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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1935
Page
4
A Christian Science Monitor meditation argues that global upheaval tests the faithful but shows God’s fixed law endures. It compares earthly progress to dust stirred in a room, urging stability of mind, divine Principle, and watchful discernment amid new theories and systems.
Unusual interest in the National Educational Better Housing contest extends school and national eliminations. School contests close May 17 and district to state rounds by May 25, with the state center closing June 1. National semi finals move to June 8, finals unchanged June 15. Nebraska praise and prizes include 1000 cash for national winners, 500 for second, 250 for third, plus gold medals and trips to Washington.
The Federal Home Loan Bank Board urges urban homeowners with maturing short term mortgages to refinance into long term amortized loans. An example shows a $1,000 loan at 6 percent costing $391 in interest over 12 years with monthly payments of about $10, saving $304 compared with a renewable short term loan. More than 3,200 institutions participate in the Home Loan Bank system offering such loans.
Mrs. Grover Cleveland Bergdoll arrived from Germany with four children to press for her husband’s presidential pardon. She claimed he wishes to return to the United States and reclaim his seized $800,000 brewing fortune, while Attorney General Cummings said Bergdoll would receive no clemency from the Justice Department and that clemency lay with the War Department and the president.
Herman Bergman recovers from illness and walks about. Post drivers bring in logs. W. J. Rau rental property readied for O. E. McDonald couple. Frank Earhardt returns home improving after hospital stay. Various locals visit, aid mothers, and share tales of a near-miss at Dead Man's crossing involving a Lincoln car and a Rock Island train. A prank explosive device at a Plattsmouth group prompts laughs and a vow of payback.
The Auburn Deanery of the NCWC met May 1 with 135 present from all parishes. Mrs. J. J. Cullen of Avoca led the program including prayers, vocals, readings, and an address by Rev. Edward Hagen. Douglas chosen as next meeting place, refreshments served after.
Visitors from Plattsmouth attended a memorable social event described as a merry time. The report highlights the convivial atmosphere and the participation of local residents.
In Cass County Nebraska a petition for administration of the estate of Anna Katharina Walters has been filed. The court sets the hearing for June 1 1935 at 10 a.m. Emil Walters is named as administrator. Dated May 6 1935. A. H. Duxbury County Judge.
The Administrator of the estate of Daisy Nettleman has filed a final report and petition for examination and allowance of administration accounts determination of heirship assignment of residue and discharge. The court will hear the petition May 24 1935 at 10:00 a.m. May 3 1935.
Creditors are warned to file claims by August 26 1935. A hearing will be held August 30 1935 at 10 a m in the County Court Room Plattsmouth to examine and adjust all duly filed claims. Dated April 27 1935. a2 3w
Edward Doran estate No 3110. A hearing will be held August 23, 1935 at 10:00 a m to examine hear allow and cens all claims or objections duly filed. Dated April 19 1935.
A Plattsmouth gathering sponsored by the Holy Name society drew Elmwood and local K of C delegates. L. S. Devoe showcased magic to wide acclaim, assisted by Dr. P. T. Heineman. John Cloidt provided two vocal numbers as the evening progressed to cards and refreshments.
A notice dated April 19 1935 announces a court session at 10 o clock a.m. to examine hear and adjust all claims or objections filed regarding the estate of Edward Carr deceased identified as 22 3w. The proceeding references No 106 and is held to settle creditor or claimant interests.
Friday through Wednesday Mike O Connell who had been sharpening knives and scissors for residents was found intoxicated and caused a disturbance. Officers Pickrel and Stewart took him to the city bastile.
William Wehrbein is recorded as deceased with case number 3111. The notice states a scheduled procedure or examination at ten a m on August 30, 1935, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
Mrs. E. H. Wescott Mrs. Virgil Perry and Mrs. Louis Lohnes president of Chapter FP PEO depart for Ord Nebraska for the state convention of the society. Mrs Lohnes will visit relatives at Burwell. Mrs Wescott will oversee music at the convention, a duty she has held for several years.
Notice to interested parties that a will and codicil are offered for probate in court No 3122 and that Albert Schiessl is named Executor. Hearing set for May 24, 1935 at 10 a m. Dated April 23 1935.
The local court met at Knights of Columbus hall to plan the state convention to be held in Norfolk on May 18 and 19. Mrs. Mary Creamer, grand regent, will represent the local court as delegate and Mrs. Frank Mullen, grand treasurer, will attend the sessions.
Mrs. Victoria Price of Huntsville testifies nine warrants charging nine Negro defendants with attacking her aboard a freight train in Jackson County on March 21, 1951. The move starts reindictment for a capital offense with possible death penalty.
To all persons interested in the estate of James Bajeck deceased No 88 and for his discharge that said petition said Court on May 24, 1935 at ten a m Dated April 29 1935.
The record for Hans Christensen number 3113 notes his death with a date of August 30 1935 at ten o clock in the morning for the purpose of executors. Dated April 26 1925 A H Duxbury County Judge.
Estate of Matilda M. Slater deceased in Cass county Nebraska. Otto D Rennanz petitions to determine death date August 17 1932 and heirs to Lot 21 in Jones Second Addition Greenwood. Hearing set May 17 1935 at 10 a m in Cass County Court Plattsmouth.
Frances A Wesenberg has filed a petition in Cass County Nebraska claiming Myrtle R Wesenberg died intestate on March 6 1893 owning real property described as the N half of the SE quarter Section 10 Township 11 North Range 9 East 6th P M Cass County Nebraska The petition seeks the degree of kinship and right of descent for Frances Carrie Wesenberg and Walter Wesenberg, siblings, in Plattsmouth Nebraska dated April 18 1935 County Judge Duxbury 22-3w
Edna A. Clymer and Edith K. Althauser have filed a petition in the District Court of Cass County to foreclose tax sale certificate 7535 against the West Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 4, Township 11 North, Range 9 East, for a one third undivided interest. Respondents must answer by June 24, 1935 or face judgment. Attorneys: Allen & Requartte and O C Wood.
A fragmented note questions the appeal of Hoods after praising Goonos and Catarog descriptions. It hints at consumer confusion over product names and styling in a short, quirky shopping blurb.
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