D A R Denies Pacifist Move Asserts 100 Percent Defense
Mrs. Edgar Hill Wescott Nebraska Daughters of the American Revolution state regent told Deborah Avery chapter in Lincoln that the group has not become pacifist. She cited national board support for defense and urged Buy American, noting 1930 spending abroad and exports. The chapter discussed gifts to approved schools and a student loan fund to aid a university student, with election results for Continental Congress delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Hill Wescott
Plattsmouth
Nebraska Daughters of the American Revolution
Deborah Avery Chepter
Lincoln
National Board of the
Woman's Patriotic Conference
Washington
Wescott
Russell Magna
National Board
South
University of Nebraska
Nebraska D. A. R
Hastings
Eunice Bingham
Mildred Stough
Continental Congress
Washington, D. C
Hearing in Receivership for Omaha Trust Co.
Residents from Weeping Water and Omaha parties attended a district court hearing on a receivership case between the Omaha Trust Co and Western Limestone Co. Theodore W. Metcalfe was named receiver. Ole Olson filed as intervenor over quarry property interests. Local attendees included C. E. Tefft, O. C. Hinds, Frank J. Domingo, and Mr. Olson. attorney William Ritchie Jr. also participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weeping Water
Omaha
Omaha Trust Co
Western Limstone Co
Theodore W. Metcalfe
Omehen
Ole Olson
Nekawka
C. E. Tefft
O. C. Hinds
Frank J. Domingo
Olson
William Ritchie, Jr
Tonsil Removal Surgery For Mrs Howland
This morning Mrs. Fred W. Howland underwent a tonsillectomy after ongoing throat trouble. The operation was very successful and the patient recovered in good shape with expectations of returning to her usual health and duties in a few days.
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Fred W. Howland
Former Burlington foreman Harry Utter dies in Lincoln
Harry J. Utter former piece work inspector and foreman of the Burlington shops freight car department died at his Lincoln home after a long illness. He is survived by his widow and three sons Delough Demonte and Dudley all of Lincoln. Funeral services were held at Hodgman’s chapel with A F and A M ritual at Wruka cemetery.
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Harry J. Utter
Burlington
Lincoln
Utter
Alliance
Funeral Service for Alvin Carey Nine Held at First Christian
The funeral for Alvin Carey, nine year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Carey, was held at First Christian church with Rev. Chastain delivering comfort. Hymns by Mrs. Hal Garnett and Frank A. Cloidt, burial at Oak Hill cemetery, pallbearers from the Workers class, flower girls named, Walter Minnier in charge of autos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Carey
Roy Carey
First Christian Church
Chastain
Familly
Hal Garnett
Frank A. Cloidt
C. C. Hudson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Christian Church Sunday School
Perry Minnier
Marion Bridgewater
Earl Winscott
Wayne Hiner
Frances Griffin
Opal Haley
Mildred Carlberg
Dorothy McCarthy
Walter Minnier
Married at Court House
Myrtle F. Taylor and John E. Hartley of Falls City were married in the county court house with Everett T. Young of Falls City and Miss Dorothea Meisinger of Manley as attendants. County Judge A H Duxbury read the marriage lines in his usual manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortey
Court House
Myrtle F. Taylor
John E. Hartley
Falls City
Everett T. Young
Dorothea Meisinger
Manley
A. H. Duxbury
Grandson Billy Bob Born to Parsons at Paxton
Rev and Mrs C O Troy announce Sunday afternoon the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs J M Parsons in Paxton Nebraska. The infant, a daughter of the Troy family, is named Billy Bob and adds another grandchild to the Troy household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. Troy
Glad News
J. M. Parsons
Paxton
Nebraska
Troy
Billy Bob
Musical Contest at High School Delights Attendees
The high school music contest drew a pleasing crowd despite wintry weather as eliminations prep for the Peru M I N M tournament. Winners include Aimee Jeane Thomas Virginixs Samek Nadine Cleidt Gertrude Vallery and Miss Sandin with performances by Bach, Martini, Brahms and various soloists and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Cora Williams
Aimee Jeane Thomas
Virginixs Samek
Nadine Cleidt
Gertrude Vallery
Miss Vallery
Virginia Trively
Gertrude Brink
Anna Mae Sandin
Miss Sandin
