MONDAY, DEC. 30, 1929.
PAGE TWO
To Our Friends:"
During the more than ten years which we
have visited your homes, your business
places and have met you in the public marts,
we have been encouraged in our work by
the kindly assistance you have given us,
and the every kindness which you have ex
tended and that has contributed to what
success we have and are enjoying.
We also wish to extend the wish for a Most
Happy New Year, and for health, happiness
and prosperity during 1 930 and the coming
years. We shall strive in all ways to serve
you the best in the days and years that are
to come.
-The Plattsmouth Journal-
By M. S. Briggs, Fieldman
Furniture Sacrificed
Household Goods of
Two Fine Homes
Living Room Suite; Dining Room
Suite ; 4 room size rugs ; 6 small rugs ;
Davenport table; 2 Kitchen Ranges;
2 Breakfast Sets; 3 Floor Lamps; 1
Bridge Lamp ; One Washing Machine ;
1 Large Sellers Kitchen Cabinet; 3
beds; 1 ChifForobe; 5 dressers; 3
chiffoneers; 2 oil stoves; One gas
stove.
SEE GOODS AT
Ghrist Furniture Co.
Telephone 645118-22 So. 6th
Spelling Make
Big Problem in
Public Schools
Flaws in Present System Pointed
Out Nebraskan Speaks Be
fore Educators
Dos Moines Poor spellers now
may lake comfort that they are not
so "dumb" for there are 396.000.
000 ways of spelling the word "cir
cumference" alone. These millions
of spellings for just one word are
phonetic, spelling the word as it
pounds, like using "thoro" for
"thorough."
They illustrate, said Dr. Ernest
Horn of the State University of Iowa,
the education section of the Ameri
can Association for the Advancement
of Science, the extreme difficulties
facing educators who would make
spelling more rational.
"Our alphabet is inefficient. Pro
fessor Horn said. "There are more
sounds in Knglish than there are let
ters. The sound of long "E" can be
made in twenty-two ways. Our
spelling, however, gives variety in
correct pronunciation. The word
"often" was customarily used with
out sounding the "T," but now more
iind more cultivated persons sound
the "T".
The revolt of American youth
against conduct standards was dis
closed by several educators. Exam
ples of personality and behavior
problems were given by Dr. Harry J.
iJaker, clinical psychologist of the De
troit public schools.. He studied 1,
3 3 7 boys and girls who broke the
t:. res more in minor than major
fashion.
"Twelve year old pupils," he said,
"are worse than seven years olds in
rguing. creating and resenting cor
rection. White boys are worse than
than white girls in bullying, fight
ing, interfering and being 'smart
alecs.' Oirls are worse than boys in
lying, cheating and stealing."
Prevalent belief that we remem
ber of cur school days only, "the
ideals and inspiration or the memor
ies of the good times," was attacked
by Dr. D. A. Worcester of the Univer
sity of Nebraska.
"A surprisingly large degree of
retention has been shown," he said,
"amounting in many cases to more
than CO percent of the original learn
ing after a lapse of a year."
He discovered, however, ihal
things learned wrongly tend to per
sist as thoroly as those learned cor
rectly. After a year's lapse 30 per
cent of the original errors were re
peated on his special test papers.
State Journal.
WILL NOT RESIST CLAEM3
Omaha Herbert Daniel, federal
receiver for the Peters Trust com
pany, indicated Thursday that he
would not resist any "proper claims"
by the state in connection with the
liquidation, which, until he was giv
en control last Monday, was being
carried on by the department of trade
and commerce.
However, the situation, where
liquidation has been in charge of
two separate agencies, is one which
Daniel said he had never encounter
ed before.
The receiver stated that he told
John W. Gamble, liquidating agent
for the state, that there would be no
objection to continuation of the audit
almost completed under state aus
pices, but attorneys for the state have
indicated that there probably would
be no desire to continue, since the
work now would be without value be
cause without authority.
Any information the state may
need, however, for prosecution ot
charges filed in connection with the
crash, can be obtained by state au
thorities with co-operation of those
now in charge, Daniel stated.
BYRD SHOWS APPRECIATION
Washington A radiogram from
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd thank
ing members of congress for passing
the bill promoting him to that rank
was received Thursday by Senator
Swanson of Virginia, author of the
measure. The radiogram sent by
Byrd from his camp in the Anarctic
said:
"I want you to know how greatly
we appreciate your getting the bill
thru before Christmas. It was a nice
thought on your part and will you
please give my hearty thanks to all
senators and others who helped with
it.
