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MONDAY, SEPT. 19, 1938. PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEIH - WEEKLY JOURNAL 33 Ihe Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEM-WEEKXY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at PoBtofflce, Plattsmouth, Neb., aa iecond-elass mall matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers Hring in Second Postal Zone. $2.60 per year. Beyond 600 miles, 13.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries. 13.50 per year. All subscriptions are payaDie sincuy in advance. u VQ MURDOGK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Engle and wife, of Auburn, were visiting and looking after business matters in Murdock Wednesday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Homer II. Lawton were in Lincoln last Wednesday, where they looked after business matters and visited the parents of Mrs. Lawton. Miss Frances Lawton, who has teen making her home in Lincoln for some time, visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. II. H. Lawton, over the week end. Mesdames A. J. Tool and Julius Reinke were in Weeping Water last Wednesday, where they were look ing after placing some extension club work at the Cass county fair. Mrs. Mary Bradford, who is in charge of affairs at the Murdock bank during the vacation trip of her parents, was called to Lincoln last Wednesday on business matters. Albert Bauer, who has been visit ing in both Lincoln and Louisville, at the homes of his daughters and their families, returned to Murdock last week and will visit here for a short time. Chris Cook of Louisville moved to Murdock last week and is occupying the house that was formerly occu pied by W. T. Weddell. Mr. Cook will be engaged in collecting and shipping milk to Roberts Dairy in Lincoln. ; Mrs. Platte, wife of Dr. Platte, of North Platte, who was Miss Mary McHugh prior to her marriage, is making a two weeks visit here, be ing a guest at the home of Mrs. Una McHugh, her mother. Pna McHugh. Edward McHugh. who has 1 been visiting friends and relatives else where, returned to Murdock last week to get ready to resume his studies at the University of Nebras ka with the opening of the school year there Thursday. Found Wife Improving Albert Bornemeier was at Lin coln Tuesday, where he visited his wife at the Bryan Memorial hos pital. - She had undergone a major operation there recently and was in serious condition for a number of days thereafter. At the time of his visit he found her improving, but the physicians say she will have to remain at the hospital for some time before she can be permitted to return home. Enjoyins: Their Tripp Mrs. Mary Bradford, who is in charge of the Murdock bank, receiv ed a letter from the party of va cationists. Henry A. Tool and wife and Mrs. Hannah McDonald, stating they had arrived at Boise, Idaho, and were enjoying a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Guthmann. The letter states tLey had been seeing , some pictur esque country and were all enjoy ing their trip very much. Visited Fremont The Murdock Pilgrim (L. Neitzol) was on his way by 7 o'clock last Sunday morning, heading for Cedar Bluffs. Arriving there at 9:20, he found the M. E. pastor at the an nual conference in Omaha, and was informed there would be no service. So. he went on to Fremont and Thomas Walling Company Abitracti of Title Phone 824 - Plattsmouth Farmers Attention WE PAY CASH FOR ;Be&& Horses amS Cows For Prompt Service Call The Fort Crook Rendering WorUs Market '3541 Omaha WE PAY ALL PHONE CALLS worshipped with the Evangelical congregation there. He was invited to teach the adult Bible class, of which Rev. Wiechelt is the regular teacher, and the pastor, Rev. B. Hillier, a member. With these two preachers and a nice group of adults as pupils, Mr. Neitzel reports a most interesting study session, and that the preaching service which followed was a great inspiration to the fine audience. Visiting Relatives Here J. A. Weddell. of Washington, Pennsylvania, his sister. Miss Mary Weddell, and another sister and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Man- cey, arrived in Murdock last week for a visit with their uncle, W. T. Weddell. The visitors, together with W. T. Weddell. Merideth Weddell and wife of Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Lyon (Mrs. Lyon being the former Mis3 lone Weddell) were all at Ashland last Sunday for a visit at the J. C. Weddell home. This was the first time so great a number of the Weddell family had been to.