PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI -WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, SEPT. 30, 1937. f he Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEM-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Poatoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as secon$-class mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PBICE $2.00 A YEAB IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, 2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, 13.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subacriptions are payable strictly in advance. Sixth Annual Korn Karnival Draws to Close (Continued from Page 1) and theme, each of the judges mak ing their own finding on the points and these were then checked and the winners secured. The prize winning floats were: 1st "LoreH." Cullom school, dis trict No. 30.- Miss Dorothy. Siemoneit, teacher. . 2nd "Cass County Farmers," Mt. rieasant school, district No. 26, Miss MaMe Lutz, teacher. 3rd "We the People," Lewiston school, district No. . 7, Marie llaith, teacher. 4th : "Imlauderbach," Wehrbein school, district No. 40, Miss Esther Tritsch. teacher. 5th "Virginia," Kenosha school, district No. 8, Miss Mildred Wilson, teacher; and "Mother Goose Lulla by," Cottonwood school, district No. 27. Miss Velma Fulton, teacher, were tied for this position as both had very fine floats that made judging very difficult. Donald Cotner. of Tarkio college, was heard in two very fine saxophone numbers from the platform after the parade and which was followed by the tap dancing exhibition. The tap dancers were a fine group of young sters from the recreational dancing class under the direction of Miss Thelma Duncan. With only a few weeks training these youngsters made a fine showing for themselves and teacher. The soap box derby was run down high school hill and drew much at tention. Kenneth Wohlfarth and Walter Bryant, former city cham pions were present with their cars but did not participate in the races. The active contestants were Ivan Smith, Leslie Niel, Jr., Raymond Arnold, Leroy Topliff', Murray, Lem uel Sheard, Jim Deles Dernier, Mur ray, Dick Case and Billy Cloidt. In the first races Smith, Topliff. Deles Dernier and Cloidt were the winners, while the finals were be tween Smith and Deles Dernier, with Ivan Smith being the winner. All the boys received prizes and the runnerup $2.50 and the cham pion the trophy. The Evening Program One of the real musical treats of the karnival was afforded Saturday night in the vocal selections offered. Miss Gwendolyn Reed, of Avoca, was presented in two songs and which showed the fine range of the singer as well as her artistic training that made the popular songs present ed ones long to be remembered. Lucian LaRue, former Union young man, who was an early radio star over WOW several years ago on the Plattsmouth community program, gave a group of the popular songs of the day and demonstrated that Lu cian had developed with the years. He was accompanied by the pianist, "Freddie" of the -Wine and Dine at Omaha where Mr. LaRue has been an entertainer. The Louisville Farmers Union band under the leadership of Irving Mendenhall, gave a very line concert and one that held the close attention of the audience. The band is one of the best in this part of Nebraska and their program embraced some of thefi nest of the standard numbers, all given -with finish of fine musicians. The visit of the Louisville band here was one that was very much appreciated by the Plattsmouth peo ple, not alone for their fine work as musicians but as, a visit of friends and neighbors to participate in the fine. Karnival. The band also assisted in the drill of the Veterans of Foreign Wars sponsored drill team under the di rection of 3: V. Ovington of Omaha, the band providing the effective mu sieaj nettings for the drills and this without any rehearsal. The drill and concert afforded the close of the evexing program and was a fitting climax of four days of real entertainment and pleasure. at the Banning Orchard. at Union Nebr. Fine quality Prices from 50 to 51 per bushel. All fruit hand pick ed and carefully graded. Open Sundays and evenings. 