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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 09, 1932

Page

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Death of Former Resident of This Vicinity in East

Mrs. and E. Carrigan, 86, longtime Plattsmouth resident, dies Saturday at daughter Mrs. H. E. Olderson’s home in Eveneville Indiana. Native of Pennsylvania, spent most life in Nebraska with family in Plattsmouth and Havelock. Member of Woman's Relief Corps forty-three years and Christian Church devout. survived by three children: Mrs. H. E. Olderson, Council Bluffs, J. I. Carrigan, Havelock, and J. R. Carrigan, Havelock.

E. Carrigan Plairsmouth H. E. Olderson Eveneville Indiana Carrigan Pennsyylvania Nebraska Plattsmouth Samuel Carrigan Havelock Woman's Relief Corps Christian Church Evarsville Jd. i. Carrizan Council Bhiffs J. R. Carrigan

Police raid nets beer stock at Lincoln Avenue residence

Chief Libershal Deputy Ray Becker and Officer Pickrel raided Robert Dickey's Lincoln avenue home. They found 26 quarts of beer and many empty bottles with several visitors present. Dickey was jailed to face liquor law violation charges, a second offense likely to bring a stiff sentence if convicted.

Libershal Dave Pickrel Ray Becker Robert Dickey Lincoln Avenue Granite Street Dickey Mr. Dickey

Fine program by Bee Hive lodge chorus at Mosaic Home

The Bee Hive lodge male chorus of South Omaha directed by Fred G. Ellis presented a fine program for Mosaic Home residents on Sunday. Mrs Rath of Omaha accompanied the chorus as they performed in both the main building and the infirmary for residents and lodge members on the Home grounds.

Nebraska Masonic Home Bee Hive Lodge South Omaha Fred G. Ellis Rath Omaha

Stolen Car Recovered Near Marysville Missouri

The car belonging to Mark Burton of Nehawka, stolen two weeks ago from Nebraska City, has been found abandoned in Marysville Missouri. Sheriff Ed W. Thimgan reports the vehicle was used by a joyrider before being left.

Mark Burton Nehawka Nebraska City Ed W. Thimgan Marysville Missouri Ca R

Pleads Guilty in Liquor Possession Case

Robert Dickey, arrested Saturday night on liquor possession charges, has pleaded guilty. He has been ill in jail, and sentence is postponed until Saturday when Judge Duxbury will hear the case.

Robert Dickey Dickey Duxbury

Students Return Home for Summer Vacation from State University

The state university term ends and local youths come home for break. Miss Vestetta Robertson Miss Winifred Rainey Miss Theresa Lilvershal Donald Rainey and James Begsey return from campus. Edgar Wescott plans a brief stay at the summer school while Jerry Adam graduates today.

State University Vestetta Robertson Winifred Rainey Theresa Lilvershal Donald Rainey James Begsey Edgar Wescott University Jerry Adam

Merchants Edge Weeping Water Colts In Close Duel

The Plattsmouth Merchants defeated the Weeping Water Colts by a tight margin in a game marked by fast fielding and multiple lead changes. A late rally and key hits, including Gib Hirz's two hits, swung momentum before a ninth inning dispute over a lineup change.

Plattsmouth Merchants Weeping Water Colts Inn Merchants Colts Sprecher Gib Hirz Ray Shotgun Krisky Martin The Ray

Miss Jessie Robertson Returns From University of Illinois

Miss Jessie M. Robertson, who has been taking a graduate course in library science at the University of Illinois at Urbana, returns home for summer vacation and to visit family and friends. She will receive her bachelor’s degree in library work next Monday, the university’s graduating day, after completing an exacting course with high honors. She hastened home due to her mother’s illness and is glad to find her mother much improved.

Jessie M. Robertson University of Ilinois Urbana Miss Robertson Ilinois University

Stop Bird Killing In Nebraska County Action Alert

County Attorney W G Kieck reports complaints of boys using sling shots and air guns to kill song birds across the city. The Nebraska bird protection law is severe and will be enforced against offenders. Stop now or face charges.

W. G. Kieck Nebraska

Frank Recek charged with assault in county court

A county court filed a complaint Saturday night against Frank Recek residing west of the city for assault. Bertha Recek, wife of the defendant, is the complainant. Recek was brought in by Deputy Sheriff Becker, waived arraignment, pleaded not guilty, and was released on $500 bond.

