MONDAY, JULY 27, 1936.
PLATT SHOUTS SEMI - - WEEKLY JOTOUAL
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MOTH ITEMS
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Cra:g -were in
Weeping Water last Tuesday even
ing, going over to attend a show.
Mrs. Robert Stock and little daugh
ter from west of town were visiting
with Mrs. Herman R. Schmidt, the
mother- and grandmother respectively
or Mrs. Stock and little daughter, on
last Wednesday afternoon. . . .
Herman R. Schmidt was clearing
nv.ay some of the trees that ' were
blown down at the home of A. J.
Tool during the heavy wind and dust
storm last Sunday evening.
Little Dora Dean, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Dean, was enjoying
her third birthday anniversary and
receiving the congratulations of her
many friends.
L. Neitzel was called to Elmwood
on business Wednesday, making the
trip in his car. As he started out and
te!t the hot wind on his face he was
tempted to turn around and come
back, but did not. He said it was
like driving over a desert. Yes, it
is hot and dusty on the roads these
days, Brother Neitzel.
Water Tank is Finished
The tower and tank for the Mur
dock waterworks system has been
completed and painted with the name
"MURDOCK" across the same, in two
foot letters that are readable from a
good distance. In the placing of the
letters on the tank, a stencil was
used, which was cut by A. J. Tool,
who is very adept in this line.
With the completion of the tower
and tank, the waterworks system is
now complete so far as the distribu
tion part is concerned and all that
remains is the completion of the
pump house and installing of the
electrically driven pump, when the
work of filling the standpipe with
water can be started.
A considerable number of the peo
ple of the town are ready for the
r.ew water service, having had ser
vice lines laid from the mains to
their homes and will be ready to be
gin using water from the new system
as soon as same is available.
Splendid time has been made in
the construction of the system and
all will be pleased when the water is
finally turned on, as it has been a
long time from the proposing of the
system until it was finally approved
at the polls and work ordered begun.
It has been designed of ample capac
ity to take care of expanding needs,
should the town increase in. size to
arrant.
Home from Northwest
Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Gillespie, who
have been away for the past six
weeks, during which time they have
visited at many places, have arrived
home and are now resting up after
their summer outing.
They spent some time at North
Loup, where their son, Harry Gilles
pie and wife reside, being in charge
of the telephone exchange there.
They also visited in the northwest in
the mountains of Wyoming and far
ther west, seeing a great deal of
country, all of which they found
very dry. En route home they spent
weeks in the vicinity of Fairmont,
where they looked after the farm
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Midseason evening frocks for dining and dancing
are going In for lighter colored materials this sum
mer, but the styling is still reminiscent of our
grandmother's day. Josephine Hutchinson is
modeling a gorgeous number, a formal redingote
of flower splashed organza worn over a black
taffeta foundation. Its bouSant lines are accen
tuated by fringe edged ruflies. Use of a rich look
while a sister-in-law, Mrs. William
McNamara, went on a vacation. Here,
tor an entire fortnight, Mr. Gillespie
was farmer and Mrs. Gillespie was
farm wife, with stock to care for and
poultry to look after. They enjoyed
this very much, in spite of the hot
weather, and are now hoping it will
cool off some, as they have found it
as hot here at home as any place
they stopped on their trip.
Gerald Wayne Karnes
That is the name of the son who
arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Karnes via the stork route one day
last week. Mother and babe are do
ing nicely and there is much happi
ness over the new arrival.
Neighbors Have Friendly Meet
The Royal Neighbors of America
met at the hall last Wednesday and
Wednesday and enjoyed a very finel
gathering, as this was their birthday
meeting of the month. A number of
birthdays come in July, but the only
one present was Mrs. Hannah Mc
Donald, who was the recipient of
the honors bestowed on those who
have birthdays during the current
thirty day period. Three other mem
bers of the organization had birth
days, but were not present.
Kittenball Play Resumed
During the rush season of har
vesting and threshing, kittenball
play was discontinued for a two week
period, but has been resumed and
last Tuesday night there was the
usual large crowd present to wit
ness the games. The first game was
won by the Murdock Bible school
team from the Callahan team, 15 to
10. The second game was between
the Murdock Tigers and the team
from South Bend, being won by the
visitors by a score of 12 to 8.
This coming week a traveling col
ored team of picked players from
Omaha will contest the local team,
with the proceeds going to a fund
for the Murdock band.
