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KOIHJAY, KAECH 13, 1929. PLATTSMOUTH SESH - WTEELY JOTTR3TAL PAGE THE2X ALVO ' Mrs. S. C. Hardnock received word that her sister, Mrs. John "Woods, of Elmwood, is ill again. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nickel and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Mickle and Jesse Hardnock were helping Mr. and Mrs. Orval Gerbeling. of Murdock, butcher Tuesday. S. C. Hardnock was in TVeepins Water Tuesday afternoon, getting lined up on the farm program, as he is one of the committeemen from his precinct. A chicken pie supper is to be given soon, the proceeds of which will go to support the Boy Scout movement In Alvo. The support of the public will be appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lever moved to a farm northwest of Greenwood last Thursday, where they will make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Lever and small son have been making their home at the Frank Daugherty homo for the past several months. School Children Hear Lecture Tuesday morning during convoca tion, the entire school and teaching staff enjoyed a very instructive il lustrated lecture on "Narcotics" by Mr. Denham. Mr. Denham was ac companied by Mrs. Lora Lloyd Kieck, county superintendent of schools. who has arranged for him to speak to the students of every school in the county. The lecture proved very instruc tive and interesting to the school folks. Undergoes Operation Dan Williams underwent an oper ation Tuesday at the Bryan Memor ial hospital in Lincoln. He has been in a very serious condition and the family holds little hope for his re covery. Celebrates 86th Birthday Mrs. Jennie Rouse celebrated her 86th birthday by enjoying a family dinner at the home of her daughter. Mrs. George Bobbitt and husband of Lincoln on Sunday. Mrs. Rouse b children were all present and many of the grandchildren and the great grandchildren were also there. On Monday, which was the date of her birthday anniversary, many friends called on Mrs. Rouse to con gratulate her and extend their best wishes. W. C. T. IT. Hold Annual Institute The local ladies of the W. C. T. U. held a very interesting meeting Wednesday at the church. Mrs. Mark Nickel, president, presided over the meeting. The morning session was given over to the routine of business and reports. The afternoon session included an NOTICE OF SPECIAL ELECTION Notice is hereby given to the quali fied voters of School District No. 102 of Cass County, Nebraska, that by vote of two-thirds of the District Board of said School District, an election is hereby called and shall be held at the Fire House in the Village of Alvo. in. said District No 102, Cass County, Nebraska, on the 4th day of April, 1939, between the hours of eight o'clock a. m. and eight o'clock p. m., at which elec tion there shall be submitted to the qualified voters of said school dis trict, the following proposition: "Shall the District Board of Trustees of School District Num ber 102 of Cass County, in the State of Nebraska, issue the bonds of said School District in the amount of Five Thousand (15,000.00) Dollars, bearing in terest at a rate of not to ex ceed four per cent (4) per annum, payable semi-annually, bonds to mature in a period not to exceed twenty years; and Shall the District Board of Trustees of said School District cause to be levied annually againRt the taxable property of said school district, a tax suffi cient for the payment of the in terest and principal of said bonds, as the same becomes due. the proceeds of the sale of said bonds to be used for the pur pose of building an addition to and altering the present school building, and furnishing the necessary furniture and ap paratus for the same in said School District No. 102 of Cass County. Nebraska?" "The ballots to be voted upon and cast at said election shall have print ed thereon the foregoing proposition, with the words: FOR said bond issue and said annual tax levy AGAINST said bond issue and said annual tax levy Voters who desire to vote in favor of said proposition will indicate the same by marking an X in the square following the words 'For said bond issue and said annual tax levy.' Voters who desire to vote against said proposition will indicate same by marking an X in- the square fol lowing the words 'Against said bond issue and said annua tax levy." " By order of the said District Board this 8th day of March. 