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Newspaper

Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1930

Page

4

Greenwood Folks Attend Business and Social Visits

Greenwood residents and visitors traveled to Lincoln Omaha and Grand Island on business and for leisure. Notables include Green wood leaders P A Sanborn Otto Rennanz and Dr Louis Moon with families while Clyde Newkirk Rex Peters and others updated stations and attended the Nebraska Postmasters Convention in Fremont. Miss Coleman reported travel woes and a lively convention with about 150 postmasters present.

Nebraska Fremont Lincoln Miss Coleman Omaha

Martin Maher Taken to St Elizabeth Hospital for Blood Poisoning

Martin Maher who has been in poor health for some time was moved to St Elizabeth hospital at Lincoln last week for treatment and observation of a severe blood infection stemming from an injury. He is receiving careful care in hopes of a cure.

Martin Maher St. Elizabeth Hospital Lincoln

Willis family establishes roots in Greenwood

A. J. Willis, formerly of Poplar Bluffs, Missouri, now resides with his son in Greenwood and plans to remain. He praises Greenwood as a fine country and says he enjoys living there.

A. J. Willis Poplar Bluffs W. PL. Willis Greenwood Mr. Willis

Greenwood Transfer Line Schedule and Services

Greenwood Transfer Line advertises regular trips to Omaha on Monday and Thursday and to Lincoln on Tuesday and Friday. It offers pickups on those trips and accepts full loads at any time. Contact Fred Hoffman.

Greenwood Omaha Lincoln Fred Hoffman

Boys Visit North Platte With Family T

Nelson McDowell and Phil Reese drive to North Platte in a Model A. Before leaving Jim fills the tank with Never Nox Ethyl, which he sells and guarantees until Phil returns. They plan a week's stay with Mrs. Clifford Armstrong and her family.

West Nelson McDowell Phil Reese North Platte Phil Jim McDowell Clifford Armstrong

Will Soon Go South Ed Stradley Plans Argentina Harvest Trip

Ed Stradley, long associated with the Harvest Company in Minneapolis, arrived in Greenwood last Wednesday. He will stay briefly with friends before departing for Buenos Aires to oversee the harvest there this fall and early winter, guiding a large group of harvesters sent ahead of his departure.

Ed Stradley Minneapolis Harvester Company Greenwood Buenos Aires Argentina

Mefford Returns to Duty After Three Month Absence

John J. Mefford resumes duties after a three month layoff during which an interim carrier handled mail between the post office and Burlington station. He is back in the harness and ready to resume his route duties.

John J. Mefford Burlington Station

Miss Catherine Coleman Returns From Convention

Miss Catherine Coleman postmistress of Greenwood returned mid week after attending the convention.

Catherine Coleman Greenwood

West-Crop Prospects Bright Says Farmer Visitor

Fred Stander, a western state farmer living with his parents Carl Stanger and wife, reports good crop conditions in the west. He notes flourishing wheat and apparent prosperity there while other regions complain.

Fred Stander Carl Stanger Fred

Accident Blights Green wood Candidate Albert Htherege

Albert Htherege, a Green wood resident and Republican Third District commissioner candidate, suffered a severe injury while stacking hay north of Greenwood. While descending a tall haystack he slipped, hit a fork head, and fractured his shoulder blade, leaving him at home to recover. Rex Peters, a neighbor and friend, assisted during the incident and friends wish him a swift recovery.

Albert Htherege Greenwood Repuilican Rex Peters Dan Nelley Albert Tiet Ae Mr. Ellerere Aiber Agale

Greenwood man Ebert Kitzel badly injured by boar

Bert Kitzel of Greenwood known as Ebert was attacked by a savate boar that slashed his leg, leaving a long open wound. He fled the lot and received daily dressing while in Greenwood for treatment and recovery.

Kitzel Greenwood Ebert Waverly Bert

Clara Bow Cancels Dallas Vacation Plans for Hollywood

Clara Bow says she will cut a two week vacation short to depart Dallas for Hollywood at studio requests. She denies renewing an affair with a Dallas physician and clarifies she has not officially broken an engagement with Harry Richman, despite rumors.

