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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1935

Page

2

Tolen Named Director of State Social Security Program

Irl D. Tolen, deputy secretary of state, was chosen director of the state assist ance committee's ten million dollar social security program created by a special legislative session. The board’s unanimous vote followed a call to the meeting, amid roomer of a contested selection process involving Governor Cochran and Secretary of State Swanson against three other board members. The appointment ties to a prior September vote naming Tolen secretary of the state bonding commission, a board currently inactive while the law's constitutionality is tested in court.

Irl D. Tolen State Assistace Committee Cochran Board of Educational Lands and Funds Harry P. Swanson Wright Leo N. Swanson Hall Swanson Board of Five Tolen State Bonding Commission Oxford

Trap Shoot Promised at Cullem Area Home

Trap shoot to be held Sunday December 29 at a home one mile south of Cullem Elevator nine miles west and 1.5 miles north of Plattsmouth. Plenty shells available. Leonard C. Stoehr announces event.

Cullem Elevator Plattsmouth Plenty Leonard C. Stoehr

No. & Weed Printing On The Job

A brief line indicates No. & Weed Printing is active on the job, suggesting ongoing production or printing work. The phrase points to practical use of a printing service in a working context without additional details.

Bible School Lesson Study Survey of Past Prophets and Ezra

A study reviews Isaiah Jeremiah Belshazzar Ezekiel and Zechariah Habakkuk Ezra Nehemiah and Ezra’s teaching. It notes moral lessons from their calls messages and actions, warns against drunkenness and idolatry, and emphasizes public worship and obedience to God’s law.

Isaiah Jn Ezra God Hageal Zechariah Ezra Haggai Hhzra Jerusalem Pabylon Fezgun Nehemish Wall of Nebuchadnezzer

Murray Petersen Family Heads South for Niobrara Visit

Murray F J Petersen and family left early this week for Niobrara to visit relatives for several weeks. Mrs Nellie Wehrbein and Mrs Anderson Lloyd visited Omaha for Christmas shopping and friends. J W Pittman and daughter Thelma visited Mrs Addie Perry for Christmas Day dinner.

F. J. Petersen Niobrara Nellie Wehrbein Anderson Lloyd Omaha J. W. Pittman Thelma Addie Perry Ran Minford Murray Corners

Minford Couple To Spend Winter In Miami

Mr and Mrs G M Minford plan to depart for Miami Florida by train in a few days to reside there for about two months. Health concerns prompt the winter retreat and they will rent a cottage and keep house during their stay south.

G. M. Minford Miami Florida

Christmas Day Hospitality at Young Farm Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Young hosted Christmas at their Murray area farm for their two daughters Mrs. H Humans and husband Mr Humans of Barintesyon plus Mr. Humans who is school superintendent, relatives Mr. and Mrs. Schwears of Weeping Water, and Mrs Humans' parents. They enjoyed a fine Christmas dinner and day together at the Young residence.

J. L. Young Murray H. Humans Barintesyon Humans

Supt Hauptmann and Family Visit Local towns

Supt L M Hauptmann and his wife of the Alvo schools were guests at the Brubacher home on Saturday night and Sunday. They spent Sunday visiting Auburn at the home of the ladies' parents Mr and Mrs A C Lash. On the return trip they stopped in Avoca tosee Mr Hauptman’s parents before heading home.

Auburn Supt L. M. Hauptmann Alvo G. E. Brubacher A. C. Lash

Family Visit To Santa Barbara For Holidays

Mrs. Charles Staska and her daughter Josephine with son Eugene left for Santa Barbara California to visit Mrs. Staska's mother over a mid winter holiday break. They expect to return at the start of the new school term.

West Charles Staska Josephine Eugene Santa Barbara California

Sporer Family Sending Hello From Miami Florida

Mrs Wm Sporer and Martin Sporer and family send greetings from Miami Florida where they are enjoying a warm stay and report pleasant days down south.

Wm. Sporer Martin Sporer Miami Florida

Visit Notes From Murray Nebraska Relatives

Glen Rhoden of Perkins County traveled east with cattle to South Omaha market then visited Murray relatives. He and Geo W Rhoden of the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth spoke with Phillip Sauter, age 78, born Farmingon Iowa, and John R T Tawnley, age 83, born Adrian Michigan. George W Rhoden to turn 77 on Jan 5.

