Improvement of Tax Properties Near Ninth and Diamond
The July 1 tax foreclosure properties see heavy remodeling with Mr. and Mrs. Ofe leading, as the Ninth and Diamond house gains new floors, arches, plaster, and a new roof. Other buyers like Ira Clinkenbeard John Fitch and Fred Luesch also invest in extensive improvements. The Rhoden home on Rock street is slated for sale August 26, ending the auction. The revival of tax properties lifts Plattsmouth’s assessed value past two million dollars for the first time in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth and Diamond
E. G. Ofe
Ofe
Ira Clinkenbeard
Third Ward
John Fitch
Fifth Ward
Fred Luesch
Main
Rhoden
Rock Street
R. C. Shellenbarger
Windham
North Sixth Street
Shellenbarger
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Oldenhausen
Cemetery Road
Harve Manners
Manners
Commissioner presses bid to settle John Morrell strike
Ottumwa Iowa August 26 William Huston US labor department conciliation chief continued efforts to end a 2000 worker strike at John Morrell and Co packing plant Officials and union leaders held separate talks after production halted when four union members were discharged per the stoppage began Thursday with employee walkout and production halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
William Huston
United States Department of Labor
John Morrell & Co
Huston
Want ads yield results in local market observations
Readability of want ads shows steady responses from job seekers and buyers in the community. Local merchants report inquiries and completed transactions reflecting the ads reach and engagement.
Local families host, travel notes from Ashland area
ALVO reports dinner guests at W C Timblin home with Albert Bornemeier family. Fishing party including Harold Nickel Orval Gerbeling Ellis Mickle and families fished Platte River north of Ashland then returned. Archie Miller posts Victor and For rest Hardwock are in Utah on a months long working trip enjoying scenery and progress updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Bornemeier
Roger
W. C
Victor
Young Clyde Colins Returns Home After Arm Break
Clyde Colins who fractured his elbow socket while playing with his brother Robert returned home from the hospital Sunday after a painful recovery. He remained in the hospital for several days to have the break reset on Saturday and endured intense pain before healing began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Colins
Robert
Clyde
S. O. S. Club Hosts Members and Guests for Glassware Exhibit
Mrs. Frank Taylor hosted a Tuesday afternoon meeting with S. O. S. club members and visitors. Roll call featured hobbies and a large antique glassware exhibit. A luncheon of sandwiches, pickles, cookies, and coffee was served. Guests included Mesdames Harold Nickel, S. C. Hardnock, Rehmeier, Taylor, and Earl Bennett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. O. S. Club
Frank Taylor
Mesdames
Harold Nickel
S. C. Hardnock
Rehmeier
Taylor
Earl Bennett
Mothers Daughters Council Annual Picnic Planned
Members of the Mothers Daughters Council will hold their annual picnic Wednesday evening August 30. Families will enjoy a weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers Daughters Council
Scouts Return From Camp at South Bend
Local Boy Scouts and Scoutmaster Ralph Dreamer return home Saturday noon from a two day camping trip at South Bend. The group enjoyed a pleasant trek with Ralph’s mother helping with cooking on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy
Ralph Dreamer
South Bend
Ralph
Rope Club Hosts Lesson and Social Moment
Dwight Taylor hosted the Rope club meeting with leader Arthur Roelofsy. President Boyd Elliott presided over the regular business session followed by a lesson. At the close, the group enjoyed cake and peaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Taylor
Rope Club
Arthur Roelofsy
Boyd Elliott
Johnson cancels Legion speaking engagement in Lincoln
State American Legion convention officials cite the jittery international situation for canceling Assistant Secretary of War Louis Johnsons address in Lincoln. Johnson regrets that official duties require him to cancel the commitment set for the convention final day of August 27 to 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
American Legion
Louis Johnson
Johnson
Lincoln Residents Tour Europe on Business or Vacation
About forty Lincoln residents and former residents were traveling on the jittery European continent today for business or pleasure. Notables include George Abel, the 200 pound Nebraska football prospect who bicycled over 1000 miles in Europe, and Ed Weir, Nebraska track coach, touring with a barn storming AAU track team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
George Abel
Nebraska
Europe
Ed Weir
Town Crimeless Two Years In Malin Ore
Malin Oregon reports two years without an arrest crime or law violation. City Marshal Dick Stevenson is credited by some for scaring criminals away, while Mayor A Kalina says the town simply has no trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malin
Ore
Dick Stevenson
A. Kalina
Plattsmouth Journal pricing note from 19th century ad
An old Plattsmouth Semi-Weekly Journal blurb hints at a subscription price claim comparing to the territory’s smallest home printed weekly, stating the cost was 62 for a full year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattamouth
King Korn Karnival fund lists wide city contributions
