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THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1932. PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUEUAL We are distributor for the famous Reck of Ages granite. Largest stock and lowest prices. Drive over to our plant, southeast corner of Square. Qtenwood Granite Wefts GlenwooiS, Iowa Mrs. G. S. Upton who has been so rcricusly ill for seme weeks past is reported as being greatly improved l.1 this tinio. Edgar Newton and v.ifa of Platts nioulh were visitors for the day last Lundayat the heme of the mother of I Irs. Newton, Mrs. Vesta Clarke. Tony Sudduth and family cf Weep-i-.g Water were visiting at the home cZ the rarents of Mrs. Sudduth, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Albin for the day c:i last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charle3 L. Greene were called to Cedar Creek lall Fri day to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. Lohr.es, who vas an aunt of Mrs. Greene and whose death occur red very suddenly. J. R. Stine of Plattsmcuth, was a visitor in Union last Tuesday Iock ir.g cfter seme business and as well also visiting at Nehawka and Weep-! i;:g Water, where he also had seme matters to look after. Mr. and Mrs. John Fitznatrick and their daughters Misses Hazel and Lois were ever to Nebraska City on last j Sunday night where they enjoyed the very Cne picture which wa3 present ed at the Overland theatre. Claude Lane, who is the manager of the Trunkenbolz service and fill ing otation, was called to Omaha on Monday fo this week where he wa3 called to consult on sons legal mat ters v. hich he is interested in. D. Ray Frans and the Tamily were ever to Syracuse on last Sunday T.hcrhfttjwprisjiing.ia the home cf Rue H. Frans and family and wer3 accompanied by Mrs. Jennie Frans, mother cf the gentlemen. The Woman's Auxiliary, Episcopal, will have a Harvest Home meeting at the heme of Augusta Robb, Friday tftornoon, November 18th. This is the annual offering for Clarkson hos rital. Bishop E. V. Saayler is ex ported to he with us. L. F. Fitch who has been very ill and who was at the ho?pital at Om aha for some time where he took an exhaustive clinic wa3 able to re turned home later last week and while he is still feeling far from his usual health he is some better and able to be up a portion of the time. E. B. Chapman, county commis sioner, was over to Plattsmcuth on Wednesday where he was meeting with the board and who had in hand come matters to look after, among which was the considering of the returns of the election, as well as many other matters coming before them. Herbert Roddy and wife of Den W e Are 'JVITH THS RESULTS CUR CUCTCMESIS HAVE BEEN HAV ING W5TU "CCOCH'3 C3T" AKD "GOLDEN SUN" FLOUR. M o 3-J Z.y -iJ-lU, fi Golden Sun, 48-lb. bag Rice, good quality, 6 lbs 2S Navy Beans, large, 6 lbs. 2S$ Ko. 2 size cans Corn, 3 cans for . 25 "Iowa Talaid" op "Pioneer" Brand TcrnaicQs, S. &. M. brand, 3 cans for. . .2S Few cered Sugar, 3 lbs. for 25 IBST Goods j&eparfmeitt Hen's Wcik IEcec, ZZrc vrccl, S.8 pair, 3 pairs for 50 Otiier geed Wcrk Hcsc, per pair 100 Work Shirts ;cr ilen, each ; 49 Hen's medium veight Union Suits, each . 09 A large asstmt. Fancy Work at, per piece 10 and 15 Icdics' and Guillen's Enfcber Overshoes, lined. Pair $1 VVc have Exceptional C.'ean-Up Bargains in Soys' Winter Caps and Sweaters RIHN & GREENE Telephone No. 29 ver, arrived last week and are at this time visiting at the home of Mr. Roddy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James C. Roddy, residing cast of town. Herbert and wife will expect to stay for a very nice visit with the parents and also with their many friends here. Mr3. Henry A. Chilcott who has been feeling quite poorly for some time p"ust has been compelled to take to her bed during the past few days. Een Anderson was a visitor in Ne braska City on last Sunday evening where he was enjoying attending a show- which was on the boards at the Overland theatre. County Commissioner E. B. Chap man was a visitor in last Monday at Nehawka where he was called to look after the condition of a very needy family and whose case he was going to see first hand as there had been much talk about the matter. Mr. Chapman is to be commended in thus going personally to make this inves tigation. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Withrow of Nebraska City, accompanied by their little son, were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of Elmer Withrow and family. The great en joyment of the occasion was that all were at the home and were out of quarantine, for they have been under ban for the past many weeks and are all feeling fine at this time. Augusta Robb returned to the of fice after two weeks vacation, tak ing in the postmasters convention at Washington, D. C, Oct. 1S-21. Three day of sight-seeing in that wonderful city, included a trip to Arlington, Alexandria, Mt. Vernon by bus, and several hours spent in the National Cathedral and grounds. She also visited relatives at Atlantic City, Philadelphia, Muncy, Pa., and stop ped at Harrisburg, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. Visited Friends Eere Tuesday. Don C. York, who has been stay ing for tho past few months at Platts mouth. and whose home is at Harl ington, Texan, was a visitor in Union on last Tuesday and besides looking after some business matters was the guest of his friend P. F. Rihn for dinner and a very pleasant short visit. Professor Wheatley, who is an instructor in music, also was a guest at the Rihn home and following the dinner they repaired to the home of Mr. Mont Robb nearby, where with Miss Augusta Robb they enjoyed a very pleasant season of song, and Mr. York i3 a celebrated singer and also as well all the party, Mr. Rihn, Professor Wheatley and Miss Robb. Fractures His Wrist. John Roddy, jr., 17, while engaged in basketball practice at the gym of Happy .y 7d Union, Nebraska the Union schools, had the misfor tune In the scrimmage to receive an injury which caused a severe fracture of his wrist. The fracture was re duced by Dr. L. J. Barrett and the young man while suffering from the injury is now getting along very nicely. Bridge Eas Esen Removed. The bridge across hte Weeping Water creek west of Union, and which wa3 too narrow for tho traf fic which this thoroughfare usually bears, with the paving which is to be done the coming spring was torn out and is to be replaced with a wider and longer bridge so that as here tofore, it will not be overflowed with heavy rains. Union to Ee Congratulated. Union has had her share and more of illness during the past several weeks with diphtheria, scarlet fever, flu, and many other species of sick ness and which has interfered with the schools and other business, is now almost entirely free from these maladies and the very worst cases are now well and all are back to school again, which fact is one ol great pleasure to the Inhabitants of the city, and for the benefit of the schools. Visit at Plattsmonth Sunday. Herman Kohrell and wife of Ne braska City, while on their way to r-lattsmouth to visit the family of Kd Kohrell, stopped and took the mother, Mrs. L. P. Kohrell with them and where all visited Ed Kohrell and wife. Mr. Ed Kohrell had boen ill for some time and had returned from tho hospital but to their glad sur prise they found him well and away from home. Will Serve Dinner and Supper The ladies of the Baptist church of Union will serve dinner and sup per and conduct a bazaar on Thanks giving day. Come and enjoy the gath ering. Adding Corn to Fuel On account of the cheapness of corn and the higher prices of coal and wood, Mrs. Clara Davis has added corn to her supply of fuel and will test out the matter cf which is bet ter to burn, the ordinary fuel, or corn. Made Good Record. George Stine, son of' Mr. end Mrs. R. , D. Btino who has been farming land belonging to the parents and also to John R. Stine of Plattsmouth, and sure knows how to farm has been blessed with a large and very excellent crop this year which he has been picking of late and on Men day of this week was able to pick and crib at the farm home one hun dred and fifty-four busiiel3 of corn between the dawn of day and the coming of dusk. 3iore Schools Enroll in the Junior Red Cross. Among the Cass county schools to enroll in the Junior Red Cross are: Mt. Pleasant, Dist. 15, Mae Shrader, Nehawka; Factory ville, Dist. 18, Ruth Madsen, Nebraska City; Maple Grove, Dist. 19, Birdie Mae Johnson, Avoca; Pine, Dist. 50, Celista M. Schlanke, Elmwood; Stove Creek, Dist. 51, Mabel Mendenhall, Elm wood; Cottage Hill, Dist. 63, Edith Norton, Weeping Water; Sunny Hill, Dist. 72, Muller Shackley, Avoca; Cascade, Dist. 83, Alma Neil Wilson, Avoca; Center, Dist. 94, Vera Ruhge, Avoca; Oak Grove, Dist. SC, Mr3. Louis Dumke, Louisville; Dist. 101, Berdena Rosenow, Elmwood. The Junior Red Cros is becoming a big organization in the schools of Cass county. Youth serves youth through tho medium of the Junior Red Cross. Training in citizenship comes high with the Juniors, rever ence for American traditions, loyalty to American civilization, spreading cheer to the sick, crippled, and home less. Nearly 100,000 Christmas boxes for foreign distribution, some 50,- 000 Christmas menu cards prepared for men of the Navy and 60 schools in a disaster zone given new libraries of play ground equipment or pictures. A long list of worthwhile activities credited to the Junior Red Cross, in a single year. Cas3 cotfiTTy schools un der the chairmanship of Miss Alpha Peterson and co-operation of the teachers are helping in these worth while projects. EIGHT