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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1932 Nefaawk; Santa True hail the misfortune to have hi3 brooder house burn a short time since, killing some four hundred small chicks. Harry Nelson of Murray was call ed to Nehawka early last Monday morning when the father of Mr. F. G. Nelson suddenly passed away. Victor Wehrbein was shelling corn !asi Monday, some of which he was binning for feeding cattle while a portion was being delivered to the elevator. George Trunkenbolz of Eagle was in Nehawka last Monday and was looking after some business matters at the new service station which ne i.j opening here. . I The Z. V. Shrader farm 'was rc-1 ccntly so'.d, adding another to the list of farms changing hands this spring. Many transactions are taking place, with the price holding up fairly well, considering everything. Fifd Hose and son Charles and Tetany Trcop were ever to Tekamah cri Inst Sunday, whore they visited for the day with Miss Ellen Rose, daugh ter of Fred Rose, who is teaching in th- schools of that place. Eugene Nutzman. who has been rick for so long is showing good im provement and it is expected that he will be aide to be out again soon, but having so long a s;uil of iliness, he is still very weak at this time. Troy Davis, who recently purchased a portion of land which was formerly cwned by W. O. Troop, has torn down the ol I hou.se. chopped the trees away end is :;ow breaking the ground for the purpose of putting the same in corn. Kichr.rd Hobson of Weeping Wa ter of the Iloson Funeral Heme was over o-i last Monday and took the re: :ains of the late F. G. O. Nelson to Weeping Water to prepare the body for the funeral which occurred this week. after business at the switch board of the Lincoln Telephone company Mon day of this week while Mrs. Albert Wolfe and daughter. Miss Gladys, were looking after come business attending school, for an over Sunday visit at the home of former friends in Murray. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Pollard and Mrs V. P. Sheldon were over to Lincoln on last Thursday, where they attend ed the Ivy day celebration and were pleased as one cf the two young worn en selected to handle the ivy rope from the entire student body, was Miss Virginia Pollard. All enjoyed a very pleasant visit. Nels Anderson, who always en deavors to conduct the very best kind of a place, for his amusement par lor is just at this time having the room newly painted and decorated which makes it look nice and neat VHivnri! Woods, the 'artist of the paint brush has been doing the work and sure Ed is a good man when it comes to painting and decorating Mrs. John Opp and daughter were visiting for the greater portion ot Inst w-ppk at Nebraska City where they were guests at the home of Mr and Mrs. Emery Kelberg. the latter being a sifter of Mrs. Opp. and hav ing moved to Nebraska City about a month since. Clyde and Grant Opp her sons, went down Saturday night for a short visit, returning with the mother and sister. Fred Drucker and the family were enjoying Mothers day at Hastings where they drove last Saturday even- inr. snendine Sunday with his mother. They enjoyed the visit very much and returned home Sunday evening. They were accompanied by George Troop and went on to Kear ney where he visited with the wife and found her enjoying much im proved health and with hopes of be ing entirely well in the near future ma iters in Omaha. (".ris Murray of .Louisville and David Murray of Union were visit ing for a rlioit time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murray last Mn iy and- alK were ell over to I'latf .