Glen Rhoden Perkins County South Omaha Murray Geo. W. Rhoden Nebraska Plattsmouth Phillip Sauter Farmington Iowa John R. T. Tawnley Adrian, Mich George W. Rhoden

John Gilmore Returns Home After Hospital Surgery

John Gilmore, after an operation for appendicitis at the hospital, has made good progress and returned home this week. He hopes to be fully recovered in a short time.

John Gilmore

Mrs. Lester Long Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Lester Long, treated in Omaha for a head ailment, has improved and was allowed to go home this week. Friends express relief at her progress and hopeful recovery.

Lester Long Omaha

Bankhead Predicts Cash Bonus Vote and Pension Fate

Washington reports Representative Bankhead of Alabama returns to the house leadership with two forecasts. The house will likely vote the cash bonus despite a veto, and the Townsend old age pension plan probably will not be voted on in the upcoming session. Bankhead expects the bonus vote on January 13 and says the pension may be blocked by the Ways and Means Committee. He stresses an aggressive, snappy session under Christmas timing and plans to quickly purge appropriation bills before addressing other matters. He also notes a presidential-year risk and plans to meet the president before sessions begin.

Washington Rep. Bankhead Alabama Capitol House Patman Townsend Old Age Ways and Means Committee Bankhead

Public Debt Hits 56 Billion Amid Uncertainty

The National Industrial Conference Board estimates gross public debt at about 56 billion dollars, up 11 billion since 1932. About 30 billion is federal, 20 billion is state and local. The surge is seen as a concern not just for the amount but for uncertainty about when the rise will slow and the banking system remains the main debt outlet.

Washington National Industrial Conference Board Conference Board

Elmwood Christmas Socials Bring Families Together

Elmwood residents share Christmas at multiple homes around town. Mr and Mrs Charles West host friends, while Mrs Willard Clapp sings carols in Lincoln. Rev Ernest Baker and wife visit western relatives for the holidays. Sidney James and family join Edward James and kin for a festive meal. Elmer Shreve hosts relatives from Elmwood and Lincoln for Christmas Day. Ray Long returns from Lincoln after work to enjoy the season with his parents. Stir Turk remains bedridden after a stroke but welcomes visitors. Ronald Schlichtemeier and family celebrate Christmas Eve and Day at Bert Roeber’s home after church and a family gathering.

Charles West Herman Flaischmann Willard Clapp Lincoln Miller and Fayne Ernest Baker The Christian Church Baker Sidney James Near Alvo Edward James East of Elmwood Elmer Shreve Shreve Emma Shreve Elmwood Lyle Wilson Ray Long Harry Marshall James Turk Turk Ronald Schlichtemeier Schlichtemeier Bert Roeber Roeber

Ready for Business Shreve & Clapp Ready for January Opening

The firm of Shreve and Clapp has prepared their building for business and received several invoices including a car load of tractors now on display. They plan a formal January opening with details to be announced in the Journal's advertising columns.

Shreve & Clapp Elmer Shreve Willard Clapp Journal

Lincoln man presents turkey to parents on Christmas

Wright Gillett of Lincoln presented his parents Frank Gillett and wife of Elmwood with a fine turkey. On Christmas day he was joined by his brother Frank Gillett Jr and family of Lincoln Emil Meyers and family of Fairbury for a sumptuous dinner at the Gillett home where they all visited and enjoyed a pleasant holiday.

Wright Gillett Lincoln Frank Gillett Elmwood Frank Gillett, Jr Emil Meyers Fairbury Gillett

Homecoming of James Liston Highlights Elmwood Visit

James Liston, son of Dr. aha Ms. 0. KE. Liston, formerly based in New Orleans, arrived in Elmwood early this week to spend time with his parents and reconnect with friends during the holiday visit.

James Liston Aha KE. Liston New Orleans Elmwood

Clement Family Christmas Gathering At Home

Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clement hosted a Christmas day gathering with many relatives including B. J. Clements and family Bud Clements Orley Clements of Elmygoods L. D. Clements and family Lincoln L. L. Clements and family Peru. It marked the first Christmas without the newly married couple.