Partial report shows numerous donors from the business sector contributing to the 1939 King Korn Karnival fund. Help offered through W R Holly W H Puls W C Soennichsen and many local businesses including Conoco, Plattsmouth firms, beauty shops, gas stations, groceries, and service stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Holly
W. H. Puls
W. C. Soennichsen
Conoco Oil Station
W. A. Robertson
Graham Ice Cream Co
Webb
Frank Hebal
Vroman
Etta Belle Beauty Shop
John Frady
A. Ruse Motor Co
Wm. Hivers
Mia
Barbara Gering
Jr. Chamber of Commerce
Alin Beaere
John E. Schutz
Plattsmouth
W. W. Wilson
Cass County Maytag Co
Cappell Electric
Robert Mann
J. A. Capwell
le Fieee
R. P. Westover
T. Spucetk
John Leyda
Fouchek and Garnett
Credit Bureau
W. W. Wasley
Carr Bakery
Gamble Hardware Store
Theodore Ptak
Hamilton & Baumgart Co
Lorenz Brom Oesles Ce
Fiotel Tavern
Co. E. Welshimer
Weyrich and Hadraba
Edith Solomon
Greth Garnett
Wm. Woolcott
Elmer Sundstrom
James Markham
Albert, Olson
Paul Vandervoort
Kroehler Hardware
Colin
Smn Beass
Shea‘a- Cafe
Hall's Style Shop
Bates Book Store
Sullivan
J. Crabill, Jeweler
Ptnk- Tavern (Oo
Sedlak Liquor Store
Cal Cattles Ee
Wimpy’s Inn
Winscot
Hild Filling Station
A. R. Case Produce
Cass Co. Motor Co
Gorder Tire
Glen Vallery
Reichstadt Shoe Repair
Bowman Barber Shop
Wurl Grocery
Gobelman Paint Store
Ichsen
Black & White Grocery
Timm Tavern
Warga Hardware
Local Businesses and Funeral Homes Listed in Norfolk Area
A fragmented list names Waters Barber Shop and several Norfolk area businesses including packing, barber, liquor, beauty, lumber, hatchery, cafe, shoe, bank, and funeral home entities. The snippet ends with monetary figures 2.60 and 10.00, indicating prices or charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fetter Shoe Co
Eee Te Platts
State Bank
J. H. Davisee Thos. Walling Co
al F. Becker
Lora Lloyd Mack Diwaster
Walter H. Smith
Geo. J. Farley
Emery Doody
Dry soil chart of plains prompts wheat conservation
Washington notes revised farming practices to conserve subsoil moisture in the Western Great Plains. A 30 year study from Harve Mandan Hays Colby North Platte shows summer fallowing is needed to renew moisture for fall seeding. Officials warn of poor yields if soil remains dry and suggest switching to grass and livestock in dry areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Great Plains
Department of Agriculture
Harve
Mont
North Platte
Neb
Mandan
N. D
Hays and Colby
Kas
Hacre
Colby
Hayes
Cool weather aids moisture conservation in Nebraska crops
Lincoln notes a week of cooler weather and light winds helped conserve soil moisture. Late corn showed good progress with moisture availability. much drought damaged early corn was cut for fodder or silage, while surviving early corn continued denting and advancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
U. S
W. F. Rumbaugh
Rumbaugh
Student skunk catcher nets ticks for disease study
Gaines Eddy, an advanced entomology student at Oklahoma A and M College, goes out to catch skunks deliberately to obtain ticks for studying insect borne diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stillwater
Okla
Gaines Eddy
Oklahoma A. & M. College
Alton Train Ends After Decline in Business
The Alton railroad’s Springfield local freight train, operating since 1862, made its last run in Alton Illinois due to declining business at way points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton, Ill
Alston
Springfield
Alton Railroad
Premi-Week Journal Subscription Offer
A historic newspaper style tease promotes a Premi-Week Journal subscription at two dollars per year. The ad emphasizes value and long-term reading access for readers seeking affordable daily news content.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal
Wheat acreage for 1940 harvest to rise in Cass County
Alfred Gansemer reports Cass County farmers will plant 41 357 acres of wheat in 1940 under the AAA program up from 30 039 in 1939 as European demand shifts and U S export subsidies aim to hold market share. Farmers are urged to stay within allotments to qualify for price adjustments insurance and other payments. a community committee member will visit farms to discuss crop insurance and intentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
United States
Cass County
Alfred Gansemer
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Library Adds Two New Books to Plattsmouth Shelves
Plattsmouth public library adds America's Sixty Families by Ferdinand Lundberg and With Malice Toward Some by Margaret Halsey to its collection. Lundberg examines wealthy families shaping politics and media while Halsey offers a humorous look at English manners and customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
America
Ferdinand Lundberg
Margaret Halsey
Agriculture Dept Seeks Bids on 13 750 Steel Grain Bins
The Agriculture Department called for bids for 13 750 steel grain bins with 25 000 000 bushels capacity to store lean corn turned over to the Commodity Credit Corporation. This adds to 25 500 bins contracted August 10 and 320 bins contracted August 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Commodity Credit Corporation
Ninety-Five Years Young Omaha Birthday Boy
Frank J. Crawford, marking his ninety fifth birthday, claims to feel younger every year. He displayed new hair growth and seven new teeth that recently appeared, but joked that he removes them with tweezers as soon as they show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Frank J. Crawford
Crawford
Rubber Stamps at Right Prices at the Journal
Rubber stamps offered in a range of sizes and prices at the Journal shop. Purchasers can choose from assorted styles and quantities for personal or office use.
