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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 1934.
ray
Aileen Vernoon i3 battling with
a severe told.
John Hobson was a Plattsmouth
Visitor last week.
Henry Iverson was spending Sun
day at the McCulloch home.
Lee Fa iris of Union was up to see
his brother John who :s so siclc.
The club met with Mrs. I3akke on
Thursday. The subject was "Flags."
Mrs. O. A. Davis and Mrs. E. S.
Tutt were shopping in Plattsmouth
Tuesday.
Mrs. Womack, Mrs. A. Copenhaver
and Mrs. Robert Troop attended the
sale of Kenneth Farris.
Louise liakke, Mildred Alien and
Marie Vest were in Plattsmouth Sun
day visiting with frinds.
Silvpr Poirnter who recently re
turned from Missouri has secured a
position with II. L. Gayer.
Mrs. James E. Gruber is caring for
Mrs. Mary Nickles who has been so
ill with an aggravated attack of the
shingles.
James Gruber has bten iu Iowa
and Kansas in the interest of the seed
corn business of the Frederick Seed
comrany.
Mrs. 0;:a Lawton was a business
visitor in Murray cdnesday, also
visiting at the home of her brother,
Albert Young.
George Nickles was a visitor in
Omaha Monday of thi3 week, called
there to look after torn? business
matters for the day.
Henry Vest has been rather poorly
and has been so that it was found
necessary for him to remain in the
heme for the present. i
The sale of Kenneth Farris was
well attended and the lunch provid
ed by tho Lcwiston Community Cen
ter was well patronized.
Harry L.. Wiles was a visitor in
Murray on last Tuesday where he
had some business with the mer
chants and was also in Plattsmouth
as well.
Louis Kropp of near Wyoming in
Otoe county, was a visitor in Murray
on last Monday, calling at the Mur
ray lumber yard where he was hav
ing some buildings figured.
Charles M carta early this week pur
chased a farm horse from John Mc
Kay of west of Weeping Water which
Wm. Minford went over with his
truck after on last Monday.
Cash Sylvester, representing the
Ruse Motor company cf Plattsmouth
was a visitor in Murray on Tuesday
of this week and was looking after
the sales of the V-S Ford auto.
Glen Todd was in Murray last
Tuesday and was getting some lum
ber for the making of u fruit cup
board, he having just completed a
granary and is turning his attention
to other of the building;.
Charles Ferguson of Nebraska City
who is a foster brother of Mesdames
William Sporer and Alva Long was
visiting at their homes last Sunday,
the first time in almost a year. All
enjoyed the visit very much.
Mrs. M. G. Churchill, who has been
in rather poor health recently has
been making regular trip; to Platts
mouth for treatment. Her many
Does Your Brakes Work
The officer does not say: "Does your
brakes work?" He says: "You did not
stop, but ran over the little girl."
How About Your Erakes?
Petter drive in and have them tested
than to put it off until something
lias happened. Have the entire car
checked over. Letter sate than sorry.
MURRAY GARAGE
A. D. BAEKE, Propr.
Clover Seed Higher
On account of the advance in the
wholesale prices of White Clover and
Sweet Clover, we are compelled to
advance cur prices, effective now, to
$359 and $3.75
per Bushel
Murray Slsrdware
Murray, Nebr.
Mur
FULL DETAILS AND SPECIAL PRICES AT THE
FOLLOWING GROCERS
BLACK & WHITE - RED & WHITE
HATT'S CLOVER FARM STORE
MULLEN'S MARKET
LORENZBROS. - HINKY-DINKY
- L. B. EGENBERGER
friends are hoping that she will soon
be in her former good health.
Frank Schlichtemeier of between
Murray and Xehawka, was a visitor
in Murray for a short time while on
his way to Plattsmouth and Omaha
on last Tuesday where he was called
to look after some business matters.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Carroll of
near Florence, where they have been
farming:, accompanied by the fam
ily were visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. E. Carroll for the day
last Sunday and where they all en
joyed a very fine visit with the par
ents.
