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PAGE FOUR j ; PAGE TWO P1ATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUENAI MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1936. I The jPlattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEIQ-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at rostoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., aa second-clas? 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 CCO miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. EH Greenwood Mrs. Frank Bin, visited at the Fred jhani of Omaha Etheridge home Tuesday. Mrs. Ed Coleman and son. Earl Clymer. of Lincoln, were visiting in town Wednesday. The Ladies Auxiliary met at the Lesion hall Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting and an ex change of Christmas gifts. Mr. and Mrs. James Strahn, of Waverly, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brun l;ow were Monday evening visitors ot Mr. and Mrs. Fred Etheridge. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leaver arc the proud parents of a baby girl borr. Wednesday forenoon. The little Miss has been named Vivian Viola. Mr. and Mrs. John Vant, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Vant and Mr. and Mrs. Evan Armstrong attended a birthday party in honor of Mrs. Alvin Holmes at Ashland Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nichols and Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols of Fairmont attended the funeral of Mrs. Mary Wiedeman' last Sunday, nd wore shaking hands Avith a lot of their rid friends. The M. E. Guild was entertained at the church parlors Tuesday after noon by Mrs. Elmer Mathis and Mrs. Walter Woitzel. The next meeting will bo held January 12. with Mrs. Illom and Mrs. Frank Hurlbut en tertaining. The meeting for Decem ber 2Mb is called off. Charles A. Schuelke Dies Charles A, Schuelke. 69, prominent farmer living south of Greenwood, died at 1:10 a. m. Wednesday after a long illness. Mr. Schuelke had lived here a long time and is well known to every one and will be greatly missed. He leaves his wife, Mary, four daughters, Mrs. Warren Rogers and Mrs. Dave Parrot, of Ashland: Mrs. Paul Buckingham, of, Greenwood, and Irene at home; three sons, Ervin and Edward of Alvo and Virgil, at home. Also six grandchild ren. The funeral was held at the M. E. church in Greenwood Friday after noon at 2 o'clock and burial was in the Greenwood cemetery. Robbery Attempt Frustrated Thieves were unsuccessful in an attempt to rob the Greenwood post office Wednesday night shortly before midnight. George Gustafson. night wat'hman. was in front of the Strad ley garage when he saw someone at tempting to break in the south win dow of the postoffice. He fired at them and they returned the shot, hit ting Mr. Gustafson in the leg. The thieves lied, going west toward the pavenn.-nt. Mr. Gustafson went for help, but no trace of them could be found about town. It is thought this may be the same group robbers that have been breaking into other postoffieos over southeastern Nebraska dining the past few weeks. Obituary Edna Julia Conn., daughter Oi Jacob and Christine Olscn. was born near Wahoo January 1", 1S91, and died at a Lincoln hospital December 9, 19:fi. Mrs. Conn spent her child hood days near Wahoo, moving to Greenwood with her parents in 190 S. On May 7, 1913, sk2 was united in marriage to Cassius Clay Conn an I has resided on farms near Greenwood Bpia Muca oie;s snu IIOU'I.I OVr. SSM.M.I.IO 'aouo ;nq vCoTTod mo xoj 0 SABtr J3A9U lVA nOA PUB SDUB -jnsui aitj paojjiBH sq; SB A"UBduiOO UAV0U3 T3AV B tpns ut aouBansut aiTj jjoo;s aiqBi3J ;a2 oj'ajour m 8 IS0D I.NS30CE II w HP! I Oil ever since. Her father preceded her in death in 192S. Mrs. Conn was a kind and loving wife, always a kind friend and neigh bor, ready to help others. She will be greatly missed, not only by her loved ones, but by a large circle of friends. Obituary Raymond Lambert was born April 15. 1912, at Valparaiso, Nebraska, and passed away at Fremont, Ne braska, December C, 193C, at the age of 24 years, 7 months and 21 days. In the spring of with his parents where he attended schools, graduating 19 IS he moved to Greenwood, the Greenwood with the class of 1929. He attended the University of Nebraska, taking a course in Ani mal Husbandry, which vocation ho followed. He was associated with the Kearney ranfh at Morrill and the last year as an employee of Dan V. Stephens at Cottonwood Dairy at Fremont. He was a member of the Green wood Methodist church. Raymond was conscientious in his work and loyal to his family and friends. His cheerful disposition won for him a large circle of friends in every community where he lived. L. C. C. Christinas Party The Ladies Card club met Thurs day with Mrs. Edna