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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1933
Page
2
The piece notes many parodies of Gray’s Elegy and reports Harvard findings that students carry about 22 cents, while Elmer Adams Boyd fears limited chances at a wealthy college. It cites Newton D. Baker predicting an invitation to fight in a future European war and observes a bearded Chicago bandit whose disguise will fail as he robs.
A popular Glasgow poet who works as a gas meter reader has turned his experiences with meters and romance into a productive pursuit. The story highlights how his unique background informs his work and public reception.
A columnist recalls a rule of action: never do anything that may not be printed in the paper the next morning. The remark contrasts with debates on relativity, noting the urge to publish first as a guide to trouble.
As Lindbergh travels in South America he may bring Cordell Hull home. The Pan American conference includes Hull attending, while a keynote speech was read days earlier at the economy conference.
The lesson traces Paul’s voyage to Rome from the Malta stay and shipwreck to his arrival in Rome. It notes his steadfast faith, miraculous protection, and leadership as he preaches to Jews and Christians, organizes fellowship, and faces imprisonment, all leading to his martyrdom and legacy as a world Christian messenger.
N W Gaines of the College of Agriculture Lincoln prepares Extension Circular 554 with staging ideas for a Christmas Story. The plan follows Seth Parker style and blends dialogue and singing. Available at the Farm Bureau office.
At the annual Fun Feed of Organized Agriculture held at the College of Agriculture Lincoln a song contest will feature quartets from several counties. Rural groups may submit a male or mixed quartet for the competition with prizes of 3 2 and 1 to the top three quartets. The prizes go to the quartet, not individuals. Programs for Organized Agriculture are available at the Farm Bureau office.
Beatrice Uwilliams and Verna Miller of Nebraska, part of the canning judging team, placed seventh in the national championship run in Chicago last week among twenty teams. Poultry judging team members Robert Wall Robert Porem an Clyde Althense finished sixth. Lois Giles won first in the curtain exhibit. Contestants praised the experience and said they had the best time of their life.
Over $20,000 worth of wheat checks were distributed to contract signers in Cass county this week. Simon Boyles, treasurer of the association, delivered the checks. The western part of the county received theirs at Alvo last week, while the eastern half called at the Farm Bureau office Monday and Tuesday. A few contracts were returned for corrections but have been straightened, with remaining checks expected soon.
About 70 farm account books will be collected in the county on December 22 26 and 27. Meeting places for account keeps will be announced by mail. Those wishing to start an account should contact the Farm Bureau office to learn the nearest meeting place and receive assistance getting started.
Educational meetings to explain the Corn and Hog reduction program begin likely in the week of December 26. Multiple meetings will be held across the county so all farmers can learn the program, ask questions, and gain a correct understanding of its operation. Notices will be sent to every farmer with dates and locations.
The Taiis man by Sir Walter Scott, long lost, was found at the Historical Museum in Moscow. It formerly belonged to Count Orloff-Davidoff and cost 1000 pounds at a prior English auction. The Soviet government considers offers for purchase and may turn proceeds to heirs if applicable.
Two truck operators Jess Davison of Filmore and Ray Young of Savannah Mo were arrested in the state investigation of the Lloyd Warner lynching. A 10 000 strong mob used a dump truck to pull down the Buchanan county jail door where Warner was held on charges of attacking a white girl. Davison operated the truck and both were booked for investigation. Aaron Levin and John F Zook face first degree murder charges and have pleaded not guilty and were held without bond.
A humorous line critiques repeating social education of women about alcohol. The speaker mocks requests to bring gin, imagining a domestic routine where guests dine with the Smiths and a pint of gin is needed on the way home.
In Cass County Nebraska the county court orders a hearing on the final settlement of Anton Keubek estate. Frank J. Libershal administrator must appear January 1933 to show cause why the petition for final settlement and assignment should not be granted. Notice is to be published in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
In Cass county Nebraska Wilhelmine Nolting sues to quiet title to a described 64.43 acre tract in Township 12 North Range 14 East of the 6th P M Cass county Nebraska. Defendants include listed heirs and interested parties with unknown real names and introduce Lots 16 17 47 in Even a Troop Addn. The suit seeks to bar claims and require an answer by January 1934 with judgment by default if unanswered.
In the matter of the estate of Emme J. Kimersey deceased a petition for administration has been filed stating there is no will and requesting administration of the estate a hearing is set for January 5 1934 at ten oclock a m in the county court and if no appearance is made the court may grant administration to Lyman C Marvin or another suitable person witness the county court seal dated December 4 1933
State of Nebraska Cass county orders final settlement for Nelson L. Pollard deceased. Administrator C A Rawls must appear December 29 1933 at 10:00 a m to show cause why petition should not be granted and notice published in Plattsmouth Journal three weeks prior. Seal A H Duxbury county judge.
By order of the Cass County District Court Clerk C E Sedgway and the sale is set for December 23 1933 at 10 am at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse The real estate includes Sub Lot 2 in the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter and the west half of the southwest quarter of Section 13 and the north half of the northwest quarter of Section 24 Township 12 Range 13 with mortgage protection of 13000 by Conservative Mortgage Company The property is levied as the asset of Luke L Wiles et al to satisfy the judgment in favor of Isaac R L Wiles filed in Plattsmouth Nebraska on November 18 1933.
Public sale under a 1933 decree and 1935 order will occur January 13 1934 at 2 pm at the east front door of Farmers and Merchants Bank Alvo Cass County Nebraska to auction the west half of the northeast quarter and other parcels including sections 27 28 and 2 town 11 range 9 east of the 6th P M abstracts of merchantable title available. The sale is 10 percent cash with balance March 1 1934 and subject to court confirmation.
By order of sale issued by C. E. Sedgway Clerk of the District Court Cass County Nebraska the 230th day of December 1933 at 7 p m at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska will sell for cash the east 24 feet of Lot 12 Block 29 City of Plattsmouth the property of Edward Donat et al defendants to satisfy the plaintiff Fred T. Ramee Trustee in the action against said defendants N27-5w iH Sylvester Sheriff Cass County
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