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Uebr. State Historical Society DC VOL. No. XLVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 26, 1930. NO. S3 J, A Murray Man Attempts Suicide at Omaha Jess Baker Purchases Revolver at Pawnshop and Then Turns Weapon on Himself From Thursday' Dally Jess Baker, aged 23, who has been a resident of the community east of Murray for his lifetime, yesterday afternoon attempted, to end his life at Omaha when he entered a pawn shop on lower Douglas street, pur chased a revolver and then loading the weapon turned it on himself and fired a shot into his left breast. He was taken to the Lord Lister hospi tal where his condition is reported as very serious. - Baker has been ' stopping at the KeyHtone hotel. Wednesday after noon he entered the pawnshop of Simon Goralick, 1305 "Douglas street, and asked to see a" .32-caliber pistol. Being shown one, he asked Goralick if he had any blank shells, saying he wished to see if the gun was de pendable. Goralick gave him two, and at this moment the appearance of another customer distracted the shop keeper's attention.. He started to wait on the other while Baker ex amined the gun. ' Baker moved to the back of the shop, Goralick said, and placed in the gun not only the, two blank shells, but a loaded shell he took from his pocket. - Without a word he then shot himself. At the hospital. Baker told police he had suffered from stomach trouble three years and had decided to end his misery. He said his father, Wil liam Baker, lives at Murray, as do two of his three brothers. Two sis ters live elsewhere. The father of the young man, Wil liam Baker, was called to Omaha late Wednesday afternoon to be with the unfortunate young man and stated that the son had gone to Oma ha three weeks ago to seek work. He had understood the son was work ing for the Burlington at Gibson. The father also verified the state ment that his eon had been in very poor health for years, Buffering from heart trouble and stomach difficul ties but they had not been thought serious. MATTT. SPLENDID RECORDS The pupils of the high school who had a record of perfect attendance for the school year 1929-30 comprises the following in all of the classes of the school: Ellen Akeson, Norma Baugart, Donald Bushnell, Evangeline Craig, Warren Farmer, Edward Egenberger, Helen Franke, Agnes Gochenour, Gwendolyn Hzftisen, William Hen richsen, Alice Hutton, Mildred Jah rig, Helga Jarl, Vera Johnson, B. Knoflicek, Earle Koeble, Hugh Light body, Robert Livingston, Francis Lib ershal, Robert Mann, Ellen Nora Mei singer, Leona Meisinger, E. Olson, D. Rager, Winifred Rainey. George Sayles, F. Shanholtz, L. Shanholtz, Helen Schulz, Meta Schakneis, Keith Snyder, Rosie Stull. E. Wehrbein, Gladys Young, Theodore Yelick. Those who have perfect attend ance records for the second semester of the school year are as follows: retiree Adam. John Becker, Cecil Comstock, Jane Comstock, M. Davis, Clarence Forbes, Malinda Fredricn, Vera Hughes, Werner Jarl, Jane Keil, Anna Kneike, Vivian Lightbody, James Nowacek, Eleanor Parkening, Doris Peterson, Wilma Pickard. Stuart Porter. Helen Price, La Verna Rhoden, Ruth Rotter, Florence Schutz, I. Simons, Eleanor Smetana, Carrol Sutton, Ha Taylor, Janet Val lery, William Wetenkamp. TWO DELIGHTFUL EVENTS Mrs. John A. Griffin and Mrs. M. D. Brown have entertained this week at two very charming 5:30 bridge teas, the first being held on Wed nesday evening. The two pleasant gatherings were at the Brown home in the Herold apartments, the decorative plan of the home being in the rainbow colors in which the bright hued flowers of the spring season were used most effectively. In the playing on Wednesday eve ning Mrs. W. J. Jorgensen was the winner of the first prize, Mrs. John Sattler, Jr., the second, and Miss Grace Nolting the consolation prize. On Thursday Mrs. C. E. Hartford secured the high score. Miss Minnie Guthmann. the second high, and Mrs. H. F. Goos the consolation. In the entertaining and serving the hostesses were assisted by Mrs. Garold Holcomb. LITTLE LADY ARRIVES The past few days have been most pleasant ones for E. C. Harris, the genial proprietor of the Plattsmouth laundry, the occasion being the fact that a fine little daughter has ar rived to be a part of the household in the future. Mrs. Harris and the little daughter, Jeanette Elizabeth, nrp hoth rinlnp vprv ntcelv and the happy father is hoping to have then home soon as the little lady is now nearing a week old, she having been born Sunday evening. RIVER RECLAIMING LAND The Missouri river, that restless stream that delights in setting out vast tracts of accrection land and later washing them away, is engaged in cutting away a great deal of the bottom land along the Nebraska side of the river south of this city. The river has swept over to the Ne braska side some five miles south of this city and has claimed many acres of fertile and rich soil that had formed along the bottoms when the river in its wandering was at tacking the Iowa side of the river banks in the