33 Korn Klub Soft Ball Team Wins Two Victories Defeat Rite Night Club by Score of 13 to 4 and Win from Pacific Junction 7 to 2. The Korn Klub team gained re venge on the Ritz Nite clubbs from Omaha, Friday evening as they won by a score of 13 to 4, and then com ing back Saturday night to. down Pacific Junction 7 to 2. to take a clean sweep of the .three game series during the Korn Karnival Kennedy pitched and hit his team to victory over the Ritz team, getting three hits in as many tries while reg istering ten strikeouts. Stephenson and Smith each had two hits to their credit, "Stevie" in four tries, Chet in three. Box score: Omaha AB R II PO A E Gembler, rs 4 11 1 10 Komropke. 3b 4 11 0 2 0 Gloemer, lb : 4 116 0 0 Grzebelshl, If 4 0 0 1 0 0 Hanson, ss 3 0 0 1 1 0 Anderson, c 3 1 111 0 0 Cyronek, cf 3 0 0 2 1 0 Borowiah, 2b 3 0 0 0 0 3 Henmen, rf 2 0 1 0 0 0 Longener, p 1 0 0 2 0 0 Luther.' p 1 1 0 0 2 0 Oltman. rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 33 5 5 24 7 3 Plattsmouth 1 AB R H PO A E Stephenson, 2b -412100 Ashbaugh, ss 4 1 0 3 1 0 Spidell, c 4 2 1 10 0 0 Kennedy, p 3 2 3 0 0 0 Smith, If 3 2 2 3 0 v 1 Spangler, rs 4 1 2 3 0 0 Aylor, rf 3 1 0 0 0 0 Svoboda. lb 4 3 1 4 0 1 Hayes, 3b 4 0 1 0 2 0 Ault, cf ?4 0 1 3 1 .l. Groshans, rf 0 0 0 0 0 0 3713 13 27 '4 3 . i Win From Junction Against Pacific Junction It was Spidell's and Stepenson's bats, coup led with Kennedy's 3 hit pitching that once more spelled victory for the local team as they played error less ball throughout the game. The Korn Klub team got off to an early start, batting completely around in the first inning, scoring 5 runs on 5 hits and 3 bases on balls. Charles Karr led the attack of the Iowans. securing a home run and a single in three trips to the plate. Box score: Pacific Junction AB It H PO A E C. Karr, 3b 3 0 0 1 1 0 Clapper, ss 3 0 1110 Ward, lb 2 119 2 0 Watts, c 3 0 0 5 2 0 Chas. Karr. 2b 3 12 1 3 0 E. Ward, rs 3 0 0 0 0 0 Nuss. If ; 2 0 110 0 Millikan. p 3 0 0 0 2 0 Rupe, cf 2 0 0 0 0 1 Ling, rf 2 0 0 0 0 1 26 2 5 18 11 1 Plattsmouth AB R H PO A E Stephenson, 2b 3 1 2 0 1.0 Ashbaugh, ss-p -311200 Spidell. c 4 2 2 8 1 0 Kennedy, p-2b - 4 0 0 2 0 0 Smith. If 4 113 0 0 Spangler. rf 4 110 0 0 Svoboda. lb-2b 3 0 1 5 0 0 Hayes, 3b 3 0 1 0 2 0 Ault. cf 2 1 1 10 0 30 7 10-21 4 0 NIAGARA FALLS REPORTS BIG POSTCAPvD BUSINESS NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y. (UP) Honeymooners at this famed mecca of brides and grooms are spending more money than ever before As an indication of the return of prosperity,' postal officials cite re cord breaking movement of post cards, letters, curios and souvenirs. More than 150,000 "pieces were handled during a recent week end, for ah 'all "time- record. - Most of the mail was picture post cards bearing the "familiar courtesy. "Wish you were here.". From Monday' Daily Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hayes spent the week end at Sac City, Iowa. Saturday Mr- and Mrs. I. L. Kocian went to Nebraska City on business. Searl S. Davis was in Lincoln yes terday visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary M. Davis. Misses Eva Wickman and Margaret Albert of Omaha were in Plattsmouth yesterday. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Kocian visited with friends at Auburn, Falls City and Barada. Mr. and Mrs. David Louder and son David Jr., of Kansas visited at the home of Eri Price yesterday. Mrs. Frank Schackneis and Mata, Fritz and Max, recently moved from here to Omaha, were in Plattsmouth Saturday. Dr. G. G. Douglas of Elmwood was in the city today to look after some matters at the court house and visit ing with his friends. Mr. and Mrs. August Buehler and son, Ralph, and Miss Gussie Drexel, all of Omaha visited at the home of Rev. G. A. Pahl yesterday. Charles Ferguson, of