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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1932

Page

2

Alvo town notes include corn shelling and social visits

Alvo residents report Alvo C Boyles shelled and binned several thousand bushels of corn for cattle feed. Mr and Mrs S L Dinges of near Tradilla visited son Art Dinges and wife in Alvo. W L Davis of the Rock Island line dressed two hogs fed at his home. Simon Rehmeier and family traveled to Omaha for business and visits. The Woman's Reading club met at Mrs Eugene Parkhurst's, with plans to meet again. Miller Cereal Co of Omaha paused corn purchases until snow has gone. Mrs Davis, Rock Island agent, left for Minneapolis. L M Scott covered station duties. Evelyn Barkhurst visited homefolk from Wesleyan University. John R Stine of Plattsmouth visited Alvo and old friend Eugene Barkhurst. Col W R Young, former sheriff candidate and noted auctioneer, looked after business in Alvo and then went to Ashland and Memphis for a sale.

Ss. C. Boyles S. L. Dinges Tradilla Alvo Art Dinges W. L. Davis Rock Island Davis Simon Rehmeier Omaha Simon Woman's Reading Club of Eugene Parkhurst Miller Cereal Company Rock Island Railway Minneapolis Whitley L. M. Scott Evelyn Barkhurst Wesleyan University At Lincoln John R. Stine Plattsmouth John Banning Eugene Barkhurst Union Col W. R. Young Nebraska Aivo Ashland Memphis

Alvo Edges Avoca In Tight Local Clash

Alvo defeated Avoca 20 to 19 in aclose contest on Friday night as Avoca, a strong southeastern Nebraska small-town team, traveled to Alvo. A prior Plattsmouth practice game showed Avoca near beating the county seat power, suggesting Alvo may spark a string of victories this season.

Alvo Avoca Nebraska Ioceal Lads Altvo Plattsmouth

Alvo Juniors Treat Avoca Champs After 29-19 Victory

Alvo junior team hosted the victorious Alvo squad after defeating Avoca High 29 to 19. Players took the first-string boys to Lincoln last Wednesday for a picnic and a theatre outing in the capital city.

Alvo Avoca High LincolIn

Baby Boy Born to Mr and Mrs Soren Pet Teen

Saturday a fine baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs Soren Pet Teen as a welcome visitor bringing sunshine to their home. The mother and infant are doing well and Soren is recovering.

Stork Soren

Bladen Visitors Attend District Court Session

A. P. Chriswisser of Bladen Nebraska visiting with his mother Mrs Martha Chriswicker and relatives joined O C Hinds and Frank Domingo bankers from Weeping Water for a district court session. Mr and Mrs William Baird left for Denver to spend the holidays with their daughter Mrs Hatley Cecil and family.

A. P. Chriswisser Bladen Nebraska Martha Chriswicker Oo. C. Hinds Frank J. Domingo Weeping Water District Court William Baird Denver Hatley Cecil

Christmas cards printed with your meme

Secure early for Christmas cards by printing your meme on them. The Journal offers custom card printing for a personal, memorable keepsake suitable for friends and family.

Honor Roll of City Grade Schools Named for November

The November honor roll lists pupils from Junior High through Mercerville and Columbian and Wintersteen Hill, noting perfect attendance. Names include Cathryn Adams, Eleanor Anthes, Mary Ann Mark, Billy Rosencrans, and many others with teachers cited for each grade and building.

