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THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1936. PLATTSMOUTH SElEt - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SEVEfl J ITEMS. Elmer Withrow and Frank Bauer drove to Nebraska City last Sunday, spending some time there visiting with friends. Mrs. O. O. Thomas was a visitor last Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Addie Cross, where they both enjoy ed the visit very much. Mrs. Addie Cross was a visitor al the home of her son, Carl Cross and family, on the farm, for a number of days during the past week. Charles Laud was called to Omaha last Monday to look after some mat ters of business aid get some repairs for the work he has on hand. A. W. Reid, of near Murray, were called to Union last Monday morn ing to look after some business mat ters at the Banning implement and supply house Henry A. Chilcott and wife and Mrs. Fannie Eikenberry were at Ne braska City last Saturday, where they visited with friends and did Borne shopping. George A. Stites, representing the Nebraska Grain Dealers association, was a delegate to the meeting of the "Western Feed Dealers association in Omaha last Saturday. Joe Dare has been building a cul vert over near the river along what is known as the Weeping Water bot tom, and which, with his other work is keeping this gentleman very busy. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning, who arc making their home in Lincoln, spent the week end in Union and en Joyed visiting with their many old neighbors and friends of this com munity. Misses Maxine Jarvas and Marie Davis, teachers in the Union schools, spent the week end at the home of the parents in Omaha, going up Fri day afternoon and returning Sunday evening. E. E. i,esch has just sold his corn in the ear to the Berry Seed company of Clarinda, Iowa, who have been trucking the same to Clarinda for seed. The price paid is said to have been $1 per bushel. Mrs. Gertrude Wolph and daugh ter, Mis3 Evelyn, of southwest of Nchawka, wee visiting in Union last Satura...-, being guests of Mrs. Addie Cross, and also were attending the meeting of the Union Woman's club, being held that afternoon. Miss Dorothy Mitchell, of Omaha, 08 Vogue for Dancing Roles Sweeps I 5 ... . ..... ...... ................. ''J &!,aM5Ss2,!t-'7w. .l L i i.t? A s .v' V-' x A w.V I FA I 5 jr':,:vGinger Rogers Eleanor Whitney ' v " By JEAN ALLEN, j the movie colony, has gone in for International Illustrated Xews dance pictures in a big way. The cur Feature Writer rent cycle of such films compares HOLLRWOOD Hollywood has jWitn the manner in which the studios j teen swept by a dance craze wnicn promiscs to be as far-reaching in j ccct among the stars as the recent ! vegue for vocalizing. It is not ballroom dancing which attracted the stars to dance studios but tap dancing. The success of Eleanor Fowell, Eleanore Whitney, Carole Lombard, Bill Robinson and the team of Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire has spurred J more than one featured player to try and master the art of tapping in an eJTort to capitalize on the popularity of dancing roles. Several of the headlines are tak ing lessens and practicing steps in dustriously in the hope of adding to their salary checks and making their position firmer in the firmament. The number of beginners includes even some of the first-raters who have been known the world over for years. Tap Dancing; is Difficult Hollywood, in tashion typical of a very close friend of Miss Mary Becker, was a guest at the Becker home last Sunday, the two young ladies enjoying a very pleasant visit together. The ladies became close friends while Mary was employed in Omaha. Mrs. John R. Pierson, who has been taking treatment at Beatrice went down there last Saturday where she will remain for some two weeks receiving treatment for her health, which has been far from good. She reports she is feeling some better as a result of the treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Anderson are rejoicing over the arrival of a very fine daughter born to them at St. Mary's hospital in Nebraska City last Sunday night. The mother and little lady, who, by the way, weighed 8 pounds, II1, 2 ounces, are both doing nicely and Ben is very happy. George A. Stites was down in Otoe county during the past week making the required inspection of a number of cribs of corn for the government on which loans are being applied for. A good deal of the 1935 corn crop is iu poor condition and inspection is required to determine the suffi ciency or