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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1940. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FTVL Nehawka Mrs. A. F. Hansen was a visitor last Monday with friends in Platts mouth and also doing some shopping while there. John Cole of "Weeping Water was a visitor in Nehawka Monday of this week and was looking after some business matters in his line. Golda Snodgrass who has been re siding in the rooms over the pool hall is to occupy his own house, which will make it nice to again re ride in his own property. Messrs. and Mesdames Herbert Kuntz and Nelson Berger were over to Plattsmouth last week enjoying attending the president's ball which was featured at the county seat. Fred Beverage who makes his home west of Mynard and who has -.erne children in Nehawka high school was looking after some busi ness in town Monday afternoon. Albert Scudder and family who have been residing in the Golda Snod erass property moved last Sunday to the Keitch property where they are to make their home for the present. The homo of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Nickles was blessed last Saturday evening by the arrival of a very fine baby girl with both the mother and little daughter getting along very nicely. Frank Cox. who has been residing in one of Mrs. Scott Norris' proper ties, on main street will occupy the apartment o-er the pool hall where Mr. Kleitch has been making his homo. Miss Ruth Palmer, daughter of Mi. and Mrs. James Palmer of Ne hawka. who is instructor at the Tal- j mage school where she has taught for a number of years was able to get home over the week end and visit with her parents. Kim Balfour, Fred Nutzman and IT. S. St. John were over to Crete last Sunday where they drove to take Dean Nutzman back to school. Dean VkwI been pnendinc the week end at home and the bovs accompanied him on his return to school. Doing' Fine at University. Miss Edith Schumacher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schumacher, who is a student at the University ; of Nebraska where she has been tak- j ing textile studies, writes the folks j that she passed last semester with ; high percentages and nas cnteiea the second and last semester. To Have County Party. The Boy Scouts, which is a strong youthful organization, and one which makes for good, clean boys and in the days to come first class manhood, aregiving a county party at the Ne hawka Auditorium this Thursday evening, when a good program is be in? presented and some excellent addresses on sterling manhood an explanation of the nature scope of Scouting. and and Now Getting Along Nicely. Clarence Hansen who so seriously wooded himself while at his work when the file he was using penetrated his hand, going clear through the hand, entering the palm and "pro truding at the back of the hand, which afterward leveloped infection, making a serious case of blood poi soning, and compelled this genial srentleroan to remain in the hospital for some time, was able to return home last Sunday and is reported as being much improved. He is assured bv his doctors thai the hand will en. The hazards of driving are much greater at this time of year. Beware! INSURE TODAY If you own a car, your first accident may cost you all you own. Beware! CALL OR SEE I0E SHOW BAD ROADS INSURANCE" ZL jJjj" Plattsmouth tirely heal and he be able to use it as before. His many friends are greatly pleased that he is to be well again and able to use the hand. Attended Funeral of UncleFriday. . AV. H. Kruger and wife, Lyle Kru ger and J. E. Kruger were called to Gretna last Friday to attend the funeral of an uncle, Mr. Frank Snodgrass, So, who passed away last week at his home on a farm a few miles from Gretna. Mr. Snodgrass was born in Indiana where he spent his- childhood before coming west. Years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Anna McDonald, who was a sister of Miss Clara McDonald, who also was united in marriage with the father of the Kruger boys, Mr. Kru ger passing some time ago. The Krugers here attended the funeral ard where alt.o they met Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kruger of Plattsmouth who wee also attending the funeral of Mr. Snodgrass. Caring for Stock. Uncle Charles D. Saint John, who has been staying in the west, is lo cated not far from