THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1938. PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL The Platts.iwuth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI v entered at Poiton i . MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCEIPTIOH PRICE $2.00 A YEAS. EN FIUiiT POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zona, 12.60 per year. Beyond 00 miles. $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, S3. 60 per rear. All subscriptions Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. S. Ray Smith' were in Lincoln last Thursday enjoying a visit and an excellent dinner with an aunt of Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Harlod Meyers who have been visiting in the west ar rived home last Saturday after having enjoyed a very pleasant time while away. Arthur Rough and wife, accom panied by their daughter Pauline and Miss Agnes Rough were guests of Mr." and Mrs. Guy Lake in Lincoln Thanksgiving day. James DeLancy, an employee of the CCC camp has been very ill and has compelled to remain home from work and have a doctor look after his condition. After two days how ever he was some better. Mrs. R. C. Fry was hostess Wed nesday afternoon of this week at her home to the members of the Knick erbocker Bridge club when they en joyed a pleasant afternoon, climaxed by a delightful luncheon. Searl S. Davis of Plattsmouth and Wm. Sporer of Murray were looking after business matters in Weeping Water Tuesday. They were while here inspecting the work of prepara tion in the erection of the community building, and were well pleased with the progress made thus far. Mrs. Mary Everett and son Donald of Scottstiluff arrived in Weeping Wa ter and are visiting with Mrs. Mar jory Everett during the past and present week. The guests also visit ed with friends In Omaha. Marjory Everett has been attending a medi cal school in Omaha and were visit ing for the day last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ranney. The Nativity Reproduced. At the Congregational church as a special Christmas feature the' Na tivity . la being restored with the cave stable with the manger and the infant therein, with the feed and the animals. Just how they are cre ated we are not certain, but the scene is tried to be made realistic, which will be very educational as to the conditions when the Saviour was born. To add to the interest in the coming Christmas season, it is be ing considered to mount a loud speaker on top of the church build ing, through which Christmas carols will be carried from the microphone and repeated from the amplifier on the roof. The movement is very uni que and should enlist the interest and attention of not alone the people of Weeping Water but of those in driv ing a distance to Weeping Water. Garden Club Has Wonderful Time. The Weeping Water Garden club met last Monday at the home of J TTintnac IVallirtnr fMnn-ini, !" 0 r -v Abstracts of Title Phone S24 piattamoutb A WHY ARE CREAM PRICES BEST IN LOCAL CREAMERY TERRITORY? In territories surrounding a local creamery such as ours, cream prices are invariably higher than where there is no independent competition. Is it not sensible, then, to admit the fact that the local creamery sets the higher price pace for the territory it serves, and is entitled to your business on that basis alone! But there are other reasons why you should , bring youx Cream to the home town inde pendent creamery, principal ol which is the employment given to people of your own commun ity. Such pay rolls help build up home towns instead of dis taut cities. , . We are paying 21$ for But terfat aaL will pay- more if the market warrants. In some placet it brings as low as 19c e pounds - ? . Plattsmouth Creamery Z7 iT PLATTSMO UTH, NEBRASKA i Neb., as Mcoatd-claa mall matter are payable strictly in aavanee. Mrs. C. C. Baldwin in the south part of town, and to carry out the idea of a garden club, featuring garden utensils, soma queer antics and procedure in the matter of serving was instituted. The decorations sug gested the garden and what the gar den produces. In the serving of the doughnuts each single doughnuts was impaled on a tooth of a garden rake and passed to the guests, while salad was served from the blade of a spade with a spoon in order", that "each guest might serve themselves, while coffee was served steaming hot from a garden sprinkler. This strange manner