PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, MARCH 6, 1939. PAGE TWO the Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT Entered at Postoffice. PUtumouth. MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond COO miles. $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $S.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. Greenwood Miss Wilma Mays enrolled in busi ness school at Lincoln Monday. Nels Anderson and family moved to a farm near "Wahoo Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Everette Reece and Darlene of Friend visited in Green wood Saturday. Mrs. N'ellie Clark of Seward visit ed at the home of her brother, Jack Cribble Sunday and Monday of the past week. Miss Lois Cope won first in the Declamatory contest at the high school Friday and will compete in the contest at Auburn later. Mrs. Barye Lewis of Verdon and Mrs. E. L. James of Omaha visited at the home of their mother, Mrs. Elsie Peters, the first part of last week. Mrs. Mary Talcott returned to her home Thursday after staying through the winter months at tho N. D. Talcott home. Mrs. Marie Hamilton of Eagle is staying with Mrs. Talcott. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mengel of Grand Island came last Saturday night and staj'ed until Monday with Mrs. Mengel's fatherr Sam Aaron, who was very ill of pneumonia. He ia much improved at this writing. The Deal-a-Deck card club met with Mrs. Ardis Stewart Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Myrtle Cameron won first prize and Mrs. Lottie Bright second. Mrs. Martha Elrod was a guest. The next meeting will be ia two weeks with Mrs. Mildred Corn stock. Held School of Instruction The Order of Eastern Star held a school of instruction Wednesday af ternoon and evening under supervis ion of Mrs. Gladys Savage of Wil ber, Xebr. Lunch was served in the evening by Mrs. Lovina McNurlhi, Mrs. Pauline Armstrong and Mr; and Mrs. E. L. Iden. ' J ! ..." Dorcas Society Meets Friday The Dorcas Society was entertain ed at the church Friday afternoon by Mrs. Lulu Clymer and Mrs. Elsie Marvin. A lovely birthday cafco, baked by Miss Nina Jeffry, was pre sented to Mrs. Julia Eethel from the Dorcas. Husbands were Guests The L. C. C. entertained their husbands at a party in the Odd Fel low hall Friday night. Mrs. Myrtle Coleman, Mrs. Margaret Howard and Mrs. Minnie Stradley were hostesses Mrs. Mabel Newkirk and Jack Grio ble were high score winners. Farewell Party for Reece's A farewell party was held at Dis trict 49 school house for Mr. Arthur Reece. Lucille and Harold. Some sixty of their friends were present. Mr. Reece has been a resident of this community, having gone to school at Dist. 49 and also sending his three children there. He will be greatly missed in the community a he has always been ready and will ing to lend a helping hand when ever needed. He has taken an ac tive part in school activities of the district, having served on the school board a number of years. ? A very enjoyable evening wan spent playing Chinese checkers and pinochle and visiting. ; A delicious lunch was served con sisting of cake, sandwiches, pickles and coffee. Mr. Rooce was presented with a remembrance from his friends. All departed wishing him success in his new home west of Lincoln. DIES FROM DRINKING LOS ANGELES. . March 3 (UP) Police removed the body of Mrs. Eva Alfson, 41, and ninety-six empty whjskey bottles from her apartment today and announced that a coroner's examination indicated she died of a hemorrhage caused by alcohol. Jler husband, Howard Alfson, 61, was in jail. He told police he awak ened after a night of heavy drinking an.d found his wife dead .on the bathroom floor. He was held as ma terial witness. Pceds. Mortgages and all sorts of. legal blanks for sale at the Journal office. B I PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Neb., as second-clae mail matter AV0CANEWS Monte Lum attended the lumber dealers' convention in Omaha last week. Carl O. Zaiser was not feeling well and was confined to his home and bed Wednesday of last week. Robert McDonald and family were over to Manley last Sunday, where they visited at the home of Robert s parents. Elmer Hallstrom was called to Ne hawka last Wednesday afternoon, where he had some business mattcr3 to look after. Earl Freeman, better known ss "Doc" moved from the Marquardt farm over on O street to an apart ment over the Wm. Maseman store, while John Sudman and family mov ed to the farm. Marius Nelson, while loading stock for trucking to the Omaha market, skinned his hand which made it very sore and for a time in terfered with his work. The injured member is better now. Albert Stock and family moved to the Ora E. Copes property which ha 3 been vacant for some time past and now is to be occupied by the Stock family. At the same time Clarence Wilson moved onto the place where Mr. Stock did live. George Shackley, the grocer, lias been busy outside the store, having some hold-over work in the paint ing and papering line. He has par tially completed a papering