"For many years you have been
helping me and you have my deepest
possible gratitude, and when I return
to the states I am coming to Wash
ington to tell you how I feel and
bring you a little American flag that
I have carried for you on all my
flights for the past three years.
"My devoted regards to you and
Mrs. Swanson and all inhabitants of
Little America join me in the best of
good wishes."
Call No. G with your order for
job printing.
To Our Friends and Patrons:
20 to 40 Discount is being of
fered us by the wholesale houses
at this time on Thousands of Dol
lars worth of Furniture, Rugs and
Stoves, and we are giving you a
chance to get in on this deal that
is worth driving miles to take ad
vantage of.
You go with us direct to wholesale
floor and make your own selec
tions at the new marked - down
prices.
NOTE If you have any odd pieces to trade
in, write Or phone us. We will come and see
what you have and quote you prices.
Fifty Miles Free Delivery on Pur
chases of $50 or More
Ghrist Furniture Co.
Telephone No. 645 118-122 S. 6th St.
Plattsmouth, Nebr.
AIv News
Mrs. Mary Skinner still remains
quite poorly at her home but is able
to be up a portikm of the time.
M. J. Nickel and Jess llolke were
shelling and delivering corn to the
Rehmeyer elevator in Alvo on last
Thursday.
George W. Paul and the family
were enjoying the Yuletide yith a
visit and a very fine dinner at the
home of W. G. Hoffman.
With the coming of milder wea
ther, the roads have gotten so they
could be dragged and are thus in
much better condition than formerly.
Ed Taylor and family, and A. J.
Friends arid family were enjoying
a visit at the !om" of the Rates sis
ters cf Weeping Water. ;;11 eating
their Christmas dinner together.
Roy Stuart, who was home for a
time following his operation, but who
was not m;iking the progress desired,
was compelled to return for a time to
the institution for further
merit.
James II. Foreman and wife with
the other members of the family,
were guests for the day last Wednes
day at the home of Carl Foreman
where all enjoved the occasion splen
didly. Frank E. Cook completed the pick
ing e-i his crop of corn last week and
yr.'ii bet he is thankful that be was
able to get the task done as this luis
been a very bad fall for gathering
corn.
Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Ganz were
ktpt to their home for the day on
Christmas caring for th kiddies who
have the measles, and who it is fine
to report, are getting aling nicely
at this time.
Eddie Craig and wife who are now
located at Fremont where l.e is en
gaged in the barber business, were
visiting for the Yuletide at the home
of the parents of Mrs. Craig, E. I).
Friend cf north of Alvo.
I,. 1). Mullen and the good wife
purchased forty acres of the J.
iat which roundod cut
paying .-'.une one hundred
liars per acre for the pc;
they purchased.
P. C. I ies were
day on Wednesday,
at Glen wood. Iowa.
the guests for i In-
day most splendidly. This is a very
hospitable home and one in which
all who are guests surely enjoy every
minute. There were there for the
occasion F. E. Cook and wife and
tiieir son, Wesley and daughter, Miss
.an and Mr. and Mrs. George Born
meier.
Art Dinges and the good wife were
guests for the day on Christmas at
the homo of the parents of Mrs. Din
ges. George 15ray and wife. A most
enjoyable time was had and there
were there for the occasion all the
children, they being Mr. and Mrs.
Arthur Dinges of Alvo, Glen Rut
lego and family of Nehawka. end
the families of Ted B. Nyden, Walter
Thompson and C. E. France all of
Lincoln.
Had a Christmas Guest.
.As Ij. I). Mullen was going out to
milk on Christmas day, he was met
by a footsore traveler, who asked
fcr something to eat and offered to
assist in the milking for an oppor
tunity to eat. Lafe said certainly,
and the man proved a good milker
a:;,! also had a good appitite.
treat- ; Mullen enjoyed seeing him eat
milk as well.
Pirn met: v.
their f;rr.i.
and fifty !.-.
tifjll Wllieh
Mr. and Mrs.
visiting for the
Christmas day,
where they were
day and where
visit very much
and family.
