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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1932

Page

6

Afternoon Party Honors Mrs. Gailey Before City Departure

Mrs. E. H. Wescott and Mrs. R. B. Hayes hosted at Sunnyside for a farewell to Mrs. R. E. Gailey. Guests from local families and churches gathered for conversation and refreshments as Mrs. Bailey prepares to leave, with active church work noted during her residence.

E. H. Wescott R. B. Hayes R. E. Gailey Wescott Sunnyside Bailey Amelia Martens Alpha Peterson Marie Hunter Mia Barbara Gering Olive Jones

Miami Visitor Adolph Cechal Returns Home

Adolph Cechal of Miami Florida arrived Friday with his mother Mrs Josephine Cechal and other relatives for a visit in the city and area. He traveled by auto and says the southern weather was pleasant and mild. Cechal has long held business interests and property in Miami requiring his residence there much of the time.

Adolph Cechal Miami Florida Josephine Cechal Cechal Cedal

Tonsils Removed from Local Boy at Dr. Pucelik Office

This morning at the office of Dr. L. Pucelik Leo Sikora underwent tonsil removal surgery. The procedure was very successful and it is hoped he can resume his usual activities within a few days with assistance from Dr. Pucelik and Dr. E. J. Gillespie.

Bates Book & Gift shop Debuts Father’s Day Card Line

The Bates Book & Gift shop introduces an attractive new display of Father’s Day greeting cards. A wide line features artistic designs and quality stock aimed at celebrating dads.

Dad Bates Book & Gift Shop

Lindy Suspect Identified by Dr Condon in White Plains

Dr John F Condon, Lindbergh intermediary, said a photo of Ernest Brinkert, charged ex convict, matched the "John" who received a $50,000 ransom in a New York cemetery on April 2. Brinkert was to be confronted by Condon after arrival from Mamaroneth where he was arrested.

White Plains N. Y John F. Condon Lindbergh Ernest Brinkert John New York City Condon Brinkert Mamaroneth Dr. Condon

Camp Fire Girls Plan Public Lawn Party

The Litahni Camp Fire Girls announce a public lawn party at Lloyd Wolcott home on Friday June 17 starting at 2 pm. Tables for pinochle and bridge will be set on the lawn with refreshments. Tickets cost 5 cents and support the Camp Fire treasury. reservations invite foursomes.

Litahni Lloyd Wolcott

The Masonic Home on the Missouri

A reflective piece praises the Masonic Home on Missouri soil. It extols harmony and truth guiding residents, notes gardens of tomatoes and strawberries, and uses mason imagery of Hiram’s tools and a trestle board to symbolize rest and enduring fraternity.

Journal Want Ad Sells Low Cost Listings

A brief note promotes selling items via a Journal Want Ad with the appeal of a small cost. It emphasizes affordability for classified listings.

Brinkert Captured Near Mamaroneck in Lindbergh Case

Ernest Brinkert, a suspect in the Lindbergh kidnapping and ally of Violet Sharpe, was taken into custody in Mamaroneck, Westchester County. Police Chief William Miller of White Plains announced Brinkert would be moved to White Plains to face New Jersey authorities.

Mamaroneck N. Y Ernest Brinkert Brinkert William Miller White Plains Violet Sharpe Morrow Miller New Jersey Mamaronek Westchester County Connecticut

Waitress Violet Sharpe Dies After Lindbergh Case Clue

Englewood New Jersey June 10 The Dwight Morrow household waitress Violet Sharpe 26 believed to know a kidnap partner drank poison in the presence of investigators before questioning. Police intensified pursuit of Ernest Brinkert missing since March 2 and sought sister Edith Sharpe tied to a ransom paid in a Bronx cemetery.

Englewood N. J Dwight Morrow Lindbergh Violet Sharpe Ernest Brinkert Brinkert Post Road White Plains N. Y Edith England Bronx John F. Condson Jaffie Constance Chilton Scotland Yard

Ohio visitors arrive for extended stay in Jamaica and Lincoln

Mrs J R Brown and daughters Mary Eleanor and Carolyn of Lakewood Ohio with Mrs Harriet Hawn of Cleveland and Miss Hazel Dovey of Canton Ohio arrive by auto Tuesday evening to visit relatives Jamaica and Lincoln. They left Cleveland at 7 30 Monday and reached Tuesday evening at 8 30.

J. R. Brown Mary Eleanor Carolyn Lakewood Ohio Harriet Hawn Cleveland Hazel] Dovey Canton Tom Jane Patterson Wheeling West Virginia Jamaica Lincoln

Bates Book & Gift Shop Advertises Wide Line of Items

The Bates Book and Gift Shop promotes a large line of items for customers to call and see.

Bates Book & Gift Shop

Walradt Family Reunion At Riverside Park

The Walradt family reunion in Riverside tourist park drew about fifty attendees for a day of picnics and visiting. Notables included Mr and Mrs Henry Ahl and Bertha Walradt, Mrs A C Erickson and sons Floyd and Cecil, and many relatives from Cedar Creek Greenwood and Louisville area. The gathering, a yearly tradition, featured a warm welcome to out of town guests and happiness at renewed fellowship.

Walradt Riverside Thoms Henry Ahl Ahl Bertha Walradt A. C. Erickson Scons Floyd Cecil Zelso Mary Duff Cedar Creek Lee Walradt al Jardine Creenwood Verner Hild Oliver Hennings Adams Harold Ahl Ernest Ahl Louisville Louisville Courier

Om aha Municipal University Holds 33rd Commencement

The Municipal University of Omaha graduated 1153 students at the 33rd annual commencement in John Jacobs gymnasium. Dr. W E Sealock conferred diplomas and degrees with 458 earning degrees and 65 receiving diplomas and teaching certificates. Among the class are twenty slated to receive degrees later, including Miss Clare E Weyrich a junior high teacher in Plattsmouth.

