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. stats Eitttical Vol. No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEERUARY 1, 1940. NO. 104 Fine Sum Raised in County from Christmas Seals ; County Supt. Lora Lioyd Kieck Re ports $337. 1G Secured From Sales by School Children. Following is the list of school dis tricts, the amount of Christmas seals pold and the name of the teacher as i t ported by County Superintendent Lora Lloyd Kieck. Fifty per cent c-f the total sales will be returned to Cass county to be used for health pur posses. The 1939 total is $337.1 C as compared with $221.37 in 193S: Hist. 1, $57.27, Lowell S. Devoe. superintendent. Dist 2. $4.77, Mrs. Dorothy Fowler, teacher. Dist. 3. $7.7.", Louise Rishel, teach er. Dist. 5, $3. CO. Marie Thomason. Dist. C, S3. 00, Mrs. Dora Trively. Dist. 7, $3.04, Lucille Meisinger. Dist. C-7, $21.65. E. M. Miller, superintendent. Dist. 8 $1.23, Alice Mae Campbell. Dist. 9. $1.27, Katherine Meisinger. Dist. 10, 55c, Ruth Neil. Dist. 11, ?2.44, Gertrude Behrens. Dist. 12, $1.C6, Ruth Morris. Dist 13, S9c, Jane Christiansen. Dist. 14. $1.49, June Armstrong. Dist. 15. $1.25, Flora Belle Mead. Dist. 17. $11.05, H. D. Bugbee, superintendent. Dist. IS, $1.G4, June Frans. Dist. 19, no sales, Norma Borne meior. Dist. 20, no sales. James Softley, su periutendent. Dist 21. $1.70. Ethel Stevens. Dist 22, $29.97, L. A. Behrends, superintendent. Dist.' 23. $2.42, Mrs. Irma Lohnes. Dist. 24, $1.25. Eleanor Kunz. Dist. 25, 15c, Mrs. Nellie Carlson. Dist. 2C. $3.02. Marie Lutz. Dist. 27. no sales, Velma Fulton. Dist. 28. $1.81. Margarette Dall. Dist. 29. $2.13, Evelyn Shelhorn. Dist. 30, $3.73, Helen Ulrich. Dist. 31, $4.67, Fern Williamson, Mildred Heil. Dist. 32. $14.01, G. M. Comm. superintendent. Dist. 33. $1.45. Lois Parsell. Dist. 34. $5.15, Ruth Stuhr. Dist 35. $1.70. Ellen Leddy. Dist. 30.. $9.02, W. Earl Dyer, superintendent. Dist. 7. $1.37, Martha Kaffenber- ;er. Dist. 3S. Dist. 40, - Dist. 41, Dist. 42. Dist. 43. Dist. 45, Dist. 47, $1.4 Beatrice Beverage. $1.95. Leona M. Giles. $2.02, Doris Wall. $1.20, Ruth Alexen. $1.18, Feme Tlustos. $2.13, Mildred Wilson. $5.00. Gertrude Hardt. Dist. 49, $4.00. Nadine Naeve. Dist. 50. no sales, Mrs. Louise Oumke. Dist. 51. $2.77. Mabel Mendenhall. Dist. 55. COc, Dorothy Ehlers. Dist. 50. $10.77. H. A. Grier. superintendent. Dist. 57, $5.02, Lauretta Burdick. Helen Saunders. Dist. 5S. $5.50. Helen Froctor. Di.st. 59. $2.4 8, Juliaiean Ruhge. Dist. CO, $1.24, Mrs. Esther Rho den. Dist. C3, $2.10, Mrs. Emma Rawalt. Dist. 4. no sales. Herbert Hulfish. Dist. 6G. $2.92, Lucile Panska. Dist. 70, $1.36, Irene Riester. Dist 71. $1.30, Edna Fleischman. Dist. 72, $1.37, Ann Harris. Dist. 74. $2.41, Geraldine Lenz. Dist. 75, $1.15, Mrs. Lila Gordon. Dist. 70. $1.10, Dorothy Gakemeier. Dist. 77. 55c. Dorothy Lepert. Dist. 78. $3.55. Ermond Moore. Dist. 79, $5.00, Fiances Shelhorn. Dist. 80. $2.37, Mrs. Inez Morris, Florene Sehafer. Dist 81, $2.00. Elvina Hammer. Dist. 82, $1.95. Mrs. Inez Peterson. Dist. 83, $1.60. Jeannette Snell. Dist S6, $1.25, Amanda Klemme. Dist. S8, $2.50, Mrs. Selma' John son . Dist. 91, no sales. Kathleen Sehaf er. Dist. 64, $1.09, Ruth Ann Stein kamp. Dist. 9;'). $8.45, F. J. Wells, super intendent. Dist. 9C. $4.03, Mrs. Dayle Stall man, Mrs. Mary WTirth. Dist. 97. 87c, Georgetta Hazen. Dist. 98. $4.28. Teresa Colbert. Dist. 101, $2.00, Mrs. Hilda Iken berry. Dist. 102. $10.58, Lester Jensen, superintendent. Dist. 103, $9.01, E. C. Stimbert, superintendent. Dist. 164, $6.38, M. E. Boren. LEAVES TOR CALIFORNIA Mrs. Mae Middleton, who has been making her heme in the city with her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beins, for the past couple months, has gone to California fcr a visit with her father, David Samson and her step-mother. She will also visit her daughters who are living near Los Angeles. HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. Arley Van Laning- jham of Colusa, California returned home for a month's vacation. They are here visiting with Mrs. Van -aningham's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Pat Campbell and sister and brother Mr. and Mrs . Cecil Carr. They are enjoying the snow very much, the first they have seen in three years. They plan on returning to California about the first of March. Paving from Glenwood to the IVflQQftllFl RlVPl'WH1 bt? miraesraphed as was the cus- j lflloovFUI 1 JLV1VC1 Jt.