Enjoying Their Vacation
Rev. Harvey A. Schwab, wife and
little sou departed late last week for
their vacation, a portion of which is
to be spent at Naperville, where the
college of the Evangelical church is
located and where they expected to
attend some ceremonies and be pres
ent at the gathering of the church.
They will also visit a number of
other places and will call on the par
ents of Mrs. Schwab. They expect to
be gone about two weeks.
Rev. and Mrs. Schwab have been
very attentive to the work of the
church and have well earned their
vacation.
Purchase New Chevrolet Cars
Martin Straich and Will Straich
have each purchased a new Chevrolet
car, from which they expect to de
rive much pleasure.
Attended the Ceremonies.
Rev. Harvey A. Schwab, pastor of
the Murdock church and also of the
one in the country northeast of town
and Earl Weber, son of Rev. F. C.
Weber, pastor of the Wabash and
Callahan churches, went to Milford
last Wednesday to inspect improve
ments at Riverside park, consisting
of a fence about the grounds and a
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ing and lovely fabric for an evening gown of
simplicity is illustrated by the model , worn by
Glenda Farrell. It is of heavy white French crepe
splashed with a smart and beautiful flower motif.
'June Travis is quite aware of the importance of
looking crisp and cool in hot weather. Her bouffant
white marganza has diminutive sleeves, a pointed
collar and artificial flowers at the waist.
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this picture testifies. W. B. Sullivan, whose farm is located on ;
Cowskin creek near Wichita, Is standing beside some stalks which
Attained a height of more than 10 feet, despite the fact that less
than a third of the normal rainfall has fallen this year, a
fine arched gateway with an orna
mental iron gate. The park is the
property of the Evangelical church
and the Young Peoples Union of
Nebraska, and is used as a meeting
place for various church conferences
during the summer season.
Rev. Schwab and Earl Weber, who
is president of the Young Peoples
Union in Nebraska had been named
as the committee to arrange for and
see that this work was done cor
rectly, and with its completion there
was a ceremony of acceptance and
dedication which they participated
in.
"Bedroom Beauties."
The girls room club of Murdock
met at the home of Marjorie Zink on
Jul3' 23. Three members were absent
and Frances Elaine Buell and Miss
Baldwin were visitors. Since we have
finished our book we had a short busi
ness meeting. Miss Baldwin gave
helpful suggestions on our work.
We finished plans for the picnic
and meeting combined at the park
near South Bend on August 6. All
members are to meet at 12:45 at the
home of Marjorie Zink. During the
meeting a demonstration on dresser
scarfs will be given by Lucille Mc
Coy and Barion Barden. Each mem
ber will bring food and their own eat
ing utensils for the picnic. The mem
bers should also bring their own
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swimming 6uits, since the afternoon
will be spent in the water.
Delicious refreshments served by
Majorie and Mrs. Zink ended a very
pleasant afternoon.
MARION HARDEN,
News Reporter.
Hold Achievement.
The Merry Mixer cooking club of
iViuraucK. iieiu meir atuicit-mcui 01
the school house July 14. About 45
were present. An original program
was given by the club members. Miss
Baldwin was present and gave us a
few remarks. Carolyn Schafer, the
president, presented Mrs. Lee with a
gift from the club in appreciation of
the work she has done. At the con
clusion of the program the girls
served tea and cookies to their guests.
FRANCES ELAINE BUELL,
News Reporter.
club lt:ws
The "Tie It and Untie It" rope club
met at the home of R. G. Riser on
July 3rd. A very interesting meet
ing was held including several in
dividual demonstrations. Mr. Fish, a
representative from the county agent
was present. The members want to
express their appreciation for the
helpful suggestions offered by him at
that time. Arrangements were dis
cussed concerning exhibits to be
made for the county fair.
Refreshments including ice cream
and cake were served by Mrs. Kiser.
After lunch the members enjoyed
themselves by playing outdoor games.
On July 17, the club met at E. G.
Ruffner's. The following members
gave demonstrations: Robert Kiser,
Jr., bowline on the fight; William
Ruffner, Spanish bowline; Donald
Leonard, bowline; Paul Ruffner, har
ness hitch; Clayton Sack, Milless
knot.
After the regular business meeting,
ice cream and cake were served as re
freshments. Our next meeting will be held on
July 31 at the home of Mrs. Forrest
Leonard. Visitors are cordially in
vited. NEWS REPORTER.
