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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1933
Page
2
Farmers near the old hometown hope for rain as a group considers stopping cussing and praying for moisture. In Switserland the lengadine valley villagers continue to use Latin as their social language, a rare custom.
The note claims Minnesota bans daylight saving time and jokes about bootleg radio programs. It compares illegal radio listening to possessing a California license tag on a gun and links stronger crime suppression to that parallel.
A St Louis holdup of 900 dollars drew scant headlines as police failed to tag the incident with typical Lloyd-like flair. The photograph provoked debate over the bandit’sPretty Boy nickname and public perception of his early promise.
Beatrice Sun reports Dr. Ernest William Barnes bishop of Birmingham argued for birth control and sterilization of the unfit as a response to unemployment and poverty. He warned population growth worsens job scarcity, while noting inventions raise productive capacity and require new ways to consume goods.
A witty remark frames romance as a misapprehension between a man and a woman that can be resolved through marriage. The line suggests that common illusions fade when union occurs.
An elderly Milwaukee resident, Frank Furter, age 93, dies leaving unclear medical care details. Reports claim he never had two doctors before his death and was refused a federal appointment, with a joking note about not wanting to be turned into a hot dog.
An Ohio inventor tested a new ice box when it exploded. The Detroit News notes bystanders witnessed square hail for the first time.
Opera star Feodor Chaliapin argues that happiness should not be imposed by force and cautions against enforcing such doctrine in Russia where happiness is allegedly compulsory.
A reader asks how a Chinese man who lived to 57 managed his life. The piece notes his dietary system failed and he died recently, implying limited insight into his health regime.
A New York Evening Post editorial denounces the Republican senate for reversing a budget measure that cut veterans’ graft, condemning conservatives and progressives who voted to restore funds and align with figures like La Follette and Nye. The piece accuses the party of betraying Roosevelt, risking national credit, and bowing to special interests.
The New York Times argues rail travel will be transformed as Union Pacific plans a 110 mph light three car stream lined air conditioned train powered by six hundred horsepower engines. It predicts the end of the traditional iron horse as electrified rails become dominant despite economic constraints.
In Philadelphia Dr A Lawrence Lowell former Harvard president argues American schoolboys lag behind Europeans in progress and calls for deeper education and practical mental liveliness to match industrial advancement. He blames doctors for delaying school entry and over cautious parental guidance. The piece notes Americans seek faster adaptation as nations fund economic conferences.
The note wonders who coined the nickname Pretty Boy for Charles Floyd the ban dit and whether a friendly rival sought favor with him. It hints at Briley Spencer and many others influencing local reputations through catchy names as a social currency.
The star remarked that the Chicago fair’s heat was intense, noting it is an unfinished detail to be addressed as the fair nears completion.
Farley says Republicans will not be dismissed if performing well. He notes complaints are being investigated and if found true a Republican postmaster may be replaced by a Democrat. The remarks imply political hiring scrutiny amid criticisms.
The Kansas City Times notes a completed lakes to the Gulf canal is being dedicated with barges from New Orleans to Chicago proving navigability. It compares a northern channel engineering feat to the Panama Canal and stresses inland navigation as vital to agriculture and industry, predicting daily barge traffic and broader shipments as cities like Peoria St Louis Memphis Cairo Helena Kansas City prepare for increased river trade.
The nations Italy France Germany and Great Britain sign a ten year peace pact amid skepticism about lasting change. Analysts warn the Kellogg Briand framework lacks trust while Germany’s armed stance and Mussolini’s pragmatism shape the regional accord. The United States Japan and Russia are not parties, leaving Europe to pursue possible arms race restraint and a shift toward a peace custom.
The piece argues Republicans rely on pension policy as a political backbone. It cites Goldsborough Arthur Robinson and others voting against the president on pensions, contrasting insurgent senators with Democratic presidents. It warns that for three quarters of a century pensions have sustained GOP power, urging defense of that standard. It ends noting Farley’s stance on taxation and a threatened shift in postmaster general policy.
In the County Court of Cass County Nebraska the estate of William Curry Boucher, deceased, notifies creditors to appear for examination of claims on July 21 and October 27 1933 at ten o clock in Plattsmouth. Claims must be presented within three months from July 21 1935 and debts paid within one year from July 21 1933. Witnessed by the county judge and seal.
The county court issues a notice to creditors of the estate of David Ebersole. Creditors must present claims within three months from July 14, 1933, with examination days set for July 14 and October 20, 1933 at 10 a.m. The notice is dated June 15, 1933, by County Judge A. I. Puxbury.
Critics note Greta Garbo is portrayed as a smart young woman for her silence when she has nothing to say. The portrayal acknowledges wisdom in restraint but questions the extent of the youth label.
Helen Smetana states that on November 2 1931 she purchased Lots 1 to 6 in Block 16 Youngs and Hayes Addition Plattsmouth Cass County Nebraska from Jessie W Hall Loren M Wiles Danna Grace Finch and Cash L Wiles for 1928 1929 1930 taxes 54 64 and paid 1931 1932 taxes 14 84 14 85 with a county treasurer certificate No 7425 she will apply for a deed November 2 1933 unless redemption is made county treasurer Cass County Nebraska is to be informed of this action
In Cass county Nebraska the county court orders a hearing on the final settlement of Charles Landis estate. Frank A Cleidt as administrator seeks residue assignment, heirship determination and discharge. Notice to interested parties via Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks before July 14 1922 at 10 a m.
In the matter of Nelson L Pollard deceased Anna J Pollard petitions to admit a copy of the last will and testament to probate and appoints C A Rawls as administrator co tota for Nebraska The court sets a hearing on July 14 1938 at 10 oclock a m in the county court to show cause and present the paper for proof of probate and administration by the seal of the court dated June 15 1938 A A H Duxbury clerk
Court orders probate of Amanda Prouty Rawson estate upon petition by William Ainsby Rawson as executor. Hearing set July 14 1935 at 10 a m in county court with notice by publication in Plattsmouth Journal for three weeks.
Multiple court sales and probate notices from Cass County Nebraska detail foreclosures by order of sale and executions. Listings include property in Plattsmouth and fields in Section 24 Township 10 North Range 10 East, plus life estate subject descriptions and probate matters for Gottlieb Hofmann with executrix Auguste Hofmann named. Public auction dates vary with July 17 1933 and other June 1933 directives.
Launce Gibson sues Walter Harmer and multiple Harmer relatives plus unknown spouses and John Doe to establish and foreclose a tax lien from Certificate No 6761 issued November 5 1928. Property described as Lot 47 and part Lot 11 SE quarter NW quarter Section 1 Township 10 Range 11 Cass County. Defendants must answer by July 24 1933.
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