Swiss Troops Guard Rhine Bridge in Basel Frontiers
Swiss units guard the Rhine and Wiese bridges linking Basel to Germany with mine fields in place. German rail station at Kleinbasel lies within Swiss territory under 1852 treaty limits. Switzerland expands militia service to age 60, mobilizing 200,000 combatants with 60,000 Landstrum in reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zurich
Switzerland
Wiese
Basle
Kliensbasel
Klienbasel
Rhine
Frankfort
Germany
Kreinbasel
Federal Council
91 Year-Old Farrand to Receive 50 Year Masonic Badge
W Farrand of the Masonic Home at age 91 travels as a delegate to the Masonic grand lodge representing his home lodge. In the grand lodge he will be presented with a 50 year badge by the most worshipful grand master of Masons in Nebraska. The badge is a present from the grand lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IL. W. Farrand
Masonic
Masonic Grand Lodge
Grand Lodge
Nebraska
Mrs. George W Olson Taken To University Hospital
Mrs. George W Olson was taken to Omaha on Wednesday and admitted to University hospital for treatment and examination possibly including an operation. She has not been in good health for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Olson
Omaha
University Hospital
Red Cross official addresses Chamber on veterans aid plans
G P Skillstadt from Lincoln spoke at the Chamber meeting about Red Cross aid for World War veterans and their claims. Judge A H Duxbury of the American Legion service department was praised for veteran aid. George Hetrick discussed grasshopper poison brawl eradication and Chamber action. Treasurer F I Rea announced 76 members with many to contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
G. P. Skillstadt
Lincoln
American Red Cross
Baltazor Divorce Case Under Advisement in District Court
After two days of testimony in the case Eleanore Baltazor versus Hector Baltazor the court adjourned with the matter under advisement Judge W W Wilson set five days for the plaintiff to cite authorities and five days for the defense to file a reply brief The court kept the custody of the minor child with the defendant family where she has resided for several weeks drawing notable local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Wilson
Eleanore Baltazor
Hector Baltazor
Wilson
Just Bo Sewing Club Meets On Porch in May
The Just Bo Sewing club met at Genevieve Wright's home on May 31 for an outdoor porch gathering. Mary Miller won first prize for towels, Mildred Loveless took second, with six members present and nine absent. Louise Mae Phillips visited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Just Bo Sewing Club
Genevieve Wright
Mildred Loveless
Mary Miller
Louise Mae Phillips
Sandpit worker suffers hip injury near Platte river
Vilas Spangler, an employee at the Lyman Richey sandpits near the Platte River, sustained a hip injury Wednesday morning. Initially slight, his condition worsened and he required medical aid, returning home on West Vine Street to recuperate. he will be unable to work for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vilas Spangler
Lyman-Richey
Platte River
West Vine Street
Death of veteran showman Thomas W. McMahon
Thomas W. Mac McMahon a 75 year old veteran showman of the west died Monday night in Marysville Kansas after a short illness. His sons in Nebraska City are handling news of his death as they travel with the McMahon shows. The community recalls his frequent appearances with his shows in recent years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W
Mac) McMahon
West
Marysville
Kansas
Nebraska City
McMahon
Agnes Chapman Returns to Lincoln After Plattsmouth Visit
Mrs. Agnes Chapman, visiting Plattsmouth ten days with friends and relatives, returned early this morning to Lincoln to stay a few days with her daughter Mrs. J. J. Koontz and family. She will then travel to McCook to reside with her son Joe Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Chapman
Plattsmouth
Lincoln
J. J. Koontz
McCook
Joe Chapman
Round Table Conference On World Youth Meeting
The Presbyterian Christian Endeavor announces a conference and round table session on issues to be discussed at the World Conference of Youth in Amsterdam Holland. Topics include Nationalism Humanism Communism Fascism and the church in future life and economy. Miss Helen Hiatt leads the meeting at 7 pm Sunday and an executive committee gathering is set for Thursday June 8 at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Christian Endeavor
Amsterdam
Holland
Helen Hiatt
Attending Services in Aurora Nebraska
County Attorney and Mrs. Wal ter H Smith depart this evening for Aurora Nebraska to attend the first mass by Rev Father Paul Schneider scheduled Sunday morning Father Schneider a Creighton classmate of Mr Smith and recent theology graduate of St Paul seminary Omaha Bishop J H Ryan will ordain him today and he will be assigned to a pastorate after the Aurora mass
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter H. Smith
Aurora
Nebraska
Father Paul Schneider
Father Schneider
Mr. Smith
Creighton University
St. Paul's Seminary
St. Paul
Minnesota
Omaha
J. H. Ryan
Cloidt Invited to Sing at Grand Lodge Session
