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MONDAY. AUGUST 1, 1938.
The Plattsmouth Journal
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Ask Vote on
Aid for Agricul
tural Extension
Petition Filed at Office of County
Clerk in Which Petitioners Ask
Place on Ballot.
Several months ago in several
parts of the county there were peti
tions started which had as their ob
ject and purpose the matter of submitting-
to the voters the proposition
of voting on the appropriation for
agricultural extension work in the
county.
Thursday the petitions were filed
in the office of the county clerk and
which asked that the question be
placed on the ballot at the November
election.
The question is, shall the board of
county commissioners make an an
nual appropriation from the general
fund of the county for the support of
agricultural extension work.
The petitions are signed by some
1.400 farm operators from all sec
tions of the county.
GARDEN CLUB MEETING
From Thursdays rall
The Plattsmouth Garden club met
last evening at the dining room of
the Stewart cafe, a very pleasing
number of the members being in at
tendance. The business session was taken up
with discussion of the plans for the
flower show which is to be held in
the Klks building, it being expected
that the show may occupy both
floors of the building.
Mrs. Fred Grossman, of Omaha,
president of the state Garden -iilubSj
was present and discussed flower, ftr?
rangemcnt and the objects of garden
luhs which have grown in popularity
in recent years. There were a num
ber of bouquets on hand and these
Mrs. Grossman arranged very artis
tically and pointed out the proper
groupings.
Mrs. R. C. rjurge. of Omaha, re
gional director of garden centers,
told of the growth of these groups
and the many organizations that are
now bring formed throughout the
country.
The August meeting will be de
voted to the study of birds and trees
and will be held at "'Springdale
Farm," the John I,arsh place east of
Union, on Wednesday, August 21st.
HAPPY HOME MAKERS MEET
The Happy Home Makers, Murray
4-H club, met at the home of Mary
Kathryn Sporer on Monday after
roun. Inasmuch as the president was
absent, Marlene Woodard, the vice
president, presided over the business
session. Roll call was answered by
describing various kinds of cloth,
with the oters guessing the material
described.
Mrs. Spangler then gave the dem
onstration on making waste paper
baskets for the next lesson. Great
care must be taken to get them made
neatly. Plans were discussed con
cerning 4-H camp week.
Dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess, assisted by her
mother.
At the close of the meeting all
enjoyed singing together. Mary
Kathryn Sporer, Reporter.
HERE FROM COLORADO
From Thursday's Dally
William N. Baird ol Salida, Colo
rado, arrived here this afternoon for
a visit with his sisters, Mrs. George
L. Farley, Misses Caroline and Estella
Baird. Mr. Baird resided here in his
younger years but has made his home
In the west for a great many years.
to the Rhythm of
FORREST KNIGHT'S
Eipht Piece
,i ORCHESTRA
at MURRAY
I Saturday, Aug. 6th
Admission - - 40 and 10
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AV0CA NEWS
John Cole, a Weeping Water
salesman, was looking after business
in Avoca last Tuesday.
Miss Correne Hallstrom returned
borne last Monday from a visit with
her f riend, Miss Jean Barker, of
Utica.
Mrs. Emma Rawalt has been out
campaigning for the office of Coun
ty Superintendent, to which she
aspires, and has been able to meet a
large number of the voters.
George Cockel, of Omaha, a cousin
of Fred Marquardt. has been visiting
in Avoca with his cousin and wife
for the past few days. George is a son
of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Cockel, of
Omaha.
"With a let-up in receipts of grain
at the elevator, Claude Hollenberger
was able to get off from duty at the
elevator and is painting the house
on O street owned by Mrs. Grant of
Lincoln.
Mrs. Ella Barker and daughter,
Miss Anna Jane Barker, who make
their home at Malcolm, where Mrs.
