THURSDAY, MAY 14, 1936.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
PAGE FIVE
Elmwood News
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Woods
were visiting in Lincoln last Tues
day afternoon and were also looking
after some business matters.
Dr. G. H. Gilmore of Murray was
a visitor in Elmwood, having some
business matters with Attorney Guy
Clements also with Mrs. Emily Gon
zales. L. A. Tyson since the hail of two
weeks ago has been finding some
leak in lm roof at the store building
and was giving the same with the as
sistance of George F. Wilson, a coat
of roof paint.
Wm. Winkler at the sanitarium
at Lincoln is reported as being some
what better but not so as to justify
his return home and to work, but
the family and friends are pleased
that he is showing improvement.
Rev. Ernest E. Baker, pastor of
the First Christian church of Elm
wood, will deliver the baccalaureate
sermon on the coming Sunday for the
graduates of the Elmwood high
school and to their families and
friends at the M. E. church.
Mother's day was observed at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Tyson
last Sunday when Dr. It. W. Tyson
and family of Murray were there and
as well Cyrus Tyson and son, Jauies
of Lincoln as well as Mr. and Mrs.
Marian McCrorey of Elmwood.
Elmer Boyles w ho has been so ser
iously ill with an attack of quinsey
for the past few weeks, is much bet
ter and was able to be down town
Tuesday of this week, meeting with
his .maii. friends and he has a lot
' ofthem. The good wife who was also
very sick, i3 now much better as well.
There was a shower at the Chris
tian church last Monday evening for
the newly-marrisd bride, Mrs. Hazel
I' ellows Young where a large number
of her young friends joined in mak
ing merry with their young friend.
Mrs. Young will make her home in
Lincoln where she will go in a short
time.
The planting of corn is becoming
general now and it is thought there
will be good stands, as the seed has
been very carefully selected and an
abundance of seed is being planted,
believing in the Biblical injunction,
that he who sows sparingly shall
reap sparingly and he who sows plen
tiful shall have a plentiful crop.
Had Enjoyable Gathering Sunday.
Mrs. W. A. Cook, living three miles
northwest of Elmwood entertained in
honor of the mother, Mrs. Katherine
Perry, on Mother's day and had be
sides for dinner a large number of
the relatives. Among theme were
Mrs. John Perry of Los Angeles, Cali
fornia; Walter Perry and wife and
daughter. Miss Edith, of Orange,
California; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Spang
ler, and daughter, Mrs. Margaret
Todd, Mrs. Addie Perry and daugh
ter, Ilelene, Everett Spangler and
family, Martin Sporer and family, all
of Murray; Noble Kiser of Mynard;
Verner Perry and daughter and John
Creamer of Ogallala.
All enjoyed a splendid time and
a fine dinner.
Dies in Elmwood Thursday.
Mrs. Leora May Willcockson, for
merly Grenslate, was born May 17,
1861 in New York and later moved
to Waukon, Iowa, where she made
her home with her parents until she
was grown, then came to the west,
residing in Iowa for a time and later
moved to Nebraska and was united
in marriage to S. N. Hardy, the wed
ing ceremony being performed by the
Rev. Cyru3 Alton, for many years
pastor of the Christian church in
Elmwood and who was for . many
years postmaster in Elmwood.
The husband died and later Mrs.
Hardy was united in marriage to Wil
liam S. Yv'iilcockson in 18S3. A few
years ago the husband died and since
Mrs. Willcockson has been making
her home with her son, Harry Will
cockson. She had been in poor health
for some time and last Thursday died
at the home of her son in Elmwood.
The funeral was held Saturday at
the Christian church, the funeral
oration being given by Rev. Ernest
E. Baker, pastor of the church here,
with interment at the Elmwood ceme
tery. Answers Call to Rest.
Miss Mary Carey was born July
29, 1842, at Hamberg. Ohio, and
passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Alice Wood3 in Elm
wood, Nebraska, Thursday, May 7,
1936.
When a small girl she removed to
Indiana and later came on west with
the parents, settling in Davis county,
Iowa, where near Bloomfield, she was
united in marriage with David W.
Miller, February 14, 1867. On April
Sth, 1S71. they located near Weep
ing Water where they farmed for a
time and in 1896 went to Bethany
to make their home.
The husband vassing away on Jan-
uary 1, 1896, Mrs. Miller continued
to reside there for some time, com
ing to Elmwood to make her home
with her daughter, Mrs. Charles F.
