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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1934
Page
4
Greenwood residents and neighboring communities filled Decoration Day activities with visits to family and friends. Local families and visitors from Lincoln, Fremont, Weeping Water, Omaha, and nearby towns attended dinners, memorial services, and university commencements, sharing travel to Plattsmouth, Nehawka, and Lincoln events.
Rev B E Gideon and four youths Dorothy Greer Buster Blauvelt Wilma Mays and Raymond Howard attended the Epworth League convention in Seward on Sunday afternoon and evening June 3. They found the event enjoyable and instructive and also visited with his brother Glen’s commencement attendees.
The Misses Helen Marvin Thelma Leesley and Margaret Erickson departed by car last Monday for a California journey. They plan to pause at sights along the route and anticipate being away for an extended period.
The Greenwood town council formed a committee to buy a new water pump for city use. Minus Rex Peters the board traveled to Glenwood Iowa to inspect a Peerless pump used by the city. They concluded it is suitable and ordered a pump to be installed later.
The county commissioners purchase a new road machine to be used on Greenwood roads. John E. Stradley, an experienced road worker, will operate it. He is learning the machine, which differs slightly from the old one, but is intended to reduce cost per mile and improve work quality.
Ed Stradley designed a horizontal electric ice cream freezer and tested it at E. F. Smith. The device proved more efficient than expected, prompting Mr. Stradley to receive many orders. He plans careful manufacture and expansion to meet rising demand.
August FL Weibke who ran a Greenwood restaurant for years closed the cafe at the old Main street location. He and his son, previously painting and decorating in Lincoln, decided to relocate permanently to Lincoln to pursue their trade and support their livelihood.
Attended by P A Mockenhaupt and wife in Lincoln last Wednesday the funeral of the late Mrs Jessie R Cheuvront who died at home. She had lived east of Greenwood before moving to Lincoln. The service was at Bethany Christian church with burial in Greenwood cemetery. Rev Hugh Lomax delivered the sermon. Pallbearers were Earl Wing Dana Deeds Harry C Coleman Lloyd Jeffreys J C McGill and Louis Lauwn.
Kenneth Marshall, 21, was seriously injured late Memorial Day while helping store hay at the Pete Hild farm west of town. A hay fork caught his neck and left shoulder as it was dropped. He was rushed to Waverly then transported to Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln by Dr. J. E. M. Thompson.
Prongs has entered the spinal column causing a paralysis of the left arm and he remains in serious condition.
Mrs W L Hillis and son Leo joins Mrs G W Willis Mrs T A Ling Bloom Mrs Mable Hamilton Mrs J S Gribble and son Rex and Warren Alfred Bucknell at Ashland on Monday to attend the recital of Mrs Barnett's class.
A family reunion at the A. E. Leesley home last Sunday June 3 honored Mrs. Mary Vickers 76th birthday and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jacobmeier 23rd wedding anniversary with a noon basket dinner. Attendees included J. E. Vickers family from Eagle Eston Cope and Walter Jacobmeier family from Eagle Joe Vickers family Mary Vickers and Dorothy Peterson from Alvo. A pleasant time was enjoyed by all.
Recovery Administrator Hugh Johnson announced the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company must surrender its blue eagle and cease displaying the insignia on street cars due to alleged discrimination. The order follows NRA compliance division and National Labor Board recommendations. S. B. Way, company president, said they comply with codes and have demanded proof of section 7 A violations.
Delegates from seventy six cities adopted a code of ethics for newspapermen at the American Newspaper Guild convention. A resolution for freedom of conscience to tell the truth and avoid distortions was approved. Heywood Broun of New York was re elected president and to confer with President Roosevelt on fair treatment for news workers.
Local highway advocates in Omaha estimate Nebraska will receive about 1.95 million dollars from a 100 million dollar federal highway appropriation for the next fiscal year as part of a 1 billion dollar three year program. They note Nebraska already got 7.8 million from a 400 million last year. The new appropriation would be one fourth of last year and gas tax revenue adds several million dollars yearly.
Lucius J. M. Malmin faced seven Chicago attorneys as they heard charges he tried to blackmail Secretary Ickes. Testimony concluded and the commission adjourned to report to the state supreme court, which will decide on disbarment of Malmin and co defendant C. W. Larsen based on Ickes demand.
The community looks toward river development and natural gas trunkline projects as key factors for growth. Resident groups advocate careful planning to balance environment, jobs, and regional supply needs with long term regional prosperity.
Detroit hosts the 25th Rotary International convention June 25 to 29 drawing 8000 to 10000 visitors. Leaders from Canada, England, and the United States will discuss world recovery, youth, leisure, and citizenship with speakers like Mark Sullivan and John Nelson. Detroit firms provide tours, entertainment, and 700 loaned cars for attendees.
A broad Central West storm drenched Iowa and Nebraska ending drought fears. Heavy rain flooded creeks and roads from Merill to Sioux City while tornadoes touched Orchard Nebraska and Mitchell South Dakota. Police searched for John Cohlon in flood regions as crews evacuated residents and stock. Weather officials cautioned the drought may be broken but needed confirmation.
Dr. Fred Morrow Fling 75 longtime University of Nebraska European history professor died Friday night in a Lincoln hospital after surgery pneumonia caused a rapid decline He taught since 1891 trained WWI history teachers served as a major attached to the general staff in France and attended the peace conference Survived by wife Helene A Dress er and son Wentworth born Portland Maine 1868 remarks note: year appears misprinted as 1586
Classified notices highlight current deals and bargains from local merchants. Readers may find discounted goods, limited-time offers, and special sales presented in concise ad copy across town listings.
Berlin report states Ernest F Hanfstaeng donated 1000 dollars for a Doctor Hanfstaeng scholarship at Harvard. He wrote a 2500 mark check to President Conant with instructions to deposit for a Harvard student chosen by Conant and to fund a semester in Munich or elsewhere in Germany. Hanfstaeng, a Harvard alumnus, earlier stepped back from a university role amid protests.
A wind and rain storm in Falls City Nebraska delayed the Falls City Journal on Friday afternoon as power lines were disrupted. The storm broke shortly before 4 pm, around the newspaper’s press time.
A local store Bates Book offers Father Day cards for Aba to Dad on Sunday June 1 to honor him.
Alfred Deen from Weeping Water visited Wabash to see his grandson. Standley area hogs and a calf were on the market with Frank Marshall delivering hog stock. John Gorden hauled hogs to the Omata market with Leslie Bothwell. John Browne visited Buadegg and dined with his daughter’s family. H H Gerbeling plowed corn twice after recent rains. Oscar H. Allen of Omaha visited Wabash for business and social talks. P H Clarke had hogs on the market. Henry Petersen, Omaha livestock man, renewed local acquaintances. Earl Miller ground feed for market hogs. P T Otte was stung by bees but kept them in a hive. Ladies Aid met at Earl Miller’s with program, social hour, and luncheon.
Rev. F B Webber and his family arrive to serve the Callahan Wabash charge. He preached his first sermon on Sunday June 10 and regular services will follow. Citizens are urged to give the new minister and family a hearty welcome.
Judge Francis B Allegretti of the Cook County Superior Court Chicago gave the commencement address as Creighton University awarded 354 degrees and certificates. The ceremony featured a traditional flag presentation to university officials and the School of Medicine granted 66 MD degrees, the largest group from 14 departments. Rev William Magee SJ of Marquette University criticized lecturers and some college leaders for injecting error into religion.
Miss Agnes Saunders and Frank S. Henline visited the Health and Nutrition Center on Friday. They praised progress and said work will likely continue through the summer.
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