THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1937.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOEHNAL
PAGE SEVEN
Chinese Troops
Mobolized to
Oppose the Japs
Prepare to Resist Demands of Jap
anese in the Peiping Area as
War Seems Near.
By ROBERT BERGOV
United Press Staff Correspondent
SHANGHAI. July 14 (UP)
China's leaders, steeling themselves
to defy the Japanese war machine,
mobilized a formidable army today
and ordered authorities at Peiping to
stand firm against any demands.-
The government instructed Gen.
Sung Cheh-Yuan, head of the semi
autonomous northern government:
"Yield no inch of territory. Do not
disgrace the nation. Sign no agree
ment."
Generalissimo Chiang Kai-Shek,
the country's strong man, commander-in-chief
of the army, was expected
at Nanking, the capital, to take
charge.
It was said authoritatively that
heavy concentrations of crack cen
tral Chinese army soldiers were mo
bilizing along the Lunghai railroad,
350 miles south of the Peiping area.
From their mobilization line they
could take the TCain line Peiping
Hankow railroad direct to the Peip
ing front.
It was reported that SI war planes
had arrived at Loyang, in Fukien
province in the south, ready to speed
to Peiping.
Government leaders, awaiting
Chiang Kai-Shek, held an emergency
conference at Nanking this after
noon.
Officials of the Kuomintang, the
dominant government political party,
urged newspapers to maintain calm
while the government decided its
policy.
There were increasing igns of
an unusual national unity in this
crisis, and a disposition at what ever
cost to stand up to Japan and resist
any effort at further encroachment
on China's territory and sovereignty
The Chinese Communist party de
manded in a manifesto:
1. That Gen. Sung Chen-Yuan, at
Peiping, use all the troops at his dis
position to fight the Japanese.
2. That the national government
dispatch reinforcements to aid the
29th army, defending the Peiping
area.
i. That the government wipe-outl
traitors. -
The manifesto appealed for united
action by the Kuomintang and the
Communist party to resist the Japan
ese and drive them from China.
Hardening of sentiment, and the
prospect of war, sent down stocks
Three government bond issues drop
ped four yuan ($1.20). This was
the maximum drop permitted under
the rules and trading in the issues
v as suspended. Prices generally were
from 10 to 12 yuan (53 to 53.60) be
low last week's levels.
The Tsingtao correspondent of the
Central News Agency quoted Shigern
Kawagoe, Japanese ambassador, , as
saying that hostilities might attain
wider proportions and hence that
Japanese residents would be evacu
ated from China. He said that Japan
must send more troops to protect
Japanese lives ana property. He in
sisted Japan wanted to deal with lo
cal authorities at Peiping and did
not "need" formal negotiations with
the National government.
The war office at Nanking was ac
tive, and everything was ready for
big scale mobilization.
Fewer and fewer people thought
that the war with Japan, threatened
for so man j" years, could long be
avoided. Certainly Chinese author
ities would be glad to effect a peace
able settlement of the situation at
Peiping. But it was emphasized that
any agreement would have to be an
honorable one, and few people
thought that a peace with China re
garded as honorable would be accept
able fo Japan.
The general feeling among ordi
nary people seemed to be that war is
inevitable some time and that it
would be better to face issues now
than to make further humilitatlng
concessions. Organizations were be
ing formed at many places to support
the government in the emergency,
and newspapers were unanimous in
demanding resistance.
PRAISES SENATOR ROBINSON
LINCOLN, July l (UP) Gover
nor R. L. Cochran said today that
the death of Senator Robinson had
removed one of the nation's ablest
statesmen. He stated, "The untimely
death of Senator Robinson deprives
the nation or one of the ablest lead
ers at a time when his services were
needed most. Throughout his .long
public career, his services were mark
ed by an unselfish statesmanship."
Murray
John Bauer of Plattsmouth -was a
business visitor in Murray last Mon
day morning.
W. G. Boedeker was looking alter
some business matters in Omaha on
Monday of this week.
Joe Martis was called to Omaha
Monday of this week, driving over
to the big town in his car.
Mrs. Belle Watson was a visitor
in Omaha for the day last Sunday,
guest of relatives and friends.
