Recreational Heads Back from Lincoln Meeting
Nebraska recreation officials led by A E Edgerton and aides attended a Lincoln educational institute with WPA and NYA leaders. Speakers including J R Smith and M C Lefler outlined the recreation service role, funding, and school ties, ending with a parade and reports on future collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreational
Lincoln
A. E. Edgerton
Peter Gradeville
Ikey Mays
Hallie Marshall
City of
A. D. Zanzig
Reynold Carlson
New York City
National Recreation Association
J. R. Smith
Works Progress Administration
Nebraska
Lefler
Recreation Service
W. C. Myer
W. J. Cotter
Nebraska State Employment Service
W. H. Werkmeister
University of Nebraska
G. H. Carruthers
WPA
Beeman
Gladys Bradley
Bradley
Rabelais House in Metz Becomes Museum
The Metz council converting François Rabelais’s 1547 residence into a museum. Restoration will recreate the house as it was during his stay, with relics and manuscripts gathered for a literary shrine likely to attract many visitors. Rabelais lived there as a physician and municipal doctor after Francis I’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metz
France
Francois Rabelais
Rabelais
Francis I
Distilleries Turn Byproducts Into Stock Feed
Peoria liquor distillers halted river pollution and now dry grain after fermentation to sell as cattle feed. Waste volume dropped from river pollution roughly equal to a city of 3 million to about 15 percent of former output. Prices ranged from 10 dollars per ton up to 42 dollars, with treatment options promising up to 98 percent utilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veoria, I
Peoria Liquor
Couple marks 70th wedding anniversary at home
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Massey of Anadarko celebrated their 70th marriage anniversary with a quiet day at home. He is 91 and she 84, and they spent the day recalling early life together rather than holding a party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anadarko
Girla
J. A. Massey
Massey
Referendum Set for Franklin Webster Soil District Vote
Nebraska plans a December 18 referendum on forming a south central soil conservation district covering Franklin and Webster counties amid farmer opposition. While two southeastern districts were abandoned, state officials expect possible votes on Nemaha and other districts, with fears of regimentation and tax burdens fueling debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Franklin
Webster
State Soil Conservation Committee
Harold Engstrom
Little Nemaha
Muddy Creek
Otoe
Johnson
Lancaster
Nemaha
Otee
Cass
Nebraska City
Auburn
Talmage
Union
Syracuse
Palmyra
Greenwood
Engstroms
Richardson
Pawnee
Turkey Creek
George E. Condra
Dean W. W. Burr
W. H. Brokaw
University of Nebraska
Pappie
Douglas
Sarpy
Jefferson
Gage
Engstrom
America
Farm Family Budget Higher In Nebraska In 1938
Nebraska farm families may face higher food bills in 1938 due to an unusually low supply of home grown fruits and vegetables. The College of Agriculture urges increased home use of eggs milk and meat as the buying power of farm products is expected to drop versus 1937.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska Farm
Nebraska
College of Agriculture
Muriel Smith
The
Agricultural College
State to retain examiners for driver licenses in counties
Lincoln announces full force of examiners will stay in every county until next Saturday. After that date renewals cost $1.00 instead of 75 cents, with 24 patrolmen serving as examiners as tests resume. Cass county examiner is Jack Stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
A. C. Tilley
Jack Stamp
Cass
Tilley
Local Residents Visit and Travel Notices
FOCALS from Mondays Daily lists Mrs J A Danelan hosting Marion Brown of Papillion and Miss Mary Maury of Lincoln visiting. Others include Mr and Mrs L S Devoe's Lebanon trip, Mrs Helen Samson visiting with sister Mrs Paul T Heineman, and outings by Jack Chadwick of Onawa. Several locals travel to Council Bluffs and Ashland for visits and business. For Tuesday notices, City Attorney J Howard Davis attended Ashland business, Fred Liles of Omaha toured Plattsmouth, A L Wells of Omaha also visited, and George H Heinke of the Otoe county bar attended matters at the courthouse. Roy Otrodosky of Milligan, former F G Fricke drug store staff, visited Plattsmouth guests J A Capwell and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Danelan
Marion Brown
Papillion
Mary Maury
Lincoln
L. S. Devoe
Lebanon
Nebraska
Devoe
Helen Samson
Paul T. Heineman
Theodore P. Leonard
Omaha
Verna Leonard
Jack Chadwick
Onawa
Iowa
Fred H. Speck
Sioux City
Everett Gooding
J. Howard Davis
Ashland
Fred Liles
National Surety Corp
Plattsmouth
A. L. Wells
Connecticut Insurance Company
George H. Heinke
Otoe County
Roy Otrodosky
Milligan
F. G. Fricke
J. A. Capwell
Platts Visitors Include Glenwood and Elmwood Couples
Wednesday's Daily notes visits from Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dashner of Glenwood and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Oehlerking of Elmwood. Also seen were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Jochim and daughter Manda of Louisville with Jochim on the jury panel, and Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Knecht of South Bend attending business and a truckers meeting at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dashner
