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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1934
Page
3
County Treasurer John E. Turner reports Nebraska state gasoline tax funds totaling 3, 42.25 for Cass County for April. The apportionment is distributed to cities and towns and to the county highway fund.
This morning John Bauer Jr underwent surgery to remove his tonsils which had troubled him for weeks. The operation was performed locally and he is now at home recuperating, with initial reports of a successful procedure.
The Elks Country and Golf Club committee continues its drive to pledge new members for the club and golf course. Chairman James W. Holmes and Secretary Rev G A Pahl lead an active effort to enlist business and professional residents, aiming to secure a strong membership base for the coming year.
A poem laments a brood of Biddy birds seeking food and safety as a storm looms. It contrasts the birds’ care with human life, noting a man’s depression and search for meaning while beasts find refuge in a hill cover. The piece ends with a Nebraska visit note about Tr. Es Forest Overturs and family visiting Fred Geis.
An old ad promotes Texas Crystals for constipation indigestion headaches auto intoxication rheumatism or colds. A 1 pound package yields 15 gallons of mineral water. Weyrich Hadraba Drug Store offers 52 cents off a 1 dollar and fifty cent box, net cost 98 cents. Mail orders filled.
Members and visitors attend the Mey meeting at Mrs. Frank Barkus home. Mrs. Barkus leads devotion on The Penetrating Light referencing Pauls conversion. Reports cover Thank Offering, Altar of Service, and plans for a May 9 mystery mother daughter dinner at the church dining room.
Coach Fred A. Robert and the school track team traveled to Ashland for an invitation meet with about fifteen area schools expected. Several star athletes missed events due to conflict with a senior class play tonight while fans watched exhibitions by the University of Nebraska track team.
The Chevrolet kittenball team defeated Red and White 23 to 7 in a practice game. Hubert Dew starred with a bases loaded home run as the Red and White led late before the Chevrolets surged to the win.
The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce promotes four Rooster Booster days May 9 10 11 and 12 offering premium poultry prices and special merchant bargains. Local merchants plan banners and ads in the Journal with formal announcements to follow.
W T Richardson of Mynard writes insurance on town or farm property with Farmers Mutual of Lincoln. There are none better. Phone news items to Two six.
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