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THURSDAY, JUNE 23. 1938. PAGE TWO the Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEM -WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth. Neb.,- as second-class mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 6C0 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. Nehawka Mrs. Waller J. Wunderlich and son Dobhie drove to Omaha Monday for a brief visit. .Mrs. Christian Nutzman of Grand Island and .Tamos Hiiih and wife of Peat rice are quests at the home of Mis. Fred Xutzman here. Mr. and Mrs. Marion C. Pittman and family of Avoca were sruests at tin- home of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Chapman last Sunday, coiiiins over especially to honor (Grandmother" Pittman. mother of Marion and his .s i s 1 1 r . Mrs. C h a p in a n . Rev. Small, pastor of the United I'.retliren church here and also the church north of town, accompanied a number of the members of the Youii;' Peoples' society of the church to the state-wide conference that is be ins held at York this week. Mrs. Kuirene Xutzman. 12th dis Uitt president of the American Le gion Auxiliary, was at Plattsmouth Friday afternoon, installing newly elected officers of the Plattsmouth unit. She was accompanied by Mrs. Verner Lundberjr and Mrs. Frank Markr. KcM Pleasant Gathering Mr. and Mr.".. Harry Tuswerson were married six years last Sunday, ami. with a number of friends, were observing the anniversary. Those who were there to congratulate them and enjoy the fine dinner that was served were W. A. Stoll and wife. Charles Heebner and daugh ter. Miss Imo, John Chantelain and wife, rimer Stoll and family and George Peickman a.nd family. Celebrated Eirthday Henry Thiele and some 2 4 of lii3 friends joined in celebrating the passing of his birthday last Satur day afternoon, v. hen they enjoyed gettiiu; together to discuss by-gone days. Among those present were flooige Maltrop and wife of Nebras ka City. Mr. Maltrop showed several it els of motion pictures which he has taken himself, largely scenes in this community which were familiar to all who were present. Entertained at Family Dinner Mr. and Mis. Frank Schlichte lr.eier entertained a group of rela tives and friends at a family dinner last Sunday. These present were a daughter. Mrs. Frank Koch and fam ily, of West liend. Iowa; Ronald S( hli htemcier and family, of Kim wood: I.nti is Mougay and family. Mrs. .1. W. McCarroll, Carl Cross and family, and Miss Iva Mougay. the latter of Omaha. Paul Sehlichtemeier and family, who had been here from m iiiiKiav m See the Maytag Washer Ffiayiag Sales Service Phone 250, Plattsmouth Farmers Attention WE PAY CASH FOR Bead Horses asid Cows Fop Prompt Service Call The Fort Crook Rendering Worl; Market S541 Omaha WE FAY ALL PHONE CALLS XI 33 Scottsbluff, were obliged to return home before the day of the gather- in The Koch family left Monday for their home in Iowa. Pleasant Gathering Here A get-acquainted gathering was held in the park at the school house last Sunday, attended by members o: the high school student body and of the teaching force for the coming year, thus enabling all to get better acquainted, instead of saving that formality for the opening day of school in the fall. Refreshments were served. Family Reunion at Louisville There was a reunion of the Han sen family was held last Sunday at the park in Louisville, being largely attended. Among these present were the John Knabe family, now resid ing in Lincoln, but formerly living here. Mrs. Knabe was a Hansen be fore her marriage. There was a large attendance and everyone enjoyed the line picnic dinner that was served in the shady grove. Entertained on Fathers' Day Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson en tertained members of the family at their home here last Sunday, honor ing Grandfather C. Steffens and wife, of Lorton. parents of Mrs. Anderson. Others who were present were Mr. and Mrs. .1. H. Steffens and family, of Nehawka. Frank H. Horstman and family, of Cook, making a very pleasant family group. Observed Fathers' Day A special observance of Fathers' day was held at the Methodist church last Sunday. Songs appro priate to the occasion were followed by talks by Jiminie Sturm and E. C. Stimbert. the former speaking for the sons and the latter on behalf of the fathers. There was a large at tendance and everyone enjoyed this special tribute and recognition paid to the fathers of the community. Guest of Father Sunday Mrs. John O. Yeiser and children of Omaha came to Nehawka Satur day for an over-Sunday visit at the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sturm. Mrs. Yeiser and Jack returned home in the evening, but Andy and Susanne. the two younger children, remained and will make their home with the grandparents during the summer. Improved Slightly John G. Wunderlich, who been in poor health