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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1930

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Alvo Social Roundup Reflects Thanksgiving Travel

Alvo notes visitors and gatherings around Thanksgiving with families in Lincoln Emerald and surrounding towns. Several residents spent holidays with kin while others traveled to Auburn Waverly and Omaha for visits and events. A Ladies Aid bazaar is planned for Dec 12 at the church with a 5 50 supper.

Hazel Dickhate Lincoln Mabel Winn Ralph Winifred Murtey Clay Center Price William Otley Waverly George Steele Thos. Stout Ladies Aid Mesdames Lyle Miller Carl Rosenow F. BE. Dickenson Kenneth Bailey Omaha Frank Edwards Auburn Elliott E. M. Stone Edyth Kitzel Kendall Coctrine Ann Stone Beryl Lee Coutman Ailea Cris Foreman Berl Dreamer George Thompson Frank Tayior Rhemier Fred Rhemeter Chris Keefer Glenwood Chas. Skiles Clara Prouty S. C. Boyles Mr. Boyles W. E. Fairfield Winifred Conner Helen Albert Davis End Anderson Minnesota Davis George Braun South Bend Alvo Lulu Mary Peterson Fred Richardson W. W. Coatman George Elmwood Sterling Coatman Lee R. M. Coatmean Woman's Missionary Society Ellsworth

Ironing Day Easier Club Finds Better Equipment

The second meeting at Mrs. Ben Muenchan's home featured a lesson titled Ironing Day Easier. Members praised the method for ironing a shirt and planned improved equipment, with photos taken on a pretty fall day and lunch served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Fred Muenchau.

Ben Muenchan Fred Muenchau Glenn Lewis

Mrs. Whitney Moves From Farm To Omaha

Mrs W C Whitney who has lived on the farm since her husband died moved to a new home in Omaha last week. The move was made by Coatman and Skinner trucks. She has resided in this vicinity for many years and will be missed by friends here.

Omaha W. C. Whitney Coatman and Skinner Whitney

Funeral Service For Mrs Sheesley’s Father

Mr and Mrs George Sheesley and family attended the funeral in Weeping Water last Sunday for Mr Samuel I Compton who died the prior Friday. Services were at the Mennonite church of which he was a member with a large turnout of friends.

George Sheesley Sheesley Samuel I. Compton Menonite

Stirlings Coatman Faces Fence Theft In Alvo District

County patrolman Stirlling Coatman in Alvo district erects snow fences to guard roads against drifts. A thief took a roll of fencing, leaving him short. His tractor is busy near South Bend, yet he keeps roads in excellent condition.

Stirrling Coatman Alvo Stiirling South Bend

Farm Girls Shine at International Livestock Exposition

4 H Club exhibits show farm girls mastering canning, home decor, and dressmaking alongside their brothers. Florence Dressel of Oklahoma wins canning championship with a ready to eat menu. Ruth Stokes restores family heirlooms for a study corner, highlighting women’s prominent but quiet role in livestock show culture.

Chicago Washington Florida Minnesota Massachusetts Florence Dressel Logan County Oklahoma Ruth Stokes Fulton County Georgia

Dey Act Repeal Urged by Prominent Democrats

Three Democrats urge repeal of the eighteenth amendment at a Women’s Organization for National Prohibition Reform gathering. Senator Tydings of Maryland Representative Norton of New Jersey and Mrs Miller of Pittsburgh argue prohibition failed and foresee its abolition. Tydings calls the death knell sounded for ten years of barbarism and says wets oppose dictating private life from Capitol Hill.

Washington Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Tydings Maryland Mery T. Norton New Jersey Carroll Miller Pittsburgh Capitol Hill

No Attempt Likely for Cut in Income Taxes

Washington DC December 5 The question of continuing this year’s income tax rates is settled No serious attempt for new legislation will be made in the present session in view of President Hoover and Secretary Mellon recommendations against continuation of lower rates The lower rates lapse and the pre year rates are restored Some senators and representatives believe temporary financing could have allowed continuation but House Ways and Means and Senate Finance Committees favor abiding by the administration stance Individual income tax rates for 1921 returns will be 1 percent on the first four thousand dollars 3 percent on the next four thousand dollars and 5 percent on the remainder of taxable net income World Herald

Washington, D. C Hoover Mellon House Ways and Means Committee Senate Finance Committee Senate World-Heradl

For Sale Accredited Barred Rock Cockerels

Barred Rock cockerels for sale priced at 1.50 dollars each in December. Contact Mrs. C. L. Wiles of Plattsmouth, Nebraska for purchase. Limited time offer and sale wording appears in local notice format.

