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MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 193G. PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL 1 M I m M $ M $ to. m m $ m m m 15 m I S 3 '2 r 3 3 8 ?3 f J Ihe IPBatfsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-class 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 600 miles, 3.00 per.year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. From Wednesday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Pautsch of Louisville were here today to look after some matters of business and siting with friends. Dr. and Mrs. Frank Cummins. Mrs. J. M. Roberts, and Miss Marian Fricke drove to Cedar Creek last eve ning to see the Christmas pro: am presented by the pupils of Mrs. I.orena Cummins. From Thursday's Daily Mrs. H. E. Becker slipped on a rtep leading into the basement last evening and sprained her ankle. She is unable to walk on it today and is suffering a good deal. Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Franzen and daughters, Mary Ann, Jean, audi the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dorothy were guests at the M. S. ! Long, who reside on a farm north Brisrss home Sunday. Mrs. Franzen w st of Pacific Junction. Mrs. Long is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Briggs. Mrs. Carl Koch has returned to New York where she will meet Mr. Koch for the Christmas holidays. After Christmas they will go to Flor- i:h' where Mr. Koch works this win-! tr in an experimental station. j From Saturday's Daily j Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Yanderhaar EToent Christmas in Sioux City, la. Guests at the home of Mr. and! Mrs. A. W. Le onard yesterday were ' Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Leonard. jenne, Wyo., and M. M. Beal of Platts Mrs. Delia Mitchell departed Fri-,n,cuth joinfd te x0ble family at a day evening for Denver to spend thejdi,,ner at the A R Xoble home holidays with friends and relatives. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dcnat. Sr.. was the scene of a family gathering Christmas day. 12 attend ed. Misses Barbara and Mia Gering entertained for Mr. and Mrs Oliver Dovey yesterday at a Christmas din ner. ! Mrs. D. C. Dorwart and daughters. Mary and Margaret of Omaha, drove to Lexington for the Christmas holi-j days. i Miss Laura Grassman and Joe Manastk of Omaha were guests of Mrs. R. A. Bates at Christmas din ner yesterday. Mrs. Everett Noble who has been in the Immanuel hospiial during the ppst eleven days was able to be at home Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lillie left yes terday morning for Chicago where they will visit at the George Koehnke heme and with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendt. of Mur dock, were here Christmas for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Horton, parents of Mrs. Wendt. Mr. and Mrs. White and son, Wil- Girl's Story Rocks Hollywood Jr 'J i. V V4 V4 ts-r- a 2 ?J i is 1. r.- -r 4? - Mrs. Marie H'rankle and Bonnie 1Ats. Marie Wrankle comforts her 13-year-old daughter, Bonnie, as ; Hollywood authorities launched an investigation into her story chargv ing Raleigh Fremont. 55. wealthy mining man, with having alleged-' ly attacked her. Found wedged in a chimney on the Hollywood estate of Ann Harding, film star, police quoted the girl as saying .'she had hidden there after fleeing from Fremont's car when he j offered her $180 "to forget it" and then shot at her when she l escaped. Fremont denies the "charges. ' ' ' Ham, and Betty and Jean Keller of Omaha were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Hall yesterday. Miss Hazel Baier went to her home at Avcca for Christmas. Other guests at the Wm. Baier home were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gorder and Helen of Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall and chil dren. Margaret and Joan, are here for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Rummel, parents of Mrs. Hall. Mr. Hall is superintendent of i a hospital at Holdrege. Wilbur Hall left last evening for California. He will visit at Salt Lake City with his brother. Leslie Hall, then go on to Whittier to visit Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Hall and friends in Los Angeles for two eweks. Mrs Hattie Kirker and daughters, Mis 11a Kirker and Mrs. William Shea, were visitors Christmas day at a aaugnier ci .us. iviikc. A family gathering was held at the Jirousek home in the south part pfjheld at the cloge of the anernoou the city yesterday. Those attending, tfae children presented gifl8 to were Mr. and Mrs. Win. Keuy ana John and Ellen of Mauley, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hula and Eugene and Joan, and Mr. and Mrs. John Jirousek and Anna. Mr. and Mrs. John Todd and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Todd and son of Omaha, Mrs. Evan Noble of Chey- Christmas day. 21 attended the gath ering. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Lorenz and son. Edward, were at Omaha Christ mas where they spent the day with relatives and friends and enjoyed the MO hn'i.bv ilinnpr A!is Kmilv Lorenz, the daughter, f pent the holi days on the west coast where she is attending school. Mr. and Mr3. J. W. Taylor enter tained at a turkey dinner on Thanks giving day. Members of the family who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Goodman. Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth Taylor, and Marion Taylor of Percival, la. Five grandchildren attended. Mrs Josephine Morv.etz of Racine, Wis., arrived Sunday to spend the holidays with her sisters. Misses Al bum and Julia Svoboda. Mrs. Mor v.etz was raised in this community and moved to Wisconsin after her marriage. She also visited her nephew in Omaha. Your courtesy In phoning news to f!o. 6 is appreciated. Rry 1 vA est s v .' . ) -i ' t If From Wednesday's Daily Anniversary Dinner ' Mr and Mrs. Earl Carr celebrated their first wedding anniversary yes terday. They entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner last evening, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Yelick". The evening was spent in cards. Mrs. Carr is a sister of Mr. Yelick. M. A. 0. Club Party Members of the M. A. O. club held their Christmas party yesterday at the home of Mrs. D. E. Waller. A gift exchange was held. Christmas decorations were used in the home. Sredish Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson had an unusual treat for the members of the bridge club last evening. They served a Swedish dinner to eight. The table was decorated with candles in bouquets of flowers and a horn of plenty filled with candy as the cen terpiece. Bridge was played during the evening. Each guest received a prize from the Christmas tree and at the close of the party a gift exchange was held. Christmas Party at First Ward Mothers were invited as g-aests at the Christmas party at First Ward yesterday afternoon. Elizabeth Davis read The Night Before Christmas and Kenneth Tiekotter gave a read ing. Marjorie Devoe sang and the Christmas Story was read by Mrs. p t. Heineman. The children also M.r.,wn w:13 treir mothers, teacher. Miss Yvonne King is Shower for Minister Members of the Gleanei'3 Circle gave a surprise shower for Rev. V. C. Wright yesterday afternoon. After presenting the gifts, social games were played. Mrs. Edgar Newton, Mrs. R. B. Hayes, and Mrs. Don Seiver had charge of arrangements. Waffle Supper Mr. and Mrs. Will Evers enter tained the committee of Plattsmouth L dge No. G, A. F. & A. M. at the annual waffle supper last evening. The committee, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Russel Reeder, Mr. ' and Mrs. Anderson Lloyd, and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Meisinger met to fill the celo phane Christmas bags for the Masonic Home family. From Friday's Daily Surprise Party A surprise party was given for Mi s. J. L. Young of Murray in honor of her 60th birthday Thursday, De cember 17, at the home of Mrs. Ger aldine Schv ers. The party was plan ned by Mrs. Young's daughters, Mrs. Schwers and Mrs. Glendora Humann of Brainard. Christmas decorations were used throughout the house. The beautiful birthday cake was baked by Mrs. Human and bore "GO tiny candles in rosebuds. The daughters were assisted in serving by Mr3. Parr Younir. Mrs. Margaret Todd, and Mrs. C. D. Spangler. Mrs. Spangler was award ed the prize for holdinc first, nhice in the contest. Fifteen members of the Murray Home Study club were among the guests. From Saturday's Daily Held Christmas Dinner Mr:s. A. J. Engelkemier and Mrs. J'-hn Albert entertained at Christmas dinner Emma Albert from Chicago, Dora Wkkman from Denver, Eva Wickman and Margaret Albert from Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Terry berry from Cedar Creek. Visit t I-lcCock Mrs. John Albert and daughters, Margaret and Emma, departed for McCook yesterday to spend the re maining holidays with Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Glaze. LIBRARY READY TOR CHRISTMAS i iausmoutn-3 public library has . . A ... one of the prettiest small tree.s in the city this year. Covered with colored lights with revolving shades, it lui3 been a great attraction. T 2 1 i-auiarian3 report an unusually large circulation of books for Christ mas tlm year. "Bird3 Christmas LV.rol" still retains the lead in popu- 1 -l M 1 . till 'I mill. vncn unnstmas Comes to the Mulvaney's" holds second place m the popularity