Otis, Colorado, where he has charge of a herd of cattle for Wm. August, jr., who also resides at a point some thirty-five miles from Otis. Mr. Saint John is batching out on the prairie where he is caring for the stock. He writes while there is not so much snow as hero the weather has been pretty cold. School Classes Entertain. A very unusual party was held at the sehoolhouse Monday evening, February rth. when the two Latin ''lasses entertained the Nehawka school board and the faculty. Invi tations in the form of Latin scrolls were sent to the guests. The invi tations also included an item telling the guests to bring their own nap kins as the Romans did. Due to the ifaot that Cupid was a Roman god and this is the month of February, the color scheme was carried out in red iand white. The libellus (program) , consisted of the following: Mini Solum Propines (Drink to Me Only) by Charlotte Lundberg and Maxine Stefi'ens, accompanied by Clara Marie Kruger. Psyche and Cupid A Latin story by Lila Linder. Caesar Habet Unam Legionem (Caesar has one legion) by the whole Roman Food A brief talk explain ing the materials used in the menu, by Arlene Engelkemeier. "Why Study Latin? A short talk on the benefits derived from a course in Latin, by Margie Ruth Pollard. Dies Sine Latina "A Day "With out Latin." a play depicting the per centage of Latin words in use in everyday language. "Ault Lang Syne," a Scotch song sung in Latin by an American group. Two girls in Roman togas presided over a tea table with red roses as a centerpiece and tall red tapers on each end. The menu was entirely composed of Latin foods: Cupediae (Menu) Golbi (Cheese Balls) Dulcia Domestica (A form of a sweet cake) Dactyli (Stuffed Dates) Oliva (Olives) Vinum (Grape Juice) Pona (Fruit) Each menu had the following quotation: "Suavissimi ultra quam speras." Apicius. "These things are not as bad as they may seem." An attractive exhibit was arranged of projects made during the first semester and various Latin books jrcininium penalty for disorderly eon used throughout both courses. This jduct from ?1 to $T0 but left the consisted of Roman Calendars. Latin Christmas cards and Latin alphabet books. Also letters received from Italy were in the exhibit. Two Latin games. "Rota" and "Trojan Horse" concluded the eve ning's entertainment. SEEKS DIVORCE NEW YORK. Feb. 0 (UP) Doris Dudley, the 22-year-old blond protege of John L'arrymore forgot when he was reconciled to his fourth wife, Elaine Barry, disclosed today she plans to divorce her second husband, Jack Jenkins, a Beverly Hills, fornia restaurant owner. Cali- Deris is having to give up her role in Barrymore's play, "My Dear Chil dren" to Miss Barrv. She has an other job. however, with the road company of "Margin for Error" open irg in New Haven, Connecti-ut, Fob rurary 16. Miss Dudley married Jen kins December 5, 1936. She said to day he was "the most wonderful person in the world a great fellow and there arc no hard feelings." KUEZU PLANTS TO AID SOIL MONTGOMERY. Ala. (UP) Ala bama is growing 1,000.000 kudzu plants at its state prison farms to be sold to farmers for conserving and improving fertility of the soil 'at ? price which they tau a fi ord to pay." Bryan Would Have Voters Pass on Third Term Ex-Governor and Candidate for Con gress Urged Placing of Name of Roosevelt on Primary Eallot LINCOLN, Feb. 6 (UP) Former Governor Charles W. Bryan said to day he will "insist that the voters of Nebraska and other middle-western states be given an opportunity to say" whether they approve or disapprove of a third term for Presi dent Roosevelt. Bryan, now a candidate for the 1940 congressional seat held by his brother, the late William Jennings Cryan. assured Nebraskans "that he will take whatever steps may be i necessary to have the name of Frank lin D. Roosevelt appear on the demo cratic ballet in the April 9 primary. "I think that should be done not only in Nebraska but all other states of the midwest and I should like to hear from those in other states who will co-cperate in creating an oppor tunity for an expression of the peo ple as to their choice for president. "No president should be required or expected to announce that he de sires to again become president and the political traders who are trying to goad the president into a political quarter should be ashamed of them clvc.." Bryan's statement came as