LIONDAY, MAY 22. 1939.
PAGE THPXE
PLATTSMOTJTS SEMI - WT.TTTT.Y jotTSITAL
C. W. Motter
is Speaker at
Civic Meeting
Large Group at Hotel Plattsmouth
Hear Fremont Chamber of Com
merce Secretary in Address.
From Friday's tny
A very much interested and appre
ciative audience of local people were
at the Hotel Plattsmouth last eve
ning to attend the meeting of the
Chamber of Commerce and at which
C. W Motter, secretary of the Fre
mont Chamber of Commerce, was the
chief speaker and with short talks by
several local people. Mr. Motter who
long has been active in positions of
public contact left a real worthwhile
message with his hearers.
President J. Howard Davis of the
Chamber of Commerce presided and
told of the purposes of tho meeting
in interesting the citizens in the work
of the Chamber of Commerce and
community upbuilding.
Mr. Davis introduced a number
of school directors who had been
invited as special guests and which
comprised Sam Gilmour, Fritz Sie
moneit, Victor Stoehr, Louis Friede
rich, L. G. Meisinger and Martin
Sporer, as well as Ordell Hennings.
secretary of the Junior Chamber of
Commerce and Miss Wilhelmina Hen
richsen. president of the Junior Wom
an's club, two recently formed civic
bodies.
Talks on Industries
The theme of the meeting was to
be industry and agriculture, or
"Smokestacks and Strawstacks" and
A. L. Tidd, chairman of the indus
tries committee was presented and
gave a very fine talk on the develop
ment of civic interest and community
industrial growth. Mr. Tidd well
ctated that no industry was ever
juilt except that some man built it,
no community built that the men
&nd women in it had not built it. He
cited Chicago a few years ago when
eight civic leaders agreed to give one
tenth of their time to the community
development and their efforts had
brought on the greatest of civic
growth and expansion. In the modern
day women had contributed a great
part to the building of communities
and industries. Mr. Tidd gave a his
tory of the Flower club and the an
nual flower show that had attracted
statewide attention and which de
veloped from the hard work of a
few individuals until it had grown
to very large proportions with 200
different entries that represented 900
homes. While the ity had two large
industries, that of the IJREX shops
and the Norfolk Facking Co., the
prospects were excellent that there
would be more here. Mr. Tidd stated
that his committee had contacted a
large number of industries and that
much favorable comment was re
ceived and a number very much in
terested in the prospects of Platts
nouth as an industrial center. He
also told of the starting of the river
navigation on June 1st and its prom
ise of hope to the middle west for de
veloping industries for the future.
This city made the ideal port for the
south Platte territory and would
develop some real results of the river
navigation. He cited the interest of
the Burlington in the loral situation
in development and the advantages
of this city as a railroad center to add
to the shipping facilities in case of
establishment of river navigation to
the sections farther west in the
state. Mr. Tidd cited a number of
activities and buildings that had
been secured as the result of the in
dividual effort of himself and others.
It was this getting after the object
desired that finally resulted in the
success.
Speaks on 4-H Work
Mr. George K. Hetrick, or the
agricultural committee, presented
Richard Spangler, well known young
farmer, who discussed the advantages
of an organized farm program and
4-H work that had helped develop a
higher standard of agriculture in the
country and particularly in the mid
dle west. Mr. Spangler outlined some
of the developments of the 4-H work
in the nation and pointed to the
Tact that the state having the largest
4-H enrollment was Alabama with
90,000 members, while all over the
country the increasing interest was
shown in new clubs, and in beef and
pig lubs the young people learned
many developments in the successful
handling of the modern day farm and
its problems.
"Smokestacks and Strawstacks"
Mr. Motter was presented by Mr.