Guy Clement B. J. Clements Bud Clements Orley Clements Elmygoods L. D. Clements Lincoln L. L. Clements Peru

Elmwood Christmas Day Gathering at Wood Home

Charles E. Wood hosted a Christmas day gathering at his Elmwood home with 25 guests from the Wood families of near Manley and Fremont. Walter Woods and family and Stanley Woods and family attended to share in a splendid Christmas dinner.

Charles E. Wood Charles BE. Wood Clover Farm Elmwood Walter Woods Manley Stanley Woods Fremont

Christmas in Plattsmouth neighbors share holiday cheer

Mr and Mrs N D Bothwell of the Clover Farm store enjoyed Christmas at the home of Mrs Bothwell s brother County Treasurer John E Turner and family in Plattsmouth Nebraska as the season brought together relatives and friends.

Plattsmouth N. D. Bothwell Clover Farm

Plattsmouth Sighting Noted at Family Event

In Plattsmouth presence marked by Oscar Turner father of Mrs. Bothwell and Miss Jean Adair Bothwell daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norville Bothwell, witnesses describe the attendees at the gathering.

Elmwood Library Club Hosts New Year Open House

The Library Club of Elmwood invites the public to an all day New Year open house at the Community Building on January 1 1936. A social time dinner and games will amuse attendees as thanks for loyalty shown during the car nival fundraiser for a heating plant.

Library Club of Elmwood

E T Comer Dies After Illness in Elmwood

Eugene T Comer a 79 year old Elmwood resident died Tuesday at Bryan Memorial hospital Lincoln after treatment and an operation He was born November 28 1856 in Muscatine Town Iowa and lived in several Nebraska towns before settling in Elmwood forty years ago He married Alma Irons in 1887 and had two daughters Eugenia Meyers of Wymer and Florence Deles Denier of Kansas City Missouri He was a longtime Christian church member and active in Bible school The family awaits word from a sister.

E. T. Comer Eugene T. Comer Elmwood Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln Mr. Comer Muscatine Town Trenton Cass County Nebraska Weeping Water Boone County Alma Irons Plattsmouth Eugenia Cemer Rey Meyers Wymere Florence Deles Denier Kansas City Christian Church

Funeral plans unsettled for California residents kin

In California residence there will be no funeral arrangements. One sister Anna Brookline lives in Beverly California and another Mrs Mary Elxley resides at Lyon Nebraska.

Ter California Anna Brookline Beverly Calif Mary Elxley Lyon Nebraska

Christmas Programs At Local Churches

Christmas programs were held at the Methodist Evangelical and Christian churches. The Methodist gathering featured a Christmas tree with presents and treats for children. The Evangelical service focused on the birth and life of Christ and salvation. The Christian church, led by the Ladies Aid and Bible school workers, presented a fine program with music, remembrance for the children, and gifts.

Methodist Church Evangelical Church Christian Church Ladgtey' Ald Bible School

Kathryn Bornemeier Weds LaVerne Sutton On Christmas Eve

Kathryn Bornemeier and LaVerne Sutton were married Christmas Eve at the home of Mr and Mrs John Bornemeier. The Rev C Weber officiated. The couple, raised in the community, will live on a farm near their current residence with ties to Alvo and Murdock high schools. Elmwood guests included Louis Bornemeier August Bornemeier William Bornemeier and George Bornemeier with families.

John Bornemeier Kathryn LaVerne Sutton John Sutton Bear Alve C. Weber Caullaban Lutheran Church Sroom Alvo Murdock Elmwood Louis Bornemeier August Bornemeier William Bornemeier George Bornemeier

Explosion at Morrison Coal Mine Forces Full Evacuation

Superintendent A. W. Land said all workers in Morrison Coal Company's No. 1 mine were removed after a gas explosion two miles from the mouth. Only two injuries were reported as 240 men were recalled for investigation by James Maynor, district mine inspector from Mullens.

Glen Morrison W. Va A. W. Land Morrison Coal Company Lang James Maynor Mullens

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