speculation was increasing in Ne braska whether the president's name would be placed on the presidential preference ballot. Democrats will meet rt Omaha this week end to dis cuss filing names of candidates. SELECT CUNNINGHAM NEW YORK, Feb. 6 (UP) Glenn Cunningham, master miler from Kan sas, was chosen for the seventh straight year for Dan Ferris' 19'.)9 all-American track team. Don Lash, cross-countrv champion i ti cm Indiana, was pu'Keu :or xne si.in successive year, and joe .uev. lusKey was named for the ninth time. Mc- Cluskey missed in 19GG. In all, 1-1 stars repeated from the 1$:A nominations Clyde Jeffrey, San Francisco in the 10) meter; Lou Grecr ory. New York. 10,000; Pat Dengis ni the marathon; Allen Tolmieh, De troit, 65-meter hurdles; Fred Yelcott, Ilouston. high and low hurdles; Otto Kotraba. New York and Jchn Kah- kenen. New York, walks; Bill Lace fie'ld, Los Anreles, broad jump; Her schel Neil, triple jump; Cornelius Warmerdam, Sa" Francisco, pole vault; Joe Scott, Western Reserve U.,j Decathlon and Cunningham, Lash and McCluskev. NEW MORALS CODE FOR LINCOLN LINCOLN. Feb. f (UP) A new peace and morals code for Nebraska's capital city, revised in the direction of stringency to include such teeth i . . . as a Sou nine in tne minimum nne for disorderly conduct, went before ihe city council on first reading last night. Attorney Fred Wagener, of the city's legal staff, told the council the purpose of the revised code was to clarify ordinances and clear up 'ivonsif tencies in wording. Wegener said the most tangible charge in the code increased the maximum fine at $100. despite con siderable agitation for increasing the max mum with reference to prostitu tion. UNION OFFICIALS FINED PITTSBURGH. Feb. fi (UP) Fines ranging from $50 to $7,000 were assessed in federal court today against fifty-six union officials, elec trical contractors and electrical cor porations on their pleas of "no de fense" to charges of collusive bidding o PWA-aided projects. The defendants were the first to be i sentenced in the United States justice department s nation-wide mvestiga- tion of alleged high building costs. Biggest cf the fines which totaled $r1.150 was imposed on Michael Gordon, business agent of the Inter national Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (AFL) local. He was fined $7,000. CLAIM PARACHUTE TROOPS WESE KILLSD YESTERDAY ' STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Fcbr. G (UP) Finnish trcops wiped out a ele tachment of 50 Russian parachute troops who landed in the Kovaniemi area yesterday in one1 of the most desperate exploits of the war, it was reported today. 1940 World almanacs now on sale at the Bates Bock store, 70c. COCHRAN TO OPEN CAMPAIGN OMAHA, Feb. 6 (UP) Governor R. L. Cochran will open his campaign for the senatorial nomination with a mass meeting at Hotel Fontenelle here Friday night, his Douglas coun ty chairman, T. F. Quinlan an nounced today. Quinlan said that more than 1,000 democrats from Omaha and surrounding counties are expected to attend. He said Cochran will "present the real issues" at the meeting. The governor, he said, has until lately refrained from political speeches. State Sheriff is Found Dead in Hotel Room Had Been in Omaha Several Days and Left No Intimation Why the Death Had Happened. OMAHA, Feb. 6 (UP) The body of State Sheriff William Flake, 4 6, was found in a room in a downtown hotel here yesterday, a .38 calibre bullet through his head. Police said he had committed sui cide. Flake had been missing from his office in Lincoln since Saturday. Monday, Gov. R. L. Cochran called Omaha police and requested they rcarch for him. Detective Sergeant William Con- ley found the body in a room which had been occupied until Sunday by F. H. Hachmeier, Wayne. Neb., im plement dealer, a friend of the state sheriff. The doors were bolted from the' inside and a bell boy crawled through a transom and let officers enter. There were evidences that Flake had been drinking heavily. He had been dead only a short time, how ever, Police Surgeon Werner Jensen said. Vn mntivp fnr th net wnc I'nnw'Tl Flake, formerly sheri - , , . in oi ininaii) ; i ciMiin v , was aiijHmnru siaie hut-im jm io;. FIVE LN PARTY START ANNUAL HALIBUT STUDY SEATTLE, Wash. (VP) The life of halibut the fish that looks like a flapjack but swims is the object of a survey in the Queen Charlotte