Adams Cathryn Anthes Eleanor Biggs Edna Black Dale Bowman William Carey Norma Curtis Billy Evers Harriet Goos Jacqueline Grassman Mary Ann Highfield Charlotte Jasper Alvin Johnson Elva Johnson Howard Leadabrand George Mark Mary Jane Mark Betty Ann McCarty Isabelle McFarland Marion Meisinger Donald Mrasek Doris Leesley Donald Leesley Clara Weyrich Jane Rebal Donald Rice Ruth Richter Philip Rosencrans Beryle Shanholtz John Urish Alice Bly Irene Anthes Beatrice Arn Mae Capper Frances Clos«dt Patty Cloidt Rhea Edgerton Joyce Falk Twila Fae Hendricks Katherine Hiner Bloise Jones Thelma Jones Florence Kalasek Shirley Keck Junior Devoe Robert Dow Betty Ann Farris Robert Gradeville Robert Green Elaine Handley Helen Hiatt Lloyd Jacks Billy Knorr Lawrence Lambertson Marvin Lillie Frank Luschinsky Glen Lutz Edward McMahen Morgan Meisinger Allen Persinger Shirley Peterson Phyllis Redd Helen Slatinsky Harley Street Arthur Skalak Rapheal Toman Rachel Wright Bernard Richter Virgil Rouse Miss Johns Elma Alteberry Donald Bowman Jeanne Galland Harry Godhenour Geraldine Gradeville Dorsey Holcomb Raymond Johnson Catherine Lutz Leotta Quinnette Alfred Rouse Vernon Shiffer Buddy Vroman Frederick Bruce Joe Highfield Wayne Desher de Lonia Dooley Alvin Rakow Albert Richards Billy Schroder

Plattsmouth Lover Recites Irish Belle in Verse

O’Halloran tells of a Plattsmouth girl with a bobbed hairstyle and bright eyes. He woos despite parental opposition from an Up North Orangeman and vows to wed, pledging Erin Go Bragh as he seeks a future with his beloved.

O'Halloran Plattsmouth Bryan Boru Emmet Tom Moore O'Hara An O'Halloran Erin

Mayor Opposes Missouri River Bridge in Omaha

Mayor Richard L. Metcalfe reports a strong prediction that the Missouri river navigation project will quickly start, employing about 1500 men near Omaha. He met with Secretary of War Hurley and said funding will be allocated to begin real work. He opposes a bridge contract proposed by John A. McDonald of Washington.

Omaha Washington Richard L. Metcalfe Melecalfe Hurley Iowa Metcalfe John A. McDonald Missouri River

Solon Proposes 25 Percent Pay Cut for Congress

Washington lawmakers whose salaries were trimmed 8 to 13 percent this year would see a 25 percent cut under a Fulbright bill. The current annual pay is $10,000.

Washington Congress Fulbright

Christmas card printing orders now open at the Journal

The Journal announces that orders for Christmas cards can be placed now. The notice invites customers to submit designs and place orders ahead of the holiday season.

The Journal

Georgia Acts to Return Fugitive from Chain Gang

Georgia requests New Jersey to return fugitive Robert Elliott Burns to serve a chain gang sentence for a $1.33 hold up. Governor Russell signs requisition papers as Warden Harold Hardy and Sheriff R. B. Carter prepare to travel to Trenton to present the case to Governor Moore. Burns previous escapes and rewards totaling 500 dollars are noted. officials dispute his treatment and describe the escape as nonthreatening.

Atlanta Georgia New Jersey Robert Elliott Burns Richard B. Russell, Jr Harold Hardy Troup County Burns R. B. Carter Moore Trenton Chicago Hardy State Journal

Christmas Carols to Be Sung by Plattsmouth Churches

The Nebraska Club Woman article notes outdoor carolling revives community spirit and invites all to join Plattsmouth church choirs singing Wednesday at 7 30 pm. The piece frames carols as the Symphony of Christmas and urges participation.

Nebraska Club Nebraska F. J. Kotlar Germany France England New World Plattsmouth

Acquittal of Havana Bombing Suspect Wilford

Herbert Wilford, nine teen son of the Havana American News editor, was acquitted of bombing the home of Estanislgo Secan, former Marianao police chief. General Herreras, army chief of staff, said the military court cleared him on Wednesday.