of serving brought forth peals of laughter and also was the talk of those In attendance which caused much interest by those who were not present. Decorations car ried out the idea of an out of doors picnie dinner under the shade of some stately tree in the garden. Games were also played in keeping with the garden theme. Will Cut Wood Saturday. A number of the members of the Methodist church, getting some standing timber are to chop wood on Saturday for fuel for the church and parsonage. They expect to cut enough for use during the winter and also assist in getting it sawed into stove lengths. The ladies aid of the church are to do their part as well and will serve dinner' with hot coffee fcr the wood choppers. Visited Relatives and Friends. George Cclbert and wife who made their home in Weeping Water and vicinity and also at Wabash for many years, some years ago went to the southwestern portion of the state, lo cating at Waunita where they have been residing. They are now visiting in Weeping Water and vicinity with their many friends. (.-.... . I Visiting Friends Here. Last week Mrs. Cllzbe, Goodard Steinberger and Miss Laura Russell of Alhambra, Calif., arrived in Weep ing Water and have been visiting their many friends they had known in the days when they resided in Weeping Water. While here they were guests at the home of Mrs. Welton and Miss Edith Clizbe. They remained longer than they had plan ned as they found so many of the old friends to visit. Government Quarry to Close. The - government- quarry east of Weeping Water, which has been an active pla:e for the past few years and has eraployed many workers dur ing their operation here will dose down for the winter and until more is known as to what will be the pro gram the coming year. However, there is being retained there on' the payroll for the caring for the plant and the property, tools and other equipment which it is hoped will be needed when things open in r the spring. Crusher Taken to Nehawka. The county chrusher which has been in operation for some time j crushing rock for ballasting the coun try roads and transfosming them, in to hard . surfaced roads, has been taken to near Nehawka where it will be operated, with David Ebersole as marhinery operator. There is . some 22 miles of roads to be ballasted from this location which, will re quire work for the crew of men needed. t' operate the plant and a complement of truck and drivers to deliver the rock to the roads where it is to be used. DO YOU NEED lEUOUEnGOAT We are- featuring some dandy coats in blue, gray and green. All wool,, and latent style; Priced -at WESCOtt Where Qual ity Counts I 'I I Ofl ITEMS. Lucean Banning was called to Om aha Monday to look after some busi ness. The Episcopal Woman's Auxiliary will meet with Augusta Robb Fri day, Dec. 2. Jack Burch and family were in Omaha last Sunday visiting the har bor which has recently been made by the river workers at Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John R. Pearson, of Auburn were visiting in Union last Thursday, enjoying the very fine din ner at hte Baptist church. Malran Ireland of Kansas City. Mo., who is attending Midland col lege at Fremont, spent Thanksgiv ing with Rev. and Mrs. McGaughey. P. F. Rihn and wife were in Om aha last Monday to the hospital for a checkup with the doctors which have had the case of Mr. Rihn in hand. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Ne braska City were guests for the day last Sudnay at the home oZ Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banning, parents of Mrs. Peters. David Stuart of Nehawka was visit ing in Union over the week end, a guest while here at the home of Charles Cogdill and also visited a number of other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters were over to Manley last Thursday, guests at a very fine Thanksgiving dinner at the home of a sister of Mrs. Peters, Mrs. Theo Harms and family. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Karnoff and little daughter were over to Lincoln last Thursday, guests of his parents. All enjoyed the Thanksgiving din ner and visit. They returned home Friday. A. L. Becker with the aid of Leo Caines were over to the woodland pasture last Monday reinforcing the pasture fence so the cattle courd have their range and be protected by the trees. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Griffin and children drove to Cedar Bluffs last Sunday and attended services at the Metbodistc hurch. The pastor there Is Rev. E. P. Booher, former pastor in Union. A large company of Union people, friends of Laura Sands fo Nebraska City, drove there last Sunday where they with a party of friends of Ne braska City gave her a pleasant birthday surprise. . - h Mrs. Fannie Eikenbary and ,sister, Mrs. Carper and brother, Oscar. Davis were enjoying dinner together last Sunday and on Thanksgiving day en joyed the dinner served by the ladies of the Baptist church. Rue H. Frans and family of Syra cuse were spending the day last Sun day at the homes of Mrs. Jennie Frans, mother of Rue and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans, the former a brother. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Bramblet and mother, Mrs. Gift of Oklahoma City, Okla.. spent the week end with Misses Nellie and Pearl . Bramblett, cousins whom they had not seen for some time and whom they were very happy to entertain. Charles Garrison was shelling and delivering corn from this year's crop to the Union elevator. There are many places where there is no corn this year, but around Union while the crop, is poor, there are some pieces where fine corn was grown. Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor were entertaining for the day last Sunday and had as their guests for the oc casion Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hoback, the latter a daughter, and other mem bers of the family, Marjorie, Donald and Ivan. A most pleasant time was had. Attorney Charles L. Graves, who is municipal judge at Plattsmouth, was a visitor in Union where he was joined by Harry Graves and wife and Harry Royal and wife of Lin coln. They all enjoyed Thanksgiving dinner together at the Baptist church. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hammerstrom of Omaha came to Union Thanksgiv ing day where Mesdames Wm. Bar ritt and sister, Mrs. Bryan also join ed them. Following the dinner and a very pleasant visit they all went to Omaha where the two ladies visit ed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ham merstrom for a few days. Glen Hoback and wife have been in Nebraska City the past week where Mr. Hoback has been supply ing as extra operator at the Missouri Pacific station. Agent McConnaha who has .been at Nehawka will take the work which has been that of James Simmons heretofore and Mr. Hoback was suplylng until Mr. Mc Connaha was relieved from his work at Nehawka. Has Ancient Picture. Ed Midkiff has a photo which was taken in. 1912 showing his two sons, Oscar and Matt Midkiff on two ponies whch, they were riding and another horse ridden by Paul Schlegel., They --- v - . .... were dressed in cowboy outfits whihe make a strange contrast to the pic tures of today. The boys also had two calves which they used with an ox yoke, but as it did not work so well discarded it and took collars, turning them upside down, made a harness for the calves. This was on another picture, these pictures having been taken some 26 years ago. Spending Week in Chicago Hon. and Mrs. W. B. Banning with a number of the Nebraska state fair board departed last Sunday evening for Chicago via the Burlington Zephyr and are remaining in Chicago for the week. The fair boards of the different states are meeting in Chi cago during the national livestock show and as Mr. Banning Is head of the Nebraska fair board he was chosen to represent the state in this line and was accompanied by Mrs. Banning who with a number of other ladies were visiting with friends in Chicago. Give Successful Dinner. The ladies of the Union Baptist church were serving a Thanksgiving dinner and supper on Thanksgiving day which proved very successful. At noon they fed some 200 people and in the evening about 100. Many from out of town came to enjoy the splendid dinner served by the ladies. There was no cause for any one to go away hungry for there was plenty for all to eat and served by a group of charming waitresses. Roll Call, Liberty Precinct. We grow as we serve. Therefore It is our aim to bring the Red Cross Into touch with the lives of a greater numbes of our citizens by extending to them the benefits the Red Cross is organized to give as well as through inviting them to join as members in the giving of service. It is only because of the fine, unselfish, voluntary servire which men and women throughout America have given that "the American Red Cross can give such splendid accom plishments each year when our neigh bors suffer from some kind of dis aster or in giving first aid and life saving to thousands and aiding in public health service. To the citizens of Liberty precinct who have so loyally and willingly given this service by renewing your membership each year the Cass Coun ty Chapter i3 most grateful, for it helps to carry on our own local work, county-work and national .work. No one dollar does, so much good. As your local representative my gratful thanks and may some great blessing come to you for helping and thinking of the need of others. Sincerely, Augusta Robb. Those answering the roll call for year 1939: Augusta Robb Opal Griffin Orval Hathaway Mrs. Charles Garrison W. A. Taylor Louise Foster! -. Mrs. Ivan Balfour Mrs. Charles McCarthy Eleanor Easter Mrs. M. S. Briggs Mrs. G. S. Upton Lewiston Social Circle H. D. Bugbee Union Extension Club D. W. Karnapp '' Mrs. Fannie Eikenbary P. F. Rihn H. A! Chilcott Mary Becker ' W. E. Hathaway Charles Greene Mrs. . Hans Christensen W. B. Banning Lucian Banning Mrs. W. M. Barrltt L. T. Wilhelmy John Lidgett ., Mrs. Martha Lynn Oliver Schriber R. N. Opp i Joyce Malzacker C. E. Morris Rev. L. R. McCaughey Mrs. L. R. McCaughey Donald McQuin Mrs. Anna Everett Mrs. Pansy Wyatt Mrs. L. G. Todd Elmer Mlehe Mrs. L. R. Upton Wayne 3Vckley Griffin Produce Scicta Sunday' School Harry Gobelman A. J. Mason Geo. A. Stites Chas. Attebery C. H. Whitworth D. Ray Frans . . Mrs. D. Ray Frans Among these there are 26 men, 22 women and 3 clubs. . Those enroll ing 100 per cent are the post office, 3; school faculty, 6; Bugbee home, 3. Now In Business. Louis Burbea, who recently pur chased the former Brennen cafo took possession of the eating house early last week and is now conducting it. Union is now supplied with three good eating houses and no one should go hungry. ' Remembers Rev. Taylor. The Rev. B. N. Kuukel. pastor of the1 Methodist church at Plaiuview,' who was pastpr for a time of the Union Methodist church, remember ing that like most other people Rev. W. A. Taylor had a birthday thought it came near December 1st. However he missed the date for Rev. Taylor will be 73 years of age on December 12, and while the date was not defin itely known, Rev. Kunkel was near it and also pleased Rev. Taylor, that he was remembered by his fellow laborer. Teachers Go Home for Thanksgiving. The teachers of the Union schols took time off last Thursday and Fri day of last week and most of them went to their homes to enjoy the va cation. Supt Bugsby and wife spent the time In Lincoln. Albert J. Ma son was visiting with his folks at Stella while Joyce Alzacher was with her folks and friends at Neligh. Prof. George W. Weick was visiting at Meadow Grove. Taken to Hospital in Omaha. L. G. Todd who has been feeling rather poorly for some time was taken to the Methodist hospital in Omaha ast week where he will receive treatment. His (condition was con sidered very grave when taken to the institution and since has not shown any profceptlble improvement. Everything possible is being done that his condition might be improved. Communion Coming Sabbath. The Lord's Supper will be cele brated next Sunday at the Baptist church when the sermon will be delivered by Rev. Stephens of Omaha who has been coming to Union to conduct services at the Baptist church for some time past. Those desiring to take the sacrament and participate in the celebration of the Lord's Sup per keep this announcement in mind. Christmas Greetings. Each year there is a large num ber of Christmas greetings that are mailed in unsealed envelopes at the third class rate of lVfcc postage, dis posed of as waste, because they are undeliverable as addressed, due to removal of addressee. Such matter cannot be forwarded, consequently your Christmas greeting to a friend is never received. This would not happen if you used first class postage 3c. First class mail may be forwarded until it does reach the addressee. Therefore It Is advisable to seal and use first class postage on your greetings for any time especially at Christmas. For under this rate mes sages may be written in your greet ing which Is so appreciated always by the receiver. No personal mes sage is allowed in unsealed lc greetings. Your friends will wonder why they do not hear from you when it may be because your message could not be