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WILL MAKE HOME IN NORTH
From We!neJay'j Daily
Fred Kunsrnann. who has been
staying alone for the past few weeks
Miice the departure of his daughter.
Mr. James Bird for her home in Chi
cago has concluded he will accept the
invitation of his daughter. Mrs. Guy
Miller, of Winner. South Dakota, to
make his home with her for the win
ter, today in company with Mrs.
Miller and Mrs. Iceland Briggs. de
parted for the north.
Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Briggs start
ed Monday morning for Plattsrnouth
from their home in the north via air
plane. The weather was fine and the
sun was shining, but after traveling
about a hundred miles, the fog be
gan to accumulate and they found
it difficult to keep thir bearings.
They followed the Northwestern rail
road, flying low, and meeting a train
with the fog so heavy that the train
carried lights during the day. They
finally stopped at tjreighton, tele
phoned the airport at Norfolk, re
ceiving the information that the fog
wan dense with but about a hundred
foot ceiling. They flew high and re
turned to Winner and after getting
to a considerable altitude found sun
shine and clear in th? north but very
heavy fog3 in the south. They re
turned to Winner arriving about
eleven o'clock in the morning, secur
ing a car drove to Yanktcn where
they remained for the night and came
on Tuesday. They returned to Win
ner this morning. leaving here via
their auto at about ten o'clock.
A HAPPY E7ENT
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Renner
I.. Spidel, near Weeping Water, was
made very happy on Sunday by the
arrival of a fine little daughter who
has come to make her home with
them in the future. The little lady
weighed some seven pounds at the
time of arrival and with the mother
is progressing nicely. The many
friends of the parents here will join
in their well wishes for the future
happiness of the little one. Mrs.
Spidel was formerly Miss Katherine
Stava of this city.
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a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year
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CHRISTMAS "CHTT.1P CAPTURED
From Wednesday's Daily
There will be Christmas spirit in
Avoca. Iowa, but it will be decidedly
arid, all because of the bad breaks
that a resident of that place made
late last night while traveling
through Cass county. The Ford car
with two Avoca residents- was com-
jiin? north on highway No. 75. just
2;' south of the Rock Creek filing station
near Murray and had slid off the
t roadway into a small ditch. Just a
few mcmecta after the car had be
come stalled along the roadway, De
puty Sheriff Rex Young was passing,
bringing a prisoner from Weeping
Water a.id stopped to see what was
, the caur? o the wreck. One of the
ii-wa i-artii who had started a pre
mature attack on the wet goods.
jf tried to induce the deputy to Join
ijin a social drink, being unaware of
blithe official cacacitv of Mr. Youne.
The result was that the two men and
six gallons of "hootch" were brought
on into Platsmoui'n and the drunken
man of the duel lodged in the city
jail.
Deputy Sheriff Young was-accompanied
by Constable Svoboda in mak-
ing the arrests and Tom was one of
the main sufferers, driving back the
booze car and incidently setting on
the whisky soaked cushions of the
car. acquiring a fragrant aroma that
lingered with him.
The men who gave the names of
C. W. Lauver and Walter Johnson
will have a hearing later as com
plaint will probably be filed against
Lauver for possession, transportation
and driving while intoxicated. John
son who was in the car was appar
ently not intoxicated and seems to
have Just been the victim of circum
stances. TO WED CHRISTMAS EVE
The announcement
coming marriage of
sou of Mr. and Mrs.
of this city, has been
of the fortb
Arley Griffln.
E. M. Griffin
received here.
The wedding of Mr. Griffin and Miss
Katherine Cor.dit, will take place at
San Diego. California, on Thursday,
December 24th.
The groom is serving his second
enlistment in the navy and has been
stationed at San Diego for the last
few months at the naval base at
that place.
The wedding is to be a double
event, a fellow sailor and sweetheart
also being married at the same cere
mony with Miss Condit and Mr.
Griffin.
