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4 PAGE FOTJK PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTIENAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 1934 HAVE A FINE SALE Te sale held at Hie II. Engel ketneler farm near Murray on Tues day was one of the most successful that has been held in this section, the horses especially going at a line price that set records for this season. Four horses sold for $600, one pair of smooth mouth mares $92 apiece and all lines of the goods offered found a brisk market. There was an exceptionally large crowd to attend this sale and the ladies of the Eight Mile Grove church who served the lunch were compelled to prepare their luncheon twice, the first going very rapidly and necessi tating additional supplies. Rex Young, the veteran auctioneer, was in charge of the sale and felt well pleased at the fine showing both in the property and the amounts realized to the owners. NEW STOCK COMPANY COMING The Earl and Jaye Tlayers, for merly with the McOwen Stock Co., will pTay every Fiiday night at the Flatz theatre, several members of the old company are still with the show. Bud and Corinne "Williams, the dance team, will be remembered by all. Jack and Nona Hart, a clever team brought on the show from Dallas, Texas, promise to be a riot with their com edy specialties. Mr. Bush, the leading man, also a new member fo the com pany, hails from Kansas City and has played the best stocks throughout the country. The company carries ten people with spdendid vaudeville and music. We are sure everyone in Plattsmouth will be happy at the return of the company Friday, January 26. Nebraska's 1933 Tax Sliced Almost Seven Millions Ctatc's Total Bill Runs Over Forty one Millions, the Lowest Since 1919. M urray George Eornman of near Ashland was in the city Monday for a few hours and while here was a caller at the Journal and ordered the Jour nal for the coming year. Clover Seed White Blossom Sweet Clover $3.50 per Bushel (Bags Included) FREDERICK SEED CO. Highest Market Prices Paid for Grain Come In and Get Acquainted Farmers Elevator Co. A. J. Wiedeman, Manager Lincoln, Jan. 23. A $6,8SS,402 reduction in Nebraska's 1933 prop erty tax bill below that of 1932 was announced today by State Tax Com missioner Smith as final figures from the 93 counties were compiled. State, county, school, city and vil lage and township taxes for 1933 to taled $41,417,767 copared with $48, 300,169 in 1932. It was the lowest figure since 1929 and the second year isnce then that the total had fallen below 50 million dollars. The 1933 figures represented a re duction of more than 36 per cent since the state's tax peak was reach ed in 1927 at $56,02S,255 and mark ed a reduction of more than 17 mil lion dollars or almost 30 per cent in the last three years. Percentages of Cuts. Of the 1933 tax totai, other than special taxes and assessments, state taxes represented 12 per cent, Smith said, while county taxes ere 20 per cent, school taxes 45 per cent, city and village taxes 21 per cent and township taxes 2 per cent. State taxes decreased $1,04 6,220; county taxes, $525,287; school taxes, $3.S64,S02; city and village taxes ?903,4S0. and township taxes $54S, G03. The township reduction was nearly half of the 1932 total for that group of governmental units. The state's reduction was about one-sixth, counties about one-sixteenth; schools about one-seventh; cities and vil lages, about one-ninth. Few Make Levy. Besides the taxes for these general units, drainage, irrigation, miscel laneous, polly and old age pension levies totaled $1.4SS,760 on the 1933 Nebraska tax bill, an increase for special levies over the preceding year, when $1,282,824 was reported. The old age pension tax, a new item amounted to $30,184, only a tew counties making the levy. Douglas county, the last county to report, showed a total for 1933 in cluding special taxees of $9,253,1S9 as compared to the 1932 total of $10,S91,967. Read the Journal ads for news of unusual values. lull & tU MEW Em 0 UUd oher Telephone No. 12 Murray, Nebraska FLOUR Golden Sun, 48-Ib. bag $1.65 BEANS Great Northern, 5 lbs. for 24 Oats, Quick or Regular, 55-oz. pkg 14 CORN Pioneer brand. No. 2 cans, 3 for 27 b I " Giant JHh " tCZ b J M white ezaFbi a ff 13 H 8 k naphtha wiir Lrsav 8 n PORK & BEANS Otoe, lge. 7z cans, 3 for. . . .29 CRACKERS 2-ib. caddy 21 BUTTER-NUT COFFEE 1 -lb. can, 31c; 3-lb.. . .89 I NO. 10 (Gallon Size) CANS FRUIT WINDMILL BRAND Blackberries Slirpd Peaches Apricots EU3eat Department Weiner's, Armour's fine quality, 2 lbs 25c Steak, U. S. Inspected, tender and juicy, lb 172 Pork Butts, select quality, little bone, 2 lbs 25c Minced Ham, fine for lunches, etc., lb 15c Chili, 1-lb. bricks (contain necessary ingredients) . . . 