-ether for many years and the occasion was a most pleasant one. Mother Very 111 in Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Eager, of Wahoo were visiting in Murdock at the home of Mrs. August Panska, mother of Mrs. Eager. They also went to Lincoln to call on Mr. Eager's mother at the Bryan Memor ial hospital, where she recently un derwent a serious major operation, and is now convalescing. Track Strike Inconviencing . W. H. Zabel was in Lincoln last Wednesday with his truck, going to secure some groceries and fruit for the store, but was not able to secure the fruit because Of the strike and hundreds of pickets surrounding the wholesale district! In fact, he was not able to get the groceries until late in the afternoon. Striking truck ers refused to allow the Emil Borne meier truck to load goods in Omaha, but in some manner Henry Amgwert secured a truck load during the afternoon. Placing New Roof on Barn Conradt Baumgartner, who lives north of Murdock, has been having a new shingle roof placed on his barn, the work being done by Frank A. Melvin and the shingles provided by the T. W. Engle lumber yard of Murdock. Will Make Home in Texas Charles Ayres, who has made his home near Alvo for nearly half a century, was in Murdock last Wed nesday looking after business mat ters. While here, he advised friends that he expects to leave soon, for Texas, where he will make his fu ture home. He farmed near Alvo for many years, but more recently has been operating a school bus to and from the Alvo consolidated schools. Celebrated 95th Anniversary. Mrs. Frank Roscnow, Sr., better known as Grandmother Rosenow, who makes her home with her son., Frank Rosenov.", was celebrating her 95lh birthday anniversary Sunday, the members of the family generally being present. A fine dinner was enjoyed and remembrances given. A fuller account will appear the com ing week. Subscribe for the Journal. 3 cooosoaoooooocopg DID YOU EVER SEE Neckwear Made from Cow's Milk ? We have them, and they are beauties ! What's more, they won't turn sour on you. Have a look! Only 7c WESCOTT'S Whtra' Quality Count ALVO Mrs. Stout was ill last week, but is feeling much better again. Margaret Jean Stroemer left this week for Lincoln, where she will at tend the University of Nebraska. Dale Ganz has returned to Lin coln to take up his third year of college work at the University of Nebraska. Ruth Ann Ganz left Monday even ing for Columbia. Missouri, where she entered Stephens college. She expects to study there a year before entering the University of Nebraska. Rev. Wallace and family were. Wednesday evening dinner guests at j the A. B. Stroemer home. They also spent Thursday night at the Stroe mer home, leaving for Big Springs Friday morning. to lend him aid, as together they won many friends. It is a matter of much regret both among his church members and others here that he has been trans ferred to a new charge, but all wish them happiness and success in their new work. To Attend Medical School Margaret Jo Prouty, daughter of Mrs. Clara Prouty, of Lincoln, who had spent the past two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Boyles, left the first of the week for Omaha, where she will attend the Medical College this term. Eev. Hammel Assigned Here Rev. J. D. Hammell was assigned to the Alvo Methodist charge Mon day at the annual conference. Rev. and Mrs. Hammel will move from Millard the latter part of the week. Rev. Hammel plans to be here for the regular morning services next Sunday morning. Heme from Vacation Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rosenow re turned home Monday noon after a three weeks' vacation trip to Cali fornia. They spent several days vis iting at the Verle Rosenow home at Huntington Beach, California. The men are brothers. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenow report they had a very fine trip and a good time. They viewed many places of unusual scenic beauty during the course of their trip. . Sowing Wheat Most of the farmers have started sowing their winter wheat crop dur ing the past week. The soil is in better condition for sowing than it has been at any time in the past five years. In some fields the grasshoppers have eaten much of the - volunteer grain, while in other fields they are not present. Farmers are of the opinion that the hoppers are de creasing in number. Grandpa Klyver Dies Peter Klyver, 92, passed away at his home west of town early Wed nesday morning, September 14, af ter a brief illness of pneumonia. Mr. Klyvers health had been failing of late. He is survived by two sons. Elmer of Alvo and Arthur of Lincoln; two daughters, Mrs. Ada Hamilton, of Central City, and Mrs. Clara Larson of Mason City. Funeral services were held Satur day at the Klyver home, where he passed away. Burial was in the Camp Creek cemetery. Rev. J. D Hammil officiated. Mr. Klyver had a host of friends who extend sympathy to the bereav ed members of the family. Rev. Wallace to New Charge Revt Ben Wallace, who has been pastor of the Alvo Methodist church for two years, was given a new charge at the annual district con ference in Omaha. Rev. Wallace's