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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1931

Page

4

Greenwood social notes from Greenwood Nebraska area

Ray Meyers and Raymond Lambert joined Lincoln band. Several locals visited relatives in Omaha and Red Cloud. summer school and university attendance noted. Anniversaries celebrated with mock ceremony at John Graham and Lambert home. 29 guests attended including the Miller, Leesley, Lambert, Fulmer families.

Ray Meyers Raymond Lambert Lincoln P. A. Sanborn Omaha Leah Reiner Ella Bookman Wm. Cope Helen Marvin Elva Coleman The State University Norman Peters Yutan Co. BE. Caffee Ashland Merl Pailing Jean James Byron Aaron Pailing Maude Holden Ruth Jefferson Cornelia Gant H. D. Hughes G. W. Holt Louisville Fred Ossenkopp Holt N. D. Talcott Plattsmouth Court House Marion Hartsook Red Cloud California John Latimer Carl Shaw Corning Iowa Paul White Latimer White Mayhood Orchard Smith Leon Lambert Salem Oregon John Lambert Wm. Gentry A. R. Birdsall Fred Holke Martin Maher John Mockenhaupt Messrs Hollie Mockenhaupt Maher John Shephard Carmen Harrisbore Ill Greenwood John Weideman Home Foreign Missionary Societies Fred W Bertrand McDonald John Graham Wesley Miller A. E. Leesley C. D. Fulmer Gladys Lambert

Rhode Island Reds Flourish On Two Generations

Mrs Charles Martin tends Rhode Island Red chickens while her eleven year old daughter Lilizabeth raises a separate flock of about fifty birds and devotes time to their care resulting in a fine offering of birds.

Rhode Island Charles Martin Lilizabeth

Kensington Chapter of Fastern Star Meets at Bainbridge Home

A large gathering of Kensington Fastern Star members plus Greenwood residents attended a Wednesday afternoon meeting at Mrs. Bainbridge's home. The session covered lodge activities and member participation.

O. E. S. Kensington Waverly Fastern Star Kensington

Masons to Install Officers at Upcoming Lodge Meeting

Masons will install the officers elected for the current term at the upcoming lodge meeting Tuesday evening after the regular business. The ceremony follows the conclusion of the usual agenda.

Masonic Lodge

Masonic Officers Named for Incoming Master

Those to be installed include T. M. McKinnon as Worshipful Master Wesley Miller as Senior Warden Wm. D. Coleman as Junior Warden Ben Howard as Secretary and E. A. Landon as Treasurer Regularly elected officers. Appointed by the incoming Master are Charles Metz Waverly Senior Deacon John E. Lambert Junior Deacon H. D. Hughes Senior Steward Elmer Mathews Steward M. R. McDowell Tyler and E. A. Lanton Chaplain.

T. M. McKinnon Wesley Miller Wm. D. Coleman Ben Howard E. A. Landon Charles Metz Waverly John E. Lambert H. D. Hughes Stewart Elmer Mathews M. R. McDowell Tyler E. A. Lanton

Greenwood Visit Brings Chicago Life To Small Town

Mrs W H McFadden and her son Pat visited Greenwood from Chicago last week and this week. The family enjoys life in the windy city and praises the doctor’s work there.

W. H. McFadden Pat Chicago Greenwood Windy City

Nebraska VFW selects Col. Phil L. Hall as state commander

Col. Phil L. Hall was elected as Nebraska department commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at the state convention in Norfolk. He and Mrs. Hall attended and traveled to northeast Nebraska City, noting roads were splendid and most of the route now paved.

Phil L. Hall Nebraska Department Veterans of Foreign Wars Norfolk Hall Nebraska City

Spires Depart for Chicago After Burlington Layoff

A. R. Spires, laid off by the Burlington due to lack of business, leaves for Chicago to seek employment for the summer. Mrs. Spires and their daughter will spend the season in the west, enjoying a summer on the Dude ranch near Sheridan, Wyoming.

West A. R. Spires Burlington Chicago

Cope Hosts Sunday Guests From Lincoln and Prairie Home

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cope entertained relatives Sunday at their home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Anderson and wife, Mrs. Norma Hurlbut of Lincoln, Mrs. B. E. Bran and son Delbert of Waverly, and Elton Copes of Prairie Home.

Wm. Cope E. K Anderson Norma Hurlbut Lincoln BE. L. Bran Delbert Waverly Elton Copes Prairie Home

Two Stradley Machines Under Construction for Fairs

Building Two Machines J. W. Stradley and sons in Greenwood are constructing two celebrated ball bearing corn shellers and two hammer mill grinders aimed for completion in time for the state and county fairs exhibition.

J. W. Stradley and Sons Greenwood

Visiting in the West Phillip Reese Leaves for Shelby

Phillip Reese, recently discharged after an operation, has been improving and departed early last week to visit his brother in Shelby for a period of time.

