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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 1939. Ihe Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Pootoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as tecond-clas mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, J2.60 per year. Beyond 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada aad foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly In advance. DOCK ITEMS Meryl Schafer was compelled to miss several days of school last week en account of a severe ear infection, which followed a brief siege of la grippe. Art Loranz and wife, who reside routh of Elmwood, were visiting friends and looking after business r:atters in Murdock "Wednesday af ternoon of last week. A number of officials of the Rock Ifland railroad were in Murdock last week inspecting the station and the right of way as well as making; fricnd3 for the company. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bornemeier, who have been making their home in Weeping Water, are visiting for a couple of weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bornemeier. George F. Wilson of Elmwood was locking after some business matters ivi Murdock last Wednesday after noon, and was visiting with his friend, J. H. Buck, the blacksmith. . Mr. and Mrs. Jess Stock have taken up housekeeping for the pres ent in the home of Mrs. Augusta S -hlaphof in Murdock. They intend to move on a farm east of town in late February. W. O. Gillespie is making fine gains after a recent automobile ac c'dent near Ycrk, Nebraska. The in juries he received are healing nicely, so that he is able to again transport the school children by his bus. Daniel Ruge, who spent the Christ mas season with home folks, return ed to Naperville, Illinois, last Mon day, where he resumed his last se mester's work prior to graduation next June. He has enjoyed his work ct North Central college very much.' Louis Hornbeck departed last week for Rock Island, to consult with officials of the Modern Wood men of America, before continuing on to Chickamauga, Georgia, from where he will travel over that part the south in the interests of the M. W. A. as traveling auditor. The relationship of Mrs. Amelia Rieckman gathered in her home on Friday evening, December 30, to celebrate the annual family gather ing, which was somewhat delayed this year, because of the recent in juries she received in December. It was a happy time for all who at tended. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Miller are happy over the arrival of an eight pound baby girl, who was born to them in a Lincoln hospital Wednes day evening, January 4, 1333. The mother, formerly Miss Louise Meier jurgen, and the baby are getting along nicely and are hoping to re turn home soon. Spent New Years in Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hornbeck of "Lincoln entertained on New Years day, having as dinner guests I. G. Hornbeck and Miss Elsa Bornemeier from Murdock and a number of capital city friends. Attended Installation A number of Murdock ladies who are members of the Order of Eastern Star at Elmwood attended the in stallation ceremonies and banquet of the chapter last week. Card of Thanks To the many friends who aided at the time of the death of our be- COMMON sense demands that your insurance he handled by men trained ' to lolve insurance prob lems. Let me study your present insurance and 111 tell yoa just what your insurance will do when you have a loss. Searl 3. Davis OFFICESl JND "IA)OB Plaits. State Dank BWO a, w 33 leved wife and mother, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks. We ap preciate more than words can con vey your thoughtful ministrations, and hope that similar trouble may never come to your home. We thank the many for their floral tributes, those who sang at the funeral and the minister who spoke words of comfort. W. O. Gillespie and Child ren. Many Relatives Die John H. Caster, a cousin of W. T. Weddell, who has been chief sur geon for the Atchison and Santa Fe railroad at Wichita. Kansas, dropped dead last week. Edward Weddell, age 53, a nephew of W. T. Weddell, who has been a station agent for the Santa Fe since 1905 also died last week and was buried at Baxter Springs, Kansas, his home. These two deaths, coming close together f.dd to the sorrow of our townsman whose brother J. C. Weddell passed away about three weeks ago at his home at Ashland. New Years Party A happy New Years party wa3 held at the L. Neitzel home, those present including Fred Lowe and family, of Ilyannis. Nebr., the A. J. Neitzel family and O. J. Hitchcocks of Have lock, all having dinner and supper and enjoying themselves visiting and playing games. Visited with Friends Here Rev. Fred. Martin, a former pastor of ihe Callahan church in years gone by, but now located at Man hattan. Canada, departed last week for Colorado, after spending some ten days visiting old friends here. After a visit in Colorado, he will go to California, before returning to his home in Canada. Purchased Residence