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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1932
Page
1
A Farmers Holiday protest at the Missouri River bridge drew a large crowd as Lee Transfer Co trucks from Glenwood were hindered by corn pickets. Sheriff DeMoss was summoned as drivers and guards argued amid threats while trains and autos continued crossing.
A group from Co. A of the C M T C student regiment at Fort Crook spent several hours with local friends yesterday evening. They were escorted back to the army post at taps by Attorney W A Hlobertson. The party included Frank Fonda of Schuyler student captain James Robertson Robert Bestor Virgil Klutten William Jensen and Robert Mann.
Thursday morning Mr and Mrs Isaac Dye and daughter Violet were in a collision at Tenth and Washington Lincoln Their car hit a truck driven by F A Perkins of Roca Mrs Dye suffered severe chest injuries and was taken to St Elizabeths hospital Mr Dye had bruises and abrasions Violet who drove the car was unhurt and the truck driver escaped without serious injury
Henry Sanders, burdened by gall stones, leaves for healthier climes on the west coast. Accompanied by his daughter Anne, they plan stops in Savannah and Washington with brother Thomas Sanders and family, then Seattle, Tacoma, and other Pacific Northwest cities. The trip aims to aid his health and provide rest from his postal duties.
The case State of Nebraska versus Joe Miller of Omaha charging breaking and entering Gottloib Bauer general mercantile store at Murdock was dismissed. Miller testified he was at St Catherine's hospital and Fort Crook from midnight to 3 am caring for injured friends with a physician confirming visit.
H E Becker of this city received a package from Mr and Mrs John Sattler Jr visiting California. The package contained two radishes measuring twenty one inches in length. He ate one for dinner and supper and there was enough left for several others.
Wednesday in county court Henry Friesel of near Weeping Water pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Albert Dean. He was sentenced to ten days in jail, suspended on condition of no further fights and payment of costs.
Mr and Mrs John Beck and daughter Mrs Emil Siemoneit have returned home after visiting Hastings Bloomfield and Randolph Nebraska. They stayed with relatives and say crops in the area look fine.
Pickets continue at the east approach of the Missouri river bridge amid peaceful protests by drivers and protestors. Some shelled corn shipments were blocked briefly but later rerouted. melons and vegetables crossed. no sheriff action yet as peaceful demonstrations persist.
Report from the west county notes very heavy hail on Thursday around Elmwood with extensive crop damage to corn and other crops. Wind driven hail broke glass in autos on Elmwood streets while Sarpy county to the north suffered further crop and building damage. At Walnut Grove the wind stripped walnut trees and roof damage hit a dance hall and store.
Rev. L. W. Gate and his wife, former residents, visited old friends last evening while en route east. Gate led a Presbyterian church in Vancouver Washington and has joined a church in Forest Park Illinois. He once pastored the city’s First Presbyterian about eighteen years ago and plans to move to Chicago, their new home, after visiting Omaha overnight.
Mrs E O Furlong and daughter Grace of Kenosha Wisconsin left with Mrs J L Stamp for Bayard Nebraska to visit Mrs G W Pugsley and family. Mrs Furlong then proceeds to Boulder Colorado where daughter Miss Ruth graduates from the University of Colorado. The Furlongs are former Steamboat Springs Colorado residents.
Large crowds enjoyed an evening of entertainment at the weekly merchant festival. Chuck Barrows of Murray hosted the public speaking system, with Bernard and Olin Morris of Union delivering guitar numbers including Hawaiian pieces.
Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans of this city was chosen as national committeewoman at the American Legion Auxiliary convention in Norfolk. She resigns as state Auxiliary president, selected to represent Nebraska in the national committee of one member per state and territory. Her term will require travel to meetings at the national president's request, including Indianapolis headquarters. Her leadership has boosted membership and activities to a high standard.
Heavy Thursday rain swelled Pappio Creek threatening lands south of Omaha and near La Platte. Water covered Burlington main line northern tracks with repair work by two La Platte trains. Missouri Pacific tracks near Fort Crook ran close to flooding as wind toppled tents at C M T C, several tents collapsing.
