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0 PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEEX JOURNAL PAGE srs MONDAY. AUGUST 23. 1937. Map Plans for Coming Year in ihe Auxiliary (Continued from Page 1) the September meeting. The year's program includes: July meeting Trophies, Awards and Installation. Legion commun ity building. August Convention Plans, Picnic and Luncheon. Plattsmouth Country club. September Music and Travelogue. Mrs. P. Y. McFetridge, hostess; Mrs. E. O. Woman. Mrs. Frank Rebal and Mrs. Robert Cappell, associate hos tesses. October -i-Unit activities. Past presidents as special guests. Mrs. L. S. Devoe, hostess. November Membership. Meeting open to all eligibles. Mrs. C. A. Mar shall, hostess. December Rehabilitation. Arrange toys. Christmas party. Mrs. Elmer Webb, hostess. January Legislation. .Mrs. Lar son, hostess. February Americanism and Na tional Defense. Mrs. Henry Soen nichsen, hostess. March Community service plans. Mrs. R. P. Westover, hostess. April Child Welfare; Education war orphans. Juniors as guests. Mrs. A. H. Duxbury. hostess. May Poppies. Gold Star women as special guests. Mrs. Otto Lutz, hostess. june Fidac. Lawn party. Elec tion. Mrs. Otto Keck, hostess. Names of associate hostesses will be announced at each meeting for the succeeding month. To Conduct Blind Survey The Auxiliary's Community Ser vice committee will make a survey of nil i.iinri nsrnii5 in this oortion of U tr r . m. Cass county, pursuant to a request marl bv State Assistance Director Vandemoer. This survey is state wide and includes filling out a lengthy questionnaire or history sheet for each totally or partially blind person. Work is to be com pleted by September 1st. Inasmuch as these history sheets form the basis of establishing financial aid and a state sponsored vocational training program for the blind. It is import ant that the survey be most complete. The committee has the names of four residing in this vicinity now on the state list. Anyone knowing of blind or partially blind persons not now receiving blind assistance are asked to report their names to Mrs. Homer Sylvester, phone 207 (regardless of whether they may need or desire state assistance). In this way the survey can be made 100 per cent, as request ed by Mr. Vandemoer. Six to State Convention Final arrangements for the auto trip to the state convention at Scotts bluff were made at the meeting. Six ladies, Mrs. Elmer Webb, Mrs. Edgar Creamer, Mr3. Eugene Woman, Mrs. Otto Keck, Mrs. Faye McClintock and Mrs. H. L. Gayer will attend the con vention which opens tomorrow. Cars will be driven by Legion delegates Eugene Woman and H. L. Gayer, leaving here tonight around mid night. Honor Past State President Lottie Rosencrans, past state presi dent and past president of the local unit was honored at the meeting by being presented with a gift for her new home. She will be married early in September to F. J. Knecht, of South Bend, where they will reside. Following the business session a pleasing program of games and con tests, arranged by Mrs. P. Y. McFet ridge and Mrs. Frank Rebal of the program committee, occupied the at tention of the ladies until late after noon. Small prizes were awarded winners. SCHOOL BELLS TO RING LINCOLN, Aug 21 (UP) School bells will toll a few days earlier than usual this year for many Nebraska pupils. Charles A. Bowers, executive sec retary of the Nebraska State Teach ers Association said approximately one-third of the schools would open August 30, half on"Sept. 6 and the remainder a week later. "The calendar this year puts two strikes on most of the youngsters," Bowers said. "When the boards of education saw they could get- three school days in the first week in Sept ember it was too good a chance to mi3S." RETURNS FROM ROCHESTER Attorney D. O. Dwyer has return ed home from a short stay at Rochester, Minnesota, where he was given a checkup at the Mayo clinic and enjoyed a rest from his legal work. Mr. Dwyer returns very much re freshed and ready to take on his legal work with renewed vigor. He found the clinic filled with large numbers from all parts of the county there for treatments and examination. LEAVES FOR NEW FIELDS From Saturday's Daily This morning Jack Chadwick, wlio for almost four years has been lo cated here as a worker for the A. W. Farney company in their iver con tract, is leaving the city for Onawa, Inwn. where he will be located in the future. Jack is to make the trip on one of the boats of the company and will have a very pleasant week end jour ney up the Missouri river to his des