Property C. A. Besack, of Omaha, last week purchased the former Herman R Schmidt residence property from the Home Owners Loan Corporation. Mr. and Mrs. Besack. who are well known in Murdock, expect to occupy the property they have acquired and will move here at once. It is a well built residence and will make them an excellent home. Taken to Omaha Hospital Mrs. Julius Reinke, of Murdock v, as taken to an Omaha hospital last Saturday, where she has been dur ing the past week under observation and treatment. Her condition has been very serious but it is hoped that with the best of treatment and nurs ing she will recover and be able to return home in due time. Died Suddenly in Iowa James Woodard, a well known telephone engineer of many years ex perience, who was the first manager of the exchange in Murdock when It as under the Plattsmouth Tele phone company, died suddenly last Tuesday at his home in Council Bluffs Iown, being 74 years of age. He retired from active work some time ago, receiving a life pension from the Northwestern Bell company, by which he was employed for many years. And although not actively em ployed, his advice and suggestions were often asked and made use of in the solving of telephone problems, as he was considered an expert. The deceased man was a brother of the late Mrs. George Buell and an uncle of the Buell boys here, as well as of Mrs. Samuel Cox. He leaves a widow and a married daughter, Mrs. Shreeves. The funeral ,wa3 held at Council Bluffs, Iowa and intermeut "was in the Wabash cemetery. ' Community Building Fails. The proposition for a community building, like the school boy's dream, goes glimmering through the vale of glery that were (to be.) When the votes were counted last "Friday, it showed the proposition defeated. The vote was '60 for, 61 against, the needed 73 votes not materializing. Able 1o be Up and Around Mrs. Arcalia Rieckman, who had the misfortune of falling In her kit chen before, the Christmas season, is up and around again after spend- J ing ten days in bed and suffering a good deal of pain. Fortunately, no bones were broken. Even though grandma has been careful in going about the home during the past year, accidents sometimes happen. The many friends rejoice in her rapid re covery at this time. Celebrated Birthday A happy evening was spent by ten young couples at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Schlaphof last Tues day to help John celebrate his birthday. A fine prepared evening of entertainment was enjoyed and r delicious luncheon was served by the hostess. It was a delightful even ing of fun and fellowship and the quests wished Mr. Schlaphof many hfcppy returns of the day. Honored Newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Matt Thimgan en tertained fifty guests in their home Sunday evening, January 1, 1939, in honor of the recent marriage of their fon Victor to Miss Edna E. McCrory of Murdock. A fine two-course din ner was served at 6:00 o'clock and the guests enjoyed themselves im mensely on this happy occasion. The newly wedded couple, born in this community and reared in the schools here, are well known to their many friends. The bride taught school near Murdock for five years rnd until recently has been engaged in work in Lincoln. The groom is en gaged in the carpenter s trade with his father. Mr. and Mrs. Thimgan intend to reside in Murdock for the present, where their friends wish them suc cess and happiness. Missionary Society Elects At the annual all-day meeting of the Missionary Society held in De cember at the home of Mrs. Alvin Bornemeier, officers were elected for the year 1939, as follows: Mrs. William Rikli, president; Mrs. Harold Luetchens, vice president; Mrs. Albert Bornemeier, recording secretary; Mrs. "William Eisele, cor responding secretary; Mrs. August Ruge, treasurer; Mrs. Alvin Borne meier, superintendent of Y. P. M. C. ; Mrs. Ilerbert Oehlerking, superinten dent of the Mission Ba,nd; Mrs. Fer dinand Rieckman. assistant superin tendent of the Mission Band, and Mrs. L. B. Gorthey, superintendent of the Little Heralds. The society i3 a very active' orga nization of the church and accom plishes much good each year. Thimgan-McCrory Wedding New Year's eve, December 31, 193S, the immediate families and friends of Miss Edna McCrory and Mr. Victor Thimgan, gathered at 8:00 o'clock, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivy McCrory, to witness the wedding ceremony of their daugh ter. Mr. Emil .Miller, accompanied by his daughter, Maxine Miller, sang "c. Promise Me" and "I Love You Truly." Miss Sarah McCrory, sister of the bride, played Lohengrin's "Bridal Chorus as Rev. Harvey A. Schwab entered the beautifully decorated room and was followed by the groom end his attendant, Mr. Alvin Back.e meyer, of Greenwood, Nebraska. Miss Grace Backemeyer, the brides maid, then entered, carrying a beau tiful red rose. She was followed by the bride, beautifully attired jn a gown cf teal blue crepe. The- bride carried a handkerchief which her mother used on her wedding day. A corsage