MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 1938. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE Elmwood News Mr. and Mrs. Ray Farsell were quests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Einil Rosenow last Sunday. Earl llorton entertained a number cf friends at a stag party at his Lome last Monday. Following the six-thirty dinner, pinochle was play ed until a late hour. A. II. Jacohson of 'Weeping Wat er, who conducts a welding business, having portable equipment that he ( an take wherever needed, was, in Elmwood during the past week do ing some heavy welding. Bud Clements and wife and J. P. Cobb were in Lincoln Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Clements visiting at the homo of L. I. Clements, where they were called on account of the death of Mrs. Clements' mother, while Mr. Cobb was looking after business in the capital city for the day. Wen One and Lost One The first and second high school basketball teams of Elmwood and Alvo played a double header game c r.e night this past week in which the Alvo first team and the Elm wood second team were winners. New Business House Here James Haith. who was for some time engaged in the bakery business i:i V.'ct ping Water, has rented the building just east of the American Ex chance bank and will engage in the same line of business. Mr. Haith was formerly located here prior to going to Weeping Water. Ivliss Dennis Improving Miss IKloris Dennis, who has been critically ill in a Lincoln hospital, is now improving very satisfactory and while it will be some time before she will be able to be released from the institution, assurance that she is well n the way to a complete restoration of health will lie pleasing news to her many friends. Will Hove to Kansas Eldon Ftark. who has been en gaped in farming with about the same desrree of success attained by ethers in this line of endeavor dur ing the drouth and depression years, has decided to change his occupation and will engage in selling imple ments at Hutchison, Kansas. He I t Id a farm sale last week, dispos ing of his live stock and equipment and will leave soon for Hutchison to encage fn his new line of work. The family will remain here until the closing of the school year. Will Attend State University Rev. E. M. Hawkins:, pastor of the Christian church in Elmwood will enter the University cf Nebraska for a six months course in the near fu ture. He had planned to attend Cot ner University, a denominational institution of learning, but on ac (ount of the closing of that school, will pursue his studies at the state university instead. Trior to begin ning his school work, he and his wife are visiting with his folks in the western part of the state. Storm looked Threatening N. D. Hot h well was in Omaha af ter a load of groceries last Tuesday, and about the time he was ready to start for home the snow storm be came very severe with the snow com ing down very rapidly. He said It looked for a time like we might be heading for a repetition of the great blizzard of a half century ago. He delayed starting for home and was well pleased when the storm finally let up and he was able to make the return trip on schedule time. Locates atScottsbluff Rev. Ernest E. uaKer and wife, who resided in Elmwood a number of years while he was pastor of the Christian church, are now located at t-'c ottsbluff. Nebraska, where Rev. Taker is pastor of the Christian church in that city. He gave up his ministry here to go to the Black A &OOX COCK HATE. 5 A 1 J I i mmwm' Laugliing Around the World .With IRVIN S. COBB Positive Proof By IRVIN S. COBB AS THE tale goes, an Englishman was making his first visit to tha Gulf States. He was much more interested in the habits of what he called the Blackamoors, meaning by that the members of the colored population. A waggish white man chanced to fall into conversation with him on board a train when passing through the Delta of Missis sippi. The Englishman said that the negroes spoke with an accent which made it difficult for him to fathom their meaning. "You should hear them talking Indian," said tho. Southerner. "Is it possible that these people understand the aboriginal tongues?" "Oh, yes. Just listen and I'll give you a demonstration." The train had halted at a sir-all station. The native leaned from the car window and, addressing an aged darky, on the platform, called out: "War he?" Instantly the reply camo hack: "War who?" (American News Features. Inc.) Hills and become minister to a num ber of government camps there, but with the closing of the camps as a part of the government's economy program was compelled to look for another point of service, and finding the church there was looking for a minister, he accepted the charge, be ginning the first of the year. Fire Department Meets The volunteer firemen of Elmwood met last Monday evening to discuss matters of interest and plan ways of improving their ability to combat fires that might arise. Just as they had about concluded their business, Milo Frisbee cane in with an ice cream freezer full of delicious ice cream and cup cakes to go with it, which made the members of the de j partment sit up and take notice. It was a treat tns.t was enjoyed Dy everyone. Futting Eoom in Condition The