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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1938
Page
2
A controversial argument discusses Jews and salvation, citing biblical references and historical episodes to claim Jews bear responsibility for their fate. It portrays Jewish stubbornness, critiques leaders, and ends asserting personal change through Jesus Christ as the remedy.
Local classified columns show strong reader response as want ads draw attention and convert inquiries into sales. Small sellers report quick leads on items from furniture to electronics, with buyers frequently following up in person.
South Bend residents report gatherings with the Campbell, Peterson and Knecht families. Travel includes Fred and Glena Weaver to Clarinda Iowa and others visiting in Gretna Bladen Lincoln Omaha and Weeping Water. A baptism at Danish Lutheran church and high food prices in France are mentioned.
A Thursday evening fire of unknown origin consumed the garage woodshed and workshop at the Jason Streight residence. Ashland firefighters and neighbors saved the house nearby and Mrs Streight, alerted by neighbor Mrs Wesley Wagner, saved the car from the garage.
The Friendly Circle met with Mrs. F. J. Knecht on Thursday afternoon to finalize plans for a bazaar. Hostesses Mrs Homer Carnicle and Mrs Chas Fosberg served spice cake with whipped cream and coffee. A handkerchief shower was held for Mrs Kennedy who moved to Ashland. The next meeting will be at Mrs Nancy Streight’s home on Wednesday December 21.
The Friendly Circle club held a bazaar Friday evening with a large crowd. Children enjoyed the fish pond and bingo stand while teachers Miss Burlick and Miss Saunders supervised a talent program. Wanda Munn won the quilt and Oscar Dill received the cake.
Neighbors assist with butchering for Homer Cook. John Banning repairs scales at the lumber yard. Mrs. Rouse visited Louisville to stay with her daughter and family. Mrs. Mark Nickel visited the Bornemeier household while Mr. Nickel was away. Mrs. Arthur Bird, recently ill near Murdock, shows improvement. Orval Gerbeling family returned from a weekend visit to the Ss. C. Hardnock and Ellis Markle homes. Henry Miller plans a short stay in Elmwood with his daughter and son in law as his shoulder heals from a fall. H. L. Barnemeter, serving on Plattsmouth jury, back on duty after a brief home period. trial delay kept him from returning home Monday evening.
West and north gravel road work continues to prepare for winter and spring thaws. More gravel has been hauled this week and spread to improve surface to excellent condition.
Mark Nickel traveled to Savannah Missouri last week and plans to stay a few days for treatment. Friends hope he will return home soon fully recovered.
Mrs. Woods visiting the Lee Snevely home in Elmwood became ill Sunday and remained for a couple of days before returning home, while Mr. Woods stayed as a guest.
Mrs Lee Coatman and her son Richard are slowly recovering from severe throat illness. Richard’s case has been more serious, but friends expect both to regain health soon. Mrs William Coatman of Elmwood has assisted at the Coatman home part of the time.
Mrs W C Timblin hosted the Mothers and Daughters club at her home on Friday afternoon December 2. Mrs Ellis Mickle led the business meeting and Mrs Mark Nickel presented the lesson Your Faith and Mine in a fine manner. Guests included Mrs Ben Muenchau and Mrs Orval Gerbeling. Refreshments were served after the program.
Members gathered at Mrs. Archie Miller's home for the December meeting. Mrs Talbert Edward led the business session and Mrs Roy Coatman directed the devotional. The group sang Happy Birthday to Mrs Miller and served chicken sandwiches pickles wafers and coffee. Mrs Nickel could not attend.
Chicago December report shows R V Fletcher of the Association of American Railroads blames public authority for slow railroad consolidation. He cites Interstate Commerce Commission interference and urges three reforms: curb regulation on traffic policy, allow natural line consolidations, and equal treatment with other transport forms in regulation, taxation and subsidies.
A group from Manley attended a card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Wiseman in Weeping Water last week. Participants from Manley included Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bergman Mr. and Mrs. Harry Eaws Mr. and Mrs. John F. Carper Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dowler.