past years. The pres ent attack of the river is throwing up a large bar or island in the river near the scene of the present activ ities of the river channel. Elks Band Gives a Fine Musical Treat Local Organization Presents Compli mentary Concert for the Citi - zens of Community from Thursday's Dally The Elks band of this city, taking advantage of the fine weather that prevailed yesterday,- gave the com plimentary band concert which was to have been featured during music week but which was postponed twice on account of the fact that the rains on each date prevented the concert. This was the first concert of the season, aud the program selected by the band members and Director W. R. Holly was one that proved a real entertaining feature and embraced some of the most delightful of the standard musical offerings-as well as several popular numbers. In . the standard offerings was heard Lampe's "Sunny South" mel- edy as well as numbers from "King Dodo," one of .the most successful musical comedies of some twenty years ago. In the popular selection the band gave the selection, "The Stein Song" which is the official song of the Uni versity of Maine, an old and loved melody that is now taking the nation by storm following Ks introduction ; by Rudy Vallee over the radio. The matter of the regular sum mer concerts has not been taken up as yet by the Chamber of Commerce and the city of Plattsmouth, who in the past have sponsored and financed the programs. Following the concert the members of the band were treated to refresh ments at the Stewart cafe, the treat of the Woman's club committee on music week. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY From Thursday Daily Yesterday was the tenth birthday anniversary of little Miss Helen Lynch and the occasion was made most enjoyable when a group of the little school friends and neighbors gathered at the Lynch home to assist in the proper observance of the event. The time was spent in the games that are so dear to the little folks and in which a great deal of pleasure was derived by all of the party. At a suitable hour the children were served with dainty refresh ments and the large and attractive birthday cake served as the center piece of the table and around which the little folks gathered. In honor of the occasion the guest of honor received a large number of very attractive gifts. Those who attended the event were: Louise Taylor, Laura Mrasek, Helen Benak, Betty Bulin, Janet and Ruth Westover. Mary and Marjorie Lindeman. Louise Pfitzmeyer, Helen Kostka, Flo Holcomb, Frances Cloidt, Grace Welch. Dorothy and Helen Lynch, Billy Weaver and Billy How- land. PAINTING UP FRONTS The front of the building occupied by the Peterson billard parlor is one of the places in the main business section of the city that is being touched up with a fresh coat of paint and presents a very attracitve ap pearance to the eye and adding very much to the general appearance of the main thoroughfare of the city. The building occupied by the Journal is also being given a trim ming which will be completed soon and which will prove a very attrac tive appearing addition to the sec tion of the city where the building is located. NAME IS OMITTED In the account of the May Day Festival the name of Miss Nettie Hawksworth, the principal of the Columbia school was omitted from the list of the teachers that had ar ranged the program, as she was in charge of the Covered Wagon section of the historic part of the pageant, one of the most elaborate and im pressive of the entire festival. Miss Hawksworth is to be congratulated on this fine part of the program in which her pupils participated and which she had supervised. All kinds or business stationery printed at the Journal office. Sheriff Reed Brings in Green wood Burglar Two Men Captnred at West Cass County Town Are Fonnd to Be Old Time Offenders From Thursday's Datly Sheriff Bert Reed and Deputy Sher iff Rex Young returned last evening from Lincoln, bringing with them John Burke, 32 and Joe Richards. 38, the two men who were captured at Greenwood early Wednesday morning as they were burglarizing the store of Anderson & Cope. The men were taken to Lincoln for safe keeping until the arrival of Sheriff Reed. Walter and Alonzo Stewart, short ly before midnight Tuesday, saw the pair park their car In front of the Stewart home-a block south of the Greenwood business section. Their suspicions aroused, the brothers fol lowed the men at a discreet distance, and saw them enter the rear door of the Anderson & Cope dry goods store. George Trunkenbolz, village mar shal, was aroused from hed by the Stewarts, and called State Sheriff Condit. When Condit, with Deputies Weygint and Baltan, arrived at Greenwood after a seventy mile an hour ride. Burke had already been captured. He was taken when he went back after the car by the mar shal, the Stewart brothers and A. R. Birdsall, Greenwood resident, who had lain in waiting for one of them to return. Richards was taken by Weygint and Trunkenbolz as he emerged from the alley, probably bent