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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Jan. 21, 1932)
PACZ FOTTO PLATTSOUTH SEMI- WEEKLY JOUMIAL THUBSPAY, JAN. 21, 011100 HEPS, .Mr. Oscar Glatz left for his home at St. Louis, Mo., after a pleasant visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Lind- sey and Wm. Schlief . , W. O. Troop and son, George of north of Nehawka, were looking after some business matters in Union on last Tuesday morning. . John Fitzpatrick was engaged in building himself an ice box for the cafe, working on the same at the Frans lumber yard shed. The lumber yard received a car load of coal on last Monday, which was unloaded and placed in the bins by Joe Green and son, James. Charles Land was a visitor in Plattsmouth and Omaha on Monday of this week where he was looking after some business matter for the day. W. II. Marks of Plattsmouth was looking after some business matters and also was visiting with his host of friends in Union and all are his friends. W. B. Banning was a visitor in Lincoln on last Saturday, driving over and remaining until Tuesday afternoon looking after some business matters in the big city. V. R. Young of Plattsmouth, and one of the very best auctioneers was a visitor in Union and guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Leach on last Monday evening. Henry H. Becker was shelling corn for the new deputy sheriff, Rae Becker who is seeking to get the shelling done before he has to accept the office on Monday of next week. January 25th. Mr. Henry Becker was also shelling for Leo Finkle. Jay Austin was a visitor in Lin coin on last Monday where he went to visit with his sister and their father, A. H. Austin, and reports that the father is sick with an attack of the flu. However it is not considered as being serious. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cross were at Nebraska City where they were look ing after some business matters and making arrangements for the . fun eral of the brother of Mrs. Cross, Mr Theodore Buck, who died a few days ' since in the west. H. XV. Griffin was a visitor in Weeping Water on Tuesday forenoon of this week, where he went to secure a load of poultry, and which he is able to pay as high prices as any town in this vicinity even Platts mouth and Nebraska City.. Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Griffin with their children, Ella Ruthanna and Paul, were over to Plattsmouth where they were visiting with the parents of Mr. Griffin while the older girls were looking after the cafe durin the absence of the parents. .Fred Marquardt of Avoca who is engaged in the grain business at that place, was a business visitor in Union on last Tuesday morning and also was looking after some matters at Nebraka City. WTiile in Union he was calling on Mayor George A. Stites. Charles Atteberry, patrol man and mechanic for the county, who is get ting the machinery in fine condition for the work of the coming spring as well as for the handling of the snows, was a visitor in Lincoln on last Tuesday where he went to secure some parts and repairs for the work which he has in hand. The home of Sherman Hathaway was made joyous when the stork brought a very fine baby to their home only to have death claim the little one on the same day. The fun eral was conducted by the Rev. W. A. Taylor and burial at the East. Union cemetery. The funeral was held Mon day at one o'clock. The parents have the sympathy of their host of friends. Henry A. Chilcott was a visitor in Lincoln on Wednesday of this week where he went to meet Mrs. Theo dore Buck, who was returning with the body of Mr. Buck who passed away there on last Sunday. The ac count of the funeral and a sketch of his life ill appear elsewhere in this issue. Mr. Buck lived north of Union and between here and Murray, mov ing west several years ago. Mr. Buck was a brother of Mrs. J. D. Cross. Saturday JANUARY 23 Simon Herald's 10 Colored Artists On account of road and weather conditions, this will be our last dance this winter. WEEPING WATER Ralph Binger was a business vis itor in Lincoln on Wednesday of this week, driving over to the big city in his auto for the occasion. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Johnson were called to Omaha on last Saturday where they drove in their car for the occasion, also visiting with friends while there. Jack Jourgensen was a visitor in Omaha on last Monday taking a load I of stock to the market for some of the farmers and also bringing back a ldao of merchandise for the mer chants of Weeping Water. L. T. Little was a visitor in Oma ha on Tuesday of this week taking with him a load of hogs for the mar ket and while the porkers were extra I TY0 QFQQIHNQ I firm r.r.co thav nnlv lirrrn crl, t tUII 1 " V OU jlWlNlJ Your Last Gtance to Skate in FJcibnoutt Saturday Right JANUARY 23 Featuring the Pawn Shop Skate Something New and Different FREE TO 8KATERS Novelties, Souvenirs Noisemakers TWO per hundred, which is very low. Tomao T ToaP"' tvlfMi line hoan Iron time since. The citizens of Union . , . . 1Q aiwi Hm1 f t. rt 1 orh xt mi n w an i 1 1 no V'OM I . V . 1 "r.ir:r flu which came his way early this Past Grand. At the next meeting which will be February 5th, the Grand Vice President of the state the coming summer, also another ten mnes irom uncum mis way uii mc . . v.,-fo , ins- thp ree-nlar nnlor n fhnsins west end of the O street road. The Srt time. " thre w'ill bT a covered dish lunch souuuinss wuitu uave uecii iau. t,, Di.tn Un Thi9 tml w vorv untvC i tl.oir with her work and much interest is being manifested in the work at all meet ings show the bed rock some thirty feet below the surface. This will be a fine thing for Union anrt the. travolincr nuhli. whon thp Lllt? anu w iici c iucj- an cu entire stretch of roadway shall have the visit very much, departed . . I r,, . . ' ii. riuusuiuuui. week but which he is wrestling with Assembly will be present and follow- mouth who was visiting daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Stratton, for Mrs. L. D. Switzer Better. Mrs. L. D. Switzer. who suffered a Mr. and Mrs. Martin Fernbaugh severe stroke .some weeks since and I W'CtrO (rilActc fYT tVltf Wflr fnrl at thp I Vina 1 w w. ... 1-.... 1. I.ot., nnA Nancy I. McNamee who is 80 years nf tha ni.OTltc nf I 5 nt ntra nnrt vcrv livolv fnr th vpar5 I i-"--" x gicuici iiui huh ui iuc nine iu nci L!g5utr ZV7?VZ J1 baugh, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Binger, bed. is reported as being much im- Must Have the Journal. 6e auuul 18 f'Cciaain. uu a.. rmninirp- nvi until Mnnrtar nm .1 M : J . .. i ttii I .iM.....C5 " i i jjiutcu to. l tiiia iimc aim ia auic iu sit - - i v. . . 1. ... i 1 I ....... I .;i. I . , . . . . , wut-u uiej muiiicu iu u'utuni nun in a wneei cnair ana enjoy me name her friends, having lived in uciguuuiuuuu iuuic iuan a. nail. ,.i- T . Pnnio t. . , , " . tury. and for a time was making her - " " " , lu'lu ? l.u . . . iv. . v. . I me siuie umvvisiiy aim wus iiunit? ni.i ,n ...ri.tifor the week end. ..i.i r,i . i,.. tT.,J A number of the citizens of Weep one ,uuiu uub ex li. u w 11a v 111c wmm i . , . , - . r . i i .i - j 1 I MiK tvuier wtfit? luuiviiig uiiti sumt couc-h. Her many friends are pleased that she is making such good im provement. nal. business matters in Plattsmouth on Saturday, among whom hH the nanor stnn rntninc to hr i... r , i.,; ,o last baturuay. among wnom were keeping .without the paper, found County Commissioner Fred II Gor that it would not go, had her son. der. who was driven over by V. O. A-mos. ratoh thp rpnrpsont.ntivp of Miller and was accompanied by Mr the paper and restore her address. Wm- Asch- Another party consisting The paper is now coming to her home l -eMW1 '" d'ul l u 1,av,s and everything is joyous. Mrs. Mc Namee came to Nebraska in IS 68, just a few years following the war. were over, all called to lock after some business matters. Meets With Severe Accident. While the hustling blacksmith Newton L. Grubhs, was walking along the street on the icy pavement, his feet slipped and he fell to the pave ment, causing a fracture of three ribs which has been bringing much grief to this otherwise very pleasant gen