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THURSDAY. JAlfuAJvY 25. 1340. PIATTSHOUTH SEMI - VTEEE1Y JOUPAX PAGE TH&SE G. E. Tefft Dies This Morning at Weeping Water Prominent Member of Bar and a Life long Resident of Cass County 111 Several Months. This morning at 4:20 at the fam ily home in Weeping Water, Clareiu 3 E. Tofft, 68, prominent member of the Cass county bar, a life long resi dent of Cass county passed away. Mr. TotTt had been ill for several months, rradually growing weaker until his death. The death of Mr. Tefft will bring i great sorrow to the many old time friends in all parts of Cass county, who had the pleasure of knowing this .":ne outstanding citizen. Mr. Tefft was a srn of pioneer par ents, his father ir.d mother being members of two of the earliest fam- Clarence E. Tefft ilier to settle in southern Cass coun ty where they occupied places of prominence during their lifetime. He was born on the farm near Avoca. son of Orlando and Esther Tefft. On his maternal side he was grandson of Hon. S. M. Kirkpatrick, one of the leading figures in the territorial his tory of Cass county. The father, Or lando Tefft. was a distinguished figure in the political history of Ne braska, being at one time state sen ator and leader in the republican party of the state. Educated at the University of Ne braska college of law, Mr. Tefft start ed his professional career " at Weep ing Water, being one cf the. most successful members of the bar in the long years that he has bewvin prae tice. Mr. Tefft was a citizen who will be greatly missed in the life of the community where he lived and over all Cass county, his good judgment and able leadership having long been a factor in the development and improvement of the county. II-- was married to Caroline Shel don, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Amsdel Sheldon, early day residents of the vicinity of Weeping Water and Avoca who with the five children survives his passing, they being Esther Tefft. living at home; Sheldon Tefft, Chi cago; Carl Tefft. Avoca; Ralph Tefft. New Rochelle, New York; Ward Tefft. Chicago. PUNEEAL OF C. E. TEFFT The funeral services for C. E. Tefft will be held on Saturday at 2 p. m. at the Congregational church. Weeping Water. The interment will be at the Avoca cemetery. From Mondav's Dnflv Mr. and Mrs. William Lugsch of Glen wood were Sunday guests here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred I.ugsch. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY I)oiill- Kmturr llninlUK Call- i" 'Law of the Pampas' Cass-iilv beats them in South America! I.nn ovtrnmn or 'I niou Pa'lfl" In Death of a Champion' The season's funniest thrill and chill show. Also 'Zoro's Fighting Legion' Stria!. Matinee Sat., 2:30; Nites, 7, i:::0. Adults 25c Children. . .10c SUNDAY - MONDAY Tvronr I'imfr mid Unda nnrnrtl In 'Day-Time Wife' Komame has never been such fun. It's the year's gayest hit. Also Comeilj, Ourtoon and News. Don't miss this show unless snowbound and can't get here. Also Comedy, Cartoon and IVevrn SISDAV MATIJrEE AT 2s30 Micut Sliu, 7 and 9 Matinee, 1&-25c Nights, 10-30C TUESDAY ONLY 1IAKGAIX DAV M-lle llntvard and Joan lllondrll In 'Stand-In' The stand-out comedv romance of the vear. Also Andy Clyde Comedy. Mat inee at 2-.P.0. Night shows. 7 and 9. All Shows, 10 and 15c WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY DOMII.K FEATl'RE Alice Faye and Warner Baxter In 'Barricade Startling drama in the seething orient! and Ronald Kenan and Margot SteveuMOn la 'Smashing the Money Ring The Action Film of I'ncle Sam's Secret Service. Also Hal Kemp and Orchestra. Weeping Water Edward Pankonin, who farms east of Manley, was a business visitor in Weeping Water Tuesday. Mrs. J. J. Meier, formerly of this city, but now residing in Lincoln, was a guest of friends here Sunday. J. L. Young, Jr., who will farm west of Murray this summer, was a business visitor in Weeping Water Tuesday morning. Fi.nk E. Cook and Orest Cook, who reside in the neighborhood of Alvo, were business callers in Weep ing Water Tuesday morning. Despite the extremely cold weath er last Tuesday. Billy Asch, veteran corn sheller, was busily engaged in shelling corn at the farm of Edward Jochim. E. L. McCartney and wife have both been suffering from the flu, but are now better, and "Doc" is back at the barber shop, following his en forced vacation. Miss Mayme Hillman, who is now entaired in the cafe business at Louisville, spent last Sunday here as a guest at the home of her sister, Mrs. John Jourgeson. Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Day and child ren were here from Lincoln Sunday, spending the day at the home of Mr Day's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Day and visiting old friends. They formerly resided here before moving to Lincoln. Frank E. Woods, secretary of the Cass County Agricultural Association parent organization of the Cass county fair, was at Lincoln Tuesday and Wednesday, where he attended a meeting of Nebraska county fair people on Tuesday and the annual meeting of the state fair board on Wednesday. Roy Haslam, who was confined at home with the flu for some time, re turned to his work in the garage last week and Saturday had the mis fortune to get his finger caught in a fan pulley, clipping a portion of the index finger from Ins left hand. He is now getting about, but with the injured member in bandages. Friendly Ladies Met Friday The members of the Friendly La dies, a social club, met last Friday afternoon at the home of their fel low member, Mrs. E. E. Moore. The time was spent in playing bridge and visiting. Visited in Weeping Water A large number of former Weep ing Water folks now making their home in Lincoln were in Weeping Water last Saturday, visiting with old friends. Among them were Al Gibberson. Guy Lake, Mrs. John A. Donelan and Don Critchfield. Eastern Star Members Meet Members of the O. E. S. chapter in Weeping Water enjoyed a pleasant social afternoon at the home of Mrs. D. D. Wainscott Tuesday. Mrs. Clair Wolfe was associate hostess. Cards were played and delicious refresh inents served. Death of Joseph Ogden Joseph Ogden, who for many years was a resident of Weeping Water and vicinity, being known hy nearly everyone in this community, died at the Cass county home last week. The remains were brought to Weeping Water, where funeral services were held last Sunday, and interment was in Oakwood cemetery. Mr. Ogden had resided at the coun ty home about three, years, going WSmttenr Flees are Dangerous Beware of Overheated Stoves AND Poor Chimneys Insure for Safety with Phone- 16 Plattsmouth INSURANCE" Jl, iv nw ii there when his health began failing and he was no longer able to con tinue working. John Bobbins Buried Tuesday John Rcbbins, who resided six miles north of Weeping Water, just east of Louisville, passed away at his home Sunday night. Funeral ser vices were held at Louisville Tues day, with interment here. Mr. Robbins had resided on the farm where he died for a number of years and was known as a good neighbor and citizen. Besides his wife and children, he leaves a host of friends who extend sympathy to the bereft family. Both are Better Now Wallace Philpot made a trip to the farm east of town, and while there was taken with an attack of flu. so severe as to require his re maining there a couple of days. On his return home, Mrs. Philpot was taken with the malady and both were down for more than a week, but are now feeling much improved and able to be about. Henry Snell Very Poorly Henry Snell, who has been ser iously ill for so long a time, is still confined to his bed. Everything pos sible is being done for the patient, but he does not show the desired improvement. Mr. Jourgeson has been looking after the business at the produce station for him, and is doing a good job of it. Death of Two Pioneer Citizens The deaths of Emmor Marshall and Clarence Tefft, two pioneer citi zens and business men of our com munity during the past week have brought sorrow to the entire com munity. Separate articles concerning their respective lives have appeared in the Daily Journal, and are pub lished elsewhere on this page of the Semi-Weekly Journal. Sketch of the Life of Emmor F. Marshall Long Prominent Resident of Cass County, Coming Here as Boy of 18 to Spend Lifetime. Emmor F. Marshall, 7S. died sud denly at his home in Weeping Water. Thursday morning. January 