District Court Opens Damage Suit Over Sheriff Levy
The District Court re convened to hear the case of Raymond Bachman versus Ed W. Thimgan and others. Bachman sues for damages claiming the sheriff locked his Louisville lunch room under a writ of replevin, depriving access and causing losses. He seeks 7450 in damages with 25000 total claim and names the sheriff bondsmen as defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondey
Raymond Bachman
Ed W. Thimgan
Thimgan
Louisville
Jury Awards Bachmann $60 in Malpractice Suit
The jury in Raymond Bachmann versus Ed W. Thimgan returned a sealed verdict after hours of deliberation. Judge James T. Begley opened the findings this morning, granting Bachmann the $60 sought against a total demand of $7,400. The Bliss receiver case against H C Backmeyer was settled. No further trials were ready, and jurors were excused to reconvene Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Bachmann
Ed W. Thimgan
James T. Begley
Mr. Bachmann
Clarance G. Bliss
H. C. Backmeyer
Daniels murder cases set for April term
County Attorney W G Kieck will bring Ival and John Daniels to trial for first degree murder at the April district court term. Everett Daniels, convicted of second degree murder, remains unavailable for the others. Sentencing for Everett will occur if the motion for a new trial is overruled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Kieck
Ival
John Daniels
District Court
State of
Nebraska
Everett Daniels
Coldest Weather This Winter Hits With Two Degrees
The morning recorded two degrees above zero with a stiff northwest wind. The sudden cold followed several warm days, making it feel especially harsh for those outdoors in the section.
Card of Thanks for Husband and Father
Mrs Henry Ofe and Family express heartfelt appreciation for kindness after the death of their husband and father. They thank friends neighbors and those who sent remembrances and participated in the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ofe
Returns From South Mrs A D Asch Visits Florida
Mrs. A. D. Asch of near Murray returns home from several weeks in the south. She enjoyed a fine visit in Florida and toured principal cities and points of interest. She says she enjoyed the trip to the utmost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Asch
Murray
South
County Commissioners Meet Appoints Deputy Clerk
The county board met to approve monthly claims and business. County Clerk George R. Sayles appointed Mrs. Blanche Hall as deputy in the clerk’s office, filling the vacancy caused by Mr. Adams’s death and empowering her to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
George R. Sayles
Blanche Hall
Adams
Plattsmouth Girl Engaged to Perry Murdick Jr on Christmas Day
Mrs. E H Wescott of Plattsmouth announces the engagement of her daughter Helen Rude Wescott to Perry Harvey Murdick Jr of Lincoln. The couple will wed Christmas Day at First Methodist Church Plattsmouth with Rev. Murdick officiating. They plan to live in Elizabeth New Jersey after January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hill Wescott
Helen Rude Wescott
Perry Harvey Murdick, Jr
Lincoln
Murdick
Wescott
Homer Hubbard
Wichita
Kansas
New York City
Chase National Bank
Elizabeth
New Jersey
Miss Wescott
E. H. Wescott
Plartsmouth
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Willard Sorority
Theta Alpha Phi
Sigma Alpha Ida
Drake University
Des Moines
Trinity M. E
Pennington School For Boys
Pennington
University of Michigan
Theta Delta Chi
Nebraska State Teachers Association delegates named
Miss Alpha C. Peterson and L. S. Devoe were chosen to represent District 2 at the Nebraska State Teachers' Association delegate assembly in Lincoln on December 9. The meeting will include the election of three general officers and discussions of major educational issues among more than one hundred district representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha C. Peterson
Cass County
L. S. Devoe
Plattsmouth
Nebraska State Teachers’ Association
Lincoln
R. R. McGee
Columbus
J. E. Shedd
Cambridge
O. L. Webb
David City
C. A. Bowers
W. H. Morton
Leon Smith
Omaha
B. W. Keister
Neligh
Glenn Miller
Ravenna
J. C Mitchell
McCook
Frank Prince
Bayard
Weed Fire Sparks City Alarm Near Grace Simons Home
Sunday afternoon around 4 fires burned in the south part of the city near Grace Simons residence. The blaze spread rapidly causing alarm among the Simons family who feared it could reach their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Simons
Printed Christmas Cards On Sale At Journal Office
Orders for Christmas cards are now being taken at the Journal office. Call to secure a line choice while supply lasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal Office
Legion Elects B. R. Zastern District Commander
Officials gathered from twenty posts of the 12th district as B R Zastern won a unanimous district commander vote. Speakers included Albert Olson and Joe Capwell with remarks by Col R G Douglas and Col Phil Hall. A stag dinner followed the adjournment with local auxiliary drum corps leading a parade through Nebraska City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
12Th District
Fred Witt
Nebraska City
Albert Olson
Plattsmouth
Joe Capwell
Sattler
Robert M. Armstrong
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Lincoln
Olga Webb
Lottie Hoosencrans
H. H. Dudley
Post
Relief Committee
Phil Hall
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Greenwood Post
Sam Reynolds
Nebraska
Margaret Shellenbarger-Hirz
Resolutions Committee
Lloyd Peterson
Peterson
B. R. Zastern
Talmage
Howard Vickers
Bennett
Vickers
Zastera
Cass
Alex Geist
Louisville
Otoe
W. H. Andreasen
Syracuse
Lancaster
Sam Brokema
Hickman
Seward
J. G. Muir
Milford
Convention City
Greenwood
Nebraska City Auxiliary
Legion Building
Henry Soennichsen
L. S. Devoe
Legionnaires Attend Evening Speak ing Program and Dance
The toastmaster introduced state officers and other speakers with wit, calling on prominent Legionnaires to stand. The after dinner program ran late, followed by a dance as Legionnaires, Auxiliary members, and the public joined in the closing event.
