The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, January 26, 1939, Page PAGE FIVE, Image 5
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1929. UNION ITEMS. Loy Pell was in ui-day and Sunday Omaha last Sat where lie found the lolks had all been having the flu but -were better and about over the malady. Miss Gussie Robb, postmistress, v.as a visitor in Omaha over the week end, guest at the George Suites home. She attended services there at the Episcopal church last Sunday. Harry Speck, who formerly worked in Union, has accepted employment on the river work and started last Monday. He is making his home with the family of A. L. Becker and w i f e. Mrs. Edward Everett of Flatts mouth was visiting in Union over the week end. guest with her mother, Mrs. George Hastings, coming last Friday and remaining until Monday when she returned to Plattsmouth. Mrs. Ross Niday, who is discon- tinuine farming, held her farm sale i last Monday, January 23. A large crowd attended and things wont at a good figure despite the bad weath er. The ladies' aid of the Union Bap tist church served lunch. Mrs. Roy Becker who has b-een at the hospital in Omaha for the past more than Fix weeks was so far ad vanced ni her recovery that it was advised that she could return home and Mr. Becker brought her home where she can have the very best of care. Mrs. Charles Land and little daughter, Nancy Jane was taken to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Watkins. parents of Mrs. Lard, last Thursday where they visited for the remainder of the week and Sunday Mr. Land driving Up Monday for the wife and little daughter. To Remain in Business. The report which has been circu lated to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Griffin had purchased the D. B. Porter place west of Union, i3 an error. He has rented the place and he has not disposed of his produce business as was reported, but will continue to conduct the station. Sells His Milk Business. "Curley" Hathaway, who some time ago entered the business of col lecting cream and milk in ttis local ity and delivering the same to Om aha, in face of so steady and hard work found his health failing and has disposed of his business .to. J. L. Severs who is to move to Union when lie gets a house to reside in. Just now he and the family are residing east of Union in a small house of Emery Hathaway. Mr. Hathaway is taking a rest and undergoing medical attention to gain back his health. Has Exciting Experience. Late last week while Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Crunk were in Nebraska City, Mrs. Crunk having just alighted frcm their auto and Mr. Crunk was driving to a sale which vi.s in pro gress, when a car coming from a ride street struck his car, turning it over one and a half times, leaving it on its back with Mr. Crunk still in the car endeavoring to check the onward plunge of both cars, even with his head down and his feet up. BLACKSMITH SHOP WORKING The H. H. Becker Blacksmith Shop is working every day. No job too small cr too large for us. Experi ence and satisfied customers cur best recommendations. I have Elmer Campbell, for many years a work man in this line, in chnrge. Your patronage invited before the rush. H. H. BECKER, Union STAR ON SKIS! Smooth roin; ma.k him a star performer on skis. Smooth going across your chin makes super-keen Star Single-edge luaaes nar psnormers on your wc . Famous since 188C. f , V- 98b Fortunate was Mr. Crunk .that he was not seriously injured or even killed. The car was almost totally ruined, but Mr. Crunk escaped with minor bruises. Enjoyed Dinner at Plattsmouth. Mrs. Vesta Clark, who is making her home with Mrs. Jennie Frans, was guest at the homeo f her daugh ter, Mrs. Edgar Newton and husband last Sunday for the day and dinner. She was accompanied by her daugh ter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Rutledge where all enjoyed a very pleasant day and an excellent dinner. Had to Miss School. Miss Junior Armstrong, teacher. of the school known as the Buck school northwest of Murray, has been in hard straights, having a sprained wrist and as well the pink eye which caused her to give the school children a vacation until such a time as she may recover from her ailments and be able to return to work. Visited Sister Here. Miss Ethel Osborne, sister of