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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1929

Page

4

Local visitors noted from Lincoln to Union and beyond

The report lists residents including Joe Banning, Niday, Porter, Dr. G. H. Gilmore and son John, Carl Balfour and son, Floyd Livingston, Frank DeLonge and family, Mrs. C. C. B. Smith, Miss Mary Donnelly Robb, L. G. Todd and Gussie Robb, E. E. Leach, Henry H. Becker, D. Ray Frans and family, and Dr. Gilmore group. They traveled for business, visits, or schooling, with some segments detailing moves to Perry Winterset and on to Kentucky and Los Angeles area connections.

Joe Banning Lincoln Niday Plattsmouth Porter G. H. Gilmore John Murray Mr. and Airs R. Frans Union Carl Balfour Soul Nehawka Floyd Livingston Plattemouth Henry Becker Frank DeLonge Wm. Craig CC. B. Smith Hawthorne California Los Angeles Nebraska Nebraska City L. G. Todd Gussie Robb E. E. Leach Frans Brothers Lumber Yard Henry H. Becker Omakbe D. Ray Frans Perry Winterset Wm. Frans Iowa Summerset Kentucky Quinton

Auto Service Philosophy from a Local Shop

A local car shop states its aim to keep any car in optimal running order for its type and notes that some makes perform better than others. The business emphasizes delivering the best service possible under the circumstances and performing top quality work.

Fast Union cemetery group elects officers and plans upkeep

The members and officers of the Fast Union cemetery met last Monday at the Bank of Union building to elect officers and approve steps to care for the property repair fencing and clean the church and church yard.

Fast Union Cemetery Bank of Union

Program Postponed Till Sunday at Baptist Church

The program scheduled for last Sunday night was postponed due to severe weather and will be held this coming Sunday evening at the Baptist church. All are invited to attend and participate in the planned events, with a fine program prepared by the ladies.

Baptist Church

Discourse Honors Walker Bates at Nehawka Funeral

Reverend W A Taylor of the Baptist church preached last Tuesday in Nehawka over the remains of Walker Bates. He cited Saint Pauls words I have fought a good fight and finished my course and spoke to a large crowd paying last respects to a respected member.

W. A. Taylor The Baptist Nehawka Walker Bates Baptist Church Taylor Saint Paul

Union to Pave Frontage from Blacksmith Shop to Bank

Work planned in Union includes laying a concrete gutter in front of H. M. Griffin's blacksmith shop and along the lot east of it toward the bank. The improvement aims to modernize drainage and curb appeal for the area.

Union H. M. Griffin

Griffin Plans Gas Pumps Installation at Local Site

Mr Griffin is set to install gas pumps at a specified local site. The project will expand fueling options and is expected to attract more visitors to the area.

Survey Crews Ready to Locate Big Muddy Bridge

Two survey crews will map the road from the town eastward to the Missouri river and study the river to determine the best site for a new bridge. One crew is from the state, the other from Woods Brothers of Lincoln, who hold the erection contract. The arrangement signals an early start for the bridge project pleasing local residents.

Union Missouri Woods Brothers Linccoln

Rosary College Musical Features Miss Ann Rauth

Miss Ann Rauth daughter of J C Rauth of Manley assisted violinist Miss Margaret Granger in a May 15 program at Rosary college River Forest Illinois near Chicago. Rauth sang A Song of Gladness and The Year s at the Spring Protheroe with enthusiastic applause from the audience. She shows high talent in music and studies at Rosary college.

Ann Rauth J.C. Rauth Manley Margaret Granger Rosary College Rauth Protheroe The River Forest Illinois Chicago

Union Business Men Form Active Organization

Dr. W. H. Achenbach leads Union business men to unite for city interests. About thirty-three signers form the Union Business Men’s Club with officers President Dr W H Achenbach Vice President W E Moore Secretary Treasurer Phillip F Rihn and directors W B Banning D R Frans and George A Stites An entertainment committee is named and weekly noontime meetings begin June 10 at the Clark Hotel with lunches and city improving discussions.

Union W. H. Achenbach Monary W. H. A. Achenbach W. E. Moore Phillip F. Rihn Treasury Ww. B. Banning D. R. Frans George A. Stites James Fitzpatrick Patrick EB. Roddy C. W. Clark Union Business Men’s Club Clark Hotel

Nebraskans Fail to Place at Chicago Meet

The 1929 University of Chicago interscholastic track meet drew 900 athletes from 30 states. Nebraska and Iowa entries failed to place. Jack Keller of Columbus tied the 120 yard high hurdles world record and then set a new 220 yard low hurdles mark. Mooseheart wins academy title. Ralph Metcalfe of Tilden Tech ties world records in 100 and 220 yard dashes.

University of Chicago Chicago Nebraska Iowa Homer Spangler University of Nebraska Lincoln Jack Keller East High Columbus Eugene Beatty Northeastern Detroit Froebel High Gary Ind Arsenal High Indianapolis Fort Collins Colo Fulton St. Joseph Tilden Tech Wichita Kas Northwestern High Sioux Falls S. D Central High Munice Lewis and Clark Spokane Wash Pontiac Ill Mooseheart Lake Forest Culver Military Academy Terrill Tex St. Johns Delafield Wis Ralph Metcalfe Metcalfe Keller

Rates on Canned Goods to Stand

Lincoln May 29 The state railway commission refused to review a readjustment of canned foods rates tied to proposed carload cuts from Omaha to Hastings and Grand Island and intermediate points The commission said only whether the rate is reasonable and that a statewide rate overhaul cannot be considered on this single application The note adds that Hastings and Grand Island interest may pursue separate investigations if desired

Lincoln State Railway Commission Burlington, Northwestern Union Pacific Omaha Hastings Grand Island Nebraska

Should memorial day honor a Civil War veteran buried in Seward

William H. Smith asks if Orlando Cassler's unmarked grave should be decorated on Memorial Day. Cassler, executed fifty years ago, has never appeared on the soldier dead list or the original roll. Local efforts found no marker and flowers faded after each season, ending past practice.