on discover ing what had happened to his part ner. The officers found piled up in the alley behind the store the following articles, which were brought to Lin coln and examined for finger prints: Twenty-three and one-half pairs of shoes; twenty or more pairs of wom en's hosiery, twenty-five work shirts, seventeen bolts of dress goods, two bolts of mulsin and one of terry clothe four .suits .of overalls,, and seven neckties. InSnWifie Store, merchandise had been scattered in every direction. Potatoes rolled about the floor. Can ned goods and package goods had been pulled from the shelves and thrown on the floor, the burglars then taking their choice. Beside the loot piled in the alley, there was another large pile of merchandise just in side the rear door, waiting to be carried away. Lying near the door were two hack saws, files and chi sels belonging to Burke and Rich ards. The latter when arrested was carrying a small caliber pistol. Both of the men have records of convictions. Burke has served time in Nebraska penitentiary twice, in Iowa reformatory, and was also in trouble in 1917 for deserting from the army at a Michigan base. Rich ards served prison terms at Leaven worth, Jollet and Lancaster. GIVE LEADER FAREWELL From Thursdays Dany Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt and Rev. and Mrs. H. G. McClusky entertained the members of the Presbyterian choir at the Cloidt home, the occasion being a farewell for Miss Ruth Lindsay, supervisor of music in the city schools, who also has been the director of the church choir for the past two years. The members of the choir are re gretting very much the departure of Miss Lindsay who is soon to leave this city for her home at Lodi, Wis consin, her going being felt as a real community loss for her splendid work in the musical circles of the city. As a remembrance of the event Miss Lindsay was given a very at tractive gift that she will long treas ure as a token of the esteem of the friends here in this city. Miss Lindsay will continue her musical work in Wisconsin, studying and may also open a studio at Lodi for the teaching of voice and piano. CASE IS CONTINUED From Thursday's Da.ny This morning by agreement the matter of the hearing of a complaint filed by George Trunkenboltz against Everett Stewart, was continued over until June 11th when it will be battled out by a jury in the county court. The defendant is charged with having taken some ice cream be longing to an aid society at Green wood. The defendant was released on $200 bond. W. A. Robertson will appear for the defense while County Attorney W. G. Kieck will represent the state in the matter. W. B. A, HOLDS MEET From Thursday's Daily The W. B. A. last evening held a evry interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Fay McClontock and with a most pleasing attendance of the membership present. The time was spent in a' short business session and which was followed by the social hour. At a suitable hour dainty re freshments were served by the hos tess that added to the enjoyment of the evening. DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT From Friday's Daily The message was received here this afternoon by friends of the death this morning at 6 o'clock at Min neapolis, Minnesota, of Mrs. Maude Rennie Ord, a former resident of this city and a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Rennie, long time residents of this community. Mrs. Ord is survived by her hus band and three brothers and two sisters, Frank and John Rennie re siding in the west part of the state, George Rennie of this city, Mrs. Margaret McPherson and Mrs. George Adams of Omaha. The body will be brought to this city for interment, the funeral party leaving Minneapolis tomorrow and will reach here Saturday to make arrangements for he funeral serv ices. I Prisoners at the County Jail Plan Escape Bnrk and Richards, Greenwood Rob bers, Discovered at Work Try ing to Make Escape From Friday's Daily Sheriff Bert Reed yesterday dis covered that John Burk and Joseph Richards, the two men captured at Greenwood early Wednesday morn ing robbing the store of Anderson & Cope, were engaged in an attempt to escape from the Cass county jail. The men had apparently first tested around the bars in the jail with a view of digging out and then turned their attention to a ventila tor in the roof of the jail which they had been working with when caught red handed in the act. The sheriff had surmised all was not well and had secretly kept track of the efforts of the men to escape and last evening entered with his deputies and found cne of the men working from- the steam pipes over the cage in the jail and attempting to get the ventilator '.hole enlarged sufficient . to permit them getting out. ... The two men were then placed iu the cage and where they will remain until they are taken away to serve their sentences. Both of the robbers have been ar rested and imprisoned many times and with the prospect of a severe sentence staring them in the face they are desperate characters and whom the