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PAGE FOUE PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUENAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. Mrs. Bennett Chriswisser is 92 Years Old Pioneer Resident of Mills County and Cass County Greeted by Rel atives and Friends. . Sunday at the home at Pearl and Ninth streets, Mrs. Martha Chris wisser observed the passing of her ninety-second birthday anniversary, an event that is given to but few to enjoy and in which she was joined by a large group of the relatives and old friends. The lifetime of this splendid lady has embraced the most eventful years of our national life, born in 1847 she has lived to see the dawn of the great civil war, its completion, the building of the railroads through the west, the growth of the communities where she has been a vital figure in many years, then the drama of the World war and today another great armed conflict in Europe and Asia. In the quietness and pleasant sur roundings of her home she has the opportunity of looking back over full and well spent years. Mrs. Chris wisser is a loved and honored figure of the community and it is indeed a great pleasure for the friends, who are legion, to be able to greet her on this great day. At the home Sunday Mrs. Chris wisser was honor guest at the sumptuous dinner arranged for the occasion and where the relatives and friends gathered to greet this splen did woman, typical of the hardy type that settled and made the great plains states of the west. Her hus band, the late Bennett Chriswisser, has preceded her a number of years ago. Those who attended the dinner and birthday observance were: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chriswisser and son, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mullen, Ray Chris wisser and son, James, Mildred Bur bee, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hanson Bible School Sunday, Eecember 10th "Reaction to the Good News" Matt. 11:16-30. Before taking up the verses of the lesson, there is an incident regard ing John the Baptist that challenges our attention, that is the question and answer of John and Jesus. No doubt John was puzzled and disturb ed in his mind about Jesus. He may have wondered why Jesus permitted him to be imprisoned; as the Son of God he might have found some way to liberate him. But Jesus dispels his doubts if lie had any, telling John's disciples to go and tell their master what they see and hear. (See Chapt. 11:6). That must be convinc ing to John. Then we hear the great eulogy of Jesus on John, ending with a state ment that has confused many. (Verse 11): "Verily, I say unto you, among them that are born of woman, there' hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist, notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he," that is the Chris tian who has experienced salvation in Christ, has an experience that John never had, and a privilege such as John never enjoyed. The redeem ed soul knows more about Christ and his power than the angels; he can sing of a redeemer, which the angels can not do. Now Jesus rebukes this genera tion, that is, the Pharisees and the Scribes, who were not pleased with either John nor Jesus; they acted just like children who could not agree on their play. Some wanted to have a wedding scene, the others a funeral play. The asceticism of John, which corresponds to the wailing in the game, did not please them, nor does the joyous, full human life of Jesus, which corresponds to the pip ing for the dance. Now the woes are pronounced on the cities, with their unexcelled privileges that were offer ed them, and they had spurned them. Their condemnation would be more severe than that which was meted cut to Sodom. So will man, today, il he neglects so great a salvation, go deeper into hell, than those who did not have such opportunities of fered unto them. The simple, trusting heart gets revelations from the Father that the wise and prudent do not get; "these things" regarding the way of -salvation, the entrance into the kingdom are bo simple that children can un derstand them, and find their way in to the door, the kingdom. (Se I Cor. 2:7-16). The relation of Father and Son is set forth in verse 27. No man know eth fully the Son, save the Father. and daughter, Connie and son, Hal, Mrs.- Cotner, Mrs. Emma Chriswisser, Mr. and Mrs. Price, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Chriswisser, Miss Kruger, John Chriswisser, daughter, Eileen and oon, Robert, all from Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Glenn, Mr. and Mrs. Will Glenn, Glenwood, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Will Powles and son, Lentz, Malvern, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Haynie, daughter, Kathleen, sons, Keith and Lynn, Pacific Junc tion, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Jess Haynie and sons, Paul and Elmer, Omaha; Edna Gillette, Blair; Mr. and Mrs. Dick Haynie, and three children, Thurman, Iowa; Al Haynie, of Cali fornia; Mr. and Mrs. Stricklett, Blair, Frank Fight. Basketball Schedule is Announced South High Newcomer to Schedule for Home and Home Games All Old Foes on This Year's Card. The basketball schedule for the 1929-40 season was released today by the high school officials and promises some excellent games here for the coming season. South high, a new comer to the schedule, will play home and home games with the Platters as will also Nebraska City as has been the custom for many years. The schedule is as follows: Dec. 20, Wednesday Tech (Omaha) here. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. here. Jan. 5, Friday Open., 9, Tuesday Valley there. 12, Friday Glenwood here. 19, Friday Nebraska City !6, Friday College View here. Jan. 30, Tuesday, Nebraska City, there. Febr. 2, Friday Nebraska School tcr the Deaf here. Febr. 9, Friday Ashland there. Febr. 16, Friday Blair there. Febr. 20, Tuesday South (Oma ha) here. Febr. 23, Friday Wahoo here. March 6-9 Class A and B. District Tournaments. Lesson Study! By I. Neitzel, Murdock, Neb. ''Men know other men, but only God himself can know Jesus. None but the Almighty Father ha3 full, entire possession of the mystery of the Per son and Office of the Son; it is a depth hidden from being, but His, whose purposes are Evolved in and by it." (Alford). "Great is the mys tery." (I Tim. 3:16). Having stated the relation between Father and Son, Jesus now invites all men to come unto him; ho does not say, come to God. He makes himself the dispenser of grace and the cen ter of Christian devotion. The little word ' Come" occurs 3.7S2 times in the Bible, hence we conclude it is of vital importance. The keeping of the law and the precepts of the Jewish leaders could not bring peace and rest to the overburdened souls. The law could only condemn, and the traditions of the elders were a grievious burden, under which the people labored, but got nowhere. "Come unto me," all, without exception; all that want to be free from the law and the tra dition of the elders, I will give you rest. "Free from the law, O happy condition!" Rest that comes from peace with God, and "pardon for sin, which I am empoyered to give. Freed from the yoke of sin, the invitation is: "Take my yoke uponj you." Man must serve one master either Christ or Satan. The devil's yoke is hard, it galls, it hurts; his service promises much, but the wages are death. Man is bought with a price, he is not his own, he be longs to Christ. He is to be yoked up wun unrisi, ne goes the way Christ leads; he cannot go where he pleases, nor do what he likes. Either he follows Christ wholly like Caleb (See Joshua 16:8) or not at all. Two yoked together must go one way. "Learn of me." First to do Gcd's will; then to take the cross daily and follow Jesus, in meekness and humility, that, pleases God and brings a sure reward. The service of Christ is not a burden; there is joy and peace and contentment, he helps to carry out load. Compared to the load of sin and the cares of the world my yoke is easy and my burden light. As a good carpenter, Jesus knew how to make a yoke that would fit. The millions who have come to Christ, under his yoke, tes tify: "His yoke is easy; His burden is light I've found It so; I've found it so He leadeth me by day and by night, Where living "waters flow!" Nehawka Mrs. Henry Sturm, who has been in poor health for some time is still confined to her bed. Mrs. Lyle Kruger has been poorly the past few days, having sustained an attack of flu last week. Mrs. A. F. Sturm, who suffered an attack of flu, is now greatly improv ed and able to be up and about. Thanksgiving day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sturm were Mrs. John O. Yeiser and child ren of Omaha. Clifford Trotter and family spent Thanksgiving day at the home of Mr. Trotter's mother, Mrs. Anna Trotter, at Douglas. Miss Lillian Small, daughter of Kev. and Mrs. Small, who is teach ing school out in the state, was a visitor at home during the Thanks giving vacation. George C. Sheldon has been enjoy ing a visit from his mother, who came down from Plattsmouth, where she has been a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Giles. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kruger were at Avoca, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Euch oltz on Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Buch oltz is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kruger. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemon were at North Bend last Thursday for a Thanksgiving visit at the home of Mrs. Lemon's sister, Mrs. Guy Cham bers. They remained over night and returned home the following morn ing. Harvey Gregg was fitting some shelving in the kitchen at the Otter bein United Brethren church, that will make it much more convenient for the ladies of the church when they may be called upon to prepare dinners. Guy Murdock and two children were guests of Mr. Murdock's moth er, Mrs. Clara Murdock, at her home in Nehawka, while Mrs. Murdock was at the hospital in Lincoln, with the new baby daughter that arrived recently. Back at Work Mrs. Charles Hemphill, deputy postmistress, who has been confined to her home on account of illness, has so far recovered that she was able to return to work Monday! of last week. . Rebuilding Water System A number of years ago, G. E. Heeb ner had a water system installed on his farm at a cost of about $800. In the course of time some of the equip ment has given out and the system would no longer function, so Mr. Heebner has had his son Granville rebuilt it at a cost