THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1935.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
PAGE FIVE
PHOTOS OF SUN WIN APPROVAL
Lincoln, Feb. 5. Taking pictures
of an eclipse of the sun is no easy
task, says Richard W. Hufnagle, Uni
versity of Nebraska photographer,
who made more than 4,200 exposures
in the two hours of the eclipse Sun
day morning.
Hufnagle made a moving picture
by 7iiaking an exposure every two
seconds and still pictures every 15
minutes to show the progress of the
eclipse in its various stages.
His work has been praised by
astronomers despite the fact it was
his first attempt at taking motion
pictures of an eclipse.
A clockwork mechanism operated
the camera and kept it centered on
the run so that when the pictures
were flashed on the screen the sun
would be stationary with the shadow
of the moon passing across it. The
camera used was mounted on a tele
scope so the field in view of both
corresponded.
ANTIWAR GUARANTY URGED
Kansas City. Miss Josephine
Schain. chairman of the National
Committee for the Cause and Cure
of War, endorsed international peace
negotiations as a war preventive as
she arrived here for a five state con
ference of club women to study the
war question. Miss Schain, also na
tional director of the girl scouts, de
scribed "fear of the unknown peo
ples and countries" as th3 principal
cause of war.
Support of the League of Nations,
the world court, and regional trade
adjustment pacts were urged by Miss
Schain as cures for war.
APPROVE GAME REFUGE LANDS
Lincoln, Feb. 5. Rowland Haynes,
federal relief administrator for Ne
braska, said Tuesday federal author
ities at Washington have approved
the purchase of 3S.7 0C acres of land
in Cherry county for the proposed
Valentine lake biological project, or
game refuge.
He received notice of the approval
from Lawrence Westbrook, assistant
FERA administrator.
The rural rehabilitation division
of the FERA in Nebraska has been
requested to direct resettlement of
families now living on this tract.
Haynes said. Not more than 100
lamilies will be involved.
BURKE PUSHES OMAHA PLAN
Washington. Efforts to obtain a
S600.0CO allotment of federal funds
for improvement of Fort Omaha and
re-establishment of a corps area sup
ply depot there are being pushed.
Senator Burke said while there is
some possibility of the work, which
was recommended by Maj. Gen.
Frank R. McCoy, being included in
the regular war department appro
priations, from a practical stand
point, it was more likely if it could
be provided from funds for the new
federal works program.
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FOUR GENERATIONS
have expressed their preference for
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No more convincing proof of VIC
TOR Flour superiority couid be
given than the fact that for more
than 65 years it has been the
preference of so many knowing
housewives who have made
severest comparisons.
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LIQUOR INCOME NETS i2 MILLION
Dos Moines, Feb. 5. Net income
of the state liquor system from its
establishment March 8 to Dec. 31 to
taled ?55G,7S2.12, a statement of in
come and expenses filed with the
state auditor showed Tuesday.
The figure represented the total
after dedutcion from the gross profit
on liquor sales of the total operating
expenses and other deductions, and
addition of other income including
receipts from permit sales.
Gros.3 profit on liquor sales was
i placed at ?S13,18S.73, retail liquor
sales totaled $2,486,117.07, from
which was deducted $G,S20.S5 in
sales refunds and price markdowns,
to place the net liyuor sales at 2,
479.29fi.22. The gross profit was ar
rived at by deducting 51, 666, 097. 49,
the cost of liquor sold.
GET $15 IN LYONS STICETJP
Lyons, Neb. Two men posing as
customers held up the filling station
operated by Bruce Gerch here Tues
day night and escaped with approxi
mately ?15 from the cash register, a
rifle and two shotguns from a work
shop. The men were driving a light
coupe with a 1934 Douglas county
license, Gerch said. When Gerch was
testing the oil in the car after filling
the gasoline tank one of the men
poked a revolver in his ribs and
marched him into the office.
