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Newspaper
Plattsmouth Journal
Location
Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1933
Page
5
Manley residents and visitors frequent Omaha and Plattsmouth on Tuesday afternoon. The week includes church, family, and social activities with local and out of town guests, a season opening baseball game in Manley, and a Clarkston hospital alumni nurses banquet in Omaha.
The fifty year union of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mockenhaupt was celebrated with a party at their home attended by Sue Mockenhaupt and many relatives and friends from Louisville Greenwood Alvo Manley Lincoln Elmwood Omaha and other nearby towns. A sumptuous dinner followed the celebration.
Henry G. Schwind of Omaha and formerly Manley died at his home last Sunday at age 65. Funeral services were held Tuesday with burial in an Omaha hospital. He formerly ran a store and was postmaster here, succeeded by Rudolph Bergman in both roles. He leaves wife Grace and son Clarence, plus two brothers John and Peter Schwind of Perrygrove Ohio and two sisters Mrs. F. E. Boone and another sister, both of Perrygrove Ohio.
John C. Rauth reached his seventieth birthday on May 9 1863 birth date noted with a six oclock dinner at the family home near Manley Attending were Herman Rauth Walter Mockenhaupt Father Patrick Harte Sue Mockenhaupt and J C Rauths wife with cards pinochle and warm wishes for more happy birthdays ahead
Elliott Roosevelt, son of the President, is named general manager of Gilpin Air Lines effective immediately in Los Angeles.
Governor Bryan signed S. F. 111 the old age pension bill in the governor’s mansion in the presence of a Fraternal Order of Eagles delegation. The measure starts August 10 with a 20 monthly cap, a 50 cent county levy, and a five member pension commission to issue grants up to 20 dollars monthly. Eligibility requires 25 years Nebraska residence and 65 years old with US and state citizenship.
Paris reports a widening rift in the French government between Premier Daladier and former Premier Herriot over the 19 million dollar interest due December 15 to the United States. Herriot pushes for payment while Daladier and the cabinet resist, risking a government crisis. Deladier faces pressure as he balances debt obligations with domestic support and cabinet opposition.
Hugo Messinger of Cedar Creek spent part of Saturday in the city and called at the Journey to renew his subscription for another year.
The District 41 school girls formed the Six Sewing Sallies 4 H club led by Marie Speck. Officers elected include Phyllis Speck president Marie Lentz secretary treasurer Freda Fornoff song leader Maxine Jordan yell leader Iola Burmeister pianist Pauline Jordan news reporter. Next meeting May 23 at Pauline Jordan’s home with biweekly gatherings.
In county court the state highway department seeks appraisers to set a price for land condemned near Union. The Leachs Edward E. and Jessie D. lose access to their driveway as No 24 meets highway 75 widening requires extra land. Judge A H Duxbury appoints C R Troop O A Davis and Henry Knabe as twice appraisers.
Washington report shows only 6.564 million dollars in gold turned in during the week despite the March 8 policy shift. Since March 8, total gold returned to federal reserve banks reached 758.595 million, boosting gold reserves to 8.442134 billion while currency in circulation fell further as banks reopened.
Grand Island A O U W session debates converting the fraternal order to a mutual insurance group with a special Wednesday agenda. The auditor shows a balance of 1 443 994 and last year’s disbursements of 813 317. H L Fletcher re elected grand master. other officers to be chosen Wednesday.
R Kettelhut a well known resident near Nehawka came to the city Thursday and called at the Journal office to renew his subscription.
Relatives gathered Sunday in Alvo Nebraska for a surprise dinner honoring L. B. Appleman. The event featured an eighteen foot banquet table, pink decorations, a seventy candle angel food cake, telegrams from absent kin, and gifts to the honoree as relatives recalled old days with Uncle Ben. Attendees included Appleman family and spouses from Atlantic Iowa and Lincoln Nebraska among others. Feedback messages came from Minneapolis Dallas and Fairfield as well.
Mrs V V Leonard comes home from Clarkson hospital Omaha this week recovering satisfactorily from an operation performed there.
The state highway department announced resurfacing for the Red Ball highway from Murray West to Eagle, a 15.2 mile project with bids opened June 1. A parallel regraveling of six miles from Eagle to Murdock will occur simultaneously, creating an all season road across the county.
An Injun spends his last funds on beer in a time worn sedan near Cheyenne. He recalls past deeds as his drunken revelry wanes. After a remorseful morning he is found penniless, seeks home, and is helped back toward his wizwam in the West.
Kansas faces its smallest wheat crop in over a decade as conditions improve only slightly. Forecasters estimate 58,486,000 bushels for the winter crop, with 55 percent of normal conditions and 48 percent abandonment of last fall’s sowing. Western counties likely won’t produce enough to plant a new crop.
Ed Etheridge a Canadian County farmer apparently enraged that his two daughters Bernice 12 and Elinor 13 had ridden away with two youths. He shot the girls at the cemetery corner on the northeast edge of El Reno then died by suicide. Bernice was killed and Elinor wounded. the two boys escaped unharmed.
New York reports that Ford Motor Company completed the sale of its stake in Universal Credit corporation to Commercial Investment Trust. Henry Ford and Henry Ittleson announced the deal, with Ford noting a payment around 30 million dollars and stating the move separates manufacturing from finance. Universal had long financed the Ford enterprises.
The Independent Crushed Stone Co continues full time work for about 25 employees in Weeping Water. The plant fills a paving contract with several carloads moved daily and optimistic directors M. T. Koop and Clyde Fitzpatrick anticipate a long summer and steady orders. Weather permitting, crews may work extended hours to keep men busy.
Grand Island man G Mead, 36, Omaha, was arrested and taken to Greeley after a dispute over Hall children led to a severe beating of E E Hall, 45. Hall was found with a crushed left cheek and scalp lacerations and treated at Greeley. Mead and Mrs Mead, divorced six years, claimed Hall attacked Mrs Mead while retrieving clothing for the kids. The Meads left Jack, 12, in Spalding and kept Peggy Joyce, 10, as authorities pursue the boy.
Panama City reports the government ordered a temporary suspension of the May 15 interest payment on a 12 million dollar debt consolation loan negotiated in 1928 with the National City Bank. A communique cites monetary conditions and expected revenue shortfalls for the coming month as reason for the halt.
A blaze at the Philippine training school for girls in Manila trapped eleven inmates who perished. Police suspect arson and questioned a matron about rescue efforts while eighty one detainees escaped the building.
The Nebraska grand chapter of the Order of Eastern Star installed officers at the Scottish Rite temple in Lincoln. Lincoln was named the site for the 1934 grand chapter convention. Notable dignitaries included Mrs. Mary Farnham and William B. Warner with several other grand officers. Prominent Iowa Kansas and Wyoming members attended, with a Kansas group listing multiple named members.
On April 4 at the James Tigner farm west of Mynard a surprise party honored the couple’s first year there. About 45 guests arrived with baskets themed to hard times, enjoyed cards and games, and shared food. Prizes went to Mrs. John Plotzer and Dan Hoscher. Bernard Meisinger won booby.
Notice states William Saucke convicted in Cass county on May 28 1932 for jail breaking has applied for parole. Board of Pardons schedules a hearing at 10 a m June 13 1933 at the State Penitentiary Lincoln Nebraska. All interested may appear and show cause why the application should or should not be granted. Signed Harry R Swanson Secretary Board of Pardons and N T Harmon Chief State Probation Officer.
George L. Kreager, recently ill for several days, was moved to Omaha today for hospital care. It is hoped he will receive substantial benefit and return home much improved.
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