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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1933
Page
5
Stephen Davis eldest son of Mr and Mrs Sears S Davis is home ill with the mumps delaying a planned vacation. Corbin, a younger son, has recently recovered from the illness, affecting the household.
Police report recent visits by drug addicts taxing resources. Officers ordered offenders to leave. most complied, but a few remained and were escorted to the city limits for departure to other points.
Charles E. Mitchell was acquitted today on all counts in the indictment charging income tax evasion for 1929 and 1930. The jury found him not guilty after a brief deliberation, with the courtroom crowd disturbed as he expressed emotion upon verdict.
E. C. Harris the laundryman suffered a painful accident on a picnic when a bottle he opened shattered, cutting his right forearm. The injury required medical help to close the wound.
Reports from Omaha say Chris Metzger, operated on Monday morning, is holding his own though showing effects of the severe operation. Doctors hope he makes decided improvement in the next few days on the road to recovery.
Official schedule lists June 26 to August 4 games among Fetzer Shoe Co Red and White Methodists Ofe Eagles American Legion Presbyterians Krejci Wildcats BREX Fetzer Shoe Co. etc. matchups include numerous fixtures with dates such as June 26 and July 3 10 14 21 and 28.
Johnstown mayor McCleskey, linked to the bonus army, is held for grand jury on inciting to riot and aggravated assault charges after a June 5 clash at relief headquarters. He acted as his own attorney while Alder man Reese set bail at 2500 dollars. Bennett testified that McCleskey led a 75 member unem ployed delegation and that punches flew before aid questions were answered.
Relatives visiting Mrs. J. F. Clugy over the weekend included Mrs. C. S. Anderson of Omaha and Herman Clugy with family of Clarinda Iowa. Mrs. Anderson and Mr. Clugy are aunt and uncle of Mrs. Jamison.
Henry Schoemaker a Nehawka resident and his daughter Edith Thiele visited Saturday to handle business and reconnect with friends. They renewed their subscriptions at the Journal during the stop.
The Happy Hour Club of Cedar Creek met at Mrs Henry Frankes home on June 16 with president Marie Speck presiding The minutes were read and roll call answered present The group plans to finish pillow tops by the next meeting on June 23 as reported by the News Reporter.
Representatives from the Universities of Iowa Nebraska and Creighton University will visit the local U S rifle range for a week of strenuous rifle and machine gun practice and field camping under regular army supervision. The program aims to prepare student officers for potential active service and will enhance social ties with local students, especially Nebraska peers.
Washington reports Cochran will not resign his state post to become federal public works administrator in Nebraska unless he steps down from his current job. Governor Bryan declines to name three candidates while federal plans and official actions unfold.
Agricultural officials say grasshopper infestation in western Nebraska will not be serious this year. O B Bare reports scattered hatching but overall danger to crops is limited as he travels the region to advise farmers on control methods. A carload of poison bran mash will aid Keya Paha county efforts. Honey prospects for 1935 look bright with clover bloom beginning.
County Attorney W G Kieck returned home Friday evening after a brief visit in Colorado Springs and other western venues. He stayed with a former university classmate not seen since the war, and the reunion was described as very pleasant.
Minneapolis student pilot Thomas Leight, 26, died during his first solo flight when his plane plunged about 1000 feet. The accident occurred in Minneapolis and authorities are investigating the cause.
A. G. Disney of New Hawka Nebraska seeks to purchase a corn binder. Contact A. G. Disney at New Hawka for details.
A three judge federal court refused to restrain county officers from interfering with 3.2 beer shipments through Georgia. The decision leaves enforcement actions by local authorities unresolved across counties.
Avoca Nebraska resident T H Straub seeks recovery of a steer or goat lost last fall. Reward offered for information leading to the animal’s return.
The marriage of Milton Campbell of Union and Zella Conley of Weeping Water was performed Friday afternoon at the court house by County Judge A. H. Duxbury. The bride’s parents, George and Stella Conley, witnessed the ceremony before the bridal party returned to Weeping Water. The groom works as a mechanic in Union.
Mrs W S B Pirie of Casper Wyoming spends a short visit at the home of her mother Mrs Bertha Shopp and with her brother W H Shopp and old time friends in the town.
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