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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1931

Page

2

Lincoln Visitor and Memorial Day Reveries

Alve News notes Frank L. Edwards visited Lincoln last Wednesday to handle business matters. Simon Rehmeier and family memorialized in Omaha visiting friends and paying respects at cemeteries. Uncle Henry S. Ough and Mrs. Clo O. Schaeffer with relatives spent Sunday in Lincoln. Charles F. Rosenow rejoices over Ray Clark’s arrival and a fine child. grandfather rejoices as well. A. B. Stromer and spouse attended Memorial at Wabash cemetery and heard Rev. W. A. Taylor’s address.

Frank L. Edwards Lincoln Simon Rehmeier Omaha Henry Charles F. Rosenow Ray Clark A. B. Stromer Wabash Cemetery W. A. Taylor Baptist Church of Union

Avoca land to be sold in Cass County sheriff sale

The sheriff of Cass County Nebraska will hold a public auction on July 11 1981 at 10:00 a.m. at the south front door of the courthouse Plattsmouth to sell West two thirds of Lot 4 Block 19 Village of Avoca to satisfy a judgment in favor of Byron Golding against Asa J Johnson et al. The sale is conducted under an order of sale from the Cass County District Court clerk C E Sedgway. Bert Reed sheriff Cass County Nebraska. 18-in

C. E. Sedgway District Court Cass County Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth Said Avoca Asa J. Johnson Byron Golding

Memorial Day Visits of Banning Family in Plattsmouth

John W. Banning his wife and sister in law Miss Mable O Donnell spent Memorial Day in Plattsmouth. They traveled via Union visiting briefly then decorated graves of relatives there and again at Wyoming cemetery where Memorial services were held and resting places honored.

Plattsmouth John W. Banning Mable O'Donnell Union Wyoming Cemetery

Ganz family visits KMMJ broadcast and bankers gathering

Attorney C D Ganz and his wife traveled from Mekes to Clay Center to deliver an over air address at KMMJ. They then visited Dayle Boyles in McCook and observed Memorial Day before heading to Hastings for a bankers convention last Monday. They returned home Tuesday evening.

Mekes KMMJ C. D. Ganz

Picnic Enjoyed by Alvo Methodist Youth Group

The Bible school class from the Methodist church at Alvo held a picnic at Ellis Mickel grove last Tuesday evening. They had a fine program with games and refreshments, making the gathering very pleasant.

Methodist Church of

Mrs. Eula Lackey and Family Visit South Bend

Mrs. Eula Lackey and her son Glen of Minitare spent time with her father Pred Weaver in South Bend. They visited at the home of Mrs. Clo O. Schieffer and her father Henry G. Ough for a pleasant stay.

Eula Lackey Glen Minitare Pred Weaver South Bend Clo O. Schieffer Henry G. Ough

Wesleyan Graduates Earn High Honors in Closing Exercises

Miss Evelyn Barkhurst graduates with high honors at Wesleyan University while Miss Wilma Barkhurst finishes the year with strong standing and a year remaining. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Parkhurst attended the closing exercises last Wednesday.

Wesleyan Misses Evelyn Wilma Barkhurst Wesleyan University Miss Evelyn Russ Wilma Miss Wilma Eugene Parkhurst

Back to His Post at South Pend Station

L. M. Scott returns to duties at South Pend after a three week relief period. He replaces the regular agent while Mr. Davis enjoyed a vacation and has now resumed his local responsibilities.

L. M. Scott South Pend Mr. Davis

Making Home in Plattsmouth

Earl Vermance visited Plattsmouth last Sunday to take Mr. Henry Thomas to live with the county for now. Thomas, aged and frail, has difficulty self care and will be sent to Piatismonth for better supervision and assured care.

Plattsmouth Earl Vermance Henry Thomas Thomas Piatismonth

Two Year Graduation at Wesleyan University

Doris Costman completed a two year program at Wesleyan University Place where she prepared a special teaching course and earned high marks. Her parents Mr and Mrs Coatman attended the close exercises and enjoyed the program meeting many friends.