Mrs. II. W. Griffin, making her home at Flairplay, Mo., was gueet at the Grif fin home from Thursday of last week until Monday of this week. She de parted last Monday for her home after a very pleasant visit.. She was taken to Nebraska City to catch her bus by Mr. and Mrs. Lester Griffin- Junior Class Play. The junior class of the Union high tchool will give their class play. "Laugh Clown" a comedy cf mirth, at the Union high school Friday eve ning, January 27th. Thi3 play was po?tponed on account of the alter ing of the hall and now is to be pre sented. Notified the Wolves. The wolves in this vicinity have been very bad in their attacks on the hen roosts and pig stys and to rid the country of the pest, a wolf hunt was organized, and bills posted for the hunt which was last Sunday. Somebody put the wolves wise to the proposed chase as they were all away from home, for not a single wolf was home when the company came. No one got a shot at a wolf. Too bad, but such are the facts. Won Over Avoca. The Union basketball teams of the high school went to Avoca last week. The result of the first team game was Uniorv 33, Avoca 31. Visited in Lincoln. Mr. and Mr?. Banning went to Lincoln last Thursday and remained until Tuesday of this week. They were attending a farm work meet ing in the big city. ONIONS URGED FOR E ABIES MELBOURNE, Australia (UP) A diet of meat ard onions for babies is beintr advocated bv the city health officer. He declared there is too much sentimental attitude toward babyV milk diet and quoted before the city council English authorities who state that a si::-month old baby can safely bs fed meat and vegetables. SOAP-BOX EERBY DOWN UNDER PROSPECT. N. S. W. (UP) Be tween 7,000 and 8. 000 people lined half a mile of road here to see 125 boy3 contest Australia's first "soap box derby." Twenty miles an hour was easy even for the slowest of the rpeedsters. DINERS ANGLE FOR TROUT SEATTLE (UP) You can catch your own trout for dinner in a Seattle restaurant. The trout swim in a pool in the center of the dining room. A waiter will supply a rod for diners who want to angle for their trout. THE AWFUL PRICE YOU PAY FOR BEING NERVOUS . 1 7 M 1? Quivering nerves can make yon old and haggard looking, cranky and hard to live with can keep you awake nights and rob you of good health, good tunes and job. What you may need is a particularly rood woman's tonic and could you ask . Tnr nvthinff whose benefits are better TO or nrn1 proved than famous lyoia t. rinanam s Vornhln Compound? Let its whole some herbs and roots help Nature build up more physical resistance and thus help calm your shrieking nerves, gjve more energy and make life worth living sgain. More than a million women have re ported benefit why not let Pinkham's Compound help YOU, too, to go "smil- inf thru" tryin j times like it Es other grsteful women for the past 3 genera tions? IT MUST BE GOOD! 7 Weeping Water Mrs. L. R. Wiseman entertained j the No-Name club at her home me i,u--oix.c v day afternoon. Idle-A-Wile members were enter - tained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. L. H. Behrens at her home. Mrs. James Kivett was hostess to the "500 Club" Thursday afternoon, when twelve guests were present. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Spohn, of Lincoln, were guests of Mr. Spohn's parents, Mr, and Mrs. George Spohn, last Sunday. Charles Hula of Plattsmouth was a visitor in Weeping Water last Tuesday and was looking after busi ness matters while here. Sam Baker and his force of men have been taking advantage of this fine weather and have been putting a new roof on the M. E. church. Mrs. Edward Dowler was hostess to her bridge club, "The Knicker bockers," at Hotel Rest Haven Wed nesday evening. Twelve guests vere present. Elizabeth chapter O. E. S. Kensing ton was entertained at the home of Mrs. G. R. Binger Tuesday after noon, with Mrs. A. H. Jones as as sisting hostess. Guy Hopkins and wife are having their heme in Weeping Water re modeled and changed to better suit their desires. The work is being done by Ross Dennis. Members of the Archer Petroleum corporation of Cass county nau a. dinner and meeting at Hotel Rest Haven Thursday evening. Represen tatives were present from Omaha. Mrs. Amanda McDonald, of Om aha, was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Floyd Hite Wednesday after noon. Mrs. McDonald is demon strator for the Nebraska Power Co. Miss Agnes Rough was entertain ing the Friendly Ladies at the Rest Haven hotel last Wednesday evening where the eight ladies enjoyed a fine afternoon and supper in the eve ning. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keckler, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth and Mr. and Mrs. John Rauth attended the fun eral of Mrs. Frank Stander, in Om aha Friday. Mrs. Stander was a sis ter of Mr. John Rauth. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murdock have been very sick at their home near Weeping Water, so ill that they were both kept to their beds and the work and care for them had to go to other members of the household. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keckler, Mr. and Mrs. 'Herman Rauth," Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hawes. Mr. and Mrs. John Carper and Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Murphey, of Lincoln, motored to Om aha Sunday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Will Carper. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Poynter was made happy last Sun day when the stork left them a fine baby-girl weight eight and a half pounds. At Murray there was equal ly as much jcy at the home of .Mr. and Mrs. Arch Poynter, parents of Edward. Entertained Star Kensington. Mesdamos G. R. Pingcr and A. H. Jones at the home of the former en tertained the members of the Weep ing Water Order of Eastern Star ken cington Tuesday afternoon. An ap propriate program was given, with a social hour and a very fine lunch con served by the hostesses. Many were over from Murdock to attend the pleasant gathering. John Ah rends Very Poorly. John Ahrends, 18, a stalwart young man with a powerful frame and hustling specimnn of manhood, v.as stricken with an attack of the mumps, which caused this young man to become very ill and to add to this he was taken with scarlet fever. The two combined sapped the strength of the young man. The par ents could not give him the needed attention he needed as they were both down in bed with illness them relvcs. Many reports circulated s COL Relieve Their DISTRESS This Easy, Quick Way! To bring Epeedy relief from the discom fort of chest colds, muscular rheumatic aches and pains due to colds you need more than "just a salve" use a stimu lating counter-irritant' like good old warming, soothing Musterole. It pene trates the Burf ace skin breaking up local congestion and pain resulting from colds. Even better than a mustard plaster Musterole has been used by millions for over 30 years. Recommended by many doctors and nurses. Ia three strengths: Regular, Children's, (mild) and Extra Strong, 40. Approved by Good House keeping Bureau. All druggists. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL to the passing of the young man which were false. When it was found so that he could not receive adequate care and nursing the young man was i i. niha hn'cnitnl fnr rarp Tues-jl"c" lu , nd Jg shov.ing 6Hgbt lmprove- !ment - Pussy and Her Corner. Albert Strongboge, who maintain ed a workshop just across the alley north of the blacksmith shop, has moved to the country and will main tain his work shop there. This for mer workshop has been taken over by Albert Tuck who has been located one block south, across the alley from tho Fred Allen store, with his garage, which leaves a place for Frank Elgaard who has been farm ing south of Avoca, who is now en gaging in the garage business. Moves Eack to Own Home. Owen Willis and family have been farming and keeping house for Del bcrt Munn for some time and as his sister living away from here came to visit with the brother, evinced a desire to keep house for him, a way v.as provided and Mr. and Mrs. Willis moved back to their home and farm just north of town. To Drive to the Coast. Mrs. John Riggin of Los Angeles came east, to visit friends in Lincoln and after visiting there for a time came to Weeping Water and made the purchase of a new Ford V-8 and secured Clarence DeVore to drive it to Los Angeles, stopping at Lincoln to pick up two of the friends. They started last Sunday morning and ex pected to be on the coast by Wednes day evening. Visited With Friends Here. Mrs. Rachel Noyes, former resi dent of Weeping Water and Louis