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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 8, 1938)
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1938. PLATTS1I0UTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE ST7EU Murray Business called Alet Campbell to Omaha Monday of this wtek. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrltt were in Nebraska City last Sunday eve ning: attending a show. Joseph Martis was called to Omaha Monday of this week to look after some business matters. M. G. Churchill was & visitor In Plattsmouth last Saturday afternoon looking after some business matters. Lester Wunderlich was called to Union last Saturday to look after ccme business and was accompanied by Albert A. Young. Hugh Warden of near Union was a visitor in Murray last Monday look ing after some business matters for a short time and also visiting with friends. Harry A. Meisinger of near Cedar Creek was a visitor in Murray last Monday, meeting with his friends and also attending the talc of Mrs J. H. Faris. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kennedy of Omaha, former residents of Murray, were visiting for the day last Sunday in Murray at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt. A. G. Long was a visitor in Union last Friday where he was looking after some business matters and visit ing friend3. Ke was accompanied by Lester Wunderlich. Fred Drucker has been having the flu for the past nearly a week and while he has been feeling quite poor ly has not given up his work. He is feeling better this week. Fred Clarke was a visitor in Mur ray for a time last Monday morning looking after some business. He also came to see the doctor as he has been fcling poorly for thep ast few days. The ladies of the Murray United Presbyterian church had in hand the serving of eats at the Mrs. J. H. Faris sale last Monday, and had a good business, netting them a nice sum for the use of the church. Phillip Keil and hie sons have been having a large number of hogs to dress and as the season gets fur ther along still more come their way. Demand for their services comes from away out in the county and also from Sarpy county, some bringing the hogs to Mr. Keil to be dressed while others call for him to go to the homes of the owners. Formed New Business Firm. Names unknown, but place of busi ness in Nebraska City and between there and. Omaha, have been in oper ation on the freight trains of the Missouri Pacific, they getting on coal trains at Nebraska City and be tween towns would pile huge chunks of coal on the sides of the car and as they passed the public highways would dump the coal from the cars and pick it up in trucks. The case has been worked on by opecial agents of the road and as they found piles of coal in the back yards of the oper ators, kept surveilance of the par ties, and watched so that the last time which was late last week that they operated, they were bo closely watched they could not pick up the coal. So the company had Joe Dare go pick up the coal and take it to the Missouri Pacific station at Union for use at the station. The company of course will have to make up the rhortage in the cars destined to Om aha. What more there -is to be done the future will develop. Had a Good Sale. The sale which had been adver tised by Mrs. J. H. Faris was held at the farm home a short distance from Murray Monday of this week. A good sized crow$ was present from many places over the county, all in terested in buying some of the ad vertised articles. Rex Young was the auctioneer and was able to get very good prices on the goods offered. Surveying for New Viaduct. The long talked of viaduct for highway No. 1 across the tracks at Relieve Their DISTRESS This Easy, Quick Way! To bring Bpeedy relief from the discom fort of chest colds, muwular rheumatie aches and pains due to colds you need more than "just a naive" use a stimu lating "counter-irritant" like good Id warming, soothing Mmr:erola. It pene trates the surface akin breaking tip local congestion and pain resulting from colds. Even better than a mustard plaster Musterole has been used by millions for over 30 years. Recommraded by many doctors and nurses. In three strengths: Regular. Children's (mild) and Extra Strong, 40. Approved by Good House keeping Bureau. All druggist, . Murray seems to be the center of interest of late as there has been a number of state surveyors In Murray for the past few days locating the points for the new bridge which ac cording to surveys will extend from the intersection near the lumber yard and the Christian church east to a ppint near the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mrasek. Just when work on the structure will be started Is not yet known. The structure will cost much money and require some time to construct. Murray Mecca for Contractors. Last Saturday, the day set for the opening of the various bids on the work and material for the Murray water works system brought bidders for the work and furnishing of the needed material. On opening the bids and considering eame, the contrac tors were tentatively selected and for each item the lowest bid was se lected and the same allowed with the reservation made for endorse ment of same by heads of the PWA. It will require a few days before the contractors can be announced How ever the new enterprise is advancing and getting closer to realization. Young: Man Severely Injured. Last Sunday evening Dayle Long took his mother to evening services at the Presbyterian church and fol lowing the close of the meeting took her home and drove back to town to visit his boy friend. Roy Wilson, where they visited for a time and then concluded to go elsewhere, and with the spirit of youth ran to see which would get to the car first. During the time a light rain had been falling and as they were passing over the bridge which led to the car in the street, the sleet causing