THURSDAY, SEPT. 13, 1934.
PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
PAGE FIVE
AVOCA NEWS
W. P. Cock of Plattsmouth was a
visitor in Avoca on Tuesday of this
week and was meeting with his
many friends.
Mrs. Harry Marquardt and son:
John, were visiting for a few days
r.t the home of her parents at
Bcloit, Kansas.
A son came to the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Norris on last Tues
day morning with the parents both
happy over the arrival and all doing
very nicely.
There -was a one man show given
in Avoca lart Friday evening which
was enjoyed, the one man repre
senting a half dozen men and a few
different women. Many spoke highly
of the show.
There was a dance on last Satur
day night, the orchestra being com
posed of the five young musicians.
A good crowd was present notwith
standing that Ctoe hail a free dance
at the same time.
Carl Zaiser installed a new radio
in the car of Ralph Mcriey on last
Tuesday and now Ralph can hear the
music and news wherever he is and
net have to wait until he gets to
where he is going.
Thomas II. Straub has veen very
ill at his heme in Avoca and has
been wrestling with the flu, being
kept to his home for a number of
day. He is, however, feelnig some
better at this time.
Charles Findley, the merchant,
complained that he is hungry and
that while the wife is away work
ing he has found business so good
that he has net had time to cock
sufficient to satisfy his appetite.
Miss Alpha Peterson, candidate for
county superintendent and Miss Ma
rie Kaufmann, were in Avoca last
Tuesday looking after the interests
of the candidacy of Miss Peterson
and meeting with their many friends.
Col. Rex Young, candidate for the
position of county sheriff on the re
publican ticket, was looking after
business matters in Avoca on last
Tuesday and was meeting with his
many friends, for he has a host of
them.
Miss Corine Ilallstrom who was
attending the world's fair with the
family of her uncle, Mr. and Mrs.
A. V. Props t of Nebraska City, ar
rived home last week and sure was
well pleased with the excellent time
which she had.
Mrs. Ted Hile of Beaver Crossing,
a daughter of Mrs. L. J. Marquardt,
was a visitor with her mother at
Avoca for a few days during the past
Aveek, and you may be sure that the
ladies enjoyed every moment of the
time when tho daughter was here.
Miss Mabel Jourgesen, the capable
and efficient operator of the tele
phone company at Avoca has been
taking a vacation, and seeing some of
the world. During her absence the
work has been locked after by Miss
Bertha Neumeister.
MrJL Wm. Harvey', daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCann and
A. O. Kick and wife of Dunbar were
visiting for the day Saturday and
Saturday evening at the McCann
Lome and cn Sunday Mr. and Mrs.
Bassett of Ur.adilla were visiting
them, Mrs. Bassett being a daughter.
Visit Octd Fellow Kerne.
Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Elmer
Ilennings hitched up their auto and
following Horace Greeley's advice,
turned its prow to the west and fol
lowing the star cf the empire did not
stop until they had arrived at York
where they had some friends they
desired to visit. They they had all
gotten straightened out they all visit
ed the I. O. O. F. Home there which
is an insttiuticn for the elderly mem
bers cf the order who cannot care
for themselves. Mr. Henning3 des
cribes the home as a wonderful plare
and nearly a hundred members who
make their home there.
Enjojirg Visit Eere.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Harvey of
Zionsville, Indiana, the latter a cou
sin of Dr. J. V. Brendel and whose
ran.e was forme ily Miss Mattie Bren
del. daughter of the former Dr.
Biendcl, uncle of Dr. J. Y. Brendel
v ho resided here some thirty-five or
more years ago, are visiting in Avoca
with Dr. Brendel and wife. They
wtre as well visiting with other resi
dents of Avoca who will remember
when they resided here. They also
were visiting at Murray where they
have another cousin, Mrs. W. L. Scy
Lolt. Carnr.fire Girls Aplenty.
Sure there are Campfire girls, and
plenty of them in Avoza. We knew
that there should be if there were
r.ct, and when we questioned the
mutter the fact came out that there
U a larg3 number of the girls en
rolled and that their guardian is Mrs.
Carl Zazier. who makes an efficient
?rd worthy friend of the grils. We
are pleased that this is a fact for the
For
ale
Farm Scale
Six Ton Capacity
Good Condition and
Priced Right
Call or See
Searl S. Davis
Platts. State Bank Bltfe.
guardian is doing a wonderful work
with the young girls. Now let us
hcur about the Boy Sects. We hope
the proposition is all right as well.
Sees ths Southv-'est.