officers cannot trust but must be kept under constant super vision. While the sheriff'' was aware of the plans of the men to escape, other prisoners in the jail who are in for minor crimes, did a very commend able thing in sending a communica tion to the sheriff to warn him of the efforts of the two men to escape. Dr. Jennie Callfas Addresses M. E. Aid Society Well Known Leader in Women's Or ganization Gives Very Pleas ing Talk Here From Friday TiaHy The aid society of the Methodist church at their meeting yesterday had the pleasure of having with them one of the best known women of the state. Dr. Jennie Callfas of Oma ha, who has been very active in the past years in the religious, club and political circles of Omaha and the state. Dr. Callfas was introduced by Mrs. William Baird. president of the aid society, who expressed the pleasure of the Plattsmouth ladies at hav ing the distinguished guest present for the meeting. The address of Dr. Callfas took up the problems of today as con cerned womenkind. the problems of the home, the living of the modern day, the health and other problems of the mother and wife in her daily tasks in the management and care of the home. Dr. Callfas also touched on some of the national questions of the time, she dwelling especially on the nrohibition question and urg ing the retention of the eighteenth amendment whicn provides ror tne abolishing of intoxicating liquor, nr rv.llfas. who recently filed as a candidate for the democratic nom ination for United States senator, urged all of the women to study and take more Dart in the political life of the state and nation. Following the address the ladies served very dainty and delicious re frpahmpnts which were verv much appreciated by all of the members of the party. While in the city Dr. Callfas with Mrs. Healey, member of the Omaha Drama club and Mrs. Lou Spencer of Lincoln were luncheon guests of Mrs. William Baird. Every shade of crepe paper and all the newest novelties and favors in the complete Dennis on line fonnd only at the Bates Book Store. Greenwood Rob bers Receive 10 and 7 Years Plead Guilty to Charges of Break ing and Entering and Are Taken to Lincoln Today From Friday's Dally Justice that was swift and cer tain was visited on the two men caught robbing the Anderson store at Greenwood, today. The men had been brought here Wednesday night by Sheriff Bert Reed and lodged in jail to await their hearing. This morning the complaint charg ing John Burk and Joseph Richards with breaking and entering, was filed by County Attorney W. G. Kieck and the two men on being arraigned in the district court on their plea of guilty were given their sentence. The men have both records of time in a number of prisons and owing to this fact were given heavy sen tences for the offense they had com mitted at Greenwood. Joe Richards, the first man arraigned acknowledged the fact that he had done time in a number of state penitentiaries and was given a sentence of ten years by Judge James T. Begley, while John Burk on his arraignment was given a sentence of even years, both men to serve the sentence in the state penitentiary. The sentence of Richards brought a vigorous objection from the pris oner and who desired to change his plea and take the chance of a jury trial in the case, but as the action had progressed as far as the sen tence the prisoner was not allowed to change his plea. Burk accepted the sentence with apparent indiffer ence, both men stoic in their action as they left the court room for the jail to await their departure for Lin coln to start the serving of their sen tence. This was very quick action in the matter as the two men were captur ed early Wednesday morning at Greenwood and tonight are reposing in the state prison where they will have a long stay ahead of them. RECEIVE DRAMATIC HONORS The members of the Flynn family, former residents here, have made a very notable record in dramatic work since they moved to Omaha the youngest son, Damian, and Miss Catherine Flynn, being especially outstanding in their work as mem bers of the Community Player's group in Omaha. Recently Damian Flynn was given a very high honor at Northwestern university at Chicago for his dramatic efforts and now a personal recogni tion has come to both Mr. Flynn and his very charming sister from the hands of Miss Florence Reed, cele brated stage star, who is in Omaha to appear in "The Shanghai Ges ture" one of the outstanding plays of the year. Miss Reed on first coming to Oma ha to appear was engaged in select ing the members of her cast and among the first chosen was Miss Flynn, who as a member of the com munity players was an outstanding figure. As Miss Reed was seeking someone for the role of DeMihoy, she saw Damian Flynn, who is the publicity agent for the Clement Walsh players as well as engaging in the active stage work, and with out a word thrust the script into the hands of Mr. Flynn. Mr. Flynn was one of the clever and popular young men of the city when living here and possessed an unusual talent for the stage which he