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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, JUNE 28, 1937. the Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-clas? mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, J2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per vear. All subscriptions are payable strictly In advance. Elmwood News Mrs. Bessie Hognan of Waterloo, Iowa, was called here on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. DelesDernier. Mrs. Ralph Keckler of Weeping Water was a visitor in Elmwood on last Tuesday morning and was call ins on her sister, Mrs. Greene and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baekemeyer and the family were guests last Sunday at the home of Mrs. Racke meyer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eikerman near Greenwood. 'Henry Mollens fell while at his work, injuring his hack to such an extent that he was compelled to re main in bed for three days. He is out again now and improving rap idly. Mrs. Verua (Mscn and two daugh ters. Misses Hazel and Beatrice, were in Murray last Monday, where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Allen and also got a bushel of peas for canning. A fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hall last Sunday. The happiness over this new arrival is shared by Dr. and Mrs. Liston, par ents of Mrs. Hall, and George Hall and wife, parents of Mr. Hall. Among the relatives of Mrs. Deles Derr.ior who are here on account of her illuess are Mr. and Mrs. William I.anghorst and daughter, Corrine, of Sugar City, Colorado; Reynolds Deles Dernier of Kansas City; Har old Deles Dernier, of Alliance; Mrs. I'essie Bagsle of Des Moines. Iowa, and Miss Ellen Penterman, also of Des Moines. Mrs. Wm. Deles Dernier Poorly Mrs. William Deles Dernier, who has not been in the best of health for some time, continues very poor ly. She is at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Douglas, where she is receiving the best of care. Her condition was so serious that the members of the family were called to her bedside during the past week. Hand Injured Badly William Coakley, grandson of Wil liam Hulfish, while engaged in work about the farm had the misfortune to tut a deep gash in the palm of one of his hands. It is feared he may lose his thumb and possibly some of the lingers. The lad is 11 years old. Many Gather at Family Reunion Many of the relatives and friends of the Kuelin and Rosenow families from the vicinity of Elmwood. Lin coln. Murdock and Alvo, attended the family gathering which was held a I Beatrice last Sunday. A fine pic nic dinner was served and everyone had a wonderful time. It is plan- Qiisuraiac Before you leave on your vacation, it would be wise to have your car fully insured. You will enjoy driving more if you know I you are protected! Don't Delay Insure Today With Phone- 16 Plattsmouth ,NS-ANCe-fl5 w m. r 3a ned to make the reunion an annual - affair. i I Many Attend Family Reunion Many from Elmwood and vicinity were at Mynard last Sunday, where they attended a family gathering of the Cook family at the home of Mrs. Caroline Cole. Among those from here were Mr. and Mrs. George Bornemeier and their daughter, Orest Cook and family and Mrs. W. A. Cook. Purchase a Stove The Ladies Aid of the Methodist -hurch made an extra effort recent ly for the getting of funds for the purchase of a new stove for the church kitchen and have been able o purchase a large hotel size elec tric range which will fulfill their needs in splendid manner. The la dies are to be congratulated on their success. Attended Telephone Picnic Mrs. Lucy Lyle, manager of the Elmwood telephone exchange and Miss Opal Thimgan. one of the very r-areful and genial operators, as well as others who are employed by the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company over the county, were at Plattsmouth last Tuesday evening, where they attended the picnic that was provided by the telephone com pany for their employees The picnic was held at the Plattsmouth golf course grounds and was enjoyed by everyone Flowers for the Living- During the life of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cobb, and especially Mrs. Cobb, she has been an admirer of flowers oL all kinds, more particularly roses. When they were residing on the farm they were so busy they did not find time to cultivate flowers, and 'when they were living elsewhere they did not find the space, but since making their home in Elm wood they have found both the time and spece to grow an abundance of flowers, particularly this year, with ample rainfall. Among them were many lovely roses, which have provided enjoy ment for a large number of friends. During the time the roses have been blooming. Mrs. Cobb has given some sixty bouquets to her friends. It is a nice gesture this putting out of flowers to the living instead of wait ing until they are dead to place them on one's casket. Held Delayed Celebration The Independent Order of Odd Fel lows was organized at Baltimore. Maryland. May 26, 1S19 one hun dred and eighteen years ago. From this