-im in the nast few years nrevious I I Iowa Highway Commission Member Says Paving to Be Placed in 1940 tO Missouri River Bridge. Highway 2 4 Association met Sat- urday at Creston, Iowa, where there was a large representation of cities along the route through Colorado, Iowa and Nebraska present. The members of the association were gratified to learn at the meet- ing that the eight mile stretch of highway from Glenwood west to the ; Missouri river bridge would be paved w ith concrete the coming year. This stretch of highway has been surfaced with gravel since the road way was built up at the time of the construction of the traffic bridge over the Missouri river southeast of this city and has provided a very good roadway but not as all weather ; proof as the paving. R. B. Laird, of Sidney, member of the Iowa state highway commis sion revealed at the meeting that the paving would be placed during 1940 and with the paving will be the con struction of two overpasses and one relocation along the eight miles to be covered. The officers elected by the asso ciation were: L. L. Hines, Benkel man, Nebraska, president; E. L. Dal ton. Hastings, Nebraska, vice-president; Ross Burman, Burlington, Iowa, secretary; Dr. D. W. Harmon, Glenwood, Iowa, vice-president; C. B. Hall, Estes Park, Colorado, vice president. RECEIVES TEACHING PROMOTION Newell Pollard, formerly of this city, who- has been located on the west coast for the past two years in teaching work, has just received a very nice promotion in his profession. Mr. Tollard has been selected as the ptincipal in the school at Bingen, Washington. The post is one in fine up-to-date school and is a well destrved recognition. Mr. and Mrs. Pollard have many friends here who will be pleased to learn of the new promotion. Mrs. Pollard is the former Betty Kalina, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Ka lina. ATTEND "GONE WITH THE WIND" from Wednesday' DuTiy - A party of Plattsmouth ladies com prising Mrs. R. W Knorr. Mrs. L. S. Devoe, Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt and Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, were in Omaha to day for a few hours visit. The ladies enjoyed "Gone With the Wind" at the Paramount theater. AN APPRECIATION I wish to personally thank all of the members of the committee for the President's ball for their fine co-operation in putting over the most successful affair. Especially do I wish to thank Mrs. Louis Ward Egen berger in conducting the ticket sale. FREDRICK WEHRBEIN. VISIT IN NEBRASKA CITY Prom Monday's Daflv Mr. and Mrs. Karl Brown and (daughter of Papillion and Mrs. John A. Donelan of this city motored to Nebraska City yesterday and spent the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Thygeson. ALBERT TIMMAS BETTER Following an illness of some two weeks Albert Timmas is gradually recovering from the effects of pneu cicr.ia. The Timmaas family reside near the Missouri river. School Paper is to Resume Publication jhas been confined to his home for Miss Fearle Staats General Super-: the past few weeks and is now able visor With Miss Estelle Baird to enjoy his usual meals and is look Eusiness Executive. jing much better. It is hoped that he imay be able to resume his usual ae- Following a period or two years jtivities soon. or more, the Plattsmouth high school student paper "The Platter" will jasmin be resurrected in a few days, j F resent plans for the printing of the j j paper have been completed by the I i off icials of the paper and no copies i ,to us suspension. j Ultn present piana completed tne ; !first issue of 'Thc Platter is expected j lltJ reaen HS uscriDers someume me tc reach its subscribers sometime the fere part of February," says Miss Pear!? Staats. normal training in- j struct or and official supervisor of;lhe5r monthly meeting Saturday, i j'be student paper. Present plans in- ijanuary 27 at the community hall, dicate that 500 copies or more of the first issue e Panted and circu - Slated among student subscribers. j Eligible subscribers to the paper in- .elude net only Plattsmouth high school students, but students rerre- ; jsenting any oi tne local schools win be eligible to be placed on the sub- j scribers' list. , The editors of "The Platter" are Allan White and stepnen Devoe ana the business managers include Bern- ard Kubicka and Jimmie Jones. The four beys are seniors in high school, Other members of the staff will be i added as needed. Miss Estelle Baird will fill the post of business super- visor among tne list or l ne flat- ter's" executives, and Miss Peariejoose margin. Staats will act as the general super visor. The publication of the coming edi tions will involve a considerable amount of work on the editorial and business forces. The paper, if the preseut setup succeeds, is to be self- supporting and this is to be made pos sible through the medium of adver tising and subscriptions. AGRICULTURAL CON SERVATION PROGRAM Since the allotments for Cass coun tv have been received, a number of farmers have called the attention of the county office to the difference be- tween the 1940 wheat allotments ion February s. rehearsals will be de which were originally sent out July voted to reparation for this pro j20th, 1939, and the 1940 wheat al lotments as shown on the official no tice dated January 20th. 1940. The reason for this difference is due to the fact that when the wheat data was completed for the county, it was found that the county had exceeded the county wheat allotment and it was necessary for the state office to ratio about 1 per cent off of each farm to come down to the county total. Mr. Gansemer announces that any farm which did not exceed the orig inal wheat allotment notice wouia not be penalized when the check of performance is made. jizations of Nebraska have partici The 1940 farm plans are now be- ipated on these programs and the local ing prepared in the county office, lingers have been highly honored by Each farmer is to receive a photo- this request, graph of his farm. Farmers will be contacted with these farm plans starting about February 15th, Mr. Gansemer announced. ATTEND CONVENTION Mr. and Mrs. William A. Swatek were at Lincoln Tuesday where they attended the session of the Nebraska Hardware Dealers. The convention is one of the largest trade meetings held in Lincoln and several hundred deal ers were in attendance. Mrs. Swatek visited with relatives and friends. MRS. LITTLE IMPROVING Reports from the Clarkson hos pital regarding the condition of Mrs. Clyde Little indicated that she is get ting along very nicely following her operation recently. It is expected she will be able to return home soon. ENTERS HOSPITAL En route to Omaha Dr. L. S. Puce lik was accompanied by Mrs. Tinus I'.omberg, who entered the St. Cath erine's hospital today. It is thought that Mrs. Bomberg may undergo an operation. ED SCIIULH0F IMPROVING The many friends of E. II. Schul hof. well known and highly esteemed resident of the city, will be pleased I to learn that he is reported as being somewhat improved. Mr. Schulhof Mynard Club Hears Local High School Debaters Fiattnnouth liign bc.iooi uroup uis-j cuss the Question of Govern- j ment Of the Jiaiiroads. : The Mynard Community club held jRichard Spangler, president, presided the Wiseman car, which was open a jat te business meeting. Mrs. Sher-jfew inches, hitting the driver in ;he jman Co!e ieu tne group singing in jhead. ,ner usua pleasing manner. j The bullet plowed under the scalp j The program was in (barge of; muscles and went on thru, coming Edward Wehrbein, chairman of the ,east siae entertainment committee He presented the Plattsmouth