16c Cheese, Long Horn, per lb 15c Complete Line of Feeds and Salt Oyster Shell, Pilot brand, per 100 lbs $1.15 Pure Bran, 100-!b. bag 90 Shorts, 100-lb. bag 98 Michigan Meat Salt, 100-lb. bag 1.35 John Frans was dressing a porker for the winter meat on Tuesday morn ing of this week. Saia F. Latta received a car of coal on last Tuesday and was disposing of the same to those in need on Tues day. Florence Lancaster was kept home from school at Plattsmouth on Mon day of this week on account of a se vere cold. finv Wiles of Plattsmouth was looking after some business matters in Murray on Tuesday morning of this week. Theodore Nelson of Imperial was a visitor at the home of his sister Mrs. Harry B. Nelson and Lucean Carper of Murray on Monday of this week. On last Monday at the corn-hog meeting there were over two hundred and fifty cars on the streets, show ing the interest which the farmers are taking in the proposition. Wm. Creamer the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Creamer, of east of town who has been in the state of Oregon where he has been visiting for some time, returned home on last Satur day. Mrs. Jack Douglas spent a part of last week at the home of her daugh ter. Mrs. Richard Williams of Om aha, where she had a very nice time visiting with friends and touring the city. Dr. Tyson and wife were over to Elmwood on last Sunday where they were visiting at the home of the doctor's parents anu where they all enjoyed a very fine day notwithstand ing the very foggy weather. Sherman Cole of near Mynard, was in Murray at the corn-hog meet and listened intently to the discussion of the proposition to limit the importa tion of cocoanut oils and the use of home fats for both cooking and for butter. Neva and Raymond Lancaster, James Hoschar and Mildred Burton attended church services at the Christian church at Plattsmouth last Sunday evening, where they heard an enjoyable service which was delivered by C. Lloyd Shubert. Little Beverly Anne Brubacher has been very ill with a severe attack of the flu which with the leaving of the disease settled in one of her ears, which had to be lanced by the fam ily doctor. Since this she has, been showing some improvement. Eugene G ruber was a visitor in Weeninsr Water for the week end where he enjoyed a very fine time and visited with his sister. The father, James E. Gruber went over last Sun day afternoon to bring Eugene home so he could go to school the following morning. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lancaster, Mrs Ferd Drucker, Helena Mackey, Mar garet Long, Dorothy Yost, Florence Lancaster and R. A. Noell attended the church services and program at the St. Paul's church at Plattsmouth where Florence Lancaster and Dor- othey Yost sang two beautiful num bers, accompanied by Margaret Long on the piano. Report Comes Not Married. The report which was current a short time aso of the marriage ot Miss Rosemary Fredrich, was not a act, but grew out of the wedding of i cousin who lives in the west, and was united in marriage with a gen tleman in Washington some months ago. Miss Rosemary has not been married, but resides with her folks at their home in Los Angeles. the civil service board of that place. Ask your postmaster for application ationj All applicants will receive a card telling date of examination. Visit New Babes. Mrs. Curtis Faris and the baby: Miss Helen Reed, Malvern Reed and Neva Lancaster made a merry crowd which went to the horns of Leonard Lutz and Silas Freey and their wives on last Monday afternoon where they enjoyed a very fine visit. Their main purpose was to see the two babies which have interested these two fam ilies greatly of late. Oreapolis. There was very fine supper ready for him and a number of friends when he arrived home and a very fine birthday cake to grace the cen ter of the table. With his friends Albert spent a most pleasant evening and when the friends were departing all extended a wish for a long and happy life with many many more happy birthdays. son where their injuries were dressed and they continued on home. Mrs. Trayer had a very severe wrench in her back which it wa3 considered there would have to be an X-ray tak en to determine the extent of her injury. The car was very badly dam aged while the other car was more or less damaged. The truck was but slightly damaged. IHany Lambs in Flock. Earl Lancaster who has a fine flock of sheep has had added to the flock some twenty-five lambs. There were a set of triplets, many twins and a few single ones come to increase the flock. All doing nicely, even Earl. Thank you. Services Next Sunday. There will be services at the Christian church the coming Lord's day, all invited to the many services of the day. Rev. Lloyd Shubert was called home on last Monday to con duct a funeral at Stella and also to see his father and brother who were in an auto wreck last Sunday, altho not seriously injured. Passed Birthday Anniversary. We are not going to tell just how many anniversaries he has had, but A. A. Young was given a real sur prise on last Monday evening when he arrived home from his work at Have Wreck on Highway. Last Sunday during the time of the dense fog three autos two cars and one truck were mixed up in a wreck a few tmiles south of Murray. It seems