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PLATTSMOTITH . SEMI-WEEKLY JOUENAI
THURSDAY, DEC. 2J2T, 1932.
WEEPING WATER
The Jolly Mixers enjoyed a very
pleasant afternoon at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Gibson on
last Monday afternoon.
Richmond Ilobson was a visitor in
Louisville on last Tuesday evening
v.-here ho wa3 attending a party
which was being given in his honor.
Chri3tmas was spent at the home of
Otto Mogansen by the celebration of
the event with the families of Chris
Kasmussen and also Henry Mogen-
ECIl.
Col. V. R. Young of Plattsmouth,
was locking after some business mat
ters in Weeping Water on last Tues
day and wa3 meeting many of his
host of friends.
Imogen Van Every, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Will Van Every has
been having a tussle with the flu
and was compelled to remain home
from her school for a number of
dsys.
Orville Hennings who has hereto
fore resided on the farm a mile south
of Weeping Water, moved to town,
that he might be more convenient to
Li3 work at the Handy Oil station
.and also, to the work of delivering
in the county.
Emerson Dowler, who Is now mak
ing hi3 home at Omaha, is reported
C3 being quite poorly at this time
and a few days ago had a very severe
spell. All that is possible is being
done for his recovery and to make
him comfortable.
Grandmother J. M. Metcalf i3 kept
ta her home and bed with the weight
of ycar3 and her feeble condition of
health. However she is enjoying the
Christmas cheer and is hoping for
the coming cf spring that she may
be out of doors more.
Ben Olive and wife were enjoying
a visit on last Sunday at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Giles of
Plattzmouth, and had as their pas
sengers Mr. Olive's mother, Mrs.
George Olive and his grandmother,
Mr3. Emma Deffenbaugh, who visit
ed during the day at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leyda, Mr.
George Olive and Mrs. John Leyda
beiag brother and sister.
and at their beautiful home in Weep
ing Water they entertained a num
ber of their friends in commemor
ation of the event. Mrs. Davis was
born in Kansas and came to Nebraska
to reside many years ago, and here
she found a most perfect climate and
here with the husband have made a
real home. Mr. and Mrs. Davis have
lived near Weeping Water for the
past over thirty years. At dinner
which was had two little misses acted
as servers and made excellent ones.
They were Weima Wiles, 12 and
Pauline Towle, 11. There were many
beautiful and useful gift3 presented
to the guest of honor.
These present to enjoy the occa
sion and extend congratulations
were Walter Little, wife and daugh
ters. Misses Louise and Blanche,
Mr. and Mrs. George Dickman of
near Nehawka, George Towle and
wife and their daughter, Miss Aug
usta of Weeping Water and Mr. and
Mrs. W. Earl Towle of Lincoln.
turally much interest manifested in
the piscatorial art, it has been deem
ed necessary to have some definite
instructions as to just what is the
best manner of fishing and so there
is expected to be a school of instruc
tion held during the winter. Just
who is to be the instructor, it is not
as yet settled, many cling to one of
the local fans in this line, while
other3 think someone from elsewhere
had better be secured. If you have
an idea will you please confer with
some of the boys most Interested?
At Chris Hansen's Home.
On Christmas day at the beautiful
farm heme of Mr. and Mrs. Hansen
will be gathered Peter II. Miller and
son, Pete, of Weeping Water and also,
the fami!yof James Miller of Platts
mouth, they all being very close
friends for a long time.
Ccletratcd Birthday Anniversary.
Mr3. Theodore Davis passed her
birthday anniversary on last Sunday
IB'
Thoughfu! Service
WE HAVE established an In
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.
Hoscn Funeral
Home
Established tOOG
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Home From West.
Mr. and Mrs! Harold Meyer3 who
have been at Long Beach and other
popular places on the Pacific coast
for the past more than two months
they driving out there in the fall
and enjoying the trip and visit very
much. They arrived home last Mon
day at noon and were pleased to see
tho many Weeping Water friends
and sure it looked good to see the old
town again.
Krs. Harriett V. Stock Dies.
Miss Harriett Virginia Lockhart,
was born in West Virginia where
she spent her girlhood. She was born
on November 9th, 1&90 and when a
young woman came to the west and
united with L. C. Stock, they residing
in a number of places and for the
past few years have made their home
in Weeping Water. Mrs. Stock had
not been in the best of health for
some time and passed away on last
Monday from heart failure. Mrs.