JOLLY STITCHEBS MEET
The Jolly Stitchers held their last
meeting of the year, July 23, at the
home of Kathryn and Mary Jane
Tschirren.
They judged the aprons. Kathryn
Tschirren placed first; Betty Halmes
second; Hertha Potscheis, Vivian
Warner and Barbara Stander, third.
They took up the new lesson, huck
towels. Kathryn and Mary Jane
Tschirren gave a demonstration on
hemming. They had two visitors,
Mrs. Wallace Warner and Mrs. Her
man Graham.
. At the close of the meeting a de
lightful lunch was served by Mrs.
Tschirren. They also sang a few
songs. FRANCES BIERL,
News Reporter.
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MANLEY NEWS
Lawrence Earhardt and wife were
at Avoca last Tuesday, where they
wont trk attend tno fiiTtorul rf 1 i 1 1 1 n '
Colleen Meyers and from there they
went to Plattsmouth to attend the
funeral of the late James Conn, both
being relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Stander were
at Plattsmouth last Tuesday, where
they attended the funeral c! the
late James Conn and also visited at
the home of John Palacek.
Oscar McDonald and S. A. John
son were at Murdock last Wednes
day, where they visited friends and
looked after some business matters.
Harold Krecklow and Paul Mann
were in Omaha last Tuesday with a
load of stock for Mr. Mann, which
brought a very acceptable price.
William Meyers and family of near
Ashland were visiting in Manley last
Sunday afternoon, being guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Mc
Donald. John and Frank Pankonin were in
Omaha last Wednesday, where they
were looking after seme business
matters. They have been spreading
quite a bit of poison for the hoppers,
which have been doing much damage
in this vicinity.
Some Fair Wheat Yields
Earnie Pankonin has twenty acres
of wheat which produced 675 bushels
and Merle Ragoos has a field of like
size that yielded 700 bushels or 35
bushels to the acre, while that of
Mr. Tankonin made 334 average.
That is not bad, with the prevailing
price of wheat around 1 a bushel.
Found a Haven of Best
During the dust storm, for that
was what it amounted to, and a very
severe one at that, Sunday evening
of last week, Ray Norris and wife
and a family named Petersen of near
Greenwood stopped at the J. C. Rauth
home until the storm was over, for
it was not possible to travel against
the wind that at times reached a
velocity of eighty odd miles an hour,
and carried with it great quantities
of Nebraska soil, obstructing vision.
ITow District Champions
The Louisville American Legion
Junior baseball team, which has a
number of Manley youths in its of
ficial lineup, after defeating Weep
ing Water to win the Cass county
championship, went on to greater
honors by defeating the Otoe coun
ty champions at STacuse last week,
making them now district champs.
A number of the baseball fans of this
vicinity went to Syracuse to witness
the game. They will next meet the
champions of other districts in a re
gional tournament and the winners
there will go on to the state tourna
ment, thence to a sectional tourna
ment, comprising a number of states,
and from there to the national tour
nament, when a winner will be de
termined for the entire nation. The
Legion has been sponsoring Junior
baseball for several years.
Attended James Conn Funeral
A large number of the citizens of
Manley and vicinity were in Platts
mouth Tuesday morning, where they
went to attend the funeral of the
late James Conn, which was held at
the Sattler funeral home there on
Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Conn was
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formerly Miss Emma Grauf, a niece
of John C. Rauth, who with his
wife, were in attendance at the fun
eral services, as were also Frank
Earhardt, Lawrence Earhardt, Mrs.
Catherine Earhardt, Frank Stander
(who was visiting in Manley from
his home in Omaha), Eddie Stander
and wife, William Stander and wife,
Hugh O'Brien and Miss Lena Stander.
Mandalee Club Meets
Members of the 4-H club for girls
which is sponsored by Mrs. Lois
Krecklow held a very enjoyable and
largely attended meeting at the home
Mrs. Esther Schliefert. The lesson
consisted of making waste paper
baskets and lamp shades, of which a
number were completed. The after
noon was made the more pleasant
by the fact that a very fine luncheon
was served. The hostesses for the
occasion were Minerva Schliefert,
Rose Mary Livingston, Helen Hochel
and Pauline Gruber. The instruc
tions were given by Mrs. Lois Kreck
low, assisted by Esther Schliefert.