Dallas Clara Bow Hollywood Red Head Miss Bow Associated Press Harry Richman

Protests Hit Hoover Border Patrol Plan in House

Representative Clancy of Michigan led opposition to a Hoover border patrol proposal arguing it would burden thousands and nullify tariff rules. A protest was filed with Republican leaders as the measure seeks legislative priority next week to place immigration and customs patrols under treasury administration.

Washington Hoover House Clancy Michigan Immigration and Customs Service Papal Treasury

General stock market upturn hits strong rebound

New York on Thursday saw the swiftest rebound in share prices since the two day upturn after the autumn crash. The late session featured a spectacular rise across quality and security markets, signaling a broader upturn in market activity. A rediscount rate announcement by the central bank influenced trading as investors reacted to policy signals.

New York Th. Never Markets

Manley News Items Highlight Local Visits and Travel

The column notes multiple local residents and visitors including Herman Dall in business, Mrs. Teddy Harms visiting Talmage, Hermann from Louisville visiting Manley, Steinkamp selling stock powders in Plattsmouth, and Dorothea Meisinger returning from Denver to resume work. Travel spans Lincoln, Detroit, Milwaukee, and California with relatives and friends visiting or departing.

Teddy Harms Talmage Hermann Louisville A Steinkamp Plattsmouth Missouri Pacific Arnold Harms Lincoln Anna Blair Manley Los Angeles August Krecklow Dorothea Meisinger Denver Bergman Store Peter Rueter Germany Detroit Michigan Wisconsin Rueter Calfornia Anna Rauth River Forest Ilineis Chicago

Rehmeier Family Exhibits Prize Holstein Calf

Fret Rehmeier and his son recently bought a seven month old Holstein calf praised by the state agricultural college as the best in Nebraska. The calf’s grandmother produced 69 pounds of butter fat. They also own two one year old baby beef cattle slated for exhibition at the County Fair State Fair and Ak-Sar-Ben stock show.

Rehmeier and Son State Agricultural College Nebraska Rehmeier Ak-Sar- Ben

Death of Uncle Daniel Rockwell. veteran laid to rest

Uncle Daniel Rockwell died after poor health since a stroke last year at his daughter Mrs. Hugh O’Brien home. He was buried at Oakwood cemetery Weeping Water after a Methodist church funeral led by Rev. George E. Morey. American Legion gave a military salute. Grand Army of the Republic member served in the Civil War. attendees included relatives visiting from Carrell Iowa Council Bluffs and South Omaha.

Daniel Rockwell Hugh O'Brien Oakwood Cemetery Walter American Legion Daniel Grand Army of the Republic George E. Morey Floyd Rockwell Carrell Iohn Calvin Council Bliffs Iowa Veinte Manney Verna Jonson South Omaha Elliott

Span in Bridge Gives Way Near Frederick

A steel span on a bridge over the Mopacacy river collapsed as a heavy truck crossed it, killing three road contractors’ workers and injuring seven. Hours later one or more men were believed missing. The 100 foot span buckled and toppled the workers into the river, over twenty feet below, with swollen waters hindering rescue.

Frederick Mdad Mopacacy River

Modified Plans For Niobrara Bridge Approved

Washington the war department approved altered plans from the Nebraska Dakota Bridge corporation for a Missouri River crossing at Niobrara. Six thru truss spans are shortened to five spans with varying dimensions, the left three spans level and offering forty feet vertical clearance at extreme high water, linking Nebraska state highway No 12 with South Dakota state highway No 27 and carrying a toll trace.

Washington War Department Nebraska-Dakota Bridge Corporation Missouri River Niobrara Nebraska South Dakota

Persistent ads drive steady results says campaign brief

A short promotional note argues that regular persistent advertising yields reliable outcomes. It emphasizes consistent messaging across channels and steady investment over time to build awareness and response.

Local visits end as travelers depart for home

Mrs. Julia Skalka of Dewesse Nebraska leaves after visiting the Wooster and Hadraba families. Miss Frances Hadraba accompanies her for summer with relatives. Miss Martha Gorder heads to Denver to begin as a secretary after recently graduating from Van Sant College Omaha. Mrs. J F Gorder accompanies her daughter to Omaha.