Davis and as usual, "Red" as he is
so well known in this section of Ne
braska, was in his best vein with an
array of clever humor and hard and
pertinent facts as to the civic inter
ests and needs. Under, Mr. Motter,
Fremont Chamber of Commerce ac
tivities have reached a high peak, it
ranks as one of the most popular
cities in .the state for public gather
ings. Mr. Motter praised the excel
lent work of the local industries com
mittee and the development of the
4-H work as the best means of pro
moting "Smokestacks and Straw
stacks." Mr. Motter stated that the present
trend in large industries was to break
up the great units and have plants
established in many parts of the na
tion where living conditions were
better and the contentment of work
ers more likely. In recent years labor
troubles and difficulties as well as
heavy tax problems had made indus
try look forward to decentralization
plans and in which this section of
the nation might look forward to a
share. Nebraska was one of the
states most favored by the fact of
its freedom from many of the nui
sarice taxes of other states, its ex
cellent light and power facilities and
rates, home possibilities and also the
great advantage of the rail and water
transportation systems. He told of
the great interest that the "white
spot" campaign had made in the
nation and the interest that it had
centered on Nebraska and its fine
rystem of government.
The speaker also stressed the fact
that while government might give
relief to sustain life among the peo
ple, as a matter of necessity, it was
only by the absorbing of unemploy
ment through private employment
that any definite success could be
ichieved. He also urged that a com
plete and accurate survey cf a city
,r community should be made that all
of the necessary facts as to schools.
churches, recreational programs could
ie placed in the hands of those who
might desire to locate their industries
in new localities. He urged that all
information be correct and to the
point in the surveys.
Mr. Motter also touched on the
matter of the promotion of the things
that a community has, building and
supporting these as well as seeking
new ones. He gave several instances
of this kind at Fremont and urged
that the community know itself and
its factories and industries.
Mr. Motter called the attention of
the audience to the fact that the
state is agricultural in its basic in
dustry, that the things that are raised
on the farm are those which form
the output of the state and which
should receive promotion. The speak
er pointed out that beef and pork
are raised on the Nebraska farm and
then shipped out of the state to be
processed and then brought back to
the state for sale. Corn is raised in
Nebraska and then shipped east
where it is converted into foods and
shipped back to be consumed by the
people who produced it. Lard, a
product of Nebraska farms and pack
ing plants. Buffers while substitute
oils and grasses are imported for
cooking and 11 food use. Mr. Motter
raised the question of why not pro
cess these articles in Nebraska,
uniting Nebraska agriculture to Ne
braska industry.
In a short talk on retail promo
tion Mr. Motter gave a resume of a
questionnaire that had been sent out
in the Fremont area and gave sev
eral of the answers that had been
received a3 to the reaction of the
patrons to the lerk or employes in
the retail stores in which they had
traded. In the criticism, the largest
had been that of the indifference of
the clerk, the second that of ignor
ance of prices and the material that
they were selling, while the third
was that of making mistakes and say
ing nothing about it to the customer,
who later found the mistake made.
These were the most frequently cited
criticisms of the work of the retail
ctore worker. ,
After the speaking a very fine
luncheon was served by the manage
ment of the hotel for the Chamber of
Commerce to their guests.
WAS THIS CONSTITUTIONAL?
Though research workers of the
Federal Writers' Project, WPA, found
the following novel marriage cere
mony reported in an 1893 Nebraska
newspaper, they do not vouch for its
authenticity. It was related that a
western Nebraska justice of the
peace, in tying the marital knot,
used this form: "Do you solemnly
Gwear that you will support the Con
stitution of the United States, the
Constitution of the State of Nebraska
and perform the duties of man and
wife to the best of your ability?"
HERE FB0M TEXAS
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mareshall, of
El Paso, Texas, are here for a visit
at the home of Mrs. Carl Kopischka,
mother of Mrs. Mareshall, as well as
the old time friends. They made the
trip by car and enjoyed visits at
Fort Worth and Dallas, Texas, Okla
homa City, and Wichita, Kansas.
They are planning on motoring to
Montana and Oregon to visit relatives
and thence to California for the
world's fair before returning to their
home.
JOCIAL
From Thursday's Daily
Presbyterian Circles Meet
The five circles of the First Pres
byterian church held their May busi
ness meetings Wednesday as follows.
Each circle reported a better than
average attendance:
Circle 1 met at the home of Mrs.
L. G. Meisinger with Mrs. Leonard
Stoehr as associate hostess. Thirty
three members were present. The
meeting was presided over by the
circle chairman, Mrs. Leonard Stoehr.
