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r PAGE SIX Omaha Man Named to High Labor Po Charles W. McLaushlin to Serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor Former Railroad Man. WASHINGTON. Jan. 77 (I'l1) President Roosevelt today nomir.attd Charles V. McLaughlin of Omaha to be assistant secretary of labor, suc ceeding Kdward F. McGrady. resign ed. The president nominated George A. Cook of Illinois to be a member of the national mediation board for the term expiring February 1, 19:'.9. The post of first assistant secre tary of labor assumed a hUh degree of importance during the regime cf McGrady who came to be known as the administration's trouble shoot er in matters of labor disputes. McLaughlin acted as mediator in most of the large strikes which have occurred under the new deal although he did not play an important part in the setthment of the CIO automobile sit-dow ns. The post has been left vacant for several months and it was generally recognized that Mr. Roosevelt would have a difficult time finding a suc cessor who would not offend either the CIO or American Federation of Labor. McLaughlin's qualifications allowed the president to escape the dilemma. He is a prominent railroad labor leader affiliated with an inde pendent group of unions which are not connected with cither the A. F. of L. or CIO. McLaughlin was at one time vice president of the brotherhood of loco motive firemen and enginemen. He' was born in North Platte. Nebraska and after service in the Spanish American war entered the employ ment of the Union Pacific railroad. He worked several years as a loco motive fireman and engineer during which period he was elected general chairman of the brotherhood on the Union Pacific system. He was elected vice president of the brotherhood in 1910 and served in that capacity for 2 7 years and was recently re-elected for another four-year term. McLaughlin also served two years on the railroad board of adjustment for the western region at Chicago. He is 62 years old and a democrat. The salary of the post is $9,000 a year. PINOCHLE SCORES The following are the scores at the "Wednesday night pinochle contest at the Recreation Center: "V. II. Puis 5290 Madge Keck 49-10 Joe Kvapil 4S70 Arley Lester 4710 M. S. Kerr 4630 Lee Thilips 4530 Frank Konfrst 4 4 60 Frank Kvapil 4390 Mrs. C. M. Manners 4 3 SO Edna Carlburg 4370 Joe Wooster 4350 Mrs. Fay McClintock 4330 C. M. Manners 4320 Jerry Kpnfrst 4240 Rhea Edgerton 4200 Clyde Jackson 4180 C. O. Carlburg 4150 Rose Kopp 4140 A. J. Koubek 4140 Mrs. II. Walters 4060 Mrs. F. Konfrst 4020 Gus Kopp 3990 Mrs. Joe Kvapil 3770 Frank Rebal 3730 II. F. Walters 3690 Ronald Lester 3590 Mrs. Lee Philips 3550 VISITING IN CITY Don Oakes, of Beatrice, is in the city for a visit at the home of Father J. R. Sinkula, pastor of the Holy Rosary church in the west part of the city. HOLD FARM MEETINGS From Saturday's uaiiy Meetings fo the farmers were held at Syracuse and Fullerton yesterday and they went on record as opposed to compulsory legislation, the stand taken by the farmers of Cass county. OMAHA PEOPLE WEDDED Wednesday afternoon at tne First Presbyterian church occurred the marriage of Roy L. Homan and Maude Crawford, both of Omaha. The marriage lines were read by Dr. II. G. McClusky; FLOWER SHOW The flower show will tie open this evening to the public until 10 p. m. Drop in and look over this pleasing exhibit. Walter H. Smith LAWYER Plattsmouth State Bank Building Plattsmouth, Nebraska WILL SERVE CHURCH HERE During the absence of Monsignor George Agius. past u- of St. John's Catholic church, in Europe, the charge here will bo supplied by a priest frcm the St. Honediofs col lege at Atchison. Father Robert Salmon of the Order of St. Ilcnedict. of Atchison. Kansas, will be In re to conduct the servii-es at the ohunli and serve the pari.