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MONDAY, OCTOBES 10, 1938.' PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE HDOGK ITEMS Frank A. Melvin was called 'to Palmyra "on business last week. Albert Bauer visited friends and relatives in Plattsmouth a number of days last week. In a ball game between Murdock and Alvo, played here la3t week, the borne team won by a score of 13 to L. E. Julian of Bethimy was do ing some masonry work at the home of Herman Luetchens during the rast week. Sheriff Homer Sylvester was a vis itor in Murdock last Wednesday, seme business matters in the country c;.lling on friends and looking after iiear here. C. E. Markbam of Plattsmouth was a business visitor in Murdock last Tuesday. Mr. Markham is in charge of all WPA work projects in Cass county. Mrs. A. J. Tool returned home the lore part of the week from Sioux City, where she spent Eeveral days a i the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Meyers and family. Carl Buck and Richard Eppings htve been assisting John Eppings. ttc road patrol man, in getting the snow fence erected and in position before the arrival of stormy weath er. John II. Buck has been sawing wood for-Frank Buell with hi3 new portable wood saw. Although some cf the trees measure as much as 24 iitchcs in diameter, the new rig is l-rge enough to hand'.c them very rhcly. Jcserh Mrasek. republican candi- f ate for county sheriff was a visitor in Murdock last Saturday cvenin iv.d again on Wednesday. With the e'ectien only a scant month off, the candidates are beginning to warm up i-r the final race do'vn the home stretch. Miss Lucile Par-ska, of Elmwood, mi Miss Mae Gortbey; of Murdock. vent to Peru last Saturday to at tend the annual Home Coming and vi.it with former fellow students of that training school. These young Irdies. former students at Peru, both hold teaching positions in the rural schools cf Cass county. From Nebraska Masonic Heme J. W. Erowne. M. Blair and Kathnn Sutherland, residents of the Nebraska Masonic . Heme at .Platts-r-.outh. accompanied the Journal licid man on his trip over the coun ty Wednesday and enjoyed a visit in Murdock with their friend, L. Neitzcl. Dust Barrage Causes Wreck While Gerald Zoz was driving along the highway near Greenwood, be met a truck going at a high rate cf speed in the opposite direction. The truck had stirred, up a tremen dors clcnd of dust, which blinded Gerald and before he could slow up his car had gone over the edge of the road and into a ditch, rolling over a number cf times and badly damaging the car, but doing no ser icus damage to Gerald ether than bruising him up considerably. Sentiment for Community Building All of Murdock seems to be behind the community building proposal that has Lcen diseussed a good bit dur ing the last couple of weeks. Henry A. Tool and Henry Aragwert made a trip to Lincoln last Wednesday to lcok after the interests of the town in getting the project lined up and seeing what can b deme in that direction. Various proposals have been made as to the material to be used in the construction of the tuilding. Arthur Wiles of west of Weeping Water was here one day test week to discuss with those interested the use of na tive stone for the walls. This could I- quarried with a maximum amount cT labor and minimum direct cost to the sponsoring village, aa the govern nrnt pays for all th3 labor involved. There would also bo the additional 1 l;or of baulin;; tho stone from the cherry to the building site. All arc agreed as to the need for f-ich a building end will be pleased to learn that progress is being made cn the proposition. In all probability it will be erected on the village own Cf; lots adjoining the waterworks I ump house, and be of ample s:z6 1o tako care of all ordinary gather ings that may bo held there. Met Many Old Fiierdi During their lour weeks of travel, which ended on their return home a fortnight ago. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A Tool and Mrs. Hannah McDonald net many old friend3. At Wheatland, Wyoming, they cn.'oyed visiting the J. J. Gustin family; at Boise. Idaho, they visited with members of the Guthman family, then on into Ore- hgon, where they met a number of eld friends, on down the Pacific coast to San Francisco., then to Los Angeles, where they visited William Gehrts and wife and Dr. Lee and family, whom they report as doin nicely. They stopped at the Hoover dam and crossed the desert, where they found a wide variety of weather extremely hot in some places and cold in others, also, some rain. Although they were travel-tired and glad to get back home, they feel their trip was a most enjoyable one rrom start to