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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1933

Page

4

Murdock News Roundup Details Local Arrivals and Events

James Warren returns from vacation as Cass county Sheriff Homer Sylvester handles county business in Murdock. Nearby visitors include William Meyers family from Ashland and the Neitzel family reunion. Local church Ladies Aid met at the Toms home while Tool Hardware sold a radio to M R Menke. Christmas visits include the Tool family in town and the Bradfords in Carlton. A recent Murdock Greenwood basketball game ended 32 to 14 in favor of Murdock. The Bornemeier family held a Christmas reunion with relatives from around the area.

Homer Sylvester Cass County Murdock William Meyers Ashland E. McDonald L. Neitzel A. J. Neitzel Kenneth Tool Wahoo Greenwood Cris E. Bradford Carlton Bradford Christian Church W. E. Goings G. Bauer Greenwood Christian Church Mr. Neitzel John Eppings Carl Buck Murray Lancaster Earl Lancaster Harry Gillespie North Loup Telephone Exchange W. O. Gillespie Hannah McDonald Alvin Bornemeier Donald Eustis Bornemeier

Holiday vacation Taken A Few Days After Departure

A brief note reports that holiday plans followed shortly after departure, with residents taking a short break from routines. The item indicates a common pattern of immediate relaxation after leaving work or duty.

Radios Sell Big Before Christmas Signals Prosperity

A local radio dealer reports a large Christmas season sale of a well known line, indicating continued prosperity and that saturation in the radio market has not yet occurred. Homes with radios include Henry Amewert Eddie Craig L B Gorthey and Herbert Bornemeier.

Henry Amewert Eddie Craig L. B. Gorthey Herbert Bornemeier

Eastmans Return After Christmas Visit in Murdock

Mr and Mrs Harry Eastman and their son visited Murdock during the Christmas holidays to stay with Mrs Hannah McDonald. They have returned to Sterling after a week of a splendid visit with relatives and friends.

Harry Eastman Murdock Sterling

Family Reunion at Weeping Water Held by Gorders

County Commissioner and Mrs. Fred H. Gorder host a New Year family reunion at their Weeping Water home. Attending are A. J. Tool and H. H. Tool of Murdock and Turner McKinnon and family of Alvo, with many relatives from the region gathered.

Fred H. Gorder Weeping Water Messrs and Mesdames A. J. Tool HH. W. Tool Murdock Turner McKinnon and Family Alvo

Buell Family Host New Year Gathering

Mr and Mrs Frank Buell host a New Year’s Day gathering at their home with the Buell family and relatives spanning Fred Buell Charles Buell L B Gortney and Noble Buell and wife from Lincoln all from the vicinity joining in the celebration.

Frank Buell Fred Buell Charles Buell L. B. Gortney Noble Buell Lincoln

Knaupe Family Dines Together in Omaha on Sunday

Mr and Mrs William Knaupe Mr and Mrs Henry Knaupe and Miss Opal Knaupe enjoyed a fine dinner Sunday December 24 at the Evangelical Covenant hospital in Omaha where Opal is training as a nurse.

William Knaupe Henry Knaupe Opal Knaupe Evangelical Covenant Hospital Omaha

Dinner Honors Howard Before Washington Departure

In Columbus Nebraska 300 friends gathered Thursday night for a dinner honoring Congressman Howard on his illness recovery and upcoming trip to Washington. District Judge Lightner presided as speakers from Falls City Omaha Grand Island and others praised his efforts and thanked him for supporting President Roosevelt's recovery program. Letters from national figures including Vice President Garner Governor Bryan and New York Mayor-elect LaGuardia were read.

Columbus Neb Washington Howard Lightner Arthur J. Weaver Falls City R. L. Metcalfe Omaha Charles Smrha Grand Island Congress Roosevelt Garner Bryan LaGuardia New York Arthur Mullen Joseph W. Byrnes House of Representatives Henry T. Rainey House Committee On Agriculture Thompson

Roosevelt Tells Congress Ready to Support Him

Roosevelt told Congress his administration will push a tight session focused on enacting the necessary budget measures. Banking officials cited a fine outlook while leaders promised a short businesslike session to pass supply and tax bills and liquor measures.

