IiIOITBAY, JAIJJV? 31, 1938.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
Wabash News
Frank Rosenow, who resides east
of Murdock, was in Wabash looking
for ice, but not finding it as thick
as he desired, returned and began
putting up ice from the pond on the
place where he lives.
W. II. McBride and Paul Ruge
were shelling their corn, delivering
the grain to the Wabash elevator.
There is a scarcity in the amount of
corn being marketed, with many of
those having it holding the same.
At a recent farm sale which was
attended by II. II. Gerbeling, he
purchased a number of different ar
ticles, among them a pile of stove
wood and now his friends are tell
ing that he found a nigger in the
wood pile.
Mother 111 at Home in Missouri
Robert Hensen received news of
the serious illness of his aged moth
er, Mrh. Parthena Hensen, at her
home at Fairplay, Mo., and left at
once for her bedside. Mrs. Hensen is
well past her seventieth birthday and
has not been in the best of health
for some time.
Ice Harvest in Progress
Folks in and around Wabash are
taking advantage of the cold snap
and laying in their supply of ice for
the winter. Fred Towle has his all
stored and John Cardwell has made
provisions to lay in his supply. The
ice is not as thick as it should be
for best results, but is of fairly good
quality and where well packed in
sawdust should come out next sum
mer in pretty fair shape.
Miss Wood Enjoying Vacation
Miss Myrtle Wood, who has car
ried the rural mail out of Wabash
for more than a score of years, is
taking her annual vacation. On last
Thursday she went to Lincoln, going
from there via Des Moines to Chi
cago. After a brief stay in that city,
she boarded a train for Florida, ex
pecting to spend most of her two
weeks vacation period in the sunny
south.
During her absence, the mail is
being carried by Guy Hinds, substi
tute carrier.
HONORED ON EIRTHDAY
Mrs. C. II. Warner, one of the
members of a pioneer family of Cass
county, had the pleasure Wednesday
of observing her seventy-sixth birth
day anniversary at her heme on
North Eighth street and where had
gathered her children, grandchildren
and great-grandchildren to make the
day one of happiness to her. One of
the harpy events of the reunion was
a telegram from Mr. and Mrs. Donald
Warner of Los Angeles, with birth
day greetings, Mr. Warner being a
grandson.
The day was featured by the fam
ily dinner and which brought all of
the good things possible to feature
the happy anniversary. The large
and attractive birthday cake was pre
pared by Mrs. Roy Howard for her
mother, while all of the families con
tributed their part to the feast.
Those enjoying the anniversary
were:
Mrs. C. II. Warner, Mrs. W. F.
Warga of McCook, Mr. and Mrs. Roy
Howard, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Terry
berry, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. S. Weten
kamp, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Warner,
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hutchison, Mr.
and Mrs. Herman Meisinger, Mrs.
Arthur Blunt of Omaha. Mr. and
Mrs. Wm. W. Wetenkamp, Mr. and
Mrs. Alvadore Tilson, Mr. and Mrs.
John Carneal, Helen Warner, Jean
Brady, Shirley Seiver, Vivian Warn
er, Bonnie Jean Meisinger, Joanne
and Marlene Wetenkamp, Charles,
Edward and Grant Howard, Wallace
Terryberry, Charles Warner, Donald
Blunt of McCook, Tommy Carneal.
ATTENDS EEATRICE MEETING
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Uarclay have
returned from Beatrice wheie they
spent a short time visiting with a
niece while Mr. Barclay attended the
district meeting of the Eagles.
The meeting brought in a large
number from many of the aeries
of the south and east portion of Ne
braska to participate in the inter
esting event.
Judge Duncan, of St. Joseph, Mis
souri, a past grand worthy presi
dent of the order was present and
gave an address at the meeting. Mr.
Barclay, a rast grand state presi
dent, also spoke on the work of the
order in the state.
The Beatrice lodge as a part of the
meeting received some twenty-two
new members in the order.
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AIvo News
Miss Mory West of Eagle spent
last week visiting Alvo friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Ileiers vis
ited at the Elmer Klyver home on
Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klyver, of
Lincoln spent Sunday at the Elmer
Klyver home;.
Reliable harness repairing. Reas
onable rates, work guaranteed. A.
J. Tool. Murdock.
Mesdame3 Will, Elmer Klyver,
Anna Bennett and Dan Williams were
Lincoln shoppers Friday.
