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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, MAY 26, 1938. Ihc Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-cla mall matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, 2.60 per year. Beyond 600 miles, 3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. Weeping Water Oscar Duncan and Ralph Borne meier were looking after business in Omaha last Monday. Earl Oldham was in Omaha Tues day of this week delivering a truck load of poultry and bringing home "a load of feed. John Bergman from near Mur dock was looking after business and visit insj friends in Weeping Water Friday of last week. A. W. W. Johnson who has been and still remains night watchman at Ihe stone quarries with the family moved to Avoca the early part of this week. John Bouiemeier and family of west of Murdock were guests for the day on last Sunday at the home of their sou, Ralph Bornemeier and wife in Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick 1 and daughter were over to Alvo a few days ago visiting for the day at the home of W. E. Palmeter, father of Mrs. Fitzpatrick. Among those who have recently purchased combines to aid in their farm wovk are Herman Reike. Fred Stohlman, Dr. J. W. Brendel. Otto Heil. Otto Reickman and August Reike. Mr. and Mrs. James Miller and Ut ile daughter. Dorothy, living near Murray were guests at the home of Mr. Miller's father, Peter K. Miller in Weeping Water for the day last Sunday. j. C. Stock was in Lincoln Sunday, visiting with a son at the hospital where he har- been for some time re ceiving treatment. The young man is feeling only fair but it is hoped will improve as time goes on. Miss Margaret Kimmel who has been teaching at Hartington, with cbe closini'; of school came to Weep ing Water and has been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. John Boltz and other triends a well as at the G. R. Dinger home. C. W. Everett and fatr.'Iy were in I'nion last Sunday visiting old time friends and visiting t'.e cemtery where Mr. Everett's father is buried. They were accompanied by Mrs. Rachel Everett, mother of C. W. Everett as well as bis sister I-eona and brother, Silas of Avoca. Burl Hansen of west of Weeping Water who has been very ill with pneumonia and has been cared for the best possible by the physicians, steadily grew worse and was taken to an Omaha hospital where he was compelled to undergo an operation to relieve his lungs of accumulated pus. His condition is very serious. The Basements Cleaned Out. The two basements which were under the buildings owned by C. H. Gibson and burned in the big fire, where the debris has lain since, were leaned out last week, with the pros pect, everyone is hoping, that an other building will be constructed. Fished and Dined Sunday. A party composed of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shields and Elmer Michelsen A WH A UK llM)M(i The Best Feed We Can Buy Our feeds have been a stand ard in Nebraska for 25 to 50 years and can be depended on for freshness, as the trucks ar rive each week. Prices right! Black Bros. Starter and Grower 25-lb. Sack $ .75 100-lb. Sack 2.45 Gooch's Best Starter 25-lb. Sack $ .75 50-lb. Sack 1.30 100-lb. Sack 2.45 Growing Mash 2.15 Growing Pellets 2.20 SALT! SALT! Sulphur Blocks, each 50 Gray Blocks, each 40 White Sacks, each 500 Amt-rlcnn. Morton or Vnrey'm One nck or a Carload 1II;HKT IMIICKS IAI FOR till-: AM. i:;;S and rolLTRY! PLATTSr.lOUTII CREAMERY Lower Main St. , Phops 94 33 were over to Louisville last Sunday where they were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chrlstensen. They all went to the Platte river where they en joyed the day out doors and fished to their hearts content and partook of a picnic dinner. This is all right so far. but we are not going to say how many fish they caught, but Mr. Michelsen did not fish so he was not disappointed when the fish were counted. 1 Second Building Now Complete. The new building which Troy L. j Davis has been building for the new store, the Blackbird store, which is to be established by Charles Find ley, has been completed, the fixtures installed and the painting and inter ior decorations completed, making- a very beautiful store room a?d will make a convenient place for the new business which is soon to be estab lished there. It is rumored that an other building will soon be erected, which will go a long ways toward filling the gap made by the fire. The building which is just now completed was built by local labor of people from Weeping Water with the single exception of the plastering, and all the material used was purchased in Weeping Water. Visiting in the West Mr. and Mrs. Thead Davis, Ed Bobbin. Elmer Klepser and father. Campbell Klepser made a merry party of citizens of Weeping Water who departed for Wyoming where they went for an outing and as well to visit the family of George McDaniel. They expect to return late Saturday. E. L. McCartney Feeling Fine. E. L. McCartney, better known as "Doc" who was at the hospital for some time where he underwent an operation for appendicitis after re turning home