and Christmas poetry a close third. "The Story Lady's Christinas Stories" i3 also called for a great deal this year. Raymond Bookmyer remembered the library this Christmas with a subscription to Fortune magazine. Phone news items to No. 6. Elmwood News Mr. and Mrs. Charles Buell were in Lincoln last Monday, where they visited with friends and did some Christmas shopping. Orville Gerbeling, who is a clerk at the Quellhorst store, was under the weather last Tuesday and had to remain at home, his place in the store being taken by John "Woods. Paul Hauke and wife, of Wichita, Kansas, and their daughter, Dottie Jean, arrived in Elmwood the day before Christmas and visited with their cousin, Mrs. Lucy Lyle over the week end. Miss Anna Williams, who is teach ing school at Brock, with the arrival of the vacation period hastened to her home in Elmwood, where she is spending the Christmas season with her parents and many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Fleischman entertained for Christinas day at their country home, having as their guests for the day and at a very fine dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles West and sons, Kenneth and Claude. j Carl Schneider, who is engaged in the jewelry and watchmaking busi ness at Fullerton, is spending Christ mas day at home visiting with the wife and members of the family and with his many friends in Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Schlichte meier and their son were guests on Christmas day at the home of the parents of Mrs. Sehliehtemeier, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Reber, where the day was very pleasantly spent and an ex cellent dinner enjoyed. Mrs. Carrie Bothwell, mother of Norville D. Bothwell. who has been so seriously ill at a hospital in Lin coln, is much improved and was able to go to her home in Lincoln, where she is receiving the best of care and continues to show satisfactory pro gress. This will be good news to her friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Tyson, of Elm wood enjoyed a very pleasant Christ mas day, having all their children with them, including Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Tyson and little daughter of 'Murray, together with other members !of the family from Lincoln and Cam bridge, also Mr. and Mrs. Marion McCrorey of Elmwood. County Treasurer John E. Turner, wife and daughter, Dorothy Jean, of Plattsmouth. spent Christmas day at the home of his sister, Mrs. N. D. Bothwell and husband, as well as -Jean Adair and Grandfather Oscar Turner, father of John. All enjoyed the day together and as well the f ne dinner that was served. Dewey Brockman, who has been in the west lor the past eight years, being engaged in farming in Idaho, arrived in Elmwood last Monday for a holiday visit at the home of his mother and with other members of the family as well as his many old friends here. Mr. Brockman has prospered in the west, as crops have been good in the locality where he resides,w hile most of the balance of the nation was besieged with the most devastating drouth in history. Mother Jluch Better Mrs. H. C. Shadley, who has been so seriously ill at the hospital in Lincoln, was able to leave the hos pital last week and come to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Herman Pen terman, where she has continued to improve and gain in strength. Last Tuesday she was able to be down to the store for a short time, the first time she has ventured out since her illness. Children Ilonie for Christmas The home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillett was the scene of a very happy family gathering on Christmas day, when their son Frank and family of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Wright Gil lett, also of Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Meyers and children of Fairbury came to spend the day with the parents and partake of u most sumptuous Christmas dinner. lire j?ip,hters Elect Officers Elmwood has one of the liveliest bunch of fire fighters in the state and as to that in a good many states, They met last week for the annual election of officers at which time the following were named: Leonard Klomme, president; Kenneth West, vice president; J. Elmer Shrceves, secretary; Morris Pentciman, treas urer; Lester Brinton, thief; Alfred Race, assistant chief; Mile D. Fris bee, foreman; Ralph Gamlin, assis tant foreman and Donald Parish, as sistant hook and ladder foreman. Take Very Nice Bide Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Williams and daughters, Mrs. Carl Schneider and Mis3 Anna Williams, accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Russell J. Reeder, Avho had visited here at the Williams home, back to Plattsmouth