Ethiopia Prepares Massive Volunteer Army for Possible War
Ethiopian officials announced a voluntary part time military training program for all males as Haile Selassie vowed readiness to defend independence. They claim arms and equipment would give superior power versus Italy, while noting Italy plans 225000 troops and workers in East Africa by September and no hostilities are expected before the rainy season ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Adua
First Lady Spared in Ohio Church Report Debate
A report by a special committee of the Ohio synod criticizing Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt was rebuked on the convention floor. Delegates halted approval until a clause about the First Lady was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiffin
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ohio Synod of the Reformed Church
Roosevelt
Greenwood social notes reflect visits and town life
Greenwood residents host and visit kin across Lincoln and Omaha. People include Mr. Donnelly of Omaha at the Lou Sheffer home, the Slaters of Lincoln visiting P. E. Clymer, Marguerite Dole of Ord with relatives, and many others at homes, churches, and events around Greenwood during a week of visits, summer plans, and community activities.
Reverend Goings Holds Public Sale After Resignation
Rev. W. E. Goings, who resigned as pastor of Greenwood Christian Church due to ill health, conducted a public sale of his household effects last Saturday afternoon. A good crowd attended and items sold well. He has not yet decided on future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Goings
Greenwood Christian Church
Shower Honors Miss Margaret Erickson Ahead of Wedding
Mrs Elmer Mathis and Mrs N D Talcott hosted a Wednesday afternoon wedding shower at the Mathis home for their niece Miss Margaret Erickson who will wed Gayle Fleischman of Louisville. Thirty five guests attended. The afternoon featured quilting and scrapbooking gifts for the bride to be followed by a doll concealed gift reveal. A delicious lunch closed the event as guests wished the couple happiness in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Moon
Brownell Hall
Omaha
Greenwood
P. A. Sanborn
Salina Mathis
Belva Larkins
Fleischman
Floyd Erickson
Louisville
Erickson-Fleischman
Verle Leutch
Sioux City
Iowa
George Bucknell
Burlington
Colo
C. C. Bucknell
Carter
Louisiana
Theodore Bethel
Lincoln
H. R. McNurlin
Elmer Mathis
N. D. Talcott
Mathis
Margaret Erickson
Gayle Fleischman
Miss Erickson
O E S Kensington Donations For Flood Relief
Members of the O E S Kensington met at the Howard home last Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Earl Stradley presiding in the president’s absence. They voted to donate to the Grand Chapter for flood relief and to the local Red Cross chapter. The group planned to begin another quilt and enjoyed lunch before adjourning. next meeting place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kensington
Ben Howard
E. L. McDonald
Howard
Earl Stradley
Red Cross
Village Board Calls In 3000 Water Bonds At Greenwood
At the regular Greenwood village board meeting on Tuesday night June 11 the board voted to retire 2000 of water bonds. It also approved regraveling failing surface streets and the two blocks linking Main street to the pavement at the north river station to improve access after a muddy spell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Board of
Greenwood
Main Street
North
Fiume
Burlington Station Agent Sets Pace With Master Six Chevrolet
Walter G. Holt, station agent at Burlington, adds a Master Six Chevrolet deluxe sedan to his travel fleet, trading in his old car. He expresses great satisfaction with the new vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Walter G. Holt
Flood Devastates Landon Farm in Republican Valley
Emmet A Landon owner of about four hundred acres in the Republican valley near Red Cloud reports the flood wrecked his farm. The rising waters swept away the house barn and outbuildings uprooted trees and tore the pump from the well leaving only a silt covered lot. He says words cannot convey the awfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmet A. Landon
Republican Valley
Red Cloud
Mr. Landon
Flood Damage Extends Across Widespread Area
The report discusses flood impact over a broad region, detailing how extensive the damage appears to those who have not personally witnessed it. It emphasizes the scale and reach of the disaster.