Mrs. Robert Bestor who is visiting
here from Mitchell, South Dakota,
was visiting at Syracuse at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Troop from
Monday until Wednesday of this
week.
Albert Young has been working at
the farm home of Alfred Gansemer
making repairs on some grain bins
in the granary, as Mr. Gansemer is
storing a portion of his crop for the
present.
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Peck and fam
ily, Willard Lewis and wife, departed
Saturday for the northern part of
the state where they will visit for a
number of days at the home of the
parents of Mrs. Peck and of Willard
Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Lewis.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Philpot were
in Weeping Water last Thursday at
tending the funeral of the late Mrs.
Charles Philpot who was killed in an
ai to wreck as she was going home to
Los Angles after having attended the
funeral of her sister, Mrs. Eldon
Panska.
Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles de
parted last week for Holbrook, Ne
braska where they have a farm. They
have a goodly number of acres of
wheat which is being harvested and
they went to see that the grain was
marketed. They also expect to visit
with friends during their stay there.
Mrs. Allie Hughes who has been
visiting at Casper, Wyo., for the past
month, returned last week to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gregg.
Mrs. Grace Chambers who has been
here staying at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Roy Gregg and also visiting with
her mother, departed early this week
for her home in Denver.
Passes Away at Weeping Water.
Thomas Christian was born in
Scotland county, Missouri on March
11, 1869, four years after the close
of the Civil war, a portion of which
was fought in that part of the state.
Mr. Christian, passed, to the other
world on July 8, 1937, at his late
home in Weeping Water, .after an
illness extending over a number of
weeks and which was culminated by
four paralytic strokes. During his
last hours he was tenderly nursed by
the wife and daughter of which Mrs.
Hobart Blake of Murray was one.
Funeral services were held from
the Hobson funeral home in Weep
ing Water, conducted by the Rev
Parcell, pastor of the Menonite
church of that city. Interment was
at Ihe Oakwood cemetery at Weeping
Water. Pall bearers were Troy Wiles,
Melvin Wiles Everett Wiles, Ivan
Buschelmann, Bert Wade and Charles
Blake.
The deceased wa3 united in mar
riage of Miss Hulda McDonald of
Memphis, Mo., on August 3, 1899.
Two children died in infancy and
five with the mother remain to mourn
his passing. They are: Lester Chris
tian of Elmwood; Mrs. Ida Blake of
Murray; Pauline Jensen, Weeping
Water; Sylvia Hiatt of Elmwood; Jo
seph Christian, at home. There are
also six grandchildren as well as a
host of friends.
Mr. Christian had made his home
in Cass county for more than thirty
years.
Attracts Much Attention.
The free moving picture show
every Saturday night, continues to
draw larger crowds of people. Last
Saturday night was like the rest.,
there was scarcely sufficient room in
town to park the cars which brought
the people to see the show and look
after the trading.
Health Not So Good.
On Tuesday morning of this week
Mrs. Hobart Blake was in Omaha,
accompanied by the husband, where
she went to the hospital for an exam
ination and observation, as her
health has not been the best for some
time past.
Visiting Friends Here.
Mrs. Mollie Berger who has been
making her. home with her daugh
ter. Mrs. Henry Ost in California for
some time, accompanied by the
daughter, arrived in Murray for a
visit with friends and relatives. Mon
day she went to Nehawka for a few
days visit with her son, Nelson Ber
ger, while the daughter has been
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Reicke. They were also
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visiting in Omaha at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Browne who
brought them to Murray last week.
Visited Brother and Family.
H. B. Poynter of St. Louis, a bro
ther of Arch Poynter of Murray, ar
rived in Murray a short time ago and
has been visiting here with his bro
ther as well as working in the harvest
field, and enjoying the stay here very
much. In a short time he expects to
leave for the west where he will
join his son at Cascade, Idaho, where
the son, Lloyd, is engaged in cutting
trees for lumber in the pine woods
near Cascade. Mr. H. B. Poynter
expects to accept a position on a
ranch where he has a position secured
by the sou.
Many Babies Arrive.
The services of Dr. R. W. Tyson
have been called into requisition in
the welcoming of a number of babies
into the world. A young lady tipping
the beam at eight pounds arrived at
the home of Raymond Earnman near
Union, while at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Clelland Gansemer, there ar
rived a son, with mother and young
man getting along nicely, and to add
to this also a daughter arrived at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orville
Philpot the same day, June 8th.
