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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1939

Page

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Young Men In Auto Crash Hospitalized At Council Bluffs

Donald Wall age 19 and Glen Carlburg 18 from Plattsmouth are in Jennie Edmundson hospital Council Bluffs after a Sunday night crash on Sixteenth street in which Wall's car collided with one driven by J H McClurg Underwood Iowa. Wall suffers a suspected broken back and head injuries while Carlburg has a broken nose ears and leg injuries. Girls Eleanor Connor and Bernice Jones remain at Mercy hospital in fair condition.

Glen Carlsburg Donald Wall Plattsmouth Jennie Edmundson Hospital Council Bluffs Wall Sixteenth Street J. H. McClurg Underwood Iowa Glen Carlburg Carlburg United Press Carlbur Eleanor Connor Bernice Jones Mercy Hospital McClurg Auto Party

City Arraigns Omaha Driver Under Green River Ordinance

Acting Chief of Police David Pickrell reports Lee Johnson of Omaha, driver for Omar Baking, arrested on a warrant for violating the Green River ordinance. Johnson pleaded not guilty before Judge C L Graves. hearing set for April 11. Bond set at 50 dollars and posted, defendant released.

David Pickrell Lee Johnson Omaha Omar Baking Company Green River Johnson C. L. Graves

Return From Sad Mission

Mrs. Fred I. Rea returned home after a stay in Lawrence Kansas prompted by the death of her cousin Gerald Penney. Funeral services were held Monday morning March 20 in Lawrence. On the return trip she visited her aunt and stopped in Atchison Kansas to see her daughter Sister Sheila O.S.B.

Fred I. Rea Lawrence Kansas Gerald Penney

Miss Jones Improving at Burkel Home

Miss Olive Jones a librarian shows rapid improvement after a week of illness at the Burkel residence Mr and Mrs Val Burkel She is expected to resume duties sometime late this week or early next week

Olive Jones Val Burkel Miss Jones

Hebals Return From California Winter Trip

Mr and Mrs James Hebal returned home Sunday morning after a pleasant outing. They were guests of their sons Edward W and Fred Rebal at Monte bello and Montrose California where they operate stores. They were brought home by their son James Rebal Jr from Omaha and are settling back in the old home.

James Hebal California Edward W Fred Reba Montebello Montrose James Rebal, Jr Omaha

Plattsmouth Man Victim of Omaha Stickup

Mr and Mrs Arnold Lillie of Plattsmouth were robbed near the city auditorium in Omaha after a wrestling event. A masked gunman demanded money, taking about 54 dollars from Mr Lillie who fought back and knocked the attacker down. The robbers fled toward the railroad yards and the couple returned home without reporting the incident immediately.

Arnold Lillie Omaha City Auditorium Mr. Lillie

Appraisers Meet in Condemnation Case Hearing

Five free holders named by County Judge A H Duxbury met at the courthouse to appraise land for condemnation by the Loup River Public Power district. Attorneys for the power district and landowners were present along with landowners affected. The sworn appraisers Boedeker Ost Pollard Nolting Wehrbein began the valuation work.

A. H. Duxbury Loup River W. G. Boedeker Murray W. A. Ost Union Hall Pollard Nehawka H. F. Nolting John F. Wehrbein

Cars Crash at Main and Fourth Streets

This morning after 9 o clock a small car collision occurred at Main and Fourth when Wilbur Hall driving west on Main met Elmer Sprieck turning onto Main from Louisville. The Sprieck car sustained a badly damaged front bumper while Hall's fenders were damaged.

Main Fourth Streets Wilbur Hall Elmer Sprieck Louisville Hall Main Street Sprieck

Halstead Visits Old Friends in City

B. J. Halstead, former local meat market operator, stopped by Tuesday afternoon to see his old friends. He lived here for several years before moving to Omaha, where he currently resides.

B. J. Halstead Mr. Halstead Jomaha

Death of John Harvey Henegar an old Weeping Water resident

John Harvey Henegar born August 11 1854 in Smith county Virginia died March 25 1939 at his Weeping Water home after a year long illness. He married Susan L Benom fifty nine years ago in Virginia and moved to Nebraska in 1888. He and his wife joined the United Brethren church and raised ten children four of whom survive with many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral and burial were in Weeping Water Oakwood cemetery with out of town mourners listed from Torrington Wyoming Council Bluffs Plattsmouth Union and Lincoln.