Woods and has since been a resident
of this place, with occasional visits
at the home of her son, Manson Miller
of Webster City, Iowa, and Cory
Miller of Lincoln.
Mrs. Miller was a lovable character
and always ready to do anything to
contribute to the welfare and com
fort of any one. She was taken quite
ill while visiting with her son in
Iowa several months ago, but while
very ill and at an advanced age, ral
lied when her daughter, Mrs. Woods
went to nurse her and after recov
mg, was able to return here with
her daughter. Since her last nickness
a number of weeks ago she was un
able to rally and sank peacefully into
the arms of her Saviour last week.
The funeral was held from the
Christian church here and conducted
by the Rev. Ernest Baker. When a
girl of near fifteen years, Mrs. Miller
became a member of the Christian
church and has ever remained stead
fast as a follower of the Master.
"Riding High."
The play of the senior class of the
Elmwood high schol was given at
the Community building last Friday
night, and notwithstanding the rain
the house was crowded to enjoy the
occasion and the very fine presen
tation of the play "Riding High."
Far From Being Dead.
The radio announced the passing
of one of the recent citizens, Mrs.
Jay Stanton, who with the husband
left Elmwood several months ago to
make their home at Sterling. Thru
some mistake the radio announced
her death, which did not occur. When
apprised of the report which had
gained currency, Mr. and Mrs. Stan
ton drove to Elmwood to see if they
could find out the origin of the re
port and to bring the happy news of
her being alive and in good health.
They were in town last week.
In Honor Mother's Day.
At the Christian church last Sun
day evening the services were fea
tured as a tribute to the mothers of
Elmwood, twenty-seven of whom
were present to listen to the very fine
address delivered by Mrs. Baker, wife
of the pastor, and were loud in their
praise of her address.
Gave the Degree Work.
At the district meeting of the
Daughters of Rebekah which was
held at Nehawka last week, the drill
team of the Rebekah assembly of
Elmwood, gave the degree work and
which was pronounced by all the at
tending delegates as being near one
hundred percent of what an initia
tion should be.
Marketing Many Cattle.
Albert Race with his two trucks
has been very busy with the deliver
ing of cattle for the farmers in this
region. The first of the week he de
livered twenty-one fine fat cattle to
Omaha for Emil Hilke who has been
feeding them for many months. He
also delivered a load for August Oeh
lerking and as well a load for Walter
Oehlerking, all excellent cattle and
In prime condition.
Visiting at Race Home.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Race are at
this time enjoying a visit from hi3
mother, Mrs. Anna Race and two
daughters, sisters of Albert, 'Misses
Ruth and Edith Race who recently
returned from Stratford, Canada,
which is near Niagara Falls, where
Lawrence Race and Loren Dennis
visited a short time since and where
on their return they came via De
troit, bringing two new cars with
them which were for the sales de
partment of Mr. Lawrence Race of
Murdock. One was sold and the oth
er i3 to be retained for Mr. Race's
own use.
Married at the Church.
On Thursday night cf last week at
the parlors of the Evangelical church
of Elmwood was celebrated the mar
riage of Miss Francis Vogt and Jacob
Brookhage when the church was fill
ed to capacity by the friends of the
happy couple who desired to do them
honor. The newlywcds will make
their home in the vicinity of Elm
wood. DRAWS DOWN FINE
Saturday evening Officers rickrell
and Stewart discovered a young man
in dire straits lying along the curb
on Vine street near Sixth street In
tersection. He was taken on into the
police station and recovering from
the effects of an overload of intoxi
cants was placed under a bond to
cover the $10 and costs fine for the
offense. He gave the name of Lloyd
Willard and stated he had been here
but a short time.
Phone news items to tio. 6.
MERCER VILLE WINS BANNER
For a number of years the Platts
mouth schools and the public library
have co-operated In promoting bet
ter reading in Plattsmouth. Through
the co-operation -of Miss Jones the
school has been able to stimulate the
reading a great deal, making it pos
sible for children to read many books
throughou tthe year. This has been
a distinct advantage in school work.
In order to stimulate this reading a
banner is awarded quarterly to the
grade or ward school reading the
largest number of books in the short
est time. For this year throughout
the past four quarters this banner
has been won by Mercerville school
of which Miss Marie Nolting is the
teacher.