Mrs. Gerch was in the office. The
robbers calmly scooped the money
from the cash register and took the
rifle and shotguns. The gunmen
headed southward in their car after
leaving the station, Gerch said.
1C.CO0 VOTE TO STRIZI
Chicago. A strike of nearly 10
000 Chicago clothing workers was
threatened as the International
Ladies Garment Makers union ap
proved a strike vote taken by its Chi
cagj local. Sam Glassman, organ
izer for the local, said its members
would meet Friday to ratify the
stride order.
Glassman said refusal of employers
t confer on new agreements caused
the strike vote. Herman Korach.
spokesman for the employers, coun
tered with a charge union officials
v ere attempting to force a closed
shop in the industry.
BOND PROPOSAL DEFEATED
Norfolk, Neb. By a margin of
ninety-four votes Norfolk citizens
I defeated the proposal for a $17,000
, bond issue in connection with a pro
t posed swimming pool and park pro
jject. The vote was 1,000 against and
lor.
The vote was exceptionally light,
less than half of the registered vot
ers going to the polls. If the issue
had carried, the $17,000 would have
been used in the purchase of ma
terials, with the FERA providing
about $30,000 for labor.
It cssures best baling results, is
higher in food vclue, makers fewer
bakings necessary, end costs less
in the long run. Aren't these
reasons enough to convince you
why YOUR next sack of flour
should be ".VICTOR"?.
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Death of Long
Time Resident
of Plattsmouth
William Otterstein, 73, Passes Away
After Illness That Has Covered
Past Several Months.
From Wednesday's Dally
This morning at 10:30 William Ot
terstein, 73, a long time resident of
Plattsmouth and vicinity, passed
away at the home of his son, Rich
ard Otterstein, after an illness that
has covered the past three months.
Mr. Otterstein was born in Ger
many, October 29, 1SC0, spending his
younger years there and later emi
grating to the United States where
he has since made his home. lie was
married in his native country and
the family came to Flattsmouth in
1892 and have since made their home
in this community.
Mr. Otterstein was for a number
of years engaged in work in the local
Burlington shops and later removed
with his family to a farm where he
resided until in 1910, following the
death of his wife in 1909. After
leaving the farm he has made his
home with the children.
There is surviving two sons and
four daughters, Richard Otterstein of
this city; Herman Otterstein of
Grant, Nebraska; Mrs. Mary Vallery,
Sterling, Colorado; Mrs. Freda Stiles,
Omaha; Mrs. Minnie Fredenberg,
Lincoln and Mrs. Ernest Schubeck of
this city.
The body is at the Sattler funeral
home at Fourth and Vine streets to
await the funeral arrangements by
the family.
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF REASON
(An Editorial)
"Get a situation or a disease out
in the open and you can successfully
combat it; but lay it on the shelf and
it will be a source of continued con
cern for a long time to come!" That
is the logic of a man of long experi
ence as applied to the meningitis sit
uation here in riattsmouth.
"Keep the schools functioning for
the advantages of inspection and con
trol if nothing else," is the advice of
this man who is paid to look after and
help solve our health problems.
"Were I not absolutely sure (in the
light of past experience) that this is
the most effective method of dealing
with the matter, I would not recom
mend it to this health board," were
the parting words of Dr. Bartholomew
as he took his departure for Lincoln
after a two hour conference here yes
terday afternoon.
That does not guarantee and Dr.
Bartholomew would not say there will
be no more cases. He does say the
plan adopted is the most effective the
state health department knows for
stamping out contagious diseases.
Children in school under supervis
ion and inspection, trained in avoid
ing direct contact are safer than those
not supervised or cliniced when the
occasion warrants and before disease
has had opportunity to gain a foot
hold. ATTEND WEDDING
Dr. and Mrs. H. G. McClusky were
in Omaha Saturday evening, attend
ing the wedding of Miss Dorothy
Graham and Mr. Elton Fee, which
took place in the parlors of the First
Presbyterian church of Omaha at
S:C0 p. m.
The Graham and McClusky fam
ilies are friends of long standing.
