THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1935.
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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
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MERRY WORKERS CLUB
The Merry Workers club was en
tertained at an afternoon tea at the
nome of the misses Grace and Louise
Vallery. Games pertaining to the
Christmas season were played. The
prizes caused a great deal of merri
ment. The club members also gave
Mrs. L. It. Leonard a tea towel show
er. At tea Mis3 Louise Vallery pour
ed, assisted by Miss Grace Vallery
and Mrs. E. G. Ruffner.
SUITERS SEVERE INJURY
M. S. Brings of the Journal has
received the sad news of a severe in
jury that befell his brother, Warren
1'. Briggs, a few days ago at his
home in Merced, California. Mr.
Briggs was engaged in cranking a
car and was thrown down and suf
fered a broken back that has made
his condition most serious. Mr.
Briggs is 74 years old and is at the
Merced hospital.
TRAP SHOOT
Sunday, Dec. 14, at my home one
mile south of Cullom Elevator; nine
miles west, 1 north of Platts
mouth. Plenty shells. Leonard C.
Stoehr. dl2-ltw-2td
Bible School
Sunday, December 15th
"Ezra leachinf the Law of God"
(Ezra 7:10; Neh. S:l-3. 5, 6; 8-12)
In this lesson, the inspired writer
gives us an example how a divine
service should be conducted, to pro
duce the desired result, namely: To
bring to the consciousness of men the
fact of Tieir transgression of 'God's
law; and make them acquainted with
the revealed will of God. This re
quires men that understand and
know God this Ezra had done; his
"heart was set to seek the law of
Jehovah, and to do it (try it out)
r.nd then to teach it."
No one should undertake to teach
and preach the Holy Scripture who
is not qualified for that work. Un
told harm may result from a wrong
interpretation of the Word. How
much time and labor Ezra devoted to
his preparation, we do not know. Je
sus qualified when 20 years old, the
apostles after a three year course;
Paul was o years in Arabia before
Barnabas called him.
It is true that God has called men
from different vocations to deliver a
menage; but the regular minister
must be well prepared. Moses was
SO years in training; Joshua 40
years; Joseph C jears in prison.
Book learning is of great value, when
coupled with an experience by the
new birth and an infilling of the
Holy Spirit, who will speak through
his minister.
Nehemiah lias rebuilt the wall of
Jerusalem; Ezra has been in retire
ment for 12 years; now he takes an
active part again. Nehemiah could
not be found; in the quietest man
ner he steps aside and yields first
place to the recluse, the student, the
writer, the teacher. The man of ac
tion gives place to the man of
thought. Now our attention is
drawn to the request of the people,
who seem to be hungry for the Word
of God. Blessed will be that day
when the masses rise up like these
and demand to hear God speak to
them. The request shows a deep long
ing and desire for spiritual food.
God ha3 the man icad the masses
gather for a great outdoor meeting.
It i3 October just right for such a
gathering. What a joy for a preacher
and teacher, when his audience is
anxious and eager for instruction.
To make himself better understood
and heard, he uses a "pulpit" a
tower of wood the only mention in
the Bible; above the people. The or
der of service follows. Ezra offers a
prayer of adoration and thanksgiving
preparing the hearts for hearing the
sacred word. The "Amen," "Amen,"
by the people is a reminder cf the,
proverbial "Amen Corner" of former
happy days, when people received n
blessing would make it known.
We have driven the enthusiasm of
the church, into the ball diamond
and football field and the Salvation
Army. One shouting an "Praise the
.4
ENJOY GOOSE DINNER
Sunday a group of residents of
Plattsmouth motored to Sterling, Ne
braska to enjoy a goose dinner at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baum
gart. The day was spent in a gen
eral good visit and musical num
bers heard, by Misses Vada and Anna
Mae Baumgart. As the day ventured
around to the departing hour a de
licious lunch was served by Mrs.
Baumgart. All departed for home
having enjoyed the day immensely.
Those participating in the event
were: Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Baumgart
and children, Herbert, Betty Mae,
and Billy, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ren
ner and son, Richard, Mr. and Mrs.
