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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1933

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Five Year Farm Relief Plan Proposed by E J Richey

Civic leader E J Richey outlines a five year plan to aid agriculture including bank loans at 15 cents a bushel or fixed prices, bills of sale, 4 percent notes, marketing commissions, and insurance. The plan aims to stabilize prices, support banks, curb foreclosures, and boost employment.

E. J. Richey West Mr. Richey Marketing Commission Federal Reserve Banks Reconstruction Finance Corporation Tariff Commission of United States

Fred T. Ramge Observes 75th Birthday Celebration

The Plattsmouth resident Fred T. Ramge marked his seventy fifth birthday with a family dinner at the North Tenth Street home. Born February 20, 1858 in Hamburg he arrived in the U.S. at age fifteen and settled in Plattsmouth in 1879. He married Alice Oliver in 1882 and the couple celebrated their golden wedding last year. Attending were Ramge, Jr., A. O. Ramee and families, and Leonard Meisinger of Omaha.

Fred T. Ramge North Tenth Street Zgo Mr. Ramee Plattsmouth Remee Hamburg Germany United States Iowa Burlington Ramge Alice Oliver Fred T. Ramee, Jr A. O. Ramee Leonard Meisinger Omaha

Visitor reports El Paso trip en route to Mexico City

Ss. S. Gooding of this city completed a southwest journey and reached El Paso Texas. He found Little Rock Arkansas pleasant but the staked plains region of Texas barren deserts and sage brush. He noted El Paso as large and fine yet hard to navigate due to crooked streets. He visited Jaraze across the river from El Paso and described a colorful population and lively Mexican city life. He plans to return to Fort Worth then proceed to Laredo and cross into Mexico City.

Ss. S. Gooding el Paso Texas Old Mexico Mr. Gooding Little Rock Arkansas Gooding Jaraze Mexico Fort Worth Laredo Mexico City

County Attorney Drops Charges Against Bill Baker

County Attorney W G Kieck dismissed the statutory offense charges against Bill Baker after the complaining witness, who had married since the filing, requested dismissal. The prosecutor withdrew the charges as unfounded.

W. G. Kieck Bill Baker Mr. Kieck

Plattsmouth Senior Receives Nebraska Tuition Scholarship

Teresa Libershal, a College of Agriculture senior at the University of Nebraska, is among nine students awarded a current semester tuition scholarship based on merit and financial need. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Libershal.

Teresa Libershal Plattsmouth College of Agriculture University of Nebraska Miss Libershal Frank J. Libershal

Avoca Wins Cass County Tournament In Narrow Final

Avoca defeats Greenwood 22 to 12 to claim the Cass County basketball tournament title. Avoca advanced by beating Plattsmouth Reserves 34 to 6 and Alvo 37 to 15, with Greenwood having previously defeated Weeping Water 22 to 6 in the semifinals. Coach L. L. Larson leads Avoca’s strong, well coached team.

Cass County Avoca Greenwood Avoce Plattsmouth Alvo Weeping Water L. L. Larson Shubert Avoca Athletic Department Carstens Fee Fager W. Stovall See M. Stovall N. Johnson O. Stevenson Armstrong Rouse Ee Brakhogge Mayer

Representative Nickles Visits Here Discusses State Measures

Hon. George E. Nickles of Murray stopped in the city Saturday evening to chat with locals about pending state legislature items. As a house finance committee member he voiced interest in revenue and tax measures and the five year farm relief plan by E. J. Richey, which attracted favorable reaction from lawmakers in Lincoln.

George E. Nickles Murray Nickles House E. J. Richey Lincoln

Gilmours from Ulysses Visit Relative Near Town

Mr. and Mrs. James Gilmour of Ulysses Nebraska arrived this morning to spend time with relatives and friends. Mrs. C F Vallery, sister of Mrs. Gilmour, has been poorly and Mrs. Gilmour has come to care for her. They will also visit the A J Snyder and Sam Gilmour homes and renews his Journal semi weekly subscription.

