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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1934
Page
8
Mrs James T Begley of this city filed Wednesday for the democratic nomination for Cass county register of deeds. She has led in the Woman's club and other community organizations and entered politics after Judge Begley's sudden March death prompted her to seek the office at the primary.
Miss Bernice Ballance of Lincoln recently completed a successful teaching term in Keokuk public schools and traveled home to Lincoln. She plans a summer with her parents Mr and Mrs Sem Ballance, former Plattsmouth residents.
Mr and Mrs Henry Blarkjohn and son William departed Sunday by auto for Henning Minnesota near their summer cottage on a lake. They plan several weeks at the lake resort to enjoy fishing and outdoor life in Minnesota woods and lakes.
John Sattler Jr visits North Platte for the Nebraska Funeral Directors meeting in session this week. He traveled by car and expects a pleasant and profitable session.
Dr and Mrs C C Hudson have returned home after a weekend in St Joseph Missouri. They attended the wedding of a longtime friend during their visit.
A note highlights a memory card titled Father available among a wide price range at Bates Bock store. The ad emphasizes variety and affordability for Father themed cards.
The Omaha district marks the 100th anniversary of the first Methodist pioneer mission to Oregon led by Jason Lee. A caravan tracing the original route will travel June 27 to July with visits in Des Moines Council Bluffs Omaha Lincoln Grand Island Hastings North Platte Scottsbluff and other towns. Jason Lee and his party took 140 days in 1834.
Mrs. Mittie Pulte, 32, is jailed in Colder Colorado while Sheriff Biggins probes her claim that husband Norval Pulte, 33, was killed by an accidental rifle discharge in his yard. Neighbors spoke of a noontime quarrel at the Pyle home over the family car.
Six people were killed and many wounded on the first day of Spain's general farm strike. Official sources said turnout was small, and the government avoided crop losses despite protests.
Mrs. Harry Nielsen, recently discharged from an Omaha hospital after an appendicitis operation, has returned home to recuperate. She is reported to be feeling much improved and hopes to regain her former health soon.
Nebraska's acting re employment director Mr F W Cornell reports a serious shortage of skilled labor across counties due to high demand at national re employment offices for public works projects. Workers in highway trades should contact their county re employment office and indicate willingness to work outside their home county. Smaller employers are urged to expand hiring through the service to aid community employment.
The Sunday rainstorm spread well across the county with Nehawka seeing exceptionally heavy rain that aided crops. West of the city a six mile area recorded rain with near torrential bursts near Starkjohn farm. Water covered roads around Four Mile Creek briefly hindering travel.
Clyde Jackson of this city, severely injured about ten days ago in an accident at the Lyman Richey sand and gravel pits, is reported doing as well as possible. He remains under treatment for a badly injured foot and three broken ribs, disclosed by examination at St Joseph hospital where he is being cared for.
Deputy Sheriff Tom Walling responded to sightings near Murray of five wagonloads of gypsies causing trouble at a filling station. The group was driven away in their cars toward Lincoln after being ordered to move. He followed to the county line and confirmed they had left Cass County.
Mrs Charline Smith and Quenton Zeigler of Kattawa Kentucky visit Mr Jesse Robbins and family. They will be accompanied home by Mr and Mrs Robbins and H E Moore with Mr Moore and nephew Quenton Zeigler driving through by car.
Lewden H Laughlin an attorney from Lincoln visited Tuesday afternoon calling on R A Bates publisher and Mrs Bates. Laughlin a Republican candidate for congress in the first district begins his campaign to meet voters and gain support. He was joined by George B Bucknell a Greenwood veteran and longtime friend, both having prior ties in Gage County and later Greenwood and Lincoln.
Howard Coe and his wife Mrs. Coe formerly Miss Clara Trilety visited in town and then he left for Lincoln to receive his medical degree at the University of Nebraska. He will begin an internship at University Hospital in Omaha after graduation. Mr and Mrs Coe stayed with Mr and Mrs Anton Trilety during the weekend.
In the Race of Nations dance at Lakeview park Carter Lake Miss Edith Christy of Plartsmouth and partner Hugh Clark of Council Bluffs hold second place in the contest. They enter their 144th hour of dancing as the endurance event continues tonight at 8 oclock.
Albert Hikes charged with assault and battery on Henry Kuhmann appeared in county court and pled guilty. He was fined five dollars plus costs, paid the amount, and was released.
Eight Cass County students were among 754 graduates at the University of Nebraska commencement in Lincoln. From Murdock: Lela Iva McCrory and Mary K. McHugh and Donald M. Schewe. Nehawka: Ruth E. Chapman and Werner F. H. Schumaker. Avoca: Ruth A. Preston. Elmwood: Denice H. Greene. Weeping Water: Dorothy M. Fisher. Speeches by Samuel A. Eliot of Boston at the baccalaureate and Owen D. Young at graduation drew a large crowd.
Rev and Mrs John Calvert resign as superintendent and matron of Mothers Jewels home at York effective Aug 1. They are succeeded by Rev and Mrs J Smith from the Iowa conference who return from a seven year mission stint in Colombia. Under the Calverts improvements were made including Mills cottage, Spurlock cottage, and a new barn. Seventeen graduates from the home now work in Omaha. Calvert once led First M E church here.
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