Sunday afternoon and after a short visit Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COBB The Ways of the Army By tRVIN S. CODB A GREEN recruit was having his first experience at doing sentry duty at one of the Southern cantonments in 1917. Toward him through the darkness came a captain. "Halt!" Who goes there?" demanded the greenhorn. Ms 7r? v sever "Officer of the day," came the answer. Wv. vDn "Beat it bo, before I run you in," said the sentry. "What the hell would the officer of the day be doin' hangin' 'round at night . . This story is matched by one that I had from a retired chaplain who vouched for its authenticity: The officer of the day was inspecting the guard. "What are vour orders?" he inquired of a drafted man. "Sir," said the sentry, in' hi3 newly-acquired military manner, my orders are to be vigilant." "What does vigilant mean?" said the officer. "I don't know," said the sentry. "Call the corporal of the guard and well find out," Faid the officer. The corporal of the guard came, and saluted. "Corporal," said the officer, "this man hero doesn't know the mean ing of the word vigilant. Suppose you tell him." "Is means, sir, to be alert," answered the corporal promptly. "And what does alert mean?" said the commander, anxious that the lesson should be driven home to the pupiL "I don't know," said the corporal. (American Newi Features, Inc.X there, all drove to Brock, where they left Miss Anna to resume her school work, coming back by way of Elm wood to leave the parents and then the Reeders continued on to their home in the county seat. Had a House Well Filled Mr. and Mrs. B. I. Clements enter tained on Christmas day at their home in Elmwood. having all the members of the family at home that day. Those present included in addi tion to the daughter living at home, Guy Clements and iamily, Vinton Clements and family and Orley Clements and family, all of Elm wood; S. L. Clements and family of Peru, and L. D. Clements and family of Lincoln. With this large group at home, thoy just about filled the house to capacity, but by exercising care all managed to get around without undue rubbing of elbows. A most bountiful Christmas dinner was serv ed, to which all did justice, and the entire day was enjoyed by everyone present from the youngest to the oldest. At the Win. Glaubitz Home Mr. and Mrs. William Glaubitz, residing southeast of Avoca, enter tained on Christmas day, having as guests a large number of the mem bers of the family. Those present in cluded Albert Theil. father of Mrs. Glaubitz and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Hoover, who reside south of Elm wood; Emil Rosenow and wife, who reside in town; Albert Theil. Jr. and family, Joseph F. Gustin and family of near Murdock; Vernon Hill and family, of Elmwood, including their daughter, Miss Maurine Hill, who is taking a nurse training course at one of the hospitals in Omaha, but was able to be home over the holi days. At the Langhorst Home Christmas day was appropriately celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Langhorst, when they en tertained Miss Anna Williams, who holds a teaching position at Brock, but is home for the holidays; her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry A. Wil liams, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider and Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Moore and son, of Omaha. A fine Christmas din ner with all the trimmings was served and much enjoyed by everyone. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting of the Farm ers Elevator Co., cf Cullom. Nebr., will be held at the Pleasant Ridge Fchool house in Dist. 4, on Sat. Jan. 2, 1937 at 1:30 p. m. ALBERT HILFrCKER, dfS-2td-ltw Secretary. IT DOESN'T COST a bit more to get reliable stock fire insurance in such a vell known company as the Hartford Fire Insur ance Company and you will never have to pay for your policy but once, either. Sear! S. Bavis (IFKICESi SIS' I) II.OOII Platts, State Bank Bldg. 14 UGiV HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY The Lewiston Social Circle club, a Jolly group of the ladies of that com munity, held their Christmas party on December 15th at the Lewiston Community center, the members and their families being present to enjoy a truly old fashioned evening of en tertainment and fun. One of the main features of the evening was the old fashioned taffy pull, an event that brought much merriment and also delicious taffy candy to be enjoyed by the group. Carrying out the spirit of the eve ning eld fashioned games were par ticipated in by the young and old and furnished plenty of'fun and laughs for all. The evenintr program was in Jclmrge of Mrs. Martin Sporcr, social leader, who provided a real