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.
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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.
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