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X ! 1 PAGE FOUR PLATTSMOUTH SEMI . WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, DECEMBER ,25, 1939. File Suits for Damages Result of Auto Wreck Suit for $5,300 and $5,375 Filed in the Office of the Clerk of the District Court. From Saturday's Dally This morning in the district court two suits for damages were filed in the office of the clerk of the district court, seeking to recover for per sonal injuries alleged to have been suffered. In the case of Emma Andrus vs. Florence Schafer, the sum of $5,300 is asked by the plaintiff for injuries alleged to have been sustained. The plaintiff states in her petition that she was a guest passenger in the auto of George Coon on October 6, 1939, that the car was struck from the rear and left side by the car driven by the defendant and thereby the plaintiff was injured. George Coon is the plaintiff in the second suit against Miss Schafer and the same allegations of neglect made against the defendant. The plainti.T asks the sum of $5,375 for alleged injuries and damages to car. SAILOR VISITS HERE Dale Hennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hennings, is home for a holiday vacation with the parents and other relatives in this section of Cass county. Dale has spent the last two years at sea in service on boats plying from San Francisco to the east coast and has made many trips through the Panama Canal on the way to and from the coastal ports where his ship has called. He is much pleased with the experience sis a seaman and after his visit here will return to Frisco to resume his work. RETURN FROM MISSOURI After spending the past several weeks in Barnard, Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. Dillard Wales and son. Irvin Dean and James Kozak returned to their Plattsmouth home this week, tn Missouri they were guests of Mr. Wales' parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. K. Wales and his sister, Miss Margartt Diggs. HOFFMANS HAVE CHILD Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hoffman of this city are the parents of a boy ,born to them at the Clarkon hos pital Sunday morning, December 17 at 5:40 a. m. They named the little son Roger William. Mrs. Hoffman was the former Miss Olive Hager, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hager of this city. SHAREHOLDERS MEETING There will be a shareholders' meet ing held at the Lewiston Community Center, Friday afternoon, January 12, 1940, at 2:00 o'clock. Request all members be present. JOHN HOBSCHEIDT, President. LULU WOLFE, d25-3w Secretary-Treasurer JL1 The friendship and sup port of subscribers and advertisers during 1 939 and all the past years are worthy indeed of our most hearty and sincere thanks ... as well as our best efforts to rightly serve you during 1940. Best Wishes for A Merry Christmas AND A Happy New Year Plattsmouth Journal Mrs. R. A. Bates and the Entire Force m WWWMW. PRESENT CHRISTMAS PROGRAM From Saturday's Dairy Last evening at 8 o'clock at the independent Church of Christ in the south part of the city a very inspir ational and yuletide program was presented by a group of the young people. Mrs. Walter Steinkamp, Mrs. Henry Dooley and Neil Lancaster served as the committee in charge of the program. The program service was opened with the singing of "Joy to the World" by the entire audience. Scripture reading was given by Carl Dooley, followed with prayer by the pastor, Walter Steinkamp. Due to illness, many substitutions were made at the last minute and recitations omitted. The program given was as fol lows: Recitation, "Welcome," Bobby Cot- ner. Recitation, "Merry Christmas, Garry Ferris. Recitation, "Christmas ureeung, DeLoris Wiles. Sonars. "Awav in a Manger' and "The Cradle of Straw," by the chil dren. Dialogue. "How to Spell Christ- . . . . n - Tt . T . 1 tA mas, by DicKie rerris, .uouuy twi ner, Myron Vroman, Clarice Rouse, DeWayne Vroman, Helen Marie Falk, Marvin Ferris, and Donna Cotner. Recitation, "Along 'Bout Christ mas Time," Dickie Ferris. Plavlet. "Christmas Stars," by Lu- Netta Faik. Alice Shipley, Wilda Rouse, Donna Cotner, Marvin Fer- is. Helen Marie Falk, Violet Powell. and Harry Egenberger. "Star of the East" was sung fol lowing this playlet. Recitation, "Think of Jesus " Helen Marie Falk. Recitation, "Christmas Joys" by Louise Shipley. Song, "Joy Time," the young peo ple. "Recitation, "Little Baby," Mar vin Ferris. Recitation. "I Am Always Very Happy," Myron Vroman. Plavlet. "On Judea's Plain." by Harry Egenberger, Eldon Vroman, Raymond Johnson and Dwight At teberry. Songs during this playlet were sung by the young people. Plav. "No Room at. th Inn" bv Charlotte Steinkamp, DeLoma Dooley, Dana mird and Donald Dooley. in the closing scene. Jean Johnson play ed the part of "Mary." Recitation, "Good Night." De- Wayne Vroman. Neil Lancaster played all the piano accompaniment. Treats were passed to all the chil dren present. HONORED ON ANNIVERSARY From Saturday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Griffin were very pleasantly surprised last evening when some sixteen old friends from Omaha motored down to visit and assist Mr. and Mrs. Griffin in the observance of their thirtieth wed ding anniversary. The members of the party spent the evening at cards and all joined in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Griffin many more such happy events in the fu ture years. At the close of the eve ning a buffet luncheon was served to the members of the party. WILL OBSERVE CHRISTMAS On Christmas day in New York City a group of former Plattsmouth residents and school friends will gather to enjoy the holiday together and renew the acquaintances of many years ago. In the group will be Mr. and Mrs. John Falter, Herbert Pat terson, Mr. and Mrs. Damian Flynn and Herbert Shotwell, formerly of Omaha. The gathering will be at the Falter home. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL and Best Wishes FOR A HAPPY NEW YEAR INSURANCE" AND BONDS Phone- 16 Plattsmouth AV0CA NEWS Fred Marquardt was a Lincoln vis itor last Friday, transacting business there. Claude V. Lum of Verdon is here to spend Christmas at the home of his uncle, M. H. Lum. Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Kokjer are entertaining members of the family today at a fine Christmas dinner. J. L. Nesbitt, formerly of Panama, has become the possessor of the gro cery business instituted and conduct ed by George Shackley. W. L. Greenrod and family and Harry Smith and wife were in Om aha last Saturday, where they were doing some Christmas shopping. Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Thomas and daughters of Shenandoah are here for a Thanksgiving visit at the home of Mrs. Thomas' father, W. H. Bo gaard. Mrs. Catherine Marquardt went to Utica the fore part of last week to spend the Christmas season at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ted Ilile and family. Mrs. Carl O. Zaiser entertained the children of the Holy Trinity church southeast of Avoca one day last week, providing them with a very fine time. Bradford Winstock, a former stu dent in the Avoca schools, and friend of Fred Marquardt, was here last week from his home in the west, call ing on Mr. Marquadrt. William Maseman and wife, with their two nieces, Clarice and June Maseman. are spending Christmas in Lincoln as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Maseman. Fred Lenhardt, who is quitting farming, held a public auction Tues day, when he disposed of his farm ing equipment. We are advised that things brought a very good price. John Marquardt has had a new computing pump installed at his gas station on West Main street. Chester Welshimer of Plattsmouth was over to make the installation of the new equipment. George Stites, wife and daughter, Miss Gwen Stites, came down from their home in Omaha to spend Christ mas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Terrell. Mrs. Terrell is the mother of Mr. Stites. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel are having as Christmas day guests at their home today, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cockle and Miss Selma Marquardt of Omaha, Fred Marquardt and fam ily and Harry H. Marquardt of Avoca. A number of friends of William Kemp, gathered at his farm home to enjoy an evening playing pitch. The guests were Oscar Zimmerer, Leo Hauptman, Henry Maseman and two of the Gruber Brothers. A splendid time was enjoyed. Henry Maseman has been suffer ing from an attack of grippe, but continued at his work despite the fact he was not feeling any too good He has not missed a day from work in thirteen years and did not want to spoil the fine record he has made. Clark Witzke, of Red Wing, Min nesota, arrived in Avoca last Monday and is spending the holiday season with his mother, Mrs. Pauline Witz ke, who makes her home with her daughter, Mrs. William Gollner. Mr. Witzke will also visit with other rel atives here before returning to his home in the gopher state. The high school basketball team and the town team, composed of form er high school players, engaged in a spirited game last Monday evening, which resulted in a victory for the town team by a score of 46 to 27 proving that although they have been out of school for some time, they still know how to play basket ball. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Parmenter came this way from their home in northwest Missouri, and picked up Mr. and Mrs. George Shackley, who accompanied them to Pierce, where all are spending Christmas at the home of a niece of Mr. and Mrs fehackley, the former Miss Muel'er Shackley, daughter of Edward Shack ley, now deceased, and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Ball Weber" Wind Toppled Over the Tree Fred Marquardt presented Avoca with a fine Christmas tree which was erected at the main street intersec tion and strung with lights, lending a holiday touch to the appearance of the town, and being admired by many. Last Tuesday the southwest wind got a little too strong for the tree and toppled it over, but it was re placed promptly and the lights con tinue to cast their glow over that portion of town. Attended the Messiah Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Everett, of Weeping Water, and Miss Leona Everett of Avoca went to Lincoln last week to attend the rendition of the Messiah. There were four nun- JTlggliff lSglOgGff if&glSff dred voices in the chorus and eighty musicians in the orchestra, one of whom was Dorothy