West Phillip Reese Shelby

Large crowd attends Greenwood rodeo last Sunday

A large attendance filled the Greenwood rodeo last Sunday with many spectators. The event drew broad community interest and left attendees sharing details of the rodeo activities.

Greenwood

Visits by Allen family on cross state trip

Trey Allen and wife from Sheridan, Wryeming travel toward Chicago and visit in Greenwood. They spend two pleasant days at the home of Troy W. S. Allen’s uncle and family in Greenwood during their journey, with planned visits to Michigan.

Trey Allen Sheridan Wryeming Chicago Michigan Greenwood Troy W. S. Allen

Talcott Departs for West to Work With Dairy Association

Will Work in West Arthur Talcott son of Dr and Mrs N D Talcott leaves for Holdrege to join the Dairy Association of the Republican Valley in the west.

West Arthur Talcott N. D. Talcott Dairy Association of Republican Valley Holdrege

Moves to Greenwood by M. R. Hillis and family

Greenwood is the new home for M. R. Hillis brother of Mrs. C W Willis and his family. Hillis left Omaha where he worked in track for a railroad as the job cuts forced others out. They occupy the Mrs Reddick property for the time being.

Greenwood M. R. Hillis C. W. Willis Omaha

Forty acre Ashland farm for sale or trade

Forty acre farm near Ashland with small improvements and immediate possession. Crop in and ready. Weeping Water property preferred. Reply to P. O. Box 592, Ashland, Nebraska.

Ashland P. O Nebr

WANT DAY FOR PRESIDENT

Niagara Falls N Y The national executive committee of the Women s Christian Temperance Union will back the nomination and election of the party presidential candidate in 1932 The group adopted a platform to be distributed by postcard nationwide It asserts prohibition benefits and criticizes attempts to repeal it It cites Canada and Sweden as failing to curb drinking poverty and crime and argues prohibition is the best method to handle liquor traffic

Niagara Falls Women's Christian Temperance Union United State Canada Sweden

Journal Offers Two Com Matrix Cut Services Monthly

The Journal provides two com matrix cut services each month to benefit advertisers. These offerings aim to boost advertiser impact and visibility through enhanced processing options.

The Journal

House Debates $1,020,650 Budget Increase in Nebraska

In Lincoln on Thursday the Nebraska House reviewed three Governor Bryan budget bills adding about 1.02 million for state institutions, railway commission, and bovine TB control. Debates focused on gas tax administration, rural school aid, and funding for U S Army dependents tuition with votes splitting along party lines.

Lincoln Bryan House University Board of Control Railway Commission Finance Committee E. E. Rohliff Omaha

Edison Urges Confidence at National Electric Light Meet

Thomas A. Edison urged Americans to keep faith in economic and industrial progress during a two way radio address to the National Electric Light Association from Fort Myers Florida. He told seven thousand businessmen to be brave and follow the example of their forefathers as depressions pass and America prospers.

Atlantic City Thomas A. Edison National Electric Light Association Fort Myers Fla Mr. Edison W. Alton Jones Association America

Mayor Walks Police Beat In York After Resignations

York Nebraska June 11 Mayor George Chilcote and two councilmen walked beats Wednesday night after two policemen resigned over reprimands. The mayor had reprimands issued to Walter Rayliff and George Valentine for neglect of duty. They turned in their equipment shortly after midnight. The mayor and council members George Steube and Floyd Mohring pinned on stars. No successor appointed for Bayliff and Valentine.

York Neb George Chilcote Walter Rayliff George Valentine George Steube Floyd Mohring Bayliff Valentine

DeMolay State Conclave In Hastings Draws 200 Delegates

More than two hundred delegates from DeMolay chapters across Nebraska gathered in Hastings for the ninth annual state conclave. National officials Roy E. Dickerson Tinley L. Combs Frank F. Land Louis Lower attended the event. Honorary degrees will be conferred on former Governor Weaver and Tinley L. Combs at Friday night’s open meeting.

Hastings DeMolay Nebraska Roy E. Dickerson Kansas City National Order Tinley L. Combs Omaha Frank F. Land Order of DeMolay Louis Lower DeMolay Order Weaver

ELECT CASPER THYGESON

The Nebraska druggists at their state meeting in Lincoln elected J. C. Thygeson of Nebraska City as president for the coming year. Thygeson is a longtime state pharmacist with roots in this city and is married to Miss Minna White, daughter of the late A. W. White.

Nebraska Lincoln J. C.thygeson Nebraska City Thygeson Fricke A. W. White

Heisel mill now grinding corn chops and feeds

The Heisel mill in this city is grinding corn chops wheat oats and corn meal and all kinds of feeds with prompt service and satisfaction. For orders call phone 146.

