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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 1937.
he IPlattsmoutti Journal
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MANLEY NEWS
Albert W. Seiker, of Elmwood, en
Joyed a visit last Thursday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Mocken
haupt. Miss Carrie Shafer, who resides
south of Weeping Water, visited
friends in Manley a short time last
Wednesday.
Messrs and Mesdaines James M.
Carper and Edward Murphy, of Lin
coln were guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. John R Carper on last
Thursday.
Oust Krecklow. accompanied by
William Sheehan. Sr., were in Omaha
last Tuesday, delivering stock at the
stockyards there fpr Mr. Sheehan and
Paul Fleming.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stander and
the kiddies enjoyed a visit near Fort
Calhoun, north of Omaha, last Sun
day, calling on friends and returning
home in the evening.
John Bcrgmann and sister. Miss
Hetty and Fred Rea and wife of
riattsmouth were in Manley last
Monday, coming to attend the card
party given by the Altar society.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Rauth
were guests last Sunday at the home
of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Franlc
Taylor, who have resided near Alvo
for a number of years since moving
from near Weeping Water, where
they formerly lived.
Linas Massoth. who has been pick
ing corn for Herman Rauth since
the latter was injured, was taken ill
last week and is still confined to his
bed. although he is feeling better at
this time, and hopes to be able to
resume work soon.
While preparing dinner last Sun
day, Mrs. II. J. Hohman suffered a
severe cut on one of her fingers when
the knife she was using slipped. She
was taken to a doctor, where six
stitches were required to close the.
jagged wound. At present she is
reported getting ; along, nicely. ; J
Had a Most Delightful Time''
The Altar Society of St. Patrick's
Catholic church gave a card party
last Monday night that was very
largely attended. More than a hun
dred and fifty tickets were sold, the
hall being packed. The luncheon was
served by the Omar Milling company
of Omaha, with the sandwiches be
ing prepared by their representative
who also gave the ladies a talk on
PUBLIC AUCTION
As I have bought Phillip Flamig's
farm equipment. I will sell at pub
lic auction 2 miles north of Weeping-
Water, on Highway 50. one and
a half miles east and one mile ;;outh
of Manley; eight miles south of
Louisville, on
Friday, Nov. 19th
beginning at 11:30 . m.. with lunch
served on the grounds.
Six Head of Horses
One team bay marcs, nmooth
mouth, weight 2600: one gray mare,
smooth mouth, weight 160O; one
gray mare, smooth mouth, weight
1200: one sorrel mare, smooth mouth,
weight 140; blue roan gelding, com
ing 2 years old.
Thirteen Head of Milk Cows
Four high grade Shorthorn cows;
three Holstein cows, fresh; four high
grade roan Shorthorn cows; two
white heifers.
Machinery
One Schutler wagon, complete;
one rack and steel running gear; one
Fairbanks-Morse No. 1 grinder; one
Janesville disc. 8-foot; one McCor
mick 5-foot mower; one riding cul
tivator; one "wide-tread John Deere
lister; one John Deere sulky plow,
1C .inch; one John Deere gang plow,
14 .inch; one new McCormick-Deer-ing
corn planter, 110 rods wiring;
one running gear; one Imperial press
drill. 12 disc; one new Deering har
row cart; one 3-section steel harrow;
one No. 6 Letz grinder; one Nebras
ka Clipper 16-in. walking plow; one
Moline broadcast seeder; one Fairbanks-Morse
2 h. p. gasoline engine;
one" wide-tread Case lister, in good
shape; one John Deere gang plow,
12 inch; -one Emerson 1-row cultiva
tor., complete, one 1-horse drill; three
pets of harness; some small tools;
one ice box; one White washing ma
chine, with power attachment: one
clothes wringer; one oil barrel and
pnany other articles.
Terms of Sale
2Q and under, cash. If time is de
sired, see the clerk of sale, or arrange
jvith your banker.
Thorwald Hansen,
. Owner.
REX VOUNO. Auctioneer
S1ANLEY STATE BANK, Clerk
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the making of various kinds of
sandwiches. More than 300 cups of
delicious hot coffee were also served.
Spent Sunday at . Eagle
Mr. and Mrs: Fred Fleischman
went to Weeping Water Sunday, at
which place they picked up 'Mrs.
Louise Wannamaker, a sister of Fred,
and all went to Eagle, where they
were guests for the day at the home
of an aunt of Fred, Mrs. Louise
Wachter, who is 94 years of age and
an invalid following a recent stroke
of paralysis. Their visit greatly
cheered the aged lady.