of about $200. Now, it is serving much better than the old one and he is assured of a water supply for a long time to come. Home for Thanksgiving A number of young people from Nehawka who attend Doane college at Crete, were home for the Thanks giving holidays, remaining until Sun day when they were taken back by Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Steffens. The four who were here were La Verne Stef fens, Paul Weishart, Betty Ross and Dean Nutzman. Injured in Auto Wreck MissNHelen Christenson, the home economics teacher in the Nehawka schools, went to her home near Essex, Iowa, to spend the Thanksgiving vacation with her parents, and was accompanied by Miss Phillips, an other of the Nehawka teachers. As they were enroute back, and were near Shenandoah, their car was hit by another car and left the road, landing in a ditch. Miss Christenson was injured so severely it was necessary to take her to a hospital for treatment and she was unable to resume her work here for the present. Beyond being shaken up by the impact, Miss Phillips was uninjured, and came on to Nehawka to resume her teaching. Entertained at Family Dinner Thanksgiving day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Steffens included their son, Laverne,- and daughter, Maxine, as well as the mother of Mrs. Steffens, Mrs. Mol- lie Magney; Mr. and Mrs. C. Steffens, of Lorton, parents of Mr. Steffens; the family of Frank Horstman, Tal mage; Fred Weber and family of Cook and Mr. and Mrs. Albert An derson and son Kenneth of Nehawka. A very enjoyable time was had. M..?..?..;.,T,.T,.?..T..T..T. 4. J Thomas Walling Company 4 Abstracts of Title -A Phone 324 - Plattsmouth 4 $.I..I..I..l..H"H:"I"II"I"HI-$ EAGLE R ITEMS Miss Inez Althouse has been visit ing Miss Laverne Allen of Lincoln for the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J. , D. Allen spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chidester and family. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hursh enjoyed Thanksgiving day in Lincoln with Mr. and Mrs. John Ritter and son. Ormond May, who attends school at Peru, spent his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. II. May. Mrs. Mary Wachter spent the week end in Lincoln with her daugh ter, Mrs. T. M. Peterson and fam ily. The Trinity Lutheran Aid met at the home of Mrs. T. J. Hoham in Lincoln on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. Pauline Ollerman spent Thanksgiving day in Lincoln with her grandson, Lloyd Vance and Mrs. Vance. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Burton motor ed to Plattsmouth and spent the day with Mr. Burton's sister, Mrs. J. H. Graves and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Wright Gillette and son of Lincoln spent last Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Longman and Elinor and Vernon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dobeck and children of Havelock were the dinner guests last Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trumble and Lloyd. Miss Elinor Longman, who teaches at Kearney, spent her Thanksgiving vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Longman and Vernon. Mrs. Daisy Burns and Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Burns spent Thursday and Friday of last week in Burwell with Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Mc Carthy. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Earl and children and Mrs. Earl's father, Wil liam Buecker of Cheney spent Thanksgiving day at the WTilliam Hudson home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scattergood and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. II. L. Scattergood spent the latter part of last week with .'relatives near Gandy and Arnold. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hawkins, of Sidney, arrived in Eagle Sunday and will visit relatives and friends for several days, as well as attend to some matters of business. i Mr. and Mrs. Paul Judkins had as their guests last Sunday, Mrs. Emma Judkins, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Jud kins and daughters. Miss Ella Ossen kop and Ralph Judkins. Mr. and Mrs. W. A'. Nensteil had as their Thanksgiving day dinner guests. Miss Verna Shellman and Donald Nenstiel of Green, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle. Miss Florence Westrof Fort Mad ison, Iowa, Richard Wt?t of Madison, Nebraska, and Sumner West of Lin coln spent last week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde West. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Lanning and daughters of Oklahoma City spent the latter part of last week with Mr. Lanning's mother, Mrs. Mary Lanning, William Bunten and Mr. and Mrs. Orin Lanning and Dean. Holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Smith were Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Kennedy and family of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duffield and family of Osawatomie, Kansas, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gillespie, of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen, Bob, Lois and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Allen and Jack and George Lambert of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. George Althouse and family enjoyed Thanks giving day at the