MONDAY, OCTOBER 24,1938. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE EIVE Alvo News Carl D. Ganz was a Plattsmouth caller last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver were Vusiness visitors in Plattsmouth last Friday. Mrs. Arthur Dinges spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs. George Bray, of Syracuse. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook were Friday evening dinner guests at the Arthur Dinges home. Mr. and Mrs. John Banning were guests Sunday at the W. B. Ban ning home at Union. . Mrs. W. C. Copple was a guest at the Camp Creek club meeting Satur day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Bert Muenchau. The local firemen are beginning to .get the pond in readiness for the ap proaching winter, so that if the weather permits, there will be good skating. The Earl Bennett family drove'to Aurora Saturday, where they visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ramsay over the week end. They returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam P. Buehler and Mr. and Mrs. O. S. Sanders and daughter, all of Crab Orchard, were guests at the home of Supt. and Mrs. Buehler Sunday. The visitors are parents, sister and brother-in-law and j niece, respectively, of Supt. Buehler. Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Stroemer cele brated their wedding anniversary Thursday evening by entertaining Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bornemeier and Dickie at a pheasant dinner. They spent a most enjo-able evening. Garden Club Meeting The S." O. S. Garden club mem bers will hold their last meeting of the season Tuesday, October 25, at the home of Mrs. W. C. Timblin, with a covered dish luncheon at one o'clock. There will be an election of offi cers. All members urged to attend. Visits Sister Mrs. Mary Egan. of Edgemont, South Dakota, visited from Tuesday until Sunday at the home of her sis ter, Mrs. John Banning and hus band. Mrs. Egan had been in Kansas to attend a convention and stopped off cn route home. The ladies enjoyed a very pleas ant visit. Spent Sunday at Grand Island Mrs. Arthur Dinges and Mrs. Carl Rosenow spent Sunday with Mrs. Mary Keister (the former Miss Mary Brandt, a teacher in the Alvo pub lic schools) of Grand Island, while Arthur Dinges and Carl Rosenow went on a pheasant hunting trip. The two couples left at 1:00 o'clock in the morning Sunday and returned home at a late hour Sunday night. The men folks reported very good luck hunting. Called to Minneapolis Mrs. Davis, the local station agent, was called to the bedside of her daughter in Minneapolis, who is re ported as being seriously ill. The daughter is Mrs. Connor, mother of Helen Connor, who spends her summer vacation with Mrs. Davis. Mrs. Davis left on the midnight train Wednesday night. Friends hope she has found great improvement in her daughter's condition. Entertains Club Mrs. Lee Coatman entertained the Alvo Woman's Reading club at her home Thursday afternoon. A large crowd was present to en Joy a most entertaining afternoon. Mrs. Charles Edwards was in charge of the program. Interesting ropers were given by Mrs. Minnie Johnson and Mrs. Carl Ganz. James Ganz sang very beautifully a bari tone solo. Delicious refreshments were serv ed by the hostess. Attended Eastern Star Affair Mesdames Charles Edwards, A. B. Sure, f) pecK CArtT Hol.t ft BushfL RiiTlrrroF MEtfTRy TO CRftr Tt4 A i . - - Stroemer, Davis, and H. I Borne meier were among iae guests present Friday evening of Last .week at the Eastern Star banquet held in Platts mouth. The ladies enjoyed a fine chicken dinner and an entertaining program afterward. They also had the pleas ure of meeting a number of distin guished guests" who were present at the banquet Parents of Fine Daughter Friends here of Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter Speece of Edison were happy to learn of the arrival of a fine little daughter to them Tuesday, October 11. Mrs. Speece is the former Miss Marjorie Arn, who was teacher for three years in the Alvo school, and "Walter Speece is a former athletic coach and teacher in the high school for a year. They have the hearty congratulations of their many Alvo friends. Visits Sister at Cozad ' Mrs. W. C. Timblin accompanied bj her husband, W. C. Timblin and son Willard motored, to Cozad Fri day, where they visited Mrs. Tim blin's sister and family