a truck going south had stopped on the highway partly off the pavement, when two cars coming from different directions ' sought to pass .the truck which was standing. The car going south bound from Louisville where they had been visit ing while the other was from Nebras ka City and going north. In the foggy weather they did not get by without a crash, which turned the south going car, which had to pass between the other car and the truck, struck the other car on the fender and which threw the rear against the truck with such force as to al most demolish the car. The parties in the car, Mr. and Mrs. Trayer of Falls City, their little babe and a sister of Mr. Trayer, a young woman .were the occupants of the car. Mrs. Trayer and Miss Trayer were both badly bruised and had a number of cuts and bruises while Mr. Trayer and the babe came through with only a severe shaking up. They were brought to the office of Dr. Ty- Have Enthusiastic Meeting;. At Murray on last Monday there Murray Hardware COMPANY will Oil Your Harness for 85c Set SWEET CLOVER SEED We are selling White Blossom Sweet Clover Seed at from $3.25 to $3.40. We have the seed and can furnish it was in the Presbyterian church a wfcen yon want it. We take your very large meeting consisting or orer now hold it until you want farmers and others interested in tne proposition of growing corn and rais ing hogs. A number of addresses were made elaborating on the propos ition of the restriction of these two features of farm income, the raising of corn and the growing of hogs. Among the speakers were D. D. Wain scott, W. B. Banning, T. H. Pollock and S. S. Davis. Home Study Club. The Murray Home Study club met at the home of Mrs. Glen Boedeker on Thursday, Jan. 18. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Boedeker and after the business was disposed of the lesson was taken up by Margaret Todd on the subject "The Value of Properly Planned Meals." This proved to be a very interesting lesson, one that all took some part in. During the lesson each member wrote a re cipe which was afterward exchanged. There was a one-act playlet given by Mrs. Park, Mrs. Kennedy and Mrs. Sporer that was enjoyed by the mem bers. There were 20 present for the it. We require $1 a bushel deposit. These Prices will be Higher Later Murray Hardware Go. Murray, Nebr. one o'clock luncheon and 18 for the lesson. Our next meeting will ha with Mrs. George Reicke on February 15th. Club Reporter. Wo better town Tn wnlch to re side than Plattsmouth. Winter Service Wa furnish the service that makes cars work the very best in winter! Also carry first grade Winter Oils. Prestono and Alcohol for Your Radiator MURRAY GARAGE A. D. BAKKE, Propr. r Appreciate Friends Help. Mr. and Mrs. John Frans wish to extend their sincere thanks to their friends who with such prompt work saved their home from burning and their goods from being destroyed. They wish in this way to thank all who so kindly saved their home and belongings. Mr. and Mrs. John Frans. Underwent an Operation. Mrs. Harry Bickett of Gandy who with the husband have been visiting for a time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F".rl Lancaster, Mrs. Bickett be ing a sister of Mrs. Lancaster, un derwent an operation on last Mon day at the University hospital and following which she rallied nicely. Her husband, Harry Bickett and also Earl Lancaster were present at the operation. Call for Examination. The government, through its postal department, has issued a call for the examinations for applicant for the postoffice at Murray which is occu pied at the present by Lucean Car per as acting postmaster. The time limited for filing application is set at February 9th, and the examination which is to be had will be at the Plattsmouth poetoffice whera they 1l I il. i'IH Wt DO OU PAKT PI Si Ad for Friday and Saturday lOc Delivery Charge on Orders Under $3 Complete, Each . ... . 0 PUMPKIN No. 2 Can S BEETS Chipped No. 2i Can Tooth Picks Diamond Brand Two 5c boxes 1 Gocch's Best SPAGHETTI, NOODLES, & BflACARONi"' 3 Boxes 27c, Two FREE Oranges - - 18c Apples KiS Q-u -ity- - 25c Head Lettuce ea. 9c Cranberries s?5eib. . 10c Celery B?enacyhfdf!Each - - 10c CarrOtS Bunches.ZEach - - 5c KIRK1 ! CASTIi. UTTER-NUT f i i is trig's m 'amu yyifii3 Ts. i n . a i i m m m t J t ill! JsiSG pickles I BUSTARD nrnr ... El tVi lUfi Th3 Delicious 5 Minute Fresh Coffee Che CHOICE MEATS Sirloin or Round Steak ib. 12c BEEF HOAST choke cuu,ib. . - 9c PORK CHOPS Center Cuts, Ib. - - 12c E3A1B0R0ER r-i.cut 3 lbs. 10c SAUSAGE pur8 Pork -. - 3 lbs. 20c OLE Flavor Sweet Brand, lb IOC ORE LARD JSffl.s?ta. 5 lbs. 35c . SLICES mm Quart i Dill's, 16 Oz. Jar . . Horse Radish, Qt. Sunbrite, Ea. . . . . . . S Tall Cans Powdered, 8 lbs. . . . Qt. Jar l Package . . , Economy, 1 Ib. pkg. ULLOtJS Lb. pkg. PEAS Big r,i, no. 2 Can 2 for 20c S1EET POTATOES rio. 2 flat tins. . 11c TO WOE S0IIP Campbell's 2 cans Phone 95 1 i J V n mkmi F?3 w3 Li Bring Us Your Eggs will be conducted by the secretary of 11 M n i mn '"-it