MONDAY, MARCH 28, 1938. PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL I the Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBEASEA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-claa? mall matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, J2.50 per year. Beyond COO miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per vear. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. Hi AVOCA NEWS Elmer Corbin and wife were call ed to Syracuse Monday of last week en business. Frank Lum of Falls City was a visitor in Avoca last Sunday, com ing: to visit bis uncle. M. II. Lum. John V. Kunz, age 71, who lias been ill for some weeks at his home, is reported in very serious condition at this time. Elmer Corbin was assisting Henry Maseman with the task of unload ing a car of lumber for H. M. Lum last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean, who reside at Murdock, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Corbin last Sunday. Two Avoca young men are report ed as having visited friends in Lin coln last Saturday, remaining until a late hour that night. Miss Clara Meyers, who resides in Lincoln, was spending last Sunday at the home of her mother, Mrs. Anna Meyers in Avoca. Carl Maseman and wife, of Lin coln were guests in Avoca last Sun day, visiting at the home of his brother. Win. Maseman and wife. Stuart Maseman, who has been suffering from an infected tooth, was in Weeping Water last Tuesday, where lie had the troublesome molar removed. Fred Collner, who is with a trav eling orchestra, was a guest of home folks over the week end. His work takes him to large cities in all parts of the country. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Hrendcl were in Omaha Tuesday, being railed to the metropolis to look after business matters as well as visit with rela tives for the day. The Rev. Murphy of Lincoln, a minister of the Congregational church has been assigned to deliver the discourse at the local church as their Lenten service. Miss Dorothy Oollner and a party of young lady friends from Lincoln, were guests at the home of her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Will Gollner here last Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Conners of Lincoln were visiting in Avoca last Tuesday, looking after business and Mrs. Connors visiting her friend, Mrs. Fred Marquardt. Paul Ward, who is employed at the Hinger lumber yard in Weeping Water, visited friends in Avoca last Saturday, as he works but five days a week. While here the family were guests at the home of Mrs. Ward's parents. P. C. Marquardt and daughter. Mrs. Emma Itawalt, were at Omaha last Sunday, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Alsbaiigh. the latter being sister of Mrs. Rawalt and daughter of Mr. Marquardt. 11. M. Carr w:-s down to 3t. Louis last Mo-iday and Tuesday to take tests from the general office of the Missouri Pacific for his cars and eyes and while he was away relief agent Kclley from At; bison van look ing r.fter the Missouri Pacific station at Avoca. Thomas Akeson was host to a large number of friends in Avoca and vicinity Tuesday evening of last week, when they played bridge and bad an enjoyable lunch which was served by Mrs. Akeson. The wives of the men were also present and enjoyed the evening together. The Color You Want The Pattern You Want The Fabric You Want The Style You Want The Fit You Want The Individuality, Too ARE ALL TO BE HAD IN OUR v Tailored to Order SUITS S00 Selections 'All Your Size' 22 up wEscorrs Personalized Tailoring Mrs. Durham Injures Ann Mrs. Florence Durham, while at tempting to drive a stove pipe back into the chimney by pounding it with a broom, slipped and fell. Her arm was caught underneath her as she fell, being severely strained and as a result she is unable to use it. Passes 72nd Birthday Sunday Some twenty neighbors and friends assembled at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sailing, on last Sunday to appropriately celebrate the passing of his birthday anni versary. A sumptuous dinner was enjoyed by the many friends who ex tended the wish for many more such happy events in the years to come. Ship Corn to Mexico Fred Marquardt of the Avoca ele vator reports the sale of a truck load (325 bushels) of white corn, which is being taken over the line into Old Mexico, to a town not far from Del Rio. Texas. There it will be ground into meal for the mush used in the preparation of hot tamales. a Mexican food product. Many Alarmed at Wind Storm The wind storm last Monday night caused considerable alarm in this vicinity, where it did most damage. Folks who had been reminded that thi3 week marked the anniversary of the Omaha cyclone, had visions of serious damages, but they failed to materialize although the wind did wreck an almost new windmill tow er belonging to Otto Korschild and carried a nearby garage from its foundation. Returns Home from Europe Fred Schultz, who has been spend ing