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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
2
Mr and Mrs John Skinner enjoyed a pleasant weekend visit at a Hooper home of Walter Skinner and family. They drove in their auto and caught excellent fish during the stay over the week end.
W. H. Warner at eighty one prepares his threshing outfit for harvest. He stresses keeping machines and gear in top condition before use. He aims to be ready when the harvest arrives and is eager to return to work.
Vearle Linch and his wife of Sioux City Iowa, a four year teacher in local schools, visited his parents P. J. Linch of Alvo last week and then left for their ranch near Burlington Colorado to spend part of their vacation. They plan to return to Sioux City to resume school work in the fall.
Members of the Girls Walking club of Aivo take weekly walks of four miles. After practice they complete the round trip in three hours. They enjoyed the latest outing with good conversation and a fine time.
A fine fish supper was served at the Weeping Water creek area near Woabash last Sunday at the home of Carl Rosenow. Guests included Walter Vincent, George Kirzel, Lyle Miller and Elmer Rozenow who enjoyed the hospitality and feast prepared for them.
Sixty guests gathered at the Foreman home for a wedding shower honoring Mrs. Lee Coatman formerly Miss Velnin Foreman. The party became a lively affair as guests presented numerous beautiful and useful gifts and extended best wishes for a long happy life for the newlyweds.
Vacation Bible School at the Alvo Methodist Church draws strong interest with one daily session from nine to eleven in the morning. Assistants from out of town participate in a course to deepen their Bible knowledge.
The celebration of Children’s Day occurred at the Methodist church last Sunday during the morning worship. A well selected program offered worthwhile and interesting numbers. Many people from Alvo and nearby areas attended to participate in the entertainment.
A. L. Becker, Union, spent a few hours in the city for business and social visits. Mrs. D. Weideman, Lincoln, was here Wednesday for county court matters before returning to Lincoln. August Pautsch, Louisville, was in town Wednesday afternoon for business. Rev. A. F. Ploetz, Omaha, visited today for business and time with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Miles, Omaha, were here Wednesday afternoon for shopping and brief stay.
Saturday Dails notes William Skites from Avoca en route to Glenwood via the new Missouri river bridge. Lincoln architect John Unthank visited for business and social calls. Clara Mae Morgan of Burlington Iowa relaxes here after completing school work. State representative Troy L. Davis from Weeping Water came to attend to business and visit family. Mrs. Edna Shannon and county extension agent Jessie Baldwin stopped for a brief outing. Jennings Seybert and Mrs. Co A Young with Billy left Day ton Ohio after several weeks here during W H Serbert’s illness.
The Fairview Woman's Club entertained husbands and families with a picnic dinner in the woods near John Rentschler's place. Children played games while adults enjoyed chicken and crushed strawberries. A request for another similar gathering ended the event on a high note.
From Saturday's Dany, Miss Margaret and Emma Albert depart this evening for Washington and travel to New York to join Prof. Albert Kuhn's party from the University of Omaha. They sail for Europe on the Lerengaria June 22 and tour nine countries returning to the United States August 17 on the Athenia via Montreal. They expect to reach home in late August.
Williston North Carolina reports Frank Mudra aged 62, believed Chicago resident, died Monday night after fracturing his skull leaping from a moving passenger train. He did not regain consciousness. Passengers observed he had been acting oddly, possibly traveling from Idaho to Chicago.
For sale one team black geldings and one team black mares both sound and well broke harness and wagon. Located one mile west of Fort Crook. Price 116-3tw. Seller HARVEY HARGER.
Andrew Schleifert becomes a real citizen of Manley while others plant corn again and discuss farm work. W F Schleifert of Louisville visits Manley. barn framing for Cris Schleifert progresses. locals attend Lincoln vs Norton game. Mrs Harris improves and travels for barber work. guests visit the Harms. Arnold Harris plans westward move with Union Pacific. Brackenfield visit, Frank Bergman buys Whippet six sedan. local housing and road improvements noted.
Hermann of Louisville who had been ill and treated in Omaha for two weeks returned home last week and is now feeling much better.
A large crowd from Muan ley and vicinity traveled to Omaha last Wednesday to pay last respects to former friend and citizen John Tighe. Attendees included Wm. Sctheehan C. E. Moekenhaupt Mrs. Charles Murphey and the Tighe family, John C. Rauth, and many others.
William Rohrdanz, former treasurer of the Manley school district, was re elected at the district patrons meeting. He is praised as a good officer and retention in the position is deemed responsible.
Nellie Young a Omaha telephone operator ended a 37 day fast begun May 6 to cure illness. She broke the fast Wednesday night with orange juice after finding one bad tooth threatening her regimen. She weighed 101 pounds before the fast and 76 at its end and plans a square meal soon.