new appointment takes him to Big Springs, Nebraska, in the western part of the state. He and his family left Friday for that place, where they will have a modern parsonage and a very nice church. He will receive a consider ably larger salary than the Alvo charge provides. Rev. Wallace has been a very active worker for the church and Mrs. Wallace, with her pleasing per sonality and kindly ways, was able q1 A CHILD dashes in front of your car. To avoid hitting the child, you crash into a telegraph pole! Who pays for the damage ' to yottr carl YOU . . . unless you carry collision insurance. Check up on your insurance to day! Searl S. Davis OFPICRSi 2ND FLOOR Plaits. State Bank B'.ig. 6k To be Honored, at Reception Supt. and Mrs. Orville Buehler and the entire faculty and Rev. and Mr3. J. D. Hammel will be honored at a reception to be held at the church on Wednesday evening, Sept. 21st. There will be a short program and a social hour to which the public is cordially invited. This reception is an annual af fair for the purpose of giving the teachers, school patrons and the min ister and family an opportunity of becoming better acquainted. The reception is sponsored joint ly by the P. T. A. and the Ladies Aid Society. SEEK HOME FOR QUINS TORONTO. Ont.. Sept. 17 (UP) Attorney General Gordon D. Conant said today "no definite decision" has yet been reached concerning a new home for the Dionne quintuplets. Rumors that a new home, which would also house the rest of the Dionne faimly would be erected at Trout Lake, several miles from Cal endar brought a delegation from the village to see Conant here. The com mittee told the attorney general that the Trout Lake move would spell "ruination" to Calendar, now one of the greatest tourist meccas In the continent. ZEPPELIN HAS TEST FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Sept. 17 (UP) The Graf Zeppelin started its second trial flight today using hydro gren instead of helium which it has failed to obtain from the United States. Hugo Eckener and S5 others including the crew were aboard the ship which will make a 24-hour flight over northern Germany and the North Sea. A CORRECTION A note that was in Arthur Copen- j haver's pocket at the time of his i death was overlooked and found Sept. 10 by Dr. Hudson, stated: "Can't go on. Not well Enough to stand up and make things go. No blame but my own." ' Contributed. 13 POUND BOY BLAIR, Sept. 16 (UP;-Mrs. Paul Timra, wife of a farmer living west of here, gave birth to her 14th child Thursday. The child, a boy, weighed 13 pounds. Both mother and child were reported doing fine. RECOVER BODIES TEHERAN, Persia, Sept. 16 UP) More than 100 bodies were recover ed today in the wake of floods which destroyed most of the town of New Havend. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE Tulip Bulbs and Red Russian Lilies. Phone 221-W. Mike Lut. sl9-2tw MOW is ttie TIME Now is the time to check your heating system chimneys . . - and stoves. Help prevent dangerous winter fires by having a careful Fall check-up! Insure for Safety For Certain protection against Financial Loss from Fire . . . Insure your Property NOW with this Dependable Agency ! Call or See INSURANCE- AND BONDS Phone- 16 Dlatts mouth Plattsmouth Invites You To It's Seventh Annual The Show that, Started In 1932, In a Small Way, Has Just Grown and Grown Wednes. - Thurs. - Friday - Saturday Climaxed By a County Wide Religious Rally Sunday Parades - Floats - Pageantry - Sports - Fun 4 Big Happy Days - No Speeches - All Entertainment Sponsored By Business Men's Ad Club To Drive Dull Cares Away PROGRAM :- -:- Wednesday, Sept. 21st Burlington Day AFTERNOON 12:15 Luncheon, Dining Room Plattsmouth Hotel Honoring Burlington Officials and Veterans Tendered by Platts. Chamber of Commerce 1:15 Concert, Platform Corner 5th and Main Platta. Municipal Band, under Direction Teter P. Gradoville 2:15 Preview of Historic Ceremony R. Foster Patterson 2 :30 Dedication of Tablet, First Medical Office of Burlington R. R. in Nebraska (now oc cupied by Dr. R. P. Wcstover). Daughters American Revolution and CB&Q Officials 3 :00 Parade down Main St to Burlington Depot Led by Platts. Band and Burlington Train 3:15 Dedication of Boulder Marking Entrance of Burlington R. B. into Nebraska Auspices Daughters American Revolution Everybody invited. During these exercises NO program will be held on platform. Evening Coronation Platform, 5th and Main 7:30 Exhibition Drill, Legion Jr. Drum Corps Under Flood Lights on Main St. between 4th and 6th C. A. Marshall, Director 7:55 Preview of Coronation Ceremonies R. Foster Patterson 8:00 CORONATION of New King and Queen Entrance Reigning King and Queen Arrival Ak-Sar-Ben Royal Party Greetings from Visiting Royalty Acldre3s of Abdication King and Queen Entrance of the Royal Guards Arrival and Crowning of