Council Grove Republican from Council Grove, Kansas • 1

Siate Historical Society Alemoriul Buildings, PUBLISHED DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY VOLUME 76 COUNCIL GROVE. KANSAS WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 11. 1948 NUMBER 160 COUNCIL A PIONEER DIES CROP Goal German Women Learn Hard Way How To Reduce--Congratulate Heavyweights Another Munich Hot His Desire Students Enroll flextWeek A WORK DETAIL Much Done Toward Repair Of Rodeo Arena Last Night The kind of spirit that will make GRADE SCHOOLS ON MONDAY HIGH SCHOOL MONDAY AND TUESDAY An Improved Course) Of Study Expected To Gain Favor Vo-cational Agriculture In Return This Year It may not be a popular subject but Council Grove students will be reminded this week that the opening of a new term is not far in the future. The remainder comes in the form of an announcement by Supt.

K. O. Esping that enrollment for both grade and high school students will be held next week. All grade school students will be required to enroll this year so A 1. 1 .1 1 Plans iur Classes cctu uc tum- very often was on fire and we had been forced to escape through the flames.

But when the Russians came in they ordered: 'Leave the cellar in 10 In mjdst of the battle we had to go away from our house. The tanks shot the com-battant planes threw bombs down. We escaped into the woods to save our naked life having 'anything' but a handbag with us. The next day when we came out of our hiding place, the Russians vere at our heels in a wild hunting after women in the meantime we crept back to our house. What happened? Our house had been burnt out! We only saw, the big lorries packed with our trunks and boxes containing our clothings, shoes, porcelain, silver and all the other precious belongings.

Off they went. Where to? We didn't know. This was the end of ail my Jike work a pile of ruins! "Then a misery came. We became acquainted with hunger. We learnt to eat dry bread and to be content with brown bread.

We learnt to go hungry to bed. You may scarcely imagine what is means to have a home of 3VS rooms to be healthy and wealthy and a moment later to be poor, so poor, poorer than a child in its cradle. Withut home, clothings, money, food "And now? 3 years later the American Sektor of Berlin is blockaded by the Russians during 19 days. We are only supplied by American planes going to and fro. all the day and night.

No traffic, no gas, elektricity, no water! What will be the end of it? We are praying again! I pleted prior to the opening of the Mrs. James Gammell A Resident Of Area Since 1879 A Morris county pioneer, Mrs. James Gammell, 76, who had been a resident of this area since 1879, died about 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon at a local rest home. Mrs. Gammell suffered a long ill ness.

She was stricken with palsy about four years ago. Born near Findlay, in 1871, she came to Morris county with her Darents in 1879 and liveti most of the remainder of her life in thf; Field neighborhood. She was, married here December 24, 1891, to James Gammell. The coude lived in the Pleasant View community for two years and then moved to a farm in the Field dis trict in the spring of 1894, where Mrs. Gammell made her home un til the snrine of 1942.

She was active in the community and school affairs there. Mrs. Gammell was preceded in death by her husband in 1913. Shn is survived by one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Grace Stonebaclc, Glen Gammell and George Gammell, and also leaves three sisters, Mrs.

Phoebe Woodward of Stron; City, Mrs. Effie Wilson of Cottonwood Falls and Mrs. Minnie Plum-mer of Colorado Springs, one bro ther, Frank Mealey of Seibert, and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home here Friday af ternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Burial will be in the Four Mile cemetery.

BODY TO HOME SOIL Riles For Pfc. Lorenzo R. Bait, War Hero, Here Monday Funeral services for Pfc. Lorenzo R. Belt, who was killed in action in the European theater, will be held at the Christian church here Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer 1. Belt, have been advised that the body will arrive here Friday night on number eleven. The Rev.

W. R. Elswick will be in charge of the services. Burial will be in the Comiskey cemetery. Belt was born July 8, 1920, and was reared in this community.

He served for one year with the CCC at Fremont near here before enter jAg the service." 1 He was killed by a shell fragment on November 19, 1944, while he was serving with the 377th Infantry, 95th Division, as it approached Metz, France, and encountered intense enemy artillery and mortar fire. Besides his parents, he is survived by the following brothers and sisters: Mrs. Melvin Davis of Hope, Elmer Francis Belt and Mrs. Stella Ward of Council Grove, Mrs. Ila Mae Smith of Kansas City, Mrs.

