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fAQE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1939. the Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBEASXA entered at Poetoffice. Plattsmouth. Neb., at eecond-clasm mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscriber liYtng in Second Postal Zone. $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 milei. $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries. 13.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. r ; EAGLE H ITEMS Mrs. Mary Wachter spent Sunday night and Monday with relatives in Lincoln. Supt. Boren and family planned to spend Sunday -with relatives at Fairmont. Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Burton spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy McKey, near Palmyra. Floyd Hursh of Grand Island spent Sunday evening and Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hursh. Mrs. Isabel Jack and sons had as their guest over Christmas, Mrs. Jack's sister, Miss Jennie Olson, of Chicago. The Eastern Star Kensington en joyed a one o'clock luncheon at the home of Mrs. A. M. Longman last Wednesday. Rev. E. W. Metzger left last Sun day for Crawford, where he will visit his parents until after the New Year's holiday. The faculty of the Eagle school enjoyed a Christmas party at the home of Superintendent and Mrs. Eoren last Wednesday evening. Miss Elinor Longman, who teaches at Kearney, arrived home the latter part of last week and will spend her holiday vacation with home folks. For Dependable Information about any insurance problem, either call or see this estab lished home town agency ! We offer the service and pro tection of the largest and old est insurance companies in America. Phcne- is PLATTSMOUTH Your Home Town Paper on the Air! 41 1 NEWS STORIES FROM THE Plattsmouth Journal Are Featured in "The Community Editor Speaks" ril 12:15 p. m. Every Saturday INSURANCE- ' Mr. and Mrs. William Muenchau and sens and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Weyers and sons spent Christmas day at the home of Herman Walken. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oberle and daughter of Lincoln and R. A. Oberle were the dinner' guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle on Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Busker of Akron, Iowa, arrived Sunday and visited over Christmas with Mrs. Busker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Adams and E. P. Betts. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hursh and Floyd and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Trum ble and Lloyd attended a family re union in Lincoln at the home of John Reitter on Christmas Day. Funeral services were held at Ben net last Friday afternoon for Henry May, father of Ernest May, who pass ed away after an extended illness. Sympathy is extended the family. Mrs. Emma L. Judkins left fori Minneapolis, Minn., on Thursday of last week, where she will make an extended visit with her daughters, Mrs. Mila Anderson and Mrs. How ard Ankeny and Mr. Ankeny. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Sexson of Broken Bow spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Sexson and Mr. and Mrs. John Rockenback, Jr., and sons. The day following Christmas they left for California, where they will visit Mr. Sexson's sister, Mrs. Verle Rosenow, Mr. Rosenow and son. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Smith enjoy ed having three of their daughters and their families as guests for the holidays. The group included Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Peters, of Kansas City, Missouri; Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Kennedy and children, of Om aha, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gil lespie, of Lincoln. A Jarge family group gathered at the home of Mrs. S. E. Allen on Christmas day. The group included Mrs. S. E. Allen, Mrs. Frank Clem ents of Imperial, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Allen and Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen, Lois and Robert, Miss Emma Mauch and Kieth Althouse of Lin coln, Mr. and Mrs. George Althouse, Inez, Clyde and Floyd, and Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Morgan. Misses Rachel Gonzales and Phyl lis Rudolph, and Alvin Weyers and Orraond May, who are attending school at Peru; Miss Jean Marie Stewart and Eill Jack, students at Nebraska Wesleyan University; Miss Gladys Winters and Sumner West, students at the University of Nebras ka, and Hubert Stewart, who is at tending the medical college at Om aha, are all spending their holiday vacation with home folks. Christnas Program An all school program was pre sented at the school auditorium on Friday afternoon, to which the pub lic was invited. The Methodist and Trinity Luth