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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 1935.
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TThe Plattsmouth Journal
PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA
Entered at Postoffice, Flattamoutli,' Nb.. as second-class mall matter
MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher
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V abash News
Frank Ohm and wife and Mrs. Ira
Helms were visiting and looking af
ter some business matters in Elm
wood last Tuesday afternoon.
Dwight Talcott of Greenwood, who
i3 engaged in the insurance business
and is working with Guy Hinds of
this place, was a visitor here last
Tuesday, coming to confer with Mr.
Hinds and look after some business
matters.
John Wood has been busy during
the past few days rebuilding a motor
for the auto of Guy Hinds, and at
the same time Mr. Hinds has been
busy carrying the mail for Miss Myr
tle Woods, the regular carrier, while
she is on a vacation trip through the
west.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Miller and
daughter, Charlotte, of Detroit, who
have been visiting here for some time
past at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. T. Richards, accompanied by Mr.
rnd Mrs. Richards made a trip to
Neodosha, Kansas, where they visit
ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Busch, all three ladies being sisters.
LOSE ZONE FINALS, 1-2
The netsters representing the
Plattsmouth tennis club were unable
to shake the Peru Jinx in Lawlor cup
play.
The Peru team handily won both
singles matches. Fred Rhors of Peru
defeated Ray Larson 6-2, 6-4, and
Delbert Miller defeated Ralph Ma
son 6-1, 6-4. Both matches were
closely contested, but might have
been better played had the condi
tion of the courts been better.
The Plattsmouth team wen the
doubles encounter in a hard fought
match. Mason-Larcon, Plattsmouth,
defeated Rhors-Miller, Peru, 4-6,
6-4, 6-4.
RETURNS FROM EUROPE
From Saturday's Daily:
tvtjcu Marin Kaufmann. who has
been on a tour for several weeks of
the European continent as well as
attending the world educational con
ference as a representative of the
American N. E. A., is expected to
return home today, reaching Omaha
at 4 o'clock. Miss Kaufmann, who
is an experienced world traveler, has
had a most delightful trip in the
main countries of Europe and a great
treat in the educational conference
that was held at Oxford, England,
seat of one of the world's greatest
colleges. She arrived in New York
on the "Europa" and among the pas
sengers on the same ship were An
drew Mellon, former secretary of the
treasury and John W. Davis, noted
lawyer and democratic candidate for
president in 1324.
DIES AT OMAHA
Now at Excelsior Springs
William Langtorst is spending a
short time at Excelsior Springs, Mo.,
where he is taking treatment and en
joying the curative effects of the
baths, with a view to bettering his
health, which has nor oeen the best
for some time. Mr. Langhorst, in a
letter to home folks, says he is en
joying his stay there and find3 every
one connected with the place where
he is staying, exerting themselves to
make the stay of their guest3 pleas
ant and satisfactory. c
Spent Week in West
John Schlaphoff and twelve other
members of the 4-H club departed on
last Monday for the Black Hills and
the western part of the state, where
they enjoyed a very fine trip, going
in the truck of Mr. Schlaphoff which
had been prepared for the occasion
and provided a most comfortable
method of traveling. They studied
the growing of cattle on the plains
and in the hills as well as seeing
some of the beauties of nature in the
Black Hills, where the handiwork of
old Mother Nature was very evident.
They arrived home last Saturday well
pleased with their trip.
Farmers Enjoy Picnic
A: the Richards picnic park east
of Wabash on last Monday, there was
held the annual picnic of the Farm
ers Union of Cas3 county. Several
hundred members of the Union and
their families were present and all
report having a splendid time. There
was an excellent program, with ad
dresses by noted speakers, games for
the younger generation and plenty of
cats for everyone, and say they all
did cat and enjoy the sumptuous din
ner which was served in the open,
having appetites whetted by exercise
and recreation preceding the meal.
A band vas present from Nchawka
and helped enliven the occasion.
Opening New Quarry
The Jasper Stone company, which
has been working in the vicinity of
Weeping Water for some time get
ting out stone for use in Missouri
river development work, has openccfl
a second quarry on the land of War
ren T. Richards and is employing
some thirty men at this time. As soon
as they complete the necessary strip
ping work, they will increase their
force to a much greater number, as
they have come extensive contracts to
fill.