Roosevelt Congress Washington Winthrop Aldrich Chase National Bank White House Rainey

Hays Urges Bipartisan Support For Recovery Efforts

In Sullivan Indiana former Republican national chairman R Hays urged sympathetic support for the Roosevelt recovery leadership during the emergency. Hays president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America spoke while spending holidays at his home, stressing constructive criticism and minority party role.

Sullivan Ind Will R. Hays Republican Party Hays Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, Inc Roosevelt

Witness Van Pelt Missing in Wynekoop Case

Chicago attorney F. J. Tyrell seeks a writ to compel police to produce John Van Pelt a handyman at the Wynekoop mansion and key witness in the murder case of Dr. Alice Wynekoop arraigned for the slaying of Rheta Wynekoop in Chicago.

Chicago John van Pelt

Pink pills for pale people not as urgent as green backs for faint folks

A concise line contrasts urgency between pink pills for pale people and green backs for faint folks, suggesting financial relief may be deemed more critical than medical treatment in the observed context. The remark frames priorities between health and money.

Wheat payments total 17.6 million to 232759 farmers

Wheat payments under the acreage reduction plan amount to 17,578,053 dollars for 232,759 farmers across 1,000 counties. About 500,000 wheat farmers signed for contracts to cut acreage in 1,450 counties with approved payments in 1,315 counties. Kansas led with 7,355,752 dollars, Texas 1,435,980, Nebraska 311,896.

Washington Farm Administration Kansas Texas Nebraska

Radical Revolt in Argentina Quickly Halted

In Argentina a state of siege was declared after a dawn revolutionary plot sparked violent disorders in four provinces. In Rosario fighting reportedly killed twenty, with about 100 injured and 500 detained as rebels clashed with loyal forces. Police arrests and a swift government response curtailed the uprising as the radical party faced electoral hesitation.

Buenos Aires Siere Rosario Santa Fe Radical Party Justo Carcarana San Jeronimo Canada de Gomez Santa Anna

Sewed In for Winter Hindersville Ozarks Childs In Flannels

In Hindersville Arkansas the first deep cold leads families to sew children into woolens and red flannels for the season. Adults and youths stay bundled, baths are forbidden, and firewood is stacked as winter tightens its grip. No buttons are used.

Hindersville Ark Ozarks

Oakland landlord shoots two women over unpaid rent

In Oakland California Jack Kutsch allegedly returned a rifle to threaten tenants who owed 22 50 in back rent for a cottage he had rented to Mrs Adelia Wilmot and Mrs Lois Maceto The women were wounded with one likely fatally The Maceto family was moving out when Kutsch warned them not to take goods without payment Police said Kutsch fled only after being restrained by officers.

Milwaukee Road Montana Daniel Merriman Cambridge Mass Oakland Calif Jack Klutsch Adelia Wilmot Lois Maceto Wilmot Maceto Kutsch Victor Maceto Vernon Wilmot

Holstein Heifer for Sale or Trade in Murray Nebraska

Purebred Holstein offered for sale or trade by Albert Young of Murray Nebraska. Contact details include the note d28 Stw. Possible trade option with emphasis on livestock exchange locally.

Albert Young Murray, Nebr

Havana Goes Quiet After Shooting Spree

In Havana a clash between labor pickets and Woolworth employees sparked a riot in the shopping district. Police dispersed the crowd with clubs and opened fire into the air as snipers fired from rooftops. Hospitals reported no casualties.

Havana F. W. Woolworth Company

Plattemouth Named Best Town to Reside In

A brief local boast proclaims Plattemouth the best town to reside in, highlighting its community, amenities, and appeal for residents seeking stability and charm.

Plattemouth

Lee Named New I C C Chairman

William E. Lee of Moscow Idaho was elected chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission for the coming year. The commission rotates the chairmanship among its members. the current chair was Patrick J. Farrell.

Washington William E. Lee Moscow Ida Interstate Commerce Commission Commission Patrick J. Farrell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Murray State Bank Nebr James Warren Henry Bornemeier Connally Finance Committee Capitol Morgenthau Treasury Governor Black Federal Reserve Board J. F. T. O'Connor Walter Cummings Bank Deposit Insurance Corporation Mrogenthau Argentina Glearange Coats Lee
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