Enjoyed Supper at Holy Trinity
Last Thursday there was given a
very fine supper by the ladies of the
Holy Trinity Catholic church south
east of Avoca. . A number from Man
ley went over to attend and felt well
repaid for their trip. Those who went
were A. V. Stander and wife, Mr.
and Mrs. John F. Carper, H. J. Hoh
mann and wife, Mr and Mrs. John
C. Rauth and Miss Teresa Rauth.
Entertain No-Name Club
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws enter
tained the members of the Xo Name
club of Manley and Weeping Water
at their home last Tuesday evening,
which was attended by all the mem
bers of this organization that in
more than four years of existence
has been unable to find a suitable
name. However, the members have
not found it difficult to provide a
most-enjoyable time at their various
get-together meetings, and this latest
was no exception.
Entertained Altar Society
The Altar society of St. Patrick's
church was entertained at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. Harry O'Brien one
afternoon last week, Mrs. Hugh
O'Brien being assistant hostess. A
must Dleasant time was had by. all.
. . . . beln-cllmaxed-with
the serving
ments.
of 'deltcfons' refresfc-
Many Attend Gathering of Friend
Last Monday evening a large num
ber accepted the Invitation of Mr.
and Mrs. L. A. Wiseman of Weep
ing Water to be their guests at a
social get-together party. First on
the program was the sumptuous swp
per that was served. After this, social
conversation and some very spirited
pinochle games kept the guests there
until a late hour. '
Those present included Messrs and
Mesdames Oscar Dowler, Herman
Rauth, John Bergman and Rudolph
Bergman, of Manley; Frank Taylor
and wife of Alvo and Mr. and Mrs.
Ralph Keckler of Weeping Water.
Entertain Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert and
daughter entertained Sunday evening
in honor of their relatives, Mr. and
Mrs. Bemer Renaas of Elkton, South
Dakota, who are here visiting. Mrs.
Schliefert and Mrs. Renaas are cou
sins (and the Vogler families).
Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.
George Vogler and family Mr. and
Mrs. Henry Vogler and family, Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Hell and son, Mr.
and Mrs. August Jochim, Mr. and
Mrs. Chris Schliefert and Herman,
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Vogler and daugh
ter, Mrs. Lcda Meisinger and -Norma,
Mr. and Mrs. August Kupke and fam
ily, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wendt, Mr.
and Mrs. Orville Ragoss, Mr. and Mrs.
Flank Koterzina and family, Mr. and
Mrs. Louis Kupke and family, Mr.
and Mrs. George Vogler and son, Mrs.
Edna Meisinger and daughters,, Dor
othey Rohrdanz and the host and hos
tess, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert
and Minerva.
River navigation will open up a
now industrial field In the smaller
Nebraska river towns.
GIVE AN
There's anlngersoll
for every member
of the family
watches for pocket,
. wrist or handbag at
- prices from 91.25.
.You can buy them
- at stores right here
In town. .
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ews
Attorney Guy Clements was call
ed to Omaha and Blair last Tues
day, having business matters to look
after.
Arthur Wallen, residing south of
town, and Orville Miller in town, are
both driving new 193S model Chev
rolet cars.
John A. Box and wife and Miss
Lillian Muenchau were . guests at
Kansas City from Friday until Mon
day evening of last week.
J. L. Hayes and wife entertained
a group of friends last Tuesday even
ing, when bridge was played, follow
ed by the serving of refreshments.
Henry Mollens was a visitor in
Lincoln last Monday, going to look
after some business matters and pur
chasing some supplies for his shoe re
pair business.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Monning and
Mrs. Emily Gonzales were guests at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E.
Walker at Seward last Sunday. The
three ladies are sisters.
Norville Bothwell attended the
twelfth district Legion convention at
Nebraska City last Tuesday. Mrs.
Bothwell had intended to accompany
him, but could not get anyone to
assist in the store and so had to re
main at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Interline and
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stanton were
among the various cream station op
erators who went to Plattsmouth last
Friday to take the examination re
quired to obtain their new licenses
for testing cream.
Lester Christian, who is the new
night policeman has been having a
lot of explaining to do to get people
used to the new parking regulations
provided in a recent ordinance, but
after prolonged efforts has now about
solved the situation and it is only
occasionally that anyone parks in the
wrong manner.
Members of the Rebekah lodge in
Elmwood held their regular meeting
at the hall last Tuesday evening.
