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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1934

Page

4

Weeping Water Social Notes From The Week

Weeping Water residents report weekly activities including stocktaking by G R Binger and various visits. Local trips feature W H Homan to Plattsmouth and Marysville escorting the Cappen family, George Metcalf, Ida Cappen, and Hubert. John Bender visits Auburn in Weeping Water. Dr. W H Tuck's Plattsmouth trip amid dense fog.

G. R. Binger W. H. Homan Plattsmouth Frank H. Baldwin Amos Cappen Ida George Metcalf Marysville Happy" Brown Ida Cappen Hubert John Bender Auburn W. H. Tuck Myr Ross Shields Louisville Cloyd Reese Nebraska City Briggs Magnus James Johnson Maggie Stutt York Eden Johnson Stutt Kearney Messrs Johnson Hans Johnson Fred H. Gorder Gorder Lincoln Gust Kegley

Death of Rosa Barnes at Weeping Water

Rosa Barnes widow of Judge P. S. Barnes died at her home last Friday after a long illness. She resided in Weeping Water for years. Funeral services were held at the home and burial followed at Oakwood cemetery.

Rosa Barnes P. S. Barnes Weeping Water Oakwood Cemetery

Death notices touch Gardner Clarke kin in Lincoln trip

The article reports G. R. Binger learning of his aunt Mrs. Gardner Clarke’s death last Thursday and funeral in Kearney on Friday. En route home he visited Lincoln to pick up his daughter Mrs. Merton Fernbaugh and granddaughter Leila Mac, who stayed over the weekend and were later returned home by Ralph Binger.

Kearney G. R. Binger Gardner Clarke Lincoln Merton Fernbaugh Leila Mac Ralph Binger

Christmas Exercises by Weeping Water Congregational Church

The young people of the Congregational church at Weeping Water will present a special Christmas program at the church auditorium on Sunday evening.

Congregational Church of Weeping Water

Christmas Window Displays Light Up Weeping Water Shops

Merchants of Weeping Water showcase festive window decorations including well lighted Christmas trees. South side traders George Olive Kahm Bakery 5 P. Day Variety Store C. H. Gibson and George P. Spehn complete the block. north side features Spencer Marshall Knude Jensen Ross Shields C. J. Elgaard.

Weeping Water George Olive Kahm Bakery 5. P. Day C. H. Gibson George P. Spehn Spencer Marshall Knude Jensen Ross Shields C. J. Elgaard

Farm Income Rises As Production Takes Crop

Washington reports paradoxical farm data with high income and low production for 1934. Total crop value reached 4.78 billion dollars, up including 552 million dollars in AAA payments to 5.22 billion. Major crops show steep declines from year ago and long-term averages despite strong income.

Washington Department of Agriculture Dreuth Farm Administration AAA

Impressive Holiday Displays Mark Main Street

A drug store and another shop feature equally pleasing window displays, complemented by a large center street tree, creating two of the area’s most impressive sights this season.

Christmas Program Planned by Local Church

The Christian church will present a Christmas program Monday evening December 24. Children will receive candy and presents from Santa Claus, and attendees are assured a good time.

Christian Church Santa Claus

Groceryman Hans Johnson Stricken at Store

Hans Johnson a groceryman fell ill Friday while at his store and could not aid himself until a customer found him. He was taken home, the store closed, and he remains in serious condition under care by friends and later his daughter Mrs. Edwin Stutt of Kenney.

Hans Johnson Edwin Stutt Kearney

Journal Drives New Readers for 1923 Subscriptions

The Journal invites new readers for the coming year with countywide news and county seat updates. It offers twice weekly delivery for the price of a weekly and urges handing in subscriptions to field representatives for twelve months of service.

Methodist Church Bible School and Sunday Sermon Schedule

Services at Methodist Church every Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, preaching at 11. All not worshiping elsewhere are invited. Visiting city guests welcomed. E. P. Pangborn, pastor.

Methodist Church Bible School Pangborn

Ball Sponsors Fined in Vagrancy Conviction

The charity ball sponsors Charles F. Matney of Omaha and Joseph A. Goetz of Kansas City were fined 100 each after a police court ruling on vagrancy. Police said high pressure ticket sales were used and twelve others were discharged. State’s witness Byron Milota testified he was threatened with death if he testified.

Omaha Charles F. Matney Joseph A. Goetz Kansas City Childrens’ Benevolent Society Byron Milota

Elmwood Social Notes and Local Travel in One Week

Elmwood residents carry out business trips to Lincoln Plattsmouth and Omaha. G. R. Eveland and family report Los Angeles stay news. Max Southerland funeral attendance noted with Belle Southerland Beatrice teacher visiting afterward. Local merchants and farmers handle errands and subscriptions around Elmwood, Alvo, Murdock and surrounding areas.