Norman Peters Visits Verdon Family in Lincoln Trip
Norman Peters visited his brother in law Barge Lewis at Verdon where his mother Mrs Elsie Peters and granddaughter Margaret Peters hosted a weeklong visit. He traveled with Raymond Howard and returned with Josephine and Duane Lewis who are visiting their grandmother. They went to Lincoln last Tuesday for a outing and a show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Gilbert Stouch
Long Beach
Calif
S. Louis
Lincoln
Rosella Axmaker
H. R. McNuriin
B. E. Gideon
Mac
Donald Weymer
CCC
Tekamah
Verdon
Norman Peters
Barge Lewis
Elsie Peters
Margaret Peters
Norman
Raymond Howard
Josephine
Duane Lewis
Capital
Greenwood Pioneer Aarons Nearing Eighty Sixth Birthday
Uncle Samuel Aarons, longtime Greenwood resident and former postal messenger between Burlington Station and the post office, will soon celebrate his 86th birthday. He spent two years west before returning to Greenwood to live among friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
Greenwood Defeats Woods Furniture 10 to 7 in Baseball
On Sunday at the Greenwood grounds the Greenwood team beat the Woods Furniture company team of Lincoln 10 to 7. James Brown pitched, Wayne Landon caught, and Harold Brackhage hit two decisive three baggers driving in multiple runs to seal the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
Woods Furniture Company
Lincoln
James Brown
Wayne Landon
Harold Brackhage
Legion dance nets $130 for flood relief in Ashland
American Legion of Greenwood joined with the Ashland post to stage a benefit dance at the Ashland hall last Tuesday night. After expenses, $130 was raised for relief of flood sufferers in the Republican river valley. Officials hint at proceeding with an auditorium project while federal funds may assist. Further policy details to appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion of
Greenwood
Legion Post
Ashland
Republican River Valley
Notice of Administration in Cass County Court
In the County Court of Cass County No 3130 notice to all interested in the estate of Emma Pease deceased a petition for administration and appointment of Charles L Pease as Administrator has been set for hearing on July 15 1935 at 10 oclock a m dated June 19 1936 A H Duxbury County Judge 124-3
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Emma Pease
Charles L. Pease
A. H. Duxbury
Nebraska
Perley A. Sanborn
Mary Sanborn
Notice to creditors of estate of William Starkjohn
To the creditors of the estate of William Starkjohn deceased. The time for filing claims closes October 15 1935. A hearing on claims will be in the County Court room Plattsmouth on October 18 1935 at ten o clock a m for examining and adjusting all claims filed. Dated June 14 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
William Starkjohn
Plattsmouth
Notice of Final Settlement for Robert Troop Estate
The Administrator c t a of the Robert Troop estate has filed a final report and petition for exam and discharge. The court will hear the petition on July 6, 1935 at 10:00 a m for allowance of accounts heirship determination residue assignment and discharge. Dated June 5 1935.
Parole Hearing Set For William Mason In Cass County
Notice that William Mason imprisoned in Cass County for receiving stolen property on January 20 1933 has applied for parole. The Board of Pardons will hold a hearing at 10 a m July 10 1935 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. Public may appear and show cause why parole should or should not be granted. Signed by Harry R Swanson Secretary and Joseph O Grady Chief State Probation Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mason
Cass County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Harry R. Swanson
Joseph O'Grady
Notice of Final Account Hearing in Kirker Estate
To all interested in the estate of John M. Kirker deceased in Nebraska the Administratrix filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The hearing is set for July 12 1935 at 10 o'clock a m before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Robert Troop
John M. Kirker
A. H. Duxbury
Thomas Trocp
District 36 Plans Auditorium With Federal Grant Hope
District No 36 held its annual meeting at Greenwood High School on June 10. Finances show a projected balance near 4500 with next year’s levy set at 8060 and a total around 14000 including taxes and state funds. Trustees discussed building an auditorium and potential a federal grant covering 30 to 45 percent of costs, estimated at 11600 dollars, with a mass meeting scheduled for June 24 at 8:60 p.m. at the schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenwood
John E. Turner
John E. Lambert
Margaret Erickson and Gayle Fleischman Wed in Greenwood Home
Marriage numbers read by Rev Bruce Gideon as Miss Margaret Erickson of Greenwood wed Gayle Fleischman of Louisville at the Erickson home. The couple left for a short Lake Okoboji trip and will reside in Louisville where Fleischman works as a state cement tester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto J. Erickson
Margaret Erickson
Greenwood
Gayle Fleischman
Louisville
Bruce Gideon
Mr. Fleischman
Woman's Body Identified in Chicago Lake Death Mystery
The body found in Lake Michigan on May 29 and buried in Potter's field two weeks later is identified as Madame Mary L. Bosler 45 formerly an opera singer and teacher. Portrait painter Mrs. Julia Van Cleave Fish identified the woman from photographs and hired attorney Robert M. Woodward to pursue exhumation proceedings set for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Potter's Field
Mary L. Bosler
Edith Rockefeller MacCormick
Julia van Cleave Fish
Madame Bosler
Robert M. Woodward
Medill honors graduate from Northwestern wins journalism award
Louise Neiswanger of Dakota City and a former Midland student finished with top scholastic honors among 158 graduates at Medill school of journalism Northwestern. She attended on scholarship the last two years and was assistant to Prof. Lawrence Martin. She won a Medill Sigma Delta Chi scholarship along with five other students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont
Neb
Louise Neiswanger
Dakota City
Midland
Medill School of Journalism
Northwestern University
Neiswanger
Northwestern
Lawrence Martin
Medill
Sigma Delta Chi
Stolen Auto Recovered Near Fairbury Nev
Fairbury police recovered Stanley Lea's car stolen last Sunday by three men reported by a farmer who saw three men leave the vehicle on a side road near Fairbury. One man claimed to be Maurice Denning, a fugitive linked to a Superior bank robbery. The car, found damaged and unlicensed, was spotted by a farmer Thursday. thieves were not identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Nev
Tairury
Stanley Lea
Maurice Denning
Security National Bank of Superior
Parole Hearing Set For Richard Payseno
Richard Payseno, convicted in Cass County on January 20, 1933, of breaking and entering, has applied for parole. The Board of Pardons will hold a hearing at 10 a.m. July 10, 1935, at the State Penitentiary in Lincoln Nebraska. Interested parties may appear to show cause for or against the grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Payseno
Cass County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Parole Request by Convicted Break-in Felon
John Nelson, convict of breaking and entering in January 1933, has applied to the Board of Pardons for a parole. The Board will review the request and determine eligibility and terms.
