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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1932

Page

5

Catholics to Meet in Dublin for Major Eucharistic Congress

The Vatican reports a major eucharistic congress gathering in Dublin this month, with 100000 to 150000 attending from North and South America and Europe. The event marks a half century of congresses begun by Bishop Gaston De Segur of Lille, expanding from local meetings to international gatherings.

Vatican City North South America Dublin Irgland Heirarchy Rome Gaston de Segur Lille France de Seeur Avignon Liege Fribourg Switzerland Toulouse Fratece de Segur Antwerp Pius II Sitate Journail

Nebraska Delegation Weighs Amendment and Platform

Albert Jefferis of Ournhe was named chair of the credentials committee at the Republican national convention. Debates centered on the Eighteenth amendment, farm relief, and the convention system for nominations. Nebraskans favor sticking with Charles Curtis and discuss the equalization fee and Dawes’ vice presidency.

Chieeco Albert Jefferis Ournhe Nebraska

Father’s Day Card Sale At Bates Book & Gift Shop

On Sunday June 18 fathers are honored with greeting cards available at Bates Book and Gift Shop. Choose an attractive keepsake to celebrate Dad during Father’s Day shopping.

Father Dad Bates Book & Gift Shop

Plattsmouth Seen as Cass County Shopping Hub

Don’t send money away if you want real prosperity in Cass county. Plattsmouth is presented as the county’s logical big town shopping point for every resident.

Cass County Plattsmouth County

Industrial Notes Sweep Across Towns With Openings and Upgrades

Reports from towns note the start of gas border station work on the A J Kramper farm near Ewing for daily flow measurement by Northern Gas Engineering Co. Other updates include bank reorganizations, golf courses opening, store renovations, oil land leasing, theater reopens, cafe purchases, livestock shipments, highway graveling, hotel openings, swimming pools, school grounds beautification, bridge work, street paving, business relocations, and new banks opening, reflecting a busy period of infrastructural and commercial activity across the region.

South Sioux City Border Station Northern Gas Engineering Co A. J. Kramper

Farmer Confesses Hoax After Drugged Robbery Tale

Haskell Creek farmer Carl Holm aged fifty six confessed to Sheriff George Rounds that Memorial day tale of being drugged and robbed of fifty six dollars was a hoax. He blamed financial troubles and impending foreclosure for his failed death attempt and admitted writing letters to himself under the name Christian Olsen to stall creditors. A Lincoln handwriting expert exposed the deception.

Holm Kristian Olsen Litchfield Olsen Lincoln

First Caucus Held by Nebraska Delegates at Convention

Nebraska's Republican delegates met behind closed doors in Chicago to set strategy for the national convention. Sam R. McKelvie was instructed to reflect the state's dry stance on prohibition while Arthur J. Weaver was elected delegation chairman and George L. Shelton of Mississippi led another delegation. The group sought harmony and a united Nebraska front as they discussed platform planks on equalization fees and the Eighteenth Amendment.

Sam R. McKelvie Nebraski Resolutions Committee C. A. McCloud Nebraska Charles G. Dawes Lincoln McMullen Charles Curtis Omaha Dee-News Chicago Federal Farm Board Adam McMullen Hoover Postminster Beatrice H. E. Porter Fairbury Robert Smith Omaha State Republican Committee York Republican National MecKelvie Smith Arthur J. Weaver Falls City Bertha C. Hughes H. C. M. Burgess C. F. Reavis Albert Jefferis Allen G. Burke Bancroft Gould Dietz Dr. Potter Weaver Fenton B. Fleming McCloud George L. Shelton Mississippi Reavis Burke Omaha Bee- News

Will Pay Amusement Tax to Start After June 20

Washington announces a new 10 percent amusement tax on admissions above 41 cents starting June 20 for theaters and resorts. The regulation aims to raise 42.0 million dollars next year. The tax applies to those who pay the admission and covers free or reduced rates except for bona fide employees officials and children under twelve.

