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THURSDAY, FEBB. 11, 1932. VLZZ T70 PLATTSHOUTII SI!I WEEKLY JOITOZXAL Former County Commissioner C. F. Harris of Union, was a business risltor In Nehawka on Monday morn ing of this week, coming to see Mr. Charles Bates on some business mat ters. . Albert Wolfe has been sick with a cold and it was with difficulty that he was able to look after his work as night watchman. He is however, feeling: some better at this time.. Wm. Balfour who has been very poorly for some time and who has been cared for by the sons and daughter, is showing much improve ment which is pleasing to their many friends. W. O. Burbee of Union was a vis itor in Nehawka, coming over to grind some corn which Harry Knabe has purchased from Joseph Goodwin and whcih he was grinding for the feeding of his hogs. Miss Zola Gilbert of Union, a patient of Dr. Hansen, was taken to the hospital at Omaha where she underwent an operation last Satur day and who is now convalescing, hoping to be able to return home in a short time.. Carl R. Keil who resides east of Murray, where he has been farming for some time past and desiring to change, is to held a sale on next week and was in Nehawka on last Monday posting bills for the sale which is to occur soon. Troy Shrader who was at the hos pital at Omaha for the greater por tion cf last week where he was re ceiving treatment, was able to re turn home on last Saturday and was feeling greatly improved and is hop ing that. he will soon be entirely well again. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Hansen, parents of Dr. Hansen of Nehawka, were guests with their sen on last Sun day and enjoyed the visit very much during the day. During the after noon. Warren Hansen, brother of the Doctor, also came which added much the pleasantness of the gather ing. Joseph Funkhaueer of Nebraska City, who is a rustler for the sale of real estate, was a visitor in Ne hawka en last Saturday interview ing a number of the citizens of this place regarding the purchase of. the former E." TVH Pollard "home which is being offered at a very low figure, censidering what it would bring a few years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Knabe were over to Carlo west of Grand Island, where they were attending a fine hog sale, and while the snow was rather deep here they were sur prised at the amount of snow which prevailed there. There were no bare spots either in the roads or in the fields along as they went. They, however, enjoyed the trip, returning home late Friday evening. Visited Father Here. Peter Opp, who has been poorly for many months and who is kept to the home of his eon, John Opp and family, enjoyed on last Sunday a visit from another son, H. P. Opp and wife and their daughter, Miss Helen, all of Lincoln, who drove down on last Sunday to visit with the father and grandfather, and where all as well of the John Opp family enjoyed the occasion. Mr. Peter Opp is just about the same can be up a portion of the time and again has to keep to his bed. Uncle D. D. Adams Very Poorly. Uncle D. D. Adams who has been feeling not the best for some time past was taken suddenly worse last week and was removed to the home of his son, C. D. Adams and wife where he is kept to his bed and is considered a very sick man. Mrs. Robert H. Chapman who is an extra nurse, has been secured to care for the patient. It is hoped that Mr. Adams will soon be in his former good health again. Had a Fine Visit. On last Sunday Albert Anderson and family and J. H. Steffens and family, desiring to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horstmann of Dunbar, so telephoning the brother-in-law asking about the roads. Mr. Horstman said and I will meet you there with a team of mules, get you and take you back when you desire to return, home. The party started the two families and In due time arrived at the point a talle froa the floret manp home and with that superior confidence in his own car and his driving ability, Sir. ' Horstmann wis at the place with his nearly new Pon tiac car. - They all got in the ear and started for the Horstmann - hose, they got about sixty feet and th4 mud rolled up unr the fenders acd after backing away and trying (aia. ttar-croJKUtook for the fields and were able to walk over to the house but when they returned In the eve ning the mule team was brought into service and also a driver to guide the Pontiac home. However they all en joyed the visit very much. Sow a Happy Home, On last Saturday professor Steim- bert went over to Omaha where he with the car met and brought Mrs Steimbert and their little