high school debate squad composed of Margaret Fricke, Ruth Lowson, John Morris. Bill Robertson, under the jdirection of Milo Price, their coath. -pne topj,, for debate was "Resolved jrr. g. Government Should Own and operate flie Railroads." After a very interesting and closely contested argument, the judges gave the de Vision to the negative by a very Another very interesting part of j the .program was -under the super- j vision of Louise Rishel. teacher of j Dist. No. 3. Her pupils gave several verv clever numbers. TO SING AT J0SLYN MEMORIAL The Plattsmouth high school a cappella hoir and its director, David Fowler. Jr., were much elated this past week upon the receipt of an in vitation to sing a concert at Joslyn Memorial in Omaha. A tentative date has been arrangfd for Sunday after- noon. April , at four o'clock in the jmau, concert boll. Immediately after ,ne operetta presentation to be given gram. With the proceeds of the bake sale conducted recently and proceed from the operetta, plans for robes are near completion. The choir robes will be maroon in color with white collars for the girls. , As the robes will no doubt hp ready bv the timp of the program the choir will add to their usual high type of singing a most tractive appearance. The invitation received from Miss Mary C. Pollard, representing the music committee of Joslyn Memorial give tne cnoir much to work for janv of the finest musical organ VISITS AT COUNTY COURT From Monday's Paltv Sheldon Tefit, of Chicago, with Carl Tefft. cf Avoca, were in the city today for a few hours attending to some matters at the court house and visiting with their many friends. They are sons of the late C. E. Tefft, distinguished Weeping Water resi dent, who died last week. ATTENDS BURKE LUNCHEON Attorney William A. Robertson of this city, was at Nebraska City Tues day to attend a bi-partisan luncheon tendered to Senator Edward R. Burke, of Omaha, who is home for a short time to look after his pre-pri- mary campaign for United States senator. HERE FROM LOUISVILLE Prom Wednesuay rarr Henry Hopp and sister. Miss Mary Hopp, of Louisville, were in the city today for a few hours to look after some matters of business. While here Mr. Hopp called at. the Journal to renew his subscription. Weeping Water Youth Shot by a Passing Autoist Shot Fired Through Car Window in Which James Wiseman. 16 Riding, Results in Scalp Wound. I James Wiseman, 1(j, Weeping Wa lter youth, was severely wounded t j Sunday when shot in the head by an unidentified motorist who failed to jstop. j The wounded youth was taken jlater Jo Lincoln where he was treat led by Dr. F. M. Andus, uncle of the mother of the boy. He was later 'taken back to his home in Weeping water. Wiseman was driving out of Louis- ville wiih two oiher young people, he 'lolcl the doctor, and about four miles: Jnorth of Weeping Water met another carrying two cr three men. One of these men shot thru the window of lout about thc middle of the back of I Wiseman's head and lodging in the top of the car, where it was found. jThe wound bled profusely. The other jear didn't stop, nor did anyone obtain iits license. Wiseman was taken home afler his wound was dressed. WILL PROBE SHOOTING Investigation of the shooting near Weeping Water Sunday of James Wiseman, is being investigated by sheriff Joe Mrasek and County At- Uorney W. H. Smith. The office of the sheriff was notified late Tuesday afternoon of the names of several parties alleged to have been in the car from which the shot that wound- cd Wiseman was fired. So far no charges have been filed in the case. SEARCH FOR PROWLER From Monday's Daily This morning at 1:43 Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Sheriff Emery poody received a call that prowlers j were heard at the farm of August jKeil, south of Cullom. The officers on reaching the scene, found that j Gerald Keil, a son of the family, had i heard someone apparently in one of the corn cribs on the farm. An in vestigation disclosed that there had been someone in the crib, sacks