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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY. APRIL 20. 1931. S-p-r-a-y YOUR Orchard and Gardens WITH Sherwin Williams INSECTICIDES Cleaner Fruit Less Scab Less Rust Fewer Culls Thus Insuring Longer Life fr your Fruit and Shade Tret--. S. W. Arsenate of Lead S. W. Dry Lime and Sul phur S. W. Pestroy S. W. Fungi Bordo S. W. Paris Green FOR SALE F. G. Fricke & Co. Tlie Store F. G. Gurley to be Superintend ent of C. B. & Q. Alliance Officia1 Named to Succeed L. B. Lyman Who Goes to Omaha as Asst. Manager Effective May 1. L. B. Lyman, gen eral superintendent of the Nebraska district of the Burlington will be come assistant to the general man ager at Omaha and F. G. Gurley, gen eral superintendent of the Wyoming district will come to Lincoln to take over the position of general superin tendent of the western district. On account of present business con ditions and loss of revenue to other forms of unregulated and subsidized transportation, the Burlington has found it necessary to make changes in its operating organization. Pre viously, this company has had two general superintendents' districts on lines west of the Missouri river, namely the Nebraska district with headquarters at Lincoln, and the Wyoming district with headquarters at Alliance. By May 1, these districts are to be abolished out of which the west ern district with headquarters at Lin coln will be created. This district will comprise the territory which formerly constituted the Nebraska and Wyoming districts, or, all lines west of the Missouri river. Edgar VVescot, who is attending : the University of Nebraska, is home I to visit over the week end with the t relatives and friends. Buy two pairs of HOSIERY and be twice as pleased! Buying more than one pair of the same shade has become the smart custom of fash ionable women. And how clever it is ! Something is always likely to ruin one stocking before the other . . . and you Ladies Toggery "The Shop of Personal Service" Plattsmouth, Nebr. HUSBANDS ATTENTION Ruling that a man who spanks his wife with a mother of pearl hair brush cannot be classed as a wife beater. Police Judge George Holmes at Omaha, refused to jail John Kut tler despite the pleas of the pretty spankee, Mrs. Anita Woods Kuttler, who said she was formerly a movie actress. Charged by his wife with cruelty. Kuttler explained that lie and his wife and a friend were drinking Thursday night. Mrs. Kutler, he said, hail two glasses, which, in his opinion, was quite enough. Upon demand for more, he testified, spanked her with the brush. her he Commission Secures Reduc tion in Rates Average Cut of 22 Per Csnt Grant- ed by Interstate Commission on Complaint. Word was received by the state railway commission Friday that it had been successful in securing a substantial cut in coal shipments in to Nebraska from Pittsburg. Kas.. Claremore. Okl.. Arkansas-Oklahoma and the Spadra and Richill, Mo., groups. In these the interstate com merce commission has established Pittsburg, Kas., as the base rate for rates on coal to Nebraska destin ations. These rates cover phipments of lump and slack coal from the dis tricts named. The state commission had complained that these were too high when compared with other rates, and the federal commission upholds it on this contention. In its report the federal body has set up twenty-one specific points where the reductions apply, but adds a provi sion that other rates are to be es tablished in relation to these twenty I two points. This will mean cuts to all points. The proposed rates, using Pittsburg as the basing point repte jsen. Rate Expert Ross says, average reduction of 22.2 per cent on lump (coal and 9.7 on slack. As an illustration, the present rate I to Superior is $3.65. while the new jrate is S2.S5. To Alliance the pres j erit rate is $5.59; while the new rate is $4.65. To Norfolk the existing rate is $4.01. and the new rate 3.80. These rates will become ef ; fective July 1. POTATO WAREHOUSE FIRE CAUSES HEAVY LOSSES Hemlnpford. April 17. Fire de 'strcyed the large potato warehouse of : Dr. C. F. Moranville. west of here. Thursday night. Several thousand bushels of high-grade seed potatoes j were in the building and no insur ;ance was carried by the owner. The iloss will run into thousands of dol- lars. AGNES KNOFLICKOVA Teacher of Violin SUnlio CX3 Oak St. I'lione 4M4 IMat tHtiiout b, Xi-br. AQINSINO HOSIERY always