1939. WILLARD TIMBLIN, Secretary Board of Education School District No. 102. ml3-4M THE CRITERION For Over a Century John Deere Im plements Have Led the Field The sign of the John Deere line has always stood for quality machiu ery. This equipment has always given satisfaction. The John Deere lines is ably repre sented in the ALVO community by J. B. ELLIOTT who specializes in service and repairs. He is always ready to serve you and you are al ways welcome at his place of busi ness. Large volume, and small profits is his system and has resulted in an increased number of customers. Agri culture has always been the most important industry in the community and J. B. ELLIOTT OF ALVO has done his part in furthering its best interests during the six years he has been In the implement business there. He has always handled the John Deere line during this time. He car ries a complete stock of genuine fac tory replacement parts. He has built his business on service and expects to continue along these lines. Now is the time to get your trac tor or implements in shape for spring work. Elliott's feature an outstanding repair service. For real service call on J. B. EL LIOTT OF ALVO and you will not be disappointed. We heartily recom mend him, knowing that any trans action with him will be satisfactory. illustrated lecture on "Narcotics and Their Reactions," by Mr. Denham. who is making a tour of the county and presenting these lectures. Mrs. Kieck, the county superintendent of schools of Cass county, was present and introduced Mr. Denham. Mrs. Bell Jack, of Eagle, was present and gave a splendid book review on "The Life of Frances Wil lard." Don Davis favored the ladies by singing a solo. Mrs. - Coatman and Mrs. Froelich sang a duet. Several ladies from Eagle were present for the meeting. During the noon hour all present enjoyed a covered dish luncheon. Repairing Home Frank Edwards, who recently pur chased the former home of Mr.. Shaeffer, is digging a basement under the house. Mr. Edwards has re shingled the house and is doing con siderable repair work and some re modeling. When finished, the Edwards fam ily will have a comfortable home. P. T. A. Date March 22 Due to a conflict in dates, th3 P. T. A. meeting for March has been postponed to March 22. This program promises to be one of the very best for the year. The school will furnish this pro gram, which will feature musicp.l numbers by the Glee clubs and band. The dramatic department will pre sent a one act play and several dra matic readings. Everyone is invited to attend Please remember the change in dates. Become Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rueter became the grandparents of a fine big boy with the happy event of their daugh ter, Mrs. Dewey Moore and husband of near Weeping Water being par ents of a fine son born to them one day last week. The mother is the former Miss Blanche Rueter. Flower Club to Eeopen The S. O. S. Garden club will re open their meetings with a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. John Banning, at one o'clock Tues day afternoon, March 14th. The program will include reports by the school children on the results of the flower seeds they planted last year. Last spring the S. O. fa. club furnished flower seeds for the child ren of four grades In the school and Mrs. Frank Taylor presented thes; to the children and gave a very in teresting talk. The club sponsored this project to encourage interest in flower and garden growing. Mrs. Bornemeier will give the lesson, which will be "Early Spring Blooms." The program committee for the new club year includes Metsdames Dimmitt, Timblin and Bornemeier. They will be assisted by the cluD president, Mrs. Frank Taylor, in the preparation of the programs. NEW SHINING STAND Thomas Solomon has opened a shining stand In the Cozy barber shop of Arnold Lillie where he is looking after the needs of the patrons In his line. The stand is now operating Social Workers Flower Club Has 25th Annivers'y Event Held at Mynard Community Euilding Largely Attended by Members and Friends. A, very unusual as v. ell as im portant event took place Wednesday afternoon, March 8, 1939 at the My nard Community hall when the So cial Worker's Flower club entertain ed a large number of former mem bers and presidents of the neigh boring clubs at a two course lunch eon, it being their silver anniversary. Twenty-five years ago this club was organized by Mrs. W. A. Taylor, now deceased. The first meeting was held at her home with ten ladies present, and during all these years has been very active. Ten years ago this club celebrated their 15th anni versary which was one of the big events of the year. The community hall was decorated very artistically for this silver jubilee in the club colors, blue and white. On entering, the guests passed through a decorated latticed arch way which led to the dining tables. The stage was banked with plants, flowers, ferns and wall vases which gave a very charming setting. Silver and white was arried out in the table decorations. The cen terpieces for each table were mirrors and contained silver bowls of cut flowers, white carnations and blue sweet peas and ferns. The same flow ers were used in the vases. Silver candles tied with silver and white ribbons in "crystal holders on silver doilies were used. The nut cups or favors were very dainty. The handles contained a silver scroll and the number 