MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1937.
PIATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
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AVOGA NEWS
William Patterson-of npar Mur
ray was visiting friends in Avoca for
a sh )i t time last Tuesday.
Carl Tefft was in Avoca Tuesday
of last week after a supply of shin
gles at the local lumber yard, as he
is placing a new shingle roof on his
garage.
Henry Vette and wife of Kansas
visited in Avoca and vicinity during
the past week, being guests atr the
home of a brother, William Vette
and wife.
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hauley, of
Hamlet, have been visiting in Avoca
during the past week, being guests
at the Marion Pittman and William
Gollner homes. 1
Mr. and Mrs. William Gollner have
been enjoying a visit from a sister
of Mrs. Gollner and the hitter's hus
band, who live in Idaho. They left
for their home in the west last week.
William Maseman, the hardware
man, wa3 over near Elmwood last
Tuesday afternoon, where he was
delivering and putting vip a stove
which he had sold to some parties
over that way.
Gordon Heneger, with his corn
shelling outfit, was in Avoca on last
Tuesday, shelling corn for Fred Mar
quardt. The grain had been stored in
the crib for some time, but was in
good condition.
Cail O. Zaiser and wife, accom
panied by Dick Maseman, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Maseman, were in
Omaha last Friday, where they en
joyed Christmas dinner and a very
fine visit with friends.
Stuart Maseman and EM Nelson,
son cf Marios Nelson, who is attend
ing school in Avoca, were visiting in
Nehawka during the holiday season
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marias
Nelson, parents of Edward.
Leo McCann and William Kent
were in Union the first of last week,
where they secured a quantity of fish
from David E. Eaton, who does a good
deal of fishing in the Missouri river,
and who sure knows how to get the
fish.
Mr. and Mrs. William Kohl, of
Alliance have been visiting in and
about Avoca during the past week,
being guests while here at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Straub as
well as other old time friends. They
formerly resided here.
Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCann en
tertained at their home on Christ
mas, having all cf the. .family pres
ent to enjey the day. Among which
were Leo McCann, Agatha McCann,
Harry Biu-holds and others from Ne
braska City and Dunbar.
William Wandra, whose home has
been under quarantine on account of
some of the members of the family
having scarlet fever, is now free to
come and go, as the quarantine was
raised early last week, all of those
who had been sick being entirely
well.
Senator Fred L. Carsten was at
Lincoln last week, where he was look
ing after some business pertaining
to the organizing of the new uni
cameral legislature on Tuesday. Mr.
Carsten is an experienced legislator j
and his selection to represent the'
Cass-Sarpy district in the new one-j
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Sentenced to 10 years in prison and $5,000 fine for attempting to
swindle a wealthy St. Louis physician by palming off an unwed
mother'8 baby as theirs, Mrs. Nellie Tipton Muench, inset, is shown
s sht left court after her sentence to start her prison term.
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Opening of a season which promises to be one o the most brilliant
in the hstory of the Metropolitan 0:era company was an occasion
for mutual congratulations between this noted trio, left to right,
Friec'nch Schott. Kirsten Flagsta-J. both principals of the Metro
politan, ar.d Edward Johnson, general manager.
house lawmaking body gives him op-
portunity to render further valuable
service to his constituents.
Ei-.ner Ilennings was over near
Louisvillo last Moiida.v, where he was
assisting with the dressing of a num
ber cf porkers at the home of his
parents, one of them being his own.
The family is thus supplied with an
abundance of good, fresh meat for the
present.
Harry Iloloffs. who resides south
west of town, was in Omaha on last
Monday with a number of cattle
which sold well, two of them bring
ing 27."). while the next two, weigh
ing some less, brought ?23.".4'J. They
had been fed but one hundred days '
and had surely done fine.
Gloved to Dunbar Last Week
Charles Gruber, the blacksmith,
who has been operating a shop near
the railroad tracks in the building
formerly occupied by the lr.te Thos.
Straub, moved last Wednesday to
Dunbar, v. lu t e ho is establishing a
shop and will in a short time be
readv for business.
Suffers Slight Stroke
Seth Voylrs, of Avoca was stricken
with paralysis last Saturday night,
and has s:ne been confined to his
bed. His many friends are much con
cerned over his condition and trust
he may soon be able to be about
again.