Frank A. Cloidt of this city, a well known vocalist, has received an invitation to sing on the program of the grand lodge of the A. and A. M. of Nebraska at the Masonic temple in Omaha next week. He is asked to perform at the opening and to participate in the memorial program, where he will render The City Four Square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Cloidt
Grand Lodge of the
Nebraska
Masonic Temple
Omaha
Cloidt
Grand Lodge
Committee On
Girls head for Camp Sheldon in Columbus
A group of girls led by Rev. J. C. Lawson travels from Plattsmouth to Columbus Nebraska to attend Camp Sheldon an institute of the Methodist church for Omaha district members. They expect to return in about a week or ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothea Duxbury
Ruth Lawson
Mary Ann Winscot
Willa Sylvester
Columbus, Nebraska
Camp Sheldon
The
Methodist Church
Omaha
J. C. Lawson
Plattsmouth
Miss Josephine Stastka Returns From Nebraska City
Miss Josephine Stastka daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Stastka of Murray returned home from Nebraska City where she has resided during the past school year. A St Bernard's Academy sophomore in 1938 39 she ranked third highest in her class and has been an outstanding student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Stastka
Joseph Stastka
Murray
Nebraska City
Miss Stastka
St. Bernard's Academy
Dow Armstrong to Study at University of Nebraska
Mr and Mrs Dow Armstrong left for Lincoln to spend the summer there. Armstrong, a junior high school teacher in the city, will study and undergo special training at the University of Nebraska while awaiting the fall return to teaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dany
Dow Armstrong
Lincoln
Armstrong
University of Nebraska
Secure Marriage License Issued in Eagle
A marriage license was issued this morning at the courthouse to Richard A. Schrader and Edith P. Caddy, both of Eagle. The wedding ceremony will take place in Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Richard A. Schrader
Edith P. Caddy
Eagle
Married Here Today Oxborrow and Kar Tie in Humboldt
This morning at the Presbyterian manse James Nelson Oxborrow and Margaret Elizabeth Kar, both of Humboldt Iowa, were married. Dr H G McClusky read the marriage lines in his usual impressive manner. Witnesses were Misses Margaret and Mariam Fricke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Manse
James Nelson Oxborrow
Margaret Elizabeth Kar
Humboldt
Iowa
H. G. McClusky
Margaret and
Mariam Fricke
Hallas Family Visiting Relatives in City and Murray
Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Hallas and two daughters from Shelton Nebraska are spending the weekend here with relatives and old friends in Murray. They are guests of Mrs. Joseph Hallas and Mrs. Ethel McCarty. Mr. Hallas works in banking in Shelton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ludwig Hallas
Shelton
Nebraska
Murray
Joseph Hallas
Hallas
Ethel McCarty
Plattsmouth Leader Speaker to Address Auburn Kiwanis Dinner
Superintendent L. S. Devoe of Plattsmouth city schools will speak at the Auburn Kiwanis Club dinner this evening. The noted educator is expected to give an entertaining and worthwhile address to Auburn’s civic audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. S. Devoe
Plattsmouth
Kiwanis Club of
Auburn
Devoe
Visits Relative Here From Thursday's Day- Mrs Haight Arrives
Mrs. Robert Haight arrived in Plattsmouth from Tryon North Carolina as a guest of cousin Miss Mabel White. She plans to stay for some time and is the late Mrs Walter White’s niece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Haight
Plattsmouth
Tryon
North Carolina
Mabel White
Memorial Day Visit to Lewiston Cemetery Lots
Miss Etta Nickles Mrs Fannie Crosser and Lee Nickles spent Memorial Day in Murray taking the afternoon off to arrange and care for their Lewiston cemetery lots. During their stay in Murray they were guests of their aunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Nickles
Fannie Crosser
Lee Nickles
Murray
Lewiston
Wimp's Inn Installs Mills Frosted Malted Maker
Wimp's Inn on Chicago avenue announces the installation of a Mills Frosted Malted Maker amid popular lunch crowd. The machine promises faster service and new beverage options for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wimp’s Inn
Chicago Avenue
Horses Pass Speed Limit Law Bars Pursuit in Pacific Grove
In Pacific Grove California a movie company on location defied the towns 6 mile an hour horse speed limit. An officer could not legally pursue the horses without breaking the law as the drivers reportedly handled the animals like madness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Grove
Cal
Thomas couple leaves for Des Moines Iowa visit
Mr and Mrs George W Thomas depart for Des Moines Iowa where they will stay a week or ten days They will visit Mr and Mrs Victor Thomas in Des Moines a brother of Mr Thomas whom he has not seen for twenty five years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Thomas
R. A. Bates
Des Moines
Iowa
Victor Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Reports for duty for John Gayer to Annapolis
John Gayer eldest son of Mr and Mrs Harrison L Gayer leaves Friday on the midnight Zephyr for Annapolis Maryland to report Tuesday at the Naval Academy. He has just completed his sophomore year at the University of Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gayer