Mrs. Wiley Sigler, missionary chair
man, led the devotionals which pre
ceded the business session. A social
hour was observed immediately fol
lowing the business meeting. A
mncheon served by the hostesses
followed the social hour.
Mrs. Philip Hirz entertained Circle
.. at her home on Pearl street with
eighteen members in attendance. The
circle had as a guest Mrs. Lois Troop
f Lincoln, who is ninety-one years
of age. Mrs. Henry Schneider, circle
chairman, presided over thi3 meeting
with Mrs. Stephen Wiles giving the
missionary lesson. The regular busi
ness was transacted during the after
noon. During the afternoon Mrs.
Troop favored the meeting with three
favorite readings. Following the
meeting the hostesses, Mrs. Philip
Hirz, Mrs. Robert Cappell and Mrs.
Jess Warga served refreshments.
Circle 3 was entertained at the
home of Mrs. E. H. Bernhardt, Mrs.
H. F. Gansemer and Mis3 Estelle
Caird serving as the associate hos
tesses. This circle had as an out of
town guest, Mrs. Leslie Gansemer of
Portland, Oregon. The business ses
sion was presided over by the circle
chairman, Mrs. II. F. Gansemer. The
devotionals were in charge of Mrs.
Luke Wiles and Mrs. Richard Bever
age, missionary chairman, gave a
talk. Following the business meeting
Mrs. Everett Pickens gave a number
of piano numbers as a part of the
program. Refreshments served by the
hostesses concluded the afternoon
meeting.
The country home of Mrs. Sterling
ngwerson was the scene of a gath
ering of Circle 4, this circle report
ing thirty-two present. This circle
also had a special guest, Miss Kath-
ryn Tower of Laurel, Nebraska. Mrs.
Searl Davis, circle chairman, presided
at the business meeting which was
preceded by the devotionals given
by Mrs. Clayton Cross, assisted by
Mrs. Carl Schneider. This was fol
lowed by the serving of a luncheon by
the committee in charge.
Mrs. George Hetrvck served as hos
tess to Circle 5 at her home, she be
ing assisted by Mrs. Fred Mumm,
Mrs. Jake Tritsch, and Miss Esther
Tritsch. Mrs. William Schmidtmann,
fr.. circle chairman, presided at the
netting. Mrs. C. H. Martin led thv
devotionals. The regular business
Jieeting was held. The club also had
wo guests, Miss Ethel Vignary and
Miss Juanita Walden of Concordia,
Sansas. Refreshments served by the
hostesses concluded the afternoon
meeting.
Inkler's Club
The Inkler's club met Tuesday
afternoon at the home'of Mrs. Em
mons Ptak.
The first prize was awarded to Mrs.
lohn Woest, and Mrs. Robert Cappell
received second prize.
Refreshments served by the hos
tess concluded the afternoon's "enter
tainment. Wednesday Afternoon Club
Mrs. George Jaeger entertained
the Wednesday afternoon bridge club
at her home in the Coronado apart
ments yesterday. Mrs. W. S. Eaton
and Mrs. Emmons J. Richey were the
guests present.
Mrs. James Mauzy received the
first prize, Mrs. Eaton was awarded
the second prize. The Ace of Spades
prize was given to Mr3. W. V. Ryan.
At the conclusion of the party
Mrs. Jaeger served a luncheon.
From Friday's Daily
Thursday Afternoon Club
Mrs. John Sattler, Jr., entertained
tho Thursday afternoon bridge club
at her home yesterday, Mrs. C. A.
Marshall being the only guest pres
ent. Mrs. Hilt Martin won first prize
and Mrs. Carl Ofe second.
Refreshments served by the hos
tess concluded the afternoon of
bridge playing.
St. John's Circles
The St. John's church altar society
circles met Wednesday afternoon at
the homes of the various circle mem
bers. Only two circles, 1 and 3, met
as Circle 2 postponed their meeting
on account of a number attending
the D. C. C. W. meeting held at Lin
coln Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mrs. Francis Toman served as hos
tess to Circle 1, her assistants being
Mrs. Frank Toman and Mrs. Mary
Dasher. Fifteen members and seven
guests were present. Mrs. Toman
presided over the general business
meeting, she being the circle chair
man. Following the business session
a social hour was held; this being
followed by the serving of refresh
ments.