has improved in the opportunities of the larger city. Miss Catherine and Damian are children of Mrs. Catherine Flynn, well known over the state as one of the leaders in the Catholic Daugh ters of America. GIVEN HANDKERCHIEF SHOWER From Friday's Dally Last evening Miss Roanna Mei singer entertained a few friends at a handkerchief shower in honor of Helen Amick who is soon to leave for her summer vacation from her school work. The guest of honor received a large number of very handsome remem brances of the occasion. The evening was spent in games of all kinds and at which a great deal of fun was derived by the members of the party! At a suitable hour dainty refresh ments were served to add to the com pletion of a most delightful time. Those who enjoyed the occasion were: Mary Ellen Byers, Marsellia Ramel. Leona Meisinger, Nora Baum gart, Helen Dew, Isabel Dev.', Helen Woolcott. Helen Amick, Doanna Mei singer, Morgan Meisinger, Stuart Porter, George Luschinsky, James Dew. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL From Friday's Dally This morning John Wolff, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken to the hospital at Omaha where he will be given a course of treatment. It is hoped that the treat ment will afford Mr. Wolff some re lief from his present condition. RETURN FROM OKLAHOMA Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar C. Soen nichsen and little daughter, Mary Phyllis, who have been enjoying a visit for a short time in Oklahoma, have returned home and were ac companied by Mrs. Frank W. Kirk patrick. formerly Miss Christine Soer.nichsen, who will enjoy a visit here with the home folks. Mr. and Mrs. Soennichsen had a very fine trip and found the road conditions fine from Nebraska to Tulsa, the highway being largely paved and the general conditions ideal for the trip. While at Oklahoma City the party t were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry ; Robert Herold and later motored to Seminole, Oklahoma, to visit with the Kirkpatrick family and enjoying the many interesting points in that local ity. Miss Violette Begley Wedded at Lincoln Popular Plattsmouth Girl Wedded to Dale B. Jacques of Alexandria, Nebraska, Friday. Announcement has been received of Miss Erma Violette Begley of this city and Dale B. Jacques of Alexan dria, Nebraska, at Lincoln yesterday. The bride is the only daughter of Judge and Mrs. James T. Begley of Plattsmouth. She is a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school and later specialized in music at Rockford col lege and the State University. She has held the position of supervisor of music at Alexandria during the past year. ; She is a member of Delta Delta Delta sorority at the State Uni versity. She is a young lady of much charm and personality and has le gions of friends in Plattsmouth. The , groom is the eldest son of Mr. asd Mrs. J. B. Jacques of Alexandria, Nebraska, where his father is presi dent of the Alexandria State bank. He is one of the popular young men of that city. He is a graduate of Alexandria high school and the State University, where he is a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. He haa visited in Plattsmouth several times and has made many friends. The young. people will make their home in Alexandria where the groom is engaged in business with his fath er. Their many friends Join in wish ing Mr. and Mrs. Jacques a long and prosperous wedded life. ENTERTAINS FOR BRIDE-ELECT j The past week has been filled with a large number of very pleasant social events honoring Miss Edith Farley, whose marriage to Mr. Char les Tunnell of West Point, is to oc cur in the early part of June. A very delightful kitchen shower was held at the home of Miss Pearle Staats given by Miss Staats and Misses Caroline and Estelle Baird and at which the bride-to-be received a large number of useful gifts for her new home. Mrs. Carl Ofe was hostess at a delightful miscellaneous shower for Miss Farley at her home on Mon day afternoon and the ladies enjoyed the afternoon at bridge as well as presenting the guest of honor with a great many very attractive gifts. On Tuesday afternoon the Misses Mary and Ruth Tidball were hos tesses at a vanity shower for Miss Farley and which was a most de lightful occasion for the guests with bridge proving the diversion cf the event. The bride-to-be received a great many remembrances from the friends on this most charming oc casion. This afternoon Mrs. Ralph Petring is hostess at a party at her home for Miss Farley, the event being in the nature o fa bridge and which is completing a very delightful week of social activities. DEATH OF HELEN 0TTERSTEIN From Friday's Dally The many friends here will regret to learn of the death yesterday at Sterling, Colorado, of Miss Helen Otterstein, who has for the past year and a half made her home at Sterl ing with her sister, Mrs. Fred Val lery. The death of Miss Otterstein came after an illness that covered several months duration and in which she has been a great sufferer, undergoing a very severe operation at one of the Denver hospitals a few weeks ago but which could not give her the relief wished and she was taken to Sterling on Sunday to be cared for at the home of the sister, until death came to her relief. The deceased lady was born in Cass county, December 29. 