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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1933
Page
4
Nehawka and nearby towns share Christmas visits and notices. Families including the Sturms, Troops, and Jorgensens spent holidays with friends. school programs, teachers, and players reported. a fire near a residence was quickly controlled after smoke and a stove fire caused damage.
Mrs Albert Wolfe resigns from managing the tele phone exchange to devote full attention to the cafe work. She states the move allows Albert and daughter Gladys to handle other duties and pursue other tasks. The note praises her as an excellent cook and wishes success in the cafe venture.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Steffens entertained at their Lorton home on Christmas Day with two grandchildren as guests. Mrs Steffens could not attend due to poor health, and Mr Steffens stayed with her. Also present were Albert Anderson and family from Nehawka, Frank Horstman and family from Talmage, Pp. W. Cunningham and wife and their daughter from Norfolk, and Mrs. Frank Stander and daughter.
A social gathering in Enid features guests including Joan of Enid Oklahoma and other local figures. The event underscores community ties and regional connections among attendees.
A wolf hunt is arranged for December 1, a Sunday, with gathering at the corner south of Nehawka. The event aims to raise funds for the American Legion.
Our Neighbors country club gathered Wednesday at Mr and Mrs Victor Wehrbein s home for a pleasant afternoon and was entertained by the hospitable hostess with a delightful luncheon.
United Brethren in Christ and Guerbein Church announce Bible school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 for Nehawka. Watch night service and special program run until midnight. Y M C E and women’s society schedule events. Boys club went to Omaha. Heaven and earth may pass away but God’s word endures.
Earl Troop who worked on grading near Lake Andes South Dakota visited Christmas with his parents. Mrs. Troop and daughter Avis accompanied him. Avis began the year at Lawrence Kansas then attended Nehawka schools and will transfer again to Lake Andes South Dakota schools.
George D. Amans first class private with the headquarters detachment at Fort Omaha was killed when he jumped from a moving army truck and fell under the rear wheels. The forty first war casualty in Omaha this year. Amans, aiding in hauling stone, was riding the truck as it returned to the fort. He leaped off before the truck stopped but lost his balance. His home was Superior Wisconsin.
Washington reports that minority plans will be shaped in upcoming meetings before the new session. Senate Republicans will meet next Tuesday at McNary's call, while House minority chief Snell seeks input from new members. No joint session has been scheduled.
RFC chairman Jesse H. Jones warns the nation’s railroads face 2.3 billion dollars of maturing securities next year and banks must bear most of the load. He favors government help but through banking channels and RFC loans, noting many railroads like New York Central have large maturities. The RFC is expanding its stake in banks while continuing to lend to receivers of closed banks, with thousands of banks involved.
Kansas City residents recount a long awaited reunion as Mrs. George E. Davis locates her four children after 26 years apart. Cecil Lund, adopted in Des Moines and living in Laurens Iowa, meets his sisters Mrs. Gerald Winters Marysville Missouri and Mrs. Adeline Walker Kansas City, and their mother for the first time since early childhood. The siblings had previously found each other via ad and newspaper notices.
Dr James M Doran supervisor of the distilled spirits institute said wholesale prices for blended liquor would be cut in some items and that a full revised list would be submitted after the first of the year He criticized liquor imports and said any whisky from any place would be welcome.
A seasonal greeting item note promotes handsome art New Year cards at Bates Book Store for sending to distant friends. The item emphasizes quality cards suitable for sharing in the new year.
An observer notes that advertising in the Journal Wane yields measurable effects. The piece highlights improved reader engagement and notable response rates from local promotions.
Cass County Farm Bureau notes compiled from County Agent Waltnscott and C Tice summarize local agricultural updates. The item highlights farming concerns, crop conditions, and Extension Service advice for area producers.
Farm Bureau requests applications for seedling trees to plant windbreaks and woodlots. Limits: up to 400 trees for windbreaks and 1000 for woodlots. Shipments are in lots of 100 at $1 per 100, covering postage. Broadleaf varieties include American Elm Chinese Elm Cottonwood Green Ash Catalpa Honey Locust Soft Maple Box elder Hackberry Russian Mulberry Russian Olive Caragana. Evergreens include Austrian Pine Yellow Pine Eastern White Pine and Jack Pine.
A schedule of lectures and demonstrations for January 1934 features Mrs. S P Davis on taxes for children, N W Gaines on The New Year, Dr Rebekah Gibbons on food relief, Miss Bess Steele on Echoes from Organized Agriculture, Miss Rowan Elliff visiting home economics classes, Miss Florence Atwood presenting The Radio Recipes, Miss Amanda Heppner on The Self Supporting Woman, Miss Jessie Greene canning meat, Miss Florence Atwood leading Project Club on biscuits, Miss Mary Ellen Brown on Current Publications, Mrs N W Gaines The Long A Month, Miss Mary Ellen Brown on True False statements, and Miss Genevieve Woodman on Happy Homes.
State corn hog administrator W H Brokaw says the contract will offer preliminary approval with the first 15 cent per bushel payments issued before final county allotment checks. Farmers sign now to receive prompt first installment and accept later adjustments.
Farmers will discuss how to use land taken out of wheat by benefit payments. Options include permanent pasture with alfalfa and clovers, soil improvement crops like sweet clover, or fallow to store moisture. No haying or grazing allowed. Meetings at schools and other venues will explain rules and invite questions.
Oklahoma City reports the government collected 5000 of a 25000 bond posted by C. C. Julian who fled to China to avoid trial on mail fraud accusations. Two bondsmen named were John H. Peacock and Mrs O A Czargill, with others including Frank Russell and John H. Peacock Inc. Federal Judge Vaught ruled no judgment against Julian due to lack of service, while attorneys seek redress if he owns property here. Ample time will be granted to pay the remaining bond.
From January 1 to April 1 1934 the Plattsmouth Produce Farmers Co operative Creamery will be open on weekdays from 8 a m to 6 p m and Saturdays to 10 p m It will be closed on Wednesday nights.
Pure bred spotted Foland China sows available on shares. Interested parties should write John Stricklett Florence Station Omaha.
U S senators balk at Hugh Johnson proposed recovery board to hear small business complaints. Sen Nye doubts a contact group. deferral until Congress acts. Sen Borah declines unless Johnson backs antitrust restoration, fearing recovery act codes weaken protections for independents.
Col. Fred B. Ryan an alumnus of the University of Nebraska urged public works officials to approve the Pershing Memorial armory on the university campus. Senator Thompson said the $400,000 application was favorably regarded, with Secretary Dern presenting the war department's favorable report to the Public Works Administration.
Scottabluff teenager Robert Baldwin, 17, pleaded guilty to shoplifting in Scottsbluff and was sentenced by Police Judge Dingman to stay away from picture shows and pool halls, keep up his studies, and pay a $20 fine.
Classified notices in the journal highlight unexpected price shifts and unusual values across items. Sellers advertise rare metals, antiques, and collectibles with speculative demand, while traders warn of market anomalies and limited liquidity.
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