eran Sunday school. presented pro grams in their respective churches last Saturday evening and the Im- j manuel Lutheran program was given Sunday evening. SEEK COCHRAN WITHDRAWAL LINCOLN, Dec. 20 (Ur) Sterling Mutz, spokesman for a "group of democrats seeking Governor R. L. jCochran's withdrawal from the demo cratic U. S. senator race, said that he would' "suggest" Cochran for the vice-presidential nomination to Dem ocratic National Chairman James Farley. Jeurnal Job Prjntrnn Plea. ccoccoooccooeoocooooccoor 8 $ 8 MEN'S fi Pullover Sweaters - q Crew Neck - Fish Tail $1-45 Wescott's Where Quality Counts & NEHAWKA Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kruger were down to Nebraska City Christmas where they were enjoying Christ mas dinner at the home of their son, Lawrence Kruger and family. Mr! and Mrs. Hall Pollard and family were enjoying a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oren Pollard Christmas day where they enjoyed a very fine visit and an excellent din ner. W. H. Kruger was in Gretna Fri day of last week to visit at the home of his uncle, Raymond Snodrass, who has been sick at his home for sev eral weeks. Mr. Snodgrass formerly resided near Avoca. Notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather last Tuesday morninrr Dirk Beverage, the distributor of Conoco gasoline was in town to both Union and Nehawka distributing gas anil oil to his customers. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sturm vere in Omaha Christmas day where they visited friends. They wer accom panied by Mrs. A. F. Sturm who visit ed her daughter, Mrs. John Yeiser, Mr. Yeiser, Jack, Andy and Miss Suzanne. Jack Wunderlich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wunderlich, who is a student at the University of Nebraska was enjoying his vacation during the holidays with the parents and also visiting friends in and about Nehawka. During the entire year 1939 War ren Munn, who is a worker and never idle worked every day during the week and on Sunday, but on Christmas day and the following Tuesday was resting as the weather made it so ho could not work. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sheldon entertained at the home in Nehawka, when they had the other members of the Sheldon family as their guests. Those there for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Marion N. Tucker and Mrs. Tucker's mother, Mrs. Frank P. Sheldon and Miss Wanda Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pollard went to Kansas City for the day on Christ mas where they were guests at ths heme of their daughter, Mrs. T. J. Poilard and husband. They enjoyed the drive down and the roads wer-3 good beyond Nebraska City, and thev bad an excellent visit. At the Methodist church last Sat urday under the direction cf the ladies of the church was, had a very interesting and worthwhile program with two Christmas trees, and gifts for the members with treats for the youngsters. One feature on the splen did program was the singing of carols by the chorus and the mem bers of the congregation. Mrs. Alberine Ost entertained at her ho?ie in Nehawka last Monday, Christmas, having as her guests for the occasion the family of her son. W. A. Oost. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Mc Carthy and son cf Union, and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Anderson and the children of Omaha, all ot which made a very fine party to en liven the home for the yuletide sea son. All enjoyed a splendid visit and an excellent dinner. Entertained for Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. McReynolds and Miss Lanna McReynolds enter tained for Christmas day and dinner at the farm home when they enjoyed with their guests a family gather ing with the Christmas settings. The following were guests: Elmer Mc Reynolds, brother of A. A. McReyn olds, of Alliance, Albert Alfcrd of Elmwood, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Eogen rief and son of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Orvillo Philpot of Nehawka. Enioyahle Home Gathering At the home of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Talmer on Christmas day was gathered as many times formerly the members of the family to cele brate Christmas with the parents, these being Quinton Palmer and wifo of Lincoln. Ruth Palmer, who is teaching, with the addition cf James M. Dunbar and wife of Auburn and ron James Jr., and family, which made a very merry party to enliven the home here. A fine turkey dinner was served and a very fine visit en joyed. Whatever your property or the nature of your business, you need ade quate, dependable insur ance. I know the prob lems peculiar to your business as well as the risks and hazards that threaten your prosperity. Sear! S. Davis OFKICKSt 2XD FLOOR Platts. State Bank Bldg. w 1 M urray A. G. Cisney butchered a beef dur ing the past week and has a supply of meat that will last a long time. Miss Mary Linder, who is a student at Peru Normal, is spending the holiday vacation at her home here. Mrs. Henry A. Schwartz, who has been taking treatments in an Omaha hospital, is now feeling greatly im proved. