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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1933
Page
4
In Cass County Nebraska the County Court sits in Plattsmouth to examine claims against the Mary Wheeler estate. Claims must be presented within three months from June 2, 1933 and debts paid within one year from that date. Dated May 5, 1933 by County Judge A H Duxbury.
In the matter of the estate of Charles McGuire deceased the county court fixes May 26 1933 and September 1 1933 as the dates for all claims to be presented for adjustment. Claims must be filed within three months from May 26 1933 and debts paid within one year from May 26 1933. Witness the hand and seal of the county court dated April 28 1933.
Elba Dodson sues Stephen Hobson and others in Cass County District Court to quiet title to lands described as the east half of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 4 and the northeast quarter of the northwest quarter of section 9 in township 10 north range 13 east. Defendants named include Mary Ann Hobson and heirs or unknown owners. Answer by June 12, 1933 or allegations stand true. Attorney W A Robertson represents the plaintiff.
Bids for Sand Gravel Surfacing and incidental work on State Road Hagle Murdock Patrol 114 in Cass County Nebraska are due June 1, 1933 at 10 00 a m. in Lincoln. Plans available at Plattsmouth County Clerk or Lincoln DPR. Bid bond 100 percent. certified check at least 100 dollars. Rights reserved to waive and reject all bids.
Bid solicitation for surfacing 15.2 miles of graveled road on State Roads Nos 153 C and L. Estimated quantities include 205 855 square yards of land gravel surfacing with a minimum payment of 300 dollars to the Department of Roads and Irrigation. Technical formalities noted and bids may be rejected.
A sheriff sale notice for Cass County Nebraska announces the June 10 1933 auction of real estate to satisfy a Plattsmouth State Bank judgment. Property includes multiple parcels in Section 23 and 24 Township 12 N Range 13 E with 215 acres and additional lots in the NW NE quarter, all subject to mortgages and liens. B. F. Wiles is named as the defendant with Plattsmouth State Bank as plaintiff. Sheriff H Sylvester signs the notice.
Lyle Horton visited Manley for business on Tuesday. Eddie Craig and wife spent Sunday with Mrs. Craig’s parents in Alvo. A H Ward attended oil company meetings in Omaha and Council Bluffs. ICBE Cooley, new produce station manager, went to Sioux City for business. The Nite Horse team prepared for a match with local youths after updating gear. Rev H R Knosp and church workers helped in South Bend meetings. Ray Gamlin and crew hauled sand to the golf course for good play. Henry Amgwert and Kenneth Letts visited Grandmother Amgwert in Council Bluffs and the Letts home. A horseshoes court opens for women’s play, boosting outdoor health. Oscar Bates spoke at Murdock High about his World War experiences. Mrs A D Zaar hosted Ladies Aid with a large turnout and lunch. Henry Carsten, Farmers Elevator manager, improves after illness. John Eppings and family attended Mrs Walter Brittain’s funeral in Plattsmouth and returned to Murdock.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Olive of Weeping Water were here for a short time on Tuesday. Mrs. Olive visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Giles while Mr. Olive attended to brief business matters.
Enjoyed Kensington Mesdames C A Kupke H W McDonald Bryan McDonald A J Tool and H W Tool were over to Ash land on last Wednesday afternoon where they were guests at a meeting of the Kensington of the Order of Eastern Star.
Mrs. Eliza Witthaupt aged 88 was injured last Sunday when she fell in her yard in north Murdock sustaining several broken ribs. Despite her age she remains cheerful saying she will be well again and up and around soon.
The Rev. W. W. Stanley, former Christian church pastor from Lincoln, tours with a cart and has held meetings in Eagle, Alvo, Elmwood, Avoca, Weeping Water, and Louisville. He recently aided Evangelical workers in Murdock to organize a church there, with initial members ready to commit.
The passage notes rising interest in religious matters with a new church and active Sunday school. After duties at South Bend, Rev. Stanley will lead efforts at Cedar Creek to organize a church and boost the Bible school there.