Mr. H . Lum, manager of the
Avoca lumber yard, who for some
time, nearly fifteen years ago was
located in Dodge, Kansas, in the lum
ber business and who has some
friends who have interests there,
went down to that country and also
beyond where he locked after the
business in hand and as well visited
with old friends which he could find.
He found the city over twice as large
as when he resided there. The crops
were not the best, but the town of
Dodge City, which has some 14.000
inhabitants is a very snappy town
nctv. ithstanding the depression.
Speaking cf the country Mr. Lum
paid he thought it would come out
all right. lie also spoke of the trip
which he mcde. The first day out he
traveled 437 miles from Avoca to
Dodge City with a 192 4 Oakland car,
which has seen much service, mak
ing cn an average of 23 miles rer gal
lond of gasoline and making the en
tire trip of 1100 miles with one fill
ing of oil in the crankcase and with
not a tire down on the entire trip.
He said that the jack rabbits ate the
sugar beets from a 220 acre farm and
were still hungry, and then tackled
a quarter section of alfalfa. They
were so thick that dogs would not
tackle them.
PRODUCTION INCREASE
Detroit, Sept. 17. The largest
August production for five years, to
taling 74,437 units for all plants,
is reported by the Chevrolet Motor
company. This total includes domes
tic, expert, and Canadian produc
tion. For the first eight months cf 1034
Chevrolet production totals 092,477,
and exceeds by 66,000 the 1933
twelve months' total, which was pass
ed early lr.st month.
Retail sales reported by dealers
tcck a decided upward turn in the
last ten days of August, promising
contined demand in September. The
reporte deliveries in the United
States exceeded the domestic pro
duction. LIVESTOCK RANGES DRIED UP
Denver Western livestock ranges
are in the poorest condition on record,
statistics by the IT. S. department of
agriculture showed. The report said
the condition of sheep and lambs
also is the worst on record and cattle
are in poor to fair condition in the
drier areas.
"The condition of ranges is 54
percent of normal, compared with
55 percent last month, 75 percent a
year ago and the ten year average
of 82.2 percent," the report said. The
condition of cattle is 6S percent, the
f.am; as a month ago, compared with
SI percent a year ago and the ten
year average of S7.4.
DAMAGE FE0H HEAVY WAVES
Los Angeles. Bus service was
substituted for train service between
Huntington btach and Newport beach
r.s a result of heavy damage done
railway tracks by giant waves which
for a week have pounded the south
ern California coast. The lashing of
the unusually heavy surf continued
on the coastline, centering at New
port beach. At high tide the water
extended far beyond the line of
houses, perched on stils above the
sand.
Years of acqaintance with many
school teachers has brought U3 to
the conclusion that, contrary to the
general opinion, the average school
ma'am's first thought when she buys
a new dress Is not whether it will
please some masculine admire, but
, ;o:
It i3 said that up until sbout a
week ago, the recovery bureau at
Washington regarded the textile code
as the NRA masterpiece.
:o:
A defeated candidate wants to
know why they call it a "primary"
election. "It was pretty final for
me," he said.
Giant Waves
Off California
are Explained
Shoals Far Off Shore May Ee Cause:
Engmesr Believes; Records
Skcrr Many Storms.
Los Angeles, Sept. 9. What may
be an explanation of the cause cf
the destructive giant waves which
periodically visit certain southern
California beaches was advanced
Sunday by Harry Leypcldt, Los An
bele3 harbor engineer and former
member of the United States coast
and geodetic survey.
At varying intervals with strong
winds, storms at sea or earthquakes
on the ocean floor not the cause the
mountainous breakers start pound
ing the shore, washing away houses
and piers, flooding highways and de
positing tons of silt and sand on the
beaches. Another oddity is that the
sea few hundred feet off the coast
is usually not rough. Thousands of
dollars damage was done recently by
such combers at Long Beach, Balboa,
New Port and Malibu.
Not All Affected.
Lcypoldt advanced what he term
ed the "stationary wave theory for
small areas" as the reason only cer
tain beaches are affected, saying the
water off them is shallow until
there's an abrupt drop several miles
from shore. The wave action itself,
he believes is caused by oscillations
in a deep basin between the coast
and the shoals 70 miles eff shore.
Forming an almo.-t continuous
line eff the southern California
coast, these shoals in many cases are
within a few fathoms of the sur
face. Another series of shoals is
formed by the Santa Barbara, Santa
Satalina and San Clemente islands,
half way between the first garrier
and the shore.
