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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JUNE 14, 1934. PAGE FOUR UNION ITEIS. ' Mrs. Moody from Illinois arrived Tuesday for a short visit with her daughter, Mrs. David Kendall and family. Business called Mayor George A Stites to Nebraska City last Friday, he driving down to the big town to look after some business. R. D. Stine was a visitor in Ne braska City on last Monday where he -was called to make purchases ot goods for his store in Union. Georce Hoffman of Lincoln has been visiting for a number of days at the home of Joe Lidgett, having arrived last Sunday evening. Dan Reynolds was over to Omaha last Sunday where he was visiting with friends and relatives for the day, returning heme in the evening, A. W. Propst and the family of Nebraska City, were guests for the afternoon and evening last Sunday at the home cf E. E. Leach and fam ily of Union. Mr. and Mrs. Farm Applegate o Omaha were visiting with friends and relatives in Union last Friday, driving dov.-n for the evening and enjoying a very frendly visit. Mrs. Mary Taylor of Lincoln and daughter, Rachel, were visiting last Sunday with relatives and friends in Union, they enjoying the visit very much and returning to the home early this week. Dr. and Mrs. R. V. Tyson of Mur ray were in Union last Tuesday, they being called here on a professional call cf the doctor and as well visit ing with friends and looking after some business matters. Joe Banning and daughter, Nola, were over to Omaha Tuesday of this week where Mr. Banning was look ing after some business matters and while he was thus engaged Miss Nola was visiting with friends there. Miss Margaret Niday who has been making her home in Omaha for some time was a visitor at the home of her parents, James C. Niday for the week end and enjoyed meeting many of her friends while here. D. Ray Frans and Earl Merritt, the painter, have been busy at the home of Mr. Frans for the past week where they have been painting and decorating the home and were able to complete the work early this week. John Bauer and his force of work men of Plattsmouth were installing the plumbing of the new home which is being bult by Joe Bauer for Mi3 Pearl Banning, and were pushing the work along to as early a completion as possible. Mr. and Mrs. cflarles Land were visitors in Omaha last Friday where Mr. Land was looking after some business matters in connection with the garage and repair shop which he conducts here, while Mrs. Land was looking after some shopping and visiting with friends. Rue II. Frans and family of Syra cuse were visiting for the day last Sunday with relatives and friends here, they visiting r.t the home of Mr. Frans' mother, Mrs. Jessie Frans, and also with Mrs. Frans mother, Mrs. Rose Kendall, as well as with a hostof friends and other relatives. day morning of this week departed via their auto for the home in the west after having visited here for the past ten days and enjoyed meet ing their many friends. They will make 'their return trip via the auto route as they came and will enjoy the traveling as they can make the trip leisurely. They were entertained Sunday at a dinner by Mrs. Roddy. Attend Masonic Meet. Many of the members of the Ma sonic lodge of Nehawka who make their home in Union, and their wives, were over to the roundup which was held last Friday. All re port an excellent time. Southeast Nebraska Night. Ak-Sar-Bcn night has been set for the southeastern part of Nebraska for Monday, June 18th, and at which time it is expected that all who can will attend. P. F. Rihn has and will have tickets a plenty for all who want to go and make the number certain as to how many will be ex pected on that night. The tickets which are issued to the men will also- admit their wives or a lady friends, but there will be on chil dren admitted. All who desire to be a member of the party who will visit the Den on Monday, June ISth will please notify Mr. P. F. Rihn of Union as soon as possible. The tickets are free. FOR HAIL INSURANCE SEE Searl S. Davis Plattsmouth, Nebr. home, Mr. and Mrs. John Alwin of Plattsmouth, their daughter, Wilma Pickard, and Mr. George Perry, also cf Plattsmouth: Mrs. Maude Bunch and daughter, Hazel Burley of Om aha and Mrs. Blanche Hunter and da.uerh.ter of Galesbure. Illinois. A very delightful time was had. Did Not Get the Action. Ed J. Mougay who arrived ai the age of 71 years on June 7th was waiting for the passing of the birth day of Reuben D. Stine, whose 71st birthday which was the same as Mr. Mougay's in years, they thinking to celebrate on last Sunday, June 10th, but they both forgot about the mat ter until both datts were past and so they will wait until next summer when they will be 72 instead of 71. Visited with Friend. Frank Schlictemeier and wife, the latter being a sister of E. J. Mougay, came to Union and with thtir car picked up Mr. and Mrs. Mougay, tak ing them to Nehawka, where they attended the Methodist church last Sunday and listened to E. S. Pang born and following they went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Schlictemeier where they all enjoyed a very fine dinner. Killed in Auto Wreck. While Thomas Baker and Marian Stuart, the