PLATTS1I0UTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1938. Survivors Tell Story of the Crashed Plane Those Who Perished in. Sja Might Have Been Saved by Riding Out Fallen Plane. SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3 9 (UP) The Civil Aeronautics Authority in vestigated today the crash landing of a luxury airliner in the Pacific ocean with the loss of five lives. Only Isadore Edelstein, a paroled habitual criminal, and Capt. Charles Baldwin Stead, the veteran pilot, es caped. The other five would be alive too, investigators said, had they ridden the crippled plane ashore, as did the survivors. The cabin of the United Air luxury liner was dry, even after drifting through the pounding surf onto the rock near Point Reyes. Coast guardsmen believed Co-pilot Lloyd Jones, Seattle, Stewardess Frona (Bobbie) Clay, San Francisco, and the passengers were drowned in heavy kelp beds as they swam toward the sheer cliffs rising out of the sea 30 miles north of here. The passengers were Philip Hart, president of the Pacific Bridge com pany! Ivan B. Iefleblower, San Fran cisco, partner in the Leland M. Kaiser and Co. financial firm, and Sidney L. Shontz, San Jose mining engineer, who was ill and had an .injury which prevented his swim ming. The trip that should have taken two hours and 40 minutes lasted more than five hours. When Stead had only 20 gallons of gasoline left, sufficient for five minutes flight, frantic Oakland and northern stations spotted his position. He was due wect of the Point Reyes light house. He had seen it, through fog and raia squalls, and dropped a flare, hoping to attract attention of ships. "The stewardess woke up the pas sengers about 5:30," Edelstein said. "She told us we were off our course and were going to land 'somewhere in the Pacific ocean.' Then she help ed us take off our coats and shoes. "The plane hit the water with a terrific impact. I was knocked to the floor and got a bad gash on my mouth. Everybody took it calmly. I remember helping Miss Clay out. Pilot Stead was the last out." The wind and waves ser t the plane shoreward. The light house at the point reported that the plane's lights remained on for eight minutes. "We got the passengers out on the wings first," Stead said. "Then we grabbed blankets and climbed out after them. The co-pilct and two passengers were in the fuselage, back toward the tail. The stewardess and another passenger were on one wing and Edelstein and I were on another. "We must have drifted 25 minutes, quite easily. Then the surf got us and hurled us on the rocks." Stead had a confused picture of what happened then. He recalled seeing Miss Clay reach a rock, which she abandoned when a broken wing washed toward her. She started swimming strongly, with a passenger. That was the last Stead saw her. Stead and Edelstein dove into the foaming breakers. "When I finally came to, I couldn't see the others, just Edelstein," Stead said. "We couldn't move for three quarters of an hour. Then coast guardsmen, dispatched by the Oakland airport, sighted them. They had to haul the men up the 500-foot cliffs by ropes. Boats searched the choppy cold waters for the missing todies. HEART SWELLING NOTED IN MONOXIDE POISONING AMES, la. (UP) One of the prin ciple effects of carbon monoxide gas pensioning, as shown by experiments with rats conducted by Iowa state college research workers, is abnormal enlargement of the heart. When the rats which had been gas sed were dissected, their hearts in some cases were twice their normal size. Enlargement of the pituitary gland, responsible for the size of the body arid other physical features, also was noted. Charles A. Patterson, 26-year-old psychology instructor, said rats were us:d in the experiments because their reactions are almost parelled with those of human beings. A short exposure to the deadly fumes disclosed a decided reduction in alertness and muscular coordin ation. Patterson said this indicated that presence of the yas in closed automobiles and airplanes may b responsible for many unexplained accidents. Rubber Stamps, prompt deliv ery, lowest prices. All sizes at the Journal office. EED CROSS ROLL CALL The following names have been added to the list of Red Cross mem bers since the last ll3t was published: L. l. McCarty Dr. P. T. Heineman Mrs. P. T. Heineman Mrs. E. W. Cook Miss Olive Jones John W. Elliott Marie Nolting Blanche Horning Olive Horning Marjorie Lohnes Mrs. Bertha. Shopp James Griffin Mrs. Wm. Baird Swiss