-h during the absence of the regular pastor. Father cannon a 1 ere Sunday to visit with Monsignor Agius and become acquainted with the new parish t hit ho will serve. Monsignor Agius will leave the first part of the coming week and will probably remain in Malta with his relatives until the late spring or early summer before he returns to the United States. In his trip the local priest will have the wishes of bis nu'ny friends lor a pleasant voj- ;e and a safe return to the United States. NEW CANDIDATES IN FIELD From Thursday's Daily This morning a large delegation of the residents of alt I reen pre cinct were in the city to present to the officers at the court house the ndidacy of E. A. Landon. of Green wood. IOI appoinu.ieiii as lummia- sioner irem tr.e tniru uisirici. Mr. Landon is one of the most prominent residents of the northwest part of the county and has been ac tive in farming and business in Greenwood for many years. He is the head of the elevator company at Greenwood. Filing has also been made by Wal ter Plvbon. of Elmwood, for the ap pointment to the vacancy. ;.ir. 1'iy- bon has a MA degree from the Uni versity of Nebraska, and states he served ton years as postmaster at Sal en. ASSIGNMENTS OF HEARINGS The following applications are hereby set for lieariag before Exam iner Hawkins at the county court house. Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on the 11th day of January. 193S: Eldon R. Moore, Weeping Water, 9:00 a. m.; Harvey E. Rich. Weep ing Water, 9:15 a. m.; Earl R. Em bury, Plattsmouth. 9:30 a. m.; C. A. and H. E. Eager, Louisville, 9:45 a. m.; Lawrence M. MeCormick, Weeping Water, 10:00 a. m.; Wil liam Ferguson, Plattsmouth, 10:15 a. m.; Jim Ingram. Louisville, 10:30 a. m. ; Henry Ilunteman, Avoca, 10:45 a. m.; II. II. Pecker, Union, 11:00 a. m.; John Friesel. Weeping Water, 11:15 a. m.; Carl Pierce, Ne hav.ka, 11:30 a. m.; James V. Jor gensen. Union. 11:45 a. m.; George Meyers, Greenwood. 1:00 p. m. SUFFERS SEVERE INJURY From Friday's Dally Claude Carter, employed at the P.REX shops was severely injured this afternoon in a fall from a refrig erator car on which he was working. He is thought to have suffered a fractured ankle and possible back in juries. The injured man was taken to Omaha in the Sattler ambulance to be treated at a hospital there. W. A. ROBERTSON ILL From Saturday's Dally W. A. Robertson, grand master of the Nebraska Masons, was confined to his home today as the result of a severe cold and stomach ailment that made it necessary to forego his work at the office. It is expected that he will soon be back on the job as usual. TO TOUR SOUTH Froin Saturday's ljaiiy Vincent Kclley and the members of hi.5 orchestra left today to visit relatives in Bloit and Jamesville, Wisconsin and Chicago. They will then go on to YLksburg. Mississippi for a two week's engagement to play there. Phone news items to Wo. G. So. 6th St., Plattsmouth I A Bargain Extraordinary! jj IPIOTESiESl 8 s h ISO coil Innerspring unit with X $ quilted sisal protective pad. S y Clean cotton felt. Metal button Vj g tutted, strap carrying handles, b v ACA ticking-, reg. $18.50 value, q II HIATT FURNITURE CO. 1 V 8 NO RESERVATIONS NEEDED From Thursday's Dally D. K. Waller, local agent for the Rurlington railroad, received word from Chicago headquarters today, that travelers on the Denver Zephyrs will not need to obtain advance coach reservations effective Monday, January 10. For a trial period from January 10 to May 25, inclusive, the Pur liiiMton slated, the advance reserva tion and assignment of coach seats is to be suspended, it being anticipated that the seating capacity of the trains will prove ample to accommodate all business offered. Parlor car and Pullman space will continue to be reserved as usual. The P.urlington announced that coach seat reservations are likewise being suspended for the same period on the Twin Zephyrs between Chi cago and St. Paul-Minneapolis, and on the Ozark State Zephyr between St. Louis and Kansas City. RESIDENCE IS BURNED From Thursday's Dally The residence on North Fourth street occupied by W. P. Albee and family was destroyed by fire this afternoon, the fire being discovered shortly after 1:30. The members of the family had smelled smoke and gone to the sec ond floor of the house where it was found that the upper part of the house was in flames and the blaze spread to the roof. The fire was thought to have been caused from a defective flue and had gained a great deal of headway when found. It was necessary to run the hose from Sixth street and which caused a delay to the fire department getting the water on the fire. With the