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PAGE TWO PIATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAE MONDAY, SEPT. 21, 1936. ff the PBattsmoiith Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PIATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Fostoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-clos? mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond GOO miles, ?3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, f3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. ti DIGGING DITCHES V. P. Banning, state director of agriculture, took a day off from the duties of his oflica at Lincoln Fri day, to spend the time at his famous apple orchards at Union. Mr. Panning was directing the construction of contour ditches, made to conserve the water and also to prevent undue washing of the slopes on which the orchard is planted. The contour ditches have been urged as one of the greatest aids in toil conservation and have been most successful where they have been tried out. The Banning orchards this year have suffered greatly from the drouth and the apple crop is almost a total failure. VISIT RELATIVES HERE Mrs. Roy Lusher and son Douglas, and Mrs. Ray Nelson of Lincoln, ar rived Wednesday evening to spend the remainder of the week at homo of Mrs. Lusher's parents, and Mrs. Fred Druckcr. the Mr. Mr. Lusher and Mr. Xelson will jcin them Saturday night to remain over Sunday. ATTEND FAIR From Thursday's Dally Carl J. Schneider, president of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce, with Mrs. Schneider were at Weep ing Water this afternoon where they attended the county fair. Mr. Schnei der as the president of the local civic body, extended the greetings of the Plattsmouth group. l! and Thoughts of School YTHEREVER the smart tf school girls gather, you'll find these trim new Fall models gracing slim jcur. feet. New styles, quality materials and mod est prices that fit the school and college budget. Rich Llack fully dcsii velvet suede ;ncd with skill wide, striking strap and clever clip- like buckle. Fine leather soles, too, and the price is only $2.45 Smartly stitched low cut tie shoe in the very latest manner. So effectively trimmed, so neat and new. A IS real value at Z$Lx9& CALL AND SEE THESE SLIART STYLES DURING THE KING KORN KARNIVAL IFetzer Shoe o. Your Family Shoe Store lit fall METHODIST WOMEN MEET From Friday's Daily Members of the Methodist Wom en's "Federation discussed plans at the circle meetings yesterday for the Golden Wedding banquet to be served in the church parlors Friday eve ning, September 25. The menu has been announced by Mrs. Don Seiver, chairman. There was a large attendance at all of the meetings during the after noon. Forty were present for the gathering of the Naomi circle at the home of Mrs. John Crabill. Mrs. Clem Woster and Miss Ella Kennedy wore assistant hostesses. The circle year book was distributed and plans were made for a stand at the Korn Karnival for Thursday. Mrs. J. E. Wiles had charge of the program. Doris Canderbury gave an acrobatic dance. She was accom panied by Miss Elva Olson. Eleanor Giles sang a selection and recitations i were given by Elizabeth Ann Wiles and Clementine Woster. Plans for Saturday s booth were discussed at the meeting of the Gleaners Circle. A large attendance was announced. Mrs. George Mann was hostess with Mrs. A. II. Bush- uell and Mrs. Val Burkel assisting Yellow chrysanthemums and tapers made lovely decorations at the meet ing of the Dorcas Circle at the home of Mrs. W. L. Ileinrich. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Justus Lillie, Miss Helen Hall, and Miss Hilda Wal lengren. A booth for Friday will be sponsored by the group at the Korn Karnival. Mrs. Robert Reed played a piano solo on the program. It was followed by vocal selections by Mrs. E. H. Wescott. Dorothea Mae Dux bury played several Shirley Temple selections. Thirty-three members and visitors were present. ELECTION LONG, DRAWN OUT from Tnursday's Daily Last night's election of a Com munity Building club president was long, drawn out as successively Merle McCrary, Chet Minnear and Rudolph Wallengreen were selected by the voters, but were unable to qualify for lack of having dues paid. The fourth election resulted in William Swanda being chosen and as a result ho will serve the club as president this week, being paid the salary of ?25.00 that goes to the holder of the office. Here's a new French toe to gladden the hearts of men who champion this justly famous last. It tapers to a smart narrow toe in a way which gives that "made'exclusively fcrryou" look. Comes in Congo black Calf, and Cherry red Calf. - - FORTUNES Most S'.jles Fetzer Shoe Co. ON TBEh V. i ... w Green wood Mrs. Mae Rauers moved into the Mason property this week. Dr. and Mrs. Talcott attended a Red Cross meeting in Weeping Wat er Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Art Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bailey departed today to make their home in Wash ington. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Alton of Om aha visited with his mother Sunday. They were eon their way home from a trip to Dorchester. The community was shocked last Sunday morning to hear of the death of William Blattlcr. He was ill. only a short time. Mrs. Lulu Ilurlbut left Saturday for Yuma, Colorado, to visit her sis ter, Mrs. Sadie Wolfe, whom she has not seen for 25 years. Mrs. Elsie Peters was brought to the home of her son, Leo Peters, Wednesday, she has oeen at me nrvnn Memorial hospital lor some time. Bessie Baumgartner went to Ash land Thursday to look after the household duties while her mother is takiiiir treatment in a L,uiLUiii . t; 1 . hospital. A number of friends and neigh bors gathered at the M. E. church Fridav evening for a farewell recep tion for Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wil ken. who arc leaving soon to make their home in the east. Given Handkerchief Shower The American Legion Auxiliary unit held its regular meeting last Wednesday, September 10. Follow ing the business session, the mem bers united in giving a farewell handkerchief shower for Mrs. Henry Wilken, who is leaving soon with her husband to make their home in Maumee, Ohio. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Emily Collins and Miss Edith Landergreen. The next meeting will be held October 21st. Schaffer Cemetery Association Sunday, September 13, '2'J persons gathered at the Schaffer cemetery to pay tribute to the memory of deceas- ed relatives and friends who lie buried there. In the crowd were sev eral who came from different states. together with many Xebraskans. At 1:30 o'clock a fine basket din ner was enjoyed, followed by a me morial program. The Ladies quartet from Wavcrly sang two numbers; Miss Margaret Chemmont of Lincoln read a paper outlining the history of this cemetery; Mrs. John Laugh- lin and four young lady assistants of fered songs and memorial verses and Mrs. Dickey of Ashland gave a me morial reading. Obituary of Frank Rouse Frank Rouse was born May 12, 1860, on a farm two and one-half miles northeast of Greenwood. He died September 6, 1936, at the age of 70 years, 3 months and 23 days. He was the eighth child in a fam ily of nine that was born to John and Hannah Rouse. When a small boy he moved with his parents to Oberlin, Kansas. He spent his boy hood there. Later he went with his older brother to Washington for a period of two years, returning to take up a permanent residence hi Greenwood at the age of 21. He join ed the Christian church of Green wood when yet a young man. On November 4, 1891, he was mar ried to Pearl Coleman, daughter of Jane and William Coleman. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, one of whom died in in fancy. Ho leaves to mourn his death his wife. Pearl; his daughter, Mrs. C. W. Newkiik, Greenwood; his sons, Ray of Greenwood, Glen of Lincoln and George rt home; three sisters, Mary Finley of Idaho, Laura Ray of Ore gon and Ella Simms of Washington; two brothers, Perry of Kansas and William of Greenwood; three grand children, Ramon, Virginia and Mar jorie Xewkirk, and a host of other relatives and friends. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE Four wheel trailer with stock rack and scoop end gate. F. R. Gobel man. s21-tfv FOR SALE Cottonwood and oak lumber. J E. Haith, 720 Gold St., Plattsmouth. sl0-4t sw Alfalfa Seed for sale. Myron Wiles. s21-tfv Wanted to Buy: 20 tons of Oat Straw. T. H. Pollock, Fkone 1, Plattsmouth. IRUN SILENT OTY Despite a valiant and desperate defense, these LoyT;Tthe Spanish revolt as it swept over the-strategic alists and many of their comrades laid down their I border city of Irun, jrhich is now a deserted city lives la vain in a futile effort to stem the tide of. I .of ashes.' Elmwood News Frank Gillett made a trip to Lin coln last Monday, taking a load of cream, poultry and eggs which ho disposed of there. Mrs. S. J. Moore, of Omaha, form erly Miss Daisy Langhorst. was a guest at the home of her parents in Elmwood last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Xickles of Murray visited friends near Weeping Water last Wednesday and stopped in Elmwood for a short visit whilo passing through. Many Elmwood people will attend the Korn Karnival at Plattsmouth this week. The program of the en tire four daj's appears elsewhere in this issue of the Journal. Attorney Guy Clement was called to Plattsmouth Wednesday of last week to lock after some legal busi ness, and enjoyed meeting many ot his friends while there. Frank Peterson, of Lincoln, a candidate for indue of the supreme court of the state, accompanied by Mrs. Petersen, were in Elmwood last Wednesday, calling on friends and doing a bit of campaigning. Harry A. Williams and wife and their daughter, Mrs. Carl Schneider, postmistress, were at Plattsmouth last Sunday for a visit at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Reeder, also visiting other friends in the county scat. Carl Schneider, of Fullerton, was