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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1931

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Heaviest Summer Storm Drenches Local Area

Heavy rain and violent winds swept the region from Sunday night into early Monday. Rainfall ranged from an inch and a half to two and two thirds inches, flooding streets and creeks, stranding residents, and delaying traffic along Chicago avenue, Pearl and South Sixth streets, Pappio and Weeping Water creeks, and the Burlington K C line.

Dany Chicago Avenue Tenth and Chiesto Avenue Pearl Street South Sixth Street Earl Main Main Street Althe Sixth Street E. A. Warl Washington Avenue Pappio Fort Rock No. 75 Pony Creek Pacific Junction K. C Burlington Four Mile Creek Union Young Pnion

Bowen Still Goin Forgery Suspect Flees Ozarks

William Bowen, once a local painter, still dodges investigators after a Missouri attempt to cash a draft on Farmers State Bank. Springfield police were alerted via Rae Patterson the bank cashier, but Bowen vanished into the Ozarks before authorities could detain him. He remains at large as a noted forger on the run.

William Bowen Springfield Missouri Farmers State Bank Missouri Bank Omaha Exchange Bank Rae Patterson Ozarks Bowen

Here for Vacation by Miss Dorothy Brink in Omaha

Miss Dorothy Brink, X ray technologist at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha, is visiting her parents and former school friends. She takes a vacation from hospital work to rest at home and relax during her stay.

Dorothy Brink St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Miss Brink

Wreck at Ninth and Pearl Cars Collide. One Hurt

A Sunday collision at the Ninth street and Pearl street intersection involved George Burr and Marion Duxbury driving the latter's brother’s car. Both operators could not see well on the steep angle, Burr turning east on Pearl struck the Duxbury car. Dorothea Mae Duxbury was bruised but none seriously hurt.

Ninth Zod Penarl George Burr Marion Duxbury Burr Ninth Street Mr. Duxbury Judge Duxbury Pearl Street Barr Duxbury Dorothea Mae Duxbury

Marion Taylor Attacked by Hitch Hiker on Omaha Road

Marion Taylor returning from Omaha gave a hitch hiker a ride on highway 75. He was found unconscious near Parpie bottom road by Fort Crook soldiers, later died at Ford Creek hospital. The Ford touring car, and $3, disappeared with the assailant.

Dany — Marion Taylor Omaha Panpio Bridge Mr. Taylor Fort Crook Parpie Ford Creek Ror Taylor L. R. Svrecher Taylor

City Clerk Hospitalized After Severe Ankle Infection

City Clerk Herman L. Thomas was taken to St. Joseph hospital in Omaha on Saturday with a severe left ankle infection. He was placed under specialist care in the Missouri Pacific ward and, though improving slowly, will need several days to overcome the infection before resuming duties.

Herman L. Thomas St. Joseph Hospital Omaha Mr. Thomas Missouri Pacific Thomas

Adultery Charge Filed Against Henry Shepherd

Mrs. Clara Boone filed a complaint with County Attorney W. G. Kieck charging her son Henry Shepherd with adultery with Mrs. Tres sie Abbott. The form was filed in County Judge Duxbury’s office and Shepherd will be brought in to answer the charge. The parties reside near Union.

W. G. Kieck Clara Boone Henry Shepherd Tressie Abbott Duxbury Union

Florida visitors stop in Neola for family visit

James Monson and two daughters Helen 12 and June 3 from Tallahassee Florida arrived Sunday after visiting Mrs. W. T. Edwards of Neola Iowa. They came to visit Mrs. Geiser and her son Russell at Mynard and other friends.

Irs James Monson Helen Tallahassee Florida W. T. Edwards Neola Iowa John Geiser Russell Mynard

McMaken Named Head of Nebraska Truckers Association

Rae G. McMaken of Otis City and Omaha operator was named president of the Nebraska Motor Transport Association at its Omaha meeting. He succeeds W D Hetlin. Officers include L L Wade Omaha first VP and George J Moist Columbus second VP. Frank H Beels Omaha re-elected secretary treasurer. The group aims to defeat senate file No 33 truck tax law. They plan a referendum to force a state vote in 1922 and have started a fund for the campaign. McMaken becomes a director and longtime member.