last week has con- ' tinned to improve and was able to return to the his work at the barber shop. Attended Alumni Banquet. Ralph Dinger, a graduate of the Weeping Water high school, now residing in Lincoln with his sister Mrs. Merlin Fernbaugh. also mem member of the grduating class a few years ago. were attending the alumni banquet and with Mr. and Mrs. John Kolz made a merry dinner party at the G. R. Binger home last Sunday. NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY The following selective books liave been added to the rental collection of the public library: "Free Land." by Rose Wilder Lane, a classic of American pioneer life; "nark Command," by W. R. Bur dett, a stormy history of Kansas be fore and during the Civil war. writ ten in fiction form; "Chariot of the Sun" by Eleanor E. Carroll, an ir rcstible tale of the south; "Wind Over Wisconsin." by August Der leth, a story of Wisconsin in the 1830's. Other books on the "seven day" shelf-are "Chan Osborne's Wife," by Hauck; "Raiders of the Spanish Peake" by Zane Grey and "On the Dodge" by Raine. XL P ' fcv,it I A'VVi' sans ! FRIDAY AND SATURDAY ! tm ur; m A I I.OM'. i! tci-:ri kt iiiii I.evi vt.uir- ntit Mlckrv Koonrv in 'Judge Hardy's Children with the Loves, Laughs and Heart -achts if a typical American family. Ilrvt-rly Itohertw i.fc ur It In 'Daredevil Drivers' Mutlmt-n of the SueWways lniiiK vou the thrill of your life. Also another episode of "Lone Ranger. Matinee Sat. Adults 25c Children. . .10c SUNDAY - MONDAY l-rk i.nble, llvriut Lov, Sprucrr Tracy ami l.louel linrrymore In 'Test Pilot' A picture that will pass any test. Your greatest ccrem thrill in ten years. Who onieil.v, ( nrtuon nild Xrnit SVXUAV MATIXKK AT 'i-.'.W Matinee, 1Q-25c . Nights, 10-30c TUESDAY ONLY ItlltCiMN I1V Jraurttr MacDounlil. MrlMon I'.dtly lu 'Naughty Marietta' Prougrht back as their greatest picture. Better than 'Rose Marie. Also Comedy and Prudence Penny in 'Penny's party.' Matinee at--:30.- All shows, 10 and 13c. All Shews, 10 and 15c Comlna fcund.y. June 3, for Flv Days .OW WaiTU AD SEVE" mVAKFS EAGLE HEWS ITEMS Chas. Trumble, Sr., is in Eagle visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Emma Judkins visited from Friday until Sunday with relatives la Lincoln. Miss Pauline Wall was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hyers near Alvo last Sunday. Miss Laura Smith was hostess to the Blackbird club at her home on Tuesday evening of last week. Mrs. Lena Gerdes and family of Lincoln visited last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Muenchau and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mick of Lin coln spent last Sunday with Mrs. Louisa Wachter and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Muenchau and family attended the commencement exercises in Alvo last Wednesday eve ning. Miss Virginia Trumble entertained the Misses Alberta Dreeszcn and Betty Jean Reeve at dinner last Thursday. Mrs. John Vlckers entertained the ladies of the Eastern Star Kensing ton at her home on Wednesday after noon. May ISth. Ralph Allen. Bob Allen and R. B. Morgan came out from Lincoln and visited on Sunday at the home of Mrs. S. E. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones and Jack motored to the western part of the state on Friday of last week. They visited ' relatives at Trenton and friends at Imperial. Miss Laura Smith had her tonsils removed last Saturday. She was able to come home on Sunday and is re covering quite well. Berneta Belle Earl suffered a very painful accident last Wednesday eve ning when a car door was closed catching two fingers. Miss Florence West returned home the latter part of last week from Meadow Grove where she has taught for the past several years. Miss Edith Robertson arrived home last Sunday morning from Merriman where she taught in the junior high school during the past semester. Mrs. Anna Earl and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Earl attended the funeral ser vices held for Mrs. Nora Royer in Elmwood last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Emiline Umland spent sev eral days last week in Palmyra at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Ransford and Mr. Hansford and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. Edee McKay and daughter of Palmyra were supper guests Saturday evening ( Mrs. Sophie Gerhard and Miss Jennie Ger hard. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scattergood and daughters, Faye and Dolores, visited last Sunday with Mrs. Scat tergood's brother, Roy Piersol and family of Tecumseh. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Peterson and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hughes of Lin coin called on Mrs. Mary Wachter and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Houston last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kelley and family of Bird City. Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffmeister and daugh ter of Weeping Water called on Mrs. Anna Earl on Monday of this week. The members of the sophomore class had a farewell party for Betty Jean Reeve at the home of Virginia Trumble on Tuesday evening of last week. Betty Jean will leave for her new home in Colorado soon. The members of the lirst year home economics class brought a child of pre-school age to school for two mornings last week to be a member of the nursery group for clas study. This part of the work has been greatly enjoyed by the home eco nomics classes for a number of years. Wedding Anniversary. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Ru dolph Umland gathered at their home Tuesday evening. May 24th to help them celebrate their 44th wed ding anniversary. The group in cluded Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pettit and family and Rudolph Umland of Lin coln, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Umland and family and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Umland and family. W. C. T. U. The W. C. T. U. held a special mother's meeting at the M. E. church last Friday afternoon. Nine mothers and their children were special guests. The children were enrolled as white ribbon recruits of the local union. Beside these guests each mem ber had invited two guests. Refresh ments Were served. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS HAY FOB, SALE Choice prairie and alfalfa hay in eplendid condition. Inquire of Har old Hull, RFD No. 2, Plattsmouth. ml6r4t sw Nehawka Frank Cox was a visitor in Weep ing Water Tuesday looking after some matters of business. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and son were callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ross last Sunday evening. While A. F. Sturm who has been so seriously ill for so many weeks is now able to be at the office at the lumber yard and is feeling pretty well he does not recover his strength. The Clarence Hansen agency of the Allis-Chalmers machinery sold a new tractor and outfit to Elmer Stoll last Saturday which will be used on the farm for the cultivation of his summer crops. Mrs. C. W. Alvord of Minneapolis, Minn., a sister of Mrs. Raymond C. Pollard, arrived iir Nehawka last week and has been visiting at the home of her sister. They are enjoy ing a very fine visit together. R. C. Pollard mailed an air mail letter to their daughter at North Platte about 12:30 and it was de livered at 4 o'clock in the afternoon, which he considers very good, while a letter to a point in Missouri took two days to deliver. Miss Beatrice Chapman departed for Avoca last Monday morning where she is to spend a number of days visitirig at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Pittman and also visit with a num ber of her young lady friends. Visited Friends Near Union. Mr. and Mrs. Rollo Sutton, and the children were over near Union last Sunday visiting at the home of H. A. Howard and family who are employ ed on the farm of Louis Sack. Mrs. Howard is a sister of Mr. Sutton. Sponsor Flower Show Tuesday. The Woman's club of Nehawka were sponsoring a very fine flower show Tuesday at the parloi3 of the Methodist church. It was proven be yond any 'suspicion of doubt that the people of Nehawka and vicinity are able to grow as beautiful flowers as any place in the country. Visited at Kansas City. Thomas Mason, jr.. the rural mail carrier out of Nehawka with his car took bis parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mason and little grandson !to Kansas City, Mo., ' last Sunday where they visited with the parents of Mrs. Thomas Mason Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Robbins, also with the little month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mason, Jr., whom they found in excellent condition. The little granddaughter who has been named Elizabeth Belle for her two grand mothers, was the center of attrac tion. To Hold Vacation Bible School. Since the closing of the public schools of Nehawka with time on the hands of the students the chinches of Nehawka have instituted a daily vacation Bible school which will continue for some two or three weeks and with competent in structors it is expected that, the en rollment will he large and the good which the school will do will be immeasurable. Visit Daughter at Kansas City. Last Saturday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pollard departed for Kan sas City where they went to visit their daughter. Mrs. T. J. Pollard and husband over the week end. They found the folks feeling fine and en oyed the visit very much. They re turned Sunday evening, leaving Kan sas City at 4 o'clock in the after noon and arrived home at 9 in the evening. Mr. Pollard says crops look fine between here and Kansas City with the wheat all headed out but the corn just about the same as here for many are still planting corn even down as far as Kansas City. There has been plenty of rain down that way. TALKS ON BIRDS Mrs. P. T. Heineman. who is known as a very earnest student of bird 1 if f and a devoted friend of the feathered residents of the community was a speaker at the Central school building Tuesday. Mrs. Heineman spoke to the children of the fifth grade, pupils of Miss Rose Prohaska. Her talk was most interesting and educational and brought to the young people a fuller realization of the necessity for the care and preser vation of the birds. USED JOHN DEERE Tractor, Cultivator and Power Lit in Perfect Condition! Priced Very Reasonable For Sale at Hansen's Garage Nehawka, Nebr. UNION ITEMS. Tom Hamilton has departed for Knoxville where he is to visit for some time with friends and relatives. John Banning of Alvo was a visi tor in Union last Monday, looking after some business and visiting his many friends. Ralph Opp was a business visitor in Plattsmouth last Monday, having some matters to look after as mayor of Union coming in the courts at the county seat. Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter, Miss Rachel of Lincoln were guests for the day in Union last Sunday at the home of W. H. Porter and wife and other friends. George Kuhl, instructor in the Union school with the closing of the school has signed as superin tendent of schools at Julian where he will serve the coming year. Wayne Ackley was in Omahatwo times last Monday morning with loads of mixed stock for the market, consisting of hogs and cattle from Arden Ruhman and Harry Gabelman and a number of others. Mr. and Mrs. John Banning of Alvo were visiting in Union last Sun day, guests while here at the home of Joseph Banning and Miss Pearl Banning, as well asat the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning. Ira Clarke has been having a cess pool made for the barber shop and has a sewer connected therewith which has given him a good outlet for the water which he is using in the pursuance of his business. Russell Schafer purchased the re maining amount of lumber which was thrown out when the shipment was picked over by the river work ers. He will use it in building some outbuildings and making repairs. Edward Towne who has been working with the Charles Land garage was taken suddenly ill last week and was compelled to keep to his bed for over the week end. He was reported as being some better the first of this week. Mr. and Mrs. John Guerra were cailed to Omaha Monday of this week where they went to consult a spec- ' ialist regarding the eyes of Mr. Guerra which has been giving this gentleman a great deal of concern the past few months. Mrs. Ray Norris. delegate from Cass county chapter at the national convention of the American Red Cross in San Francisco, returned home and reports a wonderful time. It is re ported that a $40 assessment has been asked from Cass county for relief in China. Frank Wilson and John Wood were in Union last Monday to secure Rev. W. A. Taylor to conduct the funeral of the late Herbert Austin of Wabash, who passed away last Sunday at the Veterans' hospital at Lincoln. The funeral was held at Wabash Tuesday. Air mail week was observed in Union last week, especialy on Thurs day, May 9th when the plane came and picked up the four pounds of letter which went to many points over the country. The postmaster feels very thankful for the aid the citizens gave in making air mail week a success. Mrs. Ray Collman of Colorado Ciiy. arrived in Union last week and visited a number of days and on her return to the home in the west, will take her little niece. Betty Austin home with her for the summer. Mr. Boll man who has boon very seriously ill for some time has of late shown some Improvement and is able to be out in a wheel chair when the weath er is nice. Visited in Avoca Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Ed MidkiiT were visiting in Avoca last Sunday, guests at the home of their son, Matthew Midkiff and family, where they found their little granddaughter, Doris just had her tonsils removed, and on then return home brought another grand daughter, Betty Jean, home with them for a week's visit. Miss Helen Giles Passes. Miss Helen Giles. 32, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Giles of Otoe coun ty, passed away in San Francisco following an attack of pneumonia. She had been engaged as a nurse in Chief House Paint, in 5's, per gallon . $2.90 Covers 550 Sq. Feet, 2 Coats, per Gallon Navajo Red Barn Paint, in 5's, gal.. .$1.25 Spar Varnish, per gallon $1.S0 SPECIAL OFFER Buy $3.00 Worth of Paint and Pay Only an Additional $2.09 (Cash) for a Regular $7.50 Globe D. EAY FRAWG Phone 2381, Union, Nebr. a San Francisco hospital. The re mains were shipped to Nebraska City where the funeral was held last Sunday, conducted by Rev. E. P. Booher of Union, directed by the Por ter funeral home of Nebraska City. Aged Couple Make Long Drive A. L. Brock, 82, and wife, 76, of Versailles, Mo., who have been visit ing in Buffalo, Wyoming, arrived in Union last Saturady evening and remained for over night, then con tinuing on to their home In Missouri. While here he visted with P. F. Rihn, with whom he became ac quainted through a mutual friend who was a patient in the hospital in Omaha with Mr. Rihn recently. Mr. Brock said he made the trip very well and hopes to be able to drive a car yet for many years. Home From Hospital. Mrs. Albert Rakes, who has been in the hospital in Nebraska City for the past week or more where she underwent an appendectomy was able to return home early this week. Visited with Relatives