Frank Recek Bertha Recek

Special Mes sage to Readers from Betty Lou

Betty Lou of Mondar's Craity writes to Plattsmouth readers praising local merchants. She spent 12 pleasant days in the city, lauds store selection and low prices, urges residents to give home stores first chance, and promises a regular column in the Journal every two weeks.

Mondar’s Craity Betty Lou Plattsmouth Mr. Bates Journal

To Open Up Mine From Tuesday's Party

W E Scott Jr. leaves Boise bound to oversee reopening of a long inactive gold mine. He will head engineering work for a company of western capitalists already active in the project. Mrs Scott remains at parental home in the interim.

W. E. Scott, Jr T. P. Livingston Boise Idaho Scott Nevada

Lightbody Family Leaves For Charles City Iowa

Mr and Mrs H A Lightbody and family depart Tuesday to their future home in Charles City Iowa The father has worked there for some time while the rest of the family stayed until their son Hugh finished high school He will graduate in 1932 The family came eight years ago and were highly esteemed residents whose departure is a sad loss to the community.

H. A. Lightbody Charles City Iowa

Mrs Meisinger Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. John Meisinger Sr has returned to her home from University hospital after a four week stay. She is slowly recovering from a serious operation performed in the first week of May.

John Meisinger

Cars Involved in North Of Masonic Home Smashup

A collision occurred just north of the Masonic Home involving Ralph Murphy of Weeping Water and Timmerman of Omaha. Murphy was turning from Webster boulevard onto the west road when Timmerman’s car neared. Both drivers were bruised but injuries were not serious.

Ralph Murphy Mil Timmerman Omaha Masonic Home Mr. Timmerman Mr. Murphy Webster Boulevard Murphy Mr.Timmerman

Mrs. Sarah E. Bissing Dies Here After Illness

Mrs. Sarah A. Bissing aged 71 died Tuesday after a short illness of pneumonia. Born in New York on September 17 181 and longtime Hayes Kansas resident she is survived by daughters Mrs. Fred I. Rea and Mrs. Ella C. Penny and son John Bissing. Body was taken to Hays for funeral services scheduled Thursday.

Sarah A. Bissing Fred I. Rea Rea Ella C. Penny Lorenz Kansas John Bissing Hays

Levy for City Schools Cut to 15 Mills Total

The board of education set the city schools levy for the coming year at 13 mills for operations and 2 mills for school bonds. They reduced expenses by consolidating lower grades and trimming salaries from the superintendent downward, saving taxpayers thousands while maintaining high standards.

Board of Education Jevy

Alwins Travel to California for Los Angeles Visit

Mr. and Mrs. John Alwin depart Sunday for Kansas City where Mrs. Alwin will fly to Los Angeles California. There she will spend about thirty days visiting sister Mrs. W. E. Maxon and family and old time friends among Plattsmouth residents in the area.

John Alwin Kansas City

C. M. Miller Turns In Coyotes for County Bounty

Alvo resident C. M. Miller visited the county clerk's office and turned in five coyote scalps. He received a two dollar bounty for each scalp, collected Tuesday.

C. M. Miller Alvo Sayles

W C T U Flower Mission Held at Troop Home

The W C T U held its annual Flower Mission at Mrs. Hubert Troop’s Granite street home with local women assisting. A diverse program featured readings, piano and violin numbers by Miss Janet Westover, Miss Ruth Westover, Miss Mary Ann Highfield, Miss Marjorie Ann, Miss Leona Meisinger, and Miss Catherine Terryberry, with Mrs. F G Morgan directing. Afterward guests served refreshments and distributed about twenty five bouquets to sick and shut in residents.

Hubert Troop Granite Street Mary Woodry W. O. Troop Nehawka Charles Troop F. G. Morgan Janet Westover Ruth Westover Mary Ann Highfield Marjorie Ann Peru State Jessie Robertson Jennie Cassidy

Wise Shoe Donations Aid Children's Relief Drive

The Associated Charities directors met at the court house to address extensive winter relief needs. Many calls for shoes, especially for children aged 2 to 10, prompted plans to collect usable footwear and repair them for reuse.

Associated Charities Court House

Rawls Family to Visit City Before Nebraska Trip

Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Rawls and their Butte Montana family plan a visit with Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rawls in the city. They will depart soon by auto for Nebraska, their first visit in thirteen years. Mr. Rawls previously worked at CC E Wescott's Sons here before WWI service.