north room of the State Bank building which was recently pur chased by Jenson and Crozier. of j Weeping Water, has been repaired ! and put in first class condition for j occupancy. There are a number of , rumors that the building is being gotten ready for a new business that is soon to locate in Elmwood, and we trust this is true, but we are unable to learn the facts at present. Harry Allen has been papering and paint ing the room. Flayed Contract Bridge Members of the "Most . Intelligent Bridge Club" met at the Emil Rose now home last Monday evening. Fol lowing a six-thirty dinner they en gaged in their regular series of con tract bridge games, playing until a late hour. While we have no definite information as to the points scored, we are advised by J. L. Hayes, who admits being one of them, that "the boys got took." Death of Krs. Mayne Mrs. Orpha J. Mayne, of Lincoln, mother of Mrs. L. I). Clements, pass ed away at her home in the capital city Tuesday morning. She was 74 years old. The funeral was held at a Lincoln mortuary Friday afternoon, with interment in Wyuka cemetery. Mrs. Mayne leaves to mourn her de parture five daughters, five brothers, two sisters and three grandchildren. Besides Mrs. Clements, the daughters are Miss Ada Mayne and Mrs. George Neusmanger, of Alliance and Misses Ruby and Edna at the family home in Lincoln. The five brothers are O. S. Best. Shelby. Iowa: O. M. Best of Omaha; D. D. Best, Oakland, Iowa; Dr. E. E. Best, of Beatrice and W. H. Best, of Tasadena, Calif. The two sisters are Mrs. W. H. Moore and Mrs. Nettie Moore of Shelby, Iowa. Assisted Weeping Water Boys. When the Weeping Water fire de partment called for help Elmwood fire lads hurried to Weeping Water to render what help possible. CAN CURTAIL SERVICE LINCOLN, Jan. 22 (UP) The state railway commission today au thorized the Burlington railway to curtail its freight and passenger services on two branch lines. Effective January CO, the mixed freight and passenger train between Nebraska City and Lincoln will be operated on a tri-weekly instead of daily basis. Cn the same day the mixed trains between Hastings and Alma and between Hastings and Stromsburg will become tri-weekly instead of daily trains. The commission also agreed to permit the Missouri Pacific to oper ate its trains between Concordia, Kansas and I'rosser, Nebraska tri weekly instead of daily. AVOCA NEWS The Avoca high school . basketball team won their game last Friday night, from a visiting team, which they defeated 31 to 22. Mrs. Mary S. J. Harmon was very ill at her home last week, being cared for by a nurse, but this week is much better and was able to be down town looking after business matters. John Marquardt was at Lincoln over the week end, being a guest of his cousins. Sam and Vike Francis, at the fraternity house. Sam is an ex-Cornhusker football star and has been playing with the Chicago Bears. His brother Vike is a Freshman at the University this year and next year will be eligible to try out for a place on the regular team, which he expects to do. Last Sunday a wandering coyote was sighted by Oscar Zimmerer, who was out with his gun in search of something to shoot at. The animal had tried to hop over a wire fence and became entangled .and Oscar just up and killed it. Back at Work Again Albert Sell, one of the rural mail carriers, who has been sick for some time, being confined to the hospital for a number of weeks, has regained his health and was able to return to work last Monday, serving the pa trons of his route. Death of Robert Cockel Robert Cockel. 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cockle, of Omaha, who has been ill for some time with a heart affliction, passed away at the home of the parents in Omaha Sunday night. The funeral was held on Tuesday, with interment in the cemetery here that afternoon. Those who were here for the burial of the young man were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cockle, his two broth ers and one sister, of Omaha, and Selma Marquardt, also from that city, as well as Pauline Kaufman and a lady friend from Lincoln. Receives Merited Promotion Joe Chapman, who has held a posi tion for a long time with Grainger Eros, wholesale grocery house of Lin coln, first as a salesman on the road, and during the past year as manager o; a department at their headquar ters in Lincoln, has during the past week been promoted to the position of manager of a branch house which the company maintains at Holdrege. We are certain Mr. Chapman, who is a former Plattsmouth boy, will make a marked success in his new position at Holdrege as he has the ability and energy to get things done. Death of Seth Voyles Word was received Wednesday of the death of Seth Voyles at the hqme of his nephew, Shelby Voyles, at Ramsey. Indiana. He was born February 24, 1S72, at Ramsey. In 1016 he and his wife moved to Avoca. and they resided in and around Avoca for 21 years. December 2fi, 1036, Mr. Voyles suffered a stroke of paralysis from which he never recovered. October 10, 1037, on account of the failing health of Mrs. Voyles they moved to the home of his nephew, Shelby Voyles, in Indiana, so they could help care for him. Mr. Voyles was a kind and loving neighbor and was held in high es teem by all