MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1935.
PLATTSKOUTH SEMI - WEEELY Jot&NAL
PAGE THREE
Alvo News
A young lady arrived at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rueter last
Saturday with all happy and doing
nicely.
The Farmers Union held a very
interesting business meeting last
Tuesday evening at the. home of Mr.
Charles Ayres.
The Mothers and Daughters Coun
cil held a meeting on last Friday, at
which time they were entertained by
a fine program.
Lucile Buising, who is employed at
the Farmers Union store in Elmwood,
visited at the home of her parents
over the week end.
E. M. Stone was called to Lincola
last Wednesday, where he had some
business to look after and was also
visiting with friends for a short time.
John Elliott, sr., who has been feel
ing not the best for some time past,,
suffering with the flu, Is reported as
being much better and now able to
be about.
Soren Petersen was delivering corn
last Wednesday to the home of Floyd
Dysart, who resides near Eagle, using
the truck of Simon Rehmeier, whose
ccrn It was.
On "Wednesday of last week, the
members of the Royal Neighbors of
America were enjoying a meeting at
the country home of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank E. Cook.
Ervin Leesley, of Plattsmouth, who
has been staying for some time at
Greenwood, was a visitor in Alvo last
Wednesday, while en route to hi3
home in the county seat.
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Mc
Cartney was made happy last week
by the arrival at their home of a
very fine baby girl, with all doing
nicely and joy reigning supreme.
W. G. Hoffman was in Omaha with
a truck load of stock which he has
been feeding and on the return trip,
brought a consignment of paint and
varnish for the store of Roy Stewart
here.
A bouncing baby boy arrived tt
the heme of Walter Deles Dernier
some four miles west of Alvo. The
mother and young man are both do
ing very well and the father is ex
tremely happy over the event.
Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Nelson, were in
Lincoln Wednesday, where they visit
ed the wholesale houses and brought
back a truck load of goods for "' the
store. WTille they were away, the
store was looked after by Miss Neta
Mullen.
There were many of the farmers in
town last Monday, it being the time
for the distribution of the corn-hos
checks, which by the way have come
in very nicely Just at the opening of
the spring season when the need for
. farm seed is very great.
Uncle J. H. Richardson, who is
staying on the farm of Mr. and Mr3.
Roy Stewart, is still feeling quite
poorly. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart go out
and do the chores and care for the
patient, who is showing good im
provement with each succeeding day.
Simon Rehmeier has been handling
a large amount of seed oats this
spring, having received a large truck
load brought by John B. Skinner on
last Wednesday, that serving a3 a re
turn load for Mr. Skinner after de
livering a truck load of hog3 to mar
ket for F. M. Prouty.
Miss Opal Coster is staying at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gamlin, of
Murdock, where she is looking after
the house work and caring for Mrs.
Gamlin, who has just returned from
a Btay at the hospital, where she un
derwent an operation and is at this
time recovering nicely.
Mrs. Herman Stroemer has been
having the home newly painted and
varnished on the inside, but had to
defer the r.-ork a short time on ac
count of the dust storm which was
interfering with the Job and required
keeping the house closed, and even
then could not proceed.
Martin, Nickles and wife, of Alvo,
have been staying at the farm for
the paBt week looking after the
chores for Harold as he has been
away quite a bit on account of the
etork bringing to he and his wife a
very fine little daughter to the hos
pital in Lincoln. Both mother and
daughter are doing very nicely. Mrs.
Nickles, Jr., was formerly Miss Helen
Hardnock.
Mr. and Mrs. Gollaher of Grand Is
land, the latter a sister of Roy Coat
man, arrived in Alvo last Thursday,
stopping for a short time here on
their way to Weeping Water where
they were goins to attend the funeral
of the mother of Mrs. Gollaher, Mrs
Wm. Coatman which was held at the
Methodist church at Weeping Water
last Thursday afternoon.