25 in the scroll were very unique. The napkins were of silver and white. Five young ladies, Mary Ann Le pert, Velma Shrader, Mary Ellen Kaufman. Edith Yandervoort and Alice Sharpnack served in the dining room and wore dainty white aprons and caps trimmed in blue, gifts of the club. Messages and letters of greeting were received from Mrs. Grace Wiles Hall, and Elizabeth . Hall of Grant, Nebr, Mrs. Nelle Taylor Furlong. Steamboat Springs, Colorado, Mrs. Emily Troop, Kearney, and Mrs. Wm. Daily of Omaha. Nebr. The Neighborly Nine club pre sented the club with a beautiful bouquet of cut flowers. Mrs. Fred 'Spangler, president of the club, presided at this meeting. The program consisted of a reading by Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger. Roll call of all former members of the club by Mrs. J. L. Stamp. Vocal solo by Mrs. Chester Wiles. Brief talks from presidents of neighboring clubs in cluded: Mrs. Fannie Crosser, Mrs. Al bert Griffin, Mrs. Nellie Spangler, Mrs. Chester Wiles, Mrs. Elmer Tritsch. Mrs. Nellie Wetenkamp, Mrs. Mary Gobelman, Mrs. Greeley Beil and Mrs. Ernest Hutchison of Paci fic Junction, Iowa. Mrs. George Mumm gave a history of the club and also read a poem which was received from Mrs. Grace Wiles Hall and Elizabeth Hall of Grant, Nebr., which was appreciated. Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom gave a very good talk which was greatly appre ciated. It was a very pleasant gathering and enjoyed by all. Grant, Nebraska, March 4, 1939. Social Worker's Flower Club. Plattsmouth, Nebraska: Dear Friends, of those by-gone, en joyable days: We received your request, which in so many ways. Brought back the dim past, with its smiles and its tears. As it builded a span, 'cross the chasm of years. It bridged the expanse, between us and you. And changed the old highway to one that was new: I It shortened the distance and cut out detours Made a most direct route from our heart to yours. ve i8D we mignt join you, on Wednesday March 8, Be with you, that day, just to help celebrate. Yet, I fear, 'twould not all, be joy ous and gay, For, sadly, we'd long for those now gone away, To never return who belonged ' to our band. When we were back with wou In the old home land. Those, who, at each meeting, were always found there. We'd miss, and think oft, of each lone vacant chair. - 1 ... - Ah! "Twenty-five YearR" ia n Inn tr long way, If counted by steps that we take ev'ry day And "Twenty-five Years" 1r a lone- long while If counted by units of each weary mne That we travel, in journeying, to ana rro, To all of the places we find we must Tes, "Twenty-five Years" is a very, long time. If counted by strokes of the hourly chime By ticking of clocks, and the pul sating heart. Or the spaces between, when loved ones must part. Yet, on looking backv.-ard, when sometimes we see Through mists, old time faces. In sweet memory, Those years do not rate so unend ingly long. Nor the time since we met, with laughter and song. To joyously while those hours away Almost, it then seems, that 'twere but yesterday. We cannot be with you, in person, I fear, But, I promise, in spirit, we'll be very near. Accept, for the nice invitation, our thanks. And, too, our regrets, that we can't join the ranks. With greetings to all, both old friends and new, We wish you God speed, as we bid you adieu. Mrs. Grace Wiles Hall, Elizabeth G. Hall. PASSING OF AGED MAN From Saturday's Dally Joseph Benson, 8 8, passed away this morning at 4 o'clock at the Cass county farm where he has re sided for the past year. Mr. Benson has not been in the best of health for the past five years, he being bed fast, and during the past week had failed rapidly until death came to his relief. Mr. Benson was a resident of Louis ville where he had made his home for several years. In his younger years he followed the vocation as a sailor and had the honor of sailing the seven seas. Following that he came back where he was employed in the quarry at Louisville and, since the death of his parents, had been living alone until his age and health forced him to retire. Mr. Benson was taken to the county farm last April where he resided until the time of his death. As far as could be determined there are no immediate relatives that survive his passing. The body was taken to the Sattler funeral home where funeral services will be held on Monday. CONDUCT STORY HOUR The Gregg patrol of the local Girl Scout3. with Mrs. Dow Armstrong as supervisor, had charge of the story hour presented at the Plattsmouth public library Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. A large number of the youngsters as well as the patrons were present to witness the program. A playlet entitled "hirley's Birth day Party" written by Miss Shirley Burcham was enacted by the girls. A poem. "Gtiests from Whittier Land" was also acted out by each of the members. Miss Delores Ruse, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude A. Ruse, was heard in two piano num bers, "The Umbrella Man," and "Orvetta Waltz." E0B WHITE PATROL The Bob White patrol met for its week meeting. Wednesday at the home of Sanford Short. The meeting was called to order by Billy Hula, patrol leader. We discussed advance ment and first class first aid. It was derided that we pay a nickel a month dues. After the meeting came to a close a delightful lunch was served. Those present were Billy Hula, San ford Short. Raymond Evers. Keith Dashner. Albert Richards. Kenneth White, Robert Grassman and George Jacobs. GEORGE JACOBS. PARENTS OF SON Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Smith, liv ing in the south part of the city, are the proud parents of a baby boy born to them- Wednesday morning. The mother and little son are doing very nicely. Wednesday' Sjpecnal CLEANING & PRESSING Cash and, Carry No One Day Service MEN'S 2- Piece Suits 3- Piece Suits Top Coats Felt Hats Any Two Plain Garm'ts $ a .oo Any Combination of the Above Garments 25 Off on Other Garments Wednesday LUGSCH CLEANERS Phone 166 - 416 Main St. - Plattsmouth Girls' State to be Inaugurated in Nebraska American Legion Auxiliary Backing Program for Girls Similar to the Legion's for Boys. Last year the American Legion in Nebraska sponsored "Boys' State,' a program of education in American government based on participation and experience. So' successful was the project that not only is it to be carried out again this year, but a separately organized and conducted "Girls' State" is being sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Plattsmouth unit has been con tacted regarding the sponsoring of a girl from the Junion class in high school, and will quite likely do so. Girls State, being a new experi ment will not attempt as large an enrollment as set for Boys' State. The Auxiliary executive committee has considered the matter and re acted favorably to sponsoring a girl for the week's training period. So far, no steps have been taken to sponsor a boy at Boys' State. Ap plication to sponsor two boys last year at Boys' State was turned down due to quota for this district being filled. PINOCHLE SCORES A very large number were present last evening at the weekly pinochle session held every Thursday evening at the Recreation Center at 8 o'clock. In the women's division. Miss Florence Rhoades won with a ccore of 6270, and John Richardson won the highest honor with a score of 7380. The following are the individual scores: Phvllia Robbing. 4S20: Hiram Bat ten, 5090; Maymie Mendenhall. 5470; Arley lester, 57 3U; ciyue urmain, 5250; E. A. Cadwell, 5520: Jerry Semerad , 4330; Edward Stewart, 4680; Frank Kalasek, 4830; Milo Pnltmi. R390: Robert Brittain. 5650: Ronald Lester, 4870; Roy Rice, 4 470; Thomas Spencer Solomon, i44u; George Jacobs, 4500; Mrs. Emmet Rice. 5060; Jerry Konfrst, 5290; Frank Konfrst, 4450; John Rich ardson, 73S0; Emmet Rice, 4730; Florence Rhoades, 6270. OVERPASS LETTING SOON The state highway department will hold the letting of a large group of highway projects on March 30th at Lincoln. State Engineer Tilley an nounced Thursday. Among the proj ects to be let is that of the federal aid grade crossing at Murray which has been projected for some time. The letting will include grading, viaduct guard rail and bituminous surfacing. This viaduct with a sim ilar one at Fairbury is expected to total $170,000 for the two projects. The viaduct will eliminate a bad condition and dangerous crossing at Murray, which was the scene of a fatal auto accident some three years ago. VISITS IN OLD HOME From Friday's Dally Mrs. Inez Baylor, of Akron, Ohio, was in the city today to visit at the home of her aunt, Mrs. J. II. McMaken and other relatives and old time friends. Mrs. Baylor has been at Hugo, Colorado, to visit her mother, Mrs. Eva Reese and is now on her way back to Ohio. She ex pects to resume her trip east this afternoon. VISIT AT OMAHA From Thursday's Daily Miss Alpha C. Peterson and Miss Marie Kaufmann were in Omaha to day where they spent a few hours attending to some business matters and calling on friends. LADIES Mannish Suits PI.I-Pc. Dresses Spring Coats 2 Plain Skirts UPPER CLASSMEN WTN In the interclass basketball games at the high school Wednesday after noon the seniors and juniors were the winners, the seniors winning from the sophomores 63 to 50 while the juniors nicked the freshmen C6 to 23. The senior-sophomore battle was a free scoring affair with Reed and Rebal leading the seniors and Jim Yelick and Noble proving the most effective in scoring for the sophs. The box score: , Seniors (G3) FG FT PF TP B. Yelick, f 112 3 Rebal. f 10 4 1 24 i Hayes, c 3 0 0 6 Reed, g 10 5 2 25 Wall, g 2 0 4 4 Sedlak, f 0 1 1 1 Brink, g 0 0 2 0 26 11 12 63 Sophomores (50) FG FT PF TP J. Yelick, f 11 0 1 22 Minor, f 12 3 4 Noble, c 7 1 1 15 Davis, g 3 0 4 C Mauzy, g 0 0 3 1 Powell 0 13 1 Miller 10 2 2 23 4 17 