job at the home of George Bates, being halt ed by the snow Monday and unable to continue until after the roads shall have teen opened. Fred McGrady, veteran blacksmith of this city has been confined to his home due to illness. This is the busy season fcr blacksmiths and his ab sence from the shop caused consider able inconvenience to many. William Baier, needing some work done in this line, secured permission from Mr. McGrady and went to the shop and did it himself. No School Tuesday Due to the heavy snowfall and the drifted roads, there was no school at Avoca Tuesday, but the regular ses sions were resumed again Wednes day morning. Mrs. Rachel Everett at Lincoln While Mrs. Rachel Everett was en joying a vi3it from her sister, Mr. Frank Banner, they with Mr. Sila3 Everett and sister, Miss Leona Ever ett made a trip to Lincoln, where they visited Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Ever ett and family, also stopping at Elm wood, where they were guests of a daughter of Mrs. Rachel Everett, Mr. and Mrs. George Brinton. Deliver Lenten Service Sermon The Rev. Bash ford, now at Exe ter, where he has been pastor of tho Congregational church for the pas, nineteen years, but prior "to that as minister. in Avoca during the years 1914-13-16, was in Avoca last Sun day and delivered the Lenten ser vices at th- church here and was nl fo meeting and visiting with his many friends while here. Visited Sister Here .Mrs. Frank Banner, who resides in the west, has been visiting her sis ter, Mrs. P.achel Everett and family, of Avoca, as. well at relatives at Union. Blair., and Winnebago. She was formerly Mrs. Matt McQuinn, marrying Mr. Banner arter the death of Mr. McQuinn.. They moved to Goodland, Kansas, where Mr. Ban ner died, and then she went west to make her home. Accompanying her on the visit here was her daugh ter, Dorothy Riley. Slipped One Over on Jim Jim Johnson and wife were visit ing in the country one day last week and as a number of the young ladies gathered there were dyeing their nails, they suggested Jim have some put on the nails of one of his hands, which he did, and after letting it dry a short time found it would not come off as easily as he expected. Undaunted, however, he took out his pocket ktife and scraped the tell tale crimson stains from his nails. . . """""" BURDOCK ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rikli were In Omaha Thursday of last week look ing after some business matters for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cordes of South Bend were visiting and looking after shopping in Murdock Thursday oi last week. John Wood of Wabash and Warren T. Richards were in Murdock Wed nesday of last week looking after business matters for a short time. Mrs. Formanck who has been visiting at the old home in South Dakota for a time, last week return ed home, going via train on account of the heavy snow storm. Mrs. Meta MacDiarmid and daugh ter, Dollie, of Omaha were guests Cor the day last Sunday at the home of L. Neitzel and as well as the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neitzel. W. F. Evers, superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home located at Plattsmouth, was- a visitor in Murdock last week, accompanied by one of the officers of the Home from Omaha. W. O. Schewe of northwest of Mur dock last week purchased a new Allis-Chalmers tractor and equip ment of power farming machinery, He secured his equipment from the local dealer. Mrs. Frances Eikery, formerly Miss Hilda Schmidt of Hastings and her little daughter were spending a num ber of days last week at the home cf her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman R. Schmidt and as well with her many friend3 in Murdock. Miss Ruth Neitzel, who is employ ed in Lincoln, came home for a week's va'cation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Neitzel. arriving on Tuesday when the snow was the deepest and the roads unbroken. She was compelled to stay at the home of her grandfather until the follow ing day before being able to get to the home of her parents. Will Be Prosecuted. Some parties have been sounding the siren used for fire alarms, calling on the fire boys and citizens need Icssly. Should it be found out who the guilty parties are they will bo arrested and a severe fine imposed. Champions Play at Lincoln. The Murdock basketball team, win ners of the Class C district tourna- mcnt, a great satisfaction to every one in this vicinity', went last Fri day night to Lincoln 'whree they played the Roca team, winners of their district. The Rora team won from Murdock in the playoff by the clcse score of 31 to 29. Coach Gives Boys Banquet. Elbert M. Miller, coach of the Murdock high school basketball team who put in much labor in their training, which saw the team win the district tournament, in apprecia tion of the excellent playing, gave a super to the members of the team which was served by Mrs. J. Johan sen at the cafe. Caucus Nominatse Candidates. A mass convention or caucus was held last Wednesday, resulting