Lee Coat man
mechanic at the
took a few day:
visited for over
they enjoyed their
with M. G. Keeftr
the accomplished
Art Skinner garage,
s off last week and
the Yuletide at the
home of his friend. Miss Thelma
Foreman, returning during the latter
portion cf the week.
Henry Greer who h:s been rather
poorly and a good deal of the time
in bd is inn" better at this time
though not entirely well, but was so
that on Christmas day he could en
joy going to the home of his brother,
James Greer and sister. Miss Maggie
Greer.
Will Nickel and the good wife en
tertained at tiieir home for Christ
mas day and had as their guests for
the occasion the families cf the bro
thers Martin J. Nickel of Alvo and
George Nickel of Murdoch, they
still all being nearly in the same
section.
John R. Skinner was a visitor, ac
companied by the good wife to the
home of her parents, going early in
the week and spending a number of
days counting over Christmas day,
at J. C. Obers of Fullerton. They
drove over and enjoyed a splendid
visit and trip.
A. V. Mockenhaupt, (Curley) and
the good wife and the son, wt re
spending the Christmas time at the
home of the parents of Mrs. Mocken
haupt. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fisher of
Weeping Water. Driving over for
the day and for the fine Christmas
dinner which was served.
L. M. Snevely and son received
a new corn sheller which they pur
chased through a company at Ash
land and which was delivered on
last Wednesday from Omaha, ar.rl
which was pressed into service im- I
mediately, in the shelling of corn for
Orest Cook, and delivered to the
Ilehmeyer elevator.
Frank Taylor and family, Simon
Rehmeyer and family were enjoying
the day and one of the finest of
dinners at the hanie of Mr. and Mrs
Fred Rehmeyer on Christmas day.
The dinner also being gracel by
Grandfather and Grandmother G.
Ilehmeyer of Weeping Water. A
splendid d;iy was had.
August Johnson has been feeling
finite poorly for some time and with
severe attacks of Sciatica, reports
were that lie was at the Lincoln Gen
eral hospital for treatment. Wm.
Kitzel also was taken there for treat
ment. We are hoping they may both
lie able to return to their home soon
with their health restored.
A merry party made up of the
fun loving people of Alvo and vicin
ity and composed of Messrs and Mes
dames Lyle Miller, Elmer Itosenow,
Carl Rosenow, L. M. Snayeley, and
Edwards Edwards went over to Lin
coln on last Wednesday evening
where they enjoyed a very interest
ing play at one of the theaters there.
Mr. and Mrs. Jaseph Vickers were
delighted with guests which made
their home a merry plr.ee on Christ
mas day and who enjoyed the very
fine dinner which was provided for
the occasion. There were there for
the day Mrs. Charles Jordan and
daughter. Miss Emma Jordan, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Perkins and Miss Elsie
McDowell all of Palmyra.
Charles F. Rosenow and wife en
tertained for the day and dinner at
their home in Alvo on last Wednes
day, where they pervert a most de
lightful dinner r.ul also entertained
for the day having as their guests
for the occasion, Carl Rosenow and
wife, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rosenow,
Ray Clark and family of Waverly,
and Dan Rosenow. a brother cf C.
V. Rosenow of Omaha.
August Bornemeier and the good
wife assisted by the daughters, en
tertained at their home on Christ
mas day and there all enjoyed the
Mr.
and
Had the Folks All Home.
Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Bird had
tiieir guests for Christmas day.
family, they bringing Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Leaver and the babe, and their
sons Gayle and West ley of Lincoln.
for
the
Moving Store to New Location.
Krtwnrd Nelson was having the
store moved to the new location,
which is directly across the street
routh from the place which he has
had it, on last Thursday and was
neir.g assisted ny v.. Ji. Warner, Art i
Bird and Joe Garcia. This will make j
a much better place for the business
and-will also cut down the overhead
: s he will have no rent to pay either
for the store room or his dwelling,
and at the same time being close to
the business at all times.
Home Again From Hospital.
h'irle.1 Godbey who has ben at
hospital at Lincoln for a num
of weeks, was so much improved
he was able to return to his
'mi:e ;ip:iin m l;ist Tnesd:iv. ami whs
ible to enjoy t'.ie Christmas day with
he folks at home.
f
'he
ber
ilu.t
houu
At Heme Christmas.