In honor of Wisconsin visitors Mr and Mrs August Krecktow hosted a Sunday gathering for their Milwaukee guests Mr and Mrs Louis Krecklow and Mr and Mrs Albert Oestrich who have stayed ten days and were leaving soon. Also present were Mr and Mrs Robert Wiles and family Mr and Mrs Laurence Krecklow and son Keith Harold Krecklow wife daughter Darlene and son Davis Mr and Mrs George Davis and Mr and Mrs John Rohrdanz.
John Gruber of Manley and Wil mer Martin of Union in the county roads division inspect and service machinery during the seasonal maintenance lull. The task will take time to finish and ensure ready condition for next spring's road work.
August Krecklow, nearing 75, is giving up trucking and will run only a service station. He leased a lot across from the Manley State Bank, moved a small building from the rear onto the lot, and will operate the service station there.
Ernest Gruber a Weeping Water high school student and athlete was named for all conference honors on the representative high school grid team. Superintendent Behrens accompanied him to Lincoln last Tuesday when the conference awards were announced.
A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Reister honored their daughter Dorothy Reister a Chilson school teacher with news of her forthcoming marriage to Mr Roeber of near Louisville.
Large gathering of old friends attended the funeral of W. H. Newham, a pioneer resident of Cass county, held Tuesday afternoon in Weeping Water.
Years ago Michael Kennedy planted many trees on the farm now owned by Mr and Mrs Herman Rauth. The drought giảm moisture caused the trees to die. Rauth trimmed them and finally cut them down to replace with new growth hoping for a similar windbreak in better conditions.
Mayor Floyd G. Mohring resigned as York Nebraska city head at last night’s council meeting effective January 1. LeRoy Davis will act as mayor until a successor is elected. Mohring, who runs a family grocery and meat market, gave no reason for leaving.
Head tax collections totaled about 75000 by day’s end in the state treasurer’s office. State Assistance Director Neil Vandemoer estimated 110000 in head taxes would be needed by December 15 to mail aid checks without delay. Officials expected county remittances of the $2 tax to exceed the needed amount.
The Potter and Dix municipal boards announce a holiday from light bills for the last two weeks of December. This annual custom encourages residents to use extensive holiday decorations and beautify the city.
Sir Hubert Wilkins announced on arrival from the United States that plans are underway to establish 12 meteorological stations in Antarctica. He described the effort as part of expanding meteorological and exploration work.
Georgia today executed six Black inmates at Tattnall Prison in Reidsville. The first victim died at 11:09 a.m. and the last was pronounced dead at 12:30 p.m.
Director Robert Fechner announced 51 785 CCC vacancies will be filled between January 1 and 20. He said an advance survey shows more than five applicants per vacancy, the highest ratio in years, though at least two applicants per vacancy have always existed.
EAST LANSING Mich Dec 9 UP Possible withdrawal of the University of Chicago from the Big Ten has raised Michigan State College hopes of joining the conference State coaches say Chicago’s fate makes State the logical choice State has had strong football teams including four straight wins over Michigan and has beaten other Big Ten teams Next year State faces Michigan Indiana and Purdue while Chicago’s schedule would be lighter A 750000 field house and a larger sports complex are planned to accommodate additional events and crowds
J Louis Comiskey announces Stratton will stay with the White Sox and earn all receipts from a Cubs vs Sox benefit game April 17. Stratton, who lost a leg after a hunting accident, plans to return on a wooden leg. Wrigley joins in staging the benefit at Comiskey Park.
Clyde W. Spicer a WPA worker was shot and killed by Donald Carse 27 after midnight near a rural school. Carse claimed he confronted Spicer and Joseph Caton stealing coal and said he fired when Spicer tried to wrest his rifle amid recent hog thefts from his hog house.
Nebraska teachers group calls tax system unfair and urges a 1939 bill for a state education aid plan funded by new taxes such as income, excise, or sales taxes. The plan would collect at the state level and distribute to counties and districts by pupil count, improving funding and teacher salaries.
Tiger Jack Fox a Spokane based Negro boxer lies in critical condition at Harlem hospital after a knife wound believed self defense claimed by Edna Boyd of New York. Fox was scheduled to fight Melic Bettina for New York lightweight recognition next month.
In Corvallis Montana Ed Worden a local youth has endured three remarkable incidents. At age seven he was run over by a bus without injury. Years later an automobile pinned him against a fence and he shoved the car away to free himself. Most recently he hunted big game and brought down an elk in a successful hunt.
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