Everett Daniels Sentenced Twelve Years for Murder
In Cass County district court Judge Begley sentenced Everett Daniels to twelve years in the Nebraska state penitentiary for second degree murder in the slaying of James Zoubek Jr. The defense motion for a new trial was overruled. Edwards Daniels and his sons faced related charges. the indictments for first degree murder against John and Ival Daniels and William Falk were dismissed after evidence failed to tie them to the crime. The Zoubek case marks the third murder in Cass County in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begley
Everett Daniels
James Zoubek
Lancaster
Nebraska
Daniels
John
Ival Daniels
W. G. Kieck
William Falk
Zoubek
Earl Newton
Cass County
George Wever
State
Fred Patterson
Rock Bluffs
Six Marriage Licenses Issued Raising 2024 Count to 300
Wednesday the county judge office issued six marriage licenses setting a yearly total of 300, a new high. Couples include Miss Camille Dewey with Earl O. Shaffer of Omaha. Miss Edna Barr with Cecil Reeder of Pacific Junction. Verna L. Wall of Eagle with Arthur K. Thomson of Palmyra. Miss Marie H. Sheffer of Greenwood with Charles A. Biehm of Yale Michigan. Miss Frances Schultz with Albert Boeck of Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Dewey
Earl O. Shaffer
Omaha
Durbury
Edna Barr
Cecil Reeder
Pacific Junction
Iowa
Verna L. Wall
Eagle
Arthur K. Thomson
Palmyra
Marie H. Sheffer
Greenwood
Charles A. Biehm
Yale
Michigan
Frances Schultz
Albert Boeck
Shelby
Returns From Lincoln Visit Delights Plattsmouth Women
Mrs. Kate Morgan returned from Lincoln after a several week visit with her sister Mrs. A. W. Hallam and family. She attended a meeting of the Plattsmouth Lincoln club at Mrs. Karl Halter's home, renewing ties with many old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Morgan
Lincoln
A. W. Hallam
Visiting in Florida with A. Johnson
A. Johnson long connected with Burlington rail service is spending winter in Florida. He resides in Nebraska City with his daughter Mrs. A. W. Propst and is visiting the R. L. Propst family in Lake Worth Florida.
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Co. A. Johnson
Burlington
Florida
Mr. Johnson
Nebraska City
A. W. Propst
Lake Worth
R. L. Propst
Moving Cafe Majestic Relocates to South Sixth Street
The Majestic cafe moves from the Barclay building on Main Street to the former Economy store building on South Sixth Street. Proprietor William Sweeny is arranging the fixtures and plans to reopen soon at the new location for patrons.
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Majestic Cafe
Barclay
Main Street
South Sixth Street
William Sweeny
The
Majestic
Ltation
Need for Supplies for Christmas Baskets Felt
The Associated Charities of Plattsmouth held its December meeting to plan a Christmas basket drive. Director Barclay cites about 100 families in need and asks for donated fruit vegetables including potatoes and canned goods, plus clothing especially for children, with volunteers to collect items.
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Associated Charities of
Plattsmouth
Kieck
W. G. Kieck
C. A. Rosencrans
T. H. Pollock
Frank Mullen
L. S. Devoe
W. M. Barclay
Barclay
Associated Charities
Tender Kitchen Shower for Gladys Bushnell Bride Elect
A kitchen shower hosted by the Bushnell family at the Wurl apartments honored Miss Gladys Bushnell ahead of her December 25 marriage to Edgar L. Glaze. Guests wrote advice for the bride in a bridal book, with prizes won by Mrs. W. L. Heinrich and Mrs. Carl Hall. Refreshments followed, served by Mesdames Justus Lillie and Otto A. Keck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnell
Wurl
Gladys Bushnell
Edgar L. Glaze
W. L. Heinrich
Carl Hall
Mesdames Justus Lillie
Otto A. Keck
Death of Miss Alice Coykendall at Nebraska Masonic Home
Miss Alice Coykendall, 74, died Wednesday at the Nebraska Masonic Home where she had lived five years. Born January 11, 1858 in East Bloomfield Maine, she later moved to Nebraska with stays in Omana and O Neill. Survived by one brother Arthur M. Coykendall of Port Huron Michigan. Body to be taken to O Neill Nebraska for interment.
