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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1932
Page
4
Union crowds host family guests from Plattsmouth Syracuse Omaha and Lincoln. Miss Wilda McCafflin returns home after pleasant visit. Tony Sudduth and family join for dinner. local residents travel to Omaha and Trenton for business and relatives.
W. B. Banning has kept close to the orchard this period, tending spraying and essential tasks as the growing apple crop advances. The yield is not as heavy as last year but promises high quality fruit.
The Swanson family moved from West Herman to Bavard last Monday, planning to establish their home there in the future after a year in the current location.
Mr and Mrs George Lindsey living west of Union hosted many visitors from St Louis, arriving by bus and car. Oscar Clatz joined the group and relatives including Ted Hinewan and family, Elsie, Ghidys Wallman, and others traveled about 501 miles in twelve hours. The party plans to stay about two weeks.
Ben Martin and his son with Lester Shumaker spent last Monday constructing a new hay rack at Frans lumber yard replacing the old shaky structure. Martin noted the old rack had served for some time and his assistants completed the project.
A group visiting Auburn Bay Pollman and wife with Grandfather W N Pfollock and Betty May Austin traveled by rail, reaching Nebraska City in rain and continuing to Auburn where they stayed with Mr and Mrs Harlan Bolman before returning home when the storm eased.
David Meade left for Lincoln on Wednesday for a medical examination and then proceeded to San Diego on Friday to enter service in the United States Navy.
W. A. Ost visited Omaha last Tuesday to oversee the sale of two cars of entire stock. He reported satisfaction with the prices, noting they were purchased at a good figure. Mrs. Frances Crawford underwent a goiter operation at the Humannel Hospital in Omaha, with hopes for a favorable recovery.
Gallent Rakes Iro was taken to Emmanuel hospital in Omaha yesterday morning with his mother accompanying him. Edgar Fletcher drove them to the city for the medical procedure to relieve appendicitis.
Professor Unland formerly a texel er in Union schools recently left his post at year end and traveled to Arington. He arrived in Union for two days last week to promote an insurance company and sell policies, meeting many former acquaintances.
The question of holding the annual Old Settlers Picnic is vigorously debated with concerns about covering expenses. The organizers have kept the event alive since 1586, but funding remains a critical issue for this year.
A fragment reflects debate over expenses deemed high and uncertainty about outcomes in a future decision. The passage offers no concrete names dates or events.
Mr and Mrs Siren of Casper Wyoming and sister Ms Cliude Lane arrived in Union on the first Tuesday for a two day visit at the Lane home. They had been apart for some time and returned home after the visit.
Ralph Pearsly a truck man accompanied by Hay McMahen of Piattsmewih attended the State Convention at Fremont last Saturday where officers for the coming year were chosen. John Moist of Columbus was elected president and Charles E. B. Hall secretary. The executive committee includes R. A. Ford and W. A. Gordon of Omaha, Ralph Woods of Hastings, Ken Martin of Fremont, and John Brown of Nearney.
Rev. W. A. Taylor has been quite poorly and unable to preach for some time. He will not occupy the pulpit at the Baptist church for several weeks as his illness continues.
Tel Mullartney, a longtime worker described as a homie, turns twenty one on November 5. He plans to vote in the upcoming fall election, feeling confident about casting his ballot.
William Gibbs McAdoo, former secretary of the treasury, filed as a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in California. The seat is currently held by Republican Samuel Shortridge. McAdoo will lead California’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention and said party leaders influenced his decision.
Washington faces a nearing adjournment as Congress fights over unemployment relief and economy. Hoover backs a 300 million emergency fund while the House stalls the Senate bill. A 2.29 billion Garner measure and a 500 million public works bond spark party conflict amid hopes for an early settlement.
Agriculture department reports Secretary Hyde will not conduct a personal inspection tour of grasshopper infested areas in the west. Charles L. Marlatt and W Hisines inspect the threatened northwest sections as Hyde told Congress the proposed 1,000,600 dollar appropriation for poison bran bait would be too late for effective prevention.
Chicago turmoil grows as the Secret Six crime group the Chicago crime commission and State's Attorney Swanson announce a triple probe into Assistant State's Attorney Walker Butler's actions. The case against Danny McGeogheran over aiding five others to loot the State Bank of Clearing of 60 000 in December 1930 headed for retrial before Judge Prystalski. A jury had deliberated 24 hours without verdict and was discharged after Butler sought a nolle prosse.
Seward authorities hunted for Clarence Caldwell after he escaped from the county jail by picking the lock Wednesday night. A statewide search involved officers in neighboring counties and cities as Sheriff Warl Greiner, then in Hastings, had not yet returned by Thursday night.
Idaho Senator Borah declares he will not back Hoover on the Chicago platform and brands the prohibition plank as political expediency. He vows to carry the liquor question to the people and rejects the platform as wholly inadequate to public needs.
Classified readers learn that placing ads in the Journal is inexpensive and effective. Small rates promise visible responses and quick outcomes for sellers and job seekers alike. The notice emphasizes affordability and practical value in the local classifieds.
New York reports show federal tax increases on all stock sales cutting short interest to its lowest since records began. The Revenue Act boosts rates by 100 to 150 percent, adds 4 cents per share on stocks $20 or less and 56 cents on higher priced shares, affecting Wall Street and investors.
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