TO GRADUATE SOON
Faustine Nowacek, who has been
attending the Maur Hill preparatory
school at Atchison, Kansas, since his
graduation here from the St. John's
parochial school, is to graduate this
month from the prep school. He has
had an excellent record in his school
work and has been chosen as the
valedictorian of the class of 1936, a
very pleasing honor in recognition of
his work. He expects to enter St
Benedict's college at Atchison in the
fall to carry on his studies for the
priesthood of the Roman Catholic
church. He is the youngest son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Nowacek of this
city.
NEW RIVER JOBS ANNOUNCED
Three new river projects will be
taken up in this section of the Mis
souri river soon, announcement was
made Monday from Captain Herbert
B. Loper, district engineer.
One of the projects is to be located
east and north of this city on the
Plattsmouth-Papillion bend, center
of work one mile upstream from this
city. This will comprise 8,825 linear
feet of standard dikes and 2.000 feet
of revetment.
Other projects are located near
Hamburg, Iowa and Nemaha City in
Nemaha county.
The bids on these Jobs are to be
opened at Omaha on May 25th.
E3TTENBALL MEETING
From Tuesday's Dally
At the kittenball meeting held last
night it was decided to extend the
entry date for team membership in
the league until May 18th and post
pone the opening date to May 25th.
This was done to provide additional
time for such teams as have not been
able to get organized as yet. The
schedule for the coming season will
be drawn up on May 18th.
Team managers are requested to
have as many of their players on the
field as possible tonight to assist in
placing of the lights and otherwise
getting the premises in shape for
practice play this week.
ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE
Mrs. Phillip Hirz entertained on
Tuesday afternoon her bridge club
and a very delightful time was en
joyed by the ladies and who had the
pleasure of having with them Mrs.
Herman Thomas, of Nebraska City,
one. of the club members and who
came up to enjoy the occasion.
The guests of the club for the af
ternoon were Mrs. Herb Schutz, Mrs.
L. S. Pucclik and Mrs. W. V. Oliver.
Dainty refreshments were served at
an appropriate hour by Mrs. Hirz, as
sisted by Mrs. Thomas.
The winners of the high score were
Mrs. Hirz, Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen
and Mrs. Thomas.
TO UNDERGO OPERATION
It is expected that R. W. Clement,
local Burlington agent, will be oper
ated on Tuesday at the Immanuel
hospital at Omaha, where he has been
for some time. Mr. Clement has been
in very serious condition for some
time, suffering from a liver disorder
and which it is hoped will be re
lieved by the operation.
ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES
Mrs. Fred Spangler and son,
Homer and daughter, Mrs. George
Mumm, wiih Mrs. Maggie Gobelman.
were at Hastings, Iowa, Monday
where they attended the funeral of
Mrs. Clarence Hites, 77, a relative by
mariage of Mr. Fred Spangler. Mrs.
Hites passed away Saturday after an
illness of some duration.
RETURNS HOME
Mrs. J. II. McMaken, who has been
visiting with her daughter, Mrs.
Sherman Taylor and family, t their
homo at Wymore, has returned home
after a very pleasant visit. That sec
tion of Nebraska has been receiving
good rains and the conditions look
very good.
EAGLE HEWS ITEMS
Mr. and "Mrs. Harry Piersol and
son, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Porter,
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Piersol of Lin
coln and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scat
tergood were guests last Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Pier
sol. The senior play, "Everybody's
Crazy," was presented to a large
crowd on Monday evening. The play
was very well given and those who
took part have been highly commend
ed for their achievement.
Mrs. C. G. Bender has organized a
club for boys who will make a' study
of weeds. They will make a study
of fifty weeds, know where they
grow and learn how to control them.
They will hold their first regular
meeting on May 28th.
Mr. and Mrs. John McMeen' and
June and Mr. and Mrs. John Reitter
and John Lowell of Lincoln called
last Wednesday evening at the W. B.
Hursh home.
Mrs. Lawrence Vescellius of Lin
coln visited relatives in Eagle the
first of thl3 week.
Mrs. Sarah Keil and Dorothea
visited at the J. R. Day home in Lin
coln on Tuesday.
In courtesy to Miss Cedelia Ger
hard, Mrs. Lysle Anderson entertain
ed a small group at her home in Lin
coln last Tuesday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. George Trimble and
Merna Stradley were in Palmyra last
Sunday as the guests of relatives.
Mrs. Tom Spahnle of Hastings is
visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
J. B. Peterson and other relatives
this week.
Miss Caroline Reitter is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Frank Plymale and
Mr. Plymale and family several days
this week.
Mrs. W. E. Muencliau motored to
Elmwood on Monday afternoon of
thi3 week.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones and Jack
visited in Palmyra with relatives
Monday evening.