Circle 3 met with Mrs. Joseph
Hiber, Misses Frances Thomas and
Nora Kennedy serving as assistant
hostesses. The circle chairman, Mrs.
Marie Haith presided at the meeting,
it being a business and social meet
ing combined. The social hour con
sisted of card and Chinese checker
playing, Mrs. Edgar Creamer winning
the award for the pinochle playing
and Miss Alice Rohrens received the
prize for the Chinese checker game
The committee in charge served re
freshments at the conclusion of the
party.
Enj'oy Steak Fry
Mrs. L. W. Egenberger served as
hostess at a steak fry held at the
Plattsmouth golf grounds yesterday
2vening to the Delta Deck card club.
The occasion took place at 6 o'clock
and was attended by ten of the ladies.
An enjoyable evening was spent by
those present.
Following the fry the ladies at
tended the Chamber of Commerce
dinner held at the dining room of
the Hotel Plattsmouth.
Two Square Bridge Club
The Two Square bridge club was
very pleasantly entertained on Thurs
day afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Henry Starkjohn on West Rock
Etreet. In the playing the first
honors were won by Mrs. Walter H.
Smith and the second by Mrs. Emil
Ptak. Mrs. Ptak also won the Ace of
Spades prize. At the close of the
afternoon Mrs. Starkjohn served very
delicious and much enjoyed refresh
ments.
Sextet Card Club
Frank and Joseph Kvapil enter
tained the members of the Sextet
Card club at their home last evening,
all the members of the club being
present.
The evening was devoted to play
ing pinochle, John Slatinsky, Frank
Kvapil. and Frank Aschenbrenner be
ing awarded the highest honors.
The evening was concluded with
the . serving of a luncheon by the
hosts' sister, Miss Mary Kvapil.
The club will meet again on Thurs
day evening, June 1 at the home of
Frank Aschenbrenner, 1514 Vine
street.
Celebrates Birthday
Thursday afternoon the home of
VI r. and Mrs. Mike Duda in the west
part of the city was the scene of a
very delightful gathering of little
folks in honor of the 9th birthday
anniversary of Joan Duda. The time
was spent in games of all kinds and
at which the greatest pleasure was
derived. Prizes were awarded to Alice
Gradoville and Margaret Farney. As
the afternoon closed Mrs. Duda
served delicious refreshments, fea
tured by a handsome cake with its
nine glowing candles.
Those attending were: Alice Bell
Gradoville, Bonnie Mae McFarland,
Margaret Farney, Carol Ann and
Lou Jeamma Taylor of McCook, Flor
ence and Shirley Duda, Mrs. H. J.
Kaufmann, grandmother of the guest
of honor, Mrs. Carl Alevon and Mrs.
Charles Hickson.
Shower for Miss Swatek
Miss Mary Swatek of this city was
honor guest Thursday evening at a
charmingly arranged pre - nuptial
shower at the home of Misses Mary
Anne and Margaret Mary Wilson of
LaPlatte. The hostesses are former
pupils of Miss Swatek and a large
group of- the former school associates
were present to join in the happy
event.
The evening was spent in playing
Bunco and which was the source of
a great deal of enjoyment to all of
the jolly group.
The home was arranged In decor
ations of wedding bells and flowers
to make a most appropriate setting
for the event.
In honor of her forthcoming mar
riage Miss Swatek was presented
with a large number of attractive
gifts as remembrances of the friends
and pupils in the community where
3he had for three years been engaged
in teaching.
The hostesses served dainty re
freshments at a suitable hour.
Methodist Circles
Thursday afternoon toe circles of
the Women's Federation of the First
Methodist church met at the homes
of the various circle members. Each
of the three circles reported a very
good attendance at their meeting.