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noell had as their Christmas day guests, the par ents of Mrs. Noell, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Scotten. Aunt Mary Mast is now able to get about in a wheel chair, and is feeling considerably better than she has for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott enter tained their friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Seybolt at a fine turkey dinner on Thanksgiving day. Charles H. Boedeker of the Murray State Bank is feeling better, after an attack of the flu which had him down for a short time. Mrs. Ray Creamer has been suffer- ing irom tne prevailing maiaay, iiu. and was confined to her bed at her home southwest of town, for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mrasek and daughter Miss Clara were Christmas day guests at the Herman Richter home, where a fine dinner was en joyed. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles were in Plattsmouth Christmas day for a visit at the home of the brother and sister of Mr. Nickles, Lee and Etta Nickles. Miss Jane Boedeker, who is at tending school in the east, is home for the mid-winter holiday vacation, which she is spending at the home of her parents. Robert Elliott, Murray Garage, spent Christmas where they were mechanic at the and Mrs. Elliott day at Syracuse, guests of Mr. El- liott's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis and daughter were in . Plattsmouth last Monday to spend Christmas day at the home of Mrs. Lewis' parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Godwin. Mr. and Mrs. Oiin Morris wero entertaining at their homo in Mur ray last. Monday the rarcnts ani family of Mrs. Morm, Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Meads or Murrny and the family of C. F. Mm is of Union. Jack Troop of near Plattsmouth was a caller at the home of Uncle W. O. Troop, coming for a load of wood, which he delivered to an aunt, Mrs. Jar.c Brooks, in Plattsmouth. The wood had been cut by her son, Sam Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith went to Ong to spend Christmas at the home of their daughter, but were called back Sunday evening when Will S. Smith was taken suddenly and seriously ill, and did not get to complete their stay. Christmas day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lucean Carper were the parents of Mrs. Carper, Mr. and Mrs. John Griffin of Greenwood and her brother, Walter Griffin, of Lin coln, together with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Miller and children of Manley. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Spangler on Christ inas day included their son, Everett Spangler and family and Grandmoth er Mrs. Katherine Perry, together with Mrs. Margaret Todd and son Dick, making a very happy family group. Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Stuart, who reside in eastern Iowa, near Daven port, were guests over the Christmas holidays at the home of their daugh ter,' Mrs. C. II. Boedeker and enjoy ed meeting many of ther old friends and parishioners. They made the trip here via auto. The entire family of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Keil have been sick, suffering from the flu, which is very prevalent just now. By the first of the week, Phillip and son Dale were able tc be up and about, the latter resuming his work at the garage and the father looking after the house and helping care for the wife. fi i i if I I H if if m H esi FOR THE Our desire is that all may have a prosperous year in 1940. We want you happy, healthful and prosperous! If we can serve you to that end, we shall be glad to do so. Again Wishing You All a Very Happy New Year Harry Noell. was called to Platts mouth last Tuesday morning to look after business matters, making, the trip despite the fact that he was Buffering from the effects of an at tack of flu. The trip seemed not to cause any setback in his condition, however, as he is now feeling much better and able to look after busi ness again. E0 YOU WANT TO BE A 1940 CENSUS TAKER? Well, here is the dope. Make ap plication to Isaac S. Elevens, who has the same in charge. His address is Beatrice, Nebraska. He will give you all the information needed, as to ap- plication blanks and other matters governing the examination. Write to him, not me. GEORGE E. NICKLES. d2S-2t sw Will S. Smith Very Poorly Will S. Smith, who returned home recently from a month's stay at Ex celsior Springs, Mo., where he took