Rae G. McMaken McMaken Otis City Omaha Nebraska Motor Transport Mr. MecMaken W. DD. Hetlin Cereseco L. L. Wade George J. Moist Columbus Frank H. Beels I= 10 McMahen

Young couple wed near Rockport in Rock Bluff area

Miss Thelma Hutchison and Cleo Baker, both from south of the city near Rock Bluffs, were married Friday in Rockport Missouri. A post ceremony reception at Harold Hulls featured games dancing and a large number of gifts. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hutchison, was a Plattsmouth high school junior, the groom son of Mr and Mrs William A Baker, long time Rock Bluff residents who plan to live on a farm nearby.

Thelma Hutchison Cleo Baker Rock Bluffs Rockport Missouri Harold Hull Wm. Hutchison Plattsmouth Theodore Shepherd Omaha Miss McManus Irene Welsh Kearney Nebraska Misa Welsh Igs Schneider W. Clarke Swanson E. A. Wurl Evi Speir John Sattler, Jr Mises Mary Tidball Helen Wurl Ela Margaret Wiles Burdie Great Lakes University of Nebraska Delta Delta Delta Sorority Burdiec Phi Gamma Delta Phiteau State Bank Herman Earl Burdie E. W. Burdie R. A. Neirhood Neal Hardie Lloyd Bordie Robert Daugherty E. A. Rose Clarke Swanson Meador W. Howard Fremont G. G. Henkle Lincoln William Schneider Oliver Cedar Creek Lawrence Phipps Sekamoh Nei May Beatrice Faith McManus Council Bluffs Lows

Jail is a Wet Place

The Louisville marshal transferred a prisoner to the local jail after finding the usual cell flooded by Sunday night rain. Authorities do not know the exact charge, learning only the man wished to live with his wife and planned to move to South Dakota. He displayed four cents to prove his intent.

Louisville South Dakota

Illness prompts forthcoming goitre operation for patient

Mr and Mrs Thomas Svoboda and Mrs Frank Aschenbrenner and sons visited at Lincoln on Sunday with Mr Aschenbrenner, ten days a UC S Veterans hospital patient. He has suffered months of health troubles and will need time to recover before an operation for goitre can be considered.

Thomas Svoboda Frank Aschenbrenner Frank John Lincoln Aschenbrenner UC. S. Veterans Hospital

Turn About Fair Play Among Picnickers

A countryside resident condemns picnickers who linger on his farm and leave trash. He plans to try the same approach at town sites to test reactions and guide future complaints about littering.

Local Teams Play Ball Despite Rainy Day Schedule

Weather dampened Murray Red Sox game with the Colored Boston Terrors, but other city contests drew sizable crowds. Cedar Creek defeated Rock Bluff 11 6 on farm diamond. Lymaun Richey Gravelers beat Becker All Stars 11 9 as a tight, late-night battle. Athletic Park youths lost 5 4 to Omaha visitors, despite Richard Herold's solid pitching for the locals.

Murray Red Sox Boston Terrors Rock Bluff Niomer Spanker Coyotes Lymaun-Richey Gravelers Becker All Stars Gravelers Bragg George Kulasek All Stars Dale Rhodes Ben Sneck Athletic Park Omaha Richard Herold

Rains Over the County Cause Road Damage

Heavy Sunday rains in eastern Cass County damaged highways and washed some areas. Roads near watercourses are worst, with gravel replacement needed on surfaced routes. Bridges mostly withstood flood water, retaining structural integrity, while earlier wooden bridges posed greater post storm maintenance costs.

Cass County

Chicago firm manager visits relatives with companions

John Werga Jr longtime Wallentren drug stores manager Illinois Indiana travels with H K Bandy on vacation. They are joined in Chicago by Florence Nowacek niece of Werga. Werga and Bandy with Charles Nowacek plan to drive to Kansas to visit relatives in coming days.

