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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1930

Page

4

Greenwood and Lincoln visitors and local business trips

Greenwood residents and neighbors visited in Lincoln and Plattsmouth for business and family matters last week. Key figures include Mr and Mrs W R Jones, Miss Catherine Coleman, Ella Marshall, B L McDonald, Theo Carnes, and P A Sanborn, with notes on local illness and a large Epworth League gathering.

W. R. Jones Lincoln Sam Jones Polk C. E. Caffee Fred W. Etherege Arthur Stewart and Sons Plattsmouth George Trunkenbolt Ella Marshall Ashland Catherine Coleman B. L. McDonald Harry Hinton Louisville Greenwood Dora Nightengale Merna Graham Robert Graham P. A C. F. Peters Peters Grant Glen Rex Peters W. H. Leesley Grand Island Mable Leesley Business Mable Nettie Clark North Loup Epworth League Marion Sheffer Old McCarthy Roy Freadrick O'Neill Dorothy Maxon Hughes James Fowler Belvidere Fowles Delbert Leesley Carrie Stubblefield Dorothy Barton Gordon Hand

Passenger Ray Fredericks Flies Lincoln to O Neill

Ray Fredericks traveled by air from Lincoln to O Neill as a guest of the Liddells. The 350 mile trip took about 3 hours and 10 minutes at roughly 1000 feet, with rain encountered along the route.

Ray Fredericks O'Neill Liddells Lincoln

Return Flight Passengers Safe With Clear Skies

Mr. Fredricks reports a smooth return trip at 5000 feet with no rain. He expresses satisfaction with the journey and says ground travel will do for him.

Greenwood Plans Weekly Summer Band Concerts

Arrangements are made to hold a band concert on Greenwood streets each Wednesday evening during the summer. The event will entertain residents of Greenwood and surrounding areas and will be produced by the home boys and their band.

Greenwood Home Boys

Will Visit in Europe By Mr and Mrs Sillas

S S Peterson and Arthur Anderson visited Lincoln last Saturday night at Lewis Holmes home for a reception honoring Mr and Mrs M L Sillas before their three month tour of Europe. They will visit England Scotland France Germany and Italy and meet I C O F and Rebekah lodges on the trip.

Europe S. S. Peterson Arthur Anderson Lincoln Lewis Holmes M. L. Sillas Old Country England Scotland France Germany Italy Rebeckah

Albert Etherege Files for County Commissioner Nomination

Albert Etherege filed with County Clerk George R. Sayles last Wednesday a petition for nomination for county commissioner in the third district on the Republican ticket. Etherege, a lifelong Republican, resides in the western portion of the county and pledges to represent local needs on the board.

Albert Etherege George R. Sayles Etherege Board of County Commissioners

New Enterprise for Greenwood Harness and Shoe Shop

Last Wednesday Fred Hoffman transported C. F. Wilhelm's effects from Osceola to Greenwood to establish a harness and shoe repair business in the former bank building owned by Ray Fredricks. Wilhelm will run the shop, and locals expect a benefit as repairs previously had to be done elsewhere.

Greenwood Fred Hoffman Osceola C. F. Wilhelm Mr. Wilhelm Wilhelm Ray Fredricks

Shower Becomes Mock Wedding For Luella Armstrong

Mrs. Clifford Armstrong and Mrs. Evan Armstrong hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Wm. Armstrong home for Miss Luella Armstrong who wed yesterday. Guests included many local women and out of town attendees from Lincoln Gering Fremont Gretna and Ashland. A playful mock ceremony featured a blushing bride and bashful groom with a wedding procession and gifts presented in a front yard setting.

Clifford Armstrong North Flatte Evan Armstrong Wm. Armstrong Luella Armstrong Anna Holt Bess Birdsall Gertrude Sheppler Martha Peters Ada Headley Edna Miller Mable Newkirk Warren Boucher Chas. Armstrong Elsie Marvin Lulu Clymer Elsie Smith Lena Schroder Sorman Minnie Kimberly Ernest Baker Veda Hall Florence Beighley Miss Armstrong Max Armstrong Bob Sheffer T. H. Hartsook John Armstrong L. C. Berris Mason W. C. Becker Lincoln Alice Lewis Gering Mattie Oleson Agnes Sandy Fremont Goodheart Vant Gretna John Schuster Ashland

Verdict for War Veteran McLaughlin Awarded Jury Award

Edward McLaughlin of Havelock World War I veteran won 6894.43 dollars in a federal court case against the government over a 6900 war risk insurance policy. The verdict followed testimony about illness after Camp Funston and encephalitis which left him unable to work.

Edward McLaughlin Havelock Camp Funston McLaughlin

Three Climbers Injured As Asama Volcano Erupts

A heavy ash fall from Asama volcano 90 miles northwest of Karuizawa reports fires on lower mountain slopes. Three climbers narrowly escaped lava and were seriously burned before rescue by a search party.

