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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
6
Nebraska resident George A. J. Stroble is mentioned in a Tuesday date related record from the local paper, noting his involvement or appearance in a community event or notice. Further context is not provided in the fragment.
City resident and candidate for the Democratic nomination for governor, Mr. Stroble, a longtime Nebraska City businessman active in local affairs, traveled today toward Omaha to meet political allies and map campaign plans. Journal Wanv-Gds get results.
Eagles beat BREX 7 to 2 at Athletic Park before a large crowd. Miller pitched well for the Eagles while Merch and Hall stumbled on the mound for the BREX. Clyde Brittain hit a bases loaded homer in the late innings, and Clark made solid plays at second.
Henry Hunterman shells and ships corn to Marquardt elevator while Albert Stove delivers to the same facility and prices hold about fifty cents per bushel. Visitors include Philip Smeal, Elmer Henning and Merle at Gauer home. Propst of Lake Worth Florida and a group from Nebraska City and Beatrice.
Charles H. Findley, the corner grocer, has painted a large sign on his building announcing his business and inviting customers to bring country produce while he sells groceries. The sign is neat and enhances the building’s appearance.
Professor Leonard Larson of Avoca schools is urged by friends to seek the county superintendent of schools nomination at August primaries. The office is nonpartisan. Larson weighs the move while keeping the matter in prayer as supporters plot. his future remains undecided.
A Tuesday afternoon birthday gathering honored Duane Henry on his fourth birthday. Mrs Lon Henry hosted with help from Mrs Frank Mullen and Mrs Emmett Mullen. Many friends and playmates attended, enjoying games and a luncheon with a birthday cake.
The central town well in Avoes has failed to supply enough water during the long dry spell. Businessmen face inconvenience and some have hauled water from distant homes. A nearby well by the Missouri Pacific station exists but is hard for upper main street residents to reach.
Fred L. Carsten, who filed for the state senate, is canvassing and gaining encouragement. He is well known in the community and county and is said to have endeavored to do all possible for the area, as he daily gains more friends.
A group of Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. officers dropped into the city Tuesday for a conference and inspection at the local exchange and Plant. Attending were John Agee general manager H M Mc Culla J A McKenzie and R G Brewster all from Lincoln. Ray Misner district commercial manager hosted the visit.
Avoca town board met Monday to set the annual budget at 1 000 dollars and to grant a 25 year franchise to Farmers Telephone Co which has served the town for years without a franchise from the state board ensuring legal operations.
A large gathering occurred last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom for a family reunion of Mrs. Hallstrom’s relatives from across the country. The guest of honor was Mrs. Hallstrom’s father, with extended family attendance noted.
The Indies of the Holy Trinity Catholic church southeast of Avoca met at Mr. and Mrs. Max Straub’s residence on Tuesday afternoon to discuss church interests and enjoy a social session with good foods.
At the weekly luncheon the Rotary club presented the international relations section with letters from clubs in New Zealand Australia Cuba Canada Germany Scotland and Czechoslovakia. Ted Hadraba a Northwestern University Chicago honor student studying in Prague sent a letter from Czechoslovakia. R W Knorr led the program and a song period followed.
Officers Pickrel and Stewart arrested Fred Stull who listed Weeping Water as his residence. He claimed the car bore Saunders County plates and was jailed overnight awaiting Judge Graves. He was also noted for panhandling residents and appearing intoxicated.
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