Municipal University of Omaha John Jacobs W. E. Sealock Clare E. Weyrich Miss Weyrich Plattsmouth

Father's Day Greeting Card at Bates Book Shop

Sunday June 19 marks Father’s Day with a ready made greeting card available for sale at Bates Book & Gift Shop offering a simple way to honor Dad.

Hoover Opposed to Recreating the War Council

Washington reports President Hoover rejected a proposed revival of the old council of national defense as an economic move. The letter to Gen. Albert L. Cox of the American Legion notes existing advisory bodies render a new council unnecessary while inviting further suggestions to improve the economy.

Washington Hoover Council of National Defense Albert L. Cox Raleigh N. C Defense Committee of the American Legion Old Time Council Cox Edsel Ford August Heckscher John Hays Hammond William Green American Federation of Labor Henry Stevens Clark Howell Atlante Constitution E. J. Weiser Farzo N. D Reconstruction Finance Corporation Federal Reserve Board Farm Board Farm Loan Board Council State Journal

Bonus marcher jailed after street fight in town

A veteran march ended with two ex service men punched and one jailed. Sars D. Hendricks 35 left Millings Montana with a veterans group and returned to confront Edward E. Jordan chairman of the local American Legion relief committee over feeding his wife and children. Hendricks got sixty days in jail following a courtroom confrontation.

Allianes Sars D. Kendricks Millings Mont Omaha Edward E. Jordan American Legion Relief Committee

Rebels Attack Federals in Copan as Honduras election nears

Dispatches from Guatemala City report rebel troops under Filiberto Zelaya attacking federal forces in Copan. Government forces retreated and prepared a concerted drive to retake the territory after a day of heavy fighting that left more than sixty dead nearby.

Guatemala City Honduras Filiberto Zelaya Nationalist Party Department Copan Territoy Umana

France His Own Booster Puts On Campaign Push

Chicago report says President Hoover’s rival for the Republican nomination former Senator France of Maryland is campaigning at headquarters. He claims more pledged delegates than Hoover and vows to fight on the convention floor. France regards his effort with notable seriousness.

Chicago Hoover France Maryland Foover

Government aid urged in grain clearing dispute

The Chicago Board of Trade and the Farmers' National Grain Corp accuse the Farmers' National of illegally withholding clearing house privileges. They seek government guidance as the federal hearing proceeds, with testimony narrowed to membership in the clearing corporation and related topics.

Chicago Board of Trade and National Grain Corporation Washington Chicago Board of Trade Farmer's National Grain Corporation Carl Meyer George S. Milner Farmers’ National Commission Chicago State Journal

Senate approves War Department appropriation bill

Washington reports the Senate approved the 3859 million dollar war department bill carrying two thousand more officers than the ten thousand authorized. The measure, sent to conference, upheld the 12,000 officer limit, rejected a 10 percent cut, and defeated attempts to curb camp funding amid debate on training methods.

Washington House War Department Senate Congress Appropriations McKellar Norris Nebraskan

Claim Omah an is robber.

Three Milwaukee holdup victims identified Sylvester Nielson of Omaha as one of eleven robbers who bound victims and stole 500 dollars. Nielson is in custody, while John Toth of New Jersey, pictured as another robber, is still at large. Toth and Nielson deny guilt. Nielson waived preliminaries and was sent back to Milwaukee to face assault and robbery charges.

Falls City Milwaukee Sylvester Nielson Omaha Nielson John Toth New Jersey Richardson County Toth Altho Lewis Dieden

Strawberries for Sale in Plattsmouth

Carl Ohl Schlager advertises fresh strawberries for sale in Plattsmouth calling telephone 582 for orders.

Carl Ohlschlager Plattsmouth

Splendid Recital by Mrs. Freeman Pupils

An appreciative audience heard a refined piano program by the pupils of Mrs. Lillian Freeman. The recital showed clear progress from beginners to advanced with teacher and pupil effort praised. participants included June Griffin, Maxine Nielsen, Wilma Swatek, Phyllis Speck, Elizabeth Kasper, and many others.

Lillian Freeman June Griffin Maxine Nielsen Wilma Swatek Phyllis Speck Elizabeth Kasper Jacqueline Stretton John Urish Virgel Urish Earl Pittman Theodore Libershal Dorothy Toman Marie Speck Mary Jane Mark Evelyn Meisinger Mary Ann Gradouxille Geraldine Griffin Betty Bulin Jane Rebal Jacquelyn Grassman Mary Katherine Wiles Rosemary Cloldt Evelyn Merde Geraldine Sudduth Betty Kalina Mary Lois Wiles Aimee Jane Thomas Dorothy McCarthy Anna Margaret McCarty Lois Bestor Charles Nowacek

Sinclair Oil Station Taken Over in Plattsmouth

R. V. Crithover? Critchfield signs as manager at Plattsmouth Sinclair Oil Station inviting public patronage. Promises same service and courtesy as in the past and lists gasoline kerosene and oils as top quality. Seeks to meet residents of Plattsmouth and Oss County.

Sinclair Oil and Plattsmouth Sinclair Oss County R. V. Critchfield Mer Sinclair Oil Station

Brookhart Returns to Capital Silent After Iowa Nomination

Senator Brookhart flew into Washington from Iowa and refused to discuss Henry Field’s victory or his political future. He said nothing on a possible independent bid, then announced plans to propose a resolution for war secretary to issue rations to unemployed veterans, including bonus marchers nationwide.

Washington Brookhart Iowa Henry Field Iowan Secretary of War

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