27 In the junior-frosh battle, Ed Smith, Bill Steinkamp and Joe York were the big three in garnering in the points for the juniors. For the frosh Ralph Hilt, Bill Gayer and Don Martin were most effective in their shooting eye. The box score: Juniors (66) FG FT PF TP Devoe, f 0 0 3 0 Steinkamp, f 9 0 2 18 Smith, c 10 4 3 24 York, g 8 2 1 18 White, g 0 0 2 0 All bee. c 10 0 2 Knorr, g 2 0 14 30 6 12 66 Freshmen (23) FG FT PF TP Martin, f 2 11 Slatinsky, f 0 2 1 Larson, c 0 0 0 Hilt, g 3 2 1 Gayer, g 3 2 2 Marshall 0 0 0 Favors 0 0 0 8 7 5 MECHANICS AND MA CHINISTS WANTED In view of the improving busi ness outlook and because of the in creased activities in the aviation field, the Plattsmouth office of the Nebraska State Employment Service reports that inquiries from various parts of the United States have been received concerning the availability of skilled mechanics and machinists. For this reason the office is in terested in securing the names and addresses and a record of the exper ience of all skilled mechanics and machinists who are not now work ing at their trade and who have had aircraft experience, or who would be interested in securing training in aircraft mechanics. Any applicant who has previously registered and who has not contacted the Plattsmouth office during the past 30 days should call at the office and renew his subscription. It is requested that any person in this community having the above mentioned skills, visit the office at his earliest opportunity for the pur pose of registering. LEARNS OF DEATH The members of the William Oliver family here have received word of the death at Detroit, Mi:h., of Frank McLeer, a brother of the late Mrs. Oliver, Mr. McLeer being buried on March 6th and his sister here on March 4th. The letter was for a sister of the two, Mrs. Nellie La Wanda, 84, the last member of the immediate family. Rubber Stamps, Targe or small, at right prices at the Journal. A SPECIAL jy n r r ISO C ifl . TO BE HELD AT Plattsniouth Sole Sana Tuesday, AT 1:00 P. M. We are Featuring Bred Sows We have 25 Head Consigned Now All from Good Herds Including SPOTS - REDS - BLACKS - WHITES I You Care to Brine Any Other Hind o Stoclt Bo So EtARL GROSSHANS, Mgr. New Radio Orchestra is Seeking Name Peter Gradoville, Leader of Orchestra Heard From Station WAAW on Wednesday Program. The newly organized Bohemian and popular Plattsmouth orchestra under the direction of rvtr-r Grado ville played for its first time ov r radio station WAAW Wednesday afternoon from 4 o'clock until 4:45 p. m. The orchestra play-d under the sponsorship of the South Omaha Electric Shop and will continue to play under that sponsorship in the future. The orchestra may be heard every Wednesday afternoon from 4 to 4:45 and the music lovers of the city are asked to take advantape of the privilege by listening in and send their requests for numbers to be played on some afternoon. A special feature nas heard on the Wednesday afternoon program. Joseph Fronek. a well known and popular vocalist of Crete, Nebras ka, wasp resent and rendered a num ber of Bohemian vocal solos, the or chestra playing the accompaniment. The orchestra and its leader, Peter Gradoville, are conducting a contest among the radio friends and listen ers in which they are to submit a name that will be appropriate for the orchestra. Th contest began Wednesday and the contestants have until Saturday, March 18 to submit their entries. It is hoped that the entries from the Plattsmouth vicin ity will be numerous. Anyone is eligible; old and young may par ticipate in the contest. Just mail your entries to radio station WAAW and the best name submitted and chosen for the orchestra will re ceive a handsome award. The local orchestra has received the highest praise and comment by the entire staff of WAAW. Such com pliments should make the orchestra feel that it is an asset to the city of Plattsmouth, where members of the orchestra reside. MARRIED AT CITY HALL Thursday afternoon at 5 o'clock at the office of Judge C. L. Graves in the city hall occurred the mar riage of Miss Julia Marie Skinner of Missouri Valley, Iowa, and Howard G. Orchard of Primghar, Iowa. The marriage lines were read by Judge Graves and the ceremony wit nessed by Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rob erts of Loveland, Iowa, close friends of the young people. The bridal party following the wedding enjoyed a wedding supper at the Jacobs cafe. Phona new llama to He. B. Farm SEEDS Sweet Clover, bushel $3.50 A Very Good Grade An Excellent Grade, bu $4.25 Our Finest Grade, bu $4.80 Slightly Lower Prices on Full Bag Lots Red Clover, bushel $11.50 Erome Grass, per lb 17c Alsyke Clover, per lb 22c Orchard Grass, per lb 22 C Red Top, per lb 15c Timothy, per bu $2.25 GARDENERS, ATTENTION Our Garden Seed Stock IS NOW VERY COMPLETE Get Yours Now Destor & Sivalek Go. Phone 151 433 Main St. Plattsmouth, Nebr. V Marc n h n full blast. go.