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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1932

Page

6

Local Visit Ties Koop Family to West Point Plant

Harold A. Koop, recently stationed at West Point and head of the Lyman Richey Sand and Gravel plant, visited his Louisville family over the weekend. The Curtis family, tied to the company, just hosted a Omaha wedding for H Farnham Curtis and Chrystal Pool before a Kansas City trip. the couple will reside in Omaha.

Harold A. Koop West Point Lyman- Richey Sand and Gravel Company Louisville Mr. Koop Plattsmouth H. Farnham Curtis Sroom Omaha North Side Curtis Louisville Courier

Salt Creek Floods Farms at Ashland

Lincoln June 3 Thousands of acres between Waverly and Ashland were under water as Salt Creek overflowed its banks after heavy rains. Pastures became lakes. a water sheet north of Greenwood covered over half a mile. Water reached two feet that night while the Blue River rose two inches per hour. Officials moved to prevent crossing on S Y A highway near Seward as driftwood threatened the Salt Creek bridge. Traffic detours used Milford or a higher bridge south of Seward. The Salt Creek bridge west of Lincoln was reported in dangerous condition.

Lincoln Waverly Ashland Salt Creek Greenwood Blue River S-Y-A Seward Milford Lincoln Creek York Nebraska Motor Club World-Herald

Grand Lodge Dedicates Monument With Bellevue Ceremony

The Nebraska A A F and A M grand lodge in Omaha adjourns to Bellevue for a public unveiling marking 75 years since chartering. The ceremony draws many local attendees. visits to the Freemont Orphans Home and the Masonic Home may be omitted this year, while lodge officers inspect both homes as usual.

Grand Lodge Nebraska Aa. FL & A. M Omaha Bellevue Grand Lodge of Nebraska Fremont

Local Singer McCarty Featured in Orange Concert

The Musical Courier May 21 notes Jack McCarty, former Plattsmouth boy, as tenor soloist with the Student Nurses Glee Club of Orange Memorial Hospital at First Presbyterian Church Orange New Jersey. The performance drew encores and praised his fine tenor. McCarty studies under Anita Rio in New York City and resides at an exclusive hotel there. He is the son of Mrs. T. C. McCarty of this city.

The Musical Courier First Presbyterian Church Orange New Jersey Jack McCarty Plattsmouth Student Nurses Glee Club Orange Memorial Hospital McCarty the Courier Anita Rio New York City T. C. McCarty

Settlement in Missouri Valley Pipeline Case

The Missouri Valley Pipeline Co. paid Mr. C Lawrence Stull the district court jury award of 2024.10 dollars for damages from a natural gas pipeline route. The case began with condemnation proceedings in county court and an appraiser’s finding of 1858 dollars, later increased by the jury at trial.

The Missouri Valley Pipeline Co C. Lawrence Stull Stull

Move to New Offices for Plattsmouth Loan & Building

The Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association relocates from J. W. Crabill’s to M. D. Brown jewelry store. The secretary E. P. Lutz now oversees affairs. a fire and burglar proof vault at Brown’s is shared with the city treasurer’s records. The new site offers easy access for the public.

Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association J. W. Crabill Building and Loan Association

Questioned Bayonet Edges on Men’s Straw Hats Debate

A lighthearted inquiry ponders whether the disarmament conference will address the issue of bayonet edges on men’s straw hats. The phrasing mirrors parliamentary style questions and reflects public curiosity rather than a formal policy item.

Fine Recital Highlight Grace Leidy Burger Students

Last evening at the public library auditorium Grace Leidy Burger presented her violin pupils aided by piano students from Mrs J M Robert s studio. The recital featured both Plattsmouth and Omaha studios with young talents Billy Reddie Elaine Burger and Andy Leidy among the attractions.

Grace Leidy-Burger Public Library J. M. Roberts Omaha Plattsmouth

Catholic Daughters State Officers Meet In Omaha

Mrs Frank Mullen state monitor of the Catholic Daughters of America traveled to Omaha for a conference of state officers. The meeting will be held at the Knights of Columbus club house and attended by all state officers.

Frank Mullen The Catholic Daughters of America Omaha Order Knights of Columbus Club

New Superintendent from Geneva Plans Local Home Move

Mr and Mrs L S Devoe arrived from Geneva on Friday to tour residences here and plan to move soon. They intend to settle to begin the school year in September.

Paving on No 24 No 24 No 24 No 24

Governor Charles W. Bryan announces the first contract for paving on highway No 24 from Lincoln to Eagle, a ten mile section. Cass county communities and towns like Plattsmouth, Union, Nehawka, Weeping Water, Elmwood and Avoca supported the project, hoping completion next year.

Lincoln Charles W. Bryan Eagle Cass County Our No. 24 Plattsmouth Union Nehawka Weeping Water Elmwood Avoca Highway Department Otoe Lancaster Bryan Nebraska

Check Artists Sought in Worthless Nebraska City Checks

Sheriff Ed Thimgan Deputy Ray Becker and Officers Pickrel and Stewart hunted a man and woman wanted for passing numerous worthless checks in Nebraska City. Reports traced a car with trailer seen near Welshimer station then heading west on the Louisville road. The pursuit failed as the suspects eluded officers on a less traveled road.

