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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1930
Page
3
A collage of quips and observations on politics manners and money from a mid‑century page. Notes touch on doctors and the Declaration of Independence Pluto New York Stock Exchange and Scareface Al Capone with satirical asides about marriage gang warfare and liberal party fortunes.
The Methodist general conference did not act decisively while a Senate investigating committee in Washington sharply criticizes the situation, delivering strong political pressure.
A collection of quips and observations cover politics, money, alimony, sports, and world figures. References to Hoover Mussolini Gandhi and a medicine ball mix with social commentary. The piece reads as a witty sampler rather than a cohesive narrative.
A collection of brief notes covers political steps for inauguration security, debates on Mexican immigration, Ford on car intelligence, boxing fundraisers with Sharkey and Schmeling, Giants mild mumps effect, a cure for defective eyesight via fashion, and the large sum spent by American women on cosmetics amid federal estimates.
A writer argues that children face more operations and prep school demands, leaving them with limited head control in early years. He observes that college exposes 80 Many to privilege and easy cuts at will. The piece contends modern life creates interlinked puzzles requiring multiple earlier solutions.
The Couzens resolution, passed by the Senate, bars railroad consolidations after March 4 and forbids joint control by holding companies without Interstate Commerce Commission approval. It aims to give Congress time to craft new legislation amid a rapidly deepening stalemate.
The St Louis Post-Dispatch analyzes how Navy General Board opposition to the London treaty triggers Senate Foreign Relations questioning led by Senator Johnson. It argues critics miscast delegates and details how the agreement limits eight vs six inch cruisers, outlining ship counts and strategic balance with Britain and Japan.
Joseph R. Grundy is portrayed as less cocky after a chastening experience with the Lobby Investigating Committee. The piece speculates on whether his choices, including remaining in Pennsylvania, shaped his career and questions if Iowa might have given him a harsher fate than lingering in his native Bristol.
The piece argues that light humor eases daily worries and boosts morale. It cites Ward Nye and Twain as beloved figures and notes laughter as a universal antidote to sorrow. Even great tragedies inspire enduring comedy and Cicero hints at sense in nonsense.
A news item suggests hockey may surpass boxing in popularity in New York. It notes the appeal of hockey venues and game action, such as goals and visible pucks, as evidence of growing spectator interest.
A local scene features many Janes in bathing suits, drawing comment for decency and propriety as onlookers debate exposure and conduct in public spaces.
The County Court of Cass county Nebraska will hear claims against the estate of Mary L. Wiley deceased in Plattsmouth on July 7 1920 and October 8 1930 at 9 am to adjust and allow. Claims must be presented within three months from July 7 1930 and debts paid within one year from July 7 1930. Seal and signature of County Judge A H Duxbury.
Notice to creditors of Alfred W. White deceased in Cass County Nebraska. Letters dated July 7, 1930, and October 3, 1930 set claims inspection times at 10 am. Claims must be presented within three months from July 7, 1930 and debts paid within one year from July 7, 1936. Seal 19-3w.
Plaintiffs Catherine Coleman Hettie Wright Elia May Marshall Ada Gullion Isa McLeese Mattie Bailey Lula Landon Myron Coleman Elmer Coleman sue heirs and unknowns to quiet title to Lot 4 West Greenwood NE of SE Section 31 Township 12 N Range 9E Cass County Neb on May 24 1930. Defendants must answer by July 14 1930. Attorney George Yeager represents plaintiff Ella May Marshall.
In Cass County Nebraska a judicial sale is set for July 12 1936 at 10 a m at the south front door of the Plattsmouth courthouse to auction fractional Lots 1 2 and all of Lots 3 4 in Block 22 City of Plattsmouth subject to a mortgage held by Nebraska City Building and Loan Association on Ella E Hale and others property following a court judgment for H J Spurway receiver of Clarinda National Bank of Clarinda Iowa. The sale is a cash bid auction.
James Fitch a heir files to determine heirs and descent of Robert H. Fitch who died intestate in Cass County Nebraska about May 1912. The case sets a July 5 1980 hearing at 10 a m in the County Court room Plattsmouth. The desedent left real estate described as West half of the southwest quarter of Section 33 Township 11 North Range 14 East Cass County Nebraska and named heirs listed. Chas E Martin attorney for petitioner. 12 3w
A compilation of legal notices from Cass County Nebraska includes heirs and names in estate disputes for Catherine Coleman Jane Coleman E B Coleman and others, with land descriptions in Section 20 Township 12 Range 9, plus a 1930 petition to quiet title. It also lists bids for a Manley school house project, and a district court action by George B Mann to quiet title to Lots 11 and 12 in Block 23 Plattsmouth with defendants including Plattsmouth Ferry Co and trustees, requiring responsive filings by July 7 1930.
William J. Althouse files a divorce petition against Emily Althouse in Cass County Nebraska District Court on February 14 1930 citing extreme cruelty and desertion. Respond by July 7 1930. Attorney Carl D Ganz represents the plaintiff.
Plaintiffs James Fitch seeks administration for Mary L. Fitch estate to Robert H. Fitch with a July 1 1930 hearing date. The suit also targets several property parcels in Section 20 and 12 Township 12 North Range 9 and 12 East of the 6th P M Cass County Nebraska. Defendants include heirs and unknown owners of J N Wise Frances E Wise Willard Wise Bertha Jackson and others in related estates. Court orders notice by publication in The Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
In the County Court of Cass county Frank Prince deceased a petition seeks administration of his estate claiming no will and asking for orders and settlement hearing on June 27 1930 at 9 am contest required to proceed to grant administration to Christine Chovuanec or other suitable person and settlement.
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