Nadine Dicker of Saffordville, Freda Beltvand Erma Belt of and Josephine, Lola, Johnny and Georgie Belt of the home. VERNON KRAUSE SUFFERS A BROKEN LEG Vernon Kraus of the Des Moines community suffered a fracture of the- leg, just above the ankle, in an accident that occurred yesterday while he was helping his brother. Walter Kraus, put baled hay in the barn. He is in a Junction City hospital. Noone could be reached at his home today, and his mother, Mrs.

Albert Krause, 721 West Main, had not learned thi exact nature of the accident. Lower Food Prices Seen fts Likely Record Grain Crops Instead Of Politicians Likely To Get Credit. However Kansas Wheat Better Than Expected. Washington Record grain crops have started Washington experts speculating on lower food prices. They say bread and pork will go down first, but not immediately.

The huge corn crop will be responsible for drops in pork and bacon prices, but these drops will not be seen until next spring. The experts say farmers will feed more hogs this winter because of lower corn prices, and when this increased number of hogs is sent to market the prices will lower. Bread may become lower priced sooner because of the record wheat crop. The price of beef won't be affected for awhile because it takes about two years to feed cattle. The Kansas wheat yield this year has reached 215,683,000 bushels.

In May it was estimated that the total crop would be only about 147,696,000 bushels. Reno county was the county growing the most wheat in Kansas with over 7, 000,000 bushels. Sumner county came second, then Ford county. Brown county had the highest average yield, 26.5 bushels to the acre. 90 HIGH TODAY The maximum temperature reading this afternoon was 90 degrees.

The low today was 66. Cash Equivalent 1.000 Bushels Of Wheat Is Aim Here The cash -equivalent of 1,000 bushels of wheat was set at a meeting of workers last night as the goal for the CROP drive in Council Grove. If that amount -is reached a full car of wheat will be assured for Morris county, and it will be loaded out. of Council Grove join others from over the state on a journey to relieve the suffering in war-torn countries. The drive started today, and it Is intended to have it completed Monday so that a definite check can be made on the results at a meeting to be held Tuesday night.

R. R. Rhodes is general chairman for Council Grove, and R. R. Cross is treasurer.

Ward chairmen are: Ray Felton, first ward; Mrs. John Morozzo, second ward; Mrs. Cecil iargent, third ward. Solicitors named last night to conduct the city campaign are isted below: First Ward Mrs. L.

D. Fike, E. A. Dennis, Mrs. Elmer Troxell, Mrs.

Fcltqn, Mis. Raymond Veil F. G. Davis, Mrs. Ralj.h Dun-jan, Mrs.

Clayton Geiboth, Rev. t. .1. Younggren. Second Ward Mrs.

Earl Britt, Miss Mildred Hines, Miss Connie Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. J. D. Loy, Mis.

Dale Pattison, Mrs. Floyd -logue, Mrs. Paul Buchman, Mrs. 3eorge LoMay, Mrs. Alvin Metz, vlrs.

Al ScHmidt. Third Ward Mrs. Ken Conrad. Mrs. F.

S. Mrs. C. C. Sumner, Mrs.

Les McClintock, Mrs. Carroll Manda, Mrs. Estil Allen. VEHICLES IN COLLISION ON EAST MAIN STREET A truck driven by Floyd Fisher, and owned by Cliff Sherbon and a car in which Kenneth L. Weeks was at the wheel were damaged yesterday afternoon in a collision at the intersection of Main and Fourth street.

The Weeks vehicle rammed into the back end of the truck when it was slowed to make a left turn. A WATERMELON FEED A watermelon feed has been planned for the community meeting that will be held Friday night at the Lower Big John school house. FAIRVIEW Mrs. C. W.

Nott and Mrs. C. W. Baker spent last Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Marion Griesmer and also called at the Elmer Belt home.

Mr Mrs. Elmer Belt were at Emporia last Monday nd called on Mr. and Mrs. Bud Deikor near Safford. Chester Mercer trucked cattle for Vince Kieffer and Elven and Tommy last Tuesday.

Bob Smith trucked cattle for Gus Hermstein and Ralph Casey the first of the week. Wallace Williams combined oats for Edward and Elven Kieffer this week. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Campmire pent Wednesday evening with Mrs.

