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PLATTSMOUTH SEMJ - WEEKLY JOUBJTAt
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1936.
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Ihe Plattsmouth Journal
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Mrs. Sundstrom
Heads County
Club Women
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trip to Washington last spring as a
delegate to the convention for rural
women.
Clubs Participate in Program
The convention was called to order
by Mrs. Lawrence Meisinger of Union
president during the past year of the
county federation. Mrs. II. L. Kuntz
played the prelude and Rev. A. B.
Small offered the devotional. Mrs.
Emma Nutzman of Nehawka led the
convention singing and Mrs. Ivan Bal
four, district chairman of interna
tional relations, led the flag salute.
A vase of flowers was presented to
the county president in appreciation
of her work by Mrs. R. E. Foster of
Union. Mayor J. J. Tollard of Ne
hawka greeted the convention an J
the welcome was given by Mrs. Carl
l'alfour of Nehawka. She also pre
sented the officers of assistant hos
tess clubs. Response was given by
Mrs. Ray Norris, past president of
the Cass County Federation.
A vocal duet, "The Old Refrain,"
was offered by Mrs. Scott McGrew
and Mrs. S. C. Isaac of Louisville.
They were accompanied by Mrs. R. E.
Vehle. Mrs. Henry Nolting of the 4
mile club played as piano accordian
solos. "The Budded Rose" and "The
Bohemian Waltz."
During the morning two-minute
reports were called for from the var
ious clubs. Among those introduced
were Miss Augusta Robb, county
chairman of the Red Cross. She re
ported that 4,000 first aid stations
have been established in United
States. Thus far Cass county has one.
Mrs. Ray Norris spoke on law ob
servance and delinquency. Public
welfare was discussed by Mrs. Scott
McGrew. Mrs. Arch Hosterman,
county president of Nemaha, and Mrs.
Beetem, vice president of the first
district were also introduced. Miss
Jessie Baldwin, Cass county Home
agent, gave greetings and recognized
the past county chairman, Mrs. Zink.
Ruth Ann Sheldon, state health
champion, was also presented.
Mildred Knoflicek Plays.
The afternoon program was opened
with a violin solo by Miss Mildred
Knoflicek of Plattsmouth. She was
accompanied by Mrs. L. S. Uevoe.
Weeping Water Woman's club pre
sented a vocal quartet which sang
"Home on the Range." A whistling
solo was given by Mrs. Chester Stone
of Nehawka.
Members of the Louisville and Elm
wood clubs presented a (lever debate
on the question, Resolved: A woman
may be a good Lomemaker and
mother, still bo a poor housekeeper.
The affirmative talkers were Mrs.
D. W. Webb, Mrs. A. G. Sherman,
and Mrs. Melvin Schliefert all of
Louisville. Elmwood ladies took the
Laughing Around the World
With irvin s. COBB
Bumpy Times for the Late Lamented
By IRVIN S. COBB
'TTHE late Mr. Donovan had had a very close call from being a dwarf.
Indeed, there are dwarfs in circuses not many inches shorter than
he was. Despite his diminutive bulk and the handicap of lack of height
lie nevertheless had succeeded in the contracting: business and when
he died he left a tidy estate and his widow mourned him properly.
On the day before the funeral, having finished the preparations
for the wake, she sat in the parlor of her home when Mr. McKenna,
an old friend of the family, was announced, lie asked, if he might be
ipermitted to take a last look at the countenance of the deceased.
"Help yourself," said the widow. "He's laid out upstairs in the
front room. Just you walk up, Mr. McKenna."
So Mr. McKenna walked up. After the lapse of a few minutes he
jtip-toed down again, wiping away his tears.
The widow removed the handkerchief from her eyes.
"Did you think to close the hall door as you came down, Mr. Mc
Kenna ?" she asked.
I think so, Madam," he said. "I was so overcome wit' me grief
fl didn't take much note. I think so, but I won't be sure."
"Would you make sure, then," she said. "It's twice today already
sthe cat's had him downstairs."
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negative, they were, Mrs. J. J. Doug
las, Mrs. iWll Strabel, and Mrs. Arlo
Pratt. Mrs. W. S. McGrew directed
the skit.