Sunday guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. B. H. Root were Mrs. Frank
Seeman of Palmyra and Mr. and Mrs.
Merle Root of Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Allen spent last
Sunday with their son. Orlll Allen
and Mrs. Allen and . family near
Emerald.
Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer had a3
their guests last Sunday, Mr. and
Mrs. O. W. Fischer and daughter,
Mary and Mr. and Mrs- George Fris
bee of Alvo.
Mrs. Orville Hursh came out from
Lincoln last Saturday and spent the
afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. B
Hursh.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Burns and Mr.
and Mrs. Wallace Burns spent Tues
day evening of this week in Pal
myra and also attended the com
mencement program while there.
M. E. Church Notes.
D. J. Schuyieman, pastor; G. H.
Palmer, Sunday school supt.
10 a. m. Sunday school.
11 a. m. Morning worship.
7 p. m. Epworth League.
A good attendance was present
last Sunday at both morning services.
Rev. Weber of Lincoln paid a won
derful tribute to "Mother" in his
message and the special numbers
were greatly appreciated.
Rev. Drew, Nebraska University
pastor, plans to be here next Sun
day. Plan to be present next Sun
day. Everyone is welcome.
Schedule of Closing School Events.
May 17 Baccalaureate.
May 18 Class night program.
May 20 Senior Commencement..
May 21 Junior Commencement.
May 27 Alumni Dinner.
Attend Annual May Tea.
Members from the local extension
clubs reported a very enjoyable time
on Tuesday afternoon of this week
when they attended the annual May
Tea at Weeping Water. Those who
were able to attend were: Mesdames
Paul Chidester, Turley Wall, John
Fischer, ' Floyd Meyers, Fred Ru
dolph, Lawrence McMaster, August
Siekman, Fred Manners, John Root,
J. I. McCartney, Hoffman, Linnie De
les Dernier, Elmer Adams, Lester
Scattergood and Charles Scattergood.
Methodist Aid.
The ladies of the Methodist Aid
met at the church last Wednesday.
During the morning all were busy
using brooms, mops, wall brushes,
dust clothes, etc., and by noon the
church had once again received its
annual thorough cleaning. A noon
day lunch was served and the after
noon was devoted to the regular
monthly business meeting.
4-H Clubs Organize.
The Eagle Knotters Club was or
ganized the first of last week, by
Mrs. Fish of Weeping Water. The
following officers were chosen: Or
mond May, president; Keith Muen-
Disbursements
Made by the RFC
in Cass County
Amount Loaned to Fnancial Insti
tutions and Individuals, To
tals $276,137.54.
Cass county received from 1333 to
1936 disbursements to banks, linan
cial institutions and individuals from
the Reconstruction Finance corpor
ate nthe total sum of $276,157.54.
The total disbursements of this
kind for Nebraska were $19,632,163.
22. The total disbursements of this
kind for all the states including ter
ritories and the District of Columbia
were $3,948, 169, 48S. 50.
Aside from the above the sum of
$1,968,312,902.27 was disbursed in
loans throughout all the states to
Federal Land Banks and other fed
eral agencies.
At this time more than one-half of
all disbursements made by the Re
construction. Finance Corporation
have been repaid and the balance will
be repaid to the government at a low
rate of interest. ,
In addition to the above the Re
construction Finance Corporation dis
bursed through the Federal Emer
gency Relief Administrator to all the
states for relief under the Relief Act
of 1933 the total sum of $499,650,
000. Of this sum $2,053,699 was dis
bursed in Nebraska.
The Reconstruction Finance Cor
poration has also made, corn loans in
Nebraska aggregating $23,391,246.
76. Of this amount $22,819,451.56
has been repaid and the balance will
be collected in a short time.
The above is in accordance with an
announcement by Richard L. Met
calfe, state director for Nebraska for
the National Emergency Council.
HAS LARGE SCHEDULE
R. Foster Patterson, of the depart
ment of history of Tarkio college,
Tarkio, Missouri, has a large speak
ing schedule for the next few weeks.
He has been selected as commence
ment orator at a large number of
places and it is certain that a real
treat is in store for the residents of
the communities where he is to speak.
The Plattsmouth school patrons will
be delighted to have him back for
the address to the local class.