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Alice Coykendall
Nebraska
Auto accident suit seeks $10000 damages
William W. Graham of Omaha sues James O. Kimball and F. L. Barkus alleging two causes of action for personal injuries and auto damage from a September 30, 1932 collision in Bellevue. The petition claims Graham, age 61 with 13 year expectancy, could earn $100 monthly and seeks $10,000 for injuries plus damages to his car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Graham
Omaha
James O. Kimball
F. L. Barkus
Kimball
Barkus
Oreapolis
Bellevue
Parkus
Graham
Jury finds for defendants in replevin suit against Bauer
Friday's court returns verdict for John Bauer and others in the action in replevin. Jury awards defendants possession of the property and a storage lien of 140 dollars, with 130 dollars set as settlement if the item cannot be returned. Earlier county court awarded plaintiff possession of the replevined property. The jury then heard W Earl Towle versus Ole Olson for damages before adjourning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl J. Schnecier
John Bauer
W. Earl Towle
Ole Olson
Deer Sightings Reported Near Weeping Water
Residents in Cass County report a wild deer seen in fields near Weeping Water. Fred Rehmeier saw the animal in a corn field, then it vanished. Others say the deer enters yards but keeps distance from livestock, suggesting wandering herd activity.
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Weeping Water
Fred Rehmeier
Rehmeier
Richardson County
Our
Mrs Everett Spangler Sends Journal Gift to Portland Couple
Mrs Everett Spangler of Murray ordered the semi weekly Journal sent as a Christmas gift to Mr and Mrs F H Heitzhausen in Portland Oregon. The gift will continue through the year and include the twice weekly edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Spangler
Murray
Journal
F. H. Heitzhausen
Portland
Oregon
Bert Coleman III Ill, Resting at Home in City South
Bert Coleman III, a well known contractor, is confined to his home in the south portion of the city by illness. He has not been in good health for some time and friends regret the illness, hoping he soon resumes his activities.
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Bert Coleman
Coleman
Santa Claus Visits Plattsmouth to Greet Local Children
Santa Claus made an official city visit to Plattsmouth greeting several hundred children at 10:30 a m. The event began with a rooftop shout from the Hinky Dinky store, then a fire truck ride to the Masonic building where a packed room awaited gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Plattsmouth
Santa
Hold Up At Coryell Oil Station
Last night at 10 30 EB C Giles manager of the Coryell Oil station was robbed at gunpoint. A stranger demanded the cash on hand and received 4 in change. The bandit and accomplices fled in a car after forcing Giles to walk with them toward Elm street. Sheriff Homer Sylvester searched nearby roads but found no trace of the offenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Giles
Coryell
Giles
Mr. Giles
Homer Sylvester
Omaha
Denies Charge in Kimball Suit Driver Identity
The signer states they were not the driver of James Kimball's car and have never driven it. They claim to follow driving laws and to drive carefully.
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James Kimball
Mr. Kimball
Major Hall Family Takes Dick to Omaha for Medical Review
This morning Mr and Mrs Major Hall departed with their son Dick aged 10 to Omaha where specialists will examine him. Dick has suffered for some time from tonsils and adenoids and may undergo surgery to obtain permanent relief.
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Major Hall
Omaha
Carols to be Featured in Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth hosts a carol night sponsored by the Woman's club with eight city choirs. They gather at 7 in the Riley Hotel lobby, march to Main Street at 7 25 led by the high school band, then split into four groups for antiphonal singing at designated corners. If bad weather, sing indoors at Hotel Riley and broadcast from the Masonic building.