LAND, FARM and
RANCH BARGAINS
Grimm Alfalfa Seed for sale. State
tested. Will Minford, Murray.
a26-4tw
FOR SALE
Improved 20 acres.
Rt. 1, Platts.
John Motacek,
a22-4tw
FOR SALE
Stockers and feeders, fresh cows,
sows with litters, young Jersey bull.
FRED C. DRUECKER.
FARM LOANS
Farm Loans 4 and 412' First
Trust Co., Nebraska City, Nebr.
Loans, Investments, Real Estate.
Mrs. Russell Reddick, 24, daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Alvln Graves,
well known here, died Wednesday
at an Omaha hospital. The funeral
services were held this afternoon
from Castelar Presbyterian church,
with burial at the Hillcrest cemetery.
. The deceased lady is a grand
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sherd
Graves of south of this city and a
niece of Judge C. L. Graves and cou
sin of J. H. Graves of this city.
There is surviving the husband,
the parents, two brothers, Forest and
Bernard, two sisters, Mrs. Mildred
Clark and Miss Opal Graves, all of
Omaha.
ER0UGHT FROM EAGLE
Friday evening Marshal Harry
Roberts of Eagle was in the city and
brought with Him Earl Downing,
against whom a complaint charging
him with operating a motor vehicle
without sufficient license was filed.
When arraigned before Judge A. H.
Duxbury the defendant entered a
plea of not guilty and the bond fixed
at $200. Hearing will be held on
next Saturday.
LOUISVILLE VISITOR HERE
James Stander, member of one of
the pioneer families of Cass county,
was in the city Friday to spend a
few hours and looking after some
matters of business at the court
house. Mr. Stander has just recently
returned from a visit in the west part
of the state and reports that the
wheat In that section was not as
good as expected but that the beets
and beans and other crops looked
very good if they received rain and
which has occurred since the return
of Mr. Stander to his home.
DIES AT INDIAN0LA, IOWA
From Friday's Dally
Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs drove
to Indianola, Iowa early this morn
ing to attend the funeral of the late
Wm. L. Hunnicutt who ' died early
Thursday morning at his home after
a lingering illness of cancer of the
bowels. Mr. Hunnicutt who was 78
years old was husband of a sister of
Mrs. Briggs. He leaves the widow,
four sons and thee daughters. The
funeral was held from the Friends
church of Indianola, Iowa and inter
ment made at that place.
WILL UNDERGO OPERATION
Margaret ,16 and Violet Rabb, 14,
daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Rabb, Sr., are at the University hos
pital at Omaha where they have been
taken as the result of attacks of ap
pendicitis that they were afflicted
with several days ago. The condi
tion of Margaret was such that she
was operated on Friday and as far
as learned had reacted nicely and
was showing excellent progress. Vio
let will be operated on later as her
condition becomes more suitable.
VISIT COLUMBUS PROJECT
DEAD ANIMALS
Dead animals removed free of
charge. Telephone South Omaha Ren
dering Works, Market 4626. Reverse
charses. n5-'.f w
S. M. Taylor, one of the promin
ent residents of Union, was in the!
city Friday for a short time looking I of the project even in its present
Otto Pitz and Dan C. Brown of
this city were visitors on Thursday
at one of the large government pro
ects in the eastern section of the
state, that of the Columbus power
canal that is being built in the vi
cinity of Columbus. The local people
drove along the project from Colum
bus to Platte eCnter and were much
impressed with the size and capacity
after some matters of business and
while here wa3 a pleasant caller at
the Journal to renew"hls subscrip
tion to the semi-weekly edition of
the paper.
condition.
VISITING IN CITY
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Choutka and
Misses Florence and Margie Ouska,
all of Chicago, are visiting in the
city with relatives and as house
guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Swatek
and family. This is the first visit
of the party to the west and they
are enjoying visits at Omaha and
Lincoln while in this section of the
country.
RETURNS FROM COLORADO
Miss Amelia Martens, one of the
members of the staff of the city
schools, has returned home from a
most pleasant outing In Colorado
where she was visiting at Estes Park
and Grand Lake and reports a most
delightful time. She will rest for a
few days at home in preparation for
the opening of the school term on
September 3rd.