who knew him. He served on the town board for a number of years. He is survived by his wife, Minnie Voyles, and three brothers, Jesse, of Avoca. Nebr., Alfred, of Ramsey. Indiana, and William of Palmyra, Indiana. The funeral was held Friday at Ramsey, Indiana. MURDOCH ITEMSfeSa Henry Carson was tor in Plattsmouth a business visi Friday of last week. I. C. McCrory has been wrestling with the influenza for the past week but is feeling much better at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig were enjoying a visit last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Craig's father, E. D. Friend north of Alvo. Messrs. and Mesdames Leo Rikli and Rudolph Kuehn were over to Omaha on last Tuesday where they were visiting with friends and look ing after some shopping. The Royal Neighbors of America were meeting at their hall on Tues day evening of last week looking after the regular business of the order and enjoying a social hour. Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool were entertaining at their home here, having with them their daugh ter, Katherine and husband, George Work and the children of Omaha. S. P. Lies and Homer Lawton were out of meat and so getting their fuzees out they sallied forth after the festive jack rabbit and the timid bunnies. Steve bagged three jack rabbits and Eomer got two bunnies. Miss Orland Parriott who was visiting for a number of days at the home of her parents, Joseph Fariott and wife some miles east of Elmwood while she was recuperating from her recent illness, returned to care for the beauty parlor here. The Murdock basketball team was over to Nehawka last Tuesday where they played the Nehawka team which resulted in the score ot 30 to 28 in favor of Nehawka, which was the pay for the trimming Murdock gave Nehawka when they played in Mur dock some time ago. Look After Business in Plattsmouth. Kenneth Muenchau and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Muenchau were called to Plattsmouth Wednesday of last week where they went to look after some business matters and as well to secure their licenses for the automobile and truck. Kenneth was especially pleased with his visit at the county seat. Home From the West. Cust Wendt and daughter who were in Los Angeles where they visit ed with many of the former resi dents of Murdock ard John Borne meier and wife wbe also spent some two weeks in Los Angeles returned home early last week, while the party of which Merideth Weddell and sister lone and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar were included returned a week ago last Saturday night. All the visitors were greatly pleased with their trip. They met Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gehrts. Joe Witchisk, George Oehlerking and the painter formerly residing here. Max Dusterhoff. Otto Eichoff and family were among those visited as well as Harriet Sawyer and husband. One day Dr. and Mrs. Lee were riding through the streets of Los An geles when their little son Larry Lee cried out, "Daddy, there goes John Bornemeier, and while Dr. and Mrs. Lee looked long for their Murdock friend3 and could not see them, it was found that Larry was right, for he was able to distinguish the car which the- had driven in Murdock and to discern his old time friend. On the return the Merideth Wed dell party visited the Grand Canyon, Hoover dam and at Enid, Oklahoma where they were guests of Charles Rodenberg and drove from Albu querque, .ew Mexico to MuraocK, 10T0 miles in just nineteen hours, which is going fast enough. Firemen Eat Oysters. The Murdock fire department were meeting last Monday evening, look ing after the interests of the depart ment and devising means whereby they could render better service to Murdock and the surrounding rural district, and which was climaxed by the serving of a delightful oyster supper. Satisfied with the Roll Call. Mrs. Henry A. Tool reports the entire number of the roll call of the American Red Cros for Cass county was 819, with the Louisville chapter having 206 members. The officers of the county are well pleased with the very generous response of the people of the county. Will Move to West. Steve Leis received a letter from his brother who makes his home in Oregon telling that times were good out there and for Steve to sell all the property here and come out there to make his home. Mr. Leis will soon clear up the interests here and go west to make his home. Attended Funeral of Mrs. Lake. Mrs. Guy Lake who died last week Congress Menace Nebraska Senator Insists That Solons Must Stand Own Feet in Bar Association Address. NEW YORK, Jan. 22 (UP A "rubber stamp" congress which sub merges opposing views to pass a legislative program conceived solely by President Roosevelt and his ad visers is a menace to constitutional government, Senator Edward R. Burke, D., Neb., said last night. Burke, a leader in the successful congressional fight last year against the president's supreme court bill, addressed the New York Bar associa tion. He said that congress must "re assert" its constitutional duty to initiate legislation "if the Amer ican form of government is to be "maintained." But the "chief dan ger," he added, lies not in the legis lative but in the executive depart ment where "the