Manley News Items Highlight Local Visits and Meetings
Fay Kestard of Atchison visited Manley with David Brann family hosting. Elmer Michelsen handled Omaha business for the store. The Farmers Holiday Association met in Manley with Lincoln Secretary Crocker speaking. School teachers attended institutes in Lincoln and Omaha causing a short break in Manley. John T. Crozier's death halted Chilson school. Jose Huse and Glenwood visitors joined Mockenhaupt and Rauth families for a pleasant gathering. Anna Rauth enlivened the gathering but stayed in Omaha due to bad weather and road conditions.
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Fay Kestard
Atchison
Manley
Farmers Holiday Association
Crocker
Lincoln
Manney School
Omaha
Chilson School
John T. Crozier
Weeping Water
Jose Huse
Glenwood
Iowa
Walter Mockenhaupt
John C. Rauth
Anna Rauth
Miss Anna
Altar Society Hosts Social at St Petrick’s Church
Mesdames John A. Stander and Andrew Y. Stander entertained the Altar Society on Thursday at the former’s home. A large number of members attended the meeting, with business and social portions followed by a delicious lunch served by the hostesses.
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Altar Society
John A. Stander
Andrew Y. Stander
St. Petrick’s Church
Sudden Death of Joseph Murphy in Long Beach
Word came to relatives near Mankey that Joseph Murphy died suddenly at his Long Beach California home. Beate fast fell Nirs. Murphy passed away there and the husband now hopes to join his wife in a land where there is no parting.
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Mankey
Joseph Murphy
Long Beach
Calif
Murphey
Beatrice Creamery Agency appoints Bertman local dealer
Bertman has accepted the local agency for the Beatrice Creamery and will purchase cream fat for the institution. He invites producers to bring cream for the best possible prices and service.
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Cepts
Rudolph
Bertman
Beatrice Creamery
Harris Receives Letter From Sons In Los Angeles
Harris reports a letter from his sons in Los Angeles stating they were uninjured in the earthquake and are safe. The missive confirms their wellbeing amid the disaster.
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Thoo
Harris
Los Angeles
Notable figures endure after citywide devastation
Report mentions progress in recovery with Arnold Herman and Will Harmes still active on the scene as residents describe the widespread destruction.
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Arnold
Herman
Will Harmes
Palmyra Performers Stage Absent Minded Bridegroom
The cast from St. Patrick's Catholic church presented The Absent Minded Bridegroom to Palmyra audiences after recent runs in Weeping Water and Plattsmouth. A large house supported their latest performance.
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Palmyra
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Weeping Water
Plattsmouth
A. A. Burley Plays Key Role in Banking Reform Draft
A. A. Burley, cousin of Seward E. Day and currently in the east, plays a leading part in drafting new national banking legislation. The measures aim to correct damaged conditions and restore confidence after the banking crisis that followed the prior disruption and the banking holiday.
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A. A. Burley
Seward E. Day
Party at Dotys Celebrates at Home on Friday Night
A social gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Doty occurred Friday night with many friends in attendance. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Colbert and daughter Agatha, William Sherman and wife from Louisville, Emily Doty and Mrs. Joan Carter.
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Leonard Doty
Eugene Colbert
Miss Agatha
William Sherman
Louisville
Emily Doty
Joan Carter
Plan to Produce No Wine in California Stirs Breweries
California wine producers show no rush to adapt to a 2 percent wine under the beer bill. Brewers push ahead while major wine firms like Italian Swiss Colony Colonial Grape Products Beaulieu Vineyard and Fruit Industries refuse plans for 3.2 wine. Rainier Brewing’s Joseph Goldie says dilution harms wine body.
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San Francisco
California
Colonial Grape Products Company
Beaulieu Vineyard Company and Fruit Industries, Ltd
Joseph Goldie
Rainier Brewing Company
Pershing Visits Veterans Bureau Hospital in Hudson
Gen Pershing ignored his doctor’s orders and traveled to the veterans bureau hospital in Hudson Arizona to visit former service comrades. He walked wards spoke briefly in the recreation room and was shown the University of Arizona campus by Dr H L Shantz as a throat infection limited his voice and rest was advised.
