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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1939
Page
5
The city council held a double headed session on April 24 and heard reports from the cemetery and park boards. They discussed transferring the North Tth Street sanitary sewer district, licensing actions, and a cleanup week in May.
Warren Reed of Plattsmouth starred for the locals as his team placed sixth in the Tech Meet. Reed won the 220 yard dash in 23.5 seconds and tied for second in the 100 yard dash with Dick Nisley. Allan White failed to compete due to cold conditions. Joe York and Warren Robinson tied for third and fourth in the high jump with 5 feet 6% inches, while Orville Stiles of Jefferson won high jump.
The council sworn in includes W. H. Puls John V. Svoboda Robert M. Painter O. E. Finnefrock and E. O. Vroman. A coin toss resolved a tie for council presidency with Webb defeating Puls. Mayor Lushinsky announced committee chairs and listed officers to be confirmed later due to police chief illness.
The home of Mr and Mrs Henry Starkjohn has been stuccoed and repainted. The property on West Rock Street now sits in first class condition and enhances the area's appearance as one of its more attractive residences.
Arbor Lodge district Boy Scouts of America prepare for the bi monthly Court of Honor at the high school auditorium with merit badge awards and rank advances. Scouts from Auburn Peru Nebraska City Dunbar Syracuse Nehawka Union and Plattsmouth will attend. A second Arbor Lodge district camporee is planned for Camp Wheeler on June 5 and 6. The drive to raise about 200 needed for the Scouting program includes 45 carried over from last year to help pay the 1928 per capita. The goal is to complete the drive and pay the 1929 per capita by district camporee time.
Verna Leonard and Olive Jones announce new boys books at Plattsmouth Public Library now available for circulation. Titles include Lindbergh Flys On The Short Sword Through the Back Door of the Circus Keepers of the Sea The Shadow of Half Moon Pass The Lost Chicken Henry Boy s Life in the United States Navy and The History of the Most Noted Pirates.
Walter Farris, longtime Roseys barber, leases the Hotel Plattsmouth barber shop and will take possession Monday. He plans a two chair shop with Chris Nelson remaining as the second chair.
Funeral services were held Thursday at Sattler funeral home for Clinton C Brana man 65 who died Tuesday after a short illness. He had no relatives or close friends in the community. Interment followed at Oak Hill cemetery in the west part of the city.
A Redding California report to the city council shows it cost $101.26 to collect $8.40 in back assessments, highlighting inefficiencies in tax collection for the month.
Plattsmouth Garden Club held a long session at Hotel Plattsmouth with Mrs. Luke Wiles presiding. Topics included bird sanctuary, rural school beautification, tulip and iris shows, and plans for memorial landscaping. Mrs. William Baird spoke on flowers and a five acre NY World's Fair flower project.
Raymond J. Larson acting custodian of the U S post office building is authorized to advertise for bids for miscellaneous repairs including wood floor repair plastering painting walls ceilings interior metal work exterior wood and exterior metal work excluding the roof. Specifications and conditions available at the post office. Bids close at 2 p m May 12 1939.
Pete Carr a well known local baker returned yesterday from a business trip to Kansas City and St Joseph Missouri and nearby states. He said business conditions were improving rapidly after several days away.
Louis Harris faced county court Thursday and pleaded guilty to issuing many fraudulent checks. He liquidated the check amount and received a ninety day suspended sentence, with orders to return to the south where he is employed.
Mayor George Lushinsky presented a year end report detailing city finances and projects. The ledger shows bonds outstanding 235000 in 1938, reduced to 224000 in 1939, with interest and bond payments noted, and multiple capital items including a fire truck and recreation facilities. The mayor thanked outgoing council members for their cooperation and service to the city.
Emil Madsen aged 68 died in Tacoma Washington after months of declining health. Born in Germany he came to the United States with his parents and lived in Plattsmouth prior to moving to Tacoma in 1906 where he married Kathleen. Survived by wife three children two brothers two sisters and many friends. Funeral and interment were held in Tacoma.
Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Kerr, wintering in Houston, have returned to Nebraska and are visiting in Lincoln at Mrs. Edna Evans’s home. Kerr attended a reunion of Co B Nebraska volunteers from the Spanish American War era, recalling old times in the Philippines. He plans to enter the U S Veterans Hospital in Lincoln around early May for a month.
Mrs Timothy Slayton of Tulsa Oklahoma arrived in Plattsmouth to spend six months visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Michael Sedlak and a number of friends and relatives. Mr Slayton has been engaged in contract work in Oklahoma and has been transferred to South America for the next six months.
Mrs. John Cook of Norfolk returns home after attending funeral services for Mrs. Arminda Graves. She traveled as far as Fremont with her sister Mrs. J. H. Graves and Maxine plus Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thimgan.
Frank Wilson the mail carrier remains unable to deliver to the post office and trains though improved. A. B. Stromer and wife of Alvo visited Wabash guests at Clifford Browne’s home. J. C. Browne is reported bedbound and infirm. EK M Shatto called on Parker Otte, Frank Wilson, and Ed Obernaulte. he lives at the Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth.
The article recalls Richards Park as a former hub for political conventions and Fourth of July events with many shade trees still standing. Ralph Richards has Ed Obernaulte clean up the grounds and invites the public to return for picnics and family reunions, as in years past.
Wabash visited Laurel Hill for a baseball game and lost badly as the home team triumphed 328 to 12. The scoreline shows a dominant Laurel Hill performance and a tough day for Wabash.
A Nebraska conference committee visited Wabash to assess selling the church building. If sold the town would lose its last place of worship and a venue for funerals and community events. The article urges raising funds to preserve the structure as a community service.
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