home of-Mrs. S. E. Allen and Mrs. R. B. Morgarf. RETURN TO DAKOTA Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Holy and daughter, Marylin, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, departed Sunday after noon for their home after a visit over the holiday at the home of James Holy, Sr., father of Mr. Holy. WTiile here they also enjoyed a short visit at Wilber with relatives and friends. ccccoeososoooososcosccoot: Bath Robes For en A Christmas Natural ... and a Special Price $.95 8 Where Quality Counts Another Local Scout Receives Eagle Award Lars Larson Is Given High Scout Honor Raymond Evers Ad vanced to Star Scout. From Tuesday's Dalij- In the court of honor ceremonies held last night at Auburn by the Arbor Lodge district of the Boy Scouts of America, two Plattsmouth boys were among those who were honored. The session of the court of honor was opened by W. V. Elliott, Scout executive and who presented Rev. Walter Jackson of Nebraska City who conducted the ceremonies. There were advancements made from six Boy Scout troops of the area during the evening. Plattsmouth was honored in the advancement cf two of ..heir out standing Scouts, Lars Larson and Raymond Evers. Larson was awarded the Eagle Scout emblem, the highest rank of the active Scouts and which marks several years of faithful and thor ough work as a member of the Platts mouth Scouts. Lars Larson is the youngest Scout in the local troop to have received the Eagle rank as he is just past fourteen years of age. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond J. Larson, the father being local scoutmaster for many years. The award was pinned on the young Eagle Scout by Mrs. Larson in a very impressive ceremony as the mother gave the emblem of faithful service to the son. Raymond Evers was awarded the Star Scout rank and which makes a high rank for the local boy, who is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Evers, Raymond being a member of Scouting since reaching the required age. Those attending the court of honor from this city were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Larson and son, Lars, Mrs. William Evers and son Raymond and E. II. Wescott, one of the mem bers of the board of examiners who passed on the credits of the young Scouts. OLD RESIDENT HERE Gurnie Thomas, a former resident of this city and for the past few years a member of the bar of Lin coln and active figure in republi can politics, was here Monday for a few hours. Mr. Thomas was in Oma ha on business and stopped here for a short time to visit the old friends and view the old home where he had spent so many years. Mr. Thomas was for a number of years deputy in the office of the secretary of state of Nebraska, and has since made his home in Lincoln where he has been , a very active figure in politics. VISIT BRIDGEWATER HOME Sunday a group of the relatives and friends were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bridge water to spend the day with Mrs. Bridgewater who is recuperating from a recent oper ation. Those here were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mason and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Marquett and family, Mrs. Maggie Mason, of Kansas City, Mr. and Mrs. James Bridgewater, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Armstrong of Omaha. Fairiraneirs We have a very attrac tive rate for insurance on FARM AUTOMOBILES hif You Own a Car You Need HiffiGimirairace CALL OR SEE INSURANCE- AND BONDS PHONE- 16 Plattsmouth - w w I . ii i BOND HOUSES PRAISE THE CITY'S FINANCIAL STRIDES Recently the Finance committee of the city council, of which W. H. Puis is chairman, had prepared photographic copies of the city's bond table, showing maturities, interest rates, options, authority of issue, and other information regarding all out standing bonds. In this table it ia revealed that the city's present bond ed indebtedness is $211,000 (with an additional $3,000 to be retired January 1) as compared to a bond and registered warrant indebtedness of $326,826.41 on February 18, 1931, also that taxes have been reduced from the all-time peak of 25 mills to the present 20 mill rate. Copies of the table have been sent to the different bond houses as well as distributed among the council men. Greenway & Company, dealers in investment securities, Omaha, write: "Plattsmouth has done a remarkable job on their indebtedness." Walter V. Raynor Co., another leading mid-western bond firm, who have handled some of the .recently issued City of Plattsmouth refunding bonds at a reduced interest rate, state: "The writer has had the pleas ure of following the performance of your city with regard to the pay ment of interest and principal, and K) say that we are pleased with your report is to put it very mildly. We congratulate you on your present con dition and feel sure that your pres ent financial program will result in the entire elimination of your city's debt." Mr. Puis has been chairman of the Finance committee of the council for a number of years and is justly en titled to credit for the fine showing that has been made: RECEIVES SUSPENDED SENTENCE Tuesday afternoon in the county court Ray Bail was arraigned on a complaint made by state highway pa trolmen and which charged the de fendant with operating a motor ve