GO TO COLORADO
Attorney J. H. Davis and Attorney
and Mtrs. A. L. Tidd are leaving by
auto Saturday for the west, Messers
Tidd and Davis being called to Jules
burg, Colorado, where they have some
legal matters to look after. Mrs. Tidd
will stop at Orleans, Nebraska for a
visit with relatives in that Bection of
the state.
LEAVE FOR CHICAGO
Thursday afternoon Robert Bcs
tor, Paul Lcmkc and Miss Minnie
Guthmann departed for Chicago
where they will spend the week end
taking in the many places of inter
est in and near the city. They will
return the first of the week, as Mr.
Lempke is expecting to be employed
in Omaha in the coming week.
SHOWS SOME IMPROVEMENT
Louis Kissling, Sr., who has suf
fered from the effects of a stroke for
the past week is reported as being
somewhat better today and seems to
be gradually coming out of the ef
fects of the attack a3 rapidly as
could be expected.
ENTERTAINS AT DINNER
First class papering and painting.
Work in country, 50c an hour and
l lodging. Chas. Fulton, phone 565-W I dinner.
Miss Fern Jahrig and her guest,
Mrs. Frances Starkcy were entertain
ed at a 6 o'clock dinner Thursday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Justus
Lillie. A theater party followed the
California Beauty Winners
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Additional proof of tlie publiciied quality of California sunshine
was evident when these three charming young ladies won honora at
the Mardi Gras beauty contest at Venice, CaL t Second prize was
won by Dolly Wire, 17, Ocean Park, left; Mercedes Hill, 20, Los
Angeles, first place winner, and Joan OXeary, Los Axgeles, .who
took third,''
REMODELING BUILDING
The exterior of the Hotel Platts
mouth building ;s Having some ex
tensive changes madeon the roof sec
tion that will take away many fea-jthe southeast corner is also to be re
tures that have long marked the 'moved as well as an orr.ar.)entiI gran-
!n? are being torn do-vn a.? well a3
ihe ornamental brick facade that de
corated the top of the hotel i.j being
removed. The cupola that had sur
mounted the tower of th? hotel at
structure and familiar to the thou
sands that have made this their stop
ping place since Its construction In
1890. The chimneys that formerly
were a part of the upper portion on
the east and south sides of the build-
ite section on th3 east of the hotel.
The changes will make for a more
modern appearance of the structure
and eliminate the possible danger
from the chimneys or bricks becom
ing dislodged and falling.
SEE THIS OUTSTANDING BARGAIN
One Monogram Cast Range . 569
for Wood and Coal Ivory and Green
Latest Pattern Regular $S4.50
EESTOK 5 SWATEK CO.
Tho Skelgas Men
X
Values that will compel you to
Any Dress Straw in stock . . . . $1
Some of these Hats run to $2.75
Any Wash Pant in stock ..... $1
29 to 42 Waist A Real Bargain
WESCCTT'S SONS
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NEW FALL PATTERNS IN GROWING GIRLS
Spoilt 7i&GV&S
128 Heels, Leather Soles, pair. . .$1.93
FETZEH SHOE CO
Peaberry Coffee, 2 lbs 35
Ground to Suit Your Taste
Pork and Beans, each 100
Cornrr Oth
and Main
Van Camp's Extra Tall Can
E. A. WUML
Kit Kli iKi.ivi:itv
and Gj
2x4 and 2x6 30 and Up
Good Lap Siding. . .$20 and Up
Per Thousand Board F&et
fttCHEY LUMBER YARD
Order Your Winter Coal How and Save!
Wednesday, August 28 - One Day Only
Super Specials Arranged for Thrifty Shoppers!