18, 1940. This announcement came as a shock to his many friends as he had been on the streets each day and had attended a dinner at the Chas. Gibson home Monday evening, and enjoyed an evening visiting with a group of his friends. He awakened about four o'clock Thursday morning and complained of feeling ill, and lived only a few minutes. With his wife at the time of his passing were his daughter, Mrs. E. L. Klein and daughter, Vir ginia, of Denver, who were visiting in the home. Emmor F. Marshall was bom March 19, 1861, at Franklin Square, Ohio, and passed away at the age of 78 years and 10 months. Coming to Nebraska at the age of eighteen years he shared the life of the pio neers in this community. His busi ness included extensive farming and he was well known over the state as a successful grain dealer. In Weeping Water civic affairs he took an active part. He had served on the board of education, and hd been t member of the city council, and had held the office of county commissioner. He was one of the pioneer mem bers of Prairie Lodge, No. 23, I. O. O. F. as he joined that organization in the year 1897. Quiet and unassuming he lived his life in the community, and mary there are who have benefitted by hia kindly neighborly acts of kindness. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Amanda, one daughter, Mrs. E. L. Klein, Denver three sons, Frank, Weeping Water; Alva, Ft. Lupton, Colo., and Sterling, Morris town, Pennsylvania, and four grand children. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at the Congregational church with the services in charge of the I. O. O. F. lodge. Rev. W. D. Linker spoke feelingly of the de ceased and his life in the community. Victor Wallick sang three numbers. "There's No Disappointment itr Heaven," "Abide With Me" and "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." Miss Katharine Ellis was at the organ. Pallbearers were Troy L. Davis, Mogens Johnson. Frank Wood, Chas. H. Gibson, Arthur II. Jones, and John Robinson. Interment was in Oakwood ceme tery with Hobson's funeral home in charge. Council Renews City's Compensa tion Insurance Vote to Award Policy for Year to Phoenix Indemnity Co. Ask Snow Removal from Fire Hydrants. The city council had a very busy session Monday night, one that took up a great deal of the time with the consideration of the compensation insurance carried by the city on its employees, this policy expiring Wed nesday. The council also discussed the snow problem and especially that which has caused fire hydrants over the city to be buried in snow, the city clerk being authorized to notify the water company to have the snow removed from around the hydrants in all sections of the city. Police Judge C. L. Graves reported that for the week of January loth there had b?en two arrests, the par ties working cut the fines and costs on the streets. A communication was receive! from R. A. House, district engineer of the state highway department rel ative to tne request ot tne city to secure some assistance on the exten sion of the sewer on Chicago avenuo to the south. The communication stated that the matter of state aid had been discussed and it was th? opinion of A. C. Tilley. state engi neer, that the state would he unable to aid. The hoard of education through their secretary. Frank A. Cloidt, ask ed a list of the tobacco dealers of the ritv. The city clerk was au thorized to supply the same. Mayor Lushinsky, as head of the board of health, stated that there was one case of scarlet fever in the city, the only contagious disease that had been reported. Councilman Webb of the tax and property committee, reported that there was excellent prospect of se curing sales of city owned lots. Chairman Edward Gabelman of the streets, alleys and bridges com mittee, reported that his street force was busy in removing snow, opening up streets, had two yet to complete, that of Maiden Lane and in the south part of the city. The new city truck had been a great aid in getting the streets opened. Mayor Lushin sky complimented Mr. Gabelman and the city street force on the excellent wcrk that they had been doing. Thf mayor also thought the city could secure some cinders from the Nor folk Packing Co. for use of streets of the city. Councilman Itebal of the third ward, stated that there had been many complaints of the fact that fire hydrants over the city had been buried in the deep snow and in many places impossible to locate the hy drants. On motion the clerk was or dered to notify the Plattsmouth Water Corporation to have the snov removed from the vicinity of the hy drants. 