Julia Skalka Dewesse Nebraska Joseph Wooster J. F. Hadraba Familly Frances Hadraba Martha Gorder Denver Miss Gorder The van Sant College Omaha J. F. Gorder Omahi

Local legal visitors and visitors depart after visits

Friday brought R H Hitchman of Blair to city for county court matters. Judge R J McNealy of Louisville visited to handle district court business. John Waren Jr now manages a Walgreens drug store in Chicago and visited relatives before returning east. Mr and Mrs Edward McLaughlin and son Bernard left after visiting with Dr and Mrs C M Gradoville, joined by Charles Gradoville Jr for a two week stay at Hovelock.

R. H. Hitchman Blair R. J. McNealy Louisville John Waren, Jr Waljentren Chicago Auto Edward McLaughlin Bernard C. M. Gradoville Charles Gradoville, Jr Hovelock

Outing and Court Visit Among Local Notables

Dr. Co. West and the Nehawks banker enjoy a short outing while attending to matters at the court house. Mrs. Elizabeth Kearns of Minneapolis and Mrs. Winifred Malley of Galesburg are with their father William Shea Sr., in serious condition. William Renish of Omaha and Miss Colin Kalasek head to Sedalia Missouri for a Sunday visit with Henry Brinkmann family. Alf Nickles, now on the west coast, returns to visit Murrey R. Nickles and old friends.

Materdaese Dr. Co. West Nehawks Court House Elizabeth Kearns Minneapolis Winifred Malley Galesburg Almoiz William Shea William Renish Omaha Mies Colin Kalasek Sedalia Missouri Henry Brinkmann Alf Nickles R. R. Nickles Murrey Alf

Ceiling Work Nears Finish in DLecion Hall

The eight 7 foot wide ceiling sections in the DLecion assembly hall are mostly in place with the final nineteen 7 by 7 foot pieces to be nailed next week. Remaining tasks include check room and kitchen framing, insulation and covering joints, plus painting and stripping. Al Olson and Tom Beck have worked nightly, earning praise for loyalty and dedication.

Dlecion al Olson Tom Beck

Case Remanded In Greenwood Peace Bond Dispute

A Greenwood delegation visited to pursue a case against Marshal Trunkenboltz seeking a $500 peace bond over feared violence. The transcript returned from the district court due to no findings by the inferior court, so the matter awaits Justice Newkirk’s action before a district court hearing.

Greenwood Marchal W. §. Rowse Mate Marshal Trunkenhboltz Greenwod W. E. Newkirk Istrict

Passes Eightieth Milestone of George K Staats

George K Staats of this city celebrated his eightieth birthday Wednesday with family gathering and dinner. Relatives from Seattle including Mr and Mrs Clarence Staats and daughter joined Mrs Staats and Miss Perry for congratulations. Staats came to Pilattsmouth on September 16 1877 and worked many years for the U S post office before retiring on a pension.

George K. Staats Clarence Staats Seattle Washington U. S. Post Office

Senate approves waterway bill with Blaine limit amendment

The Senate cleared the rivers and harbors bill with an amendment by Senator Blaine to limit water diverted from Lake Michigan for the Illinois waterway. The measure totals about 120 million dollars for three years with a 45 to 21 vote. Final passage was anticipated next day.

Washington Senate Lake Michigan Blaine Wisconsin New York New York-Delaware River Mississippi River Missouri Kansas City Sioux City Tennessee River Knoxville Lake Okeechobee Florida Supreme Court Congress Glenn Deneen Finois Omaha Bee-News

William Shea Sr. in serious condition after sudden illness

William Shea Sr., longtime Burlington railroad shop employee, suffered a sudden illness at his Smith Avenue home Thursday evening. He has remained unconscious since, with his two daughters from Minneapolis and Galesburg Illinois visiting the bedside along with his wife and son.

William Shea Burlington Railroad Smith Avenue Iit Minneapolis Galesburg Itwinois

Will Enjoy Outing To Yellowstone Park

Mr and Mrs Han Seiver plan a westward trip with Misses Clara Wickman and Helen Warner. They will stop at Emblem near Cols Wyoming to visit a daughter of the Sievers and tour the region. Hans Seiver, longtime Cass county courthouse custodian, seeks a welcome rest after years of service.