The families of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Coat man of Weeping Water enter
tained for the day on Christmas and
had as their guests the families of
their children with the exception of
Mrs. M. L. Golliher of Grand Island
LQGALNEWS
From Thursday's Daily
Miss Ruth Shannon, of Weeping
Water was here over the Christmas
holiday visiting with the many old
time friends in this city.
Oscar Zaar, of South Bend, was a
visitor here today for a few hours,
attending to some matters of business
and visiting with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Adams were
visitors at Omaha over Christmas,
where they were guests at the home
of their son, J. E. Adams and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Otto A. Wurl and
son, Paul, of Council Bluffs, were
here Wednesday to enjoy a visit with
the many relatives and friends in
this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roesner of Lin
coln were in the city Christmas visit
ing at the homes of the relatives and
enjoying a very fine time with the
old friends.
Howard Dwyer, who is connected
with the National Life Insurance Co.,
at their Chicago offices, returned this
afternoon to his duties after a visit
here over Christmas.
Mr. and Mrs. II. A. Guthmann and
children, Joe, F. R., and Jeanette, of
Murdork. were here over Christmas
visiting at the home of Mrs. F. R.
Guthmann and family.
John Nelson of Denver is enjoy
ing a holiday visit in this city at the
home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John Uelson, Sr., as well as the
other relatives and friends.
Messers and Mesdames Will Cook,
Sidney, Bruce and Clyde, J. E. Lan
caster, Margie and Herold, J. W. Hen
dricks and Carl and Oia Scudder were
guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Hath
away Christmas day.
David Hawksworth of Detroit,
Michigan, was here over Christmas
visiting at the home of his mother,
Mrs. Catherine Hawksworth and his
sister, Mrs. Mary Cook, with Mrs.
Fred Hawksworth and son of Lin
of Lincoln also being here at the
family home for the day.
From Friday's Dally
Miss Sena Woodruff and sister,
Carrie, of Cheyenne, Wyo., are visit
ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Louie Schiessl here for the holidays.
Rev. Clifford Cecil and Mrs. Cecil
are here from Des Moines, Iowa, to
spend a short time here with their
relatives and friends over the holi
days. Attorney A. L. Tidd was a visitor
at Lincoln today where he was called
to look after some matters of im-
who could not come on account of ! portance and visiting with his friends
nor health, inere were there for
the occasion the family of II. M.
"oat man of Alvo. W. W. Coatman
of Elmwood and Miss Gladys Coat
imm. a daughter, who teaches in the
' sK yan university at Lincoln. A
most enjoyable time was had.
hstnei Judges
Officers
All Officers Hold Over Hostetler Is
President Nineteen Jurists
Attend Dinner
All officers of the Association
District Judges were re-elected
of
at
ion
-on.
a rd
ta ry,
c-ln.
the annual dinner at the Cornhuske:
at Lincoln Friday night. B. O. Hos
tetler of Kearney, retains his posi-
as president; Robert R. Dick
O'Neill, is vice president; Bay
H. Painefi Grand Island, secre-
and Jefferson II. Broady, Lin
t reasurer.
William A. Redick. Omaha, chair
r'an. presented resolutions on the
death of Alexander C. Troup of Ora
iha. The exjudge was further eulo
gized by Lewis 1 1. Blackledge of Red
Cloud. James T. Begley, Plattsmouth,
and W. G. Hastings, Omaha.
The "baby" judges, selected this
year. 1-red Wright, Omaha, and Fred
W. Messmoro, Beatrice, were called
on for brief talks.
The nineteen district judges pre
sent were as follows:
District No. 2, James T. Begley,
Plattsmouth; ' No. Jefferson II.
Broady, E. B. Chappell, Lincoln
Frost, and Frederick E. Shepherd,
all of Lincoln; No. 4. W. G. Hast
ings. William A. Redick. and Arthur
C. Thomsrn. all of Omaha; No. 5.
L. S. Hastings, David City; No. 0,
Louis Lightner, Columbus, and Fred
erick L. Spear, Fremont; No. 9, IV
wittr C. Chase. Stanton; No. 10.
Lewis II. Blackledge. Red Cloud, and
J. W. James. Hastings; No. 11, Bay
ard II. Paine, Grand Island; No. 12,
Bruno II. Hostetler, Kearney; No.
17, Edward F. Carter, Bayard, and
No. 18, Fred W. Messmore, Beatrice.
in that city.