in placing in nomination the following ticket: Councilmen: Otto Miller, Charles Schafer, August Wilkins, I. C. McCrory. W. O. Gillespie and Ed ward Ganaway. Three of these will be elected. Family Given Farewell. Frank Rosenow and family have been farming east of Murdock on a farm of August Huge, have decided to make their home in town and not farm this year. They held a sale re ceivtly, and as they were soon to leave the farm their neighbors and friends gathered at the home and gave them a hearty farewell recep tion expressing their friendly interest in the family. The neighbors brought cats and si very fine time was enjoy ed. Entertained Ladies Aid. . Mesdamcs Emil Miller and Charles I. Long were hostesses at a gather ing of the Ladies' Aid society Thurs dpy at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Long. A very pleasan afternoon was had with much work done. The next meeting will be held with their fel low member, Mrs. J. J. Arnold, who is housekeeper for L. Neitzel, on Thursday, March 9th. Mrs. A. J. Neitzel will be co-hostess. City Honors Basketball Team. For the very excellent playing which the basketball team has done during the season and the recent county and district tournaments, both of which they won, the citizens of Murdock, who are justly proud of the fine work, gave them a banquet at the high school this Monday -evening. The banquet was prepared and served by the ladies of the Royal Neighbors of America. If You Should Demand the Best STOP AT " Louisville Hotel-Cafe For the "Rest"" of Your Life Mod ern Rooms, Good Food end Service Phcne for Reservations. Hope Beauty Shop in Connection When meal time catches you in Louisville stop at the Louisville Hotel and Cafe of which Mrs. J. B. Larson baa been tho manager for 2 years, and enjoy a good meal at a reason able price. This place ia known fcr its good food . reputation sustained by the community as well as motor ists and the traveling public. Here the management selects the food, scours the market and accepts only selected and fancy food. In the kit chen you will find the modern equip ment and utensils kept scrupulously clean. There is never a question of sanitary laws in this cafe. The cour tesy and attention of the attendants as a feature that receives more than passing notice from the patrons. It is not necessary to order a whole meal the patrons are assured of tho same attention for a lunch as for a well-appointed dinner at the Louis ville Hotel-Cafe. It has been said that the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. It makes no difference if you live to eat or eat to live, you can be most conveniently served at Louisville Hotel-Cafe. Mrs. Larson invites you to come in and get acquainted and to test their splendid food and service. Located in the hotel is an out standing beauty shop. The artist at the Hope Beauty Shop, phone 10, is especially skilled and equipped to take care of your beauty culture work in an efficient manner. You will appreciate the surround ings at the Louisville Hotel and Cafe. Meet your friends there whenever you are in Louisville. Wabash News John Wood and Warren T. ards were called to Murdock Rich-Wed- nesday on business matters. Wm. Vogt, who has been laid u; for the past weke or more is reported as being much better at this time. Due to the heavy snow and drifted roads, school was not held in Wa bash Tuesday, but was resumed on Wednesday. , Eli Buck , moved last Wednesday to the place where W. E. Murfin has been residing and will make hi3 home there for the summer. Leslie Bothwell was over to Weep ing Water last Saturday evening, where he was a supper guest at the homo ofhis sister, Mrs. Thomas V. Colbert. Keith Munford has moved to the George Meiers farm, where he will reside this season. Orville Gerbeling and George Spangler assisted with the moving. .-, ,, . Carl Nelson, who has made his home near Weeping Water for many years, rented a farm west of Wabash and moved there to be ready for the spring work. Frank Marshall, the elevator man, who resides in Weeping Water, was not able to get through the snow bound roads Tuesday to look after business at the elevator here. Lester Bothwell received a letter from his cousin,; Mrs. Jesse Jones, of Ceresco, that their home has been a veritable hospital, as the members of the family have been having meas les. ' : Carl Hansen, living a mile and a half from Wabash, was not able to get out with a team or car and walk ed to town to secure some groceries, which he carried back in a sack on his shoulder. Had Much Work to Do With one of . the heaviest snow storms of the winter and snow drift ed badly, Louis Schmidt found it a difficult task to get the roads clear ed last week. To make matters worse h!3 machine broke and repairs had to be ordered from Lincoln. Then, to add further to the difficulties, tho repairs were carried past and had to be returned from Weeping Water, further delaying the work. Henry Christemrcn of Weeping Water came over and assisted Mr. Schmidt in getting the road open for travel. Wo can rurnTsfl you wTITj Rub ber Stamps made to order at a price considerably below that you have been paying. Prompt service. If you need stamps, see us. Thomas Walling Company Abitracti of Title Phone 324 - Plattetnouta 1 h: i' i i..i-i..:..Mi.