Font Wilson and family were over
to the home of Herbert Beins last
Thursday whore they went on ac
count of the illness of the little
daughter, Miss Clara Jane, who has
the pneumonia. Miss Mae Wilson is
there assisting in the care of the lit
tle one.
Mrs. Mary Nickles, of which men
tion was made as being quite ill, still
remains in a very serious condition,
being kept to her bed with a severe
attack of the shingles. Everything
is being done for the patient in order
that she may have an opportunity to
recover from the melady.
Mrs. Joseph F. Tubbs of Mynard,
who has ben in rather poor health
for some time has during the past
week been extremely critical and has
had to have a nurse and care taker.
Mrs. Alva Long has been over to
Mynard to care for the patient dur
ing the greater portion of the week.
Back to the Store.
Miss Neva Lancaster, the genial
and accomplished saleswoman at her
lather's store who was compelled to
remain at home much cf last week
cn account of a catch and a pain in
her side was some better so that she
was able to return to the store early
this week. While Neva is feeling
soma better she is not as yet in her
former good health.
John Faris Seriously 111.
John Faris, one of the very finest
of men, of this or any other place,
who was stricken some time ago with
a stroke of paralysis from which he
had been slowly recovering until a
few days ago when a recurrance of
the affliction came, rendering the pa
tient in a very serious condition.
This last turn of his health has been
a very severe one and which has ren
dered this g:ntleman almost entirely
helpless as far as him being able to
get about himself. His eyesight has
been impaired and he is compelled
to remain in bed. Every care is be
ing given and the very best of medi
cal attention to aid in his recovery
which ij greatly desired not alone by
the patient and family but by his
hundreds of friends.
Is a Lover of Sheep.
Mrs. Alice Perry with her husband
Mr. Virgil Perry are both lovers of
fine stock and especially is Mrs. Perry
a lover of a good sheep and sure she
has them in goodly numbers and full
blood Shropshire many of which cost
a large amount of money. There are
at this time over fifty baby lambs
which are a greeat sight to see when
they play in the morning. From this
excellent flock Mrs. Perry has ship
ped many to distances for the start
ing of new flocks or herds. Many
of them are registered and many
more are eligible for registration.
During the past year she shipped a
car of grades to the market which
brought a good price. During the
winter Mr. and Mrs. Perry drove with
their truck to Chicago where they
made the purchase of a ram costing
$60 which was brought here to head
their herd. Mrs. Perry has furnish
ed many of the 4-H club boys with
their start in growing pure bred
lambs. One shipment of two ewes
and a ram went to Madisonville,
Texas while a very fine ram went to
Tecumteh. A number of the weath
ers were sold to the clubs of boys
who were fattening them for exhibi
tion at the various stock shows. She
just a short time ago received a very
fine Shropshire ram from the farm
of IJroughtson and Sons of Illinois.
Read the Journal ads for news
of unusual values.
SIMPLY for NAMING
Silverware Illustrated on
Coupons in any size Sack
Gold Elledal Flour
"Kitchen-tested"
Daughters of
American Revo
lution Meeting
Lincoln Birthday Program Enjoyed
by Memoers of Fontenclle Chap
ter at Mcllaken Home.
The Daughters of the American
Revolution met at the home of Mrs.
II. C. McMaken with Mrs. It. W.
Clements assistant hostess, on Lin
coln's birthday, February 12th. Mrs.
F. K. Gobelman, regent, presided at
the meeting. The ladies endorsed the
movement sponsored by the Platts
mouth Garden club for a better and
more beautiful city. The plan of
this organization is to select an
outstanding tree, flower and shrub
as representative of this city and to
plan a campaign of beautification of
the entire locality.
Mrs. George Mann and Mrs. Otto
Keck were appointed by the regent
as a committee to assist In any way
possible with the Plattsmouth flower
f.how planned for late May or early
June.
The Daughters also endorsed the
resolution of the Chamber of Com
merce protesting the cutting of the
lovely trees in Plattsmouth.