Entertained Hclatives Christmas
Mr. and Mrs. William Glaubitz,
who re-side southeast of Avoca. enter
tained the members ef Mrs. Glaubitz'
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family cn Christmas day. serving ;
fine dinner. Those present included
Albert Theil. Sr., father of Mrs. Glau
bitz, Mr. and Mrs. Eir.il Kosenow.
Mr. ;.nd Mrs. Clyde Hoover, all -:f
Elmwood and vicinity; Mr. and Mrs.
J. F. Gust in and family, Albert
Theil, Jr., and family, of near Mur
dock. also Mr. and Mrs. Virnos Hill
and daughter, of Elmwood.
Suffers Severe Loss by Fire
Henry Huntman, who resides a
short distance west of Avoca. suffered
a heavy fire loss last Saturday night
when his catth barn containing a
largo amount of shredded fodder (all
that v. as realized from a 70 acre corn
fit-Id) and some 15 tons of alfalf.i
hay, was entirely destroyeel. They
were able to get the cattle out of
the building, and did not lose any
of the stock. The barn was an ex
ceptionally large structure, . s 0 feet
by feet in si:'f. There was said
to be about $1,000 insurance on the
building, not near enough to replace
it, let alone the contents, which are
very necessary in order to continue
feeding operations.
The cause of tl; tire is unknown.
Visited Friends Here
Mr. and Mrs. Marius Nelson, (if
Nehawka, visited Christmas day at
the Lome of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest
Sailing, parents of Mrs. Neilson, and
were pleased two days later to re
ceive the welcome news that a grand
daughter had been born to Mr. and
Mrs. Robert McDonald, of Manley.
This is t lie McDonald's first-born.
Mother and daughter doing well.
TIDY UP COURT R003I
Tim district court room in the
court house i? being given a much
needed cleanup and dusting that
makes it look in much better shape.
The walls of the room on which the
dust and grime of several years bad
accumulated, received a washing that
placed them back in much better cem
dition and restored in a measure the
color tones of the walls. The furni
ture and wood work ef the room also
was cleaned and varnished, the bench
retouched and placed in excellent
shape and the tlooring in the portion
scared by the members of the bar,
v.axed and varnished. Even the (lag
that has hung back of the judge's
seat, has been cleaned and is again
glowing in its bright coloring.
The room has also been improved
by having two sections of prism glass
placed in the windows at the back
of the jury box and which makes the
sections of the room where the court
activities are held, much lighter thaij
formerly.
MANAGES WEST COAST STORE
The publication issued by the Safe
way stores at Los Angeles, in their
last issue had a very interesting ac
count. of the store of the company lo
cated at 91st and Normandie street,
which is managed by John E. -hul-hof,
former Plattsmouth young man.
The article also has a picture of the
former Plattsmouth man, son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Schulhof and a
nephew of E. II. Schulhof of this city.
The picture is one strange to old
friends here as the once slim youth
is now fat and jovial and has been
most successful in hi3 work on the
coast.
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From Thursday's Dally
All Day Quilting
Members of the Christian Ladies'
Aid society met at the church to
quilt yesterday. A covered dish
luncheon was served :t noon. The
women finished two quilts and start
ed a new one for the lk-w year.
Party for Graduates
A group of the members of the
cpiss of Mfi of the Fluttsmouth high,
school met at the home of Stephen
Davis for a party last evening. They
played games and later went to the
home of Miss Rosemary Cloidt.
Twelve attended.
Holiday Party
Miss Eleanor Swatek entertained
a Dunco party at her home last
evening for a group of former Platts
n.ootli high school gii Is. Miss Jean
Hayes took high score for the eve
ning and Mrs. Chris Dulin, second.
Eleven girls attended.
From Friday's Dally
"Gurico Party
Judge and Mrs. A. II. Duxbury en
tertained for six guests at a bunco
party last evening. Those attending
were Mr. and Mrs. John Turner, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Anderson, and Judge
and Mrs. V.'m. G. Kieck.
Thursday Evening Bridge
Mr. and Mrs. Will Wells enter
tained the Thursday evening bridge
club at a watch party last evening.
1G attended. First prize went to
Mrs. Swanc'a and Mrs. John Alwin
eok consolation for the ladies. Leslie
N'iel was high and Will Swanda low
for the men.
Watch Old Year Out-
Mr. and Mrs. Lester Thimgan en
tertained at a family party last eve
ning to watch the oid year out.
Games were played during the party.