Frank Plymale Alvo Elmwood B. I. Clements Lincoln Los Angeles G. R. Eveland Pacific Coast Louis Bornemeicer Farmers’ Union A. H. Ward Murdock Guy Miler South Omaha Joe Kazmarek Walter Southerland Dix Nebraska Max Southerland Lucille Beusing Farmers’ Union Co-operative Association E. L. Nelson Belle Southerland Beatrice Ruth Hall Elmer Rosenow George F. Wilson Plattsmouth Charles Bornemeier Ehnwood

Funeral of Max Southerland in Elmwood Nebraska

Max Southerland native of the area died Saturday in Otoe Nebraska from double pneumonia. Funeral held at his late home then Elmwood Methodist church with many attending. He married July 11 this year in Syracuse. Interment in Elmwood Cemetery. Survived by mother Laura Southerland, brother Walter of Dix, sisters Belle Southerland Irene March Ruth Hall and Mrs Joseph Kazmareck.

Max Southerland Laura Southerland Otoe Elmwood Methodist Church Syracuse Elmwood Walter Dix Nebraska Belle Southerland Beatrice Irene March Wyoming Ruth Hall Joseph Kazmareck

Elmwood Mourns Max South erland at Funeral

Elmwood businesses closed last Tuesday for the funeral of Max South erland a highly regarded local who was born and raised there and left many friends behind as his death was marked by a solemn gathering and town honors.

Elmwood Max Southerland

Hold Sale of Goods Involving Mr Turk Guardianship

James Turk residing in the northwest part of town has been moved to Dr G G Douglas’s home for care. Guy Clements as guardian of Mr Turk arranged a sale of his effects with Clements acting as auctioneer.

James Turk G. G. Douglas Guy Clements Turk Mr. Clements

Townsend Old Age Pension Plan Questioned in Elmwood

In Elmwood three meetings discussed the Townsend old age pension proposal amid widespread attention. While some see a need similar to a children’s home, residents view the Townsend plan as overly dreamlike and impractical.

Townsend Elmwood

Christmas Services Move to Sunday at Methodist Church

The Christmas program of the Methodist Bible School will be the Sunday morning feature at the church, instead of Monday, with plans centered on the holiday observance.

Methodist Bible School

Notice to Creditors Anna E Heil Estate Cass County

Notice to creditors of Anna E Heil deceased in Cass County Nebraska. Claims must be filed by April 12 1935. A hearing on claims will be held April 19 1935 at 10:00 a.m. in the County Court room Plattsmouth. County Judge A H Duxbury dated December 14 1924.

Cass County Nebraska Anna E. Heil County Court Plattsmouth Bernard C. Reakow Bessie Shea Co. B. Tefft

Notice of Estate Administration for Daisy Nottleman

Public notice in ty Nebraska announces the estate of Daisy Nottleman deceased. Petition filed for administration and appointment of John Nottlemen Sr as administrator. Hearing set by the court for January 4, 1935 at ten oclock. Dated December 5, 1934.

Cass County Nebraska Daisy Nottleman John Nottlemen, Sr Eaid Court James Bajeck Michael Bajeck

Notice of Final Settlement Estate of William D McCrary

The administrator has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts determination of heirship and assignment of residue and discharge. The matter will be heard before the court on January 11 1935 at 10 o clock a m. Dated December 11 1934.

Cass County Nebraska William Douglas McCrary A. H. Duxbury Catherine Hild

Martha T Rennant Estate Claims Hearing Notice

Martha T Rennant deceased. Claims against said estate must be filed by April 12 1935. A hearing to examine hear and adjust all claims will occur at the County Court Room Plattsmouth on April 19 1935 at 10 A M. Dated December 14 1934. A H Puahir y.

Estate of Bernard C. Reakow Deceased Notice

The estate of Bernard C. Reakow deceased invites claims by April 11 1835 and schedules a hearing on April 12 1935 at 10:00 am to settle all claims or objections. Dated December 14 1934.

Notice of Administration for James Bajeck estate

Petition for administration filed naming Michael Bajeck as administrator. Hearing set for December 28, 1934 at 10 A.M. before the court. Dated November 27, 1934.

Estate of James M Barkhurst Final Report and Heirship Determination Filed

In the matter of the es tate of James M Barkhurst deceased No 3041 no claimant has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirship and residue assignment The court set January 7 1935 at 10 am for hearing Dated December 7 1934 A H Duxbury

Sheriff Sale Notice in Cass County Nebraska

Notice of sheriff sale by order of the Cass County District Court. The Nebraska City Building & Loan Association sues Mike F Duda et al. Property described as Lot 3 in Block 61 original City of Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska. Sale set for January 21 1955 at 1 30 PM at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth. H Sylvester Sheriff. Pitzer Pitzer attorneys for plaintiff.