Campmire's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Belt and family. Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer Belt had several of their children home Sun-lay in honor of their father's birthday. The Fairview Willing Workers Club has been postponed until the of September. Mrs. Vince Kieffer and her sister, Miss Lillian Lef ler of Allen, attended the wedding of their nephew, Max White of Oklahoma and Doris Jean Peatrose of Leavenworth Thursday evening in Leav-3nworth and returned home Friday. Mrs.

Omer Pitts and children, Mrs. Johnnie Pitts 'and daughter Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Eugene Wray and Beverly Cay wood of 'Hutchinson. Mr Mrs. Harve Wingfield spent Sunday evening with Mrs.

Marion Griesmer and Mr. Elmer Foreman. Mr. and Ralph Casey and sons and Mr. Vince Kieffer drove to Kansas City Monday and "returned Tuesday.

Miss Wilma Converse and Edward Kieffer attended the Rural Life'meeting Wednesday evening. Mrs. Elven Kieffer called on her aunt, Mrs. Mae Henrjcks, Tuesday afternoon. Mrs.

Charles Kieffer had dental work done Tuesday. Mrs. Jim Reed "of Kansas City is spending her vacation with her husband, Mr. Jim Reed. OBJECT TO PROPOSED NATIONAL GUARD PLAN i Topeka The adjutant generals of the Kansas and Missouri National Guard today objected to the proposed revision of the state, troops.

The department of defense called for a shift from state to army and air force control of the guard units last night. 'For a woman to Weigh 240 pounds brings expression of envy, coupled with congratulations, from women in who have no need, because of the starvation that is widespread there, to worry about their weight. Mrs. Isabel LeMay of this city was provided a good laugh when she received a letter recently from a Berlin woman crediting her with attaining that generous weight and congratulating her on it, but the message also aroused the sympathy of the receiver because the writer, Mrs. Lea Titz, who tipped the scales at 148 pounds before the war, now weighs only 87 "the results of the deeds of our leader." The local woman had sent a letter to Mrs.

Titz i after securing her name through; the Council Grove Home Demonstration unit, and the answer takes on new meaning here because of the drive that is being conducted by CROP to help relieve the suffering in the war-torn countries. Mrs. Titz was born in Berlin but had spent some time in England, and her letter -is typewritten in English thatis easily read even if it takes a queer twist in places. A better understanding of the experiences of those residing in Berlin is given by the following excerpts: "We were suffering from this terrible war during all the time and ati last we were sitting in the dark cellar, old people, young women, innocent children, trembling and praying air fights above our heads for long 8 days and nights. So many times bombs had hit us but God protected us.

Our house Mb Critically III New York Babe Ruth, America's 'avorite baseball hero, is critically 11 in New York's Memorial hospital. A hospital bulletin says his temperature has risen again and iescribes his condition as "critical." He has been ill for two weeks. He 's most remembered for hitting 60 'ome mns for the New York Yankees in 1927. A WARRANTY DEED A warranty deed dated August 9, 1945, from Mary E. and H.

L. Markham to J. Donald Coffin has been recorded. Property is described as lots 15 to 17 inclusive in block three of Depot addition to Council Grove. Revenue stamps are sufficient to cover a consideration of $2,000.

TEACHERS HEAR SPECIAL NUMBERS" TODAY Teachers attending the Morris County Normal Institute here heard special numbers from members of their, own group at an assembly program today. David Deller, Swartz teacher, presented a whistling solo, and Betty Stover, Walnut Grove, was heard in a vocal presentation. i TO ESTABLISH SKATING RINK AT DUNLAP Clyde Sherry and' son of Empcria have purchased a garage building Dunlap from Bill Edwards and will establish a roller skating rink there. The building is being remodeled and will provide a floor approximately 50 by 80 reet. Opening will he sometime within the next two months.

FILE A DEED Arthur D. and Sadie O. Dix have filed at the court house a warranty deed from Lenora Powers that was iated last December. Lots three and four in block 15 of Council Grove are described, and revenue stamps indicate consideration up to $1,500. RELEASED ON BOND Raymond Ross, one of a pair charged with the theft of cream from the Fairmont Foods company, was released yesterday afternoon under $500 bond posteff by Mrs.