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank all our neigh
bors and friends who so kindly sym
pathized with us in the loss of our
dear mother, also for the contribu
tions of flowers and those acting as
pall bearers. Mrs. Lula McKinney,
Mrs. Cassie Pointer, Mrs. Manda
Smith, John, Ed and Rose Redden.
Mrs. Mollie Berger, of California,
has been visiting in and around
Murray for the past two weeks.
Mrs. Vesta Clark was visiting in
Union Tuesday of last week at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Olive
Finnej. Other guests there were Mr.
and Mrs. N. R. Kennedy, of Council
Bluffs and Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Pickert, of Indiana.
Last Saturday, while Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Merritt were in Plattsmouth
they had a slight accident, having
their car hit and damaged by an
other vehicle, but neither of them
were hurt beyond a slight shaking
up.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Newton and
son Charles were visiting Sunday
with Mrs. Vesta Clark.
Miss Freda Crunk was visiting at
the home of her parents of near
Union last Sunday, returning Sun
day night to her work.
On last Friday evening, Mr. and
Mrs. Ott Scotten, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Noel and kiddies and Mr. and Mrs.
Earl Merritt all went to Plamore
park with a picnic supper, and while
there took a swim. This celebrated
Mrs. Noel's birthday and everyone
had a good time.
Velour 2-piece living room suite,
$8.50. Hiatt Furniture Co.
Cooling: Off
Senate Leader
Found Dead in
Apartment
Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Ar
kansas Dies Suddenly Leader in
Roosevelt Court Fight.
WASHINGTON, July 14 (UP)
Senator Joseph T.-Robinson, D., Ar
kansas, the chief legislative aide of
President Roosevelt, died suddenly
today from a heart attack.
Death came to the veteran legis
lator from Arkansas in the midst of
his fight for enactment of President
Roosevelt's supreme court fight.
Robinson died at 8:15 a. m. (e.s.t.)
in his apartment in the Methodist
building across the park from the
capitol.
Only relatives of Robinson who
were in Washington at the time of
death were his two nephews, Joe
Brewer and Joe Robinson, who work
in his senate office.
Robinson, since the start of the
court fight, had been prominently
mentioned as President Roosevelt's
supreme court appointee to succeed
Associate Justice Willis Van DeVau
ter, who resigned in June.
It. was believed probable that Rob
inson's death would delay outcome
of the judiciary battle. The senate
probably will adjourn as soon as it
convenes today.
Cause of Robinson's death was not
immediately learned.
Robinson was 65 years old and ap
parently in the prime of health.
Friends believed, however, that his
heavy duties of the current session
of congress had sapped his strength.
Robinson's death apparently was.
due to a heart attack. The majority
"Died Like a Soldier"
WASHINGTON, July 14. (UP)
President Roosevelt received the
news of the death of Senator-Joe
T. Robinson, In bed.
"A soldier has fallen with face
to the battle." he said.
The senate met at noon and ad
journed a short time later. There
has come from all groups in the
senate the expression that Sen
ator Robinson be given a state
funeral in the senate chamber.
President Roosevelt will attend
any service here and Vice Presi
dent John Nance Garner is leav
ing his home at Uvalde, Texas, to
attend the services at Little Rock,
Arkansas.
leader was found unconscious on the
floor of his apartment early today,
and was dead when physicians ar
rived. ; .j.
He was pronounced dead by Dr.
Warren .Fletcher of Casualty hos
pital. Robinson leaves the senate aiter
2 4 years service, on the verge of new
honors. He was the choice of his
colleagues for the Bupreme court va
cancy caused by the resignation of
Justice Van Devanter and it was gen
eral report that President Roosevelt
intended to reward his old and faith -
ful servant in this manner.
Senator Robinson was not on the
senate floor Tuesdav but visited the
cloak room for reports of the court
fight battle.
Dr. G. W. Cs.lver, congressional
physician, said Robinson had arisen
about midnight and fell in bath
room. Dr. Calver had examined Robinson
several times this year, had warned
him against overwork in fear of Just
such an attack at he had suffered.