tleman. Fire Does Much Damage. The house which belongs to George our Towle, and which has been occupied Clyde Fitzpatrick, Gave Two Parties. Mesdames E. II. Kintner and O. C. Hinds entertained a number of their friends on Monday afternoon at the Bungalow Inn, and again on Tucs- daj' afternoon they also entertained, as the accommodations for the entire . C. E. Withrow Home. C. E. ..Withrow. father of townsman, Elmer Withrow, who sus- by Mr. and Mrs tained injuries on last Saturday night was found on fire on last Tuesday near Auburn when the Missouri Paci- about noon, caused much excitement fic bus in which he was riding went and considerable damage as well into the ditch, injuring a unmber of The house which belonged to George list was inadequate at one time people of wnicn Mr. Uitnrow was Towie was without insurance, he al one. Mr. Withrow was badly bruised howine the Insurance to lapse, and up as well as having his back sprain- the damage will cost considerable to ea ana numerous cuts ana nruises repair the structure. The household over tne ooay. air. wunrow was in jracds belontrine to Mr. and Mrs the hospital at Auburn for a number Fitzoatriek was covered bv insurance of days and was able to return to his and much damage was done by the nome on juonaay or mis ween. fire. smoke and the water. The fire denartnient of Weening' Water dem Fiftieth Anniversary Koll on?trated that they were truly fir. Call at New Height, fighters for they were able to quench Annual meetinir of the Central me names wnen u:e nre naci aiuuneu meetine at National Headauarters a EWl start anu was raging wnen Dec. 9, reported Roll Call results over they arrived. 4,000,000, an increase of 37,732. Gov. Roose velt Has Favor e Til or n orris Mrs. Charles Hemphill was look ing after the business at the tele phone exchange on Monday while the folks were over to Omaha. Dr. D. E. Hansen was a visitor at Talmage lor the day on last Sunday where he went to visit for the day with his friend, Dr. Kentzke. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemon were guests for the day and a very fine dinner at the beautiful farm home of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Giles of Ne hawka on last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. C. Steffens of Lor ton were guests in Nehawka on last Sunday, being at the home of their son, John II. Steffens while here and enjoying the vsiit very much. Abe Griffith was hustling with the baling of straw during the past few days as the weather has gotten so one can get about and do something without being snowed under. Charles Chrisweteser was looking after some business matters at Platts mouth on both last Friday and Sat urday, he getting a well sunk and a wind mill erected on one of his farms north of Nehawka. Wlater J. Wunderlich and the family were over to Plattsmouth on last Sunday where they were visiting for a short time with relatives and friends, they driving over to the county seat in their car. Albert Wolfe, wife and their daughter. Miss Gladys, were over to Omaha on Monday of this week where they were both visiting with friends as well as looking after seme busi ness matters in the big town. Eilis, the fourteen year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Schlictemier, has been quite ill for some time with a trouble with one of his ears and had been treated by Dr. D. E with the result that the young man is getting along veiy nicely at this time. Frank Trotter was over to Omaha on last Sunday afternoon, taking with him a load of hogs for Paul Murdoch, also a horse for Hall Pol lard which he delivered at the hog and lioe markets and was accom panied by Albert. Alford who went along to see the sights and also to accompany his friend. Peter Opp who ha3 been sick for so long and who was able to be dow town some weeks since still remains at the home of his son, John Opp and while he is not able to be abou much is getting along fairly an with each week i3 feeling some im proved. The many friends of this pio neer are pleased that he is getting along as well as he is. Ladies9 Fine Footwear About 125 pairs of