Will Renner and the hostess. Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Baumgart and daughters,
Vada and Anna Mae.
CASS CO. REPRESENTATIVE
Rea F. Patterson, well known
Plattsmouth man, has been named as
Cass county representative of the
Xew England Mutual Life Insurance
Co., of Boston, according to an ad
vertising announcement appearing in
this issue of the Journal. Rea has
had extensive business and financial
experience and should make a good
man in this position.
Lesson Study!
By L. Neitzel, Murdock, Neb.
Lord" or "Amen" would be called an
'eccentric.' If no more in the
church here, it will resound through
the heavens. (See Rev. 7:12) Then
the preacher opens the scroll and
he people "stood" when the sacred
word is read. This should be the
order in all churches and wherever
the Word is read it shows our rev
erence for it. Now follows a part of
the service of the greatest import
ance and they read out of the law
of God "distinctly." Here we would
register a vigorous protest against
those whispering, squeaky voices that
are so often heard from the pulpit,
that cannot be heard 10 feet away
and not be understood. God never
calls a man to speak for him, that
maybe a giant in stature, and has a
little mosquito voice, and when he
ha3 a voice will not use it. Listen!
"And He, (Jesus) opened His mouth
and taught them." (Matt. 5:2). Speak
distinctly and loud enough, so you
can be understood.
A long service. No one looked and
snapped his watch to call the preach
er's attention, that it was time to
quit. None went to sleep cither, as
some do in churches; they don't sleep
in theaters and movies.
Then the 13 priests and 13 levites
went among the people and explained
the word. From morning until noon,
at least six hours, alternate reading
and expounding, and the people were
'attentive," paid attention. What an
inspiration is an attentive audience
to a preacher and teacher!
John A. Hutton ha3 this to say
about preaching: "I never had an
other conception of my ministry than
that as an expounder of the word of
Ood. If wo want to bo fresh, and
deep, and true, with the shadow of
eternity brooding upon our words, let
us bury our heads in the Bible."
Following this service the people
were ready for jubilation; a proclam
ation was issued to call it a holy day
unto Jehovah; a day of rejoicing.
That must be the result of every ser
vice to have the people better than
they were before. Have our services
that effect? How often do people
leave the house of God disappointed,
net having been fed on the bread of
life but stories for entertainment.
The Word of God satisfies every need
of man. Praise God! See the emo
tional part of the people there was
"mourning and weeping" for some
reason; then there was joy and glad
ness, because they had "understood
the words."
P. P. Bliss had sought the im
mortal strain of the Word when he
tunes his lyre and sings:
"Sing them over again to me,
Wonderful words of life;
Let me more of their beauty see,
Wonderful words of life.
Words of life and beauty.
Teach me faith and duty;
Beautiful words, wonderful words.
Wonderful words of life."
Nehawka
Stuart Rough was a visitor with
his brother, John Rough at Tekamah
on last Sunday,.
F. R. Cunningham who conducts a
saw mill at Weeping Water was
spending the week end at home. j
J. H. Steffens and the kiddies and'
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemon were at-!
tending a show at Nebraska city
last Sunday.
W. O. Troop and wife were visit
ing with friends and doing some
shopping in Plattsmouth on Monday
of this week.
Ray Creamr and wife were visit
ing in Murray and looking after some
business matters in Plattsmouth as
well on last Saturday.
Albert Young and Fred L. Ilild
were making some feed bunks and re
pairs about the farm home of W. O.
Troop on Monday of this week.
C .Steffens and wife of Lorton,
where Mr. Steffens is engaged in the
banking business, was a visitor in
Nehawka last Sunday, guests of his
brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. D.
Steffens.
Dr. and Mrs. Henry W. Walters
were visiting with friends in Lin-
I tn Vn thA loot CunJnv tVio
driving over to the big town for the
day, visiting the parents of Mrs.
Walters.
Miss Ruth Palmer, who i3 the
teacher of the school at Johnson was
spending the week end at the home
of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M.
