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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
3
A collage of brief items notes a Wales to Manitoba emigration, Lindbergh reception praise, a severe Ozarks wheat harvest, and American manufacturers expanding in France. It mentions a Fairfax bank closure in Missouri, a Kansas City bank dividend, and a two biplane project with a 98 foot wingspan. Also cites varied opinions on prohibition, China, and the Mississippi flood.
A collection of observations and quips covers politics, science, sport, and society. Notable lines reference Mussolini, daylight saving, and a Rotary delegation to Belgium. The notes blend satire with brief factual anchors and local color.
The piece argues nationalism clings to state monopolies and costly spy networks, contrasting with Sweden’s stance and suggesting international or corporate solutions. It laments French insistence on national control despite losses and notes nations’ stubborn desire for their own systems, ending with uncertainty about remedies.
A short note describes Lindbergh waving to reporters aboard the cruiser Memphis in Norfolk. He stands hatless in a gray suit with a red necktie, smiling like a schoolboy awaiting a medal while the reporter ponders the contrast between public cheers and private solitude.
At the International Association of Police Chiefs meeting in Windsor Canada officials discussed stronger law enforcement and broader crime prevention. They emphasized easier, proactive steps to prevent lawlessness and delinquency alongside enforcement efforts.
The article argues improving youth environments reduces crime by preventing delinquency. It claims keeping a wholesome setting for boys and girls today mirrors efforts from a century ago to build sound character and respect for law.
A fragment notes a woman praising a strong, efficient man performing feats that reassure her hands are capable, highlighting admiration for strength and skill.
In Cass county Nebraska the County Court orders a hearing on the final settlement of the estate of Harry S Barthold. Merl Wheeler and Alta Halter as executrixes petition for settlement and discharge. The hearing is set for June 27 1927 at 10 a m. Notice to interested parties is by publication in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to the hearing.
Notice to creditors of the estate of Mary Murphy deceased. The county court in Cass County Nebraska will sit in Flattsmouth on July 18 1927 and October 19 1927 at 10 oclock a m to receive and examine all claims for adjustment and allowance. The claim period ends three months from July 18 1927 and debts must be paid within one year from that date. Witness the seal of the County Court June 14 1927.
Public notice from Cass County Nebraska in the matter of the estate of Michael A Shine deceased. Claims against the estate were received for examination at Plattsmouth on July 25 and October 2 1927. Provisions require three months to present claims and one year to pay debts from July 25 1927. County Court issued the notice June 20 1927.
Public notices announce a June 27 1927 auction of city lots in Plattsmouth under a 1927 decree with ten percent cash down. Another suit seeks to quiet title on described real estate, with July 11 1927 deadline for defendants to answer. An order for probate of Mary Louise Spies will sets July 15 1927 hearing for executor Edmund F. Spies.
State of Nebraska Cass county ss. estate of August Bach deceased. Executor August G. Bach petitions for final settlement and distribution of the estate and discharge of the executor. Hearing July 1, 1927 at 9 o'clock a. m. by publishing in the Plattsmouth Journal for one week prior to hearing. (Seal) 120-In ALLEN J. BEESON.
On petition by William Pohlman for the appointment of H. A. Schneider as administrator the court sets July 22, 1927 at 10:00 a.m. for hearing in the County Court. Interested parties must appear to show cause, with notices published in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated June 17, 1927.
John W Haynie deceased of Jennie Steinhaus and Ethyl Fox petition to grant administration to Nancy C Haynie as Administratrix. July 12 1927 hearing set at ten o'clock am in County Court. Notice to interested parties by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior. Dated June 16 1927.
Sealed bids addressed to the Department of Public Works Lincoln Neb will be received until 9:00 a.m. June 36 1927 for Greenwood Chalco Project 107 A State Aid Road 8 3 miles of gravel road with 11 200 square yards 3 inch surfacing and 94 000 square yards 4 ½ inch surfacing. Plans at Cass County Clerk Plattsmouth or Public Works Lincoln. Bond 100% and certified checks 5% required. Work must start before July 15 and finish by October 1 1927.
In the matter of the estate of John Albert deceased the county court sits in Plattsmouth for hearings on July 26 1927 and October 27 1927 to receive from July 26 1927 and set payment deadlines by July 26 1927. Court seal affixed June 10 1927.
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