Ladies' Fine Shoes in various materials and styles. Odds and ends and discontinued lines ,and a few pairs of samples. . . . Brown and black and colored kids Spikes and Cuban and low heels! Your Choice during our January Clearance - Fetzer Shoe Co. The Home of Quality Footwear be able to return home again. Mr. Schcemaker was down on last Mon day to visit with the wife and see to her comfort. Attend Ameiican Legion Convention. A number of the members of the American Legion post of Nehawka were over to Seward on last Thurs- ir-, , 'day and Friday, where they were at- it-nuiug me euu veniiuii w uieii waa held at that time. Mesdames Henry Itcss and Eugene Nutzman were also in attendance. The members of the Legion who were in attendance from Nehawka were Eugene Nutzman, Verner Lundberg, Walter J. Wunder lich and Cliiford Trotter, the com mander of the post here. They report having enjoyed a very fine time not withstanding the weather was not the best. D. V. Livingston Files for Office of District Judge Will Oppose Judge James T. Begley at the Primaries and Election in November. The estimates show an increase in the Eastern Area of 20,000; Mid western. 5,000; Pacific. 12,500. Reports by states. Eastern Area, 18 show increase, S decrease. These increases with five exceptions are in states where drought relief activi ties were conducted during the past year. In five non-drought states, the membership will hold firm. In the five Midwestern drought Senator Makes Him Fourth Choice as Presidential Candidate Guest of Pinchot Have Outdoor Kink. The young folks of Nehawka wanting some amusement and having a good amount of pep, dug a wel near the Nehawka ball park and wa tered the diamond and in a short time had a very fine cut doors skating rink and sure have been enjoying fine skating, for you know "Where there is a will there is also a way." Eastern Star Installs Officers. With a good attendance and much interest displayed when the regular work of the order was over, the Order of Eastern Star installed their offi cers, the work being done by Mrs. G. R. Binger, installing officer, Mrs. Veiva Jones assisting as Marshall. The order is in a healthy condition Harrishurg, Pa. Senator Norri3 named Governor Roosevelt as hi: fourth choice as a presidential can didate satisfactory to progressive republicans and "the rank and file Sells Stock in Omaha. Lowell Massie was over to Omaha on last Saturday where he had some cattle and a few hogs to market taking them in his truck and also of the people." Roosevelt, as the dem- stopped at Plattsmouth on his way ocratic nominee, he added, would be much preferred to President Hoo- and much interest is taken in the ver. work at the meetings. The roster Sorrow Follows Joy. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Burbee was made happy by the birth on last Sunday of twin daughters, but the joy was short, as ths death angel came claiming their lives, they passing away the same day. The fun eral was held Monday and was con ducted by the Rev. XV. A. Taylor, a close friend of the family, who spoke comforting words to the parents whose hearts were torn by the loss of the little ones. The interment was had at the east Union cemetery. Will Hold Bank Meeting. On Thursday of this week, Janu ary 21st there will be held the an nual meeting of the Bank of Union and at which time they will look after the business of the bank. They will also hold their annual election at this time. Taking Soundings for Footings A crew of state men have been in Union for some days making sound ing of the bridge across the Weeping Water for the sinking of piers for the new bridge and which is to be a wider one and there will also b another and better and wider bridge huilded across the west branch of the Weep ing Water to replace the nearly new one which was builded but a short buuw, ue irei us wirnim aou ran- o( the oracers installed are: Mrs mate OI bi.UUU increase. UmnnHn Marshall Wnrthv Matron -"--...' . ..M--T . . ... . . . , - - Plnrprirft R. Pool. Worthv Patron: Auxiliary Meets. Mrs. Luella Pool, Assistant Matron; The Woman's Auxiliary of the Ray