Transgression and Tomorrows in a Turbulent Town
A collage of notices notes social trends and legal prompts touching prohibition courts and showgirls. Mentions prohibition enforcement actions by Attorney General Sorenson and a Golden Wednesday promo in Nebraska City. Also cites a sun long-term forecast a Greek-learning infant and a travel delegation heading to a big 4th of July celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorenson
Nebraska City
Lowa
Barfain
Platttsmouth
Glenwood
Humor and health claims mix with odd notes from Sing Sing
A scrambled column piece riffs on virtue fear and physiology. It notes a physician linking success to glands and jokes about a wine brewing outfit found in Sing Sing, followed by quips about travel, hitchhikers, and roadside billboards in California as the slogan America first trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sing Sing
California
America
Kansas bus driver wounds from failed window opening
A Kansas bus driver cut his hand trying to open a bus window. The note mentions highway and railroad issues and cites Russel Crouse asking how a modern parent knows when his son is home from college. It references a post office notice giving a new address for an expense check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Russel Crouse
New York Evening Post
Post Office Department
Mississippi editor slams woman writer over son politics
A Mississippi editor criticizes a woman writer by suggesting she should move her child to Mississippi to raise him as a future politician, implying he could face impeachment or disbarment and reflecting local frustration with public figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Time's ruling hand honors Jefferson Davis statue
A Washington unveiling marks a memorial to Jefferson Davis with praise from Senator Harrison and John Sharp Williams. The piece argues Davis and Robert E. Lee shared motives and loyalty to their states, noting his service as U.S. Senator and the Civil War context amid a shift toward reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Washington
North
Mississippi
Statuary Hall
Harrison
Capone's Need for Deputies Highlighted
The piece notes Capone should appoint a capable deputy to manage affairs during his absence. It recalls P Ripley’s claim that success relies on organization cooperation and deputation, warning that Capone might flop if he fails to train a successor in time of need.
Hoover War Debt Holiday Aims to Ease Global Depression
The United States proposes a one year holiday on war debts and reparations to lift world mood and aid economies. Germany faces heavy burdens that have crippled industry, risking communist influence without relief. Allied nations show broad support while Britain and France assess the plan as leaders seek stability and cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Hoover
Germany
Crowding Out Rowdyism At Legion Conventions
The article describes a new plan for the American Legion state convention in Fremont and national gathering in Detroit to curb rowdyism. Hotels will close to non guests at sundown and Legion guards will supervise, aiming to identify miscreants and hold members accountable. It notes the ease of sensational reports and the need to avoid outsiders at conventions. U.S. Treasury figures on currency usage are cited in a final humorous aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Fremont
Detroit
Legion
Sheriff Sale Notices for Cass County Nebraska Properties
Public auctions set for July 11 1981 in Plattsmouth and July 25 1931 in Murray to satisfy court judgments. Listings cover multiple parcels in Stadelman and Donelan additions Plattsmouth and several lots in Murray with 10 percent down on sale day and remaining balance by March 1 1932, subject to court confirmation.
Foreclosure Notice in Cass County Nebraska Court
In the District Court of Cass County Nebraska Allen B. Wilson sues William F. Gillesme and others to foreclose a real estate mortgage on Lot 6 Block 11 Plattsmouth. Defendants Floyd Henton and others must answer by July 27 1931 or default and judgment will be entered. Attorney Chas E Martin represents plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Henton
Josephine Johnson Bagnall
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Plattsmouth
Allen B. Wilson
Hearing Ordered for Trusteeship Estate of Anna Gorder Ploetz
In Cass County Court a hearing is set for July 1 1931 at 9 a.m. to appoint a new trustee for the estate of Anna Gorder Ploetz deceased following the death of Augustus F. Ploetz. Frank A. Cloidt is proposed as trustee to receive assets from the administrator and ensure distribution under the will. Publication of the order is required in the Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks prior to the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Nebraska
Anna Gorder Ploetz
Anna McCarty
L. L. McCarty
Augustus F. Ploetz
Omaha
Douglas County
Frank A. Cloidt
Plattsmouth
McAdoo Campaign Criticized Over Economic Ills
The piece argues against McAdoo's speeches on the Pacific coast criticizing the nation’s economic and social ills. It dismisses his propaganda for the Democratic nomination and claims no man’s remedy will work, urging nature to take its course and recalling McAdoo’s reaction after Davis’s nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. McAdoo
Pacific
Bill
Bill McAdoo
John W. Davis
Attorney General paints grim view of gang life on radio
The U S Attorney General described the popular image of gang leaders as misleading. He warned youth that few “big shots” escape justice, with many meeting violent ends such as being shot in the back or mowed down by machine gun fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capone
U. S
Plattsmouth Property Seized to Satisfy Court Judgment
State of Nebraska Cass County District Court orders seizure at 10 am for Lots 7 and 8 in Block 59 Plattsmouth to satisfy a judgment in favor of The Standard Savings and Loan Association of Omaha against T W Hudfin et al. Plattsmouth Nebraska June 6 193% 18 iw.