His schedule for the 1936 com
mencement season is as follows: May
12, Burchard, Nebr.; May 13, Water
loo, Nebr.; May 14, Randolph, la.;
May 15, Riverton, la.; May 19, Bell
view. Mo.; May 20, Silver City, la.;
May 21, Plattsmouth, Nebr.; May
22, Tarkio, Mo.; May 23, Otoe coun
ty at Nebraska City, Nebr., 10 a. m.;
May 23, Nemaha county at Auburn,
Nebr., 2 p. m.; May 26, College
Springs, la.; May 28, Coin, la.
GIVEN A SURPRISE
Last Sunday evening, Miss Mar
garet Ann Fitz was given a surprise
by her friends at her home, in honor
of her sixteenth birthday.
The evening was spent by playing
cards and they all enjoyed watching
her open her gifts.
At an appropriate hour very de
licious refreshments were served by
her mother, Mrs. Julius Pitz, with
the assistance of Pauline Pitz and
Virginia Kaffenberger.
Those present were Clara Toman,
Florence Wooster. Winifred Kaffen
berger, Wilfred Lockhart, Allen
White, Raymond Smock, Earl Pitt
man and the guest of honor, Margaret
Ann Pitz.
At a late hour they all departed,
wishing her many more happy birth
days. DRAMATIC CLUB PICNIC
The Plattsmouth Dramatic club
held a very delightful picnic and
outing Monday evening at the Com
munity building at La Platte. The
jolly party enjoyed the time in
dancing and games and which was
enjoyed very much with the picnic
features to add to the enjoyment of
all.
Those attending the event were:
Maybelle Taplett, Alpha Bonge,
Agnes Muenster, Lillian Garrett,
Mary Swatek, Eleanor Swatek, Edith
Solomon, Mildred Hall, Virginia
Samek, Ruth Ferrie, Roy Olson. Wil
bur Hall, Chris Bulin, Merle Mc
Crary, Robert Wurl, Don Cotner, Mr.
and Mrs. Clement Woster and daugh
ter Clementine, Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Vandervoort and son Paul.
chau, vice-president; Raymond Beach
secretary-treasurer; Orville Muen
chau, news reporter. Other members
of the club are Lloyd Root, Dayle
Trumble, Jack Jones, Robert Caddy,
Forrest Paap, Arthur Ronhovde, Or
son Wall and Roy Beach. The club
will be sponsored by William Tinker.
AV0CAJJEWS
Fred Meyers and family from the
south were enjoying a visit on last
Sunday at the home of Zeth Voyles.
Miss Dorothy Gollner was a visi
tor in Avoca for the commencement
erercises, coming down to attend the
festivities of the closing of the school
year.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Corbin were
enjoying Mother's day at the home
of their daughter, Mrs. Frank Dean
of Murdock and the remainder of the
family.
Earl Freeman and family were
over northeast of Weeping Water
last Sunday enjoying the day as well
as paying honor to Mrs. Ed Freeman,
mother of Earl.
Thomas Cromwell of Lincoln, was
a visitor in Avoca last Tuesday and
was looking after some business and
meeting his many acquaintances and
friends while here.
John Ruhge, Jr., and family, who
make their home at Talmage, were
spending the day last Monday at the
home of the parents of Mr. Ruhge,
J. II. F. Ruhge of Avoca.
Jordan Kokjer who is attending
school at Doane College at Crete, was
a visitor at home for over last Sun
day and was pleased to celebrate
Mother's day with his mother and
father.
Charles Durham who is engaged
in conducting a cafe at Central City,
was spending the week end in Avoca
with his mother, thus honoring her
by coming personally to see her, the
very best way.
Louis Carsten was visiting in and
near Nehawka for a number of days
the past week, visiting at the home
of J. G. Wunderlich and a number of
the Shumacher families, and enjoy
ing a very splendid time.
Commencement of the Avoca
schools is slated for Tuesday of the
coming week when the ceremonies
closing the schol year will be had.
Dr. Martin of the state university
has been selected as the speaker.
The baccalaureate sermon of the
graduating class cf the Avoca high
school is to be held at the Congre
gational church of Avoca on the com
ing Sunday night and will be deliv
ered by the Rev. Thompson of Lin
coln. Mrs. Wm. Hollenberger was a visi
tor in Lincoln for some four days
extending over the week end where
she was guest for the time at the
home of an aunt, Mrs. R. J. Smith,
returning home Tuesday of this
week.
Jess Thomas of Missouri who is
visiting in the neighborhood and
Everett Mann and wife of Howe and
Ed Freeman and wife, the latter par
ents of Mr. Earl Freeman, were
guests at the Earl Freman home last
Monday.
