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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1929

Page

6

Household Goods Sale Dec 4 by W J Freight

Household goods from a seven room house to be sold Wednesday December 4 at 1 pm at the W J Freigh t furniture store at Sixth and Vine streets rain or shine Many oak pieces including dining table chairs china closet dressers a leather Morris chair and stove plus rugs dishes silverware and bedding Owner MRS D C MORGAN moves to California Auctioneer REX YOUNG conducts sale full description of items provided in readable text

W. J. Ftreight Sixth Vine Streets Morris California D.C. Morgan

Rock Island Plans Des Moines to Omaha Motor Bus Route

The Rock Island railroad filed with the Iowa board for a certificate to run the first bus line from Des Moines to Omaha along highway No. 42. Four steam railroads seek motor passenger certificates this year. The Rock Island Motor Transfer Company will operate the route via four subsidiaries. Alta asks for a sidetrack on the Illinois Central to serve a municipal plant.

Des Moines Rock Island Railroad State Board of Railroad Commissioners Pssenger Gardner Enid Compans Rock Island Motor Transfer Company Ilinois Alta Iowa Ilinois Central Railway Municipal Light

Four Die in Gas Leak Tragedy at Thanksgiving

The Van Wie family perished from illuminating gas from an open but unlit water heater in their cottage near Salem. Clayton Van Wie aged 30, his wife Helen 21, and children Lila 3 and Patricia 9 months died before a planned Thanksgiving meal. Police believe the heater failed to light or went out after Van Wie started a bath, Patricia dying amid toys in the kitchen. Mrs Van Wie sensed danger but could not escape with the infant.

Chicago van Wie Salem Wis Clayton van Wie Helen van Wie Lila Patricia

Valley Marketing to Open Christmas Turkey Shipments

In Scottsbluff Nov 29 the Valley Marketing association will open Christmas turkey shipments December 4. They expect about eight carloads, roughly equal to last year, with supplies from Lingle Lusk and Yostler Wyoming extending east to Sidney.

Scotisbinuis Valley Marketing Association Lingle Lusk Yosler Wyoming Sidney

Business Revival in the Tenth Federal District

The November report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City notes a rise in October industrial output and department store trade in the tenth district. Farm prospects improve with a 28 million bushel corn yield gain, higher cattle and sheep marketings, and near record production, while building activity and winter-oriented credit demand show mixed movements.

Kansas City Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas Althe State Journal

Pioneer Woman Dies At Century-Old Cedar County Home

Mrs Rosina Oswald last survivor of five newly married couples who settled Wynot area in 1867 died at eighty five. The Cedar county pioneer family crossed the Missouri at Sioux City and bought land for 1.25 an acre. Indians visited Oswald home often seeking food or lodging and she refused to loan cookware, warding off a tomahawk threat.

Omaha Rosina Oswald Cedar County Nebraska Wisconsin Wynot St. James Missouri River Sioux City Oswalds Oswald Winnebago

Elmwood Ladies Host Shower for Miss Opal Turner

Elmwood society notes honor Miss Opal Turner with a pre nuptial shower at County Treasurer John E Turner home. Bridge games bid the afternoon goodbye with Mrs A H Lorenz winning first honors and Ruth Patton the consolation. Guests from Elmwood and nearby towns attended including Alma Clements Daisy Moore and Catherine West among others.

John E. Turner Opal Turner Elmwood W. D. Clements A. H. Lorenz Ruth Patton Miss Turner Turner Teresa Haley B. L. Clements Alma Clements Hetty Bailey Emily Gonzales Dorothy Caygill Emu Rosenow Charles West Ss. R. James Willard Clapp W. N. McLennon H. A. Williams Cora Williams Daisy Moore Omaha L. F. Langhorst G. L. Clements T. H. Green Ralph Green Co. D. Clements Mary Herman O. P. Cook Nowell Bothwell A. V. Kazmark W. Bucknell H. L. Clapp Wilma Cook W. A. Cook J. A. Capwell Ray Otredosy This City K. A. Schneider Indian

Ohio labor to be helped by 1930 construction plan

Northern Ohio will see about 300 million dollars in 1930 public and private construction. Leaders from 29 counties and over fifty cities met in Cleveland at E J Kulas’s invitation to back Hoover’s program. Kulas predicted Ohio industry will peak in January with a rise starting around December 15.