J. Howard Davis
Attorney at Law
Plattsmouth
past week with the measuring and
appraising of land taken from culti
vation in this vicinity.
Busy Appraising Farm Lands
In line with the requirements of
the government on the corn-hog re
duction program, T. M. McKinnon,
Carl Johnson, Charles Ayres and
Lloyd Grady were busy during the
Attend Mother's Funeral.
R. M. Coatman was over to Omaha
on last Wednesday evening, driving
over to meet and bring his sister,
Miss Gladys Coatman, who was re
turning from Ithaca where she is an
instructor in the schools there, and
was coming to attend the funeral of
their mother, Mrs. Wm. Coatman of
Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. Coat
man were over to the funeral Thursday.
Sold His Lands.
Joe Parsell who has owned an
eighty acre farm south of Alvo sold
it to some Lincoln parties recently
and later purchased another piece of
property in the country and has been
deliberating about moving on the
property and at other times thinks
living in town would be better. He
has not exactly determined as yet
whether they will be farmers or re
main in town.
Sang at KFAB Sunday.
Don Davis, the young man who
does a song now and then and does
it nicely, was the singer of some
very beautiful songs over KFAB at
Lincoln Sunday evening at 5:45. We
are hoping that all were able to en
joy the singing of thi3 young man.
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Alvo School Notes.
A convocation of song was held in
the high school last Tuesday morn
ing. The period was spent in as
sembly singing led by Ernest F.
Gorr.
Donald Davis, graduate with the
class of 1934 and post-graduate this
year, sang on the "Opportunity
Hour" over KFAB on last Sunday
evening.
Milton Hoffman, pupil In Miss
Green's room, is in a Lincoln hos
pital with pneumonia. His condition
is rather serious.
A new set of scenery Is being con
structed by a committee from the
Parent-Teacher Association for the
three-act comedy, "Where's Grand
ma," to be produced on March 29.
The scenery will be given to the
school by the organization' after the
play. Those on the committee are:
A. B. Stroemer, Willard Christensen,
and L. M. Hauptman.
"Where's Grandma" a comedy in
three acts will be presented by the
PTA on Friday evening, March 29.
It was originally scheduled for March
22. The cast Includes: Miss Eileen
Green. Miss Thelma Reynolds. Miss
Marjorle Arn, Ernes F. Gorr. Mrs.
L. M. Hauptman, Miss Muriel Vick-
ers. Miss Francisann Edwards, Loran
Schuelke, and Donald Shelton. The
play is directed by Mrs. A. B.
Stroemer, assisted by Supt. L. M.
Hauptman.
The Senior class chose the Ameri
can Beauty Rose as their class flower
and Red and White as their class
colors. For a motto, their choice was
'Strive, for at the gates of labor lies
success."
"Let's Co Somewhere." a three act
comedy, has been chosen by the Sen
ior class for their annual production
which will take place on Friday,
April 19.
A convocation program to be giv
en at Greenwood and Murdock is be
ing worked out and will be given
some time within the next two
weeks.
Programs for the regular Tuesday
morning convocations in the high
school have been planned for the re
mainder of the year. Each high
school class, two grade school groups,
and the dramatic club are among
the groups to give programs. S. C
Boyles will give the history of Alvo
as one. Mr. Boyles has lived in the
community since before the town was
built. The Women's Reading Club is
to have a program before the high
school on May 14.
Some of the important dates for
the closing of school are: April 16,
All-school exhibit of work done dur
ing the year; April 19, Senior class
play, "Let's Go Somewhere;" May 2,
Band and public speaking class plays;
May 10. May Fete; May 17, Junior
Senior banquet; May 19, Baccalaur
eate; May 22, Commencement; May
24, School closes.
Rev. R. J. McKenrie will deliver
the baccalaureate sermon and Dr.
A. V. Hunter of Wesleyan will give
the commencement address.