At the conclusion of the regular or
der of business a fine supper was ar
ranged, with a number of brother
Oddfellows joining them. The hall
has recently been papered and re
decorated and presents a most in
viting appearance.
Armistice Day
Armistice Day was observed in a
most becoming and patriotic manner
in Elmwood with the various places
of 'business being closed. In tlie eveh-
the American Leglonf " """'
Visited at Raymond Sunday
Mr. andi-Mrs. George -W. Blessing,
Sr., and George Blessing Jr., and
family spent the day last Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Talhursr, at Raymond, which is west
or' Lincoln. .
' Thumb Getting Better
While engaged in getting the bulbs
and various roots in the ground ready
for their sleep during the winter,
Oral Kuehn got his thumb' tangled
with a piece of broken glass buried
beneath the surface and the member
was badly cut. Although jt is heal
ing satisfactorily, it is still very sore.
Presented with Bouquet
Mrs. Addie Fleischman, who with
ber husband conduct the cafe, found
time last week to gather a very
pretty boquet of late fall flowers,
which she presented to Mrs. Helen
Schneider, the postmistress, and her
assistant. Miss Hazel Olsen. The flow
ers were displayed in the postofTice,
where they were admired by many.
Attended District Convention
A considerable number of the
members of American Legion post
No. 247 of Elmwood attended the
district convention in Nebraska City
last Tuesday. In the delegation from
here were Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Cook,
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Winkler, and
Messrs N. D. Bothwell, Everett Lynn,
Merle McKay and Walter Hill.
Spending Winter in West
R. M. Dennis, who ha3 not been in
the bent cf health, left last week for
Lcs Angeles, where he will spend the
greater part of the winter.. He has a
son and daughter residing there vho
were vory desirious that he come out
and visit them, providing him with
El
YANKEE Si. 50
transportation, and so he concluded
he would escape the chilling winter
here and see if his health could not
be improved in the mild climate of
the west coast. The son and daugh
ter residing there, whom he will
visit, are Leland Dennis and Mrs.
Alfred Race.
Ministers and Wives Here
At the meeting of the Cass County
Methodist Ministers held in Elm
wood on Armistice day, Rev. Homer
Fintell and wife were host and hos
tess to the visiting ministers and
their wives. The men conducted their
business session at the church while
Mrs. Fintel was busy entertaining
the wives, assisted by a number of
the ladies of the church,, at the par
sonage. Following the completion of
their business meeting the men also
repaired to the" parsonage, where a
dinner was served. It was a most en
joyable occasioa for the ministers
and their wives.
On the Go Most of Week
J. P. Cobb received a call from his
brother-in-law, Harry Streeter, who
resides at Buffalo Gap, in the Black
Hills country of South Dakota not
far from Hot Springs and Rapid City,
saying he would be in Omaha on a
certain day with five cars of cattle.
Mr. Cobb drove to the city to meet
him and they enjoyed a most pleas
ant visit together as well as looked
after the business which both had
in Omaha. Later Mr. Cobb proceeded
to Lincoln to attend the meeting of
the State Bankers association, tele
phoning his wife to meet him there.
Mr. Cobb was particularly pleased
with the address made by a repre
sentative of the packing industry,
who gave warning that lower prices
for all farm products are in store,
and also gave his audience a close
up analysis of the money situation.
Between his trip to Omaha and at
tendance at the Bankers' association
meeting, Mr. Cobb was kept pretty
much on the go for several days.
SPEAKS TO THE GRADES
From Tli urs Jay's Daily
There were programs held today
in the grade schools of the city and
which covered the theme of Armistice
day. At the junior high school Coun
ty Attorney J. A. Capwell was the
main speaker, this making hi3 sixth
appearance before this group of the
school. The young people also pre
sented a very entertaining program
of recitations and songs.
County Treasurer John E. Turner
spoke in the CentVal building to the
young people oh the meaning of
Armistice day.
In the other grade schools, the
teachers had arranged and present
ed very fine programs.
EDITOR SUFFERS BURNS
From Friday's Daily
Glen Rutledge, publisher of the
Nehawka Enterprise, was burned
Thursday when trying to extinguish
a flaming can of gasoline. He had
been filling the. gasoline tank for
his linotype and was using a can
that leaked. After filling the tank
Mr. Rutledge had set the can down,
not noticing that there was a small
leak and as he lit a match the gas
caught fire. He carried the can out of
the printing office and in this suf
fered a burn on the neck and also
one hand. The burns are not con
sidered serious and he was back at
work as usual today.