HUE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, Nov. 20th 9:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:30 a. m. German services. INCREASES FREIGHT RATES Washington, Nov. 14. Tho inter state commerce commission today or dered freight rates increased effec- tieo December 16 in Louisiana, Mon tana, Kentucky and Idaho. Nehawka George Troop and Chester Stone were looking after Eomo business matters in Omaha for a short time on last Saturday. Glen Rutledge was called to Ne braska City on last Monday morn ing to look after some business mat ters for a short time. County Commissioner E. B. Chap man of Union was looking after some business in Nehawka for a short time on last Monday. Mrs. Gertrude Bcckner was visiting at the home of her sister, Mrs. George Schoeman of Louisville where she is enjoying a good visit. Albert Murdoch and wife and Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Murdoch were over to the home of J. A. Davis last Saturday for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson Lloyd were visiting and looking after some busi ness matters in Plattsmouth for the afternoon on last Saturday. Gilbert Edmonds and the family were over to Lincoln on last Sunday where thev were visiting with friends and relatives for the day. Dr. R. W. Tyson and wife were over to Plattsmouth on last Friday and while there visited at the home of hi3 aunt, Mrs. Q. K. Parmele and husband. Troy L. Davis and wife of Weep ing Water were attending the fun eral of the late Mrs. J. A. Davis and also were visiting with friends for a time as well. Bryan Davi3 of Denver, a brother of Mr. J. A. Davis was here to at tend the funeral cf the late Mrs. J. A Davis and was also accompanied by Mrs. Paul Hopkins. E. M. Pollard of Lincoln was a visi tor for a short time in Nehawka on la.-t Monday and was looking after somo business matters as well visiting with frie.nds. Mrs. Joseph Mortis has been quite poorly for Borne time and has been kept to her bed for the past few days but it is hoped that she will soon be able to bo out again. Justin Sturm who makes his home now at West roint, Conn., is visit ing f'.r a few days here at the home oi his rarents. Mr. and Mr3. A. F. Sturm and other friends. ' Mrs. J. II. -Steffens who has been Quito ill for the "past more than week i3 reported as being, much im proved at this' time and is expected to be entirely welLin a few days. Don York of Harlington, Texas and John R. Stine of Plattsmouth, were visiting in Nehawka last Men day and were looking after some busines3ymatters for a short time. I. M. Davis and wife of Lincoln, were here for the funeral of the late Mrs. J. A. Davis, driving over for the funeral and also visiting at the home of their daughter, Mrs. E. W, Milbern. Ole Olsen of Weeping Water but he claims Nehawka as his home town now, was a visitor here for a short time and in company with his sec retary Mr. Glen Rutledge, went over to Plattsmouth on Monday afternoon where they had a large amount of work to look after. Raymond Hall and wife of Peters berg were visiting for a few days last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Wunderlich, and de parted for their home on last Satur day and were accompanied by Lester Stone who also visited for a time at Albion a3 well as Petcrsberg. Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Hutchi son, Kansas who is a sister of Mr. J. A. Davis, was here for over the week end and to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. J. A. Davis and re maincd for a visit and is staying at the home of her brother for a short time and caring for the children. George Troop and wife and their little babe were visiting for the day on last Monday at the home of Mrs. Troop's father, Martin G. Stava south of Plattsmouth, where with the re mainder of the Stava family prop crlv celebrated the passing cf the birthday anniversary of the father, Martin G. Stava, 64, which occurred on Armistice day, and which was al3o the birthday anniversary of George Troop. IJehawka in Good Condition. All the sickness which had caused quite a commotion in Nehawka and much apprehension as to the future, has subsided, and all are getting along nicely at this time. The quar antines have all been removed with the single exception of the home of Herbert L. Kunz where all are get ting along nicely and in a short tim9 all will be well there. Had a Fine Meeting. Tho Fathers an on3 meeting and banquet which was sponsored by E. C. Stimbert was held on Wednesday of this week and at which there were a largo member of the citizens of Ne hawka present and an excellent pro Poultry Wanted We pay the Top Prices at all times. Market is fluctuating rapidly be fore Thanksgiving so we will not attempt to quote prices. Will pay every cent possible on all grades of Poultry. Soennichsen's Plattsmouth, Phone 42 gram was had as