Fort Myers report says Thomas A Edison, 83, bade farewell to his miniature rubber plantation and will return to West Orange, New Jersey, to resume experiments. He is in improved health and plans an active summer, working twelve to fourteen hours daily with no holidays.
Sheriff Bert Reed and Deputy Rex Young responded to a Saturday night disturbance in Greenwood over a growing town division. George Trunkenboltz town marshal faced a complaint by Rowse, with Trunkenboltz arraigned before Justice Newkirk, pled not guilty, posted a $200 bond, and awaits a Wednesday hearing. venue change possible to nearby courts before Judge Schmidt or Murdock or Louisville justice court.
The Local Post and other chapters flood Congress with telegrams urging action on veterans relief and care bills before adjournment. Messages to Senators Norris and Howell and Rep Morehead stress unity of two million Legion members in support of improved facilities and broad relief for disabled veterans. Replies from Norris and Howell express support and promise attention to the issue.
Delegates at the twentieth biennial General Federation of Womens Clubs consider United States entry into the world court after a day of rest from a Denver area play day. State presidents and the junior organization present a program, with officer elections reported. Wyoming Governor Frank C. Emerson will address Womens Service from the Legislative Standpoint.
Huntsville Utah June 11 an explosion while examining a denatured alcohol pump with a flare of a match killed John Creeze 27 and his one year old brother and severely injured their sister Fay 13. The blast also destroyed a race and its contents.
The Canadian Pacific liner Empress of Britain was launched in Glasgow on a Wednesday ceremony with notable figures present. An address by the Prince of Wales marked the event as a key maritime milestone on the River Clyde.
The Rev N C Carlsen of Royal Iowa was re elected president of the United Danish Lutheran church of America at the annual convention in Cedar Falls Iowa The Rev W W Bonds of Racine Wis was the other candidate The three year term was retained over a proposal to extend to five years The Rev J P Nielsen of Blair Nebraska chaired the business session.
Iowa corn dampened by drought conditions stands at 85 percent of normal, with nine key crops averaging 9.4 percent of normal. Spring wheat remains strong at 96 percent, oats 92 percent, rye slightly below last year, and hay crops showing mixed results. Warmer weather and moisture lift corn prospects as replanted acreage progresses. Milk production per cow rose from 22.8 pounds April 1 to 26.7 pounds June 1.
The Bank of Biscayne Bay failed to open and was closed to protect creditors. Runs spread to Third National and City National banks backed by J C Penny, with aircraft shipments of funds reported to reassure large depositors. Police maintained order as Miami officers sought funds from New York and Atlanta to avert city bankruptcy.
Chinese rebel forces from Kwangsi push north toward Hankow Wuchang and Anyang while another column moves toward Shasi and Yantse river city. A third group nears Kiukiang after a rout of Nationalists at Yochow, signaling a highly unstable government situation nationwide.
Falls City attorney general Sorensen faced a setback in his padlock campaign against alleged unlawful resorts as Judge J B Raper refused to issue an injunction against the Roy Miller hamburger stand on June 12.
Rev Antone Folta pastor of Holy Trinity Hemnchurch near Schuyler Nebraska pleaded guilty in county court after a raid found a complete still partial second still 200 gallons mash 31 gallons whisky ageing plant in the parsonage and a dance hall nearby state agents had worked two months. He faces at least 30 days in jail and a $500 fine with district court to hear action Monday. He was released on own recognizance and expressed no hard feelings toward the agents.
Hastings Bishop George Allen Beecher organizes a summer horseback Oregon Trail trip from Hastings to Fort Laramie with three Nebraska boys Tom Davis Fred Clarke and Bob Barclay. The party travels with a covered wagon and two pack horses for an historic Nebraska study and vacation.
Washington on June 11 senators debated phone use when Senator Tydings proposed a resolution allowing dialing at will. Earlier Senator Glass had ordered the telephone company to remove dial phones from the senate Wing and Senate Office building.
Stocks swung down early, then rallied but closed modestly lower on profit taking and fresh selling amid tariff expectations in Washington. The German loan oversubscription and lower call money revived trading, with 162 issues hitting new low points as observers noted the market near 1930 levels while few leaders led the decline. Major weak names included American Telephone New York Central B O Chesapeake and Ohio Sears Roebuck Simmons International Telephone Lambert Chrysler Pullman and Gillette Safety Razors.
The eighth annual interstate farm women conference will meet in Sioux City on June 17 for a two day session with delegates from Iowa Missouri Nebraska and South Dakota. Speakers include W F Schilling of the federal farm board and Mrs Charles W Sewell of the American Farm Bureau Federation. Committees are named for Iowa Nebraska and South Dakota.
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