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Plattsmouth
Main Street
Methodist and
Christian Church
Presbyterian and Mynard
Pearl
St. Paul's Evangelical
St. Luke's
Bugle ‘Witt
Group 4
Adesta Fidelis
Hotel Riley
the-Masonic Building
Burlington Abandons Automatic Train Control Between Creston and Lincoln
The Burlington railroad obtained ICC authority to abandon automatic train control devices between Creston Iowa and Lincoln Nebraska. The carrier argued reduced traffic made the signals unnecessary and that removal would save about 15000 dollars annually in operating costs. The system, installed three years ago, automated yard switches and reduced the need for hand operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Creston
Iowa
Lincoln
Nebraska
Illness Keeps Mrs Martis in Mercy Hospital
Mrs. Joseph Martis, bedfast for nine weeks, has been taken to Mercy hospital at Council Bluffs for treatment. The condition has been serious and family members have been summoned to her bedside.
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Joseph Martis
Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs
Francis Yelick Off Work For Flu In Omaha Garage
Francis Yelick has been on an enforced vacation from his duties at a large Omaha garage this week due to the flu. The widespread illness has left many people bedfast for the past two weeks.
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Francis Yelick
Omaha
Givers Fine Program Brightens Merchants Night
The Gamer Electric Co presented a large Christmas carol program over the public address system last evening. Mr Gamer secured many carols including favorites and new selections, adding a pleasing touch to the evening program.
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Gamer Electric Co
Murray School Building Burns In Christmas Vacation
The Murray school house built in 1914, housing a grade and two year high school, burned this morning at 10 30. Plattsmouth firemen could not stop the blaze due to lack of water and early vacation reduced occupants. Insurance covers the $7 000 structure. Temporary quarters will be needed for resuming classes after Christmas.
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Murray
Plattsmouth
Christmas Day Wedding Fete for Gladys Bushnell and Edgar Glaze
A Methodist church shower honored Miss Gladys Bushnell and Mr. Edgar L. Glaze as they plan a Christmas day wedding. Choir members hosted the surprise event in the church parlors with a mock wedding that drew merriment and gifts displayed in a parasol that opened to reveal tokens from friends.
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Gladys Bushnell
Edgar L. Glaze
Play a fast game between Plattsmouth and Nehawka Reserves
Plattsmouth reserves edged Nehawka high with a 17 to 16 win after three 3 minute overtimes. Oliver Taylor Edwin Kalina Elbert Snodgrass David Taylor Joe Graves and Richard Edwards starred for Plattsmouth as the key floorwork and scoring contributors.
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Ashland- Plattsmouth
Plattsmouth
Nehawka High School
Oliver Taylor
Edwin Kalina
Elbert Snodgrass
David Taylor
Joe Graves
Richard Edwards
Platters Open Season With 24 20 Victory Over Ashland
The Plattsmouth basketball team opened the season with a 24 to 20 win against Ashland on their home floor. Ashland used a tall guard and center lineup to challenge Plattsmouth who misfired on several passes. Scorers included Arn Porter and Sam for Plattsmouth and Pilford Mullen Wallace for Ashland with Rummel and Hirz contributing in the late stages. The game introduced the new ten second rule and had several tense moments as Referee George Parish managed the clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsmouth Urgin Scuoo
Ashland
Platters
Arn
Porter
Sam
Welch
Rummel
Mullen
Robinson
Bob Rummel
Plattsmouth
Pilford
Wallace
Spirit
Salt Creek
Ronne
Hirz
Sam Ann
McCleary
George Parish
Big Ben
Hold Court at Omaha District Judge Begley to Help
District Judge James T. Begley who has presided over the current jury term will sit in the fourth district at Omaha next week. An opening exists due to the resignation of Judge Fred Wright, and Begley was asked to assist in hearing several cases on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Begley
Omaha
Fred Wright
Begley
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Masonic
Pnal
Cal No
Bert Coleman III
Murray School
Lares
Oeace Rhoades
Rome
Canon Ke
Knoffleek
Olson
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