A group of young folks met at the
home of Miss La Verne Holka for a
party Thursday evening.
Russell Bornemeier and friend of
Lincoln were evening visitors at the
A. B. Stroemer home Sunday even
ing. Charles Foreman, a former Alvo
resident, was in the community on
Monday, coming to transact busi
ness. Mr. and Mrs. Cutriss Ogle and
daughter Hazel May were guests at
the W. L. Copple home Saturday
evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Ingwerson were
overnight guests Sunday at the S. C.
Hardnock home while on their way
to Pawnee City.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coleman, Mrs.
Witty and Rodger Babcock of Lin
coln were Sunday dinner guests at
the W. L. Copple home.
Milton Hoffman of Lincoln visited
the fifth and sixth grade children
at school Thursday afternoon. Mr.
and Mrs. Hoffman and small child
ren were visiting relatives.
Dan Muenchau and family, who
have resided for the past two years
on the James McCartney farm, will
move the first of the week to the
Roy Stewart farm southwest of
Alvo.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, Mr.
and Mrs. Simon Rehmeier, Fred and
Frank went to Weeping Water Sun
day afternoon to look over the dam
age wrought by Saturday morning's
fire which destroyed a number of
business buildings. Later they went
to visit the Fred Rehmeier family,
having supper and spending the
evening there.
Land Sold at Auction
The farm of the late John Sutton
was sold at public auction at the
local bank Saturday afternoon. The
children and their families who con
stitute the heirs, were present to
oversee the sale.
The 2 40 tcre farm was purchased
by five of the heirs at $54 an acre.
Entertains Club
Members of the Mothers'-Daugh-ters'
Council spent a most enjoyable
afternoon Friday, January 2S, with
Mrs. Rouse and Mrs. Mark Nickel.
Mrs. Earl Bennett had charge of
an interesting lesson on "New Values
in Home Making."
Mrs. Albert Bornemeier and Mrs.
Harold Nickel were guests.
Very delicious refreshments were
served by the hostesses.
Brotherhood Enjoy Oyster Supper
The men of the community en
joyed a real oyster feed at the church
basement Thursday evening. The
oysters were cooked by Jesse Hard
nock. There was a large attendance.
Honored at Birthday Party
Mrs. Frisbee was honored with a
surprise birthday party on her birth
day Monday evening at the home of
Mrs. Mabel Winn. About thirty
guests were present to enjoy an
evening with games.
After delicious refreshments, the
guests departed wishing Mrs. Frisbee
many more happy birthdays.
Holds Public Sale
Roy Stewart held a public sale at
his farm Thursday afternoon at
which time he disposed of his live
stock and farm implements.
During the past few years, Mr.
Stewart has had a hired man looking
after the farm and livestock while
the Stewart family resided in town
and Mr. Stewart has been engaged
with well work.
The farm has been rented to Dan
Muenchau, who with his family will
move at an early date.
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Church Night
is Held at the
M. E. Church
The Young Men's Bible Class Pro
vides a Fine Program for
the Occasion.
From Friday's Dally
Last evening at the Methodist
church the Young Men's Bible class
entertained at an All Church Night
at which a very much enjoyed pro
gram was presented. Judge A. H.
Duxbury, chairman of the program
committee, opened the meeting, in
troducing Don York who led the
group in singing old-time favorites.
A quartette consisting of Don Cramer,
Don Seiver, J. A. Capwell and C. C.
Wescott sang "Sweet Adeline."
Mr. Duxbury then turned the
meeting over to E. H. Wescott, the
teacher of the class, who introduced
Lee Meyers. He sang a solo, "The
Road to Mandalay," accompanied by
Miss Korble. Mr. Meyers then pre
sented three eighth grade boys who
played harmonic and jews harp solos
and then the trio played two num
bers. Lumir Gerner went through
the motions of singing "My Bonnie
Lies Over the Ocean" while Mildred
Hall, concealed behind screens, did
the actual singing. J. Howard Davis,
the treasurer of the church, then
gave a talk on the fine oendition of
the treasury. Lumir Gerner and Wil
bur Hall then gave a humorous skit
of four scenes, "Don't Believe Every
thing You Hear." Lowell S. Devoe
and Stephen, accompanied by Mrs.
Devoe sang several songs, alternating
the verses between them. Mr. Devoe
then sang two solos. Rev. J. C. Low
son was then presented and gave a
fine talk.