James Gilmour Ulysses Nebraska C. F. Vallery Gilmour A. J. Snyder Sam Gilmour The Journal Today

Dooley Residence Hit By Small Local Fire

Fire department was called at noon to a residence west of the John Bajeck home. The roof caught from chimney sparks and blazed freely before firefighters contained the fire. Only minor damage to the structure reported. home occupied by the Dooley family.

John Bajeck Dooley

Entertain Friends at Becker Residence Dinner

The Becker home on North 1111th street hosted a Sunday dinner and afternoon gathering for Omaha guests. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Solon Burkhart and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Tabor, plus John H. Becker visiting from the state university. Burkhart is Cold Packing Co. general manager and Tabor is packing plant superintendent. The event was enjoyed by all.

P. T. Becker 1111Th Street Omaha Solon Burkhart W. E. Tabor John H. Becker State University Burkhart Cold Packing Co Mr. Tabor

Dismiss Action Against Charles Grassman Today

In county court this morning the case against Charles Grassman of Louisville was dismissed at the request of his wife and the Miller family. The matter was settled by agreement with no costs payable. Grassman was released on a peace bond of 1000 dollars valid for one year, signed by Grassman and his grandfather C F Wheeler.

Charles Grassman Louisville Sterling Miller Weeping Water Grossman Grassman C. F. Wheeler

Honored on Birthday for Albert Schiessl at Family Dinner

Albert Schiessl was guest of honor at a Sunday birthday dinner hosted by his parents on West Oak. The event featured a cake by Mrs. Louis Schiessl, sisters serving, and the family singing Happy Birthday as photos and games filled the afternoon.

Albert Schiessl Joseph Schiessl West Oak Street Louis Schiess Florene Born Franklin Sedlak Robert Alstrup Betty Louise Sedlak Pery Dunn Omaha Max Vallery Louis Schiessl Frank Sedlak

Opened New Offices for B. M. & T. Co.

The B. M. & T. Co. has moved into the C. A. Rawls building east of the courthouse. Organized by Michael J. McCloud A L Brown and Ed W Thimgan the firm handles stocks bonds insurance loans and general brokerage. McCloud and Thimgan lead field work and report several satisfactory stock transfers.

Michael J. McCloud A. L. Brown Ed W. Thimgan C. A. Rawls Court House McCloud Mr. Thimgan

Suspect Arrested in Murdock Robbery Case in Iowa

Deputy Sheriff Jarvis Lancaster returns from Osceola with Heckathorne 30 held as a suspect in the February 1 attempted robbery of Farmers Mercantile Co in Murdock. O'Hara 25 died after a fall during the hold up while Cass Sylvester fired during the assault.

H.J. Heckathorne Osceola Iowa P. F. O'Hare Jarvis Lancaster H. J. Heckathorne Farmers Mercantile Co Murdock P. F. O'Hara Cass Sylvester Homer Sylvester O'Hare Plattsmouth Heckathorn Lancaster Frank Melvin Eddie Craig Herman Wendt John Amewert Heckathorne

Trucking Trailer Fire Destroys Household Goods

The McMahen Trucking Co. suffered a loss of about $1,000 when a trailer loaded with furniture burned en route from this city to Omaha. The blaze destroyed the trailer and all contents, including the household effects of John N Beck and family. Ren McMahen estimates repair and replacement costs will reach at least $1,000.

McMahen Trucking Co Omaha John N. Beck la Platte Ren McMahen

Lights Out In Northwest City After Tree Lands On Line

A fallen tree limb brought down an electric line in the northwest section causing a citywide outage last evening. Private lines remained functional in the affected area as darkness enveloped streets and homes.

Patterson speaker for Tribe of Yessir luncheon

Dally R. Foster Patterson, principal, spoke on George Washington at the noon gathering of the Tribe of Yessir Chamber of Commerce pep club in Omaha. The event drew a large attendance and focused on the life and times of the first president of the republic.