finish, with no trouble of any kind to mar their pleasure. It was fortunate their daughter, Mrs. Mary Bradford was able to step into the bank and look after busi ness during the absence of Mr. Tool, who knew the business was in good hands and had nothing to worry about along that line. It was a grand cuting and one that many people would enjoy taking. FOR SALE: White and Barred Rocks and Austras, 4Vs months old, GO each. Also a complete electric light outfit, 975.00. W. II. LEESLEY, Greenwood. Red Cross Meeting. Officers of the Cass County Chap ter. American Red Cross, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool here one day last week to re ceive instruction in Red Cross pro cedures as outlined by two speakers. Dr. A. Skilstad of Lincoln and Dr. Ta!:oit of Greenwood. It was a very ! interesting and instructive school of instruction. Wabash Nevs John C. Browne vent to Alvo last week, where he will make hi3 home v ith relatives for a tims. Lcui3 Schmidt was over west of Murdock last Monday and Tuesday, where, with his big road machine. ho v ac aecisting with the excavation cf a pit silo for Martin and Will Ctraich. Louis Schmidt was just complet ed the digging of a pit silo l6r Jamea Mills. Mr. Mills concluded it would b well to have a second one dug, tut after getting down about a foot they found the ground eo dry and hard they concluded not to try the Etccnd one. Ralph Richards has been getting rcme of his corn out and clearing the land in order to sow an addi tional field to wheat. Many prefer wheat to corn as a money-making crop, in view of the short corn crops cf the last few years. P. II. Clerks and Frank Colbert have been busy cutting and hauling weed for winter. Just now the v. eat her is so warm there is no need for fuel of any kind, but they rea lize it will scon change and expect to te prepared with an abundance of r.ocd. L. R. Stanley made his usual trip to Lincoln Wednesday for groceries to replenish his stock. Driving his own truck. Mr. Stanley is not dis rupted much by strikes and other traffic disturbances and so far has always been able to "bring home the bacon." both literally and fig uratively. - Found It a Hot Job Ralph Dorr and son Neal have been picking corn and do say it is a hot piece of work with the ther mometer flirting around the 95 mark. Naturally they have to hus tle against odds to bring in any sizeable amount each day. Hold Party Caucuses Both the democratic and repub lican party caucuses were held at Murdock Wednesday evening and were attended by voters from Wa bash. Louis Schmidt was seeking nomination for road overseer. Viriting; in los Angeles Mrs. W. Wkkom of Los Angeles, c'.aughter of Frank Reese, returned to her home in the west after a visit with her father and other rela tives here, and was accompanied by her father, who expects to make hie heme there for the winter at least. Met with County Commirsioners Since the grading of a strip of read way running from Wabash north to highway No. 1, it has been the desire of residents of this part of the ccunty to have the same graveled, thus keeping it in shape and pre venting its deterioration, as well as having a gcod road in all kinds of weather. Among these going to the county seat were Henry Schlueter, August Wendt, Gust Wendt, Fred Wendt. Henry Gerbeling and Miss Myrtle Wood, the rural carrier, who is greatly interested in having a gocd read over which to travel. Subscribe for the Journal. Alvo Nevs Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins of Elm wood visited at the Stout home Sun day. Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln vis ited from Saturday to Monday at the Stout home. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Swanson and Betty attended a family dinner in Omaha Sunday. Mark Nickel has completed the tearing down of the barn on the P. J. Linch property. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Heiers and baby spent Sunday with Raymond's mother, Mrs. Wm. Heiers. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Johnson spent Tuesday with their daughter, Mrs. Harvey Heiers and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt and son were dinner guests Sunday at the J. L. Dimmitt home in Green wood. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams and Grandpa Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver drove to Wann last Sunday. The condition of Miss Alta Linch remains most serious. She is gradu ally growing weaker as the days pass by. Mrs. Williams and daughter of Arcadia are here visiting at the Fifer home. Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Fifer are sisters-in-law. Returns from Hospital Mrs. Will Hoffman, who under went an appendectomy about three weeks ago at the Bryan Memorial hospital, returned home Monday. Friends will be pleased to know that Mrs. Hoffman is recovering nicely. Will Move to Elmwood Lou Herman hold a public sale Tuesday at their farm home. H'. r.nd Mrs. Herman plan la move to 1 Elmwood in the near future. ' Group 0ns Serves lunch Group No. 1 of the Ladies Aid society under the leadership of Mrs. Ed Sehuclke served lunch at the Lou Herman sale Tuesday. The leader reported that nearly $1S.00 was cleared. , '! Andie Zcz Passes Avav Audio Zoz. age G9. passed away at his heme Tuesday, after several weeks of illness. Mr. Zoz has been a long time resident of the Bush terry community. Martin Zoz of the Alvo commun ity is a son cf the deceased man. Funeral services were held at St. Mary's church in Elmwood Friday. Friend3 extend sympathy to the Zoz family. Entertains Aid Society Mrs. Frank Cook" was hostess to the Ladies of the Aid Society Wed nesday afternoon. Mrs. A. B. Stroemer had charge of the devotional part. The president, Mrs. Talbcrt Edwards, had charge cf the business meeting. The ladies voted to paper the kitchen at the parsonage and purchase some new window shades. They also voted to furnish the money for some repair work about the parsonage. Associate hostesses Mesdames II. I.. Bornemeier and Frank Taylor as sisted Mrs. Frank Cook with the serving ofdelicious pumpkin pie and coffee. A large crowd was present to en joy the afternoon. Will Return to India Mirs Jessie Bragg, sister of. Mrs. Earl Bennett, who for some time has been making her home with friends at Raymond, is preparing to leave the la3t of the month for India as a missionary. Miss Bragg has been to India as a missionary three times and has appeared before many or ganizations of this community to tell of her experiences. Miss Bragg was present Sunday at the Earl Bennett home where she was honored with a family fareweL dinner. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. August Rosenow, Mrs. Lamay, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Grow and son Jerry, all of Lincoln; Miss Hazel Bellows and the honor guest, Miss Bragg, both of Raymond, and the Earl Eennett family. Celebrates 35th Anniversary The Alvo Woman's Reading dab celebrated their 35th anniversary Thursday afternoon in a most ap propriate manner, at the church basement. Club members and their guests were served a very delicious meal at one o'clock. Mrs. A. B. Stroemer, club presi dent, welcomed the guests and paid tribute to two members who have '.'ten members of the club. during the 35 years. Mrs. S. C. Boyles. who is the only club member belonging to the club the entrre 35 years, was presented with a white chrysanthe mum corsage and Mrs. Betty Apple: man, who has been the next longest time member was also presented with a white chrysanthemum cor sage. Mrs. William Boyles, of Lin coln, a former club member and also a charter member of the club, was present for the meeting. Mrs. Lee Coatman, a third gen eration member of the club, had charge of the program that proved most entertaining. Mrs. Oris Foreman, former club member and mother of Mrs. Lee Coatman, gave a humorous reading; Beverly Elliott entertained the group with an acrobatic dance and a group of club ladies presented a one act humorous play entitled "Pot Luck." The play was given by the following cast: Mesdames Don Mc Kinnon. Earl Dreamer, Lee Coatman, Frank Edwards, Lyle Miller and Clarence Froelich. Mrs. Froelich substituted for Mrs. Martin Zoz, who was unable to at tend due to the death of her hus band's father. P. T. A. to Meet October 12 The October P. T. A. meeting has been scheduled for Wednesday even ing. October 12, one week 'earlier than the regular time. This arrange ment was made so that the commit tee could include the program that had been arranged. Dr. Foremanack of Murdock will be present to give an instructive talk reitaining to health. Last Spring, Dr. Foremanack gave an instructive lecture for the benefit of the mem bers of the Mothers-Daughters' coun cil, which proved most interesting and beneficial. Aside from Dr. Foremanack':; health talk, there will be other numbers that will add spice and variety to the program. The. time is 8:00 o'clock at the school house. Wednesday evening. 