Double Popsicles, only St
Everybody Likes 'Em
Harding's Ice Cream, 2 pints . 250
Vanilla, Chocolate or Strawberry
THE HOME DAIRY
Here's a Real Bargain
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28
Shan-pco end Finger Wave
Special Price One Day Only - -
IStta Bene Beauty Shoppe
Phone 20 Over Socnnichsen's
LIPTON TEA SPECIAL
14-lb. Pkg., G i2-lb. Pkg., 15 Mb. Pkg., 290
Greatest Tea Bargain in Months
Cube Sirloin Strip Steaks, lb. . 250
Tender, Juicy, Delicious
BLilK B WHITE
Plums, market basket 350
Jelly, asstd. 8-oz. glass .... 100
A Fine Line of Fruits and VegetaDies
Also Staple Groceries Right Pricesi
CARETS
MARKET
Beef Roast, per lb 150
Butter-Nut Jell, 6 for 240
All Flavors Special Value
XftULIiEH'S. MARKET
BAIL PENSION BILL PASSES
Washington. Ang.ist 2 2 The sec
ond of two hills intended to replace
the invalidated rail pension law
was swiftly enacted by the senate,
completing congressional action.
Without debate, the senate rushed
to the white house for an already as
sured presidential signature a house
measure to levy a 7 per cent tax to
finance annuties ranging up to $120
monthly for rail workers who have
been employed thirty j'ears or who
have reached the age of 65. It was
estimated the legislation would af-i
feet more than 1,000,000 road work
er.
Framed Mottoes, choice ...... $1
Regular $1.50 and $1.75 Values
Pound Paper and Envelopes . 690
CO Sheets Paper, and 23 Envelopes to Match
Regular $1.10 Value
BATES BOK STORE
FOR YOUR PiCNIC
Metz Beer, case 24 pints ..... $2
fco Cold Keg Eeer (4, Sand 16 Gal.)
wrth Pump Leading Brands
PHIS. HQFMAH
Cor-er 5th and PVJain Telephone No. 39
100 Wash Dresses going at ... $1
Partly Nelly Don $2.95 and $3.95 Values
150 Spring-Summer Silks. 52.90
Regular Values from $5 to $10
LADIES TOGGERY
Felt Base Mats or Rugs 320
Size 26x54 Inches Good Quality
History Paper, ream 290
Gocd Quality Other School Supplies
KHORR'S VARIETY STORE
Lge. 10c Hamburgers, 3 for. 250
Reg. 5c Hamburgers, 6 for . . 250
BUY 'EM BY THE SACK
WIMP.Y'S INN
Parking Servico
Regular $1 Shari Face Powder
Regular 75c Shari Rouge
Both for $1.29
F. G. FRieSHE & CO.
The Roxall st&re , .
1934 Chev Coach. 1929 A Ford Coupe
One 1934 International Truck
Also One Good Used Electric $70
REFRIGERATOR specially priced at... v
RUSE MOTOR CO. .
TABLE LAMPS
Eejtilar $3.73 Value Special Price 2.75
Regular $1.95 Valut Special Price 1.35
Eegukr $1.50 Valce Special Price l.CO
FARLEY FURNITURE
So. Cth Street. Phcne 21
Girls' School Dresses $1
llir. 81.03 Org-a ulie and lialiste, SiziM lo 14
Children's Oxfords . . 1
"Slav. Urund" Sturdy School Shoes
SOEKHECHSEWS
BEST ICE CREAM and
More of It in Our Cones!
Qrahcm's Delicious Ice Cream (Asstd. Flavors)
Two dippers In Flat Bottom Flower Pot Cone.
CHIS SHIN2KG PARLOR
CLEANING AND PRESSING
Wool Suits, 2 or 3-piece. . . .000
Wash Trousers, pair. . . . . . .250
One Day Only Cash and Carry
XiUGSCH CLEANERS
Cones, all flavors 2 for 50
Ice Cold Bottle Beer. 100
Ooctz Lager - Falstaff - rtorx Palo
Country Club Pilsner, 25 c-
Wew.Way Casitio Garden
The Plattsmouth Journal carries
many more columns of reading
matter than any newspaper in
this section. News departments
from twelve Cass county towns.
THE OIL WITH 1C01 USES
4-oz. Can, 150
Standard Oil Service Station
Gerbellnq & Kell. Lessees
Muscatel, Sherry, Tokay or Port Wine
Sunny Hill Brand Special Prico
Half Gal., $!-2G
Sharpnacli's Liquor Store
First Door South Rosey's Barber Shop
NOTICE
For Good Job Printing: at reason
able prices, bring your work to
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