Palmer where all enjoyed the time
very pleasantly.
Winfield Scott Norris and wife
were over to Plattsmouth last Mon
day morning visiting with friends
and locking after some business mat
ters for a short time. Mr. Norris will
celebrate his SOth birthday anniver
sary on the 23rd of the coming Febru
ary. Robert Shrader who has been in
very poor health for some time and
who has been making his home with
his sister, Mrs. Charles Cramer, re
turned to the home of his son, Mont
Shrader and is making his home there
at the present. lie is, however, feel
ing somewhat improved of late.
Changes Business Location.
Herbert Kuntz, who has been con
ducting his blacksmith shop in the
building of the late T. E. Fulton, has
moved to the Sain 'John 'building
and -will conduct the business there.
During the past few'dsys the moving
has been in progress.
Easiness Changes Hands.
With the election of J. J. Pollard
as manager of the Farmers Grain
company and arrangements made for
turing over the business to Mr. Pol
lard by Stuart Rough on December
15th, Mr. Pollard had on his hands
a task of disposing of his implement
business. Last week he disposed of
the business to Grenville Hcbner and
the latter took over the business on
Monday of this week.
Celebrates Passing- of Birthday.
Mrs. Emma Chriswisser was pass
ing her birthday last week, with her
many friends and relatives appro
priately celebrating the passing, and
as a feature had the pictures of a
group of relatives taken which when
completed will show a beautiful
scene at the Chriswisser home when
the celebration was being had.
United Brethren in Christ.
Rev. Otto Engebretson
Phone 2241
NEHAWKA CHURCH
Bible church school, 10 a. m.
Evening gospel service, 7:30.
Micl week prayer and praise meet
ing, Wednesday evening at 7:30.
The Woman's Society will have a
Christmas party on Wednesday, Dec.
18th at the Mason home.
The Otterbein Guild meets on
Tiiursday evening.
Our Christmas program will be
given on Sunday evening, Dec. 22.
OTTERBEIN CHURCH
Bible church school 10 a. m.
Morning worship crvke at 11.
The young people will meet
Thursday evening.
The Woman's Society meets
Thursday.
Our Christmas program will
on
on
be
held on Monday evening, Dec. 23rd.
On Sunday, Dec. 15 our churches
will broadcast a program from radio
station KFNF, Shenandoah. This pro
gram will be heard from 3 to 4 p. m.
"Thanks be to God for the gift
of His Son." May we give.
Nehawka Woman's Club.
The Nehawka Woman's club met
at the home cf Mrs. Raymond Pol
lard with Mrs. Harold Dodson as as
sistant hostess.
Mrs. Merritt Pollard read "The
Christ Story," followed by a prayer
by Mrs. Norris.
A quarct composed of Mrs. Hall
Pollard, Mrs. Eugene Nutzmau, Mrs.
Will Ost and Mrs. Herbert Kuntz,
"a t-'
Saturday, 8 P. M.
A nice lot of Furniture Beds,
Chairs, Rockers, Lamps, Dress
ers, Wood Stove, (Child's Scoot
ers, Creeper, Automobile), Elec
tric Washer. Many home items
not listed. If you have any
to sell, bring it in.
Specialty Auction
House
Rex Younsr. Auct. 337 Main St.
sang two numbers.
The leader lor the meeting was
Junior Club, their theme. "Priceless
Jewels."
Miss Lucille Iladley presented Mrs.
E. II. Wescott of Plattsmouth, who
very beautifully sang, "Night of
Nights." Miss Verle Stone gave a de
lightful Christmas reading.
The living room contained a bril
liantly lighted Christmas tree with
gifts from "An Akwahen Alliance,"
secret friends of the club.
The tea table was very attractive
with its tall white candles and
touches of holly. Mrs. Carl Balfour,
president of the Senior Club and Miss
Darlene Carper, president of the Ju
nior Club, presided over the serving.
Guests included Mrs. E. H. Wes
cott, Plattsmouth. Mrs. Verner Lur.d
bcrg and Junior club members ot
Nehawka.