of gardenias and sweet peas was worn on the bride's left shoulder. The impressive double ring ceremony united the hapny couple in wedlock. After the ceremony, the couple re ceived the beet wishes and congratu lations of their many relatives and friends. Mrs. Frank Buell was in charge or the guest book. Miss Sarah Mc Crory and Miss Dorothy McCrory were in charge of the gift room. Many beautiful and useful gifts were received for their future home. A delicious luncheon was served by the sisters of the bride to about forty guests. Later in the evening. the beautifully decorated golden wedding cake was cut by the bride and was served to the assembled guests. During the ovening several groups of friends came to charivari the couple and extend their well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Thimgan. A reception was held at 5:00 o'clock Sunday evening, January 1, 1939, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Thimgan in honor of the bride and groom. A delicious two course supper was served to fifty guests. Their many friends are glad to know that they are going to make their home in Murdock. Alvo News (Editor's Note Persons having news items for the Alvo department should phone same to our Alvo correspondent. Mrs. Glenn Diinmitt before Friday, as present mall conditions require mailing- of her news letter at 9:30 Friday morning: In order to reach us in time for i;ublication in Monday's paper.) J. B. Elliott, Jr., has torn down the blacksmith buildinc which he recently purchased. Mr. and .Mrs. S. C. Hardnock were dinner guests at the Loren Mickle home at Denton Sunday. Warren llammel, who is a student at the University of Nebraska, spent Sunday with his parents. Harry Weichel has been moving the office building that he recently purchased in town, to his farm. Mrs. A. B. Stroemer and Mrs. Bcrnemeicr went to Lincoln Wednes day afternoon after being informed of Mrs. Brobst'8 death. The Bridge club met for a one o'clock luncheon Thursday noon at the home of Mrs. S. C. Jordan. The ladies enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Walt Vincent, the custodian for the school building, has been on the sick list this week. Part of the time, Walt was unable to be on duty, but is reported to be feeling some better at this writing. Mark Nickel, who has been at Savannah, Missouri, for some time taking treatments, has not been able to return home as yet. He had ex pected to be home for Christmas but was unable to do so. Mrs. Charles Edwards was in Lin coln part of last week visiting her son, Edgar and family. The Edgar Edwards family came down from Lincoln Saturday evening and re mained to visit relatives until Sun day evening. The Alvo fire department was called to the Raymond Eveland farm west of Alvo last Monday, where a large barn and other buildings were destroyed. A great number of Alvo people were present to watch and as sist at the fire. The young folks who were home from college for their Christmas va cation, returned to resume their re spective studies the fore part of the week. Victor and Iris Miller, Kath erine, Edward and Margaret Stroe mer returned to the University of Ne braska; Grace Muenchau to the Peru State Teachers' college; Ruth Ann Ganz to the Stephens college at Co lumbia, Missouri. i A number of other students from .here, spent most, of their vacation in the cities where they are attending school. Former Residents Visit Here Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Keefer of Glen wcod. Iowa, former Alvo people, came to Alvo Friday to, visit Mr. and Mrs. S C. Boyles and the Ganz family over the week end before returning to their home after a week's vaca tion. Mr. and Mrs. Keefer were among the relatives present for Christmas dinner at the S. C Boyles home and then went to Plattsmouth to visit their daughter, Mrs. Roy Cole and family. Mr. and Mrs. Keefer were pres ent for the church services Sunday and had the opportunity of meeting a good many of their old friends. Entertains Aid Society Mrs. Arthur Dinges, who was as sisted by Mesdames Carl Rosenow, Orville Buchlcr and Talbert Ed wards, enisrtaincd the members of the Aid Society at the home of Mrs. Dinges Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Taylor had charge of devo tions. A largo crowd was present to en joy a pleasant and profitable after noon. Mrs. Lyle Miller turned over very nearly $19.00 profit from maga zines. The hostesses served delicious sandwiches and coffee at the close of the meeting. Charles Clinton Bucknell Charles Clinton Bucknell, deceas ed, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and his pilgrimage closed December 24, 1938, in Burlington. Colorado reaching the asrp of 78 years, 8 months and 20 days. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife and companion with whom he has traveled down the pathway or lite, snaring each otner 3 sorrows and joys, the bitter and the sweet. Seven children graced their home. Clarence of Alvo; Mrs. Jessie Muen chau, of Alvo; Mrs. Grace Linch, of Sioux City, Iowa; Raymond. Clifford and Mrs. Bertha Skinner, all of Spirit Lake, Idaho, and one sister of Spokane, Washington. Mr. Bucknell came west from Ohio when 18 years of age, locating first at Auburn, Nebraska, and later at Alvo. In 1900 he moved to Nuekclls count v and in 13U ne heard the call of Horace Greeley J "Go West" and moved on to Spokane, Washington, where he remained for four years, when he again returned to Alvo. When a young man he was a teacher and taught school at Eagle. He was also a Sunday school superin tendent of the Alvo M. E. Sunday school. For the past several years, Mr. Bucknell has lived at Spirit Lake, Idaho, where he departed this life. , The body was brought to Alvo for burial. Services were held at the Methodist church at 2:00 o'clock last Tuesday, with Rev. John Hammel officiating. Former Resident Dies The people of this community were shocked Wednesday afternoon when they learned of the death of a former Alvo resident, Mrs. Andrew Brobst. Mrs. Brobst died at her home in College View Wednesday noon. Friends were unaware of her serious condition. Death came as a result of a goitre that she had been troubled with for many years. To mourn her passing are her husband, Andrew, two sons, John of Norfolk and Dan iel, who is at home, a daughter, Maurine, who is also at home, two sisters of Lincoln and a host of friends. Funeral services were held at a capital city mortuary Friday morn ing at ten o'clock. The Brobst family resided in Alvo for several years before moving to Lincoln. The M. E. parsonage was formerly their home. Mr. Brobst was engaged in the carpenter business. Mrs. Brobst was active in social circles. LAST WEEK'S ALVO LETTER (Delayed mail service brouftlit us last week's Alvo news letter too late for publication in prior issues of Journal. and the same are printed below Ed.) This cold weather has made the ice skaters happy, as they were able to get out for some plain and fancy skating, the pond having been put in fine shape early last autumn. (The joy proved short lived however, as still warmer weather has followed that few days cold spell, until even the frost is all out of the ground.) Ruth Ann Ganz. who is a student at Stephens college, Columbia, Mo., has been spending her Christmas vacation with her parents. The Jerold Rueber family spent Christmas day with Mr. Rueber's folks at Elmwood. A. B. Stroemer was on the sick list last week. For a few days. he was unable to carry the mail. Roy Ccatman, Ihe substitute carrier, was on duty during Mr. Strocmer's ill ness. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Copple- and son, Lee, spent Monday with the Ray Norris family near Weeping Water. Miss Alice Taylor, who has beer at Onawa, Iowa, for nearly two years, came Christmas eve to spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Taylor and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nickel and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Mickle and son, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Ger beling and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Miller and son and Jesse Hard nock and son Forrest were guests at the S. C. Hardnock home Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Dickerson and family of Lincoln were in attendance at the Christmas eve program at the church, spending that night and Christmas day at the Charles Godby home. Mrs. Frank Taylor accompanied the Rehmeier family to Omaha Tues day, where they visited at the Adolf Mogensen home. Fred and Frank Rehmeier remained for a longer visit They returned home Thursday. ' Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cook, of Camp Point, near Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Williams of Chicago and Mr. aud Mrs. George Bernemeier and daughter were Christmas day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Williams left Sunday evening for Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cook left Monday. Mrs. Verna Boyles left for Lin coln Thursday after visiting for a few days at the S. C. Boyles home. Allen Tintsman and Don Davis were among those who were working hard to sell as many tickets as pos sible for the Firemen's benefit party that will take place this week end at the school house. Mr. and Mrs. Randel Maves 'of Lincoln were over night guests at the Elmer Klyver home Christmas eve. Mrs. Dora Anderson, Miss May Anderson, Mrs. Emery Qsenbaugu and son Dickie, all of Lincoln were Thursday afternoon callers at the home of Mrs. Elmer Klyver. Mrs. Osenbaugh and Miss May Anderson also called on Mrs. Ed Schuelke in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams were Saturday evening dinner guests at DOING HER r, ' f - tm . ; , ' . - X 1 r - - " - ' ' V- " 1 1 Jackie Banning is doing her bit to reduce the nation's suge butter surplus and so are many grocers throughout the nation. The supply of butter in the United State3 in the month of December was shown to be 210,000,000 pounds more than sixty million pounds above normal, presenting one of the major problems for 193D. The ne cessity of relieving the situation has become more