small first ledge, the organiza tion has grown to over a million members, with lodges in hundreds of towns from Maine to California, and from the Canadian line to the Gulf of Mexico. Celebrate Founders Day It has been a practice of lodges over the country to celebrate Foun ders' Day with anniversary gather ings and Elmwood Odd Fellows and Rebekahs have generally observed the date along with others. How ever, this year the time v.as so taken up with the class play, graduation exercise and alumni meeting that the usual observance was crowded into the background. Now, with these things out of the way, the deferred gathering was held on last Thursday with members of the two lodges meeting in joint session for a very pleasant time. Abundant re freshments were provided. STARTS CUTTING WHEAT Friday afternoon wheat cutting was started by Leonard and Donald Born on the farm west of this city on the Louisville road. The wheat is in excellent shape and this is the first to be cut so far this season in this locality. Henry Born drove out to assist the sons in the work. $$$$$$$$$$;$$$ w Prompt Closings I FARF.1 m LOANS : 1A UUfc. bMflWUO 0) w Hotel Plattsmouth w S $ $ $$$$$$$$$$ -J. vOv f r 1 flu isr'mmi jS ; ifofev .-., J ft v fkm 1 m -av s-.f . t a - m a - r . t r Or 19JT K,n !kure Svndci-e. Inc.WotiJ n.h: AV0CA NEWS Fred Marquardt has just had a new well sunk on the farm and will now have an abundant supply of water for his stock. V. L. Munsey, of Tetumseh. was looking after business matters in Avoca last Tuesday and was meet ing with his many friends. Earl Freeman and family enjoyed a visit last Sunday at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Free- J man, northeast of Weeping Water. I Caroline Marquardt was enjoying J a visit from two nephews, Orville j and Lant Ricord and their sister,; Miss Jean, of Utiea, over the week J end. j The family of E. J. Ila'.lstromj were over near Union, where, with j a number of friends and relatives I they enjoyed a picnic on the banks ! cf the Missouri river. j SH. M. bum attended a meeting of j lumbermen in Omaha last week and was a dinner guest of one of the firms from whom he buys lumber during his stay in the city. Mathew Medkiff and family and Oscar Medkiff and family were in Union last Sunday, where they were guests at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Medkiff. Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Thomas and daughters, Eilene and N'adine, of i Shenandoah, Iowa, were guests last Sunday at the home of Postmaster V. H. Boggard and son, Clyde. Fred Marquardt, who has been feeding a number of cattle, shipped them to the Omaha market on last Tuesday. They were in such fine con dition that they commanded a fancy price. George Campbell, wife and child ren, who have been making their home in Weeping Water for some time, moved to Avoca lart week and are occupying the residence prop erty of Mrs. Jacob Opp. The families of Albert Sill and J. H F. Ruhge spent a very pleasant day in Omaha last Sunday. Besides visiting friends and relatives in the city, they also spent some time at Krug park and other points of in terest in the metropolis Mrs. Rachel Everett, daughter Le ona and son Siles were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Tyrrell last Sunday, where all en joyed a sumptuous dinner. Mesdames Everett and Tyrrell are sisters. The day also marked the passing of the 76th birthday anniversary of Mrs. Tyrrell. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ilcnnings were over near Louisville last Sun day and as it was a warm day, Elmer had planned that he wo'ild seek a shade tree at the home of his par ents and just enjoy himself lor the day. However, on arriving, they found the folks in the midst of pick ing and canning cherries, and while Elmer got the- shady tree all liht. he had to strip it cf cherries while the other folks were canning thera. "Give the lady your seat!" in W - "J' rrvrvrj ' t f ' . - w-U'KVrV ftWV Do Yen Want a Gentle Pony? We have a gentle pony suitable for the kiddies to ride to school. A very reliable pony. See or call Max Straub, Jr, phone 1S01. Home frcr.i the South Mr. ar.d Mrs. George ?hac!:Iey and Mrs. William Eisele, who were over near Versailles. Mo., last wovk to at tend the funeral of the late Harry Davis, arrived hqu'.e a few days ago. The deaccased man was a brother-in-law of Mr. ar.d Mrs. Slmckley and Mrs. Eisele. His death was very sud den. I arse Gathering; of Friends Last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Huge, a large num ber of relatives and friends assem bled Tor a pleasant picnic. Each had brought a bountiful supply of food, and when the picnic baskets were opened, as in Biblic-al days, there was plenty to supply everyone and a lot to spare. The gathering v.as com posed of friends from this locality, also over the line in Otoe county, and around Union and numbered a hundred and nine. To he Married July 18th Miss Helen Allis of Omaha and Jordan Kokjcr of Avoca, were guests at a gathering in Omaha last week at the home of the parents of Miss Allis. Announcement was made of the coming