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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1934
Page
6
An editorial urges Cass County farmers to keep producing a full share of national foodstuffs and argues that placing farming on a profitable basis benefits all in the community.
Omaha attorney W W Wenstrand visited the city for a short time to attend to business and drop by the Journal. He recalled visiting 27 years ago as a member of the Wahoo high school debate squad that debated Plattsmouth, which included the late Kirk Bates, uncle of Mrs. R A Bates and brother of Milford Bates of the Journal.
This morning at city hall Miss Vera Duermyer and Mr. Robert Greenhagen, both of Omaha, were joined in marriage by Judge C. L. Graves. They were accompanied by Mrs. Lucille Reiman and Mr. H. F. Reiman.
On Sunday June 24 at 7:00 PM at the home of Mrs. Oscar Miller in Elmwood, Miss Lela Horton of Plattsmouth wed Mr. Fred Wendt of Murdoch in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev. Hartmann. Attendants included cousins Marjorie Horton and Verna Miller, with siblings Dorothy Jean Wendt and Shirley Elaine Wendt assisting. The bride wore white satin with tulle. the groom in a dark suit. Guests from the Horton and Wendt families attended, and out-of-town relatives came from Coffeyville Kansas. The couple plan to reside on the groom’s farm near Murdoch after a new home is completed.
Loren H. Laughlin, candidate for the Republican nomination for Congress in the First District, touts extensive legislative experience. He served in the state senate representing Gage and Pawnee counties in the 1925 and 1927 sessions and held further service in state government.
In service since 1919 he practiced law at Beatrice and Lincoln and served as a delegate to the 1928 Republican National Convention in Kansas City. Laughlin, thirty eight, is in strong health and ready to represent the district vigorously.
Members of the local D A R and Nehawka chapters joined last Friday at Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Sheldon home for an illuminated lawn picnic. Guests from Weeping Water Avoca and Nehawka attended a dinner program featuring Lynn Myers Betty Wolcott and Betty Ross with piano solos and a talk on Our Flag by Olive Murtey.
The Chamber of Commerce and the Business Men's Ad club urge local businesses to refrain from parking on main streets from Fourth to Seventh on Wednesdays and Saturdays 6 to 10 p m to ease visitor parking. Police cooperation will report offenders and fine members.
The Merry Mixers gathered at Bernadine Meierdiercks home on June 19 with demonstrations by Bernadine Shirley Ann Meisinger and Eleanor Knutson on drop cookies. They chose club songs and planned future programs and set the next meeting with Lois Wagoner on July 3 for cream soup demonstration. Visitors included Mrs Lester Wagoner and daughter Glennis Mrs Wm Knutson and Mrs William Meterciercks and daughter Delila and Malinda May.
Mrs. Michael Duda and children Joan and Florence are visiting relatives in the west. They will stay several days in Denver with Mrs. Anna Taylor and then travel to McDonald Kansas to visit Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Smith, an aunt of Mrs. Duda.
Mrs. Guy Farrow and her daughters Mildred and Mary Lou returned to Broken Bow after a visit at the Dewey Spangler home. The guests enjoyed their stay and the hospitality.
Nebraska farmers who signed wheat adjustment contracts are likely to receive about 4.75 dollars per acre for 1934 wheat, with three checks totaling nine to ten million dollars by year end. Compliance processing continues, a Lincoln wheat reviewing unit is set to correct forms, and more payments are planned in 1933 and 1934 installments.
The passage discusses 1934 and 1935 payments tied to wheat parity. If prices reach and stay at parity, the 1920s payments might vanish, but farmers would gain higher prices for all wheat sold.
The Iowa Nebraska Light and Power Co hosted a cooking school at the American Legion building on Thursday afternoon. Miss Esther Nuerberger led the event, demonstrating dish preparation and stove operation to achieve best results. Attendees received recipe booklets.
Elmer A. Webb councilman from the first ward is said to be doing nicely at the U S Veterans hospital in Lincoln after a ten day stay. He underwent surgery Tuesday to remove a fatty tumor from the shoulder and the operation was successful. Doctors hope for a swift recovery and return home soon.
Mra Jack Mahoney and daughter Patricia of Miami Florida visit at the home of Mrs Frank Brinkman the mother of Mrs Mahoney. Mrs Mahoney formerly Miss Hilda Brinkman of this city has many friends pleased by the reunion.
Questioning whether merchants who withhold offers can blame customers who seek deals elsewhere. highlights the need for clearer local communication and competitive visibility.
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