insufficiency of the same as collateral for the loan made. Will Give Play Friday The Senior class of the Union iHigh school will present their class play, "The Early Bird," this coming Friday, May 1st. The play is filled with wit, humor and pathos. The var ious parts have been well committed and a most excellent presentation is premised. Celebrated Passing of Birthday C. E. Morris and family were at Nebraska "City last Sunday, where they were assisting in a proper cele bration of the passing of the birth day of J. W. Morris an elder broth er of our fellow townsman. There were some thirty present at the gath ering and a sumptuous dinner was served, which all enjoyed to the ut most, as well as the opportunity of visiting together. Sent Horse to Hollywood Mr. and Mrs. Ray Becker were visitors at-the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walker last Sunday, spending a most enjoyable day there. Mr. Becker enjoyed looking over the horses of Mr. Walker, who is an ex pert horse trainer and who has just raised and trained a spotted pony 1 and Fred Astaire Bill Robinson turned out musical comedies in fac- t0ry fashion after the success of the first of the tj-pe. When it was appar- tJ- J- J - 1 & f I '.Y" i 4 ' ent that the public went for such j accomplished performer is the ability productions, nearly every star in;to taP without "flopping around." In ' Hollywood started taking vocal les- other words, to dance in such a (sons and more than one warbled aSiIlootn fashion that the feet are lift- !song which served only to prove howjed aly a slight distance off the floor woeful they were at the pursuit. Nor is tap dancing any easier to learn unless one i3 suited to the art. It does not follow that one can dance well merely because they possess two legs which function in fair fashion. It is necessary to have a feeling for rhythm, a sense of timing and an inherent grace. Such tap dancers as Eleanor Pow ell and Eleanore Whitney did not acquire their ability overnight. Long hours of diligent practice contributed to their perfection. Bill Robinson was the mentor of Eleanore Whitney. She started her lessens while only a small girl, at- tending a studio in her native city! that has been purchased and sent to Hollywood, California, where it will be used in pictures. Now, when this play comes out and you see the spot ted pony, remember it was trained in Nebraska. Junior League in the Making A plan is being worked out for the organizing of a Junior baseball league, with teams in Union, Una dilla, Syracuse, Avoca, Burr and Otoe. The teams will be composed of the younger players of the respective owns, in their middle 'teens. There is to be a regular schedule arranged, and the season of play will extend throughout the summer. Baptist Rally Day Sunday On Sunday, May 3rd, at the First Baptist church in Union there will be held a rally of the church and Bible school, with an address by the Rev. H. Q. Morton, of Omaha. Dur ing the noon hour, dinner will be served at the church and services re sumed in the afternoon. This plan is being worked out to create renewed interest in the church and it is hoped that one of the results of the rally and all day meeting will be the working out of arrangements for the securing of a regular minister. Batches while Wife Teaches Ben Albin has been having a pro longed session at batching that with his regular farm work now coming on is growing quite monotonous. It happens thusly: Miss Joy, teacher of the school in District 11 became ill some weeks ago and had to give up her work and return home. The school board secured Mrs. Albin to fill out the term, and this left Ben to batch while his wife teaches five days out of each week. Needless to say, it is a welcome relief when Fri day night comes. But the year will soon be over and Mrs. Albin hack in the kitchen living up to the tradition of her sex, to-wit: "A woman's work is never done." Sccuts Pass Their Tests A number of members of the re cently organized Boy Scout troop in Union, hiked over to Camp Wheeler, recreational grounds and cabin of the Plattsmouth Scout troop, located one mile north and one mile east of the Murray corner, where they pass ed a number of the Scouting require ments of life in the open and are now eligible for advancement at the next Film Colony V - F. S 1 Eleanor Powell of Cleveland. Eolinson Tops Among Tappers The late Jack Donahue is credited with making Eleanor Powell one of j tne finest dancers on the stage or 'screen today. One of the marks of an and the body, from the moves but slightly. Jack hips