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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1939. Ihe Mattsmoutfi PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT FLATTSXOUTX NE22ASXA Entered at Postofflce, Plattsmouth. Neb., u eeon-els mIl matter MRS. R. A. BATES, FuMUhcr SUBSCRIPTION PBICE (2.00 A TEAS IN -T22ST- PCSTAIt Z02XZ Subscribers lirln in Second Postal Zone, .60 per year. Beyond 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, 13.60 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in a ranee. AV0CA NEWS Business called Fred Marquardt to Omaha last Monday; he driving up for the day. Mrs. .Elmer Corbin has been con fined to her home and bed from an attack of flu. Monte L.um, the lumber man, was called to Lincoln Monday to look af ter some business matters for the day.. Fred Marquardt and family were visitors in Louisville Sunday, guests at the home of Mrs. Marquardt's mother, Mrs. Bedella Stander. Earl Freeman and family were in AVeeping Water Sunday, guests for the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freeman, parents of Earl. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McFarland, former residents, who have made their home in Lincoln for a number of years, were visiting friends here one day last week. t The Ladies Aid of the Avoca church gave a bake sale at the base ment of the church last Saturday afternoon, which was attended by a large number of people. Charles Gruber, a blacksmith from Dunbar, has been secured by Fred McGrady to look after the conduct of the shop, as he has not recovered sufficiently to do the work yet. L. L. Larson and wife spent three days last week as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Carsten. Mr. Larson was formerly superintendent of schools here and is now engaged in school work at Ravenna. The banquet given in honor of the basketball team was a decided suc cess, with 110 paid admissions. Jack Dodd, well known Cornhusker half back, who graduates from the Uni versity of Nebraska this spring, was the principal speaker. Jack Gilligan, representative of a Lincoln grain firm, was calling., on Fred. Marquardt, one day lasfweek. His car became mired and he was unable to get out until Carl O. Zaiser came along with his wrecker and as sisted hm, after which he returned to his home in Lincoln. Postmaster Wm. Bogaard and son Claude went to Shenandoah the first of last week and brought his daugh ter, Mrs. A. Z. Thomas and his two granddaughters, Nadine and Ailene, to Avoca for a visit until Sunday, when Mr. Thomas drove over to visit for the day, and was accompanied home by the family in the evening. Busy with Assessing Edward Morley, who is the new Eessor, has been actively at work as sessing the residents of this precinct. While he is thus kept busy, Elmer Corbin is looking after business at the service station. Gave Class Play Last Week The Senior class of the Avoca high school gave their class play last Wed nesday and Thursday, both times to and win dot If you own Property of any kind you need insurance. PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE We Offer the Service and Pro tection of the Largest and Old est Insurance Companies in America . PHONf 16 PLATTSMOUTH FRE I INSURANCE- ' -"""l. 33 Journal ssl crowded houses and pleased every body by the very fine show. "Lena Rivers," and by the excellent presen tation which was given. , The acting of these young people reflected some Bplendid training by their instructor, as well as a certain amount of nat ural ability on the part of the in dividuals. Rendered Fine Program A very fine entertainment was giv en at the church last Sunday night by a group of singers under the di rection of Miss Bertha TeSelle. The cantata. "The Lord is Risen " was the offering and a large crowd at tended and enjoyed the program. Re-Elect Avoca Teachers At a recent meeting of the Board of Education, the following teachers were given contracts for the coming year: Superintendent John Softly, Miss Bertha TeSelle, principal; Ella Baker, grammar room and Miss Ellz abeth Randall, primary department. Men's Club to Meet The Avoca Men's club, which is composed of citizens of Avoca and the surrounding community, has been active during the past winter and spring, and even now with the farm work getting a bit more exacting, is not ready to quit, for the season. A meeting has been scheduled for April 20th. at which Lieutenant Governor Johnson wiil be the principal speak er. This will be preceded by a ban quet to be 'served by the Ladies Aid members, who are adept caterers. Housekeepers' Union Meets The Housekeepers Union . held a very interesting meeting last Mon day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Caroline Marquardt, exchanging ex periences and also enjoying refresh ments. J.v. , , , , , Brother Passes Away at Omaha Wm. Hollingberger ' received the sad news of the death of his elder brother, A. .R. Hollingberger. of Om aha, who passed away on March 29. Funeral and burial was held in Om aha on Saturday, April 1st. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hollingberger and son Claude were all at Omaha to attend the last sad rites. The deceased man was born in the state of Pennsylvania on November 2, 1S66, the year following the close o! the Civil war. Ia 1884, when 18, he came west and in 1889 was mar ried. 'The wife, one daughter, - and five' grandchildren are among those cf his immediate family left to mourn his passing. - - -- LINDBERGH TO U. S. CHERBOURG, France, April 8 (UP) Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh sailed for N'ew York today aboard the liner Aquitania. Lindbergh's sailing was unan nounced. He boarded the liner a few. minutes before departure time. He wag not accompanied by his wife or children. . ... The only persons notified of his departure were special,; police offi cers attached to the Maritime sta tion. Lindbergh evaded the crowds of passengers, his . hat pulled down over his forehead to help avoid recognition. . Special Stallion Service April .aritf May "SEnsATion Fnnnii" x ... Exceptionally fine StalKefl, will make season. ;. at" iay larm " one - mile ' north east of ; Miutley. Weeping Water, ex; Change, jdtoni 3322.LditiSTille P. 0. JViy&vWILES MANLEY NEWS . Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rau were in Omaha last Sunday, where they were guests of friends. ; Dale Shellhorn was enjoying a visit with friends in Seward over the week end, driving over in his car. . Herman Rauth has been building a new porch to replace the old one, adding to the appearance of his prop John Rohrdanz and wife were guests last Sunday at the home of their son Heroert, enjoying a most pleasant visit. Mesdames Roy Wiles and John Rohrdanz were looking after some business matters in Nebraska City last Saturday. John Gakemeier and Wm. Bourke, both of Murdock, were visiting and transacting business in Manley last Wednesday afternoon. Miss Norma Wilte, a student at the University of Nebraska, was a week end visitor at the home of her parents in Manley. . Lawrence Krecklow with the truck of his father was delivering a pickup load of cattle and hogs to the South Omaha live stock market. While Teddy Harms was looking after some business matters in Lin coln last Wednesday, the store was being looked after by Mrs. Harms. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Murfln and son ot waDasn were visiuug uu looking after some business matters in Manley last Wednesday after noon. Bobbie McDonald and wife, with their little son and Mrs. Marius Neil- son, all of Avoca, were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, who re side at Alvo. A very enjoyable visit is reported. John Gruber, who has been occu pying tne notel ouiiaing, recently moved to the Stander estate prop erty, where they will make their home for the summer. August Krecklow was feeling very poorly during the early part of last week, but later was able to be up and around and was at the service station a part of the time. Herbert Keckler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli Keckler, went to ueeping Water last Wednesday, where he was inducted into the CCC camp and will serve his alloted time as a mem ber of this " branch tf Uncle 2Sam's unemployed. '- There was a meeting of the orga nized Conservation farmers ot Center precinct held at Manley last Tuesday afternoon to discuss plans for the coming year. The conservation pro gram has met with very general fa vor in this vicinity. Walter J. O'Brien and family were guests over the week end at the Frank H. Stander home in Omaha. The folks remained for a longer visit while Mr. CBrien and Mr. Stander drove to Ipswich, South Dakota, go ing to look after some land interests of 'Mr. Stander. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mockenhaupt entertained the members of the F. D. R. pinochle club at their country home A spirited evening at cards was followed by a much enjoyed luncheon. Mrs. Teddy Harms and Harry Haws were the high score winners and Mrs. Haws and Mr. Harms were at the other end of the scoring column.. D. F. Peters, an uncle of Mrs, Teddy Harms, who has made his home in Nebraska City for a number of years, passed away at the late home one day last. week and was buried at the old home at Talmaee last Monday. He was 66 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Harms and son Teddy, Jr., went to Talmage to at tend the funeral.. Grandmother 'Nanzie' Dead And now, who is Grandmother Nanzie?' you - may ask. Well she was a 3 4 year old mare belonging to John Rohrdanz, which had carried all the children to school during the earlier days of their life and also had done her full share of the heavy work on the farm. With advancing years, she had been given a place in the pasture. Many horses claim her as their grandmother and in some instances great grandmother. During the latter portion of her life, she has had things easy, but. Friday