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THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1940. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUXNAL PAGE THEEE Death of Jesse Baldwin at Lin coln on Sunday Former Resident of Plattiimouth for a Great Many Years Burial Here on Tuesday. Jesse Eli Baldwin was born Sept. 18, 1867, in Clarke county, Iowa, and passed away at his home in Lin coin, Nebr., June 2, 1940, suffering a heart attack. He was united in marriage Feb. 11, 1894 at Plattsmouth, Nebr., to Miss Almira Emzella Jones, eldest daughter of Mr. J. R. Jones of that city. To this union was born ten chil dren of whom' Twyla Ellen died March 23, 1900 and Virginia Blanche February 10, 1915. Surviving are his wife and four sons, Clays A., of Des Moines, Iowa, Lawrence O. of Fremont, Nebr., Wal ter E. and Taul C. Baldwin of Lin coln, Nebr.; four daughters, Mrs. L. W. "Wilson of Woodburn, Iowa, Mrs. Franz Westefeld of Des Moines, Iowa, Mrs. J. C. Stone of Platts mouth, Nebr., and Mrs. R. E. Mill bern of Lincoln Nebr.; four grand children and one sister, Mrs. Lucinda Barger of Los Angeles, California. The earlier part of Mr. Baldwin's life was spent in ranching in Wal lace, Kansas. It was during -Mr. and Mrs. Bald win's pioneering days in the west that Theodore Roosevelt on his presi dential campaign, asked to eat dinner in a "siod house." Mr. Baldwin offered hi3 hospitality of their home and joined in the Campaign Jubilee Barbecue." In 1921 Mr. Baldwin moved his family to PlattFmouth, Nebr., where he was affiliated with the Plattsmouth Lighting Co., under Superintendent Weber, also electrical engineer for the Iowa-Nebr. Light & Power Co., under Supt. Rea In later years Mr. Baldwin was employed by the Platts mouth Water Co., where he remained until moving to Lincoln, Nebr., in 1932. He was ever willing to render his services for the benefit of fellowmen, often holding the "switch" open to aid a doctor who had asked that he might have light past the midnight hour, in the earlier days of engineer ing. In the past five years he had been in failing health. Mr. Baldwin was a member of the "Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Funeral services were held at Castle Roper & Matthews mortuary, Tuesday, June 4, at 1:30. Elder Earl Oehrlng in charge. Interment at Oak Hill cemetery at Plattsmouth, Nebr. LOST Electric valve grinder, by the Perry farm 5 miles south of Platts mouth. Leave at Ofe Oil Station. Reward. j4-3td-ltw DEAD STOCK WANTED Prompt, Courteous Service Phone MA-4646, South Omaha Co-Operative Rendering Works ituVu'.'ii'.i'.'.'.y.'t Thomas Walling Company J v 5 Abstracts of Title J $ Phone 324 - Plattsmouth .J. M"I"!"I"H-I-1-M-1-I-I-1"M- n national Dairy Your co-operation in this event can do two things: . First Be of great aid in build ing a better market for Cass county farmers, and Second Provide better nutrition for yourself and family through the added use of Wholesome food. We urge that you Buy CASCO Butter from Your Dealer PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY LOWER MAIN St. PHONE 94 HB fib NEPHEW OF STEFAN WINS A COMMISSION From enlisted man on the old naval cruiser Omaha, to an officer's berth on the new U. S. S. Omaha is the record of Karl Henry Stefan of Bellevue. His uncle, Congressman Karl Stefan, announced in Washington Saturday he had been informed his nephew will be given the Omaha as signment when he is commissioned as ensign this week at the United States naval academy. Young Stefan was appointed to Annapolis while serving as enlisted man on the old Omaha. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Stefan of Bellevue, now are in the east and with a daughter, Mrs. H. A. White of Denver, will attend the graduation exercises next Thursday. Young Stefan will be the congress man's second nephew to hold' a naval commission. The other is Har old "Hunk" Larson, formerly of Oma ha, who was a football star in his days at the academy. The forthcoming ensign is remem bered here as Mrs. Henry Slarkjohn's nephew his mother and Mrs. Stark john are sisters. Stefan attended Bellevue high school and the naval academy prepar atory class, Hampton Roads, Va. He served as an enlisted man in the regular navy before entering the academy. He was appointed to the academy by the secretary of the navy after competitive examinations. He stood in the first third of his class at the end of his second class vcar. He received numerals In plebe and battalion cross country and in varsity swimming, and awards in varsity gymnasium, participated in battalion swimming, and was a mem ber of the Lysistrata cup crew on his first class cruise. He was a member of the boat club and the French club. He hopes later to go into aviation. MANY VISIT MASONIC HOME Sunday there was a very large number of visitors at the Nebraska Masonic Home, from Omaha, Lincoln, Chadron and other places over the state. Sunday evening the residents of the infirmary and their nurses had a delightful picnic party on the spac ious lawn. Four long tables, ; each seating ten, were arranged and here the refreshments were served. ! The menu comprised sandwiches, pickles, coffee, ice cream and strawberries. Those unable to walk out for the picnic were wheeled in their chairs to take part- in the festivities and en jov the outdoors for a time. MES. PR0HASKA ILL The many friends ot Mrs. Eleanor Prohaska will regret to learn that she is very gravely ill at the St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha. She was taken ill suddenly on Monday, developing a pneumonia condition, making necessary her being taken to the hospital. With her advanced age the attack has been very severe. RETURNS TO LINCOLN Searl S. Davis was at Lincoln for a short time Monday to look after some matters of business and also taking his son, Stephen Davis, hack to that city and to complete his final work at the University of Nebraska for the term. The final examinations and tests are being held this week. rings the IT . II ..sue IT VI I.MWn 1 'I I Ants TD mi " -"""'"Q pleasure of "2-Way" enjoyment order Goetz Country Cluh Beer from your dealer today. M.K.GOETZ BREWING CO.,St.JoJeph,Mo.,KanjaiCity)Mo. Country Club Beer Distributing Co. NEBRASKA CITY, NEBRASKA 711 First Corso - - Telephone No. 5(T HMHW ORDER Bonat's Tavern 402 Main St., George Conis 441 Main St, Tim's Place 525 Main St, The Bright Spot 546 Main St., Cohn's Hew Way.602 Vine St, Leirion Juniors Trim Sidney by 10 to 0 Score Joe Phillips Hurls Great Game to Set Down Iowa District Champs Strikes Out Twelve. The Plattsmouth Junior Legion team for the second straight Sun day came out victorious in Its base ball games. Yesterday the victim was Sidney, Iowa, last year and un til Sunday an undefeated ball club. The final score was 10 to 0 in favor, of Plattsmouth. Joe Phillips, on the mound for Plattsmouth, gave the Iowans only six hits, no two in the same inning, and all were singles. Hatton gave up twelve hits, five of which were for extra bases. Phil lips struck out twefve while Hatton fanned eleven Platters. riattsmouth scored one run in the first inning when Chovanec led off with a single to center. Noble and Parriott both flied out but Phillips doubled, storing Chovanec all the way from first. In the second the Platters were muffled but again in the third they scored once. Nielson got a life at first on thTe shortstop's error. He was forced out at second by Chovanec. Chovanec went to sec ond on a passed ball and scored again when Parriott hit a ball the third baseman could not hold on to. In the fourth Lutz singled, took sec ond on an error and came home on Petet's long two-base blow , for Plattsmouth's third score . In the fifth