Seward Neb William H. Smith M. M. Campion

Tornado Insurance Advice From J P Faler For Town and Farm

In tornado season, J P Faler offers insurance guidance for both town and farm properties. The note emphasizes coverage options and risk mitigation for communities and rural holdings.

J. P. Faler

Honduras protests Guatemalan claim to border region

Tegucigalpa reports Honduras published El Cinchado note asserting El Cinchado is integral Honduran territory and that Honduras has sovereign rights since 1902. The document blames Guatemala for intrusions since 1915 and notes U.S. mediation in 1917 left the area in status quo, despite Guatemala’s 1923 occupation and building plans.

Honduras Tegucigalpa Guatemala Cuyamel Fruit Company el Cindhado United States

Americans show $750 per capita income in 1927 real terms

Washington reports the commerce department findings that Americans had a total realized income of 390.6 billion dollars last year, averaging about 750 dollars per person. The figure reflects 1927 real income levels and was released on Thursday.

Washington Commerce Department

Cass County Board of Equalization Meets in Plattsmouth

The Cass County Board of Equalization will convene June 11 1929 at 9:00 a m in the commissioners chamber at the courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska to equalize the 1925 assessment. Claims for equalization must be filed with the county clerk by June 13 1929. Attest Geo R Sayles Cass County Clerk.

Cass County Board of Equalization Cass County Nebraska Commissioners’ Chamber Court House Plattsmouth

Andrew Drumm Institute Opens Farm Home for Boys

Kansas City leaders unveil the Andrew Drumm Institute a 370 acre farm project to educate and train boys of good character. H R Nelson the superintendent manages a campus with dormitory school facilities and plans for manual labor and agricultural careers for youths aged 7 to 15 as the institution aims for self support.

Kansas City Andrew Drumm Drumm W. A. Cochel Institute H. R. Nelson Nelson University of Missouri

King George Remains Unchanged as Windsor Hosts Doctors

At Windsor Castle on Sunday the king’s condition was unchanged. Doctors Dawson Hewitt and Dr. Martyn, after a two hour visit from London, examined the monarch. The king’s birthday honors list includes five new peers, eleven baronets, and thirty-two knights.

London Winder Castle George D Dawson Stanley Hewig Windsor Martyn Ron Indicape of Strathnayor Literture Robert Bridges Galsworthy

Lincoln baby born with two teeth at Memorial Day

A baby girl arrived at a local hospital on Memorial Day. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Kehling and already has two lower front teeth. The newborn is about two months old and typically babies do not have teeth this early.

Lincoln Conrad Kehling Giati

Calls for Vote on Farm Relief Before Recess

President Hoover said both Senate and House Republican leaders favor no recess in the special session until farm relief is complete and a fixed date for the tariff bill is set. Proposed dates include June 12 start and Sept 9 end of recess with votes in November. Opposition to recess cited by Senator Borah and Senator Jones.

Washington Senate House Hoover Watson Conference Committee Tilson Senate Finance Committee Borah Idaho Jones Congress Sendal Simmons North Carolina Finance Committee Idahoan State Journal

Pope Observes 72nd Birthday Amid Audiences and Mail

Pope Pius XX celebrated his 72nd birthday with audiences and busy correspondence. He postponed replies to congratulatory telegrams and cables, while his health remains robust. An advance birthday thrill came Thursday night as he tested a luxury car gifted by the Italian Automobile Club.

Vatican City Pius Xx Pontiff Desio Italy Achille Ratti Italian Automobile Club

Doctor to Operate Patient Clinic at Rome Hotel

An internal medicine physician with twenty five years of experience will operate a patient clinic at the Rome Hotel on Tuesday June 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event invites attendees seeking medical consultation and care.

One Day Only Free Consultation with Dr Doran in Minneapolis

Community members may visit Dr Doran for a one day free consultation at 42 535 Boston Block Minneapolis Minnesota. He emphasizes internal medicine and diet to avoid surgery with numerous treated conditions including ulcers liver gall bladder kidney and nerve disorders and various digestive and circulatory issues. He is a licensed Nebraska physician offering personalized care in his private laboratory.

Doran Gmshe Ile Pousande

Lindy Keeps Himself Lost As Lindbergh Vanishes Again

New York reports Col. Charles A. Lindbergh vanished Monday after leaving the Dwight W. Morrow estate in Englewood New Jersey. His Falcon plane sits ready in Schenectady with two parachutes while a vigil at North Haven Maine brought no clue. Observers speculate he may be on an aerial honeymoon evading publicity.

New York Dwight W. Morrow Englewood N. J Charles A. Lindbergh Anne Spencer Morrow Roosevelt Field France Schnectady N. Y North Haven Lindberghs Lindbergh

Lucas Confirmed as Tax Commissioner

Washington reports Robert H. Lucas of Louisville was confirmed by the Senate on Wednesday to serve as commissioner of internal revenue.

Lucas Washington Robert H. Lucas Louisville Internal Revenue Senate

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