1S93. and has spent her lifetime here where she was known to a large circle of friends and who will share with the father and members of the bereaved family the loss that has come to them. Miss Otterstein is survived by the aged father, four sisters, Mrs. Mary Vallery, Sterling, Colorado, Mrs. Minnie Fredenberg, Lincoln, Mrs. Freda Stiles, Omaha; Mrs. Anna Schubek, Plattsmouth; two brothers, Herman, of Grant, Nebraska, and Richard of this city. Bauer Company to Enlarge Shop Work Activities Lease of Garage Building to Service Chevrolet Co., Will Permit Shop Expansion. The firm of John Bauer & Co., which has for a great many years conducted the Willys - Overland agency here as well as a machine and repair shop at the garage build ing on Vine street, is making a change in the line of the company's activities between now and June 10th and which will result in the lease of the building to the Service Chevrolet Co., and the withdrawal of Mr. Bauer from the auto sales line of his busi ness. The machine shop and repair de partments of the garage has grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years and the volume of business in this line has led Mr. Bauer to desire to make this department larger and an up to date general machine plant and to withdraw his interests in the sale of cars. With the leasing of the building to the Service Chevrolet company Mr. Bauer will cease his sales of cars and devote himself exclusively to the ma chine shop interests, altho the firm will continue the car and servicing of the Willys-Knight and Ovelands until such time as the Willys-Overland Co. can make other arrange ments. With the desire to expand his shop Mr. Bauer i3 planning on the remod eling of the building near Seventh and Main street which he has owned for some years and which has been used for auto storage. This structure will be remodeled into a modern and up to date general machine shop and where the repair and handling of all lines of auto work will be cared for as well as a general machine shop business. This will relieve Mr. Bauer and his force of the necessity of keep ing a garage open both day and night and Sunday and under the new plan the shop will be on a regular shop schedule of six days a week. In the cew establishment the plumbing " and ' heating department will also be continued as well as that of the sale of auto glass and acces sories that may be necessary. Mr. Bauer is planning a general clean up of his line of cars and sup plies before turning over his build ing and announcement of which is to appear later in the Journal at the first of the week and which will prove a real bargain in auto lines. WILL PROTECT MACHINERY The K. S. hall on west Locust street which was recently purchased by Cass county, will be remodeled into a storage place for the county road machinery and supplies in the future, the large hall and concrete basement making a nne piace ior the caring for the machinery that is largely used on the road and which will be a savin gin the protection of , the machinery from the elements in tne winter season. The large concreted basement of the hall will probably be remodeled into a workroom where the repairs that are necessary on machinery can be made on days when it is not pos sible to be out on the road3 working. The machinery that will be stored here is that which is used in the first commissioner district and for the general supplies necessary in the road work. GIVES ANNOUNCEMENT SHOWER Mrs. George J. Klinger entertained very delightfully on Wednesday to a large group of the friends in honor of her daughter. Miss Freda, an nouncement of whose forthcoming marriage to Dr. Joe J. Stihal, was made a feature of the shower. The ladies spent the time in the making of individual quilt blocks and on which the name of each of the guests will appear as a very happy remembrance of the occasion. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in visiting and a general social time and in honor of the forth coming marriage the guest of honor received a very large number of handsome and attractive gifts. At a suitable hour very lovely re freshments were served by the hos tess who was assisted by her daugh ters, Mrs. William Ketelson and Mrs. Ray Herring. There were some fifty guests present. OLD RESIDENT HERE From Thursday's Datly Fred Woodson, who left thi3 city ; some forty years ago and is now re ' siding in California, motored in to . day to look over the scenes of his 'childhood home and to find but little trace of the old home community as . he knew it when he was a lad lere 'and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Woodson, were among our most : prominent people. Mr. Woodson is a nephew of Phillip Harrison and Mrs. 'Frances Purdy of this city. Call No. 6 with your rush order for Job Printing. (