THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 1939. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FOUR Murray Julian Petersen early this week moved to the country to the farm where Leonard Lutz has been farm ing. Frank Mrasek was in Omaha last Monday delivering hogs for Earl Lancaster, Fritz Lutz and Philip Keil. Joseph Vanduska, and Joseph J. Safarek from west of Murray were in Omaha Monday looking after business matters. Doris Creamer has been suffering from an attack of the mumps for the past ten days but is showing good improvement and is up and out again. Earl Troop who is located at Rockport, Mo., where he is employ ed on government work was spend ing last Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop. Miss Flora Belle Meade, student at the University of Nebraska was home over the week-end, visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade, as well as with her many friends. Postmaster C. D. Spangler was called to Omaha Monday to look after some matters of business, mak ing the trip with his son, Everett Spangler, who is employed in Om aha and drives back and forth to his work. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lutz who have been farming west of town the past two years, have disposed of their farming equipment and have moved to Murray and will occupy the prop erty north of Mrs. Lutz' mother, Mrs. Addie Hatchett. Richard Lane Dies af Omaha. Richard Lane, aged 64 years, a farmer a few miles west of Omaha where he resided for a number of years, having been in poor health in recent years, continued to grow weak er until Saturday afternoon when he Bible School Sunday, February 26th (Ed. Note Due to failure to re ceive copy from Mr. Neltzel, the fol lowing prepared Sunday school les son is substituted:) ' j "Peter in Samaria" Acts 8:14-25. This is the first record we have of an evangelistic meeting being held beyond the limits of the city of Jeru salem, and it will be noted the dis ciples were forced out of the city, but, going, preached the gospel. Many times a force of circumstances puts people in a place where they can accomplish good. Persecution proved to be a good thing for the Jerusalem church. There was dan ger that they become too content and be satisfied with the work done in the city. Jesus had said before going away that the disciples were to bear witness of Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and unto the utter most parts of the world. The apostles in Jerusalem, hav ing heard of the Samaria revival, sent Peter and John over to that city to inspect the work. As yet there had been no falling of the Holy Spirit upon any of the people. They had simply heard the gospel, believed in the Christ and had been baptized into the name of the Lord Jesus. The apostles now laid their hand3 on some of the people and they did receive the Holy Spirit. This was the miraculous gift that was impart ed only by the laying on of apostolic hands. Hands were not laid upon Simon, and when he saw others hav ing this miraculous gift he, too, de sired it, and he offered the apostle3 money, asking them to give him the power that on whomsoever he laid his hands they might also receive the Holy Spirit. But Simon shot wide of the mark. In the first place he was not a wor thy recipient of the Holy Spirit. He had mercenary interests. His repu tation in Samaria, .where he had practiced sorcery, would make it un wise to give him any such power; and then, to give him the power to lay his hands on another was en tirely but of the question, for that power belonged only to the apostles, and they never transferred it to an other. .Another mistake Simon made was in ofTering to buy this power. The apostles could not be bribed. And even had they been bribed, the power would have departed from them had they attempted to barter with it. What a rebuke Simon received! Peter said, 'Thy silver perish with thee because thou hast thought to obtain the gift of God with money." God's gifts are not obtained by passed away. Mr. Lane was husband of the sister of our townsman, Jo seph Martis of Murray. The deceased leaves a wife and five children, two sons and thres daughter. The fun eral was held at the late home and interment made at Omaha. Mrs. Martis, who las been in very opor health was so poorly she was unable to attend the funeral services. Arrived Home from West. Mrs. Betty Barrows and Mrs. Alice Creamer who have been spending the winer in California at Los An geles, arrived in Murray last Tues day, and found a very chilly climate here to welcome them from the I milder climate of the coast city. Murray Christian Aid. The aid society of the Murray Christian church will meet at the church on Wednesday, March 1st, in the afternoon. Miss Helen Reed, leader. Hostesses, Mrs. John Stones, Jr., Mrs. Verle Smith and Mrs. Mar tin Sporer. Moved to Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mr3. Glen Puis who have been occupying the residence prop erty of the futher of Mr. Puis for the winter and driving back and forth to his work in Plattsmouth, last Sunday moved to Plattsmouth where he will be closer to his work. Celebrated Fifth Birthday. Anna Marilyn Tyson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Tyson was five years old last Saturday, February 18 and was givn a reception which in cluded some sixteen of her girl friends near h'?r age who were accom panied by their mothers. They enjoy ed playing games and were served a delightful lunch by Mrs. Tyson. The little guest oi! honor received many pretty tokens from her little guests. Honored by Friends. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Engelkemeier gave a very pleasant farewell recep- Lesson Study! By L. Neitzcl, Murdock, Neb. 4 money, nor can any buy themselves into favor with God or into the kingdom. No man has enough money to purchase a. ticket for redemption. Simon had become a child of God and was numbered with the d6ciples. There is no record of his not having been a consistent believer, and so far as is known he was penitent when he was baptized. - But now Simon has gotten started on the wron? foot. He had sinned, and here was the way back. This is the way back for every one who, having accepted Christ, backslides. Men are not commanded to be bap tized the second time there is just one baptism but all baptized be lievers, when they have stepped aside, are commanded to do exactly as Simon was commanded: they are to repent oE their wickedness and pray to the Lord. Simon was think ing wrongly. His trouble was in the heart or the mind, and now he i3 to rrpent and pray that he may receive forgiveness, for he was completely down and out as Peter puts it "in the gall of bitterness and the bond of iniqity." That Simon was penitent is shown by the fact that he requested Peter to pray for him. How natural it is j for men to desire others to pray for them and it is right to pray ons for another but all the prayers of all the men will avail nothing if a man does not do some praying for himself. Some one has said, "Prayer i the soul's, sincere desire, unutter ed or expressed." But it is natural for men to lean upon others that is what Simon was doing. This affair of Simon's points the way for men to be reinstated when they have strayed from righteousness. The sending of Peter and John to Samaria manifested wisdom on the part of the church in Jerusalem. It meant something to have men preach the gospel aright then, and it means just as much now. Philip was avn un tried preacher, and the Jerusalem church was desirous to know if he was preaching correctly. The church today should be just as anxious to know if its ministers everywhere are proclaiming the Word aright. False teaching can do much barm. The laying on of the apostles' hands was another way of saying to the people, "You have been hearing the right gospel, you have done the right thing in believing in the Christ and in being baptized." This laying on of hands was a confirma tion of what had been done by Philip. Philip performed miracles as the gift of God, which was proof to the people who heard him that he was God's man and that his message was true aud was to be accepted. tion for Mr . and Mrs. Ray Creamer who are to move from the neighborhood. The gathering was on February 14th and typified Val entine day, with appropriate decor ation. A very pleasant time was enjoyed, followed by the serving of a luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Creamer are moving to the Wm. Nickles farm where they will live for the coming year. Those present were Messrs. and Mesdames Parr Young. Fritz Lutz, Julian Petersen, Leonard Lutz and family, Victor Wehrbein, Billie, W. O. Troop and Tommy, Carl Meisinger and family, Fred Meisinger and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Creamer and family. Celebrate Anniversary. Last Saturday was the 33rd wed ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lancaster of Murray. Some 29 friends and neighbors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hos char, Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster being the parents of Mrs. Hoschar. A very enjoyable evening was spent in playing pinochle, pitch and bingo with prizes to the high couples. At a suitable hour lunch t was served and Mr. and Mrs. Lancaster were presented with some beautiful gifts as remembrances of the occa sion. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs.- Will Seybolt, Air. and Mrs. John W. Stonesi Mr. and Mrs. John J. Stones and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Mei singer and a friend, Mr. Orville Muller, Mr. and Mrs. Melvern Reed and Rose Ella, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell and Dewayne, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Farris and Bobbie and Jack, Miss Ruby Warthen, Raymond Lan caster, James Hoschar, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hoschar, Mary Ellen and Minnie Mae and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lancaster. Organize Forestry Club. A forestry club was -organized at the home of Jimmy and Yvonne Deles Dernier at Murray. The name decided upon is "The Foresters." Our leader is Mr. Scott and our assistant leader is Mrs. Don Rhoden. We elected Emma Riene Topliff for presi dent, Bobby Wohlfarth, vice-president; Ellen Christiansen, secretary, Dick Todd, news reporter, and Charles Spangler, cheer leader. There are seventeen members in our club. The Foresters club of Murray, met at the home of Charles and Char lene Spangler February 18, with most of the members present. Our leader, Mr. Scott, talked to us about different kinds of trees. Mrs. Spang ler served lunch. Club Reporter. NEW POSTAGE STAMP A special postage stamp in the 3-cent denomination in commemora tion of the Golden Gate International Exposition which opened in San Francisco, Calif., on February 18, 1939, went on sale at the local post office on Monday, February 20, 1939. The