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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1930
Page
2
Alvo residents shared visits in Lincoln and Omahas areas last week with errands, farm news, and Christmas celebrations. A wolf hunt near Alvo and nearby towns yielded five wolves and raised 33 dollars for the Salvation Army.
Air and Mrs. Fredletmeier hosted a country Christmas gathering northwest of Weeping Water. Guests included all family members, the Weeping Water parents, Simon Rehoottett and his wife with twins Frank and Frei, and the Frank Taylor family of Alya. Everyone enjoyed the occasion pleasantly.
Charles Fr Rosenow and two sons Elmer and Cer were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Ray Creek of Waverly for Christmas. Mrs Clark, a daughter of Mr Rosenow, attended. The visit included Mr Weyers and family hosting guests for the day and dinner.
Fragmentary OCR describes a field with sixteen sections west of town and references experiences with lumber. Mentions Earl Dreamer and Beyd Ed wards managing a hunt, with limited legible names and actions.
Fragmentary report describes a Christmas day gathering hosted by Mrs Muller and her daughter with the Queen's Esre and others from Alyn id Ceenwehd. They prepared new homes, did repairs, and served an excellent dinner to many attendees, highlighting hospitality.
On Christmas Day a large group of George Bray’s family and grandchildren visited the Bray home at Syra. Arthur Dinges, mayor of Alve, attended with his family. The celebration was described as a merry occasion with many relatives present.
Mr and Mrs Jotth Banning welcomed guests at their newly completed home. Pearl Banning of Omaha, sister of Mr Banning, attended the event in Christmas attire.
A Union family gathering featuring Mr and Mrs Hallas with their son, plus Mr and Mrs Banning with son Lucean and daughter Miss Nola enjoyed a splendid time together.
A group tied two wires to the Alvo Christmas tree, pulled it from the street with a car, and dragged it aside. The wires used to light the tree were broken, and the offenders were described as disloyal to the country and town.
The Coatman household in Weeping Water hosted Christmas Day with members of the St. Caat-Man family and Miss Gladys Coatman from Cornell University. Ethyl Coatman, recovering from surgery in Elmwood, did not attend but will join the New Year celebration with her parents.
Mr and Mrs Bergquist entertained on Christmas day with relatives from College View and York Nebraska. Guests included Mr and Mrs C J Bergquist and family from York, Mr and Mrs Art Heier and family of Alvo, Grandmia Bergquist of Waverly, Mrs Anderson of Waverly, Mr and Mrs Pennes Marrow and family of Waverly. The afternoon featured games and music by the younger guests.
Miss Maude Harriet Weaver daughter of Governor and Mrs Weaver and Harlan G Hutchins of Falls City were married at the governor s mansion in a small ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. The service was read by Dr Paul Calhoun at 8 pm with Ned May as best man and Dorothy Weaver as bridesmaid. The couple will honeymoon in Kansas City then reside in Nebraska before moving to Washington DC in March.
Baltimore reports T Edward Hambleton 44 president of Hambleton and Co investment bankers shot himself at his Lutherville home. Coroner assigns death by own action. Brother Lieut Col John A Hambleton died in a 1929 airplane crash. Wife Adelaide Pine Wambleton moved to Reno. Son Edward Hambleton Jr., 20, a Yale student, was home alone at the time.
Fragmentary report notes King Alfconso directing his troops in suppressing a Spanish revolution. The text questions the viability of kingship and hints at concerns over the value of royal rule and property.
Mr and Mrs John Campbell residing south of the city hosted a Christmas gathering with their children and families and friends. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Campbell Jr and Dorothy, Mr and Mrs Ray Campbell and daughter, Mr and Mrs Pat Campbell and family, Mr and Mrs Charles Atteberry and Virginia Lee, Mr and Mrs Charles Chriswisser, Mr and Mrs El Baker Jr, Alex Campbell Sr, Ollie Atteberry, Hi Gruber, Eugene Gruber.
Pr and Mrs George W Puogesby of Bayard Nebraska have been guests here over the Christmas season at the home of Mr and Mrs I Stamp in their pleasant community Hermit south of thirty Mrs Purnley a sister of Mrs Stamp
The State of Nebraska orders a hearing on Frances Klemans petition to appoint her administratrix of the estate of Anton Krajicek deceased. The January 7, 1932 hearing is set for 16 o'clock. interested parties must appear in County Court to show cause. Notice to all interested via Plattsmouth Journal for three weekly insertions. Dated December 26, 1940. A H Duxbury County Judge.