INSTALL NEW PUMFS
The Ofe service station at Seventh
street and Chicago avenue, are now
installing new gas pumps to replace
those formerly in service. The pumps
are of the very latest type and will
be a fine addition to the equipment
of the plant.
The pumps are being installed on
the "island" where the former pumps
were placed.
EASTERN STAR
Home Chapter 1S9 will meet Wed
nesday at 7:30 p. m. for initiation.
Don't Neglect Them I
Nature Aeagni the kidneva to
IJiaryeloua job. Their task ia to keep the
flowing blood stream free of an excess of
,5 "TP"". The act of living Ufa
ttttljit constantly producing wastv
rriattPT the kidneys must remove frona
'Wood If good health ia to endure.
when the kidneys fail to function as
Nature Intended, there ia retention of
'te that may cause body-wide dis
tress. One ir.sy suffer nagging backache,
persistent headache, attacks of dizziness,
getting up nights, awelling, puffiness
under th eyca feel tired, oervous. all
worn out.
Frequent, scanty or burning passages
in ay be further evidence of kidney or
bladder disturbance.
The recognized and proper treatment .
Is a diuretic medicine to help the kidneya
tf rid of excess poisonous body waste. .
se Doan Piiu. They have bad more
than forty years of public approval. Are
endorsed the country over. Insist C8
Mjoan . com at alt drug stores.
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PRAISED FOR CHILD WELFARE
In speaking on "Child Welfare"
before the district Legion convention
at Nebraska City Tuesday, Depart
ment Commander Ted Metcalfe paid
i tribute to Plattsmouth Legion post
"or what he termed an example of
outstanding Ayork along ths line. He
referred to the Legion's free shoe
fund for underprivileged children of
the community, raised through Com
munity Building club membership
and told how a total of 140 pairs of
?hoes and overshoes were distributed
here last winter. "If that isn't an
example of unselfish community ser
vice and child welfare work com
bined, then I don't know what is,"
said Commander Ted.
Later, when cold weather sets in,
it is the plan of the Legion trustees,
administering the Community Build
ing club funds to revive the shoe
distribution so that no child will
have to remain home from school on
iceount of lack of footwear.
CREAMERY WINS
From Thursday's Daily
The Creamery took two out of
the three games in a league match
last night. Cap Gayer's 15S was high
score of the evening. Jay Kennedy's
136 was next. Splits on the Engi
neers' team were plenUful and held
them down although they had a 50
pin per game handicap.
Individual scores:
Creamery Gayer, 391; Ofe, 364;
Konell. 421; Walden, 366; Scheutz,
382. Total, 1924.
U. S. Engineers Reiser, 332; Gil
Ian, 275; Johnson, 332; Rhoades,
292; Kennedy, 301; Handicap, 150.
Total, 1S25.
HAVE GOOD MEETING
From Friday's Daily
Last evening the local aerie of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles held a very
interesting meeting at the building
and with a pleasing attendance of
the members. The Eagles are staging
a national wide membership cam
paign and the local aeria has had
a pleasing increase in their member
ship. Following the business session,
cards were enjoyed as well as refresh
ments. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE
Friday afternoon at the office of
County Judge A. H. Duxbury, Miss
Grace Eldora Macklin and Clarence
Albeit Berry, both of Avoca. were
married. .The marriage lines were
read by Judge Duxbury and at the
close of the ceremony the newiyweds
returned to Avoca where they will
reside on a farm near there.
MARRIED AT CITY HALL
Wednesday afternoon at the office
of Judge C. L. Graves at the city
hall, occurred the marriage of Miss
Aletha Mae McCowen of Clarinda.
Iowa and Mr. DeWayne E. Lee of
Council Bluffs. The marriage cere
mony was w itnessed . by Harry E.
Graves of Lincoln and Chief of Police
Joe Libershal.
HERE FROM MANLEY
From Friday's Daily
Mrs. Jane Steinkamp and son, Roy
and Ted Harms, of Manley were visi
tors in the city today, looking after
some matters in the county court.
They were accompanied by Attorney
C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water.
STILL IN SERIOUS CONDITION
The conditions of Isaac Gochenour,
who was taken, ill several weeks ago
remains very critical at the family
home in this city. The patient has
been bedfast the greater part of the
time and his condition has given the
family a great deal of worry.
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i jaw
Wabash News
Ralph Creamer was shelling his
corn last week, delivering same to
the Wabash elevator. John Wood was
assisting with the hauling of the
grain.