Mildred Warneke 'and Maxine Campmire. His hearing has been set in county court for August 19. CITY RECEIVES 'FJEIANCHISE TAX CHECKS Franchise tax payments for the first half year have been received by the city from the Kansas Electric Power company and the Home Gas company. The gas company check was for $482.72 and that of the KEP for, $323.76. BRUCKNER ANNOUNCES AS ELECTRICIAN Chester Bruckner announced today his erftry into business for.

himself as an electrician. He is offering service on all wiring needs. Bruckner was issued a city license recently and is REA bonded also. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT. Mr.

and Mns. James Langvardt of Dwight are the parents of a son, born Monday at the Junction City hospital; The new arrival weighed seven pounds. The Langvardts have another son. the Labor Day rodeo, which will feature afternoon shows on both SeDtember 5 and 6, a successful event was displayed last night when much was accomplished in the way of repairs to the arena, pens and chutes at Lake Council Grove during the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. It wasn't that members of the sponsoring organization did all the work.

As a matter of fact they were almost outnumbered, others inter ested in presentation of a good rodeo being on hand and turning out a good part of the work. Chef Al Schmidt, secretary of the Chamber, had hot dogs ready when the work session' vas completed, and that seemed to put a clincher on a plan to meet again next Tuesday night to complete the repair job. Free eats and drinks are promised then also. Helping with the work last night were Eill Pickett, Floyd Earlywine, Ernest Caywocd, Ted Litke, Ralph Bowman, Dale Miller, Jim Barr, Carl Barr. Gail Schoof, Ralph Bullock, John Bargas, Ellis Rum- sey, Earl Billett, Herman Ziegler, Jarvis Burch, Don Emery, O.

E. Alexander, Shorty Kennedy, Walt er Powers, Ray Heaton, Tom Rob erts, R. A. Wood, Hale White, Waldo Dent, Al Schmidt, Rex Scholes, Ernie Comfort, Fred Williamson, C. M.

McConnell and Don McNeal. DUCKING STOOL INCLUDED AGAIN IN CARNIVAL Persons attending the street carnival that opens here tomorrow night to continue through Saturday will have the opportunity again to dump some Main street character into an icy bath. The ducking stool is to be included again among the entertaining features of the event, and the Kiwanis and Rotary zlubs have each agreed to operate and furnish the manpower for one of the stools. The Business Professional Women's club will operate a food con-cessionr Pony rides will be offered by the 4-H clubs, and among uhe other features will be a contest, a novelty stand, Juck ringing and other attractions. 4-H WORKERS FOR STREET CARNIVAL' ARE NAMED A pony ride and another concession will be operated during the street carnival here Thursday, Friday and Saturday night by 4-H clubs.

The following were named today to be in charge. Thursday-Elaine Henry and Wilma Converse of Big John and Kenneth Muller and Bill Schoof cf Four Mile; FridayTeddy Wilkerson and Howard Yadon of Council Oak and Jean Alexander and Darlene Adams of Four Mile; Saturday Lucille Williams and Billiee Mae Williams of Neosho Valley and Kenneth Muller and Jackie Bosch of Council Oak. British Protest To Russians Complain That Yak Fighters Flew Over British Airdrome Russian Periodical Criticized Finnish Government Berlin British officials are drafting a note to the Russians protesting the flight of 12 Soviet YaK fighter planes which flew over the British airdrome in Berlin. A Russian controlled periodical, the Literary Gazette, has launched an attack on the "Finnish government. It says the government in Finland is now composed of persons who got that country into war with Russia.

American officials have accused the Russians of trying to squeeze out periodicals in Berlin that- are under four-power control. The original agreement stated that certain periodicals would be controlled by all four powers. Belgrade The Russian block ha-, voted down a secend American attempt to assure free navigation on the Danube. They are now proceeding with the the plan which would keep the river for navigation by eastern countries only. Moscow A fourth meeting between envoys of (France, Britain, and the United States, and Molotov is expected tomorrow at the Kremlin.

No official word has been, released as to where the two sides are in their negotiations, but hints from Paris and Londan say Russia is making difficult demands New speculation has been aroused as to whether the talks will be a success or failure. THE WEATHER Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday. Scattered thunder showers mostly in the west. Little change in temperature. Low tonight from 65 to 70, high tomorrow from 88 to 90.