Doris Costman Wesleyan University University Place M. Coatman

Stimson Plans Unofficial Europe Visit This Summer

Secretary of State Henry Stimson announces a two month informal tour of Europe this summer. He will not meet with European leaders to discuss international problems, but is expected to converse with officials in Italy France Germany and Great Britain during the trip.

Washington Stimson Ebresd Irs Europe Italy France Germacy Great Britain

Sale of Plattsmouth lots by order of sale

By order of sale the real estate of T W Hudgins et al is sold for cash on July 11 1923 at 10 oclock a m at the south front door of the court house Plattsmouth Cass county to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha Neb against the defendants Lots 7 and 8 in Block 59 in the City of Plattsmouth Nebraska are described as the property to be sold.

C. E. Sedgway Cass County Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth Cass State of T. W. Hudgins Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha

Plattsmouth Sheriff's Notice of Sale of Property

State of Nebraska Cass County district court notices a public sale on July l1 1931 at 10 oclock for a horse and land parcels in Plattsmouth to satisfy a judgement in favor of Paul H Gillan against Frances Schulze and others. Sale location Plattsmouth Nebraska with property described as Brydelmans and Donelans additions Lot 8 9 Block 2 and Lot 7 9 Block 2. Notice dated June 6 1931.

Notice for bids on school bus routes in Cass County

The Board of Education of School District No 102 Cass County Nebraska invites sealed bids by June 22 1931 at 8 p m for routes 1 2 4 5 with mileages and drivers listed Bids must be mileage based for the nine month school year September 1931 to May 1932 with automatic salary scaling if routes change The board may require proof of ability and may reject all bids Dated June 3 1931 H L Bornembier Secretary

Board of Education of Cass County Nebraska Hedge Corner Elmer Bennett Tipton Joe Vickers Harmony Paul Coatman Sand Bar Willard Timblin Roy Bennett H. L. Bornembier

Journal Want Ads Deliver Results At Low Cost

Classifieds in the Journal offer inexpensive advertising options with broad reach. Readers learn how to place small increments of ads and connect with buyers, sellers, and services quickly through concise notices.

Journal

State pays for two dead elephants to join university collection

State warrants totaling 13150 issued to James L. Clark Studios for tanning and mounting two African elephants from the Adam Breede collection at the University of Nebraska Museum. The purchase funds come from the university general fund. the collection will be housed in Morrill Hall with a hall named Elephant Hall.

Adam Breede Museum of the University of Nebraska Marsh University General Fund James L. Clark New York City H. O. Parsons Adam Bread Breede Morrill Hall E. H. Barbour Elephant Hall

Hunger drives lunch relief for ten thousand Los Angeles children

Ten thousand local school children received meals as thousands of women organized lunches and deliveries to public schools. The Tenth district Parent Teachers Congress said funds for the effort are exhausted after spending over 200000 this school year, with hundreds of cars mobilized. Mrs James K Yyttle noted no public appeal is allowed until September due to Community Chest rules.

Los Angeles Tenth District Parent Teachers Congress James K. Yyttle Community Chest Lund and Welfare

Notice of Administration in Cass County

In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska estate of William J Miller deceased a petition for administration has been filed alleging no will and requesting hearing on July 3 1931 at 10 a m The court may grant administration to Chas E Martin or another suitable person and proceed to settlement A H Duxbury County Judge (Seal) 18-3w

Cass County Nebraska William J. Miller Chas. E. Martin A. H. Duxbury

Trustee appointment in Gorder Ploetz estate hearing

In the matter of the trusteeship of the estate of Anna Gorder Ploetz deceased an order of hearing is issued. The petition by Anna McCarty and L L McCarty requests Frank A. Cloidt be appointed trustee to fill a vacancy caused by Augustus F. Ploetz’s death. Hearing set for July 4 1931 at 9 a.m. in Plattsmouth County Court. Notice to interested parties by Plattsmouth Journal three weekly publications. County Judge A Duxbury signs.

