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MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1937. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI -WEEKLY JOUENAL AVOCA NEWS Elmer Hennings and family were in Omaha on last "Wednesday, where they transacted business. John Ruge has been Bick for a number of days, bis place in the amusement parlor and tavern being taken by John K. Nutzman. Methodist church were enjoying a! Christmas party last Thursday, with a seasonal program and an exchange of gifts. Clarke Taylor and wife are look ing after the home and farm of "Wil liam. Wolfe while the family are taking a prolonged vacation on the west coast. Mrs. Ora Voyles. who has been in rather roor health for some time, nnd especially poorly of late, was taken to the Bryan Memorial hos pital in Lincoln for treatment. William Kilbrick was on the mar ket at South Omaha last Tuesday with a very fine load of excellent cattle which he has just finished feeding at the yards at his farm. In a basketball game between the teams of the Elmwood school and the Avoca school which was played last Friday night at the Elmwood gym. Avoca was winner by a score ct 27 to 2 1. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Morley, of Ne braska City, were looking after some business matters in Avoca and visit ing with the mother of Ralph who has just returned from the hospital at Nebraska City. William Wolfe and wife, together v. ith Mrs. Wolfe's mother and sister, Mrs. Schumacher and Miss Clara ?:humacher, left last week for Cali fornia, where they will visit for a number of months. Mis3 Hanford. a Congregational church field worker and Rev. Taylor, both of Lincoln, were in Avoca last Sunday, conducting services here and visiting with Rev. Hall, pastor of the local church. Arthur Stander of Louisville and Mrs. Bedella Stander mother of Mrs. Fred Marquardt were visiting in Avoca last Sunday. guest3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mar quardt. where all enjoyed the day very pleasantly. Senator and Mrs. Fred L. Carsten and Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Carsten were in Lincoln, where they visited at the Bryan Memorial hos pital with Albert Sill, who has been confined there for some time recover ing frcm an operation which he un derwent recently for the restoration of his health. Albert Sill Very Sick Albert Sill, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken worse last week and was accompan ied to a Lincoln hospital by his phy sician. He was found to be suffer ing from ulcers of the stomach and had sustained a hemorrhage. His condition was so severe that an op eration was required. We are pleas ed to report he came through the ordeal in satisfactory manner and is showing very fair improvement. Getting on Very Nicely Now Mrs. Edward Morley. who ha3 been in poor health for some time past, was able to return home last week from St. Mary's hospital in Ne braska City, where she underwent an operation. Her friends trust she will continue to improve and be re stored to her former good health. Will Teach Men's Voices Miss TeSelle, teacher of Music in the Avoca schools, has volunteered to instruct a chorus of men's voices which she is organizing and which will sing at future events in Avoca. It might be they will even sing carols during the Christmas season. Will Visit with Parents Fred Gollner, who is with an or chestra which played an engagement at the Chermot ball room in Omaha Inst Wednesday, is expected to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Gollner here during the Christmas holidays. Miss Dorothy Gollner was visiting with the parents over the week end. Visited Friends Here Mrs. Simon Rehmeier of Alvo and her sister, Mrs. Maddus, of Mason City, Iowa, were visiting in Avoca last Monday, being puests at the home of Mrs. Gertrude Zimmerer. Mrs. Rehmeier was formerly a resi dent of Avoca and was much pleas ed to visit with her old friends. in this vicinity. Cverturns Load of Wocd . . John Conn, while taking a load of v ood to Lincoln in his truck, had the misfortune to overturn the truck r. he turned onto O itroet Tuesday, pilliiiK the load along the roadside and damaging the truck