the deluge really hit as Platts mouth filled the bases when Noble and Parriott both singled and Phil lips was hit by a pitched ball. Lutz then laid down a beautiful bunt that scored Noble and left the bases still fully populated. Hitt's double scored Parriott and Phillips, putting Lutz on third. Lutz then scored on a fielder's choice. The score at this point was seven to nothing but Plattsmouth wasn't through yet. In the sixth Noble Eingled and scored on Parriott's double. The seventh was scoreless but in the eighth Cho vanec singled and came home on Noble's long triple. Noble later scored on a fielder's choice. Final score: Plattsmouth 10: Sidney 0. The most spectacular play of the game came in the "eighth inning when Chovanec made a leaping one-hand catch of Potter's line drive. Box score: Plattsmouth AB R H ro 2 5 A 0 2 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 Chovanec. c-2b 5 3 Noble, lb 5 3 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 1 2 i i 0 0 0 0 6 0 2 3 2 0 0 0 0 9 Parriott. 3b 4 Phillips, p 4 Lutz, ss 4 Hilt, 2b-rf 5 Petet, If 4 Hitt, cf 2 Dooley, cf 2 Nielson. rf 2 Jones, c 2 39 10 12 27 8 1 Sidney AB R H PO A E Martin, lb 5 0 2 7 0 0 Potter, 2b 4 0 0 1 2 0 Rucker, If 3 0 0 2 0 Jordan, 3b 3 0 0 2 X 1 Parson, rf 4 0 1 0 0 0 Hall, cf 4 0 2 0 0 0 Taylor, ss 4 0 0 0 1 1 Hatton, p 3 0 12 11 Masher, c 3 0 0 7 0 0 33 0 6 21 5 3 Score by innings: Sidney 000 000 000 Plattsmouth 101 141 02 ...an Leres Goetz Country Club Beer gives you a ringside seat for championship quality. . . plus a rich, ihellow, fully-aged flavor that hell for taste satisfaction. Know COUNTRY CLUB BEER FROM THESE Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Plattsmouth Plattsmonth Wimpy's Inn211 Chicago Ave., Plattsmouth Sweenie's Cafe 142 S. 6th, Plattsmouth John Fitzpatrick Union,. Nebr. Guy Hopkins L. B. Wiseman VACATION SCHOOLS BEGIN The summer religious schools, which are conducted by a number of Plattsmouth churches, Lave be gun instructive periods, and a large attendance is marked for each. The Daily Vacation Bible School at the First Presbyterian church be gan this morning at 9 o'clock. Classes are held for the beginners, primary, Juniors, and intermediates, or ages up to and Including those of thirteen years. A tuition charge of 15c is be ing made, or two for 25c In one family. The teachers are Miss Pearle Staats, supt.; Mrs. Maybelle Gorder, intermediates: Miss Margaret Iver son and Mrs. Carl Ofe, juniors;. Miss Marjorie Tidball, and Miss Dorothy Jean Turner, primary; Miss Harriett Goos, beginners; Miss Eleanor Giles, play director. The Summer Religious Instruction School for the children of the Holy Rosary church began Memorial day with a mass celebrated by the pastor, Rev. Joseph R. Sinkula. Two of the Ursullne Sisters of the St. Jchn's par ochial school Sister Mary Celestine and Sister Mary Oda are serving as instructors for the class, which meets in the church club room. Regular classes begin at 9 a. m. following each morning's mass, which is cele brated at 8 a. m. The instruction period will climax with special ser vices Sunday, June 9 when a number of the children will receive their first holy communion. Children's day services will be ob served June 9 at the St. Paul's Evan gelical and Reformed church, and at this time the church will enter into a joint service with the Sunday school. New members will also be received Into the church membership. WEEPING WATER PAPER - UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP The Weeping Water Republican, which in the past three years has been conducted by Claire Wolfe, as sisted by Mrs. Wolfe, has been dis posed of to new ownership. The plant and equipment has been pur chased by Mr. Welch, who was for merly engaged in the newspaper work at St. Joseph, Missouri. The Re publican is one of the best knov:n papers of the