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THURSDAY, MARCH 16, 1939.
Weeping Water
Mr. and Mrs.,C. S. Lane and son
Roger were week-end guest- of .rel
atives at Fairbury.
Roy Haslam. a member of the Ma
sonic lodge was over to Plattsmouth
last week to attend a special meeting
of the order there.
Dr. and Mrs. L.. N. Kunkel spent
the week-end with Mrs. Kunkel's
sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and
Mrs. Frank Bingham in Omaha.
Leonard Frizzel, who is employed
In Omaha, was a visitor over Sunday
at the home of his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. John Frizzel of Weeping Water.
Homer Sylvester, former sheriff of
Cass county was in Weeping Water
Tuesday looking after some business
matters as well as visiting with his
many friends.
Miss Agnes Rough entertained, the
"Knickerbocker" Bridge club at her
home Wednesday evening. Miss Anna
Hubbard was an invited guest for
the evening.
Nels Petersen who recently moved
over west of Wabash a short time
go was looking after business in
Weeping Water Tuesday. Mr. Peter
sen will farm near Wabash.
Miss Adeline Lauritsen who has
been at the Bryan Memorial hospital
in Lincoln where she underwent an
operation for appendicitis was able
lo return home early this week.
Mrs. George Domingo, -who has
been at a Lincoln hospital for some
weeks where she underwent an ap
pendicitis operation was able to re
lurn home early this week and is
progressing nicely.
Eugene Colbert has been wrest
ling with the flu and grippe for the
iast week and has been kept to his
.'iome and bed the greater portion of
the time. He has so far recovered
that he is able to be about again.
Dr. E. B. Dean, of Lincoln, former
president of Doane College, had
charge of the morning services at
the Congregational church' Sunday
morning in the absencebf the pastor,
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Mrs. Oscar Dowler, of Manley, was
hostess to the Weeping Water-Man-ley
No-Name club at her home Fri
day" afternoon. .The time was spent
with needlework, until late in the
afternoon, when a delicious lunch
was served by the hostess.
Mrs. Phyllis Barnes, sister of Mrs.
Russel Newham, was taken suddenly
ill Monday night with an acute at
tack of appendicitis. She was taken
to Bryan Memorial hospital in Lin
coln, where an emergency operation
was immediately performed. .
Mrs. Paul Fowler was hostess to
the social club known as the J.F.F.
club, at her home Friday afternoon.
This club is composed of a congenial
group of young married women,
who meet once a month for a social
afternoon, either with needlework or
playing bridge.
Visited Friends in Plattsmouth.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oldham were
over to Plattsmouth Saturday eve
ning of last week where they at
tended a special session of the Or
der of Eastern Star of which they
:ie both members. Notwithstanding
the continual downpour of rain they
iound the hall well filled and enjoy-
d the meeting greatly, and as they
resided in Plattsmouth a number of
years had the opportunity of visiting
with their many friends. Mrs. Old
ham also attended a meeting of the
W. C. T. U.
Enjoyed an Excellent Meeting.
The Mascnic lodge of Weeping Wa
ter was in regular session Monday
ovening, when following the regular
order of busines they exemplified the
first degree 'Entered Apprentice' on
three candidates. Lum:h was served
following the work. A large number
were present, including visitors from
Nehawka and Lincoln.
Entertained Fellow Members.
Miss Agnes Rough entertained the
Knickerbocker club at contract
bridge Wednesday night where all
enjoyed a pleasant evening. At an
appropriate hour dainty refreshments
were served.
Had Excellent Sale.
The effects of the late Byron
Baker, which consisted of household
effects, carpenter tools and the home
were disposed of last Tuesday at the
:ld home south of town. There was
a large number present and a good
rale was had.
Christian Brotherhood Meets.