-H"!-i"r- Elmwood News Charles E. Wood was over to Lin coln last Thursday getting goods for the Boswell store. David Enterllne was helping out the Leader-Echo last week during the rush period in getting out the paper. Bryan McDonald and Glen Harder .were unloading a car of coal for the Murdock Grain company, delivering 'came to the clients. On account of ths inclement weath er and heavy snow which interfered with transportation there was no cchool Tuesday of last week. B. I. Clements and son, V. G. Clements were called to Omaha last Thursday where they had some busi ness matters to look after. Ben Hilliard and wife of Lincoln were visiting for a number of days last week at tha home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Acton. They are par ents of Mrs. Acton. A. H. Ward and J. Johansen have accepted employment on the com munity building in Weeping Water, starting Friday of last week and will drive to and from their work. Jesse Brakhage and family who have been residing in Elmwood dur ing the winter moved last Thursday to a few miles south of Eagle where he will farm the coming summer. Sidney James of near Alvo was a business visitor in Elmwood last Thursday meeting his many friends, and said that he had no fears of the measles as he has already had the malady. Paul Stock sold a ' power outfit for farming to a party west of town and received an eighty acres of land Cor the equipment and the following day sold the land to parties near Milford. County Treasurer John E. Turner and Attorney William A. Rob ertson of Plattsmouth wre looking after some business in Elmwood last Thursday. They also visited friend3 while here. Emil Bornemeier while engaged in loading farm machinery had a piece slip and catch him on the lower lip, injuring it rather painfully. How over he is getting along very nicely it tbis time. Harry Wilson, while working about one of his building had the misfortune to receive an injury to one of his eyes by a swinging wire which was very painful for a time but is reported as getting along very nicely at this time. To Celebrate 40th Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. August Bornemeier who have been married forty years this day, March 6th and have made their home near Elmwood and have a host of friends who have lived here during the time, who are pleased to extend best wishes and that they may enjoy many more anniversaries The couple will hold open house at the farm near Elmwood on the date of the anniversary. The hours select ed are from 7 p. m. to 10 p. m. Nominate City Ticket. For the coming spring election the People's party last week placed in nomination a ticket for the con sideration of the voters of Elmwood selectinK W. W. Coatman as candi date for nolice judge and Herman stege and Ted Hall as councilmen Milo Frisbee was selected as chair man and W. W. Coatman as secre tary of the caucus. The Citizens party met at the G A. R. hall and selected Minton V. Wood as chairman and George Bless ing as secretary. Edward Ernest and Harry Linscr were selected as can didates for councilmen and" M. V, Wood for police judge. Feeling Pretty Fair. George Hall who has been spend ing the winter in the northern "part of the state on a farm with his son, Sumner, near Neligh, returned home recently and says he is feeling fine. He enjoyed his stay in the north, but wa3 pleased to get back to Elmwood. Many Cases of Measles. Miss Jean Adair Bothwell, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Bothwell Wvjy WOULD your Insurance square your loss if fire ruined your property to night? Would your claims be handled expertly? It's a good, idea to MAKE SURE NOW! Searl S. Davis OFFICES I 2ND FW)OB Flatts. State Bank BIdg. JJ AM has a severe case of measles and has been kept to her home on that ac count. When asked by her mother. "Do you want me to stay home with you?" she said "No, grandpa is here and can get me water when I want it. Grandpa is Oscar Turner, and a good nurse. At school one department where ihere were 22 on Tuesday only five came to class on Wednesday and another clas with 21 could only mus ter six in attendance. However with ::o many ill with the disease there should be a better opportunity for them to get over the malady sooner. Had to Walk to Town. Fred Weicheidt, who lives near Wabash, was not able to get his car out of the driveway, which was fill ed with snow, so he put on his "Seven League Boots" and struck out across the fields and was Boon in town looking after the business call ing him here. MANLEY NEWS Miss Mayme Maher visited rela tives in Lincoln over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. John Mockenhaupt were in Omaha last Monday, where they transacted business. Paul Flemming moved last week to the Schliefert estate farm, where he will reside the coming