well a3 a most de lightful banquet. United Brethren in Christ. Otto Engebretson, pastor OTTKRl?EIN CHURCH Bible church school 1,0 a. m. Thanksgiving Conmunion service 11 a. m. Prayer meeting Welnesday night at 7:30. The woman's society i3 being en tertained by Mrs. F. Marler this week and at Mrs. F. Massie next time. The young people's society of Chris tian Endeavor will meet at the W. Senf home on Friday nfght, Nov. 18. Buelah Philpot's group has the meet ing. Come. This Sundav wo will elect a dele gate to the general conference to be held in Pennsylvania in May. We urge every member to be present and vote. NEHAWKA CHURCH Bible church echool 10 a. ci. .Thanksgiving Communion service at 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday eve ning at 7:30. The Ladies' Aid was entertained by Mr3. T. Maron on Wednesday. "For what shall it prcCt a man, if he shall gain the whole world and lose his own eou1?' Mark 8:3G. A QUESTION OF CONSCIENCE Uncle Ephriam Taliaferro, a fine old colored boy. Whose besetting Fin was liquor fcr he loved hi v "Oil of Joy," Was nn before the manUtrate for "tanking up" too strong. And disturbing tUsjcity quietude with -- : ribaldry cnu'fcrg. ' . Ho was promised full immunity if he'd reveal the ecurce From whence ho got hi3 gin and boozc to help the law enforce The mandates of the "higher ups," so they might bring to bay The miscreants who?e nefarious work was growing day by day. Now Uncle Erh was a "j'iner" with affiliations much. And decided he'd rather go to Jail than get himself "in Dutch" With his lodces and their edits he had promised to obey. So the judge with countenance be nign rests till Eph has had his say. Thus spake ho to the magistrate, as the court rcom roared with yells "I'd like monrt'us well to help you, Judge, but a Ivlason neveh tells." "K" WILL IEESENT PLAY In observance of National Book Week the public library will give a play entitled "Washington at Home," Friday and Saturday afternoons at 3:"0. Grad33 from 1st to 5th inclu sive, are asked to come Friday after noon. Grad23 from the 6th are in vited Saturdry, parer.t3 ere invited for both Ccyz. Tho play is under the direction of Mb3 Ilclene Perry who lias given l:beral3y of her time and talent for iiz success. Admit tance free. Grades v.'ll kindly observe the days to whici they pro asked owing to lack cf rr-C3 in the library audi torium. DINK33, TOP IlacIUDZS Ottawa, Ontario. Prjme Minister Bennett will tender a farewell din ner Thursday evcnlrrj to Colonel and Mrs. i Harford MacNider, and there will be r.o acnclon cf the house of commons r.T tn-s entire caDinei win be present. Colonel MacNider resign ed a few r.nr.th3 ago a3 United States minister to Canada. WOULD ABOLISH SENATE Lincoln. Neb., . Nov. 14. State Representative john G. Boelts or Central City today announced he would ceck to abolish the state sen ate of which he will be a member when tho teglslature meets in Janu ary. Ke wa3 elected to the senate last week. Abbo Dimmet thinks that this country needs a saint. Looking at the deficits, we've got an idea that an angel i3 what it needs even more ust now. Journal Wanl-fl3a cost onlv a few cents and set real results! WEEPING WATER Ralph Binger was a business visi tor on last Saturday at Lincoln, driv ing over to the big town in his car and attending to a number of er rands while there. Andrew Petersen is visiting for a time at Iliff, Colorado, where he has a son, Jans Petersen and also a daughter. Mr. Petersen will expect to visit there for some time. County Commissioner Fred H. Gor der was over to Plattsmouth on Wed nesday of thi3 week where he was attending a epecial session of the board of county commissioners. Mesdames Wm. Cox and Jack Jourgesen were over to Omaha on Monday of this week where they were looking after some shopping and also attended a very fine picture show. A merry party consisting of Mr. Floyd Lang, Lyle Reed and Mrs. I. A. Reed and Miss Mayine Hillman, were over to Lincoln on last Tuesday where they were visiting with friends as well a3 looking after some shop ping. Nissley Marshall was a visitor in Plattsmouth on Wednesday of last week where he Tiad some business matters of importance to look after. Niss has many friends in the county seat whom he visits when the weath er is fine. Don Ccneron York of Harlington, Texas, was visiting with friend3 as well as locking after some business matters in Weeping Water on Tues day of tL3 week and was accompanied by his ' friend John Roy Stine of Plattsmouth, they both having busi ness here. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Parks of Hiawatha, Kansas, who are the par ents of Mrs. V. D. Baker, were guests at the Baker homo on last Sunday where all enjoyed a very fine time and who were joined for the day and dinner by Mr. and Mrs. Har old Baker and their little daughter. On November "13th, crytle.