of last week old age overcame her, and she laid down and died, lacking 14 days of being 34 years old. 1?C6A1LI2 Red Registered Short Horn Bull Ready for Service 7, O, QCHEVVE MUrdock, Nebraska - URDOGI ITEMS Harry Williams, of Elmwood, was a business visitor in Murdock last Wednesday afternoon. Faui stock reports tne sale or a complete power farm outnt to a farmer a few miles west of Murray. Wm. Leddy. who lives west of South Bend, was looking after bust ness matters in Murdock one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heineman were Lincoln visitors Saturday and Monday, transacting business and visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Georee Work, of Cmaha, together with their children, were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool. Charles Hula and Cass Sylvester, representing the government Sani tary project, were looking after busi ness "matters in Murdock last Mon day. Herman R. Schmidt and wife, together with their children, were at Walitsh last Sunday, where they en joyed Easter dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt. Postmaster Roy Goerthey and fam ily were at Weeping Water last Sun day, where they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Jones. The two ladies are sisters. Homer H. Lawton was painting at the W. O. Gillespie home and was also doing some papering, putting the building in excellent condition for the beginning of the summer sea son. The Missionary society of the Mur dock Evangelical church held a very interesting meeting last Wednesday afternoon, with the usual large at tendance and interest in the business that commanded attention. Mrs. Hilda Echery and her little daughter of Hastings were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Her man R. Schmidt and with them were enjoying Easter dinner "at the home or' Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt. Merideth Weddell and wife, o Lincoln were visiting in Murdock guests at the home of the father of Merideth, spending the afternoon and evening there and returning home late in the evening. O. W. Gillespie and Merle Gilles pie and wife were in Plattsmouth last Sunday, where they viewed the Missouri river, which was at flood stage and spread out over the low lands on both the. Iowa and Nebras ka sides, forcing a number of famil ies to leave their homes and seek places of safety on higher ground. Misses Winifred- Lawton and Irene Zabel, both of whom are teachers in the Barnston public schools, were en joying a visit with the home folks in Murdock for Easter. Mesdames R. Kuehn, Henry A. Tool and A. J. Tool represented the Murdock Woman's club at the first district convention of Federated Women's clubs, Wftlch was held at Auburn last week. A Louisville lady, Mrs. Scott McGrew, was named dis trict president. ; Luck Egsjs for Sale Rouen Duck Eggs for hatching from large ducks, GOc1 per setting. Otto Klemme, Murdock. a!0-2tMp St A Kensington Met at Elmwood Tfy Order of Eastern Star of Elm wood were meeting last Monday evening, at which Hime a most pleas ant social hour was spent following the business session. A number of the ladies of Murdock were present. being members of the Star chapter there. The committee was composed of Mrs. Hannah McDonald, Mrs. Henry A. Tool and Mr. and Mrs. I. C. McCrorey. The Election Results Last Tuesday was election day in Murdock. Those elected to member ship on the school board were Ches ter Elseman and August Ruge. The three village trustees named were Otto, Miller, Charles Schaefo.r and W. 6. Gillespie. All are good men, and will look after the business en trusted to their care in a most effi cient manner. last Meeting of Season The Good Luck club will hold its last meeting of this season at the home of Mrs. Henry Backemeier on Friday. April 14. ' This will be an afternoon tea, at the close of which there will be held the annual elec tion of officers for the coming year. All members please try and be pres ent. Club Reporter. Tlaomas Walling Company J Abstract of Title . . 4 ' 4- Poon S3 4 -c PUttsmoutb '-y. 4- ' 4 Elmwood News Henry Mollens was called to Lin coln last Tuesday on business. Mrs. Mitchell Shelly was spending the week end at Omaha with her husband, returning home on Mon day. . Mrs. Elmer Boyles, who has been sick with an attack of pneumonia at her home in Elmwood, is reported slightly better. Edward renterman remains con fined to his bed as a result of his late severe illness. Everything possible is being done for him. Two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Seiker, who have been sick at their home north of town, are re ported slightly better at present. Miss Betty Boyles, age 12, who has been making her home at Liberty, was in Elmwood to attend the fun eral of her grandfather Elmer Boyles on last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parriott were in Lincoln last Monday, where they went to visit their daughter, Miss Orland Parriott, who is a beautician in the