Barker is manager Qf the telephone
exchange, were visiting at the home
of Mrs. Anna Meyers, mother of
Mrs. Barker, for a number of days,
as Mrs. Ella Barker was on her va
cation. Sold Ice Cream Tuesday
In conjunction with the free mov
ies at Avoca on Tuesday evenings,
the Ladies Aid of the Congregation
al church were serving ice cream and
other delicacies to the large crowd
that congregated last week to hear
the music and see the show. Elmer
Hennings, the barber, with a scythe
demonstrated his ability to cut some-,
thing else besides hair or tough chin
whiskers, by cutting the growth of
weeds and grass from the vacant lot
west of the garage and carried away
the residue, and then with the as
sistance of Henry Maseman erected
a stand for the ladies to serve their
Ice cream and other sweets.
Visits the Golden West
II. M. Lura, the lumberman, to
gether with a number of friends,
made a trip to the western part of
Kansas, where Mr. Lum has about
three quarters of a section of wheat
land under harvest. He tells of an
oil well having been sunk a few miles
from his place recently from which
oil is now flowing at the rate of
2,100 barrels a day. Another well nea
his farm, on which work will begin
to be drilled on the opposite side of
scon. Mr. Lum feels encouraged that
oil may be located on his land.
Enjoyed Vacation and Trip
The daughters of Mr. and Mrs. A.
Z. Thomas of Shenandoah, Misses
Nadine and Ailene have been visit
ing for some weeks at Chester, Ne
braska, and when Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas took their trip on his vaca
tion, they drove to Chester to visit
with relatives, where they spent a
week, and on their return last week,
stopped here and spent a few days
with the father of Mrs. Thomas,
Mr. E. H. Bobaard, before return
ing to their home in Iowa.
line Spirit of Co-Operation
Avoca is a town'whcih is demon
strating co-operation to a fine de
gree in the matter of anything that
will be of benefit to the community.
It is this sort of co-operation that
builds up towns, with all working
together for the common good in
stead of trying to beat each other to
something. When the ladies of the
church desired to make some money
to care for the expenses of the
church and served ice cream dur
ing the picture show and while the
crowd was in town to see the free
movies. Elmer Hennings and Henry
Maseman pitched in and erected a
stand for their use and. Mr. Lum of
the lumber yard provided the lum
ber to help the cause along. The
spirit of co-operation is fine in
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MURDOCK ITEMS
Henry neuter and family of Grand
Junction, Iowa, attended the funeral
services of Fred H. Dieckmann last
Thursday.
Frank Rosenow and wife were in
Elmwood last Thursday afternoon,
where they transacted business and
visited relatives and friends.
Mr. and Mrs. Court Opitz, of
Drummond, Oklahoma, were visiting
in Murdock and vicinity, coming to
visit Mrs. Opitz mother, Mrs. A. A.
Rikli, and other relatives and old
old friends.
Ray F. Becker, who served as dep
uty sheriff under Ed Thimgan, but
has since been engaged in farming,
was calling on the voters in this
vicinity in the interest of his can
didacy for register of deeds.
George and Joseph Work, grand
sons of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool, who
reside in Omaha, spent a number of
days here last week. The lads are
full of life and action and recalled
to the minds of Mr. and Mrs. Tool
when their own children were that
a?e-
Kltion ivosenow ol tanoy,
arrived in JuuraocK iasi inursuay
afternoon to make an extended visit
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Rosenow and brother, Willard. He
has been assisting with the harvest
in western Nebraska the past three
weeks.
County Attorney J. A. Capwcll was
a brief visitor in Murdock last Wed
nesday evening, calling briefly on
the voters here in the interests of his
candidacy for county attorney and
then hastening on to Alvo and Eagle
to try and see as many of the voters
as possible.
Mesdames J. T. Begley and Laura
Loyd Kieck. widows of two recent
district judges, the former a candi
date for register of deeds and the
latter a candidate for county super
intendent, were in Murdock during
the past week doing a bit of elec
tioneering. Henry Amgwert and family, who
have been vacationing in the west
and northwest the past two weeks,
arrived home last Friday and report
a most pleasant trip. Mr. Amgwert
was back at work in the store Sat
urday morning, greatly refreshed
from his outing.