county. PLAY GOLF AT RALSTON A group of the I'laUsmoutb. golf ers were at Ralston Sunday where they played over the course near that village, Frank Horsak setting the pace with a 75 on a par of 70. Other members of the party were Dr. R. P. Westover, Fred Rowland and Milo Farney. OSCOSOCOSOOQOCSOOCCOOOCCOQOSOOCCOCOGCOSOOOOOSOOOSCC i THE ALUS CHALMERS MOVING PICTURE SHOW will be held in the Park ing Lot . . at the CHAS. VALLERY SERVICE STATION at 8:30 O'Clock SATURDAY EVENING, June 8th ENTERTAINMENT AND A GOOD TIME IN STORE FOR YOU ALL FREE CHAS. VALLERY YOUR ALLIS-CHALMERS DEALER 0 125 South 5th Street Telephone 173 Plattsmouth, Nebr. V WAYE njoyment in- the dual M k-ri 3 fe JSi iir "t n n n fctkWH. HMHb) Weeping Water, Nebr. Weeping Water, Nebr. A. 0. Ault THIRD BOYS' STATE Nearly three hundred Nebraska high school boys will assemble in Lincoln next Saturday for a week's study of government. The boys, all juniors, will be encamped on the Uni versity of Nebraska campus. The occasion is the third annual Cornhusker Boys' State, sponsored by the American Legion. For the purpose of studying government ma chinery in action, the boys will set ap and operate model state, county, and local government. They will elect their own officers, unicameral representatives and court officials. Major Lawrence "Biff" Jones, is in charge of the camp. The program -opens Saturday with an address by State Commander Eu gene Nutzraan. Eoys will be assign ed tr political parties Saturday night. The primary campaign and elections will take place Sunday, with general elections and inauguration of those chosen Monday. The local Hugh J. Kearns post of the American Legion will be repre sented by Joe Noble, son of Everett Noble. Omaha, and popular athletic student in the Plattsmouth high school during the past two years. ATTEND CHURCH CEREMONY Wednesday evening, May 28 a group of Plattsmouth people Mrs. Charles Gradoville, Sr., Edward Gradoville and daughter, Mrs. John Blotzer and son. Miss Theresa De muth, Mrs. Timothy Kohoutek, Theodore Svoboda, Norene Kaffen berger, and Mrs. Pauline Todd were In Omaha where they attended the ceremony for the crowning of the May queen on the St. Mary's high school grounds. Assisting in the ceremony was Miss Agnes Ptacek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ptacek and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gradoville. SITUATED IN WATERLOO Mr. and Mrs. Arley Christensen and son are now located at Water loo, Iowa, where they plan to remain for some time. Recently they were guests here of Mr. and Mrs. Alois Smetana and family, parents of Mrs. Christensen. Economy Grain Bin Economical, portable, Hff l&lj constructed. Do not condense moist-1, burst leak or fenlg. Jztt wna the farmer needs to store gram or belled corn. Owners ear these ere the flnert bondings erer fcnilt at inch low nricee. Come In and - ee one of these buildings hi oa .01 Slay for yonr Inspection. Glen Vallery, Implements Plattsmouth, Nebr. V EER H Get These Novel Salt and Pepper Shakers You'll enjoy this attractive miniature "beer bottle" set; 4V4 inches tall perforated caps snap off for filling. Ideal tot Dutch lunches, buffet suppers, general use. A 35 value. At your dealer's or send 10 for a set postpaid. (to) DEALERS Hi mm vs.'. vir LI II Harry Herman Avoca, Nebr. A. G. Bentschler Louisville, Nebr. Louisville Hotel Cafe -Louisville, Nebr. Stacy C. Niiay : Nehawka, Nebr. Prank Ohm South Bend, Nebr. Cedar Creek, Nebr. "CASS COUNTY COOKS" CLUB Ruth Pollard was hostess to the "Cass' County Cooks" 4-H club at her home southwest of Nehawka, Tuesday afternoon, June 4. Eighteen of our nineteen members answered roll call "Muffins I Like." Norman Dean Herman, president, had charge of the business. The pro gram committee announced the fol lowing numbers: Song Doris and Billie Jean Mid- kiff. Poem Aileen