Norris, Assistant Patron; Mrs. Episcopal church met at Augusta Robb's on Friday afternoon. Busi ness consisted of election of officers: Augusta Robb, President; Mrs. Geo. Stites, Vice-President; v. W. E. Reynolds. Secretary, and Sliss Elma Wright, Treasurer. Pledges were made for 1932, and Crozier, as Martha pledges for 1931 reported paid. Next Electra, and Olive Wolcott, Warder meeting will be with Mrs. Geo. Stites nave JNice meeimg. - TV T A Tl m..l. Tho KxtPnsmn oliih mpt at Mrs ine tteepmR umer numaus uuu P. F. Rihn's on Tuesday afternoon, met on Tuesday afternoon at the with a very large attendance. home to look after some business. Mr, Massie is to issue in the near future a small booklet on the one hundred and seventh Fslam which he is ex pecting to have ready within the next few weeks. Watch for it, for it will be well worth while reading. Eeturned to Their Homes. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carey of Fort Here as the guest of Governor Pinchot, the Nebraskan in an inter view, named his host, benator John son of California and Senator Borah of Idaho as the three candidates most acceptable to the progressives. In Alice Cole. Secretary; Mrs. Rose Fry, event of the organization of a third Treasurer: Miss Minerva Gorder. party, Norris said. Governor Pinchot Madison, Iowa, where they have been Chaplain: Mrs. Virginia Keckler. would make a "very satisfactory can- making their home for a number of Marshall: Vera Johnson. Organist, didate." years were visiting in Nehawka and The chairs being filled by Elizabeth While Pinchot preserved his cau- Murray for the past few weeks stop- Wolcott as Ada: Nade Amick. as tious silence regarding the possibil- Ping on their way out here and pick- T?nth- Porn ruvia n Psthor- Ruth Mtv of a third rtnrtv. Nnrns as.sprtert me up Air. xassie iancasier OI Hazel Pool, as such a development could be looked for if the republican convention nom inates Hoover "and the standpat ele ment of the democratic party suc ceeds in naming a man like him." "In that event," he continued. there would be no place for those to Memphis, Mo., who was also a visiter here. They are relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lancaster where they visited while here. On their return la.' t Sunday they" were accompanied by Mrs. Roy Lancaster who will re main in Iowa for several weeks and pleasant home of Mrs. Andrew Olsen go .ho object to big business run- 11 niight be permanently. QUEBEC LIQUOR SALES Montreal Spirituous liquor sales in Onthpp have inrrenspd nnlv ?( f percent in the six years, and wine ed the Iauies with his Peasant ad" where they enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon, having a very delightful program as well as a social session and good eats. Dr. A. R. Kintner of Nebraska City was the principal speaker of the afternoon and delight- ning the country." State Journal. RIVERS OF TEXAS SWOLLEN sales have increased 88.7 percent. the Quebec liquor commission said. Attention was drawn to these figures by a statement of I. W. Pierce before dress. Enjoyed Visit With Mother. Roy Ketch who has been making his home at South Bend, Indiana, for Dallas, Tex., Jan. 18. Although 89me, imf whero he has. .een f,1' his mother, Mrs. Luella Ketch, for the past two weeks, departed this week for his home, going via bu3 via CSsre Yon Hra IGg IIg Steak, per lb. Roast, per lb. Groceries as low as any town in the county. Come, see for your self be satisfied of this truth I CUE). Ctliico Union, Nebraska Rebekahs Install Officers. With the installing officer from the the Anti-fcaloon league in ashing- Elmwood lodee. and her Assistant ton. Pierce, who is attached to the Marshall, recently at the close of the league Against Aicononsm nere, was very interesting meeting of the quoted as saying consumption of Daughters of Rebekah. officers were spirituous liquor during the six years installed, the list of officers beinir: of government control had "increased Mrs. Pery Wright, N. G., Edith Mich- 38 percent, ana mat oi Deer ana wine elson, R. S. N. C, Lottie Davis, L. S. 18 percent. N. G:. Mary Heneger. V. G., Fern