Stock was a devoted follower of the
Master for many years. She leave3 to
mourn her departure the sorrowing
husband, five children, Mrs. Earl
Cappen, Miss Nora Stock, Forrest
Stock, Harlan Stock and Eugene
Stock. The funeral was conducted
from the Christian church of Weep
ing Water on Wednesday afternoon
of this week and was conducted by
the Rev. Leibbart, a minister of the
Christian church of Lincoln. The
funeral was directed by the Hobson
Funeral ' home and the ' interment
made at the Otterbein cemetery a few
miles north of Nehawka.
Very Pretty Innovation.
With the continued Santa Claus
and the Christmas tree, there grows
a sameness as the years slip by, so
Weening Water ha3 concluded to
change slightly the program and al-
Jways makes the best of any change.
I This time there is a Santa Cabin or
hut erected on the band stand, con-
structed from clapboards or rather
j the first sawings of the rough bark
plank from logs when lumber is made.
The hut is a very clever idea and
one whic his attracting much atten
tion and at the same time appealing
to the youngsters and also to the
grownups.
Will Hold Fishing School.
With a3 many fi3hing fans as
Weeping Water contains, there is na-
m
Our Cass County Friends m
We count all the people of Cass county as our g&
friends and patrons. We take this means of thank- M
ir.g you for your friendship and patronage during g
the past. For the future, we wish to say that we jfe
shall endeavor to serve you as we have and are now jfe
so situated that we jean serve you even better! $
Besides, accept our wish for a Merry Christmas and ft
a Happy New Year. Whenever you are in Weep- fe
ing Water, make our store your headquarters. 0
Weeping Water Variety Store j
Elmer Michelsen Weeping Water $1
The Binger Lumber Co.
in this manner seeksj to acknowledge the friendship
of all the citizens of Cass county who have so great
ly contributed to our business success and the pleas
ure of living among you. . . . ' We '.are extending
our best wishes for a most Merry Christmas and a
Happy and Prosperous New ..Year. We shall work
to the end cf making you happy and prosperous.
The Binger Lumber Co.
.Weeping Water, Nebr.
Ice Harvest Is On.
The ice harvest i3 on now at Crys
tal lake, and some forty men are daily
employed, and .which hailed with
much Joy a3 many are wanting em
ployment. More men offered their
services than could be used. The store
houses here are being filled and ice
loaded for the farmers or others who
might desire the ice ready for stor
ing and probably there will be ice
shipped to other places. The ice from
Crystal lake at Weeping Water, is an
excellent article and is frozen from
the lake water which i3 fed by
springs. Wm. Jamison has charge of
the work and is storing much of the
ice.
Quietly Celebrated Anniversary
On last Monday, December 19th,
Mr. and Mr3. W. D. Baker celebrated
the passing of their 26th wedding
anniversary. They accepted the in
vitation to supper with their son,
Harold and wife and with their
daughter who is still at home and
attending school made a very pretty
little wedding party. Miss Hattie
Parks and Mr. W. D. Baker were
united in marriage at Powhattan,
Kansas December 19th, 1906 and
have made their home in Weeping
Water for the past six years. They
have earned a large circle of very
loyal friencLj who are joining with
the Journal in extending congratu
lations and best wishes for this e&
timable couple.
Held Christmas Meeting.
The Weeping Water Woman's club
held their pre-Christmas meeting on
Tuesday of this week at the home of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred K. Gorder and
enjoyed the social gathering and the
discussion of the winter's work and
what shall be done the coming year,
and as well enjoyed each other's
Christmas cheer and the Christmas
spirit. - "" - '
Methodists to Celebrate.
The Methodist church of Weeping
Water have arranged to have an ap
propriate Christmas program and as
well a ree and tfcey will endeavor to
dissiminate the Christmas Epirit and
all will be remembered wherever it
can be done. There will also be a
like meeting at Nehawka where the
Rev. E. S. Pangborn i3 also minister,
HOLD CHEISTMA3 PAETY
One of the most enjoyable Bocial
events held by the Four-Mile Com
munity club was the Christmas party
given Saturday evening at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl.
A loud knock wa3 heard at the door
and in came Santa to visit awhile
After listening to a short musical
program, Santa gave each little child
a gift and visited with the children
for some time, after which he an
nounced he had a surprise for the
men which proved to be a very nice
gift for each ne.
A3 each one opened his gift, the
surprise grew and Philip Kehne seem
ed to be Santa's favorite, as he re
ceived two very lovely gift3.