tination on the -Iowa side of the stream. There is a great deal of work in the Sioux City area to be carried out in making the river navigable and the stream from Missouri Valley north will furnish considerable em ployment. Jack has made many friends in his residence here and who regret very much to see him leave the commun ity where he has been a popular fig ure. SECURES AN ACQUITTAL "The night shall be filled with music The cares that infest the day. Shall fold their tents like the Arabs And silently steal away." Friday afternoon before Judge C. L. Graves was heard the complaint that had been filed against Charles Kunsmann, charging him with dis turbing the peace. At the hearing yesterday there was only the evidence of the arresting of ficer as to the disturbance, no other witnesses being found who would testify as to being dbturbed. The court dismissed the action against Mr. Kunsmann through lack of corroborative evidence. STUDENTS SEEK HOMES There have been many calls to the office of the City Superintendent for light housekeeping rooms for girls who wish to attend high echool this year. If anyone has any rooms of this kind if they will call the office of the City Superintendent he will give their tame to those making re quests. Several &irls wish to work for their board and room and attend high school. Any home wishing to secure a girl on this basis, of doing house work and helping around the home for her board and room, will please call the office of the City Superintendent, No. 103. VISIT RELATIVES HERE Rev. and Mrs. Clifford Cecil of Greeley, Colorado, arrived In the city Thursday for a visit with their rela tives and friends. They are visiting his mother, Mrs. Isaac Cecil and Mr. and Mrs. David Rutherford at the farm west of the city while here, Mrs. Rutherford being a sister. Rev. Cecil, who was formerly pas tor of the Christian church at Shen andoah, Iowa, is now pastor of the Greeley church, one of the largest of that denomination- in northern Colo rado. VISITING AT LINCOLN Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Davis are at Lincoln where they are visiting with Mrs. Parker, mother of Mrs. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Davis are also enjoying the observance of their seventh wed ding anniversary. Wednesday Price Guaranteed for Wednesday Only HENS 5 lbs. or over, lb 19 4 to 5 lbs., lb 16$ Lights and Leghorns ... 14 SPRINGS 4 lbs. and Over ....... 20 Under 4 lbs 19 Leghorn Springs, lb. 17$ CREAM The new cream grading law is now in effect and it may not mean much so far. But they are going to get more strict as time goes on. You don't need to be alarmed, but just take the usual, care of your cream and it will be O.K. We have from 150 to 20) cream customers each week, and I am sure that 95 of them have No. 1 cream If you have 3 or 4 coops of poultry to sell, call for our truck service A. R. CASE & CO. Phone 2'38-J, Noon or Evenings West of Ford Oarage r Mm Uanied you n Infantile Paralysis Deaths In Omaha OMAHA. Aug. 20 (UP) The tenth fatality In the infantile paralysis epi demic here was reported today by Dr. F. H. Kinyoun, city health commis sioner. The latest victim was Robert Orley Wilson, nine, who became ill Sunday. Richard Hausen, 19, of Stanton, la., also succumbed to the disease in a hospital here yesterday. Forty-nine cases have been reported since May 1. Chester D. Foster, River Inspector, Dies Suddenly Stricken at Work With Heart At tack He Passes Away as He Reaches Home. Chester D. Poster, 45, inspector on the Missouri river improvement work here, died late Friday afternoon of a neart auacK tnai ne sunereu uue engaged at his work. When he was stricken associates called medical aid and Dr. R. P. West over arrived at the scene to render assistance and the ailing man was taken by car to his home In the Herold apartments. As he reached home he passed away. Mr. Foster has been a sufferer from a chronic heart ailment for a num ber of years and he has had several severe attacks in the past. He is survived by the widow, Mrs Clara Foster and one son, Chester B. a student in the local high school. Mr. Foster was a veteran of the World war, enlisting in July 1916 in the coast artillery corps and served In that organization until September 1919. During the war he was raised to the grade of sergeant in which rank he was discharged. He was a member of the local American Legion post the past year. In recent years he has been a member of the U. S. Engi neers force and three years ago came to Plattsmouth to assist in the river improvement work at this place. Since coming