Mrs. Leo Rikli. who teaches a
young folks' class in the Murdck
Bible school, gave the class a very
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during the past weeK. uames anu
social conversation were climaxed
with refreshments and all voted Mrs.
iwKi. a UI-..BUI.U.
With a let-down in tne receipts 01 ,
wheat allowing Henry E. Carson tOjliv,ng ag are many Qf hja dose asgo.
get away from the elevator, he has
been getting about over the county
in the interests of his candidacy for
the office of county sheriff. In the
meantime, John W. Kruger has been
in charge of the work at the eleva
tor. Buildings Restored After Storm
The damage which was done to
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the buildings at the country home !
of Mrs. Floy Buell by the wind storm
a few weeks ago, has been repaired
and the buildings put back in the
best of condition by Frank A. Mel
vin, the carpenter and builder.
Home from Vacation
Lacey McDonald and the family,
who were visiting in the west and
camping in a mountain side cabin in
Colorado, arrived home last Sunday.
Lacey resumed work as rural mail
carrier Monday morning. Although
they greatly enjoyed their brief va
cation, they were pleased to get back
home again. '
Installed Electric Service
Louis F. Newman has installed
electricity on his farm to provide
lights for the home and buildings
and power service as well. With the
installation he has traded in the old
ice box on a new electric refrigera
tor, purchased of an Elmwood deal
er who in turn sold the ice box to
Henry Oehlerking and thus it is back
near its old home.
Arranging Balanced Diet
Rev. Harvey A. Schwab with the
nurse of their little son, Gerald Lee,
were in Lincoln Wednesday after
noon, where they consulted with a
(Political Advertising)
VOTE FOR
Emil Bornemeier
for the Office of '
Co. Commissioner
Third District
on the Republican ticket at Primary
Election Tuesday, August 9, 1938.
Born in this community and lived
here all his life. Knows the needs
of Cass county. Capable, trustworthy.
specialist in order to arrange a diet
for the young man, who is getting
along very nicely and gaining weight
since arriving home from the hos
pital where he was born.
Passed Away at Hospital
Uncle Fred Deickman, who has re
sided in Murdock for a number' of
years, died last Tuesday evening at
the hospital in Lincoln where he had
recently undergone an operation for
the removal of several of his tos
due to an infection of his foot. Mrs
Deickman died several years ago.
Prior to the death of his wife
the family resided on a farm nearly
a half century, having been among
the prominent oioneer families o
the county.
Seven children remain to mourn
the passing of the father. They are:
Mrs. John Box, of Elmwood; Wil
liam Deickman and Mrs. Fred Towle
of Wabash; Mrs. Carl Anderson, of
Greenwood; Mrs. Henry Rueter, of
Grand Junction, Iowa; Fred Deick
man, of Alvo, and Mrs. Dick Creamer
of Seattle, Wash.
Obituary
Frederick Herman Dieckmann
hnrn Anril 24 1 859. in LiDno Det
mold. Germany, passed from this life
July 26, 1938, at 8:05 p. m. in
Lincoln hospital. The earthly sojourn
extended through 79 years, 3 months
and 2 days.
He came to the United States as a
lad of 17 years old in 1876 and work
ed on .a farm southwest of Louis
ville, Nebraska, for about two years
when he returned to Germany for an
extended visit with his relatives. He
came back to Cass county upon his
return to America, and farmed ex
tensively in the vicinity of Murdock
and Elmwood. practically through
out his working lifetime.
About ten years ago the active
farm life was . concluded, when he
settled and retired in the village of
Murdock. Throughout those brief
years he was a regular visitor among
his associates downtown and a par
ticipant in some of the village priv
ileges.
Marriage' with Miss Henrietta
Schlinemeyer o Murdock, Nebraska
took place at Murdock, October 24
1S93. Two sons and five daughters
came into the home lire throughout
the years and they survive the aged
father today.