The final report showed 249 reg
istered delegates, 174 bifTlots cast,
and 317 attending the luncheon
served by the Nehawka ladies. Union
had the greatest percentage of mem
bers present. IS of the 24 attended
the meeting.' Both the district presi
dent and vice president were in at
tendance. Three of the district chair
men and one state chairman were
present. 14 visitors came from out
side the county.
Elmwood Extends Invitation
Elmwood extended the invitation
for the 14th annual convention of
Cass County Federation of Women's
clubs. It will be held in the fall of
1937.
An interesting vistor at the after
noon session was Thomas B. Chase,
announcer at WOW. He accompanied
Mr. Chapel. Mr. Chase was born in
Plattsmouth. He is the son of John
G. Chase. His mother was Lucy Bauer
of Union. He has made his home at
Union, Murray, Nehawka and Avoca
at various times. He has been with
WOW during the past six years.
Committees for the convention
were: Credentials, Mrs. M. N. Tuck
er -I Nehawka, Mrs. R. Foster of
Union, Mrs. A. Jones of Weeping Wa
ter, and Mrs. Jennie Klimm of
Plattsmouth; Resolutions, Mrs. Doan
of Louisville, Mrs. Caroline Mar
quardt of Avoca. and Mrs. E. Kuehn
of Elmwood; Election, Mrs. R. C.
Pollard and Mrs. E. E. Sumner of
Nehawka, Mrs. C. R. Acklcs of Louis
ville, Mrs. Chas. McCarthy of Union,
Mrs. A. II. Duxbury of Plattsmouth,
and Mrs. John Norris of Avoca.
13 members o the Plattsmouth
Woman's club attended the 'conven
tion: Mrs. Wm. Baird, Mrs. Elmer
Sundstrom, Mrs. A. K Duxbury, Miss
Elizabeth Spangler, Mrs. Joe Wiles,
Mrs. Luke Wiles, Mrs. John Wolff,
Mrs. L. D. Egenberger. Mrs. L. S. De
voe, Miss Hazel Baier, Mrs. Pete Carr,
Mrs. Wm. Heinrlch, and Mrs. R. Is.
Hayes.
PAY VISIT TO PARK HERE
From Friday's Daily
This morning P. W. Mousel, ad
ministrative inspector of the Nation
al Park Service, was in the city to
visit with a number of the local
business men and citizens.
Mr. Mousel has been looking over
the park north of this city where a
rorce of men are now engaged in
working and creating a very lovely
spot in what was one of the rough
and unsightly spots in this section.
Since the camp and park was
taken over by the National Park Ser
vice a great deal of improvement has
been made in the activities of the
camp and the morale there.
The camp work is a lasting benefit
; to the community and this part of
Nebraska and is in keeping with the
policy of wild life preservation as
well as providing additional nation
al parks.
MURD01 ITE1S
Charles Kupke has been confined
to his home most of the past week
on account of illness.
Henry Carsten, manager of the
Murdock elevator, visited his mother
at Havelock last Sunday.
Rev. and Mrs. E. F. Haist of Lin
coln attended the Missionary con
ference here last Thursday.
Rev. and Mrs. C. Jannen were
guests at the home of Mrs. Henry
Amgwert Thursday noon, while at
tending the rally.
Joe Johnson was in Lincoln last
Wednesday, going over after a stock
of candies and tobaccoes for the new
cafe which he is opening at Elm
wood. The project leaders and assistants
held an all day preparatory meeting
at the home of Mrs. Henry Tool to
outline the work for the mid-winter
extension classes.
The attendance at the rally ser
vices in the Murdock and Louisville
churches last Sunday was consider
ably cut down on account of a heavy
rain early that morning.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Tool, of
Wahoo, where Mr. Tool is employed
in the First National Bank, visited
at the home of Mr. Tool's parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool on last
Sunday.
S. P. Lies has been very sick at
nis home in Murdock and for a time
was confined to his bed, but later
has been able to be up and around
and was down town a short time last
Wednesday.
The Murdock Ladies Aid met at
the .home of Mrs. Ray Gorthy last
Thursday for the semi-monthly gath
ering. A delicious luncheon was
served by the hostess and co-hostess,
Mrs. Frank Buell, to about twenty
eighc guests.
L. Neitzel was compelled to cancel
his plans of attending the Prayer
convention at Weeping Water last
Wednesday due to the illness of Chas.
Kupke who is the stand-by substitute
at the hardware store when Mr. Neit
zel is indisposed or out of town.