Friends of Mr and Mrs A S Ghrist traveled with W N Ghrist from Knoxville Iowa to Evans Colorado for a brother's funeral. Returned amid violent storms with snow and rain causing washouts and road damage. They diverted 200 miles, waited in Greeley awaiting safer travel home toward Plattsmouth.
Harlan Gorder formerly a clerk at a large North Platte drug store has become part owner, holding half interest after final details of the transaction were completed. Neighbors and friends expect him to manage the business with his experience and training leading to success.
A brief tribute recalling Mrs A W Cloid as a beloved gardener of life with Pearl as the flower and a home bright with love. Mrs Phillip Hirz signs the remembrance praising her radiant kindness and blessing her family.
Alvo reports include corn hauling by John B Skinner and Carl Hoffman to the Rehmeier elevator. Visitors arrive from Havelock and Waverly attend local sales and church events while weather affects planting. Cemetery board remains active and social groups host gatherings as John Banning expands his lumber business amid rising farm prices.
The village board decided to hold outdoor band concerts in warm weather. The Alvo school band led by Superintendent Robert Quick will provide the music, and a band stand will be built east of the Methodist church for the performances.
The Alvo consolidated school senior class chose last Wednesday for Sneak Day and toured Shenandoah with principal Elbert Miller and driver Virgil Woods. They visited radio stations and looked the town over, enjoying a fine outing led by students Donald Shelton Albert Fairfield Warren.
Scheulke, Margaret Ayres, Ciucille Beussing and Dorothy Greer are named among the travelers listed in the readable portion of the local notice.
The old village board adjourned sine die and the new board was organized with Charles F. Rosenow as quarantine officer. The current lineup includes Arthur Dinges as mayor, R. M. Coatman as secretary, Simon Boyles as treasurer, and L. D. Muller as street commissioner.
The Alvo baseball team won the opening game in the new league at Manley last Sunday by 7 to 6. If they maintain this pace they could contend for the championship.
Miss Doris Coatman, longtime instructor at Bushberry, closed the year with a school picnic last Friday at the school house. Children enjoyed games and a noon picnic dinner with abundant food. Congratulations are offered on the school's excellence and pupil progress.
Nebraska fire marshal visited Alvo last week with the village board, inspecting buildings and declaring three hazardous. One has already been razed, with the former Dr. Muir office and the rear of E. L. Nelson’s building slated for demolition soon. The action lowers fire risk and aids the local department’s record of low losses.
Omaha Engineers hear from University of Nebraska Professor Clark Mickey that two hydro electric and irrigation schemes may start within three months. Each project could cost about 5 million dollars with Reconstruction Finance Corp aid and state backing. First likely Columbus hydro project then Sutherland site south of North Platte to create 65 million kilowatts and store water for 176000 acres already irrigated by the Platte.
R B Brissey and his son Everett of Johnson Nebraska traveled to Glenwood Iowa after Henry Hyde father of Mrs Brissey died age seventy three Hyde long time Glenwood resident had been ill and bedfast for a period Funeral set for 3 pm Brissey formerly lived in Plattsmouth and left in 1912 recalling boyhood friends.
Thursday James M. Manners of Lincoln visited with his brothers C. M. Manners and G. H. Manners and many old friends in the community where he once lived for years. He is a former resident near Alvo.
In Cass County Elmwood residents recall dandelions once imported from the East as a scarce plant. W E Rosencrans remembers seed brought from Pennsylvania about forty years ago. Seed sown on Dave Carti’s farm thrived and locals gathered greens, spreading the plant citywide as blossoms filled the fields.
The Fairy Workers club held its May meeting at Martha Privett’s home with Myrtle Trit asst. Edna Bueler was elected president, Florence Terrybe vice president, Agnes Wetenka secretary treasurer, Elinor Teiberly social leader. Plans were made to collect image for charity. Marie Kelly joined, and the group will be entertained by Nora Kaffenberger on June 8 with Ella Hild assisting.
Springfield bh alumni held their annual banquet Friday evening with former graduates attending. County Attorney W. Kieck and Mrs. John F. Gorder attended, recalling their own school days in Springfield.
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