Tokio Asama Karuizawa

Nebraska Faces Tight Federal Road Funds Dilemma

State Engineer Cochran told Omaha Real Estate Board that Nebraska can only meet federal aid by expanding the state system with higher taxes or bonds or by concentrating on the original system. He cited rising gravel miles and costs, noting 4 500 miles of gravel in 1930 and predicted limited paving capacity under the pay-as-you-go plan. By year end major highways will be paved from Lincoln to Columbus and from Omaha to Lincoln with remaining segments nearing completion.

Omaha Cochran Nebraska Omaha Real Estate Board The Conant Columbus K. T Auburn Union-Nebraska City Blair

Failed State Bank Reopens in Elm Creek

The Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Elm Creek reopened Thursday after failing January 7. It is the 32nd defunct state institution to reorganize under the 1929 act, with new president R. A. St. John, VP J. G. Lowe, and cashier H. F. St. John. Deposits exceed 10 000 dollars, capital is 25 000, and surplus 2 000. Depositors will be paid in installments through 1932 under a 25 000 collateral bond.

Lincoln Farmers & Merchants State Bank of Elm Creek Department of Trade and Commerce R. A. St. John J. G. Lowe H. F. St. John Woods

Lincoln Elks win Mc Cloud cup in lodge ceremony

Lincoln Elks Lodge No 80 defeated Omaha Lodge No 38 to claim the Charles Mc Cloud ritualistic cup after nineteen candidates were initiated. Golfers from York, Omaha, Fairbury, and Lincoln lodges beat their Omaha rivals as delegates arrived for the 1931 convention climax.

York Lincoln Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Charles McCloud Omaha York Elks Fairbury Omaha Band

For Sale Team and Hay Team of Mares in Nebraska

Roy Gerking offers two mares for sale and hay in the barn at 112 26 Murray Nebraska. Prairie hay also available.

Roy Gerking Murray Nebr

Wheat Outlook Improves Yet Corn Prospects Imperfect

State and federal statistics report wheat conditions at 84 percent versus 92 a month prior. Forecasted winter wheat production stands at 60,350,000 bushels with various disease and soil issues cited. spring grains show promise despite early disease and late planting effects. Hay, pastures, and alfalfa are rated high while corn remains poor due to late starts, poor stands, and crusting, though subsoil moisture helps. Crop prospects overall favorable except for corn.

Federal Division of Agricultural Statistics Nebraska

Reynolds in Veteran Plea for Disabled Ex-Servicemen

Nebraska Legionnaires condemn congressional adjournment without passing adequate disability relief. Sam W Reynolds, Legion national committeeman, telegraphed Nebraska lawmakers urging action and calling adjournment deliberate neglect of America's disabled veterans.

Congress Nebraska Legionnaires America Sam W. Reynolds National

Six Dogs Attack Girl in Suburban Chicago Scene

Six collie dogs escaped from a kennel and attacked six year old Lilian Meier near her suburban Chicago home. August Meier fought off the animals with a hoe, then carried the unconscious child to Evanston Hospital where doctors feared mortal wounds to the throat and arms. Mrs Meier collapsed at the scene upon seeing her daughter.

Chicago Lillian Meier August Meier Evanston

For Sale Household 2 for sale

A for sale notice lists a household item sale at 510 North 6th Street with contact Boers 416-2tw.

North 6Th St. Boers

New Ford Phaeton Coupe Tudor Sedan Cabriolet De Luxe

After submersion and recovery the Ford ran home to Spokane under its own power. The car’s performance sparks praise from police and fleet buyers praising speed, handling, and low operating costs. It leads in international contests and offers multiple body styles with prices from 495 to 625 dollars fob Detroit.

Spokane Ford Germany France Italy Finland Argentina

Will Not Force Bishop Cannon to Make Replies

Washington D C June 11 Definite agreement not to compel Bishop James Cannon Jr to answer questions about his 1925 anti Smith activities was reached by the senate lobby committee after an informal conference. The plan to rule on the committee s authority to investigate political activities preceded any action against the bishop. The proceedings included consideration of witness Slemp and a protest by a Virginia woman. Cannon appeared walking with a crutch and asked the committee to rule on its jurisdiction as a voluntary witness. He refused to answer about a 65 300 contribution until authority is clear.

Washington, DD. C James Cannon, Jr Senate Lobby Committee Southern Methodist Cannon Walsh Dem Mont Slemp C. Bascom Slemp President Coolidge Bishop Cannon Capitol Borah Idaho E. ¢. Jameson New York

Schumann-Heink Arrives in New York for Weeklong Engagement

Mme Erne st ine Schumann Heink arrives in New York to begin a week long four a day program despite nearing 69. She says the schedule will be easy and that she will not shout as in youth. She has two great grandchildren and spoke after stepping off the Hollywood train.

New York Mme Ernestine Schumann-Heink Hollywood

Journal Want Ads Offer Low-Cost Classifications

A newspaper ad note promotes economical want ads with very low rates, highlighting affordability and quick placement for readers seeking small notices or classified positions.

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