William Evers, chairman of the
eats committee, assisted by several
members of the class, wearing yellow
aprons and head bands, served re
freshments and Rev. Lowson dismiss
ed the group with prayer.
WORTH-WHILE IMPEOVE-
MENTS AT LEGION BUILDING
The interior of the Legion com
munity building is being dressed up
with a coat of aluminum paint that
greatly chaages the appearance of
the rough brick walls at the south
end and east and west sides of the
main auditorium: ' The work is be
ing done by Legion members, with
brushes, and has already been more
than half completed. The I beams,
steel posts, etc., will also be given a
coat of the aluminum paint.
Other plans call for boxing in the
stage as part of the main auditorium,
placing an insulation board ceiling
in the kitchen and painting the en
tire interior of that room.
Painting of the walls will be com
pleted tonight and the room will pre
sent a greatly improved appearance
when the president's ball is held
there Saturday night.
DISTRIBUTE KANY COMMODITIES
The expenditure made by the state
department of commodity distribu
tion in Cass county for the period
from January 1st to December 31,
1937, amounted to the sum of $13,
S63.57, the report of the state direc
tor shows.
The distribution was made to 201
families who were eligible to receive
the products which consisted of food
stuffs, clothing and household furni
ture.
The distribution was handled for
Cass county through the office of
Richard Edwards, commodity clerk
and was placed in different places
over the county.
TO UNDERGO APPENDECTOMY
From Saturday's Daily
Leonard Born, one of the well
known farmers of near this city, was
taken to Omaha this morning and
placed in the Clarkson hospital for
an appendectomy. He has not been
.veil fcr several days and his condi
tion became such that the operation
was found necessary.
A selected group of high
grade all wool up-to-date
Overcoats at this price.
Mostly Large
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Entertains Foresorne
Mrs. John W. Crabill entertained
at a foresome of bridge Wednesday
afternoon, Mrs. L. L. Wiles, Miss
Sophia Kraeger and Mrs. J. W.
Holmes being guests.
Entertains at Bridge
Mrs. Emil Ptak entertained a num
ber of friends at bridge on Wednes
day afternoon. The honors were won
by - Mrs. Robert Cappell and Mrs.
Ray Larson.
Bridge Club Meets
The Bridge club met last night
with Mrs. R. V. Bryant. Miss. Marie
Horn won first rrize and Mrs. Guy
Long won second prize.
Christian Aid Meets
The Ladies' Aid of the Christian
church met yesterday afternoon for
a social hour and luncheon. The
group sang hymns. Miss Maymie
Schwenneker gave two vocal solos
which were very much enjoyed. The
hostesses were Mrs. M. S. Kerr, Mrs.
Charles Manners, Mrs. Hugh Stander,
Mrs. Hal Garnett and Mrs. Russell
Stander.
Have Dinner Party
Mr. and Mrs. Dell Buehler of Red
Oak, Iowa, were dinner guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Kerr.
They tool: Mr. A. R. Breese, father
of Mrs. Buehler, who has been visit
ing here back to Red Oak, but Mrs.
Breese remained for a few more
days' visit.
St. John's Circles Meet
The circles of the St. John's parish
society held their first meetings since
the reorganization under the new
circle system, Wednesday afternoon.
Circle No. 1 met at the home of
Mrs. Frank Mullen with nineteen
of the ladies present. Election of
officers was held and Mrs. Mullen
was named chairman, Mrs. Elmer
Bennett, secretary and Mrs. Joseph
Libershal, treasurer. The hostesses,
Mrs. Mullen, Mrs. Libershal and Mrs.
Harry Shiffer served much enjoyed
refreshments.
Circle No. 2 was entertained at
the home of Mrs. F. I. Rea and in
the selection of officers Mrs. Rea
was named as chairman, Mrs. John
Bergmann, vice chairman, Mrs. Don
Harris, secretary and Mrs. F. M.
Bestor, treasurer.
There were seventeen in attend
ance and the meeting closed with the
refreshments served by the hostesses,
Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Don Harris and Mrs.
Joe Bierl.
Circle No. 3, met at the home of
Mrs. John L. Hadraba with twelve
of the ladies in attendance. In the
election, the following officers were
chosen: Mrs. L. S. Pucelik, chairman;
Mrs. Cyril Kalina, vice-chairman;
Mrs. I. L. Kocian, secretary; Mrs.
John Hadraba, treasurer. Mrs. Had
raba served a much enjoyed lunch
eon at the close of the meeting. The
next meeting will be on Wednesday,
February 23 at the heme of Mrs.