The wedding was exceedingly beau
tiful in all its appointments.
SHOW RAPID PROGRESS
The Plattsmouth meningitis vic
tims at the Omaha hospitals are all
reported as showing a fine progress
and in the case of Charles Painter,
C, and Donald Gorder, 9, they are
practically over the malady and have
suffered no ill effects of the attack.
They have shown a steady improve
ment since their entrance to the hos
pital and will soon be released.
STILL HOLDING OWN
While rhyllis Burke, 6, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burke of this
city, was in very grave condition at
the hospital at Omaha Tuesday, she
is now holding her own very well,
reports late this morning state. The
little one was in very serious condi
tion following the first inoculation
with the serium for cerebral spinal
meningitis.
OIL PARLEY CALLED
Oklahoma City. At the request of
Governor Allred of Texas, Governor
Marland called an oil states conf -
ence to meet in Dallas Feb. 15 to
consider an oil-state compact.
Phone trie news lo Ro. 6.
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TDEfSXOW CRYSTALS
shownlhereare" drawn' from
magnifieujjihotographs of real
snow flakes. No two crj'stals are
everalikeacli"a"-niasterpiece
pfjdelicatejJesignli
Elmwood Nevs
WANTED Wells to drill. Satis
faction guaranteed. L. V. Davis,
Elmwood, Nebr. jl7-4t-Tp
Mrs. Guy Clements was a visitor
last Sunday at Council Bluffs, where
she went to visit her parents for the
day.
Henry Mullins was rather sick for
a few days extending over last Sun
day, but is reported as being some
better at this time.
H. H. Gerbeling of Wabash was a
visitor in Elmwood last Tuesday aft
ernoon looking after some business
matters for a short time.
Charles E. Cook of Plattsmouth,
was a visitor in Elmwood last Tues
day visiting for a short time with
his friend, C. J. Dreamer.
Mrs. Charles Wood drive over to
the farm where their son, Walter
Wood is farming with the son attend
ed the sale of Harry William,
Henry Amgwert and wife of Mur
dock were visiting in Elmwood for a
short time last Tuesday afternoon
while on their way to Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Friend of north
of Alvo, were visiting and looking
after some shopping in Elmwood on
Tuesday afternoon of this week.
The society of the St. Mary's Cath
olic church in Elmwood were giving
a social dance at Elmwood late last
week which attracted many who like
to dance.
A. E. Barber, representative of the
Nebraska Power company was a visi
tor in Elmwood Tuesday of this week
and was looking after business for
his company.
N. D. Bothwell, proprietor of the
Clover Farm store in Elmwood, was
in Omaha last Monday in attendance
at a meeting of the different stores
in this territorj-.
George Hall was a visitor in Platts
mouth last Monday, going over to
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visit with his brother, Dr. J. H. Hall
of the place, who is not enjoying
the very best of health.
Mr. Milton G. Keedy of Beatrice,
was a visitor in Elmwood last Tues
day, coming to look after some busi
ness matters for a short time and as
well visiting with friends.
Harry Wilson of St. Louis, where
he is engaged in the automobile busi
ness, arrived in Elmwood last Sat
urday night and spent the week end
with his mother and enjoyed a very
fine visit. He returned home last
Monday.
John F. Dunbar and wife and little
daughter of Tecumseh were in Elm
wood last Tuesday looking for a farm
to rent. They had supposed they had
a place until just now when they,
discovered that the farm had been
rented to a nephew of the owner.
C. A. Brann, formerly of Elmwood,
but who for some time has been mak
ing his home at Syracuse, was look
ing after seme business matters in
Elmwood last Tuesday and while here
was visiting with his friend, George
W. Blessing of the Elmwood Leader
Echo. Will Make Home in Elmwood.
Mr. and Mrs. William Harry Wil
liams who made their home in Elm
wood for many years, only going on
the farm some three years ago, will
again, following the sale which was
held a few days ago move to Elm
wood to live and will occupy their
own home which has been occupied
by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider, who
In turn will make their home in the
residence of M. G. Keedy of Beatrice.