apparent with each passing day and dairy farmers and creameries everywhere in the United States are displaying a keen interest in sales campaigns because of the influence the huge surplus of storage butter stocks can exert on the existing price structure. CASCO butter is made in Cass county from cream supplied by Cass county farmers. Your purchase of Casco will help create a better home market for cream. the Elmer Klyver home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Herman and children of near Eagle were after noon callers at the George Fifer heme. Mr. and Mrs. Jess Williams and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver spent Thursday evening at the George Fifer home. Allen Tintsman spent his Christ mas vacation with his folks. Warren Hammel, son of Rev. and Mrs. Hamel spent Christmas vaca tion with his parents. Warren is a student at the University of Ne braska. Edwin Muenchau is doing the chores at the Ronald Hall home near Waverly, while they are visiting at Rock, Kansas. Mrs. Raymond Hiers and little daughter is visiting at the Arthur Klyver home in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hardnock spent Thursday at the Orville Gerbeling home near Murdock. Gwendolyn, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Or ville Gerbeling, is ill with pleurisy. They found the little girl feeling quite ill. Henry Miller spent Christmas day with his daughter, Mrs. Harriet Lov- ett, of Lincoln. He returned home Monday. He then went to Elmwood where he has been staying with his daughter, Mrs. John Woods and husband. Mrs. Woods has been ill for two or three weeks and he has been assisting her with her work. Ralph Dreamer has been on the sick list the past week. He has been suffering from quinsy and has been confined to his bed. Swanberg-Cook Nuptials The charming home wedding of Miss Darlene Swanberg, of Kings- ley, Iowa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Swanberg, and Wesley Cook son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook of this community was a pleasant event of the holiday season Saturday even ing at S:00 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents. The beautiful candlelight service was used and the ceremony was pen formed by the bride's pastor. The bride and groom were attend ed by Mrs. Roger Williams of Chi cago, a Bister of the groom, and Mr. John Swanberg a brother of the bride. The bride who was given away in marriago by her father, was attired in a beautiful velvet gown, wore a corsage of roses and carried a prayer book. The groom wore the usual dark suit. Mrs. Olson, of Omaha, an aunt of the "bride sang two songs preceding the ceremony, being accompanied on the violin by her son, a cou3in of the bride. Immediately following the cere mony a reception was held at the home. Over forty relatives were present at the wedding. Death of Former Citizen Charles C. Bucknell, who has been making his home at Burlington, Colorado, with a daughter," for sever al years, but formerly resided here, passed away last week and the re mains were brought to Alvo for bur- BIT FOR BUTTER r ir.l. His death occurred on Saturday, December 2 4, and the funeral was - 1 held on Tuesday. Mr. Bucknell leaves to mourn his departure four child ren, as follows: Clarence Bucknell, who resides north of Elmwood; George Bucknell of Sheldon, Mis souri; Mrs. Louis Skinner and Mr3. Muenchau, with whom he had been making his home. Entertains Club Mrs. Arthur Dinges wa3 hostess to the Alvo Woman's Reading club Thursday afternoon at her home. Mrs. Dorothy and Charles Edwards had charge of a most interesting pro gram. Very delicious refreshments were served at the close of the pleasant afternoon. Christmas Message from President Fred Rehmeier, who has quite a hobby for letter writing, had appar ently ran out of folks to write to ( according to hi3 analysis of his own situation) and went to his mother for sugges lions as to whom he might send another letter with Christinas greetings. She replied: "Well, Frrd, you haven't written the p.TPidcnt yet." Taking his mother's suggestion seriously, he proccded to write Presi dent Roosevelt a friendly message cr.d Christmas greeting and mailed it, never really expecting an answer. But, on December 20. Fred was sur prised and much pleased to receive the following reply written on White House stationery: Washington. D. C. December 1G, 19 3 S. My Dear Fred:- Your friendly little letter of De cember 11 pleased the president ever so much and he has asked me to than'i you lor it. He appreciates your Holiday Greetings and hopes you will have a very Merry Christ mas and Happy New Year. Very sincerely yours. M. A. LE HAND, Private Sec'y of President. Fred Rehmeier, Alvo, Nebraska. Fred is delighted at having re ceived a rcjply to his letter and took the communication to school for the teacher and the pupils of his room to have the pleasure of seeing and reading the letter. MEN'S LINED $1 -$1.25 -$1.45 UNLINED !) $1.50-81.90 Imported Leathers WESCOTT'S Where Quality Counts ft coaoeo! VOCCCCCCCCCCSCCOSCCCCCOSO'S