Charles Ault, who will be assisted by
Mrs. Joseph Kelly, Mrs. Alois Bierl
and Miss Betty Bergman.
From Friday's Dally
Entertained at Parsonage
Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Sumner, Mr.
and Mrs. Lester Thimgan, Mr. and
Mrs. Merrit Kerr and Mrs. A. R.
Breese were guests of Rev. and Mrs.
J. W. Taenzler last night. The men
played chess and the ladies played
"monopoly."
Sodality Meets
The Sodality society held their
social meeting last night at the home
of Lucille Case. Bunco and flea were
played. Shirley Peterson won high
in bunco and Betty Voboril got low
and received prizes. In flea, Mary
Alice Ault won the prize. Refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
Presbyterian Choir Keets
The choir of the First Presbyterian
church met Wednesday night at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hiatt
and after the regular practice the
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members enjoyed a delightful social
time. The members joined in games
for some time and then took the op
portunity of presenting to Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Reeder, two high chairs
for their little daughters. Mrs. Reed
er has been director of the choir
and the members joined in this re
membrance to the parents.
Thursday Evening Club
The Thursday Evening Pinochle
club met last night with Helen
Smttana. Mrs. Paul Vandervoort won
the first prize and Marie Horn got
second prize.
Home Missionary Society
The Home Missionary society met
yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Al
bert Funk. A large percentage of
the members were present. Mrs. J. C.
Lowson gave the devotionals. Mrs.
A. M. Boynton and Mrs. V. T. Arn
gave the poster ritual. The review
of the January magazine was con
ducted by Mrs. Ted Farmer. The
first lesson from the study book
"Rebuilding Rural America" was
given by Mrs. Boynton.
During the business meeting plans
were completed for the thank offer
ing address to be given by Rev. J. C.
Lowson Sunday morning.
Delicious refreshments were served
by the hostess.
Give Friend Shower
A miscellaneous shower was given
in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Meddie
Balthazar at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker of Louis
ville, Nebraska. A delicious lunch
eon was served by Mrs. Baker and a
wonderful time was enjoyed by all.
Many beautiful gifts were received.
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Glenn Murray, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs.
Pill Tennant. Omaha; Mrs. Charles
Snell and daughter, Ruth Dorothy of
Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Strat
ton, Louisville; Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Kraft, Louisville; Mr. and Mrs. Chet
Proctetor, Louisville; Mr. and Mrs.
George Baker, Plattsmouth; Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Baker, Nehawka; Mr. and
Mrs. Taylor Baker, Louisville, and
son, Theodore and daughter, Mar
garet; Dwyaine Bloodgood of Louis
ville; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Kicks
and daughter, Mabel of Louisville;
Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Davis and daugh
ter, Alma of Louisville; Olanoda
Baker, Louisville; Mr. and Mrs.
David Robinson, Plattsmouth; Mr.
and Mrs. Hector Balthazar and
daughter. Norma June.
Mrs. Meddie Balthazar was for
merly Miss Alice Allen of Platts
mouth. Theater Party
Last evening, one of the good
old pep leaders, Shirley Mason, en
tertained 14 of her enthusiastic
friends. They attended the local the
ater and then down to the Tastee
Shop where they were served de
licious sandwiches and malted milks.
The young people enjoyed dancing
for the remainder of the evening.
They departed for home In a gay
mood, hoping the "morning after"
wouldn't be too bad.
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From Thursday's Dally
Miss Helen Fiala was in Omaha
yesterday attending to business.
From Friday's Dally
S. S. Davis was a business visitor
in Omaha yesterday.
E. E. Hall of Elmwood was in
Plattsmouth. yesterday transacting
business.
From Saturday's Daily
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt of Murray
were in Plattsmouth yesterday.
Rev. and Mrs. V. C. Wright of
Ashland were in Plattsmouth last
evening visiting with a few friends.
Miss Kathryn Armstrong of Om
aha is in Plattsmouth visiting her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong.
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AVOCA NEWS
Harry Iloman opened his new tav
ern, cafe and amusement parlor last
Saturday.
Marius Neilson has purchased the
truck of Henry Smith and will en
gage in the trucking business.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Graham, Miss
Gladys Graham, a school pal of the
latter visited in Avoca last Sunday.
Miss Hazel Baier, who is employ
ed as a reporter on the News-Press
at Nebraska City, visited at home
over Sunday.