New arrivals bring families joy in city
The Sluyters welcome a fine son to their home as future heir. Cedar Creek couple Mr. and Mrs. True greet a baby daughter born to brighten their household in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Sluyter
Chris True
Cedar Creek
St. John's Parochial School Plans Short Winter Break
The pupils enjoy a two day vacation due to extreme cold and heavy coal use. School to resume once weather moderates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Parochial School
Finger Severely Cut In Shop Incident At Home
This morning Frank Fight injured his left finger while using a chisel at his home workshop. The deep gash required several stitches and will cause a few days of discomfort for the patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Fight
Residence on Sixth Street Destroyed by Fire
A house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Wohlfarth and family on north Sixth Street burned from 9 a.m. into the afternoon. Fire started in the basement near the furnace and spread through the wells, despite help from neighbors, volunteers, and the fire department. Water and chemicals failed to stop the flames as high winds hindered efforts and ice formed from freezing water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sixth Street
Paul H. Wohlfarth
A. W. Cloidt
Winter Storm Bites West Left Roads Drifted
A fierce blizzard moved into the region starting Monday noon. Temperatures plunged to fifteen below zero with biting winds, keeping most residents home. Brex shop workers could go home early while others inside faced harsh conditions. travelers noted drifting but lighter snowfall than expected.
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BREX
Death of Cousin Leads Mrs. Lutz to Creston
Mrs. Mike Lutz traveled to Creston Iowa by train after receiving word that cousin Chris Jessen had died. Funeral services were set for this afternoon in Creston. Jessen had lived in the community for several years. cause of death was not disclosed in the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Lutz
Burlington
Creston
Iowa
Chris Jessen
Jessen
Journal Want Ads Cost Just A Few Cents
Classified note states low-cost want ads offer real results for readers seeking to buy sell or trade items. Independent reader inquiry confirms affordable rates and quick visibility for local listings.
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Journal
Refrigerator Shops to Start Six Day Week Expansion
Burlington Refrigerator Express Co. shops will adopt a six day week and eight hour days. With many Burlington cars to overhaul and Western railroad contracts, work will proceed at top speed, boosting payroll and employment as steady demand returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Refrigerator Express Co
Burlington
Western Railroad
Jeager
Fire at Oreapolis signals tower threatens Burlington
Monday afternoon a fire endangered the Burlington signal tower at Oreapolis. A freight crew arriving at the scene helped extinguish the blaze before much damage, saving the interlocking switches and signals for Burlington lines north and west and the Missouri Pacific crossing. The alarm was raised by the section foreman's wife and A F Moore, the tower operator, coordinated aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Oreopolis
Missouri Pacific
A. F. Moore
Paine Sprains Ankle While Working On Line
Frank Paine an employee of the Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co. was injured today while working on the company line. He jumped from a steep bank and twisted his right ankle in landing causing a painful sprain. He was taken to a physician's office for care and his ankle was dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Paine
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Paine
Louisville Barber undergoes serious appendix operation
Marion Reichart of Louisville recently had an emergency appendicitis operation at Methodist hospital in Omaha after a rupture. He was in serious condition for days but is improving and hopes to resume work soon. Reichart runs a barber shop in Louisville.
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Marion Reichart
Louisville
Methodist
Omaha
Reichart
Flu Sickness Strikes Rutherford Family North of City
The Fred Rutherford home reports multiple illnesses as both Mr and Mrs Rutherford battle the flu. Mrs Rutherford has recovered enough to resume normal activities while Fred remains confined to the farm and is not yet able to resume work.
