has been ill. The pair toured southern Illinois and Missouri before returning to Galesburg and Gooding spent several days in Des Moines with relatives.
The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co opened new service connecting local patrons to the Postal Telegraph Co. The Chamber of Commerce sent congratulations through E H Wescott, commending the company. Messages will be sent and charged to telephone bills, correcting prior telegraph delays.
The Fairview Club met at Emma Terryberry's home with Marie Kelly assisting. New members Esther Tritsch and Marie Schafer joined. Marie Speck won first prize in a contest conducted by Marie Speck and Laura Tritsch and Martha Privett will lead the September 21 gathering with Myrtle Tritsch and Eleanor Terryberry. A picnic supper and dance are set for August 15 at the Jack Durée platform for members and families.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bridges and family of St Louis Missouri visited Plattsmouth to reconnect with longtime friends W F Gillespie and J H Adams. Bridges is son of Joe Bridges a former Plattsmouth councilman and Burlington employee, remembered by many locals.
Mr and Mrs James Warga returned Saturday evening from Chicago and nearby areas where they visited Percy Taplett auditor for Val Blatz and stayed with Mr and Mrs Earl Aiken aunt of Mrs Varga They also visited the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago a most appreciated treat.
Mrs Norma Spickler of Maugansville Maryland reports losing 21 pounds with three jars of Kruschen Salts. She says her husband is pleased and she feels lighter with clearer skin and more energy. The ad promises safe weight loss and health benefits with a money back guarantee.
Weeping Water reports a newly painted center and ready school for fall term. Local visitors include Henry Heil Jr from Murdoch and A D Bakke from Murray. Mrs. Owen Willis shows slight improvement amid rheumatism. Reverends Pangborn and wife attended Nehawka quarterly conference. Mrs. C A Rosencarns aided relief work in town. Other residents visit Omaha, Lincoln, Plattsmouth, and Nebraska City for business, visits, or purchases. A roof and new windows planned for School district No. 12. Jimmie Woolcott shows off a new bicycle. Mrs. Louis Prokop of Gridley Kansas visits kin in town.
The State of Nebraska Cass county in the County Court notices creditors to present claims against the estate of Anton Koubek by August 25 1933 and December 1 1933 hearings will be held at ten oclock a m on those dates with claims to be adjusted and allowed time limits set three months for claims and one year for payment from August 25 1933.
The Weeping Water schools, ranked among the best in the state, announce full teaching staff and readiness for the September 4 opening. The district boasts excellent teachers and well equipped facilities for the new school year.
Messrs. Bryan Baker and son Will and brother Sam with Mrs. George Russell of Wolbach visited Toledo Ohio and Port Huron Michigan for a family reunion then returned home in the middle of the week after a wonderful trip.
Ole Olsen awarded a contract to supply one thousand car loads of rock for rip-rapping at Nehawka quarry. Work to begin in a few days, welcomed by Nehawka residents.
The piece recalls a Hansford publisher whose colorful career included intermittent successes and failures. It notes the long, winding path and the toll of time, with hints of gray hairs and a life filled with ups and downs across decades.
Mrs J F Clagg and her daughter left for Union to help take her sister Mrs William Tillman to St Marys hospital in Nebraska City. Tillman has suffered poor health for years and will receive treatment and care at the Otoe county hospital.
A. Rosencrans and Walter J. Wunderlich of Nehawka spent Sunday in Lincoln visiting Bryan Memorial hospital patient George Pollard who is recovering from appendicitis surgery. They played golf at the Eastridge course and Shrine country club in the afternoon.
This morning Mrs. Frank E. Cook left Omaha for Tacoma Washington. She traveled with Mrs. Raymond Cook and had spent two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs L H Petersen and at the Charles H Cook home attending the Petersen family reunion.
For the first time in weeks all members were present at the council meeting with Councilman Rebal able to attend following his accident last May.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska a petition seeks administration of the estate of John Wesley Woodard deceased who left no will. A hearing is set for September 8 1933 at 10 a.m. to contest the petition. If unopposed, administration may be granted to Charles L Graves or another suitable person.
In the matter of the estate of Otto F. Peters deceased a petition has been filed in the county court alleging the deceased left orders for administration. A hearing is scheduled for September 8 1933 at 10 oclock a m. If no one appears the court may grant administration to Elsie M. Peters or a suitable person and proceed to settlement. County Judge seal.
Notice is given under an order by Judge James T Begley that N D Talcott as administrator will sell parcels of real estate on September 9 1933 at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM at public auction to pay debts. The first tract is half interest in parts of Section 29 Township 12 Range 9 and other parcels in Cass County. The second tract is Lots 5 and 6 in Block 6 Ryder's Addition Greenwood. Sale subject to liens and encumbrances. Datum August 10 1933. al4-4
Sheriff H Sylvester will auction the SE quarter Section 2 Township 11 North Range 11 East Cass Nebraska on September 2 1933 at 10 am at the county courthouse south front door to satisfy The Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank lien of 12130 52 plus installments. Also probate hearing August 10 1933 for Philip Thierolf will appoint Frieda Thierolf executrix. Court directs appearance at Cass County Courthouse on September Sunday 1933 to show cause why will should not be probated.
In Cass County Nebraska a petition by Frank A. Cloidt for final settlement and residue assignment in the Wash Landis estate is set for September 8 1933 at 10am in county court. Notice requires publication in Plattsmouth Journal to all interested parties.
Anton Bajeck, renowned in the west for xyleophone work, played with Jim Horvaka's orchestra in Omaha Saturday. He is the second Plattsmouth member after Peter Gradeville who has been with the popular band for two years.
Fragmentary report hints at a case involving fourists and an auger prank scene. References to hitchhikers and thumb prints suggest a property or vehicle investigation with forensic clues. Further readable details are limited.
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