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
Notice i3 hereby given to all stock
holders of the Plattsrnouth Loan and
Building Association, that the regu
lar annual stockholders meeting will
be held on Monday evening, January
4th, 1932. for the purpose of elect
ing three directors, and such other
business as may come before the
meeting. The meeting will be held
at the office of the association, in
rear of Crabill Jewelry Store, at 8:00
o'clock.
E. P. LUTZ.
Secretary.
C. A. JOHNSON,
President.
CARD OF THANKS
I wi3h to thank the American
Legion Auxiliary for the pump, al?o
their help last spring, the American
Legion who cleaned out my well and
everyone who has helped me at any
time.
Mrs. Cleo Capper.
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State Fire
Probe
The destruction of the hay and cat
tle barns as well as machine shed
on the Troop farm north of N'ehawka.
is to be made the subject of an in
vestigation by the state fire marshal.
This fire which did much damage,
was the third to take place on the
Troop farm and every circumstance
in the case points to the fact that
they were of an incendiary nature.
The last fire which resulted in the
destruction of the buildings, also 1.
200 to 1.500 bushels of corn as well
as 1.500 bushels of oats and several
hundred tons of hay. was investigat
ed by the local officers and resulted
in bloodhounds, that were called to
the scene, tracing some person from
the scene of the fire to the highway
where the scent was lost by the
dogs.
L. J. Butcher, one of the veteran
fire inspectors of the state depart
ment, was here Saturday to start the
probe of the fire and the circum
stances that have surrounded this
mysterious farm blaze. Mr. Butcher
has been very successful in his work
as investigator in the state fire mar
shal's department and was here to
investigate the burning of a part of
the Burlington shops a number of
years ago. As the result of his work
in the shop fire, a conviction was se
cured of the alleged firebug ,who
was sent to the state prison.
H0LD CHRISTMAS MEETING
The W. C. T. U. at their meeting
on Monday afternoon featured the
Christmas thought ia the fine pro
gram that had been arranged, open
ing with the devotions led by Mrs.
Robert Hayes with the story of the
first Christmas. The roll call was
responded to by reading of Christmas
verses.
A trio composed of Jean Hayes,
Mr3. Robert Hayes and MarJorie Arn
gave a number of the Christmas
carols, the accompaniment being
played by Miss Arn.
Piano solos were given by Mar
Jorie Arn and Mary Ann Highfield,
being a very pleasing addition to the
program.
Louise and Burton Rishel were
heard in a very delightful piano duet.
Miss Helene Perry, gifted dramatic!
reader, favored the members cf the
Union with, three very beautiful se
lections.
Little Miss Elizabeth Ann Wiles
gave a very charming little song, be
ing accompanied by Mary Katherine
Wiles at the piano wnile Mary Kath
erine Wiles favored the meeting with
a piano accordian solo, a most artis
tic rendition.
The members of the Union voted
to donate the sum of 15 to the Asso
ciated Charities to be applied in the
care of the needy.
Following the W. C. T. U. bene
diction the hostess served very dainty
and delicious refreshments that were
much appreciated.
JOINT CHRISTMAS PARTY
A joint Christmas party of the
Woodmen Circle and Junior Circle
was held last Saturday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Max Fitzmayer. The
rooms were filled by the Jolly crowd.
First in order was a short busi
ness meeting and election of officers.
The following were elected for the
ensuing term: Noble Grand, Alice
Hiatt; Past Grand. Mildred Zatopek,
advisor. Donald Cotner; secretary.
Louise Fitzmayer; chaplain. Frances
Marie Lillie: inside sentinel. Helen
Kopp. outside sentinel. Edward
Stewart; board manager, Elva Olson.
Earl Taylor, Alice Zatopek.
After the business meeting various
games were played, readings were
given by Alice Zatopek and Thelma
Kruger. The real fun for the young
folks began when the Christmas gifts
were fished from the fish pond which
was presided over by Donald Cotner
and William Fitzmayer. The mem
bers of the Woodman Circle present
ed each Junior with a filled stocking.!
