City Accepts New Fire Truck Monday Night
The city council accepted the new fire truck after tests and approved an August payment date. They also passed an ordinance closing beer sales from 12 01 to 6 a m and handled bids for city tax property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
George Lushinsky
E. A. Webb
First Ward
Everett Newton
Hyers
South 4Th Street
Newton
P. T. Sullivan
Tippens
State Highway Department
Webb
Platts Journal and local trades and street work report
Readable items list multiple local suppliers and workers. Names include E J Richey Bates Book Store Walter Burk Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co George Taylor D L Ramel John Kubicka Ivan Taylor EE C Giles plus tasks washing painting streets marking streets cutting weeds and burying dogs noted in an Iowa area report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Taylor
George Taylor
John Smith
John Kubicka
C. Giles
Honeymoon in Borrowed Car Ends in Ad irony
Rosemary Webster Gilson, 21, married Pami Gilson in Rochester, plans a short Adirondack honeymoon in a borrowed car. He must return to work Monday earning 21 dollars weekly as an accountant at the county welfare home to support his wife. Mrs Gilson would not comment on disinheritance rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Rosemary Webster Gilson
Adirondacks
Pami Gilson
Rochester
Croom
Worms Requested as Traffic Jam Strands Jay
In Hempstead New York police faced a comic traffic jam caused by a baby blue jay crossing the street. An alarm went to radio cars to bring in all worms found along highways for the hungry bird, now at police headquarters.
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Hempstead
WN. Y
Lloyds to Bill Franco for Ship Damage in Spain
Lloyds underwriters planned to bill Generalissimo Francisco Franco $1 250 000 for damage to British ships bombed and sunk or damaged in loyalist ports. Captain J E Hocken, ex navy submarine officer, was sent to Alicante and Valencia to prepare a detailed statement.
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London
Lloyds
Francisco Franco
J. E. Hocken
Alicante
Valencia
River worker injured by falling tree in Nebraska incident
River worker George West 38 of Omaha was badly hurt at Rule when a falling tree he was helping chop struck him. He suffered a fractured spine and physicians said recovery was uncertain.
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Falls City
Neb
George West
Omaha
Rule
West
Land Farm and Ranch Bargains Ad Inserted
We buy all kinds of grain in truck loads at our elevator located at 14th Paul street Omaha Nebraska. One block north of Nicholas street viaduct Mec Cann Elevator. Atlantic 3875.
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14Th Paul Street
Omaha
Nebraska
Nicholas Street
Mec‘Cann
Atlantic
Board of Equalization Announces Franchise Valuations
The Nebraska state board of equalization set 1948 franchise tax valuations for most utilities, excluding four firms. A second hearing is planned to finalize valuations for Iowa Nebraska Light Power Co Northwestern Public Service Co Northern Natural Gas Co and Natural Gas Pipe Line Co. State Tax Commissioner W H Smith noted no decision yet on adjustments for private utilities in Columbus and York. Total valuations for the four firms rose to 2 501 750, up 7 900 from last year. The 1927 grand total was 4 983 850.
