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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
2
Weeping Water area residents and visitors are noted in a weekly roundup. Mail carrier Dr. Wainscott travels to Plattsmouth, several families visit Lincoln, Omaha, and Shenandoah, and a Model A sedan is purchased for Cole Motor. Local improvements include a gravel road section southeast of town aimed at connecting to Weeping Water. Community events feature church visitors, sales announcements, and club meetings.
A Nehawka summary reports residents visiting surrounding towns last Sunday and Monday, a gravel crew finishing county road work near Nehawka, picnics and fishing trips by local families, a new baby at the Murray home, and a revival of local building plans including a new eight-room house by Nelson Berger. It notes Dr Beulah Harold visiting, DAR reference books donated to the library, and a public meeting addressed by Hiehan and J A Scotten on local water works with an election scheduled for the next day.
The article notes whether bonds will be voted for the proposed plant and states the election result will appear elsewhere in the issue.
Mrs Glen Rutlege who was taken to Lincoln hospital last week for an operation is reported doing nicely. Her improved condition pleases friends as doctors plan further procedures, and it is hoped she will return home soon fully well.
Two fine Guernsey bull calves offered for sale by R. B. Stone. Contact by phone or visit to view the calves. jd-2tw.
Mrs H M Chrisweisser and her son John Crisweisser and wife and James Smith visited the health Ortman and expressed satisfaction with the treatment. They plan another visit soon with Uncle Z W Shrader accompanying them.
The Phillips bulle station at Plattsmouth operated by L L McCarthy has leased the old livery property and will reopen as an up to date filling station. Pumps and tanks were installed this week and foundation work for the office and oil house is underway. A culvert and extensive lighting will finish the site, with George W Rhoden, an experienced station man, in charge, adding to the town’s business vitality.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church met in church parlors on Wednesday. Hostesses were Mrs. W. F. Moore and her daughters Mrs. A. T. Hanson and Miss Margaret Moore along with Mrs. Charles Creamer. Mrs. Myra McDonald led a program on Porto Rico and Jamaica.
Mrs A M Gilmore, aged 92, enjoyed her first plane ride at Grand Central air terminal in Los Angeles. Pilot Ace Bragonier guided the journey as she praised the experience and noted the plane reached about 100 miles an hour.
A Rockville jury halted after over 17 hours of deliberation in the New Year bomb murder trial of Leroy Brady, a Washington automobile mechanic charged with killing his sister in law and two sisters. The jurors could not reach a verdict after five days of testimony.
Detroit researchers present diphenyl at the American Institute of Chemical Engineers detailing a heat transfer chemical as a safer alternative to steam. Prof. W. L. Badger explains properties, production, and early uses while noting scale up challenges and its origin from benzene. Theodore Swann commercializes the compound in Birmingham, Alabama.
The United States will have a university without sports clubs or social life, funded by a 5 million dollar endowment from Louis Bamberger and his sister Mrs. Felix Fuld. The institute aims for pure study with no undergraduate body, professors focusing on teaching and research, and postgraduate pursuit of advanced learning in pure science and scholarship under Dr. Abraham Flexner as first director, Newark area planned.
Vienna reports American style high rise construction appears across central Europe. Austria Hungary and Czechoslovakia have lifted height limits and Prague Belgrade Zagreb are moving to permit taller buildings. Budapest already grants an 11 to 12 story apartments as central cities adopt new skyline plans.
A Wednesday gathering at Mrs. Max Fitzmeyer home celebrated Louise Fitzmeyer on her 13th birthday. School friends attended including Grace Welch Mary Lindeman Marjorie Lindeman Betty Bulin Herbert Minor Billy Jensen Bobby Jensen Fred Kenerky Geonard Rakow and William Fitzmeyer.
The fragmentary text suggests that the plans or projects discussed may soon come to fruition. readers are left awaiting fuller details and official confirmation.