have a substi tute ! Although you '11 find these smart well made Munsingwear Hose will out-live even your fondest ex pectations . . . never theless we feel you'll be extra smart to buy two pairs together! You'll want at least two . . . when you see how sheer and lovely they are. And you'll save money on Munsingwear Hosiery, too. Louisville Enjoys Program by Local Folks Ottering by Group of Plat ts mouth People Draws Praise for Very Fine Program The Parent-Teacher association meeting at Louisville Monday eve ning, while not so largely attended as some ot tne tormt r meetings, was most interesting. After the routine business was transacted, the mem bers were treated to a very pleasant evening's entertainment by visitors from Plattsmouth, says the Louis ville Courier, in the following: "Mrs. E. II. Wescott, state presi dent of the Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution, sang a number of nursery rhymes, being accompanied on the piano by Mr. Wescott. Both Mr. and Mrs. Wescott are accom plished in their especial lines and their number was much enjoyed. Mrs. Wescott stated that this was her first public appearance before a Louisville audience since the dedica tion of the present school building and t xprcssed a desire to be invited back again when the new addition is completed and ready for dedica tion. Mr. Wescott is renowned throughout this part of the state for the rendition of the Stars and Stripes :s well as other fine piano numbers and delighted the audience by re sponding to a request by Mr. Geist to play this old favorite. "Frank Cloidt, cashier of the Plattsmouth State Bank, accompanied by Mrs. Cloidt, was also a guest. Frank is secretary of the Plattsmouth board of education and like Mr. Wes cott with bis rendition of 'The Stars and Stripes.' is always in demand He possesses a beautiful tenor voice and his rendition of 'Somewhere a Voice is Calling' and 'Absent' was much enjoyed. "Mr. Cloidt's numbers were follow ed by an excellent address by R. Fos ter Patterson, principal of the Piatt -mouth city schools. Mr. Patterson is an able and pleasing speaker and his remarks along the line of home environment and its effect on the future lives of children furnished much food for thought and were greatly appreciated by his tnarers. Mrs. Patterson also accompanied the Plattsmouth party." NEGATIVE DEBATERS WIN AT STATE MEET Seven teams supporting the neg ative side of the issue under discus sion and one affirmative team were victorious Thursday night in the pre liminary round of the thirty-fourth annual High School Debating league tournament. The question was: "Re solved: The nations should disarm except for such forces as are needed for police purposes." Omaha Tech nical was the affirmative winner. The winners and the teams elimi nated weie: Humboldt, district No. 1. negative; Jai kson. Lincoln, district No. 7. Omaha Technical, district No. 3, : affirmative; Plattsmouth. district No. J 2. j Lyons, district No. 4. negative; Broken Bow, district No. 13. Beatrice, district No. 6. negative; I Wayne, distric t No. 5. Geneva, district No. 11, negative; 'Osceola, district No. 8. Grand Island, district No. 9, nega tive: ( hadron. district n. ih. Norfolk, district No. 10, 'Holdrege. district No. 12. Bayard, district No. 15, Curtis, district No. 14. Judges of Thursday's were: Charles Gray. Lloyd Reeinald C. Miller. Frank negative; negative; contests L. Speer. B. Morri- son. Earl C Fishbaugh, Alan Hams. Carl J. Marold and G. Wll Lincoln Frost, Jr. WILL START CLEANUP Fire Chief O. Sandin is announc ing that next week there will be a clean-up campaign started over the city and which will be aimed at re moving all debris and accumulations that might tend to Increase the fire hazards in the main part of the city. In the main section of the city and in the downtown locations the clean up campaign will be pushed with vigor and It is hoped to be able to secure a hundred per cent rating on the cleanup of the alleys, rears of buildings where ashes, waste and de bris has accumulated through the winter months. The fire chief announces that the clean-up up gangs will remove all debris or ashes that is collected up and placed at the rear of the build ings in the business section of the city, but that the cost of the haul ing must be borne by the person own ing the property. These clean-up campaigns in the past have been very successful in the elimination of many fire hazards and