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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1931

Page

6

Girl Bears Charmed Life In Colorado Cliff Incident

Miss Helen Stone toppled from a Eldorado Springs cliff and fell seventy feet into Boulder Creek then moved over a twenty foot dam. Unconscious she was swept into a whirlpool and carried seventy five feet down stream where rescuers found her. Doctors at a Denver hospital said concussion of the brain would recover.

Helen Stone Eldorado Springs Colo Boulder Creek Denver Lincoln Journal Associated Press Miss Stone L. E. Stone del Norte Nehawka Cr. C. West C. W R. B. Stone

Clothes Make the Man Notes Style and Gangster Image

A brief column argues clothing shapes perception, noting that shabby dress can prevent being mistaken for a gangster and influences how others judge a person’s character and status.

Passing of Long Time Resident of Weeping Water

Mette Johanna Elgaard wife of Chris J Elgaard born in Denmark June 24 1877 came to America at 13 settled Weeping Water Nebraska. She married September 28 1902 had four children two surviving two brothers sisters and several grandchildren. Funeral at Congregational church May 24 with Interment Oakwood cemetery conducted by Rev Ralph Pinkham.

Mette Johanna Elgaard Chris J. Elgaard Denmark America Weeping Water Nebr James A. Elgaard Norfolk Olga Philpot Frank W Mogens P. Mogensen Martin Mogensen Eugene Oregon Peterson Gretna Andrew Olsen Ralph Pinkham Oak Wahoo John McCune Omaha Hugh St. Claire Henry Hillman Otoe Vernon Hillman Dunbar J. W. Baty Vernon Lincoln Adolph Mogensen Jens Jensen Simon Rehmeier Alvo Frank Taylor Weeping Water Republican

D A R Protest Against Russian Goods In Nationwide Drive

Washington officials say D A R members carry out protests to chastise sellers of convict made goods. Mrs. R. Winston Holt notes district office officials in many states support urging stores to stop selling Russian candies. Simon Berber reports a dozen demands in a month over a displayed Russian candy.

Washington Daughters of the American Revolution District of Columbia R. Winston Holt National Defense D. A Gerber

Trainmen Move to Place 11 000 Back at Work

The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen voted to limit working hours to restore about 11 000 idle members to employment. President A F Whitney announced the plan at the triennial convention, with full effect within 30 days across U S and Canada, aiding families amid an economic low.

Houston Tex Brotherhood of Railroad A. F. Whitney Brotherhood Whitney General Brotherhood United States Canada World-Herald

Gangster Trio Held for Trial on 100000 Dollar Bond

Lincoln May 28 Three Illinois gangsters pleaded not guilty to the Lincoln National Bank robbery and were held on 100000 bonds each for district court. The case may be set for June 8. guards blocked city hall as the trio was moved from the state penitentiary. Involved were Thomas P. O Connor John Britt and Howard Lee with $1256000 taken.

Lincoln Illinois Lincoln National Towle Thomas P. O'Connor John Britt Howard Lee John Pilk City Hall State Penitentiary East St. Louis Chicago E. S. Wolfenbarger W. E. Barkley T. Clement Gaughan Polk Louis Pickett

Indictments Hit City Officials In Graft Probe

A Youngstown grand jury indicted Prosecutor Thomas and seven other prominent citizens in a probe of public office graft. The panel charged bribery with county land purchases and accused Thomas of receiving stolen property and blackmail, while others faced bribery counts tied to city and county dealings with a major utility.

Youngstown Thomas Ohio Edison Company Central Savings & Loan Company Harry Engle City Traction Albert Cooper Wade C. Christy Griffith Jones K. H. Powell Thomas Ryan Joseph Hannon

Daughters of the King Plan Picnic Pilgrimage

The Episcopal group will tour the city on Tuesday June 2 with a 6 30 picnic on the Henry Herold lawn. Rev E J Seiker and Bishop Ernest V Sha lyer will lead services at St Luke s church after the meal. St Luke s parish members are invited to attend with their lunches. coffee will be provided by St Mary s guild and the church women s auxiliary.

Daughters of the King Episcopal Church Henry Herold E. J. Seiker Ernest V. Shayler St. Luke’s Church St. Luke’s St. Mary’s Guild Women's Auxiliary Church

Governors Gather for Twenty Third Conference in Indiana

Indiana hosts governors from about half the states for the twenty third conference in Indianapolis and French Lick Springs June 1 to 3. Noted speakers include Roosevelt Ficchie and Pinchot with Pinchot shifting from forestry to public utilities. Sessions cover forestry state expenditures highways and land utilization.