Cleveland Ohio Hoover E. J. Kulas Otis Steel Company Washington Kulas

Volcano Santa Maria Renewed Eruption Triggers Evacuation

In Guatemala City on November 27 authorities ordered ranch owners nearby to abandon property as Santa Maria renewed activity. Big smoke clouds and ash covered surrounding lands while earth tremors and subterranean noises spurred fear of renewed death and destruction.

Guatemala City Santa Maria

Kiwanis Medal to Honor Bess Streeter Aldrich in Lincoln

Lincoln will award Bess Streeter Aldrich the Kiwanis medal for distinguished citizenship at a public luncheon on December 13. The author is recognized for novels and tributes to Nebraska pioneers and current citizenship.

Lincoln Bess Streeter Aldrich Kiwanis Lincoln Club Bessie B Raymond Aldrich Nebraska

Rail link case heard by ICC over Great Northern Western Pacific tie

Three major railroads presented their positions in San Francisco on the proposed 200 mile link connecting the Great Northern and Western Pacific systems from Klamath Falls Oregon to Keddie California. The Southern Pacific opposed the plan as testimony closed before the interstate commerce commission representative.

San Francisco Great Northern Western Pacific Klamath Falls Oregon Keddie California Interstate Commerce Commission Southern Pacific

German-American Farmer Kills Himself in Fulda River

Cassel Germany Nov 27 Martin Allmeroth 67 a German American farmer with an American home in St Joseph Missouri died by drowning in the Fulda River on Wednesday. He said he could not bear leaving the fatherland and dreaded the monotony of American life, telling friends he would not return.

Cassel Germany Martin Allmeroth St. Joseph Fulda

For Sale One Polled Shorthorn Bull Nine Months Old

For sale a nine month old Joan Polled shorthorn bull. Interested parties call 3804. Frank Parkening.

Joan Frank Parkening

State Department Pushes Graveling of Highway 75

F H Kleitsch of the public works department visited to urge rapid smoothing and graveling of Highway 75 from the Perry farm south of town to Plattsmouth. The aim is winter surfacing and permitting travel from the south into the city, with paving work delayed by weather. Side roads remain rough. county officials manage non highway routes as crews finish weather permitting.

F. H. Kleitsch State Department of Public Works Perry Farm Plattsmouth Department of Public Works’ Care

Wedding Unites Irene Frantes and Robert Duffield in Eagle Nebr

On November 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harley Smith in Eagle Nebr the marriage of Irene Frantes to Robert Duffield of Osawatomie Kansas was performed by Rev Allen Chamberlain. The couple will reside in Osawatomie Kansas where Duffield works in the engineering department of the Missouri Pacific railroad.

Harley Smith Eagle Irene Frantes Robert Duffield Osawatomie Kansas Henen Smith Cecil Duffield Allen Chamberlain Mildred Duffield Mr. Smith Homer Duffeld Laura August Lau Nebr Lee Peters Kansas City Chamberlain Caroline Reutter Fred Beach Duffield Osawatomie, Kansas Missouri Pacific Railroad

Dunbar Bank aide Westbrook faces charges for insolvent deposits

Henry S. Westbrook former vice president of Dunbar State Bank was arrested in Dunbar Neb after being accused of accepting a 1400 deposit to an insolvent bank. He pleaded not guilty with arraignment set for December and bond posted at 2000. The case ties to the Murray failure and earlier convictions of Tom Murray and Burton Gorton.

Dunbar, Neb Henry S. Westbrook Dunbar State Bank Thomas Murrey Murray Pacific Northwest Otoe County Westbrook Carl Ryder J. M. Dierks George H. Heinke Henry Kasbohm Dunbar Tom Murray Burton Gorton Heinke

Bandits Loot Blumenthal Jewelry Store in Omaha

Two well dressed bandits bound proprietor Joseph Blumenthal and janitor Howard Winslow in a south Omaha jewelry store near the police station after closing. They escaped with about 500 dollars in cash and 5,000 dollars in jewelry, leaving victims tied in the basement. Kinchow freed himself in five minutes and found the burglars gone as he reached the stairs.