Glenwood
Plattsmouth
W. H. Oehlerking
Elmwood
Edward Jochim
Manda
Louisville
Jochim
J. F. Knecht
South Bend
Mr. Knecht
Court House
Mrs. Knecht
West Texas college housing groups cut bill to fourteen
Two cooperative housing groups at West Texas State Teachers College each found their monthly cost for meals and lodging was about fourteen dollars. The 23 and 14 student groups do all work and share costs after monthly bill decisions, prompting officials to study expansion next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canyon, Tex
West Texas State Teachers College
Cottontail meat sales banned by state law
Nov 29 reports say complaints that cottontail rabbits are sold for meat have reached the state game commission. Secretary Frank B. OConnell warned hunters and meat markers that the legislature last spring made such sales illegal. The ban does not cover jack rabbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
State Game, Forestation and Parks Commission
Frank B. O'Connell
O'Gonnell
Ringgeld County approves 425000 highway paving bond
Ringgeld county voters approved a 425000 bond issue to pave Highway 2. The tally was 2097 to 465. Ringgeld remains the only Iowa county without paving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Ayer
Ringgeld
Traffic accident toll rises in first ten months of 1937
The National Safety Council reports 1 950 traffic deaths in ten months of 1937, up eight percent from 1936. October fatalities totaled 23 890, a six percent rise from September and one percent above October 1936. Sixteen states posted declines, with Milwaukee leading cities for the lowest death rate among populations over 500 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
Maine
Nevada
South Dakota
Kansas
Washington
Olahoma
Minnesota
North Dakota
Arkansas
Virginia
West Virginia
Connecticut
Tennessee
New Mexico
Massachusetts
Georgia
Milwaukee
Boston
Baltimore
Detroit
Los Angeles
Pall River
Mass
Albany
N. Y
el Paso
Tex
Square dance ban hits local tavern in Buffalo area
In Laona near Buffalo a tavern faced a liquor authority order to end square dancing after neighbors complained the caller’s shouting could be heard a mile away. Commissioner Jack J. Grey noted the need to enforce the law to renew the license, despite personal regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Laonaway
E. E. Whelpley
State Liquor Authority
Jack J. Grey
Whelpley
Grey
US Reports First Favorable Trade Balance This Year
The Commerce Department announced that through ten months the United States showed a favorable trade balance of 60 4432 000. Exports reached 2 712 426 000, up 612 900 from 1936, while imports totaled 2 651 982 000, up 670 952 000. This marked the first yearly net trade surplus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commerce Department
United States
New Hampshire Builds Aerial Mountain Tram
The first aerial tramway in North America rises on Cannon Mountain New Hampshire. Beginning early next summer it will run year round offering visitors an easy scenic ascent and descent. It was planned as a federal project but is now wholly state financed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
N. H
North America
Cannon Mountain
New Hampshire
Hogs Set Out From Norwalk to Caracas Buyer
Seven Pol and China hogs bred by J. K. Hackett of Norwalk Township leave Norwalk for a buyer in Caracas Venezuela South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwalk
Poland
J. K. Hackett
Caracas
Venezuela
South America
Birthday Party Delightful Surprise for Mrs. Don Seiver
Mrs. Don Seiver enjoyed a surprise birthday gathering Saturday at Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tritsch home. Guests included the Kaffenbergers, Rummels, Davises, Meisingers, Noltings, Babbitts, the Tritsch family, and Don Seiver with Dona. Bingo provided lively prizes and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondas
Don Seiver
Elmer Tritsch
George Kaffenberger
James
Charles
Glen Kaffenberger
DeVon
John Rummel
Richard
Elvin Davis
Clarence Meisinger
Margaret Kaffenberger
Berniece Kaffenberger
William Smith
Henry Nolting
Fred Nolting
Gene
D. M. Babbitt
Marion
Dona
Entertain Guests for Thanksgiving at Stander Home
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stander welcomed guests for Thanksgiving Day including Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lawerenson of Lincoln, Mr. Ike Smith of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Windrum and sons, and Mr. and Mrs. Ross McDonald of Sabetha, Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turesbary
Dany
Hugh Stander
Ralph Lawerenson
Lincoln
Ike Smith
Salem
Carl Windrum and Sons
Ross McDonald
Sabetha
Kansas
Thanksgiving Visit Connects Mynard Families
Mr and Mrs Floyd Weatherway and family of Beaver City spent Thanksgiving in Mynard. They visited Rev Paul L Dick A W Leonard Forrest Leonard R G Kiser and Boyd Roberts of Omaha. The group shared a abundant dinner at the A W Leonard home. Sven Weatherwax, working at the R G Kiser farm, accompanied his parents to Auburn for a brief visit with his aunt before returning to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mynard