up, Donohue taught Eleanor Powell to dance in such fashion by holding on to her feet while she tapped. Bill Robinson is generally credit ed with being the best tap dancer in the entertainment world today. He is not only an able performer, but also an excellent teacher and has invent ed many new routines. Another accomplished performer and . teacher is Fred Astaire, who is responsible for the perfection of his teammate, Ginger Rogers, who re placed his sister, Adele, when As taire went to the screen from the stage. si f'4 L district court of honor. This hike of .fifteen miles is one of the important tests and while it proved a nice long jaunt, all the boys made it nicely and with no ill effects. Victor Jourgensen Very Sick Victor Jourgensen, who has been hauling stone from the quarries, was taken with what is known as four gestion occurring in one lung only at the start. By the time this had clear ed up the other lung was afflicted and he was not making the progress desired, so he was taken to the Uni versity hospital in Omaha Monday evening of this week. Although in a critical condition at the time of his arrival there, it was stated he had at least an even chance of pulling through and with the facilities avail able there for his care, his friends are hopeful that he may make a speedy recovery. Woman's Club Holds Meeting Last Friday the Union Woman's club held its regular meeting at the Methodist church parlors and as Mrs. J. C. Hansel was not feeling well enough to attend the meeting, her work as director of the program was taken over by another member. A very pleasajit time was had .and a covered dish luncheon was enjoyed. As there had been no set program prepared by Mrs. Hansel's substitute, the time was spent in visiting and discussing topics of interest, as well as with their regular quilting work, thus affording the members a very pleasant afternoon. Cafe, Barber Shop Move With the moving of the restaurant equipment of John Fitzpatrick froi-i the room in Ira Clark's building to the new building of Mr. Fitzpatrick, left a vacancy in Mr. Clarke's build ing that was promptly filled when Mr. Clarke, the owner, moved his barbershop there from the basement room of Moss McCarroll's store build ing. Now Mr. McCarroll is having that place changed around to provide living Quarters for himself and fam ily and they will occupy the same as soon as it is completed. This will en able Mr. McCarroll to be near his work in the store at all times and 3ave necessity of long trips to and from his meals. Makes Improvement at Store Frank Bauer, who has conducted a harness factory and store in Union for nearly fifty .yejirs, and who has ever been" a progresStvei'busineS3"nian and a booster for his' home commun ity, during the ptst week has made some changes and improvements in ms place or business tnat increases its appearance and enhances its value. The door has been moved from the northwest to the north- cast portion of the building, and a large window installed. Also the pavement in front, of the building has been changed ffoY.i brick to con crete. The workmen who have been doing the work are Joe Bauer, car penter; W. L. Stine, brick mason and Joe Dare, cement worker, each hav ing his own particular part of the worit to do. The changes will add much to the convenience of the building. Will Entertain Neighbors Some weeks ago the Avoca Wom an's club was hostess to members of the Union Woman's club and a very fine time was had. Now, the ladies of Union are arranging to repay the compliment and on Saturday, May 9, will have as their guests the mem bers of the Avoca club. An enter taining program is being arranged for this occasion and a luncheon will also be served. It is nice that the members of an organization from neighboring towns can get together in this manner at frequent intervals, as in this way the bonds of friend ship are more closely cemented. Locking for Pied Piper Frank Bauer says 'the rats about his work shop are awful and do not stop at eating holes in the floor of the shop. As rapidly as they gnaw a hole through the floor, Frank nails a piece of tin over the hoe, but a few days ago, not having any tin handy, he set a large piece of lead over one of the holes and left it there think ing it would halt the rats, but found it did not, for when, he returned the following morning he found a notch gnawed cut of the piece of lead, al most an inch and a half long and a half inch in depth: The marks of the teeth of the rodents were plain ly visible in the lead. If you doubt this tale, just stop and look over the