4 Chairman Finnefrock of the parks and improvement committee, report ed that the new ceiling in the truck storage building had been completed and added a great deal to the warmth of the building. It was decided that the fan used to distribute the heat in the building would be continued in operation at least at night. The city's compensation insurance is to expire in a few days and the finance committee had received the bids on three policies for the carry ing of the insurance. The committee took a recess and returned with a report as to the three policies. The pclicy of the Phoenix Indemnity Co.. member of the insurance bureau, was decided upon by the council as the best for the city, this bearing a prem ium of $314.40. The difference be tween the highest and lowest was Approximately $47, but the exper ience of the city in the past had caused them to decide to continue the type of policy now in force. Mayor Lushinsky discussed for a short time the work on the Chicago avenue sewer where the work is near- ing completion altho checked by the cold weather. Chester Wtlshimer, extensive prop erty owner at the south end of the new sewer was present and address ed the council, urging that sewer extension he made on the east side of highway No. 75 to protect prop- .erty there from flood and the danger of the highway being washed out by the erosion of the creek banks. Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title Phone 324 - Plattsmouth t Vi i i"i i i A i i i mlmP T The finance committee recommend ed the payment of the following claims and which was ordered hy the council: General Fund Albert Olson, phone city hall$ S.?o Fritz Schliscke, work fire house 10.19 Earl Redd, bucking snow on walks Business Tax Fund John Kubicka, cleaning sts$ Dog Tax Fund J. P. Cook & Co., 100 dog tags 2.50 4.50 .11 Unemployment Relief Fund Ira Clinkenbeard. truck hire$ 20.00 Charles Crawford, same 22.50 John E. Frady, repairs to equipmert 7.95 O. C. Paul, wood for heaters 3.00 Road Fund John Kubicka, streetwork$ 27. GO Charles Smith, tractor work 2.00 George Taylor, street work- 36.80 Franklin Kief, same 35.60 D. L. Ramel same Ross Horn, same 39.8?. 21.80 Harry Gochenour, shoveling snow 19.00 FUNERAL OF MRS. BURNETT The funeral services for Mrs. Mary E. Burnett were held on Saturday afternoon at the chapel of the Ilor lon funeral home at Seventh and Oak ftreets. There was a very large group of the old friends and neigh bors of the family present to pay their last tributes to her memory. Rev. J. W. Taer.zler, pastor of the First Christian church, conducted the services, giving a very inspiring ser mon with its word of comfort and cheer. Mrs. Hal Garnett and David Rob inson, of the Christian church choir, gave three of the old and loved hymns. "Nearer My God to Thee," "Going Down the Valley" and "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." The burial was at the Rock Bluffs cemetery beside the other members of the family who have gone on he fore. MISS SCHMITT LEAVES Following her visit of three weeks in this city Miss Elizabeth Schmitt, who has been a house guest at the Frank Slatinsky home, returned to her Sedalia. Missouri home last eve ning. Miss Schmitt. who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. ! Schmitt, resides on 1S18 East Broad way street. Sedalia. During her stay here Miss Schmitt has been feted at si number of dinner parties and social gatherings. En route to Plattsmouth three weeks ago, Elizabeth was ac companied hy Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wooster, also of Sedalia, Missouri, who went to Omaha and visited with relatives for a short time. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICE The funeral services for Dr. Roy A. Dodge, former Plattsmouth resi dent, were held Monday afternoon at the Trinity cathedral at Omaha. The Episcopal service for the dead was celebrated by Dean Stephen Mc Ginley, the rector of the cathedral, who also gave the committal service at the church. Many of the leaders in the medical profession in Omaha were at the service in tribute to thei-' departed member. The body was taken to the Brailey & Dcrrance cryptorium. Attending the services from this city were Misses Mia and Barbara Jering, Mrs. R. A. Bates and E. H. Wescott. Mr. Wcscott was a class mate of Mr. Dodge in the Platts mouth schools. TAKEN UP Holstein male calf came to my place two months ago. Owner may have same by paying for keep and advertising. Perry Nickles, Murray, phone 5C12. j25-4tw LIVINGSTON SALE FEE. 1 The postponed farm sale of B. W. Livingston & Son. will be held on Thursday, February 1st at the Dovey section near Cedar Creek. w CHECK UP today on your Fire Insurance. Don't wait until you have a loss to learn that your protection was not ade quate . . . that something had been overlooked. Searl S. Davis OFFICES: 2XD FLOOR Platts. State Bank Bldg. Mrs. John Cherney Dies at Omaha Monday Former Plattsmouth Lady and Sister i of Mrs. Bessie Aschenbrener, Passes Away at 7:30. Following an illness of the past several weeks, Mrs. Julia Cherney, 39, passed away at the St. Joseph hospital, Omaha, at 7:30 a. m. Mon day. Mrs. Cherney was taken ill several days ago and her condition grew such that she was immediately rushed to the hospital on Sunday, January 14, and underwent a major operation the following day. Since her operation, her condition remain ed critical and the last two days she had failed rapidly until death came to her relief. With her at the time of her passing were her family and four sisters and one brother. Julia Sabatka. daughter of the late Frank and Anna Sabatka, long time Plattsmouth residents, was horn on March 29. 1900. in this city. She would have been forty years old in March. Born and raised in this com munity, the deceased nas made many friends who will regret to learn of her passing. In her younger years she was an active figure in church circles, being formerly a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic church of this city. On November C, 1923, Julia Sa batka was united in marriage to John Cherney at the Assumption church in South Omaha, Nebraska. Her husband is an employe of the Union Pacific railroad company in Omaha. Since their marriage, the Cherneys have made Omaha their place of residence. At the time of her death, the family resided at 4540 West Q street. Rev. J. J. Krajicek, pastor of Assumption church, officiat ed at their wedding. There are left to mourn the pass ing of this good woman, the husband, John Cherney, three children. Rose Mary, 13; Robert, 8, and Ronald, 5; two brothers, Frank Sabatka, Omaha, and "Joseph Sabatka, Kimball, South Dakota, and four sisters, Mrs. Bes sie Aschenbrener. Plattsmouth; Mrs. Mary Drozda, Mrs. Anna Hrbacek and Mrs. Josephine Skripsky, all xf Omaha. Among the many nieces and neph ews who survive the passing of the aunt are Frank and John Aschen brener of this city. Two cousins Joseph and Charles Stastka, of Ne braska City, also mourn her death. The parents and one brother, Wal ter Sabatka. have preceded her in death. Funeral services for the late Mrs. John Cherney were held on Wednes day morning, January 24 at 8:30 at the Frank Kolouch Mortuary at 5130 South 20th street and at 9 o'clock at the Assumption church, 5438 South 22nd street. Omaha. Rev. Klement Kubes, assistant pastor, conducted the blessing and the prayer service at the home, and he also conducted the service at the grave. Tuesday evening American Legion post, No." 331 of which the husband of the deceased is a member, as sembled at the Legion home and left in a body to the Kolouch funeral home to pay respects. Recitation of the Hcly Rosary also took place by members of the church, Mrs. Frank Prusha serving as the leader. The requiem high mass was cele brated by Rev. John Krajicek, pastor, who officiated at the couple's wed ding sixteen years ago. He was as sisted by the Assumption school choir members and a number of acolytes. Father Krajicek also delivered the Czech sermon, bringing words of comfort to the members of the be reaved family who are forced to bear the burden by the loss of the wiie, mother, aunt, and sister at a time when "a mother's care and attention is needed the most." The interment was made at tha St. Mary's cemetery in South Omaha. Pallbearers were George Sabatka, Charles Skripsky, Joseph Bilek, Thomas and Frank Drozda, Omaha, and Frank Aschenbrener, Platts mouth. Subscribe for the Journal. FOR SALE OR TRADE Do you want to reduce your over head? $6.66 per month is all it takes to pay the interest and taxes on my 20 acre tract located at the north edge of Plattsmouth. 