for a number of months and who went to Platts mouth every week for treatment, has been considerably worse of late, suf fering from the effects of a slight stroke. We are pleased to report, however, that during the past few days he has been showing marked improvement. j In spite of his poor health, Mr. ' Wunderlich has manifest great in Iterest in things going on about him. For a long period of years, he has I been secretary of the Odd Fellows lodge, and just now with the order J receiving a half dozen new members, I Uncle John has been very anxious to be there and assist with the work, i We join his many friends in hoping ! he may again be restored to robust' health, able to attend the meetings t and other functions in which he con tinues to have great interest. miffe You'll Like It! Cur Home-Financing- Plan di rect reduction loan, with full piepayment privilege, repaid ir rent-like monthly payments! Easiest . . . Surest Road Debt-Free Home Ownership Nebr. City Federal Savings & Loan Association Chartered and Supervised by V. S. Government UNION ITEMS. Mrs. Dale Karnopp and their little daughter are visiting for the present at the home of her mother at Crete and expects to remain for a week or so. Mrs. Mary B. Allison of Auburn was a visitor in Union for over Sun day and was visiting: with her many relatives and friends here for a few days. Iast Monday Mrs. C. II. Whitworth and daughter, Floy went down to bansas City where they visited for a few days with Mrs. M. N. Uolhousen, a friend of the family. Superitnendent 11. D. Bugbie of the Union schools, who makes his home in Auburn was in town with a load of raspberries one day the past week. He has a fruit farm. The Rev. E. P. Dooher and family were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of Thomas Thomason where a very fine dinner was served and an enjoyable visit was had. Mr. and Mrs. I-dnas Reynolds, mak ing their home in Minnesota, arrived here and have been visiting for a time at the home of the mother of Mr. Reynolds. Mrs. J. T. Reynolds. Mrs. Charles Garrison has been rather poorly from an infection of her foot. She has been so seriously ill that it has been contemplated tak ing her to a hospital for treatment. Mrs. Henry H. Becker, who under went an operation recently for a mas toid has been going to Omaha once a week to see her doctor. She was over Monday, accompanied by Mrs. A. I j. Becker. Henry II. Becker and sou, Donald were in Omaha last Monday deliver ing stock and on their return stopped at Plattsmouth where Mr. Becker made filing for county commissioner for the second district on the repub lican ticket. Mrs. Robert Willis of Plattsmouth, accompanied by her son. Bert were down last Monday seeing to having their corn shelled and delivered to the elevator. They were also visit ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willis. The families of Oscar and Matthew Midkiff of Avoca were in Union last Sunday where they were spending thed ay at the home of the parents of the two boys. Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Midkiff, honoring the father on Father's day. Mrs. Mable Reynolds was hostess to a very pleasant dinner" at her home in Union, being joined by her mother in entertaining, and had as guests for the occasion Mrs. Rose Swan. Clara James, Mrs. Myrtle Swan and Mrs. Ada Clarke. Mrs. Rose Swan, wife of the late Henry Swan, making her home in Oklahoma, arrived in Union last week and has been visiting with her many friends here since, and is now making her home on the farm with Mrs. Clarka James where she will live for the summer. Raymond Hathaway brought a I very fine bunch of rye to the elevator the first of the weeb whif.h was filled and free from infection of any j oriV . n .1 ....... c . . ,...,1 1 l, nit-exam tru ifei ciiiti wo inches. The grain was grown hasi'Ui tne land owned by Roy and Earl Upton over near the river east of Sciota. Among the first to harvest was W. B. Banning who cut his oats Mon day of this week. The oats are of an early variety and came from Kansas, where harvesting in some portions is in full force. The wheat has been ripening rapidly and some fields now almost ready for the binder, altho not ripe enough yet for the combine which requires the grain more ma ture. Porn Here 80 Years Aeo. j Oscar Davis, who was SO years of age last Saturday was greted by his ; friends and received many congrau jlations on having passed his SOth anniversary, and is feeling very fair. MADE WITH ipff NEBRASKA A M jT 'f STOB Z 9REW(fcJ(j CO. Qft"A ePGnt?t?j . tup- Aot?c rTUlMK OP SOME' PEOPLE THE- LEST I THINK OF THEM - He was born a few miles from Union and has resided here all his life with the single exception of one summer spent at Walla Walla, Washington, which was about 40 years ago. Celebrated Children's Day. The ladies of the Baptist church with the children of the Bible school gave a very