aid of neighbors who promptly responded it was possible to save much of the furniture. DEATH OF PIONEER From Saturday's Dally Mrs. J. W. Berge, 70, a resident of Cass county for many years, died Thursday at her home in Dubois, Ne braska, where she had been at the home of a son, Clyde. Mrs. Berge was for a long period of years a resi dent of the vicinity of South Bend ard where the family made their home on a farm in that section. Mr. Berge passed away just a few weeks ago and the wife has sur vived his going only a short period of time. There i3 surviving the son, Clyde, with whom she was living and one daughter, Mrs. E. M. Richardson, of DeWitt. Funeral services will be held at DeWitt on Sunday and the inter ment will be at the Beatrice ceme tery. FIRE AT LUMBER YARD From Friday's Datiy This morning the fire department was called to the John L. Tidball Lumber company yards at Seventh and Pearl street where a roof fire was extinguished without difficulty. The fire was occasioned when the chimney burnt out and scattered sparks over the roof. It was fortunate that the blaze was checked before it became serious as a stiff north wind was blowing at the time. HERE FROM UNION Mrs. George Everett and son, John Everett and family of Union, were here this afternoon to look after some business matters. While here Mrs. Everett called at the Journal to renew her subscription RETURNS TO IOWA Mrs. II. W. Lowther, of Knoxville, Iowa, who has been here for a visit at the F. II. Woods home, has return ed to her home in the Iowa city after a most pleasant outing here w ith the relatives. UG PlLOb PLATTSMOUTH SALE BARM Th ursday, Jan. 13th 1 P. M- Trom FRED SOLMON FARM all machinery, 5 Horses, 12 Cattle, Household Goods and some Butchering Hogs. The cows are extra good Jerseys and young, also one 2-year-old bulL A good piano, dressers, beds, china cabinet, etc. in household goods. From MYRON SMITH one new Red Top 500-bu. bin; one John Deere spreader, new; one J. D. lVfe-b- p. gas engine; one new pump jack; one Case mower; one J. D. hay rake; one 2-section harrow, new; some harness and lots of good hand tools. RAY BECKER of Union will sell his extra good roan Shorthorn yearling bull. KARL GROSSHANS W. E. REYNOLDS REX YOUNG Manager Clerk Auctioneer PIATT3M0UTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL 4yfMm i ii in mi i 1 From Thursday's Daily Entertains Federation Circle No. 3 entertained the Fed eration of the Presbyterian church yesterday afternoon. Mrs. George Farley had the devotionals. Mrs. If. G. McClusky gave a fine talk on Madame Chiang Kai Shek. She had heard Madame Chiang Kai Shek talk v hen she was in Ohio last May and could give a very interesting talk. There was a very good attendance at the meeting. Lunch was served by the hostess circle. The tables were decorated with potted plants. From Friday's Dally Give Friend Shower Mrs. J. II. Graves entertained yes terday at a shower for Mi'3. Frank Read. Mrs. Read received many line gifts. Stitch and Nibble Club The Stitch and Nibble club met last night with Miss Lillian Chovanec. The club has a new member, Mrs. Helen Zitka. who was there last night. Darbs Patrol Meets Wednesday night the Darbs patrol of the Girl Scouts had a chili party at the home of Ellen Cloidt. They played games, and refreshments were served. Mrs. Armstrong and Mrs. Poggess were there. Entertains at Bridge Mrs. Theodore Ptak entertained two tables of cards Wednesday aft ernoon. First honor was won by Mrs. Neville Hodson. Mrs. James Mauzy won second and Mrs. Herbert Schutz won third. K. B. Club Meets Mrs. Shellenbarger entertained the K. B. club last night at the home of Mrs. Frank Gobelman. Mrs. John Wolff won the first prize, Margaret Scotten won second, Mrs. Emil Ptak won third and Laura Meisinger got the gift prize. Refreshments were served. Everyone had a nice time. Sunday School Teachers Meet The Sunday school teachers of the St. Paul's Evangelical church met last night at the home of Mrs. Freda Stibal for their regular month ly meeting held for the purpose of promoting religious education in the St. Paul's church. After the meeting dainty refreshments were served by the hostess. Methodist Federation Meets The Naomi Circle entertained the Federation of