John Harvey Henegar Smith County Virginia Weeping Water Mr. Henegar Susan L. Benom Nebraska Bryan Memorial Hospital Lincoln United Brethren Church Ufe Gordon L. Henegar Harvey Henegar Torrington Wyo Nellie Ogen Council Bluffs Edward Henegar Mary George Domingo Lee Henegar Eula Fred Henegar Henegar Oakwood Cemetery Charles Ogen John F. Porter Plattsmouth D. B. Porter John Fitzpatrick Union

Insurance suit over unpaid unemployment tax in Nebraska quarry case

In a county court action under the state unemployment insurance act, Vincent W. Kinney of the Nebraska Insurance Department sues Ole Olson doing business as Olson Quarries. The six count complaint alleges Olson Quarries employed more than eight persons at various times and failed to pay the required one percent unemployment tax to the state fund. The state is represented by John E. Sinder and J. Howard Davis.

Vincent W. Kinney Insurance Department of State of Nebraska Ole Olson Olson Quarries John E. Sinder J. Howard Davis

Fishing Charge Filed Against Two South Omaha Men

Complaint filed in county court alleges Walter Cwertina and Joseph Cwertina violated fish and game laws by catching catfish out of season in the Platte River with a net. One count was dismissed. both fishermen were fined $15 and costs.

H. C. Mapes Walter Joseph Cwertina South Omaha Platte River

Barclay Heads to Clarkson Hospital for Operation

Wednesdday's Daily reports William M. Barclay chief of police departed for Omaha to enter Clarkson hospital for an operation. Neighbors and friends express hope the procedure will relieve his ailment and allow a prompt return to his duties.

Wednesdday William M. Barclay Omaha Clarkson

Returns to duties for Weyrich Hadraba druggist

Joseph F. Hadraba, a druggist at Weyrich & Hadraba, returns to duty after a several days enforced vacation due to a throat infection that was serious but is now improving and he can manage his work as usual.

Joseph F. Hadraba Weyrich & Hadraba Drug Store Hadraba

Ray Shafer to Manage Local Baseball Team

A meeting at the Recreation Center formed plans for a 1929 town baseball squad. Ray Shafer was elected manager with Clyde Jackson as assistant. The team will play neighbors rather than join a league to boost home games and cut travel. A fence around the park is planned, with Marion Speck and Frank Boetel handling the project. Boetel will be gate and park attendant. Practices are set for Tuesdays Thursdays and Fridays at six o'clock weather permitting.

Recreation Center Ray Shafer Clyde Jackson Marion Speck Frank Boetel Boetel Ball Park Jack O'Donnell Tink” Wiles Bob Hayes Chuck" Ault Stuart Sedilak John Jacobs Harry Shiffer Dusty Rhoades Don Wall John Stoll Joe Philips Jim Jones Ed Smith Vladis Chovanec Joe York Grover Parriott Bob Brittain Edwin Kalina Herman Shestak

Plattsmouth Women Attend First District Convention

Members of the Plattsmouth Woman's club participate in the first district convention at Auburn this week. On Tuesday, Mrs. L M Devoe and Mrs. R W Knorr presented a piano number. Attendees today include Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom, Mrs. Frank Mullen, Mrs. Peter Carr, Mrs. L S Devoe, Mrs. R W Knorr, and Mrs. John F Wolff.

Plattsmouth Elmer Sundstrom Frank Mullen Peter Carr L.S. Devoe R. W. Knorr John F. Wolff

Arraigned Driver Given Fine and License Suspension

Richard Applegate of Murray faced arraignment on a charge of operating a vehicle while intoxicated. He pleaded guilty and was fined 30 dollars with court costs, and his license suspended for thirty days by Judge C. L. Graves.

Richard Applegate Murray C. L. Graves

Card of Thanks for Father Tyner Funeral

Card of thanks expresses gratitude for kindness during illness and death of a father. Thanks pallbearers flowers hymns and comforting words at the Episcopal services. Signed by Mrs. Harry Henton Will and Frank Oliver.

Father Tyner Episcopal Church Harry Henton Will and Frank Oliver

Will Call Docket For April Term Of District Court

District Judge W. W. Wilson will be here Monday April 2 to call the docket for the April term. Court opens at 9 30 for docket calling and assignment of cases.

W. W. Wilson

CCC Open House At Weeping Water Anniversary Event

CCC Camp Cass 751 in Weeping Water invites the public to an open house Saturday afternoon April 6 from 1:00 to 5:00 p m. The tour includes headquarters mess hall recreation hall barracks hospital shop educational hall and SCS headquarters. Enrollees act as guides and exhibits show erosion control and natural resource conservation with other department displays.