Red and White Store Burglary Detected Last Night
The Red and White grocery store was broken into last night after a window screen was pried loose. Entry was gained to the back room used for making sausages and the front door was not locked. Police checked the premises. no valuable items were found missing, only possible small food items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilt Martin
Martin
Plattsmouth Woman's Club Holds Meeting
The Plattsmouth Woman's Club gathered at the home of Mrs. R B Hayes with associate hostesses including Mrs F G Morgan and others. A talk on Origin of Christmas customs was given by Mrs Etta Gorder, and the club voted to reduce dues to $1 yearly. The next meeting will be a Christmas party with toy donations for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Etta Gorder
Alice Jefferies
Virginia Samek
Hartford Family Visits from Boone Iowa
Mr and Mrs Charles E Hartford returned Monday from Boone Iowa after a Sunday drive with their sons Charles and Joseph The trip included Charles visiting Ames for research work at the corn products laboratory and Joe studying there The parents accompanied them home for a brief visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hartford
Boone
Iowa
Charles
Joseph
Ames
Corn Products Laboratory
Joe
Red Cross Membership Drive Trails Local Quota in Plattsmouth
The Plattsmouth Red Cross chapter reports membership far below target though needs are urgent. Fifty seven members enrolled locally versus Louisville with many donors. drive efforts rely on banks or contact with Mrs. Herman Thomas or W. G. Kieck at the courthouse. The campaign emphasizes That joining supports local relief and national needs amid a major distress period since World War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth
Red Cross
Altho
The
War For Humanity
Louisville
Ered Cross
Associated Charities
Herman Thomas
W. G. Kieck
Court House
Plans for Community Banquet Honors Local Team
Final plans for a community banquet celebrating the season’s victorious high school football team are set for Friday at Hotel Riley 6 30 PM. University of Nebraska coach Dana X Bible will attend possibly with footage of the Pittsburgh game. Jerry Adam will present the N scholarship award Plattsmouth won for the third time. Tickets from Hill Martin and the committee. attendees urged to RSVP by Thursday. All local men and neighbors are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel
Riley
Dana X. Bible
University of Nebraska
Pittsburgh
Jerry Adam
Plattsmouth
Hill Martin
Distell Family Arrives for Local Convention Visit
Mr and Mrs William T Distell and children Billy and Barbara arrived from Hobart Indiana for a short visit with friends. Distell will attend the American Legion twelfth district convention here and had extended the invitation at last year’s Seward meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Distell
Billy
Barbara
Hobart
Indiana
John Hiber
Distell
American Legion
Seward
Mrs Sattler Undergoes Amputation After Hospitalized Illness
Mrs. John P. Sattler, longtime Clarkson hospital patient, underwent a Saturday operation in which one foot was amputated to relieve the problem and enable a permanent recovery. She is progressing as expected despite the shock and hopes to be well enough to return home next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Sattler
Clarkson Hospital
Packing of Canned Goods is Topic of Rotary Meeting
Rotary club heard a Norfolk Packing Co. demonstration led by A E Stewart manager of the local plant. He described canning processes and showed products from Norfolk and local plants. Two high school boys December Rotarians Ordell Hennings and William Highfield were welcomed by E H Wescott. The meeting was led by John L Tidball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Norfolk Packing Co
A. E. Stewart
Stewart
Norfolk
Rotary
Ordell Hennings
William Highfield
E. H. Wescott
John L. Tidball
Radiogram from Santa Nome to Cass county rally
The message from L S Devoe chairman of Plattsmouth Neb reports a stormy ice bound trip, plans to reach San Francisco by air and to arrive in Plattsmouth Saturday at 10 30 for a public gathering on the courthouse grounds. He asks for a headquarters with a telephone for sick boys and girls and invites Cass county to attend a celebration with the key to Plattsmouth on display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nome
Alaska
L. S. Devoe
Plattsmouth Neb
U.S
San Francisco
Los Angeles
St. Louis
Kansas City
Coliseum
Plattsmouth
Court House
Cass County
Twelfth District American Legion Auxiliary Convention Closes
The twelfth district convention ended in Plattsmouth with strong attendance and a program at the public library. President Venus Tyler of Nebraska City led the sessions with speeches by Olga Webb and C. Rosencrans and a banquet hosted by the Q. Z. society, highlighting membership and Americanization efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Public Library
Venus Tyler
Nebraska City
Plattsmouth
Cora Williams
Olga Webb
David City
Department of Nebraska
Webb
O. S. McGrew
Lincoln
C. A. Rosencrans
Genie McGlasson
State Rehabilitation Department
Irene Fleming
State Department
Helen Dudley
Hortense Lessel
Falls City
John Olson
Davey
Robert Will
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daniels
Perry Harvey Murdick
B. R
Chesen
BR. B. Hayes
No. G
Tyler
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