Mrs. L. S. Devoe entertained the
Dorcas circle at her home at 110
North 11th street. The associate
hostesses were Mrs. William Evers,
Mrs. E. H. Wescott, and Mrs. Elmer
Sundstrom. The business meeting
was presided over by the circle presi
dent, Mrs. Pete Carr. She presented
Sirs. R. C. Jahrig who gave the de
votionals, this being followed by the
regular business discussion. At the
conclusion of the meeting a garden
quiz was held, Mrs. Harry White be
ing awarded the prize for this con
test. Refreshments served by the hos
tesses concluded the afternoon meet
ing. The Gleaners ci-cle members met
tt the home of Mrs. Fern McMaken
with thirty members in attendance.
Several guests as well as one out-of-town
guest, Mrs. L. D. Van Kleek of
Huntington Park, California, were
present. Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, circle
president, presided over the business
part of the afternoon. The devo
tionals were given by Mrs. George
Brinklow. Following the business
meeting Mrs. J. C. Lowson gave a
reading, "The Woman Named
Martha." A luncheon was served im
mediately following the meeting.
Naomi circle members met with
Mrs. Joe Wiles, twenty members be
ing present. Mrs. D. M. Babbitt,
circle president, had charge of the
meeting with Mrs. Don Seiver lead
ing the devotionals. Mrs. Joe Wiles
presented a Bible talk on "The Five
Books of the Bible," a lesson very
much enjoyed by all present. At
the conclusion of the meeting re
freshments were served by the hos
tess, Mrs. Joe Wiles assisted by Mrs.
Logan Covert and Mrs. Howard
Wiles.
Shower for Vlasta Adam
Mrs. William Wetenkamp, Jr., en
tertained a group of 35 friends at the
home of her mother, Mrs. Joe Adam
last evening at a miscellaneous show
er honoring her sister, 3Iiss Vlasta
Adam whose marriage to Hillard
Land will take place June 10th.
Games of bingo and pinochle were
played. First prize in bingo was
awarded to Mrs. Tom Brizendine,
second prize to Miss Mary Kathryn
Wetenkamp and third to Mrs. A. Alt
schaffl. Later In the evening the joung
bride-to-be was presented with a
large number of useful gifts which
will be long remembered in her new
home.
Refreshments were served by Mrs.
Joe Adam, Mrs. Joe Martis, Mrs. Joe
Stodola, Mrs. Marie Kinnamon and
Mrs. William Wetenkamp, Jr.
Those attending the shower were:
Mrs. Francis Toman, Mr. and Mrs.
William Wetenkamp, Sr., and daugh
ter, Mary Kathryn, Mrs. Frank To
man and daughter, Clara, Mrs. A.
Altschaffl, Mrs. Louis Sykora and
daughter, Sally Lou, Mrs. Julius Pitz
and daughter, Pauline, Mr. and Mrs.
Tim Woster and daughters, Miss
Alice, Mary Ellen and son Bobby,
Miss Anne Knieke, Mrs. Tom Brizen
dine, Mrs. Frank Horsak, Mrs. Glenn
Carneal, Miss Helen Smetana, Mrs.
I. L. Kocian, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mar
tis, Mrs. Marie Kinnamon, Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Stodola and son, Harry, Mr.
and Mrs. Wm. Wetenkamp' Jr., and
daughters and son, Joanne, Marlene,
William Grant, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Adam, Hillard Land, and the guest
of honor, Miss Vlasta Adam.
From Saturday's Dally -
Celebrates Birthday
Friday night a few girls in the
neighborhood gathered at the home
w m
of Betty Fae Reed to help her cele
brate her fifteenth birthday. Games
were played and at a suitable hour
luncheon was served. Those who at
tended were Lola Meisinger, Phyllis
Taenzler, Helen Hough, Geraldine
and Darlene White and Betty Fae
Reed.
Nu-Fu Jitters Meet
The Nu-Fu Jitter's card club met
with Mrs. Raymond Bourne last eve
ning. Four guests, Mrs. Rex Bourne,
Misses Jean Brady, Joan Moore, and
Lewanna Kelley, were present,
The first prize of the evening was
awarded to Miss Jean Brady while
Miss Lewanna Kelley received the
3econd prize.
Refreshments served by the hos
tess, assisted by her mother, Mrs.
James Bulin, concluded the evening
of pinochle playing.
Shower for Bride-to-Be
A group of young ladies, -consist
ing of close friends and classmates.
tendered a miscellaneous shower last
evening at the Otto Lushinsky home
In honor of Miss Edyth Lushinsky
whose forthcoming marriage to Mr.