County Attorney W. G. Kieck was
a visitor at Lincoln today where he
is in attendance at the meeting of
the state association of county at
torney's that is being held there this
week.
Mr. and Mrs. W. D. McMahan,
the former late head of the commer
cial department of the high school,
came in yesterday from Grand Island
for a short visit with the old friends
in this city.
C. B. Briggs. who is now employed
on a paper at Winner, South Dakota,
came in Christmas accompanied by
i his nephew, Rodney Briggs. and they
will spend the rest of the week here
with the relatives.
Mrs. Mike Warga, Sr.. of Have
lock, who has been here visiting
with her daughter, Mrs. Charles F
Janda and family, returned this
morning to her home after a most
delightful Christmas in tihs city
Attorney Norris Chadderdon of
Holdrege, Nebraska, departed this
morning for his home after a visit
here over Christmas with the rela
lives, airs. Ltiauiieraon win remain
here for a more extended visit with
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John F
Wolff and the many friends
ANNUAL MEETING
The annual meeting of the Farm
ers Mutual Tornado, Fire and Live
Stock Insurance Co. Annual meeting
on Saturday, January 4th at the Tay
lor school house, Dist. No. 37, at
1:30 p. m., for the purpose of elect
ing officers and transact such other
business as may come before the
meeting..
A. A. WETENKAMP,
President.
J. P. FALTER,
d24-tfv Secretary.
CANADIANS
SILENT
ON ENTRY
PORTS
Ottawa Suggestions contained in
dispatches from Washington that the
I'nited States may limit the number
of ports of entry from Canada, drew
no official comment here. The view
point appears to be that the matter is
one for the United States to deal
with, and that Canada has nothing
to say about it unless she is consulted.
From Saturday's Dally
Lr.y Pell of near Union was a vis
uor tiere today for a few hours at
tending to some matters of business
and visiting with friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Harrow of
Lincoln were here FYiday to attend
the funeral of Mrs. Mary Wescott,
an old time friends of the family.
. (i. Uneueker ot the Murray
tate bank was a visitor here for a
short time today being called to
look after some matters of busines
Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Gobelman
departed this morning for Decorah.
Iowa, where they will enjoy a few
days stay there with relatives and
friends.
II. V. Burcham and son and daugh
ter, departed this morning on th
earlv Burlington train for Moux
City where they will spend Sunday
with friends.
O. A. Davis of Murray was a vis
itor in the city today for a short
time and while here was a caller at
the Journal to advance his subscrip
tion for the ensuing year.
John Nelson, who has been visit
ing here over Christmas with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson,
will leave Sunday for Denver where
lie has been employed for the past
two years.
Earl C. Wescott and son. Shirley,
Miss Helen Wescott and Mrs. C. C.
Wescott departed this morning for
Omaha accompanying the funeral
party of Mrs. Wescott as far as that
city and from where C. C. Wescott
will take the body on to California.
SILVER PENCIL LOST
Lost in Soennichsen store or be
tween there and post office Saturday
about 5:30 p. m., ladies Sterling sil
ver pencil. Name engraved, M. G.
Lloyd. Valued as keepsake. Please
leave at Plattsmouth news office. Reward.
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At
is our wish for all. We desire to express our
gratitude for the generous patronage you
have accorded us during the year just end
ing. We hope the New Year will bring
much of plenty and happiness to all our
friends and especially to the housewives,
more leisure time through letting us solve
their laundry problems.
affsmoufh Steam Laundry
WE WISH YOY
AH
appy
New Year
We thank you for your patronage
during the past year and trust we
may have the privilege of serving
you during the New Year.
WE WISH YOU
ONE AND ALL
A Happy
New
You have made 1929 a good year
for us and we trust that 1930 will
bring to you all the pleasures
vour hearts desire.
Looking snt t m Future!
What will 1930 hold in store for
us collectively and individually?
A momentuous question, and j'et one that
each of us has the power to work out to his
own satisfaction. Happiness, sorrow,
success, failure are but relative terms, and
the obstacles of today may be overcome by
the successes of tomorrow.
As the old year draws to a close, let us look
hopefully into the future, mindful that each
of us must contribute his part if we are to
enjoy the greatest collective and individual
prosperity during 1930.
We are especially grateful to you who have
contributed to our past year's business, and
will endeavor in the coming twelve months
to give you the benefit of larger stocks and
more varied selections than ever before.
The Shop of Personal Service"