Notice to Creditors Estate of Margaret Wehrbein
In Cass county Nebraska County Court Plattsmouth the estate of Margaret Wehrbein deceased creditors are notified to present claims at the County Court room on July 10 and October 12 1931 at 10 oclock am to receive and examine claims with a view to adjustment and allowance. Claims must be filed within three months from July 10 1931 and debts paid within one year from that date. Witness the seal of the County Court June 12 1931.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Nebraska
Cass County
Margaret Wehrbein
Plattsmouth
Said
A. A
Auction Notice of Avoca Property Sale in Plattsmouth
An order of sale from Clerk C E Sedgway directs a July 11 1931 public auction at 10 o'clock at the South Front Door Court House Plattsmouth to sell the West two thirds of Lot 4 in Flock 19 Avoca for cash to satisfy Byron Golding's claim against Ase J Johnson et al in Case County Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sedgway
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Court House
Plattsmouth
Said
Stadelman
Donelan
Frances Schulze
Paul H. Gillan
Cass
State of Nebraska
T. W
Case County
Salt County
Avoca
Caes County
Ase J. Johnson
Byron Golding
June Sth
Forger Charles Smith Seeks Pardons Hearing in Cass County
Charles Smith, convicted for forgery in Cass county on June 21 1930, applied to the Board of Pardons for parole. A hearing is set for 10 09 p.m. July 14 1931 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. interested parties may appear and testify. Frank Marsh secretary and N T Harmon chief probation officer announce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Cass County
Board of Pardons
State Penitentiary
Lincoln
Nebraska
Frank Marsh
Sec
N. T. Harmon
Barker Sues for Divorce and Child Custody
Ella D Barker files in Cass county Nebraska District Court for an absolute divorce from William O Barker on grounds of desertion and extreme cruelty and petitions custody of two minor children. Answer required by July 20 1951 or petition deemed true and judgment rendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Barker
A. D
Ella PD. Barker
District Court of
Cass County
Nebraska
Ella D. Barker
Plaincil
Notice of Administration in Miller estate case
In the County Court of Case Coun notice of administration states that William J. Miller died intestate. A hearing is set for July 3, 1931 at ten o'clock a.m. to contest or grant administration to Charles E. Martin or another suitable person. County Judge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case County
Nebraska
William J. Miller
Chas. E. Martin
A. H. Duxbury
Notice of Auction by Sheriff in Cass County Nebraska
By order of the district court sale of lands in Cass county Nebraska will occur July 6 1931 at ten o clock in Plattsmouth at the south front door of the county courthouse The lands include parts of section 32 township 11 north range 14 east with thirty eight point seven zero acres and one point two one acres described and other portions The sale is subject to taxes and court confirmation Bert Reed Sheriff and E S Ripley attorney for Lincoln Safe Deposit Company describe the defendants and property details as filed in the case Lincoln Safe Deposit Company vs Wolff Campbell and others
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Cass County
Nebraska
Josephine Timblin
Va. Algeran P. T. Wiley
Murray State Bank
Murray
North Range
District Court of
Second Judicial District of
Lincoln Safe Deposit Company
John F. Wolff
Ella Wolff
John Doe
Fred J. Campbell
Mary Doe
Clara Campbell
Plattsmouth Loan and Building Association
Cass County Court House
Plattsmouth
Sertion
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the Plattsmouth Journal
Postoffice
Plattsmouth, Neb
R. A. Bates
Canada
Kay Francis
Saye Dovie Ad
Cato
Adolph Lewisohn
The
Washington Star
G. Shaw
Red Crown
National Capitol
John Sharp Williams
Davis
United States Treasury
Lester Franklin
Sheriff's Sale
J. A. Capwell
Carl D. Ganz
William F. Gillesme
Journal
J. E. Beecher
Falls City
Nebr
Iinsep
J. R. Mueller
Bert Reed
E. S. Ripley
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