Camp Cass Civilian Conservation Corps SCS Camp Cass Russell L. Dudley W. DD. Morgan Howard B. Ellis Neil A. Robson Byron W. Hall James Carrigan Paul Howe Wm. B. Whitner John A. Clymer Wayne B. Girardot Jess Money Harry Potts Jim

Return to College Tarkio team defeats Platters in charity game

Plattsmouth students from Tarkio college returned Sunday to duties after a spring vacation. The Tarkio group included Kenneth Armstrong Joe Case Donald Conner Wayne Falk and Stuart Porter. They played a basketball game against Tarkio alumni and P. H. 38 players, beating the Platters 44 to 26.

Plattsmouth Tarkio College Kenneth Armstrong Joe Case Donald Conner Wayne Falk Stuart Porter Tarkio P. H. 38 Platters

Leyda Improves After Omaha Hospital Operation

Friends of Attorney John M. Leyda report he is showing marked improvement at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. Latest notes say he is rallying in excellent shape and under constant care his condition remains very satisfactory.

John M. Leyda Methodist Hospital Omaha

Appreciation Note From Arn Family At Time Of Sorrow

The Arn family extends heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during their hour of sorrow. They also thank those who attended the funeral and contributed flowers, memories they will cherish over the years.

V. T. Arn

Local Rotary President Arthur Troop Hospitalized

Arthur Troop a South of city farmer and Rotary club president has been homebound with arthritis. He was taken to St. Marys Hospital in Nebraska City for treatment.

Arthur Troop Rotary Club St. Mary's Hospital Nebraska City

Union village seeks tax roll revival by clearing titles

Attorney A. L Tidd and County Treasurer John E Turner attended a village board meeting in Union. The village plans to act to clear up real estate tax accumulations by purchasing and clearing titles and placing properties back on the tax rolls. Tidd will represent the village in the legal proceedings.

A. L Tidd John E. Turner Union Tidd

Fisherman Proves Himself Clever Lawyer

John Stump, a longtime fisherman near the Sam Gilmour farm in Rock Bluffs precinct, defends himself in county court against alleged illegal fishing by game wardens. The judge, A H Duxbury, acquits him after testimony showed a path to the river and that Stump had not fished during a closed season due to an infected hand.

John Stump Near Rock Bluffs Missouri River Stump Sam Gilmour Rock Bluffs Walter Gouchenour John Curtis Plattsmouth Curtis A. H. Duxbury

High Twenty in School Contest Listed Below

Final Rural School contest tally shows thirteen high schools surpassing one million votes and seven more between four hundred thousand and a million. The top twenty rankings are published with others updating in the past week while fourteen entered schools are omitted.

Beal Returns From Sigourney to Plattsmouth

M. M. Beal, longtime Plattsmouth resident, has come back from Sigourney Iowa where he spent several months at his boyhood home. He is now settling in and enjoying old friendships in the community.

M. M. Beal Sigourney Iowa Plattsmouth Mr. Beal

Town Dance Sat Nite At Town Hall With Lamonte Orchestra

Town Hall invites more ladies and girls to attend the Saturday night dance featuring the Lamonte orchestra in a new arrangement. Orchestra fee is 20 cents.

Lamonte Orch Orch

Farm Bureau Sustained in Filing Claims

County attorney opinion upholds Cass County Farm Bureau maintenance appropriation. It states a majority vote against elimination is needed to remove county tax support, and that 1938 opposition failed to reach a majority. Board must allow 1939 and later claims if legally compliant.

Farm Bureau Feneral Walter H. Smith Cass County Farm Bureau Board of County Commissioners Smith U. S Cass County County Board

Buy Seed From Nebraska Dealers

Nebraska seed analyst R. C. Kinch urges farmers to buy seed only from within the state and avoid mail order houses or out of state dealers. He warns that protection under the Nebraska seed law is limited for ineligible sources and stresses checking seed analysis tags and insisting on a statement of analysis before purchase.

Dany— R. C. Kinch Nebraska

University Visit Highlights Nebraska Music Ties

Miss Eleanor Giles spent the weekend with her sister Miss Lois Giles a University of Nebraska Lincoln senior. Mrs Ernest C C Giles drove to Lincoln and attended a concert by the university symphony orchestra and university singers at the coliseum. They also heard the Cathedral choir at the Hotel Cornhusker and Lincoln Cathedral choir will represent Nebraska at the New York World Fair.

Eleanor Giles Lois Giles University of Nebraska At Lincoln Ernest CC. Giles Lincoln Coliseum University of Nebraska Symphony Orchestra University Singers Hotel Cornhusker Lincoln Cathedral Nebraska

Sundstroms Host Sunday Dinner Guests

Vincent Sundstrom a Nebraska student and son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Sundstrom along with Rev and Mrs P A Jacobsen of Louisville visited and were dinner guests at the Sundstrom home Sunday.

Vincent Sundstrom University of Nebraska Elmer Sundstrom P. A. Jacobsen Louisville Sundstrom

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