to Rush Country - Wide Line of Forts Sudden Invasion Feared Should Neighbors Go to War Alarm ed by Czech Crisis. By ALPHONS THOMA ZURICH, Switzerland (UP) Swit zerland, fearful of becoming the bat tleground of a future European war, i3 planning a vast new "Maginot Line" of its own. The government's aim is to safe guard the country against a possi ble quick invasion in event of. war involving three powerful neighbors, France, Germany and Italy. It is feared that one of those countries might attempt a twift flanking move ment across Swiss territory to "by pass" the virtually impregnable steel walls along the Franco-German and Franco-Italian frontiers. Such an at tack would be virtually the only way Germany or France could strike at each other without hurling mil lions of men against the French Maginot Line and the German Sieg fried Line. Construction of a wall of steel and cnocrete fortifications across Switzer land would cost vast sums, but Swiss military authorities regard it as an urgent necessary. It is expected it would extend across the country along a line from Basle through Lu cerne to St. Gotthard, where smaller fortifications already exist. The scheme, however, is only in the stage of a project at present. Alarmed by Czech Crisis Meanwhile, Switzerland is hasten ing toward other urgent defense measures following the Czechoslo vakian crisis which, in the opinion of competent Swiss military author ities, found its war preparations wholly inadequate. Several hundred small blockhouses have been built along the frontiers, while the valley of Sargens, which the anschluss of Germany and Aus tria made a weak link in the chain of frontier defenses, now is fortified heavily. The number of troops man ning the frontiers hitherto 10 com panies is being considerably in creased, while special plans have been drawn up for speedy mobiliza tion .of all men in border districts liable to military service. Under this reorganization, it will take only a few hours for reserves to join their units. The Swiss army, which is based largely upon machine gun units, to day has a strength of about 400,000, including the recently organized ter ritorials or "third line" troops. It has no tanks, however, and suffers from a deficiency in heavy artillery and anti-tank guns. Switzerland also possesses only a tiny air force of about 120 first line planes and vir tually no anti-aircraft guns. Plans are under way for build ing up the air force to a total of at least 500 planes. This, however, is expected to take considerable time as the Swiss aircraft industry still is in its infancj'. The one existing fac-! tory now is turning out single-seater fighters modeled on thel atest ! French types. Other combat planes have been bought in Germany, while an air mission is studying the possi bility or buying planes in the United States. The production of anti-aircraft guns is forging ahead rapidly, as Switzerland already is equipped with a heavy machine industry capable of turning out these guns. Switzerland's new defense pro gram naturally will involve the coun try in heavy expenditure. To cover this the Radical-Democratic party in December, in conjunction with other parties, will propose in federal par liament a special military capital levy of 1 per cent on all owners of capital. It will be known as a "wehropfer" or "defense sacrifice." It is estimated this levy would real ize about $125,000,000. Switzerland in budgeting' for an ordinary military expenditure in 1939 or 140.000,000 Swiss francs ($60,870,000). Since 1913 it has spent more than $260. 000,000 on special defense measures. Want ads are read and almost Invariably get results. Dr. Emil Hacha Named Head of Czechoslovakika Succeeds Eduard Benes Who Resign ed After Crisis with Germany; Takes Office at Once. PRAGUE, Nov. 30 (UP) Dr. Emil Hacha, president or the high court of administration, was elected presi dent of Czechoslovakia today. The national assembly elected Hacha by a vote of 272 to 39 blank ballots, the largest majority ever re ceived in a Czech presidential elec tion. After the election Premier Jan Syrovy went to Hacha's apartment and accompanied him to parliament where he immediately took the oath of office. Hacha, elected by parliament, suc ceeds Eduard Benes, who resigned shortly after Czechoslovakia sur rendered territory to Germany. Premier Jan Syrovy and his cab inet, which ruled the country firmly while it was feared the crisis would result in a general European war, was expected to