From Thursday's Daily
The funeral service of the late
Frank Pahanec who died suddenly
Sunday afternoon were held yester
day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the
Sattler funeral home at Fourth and
Vine streets. A large number of the
old time friends and neighbors were
present to pay their last respect cf
tribute to a grand old departing
friend.
The service was conducted by the
C. Z B. J. ledge of which he was a
long and faithful member for many
years. A number of the old and
loved hymns were sung. The pall
bearers were selected from the old
time friends and neighbors who ten
derly bore the body to Oak Hill ceme
tery where he is at rest.
Frank Pehanec was born in Eu
rope in 1865 where he was raised
by the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Pehanec. While there he was united
In marriage to Mrs. Pehanec who
had been his helpmate through the
many long years of suffering that
he had endured. Later they came to
America and to Nebraska and settled
in Plattsmouth in a little cottage
west of this city where he spent the
remaining years of life. For many
years Mr. Pehanec had been in fail
ing health and his condition was not
thought so serious until the last days
when he became ill and had failed
quite rapidly, death taking him
March 17, 1935 at the ripe age of
S 0 years.
Mr. Pehanec had been a highly
esteemed resident of the west part of
the city,' one who was Well loved and
respected by all who had the pleas
ure of knowing him, one who had
been kind to everyone.
Those left to mourn the passing cf
this good man are the wife who re
sides in the west part of this city
and two daughters, Mrs. W. F. Heff
ner of Howells and Mrs. Rose Janou
sek of Clarkson, as well as one step
son, Frank Kalasek of Chicago. There
is also one grandchild, Frank Heff
ner. The passing of the husband, fath
er and grandfather comes as a great
shock to the many members of the
family and who greatly miss Mr.
Pehanec.
SMASH AN AUTO THEFT RING
DEAD ANIMALS
Dead animals removed free of
charge. Telephone South Omaha Ren
dering Works, Market 4626. Reverse
charges. n5-tfw
Oklahoma City. A detective dis
guised as a popcorn vendor is credited
with smashing an auto theft ring
which defied detection for weeks
while twelve cars were stolen from
the state capitol grounds and a hos
pital. Detectives decided the thieves
recognized them because when their
vigilance was relaxed another car
would vanish. So R. S. Worthy be
came a popcorn vendor. Friday night
three men were under arrest in con
nection with the thefts.
The "liquid test"
... ft ENDS bowel worries
for many pecpla
This is a test that tells you whether
the system needs a cathartic change
If you have constant sluggish spells
or bilious attacks, and laxatives seem
to make things 'worse, it would bo
wise to try this:
Stop all use of any laxative that
does not encourage variation from a
"fixed dose" (which may be entirely
too large a dose for your individual
need). Use instead, a liquid laxative
that you can measure and regulate
as to dose. As necessary to repeat,
take smaller doses, less and less often,
until the bowels are moving without
any help at alL
Doctors use liquid laxatives, and
a properly prepared liquid laxative,
containing natural laxative agents
like senna and cascara is a ioy and
a comfort; a real help in establishing
regularity. Ask your doctor about
this I (Doctors use liquid laxatives.)
You can get Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin, which is a most dependable
liquid laxative, at any drug store.
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Mrs. A. J. Tool was spending a
number of days last week at the home
of Mrs. George Work and family.
A. H. Ward was looking after
some business matters in both Green
wood and Ashland on last Wednes
day. . Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig were
over to Lincoln on last Thursday
where they went to look after some
business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Humphrey of
Lincoln were visiting In Murdock last
Sunday and were guests while here
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool.
Albert Bauer and Morgan Shatto
were over to Plattsmouth last Tues
day where they were looking after
some business matters at the court
house.
Bert Muenchau and wife of Eagle
were visiting for the day on last
Sunday at the home of the parents
of Mrs. Muenchau, Mr. and Mrs. John
H. Buck. All enjoyed a very fine
visit.
Last week Dr. L. D. Lee was some
what sick for a number of days, but
recovered quite rapidly and is caring
for his extensive practice. The fact Is
a doctor cannot afford to be sick dur
ing these times.