marriage of this popular young couple, which will occur on July ISth lit the home of the par ents of the groom in Avoca. Following the wedding, the couple wll take a short honeymoon trip. Mr. Kokjer will teach mi the west, where they will get located before time to begin the school work. Laughing Around the World With IRVIN S. COBB Solving the Golden Riddle By IRVIN S. CODB JTiERS was a frugal German who ran a delieatcsren store in the Flatbush district of Lrcolrlyn. One evening a newspaperman who was living in the nighborhced dropped in to buy a Camambcrt cheese and found the proprietor absorbed in deep study. "What's ailin.q; you?" inquired the customer. "Veil," said the German, "I got a frient named Felix vot has sent me an invidation to proklen vedcling, unci now 1 haf got to. send him a brescnt. Und I hate it gold is so expensive!" "Must it br- something in geld?" "Sure! Ain't it a golden vedding?" The patron went away, leaving the delicatessen owner still thinking hard. The next night, when he passed the store again, the proprietor was smiling broaui.v. "I fixed it," he said, "unci it didn't cost much neither." "Did you send him something that was gold?" "Sure for forty cents!" "What could you get that was gold for forty cents?" inquired the other. "A glass globe mit zwei goldfish in it!" ' (Aaiericau 'ewa Features, IncJ ft : r . - ' ADVERTISING FOR BIDS The city is advertising for bids on the job of enlarging the eleven sewer inlets located along the east 6ide of Sixth street. Specifications and blue prints may be seen at the office of City Clerk Albeit Olson. Bid3 are to be in by Monday night, accom panied by 'cash or certified check in the amount ef ten per tent of bid price. Succersful bidder to execute a performance Ixi'd equal to amount of the bid. a ad provide compensation insurance for men employed on the job, absolving the fity from liability of any kind. Only local labor may be employed. The work to consist of removal of 10-feot F.ccJions cf curb, surround ing the present cloven inlets, and re building same to more than double their water carrying capacity, with bars Fpaced a fact apart instead of the profent inches. The new in lets will resemble in appearance those on Main street. Below street level work shall constitute tearing out of present wall areas above the small Sx2212-inch box inlets at the bot tom of the sewer, and building an Sxl5 inch supporting pier at the center of each of the eleven enlarged areas. Contractor will not be allowed to remove more than can be replaced promptly nor to leave any debris or material in the sewer over night. It is expected the contract will be let at Monday night's council meet ing and work be started immediately. Cost of this work will be paid out of the Occupation Tax fund Your courtesy In pnonlng news to No. 6 is appreciated. I MURDOCK ITEMS A. H. Ward and Joseph Johnson were looking after business matters in Greenwood Wednesday of last week, driving over in the after noon. Edward Jochim of near Manley purchased a new International Fannall tractor from Taul Stock last week, while a used one went to Martin Uornemeier. Henry A. Tool of the Credit As sociation was called to Plattsmouth last Wednesday to look after busi ness matters. During the time he was away, the bank was looked af ter by Mrs. Tool. Gail McDonald and family, of Hampton were spending the pst week end at Murdock, visiting with his mother, Mrs. Hannah McDonald, and with Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Mc Donald and children. While the fishing party were out last week, Mrs. A. J. Tool looked after the hardware store and har ness shop and Frank Rosenow car ried the mail for Iicey, which made it very convenient tor the lads to ge t away. For Sale or Trade Cushnian light plant, used one year; also an S h. p. Cushman mo tor. Will trade for calves or cattle. CONRAD BAl'MG ARTNER. j2S-2t nip Murdock, Nebr. Annual Fed Cross Meeting: Tli" annual meeting of the Amer ican Red Cross is to be held at the Methodist church in Union on Fri day of this week. July 2nd, at 7:4 5 p. m. Reports of Red Cross activity, nationally and locally, will be made :.t this time. It is expected Red Cross workers will be present from each cr the towns in the county affiliated with the Cass County Chapter. Plans will also be made for the carrying on of a more effective program during the coming year. Now Located at Eeatrice Mrs. Oris E. Bradford and babe v. ere visiting here during the past week, while Mr. Bradford was et ting the household goods moved from Harbine to Beatrice and ar ranged in their new home. After completing this task, Mr. Bradford came Thursday and visited until Sunday, when they all departed for their new home in Beatrice. . where he is to be teller in the First Na tional bank. Will Exchange School Work The seventh and eighth grades of the Murdock schools have prepared a portfolio of some of the work which they have been doing, and which i to be sent to Germany in exchange for a like production made by one of the German schools. It will be very interesting to the students of both schools to see what