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University of Arizona
H. L. Shantz
Labor Hails Roosevelt Beer Bill as Recovery Step
Washington reports organized labor praising the presidents signing of the beer bill as a distinct step toward economic recovery. William Green of the American Federation of Labor said legalization benefits both economy and social welfare and could reduce illegal liquor production and sales. He estimated hundreds of thousands may gain work through brewer rehabilitation.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Wiliam Green
American Federation of Labor
Green
Bound Over Trial For Omaha Man On Hirel Charge
D J Rhoades of Omaha was bound over for trial by the district court after a hearing before County Judge Crawford. The charge, Hirel, was brought by Kirk Griggs president of the Occidental Building and Loan Association, based on a letter to stockholders Griggs alleged.
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Omaha
D. J. Rhoades
District Court
Crawford
Kirk Griggs
Occidental Building & Loan Association
Grisss
Ak-Sar-Ben Empire Exposition Opens in Omaha
The Ak-Sar-Ben Empire Exposition runs a week at the Ak-Sar-Ben Coliseum starting April 3 in Omaha. It features the Nebraska 4-H clubs, a two daily state show with 50 headliners and a national orchestra, dancing chorus, and educational exhibits for school groups amid efforts to boost business recovery in Nebraska and western Iowa.
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Omaha
the World-Herald
Nebraska
Iowa
Rrede
Ak-Sar-Ben Empire
Ak-Sar-Ben
New Nebraska bankruptcy rule on taxed obligations
Federal referee Herman Rye holds that taxes of bankrupts are due from April 1 of the assessment year and must be paid by the bankruptcy trustee. The Thompson Belden Dry Goods case, with $2,231 personal tax on $970,000, shifts taxes to the estate. The ruling, unlikely to be appealed, could save counties thousands in unpaid taxes.
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Omtada
Nebraska
Herman Rye
Thompson-Belden Dry Goods Company
Marer
Rye
Dietz Returns From Arizona Honeymoon After Suit Against Fairbanks
Jorgen Dietz, newly wed to Lucy Doraine, arrives from Arizona and explains he filed a $69,900 alienation of affections suit against Douglas Fairbanks Jr. in connection with his separation from Lulu Dietz. He says he pursued action after incurring expenses from the marriage breakdown and that Fairbanks admitted improper relations and offered to pay actual costs.
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Hollywood
Jorgen Dietz
Arizona
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Dietz
Lucy Doraine
Lulu Dietz
Repeal election set for Tennessee delegates
Nashville Tenn The Tennessee house of representatives passed a bill to elect by the state at large sixty three delegates to a constitutional convention to vote on repeal of the eighteenth amendment The vote was eight to twenty five The election will be held June 22 and the convention on July 12
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee House of Representatives
Grain Trace Leaders See Definite Upturn in Prices
Chicago grain leaders report a definite upturn in western agricultural markets as cash grain rises. No sales of No 2 red winter wheat in Chicago Friday, but nominal close near record highs. Cash corn No 2 yellow 29 to 41/2 cents, No 2 white 19 1/2 cents, No 2 rye 38 3/4 to 42 1/2 cents. Futures show gains with wheat 73 to 74 1/2 cents above Friday close, corn 53 to 54 cents, oats 25 1/2 to 2 3/4 cents. Illinois farmer shifts from 10 to 25 1/2 cents per bushel in two months.
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Chicago
Illinois
wWorld-Herald
Detroit Plank Set Up For New National Bank
The First National Bank Detroit and Guardian National Bank of Commerce plan a new national bank to take over liqud assets. The deal aims to release 40 percent of funds for 800,000 depositors as R F C and General Motors subscribe 25 million dollars. The First National reports deposits exceeding 423 million with assets near 486 million. Guardian National shows 128 million in deposits and 162 million in resources.
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Detroit
First National Bank
Guardian National Bank of Commerce
National Bank
Comstock
Fresenves
Washington
General Motors Corp
First National
Guardian National
For Sale Sweet Clover For Sale For Sale
For sale sweet clover suitable for fodder or hay. Call 339 J for details. Local listing printed in the ad section.
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Eughage
Perkins Defends Relief Plan For Unemployed Workers
Frances Perkins, Roosevelt labor secretary, urged Congress to back the civilian conservation corps plan paying one dollar a day to relieve jobless urban crowds. She argued the program preserves self respect, not creates lasting employment, and would save scarce forest lands. She faced questions on wage levels and supported a 30 hour work week bill, noting occasional family separation could have mixed effects.
