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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1930

Page

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Loot from Union Stores Uncover ed in Omaha

Police in Omaha recovered more than 1000 dollars of stolen goods from five Nebraska towns Wahoo Mead Fremont Union and Beatrice after arrests Saturday afternoon of William Moneyhan and Montgomery. The men confessed to multiple robberies and investigators expect to recover another 1000 dollars in loot including tires clothing cameras and auto accessories. Moneyhan claimed he stole the car used in the crime six weeks earlier in an Iowa town and believed its origin to be Denison though he was unsure.

William Montgomery Steve Monerbun Omaha Nebraska Union Reed Wahoo Mead Fremont Beatrice Moneyhan Montgomery Brewster Motor Company Means Iowa Denison

Young couple wed in quiet Monday ceremony

Miss Yeoma Troy wed Marvel J Parson of Potter Nebraska at the home of Rev C O Troy on North Seventh street. The ceremony was performed by Rev Troy with a small immediate family gathering. They will visit Iowa City before settling west. groom works in railroad at Potter.

C. O. Troy North Seventh Street Miss Yeoma Marvel J. Parson Potter Nebraska Troy First Methodist Church

Cozy Barber Shop Cuts Prices To Attract Trade

Arnold Lillie, proprietor of the Cozy Barber shop, announces lowered prices for haircuts and shaves in the city. Haircuts are 40 cents, shaves 20 cents, down from 50 and 25 cents respectively. He says the cut aims to ease costs for the public amid a weak mood and high unemployment, hoping to boost business. It is unclear if other shops will follow.

Arnold Lillie Lillie

Local family receives pecan nut gift from Oklahoma cousin

Mr and Mrs Tony Klimm of the south city area received a large consignment of soft shelled pecan nuts, grown in the south and sent by Clay Shrader of Oklahoma City, a cousin of Mrs Klimm. The gift was warmly welcomed and the gesture greatly appreciated.

Tony Klimm Klimm Clay Shrader Oklahoma City

Petty Returns for Long Awaited Idaho Visit

H. F. Petty, longtime resident, visits his sister Mrs. John Wynn and family. This marks his first return in about seventeen years, following a large Petty family that settled across the county.

H. F. Petty John Wynn Petty

Charles Daniels Victim of Stick Up Near Union

Charles Daniels a 23 year old patrolman for Missouri Valley Pipeline Co was robbed near Union last night at midnight. Two well dressed men in a Buick sedan pulled guns and took $50 then fled. Sheriff Bert Reed and local police investigated the incident noting a foreign license plate on the car.

Charles Daniels Missouri Valley Pipeline Co Mr. Daniels Union

Oklahoma City Death Reveals Former Plattsmouth Man

Dan O'Brien a 50 year old resident of Oklahoma City is linked to the death of Wallace Thrasher a former Plattsmouth resident and son of the late Mr and Mrs James H Thrasher Thrasher known as Wing lost an arm in a past accident and vanished from sight He reportedly lived in Oklahoma City for years owned several apartment houses and was apparently married leading to local inquiries by former Plattsmouth associates.

Oklahoma City Dan O’brien Wallace Thrasher Phattsmouth James H. Thrasher Thrasher Wing George Heisel Holschue Plattsmouth Dan O'Brien

New Bakery Opens on Main Street

H C Zondler bakery launches on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth offering bread and bakery goods. Mr and Mrs Zondler, formerly of Harlan Iowa, bring years of baking experience and have secured the Mumm bakery to begin daily operations. They express pride in joining a friendly, welcoming community seeking to make it their home.

H. C. Zondler Main Street Fourth Fifth Zondler Zandler Harlan, Towa Iowa

Handsome Home: Sattler Funeral Home Modernized in City Asset

The Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Main has been painted in yellow and white with a dark green roof and red ridges. The improved exterior showcases the mayor's progressive effort to keep local property well maintained and a credit to the community.

Sattler Fourth and Main Street

Bates Book Store Names and Stationery Sale Notice

The notice advertises imprinting names on items with low added cost available at Bates Book Store or the new Journal stationery and office supply department.

Bates Book Store New Journal Stationery

Forged checks hit local stores in Murray area

Local merchants The Plattsmouth Furniture Exchange and Hinky Dinky grocery report receiving forged checks drawn on Murray State Bank signed F T Wilson and payable to C R Myers. A man described as 5 11 tall with a shearling coat purchased groceries totaling 12 50 and 4 15 and a change of 10 85. Sheriff Bert Reed investigates to identify and arrest the suspect.

Dany Plattsmouth Furniture Exchange F. G. Coryell Hinky-Dinky Grocery Murray State Bank F. T. Wilson C. R. Myers Wilson C. HR. Myers Hinky-Dinky Store A. B. Wilson Grain Co Murray Plattsmouth Hinky-Dinky Coryell Bert Reed Myers

Former Resident Here Will Be Deported to Greece

United States District Judge J. W. Woodrough in Omaha refused to stay deportation proceedings against Nick Poulos proprietor of a restaurant at 2519 N Street. Poulos, once located in this city, faces deportation to Greece on charges involving moral turpitude. Writ of habeas corpus was denied unless a circuit court judge intervenes, and no appeal bond was set.