Nebraska City, was here Saturday to look after some matters of business and while here was a pleasant caller at the Journal office. Mrs. George Petring of Norfolk, who has been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Borchers at Ne braska City, stopped in Plattsmouth yesterday en route to her home and visited with friends. From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. Will Schumaker, of Nehawka, was in Plattsmouth yesterday on busi- ness. From Wednesday's Uatly Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Kelly were in Grand Island on business yesterday. William Irons of Lincoln was a guest at the E. II. Wescott home for the week-end. William Sheehan of Manley was in the city Tuesday afternoon to look after some , matters of business and visiting with friends. Charles A. Wilson of Lincoln, state agent of the National Fidelity Life Insurance Co., was in Plattsmouth yesterday looking after his interests here. -' C. A. Rosencrans, ivhb hs, been spending a few days at Honewell, Missouri, returned home last evening after a very pleasant outing and visit with friends. LOCAL MEN IN LT-7EUP TARKIO, Mo., Sept. 2" With three Plattsmouth athletes in the starting lineup for Tarkio, a large delegation of Plattsmouth fans are expected to attend the Tarkio-Simp-son game at Red Oak Thursday night. The game will be played on the American Legion field and is being sponsored by the Red Oak chamber of commerce to give southwest Iowa fans a taste of college football. Kenneth Armstrong and Stuart Porter will start at tackle for Tarkio and George Adam will play at left guard. Joe Case and Wayne Falk, freshman members of the Owl squad will also make the trip. Both Tarkio and Simpson were de feated in opening games last week. While Simpson was being swamped 26-0 by Luther College of Decorah. Iowa, a conference foe, Tarkio suc cumbed to a second half rally to lose to the Warrensburg (Mo.) Teachers 0-0. The teachers were unable to dent the powerful Tarkio line but completed a pass in the third quar ter to score the only touchdown of the game and in the final period, booted a field goal from the 30 yard line after three futile attempts to move the Owl forward wall which has a trio of two-hundred pounders: Por ter, 205; Armstrong, 241 and Evcrly, center, 202. STEAL WPA CHECKS LINCOLN, Sept. 29 (UP) The theft of WPA checks from mail boxes i3 "getting to be a racket" Deputy United Stated Marshal Joe O'Grady, Jr., said today. O'Grady said an increasing number of complaints have been received con cerning stolen relief checks. Endorse ments are forged and the checks cash ed at various stores. O'Grady urged merchants to insist on positive iden tification of persons presenting WPA checks, for their own protection. Subscribe for the Journal. Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title 4 Phono 32 4 - Plattsmouth 4. 4. Friday Program One of the Best Ever Offered Musical Selections and Turning and Dancing Features Are Pre sented at Platform. The Friday program at the plat form at Fifth and Main streets was one of the most enjoyed as it gave a wide range of fine musical selections as well as Bohemian folk dancing and the Avalon orchestra in the typ ical Czech numbers. The Avalon orchestra opened the program at 1 o'clock with a program of selections that received hearty ap plause and demonstrated that this is oneof the best orchestras in this section. The Wegener 6isters, Lorene and Lola, of Weeping Water were return ed on the afternoon and evening pro gram with their fine vocal offerings. The Korn Karnival babies were presented during the afternoon and this was enjoyed by everyone with opportunity of looking over the fine group of boys and girls who arrived here in the year of the birth of the Korn Karnival idea. The football game took up the re mainder of the afternoon and afford ed Announcer R. Foster Patterson an opportunity of rooting for the old P. II. S. where he had been principal for a long period. The Musical