the other are doing. Kakir.sr Business Changes The Farmers Grain company, of Murdock. who have been engaged in the implement business in connec tion with their regular business of handling grain, disposed of the im plement part of the business durin; the past week to Paul Stock, who will conduct his business in the south portion of the building which is occupied by Lawrence Race. The Grain company and Mr. Stock each have an ad in this paper, announc ing the change. Were Lcokinz for Fish A. J. Tool, the harness man. Dacey McDonald, the mail carrier and Mor ris McDonald made up a merry party that went to the Platte river, work- in" sradiKilIv tin the stream for three days until they came to Fre mont. It was a most pleasant trip and they really did catch pome fish just how many we will let them tell you. Last Tuesday's Gaines The kittenball games last Tuesday evening were witnessed by a large NEW IMPLEMENT FIRM ! HAVE TAKEN OVER THE Implement Business Formerly Conducted by the Farmers Grain Company cf Murdock I am prepared to take 'care of all vnnr vrnnts in this line. Will feature j the reliable McCormick-Deering line cf Farm Machinery and also carry a most complete stock of supplies and repair parts. Your patronage invited. PAUL STOCK Located on Main Street, Murdock Telephone 2111 crowd notwithstanding the fact that the farmers are all very busy. The Kids won from the Cubs, 9 to 5 and the Cardinals defeated the Bible School team in a very close game, 9 to S. Interest in kittenball seems aj great this year as any time in the past in this vicinity, although in some communities there is a let ting down of enthusiasm for soft ball and a revival of interest in the old time American game of, baseball. ladies Met Thursday On Thursday of last week the Ladies Aid of the Evangelical church net with Mrs. L. B. Gorthey, where they had a splendid afternoon and accomplished much work, as well as enjoying a very fine luncheon at the close of the afternoon. Married in Lincoln Rev. F. C. Weber, pastor of the Callahan church, was called to Lin coln one evening last week to of ficiate at a wedding which took place in the Calvary Evangelical church. The bride was Mies Ruth Sherman, a former member of the church at Alma, where Rev. "Weber was min ister for some time, and the groom was Lorin Hardin. Both are good friends of Rev. Weber and desired to have him perform their wedding ceremony in the capital city. Vacation fov 3. S. Teachers Relieving that Sunday school teachers, like those of the public schools can do better work if given a vacation once a year, the Calla han Bible s:hool held a meeting the latter part of last vcek and arrang ed for a month's vacation for ea-h of the corps of teachers. During this time, their places will be taken by nembers of the school themselves. The purpose of the vacation is to allow the regular teachers an oppor tunity to visit other schools or other classes of their own school and thus obtain new ideas and methods for improved teaching practices, as well as provide a rest for these faithful workers who are on hand eac h Sun day morning to take up their share of the burden of keeping the Bible school going. Faster to Enjoy Vacation The Callahan church has arranged to give their pastor. Rev. F. C. Web er a vacation of several weeks, dur ing which time Mr. and Mis. Weber will make 1 trip to the west, visit ing numerous places en route Jand nlong the Vest coast. While they are away, the church will be looked af ter by Earl Weber, son of Rev. and Mrs. AVeber. HOLD SUMMER PARTY The Social Circle club held their annual summer party on Tuesday at the attractive country home of Mrs. Tony Klimm, south of this city and which was attended by a large group of the members. The June meeting of last year was at the Klimm home and this year the members had ex pressed the defe ire to have the event at the hospitable residence of their new president. The afternoon was spent in games and a short program of music that was very much appreciated by all of the party. Mrs. Martin Sporer and a number of the members gave a dia logue that was cleverly presented. All of the group sang several of their songs and a number of the hymns, the members of the club being noted lor their excellent musical work and the good times that they enjoy. While the weather v.as warm, the club members found the surround ings of the Klimm home very pleas ant. A cool luncheon was ferved. There were several visitors, Mrs. Frank Moore, Mrs. Emil Ilild ot Council Bluffs, Mrs. Grace Melender, of California, who had been a school mate of Mrs. Klimm and Mrs. Lydia Midkiff of Union. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Art Pearsley, on July 13. All members are urged to come and bring their year books. OUT OF HsimrpEGEimeimti HBtrnGncness THE FARMERS GRAIN CO. of Murdock , announce disposal of ther Farm Im-, pkment business to Paul Stock, and suggest you give him" your business. We have a few pieces of Farming Machinery left among them Tractors and Combines which we aro offering at bargain prices. See Us Now, before It is Too Late! Gsraln Co MURDOCK, NEBR.