isl- lands by five scientists of the Inter- national Fisheries Commission. They left here recently in their annual census "expedition" to deter mine the probable increase or de crease of halibut it coming seasons. "Fine-meshed silk nets are used." explained Henry A. Dunlop, acting director of investigation for the com mission. "They are towed at the same depth at which the fish spawn from 150 to 200 fathoms and then the nets are hauled in at regu lar intervals and the 'catch' count ed." The relative size ef the upcoming run is determined by comparing the each catch with those of previous years. A study will be made of currents and their effect on ocean distri- bution of eggs. Findings from the annual census form the basis of commission rulings, affecting fishermen in both Canada and the United States. The commis sion may set the length of the closed i season and set a limit on the catch. EXTENSION COURSES FOR N.Y.A. LINCOLN, Feb. 6 (UP) National Youth Administrator Aubrey Wil liams has welcomed University of Ne braska extension courses for all state N. Y. A. directors, it was disclosed today. In a bulletin to state admin istrators, Williams said: "If suitable courses are not avail able at reasonable rates from the university in your state, you will find the extension courses prepared by the University of Nebraska very well adapted to N. Y. A. use. nr. .a. a. i;eeu, uireeeor oi tnei university extension division, said many N. Y. A. officials were seeking information on the extension pro gram and enrol'ing iA courses. BRIDE MATCHES HUSBAND AS ART AWARD WINNER LONDON (UP) John Erhary Kasbdan. a 22-ycar-old student at the Ro3ral Academy of Art, won the Pnval Annrltimv fnlrl mprlal n ti $1 . 000. He and 19-year-old Sheila Brown decided to invest the money in a continental honeymoon. The bride spent her epare time studying and painting. This year she won the same award. Feed the Birds, Save Our Feath ered Friends. 'Hopper Peril is Less Serious for Farmers Great Plains Eelieved Chief Area for Infestation To Range West and North. By FREI BAILEY WASHINGTON (UP) The Agri culture Department has completed a grasshopper egg survey indicating that major damage this year probably will be confined to the Great Plains. The survey showed a marked de crease in 'hopper numbers and a shift in area of infestation away from those where federal-state control oper ations were conducted last year. Dr. Lee A. Strong, chief of the bu reau of entomology and plant quar antine, who conducted the survey, said 'hoppers are a much less serious threat this year than in 1939 or 1938. The federal control campaign this year, he said, will be directed against the migratory 'hoppers expected to hatch in large numbers from eggs laid last fall in range, idle and aban doned land in the Great Plains. No. 1 Insect Blight Grasshoppers are the greatest in sect blight over a great section of the western and middle - western United States and annually cause damage ranging up to $100,000,000. They strip fields clear of all vege tation. The extreme cold weather in the Great Plains this year is believed to have destroyed many eggs. Wet spring weather may reduce the num ber still further. But after they are hatched the 'hoppers will migrate many miles unless food supplies near i Uhe hatching grounds are exhausted! uc-iwr iuc, biwv. "The migratory long-winged grass- 1 hopper, capable of flying long dis tance, is expected to appear in com- parativeiv small areas in soutneasi- ern Colorado, northeastern New Mex- iico, northwestern Texas aijd western Oklahoma." Dr. Strong said. The lesser migratory grasshopper still a strong flier is expected in threatening numbers in abandoned and idle lands in wide areas of north eastern Colorado, western Nebraska and western South Dakota, he said. The lesser migratory grasshoppers are intermingled with non-migratory 'hoppers in crop lans in the Red River Valley in North Dakota. South Dakota and Minnesota, as well as some parts of western Kansas. Ex tensive control measures will be necessary for crop protection in those areas. Dr. Strong said. Officials estimated that control measures last year saved crops valued at $128,000,000 at a cost of $2,500, 000, exclusive of labor. More than 153,000 tons of poison bait were spread over 25,000.000 acres in 24 states. Crop 'damage from grasshoppers estimated in 1939 at $49,000,000 