Everett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Everett. All enjoyed the rendition very much. Christmas Day Guests Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hennings are having as Christmas guests today, Mrs. John Gauer, mother of Mrs. Hennings, Floyd Gauer and wife, Mr. and Mrs. William Heil, the Elmer Wendt family and John M. Greene and family. The ladies are all sisters of Mrs. Hennings. On New Years day the folks of Mr. Hennings will be guests at their pleasant home. Large Motor Burned Out Fred Marquardt, manager of Avoca elevator, some time ago the in- sured the large motor that furnishes power at the elevator, and well he did, for last week the motor burned out, and the insurance allowance of $74 aided very materially in the purchase of a new one. Wabash News Hobert Hansen is driving a new Buick car, having traded his old one in on the deal. Fritz Baase and Fred Weyers were in Lincoln last Wednesday, where they attended the sale held at the Burlington barns. Jasper Golden and wife are Christ mas day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richards, where a fine turkey dinner with all the trim mings is being eaten. Hobert Hansen and wife were at tending a Christmas dinner yesterday (Sunday) at Elmwood. The dinner was given by the Herman and Mor ris Penterman families. Mr. Hansen is an uncle of Mrs. .Morris Penter man. i The Wabash Kensington club held its meeting and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Louis Schmidt last Wednesday. A gift exchange and a delicious luncheon were among the features of the meeting. Aid for some of the needy people of the community was also planned. Spent Sunday in Eagle Mr. and Mrs. John. Cardwell and family and Frank Reese were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Underwood in Eagle, .yesterday (Sun day), where they enjoyed a fine pre- Christmas dinner. , Christmas Program A very enjoyable program was presented by the pupils of the Wa bash schools Friday, after which school was dismissed until January 3, while the teacher, and pupils en joy the Christmas vacation. Missed the Bridge Two men driving a pick-up truck missed the bridge west of Wabash, near the schoolhouse, where the road is somewhat crooked, and landed in the creek, which carries a small amount of water, bottom side up. They were not seriously injured, and were able to crawl from the cab of the wrecked vehicle and walk to their home at Weeping Water. Enjoyed a 'Coon Feed Parker Otte while on a hunting expedition last week, was able to capture a racoon that was as fat as as an o'possum. He and George Moomey went into partnership, with the latter furnishing the trimmings for one of those old fashioned coon suppers one sometimes hears about. There were plenty of baked sweet potatoes, pumpkin pie and other choice edibles to make up a splendid meal, which was attended by those five bachelors, Mr. Otte, Edward Obernaulte, Lester Bosworth, John Wood and Pias H. Clarke, and we are informed the boys did full jus tice to the coon supper. From Thursday's Dally Walter Minniear and his daugh ter, Miss Helen left this morning for the east where they will spend tha Christmas holidays in Lafayette, In diana, Danville and 'Chicago, Illi nois. Well Drilling We have the equipment and the knowledge to locate a satisfactory well anywhere in this territory. We have drilled scores of wells in Cass and adjoining counties, and have never yet missed getting a fine supply of water. Our present equipment permits going to any depth necessary up to 2,000 feet. PHONE OR WRITE 0. G. WIESNETH Phone 50 Louisville, Nehr. J Tlinmac Walliner Cnmrjanv . . 0 r j Abstracts of Title Phone 324 - Plattsmouth vl-l J Death of Mrs. Earl Williams, a Former Resident Deceased Was Formerly Miss Hazel Marie York of This City Fun eral Will Be Friday. The death of Mrs. Earl Williams, 27, of 1120 South 13th street, Oma ha, occurred Wednesday after an illness that has covered several weeks, she being taken to a hospital on No vember 9th and has continued to fail until her death. The deceased lady was formerly Hazel Marie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. York, making her home here in her younger years and where she has a large circle of acquain tances and friends. She was married in Plattsmouth on October 25, 1921, to Earl Williams, the ceremony be ing performed by the Rev. Dr. H. G. McClusky. Later the family moved to Omaha where they have since re sided. There is surviving, the husband and six children, Earl, Evelyn, Lois, Patricia, Donald, and Gary, all at home. There is also surviving the mother, Mrs. Clara York, two broth ers Glen and Elmer and two sisters, Mrs. Herbert Thacker and Mrs. Cecil Parks, all of Omaha. SOCIAL CIRCLE CLUB One of the very happiest parties of the season was held at the home of Mrs. S. Y. Smith when the Social Circle club met for their December meeting. Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ben Al hin and Mrs. Glen Thompson were the hostesses and everything was carried out in the true Christmas spirit. The rooms with the Christmas decoration, contained a Chrismas tree. A white fruit cake was the centerpiece of the dining room tabls and this was a miniature Christmas tree with green cocoanut and tiny randy dolls, frosted animal cookies and a Santa Claus on the very ton of the cake. There were some 60 friends and club members who par took of the sumptuous dinner. Everyone helped by bringing one or two covered dishes. Immediately after dinner Mr; and Mrs. Opp from Nehawka gave a very interesting demonstration of the vacuum canner and this was of great interest to everyone. They presented the hostess with three of their jars and the vacuum pump which is a wonderful present. Then a short business session was held, after which old Santa Claus in all his glory, handed out the gifts. Prizes were also given by the president, Mrs. Harry Gobelman. At a late hour everyone wended their way homa agreeing that it had been a jolly day. CLUB REPORTER. KONFRST AND RENO WINNERS With a score of 5930 Mrs. Frank Konfrst received the prize for the highest score in the ladies' division and Jack Reno was awarded the prize in the men's division for his high score of 5740 at the regular weekly pinochle session of the pin ochle tournament, which took place at the Recreation Center on lower Main street last evening. The Peter-Pan Baking Co., of Omaha, Clyde Rosborough, Joseph Kvapil, and Mrs. C. O. Carlburg nerved as hosts and hostess for this week's session. The following is the result of the pinochle players' efforts: Mrs. Frank Konfrst 5930; Jack Reno 5740; Lee Phillips 5290; Frank Konfrst 5250; Howard Favors 5230; Mrs. Lee Phillips 5020; Ed Stewart 5030; Jack Highfield 5030; Mrs. Jack Reno 5030; Frank Kalasek, Jr.. 5010; Miss Emma Mendenhall 4940: Howard Taylor 4890; Miss Maymie Mendenhall 4880; Miss Florence Khoades 4870; Dale Jackson 4870: Mrs. C. O. Carlburg 4870; C. O. Carlburg 4830; Mrs. Frank Konfrst. Jr. 4500; John Richardson 44S0; George W. Olson 4450; Harry Plybon 4160; James Clark 4650. FOU House and 2 Lots or $500 Pay Down $50 and the Balance like Rent SEE SALE mm HERE FROM CHICAGO Miss Alice Louise Wescott arrived last evening from Chicago and will spend the holiday season here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wes cott and the other relatives and friends. Subscribe for the Journal. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To the creditors of the estate of Mary. Yaeger, deceased. No. 3446: Take notice that the time limited for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is April Zi, 1940; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 26, 1940 at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of examining, hearing, allowing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed. Dated December 23. 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) d25-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF PROBATE In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of John P. Meisinger, deceas ed. No. 3454: 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 Edgar F. Meisinger, Lester W. Meisinger, Vic tor P. Meisinger and Verner A. Mei singer as Executors thereof; that said petition has been set for hearing before said Court on the 19th day of January, 1940, at 10 o'clock a. m. Dated December 18, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) d25-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the Comity Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Elizabeth Carr, deceased. No. 3415: Take notice that the Executor, of said estate has filed his final report and a petition for examination and allowance of his administration ac counts, determination of heirship, assignment of residue of said estate and for his discharge; that said peti tion and report will be heard before said Court on January 5th, 1940 at ten o'clock a. m. Dated December 9th, 1939. A. II. DUXBURY, (Seal) dll-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF ELECTION to be held for the Supervisors of the Cass Soil Conservation District TO ALL OWNERS of LANDS lying within the boundaries of the Cass Soil Conservation District: Notice is hereby given that on the 30th day of December, 1939, between the hours of two and eight o'clock p. m. an election will be held for the election of four Supervisors for the Cass Soil Conservation District of the State of Nebraska. All persons, firms, and corporations who hold title to any lands within the boundaries of the said District are eligible to vote at the said elec tion. Only such persons, firms, or corporations are eligible to vote. Voting places will be opened with in the said district at the following described places: 1 The Woodman Hall, in Mur dock, Nebraska; 2 The School House, in Cedar Creek, Nebraska; 3 The Fred Rehmeier residence in S NE1 Sec. 34, Township 11, Range 11, in Cass County, Nebraska. Dated December 9, 1939. STATE SOIL CONSERVA TION COMMITTEE, By H. E. Engstrom, dl4-3w Executive Secretary. NOTICE OF REFEREE'S SALE In the District Court of Cass County, Nebraska Gustav Bornemeier, Plaintiff vs. Guy L. Clements, Trustee, et al. Defendants Notice is hereby given that under and by virtue of a decree of the Dis trict Court of Cass County, Nebraska, entered in the above entitled cause on the 15th day of December, 1939, and an order of sale entered by said Court on the 19th day of December, 1939. the undersigned Referee will on the 27th day of January. 