Miller at Ash land for 10 o'clock luncheon. There were five tables of players, Mrs. Edna Clymer being high and Miss Vivian Cope, second. An exchange of Christmas gifts was a feature of the party. Mrs. Or villc Sandy, Mrs. Alvin Holmes and Mrs. Raymond Nelson were guests. Obituary Mrs. Mary Anna AViedeman was born in Lockport, N. Y., January 2 4, 1S59, and died at the Lincoln Gen eral hospital on Thursday, December 10. at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 1G days. At an early age she came west with her parents to eastern Iowa, first locating at Sperry. Here she grew to womanhood and on February 2 i, 1S76, at Sperry, where she was united in marriage to Augustus H. Wiede man. They resided on a farm in Iowa until 18 S3, when they moved to Cass county, Nebraska, and settled on railroad land live miles southeast of Greenwood. Later they resided a short time in Murdock and still later moved to Greenwood, where Mrs. Wiedeman resided in the same homo for over 40 years. She was a mem ber of the Greenwood Christian church with which she was affiliated throughout her life, ready to serve whenever and wherever needed. lier husband preceded her in death, passing away January 21, 1902. Her devotion to her family throughout the years since his pass ing, together with the many services she performed for friends and neigh bors has been her life's ideal. She lived sweetly and kindly, and passed a v. ay as quietly and simply as she passed through life, leaving to her family and to each one who knew her the memory of a life of simple faith, of loyal service and of beautiful self-sacrifice. 'MISS NEBRASKA" RETURNS TO HATE Ruby Hart Carroll, one time Plattsmouth girl, "Miss Nebraska" of 103S, returned to Omaha Wednesday night with her husband. Charles Car roll, from whom she was separated a month ago by action of her parents. Her 30-day probation on a charge of theft brought by the parents, in volving two suitcases she took when she tame from Clay Center to join her husband in Omaha after their mar riage was revealed, ended Wednes day. Carroll, accompanied by his moth er, Mrs. William Dolson, 2114 Web ster street, Omaha, went to Clay Cen ter Wednesday night and asked his bride to return with him to Omalia. Ruby agreed and they departed by auto. Earlier Wednesday Ruby had de clared she intended to stay in Clay Center, and Carroll had said he would give his bride five days to de cide whether to return to him. C1AL From Thursday's Daily Pinochle Club Mrs. Henrietta Ofe entertained two tables of pinochle at her home yes- terday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Mullen won high aad Mrs. Leslie McKinney was second. Eastern Star Initiation Home Chapter 189 Order of East ern Star met last evening . for the purpose of conferring the degrees for membership. A number of members were present from Murray and Mil ford. Christian Ladies Meet A program was given yesterday afternoon at the social meeting of the Christian Ladies' Aid society. Betty Reed gave a reading. Mrs. Hal Garnet and Mrs. Clifford Black pre sented a vocal duet. They were ac companied by Mrs. Harry Rolfhs. Rev. J. W. Taenzler gave a reading. Maxine Graves and Betty Reed sang "Santa is Coming to Town." They were accompanied by Mrs. Oliver Hudson. Aileen Reed concluded the program with the cornet colo, "Silent Night." Mrs. Otto Keck gave a short talk on the redy of Plattsmouth and asK- ed that contributions be made. Hos tesses for the meeting were Mrs. Charles Palmer, Mrs. Dewey Reed, Mrs. J. W. Taenzler, and Mrs. J. H. Graves. Honors Mrs. Turner Mrs. Chris Bulin entertained a group of young women at her home last evening. The party was given in honor of Mrs. Roy Turner who is to leave for California in the near fu ture. The ladies played bridge. Entertain a': Dinner The home of County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner was the scene of a very pleasant dinner party Wednesday at 6 o'clock. The home was attractively arranged with the Christmas tree while the bright yule tide decorations throughout the rooms added a charm to the home. Covers were laid for twelve. T. M. T. K. Club The T. M. T. M. club met at the heme of Mrs. Milo Farney yesterday to play pinochle. Prizes were won by Mrs. I. L. Kocian and Mrs. Farney. From Friday's Daily Gleaners , , Christmas carols opened the meet ing of the Gleaners Circle yesterday afternoon. Mr3. Ed. Thimgan had charge of devotionals. Roll call was answered by Christmas quotations. Mrs. Merritt Kerr led games during the afternoon. Plan3 were made dur ing the meeting for a lunch to be served during the last week in De cember. Mrs. R. B. Hayes was hostess with Mrs. Cacy and Mrs. Will Carr assisting. Naomi Circle Members of the Naomi circle de cided to adopt a family for