Margaret Elizabeth Manspeaker files a district court petition in Cass County Nebraska to quiet title to Lots 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 in W Wise Out Lots Government Lot 10 Section 18 Township 12 North Range 14 East, naming nonresident defendants includingHarry Ross Manspeaker and Mrs Manspeaker. Defendants must answer by February 16 1927. case seeks to bar any claims and enjoin defendants from asserting title.
County Court Cass Nebraska schedules Jan 23 1931 hearing on final report and petitions for Nellie Parmele as guardian of Claire De Lone Incompetent. Lillian Harmer seeks appointment as guardian. Hearing at 10 a.m. in Plattsmouth courthouse with opportunities to object. County Judge A H Dexbury signs the notice.
Manley residents and visitors share Christmas tales with relatives in Omaha Lincoln and Plattsmouth. Edward OBrien of Illinois arrived to spend days with kin. Miss Anna Rauth returns from near Chicago for midwinter vacation.
A. W. Seiker and his wife hosted Christmas Day with Elmwood guests Mrs. W. A. Seiker and Edward Seiker and family. Also present were Mr. August Siander, John A. Stander and wives, A. V. Stander and family, J. C. Rauth and daughter Miss Anna of Manley. A wonderful day was had by all.
Visiting here over Christmas and the past week were A F Rauth and the York family. They stayed with J C Rauth A W Selker and Edward Selker of Elmwood. Also visiting were Herman Rauth and sister A F Stander with their families.
Dr Alfred Zimmern and colleagues spoke at the Foreten Power Association meeting in Geneva on November 20. They argued for eliminating war causes, strengthening arbitration, and expanding democracy in Germany and Europe amidst economic strain and reparations issues.
A Royal Bank of Canada letter highlights a Horace Freeman process from Shewinigan Falls Quebec to burn Canadian pyrite ore. It promises large savings for newsprint and chemical industries and would also supply a notable portion of iron ore needs for Toronto and Quebec.
London premier David Lloyd George accused the labor government of overlong negotiations at the London naval conference. He argued Ram ay MacDonald spent too much time in talks that could have been handled by another minister. The remarks followed a controversy with Vernon Hartshorn over unemployment relief statistics.
Writs of possession require fourteen strikers’ families to vacate mill owned homes. The writs were granted by Magistrate W E B Griggs after eviction proceedings initiated by Riverside and Dam River mills. Constable R M Foster said writs should arrive by Friday and be served next week. Union leaders promised relocation to other striker homes.
Senator Joe Robinson advocates a five day work week and long term state loans to speed public works to ease unemployment. He warns temporary measures won t suffice as machine labor rises and rescue requires federal and state funding for farm to market roads and municipal projects.
Representative Hancock of New York charged Senator Norris of Nebraska has masqueraded as a Republican. He argued Norris was nominated and elected by Democrats and opposed Hoover in 1928. Hancock said the Republican party should not recognize Norris as a member.
Hingham Massachusetts Captain Joseph F Burke United States Marine Corps was found shot to death in his quarters at the Marine Corps ammunition depot on Tuesday Captain W S Anderson his commanding officer says Burke apparently died by suicide A board of inquiry has concluded on motive but details are not disclosed
Rome reports Italy's air flotilla of 14 seaplanes reached Bolama in Portuguese Guinea at 6 p.m. as the projected 1,860 mile transoceanic flight toward South America begins. The advance warning comes from Rome based advices.
Senator Norris of Nebraska urged to sever ties with the Republican Party and back a liberal third party as Dr. John Dewey leads a movement for independent policy action. Dewey argues the GOP is divided and supports social planning over property rights. A Christmas truce ended days of party dispute as leaders aligned with Lucas defended the current leadership.
Three holdup men who fled across the Douglas street bridge from Council Bluffs into Omaha were tracked but escaped. The abandoned car was later found near Sioux City. A gunfire victim, Lawrence Baron, Nora superintendent, reported being shot in the leg during a Wednesday confrontation.
The Audrey B. loaded with 2306 cases of liquor was shelled in its stern near Lehave New Hampshire and towed by a coast guard boat to New London. The ship's ten crew were later taken to New York aboard the destroyer Nemaha as authorities pursued shore contact near the twelve mile limit.
Des Moines reports the Missouri Valley Pipe Line Co of Iowa a Delaware corporation has been granted permission to do business in the state by Secretary of State E M Smith. The Woodbine Investment Co of Woodbine $40,000 capital with Fred Powley president and J T Hunt secretary also noted.
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