Han Seiver Clara Wickman Helen Warner West Yellowstorne Park Emblem Cols Wyoming Siever Hans Cass County Court House Mountain Country

Bridge Team Hosts Social at Livingston Home

Mrs John Livingston and Mrs Harley Wiles hosted a 2 west charming 6 30 bridge gathering Wednesday afternoon at the Livingston home. Eight tables were in play with W C Sceen nithsen taking first, Mrs Hen McMaken second, and Miss Grace Livingston Consolation. Hostesses were aided by Miss Janet Bajeck Mary Janet Vallery and Mrs Fred Sharpnack of Lincoln.

John &. Livingston Harley Wiles West Charming Livingston W. C. Sceennithsen Hen McMaken Grace Livingston Prise Janet Bajeck Mary Janet Vallery Fred Sharpnack Lincoln

Gobelman Host Delights Relatives at Dinner in Iowa Nebraska

Mr and Mrs Frank R Gobelman welcomed two groups of relatives visiting from Iowa and Nebraska for a warm dinner gathering. Attendees included Mrs George McCaffree of Helle Fourche South Dakota aunt of Mrs Gobelman and Miss Martha Hiatt of Tulare California among others.

Frank R. Gobelman Gobelman Iowa Nebraska George McCaffree Helle Fourche South Dakota Obelman A. F. Pritcher Mariette Decorah Jows

New flight against time sets bid for eastbound hop

Jacksonville flyers William S. Brock and Edward F. Schlee said they will attempt another west to east hop within ten days after completing a record night round trip. They logged 14 hours 60 minutes eastward from San Diego with fuel stop in Tallulah Louisiana and a total 21 hours 538 minutes for the round trip, despite bad weather on the return. Brock believes the west to east leg could be done in ten or eleven hours if weather holds.

Jacksonville Williams Brock Edward F. Schlee San Diego Calif Tallulah

Public Auction Notice of Land Sale in Cass County Nebraska

Public auction scheduled July 29 1930 at 8 twenty o clock at the south front door of the court house Plattsmouth for cash of the east ninety acres of the northwest quarter section 25 township 12 range 12 in Cass county Nebraska subject to liens to satisfy a court settlement. Includes receiver and plaintiffs in First National Bank of Plattsmouth case.

Golda Noble Beal District Court Cass Country Nebraska Court House Plattsmouth Cass County William Katfmenn J. Spareway First National Bank of Bush Flattsmouth J. A. Capwell Abraham Snyder Marty Swartz Elizabeth Pettit North Range Cass Hames Joseph Myron Wiles County of Adam Wolf Said Flattemouth Maria Katherina Bluma Henry Frederick Clarence Bluma George Wiliam Bluma Minnors Friederike Bluma Lange George William Bluma Ww. A. Robertson

Test of Power of Commerce Commission

Washington reports the interstate commerce commission postponed from July 1 to January 1 the start date for 185 miles of new railroad in Oregon. The delay follows an appeal to the Oregon district court and tests the commission power a matter of keen railroad interest nationwide.

Washington Interstate Commercce Commission Union Pacific Oregon Oregon District Court Interstate Commerce Commission

Bankruptcy discharge objection notice in Nebraska

In the District Court for the District of Nebraska Lincoln Division the bankruptcy case of Clarence Akeson No 1620 seeks discharge. Creditors must file written opposition by July 26, 1930 with grounds within ten days after and appear in Lincoln Nebraska before Referee Daniel H McLenahan to contest discharge.

District Court of the United States District of Nebraska Lincoln Clarence Akeson Neola Nebras U.ee Daniel H. McLenahan

Also Mentioned on This Page

BE. L. McDonald Martin Doud P. A. Sanborn Otto Rennanz Nettie Clarke Bloomfield Fred Etherege Walter B. Pailing Odd Fellows Metropolis W. H. Leesley Grand Island Miss Mable Grand Island Business College State Park Louis E. Moon Margaret Moen Mary Jane Sanborn Clyde Newkirk Rex Ean Herman Dall Wm. Hohlman Joseph Wolpert Bill Bates Book Store Sherife’s Sale State of Artina N, Sullivan, Et al Maintiffs Adeline Spangler Et al W. A. Robertson A. H. Duxbury Platts. Produce Co A. R. Case Thew Elmer Meisinger Telephone Plattsmouth, Neb Lower Main St Test OF Power OF Commerce Commission Dues Friederike Bhiya Lanes Maria Kaatherina Buma George William Biuma
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