Those who remain arc Mrs. Liilie
Box of Elmwood; William Dieckmann
of Wabash; Mrs. Emma Reuter,
Grand Junction. Iowa; Mrs. Minnie
Towle. Wabash; Fred Dieckmann
Alvo; Mrs Elsie Cramer, Seattle
Washington; and Mrs Marie Ander
son, Greenwood. Thirteen grand
children feel his denarture as a part
of lhe large relationship today. Sev-
neDhews In Germany are still
ciates and friends.
Mr. Dieckmann became a member
of the Murdock Ebenezer Evangelical
church through a membership trans
fer from the Elmwood Fvangelical
church May 20, 1919. The member
ship was effective until his late de
parture.
The closing years of hl3 life
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brought considerable suffering and
physical handicaps. Three weeks ago
jit was considered wise that hospital
care and comfort should be given
the aged body. But these proved
inecective to sustain the life and
restore the body back to health again,
The call has been answered. After
thatc omes the judgment day to one
and all.
Funeral services for the late Mr.
Dieckmann took place Thursday aft
ernoon, July 28, 1938 at Ebenezer
Evangelical church at Murdock, with
an earlier service in the Marcy fun
eral home at Ashland. The message,
from Hebrews 9:27, was given by
the Rev. Harvey A. Schwab, pastor
of the church.
Helpful singing was rendered by
Mrs. Edna Rieckmau and Elmer
Miller, accompanied bp Miss Dorctta
Schlaphof.
The pall bearers were Charles
Bornemeier, Carl Meierjurgen, Al
vin Bornemeier, Charles Hoertal.
Herman Schweppe and Albert Striech.
Interment took place in the Calla
han cemetery west or Murdock.
Swim Week at South Bend
A group of Murdock young folks,
and some of the older ones, plan to
f attend the Red Cross sponsored swim
ming instruction at South Bend this
week. The classes start Monday and
(Political Advertising)
VOTE FOR
BERT H. LYTLE
Democratic Candidate
for SHERIFF of
CASS COUNTY
Primary Election Aug. 9; 1933
continue to Saturday night, when a
water carnival will be staged, with
free admission to the public. Regis
trations are being received at the
drug store, and W. O. Gillespie, with
his school bus, will furnish trans
portation to the group from here.
This will be the fourth and final
week of the swimming instructions
in Cass county an enterprise that
has served several hundred children
and numerous grown-ups.
Enjoyed Pleasant Meeting
Thursday oT last week the United
States Supply company of Omaha
gave a reception and banquet for
their patrons. Among the guests
were Matt Thimgahn and wife and
their son Victor. Many dealers were
there and all enjoyed the entertain
ment and fine feed provided
them.
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Visited Relatives Here ,
Mrs. Walter Luce, of Napervlile,
Illinois, a sister of Mrs. Harvey A.
Schwab, arrived in Murdock Thurs
day of last week and remained over
the week-end. She was accompanied
by her daughter. Emerald, and Wil
liam Schweringer, of Gibson City,
Illinois.
'"Busy Baisters"
The Busy Baisters met at the hojne
of Hazel Neitzel, with all five mem
bers present and Margaret Mills as
our visitor. The girls brought the
garments which they were sewing
and part of the afternoon was spent
working on them. After a short busi
ness meeting, we adjourned and the
girls played tennis. A delicious lunch
was served by our hostess. The next
meeting will be at the home of Mil
dred Schlaphof on August 12. News
Reporter.
TO SHOW "THE BIRTH OF
A BABY" AUGUST 3 AND 4
Wednesday and Thursday. August
.I and 4, the Cass theatre will show
"The Birth of a Baby," a drama of
motherhood depicting the happiness
of two young people approaching the
greatest event in their life, scenes
that will hold you tense and breath
less. This picture, presented by' the
American Committee on Material
Welfare, Inc.. is endorsed by the Cass
County Medical association.
"The Birth of a Baby" is a dig
nified, intensely dramatic history of
life and is recommended to be seen
by fathers, mothers, husbands, wives,
brothers, sisters and sweethearts.