Charles W. I. Jerney, sargent at
arms of the senate, said the plan call
ed for the body to be taken back to
Little Rock, Arkansas, on train leav
ing Washington at 6 p. m. Thursday.
No plans had been made for funeral
in the senate chamber.
He leaves his party torn by the
battle over the supreme court, the
worst that it has been since "a few
willful men" opposed the Wood row-
Wilson plans.
The senate majority will pass into
a contest over the leadership, the
outcome of which will indicate the
extent of the following of the Roose
velt policies.
Senator Alben W. Barklay of Ken
tucky, assistant leader, is a candidate
of those who back the president's
court plan. Senator Pat Harrison of
Mississippi, and Senator James F.
Byrnes of South. Carolina, are con
testing with Barklay for the leader
ship, they being tar from agreeing
on all Roosevelt policies on court and
labor.
The showdown will be in the cau
cus of the 7 6 democratic senators
whether the members will compla
cently follow the White House poli
cies or take a critical but friendly at
titude. After conferring with Mrs. Joseph
T. Robinson, Colonel Helsey, secre
tary of the late senator, announced a
'state funeral to be held in the cham
jber of the senate at noon Friday. Mrs.
Robinson will come from Arkansas
to attend the services.
The body then will be taken to
Little Rock for a state ceremony in
the Arkansas city where Robinson
i started his rise to popularity in poli
tical history of this country.
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descriptions are alluring enough,
but how about the goods when
you qet them?
Don't let germs infect your
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using ordinary baby powders, use
Msnnen Antiseptic Powder. It't
definitely antiseptic and fights off
germs. This famous powder is as
soft, as smooth and fine as a baby
powder can be But. in addition-
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EAGLE NEWS ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burk and son
spent last Sunday with relatives in
Lincoln.
Miss Elsie Nurop of Elgin was the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Spring
er last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Ted Spahnle of Lin
coln spent Sunday afternoon with
Fred C. Beach.
John Wall of Unadilla has been
visiting his father, W. O. Wall and
other relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hughes of
Plattsmouth visited relatives in Eagle
during the past week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Axe of Lincoln
called on Mr. and Mrs. Will Horn on
Thursday evening of last week.
Cleo Bergman left the firt part of
last week for Cherry county where
he will be employed for some time.
Mrs. Tarley Hoham left for Colo
rado the first of this week where she
plans to spend the rest of the sum
mer. Orville Mucnchau enjoyed spend
ing last week with his uncle, Frank
Wolken and also helping him with
the farm work.
Mis3 Edith Robertson had the mis
fortune to sustain a broken arm while
at the home of her brother near Elm
wood last Friday.
Mrs. Guy Jones and Jack motored
to Omaha last Thursday and visited
until Saturday with her sister, Mrs.
E. A. Miller and Mr. Miller.
Paul Chidester returned home last
Wednesday from the Bryan Memorial
hospital where he has been recuper
ating from a recent operation.
The East O Street Homemaker's
club was entertained at the home of
Mrs. Lawrence MrMaster in Alvo on
Friday afternoon of last week.
Rev. and Mrs. D. E. Springer and
Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Paine enjoyed at
tending the Epworth Assembly last
Sunday afternoon and evening.
Mrs. Audrey Stewart and nephew
and Leland McCrea of Chapman were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. AY
U. Hursh
i and Floyd on Monday evening of this
week.
Mrs. Chas. Walberg was taken to
a Lincoln nospual tne latter part oi
last week where she will receive
treatment. She was injured recently
by a fall.
Mrs. Milford Axe and children
came out from Lincoln last Thurs
day evening and are visiting at the
home of Mrs. Axe's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. L. W. Piersol. ;
Mrs. Will Norris spent last week
with Mr. and Mrs. George Westlake
of Lincoln and is spending this week
with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Norris and
family also of Lincoln.
Mrs. Bertha Wulf of Lincoln visit
ed her mother, Mrs. Pauline Oiler
man the first, of last week. Mrs.
Ollerman accompanied Mrs. Wulf
home on Wednesday for a short visit
The Handy Andy Fixit club met
last Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Charles Gonzales. Mrs. John
Fischer led the lesson for Noel who
was unable to be present. Visitors
were Mrs. Jacobmeier, Joy Rodaway,
Roger and Ralph Reeve.