'October 12. The public is invited. Elmwood News Henry Crozier or Weeping Water v.ua a visitor in Elmwood last Tues day, called here to look after some business matters. William Stege, the electrician, jffcrcd an injury to his right hand that has kept him from pursuing his ordinary employment. Sheriff Ilomor ".Sylvester was a visiter in Elmwood Tuesday of last week, looking after business mat ters. Morris Penterman and Chris Eackemeyer, who have been placing a shingle roof on the Mel Miller house, have completed the work. Mrs. George P. Nickles represent ed the Avoca Woman's club at the si.atc convention of Federated Wom en's clubs at Kearney last week. Kenneth West has returned home from Alvo, where he was in charge of the Carl Rosenow barber shop while the latter was away on a vaca tion. Henry Mollen. who was seriously ill last week, was feeling greatly improved this week and able to be back at work, in his shoe repair shop. Louis Herman, who has been west of Elmwood and south of Alvo for many years, has disposed of his farm, also his personal property, and is moving to Elmwood. The condition of F. J. Fitch, who has been seriously ill for two weeks, remains unchanged. He has been in n coma for several days and grave fears are entertained for his recov ery. Harry Allen, who has been living in the Dan Kunz place, moved to the Gertie Hayes place last week, .33 Mr. Kuntz is moving here from Lincoln 1 and desired to occupy his own house. Herman Stege has a new enclosed porch at his home near the Missouri Pacific tracks east of town, which will provide a fine place for sleep ing when the weather is warm. Fred Wilklns had charge of building it. Edward Nelson, who was taken suddenly and seriously ill last Sun day, is a patient at the Bryan Me morial hospital in Lincoln. His con dition proved puzzling to both the local physicians and specialists at the hospital in Lincoln. William Behnning, who with the family have been residing in Wa bash, moved to Elmwood last week and are occupying the Lucinda Brant home. The Dehnnings were residents of southern Missouri dur ing the summer but moved to Cass county recently. Charles Hula, of Plattsmouth, was in Elmwood during the past week negotiating the sale of some of the government's sanitary units (otherwise known as Chic Sale3 houses). Anyone can get one of these delivered and set up for the mere cost of the material, as the federal government pays the wages of the workmen. Donald Kelley, son of Mrs. Kelley, who is employed at the Seeley res taurant, has been assigned a3 French horn player in the orchestra at Creighton University in Omaha, where he is a student this year. Donald is a good musician and the assignment to the college orchestra will aid him greatly in furthering his musical education. Had a Good Sale Last Tuesday, Louis Herman held a sale at his home west of Elm wood, which was attended by a large number of people. Included in the goods offered were a number of horses, also horse drawn farm ma chinery. The horses brought from $70 to $107. Rex Young, Platts mouth auctioneer, cried the sale. Saw the Football Game Donald Gonzales and Robert Aid rich, who are students at the Uni versity of Nebraska, went to Min neapolis with the large group that accompanied the Cornhuskers for thpir game with the Gophers. Sever al thousand Nebraskans made the trip on special trains. Cattle Trade Very Active Guy Clements, who has a feed yard couth of town, disposed of a goodly number of his cattle during the past fortnight, replacing them with feed ers which he purchased on the South Omaha market. Joseph Parriott also purchased come thirty head to place on feed. Has Moved to Weeping Water Gerald Copper aithe, who has been conducting a cream station in Elmwood for the Beatrice Creamery, etisposed of the same to John Wood, and. with his family, has moved back to Weeping Water. Community Building Improvements Water from the roof ef the com munity building has been softening t lie ground around the foundation. Xo correct this the committee look ing after the building has had an caves trough placed the entire length cf the roof, so the water will, be car ried away. Elmwood Library Benefits Last week Mrs. Bess Streeter Aid rich, the authoress, attended the local picture show and found herself the winner of $20 iu cash, which she promptly turned over to the Elm wood library. This proved a most welcome gift and will permit the addition of a number of good books to the library shelves. Celebrated Anniversary The Rebekah Assembly, adjunct to the Independent Order of Odd Fel lows, was organized 8S years ago last Tuesday. The anniversary was properly- celebrated at a meeting of the local assembly, the number of which, by the way. is 1SS. The ladies have been very active and at their meeting"initiated a new mem ber. Showing Good Improvement Mrs. Frank W. Lorenz, who has been at a Lincoln hospital for some time, where she underwent an opera tion, is doing very nicely. She bad expected to return home last week, but the physicians at the hospital concluded it would be best to defer