it to beslippery, his feet slipped from un der him and he sustained a fracture of the small bone of his leg. The member had to be set by the doctor and while it is causing a good deal of suffering it is doing nicely. Spent Number of Days Here. The little grandson of Mrs. Eu genia Deles Dernier who makes his home in Omaha, was spending half of last week at the home of his grandmother here, and notwithstand ing he was feeling rather sick dur ing the time wanted to remain here and disliked to go home and leave the grandmother. MANY MODELS EXHIBITED OF PREHISTORIC ANIMALS PHILADELPHIA (UP) The re cently opened "Hall of Earth His tory" at the Academy of Natural Sci ences here is believed to contain the most complete set of prehistoric ani mal models ever assembled. About 50 per cento f the models are the work of Eda Kassel, young sculp tor. She is proudest of her 5-foot re production of a Brachiosaurus the first ever .made which she recon structed from a German museum of bones of the animal that lived 150,- 000,000 years ago. RAILROADS DESERT TOWN TECUMSEH. Mich. (UP) A town which in 1838 seemed destined to become a railroad center, Tecumseh now has peither railroad passenger nor mail service. At one time three railroad lines were in operation. The rail station is used as an overflow room for a Sunday school class. WINDSORS SEEK RESIDENCE LONDON, Dec. 7 (UP) The Dally Mail reported today that the duke of Windror was negotiating through an agent for the lease or purchase of a residence in Cadogan Square in southwest London, as a possible town house if he returns to England. Subscribe for the Journal. a STAR It l THE flZLV! His keen scent makes him a star performer n the field. Keen edges make Star Single-edge Blades star loi tuei s ea your face; isswu since isss. I' iVr ",Ul 1 ' ' ' '' Weeping Water Miss Ruth Wade was in Union last Sunday visiting with her sister, Mrs. Glen Ashlock and husband. Mrs. Fred H. Gorder and daughter, Miss Helen were over, to Murdock one day last week visiting relatives and friends. Chris Bnell and family of South Omaha were visiting in Weeping Wa ter Sunday, atending the birthday party of Pete Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Behrends and Mrs. George Olive were in Omaha last Saturday looking after some shopping for the afternoon. On Tuesday of this week Hu bert Cappen was in Plattsmouth to secure his auto which was damaged in an accident last Saturday night. Mesdames L. A. Wiseman, Ralph Keckler and Richard Keckler were in Lincoln Tuesday of this week looking after shopping and visiting friends. E. L. Gibberson, formerly of Weeping Water, now living in Lin coln, was visiting with friends and looking after business here last Sat urday night. John M. Quackenbush, county agent, and wife drove over to Sew ard last Tuesday where they were looking after some business matters and as well visiting with friends there. Uncle Peter II. Miller has been feeling quite badly on account of an attack of the flu to that extent that he had to go to bed and have his con Pete look after the business at the store. Mrs. John Weichart the first of the week recived the sad uews of the serious illness of an aunt, at Mankato, Kas Mrs. Weishart im mediately left for Kansas to assist in her care. Mr. and Mrs. George Olive had Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shields as their guests for the day and dinner last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Shields with their auto took the entire party for a very enjoyable ride over the coun try. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Henderson de parted early this week for Missouri where they will visit friends at Glas cow, Florence and Kansas City where they have friends and relatives. They expect to be gone about a week or ten days. Mrs. John Bolz and little son, Roger who have for the pasft few weeks been visiting with relatives in Gridley, Burlington and other points in Kansas, arrived home last Sunday end report having enjoyed a very I'leaeant visit. Miss Rosemary Powers of Auburn l as been visiting in Weeping Water for the past week and guests while here at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Fowler. Miss Powers also continued on to Minenapolis where she visited with j an aunt for a time before returning to her home in Auburn. j Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Palmer and daughter, Mrs. Oscar Fample and husband of Woodstone, Oregon, ar rived in Weeping Water for a visit with the mother of Mr. Fample. also visiting at the home of Mrs. Edith Fitzpatrick, and were over in Iowa where they exoect to visit until after Christmas, when they wlil return to their home in the west, stopping on their way home for another short ttay in Weeping Water. V It I Box Assortment 10 in a Box 10c 12 in a Box ..150 12 in a Box 250 12 in a Box 50 C 16 in a Box 500 No Two Cards We also have a complete line of Relative cards, German cards, Sympathy cards and Convales cent cards for Christmas. Early selections best. Taos - Seals - Ribbon - Cord Complete Line of Christmas Wrapping Paper iBates PLATTSMOUTH, Woman's Club Meets. The Weeping Water Woman's club wfes meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. M. Ranney. They enjoyed a program and social hour and a delightful luncheon served by the hostess. William Hatfield Newham Passes. William Hatfield Newham, one of the very fine citizens of Weeping Water who had gained the age of 68 years, passed away here last Friday, December .2nd. The funeral was held last Tuesday afternoon at the Con gregational church in Weeping Wa ter, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Hunt. The funeral was in charge of the Hobson funeral home, with inter ment at Oakwood cemetery, near where he spent so many years of his life. Entertained at Sunday Dinner. Last Sunday evening at the very fine home of Mr. and Mrs. Richmond P. Hobson was gathered a goodly number of their friends, who were entertained at a 6 O'clock Sunday eve ning dinner. The evening was spent in social games and conversation. Board of Education Meets. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Tefft were host and hostess at their home in Weep ing Water last Friday evening to the board of education to look after the regular business of the schools. Those there were Messrs. and Mesdames Frank Domingo, Richard Hobson, Mogens Johnson and I. L. Markland. A very fine supper was also served. Welfare Society Meets. Last Monday evening at the par lorB of the Coigregational church of Weeping Water, the Welfare Society, a social and beneflcient organiz ation met for the discussion of mat ter coming before them for the bet terment of the city. A covered dish j luncheon was held which all thor-: cuehly enjoyed. J Organize Campfire Girls Troop. Miss Mamie Michelsen has been thinking and acting as well and as a result a Girl Scout troop has been organized in Weeping Water. At a meeting recently tjie organization was perfected with the elecrtion of officers as follows: Imogene Van Every, president; Barbara Everett, vice-president; Ruth Lans, corres ponding secretary; Peggy Amick, treasurer; Mary Allen, news report er. In addition to the officers the fol lowing members have enrolled, Rose Mae Ronnie, Anna . Mailer, Minnie Freeman, Hazel Johnson. Ruth Sell, Elsie Fitzpatrick. Married at Seward. Miss Ida Cappen and Mr. Walter Lawrencen, two of Weeping Water's very fine young people, motored to Seward last Wednesday, secured a permit to marry and seeking a clergy man were united in marriage, after which they motored , back to Weep ing Water to receive the paternal blessings and the congratulations of their many friends. Get District Convention Next Year. Many of the American Legion and Auxiliary members were in attend: ance at the district convention held in Plattsmouth November 30 and report having had a very enjoyable time. Weeping Water was selected Christmas Cards A Large and Most Complete Line 23 in a Box 750 16 in a Box 750 12 in a Box.. $1 15 in a Box .$1 16 in a Box .$1 Alike in a Box Book Store NE3RASKA as the meeting place for the district convention in 1939 when they will entertain the conventions of the American Legion and American Le gion Auxiliary. Many Have the Mumps. There are many who are nursing a case of the mumps in Weeping Wa ter. Four of the children of Post master Sterling Amick have the mal ady. Mrs. Wm. Van Everyis also having them and here and then over city there are many vases. Russell Van Every who is in a Bchool at Lin coln phoned the father to come arrd get him as he is also sick with the mumps. However as Mr. Van Every was quite busy Eugene, a brother of Russell, drove over last Tuesday for the brother. - Rounded Out Three Quarters. Peter Anderson who was born in Denmark on December 4tji, 1B63, came to America some 55 years ago and has made Tiis home in Weeping Water since, last Sunday rounded out seventy-five years, and in honor of the occasion the entire family gath ered at 'the farm home near Weep ing Water. A very fine dinner was had and all the relatives about 80 were there. Games were played by the young people of the party while the rest visited and played pinochle. All extended the wish to Uncle Peter that he might enjoy many more bappy, healthful and plentious year3. At the Congregational Church. On last Tuesday afternoon an or ganization of the ladies of Weeping Water without regard to church af filiation were gathered at the par lors of the Congregational church where ithey were celebrating the birthdays of such of the members who had passed their natal day dur ing the past two months. Attend 50th Year Celebration. The Swift Packing company of Omaha was established 50 years ago this week and as a recognition they were celebrating the event with open house and entertainment for the cus tomers over western Iowa, eastern Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri and Gift For the Entire Family Will Be Found at the Bates Gift Shop Nail Polish Sets We have a wide variety at 25C to $2.50 Toilet Sets Pink, White, Blue or Black $1 to $5.50 Stationery in Cedar Chests, priced at $1.15 to $2.75 A Fine Line of Box , Stationery, 50. 75 and.. OA For Smokers Cigars, Cigarettes, Cigarette Lighters and Cigarette Cases Manicure Sets Wide Variety (in Cases) $1.65 to $5 at Book Ends Make Ideal Gifts Priced at $1 to $5.50 Clocks Kitchen, Boudoir, Alarm at $1.25 to $5.50 AXES Corner 5th B South Dakota. Joe Bender with a number of other customers of the company were in Omaha Thursday and will go again Sunday to Omaha to be guests of the company. Fred Wolfe Visits Here. Fred Wolfe, aji uncle of the owner of the Weeping Water Republican, Mr. Clair Wolfe, who has been mak ing his home in Indiana for the past few months, arrived in Weeping Wa ter last Monday, visiting with a number of friends here for the day and then continuing on to his for mer home at Lincoln. Will Sing Christmas Carols. Some fifty of the people of Weep ing Water making an immense chorus and practicing under the di rection of Prof. Jean Jones, in structor of musim in the Weeping Wter schools will render a cantata at the Congregational church en titled "The Story of Christmas." Wedded in South America. The former Miss Barbara Ann Murphey, a former tcccher in the Weeping Water schools, was united in marriage at St. Saviour's church in Euenos Aires on November 26, 1938, to Henry Francis Lundgren, who was formerly of New York City. The bridge will be remembered as one of the very fine teachers of the schools here and was a very popular instructor. The newly married couple will make thtir home as Buenos Aires, Argentine, South America. Rubber Clamps, Targe or small, at right prices at the Journal. It's good sense to relieve a cough due to a cold with Smith Brothers Cough Drops. Smith Bros. 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