new stamp is arranged verti cally, printed in purple by the ro tary process and is issued In sheets of 50. The central design is a reproduc tion of the "Tower of the Sun," one of the outstanding architectural fea tures of the exposition on Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay. One unique feature of the stamp is that all of the lettering with the excep tion of the date and value has been placed outside the central design. HOLIDAY IN CITY From Wednesday's Dally Today was very quiet in the busi ness section of the city with a part of the community activities checked by the observance of Washington's birthday. The Plattsmouth State bank, the court house, BREX shops, the postoffice were all observing the day and as the result the activity in the business section was curtailed. Rubber Stamps, prompt deliv ery, lowest prices. All sizes at the Journal office. New Produce Station NOW OPEN IN MURRAY, NEBR. Located First Door West of the Murray Telephone Office (Known as Churchill Bldg. ) We will appreciate a trial delivery from you of your Cream, Poultry and Eggs. Satisfaction guaranteed both in Returns and Service. Free Peanuts to All on Sat. Febr. 25 Also ask for School Children's Gift! Mrs. Clara Frans Operator ycooooocoooccoco&Gocooosoa J. Howard Davis Attorney at Law R Plattsmouth 8 tCOGOSOOCCCCQCOGOOCCOOOOOgS Stock Raiser Discusses Live Stock in State H. J. Smith of Bellwood, Nebraska, Urges the Support of Program for Revival of Stock Raising. H. J. Smith, Bellwood, Nebraska, one of the well known stockmen of the state, is very much interested in the plans and program for the re building of the Nebraska farm stock. He has prepared a very able article on this important phase of the farm life which is given below. Mr. Smith is father of Walter II. Smith, Cass county attorney: It is timely to suggest that dur ing the reactionary period, follow ing the economic, deflation, we all suffered immeasurably and under the whip and stress of that trying period we may have allowed the setting of our stock farms and the stock itself to show the scars of hardships the depression created. It is fitting that now as conditions im prove and feed more plentiful we join In a united effort to strengthen the weak spots in individual farm units by adding better quality live stock. Today the agriculture of this coun try may be divided into two major phases, (1) crop production and (2) livestock- production. Each Is dependent upon the other but live stock production, which has been given so little consideration by the public as a whole, demands our first and most serious .consideration, be cause of the fact that livestock, more than all other factors combined, determines the total value of all farm crops. Livestock, by utilizing pasture and forage crops, makes possible a system of crop rotation that aids ma terially in increasing crop yields and controling plant diseases, insects and weeds. Livestock provides, in the form of manure, the most reliable and practical fertilizer that can be used to maintain soil fertility. At th present time one of the greatest problems confronting the American farmer is the production of more and better livestock. The only way to solve this problem is through the use of purebred sires. If pestilence or great danger of any kind threatened our livestock that would cause as much loss to the state or community as the use of poor sires, steps would be taken to combat it at once and remove the danger, but the damage caused by the use of poor sires causes little if any concern. In a broad way the superior value and ultimate economy of good blood are recognized. A good purebread sire, we. know, will great ly Improve a scrub or grade herd. If of sufficient merit he will also im prove a purebred herd. On the other hand an inferior sire at the head of a herd is an obstacle to progress, defeats every effort to ward a better herd of stock, wastes the farmers time, and shatters his hopes. The tide of farm bankruptcy and of a drift to the citycan be avoided by the economic principle applied in 4-H club work training. The suc ess of this work depends upon the highest ambition, the most intelligent effort and the most industrious ap plication. Success does not always come, even where boys and girls have given their best, but it can come only as a reward of whole-hearted, earnest, in telligent effort. That such genuine desire and intelligent effort has been very much in evidence in 4-H club work Is being demonstrated with the increasing number of exhibits at various stock shows. 4-H -club work is considered of vital importance because it teaches the more economic principles in farm life, such as mastering the election and feeding of livestock, as well as better and more economic standards In housekeeping. . The environments surrounding 4-H work on the farm are of such as to furnish the highest degree of effi ciency for good character, jointly with building a healthy body, strong and stalwart with faith and whole hearted determination to carry to (success an industry that is considered the basis of aU other Industries. Good quality livestock tends to de velop progressiyeness and breath of vision in its ovyners. The most en lightened and most progressive agri cultural districts are those where livestock provides one of the chief sources of income. Progress is the law of life, and progress is the prod uct of doing. We as purebred breed ers, and as a great pillar of strength