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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUBNAL THURSDAY. OCTOBER 19, 1939 The Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, JSZBBASKA Entered at Postofiice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-elasB mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCfilPTIOir PRICE 2.00 A YEAS EN FIRST POSTAL ZONX Subscribers llrlng In Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly In advance. Weeping Water A new set of concrete steps has lieen constructed in front of the M. E. parsonage ,with brick columns at the outer ends. Stacy Niday of Nohawka was in Weeping Water Tuesday morning to secure the new V-S Ford coupe he purchased from the local agency. The Lions club held their regular luncheon meeting at the Laurel hotel this week, with a number of guest3 present and an interesting program. John Poynter, who has been at Green River, Wyoming, -in the em ploy of the railroad, concluded his work there last week and has re turned to Weeping "Water. John Nishart has been laying ,a flagstone sidewalk from front door DEAD ANIMALS WANTED 24-Hour Service. We pay all phone calls., Telephone Bellevue 104-W-3. Nights: Market 4646 Co-Operative Rendering Works, Ft Crook, Neb. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS TWO GOOD MULES for sale. Ray Bramblet. Union, Nebr. ol6-2tw ' STRAYED Several pigs and shoats, mixed "breeds. Finder please notify Journal. ltw MALE HELP WANTED Rock breakers and loaders once. Apply at Pickens quarries, Nehawka, Neb. ol6-2tw FOR SALE ' Used lumber, kindling, and brick from old high school building. Call at job at Tenth and Main streets. olG-2tw TOR SALE 19C6 Plymouth coach, radio, trunk, heater, new tires. Floyd Sealock, Omaha National bank or call 341-W PJattsmouth. ol6-2td - - iSV DEMAND WUNLKETE FOR ALL ARTERIAL STREETS The experience of hundreds of tain and lasts the longest. cities proves these facts about o , . c . the merit of concrete for build- 3-Concreteissafeinany weather, ing arterial streets: . J?" mCf eases 1' Dility, improves appearance; 1. Coocrete is lower in first cost 4.Concrete cuts your driring , than any other paving mate- - cost by saving on gas, tires rial of comparable quality. and car repairs; 2. Concrete is by far the most eco- Insist on concrete for your nomical type of surface to main- streets. Portsmouth's oldest concrete street is now In its 14th year of service. Why not investigate this pavement? Ride over it that if shows httle wear, then ask your city officials for facts on annual maintenance cosjs. This study will show that this old street was a good investment. Concrete paring is an - - even better " buy" today -- - PORTLAND CEMENT ASSOCIATION 321 Terminal Bldg., Lincoln, Jfebr. A tiatisptal organizH6n to improve nd extend thi uses bf cm crete through scimttyic hsegrdh and erigitneriftg field work. 33 of Mrs. Thomas Murtey's home to the lot line and doing some other work to improve the premises. James Heneger and Leonard Friz zel have returned from the west coast, where they spent some time. They were employed for a time near San Francisco and enjoyed attending the World Fair. Miss Ruth Wade, saleslady at the Miehelsen store, underwent an opera tion for appendicitis at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha a few days ago. She rallied nicely from the ordeal and is reported improving. Guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Askew were Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Sudduth and son of near, Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Gou Buchanan and family of near Nehawka and Mr. and Mrs. Bronson Able of Oakland, California. The ladies are all daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Askew and their visit was in the nature of a family reunion. Remove Tahernacle to Lincoln The Adventist tabernacle that has occupied a lot on lower Main street just east of the Republican office, has been torn down. The materials are being transported to Lincoln, there to be reelected for a like purpose. Rev. Edward Hagan, local Adventist pas tor, accepted a call to Norfolk, and left- Tuesday for that place. Rev. S. B. 0)neyt of Lincoln, who has been advanced to superintendent of the Southern Nebraska district, but also retains his position as a pastor in the capital city, came to Weeping Water to look after the arrangements for getting the tabernacle torn down and rebuilt in Lincoln. The work has been going speedily forward, as it is the intent to have the building re erected and ready for the holding of services by Sunday. ' Woman's Club Meets The Weeping Water Woman's club held a very interesting meeting at the home of one of the members, Mrs. John Domingo-, this week. The subject for discussion was 'Germany of Today." Celebrated Passing of Birthday Thursday, October 12, marked the 45th birthday of Dan Sudduth, and in honor of the occasion a group of friends gathered at his home for a surprise party that evening that was featured with sociability and plenty of good food. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Meeeke and family, ESS. n jfSl fBfe rm n wm Earl Cole and wife. Tony Sudduth, wife and children, Orva Mae Meeske, Wilber Downs, wife and daughters, Ellen and Helen, and Carl Stocks and family. Hostess to Knickerbocker Club Mrs. J. I. Corley, who is a member of the Knickerbocker club, had the other members as guests at her home Wednesday of this week, with a pro gram and cards, climaxed with a delicious luncheon. Makes Trip to Ohio Rev. C. S. Hunt, pastor of the Congregational church, responding to an invitation from a church in Ohio, left this week for the Buckeye state. Rev. Stauffer, president of the Denver district will be here Sunday to take the place of the local pastor. Accepts Position with State Paper Charles V. Seeley, who has spent his lifetime in newspaper work has accepted a position as Cass county representative of the Nebraska State Journal and will handle correspon dence, advertising and subscription business. For a number of years he was owner and editor of the Repub lican, and has had extensive experi ence since early manhood. Many Attend State Meet Many of the members of the Weep ing Water Woman's club went to Lincoln Tuesday to attend the con vention of Nebraska Federated Worn ens clubs, with which the local club is affiliated. The Cass County Chorus appeared on the program, and as usual, presented a group of pleasing numbers. Purchases a Home Chris J. Elgaard, one of the rust ling business men of Weeping Wat er, has concluded there is no better town anywhere in which to locate than this, and last week negotiated a deal for the purchase of the form er George Olive home. Workmen have been busy making some changes in the property and getting it ready for occupancy by the new owners. Selected at Red Cross Chairman Miss Mayme Michelsen, who has been sponsor of the the Camp Fire Girls, making a success of the work, has been named to and accepted the position of chairman of the Weeping Water branch of the American Red Cross. ' 71 ' ' - . Family Night at Methodist Church Last Friday was family night at the Methodist church in Weeping Water and there were gathered many of the membership at the church4of Joe Martis, jr., who. has been buildinfi where they enjoyed the eve ning with an excellent program and a sociable time and a very delight ful supper. Popular Agent Goes to Auburn. Years ago, H. T. Wilson, who was an operator for the Missouri Pacific railroad in Weeping Water, where he acquired many friends, was sent else where. After a quarter of a century he was returned to Weeping Water as the agent of the company here, which was very pleasing to the laro fin-'e of friends. Now an operant has come where he has been given a much better position, by being enl to Auburn, but his friends here sor row because they wanted him to otay here, as both he and his wife are well liked and very popular. Many Attend Adventist Meet The members and delegates of the Adventist church thronghout the state were in Lincoln during the past week and a large delegation from Weeping Water was among those present. Those going were Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jewel, Henry Lempke and wife, Mrs. Rcss Raines, and M. R. Dasstadt. Hold Meeting Indoors. The Wepine; Water Garden club last week had planned to hold their regular meeting in the grove where where out in the open with things growing out of doors, they could be closer to nature. Madame 1 Nature, however, brought along a cool', crisp evening, so pronounced that it rnadf. one shiver to be out. The meeting was transferred to the American Le gion hall, where they held a very interesting meeting. - No Name Club Meets. A club of women bothin Weep ing Water and Manley have main tained an organization for a number of years, without a name until they have been noted as the "No Name Club" which they accepted and have been meeting for a social afternoon with one member and then another when they play bridge and have something to eat. They met Tuesday of this week and enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon. No distance' is too far our tele phone makes "us neighbors. Porter Funeral Home, Nebraska City. T Murray Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt were in Plattsmouth last Sunday evening attending a very line show at the Cass theatre. Mrs. Georgia Creamer and Mrs. Lester Warlick came and took Mrs. Henry Creamer to the chicken dinner at Lewiston last Sunday. The family of G. E. Brubacher vere in Plattsmouth last Sunday visiting for the day at the home of 1.1 is. Edward Brubcvher, mother of Gussie. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Martis, jr., who have been living in town moved a few days ago to the home of Joseph Martis and wife on the east side of the viaduct. J. W. Holmes and David Churchill and their wives were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of W. S. Smith where all enjoyed the day and a very fine dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Lucean Carper and family were in Nebraska City la;t Sunday, guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Statka. All enjoyed an excellent dinner and visit. Mrs. Mary Nickle who was so seriously ill following her severe at tack some weeks ago is reported as being much improved and specially considering her advanced years. Mr. and Mrs. Parr Young were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of their daughter and son- in-law near Cedar Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Towner Livingston. All enjoyed a very fine visit. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrit were host and hostess at their home in Murray last Sunday and had as their guests J. D. Lewis, father of Mrs. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis and the kiddies. When Earl Merritt went to Platts mouth to work-he was accompanied by Mrs. Merrit who during the day visited at the home of Joe Campbell and returned, home "With the hus band In the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gorder of Platts mouth and Mr and Mrs. Victoi Wehrbein of Murray were in Lin coln last Sunday visiting with Mrs. Robert Troop as well as with Miss Mary Troop and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Sherman. Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Ecstor and son "Butch" were guests last Sun day at the home of; the parents of Mrs. Bestor. MfV and" Mrs. W. O. Troop. "Butch" remained for "the week while the parents returned to their home in Plattsmouth. Miss Josephine Martis, aau?ntar making her home in Nebraska City attending school was a visitor in Murray over the week end, guest at the home of her father, returning to Nebraska City in the evening. A. J. Dreurr and wife of Seward were visiting in Murray last Sundajr. guests at the home of their Bon E'.don Dreurr, where .they enjoyed a very fine dinner and( visit. During the afternoon they departed for their home in Seward, and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Duerr went to Plattsmouth where they enjoyed attending a ery fine picture show at the Cass the atre. Feeding Many Cattle. Frank Mrasek was in Omaha early Monday morning with a load of cat tic which he had picked up and on his return brought back with him a load of prepared feed which he deliv ered to the farm of Parr Young which he is using for the many cattle which he has on feed at this time. Sunday in Plattsmouth Messrs. and Mesdames O. Av Davis and E. S. HutC were guests last Sunday at the home of Lee Nickles and sister, Miss Etta Nickles where they visited for the day and enjoyed a six o'clock supper. They spent the evening playing contract bridge. Shewing Improvement. A. J. Schafer, who was so seriously injured when his car went out of control in the loose sand and gravel on the new road, and who has been kept to his bed, for a number of weeks is getting along nicely of late and was able to have the splint3 re moved from the fractured arm. Married at Council Bluffs. Joe Richter of Murray, who has been making many visits to Omaha and Council Bluffs of late was united in marriage last Saturday night to Miss Maxine Howe of that place. Just following the ceremony the happy couple departed via the Union Pacific railroad for mid west, Wyo., where they are spending some two Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title Puene 824 Plattsmouth ;! weeks at the home of Will ' Macy. They will return to Murray to make their home and will occupy the build ing which has been built by Font T. Wilson and Mr. Richter will continue to work here, while the wife wilt retain her position with the Massle Harris company in Omaha wher she is a bookkeeper. Writes From Pacific Coast Mrs. Harry Noell, who has been visiting in California, spending some time with her grandmother, Mrs. Scotten. mother of A. J. Scotten, writes of the very fine fishing there and also tells of enjoying her stay there very much. She expects to see the International Exposition at San Francisco before returning