John Werga, Jr Wallentren

Plattsmouth Relief Corps Enjoy Picnic

Plattsmouth Women’s Relief Corps members held their annual picnic at Mrs. Charles Tungate’s Omaha home with about twenty five attendees. The event featured a dinner from shared dishes, group photos, and a verse tribute by Mrs. Margaret Jackson.

Plattemouth Women’s Relief Corps Charles Tungate Omaha Plattsmouth Cotner Tungzte Margaret Jackson Omeha Robert Troop Tungate Jessie Hall Mesdaies W. BD. Smith M. FE. Manspeaker Israel Pearlman Daugter Lena Creece Stieger

Picnic Outing For Women’s Relief Corps Members

A large group of Women’s Relief Corps members were taken to Omaha by Corner bus line for their annual picnic at Mrs. Charles Tungate’s home. The group planned a full day of sociable activities and a noon repast, with return anticipated this evening.

Women's Relief Corps Omaha Charles Tungate Tungate

Death Notice Edward Erway Oakland Burial

Mrs Martha J Peterson reports the death of her youngest brother Edward Erway who died Friday in Oakland California where he lived with his elder brother Mark Erway He was a former city resident and attended local schools in the early seventies He was unmarried and had long made his home with his brother’s family Interment will be in Oakland.

Martha J. Peterson Edward Erway Oakland California Mark Erway Mrs. Peterson Mark Elway

Memorial services mark W C T U tribute to departed members

The Women's Christian Temperance Union held its annual memorial at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. 8 A Wiles. Mrs. Charles Troop led the service with a scripture verse as names of the departed, including Mrs. William T. Richardson and Mrs. Etta Perry Barker, were read. A pansy bouquet honored the banner.

Women’s Christian Temperance Union A. Wiles Charles Troop W. L. Troop Troop

Piano Recital From Tuesday's Danrye

Pupils of Mrs. Robert Reed presented a piano recital at the Reed home in the Herald apartment last evening. The setting featured summer flowers and attracted parents and friends who praised the students’ skill and artistic touch. Performers included James Mauzy Jr Viva Palmer Caroline Heigl Francis Stoll Irene Converse James Begley Ruth Ferrie Rose Ferrie Margaret Reece John Reece Warren Reed, with Begley Jr also delivering vocal selections.

Danrye Robert Reed Herald Reed James Mauzy, Jr Viva Palmer Caroline Heigl Francis Stoll Irene Converse James Begley Ruth Ferrie Rose Ferrie Margaret Reece John Reece Warren Reed James Begley, Jr

Lucille Albert Better After Auto Injury

Miss Lucille Albert who was badly injured in an auto accident on the Louisville road west of the city is making a strong recovery at Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Doctors report a marked improvement and expect a full recovery with no lasting effects though a cast remains for bone fractures. She remains cheerful and welcomes visitors.

Lucille Albert Louisville Immanuel Hospital Omaha Albert Rich

Missouri Pacific Adjusts Southbound No 110 Schedule

The Missouri Pacific announces a new time card effective Sunday evening for southbound train No 110. Omaha departure remains 6:00 with Plattsmouth arrival at 6:35, earlier than 6:37. Arrival in Kansas City now around 11:00. The fast train remains popular with travelers.

Missouri Pacific Omaha Plattsmouth Kansas City

Evers Heads to Minnesota for Masonic Home Visit

William F. Evers superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home departs for Minneapolis to see the newly placed in service 600000 building at the Minnesota Masonic Home. He plans to attend the Knights Templar grand encampment and will tour sites in Minneapolis and St Paul as Mrs Evers joins him next week.

Monder William F. Evers Nebraska Minneapolis Minnesota Evers Knights Templar of United States

Journal Job Department Offers Printing Services

The Journal Job Department can produce calling cards sale catalogs and other printed materials for businesses and individuals. It provides customization options and is equipped to handle small to moderate print runs for local customers.

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City Marion Taylor R. G. McMaken Metter Bays Red Sox Murray Chicago Plattsmouth Relief Corps No. 8 Catherine Schneider Henry A. Schneider Eugene W. Burdie Earl C. Surdie A. G. McClusky First Presbyterian Church
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