-iroTith where they were look-in-- after some business matters. Andr-rscn Lloyd was a visitor at Fall: City, called there on account of cn injury which he received when he sterped in a hole, going down to have Dr. J. M. Greene dress the injury. He is not so he can walk on it without crufclies. but is getting along fairly well, notwithstanding. The Triangle club met last week at the heme of Mrs. Fred Drucker, where tiny enjoyed the afternoon very nice ly and just as it was time for the refreshments which w-re ice cream and cako, the storm frightened all the ladle-, who rushed for heme. Some of thera were caught in the rain. Mioses H-I-n and Eva Graham, daughters cf the Rev. W. F. Graham, firmer pastor cf the Presbyterian church at Murray, but who is pastor of the church at Kellerton, Iowa, came up frrm Tarkio. Mo., wh-re they are United Brethren in Christ. Otto Engebietson, pastor. NEHAWKA CHURCH Bible church school 10 a. m. Evening Gospel service at 8. Midweek prayer meeting at N. Klaurens Wednesday night. The Ladies Aid society will meet with Mrs. J. Lloyd Wednesday, May IS. Bring a covered dish. The Y. P. S. C. E. is having a party this week. The members of the Boys' R. F. A. club are planning on going to Shen ane!oah, Iowa, May 24 to broadcast from radio station KFNF. OTTERBEIN CHURCH Bible church school 10 a. m. There will be no morning services on account of your pastol having a part in the baccalaureate services at the Auditorium. The Ladies Aid society meets next Thursday. May 19. Place of meet ing will be announced Sunday. The Y. P. S. C. E. met Monday nighf. Their next meeting will be Friday night. May 20. We enjoyed the help cf the young people in our Mother's Day service. Mrs. Murdoch's class of boys sang for us, also Lottie, Elmer and Josephine Fitch and Vic tor Coyore. The week of May 15th has been ret aside by our denomination as a week of prayer for the interests of Christ's kingdom. Let us as members and friends spend as much time as possible in earnest prayer. Prayer changes things. "The effectual fer vent prayer of a righteous man avail eth much." James 5:16. "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye Fhall receive." Matt. 21:22. Many Attend Carnival. The High school carnival, which was held at the school in Nehawka on last Friday evening was well attend ed notwithstanding the weather was far from what was desired and a most enjoyable time was had. Among the appealing features of the occasion was the style show, which was in charge of Mrs. Dorr, one of the teachers. Oil Station Completed. The new gas and service station which has been erected by George Trunkenbolz, has been completed and is to be opened this week. Charles Hall, who has been with the company for a leng time handling the bulk pro duct, will have charge of the entire business here and has secured Taft Pollard to conduct the station. They will make a good team. Closes Successful School Year Mrs. Wm. Gorder, who has been teaching in the schools at Oak Creek. South Dakota, and whose term ex pired last Friday, returned home with the husband on last Saturday, he go ing to meet her and bring her home with the close of the school year. Mrs. Wm. Younj Dies in West Mrs. Wm. Young, formerly residing in Cass county, where they lived for many years before going out into the state, died at their home in Edgar ast week, she passing away on Fri day and the funeral occurring on Sun- lay. Wm. Young and family will be remembered by the older inhabitants of Cass county. Dies Early Monday Mr. F. G. O. Ne'lson, age 81, who was born in Johnkoping. Sweden, and ame to this country fifty or more years ago. and who nas been residing n Nehawka for many years and since he death of his wife has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Gertrude Car per, died suddenly Monday morning. ie had arisen and was preparing for he morning meal, and had told his daughter what he would like for breakfast. Just as he completed wasti ng his hands, he dropped dead. A more complete account of the life of his excellent gentleman will be given n tins department next week. Ar rangements for the funeral had not been completed at the time of writing. S09000 BA M chicks I vlU. be cS e?ed the grows&s oS this ceasKusnify by She Byd Nurseries cf Cmaha, who have opened a retail store in Plattsmouth in iho Leon-it d building on Main street, formerly occu pied by Brown's Restaurant, and for the opening days Friday and Saturday, Clay 13-14 You can buy Chicks for $4.98 per 100 TWO DAYS ONLY We aie efferia? 