resign at once. Conferences between Czech, Slo vak and Ruthenian leaders were held yesterday and last night to deter mine who would be invited to accept governmental posts and to further the political development of the na tion. The Czech press expressed a belief that no political party officials nor military leaders would be included in the new cabinet. The new central government will be composed of a premier and five "common" ministers foreign, na tional defense, finance, communica tions, economic recovery, seven min isters for Bohemia and Moravia interior, justice, education, agricul ture, commerce, public works and social administration five ministers representing Slovakia and three rep resenting Ruthcnia. The expected to tal was 21. That one of the "com mon" ministers would be a Slovak was considered a certainty. There was no indication when Hacha would designate a new pre mier to replace Syrovy. Hacha Long has held a high place in Czechoslovak civil life. He held office under the Austro-Hungarian empire, Vhen Czechoslovakia was founded in 1918, he became one of its foremost legal authorities. In 1925 he was elected president or the high court or administration, which determines the legality of public ad ministration under the constitution. Last summer he served as an ex pert for the government, meeting with the various Czechoslovak minor ities in an attempt to draft a new language law. He was born in 1S72. He was edu cated at Prague college and univer sity and entered the Austrian civil service in 1S98. After the start of the World war he was appointed to the Austrian high court of admin istration and served until 1918 when he became a member of the Czecho slovak court. He is author of many treatises in the Czechoslovak encyclo pedia of public law. L.Vfe From Monday's Daily Miss Anne McGloin of Kansas City was the guest of Miss Georgia White over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. John P. Claassen of Omaha were visiting with friends in Plattsmouth yesterday. Attorney C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water, was here today to attend to some matters in the county and dis trict court. Thorton Baker was a visitor over Sunday at Sharpsburg, Iowa, his old home and where he spent the time with his relatives and friends. From Wednesday's Daily H. F. Comer of Union was a busi ness visitor in Plattsmouth today. Miss Anna Marie Rea left last night for Hayes, Kansas where she will spend a time visiting with her uncle, John Bissing. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE The marriage of Gilbert C. Baker and Frances Carroll Addington, both of Omaha, took place Sunday morn ing with Judge A. H. Duxbury of ficiating in joining the lives of the two young people. The bridal couple was accompanied by Beulah Adding ton and Charles - Compton, also of Omaha, who witnessed the ceremony. NOW IN Oil AHA Edward A. Rosen moved his fam ily to 2964 . Poppleton Avenue In Omaha. Nebraska last week. His change in address was made because of his moving bis business to Omaha. EAGLE IB ITEMS A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. Phillips on Friday, Novem ber 25th. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Althouse are the proud parents of a boy born on Thanksgiving day. Miss Elinor Longman, who teaches school at Neligh, spent her holiday vacation with -home folks. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Oberle and Sherry Lee of Lincoln spent Thanks giving day with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle. Miss Madonna Adee of Peru was the holiday guest of Miss Jean Marie Stewart. She returned to Peru Sun day evening. Mrs. George Altman and daughters of Culbertson visited her father, Theodore Wachter and other rela tives last week. Mr. and Mrs. Orill Allen of Emer ald were visiting relatives and friends in Eagle on Tuesday after noon of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dobeck and children of Havelock spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Tmmble end Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. George Trimble and Merna were guests on Thanksgiving Day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Brinton in Lincoln. Sunday guests at the A. W. Adams home were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobson and Cecil Jacobson and children of Sprague-Martell. Mr. and Mrs. Dana Schneider of Ogallala have been spending their vacation with Mrs. Schneider's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Vickers and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson and Mrs. Anna Earl enjoyed their holi day dinner in Lincoln with Mr. Hudson's 6ister, Mrs. Frank Deason and Mr. Deason. Mr. and Mrs. Orril Allen, Ken neth and Laverne of Emerald and Mrs. Voyal Wall and family spent Thanksgiving day with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Allen. Mr.. and Mrs. Jay Busker of Akron, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Adams and E. P. Betts spent Thanksgiving Day in Lincoln at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Simmons. Mr. and Mrs.