Must Have Water.
The farm of Thead Davis, a short
distance southwest of Weeping Wa
ter, occupied by Martin D. Neilsen,
who has had much difficulty in se
curing sufficient water for stock, and
which has caused much concern both
up
TEST 1 h I
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When you look out the window in the morning. and the
whole world is white, you won't have to "wonder if the
old bus is going to start." A S U It E START! you
can count on it if you have a tank of Special Winter
Blend Conoco Bronze Gasoline! IT'S HIGH TEST!
This cold-weather blend vaporizes at lowest temperatures.
It gives you instant starting, smooth pick-up and the
r power to plow: right, thru; heavy
snnw. ni l. ITO Ton Dfi-A i'nf
your. Conoco dealer's. for a.tankful.
Then ... let it snow! 6
COSTISESTAL' OIL'COMPASY Established 187S
to Mr. Neilsen and Mr. Davis. Mr.
L. V. Davis, the well digger has been
at the farm and has sunk two holes
which proved to be dry and is at this
time working on a third in the hopes
of striking a good surply of water.
Entertained Relatives Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Byron I. Clements
were host and hostess to other mem
bers of the family last Sunday when
Sanford L. Clements and family of
Peru, L. D. Clements of Lincoln and
family and Guy Clements of Elm
wood were guests at a very fine din
ner at their home.
Poultry Market Up.
The poultry business is not the
worst business to be in. Last Mon
day a local poultry dealer purchased
from one person 153 chickens for
which he received $150.40.
WiU Stage Wolf Hunt.
The fire department of Elmwood
are at the end of the coming week
to stage a wolf hunt and to which
they have extended invitations to the
cities of Murdock, Alvo, Eagle and
Wabash to co-operate with them and
will try to covery a good deal of ter
ritory. Celebrated Founding of Society.
The members of the Christian En
deavor of the Christian church of
Elmwood at the church building on
last Sunday held a very pleasant
meeting celebrating the origin of the
societj- by the Ilev. Francis E. Clarke
years ago, it being on the anniver
sary of the founding of the first so
ciety. The society here numbering
some thirty-two met at four o'clock
and celebrated by an appropriate pro
gram and later conducted the reg
ular services. Supper was also served
at the dining room of the church.
Will Hold Food Sale.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
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church of Elmwood are holding a
food sale and as well are serving
lunches at the store of John Woods
on the coming Saturday.
Had Pleasant Gathering.
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church met in their monthly gather
ing at the home of Mr. ;.nd Mrs. L.
L. Caygill lust Monday, where they
enjoyed a very unique program, as
the lesson was on Japan.
Hear Fine Address.
The troop of Boy Scouts who have
Rev. Ernest E. Baker for their Scout
master, met at the Elmwood public
school building laft Tuesday evening
and enjoyed a very pkasur.t time.
They were addressed by Dr. O. E.
Listen v ha spoke on t n "First Aaid,"
making a most practical and worth
while address.
Have Changed FLeceivers.
C. 11. Gibson of Omaha, has b'-eii
appointed by the state department of
banking as the as.-istant receiver of
the defunct Elmwood Sta'.e bank and
will have charge of the institution
here in the future. He will spend
one day a week here as he also ha.;'
five other banks to look after. The
former receiver has beer, transferred
to territory northwest of Lincoln.
ELECT FORMER NEBRASKA!!
New York. Ruth F. Woodsn.all c-f
New York was informed by cabU- of
her election as general secretary of
the world's council of Young Wom
en's Christian association, with l.-u'i-quarf.ers
in Geneva, Switzerland.
Born in Atlanta, Ca., reared in
Colorad Springs, and educated at
the Universities of Indiana and Ne
braska and at Wellcsky college. Miss
Woodsmall succeeds Clarlotte T.
Nives who has held the pos-ition tii.ee
1920.