Omaha Joseph Blumenthal South Side Blumenthal Howard Winslow Kinchow

Actress Mary Gleckler Granted Divorce from Robert Gleckler

Baltimore court grants divorce to Mary Norma Gleckler once known as Norma Phillips. Husband Robert P. Gleckler, a stage and screen actor, deserted her in 1926 after six years of marriage. She resides in Baltimore with her mother while he lives on Long Island.

Baltimore Mary Norma Gleckler Norma Phillips Robert P. Gleckler Gleckler Eli Frank Long Island

Rail Wreck Bandit Believed Omaha Man

Cheyenne Wyoming November 27 officials pursuing one of the state s most notable man hunts believed tonight the Portland Limited wreck bandit escaped. An Omaha Kansas City gangster once and employed by the Union Pacific was linked to the case. A suspect wearing a blue sweater gray cap and tan shoes is being held as officers review the description from victims.

Cheyenne Wyo Union Pacific Portland Limited Wyomine R. John Allen State Law Enforcement Ira Sisco Bean Here Omaha Kansas City Union Pacific Railroad Fred L. Thompson

Warren laid to rest in Cheyenne grave with 26 gun salute

The body of Francis Emory Warren dean of the United States senate was buried in Cheyenne after a funeral with cannons firing 13 gun salutes twice. Snow fell as senators representatives Wyoming officials and military figures including John J. Pershing attended the service.

Cheyenne Francis Emory Warren United States Senate United States Wyoming John J. Pershing

Labor Wins Vote On British Dole Bill

London November 25 The Labor government secured a victory as an opposition amendment to reject the unemployment insurance bill was defeated 299 to 213 and the bill advanced to a second reading. The Liberals supported the government.

LABOR London

Call No 6 With Your Order For Job Printing

The notice directs readers to request job printing under Call No 6. It outlines how to place orders and emphasizes standard procedures for inquiring and submitting printing work.

Collision inquiry sends ships back to Astoria

The British motor ship Pacific Reliance and the States Line steamer California returned to Astoria after collision near Desdemona Sands at the mouth of the Columbia River. Neither ship was seriously damaged. California suffered one torn plate and six started, while Pacific Reliance leaked in the stern after the impact. Both were ordered to return from outbound service for inspection.

Astoria Ore Pacific Reliance States Line California Desdemona Sands Columbia River Atern

Suit Tests New Truck Law In Nebraska Court

Peter Peterson of Underwood Iowa seeks a temporary restraining order against the Nebraska Department of Public Works and Gov Weaver to stop interference with his cattle truck on Nebraska highways unless a Nebraska license is bought. The suit targets commerce clause issues and state taxation of out of state property as unconstitutional. A hearing set for Dec 9 at 9 am to decide on a permanent injunction.

Nebraska Department of Public Works Iowa Nebraska District Court Lincoln Peter Peterson Underwood Roy Cochran Weaver Peterson Omaha United States Sorensen

Notice to Taxpayers on Delayed Tax Receipts

County Treasurer John E. Turner states tax books must be changed and receipts are delayed. He reassures taxpayers who paid that receipts will be issued soon once the writing resumes.

John E. Turner

Boy 12 Fatally Shot In Decatur Street

Everett Barker, a 12 year old schoolboy, was found fatally wounded on a Decatur street Tuesday. He died from a neck bullet wound after the shooting, which remains a mystery.

Decatur, I Everett Barker

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Rex Young Railway Iowa Bus Line Rock Island Jourmal Pioneer Vassar Wool Unions Elmwood Ladies Kiwanis Club Bess Aldrich U. SS State Department Journal Cass County T. H. Pollock Plattsmouth, Nebr Allied Stores Wescoil Dunbar Bank State Thomas Walling Company ROB Omaha Jewelry Shop Bury Coen Heyenne Hartford Fire Insurance Company
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