The feed grinding equipment of
John B. Elliott was at the farm of
R. L. Stanley last Wednesday, being
engaged in grinding feed for Mr.
Stanley. Leslie Bosworth was assist
ing with the work of handling the
Crain to the grinder and storing the
feed.
Members of the Royal Neighbors
of America of Manley were guests
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John
Murphy, west of Wabash last Thurs
day, at which time the regular meet
ing of the organization was held. A
most delightful social hour followed
the business session.
Lawrence Earhardt shelled corn
last week, delivering the grain to
the Elmwood elevator. A. F. Rauth
of York came down and secured a
large truck load of the shelled corn,
which he took back to his home near
York to be used in feeding his stock.
The corn crop in that vicinity was
a well night complete failure again
this year due to drouth.
Rock Crusher at Work
A rock crusher has been establish
ed on the farm of Arthur Wiles east
of Wabash, where the work of crush
ing rock i3 going forward with a
good daily output. Some of the
crushed rock has been used in the
construction of a foundation wall in
Weeping Water. In addition, much
of the output from this crusher will
be used in the construction of four
miles of rock surfaced road running
west from Weeping Water and five
miles in the vicinity of Alvo.
Mrs. Lawton Very Low
Mrs. Henrietta Lawton. one of the
oldest inhabitants of Wabash and as
well one of the oldest persons resid
ing here in point of age. is very ser
iously ill at her home. Her son, Harry
Lawton, of Radford. Virginia, where
ho is an employee of the Norfolk &
Western railroad, accompanied by
his wife, are now here at the horn;
a
of the mother, rendering such as
sistance as possible. Mrs. Grace Ry
mer, a daughter, of Lincoln, and an
other son. Homer H. Lawton, who
resides at Murdock. are also at the
bedside of the mother much of the
time. The many friends of this ex
cellent woman are hoping that she
may rally from her illness and be re
stored .to good health.
Attended Funeral in Omaha
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Towle, accom
panied by Mrs. Una McHugh, went
to Omaha last Tuesday, where they
attended the funeral of the . late
Frank Hill, a brother of J. J. Hill,
now of Denver, but formerly of this
vicinity. The deceased man was the
husband of a sister of Mr. Towle and
Mrs. McHugh. who died some three
yeart .ago. and was buried in the
Wjvbash cemetery. Mr. J. J. Hill
also came from Denver to attend the
funeral of his brother and visited in
Murdock 'briefly at the home of his
sister-in-law, Mrs. McHugh. .
Now Ready for the Snow
Road Commissioner Lois Schmidt,
with the assistance of Will Murfin,
BE MY GUEST
Wednesday, Nov. 17th
for free picture show and, free
lunch at noon. All are cordially
invited. Wednesday, Nov. 17th.
J. B. Elliott, Jr.
The John Deere Dealer
Phcne No. 27 Alvo, Nebr!
MONEY
SAVING
At Your Drug Store
have completed the. work of hauling
the snow fence 'to the proper places
and erecting same to protect the
highway from snow drifts this com
ing winter. They finished up this
w-ork a few days ago and are now
ready for the snow, come when it
may.
Home from the South
For a week Mr. and Mrs. Sher
man Hardaway were visiting at the
home of their youth at Fairplay.
Dunnegan, Bois D'Arc andW'illard.
Missouri, enjoying very much the all-too-brief
time they were able to re
main there. They left Wabash early
Monday morning and arrived at
Fairplay that evening, notwithstand
ing the fact that they had some de
tours to make. On their return trip,
they came west through Kansas,
leaving Fairplay in the morning and
arriving here about 7 o'clock that
same evening. They had a passenger
back with them, a Mrs. Thorsen who
was coming to Weeping Water to
visit with her sister, Mrs. Woodio
Dixon.
Both going and coming, Sherman
observed the condition of crops, and
reports that the wheat looks good in
racst places, but Kansas has the best
prospects for a crop this coming year
of any place he visited.
LAND, FARM and
RANCH BARGAINS
FOR SALE Duroc Jersey boars. Otto
Schaeffer. nl5-5tw
9 ACRE TRACT FOR RENT
Nine acre tract for rent on high
way 75, 9 miles south of Plattsmouth.
Mrs. Hansine Hansen, Tele. 3021,
Murray, Nebr. ltw
FOR SALE OR RENT
20 acres improved, north edge of
Plattsmouth. Nebr. Bond & Mort
gage Corp. o26-tfd&w
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