jrear. Mrs. Henry Peters was a guest at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Theo Harms and family last week. Charles Murphy was visiting at Elair a couple of days last week, a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence O'Brien. Miss Gladys Hchman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hohman, who is taking nurse training at Omaha, spent the week end at the home of her parents. Harry Dehnning moved recently to the home of H. E. Iske, who resides a few miles west of Plattsmouth. Mr. Dehnning will work for Mr. Iske during the coming summer. Miss Rena Christenson who has been rather poorly at an Omaha hos pital last week. On Wednesday her sister, Mrs. Herman Rauth and hus band were over to Omaha to see the patient. Linas Massoth and family, o; Geneva spent most of the past week as guests at the home of Mrs. Mas soth's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Shcehan. Linus' brother is also vis iting with them. Louis Buskirk, who has made his heme west of Louisville for a num ber of years, last week moved to Man ley and will make his home here for the present. He has been farming heretofore. Mesdames John Sheehan, Joe Sheo han. Bill Sheehan, Jr., and Paul Meyer spent a very enjoyable even ing at the William Sheehan, Sr., home, while their husbands attended a party on Paul Fleming. Leaves for the West Walter Beaver, of Brighten, 1 Mrs. Colorado, who has been visiting rela tives in Nebraska, came down from Omaha with Frank H. Stander and daughter. Miss Lillian, for a few days' visit at the home of her broth er, John C. Rauth. After returning to Omaha, Mrs. Beaver departed for Chappell, in the western part of the state, where she will visit her sister. Mrs. Charles Lovell before returning to her home in Colorado. Entertained at Pinochle Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws enter tained a group of friends at a pinochle party one evening last week. There were three tables of players and Mrs. John F. Carper won the high score. A delicious lunch was served. Rubber Stamps, large or small, at right prices at the Journal. posocooscoeososGOosooooso Yes! That's All for Young Men's BfiESS PAHTS Latest styles. Some with zipper. See east window. Wescott's Where Quality Counts X I III UAL. SCHOOL VOTES givk.v nvui: I S0UTFTBEND Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dohinsky of Om aha visited Sunday at the Georgi Vogel home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell and Russel spent Tuesday evening at the Cscar Dill home. Harold Richards was a caller a.t the William . Blum home Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Leddy and fam ily spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Rannau. Ruth Kupkc spent Sunday witn her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kupke. Miss Lauretta Burdick, Miss Stel la Fidler, Mrs. Wm. Blum and Helen drove to Plattsmouth Saturday, at which place Helen participated in the county spelling contest. Mrs. v George Vogel and Mis. Helena Timm were Thursday after noon callers at John Kupke's. Kenneth Livers, Mr3. George Vo gel and Loran visited with Mrs. J. H. Oliver in Ashland Tuesday even ing. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Gakemeier and family and Ma, and Mrs. George Vogler and Leonard Roeber were din ner guests Sunday at the John Kupke home. Dinner guests at Floyd Ranna'i'n were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rannau and Mrs. Tessie Talbot rf Syracuse. Mrs Talbot reports that her son Earl formerly cf South Tend, is feeling very well at this time. Mrs. E. S. Critchfield of Omaha re turned Sunday to the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Vogel. where she expects to spend the Eummer. Mrs. David Campbell was very pleasantly surprised Saturday even ing when a party of friends and rela tives came to help her celebrate her birthday. At a late hour, a delicious luncheon was served. All wished Mrs. Campbell many more happy birthdays. Friday evening callers at William Blum's were Mr. and Mrs. William Leddy and Taul Kupke. J. H. Fidler, Homer Carnicle, Jason Streight and Bernard Dill at tended a banquet in Omaha Monday evening. They were caught in the severe 6now storm and had to stay in Gretna over night as roads drifted badly. About seven inches of snow fell Monday evening. Marian Leddy returned home last Thursday night. She has been work ing in Ashland. ' Mrs. Clyde Haswell ancTMrs.' rioff mcister called at the J. L. Carniclo home Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Vargas have moved into the Clyde Berge rental property in town. J. L. Carnicle and son Bill drove to Jefferson City, Mo., Wednesday and returned Friday. Florence Nelson and family have moved into the F. J. Knecht rental property. Albert Blum and family moved into their new home Friday. V Subscribe for the Journal. HELP STOMACH DIGEST FOOD Without Laxative and You'll Eat ETMTthing from Soap to Nuts w itomach ehould dtter.t two poandt f food dally. 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