At the parlors of the Methodist
church last Monday evening was held
the regular meeting of the Weeping
Water Christian Brotherhood. This
organization holds a meeting each
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month. The principal speaker of
the evening was a member of the
state highway patrol. His talk was
in regard to their work and It was
explained how they had to take train
ing and as well required to be pro
ficient in a number of things.. Execu
tive ability as to handling cases
arising on the highway, both as to
law violators and directing care of
ones Injured, is necessary. There is
a campaign looking to education the
public In caring for themselves on
the highway as well for safety of
others. This meeting had the end
in view to prevent accidents rather
than to care for those which happen,
altho both are being provided for.
The meeting was attended by
about seventy-five citizens who were
Intensely interested. A luncheon ot
coffee and sandwiches was served.
New Enterprise Makes Progress.
The new refrigerator locker system
which is just now being installed by
Knude Jensen, has had the old build
ing torn down and another one is
now being built and is making good
progress, with the building erected
and enclosed and a roof on, promised
by the end of the week. This will
make an excellent place for the
storing of perishable goods.
Home From Hospital.
Leslie J. Wiles who has been at
Lincoln in the hospital for some
weeks receiving treatment for sinus
has been showing good advancement
and was able to return to his home
here last Sunday.
Celehrate 40th Anniversary.
About a year before the entering
of the present century, at a point
a few miles southeast of Weeping
Water occurred the wedding of Miss
Jenning Anderson and Henry Snell.
This couple have made their home
in Weeping Water and near the city
with the exception of a few years
spent in Sterling. They have been
blessed with a son and daugher.
grown to manhood and womanhood.
In celebration of the event,' just 40
years after their marriage, last Sun
day at the Mogensen hall over the
store of Miss Anna Hart was gath
ered a half hundred of their friends
who brought plenty of good things
to eat where a very enjoyable after
noon was spent playing cards and
games and honoring these excellent
citizens and extending wishes for
many more happy, prosperous years
with many friends and good health.
Will Visit Home Soon.
Howard Frizzel who has been mak
ing his home at Los Angeles is to
visit Weeping Water and the home
folks and many friends here soon.
He will drive an auto for Mrs. A. K.
Murphey who is coming east to visit
and expect to arrive near the middle
of April. They expect to spend about
30 days here.
Present Operetta Last Friday.
The operetta, "The Magic Bean
Stalk," was presented Friday eve
ning at the high school auditorium
before a crowded house, and all have
expressed appreciation of the excel
lent work done by the tast of 184
children, from kindergarten to the
eighth grade who took part in tb.1
cnatertainment, under the leader
ship of Miss Evelyn Long, with Miss
Katharine Ellis as accompanist, and
Miss Maude Baldwin In charge of
costumes and stage settings.
The introduction was furnished
by the kindergarten rhythm band,
while between acts 1st and 2nd
grades entertained the audience.
The leading -character parts were
taken as follows: "Jack," Carl Scho
maker; "Mother," Gerda Anderson;
"Captain Kidd." Jimmic Marshall;
The cow, "Julienna." Jack Hermon,
Dick Powers and Herman Wade;
"Gypsy," Ruth Lane; Fool-'Em-Si,
Jack Hermon; "Ogre," Neil Fitz
patrick; "Announcer," Billy Whit
ney; "Fairy." Peggy Amick.
Others in the cast were choruses
of pirates, Dutch, Japanese, Chinese
sailors, magic beans, and the Eng
lish villager.
Entertain at Showers.
Miss Evelyn Johnson and Mi
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Aurel Cope, entertained twenty
guests at a miscellaneous shower at
Hotel Rest Haven Thursday evening,
honoring Miss Doris Wolcott. Wed
ding bells and tapers were used for
decorations and the color scheme
was pink and white. For entertain
ment the guests were formed into a
court with the defendants being com- j
pelled to produce a gift for the guest
of honor, as a fine. Many beautiful t
girts were presented and all enjoyed
a most delightful evening.
On Friday evening Mrs. Harlan
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Gibson and Mrs. Wilbur Long were
hostesses at ; a kitchen shower for
Miss Wolcott at the home of Mrs.