Doeden. Song Carlene Cox and Margaret Ann Klaurens. Piano Solo Ruth Pollard. Carlene Cox, song leader, led in the "Star Spangled Banner." Mar garet Ann Knabe, cheer leader, led a yell. Our conservation chairman, Ruth Pollard told us about trees. Ruth Pollard and Alice Wolph gave a very Interesting demonstra tion on "Making Muffins." Plain muffins were judged and placed as follows: Younger Girls Phyllis Ann Stim bert. 1st; Margaret Ann Knabe, Alice Wolph, 2nd; Norma ,Lee Thoren, Patty Heebner, Carlene Cox, 3rd; Evelyn Campbell, Margaret Klaurens, 4th. Older Girls Norma Dean Her man, 1st; Ruth Edwards, 2nd; Billie Jean and Doris Midkiff, 3rd; Ruth Pollard 4th; Gwen Burton, 5th; Aileen Doeden, Cth. Graham Muffins Velma Edwards, 2nd. Mrs. Oren Pollard and Imogene, Mrs. Merritt Pollard and Beverly Bonner, from Imperial were guests. The next meeting will be June 18 at the home of Doris and Billie Jean Midkiff with Aileen Doeden assist ing. D. R. THORNTON INJURED D. R. Thornton, area engineer in this city. Is the victim of a se vere fall which resulted in a broken wrist and severe pains in his left side. Mr. Thornton was taking some things out of a truck Sunday after noon and was walking on a plank when he slipped and fell, injuring his left wrist. His injury was treat ed by Dr. W. S. Eaton. LARD Doud's Pure Home Ren dered, 3 2-lb. can, 92.24 delivered. Phone 4203. Plattsmouth. 3-6-10 ' "WHERE EVERY DAY PHONE 93 ana Pineapples Cookies Corn Flakes Coffee 30 or 36 Size Fresh Assortment Miller's. Large Butter-Hut, RITE TIME FOR tvl r IJEGl'LATt Ott mTcLwxiNO All Kinds, 2 lbs. Pk 3 for I,mp GIiINI Oranges n Pork-Beans Sunkist GOLDEN sweet and Omar, 48-lb. Bag Measure Juicy Sunkist juict 300 Size Cans 300 Size, Dozen lceach $j.6? gceach 25c FRESH TOMATOES 10c Bread Strawberries Soda Waters Carolene White, 16-oz. loaf 2 Quart Bottles somciT , m Full . Quart Box Plus Deposit 4 Tall Cans for 5C 19c 15c 7to AJiTr-i. SoaP Preserves 48-lb. bag Lignt- tax-ton gas V & Q 0-K or cvv house Brand Roasted Strawb y . Apple Tin or Jar Crystal White Yellowstone $1.29 Ub .23 giant bars msvsst . t 2 lbs 45 4 each 4-Ib. 7ar 49Q Peanut Butter CornTomat's Salad Dress'g New Potatoes Bare Treat, 2-lb. Yellowstone illTt Treat Calif. White, 10 Jar for Only 2 No. 2 Cans 26-oz. jar for Pounds for 25c 25c 23c 35c AD FOR FRIDAY AND Mr. Farmer Get Our Price MULLEN'S MEAT DEPARTMENT Phone 95 and 93. We haveFour Deliveries Daily 8:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. BEEF ROAST, per lb. 17 PLATE BOIL, lean, meaty, 3 lbs 25 HAMBURGER, Fresh Cut, 2 lbs. for I. .250 BEEF STEW, 2 lbs. for .350 PORK BUTT ROAST (Fresh), lb 150 PURE PORK SAUSAGE, per lb 100 PORK BRAINS, per lb.. 100 FINE LINE COLD MEATS - FRESH DRESSED POULTRY BULK PICKLES DILLS AND SWEETS LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE One McCormick binder, good con dition. Herman Dehning, Platts mouth. ltw . . - j TOR SALE One and one-half year old Guern sey bull. Phone 530-W, Plattsmouth. ltw GENERAL CONTRACTING Wells, cisterns, basements, reser voirs. Workmanship guaranteed. Frank Finder, 504 Avenue C, Platts mouth. Twenty years in business. j6-2tw A Better Home LOCATED IN FINE NEIGHBOR HOOD; WONDERFUL VIEW First floor: reception hall, living room with fire place and built-in book cases; a "den"; dining room with built-in buffet nnd china cab inet; kitchen and small service room; half bath. Second floor: Master bed room; nursery; four bedrooms and sleeping porch; tiled bath. Base ment with laundry, vegetable room, storage room, furnace room. Double garage. Priced at a fraction of value; terms if desired. TOSOOCOCOOCCCOCiOOOOOOQOOC i Father's Day I .... fL O sfUIIIS IWkll The Gift Table is All Set SEE OUR EAST ENTRANCE WINDOW & Wescott's 8 8 Soooccooooisoooaoaoocoooooe IS FOOD VALUE DAY" 95 WE DELIVER SATURDAY, JUNE 7 and 8 on Eggs Before You Sell!