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MONDAY, JANUARY 29, 1934. PIATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE THREE 4 4 .xxx-xX"i"i":-i"i-i"iiy 4- The Rev. W. E. Goings, who is still so poorly that he cannot care for the chinch work, was a visitor in Louis ville for a few days last week. Jchn C. Lomeyer was looking after seme business matters at Plattsmouth on Tuesday cf last week, driving over to the county seat in his auto. Elmer Coleman, of Ashland, was visiting for a short time on Tuesday of last week, visiting with Miss Cath erine Coleman and E. A. Landon. Dr. N. D. Talcott was called to Lincoln last Wednpsday aiternoon, where he had seme business matters to lock after and was also visiting with his many friends in the big town. Mr. and Mrs. W.'A. Armstrong and the Rev. W. E. Goings were visiting and looking after seme business mat ters at Lincoln on last Monday, they driving over to the big town in their auto. James Greer, who is at the Bailey Sanitarium taking treatment for his health, was visited by a number of his friends from Greenwood early last week, who found this excellent gen tleman feeling much improved. Mrs. Elmer Coleman, who resides in Ashland, has been troubled with ill health recently and went to the hos pital in Cmaha, where she underwent an operation last Monday and has since been rallying nicely. It is hoped that she may soon be able to return to her home. Undergoes an Operation Miss Vera Anderson, who has been in very poor health for a number of weeks, went to Omaha a short time since, where she entered the Univer sity of Nebraska hospital to undergo an operation for the restoration of her health. She came through the ordeal in splendid shape and has since been showing good improvement and it is hoped by her many friends that she may scon be able to return home completely cured from her trouble. Served a Fine Supper The ladies of-the Methodist church of Greenwood served a delightful oy ster supper at the church parlors on Thursday evening cf last week, which wa3 enjoyed by the membership and many others of the good people of Greenwood and vicinity. The pro ceeds will be used in the furtherance cf the church work; Uncle Sam Aarcns Sick During the past week, Uncle Sam Aarcns, whom it will be remembered was mail messenger for a few years, carrying the mail to and from the Greenwood postoffice and the Bur lington station, has been feeling quite poorly for some time and last week was confined to his home and bed for the greater portion of the week. His many friends are hoping he may soon be back in good health and able to be out and around again. Still at Hospital in Omaha. Mrs. E. A. Landon, who has been at the hospital in Omaha for the past few weeks, where she ha3 been taking treatment and is under observation, was showing good progress towards recovery, but a week ago was not feel ing quite so well. Later in the week, however, she had gained again, giv ing the relatives and friends renewed hope fcr her early recovery. X-L Club News Notes The club meeting was opened by the singing of Nebraska" and 'Dreaming." Mrs. Harry R. Drake called the meeting to order and led the meeting since Mrs. Creamer and Mrs. Lewis were absent. Mrs. Ros3 called the roll. Each member answer ed with some early recollection of their childhood. The lesson cn "Happy Homes" was greatly enjoyed by all. It proved to be a mcst interesting discussion. Following this there were many amusing games led by Mrs. Drake. An enjoyable lunch was served. Eleven members were present. Mrs. Snyder wa3 our visitor. Zolla Hoffman, Re porter. Passing cf John Armstrong John Armstrong passed away last "Wednesday, at his home in Green wood, after an illness extending over the past two years. He was born at Galva. Illinois, November 1, 1S65, of Scctch-Irish parents and at the time cf his death was 69 years, 2 months and 23 days old. Mr. Armstrong had been a resident cf Nebraska since 1869, when as a small lad he came with his parents to settle on a homestead a few miles northwest of where the town of Greenwood was located later. The trip was made in a covered wagon, a popular mode of travel at that time. After three weeks on the road, the family arrived at the John Dale home stead May 14, 1869. Two days later his rather homesteaded. an 80 acre GREENWOOD Extra -Fast Relief Demand and Get GENUINE BAYER S BECAUSE of a unique process in manufacture, Genuine Bayer Aspirin Tablets are made to dis integrate or dissolve INSTANT LY "you take them. Thus they start to work instantly. Start "taking hold" of even a severe headache, neuralgia, neuritis or rheumatic paia a few minutes after taking. And they provide SAFE relief for Genuine BAYER