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Light Committee
Comstock
Paxton-Vierling Tron
Omaha
Robert Cappell
Vroman
Twelfth
Rock Streets
Puls, Webb
Gabelman
L. W. Niel
Cemetery Board
Rebal
Council
Court House
Lincoln
UCP
State Board of Equalization
Wall
Nebraska
Iowna-Nebraska Light & Power Co
Northwestern Public Service Co
Northern Natural Gas Co
Omsha
Natural Gas Pipe Line Co
Chi
W. H. Smith
Columbus
York
Nielsen elected president of 10 year vocational ag club
J W Nielsen of Sidney was elected president of the 10 year club of the Nebranska vocations agriculture association at the annual breakfast. Orris Hatch of Falls City, and officers John L. Roth of Hay Springs and G A Spidel of Wuavecky named as secretary and historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
J. W Nielsen
Sidney
Nebranska Vocations Agriculture Association
Nielsens Pereeds Orris Hatch
Falls City
John L. Roth
Hay Springs
G. A Spidel
Wuavecky
Ogden Father Wins Baby Derby With 17 Children
Edwin A Bing ham, 74, father of 17, won a "father's baby derby" sponsored by the Ogden Chamber of Commerce. He led a field of 58 dads who averaged 12 children each, earning top honors in Ogden Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
Utah
UPI
Edwin A. Bingham
Ogden Chamber of Coommercen
WPA Funds To Repair Lincoln State Fair Grounds
The WPA has allotted 223,835 for improvements to the state fair grounds at Lincoln. Senator Edward R. Burke was notified today of funding for grading driveways sidewalks fences drainage structures and curbs and gutters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
WPA
Lincoln
Edward R. Burke
Seven Shirts Seven Years in San Jose Case
Bill Ruby received seven years in prison one year for each shirt worn at arrest in San Jose. The odd sentence linked to a wardrobe detail drew attention as jurors noted the count. Ruby's seven shirts became a symbolic measure in the sentencing.
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San Jose
Cal
Bill Ruby
Rail freight loadings rise in week ended June 11
The Association of American Railroads reported freight car loadings for the week ended June 11 at 5,854 cars, up 10.2 percent from the prior week though still 26.2 percent below the 1927 level and 40.8 percent under the 1950 week. Prime and grain products rose to 34,184 cars, livestock 11,500 cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Association of American Railroads
James Roosevelt to Enter Mayo Clinic for Treatment
James Roosevelt son and executive secretary to the president said he will enter the Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota next Monday for treatment. He attended his youngest brother John’s wedding in Nahanat and plans to travel to Rochester over the weekend after a preliminary Mayo Clinic exam found no serious disorder.
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Nahanat
Mass
James Roosevelt
Presidnt
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
John
Oxford man’s son dies in gasoline bonfire accident
Donald Scoles, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Merle Scoles of Oxford, was fatally burned when he threw a small can of gasoline on a bonfire. The blaze occurred as his father left the yard briefly to tend the fire on an ont pile. He died the next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford, Neb
Donald Scoles
Merle Scoles
Oxford
Scoles
Judge Gives Harsh Sentences in Drug Cases
Federal Judge J. A. Donohoe sentenced Pedro Palma and Pete Villa to three years each in federal prison for marihuana sales. Harold Newman of Omaha also drew a three year term for selling morphine.
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Omaha
J. A. Donohoe
Pedro Palma
Pete Villa
Donohoe
Harold Newman
Income Taxes Up In First Half Of Month
The treasury reported $274,268,509 in income taxes deposited in Federal Reserve banks during the first 16 days of this month. This compares with $252,949,097 in the same period last year.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Candidate Visits City by Heinke in Platte Mouth
George H. Heinke former county attorney of Otoe county and Republican candidate for Congress from the first district was in Plattsmouth Wednesday afternoon. Heinke has long been active in Republican circles of southeastern Nebraska.
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George H. Heinke
Otoe County
Plattemouth
Heinke
Southeastern
Heinke Seeks Republican Nomination In Nebraska
The piece notes Mr Heinke of Otoe County chairs the Republican committee and helped keep the county GOP in the last election. He also campaigned against the TOS AAA program and helped organize the Grain Belt Liberty League. His main opponent is Mayor Copeland of Lincoln.
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Braska
Otoe County
Republican Committee
GOP
Heinke
Nebraska
Mayor Copeland
Lincoln
Lotz Family Departs After Week in Our Area
Mr and Mrs Richard F Lotz and their son Jay F of Lockport Illinois end a weeklong visit with Mrs RH Bates aunt of Mr Lotz. They toured many local spots and joined a dinner hosted by Mrs Bates for the Lotz family and Mr and Mrs Joe Manacek of Omaha during their stay.