Nichols, father, son and grandson, of Louisville, gave a short program and was much appre ciated, iioss Nichols, of the second generation of the family also gave a very fine saxophone solo. After the parade the Catholic Sokols of South Omaha gave an ex hibition of their drills both by the girls and the boys sections that was veTy interesting and demonstrated the carrying on of the old world les sons of the Sokols for physical fit- ness. Miss Louise Dvorak of Omaha was the director of the girl's section and led them In their difficult and artistic formations. The boy's class also showed fine training in their part of the program. The Bohemian folk dances were presented by a large group of the South Omaha Czechs in the costumes of their native land and was a reve lation in artistic motion as they gave several of these dances. It was a treat that will long- cbe remembered by those able to get close to see the dancing. J. E. Dvorak of Omaha was the director of the dance numbers. The evening closed with the old and new dances being offered at the Bekins building by the Avalon or chestra and who drew a capacity crowd. MORE POLIO AT LINCOLN LINCOLN, Sept. 29 (UP) Billy Cozad, 13, became the 11th Lincoln resident today -t contract infantile paralysis d-Ving" the present out break. He was taken ill last Friday night but his illness was not diagnosed as infantile paralysis until yesterday. He was confined at a hospital last night but returned home today as physi cians said the case was not serious. PENNIES FAIL TO BUY MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE BUFFALO, N. Y. (UP) Pennies may come from heaven, as the song writers would have you believe, but they still won't buy a marriage li cense at Buffalo City Hall. William Podlewski and Maria Mecca discovered this when they pre sented a clerk with 200 "coppers" as payment for a wedding certificate. "Too busy to count 'em," was the blunt refusal. Plattsmouth errors a splendid market for farm produce. Local dealers always pay top prices. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Roiiblr I Vh tn re. lon-l- llnrrel Dick Foran in 'Blazing Sixes' Another Western Outdoor Tliriller -klm TnmlrofT. Mnrlnn "Wnrxli pu? John Trent lu 'The Great Gambini' New thrills by an amazinff new Hiar acter. Also "s-O-s (mutt iunrl Serial" All for . llegular Admission Adults 25$ Children 100 SUNDAY-MONDAY-TUESDAY MIIIIM.Y TKMIM.K -.r VK'TOK Mol.l;i,K iii 'Wee Willie Winkle' A ricture worth driving mativ miles to attend. You'll know you're eeins: one of the greatest pictures ever niuUc. I'oiiu'iJy, Oirtooii nixl f Come early for this Bis Show No in crease in admission afternoon or nigrht. Sunday Matinee at 2:30 Matinee Prices Evening: Prices 10-250 10-300 Social From Monday's Daily Attend Birthday Dinner Mrs. Marie Richards and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Stokes were in Ralston -yesterday attending a birth day dinner for Mrs. Richard's uncle, S. A. Green. Here From Missouri Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Peterson and daughters, Alice and Mildjred and Miss Mary Rouchka of Sedalia, Mis souri, were here over the week end as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Meisinger and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stoehr, the ladies being daughters of Mr. and Mrs. reterson. Visit Here Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Axel Zaar of.Mur- dock and Mrs. Jim Kimball and chil dren of Bellevue were guests for the week-end at the home of Mrs. Merrit Kerr. Students Here Some "college students home over the week-end were Mary Kay Wiles and Marjorie Ann Tidball from the University of Nebraska; Harriet Goos from Doane, Donald Cotner from Tar kio. and Virginia Trively from Peru. Entertain at Dinner This evening Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horsak and son Carl and Mrs. Hor sak's father, Mr. Carl Rasmussen of Clarion, Iowa will be guests for din ner at the I. L. Kocian heme. Here Over Sunday Mrs. Hugo Wiggenhorn