Those attending were Mr. and Mrs.
Clyde Graves and Jimmie Rob, Mr.
and Mrs. Carl Graves. Hobby and
Gary, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves and
Maxine, Jee Graves and Misses Mary
Jane Mark and Alda Marie Philips
Watch Party
Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Heineman and
Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Devoe entertained
at a New Year's eve party last eve
ning at the Heineman-Lome. Games
were played during the evening.
Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Searl
Davis, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Minor, Mr.
ami Mrs. Virgil Perry, anl Mr. and
Mrs. II. M. Smith of Omaha. Mr.
and Mrs. Smith are house guests at
the Heiirjman home.
From Saturday's Daily
Watch Party at Church
Max Schakneis led games; at
opening of the watch party at the
St. Paul's church New Year's eve.
Later in the evening a worship ser
vice was held. Miss Dorothy Sie
moneit was reader for the candle
lighting serbice. Theise who took
part were Ruth Woest, Wilbur Claus.
RESOURCES
Loans and Discounts $137,576.79
Overdrafts 2.69
Bonds and Securities (see itemized list). . 102,409.00
Banking House, Furniture and Fixtures ... 4, 1 34.00
Cash and Sight Exchange 78,167.60
TOTAL $322,290.08
LIABILITIES
Capital Stock . $ 20,000.00
Suplus and Profits 7,1 00.00
DEPOSITS 295,190.08
TOTAL $322,290.08
W. G. Boedeker
President
Virginia Kaffenberger, Winifred Kaf
fenberger, Rosemary Steppat, and
Phyllis Kaffenberger.
After the chimes of the church bell
announcing the new year, benedic
tion wa3 pronounced.
Entertain on New Year's Day
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Heinrlch enter
tained at a New Year dinner yester
day. Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Lutz. and
son, Paul, who is visiting here from
Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Hiatt and
daughters, Alice Louise and Helen,
were guests.
Pincclile Party
Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hild entertain
ed at a pinochle party New Year's
eve. Six tables participated in the
game. High score for the ladies went
to Mrs. FiU Lutz and second to Mrs.
P. A. Hild. The men's high score was
taken by Ralph Puis and second by
Fied Hild. At the midnight hour
luncheon was served.
Birthday Club
Misses Mia and Barbara Gering en
tertained the birthday club New
Year's eve at a seven o'clock dinner.
Mrs. Maude Fricke's son, , Frederick,
and daughter, Marian, were guests of
the club.
rTew Year's Party
Miss Mary Kay Wiles entertained
at a New Year's party last evening
at her home. Twenty guests from
the high school and college group at
tended. Table games were played and
holiday decorations used.
I. S. N. Club
Members of the J. S. N. club met
at the home of Grace Louise Wiles
Tuesday evening. The girls are mem
bers of the class of 3G. They played
pinochle. Misses Marjorie FitchT
Rosemary Cloidt, and Louise Rishel
attended.
P?.rty on New Year's Day
Miss Marjorie Wohlfarth enter
tainer! a group of girls at her home
yesterday afternoon. Games and
cards were played during the after
noon. Supper was served. Those at
tending were Misses Anna Marie Rea,
Shirley Seiver, Marjorie Fitch, Patty
Cioidt: and Rosemary Cloidt.
New Year Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Becker enter
taineel at a family dinner in honor
of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Rainey and
son of New York on New Year's day.
The table was centered by a cake
upon which were 12 candles repre
senting the months of the year. As
the guests blew the candles their for
tunes were predicted for 1937. Guests
v ere Mrs. W. II. Rainey and daugh
ters, Winifred and Isabelle, Mr. and
Mrs. Earl Becker and daughter, Mary
Lou, Fred Tritsch, Jack Hatt, Mrs.
W. A. Becker anel the honored guests
and host and hostess.
VISIT AT LINCOLN
Mr and Mrs. Carl J. Schneider
and little son, Ronald, were at Lin
coln over the New Year where they
visited with Mrs. B. F. Wiles and
family.
Report of Condition
MURRAY STATE BAN K
MURRAY, NEBRASKA
DECEMBER 31, 1936
Member of the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation
AVERAGE WAGE FOR
RURAL TEACHERS LOWER
A slight drop in the average salary
for rural school teachers is seen this
year. Last year's average salary in
the country school.- was $"0.99. For
the 193C-o7 term the average is
$S9.16.