United States J. W. Woodrough Omaha Nick Poules N Street Poulos Greece Paulos Robert Webb S. Arion Lewis Woodrought Circuit Court of Appeals Woodrough

Rotary Club Meets at Majestic Cafe

The Rotary club held its noon meeting at the Majestic cafe under R W Knorr. High school members December were introduced Gilbert Hirt senior and Henry Donat junior. E H Wescott presented, Rev H G McClusky spoke on fellowship and community impact. Music by Frank A Cloidt and E H Weecott accompanied the session.

Rotary Club Majestic Cafe R. W. Knorr Gilbert Hirt Henry Donat E. H. Wescott Rotary H. G. McClusky Frank A. Cloidt E. H. Weecott

Death of Babe Potter Born in City

A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs John L Potter died a few hours after birth. The infant is laid to rest in Young cemetery south of the city. Mrs Potter is recovering as well as could be expected.

John L. Potter Young

The Journal Seeks News Items for Issue Six

Readers are invited to submit news items to The Journal for the sixth issue. Share local events, notices, or brief reports with the editor for publication in the upcoming edition.

Police Court Doings in Duty Hall Marks Fines

Carl Darling appeared in police court for driving with an out of date paper tag instead of a valid license. He received a $1 fine plus costs. Ralph King faced Judge Graves for intoxication after being found in a highly advanced state Sunday night and pleaded guilty. His sentence totaled $13.50 in fines and costs.

Carl Darling Ralph King

Allie Meisinger Narrowly Survives Truck Crash Near Anton Meisinger Farm

Allie Meisinger oil truck driver for Ore Oil Co. had a close call when the vehicle overturned on Cedar Creek road near the Anton Meisinger farm. Brakes locked, cab torn off, Meisinger trapped briefly, then freed. He was treated by Dr. Hudson, sent to Omaha for X rays, and returned home resting with only bruising and general shock.

Daly Allie Meiisinger The Ore Oil Co Cedar Creek Mr. Meisinger Anton Meisinger Meisinger O O. C. Hudson Omaha

Death of James Hadraba Old Time Resident

James Hadraba 76 longtime Plattsmouth resident died at his Thirteenth Street home after a week long illness. Born in Bohemia he moved to the United States as a youth and settled in Plattsmouth fifty two years ago, working at Burlington shops before aging restricted him. He is survived by his widow and four children Joseph Hadraba James Hadraba Mrs Mary Pilney and Charles E Hadraba.

Thirteenth and Main Street James Hadraba Altho Hadraba Bohemia Plattsmouth Mr. Hadraba Joseph Hadraba California Mary Pilney Charles E. Hadraba Omaha

Still Holding Own Earl Wolfe in Serious Hospital Stay

Reports from the hospital at Omaha say Earl Wolfe a young farmer from near Murray remains seriously ill after last week’s truck overturn. He is under constant care and doing as well as possible under the circumstances.

Omaha Earl Wolfe Murray

Scouts Hold Court of Honor at High School

Troop No. 1 of the Boy Scouts under LeRoy Perkins and Robi Mann held a Court of Honor at the high school last night. Awards included Tenderfoot to Wm Highfield Ralph McFarland Floyd Shanholz. Second Class to Henry McMahen James Robertson Floyd McCarty. First Class Francis Libershal. Star Scout Robert Bestor. Merit badges earned by Robert Mann Ordell Hennings Robt Hall and Francis Libershal titled for twenty two badges. Anniversary Week planned for February 14 marking the twenty first year.

Boy Scouts LeRoy Perkins Robi. Mann Russel Reeder Tenderfoot Wm. Highfield Ralph McFarland Floyd Shanholz Henry McMahen James Robertson Floyd McCarty Francis Libershal Robert Bestor Robert Mann Ordell Hennings Robt. Hall Reading Raymond Larsen Omaha

Geo Weaver Dies After Short Illness

George Weaver 31 a Burlington shops employee and well known city resident died at 1 p m at his west Locust street home after a brief illness. He was ill Monday morning after going to work and returned home where his condition worsened until death. The exact cause appeared to be a serious stomach attack. He is survived by his wife a son and several brothers and sisters.

George Weaver Burlington West Locust Street Weaver Mr. Weaver

Local Youth Bernard Egenberger Undergoes Appendectomy

At 9 o clock this morning in St Catherine's hospital Omaha Louis Bernard Egenberger eldest son of Mr and Mrs Henry A Egenberger of Omaha underwent an appendectomy after a period of trouble with the condition. Grandparents Mr and Mrs L B Egenberger of this city were in Omaha to stay until Bernard recovered.