John Hallstrom, father of our
banker, was a visitor In Avoca for
the past few days and while here was
making some built-in book cases and
other furniture at the home of the
son and as well visiting during the
meantime.
Little Eleanor Nutzman, 4 year old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nutzman
has been very sick for the past few
days. The best of medical service
has been given and also the best of
nursing are in order that she may
recover her health.
Yes it is a fine car recently pur
chased by Dr. J. W. Brendel, a Pon
tiac, of the latest design and equip
mena, and all his friends are aware
of the fact for they all have enjoyed
a ride in it, and if you have not It
is your fault for you can.
Messrs. Fred Bartell and Fred
Emshoff were over to Kansas City for
over Sunday where they went to visit
their son. Hold on here, how is that?
Well, the lad was indeed the son of
one of the gentlemen and the adopted
son of the other, so there now.
Elmer Henning and the family
were over to Cedar Creek and Louis
ville for the day last Sunday where
they visited at the home of the moth
er of Mrs. Hennings and also the
parents of Mr. Henning, they all en
joying the day most pleasantly.
Mr. and Mrs. George L. Brinton of
Elmwood, Mrs. Brinton being daugh
ter of Mrs. Rachel Everett, were
guests at the Rachel Everett home
for Mother's day, as wa3 also Mr.
and Mrs. N. J. Everett of Lincoln
and with Miss Leona and Cyrus
Everett made a happy house full of
the family who were there to honor
mother.
Anna Jane Barker and mother, Mrs.
Ella Barker, manager of the tele
phone exchange at Malcolm, were en
joying Mother's day at the home
of Mrs. Emma Meyers, mother of
Mrs. Barker and grandmother of Miss
Anna Jane Barker. The gathering
was made more enjoyable as Miss
Clara Meyers, another daughter who
makes her home at Lincoln, was there
as well.
Mother's Day Dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Greenrod at
V
JT IS far more import-
ant to consider the sta
bility and responsibility
in selecting your insur
ance companies than it is
to save a few cents by
buying so-called "cheap
er" insurance with all its
uncertainty.
Sear! S. Davis
(H'i'i( i:si !sn KI.OOK
Platts. State Bank Bldg.
their country home entertained for
the day and dinner last Sunday and
had there for the occasion Louis Car
sten, sr., father of Mrs. Greenrod,
Gust Ruhge and family, Fred Ruhge
and family and W. O. Johnson and
family, the latter from Weeping
Water.
Got to Be Born Sometime.
That is a fact, and so Leona Ev
erett chose May 16th for her natal
day, and likewise Leslie Potts also
took the same day, while Lee Ilaupt
mann and Claude Hollenberger joined
the other two and here we have four
celebrating their birthday anniver
saries on May 16th. Happy birthday.
To Marry May 20th.
Miss Annie Allyserger of Syracuse
and Mr. Paul Straub are to be unit
ed in marriage on May 20th, at the
Catholic church and after which
there will be a reception and dance
at the pavilion at Syracuse in the
evening.
Will Need Three Teachers.
The Avoca schols are to need three
teachers for the coming year, an
Charles Barto has accepted an offer
to teach at Dannebrog and Miss Dor
othy Sandeen has accepted an offer
to teach in Lincoln and another of
the teaching force of this year will
marry in June, which eliminates her
and eo it will be necessary to secure
three new instructors.
Builds Porch at Home.
Elmer Corbin has been having a
new porch on his home in Avoca
and otherwise improving the home
in order that he and the good wife
may have the most pleasure in the
home. There were also visiting for
the day last Sunday at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Frank Dean and
family of Murdock.
Will Spend Summer in West.
With the closing of the school year
Stuart Maseman, the thirteen year
old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mase
man, is departing for Bertrand where
he will spend the summer at ths
home of John Ehlers who is an uncle
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maseman will
take their son to Lincoln Sunday to
catch the train for Bertrand.
VISITS AT LINCOLN
Oliver Ilenton drove to Lincoln
Thursday afternoon where he wa3 a
guest of his cousin, Orin Contryman.
The boys returned to Plattsmouth
Friday evening. Mr. Contryman is
again an honor student at the Uni
versity of Nebraska this year.
HAIL Mil
Farmers, Notice!
WE WRITE
Hail Insurance
on Growing Crops
Rates Reasonable
No Assessments
PROMPT SETTLEMENT
King Horn Klub Dance, Wed
nesday, May 13th, Legion Hall.
PHONE- 15
Plattsmouth
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