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Plattsmouth Journal

Location

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1933

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Burglars Loot A. G. Bach Store Break In Through Window

Burglars gained entrance to the A. G. Bach store at Main and Richey Streets by breaking a window. They stole two sheeplined coats overalls and a small amount of cash totaling $2.15, leaving pennies behind and a pair of gloves near the cash drawer. Shoes, sugar wafers, and milk were also taken. several suspects were questioned but none implicated.

A. G. Bach Main Richey McCaskey Althout Leo Welch J. E. Lancaster Libershal Frances Heinrich Antonia Vanek

College View Football to Play Plattsmouth Here Next Friday

Arrangements completed to host College View high school of Lincoln in Plattsmouth next Friday at 3 15 pm. Extra game with standard admission of ten and twenty five cents will be charged as season tickets do not cover this match. A two year contract also calls for the return game in Lincoln in 1934.

College View High School of Lincoln Plattsmouth Robert Malvern College View Lincoln

Engagement announced at Glenwood dinner

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stivers hosted a dinner in Glenwood honoring daughter Miss Fern Stivers and Mr. Harold Tucker of Plattsmouth. The event announced their engagement and set the wedding for Sunday November 5 at the Stivers home.

Robert Stivers Glenwood Fern Stivers Ruth Ferrie Harold Tucker Chris Bulin Plattsmouth Miss Stivers Mr. Tucker Robert M. Stivers

Death of Local Resident David Wallengren at 70

David Wallengren, longtime Plattsmouth resident and retired Burlington railroad worker, died at an Omaha hospital after a prolonged illness including pneumonia. Born in Sweden seventy years ago, he lived in Plattsmouth forty years and is survived by wife, Mrs. Wallengren, and children Mrs. Freda Rhylander Minneapolis, Mrs. Gusia Beverly Omaha, Ernest Billings Montana, Mrs. Earl Newland Decatur, and Rudolph and Hilda of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Wallengren predeceased him two and a half years ago.

David Waillengren Omaha Wallengren Burlington Mr. Wallengren Sweden Plattsmouth

Mrs. M. E. Gilbert Speakers at Missionary Society Meet

At the M. E. Foreign Missionary Society gathering at Mrs. L. B. Devoe's home, Mrs. M. E. Gilbert of Omaha gave an engaging talk on the history and needs of the women's missionary work. The program included readings and a luncheon for guests, with other members contributing poetry and readings.

M. E. Gilbert Missionary Society

Binderup in Earnest Plea for Bimetalism

About 200 farmers, business and professional people gathered at the American Legion auditorium for the first farmers business banquet. Charles G. Binderup of Minden, head of the Silver League, urged bimetallic policy with gold and silver at sixteen to one to expand credit and restore farming buying power.

Silver League of Minden Farmers Banque Parimeter Murray Union American Legion Auditorium American Legion United States Binderup Mexico Central South America India China

James M Robertson Taken To Clarkson Hospital

James M Robertson president of the Nebraska Masonic Home association was hospitalized in Omaha after another operation to treat a condition. He has had two prior operations and may undergo further surgery. Friends statewide await word from his bedside hoping for a swift recovery and return home to full health.

James M. Robertson Nebraska Masonic Home Association Masonic Order Clarkson Omaha Robertson

Mrs. Svoboda Returns Home After Hospital Stay

Mrs. Thomas Svoboda leaves St. Catherine's hospital in Omaha after nine weeks. Though she feels a bit better, she remains in poor health from years of illness and her condition has burdened her family.

Thomas Svoboda St. Catherine's Hospital Omaha

Cass County Bankers Meet at Elmwood

The Cass County Bankers association gathered Thursday in Elmwood hosted by Elmwood State and American Exchange banks. A program featured W H Brokaw on farm prices and J R Cain on the Glass Steagall Act with Roosevelt support urged. officers named H A Tool, O C Hinds, and Frank J Domingo.

W. H. Brokaw Extension Department University of Nebraska M. Weil Lincoln National Bank of Commerce J. R. Cain Omaha National Bank Omaha Glass-Stegall Carter Glass Treasury Cain Roosevelt Association H. A. Tool Murdock O. C. Hinds Weeping Frank J. Domingo W. H. McLennon Methodist Church

Banquet Votes Next Meet At Murdock

A banquet gathering decided to hold the following meeting at Murdock. The decision reflects planning for future events and seating arrangements.

