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TKTJESDAY. FZSr.TJARY 17. 1938. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTTSTTAL PAGE TET.EE Death of a Former School Superintendent John G. McHugh, Now of Minnea polis, Dies at Lake Worth, Fla., Where Wintering;. John G. McIIusli, for a number of years a member of the P'.utts mouth city teaching staff, died on Mouday at Lake Worth, Florida, where he had gone for the winter season. Mr. McHugh came to this city in the early nineties as principal of the high school which was then lo cated on the top floor of the Central building, serving as principal under P. M. McClelland from 189a to 1S9T. On the departure of Mr. McClelland from the city he was selected as the superintendent and served in that capacity from 1897 to 1902 when he was succeeded by E. A. House. Leaving here Mr. McHugh was at Omaha for some time and later moved to Minneapolis where he was en gaged in business and for a period of twenty-five years served as the secretary nf the Chamber of Com merce of that city, retiring from this post last October. lie is survived by his widow and two daughters, Mrs. Clifford Taney and Miss Jean McHugh of Min neapolis, as well as a brother, D. O. McHugh of Omaha. The funeral services will be on Friday at Minneapolis. An interesting feature of the ser vice of Mr. McHugh here was the fact that in those years a very distin guished group served as members of the board of education among these being C. D. Cummins, Dr. E. W. Cook. Judge Jesse L. Root. Judge H. D. Travis, Dr. E. D. Cummins. Hon. R. E. Windham, F. G. Fricke. John R. Cox, George Dodge, C. M. Butler, H. N Dovey, D. C. Morgan. EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH 10:30 a. m. English services. Wednesday, February 23, the ladies id will meet at the church parlors, hostesses Mrs. Nick Hen nings and Mrs. Verner Hild. Sunday. February 27 10:30 a. m. English services, semi-annual congregational meeting will be held in connection with the services. Cass county has no bonded in debtedness, as, like the state, we have paid cash for our hard sur faced roads and other improve ments as we went. Murray Meeds 0 U Need Murray America's "Main Street" runs thru the center of every town, large and small. Don't let our town's thoroug fare grow up to weeds while we wear a beaten path to the city. This might sound like selfish logic but for the fact that we meet city store prices. Read Compare You save at home. LARD, Cudahy Rex f $c Mb. Carton SUGAR, Granulated Mc 10 lbs. 3iiw PRUNES, lge. 40-50s 3 lbs., 25c; lO lbs SYRUP, light or dark XQq 10-lb. Pail H Flour! Flour! GOLDEN SUN 48 lbs., $1.39 24 lbs., 70c OMAR FLOUR 48 lbs., $1.59 24 lbs., 85 c Longhorn Cheese, lb.. . . 19c Flake Hominy, lb 5 c Fruits-Vegetables Sweet Potatoes, 4 lbs. . . . 19c Oranges, 220 size, doz. . . 23 c Grapefruit, 80 size, 6 for. 19 C j Bananas, 4 lbs. for 25 C I Jonathan Apples, 5 lbs. .25 C Men's Overshoes ALL RUBBER 4 buckle, pair $2.69 6 buckle, pair. . . ....$3.19 Men's Rubbers 2 buckle, high cut $1.89 Men's Heavy Union Suits 98c and $1.25 Men's heavy Boot Sox. . 39c Tutt&Brubacher Phone 1211, Murray Murray Arthur Crunk and wife were in riattsmouth last Saturday looking after some matters of business for the day. George Nickles and wife were in Plattsmouth last Saturday evening, guests at the home of Lee and Miss Etta Xickles. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt were in Union last Sunday, guests at the home of Mrs. Jennie Frans, aunt of Mr. and Mrs. Merritt. Ora A. Davis and V. P. Smith were down to Nebraska City Monday of this week where Mr. Smith was consulting regarding his health. Cyrus Livingston of near Weeping Water was a visitor in Murray on Tuesday afternoon of this week look ing after some business matters. Mrs. Fred Hicks of near Nehawka was a visitor in Murray last Tues day where she was visiting for the day at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Kose Kedden. Sanford Homan and wife of Weep ing Water were guests for the day last Tuesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Cowperthwait, the ladies being sisters. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt who were visiting for a time in Kansas City with relatives and taking a vacation returned home late last week and report a very fine -visit while away. Louis Metzgar of Omaha was look ing after some business matters in Murray Tuesday afternoon of this week and was visiting with his friend George E. Nickles while here. Mrs. Vesta Clark who was oper ator at the Murray exchange of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company untii the change in the sys tem, went to Plattsmouth to make her home. Last Sunday Miss Arlene Cowper thwait was passing her third birth day and the same was celebrated at Weeping Water at the home of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schumacher. Rev. Neil Stuart, pastor of the United Presbyterian church of Mur ray last Monday was taken with an attack of the flu which has kept this gentleman at home and in his bed for a number of days. Charles Howard, who was injured in an auto wreck in riattsmouth and was taken to an Omaha hospital is still very serious and while all possible is being done he remains in a serious condition. Mrs. Margaret Brendel and son Richard were visiting for the after noon last Saturday in Murray and as Richard had to return to his studies at the state university in the medical department, they returned to Lincoln Saturday evening. John Frans was washing the ceil ing of the bank building which has restored it to its original color and makes the bank room look like it was newly redecorated, and to add to the appearance of the bank the walls are being repapered by Mr. Frans. Clifford B. Smith and Mrs. John Vantine of Nebraska City were in Murray last Monday looking after some business aim announced the passing of John Vantine at a Lincoln hospital on .Sunday, the funeral and burial being held at Nebraska City on Wednesday of this week. Jeff I). Lewis who 'sustained in juries some time ago when he fell from the hay mow and which has affected him since, is much better at this time and is able to be out again. He was a visitor in Murray at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Earl Mer ritt and husband last Sunday. Mrs. Louis Schumacher of Weep ing Water was , visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Kenneth Cowperth daughter, Mrs. Ken Cowperthwait Parker, a niece during the early part, of this week, having with her a granddaughter, Aileen Cowperthwait. who was taken ill while here, so they had to remain until Wednesday be fore returning home. Taken to the Hospital. Harrv Noell who has been troubled KM WAft says Ruth Harkness, Great American Explorer, who captured SuLin, only Giant Panda in captivity! masm mmmm with hernia which has given this gentleman a good deal of trouble, w ith a very severe attack was taken to the Clarkson hospital where he underwent an operation for correc ts. n :uidis now convalescing. His many fiiends are hoping that he may have a speedy recovery. Celebrated Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noell were united in marriage on February 14, ji'HS and were celebrating the pass ing of their 10th anniversary on M"on Cay of this week. There were a large number of friends at (he gathering, einoying a very pleasant evening at cards and as well a very fine wedding supper. Married 44 Years Ago. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith were celebrating the passing of their 4 4th wedding anniversary Monday of this week. They were married at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Holmes o' er near Rock Bluffs and have most jof tl?p time since resided in Cass coun ty aUho they did live in the west for ; some time.. They were with a large number of their friends appropriate ly celebrating the event at the home in Murray when they received the congratulations and well wishes of their friends for many more happy years of wedded life. Entertained Extension Club. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sporer were host and hostess at a gathering of the extension club. where they studied the lesson for the week and ( as well entertained a large number jof their friends, members of the club. Reports Excellent Sale. W. G. Boedeke-r, who was clerk, and Rex Young, auctioneer at the Harry Knabe fine hog sale reports a most outstanding sale of purebred j Hampshire bred gilts and boars, over j fifty head being sold at the sale. The (average price was $115.85 with the j top going at $320 and the purchas ! ers being from eleven states, with many fine specimen going to purchas ers in the east. Father Passes in East. J. A. Warlick late last week re ceived the sad news of the passing of his father. P. L. Warlick at Green ville, Illinois, the home of the par ents of Carl, where they ha lived for a long period of years and where the father passed away at the age of SS years, the