SPURN BERRY CONFERENCE
Washington. The lumber indus
try spurned the industrial tonfer
ence convened by George L. Berry,
co-ordinator tor industrial co-operation,
describing it as unnecessary
and unlikely "to contribute to indus
trial recovery, stability or progress."
A letter to Berry, signed by J. W.
Watzek, jr., president of the Nation
al Lumber Manufacturers' associa
tion said "lumber manufacturers
generally have recorded themselves
frankly opposed to the restoration
cf any form of legislation incorpor
ating the basic principles and pro
cedures of the national industrial re-
covery act. -
"They regard the principles undo
lying the code system ur? ir.compat- (
iblo with the opportunity lor con
tinued recovery ar.d tho further re
storation of employment in the lum
ber and timber 'products industries"
the letter said, -"and its procedures
in practice as fueapable of prompt.
uniform - arid equitable adminfstra
tion and enforcement."
SERVES TWO LIGHT WINES
Washington. Mrs. Franklin D.
Rocfevelt said 'that two American
light wines are served at state func
tions in the white house. This reiter
ation of her original pronouncement
when repeal became effective was
given in reply to press confrence
questions about the demand of dry
forces for complete prohibition in the
white house.
Then she was asked about the proj
ect of some republican women to
grow potatoes on their fashionable
front Iawn3 in protest against the
potato control act. "It is not up to
me to comment, on any decision of
the republican women," Mrs. Roose
velt said, adding she understood there
was "some confusion in people's
minds on thi3 question of potatoes."
FARM MEETINGS AT ORB
Ord, Neb.KA crowd of 00 persons
attended organized agriculture meet
ings in the hisrli school auditorium
and Ord city hail here. Speakers in
cluded Prof. F. E. Miii.schl, Mrs. An
rrcline Anderson and Dr. S. W. Al
ford. all of Lincoln.
Our 1936 Plymouths, Snicks and
Pontiacs are moving - - - and we
arc overloaded on used cars, ranging
Irom Liah-srade 1935 Chevys, Fords,
Plymcuths, Pontiacs and Buicks to J
cheaper Ood cars of all popular
makes of 1934, 1933, 1832 and 1931,
cs well as older cars.
These las$ be
Moved
To do this, we have cut prices
from $25.00 to $100.00 or more per
car for the remainder of this year.
Cur usual easy, low-finance rate is
available. Here are a few specials :
1931 Studebaker . $150
1 928 Buick Sedan 85
1926 Buick Coach 45
1929 Ford Roadster. . . 65
1 928 Essex 30
1929 Buick Coach 70
MAK iOTO 00.
Nebraska City, Nebr.
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Murray
Mrs. Catherine Perry, generally
known as Grandmother Perry, is
j spending a few weeks visiting at the
I home of her daughter, Mrs. W. A.
jCook, near Elmwood, where she will
! celebrate her S9th birthday anniver
sary next Friday.
Miss Deloris Barker, who has been
making her home in Avoca during
the school year and making her
home with her grandmother, Mrs.
Meyers, was a visitor for over the
week end at the home of her mother,
Mrs. Ella Barker.
Mrs. Everett Spangler, while quiet
ly observing her birthday at her
home last week, ,was most agreeably
surprised when her husband present
ed her with a new Plymouth de luxe
sedan, which she with the family
will greatly enjoy.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton B. Smith, of
Nebraska City, were calling on Mur
ray friends Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sporer were
doing some shopping in Omaha last
Friday and with the little daughters
were calling en Santa Claus.
John Davis and daughters were
Omaha visitors Saturday.
Postmaster Spangler is driving a
new Plymouth sedan, which he pur
chased recently.
Otto Schafer was transacting busi
ness in Omaha Friday of last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Kiser of west of
Mynard were in Murray Thursday,
bringing their daughter Beulah in
to have her arm dressed by Dr. Tyson.
The arm was fractured a few days
ago by a fall.
Mrs. Joseph Iludruk who was
taken to the hospital in Omaha some
two weeks ago for a:i operation, was
able to return home last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Boedeker were
in Omaha last Saturday, where Mr.