50.000, and they must be sold now We will have nlety for all. but :r.c iv early. We vfiii also effer for sale many varieties of Fruit Trees, Roses and Plants that have been held in our storage, and are in prime condition for planting now, at special prices. Ts?ees, Sfuru&09 Fflowccs Fruit Trees, regular 50c values iS Shrubs, in 1 1 varieties 15 and 200 Regular 60c Values Evergreen Trees, each 50 (Now is the time to plant) Chinese Elms, each 350 and 500 Roses, Everblooming, each 200 Omaha's Foremost Nurserymen and Landscape Gardners ( r Observed Mothers' Day The family honored Mrs. J. G. Wunderlich on last Sunday, when all gathered , to -visit with her and gpend the day with her. A most merry time was had. There were present for the orcasion Mrs. Sadie Shrader and son, Gerald, Walter J. Wunderlich and family, Lester Wunderlich and friend. Miss Lillian O'Donnell, of Omaha, and C. A. Roscncrans and family, of PJattsmouth. WEEPING WATER Mrs. Fannie Easterlay has just had completed a garage on her prop erty where John Weishied lives. Sheriff E. W. Thimgan of Platts mouth, was looking after some busi ness matters in Weeping Water on Monday of this week. C. II. Gibson ami wife were over to Omaha on last Monday where they were looking after some business matters for a short time. Louis Ehlers of north of Weep ing Water, was shelling and deliv ering coin to the Klepser elevator on Tuesday afternoon of this waek. C. Wallie Johnson and wife were over to Lincoln last Saturday where they were looking after some busi ness matters and as well visiting with friends. A. If. Jones and wife and Mrs. George Olive were visiting and look ing after some business matters in Plattsmouth on last Tuesday for a short time. Frank E. Woods, secretary of the Cass County Agricultural Society is at this time having two porches re paired and rebuilt at his home on the south side. Uncle Charles Philpot was a visi tor in Omaha on Monday of this week, called there to look after some business matters and also visited with friends while there. M. L. Williams of Louisville was a visitor in Weeping Water with a load of gas which he was delivering to the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf oil station on Tuesday of this week. . County Commissioner Fred IT. Gor der and wife and Miss Mable Dudley were visiting with friends and also looking after some business matters in Lincoln on Tuesday of this week. T. M. Patterson of Plattsmouth, was a visitor in Weeping Water on last Tuesday and was looking after business for his insurance company as well as meeting with, his many friends. "Bill. you all know "Bill." Bill Johnson, we mean, for he is a know able fellow, is at this-time painting and decorating the business house of Wra. Meyers, the cleaner. When it is completed, fure it will look fine. There.is.s. happy .family in Weep- The Tire That Taught THRIFT to Millions The Firestone ccfc.il od Gym-Dio- pirtg process trcr.sfcrms the coKon core's inJo a strong, touch, sinewy un.f. Liqe-:cS rubber .or.ctralc; every cord end ccats every fiber, guarding against in terns! friction and heat, greatly increas ing the strength of the cord body, and giving longer tire lire. TWO EXTRA GUM-D.PPED CORD PLIES UNDER THS TREAD This is a patented conduction, end tho two extra Gum-Dipped ccrd plies are co placed that you get 56 stronger bond between tread and cord body, and tests show 26 grecter projection against punctures and blowouts. It sets a new standard for tire performance c'n high speed cars. NON-SKID TREAD Tough, live rubber specie lly compound ed for long, slow wear. Scientifically designed non-skid give: greater trac tion and safe, quiet performance. Listen to the Voiee of Firestone" Every Monday Night Over N.B. C. Nationwide Neltcorl: JOW PRICES 011 tire is one thins extra juclily at low prices is quite another. When you can get the "Extra Values of Firestone's two patented construction features Gum Dipping and Tiro Extra Cum-Dippcd Cord Piics Under