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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1934
Page
1
Robert Allen Bates publisher of the Plattsmouth Journal died at his home at Seventh and Locust Streets after a prolonged illness. He was sixty four and spent his life in the newspaper business across Nebraska, Iowa and Missouri. His family announced the funeral would be held at 2 30 this afternoon.
Robert Allen Bates a longtime Pilatestown editor and publisher died after a life in journalism that began in Marion Illinois and spanned Pacific Junction Silver City and Pilattsmouth He was known as Uncle Bob for his generous community service and guidance of The Journal staff His wife Martha Rupley survives him and nephew Milford Bates assisted in his final weeks The community mourns a leading figure who gave freely of his time money and paper to local causes and individuals.
Funeral services for Robert A Bates publisher of the Plattsmouth Journal were held Sunday at 3 pm in Sattler funeral home chapel. Canon Potter led the Episcopal service with Rev H G McClusky and a Rotary quartet performed hymns and a solo. Interment was at Oak Hill cemetery with Journal staff as pallbearers.
Mr. and Mrs. John Beck of Omaha with daughter Charlotte spent a day in the city for business and seeing friends. They had just returned from a trip through the state visiting Bloomfield and Hastings where dryness and severe drought conditions were reported across the region.
Reports from St. Joseph hospital in Omaha say Anton Svoboda, who underwent surgery several days ago, is improving as well as could be expected. Svoboda, advanced in years, had the operation hoped to bring permanent relief due to his poor prior condition.
The Plattsmouth Business Men's Ad club voted to curb city traffic by asking business men and employers to ban parking on Main and Sixth streets in the business district on Wednesday and Saturday nights. A $1 fine would be imposed for violations. Proposals for more parking include securing a large tract with watchman protection. a site south of the H M Soennichsen Co. and east of the J H McMahen offices has been offered several times for an auto park.
Three Lincoln youths appeared in county court on a charge of draining gasoline from cars at Elmwood. Marshal Sterner arrested them. Sheriff Sylvester holds them. Judge A H Duxbury sentenced them to thirty days in jail with suspension if they pay $17.50 costs by Saturday evening.
Elmer A Webb councilman from the first ward and Journal composing room member departed for Lincoln to enter the U S Veterans hospital. He has endured a shoulder affliction believed to be a fatty tumor for a year and hopes for a full recovery and return home.
Joe E. H. Armstrong of near Greenwood files as a Republican candidate for county commissioner in the third district. A Cass County native and longtime Greenwood farmer, he joins William Borneimier and H. C. Backmeyer as contenders in the race.
Mrs. C. F. Weber and Edward Scotten of Chicago visit with Mrs. Thomas L. Murphy of Omaha at the home of their mother Mrs. W. T. Scotten and sister Miss Margaret. Mrs. Scotten is ill with a severe stomach trouble but receiving care.
Albert Collins was arraigned in Omaha on a federal kidnapping and extortion charge under the Lindbergh law. He pleaded not guilty. A preliminary hearing is set for July 3. The note demanded $50 and was mailed to county attorney W G Kieck, with ties to the Harry Miller case. A letter threatening harm was left at a cafe and Collins cited as the author.
The Nebraska jury returned a not guilty verdict for Gilbert Burks in the case State of Nebraska vs Gilbert Burks after three days of testimony. Judge Livingston criticized the jury for not following evidence and instructions and ordered Burks held in custody pending further orders.
Paul Schewe of Murdock announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for state representative from the sixth district. A well known farmer and community leader, he has run for office before and maintains wide county acquaintance. He is a student of public questions and deemed highly qualified to serve.
John Royer of near Murray suffered a severe haying accident when his left thumb was caught in a pulley, tearing off the end of the thumb. He is recovering as well as can be expected under the circumstances.
Mr and Mrs J W Holmes return from an east coast vacation mainly in Camden New Jersey where their son Ralph Holmes works in the RCA Victor tv department. They also visited New York during the presidential fleet review and stopped at Atlantic City for brief visits.
The W E B A held a Wednesday evening gathering at Miss Mary Peterson's residence with a large attendance. Mrs J H McMahen and Mrs Emmons Ptak won playing rites as part of the social event followed by refreshments.
Miss Antonia Vanek received a birthday surprise at her south city home when friends gathered by motor to celebrate. The evening featured games and a luncheon from baskets brought by the ladies, with all attendees enjoying the party.
In Cass County a judge dismissed kidnapping charges against Mrs. Helen Craig and Napoleon Posten after the Burks verdict cleared the way. The State had charged all four for abducting Nick Hall at their Weeping Water home to obtain his stocks. Burks was acquitted earlier, leading to the dismissal to avoid further costs.
A Illinois man riding with his wife was stung by a bee through a partially lowered window. He collapsed driving the bee from the car, was treated by Dr. L. Pucelik in the city, and recovered enough to continue his trip, vowing to avoid bees henceforth.
The district court jury was recalled and the case of Manley State Bank versus Frank J Langler and H J Livingston was suddenly terminated. The action sought $2000 plus interest on a note with defendants as security. A directed verdict for the defendants was sustained by Judge Livingston.
Mr and Mrs E H Wescott hosted a morning breakfast for Mr and Mrs Mason Wescott of Chicago. The family enjoyed the attractive lawn setting during their weeklong visit with all members of the party participating in the pleasant occasion.
County court arraigned Charles Clark of Omaha Elvin Shryock 17 and Charles Blunt 158 for stealing chickens from the Masonic Home. Shryock and Blunt pleaded guilty Shryock Ed Price were arrested in Sarpy county and chickens traced to a Omaha buyer named Ecton. Seventy five chickens recovered worth 39 dollars and Clark later arraigned with Plattsmouth youths to face district court.
Funeral services for Louis John Marquardt were held at his Avoca home with Rev. Fred Halil officiating. A mixed quartet provided music including Abide With Me and Lead Kindly Light. Survived by wife Beckord, children Fred and Dorothy, and siblings, he had long served Avoca on the town board and in other local roles.
A Cass County message urges farmers to boost profitable production so the whole nation can benefit from a fuller food supply and shared prosperity through disciplined farming and market stability.
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