and several tin cans being found, but the party had made their getaway. The tracks showed where someone had walked across a field to the Burling ton railroad tracks where the traces of the tracks vanished. It was thought Uhat the cans were to be used in sc- i-uring gasoline from the truck of Mr. at-jKeil but the party had been scared jaway from the scene before being jable to secure either the corn or the gas. BALL A GREAT SUCCESS From Wednesday' pAfiy The 1940 Presidential Birthday ball held here last evening at the American Legion building, proved one of the greatest success from the standpoint of attendance and enjoy ment. The attendance was estimated at 500 with many from out of the city to participate in the delightful social affair and to enjoy the fine program of dance music which was given by4 Tommy Anderson and his orchestra. Chairman Fred Wehrbein and his efficient committee are to be con gratulated on success of the ball and the fine result secured for the fund to combat infantile paralysis. CONSULT SPECIALIST Fmm Wednesday's Dalty Mr. and Mrs. George Conis and sons, John and Tommie, with Louis Lohnes, were in Omaha today for a few hours. They were consulting a specialist in regard to the eyes of John, which have been causing him some trouble of late. HERE FROM LINCOLN Stephen M. Davis, student at the University of Nebraska, is home to enjoy a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Davis, during- the short holiday between examinations. UNDERGOES T0NSILECT0MY Mrs. "Bud" Taylor, of McCook, Ne braska, who is here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Duda, under went a tonsilectomy Saturday at Omaha. The operation was perform ed at the St. Catherine's hospital by Dr. W. S. Eaton of this city. The patient is reported as showing an ex "ftllent recovery from the effects of the operation. J. B. Elliott, Jr. Files for Office Lieut. Governor Alvo Resident Will Seek Nomination at Anril Primaries on the Democratic Ticket. J- B- Elliott, Jr., prominent resi- jdent of the west part of Cass county, ;has filed his name as a candidate for (the democratic nomination for the office of lieutenant governor, subject to the wish of the voters at the pri maries on April 9th. Mr. Elliott was a candidate for this office at the primary two years ago Kind made a very. fine race. He is a man well qualified for the position and his many friends over Cass coun ty will be interested in learning that he is again a candidate for the posi tion. YOUNG PEOPLE HOLD RALLY A district rally of Presbyterian young people was held at the Dunbar Presbyterian church Sunday after noon and evening. Several churches of this district were represented and a very fine group was present in spite of - the wintery weather. Richard Kitt of this city is the president and had arranged a very interesting pro eram. After a worship period, an hour ?pent in separate discussion groups, conducted by Rev. Dr. H. M.' Mark ley of Nebraska City. Rev. Dr. H. G. McClusky of Plattsmouth and Rev. J. H. McDonald of Hopewell church. j - nn . f PPPPMt,on, nroeram with musical numbers of a male quar tet, duets and solos furnished by the Dunbar society, also a quiz con test in which Miss Eleanor Giles of Plaftsmouth was second, and Miss Jessie Lou Tyler of Nebraska, City was first. A delicious chicken sup per was served by the ladies of the church at Dunbar. An hour of moving pictures, show ing scenes of summer conferences and the'' youth budget system of our church was an instructive as well as entertaining feature of the evening. Mrs. William Robertson and her son Bill took a load of our young people to the rally. ERHART-RICKETTS WEDDING The marriage of Mis3 Florence Erhart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Erhart, Sixth street and Eleventh corso, Nebraska City, to Don Ricketts, Plattsmouth, son of Roscoe Ricketts, also of that city, took place this morning at 8:15. The ceremony was performed at St. Mary's Catholic church at Nebraska City. Rev. Albin Bauer celebrating the mass. Attendants