- George Vierick, of Los A.ngeles, California, have been vipitiug Mrs. Vierick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Longman and fam ily for the past ten days. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius McCarthy of Burwell came to Eagle the first of the week after having been in formed of the passing of Mrs. Mc Carthy's father, Mr. E. J. Burns. Mrs. E. H. Schmidt and daughters Bernice and Phyllis of Chicago ar rived last Wednesday and visited until Saturday with Mrs. Schmidt's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Morgan and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hurch had as their guests on Thanksgiving day, Mr. and Mrs. John Reitter and John Lowell and Mrs. John McMeen and daughter, June, of Lincoln, and Mr. ana Mrs. J. B. Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pump and fam ily arrived in Eagle Sunday evening by motor from Rochester, Minne sota. They will remain here with relatives for a few days and as soon a3 Mr. Pump is able they plan to kave for their home at Venango. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wall enter tained at dinner last Thursday, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Wall of West Point, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomson and sons of Palmyra, Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ru dolph and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Umland and family. Rev. and Mrs. Donald Springer motored to Omaha last Wednesday and visited over Thursday with Springer's mother, Mrs. Ella Spring- cr. They spent lasi r nuay anu mi urday with Mrs. Springer's parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Nicholas, of Elgin. Mrs. Nicholas accompanied them home and will visit here sev eral days. -T- 1.1 iPlnaWm'innrr TVltlTier A A Thanksgiving dinner was served a, the home of Mrs. S. E. Allen with the following present to enjoy the occasion: Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Allen and Jack, Mrs. Ralph Allen. Robert, Lois and Ruth. Miss Pearl De Haven and George Lambrecht of Lincoln, Miss Annabelle Stannard of Friend, Mrs. E. H. Schwindt and daughters SPECIAL Wayne Hog Supplement fed with your regular Corn Rations will make Your Corn worth $1.00 a Bushel! WAYNE HOG SUPPLEMENT COSTS LESS PER TON THAN TANKAGE Special Price - - $2.45 per bag; $40.00 per ton It Pays to Feed WAYNE Buy It at BEIINK, HATCHERY 333 Main Street PLATTSMOUTH of Chicago, Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Morgan and Mr. and Mrs. George Althouse and family. E. J. Burns Passes Away Word came to relatives in Eagle last Saturday that E. J. Burns had passed away Saturday morning at the home of a brother, Charles Burns, of Los Angeles, California, where he and Mrs. Burns had gone about ten days before for an extended visit. Mr. Burns had not been wc!l for some time, but members of the fam ily had hoped that his condition would improve during his stay in California. Mrs. Burns arrived in Lincoln with the body early Tuesday morn ing. Funeral services have been ar ranged for Wednesday afternoon at two o'clock at the Methodist church in Eagle. Camp Creek Club Meets The Camp Creek club met at the home of Mrs. Fred Muenchau on November 10, with Mrs. Henry Towle assistant hostess. Thirteen members and four visitors were pres ent. The meeting was called to order by the vice president, Mrs. Will Dreeszen. Old and new business were discussed and plans were made for an old fashioned Christmas party to be held December 6, at the home of Mrs. Ernest Thomas, with Mrs. Herman Folken as assistant hostess. The music was led by Mrs. John Fischer, director. Our project lead ers, Mrs. Clarence Frohlich and Mrs. Ernest Thomas gave very interesting facts on old and new methods of making candy. The lesson ended with lots of fun and each had an opportunity to taste the different hinds of candy that were made. De