The next meeting will be at the home
of Alice Hiatt.
BAR ASSOCIATION MEETING
Saturday a meeting was held by
a number of the members of the bar
in' this city with Attorney D. O.
Dwyer. president of the Second Dis
trict Bar Association, to arrange for
the meeting of the association. The
bar association will meet in this city
on the evening of January 15th, the
dinner and meeting to be for the
members of the bar of Cass, Otoe and
Sarpy counties and their ladies.
The local bar will assist the pres
ident In the arranging of the meet
ing. W. A. Robertson. W. G. Kieck.
J. A. Capwell and C. A. Rawl3, being
the committee to perfect the arrange
ments for the gathering.
It is expected that there will be
at least fifty present. Invitations
will be extended to former members
or the bar of the district who are
now residents at different points to
join the meeting. It is hoped to have
one of the members of the Nebraska
supreme court here as the chief
speaker of the evening.
ARRIVAL OF LITTLE DAUGHTER
The announcement has been re
ceived here by relatives and friends
of the birth of a fine little daughter
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence
Mumm, who arte now residing at
Omaha. The mother and little one
are caponed as doing very nicely
and the occasion has brought much
happiness to all of the family circle.
Mrs. Mumm was formerly Miss Mil
dred' Jones Zot near .South Bend,
while Mr. Mumm. is a son. of Peter
Mumm of this city. - . "
J. Butcher of the
Marshal's Office to
Farm Fires
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for you each year?
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To protect the homes you call on
every Christmas ?
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all your travels?
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MORE DONATIONS
P.eport froBi fourth
ward eollec-
tion for charities:
Cash total amount S25- Doners
Emil Weyrich. 10. Geo. Staats. Car
rie Baird. Margaret Scotten. R. B.
Hayes. Ernest Porter. Mrs. John Mei-
singer. Mrs. Fornoff, Mrs. ita
Campbell. John Kirkham. Mrs. Ada
Mocre. Mrs. Geo. Luchinky, Mrs.
Bennett, Mrs. Janaa Johnson, Hilda
Wallengren. Mrs. Ward Clark, Mrs.
Cha.. Peterson. Jr.. Mrs. Otto Lusch
insky. Tom Olsen. Mr. Geis, Mrs.
Schultz. Mrs. McKinney.
Many families in this ward are
just able to care for their own needs
but offered to assist anyone ia their
neighborhood when such help was
needed.
Shoes. 3 pairs I seconds), Mrs.
John Meisinger. Mrs. Hayes. Mrs.
McKinney.
Clothing donated by Mrs. Ed Lutz.
Mrs. .-ed Armstrong, Mrs. C. F.
Dykes. Mrs. McKinney, Mrs. Frank
Schackniea.
17 quart jars fruit from Mrs. Gob
elman, Jchn Kcpp. Mis. McKinney,
Mrs. Hayes, Mrs. Otto Luschinsky.
Mrs. Frank Schacknies. Mrs. Tincher.
The following donations were
made by the societies of the M. E.
church:
Social Workers M. E. church
Frut, 8 quarts. 4 Jars jell, new un
derwear; 2 suits for children, 2 pairs
stockings (childrens) 2 yards ging
ham. Food 3 boxes macaroni, 2
lbs. rice, 4 bars P & G soap. Also 1
pair child's slippers f seconds .
The M. E. missionary society Box
second colthing for children; 2 new
suits underwear (children); Cash.
$2.00.
FUNERAL OF J. P. SCHR0EDER
The funeral jf J. P. Schroeder. was
held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock
from the Glervdale church ten miles
west of this city. The services were
largely attended by the old time
friends to pay. their last tributes of
love and esteeri: to the departed and
sharing with the family the grief
that his passing had occasioned. Rev.