After Santa's visit, the evening was
spent playing pinochle and rummy,
as well a3 visiting together.
At a late hour a delicious lunch,
consisting of weiners, buns, pickles,
cake, jello and coffee was served af
ter which all departed for home af
ter voting the women royal entertainers.
The members wish to send Christ
mas greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Will
Kehne and Mrs. Norris Stander, who
were ill and not able to come to tho
party.
The next regular club meeting will
be held January 24th, at the home of
Mrs. A. II. Duxbury. Meeting opens
promptly at 1:30. .
RECRUITING TO CEASE
Washington. Twenty marine re
cruiting stations in various parts of
the country have been ordered closed.
Marine corps headquarters announced
this, saying it was done to meet the
prospective personnel reduction of
1,743 recommended by President
Hoover to congress.
FOR SALE
A seven room modernhouse, two
lots, tile cave and garage. Or will
trade for live stock and farm ma
chinery. Homer H. Shrader, Platts
THANKS,
FRIENDS
We try always to let our
friends know that wc are
thankful for patronage
and for all favors, large
or small, but we cannot
let Christmas pass with
out expressing again our
appreciation.
May the choicest delights
the season ofFords be
yours and may 1933 deal
generously with you.
John Bajeck
Acorns, P. &. B. Cigars.
INGRATITUDE
The billows of war were toss
ing high, -
From the plains, of France were
heard a.cray,
For help to check the soldiers'
tread,
O'er fields of battle strewn with
the dead, -
And restore order o'er a strick
en world.
Where fires of wrath and hate
were unfurled.
The smoke of battle had settled
down,
O'er village and hamlet and city
and town,
Where fields, homes and churches
had been wrecked,
And the dog3 of war could not
; be checked.
Their provender was low and
their ranks were thin.
Where prosperity once reigned
and peace had been,
Now stalked the heel of the vic
tor's tread,
Who took from the vanquished
the last loaf of bread. .
Their cry was heard by one
Uncle Sam V ; .
Who opened to help , and bring
forth a calm,
.-, Loaded his ship with supplies
" 1 jfuUl.Qf j&ue-.-. ......
" Sailed the wide sea3 midst the
biUo ircldr. v:;
.Troops' were sent to 'turn the
tide,
As the battle of-Marne was thus
set asider "
To puch in the "Yankees" who
went over the top
And drove the enemy in retreat
with a hop.
Uncle Sam, a rich brother, open
ed his hand,
Gave billions of money and
: v soldiers to stand,
In'place of their thinned troop3
all ruffled with hate.
Now shoulders the "debt" they
repudiate.
Ingratitude, where Is the depth
that portend.
The time that retribution shall
surely offend.
The lngrate who shockingly
raises his head.
And curses the one, who sup
plied him with bread.
Orders for printed Christmas cards
are now being taken at the Journal
otfics. Call and secure your pick cf
the line while it is still unbroken.
Hues
- that ' cheer that wear
and hold their shape. Ties
he 'will be glad to own
and wear. AH in hand
some Christmas boxes.
5, 65, 75
and $1'
Others as low as - - 25c
Only 5 More Days
SluandL
Senator Banning
to Introduce a
Sales Tax Bill
Will Present Measure Modeled After
That of Mississippi to Be
lieve Property Tax.
Lincoln, Dec. 20. Because of the
unfair burden placed upon the Ne
braska farmer through the present
property tax. State Senator William
B. Banning (D.), Union, who will
return to the senate next month af
ter a voluntary "intermission" dur
ing the past two years, announced
in Lincoln he would introduce a sales
tax bill in the coming session.
Thi3 13 tho first Inkling that such
a measure would assume definite
form in the next legislature, although
numerous legislators and others in
terested In taxation have advocated
it. Principal among the advocates
havo been members of the Nebraska
Tax association, recently incorpor
ated under Nebraska laws, with Fred
H. Johnson, Lincoln, as executive sec-
! retary and manager.
In their program, the Nebraska
Tax association affiliates announced
they would seek a blanket sales tax
of 2 per cent with no exceptions,
much on the order of tha Mississippi
plan. Senator Banning is in cym
pathy with this plan, except its all
inclusive nature. He would place tho
levy mostly on luxuries, exempting
necessities of life, he said.
Platform Clashes.