daughter. Phillis, borne where the mother had been since the birth of the daughter and the daughter all "of her happy young life. The professor and the proud mother and young daughter and now a happy family. Had a Good Sale of Hogs. Harry Knabe who held a success ful sale of bred sows last week, was well pieased with the sale as it was the very best one on an average hich has occurred in the state this year." Mr. Knabe will hold another sale which will occur on March 15th the sows of the latter sale were not ready for the first sale. Keep the date of this latter sale In mind. Now In Canal Zone. A letter from Earl Troop who de parted some two weeks since for the canal eone to accept a position with the United States government, as the operator of a dredger on the work at the canal and which in order to obtain work he had to enter into a contract for three years service. Earl wrote about a week since from New Orleans saying he was depart ing on that day for the zone and that the trip from New Orleans would re quire a week to make. He is how ever, there by this time and ready fcr the tasks for which, he has con tracted. UNITED BRETHREN IN CHRIST Otto Engebretson, Pastor. Bible church school 10 a. m. Morning worship service 11 a. m. (Christian Education day.) Prayer meeting Wednesday night. Place of meeting will be announced Sunday. The Ladies' Aid meets with Mrs. E. Boedeker this week. The Y. P. S. C. E. will meet with Jay Murdoch Friday night, February 12. Come. We have been greatly handicap- pfed1 in our .work by almost., impass able ;road -most of the time,1 but-we aTe prafing and thanking God for you are endeavoring to do your best. We hope many more will join with us in doing His will in all things. NEHAWKA CHURCH . Bible church school 10 a. m. - Evening Gospel service at 7:30. Prayer meting Wednesday . night. The Young People's Christian En deavor will meet at the parsonage this week where they will enjoy a social time and a "taffy pull" and next week, Thursday, February 18, they will meet at the home of Har old and Mildred Rice. The Ladies'. Aid meets with Mrs. Schwartz. If you want to sell anything, try a Journal Want-Ad. The cost is small. PUBLIC AUCTION The undersigned will sell at Pub lic Auction at his home on what is known as the Keil farm, located 1V4 miles east and mile south of Mur ray, Nebraska, on Friday, Fcfcr. 19 beginning at 10 o'clock a. m., with lunch served at noon, the following described property, to-wit: 8 Head Horses and Mules Two bay mares, 10 and 11 years old. weight 2400 lbs.; one gelding, 9 years old, weight 1400 lbs; three head smooth mouth farm horses; one span of mules, smooth mouth. 6 Head of Cattle Five milk rows, one fresh, three to be fresh soon; one heifer to be fresh In April. - - Two Chester White sows, bred. Farm Implements, etc. One 8-foot Deering binder; one King & Hamilton corn elevator, com plete; one Case 2-row machine; one John Deere 2-row cultivator; one 2 row stalk cutter; one disc; one press drill; two gang plows; one 3-sectlon harrow and cart; one corn planter; one mower; one hay rake; one wide tread lister; two wagons; - one hay rack; two walking cultivators; four sets harness; 8 - horse ' collars; one addle and bridle; one corn grader; one lVi-h. p. gasoline eudne; cae pump jack; one - water tank; cat walking plow. 14-inch; one end git seedet; one butchering kettle; rae brooder house, ! 1x10; oae eltctsa house, 1x10; one Da Laral. erzzri separator; one grind atone; two rtllj cribbing and many email articles Xcd numerous to mention. If you desire credit, ev arranri- ments with yr tansr. "I.'a trct:ty to ta namj ffc tie trCZ-ZZj ca- tll csttled fc - -riat3c;:r Vzziu CiT wi EHTEHTAir3 FOR TO RE Miss Florence Meisinger enter tained on Saturday, February , with a miscellaneous bridal shower at the home ot her aunt, Mrs. Charles Bates at Nehawka in honor of Miss Ruth Beal, whose marriage to Wildon Swltser will take place February 11. The afternoon was spent in hem ming towels and giving the bride-to-be favorite recipes and household hints. The guests were friends and former schoolmates of Miss Beal. ; The main feature of the afternoon was a mock wedding, in which Har riet Stone' was the minister, Lena Opp the bride, DeLeene Carper the bridegroom, Leona Pollard the ring bearer, Gertrude Burton the flower girl, Dorothea Opp, the best man. and Lebra Fleiscbman the bride's father. Refrehments consisting of wafers, jello and punch were served. The bride-to-4e received many beautiful gifts. Out cf town guests were Marie Lutz, Mrs. Fred Meisinger, Murray, and Mona Carroll, Nebraska - City. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY The seventh, birthday anniversary of Miss Betty Ann Thomas was ob served in a very pleasant manner on Saturday afternoon at the home on Elm street. There were some thirty of -the little friends , and schoolmates present to help observe the day, join ing in the many games and contests that had been arranged tor the par ty. In the entertaining and serving Mrs. Thomas was assisted by her mo ther, Mrs. John W. Gamtile, of Om aha and Miss Amelia Manens, teach er of the group of children. , At a suitable hour dainty . refreshments were served and which was featured by the birthday cake and its glowing candles. ' Following were members of the jolly party: Catherine Conis, Katherine Kaf- fenberger, Helen Barkus, Mary Jean Hatt, Mary Jean Schulz, Mary Evers, Mary Phyllis Soennichsen, Rachel McMaken, Irma Taylor, Edith Tay lor, Thelma Kruger, Mary RisheV Miriam Fricke, Margaret Fricke, Ciarella Farnham, Dollie Jane .Rich; ardson, Frances Krejel, Johnnie Conis, Raymond Evers, Sonnie Mc Maken, Donald Steppat, Lars Larson, Robert Frout, Floyd Whiteman: - F0JJR JUXE CLUB MITCTS , Tuesday afternoon the ladies of the Four Mile Club met at'ihe home of Mrs. C. L. Mayabb. The lesson. "Making the Outdoor Living Room" was explained by the project lead ers which wa3 very interesting to all the members. The next regular meeting will be held March 1st at the home of Mrs. Henry Nolting. The achievement pro gram will be held sometime In March at District 42. The exact date will be announced later. After the business meeting the ladles spent the time in visiting, the main topic discussed being "mud. some of the ladies managed to get there in cars, some came walking in. while one of our distinguished mem Ders drove tne old dobbins over, nevertheless we had a very good at tendance. At a suitable hour Mrs. Ed Lutz and Mrs. Will Kehne assisted Mrs Mayabb in serving a very delicious luncheon which was very much en joyed by all.- REPORTER. FATRVTEW CLUB MEETS The Fairview Workers extension club held a very pleasant meeting Feb. 9,. at the heme of Mrs. Albert Murray with Mrs. John Terryberry and Mrs. Dan Terryberry as assist ant hostesses. The lesson of the meeting was on Fomal and Informal Outdoor ' Liv ing Rooms," this being followed with the greatest Interest by the members present and three visitors, Mrs. Will Wehrbein, Miss Florence Terryberry and Miss Mildred Murray. The next meeting' will be held March 1, at the home of Mrs. Earl Terryberry with Mrs. Viola Speck and Mrs. Edna Buechler assisting. CLUB REPORTER. From Wednesday's Dailr Last eyestua my lxrs swnper tstherrS at tat txra-hcrse ef Hr. Gams Ccrniais mfcsioa h in a Sound Position Secretary Frank B. OfConnell Re views Activiteis for Three Tears Since Inception. Reviewing the three year program of the state game, - forestation and parks commission,' Frank B. O'Con nell, commission secretary, Saturday analyzed the achievements and ser vices of the commission since its cre ation in the spring of 1929. Chief among the achievements cited are the development of twenty-two recreational grounds, exten sive operations in stocking and sal vaging of fish, establishment of state game birds and -maintenance of the four state parks. Mr. O'Connell also analyzed expen ditures of the commission, including the first detailed ' report of the com mission's financial affairs for 1931. This showed that nearly $300,000 had been expended. Of this sum. $68,023.72 was used for the pur chase of new land and $48,102.63 for permanent improvements. More than $500,000 was spent for main tenance and improvement of fish hatcheries, $20,000 for purchase of fish and game birds, and $21,000 for state parks.. Among the administrative activ ities which cost nearly $80,000 last year are shown $40,000 for law en forcement, $20,000 for fish distribu tion and other items. Chief source of revenue was hunting and fishing licenses at $1 a permit covering both activities. They yielded $212,693.36, about $5, 000 less than in 1930. Other re ceipts included $2,743.85 for sale of fish, $686.80 for sale of confiscated articles, $1,008.79 for concessions, and $975 for liquidated damages. The commission receives no tax funds but is supported from its own earnings. At the close of the' last year, Mr. O'Connell reports, the com mission had $38,274.89 on hand with about $30,000 shown on the bocks as yet to- be collected. Real estate now owned by the commission he: values at $518,000 and equip ment at $56,500: " ' : .- . 