Cass County Nebraska Anna Gorder Ploetz Anna McCarty L. L. McCarty Augustus F. Ploetz Hfe Omaha Douglas County Frank A. Cloidt Augustus WB. Ploetz Plattsmouth Ah Pate

Capone Indicted for Tax Evasion in Federal Case

Chicago gangster Al Capone faced a federal grand jury indictment for evading taxes on six years income totaling 1 038 654 84. He surrendered three hours later posting 50 000 bond and left the building amid crowds and photographers. The government seeks 32 years and 80 000 fine if convicted. Capone and associates face multiple counts with a government claim of 215 080 48.

Chicago Scarface al" Capone Federal District Court Barnes Capone United States Johnson Jack Guzik

Civil War Vet Leaves $800 In Bequests To Local Groups

Bedford Iowa June 4. Alexander John civil war veteran who died May 3 left 800 to Bedford organizations. He served as clerk of courts county supervisor city councilman county treasurer and on the board of education. Bequests include 200 to the library 300 to the First Baptist church 100 to the Ladies Aid society 100 to the Missionary society and 100 to the fire department.

Bedford Alexander John John Bedford City Board of First Baptist Church Ladies Aid Society of the Church The Missionary Society Fire Department

KTNT to Stay On Air After Court Ruling

Washington DC court of appeals postpones closing KTNT Muscatine Iowa, allowing continued broadcasting while the station appeals a commission license renewal denial. The FCC cited vulgar indecency tied to Norman Baker's on air conduct and treatment of seasonal topics.

KTNT

TOWIL WINS A VICTORY Over City Council In Police Dispute

Omaha police fight erupts as Police Commissioner Roy N Towl defeats council backed by dissenting members. Chief Pszanowski refuses to reinstate three suspended officers citing funding shortfall while Towl asserts he alone leads the department and that his order overrides the council.

Omaha Roy N. Towl Pszanowski Towl

Grasshopper Plague Threatens Boyd County Crops

Grasshoppers devastate Boyd county fields with corn, barley and alfalfa severely damaged while wheat faces cutting. State experts and pest control officials rush to Butte to plan eradication, with poisoned bran considered likely. Federal aid sought as farmers hold mass meetings and request timely help.

Boyd County Felton L. M. Gates College of Agriculture Butte Nebraska Rosebud South Dakota Boyd State Department Christ Anderson Elton. A. L. Anderson

Perry Lands in Jail for Bigamy Slaying Charge

Eagle River Wisconsin George Jiggs Perry Milwaukee's marrying brake man arrived in custody of Sheriff McGregor Jr from San Francisco to face a charge of slaying Cora Belle Hackett whom he married bigamously. Perry was placed in a cell and sought rest before Friday arraignment. Mary Perry, his legal wife, and her three children waited in Milwaukee. The sheriff said he wanted to speed the case and noted Perry was reluctant to stop.

Eagle River Wis George “Jiggs Perry Milwaukee McGregor, Jr San Francisco Cora Belle Hackett Hackett Mary

Declines Marriage Offer by Texas Guinan Group

Texas Guinan and her dancing girls sailed home from Havre after Declining marriage to Harry A slett of London who hoped to wed her so she could enter England. Guinan said she would return to France someday and apologized to Aslett for not marrying him due to expenses.

Havre France Texas Guinan Miss Guinan Harry Aslett England

KTNT Radio Station Closed Over License Refusal

Washington reports the federal radio commission refused to renew KTNT license held by Norman Baker at Muscatine Iowa. The decision cites dangerous opinions and personal dislikes as grounds and orders the station off air by midnight Friday.