ville, bur. has been making her home at Fort Collins for more than a score of years, arrived in Weeping Water last week and has been visit- j of their friends there to help them ing friends and relatives here and j celebrate the occasion. The rooms at other points in the county. Mrs. j were decorated with yellow snap Ncyes was guest at' the homes of j dragons, and a most delightful even- Wm. Van Every, Mrs. Joan Carter and Eugene Colbert here and with friends at Manley where she has a brother, Wm. Otte and as well with a number of friend3 in and about Louisville where she has a brother-in-law, R. J. Noyes. To Join U. S. Navy. Joseph Francis Freeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freeman of Weeping Water and George Otto who has been a member of the Weeping Water CCC camp here went to Om aha last Tuesday where they were to take a physical examination after which they proceeded on to the Great Lakes training station.near Chicago. Celebrates Birthday. Sixteen friends of Mrs. M. C. Elaikie gathered at the home of her son, Harold Blaikie, Saturday afternoon to help her celebrate her eightieth birthday. The first part of the afternoon took the form of a radio program, with Mrs. Blaikie as "Prof. Quiz" and she proved to have a ready answer to all questions which were asked. This was followed' by contests fo skill with the game of Chinese checkers, after which Mrs. Harold Blaikie served a most appe tizing lunch. Guests at Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hitchnian Wolcott (Josephine Harrow), who were married January 17, at Lin coln, were -the guests of honor at a delightful dinner, followed by a mis cellaneous shower, given by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Thurslund at the Gibson home Sunday ebening with twenty guests present. Little Richard Gibson, dressed as "cupid" presented the guests of honor with Cupid's Diary containing direction for finding the girts, which which were hidden in different parts of the house. Enjoy Birthday Party. Gardner StecKley had a tenth birthday Saturday, and his mother, Mrs. E. G. Steckley had invited ten beys to spend the afternoon with him to enjoy hi3 birthday with him. They all enjoyed a happy afternoon playing Chinese checkers, levicon and other games, after which Mrs. Steckley brought in a beautiful You needn't grin and cold. Get Smith Bros. only drops "containing VITAMIN A of the mucous Tiiptv) and throat birthday cake, which was enjoyed by the boys. This was accompanied by cake and sandwiches. It was a happy occasion for all present, and a day which Gardner will always remember. Enjoyed Card Party Friday. Friday of this week the members of the Daughters of Rebekah were gathered at their hall where they enjoyed a pleasant evening playing cards as well as a social time and a splendid luncheon. Anniversary of Fire. January 22 was the anniversary of the disastrous fire which wiped out five of Weeping Water's business building, and which for a while threatened the major portion of the business part of town. One year ago this week was one of the most dis couraging weeks that Weeping Wa ter ever knew. There were pessi mists who croaked, "Well Weeping Water is done for. They never will rebuild any of those buildings: Those business men are licked this time." But Weeping Water citizens have re built, and they have stayed in busi ness. Three new buildings have 'been built cn Main street, and others have been repaired and repainted. The new publi cschool building is being built as rapidly as workmen can do the work. The new Fair and City Auditorium will soon be a thing of reality. The excavation is finish ed and Mr. Lean, superintendent of the building is on hand to see that jthe work is rushed as rapidly as pos- siblc. The highway, leading south outo f town, has been oiled, a new sewerage system received the vote of the people, and is now awaiting the government sanction. Fifty Years Married Life. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. George 11. Olive celebrated their fif tieth wedding anniversary at their home in Weeping Water, with thirty ing was spent with ice cream and portions of a beautiful wedding cake which was presented by the Omar Baking company, served to the guests late in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Corley were the only guests present who were at the wedding which took plate at the Cromwell hotel January 24..1SS9. In her happy way, Mrs. Corley told of her ac quaintance with Mr. and Mrs. Olive through the years, bringing into her tcik many happy and amusing events cf the past fifty years. Edith Definbaugh and George H. Olive were married January 24, 1SS9, and have made their home in Weeping Water continuously since that time. Mr. Olive came to Weep ing Water in March. 1SS5, to assist U. K. Keithley in the Kepuniican oi- fiee, having learned the printer's trade in the office of the Indianola Herald, at Indianola, Iowa. For seventeen years he was con nected with the Republican office, and then he started the Weeping YVater Herald, of which he was the owner and editor for five years, un til it was consolidated with the Re publican. After that he served as rr.Qtmatr fnr eierht vears. When his term as postmaster expired, he purchased the confectionery store and ice cream parlor from John T. Cro zier and continued in that business for twenty-two years, retiring two and a half years ago, to enjoy a much needed rest. Like others, they saw happy days and those in which trouble and sick ness were mingled. Mr. and Mrs. Olive have always taken an active part in the commun ity activities of all kinds. Their home has always been open to their friends for social activities. Mrs. Olive is active in social clubs and their social activities keep them from growing old. We congratulate this happy couple on their fiftieth anniversary, and wish them many more happy years in the future. TREAD GIFT FROM AFAR STERLING, Kas. (UP) A. L. Ja ;obson. manager of the Sterling mill, received a gift, a package of short bread, from the mill's most distant customer. The package was; sent from Glasgow, Scotland. bear a cough due to a Cough Drops! Just 51 r.nMrh Drcns zre the membranes of the nose pWtjQ. to cold iniecuons. ifiW MARK M urray Charles M. Read was called to Weeping Water Mondav of this week where he had some business matters to look after. Cyrus A. Tyson of Omaha has been a guest at the home of his hint her Dr. 11. W. Teon for a ;number of daVb A. D. Crun't of sruth of Union j was a visitor in Murray last Monday morning, also visiting at the home at Mr. and Mrs. Font T. Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitch with thtir daughter Mis3 Josephine and son Elmer from over near NenawKa . i were visiting at the home Mrs. Earl Merritt. The next meeting cf the Murray Social club v. ill be held at the home f Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mmford where 3 fine program will bo given, and it '.s urged that every member be ia cA tendance. Mr. and Mis. George E. Nkkles i fimi.na la?t t'.crdav after-1 r.oon, guests ct the home of Mr. and T.(rB rhPBtPr Ph racier, and as well were visiting a sister of Mrs.. Nickles, Mrs. Bertha Ki.rader. Tomray Watson who has been on ins been brought home he was taken the entertaining staff of KFAB has! back to the hospital in Omaha whir been engaged on a broadcasting sta- he ic; being cared for. tion at Springfield, Mo., and depart- od fcr that place Sunday night where he immediately goes to work. The funeral of the late Mrs. Sarah Young was delayed for a few j making her home at the Nebraska days as the friends were awaiting j Masonic Home at Plattsmouth. har, the arrival of relatives from Cali-lbeen troubled with her tonsils for fornia. Mrs. Crissy Perry being away boms time and to avoid the annoy out there and was hastening home. Jance took a ten day vacation and - Mesdames C. S. Sherman ana Loisiir-g to uie mime ui mr imien.s m-.w Troon, both of Lincoln were visit- Mynnrd. came to Murray and bad the ing in Nehawka and the home of AY O. Troop and her many friend3 in Murray one day last week. They were looking after some business in N'ebraska City as well. Mrs. George S. Ray was a visitor at the home of her mother, Mrs. Mary Nickles and sister, Mi?s Bertha Nickles, spending the time from Thursday of last week until Monday of this week. Mrs. Nickles is in her eighties, and for her age is enjoying good health. Charles S. Sherman who has been with the Lincoln Star for the past twenty-five years, has been spend - ing some time at Los Angeles where he has enjoyed his vacation splen didly. He has completed his stay in the west and returned to his work on the Lincoln paper. Murray