Davis, R. S. V. G.. Ruth Little, L. S. WOUOXiA bX4X3 A Wfll UU1 Uclcn Knrtnn Treasurer Mrs f'rprla .Tnhnnnn. Insifln Guardian. Miss Freda New York Asserting positively Rafcr nutsid Guardian. inM' Pot- that subway financing policies had tenger. Conductor. Mrs. Fred Burch. not neen uiscusseu, Aiayur Chaplain, Miss Hazel Pool, Junior the city would be able to raise the 32 millions needed to meet obliga tions maturing Wednesday. He also indicated that enough money to meet all requirements until May 1, when tax monies became available, would be forthcoming as needed. The mayor held a long conference in his private office. The conference, he said, was attended by one Danker, who was not present "as such or in an official capacity," but merely to lend advice should it be needed. PRIEST TO STAY IN RACE Pittsburgh Despite advice of many of his friends, the Rev. James R. Cox .is determined to remain a presidential candidate. Hundreds of letters have been re ceived Try the priest from all parts of the nation. Manyl approve his can didacy for the nomination of the job less party, but there also are many from friends urging that he abandon the idea. THE FUHERAL noriE Modern conditions and stand ards of living have called into eing an entirely new kind of Institution for meeting a uni versal human need The Fun oral Home. -Planned for the specific pur pose which it serves, it offers greater efficiency and greater convenience than was possible in the past. j We are proud to be able to offer the communities which we serve the use of such an estab lishment. Elotccn Pnncrol Heme WEEPING WATER, IfEBE- almost all streams in the northern portion of Texas are swollen and some alrtady have reached flood stage as a result of Prolonged precipitation Qmal Deg Monea nd Chicago n rrpst and nro pvnprfpd tn rpcede without causing creat damage, a sur- Mrs. Shoemaker Some Better, vey revealed. Elm fork of Trinity Mrs. Edwin Schoemaker who has river, fed by heavy rainfall over its been at the St. Mary's hospital at entire watershed in Montaeue coun- Aetuaska City since inursday of last ty, already has inundated portions of week where she has been receiving Leonard park, at Gainesville, and treatment, has been showing some continued to rise late Saturday. Both improvement. However, it is thought Elm Fork and East Fork of Trinity are spreading out into the lowlands north of Dallas and are covering a large area of farm land. West Fork of Trinity late in the day had reach ed a 22.6 foot stage at Fort Worth, but is expected to reach a crest of about twenty-three feet, according to weather bureau observers. Twenty feet is flood stage at Fort Worth, but the river must reach a thirty-two foot level before going over the levees. it will be some time before she will Elevator Has Good Year. The Nehawka Farmers Grain com pany held their stockholders meeting on last Saturday jn Nehawka, and had a good representation at the an nual gathering.. They re-elected the entire roster of officers who have so finely carried on the business dur ing the past year.. They were able to declare a dividend cf five per cent on the Ftock held by the members. The officers for the coming year are John W. Murdoch, president; E. C. Giles, secretary, Orin Pollard, ':".--urer, and S. J. Raugh, business ma. ager. United Brethcrn in Christ. Otto Engebretson, Pastor. OTTERBEIN CHURCH Bible church school 10 a. m. Morning worship service 11 a. m Prayer meeting Wednesday night at parsonage. Y. P. S. C. E. at J. A. Davis Fri day night, Jan. 22. We were glad to have a number with us Sunday in spite of icy roads. Were you there? If not, come next Sunday. NEHAWKA CHURCH Bible church school 10 a. m. Evening Gospel service 7:30 p. m. Praper meeting Wednesday, Jan 27 at the parsonage. The Y. P. S. C. E. will meet with Barton Sutpben Jan. 21" and with Genevieve Rutledge Thursday, Jan 28. The Ladies Aid will be enter tained by Mrs. Oscar Shrader Wed nesday, Jan. 27. We are happy to have a fine group of 3'oung people and children who come to Sunday scnool and C. E. regularly and faith fully. We hope many will follow their