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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
4
State Engineer A C Tilley announced mandatory license revocation of one year for drunken driving convictions under the new law. Municipal ordinance violations may yield shorter revocation, and judges must follow highway safety rules over the fine provision.
Five year old Tommy Curtis proves a crack shot while hunting with a .410 shotgun in Amarillo Texas. He hits rabbits on the run, displaying remarkable aim beyond his years.
General John J. Pershing has completed editing a new authoritative guidebook to A E F battlefields shrines and cemeteries. Titled American Armies and Battlefields in Europe the revision covers Argonne Forest Flanders Fields and St Mihiel country with concise vivid history of America's 1917 1918 war effort. Sponsored by the American Battle Monuments Commission Pershing confirms accuracy and includes descriptions of memorials chapels in France Belgium and England.
John C. Miller of Nebraska City was elected president of the District Court Clerks of Nebraska. J Copsey of Broken Bow was chosen vice president and Vincent E Olson of Holdrege named secretary treasurer. The 1955 convention will be held at Omaha.
Delegates at the Ne fuaske Federation of Garden clubs annual meeting in Lincoln this week favored licensing and taxing of house cats to protect song birds. Wildlife experts said common house cats are the greatest enemies of song birds.
A Bible lesson explains John’s unique insight into fellowship with Jesus and believers, tracing fellowship from the Last Supper to eternity. It contrasts present communion with the Father and Son against the future, perfect life in the New Jerusalem, and ends with a hymn recalling heavenly reunion and victory.
Santa Claus writes from Cass County about visiting the Dionne quintuplets in North Canada. He describes their cold environment, the nursery grounds, new amenities, and the quints in wool winter gear sledding on a toboggan. He mentions a Christmas gift plan and travels through Duluth Minneapolis and South Dakota en route to Plattsmouth on December 18.
For sale or rent 20 acres improved located on the north edge of Plattsmouth Nebraska. Bond and Mortgage Corporation of Omaha advertises the property with financing details and contact information. The notice indicates availability and terms through the Omaha based lender.
River navigation is set to unlock an industrial field for smaller Nebraska river towns. Officials anticipate growth in manufacturing and related services as transportation access improves, boosting employment prospects and regional commerce. Local leaders emphasize strategic investment and infrastructure upgrades to capitalize on the opportunity.
Dan V. Stephens began dispersing his Brown Swiss dairy herd due to ill health. Twelve cows and heifers were sold to an out of state buyer as the dispersal started, with 65 cows previously built up over six years. The two prize winners Believe Senators and Doris Darling were not sold, Doris Darling yielding 801.19 pounds of butterfat last year.
Col. Theodore W. McCullough editor of the Bee-News and dean of Omaha newspaper men died at his home from a heart ailment after midnight. He began in 1889 with Omaha papers, earlier worked in Iowa, and received the Scottish Rite grand cross of honor recently. Survived by two sons Captain Roger S. McCullough and P. M. McCullough, and a daughter Mrs. H. K. Owen.
General Eric Ludendorff, the German World War hero, was reported slightly better in Munich today. The 80 plus officer is battling kidney and heart complications after an operation on November 4.
Seward Alaska AP Cal M Brosius showed a three wheel motorcycle climbing a 3500 foot grade to his gold mine with 200 pounds of freight. He calls it Alaska’s newest model of transportation and says it works well.
A printer advertises quick handling of orders big or small and invites customers to call number 6 for prompt service and details.
In Cass County Nebraska the estate of Sarah Campbell deceased is named. Creditors must file claims by April 4 1938 and may object or present claims at a hearing in the County Court Plattsmouth on April 8 1938 at ten o’clock a m. The notice is dated December 1 1937 and signed by County Judge A H Duxbury with seal.
Public guardianship notice states guardian William Seay has filed a final report and petition for final settlement and discharge. It alleges the ward has no remaining property after debts and expenses, seeking termination of guardianship and discharge of the guardian and bondsman. The notice invites interested parties to respond.
The court will hear the petition and final report on December 18, 1937 at 2:00 p m in the Plattsmouth Nebraska courthouse. All objections must be on file by that date and time. Dated December 6, 1937. (Seal) d6-9
The estate of Joseph A Everett No 3306 will hear claims on April 8 1938 at 10:00 am in the County Court room Plattsmouth to examine hear allow and adjust all claims or objections filed. Dated December 3 1937.