the fire chief is hoping that all of the public will heartily co-operate in the move to make the city cleaner and freer of possible fire dangers by making clean-up at this time and co j operating in every way with the fire department in the matter. will give: play The Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church Sundav school will gave a play. "The Old Fashioned Mother," on Tuesday evening, April 21st, com mencing at S o'clock, at the church parlors. Admission, adults o.rc, chil dren, 10c. Refreshments. Every one cordially invited. al6-2tw-4td. A hand tooled handbag for mother is a fitting gift for Mother's day and one that wiU be treasured for years. See the large and select line at the Bates Book & Gift Shop. Job Printing at Journal office. INSURANCE You Can't Take a House Down Cellar Even if you escape personal injury from tornado, you can es cape financial loss only through sound indemnity for wind storm damage. Insure and be Sure This agency is a representative of the Hartford Fire Insurance Com pany a company with a century eld record cf honesty and fair pavment. Get your tornado pol icy here. Searl S. Davis AGENT Plattsmouth - Nebraska Mrs. Walter Kiechel Heads First District Johnson Lady Is Selected at Con vention at Nebraska City at Wednesday Session Mrs. Walter Kiechel of Johnson was elected nresdent of First dis triet, Nebraska Federation of Wom en's clubs, -t Wednesday's session of the annual conven'ion. held in Nebraska City Tuesday and Wed nesday. Mrs. M M. Tucker of Ne hawka was elected vice president, and Mrs. E. S. Oonn of Lincoln, treasurer. The secretary is appoint ive. Wednesday's session was taken np with officers' reports and committee meetings. Mrs. Jonn n. Hughe- ot Omaha conducted an open forum on state annual or biennial conventions. Mrs. Hughes also led the devotional on Wednesday morning's program.. Mrs. J. R. Thompson of Wahoo, edi tor of the official magazine of the state association, spoke in the inter est of her work and Mrs. Jacob North spoke on the scholarship fund. Recreational parts of the conven tion program included a visit to tbc School for the Blind and a trip to Arbor Lodge, where a memorial tre--planting ceremony took place. Mrs. J. S. Kimsey. chairman of the divffl Ion of conservation, and Mrs. C. B. Calloway, her assistant, were in charge of the tree planting. Thirty cars were furnished by the Chamber of Commerce for the trip. Special musical numbers Wednes day were by Mrs. Kngene Nutzman of Nehawka. braska City. Mrs. Lillian Manhattan. Mrs. H. E. Owens. N -and a song recital by Boytr Daueherty of Kansas. Mrs. Venitc ii Manhattan, was her Sch ide. also accompanist. Both are seniors at the School for Music at Manhattan Mrs. Minnie Grinstead Rimes, Humboldt, gave a short talk at the morning session on the value of civil service to women's clubs. She said there is a great service to be obtained from that division of the govern ment service. In the afternoon Mrs. F. G. Hawsby, Auburn, spoke on the division of junior and business wom en's clubs. She said these divisions should work within themselves and in harmony with other organizations. If they did this, she predicted, they would be invaluable to members of the club. "Much is to be done along this line in order that members may get the most benefit," Mrs. Hawsby said. Join the Chamber of Commerce. HEALTH Come to the Front This changeable spring weather just makes your feet tired. The cool, soothing effect of this natural color, no dye sock is a tonic to your understanding. Try three pair for a dol lar today ! Pure Silk, 750 mr v mi ibw m a -mm s aw a Disappearance of Nehawka Man Still a Mystery George Tate, 74, Last Seen on March 31st and Search Has Failed to Reveal Any Trace When on Sunday. March 29th, George Tate, 74, who has been liv ing at the John Lloyd home near Nehawka for .several months, left that place stating that he thought of going to Nebraska City to the hos pital, there has been no word re ceived from him altho he was re ported later as having been seen in the vicinity of Union. Mr. Tate was as far as known with out relatives and has been living near Nehawka for several years, do ing work around farms in that local ity and in the last few months he has been complaining of his health and at his age was finding work dif ficult and which also seemed to weigh on his mind a great deal. Several cases ol his conversations with resi- denta of Nehawka indicated