Mrs. Chris Bonde of Calloway is reported to be getting along nicely after an operation at an Omaha hospital. Her four daughters visited from Weeping Water with friends and relatives during the stay. Mr and Mrs Christ Rasmussen and the Misses Konde visited the patient in Omaha last Sunday.
Reverend Ralph Peckham reports a very active Boy Scout meeting in Weeping Water last Monday night. Tests showed all scouts passed with credit and Keither Norton was top in tests, Leonard Switzer second. Harlan Wiles won the stake finding contest with Max Raines second. inspector John Crozier awarded a Scout knife. Citizens' committee includes J. J. Meier A. O. Specht Ralph Pickham and S. Ray Smith.
Dr and Mrs W H Tuck and Mrs Cora Johnson were injured in an auto crash near Nevada Iowa last week. Mrs Johnson died last Monday in Lincoln. Funeral and burial were held in Lincoln with remains at Wynka cemetery. Mrs Tuck recovers at home in Weeping Water and Dr Tuck attended the sister in law’s death.
The city council has rented two rooms just south of the Farm Bureau. One room will store firefighting equipment while the other serves as the meeting place for the council and the fire department.
Wm Van Every learned of the death of his brother E. M. Van Every's five year old son from pneumonia. The funeral Saturday was attended by Mr. and Mrs. Van Every C. E. Pool and wife Thomas Colbert and wife of Wabash Mrs. Charles Joyce Mrs. Wm. Badeclay and Henry Scott and wife. Burial was at Wyuka cemetery in Lincoln.
The John Bauer Co moves from the Vine street garage to the Hotel Riley corner room formerly used by Dr. P T Heineman. The relocation funds remodeling of Bauer’s future machine shop across the street near Parmele theatre. Service Chevrolet Co moves into the Bauer garage building to establish upgraded headquarters and sales rooms.
Friends of the Bryon Clark family mourn Mrs. Clark formerly Miss Murauret Farley of this city is gravely ill at Kathawhel Hospital in Omaha where the Clark family has resided for twenty years. Mrs Clark taught in Plattsmouth schools and is a sister of County Commissioner George L Farley.
Last evening the Cribbage club held its regular contest at Stewart cafe with Ate FL mR Gobertmen as high point player receiving antique candlesticks. William Barclay finished runner up and received an imported German stein. Host George Mann led the event with dainty refreshments.
The Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church schedules a Sunday lineup on June 15 with 9:20 Sunday school and 10:30 German services led by A. Lentz. A Father’s Day greeting is requested and Bates Book & Gift Shop offers a selection. Job printing: Journal.
Missouri leaders expect Jim Reed to campaign for the 1932 Democratic presidential nomination. Reed gave a major Sedalia rally speech, criticizing Republican administrations and tariff policy, while opponents like Tom Pendergast predict he will have a real chance if he runs.
Cairo authorities authorize a search for Alexander the Greats tomb at Nebi Daniel mosque with strict instruction not to touch the remains if found. The king died in 323 B C in Babylon at age 53 after a malignant illness and Alexandrias founding followed nine years earlier. A sarcophagus found at Sidon Syria about 50 years ago contained a preserved body in liquid that spilled and turned to dust after careless handling.
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Falls City reports a dispute over Richardson county gas tax use. W B Cheek of the Omaha chamber claims funds are sometimes misapplied while John Hutchins, Richardson county commissioner chairman, says the county follows state law and spends gas tax on bridges and the county road system. He notes funds are credited to the county road fund and used on primary roads.
President Hoover and fifteen guests began their return to Washington from the Rapidan river fishing camp after a heavy downpour curtailed activities. Mrs. Hoover remains at the Virginia retreat recovering from a back injury as Captain Boone advises rest away from social duties.
Prince of Wales Thursday unveiled a statue outside Victoria station in London. The statue honors Marshal Ferdinand Foch generalissime of the Allied forces in France during the final years of the world war, erected by the British people in memory of his leadership.
Local shop processes gall no 6 rush order for job printing. The brief item notes expedited production and delivery deadlines. No further details are provided about client or project scope.
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