Havana Herbert Wilford Havana American News Bom Ee Estanislgo Secan Marianao Police General Herrers Army Wilford

County Fails to Pay Up Amid Arbitration Talks

Douglas county employees did not receive mid month pay as officials moved toward arbitration over economy measures. A settlement discussed for Monday could lead to agreement on salary reductions for officials whose pay is fixed by statute.

Omaha Douglas County

Hogs and Corn Economics in Farm Finances

An analysis shows hogs can dramatically boost corn value for farmers, with a 309 pound hog selling for under ten dollars in Sioux City while seven bushels of corn yield about 100 pounds of pork. Feeding hogs turns grain into meat, making hogs worth more than double the corn input.

Chicago Sioux City Acs Gylesburg Carrie Hoss

Nationwide Prohibition Groups Rally Against Liquor Law Repeal

Washington reports a formal declaration by the national conference of organizations backing the eighteenth amendment. The statement vows to maintain the eighteenth amendment unaltered and oppose any repeal or modifications that would aid liquor traffic. It condemns brewers meeting with Ways and Means as Congress rushes a repeal vote with little discussion.

Washington National Conference of Organizations House Committee On Ways and Means House of Representatives

Journal Office Opens Orders for Christmas Cards

Orders for printed Christmas cards are now being taken at the Journal office. Call to secure your line while it is still unbroken.

Journal Office

3.2 Per Cent Beer Bill is Reported

Washington reports the Ways and Means committee approved a 3.2 percent beer bill with a projected 175 million dollars annual revenue and plans to bring it to the house for action Tuesday. The proposal taxes a 52 dollar per barrel beer, raises license costs, and allows sale with existing laws. A separate wine measure may follow. senate moves to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment await full committee phrasing.

Washington House Ways and Means Collier Hawley Ore Timberlake Colp Lea Dem Cal Coller Senate Senate Judiciary Miss Rainey Coughton N. C Hill Wash Canfield Ind Cullen and Sullivan N. J McCormick Mess Dickinson Lewis Wilson Ragan Ark World-Herald

City budget moves toward pre Christmas payday

Chicago finance committee approves a 51.57 million dollar 1933 budget and Fred W. Sargent pledges to seek funds from city banks to provide a pre Christmas payday for city employees unpaid for months.

Chicago City Council Fred W. Sargent Citizens’ Advisory Committee On Benkers Citizens’ Committee Sergent Sargent Chigago

DAY WORKER'S SON GUILTY

Jack Poff, son of Mrs. W. F. Poff and former Douglas county W C T U president, pleaded guilty to liquor possession before District Judge Herbert Rhoades. The judge suspended a $100 county court fine after Poff said he had learned his lesson. He was arrested by State Sheriff Endres at a roadhouse near Omaha last summer where he admitted possessing a pint of liquor among eight or nine couples.

Omaha Jack Poff W. F. Poff Douglas County Herbert Rhoades Poff Endres Here

Chautemps Assigned To Form French Ministry

President Lebrun tasked Camille Chautemps with forming a French ministry as Edouard Herriot balked at leading. Herriot refused foreign post, while Chautemps sought others, stressing France should pay debts and open negotiations for debt revision with the United States. The debt issue remained central as France faced political stalemate and wary public sentiment toward Americans.

Paris Edouard Herriot France Albert Lebrun Camille Chautemps M. Chautemps M. Herriot Herriot Chamber of Deputies United States Chamber America Finance Washington State Journal

Critic Says Everything Is Wrong With U S System

Dean William F Russell of Teachers College Columbia University declares the calendar hygiene and food systems as wrong and laments the nation’s governance. He blasts spelling weights and measures and dress and questions national uniformity. He warns only a dictatorship or intelligent thinking return can fix America.

New _York William F. Russell Teachers College Columbia University

Advertising Keeps Wheels Turning Amid Pressure Says Merchant

A partial quotation notes that advertising will sustain business during difficult times and urges not to overlook this fact, addressed to Mr. Merchant.

Mr. Merchant

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