-' Elmer Busnick, accompanied by a stork, ar rived at the tome of his parents, Mr. aid Mrs. Busnick, and was greatly welcomed as the happy par ents were surely pleased at the ar rival and there reigns much joy at the home because of the advent. All are doing nicely. Anton Jourgenscn was a business visiter at Plattsmouth on last Mon day where he was a witness in the jdentincation; of a certain cheek which he uses in the conduct of hi3 business as a produce merchant anu which had been stolen and forged for an amount of money. It is expected that the one stealing the check ha3 been found and arrested and who will be up for trial soon. Homer Sylvester, sheriff-elect and who is to take tlie office in tho near future, was a visitor in Plattsmouth on last Wednesday and was meeting and conferring with the board of county commissioners regarding the selection of a deputy for the office and also making arrangements for moving to the county seat There are a number of persons who would gladly accept the appointment should it be tendered them. Pioneer Citizen Answers Call. Andrew Olsen, who was born In Denmark cver 68 years ago, and who has made his homo in Weeping Wa ter and vicinity for near a half cen tury, passed away at his home on Wednesday of last week and was buried cn Friday from the Congre gational church of this city, the fu neral being conducted by the Rev. Ralph Pinkham, and tho Hobson fu neral home having charge of the fun eral. There was a quartet composed of Mesdames W. W. Davi3 and J. I.I. Ambler and Messrs. Victor Wallick and Harold Harmon. The deceased had been a very prominent figure in the commercial and farming life of thTs city and vicinity. Mr. Olsen leaves to mourn his departure the I We pay Market Prices. Can handle unlim ited amount. White or Yellow. ' Farmers I mm Cedar Creek, Nebr. Louisville Telephone No. 2003 ,JM'-'"V,1A.I L.,.,...,.,,,,.., Thoughful Service "yE HAVE established an In stitution for the purpose of relieving the bereaved family of burdens and responsibilities which accompany the passing of a loved one. Our knowledge and experi ence in this profession assures satisfaction to the family of the deceased. Hobson Funeral Heme Established 1005 wife, companion of his many years, four daughters and one s;on. The interment was made at the Oakwood cemetery. Will Visit in Iowa. Wm. Sperry aged 85, years, and who has not been in the very bett of health but who has kept going and was down to east his vote at the re cent election, departed early this week for a small town near Keokuk, Iowa, where .e will enjoy three weeks or p. month visiting at the home of his sister. Engages in Business. Bert L. Philpot who l.as boen handling tha western stone company mineral foods, has placed a stock in tho Philpot building and La3 had "Bill" Johnson paint him a cign you will observe cs you pass the place where formerly the Dowlcr garage was, and Lert will he ph-ased to wel come you. Bill Johnson will ba pleased to make anyone a eign who want one. Gave Wonderful E-tcrtainment The Mcn-o-N. C. which Ij a musi cal organization of Nebraska City and which literally means I.lcn of Nebraska City, were over to Weep ing Wcter on last Friday night and gave a very fine entertainment at the Congregational church 'which wa.j greatly appreciated by the larre and vt-ry attentive audience which gath ered there. This organization which constitutes a chorus of over forty voices are pleased to go to other towns to give entertainment and also to create good v. ill between Nc-bra: ka City and their neighboring towns. People Like What They Lite, i Yea. that is so, and sine this is proven. The great American sport, basebell, draws largo and very en thusiastic crowds, but the very ex citing game cf football seems to havo even a stronger grip- on the people. Last fall the Nebraska state fair ran behind in enc of the very best exhibitions which has been given in the state during it3 exist ence and their indebtedness increas ed some sixty thousand dollars. The same feature was noticed in the state fair in Iowa. Peoria say the causo was the depression and scarcity of money. However on last Saturday at Lincoln when the Nebraska Corn huskers played and had the best of a 0-0 tie with Pittsburgh, there was a huge crowd prenent and which brought the gate receipts over sixty thousand dollars. We are wondering Just why these things are so. E0X SOCIAL AND PLATE LUKCII A program, box social and plate supper will be held at the Ervin school, district No. 10, Union, on Fri day evening, November ISth. Ladies please bring boxes. Tho public i3 cordially invited. JEAN INGERSOLL. Teacher. From Monday's Daily Miss Edith Mays of Wahoo, was in the city Sunday to enjoy a visit with friend3 for the day, returning home last evening. Journal Wanl-Ads set results I 4 & Lomler o.