a week end visitor in Elmwood be ing a guest of Mrs. Schneider and other relatives and friends. His work there is such that he can not get home every Sunday and when he can, it is very pleasant, to get home. Milo Frisbee and wife were called to Weeping Water last Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Frisbee's aunt. Mrs. John Colbert, who passed away at her late home in Oakland. California, and whose body had been shipped to Weeping Water for in terment. , John Woods and wife, of Lincoln, where Mr. Woods is engaged in busi ness, Fpent last Sunday as guests at the home of Charles F. Woods and wife. During the day, all went over to the larm east of Manley, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woods, making the ac quaintance of the new son of this happy couple. Lou F. La'nghorst was a visitor in Weeping Water last Wednesday, go ing over to attend the fair and to greet an'l confer with Congressman Luckey and Governor Cochran. He went via Wabash, where he picked up his brother, William F. Lang uors! , who accompanied him. Lou is one of the old time democratic whcelhorses of the county and would not have missed the democratic rally at the fair for anything. E. I), Friend, who lives north of Alvo, was a visitor in Elmwood last Wednesday, coming to consult Dr. Lislon regarding the health of Mrs. Friend, who has been poorly for a long time. He found the doctor had gone to Weeping Water to act as one of tho judges in the Ret tor Rabies contest at the county fair and; was enable to see him. The condition or Mrs. Friend is such as to cause mem bers oT the family and friend3 grave concern. Visited at Plattsnouth Sunday Emil Meyers and family, of Fait bury, were in Elmwood Sunday, com ing to vi.iit Mrs. Meyers' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillett. During the day they all drove over to Platts mouth, where Mr. and Mrs. Gillett were married lirty years ago last month. The Gil let ts will go to riattsmouth again this coming Friday to be ons of the golden wedding couples pres ent at the Kins Korn Karnival on Pioneers' day, and expect to meet a good many of the older residents of the county. The Korn Klub is act ing as host to the numerous golden wedding couples, ana they will be royally entertained as honored guests throughout the day, with a compli mentary banquet in the early even ing. There are nearly fifty couples in Cass county who have passed their 50th wedding anniversary and all have been contacted and invited to the festivities of the Karnival that day. Judged Babies at Fair Drs. Liston and Totman, two ot the physicians of Elmwood were se lected by the Cass county fair board as physician and dentist to act as judges in the Letter Rabies contest at the fair last Wednesday, and as a result both were out of town that day. A large number of healthy and robust youngsters were entered in the contest. Many Attended the Fair The people of Elmwood and vicin ity were very loyal to the Cass county fair last week, turning out in large numbers on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, until it seem ed that the town was almost desert- ed. While there they heard the po litical argument of both major par ties as well as engaged in discussion of other current topics of interest with their fellow Cass county citi zens, and saw the many fine dis plays that were featured in spite of the devastating drouth of the past summer, proving anew the old adage that it takes a lot to keep eastern Nebraska down. All were well pleas ed with the recent abundant rain fall that has put the ground in ex cellent rhape for fall sowing and re vived seeniinlv dead pasture land iO a point where it once more produces feed for their livestock. -Many plan to sow wheat in excess of their last year's crop and all are looking hopefully to the future, for getting the disappointments of the nnst few drouth years. That is the spirit of our forefathers who went through many hardships befor they conquered the plains of this part ot our nation, and it will win again. Now Residing in Town Orvillo Gerbeling and family, who have been making their home on a central Cass county farm, last Tues day moved to town, as Orville has accepted a position in the new store of OrvUle Quellhorr.t, who recently Hi business emporium of William Winkler. Elmwood welcomes this excellent family to its midst and hopes they will be pleased with their new home. i.Iother Some Better Mrs. Herman Pcnterman has re turned home from Oxford, where she was called some two weeks ago on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. H. C. Shandiey. She remained at the bedside of the moth er and assisted in her care, bein rewarded by a marked improvement in the condition of the patient, who is now so far along on flie road to recovery that the daughter was able to return home. Stock Truck in Ditch Orville Gerbeling bbipped his cat tle and hogs to the South Omaha market last Tuesday in one of the trucks of the Race Truck Line. As it was raining hard at the