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PIATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAE
MONDAY, SEPT. 21, 1936.
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the PBattsmoiith Journal
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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.
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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.
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