5-room house, furnace, fruit room, city water, barn, garage, poultry house' and cave. Fenced. Present mort gage of $1,500 has 2 years to run. What Have You to Offer for My Equity? M. L. Van Home 614 N. 47th St., Omaha, Nebr. OCIAL From Monday's Dafty Entertains at Dinner Miss Etta Nickles and her brother. Lee Nickles had as their Sunday din ner guests their nephew and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Wurdeman ot Omaha. Held "Good-Time" Party- Mr. and Mrs. Tinus Bomberg and children, Elna and Ivar entertained a group of friends and relatives Sat urday evening. January 20 at a 'good-time" party. The occasion too1.; place at the family home at 815 Fifth Avenue. The evening was spent in playing Chinese checkers and pinochle, and this was followed by a luncheon served by the host and hostess. Prom Tueaday'a Dairy Junior Woman's Club Party Bridge and pinochle " games fur nished the entertainment at last eve ning's Junior Woman's club meeting. A large crowd attended and prizes were won by Mildred Hall. Louise Rishel, and Mrs. Lillian Schmitt. At the close of the evening delicious re freshments were served by the com mittee. The hostesses for the eve ning were: Misses Margaret Iverson, Sylvia Koibel, Jane Oakes, Thelma Tritt, and Agnes Muenster. Tentative plans were made for a sleigh riding party next Thursday evening. January 25. The next regular meeting will he held on February 12th. The pro gram leaders will be Helen Smetana and Anne Knieke. From TVedneiday'a Daliy Entertain Guests at Dinner Mr. ir.d Mrs. George Thun and family had as their dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hyde, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hyde and Mrs. Katherine Petersen and small daughter, Gayle, on Monday evening at the family residence on South Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Petersen Hostess Mrs. William Woolcott and Mrs. Frank Mullen were srsistant hostesses at the Catholic Daughters of Amer ica January social meeting last eve ning at the home of Mrs. J. C. Peter sen. Tney were assisted by wisa Shirley Petersen and May Rath. Pin ochle and bridge were played and Mrs. Anna Zitka won the prize for the former and Miss Minnie Guth- niann. tne latter. Mrs. Kate Hiber and Mrs. Ewald Ulrich were guests. Refreshments concluded the evening party. Sleighriding Parties Held A number of Plattsmouth young people took advantage of the icy like streets and snow yesterday by enjoying the evening in an old- fashioned sleighriding party. Bob sleds predominated. A group of court house employees and their friends comprised on? group. This group enjoyed the eve ning sliding on the hill which runa from Fourteenth and Main to Seven teenth and Main streets. The follow ing comprised the group: Misses Minnie Hild, Lewanna Kelley, Kath ryn Grosshans, Mary Kay Wiles, Margaret Ann Pitz, Robert Walling, John Stapp, Edward Hadraba, Joo Hendrix, Bob McClanahan, Register of Deeds Ray Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rummel. A luncheon follow ed the party. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis. Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Reeder, Mr. and Mrs. George Dobson, and Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Hudson comprised the other group who enjoyed the winter sport. The old-fashioned sleigh, pulled by horses carried these five couples on their journey around the Missouri river. They, likewise, enjoyed a luncheon at the Jacobs cafe at the conclusion of the party. MEN'S ALL LEATHER JACKETS with Zippers Priced to Close $4-85 $5-95 $7-65 Wescott's 1 WhfTi Qnflhtv fVinnt O .,, g