until Sun day afternoon, when they started for home. This was the first visit, that Mrs. Timblin had had with her sister for three years, when she and her fam ily had made a similar visit. Parents of Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Hans of Seward are the parents of a fine daughter born Monday, October 10. Mrs. Hans was the former Miss Thelma Reynolds, a former fifth and sixth grade teacher in the Alvo school. Friends extend congratulations. Entertains Lodge Mrs. Ben Muenchau entertained the local chapter of the Royal Neigh bor lodge at her home Wednesday afternoon. A lodge officer from Lincoln was present for the meeting and gave an address in the interest of the Juve nile Lodge chapter with a member ship of 2C that was recently orga nized. The hostess served delicious re freshments to climax the afternoon activities. Enjoy Hamburger Fry Mrs. W. C. Copple and her Sunday school class of girls enjoyed a ham burger fry Friday evening. The evening was ideal for such outside pleasures and as a result all enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Wabash News Henry Obernaulte was transact ing business in Elmwood Tuesday. Harold Richards of Lincoln was in Wabash one day this past week on business for the firm by which he is employed. Miss Geraldine Schmidt who. re cently purchased the beautoy shop at Murdock, visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lois Schmidt over the week end. Henry H. Gerbeling and son, Orville. were threshing the alfalfa which was recently cut at the farm where Orville lives. Besides disposing of the seed at a good price, they also have the hay to use for feed. Carl Jensen, who was so severe ly injured as a result of a recent accident, is making slow but satis factory progress towards recovery. It will be several weeks yet before he is able to leave the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Will L. Copple, who reside about midway between Alvo and Eagle, were in Wabash Wed nesday and were guests at the home of Mr. Copplc's sister, Mrs. Guy Hinds and family. Will Feed More Calves Ralph Richards who has had fif teen head of calves on pasture, was in Omaha Tuesday and bought some twenty more head which have also been turned into the pasture. They will be given the run of the corn field as soon as corn picking is completed, and then later placed on fattening rations' BREWERS USE MUCH GRAIN LINCOLN, Oct. 22 (UP) Nebras ka's brewing industry used nearly 25,000,000 pounds of grain and agri cultural products in the manufacture of beer during 1937, the Nebraska brewers and beer distributors commit tee announced today. "The economic value of the brew ing industry to the farmer grows nore important each year," the com mittee said.' "Last year's consump tion of 24,738,310 pounds of agri cultural products marked a gain of 7.280,265 pounds over 1936. Based on the average prices that the farm er received for his products Nebras ka brewers purchases of raw ma terials in 1937 totaled $ 608,891.85. DOCK ITEMS -Albert Bauer was at Lincoln over the week end, visiting friends there. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan elites of near Fremont were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Homer H. Law ton were in Lincoln a number of days during the past week, having some papering work to do for home own ers there. Roland Rikli left last week for Stanton, Iowa, where he has accept ed a position on a farm where many cattle are fed. Rolland is an expert on feeding cattle. Flemming W. Robb of the State Banking department, was in Murdock last Wednesday examining the ac counts and books of the Murdock Credit Association and found every thing in excellent condition. Mrs. E. E. Brunkow, living between- Murdock and Greenwood, who has been very ill for some time at ber home is reported as showing con siderable improvement, news of which will be of interest to her many .friends. Mrs. W. O. Schewe, who has not been in the best of health for some time, was taken to the Bryan Memor ial hospital in Lincoln for observa tion and treatment. Mr. Schewe goes up often to visit the wife and learn as to her condition. A. J. Tool, H. J. Amgwert, A. W. Wilkin and Henry Tool spent one day hunting pheasants with Gail McDonald at Hampton, Nebr. Dr. C. J. Formanack and Bryan McDon ald spent a few days more and all enjoyed the outing. Gust Brockhage was in Murdock