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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1930
Page
2
Local notes recount residents visiting relatives in Ashland and Omaha for Thanksgiving, family gatherings, and travel. Highlights include Henry Heineman and family returning before the gale, Murdock beating Unadilla 15 to 11, and community events at Trinity church plus a Murray church Thanksgiving dinner.
Postmaster L. B. Gortney and family joined Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Jones at their Weeping Water home for Thanksgiving dinner. Clifford Jones and family from Lincoln also attended the celebration.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions James Mullis and an event titled tent feciversacy but provides no clear details or context.
The couple celebrated ten years of marriage with a social dance at the M. W. A. hall. Friends attended and everyone enjoyed the evening with merriment and good company.
Dr and Mrs L D Lee enjoyed attending the medical meeting of the physicians of Cass county held at Weeping Water last Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Herman Thieman longtime Cass county resident north of Murdock died at his home after a brief illness Tuesday. Born December 23, 1864 in Prussia he came to Nebraska in 1868 and lived on the Murdock farm most of his life. He married Ida Blum in 1905 and leaves three children and four sisters. Funeral at Lutheran Trinity Church with Rev. A G Zoch. interment in church cemetery.
George Utt of Murdock advertises tires with sizes 29x4.40 priced at 5.55, 29x4.50 at 6.20, and 30x4.50 at 6.30. Tubes available at 31.50 and other casings in proportion. See me for your needs.
Mr and Mrs Emil Kuehn who had been in Bloomfield Iowa for three months where he worked with the Modern Woodmen of America returning home last Monday evening spent Thanksgiving at home They visited Elmwood last Wednesday to see relatives and friends.
A strong last Tuesday wind tore a windmill from a tower owned by Charles Haertel but left the tower standing. Two large plate glass panes were blown from the Murdock Mercantile north window and replaced Wednesday. A west window was damaged by a pebble or shot, and other panes broke, causing heavy losses to the firm.
Last week's game between Murdock and Unadilla ended 15 to 11 in favor of the home team. A ball hit Postmaster Roy Gortney in the face breaking his nose appearance, though he postponed treatment hoping it would mend.
The Four Square club met November 24 1930 in the school building with thirteen members present. They conducted parliamentary drill and planned a special December 1 session for extra drill and reviewing songs. Members signed for a Sewing Machine Clinic in Elmwood in January and a large chart on family records aided discussion.
The text notes Paul writing his last letter from Rome during a second imprisonment around 67 or 43 A D. It mentions Timothy as one of Paul's converts who became Bishop of Ephesus and reflects on the epistle’s tone and style.
The author reflects on Pauls letters written under Nero and the call to steadfast faith, urging preachers to confront signs of the times, preach boldly, and aim for a living, vigorous church. He notes Timothy, Onesiphorus, and the crucible of prison, concluding with Pauls valedictory and a link to Bunyan’s Pilgrims Progress.
Central City judge in Platte Center district court heard motions for a new trial and venue change for Peter F. Van Allen who was convicted last month of robbing Farmers National Bank of this city of 1338 dollars. State evidence cited witnesses identifying him and jury affidavits supported the verdict. Dec 4 decision to be announced.
New York, Nov 27. David Belasco, noted theatrical producer, had a comfortable night and is reported in improved condition after a ten day battle with pneumonia.
Dr Scholl explains the link between foot health and leg muscles noting gradual heel height adaptation protects against pain. Readers urged to consult a specialist when changing shoe height to avoid serious foot and leg discomfort.
The Hoover administration’s public lands committee plans transferring public domain to states with subsurface rights reserved, a compromise between government and state positions. Proposals include a negotiated transfer, coordinated surveys, continued revenue methods from oil and gas leases, and a farm relief fund, with distribution of later income to government, states, and the reclamation fund. Nebraska highlighted. states housing the bulk of remaining land.
Customers can have their name printed on Christmas greeting cards with minimal added cost. The service is available at Bates Book Store and the new Journal stationery and office supply department.
Police failed to find the Rochester and Kincaid gang members in a Springfield raid on a rooming house linked as their suspected headquarters. Only the robbers’ wife and sister were taken in for questioning. bonds totaled 375000 with the quartet of Beechester bank robbers held. A Chicago gangster link emerged after one car was stolen in Chicago. The Kin caid Trust and Savings Bank robbers escaped with 3900 in cash and 2000 in railway expense checks.
A Beas circus train burned at Guadalupe station near Trapuato, freeing lions bears tigers and elephants. Fire destroyed wooden coaches and gasoline tanks while rescuers hunted animals, some killed with guns as frightened passengers fled and trains stalled. Elephants rampaged through Guanajuato towns. 14 bodies recovered with many injured.
Earl Stouffer of Whiting Iowa was arrested by Sioux City and Story county authorities in connection with a Thursday auto crash near Nevada Iowa that left W J Lininger, a former Omaha man, fatally injured. Lininger died after being found beside his wrecked car with exposure and injuries. his body was later moved to Omaha. Investigators believe the crash involved a parked truck and place the driver at fault.
Geneva November 27 The League of Nations has failed to curb disarmament as world military budgets surge to 4.6 billion annually with France Great Britain and the United States supplying about one third. The arms race grows in Europe despite league efforts with exports rising led by Britain and China. French leaders boast defense plans while central powers press within Versailles limits amid a broad rise in air and land armaments.
The Hague-Frank Kellogg, former U S secretary of state, learned Thursday night he was awarded the 1929 Nobel Prize. He appeared at a banquet as the guest of honor and received a standing ovation, though he had not yet received official word from Osis. He called the honor the highest any American could receive and expressed gratitude and emotion.
Mrs J H Palacekee arrived in town to attend to several hours of personal and business appointments, staying briefly before returning home.
The text instructs how to position the foot with the long end of the square aligned to a line from brain base to heel and to relax in a high heeled stance. It notes that the gap between heel and rule indicates the coreer height and must be computed by an expert, warning extreme heights are injurious and advising gradual heel height changes.
Farm board official Sam McKelvie reports Coolidge enjoyed a breakfast porridge made from two parts wheat to one part rye. The dish is cooked whole without grinding in a double boiler for several hours and kept in a chest to serve fresh each morning.
Washington William Green president of the American Federation of Labor called certain employers public enemies for forcing wage cuts in textile bituminous coal and boot and shoe industries and other manufacturing trades. He urged workers to resist reductions saying such actions undermine the national economy and delay postwar prosperity while the government supports maintained wage schedules and standards.
An earthquake, fire and floods struck north central Chile causing damage over one million pesos. Coquimbo suffered a sharp quake that panicked residents and a fire leveled an entire block. Floods from melting Andes snow ravaged farmland along the Huasco and Copiapo rivers.
A reader notes new holiday greetings at Rates Book Store and the Journal office supplies department. Prompt shoppers are directed to visit these locations for seasonal cards and related office needs.
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