the Methodist church yesterday. There was a very large number in attendance. Rev. J. C. Lowson led the devotionals and then gave an interesting talk pertaining to missionary work. Wilma Swatek and Lei a Mae Hike gave readings. Mrs. William Baird also gave a read ing. Mrs. E. II. Wescott sang two solos, accompanied by Mr. Wescott. The hostesses were Mrs. Otto Keck, chairman; Mrs. James Yelick, Mrs. John Leyda, Mrs. William Highfield, Mrs. Clement Woster, Marie Kauf mann. Mrs. E. II. Wescott, Mrs. Wm. Baird. Hold Joint Meeting The St. Mary's Guild and the Wom an's Auixiliary of the St. Luke's church held a joint meeting at the home of Mrs. J. A. Donelan in the Coronado apartment. The occasion marked the annual election of offi cers for the two organizations and the following were selected. St. Mary'3 Guild Miss Dora Fricke, president; Mrs. Walter Tritsch, vice-president; Mrs. Ken neth Schmitt, secretary; Mrs. J. A. Donelan, treasurer. Woman's Auxiliary Mrs. F. L. Cummins, president; Mrs. R. F. Pat terson, vice-president; Mrs. John E. Schutz, secretary; Mrs. J. M. Roberts, treasurer. Delegates to annual meet ing at Omaha, Mrs. R. A. Bates, Miss Dora Fricke, Mr3. John E. Schutz, alternates, Mrs. R. F. Patterson, Mrs. Kennetch Schmitt, Mrs. A. L. Tidd. The hostess served dainty refresh ments at the close. From Saturday's Dally Returning to Kansas Mrs. Nellie Vignery and daugh ter. Miss Ethel, who have been here visiting at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. G. K. HetriL-k, are returning to their home at Concordia, Kansas, the first of the week. Mrs. Vignery is mother of Mrs. 1 let rick. Mrs. J. A. Donelan departed this morning for Papillion, where she will visf't over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Brown and family. Marion, the youngest daughter of the Brown household, who has been ill is somewhat improved. Kensington A group of American Legion Auxil iary members spent the day yester day at the home of the unit presi dent, Mrs. Elmer Webb, rewing and preparing wearing apparel and bed ding for distribution to the families of needy service men and veterans in the hospitals. A covered dish luncheon was serv ed at the noon hour. Mrs. Milo Pri"e also spent the day with the ladies, assi.Viing them with their work. Shower in Honor of Miss Hirz One of the large social events of the port-holiday season was the mis cellaneous shower tendered Friday evening by Misses Emma and Eliza beth Hirz in honor of their niece, Miss Kathryn Hirz, whose marriage to Mr. C. Walter Sikora is to take place soon. A large number of the relatives and friends were present to join in the pleasant evening with games serving as the diversion of the occa sion. Prizes were won by Mrs. G. A. Pahl and Mrs. Max Vallcry. The guest of honor received a very large number of beautiful and attractive gifts. Bells and streamers served as the decorative features of the table. Serving was by Miss Beatrice Arn, Mi?s Helen Sikora and Miss Jeannette Hirz. SUFFERS INJURIES Franklin Kief, presICent of the Plattsmouth Volunteer fire depart ment, suffered two very painful in juries in the work at the fire at the Albce home on North Fourth street. In fighting the fire in the house Mr. Kief was injured on the right wrist when a can of kerosene exploded and burned the wrist and in the explosion he was struck on the forehead just over the light eye by a nozzel and which inflicted a small cut that re quired medical attention to close. "BIG SMITH" r-q Now Sizes 32 to 50 'LEE' Overalls .49 Sanforized Shrunk Sizes 32 to 50 Now Each SOEnn.CHSEM'S w E pi! L0p - -TV..: r I.Umm ttnd RtMtereci 7. rtrrKKd tit tacmfl lM wlOl fcttvy Ouek material. apanng. I t. Sataty ienblaalla wateft t. Camslcla IMth - aa raw ana nncU poefcit - Eitra . adgc kuMa. I a. o-t ,p-, lMKMmHt, 4. lar to (He ad paektta alsa afl I nao. I aalatf lal atraln. I I I I I it lm tlia lar dim. riaJiii t, Ofm aaauaar laep. I I and Uiart aua - aay la M L Oantajaaad ala aaekata. I 12. Only hJck grata Doaa. IX Sold aria a gaaraotae ot iittifacou la Oia waarar. in,,. laJ ' -J .J ' CAL r.i From Thursday's .Daily Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Kelley went to Omaha today to attend to busi ness there. Bert Wentworth, who was the owner