her departure a few days longer, so she will not be heme until some time this week. Obituary On Friday, October 7, 103S at 10 o'clock, funeral services for Andrew Francis Zoz were held in St. Mary's Catholic church at Elmwood, where he attended church for over fifty years. The requiem high mass was celebrated by Rev. Father Hennessey of Manley, assisted by Rev. Father Kramer of Lincoln and Rev. Father Schustic of Sacred Heart pariah of Lincoln. The deceased was a son of Alois and Martina Zoz. His parents came from Germany, settled fir3t at Day ton, Ohio, later moving to Post ville, a suburb of Lincoln, Illinois, where Mr. Zoz was born. When he was thirteen years of age they moved to Murdock, Nebr., in Cass county to the farm cn which Mr. Zoz lived un til his death. He was a member of the Holy Name society and the di rector cf Dist. No. 83 school for a number of years. Mr. Zoz 'was born February 13, 1869 and died October 4, 1938 at the age of 60 years, 7 months and 21 days. He attended Creighton university in 18S4. On April 30, 1907 he was united in marriage to Anna Mae Eartz of Manley. Those to mourn his passing are his wife, Mrs. Anna M. Zoz and chil dren', John, Edna, Joseph, Gerald, Robert, Rose, Clara, Walter, Laur ence, Mrs. Ed Neylon of Lincoln, Martin of Alvo and two grandchil dren. Those from a distance who attend ed the funeral were Mr. vand Mrs. Elmer Rockeford of Omaha, Maurice Metz of Regina, Sask., Canada, Mrs. Barbara Bintner and Michael Metz of Wista, la., Raymond Smith and Lillian Metz of Denver, Colo. Six nephews, Albert and Edward Seiker of Elmwood, Andrew and John Stander of Manley, William Zoz of Murdock and Aaron Rauth of York 6erved as pall bearers. Theodore John of Elmwood and Faul O'Brien of Manley served as acalytes. Inter ment was made in the Catholic ceme tery at Elmwood. Green wood A. S. El wood has not been so well the past week. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Gustafson moved to Havelock last week. Miss Lucille Kelly spent Thursday and Friday in Lincoln with Irene. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Mays moved into the Methodist parsonage last week. Miss Wilma Mays, of Lincoln, fpent Thursday afternoon with her parents. Mrs. Ed Brunkow has been quite ill at her home the past couple of weeks. Mrs. Elsie Smith and daughter Dorothy were in Greenwood Wed nesday. II. L. Le Prevost spent the week end in Clinton, Iowa, with Mrs. Le Prevcst. John Me fiord was able to be brought home from the hospital Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Gcodhart Vant are moving into their property in the north part of town. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gribble and family attended a family dinner at Staplehurst last Sunday. Mrs. Lulu Hurlbut went to Louis ville Sunday for a few days visit at the home of her son Earl. Mr. and Mrs. Ray McNurlin have ' moved to Lincoln, where Ray is pioprietor of a restaurant. Arthur Armstrong of Chicago at tended the funeral of hi3 grand father Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ruth Fowler and son Myron cf Kearney were visitors over the week end at the Fred Etheridge home. Mr. and Mrs. Ralfh Armstrong, of Decatur, attended the funeral of their i:riclc. William Armstrong, on Wednesday. Henry Elviood went to Lincoln Friday to see hi3 brother, Ar S. El vcod. who is very ill at the Bryan Memorial hospital. Elmer. Axel and Raymon Nelson end Mrs. Steinburg called at the John Vant and Dan Kelly homes on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Rosa Palmquist entertained Mesdames Diemer, Johnson, Ether edge and Dimmitt at an afternoon luncheon last Thursday. Mrs. r Ruth Dyer has been very poorly the past week. Her daughter, Mrs. Verne Shepler of .Springfield has been staying with her. Earl Stradley, who has been har vesting in the western part of the state, returned home Tuesday. Ed returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs.- 11. G. Reid and daughters of Gordon came Saturday to be at the bedside of Mrs. Reid's father, William Armstrong. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Alton and daughter of Dps Moines and Mrs. Bert Diemer of Lexington, Nebraska, are visiting their mother, Mrs. Fred Etheridge. Mrs. Mildred Comstock, county president of the American Legion Auxiliary, attended a meeting of the Louisville Auxiliary unit last Thursday evening. Hugh Armstrong, of Gordon, was calling on old friends in Greenwood the latter part of the week, having been called here by the death of his brother. William Armstrong. Miss Lois Gum'rcl. enjoyed a werk'3 vacation in Minnesota and attended the Nebrnska-Minne.sota game. Mrs. Dora Lecsloy enjoyed her 7th birthday October 4th. Friend3 and relatives showered her with cards. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Johnson of Waverly were surper guests. Every one wi3h3 her many happy returns or the day. Mrs. Alfred Anderson was injured in an automobile accident east of Waverly last Monday afternoon that necessitated her being taken to the hospital. Later she was brought to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Everett Cope, where she is recover ing nicely. Death of William Armstrong Residents cf this community were grieved to learn of the death c! Wil liam Armstrong Monday. Mr. Armstrong had seemed in good health and despite his advanced age was a very active man until this sudden illness overtook him Thurs day. His condition rapidly grew worse and he was taken to Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha at 3 a. m. on Saturday. There he continued t fail until he passed away at S:30 Monday morning. Mr. Armstrong was a prominent citizen of this community and will be greatly missed. He had many friends who deeply sympathize with the family in their bereavement. FOR SALE: White and Barred Rocks and Austras, 4 months old, CO?4 each. " Also a complete electri. light outfit. $75. OO. W. 11. LEESLEY. Greenwood. L. C. C. Meets The Ladies Card Club met at the Legion hall Thursday with Mm. Myrtle Coleman hostess for a lovely one o'clock luncheon. Mrs. Ersy M -Kurlin was a guest. The next meet ing will be with Mrs. McDonald. Held an All-Day Meeting The American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall on Tuesday, October 4, for an all day meeting. with a covered dish luncheon at the r oon hour. Thirteen of the members were present. The time was devoted to cutting pieces for a comfort, arranging gifts to Le sent to the Gift Shop at the eterans hospital and in a shower for Mrs. Nelrcn, one of the mem bers. The entertainment w;iS in charge of EiTie Gustafson and Mildred ('lira stock, Small prizes were awarded to the winners of the respective games. Music was played by Mi3. Collins. It was necessary to l.ave a shrt business meeting to elect a new sec retary owing to the fact that cmr present secretary, Mrs. Gustafson. is moving to Havplock r.nd tendered her lesignation. Mrs. Jciin Downing was chosen to fill the vacancy. Mrs. Gustafson has made a very capable secretary and it is with re grets that the unit accepts her res ignation and realizes that thv will no longer be able to attend the unit meetings regularly as heretofore. ' Seriously 111 in Hospital . W. A. Stewart was stricken very ili at the home of bis son Walter in Pacific Junction Thursday and wan tr ken to the University hospital in Omaha. His daughter. Mm. Lillian Rich ards, went to the hospital Friday to cee him. His condition remains the same. CHtuary of W. A. Armstrong William Alexander Armstrong waj born at Grinnell. Iowa. December 9. If.53. and died October 3. 193S, at nn Omaha hospital, at the age of IV years, 10 months and 2 1 days. He came with his parents, John and Catherine Armstrong, to Ne braska in 1869 at the age of eleven. He was the son of sturdy Scotch Irish parents who came west in a covered wagon to maie a home for themselves and children. He was married to Lou Burnett cn June 3, 1865. To this union were born three sons, Arthur, Evan and Clifford and a daughter. Luella. His wife and soil, Clifford, preceded him in death. In his early manhood be went into the Railway Mail Service, where he served forty years and since bin retirement, has led a useful, active life. He joined the Christ -an church cbout the same time and lived true to its teachings. On November 15. 1915, he was united in marriage with Mrs. Flor ence Reighley. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Florence; son Evan and wife Esther of Greenwood; two daughters. Luella Reid and hus band, Robert of Gordon, and Flor ence Beigbley. of Greenwood; two daughters-in-law, Ann of Chicago, Plinois. and Ethyl of Ashland; seven grandchildren; a broihrr, Hugh, of Gordon; a sinter, Minnie Hall Kelso, Washington, and a hoct other relatives and friend3. of of 'PABY PABK" INSTITUTED SAN JOSE, ChI. (UP) Thi3 city's Chamber cf Commerce has found a new field of activity. It has under taken to care for babies of delegate attending all conventions here. The babies wiil be "parked" in the San Jcsa Day Nursery at 50 cent3 a day, including lunch. SPEED BAB.BEB,, 74, EETIEES MELBOURNE (UP) George Washington Chadwiek, 74-year-old barber, has retired after having, ac cording to his estimate, shaved 7o0. 000 chins and cut 700.000 heads cf hair. He insists he in still shave d. .man in two minutes a ad cut the aver- age head of hair in six minutes. 11