mother surviving. Mr. Warlick went back to attend the funeral of the father and arrived home early this week. The passing of the husband is a sad blow to the aged wife. The elder Warlick farm ed most of his life and still remained on the farm, although not farming for some time. Mr. Warlick reports the weather very warm back there with plenty of moisture and much rain, in fact the roads were so muddy that it was with difficulty to get about except on hard surfaced roads. Buildings for Sand Pit. Walter Allen was over to Oreapolis where he nu.de designs of the new buildings and arrangements for load ing of sand and gravel by the George Bell sand and gravel pits and with the assistance of Harry McCulloch began the buildings for the place which will require some time in their erection and getting in condition for the business of loading sand and gravel or the spring season which is now near at hand. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE On Saturday afternoon at the court house occurred the marriage of Miss Madeline Lenora Record of Percival, Iowa, and Mr. Robert Christopher Piper, of this city. The marriage lines were read by Judge A. K. Dux bury, who foregoing the holiday came to the court house for the wedding. The ceremony was witnessed by Earl Record, father of the bride and Mrs. Mary Cook, mother of the groom. is a Splendid Breakfast" What a bargain in breakfasts! Quaker Oats, mainstay of millions costs only Vi cent per serving yet it's exceedingly rich in food energy, and in flavor! Every serving contains abun dant Vitamin B the precious vit am in you need every day to combat nervousness, constipation and poor appetite!. ..Order the one and only Quaker oats at today's special prices, i c A , w hich many ) rdc a hot ture. THE ALL AMERICAN CHOICE' "The All American Choice," a free movie of special interest to all farm ers., will be shown at Cedar Creek, Friday afternoon, Feb. IS, at u o'clock. Free to all farmers and fam ilies. According to A. O. Ault, Minnea-polis-Moline dealer, this interesting movie tells a story of a young mar ried couple who are starting out on their honeymoon. Their first stop is at the Minneapolis-Moline office where they see the new MM Universal "Z" tractor on display and are shown a movie "Pioneers of Progress." This movie traces the development of civil ization down through the ages, and the important part that farming methods have played in our progress. Many old implements are shown, also the first'all-purpose trac tor with elec tric lights and self starter and a complete line of implements. The fast-moving historical scenes carry the story up to the present-day farm ing methods. Many action scenes of the MM tractors and harvesters are shown doing difficult work with the greatest of ease. After the young married couple see the fine fast work that is being accomplished with mod ern farm machinery, they decide up on buying a new MM Universal "Z" tractor. Previously the father had planned that his son and daughter-in-law decidecT upon an MM Uni versal "Z" tractor he would help buy it for them as a wedding present because he has been a proud owner of an MM Twin City tractor for many years and anxious that they get the same good start in life as he had. Upon hearing that his son and daughter-in-law have decided upon an MM Universal "Z" tractor, he tells them ow his intentions and what a good decision they have made. Every farmer is cordially invited to attend free of charge. The show is sponsored by the Miuneapolis-Mo-line Power Implement company and A. O. Ault. MM dealer. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Mrs. Fhillip Hirz. who has not been in the best of health for some time, was taken to Omaha Monday where she entered a hospital for treatment. Mrs. Hirz lias been suffer from a goiter for some time and which has made her condition such that it may be necessury to have an operation. HAVE A FINE DAUGHTER Friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Fulton, will be pleased to I learn that they are the parents of S jfine little daughter, born on February 4th at their home in McCall, Idaho. All' are reported as doing nicely and the occasion has brought the greatest happiness to all of the fam ily circle. PRESBYTERIAN CHOIR The rehearsal of the choir of the First Presbyterian church will be held on Friday evening at 7:45 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt, instead of tonight as orig inally planned. All are urged to note change of date. HAS