Washington District of Columbia Court of Appeals KTNT Muscatine Radio Commission Norman Baker Baker Federal Radio Commission

Omaha Detective Faces Government Charge in Probe

Chief Sutton of Omaha was charged with interfering with a government officer after arresting Albert of St. Paul Minnesota. Albert claimed federal agent status and was jailed briefly before bond. Arraignment set for June 18.

Break Up Alcohol Racket Entrains Midwest

Government agents say an Al Capone style alcohol racket operated from Aurora Illinois with sources in Aurora and supply to Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Minnesota. Twenty men arrested at Aurora and Waterloo include Frank Price one of the three Waterloo brothers. Indictments expected against the Prices as autos with tanks shipped 3000 to 5000 gallons weekly from Aurora to midwest wholesalers.

Chicago al Capone Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Minnesota Aurora Ill Waterloo Daniel Anderson United States Johson Dave Mike Meyers Meyers Brothers Anderson Frank Richard Russell Price Frank Prices Midwest

French fliers claim new hydro air speed and distance records

Bordeaux reports French aviators Gernard and Paris claim to surpass three hydro air records set by American and French pilots. They landed at Arcach at 6 18 p m after 26 hours 48 minutes aloft. They flew 5000 kilometers in about 25 hours 49 minutes 26 seconds on a closed circuit.

Bordeaux Gonard Paris Arcach Ilieunt Arthur Gavin Apollo Soucek Jean Mermoz Gavin Soucek Philadelphia Gonerd

Clark must stay in jail after failed bid for judge

Former deputy district attorney Clark remains held in the county jail bound over to the superior court on murder charges. Bond brokers who offered $100,000 bail cooled on the plan as voters rejected him in the municipal election.

Los Angeles David H. Clark Superior Court Charles H. Crawford Herbert F. Spencer

Hoover Congratulates George V on Birthday

Washington June 3 President Hoover sent a message to King George on the occasion of the British ruler's 66th birthday.

Hoover George V Washington King George

New License Plates Set for Trucks and Trailers

Pur chasing agent Farris announced Grimm Stamp & Badge Co of St Louis won the contract to produce license plates for 1932. Plates to be delivered after Nov 15 with white letters on dark background. Fees vary by class farm local commercial and by weight and capacity. Douglas county special orders noted. Trailers pay half the commercial truck fee.

Farris Lcense Grimm Stamp & Badee St. Louis Douglas County Douglas

Lille Host to Mayors

Lille welcomed American mayors at a banquet hosted by the Automobile Club of Northern France after a Rheims visit to champagne cellars. Boise Mayor Pope led the group speaking of shared progress in aviation hospitality and peace, as Friday schedule sent them to Arras and Paris with arrival planned at 7 20 p m.

Lille En Flanders Automobile Club France Rheims Pommery Mumm Heidseick Pope Boise Ida Althe France Arras Paris

Banks near Chicago offer $10,600,000 loan to city

New York firms Lehman Bros and Pressbrich & Co tentatively offered a loan of 10.6 million dollars to Chicago after consulting with Mayor Cermak and Comptroller Seymezak. Officials praised the gilt edged security of tax anticipation warrants and planned to confer with Chicago bankers before finalizing the deal aimed to cover treasury needs until September 1.

Chicago New York Cermak Seymezak Frank Moree Lehman Bros H. Albert Ascher Pressbrich &Co

Jury sworn for Pantages conspiracy trial in San Diego

A nine men twelve women jury was approved and sworn for the Alexander Pantages conspiracy and morals case. One hundred talesmen were called and eight days used in juror selection.

San Diego Alexander Pantages

Warsaw theaters close in protest over city taxes

Motion picture owners in Warsaw shut their venues Monday and announced an indefinite strike against municipal taxes, creating disruption in the city.

Warsaw

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Alve News Sheriff's Sale Bert Reed Court Horse Brydelman Donelan Frances Schulze Paul H. Gillan State H. Duxbury Towil McGregor Muscatine Station Sutton Albert Smith Clark Grimm
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