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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1931
Page
7
The notice notes car owners should check for leaks and faults. It lists community gatherings, church programs, picnics, and visits from residents including Earl Wolfe family, Miss Helen Gilmour, and Phillip Rihn, with events at Lewiston, Murray, and Plattsmouth.
Local items report visits by T J Brendel and family to Lincoln for business, a Majestic electric refrigerator demonstration from Murray Hardware, interest in a Children day program at the Presbyterian church on June 21 at 7 30, arrivals and visits by Dr F J Brendel and Mrs Sampson, postmasters Lundberg and Nelson, a Happy Hustlers judging trip to Agriculture College, church services led by Rev Robert E Hansen, and community improvements including yard sheds painting and kitchen cupboard construction.
The hardware firm sold two electric refrigerators to households of Joseph Staska and Mrs. W. A. Brown, both pleased with their purchases. A four row cultivator went to Edward Spangler east of Mynard. Mr. Townsend visited Mur dock and Murray, seeking a residence for his family, with plans for a longer stay. Mrs. Gertrude Beckner and son Stephen visited Nebraska City and returned home, then went to Omaha with Mrs. Patterson for a day of business and social calls.
A Sunday night storm struck the Christian church as a bolt followed the ridge roll tearing shingles and causing minor damage. Fred L. Hild repaired the roof quickly and the building is back in good condition.
The Christian church hosted a children’s day program last Sunday evening. Prepared by church ladies and Bible school members, it drew a large audience and was well received. The two churches’ coordinated efforts received praise for harmony and community support.
Nicholas Friedrich and family depart for California to spend the summer exploring major sights with driving trips and visits to relatives. They will travel via Norfolk and stay with Fred Schafer and family, awaiting a return around early September for the new school year.
C W Allen and family enjoyed a picnic at Rodeo Park in Sidney visiting their old home. The entire family had photos taken and spent time with numerous friends at the event.
Walter Allen son of Mr. and Mrs. Co. W. Allen of Murray departed last Monday night for San Diego California to enlist in the U S Navy for four years. He was at Omaha on Monday for a final examination and passed with high marks before departing on the first train to his post in San Diego.
Mrs J W Stones living northwest of Murray remains very seriously ill at home after a lengthy Omaha hospital stay. Medical care continues at the Stones residence as they monitor her condition.
Medical science continues work for an excellent woman with hopes she will soon be able to rise again.
For sale or trade a purebred Poland China boar with papers ready for service. Will trade for a pedigreed Hampshire boar. Write or see Will Minford, Phone 1502, Murray Nebraska.jl-ttw.
Sabbath school at 10 a m. Morning worship at 11 a m. Evening service at 7 30 p m with a young people's meeting. Wednesday prayer meeting at 7 30. You are invited to worship with us. J C Stewart Pastor.
Joseph N. Weber of New York City, president of the American Federation of Musicians, spoke in Chattanooga saying canned music threatens the sublime art. He was re‑elected for his thirty‑first term as federation president at its thirty‑seventh annual convention. He urged ongoing agitation to defend art and noted the United States leads in music and spending on good music.
Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler, speaking to Beverly Chamber of Commerce, described Marines as fosterers of American trade and goodwill in Tianjin China. He recounted incidents of occupation, emphasized respect for locals, and noted roadbuilding spurred American bicycle and auto sales while China offered vast trade potential.
The Augustana Lutheran synod censors literature and sets editorial policy for its publications the Lutheran Companion and Augustana after adopting a new board constitution. Pastors challenge the paper’s liberal trend citing unsigned birth control and other series as examples of non synod stance.
EIGET MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH announces Sunday June 21 services at 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 German service Visitors day at the Tabitha Home Lincoln is planned The Ladies Aid meets Wednesday June 24 at church parlors with Mesdames George Stoehr Jeff Salsburg and A Lenz as hostesses All members invited.
The Augustana Lutheran synod in Jamestown New Jersey on June 15 stripped the college and seminary board of some authority. Future elections of the college president and regular theological professors will be conducted by the synod rather than the board of directors.
Bates Book and Gift Shop offers artistic Father day cards featuring assorted designs and sentiments. Customers browse a selection of illustrated greetings and heartfelt messages suitable for dads.
Arthur Heumann, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Heumann of Seward, had his right leg amputated above the knee at Seward hospital after an accident Monday near Seward. Surgeon Dr J E M Thomson of Lincoln said the youth is in very critical condition. Also injured were Daniel Hildebrand and his daughter Mrs Vernon Hershberger of Sioux City who are recovering, while Mrs Hildebrand and her son Victor a University of Nebraska student were less seriously hurt.
The Sun reports Tammany Hall preparing to solidify its organization as New York City faces a legislative inquiry and upcoming September primaries. Harry Perry Andrew Keating and John Mara contest district leadership while Harry Sullivan keeps opposition minimal. The party aims to maintain control through county committee actions and internal reforms.
New York actress Texas Guinan traveled with thirty three show girls to Paris to run a club but France refused entry citing labor permit issues. Guinan vows to sue for fifty thousand dollars while recalling five days in Le Havre detention. She described travel across the Atlantic as humiliating and says she will proceed with legal action.
News from Chefoo China reports the salvage operation for the sunken British submarine Poseidon off Weihaiwei has been halted by order of the Admiralty. The wreck lies under 12 feet of mud and eighteen crewmen perished.
Fremont Albert Shaffer and Jerry Mack of Hooper face theft charges for five calves taken last Friday night. They were arrested Saturday by Sheriff Jack Gallacer.
C Baldwin Sawyer outlined Rochelle salt crystals enabling simple paper cone speakers driven directly by crystal output. Microphones and record pickups using the crystals were demonstrated with high sensitivity and no external current. Stuart Ballantine cautioned on home loudspeaker tuning, while Lou F. Dartin showed push old power tube bias boosting undistorted output. The convention closes with four radio communication papers and a trade show to follow.
Treasury officials said that federal income tax returns would be inspected only in 14 states with an income tax system, excluding Nebraska which levies a tax on intangible property. The ruling followed President Hoover's request, with heirs at law allowed to inspect beneficiaries' returns. Nebraska officials hoped to block Class B intangible assessments, a small portion of real estate taxes.
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