Mrs. F. R. Gobelman, regent, was
elected delegate to the state confer
ence to be held at Wayne, Nov. 7, S
and 9. Mrs. E. H. Wescott was
named alternate.
The program honoring the birth of
Abraham Lincoln and George Wash
ington was in charge of Mrs. Fred
Morgan who read a very interesting
paper on the life of Lincoln. Miss
Shirley Walling gave a tribute to
Washington. Miss Margaret Ann
Pitz dressed in costume gave a read
ing entitled, "The Flag Speaks."
Miss Carrie Baird gave an inter
esting paper on national defense.
Following the program the hostess
rerved delicious refreshments.
HAVE DELIGHTFUL SOCIAL
The ladies of the W. R. C. on
Tuesday afternoon entertained at the
pleasant Wescott heme on high school
hill, with Mrs. Wescott, Mrs. F. R.
Gobelman and Mrs. Kate Morgan as
the hostesses of the afternoon.
The program of the day was on
Abraham Lincoln and a well ar
ranged and nicely presented offering
was given the large number in at
tendance which was enjoyed to the
utmost.
George Adam, one of the talented
public speakers of the high school
class of 1933, was heard in the im
mortal address of President Lincoln
at the Gettysburg battlefield in 1S63.
Miss Edna Mae Petersen was heard
in a most charming piano solo that
was enjoyed very much by all of the
party.
Junior Devoe, clever young vocal
ist was heard in a patriotic song
dedicated to Abraham Lincoln and
which gave a fine touch to the pro
gram. Superintendent L. S. Devoe of the
city schools, provided a fine tribute
to the life of Abraham Lincoln in
his lecture and which was illustrated
by a two reel motion picture of the
life of the great civil war leader. In
the presentation of the motion pic
ture of Lincoln, Mr. Devoe was as
sisted by two of the young men of
the junior high school, Arley Van
landingham and Harley Minniear.
The afternoon was closed by the
serving of dainty and delicious re
freshments by the hostesses.
WESTMINSTER GUILD MEETS
The Westminster Guild of the
Presbyterian church held their social
meeting with Miss Olive Sylvester at
her home on Tuesday evening.
Several games and contests were
very much enjoyed. Later in the
evening Valentines were exchanged.
The program for the evening had
been arranged by Marie Vallery,
Helen Gilmour and Margaret Tay
lor. The business meeting cleared up
various important matters. A set of
additions to the by-laws of the con
stitution of the Westminster Guild
were approved and adopted. The
meeting was adjourned.
The hostes.s served dainty and de
licious refreshments with the assist
ance of her sister, Avis Sylvester.
How Is The Time
To have Your Spring Black
smithing Work Done
Spring will soon be here with its rush
of work. You have the time now
and so have we. But later the oppor
tunity of getting your work done
promptly wilj rot be so ood. Act
now and be ready when you want
to start your Spring work.
Vac MaeluusKey
Hurray Blacksmith
Weeping Water
Dr. J. W. Brendel of Avoca was
looking after some business in Weep
ing Water on Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. M. L. Fernbaugh and babe,
Lelia Mae ,of Lincoln are spending
the week at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
G. R. Dinger.
Business called Italnh Dinger to
Fremont on Tuesday of this week
where he had some special business
to look after.
Mrs. W. H. Fiizzel who has been
very poorly and kept to her bed for
many months still remains in very
poor condition.
Art Johnson was looking after
some business matters in Omaha on
last Friday, driving over to the big
town in his car.
Ben E. Binger of Omaha and a
brother of G. R. Binger is spending
a few week3 visit'ng with his bro
ther and family.
Joseph Miller of near Wabash was
a visitor in Weeping Water on last
Tuesday where he was looking after
some business matters.
Wm. Scheehan of Manley says that
he is seriously contemplating filing
for the nomination for county sheriff.
Wm. has many friends.
O. C. Zink of near Wabash was
a visitor in Weeping Water for the
day on last Tuesday, coming to look
after some business matters.