treatments for his health, was taken seriously ill Saturday night and his brother; Frank Smith, was recalled from a Christmas visit at Ong, to as sist in his care and look after the store. The condition of the patient i3 causing much concern. Here from the West Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Lewis ar rived here last week for a visit at the home of Wayne's brother, Lloyd Lewis and family, and his sister, Mrs. Earl Merritt and husband. They expect to remain for some time. They have been located at Pacific Grove, California. Parents as Christmas Guests Christmas day guests at the home i of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Morris were Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Meade, of Murray, parents of Mrs. Morris, and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris and daugh ter, Miss Ruth, of Union, par ents and sister of Mr. Morris. The day proved to be a most enjoyable one for all. Guests at Pitz Home Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Tutt were Christmas day guests at the Julius A. Pitz home near Plattsmouth. Mrs. Tutt and Mr. Pitz are brother and sister. A sumptuous Christmas din ner was served by Mrs. Pitz, to which all did full justice. Making Extended Visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dill, who re cently went to California to spend Christmas have advised friends here they are planning on returning the southern route and will make the trip in a -leisurely manner, stopping to visit friend3 and relatives in Okla homa as well as to view the inter esting sights all along the way. So it will probably be two weeks longer before they return home. or Sang Christmas Carols Mrs. W. O. Troop arose at three o'clock in the morning Christmas day and with a nice fire to keep the house warm sat down at the piano to play and sing Christmas carols, thus enlivening the breaking of the day for other members of the house hold. Christmas at W. 0. Ivoop Home Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop had as Christmas day guests at their home last Monday, Robert Troop and wife of Syracuse, Robert II. Bestor, wife and little son of Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gorder and daughter of Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wehrbein of Murray, and Tommy Troop at home: Dies at Alvo Saturday Mrs. R. M. Elliott, formerly Miss Louise Harman, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Edwards in Alvo last Saturday morning. Mrs. Elliott was past 81 years of age and had been quite poorly at the home of the daughter in Alvo for several weeks. She was born in Missouri and made her home there during child hood. Her husband passed away in illflXIEBiUVi i Wishes' B YEAR 1940 H p State Bank 1933 and since that time she has made her home with her children. Funeral services were held from a funeral home at Talmage on Tues day. Robert Elliott, a grandson, and wife, attended the funeral. The deceased lady was a member of the Methodist church the greater part of her life. Prior to the death cf Mr. Elliott in 1933, they had ob served their Golden "Wedding anni versary, having been married some sixty years ago now. Spent Day at Plattsmouth Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mrasek were in Plattsmouth Chrstmas day, guests at the home of the parents of Mrs. Mrasek. Mr. and Mrs. John Schutz, where a sumptuous Christmas dinner was served and the entire day spent most pleasantly. Ctterbein Christmas Program A very delightful entertainment was presented at the Otterbein church last Saturday night. One of the fea tures of the occasion was the two fine Christmas trees, from which treats and gifts were distributed. All the children received a fine treat. Barton Sutphan presided at the piano during the evening, furnishing some excellent music. Murray Study Club The Murray Home Study club met at the home of Mrs. Chas. Spangler on December 21 for a noon luncheon and Christmas party. After a most delicious meal, the meeting was call ed to crder by the president, Mrs Gilmore. All except four members' responded to the interesting roll call. The flag salute was given. After the business meeting, Mrs. Stewart took charge of the program, which was a Christmas lesson. Christmas songs were sung by the group, after which Jane Boedeker gave two beautiful piano numbers which were appreciated very much. A basket of gifts was sent to the Child Saving Institute in Omaha. Twenty members and four visitors were present. The latter were Miss Jane Boedeker, Mrs. Nick Frederick of California, Grace Louise Wiles, Ellen Spangler and Grandma Perry. Library Notes Park is librarian Mrs. for Janu- ary. The library needs your support. Why don't you get a card and help us get some new books? Cards are 50 cents per year. Will whoever has the library chairs, or part cf them, please re turn them at once? There are a dozen, or more, missing. A fee of 25 cents is asked for use of the chairs. Silver Wedding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson were pleasantly surprised on their twenty fifth wedding anniversary last Satur day nisht. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Creamer, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Spoorer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Art Hansen and son. Miss Mar garet Moore, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Ray, Miss Lcla Baxter, George Thompson, Miss Rose Marie Thompson and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson. The evening was spent playing pinochle, after which a lunch was served, and all departed, wishing them many more happy anniversar ies. Received Pleasant Call. Over long distance telephone. Dr. John Gilmore, son of Dr. and Mrs. G. II. Gilmore of Murray, called up the parents on Christmas day ex tending the wish for a most merry Christmas to them and also telling how he was getting along at Fresno, California where he is located at this time as an intern in a hospital there. He is getting along nicely and ex it nded his wish for a merry Christ mas to all in Murray. We go when called. Porter Fun eral Home, Nebraska City, Neb. Happy New Year TO ALL OUR FRIENDS We highly appreciate your kindly patronage in the past. Please accept our most sincere 'Thank You EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE A HAPPY HOME May we kindly assist you in an endeavor to this end? The Murray Lumber Yard Geo. E. Nickles, Proprietor SOUTH BEND Kenneth Livers and Wm. Blum's spent Sunday afternoon at George Vogel's. A week-end guest at the Martin Zaar home was their daughter, Flor ence, of David City. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Copsey have pur chased the Effie McConnel property and are making some repairs before moving into it. Mrs. John Wunderlich, of Ne hawka, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. F. J. Knecht and family. Her many friends are happy to see her feeling so well. Lincoln visitors during the past week were Mrs. Glenn Thiessen on Tuesday and Mr. and Mrs. Jason Streight, Carol and Jerry on Tues day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Campbell and son and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Campbell were Sunday dinner guests at the Ollie Campbell home near Bennet, Nebraska. Miss Lauretta Burdick and Miss Helen Saunders were Lincoln visi tors Saturday. They attended tlje presentation of "The Messiah." Miss Edith Rissness, a former South Bend teacher, sang. John Kupke's were in Omaha Wed nesday to do their Christmas shop ping. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Fidler and daughters were Omaha visitors Tues day and Mrs. Knecht and her moth er drove to the metropolis Thurs day. "Week end ruests at the Bernard Dill and V. D. Livers homes were Mrs. Effie McConnel, Mr. and Mrs. Frank McConnel and Selma Jean of Central City. They, with Mr. and Mr3. Bernard Dill and Jamie were Sunday dinner guests at the V. D. Livers home. Birthday Surprise Miss Lauretta Burdick wa3 pleas antly surprised on Monday evening when a group of friends came to the hall, where she was busy decorating for the Christmas program. Upon entering they began Binging, "Happy Birthday." They all went to the John Kupke home to enjoy an even ing of pinochle. A delicious lunch eon was served and all departed wishing Miss Burdick many more happy birthdays. Friendly Circle Meets The Friendly Circle met on Wed nesday with Mrs. Helena Timm for their annual Christmas party, with only two members absent and twen-ty-cno ladies present. Roll call was answered by telling of "an outstanding Christmas" in the lives of the ladies. The treasurer's report showed a balance of U12.S4. The election of officers for the ccr.ir.g year resulted in Mrs. Chris tine Blum being re-elected presi dent; Mrs. Edith Braun, re-elected vice president, and Mrs. Lottie Knecht being named as the new secretary-treasurer. The ladies voted their thanks to Mrs. Edna Fidler, the retiring secretary-treasurer, for her untiring and faithful services in the many years she has served in that office. A grab bag exchange provided en joyment for the members as did the wonderful covered dish luncheon that was one of the features of the meet ing. Mrs. John Wunderlich was a most welcome visitor. The Christmas carols were sung by the ladies, with Mrs. Helen Moon ey at the piano. The next meeting will be held on Tnnuary 11, at the home of Mrs. Lottie Knecht. Subscribe for the Journal. I- fHwwlwm f Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title Phone' 324 - Plattsmouth 3iK!!:HlK!l!l;ii::Ki!K!i!MM .wCQOOOOCOCC0500OOSICOeOOSOOeCOCOPGQ MSOOGCCGCOSiOOeiCOOGCCOGCQOV m.