latter a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James Stuart, formerl of Rock Bluffs, were riding in an auto in Sioux City, they met with another car and in the wreck which occurred both Messrs. Stuart and Baker were killed, the information coming to relatives here. Willis Eaton and Dick Baker departed to be there for the funeral which was Iield Monday of thia week. Dinner at Mrs. Roddy's. On last Sunday the friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs? L. B. Hall, who are visiting here from Snohom ish. Wash., and who drove in in tljeir auto last wek and have been visiting at Nebraska City, on Tues- Visited Here From the West. Attorney Calvin II. Taylor who was born in the vicinity of Union, but who has been in the west for many years, resigning the position of county attorney of Cass county to go to Los Angeles, where he has made his home for years. He with the wife and their son, Calvin, Jr., arrived in Union a week ago and have been visting here and at Om aha and Lincoln with relatives and friends. Mr. C. II. Taylor is a bro ther of Mesdames W. H. Porter, C. F. Morton, Joseph Banning and A. L. Becker of Union and Mrs. E. W. Keedy of Ashland. They visited here for a few days and then went to Om aha and Lincoln where they are also visiting. They are expecting to visit here for some three weeks. Attended Alumni Reunion. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning and Mis3 Pearl Banning and Mrs. Mary Haven ridge made a merry party who on last Sunday were over to Lincoln ViUere they attended a picnic which was given by the alumni of the Uni versity of Nebraska. There were also there Ed Schumacher and wife of Omaha, Wm. Kropp and wife of Lin C0I4, fH jot whom graduated the same year. A most enjoyable time was had. On their return they came via Alvo where they visited for a short time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Banning. Died at Lincoln. Mrs. Wash, wife of a former min ister of the Methodist church, who ministered to the church here some fifteen years ago, but who with the wife moved to Lincoln a few years ago where the have been making their home, the wife being in poor health for some time past, passed away late last week. The funeral and inter ment were at Lincoln. Many of the people who have resided here for some time will remember these people. Visited Friend Here. Frank Farnham, who is a mem ber of the Masonic Home at Platts mouth, was a visitor in Union last Tuesday morning, visiting for an hour or two with his friend, Wm. Craig, and enjoying talking over the happenings in the northern part of the state where they both are well acquainted and where they both have lived. Too Busy to Campaign. Horace Griffin was a visitor in Plattsmouth last Sunday, accom panied by the family, where they were visiting for the day at the home of Mr. Griffin's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Griffin and family. Mr. H. W. Griffin was hammering away at the work in the blacksmith shop and said that as the work keeps coming in as it has been doing he fears that he will not get out to do any cam paigning during the month of June. He however will expect to put on a strenuous campaign when he gets caught up with the work. The very fact that he is kept busy with his own work is a recommendation for his fitness for the office for which he aspires, that of county commissioner. Filing for County Sheriff O. T. Gude who has been operat ing a grocery and market in Union for some time past, but who has re tained hi3 home in Nebraska City, was invoicing the store early this week and disposing of same to his brother, Charles Gude, who will con duct the business. Mr. O. T. Gude is filing for nomination for county sheriff of Otoe county and will make a vigorous campaign for nomination. Bishop Shayler Confirms Class at St. Luke's One Member of Class to Receive Sacrament of Church, Mrs. Pauline Hill, 91. The Rt. Rev. Bishop E. V. Shay ler administered confirmation to a classof six children last Sunday eve ning at St. Luke's church. They were introduced by the rector, Canon Petter, who had prepared them for the sacred rite. A unique feature was the reception of a.'member of the Masonic infirmary, Mrs. Pauline Hill, 91 years of age, who has long ezpress ed her wish to be united with the Episcopal church. Mrs. E. T. Fullegar of the Masonic Home was also in the class. The bishop gave a short Instruc tion to the candidates and also preached a sermon to the crowded congregation, on the entrance of sin into the world and the assurance of ultimate victory through the power of God. Among the congregation were welcomed the pastors of the Meth odist and Evangelical churches and many of their congregation. Mrs. Hill was confirmed privately in the Ma sonic infirmary and with several oth ers received her communion this morning at a service held in that institution. FILES FOR CONGRESS Lincoln, Nebr., lune 14. J. B. Douglas, prominent and long time resident of Tecumseh, has announced his filing on the Democratic ticket as a candidate for Congress to suc ceed John H. Morehead, who has an nounced he will not be a candidate in the primaries this year. Douglas is what is known as a self-made man. His parents were