were Miss June Tour ville and Richard Erhart of Nebras ka City. Miss Erhart attended Cathedral high school, Omaha, graduating in 1935. She worked at Hested's for three and a half years. Mr. Ricketts is a graduate of Nebraska City high school with the class of 1935. He has been employed at the Hinky- Dinky store in this city since last July. The couple will make Plattsmouth their home. VISIT AT LINCOLN Sunday Wallace Warner, Frank Petet, Miss Helen Warner and Miss Helen Ledgway were at Lincoln where they visited at the U. S. Vet erans' hospital, -with C. E. Ledgway and Ralph Petet. They found both of the patients much improved, but Mr. Petet still in serious condition. See the goods you Buy. GalaTog but how about the Goods when descriptions ars allurlna enough. you set themT Rotarians are Hosts to the Rotary Anns Cleverly Arranged Program Given With Stunts and Demonstration of Visual Education. From Wednesday's Dally The members of the Rotary club entertained their ladies last evening at the Hotel Plattsmouth at a dinner party at C:20 with the pleasant eve ning following. The tables were very attractively arranged with flowers that added to the attractiveness of the settings. American flags were also used in the decorations. Favors for the ladies were American Beauty roses. The program of the evening was exceptionally clever and to most of the Rotary members proved a com plete surprise. Pictures of the staid and dignified members had been se cured, some of these being of their infant days, these being projected on a screen and the party asked to identify the various pictures. A great deal of enjoyment was derived from this feature of the evening. Frank A. Cloidt opened the pro gram by singing "God Bless Amer ica," the group joining in singing the stirring patriotic song that has become so popular. Richard Spangler was the leader for the group singing. The invocation was by Dr. H. G. McClusky, past prexy. President R. W. Knorr of the local rlub presented Lawrence Lamberson, senior and Ralph Parkening, junior, who have been the high school mem bers for the month of January. The young men gave their impressions of the past month as Rotarians, ex pressing their enjoyment of the good fellowship that had prevailed and the pleasant associations. One of the features of the evening was the presentation by J. G. Kret jchner, of Omaha, being a demon stration in visual education, that is fast growing in teaching lines over the country. The use of the special projector and sound motion pictures presented most graphically the man ner in which the young student is taught. Judge A. H. Duxbury was in charge of the program and which was one of the most tnjoyed that the club has held, its many varied features making fine entertainment. In addition to the program several stunts arranged by Hip members proved most entertaining. TO REOPEN WEEPING WATER LAW OFFICE The law firm of D. O. and W. L. Dwyer are reopening their law office in Weeping Water. The firm of lawyers maintained an office in Weeping Water, during the years of 1933 and 1934. until Mr. D. O. Dwyer accepted the position of counsel for the H. O. L. C, in Lin coln, which made it necessary to close the Weeping Water office. Since the passing of Attorney C. E. Tefft. there is no attorney at W'eeping Water and the firm of Dwyer & Dwyer feel that an office there will be both pleasant and profitable. MRS. ANNA COOK LEAVES Mrs. Anna Cook, who was called to Plattsmouth on account of the death of her father, L. H. Petersen over three weeks ago, left for her Tacoma, Washington home Tuesday. Since coming here she has been a guest of her mother, Mrs. Jensine Petersen and her sisters, Miss Mary petersen and Mrs. Sophie Mayfield. DANCE, FEBRUARY 3 The Holy Rosary church C. Y. O. will sponsor a dance on Saturday eve ning. February 3 at the American Legion hall. The Jay Kay orchestra of Omaha will play modern and Bo hemian music. The public is invited. J29-2tw-fl,2d 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 5612. J25-4tw