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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1931

Page

6

Push to reroute U S 75 along east river side gains steam

Nebraska and Kansas towns along Iowa No 4 Missouri No 1 push to persuade the federal highway bureau to move U S 75 markings to the east bank of the Missouri River. Meetings in Mound City and Fairfax discuss a shorter Omaha to St Joseph route and a possible 18 foot pavement on the east side, with per capita assessments to fund advertising as a short line between Omaha and Kansas City.

Chambers of Commerce U. 875 Omaha Falls City Nebraska Lowe Missouri Nebraska City News-Press Mound City Iowa No. 4 Missouri No. 1 Council Bluffs St. Joseph Federal Bureau of Roads Federal Highway Commission Washington Fairfax Tribune Missouri River Iowa Line Oregon Holt County Mound City News-Independent Middle West Kansas Iowa Kansas City U. S.74 Nebraska City Auburn Plattsmouth

Man Confesses Killing Beatrice in Burlington Shops

Jose Ritz, 35, Mexican laborer in Burlington shops at Wymore, was shot to death Tuesday morning. Charles Gonzales, 30, another Mexican, confessed three hours after the crime. Sheriff Dunn brought Gonzales to trial, with County Attorney Hubka seeking second degree murder charges. the motive cited as a dispute over a woman following a prior night argument.

Beatrice Jose Ritz Burlington Wymore Charles Gonzales Tom Dunn Gage County Gonzales Hubka Ritz Dunn

Nye committee contemplates further action in Norris case

The Department of Justice says it may pursue additional grand jury proceedings against Victor Seymour and George W Norris related to perjury charges arising from the Nye committee inquiry into Norris's contested Senate race. The two men are Nebraska figures with Seymour a Republican official and Norris a Broken Bow grocer.

Washington Department of Justice Victor Seymour Nebraska George W. Norris Broken Bow Nye Senator Norris Seymour Norris

We Will Help You Lay Entry at It

A terse call to action that promises guidance and support for completing a task. The phrase implies readiness to assist, framing an offer of hands on help and collaboration. No specific people or places are named in the readable text.

Poseidon Submarine Sinks Off Weihaiwei Port

Two men are dead and more than twenty are missing after the British submarine Poseidon sank near Weihaiwei following a collision with the Chinese coaster Yuta. Thirty three escaped, with limited details available. officials offer condolences and classify the loss as a major blow to the navy.

Weihaiwei China Shantune Peninsula Shanghai London George Portsmouth Plymouth Perseus Pandora Submarine Construction Technica State Journal

New President Sought as Foxhole of Hoover Era Ends

New York Senator C C Dill urged that the United States needs a new president to end the economic slump. Dill, returning from Europe, said abroad people expect a boom only after a new chief executive is elected. He blamed Hoover for no legislative program and lack of confidence, and named Franklin D Roosevelt as the likely catalyst for constructive progress.

New York C. C. Dill Washington Europe America Hoover Congress Franklin D. Roosevelt

Fiorello LaGuardia Attacks State Department Policy

New York Representative LaGuardia criticized the U S state department before an American Association for Recognition of the Irish Republic gathering. He called the department brainless and backbone-less and said a defined foreign policy would avoid antagonizing Canada with an unreasonable tariff law.

State Department New York Fiorello H Canada

Nebraska Motor Club opposes highway routing change

W G Hill manager of the Nebraska Motor Club protests a Lincoln article proposing moving U S No 75 from Omaha to Topeka and Iowa Missouri. He says the road is half paved with more paving contracts to finish soon and highlights the scenic Nebraska stretch versus Iowa Missouri sides. Local clubs oppose the shift as harming Nebraska travel and delaying road work already underway.

W. G. Hill Nebraska Motor Club Lincoln U. S Iowa Missouri Omaha Topeka Nebraska South Dakota Kansas Oklahoma Texas St. Joe Kansas City Hill

Death of Fred Ossenkop Prominent Louisville Figure

Fred H. Ossenkop former Louisville postmaster died at 1 30 am at Immanuel hospital after a week there. He was in his early fifties, had intestinal trouble, and a late operation offered little hope. A longtime Louisville family member and business figure, he is survived by his widow and several brothers and sisters. In recent years he invested in Kansas natural gas wells.

Fred H. Ossenkop Louisville Immanuel Hospital Ossenkop Kansas

God the Only Cause and Creator lesson title

The Christian Science Sunday lesson titled God the Only Cause and Creator argues that God good is the source of all existence and that all else exists only in belief. It cites Eddy's Science and Health and a Bible verse noting God created all things for His pleasure.

Christian Science Churches God Science and Health Mary Baker Eddy

Four Mile Community Club Meeting Notices

The Four Mile Community Club met at Mrs. Sterling Snewersons home for an afternoon of games and amusement. The next meeting is set for July 12 with 2 pence for members and families. August plans place the meeting at Mrs. Will Kehnes home with several visitors present.

Four Mile Sterling Snewerson Rds Will Kehne Wallace Hunter Teresa Bier Norine Mayabb Philip Kehne Ingersorm Helen Hunter Cc. L. Mayabb

Cedar Creek 4-H Club Meeting Report

The Cedar Creek 4-H Club met June 4 at Mrs. Mary Schneider’s home with all members present. President Lucile Mei Singer led the meeting and outlined the next outing fund target of 2.75 dollars per member to Bellevue. Joyce Gauer played piano after adjournment. next gathering is June 11 at Mrs. Schneider’s home.

Mary Schneider Lucile Meisinger Bellevue Joyce Gauer Lucille Stivers

Call No 6 With Your Rush Order for Job Printing

A brief item directs readers to place rush orders for job printing under call number 6. It emphasizes fast service and prioritizing urgent print jobs for customers seeking quick turnaround.

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