Gordon Worthan of Murray will take
place next month. A large number
of guests were present.
The evening was spent In playing
various games, the prize winners be
ing Misses Mary Ellen Kaufmann,
Mary McCarroll, and Jaunita Wood.
During the afternoon the bride-to-be
was forced to open the many
beautiful and useful gifts that she
had received from the guests present.
Following the party refreshments
were served by Mrs. Otto Lushinsky,
assisted by Mrs. George Lushinsky,
Jr., and Miss Mary Ellen Kaufmann.
Those present at the shower were:
Alice Bennett, Eleanor Gile9, Ruth
Ann Hatt, Jaunita Wood, Neoma
Wood, Vivian Warner, Mary Mo
Carroll, Charlotte Palmer, Frances
Solomon, Betty Vallery, Mary Ann
Lipert, Cathryn Anthes, Irene Anthes,
Florence Rhoades, Mrs. Betty Reno,
Mrs. Geo. Lushinsky, Jr., Mary Ellen
Kaufmann. Mrs. Otto Lushinsky and
the guest of honor. Miss Edythe Lush
insky. Wedding at Spangler Home
Friday afternoon at the country
home of Mrs. Nellie Spangler and son,
Richard, south of this city, occurred
the marriage of Albert Thane Davis
of Hyannis, Nebraska, and Miss Roma
Suzaine Pickering of Lincoln.
The wedding was very simple and
the marriage lines read by Rev. Paul
Dick, pastor of the United Brethren
church of Mynard. Mrs. Spangler and
son were the witnesses of the mar
riage. Mr. Davis is a fraternity brother
of Richard Spangler, both being mem
bers of the Kappa Sigma fraternity
at the University of Nebraska.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis left for Kansas
City, Missouri, for a short honey
moon and will return to Lincoln to
reside until the close of the univer
sity year. They will reside on the
ranch of Mr. Davis near Hyannis.
California Couple Feted
On Thursday afternoon, Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas C. Grosshans departed
for their home at Long Beach, Cali
fornia, after a month's visit with
relatives and friends in Nebraska.
They have spent the greater part
of their vacation at the homes of
Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wiles, on the farm
west of the city, and with" Mr. and
Mrs. Karl Grosshans.
While here, they had the oppor
tunity of attending the Golden Spike
celebration at Omaha, at which time
they were guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Trilety. On the occa
sion of the first visit here, since their
marriage a year ago, they were honor
guests at several dinner parties at
the homes of relatives and associates
Last Sunday, a picnic party was
greatly enjoyed at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. L. Wiles. In their lovely
oak timber, where the family gather
ed to participate in the pleasures of
a "weiner" roast, that also included
a freezer of home-made ice cream.
During the afternoon the time was
3pent in strolling through the woods,
picking wild flowers, taking snap
shots and even climbing trees.
Participants of this happy event
were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trilety,
Nancy Jane and Bruce of Omaha;
Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wiles and
Janice Elaine of Mynard; Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas Grosshans of Long
Beach, Calif, and Mr. and Mrs. C. L.
Wiles, host and hostess.
A birthday dinner April 23, in
honor of Thomas was enjoyed at the
home of his parents, at which time,
Mr. and Mrs. Wiles were guests.
Last Monday evening Mrs. Thomas
Grosshans had the pleasure of at
tending the Mother-Daughter ban
quet of the Goldenrod Study club at
Mynard, accompanied by her mother,
Mrs. Wiles.
While this estimable couple was
very happy to mingle with their as
sociates and home folks here, they
were eager to return to their home
on the west coast, and where Thomas
will resume his work with the Ansco
Construction Co.
SUNDAY AT OMAHA
Mr. and Mrs. William WToolcott
of this city spent Mother's day in
Omaha where they attended a family
gathering "at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. A. R. Almgren, the latter a
sister of Mrs. Woolcott. Those pres
ent were Mrs. Woolcott's mother,
Mrs. D. R. Gould of York, Mr. and
Mrs H. T. McNiff of Lincoln, Mr.
and Mrs. William Woolcott of Platts
mouth, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Almgren,
of Omaha, the ladies being daugh
ters of Mrs. Gould, and Mr. and Mrs.