H. G. McCIusky, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church of this city, con
ducted the fcervict-s. During the ser
vice Frank A Cloidt of this city gave
two vocal numbers. "Wonderful
Peace" and "Face to Face," Miss
Estelle Baird serving as the accom
panist. The interment was at the
Glendale cemetery.
STRIKES MOTHER-IN-LAW
from Wednesday's Dally
Last night Deputy .Sheriff Rex
"cung was called to the vicinity of
Weeping Water where a ca'l had
come from the home of Rcss Slop
3uue tnat a ramily bottle a33 in
prcrss. When the ofhtrr arrived it
was clleged that Shop' hire had
struck his mother-m-lav- during a
quatitl and that it wan iesired t hs.t
he be placed under arre.- f hops'nire
w is trnught into this cir nnd lodg
ed in jail pending the '.ii:ig of s:
coair Jjiir.t by the relutlw-s against
the prisoner.
Phone your Want Ad to No. 6
Even unused cttics
invite fires.
Up in the attic, on an old trunk,
is a veteran of many fishing
trips a box of trout flies. It
'contains coils of oiled lines, and
rests close to the chimney. The
oiled lines get hot. they smoul
der a little and then buret into
flame.
Fire comes without warning,
but is always a warning to the
uninsured.
Telephone today and let this
agency guard your investment
by a policy of the Hartford Fire
Insurance Company.
SearlS. Davis
AGENT
Plattunoxxth
Nebraska
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Omaha Harry Lapidus. president
of the Omaha Fixture Supply com
pany and a political leader here, was
found mysteriously shot to death late
Tuesday night near a viaduct. Lapi
dus was killed with a shotgun, police
said. The charge penetrated his
brain.
Police expressed belief that he had
been shot by a gunman in another
car who fired as-hisown car drew
alongside that of Lapidus. Lapidus
was found slumped to the right of
the wheel of his car. A cigar was
in his mouth. The driver's window
was down and the left door of the
car was slightly ajar. The motor of
the car was running.
The body was found by another
motorist. The Lapidus home is three
blocks from the spot where the car
and body were found. He was a lead
er in Jewish political circles in Om
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The body was found by J. E. Fitz
gerald. Omaha, who also heard the
shot and saw what he believes to be
the assassin's car leaving the scene.
Fitzgerald said he had been visiting
in the neighborhood and was just
leaving for home when he heard the
shooting.
"I looked up to see an auto at the
curb and another car just driving
away. Both cars were headed in the
same direction. I went over to the
parked car and found the body," he
said.
Two hours after the shooting, po
lice announced that they believed it
possible that Lapidus had halted his
car as the other machine drew up
and attempted to get out but was
shot before he could alight. His hat
was found in the tonneau of his car,
It is also possible, police said, that
Lapidus was shot with a revolver
and not a shotgun. State Journal
HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY
From Wednesday's Daily
Last evening the employes of the
local office and exchange of the Lin
coin Telephone Co.. enjoyed a very
delightful Christmas party at the
telephone building on North Sixth
street. The pleasant event was ar
ranged by Miss Hilda Wallengren of
the operator force of the exchange
j and was one that had been designat
ed as a hard times party. A num
ber of very striking hard times cos
tumes were to be found among the
guests, which added to the merri
ment of the occasion.
During the evening games were
plaved and prizes awarded for the
skill of the members of the group
later Santa appearing with gifts, for
all of the party.
At a suitable hour a dainty lunch
eon was served that added to the
pleasures of the occasion.
Those who enjoyed the event were
Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jensen. Mr. and
Mrs. J. L. Potter, Mr. and Mrs. A. E.
Lambertson. Mr. and Mrs. George
Tartsch. Hilda Wallengren. Hilda
Epler, Hattie Wynn, Marie Parriott.
Ruth Koukal, Helen Ledgway, Elea
nor O'Brien. Christine Reinackle.