the winter in Germany, return ed to Avoca last Saturday and re ports having a fine time while he was away. He says times are pros perous in Germany and that every body is employed with laborers even having to be imported from neigh boring countries. There is a great deal of building going on and this makes things lively. Putter sells at a dollar a pound and other things in proportion, but the people all seem to have money to buy the things they want and need. Setting Many Trees The jungle which M. II. Lum is having set out on his land near the railroad tracks is beginning to come into existence. Last Tuesday there arrived a shipment of more than 500 trees and on Wednesday workmen began setting them out. When com pleted this "jungle" will contain a thousand trees. A small creek runs through the land and when it be comes grown up to trees and under brush it will become as primitive as any woodland plat that ever grew in this state. Celebrated Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John Nutzman, who were married .11 years ago last Sun day, celebrated the (jxcasion by in viting a number of their friends to a magnificent dinner. Those present included Henry Maseman and fam ily. John Ruhge and family, Maur ice Ruhge and wife, Leland Nutz man and wife, J. M. Kokjer and wife and M. II. Lum. A most delightful gathering was enjoyed and all join ed in wishing their hosts many more years of happy married life. FIRST HEAT VICTIM PATERSON. N. J., March 2 1 (UP) Paterson claimed the east's first heat victim of the year. With the temperature in the 70's Jacob Van- dor Wente, 6S, collapsed on the street. lie was treated and sent home. RELIEVE MISERY OF 2 FULL Or r DOZEN faDC INSIST CN GENUINE BAYER ASPIRIN IS12JEL12J fjggg 12 TABLETS Green wood Miss Elsie Smith moved to Mem phis Saturday. Mrs. John Meyers is ill at Nich olas Senn hospital in Omaha. Miss Aurel Cope of Weeping Wat er spent last Saturday at home. Lyle Anderson of Omaha spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rouse. Mrs. Henry Brockmiller passed away at a Lincoln hospital Wed nesday. Mrs. Hazel Anderson left Mon day for Geneva, where she has em ployment. Ed Coleman of Lincoln was a din ner guest at the Fred Etheridge home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Tweton of Mur dock are operating the service sta tion north of town. Mr. and Mrs. E. L. McDonald were Sunday dinner guests at the Schleig er home in Lincoln. Mrs. Hazel Deval Harness of Crawford, Nebr., called on Mrs. Lulu Hurlbut Sunday. Mrs. P. A. Sand burn.' of Council Bluffs visited a few clays the past week with old friends here. Miss Madeline Smith is staying with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welton un til the end of the school term. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Etheridge and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Strahn of Wav erly were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brunkow at a 6:00 o'clock dinner Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Griffith and daughter Vivian of Council Bluffs and Miss Thelma Griffith of Nebras ka City spent last Sunday at the James Bright home. Mrs. Jennie Rouse and Mrs. Stella Wychel of Alvo and Mr. and Mrs. Orval Quilhorst of Elmwood spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Etheredge. Garfield Dunning and Mrs. Elsie Peters motored to Plattsmouth Wed nesday and stopped in Murdock, at which place they visited Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peters and son and Mr. and Mrs. Rex Peters. The community extends sympathy to Rev. and Mrs. R. Townsend, who grieve the loss of his mother, Mrs. Lewis F. Townsend, who passed away at her home in Lincoln Tues day: Funeral services were held on Thursday in Lincoln. i L. C. C. -Meets The L. C. C. met for a 1:00 o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. Angie Lemons. Edna 'lymer and Mabel Newkirk won the prizes with an even score. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Minnie Stradley. Sunday Dinner Guests Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Fulmer en tertained the following at dinner Sunday: Mrs. Gertrude Stradley and sons and George Mick, of Waverly; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newsham and family, Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Ful mer. The dinner was in honor of Mr. and Mrs. De Alton Fulmer. Six O'Clock Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gribble enter tained the following at a 6 o'clock dinner Sunday evening: Mr. and Mrs. P. O. Clymer, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Armstrong, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Arm strong. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Cope, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Marvin and Mr. and . Mrs. Goodhart Vant. Lcp.ion and Auxiliary Dinner Thirty-three American Legion and Auxiliary members enjoyed a two course dinner at the hall Thursday evening, honoring the anniversary of the founding of the Legion at the Paris caucus in March. 