New King Arrival and Crowning of New Queen Order of Departure Visit'g Royalty, Form er King, Queen, Reigning King and Queen 9:00 Informal Reception, Platts Hotel Lobby Everyone Invited. Enter at South door, and pa 83 through to East door 10:00 Coronation Ball, American Legion Bldg. Couples, $1; Ladies, GO Thursday, September 22nd All-Farmer Day AFTERNOON 1 :30 Concert, Cass County Farmers Union Band Irving Mendenhall, Director 2:30 FARMERS' PARADE (Bigger and Better) Led by Cass Co. Farmers Union Band Parade Prizes Awarded from Platform 3:30 Vocal Solos, Richard Cole 3:45 Piano Accordian, Mrs. Henry Nolting 4:00 Vocal Solos, Rev. Paul Dick 4:15 Songs, Golden Rod Study Club EVENING 7:15 Concert, Louisville 35-pc. Municipal Band Prof. Wilbert Maynard, Director 8 :C0 Tap Dancing, Betty Ann Albert 8:15 Piano Accordian, Leota Gable 8:30 Tap Dancing 8:45 Saxophone Solo, Ross Nichols of Louisville 9:00 Instrumental Selections, Nichols Trio Three Generations, Father, Son, Grandson 9:30 Old Fashioned Square Dance on Street following Program. Ed Kohrell, Manager Friday, September 23rd Bohemian Day AFTERNOON 1:30 Instrumental Music from the Platform 1 :45 Harp and Vocal Solos, Victor Coyne Guitar Accompanist, Jesse Nichols 2:00 Vocal Selections, Mynard Juveniie Stars Shirley and Eidell Speck 2:15 Tap Dancing, Polly Pennington Class 2:45 Popular Hits (Vocal),. Val Mayfield of Louisville 3:00 Recognition Largest Families, Cass-Sarpy 1st, 2nd,' 3rd, 4th. Pictures will be Taken 3:45 CHILDREN'S PARADE, led by Dr. Corps Free Rides. for Saturday morning to all Participating Children Parade Prizes, Awarded from Platform EVENING 7:30 MAMMOTH' PARADE, with Four Bands Neb, City, Elmwood,, Platts. Municipal and; Drum Corps. Floats, Marchers and Entertaining Features of All Kinds 8:30 Trumpet Solos, Duane Harmon of Weeping Water 8:35 Bohemian Exhibition, Drills, Folk Dances Star Athletes just hark from International Athletic Meet in Czechoslovakia. Also Folk Groups and the Beseda Dance. Under the Flood Lights on Main from 4th to 6fh. Saturday, September 24th Rural School and 4-H Day AFTERNOON 1 :30 Concert, Syracuse, Municipal Band J. F. Sorrell, Director 2:00 Selections by The Singing Sisters Quartet The- Misses Schafer with Miss Florence Schafer, Accoinpanist 2:15 The Singing Acrobat, Beverly Elliott Age 11, of Alvo, Nebr. 2:30 RURAL SCHOOL PARADE (Floats) Under Direction Alpha Peterson, Co. Supt. Three Bands. - Parade Prizes Awarded from Platform 3:30 A 4-H Club Program of Interest to All Presentation Cass County Winners . 4-H Style Show 4:00 King's Soap Box Derby, down H. S. Hill in Charge Clem Woster. County-Wide. Presentation of Soap Box Derby Awards from the Platform EVENING 7:30 Concert, Plattsmouth Municipal Band Peter Gradoville, Director 8:30 Old Time Fife and Drum Selections J. A. Wachtel and Pals, Lincoln 8:45 Old Time Square Dance on Main Street Arranged by Ed Kohrell, Caller Public Dance at American Legion Bldg. Music by Outstanding Dance Band Sunday, September 25th Religious Day AFTERNOON ' 2:30 County Wide Religious Rally and Parade March from top H. S. Hill with Platts. Municipal Band playing "Onward Chris- tiart Soldiers" 2:45 Brief Program, Platform, 5th and Main Speakers. Rev. Norman B. Callaway, of Louisville; Rev. R. D. Hall, Avoca. Fitting and Reverential Climax to Four Days of Fun and Entertainment for both Young and Old! Things ToM ?aiit to Ktiow AGRICULTURAL EXHIBIT in Bates Building. 4th and Main. James Hall in charge. FLOWER SHOW in Elks Building on North 6th street. Sophia Kraeger In charge. OLD SETTLERS. HISTORIC AND ART EXHIBIT in.Bekins Building, on Main street, first door west Pease Style Shop. Dr. 0. '11. Gilmore in charge. A STATE FISHERIES tank car exhibit will be stationed on 4 th street, with an attendant in charge. Free to public. Don't fail to see it. CONCESSIONS will be located on 5th street, both north and south of Main. Leslie Niel in charge. PARADES will form on High School Hill between Sth and 10th. Ray M. Misner in 'charge. THROUGHOUT the four days of the Karnival. a Burlington . passepger train will operate on Main street. ; KING'S DERBY will also be run from top of High School Hill dowu Main street. PROGRAMS are broadcast over Public Address SyBtem owned by Business Men's Ad Club, sponsors ol this show. R. FOSTER PATTERSON "back again this year . at the Mike. Assisted by .Walter II. Smith. IN CASE of ralDi the Coronation ceremony will be held at the American Legion Building, same hour: .. FLATTSMOUTji stores" open evenings during the Korn Karnival but closed during parades 11st , ed on . this .program. THE AGRICULTURAL EXHIBIT will include all kinds of . crops grown In this locality. Prizes will be given. Consalf Superintendent. THE PRIZES offered on Corn this year will total $400.00 in Cash' and Hybrid Seed. f v y&ooosaeescoGOOoosooeosooi