Boedeker was looking after some
business matters ar.d Mrs. Boedeker
was visiting with friends and doing
some shopping.
Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Carper and the
r liilH rnn worn o-'ir ctt: nf "Mr ( rnor'a
,. ; rarents, air. ana urs. Jonn urinin,
i - i
! in Lincoln, Sunday.
Albert Wheeler was in Lincoln as
a member of the federal jury. As he
was not among those sclented to hear
the case against Groceryman George
W. Norris, he returned home. Mr.
Wheeler says there were only nine
selected from the twenty-four jurors
and it was necessary to call a special
venier in order to get the remainder.
This is the case wherein perjury is
charged in connection with a recent
congressional hearing of the candi
dacy of Groceryman Norris for the of
fice of United States senator a few
years ago.
Tutt & Erubaeher have their store
neatly decorated for Christmas.
Numerous changes in the arrange
ment of lable3 and counters in the
Wagner cafe have greatly improved
the appearance cf that place of busi
ness. Gussie Brubacher and family spent
the day last Sunday as guests of Mr.
Brubacher's parents. Mr. and Mrs.
Edward Brubacher, of Plattsmouth.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt enjoyed a
visit in Plattsmouth last Sunday as
guests of their friends, Mr. and Mrs.
W. C. Tippens.
Mrs. J. D. Pitman, who has been
visiting with friends in Plattsmouth,
being a guest at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Ada Perry, during
the past two weeks, returned to her
home in Murray Monday morning.
Miss Dorothy Yost, daughter of
Mrs. Fred Drucker, who is a student
at the University of Nebraska, was a
visitor over the week end at the home
of her parents in Murray, enjoying
meeting her many friends here.
Albert Young was visiting friends
and looking after business matters
in Plattsmouth Sunday evening.
John Ilobscheidt, who is one of the
well known breeders and raisers of
fine hogs, making a specialty of the
Spotted Poland China line, recently
disposed of one of his fine boars to
John A. Davies and the animal will
head the herd of the latter.
L. D. Cros3er was in Lincoln on
Monday of this week, going to secure
a Pontiac car which he had just dis
posed of, to be delivered to a party
residing in South Dakota.
Mrs. Henry C. Long, who has not
been in the best of health for some
time, is now feeling considerably im
proved, which will be good news to
her friends here and elsewhere over
the county.
George E. Nickles and Parr Young
drove to Omaha Monday to look af
ter some business matters.
Ray Fredericks of Nebraska City,
Otto Wohlfarth, of Plattsmouth,
.wa3 looking after business matters
here Monday, connected with the
disposal of a car.
John Wiles is driving a new two
door Chevrolet car which he pur
chased last week through Otto Wohl
farth, representative of the Cass
County Chevrolet company.
GIFT SUGGESTIONS
CHRISTMAS
Kodaks
Kodak Albums
Kodak Supplies
Kodak Enlargements
Copying and Enlarging
Traveling Sets
Bill Folds
Shaving Sets
Safety Razors
Cigars
if Weyrich & Hadraba
Plattsmouth, Nebr.
w. &
New Books at Library
There are a number of new books
now on the shelves at the Murray
library, available to borrowers. In
cluded among them are "Old Jewels"
and "Spring Came on Forever," two
of the popular new books. There are
also a number of others that space
does not permit listing. If you are in
search of some good reading mater
ial, visit the Murray library, where
i yen will find a good selection at all
times.
Entertainment at Church
The ladles and members of the
Bible school of the Christian church
are arranging the presentation of
a Christmas entertainment and pro
gram at the church on Monday even
ing, December 23rd. A treat will be
provided for each child and a worth
whileprogram rendered for the en
tertainment of the audience. The
public is invited to attend. Watch for
further announcement next week.
Visited in Weeping Water
William Sporer and son, Martin
were railed to Weeping Water last
Saturday to look after some business
matters, being accompanied by their
wives and the children of Martin.
While the men were looking after
the business matters that called
then! there, the ladies and children
were visiting with friends.