and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Fricke and chil dren, all of Ashland were visitors at the F. G. Fricke home yesterday. Lincoln Guests Here Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson. Sr.. Misses Margaret and Doris Nelson and Mr. Louis Camp, of Lincoln, were here Sunday for a few hours visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Swatek and with William Nelson. Have Birthday Party Yesterday a birthday partj was held for Alvin Harris. All the little children in the neighborhood were guests. It was also a farewell party for Alvin. Everyone had a lovely time and it was a very nice party. From Tuesday's Daily Guests at Manners Home Mr. and Mr3. Fred L. Adams of Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Nolan and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stough of Omaha were here as week-end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Manners. Returns From Visit Mrs. W. H. Vcnner of this city has returned home from a visit of several days in Omaha. Mrs. Vernier was the guest of friends in the metro polis and had a very delightful time. Celebrates Birthday The sixth birthday anniversary of Jimmy Doody was 'observed very pleasantly at the close of school Fri day when his classmates and friends Si the St. John's school were invited in to spend the happy event with him. The time was spent in playing games at which much pleasure was derived and at the close of the after noon Mrs. Doody served a very dainty luncheon, featured by the handsome birthday cake. Those who attended the event were Sally Gaines, Ilermie Reichstadt, Patty and Cyril Kochin, Carrie Bennett, Tommy Doody, Jack Downs, Louise Wright. Rose Marie Solarno and the guest of honor, Jimmy Doody. Study French Fiction The Lewis and Clark Delphian chapter met with Mrs. C. C. Wescott last night. Mrs. L. S. Devoe was the 2 1935 Olds Coachh 1935 Plymouth Deluxe Sedan with Trunk 1935 Ford Coach 1933 Plymouth Deluxe Coach 1932 Ford V-8 Coach 1930 Chevrolet Coach 1929 Chevrolet Sedan R. U. BE.YAr.TlI Olds - Plymouth - Desoto g SALES AND SERVICE lj leader for the evening. The study topic was "French fiction." Those who assisted with the lesson were Mrs. Louis W. Egenberger, Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, Mrs. C. C. Wescott, Mrs. Pearl Mann, Mrs. J. M. Roberts, and the Misses Mia and Barbara Ger-ing. Guests at Heineman Home Miss May Ingles, head librarian, one of her assistants, Miss Anna Mc Cague, a teacher in the English de partment. Miss Beth Charleton, all from Omaha Teachnical high school library, were guests at luncheon at the Dr. P. T. Heineman home yester day. From Wednesday's Dally Leaving for Minnesota Mrs. James A. Warren, of San Francisco, who has been visiting here for a short time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Warren and fam ily, parents of Mr. Warren, leaves today for LaCross, Wisconsin. From LaCross she will go to Houston, Min nesota, for a month's visit with her parents. Visiting at Holdrege Mrs. Bessie Bourne departed this morning for Holdrege, Nebraska. where she will be a guest of her drughter, Mrs. M. H. Parsons and also expects to visit with friends at McCook before returning home. Mrs. Earl R. Kline and grandson, Richard, departed this morning for Omaha where they will visit for a short time with relatives and friends and enjoying an outing. Visiting in City Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Nahrsted of Madison, Nebraska, are here to en joy a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ofe and family. They are the parents of Mrs. Ofe. M. A. 0. Club Meets The M. A. O. club met at the home of Mrs. Karl Grosshans yesterday. Mrs. D. M. Dashner v.as elected the new leader to take the place of Mrs. P. Y. McFetridge. Mrs. S. Summers, being in charge of the program gave the report of the meeting in Weeping Water. At the close of the meeting refreshments were served by the hos tess, assisted by her two daughters. Westminster Guild The