The girls also sang songs and gave
their club yells. Cecelia Bauer,
News Reporter.
Rock surfacing or farm-to-market
roads this winter will be of
benefit to every resident and 'and
owner in Cass county.
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Well as Bane Dakota
Valuable Mineral Deposits Found in
Lakes Dried Up by Sun
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By C. DAVID VORMELKER.
International Illustrated Xeivs
Feature Writer
Bismarck, N. D. To alter an old
platitude, it is an ill sun that doesn't
shine on someone's good fortune.
The state of North Dakota, stricken
as it has been by the scorching heat
of the sun and the lack of rain, is
standing upon the threshold of the
development of a new industry with
in its borders.
In the parched and cracked lake
beds in the northwestern part of the
state several large and many small
valuablo deposits of sodium sulphate
have been found by chemists and
engineers working in cooperation
with the chemical engineering de
partment of the University of North
Dakota.
Steps will be taken to surface mine
these mineral deposits for commercial
use and to sell as a cash crop just as
the wheat growers of North Dakota
formerly grew wheat on their large
sections of ground. This year it is
unlikely that much wheat, if any,
will be produced by the state of
North Dakota. Prior to the drouth
cycles this state produced a3 much
as one-eighth of the entire wheat
production of the United States each
year.
Drouth Eot Total Less
Sodium sulphate, known to chem
ists as Nl S04. is sold on the mar
ket in three different forms: Anhy
drous sodium sulphate, salt cake and
Glauber's salt. It is used in one or
the other of these forms as the raw
material for many things now in
common use, such as rayon, various
textiles, glass, other chemicals and
paper. Glauber's salt is used exten
sively in the production of cathartics
and i3 the form of sodium sulphate
that contains water.
The sodium sulphate deposits found
i in North Dakota have been estimated
BEST EVER CLUB
The Best Ever club met at the
home of Mrs. R. G. Kis.r, July 3.
Curtains were discussed and Whipple
iind Shirley Leonard gave a team
demonstration on making curtains.
Refreshments were served, then
games were played by all present.
Our next meeting was held July
19 at the home of Mrs. Ed Ruffner.
We judged our pillows at this meet
ing. Whipple Leonard received first,
Dorothy Ruffner, second and Ella Mac
Ruffner and Shirley Leonard third.
We talked and answered questions
on refinishing furniture. We are to
have one piece refinished by our next
meeting, July 31, which is to be at
the home of Mrs. Forrest Leonard.
We are proud to state that all of
our members have been present, at all
of our meetings so far.
Refreshments were served, then
all present enjoyed playing games.
NEWS REPORTER.
G0REWITZ GOES FREE
San Francisco. Ivan Gorcwitz,
brought into municipal court on
complaint of neighbors that he set
traps to catch their small children,
was exonerated by Judge Daniel S.
O'Brien, who dismissed charges be
cause of insufficient evidence.
Dakota wheat fields
Location of deposits
NORT-H DAKOTA
to include 20,000,000 tons of Glau
ber's salt. They have all ben found
in the beds of lakes that have no
drainage outlet and are usually fed
by small streams. Now exposed by
process of evaporation the brine
cakes and salt crystals are easily
available.
The railroad facilities near the
new found mineral deposits are con
venient for quick transportation to
Grenora, where a plentiful fuel and
water suppl5' would make it possible
to operate a dehydrating plant.
Authorities believe that additional
deposits ma3" be discovered elsewhere
in the state and possibly in some of
the other states now affected by the
drouth.
New Deposits Discovered
This most recent discovery of a
mineral deposit seems to indicate
that the natural resources of the
United States still have value beyond
comprehension. Only a few weeks
ago the Geological Society of Amer
ica announced the discovery of vast
borax beds in the Mojave desert in
southern California that at the pres
ent market value are worth $350,
000,000. The borax beds are in a
basin one hundred feet in depth and
four miles long by one mile wide.
Borax has been removed in great
quantities from Death Valley ic
California for many years under the
most trying of conditions, especially
the exepssively high temperatures.
The quantity of borax in the Mojavc
desert, plentiful enough to hist tht:
United States one hundred years,
will be more easily obtainable.
In the face of great discourage
ment the farmers, helped by sciencu
before, now stand in a position to bo
aided again through the searches and
discoveries of chemical engineers,
whether it be a new method of sci
entific farming or a crop that doesn't
have to be grown, but is there for
the taking.