1033 pupils are enrolled in rural
schools of Cass county this year. The
average number of pupils per teach
er is 14.1. District 3, near Platts
mouth. has the largest enrollment
with 26 pupils. Districts L0 and 70
each have 24. Districts 44, 73, and
83 each have only 4 pupils.
An average mill levy for the rural
schools of the county is 2.15. The
range is from 4.4 to .6.
$77.50 is the highest salary paid
to a rural teacher in the county. Ten
other teachers receive $70 or more.
The lowest paid is $45 in districts 21,
SO, and 91.
73 teachers began work in Cass
county thi3 fall. 72 will open the
second semester. One school, having
only one :iupil, was closed and the
child is attending school in Alvo.
AGED LADY SUFFERS STROKE
Mrs. Chris Heil, SS, one of the
long time residents of the Kenosha
community, has been bedfast at her
country home as the result of a stroke
suffered last Sunday.
The aged lady was very critical for
several days but seems to be show
ing a slight improvement in the past
two days.
Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Woodward, of
Albany, Oregon, the latter a daugh
ter and Mrs. Frank Sitzman and
children of Imperial, Nebraska , are
here to spend some time at the Beil
home during the illness of the aged
lady. Mrs. Sitzman is also a daugh
ter. RETURN FROM ILLINOIS
From Thursday's Daily
This morning John P. Sattler,
John Lutz, Mrs. Kate Hild and Mrs.
Charles Lohmann of Omaha returned
home from Peoria, Illinois. They were
in attendance at the funeral of Mrs.
Sophia Herold, a sister-in-law of Mr.
Spttler and Mr. Lutz, aunt of Mrs.
Lohmann and Mrs. Hild.
They were accompanied home by
Mrs. Elizabeth Sehwinn, of Plymouth,
Wisconsin, a sister of Mr. Sattler,
who will visit here with the Sattler
family for a short time. This is the
first visit of Mrs. Sehwinn here for a
great many years and the occasion
is the source of much pleasure to
the members of the family circle.
CARD OF THANKS
I desire to express my apprecia
tion of the kindness of friends and
neighbors extended to my wife dur
ing her late illness at the time of
her death and to those who In any
way ministered to her comfort; to the
minister who spoke comforting
words; those who sang at the fun
eral; for the floral tokens and for
your kindness friends I thank you.
Albert A. Young.
Itemized List, Bonds
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Principal by the V. S. (iovirnmcnt
Ked. Farm Mttf. 3 1-K.-47 11,700.00 14.S4t.O0 1 ,'..".0.r.O
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WARRANTS
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FUNERAL OF MRS. YOUNG
The Rattler funeral home w.v fill' d
Wednesday afternoon by old friends
and neighbors to attend the last ser
vices of Mrs. Albert A. Young, a life
long resident of the Murray com
munity. Rev. C. Loyd Shubert, pastor of ti e
Christian church at M array conduct
ed the funeral servics and ottered
words of comfort and hope to the be
reaved relat ive s and friends.
Mi-2. Ralph Kennedy sang two of
the favorite hymns of tl. de-parted.
"Abide With Me" and "The Lot d
Will Provide." Mrs. G. H. Gilmore of
.Murray, playing the a - mpanimeiit.
The interment was at the Lfwh-U u
cemetery, which had been made one
of the attractive burial plots of tie
county sevi-ral years ago by the ef
forts of Mrs. Young and the resident.-!
of that community. The pall
bearei ; were old fi b-nds and neigh
bors, W. S. Smith, O. A. Davis, Ed S.
Tutt. Ei;ra Albin, Arthur Hansen and
S. Y. Smith.
PARTY FOR YOUNG FOLKS
A party for children, ages 4 to 14.
v. ill be held at the r-creation hall
Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 p. m.
Erich guest is request d to bring a
snail gift for a general t-x hango
which will be he'd at t!i close of
th- party. Th- party i.. under the
supervision of the recreational staff.
During the evening, fioin 7:30 to
10. an evening of social games will
be held for the older girls, ages 14
; to is.
"Pony"
Under-garments
for
Girls
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Skin -fitting stvlc knitted new
"Ponies", vests anel pamie sets
and suits . . . light but cozy ... of
cotton, rayon and wool. Wash well,
wear well. Come and see them.
Only S0C
Ladies Toffuery
Shop of Fersonal Service
and Securities
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Charles H. Boedeker 2nd
Cashier