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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
2
A famous musician notes nerves in ears hinting at paired steps. The piece critiques politicians who promised economy and warns of renewed clashes as repeal nears. Cox doubts the London conference timing and laments the 18th amendment end leaving enforcement to bootlegger clashes.
A commentator compares the efficiency of Washington’s baseball team to national governance, suggesting smoother team play would reduce national worries. The remark implies high performance in sports contrasts with political challenges.
A scientist asserts vegetables have thought processes. If true, eggplants would blush at being labeled food. Roosevelt's NRA draws attention to Santa Claus carrying a club. A worldly man shows a modern girl a good time without spending money. A woman checks Secretary Woodin’s $350,000 inheritance in Who's Who for marital status.
Observers note the bride clamps the groom’s arm like a vise signaling resolve. Friends say nerves, but others claim the decisive stance reflects unwavering commitment as the procession begins.
A Bible School lesson traces how God selects the unlikely, focusing on David as a young shepherd anointed by Samuel. It highlights his humble beginnings, the anointing, his later reign, trials, repentance, and his lasting impact as a psalmist and model of faithful worship.
Observers say Mahatma Gandhi’s fasts shorten and his political star wanes. He seeks sanctuary in a British jail while pursuing the anticaste movement to remain India’s dramatic liberator of the untouchables, despite a party ready to distance itself to gain peace with the Raj.
Dayton News quotes William Lloyd and argues the current upheaval is a counter revolution toward democratic ideals. It contrasts violence and mercy, notes prior revolutions and plutocracy, and asks if this vast American venture in idealism can succeed as the nation rediscovers its political democracy and economic opportunity.
In a Brooklyn Eagle op ed the attorney general Homer Cummings laments Americans lack of duty in providing information to law enforcement. The piece argues the U S legal system imposes heavy costs on volunteers through time money and risk including threats and long trials.
The report notes Professor Moley is reassigned to oversee federal intervention to prevent kidnaping, returning him to public law work and crime surveys. His background includes teaching, writing on public law, and state crime reports, making him a trusted reformer in criminal law.
Billy Sunday plans to abandon preaching prohibition and resume gospel sermons as friends urged. The move follows concerns that voters may fail to repel the gospel.
In the County Court of Cass Nebraska a petition for administration of the estate of John Wesley Woodard deceased has been filed alleging a new last will. A hearing is set for September 8 1933 at 10 a m to contest or grant administration to Charles L Graves or others. Witness the court seal dated August 11 1933.
Sealed bids for Sand Gravel Surfacing on the Plattsmouth East Patrol No. 129 Nebraska must be received by September 13 1933 at 10 a m and publicly opened. Work covers 1.3 miles of graveled road with 260 cubic yards of surface course material. Bidder must post 100 percent bond and a certified check of at least 15 dollars. George Hodge will supervise employment lists. plans available in Cass County Clerk or Lincoln offices.
The Kansas City Times notes that failing to extradite Samuel Insull is a grave disappointment. New indictments allege fraudulent transfer of 2 1/2 million dollars in contemplation of bankruptcy under Greece treaty rules. The piece presses for his rearrest in Athens and accountability for losses.
A witty remark compares two city names Ypsilanti and Oshkosh highlighting regional humor and linguistic quirks. The line captures how readers react to unfamiliar place names and cultural references.
A poet writes of a fragile bubble shattering, noting unprecedented brittleness and a striking metaphor. The fragment hints at a theme of fragility and sudden rupture.
Sparse discussion surrounds a minimum wage proposal for college football players within the NBA context. Analysts note limited set of voices, while lawmakers and leagues weigh feasibility and impact on student athletes and competitive balance.
In the matter of the estate of Otto F. Peters, deceased, a petition for administration has been filed asserting the deceased left no will. A hearing is set before the county court on September 8, 1933 at 10 a.m. If interested parties fail to appear, the court may grant administration to Elsie M. Peters or another suitable person and proceed with settlement.
Bids opened September 22 1933 for sand gravel surfacing on State Roads Nos. 130 and 133 including 8.7 miles of graveled road with 2 220 cu yds of coarse material. State Engineer R L Cochran directs. Also administrator sale in Cass County for William D Coleman estate with sale at 10 am September 9 1933 offering various parcels. Court orders final settlement and hearing for Wash Landis estate with publishing notice in Plattsmouth Journal.
By order of sale issued by the Cass County Nebraska district court, The Lincoln Joint Stock Land Bank of Lincoln is plaintiff against George L Singer et al. The southeastern quarter of Section 2 Township 11 North Range 11 East will be sold at public auction at 10 o clock am on September 23 1923 at the south front door of the County Courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska. The sale is subject to the plaintiff mortgage lien of 12130.52 with installments and final payoff due 1965. Sheriff H Sylvester signs August 8 1933.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sets Sept 8 1933 at 10 a.m. for Frieda Thierolf to prove the August 9 1933 instrument as the last will of Philip Thierolf deceased and to grant administration to Frieda Thierolf Executrix. notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal.
State of Nebraska Cass County helps pending petition by Henry J Ofe and Edward G Ofe for final settlement and discharge of executors in the estate of Henry C Sk Ofe. Hearing set September 15 1933 at 10 a m with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal.
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