EYE INJURED ''rem Monday's Pally Edward Smith was injured this morning while cranking a truck, the crank slipping and cut a small gash on his face near the corner of the left eye. The injured member was dressed and it is hoped in a few days will be as well as usual. "GOLD IN THEM THAR PRUNES'' SAN" FRANCISCO X"P) The mod ern version is "There's gold in them thar prunes." California prune grow ers have received more than $1,000, 000 on their 1937 prune crop from the Prune Credit Corporation. SCOSOSOCS03G0500COSe03C0390000COOC Home mwnersiiip is inspired by and in turn becomes the in spiration to that Individual Initiative that has set the milestones in our advance ment; so that it is coming to be, is in fact now true, that The American Home is the Safe' guard of American Liberty SAVE FOR A HOME IN FEDERAL INSURED SHARES! Neb. City Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n Chartered and Supervised by U. S. Government SCOSOSCCOSOCCOSOCCOSCOSCCCOSCCCCOCOCOSCCCCCCCCOCCO; CiAL From Monday's Pally Vsisit Iowa Friends Mrs. R. A. Bates and her guest, Mrs. Edith B. Oakes, of Denver, were at Silver City, Iowa, Sunday where they were dinner guests of Mr. 'and Mrs. Daniel Markel, old friends, en joying a very delightful visit and re newing old acquaintances. Mrs. Oakes is a former resident of Silver City. They also stopped for a short time at Malvern to visit Mrs. Fran ces Benton, another old friend. Shower for Bride-to-Be A miscellaneous shower was given to Ella Weiss in honor of her forth coming marriage, by a group of her relatives on Friday afternoon, at the home of her mother, Mrs. Martha Weiss. The afternoon was spent in various games which were enjoyed by every one. The bride-to-be received many use ful and attractive gifts. At an ap propriate hour a delicious lunch was served which carried out the valen tine theme. Many Attend Coffee There was an unusually large number present Sunday afternoon at the club rooms of the Holy Rosary i church to enjoy the coffee, sponsored i , by the ladies of the altar society. ! During the afternoon a short pro Igram was given, musical numbers by I Helen and Theresa Slatinsky and a most interesting talk on the Philip pine Islands by Frank Gradoville. just recently returned from a stay of a number of years. The ladies served a very dainty and much enjoyed lunch at the close of the afternoon. Those on the commit tee were Miss Anna Jirousek. Mrs. T. C. Kahoutek, Mrs. Ernest Janda, Mrs. Joe Kanka, Miss Theresa De Muth. From Tuesday's Daily Party for Coming Groom William Starkjohn was guest of ! honor at a Valentine party given by Sheldon Giles Monday evening. Games of pinochle and clunker check were enjoyed as well as the candy hearts with appropriate mottos. This party was to honor William Starkjohn whose marriage to Miss Ella Weiss will be in the near future. II. A. 0. Club on Monday the M. A. O. club held a Valentine party in the form of a covered dish luncheon at the Rev. G. A. Pahl home. For the contest of the afternoon Mrs. John Woest was the winner. "Hearts" furnished the entertainment for the remainder of the afternoon. Mrs. Don Seiver won first, Mrs. A. Haupt second and Mrs. Schmidt consolation. Mrs. P. Y. Mc Fetridge was welcomed back in the club after being away for the win ter. Guests were Miss Helen Smetana and Mrs. Elizabeth Kiser. Standard Bearers Meet The Standard Bearers met last night at the home of Miss Jane Per singer. The meeting was opened by the vice president, Ruth Ann Hatt and the roll call by Jane Persinger. The old and new business was dis cussed, rians were made for a penny carnival to be held next month. Com mittees were appointed to carry out the plans. Mary Louise Walton gave the de votionals. The lesson was given by Opal Byers, Naomi "Wood, and Mary McCarroll. It was a play, "Enter the Doctor." Lunch was served by Horse & Machinery Sale Monday, March 7 J. B. ELLIOTT, Jr. The John Deere Dealer Phone 27 Alvo, IMebr. Mrs. Persinger, assisted by Jane Per singer and Shirley Mason, after which games were played. Prizes were won by Mary McCarroll. Eilene Lester, Juanita Wood and Mary Louise Walton. There were twenty five members present, and Mrs. R. H. Hayes was also present. The sponsor is Miss Dorothy Clock. Enjoy Dinner Party Mrs. Ed Spangb r and Mrs. How ard Wiles v. ere hostesses at a dinner and theater party lact evening at the home of Mrs. Spausler, honoring Mrs. Hufier who is soon to move from the communtiy. The decorations car ried out the Valentine