Chrithtian Aid Society. The ladies aid society of the Murray Christian church will meet on Wednesday, February 1st at the church. Mrs. Harry Noell, leader, Mrs. Perry Nickles. Mrs. Taul Ken ney. Mrs. Frank Scott and Mrs. Fred Anderson as hostesses. Flayed TJs a Prank. We do not desire to lay the mis take either on the types or the type writer but the account appeared that a stag party was given in honor of Marion Wiles was held at the home of John Frans when it should have been the home of John Farris. Any way the crowd of young men had a good time and also honored the.r friend. Daughter Born at Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Watson who have been radio entertainers at the KFAB broadcasting station in Lin coln, wcrt blessed last Saturday by the birth of a daughter weighing nine and a half pounds. The little lady is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cisney. Mrs. Cit-ney is with the daughter and granddaugh ter at the Lincoln hospital. Came to Plattsmouth 63 Years Ago. Mrs. Lois Troop, now S3 years of age, was visiting at the home of j Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop and in j company with her niece, Mrs. C. S. : Sherman and Mrs. W. O. Troop visit ed at Nebraska City, where looking at the river Mrs. Lois Troop said: "I distinctly remember when my husband Robert Troop came across the Missouri river in March 1875, CA1T you start rebuild ing right away if fire de stroys your home to night? You can, if ycu carry adequate fire insur ance thru Scari 3. Davis OFFICES! 2U FlOOK PUUs. State Bank Cldg- Ik PAGE FIVE J three years after we had been mar- ! . . . , ...1.1 1 jvieu. I ne weainer was mm una j were crossing the river in an open (boat, when for some cause Robert, 'or as we tailed him. Bob, fell over board and v.as fished out of the icy waters and hastened to Plattsniouth jand before he got to the hotel his i clothing was frozen, but he came out of it without any ill ecects. That 'was a long time ago but I distinctly j remember it." Mrs. Troop, the narrator, is no. over 93 years of age. Enjoyed Eirthday Anniversary. Mrs. W. O. Troop was celebrating her birthday on hist Sunday, -all iiorv ' elic having passed lit r natal of Mr. andiday on January 20th. Lcr son. Tommy Troop, whoe Mrthday was on January 18th celebrated tm pass ing of til's event with his mother. The members of the family were the enly ones present. Seriously Injured in Omaha. While John Noddelman was In Omaha hist Saturday nicht hi had jthe misfortune to have a l'f klcw 'driver hit his car. almost totally d. - molishing it. Mr. Noddelmau was very seriously injured r.nd after hav- Has Tonrils Eemoved. Miss Thelriia Dill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dill ho has be n tonsils removed. Since the operation she has been recovering nicely. Entertained Social Club. Mrs. Earl Merritt entertained the members of the Murray Social club Friday of last week, having the gath ering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Smith. There v.as a large number of the members present and a very enjoyable time was had. Still Sick and Kept in Bed. Lucean Carper has been feeling quite badly and has been Lame for j me past wees wntre ne nas i-t t n I kept in bed and under the care of the family physician. He has tcn very ill and it was feared he might have gall stone? and have t submit to en operation, a fact which it is desired to avoid if possible. HEIFETZ APPROVES SWIKG BUT HOT FOR DINNER DOSTON, (UP) Jareha Heifetz, conceit violinist, likes swin music, but not when he's eating. "I object to it played to loudly," Heifetz savs, "and L don't lilo to eat in time and I f:r.d myself dcin it, when the orchestra is swinging it. I keep time.'" WIFE'S VOICE NEVER HEARD PLATTSDUKGII, Mo. (UP) Dave R. Randolph has been married f'i more than '( vears but he never has heard hio wife's voice. Ieaf siiuc l.c was ID ears old, Randolph has learn ed to read the lip? of the person spcakinc and easily understands what is being said to him. Rubber Stamps, pron-pt deliv ery, lowest prices. All sixes at the Journal office. n 111 May Cost You All You Own Slippery, icy, snowy roads are dangerous. If ycu skid into another car or injure someone, there will be damages to pay! Can You Afford to Take the Chance? INSURE WITH Phcne- Plattsmouth 1 INSURANCE- -""TcL I I II I