1919. The district president, Mrs. Nutzman and Mr. and Mrs. Lundberg of Nehawka were guests. A regular business meeting was also held. The Legion and Auxiliary will hold a joint meeting next month. Birthday Dinner Miss Dorothy Rice, Arnold Grab oskie and Don Buckley, of Lincoln, and Ramon Newkirk were guests at a six o'clock dinner Sunday, given in honor of Misses Irene and Lucille Kelly, who celebrated their 20th birthday. The centerpiee was a beautifully decorated cake with lighted candles. The decorations were carried out in pink and white. Everyone had a pleasant evening and wished them many happy re turns of the day. Your courtesy In phoning news to No. 6 is appreciated. i i r J Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title 4 i- f Fhone 324 - Plattsmouth .i--:"i"i":"M-:M"i"i-:-:"i"i ALVO Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hans and baby were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Minnie Peterson. Mrs. Hans was formerly Miss Thel ma Reynolds and was a teacher of the fifth and sixth grades in the local school. Friends of Mrs. Elmer Bennett were surprised to learn that she has been at Savannah for some ten days and will have to remain there for another month or more, for the treatment and removal of two can cers. All are hopeful that she may return completely cured from this malady. L. Neitzel. of Murdock, who pre pares the Sunday school lesson each week in the Journal, was a guest teacher of the Men's Bible class last Sunday. The men enjoyed the les son presented by Mr. Neitzel very much and would be glad to welcome lum back at any time. During the tummer he visits different Sunday school and church services through cut this part of the state. Mrs. Ben Muenchau was called to St. Joseph, Missouri, to the bedside of a sister, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Muenchau left on Monday of last week and has not returned home. Friday afternoon the local Ladies Aid society was hostess to the three societies of the Eagle churches. Up wards of 100 ladies were present to enjoy the program. The Omar com pany put on a food demonstration and served a delicious lunch. Bennett Family Moves Earl Bennett and family moved to the Sheesley place south of town on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett had spent a couple of weeks papering and putting the house in readiness be fore moving. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Howe and baby will soon move into the house recently vacated by the Bennett family. Report of Year's Business Mrs. Pauline Rosenow, Alvo post mistress, has received a report from the Treasury department showing that during the year from Sept. 1, 1936 to August 31, 19.17, IT. S. Sav ings bonds to the amount of $1,275 were purchased by patrons of the Alvo post office. .Mrs. C. M. Skiles Laid to Rest The body ot Mrs. C. M. Skiles, wife of C. M. Skiles, a brother of Mrs. S. C. Boyles, was laid to rest n the Alvo cemetery Tuesday after noon. Funeral services were held in Lincoln. Dale Ganz sang and a -.tring quartet played. Mrs. Carl IX Ganz is a niece of Ir. and Mrs. Skiles. Many out-of-town relatives were present at the funeral. Boy Scouts Sponsor Dinner The local Boy Scouts sponsored a chicken pie dinner at the church basement Tuesday evening. They were assisted by the mothers of the Scouts. The boys served over a hundred chicken dinners and as a result of their efforts they cleared $22.50. Ralpn Dreamer is Scoutmaster. The troop is anxious to enroll ad ditional members and will welcome boys of Scouting age. The Scouts are to be congratu lated upon making such a fine suc cess of their project. S. 0. S. Club Meets The S. O. S. club members met at the home of Mrs. Charles Edwards Tuesday afternoon, where eighteen ladies enjoyed a most pleasant ses sion together. Mrs. Minnie Peterson had charge of the program which featured "Trees." The next meeting will be held on April 5 at the home of Mrs. A. B. Stroemer and the ladies are planning to have some trees planted on that day. The club voted to help purchase the grass seed for the school house plantings. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Mil jwiis mm mr t&js&it CLEAN AND WHITEN TEETH with Calox, the Oxygen tooth powder which penetrates to the hidden fcre'. ices between the teeth. Pleasant, Refresh ing, Protects the gums and is economical to use. TRY CALOX AT OUR EXPENSE What Calox will do for your teeth is easily demonstrated by you in your own home at our expense. Simply fill in the coupon with name and address and mail it to us. You will re ceive mbaolataly frea a test can of CaLOXToOTH POWDER, the powder more and more people are using' every day. ' 'VfDi4p'f P '" MANLEY NEWS Edward Sheehan is visiting Avith his parents for a few days. Mr. and Mr3. John Stander 'were Lincoln visitors on Tuesday. Ralph Welte spent the week-end in Lincoln, a guest