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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1932
Page
4
Local notes show Neil Marvin recovering from flu and returning to school. Numerous families from Greenwood, Omaha, Lincoln and Ashland gathered for Thanksgiving, visiting relatives and handling business. Several trips to Plattsmouth and Chicago figures, with community clubs planning Christmas events and wood cutting and farming updates noted.
Will be well represented at the Plattsmouth district convention Tuesday with Commander Phil Hall as principal speaker at a six o clock stag dinner. Members support Duke Headley for next district commander and plan to bring their cannon featured in the Norfolk state parade.
Turner McKinnon who recently sustained multiple rib fractures is reported to be recovering well and hopes are raised for a quick return to health as he improves over time.
A winter fishing party from Alvo including L D Mullen Carl Rosenow Edgar Edwards and Charlies F Rosenow caught about forty pounds of fish. They took some home for eating and gave the rest to friends.
Warren A. White, senior member of White & Bucknell, recently injured a hand that became infected. He has been under Dr. Talcott care and, while not out of danger, shows marked improvement and is hoped to recover soon from the inconvenient injury.
Ray Fredrichs and Henry Wilkins of Greenwood visit Percival last Wednesday to handle matters related to their seedhouse.
Rex Peters has purchased substantial corn at 12 cents a bushel and is filling his cribs holding 13 000 bushels to capacity as new arrivals continue at a lively pace. He plans to shell and ship what he has on hand to make room for more.
The marriage of Glen Peters and Miss Maxine Gum bel occurred in Omaha last Saturday at 8 30 pm. The couple has not begun housekeeping yet and will delay a decision on their future location. Friends extend best wishes for happiness, health and prosperity.
Lena C Chapin widow of Thomas J Wilburn, first white child born in Saunders county, passes away at her daughter Mrs R C Cole home in Brunswick Nebraska at age 72. Daughter of W F and Margaret Chapin early Nebraska figures the Chapins helped shape territorial politics and Lincoln city history with the first land office and 1867 capital move. The Wilburn family long lived near Greenwood where three children were born Carleton C Wilburn, Vernon C Wilburn and Lona C Cole.
Plattsmouth prepares for the 11th annual District 12 convention with an expected 300 plus visitors from four posts. Key planning covers meals, halls, color guard, and a banquet menu, plus dues drives to waive the $1 registration for 1933 members. Auxiliary events, registration at 9 am, and a luncheon and dinner at the library are highlighted, with invitations to business leaders to display welcome banners.
Mrs. Wilburn moved to Brunswick after her husband Mr. Wilburn died six years ago. Funeral services were held in Brunswick on Saturday with burial at Greenwood-Gazette.
Bryan Sturm age 79 died Wednesday afternoon at his Havelock home after a long career as a miller in Greenwood Brainard Rock Creek mill and later in cement and crushed stone. Survived by wife Emma Reitz son Clifford daughter Mrs Mary Minerva Boman and grandson John Erick Boman of Lincoln and brothers Clarence Otis and Clint. Funeral held 2 pm Saturday at the Havelock tabernacle with Rev. George French. burial at Waverly.
Mr and Mrs Ralph Twiss and Miss Helen Tabor of Louisville were in the city today to attend to business matters and visit friends.
Friday's Daily Ira Clark reports Union barber Ira Clark and Bert Frans visiting the city for the morning. Hon. Troy L. Davis of Weeping Water spent a short visit with his brother Searle S. Davis and family. Henry Stander of Louisville called at the Journal to renew his subscription while in town for business.
Misses Mia and Barbara Gering of the city attended a dinner honoring Arthur Mullen democratic national committeeman. They were guests of Attorney W. J. Hotz, a prominent Omaha attorney, and enjoyed the addresses praising Mullen as a leader in the Roosevelt campaign nationally.
The Gregg Club met at the high school with demonstrations by Marseilla Ramel and Floyd Shanholtz on fast shorthand. Amy Elliott and colleagues arranged the program featuring Donald Cotner saxophone numbers, Amy Elliott piano, and a talk by Mr. Devoe on steno qualifications. Refreshments were served and games played in the gym, with the next meeting set for December’s second week.
Rev Hartman of the Evangelical Lutheran church is confined to bed for several weeks after a fall about a week ago. He rests comfortably but remains quiet. parishioners and friends visit to pass the time, with plans for future services uncertain.
Jule Rachman an Omaha theater manager fatally shot Harry Goldberg and seriously wounded Sam Goldberg after claiming he was being squeezed out of his life savings. Rachman, a cousin of the Goldbergs, surrendered calmly and said he acted to protect himself as he faced efforts to force him out of the company. The Goldbergs, pioneers in Omaha cinema since 1909, built a large local theater empire by 1926.
Emily Burns, a rooming house keeper, is sentenced to life for conspiracy to rob a wealthy recluse. The case links her to the Aug murder of Jane Sarget Merrill, daughter of Ayres Merrill, with George Pearls killed days later by an Arkansas deputy. Evidence tied Pearls to the crime scene and Burns residence.
Walter Wolf, who embezzled 3 666 929 dollars from Continental Illinois Bank and Trust in Chicago, asks parole from the state penitentiary. If granted, he would be released in fourteen years after entering prison October 22 1931 for ten larceny by embezzlement counts. Bank and state's attorney opposed only to the program.
A short promotional item touts Want-Ade as a low cost drink promising real results. It highlights price as a fraction of a dollar and appeals to readers seeking affordable refreshment with quick effects.
Holt County taxpayers’ group calls for hard labor for all prisoners during jail terms and asks peace officers and magistrates to include it where practical. They urge establishing a county woodpile for work by destitute or prisoners. Delegates Schmidt and Conway were elected to push repeal of the dollar matching law.
The Journal announces that orders for Christmas cards can be placed now. Details on process and deadlines are provided for customers seeking custom prints and timely delivery.
Santa Claus will return to Plattsmouth on December 17 distributing toys to local children at the court hall lawn at 10 30 a m and meeting with visitors at the Masonic hall all day. Children in Cass county are invited to attend on December 10 and December 17 for candy and toy favors respectively.
Lincoln Neb Warden W T Fenton defends statement that tax funds were not used for radios in the new cell block. He says one cent of tax money was not spent and the radios were financed entirely by the prison amusement fund and the cigar stand profits. The warden notes the fund supports programs and a baseball team as part of inmate activities.
The seventh birthday anniversary of Catherine Co and Frances Krejci was observed Thursday at the Conis home. Friends gathered for a folly party with games and light refreshments served by Mrs. Conis and Mrs. Krejci assisted by Miss Isabel Dew. Attendees included Betty Ann Thomas Dorothea bury Robert Grassman Lars Bobbie Hoffman Edith and Taylor Rachel McMahen R Evers Clara Ella Farnham and Conis.
Miss Mildred Egan of South Dakota the Fall River county 4-H champion girl will travel to Chicago this week for the International Livestock Exposition. She is the sole representative from her state with entrants from Butte and Lawrence counties. The 4-H club in South Dakota covers her expenses. Egan is a former Plat resident, daughter of Mr and Mrs Rick Egan who lived in Hot Springs before moving west to Edgemont area.
President Hoover considers recommending a general manufacturers sales tax to congress amid a widening budget gap. Republican leaders meet at the White House as the administration proposes further spending cuts to avert a deficit next year.
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