evening of entertainment that was well worth while. At a late hour refreshments of cake, jello and coffee were served. This jolly group will have their "Hobo" party in January, the next ! meeting being at the home of Mrs. Ezra Albin and every member is ex pected to be present. CARD OF THANKS To the many old time friends and neighbors, we wish to express our deepest appreciation of the many acts of kindness, words of sympathy and the beautiful flowers sent our loved mother. Especially do we wish to thank those who took part in the funeral services. The Children of Mrs. Euna V. Murray. WEATHER SETS NEW RECORD The Christmas of 1936 is setting a new record in weather for this part of the west with springlike condi tions prevailing. The rolling thun der and lightning early this morning with a rainfall, made a condition that even the oldest inhabiutant can not recall. This morning the mer cury stood at 5S and the general weather condition soft and mild. RETURNS HOME Miss Anna Leach, clerk in the office of County Superintendent Miss Alpha C. Peterson, returned home Tuesday. She has been at Omaha for the past few weeks taking treatment and visiting with old friends. She is feeling some better at this time. Send one dime with' coupon !bc?ov and gel FACE CREAMS and POWDJSS rcrt trial ScnJ that coupon now. Try nev ' Pompsian 4 feature Fcee Powder. It !g!ves you fine texture, cncluntirg cdor, proper ihsdc and "cling" .... t in en: pov.dcr. And the fjci cccmi ...t'ssue, chanslnj ar.d maM?sc . ..ilicy'U leave ycur siin thoroughly tlcir.ted trr.cstli 0 ti!c and iupp!. - R2u!ar :zc$ ai your dru; cauntir 55c end 5c rot.ir:!A:i company, cioocruu, n. j. Erc!c:d fxd 0s for w'.icS p'es:e ztr.4 rr. 7 Pompijn Fics Crur.-.j tr.d Powdcrj. ' N:ne ! Address , I City- SPECIAL OFFER Death of Form er Plattsmouth Man in Omaha John M. Jirousek, Resident Kere for Many Years, Dies at Omaha Home at Age of 83. John M. Jirousek, S3, for ,many ycar3 a well known resident of this community, died Christmas morning in Omaha, following a long period of failing health and the maladies of his advancing years. Mr. Jirousek, when a resident here, operated for a number or years a small store on west Oak street, and was a very highly respected and honored resident of the community. Seme eight years ago the family re moved to Omaha and where they have since resided. Since moving to Om aha Mrs. Jirousek and one daughter have preceded Mr. Jirousek in death. There is surviving three daugh ters, Miss Mary and Miss Nettie Jirousek and Mrs. Sophia Lloyd of Omaha and one son, John J. Jirousek of St. Paul. The deceased was a cousin of John Jirousek of this city. NEW FIASHER SIGNALS AT MURRAY AND UNION From Thursday's Dally State Ei-fr:ncer A. C. Tilley in Lin coln yesterday r.pprcved purchase of I seventeen new type flasher signals to be installed at dangerous grade cros sings in Nebraska. Of these, two are for Cass county, one at Murray and the other at L'nion, where important state and federal highways cross the Missouri Pacific tracks. The new signals are of the latest type and said to be very attention compelling as they flash their warn ing of ' train coming." A bad wreck occurred at the Mur ray crossing a couple of years ago. In both towns the crossings are at the "foot" of Main street, with downhill 6lopes from the main business sec tions. . TO VISIT 1ST OMAHA From Thursday's Dally Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brewer and sen, Charles, of Callaway, Nebraska, will arrive thi3 evening to visit in this section with the relatives and old friends. On Christmas day the Brew ers, Miss Helen Hunter, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Ingwerson, Mis. J. M. Rob erts of this city and Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hild and Catherine and Arthur, of Murray, will spend the Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wal lace J. Hunter at Omaha. On Monday Mr. and Mrs. Hunter aie leaving Omaha for a trip to the south and which will take them into Mexico for a visit of several weeks. RECEIVES FINE ORANGES Herman Reichstadt, well known shoe rebui,'der, was very much pleased Tuesday by the gift of a large basket of oranges, sent from the Rio Grande valley in Texas, by relatives. Mr. Reichstadt and family were residents of the vicinity of Harlengen, Texas, for a few years, re Uirning here after the hurricane. They appreciate very much the fruit from the old home. FUTUME As we close the year of 1936, we offer our sin cere thanks to our many friends and patrons for their courteous friendship and patronage. As we start the New Year we extend to all a Happy Wish for Joy and Pros perity thruout the land! Season's Greetings F It O M and mi INSURANCE- Platts mo utm 1