Between these shoals are two areas
of very deep water in many places
from. 800 to 1,000 fathoms in depath.
Lime Is Factor.
Leyboldt explained:
"The deep water between the
shoals and the beach oscillates
within the period of an hour.
At times this period shortens,
by the shelving beach effect, and
during these periods the shorter
oscillations cause great swells."
What causes the oscillations, Ley
poldt is unable to explain, although
examination of tidal records 50 years
back reveals many such' instances of
destructive action against the
beaches, lasting for three days or
more at a time.
Similar action of the waves many
years ago battered away the famous
Santa Monica wharf, at one time the
longest pier in the world.
LOCAL CLUB RECEIVES
NATIONAL RECOGNITION
The Plattsmouth Young Democrats
club was organized several months
after the county club was formed.
The fondation of the local club was
"Independence," and operated inde
pendent of any county, state, or na
tional control. The Plattsmouth club
with its phenomenal membership roll
has acquired statewide attention and
it has been suggested by national au
thorities that this local club be made
the official county club.
VISIT IN THE CITY
Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Langhorst and
daughter, Kthl. of Elmwood; Ed
Langhorst, wife and daughter, Cath
erine of New Bremen, Ohio; Mr. and
Mrs. Elmer Rcettger cf Springfield,
Illinois; Mrs. Fred Fchonover of
Lima, Ohio and William Langhorst
cf Wabash, Nebraska, were in the
city Monday afternoon for a few
hours and while here were .visitors
at the Journal. The eastern visitors
have been enjoying a stay at Elm
wood. RETURNS TO CHICAGO
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
James Ptacek and family, James, Jr.,
Maxine and Gertrude, returned to
thf ir home at Chicago after a short
visit here. They were called here
by the death of Fred Kunsmann
father of Mrs. Ptacek and have re
marked since the funeral at the old
home. While here Mr. Ptacek visit
ed with hi3 aged mother, Mrs. Mike
Warga, Sr., at Havelock, for a short
time.
HARRIED AT CITY HALL
On Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock
at the city hall occurred the mar
riage of Miss Violet M. Bader and
Mr. John S. Welch, both of Omaha.
The marriage lines were read by the
genial Judge Charles L. Graves in
the presence of Mrs. Alice Welch and
Thomas Lynch, also cf Omnha. The
bridal party returned to their home
in Omaha following the cercmonv.
P IT MwiRotary Hears
Now is the time to get your
stove or furnace ready for cold
weather. Don't put it off!
The cost of insurance is small.
Protect what you have. Let us
give you rates and information.
Phone 16
Ouxbury & Bavi
S
We are now located just east of the
County Court House.
OEITUARY
We cannot say, and we will
not say
That she is dead; She is just
away.
We think of her still as the
same, we say
She is not dead; She- is just
away.
The Death Angel summoned an
other well known rtsident of Cass
county, Mrs. William Mendenhall,
after a lingering illness, on Friday,
Sept. 7, 1934.
The angelic summons, who hov
ered over the home of Mrs. Menden
hall for many di.ys, crossed the
threshold at 12:40 p. m., and her
spirit left its tenement of clay.
Death came as a relief from hours
of silent suffering which she had en
dured for weeks past.
Fifty-two years she dwelt on this
earth. She grew into happy woman
hood; she lived the lite of wife and
mother, facing all its joys and sor
rows with a spirit that added to her
loveliness of character. Fcr thirty
seven ye-ars she v. as a resident ol
Cass county. In this city her chil
dren grew to manhood and woman
hood and some have gone forth to
make homes of their own. Five
grandchildren came tc know and love
her. Truly her life was a benedic
tion to all with whom she mingled.
Tearl Frances Ault was born at
Bethlehem, Iowa, June 4, 1SS2 and
died September 7, 1934.
On Nov. 13. 1901 at Oniaha, Ne
braska, she was united in marriage
to William T. Mendenhall and since
their marriage they have resided in
this city.
She was the mother of Eix chil
dren. One daughter, Thelma, pre
ceded her in death. The five children
who survive her are Mrs. Antcne La
Hcda, Mr. Thomas J. Mendenhall and
Charles, Mamie and Emma left at
home. Also surviving is her hus
band and a step-son, Glen Menden
hall. Mrs. Mendenhall was of a family
of eight, three having preceded her
in death. Four survive. Mrs. Orin
Elkins of Glen wood, Iowa; Mrs.
Mary Shinn of Cheyenne, Wyo., and
Charles and James Ault of this city.
She was a faithful church mem
ber, having joined church at the age
of seventeen.