In the livestock industry, fully real ize and appreciate that our work is here and it is within our grasp and power to do our humble bit. We as w CALL on me for advice on sound, dependable in surance. I will give yon my frank advice prom ptly and courteously as I want you to fully un derstand how your insur anse protects you. Scarl S. Davis OFFICES SND FWIOB Piatt. State Bank DISS f a breeders of purebred stock, must not only check up the mistakes we pos sibly may have made through becom ing oftrnlesa in the nast but also we must establish such a faith and con fidence In the future of better nve tock that we are willing to exert every ounce of energy at our. com mand in bringing our individual herds up to the requirements of the 1939 models in better livestock. Our breeding herds and herd sires should be of the very best quality and individuality as well as the bloodlines of proven potency. Our herd sires should represent a keen vision of what the public demands in type, quality and bloodlines. In the work of properly mating the animals In our herds, our ambition, backed up by all the knowledge and ability we possess, should be to attain the highest possible success in our chosen profession a co-worker in helping bring a revival in more and better quality llvetock on the farm. The lessons of the recent depres sion have taught us that one group of our citizens can not prosper inde pendently of the condition of the others. The insite, courage and progressive action recently taken by some of the most prominent Dusiness men of Nebraska to do all in their power to again put farming on a profitable basis through the restor ation nf more and better Quality live stock on the farm is a very commend able program in the interest or an Nebraska people living in an agri cultural state. In bringing about this desired end and purpose of preserving the moral and financial structures of Nebraska, every banker, merchant, manufac turer, and business leader has a duty, obligation and responsibility. In this rpsnect I trust that Nebraska as an agricultural state being con sidered the white spot of the nation, will not fail us in promoting a pro gram of more cultural training along livestock lines ratner tnan approve of our present mechanical way of living. By H. J. SMITH. Y. L. 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This has been one reason that the library has been able to keep up in the latest fiction. "l.,riTi for he Journal. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Christine Burkel, deceased. No. 3339: Take notice that the Administra tor of said estate has filed his final report and a petition -for examina tion and allowance of his adminis tration accounts, determination of heirship, assignment of residue of said estate and for his discharge; that said petition and report will be heard before said Court on March 17, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated February 15, 1939. A. II. DUXBURY, (Seal) f20-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION In the County Court of Cass Coun tv. Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of "William Leesley, deceased. No. 3389: Take notice that a petition has been filed praying for administra tion of said estate and appointment of Margaret Leesley as Administrat rix; that said petition has been set for hearing before said Court on the 17th day of March, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated February 15, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY. (Seal) f20-3w County Judge. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun tv. Nebraska. k To the creditors of the estate of John McNurlin, deceased. No. 3331: Take notice that the time limited for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is June 12, 1939; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Platts mouth on June 16, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m., for the purpose of ex amining, hearing, allowing and ad justing all claims or objections duly filed. Dated February 10, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) fl3-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the County Court of Cass Coun tv. Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Mary Micin, deceased. No. 3279:' Take notice that the Administra tor of said estate has filed his final report and a petition for examina tion and allowance of his adminis tration accounts, determination of heirship, assignment of residue of said estate and for his discharge ; that said petition and report will be heard before said Court on March 3, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated February 3, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) f6-3w County Judge. NOTICE Notice is hereby given that at the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the Plattsmouth Loan & Building Association held at the office of said Company-on the 3rd day of January, 1939, pursuant to'call, the following Amendment to Article 8 of the Ar ticles of Incorporation, recommend ed by the Board of Directors at their regular meeting held on December 16, 1938, at which a quorum was present, was adopted, to-wit: "ARTICLE VIII. The highest amount of indebtedness to which this corporation may at any time subject itself, shall not ex ceed fifty (50) per cent of the Capital Stock actually paid in." Dated at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, this 31st day of January, 