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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1934
Page
1
Russell Davidson 23 a Weeping Water resident shot himself at his family home Sunday evening after 7 o clock. He died about an hour later despite medical aid. He is survived by his mother and five siblings. No inquest will be held.
Plattsmouth Red Sox defeated the Bjorson Wessell Iron Co of Omaha 7 to 6 in an eighth inning rally. Dell Sylvester and Getgen pitched well early as both teams were scoreless through three frames. The visitors pulled ahead with four runs in the eighth, but the Sox answered in the ninth with doubles from Oliver and Pierce and singles by Svoboda and Krejer to seal the victory.
The Social Workers Flower club gathers at Mrs John Fulton home with Miss Velma Fulton assisting. Guest Day is set for June 27 at Miss Helen Johnsons home with each member bringing a guest. Luncheon served and afternoon spent in visit.
California residents Mr and Mrs J D Shrader stay with sister Mrs Georgia Creamer in Cass County while Shrader recovers from a severe stroke and their brother Robert Shrader also convalesces at the same home.
Miss Marie Powers of South Omaha and Wel don Stoehr from near the city wed in a quiet ceremony at 9 am read by Rev. John Krajieck. The event included a breakfast at Nellie Ann Tea Room and a reception at the bride’s parents home with families and friends in attendance. The couple plan to live in South Omaha after a honeymoon.
Funeral services for Mrs. Harry Wiles were held Sunday at the Sattler funeral home. Rev. W. A. Taylor of Union delivered the sermon and old friends gathered to pay tribute. Miss Estelle Baird and Mr. Frank Cloidt sang during the service, with Cloidt also performing a solo.
Dr. Joe J. Stibal, a well known chiropractor who came from Firth, Nebraska, marks ten years in Plattsmouth. He established offices in the Schmidtmann building and has built a solid community practice, saying time has passed quickly and he remains part of local life.
J. E. Lancaster deputy state sheriff and Democratic candidate for county sheriff visited Lincoln today. He planned to testify in the state against Earl Henry, but Richard Burke's trial was in progress. Lancaster helped seize a large still near Grand Island Saturday, among the biggest in recent years, praised by state officers.
Kenneth Drennan, 6, son of Mr and Mrs Lester Drennan near Nehawka, died after kerosene ignited on a bed of coals in the family stove. The blaze burned him and minor burns were suffered by his brother Joe 9. Kenneth died at St Mary's hospital Nebraska City after the accident on Sunday. He was born April 18 1928 near Nehawka and is survived by parents two sisters Hazel and Mary and three brothers Jimmy Joe and Donald. Grandparents include Willis Whited Kirwin Kas Alf Drennan Phillipsburg Kas and step grandmother Mary Dennis Nebraska City.
The Kopischka family gathered at Wintersteen hill for a reunion and a Sunday dinner. Attendees included Mrs Leon Marshel of San Antonio Texas Mrs Don Norman and Yvonne of Millbank Montana Mrs Leslie Simmons and children Carl Kopischka Jr and son of Portland Oregon Louis H Kopischka and daughter Mrs James Robb and baby and Jack Baughmann of Omaha.
Tuesday’s Dany H A Schneider president of the Plattsmouth State Bank traveled to Omaha to handle day’s business and visit friends in the city.
A large delegation attended the first annual Cornhusker area conference of Scouters at Crete Boy Scout camp near the Blue River. Sessions ran Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. with round tables and talks on troop organization and finances. About 1,000 Lincoln Scouts and 2,200 in the area registered, with funding concerns delaying some courts of honor. Former Governor Samuel R. McKelvie spoke on leadership responsibilities.
Mrs Carl Chriswisser resigns to care for her ill husband at home. Sister Ruth Ferrie will take over, bringing experience from the Pease Style Shop and local store work. The departure is met with regret from her colleagues.
A group of Plattsmouth students and teachers join the university summer course this week. Miss Maxine Crodt and Robert Mann are among the students, with Superintendent L. Devoe directing a group of young men. Mrs Lorene Cummins and Mrs Elizabeth Campbell also attend Nebraska summer sessions.
Earl Henry pleaded guilty in district court to breaking and entering the Rugha store at Avoca after police in Omaha tracked stolen items to him. He was taken to Lincoln for questioning and later committed to the state penitentiary in Lincoln for one year.
The Federal Emergency Relief Office at the county courthouse is closed following a state directive. Cass county commissioners rejected a special levy and gasoline tax funds, shifting relief duties to the county. Since July 1933 about $84,000 has been paid out through the federal relief office.
Scouters traveling to Crete for the conference report severe drought in territory south and west of Lincoln. Pastures are burned out and terrain is yellow. Crete area sees little rain, homeowners use garden hoses for lawn water, a special 10 cent per thousand gallon summer rate issued. Blue River runs low and Crete Mills dam water wheels operate only part time.
The Nebraska case against Gil bert Burks proceeds as defense witnesses deny a kidnapping and extortion plot. Foster sister Helen Craig and Napoleon Posten, also charged, testified that Han Haul sought money and that Burks and associates intervened. Evidence centers on a Weeping Water confrontation and subsequent police involvement.
George E. Nickles of Murray filed for renomination as a Democratic candidate for the sixth district representative seat. A Cass County lumberman and longtime community leader, he previously served in the state house from 1932 and sat on key committees. A Republican petition had also been filed for Troy L. Davis of Weeping Water.
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