last week and was doing some masonry work at the homes of Henry A. Tool, A. J. Tool and Mrs. Hannah McDonald, pointing up some brick walls and making other repairs to get the homes ready for winter. W. O. Gillespie was delivering a load of lumber to the farm of J. W. Gambel. which was to be used in the erection of a hog house for the farm. This, with other improvements, is making this farm one of the very best improved farms in the country. A party of hunters from Murdock, composed of Henry A. Tool and wife, Henry Amgwert and wife, Dr. Formanak and A. J. Tool and wife, went to North Loup and then on to Hampton, where they hunted pheas ants and as well visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gail McDonald. Lacey McDonald and Harry Gillespie, who joined the party at North Loup, went as far west as Stratton, where they both hunted and visited. Omaha Visitors Here Mr. and Mrs. C A. Basock of Om aha spent the week end with Mrs. H. A. Tool and Mrs. McDonald. Other members of the family joined them Sunday with dinner at Tools. They enjoyed hearing about the trip west when a visit was paid to their daugh ter, Mrs. E. H. Lowell and family in Portland, Oregon. Han a Family Get-Together The Royal Neighbors are looking forward with much pleasure to the Family Party they will hold October 29 at their hall at 8 p. m. Each fam ily is to bring a pie. Coffee will be made and complete the refreshments. This is the organization's first fam ily party this year and all are planning on a good time. Happy Home Makers The Happy Home Makers met September 21 with Mrs. William Schewe. There were ten members present. The discussion on the Ex tension work was led by Mrs. Alvin Bornemeier. Officers were elected for the coming year. The October meeting on the 12th was held at the home of Mrs. Her man Kupke. A very helpful lesson on a "Livable Home" was taken up and discussed. The next meeting will be held on November 9, at the home of Mrs. Herman Zierott. Busy Day for Murdock Pilgrim The Pilgrim (L. Neitzel) enjoyed one of the most happy days of the year last Sunday. His visit to the friendly Christian church at Platts mouth was the beginning. The Sun day school session was a blessed" hour with the large men's class, which our fellow townsman was privileged to address. The preaching servicu that followed proved to be one of in spiration and profit. "Our dinner at the Masonic Home with our many old friends," says Mr. Neitzel, "was a most enjoyable one. Mrs. Murray, the very efficient Matron, provides abundantly the good things that keep her large family happy, con tent and well. All speak well of her." "Our visit with the 'shut-ins' at the Infirmary was seemingly appre- Imanley news : Mr. and Mrs. O. E. McDonald vis ited In Plattsmouth last Sunday. Miss Margaret Sheehan of Omaha was visiting at the home of her par ents last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Bergman were visitor in Omaha last Saturday, also stopping to look after some business on their way to the big town. Anton Auserwald was in Omaha last Wednesday, where he attended the convention of the Nebraska State Blacksmiths' association. Miss Margaret Bergman, who is taking a course in Nurse training at an Omaha hospital, visited over the week end at the family home in Manley. Miss Mary Murphy visited in Om aha several days last week, being a guest of her brothers there, as well as of a number of friends in the metropolis. Fred Flelschman has been having the well at his home sunk deep er in order to insure an adequate supply of water for home use and the live stock. O. E. McDonald, who was seriously ill last week and had to have Robert McDonald come over to look, after business at the amusement parlor, is row recovered and back on the job ciated; they are all very glad for a friendly call and a word of encour agement." "The concert by the Union orches tra was a fitting close for this busy day. We hardly realize how much good we do by bringing a little sunshine into the lives of those lonely Pilgrims. Christian people ought to visit them often and they are so happy as you show an interest in their wellbeing. It was a day long to be remembered. Candidates in the Field As election draws near, the can didates are out in force. During the past week Murdock was visited by all three of the applicants for Sheriff, Homer Sylvester, Joe Mrasek and E. W. Thimgan, as