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Washington
Frances I*erkins
Roosevelt
Senate
House Labor
Organized Labor
Conservation Corps
Miss Perkins
House
Sccretary Dern
Connery
House Committee
Senator Black
Mike Perkins
State Journal
Spring Time in the Farmyard and Field Notes
A nostalgic verse describing spring arrival and farm chores. It notes robins and hens, planting spuds, blooming tulips and lilacs, and the preparation for harvest. Farmers ready to sow wheat, tend corn, feed, milk, and harvest alfalfa, with winter remnants and weather hints shaping labor.
Johnson Speaks to Legislature Joint Session in Lincoln
Louis Johnson national commander of the American Legion tells a joint Nebraska Legislature session that the lesson cuts along the broad highway of America with God and country as guideposts. He expects President Roosevelt to use new powers with fairness and mercy, lauds state sacrifice and service, and underscores rehabilitation, child welfare, national defense, and a top navy while opposing communism.
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Lincoln
Neb
Louis Johnson
American Legion
Nebraska
America
Johnson
Roosevelt
Legion
Debts Talk Opens Under Roosevelt in Washington
The first war debt discussion under the Roosevelt administration begins in Washington with representatives of Great Britain. France’s new ambassador heads to America to start negotiations on the French debt, seeking payment of overdue installments while asking for further principal reductions.
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Roosevelt
Washington
Great Brittain
America
France
Senate investigates Erickson seat purchase claim
The senate elections committee forms a three member subcommittee to probe charges by Federal Judge Bourquin that former Governor Erickson won his senate appointment through a political trade with Governor Cooney. The panel includes Senators King Bratton and Hebert. Erickson was sworn in after resigning as governor and a letter from Bourquin alleging purchase was read by Vice President Garner. Wheeler counters the judge’s claims suggesting the jurist aims to run for Senate.
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Washington
Senate Elections Committee
Bourquin
Erickson
Senate
Cooney
King
Bratton
Hebert
Cooner
Walsh
Garner
Helena
Butte
Purchase
Sennator Wheeler
Senatc
Nebraska House committee favors pari mutuel vote plan
Tancoin Neb March 23 A constitutional amendment to permit pari mutuel betting in metropolitan cities was favored by the Nebraska house of representatives constitutional committee. The bill advanced to floor consideration from the same committee that previously refused resubmission of state prohibition.
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Tancoin
Neb
Nebraska House of Representatives
Lewis says will testify in defrauding case
R. V. Lewis a National Investors salesman pleaded guilty in district court before Judge Thomson and said he would testify for the state against John Wise and Darrell Beck. Lewis was fined 830 dollars which was offset by imprisonment in the county jail since June 14, leaving him free.
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Omahse
R. V. Lewis
The
National Investors, Inc
Thomson
John Wise
Darrell Beck
Concern
Lewis
Notable Weeping Water Resident Visits Town
Daily Walter Little, a prominent Weeping Water resident, spent Saturday in the city to handle court house matters. Elmer Thackery of Louisville arrived Friday afternoon for a brief visit and to attend to court house affairs.
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Walter Little
Weeping Water
Elmer Thackery
Louisville
Ten States Ratify Child Labor Amendment
Ratification by Washington and Ohio brought the Child labor amendment to ten states. Oregon Washington and North Dakota ratified in 1933, with Arkansas Arizona California Wisconsin Montana and Colorado previously. Minnesota house passed ratification. resolutions pend in Alabama Iowa Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Kansas Wyoming Michigan. Ratification depends on reconsideration by states that have rejected it.
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Washington
Ohio
Oregon
North Dakota
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Wisconsin
Montana
Colorado
Congress
House
Minnesota
Alabama
Iona
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
New York
Kensas
Wyoming
Michigan
Home Makers Extension Club Meeting Recap
The Home Makers Extension club held a pleasant Thursday evening gathering at Mrs. Raymond J. Larson's home with many ladies in attendance. Mrs. Larson and Mrs. W. Nici assisted in hosting while project leaders Mrs. Paul Ambrose and Mrs. R. J. Larson presented a bread making demonstration. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Otto Keck and Miss Marie Nolting for games, and refreshments were served to conclude the evening.
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Home Makers Extension Club
Raymond J. Larson
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Jim
F. A. Lambert
Columbus
National Football Rules Committee
McEring
Samuel
Dr. Lambert
Ohio State University
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Cass County
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