Washington Bureau of International Revenue Uncle Sam Tech Bureau

Plattsmouth business ads promise bar gains for year

Read the Journal as Plattsmouth merchants promote forthcoming offers and opportunities. The message emphasizes money in circulation and urges readers to take advantage of the business deals anticipated in the coming year.

Plattsmouth

Sprays for Insect Pests Attract Farm Bureau Help

Calls to the farm bureau seek control of garden and field pests with arsenate of lead or Paris green dusts. Mix arsenate of lead with flour or Paris green with flour, dust on plants in morning dew for even coverage. Paris green acts faster but rain washes it away. dust under leaves is unnecessary as beetles feed on leaf edges.

Farm Bureau Office

Control Methods for Cucumber Beetle and Plant Lice

This note outlines insect control: for cucumber beetles use calcium arsenate with gypsum or substitute lime and dust on plants, continuing as they grow. For plant lice spray a nicotine sulfate mix and soap, or a dry nicotine sulfate with hydrated lime if leaves curl, applying in calm conditions with cover if wind threatens fumes.

Cabbage Worm Emerges on Cabbage Fields This Season

The velvety green worm on cabbage leaves is not yet arrived but is expected to appear soon. Eggs are laid singly by the white butterfly and hatch in 6 to 10 days with larvae maturing in two weeks. Control options include calcium arsenate or lead arsenate sprays or dusts, with soap added to help spread the treatment on smooth leaves. For greens, arsenicals are not advised and should not be applied when the cabbage head is well formed.

Tomato Worm Destroys Leaves on Tomato Plants

A heavy green worm about 5 inches long with a white side marking and a horn on its rear end infests tomato plants, defoliating rapidly. The larva becomes a hawk moth with a wingspan of about 414 inches and overwinters as a brown 2 inch pupa in soil. Control includes lead arsenate spray or dust, or hand-picking worms from damaged areas.

Field Crop Insects and Grasshopper Threat in Cuse County

Heavy rains improve grasshopper outlook in Cuse county though some alfalfa damage is anticipated. Leaving a strip in edges or center before next cutting may attract hoppers to gather within a day after hay removal, then a small treatment may be needed.

Cuse

Poison bait controls three worm species attacking alfalfa fields

The report notes green striped caterpillars variegated cutworms and army worms damaging alfalfa. Damage occurs after first cutting and under newly windrowed hay as worms feed from spots and migrate to pupate. Applying grasshopper poison bait over hotspots could have checked outbreaks.

Home Conservation of Fruits and Vegetables

Extension circular 22 offers detailed guidance on canning fruits and vegetables using open kettle water bath steamers pressure cookers and the oven. Available at the Farm Bureau office or by request. Write or phone the Farm Bureau office to obtain the circular and learn tips for conserving surplus produce with minimal time and money.

Farm Bureau

Suggestions for Simple Porch and Lawn Furniture

The article promotes outdoor family time and mentions placing a few furniture pieces on the porch or in the yard. It references Extension circular 1171 as a source for guidance and ideas on simple outdoor seating and tables.

Mynard Blue Ribbon Pig club meeting at Cole home

The Mynard Blue Ribbon Pig club met at Sherman Cole's home on Monday June 6. After the business meeting the group discussed wintering hogs on hay and naming pig parts. Mrs. Cole served refreshments. William Ruffner News Reporter.

Mynard Blue Ribbon Pig Club Sherman Cole Cole

Pleasant Ridge Community Picnic Set for Riverview Park

The Pleasant Ridge community club hosts a picnic next Sunday at Riverview park in Omaha. Attendees should bring their own basket dinners dishes and silverware.

Pleasant Ridge Community Club Riverview Park Omaha

Four Mile Creek Junior Bears Win Big on Wehrbein Field

The Four Mile Creek Junior Bore baseball team defeated an intrasquad group 24 to 2 on Wehrbein's pasture diamond. Pitcher Eugene Meisinger "Beans" starred, while Bud Speck batted behind the plate. Errors taxed both sides as Gerald Keil and Ted Stoehr toiled in infield duty. Claude Mayrabb managed the squad.

Four Mile Creek Wehrbein's Pasture Eugene Meisinger Beans

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