District Court Cass County Nebraska Nebraska City Building & Loan Association Mike F. Duda Court House Plattsmouth H. Sylvester WM. H. Pitzer Marshall Pitzer

Probate notice for Catherine Hild final discharge

A decedent Catherine Hild case No 3028 seeks discharge of estate administration with date noted December 15 1934. The fragment indicates a court petition and end of proceedings for final discharge.

Estate of Ernest W Mulbern Hearing on Claims

The estate of Ernest W Mulbern No 2070 requires filing and presenting claims by March 28 1935. A hearing will be held at Plattsmouth on April 5 1935 at ten A M to examine hear allow and adjust all filed claims or objections. Dated December 3 1934.

Notice of Hearing on Petition for Heirship Determination

The State of Nebraska declares a hearing on January 11, 1935 in Cass County on the petition by Michael Hild to determine Adam Hild's heirs and death time. Heir names include Elizabeth Katherine Hild and eight Hild descendants. Petitioner holds a two twenty firsts interest in Lot 9, Block 97, Plattsmouth.

Adam Hild Cass County Nebraska Michael Hild Plattsmouth Elizabeth Katherine Hild Ferdinand Jacob Hild George Michael Hild Philip Adam Hild Fredrick Leonard Hild Anna Katherine Puls Erma Elizabeth Friedrich

Order to Show Cause for License to Sell Pitman Estate

In Cass County Nebraska the court orders all interested parties to appear January 17 1935 to show cause why W A Robertson administrator should not be granted a license to sell the northwest quarter of Section 17 Township 11 Range 13 to pay debts and costs of administration. The estates creditors total 23559 95 with costs estimated around 3500.00. A copy of the order will be published in the Plattsmouth Journal for four weeks.

District Court County of Cass Nebraska W. A. Robertson Terrace Hennings Pitman Terrace H. Pitman County of Cass Plattsmouth D. W. Livingston Elizabeth Meisinger Lena Tritsch Wilma May Tritsch William H. Tritsch Clara Tritsch Ed H. Tritsch Adelia Meisinger David W. Clearwater Eliphlet Cramer Electa Cramer Sidney Thomas Mary M. Alexander William M. Alexander Daniel L Cass County Elizabeth. Metsinger William ‘l. Tritsch Clara ‘Tritsch H. H. Tritsch Adelia Metsinger

Plattsmouth Elks real estate sale and suit notice

Public auction planned December 22 1934 at the south door of Plattsmouth Nebraska court house to sell two acres of land and adjacent lots in Cass County to satisfy judgments in favor of Edward J Delaney and J W Holmes. Also a suit to quiet title concerns Lots 1 2 and 3 in Block 5 Plattsmouth Nebraska with defendants named to respond by January 7 1925.

C. Bb. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Plattemouth Said County 6Th PB. NL Phillismouth Ly Rine Plattemouth Lodge No Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks Edward County OF Cass Charles Vallery James O. Neil James ©. Neil George W. Snyder D. L. Hughes Daniel L. Hughes James O. Niel James O. Nell Elmira W. Hughes C Shutter C. Shutter C. Shuter Susan E. Shutter Francis Mewes F. Mowers Julia Mowers J. Edgar John Plattsmouth District Court Harles Vallery

Heirs contest Plattsmouth estate in quiet title suit

Alpha Wright estate heirs and related defendants in Cass County Nebraska face a quiet title action filed by Michael Hild and co plaintiffs. A hearing is set in Plattsmouth on April 8 for examining claims objections and adjustments of all claims in the estate.

Notice of Sale in Cass County Nebraska 1934

In Cass county Nebraska the estate of Martha S Lewis deceased offers real estate at public auction on December 29 1934 at 10 am at the south front door of Plattsmouth courthouse. Property includes Lots 72 73 74 75 76 77 and 73 in Wise's Out Lots Addition Plattsmouth. Terms are 10 percent cash with balance on confirmation. Possession at confirmation. W W H Coffelt administrator. n26 iw

District Court County of Cats Nebraska W. H. Coffelt Martha S. Lewis Cass County Plattsmouth Wise W.W. H. Coffelt Martha Lewis

Penny Spent on Advertising Promises Big Returns

A local note states Sveny invested pennies in an advertisement with the expectation of a large payback, signaling a hoped for big return on the small expense.

Sveny

Also Mentioned on This Page

Rasmussen Hall BALL Elmwood News Beatrice Creamery Co Clover Farm Evan C. Noble Nebr Dilji Martha T. Rennant A. H. Puahiry Pauprg Jytre de eFha James M. Barkhurst Ernest W. Mulbern Elizabeth Messinger Wilma Mry Tritsch Ed K. Tritsch Plaintiffs Snerife’'S Sale State of Plaintiff County OF Cass Nebraska Frederick Leonard Mild Emma Elizabeth Friedrich Alpha Wright A. Wright Philip Adams Hild Frederick Leonard Hild
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