Christmas this year at the meeting vesterdav. Mrs. Otto Keck told the Christmas story to the group. Christmas decor ations were used at the home of the hostess, Mrs. Joe Wiles. Stitch and Nibble Club Miss Antionette Koubek was hos tess to the Stitch and Nibble club last evening. Ten girls were pres ent. A gift exchange was held at the annual party. The centerpiece on the table was a small fireplace with stockings. Bridge Ptirty Mr:;. Herman Tickottor entertained the birdge club at her home yester day afternoon. A Christmas tree and gift exchange were a part of the afternoon entertainment. Marie Horn won high score and Mrs. Ralph Gan scmer, second. linochb Club A gift exchange was held at the Christmas party of the pinochle club at the home of Miss Marie Horn last evening. Appointments were in Cixiistnias theme. Prizes went to Mrs.i Ida Water3 and Mi.,s Mary Holy. St. Paul's Ladies Ono of tho most Interesting of the Chriotmas meetings was held at St. Paul'a church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger described the method in which Christmas is cele brated in a number of countries. Af ter each description, she with Mrs. Otto Pitz sang a song characteristic of that country. At the conclusion tho Christmas in United States was described and the members joined in the singing of "Joy to the World." Rev. G. A. Pahl accompanied. The only lights used during the program Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COB3 No Repetitions By IRVIN S. COBB FEW months ago an English illustrated paper published a joke which struck me, as having merit. When I repeated it m corn- A pany a gentleman who is supposed . . . , , !,. ir, cb'Vhtlv -f AffA, "seats in the first gallery for a performance of a visit. They have .ais in exceedingly tiresome. In Tta?ervSi VhrhubanT fining a yawn, turns to his deeply bored wife. , , "What comes next?" he asks. C5 lUHSUlvo l---r . 'It says ere, Act lour, simc n-t" be exclaims, "lets op . ... hawful mesa again. (American News were those on the Christmas tree. 140 ladies were served at tables decorated in small Christmas trees and tinsel. Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger and Mrs. Mary Heiirich were hos tesses. Eorcas Circle Members of the Dorcas Circle dres ed fifteen dolls for the toy shop at the meeting yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. II. Duxbury. At the close of the afternoon the ladies voted upon the dolls. Mrs. Fred Lugsch was named as having the doll with the most attractive dress. Mrs. Clark Boggess won second prize. Rev. V. C. Wright told the story of the Mother Mary following the business meeting. He also led Christ mas carols for the group. Mrs. Wm. Ileinrich accompanied. A gift ex change was held at the close of the afternoon. Christmas decorations and tree caried the seasonal theme. Mrs. David Rutherford and Mrs. John Hatt were assiitant hostesses. From Saturday's Daily I American Legion Auxiliary j Mrs. Otto Keck, Mrs. H. L. Gayer j and Mrs. Edgar Creamer gave reports j on the convention at Nehawka at the ; meeting of the Auxiliary yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. R. P. Westover. During the business meeting the ladies voted to'send a $10 gift to the veterans' hospital for a Christmas party. Plans were made for the dis tribution of Christmas baskets among the needy Tuesday afternoon. Three men, Mr. Miller, Newman, and Wolf, are to be remembered at the hospital by the organization. There is still need for clothing, shoes and bedding for the Christmas baskets it was reported. Mrs. Don Tincher, Mrs. Eugene Vroman, and Mrs. Otto Lutz were assistant hos tesses. Sunday School Party Eighteen girls of the junior high Sunday school class of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Lee Knolle for the Christmas party last evenTng . Dorothea Duxbury and Willa Sylvester led games for the group. They also sang carols and other songs. Miss Dorothy Glock also sponsored the party. Jolly Job's Daughters Members of the Jolly Job's Daugh ters sang Christmas carols at the Ma sonic Home last evening. Afterward the girls jeturned to the Masonic temple where games were led by Miss Clara Woyrich. A gift exchange was also held. Christmas Party Members of the Foi; met at the home of Mrs. last evening with their r Mile club Henry Born families for the Christmas party. A program was given during the evening. Mary Lou Becker and Virginia Bieri gave poems. Mrs. Henry Nolting played a solo on her piano accordian. The program was closed with Christmas carols led by Mrs. J. R. Reeder and CLEAN and YvIIITEN TEETH with Calox, the Oxygen tooth powder which penetrates to the hidden crevices between the teeth. Pleasant, Refreshing, Protects the guni3 and is economical to use. TRY CALOX AT OUR EXPENSE What