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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
4
Residents and visitors from Union, Plattsmouth, Murray, Weeping Water and surrounding areas were seen at homes, churches and on town business. Notable stops included Miss Harriet Leach returning to Peru, Charles Greene in Omaha, and the community aiding in bridge work at Weeping Water creek.
Mr Porter personally supervises funeral arrangements and offers counsel to the deceased family on any problem. He is ready to advise and assist. Nebraska City phone 231 and 230. We sell movements direct from the manufacturer.
Ora Clarke and Dorothy Creamer led musical selections at the Baptist church last Sunday drawing a large youth crowd. W H Porter and wife visited Plattemouth and attended Methodist services while sharing with friends. Mrs Porter’s eye troubles were noted as serious. Arn family from Plattsmouth spent the day in Union at Frank and Mrs Anderson’s home. W B Banning and wife from Lincoln visited Union and Omaha, where Banning spoke on a sales tax in the legislature as lawmakers tackle state affairs.
Pat Roddy a traveling salesman for a large tobacco firm has shifted his territory to the west with headquarters at Hastings He was visiting Union with friends and relatives last Sunday During the evening his father John B Roddy brother Eugene and little daughter Mary and uncle Frank Bauer took Patti Lincoln to catch the train for her home in the west
The village announces a bid call to widen Main street from the Missouri Pacific tracks to the hilltop, adding full paving to the sidewalk lines. State and federal aid cover 20 feet, reducing local cost while expanding parking and traffic flow toward Lincoln.
Purebred feathered chicken eggs from a culled blood-tested flock offered for sale. Price 1.20 per dozen. Contact Mrs. Ivan Balfour Union Nebraska.
The Unison Orchestra keeps in practice with frequent rehearsals and expands its repertoire to cover almost any event. Members include Ora Clark Elaine Smith Elsie Jay P F Rihn Lou Pell Milo Jay and Alda Taylor. Mrs Nancy McNamee reports via letter from coast city that her daughter Mrs R R Austin and family were not injured despite nearby property damage.
A description notes an enjoyable program this evening drawing many attendees. Performances captivate with smooth flow and strong audience engagement. Details about specific acts or venue are not provided in the fragment.
At the Methodist church near Union a patriotic program featured the Bible school, assisted by the Glee club of the Union schools and the Union orchestra. The event promised many fine attractions for attendees.
Sealed proposals for grading curbing guttering and paving in Street Improvement District No 1 Union Nebraska will be received by Village Clerk D Ray Frans until 7 30 p m April 17 1933 and read publicly. Plans and specs on file with Engineer H H Henningson 326 30 Union State Bank Bldgs Omaha Nebraska.
The Iowa house and senate plan a hectic week with topics including revenue, salary cuts and possible legalization of beer. Lawmakers expect to take two to three weeks to reach adjournment.
Nehawka resident Nehawka Co. R. Troop visited to oversee cattle feeding interests north of town. Editor Glen Rutledge of Nehawka ran errands in Nebraska City and Omaha. Mrs. Nicholas Opp improves enough to work at home. Lincoln salesman W. A. Kline visited Nehawka and socialized with locals. Earl Opp conducted Omaha business and met Frank Boedeker. Marion M. Tucker and wife, Sheldon store managers, went to Lincoln for morning duties. Lawrence Smith, recently home from hospital, moved with his wife to Murray. Ruth Jones spent days with Lincoln parents and returned to Nehawka schools. Pete Whiteman checked on Union matters and highway 24 bridge progress. Mildred Neller, Nehawka music teacher, vacationed with Beemer relatives.
Louis Kuntz son of Mr and Mrs Herbert L Kuntz returned from York after three months with grandparents. Met in Lincoln by his parents the four year old enjoyed a happy reunion with brothers and sisters, brave through the long separation and glad to be home.
Miss LaVerne Rhoden daughter of Mr and Mrs D C Rhoden spent time in Omaha hospital for an appendectomy operation and has recovered enough to return to Plattsmouth High School as a senior set to graduate at year end.
Prof and Mrs W E Dorr of Nehawka high school spent two spring vacation days and the weekend visiting Bedford Iowa Where they enjoyed a cordial visit with relatives and many friends at their former home and in the Iowa city
Mrs George W Rhoden once in poor health with a severe flu that caused pus in a lung and required hospital care shows improvement. She was taken to University hospital in Omaha last Thursday by her brother Charles R Troop and accompanied by Mr Rhoden.
The patient underwent drainage of a lung abscess and is reported to be feeling better while staying in hospital until she is strong enough to return home.
Word from Rochester Minnesota says Mrs Steffens receiving treatment for almost a month shows steady improvement. Mr John H Steffens to return home early this week as Mrs Steffens progresses with a favorable outlook.
Louis Williams Roy Seachord and Rodney Heinen Fairbury Neb youths charged with first degree murder in the death of Charles Casco Webster filling station operator. They waived preliminary hearing at Stockton and are held without bond on their own request. Williams signed a statement admitting wounding the attendant fatally and expressed willingness to plead guilty to first degree murder. Seachord and Heinen offered to plead guilty to a lesser charge but authorities will not consent. District Judge J B Ham must approve any plea before trial within a few days.
Ninety nine youths from each county urged stricter enforcement of prohibition before the Iowa legislature. They presented petitions signed by 48 847 young men and women and organized under Lida Lisle Green of Des Moines as a united youth group to oppose repeal of liquor laws.
In Billings Montana W E Pussyfoot Johnson and Thomas W Gales discuss Prohibition era beer during a state speaking tour. Johnson notes that pre eighteenth amendment beer was milder at about 3 percent, while current beer runs about 4 percent.
The Blue Ribbon Calf Club met at Arthur Foster’s home on Saturday March 4 for a business session. Season charts were distributed and refreshments served. The next meeting is planned for Arthur Hansen’s home on Saturday evening April 5 at 8 o'clock.
Monday Mrs W W Mark and husband of Union visited the city today bringing Dora Mark and son George.
A terse plea appears in the journal style notice calling for a light task as a caretaker. It emphasizes frailty and smallness, seeking assistance from a willing caretaker in a quiet, domestic setting.
Columbus high school won the state prep school basketball title by a 14 to 12 margin over Hastings in a tense final. Myron Brock hit a last second shot to seal the win as Columbus claimed its first state crown and Platte County also took the Class B title.
Kansas City news notes a window combat between a robin and a bluejay on the H. E. Songer lawn. The robin briefly chases the intruder then resumes its 17 day feud with its own reflection as Mrs. Robin lures it away in a bid to end the standoff.
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