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Fred Rutherford
Pre Easter Services Planned Across City Churches
City ministers plan Holy Week gatherings in St Luke's St Paul's Presbyterian Evangelical and Methodist churches. Addresses by Rev H G McClusky Canon Potter Rev C Q Troy and Rev O G Wichmann cover The Atonement The Cross in Modern Life The Cross and Individual Life and Those Who Watched by the Cross. Community urged to attend multiple services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
H. G. McClusky
Presbyterian Church
Canon Potter
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
C. QO. Troy
Methodist Church
O. G. Wichmann
Rotary club program features high school performers
The Rotary club meeting led by Fred Lugsch showcased high school talents with excerpts by Bernard Knoflicek and George Adam from the M I N E tournament and a trio of trumpeters James Comstock Francis Libershal and Marvin Tritsch. Principal R Foster Patterson reviewed national and world issues and was well received by members. Albert Todd and William Woolcott were named February club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Fred Lugsch
R. Foster Patterson
Congress
Patterson
Peru
Bernard Knoflicek
George Adam
Cora Williams
James Comstock
Francis Libershal
Marvin Tritsch
Albert Todd
William Woolcott
Pollyanna Class Organized at Local Methodist Church
The Pollyanna class for girls aged twelve to fourteen was organized in the Sunday school of the local Methodist church. Mary Ann Highfield was named president, Mary Kathryn Wiles secretary, and Mrs. William Baird the teacher. All eligible girls not attending another Sunday school are invited to join, with meetings at 9:30 every Sunday morning.
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Mary Ann Highfield
Mary Kathryn Wiles
William Baird
Local Pay Rolls Keep Spending in Plattemouth
Do not lend printing to out of town salesmen. Journal pay rolls are spent almost entirely in Plattemouth, supporting local businesses and workers.
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Plattemouth
Local People to Present a Play Sunday in Plattsmouth
Local citizens stage a play titled Protection at the Plattsmouth Presbyterian church next Sunday evening February 12. The Anti Saloon League of Nebraska backs the production with 26 community members in the cast and a courtroom style setup.
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Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian
Plattsmouth
C. O. Troy Michael McCormick
L. 5
Devoe
Miss Mathilde Soennichsen Tours Chicago Markets
Miss Mathilde Soennichsen of H. M. Soennichsen Co. visits Chicago on a buying trip to inspect ladies garments and fabrics for spring and summer. She will tour eastern wholesale houses and bring back selections from American and Parisian fashion and fabrics for Cass county customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathilde Soennichsen
H. M. Soennichsen Co
Chicago
Miss Soennichsen
Soennichsen
Cass County
Shows the Right Spirit Chief Gives Shelter to Jail Dwellers
Police Chief Joe Libershal kept the jail open as a shelter for night’s unfortunates. He told them they could stay for the day due to bitter weather and arranged hot coffee. Wentworth Bakery donated rolls and pies to feed them.
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Joe Libershal
Wentworth Bekery
Retail Section Meets at Brown Cafe Votes Wednesday Night Closures
The Tuesday noon gathering of the Chamber of Commerce retail section approved closing stores on Wednesday nights in the future except on merchant special days. Guests included F I Rea Mr McKissick and the heating department head of Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retai
Chamber of Commerce
F. I. Rea
Mr. McKissick
Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co
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George W. Kline
Rose Garson
Jennie Garson
W. S. Whitten
Burlington Shop
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Oliver Taylor
Frederick Fricke
Donald Bushnell
George Luschinsky
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Herbert Minor
Jack Figley
L. S. Devoe
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Bach
Gavotte
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Auston Retland
Hewitt
Martin
Marjorie Tidball
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Konitz
Alice Hiatt
Rachel Robertson
Amdante
Oreapolis
Dan Parker
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C. Co. Wescott
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Audrey Garnett
O. C. Hudson
Roy Stine
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