early home steaders near Tecumseh. He worked his way up from a barefoot country boy through the public schools and through the state university, carry ing papers and doing odd jobs of every sort to earn his way through school. He helped organize and has rnanaed the Tecumseh Building and Loan Association, one of the largest and soundest financial institutions of 1 1 ! FILES FOR RE-ELECTION WESTMINSTER GUILD MEETS Board of Education Organizes. At the school meeting which was held last Monday evening at tho school building there was some busi ness matters to look after for the dis trict and there was created a va cacy by the removal of W. E."Moore and as well who was a director and also a vacancy in the positor of mod erator. These were filled by the elec tion of Ralph Opp as moderator and C. E. Morris as director. Mrs. L. R. Upton was treasurer and succeded herself in this position, which com pleted the board. Among other things they estimated a budget for the year of $7,000 and asked for a levy of $6,000 , there being some funds on hand. Red Cross Meeting Postponed. The American Red Cross meeting for the Cass county chapter, which was scheduled to meet on June 30th has been postponed on account of the national representative not being able to be with the members at the proposed meeting, so the meeting has been postponed and will be called at such a time as the representative can be in attendance. Miss Augusta Robb will call the meeting at some future date. Watch for the announcement. Attended Delightful Gathering. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn were over to Glenwood, Iowa last Sunday where they were at a gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Evans, very close friends of Mr. and Mrs. Rihn. There were there for the occasion, which was held at their country The Westminster Guild society of the Presbyterian church observed its second anniversary Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Louis Lohnes, who was hostess of the evening. The attendance was splendd. Mrs. Bertha Shopp led the devo tions. Mrs. Lohnes had tho lesson, which was entitled "Brazil," and brought out some interesting facts about that country. This being the time for install ation, the officers-elect were duly In stalled in their respective offices by the president, Mrs. Lohnes. The officers for the ensuing year are: President Mis3 Marie Vallery. Vice-President Susie Simonton. Secretary Valda Dysart. Treasurer Wilhelmina Henrich sen. The business meeting was presid ed over by the president, following the installation. The "Sunshine" and Cloudy Bags were opened and a neat sum was forthcoming for the treas ury. The plan for saving pennies will be continued for the rest of the year, since it is proving so satisfactory. The delegates to the summer conference at Bellevue were selected. They are Miss Eleanor Olsen and Miss Ruth Warga. As a fitting conclusion to th anni versary meeting, very dainty and de licious refreshments were served by Mrs. Lohnes and her mother, Mrs. Shopp. PAY VISIT TO CITY Tuesday afternoon L. A. Borne meier, one of the well known resi dents of the vicinity of Elmwood, was in the city to visit with relatives and friends here and in this im mediate vicinity. Mr. Bornemeier was accompanied here by Martin Nielsen of Weeping Water, one of the candidates for the democratic nomination for county sheriff. The two gentlemen had been visiting a great many in this section of the county in the iterest of Mr. Nielsen's candidacy. A Jcyrnal YVnWAJ will sell your $l$earded furnltura cri other articles you wish to dispose of. County Commissioner Fred H. Gor der, who has been a member of the board of county commissioners over a period of a great many years, has filed for re-election to the office that he has so capably filled. Mr. Gorder has long been an active figure in Cass county, his family hav ing been settlers in this city in an early day, he later going to Weeping Water where he has been active for many years. Mr. Gorder served as mayor of Weeping Water for many years and Where his ability led to his repeated election. Mr. Gorder was induced by his friends to make the race for the of fice of county commissioner in the third district, and while a democrat, was elected by a ood majority in this strong republican district. He has been re-elected for several terms by large majorities over the county. Mr. Gorder this year will enter tha third district democratic primaries and under the new law the candi dates are named and elected in the districts instead of the entire county voting on them as formerly. HAS MINOR OPERATION Bobbie, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hall, who recently under went an operation for mastoid, was operated on yesterday at the M. E. hosital at Omaha for the removal of his tonsils and adenoids. The little boy was brought on home and is doing just as well as ossible and it is hoped that within the next few days that he may be well on the high way to recovery. 