Bennie Karns and family were at
Avoca last Sunday, going to visit for
the day- at the home of Mrs. Karnes'
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cor-
bin. Mrs. Corbin had been at the
hospital in Nebraska City for some
time, returning home recently, andj
is feelinir trreatlv improved. 1
Last week, Mrs. William McNamara
and daughter Jeanette of Friend
came to Murdock for a vi.sit with
Mrs. W. O. Gillespie. On their re
turn,' Mrs. Gillespie accompanied
them home for a week's visit.
William Patterson of Murray was
a visitor in Murdock for a time last
Wednesday and from here went to
the home of Mr and Mrs. Arthur
Schoeman between Manley and Louis
ville, where he visited for a few days.
Mrs. Schoeman and the former Mrs.
Patterson were sisters.
Many Attend Rally
Some 4 00 attended the Missionary
rally at the Murdock church last
Thursday and the offering for this
cause totaled $47.84. A covered dish
luncheon was served at noon to 110
guests. Mrs. Lillie Oehlerking was
elected president for the year 1936
1937, Mrs. Robert Stock, vice presi
dent and Mrs. Martin Streich, secre
tary. Mrs. Martin Bornemeier is the
retiring president. The Callahan
church extended a cordial invitation
for the rally in 1937.
Entertained the Ladies Aid
Mrs. L. B. Gorthey entertained the
members of the Murdock Ladies Aid
society at their home in the country
last Thursday. She was assisted by
Mrs. Lelia Buell. A large number of
the members of the society were pres
ent and much good work was ac
complished as well as a most sociable
time enjoyed.
En Route Home from East
J. W. Weddell and wife of Stras
burg, Colorado, who have beon visit
ing at their old home in Pennsyl
vania, on their return trip last week,
stopped off for a short visit with rela
tives here and at Ashland. While in
Murdock they were guests at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Weddell.
They made the trip via rail, covering
the 1,800 miles from Strasburg to
Pittsburg, which is making good time
lor sure and shows the improved ser
vice the railroads are giving their
patrons to win back the business they
have lost since the era of the auto
mobile. J. C. Weddell and wife of
Ashland also came over for a visit
at the W T. Weddell home while the
visitors were here.
Salem School Association
With the beginning of the school
year of 187071 at the Salem school,
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The Rev. r. B. Hill
Stirring tales of early law enforcement methods on the Texas-Mexican
border, were recalled when the Rev. P. B. Hill, above, and other
members of the Texas Ex-Rangers association met in convention, at
Dallas. In the days when he rode with cuch famous ranger certains
as John R. Hughes and Dill McDonald. Rev. Hill was nicknamed
the "fighting parson" because he always carried a Bible v.-i'.h him.
Now he preaches regularly in the First Presbyterian churcli in San
Ar.tor.io.
which is a rural school in the state
of Ohio, W. T. Weddell was enrolled
as a primary pupil, that being his
first day in school and he was the
first scholar called upon to recite.
Although that was sixty-six yeara
ago, the school house still stands as
then and is in a good state of preser
vation. Forty years ago, in 1S96, the
Salem School association was orga
nized, composed of these who had at
tended school there, and each year
has grown in size. Every four years
there is a reunion held, and this
year's reunion was held on the open
ing day of school Mr. Weddell re
ceived an invitation to attend the
reunion and with it a membership
button with a picture of the school
house on it and the wording: "Salem
School Association - 1S96-1936." He
was unable to attend the gathering,
much as he ould have liked to
done so. '
Putting Up Snow Fences
John Eppings the patrol man for
highway No. 1 from the Murray
corner to a point, near Murdock, with
some assistance, was hauling the
snow fence to various places along
the route where it is to be erected.
When the deliveries are completed,
he will start in putting up the fence
in order to have it ready for the com
ing of winter. Driving over the
highway of which Mr. Eppings has
charge will quickly convince one he
knows his business when it comes to
keeping the road in good condition.
Attempted to Steal Chickens
Shortly after dark last Tuesday,
Lawrence Earhardt, who lives near
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Johnson, saw a car drive into the
lot of Mr. Johnson and back up to
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the chicken coop. Knowing that the
Johnson family were not at home,
Mr. Earhardt went over to the John
son place, where he found the chick
ens were being chased in order to
catch them. When the parties ob
served Mr. Earhardt coming, they
jumped into their car and drove rap
idly away. It wa3 so dark by that
time that Mr. Earhardt was unable
to get the number of the car. It is
very evident however the prowlers
were aware of the fac t that the John
sen family were away from home and
had timed their visit accordingly.
and had it not been for their being
observed by Mr. Earhardt they would
have undoubtedly made away with
the poultry.