slightly, netting tho truck righted he rc-load- d the wood and proccdei on his way to Lincoln. Elmwood News The family of R. M. Dennis were in Lincoln last Tuesday, where they did some Christmas shopping. Joseph Parriott and wife were in Murdock early last week, where they visited their daughter, Orland Par- Mr and Mrg' N. D. Bothwell were in Lincoln Tuesday, where they look-: ed after business matters and secur ed additional goods for the store. Mrs. Guy Clement was assisting at the Bothwell store Tuesday while Mr. and Mrs. Bothwell and daugh ter, Jean Adair, were in Lincoln. Novemter Court Term Ends With the conclusion of the last jury case to be tried at the Novem ber district court term in Platts mouth. W. A. Atchison, long time court bailiff, together with Walter G. Box and Roy Rhoden, who were members of the jury panel from this vicinity, were dismissed Tuesday and returned to their homes here. Mr. Atchison was presented with two boxes of cigars by members of the jury panel. Visiting Daughter Here P. H. Walker, farmer, of Swea City. Iowa, is enjoying a at the home of his daughter. near visit Mrs. George W. Blessing. Sr., in Elmwood. He has been away from home for several months, visiting first at Los Angeles and other points in Cali fornia, and later in Texas and Old Mexico, and will remain here over the Christmas season before returning to his farm home in Iowa. Met a Drunken Driver While Orest Cook was driving home last Sunday evening and was not far from home, near the home of Mrs. Thomas Stout, a car driven by Jack Ross of Louisville ran into the car of Mr. Cook. Both vehicles were badly damaged. Mr. Ross was arraigned at Plattsmouth and plead ed guilty to a drunken driver charge being sentenced to thirty days im prisonment and having his driver's license suspended for a year. Met Former Wabash Man While visiting in the northern part of the state at Dakota City. George W. Blessing, Jr. met a business man there in the latter's general store, and upon conversing with him learn e that he was Buck Wickhard. a former resident of Wabash, who had worked as a salesman in the store of E. E. Day there. It will be remem bered that Mr. Day conducted a general store and elevator in Wabash for many years, the elevator which he operated having since been torn down to make room for the present Farmers elevator at Wabash. Mr. Wickhard was greatly interested in the town of Wabash and asked about a number of the older inhabitants there, hut Mr. Blessing could only give him a part of the information he wanted, as many of the old time Wabash people had dpearted before Mr. Blessing came to "Elmwood. Children Home for Holidays Mrs. Bess Streeter Aldrich is look ing forward to a most happy Christ mas season, when she will have the different members of the family at home for a short visit. James, who is in New York, will arrive but a short time before Christmas and will bo compelled to return to his work soon after the Christmas meeting. Charles, who is located at Los An geles, will come earlier and will also be able to remain longer. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Beechner and family of Lincoln will also be with the moth er, making a very happy family ijathering. Visiting in California Mrs. George Hall writes that she is enjoying her visit in the state of California, where she is visiting her son Stanley at Los Angeles. She ex pects to remain for some time. Married Last Sunday Miss Inez Lane and Myron Boyd were married last Sunday at the home of the bride's parents, the marriage lines being read by Rev. Hawkins, pastor of the Christian church. Only the immediate members of the two families were present. The bride and groom departed for an unknown destination, expecting FARMERS, ATTENTION WE PAY CASH FOR BEAD AHIIMLS For Quick Removal, Reverse Calls to The Fort Crook Rendering WorZis Market 3541 Prompt Service We Load to enjoy their honeymoon in seclu sion. Best wishes are extended and upon their arrival home they will 1 undoubtedly be greeted with a vocif erous greeting. Was Taken Very 111 Theo. Thimgan, who has not been in the best of health for some time, was taken suddenly worse about a week ago, and has been confined