Ed Thimgan Ray Becker Pickrel and Stewart Nebraska City Otoe County Welshimer Louisville Y Pickrel Thimgan

Honor Past Officers at Womans Relief Corps Meeting

The Womans Relief Corps gathered at Mrs. Robert Troop’s home on Friday for a covered dish luncheon honoring charter president Mrs. Agnes Chapman and conductor Mrs. Emily Tingate. About 25 members attended with guest Mrs. Isaac Pearlman of Omaha asVal Burker spoke on the corps history.

Womans Relief Corps Robert Troop Agnes Chapman Emily Tingate Val Burker Legion Auxiliary Fred Egenberger

Lincoln visitors call on Mr. and Mrs. Egenberger

Mr. and Mrs. W S Scott of Lincoln with Miss Mary Weckbach and Miss Tillie Weckbach visit the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred G Egenberger. Mrs. Scott is Mamie Vivian formerly of this city and the party renews many old friendships during the stay.

W.S. Scott Lincoln Mary and Tillie Weckbach Fred G. Egenberger Scott Mamie Vivian Weckbach

Funeral of Robert Schroeder Near Cedar Creek

Funeral services for Robert Schroeder age 20 were held Wednesday at Glendale church west of Cedar Creek. Rev C O Troy led the service with solos by Frank A Cloidt and Estelle Baird. interment followed at Glendale cemetery near the church.

Robert Schroeder Glendale Church Cedar Creek Sattler Funeral Glendale C. O. Troy First Methodist Church Frank A. Cloidt Estelle Baird Glendale Cemetery

Westminster Guild Organized by Presbyterian Girls

Mrs. F. A. Cloidt hosted a Presbyterian church group as they organize a Westminster Guild for girls aged 18 to 24. Officers elected are Helen Waren president Fern Stivers vice president Wilhelmina Henrichsen secretary and Gertrude Vallery treasurer. The next meeting is June 14 with Mrs. Cloidt and Mrs. McClusky as patrons.

F. A. Cloidt Presbyterian Church Westminster Guild McClusky Cloidt Helen Waren Fern Stivers Wilhelmina Henrich Gertrude Vallery Guild

Trio Held After Shoplifting Search Near Nebraska City

Chief Libershal and Deputy Becker halted an old Kansas plated Ford after a report of three shoplifters. A woman and two men were questioned at the courthouse. search found only bedding and personal effects, leading officers to release the travelers as they headed north toward Fremont.

Libershal Nebraska City Ryder Becker Kansas Court House Fremont

Hastings Hosts Nebraska D A R and P E O Meeting Leaders

Mrs. Edgar Hill Wescott of Plattsmouth Nebraska state regent of the Nebraska D A R spent three days in Hastings as convention director for the state P E O singing. She spoke on the Bicentennial Birth of George Washington and met Niobrara chapter members to discuss plans for the D A R state conference scheduled in Hastings in March 1933.

Edgar Hill Wescott Plattsmouth Nebraska Daughters of the American Revolution Hastings George Washington Wescott Niobrara

Showing Improvement From Friday's Daily

Mr and Mrs Albert Murray and daughter Mildred visited the city for a short time to attend to trading and visit friends. Mildred is recovering from injuries suffered in a runaway a few weeks ago but still feels effects. She thanks friends for gifts flowers cards and calls.

Albert Murray Mildred

Bryant couple returns to city for repair work at O K garage

Mr and Mrs R V Bryant former residents have returned to the city to settle here. Mr Bryant will oversee repair work at the O K garage on Washington avenue and has already begun work with a pleasing start. He is an expert in machine and auto repair and was previously employed in a local shop.

R. V. Bryant Bryant O. K Washington Avenue

Mrs Agnes Chapman to Move to Kansas City

Mrs Agnes Chapman will depart early next week to Kansas City Missouri to live with her daughter Mrs Ruth Stepple and family who are moving from Wichita Kansas. Chapman has resided in Wichita during the past week visiting relatives and old friends.

Agnes Chapman Kansas City Missouri Chapman Missouri City Ruth Stepple Wichita Kansas

Hog butchered at Nelson Berger farm near Nehawka

Sheriff Ed Thimgan investigated after a hog was killed and the carcass removed from Nelson Berger's farm near Nehawka. The theft was found by the volunteer butcher who left the entrails, prompting a search with his son Leslie Thimgan to find the perpetrator.

Ed Thimgan Nelson Berger Nehawka Mr. Berger Leslie Thimgan

Taxi Line Change Hands at Hotel Riley

The taxi line operated by John Becker for the past year has been sold to Hubert Dew. Dew now runs the business from Hotel Riley and will handle driving and calls day and night.

John Becker Hubert Dew Riley Dew

Return From Road Work Near Tekamah

The force of workmen from Modern Construction Co has returned to town after completing grading and graveling of the state highway near Tekamah. Henry and Joe McMahen Jr were with the crew and supervised the contract’s completion.

Modern Construction Co Tekamah Henry Joe McMahen, Jr

Divorce Granted in District Court for Dykes and Lena Dykes

This morning in district court a decree of divorce was granted to C Fr Dykes from Lena Dykes. The defendant did not contest the action. The parties were previously divorced and later remarried, the former decree having been secured by Mrs. Dykes.

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