Feeling Some Better
Uncle William Ileier. who has
been in poor health throughout the
summer and was confined to his home
west of town, is showing considerable
improvement cf late and was able to
come to town last Wednesday, where
he was meeting his many friends and
looking after business matters.
Mrs. E. D. Friend Very Sick
Word was received of the very ser
ions condition of Mrs. E. U. Friend,
mother of Mrs. Eddie Craig, and im
mediately Mr. Craig took the wife
to the home of her parents, where
she is assisting with the care of the
mother. The many friends of this ex
cellent woman are hoping she may
take a turn for the better, but just
now her condition is most serious.
Willing Group cf Workers
The members of the two congre
gations of the Evangelical church,
the one in town and the one north
east of town, recognizing the need
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of some work on the parsonage where
Rev. Harvey A. Schwab and wife
reside, got togther and made some'
needed repairs, placing a new roof on
the parsonage, trimming the trees!
and otherwise cleaning up the prop
erty, which has greatly improved its
appearance.
Missionary Society Rally
The third annual Woman's Mis
sionary society rally was held in the!
Murdock church last Thursday, Oc
tober 8, with three great meetings'
and a covered dish luncheon at
noon. Mrs. L. H. Seager, of LeMars,
Iowa, national secretary of the Y. P.
M. Circles, and Rev. E. F. Haist,
district suDerintendent of the Lincoln
district, were the day's guest speak
ers. The societies of the Elmwood,
Callahan and Murdock church gave
special musical numbers and play
lets throughout the day, which added
interest and enthusiasm for alk
Rev. Haist said the Nebraska con
ference had 60 ministers under con
ference appointment with 82 appoint
ments, 7,0 0 5 church members, 214
versions and 41 members reclaimed
last year. The W. M. S. has 1,453
members, the Sunday school 9,098,
the Christian Endeavors 4,138 and
the Ladies Aids 703 members. There
is an estimated property valuation
of $7S 1,950. The general Missionary
treasury received from Nebraska last
year ?8,24S.ll, the conference treas-'
ury $7,686.42. Total pastors' salar
ies received from the fields were $32,
9 6 8.85. There was raised for all pur
poses, $93,628.20. (The Murdock
Circuit raised $4,156.05 for all pur
poses). In her address Thursday evening
at the all-day Missionary rally, Mrs.
L. II. Seager, stressing "Our Re
sponsibility in Kingdom Building,"
said that "it is 55 generations since
the "Go ye" was spoken. Today one
out of three know Jesus Christ. God
cannot evangelize heathen without
willing workers. If the lines of race
and class disappear we must become
brothers inside of us. Some always
oppose the worthwhile things. This
only delays the coming of the King
dom. Rev. Haist closed the conference
with the thought, "Rediscoveries of
Our Potential Resources," using a
large chart to graphically emphasize
the rediscoveries the church must
make if she would go farther with
Christ. He briefly spoke on the
rediscovery of childhood, reverence,
family altar, home, tithing, youth,
life, organizations. Bible, prayer and
the church. He admired the youth
today for being as heroic as they
are for what they must contend with
in this dirty world. If you would
know the church, realize that she is
God's living organism with a mean
ing for today.
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From Friday's Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hart are the
parents of a son born Tuesday, Octo
ber 6.
Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Gerner of
Crete spent Thursday in Plattsmouth
visiting their son, Lumir.
Business visitor in Plattsmouth
this morning were James E. Bednes
of Omaha, and II. V. Noland ot Ash
land.
Charles S. Johnson, formerly yard
master for the Burlington, is visit
ing here this week. Mr. Johnson's
home is in Florida.
Mrs. Gibson of Nebraska City, for
merly Mrs. Lorena Sutherland, visit
ed friends in Plattsmouth yesterday
Mrs. Gibson taught in the Platts
mouth schools last year.
Mrs. W. S. Diers and daughter of
Louisville spent yesterday in Platts
mouth. The Diers family have recent
ly sold their store in Louisville and
plan to leave soon for California
where they will make their home.