Miller Christensen from near Ne-
hawka was a business visitor in Weep
ing Water last Tuesday, coming to
look after some business matters.
L. R. Stanley of Wabash was a
business visitor in Weeping Water
for the day on last Tuesday and was
looking after some business matters.
Mesdames Herman Hillman and N.
L. Grubbs were visitors in Omaha
on last Tuesday where they were both
visiting and looking after some trad
ing. Miss Agnes Rough was a visitor
in Lincoln on last Sunday visiting
with her sister, Mrs. Guy Lake and
husband and enjoying the day most
pleasantly.
Roy B. Gorthey and family were
guests for the afternon and evening
last Sunday at the home of A. II. I
Jones and family, where all enjoyed
the occasion very much.
Messrs. Harry Doty and Elmer
Michelsen were over to Omaha on last
Tuesday evening where they were at
tending the boxing match which was
stagad there on that date.
Mr. and Mrs. Wba. Sanders were
blessed by the arrival of a very fine
son which came to make his home
with them on February 11th. Both
son and mother are doing nicely.
Turner Zink, son of Mr. and Mrs.
O. C. Zink who has been in the navy
for some time and wai cn a boat has
been transferred to New London,
Conn., w here he is located while tak
ing some special work.
County Commissioner Fred II. Gor
der has ben very poorly at his home
tor the past nearly a week. Mr. Gor
der has been having a combination of
grippe and flu. It is hoped that ho
will soon be about 'again.
SorEn Skmaris who injured his
back so severely during the past
month and who has suffered much
from the injury is reported as being
slightly better but still suffering
when he moves in any way.
Mrs. O. N. Knight of Mt. Pleasant,
Iowa, who has been visiting at the
home of her cousins, Mr. and Mrs.
W. II. Tuck of Weeping Water for
the past two months, departed for
her home in Iowa on Thursday of last
week after having had an excellent
time here.
The Weeping Water alumni play
which has been in preparation for
some time is to be given in Weeping
Water on March 2nd and 3rd. Re
member the dates and be sure to see
it. The name of the play is "Sound
Your Horn" and they are doing this
also as to advertising the show. Bet
ter make arangements to attend.
Mrs. Anna Maris Rehmeier.
Miss Anna Marie Nelson was born
in Denmark, February 22ud, 1855,
where she resided until she was unit
ed in marriage to Mr. G. Rehmeier
over fifty-five years ago. They came
to America and Avoca in 1913 where
they resided for a number of years
and were engaged in business. From
there they came to Weeping Water,
making their home here for some
eight years and later going to Alvo
where they lesided for two years at
th home of their daughter, Mrs.
Frank Taylor and during the past
year came to live with their son,
Fred Rehmeier where the aged
mother passed away on Thursday of
last week. The funeral was held from
the Methodist church of Weeping
Water and conducted by Rev. It. J.
McKenzie, pastor of the Methodist
church of Alvo and assisted by the
Rev. E. S. Pangborn of the Methodist
church of Weeping Water.
Twelve children were born to this
couple, four of whom survive the
mother, they being Simon Rehmeier
of Alvo; Fred Rehm.erer or Weeping j
Water, Juliana Taylor of Alvo and
Mrs. M. Mogensen of Omaha. Mrs.
Rehmeier was sister of Hrs. Hans
Johnson and Lars Nelson. The inter
ment was made at Oakwocd cemetery
in Weeping Water. Hobson funeral
service.
Enjoyed Happy Keet.
A number of the people of Weep
ing Water and Manley were over to
the O. D. Straub home, a number of
miles in Otoe county on last Satur
day where they attended a very
pleasant pinochle party. There were
there from the two places John C
Rauth and wife, Walter Mocken
haupt and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph
Keckler, John F. Carper, J. II. Hohl
man and Frank Bergman and wife,
besides many from the neighborhood
where the gathering was held. Ralph
Keckler made an exceptional play
when he bought the trump and melt
ed 160 and in his playing made the
trump hearts, having the double ace,
took every trick, thus adding two
hundred and fifty, making 410 on
the hand.