evidence, then you will know about it being a story for the "Believe It or Not" column. Frank says the rats gnawed a hole in the floor every nisht for four suc cessive nights. Birthday Dinner Sunday, April 26th, marked the birthday of Mrs. C. W. Hoback and her eldest son, Donald and the day was spent at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor, parents of Mrs. Hoback. A fine dinner and a good time was enjoyed by all. Those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. C. w. Hoback, daughter Marjorie and sons, Donald and Ivan; Mrs. Flora Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tay- National Music Week Plans National Music Week begins an nually on the first Sunday in May. Over the nation, music will go round and round. The purpose of National Music Week is indicated by its slogan, "Give More Thought to Music." National Music Week is a radio in which every one becomes either a sending or a receiving station or both. Music brings enjoyment and relaxation. Henry Ford says, "Start the day with a song." More and more, music is meaning much to industry. William Green, president of the American Federa tion of Labor, says: "Music is a friend to labor for it lightens the task by refreshing the nerves and spirit of the worker. It tends to make work pleasurable as well as profitable and adds to the enjoyment of leisure time." The Union Woman's club is ar ranging to present a musical even ing Tuesday, May 5th, at 8 o'clock at the Eaptist church. Miss Davis and Miss Jarvis, in charge of public school music in the Union schools, will present numbers from the lower grades and by the High School Glee club. Mrs. Ora Guerra with her piano students will give a musical sketch. This will be interesting, The Opp twins, study ing with Miss Lillian Bischof, of Nebraska City, will also be heard. Vocal numbers are included by Mr. Organ of the school facultj', Mrs. L. B. Mougey and the Morris boys and Ruth. Last, but not least, Warren Pears ley, piano student of Mr. Berryman of Omaha, will give a group of piano solos, which will include com positions of Chopin, Beethoven and Liszt. Come and enjoy a musical even ing with your friends and help to strengthen the musical resources of our community. Admission is free. The local committee i3 composed of Mrs. D. Ray Frans and C. Au gusta Robb. i Protects School Children. The hail which fell Tuesday even ing in all its fury, did much damage in the vicinity of Union. Many win- uow S"s "ere uruKtu- iuce I -t i i i r . 'iiUUU aies wuautu a"aj- At the Factoryville school, the teacher, Miss Louise Foster, had tak en the children to the basement of the building, just before the window panes were broken and the ceiling fell. Books and papers were blown from the desks while the rain poured in torrents. Miss Foster calmed the childrsns' fears by starting a program of sing ing, one of the most frightened pri mary pupils finally drying her tears and offering to cing a solo. Miss Foster's forethought and pres ence of mind probably prevented in jury to the children. The next morning, as usual with our resourceful teachers, Miss Foster, equal to the occasion, brought heavy cardboard to keep out the cold winds, cleaned up the debris, dried the books and the school went merrily on. Permanent repairs will be made as soon as possible. EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, May 3 0:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:: 30 a. m. German services. Cass county lias no bonded in debtedness, as. like the state, it has paid cash for its gravel rosda and other improvements. That's a mighty good policy to pursue. .Hier's lay is Sunday, May 10 Express your love and respect to your Mother this day with a box of Woodward's or Johnson's Candy She will appreciate end cherish your remembrance of her on Mother's Day. Leave Your Order with Us Now Bates Book Store Corner 5th and Main S3 PAINT Chic House Paint IN. WHITE AND COLORS In 5 gallon lots at. ............ . . .