well as by Ray F. Becker, candidate for Register of Deeds, and Fred Carsten, candidate for the Unicameral. Visiting in the South Ray Gamlin and family are mak ing a. motor trip through the south, visiting relatives and friends at various places. While they are away, Glen Harger is looting after busi ness. Embarks in Oil Business Paul Stock, implement dealer, is having a gasoline pump installed at his place of business and will carry the Deep Rock products. Frank A. Melvin was installing the pump last Wednesday. It occupies the exact location where E. W. Thimgan form erly had a pump. Attended Meeting, at Plattsmouth A number of members of the East ern Star chapter at Elmwood who reside in and near Murdock, went to Plattsmouth last Tuesday evening to attend the meeting of the O. E. S. chapter. Those going were Mr. ana Mrs. I. C. McCrorey Mr. and Mrs. Ft. Kuehn. Mesdanwss A. J. Tool. Henry A. Tool and Hannah McDon fid. and Miss Hansen, one of the teachers in the Murdock schools. Visited and Worked Mrs. Claude Twiss, of Louisville, and Mrs. Dakon, of Kansas City. daughter and granddaughter of A Bauer, visited in Murdock Wednes day, and while here gave the Bauer home a general going over and fall housecleaning. Enjoyed Fine Party at School Seventh and eighth grade pupils of the Murdock schools held a cos tume party at the school building last Mnndav nieht. Prizes for the best costumes were won by Olin Wari nl Herbert Kuehn. A fine time was had by all. At the same time, the fifth and sixth grade pupils held a picnic at Huhge park, and although there were no prizes given, all say a most en joyable time was had. Swastika Club The Swastika club met at the home of Mrs. Harvey Heier on Fri day afternoon, October 14, for theirj first project meeting of the year. The meeting was called to order by the president. Twenty-one mem bers and seven visitors were present. The Collect was repeated in unison. The October song, "In the Time of Roses," was sung by the groups. The circular on the "Livable Home" was then taken up by the project leaders. At the close of the meeting, delicious refreshments were served. Our next meeting will be at the hoaie of Mrs. Martin Stretch. . -Club Reporter, again, while Robert has returned to Avoca, where he recently moved. IB. G. Wurl and wife with John Luts as driver, were calling on the voters of Manley and Avoca Wed nesday. Mr. Wurl is democratic can didate for County Clerk. Miss Lorene Dall, who is teach ing school near Plattsmouth, and ber brother, Frank Dall, who is at tending Plattsmouth high school, visited over the week end at home. ' Rudolf Bergman was called to Weeping Water Wednesday, where he transacted business. During his ab sence, Mrs. Bergman looked after the store. Henry - Mockenhaupt, of Lincoln, visited in Manley last Monday with bis cousins, Mr. and Mrs. C. EL Mockenhaupt and Miss Sue, when his duties as a game warden called him to this vicinity. John Stander and Frank Palicek, the latter of Plattsmouth, made a pheasant hunting trip out into the state at the opening of the season and were able to get their quota of the elusive birds. Seventy-one Years Old Last Sunday, October 16, William Sheehan, Sr., celebrated his 71st birthday. All but two of his four teen children came home for the day. Those unable to get here were Mrs. Linus Massoth, of Geneva, and Mrs. Roy Reynolds of Kansas. A most en joyable time was had by all. Students Enjoy Picnic Pupils of the upper grades of the Manley schools enjoyed a pleasant evening at the Kraft grove Monday. They were transported to and from the place by two members of the Board of Education," Harrison J. Liv ingston and Arnold SchlieferL There was an ample supply of weiners, which were roasted over the camp fire and all had a splendid time. While the older pupils were thus enjoying themselves, those of the lower grades held a very pleasant gathering at the school building. Armistice Day Program The American Legion post at Weeping Water, which has among its members a number from this vicin ity, is sponsoring a patriotic pro gram to be given at the Manley schools on Armistice day, November 11. This marks the twentieth an niversary of the end of the World war and the first time that Armis tice Day 1b a. national holiday, hav ing been so decreed by an act of congTess passed at the last session. An excellent program is being ar ranged in keeping with