here Mr. Foster and his family have made many friends and who regret very deeply his pass ing and share with the family the deep loss that has come to them. The body is at the Sattler funeral home where friends may call this eve. ning from 7 to 9 to take a last fare well. The body will be taken Sunday to Kansas City, Missouri, where the funeral will be held on Monday. DOING VERY WELL The reports from the V. S. Veter ans hospital at Lincoln are to the effect that Henry G. Soennichsen, who is there recovering from an oper ation and treatment, is doiner very nicely. The many friends of Mr. Soennich sen are hopeful that he may soon be able to return home and be back on his regular duties. 3 "Eat Flelschmann's WE DELIVER PHONE 23 AND 24 Wednesday Specials Everyday Soda Crackers, 2-lb. caddy. . 19 Fine Granulated Sugar, 10 lbs. ....... 52$ Heinz Tomato Juice, 46-oz. can ....... 27$ Welch's Tomatoe Juice, pint bottle . . . 15$ Shurfine Grape Juice, pint bottle 19 Shurfine Beverages, 3 Ige. bottles ..... 25$ Assorted Plus Bottle Deposit. IGA Lye, 3 cans for 23$ Cooking Apples, 7 lbs. for 25$ Blue Diamond Catsup, 14-oz. bottle. . .10$ Sunkist Flour, 48-lb. bag $1.79 CANNERS' SPECIALS Mason Fruit Jars, pints, 69; quarts. . .79$ Mason Jar Caps, per dozen 23 Jar Rubbers, red lipped, 6 doz.. ..... .25$ Pure Cider Vinegar, gallon 23$ MEAT DEPARTMENT Jei7l Shortening 2 lbs. . Cudahy's Summer Sausage, lb. . ! . . Beef Steak, Corn fed shoulder, lb'. . Cheese, Full Cream Longhorn, lb'. . ,y"""-"S3"gat Flelschmann's Yeast for Health"! A. E. Edgerton Resigns Post in Governm't Work Head Here of the State and Federal employment Agencies Leaves on Account of 111 Health. A. E. Edgerton, who has been the head of the local office of the state and federal employment agencies since, its organization in 1933, has resigned his position owing to his poor health. Mr. Edgerton was enrolled In this work at the outset of the program when the re-employment was v in charge of A. H. Duxbury, as a volun tary worker to start the relief .work. In July 1933 Mr. Edgerton was en rolled in the work and has been a most faithful worker and on the job each day as long as his health would permit. He has had charge of the work of registering several thousand workers for all federal projects in this sec tion and during: his tenure of office he has been called upon to supply workers for all of the river improve ment projects and all other govern ment work iu this section where la bor was needed. The Plattsmouth office has ranked as one of the most' efficient in the state and has been conducted in a manner that has won Mr. Edgerton commendation from all of the com panies that have had business with the office. Mj Edgerton In his retirement has received the highest praise from those in charge of the work for the state and federal governments for his loyalty and R. F. Vogeler, direc tor of the work has expressed to the retiring local director the regret of their organization that the health of Mr. Edgerton has made this move necessary. George Pierce of the Omaha office of the National Re-employment ser vice will be here Monday to take up the work of the office. In connection with the office here Mr. Vogeler has assured that as long as there Is activity In this area justi fying the existance of an office, the Plattsmouth office will be continued. RUBBER STAMPS The Journal has established a con nection with one of the largest rub ber stamp manufacturers in this ter ritory, whereby we will be able to supply rubber stamps, corporate and notarial seals, daters, etc., on short notice, at a price which we believe is as low as you will find anywhere. Stamps may be ordered through this office and will be sent prepaid direct to purchaser. A special low price is in effect at the present time on cus tomers check endorsing stamps. Anyone desiring to purchase rub ber stamps of any kind, call at the Journal office. Can also supply sig nature stamps, duplicating handwrit ing, together with the new rotary dater and time stamp for stamping receipts and other documents. Yeast for Health"c 27 21(i WILL SEED LOTS The Plattsmouth cemtery board has arranged with the superintendent of the cemetery that those who own lots in either addition of the Oak Hill cemetery may have them re- seeded. The superintendent will look after the seeding of the lots with the lot owners purchasing the seed and the work of seeding will be without any other cost. The lot owners may purchase the seed at any of the local stores and Mr. Russell Hackenberg, the super intendent, will call for the seed if he is notified by the purchaser. SEEK INFORMATION Relatives of the Claus lioetel fam ily are anxious to learn of their whereabouts and condition as they are now supposed to be in some sec tion of Washington. Reports have been received here but the parties giving them have not been located. Anyone that may have heard of the condition of the Uoetel family should get in touch with Mrs. Frank Cheval and all information will be gratefully received. Anyone may reach Mr3. Cheval by calling No. 557-W. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT The many friends of Miss Alice Rohren will be pleased to learn that 6he is showing improvement at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha where she has been undergoing treatment. Mi3s Rohren is rallying nicely and it is hoped she may soon be able to return to this city and resume her duties as housekeeper at the St. John's parish house. Plattsmouth, Tries., Wed., 24-25 PINEAPPLE Del Monte or Dole Sliced 4 large Slices in 15-oz. Can Quakei Pued Wheat Regular ' "fl PC Packages m for. Jlp Glenn Valley Catsup, 14-oz. Cot. SHORTENING. 1-lb. Ctn..13i Snitt'x Jewel lira ml POT ROAST, lb. 12 Y2$ Choice, Tender lleef HAMBURGER, 2 lbs 27 F rex lily Ground lleef Out STEAK, tender Beef Shldr.15 Tender Sirloin Cuts, lb 19 MINCED LUNCHEON or BOLOGNA, selected, lb. 15 PEANUT BUTTER, 2 lbs.25 Fresh, Hulk WHITING FISH, 3 lbs 25 $ Selected Quallty Country Boy Evergreen 313 for 29c Boys' Club PEAS St f No. 2 Cans COBBLER POTATOES, Pk. 25 BANANAS, lb 5 SWEET POTATOES, Lb 5 FiinoT ni Crop, Alabnmti CELERY, Lge. Stalk 10i FreMli, Trailer, Calif Well Jllenched ONIONS, 4, lbs. 17 l . S. Xo. l, Calif., l ei. ;lohra CABBAGE, Lb. 2y2 Frewh, Solid, tlreen Fine Granulated Beet SUGAR 100 lbs, $5.15; 10 Pure Cane, 100 lbs, a $5.35. 10-lb. CI. Bag. . PEN-JEL, Fruit Pectin, Pkg Heavy Red Jar RUBBERS 6 Pkgs. for Hinky-Dinky BUTTER l-lb. Carton 34 CASCO BUTTER, lb., 34c Sunlight Margarine Son....2for35c Cofelt's Coffee, lb.. .23$ ISSUING DISTRESS WARRANTS County Treasurer John E. Turner and his force of workers are busily engaged in preparing distress war rants for taxes that are delinquent. The treasurer's office is now is suing these at the rate of 100 a day and which are turned over to the sheriff. There have been many coming in eacITday to pay their tax and escape the matter of the warrants. DELAYED BY WASHOUT FYom Thursdays rall Passenger train. No. 19 northbound on the Missouri Pacific, was delayed almost four hours this morning. A washout on the main line tracks near Atchison held the train back and it was after 11a. m. before it reached this city. The train is due here at 6:20 a. m. CONDITION IMPROVING Report comes from the hospital in Omaha that Mrs. Everett Pickens is improving. It will be necessary for her to remain in the hospital for some time. The Misses Maryann and Celia Le- pert, daughters of James Lepert and G. Lepert respectively, went on a trip to Reliance, S. IX, with Mr. and) Mrs. Joseph Kafka. Mr. Hafka i3; their uncle.- i OUR FIRST SHOWING OF New Fall Dresses Colorful' J-ozettci HOLLYWOOD DRESSES of ; WashablgRcnee Crepe If -'T IOC I 9i : sigt& V it X:- .o;W: - j I If yM . -PifeSm is Mtfehiit i s c 5 , lift xmrnthmi rSiic 12-44 vfewTifJl ! Guaranteed ') W&& AMWM X 5' I W if 1 :! I Dont Miss This Sbecial . III? - t i ui Cass County's Largest PEASE STVILIE SHOP I PLATTSMOUTH, VrrAAAAAArrrrAArrrWSrVy WILL FILE APPEAL CHICAGO, Aug. 19 (UP) Attor neys for Al Rearface) Capone said today they would appeal a federal I court ruling that the former Chioago I gang leader must serve a year in the Cook county jail were after com pleting his federal term at Alcatraz. Abraham Tietebaum said his ap peal would -be based on the charge that Capon? was sentenced twice for the same offense and therefore placed in "double jeopardy." Capone was sentenced to 10 years in the federal prison and one year in the county jail on an income tax eva sion charge. He will be eligible for release from Alcatraz in 1D29. Federal Judge James H. Wi'.ker son last week upheld the jury ver dict under which Capone was sen tenced. TO VISIT IN IOWA Mrs. J. C. Couch and son. Jack, of Lincoln, have been here for the past few days as guests at the home of Mrs. Couch's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal. Mr3. Couch and son and Mrs. Rebal are leaving Friday for Iowa City, Iowa, where they will spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. George Rebal and other relatives. All kinds of commercial print ing done promptly at the Journal offica. -Jji o iinra Showing Exclusive Ladies Store NEBRASKA y