Harrison L. Gayer
Annapolis
Maryland
Gayer
Naval Academy At
University of Nebraska
Wyoming visitors join Omaha relatives this week
Mr and Mrs Joe Kinnaman and their children Phillip Richard and Doris Evelyn of Sundance Wyoming arrived Thursday to visit P H Kinnaman father of Joe and Mrs Herman Gartleman an aunt They went to Omaha to visit relatives and will return west with Mr Kinnaman for a visit at their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kinnaman
Phillip Richard
Doris Evelyn
Sundance
Wyoming
P. H. Kinnaman
Joe
Herman Gartleman
Omaha
Will
West
Mr. Kinnaman
Roy Wood Sent to Lincoln Veterans Hospital for Treatment
Roy Wood of this city was taken to Lincoln Thursday afternoon to receive care at the U S Veterans hospital. He has not been in good health for some time and officials hope the treatment will prove beneficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wood
Lincoln
U.S. Veterans’ Hospital
Woods
Ogallala Treasurer Visits Plattsmouth on Tax Foreclosure Plans
City Treasurer C G Schwentker of Ogallala arrived in Plattsmouth to learn city law foreclosure procedures. He met with Mayor Lushinsky and Tax and Property chair Webb to explore taking tax certificates on delinquent properties to restore them to the tax list. The Ogallala banker's visit included Carl Schneider and noted rapid population growth near 2000 from 1631, with ties to the Sutherland Power and Irrigation district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. G. Schwentker
Ogallala
Plattsmouth
Schwentker
Lushinsky
Webb
Council
Carl Schneider
Sutherland Power and Irrigation District
Vacation Bible School Opens at First Presbyterian Church
On Monday morning June 5 the Vacation Bible School begins at First Presbyterian Church with Miss Pearle Staats supervising and a staff of teachers. Children up to twelve may enroll with tuition 15 cents or 25 cents for two siblings. The program runs in the church Fellowship room, a cool and comfortable setting, expected to draw a large enrollment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Pearle Staats
Nebraska Art Committee Forms to Promote State Art
A Nebraska group representing five cities and a dozen organizations forms a committee to foster interest and growth in art across the state. The embassy of goodwill links artists lecturers and local groups planning cultural education programs. Members, unaffiliated with parent organizations, act as free agents to advise program chairs on art education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Victor Mehal to Stand Trial for 1935 Omaha Robbery
Victor Mehal returned from the Columbus Ohio penitentiary to face trial in Omaha for a $3,450 1935 robbery. He was captured after the crime at Falls City Nebraska and sent to Columbus for a prior charge, where investigators learned of his Omaha involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Victor Mehal
Columbus, Ohio
Mehal
Falls City
Nebraska
Columbus
P A Horn Improves After Omaha Hospital Operation
P A Horn, operated on at an Omaha hospital days ago, shows a fine rally from the ordeal and is now so improved that it is hoped he will be able to come home in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Horn
Omaha
Navy rushes plan for 24 new armed ships in 1940 program
Acting Secretary Charles Edison announced contracts to transfer 350 million dollars in funding for 24 vessels including two 45 000 ton battleships and an aircraft carrier. The plan speeds construction by duplicating parts and securing supplies, aiming to finish several ships ahead of schedule in the 1940 program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Charles Edison
Edison
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Roosevelt
Actus
Boise Financier Neitzel Visits Cass County Friends
H R Neitzel of Boise Idaho arrives in Cass county visiting Mrs F R Guthmann and daughter Minnie. He plans to travel to South Bend Indiana to visit relatives then perhaps to New York for the world fair before returning west. He reports his family healthy and notes Guthmanns now reside in Tucson Arizona with Frank in banking and Joe a University of Arizona law student.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Neitzel
Boise
Idaho
F. R. Guthmann
Minnie
Neitzel
South Bend
Indiana
New York City
Cass County
Joe Guthmann
C. F. Guthmann
Murdock
Tucson
Arizona
Frank
Joe
University of Arizona
Shower guests at Kriskey home omit Lewannn Kelley
Attendance at a Monday evening shower for Mrs. Robert Slavicek and Mrs. Vincent Kelley held at the Thomas Kriskey home lists guests including Lewannn Kelley but her name was omitted from the final roll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Slavicek
Vincent Kelley
Thomas Kriskey
Lewannn Kelley
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Kleinbasel
Wescott’s
RED Cross
Sewing Club
Thomas Walling Company
Camp
Sheldon
Dizzy
Dizzy Dean
Chicago Cubs
RKO Pathe
Journal
Hereford
Myron Wiles
Veterans Hospital
R. W. Knorr
King Korn
Vacation Bible School
Nebraska Art Committee
Hartford Hail Insurance
Navy Yards
Defense
Uncle Zeke
Creamery
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