was the smallest since 1934. when these insects became a national problem and the federal-state control program was started. Dr. Strong said. SONG MAY LEAD TO CON NECTICUT ROAD CIPRO'S ING HARTFORD. Conn. (UP) Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin has found that Grace Moore, since adopting Connecti cut as her home state, has learned some of the Yankee trading shrewd ness long identified with New Eng land. Some time ago the governor asked I.Miss Moore, and other celebrities of stage, screen and radio, to make phonograph recordings in behalf of his highway safety program. Miss Moore, who lives at New town, replied through her secretary, that she would "be very happy to make the recording but would like very much to have her favorite gov ernor get the road fixed going up to her farm from the main road." The condition of the road, -Miss Moore lamented, was not all it should be. "With students coining constantly to her school of singing, Miss Moore has twice gone to her own expense of repairing the road," wrote the secre tary, "but its condition is beyond her power new." Gov. Baldwin, believing there might be some merit in the opera Finger's request, asked the highway department to ascertain what could be done. CATS INHERIT $65,000 LIVERPOOL. Eng. (UP) Alder man W. Botte of Liverpool, loved cats. He died leaving $65,000 to his favorite hebby, and a luxury hotel is to be founded which will have 12 large rooms, accommcdatins 100 or jmore lost, strayed or starving cats. IT'S HUSH, HUSH WITH DYNAMITE MANKATO, Minn. (UP) Dyna mite, like women so experts say grows increasingly touchy with age. Eddie Becker didn't know it. Eddie, who was only doing his duty as he saw it, walked into the police station here, dumped a big box on the desk. "I found this stuff in a shed I was cleaning," he said, rapping on the box for attention. "What do you want me to do with it?" "What's in it?" the desk sergeant asked. "Dynamite," said Eddie. "Where do you want me to put it?" The desk sergeant looked: the act- ! ing chief peeked under the box lid. and the dog-catcher, who just hap pened to be around, crowded over to see. The dynamite, they decided at a glance had reached a stage decided ly ripe and dangerous. The chief didn't say a word. The desk sergeant could not. And the dog-catcher also was a prudent man. "Look," said Eddie, rapping the box again, "I want to know where you want me to put this." The desk sergeant couldn't speak. The dos-catcher would net. And the acting chief told Eddie, in whispers. J The box was transported carefully j so very carefully to a quarry j three miles from town. Tfce acting chief didn't carry it. jThe desk sergeant couldn't leave the station. And the dog-catcher was busy. I Eddie carried it. JUNIOR CHAMBER LUNCHEON Cass County Surveyor Robert Mann. John Rishel, Herbert Stroud. Ernest Richter. Wilber Hall, Robert Vallery. Jack O'Donnell, Floyd Shan hcltz. and Leslie Hutchinson were special guests at the noon luncheon served the members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce yesterday. Others present included eleven mem bers of the organization. A business meeting followed the luncheon and at this time plans for the coming year were discussed. Secretary-Treasurer Vincent Kelley led the discussion. ANNA ALTSCHAFFL RETURNS Miss Anna Altschaffl. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Altschaffl who reside on Lincoln avenue, returned j to her home in this citv Thursday, ! February 1 following a vacation j period of almost a month one which j was spent in New York and Illinois. The Altschaffl sisters, Mary and Anna '; left for Chicago on January 5 and I were guests there of Mrs. Julia Wiatt and Miss Faye Hanks, sisters. Miss Mary Altschaffl remained in Chicago, where she is now employed. Anna resumed her high school duties last .veek. She is a senior. "CHICK" IMPROVING Friends visiting C. E. Ledgway, clerk of the district court, at the U. S. Veterans' hospital at Lincoln Sunday, report his progress now as very fine; he was able Sunday to walk down to the first floor of the hospital building. With his present rate of improvement it is thought that he may be home in a short time. RETURNS TO DUTY From Tuesday's TaTTr Last evening Officer Herbert John son returned to his duty as a mem ber of the night police force, lie has been off duty for the past few weeks