Children not admitted unless
accompanied, but parents may take
their daughters and sons. Grow
ing children of understandable age
will gain right impressions of the
things parents sometimes hesitate to
speak about in the presence of the
youngsters who are entitled to know
the important facts and miracles of
life, so clearly and cleanly defined
in dignified and dramatic fashion in
this picture that is unsurpassed in
screen history.
TO AID WHEAT FARMERS
LINCOLN, July 28 (UP) Farm
ers who have exhausted "all other
sources of credit" will be extended
loans to provide storage facilities for
wheat in order to qualify for federal
loans on stored wheat, Cal A. Ward,
regional director of the farm security
administration announced today.fc
"Many farmers who might other
wise qualify for such loans may be
prevented from doing so because of
lack of storage facilities satisac-
tory to the corporation," Ward said.
'To aid in correcting this situation
FSA has decided to make loans for
purchase of bins, construction of g;ew
bins or to repair and remodel exist
ing facilities so they will qualify."
KENESAW FARMER DIES
HASTINGS, July 00 (UP) Ern
est K. Herman, 47, Kenesaw farmer
died in a hospital here last nifrht
from injuries received when he was
kicked by a horse.
DAMAGE suits are fre
quently brought years
after an accident occurs.
All forms of liability in
surance should be. writ
ten in a company that
will, without question,
be in business ten, fif
teen or twenty-five years
from now.
Searl S. Davis
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MANLEY NEWS
Mrs. Fred Bauer and children
Cecelia, Agnes, Robert and Steve,
were visiting friends in Omaha last
Wednesday.
Venie Rockwell was at Weeping
Water last Wednesday, where he at
tended a tractor demonstration and
plowing contest.
Mr. and Mrs. Theobold Hansen
were guests of relatives and friends
at Gretna last Sunday, making the
trip in their car.
Ralph Keckler and wife called on
friends in Omaha last Sunday and
also visited a short time at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Rauth.
Wm. Sheehan was called to Platts
mouth one day last week, where he
had some business matters to look
after and also enjoyed renewing ac
quaintanceship with old friends.
A'ntone Auserwald went to Omaha
last Wednesday, taking a motor that
had quit running, and had it re
wound. He was accompanied by Roy
Steinkamp, making the trip in the
latter's car.
David Brann and his friend, Faye
Kestard, who is visiting here, made
a trip to Omaha last week and after
transacting business there, drove to
Lincoln and then back to Manley.
They made the round trip in the
V-S of Mr. Kestard.
August Kreeklow was in Omaha
Tuesday with a load of hogs and cat
tle for the Omaha market, and the
following day, not feeling any too
well, he had his son Lawrence take
in a load of cattle he had to trans
port. The latter was accompanied
by his son, Keith, who made his first
trip to the stockyards.
Bobbie McDonald, who recently
sprained his back while employed
in highway cqnstruction work, was
able to resume his duties again the
latter part of the week. During his
enforced layoff, he helped out some
at the store and was in charge then."!
one day while his father attended
the community sale at Syracuse.
Thco. Harms generously provided
transportation for a group of young
folks from this vicinity who went to
Luisville each afternoon during the
past week to attend the Red Cross
"Learn to Swim" instruction periods
for those from surrounding towns.
Louisville youths attended the fore
noon sessions. This week the swim
ming school moves to South Bend,
where on Saturday night a water
carnival will conclude the month of
instruction. The public is invited to
attend and there will be no admis
sion charge. The program starts at
6:30 sharp.
Celebrated Birthday
Herman Rauth arrived at another
milestone on life's journey Wednes
day, July 27. In honor of the occa
sion, his sister. Miss Anna Rauth,
of Omaha, extended an invitation to
come to Omaha and enjojy a birth
day dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Rauth and
Miss Rena Christensen drove over
last Sunday and participated in a
pleasant visit and delightful birth
day dinner.
