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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1936
Page
6
Mrs. George E. Davis of Downey California visits old friends in the community where she lived forty years ago. She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Archibald Adams the latter now living on the west coast at the age of 93.
A message reports the death of Nev EB Pontius former pastor of the United Brethren church at Mynard Kansas. He was well remembered by local friends. Funeral services will be held in Concordia on Sunday with interment there.
Friday morning a son named William Floyd was born to Mr. and Mrs Floyd Becker at Methodist hospital Omaha. Both mother and child are doing well and the birth brings great happiness to the family. The baby is the first child for the couple and grandson of Mrs W H Rainey and Mr and Mrs W A Becker of this city.
Marion and Howard Baker, living with Mr and Mrs William Krueger west of Mynard, underwent tonsillectomy at a local physician’s office. The operation was very successful and they returned home to recover, aiming to resume normal activities in a few days.
Miss Lucille Meisinger a popular county teacher shows marked improvement at her family home after a brief stay in bed with pneumonia. Daughter of Mr and Mrs J M Meisinger her condition is steadily improving and she is recovering at home in this city.
Mr and Mrs Carl J Schneider Mrs Arthur Wetenkamp of this city and Mrs Herbert Klauschie of Omaha motored to Savannah Missouri Friday to spend a few hours with Mrs B F Wiles mother of the ladies Mrs Wiles is taking a course of treatment at the hospital in that city She is doing very nicely and it is hoped that in a short time she can return to her home in Lincoln.
Washington heard testimony from Dr. N F Danielian that AT&T has more stockholders than any company but 5 percent own 50 percent of shares. He cited records showing 382 000 holders owned 1–10 shares each, representing 57.5 percent of holders but under 10 percent of shares, with concentration in financial centers led by New York and Massachusetts.
Five farm publishing firms including Wallace's Iowa Homestead publisher appeal a 37000 dollar Sherman Act judgment. The Indiana Partners Guide Publishing Co. won in district court, with the Seventh Circuit upholding, against the Midwest Farm Paper Unit Inc and its member companies Prairie Farm Publishing Hillinois Wisconsin Farmer McKelvie Nebraska West Publishing and Wallace Publishing.
Senator Fletcher, chair of the Senate banking committee, defended the Securities Exchange Act in a letter to former Senator Hamilton Kean of New Jersey. He argued that dire forecasts at the act’s passage had not come true and that the law remains functional against securities market shifts.
Madison Neb June 11 John J Chleboun of Clarkson died of a fractured skull after a highway crash near Madison He was injured when his auto up set on the highway and died shortly after reaching a physician's office There will be no inquest says County Attorney George Dittrick.
Mrs. PD W Parker of Lincoln, mother of Mrs J Howard Davis of this city, is reported to be doing very nicely at the hospital in Lincoln after an appendicitis operation. She was ill for several days but is now recovering well. Mrs Davis has stayed in Lincoln with her mother since the operation.
Washington. Falls City Broadcasting corporation asks the communications commission for permission to establish a new radio station at Falls City Nebraska. The proposed station would operate with 100 watts power and unlimited time on a frequency of 1310 kilocycles.
Joe Hatterman of near Big Springs was struck by a car while leading a horse along the highway. The horse shied, throwing Hatterman in front of the vehicle, which then went into a ditch. He suffered a fractured leg with cuts and bruises. the car’s passengers were unhurt.
Modern lighting panels hidden in ceilings or draperies produce daylight or moonlight at the press of a switch. A 30 by 6 by 7 inch unit holds three 40 to 60 watt bulbs with opal glass for diffusion. Install options include recessed ceiling placement or metal reflectors behind curtains.
Four Nebraskan youths Mollie Svoboda Cora Mae Briggs Avera Jesperson and Rex Brown will travel from Lincoln to Washington to attend the national 4‑H club camp June 18 24. State leaders L I Frisbie and Mrs Mary Nelson accompany them joining peers from the Dakotas Iowa and Kansas by bus from Chicago. Rex Grown is among eight club members chosen to speak at the NBC radio farm and home hour program.
Washington June 10 House and Senate tax bill conferees held an exploratory meeting. They agreed on minor administrative amendments but passed over major issues. Chairman Doughton noted the session aimed to lay groundwork for future talks as Republicans attended the Cleveland convention.
Washington senate irrigation committee reported favorably Norris bill to aid Bridgeport Irrigation District North Platte project. Delinquent charges would bear 6 percent interest, down from 10, with prior overpayments credited. District to pay the federal government 59,962.55 in 40 equal installments plus interest on late payments.
Albert Weers, 40, a Brock farmer and implement salesman from Johnson Neb, was found in serious condition after taking a strong dose of strychnine while five miles from home. He returned home before symptoms appeared. doctors say recovery is probable though paralysis is possible. Authorities cite financial trouble as the catalyst.
Sheriff Duffey seeks Thayer county help to arrest Rev. Charles Raymona Wylie pastor of Inman Methodist Church on a no fund check charge for 32.85 dollars. The complaint was signed by Ralph Leidy manager of O Neill Chick Hatchery. Wylie was not at Inman.
Ray E. Turner announced an application to the PWA for 28600 additional for park improvements. The plan includes a 35000 swimming pool and band shell concrete tennis courts a rock garden a shelter house and new sidewalks at Harmon field along with the pool.
Clarence Peetzke suffered a wind damaged garage collapse on Tuesday morning and a Wednesday afternoon fire destroyed his chicken and brooder house with 300 chickens. Bradshaw firemen saved his house and barn.
Detroit notes the fourth International Flower Shut-in Day delivering over 750000 bouquets and potted plants to permanent shut-ins across the United States and Canada. Florists wholesalers and growers in 2300 cities participate under the Florists Telegraph Delivery Association led by Adbert Barber.
Harold Trout and Wayne Avery both 18 escaped from the county jail in Pawnee City Nebraska where they were to be taken to the state industrial school at Kearney Friday. Officials reported the two trusties fled while in custody.
F W Shuman was appointed Thursday as postmaster of Osceola Nebraska after earlier opposition by Norris. The appointment was confirmed despite the protest.
Call No. 6 for printing work and find us on the job. The notice urges applicants to inquire about positions and join the company workforce.
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