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Richard F. Lotz
Jay F
Lockport
Illinois
RH. A. Bates
Lotz
Bates
Joe Manacek
Omaha
Emery Doody's Hay Stacker Lines Expand Western Market
Emery Doody of this city, owner of the hay stacker patent, reports brisk sales as he fills orders across the central west. After returning from South Dakota where he set up a machine, he departed for Kansas City to supervise installation on a large Kansas wheat farm amid favorable crop conditions boosting demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gixon
M. D. Brown
Barclay
C. L. Graves
Sandin
Fire Department
Bezdek Place
Kalasek
South Suh Street
Marble Street
Tippens
Emery Doody
Central West
South Dakota
Kansas City
Kansas
Funeral Services Held for Mrs. Charles M. Winscott
Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor and daughters Clara May and Edith attended the funeral in Omaha for Mrs. Charles M. Winscott, an old friend. Mrs. Sherman Winscott, daughter-in-law of the deceased, is a daughter of the Taylors.
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George Taylor
Clara May
Edith
Omaha
Charles M. Winscott
Sherman Winscott
Taylor
Visitors view final exhibit of School for the Deaf
Mrs Frank Gobelman and Miss Mathilda Soennichsen visited Omaha last evening as guests of instructor Mrs Alice Andrews to see the closing exhibit. Samples of pupil work from the year were displayed.
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Frank Gobelman
Mathilda Soennichsen
Omaha
Alice Andrews
School For the Deaf
No. 6 Urges Readers to Phone In News Items
The Journal invites public tips for news items by calling No. 6 to help improve coverage and keep reporting timely.
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No. 6
Students Need Social Security Numbers for Summer Work
Nebraska students entering commercial and industrial jobs this summer must obtain social security account numbers. They can apply in person or by mail at Lincoln Omaha or North Platte field offices at no charge. About a million students may seek work this summer and wages are reported to the social security board for old age benefits.
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Nebraska
Leo W. Smith
Lincoln
Social Security Board
Bord
Sinesin
Omaha
North Mintie
Bil. Smith
Federal Office of Education
Funeral for Mrs Gouchsenour Held at Sattler Home
Services conducted Friday at Sattler funeral home for Mrs Walter Gouchenour with Rev J W Taenzier delivering the sermon. Frank A Cloidt sang two hymns and Mrs C C Hudson accompanied. interment followed at Union cemetery.
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Walter Gouchenour
Sattler
Fourth and
Vitestredis
J. W. Taenzier
First Christian Church
Frank A. Cloidt
C. C. Hudson
Union Cemetery
Rebecca Baldwin
Selomon
Mary Jane Baldwin
Denver
Missouri
Cause County
Union
Plattsmouth Ideals Triumph Over Nebraska City Legion
Plattsmouth Ideals defeat Nebraska City Legion 5 to 1 in a Friday junior game. John Jacobs excelled on the mound allowing one scratch hit with strong support, and Jones starred defensively. Stmart Sediak led Plattsmouth with two hits while White added the other Ideals run off Willians.
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American Legion
Nebraska City
Legion
John Jacobs
Elzhikh
Jones
Stmart Sediak
Plattsmouth
White
Willians
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L. S. Devoe
John P. Sattler
W. P. Rice
Devoe
NYA
Lattier
Judiciary Committee
J. Howard Davis
Vincent
Schutz
Senutz
Fire and Water Committee
Clement Wester
Wester
Parks and Improvement Committee
Tiekotter
Park Board
Fourth
Main Streets
Athletic Park
Eeere Ae Ofe Oil Co
Standard Oil Co
Platts. Water Corp
Lincoln Tel. Co
Prison Industries
John Iverson
Kroehler Hardware
Sear S
James Webb
Cemetery Road
Joint
City Council
Dewilis
Back Cow
Rizhi
John Schutz
Eugene Vroman
Fred
White Spot
Front
Franklin Kief
Volunteer Fire Department
Dr. O. Sundin
Clement T. Wester
Will Bill Franco
Wayne Lewis
J.nd
Board OF Equalization
Cago
Cass County Motor Co
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Frigidaire
Air
Wescott’s
Creamery
Lower Main St
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