1940, at 2:00 p. m. on the front door of the Murdock Co-Operative Credit As sociation, Hurdock, Nebraska, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, that is to say, 10 on the day of sale and balance upon con firmation of sale by the Court and delivery of Referee's Deed, the fol lowing described real estate, to-wit: East Half of the Northwest Quarter and the Northeast Quar ter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 11, N. Range 10, East of the 6th P. M., in Cass County, Nebraska, said lands being subject only to a lease thereon for the farming year from March 1, 1940, to March 1, 1941, to Martin Borne meier on the following terms: Two-fifths of all small grain and one-half of all corn, delivered to market, purchaser to receive 1940 rent. ' Said sale will be held open for one hour; an abstract showing mer chantable title will be furnished. Dated this 19th day of December, 1939. J. A. CAPWELL. Referee. CARL D. QA'Z. Attorney. d21-5w NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun-1 tv. Nebraska. ' To the creditors of the estate of Sidney S. Gooding, deceased. No. 3442: Take notice that the time limited for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is April 15, 1940; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 19, 1940, at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of examining, hearing, allowing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed. Dated December 12, 1939. (Seal) dl8-3w County Judge. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. i To the creditors of the estate of Nellie Gorder, deceased. No. 3438: Take notice that the time limited for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is April 15, 1940; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 19, 1940, at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of examining, hearing, allowing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed. Dated December 11, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) dlS-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Henry J. Knabe, deceased. No. 34 50: Take notice that a petition has been filed praying for administra tion of said estate and appointment of Edward J. Knabe as Administra tor and Florence L. Knabe as Ad ministratrix; that said petition has been set for hearing before said Court on the 12th day of January, 1940, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated December 13, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) dlS-3w County Judge. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. . To the creditors of the estate of Jesse E. Kleiser, deceased. No. 3443: Take notice that the time limited for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is April 15th, 1940; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Plattsmouth on April 19th, 1940 at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of examining, hearing, allowing and ad justing all claims or objections duly filed. Dated December 15th, 1939. A. II. DUXBURY. (Seal) dl8-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF PROBATE In the County Court of Cass Coun ty. Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Lydia Price Williams, also known as Lydia A. Williams, and also as Lidia A. Williams, deceased. No. 3452: 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 Mr. J. V. Stradley as Executor thereof; that said petition has been set for hear ing before said Court on the 12th day of January, 1940, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated December 15. 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) dlS-3w County Judge. NOTICE of Hearing on Petition for Determination of Heirship In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. Estate of Louisa Knabe, deceased. Estate No. 3449. The State of Nebraska: To all per sons interested in said estate, credi tors and heirs take notice, that Ed ward J. Knabe and Florence L. Knabe have filed their petition al leging that Louisa Knabe died In testate on or about October 19, 1932, being a resident and inhabi tant of Cass county and died siezed of the following described real es tate to-wit: The north half (N) of the northwest quarter (NW'i) of Section twenty-four (24), Town ship ten (10), North, Range twelve (12), East of the 6th P. M. in Cass county, Nebraska leaving as her sole and only heirs at law the following named persons, to-wit: Henry J. Knabe, widower; Edward J. Knabe, son, and Flor ence L. Knabe, daughter, all of lawful age; That the interest of the petitioners in the above described real estate are children, and praying for a de termination of the time of the death of said Louisa Knabe and of her heirs, the degree of kinship and the right of descent of the real property belonging to the said deceased, in the State of Nebraska. It is ordered that the same stand for hearing on. the 12th day of January, 1940, before the County Court of Cass County in the court house at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, at the hour of ten o'clock a. m. Dated at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, this 13th day of December, A. D, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) dl8-3w County Judge. Subscribe for the Journal. J. Howard Davis $ Attorney at Law b PlatUmouth 8 -V r f