fine program in obser vation of Children's day last Sunday. They received a neat sum for use of missions, both foreign and home mis sions. Nifty Stitchers Meet. The meeting of the Nifty Stitchers was held at the home of Mary Lou and Gladys Comer. The meeting was called to order and minutes read. The roll was answered with the names of sewing machines. Song were: "The Smiles, "When We Are Together." "4-H Will Shine," "4-H for All." and "Dreaming." They then judged hot pads and tea towels. A lovely lunch was served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be at the home of Margaret Hammond with Dorothy Applegate assisting. Here Last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Chapman of Belgrade were visiting in Union last Sunday, driving down to greet Mrs. Chapman's parents and espe cially the father C. If. Wfiitworth whom she presented with a very handsome bouquet in recognition of Father's day. :0 PLAY SYRACUSE HERE Friday is a big day for the Amer ican Legion Junior baseball team as they meet their current rival on the home field. This ball game is booked to be the best game of the season as the Syra cuse team is undefeated and Platts mouth has an average of .750, win ning three and dropping one. The probable lineup will be Jacobs on the mound; Jones or Phil lips behind the bat: York tagging on first; Smith on second; Sedlak at short stop; Shiffer on the third sack; White out in left field; Par riott in center and Nord in right field. Others to see action will be Pifrsinger, Alible and Gradoville. This combination is going to be hard to beat and is expected to lower the average of the Syracuse team and raise their own. This game is going to be played at Athletic field at 2:30 Friday after noon. Don't forget it. BAND REHEARSAL From 'U'od nesilay's Dairy ' Band rehearsals at the Recreation Center are starting this evening at S o'clock. Everyone is requested to be prompt as the band is preparing for a series of conceits during the summer months. The fight fa 113 who play in the band will find a radio installed so no one will miss the Louis-Schniel-:ng fight. a&id 9 IM r&m 1 i "All tftedz da NOW H dots... 12s- c3 I Legion Juniors Chalk Up Win at Hickman Score of 9 to 7 Marks a Good Fast Game on Part of Both Teams; Sedlak, Jacobs Pitch. From Wednesday's lialty The American Legion Junior base ball team chalked up their fourth victory yesterday, as they again downed Hickman, 9 to 7. "Stub" Sedlak started on the mound for the locals and pitched good ball through six complete in nings when he weakened somewhat as Hickman and the "lucky seventh" scored four runs which was to tie the game. John Jacobs relieved "Stub" and received credit for the victory, allowing one run. and two hits. Sedlak had previously given up but four blows. Plattsmouth went into their half of the ninth trailing. 7 to 6, but Shiffer led off with a booming double, successive errors by the shortstop and second baseman gave Phillips j and Sedlak free bases, and the Plat- iters a tying run. Jacobs' hit scored two more for the winning tallies. Jones who was slated for sideline -i,.... t e i : l .... . ..l, ; ,r I hand, caught the entire game. White was the only player to get more than one hit, securing a double and a single. Phillips never received credit for a single hit, but nevertheless scored three precious runs. Box score: Plattsmouth- AI! 4 ii i'o a i-: 10 4 1 1110 0 2 2 1 0 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 10 0 0 10 0 0 0 2 0 0 OHIO 10 0 0 Smith. 2b . Shiffer. 3b . Phillips, ss . Sedlak, p-ss 4 Nord. rf 3 Jacobs, p 1 White, If 4 Parriott. cf 3 York, lb 3 Persinger. lb 2 Jones, c 4 Noble, cf 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 6 2" Hickman Raugh. 3b Bronn, If Brown, ss Hickman, rf Jensen, c Wismer. cf Wescamp. cf Gruese, ph Graul. lb Kuster. p-2b Egger, 2b-p ah n ii ro a i: 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 4 5 4 4 2 2 1 3 1 0 2 1 1 1 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 o 0 0 0 0 4 6 27 13 MRS. TH0LDA JOHNSON PASSES Miss Tholda Johnson was horn in Sweden on August 26. 1854, where she lived with her parents until in 1868 they with the daughter moved to America, and made her home near Genoa. Nebraska. She married Hans Johnson, not changing her last name. She has resided there most of the time since, and was the mother of five children, the eldest, Mrs. Otto Schlictemeier, where during recent years she has made her home, passed away early Monday morning at the age of nearly 85 years. Besides the raising of the family of five children, not withstanding one. Miss Lillie, passed on, she also raised two others, one boy, Norman Johnson, who is now a dentist at Rutland. Vermont. She was a member of the Methodist church from childhood. The funeral will be held Wednesday of this week at the Methodist church in Nehawka with interment at Mt. Pleasant ceme tery. A