of his aunt, Mrs. Griffiths. Mrs. Roman Meier, of Louisville, spent Saturday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mockenhaupt. John Crane was visiting and looking after some business in Lin coln and Omaha over the week end. Miss Helen Gerb, of Omaha, a daughter of Mrs. Antone Auserwald, was enjoying a visit at the home of her mother over last week end. Mr. and Mrs. G rover Rhoden and the kiddies were at Elmwood last Sunday, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sheehan, Sr., Misses Loretta and Katherine Shee han. Mrs. John Sheehan and Mrs. Fred Bauers attended the funeral of Mrs. Bartley Hopkins last Wed nesday. John ppings, the highway patrol man, with some assistance, has been removing the snow fences in this vicinity, storing them at the farm of John C. Rauth, where they will be in readiness for the coming win ter. Harold Krecklow, who has been sick the past three weeks, is suffi ciently improved to be out and around, though it will be some time before be i3 able to resume his work. Harold had a severe time of it, being down with quinsy, flu and tonsilitis, all combined. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mockenhaupt had the unusual distinction of enter taining four generations last Sun day, namely, Mrs. Chris Mocken haupt of Plattsmouth and her daugh ter, Mrs. James Bulin, the latter's daughter, Mrs. Paul Vandervoort and the young Vandervoort son, Paul, Jr. Enjoyable Birthday Gathering Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien and family and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stander and family spent Sunday in Omaha, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stander. The occasion was a family celebration in honor of the birthday of Miss Lil lian Stander, which occurred on St. Patrick's day. Celebrated Birthday Miss Mary Rita Mockenhaupt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Mockenhaupt. had a birthday on Sunday, March 20. A few relatives gathered at the home Saturday even ing to help celebrate it with her. A large birthday cake and ice cream contributed to the success of the evening. Recovering: from Injuries Miss Maggie Walpert is slowly re covering from an injury received some time ago when she slipped 011 a piece of ice. severely bruising her side. Her many friends are rejoicing that even though her injuries were extremely painful, no bones were broken and she hopes soon to be able to resume her usual activities. Many Attend Card Party An enjoyable St. Pat rick's day pinochle party, sponsored by the ladies of St. Patrick's church was held in the hall. A good crowd at tended and the ladies cleared a nice sum of money. High score prizes were won by Mrs. Frank J. Bergman and Mil ford Hanson, of Louisville'. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. Lawrence Group of Louisville and Herbert Stander. The door prize was awarded to Mrs. Harold Spangler. Former Residents Visit Here Mrs. Jacob Goehry and daughter of Lincoln visited in Mauley several days last week, being guests of a number of their old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Goehry were pioneer residents of Manley, living here nearly fifty years ago, when Mr. FREE TRIAL COUPON McKesson Robbins, Inc., Fairfield. Conn. Dept . K. N.F Send me a 10 day trial of CALOX TOOTH POWDER at no expense to me. I will try it. Addnsa. .... Goehry was engaged in the black smith business. From here they re moved to Murdock in 1893 and Mr. Goehry continued in the same line of business htere for many years be fore they moved to Lincoln, where he passed away a number of years ago. Mrs. Goehry and daughter enjoy ed their visit here very much and were able to meet a number of the friends of other years whom they had not seen since they moved from this vicinity. F. D. R. Pinochle Club Meets The F. D. R. Pinochle club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riester. The usual number of play ers was augmented by two addition al tables and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws were present for the first time since Mrs. Haws' recent operation. Prizes for high score were award ed to Mrs. Frank Bergman and Wal ter Mockenhaupt. Low score prizes went to Mrs. Paul Mann and Law rence Krecklow, Mr. Krecklow also receiving the traveling prize. Delicious refreshments were serv ed by the hostess, assisted by her daughters. The St. Patrick's Day motive was carried out in decora tions and refreshments. Center Project Club The Center Project club met with Mrs. Frank Iteistcr on St. Patrick's day. The meeting was opened and roll call given, all but four of the members being present. A very in teresting lesson was given by Mrs. Oris Schliefert and Miss Ilulda Schliefert on "Modeling and Fitting Dresses." After the lesson, officers were elected for the coming year. Those named were: Mrs. Oscar Dowler, president; Mrs. Oris Schliefert and Mrs. Theo. Harms, project leaders; Mrs. Harold