the Tread at no premium in price, you are getting the most in Safely and Mileage your money can buy. Prices for these extra quality tires arc un believably low today; in fact, the lowest ever knotcn. You owe it to the safety of your family and yourself to equip your car with Firestone the Strongest and Safest Tires you can buy at the priee you want to pay. Drive in today. We will show you sections exit from Firestone Tires also special brand mail order tires and others take them in your own hands and check the construction for yourself. You and you alone be the Judge. Then you will understand why Firestone Tires are the outstanding preference of car owners. In these days of thrifty buying FIRE STONE EXTRA VALUES COUNT! COMPARE GNSTftUeTN DUALITY o PRICE I FIRECTSmE FIRESTONE ' Tune Tyr. el Cu 5i cmh ftv Crsh Put. f xh Pi P'f Chevrolet. 4.30-20 5.3S 10.38 Fori r. 4.30-21 5-43 X.54 Ford 1 Chevrolet . , Whin-.-. 4.75-19 6.33 12.32 rim'tt. ;K"h- 1''Z-20 . 38 ChanS!er -Hodge ..! 'Ir-'f'Sirjo I 5.00-19 6.65 I'ontiac . 1 MeoMvelt iliy-K. 5.00-20 6.75 15.IO F.cex ) oSvwii- 3.00-21 6.93 S2.S4 Chevrolet 5.23-13 7S3 2y.6 OU!k'i.ilc ( I Buirk .. 5.23-21 O.I5 15.63 Stu'h'kV ' Auburn , - ' Jordan.:, ( 5.50-13 C.35 Z&.20 Stu'b-k'r i Cardner- I M.rmon 3.30-19 C.43 16.4& I Oakland. ' I I'ecrka ..J 1 ct Cat ChrjrIcr. Yikinv Slu'j'k'r 1 KmnUiin ( lludron lJupJ.iIcJ l'ackard-.' Pierce A Culc k Tier re A StUtT I.intjoln ' l'.reknrrl ' Tii FlfltSTONc FliiESTO.IE Sl-0 0!d':c:j 0:jMtl T.c Tp ITo.nTy Ca Piic. Cam Piice lilllt frh Pf Pit 6.00-13 $10.65 520.66 6.00-19 10.85 ZX.04 6.0C-20 ZO.95 SZ.24 6.09-21 XI. IC 31.54 6.00-22 ll.&O 22.59 6.50-19 12.33 S3.Bw 6.30-20 12.65 24.4 7.C0-20 14.65 23.42 TRUCK and BUS TXSIES 326 !!.! 3x7 II.!) S6r.8 II.!). 6.00-20 H.I) 6.E0-20 H.I 7.30-20 I !.1 9.00-20X1.1) 9.75-20 li.D FI3EST0SE 0 e'mt Ts Crih Prk. 15.45 30.50 36.40 51.65 14SO 16. 30 26.45 4&.GO 61.&5 Fir.ST3E OIKld Tup Cash P.-t. Pr P.t S29-S6 51.00 7.&" ieo.20 28.14 31.63 51. 6O ?9.49 120.00 COURIER TYPE " Cur Scwcuirano Oui ZZZ C;n Pries Wert Otft Tire C:! Price fch Pr- fru Pw P.r I 4.40-21.. S3.63 53.63 07.C4 4.30-21.. 3.98 3.98 7.74 SOxSj CI. 3.57 3.57 6.9 SENTINEL TVPE Uiu Spc'i t-K Our Silk Ch Pric ti Oiitt Tiro Cu Prk j Ttrh P'r Ccn P.r P.;r 4.40-21.. 3.95 3.9 57.66' 4.50-21.. 4.37 4.37 G.4&; 4.75-19.. 5.13 5.12 9.94! 5.00-19.. 5.39 5.39 10.4& 5.23-21 CG3 6.63 12.36! tfthrr Sie. frrtfwrrri.'nrrfWv ie FIRESTONE lo not manufac ture tires under f-pecial lirand ii :i rues far mail order houses and others lodis-triljule. Special Ilrand Tires are made vitho;i t the manu facturer's name. They tire eo!d for perviee. Every Firestone Tire hears the Firestone name and the quality excels that of special hrand mail order tires sold at the same prices. icOnc of the largest magazine publishing houses published a survey which they recently made to find out the tire buying plans of car owners for this year. In this survey they covered twelve states and interviewed 1,403 of their subscribers. They found that 63 of those interviewed are going to buy tires ibis summer, and that 27.2 of these car owners are going to buy Firestone Tires the next highest is only 20.6 which shows the demand for Firestone Tires is 32 more than for any other make. Flatitsinniootlhi Motor Co. fgHlh lis 3Py Ford Sales and Service A. D. BAKKE Murray TRUNKENBOLZ OIL CO. . . Union MATHEWS GARAGE. Greenwood DIETRICK MOTOR CO. . Louisville JORGENSON'S FUIing Slat'n . Avoca Plattsmouth, Nebr. HANSON MOTOR CO.. .Nehawka ALVO GARAGE AIvo RAY GAMLIN Murdock ASHLEY O. AULT. . .Cedar Creek COLE MOTOR CO.. Weep'g Water SB; ing Water because the stork brought a veiy fine nine-pound girl to the home of County Agent D. I). Wain scott and wife. All concerned are doing nicely, tvi;i the genial county agent. It. X. Farks and wife of Hiawatha, Kansas and Air. and Mrs. Morris Caslmer of Powhattan. were gresls for the day on last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. !. Baker, where all enjoyed the day very pleas antly. Troy Davis, ropumican candidate for state