as the result of an injury to his foot. The injury was caused when an elec trolier post fell and caught the foot, loashing it quite badly. OMAHA PARTIES WEDDED Monday evening Judge A. II. Dux bury was called upon to perform the I marriage ceremony for John J. Horan nnd Dorothy M. Kava. both of Omaha. The bridal party visited the Duxbury homo en west Pearl street for the ceremony. RETURNS TO COUNTRY HOME Mrs. E. J. Ferrie, who has been spending the week here with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chriswisser and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ulrieh and family, has returned to her home west of the city. The ladies are daughters of Mrs. Ferrie. ATTENDS COUNTY COURT Tiom Monday's Dally Attorney Carl D. Ganz, of Alvo, was here today to attend hearings in the county court in which he was interested as attorney. Plattsmouth offers a splendid market for farm produce. Local dealers always pay top prices. Operetta at the High School Thursday Nite Large Cast of the Talented Young People of School Will Pre sent the Production. The final rehearsal for the operetta "And It Rained" to be given at the high school auditorium Thursday night February 8 are complete. A dress matinee for the junior high and grade school students was given this afternoon at 4 o'clock. This operetta should appeal to pa trons on the basis of three factors: its gay music, its fast moving dia logue, and its rhythmical dances. Music is under the direction of David Fowler, Jr. The dramatic work ha? been developed through the work of Lumir Gerner. The responsibility for the dances and costumes has been t:.ken by Harriet Porter and assist ing in the dances is Wilma Swatek who also has a leading part. Ruth Westover is in charge of the accom panying. Assisting with the stage work is Carl Tiekotter. The cast of leads has worked hard on both dra matics and singing position or tne production that include the follow ing students: ' Mr. Wise. Stephen Devoe M'lle Marie Caray Wilma Swatek Maizie Black Maxine Graves Dennis Black Bruno Reichstadt Mrs, Wise Verona Toman Maielle Rich Helen Hiatt John Rich John Elliott Curlv Rich Russel Nielsen I Steele Black Warren Allbee Uack and Fred Ralph Stava, Edgar Kief The high school choir is doing the j chorus work and are sponsoring the j operetta to assist in raising funds j for choir robes. Those taking part in the dances are as follows: ) Tap Dancers Dora Mason, De ; lores Ruse, Shirley Burcham. Lois Wolever. Donna Seiver, Shirley Speck. Nellie Rainey. Ballet Dancers Rose Brink. Cath- jorine Brink. Georgia Carey, Lavina Troop. Irene LaHoda. Slave Dancers Helen Moss. Ger aldine White, Rachel McMaken, Mary J. Hatt. Indian Dancers Darlene Holou bek. Wilma Nolte. Catherine Strick land, Margaret Rea, Dorothy J. Tur ner. Indian Girls Eileen Lester, Whip ple Leonard, Maria Lentz, Juanita Sigler, Phyllis Speck. Betty Gayer. Boys Eccentric Dance Ralph Stava. Joe Phillips, Allan White, Harley Cottingham, Marvin Lillie, Charles McClain. Toe Dance Specialty Irene La Hoda. Directed by: David Fowler, Jr., musical director; Lumir Gerner, dra matic director; Harriet Porter and Wilma Swatek, dance directors; Ruth Westover, accompanist. PEGIN CONSPIRACY EVIDENCE OMAHA, Feb. 6 (UP) Presen tation of evidence- in the alleged mail fraud and conspiracy involving fifty-two persons in which the gov ernment contends was a fake auto mobile accident insurance racket was to begin in federal court here late today. A jury was obtained late yesterday following an entire day in examining veniremen. Opening statements were begun this morning ar.d Barlow Nye of Kearney, special prosecutor, planned to occupy several hours telling the jury what the government hopes to prove. Nye said that twenty-five accidents were "faked." and that forty-three insurance companies were victimized. FILES FOR LEGISLATURE LINCOLN. Feb. 6 (UP) Harold Pricbarci. Falls. City, filed with Sec retary of State Harry Swanson today as n candidate to represent the first j district in the legislature. The in , cumbent, Senator Joseph Reavir, ; Falls City, is a candidate for re-elec I tion. Subscribe for tlie Journal. INSIST on a rolicy from nm Eri this agency and you will know that you have as dependable insurance as can be obtained any where. And it won't cost a cent more either! Scarl S. Davis OFFICES: 2D MOOU Platts. State Bank BIdg. w