Westminster Guild met last night at the Presbyterian church. Mrs. H. G. McClusky had charge of the meeting. She led the devotions and told about her trip this summer. The Westminster Guild sells Christ mas card3 every year, and decided to sell them again. The cards were brought and everyone examined them and thought they were very nice. C. D. of A. Social Meeting On Tuesday evening, Sept. 2Sth. the Catholic Daughters of America held a very enjoyable social meeting at the home of Miss Genevieve Whelan on Wintersteen hill. Assist ant hostesses were Mrs. Lucy Gay lord, Mrs. Florence Bryant and Miss Eleanor Swatek. Mrs. Emmons Ptak was winner of the high bridge score and Mrs. Jo seph Wooster won high pinochle score. At the close of the evening en tertainment a beautiful gift was pre sented to Miss Eleanor Swatek in honor of her being chosen Queen Harvesta III at the recent Korn Kar nival in Plattsmouth. HAPPY EVENT Vi om Monday's Jlaily A baby girl was born to Mrs. Harry Nielson this morning at 1:30 at the Methodist hospital at Omaha. 3CCCCCCGCS5SGCOOO00&OCC PLATTSMOUTH WEEK If Your Home is in Plattsmouth This Ad Is Worth CASH on any used car in our stock for one week starting October 1st. We invite you to come in look over our cars com pare our prices. You'll find the lowest prices in the city on reconditioned used cars. 18 1936 Model Cars Fords, Chevrolets and Plymouths 11 1934 Model Cars Fords.. Chevrolets, Ply mouths, Oldsmobiles, Studebakers and Chryslers 8 28 CARS Below $150.00 'All Makes 24 Trucks Fords, Chevrolets, Internationals, Dodges Lowest Prices in Town at Omaha's FORD CENTER MeFayden 2 Storcs- -0th auid Harney St. IN OMAILV Death Comes to Wm. H. TritscH at Omaha Saturday Injured in Fall Two Weeks Ago, Prominent Cass County Farmer Dies of Heart Attack. William H. Tritsch, 58, prominent Cass county farmer, died late Sat urday night at an Omaha hos pital as the result of a sudden heart weakness that developed Saturday. Mr. Tritsch had been injured two weeks ago Friday when he fell from a hay rack at the farm home east of Cedar Creek. A rope used on the hay fork had broken and the fork struck Mr. Tritsch, knocking him from the rack to the ground. He suffered the fracture of five ribs as well as other injuries that made his condition very serious from the first. He had been seemingly doing very well until the sudden change Saturday. Mr. Tritsch was a native of Cass county where he was born on Jan uary 1, 1879, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Tritsch. He has devoted his lifetime to farming and was recog nized as one of the leaders in the agricultural life of the county. His going has taken from the community a loved and respected figure, all knowing Mr. Tritsch having the high est praise for his splendid character and his value as a citizen of the com munity in which he had'so long re sided. Mr. Tritsch was married In 1922 io Miss Lena Meisinger and since their marriage they have made their home on the farm. Sir. Tritsch is survived by the wife and daughter, Wilma Mae, as well as one brother, Edward H. Tritsch of this city and Mrs. Frank A. Park ening at Cedark Creek, as well as a half brother, PhJliip II. Tritsch of Sidney, Iowa. WOULD EXTEND PROGRAM LINCOLN. Sept. 2S (UP) The Ne braska Power Co., of Omaha asked the state railway commission today for authority to extend its rural electrification program by 14 mile3 in Sarpy, Washington and Colfax coun ties. i?CCOGCOCCOOCCCC-CCCCCCf WHY WAIT? We will tailor Suit or 8 Overcoat to your order and hold them until you b want them. Pure Wool v S2&.59 WESCOTT 'S Where Quality Counts OSCCCCCGGGGGGOSOSOSOCCSOCa Cash Paid For DEAD AMWALS For Prompt Service Eeverse Call to MArket 3541 Farmers Rendering Service South Omaha, Nebr. 4 or Plattsmouth Kural District $15 CASH 12 1935 Model Cars Fords, Chevrolets, Ply mouths, Pontiacs and Granary. s 1933 Model Cars DeSotas, Dod'es, Fords, Chevrolets, Plvmouths, Pontiacs, Willvs Stewart. Co. Open LoL- 33 th and Far nam St, 8 II . . 1