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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1930
Page
6
A. E. Anderson notes 1230 of 126 agricultural precinct reports received with over 900 compiled. Nebraska aims to finish the state report by month end and will publish an annual statistics volume far larger than many states. Nebraska spends about $7,000 yearly on the program.
A historical note discusses how much each of the thirty states contributed to or spent under federal cooperation programs, outlining the average amounts and the overall fiscal dynamics of state participation.
In Bombay the crackdown on nationalist salt raiders eased with the rainy season. A Jalapore conference of civil disobedience volunteers led by Mrs. Gandhi proposed harsher civil resistance, including nonpayment of land revenue and a social boycott of government servants. The All India National Congress held sessions at Allahabad, reportedly planning broader liquor and foreign cloth shop picketing.
Delegates from nine U S districts and one Canadian district registered in Cedar Falls Iowa for the four day Danish Evangelical Lutheran church convention. About 800 of 1500 delegates expected before opening. Rev N C Carlson of Royal Iowa to preside. meetings will consider Dana College Blair Nebraska and mission work.
Attorney W R Patrick and Attorney Seymore Smith of Omaha attended to county court affairs for a short time. T W Glenn, formerly of this city, came from Hamburg Iowa to handle business. Mrs J D McBride and family visited old friends while in town. Isaac King and family from Superior Nebraska visited John W Crabill and family. A P Moran of Nebraska City attended to county court business. Mrs J Nielson of Havelock returned home after visiting relatives. Mrs A Stehr and child left for Omaha after visiting at John Rhodes. Mrs Keann Forgarty of Aurora Illinois departed after visiting her sisters. George E Blessing publisher and Dr O K Brt from Elmwood Leader Echo were in town for several hours.
Dainty Miss Thelma Gleason and Miss Louise Gleason visit with Mildred and Lila Eliott in Hiawatha Kansas while County Commissioner George L Farley travels to Omaha for business. Area residents from Greenwood Union and Omaha visiters appear at county court and events as families and friends connect across towns.
Hugo Meisinger of 39 New Cedar Creek Nebraska offers a 9 foot Deering binder for sale in good condition.
A reminder of Father’s Day on Sunday June 15 offers shoppers a wide selection of gifts and cards at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Choose from a variety of tokens to celebrate dads with thoughtful keepsakes and stationery.
A new cooling system described as a basement style blizzard circulates air in the basement auditorium, maintaining a cool environment for attendees. The notice repeats that admission remains the same for Tuesday, June 17.
Eliza Ellen Baker born Cass county Nebraska April 7 1866 died June 1 1930 age 64 years 1 month 24 days. She married Samuel Benner in 1884, had five children, Benner died 1906, later married Robert Emfield in 1914. Survived by husband two daughters Dora Primmer Eva died at eight, three sons Lester Walter Earl, three sisters and two brothers, twenty grandchildren three great grandchildren. Services at Sloan home conducted by Rev. Miller with songs In the Garden God Will Take Care of You Beautiful Isle of Somewhere.
Mrs. Glen Rutledge wife of the Nehawka Enterprise publisher underwent surgery last week at Lincoln General Hospital and is rapidly improving. County friends are pleased by her progress and hope she resumes her activities soon.
Johnson Bros Neb City lists a car of solid old potatoes for June planting and eating at 1.95 per bushel. The car Success offers Pig Meal wholesale prices for June 20. Alfalfa 13.50 Kaffir 2 Miller 2.50 bu Sudan 7 Rape 12 6c.
The Journal invites public engagement by asking readers to phone in news tips and assures availability by directing to Call No. 6 for reporting requests.
Jesse E. Livingston of Weeping Water Nebraska has been appointed by the United States Department of Agriculture to work in Buffalo County on barberry eradication. He was chosen from over fifty applicants based on high scholastic rating and character. Nebraska and thirteen north central states collaborate to reduce stem rust by destroying barberry bushes, with millions removed to date and a noted decline in losses.
Sarpy county pioneer J M Gates, 66, known near Fort Crook, fell through a chicken house floor and broke his left leg three inches below the hip. He was hospitalized at St Joseph and faces bone setting, after a painful night awaiting care.
The northbound Missouri Pacific No. 105 derailed Sunday between Howe and Auburn. Six cars left the track and overturned into a ditch as the train moved slowly. Conductor Ernest White suffered a broken arm and finger. no other serious injuries reported. Cause linked to steel crystallization causing a broken rail. Loco and first car, and last coach, remained on the track. roadbed damaged for about one hundred feet. Passengers with Omaha engagements were transferred to autos and buses for Omaha.
Burglars entered the Lawrence Sprecher residence on high school hill Saturday taking only several silken garments belonging to Mrs Sprecher. Police reports confirm no other items were taken and residents saw the entry. The Sprecher family urges return of the garments to avoid prosecution and further trouble.
A gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Lancaster marked their fifteenth wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives enjoyed dancing and a delicious lunch, with many expressing wishes for more happy years. Attendees included numerous Keil, Noel, Nickles, Hendricks, Lancaster and W Hosehar family members along with Mrs. Tigner and several helpers serving refreshments.
Honos Newman pitched a solid game for the Murray Red Sox to defeat Manley 7 to 3. He held the Manley hitters to few blows and found his curve later in the game. Manley’s Sheehan pitched well despite multiple safeties, with Joe Krejci leading the offense with three hits.
Mrs James Tigner hosted a June 3 shower for Mrs Norman Ren ner at her Murray area home. About forty five relatives friends and neighbors attended the event and presented the guest of honor with numerous gifts.
The Kings Herald held a regular monthly meeting at Miss Kathryn Shellenbarger’s home last Saturday afternoon with many young people present. The Thank Offering, to help build a school and gymnasium in Pyongyang, Korea, was turned in. Beatrice Arnd led devotions. members studied the text “Going to Jerusalem.”
A livestock advert lists a two year old Thoroughbred Registered Guernsey Bull, three Guernsey bull calves, and a two year old Ayrshire Thoroughbred Bull. Contact Likewise & Pollock at 3193 Murray Nebraska.
Strawberries for sale at Rock Bluffs berry farm run by A S Graves proprietor. Sale note indicates 12 2w.
A reader asks if any items are for sale and suggests using the Journal’s Want Ad department to reach a broad audience. The note invites listings of goods and services available.
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