to his bed at his home here. This past week he has been feeling some bet ter and hopes are entertained that he will soon be on the highway to recovery. Stricken with Pneumonia When the A. H. Race family and Mrs. Race's father. R. M. Dennis, left Los Angeles a fortnight ago, for their home here, they did not antici pate running into the extremely cold weather that prevailed here about the time of their arrival. Without a heater in their car and only light wraps, they ran into extremely cold weather as they entered the state of Kansas, and although chilled after leaving the mild climate of the west coast, they hurried on in order to get home as quickly as possible. The day they arrived in Elmwood was extremely cold and they suffered the effects of their exposure. The follow ing day Mr. Dennis was stricken with pleurisy, which later develop ed into pneumonia, from which he was very ill for several days. He has now passed the turning point and is improving slowly, but still not com pletely out of danger. Held Profitable Bazaar Members of the Methodist Ladies Aid Society held a well attended ba zaar at the church parlors last week. As a result of their hard work, they were able to secure a neat sum from their entertainment for use in pro moting the church work. Eebekalis Enjcy Good Time The Daughters of Rebekah of Elm wood held a very pleasant Christmas party at their hall last Tuesday. An exchange of presents, a program, a Christmas tree and Santa Claus all combined to make the occasion a very enjoyable one. Due to the foggy weather making night travel hazar dous, a number of the members were unable to attend. ' n-u U winsimas rany The Eastern Star members of Elm- .... ... , wood and vicinity gathered at the t j-v f- r. 11 '-A . their annual Christmas party last Wednesday. The hostesses were Mrs. G. R. Eveland, Mrs. Herman Penter man. who accepted the offer of Mrs. Gustin to hold the meeting at her home which had been specially dec orated for another Christmas gath ering next week. The ladies enjoyed a very pleasant time, hav ing an exchange of gifts and various other features, climaxed with the serving of refreshments. Married 44 Years Ago Tuesday, December 14, marked the1 4 4th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Wood, an occa sion that was fittingly observed as mprr.bprs cf Ihp familv irnthprprl at the home. Thev are both well and happv and look" forward to many , .- r uiure pitiisaiH auiu ei sui it's ui men Hid I 1 iclfeU. q!.-, wAnr tvt Wood recalled that is was fine and warm, but that the following day, December 15, LS93, a howling bliz zard swept over the state. They find much pleasure in life, surrounded by their children and grandchildren. STATE VAULT HOLDS $1.56 SPRINGFIELD, 111. (UP) In a heavy, burglar-proof vault under the state capitol building, the state in surance department holds more than $40,000,000 worth of securities and $1.56 in cash. CANADA'S UNIONS HAVE 322,473 OTTAWA (UP) The total mem bership of all classes of trade unions in Canada at the end of 1936 was 322,473, according to the 16th an nual report of the dominion depart ment of labor. We will appreciate phone calis of news items from our readers. WE ARE THE Authorized Plymouth (and DeSoto) Dealers in Plattsmouth Make Your Next Car a 'PLYMOUTH' Till-' H TIIT STAMJS IP ItKST R. V. Bryant Motor Co. Sales and Service MANLEY NEWS Business called Villiam Sheehan to Plattsmouth last Wednesday. John Rohrdanz delivered corn to the Manley elevator last Monday. Oscar E. McDonald was looking after business in Murdock Thursday of last week. Herman Dall was called to Platts mouth Wednesday of last week on business matters. Mrs. Lawrence Krecklow enter- j tained a number of ladies at her home last Thursday. . Miss Teresa Rauth was a guest J last Sunday at the home of Mr. and ' Mrs. Frank Bergman. j Edward Sheehan, of Falls City.1 spent the week-end with his parents, j Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sheehan, Sr. j Mr. and Mrs. John Stander and niece. Miss Rosemary Stander, were shopping in Omaha last Thursday. ! Miss Katherine Sheehan returned home Friday after spending a few days with friends near Plattsmouth. I John A. Stander and family were j guests last Sunday evening at thei home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman; Rauth. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riester, ac companied by Mrs. Scheel. Sr., drove to Lincoln on a shopping exposition Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mocken haupt took the children to Louis ville last Saturday to pay Santa Claus a visit. Mrs. Rudolf Bergman was in Weeping Water last Tuesday, where she attended a meeting of the Order of Eastern Star. Robert O'Brien who is a member of the U. S. navy, arrived home this week to parents. spend Christmas with his Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien. L. V. Davis and George Wilson, of Elmwood. are sinking a well on a farm three miles southwest of town and are staying in Manley dur ing the time they are engaged in the work. John Rohrdanz was shelling and delivering corn last Monday to the Manley elevator, thus getting the grain off in the early portion of the winter while the roads are in good condition. Mrs. John Mockenhaupt and Miss Mamie Maher entertained for St. Patrick's Altar Society on Wednes- tuaj, . - v . . . . ...... . jnochle la enjoyed the after- pi" noon. Prizes for hzh score went to "uu"- 1 - Mrs. John Stander and for low store to Mrs. Fred Bauers. Attend Funeral at Murray. Oscar McDonald and family were at Murray last. Saturday to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Etta Moore, aunt of Mr. McDonald. Their son, Robert McDonald, together with five grandsons of the deceased lady, acted as pallbearers. ' Entertained at Bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keckler en tertained at their home last Monday evening, having as guests a group of Irriend3 at a delicious 6 o'clock din- Tier followed by a session at card3. These present included Messrs and Mesdames Rudolph Bergman, Oscar j Dowler. Harry Haws, Herman Rauth. of thiS vicinit': Mr" and Mrs- John F. Career and Frank Taylor and n-ifo tf 41vn r n 1 1 Mr nnH Mrs L. I A. Wiseman of Weeping Water Will Give ProgTam Thursday The Manley schools have arranged to give a Christmas party and pro- If you own anything . . . You need INSURANCE. PROTECT what you have Today! Dcn't put it off CALL 0E SEE . INSURANCE- AND ECNDS Phone- 16 Plattsmouth FIRE i r i iw - - - gram on Thursday, December 23rd. Patrons of the school and residents of the community are invited to at tend. There will be a Christmas tree and treats for the children. This will also mark the closing of school un til after the holidays. Enjoyed Family Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert entertained at a dinner at their home northwest of Manley. Those present besides the host and " ostess ; were Rev. T. Hartman and son Tvd j and wife, with their young son. Ted. ' Jr., Andrew Schliefert and family.! Oris Schliefert and family and liar- j old Schliefert and family. j Enjoyed Christmas Party ! The No Name club of Weeping Water and Manley met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Knude Jensen, where they enjoyed the annual Christmas party with a fine program and an exchange of Christmas gifts. The event opened j with a one o'clock luncheon and ! during the afternoon social session that followed Christmas songs were sung. Will Hold Elections Arrangements have been made for the holding of a meeting of residents of Plattsmouth and Plattsmouth pre cinct at the district court room in the court house at Plattsmouth to day (December 20) to select a num ber as members of the central com mittee of the A. C. P.. while on Wednesday, December 22, a similar meeting will be held at the Manley hall for the naming of the quota to represent Center precinct in this or- ganization. Similar meetings are scheduled for different dates at the various townships or precincts in the county. Those interested should take i for iics and John C. Rauth among notice and arrange to be there toug men. have a part in the naming of mem bers of the contral committee that will have charge of the affairs of the A. C. P. Center Froject Club j Thirteen members of the Center 1 Project club met with Mrs. Lawrence: Krecklow Thursday afternoon. I Mrs. Riester, president, presided ' at the business meeting. Mrs. Oris Schliefert and Mrs. Lawrence Kreck-; low presented the lesson on "Plan-! ning the Leisure Hours." After the meeting a most enjoyable social hour was spent in exchanging Christmas gifts. Refreshments were served by the hostess. The next meeting of the club will be held on January 13th, with Mrs. Oscar Dowler. F. D. E. Pinochle Club Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riester cn- KL? in) VLH U U U M ft- Toilet Sets Incense Burners Cedar Chest Stationery Incense Diary Compacts i Billfolds Cigars Tie Racks Playing Cards ft SY5. M S3? aj: Black Boards Block Sets Card Game Books tv? Domino JSy." Subscriptions j Bates Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COBB Stylish Language Indeed! Ey IRVIN S. COCK pOR YEARS, a certain worthy and highly intelligent old colored woman did our family v.-a.hlr.ar. Ore Saturday nijrht she sat in the kitchen of our home favorir.'.' hc-r door to chat with her a little while. 7f-F Aunt Milly, al thou eh very crvout. did not seem to care deeply for the present pastor of her church. "Mis' Manie," said Aunt Milly, "I'm coin' to tell you how I put that there biggoty preachin' man in his place. Ycre yestiddy cvenin' jest fo' suppertime, I wuz scttin' on my front po'ch w'en the Rev-n Rogers come alog, by. He sees me settin' there an he stops an' fum bles with, tho gafe latch, an' he scz to me he sez, 'Sist' Carter, 1 would have speech with thee' jest lak that. "Now, I ain't aim in' to let no nipgor whatsoever use mo' stylish language whut I kin. So I scz right back to him, I sez, 'Rev'n, draw nigh an' yo' shall be heard!' "Cut no sooner do he start in to speak 'en I know whut 'tis he's fixin' to say. He fixin' to ax my sympathy on 'ccunt of th3t tore-down, limb of a onmarried daughter of his'n havin erot hcrse'f mixed up in a scanda'.izm' an' bein' tawked about all over the neighborhood. "'Kev'n,' 1 sez, 'Hold! Ye re lat fall,' I sez, 'w'en rr.y husband, Isaigh Carter at the age of seventy-fo', w'en he should a' knowed bet ter, wuz mekkin' hisse'f kind of promiscuous by har.gin' around two of the lady members of the congregation, an' I went to you,' I sez, 'an axed you, as the pastor, to 'monstrate v.id him, what did you do? Jest because he'd done give you five dollars fur the new rgan fund, you to!e me to shet up my black mouth an' go on home an' 'tend to my own bizness. " 'Rev'n,' I ;cz, 'ex ye sows, so shall ye reaps! Rev'n, pass on'!" (American Xcw3 Features, Inc. ) . tertair.ed the F. D. R. Pinochle club at a Christmas party at their home j Sunday evening. Some spirited play-' jng yas indulged in and at the close' '0 tne games, prizes for high scores ; ! were awarded to Mrs. John C. Rauth ' The consolation prize went to; Walter Mockenhaiipt and he needed ; it, for his usual good lu:k deserted! him at the very beginning of the ! evening. j Harry Haws won the traveling; prize. j Delicious refreshments in keeping ; with the Christmas season were' Eerved hy tne hostess, assisted by j ber daughter. Miss Dorothy, after wnicn Mrs. Riester. in the role of , ganta Claus. presented the gifts' v,-hich had been placed by the mem- j bprs at the foot o tne gaily decorat- j ed Christmas tree. The guests linger- ed until a late hour, as all were loathe to leave this hospitable home. The next meeting will be held on January 2. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Bergman. Subscribe for the Journal. U U CI Fo Lady Manicure Sets Nail Polish Sets Box Candy Bible Hot Pads Book Ends For fclie Key Cases Cigarettes Smcking Sets Pen and Pencil Sets For the Children Cars Erector Sets Indcor Croquqet Marble Game Anagrams Taken for Any and My mother came to the kitchen V: i 4C9-F00T STACK EEECTED MARION. O. (UP) A 409-foot smoke stack, reputedly the tallest of its kind c ast of the Mississippi river, has been put into operation at a Marion power plant. Glassware Pictures, Mottoes Lamps Clock Powder Boxes Pen and Pencil Sets Cigarette Lighter Comb and Brush Sets Ash Trays Desk Lamps Teddy Bears Wooden Airplanes Table Tennis Checkers Paint Books All Magazines! feet. raw f AH ALWAYS CLAIMS i . t f ' 'jif . ftST1 JuUubiU& S3 fr'l m m Car fa Pi :' . fa t jr H