MARSHALL HOPES U. S. WILL NOT SEEK AGREEMENT FOR "AGREEMENT'S SAKE" Also Stales Witness Appearing Before UnAmerican Committee Will Be Protected Taft Turns Tables On Truman Washington Secretary of State George Marshall told newsmen today that protection will be given to witnesses appearing before the UN-American activities committee if they comply with the laws of the United States. He also said that he hopes the United States does not seek agreement with Russia "merely for agreement's sake." Elizabeth Bentley, admitted former communist spy, testified today that she received $2,000 from the First Secretary of the Soviet embassy in October of 1945. A former military government official told the committee this morning that he was not and never had been a communist spy, but refused to say whether or not he was a communist.

A subcommittee is expected to interview Samarin in New York tomorrow. Samarin 'has reported to the FBI, but his testimony has not been made public. The Soviet ambassador Monday night accused American officials of abducting Samarin. Another subcommittee may go to Canada soon to interview the man who broke Canada's spy ring. The main hearings on communist spying may be suspended for 10 days while these and other interviewers are eing held.

Washington Senator Taft has lashed out again at President Truman. Taft says the raise in interest rates on short-term loans by the treasury department proves that the president has had powers to do something about the high cost of living, and that he didn't use them. Truman associates say the president will try to lay full blame of inflation on congress when he signs the, republican anti-inflation bill. Some indications are that he will blast congress even sooner, President Truman and his running mate, Sen. Alben Barkley will meet today with J.

Howard Mc-Grath, democratic national chairman. They will discuss campaign plans. Albany Governor Dewey is meeting today with the representatives oi the young republicans club and the republican national chairman, Hugh Scott, jr. Sen. Taft is believed to have -planned four major speeches supporting the Dewey, Warren ticket.

The places his speeches will be made have' not been disclosed. COURT HOUSE VISITORS Among -the court house visitors this morning were W. C. Hight of Wilsey and Mrs. Clara Barber of Alta Vista.

There yesterday were Ray Kerstetter of Alta Vista, J. D. Miller of. Dunlap, ChaiTes Kasten and Johnnie Kasten of Latimer, Raymond Anderson of Burdick, Mr. and Mrs.

Homer Garretson of Wilsey- and Thomas O. Mosley of White City. TO MISSISSIPPI Mr. and Mrs. John Baker and family will leave Sunday for Philadelphia, to visit Mrs.

Baker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hays.

They plan to be gone about two weeks, and Baker's barber shop here will be closed during their absence. START CLASSES AGAIN TODAY Swimming classes sponsored by the Red Cross were started at the municipal pool again today after having been called off several days straight because of cool weather. Classes missed will ba made up next week, however. SWEET CLOVER HARVEST Edgar York was in Council Grove this morning and reported that he has been busy rombining sweet clover. He says that the yield is keeping pace with other crops this season 1 COLORADO VACATION Miss Margaret Rees, home demonstration agent, started a vacation today.

She plans to leave tonight to spend a few; days in Colorado and will return to her duties here August 19. STATE SUPERVISOR HERE Agnes Engstrand, rural school supervisor, state department of education, was a speaker- on the teachers' institute program here today. UNDERGOES OPERATION -Willis Alexander underwent an appendix operation at the Counci' Grove hospitallast night. term on September 7. Enrollment for the grades will he Monday, August 16.

High school students will en-, roll on Monday and Tuesday. A complete schedule for the enrollment will be announced later in the week. Grade faculty members will prepare for the enrollment and for the opening of the new term at a meeting to be held Friday" afternoon. Mrs. Margaret Channel, county superintendent at Westmoreland, and Paul B.

Allen of Wichita, both members of the county normal institute here this week, will address the teachers at that session. For the high school students an improved course of study that is sure to' gain favor has worked out by Superintendent Esping and the board of education. Several new courses have been added. Likely to be one of the most popular courses is vocational agriculture, which is being started again after a war-time lapse, with John Wilson as instructor. Vocational ag students will be able to get four units of credit during their schooling.

One unit will be available to freshmen, two to sophomores and one additional to juniors and seniors for advanced vocational agriculture. The vocational homemak i course is being revamped some gValso, with boys' home ec being i dropped for the coming term and Jr homemaking being added as an optional subject for junior and senior girls. Freshmen home ec will give one unit of credit instead of two. Home Ec II for sophomores will provide two units, and home- making will add a unit of credit if it is elected. In the improved industrial arts department Motor Mechanics and Driver Education will be new A new car is being secured by Bert Grauel for the driver course.