Funeral services were held Sunday
at the First Presbyterian church of
Plattsmouth. The funeral services
were conducted by Dr. II. G. Mc
Clusky, pastor of the church.
Mrs. J. R. Reeder and Frank A.
Cloidt sang two numbers, "Some
time We'll Undt rstand," and "Be au
tiful Isle of Somewhere. Mrs. II. F.
Goes played the accompaniment.
The pallbearers were II. M. Soen
nichsen, George Lushinsky, Harold
Shaef:r, Walter Gouchenour, John
Gouchnour and T. E. Olscn.
The interment was at Oak Hill
cemetery west of this city.
Card of Thanks.
We wish to lake this opportunity
to thank the kind friends and neigh
bors who gave their help and sym
pathy ni our recent bericvement.
We especially wish to thank those
who sent the b-autiful floral offer
ings and also the ladies who heiped
so kindly during the sickness and
passing of our lored one. These acts
of kindness are surely appreciated
and will never be forgotten. Mr
Wliliam Mendenhall and Family, Mr.
and Mrs. Antone La Hoda and Fam
ily, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Men
denhall and Family.
RETURNED TO CHARGE
The residents of this section cf
Cass county will be pleased to learn
that Rev. 11. E. McKelvey, pastor
of the United Brethren church of
Mynard, has been rtturned to hi3
charge.
During his pastorate at Mynard
Rev. McKelvey has been net only
active in building the community
church to a high standard cf effi
ciency, but as well has taken an ac
tive part in the community affairs
and proved a fine citizens both for
Mynard and Plattsmouth where he
has a large circle cf warm friends.
a Discussion oi
League Nations
Made a Feature of Luncheon Tues
day as Part of International
Relations Program.
The Rotary club at their luncheon
Tuesday had "International Rela
tions" as the subject of their pro
gram, which was under the direc
tion of Judge A. H. Duxbury.
The club had arranged a debate
I on the League of Nations as a part
' of the program discussion and in
which Milford B. Bates was given
the affirmative and Frank M. Bes
tor the negative side of the ques
tion, altho the negative was appar
ently not converted to opposition to
the league.
At this meeting the official charge
was given to Milford B. Bates, who
was welcomed to the club by Searl
S. Davis, who also gave the charge
that Rotary exacts of its member
ship. The usual Rotary songs and mu
sic completed the program of the
meeting and all of which was very
much enjoyed by the membership.
PURLED AT TALMAGE
Minnie Hickey was born Septem
ber 21, 1900, and died September
10, 1934, at the age of 33 years, 11
months and 21 days. Fourteen years
ago she was united in marriage with
Clyde II. Hickey, to this union six
children being born, three sons and
three daughters, who with the father
survive her passing. Her mother,
Mrs. Johnson of Talmage, also sur
vives. The funeral services were held
from the Porter funeral home at Ne
braska City and conducted by Rev.
W. A. Taylor, of Union, cn Wednes
day morning and attended by a larg;
number of friends.
The body was taken to Talmage
for interment.
DRAWS DOWN FINE
From Tuesday's Dally
Morris Dykes was present this
morning in Judge Charles L. Graves'
court on a charge of disturbing the
peace. The complaint charged the
defendant with starting a fight with
R. W. Cavendar. The court heard
the evidence in the case and assessed
a fine of $10 and costs on the de
fendant, amounting to $13.50.
Fall Painting
Start your fall rederocating and
painting now. New patterns of Wall
Paper at very low prices. Everything
in paints, varnishes, enamels, glass
&c. Gobclman's Taint Store, Main
St., riattsmouth.
Munsingwear calls this "Smart Side Out" because it puts the dull,
flat surface on the outside, and the rib side on the inside. It makes
the stocking lock extra dull and more sheer. The rib surface on the
inside grips the skin, holding the stocking in place and preventing
twisted rear seams and ankle wrinkles. The smooth, flat surface re
sists snags and runs. While the stocking appears sheer, the close
weave actually conceals skin blemishes. Your choice in new Fa 11 shades.
EAGLE liffi ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson visit
ed realtives in Randolph, Iowa, last
Sunday.
Mrs. Jessie Wall spent Tuesday of
this week with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur
Thomson near Palmyra.
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. VanSickle of
Farragut, Iowa, spent Sunday with
Mrs. Sara Keil and Dora.
Mr. and Mrs. L. Tridle of Nebras
ka City, &pent Sunday with Mrs.
Tiidle's mother, Mis. Emma Root.
Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Harsh spent
last Friday evening in Lincoln at
the home or their son, Orville Hursh.
Mis. Emma Judkins and Rev. and
Mrs. Chamberlain were Sunday din
ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Burns.
Guy Jones attended a meeting held
for the grain dealers of this district
in Nebraska City on Tuesday evening
of this week.
The Eagle school has a total en
rollment of 233 and 95 of this num
ber are registered for work in the'
high school and 138 in the grades.
Mrs. Tom Spahnle of Hastings,
spent last week with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peterson. Tom
Spahnle spent the week end at the
Peterson home.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Oberle enter
tained last Friday evening Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Pump, Marie and Rosa of
Venango and Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Oberle and children.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones and Jack
and Mrs. Klietscli were guests at the
home of Mrs. Jones' brother, .Mr
Fred Klietscli and Mrs. Klietsch in
Lincoln last Sunday afternoon anil
evening.
Mrs. Lydia A. Price and Jlr. Mack
T. Williams of Brocksburg were
quietly married in Lincoln on Tues
day cf last week. The couple will
live in Eagle. Best wishes are ex-t:-nded
to them.
Mrs. Fred Stone of Scottsbluff
visited from Tuesday until Sunday
with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.
Chamberlain. On Thursday they
drove to Omaha and spent the day
with Miss Helen Chamberlain.
Callers at the W. E. Hursh home
last Sunday afternoon were Mrs.
Eruns, Mrs. Henry Mueller and chil
dren and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Well
er and children of Chapman and Mr.
and Mrs. Orville Hursh of Lincoln.
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Brcesc- and
Mr. and Mrs. Burman Breese and
Richard of Palmyra and other rela
tives from Clarinda, Iowa,' were 'en
tertained at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Paul Chidester and family last
Sunday.
Mrs. L. W. Piersol visted the lat
ter part cf last week in Lincoln with
her daughter, Mrs. Milford Axe and
children. Mrs. Axe and children ac
companied Mrs. Piersol home and is
spending this week with relatives in
this community.
Word reached Eagle last week
YOUR SPECIAL ATTENTION
IS CALLED TO THE NEW
MUNSING STOCKING NO. 814
Which is Made "Inside-Out
$1 Per Pair
LADIES TOGGERY
telling of the death of Mrs. John
Adani3 of Phoenix, Arizona, which
occurred on Monday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Adams resided in EagU
for many years before moving to
Arizona last February and were well
and favorably known. People in this
community were sorry to hear of her
death.
A large number cf relatives and
friends of this community attended
the funeral services for Mrs. Thomas
Smith in Elmwood on Tuesday of this
week. Mrs. Smith's death came very
unexpectedly Saturday afternoon
both to her relatives and friends.
Sincercst sympathy is extend' d to
the members of the family by their
many friends in t li is community.
Sewing Club.
The Snip and Stitch Sewing clu1)
held their last meeting at the home
of Betty Kendle last Saturday after
noon. The guests towels were examined
by the assistant leader. The final re
port, whicli is to be made by each
club member, was explain d. The
entries to be made at tin- county
fair at Weeping Water were discuss
ed. The interest shown by the club
members in 4-II work h:is been
greatly appreciated by the leader
and has made the woi k much more'
enjoyable.
At the clo's of the after;. oon th
hostess served ice cream and waflcrs.
Mrs. George Trimble was a very
welcome visitor.
Clausen-Tinker.
Miss Minnie Clausen or ;-prii.g-field
and Mr. William Tinker or
Springfield were mairied at- the
Methodist parsonage last Saturday
afternoon. Rev. Allen Cli! inbei Iain
read the marriage lines and Mr. and
Mrs. J. H. Adeo wt;o the witnesses.
Mrs. Tinker befoie her marriage
taught school. Mr. Tinker is now
the Missouri Pacific agent at Spring
field, but formerly held the same
position here for a number of years.
The couple will live in Springfield.
A largo number of friends gathered
at the parsonage to extend th ir con
gratulations and they were also given
a charivari.
TO ATTEND PRESBYTERY
From Monday's Ijally
This moriur.g Dr. H. G. Miflu-ky,
pastor of the First Pre.-by t nan
church of this city, with George L.
Farley, representative of the local
church session, departed for Alexan
dria. Nebraska. They will attend the
Presbytery of the Nebraska City dis
trict which will be in se-sion this
week.
SECURE MARRIAGE LICENSE
Marriage license was issued Tues
day afternoon at the county court
to Miss Evelyn Akeson and Mr. 1a
Piper, both of this city.
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