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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1939
Page
4
Greenwood residents share news of relatives visiting Valparaiso Genoa Dorchester Louisville and Tucson with several funeral attendances in Ashland and Gordon. A May 29 birth brings James Leon Brown. local gatherings feature orchestral practice and card luncheons.
Memorial Day services were held on May 30 at the Christian church with Rev. Williams delivering the invocation and Col. Phil Hall presiding. Mrs. Dyer and Miss Kelly performed patriotic pieces, Supt. Devoe gave a commemorative address, and American Legion members attended with auxiliary members. The high school orchestra played, a benediction followed, and flowers were laid at the cemetery graves.
Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at the Christian church in Greenwood for Mrs Myrtle Stewart 64 of South Bend Washington. She leaves husband Arthur five sons and three daughters Walter Vernon Lawrence Gerald and Everett of South Bend Washington Mrs Howard Richards of Greenwood Mrs Catherine Baird and Mrs Margaret Panfilis of South Bend plus other relatives.
Bend Washington area obituary notes two surviving sisters Miss Ella Johnson of Greenwood and Mrs. Tom Pierce of York Nebraska. Two sons John and Alonzo preceded her in death. Rev Williams officiated funerals with burial in Greenwood cemetery.
A Tuesday noon dinner in the Anderson building hosted by the Cemetery Association drew many longtime residents and relatives. The annual affair serves as a social reunion and funds the maintenance of Greenwood cemetery with support from the public and lot owners.
The twenty third annual Alumni banquet of Greenwood schools was held at the Christian church Saturday evening May 27. A splendid dinner and program featured a Chalk Talk by Oz Blick, with plates for sixty. Toastmaster Ramon Newkirk opened the after dinner program with Welcome Pards followed by talks by Betty Ann Card, John Clymer, Mr. Dyer, Ray Meyers, and Oz Black.
In Nebraska, rains improved the crop picture per A. E. Anderson state statistician. He noted wheat suffered severe damage from prolonged drought, but southeastern Nebraska fared better than expected. Overall corn is growing well and progressing satisfactorily.
Officials say the British submarine Thetis had two prior accidents, including one to its diving controls, before its launch a year ago. Cammell-Laird managing director R S Johnson described both incidents as minor and not significant to current troubles.
The Duke and Duchess of Windsor mark their second wedding anniversary with a secluded celebration. Reports say Edward's annual income has dropped by 75 000 to 100 000 dollars as they begin their third year in exile, while Edward still receives 200 000 to 225 000 dollars yearly to maintain their lifestyle.
Shanghai reports that the Nanking regime allied with Japan is building a coastal and river patrol fleet and will open a naval academy with about 500 students. Japanese instructors will lead the academy as the new force seeks to relieve Japanese ships on the Yangtze and coast.
Numerous revisions from bookkeeping shifts cut the aid amount for old age, blind, and dependent children for the coming biennium. Chairman Frank Brady of the appropriations committee filed an amendment reducing the 1939-41 budget by 107,100 dollars, lowering the bill total from 15,054,000 to 14,946,900.
Prompt services offer rubber stamps produced to order at a price well below current rates. If you need stamps visit us for the best value and quick service.
Trout fishing opens in western national parks by June 15 with restrictions lifting. Lassen Volcanic Park began May 1 and Mt. Rainer streams opened May 11. Olympic and Glacier parks also report strong early catches. Licenses required in Lassen and Yosemite with per day limits of 20 fish and 10 golden trout, depending on park rules.
The article suggests replacing stubborn lawn patches with Snow in Summer Cerastium Tomentosum. It notes the groundcover is low spreading hardy and tolerates trampling, with silvery foliage and early profuse white flowers. It cites use around tree trunks where grass fails to grow.
Supreme Court clerk announces Justice Charles Evans Hughes, age 77, is suffering an intestinal ulcer and will be bedridden for some time. Earlier this year he had grippe after addressing the special joint session of Congress on March 4 and was absent from the court for six weeks. Appointed in 1930.
Three transients were killed and a fourth was in critical condition in Stockton California as police and sheriffs deputies hunted a single assailant who bludgeoned them while they slept in hobo jungles. A sweep of forty six itinerants followed, virtually clearing the camps along the railroad tracks.
Notice to creditors of the Axel Nelson estate in Cass County Nebraska. Claims must be filed by October 2, 1939. A hearing to examine and adjust all claims will be held October 6, 1939 at 10 a.m. in the County Court room, Plattsmouth. Dated June 2, 1939. A. H. Duxbury County Judge.
Petition filed for probate of instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Byron Golding deceased. H. A. Schneider named as Administrator with will annexed. Hearing set for June 30, 1939 at 10 a.m. in the probate court. Dated May 29, 1939.
Public auction set for June 10 1939 at 10 a m at the south front door of Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska. Real estate includes specified portions of sections 17 20 and the NW quarter of 17 and more totaling about 207 acres. Property owned by Erna Ladus et al and levied to satisfy a Travelers Insurance Company judgment.
George W Erickson and Mary Larsen Marshall file in Cass County District Court to quiet title to the North Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section Fourteen Township Eleven North Range Nine East Cass County Nebraska and cancel mortgages and liens. Defendants must answer by July 3 1939 or allegations will be taken true and decree entered. Attorney H V Noland Ashland Nebraska. m18-25 1-8-15
The county court at Plattsmouth will hear claims against John Hirz estate numbered 3403 on September 29 1939 at ten oclock a m to examine hear allow and adjust all duly filed claims or objections. Dated May 26 1939. (Seal) County Judge.
Notice announces a hearing on the petition for determination of heirs in Estate No. 3408 in Cass County Nebraska. Ferdinand J. Hennings seeks death date and heirship for William Short who died testate circa 1885 and owned real estate in Plattsmouth. Hearing set for June 16 1939 in County Court Plattsmouth. Auction to follow July 1 1939 at the courthouse for real estate tied to a 1939 judgment.
Legal notice filed in Cass County Nebraska District Court announces court action with jurisdiction, parties and deadlines to respond follow local procedure and state law. Details include case type and required appearances or filings by specified dates.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska estate of Hannah Penn deceased docket 3292 May L. Ratcliff executrix of W C Ratcliff former executor files final report and asks for approval and release of bond hearing set June 23 1939 at 10 a m in Plattsmouth county court room all interested may appear and object if desired Dated May 25 1939 m29-3w Seal
Plaintiffs Robert M. Painter and Edna Mae Painter sue defendants including J V Hinchman and Mathew B Boyd to quiet title to lot 9 in block 59, Plattsmouth Nebraska. Court action began May 18 1939 with a July 10 1939 deadline to answer.
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