Calox will do for your teeth is easily demonstrated by you in your own heme at our expense. Simply fill in the coupon with your name and address and mail it to us. You will receive absolutely free a test can of CALOX TOOTH POWDER, the powder more and more people are using every day. FREE TKIAL COUPON ' I ram omw n ... '.. -I TEBTH i MclvESSO.v & Rodbins, Inc., Fairfield, Conn. Send m 10 day trial of CALOX TOOTH POWDER at no expense to me. I Wll try it. A'am e Address . for Hubby to Know neariy au 4" different cruise the same wheeza , yf as.mi it! I couldn't zlt through all Ihs Features Inc.) accompanied by Mrs. Nolting. Pinochle was played later in the evening. Mrs. Hugh Standi r and Henry Nolting won prizc3 for high score. Santa appeared for the gift exchange. Miss Fedde Speaks to P. E. 0. Miss Margaret Fcddc, head of the home economics department of the University of Nebraska cpoke to the members of the P. K. O. at the meet ing at the home of Mrs. Frank Cum mins yesterday a''t:nico:i. She told of her trip through the Scandanivian countries during the past summer. Mrs. K. II. Wescott led tho group in Christmas carols. Mrs. Scarl Davis had charge of the entertainment. Christmas decorations wcrs used in the home' and on the rei ving table. Mrs. L. S. Devce and Mrs. Henry Goos poured. VISITS IN OLD HOME Harold G. Etreight, an old time Plattsmouth risident, was in the city Wednesday for a few hours, visiting with the friends of many years standing. Mr. Slrtight was born and spent his boyhood in this city w here hio parents the late Mr. and Mrs. O. M. Ctreignt, were pio neer resident.-;, lie has devoted his years to railroad service, first with the Burlington in this city and for the past twenty years has been with the Chicago Great Western at Oelwein, Iowa. He is now one of the head officers of the store de partment of the Great Western. Mr. Streight departed this morn ing for Omaha and from where he will go to St. Louis to attend a rail road meeting this afternoon. ATTENDS TEACHERS INSTITUTE From Thursday's Daily Miss Alpha C. Peterson, county superintendent of schools, is expected home this evening irom Lincoln where che haa been in attendance at an institute held by the county super intendents of Nebraska. The meet ing brought together representatives of all of the counties of the state to discuss many of the problems that are being faced by the public schools of the state. Many very important questions wore brought up and among these the matter of the requirement of a two year certificate before a teacher may take up their teaching. HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY From Friday's Daily Employees of the telephone com pany had their annual Christmas party last evening at the office. Miss Hilda Wallengren had charge of the entertainment. Pinochle and bridge were played. The group went to the Hotel Plattsmouth for lunch in the dining room then returned to Che office to gathe.' around the Christmas tree to await Santa Claus. Santa appeared and distributed tho gifts to the nine teen who were present. Sam Moye Dies at Home in Evans ville, Indiana For a Ifumber of Years in Business Here and Well Known in Local Baseball Circles. Sam Moye. 52, for a number of years a resident of Plattsmouth, pass ed away Thursday at his home in Evansville, Indiana, where he has re sided for the past several years. Mr. Moye while a resident here was engaged in the poultry and pro duce business and made a wide ac quaintance among the people of thi3 section of Cass county, who will re gret to learn of his death. He has not been in the best of health for some time. While a resident here Mr. Moye was very active in local sport circles and was a booster for the local base ball team and also served as umpire for manv cames in this locality. He was a very genial personality and while here was identified with the local Methodist church. While the family made their home here, Mrs. Moye passed away and later Mr. Moye and his family moved from this city back to the old home i. Indiana, w here Mr. Moye was mar ried the second time. There is left to mourn his passing the widow and a daughter of his first marriage. Mr. Moye was a member of the local lodge of the Eagles. WILL ENJOY MEXICAN TRIP Mr. city a for a them strt and Mrs. J. V. Oliver of this re departing on December 2 3 id vacation trip that will take to Mexico City, before they their return homeward. Thcy will motor from here to Sweet Springs, Missouri, where they will enjoy Christmas at the home of Mrs. Leo Burfeind. mother of Mrs. Oliver and where they will leave their little son as they "continue on farther couth. They go from Sweet Springs to Galveston, Texas, where they will be the guests of friends and then turn southward cn a trip that will take them