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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1932
Page
4
Greenwood residents report illnesses improving, visitors from Lincoln and Alvo, and a busy July with a Dorcas carnival. Local clubs, church groups, and families gather for dinners, birthdays, farewells, and state church conventions at Bethany Park and nearby towns.
Headquarters for Twine announces repair services and supplies at Alvo Hardware and Implement Co. as the largest stock of repairs outside Lincoln and Omaha in the area.
The Forty and Eight of Gretna Omaha and Lincoln held a Sunday picnic at Greenwood grounds. Attendees enjoyed a day of games including a baseball game and speeches from local residents and visitors, all reporting a splendid time.
Businessmen of Greenwood organized a free moving picture show, drawing about four hundred attendees in the first week and more on the following Thursday. Residents favored free entertainment over paying in Lincoln or Asiland, enjoying both the films and outdoor socializing.
The Ben nett lodge of Odd Fellows marked sixty years with a public anniversary by the lodge and Daughters of Rebekah. A large crowd attended from nearby lodges and friends, including Fred W. Etherege and James Strahn from Greenwood lodge.
Mrs G M Pailing remains seriously ill after the birth of her daughter Sue Relda last Wednesday, a tragedy that accompanied the newborn's death and follows the arrival of the child.
The funeral for the infant was held on Thursday June 16. The mother remained in critical condition but showed signs of recovery and was able to be up and about the house briefly each day, giving hope to friends.
Horticulturists at the Nebraska Agricultural College advise transplanting Ivns plants soon after flowering. Split old clumps so each piece has a good fin and rhizome. Trim leaf ends, use well drained soil with life plants, avoid rotting from poor drainage, and keep the rhizome top uncovered. Do not bring manure into contact with roots.
District 4 H Camp prepares a four day session at Bellevue from July 27 to 30 for 4 H club members with current records and their leaders. Further details will be mailed to all 4 H members.
The article lists ten binder adjustments to prevent delays in harvest. It covers oiling rusty parts, cleaning knotter components, timing the attachment, sharpening the knotter knife, and adjusting cords, quills, and bundle size. It emphasizes proper lubrication and alignment before use.
Farm Bureau reports discuss weevil damage in stored wheat and grains and outline control with carbon disulfide. The gas is heavier than air and kills insects but is highly flammable and explosive near fire. Use a screened gas pipe lowered into the grain in multiple crib locations with caution for breathing and safety.
Hay advertised for sale near Rock Creek Stock Farm in Murray Nebraska. The note invites buyers to bring a wagon and rack to the filling station atmosphere near the farm for purchase of 120- diw sized bundles.
Stanislaus Hausner, a motion picture operator, survived seven days in a wrecked plane after its crash off Miami shore. He was reunited with his wife aboard a ship near shore as reporters documented the scene. A telegram from President Hoover praised his valor and fortitude.
The agricultural department says wheat production in the northern hemisphere excluding Russia and China will be about 200 million bushels smaller than last year. July 1 carryover in exporting countries, plus UK port stocks estimated at 15 million, shapes the outlook as the United States enters a new crop year with prospects of a winter wheat crop near 6 million bushels smaller.
A mistyped notice describes a picnic in an out of the way place with picnic supplies and fireworks from a local book store. It notes unusually low fires for the year and mentions a reali cad fashiond theme event on the fourth.
Mrs. Henry Osborne visited Verdon with her mother for several days last week. Jack Fagan receives treatment at Lincoln Veterans Hosp. Harold Krecklow and Arnold Harms handled business in Nebraska City. Charles Schaeffer of Trunkenbolz Oil in Murdock did business in Manley. David Brann toured Weeping Water for business. Miss Margaret Bergmann visited Omaha and Krug Park with friends. Mrs. Elmer Salberg of Lincoln visited Manley to see her mother. Tillie Lawrensen of Weeping Water visited family in Manley. Leonard Klemme, baseliner deliverer, had truck break. Ted McCartney swapped loads from Elm. Mrs. J. R. Kelley of Plattsmouth visited Mockenhaupt family on Friday en route to Murdock. Aliten Auerswald, village blacksmith, off work recovering for a day but later better. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Steinkamp, recently on the Pacific coast, visited Manley then planned travel south toward Oklahoma.
John Crane, with his sister in Sutton, departed last Sunday to visit. He was accompanied by young Jack Bergman. They celebrated Crane's birthday during the visit.
The Manley amusement parlor run by Mr. Coon is maintained in orderly fashion with strict conduct rules. At a recent county meeting the board granted a permit to continue the business for another year.
Mrs. Grover Rhoden reached another milestone as friends in Manley surprised her with treats and mementos. Relatives from Elmwood joined in the afternoon and evening to offer congratulations and good wishes, making the day very pleasant.
Seattle rotary gathering brings thousands of business leaders from New Zealand Canada Australia Africa India Malaya South America Europe and the United States to the twenty third annual Rotary International convention. Seven directors will be elected five US five seven total and one each from Canada and Great Britain with one director set to become president.
For sale hay stacker contact Mrs. H. F. Gansemer in Mynard at 176-3sw. Local notice lists equipment sale details and seller contact.
Prices for fireworks drop to the lowest level this year at Bates Book Store as shoppers seek deals. Store officials note steady demand despite cheaper options elsewhere.
Mr. and Mrs. Major J. Hall of east of Murray visited town last Friday with their young daughter whose birthday fell that day. The couple noted they had just passed their thirteenth wedding anniversary on June 23 but forgot to celebrate that evening due to busy lives and daily cares. The Journal and many friends send wishes for many years of happy wedded life.
At the Bate Book Store shoppers are urged to buy fireworks items at home, with the claim that no cheaper options exist elsewhere on earth and that the kiddies will demand them.
Theates Book Store advertises a large and complete line of fireworks at the lowest price in years.
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