Here. Peter J. Becker of Patton, Cali fornia who arrived in Union last week was pleased to visit his brother, A. L. Becker and other members of the Becker family in Union for a number of days last week. He return ed to his home in the west following the very pleasant visit here. Near Top in Standings. The Union baseball team was win ner of the game played last Sunday with the Nebraska City team, win ning by the scoreof 14 to 3. The CCC boys who also played Auburn, before the Sunday games, were tied with the Union lads, and it is re ported they lost to Auburn, which was not confirmed. If the CCC boys had won they would be tied with Union, but if the lost a3 rumored, that would leave Union ocupying first place. Visit in Plattsmouth and Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans and son, Jimmie and his grandmother, Mrs. Jennie Frans and Mrs. L. F. Fitch were in Plattsmouth last Sun day where they visited the flower show, finding a wonderful display there. They continued on to Omaha from there where they attended the hobby show and also visited for a time with Mrs. Belle Frans and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Long. Eridge Club Entertained. The Union Bridge club which con sists of Mesdames D. Ray Frans. R. R. Andersen, Ida Roddy, George Stites, R. E. Foster, W. E. Reynolds, R. L. Upton. Eugene Roddy and Henry Ruhman, were guests at the home of Mrs. Wm. Kropp south of Union last Monday where the ladies enjoyed the afternoon and a delight ful luncheon. LEARN OF SECRET SERVICE The workings of the Federal Bu reau of Investigation was told Tues day to the members of the Rotary club at their weekly luncheon at the Stewart cafe. The operator present for the talk told of many of the important cases that had been handled in recent years. The kidnaping, illicit liquor rings, murders and other crimes that have been traced down successfully by the FBI was told as well as the methods of operating by the criminals and the means that were used in trapping them. The program was unusual and held the closest interest of all ot the club members as it opened a field far different from that of the usual programs. Ben McCarty, senior and Warren Reed, innior. were- heard in tneir farewells to the club and the young men made a very fine impression with their talks on what they had gained from Rotary. Blacksmith Closed Owing to poor health, I am com pelled to close my blacksmith shop located at Union for the summer. H. W. GRIFFIN Union, Nebraska 'It's Got More Ump-ff!' Says Standard Ads Nebraska Newspapers to Feature Popular Slogan for Standard Red Crown Gasoline. "Everybody likes zip and pep with plenty of get-up-and-go energy," says Standard. They like it in people they like it in music they like it in games and they certainly like it in hteir cars. And, according to 19uS way and one good word that de scribes it al ... "UMP-FF!" That's what it takes and that's what Standard believes motorists will find in the Special Summer Red Crown gasoline, now on sale. They have, therefore, released to Nebraska newspapers a series of "M ore Ump-ff?' advertisements, each and every one fairly bubbling with per sonality, humor, human interest, fas t moving copy and convincing facts. Be sure to watch this newspaper for future ads. According to our advance information, you are doubtlessly go ing to enjoy them. In line with Standard's rigid ad vertising policy, there will be no false claims or exaggerated copy used. All advertisements are amus ing, interesting yet forceful in their sincerity. The entire campaign will invite motorists to drive into Stand ard Oil Dealer's stations and try a tankful of this Special Summer Red Crown gasoline. Then, motorists are to judge for thems?lves, the longer mileage and added power it gives their cars. PRESENT FINE PROGRAM The residents of the Nebraska Ma sonic Home and infirmary were treat ed to a very fine program given by the talented musicians of the city schools. The program was sponsored by Home chapter of the Eastern Star and was in charge of Mr. and Mrs. John Janecek. The program was as follows: Piano Duet Mary Evers, Eliza beth Davis Mouth Harp SoloKenneth White Flora Belle Mead accompanist Tap Dance Donna Seiver, Betty !Deleski, Lois Wolever, Betty Iiamb lin, Jean Hudson, Donna Fae Ma- son, Dolores Ruse, Phyllis Bourek. Shirley Siever, accompanist Piano Solo Ruth Westover Vocal Solo John Jacobs Shirley Siever, accompanist Trumpet Solo Allan White Flora Belle Mead, accompanist Piano According Numbers Irvan Myers Song Hubert Babbit Shirley Siever, accompanist Reading Mary McCarroll Vocal Solo : Shirley Siever Sirs. Siever, accompanist Trumpet Solo George Jacobs John Jacobs, accompanist Vccal Duet Shirley Siever, John Jacobs. Mrs. Siever, accom. Guitar Solo Paul Myers The program closed by all singing "Home Sweet Home," accompanied by Paul Myers on the guitar. HERE FROM WABASH From Wednesday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. Henry Oelilorking. of near Wabash, were in t lie city today to spend a few hours trading, bringing in a load of chickenr.. 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