1- r, , . I J HOtt) COURT OF HONOR Frlm Tuesdays iaily Last evening the court of honor, featuring Boy Scout week was held at the high school with a large num ber of the interested friends and relatives of the Scouts being in at tendance at- the event. The court of honor, was presided over by Scoutmasters Reeder and Larson and participated in by the Scouts most impressively. ' .The candle ' ceremony was carried out . by Robert Hall and Ordell Hen niagp, while twelve of the Scouts joined in giving the Scout laws, this being one of the inspiring touches of the court. The salute of the flag was given by Aulton Rolland and in which the Scouts and the audience joined. Scout Executive Cecil Hertzberger of Nebraska City' was present and as sisted in the receiving of the tender foot group of Scouts, Donald Cotner, Gavin Farmer and Dale Hennings Francis Libershal, James Robertson and Herbert Minor, representing the Scouts, conferred the degree. Stephen Davis was advanced to the grade cf second class scout, while Herbert Minor was conferred with the first class Scout rank. James Robertson was presented with the rank of Star scout, one of the high ranks in Scouting. It was w a very happy Incident that W. A Robertson and L. O. Minor were given the- privilege of presenting their sons with the insignia of their advancement. Merits were awarded to Francis Libershal, James 'Robertson and Her bert Minor, Libershal qualifying in leather craft, poultry keeping and scholarship; Robertson in public health, private health, scholarship, muni a anri inHnstrv: Minor in cycling, public health, private health, leather craft and aviation. The executive committee members, T. II. Pollock. E. H. Wescott, C. Jensen and L. O. Minor assisted In the tr1ces. Three demonstrations were made fry cruri cf keys, Jne Robertwa, Cdwin Callna and Francis Libershal ja Crtt aii. John Rlshel and Rich fcrd x CjaaWttf d William f:'.ri:'iU and franeta Etoll in nre-carryiss- ' ' ' tt interesting aaoreu j t:r. r:Tt;r:rr:r on tfct work of tle rTV'.J ' U C NectiJsa area, the r : V tzri cf tta party were eerred i: r;:!:r3U. and dlsaisaed t. T: O l i tntd:rtUn hy Caout- JANUARY AND FEBRUARY MEETINGS OF D. F. M. S. The January meeting of the for eign society was held at the home of Mrs. Lightbody with devotions by Miss Mapes. "To Walk with God where suffering is" and lesson by Miss Spangler from study book chap ter II "Christ Comes to the Village," healing the sick. Owing to condi tion of weather and illness, only a third of active members were in at tendance, but it was decided to serve the supper for the annual Sunday School , board meeting at 25c per plate. The coming peace conference was discussed pro and con but no ac tion was taken by the society as a whole to be sent to our representa tive to that conference since time for such had passed and members For Friday and Saturday Smart New Dresses of Silk and Silk Combinations Jaclict Froclis Gmart Printed Crepes Two-Piece ECficcts Ccnday Hitc 4 OUR i FRIDAY ABD as were not decided in th$i!own--niind as whether agreeable to the proposed method of proceedure. The February meeting was held In the parsonage. The subject of the devotions was "To Toil with God with Our Hands." Third chapter of study book was reviewed by Mrs. Hayes on life as lived today by wom en in rural places of China, Korea, Ja pan and Philippines. Pemonstratloae of home life and conversation In homes of women of these lands were given by different members of the society and closed by review of what the church is doing to better home conditions still patterened after the days of Abraham. . Interesting mys tery box questions were conducted by Mrs. White, the president, and each member deposited her credit for the day in a box which is kept Roman C Styles Two-Tone Discs 14 to 20 and 38 to 44 i iiyibij FINAL CLEARANCE OF AT Lcfe (bote sQcV51i r m Gzz3 Cz?y'o L'rrZrro Eca Ct k - for the year and at the end the lead er of credits will be announced. The winner will be considered the best Informed woman on this year's work. During the business session it was voted to hold a cafeteria supper at the church the first week In March. Subscriptions to "Better Homes and Gardens" are being renewed by the society during February and March aa a part of their. means of income. Any subscription by- friends will be thankfully received All members were urged to-attend World Day of Prayer, February .12 at 3 p. m. at Presbyterian Fellowship rooni.'-led by Presbyterian Auxiliary this year. you want to aeo real prosperity in Cass county. Plattamouth is the logical "big town" shopping point for every resident of the county. mmmmmm mmm m-m m m u v u n For, Friday ',. and ' Saturday tripes Bccts Vetoes : to 03O Values 4 i , r " VcXscd to C.C3 f 95 ' mm &