Gibson, when there were fifteen
guests. Each guest was asked to
bring a favorite recipe, and each was
asked to prove, their artistic ability
by tearing pictures of the bride-to-be
out of colored paper. These were
also preserved in a scrap book, for
future reference. Bridge was then
played, with the meetemall system,
which was greatly enjoyed, after
which the guest of honor opened
the many gifts, which will be used
in her new home.
Win Honors at M-I-N-K Contest.
Jean G. Jones, music instructor,
took five of his pupils to Peru Fri
day, to participate in the M-I-N-K
contest, and each one of the five won
high honors. Tom Moulden, low
voice, won a very superior, Maurice
Shirley, high voice, a superior; Ju
nior Sloan, medium voice, good; Ly
man Lorensen, trombone, excellent;
and Dorothy Everett, trumpet, super
ior. Mr. Jones accompanied all sing
ers. Visit Goldenrod Garden Club.
The Weeping Water Garden club
were Invited to Avoca Monday after
noon to be guests of the Goldenrol
Garden club, at the home of Mrs.
George Schackley. . Programs bear
ing shamrock leaves on the cover
were distributed and the following
program was enjoyed:
Club song, "An Old Fashioned Gar
den"; "March Gardening," Mrs.
True Harmon; "Sweet Pea Culture,"
Mrs. Mcrley; "Hot Beds, Cold
Frames," Mrs. Mickel; Poem, Mrs.
True Harmon; Seasonal discussion,
Mrs. J. H. F. Rugha; Exhibit of flow
er containers, and arrangement of
flowers, Mrs. Geo. Shackley; Con
test. "A Green Romance."
This was followed by a social hour,
when refreshments were served by
the hostess club.
Celebrates 91st Birthday.
Mrs. Mary Dunmeyer celebrated
her 91st birthday Monday, in a quiet
;vay at the home of her brother, F. L.
Badley. Friends called informally
during the day and evening. Many
others remembered the occasion with
cards of greetings, bonbons, flowers
and fruit. - Coming to Weeping Wa
ter from St. Cloud, Florida, three
years ago, Mrs. Dunmeyer has been
active in church work and active
socially. Mrs. Dunmeyer enjoys en
tertaining her friends and being a
brilliant conversationalist her pres
ence is always welcomed. A lover
of good literature, she keeps abreast
of the times by reading the latest
books, sifting out the good from the
mediocre. Having been a school
teacher she has always retained her
interest in young people. From 1872
to 1891 she taught in the historical
city of Chatanooga, Tennessee, and
her recollections of that war torn
territory during the period imme
diately following the war are vivid
and interesting.
Death of Infant Son
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Russel
Newham (Minnie Baier) sympathize
with them over the loss of a dear
little baby boy who was born Mon
day, March 13, but who only remain
ed with them a few hours. The fun
eral was held Tuesday afternoon
with Rev. W. D. Lenker in charge
of the services. Burial was in Oak
wood cemetery.
P. E 0. Elects Officers.
BT chapter P. E. O. met Friday,
March 10, for a covered dish lunch-
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eon and annual election of officers at
the home of Mrs. C. E. Tefft. The
following officers were elected for
the coming year: Mrs. H. A. Crozier,
president; Mrs. Edna Shannon, vice
president; Miss Helen Baldwin, re
cording secretary; Mrs. O. A. Specht,
treasurer; Mrs. Richmond Hobson,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. Floyd
Cole, chaplain; Miss Esther Tefft,
guard. Delegates to the Norfolk con
vention are Mrs. H. A. Crozier and
Mrs. Helen Clark.
Surprise Dr. Kunkel.
Wishing to show their apprecia
tion to their leader. Dr. L. N. Kun
kel, the members of the Little Sym
phony orchestra gathered at the Kun
kel home Monday evening, complete
ly surprising Dr. Kunkel. Carrying
well filled baskets of good things to
eat, they were prepared to enjoy the
evening. The evening was spent
playing fantan and Chinese checkers
after which a delicious lunch was
served and all enjoyed a visit to the
Kunkel museum. The members of
this organization have worked hard
this winter and all enjoyed this
evening of fun.
Student Homemakers Club.