Dally R. Foster Patterson Omaha Tribe of Yessir Chamber of Commerce Patterson George Washington The Republic

Miss Jean Hayes Joins Kappa Zeta Chi Sorority

Miss Jean Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert B Hayes of this city at Morningside college Sioux City has become a member of the Kappa Zeta Chi sorority. She is a sophomore active in the college musical department and is a 1931 high school graduate.

Jean Hayes Robert B. Hayes Morningside College Sioux City Kappa Zeta Chi Miss Hayes Morningside

Rotarians Hear Bees and Culture Talk at Plattsmouth Meeting

The Plattsmouth Rotary club heard James and Charles Warga discuss beekeeping and honey culture for several years. They displayed honeycomb specimens and shared facts on bee life and honey production. Miss Cora Williams presented the high school string quartet with four talented members. R. A. Bates chaired the program.

Plattsmouth Cora Williams Alice Hiatt Lois Bestor Marjorie Tidball Rachel Robertson

Patriotic Windows Highlight Washington Display

H M Soennichsen Co shows a George Washington window arranged by the Daughters of the American Revolution with a portrait ancient spinning wheel musket and Fontenelle chapter banner and an American flag. The Washington portrait also appears in east windows at C E Wescott and Sons paying tribute to the nation’s leader.

H. M. Soennichsen Co George Washington Daughters of the American Revolution Fontenelle Chapter General Washington C. E. Wescott's Sons

Retiring Treasurer Steps Down at First Methodist Church

Jesse P. Perry retired as treasurer after fifteen years in the role at First Methodist Church. The church elected Mrs. John W. Crabill as successor, noting her active leadership in church societies and intent to continue the treasurership duties.

Jesse P. Perry First Methodist Church Perry John W. Crabill

Wescott Leads DAR Tour Visit to Lincoln Blair Sterling

Mrs. E. H. Wescott state regent of the D A R departs on a tour visiting Sterling Lincoln Blair. She will assist in dedicating a monument marking a pioneer site and plans to visit three DAR units this week.

E. H. Wescott Daughters of the American Revolution Wescott Sterling Lincoln Blair

Validity of City Warrants in State Court

In a state supreme court session on Tuesday the case A L Tidd versus John E Kirkham city treasurer of Plattsmouth was argued and submitted. Tidd seeks to block interest or principal payments on about 18000 in warrants issued for a Granite street viaduct and a road to the Missouri river bridge. The district court favored the city and upheld the warrants as legal. The supreme court will decide if the warrants remain valid and determine further city actions as floating indebtedness.

State Supreme Court A. L. Tidd John E. Kirkham Plattsmouth J. A. Capwell W. A. Robertson Kirkham Granite Street Missouri River W. G. Hastings Omaha Supreme Court Tidd High Court Board of Education Cass Eoen

Pastor Hunter Takes New Field With Wesleyan University

Rev A V Hunter former Lexington Nebraska Methodist pastor becomes field worker for Wesleyan University. Rev L H Kaub moves to Lexington to lead the church, after serving Plattsmouth for years. Hunter will gain wider acquaintance across the state for the Methodist school.

A. V. Hunter Methodist Lexington Nebraska Hunter Wesleyan University L. H. Kaub Plattsmouth

Washingtons Birthday Observed With City Holiday

City observed a partial holiday for General George Washington's 201st birthday. Banks, post office, courthouse offices, and BREX shops closed. business district remained open as usual.

George Washington Court House BREX

Grandson Born to Mr and Mrs Werren Tulene

Mr and Mrs Werren Tulene celebrate the arrival of a nine pound grandson born Sunday to their family. The baby is a son of Mr and Mrs George Iske of Kaycee Wyoming, who stayed with the Tulene family in recent weeks. All are doing well and the event brings joy to the family.

Werren Tulene George Iske Kaycee Wyoming

Return Home After Severe Pneumonia Recovery

Gerald Ketelsen, long hospitalized at Clarkson hospital of Omaha for a severe pneumonia, has returned home Sunday. He tolerated the trip well and rests at the family home now. He cannot receive visitors until he regains more strength.

Gerald Ketelsen Clarkson Hospital Omaha Gerald

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