Methodist Aid.
Twenty -three members of the
Methodist Ladies' Aid assembled in
the church parlors last Wednesday
afternoon as the guests of Mrs. M. E.
Boren. Two new members, Mrs. J. I.
McCartney and Mrs. Blodgett were
welcomed into the society.
Plans were completed for the six
o'clock dinner which was served to a
group of business and professional
women of Lincoln at the church on
Thursday.
Refreshments wore served by the
hostess at the close of the afternoon.
M. E. Church Notes.
D. E. Springer, pastor; G. II. Tal
mer, S. S. Supt.
Sunday school 10 o'clock.
Morning worship, 11 o'clock.
Epworth League, 7 p. m.
Everyone is always welcome to at
tend the services.
Dr. Roy E. Spooner conducted the
fourth quarterly conference on Tues
day of last week.
Choir practice is held each Satur
day evening at the parsonage.
Rev. Frank Sala will have charge
of the worship service next Sunday
morning.
Phone news Uems to Wo. 6.
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germs and infection. It costs no
more Se your druggist today.
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Cass County Farm J
f Bureau Notes
Copy furnished from Office
of County Agent Wainscott
New Bindweed Law.
Posting of the section of the new
bindweed law dealing with cleaning
of threshing machines and combines
on such machines is necessary, the
Cass County Farm Bureau has beeu
informed by the State Department of
Agriculture. Supplies for the same
can be had at the Farm Bureau office.
The state department of agricul
ture sent out bulletins describing the
aw to all threshing machine and com
bine operators on their mailing list,
but, it is thought, some individuals
were missed.
Necessity for controlling the spread
of bindweed seed by cleaning out
threshing machines and combines is
seen in the fact that one bushel of
wheat from an infested field contain
ed 2C.000 bindweed seeds in a test.
This is enough to inTest hundreds
of acres of other land if carried from
farm to farm.
Under the new law, wheat har
vested from a bindweed infested area
cannot be sold to those except who
process the wheat and destroy the
noxious weed so'ed. When wheat i3
sold at the elevator, the responsibil
ity lays with the elevator or persons
to whom the wheat is sold by the
farmer. Wheat from bindweed in
fested areas, under the law, cannot
be sold by one farm to another for
seed purposes. It may be sold as feed
only if processed so as to destroy the
viability of the seed. Failure to com
ply with the law makes an indi
vidual liable to a penalty.
Copies of the complete bindweed
law and the notices to be posted on
threshing machines and combines
have been received at the Farm Bu
reau office. Anyone who desires a
copy may have one on request.
4-H Club Camp.
Ten more days till the 1937 dis
trict 4-H club camp opens at Camp
Brewster for four days of fun and
frolic. Tho dates are July 25 to 2S.
The enrollment fee is $3.25. Remem
ber the first 75 applications received
are the ores who will be privileged
to attend. Send yours today.
Chickens Need Comfort.
The chicken like a human being
needs comfortable surroundings
during the hot summer months.
Where the human being asks for
air-conditioning, the chicken in the
farm flock needs as much cool air as
is possible to give the bird. Like in
dividuals, the hen loses her appetite
during the hot weather. Putting a
wet laying mash before her once a
day helps this situation.
Mites are pests to chickens during
the summer time. Since they belong
to the bedbug family, they do their
work at niht when the birds arc try
ing to rest. A reliable remedy -is a
mixture fo creosote or stock dip and
kerosene oil in equal parts. All of the
litter should be cleaned from the
house and then it should be sprayed.
A second application may be needed
in case of heavy infestation.
Picnic Plans.
A new circular, number 522, en
titled "Picnic Plans," has just been
prepared by N. W. Gaines and Ralph
Copenhaver, community organization
specialists from the College of Agri
culture. The circular tells how to
organize the community for a largo
picnic, the committee needed and
their duties. It gives special pointers
to be given consideration and sug
gested schedules and program of
events. The circular also contains,
suggestions for appropriate games,
contests and exhibits to provide re
creation and create interest.
Anyone wishing a copy of the cir
cular may obtain it at the Farm Bu
reau office.
G U i LTY
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