Spanish I will be added to the language curriculum, which will also include Latin II, and for the 1949-50 term Spanish II and Latin I will be substituted, with it being anticipated that the alternating system will be continued. In the science department physics will be offered this year but will be alternated in coming terms with biology. -V The courses offered and teachers for each follow: Commerce (Alma Haehn, teacher) Typing I and II, Shorthand, Bookkeeping and Secretarial Practice. Science (Fred Rosemari) General "Science, Physics and Chemistry. Social Science (Harry Samuelson and Una Funk) American History, Ajjponstitution, International Rela-iJvons, World History and General Business.

Mathematics (W. T. Turnbull, i teacher). Vocational Agriculture (W. John Wilson) Ag I for Ag II for sophomores and Ag III for juniors and seniors.

Vocational Homemaking (Marilyn Woods) Home Ec I for freshmen, 1 unit; Home Ec II for sophomores, 2 units; Homemaking for juniors and seniors, 1 unit. Industrial Arts (Edward Macken-der) Motor (Mechanics, Bays Gym, Driver Education. English (Merla Kivett) English II, and III. Girls Gym. English and Languages (Lillian Vallentine) English III, Journa-; lism, Spanish I and Latin II.

Music (George Meeker) Glee Clubs and Band. "FOSTER EVANS MOVES TO" LOVEWELL Mr. and Mrs. Foster Evans of Burdick moved yesterday to Love-well, where 'the former will be superintendent of school during the coming term. He had served as principal of the high school at Burdick for the past three years.

MANY REGISTER FOR SPEECH CLINIC Many are taking advantage of the free speech clinic that will be conducted here tomorrow by Roy Ebion of the speech correction clinic at Wichita. Eblon will be here for the teachers institute. IN CHARGE OF MUSIC Marjorie Hudson is song leader for the teachers' institute here this week. Pianist for the session is Madge Brown. MARION HILL Miss Dorothy Crippen' of Wichita was a guest of Miss Dorothy Richard from Wednesday until Saturday.

They were roommates for three years in Bellville While teaching school there. Mr. Fred Rignell of Fredericks, Kansas is here for a few days visiting his sister," Mrs. Aurora Beck and Harold. He is on his way to Minnesota where he will spend a while at his daughters home.

Laurence Anderson and Carolin called on Mrs. Nordell Friday morning. Mrs. Robert Barber spent Saturday helping her mother cook for men who were stacking alfalfa. Mrs.

Merlin Johnson and Mrs. Vic Johnson called in the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Morgan and Linda, Mr. and Mrs.

Laurence Anderson and Carolin, Mr. and Vrs. Elvin Fielder drove to Winfield Sunday. Mrs. May Slagle and Mrs.

Fred Johnson called on Mrs. Vic Johnson Sunday P. M. Mr. and Mrs.

Kershner and Mrs. Hulda Peterson of Minnesota were guests at the Nostrum and Richard homes for a few days. Mrs. Peterson is a cousin of Mrs. Nostrum-and Mrs.

Richard. 'They were on a vacation tour to Denver and other points of interest. Mr. and Mrs. Turner attended church services Sunday A.

M. Mrs. Ellis Keys and Ron of Council Grove spent Monday at the Nostrum home. and Mrs. Edgar Freeland and' son of Burns came Saturday evening returing Sunday evening.

'The C. W. Beck family of Park-erv'lle spent Thursday P. M. at the Harold Beck home.

The wheat combining is finally being finished in this neighborhood. Some wheat fields are being abandoned on account of weeds. The sunflowers and -horse weeds are as tall as trees in the fields. Mr. and Mrs.

Phil Johnson attended an anniversary' dinner at the Henry Boether home in Alta Vista Sunday. The farmers are very busy finishing up the threshing and quite a little plowing has been done. Some wheat and oats are in a very bad shape on account of the many rains. The Missionary Society, will entertain the Young Womens Missionary Society on Friday afternoon. Some work is going to be done on packages for overseas.

MRS. PIERSON SPEAKS Mrs. Anna Pierson of Dwight talked here yesterday afternoon to the Morris county, teachers institute about the organization and work of the, Parent-Teachers association. .52 INCH OF RAIN, A heavy shower fell here during a short period shortly after 2 o'clock this morning. The A.

H. flrater guage showed a total meas-arement of .52 inch. HAS NEW CAR Harold Holm of Dwight has taken title at the court house on a Kaiser car- -UiXfi2.