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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1930
Page
2
Local residents share weekend activities across Nehawka Plattsmouth and nearby towns. Wood chopping truckers, cattle transfers to farmers, and corn shelling mark travel. Illnesses and hospitalities appear as families cope with pneumonia like symptoms and visits from Omaha and Council Bluffs.
Roy Shrader of Leslie Lech Canada left home last Monday to go to Nehawka as his father Mr W Shrader was very ill at the time.
Roy is aboard a train expected in Omaha at midnight Wednesday and should reach home Thursday morning. Officials hope the father will be greatly improved upon his son’s arrival.
Foreman L. M. McVey led nine pickers on the Sheldon farm between Nehawka and Union last Monday and Tuesday. The harvest ran about forty bushels per acre, higher than expected, with no complaints.
Bruce Wells of Peterson Baking Omaha leads a Union bread route when two colored men in a car try to halt him. He speeds ahead and forces the pursuing car into a ditch before reaching Nebraska City where the sheriff investigates.
William Shrader of Chalkbutte South Dakota arrived last week to visit relatives. He came during his uncle W Shrader’s illness after a second stroke last Friday. He is very ill at home with little hope of recovery.
Alvin A Reynolds and his wife plan a leisurely six month to year long caravan along the Pacific coast. Their modern house on wheels, built by Matt Thimgan and son Victor of Murdock, will serve as hotel and dining and sleeping decoy as they travel.
M G McClanahan Mitchell valley farmer was arrested on a kidnapping warrant by Colorado authorities and held after trips to Greeley and Fort Morgan. A mystery car seen near Enid Marriott in Wiggins is said to resemble his vehicle, with a defective headlight noted. Officials planned a farm search within days.
New York reports Clarence Darrow will publish a sieged story criticizing the Cathedral of St John the Divine for beating and berating Judge Lindsey. He argues Christians should condemn such acts and notes Lindsey had a moral right to a hearing before Bishop Mann in that church.
The National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics told President Hoover that the modern airplane operated along an established airway by a competent pilot is a reasonably safe means of transportation in its annual report.
Lincoln Dec 8 Reconstruction of the capitol terrace floor was nearing completion Monday. The work, authorized by the capitol commission, began last fall after defects appeared in the original construction.
Bates Book Store showcases a wide selection of Christmas cards and introduces the new Journal stationery and office supply department. Custom imprinting services are available for customers.
Weeping Water residents endure scarlet fever cases at several homes while others visit nearby towns for business and social events. Local visitors include B F Farrell, Harold D Richards, Otto Moritz, Andrew Johnson, and Wm Jorgenson.
Members of the Eastern Star enjoyed a covered dish luncheon at their last Tuesday gathering. After the meal, the lodge conducted elections of officers.
Open until after Christmas the Weeping Water store run by Mr and Mrs Elmer Michelsen reports strong business and will stay open evenings beyond year’s start to serve all patrons.
Buried at Weeping Water. Uncle Thomas Jefferson Decker, a brother of Mr. Barnes of Weeping Water, who has been making his.
W. L. Hobson, long time resident of Louisville and resident at the county farm in recent years, died last Friday at age 82. Funeral services were held in Louisville with interment at Oakwood cemetery in Weeping Water.
The Danish Brotherhood met in Rasmussen hall above Chris Rasmussen’s store for an open house last Friday night. A bountiful supper and general good time followed, then a social dance with music by Mr. and Mrs. Henninger and Herman Rauth.
Washington shifts focus from congressional turmoil to domestic and international policy debates. Notable luncheon attendees included Secretary Mellon, Federal Reserve head Governor Meyer, and Gates McGarragh. Republican committee figures Mulvane and Clements talked with Hoover while Frederick Peak called at the office. Burk notes possible 1932 convention site proposals.
The Cedar Creek Project club met December 2 at Mrs. August Kaffenberger's home. Lessons on Keeping Home Accounts were led by Mrs. Lloyd Schneider and Mrs. Raymond Lohnes. Two new members joined, Mrs. Arthur Meisinger and Mrs. Rudolph Metsinger. Mrs. Lohnes will be news reporter. vacancy filled by Mrs. Victor Stoehr. Next meeting January 6 at Mrs. Philip Albert’s home.
Omaha Police Judge Holmes dismissed disturbing the peace charges against centenarian William Everitt, 107, and octogenarian Charles W. Hennings, 84, after they were separated by a housekeeper. The two had fought at Everitt’s home and clashed in court, with the judge quipping about the younger generation.
Washington reports 241,526,816 in tax refunds for the last fiscal year. Internal Revenue Commissioner David Burnett released the annual report noting 164,093,902 in overassessment claims were rejected, with 124,019,820 granted as not collected.
William Murphy and his wife were acquitted after the judge directed a verdict due to insufficient evidence. The couple faced charges arising from a July 4 fire at their combined barber shop and home in Lexington.
Democratic senators led by Walsh condemn the Hoover unemployment plan as a drop in the bucket and push for a broader program, proposing 100 million for unemployment relief and a five day work week for federal staff. House debates 60 million for drought relief and 110 million for public works as Hoover seeks 150 million for construction.
Chancellor J N Powers expressed regret Sunday night over an effigy bearing Down with Bilbo found burning on campus Saturday. Hundreds gathered as witnesses described flames atop a flagpole and students, escaping dorms and a campus dance, escorted women from Mississippi State College for Women amid recent actions by Governor Bilbo.
London fog lifts as David Lloyd George outlines conditions to avoid a general election for two more years. He notes liberal MPs could topple the labor government but for Conservative tariff reform backing. He also condemns the American debt settlement as premature and ill conceived, warning of a drag from Wall Street influence.
Meager reports from Rangoon indicate at least thirty six lives lost as quakes rocked virtually all of Burma Wednesday night and Thursday. Rail and telegraph lines suffered severe damage hindering precise damage estimates.
Father Jer ome Sirius Ricard known as Padre of the Rains dies at Santa Clara infirmary after a long illness. He taught philosophy at Santa Clara for many years and gained fame for a sun spot weather forecasting theory that linked sun activity to Pacific coast storms and earthquakes. He was born January 21 1850 in Prussia France and educated in Turin Monaco Woodstock.
The Rev. Dr. William Barton noted clergyman author and lecturer died Sunday at Long Island College Hospital Brooklyn aged sixty nine. His sons Charles William and Bruce Barton were at his bedside. Services set for Broadway Tabernacle with Rev. R N Boynton officiating burial in Foxboro Massachusetts. He had wintered in Nashville since 1928 at Vanderbilt University.
Byron Henry Kroeger a farmer west of Byron escaped with his big work team and his sixteen year old son Fred Kroeger when the lad drove a team and hay rack onto Burlington tracks ahead of an eastbound passenger train. The wagon was smashed to kindling but the team was uninjured.
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