example. "The wages of sin is death." Ro mans 6:23. Come to Christ. He will have you. CLUB MEETING The Helping Hand Knighthood club of the Lewiston school held its first meeting of the yeur 1932. The following officers were elected: President Chester Keif. Vice-President Florence Sudduth. Secretary George Hobscheidt. News Reporter James llessen- flow. Yell Leader John Livingston. The club decided on sending: Wil- lard Allen, one of the sick members f the club who is suffering with a broken leg in the hospital, fruit and books and also decided to write let ters to him. Reporter. i Journal Want-Ads get results! D. W. Livingston, Nebraska City attorney for more than 30 years, for mer county attorney and for four years member of the Nebraska legis lature, announced Monday that he has filed for district Judge of the Second Judicial district, to oppose Judge James T. Begley. "You may think I'm crazy," Mr. Livingston said as he made formal i mouncemeut of his candidacy, "but I'm in politics again. I have filed i'er the office of district Judge, pri mary in April an 1 election in No vember." Mr. Livingston is a native son of Otce county, born in the neighbor hood of Talmage. He obtained his legal education at University of Ne braska, has been a practicing attor ney in Nebraska City for 30 years or more. He was a vigorous county at torney, participated in the prosecu tion of many of the county's most notorious offenders and made a good record in the Nebraska legisla--" fH' two terms. He, was a jnenibX preeident of the Nebraska City L f of Education for several years. Ne braska City News-Press. WINS PENSION BIGHT Congressman Edgar Howard of the third Nebraska district, has after two years of effort secured the allowance of the claim of Herbert L. Grase meuck, Nebraska veteran and former resident of Plattsmouth. The claim provides that the veteran receives $30 per month in the future, hut h will be given back compensation nt the rate of $17 a month from August 1926 to August 1930. and 30 a month thereafter. Mr. Grasemeuck was a" rPRtdpnt here for some time. beinr in chare of the First Christian church, but in recent years has been Jiving at Fremont and Arlington. Th mnnv friends will be pleased to learn that he has received the comnensatlnn which his disability demanded. STRIKING BACK AT HEFLLN Birmingham. Ala.. Jan. 18 TtniM. ing up a defense against charges of J. Thomas Heflin suDDortpra lnt week that irregularities existed in the 1930 election in which John H. Bankhead was elected to the unnt. witnesses told a senate elortfnna h. committee that state convict guards were forced to contribute to Renin's campaign. Several tate euarda ttifiAi t, had been forced to contribute sums ranging from $25 to $30 tn h iif. lin cause and one witness produced a cancelled check made to Hamp Draper, former state Charles Cullen. nrintin? -nmn,nJ employe said he printed and deliver ed letterheads of the "national secret service to the offlr f r Wilkinson, Heflin camDaiirn manal ger. . ' - 1 FACE DEATH FOE ACCIDENT Moscow Confronted with the pos sibility of death, eleven railroad workers went to trial Monday night on charges of "breaking labor dis cipline" in a disastrous wreck two weeks ago. They were accused of being responsible for the, deaths of 68 passengers and the injury of 128 more who were involved in a crash Jan. 2 when a passenger train col lided with another on; the Moscow Kazan line near here. The death penalty may be imposed on some or all, particularly in view of the fact that the government is concentrat ing every effort to build up its lag ging transport system. Four workers convicted of a similar offense recent ly in a wreck in Siberia were sen tenced to be .shot. Pure Silk Ho pair Need several pairs of trim looking Hose? . . . Well, here's your od- poi-tunity to buy them at an unusual saving. Fashioned of a good, serviceable quality pure silk in both service and chiffon weight. Every pair full fashioned. Wide range of the new and popular shades. All wanted sizes. GUARANTEED FIRST QUALITY Ladies Toggery THE SHOP CF PERSONAL SERVICE . Plattsmouth, Nebr. Urn j