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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1934

Page

2

Robs Falls Cityan of 500 Dollars at Home

Roy Miller 36 of Falls City reports two masked men robbed him of 500 dollars Sunday night at his residence. He says the pair, both well dressed, used threats and took his car key to thwart pursuit. They claimed to turn over Royal S. Fleshman 40 to officers. Fleshman recently arrested in Falls City for woundings, later jailed in Wyoming for alleged intent to kill. He escaped from Douglas jail while held on that charge.

Falls City Roy Miller Miller Royal S. Fleshman Fleshman Silver Douglas Wyo Wyoming

Holdrege Family Holiday Visit Highlighting Chadderdons

Judge and Mrs Norris Chadderdon of Holdrege Nebraska with their daughter Peggy Jean are visiting for the holidays at the home of Mr and Mrs John F Wolff, parents of Mrs Chadderdon.

Norris Chadderdon Holdrege Nebraska Peggy Jean John F. Wolff Chadderdon

Postpone 10 Percent Cut in Richardson County Aid

Richardson county relief offices announced a 10 percent reduction in aid would not be implemented for now. Mrs. Orra Swisegood said the postponement is guaranteed to stay within the county allotment. Over the weekend a large supply of fresh veal was distributed for Christmas dinners to about 520 families.

Falls City Neb Richardson County Orra Swisegood

Mud and Alcohol Fire Destroys Car in Neb

William Pichal, a farmer near Wymore Nebraska, pulled his car from a mudhole but over heated the engine. Steam in the radiator blew off the horse connection and the alcohol in the radiator mixture caught fire on the hot motor. Flames were doused with mud and snow, but the front of the car was badly scorched.

Wymore Neb William Pichal Pichal

Tests of a Christian in First John Study

A compact review of the 1 John teachings on knowing one is a Christian. It highlights the author’s witness, the epistle’s claim of assurance, and the key tests: belief in Jesus as Messiah, love for God and for fellow believers, and obedience to God’s commandments. It anchors eternal life as a present gift accessed through faith and the Spirit.

John Apostle Jesus Christ Polycarp Fpapias Irenaeus Christ Jesus Israel A. Plummer D. D God John Wesley John Howard Dorothea Dix Florence Nightingale Francis Willard Charles L. Goodell

Christmas Visits Dot Avoca and Nearby Towns

Avoca residents and relatives travel for Christmas and mid winter vacations visiting kin across Nebraska. Jordon Koiker returns from Crete, Miss Selma Marquardt visits Avoca, and families including Wessell, Lum, Wolph, and Marquardt share holidays in Plattsmouth Beaver Crossing and Omaha. Nearby trips to Lincoln, Verdon, Bertrand, and Madison area accompany meals, illnesses, and a 87 pound turkey surprise at Gollner home.

Jordon Koiker Crete Leslie Potts Plattsmouth Selma Marquardt Omaha Avoca

Christmas Exercise at Congregational Church Ended With Treats

On Monday evening a Christmas program was held at the church parsonage for the Bible school and others. The event featured a fine program and a Christmas tree with treats for the children, and those present enjoyed an excellent time.

Congregational Church Bible School

Will Instruct Teachers Bible School Course Starts Feb 1925

A non-sectarian group forms to offer Bible studies for teachers at the Congregational church. The program begins February 12, 1925 with faculty including Elder Ernest Baker as dean, Miss Eben Rose of Neharrika, Rev. Louis Wilson of Weeping Water Congregational church, and Rev. Fred W. Hall of Avoca. The Rev. Ernest Baker also serves as pastor of the Elmwood Christian church.

Congregational Church Ernest Baker Eben Rose Neharrika Louis Wilson Congregational Church of Weeping Water Fred W. Hall Avoca Christian Church of Elmwood

Brother Married Wednesday under Hennings family ties

Mr and Mrs Elmer Hennings attended the marriage of their brother Oliver Hennings to Miss Lucille Anderson of Palmyra. The same two couples visited North Carolina Hennings and his wife for Sunday dinner, highlighting extended family ties.

Elmer Hennings Hennings Oliver Henning Lucille Anderson Palmyra N. C. Hennings Oliver and

Gobelmans Plan Decorah Holiday Visit

Mr and Mrs F R Gobelman departed Sunday for Decorah Iowa to spend the Christmas holidays with relatives.

F. R. Gobelman Decorah Iowa

Vanderlip Says Old Order Not to Return

Frank A. Vanderlip, former head of National City Bank, asserts the old business and finance order will not return. He notes progress under the new order, but warns against overregulation and warns that redistribution of wealth often destroys wealth while stressing the need for integrity and stronger protections for depositors.

New York Frank A. Vanderlip National City Bank Vanderlip Venchine

Nye Attacks War Department Plan for Munitions Control

Senate muni tions committee chair Nye denounces the war department mobilization plan as funneling war profits to business interests in wartime. He urges nationalizing the munitions industry or drafting industry in war time, citing failed valuation of plants and Du Pont delays on Old Hockery plant.