Nearly everyone having a method
of conveyance went to Weeping Wat
er last Sunday to view the damage
done by the disastrous fire the day
before.
Some forty of the relatives and
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ems
hotf were gathered at their home
last Sunday to partake of the delic
ious dinner that was served.
A. L. Cockel and family of Omaha
visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Marquardt here last Sunday.
They came through Weeping Water
to see the ruins caused by the fire
of the day before.
A seven pound daughter was born
to Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Stoval last
week. She has been given the name,
Mavo Irene. Mother and daughter
are doing nicely and the father is
expected to recover.
Spent an Enjoyable Evening
Some fourteen of the gentleman
friends of Elmer Hallstrom gathered
at his home Monday evening for a
session at cards. Refreshments were
served at the conclusion of the card
games.
Flu is Prevalent
There seems to be an epidemic of
influenza or just plain old fashioned
grippe, whichever you choose to call
it, in Avoca at the present time.
Among those suffering from the mal
ady are Carl O. Zaiser, Oscar Zim
merer and James Johnson.
Basketball Results
The high school basketball team,
which has been having its tips and
downs this season, played the teams
at Union. Dunbar and Elmwood dur
ing the past ten days. The game at
Union was closely contested, but was
won by Avoca, 19 to IS. The local
team won their game at Dunbar, 40
to 3 4. We have been unable to get
the Elmwood score, as that game
was played later in the week.
Visited in North Dakota
A. W. Propst, brother of Mrs. El
mer Hallstrom, the new second dis
trict commissioner, who was con
cluding a visit of some ten days in
Nebraska, desired to go to Mandan,
North Dakota, for a visit with an
other sister, Mrs. Maude Test, be
fore returning to his home at Jack
sonville, Florida, and not wishing to
drive up there alone, took Mrs. Hall
strom and the children with him.
leaving here Saturday and return
ing Monday. Mr. Propst left Tuesday
for his home in the south.
Visited Friends Here
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Maseman of
Lincoln were visiting in Avoca last
Sunday, being guests at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Maseman. In the
afternoon they went to the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maseman, pick
ing them up and all went to Weep
ing Water to view the ruins caused
by the fire there Saturday.
Following their return to Avoca,
the Lincoln visitors departed for
their home in the capital city.
Infant Son Passes Away
The two and a half months old
son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kam
mon, passed away Saturday evening
a the home of its parents, after an
illness of several weeks. The funeral
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held Monday, conducted by Rev. Hall,
pastor of the Congregational church,
and interment was in the Avoca
cemetery. The parents have the
sympathy of their many friends at
the loss that has come to them.
At St. Mary's Hospital
Mrs. John Lingle, who has not
been in the best of health for some
time, became worse last week and
was taken to St. Mary's hospital in
Nebraska City for treatment. She will
be there for some time, we are ad
vised. Attended Crop Control Meeting
M. H. Lum, of Avoca accompanied
George Heinke of Nebraska City and
Troy Davis and Carl Tefft of Weep
ing Water to Humboldt last Wednes
day, where they attended a meeting
ol the farmers of that vicinity call
ed to consider the matter of com
pulsory crop control, which is com
manding so much attention just at
this time. After a lengthy discus
sion of the question, a vote was tak
en, with ICS registering their dis
approval of compulsory control and
twentv voting for it.
ladies Aid Meets
Mcsdames Helen Smith and Thel
ma Cusccfwere hostesses to the mem
bers of the Ladies Aid of the Avoca
church at their meeting held one day
Ir.st week. Methods of raising money
were discussed at the business ses
sion, as the organization is desirious
of doing its part to help carry on
the church work. The ten cent lun
cheon resulted in raising some of
the desired cash, as there were quite
a few present.
Extension Club Meets
The Extension club met last Mon
day at the church. Hostesses were
Esther Pittman and Clara Ruga.
Mrs. Hall, wife of the pastor, wa3
the presiding officer and had arrang
ed a fine program. The lesson sub
ject was "Shorter Hours," a very
timely matter for discussion by the
womenfolks vho do not quit work
when the whistle blows. There is an
old saying you know (and that long
before union hours were evolved for
men workers) that "A man may
work from sun to sun, but woman's
work is never done." Now, through
the medium of Extension clubs, the
women are learning how better to
arrange their work so that they too
may enjoy shorter hours, although
we venture the opinion the time will
never come when the housewife will
have an eight hour day.
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