home. Enjoy Chicken Dinner. The Lewiston Community club gave their chicken dinner at the community center last Sunday, which was attended by a large number of people. Murray seemed to turn out en masse and there were many from Hattsmouth, Union, Nebraska City ai'd Omaha. The ladies having the matter in hand netted a very neat sum for the work of the community center and for care of the cemetery jast across the road from the com munity center building. Ships Cattle Sunday Glen Todd shipped an especially tin car load of cattle which he has been feeding to the Omaha market last Sunday where they brought him some very fine prices. John Noddle man and Fisher, also shipped some very fine cattle fattened in their yards east of Murray to Chicago where they also were fortunate in getting near tops. Short Circuit Eurns Auto. Albert A. Young who had been using his auto and ran it into its garage stall, leaving it there for a short time, when looking Out of the house noticed smoke issuing from the car, and hasting to the garage and also calling for assistance. Some men coming from town ran, but Mr. Young with seeming super-human strength rolled the burning car from the garage and away sucicient to prevent the garage Trom igniting and burning. Just as the car was rolled clear of the garage the help came and was rolled a short distance farther away, but the car was tiestroyed be fore the fire could be" extinguished. The entire ar wa$-qt consumed but the. fire was-so severe the car ..was the garage and away sufficient to ruined. Visitsd Sister Here. Miss Mary Anna Jourg'esen, teach er in the schools of Council Bluys. during the time when the teachers convention was being held at Coun cil Bluffs. Mis3 Jcurgesen came to Murray and enjoyed a visit with her Mster, Mrs. D. C. (Esther) Rhoden They enjoyed a very fine visit, they bcth being instructors in the public schools. Meet After 27 Years. David Churchill and wife of Idaho Falls, Idaho, have been visiting with relatives in Plattsmouth and Murray nt the home of M. G. Churchill, 'other of David, and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Frans of Murray. At a family gathering recently, there were Mr. and Mrs. David Churchill and the folks here, besides Mrs. Anna Miner of Rochester, N. V., and her son. Sidney Miner of Peoria, 111. While Mr. and Mrs. David Churchill have frequently visited here and also Mrs. Miner, their trips did not coin cide, and they had not seen each other FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1)OI III.K FKATMIR IrriH- Inre aud Kokhw KnruH Ju 'Everything's on Ice A sensational thrill sliow ... on ice! John Howard mid CJnll Patrick In 'Grand Jury Secrets The screen's most etfeitins scoop sen sation Also Dick Tracy's G Men Serial. Matinee Sat., 2:30. Two shows nightlr. Adults 25o Children. . .10 Sunday Monday Tuesday THIIKK !UO IJAVS lu!- nrlaul Bn'l n Hlff ' 'The Wizard o Oz' The "Wonder Show of Shows Thrills and laughs. Plan to see it! Comedy and News MATIJBK SIXUW AXU TtESDAY Mfflit Sbnwii 7 and O Matinefe, 10-250 Nights, 10-300 WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY Double Feature Program ' ' ' Sidney Toler In Charlie Chan at Treasure Island The master Detective in an astonish ing story everyone will enjoy seeing! Victor McLaKliu aud Sally . KUern lu 'Full Confession' A pma?hinsr.drani4 that reaches a new high in thrill. A full length feature! Adults, 25c .' Cnlldren 10a for the past twenty-seven years until this time when they met at the home of their brother, M. G. Churchill. All onjoyed the family get-together. Mrs. Miner and son departed late last week for their homes in the east. Looked the Holmes Over. . Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles were attending the Lewiston chicken dinner last Sunday and had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boe-- deker, and after having an excellent dinner they drove to Omaha where they viewed several modern homes which have been built recently, thus getting some very fine ideas of what is modern in homes. As Mr. and Mrs. Boedeker are just now starting the construction of a home In Murray the experience of other home builders is of much value to them. Work has started on the excavation for their new home which is to be 28 by 32 feet with five rooms and bath, all on the ground floor, with a full base ment and entirely modern in every respect, with John Manville idc3 and roof. They are to push the con struction that the building may be competed for use this winter. Make Extended Trip. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Seybolt last Tuesday morning with their trusty avjto headed into the west and before night found themselves at Sargant where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Kidder, Mrs. Kid der being sister of Mrs. Margaret Brendel of Murray, and from there they went to Kearney, passing through Rising City where John T. Bates and wife reside, but did not find them at home. At Kearney they found Dr. G. L. Taylor and family, where they had an excellent visit. They found Dr. Taylor and family enjoying good health and as. well prosperous. Dr. Taylor is secretary treasurer cf the American Legion junior drum corps, another article in this paper telling the story. From Kearney the party proceeded to Franklin where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Brn4el and after having enjoyed their stay there came on home, arriving here Friday evening. Success Crowns Efforts. A well has been the aim cf W. O. troop and Charles R. TroopT for in the feeding of cattle which these gentlemen follow it is necessary to have plenty of good pure water. Tho well at the home gave out and it was dug deeper but with not the best results, so another was sunk at Some distance from the old well, with like results. Later the machine was moved across the road, and there water was found in the quantity needed for the carrying on the cattle feeding business. Charles Daniels has just returned home from a sojourn in Arkansas where he visited at Little Rocjcaud vicinity for several days with friends. He reports the weather there very fine and that the farmers are just completing the gathering of thei" cotton crops. FAEMEES UNION CEEAM STATION in Murdook. Nebraska Crpam producers tire Invited to hrins their Cream, Poultry and Kgsrs. Juar anteed verv nest weiarht. test, and prices. Quality feeds at lowest prices. WK AUK H Kit R to Nrrvr (lie fr"nrmpr In every - way poKllle J. A. IIOY1I Gooch's, 48 lb.. $1.49 Golden Sun . . .$1.29 Pancake Flour A V Butter-Nut, 3.-21 rd o il 1 I I FLOUR I I SUGAR I 9 O inompson ceeaiess, ids v JELL'O, Six Delicious Flavors, 4 Pkgs 196 h BANANAS, yellow-ripe, per lb 5$ 8 ORANGES, medium size Sunkist, doz . .25 V jftinrpnlilT r.l!r ion CI "7 f - Oil O CABBAGE, fine Solid heads. Per lb 2V2c g APPLES, fancy Jonathans, 6 lbs 25 C BEEF ROAST, fancy quality, Fer lb 18c j ROUND STEAK, tender, jjuicy, lb Z5c g BACON SQUARES, Sugar Cured, lb 12c b kraft Cheese, 2-ib. loaf 42e Tutt '& Brubacher Telenhons 1211. Fire Prevention Programs in the County Schools Deputy State Eire Marshal Clement Visits Schools in Company With County Superintendent. Commencing last Friday, Fire Pre vention Week, Deputy Fire Marshal P. E. Clement, whose offices are lo cated in Lincoln but whose home is in Omaha, and County Superintend ent Lora Llcyd Kieck have made personal visits to a large number of the rural schools of this county. The purpose of these visits is to stimu late interest in the present fire pre vention campaign, which is conduct ed ty the state among the small towns and rural population. In three days. Friday, Monday, and Tuesdav. Mr. Clement has visited a number of schools. Monday alone he visited thirteen schools and has made sev enteen talks. Three talks were qivn in Avoca and Union. State Fire Marshal II. M. Davis, of Lincoln, had arranged a special program of fire eradication for the state and which was and is .ivf;i their first trials in Cass and Howard counties, one in the east and one in the western section. Mr. Clement carried out this plan in which he placed a questionnaire in the hands of the rural school chil dren in Cass county, enumerating the fire hazards that may exist in t he home and also providing for report when the hazards are taken core u nnd cleared up. The child visits his or her home, checks on ' the hazards that may exist and then when these have been corrected makes the re port. "In the past three years. 93 people have been burned to deadh in Ne braska by the careless use of gaso line, kerosene, and tractor fuel, and 333 people have been seriously burn ed. Starting the fire with these li quids has taken the greatest toll." the questionnaire indicated. Mr. Clement stated that one insurance company reported to hi3 office last month a loss of $51,000 paid to farmers. "Due to necessity, the law requires that the teaching of tiro prevention in the school at least thirty minutes a month be conduct ed," "Mr. Clement added. - OVEHLAND Theatre . Nebraska City Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.- Twwtttalh fMMnt-fai Pi. 2 k. .J v. J DARRYL F. 7ANUCK S ESr Production of FAYE AMECHE ond the screen's greatest personal ities of today . . . and yesterday! Balcony, 20c Granulated, 10 lb. 57c PURE LARD Home Rendered Bulk. 3 lbs 25t 8 11 1 C ft Murray. 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