licious refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee were served. A Club Member. AID SANTA CLAUS The following business houses of the city have contributed to the fund for Santa Claus' visit to this city. Others who have not been ap proached are invited to notify the committee of the Plattsmouth Ad club: Mauzy Drug Co., Fricke Drug store, E. A. Wurl, Weyrich & Hadraba, Frank Mullen, C. E. Weecott's Sons, Home Dairy, Bestor & Swatek, Bates Book Store. Richey Lumber & Coal, Cloidt Service Station, Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power, Ladies Toggery, Fetzer Shoe Co., H. M. Soennichsen, Knorr's 5c to $1.00 Store, Egenber ger Grocery. Wm. Puis, Plattsmouth Bakery, Frank Ernearl, Sweenie Cafe, Carl's Market, Ida Waters, Mike Tritsch, L. W. Egrenberger Agency, Plattsmouth State Bank, Rosey's Bar ber Shop, Walter H. Smith, Wm. Schmidtmann, Golding & Stibal Va riety, Tastee Shop. Tidball Lumber Co., Ofe Oil Co., Lorenz Brothers, Bowman's Barber Shop, Dan H. Reichstadt, Glenn Vallery, Dr. W. V. Ryan, Dr. L. S. Pucelik, Dr. R. P. Westover, B. C. Cohn, Shea Cafe, F. H. Gerbeling. Bauer Auto Supply Co., Jacobs Cafe, Don Cramer, Platts mouth Feed Center, Fred Lugsch, John E. Turner, Joe Capwell, Platts mouth Creamery, C. A. Ruse, Ward Clark, Joe Solonron, Farney's Cafe, George Conis, L. D. Hitt, Ben Turner, Gamble Store Agency. Rex York, Charles Vallery, W. A. Robertson, John Levda. Emmons Ptak, Platts mouth Water Corp., Dr. O. C. Hudson, Hinky-Dinky, Etta M. Nickles, F. R. Gobelman. PINOCHLE THURSDAY There will be pinochle for all who wish to enjoy it, Thursday evening at the Recreation Center. "Pinochle Jack" has charge of the program and is looking for a large attendance to take part in the playing. This is the first playing in two weeks as the Thanksgiving holiday interfered with the last week party. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE At the office of Judge A. H. Dux bury in the court house Monday aft ernoon occurred the marriage of Carl A. Lindstrom and Lena A. Greiner, both ot Omaha. The judge read the marriage lines and the ceremony was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilson or this city. VISITORS FROM OMAHA Mrs. Edna Neilsen and son Wil liam from Omaha were visiting at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Al bert Warga Sunday and with other friends for a short while. Telephone 107 A. J. Lamborn Named Legion District Head (Continued from rage 1) The convention committees, resolu tions, of which Judge A. H. Duxbury of this city was chairman, the com mittee to select the convention place or which Frank Olson, of Lincoln was hairman and the nominating com mittee of which Victor Wallick of Weeping Water was chairman, then made their reports. The resolutions embodied the need for an adequate national defense program, creation of a more strictly district atmosphere to the meetings over the state, the payment of a bonus to those who had served in service training schools, a part of the service that had been neg lected in the original law. The election of officers was then held and a very spirited contest held for the position of commander. A. J. Lamborn of Palmyra, and Dr. V. Y. Coulter of Syracuse being the nom inees. The final result was that Mr. Lamborn was selected for the post. The new vice-commander named was Dr. Coulter of Syracuse. Father Elmer F. McFadden, of Syracuse, one of the best known figures in the Nebraska Legion, was named as the district chaplain. Frank Boesweter, of Bennet, was named as the sergeant at arms. The newly-elected officers were in ducted by Commander Robert War ing as the convention closed its for mal business session. The Parade The members of the Legion with the Legion Auxiliary staged a parade through the business section of the city at 5 o'clock and which made a very impressive showing of the men and women of the service group. The Plattsmouth junior drum and bugle corps led the parade with their flashy uniforms and 6nappy stride to set the pace for the march ing party. Massed colors and stand ards of the four counties of the dis trict were carried immediately after the group of state and district of ficers. The Greenwood delegation with their small cannon was in evi dence but it was far from the fa mous fieldpiece that had helped blast the way for the boys in '17. The high school band also participated to head the Legion Auxiliary section of the parade. The ladies also had their post standards and colors