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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1934
Page
7
Union residents hosted visitors from Palmyra Omaha Lincoln and Council Bluffs over the weekend and hosted dinners and social calls. Local tradesmen and drivers moved between Union Plattsmouth Nehawka and Trenton while repairing stations and managing business.
A roof painting project at the Union Lumber Yard triggers cleanup work and safety inspections as workers address debris and potential hazards. No injuries reported.
The Hon. W. B. Banning was called to Lincoln last Monday for business and then toured the state campaigning for the Democratic nomination for Nebraska governor. He reports excellent prospects for the August 14 primaries and positions himself for the November race.
Large Sunday picnic held at the old Joseph Chaplant place drew many neighbors. Frank Beaver and Jack Roddy attended and enjoyed the gathering and the fine dinner served.
Last week's wind hit Union city hard as two large lute glass panes in front of the L. A. Upton store were blown out and destroyed. Estimated cost ran well over a hundred dollars to replace, but Mr. Upton had insurance on the glass and thus avoided the outlay.
Dr A J Chapman eldest son of Mr and Mrs Chapman moved his family to Lincoln and now occupies the F H McCartney place. About midweek he departed for Detroit to become an intern at the hospital there after recently graduating from the University of Nebraska Medical College in Omaha. The younger son plans to enter medical college later this year.
A sponsor driven free film event in Union drew a large crowd last Saturday night. The community showcase entertained residents at home, keeping dollars and people within Union while highlighting a successful local venture by business people and citizens.
A new painting on the front of the Joe Banning drug store and his own shop, executed by Har Merritt as painter and decorator, has improved the appearance of the buildings and enhanced the street scene of the town.
Attorney C H Taylor his wife and son Calvin who has been at the state university visited here for three weeks and returned to their Los Angeles home on Wednesday.
In Cleveland delegates from the Evangelical Synod of North America and the Reformed Church United celebrate the merger forming a new denomination with more than 700000 communicants. The union is sealed as Dr. Paul Press and Dr. H J Christman clasp hands during the ceremony at Zion's Evangelical church.
An editorial urges Cass County farmers to raise their profits by improving production efficiency. It argues that successful farming benefits the nation and all citizens through shared prosperity and stable food supplies.
C. S. Thomas, an 84 year old Colorado statesman and longtime Democrat who clashed with party leaders, died in Denver after a long decline. He opposed U S entry to the League of Nations and the Versailles treaty, fought for silver as currency while in the Senate 1913 to 1921, and once hoarded gold challenging authorities. His daughter faced a gold hoarding indictment in a case he defended as constitutional.
Fremont Nebraska hosts the forty second Lutheran orphanage festival with about three thousand attendees from Nebraska Kansas Missouri Iowa South Dakota and Washington. Sixty of the forty two year total of about 75 children were cared for this year led by speakers Rev Herman A Hilpech Rev C W Wehrman and Rev Waldemar Gause with music by Marysville choir and Beemer band. Offerings reached 550 dollars.
Mr and Mrs Arthur White and their young daughter from Proctor Minnesota are visiting the homes of David Pickrell and Harry White in the city.
The Journal office advertises rapid, all kinds of commercial print work available to customers seeking efficient, reliable service.
Judge J C Quigley a leading Valen tine Nebraska Democrat will manage the Edward R Burke senatorial bid. He will oversee campaign headquarters at the Loyal Hotel and devote full time until the August 14 primary. Burke delays return from Washington amid talks with the Commodity Credit Corporation and Housing Corporation to shape a fall housing drive and a Settlement Day plan for corn loans.
Senator Schall condemns a weekly Blue Eagle newspaper edited by General Johnson. He accuses the Roosevelt administration of using taxpayer funds to publish a daily paper to influence elections and censor legitimate daily press, claiming the effort will provide exclusive government news and promote the NRA program.
A tornado followed by heavy rain swept the Tarsus area in Adana, destroying numerous homes and triggering rising rivers. Three peasants were killed by lightning as the storm lashed the countryside.
Weeping Water locals and visitors frequented Lincoln and Omaha for business and campaigning. Everett N. Bair sought congressional candidacy. Ralph Binger and Clarence Hansen traveled for affairs. Stirling Amick refreshed his garage interior. groups attended an Omaha wrestling event and other regional trips. Nearby residents and candidates kept active in politics with campaigning and social visits.
Mr. P N Miller suffered a June bug intrusion into his ear while asleep. The insect punctured the tympanum during attempts to remove it. Dr. Kunkel was summoned and eventually extracted the bug after considerable effort.
The report notes Mr. Miller suffers temporary hearing impairment after a disturbance but is improving. He states he does not want further excitement and the ear condition is stabilizing as doctors assess the incident.
On last Tuesday afternoon Mr and Mrs Floyd Sealock and their two children of Omaha visited the home of Mrs Sealocks parents Mr and Mrs W P Sitzman. Mrs Ruth Sid and her baby came from the Nehawka area for a literal family reunion enjoyed by all especially the grandparents.
Citizens from Weeping Water attended in numbers as principals witnesses or curiosity seekers in the Elmer Michelsen versus City of Weeping Water case over a water meter dispute and a disputed water bill.
Surling Wiles, who suffered a patella fracture during a ball game at Murdock about ten days ago, has shown good improvement after surgery in Lincoln and returned home last Monday.
City council advances jail project with cement foundation and water line work. Two impatient men faced Judge Baker, fined 2.50 plus costs about 25 dollars, pleaded guilty, paid, and were warned. One refused payment to avoid county jail, but funds arrived and the planned trip to Plymouth was not made. The jail appears needed.
Hailstorms accompanied last Saturday rain with hail in many areas. Walter Cole’s farm endured the heaviest hail, with several specimens up to three inches across, flattening crops and damaging property.
In a Tuesday interview Earnest Jamison recalled that on April 29 he had lived in Weeping Water for half a century while still feeling strong ties to the town. Born in Ohio, he moved west in 1884 to Iowa near Belle Plaine and worked a mining period with a water vein in a local well. He later settled near Weeping Water, married, started a family, and remained connected to the community through the years.
In later years Mr Jamison and his wife are described as settled and at home. The couple recalls their earlier fling and time spent chasing the world but now focus on a quieter life together.
Harvey Sargeant of Omaha formerly lived in Weening Water and nearby areas but now resides elsewhere. He visited his old hometown last Wednesday where he met many longtime friends and represented the Pontiac nolio he is selling.
San Francisco reports thirteen new infantile paralysis cases in the bay region amid serum safety concerns. Jackie Baldwin aged two died in Healdsburg from serum effects injected to his father Dr Bryan Baldwin. his brother Robert aged seven became seriously ill. State health official Kellogg notes indications of contamination as statewide cases reach 1,228 since May 1.
Robert L. Christie Jr. president of the Investment Bankers Association of America and Dillon Read & Co. executive, died in an airplane over Ohio. Sam Rice said a Chicago banker, Robert Sebaliacs, reported the death was likely caused by a heart attack.
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