Father Hennessey Home Soon
During the time Father Hennessey
has been on his trip to Ireland, a
number of supply pastors have been
assigned to the St. Patrick's parish
in Manley. Last week, Father Plewa (
was assigned as associate pastor at
York, and to fill the vacancy until
Father Hennessey returns, Rev. Geo.
Schleuter will act as supply pastor.
PUBLIC AUCTION
To be held at the Plattsmouth Feed
Yards just south of the B. & M. R.
R. Shops on Lincoln Avenue, in the
City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, be
ginning at 1:30 p. m. on
Monday, Aug. 8
On account of the Missouri River
having Hooded my river bottom land
just east of Plattsmouth and destroy
ing all crops and pastures, I am dis
posing of my livestock at Public Auc
tion, as follows
50 Head of Cattle 50
27 head of good Hereford Cows
and Heifers, some very good milk
cows; 10Guernsey Cows and Heif
ers, giving milk; one 2-year-old
Guernsey Bull and 12 head of good
Calves.
Terms of Sale: Cash
T. H. Pollock,
Owner.
REX YOUNG, Auctioneer
W. E. REYNOLDS, Clerk
I WILL ALSO
Offer at Private Sale
at the Above Yards on
This Date
Three Pure Bred Registered Here
ford Cows with calves at side (these
calves subject to register); two Pure
Bred Registered 2-year-old Hereford
Bulls and one Pure Bred yearling
Hereford Heifer from above, subject
to register. These Registered cattle.
are Domino and Disturber stock. '
Also -30 Yearling Hereford Steers
and Heifers in the Feed Lot. T. II.
POLLOCK, phone No. 1 Plattsmouth.
WABASH
Mrs. 11. H. Gerbeling visited Her
daughter, Mrs. Emil Bauer and fam
ily, who reside near Waverly, sev
eral days last week.
Roy L. Stanley was called to Lin
coln Wednesday of last week, and
on his return brought back the usual
consignment of groceries.
Roy Coatman, of Alvo, and C. T.
Edwards and Harry Williams, of
Elmwood were in Wabash one day
last week, campaigning for the office
ol third district commissioner. The
primary election date is now only a
week off and then we will know who
the winners are. In the meantime,
all the candidates are out hustling
this week.
Dcath of Fred Beickmann
Fred Deickman. father of Mrs.
Fred Towle and Mrs. John Box, :is
well as Wm. Deickman, all residing
near Wabash, passed away at a Lin
coln hospital on Tuesday evening.
Mr. Deickman had been in the hos
pital for some time and while every
thing possible was done for his re
covery, he was unable to rally and
passed away at noted. The funeral
was held at Murdock the latter part
.,f the week.
Sleeping: Sickness is Prevalent
Sleeping sickness was responsible
for the less of another horse belong
ing to P. H. Clarke. The matter of
keeping horso3 .for. .farm work, with
the attendant risk involved, almost
makes it seem advisable to resort to
tractors and power farming. How
ever, there are some tasks, on the
farm that can hardly be done with
out the use of horses. Anyhow, it
is up to the individual farmer to de
cide what is the best method to fol
low. Upon the return of Father Hennessey,
Rev. Schleuter will go to Washing-
ton, D. C, to enter the Catholic uni
versity for additional instruction in
theology.
Go North to narvest
Two weeks ago a party of Manley
folks took their departure at a very
early hour in the morning for Gard
ner, North Dakota, starting at two
o'clock. By changing off driving,
they kept traveling and at seven that
evening, after 17 hours on the road,
arrived at Gardner, about 7.00 miles
fiom here. Those in the party were
Ike Kreeklow, Bill Brccklow and
wire, Bob Leesley and Miss Lizzie
Bauer. The members of the party
went there to assist in the harvest,
which is just now starting in full
force in that northern part of the
country.
Cass county iias no sonded In
debtedness, as, like the state, wo
have paid cash for our hard sur
faced roads and other lrrproe
ments as we went.
For Comfort and Economy!
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