that the aged man had threatened to seek death In the Missouri river. Mr. Tate on Sunday. March 2fth had left the Lloyd home, leaving in his room a ring, watch, spectacles, a purse with $15 and also his clothes with the exception of his working garments that he was wearing. He had remarked that he was contem plating going to Nebraska City and was going to the town of Nehawka to see someone about this matter. Night came and the aged man failed to re turn home but nothing was thought of the matter until it was found that his valuables had been left in his room. Frank Trotter, a resident of the community reported seeing the aged man a short Cme later and on Tues day, Mare' 31s he man was seen by Clarence Fleischman and son, Clyde, just west of Union near the Joe Lindsay farm, but he had net taiKeii wir.n Litem. iater traces wer found near the place where he was last seen where he had gone down over a bank and from that time he has never been seen. As dpys rtst and the man failed to appear searching parties of the residents combed the country around Nehawka without result as far as finding the aeed man while broad casts were made for the man by Sher iff Reed and Deputy Rex Young in the hone of getting some trace of the missing nvn. The authorities have made calls on the hospitals in this part of the state to learn if possible if he had applied for treatment but without result. The supposition becomes more evident that the aged man in a spirit of dispondency had sought death, probably by drowning in the Missouri river as he was last seen headed in the direction of the river near Union. The finding of a body in the Mis souri river at Platte City. Missouri. Wedresday led Sheriff Reed to call the authorities there but while in vestigating the matter the body was Identified as that of a resident of that locality and this again leaves the disappearance of Mr. Tate a deep mystery which may perhaps never be solved. TBUCK WITHOUT LICENSE From Thursday's nally At an early hour this morning Officers Liberal? al and I'ickrell took into custody, Horace Fleming, truck driver for one of the Watson Hro thers trucks of Nebraska City. The drivei of the. truck was taken in for operating a truck without the prop er license plates, the police stating that 'he truck had no license pla'e numbers on either the front or rear of the truck. The driver of the track was able to secure his release on a bond of $20 and allowed to go on iiis way and to appear later and dis cuss the matter in court with Judge Craves as to the why and wherefore of the matter. YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED From Saturday's Dally This morning Judge A. H. Dux bury was called upon to unite in the bonds of wedlock Miss Josephine Mable Brandt and John Hamilton Taylor, both of Omaha. The young people were accompanied here hy Mrs. Violet Matterson, also of Om aha, mother of the bride, and H. B. Harrison, a friend of the groom and who were the witnesses of the wed ding. Mrs. Matterson was former ly Miss Violet Higley of this city, daughter of the late James B. Hig ley and while here was able to meet a numner ot tne oiu nine menus. TO LOCATE AT WYM0B.E Mr. and Mrs. Thurston Turner are leaving this city to make their home at Wymore in the future, Mr. Turner having been called there to take u position as electrician for the Burl ington. Mr. Turner has been engag ed in working in the local shops un til the recent changes in the various departments and has been offered the position in the Wymore division with headquarters in that city. The many friends- will regret seeing the family leave this city but trust that they may enjoy success and happiness in the new home. WILL REMAIN OPEN NIGHTS The Shea cafe on North Sixth street is starting an an nigni service at the cafe, their first night being Wednesday and Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Shea, the proprietors ot tne restaurant are preparing to make this a feature of their caie. Amen Egenberger. well known restaurant cook, is looking after tne operation of the cafe at night and serving me needs of the patrons. able exposition of the most modern styles in Men's and Boys' apparel and reflect the new low prices at which you can buy up-to-date things to wear. Wed be pleased to show you any items in which you are interested. Wescotf's Nehawka People Have a Fine Trip to Canal Zone Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rough Return Home