senator of the second dis trict of Nebraska, was a visitor at the farm north of Xehawka on last Monday where he was looking after some work preparatory to planting corn on the place. While the farmers are iii t".ie field and are not in town Elmer Michel- Thoughful Service VITE HAVE established an In V stitution for the purpose of relieving the bereaved family of burdens and responsibilities which accompany the passing of a loved one. Our knowledge and experi ence in this profession assures satisfaction to the family of the deceased. Hobson Funeral Home Established 1906 sen has been taking advantage of the occasion and lia been painting the home which they recently pur chased and is getting the place in excellent condition. Iiu!)?rt F. I.ohnes of Sioux Falls. South Dakota, where he is employed wi'th a South Dakota telephone com pany, arrived in Weeping Water last Saturday and is visiting for two weeks at the home of C. C Baldwin and with his many other friends here, lie formerly having resided here. Joe I'cnder. who is employed by the Kahm Baker who are the baker? of the famous Our Own Town Bread. departed for Sutton last Saturday evening where he visited with hi mother on Mothers Day and was accompanied by Mi.ss Emma Marshall they both enjoying a very fine trip and visit while there. The Hobson Funeral Homo were over to Nthawka cn last Monday and secured the body of the late Fritz Gustav 03car Nelson, who died sud denly Mopday morning, bringing it to Weeping Water where it was pre pared for burial and returned with the remains to Nehawka on Wed nesday afternoon for burial. Celebrated Eightieth Birthday Miss Sarah Jane Suppers was born May . 9th, 1852 at Dunkirk. Ohio, where she lived during her child hood and came vest, fettling in southeastern low, and over 50 years ago married Kichard Metcalf at irnimson where tney resided for a number of years, but later eoming to Weeping Water. The husband passed away some 25 years ago. Mrs. Metcalf has resided in Weeping Wa ter for a long time and on last Mon day. May lull passed her eightieth birthday anniversary. The family was all present to assi.u in the cele bration. There were present for the occasion Amos t'appen and wife. Miss Ada Weiehel of Webster City, Iowa; also Hubert t'appen of Weeping Wa ter. Mrs Water has been looking askance at the condition of some of the older buildings and -especially where they have not been occupied for some time and are in bad condition. They cii culated a petition for the removal one special place and will insist on its removal. Ships Fine Eoar. Marry Knabe of Nehawka hipped to a point in Ohio one of his out standing Hampshire boars, which Metcalf and all the guests I proved that good stock is wanted ev- enjoyed the day very nicely and the happy coincidence of the birthday and Mothers Day made the occasion a very pleasant gathering. The fo! lowing day Mrs. Metcalf had the mis foitune to receive a fall but was for tunate in that she was not injured. Will Play at Lincoln. The Weeping Water ball team has scheduled a game" to play with the ball team of the Nebraska peni tentiary on Sunday of next week. You will have to go to prison to see this game. Standard Oil Co. Improves. The Standard Oil company is in stalling another twenty-foot storage tank at their station west of Weep ing Water. They have been securing the material from the Dinger Lum ber company. Wcikisg an Fna Hazard?. The fire department of Weeping evrywhere. Harry has made a sue cess of breeding and raising the very best strain of the best breed hog3 and finds sale for them everywhere. AMBASSADOR & PRESIDENT APARTMENTS. 1330 & 1310 J Street, Lincoln. Nebraska. A delight ful place to stay while attending summer school sessions. Rental greatly reduced. itw ESTRAYED 2 HORSES One black mare; one gray horse. brand on hin and shoulder. Vntifv Gu3 Splitt, Tele. 2503, Murray. Ne braska. . ' ml'.'iw HOGS FOU SALE . i- .. Clutter White ar.d Hacapjliire Gilts and Dears. Prices raasonablA r.iit loaned on sharr-s to reliable parties. Wiemers k0 Farms, Daier, Nebr.