1 si " r y m !., , i J. B. DOUGLAS this kind in the state. He ha been at the head of this institution for thirty years. At the present time he is a member of the State Game, For estation and Parks Commission, and has done much to restore recreation and outdoor life facilities for the peo ple of the state. Douglas was a dele gate to the Democratic National Con vention in 1932 and was a strong Roosevelt supporter. He is well known over the entire district and his candidacy will no doubt receive hearty approval of the voters. FILES FOR COMMISSIONER From Monday's Pallj- W. E. Reynolds, one of the prom inent residents of Liberty precinct was in the city for a short time to day while en route to Omaha, stop ping here for a call at the court house where he filed his name as a candidate for the democratic nom ination for commissioner in the sec ond district. Mr. Reynolds is engaged in farm ing on the home place southwest of Union and has lived in that section for the greater part of his life. He is a son of the late J. T. Reynolds, one of the leaders of the democratic party in the county for a great many years. The new candidate has had a good business experience in various lines and was for a number of years en gaged in banking work as well as with the telephone company at Om aha until he returned to the farm. glloi's mmm Ad For Friday & Saturday Pure Egg Noodles, 16-oz. cello bag. 15 Tomatoes, No. 2 can . . . aoe Post Bran, new crisp pack, pkg X9 Blue Barrel Soap, 6 bars 25 Soap Chips, Balloon brand, 5-lb. bx . 29 Sal Soda, 1-lb. pkg 90 Big Buy Coffee, per lb 250 Fruits for Salad, 16-oz. tin 150 Vacuum Pack Tomato Juice, 16-oz. bottle 150 Red Salmon, tall can 190 Pancake Flour, 4-lb. bag 190 Bixby's Shu White, bottle 130 For All White Shces Pure Preserves, six flavors, 4-lb. jar . 790 Fresh Fruits and Uegetablcs 31c 5c CABBAGE Extra solid. Per lb CARROTS Mei. size, tender. Large bunch BEANS Green or Wak. Per lb ONIONS Yellow or White. Per lb NEW POTATOES Tex. Triumphs, 10 lbs. iOc 5c 25c BANANAS Firm, lipe. Per lb LEMONS 300 size. Per dozen CANTALOUPE Extra large size. Each STRAWBERRIES Fancy, quart RASPBERRIES Home grown, qt. box 7c 35c 10c 15c 15c Beef Roast STEM! U. S. Govt. Inspected Stamped Meat. Lb. - Round or Sirloin, lb. - - 20c Shoulder, per lb., 15g P CHOPS STEAK Extra Snutll, enter til as m from lO-ia It. Average. IF H gs .Lean - - - BU. Plate ioii Hamburger Lean and Meaty - - - - Fresh Ground Hi. 4ig mm 3 lbs. 20c HAS FOOT CUT OFF Henry Murdock, 48, a colored man from Omaha, had his right foot cut off at the ankle Sunday morning at Meadow, while, he was attempting to board a Rock Island freight train. From the investigation of the case it seems that Murdock with a num ber of companions were fishing in one cf the lakes near Meadow and he decided to give them some instruc tions and demonstration of how to board a moving train, when he slip ped and one of the wheels passed over his leg .severing the foot at the ankle. The injured man was taken on into Omaha by his companions and placed in a hospital for treatment. VISITS IN THE CITY Joe V .Brandt, of Union, who is one of the republican candidates for the nomination for the office of reg ister of deeds, was in the city Satur day. Mr. Brandt informed us that his son, Harry Brandt, had Just en listed in Co. A of the Nebraska na tional guard, stationed at Nebraska City and will now be a member of the state defense force. PLEASANT RIDGE PICNIC The rieasant Ridge community picnic will be held on Sunday, June 17th. Everybody is welcome and are urged to bring picnic lunch. THE TOUGHEST TEST A MOTOR OIL C0UL0 TAKE! NEW AND IMPROVED CONOCO GERM PROCESSED MOTOR OIL WINS THE TERRIFIC "DESTRUCTION" TEST! - I AAA SANCTION NO. 3001 41 'if' jov'r'jsaB i. y xwnyvrm.- - ... . ,. J fytif m i M I 1 1 m mm MW Mt m m. W T, a - Imt m ... 1 'It,--:::-.-.--:: . a. MOT TViese si nw strictly stock cars wero used m rio destruction" test, under AAA supervision. A DARING, competitive test and what a result! New and Improved Conoco Germ Processed Motor Oil out distanced five worthy rivals, thanks to the extraordinary film strength and penetrativeness our recently patented process gives it. Five quarts of this re markable new oil lubricated a motor for the almost unbelievable distance of 4,729 miles before the motor was wrecked ! Five other oils, all nationally known, competed with New and Improved Co noco Germ Processed Motor Oil in this test. All cars were driven under AAA supervision, under exactly the same con ditions until the motors could no longer operate. The notable thing is that five quarts of New and Improved Conoco Germ Processed Motor Oil went more than 3,000 miles farther than the first oil to fail, and over 1,400 miles farther than the best of its competitors! The results of this test should guide your motor oil purchases from now on. Look for the Red Triangle Sign. Five quarts of each brand of oil of tho same S.A.E. grade from measures checked by the Bureau of Weights and Measures, State of Indiana, were care fully put in tho cars by AAA officials. N0 dlVf Evtry Wdntdy NlaM T CONTINENTAL OIL COMPANY I Pfttcnti Ovar N. B. C. Harry Rlehman Jack Danny' Msiic John B. Kannady , J 5 : V' The official sealing of crankcas.es after fill of five quarts was put in. No addi tion of oil was permitted in thia "de struction" test. (PARAFFIN BASE) NEW AND IMPROVED CONOCO GERi1 PROCESSED MOTOR OIL EXCLUSIVE NEW FEATURES PROTECTED UNDER RECENT U. S. PATENTS