County Officials Mull State Treasurer Authority
The Central Nebraska County Officials Association met and passed a resolution questioning the state treasurer's power to issue relief payments to counties without an extension of timing. Lynn Blakely noted the 1937 bill funded 7.8 million dollars for two years and expired July 1, with no extension approved. The group considered a unicameral recall but resolved the matter before any vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Island
Nebraska
Lynn Blakely
Buffalo County
Blakely
Mrs Roosevelt says war unsure. Your guess is as good as mine
Mrs Franklin D. Roosevelt told an inquiring newsman she did not know if there would be war in Europe. She added I’m sorry that I don’t know and Your guess is as good as mine, young man. The remark was made in Albany on August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Europe
Executor seeks final report in Becker estate case
In Cass County Nebraska the Executor of Philip T. Becker deceased files final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirship residue assignment and discharge. Hearing set for September 22 1929 at ten o'clock a m before County Court. August 28 1939. A H Duxbury County Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Philip T. Becker
A. H. Duxbury
Notice of Administration Estate of Joseph John Stanek
Petition filed for administration of Joseph John Stanek estate and appointment of Emil L. Stanek as Administrator. Hearing set before County Court on the th day of September, 1939 at ten o'clock a m. Dated August 4, 1939. County Judge seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Joseph John Stanek
Emil L. Stanek
Notice of Final Settlement in Jess Terryberry Estate
In the County Court of Casa Coun estate of Jess Terryberry deceased. Administratrix has filed final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. Hearing set for September 15 1939 at 10 a m. Dated August 15 1939. Cc. BE. TEFFT Special County Judge. (Seal)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casa County
Nebraska
Jess Terryberry
Cc. BE. Tefft
Cass County
William Leesley
William H. Leesley
W. H. Leesley
Co. E, Tefft
Estate of William Leesley Deceased Notice
Probate notice for estate of William Leesley also known as William H. Leesley and W H Leesley. Court number 3289 set for August 11, 1939 at 10 a.m. for hearing and discharge. Dated August 11, 1939. Co E TEFFT seal.
Sheriff Sale in Cass County Nebraska 1939
The Northeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 32 in Township 11 North Range 14 East Cass County Nebraska is sold at public auction on September 30 1939 at 10:00 a m at the south front door of the court house in Plattsmouth to satisfy a judgment in favor of William Sporer against Vernie M Baker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Ledeway
Cass County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Vernie M. Baker
William Sporer
Mortgage foreclosure notice in Cass County Nebraska case
Ralph N. Opp sues Stella Boedeker F A Boedeker Ger trude Marburger Albert C Mar burger Dora Ausmus and Claud L Ausmus to foreclose a mortgage dated March 16 19487 on farm lands in Cass County to secure 3200.00. Respond by October 5 1939 with hearing October 16 1939 for appointment of a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Boedeker
F. A. Boedeker
Gertrude Marburger
Albert C. Marburger
Dora Ausmus
Claud L. Ausmus
Ralph N. Opp
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Emma
Opp
Nebr
Case County
Neh
John G. Hansen
Ray Frans
Ralph WN. Opp
T. E. Todd
Notice of Hearing on Petition for Heirship Determination
The petition by Myrtle A. Blanchard Genev a J. Tomlinson and Juanita L. Miller seeks a court ruling on the heirs and timing of death for Casie Blanchard who died in 1927. The hearing is set for August 4 1939 at 10 a.m. in the Cass County Court at Plattsmouth Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Casse Blanchard
Myrtle A. Blanchard
Geneva J. Tomlinson
Jugnita L. Miller
Casile Blanchard
Wray
Yuma County
Colorado
Towit
Juanita L. Miller
Plattsmouth
A. H. Duxbury
Equity Suit Aims To Quiet Title On Lot 455 Louisville
Gretchen E. Heil files in Cass County Nebraska District Court to foreclose a mortgage on Lot 455 in Louisville and determine the amount due. The suit also seeks to bar unknown interest holders and quiet title for the present owners while excluding a first mortgage holder Home State Bank of Louisville. The case names multiple Heil and Meisnest heirs and seeks sale of the mortgaged property under law. The answer deadline is September 25, 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph W. Heil
Joy Heil
Arthur Heil
Norma Heil
Elizabeth Meisnest
Frank Meisnest
Charles W. Meisanest
George Meisnest
Etta Meisnest
John Meisnest
Laura Blazer
Fred W. Meisnest
George Stoehr
Randolph Stoehr
Louisville
Case County
Nebraska
Gretchen E. Heil
District Court
Cass County
W. H. Heil
William H. Heil
Dora Heil
Dora Anna Heil
Lizzie Heil
Office of Register of Deeds
Home State Bank of
Cres County
Plattencuch
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Alvo
Lincoln People
King Korn Karnival
SKUNK
J. Howard Davis
Law
Sheriff's Sale
State of
County of
Cass
Wm. H. Pitzer and
Marshal] Pitzer
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