Krecklow, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Frank Roister, social and singing leader; Mrs. Oscar Mc Donald, reading leader, and Mrs. Ar nold Schliefert, news reporter. A very delicious lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting of the club will be held at the home of Mrs. Andrew Schliefert on April 14th. TAXES CAUSE OF SLUMP WASHINGTON, March 2G (UP) The United States Chamber of Com merce weekly review charged today that the mounting tax burden is "disturbing" and partly responsible for the current business slump. "The nation's tax load is increas ing at a startling rate," the review said. "t has gone up 30 per cent in the past two years and is still rising. The figures are disturbing. In tfje current fiscal year it is estimated the country's tax collectors, federal and locil will dip into the national purse to the extent of $13,500,000,000 Two years ago the total tax take was $10,400,000,000. "This year's staggering tax bur den is more than the entire nation's food bill. Obviously the mounting tax burden has imposed restraints and handicaps on business enter prise and has thus contributed im portantly to the current slump. JOAN BENNETT WOUNDED HOLLYWOOD, March 24 (UP) Joan Bennett wore one cheek in ban dages today because of a too realistic movie version of the civil war. A con federate soldier accidentally struck the actress with his bayonet yes terday while Randolph Scott, the hero, was rescuing her from a battle scene. The bayonet narrowly missed her right eye. DIES ON BATTLE FIELD VERDUN. France, March 25 (UP) Lieutenant Colonel Georges Royne, 71 -year-old reserve officer dropped dead of a heart attack on the battle field near here today while showing l is wife where he fought during the World war. Dairy Farm Hear Plattsmouth 126 Acres for $6,000.00 Worth Looking Over SEE Flattsmonth State Bank Bldg. m (f3f Wabash News Fred Grant and family of near Union visited at the home of his sister and husband Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hardaway, last Sunday. Frank Marshall was in Omaha with a load of corn last AVednes- day forenoon and during the after noon was receiving torn from the farmers. Albert Tool was shelling and de livering corn to the Marshall eleva tor for shipment. There is not very much corn being shelled and deliver ed at this time as the pricet have not been very favorable to the farm ers. Louis Schmidt, the road man. has been busy taking down snow fence along the highway, rolling it up and placing it in bundles for Btorage un til it may be needed again this com ing fall. Lester Hosworth is assist ing him with the work. Eugene Colbert, with a man to as sist him. was over from Weeping AVater doing some work on the farm in the way of constructing a fence and otherwise getting the affairs on the farm in good shape for the be ginning of the summer's work. Miss Geraldine Schmidt, daughter or Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt, who has been taking a course in beau'v culture, expects to take the exami nation to become a full fledged beau tician early in April. F.he is complet ing the course with a high rating. John Wood has one of his trucks at the stone quarry east of Wabash, where it is being us.hI to haul rock for road construction. Mr. Wood or his employes are barred from driv ing the truck, but the government does rent it and furnish a certified W. P. A. eligible as driver. This equipment rental practice is com mon on most W. P. A. jobs. Will Murfin Better Will Murfin. wh was so seriously ill, and his son Paul, who was also under the weather, are both much better at this time. Paul, who is about 16 years old and a student in the Murdock high school, has been able to resume his studies and his father is so he is able to be up and about but cannot do any work yet. No Place to Play The fans, of Wabash who delight in playing horseshoe have been hav ing difficulty finding a suitable place for their court, as the place they desired to use will be planted to flowers in an effort to beautify the town. II. II. Corbeling is interested in solving the problem and getting a place for the court and we are sure he will succeed for there arc numer ous vacant lots hereabouts. And the Wind Blew Last Monday evening the rain and wind storm caused apprehensions a3 to possibility of a cyclone, but the wind failed to reach such propor tions although it did cause a con siderable amount of damage at dif ferent places. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kalph Door, the wind charger used in the re-charging of the radio batteries, was swept from its moorings and carried away. He has been unable to locate it and it looks now like he will have to buy another one. You always get fairest treat ment from your home town mer chant. fjri and iUindstorms This is the season for Wind and Hail storms. Are you prepared ? insure for Saftey The rate on this type of In surance is very reasonable! CALL OR SEE INSURANCE- AND DONDS Phone- 16 Plattsmouth