Trial Set for Mrs. Wever in First Degree Murder Case
On Wednesday Judge A H Duxbury held Mrs Inas Wever for trial in district court on a first degree murder charge in the death of her husband George E Wever on December 5. Testimony showed efforts to determine poisoning with strychnine and arsenic amid family disputes and prior alcohol use. trial date set for January 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Duxbury
Inas Wever
George E. Wever
W. Nieck
Bert Reed
W. C. Condit
James T. Begley
Douglas County
Omaha
W. G. Kieck
William N. Jameson
Jonn Toman
Carponter
Hurlington
Wever
George Wever
Toman
Weaver
Etta Wever
Westover
Dr. Westover
Mr. Wever
Mr. Jameson
R. P. Westover
Mrs. Wever
Eggers
University Hospital
E. H. Eggers
John Sattler
Egger
John T. Meyer
Meyers
William Jameson
R. R. Otredovsky
F. G. Fricke
Chief Elliott
Lincoln
George
Peinter
Elliott
Wevereme
Glaze
Jameson
Duxbury
Newlyweds Receive Warm Reception In Plattsmouth
On Saturday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Meisinger hosted a reception for Mr. and Mrs. Victor Meisinger after their Sedalia Missouri wedding. About sixty friends shared cards and games and a luncheon was served. The couple plan to live in Plattsmouth with Victor's bride to manage the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Meisinger
Victor Meisinger
Sedalia
Missouri
Lester Meisinger
Plattsmouth
Victor
Birthday Dance Honors Miss Violet Porter in Plattsmouth
A surprise Saturday night party at Mrs. Howard Rogers home in Plattsmouth honors Miss Violet Porter of Murray on her nineteenth birthday. About sixty friends danced then shared lunch as the cake was cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Porter of
Murray
Howard Roger
Plattsmouth
Violet
Wide Divergence in Damages Set by Appraisers
Hearings with nine appraisers split into three groups weighed easement damages for a proposed Missouri Valley gas line across ten farms near Louisville. Group results ranged from 1 to 219 per rod with totals from $170 to $1,825, plus ongoing crop damages and future access rights. Some landowners signed voluntary easements as proceedings proceed to court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Duxbury
R. A. Troop
Wm. Atchison
L. J. Marquardt
John C. Spaneler
Henry
Lillian Ossenkop
O. FE. Domingo
Henry Nolting
C. D. Fulmer
Charles
May Richey
Home State Bank
Schlieferts Et al
Missouri Valley Company
Wabash
Johnnie Wells Returns to Plattsmouth After Years Away
Longtime Plattsmouth resident Johnnie Wells, once a familiar figure at 10th and Granite and member of the Pearl street gang, was spotted in town after about twenty years. The former Civil War color bearer’s son W. L. Wells is cited, and Johnnie travels from Kansas City via Omaha for a family reunion with brother W. E. Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Wells
Wells
W. L. Wells
Co. A
Nebraska
Johnnie
10Th and
Granite Street
Pearl Street
Fangland
Frank Herold
Glen Rawls
Main
Sixth Street
Watc
Plattsmouth
Mr. Wells
Kansas City
Missouri
Omaha
W. E. Wells
Card of Thanks From Fred Kehne and Family
Card of thanks expressing appreciation for acts of kindness during illness and sorrow. Gratitude extended to friends and neighbors, funeral participants, and for the beautiful flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kehne
Miss Mary Swatek Returns Home After Surgery
Miss Mary Swatek, a rural schoolteacher near the city, was operated on for appendicitis ten days ago at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. She has recovered sufficiently to return home yesterday afternoon and will recuperate there with her family. Her rapid recovery pleases many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swatek
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Miss Swatek
Rex Young Reappointed Deputy Sheriff in Cass County
Rex Young was reappointed deputy sheriff of Cass County with oath taken and bond filed for a term beginning January 8. He has served four years under Sheriff Bert Reed and will continue as Reed's assistant, praised for diligence, courage, and firm law enforcement during rising crime including a nearby train arrest where he was wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Young
Cass County
Young
Bert Reed
Reed
Rex
Mr. Young
Sheriff Reed
Missouri Pacific
Christmas Dinner Hosts Honor Oklahoma City Herolds
Mr and Mrs Henry Herold entertained at their Herold apartment for visiting relatives Mr and Mrs Henry Robert Herold of Oklahoma City Guests included Mr and Mrs George K Petring Mr and Mrs R F Patterson Edward Patterson and Herbert Patterson Christmas colors adorned the rooms as Mia and Barbara Gering hosted Sunday dinner honoring the same Herold family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Herold
Herold
Henry Robert Herold
Oklahoma City
Mia
Barbara Gering
George K. Petring
R. F. Patterson
Edward and
Herbert Patterson
Funeral of Mrs Pesak in Presbyterian services
The funeral for Mrs Helen Pesak was held Sunday at 2 pm from her parents home Mr and Mrs James Pilney with many friends from here and Omaha in attendance. Rev H G McClusky led the service and a male quartet sang at the house and grave with a Bohemian service at the grave. Pallbearers were Randall Oldham Fred Uwlick Charles Hadraba Anton Hason Louis Swobod and Charles Janda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Pesak
James Pilney
Omaha
H. G. McClusky
First Presbyterian Church
L. D. Hiatt
Frank A. Cloidt
L. D
Judge Graves III Confined by Severe Cold
Police Judge C. L. Graves was confined to his home with a severe cold that forced him to abandon regular duties. Friends hope he will soon recover and resume his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Graves
Offenders Nabbed After Omaha Car Theft Car Chase
Deputies Rex Youngs and Tom Svoboda chased two missing boys from the Father Flannigan Home after a car theft in Omaha. The chase ended with Elmer Miller 15 and Clarence O’Brien 15 captured. the Chrysler sedan recovered. Miller, paroled to the Home, faces reformatory time. both handed to Omaha police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reed
Omaha
Father Flannigan
Rex Youngs
Tom Svoboda
Cass County
Elmer Miller
Nebraska City
Clarence O’brien
Platte River Bridge
O'Brien
Rex Young
LaPlatte
Young
Young O’brien
Mr. Young
Miller
O’brien
Mr. Svoboda
South Omaha
False Alarm Over Highway Stickup Near Nebraska City
Police and Sheriff Bert Reed searched for two men after a claimed hold up near Highway 75 south of town. The truck driver later denied being robbed, and two men in a car were released in Tabor Iowa after the incident collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Reed
Watson
Nebraska City
Highway No. 75
New Way Hamburger Castle
Sixth and Vine Streets
Missouri River Bridge
Iowa
Tabor
Otoe County
New Daughter Arrives at O'Donnell Home
Morning birth brings happiness to Mr and Mrs W P O Donnell in the citys south part A seven pound daughter joins the three sons and two daughters The mother and baby are doing nicely Friends extend best wishes for the childs future welfare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. O'Donnell
Gorder Home for Christmas Visit Ends with Hospital Return
John F. Gorder, home for the Christmas visit, returned Sunday to the Omaha hospital where he has been undergoing treatment for some time. He is feeling a bit better and a decision on an operation has not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Gorder
Omaha
Mr. Gorder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoctch
Otto Hike
Wevers
Ralph Wever
Lee Bennett
Witness
Roy Cavender
Clebrates
Pesak
Judge Graves III
Svoboda
Danny
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