Mrs. W. T. Weddell who has been
at the hospital at Lincoln for some
time where she has been receiving
treatment and underwent an oper
ation, is reported as getting along
nicely at this time.
Charles I. Long who is a member
of the band at Weeping Water, waa
a visitor there last Wednesday where
he went to band rehearsal. Dr. Kun
kel is the instructor of the hand and
he knows his business.
C. B. Helmers of Omaha, who It
will be remembered was an employe
of the Bank of Murdock before its
closing, and who has been making
his home in Omaha, was in Murdock
last week looking after some business
affairs.
Mrs. Carl Kupke who has been In
not the very best of health for some
time past, having repeated attacks of
appendicitis, went to the hospital
early last week where she under
went an operation and i3 reported as
getting along nicely.
Mr. and Mrs. Lennie Lau were in
Omaha last Wednesday where they
were making purchases for the beauty
shop which is conducted by Mrs. Lau.
They were accompanied by Mrs.
Velma Smaha, she having some busi
ness to look after there.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kupke were
over to Omaha last Friday where
they went to visit at the home of
their daughter, Mrs. Elsie Bohlson
and were accompanied home Mon
day by their grandson, Donald Bohl
son who is remaining with the grand
parents for the week.
day and supplied in the services
while Rev. Fsngborn was at Union.
Speaking to Brotherhood.
On account of the storm last week
the meeting of the Brotherhood of
the Congregation church at Weep
ing Water was postponed and is
being held this evening. Mr. L. Nelt
zel of Murdock is the principal speak
er for the evenTng. There will be
plenty of music and a general good
time, socially and at the table they
are to have a banquet.
Harried at Syracuse.
Miss Adelis B. Kepler, daughter
of Wm. Kepler, residing southwest
of Avoca and Loran Kirtchhoff resid
ing in the same neighborhood, were
united In marriage at the pavilion at
Syracuse where also there was a
dance given in their honor. Both
parties are friends of Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Dean and who has an invita
tion to attend the wedding and dance
but it was so they could not get
away.
Home from Hospital.
Mrs. Ray Gamlin who has been
at the hospital fcr some time past
where she underwent an operation,
waa so far improved that last week
she was able to return home, al
though far from her former good
health. Miss Opal CoBter of Alvo Is
staying at the home where she is
caring for Mrs. Gamlin until she is
feeling better. The many friends are
hoping that she may soon be com
pletely recovered.
Hold School Caucus.
A school caucus for nominating
candidates for the board of education
for the consolidated school of Mur
dock, was held last week. Four were
placed in nomination of which two
will be elected. O. C. Zink, Will Stock,
Charles Buell and Frank A. Melvin.
Taken to Hospital
Mrs. Louis Wendt who has been
troubled a great deal with appendi
citis, was taken to the hospital last
Thursday where she underwent an
operation, following which she is re
ported as getting along nicely. Her
many friends are hoping she may
soon be back in her former good
health.
Supplied at Weeping Water.
There la at this time a series of
revival meetings being conducted at
the Methodist church at Union and
the Rev. E. S. Pangborn of the Weep
ing Water and Nehawka Methodist
churches, has been assisting with the
work at Union. His friend L. Neittel
was over to Weeping Water last Sun-
Linger Longer Club.
On Friday, March 22, the Linger
Longer extension club met at the
home of Mrs. Minnie Brakhage for
their last meeting.
Nearly all of the members were
present at roll call. Election of offi
cers for the coming year was held.
Those elected were as follows: Lead
ere, Bernice McCrory, Marjorle Zink;
President, Mrs. Elma Gerbeling;
Vice-President, Mrs. Katherine Jlun
ford; Secretary - Treasurer, Mrs.
May Eisilee; News Reporter, Delia
McCrory.
A song period was held after
which the project leaders took charge
of the lesson on "Safety in the
Home."