Floyd Weatherway
Beaver City
Paul L. Dick
A. W. Leonard
Forrest Leonard
R. G. Kiser
Boyd Roberts
Omaha
Sven Weatherwax
Auburn
Plattsmouth High Holds Hay Loft Party With Thanksgiving Theme
The sophomore class staged a festive hay loft party in the high school gym decorated with carp stalks and pumpkins. A mock wedding of John Alden and Priscilla provided the centerpiece while Shirley Mason and Joe York performed songs. Hoosier Hot Shots played lively tunes as Harley Cottingham showcased on the harmonica. After pumpkin pie and whipped cream refreshments, dancing followed. Committees led by Helen Hiatt and Aileen Reed organized games, eats, and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth High School
John Alden
Priscilla
Shirley Mason
Joe York
Harley Cottingham
Helen Hiatt
Betty Ann Ruffner
Jimmie Jones
Aileen Reed
Keith Broman
Darlene, Henning
Lunettia Falk
John Morris
Thanksgiving Visit Ties Contrymans to Plattsmouth Family
Mr and Mrs Chas Contryman and son Ellis of Oshkosh Nebr their daughter Dorothy of Maywood and another son Orin of Lincoln were in Plattsmouth to spend Thanksgiving with Mrs Contry mans parents Mr and Mrs William Oliver. Thanksgiving day was at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Henton. Miss Cantryman a Maywood High School commercial teacher spent Friday in Omaha with cousin Margaret Henton while her father was in South Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Contryman
Ellis
Oshkosh
Nebr
Dorothy
Maywood
Orin
Lincoln
Plattsmouth
William Oliver
Harry Henton
Cantryman
Maywood High School
Omaha
Margaret Henton
South Omaha
Contryman Returns From Denver Markets And Bridge Winners
Contryman came back from Denver where he sold cattle on the markets and plans homeward trip westward. Tuesday Night Bridge Club met with Mrs Guy Lone. first prize went to Mrs Florency Bryant and second to Elenore Hiber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Lone Firet
Florency Bryant
Elenore Hiber
Junior C D A par party at Betty Libershal home
The Junior C D A party last night at Betty J Libershal home featured Helen Sikora assisting and Betty Jo on the committee. Guests spent the evening knitting and Lu was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D
Betty J Libershal
Helen Sikora
Betty Jo
Entertain BD Club Hosts Pinochle Night Winners
Miss Mary Holy and Mrs Frai Aschenbrenner hosted the Pinochle club last night. Helen Smetana took first prize and Frank Horsak claimed second. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holy
Frai Aschenbrenner
Helen Smetana
Frank Horsak
Ruth Etting Granted Uncontested Divorce From Martin Snyder
Ruth Etting won an uncontested divorce from her manager husband of 1922, Martin Snyder, after describing cruelty. Judge Phillip Fiucsean granted the decree. Etting said she will retire from entertainment, tour Europe with her stepdaughter Edith, then settle on a 160 acre farm in David City Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ruth Etting
Martin Snyder
Phillip Fiucecan
Mies Etting
Sim Miss Etting
Snyder
Crown Point
Indiana
Edith
David City
Nebraska
Union Pacific Pays Record Tax Bill in Midwest
Charles Cullen of Union Pacific handed US Collector George T. O'Malley a draft for 2,754,247 dollars and 90 cents in Omaha. The payment covers both employer and employee shares of a payroll tax analog to social security for railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Charles Cullen
Union Pacific Railroad
George T. O'Malley
United States Collector of Internal Revenue
O'Malley
Middlewest
Tote Lhien Pacific
NERA to disband but retain staff in unified counties
Nebraska emergency relief administration will disband December 6. In counties without unified relief, the state board of control will retain NERA employees to certify relief applicants. State assistance director Niel C. Vandemour said about 70 of 93 counties may have unified relief setups and qualify for extra state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Althoug
Nebraska Emergency Relief Administration
NERA
State Board of Control
Niel C. Vandemour
Farm Prices Slump to 16 Month Low in Mid November
Washington reports farm product prices fell to the lowest point in 16 months on November 15. The agricultural department cites sharp declines in corn wheat cotton and meat animals as the cause. The grain price index reached its lowest November level since 1938 with a 5 point drop from October and 16 points from August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Plattsmouth Journal
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
L. S. de
Voe
Lincoln Recreation Board
Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Institute
Neil A. McDonald
Gladyss Shamp
GE Nya
Lund
NYA
Duroc Jersey Boats
Otto Schaeffer
Edward Donat, Sr
Henry Donat
Joseph Faith
Council Bluffs
Trunkenholz Oil Co
Thomas Walling Company
Plattemouth
Wescott’s
Hay Loft
Hartford Fire Insurance Company
State Bank
Denver
Mr. Contryman
Lydia E. Pinkham
Nature
Lydia EP Tn Asi
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