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DEATH OF MRS. HRASZY
From Wednesday's Daily
The death of Mrs. Joseph Hrasky.
of Glenwood, former resident of
Plattsrnouth, occurred last night at
the Lord Lister hospital at Omaha,
where she had been for some little
time taking treatment. The cause of
death was a complication of dis
eases that made her recovery a mat
ter of doubt from the first. The de
ceased lady was formerly Elsie Lee,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee,
prominent residents of Pacific Junc
tion and at the time of her death
was aged thirty-nine years. Mr. and
Mrs. Hrasky resided here for some
time and later removed to Pacific
Junction, near where they have re
elded for the greater part of the
time. She is survived by the hus
band, two sons, Lyle and Charles,
two sisters. Mrs. Millie Bulin and
Mrs. Thomas Rabb of Omaha; two
brothers, Mark Lee of Pacific Junc
tion and Paul Lee of Omaha.
DOING VERT NICELY
Mrs. Arthur Troop, of south of this
city, who is at the Clarkson hospital
at Omaha, where she has undergone
a tonsil operation as well as several
other minor operations, is reported as
doing very nicely. It is hoped that
she may soon be so far on the high
way to recovery that It may be pos
sible to have her brought home for
Christmas.
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May you receive all the good things for
which you hope and more; may noth
ing disturb your full enjoyment of the
Season's glad spirit; may you have the
happiest holiday you ever had the most
joyous Yuletide in your memory.
Marry Christmas
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Value of Ne
braska Crops is
Off One-Half
Leading Products Figured at $140.-
706,000 This Year Acre
age Is Increased
Nebraska's leading crops are valu
ed at $140,706,000 this year or 37. 7
percent of last year and 43 percent
of 1929. This is the lowest value
since 1910, says the division of agri
cultural statistics. Extremely low
prices and low production i3 respon
sible for this slump.
The value of Nebraska crop pro
duction is the lowest for two decades
despite the marked increase in acre
age during that period. Farm prices
are approximately 30 percent belo
prewar leveLs. Farmers are still pay
ing 23 percent more than in prewar
times for commodities bou?ht and
taxes are mere than two" and a half
times higher.
"Under such odds, the great basic
industry, agriculture, cannot contri
bute to increased prosperity of the
country.'
Final figures place the Nebraska
For Every-one off You
This year of all years, when the patience and for
titude of all has been severely tested, we wish to
thark cur friends for their patronage and wish
for each and every one, a Merry .Christmas and a
more prosperous New Year
Fctzcr Ghco Co.
The Home of Quality Footwear
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May yours be a Happy Christmas,
A kingdom of Gladness and Cheer
Lighted by fires of Friendships
To make bright another year.
A. &. DdgEq
We wish for every-one, a very
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corn crop at 172,346.)j0 bu.-lr :
compared with 23&.10'. .; !, .
last year. Its value is !;.". r-:
or slightly more than ha!:' ,f .
year's.
The wheat crop totals ."..7:.':'
bushels against 71, 557, b.-f.
last year. Its value i $2'5.
or about two-thirds of last y-r
The estimate of oits is 4V.5 ;.'
bushels against 72,0C5.0'j b
last year. The valu. 1 1 .& 2 r. .
is slightly more than half f iu
year.
The estimate of tame hay
032.0)') tons compared to 257."v
tons last year. The value is 114.; -000
or two-thirds cf last year's v: ;--Wild
hay total 1.332.000 t. :.
against 2.176,000 tons last year. T
value it $9,345,000 or about tw -thirds
of last year's.
HERE FS0X DENVER
Rev. O. G. Wichmann is havir. z
the pleasure of a visit from two cf
the members of his family, his son.
G. C. Wichmann. as well as Mi--Dora
Wichmann. who has been
teaching in the Denver schools for
the past few years. They will spend
th holiday season here with the
home folks.
Journal Want Ads get re stilts asi
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