Mrs. Lester Long Seriously 111
Mrs. Lester Long, who was taken
suddenly ill last week and was re
moved to the Clarkson hospital in
Omaha for treatment, is still there.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Kennedy and Mr.
Long were in Omaha Sunday for a
visit at hed bedside and the husband
was back again Monday. Although
(he physicians at the hospital give
the relatives much encouragement,
hed condition still remains critical.
Entertained Friends Sunday.
Mrs. J. H. Faris and family en
tertained at their home near Murray
last Sunday, having as guests a
large number of friends and rela
tives. A sumptuous dinner was serv
ed to which all did full justice. In
cluded among those present were Mrs.
Callie Myers, of Eozeman, Montana;
Mrs. Ralph McNamee of Brush, Colo
rado; Mr. and Mrs. Venner and Mr.
and Mrs. Anderson, of Lincoln; G. F.
and II. B. Copenhaver and Mr. and
Mrs. T. W. Copenhaver, of Syracuse,
Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. C. Snavcley,
Mrs. Bettie Copenhaver and Wesley
and Bessie Copenhaver and Mr. and
Mrs. George Rieke and son Wayne, of
Union. These are all relatives of
the Faris family.
Christmas shoppers will find as
low prices and high quality right
here at home as in the big city
stores, and save themselves a lot
of inconvenience. Read the Jour
nal Christmas ads.
MADE BETTER
LOOK BETTER
SERVE BETTER
MURRAY HARDWARE
A. L. Carper, Prop.
Harness . Hardware Flurr.blng
Eveready Flashlights
Stationery
Fountain Pens
Pen and Pencil Sets
Perfumes
Toilet Waters
Compacts
Manicure Sets
Decorations
and Pipes
HAS0N CITY MAN BURNED
Mason City, Neb. Charles E. Car
roll, Mason City cream and produce
buyer, was burned critically here
late Saturday night but physicians
Sunday said they held considerable
hope for his recover.
Carroll suffered critical burns
about the face, neck, arms and back,
lie was taken to a Broken Bow hos
pital. The Mason City man's cloth
ing was burned almost completely
from his tody but help arrived in
time to extinguish the f:re ajid prob
ably save his life. He had washed
jhis hands in gasoline and then wiped
them on his clothing. When he light
ed his pipe, his clothing ignited and
burned him.
YOUTHFUL H0LBUIS SOUGHT
Or.-.aha. Police Sunday were
searching for two youths who late
Saturday night held up Carl Lang,
proprietor of three grocery stores
here, and robbed him of between
$1,500 and $2,000.
Lang told police he v. as accosted
by two armed men as he was enter
ing the driveway to the garage: at
his home. He said the pair forced
him to drive back to hi3 main store,
open the safe and hand over re
ceipts he collected as far back as
Thursday from all three of his estab
lishments. He said he deposited the
receipts, including many checks, in
the safe. The checks, however, were
returned to him by the bandits.
JOIN CHORAL UNION
Lincoln. -Five Cass county stu
dents at the University of Nebraska
are members of the Universal Choral
Union which will sing Mendelssohn's
"Elijah" Sunday afternoon, Dec. 15.
They are: Lois Bestor, Emily Lor
enz, Mary Anne Rosencrans, and Lois
Giles of Plattsmouth and Dorothy
Yost of Murray.
This is the first time "Elijah" has
been presented by the chorus, which
in past years has sung the "Mes
siah." Howard Kirkpatrick is di
recting the chorus of 275 voices,
which will be accompanied by the
Lincoln Symphony orchestra.
THEATER MANAGER MISSING
McCook, Neb. Friends of Otto
Brown, manager of the Fox theater
here, expressed concern Tuesday over
his prolonged absence. He has been
away from his home since Sunday
night, his whereabouts being un
known. Chet Miller of Denver, district
manager, and Fred Glass of Boul
der, Colo., former manager here, ar
rived Tuesday to take charge of the
theater pending the arrival of the
newly named manager, John Taylor
of Rawlins, Wyo.
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