St. Catherine’s Hospital Omaha Louis Bernard Egenberger Henry A. Egenberger L. B. Egenberger Bernard

Mrs. D. C. Morgan Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. D. C. Morgan came back Tuesday from Lincoln where she visited sister Mrs. A. W. Hallam and family. She spent about two weeks in a hospital, underwent treatment and an operation, and is now much improved with hope for continued recovery.

D. C. Morgan Lincoln A. W. Hallam

Infant dies in Long Beach. Mrs. Carrithers’ former Vallery ties

Sad news arrives as the infant of Mr and Mrs Harold Carrithers dies Saturday in Long Beach California The child is laid to rest in that city Mrs Martha Vallery of this city is identified as the mother in a family note from the J R Vallery household

J. R. Vallery Harold Carrithers Long Beach California Ome Carrithers Martha Vallery

Pinochle Club Meets At Mrs Lon Henry Home

Last evening the P F F club held a pleasant meeting at Mrs Lon Henry home. Ladies enjoyed pinochle with Mrs Henry Hitzmann earning first prize Mrs C C Conner second and Mrs Ted Eaton third. Guests were treated to a delicious luncheon served by the hostess.

Lon Henry Henry Hitzmann C. Cc. Conner Ted Eaton

Santa to Visit Plattsmouth on December 23 1930

An old Christmas notice announces Santa will arrive in Plattsmouth Tuesday morning December 23 1930 between 9 30 and 10 o clock. He will ride by deer if needed or in a truck and depart by noon to visit more places. He will give a small sweetness to every child and asks what gifts they want for Christmas Eve. Eskimo friends and a lodge on the courthouse lawn are mentioned as part of the visit.

Santa United States Plattsmouth Papa Mama Court House

Divorce Petition Seeks Custody in Jensen Case

Pauline Jensen sues Arthur Jensen in district court claiming marriage on December 2 1925 in this city ended by desertion of plaintiff and their minor child. She asks for a decree of divorce and custody of the child.

District Court Pauline Jensen Arthur Jensen

Missing Boys Found Near Nebraska City

Elmer Miller and Bennie Crawford both fifteen disappeared from Union Sunday night. Sheriff Carl Ryder located them at Nebraska City and notified Sheriff Bert Reed. The boys were brought home to Union by Pat Reed this morning.

Elmer Miller Bennie Crawford Union Nebraska City Carl Ryder Bert Reed Sheriff Reed Pat Reed

Mrs Edgar McGuire Improving at St. Catherine’s Omaha

Mrs Edgar McGuire of this city is reported doing very nicely at St. Catherine’s hospital Omaha with steady progress toward recovery. Her infant son, Richard Francis, is also said to be doing very nicely and will be christened Richard Francis.

Edgar McGuire St. Catherine’s Hospital Omaha Richard Francis

Strettons Return to Reside on Local Farm

Mr and Mrs Charles Stretton return from Long Beach California and plan to locate near this city to reside on a farm in the future They formerly lived in the south part of the state before going west to the region.

Charles Stretton Long Beach California Stretton No State

Messiah Enjoyed by Large Local Audience at Parmele

A strong turnout at the Parmele theatre featured Handel’s The Messiah. The 75 member chorus from Plattsmouth Murray Union with Omaha help delivered a refined performance under Prof. N J Logan. Soloists included Wilma Melotz Hazel Struble Cora Williams Helen Struble Floyd L Hanson. Vocal support and orchestral backing by Mrs J A Capwell and Miss Irene Goosman earned high praise. All participants are slated for Omaha on December 12.

Parmele Plattsmouth Murray Omaha Wilma Melotz Hazel Struble Cora Williams Helen Struble Floyd L. Hanson N. J. Logan J. A. Capwell Irene Goosman

Laval Expects Cabinet Formation Despite Setbacks

Paris Senator Laval told President Doumergue that he still hopes to form a new cabinet to replace the defeated Tardieu ministry. After a conference with Edouard Herriot the Radical leader, Laval signaled a cabinet without Radical Socialist aid, as radicals pressed for limits on inclusion. The rightist group led by Louis Marin, with about 100 seats, demands two ministerial portfolios and two under secretaries.

Paris Laval Doumergue Tardieu Edouard Herriot M. Tardieu Louis Marin

Fire At Elmwood Farm Damages Pratt Home

An oil stove caused a Sunday afternoon fire at the Elmwood farm home of Arlo Pratt located one mile south and one mile east of Elmwood. Pratt and his wife left for Weeping Water, leaving the stove burning. Omaha hunters saw the blaze about a half hour later and alerted the Elmwood volunteer fire department, which battled the flames and saved most furniture despite damaged floors walls and a burned roof. Richard Deles Dernier, Pratt's father in law, owns the property.

Elmwood Arlo Pratt Here Pratt

Death of Longtime Louisville Resident Thomas J Decker

Thomas Jefferson Decker died yesterday afternoon at the county farm west of the city where he had lived the past two years. He was eighty two. He spent many years in the Louisville area. The body will be returned to Louisville for funeral services.

Thomas Jefferson Decker Louisville

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