L. E. Gould of Blair, the former be
ing a son of Mrs. Gould of York, the
former being a son of Mrs". Gould and
brother of Mrs. Woolcott.
MYNARD COMMUNITY. CLUB
The Mynard Community club will
meet at the comunity building on
Friday evening. May 26th at 8
o'clock. The west side committee
will be in charge.
LAND, FARM and
RANCH BARGAINS
FOR SALE: Good 240 acre Otoe
county farm 23 miles east of Lin
coln. Good land, all in cultivation.
Nice house in excellent condition. A
down payment of J2.000.00 will be
accepted from a good farmer who
will be given an excellent opportun
ity on the balance at a reasonable
interest rate. IL R. Crook, P. O.
Box No. 200, Beatrice, Nebraska.
Old World a
Wonderland to
Local Ladies
Misses Gerda and Alpha Peterson
Visit Some of Oldest Lands in
the World's History.
f
Letters received here from Mies
Gerda and Alpha Peterson, dated at
Rome, Italy, on May Cth, tell ft
some of the very interesting spots
that they have visited on their tour
of the old world and which fo far
has brought them into some of tho
oldest lands in the modern civiliz
ation that border on the Mediter
ranean sea.
The Plattsmouth ladies had their
desire to spend the Easter holidays
in the holy land and to visit Jeru
salem, whose very walls speak of
the history of the Christian faith and
history. Landing at Jaffa they had
started the journey eastward across
the holy land by bus and had hoped
to have a stop at Bethlehem, but
owing to the unrest in the country
and the warfare between the Arabs
and Jews through the land, their
bus merely slowed down at this
sacred spot. They had the privilege
of visiting the many places of relig
ious interest in Jerusalem, but where
was felt the tension of tho situation
between the warring factions and
which was kept under control by the
English forces only with difficulty.
They had quarters in the foreign sec
tion of the city and found that due
to conditions that a curfew law was
enforced for all as a matter of safety
and at night the city was silent sac
for the troops in control.
One of their most Interesting ex
periences was the visit to Egypt and
the valley of the Nile. They found
that the Nile delta well deserved its
name as a great productive section
of the world and there the harvests
were on and the valley green with
vegetation, grains and fruits grow
ing through the length of this water
course. They visited at Cairo, the
capitol city, finding many interesting
sights in the ancient community
where had long ruled the princes of
Egypt. They were unable, however,
to glimpse the royal family of Egypt
as the youthful king and queen and
their infant heir were all suffering
from the childish malady of chicken
pox. ' The fruits of the Nile valley
they found were exceptionally line
and while the bananas grown were
much smaller than those sold in this
country, they had a very exceptional
flavor.
The ladies are now completing
their tour of Italy which will in
clude Venice, Florence and Milan
with its great cathedral and art gal
leries. They go from Italy into
France and then into the Swiss and
German countries for a tour before
going to Sweden. Norway and Den
mark for a tour in the land of their
ancestors.
HOME ON LEAVE
Harvey Eggeling, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Arnold Lillle and a graduate of
the Plattsmouth high school in 1036,
is home for a leave from liii duties as
a member of the naval force of the
United States. He with a shipmate,
Herbert Creekmur, of Long Beach,
California, arrived last evening for a
thirty day visit in this city and with
friends in this part of the west. The
two young men are statoned on the
U.S.S. Arizona, one of the battlesmps
of the Pacific fleet, located at San
Pedro.
Phone news items: to No. 6.
Uncle Me
Says . . .
"Feed your Chicks the best
feed you can buy." GOOCH'S
is the best The price is right
in line with what you receive
for your poultry nowadays.
We are handling Gooch Feed
on small profit and quick turn
over. Note prices below!
Chick Starting Mash$2.35
Chick Growing Mash.. 2.10
Chick Starting Pellets. 2.40
Laying Pellets 1.75
Oyster Shell .85
Concentrate, 32 2.50
Stock Salt, 100-lb. sack .50
Block Salt 40
Chick Scratch 1.75
PLATTSMOUTH
CREAMERY
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