$2.60 per Gallon Covers 450 Sq. Feet Two Coats to the Gallon Navajo Red Barn Paint In 5 gallon lots at $1.15 per Gallon ED. M&y FrasiG EAGLE MEWS ITEMS Mrs. John Alt Is not enjoying her usual good health. Mrs. A. M. Trumble spent last Sat urday in Elmwood with friends. Supt. Adee and family motored to Omaha and spent the past week end. Elizabeth lirothwell underwent an appendicitis operation the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Muenchau and sons visited at the Herman Woiken home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sexson of Ra venna spent the past week end visit ing with relatives. Elmer Adams, Henry Wulf and Guy Jones motored to Comstock on Wed nesday of last week. Wesley Houston of Elmv.ood was in town last Saturday attending to some business matters. Agnes Ketelhut, who is employed in Elmwood at the present, was in town the first of last week. Mr. Slcsson and hi3 agriculture students spent last Friday at the Agriculture College in Lincoln. August Bergman and Cleo moved last Wednesday into the house just north of the E. R. Kendle filling sta tion. Richard West visited over Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde West and Sumner and Mrs. Irene Mc Fall. Mrs. George Hoffmeister of Weep ing Water, visited her mother, Mrs. Ann Earl on Monday afternoon of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomson and son from near Palmyra visited at the J. L. Wall home on Monday of this week. W. E. Muenchau, accompanied by his nephew, Edward Muenchau of Alvo made a business trip to Elk horn recently. Mrs. Anna Hebel and son, John of Colorado were here last week enjoy ing a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Wallace Burns and Mr. Burns. April COth is the day scheduled fcr the presentation of the laundry lesson and the local achievement pro gram combined for the extension clubs. Little Leroy Scattergcoc:, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scattergood, enjoyed being with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Scattergood from Saturday until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph McKim and daughter of Newton, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen of Lincoln, were the guests of Mrs. S. E. Allen and Mrs. R. B. Morgan last Sunday. The senior class spent a fine day in Omaha last Wednesday visiting places of interest and while there they enjoyed attending some shows. They were sponsored by Mis3 Edna Mae Jones. Mr. and Mrs.- J. R. Day of Lincoln and Sol Day of California called on Mrs. Sarah Keil last Sunday after noon. Members of the Day family and Mrs. Keil lived in the same com munity in Michigan. Glenn Lewis, who has been ill for several weeks at the Lincoln Gen eral hospital with a severe case of infection, is reported to be recover ing slowly. His friends n this com munity hope Le will continue to im prove. Elmer Seeman, who has been suf fering from mastoid and sinus com plications, underwent an operation at the Bryan Memorial hospital on Monday. He is reported to be rest ing as well U3 could be expected the day following the operation. A number cf people in this com munity enjoyed hearing the program given by the music students from SOUTH 0L1AI1A STOCK YARDS MALE -CHORUS Only Organization of Its Kind In the Country .Winner 1933 Midwest Music Festival TUNE TUESDAY, LI AY 5 7:33 P. M. Thirty Minutes of Melodies, New and Old, Made Possible by Those Who Serve You on the South Omaha . i Live Stock Market. This Space Made Possible by Union Stock Yards Co. of Omaha, Ltd. ADMIRER "Your new suit cer tainly looks swell on you it fits sc perfectly." WEARER "The reason it fits so well is because it is tailored to fit me, and it cost no more than a "hand-me-down." 300 Selections All your Size and Style at for All Wool Fabrics WESCOTT'S Personalized Tailoring the Central City high school under the direction of Sterling Hatfield last Friday evening. Ths program was broadcast from the York station. Eonor Mother on 89th Birthday. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. I'iersol accom panied Mr. Piersol's sister, Mrs. Chas. Lyon and Mr. Lyon of Lincoln to Geneva last Saturday where other members of the Piersol family had gathered to honor thzir mother, Mrs. Sarah Pitrsol on her S9th birthday. DEATH OF T0MMIE SPENCE Mr .and Mrs. Max Vallery have just received word from Maywood, Nebraska, of the death of Toir.mic, 17-year-oid son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spance, former residents of this coun ty. He was the eldest son of the Spcncc family and had been ill of scarlet fever for a short time. He would have graduated from the Curtis high school this next month, where he was cne of the popular and highly es teemed students. The mother of the young man was also taken with the same malady on Sunday. Mrs. Spence is a sister of Max and Fred Vallery of this city. Ycur property is subject to damage by either wind or fire. When both come together, the loss is great! INSURE FOR SAFETY Insurance is the only way you can avoid financial loss from fire or wind storm. Call or see INSURANCE- BONDS Phone- 16 Plattsmouth IN" SUNDAY, HAY 3:03 P. M. 24 If i ittj