and operator of the Cream of the West bakery here for several years, came down from Omaha this morning for a visit with friends and to attend to some matters of business. He has been located at Omaha for the greater part of the time since leaving here. from Friday's Daily Charlie Read and family of Mur ray were in Plattsmouth yesterday. Scott McGrew of Louisville was visiting in Plattsmouth yesterday. Mrs. Fred Wynn went to Omaha yesterday to attend to business mat ters. Mr. ainp Mrs. George E. Nickles of Murray were in Plattsmouth yes terday looking after business. From Saturday's Daily Mrs. J. L. Tidball was a business visitor in Omaha yesterday afternoon. Edward Egenberger, now of Ne braska City, was a visitor in Platts mouth today. K. U. Kandy, an inspector on the river, left today for a visit at Boon ville, Missouri. John A. Jungfjuist of Omaha was in Plattsmouth yesterday attending to matters of business. ATTEND BASKETBALL GAME From Saturday's Dally Coach Clark Boggess and some of the basketball squad were in Omaha last night attending the basketball came at Creighton. "'- -'' ' ' - n Wed. Specials Pear Compote Eocquert Larce 2'2 Tin. Corn Flakes KELLOGG'S Largo Size, Pkg.. . . 10c SANTA CLARA Prunes 90-100. 10-lb. Box. P & G Soap 10 Cars for. I Salad Dressing 13 TASTE WELL fJfo Full Quart Jar Apple Butter Shurflne Brand 2-lb. Jar 14c Tomato Juice Jack Spratt No. 10 Tin Toilet Tissue Sanisorb f U O. Rnlle for II Smoked Salt Morton's, 10-lb. tin 85 1 Whole Pepper Per lb. 15 Meat Department MOCK Chicken Legs Delicious Ready to Fry Each CUDAHY'S Rex Bacon 2-lb. Pieces and Up Per lb. fly '2C Bee Roast Young;, Tender J fTf Shoulder Cuts, lb JL!? v Short Steaks Per lb. 16 Heck Bones 3 lbs. 15 MONDAY. JANUARY 10. 1933. GIVES ASSISTANCE FIGURES The report of the yearly expendi tures in Cass county through the office of Taul Vandervoort, director of the assistance program, shows that a lan?e number have been reached by its benefit. Under the direction of Mr. Vandervoort the office has been very efficiently operated. There was paid out in yearly grants to the aged under the law in Cass county, the sum of ?QC,952.56, which was to a monthly average of 3 8 5 persons. There was distributed in the year ly grant $1,164 in blind assistance to a monthly average of C persons. The grant to the dependent chil dren shows a yearly sum of $15, 009. C5 and which was paid on an average of fifty-six families per month. Plattsmouth, Tues., Wed., 11-12 PINEAPPLE Sea Island, No. 2 Can. TOMATO SOUP Campbell's, 2 Cans APRICOTS, Peaches, Pears, No. 10. So-'fiIl-f! ;nllon4 PEAS, CORN or Green Beans, 3 for. o. C'nim TOMATOES Utah Favorite, 2 for Ao. -t ('ana CANDY Fancy Mixed, 3 lbs 15c 45c 21c 25c ORANGES SxvaM'l. Julor. California Snnklxt SpfilleH nvel Extra large 176 size, doz.29i Large 220 size, doz 20 1 Medium 288 size, doz 15 APPLES Kmioj- Ilia Mo, RIiik Paoketl Rome Beauty, bu. bskt.S1.19 Rome Beauty, 6 lbs 19p I'AXV Delicious, ext. lge., doz. 39c GRAPEFRUIT SwrW. Jniry Texn Mnrxh Jt"elle.i Large, 3 each; Doz 35 POTATOES Idaho Bakers, peck 19i IOC-lb. bag, when pkd.$1.19 ('ommcrrltil (irn(!e. CRANBERRIES, 2 lbs 256 Fancy, l-p Hel WImoounIii Jumbo Mil" CELERY, large stalk 106 'fonder. Well Illeaclietl BUTTER, Casco Solids, 1-lb. carton Quartered, lb. BREAD, White Sliced, 24-oz. loaf MARGARINE Sunlight, 1-lb. carton. 35c 10c 15c KECK BONES. 6 lbs 2St fholcp. Lean, M-ny SAUER KRAUT, lb 4 c l-'jmey WixroiiKln Hulk RIB BOILING BEEF, 2 lbs..i9t "h!ce, I.enu finality SIRLOIN STEAK, 2 lbs 296 Teuilrr, Taxty PORK CHOPS, lb. 1712 Choice-, Lean HAMBURGER or Pork Sausage, 2 lbs. 23c Frenhly lironml MINCED LUNCHEON or Ring Bologna, 2 lbs 256 Selected Uuulty OYSTERS, pint 216 Frrah, Solid I'ark WHITING FISH, 3 lbs.- 256 HeailleNM, IlreHnetl HOLLAND HERRING 9-lb. keg, Mixed 596 9-lb. keg Milkers 696 cw Pack. COFFEE Sunrise, 1-lb. bag . MACARONI or Spaghetti, 5-lb. box CRACKERS, Soda So-Tast-ee, 2-lb. caddy NAVY BEANS Northerns. Lb. '. RICE, Whole Fancy Blue Rose, lb 15c 35c 17c SC PRUNES, Small Qc 25-lb. box, 93; 6 lbs.2?V CORN MEAL flgp 5-lb. bag ".2W SAL-SODA 2Hb. Pkg. A II or Crystal SANI-FLUSH or Bowlene, can . FLOUR, Royal 48-lb. Bag $1.35 Willi f ! i JCCOOOCCCCCCCCCCCCCOCCOCOO' y 1 M 1 ' 1 1111111 " "" '"