R. G. Rawls Butte Montana Mr. Rawls C. A. Rawls Auto Nebraska CC. E. Wescott’s Sons

Knighthood of Youth Gains Ground in Cass County Schools

Dr. Francis Kirkman of New York City visited Cass County to review the Knighthood of Youth program underway in rural schools. County Superintendent Miss Alpha Peterson and Miss Daisy Simons of Lincoln discussed progress, noting three quarters of Cass County schools participate. The program, endorsed by State Superintendent C. W. Taylor, emphasizes kindness, character building, and consideration for others as first graders begin school. It is not yet adopted in city schools. Nebraska leads in rural implementation.

Francis Kirkman New York City National Child Welfare Educational Movement Cass County Knigghthood of Alpha Peterson Daisy Simons Lincoln Peterson Nebraska Althon Kansas Cc. W. Tayior

Teachers Arrive Home From Montana And New Mexico

Russell Wasley returns to Bozeman Montana after a successful year teaching in public schools and leading football and basketball teams. Joe Krejci, formerly at Grant New Mexico and Peru State, comes home this week after being an all state player in football and basketball and will join the Murray Red Sox baseball team for summer.

Russell Wasley Montana Mr. Wasley Bozeman Joe Krejci Nebraska Grant New Mexico Joe Peru State Teachers College Murray Red Sox

Tonsil Operation Performed On Local Farmer

This morning at Dr. L. S. Pucelik's office a tonsil operation was performed on Herman Weiss a well known farmer near the city. The patient is doing nicely though effects will last a few days. John Cloidt Jr also had a minor operation at the same office and is reported as doing nicely. Dr. E J Gillespie assisted Dr Pacelik in both operations.

L. S. Pucelik Herman Weiss John Cloidt, Jr Psacelik E. J. Gillespie Pacelik

Hazel Watson and Arthur Aitkenhead wed in Omaha

The marriage of Miss Hazel Watson and Arthur Aitkenhead occurred Tuesday afternoon at the residence of Rev. O G Wichmann in Omaha. The ceremony was witnessed by Mr and Mrs O M Grantham of Omaha, after which the bridal party returned to the metropolitan home.

O. G. Wichmann Hazel Watson Arthur Aitkenhead Omaha 0. M. Grantham Raise Metropolis

Showing Improvement for Mrs Lehnhoff After Fall at Methodist

Friends announce Mrs. F. D. Lehnhoff is recovering well after a hip level leg fracture from a fall. She has shown steady progress at Omaha's Methodist Hospital and may return home within two weeks if improvement continues.

F. D. Lehnhoff Methodist Hospital Omaha

Bates Book & Gift Shop Showcases Father’s Day Art Cards

A large and attractive line of Father’s Day art greeting cards is on display at Bates Book & Gift Shop. The shop offers a wide selection for customers seeking unique keepsakes to honor dads.

Dad Bates Book & Gift Shop

Lightning Strikes Barn at Hall Place Storm Ravages Orchard Hill Barn

A barn at Julius Hall’s residence on Orchard Hill was destroyed by fire after a lightning strike during a severe storm. Ed Snodgrass and sons Albert and Hall were unloading hay when the bolt hit, injuring Snodgrass and Hall. A horse was knocked down but recovered. firemen checked spread as heavy rain helped. Contents were uninsured.

Julius Hall Albert Snodgrass Orchard Hill Mr. Hall Ed Snodgrass Albert Mr. Snodgrass Akho el

Rotary hears on Citizens Military Training Camp plan

Rotary members learned about the Citizens Military Training Camp a national defense program offering 30 day yearly outings for youth. Attorney J A Capwell, reserve officer, outlined camps across the country and his experience as an instructor at Fort Crook. Miss Marjorie Arn sang with piano selections. Frank M Bestor led the meeting and talent program.

Rotary Club Citizens Military Training Camp J. A. Capwell Reserve Officers Corps Capwell Fort Crook Marjorie Arn Peru State Teachers College Frank M. Bestor

Bouquet donations mark W C T U flower mission event

The W C T U of the city held their annual flower mission on Monday with many fine bouquets distributed to the sick and shut ins. The Journal office received a bouquet of late spring flowers brought by Mrs. Fred G. Morgan, a active member of the Union.

Journal Fred G. Morgan

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S. E. Carrigan Sarah E. Bissing California W.C.T.U Wise Shoe New York Hall Place
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