Estate of Thomas Trocp Deceased Final Report Filed
The estate of Thomas Trocp has filed its final report and a petition for examination and allowance of administration and for discharge. The matter was presented to the court on July 5, 1935, at ten.
Trusteeship of Anna Gorder Ploetz estate notice
Frank A. Cloidt as trustee has filed accounts and reports for the estate. The court will hear the petition for allowance approval of trusteeship administration, determination of heirship, residue assignment, termination, and discharge on July 5, 1935 at ten o clock a m. Dated June 8, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Anna Gorder Ploetz
Frank A. Cloidt
A. H. Duxbury
Guardianship Hearing for Charles L Bates Incompetent
Guardianship of Charles L Bates Incompetent No 52 seeks court approval for guardian John F Bates to pay himself 315.00 monthly from guardianship funds to cover care and maintenance per Cass County Nebraska resolution. Hearing scheduled June 24 1935 at 3 30 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Charles L. Bates
John F. Bates
County Board of Commisssioners
Million Dollar Continued Aid For River Control
The article notes that ongoing appropriations totaling 21 million dollars will significantly support the work of controlling the river, describing the funding as a crucial contribution to ongoing management efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Man River
Estate of Perley A. Sanborn Deceased Administratrix Appointed
Mary Sanborn named Administratrix of the estate with a hearing set in court on June 5 1935 before the County Judge. Document dated June 7 1935 references docket 110-3w and a bond of 128 dollars.
Sale Notice of Emma Andruss Real Estate in Cass County
An order of sale issued by C E Sedgway Clerk of the District Court Cass County Nebraska announces a public auction on July 13 1935 at 10 a m at the south front door of the Cass County Courthouse. The East Half of the Southwest Quarter Section 15 Town 11 Range 11 East containing eighty acres subject to highway easements is sold to satisfy a Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company judgment against Emma Andruss and others. Plattsmouth Nebraska June 10 1935 113
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sedgway
Cass County
Nebraska
Said County
Emma Andrus
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Plattsmouth
Court House
Said
Young and Hayes
Nebras
Duke
Platttsmouth
Casas County
Binck
Wise
Plattsmouth Sheriff Auction Linked to Hazards Property
A Cass County Nebraska sheriff sale to satisfy a claim by the City of Plattsmouth lists numerous Plattsmouth properties owned by John B Hazard et al. The June 29 1935 sale in Plattsmouth will auction the properties for cash to highest bidder at 10:00 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young and Hayes
Plattsmouth
Cass County
Nebraska
John B. Hazzard
City of
Plattemouth
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Angelina Mangronite
Philadelphia
Dorothy D’augostino
Gle Dan
Mr. Donnelly
Lou Sheffer
Harry Slater
P. E. Clymer
Joyce Borden
Vedah Leesley
L. M. Mowry
J. L. Maywood
Veldia
Mr. Elwood
John Clymer
Ralph Clymer
William Mathis
C. A. Mathis
Harold
William Rennant
Wayne Howard
Austina Finlay
Emerald
Marguerite Dole
Ord
Esther
Oscar Hartsook
Helen Marvin
University of Nebraska
Evan Armstrong
H. E. Warren
Fakey Gustafson
Glen Peters
Dorcas Society
Christian Church
E. A. Landon
Wm. Armstrong
Clayton Sanborn
Margaret
A. N. Holmes
O. L. Sandy
E. O. Miller
John Vant
Thureday
Paul Kelley
Cecil Parks
Arthur Armstrong
William Armstrong
Miller Cereal Mills
Lee Knolle
York
Dewey Headley
Ruth Dyer
Jess Dyer
Wesley Hospital
Wichita
Kansas
B. Golding
Lulu Hurlbut
Clarence Hurlbut
Bert Sprague
Longmont
Fred Larsen
Harvey
Margaret Rader
Elswick
Davey
James Isherwood
William Langdon
Grand Island
Travis Cameron
James Bright
John Nelson
Sheriff’s Sale
State of
Cass
Sheriff's Sale
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