C. L. Wiles Plattsmouth Neb

Iowa Gathers Some More Hog Championships

At the International Live Stock Exhibition in Chicago a hog sold for 76 cents a pound, bringing 205 dollars to Albert H. Stuart of Newhall Iowa. Hogs and cattle fetched higher prices than on the Chicago market as the eight day show nears its close.

Chicago Ill Albert H. Stuart Newhall Stuart Sarah Ann Tolan Farmingdale Wabash Railway Wether University of Wisconsin Burlington Railway Iowa Hampshire R. L. Pemberton Toledo Poland China Board I. C. Lister Pulaski Wilt Farms Hillsboro Ind Otha Wyrick Kempton E. A. Jones & Sons Banger, Wis

Officials Accused Of Census Padding In Osage County

Topeka Supreme Court hears an application to suspend three Osage County commissioners pending criminal proceedings. The state charges accuse the officials of adding names to the county enumeration to stay above a 20 000 population threshold to avoid salary reductions.

Topeka Supreme Court Osage Custer A. A. Hotchkiss Osage Ecouny Saulty

Supreme Court Takes Up Federal Control of Radio

Federal control over broadcasting was challenged in the Supreme Court as Chicago stations fought orders to reduce power and change wavelengths. The case centers on the authority of the Federal Radio Commission to regulate zoning, suspend licenses, and revoke renewals, with broadcasters arguing property rights and compensation.

Washington Supreme Court Chicago Radio Commission Authority Congress Clinton R. White WCRW WMBB WOK Homewood American Bond and Mortgage Company Trianon, Incorporated Federal District Court Circuit Court of Appeals Thacher Commission World Herald

Ladies Aid Plans Winter Church Work and Budget Help

The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church met last Wednesday afternoon to perfect winter plans and aid the church budget. The church is in healthy condition and doing excellent community work.

Ladies Aid Methodist Church

Sinker Wim Stewart Finishes Large Bennett Well

Go setter Wim Stewart has completed a large well near Bennett. He has moved the machinery home and stored tools in his sheds and is ready for further work as opportunities arise.

Bennett Wim. Stewart

Suttons in Plattsmouth District Court Rape Case

John Sutton and his son Thomas appeared in Plattsmouth district court where a complaint against Thomas Sutton for rape was heard. After an amended petition by Fred Wilkin, a guilty plea was entered and a $300 fine plus costs was imposed. the fine was paid and the defendant discharged.

John Sutton Thomas Plattsmouth Thomas Sutton Fred Wilkin

Alvo Schools Offer Typewriting Program

The Alvo schools will study typewriting at the school with Miss Mary Dudley in charge. Students may now pursue this branch through the school program.

Alvo Mary Dudley

Machine Shed Under Construction Near Town

The machine shed for W. H. Warner’s machinery on W. C. Timlin’s farm northeast of town has begun and will be completed as quickly as possible. Poor weather and a family illness have limited progress and time from Mr. Coleman.

W. H. Warner W. C. Timlin Coleman

Journal Seeks Telephoning News to No 6

The Journal invites readers to phone in timely news items to number six for possible publication. The notice urges quick reporting of local events, tips, and happenings for speedy inclusion.

the Journal No. 6

Mynard Club Notice on Han work Christmas Party

The Goldenrod Study club meets at Mrs. C. L. Wiles home Thursday at 2:00 to study Grandmother Handiwork. Leaders are Mrs. Glen Wiles, Mrs. C. C. Barnard, and Mrs. Ted Carey. Members are asked to attend with news items and participate in the annual Christmas party.

Goldenrod C. L. Wiles Glen Wiles C. C. Barnard Ted Carey Nedtice

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Alvo News Miss Carlson Mead Bernice Nickel George Bobbitt Nickel Miss Bernice Murdock Harry Werdel Marion Woodman Wilbur Steele Forrest Headrick Kenneth Havelock Sorew Peterson Gilbert Pires Will Cager Casey Ed Casey Will Boyles Clyde Boyles Harry Appleman C. Boyles Alve Ladies Reading Club Mary Madden Castle Roper and Matthews Madden James Manners Hutchiss Smith Campbell Joe Armstrong Gien Armstrong Ashland Roy Armstrong Wahoo Ivan Armstrong Gien Harper F. M. Prouty Vera Lancaster Sun Set Club Santa Our Theim Dennison Bates Book and Stationery Store Plattsmouth, Nebraska Reliable H. M. Soennichsen Blacke White U.S. Radio Commission Mynard Club
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