hicle while under the influence of alcoholic liquor. After hearing the case Judge A. II. Duxbury gave a sentence of thirty days in jail and which was suspended during the good behavior of the defendant. LEAVE FOR CALIFORNIA From Monday's Dally Mrs. Raymond Recek and son, Rod ney and Miss Florence Kalasek, who were here on a ten-day visit with the ladies' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kalasek, returned to their Sanger, California home yesterday morning. They left about 4:30 a. m. While in Nebraska Mrs. Recek also visited in Bellevue with Mr. Recek's mother and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Robinson and son, Gary, Lloyd Robinson and Miss Caroline Ramel enjoyed the Thanks giving holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Robinson in Tekamah, Nebraska. 3G J.Howard Davis h Attorney at Law 5 8 Plattsmouth i vOCCeOSOOOOCOQGGOOGOSGOOC fl A New Time for a Swell Program 8:45 a. m. Monday thru Friday THE NEW TIME ylL JIMMY THE SWELL PROGRAM PRESENTED BY Loose-Wiles Biscuit Co. Sunshine-Products 1MLJ A From Monday's Dally George Joseph Stoll of Omaha was here Sunday for a few hours to visit with his mother and with the old time friends in the city. John Leddy and Judge C. S. Wort man, of near South Bend, were here today to look after some matters at the court house and visiting with friends. Mrs. M. D. Brown, who has been visiting at St. Paul, Minnesota, has returned home. While at St. Paul she was the guest of her sister and family. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Cass Coun ty. Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Fred W. Guenther, deceased. No. 3447: Take notice that a petition has been filed praying for administra tion of said estate and appointment of Sophia Guenther as administra trix: that said Detition has been set for hearing before said Court on the 29th day of December 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated November 27th, 1939. A. II. DUXBURY, (Seal) d4-3w County Judge. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun ty. Nebraska. To the creditors of the estate of Floren.ce Daisy Douglass, deceased. No. 3439: Take notice that the time limited for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is April 1st, 1940; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 5th, 1940 at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of examining, hearing, allowing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed. Dated December 1st, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) d4-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF PROBATE In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Mary Yaeger, deceased. No. 3446: Take notice that a petition has been, filed for the probate of an In strument purporting to be the last will and testament of said deceased, and for the appointment of George Braun as Executor theretof; that said petition has been set for hear ing before said Court on the 22nd day of December, 1939, at 10 o'clock a. m. Dated November 24, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) n27-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested In the estate of Jesse E. Kleiser, deceased. No. 3443: Take notice that a petition has been filed" praying for administration of said estate and appointment of Ernest A. Wiggenhorn as Adminis trator; that said petition has been set for hearing before said Court on the 15th day of December, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated November 14, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) o20-3w County Judge. NOTICE In the District Court of Cass County, Nebraska' Blanche E. Lessman, Plaintiff, vs. Wald B. Lessman, Defendant. To the defendant Wald B. Less man: You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of June, 1937, the plain tiff filed her petition and commenced an action against you, the object, purpose and prayer of which is to obtain a decrjee of divorce and for such other and further relief as may be just 'and equitable. You are required to answer said petition on or or before Monday, the 25th day of December, 1939, or the allegations of said petition will be taken as true and a decree rendered in accordance therewith. BLANCHE E. LESSMAN, Plaintiff. By W. A. ROBERTSON, nl3-4v Her Attorney. SHERIFF'S SALE Stare of Nebraska ss. Cass County J By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by C. E. Ledg way, Clerk of the District Court within and for Cass Countv. Nehras- !ka, and to me directed, I will on the 9th day or December. A. D. 1939, at 10 o'clock a. m. of said day at the south front door of the court house, in the City of Plattsmouth in said county, sell at Public auction tn thn highest bidder for cash the following real estate to-wit: Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 10. Township 11, North, Range 13, East of the 6th Principal Meridian, in Cass county, Ne braska, containing 40 acres more . or less, according to Government survey The same being levied upon and lanen as tne property of Harry Al bin et al. defendants, to satisfv n judgment of said Court recovered by Federal Farm Mortgage Corporation, a corporation, plaintiff against 'said defendants. Plattsmouth, Nebraska, October 30. A. D. 1939. JOE MRASEK, Sheriff Cass County, b2-5w Nebraska.