Miss Caroline and Miss Estelle Baird return from Iowa City after several weeks away where Estelle attended summer school. The group plans to resume routines in town after a brief visit with Mr. and Mrs. Tun nell at Tama before returning home.
Otto E. Lutz of the refrigerator shops departed Friday evening for Omaha then west to Colorado. He will join his wife who has been there several weeks visiting friends to help her hay fever. Mrs. Lutz and their small daughter accompany him home.
First degree murder charges filed in Glenwood against Archie Jenkins Callie Hester and Ralph Arnold for the August 13 ride killing of Angelo Savigliano. Bond likely around 25000. Preliminary hearing set for Saturday at 9 a.m. before Justice Goodrich. defense contends alibi placing them in Lubbock Texas.
Last evening the Philathea class of the Methodist church enjoyed a fine picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Bert Coleman’s south city home. On the lawn they played games including a ladies baseball match and a slipper kicking contest. A well laden picnic supper followed, appreciated by all.
Friday morning Dr. R P Westover operated on George Bassmen a resident of the Home for a severe hernia. The infirmary’s operating room was equipped by Mt Zion commandery Knights Templar in this city and this marked the first major operation there.
S. S. Gooding, now residing in Omaha, visited here for a few hours with old friends. He recently traveled to Wyoming to inspect land near Gillette and to bathe at Thermopolis hot springs, which he says greatly benefited his health.
Miss Vestetta Robertson celebrated her eighteenth birthday at her North 6th street home with six university friends from Delta Delta Delta traveling from Omaha. The visitors spent the afternoon socializing and presenting well wishes, followed by tea hosted by Mrs. Robertson and a decorated birthday cake with flowing candles.
The Livingston family reunion, a Cass and adjoining counties group, was held at Antelope Park in Lincoln with about 94 members attending a picnic and large meals. Three new marriages were noted Burr Davis of Wayne Nebraska Theodore Piak of Plattsmouth and Henry Hild of Murray. Banack Livingston of Arnold Nebraska was the oldest at 87 and photos were taken to remember the event.
Registration for the opening of Plattsmouth High School continues with 125 students enrolled by Principal R. F. Patterson. Forty-eight residents remain unaccounted, and more students from surrounding districts are expected. The program grows with emphasis on sciences mathematics and language while the commercial department remains full. Five Sarpy county students have enrolled.
Miss Helen Wescott returns to Lincoln after a brief outing at Topinabee Michigan and a stay with Rev and Mrs Mordick in Michigan lake country. She resumes duties as secretary to Dr Mordick in Lincoln at once.
Federal and state highway bids opened amid higher prices due to federal rules. The total estimate is 798000 dollars with the federal government funding all but 153000 from the state. Yant Construction of Omaha won the six mile west of Union paving at 1.56 per yard totaling 154415 dollars. Abel Construction of Lincoln bid 1.76 per yard for 3.6 miles Lincoln to Woodlawn at 90458 dollars. Moran Construction of Omaha bid 1.74 for 1.5 miles over the Columbus bridge at another bid high of 2.14. Omaha Steelworks led the bridges at Columbus with 163346 dollars. State Engineer Cochran said the lowest bidder was determined on all projects except 1.6 miles between Ogallala and Lemoyne. Union west culvert work led by Nebraska Culvert Manufacturing of Wahoo under E. E. Placek.
Charess K Bestor has been at Immanuel hospital in Omaha for two weeks and returned home last evening. He underwent gallstone surgery and is now improved and expected to regain full vigor soon. Friends express happiness at his return and hope he resumes activities.
Mr and Mrs Frank M Bester and son returned home last evening after visiting relatives and friends at Ames Iowa They praised the college town and its 12000 residents noting Ames is a modern up to date city where Iowa State College is located
G. K. Hetrick, longtime manager, is reported to be improving after a period of leg trouble. He remains unable to return to work but is expected to be back to his duties soon following hospital treatment.
Miss Beulah Thomas of Stroud Oklahoma leaves after weeks as guest of Mrs Chris tine Kirkpatrick at the H M Soennichsen home She traveled by plane to Omaha then southbound to Oklahoma City for her return home The trip marked a modern mode of travel for her departure.
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