ASPIRIN does not harm the heart. So if vou want QUICK and SAFE relief" see that vou qet the real Bayer article. Look for the 'Bayer cress on every tablet as shown above and for the words GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN on every bottle or package you buy. Member N. R. A. GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN DOES NOT HARM THE HEART tract and as the season was late, the family moved into one of the land marks of the new country, a two- room dugout in a rocky hillside, re siding there while the prairie sod w.i3 broken to plant sodcorn and other crops for the family's need. The young pioneer grew to man hood on this farm. He received his education in the public schools. Al ways a lover of the outdoors, he be came skilled in the use of the rod and gun, as well as becoming an athlete of note. Later he was called to be come the athletic director of the Ed gar high school, a position he held with credit for two years. Returning to Greenwood, he en gaged in farming for himself and on January 1, 1S90 he was he was mar ried to Miss ?.Iattie Hall, of Green wood. To this union two sons and two daughters were born, the daughters being Elizabeth, of Lincoln and Mildred of LaPorte, Indiana. The 30ns are Joseph of Omaha and Charles of Greenwood. The deceased is also survived by his wife, one sister, Mrs. Minnie Hall, cf Seattle, and three brothers, Hugh Armstrong, of Gordon, and Jo seph and William Armstrong, of Greenwood. Mr. Armstrong was a member of the I. O. O. F. and the Modern Wood men ledges of Greenwood as well as a life long member of the Christian church, which both he and his wife affiliated with early in their married life and have remained devoted fol lowers of the Master and active work ers in the church here. The family made their home in Lin coln for some twelve years, but a number of years ago moved back to the old home town of Greenwood, where they have spent their declining years. The funeral was held from the Christian church here and interment made in the beautiful Greenwood cemetery. W. C. T. U. PLANS CAMPAIGNS Omaha. Two major campaigns this year, one a campaign of youth education and the other designated to rally dry votes for the November vote on Nebraska's prohibition law, were planned at the meeting here Wednesday of the Nebraska W. C T. U. leaders. The election strategy will be In the hand3 of a committee composed of Mrs. Edna Maxey, Lincoln; Mrs. W. A. Bearss, York; Mrs. Mabel Ny- lander, Loomis; Mrs. Lida Munkruss, Chadron, and Mrs. "William Berry, Omaha. This committee conferred late Wed nesday with state executive officers and after the conference, Mrs. Iva Innis of Lincoln, state president, com mented that the program was "too indefinite yet for announcement." Socks Here's sock news! Just receiv ed another big assortment of Fancy Silk Socks They're slightly irregulars of regular 50c to $1 Silks by a famous eastern manufacturer. 3 pair for $1 2TSock Up for Months cPhilip Second Ward Garden Club Names Captains Form Organization with Captain in Each Block to Carry on Cam paign lor Beautification, The second ward Garden Club has launched its campaign to make that ward one of the outstanding in the city in the preparation for floral dis play and vegetable garden the com ing season and which also includes plans for the planting of all vacant or unsightly spots over the wards to flowers or vegetable gardens. In the perfection of the plan the club has organized thoroughly and has a captain in each block in the i ward and who will in turn seek the co-cporaticn of every resident of the ward in making the campaign the greatest success as far as thij ward is concerned. The captains in the ward are as follows: Lynn Minor, Elizabeth and Sophia Kraeger, Mrs. John Crabill, Mrs. Claud Smith, Matilda Scen nich?en, Mrs. James Bulin, Mrs. Ed ward Erubaeker, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stine, Miss Ethel Stoehr, Win. Tip pens, John Tidball, Theodore Stark john, Mrs. Perry Coffman, Mrs. Frank Dlotzer, Mrs. Rudolph Rainsel. Harry Wilcox, Andrew Kroehler, Mrs. John Gordcr, Louie Born, Waldemar Soen nichsen. Mart Buttery, James Rebal, A. R. Noble, Mrs. Rae McMaken, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davis, J. E. Lan caster, Miss Helen Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Swatek, Adolph Koubek, Mrs. Mary Ilenrich, Wm. Evers, John Mei?inger, James Nowacek, Henry Jasper, Cyril Janda, Mrs. Joseph Holy, Mr. and Mrs. Adam Kaffenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Novotny, Elizabeth Bergman, Adolph Checal, Frank J. Konfrst, Mrs. Frank Slavieek, Chas. Vitousek, Mrs. Hermie Svoboda. Theodore Svoboda, Edna Warren Miss Helen Smetana, Mrs. John