Visiting in the City for Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs J R Brown of Lakewood Ohio visit the Govey home, parents of Mrs Brown. They will stay for the golden wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Dovey to be held on Saturday.

J. R. Brown Lakewood Ohio O. C. Govey Brown Mrs Dovey

Working Conditions in Community Improve Local Employment

The text describes efforts to ease unemployment via local public works, including street paving on O Street and river projects. It notes a ten to twelve month timeline for completion, expanded labor at Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel pits, and increased railroad work to support higher sand and gravel output.

Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Co

Freshman Weiner Frazzle at Lake Wiles Pasture

About eighty freshmen and sponsor Jack Figley attended a Wednesday evening class at the Lake Wiles pasture. Guests included Superintendent L S Devoe Principal R Foster Patterson and Sammy Figley with Lou Jean Galloway. Activities ranged from games to a camp fire feast with roasted weiners and marshmallows and songs by Lou Jean Galloway.

Jack Figley Lake Wiles Pasture L. S. Devoe R. Foster Patterson Sammy Lou Jean Gallo Way

Honor Young Members at Fontenelle DAR Meeting

Fontenelle chapter Daughters of the American Revolution met at Mrs. Fred G. Morgan’s home on Monday. Vice regent L O Minor led the business session in regent’s absence. Guests included Helen Wescott Murdick of Elizabeth NJ and Vestetta Robertson who will soon head west to college. Luncheon was served by the hostess with help from Rachel Robertson and Shirley Keck.

B. I. Clements Elmwood H. A. Schneider Plattsmouth Fontenelle the Daughters of the American Revolution Fred G. Morgan L. O. Minor Helen Wescott Murdick Elizabeth New Jersey Vestetta Robertson West Coast Rachel Robertson Shirley Keck

Relief Work in County Announces September Totals

County relief head Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans reports busy months with 175 cases opened in September, 127 home visits, 190 relief checks, and 667 individuals served. Federal funds totaled 1,209.03 dollars along with county and charity contributions totaling 2,533.13 dollars across cemetery improvements, city cleanup, gardens, rifle range, Fort Crook, police for carnival, and office costs. Outside Plattsmouth relief extended to Murray road work and county fairs totaling 44.54 dollars, bringing overall expenditures to 2,008.90 dollars.

C. A. Rosencrans Red Cross Associated Charities Conno Ener Fort Crook Plattsmouth Murray Elmwood Cedar Creek

Fine Program Presented by Senior Class at High School

The Senior class staged a morning program under student council auspices with Helen Gilmour as president of arrangements. L L Starrett performed two pieces, while Miss Helene Perry presented two readings. Velma Wells and Mary Anne Rosencrans sang two numbers, and Greth Garnett's group included new members for a comedy act.

Helen Gilmour Nordholm Mary Anne Rosencrams L. L. Starrett John Helene Perry Velma Wells Mary Anne Rosencrans Bernard Mildred Knoflicek Wilma Swatek Shirley Mason Irene LaHoda Tiny Sanger Miss Garrett Jane Boedeker Miss Williams

Resident Taken To Clarkson Hospital

Mrs. Wm. J. H. Petter was taken to Clarkson Hospital yesterday with a serious abdominal trouble. She will remain under observation for a few days while doctors decide on treatment. Mrs. Petter has had intermittent inflammation since a summer trip.

Wm. J. H. Petter Clarkson Hospital Petter

Also Mentioned on This Page

Cora Murray Eck Graves David Wallengren Omaha Hospital Norfolk Packing Co Thames Mynard H. A. McKelvey U. B. Church of Roy O. Cole L.S. Devoe H. L. Gayer R. Iester Patterson Rev. McKelvey Starry Parlmeter Lawrence Leonard Richard Livingston Ray Bourne Richard Spangler Henry Hild Carl Ofe Hilt Martin L. Q O Cass County Bankers C. Hinds F. J. Domingo Cass County Banker's Association American Exchange Banks W. N. McLennon H. B. Koop Louisville Carl D. Ganz Alvo Walter Aitken St. Paul's Methodist Church of Banquet Party
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