in the line of march, they having a very large marching group. The Junior Auxiliaries also participated in the line of march which was closed by the city fire truck loaded with the lady members of the service group. Banquet in Evening The banquet at the American Le gion building was one of the crown ing, features of tiie convention and for the occasion the ladies ot the Holy Rosary church had provided a fine repast with a well arranged menu as follows: Fruit Cocktail Virginia Baked Ham Mashed Potatoes with Cream Gravy Candied Sweet Potatoes Pickles Buttered Rolls with Jelly Apple Pie Mints - -Nuts Coffee The tables were handsomely ar ranged with the decorations of small American flags and Legion standards as well as candles to add a most at tractive touch to the setting. Lowell S. Devoe, superintendent of schools, was the toastmaster and through the courtesy of Ray Judah, of Hickman, the public address sys tem carried the program to all parts of the hall. The members of the party were welcomed to the banquet by Com mander E. G. Ofe and who presented Attorney William A. Robertson, who on behalf or the people of the com munity presented Matches to Cary A. Marshall and Raymond J. Larson, long time members of the Legion and who were presented the watches as an appreciation of the work of YOU own a home today how do you know yon will own one tomorrow? IF fire visits you tonight will your insurance cover the cost of all the damage ? Best to be safe ! Qearl G. Davis opficesi awn floob PUtts. Stale pank Bldg. 6k W Mr. Marshall with the Junior drum and bugle corps and Mr. Larson ror his long service with the Boy Scout organization or the city, both or which groups have been sponsored by the Legion post. The recipients made a short response of appreciation for this voluntary gesture or the residents or the city to the two very able workers In community service. The group singing by the veterans was filled with the old songs of war time days and in which many of the talented members from Lincoln join ed in the leading of the numbers. This was a reature in which all en tered with real vigor. The speaker or the evening was Clinton Brome, Omaha attorney and a former captain in the World war, who in a fund or clever humor proved a very interesting part ot the pro gram and also in a more serious mood told or the work or the Legion over the nation in their far-flung pro gram. The floor show directed by Penny Pennington and his night club group closed the banquet entertainment and was enjoyed to the limit by the vet erans in the many clever stunts that were presented. The close of the evening was the convention ball and in which the public participated with the legion naires and their ladies until a late hour. Pick's Top Hatters of Ne braska City furnished the music for the dance. See the poods you buy. CataToo. but how about the ooods when descriptions are alluring enough, you get them7 OVERLAND Theatre . Nebraska City Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues. Mickey Rooney in 'Out West wath the Hardys' with Lewis Stone News, Comedy, Travelogue Balcony. 10? and 20s An .tpprovnl Theatre Shonlag Contest IMeturen! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY !Ot III. K FEATl'H K Jfle 1'ntrirk mid Lloyd Nolnn la . 'King of Alcatraz' A srnsatlonal Action-I'acked picture If there ever as one. And Hurry Carey In a different kind of AVcHtern The Law West of Tombstone AIo Dirk Truey Serial anil Floyd ;illHM A l venture, 'Wanderlust Matinee Sat. ot 2:30 N'l&hts. 7 and 9. Matinee Satnrtlar at 2:.H Adults 25c Children. . .10o SUNDAY - MONDAY Mnnc Morrl and Claire Trevor In 'Valley of the Giants fliants of men liko (liaritH of the forept. All In Technicolor. AIho Com edy, Silly Symphony anil Srw IteelM. M'NDAY MAT1.VKK AT 2:30 .Mjht Show.. 7 aad 9 Matinee, 10-25c Nights, 10-300 TUESDAY ONLY iiaiu;ai dav Ann Shirley and Kdward K.IIIm In 'A Man to Remember A country doctor's dramatic utory. Also Comedy and l.ateot .Ma rea of Time. llatlnee every Tuexday at 2:30 All Shows, 10 and 15o WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY DenniM O'liefr and Klorener Itiee In 'Vacation from Love and J-rk Orkl and l.iiellle Hull la 'The Affairs of Annabel A IMs Show for lU'KuIar AdmNsInn! Surety Bonds am Insurance We represent the largest and the oldest Insurance companies in America. PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE , , , Mmmi - , - mM r -a a -a ii -nat INSURANCE- lCL BONDS"pl$I j pjH)(Byi-HOr 16 Plattsmouth