the occasion, and the patrons and public are in vited to attend. Returns to Home in West Otto Harms, of Los Angeles, who has been, visiting here for some time, left Omaha last Monday night for his home in the west. He was ac companied to Omaha by Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Harms and Teddy, Jr.. all of the group attending a show there prior to the time of departure of the train on which Mr. Harms was a passenger. Guests from Omaha A number of Omaha parties were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Rauth Sunday. Those present included Mrs. Peter Peter sen and daughter, Miss Nelle, Miss Hedwie Sore n sen and Miss Ren a Christensen, who has been making her home in the city for a time and accompanied them on the trip here. A splendid dinner was enjoyed with the guests returning home that evening. Surprised on Birthday Harold Krecklow, better known as "Knobbie," was passing his natal day last Sunday, and in honor of the occasion was surprised by a number of his friends, who brought along a delicious luncheon and with games and social conversation all made merry. Democrats are Enthusiastic A meetlne of the democrats of Cass county was held at the Man ley hall last Monday evening, pre sided over by George E. Nickles, county chairman. A number of the county candidates were present, to gether with Congressman Luckey, who was the principal speaker. Mr. Luckey told of conditions over the country and suggested remedies and above all counseled harmony and a pulling together, not for political supremacy, but tor tne Deuermeni of the -country as a whole. There was a feeling of optimism over prospects of a democratic vic tory at the polls on November 8. Cass county Mas no condod In debtedness, as, like the stale, have paid cash for our hard sur faced roads and other improve jments as we went. Laughing Around the World With 1RVIN S..COBB In The Order Of Their Importance By IRVIN S. COBB TN a small town in Scotland, the village storekeeper was noted far f- and wide for his stinginess. He and his wife and Donald, a chore boy who worked for his board, lived up over the store, and the story goes that the old merchant would come to the head of the stairs at 0F2 tm Jv 1 'JM cilfdfwn6 (wMcb Was whcn there were no more customers) and "Sandy!" "Aye?" "Ha ye put oop the blinds ! "Aye." ' "Ha ye diluted the vinegar?" "Aye." "And Ha ye watered the milk?' Aye." "And sanded the sugar?" "Aye." "Then coom ood to prayers." Greenwood Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bogenrief have moved on a farm near Alvo. Miss Betty Clouse, who has been working in Lincoln, returned home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holt spent last Sunday at Hampton at the Cecil Holt home. C. E. Sawde, of Tacoma, Wash., visited his niece, Mrs. Glen Peters, Wednesday. Mrs. Ruth Dyer, who has been quite sick, is somewhat better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. N. O. Coleman spent last Sunday at the H. D. Coleman home in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Willis, of Chalco, are moving to Waverly, where Mr. Willis has work. Jim Bright had the misfortune to step on a nail last Wednesday and is laid up with a sore foot. Mrs. E. Hartsook, of Ashland, Kansas, arrived Wednesday for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Ruth Dyer. Mrs. Mary Talcott went to Fre mont Friday afternoon to visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. 1 George Walling. , . j Miss Marguerite Hartman. first and second grade teacher, has ac cepted a position in the Weeping Water school. Everyone regrets Miss Hartmans leaving. Dorcas will meet at the Chris tian church, October 28, with Mrs. Nannie Coleman, Miss Edith Land ergren and Mrs. N. O. Coleman en tertaining. Everyone is welcome. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard and Mrs. Belle Hartsook motored to Springfield Thursday night to visit their sister, Mrs. Verne Shepler. Mrs. Hartsook stayed for a longer visit, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Starky and family of Columbus and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bastron and daughter of Lincoln were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buck and family. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Osburn and family went to Ashland Thursday to stay at the home of her mother, who was taken to an Omaha hospital where she underwent an appendix operation. Death of Sister Mrs. Dora Leesley received word that her sister. Mrs. Mary Sherman, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Tuesday morning. Mrs. Leesley was unable to attend the funeral, which was held Thursday. Mrs. Dave Behrns of Yutan is also a sister. Farewell for Miss Hartman Miss Ruth McKinney entertain ed the members of the faculty at a party Thursday evening at the T. L. McNurlin home as a farewell for Miss Marguerite Hartman, who has accepted a position as teacher in the Weenin.sr Water schools. A social evening was enjoyed and dainty re freshments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Headley and Mr. - and Mrs. E. L. McNurlin were guests. . Death of Azariah S. Elwood Funeral services were held at the grave at Greenwood cemetery Friday at 2 p. m. for Azariah S. Elwood or Fremont, who passed away at a Lin- cola hospital Wednesday. "Dad" Elwood, as he was known. was a former resident of Greenwood and had many old friends here. Azariah S. Elwood was born May 2. 1858, in Jasper county, Iowa, and died, in Lincoln October 15, 1938, at the age of 80 years, 5 months and ' days. He came to Butler county, Nebraska, la 1876. In 1879 he went to Kingman, Kansas, where on June 1 smsj 441 HA yeWVTEflED 14, 1883, he was united in marriage tc Mary J. Blake, who preceded him in death 22 years. To this union two children were born, Bessie, who died in infancy, and Carl S., who survives his father. They returned to Nebraska, where he has lived in several places, the last eight years in Fremont. He is survived by his son; two brothers, Henry S., of Greenwood, and Hiram, of Gary, -Indiana; two sisters, Mrs. Lulu Finch, of Culbertson and Mrs. Ethelyn Vilda, of Lincoln. Membership Tea The Woman's Club had a nice day for their membership tea at the Legion hall Friday afternoon. There was a good attendance and new mem bers were invited to Join the club. Officers of the club were hostesses. L. C. C. Meets The Ladies Card club met Thurs day at the home of Mrs. Leon a Mc Donald for a tempting one o'clock luncheon. Five tables of players en joyed 500. Mrs. Norma McNurlin was a guest. The next meeting will be with Miss Lulu Clymer. Killed in Auto Accident An accident on what is known as the Gus Woitzel corner, resulted in the sudden death of Mrs. Edna Ding er at 5:30 Saturday evening, October 15. She accompanied her brother, Paul, who was driving north when a car ' from the east collided with the Buckingham car. Paul and the members of the other car received only minor injuries. Both cars were badly damaged, the Buckingham car being almost totally wrecked. Edna Ella Binger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Buckingham, was born November 19, 1875, in Page county, Iowa, and died October 15, 1938, at Greenwood, at the age of 62 years, 11 months and 4 days. Her early life was spent in Iowa, where in January, IS!) 5, she was married to L. W. Welt and to this union one son Clifford was born, who survives his mother. With her family she moved to Nebraska in 1900. Later in life she was married to B. E. Binger at Kansas City, Mo., in 1913, and since 1917 has made her home in Omaha. She is survived by her son Clifford and wife of Cali fornia, three brothers Ben and Faul. of Greenwood and Clifford of Omaha, besides a host of other relatives and friends. She was a loving mother, a de voted sister and a kind friend. She always had a kind word and a cheer ful smile for everyone. Being of a very generous disposition, her thoughts were always concerned with the welfare of those whom she held dear. Funeral services were held at the Buckingham home south of Green wood Thursday afternoon, with bur ial in the Greenwood cemetery. "There is only a curtain be tween us; Between the beyond and here. They whom they call dead have not left us. Nay they were never so near; Not dead, but only promoted. They have entered the order above. And there, neath the srailes of the Master, They will finish their labor of love." TOUGH ON FULLBACK DES MOINES, Oct. 22 (UP) While hia teammates were sleeping peacefully, Clarence (Pug) Manders star full-back on the Drake Univer sity football team paced a hospital corridor early today. At 9:19 a. m. his wife gave birth to a 9 pound 2 ounce son. Pug went home to catch a few hours sleep before the kick-off of the Drake-Miami University game.