forwarded to the change in address if on file at the post office. Make it a real Christmas letter with your greeting by using first class postayc, 2: anywhere In U. S. Locally 2c. It is also not advisable to place any number of seals or stickers on address side of parcel post for the Christmas mail. Compensation Insurance. A series of 17 public meetings on unemployment compensation insur ance to be sponsored by the Ne braska unemployment compensation division of the state department of labor in conjunction with the Ne braska State. Employment service. Of special interets to Nebraska em ployers who come under the law, and to workers covered by this law, who are eligigle for benefits if they be come unemployed next year, and to the general public. For this district meetings will be held at: Omaha Dec. 14, City Hall, 8 p. m. Lincoln, Dec. 16, State House, 8 p. m. Nebraska City, Dec. 20, Otoe coun: ty court house, 8 p. m. s We can furnTsri you wTlIt Rub ber Stamps ma do to order at a price considerably below that you have been paying. Prompt service. If you need stamps, see us. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS MALE PIGS FOR SALE Hampshires, eligible for register. Alfred Gansemer, Murray. $3. to $3 CASH FOR DEAD HORSES . AND CATTLE 50o per 100. lbs. for Hogsl For Prompt Service, Reverse Calls to Market 3541, Omaha The Fort Crdols Rendering WorUs M urray Frank Vallery was in Murray Fri day of last week where he was look ing after some business matters. The United Brethren aid society of the Nehawka church were serving lunch at the Ira Steed salel ast Mon day. John Murdock, Jr., was a guest for Thanksgiving day at the home of relatives in Omaha, remaining for over Sunday. Mrs. Anna Rhoden was enjoying a visit over Thanksgiving at the home of her nephew, John Lloyd and wife of Council Bluffs. Miss Irene Joy of Salem, Nebraska was spending Thanksgiving day with her friends in Murray returning to her home Sunday. Mrs. Don C. Rhoden was enjoying a visit over Thanksgiving and until Sunday evening with her parents at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Edward J. Kruger who has been picking corn for W. O. Troop, was guest at the home of his brother Lyle Kruger for Thanksgiving day dinner. Claude O'Connor will, when Ira Steed shall have removed from the Shrader place move there and will farm the place the coming season. The young people of the Murray Presbyterian church will give a party at the Murray schools this coming Friday, December 2nd, beginning at 7:30. Henry Crozier of Weeping Water was looking after some business mat ters in and near Murray Monday of this week, also attending the sale of Ira Steed. Harry Noel was called to Omaha last Friday to look after some busi ness matters and returning brought a truck load of gas for the garage and filling station. Alfred Nickles who has been at Little Rock the past two weeks tak ing treatment for his health, return ed home last Sunday night and is feeling much improved. Miss Irma Dvorak, teacher in the Murray schools, was enjoying a visit at her home at Wilbur over Thanks giving while Coach Harold Greer was visiting with his folks at Blair. Miss Dorothy Yost who teaches the Lewiston school Wednesday of last week gave a program and plate sup per at which there was a large num ber of young people present and a very enjoyable time was had. Miss Loa Davis, daughter of J. A. Davis and Miss Lois Meade, both stu dents of the state university, were home over Thanksgiving and the re mainder of the week returning to their studies Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Clara Murdoch and daughter, Bessie, were enjoying a visit at the jhome of Albert Murdoch at Laurel where they visited for a number of days, including Thanksgiving day there, enjoying a very fine dinner. Mrs. Nellie Wehrbein was hostess at her Murray home on Thanksgiving when she entertained her son Victor Wehrbein and family, Anderson Lloyd and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wunderlich. All enjoyed the day and dinner very pleasantly. W. E. Reynolds of southwest of Union was a business visitor in Mur ray and was clerking the sale of Ira Steed Monday. The sale was cried by W. R. Young and excellent prices obtained. Mr. Steed and son are ex pecting as soon as they shall close their business following the sale to Is Exciting true adventures of men and women ir. uniform! The Man IN THE Coryell UNIFORM Men IN Uniform 12:45 p. m. Every Tuesday, Thurs day and Saturday ECOKL depart for Washington where they will make their home in the future. They expect to farm in the west. Miss Josephine. Staska, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Staska was enjoying a visit at Kansas City with relatives, and returned Sunday eve ning by th; parents at Nebraska City where she Is attending school, and where all enjoyed a very line visit Sunday evening. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler was made happy when the Stork with the assistance of Dr. R. W. Tyson presented Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler with a very fine daughter Monday. The mother and little lady are doing nicely. Mrs. Wheeler was formerly Miss Fanny Potts. Back to Murray Station. Joseph Martis, sr., who has for some time been conducting the ser vice station just on the edge of Plattsmouth opposite the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Cook, leased the station to a Plattsmouth man who is operating it and Mr. Martis has returned to Murray and is conducting the station here. Installs New Scale. In the handling of stock, it has been the experience of Parr Young that a good scale is necessary, as he has many heavy loads to weiRh and as the old scale needed many re pairs he had a new one instaleld. A firm concrete foundation was made and an entirely new scale installed. Making Extensive Repairs. J. A. Scotten assisted by Herman Richter have been making some ex tensive repairs and changes at the garage building operated by Harry Noell and Mr. Scotten. They have built a new combination door which is to be hung at the garage as well a3 the garage and service pufps be ing painted. Many Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner. The ladies of the Murray Christian church whose reputation for the serving of excellent Thanksgiving dinners, almost outdid themselves last Thursday when they served a very excellent dinner, enjoyed by over 200 patrons from all parts of the county as well as from many other places. Whether your printing Job Is large or smaii, it will recelvo our prompt attention. Call No. 6. PUBLIC AUCTION Ae we have decided to quit farm ing, we will sell at Public Auction on the Chris Metzger farm, one-half mile south of the Murray swimming pool, on Monday, Dec 5 beginning at 10:30 o'clock sharp, with lunch served by the Ladies Missionary Society, the following de scribed property, to-wit: Six Head of Horses One sorrel horse, 11 years old, wt. 1700 lbs.; one black horse, smooth- mouthed, wt. 1400 lbs.; one grey mare, smooth-mouthed, wt. 1500 lbs.; one grey horse, 4 years old, wt. 1400 lbs.; one grey colt, 1 years old, wt. 1000 lbs. Five Head of Cattle One Guernsey cow, 7 years old, fresh; two Holstein cows, 7 years old, to be fresh in December; one Holstein cow, 3 years old, to be fresh in January; one extra good roan bull, long yearling. Poland China Gilts Five good Spotted Poland China gilts, weight 200 lbs. each. Farm Machinery, Etc. One John Deere 2-row lister; one John Deere 2-row cultivator; one John Deere 2-row go-devil; one Van Brunt seeder; one Hoosier grain drill; one John Deere 7-foot binder; one John Deere 4-sectlon harrow; one harrow cart; one John Deere wagon: one John Deere 8-foot disc; one McCormick 11-foot hay rake; one Deering 5-foot mower; one Jenny Lind walking cultivator; one New Departure walking cultivator; one Emerson sulky plow; one Case gang plow; one 3-row stalk cutter; one single row lister; one garage, size 12x20 feet; one hog house, size 10x36 feet; one brooder stove; one brooder house, size 8x8 feet; one feed grinder; one Refrew cream sep arator; one scoop end gate; one pump Jack; one steel gate, 14-foot; 50 steel posts; one Louden hay fork and rope; two sets of harness and collars; one feed bunk. 16-foot; one loading chute: one set disc trucks: one Prairie Home incubator, 400 egg capacity; some barb wire, also mm nib wire: doubletrees and other articles too numerous to men tion. Household Goods Some household goods will also be included in this sale. Terms of Sale Cash on all sums of $25.00 and under A credit may be arranged with the Clerk of Sale on sums over $25 00. Any credit should be ar ranged with Clerk of Sale before purchase is made. All property must be settled for before removal from the premises. Mrs. J. H. Faris, Owner. REX YOUNG. Auctioneer GLEN BOEDEKER, Clerk