Washington War Department Nye Senate Munitions Committee du Ponts Hockery

Christmas Gatherings Around Murray and Weeping Water

Several families attend Christmas meals and visits across Murray Weeping Water and Lincoln. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Young of Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. Marsell and family of Murray Dr. and Mrs. Gilmore with son John Mr. and Mrs. Wehrbein and children. Harry Albin drives stone and Teddy Bakke improves after illness.

Catharine Perry Charles Perry Lincoln Ben Noell Weeping Water R. A. Young Harry McCulloch Dewey Hobson Plattsmouth W. J. Hobson Murray Harry Albin Roland Oldham Martin Sporer Guy Kiser Omaha Messrs Coucitry C. J. Schwers Schwers Young Everett Spangler J. W. Fitman Thelma Pitman Davis Glen Perry Helene

Mrs Spangler Receives Fruit Box From Perry Family

Mrs C D Spangler received a fine fruit box from her brother Walter W Perry. Oranges grown on his farm, persimmons from his daughter's farm, and winter pears from his son's farm formed a Christmas remembrance.

C. D. Spangler Walter W. Perry

Latta Brother Dies at 82 After Christmas News

Sam F. Latta received notice from Cowles that his brother George Latta, 82, died the day before Christmas. Funeral services were held Wednesday. He leaves a wife and three children, one son and two daughters.

Sam F. Latta Cowles George Latta Mr. Latta

Dinner Guests Share Christmas at Nickles Home

Miss Bertha Nickles and her mother Mrs. Mary Nickles hosted a Christmas dinner with guests Perry Nickles and family and Glen Todd and wife joining the festive gathering for the holiday.

Bertha Nickles Mary Nickles Perry Nickles Glen Todd

Visit at Rising City

Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Seybolt parted early Tuesday morning for Rising City where they planned to visit relatives and inspect local affairs before returning.

Rising City W. L. Seybolt

Christmas Visit at Bates Home Highlights Guests

Rising City guests enjoyed a festive Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs John T Bates. Guests included Mrs Margaret Brendel and her son Richard of Lincoln who shared in the pleasant visit and the fine time provided by the Bates family.

Rising City John T. Bates Margaret Brendel Richard Lincoln Bates

Christmas program at Murray Presbyterian Church

On Sunday morning at Murray Presbyterian Church during Bible school hours the Indies of the church and Bible school members presented a Christmas program. A large audience attended and praised the fine performance.

Murray Presbyterian Church Bible School

Christian Bible School Gives Pleasing Play at Church Parlor

The Ladies Aid and Bible school members joined forces to present a pleasing play last Sunday evening at the church parlor. The performance drew a large audience from Murray and surrounding areas and mirrored the morning Presbyterian church program.

Christian Bible School The Christian Church Bible School Murray Presbyterian Church

Mrs Redden Enjoys Bible School Program Crowded by Grandchildren

A Christian Bible school program delighted Mrs Redden as 13 of her grandchildren performed in fine shape, each taking their parts well. The event showcased family involvement and the students’ strong preparation.

Christmas Day Visit in Plattsmouth

Mr. Lee Nickles and his sister Miss Etta Nickles hosted Christmas Day in Plattsmouth with guests Mrs. Fannie Crosser L. D. Crosser and wife and Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles. The group enjoyed a very fine dinner and pleasant visit.

Plattsmouth Lee Nickles Etta Nickles Fannie Crosser L. D. Crosser George E. Nickles

Car Stolen From Omaha Store While Owners Shopped

Hallas Akins and Van Allen shopped for auto parts at an Omaha store and left their car parked nearby. After buying parts, they returned to load the car and found it missing. Police were notified, but no word on the stolen vehicle had been received.

Hallas Akins van Allen Omaha

Christmas visit to Mrs. Bates noted by Omaha trio

Mrs. Belle Stoner of Glenwood Miss Laura Grossman and Joseph Manacek of Omaha spent Christmas in the city with Mrs. R. A. Bates and old friends. They returned to Omaha Tuesday evening after a very pleasant outing.

Belle Stoner Glenwood Laura Grossman Joseph Manacek Omaha R. A. Bates

Welfare Plan Has Five Points

Chicago Wisconsin December The five point program urged by Frank Bane director of the American Public Welfare association calls for a coordinated state department merit based appointments and additional funds to boost welfare efficiency. He told 43 state legislators meeting in January that modern laws should replace old pauper rules and that emergency relief should be integrated into regular state functions to prevent duplication of effort. He warned new federal relief measures would not reduce state responsibility.

Chicago Wil Frank Bane American Public Welfare Association Bane Congress

Visiting in the City Guests from Nebraska Visit Larson Home

Mrs Rudolph Weise of Muller and Mrs Ray Struble with four children from Ravenna Nebraska arrived Sunday to spend the holiday season at the home of Mr and Mrs W C Larson in the city's south part.

Rudolph Weise Muller Ray Struble Ravenna Nebraska W. C. Larson

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