After Trip of Several Months Duration Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Rough arrived in Nehawka Friday morning from Kansas City, completing what they maintain was the best trip they had ever taken. They left here over two months ago. going to Iowa City, New Orleans. La.; Havana, Cuba, through the Panama f'anal and up to San Diego, Los Angeles and home via Tucson. Ar'zona, El Paso, Texas, and Kansas City. They were in Iowa City but a short time, visiting there with their two daughters and their families. Four days were spent in New Or leans, taking in the sights and leav ing there, they reached Havana af ter r boat trip of two days and nights. In Havana they made their headquarters in one of the leading hotels and enjoyed day and night excursions on the island for four days. Leaving Havana they went through the Panama Canal, being at Panama for a half day and the same length of time was spent at San Diego. Their boat trp tiermin ated at Los Angeles and here they enjoyed a good visit with their son, S. B. Rough and family and Mr. Rough's brother and family. They toured that section of California very tho roughly and also visited with a number of former Nehcwk an's. Leaving California, they went to Tuscon. Arizona, where they enjoyed a dey visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stone and family-. They had a very enjoyable visit in Tuscon and the Stone family were more than glad to see some one from Nehawka. Mr. Stone who has been there over a year where he has been receiving treatment for his health, is improv ing every day and according to Mr. and Mrs. Rough, he will soon be as good as ever. They left Tuscon last Tuesday and after a few stops, arrived home early Friday morning. Only those who have taken such a trip can realize what it is like, ac cording to Mr. Rough. They are unable to express the enjoyment they received and hope to be able to take another similar one in the future. Nehawka Enterprise. Your $9950 One Week Only April 18th to 25th COME 1924 Ford Truck $29.50 1923 Ford Truck 29.50 1925 Ford Tudor 29.50 1924 Ford Coupe 29.50 1924 Overland Sedan. 29.50 1926 Chevrolet Coupe 29.50 1924 Ford Tudor 29.50 1924 Studebaker Trg. 29.50 1923 Dodge Sedan. 29.50 The Best Bargains You Ever Saw Plattsmouth Motor Company Window Week We Invite You- to inspect our show win dows. They are a verit ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Schneider announced the approaching mar riage of their daughter, Catherine, to Eugene W. Bttrdic, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Burdic of Herman, Ne braska. The bride elect has chosen June 1C, as her wedding day. The news was revealed to a party of twelve close friends of the honoree at an evening bridge Friday. High score prizes were won by Miss Kathleen Tr-jop and Mrs. Wil liam Sehtnidtmann, Jr. An out of town guest was Miss Faith McManus of Council Bluffs. RETURNS FROM COLORADO Rev. O. G. N ichmann. pastor of the St. Paul's Evangelical church, returned home last evening from a trip of a week in the west, he having visited at Denver for several days. Rev. Wichmann drove from Fort Mor gan. Colorado, to this city, a distance of 550 miles Friday and made good time over the Nebraska roads, but reported that the gravel roads in Colorado were not so good. He will take up the regular church service on Sunday. RETURN FROM CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Haney of Oma ha, who have iust returned home from Los Angeles, alif., where they have spent the winter, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Hofmann. the parents of Mrs. Haney. They made the trip via motor over the Santa Fe Trail and report tne roads much better than last year. Thev enioved the mild winter cli mate and had a wonderful time. HOUSE CHAIRS OFFERED LEGISLATORS AT $1 EACH Lincoln, April 17. Members of the house of representatives Friday were given the opportunity to pur chase for $1 at the conclusion of the session the office chairs they have occupied all session. The chairs will be replaced when the new house chamber is opened two years hence. f T Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title T 4 Jt. Phone 324 Plattsmouth 4 ...... H-H4 : : : : -m-i- 4- Choice EARLY 1923 Ford Touring- $29. 50 1924 Ford Coupe 29.50 1926 Ford Touring 29.50 1918 Ford Truck 29.50 1922 G. H. C. Truck. 29.50 1925 Ford Roadster . 29. 50 1924 Ford Coupe 29.50 1025 Ford Coupe 29.50 Some at Higher Prices