Indianapolis French Lick Springs Roosevelt Ficchie Pinchot Leslie

Doctors Show Progress on Bone Cancer at Johns Hopkins

Milwaukee doctors report bone cancer once deemed hopeless now yields five year cures in 30 percent of Johns Hopkins cases. Five year cure means five years observed without recurrence. longer cures labeled ten, fifteen, or twenty years as time passes. Dr Joseph Bloodgood presented the records at a Wisconsin State Medical Society radiology section meeting.

Milwaukee Johns Hopkins University Joseph Colt Bloodgood Johns Hopkins Section of Radiology Wisconsin State Medical Society

Panhandle Wheat Prospects Through A. E. Anderson Trip

State and federal statistician A. E. Anderson tours the Panhandle to assess wheat and barley crops. He notes little recent precipitation since March blizzard and frost damage may affect fill, though most fields between Lincoln and Clay Center look promising and the crop is generally in good condition.

A. E. Anderson Panhandle Anderson Clay Center Lincoln

Walradt Family Reunion Held Across Cass County

The Walradt descendants gathered last Sunday at Glendale cemetery and Riverside park in Cass County for their annual reunion before Decoration Day. Attendees from Ashland Omaha Greenwood Union Louisville and nearby areas joined in cleanup lunch and social time after the ceremony.

George Walradt Cass County Glendale Cemetery Riverside Park B. D. Thomson Harley Parish Paul Eaton Ashland Dagmar Pearson Lillian Reynolds Andrew Walradt Bert Sterzbach Omaha L. G. Walradt Glen Marolf Greenwood Mike Tritsch Henry Born Werner Hild Plattsmouth Charles Greene Union Henry Ahl George Shroeder William Lohnes R. H. Lohnes Harry O'Brien Mary Duff N. F. Hennings H. Hennings Odette Floyd Erickson Harold Ahl Elvira Sprieck Louisville Cedar Creek Louisville Courier

PLAN AS REVOLT CHARGED IN ITALY INTELLECTUALS

Rome seven intellectuals including professors and engineers pleaded for liberty before the special tribunal for the defense of the state. Thursday condemned Michele Schirra to death for alleged armed uprising and propaganda. Leaders of the Justice and Liberty group were named with Milan headquarters. Riccardo Bauer and Ernesto Rossi admitted forming the society but denied plans for bombings to topple the fascist regime.

Rome Special Tribunal For Defense of Michele Schirra Justice and Liberty Milan Riccardo Bauer Ernesto Rossi University of Bergamo

Far mers Union Co operative Creamery meeting cut by rain

Superior stockholders meeting attendance shrank to 500 after a 2 1/2 inch rain and threatening weather. A preliminary Aurora session drew about 6,000 with similar hopes for the current meeting, as meetings had also been held at Norfolk and Fremont. Wives and children were entertained with a free show while stockholders conducted business at the junior high school.

Superior Farmers Union Co-operative Creamery Company Aurora Norfolk Fremont

Paving Rush on Iowa Highway No 4 Near Denison

Denison Iowa May 28 paving on Highway No 4 from Denison to Harlan has reached seven miles south of Denison and is being laid at 2000 feet per day. With favorable weather Western Asphalt Paving Co. expects to finish the 26 mile project by August.

Denison Harlan Western Asphalt Paving Co Omaha Council Bluffs

Omahan Faces 15300 Crash Damage Suit

Suits totaling 15300 filed against Chris Paulsen Omaha construction foreman after an auto collision near Cumberland weeks ago. Mrs William Krietzberg seeks 5000, Helen Krietzberg 10000, Edna Simpson 300.

Atlantic Chris Paulsen Omaha Cumberland William Krietzberg Helen Krietzberg Edna Simpson

Hoover Praises Union League Fans Backing After Fever and Tumult

President Hoover addressed the Union League Club in Philadelphia noting two years of fever and tumult in Washington and calling the club a sanctuary of loyalty to the United States. He accepted a portrait, praised the club for its hospitality, and planned a Memorial Day observance at Valley Forge before returning to Washington.

Philadelphia Hoover Union League Washington George Stuart Patterson United States Union League Club Harding Valley Forge Philides Costa Omaha Patterson H.over

For Sale Fresh Guernsey Cows

For sale fresh Guernsey cows listed by Likewise and Pollock in Murray Nebraska contact phone 2103 for details.

Guernsey Pollock Murray, Nebr

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