Possibility that the senator's pro
posal might run counter with the
democratic state platform, upon
which he and otlicr democrats were
elected this fall, Ii seen by political
observers at th2 capital. The plat
form is urenuivocal!7 for a ststa in
come tax as a substitute, in part, at
least, for the property assessment
No mention is raadj of a cal23 tax
"I would be in favor cf an
Income tax if a workable sys
tem, could be adopted," Senator
Banning stated. "But I see no
chance of thu and therefore a
sales tax looks like the only solu
tion. We musi do something to
help the farmer and property
owner."
Under no condition, ho added,
would he support an Income tax bill
which would place a heavy tax upon
corporations and ether businescss al
ready, bearing thelrburdcn of tax
ation. Such a measure, he sala, would
only serve to keep, corporations out
of Nebraska and would thu3 be detri
mental in the end.
Because of the p'atform's edict,
however, an income tax i3 almost
assursd of consideration. What ac
tion wiii ensua will depend almost
entirely upon the attitude of Gov
ernor. Bryan, as exrrs-sed in hia
recommendations to Hie legislature
In the senate the battle for an in
come tax will no doubt be led again
this year by Senator Crist Ander
son (D.), a farmer near Bristo. He
worked several weeks cn a proposal
of this kind at the last cession, fol
lowing mainly tho plan forwarded
by the Nebraska Farm Bureau feder
ation.
Consilcr Fair Heeds.
Senator Banning, v.hoe occupa
tion In the senatorial directory i3 list
ed as horticulturist, will represent
his old district, tho Second, which
includes Ca3s, Otoe and Sarpy coun
ties. His place during the last term
was filled by Senator William H
Pitzer (R.), Nebraska City, who was
not a candidate thi3 time. Senator
Pitzer served a3 chairman of the
railroads committee.
The veteran tolon is regarded as
one of the leader3 in the forthcoming
session, tlonz with other seasoned
democratic Lawmakers such as Sen
ators Gcorg3 F. Frush, Wahoo; A. L.
Neumann, Oakland, and Andy J.
Welch, Lliitord.. Meet of the import
ant places arc expected to be filled by
these men.
The only member in th entire
legislator directly connected with
state fair work, Senator Banning, is
the logical man to take the lead in
securing adequate aid for the ex
position rturlrg tho next biennium
The fair board, of which the senator
is a member, ii crklng a total of
$160,000 from the legislature, $69,-
000 for maintenance and $100,000
to cover existing debts.
In rec?nt republican legislatures
the fisht far fur appropriations has
been directed 1 7 S?cator Perry Reed
(R.), Henderson, dof sated in the No
vember eicctiou.
EUrrZEZI? FROLI FLU -
From Wednesday's Daily
A. S. Ghrist ha3 been confined to
his home fcr several days as the re
sult of a nattack of the flu and his
grandson, Austin Starkey, i3 also onl
the sick list and making the Ghrist
homa a csnil-hosDital. Mr. Ghrist I
was able to rccume hi3 worS today.
I J
Two simple words but full, of meaning as ex
pressed by us to you our many friends and
patrons for your find support during the year
now drawing to a close. We hope to serve you
more efficiently in 1 933. "Merry Christmas.'
A. G. Bach Stores
Main Street, 18-19 South Park, 118
Plattsmouth, Nebraska
k - -ak- i fff
AS WE LOOK TO THE
FUTURE
1933
What the -past has been, we cannot help, but the
future gives premise. It is before us and our3 is the
opportunity to make the best of it. For our part,
we want to make it a good year a year of progress
and of better times and we are going to do our best
to contribute something at least to this end. We
hope it will be a good year for you and at its close
that you will be richer, happier, healthier and better
in every way than you have ever been before!
Surely we could not make a Better Christmas
and New Year's Wish for Our Friends
Cloidt Lumber & Coal Co.
Sincere
Gratitude
Out of the fullness of our gratitude for the blessing
of the year now closing ,we are taking this public
means of expressing to our many customers and
other friends our appreciation of their courtesies
through the days gone by and wishing for them the
choicest blessings of hearth and home during the
current season and success during the year now at
the dawn.
E. A. IV URL
Deair
ii il JlOIillUlSo
Each year at Christmas time our mind turns to
those who have meant, so much to us. Our real
desire is to see each of you in person to tell you
how much your patronage is appreciated, but
we know we cannot do this, so ,we take this
means of sending you Christmas Greetings
and to thank each of you from the very depth
of the heart. We hope to see you frequently
during 1 933 and trust that the days of the New
Year will be happy, prosperous ones for you!
Frank obelman
as
mouth, Nebr., R. P. D. 1.
d21-2td-2tw
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