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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1931
Page
3
A breezy midweek summary notes June brides increasing while June roses fade and describes early summer treats like strawberries and fried chicken. It mentions Father's Day approaching and the Nebraska legislature convening Tuesday to consider state appropriations and protections for institutions.
Registration for the University of Nebraska summer school is at Grant Memorial hall with classes starting today. The nine weeks term dominates the curriculum while six weeks and short sessions offer varied courses including Smith Hughes agriculture and rural teaching methods. Extension courses allow nine week work to be completed by six weeks attendance. Last year 2,665 registered for summer courses, 683 in the graduate division, with a rise over 1929. Political and economic notes mention concerns about vacation employment and the public mood after Hoover era slogans.
An analysis shows the average wage earner’s yearly income about $1 513.29 with $548.51 spent on food and $542.14 on rent. Clothing totals $237.60 while $285.04 covers miscellaneous costs, insurance $343.28 and doctors’ bills nearly four times car costs. The article argues the remaining $90 for non essentials and $78.99 saved, highlighting America’s high living standard and economic resilience.
The piece argues the 1910 South Africa union shows a path of trust and conciliation, noting British policy shifted from conquest to consent. It praises Botha and Smuts for stabilizing the Union and warns that a generous, safeguarded move toward self government for India could echo that precedent and require magnanimity rather than bare minimum concessions.
Opinion argues railroads must expand traffic, raise rates, or cut costs to stay solvent. Includes a court order for final settlement in the Anton Krajicek estate, with a hearing set for June 19, 1931 and publication in Plattsmouth Journal. Court official A H Duxbury signs the notice.
Tomorrow the Masonic Grand lodge will visit the city to inspect the Nebraska Masonic Home. Plattsmouth residents welcome the visitors and express pride in the home’s quality.
Olive Baxter files for absolute divorce from Elva L. Baxter in the District Court of Cass County Nebraska. The petition seeks custody of Lela M. Baxter and Leonard E. Baxter on grounds of non support. Respond by June 29, 1931.
Ella D Barker files for absolute divorce from William O Barker in Cass County Nebraska to obtain custody of two minor children on grounds of desertion and extreme cruelty. Answer required by July 20 1931. otherwise petition will be deemed true and judgment rendered. Attorney J R Mueller represents the plaintiff.
In the County Court Plattsmouth Nebraska to creditors of Oscar Keil deceased and to interested parties in William J Miller estate. hearings set June 26 1931 and September 25 1931 to examine claims. claims due within three months from June 26 1921. debts payable within one year from June 26 1931. administration hearing July 1 1931. petition to appoint administrator Chas E Martin or another suitable person. sealed official court notices.
Nebraska Cass County will sell July 11 1931 at 10 a m at the south front door Plattsmouth courthouse the west two thirds of lot 4 block 19 village of Avoca Cass County owned by Asa J Johnson et al to satisfy a court judgment in favor of Byron Golding Plattsmouth Nebraska.
An order of sale issued by C. E. Sedgway clerk directs a public auction on July 11 1931 at 10 oclock am at the south front door of the Cass county courthouse Plattsmouth Nebraska for cash of Lots 7 and 8 in Block 59 in Plattsmouth Cass county Nebraska the property of T W Hudgins et al to satisfy a claim by The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha Nebraska Plattsmouth Nebraska June 6 1931 15 iw
The suit of Paul H. Gillan versus Frances Schulze and others leads to a court sale in Cass County Nebraska. On a stated day at a set time the clerk of the district court will auction Lots 8 and 9 in Block 2 of Stadelman's Addition and Lots 7 and 8 in Block 2 of Donelan's Addition in Plattsmouth to satisfy a judgment.
Bids due June 22, 1951 to the Cass County Nebraska School District No 102 secretary for five bus routes: Heige Corner 7.5 miles, Tipton 7.5 miles, Harmony 11.5 miles, Sand Bar 1.44 miles, West Route 8.1 miles. Bids on mileage per mile for nine months September 1931 to May 1932 with automatic salary adjustments for route length changes. Board may require ability to perform and may reject all bids. Secretary H L Bornemeier dated June 3, 1931. Large Cass county map available at Journal office. 50c.
Estate of Jacob Coffman deceased Cass County Nebraska. Albert Altechaffl files petition alleging testate death in Plattsmouth on or about September 12 1885 and describing real estate Lot 15 in NW quarter of Section 19 Township 12 Range 14. Heirs listed Eliza Coffman and children Phillip Coffman Green Coffman Jacob W. Coffman Martha Crofford Perry Coffman. Hearing set June 19 1931 at 10 am in County Court Plattsmouth.
Notice of sale under a district court order in Cass County Nebraska. The lands include parts of Section 32 Township 11 North Range 14 East, totaling about 60 acres, plus adjacent half acre in the NW SW quarter. Sale set for July 6, 1931 at 10 a.m. at the south front door of Cass County Courthouse Plattsmouth. Proceeds to satisfy Lincoln Safe Deposit Company v Wolff et al. Taxes and court confirmation apply.
On the first day of June 1921 at 10 o clock the undersigned will sell a 1927 Chevrolet coupe engine 3050100 license 1 12196 for labor and storage lien of 37 dollars 50 cents. The car belongs to unknown parties and will be sold at public auction at the north front door of the Mathews garage Greenwood Cass County Nebraska to satisfy the lien.
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