capital city. Marion McCrorey, who has been conducting the Standard Oil station on lower Main street, disposed ol his business to Ted Hall, who has placed Wellington Dennis in charge o? Uie business. Members of the More Intelligent Bridge club again competed with the older club at the home of - Mr. and Mrs. Harry Linder last Monday even ing. We are advised the M. I. B. C's. came out decided winners. Delicious refreshments were served. John Sterner, son of our police man, departed last Tuesday for Port land, Oregon, where he will be em ployed by Ralph Gamble who left here last year and is engaged in the trucking business out there. Mr. Sterner will drive a truck for his friend. ' Fred Kuntz was a visitor in Platts mouth Thursday of last week, where he attended the annual meeting of nrecihet assessors, who were receiv ing instructions from County Asses sor W. II. Puis relative to the work they were due to start the first of April. " Among those attending the Uni versity of Nebraska from this vicin ity, who have been enjoying a few days vacation at home are Donald Gonzales, Betty;, Clements, Dwight Clements, Howard Listoii and How ard Aldrich. They 'will return "to' re sume their school work after Eas ter. John H. Roggc. formerly engaged in the lumber business in Elmwood, but who in recent years has lived in Lincoln, passed away there last week and was buried, in the Elmwood cemetery. The funeral was held on Thursday. Mr. Rogge was well known throughout this part of the country and had the reputation, of being a good friend and neighbor. Met Mrs. Aldrich in East While Mrs. Bess Streeter Aldrich was in the east looking after busi ness and visiting friends, she spent a day at the offices of her publishing firm autographing books, and while there was called upon by Miss Marcia Eastwood, a niece of Miss Myrtle Wood. Wabash mail carrier. Miss Marcia introduced herself to the well known Nebraska authoress by say ing, " You are irom timwooa, Ne braska, and near my birthplace Wabash." The two ladies had a very pleasant visit together. Miss Eastwood is a daughter ot the sister of Miss Myrtle Wood, Min ton V. Wood and John wood, and has been in the east for a long time. Drove a Bit Too Speedy wniara ciapp and wile made a rather hasty trip to York last Sun day. Mrs. Clapp is accustomed to go ing to Lincoln each Sunday to sing in the choir of one of the larger churches in the capital city, and on short notice was called to York to take the place of the leading role singer in the presentation of the Me siah, as the latter had been stricken with flu.' The time was short, but by stepping on the gas a bit, Mr. and Mrs. Clapp arrived in York with 15 minutes to spare. The return trip was also made in considerable of a hurry and as they . neared Lincoln they turned out to pass a bus, when) they found a car in front of It As ENSIGN $1.25 a car was approaching from the op posite direction, Willard stepped on the gas, passing both the bus and car and getting back in his own lane of traffic well in advance of the arrival of the car from the opposite direction to crowd him. However, it happened that the car ahead of the bus was a state patrol car and Mr. Clapp was hailed into court, but got off with a small fine. Long Time Resident Dies Elmer Boyles was born March 4, 1857, near the town of Jessup, in Blackhawk county, Iowa. Here he lived during his boyhood, but came to Nebraska and the vicinity of Elm wood more than 65 years ago, mak ing his home here ever since. Last year he moved to Elmwood from the farm. For a number of years he had not been in the best of health and death came to relieve his suffering at 7:45 Friday evening, March 31st. Some 56 years ago he was united in marriage to Miss Ella McFall. Two children came to bless this union, they being Thor Boyles and a broth er, Ray Boyles, who died in 1931. The deceased man was a member of the I. O. O. F. lodge and well be loved by a large circle of acquaint ances. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 2, at the home here, by Rev. E. M. Hawkins, pastor of the Elmwood Christian church. Clement Funeral Home had charge. '. Burial .was in the Elmwood cemetery. The pall bearers were men who had known him for many years, Ed Earnst, Edward James, L. L. Caygill, Harry A. Williams, Earl Horton and George W. Blessing, Sr. Thus another pioneer citizen has answered the call a man who went through privations, hardships and dangers to help make this country the pleasant place of abode it has be come. SOUTH BEND Mr. and Mrs. George Vogler were in Omaha Thursday. A fair crowd attended the dance given Saturday evening at the hall. The Boys' 4-II club will meet on Saturday, April 15, at the school house. Keith Livers and Herbert Blum were Sunday afternoon visitors with Loran Vogel. Thursday evening .callers at Faul Reinke's were Mrs. Albert Blum" and Mrs. Ed Rau. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rau attended the funeral of Mr. B. J. Hopkins in Weeping Water Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blum, Helen and Herbert called at the Oscar Dill home Wednesday evening. Sunday dinner guests at Dave Campbell's were Mr. and Mrs. Ches ter Campbell and Kenneth. The ladies of the Friendly Circle club will meet Thursday, April 13. with Mrs. Charles Campbell. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill, Mr3. Ber nard Dill and son and Mrs. Effie Mc Conncll drove to Omaha Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Albin Blum and Allen attended the Cass County Farmers Union meeting in Elmwood Monday evening. Mrs. Saunders, Miss Helen Saun ders and Miss Lauretta Burdick were Tuesday evening guests at the John1 Kupke home. The evening was spent ' playing pinochle. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill, Mrs. V. D. Livers, Mrs. Effie McConnel and Mrs. Bernard Dill and son drove to Indianola, Iowa, and . Des Moines, Iowa, Friday morning to visit with friends and relatives. They will re turn Saturday. Mrs. Bernard Dill and son Jamie and Vernon Dill returned Sunday from Taylor, Nebr., where they have j been visiting Mrs. Dill's parents,' Mr. and Mrs. James Christensen. Mrs. Effie McConnel 'of Central City came with them for a visit .with rel atives here. Death of Father Miss Lauretta Burdick; teacher In the . upper grades, received the sad word Thursday of the death of her father at Crejgiiton, Near. Accom panied by her sister, Mrs. M. Tritsah, of Plattsmouth, she left early: Fri day, morning for their home. The school patrons, pupils' and many trienas extend tneir deepest sympathy to Miss Burdick and Mrs. Tritsch. - ' POCKET AND WRIST WATCHES M.00 to 3.95 ALARM CLOCKS 1.00t62.95 LOOK FOR 3ag ON THE DIAL Wabash News John Wood was called to Platts mouth Monday of last week, where he had some . business to look after at the court house. Louis Schmidt and family were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Winkler last Sunday. The latter is a sister of Mr. Schmidt. John Cardwell, who has been sick for some time at his home in Wa bash, is much better and able to be down town, although he is not suffi ciently recovered to return to his work. Passes 34th Birthday Orville Gerbeling arrived at his 34th birthday, and in honor of the occasion was a guest at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Ger beling last Wednesday evening. He was surprised when he found his sis ters and their families on hand to greet him. Those present included Emil Bauers, of Waverly; Robert Colbert and Clifford Busley, Have lock, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mc Coy of Lincoln. These with the par ents. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Gerbeling, of Wabash, completed the happy family party and a most pleasant evening was spent. Pleasant Easter Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt en tertained the other members of the family at Easter dinner yesterday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Schmidt, parents of Louis, of Murdock; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Winkler and daughter, of Elmwood; Gustav Straich and family of west of Murdock; Robert Stock, wife and children, of northwest of Murdock; and Mrs. Hilda Eckery ahd little daughter, of Lincoln. Wabash without a Telephone Yes, for the first time since away back in the last century about 1891 to be exact Wabash is without tele phone service. Guy Hinds, moving to Weeping Water, discontinued the phone service and toll station which he maintained. Offers of Sherman Hardaway and Louis Schmidt to al low a toll phone to be installed have not been accepted and so the town is without telephone service or connec tion of any kind. .Attended Old Friend's Funeral Mrs. Susan "Maddox. formerly re- siding near,",Wa bash, wha has been visiting at the home of her son, Lee Maddox, at' Ogallala, passed away there last Monday. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Hobson Funeral Home at Weeping Water, in which vicinity she had also resided for many years. While here, she lived with her daughter, Mrs. Carl Hanson. Among those from this vicinity who attended the funeral were Al bert Pool, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hardaway and Mrs. LeRoy Stanley. Besides the son Lee, of Ogallala, Mrs. Maddox is survived by another son, Lawrence, who also makes his home in the west. REAL WORKHORSES FOR SALE I have a number of extra good horses for sale. They arc in fine condition and ready for field work. ED LEACH 123 No. 11th St. Telephone 4852 Plattsmouth NURSERY STOCK Chinese Elms Roses - Shrubs - Perennials ROCK PLANTS . Rhubarb, Asparagus and ' Strawberry Plants from Riverside Gardens Weeping Water Phone 157 i U Li Engineers Makes no difference what kind or shape or color suit you may want-We will design it and niake it for. you to ycur ccni- pletc satisfaction. 0 .Years Experience Since 1870 Wescott's Whero Quality Counts nvn.i, sc Hoot, votes Clothing 0 4 t i