fuller account of the life of this excellent woman will appear later in this paper. Subscribe for the Journal. up, wiih WM y ENGINEERS WIN CLOSE GAME Monday evening the Engineers, (formerly the Methodist team) of the city softball league, won a close and hard fought game from Weeping Water by the score of 8 to 7. The Engineers had their big time in the opening stanza when they scored five runs while in the fifth the Weeping Water boys proceeded to chalk up four of their seven tallies. Ali K H I'O A K Stevenson. If 3 0 0 1 0 0 Gillam. lb 3 2 2 9 0 0 Ashbaugh, c 3 2 1 5 0 1 Schoemig, 3b 3 1 3 0 10 Webb, is 3 1 0 0 0 0 Shiffer, p-ss 2 10 14 1 Lohnes. rf 3 112 0 0 Phillips, ss 2 0 0 0 0 0 Arp, rf 1 0 0 0 0 0 Sorensen, 2b 2 0 0 2 1 1 Mayahb, p 2 0 0 0 1 0 27 S 7 21 7 3 Weeping Water M II I'O A K 1110 0 2 14 0 0 2 12 11 0 0 10 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 2 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0 10 7 10 IS 2 4 M. Bickford, If . Long, ss Rainser, 2b . Molden. 3b 4 4 3 4 4 O 3 3 2 1 1 j Brizendine, rs I Reed, lb M. Raines, cf . j Garrison, c Keckler, rf Martin, rf IW. Bickford, p . j PLATTSMOUTH BESTS ATLANTIC Six nctsters from the local tennis club journeyed to Atlantic, Iowa, yesterday and defeated Atlantic six :n;, relies to three. T;.;;ee of the singles were hard fought and lasted three sets. They were Ray Larson's win over Fowler, S-6. J-S, S-G, George Sayles' three set battle with Fasborg, won by George G-3. 5-7, 6-3 and Jack Wunderlich's victory over Ga liher. 6-3. 4-6, 6-4. Other results: Mason (P) defeated Wasgein (A) I 6-0. 6-2. j Carrig (A) defeated John Tidball I (P). 2-6, 6-1. 6-4. ! Hensley (A) defeated Floyd Shan jholtz P 6-3. 6-4. ' Doubles Larson-Sayles (P) beat F. Fowler 1 Fasborg (A) 6-3. 6-4. I G. Fowler-Galiher (A) beat Ma ' son-Wunderlich (P) 3-6. 6-2, 7-5. Shanholtz-Tidball (P) beat Was- gein-Carrig, 6-4, 7-5. KULLUM KL0THING KLUB On June 17, we me; at the home of Shirley Chamberlain. All mem bers were present. We gave our roll call by naming a material csed for the undergar ment. Our leader. Dorothea Siemoneit showed us how to make certain stitches, and Bessie Svoboda, aided by our leader, demonstrated how to fit and lay a pattern. Following the meeting a short en tertainment was given. After that a delicious lunch was served. Our next meeting will be held at the home of Hertha Potsches. HERTHA POTSCHES. News Reporter. FILES SUIT TO QUIET TITLE From Tuesday's Daily In the district court this morning an action was filed in the case of Harold Meyers vs. Thomas M. How ard and some 102 defendants. The suit is one covering real estate in the city of Weeping Water. FINED FOR SHOOTING CRACKERS This morning a complaint was filed against Bud Gouchenour on the charge of disturbing the peace, in that he had shot off firecrackers on the street Saturday night. The court assessed a fine of $1 and costs for, the offense. ! the long-mileage gasoline" - .m,!., . Heavy Rain and Wind is Reported Over the State West and Southern Part of Cass County Visited ty One of Heavy Storm of the Summer. From Wednesday's Daily Starting this morning shortly alt' ! 4 o'clock and continuing for soil; two hours, this section of NebrasK and especially western and souther:, Cass county, suffered a very hta; rain and in some cases heavy wii .i that is reported to have done consid erable damage. At Ashland the Burlington repor: ed two and a half inches of rain and which covered a considerable ;nv;i east of town. With the rain was a heavy wind that is reported to hav done a great deal of damage to wheal in the vicinity of Greenwood ami much was blown down by the raia and wind. In the south part of the county heavy rain was reported bet we, n Avoca and Weeping Water and small creeks that were ordinarily dry v. ere rushing full of water and ne sn ail bridge near Avora is reported to ha, been washed out. The downpour was very heavy w South Bend and the unusually heavy rain is reported to have waslnd ovt culverts and done some crop damatv in that section. In this locality the rainfall was slight. One of the heaviest rains of the year struck at Dorchester, Nebraska, where there was three and a half inches recorded and uhuh canst d some delay to traffic. TO HOUSEWIVES! Let us do your next wash ing FREE with a Maytag Washer aytag Sales & Service Phone 250, Plattsmouth LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS WANTED Paintinj and paper hanging. Wayne Lewis, Phone 530-J. tfd WE BFY all kinds of grain in truck loads at our Elevator at 14th Paul street, Omaha. Nebraska. One block north of Nicholas street viaduct. Mc Cann Elevator. Atlantic 3S7S. j20-3w FOR SALE McCormick Deering 10-i'oot power take off binder. Also some horses. Priced to sell. Charles Vallery. Allis Chalmer dealer, Plattsmouth, Nob. j2:i-2tw 5 Times Weekdays 3 Times Sundays 0 BRINGS YOU ! ,1 c 1260 Kilocycles THE NElfS