Estate of Frederick G. Fricke also known as F G Fricke deceased No 33038 filed notices of claims and objections due by November 30 1937 with final date to present April 1938 at ten a.m. court order to publish and hear all claims.
A 1937 sheriff sale notice in Cass County Nebraska announces the auction of land described as the south half of the northwest quarter and northeast quarter of the northwest quarter and lot 3 in the northwest quarter, section 18 township 10 north range 14 east, to satisfy a court judgment. The sale is set for December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse in Plattsmouth.
Lena Betts and co plaintiffs sue to quiet title in the northeast quarter of section 22 township 10 range 12 Cass County Nebraska. They seek cancellation of a deed of trust and mortgage to Casady Test and Shewell, and ask the court to bar defendants Barton Riden heirs and all others from any claim to the land. Answer by January 17, 1938 or decree will be entered.
Petition filed for probate of purported will and appointment of Vernon Greer as Executor. Hearing set for December 17, 1937 at 10 am in court. Dated November 20, 1937. (Seal)
Caroline Mitchell deceased Nebraska estate No 3299. Filing and presentation of claims due by March 21 1938. Hearing to examine view and adjust claims on March 23 1938 at 10 am. Dated November 15 1937. (Seals)
Notice of sale under two executions issued by Otoe County District Court to Nebraska City Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. as assignee of Securities Investment Corp and Fred W. Rottmann. Sheriff will sell December 20, 1937 at 2 pm at the court house south door in Flattsmouth. Property includes undivided one fifth in specified lots and tracts in Nehawka Cass County Nebraska. Dated November 13, 1927.
By order of sale issued by the Cass County Nebraska Clerk of District Court the real estate Lot 361 in the Village of Greenwood Cass County Nebraska is to be sold at public auction to the highest cash bidder on November 9 1937 at 10 o'clock a m at the South Front Door of the Court House Plattsmouth Nebraska The property belongs to Ray B Frederick and Claire M Frederick and was levied to satisfy a judgment in favor of State Securities Company Plattsmouth October 7 1937
In the District Court of Cass County Nebraska Louis G Meisinger William G Meisinger and Ed G Meisinger sue George A Salsig Mrs George A Salsig first name unknown W W Perryman first name unknown Kate Perryman John T Lytle Mrs John T Lytle first name unknown T M McDaniel known as Thomas M McDaniel and wife Josephine McDaniel Andrew W McLaughlin William Smith Mrs William Smith first name unknown John Scott Mrs John Scott first name unknown John Scott Jr and wife Eliza Scott Myrtie P Atwood Nellie P Agnew Mrs Thomas E Parmele first name unknown Jack Parmele Mrs Jack Parmele first name unknown Ruth Parmele Mary Catherine Parmele heirs devisees legatees personal representatives and all other persons interested in the estates of George A Salsig Mrs George A Salsig first name unknown W W Perryman first name unknown John T Lytle Mrs
Plaintiffs Louis G Meisinger William G Meisinger and Ed G Meisinger filed a 1937 action in Cass County District Court to quiet title to the northwest quarter Section 29 and related parcels in Township 12 North Range 13 East, cancel mortgages to Andrew W McLaughlin and Calvin H Parmele, and obtain equitable relief. Defendants named include numerous heirs and interested parties with unknown true names. Defendants must answer by December 27, 1937, or allegations are deemed true and a default decree issued.
A list of heirs and claimants including John T. Lytle T M McDaniel Josephine McDaniel Andrew W McLaughlin Eliza Scott and others with interest in the NW quarter of Section 29 and the N half of the N half of the SW quarter in Township 12 North Range 3 East Cass County Nebraska, all names and true names largely unknown. The notice records deceased status and asserts interest in the specified parcels.
Harvey B. Koop as assignee of Home State Bank files suit in Cass county district court to foreclose a mortgage on Lots 206 207 and 208 in Louisville Nebraska dated November 16 1926 securing a note for 1065 with a 718 balance due. Defendants Ivan L. Thomas and TO IDAGLEN THOMAS must answer by January 3 1938 or prayer will be granted. Attorneys Dwyer firm represent the plaintiff.
A hometown merchant earns praise for fair treatment of customers, with emphasis on consistency and friendly service throughout the town. The note highlights trust built with regular patrons and community support echoed by shoppers.
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