Heisel

Notice to Defendants in Cass County Mortgage Foreclosure

Allen B. Wilson sues William F. Gillesme and several defendants to foreclose a real estate mortgage on Lot 6 Block 11 in Plattsmouth Nebraska. Defendants must answer by July 27 1931 or default and judgment will be entered. Attorney Chas E Martin represents the plaintiff. 115-4w

Floyd Henton Josephine Johnson Bagnall Bagnall Rex Henton Res Fenton Bles Niona Henton John Doe Lorene Johnson Cody Cody District Court Cass County Nebraska Plattsmouth Allen B. Wilson

Republicans Raise Budget by $363000 in Nebraska House

The Nebraska house, dominated by Republicans, added about 363000 dollars to Governor Bryan's budget. Increases include 200000 for highway maintenance from gasoline tax, 73000 for highway construction, and 200000 for state aid bridges shifted from property taxes. Debates centered on university maintenance and public services with votes on further road and public welfare funding. A committee investigation into the State Historical Society premises was approved.

Lincoln Neb House of Representatives Bryan Cone Public Library Commission University Library State Irrigation Association Trenmore Cone Dem. Valley John G. Boeks Dem Central City National Guard State Historical Society Capitol John Havekost Hooper Bureau Havekost E. L. Hiunt Syracuse C. J. Mitchell Roca Uni Senate Aunum George O'Malley House

House to Debate Bill on Institutions Building Next

The World-Herald reports the house will spend most of Saturday morning on the nance bill before turning to the institutions building bill. The actions indicate a day of legislative budgeting and facility planning decisions.

World-Herald

Howell Provisos Shape South Omaha Bridge Vote

Omaha city council votes unanimously to place the South Omaha free bridge on June 16 with Howell giving cautious support. The plan bars bondholders from diverting funds to future uptown bridges and requires full study before Howell signs on. Cleveland bond firm may withdraw if tolls only remain revenue. Howell says he will keep opposing the South Omaha bridge under the proposed terms.

Omaha South Omaha Howell Uptown Cleveland Company South

Stores organize company in northeast Nebraska

Plainview plans to incorporate the Associated Stores Wholesale company of Plainview after a meeting of representatives from twenty four northeast Nebraska stores. Officers elected include John M Liewer president Henry Altes ehuler vice president Harry Houston secretary and Charles Bere treasurer. The group will file articles of incorporation and hold monthly meetings with firms such as People’s Store Creighton People’s Store Wausa Dad Smith Hartington Carl W Ritchie Coleridge J W Harper Laurel J M Liewer Emerson the air Store Wakefield Henry Fleer Winside Henry Altsthaler Madison Duesman Walters Humphrey Bruckner Mercantile Platte Center Union Store Neligh Houston’s Store and others.

Plainview Associated Stores Wholesale’ Company Nebraska John M. Liewer Emerson Henry Altesehuler Madison Harry Houston Charles Bere Creighton People’s Store Wausa Dad Smith Hartington Carl W. Ritchie Coleridge J. W. Harper Laurel J. M. Liewer the Air Wakefield Henry Fleer Winside Henry Altsthaler Duesman & Walters Humphrey Bruckner Mercantile Company Platte Center Union Store Neligh Houston's

Local merchants listed in Plainview and area names

Plainview and surrounding towns feature a roster of merchants including W. H. Rose Brunswick Rundquist and Son Royal Gus Rundquist Clearwater C. L. McBride Orchard George Cressler O'Neill and Hunters cash store Stuart M A Young Ainsworth Renwald Mercantile Gregory S D Hypse Brothers Spencer H R But le Ozmond.

Bee stings kill two horses pulling cultivator

Chester Childs of Council Bluffs survived hundreds of bee stings after a swarm attacked his team while cultivating corn. Both horses died on the road, one on the way home and the other after being freed. Dr. J A Lueth and Dr. Mathew Tinley treated Childs for facial and head injuries.

Chester Childs Council Bluffs Childs J. A. Lueth Mathew Tinley

Platte Dries Up Early In Platte Valley

The Platte river near Kearney is unusually low for this time of year. Snow in the mountains is scarce, reducing runoff and forcing irrigation storage demands. Pump irrigation enthusiasts anticipate tests of this method and its impact on river flow and underground well supplies.

Kearney Platte Platte Valley

Williamson Leaves 100000 Estate in Albion

Z A Williamson aged 76 who homesteaded near Loretto in 1873 died after a paralytic stroke in Albion. He left property reported to be worth over 100000. Five grandchildren survive. Read the Journal Want Ads.

Albion Z. A. Williamson Loretto

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Greeley United States Army W. E. Buckendorf Bassett Gillespie Myrtle E. Musser Rushville Bee-News Edison Allen Soennichsen’s Casper Thygeson William F. Gillesme Et al Chas. E. Martin R. Emerson Rep Lexington Vallery Sale Pavilion Plattsmouth, Nebr Gien Vallery Rex Young DR. O. Sandin Soc
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