day theme. After a lovely dinner, the group at tended -"R'jsulie" at the local theater. The guests were Mrs. Ralph Wilts. Mrs. Virgil Perry. Mr;;. Roy Cole. YuA. Raymond Cook. Mrs. Frank Rill. Mrs. Elbert Wiles. Mrs. Glen Wiles and the guest of honor, Mrs. Huffer. Class Has Party Mrs. R. R. Walton's Sunday school class of the Methodist church had a Valentine party last nit;ht at the home of Mrs. Waft on. The girls all brought valentines and put them in a valentine box to be passed out later. There were S3 girls present. They played games, many of them valentine games. The class presented Mrs. Walton, their teacher, with a qoucjuet of sweet peas and talisman ruses. Dorothea Duxbury had charge of the games. Mrs. Ray McMakcn assisted Mrs Walton in serving delicious refresh ments. From Wednesday's Laily Degree of Honor Meets The Degree of Honor met yester day with Mrs. Val P.urkel. A large number of the members was present. The business meeting was held, after which the afternoon was spent so cially. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Entertain Denver Guests Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer have as their house guests which came un expected from Denver. Colorado. Mrs. Fischer's brother, wife and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Muehlbauer and Junior. Mrs. Fischer is planning many parties for them. They enjoyed the trip very much as they had paved roads all the way except fit teen miles which were graveled. Entertained at Klimm Home Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Klimm. south of this city, was the scene of a very heppy family re union, a large group of the relatives of Mr. Klimm coming to spend the day. It was in the nature of a birth day surprise as his anniversary oc curred on Monday, February 14. They brought lovely gifts which were presented to Mr. Klimm and Mrs. Klimm was also honored as her anni versary was today. The members of the party brought well filled baskets and which fur nished a very fine dinner at the noon hour. The group had also brought their C5CGOOCttCCOCCC'5CO-3cH - ii kiss Jilurnin'jm rii'iishor J YOB'LL UNTIL YOU'VE TRIED IT Just How Smooth-Running the New Maytag Washer Really Is - - - and We Invite You to Try It Next Washday No cost or obligation whatsoever. Just phone, come in and see us or drop us a postcard, and we'll bring one of the new, late model Maytags for a free demonstration. Only in Maytag can you get a one-piece cast aluminum tub, Gyraf oam washing action, Roller Water Remover, hinged table lid, adjustable legs and many other features. 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S musical instruments and this served !to add to the pleasures cf the after j noon. j Those attending wore Mr. and i?.lrs. Joint Klimm and family. Union; ; M r. and Mrs. Julian Klimm. Mr. and i Mrs. Mansa Klimm. Mr. and Mrs. j Leonard Klimm, Henry K 1 i m m, Avoca : Mr. and Mrs. Austin. Platts mouth; .Marion Henry and family, Pkutsmouth; Mr. and Mis. Raymond Haith. Plattsmouth and Mr. and Mrs. Tonv Klimm. j Entertains Of icers Mrs. II. G. McCiusky had as her i luncheon guests at her home Tues idav Mrs. Sterling Inurv( inn, presi dent cf the Presbyterian Women's Federation, and Mrs. Roy Knorr. the president elect: : Iso the women who have served as chairmen of the five circle of the federation fcr the past year. They were: Mesdanies Glenn Vallery, Yirci1. Perry. Herman Ti" kottcr. P. T. Hcineman. and Luke Wiles. The luncheon table was arranged as one lare valen'ine, and presented ja most charmincr setting, j Tiurit'g the afternoon the guests found pleasure in the task of creating jthe new circles for the coming church year, which begins April 1st. Phone news items to No. G. Music, Vaudeville and Drama Mid-West's Leading Stock Co. Dorothy Bennett LEGION HALL Friday, Fefcr. 28 8:00 P. M. Sponsored by Junior American Legion Auxiliary Admission - 35-10c Home Talent Acts Follow Plav A Eiot of Fun I Biati Furniture Co. South 6th Street, Plattsmouth Full size all cotton Mattress, flower- ei'i red tickinc;. with roll edge A aid diamond tutting, only. s'4 at Six piece walnut finish used Dining Suite $19.50 ISO ceil Innerspring Mattress, quilt ed sisal protective pads. lean cotton felt, metal button tuft- 4 f QJ? ed. Reg. S17.5U value 3iv73 Double door, walnut finish Steel Wardrobe. Dust proof construction. Only $2.50 Used f'12 Velvet "Wool Rug. like new. nice pattern. Tan background. 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