Group achievement day Is to be
held at the school house on April 23
at 8:00 p. m.
Our first meeting for next year is
to be held at the home of Mrs. Lil
lian Golden. News Reporter.
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Elmwood, Nebraska
Expert service. Your patronage solic
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Home from the Hospital.
Ed F. Brunkow who has been sick
for a number of weeks and who was
at the hospital for some time follow
ing an operation was Improving so
rapidly that he was permitted to re
turn home last week and is steadily
gaining. His many friends are pleas
ed to know of his improvement.
Enjoyed Pleasant Evening.
Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ward enter
tained one day last week and had as
their guests for a six o'clock dinner,
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gustin and son,
Jimmie, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Gilles
pie, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Gillespie.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thell, Jr., and
family. The evening was spent in
games and other amusements and a
most excellent dinner was served. All
voted Mr. and1 Mrs. Ward excellent
entertainers.
Beceive News of Baby's Death.
Mr. and Mrs. William Knaup of
Murdock received word of the birth
of a little son, Lyle Vernon, to their
daughter, Mrs. Robert Chestnut of
Billings, Oklahoma, on Monday.
March 18th. Mrs. Chestnut was for
merly Miss Verna Knaup. Later,
however, they received the sad news
of the baby's death late Thursday
evening. Miss Opal Knaup. who Is
a graduate of the Evangelical Coven
ant hospital of Omaha, has been
caring for her sister and the baby.
Mrs. Chestnut is getting along as
well as could be expected.
LOCALS TAKE CONTEST
The Savoy-Krug basketball quia
tet last evening cleaned up on the
Glenwood all star aggregation at the
local gym by the score of 58 to 46.
the locals seeking revenge for sev
eral past defeats that they had sus
tained at the hands of the Iowans.
The locals were leading from the
first of the contest, Arn and Donat
being the point getters for the Platts
mouth group, while a field goal by
Hatcher, star of the visitors, kept
them in the scoring list.
The Savoys continued their scor
ing In the second period and In
which all of the locsl participated to
leave the score at the half time as
24 to 10 for the Savoys and who
maintained their lead until the end
of the contest.
In the last half Coffman, Donat and
Knofllcek were the backbone of the
Plattsmouth offensive, while Hatcher
served as the bright spot In the Glen
wood lineup, scoring seven baskets
for the visitors.
The box score of the game was as
follows:
Savoy-Krug
FQ FT PF TP
Arn. f 4 0 2 8
Rummel. f 2 0 16
Rhoades. f 10 0 2
Donat, e 9 0 1 18
Knofllcek, g 6 0 1 12
Coffman. g 4 0 0 8
McCrary, g 2 0 0 4
29 0 & 58
Glenwood
FQ FT PF TP
Stivers, f 2 0 0 4
Klllman. f 2 0 0 4
Martin, f 12 14
Rhoadea, f 3 0 0 6
Hamilton, c 4 0 0 8
Dyers, g 3 0 0 6
Hatcher, g 7 0 0 14
22 2 1 48
() Rhoades. Plattsmouth. played
last thres minutes ot game with
Glenwood.
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Village of burdock
April 2, 1935
For Village Trustee Two Year Term
Vote for THREE
CHAS. SCHAFER
OTTO MILLER
H. W. TOOL
chas. kupke
henry tool
bryan McDonald
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School District C-7
April 2, 1935
For Member of School Board 3 Year Term
Vote for TWO
CHAS. BUELL
F. A. MELVIN
WM. STOCK
O. C. ZINK
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Village of Alvo, Nebraska
Tuesday, April 2f 1935
For Members Village Board
Vote for TWO
L. D. MULLEN
R. M. COATMAN
C. F. ROSENOW
T. M. McKINNON
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School District No. 102
Cass County, Nebraska
Tuesday, April 2, 1935
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For Members Board of Education
Vote for TWO
BEN MUENCHAU
SID JAMES
EARL BENNETT
CARL GANZ
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