time, the roads were very slippery and the truck slid into a ditch, making it necessary to unload the stock and have the truck pulled out of the litc'n, before they could be reloaded ind sent on their way. However, all gotto market nicely and in good condition, bringing a very fair price. OF DEAD! rjv $&vZ'&1 Elmwood's Contribution Elmwood has always sent Its share of young people to the University of Nebraska in search of higher educa tion and this year is no exception, for at least a half dozen from here are enrolled at the school. Among them are Richard Blessing, Donald Gonzales, Rettie Clements, Phyllis Greene, Omar Bornemeier and Irene Carroll. Woman's Club Opens Season The opening meeting of the Elm wood Woman's club was held at the home of Mrs. Taylor, wite of Super intendent II. V. Taylor of the Elm- Traffic Deaths Fear New Recoi4 For Third Successive Month Toll Rises Many New Safety Measures Being Tried to Reduce Total 5 V S- '-1ezx& - '" - li I ' - - I NX 1 By JACK ALLISON International Illustrated News Feature Writer CHICAGO.. America's "slaughter of the highways" continues this year to the deadly accompaniment of screeching brakes and crashing ve hicles. And unless there is a marked reduction in the number of traffic fatalities during the remainder of 193C, there is u possibility that a new record will be set this year. This prediction is based on figures just released by the National Safety council figures that show a steady increase in the number of traffic deaths over a three-month neriod. - Death Toll Mounts" For example, in July, 1935, 3.0D0 men, women and children were killed in traffic accidents throughout the United States while In July, 193C, there were 3,180 deaths. Similar gains aro reported for the months of May and June over the same period last year. There is one consolation, however. Reductions in the number of fatal ities during February, March and April over the preceding year, have kept the total for the first seven months of this year below the seven- month record set in 1035.. The fig ures show: seven months. 10:55. total 1S.980; seven months, 1!)3C, total 1S,5G0. Safety experts conlend. however, that this slight lead may bo wiped out within the next few months if the present rate of Increase in traffic deaths continues. RETURN WATCH Illinois make, Gold Wrist Watch, taken at Skelly station, Lincoln, Ne braska. Taken by a man from Cass county (in Chevrolet auto). License Is known. If watch is returned to the Skelly station or 1G13 Q street, Lincoln, by mail NOW, no prose cution will be made. ltw wood schools, with a good attend ance, an interesting program and a pleasant social hour, climaxed with refreshments. This club, one of the most active in the county, has plans for a long list, of pleasant gatherings and ex cellent programs throughout the winlfr season for the enjoyment of. the women of the community. Keard Their Favorite Speakers Last Wednesday many of the demo crats of this vicinity hied themselves off to Weeping Water to attend the county lair and hear Congressman Luckey and Governor Cochran extol the good points of the Ncv Deal, it being democratic day at the fair and the occasion of a large rally. On the following day, Thursday, the republicans had their inning and likewise turned out in full force to hear their candidates, Robert Sim mons for l. S. senator and Judge Perry, candidate for congress. The fair was a great success and attracted many people to Weeping Water the last three days, following the rain Tuesday that cut down the attendance opening day. FOR SALE 193G Ford Deluxe Coupe; 1930 Foro Dump Truck. Hollis Akius. Ne hawka.. ltw increase; Probably th? most tragic feature of this year's traffic record lias been the "slaughter" of children. Heaths among children between the ages of five and 14 are running five per cent higher than in 1035. What can we do to curb the mounting death toll on the high ways? That question has been worrying safety experts and police traffic bu reaus for years. It will bo uppermost in tho minds of delegates to the 25th national safety congress and exposi tion at Atlantic City, Oct. 5-0. At the convention, safety leaders from all parts of the nation will try to work out more effective plans to cut the number of fatal accidents. Safety Drives Help Progress made this year despite an increase in tho volume of traffic, i3 said to be due to safety campaigns being waged throughout the coun try. This includes talks by safety leaders in schools, safety drmnnet ra tions on highways, inspection of brakes by state and local police and the addition of signal lights at dan gerous intersections. "The trouble with campaigns, however, i3 that most motorists feel they are intended for 'the other fel low," one safety expert says. "We cannot hope to accomplish very much until every motorist realizes that he must do everything in l,ia pwi.r to avoid accidents by exercising caution when he is behind the wheel." Meanwhile, the "slaughter of the highways" continues. 9 A for Yeas