Palacek, Miss Anna Palacek, Joe H. McMaken, Joe G. McMaken, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Keck, Miss Anna Heiscl, Frank Reed, Herman Tiekotter, Mrs. Carl Knieke, Miss Con Lynch, Bill Rummel, John Leyda, Mrs. H. Kru 3c:, Julian McXatt, P. C. Hanson, Mrs. Julius Hall, Mrs. Ed Ripple. Small Incomes Tax May be Made Hinlier Deduction for Earned Proportion Also to Ee Asked Bill Is Now Beinsr Drafted. Washington, Jan. z. An upward revision of the normal income tax rate on small incomes may be recom mended to congress within the next week by the house ways and means; committee in a tax bill which has the support of the treasury depart ment, it was learned today. Accompanying the proposal of an increase in the normal rate will be a recommendation that income tax pay ers be allowed a deduction for earn ed income so that the net effect of the tax increases will be to emphasize thei burdsnt canied by unearned income such as dividends, interest and in vestment profits. Some revision of the income sur taxes also may be suggested at the same time. The Basic Purpose. The basic purpose being sought by the treasury and the ways and means committee is repoited to be to make an allowance for earned nicome with out rsducing the revenue collections from the income tax. To do so the rates will have to be revised upward. At present the normal income tax is 4 per cent on the first four thou sand dollars of net income and 8 per cent of the remainder. The new recommendation, it is re ported, will be to combine these two rates into one which will be close to S per cent. This new rate will apply on all net income with a reduction al lowed for income earned from wages and legtimate business profits. Bill Esing Drafted. In addition the recommenations may involve an excess profits tax for industry, a restriction holding that investment losses can be deducted only from investment gains and a similar restriction as to partnerhsip losses. The allowance for earned income, it is understood, will be that a cer tain percentage of a taxpayers' in come derived from wages and similar sources may be deducted from his net income on which he figures his tax. What the deduction will be was not disclosed, however. World-Herald. Thousands of cans of Platts mouth packed foodstuffs are be ing consumed daily throughout the middle-west and south. s I: WE were in the whole- sale market this week and were told most emphatic- t! ally that every Overcoat b in our stock was worth 0 vou present market price. Our coats are priced at- $15 $17 $21 Wescott's Since 1S79 SHEEN FIGURES BANKRUPT Hollywood. Hollywood produced a multi-starred drama last year that never will be shown on the screen the bankruptcies of 1923. Figurative ly it was a 5 million dollar creation involving a galaxy of producers, act ors, actresses, directors and writers, caught in the shirting sands of cin ema fortune. Federal court records show the screen notables and ex notables who asked the court to de clare them insolvent reported liabil ities aggregating near the 5 million mark, and assets of less than half that amount. The development of the talking pictures caused a num ber of producers, actors, actresses writers and directors to lose their for tunes. They were unable to adapt themselves to the new type of enter tainment. Others are now trying "come backs." Jesse L. Lasky, the veteran pro ducer who has started many to star dom, listed liabilities of $2,020,024. 21 of which $S04.Sr,9 were in un secured clamis. Assets were listed at -5134.71S.93. Another veteran . producer, Mack Scnnctt, was the second largest bank rupt, listing assets at only $2, 795. SI and liabilities at 51.092,379.62. Dorothy Rcid, widow of Wallace Reid, recently declared herself in solvent, listing assets at $2,023.36 with liabilities amounting to $77, 349.69. Others vho fell by the fi nancial wayside during the recent months are Pauline Frederick, Bobby Agnew Pat Somerset, Pat O'Malley, Esther Ralston, Alan Cro.il.ind, Wil liam Farnum, Jeanis McPherson William M. Conselman and Nina Wil cox Putnam Elliott. Noiv You Must Be Slim and Slinky .....j OR you'll have to pass up the new tubular frocks, that demand a "stream-line figure", from below the bust to the knees, MisSimplicity will iron out all the bulges by means of its famous cross-back straps that pull diago nally for greater control. And the uplift bustline of MisSimplic ity nts as it it were a separate brassiere I Of peach fig- t. 5 uivu utiuaiv, idt.c aim firm elastic Model 2461. If in Lux MisS implicit' exclusive with r G OS SARD Ladies Toggery $o .saving 3 at least $5 more on to- & day's market. ... If you S O clip this ad and bring it q to our store we wrill allow & you $1 off our present X j price, making a clean sav- h 0 inr to vou of SS over the S f 1L Tax Bill Shaped to Close Leaks in Revenue Dyke Measure Probably Will Be Reported from the Committee to House by Next Wednesday. Washington. A tax bill Grawn to meet administration requests for a closing of revenue gaps, a more equal distribution cf the tax burden and to produce 200 millions more revenue annually neared completion in the house ways and means committee. It is designed to tighten the income tax law thru changes in administra tive provisions but as thus far ap pioved it also alters the income tax rates, revises the capital gains and losses provisions, subjects personal holding companies to heavy levies and continues consolidated corporate returns with an increased penalty tax. Following a conference with Sec retary Morgtnthau to obtain the final views cf the treasury, the committee yielded to the request cf the depart ment head to drop it3 plan to deduct depreciation and depletion allow ances to corporations. By this ac tion, about $S5,000,000 of estimated revenue was dropped from the bill as originally drawn. However, var ious minor administrative changes recommended by the treasury were adopted, which, it was estimated; would round out a 200 million dollar measure. Chairman Doughton announced the bill probably would be formally reported to the house for action next Wednesday. However, there are sev eral minor items yet to be decided upon. Doughton said all action thus far was tentative. However, on the major items decided upon, formal votes were taken and they are ex pected to remain hi the bill. A slight reduction on lower in comes was effected but those in the higher brackets were increased on a graduating scale. This change is ex pected to bring in $36,000,000 addi tional. Under existing rates the treas ury estimated revenue from income tax in the fiscal year 1935 would amount to $1,263,000,000. Whether the income tax changes would be made retroactive so as to cover in comes of 1933, on which returns will be made in March, has not yet been decided. A flat 4 percent normal income tax rate on net incomes that is incomes after the deductions allowable have been made, according to whether a person is married and has dependents cf $4,000 was approved. This eliminates the existing 8 percent levy on the second $4,000. Instead,, a surtax beginning on net incomes over $4,000 at 4 percent on those of $1, 000,000 and more is imposed. The present surtax begins with 1 percent on net incomes of $6,000 and ranges to 55 percent on those of $1,000,000 and in excess, making the maximum tax 63 percent. Thus a net nicome in excess of $1, 000,000 with the 4 percent normal and the 59 percent surtax, under the new bill will bring in $636,746 com pared with the present $591,103 re turn. An amendment offered jointly by Representatives Bacharach, republi can, New Jersey, and Samuel B. Hill, democrat, Washington, to allow a 10 percent reduction on the net earned income not in excess cf $8,000 was adopted by the committee to aid small income taxpayers. For administrative purposes. $3,000 net is allowed for earned income, but the taxpayer must prove that any part of the remaining $5,000 is earned income. The present exemptions of $2,500 for a married man; $1,000 for a single man, and $400 each for dependents are retain ed. Thus, if a man makes $5,000 gross and is married, his net earned in come, with the exemption is $2,500. The Bacharach-Hill amendment then allows a 10 percent reduction on the net, or $250, and the tax is assessed on $2,500. It was estimated that this would save the small income taxpay ers about $10,000,000 annually. State Journal. AMOUNT IN ERROPk In the account of the annual meet ing or tne ooaru or county commis sioners appearing in the Journal, it was stated that the board had al lowed $2,500 to the Cass County Agri cultural society, which was Incor rect. The society had filed the request for the annual appropriation of $2, 500 and a special amount of $250 for repairs and painting of buildings. This was taken up by the board and the amount of $2,000 allowed and the $250 to be taken up later if the spec ial funds can be secured from CWA or PWA appropriations. : Auto Heir and iy -V NV , i These smiling newlyweds, pictured leaving "The Little Church Around the Corner," New York, after saying their "I do's," are Mr. and Mrs. Russell Erskine, Jr. The groom is heir to the Studobaker auto wealth and the bride, the former Meredith Howard, Tuisa, Okla., beauty who became a Broadway stage celebrity via the beauty contest route. News John Elliott, of the Alvo Hardware and Implement company was looking after some business matters in Lin coln on last Wednesday afternoon. John Ccleman, the carpenter, was making seme alterations in the post office so that the work could be done the better and with less labor. Turk Norris shipped a number of very fine cattle to the South Omaha market on last Wednesday evening, which were hauled by Messrs. Coat man and Skinner. A very fine time was had at the dance last Saturday, which was spon sored by the younger set of Alvo, and at which there wns a large crowd present to enjoy the gathering. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bouton, of Weeping Water were visiting for ;a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reuter, where all enjoyed the time spent together most pleasantly. W. II. Warner was a visitor in Om aha on last Wednesday, going over to look after some business matters and to secure some repairs for his threshing machines, believing this to be a splendid time to get them in shape so they will be ready when the time comes. Mr. and Mrs. John Banning were visiting and looking after seme busi ness matters at Lincoln on Ir.st Wed nesday afternoon, the lumber yard and coal business being looked after by Joseph Armstrong during the ab sence of Mr. Banning. Group number one of the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church of Alvo held a very successful food sale on last Saturday at the store of Elmer Rosenow. which was well pat ronized and which brought the ladies much profit for the use of the church Some youthful sport3 who were bent on having a good time so far for got the propriety of society that while passing the car driven by E. D. Friend they came a little too close and swatted his car, breaking out two spokes of one of the wheels of his car. He was not able to tell who they were, however. New Bausrhter Arrives At the home of Mrs. Lizzie Lewis, her daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Bell, of Omaha, gave birth on last Wednes day morning to a very fine daughter, weighing 9 pounds. The mother, who was formerly Miss Edna Lewis, and the little daughter, are both get ting along nicely. Visiting: at Havelock Mrs. Joseph M. Armstrong was a visitor for a gcod portion of last week at Havelock. where she was spending the time at the homes of her children, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Armstrong and family and the family of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Arm strong. Mrs. Armstrong enjoyed her visit very much as did also the child ren and families whom she visited. Taking a Business Course Miss Velma Barkhurst went to Lin coln last Monday, where she entered the Lincoln Business College to take up training for a business career and is liking the work very well. Attended Banquet in Lincoln There was a goodly delegation of the members of the Methodist church of Alvo in Lincoln last Monday even- Alvo Blushing Bride ii g, where they were attending a very fine program and a banquet giv en by the First Methodist church of the capitol city. Wanted to Ccme to Alvo A man from Omaha, who was look ing for a place to engage in business was in town last Monday, looking for a location to establish a cream and produce station and viewed several places, promising to return later to make arrangements for some one of them. Advised of Mother's Death Sherman Wolfe received the sad news last week of the passing of hi aged mother, Mrs. Wolfe, of Ashland, who had arrived at the advanced age cf 8 6 years and who had not been in the best of health for some time. The funeral of this aged woman was held on Wednesday afternoon, burial be ing made in the Ashland cemetery. Mrs. Wolfe had resided in this and adjoining counties for many years, be ing one of those hardy pioneers who had no small part in developing the country from its raw prairies to a highly cultivated state, productive cf all kinds of foodstuff and meat with which to feed the world. All honor to thi: noble woman and others like her who cacrificed and endured In order to make a fertile country for their descendents to enjoy. She has left behind a heritage of good deeds that will live long in the memory of those who knew her. From Thursday's Dally Judge C. S. Wormian of near South Bend was here today to attend to some matters of business at the court house and visiting with freinds. In Hollywood Ring A. i It seems that Max Baer is not the only dispenser of fisticuffs to "go Hollywood." Here is Carl Brisson, native of Denmark, who fought 72 ring battles before he decided to be come an actor. He is well known on the English stage and screen and has the distinction of havinsr once punched the Crown Prince of Ger many, whom he taught boxing. lf..,W. .---v-vV-" -.-..... it,? ' "if St K f a- i t "' f v y t