trend is toward cen tralization of power." Asserting that separation of the executive, legislative and judicial powers was the "heart of the Amer ican form of government," Burke said that whenever any attempt was made by one or two to infringe upon the powers of another, "it is im perative that all who believe in con stitutional government should de nounce and defeat the attempt." "We want them one and all," he said, "to know that they are not overlords, not guardians to decide for each move in life that we may be trusted to make. There are only certain things that we. the people, are willing that our officers, be they legislators or executives, shall do, and those things must be done in the way the people have decided." Because of his "influence over pub lic opinion" the executive. Burke said, is in little danger of encroach ment from either of the other de partments of government. "Arraying himself on the side of the unfortunate, the underpriv ileged," Burke said, "any president can inflame them with the convic tion that a selfish few are depriv ing them of the good things of life, and that all they need to do is to follow him implicitly and he will lead them to the promised land. He is in a position every day to do the spectacular thing, to focus the atten tion of the country on his words and actions." Congress, he said, has the most powerful weapon of all in its con trol of the public purse. "It has no one to blame but it self," he added, "if it permits its powers to be taken by the executive by issuing 'blank checks' and giving the executive 'uncontrolled expendi ture of the people's money.' " The Nebraskan said that congress has a "constant struggle" to main tain its prerogatives. "It is divided by sectional, party and other lines," he said, "and is tempted to submerge its own views to go along witn a popular presi dent because it is subject to reprisal in loss of public projects, jobs and other favors if it does not 'go along'." at her home in Lincoln was buried at Weeping Water. Mrs. Lake had many friends in Murdock and vicin ity, and many of her friends were represented at the funeral, among whom were W. T. Weddell and Mredith and lone, Henry Heinemann and wife, Edward Guilstorff, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bornemeier, Lacey McDonald and wife with many oth ers. BABY DIES OMAHA, Jan. 22 (UP) The pre maturely born daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Johnson of Elliott, la., died shortly after its Caesarian birth here early today despite frantic ef forts of the fire department inhalator squad to sustain life. The premature birth was attributed by Dr. Johnson to the excitement caused Mrs. Johnson when half of the business section of Elliott was de stroyed by fire last Monday. The mother had become hysterical during course of the fire. The child weighed four and one-half pounds and ap peared to be normally formed. LETS CONTRACT FOR STEEL LINCOLN, Jan. 22 (UP) Con tract for more than 136 tons of steel to be used in the 1939 Nebraska auto license plates was awarded today tc the Bethlehem Steel Company of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania for $17, 291 by the state board of control. Reck surfaced roads are put ting Flaitsmouth in closer touch with a rich farm territory. MANLEY NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Krecklow spent Monday in Ashland. Miss Teresa Rauth was a guest last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bergman. Mrs. Harry O'Brien has been con fined to her bed for a few days the victim of a case of flu. Mrs. Elmer Salsberg and daughter Nancy of Omaha spent several days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws. Oris Schliefert and son were in Omaha last Friday, where they had business matters to transact during the afternoon. Claude Breckenfeld of Lincoln was a visitor in Manley last Monday, be ing a guest of his sister, Mrs. J. W. Rau and husband. Andrew Schliefert was under the weather the fore part of the week, but was able to be about as usual by the last of the week. John A. Standc-r and wife were Plattsmouth visitors last Sunday, at tending the coffee which was served at the Holy Rosary church. Paul Meyers and wife, of near Avoca, visited in Manley last Mon day at the home of the parents of Mrs. Meyers, William Sheehan and wife. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Carper en tertained friends at their home Tues day evening. A six-thirty dinner was followed by pinochle, with four tables of players. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew V. Stander entertained a group of friends at a six-thirty dinner last Thursday even ing, followed by a session at pinochle that continued to a late hour. William Birkman and wife, their son Julius and wife and Mrs. Henry Peters and daughter Leta, all of Tal mage. were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theo Harms. Mrs. Arthur Hansen and son Mil ford and Miss Myrtle Neilson. who is visiting here from Bakersfield, California, were guests Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Rauth. Mr. and Mrs. John Stander accom panied by Mrs. Andrew Stander, drove to Plattsmouth Sunday, Jan uary 16, to attend a "coffee" given by the members of Holy Rosary church. They report a very enjoy able afternoon. Stockholders' Meeting; The stockholders of the Manley Elevator company held their annual meeting in the offices of the grain company on Monday, January 17. After a resume of the year's busi ness, the three retiring board mem bers. Joseph Walpert, John C. Rauth and Albert Bornemeier. were elected to succeed themselves. Take Mother Home Mrs. M. E. Hanson, of Dannebrog, who has been here for the past two months, visiting at the home of her sons. Theobold and Arthur, returned home Saturday being taken there in the car of one of the sons. She had a most enjoyable visit here and was able to meet many old friends. Entertained Omaha Friends Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth en tertained friends from Omaha last Sunday, with the following guests present: Mrs. Peter Christensen and daughter. Mrs. Hedwig Sorensen and her daughter, Mrs. Nell Zwerlein, and Miss Rena Christensen, the lat ter a sister of Mrs. Rauth. After a most pleasant day's visit, the guests returned to their -homes in Omaha Sunday evening: Enjoyable Turkey Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riester enter tained at a one o'clock turkey din ner on Sunday, January 16th. Those j present were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Puis j and family of Murray; Mr. and Mrs. J L. J. Roeber and family of Ashland, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joachim. Jr., of Murdock, and Miss Malinda Joa chim, of Louisville. F. D. R. Pinochle Club The F. D. R. Pinochle club was pleasantly entertained Sunday, Jan uary 16th. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mockenhaupt. After the playing of twelve games, a delicious lunch was served and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Frank J. Bergman for ladies' high score; Harry Haws for men's high score; Theodore Harms, low score, and the traveling prize to Frank Riester. WE ARE THE Authorized Plymouth (and DeSoto) Dealers in Plattsmouth Make Your Next Car a 'PLYMOUTH7 Till: ('All THAT staxus ir iii:st R. V. Bryant Motor Cc. Sales and Service Greenwood Goodhart Vant worked in Lincoln a few days last week. Mrs. Bert Aphun came home from the hospital Thursday. She is get ting along fine. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hurlbut of Louisville called on Mrs. Lulu Hurl but Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Farmer and family of Ashland called on Mrs. Hanna Sheffer Thursday. Mrs. I. Johnson. Mrs. E. B. Philips and Mr. and Mrs. Carnes of Lincoln called at the N. O. Coleman home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Reece and Mrs. Oscar Oleson of Ashland spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. John Vant. Word has been received that George Bucknell of Sheldon. Mo., had the misfortune to break his arm recently. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Stranky and daughter Jackie of Omaha visited at the George Trunkenbolz and J. C. Hartsock homes Sunday afternoon and evening. The Dorcas society met at the church Friday, with Mrs. John Mick and Mrs. Lunciford entertaining. A large crowd attended and the delic ious lunch was enjoyed by all. Mrs. Lyle Anderson underwent an operation for appendicitis at the Nicholas-Senn hospital in Omaha last Tuesday. She is getting along as well as can be expected. Mrs. Wm. Buck is caring for the baby. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weiling of Fort Collins are the proud parents of a baby bey born Friday, January 14th. Mrs. Weiling is better known as Ruth Jefferson, teacher in the Greenwood school for some time. A large crowd attended the wed ding dance given by Mr. and Mrs. Norman Allington of Memphis on Wednesday. Mrs. Allington was formerly Jean Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coleman, of Ashland. The young couple is living in Ashland. Infantile Paralysis Benefit The Ladies Auxiliary met Wednes day at the hall with Mrs. George Gustafson and . Mrs. Amo Baurs of Waverly entertaining. A business meeting was conducted by Mrs. Baurs and plans made for a benefit pinocle party to be given at the hall on January 2Cth, with proceeds go ing to the fund for stamping out in fantile paralysis. A delicious lunch was served at the close of the meet ing. Eeal-a-Deck Club Meets The Pinochle club met Thursday. January 20. at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Cameron. A delicious lunch was served which everyone enjoyed. Mrs. Hazel McNurlin won high prize and Mrs. Mildred Comstock won con solation. Mrs. Ardys Stewart was a guest. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ernest Leaver. SUCCEEDS CAPT. LOPER OMAHA, Jan. 22 (UP) Lieut Colonel William M. Hoge of lite army engineer corp has arrived here to relieve Captain H. B. Loper as en gineer in charge of Missouri Iliver work in this erea. Captain Loper h:i been transferred to Camp Lewi.-, Washington. See the goods you "juy. Catalog descriptions are alluring enough, but how about the Goods when you cet them? WHEN When you have a loss and make a claim under your insurance policy . ycu appreciate the value of GOOD INSURANCE. Insure or Safety This agency represents the largest and oldest in surance companies in the U. S. May we serve you? Phone- 16 Plattsmouth FM BAY INSURANCE- BONDS