Mrs. C. E. Mctzger of Omaha and
Edmund Mayer of Ulm, Germany,
were callers at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. II. Duxbury yesterday. . Mrs.
Mctzger is an aunt of Mrs. Duxbury.
Mr. Mayer, who has been visiting
relatives in United States, plans to
start on his return trip to Gerntany
to-day.
Trcm Saturday's Daily:
Everett Pickens departed last eve
ning for Kansa3 City, Missouri, where
he will visi tover the week-end with
relatives and old friends.
Miss Rosemary Cloidt, a student at
Peru State Normal, is spending the
week-end at the home of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Cloidt.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard O. Johnson
of Lincoln had dinner last evening
at The home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm.
Schmidtmann, Jr. Mrs. Johnson and
Mrs. Schmidtmann were college
friends. Mr. Johnson is candidate for
attorney general.
FOR THE
Football Games
AND
Chilly Hvenings
TRY OUR
Berwanger Jackets
Fitted Back
Zipper Front
4.95 up
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a Dinner Party
Young Women's Business Class Holds
Meeting last Evening at the
Methodist Church.
From Friday's Dally
Forty-five attended Uie dinner
given by the Alpha and Onuga girls
at the Methodist church lat eve
ning. Tables were decorated in the
Hallowe'en motif. Orange and black
streamers were on the tables. Each
of the members invited a young man
as a guest.
Edith Solomon, president, gave an
address of welcome at the opening of
the dinner. Mildred Hall played dur
ing the serving. Following the din
ner debates were given. Earl Koeble
took the affirmative on the question.
Resolved: Women should wear large
hats rather than small. His orponcnt
was George Perry. The second ques
tion was debated by Selma Diehra
and Mildred Hall. It was Resolved:
The American flag can be sold at
public auction. Helen Schultz, in
charge of .the entertainment, called
upon various members for one-minute
talks. Games were played after
leaving the tables.
Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom, Fern
Jahrig, and Wilina Pickard had
charge of the party.
CAST SELECTED FOR
JUNIOR CLASS PLAY
Characters have been selected for
the Junior class play, "Here Comes
Charley" to bi given in Plattsmouth
Friday, November 13. Patricia Cloidt
i3 to take the part of Nora Malone,
a cook; her sweetheart. Officer Tim
McGill will be played by Chester Fos
ter. Shirley S'eiver plays as Mrs.
Fanny Farnham; Larry Elliott, a
young business man, is played by
Robert Wocst. Dick Hall is to be Ted
Hartley, a college pal. Vivian,
Larry's fiancee, is played by Frances
Cloidt. Raymond Wooster takes the
part of Uncle Aleck Twiggs. Charlie
Hopps is played by Betty Stcpanek.
Beatrice Am plays the part of Viv
ian's mother and Philip Rosencrans is
Vivian's brother.
Miss Estella Baird, Miss Florence
Beighley, Lee Knolle and Lumir Ger
ner selected the characters. The play
is a comedy and the characters are
typical hill-billies of the Ozarks. Miss
Lois Brandhorst is supervising the
scenery.
Phone news Items to No. .
PUBLIC AUCTION
Having decided to move to Cali
fornia, I will sell all personal prop
erty on the farm one mile north of
Plattsmouth on Highway 75, on
Friday, Oct. 15th
beginning at 12: SO o'clock p. in.,
sharp, the following described prop
erty, to-wit:
Four Head of Horse3
One 4-year-old L:.:ck gelding, wt.
1400 and three smooth mouths, ex
tra good.
27 Head of Caltle
One milk cow, fresh in December;
nine yearling steers and seventeen
yearling heifers. These heifers are.
roans, reds and white face.
Sheep
Four extra good sheep.
Lumber, Alfalfa Hay
300 feet sawed oak lumber
200 feet of sawed walnut
Some good alfalfa hay.
Farm Machinery, etc.
One good hay rake; one 2-row ma
chine; one planter; one hay rack and
wagon; one box wagon; one McCor
niick mower; one Jenny Lind cul
tivator; one riding lister; one 1 4 -in.
walking plow; one hay sling; one
pump jack; three gas engines and
many other small articles.
Terms of Sale
Terms are cash. No property to
be removed from premises until set- "
tied for.
T. J. Will,
Owner.
REX YOUNG. Auctioneer
W. G. BOEDEKER, Clerk