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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
4
Miss Ivy Mougay of Omaha visits her parents in Union. Residents and visitors from Plattsmouth Omaha Murray Lincoln and Weeping Water attend Memorial Day events and socialize with friends. The Trunkenbolf Co adds new service station access and Rev W A Taylor delivers Memorial Day address.
Advertisement notes seed and grain pricing with a warning to sell before other buyers. Claims best price for grain and seed corn at 75 cents per bushel and urges customers to inquire at the seller.
Union merchants report the free picture show for visitors is a great success and announce that talking pictures will be provided with greatly increased facilities. Local businessmen stay ready to invest to entertain patrons.
Mrs Helen Gruber and family plus friends enjoyed a river side birthday outing but a sudden storm drenched them and caused the party to slide into a ditch on the return trip. They were pulled out and heated by the rain easing the long breath.
Lloyd Billig and family of Omaha joined relatives in Union for a picnic at Arbor Lodge Nebraska City. Heavy rain threatened the group prompting an early departure. They returned with Betty Jown who had been visiting.
Robert James his wife and daughter Miss Helen travel with Mrs. William James and Lena Barbara and driver Paul Davis by car toward the eastern states. They plan to see their old Ohio home and Harold James in Boston. They will inspect Pacific fleet ships on a six months voyage.
A brief note describes a cruise in the Atlantic Ocean with hopes to visit the Union Navy recruits who recently joined the service and are from the local vicinity and nearby towns.
The Union water source has been improved after pumping out sand from the well. A J P Jay's farm reports a 200 foot well with 125 feet of water and 75 feet to water surface. Rainfall forecasts suggest drying wells will soon supply ample pure water again.
Propst of Ralston engaged in Cosdon liquid gas bulk service brought a gas load for Henry Becker in Union on Monday. He was accompanied by Frank McDaniels and the Propst family returning from Lake Worth Florida to visit relatives in Ralston. Robert L Propst has regained his sight after prior loss.
Frank Warden and James Greene traveled to Indianapolis last week to witness the annual Memorial Day 500 mile race. The event featured fast speeds and a grueling four hour contest that thrilled the spectators.
Twenty one people were prostrated by heat as thousands lined Riverside drive to visit ships in the Hudson. The aircraft carrier Saratoga drew the largest crowds with about 20,000 visitors then crossing her gangplank. Sailors on shore attended special church services in their honor.
In Havana the chauffeur for the Spanish consul was gravely wounded by three assailants who struck him in the cubomobile as the consul’s wife shopped in the Prado. Police fired at the trio and arrested one suspect. this marked a second attack on a foreign diplomat’s chauffeur within a week.
Notice to directors officers stockholders and creditors of the Bank of Union Union Nebraska that the Department of Banking as receiver and liquidating agent seeks court authorization to contract with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a loan secured by bank assets. Hearing set for June 16 1934 at 10 am in Cass County Nebraska Court.
Local residents visit relatives in Greenwood Lincoln Harlan and Elmwood. School and church events include Methodist Children's Day program and Temple High seniors commencement with Earl Stewart earning a master's. Local clubs and youth groups meet as residents travel to Lincoln Seward and Omaha for events.
In Madison Wisconsin a backyard fire destroyed an old tarpaper shack while families watched firemen fight the flames. Ernest Daleo aged 5 and Josephine Montalto aged 8 died in the blaze.
Nebraska's 1932 33 corn acreage under contract and hogs under contract will receive about 29 129 000 in gross benefits from the government. About 84 percent or 4 395 000 hogs are under contract and 1 757 000 acres are contracted for corn. County quotas near completion and county committees to receive them soon. Planting rules extend pasturing and forage planting in drought counties through 1934 with limits on harvest timing.
Bates Book Store showcases Father Day cards as a cheerful reminder for Dad on the special day set aside to honor him. The event centers on gifting and celebrating paternal figures this Sunday.
The report notes higher Canadian birthrates than in the United States, especially in Quebec. In ages 20 to 24 Quebec women had more than twice as many children as U S women, and by 40 to 44 the gap exceeded three to one. The Dionne birth in 24 to 29 shows Canada leading in reproductive rates.
Former Nebraska governor and Missouri River Navigation president urges rapid navigation development at a Rotary Club, outlining an eight year campaign for valley equality and opportunity through improved river transport. He cites Panama Canal effects driving 15,000 industries from the Mississippi and Missouri valleys, including shoe and canning plants, and notes shifts toward the Great Lakes and Gulf regions.
See the goods you buy and avoid misleading catalog descriptions by choosing to trade with a hometown merchant. Local shops provide direct comparison, personalized service, and quicker, trustable transactions for customers.
Ak-Sar-Ben Den Shows begin at the Coliseum on Monday June 11 for the 40th season with Monday appearances through June and July except July 2. Plattsmouth's night is June 18 and tickets are available from local ambassadors such as Elmer Webb. The 40th anniversary edition features cattle country themes and enhanced production.
Representative Knutson of Minnesota proposes a national war prevention policy to bar export of munitions and restrict financial aid to nations at war unless they subscribe to a U S code of warfare. He says the bill would apply only in wartime to allow the United States to protect itself under its own rules.
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