into new lands and anion;.; new people. They will be the guests of friends at Mexico City for a short time and w';ile there expect to visit the many places of interest in that section of Mexico. GO TO WEST COAST Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sedlak and son. Albert, have departed for Los An geles, where they were called by the death of a sister of Mrs. Fred Sedlak They expect to reach there today for the funeral services. They will spend a short time there visiting their sons, Fred and Louis and their families before returning home to Nebraska OPEN FOR HOLIDAYS Postmaster Frank L. Cummins an nounccs that the money order and registered windows at the postoffice will remain open all day Saturday during the pre-Christmas season. The windows have been closed at noon on Saturday heretofore, but will be open the coming Saturday for the accommodation of the public. IOWA PARTIES WEDDED Wednesday afternoon at the Meth odist parsonage took place the mar riage of Miss Edith Alice Meyers and Mr. Milton Miller Densmore, both of Harlan, Iowa. The marriage lines wore read by Rev. V. C. Wright. The bridal party later returned to their Iowa homes. IN PERU PLAYLET Miss Louise Rishel has the part of a blind man in an original Christ mas Y. W. C. A. pantomime to be given at convocation, Dec! IS. Peru Pedogogian. T0 you suffer burning, scanty of too frequent urination; backache, headache, dizziness, loss of energy, leg pains, swellings and puffinesi under the e'yes? Are you tired, nerv ousfed all unstrung end don't know what is wrong? l."P,en 9Ive tom thought to your kidneys. Be sure they function proper ly for functional kidney disorder per mits excess waste to stay in the blood, and to poison and upset the whol system. ' Use Doan's Pills. Doan'a are for th kidneys only. They are recommended the world over. You can get the gen uine, fame-tested Doan's at any drua store. . AV0CA NEWS Mrs. Robert McCann and son Leo and Mr. and Mrs. Kdward Denny were in Omaha last Saturday, where they were doing some shopping. Postmaster W. II. Bogaard was called to Nebraska City last Tuesday and while he was away, the post office was looked after by Miss Anna Marie Sailing. The public sale which William Kirchoff recently held, was attend ed by a large numbertof people and tnost of the goods offered for sale brought good prices. Emory Voyles and John Marquardt were at Syracuse last Tuesday after noon, where they went to look after eome business matters. They made the trip in the new Chevrolet car that John recently purchased. Marius Nelson, of Nehawka, was in Avoca last Saturday calling on his friends. On. his return home, he was accompanied by Dick Maseman, who visited there until Sunday evening, when Mr. Nelson brought him home. Eugene Nutzman and wife, who re side south of Nehawka, visited in Lincoln last Tuesday and as they went came by way of Avoca and picked up Mrs. J. M. Kokjer, who ac companied them to Lincoln and spent the day there. Mrs. Albert Shriner, who has been at the hospital in Lincoln for some time following an operation, is now staying at t:. home of her cousin, Mi s. Wl'liam Maseman. Mrs. Maseman, accompanied by Mrs-. Gust Ruhge. drcvo Mrs. Shriver to Lincoln to see her physici.-.::. Mrs. Shriner is departing for her home at Onita, South Dakota, this (Monday) niorn- Were Stealing Coal The Avoca lumber yard has been missing coal for some time prst and evidence of some one getting it has been plenty. The other night a tall man and a short one with a car with no top on it were seen passing' the railroad yards, but they made their escape before they could be identi fied. Wen Radio at Show At the show which was held on last Monday evening at the town hall at Avoca. the voting on the most popular young lady resulted in Miss Milden Gruber being declared the winner and awarded the radio, which was the prize offered. Alvrays a First Time It, is claimed by one of the oldest citizens of Avofa and the surrounding vicinity that the car of corn which Fred Marquardt received last week from northern Iowa was the first corn ever sh:pped into Avoca for sale. But, there is always a first time for everything. Playing; vith Dcane College Calvin Carstcn, of this vicinity, was selected as a member of the bas ketball squad at Doane college this year and will be in most of the hard fought games that lie ahead on the Doane schedule. Calvin is a very cap able young man and especially on the basketball floor, where he has had a great deal of experience during his high school days. Daily Journal, 15c per week. IF you plan to be away over the Holiday Season, it vould be wise to pro tect your home with good insurance. Don't put it off. Ensure 01 Saety Rales are Reasonable SEE INSURANCE- AND CL' BONDS TnK, Plattsmouth . -1 S