Young Mother Dies Suddenly.
Mrs. Harold Otte, residing near
Manley where they were engaged in
farming, died on last Monday morn
after a very severe illness of a fever.
The deceased was formerly Miss
Gladys Zessin, born in Nebraska City
on February 25, 190S, and was unit
ed in marriage to Harold Otte Febru
ary 22, 1926. Mrs. Otte was one of
the most lovable of women and close
ly devoted to her family. She leaves
her own family, the husband and two
sons, Guy and Leroy, and her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Zessin.
Mrs. Otte early united wits the Chris
tian church, ever remaining a de
voted follower of the Master.
The funeral was conducted from
the Christian church and by the Rev.
W. A. Taylor of Union, Wednesday at
1 p. m. The funeral was in charge
of the Hobson funeral home and in
terment was at Oakwood cemetery.
Many Attend Meet at Manley.
There was a large delegation of
the members of the Royal Neighbors
of America to the card party which
was sponsored by the lodge at Man
ley on Monday of last week. All at
tending were well pleased with the
very enjoyabla time which was had.
Making Progress on Farm Loans.
The committee having in hand the
work of receiving applications for
corn and hog loans are busy as a
hive of bees caring for the many ap
plications which are daily coming in.
As the government has set the date
when the applications shall have been
in and the report after the sealing of
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makes it the zero hour and all who
are desiring to secure a loan on these
liberal terms must hustle, for when
the date is past it will be too late for
an application.
Gave Excellent Show.
The Minstrel which the American
Legion is sponsoring ana which was
put on at the hall on last Tuesday
and Wednesday proved a very good
drawing card and which was enjoy
ed as the greatest anticipation had
been manifested and large and very
enthusiastic crowd3 were present to
enjoy the play and to encourage the
American Legion. John Jones, the
manager, made a trip over the coun
ty to advertise the event which bore
good results for many came from out
of town.
Erotherhcod Have Good Meet.
The Brotherhood of the Methodist
church of Weeping Water held a very
pleasant meeting at which a good
program was rendered and some fifty-
five of the members were in attend
ance. Following the program, which
was thoroughly enjoyed, a very fine
oyster supper was served and which
also was enjoyed by the happy crowd
present.
Making Change in Store.
The store of Spencer J. Marshall
which has ben undergoing some
changes for the better allocation of
the different departments of the store
is now nearing completion with E. A.
Stock and Henry Lupke as the work
ers. Mo-t of us think we have a lot
of worries, but we don't have to
worry about having a senate investi
gating committee on our hands.
SUFFERS SEVERE STROKE
From Wednesday's Daily
Mrs. Edward Donat, Sr., was taken
this morning with a very severe at
tack of gall stone trouble from which
she has suffered in the past but this
is the first attack for some time. The
patient was given medical attention
and at last reports was resting as
easily as possible under the circum
stances .
Phono news Items to MO. 6.
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Trucks
One 1830 Chrysler Sedan
One 1029 Buick Sedan
One 1926 Buick Sedan
One 1928 Burant Sedan
One 1929 Plymouth Coupe
One 1929 Plymouth Roadster
One 1230 Fcrd Sedan
Cne 1929 Ford Coach
Cue 1932 Ford Coach
One 1931 Willys Roadster
One 1929 Dodge Coach
One 1933 Chevrolet Sedan
One 1932 Chevrolet Coach
One 1932 Chevrolet Coupe
Cne 1931 Chevrolet Coupe
One 1931 Chevrolet Sedan
One 1932 Chevrolet Sedan
One 1929 Chevrolet Coach
One 1928 Chevrolet Coach
One 1926 Chevrolet Coach
One 1826 Ford Coupe
TRUCKS One 1932 Chevrolet; one
1931 Chevrolet; one 1928 Chevrolet
and cne 1929 International Truck.
These Cars and Trucks are in
Good Condition Priced to Sell
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Nebraska City, Nebr.
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