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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1936
Page
4
District 4-H Judging Day will be held at the Agricultural College in Lincoln on Friday June 12. All 4-H members are urged to attend with leaders. Practice in eight areas including animal husbandry dairy crops poultry girls room clothing baked foods and canned foods will be provided with no member competition and each will judge classes and explain placings.
Mothers Vacation Camp will be at Camp Brewster near Omaha from July 30 to August 2 for women 18 and over with no children allowed. The district 4 H Club Camp for Douglas Sarpy Cass and Otoe counties runs July 26 to 29. Watch the Farm Bureau Notes for announcements.
Horticultural specialist E H Hoppert warns of a May peak in cooling moth emergence and increasing scab. He recommends a second codling moth spray, care where apples are absent, and specific sprays including lead arsenate and Bordeaux mixture or wettable sulfur for scab. He notes winter injury in tree crotches and trunk damage, advising painting wounds and preserving sprouts for shading.
Ten inch rainfall in Jefferson county last year led to no runoff on a 35 acre Ernest Kriesel pasture as contour furrows held water. Clovers and native grasses recovered with 25 to 30 percent higher growth due to moisture conservation and strategic mowing and burning of invasive weeds.
Eastern Nebraska farmers gain a third annual opportunity to attend Jersey Parish dairy cattle exhibitions. The events are scheduled to be held in Lincoln on June 9 and in York, continuing a regional dairy fair tradition with local livestock displays and judging.
June 10 and 11 in Beatrice and Lincoln host the finest Jerseys. Prof H P Davis of the College of Agriculture dairy dept will judge at each show with Fred Idtse of the American Jersey Cattle club attending. Entries include 60 head at Lincoln Parish from Lancaster Cass and Douglas. 40 from York Hamilton Polk. Beatrice likely largest with 65 from Gage Thayer Pawnee Jefferson Cass farmers invited.
The Clever Cooking club of 1936 met to reorganize at the home of Osa Marie Boedeker. Nine members attended and they elected officers including President Osa Boedeker and Vice President Wilma Livingston. Arlene Engelkemeir was named news reporter and the next meeting will be at Arlene Engelkemeir’s home.
Charles Honor, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Honor, spent several days with the Frank Stander home. Mayme Mahar and Catherine Reinke visited Lincoln for friends and shopping. W J Rau and George Rau visited Friend and Utica over Memorial Day weekend. Rollin Coon, on John Deere work out of Beatrice, stopped in Manley briefly. Theo Harms and wife and J C Rauth and wife attended a Democratic meeting in Plattsmouth. James Salamaker and wife, of Seward, looked after farm business south of Manley. Harold Keckler placed a new roof on the Wil liam Otte home and works on the Manley patrol house. Sister Redempta of Omaha and Sister Alexine of Sioux Falls visited John A. and Andrew Y Stander. Glen Fleischman and wife from Chicago vacationed with the Fleischman family in Manley and Lincoln. Mrs A F Rauth and son John of York visited Manley and Plattsmouth, checked county court business, and returned home Wednesday.
Three fresh milk goats and one Billy goat for sale by Joseph Hochel of Manley Nebraska. Contact 18-2Mp for details and pricing.
Children and spouses of Fred Fleischman and Mrs. Charles Gade and Mrs. Albert Cochran of Ashland gathered with John Fleischman and family of Louisville and Glen Fleischman and wife of Chicago for a very pleasant home reunion last Sunday.
August Krecklow, who has been engaged in trailer making, is well stocked and will not make more until the surplus is disposed of. He has produced and sold many trailers over the past few years.
Albert Theil of Murdock has transported Murdock consolidated school district children during the year and now transports pupils from Alvo Elmwood and Weeping Water to the Manley Catholic church catechism school for confirmation. The final examination for proficiency is near and the class confirmation is set for Thursday June 11.
The report notes a joyful excursion distant from regular urban environments, portraying the outing as a pleasant and liberating experience far from civilization.
The Altar society of St Patrick's Catholic church in Manley held a social at John Robinson's Weeping Water home. Mrs Robinson and Mrs John Murphy hosted and served a fine luncheon as a feature of the entertainment.
A new 4-H club named Farm Shop club has formed in the area as part of the regular 4-H program sponsored by the Cass County Farm Bureau. Herman Rauth is chosen as leader to teach repairs to farm machinery and tools. The club has twenty members.