1939. . C. A. JOHNSON, Attest: President. E. P. LUTZ, Secretary. fl3-4w SHERIFF'S SALE State of Nebraska 1 J 88. By virtue of an County of Cass Execution issued by C. E. Ledgway, Clerk of the District Court within and for Cass County, Nebraska, and to me directed, I will on the 25th day of March, A. D. 1939. at 10:00 o'clock a. m. of said day at the south front door of the court house, in the City of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, in said County, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate, to-wit: The undivided interest of Her man M. Smith in Lot nine (9) in the Southeast Quarter (SEV4 ) of the Southwest Quarter (SW M ) of Section twenty-nine (29) in Township eleven (11) North, Range thirteen (13) East of the 6th P. M., in the County of Cass, Nebraska, containing sev enteen (17) acres, more or less, The same being levied upon and taken as the property of H. M. Smith et al, defendants, to satisfy a judg ment of said Court recovered by H. M. Soennichsen, plaintiff against said defendants. Plattsmouth, Nebraska, February 15, A. D. 1939. JOB MIUSEK, Sheriff Cass County, i20t5w Nebraska. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To the creditors of the estate of Edtrar J. Burns, also known as E. J. Burns, deceased. No. 3376: Take notice that the time limited fnr th filine and nresentation of claims against said estate is June 12, 1939; that a hearing will be had at the Countv Court room in Platts mouth on June 16, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose or ex amining, hparinsr. allowing and ad- Justing all claims or objections duly filed. Dated February 9, 1939. A. H. DUXBURY, (Seal) fl3-3w County Judge. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Martha Baumeister, deceas ed. No. 3273: Take notice that the Adminis tratrix of said estate has filed her final report and a petition for ex amination and allowance of her ad ministration accounts, determina tion of heirship, assignment of resi due of said estate and for her dis charge; that said petition and re port will be heard before said Court on March 3, 1939, at ten o'clock a. m. Dated February 3, 1939. A. II. DUXBURY, (Seal) f6-3w County Judge. SHERIFF'S SALE State of Nebraska I- 88. County of Cass J By virtue of an Order of Sale issued by C. E. Ledg way, Clerk of the District Court within and for Cass County, Nebras ka, and to me directed, I will on the 25th day of March, A. D. 1939, at 10:00 o'clock a. m. of said day at the south front door of the court house in the City of Plattsmouth, in said County, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash the following real estate, to-wit: The Southeast Quarter (SE1) of Section fifteen (15), Town ship ten (10), Range thirteen (13), East of the 6th P. M., in Cass County, Nebraska The same being levied upon and taken as the property of Hugh La Master, et al, revived in the name of Inea H. LaMaster, Executrix of the estate of Hugh LaMaster, deceased, defendants, to satisfy a judgment of said Court recovered by Willis Brain ard, plaintiff against said defend ants. Plattsmouth. Nebraska, February 16, A. D. 1939. JOE MRASEK, S Sheriff Cass County, f20-5y . , , Nebraska.. LEGAL NOTICE To: The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of Ernest L. Trumble, de ceased, real names unknown; The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of Peter J. Nichols, de ceased, real names unknown; The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of S. H. Clark, first real name unknown, deceased, real names unknown; The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of Sophia Wetenkamp, de ceased, real names unknown; The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of Katie Snoke, deceased, real names unknown; The heirs, devisees, legatees, per sonal representatives and all other persons interested in the estate of Evelyn M. Wetenkamp, deceased, real names unknown; To: All persons having or claiming any interest in the North Half (N) of Lot Sixteen (16) and Lot Seventeen (17), Block Twenty-six (26), Village of Eagle. Cass County, Nebraska, real names unknown. You and each of you are herebv notified that Robert P. Corr, plain tiff, has filed his petition in the District Court of Cass County, Ne braska, against you, the object and prayer of which is to quiet title In fee in said plaintiff to the North Half (N) of Lot Sixteen (16) and Lot Seventeen (17). Block Twentv- srx (26), Village of Eagle, Cass county, Nebraska, as against vou. and the plaintiff also prays that two certain deeds referred to in the peti tion wherein John C. Hartsock and Carrie N. Hartsock, husband and wife, conveyed to Ernest L. Trum ble and 'Marie Trumble the North Half (N4) of Lot Sixteen (1R an Lot Seventeen (17), Block Twenty Bix (26) in the Village of Eagle, Cass County, Nebraska, which said deeds are both dated on the 7th day of August, 1923, and are filed in book 63 page 563 and in book 6 4 page 221 of the deed records of Cass County, Nebraska, and the records thereof in the office of the Register of Deeds of said county be reformed and corrected so that said deeds will provide that said real estate was con veyed to the grantees Ernest L. Trumble and Marie Trumble as hus band and wife and as ioint tenants and not as tenants in common. You are required to answer said petition on or before the 13th day of March, 19 39. Dated this 28th day of January. 1939. ROBERT P. CORR. Plaintiff By I. D. BEYNON, Attorney for Plaintiff. J30-4w