Mr and Mrs Herman Rauth entertained relatives and friends at their country home last Sunday Among the guests were Mrs Nels Zwierlein Mrs Peter Christensen and Miss Hedwig Sorenson all of Omaha Friends of Mrs Rauth Also present was Mrs Rena Christensen sister of Mrs Rauth now living in Omaha The guests returned to their homes in the metropolis Sunday evening
Father Patrick Harte, five years at St. Patrick’s Manley, is transferred by the Lincoln diocese to Beatrice parish in a move described as a significant step up. He departs June 18 to assume duties there, as Father Kazmarek from Holy Rosary Plattsmouth fills the Manley post, with well wishers hoping for Harte’s continued success.
A drive toward rebuilding the Ursuline Catholic convent in York Nebraska follows a destructive fire last Sunday. Officials delay a firm decision while raising an emergency fund of several hundred dollars and planning a July 12 fire relief collection designated by Bishop Kucera. The blaze destroyed the convent and damaged the administration hall, with damages over 50 000 dollars and about 19 000 dollars insured.
The Jolly Stitchers met June 4 at Frances and Virginia Biers. They signed a constitution, began work on a work box and dust cloths, and held two demonstrations on busting stitches and keeping a record book. Two new members joined, Bernice and Betty Halmes, with next meeting set for June 16 at Wm Halmes.
The Altar Society will host a lawn fete at St Patrick's Church grounds on Sunday June 14 to honor Father Patrick Harte who leaves Manley June 18 for Beatrice to lead a larger church. A large attendance is expected and a good time promised.
Ralph Keckler of Weeping Water and Harry Haws of Manley have returned home after a three week vacation in northern Minnesota. They traveled with a sister of Mrs. Haws who resides in Faribault and owns a cabin in the area, returning home in the middle of last week.
More than 400 4-H club youths from 73 Nebraska counties visited Omaha for the annual trip to the Live Stock Exchange stockyards and downtown points. They toured packing plants in the morning and attended a luncheon at the Live Stock Exchange building before returning by special train from Lincoln.
Nebraska records show 156 people killed in 4 738 accidents from March 1 to May 23, with 3 424 injured and 59 disabled. Motor vehicles caused 65 deaths, other public 39, agricultural 19, industrial 14, home 29.
City of Plattsmouth files to foreclose taxes on numerous parcels in Cass County Nebraska. Defendants named with unknown spouses warned to answer by July 27 1936 or default and judgment will be entered. Attorneys: J A Capwell for plaintiff City of Plattsmouth Nebraska.
The County Court of Cass County Nebraska directs creditors of John Uhick deceased to file claims by October 5 1936. A hearing will be held October 9 1936 at ten o'clock a.m. in Plattsmouth County Court room to examine approve and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated June 6 1936 A H Duxbury County Judge.
Petition for administration and appointment of Janet L. Clement as Administratrix has been filed. Hearing set before the Court on June 19 1936 at ten o clock a m. Dated May 20 1936. (Seal)
Petition filed by Martha Meisinger seeks determination of Marie Steppat’s death date and heirs. The hearing is set for June 19, 1936, at 10:00 a.m. in Cass County Court, Plattsmouth Nebraska, for real estate in Young & Hayes Addition Lot 7 and 8 Block 9.
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court will hear Louisa A Burrs petition for determination of heirship in Estate No 3203 for William B Virgin who died intestate around November 10 1923. Heirs listed include Charlotte Virgin Ozro Virgin Louisa Burr Ella Read and Aramintia Kiel. Hearing set for July 3 1986 at 10:00 a. m. at the Cass County Court House.
Jennie A. Weller files suit against Clara B. Weast and others to foreclose a first mortgage on parts of Section 19 Township 12 North Range 12 East Cass County. Debt listed at 11 590 95 with 10 percent interest from June 26 1935. Respond by July 13 1936 or lien established and property sold.
Andrew Blum No. 3185 filing and presentation of claims against said estate due September 28, 1936. A hearing will be held at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on October 2, 1936 at 16 o'clock a m to examine hear allow and file claims. Dated June 1 1936. (Seal) ji-3w
Estate of John J. Vetesnik deceased files probate for instrument claimed as last will and testament. Michael L. Vetesnik named as Executor, time set for June 26, 1936 at 10 a.m. Official seal and date May 28, 1936.
In the County Court of Casa coun estate of Marcus L. Furlong deceased No. 3166 the administrator has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of his administration accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and for his discharge The petition and report will be heard June 26 1936 at 10 o clock A M Dated May 29 1936
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