Student Homemakers club held
their regular meeting Monday at the
home of Mrs. Clair Wolfe. The sub
ject . for March being "Table Set
ting and the Serving of Dinners,"
the members brought a covered dish
luncheon, and a practical demonstra
tion of the subject created much
interest. Mrs. F. L. Hebard and Mrs.
Oscar Uffleman had charge of the
program. Mrs. Neil Munkres, group
leader and Mrs. Ralph Keckler, coun
ty president were guests.
Eastern Star Meets
- Elizabeth chapter Eastern Star,
250. held their regular meeting on
Tuesday evening in their lodge rooms
with a good attendance. At six
o'clock a fine covered dish dinner
was served by Mrs. Muriel Smith, of
Omaha, district supervisor, as guest
of honor. . At eight o'clock the star
points and the officers of the lodge
exemplified the initiatory work. Mrs.
Smith and her daughter remained
over nighf as the guest of Mrs. Fred
Rehmeier.
Men's Brotherhood
The regular monthly meeting oi
the Men's Brotherhood was held or.
Monday evening at the M. E. churcl
with sixty-five men in attendance. F.
L. Hebard and Fred Allen were th
committee in charge of the program
A fine covered dish dinner was serv
ed after which Corporal Cawviesel,
in charge of Division I, with head
quarters at Fremont, showed pic
tures of the training camp at Ash
land, while the patrolmen were in
training and gave -an excellent talk
on "Prevention of Accidents."
Those who were present felt that
they had gained much information
about the patrolman's work.
Jack Clifford at Porto Rico
Mrs. R. S. Shields received a letter
from her son. Jack Clifford, this week,
from Porto Rico, where he is sta
tioned at present on the U. S. S.
West Virginia. In his letter he tells
of President Roosevelt's recent visit
and inspection of the fleet, and of
how they all stood at attention as
the president passed in his ship.
Jack left San Francisco the first
of January and sailed for New York.
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He enjoyed his trip through the
Panama canal, and they are now
located near Cuba. His four years
in the navy will expire next Jan
uary, and his experiences the past
three years have been exciting and
interesting to him. Last summer he
visited Honolula, and the beauty of
this island impressed him greatly.
TROOP MEETING
From Tuesday's Dally
Plattsmouth Scouts held an excep
tionally good meeting last evening
at the Plattsmouth high school at
7:30.
E. H. Wescott urged the Scouts to
pass their remaining tests for the
next class so there would be at least
a half dozen boys up for the next
court of honor, as it is believed the
next court of honor will be held at
Plattsmouth in May.
Scoutmaster R. J. Larson passed
out circulars containing information
on blasting caps and urged all the
boys to be careful if they were to
come into contact with them.
Scouts that attended the meeting
were as follows: Gerald Hennings,
Cary Marshall. Bill Hular, Tom Solo
men, Bob Webb, Albert Richards,
Donald Bowman, Jim Brown, Rich
ard Hitt, Don Martin, Ralph Hilt,
George Jacobs, Bill Robertson, Lars
Larson, Ray Evers, Corbin Davis,
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VOTI
of All Schools Turning in Votes in the Rural
School Contest Last Week
District No. 6, Dora Trively, teacher, won the erghth
weekly prize in the Rural School contest, turning in
526,763 votes. Dist. 14, June Armstrong, teacher, was
close behind with 513,904. Two of the eight weekly
winners are not listed in today's "Vote Standing" be
cause of failure to turn in any votes the past week.
Only schools turning in votes during the week are car
ried in the vote standing. There remain but two more
weekly prizes, one for this week and the last one the
week ending March 25. The contest ends April 8, when
the grand prize awards will be made to schools in ac
cordance with their standing in the total vote column.
School and Teacher Last Week TOTAL
Dist. 6 Dora Trively 526,763 736.237
Dist. 14 June Armstrong 513,904 602,513
Bist. 27 Velma Fulton 268,195 970,033
List. 45 Mildred Wilson 237,510 1,878,020
Dist. 37 Martha Kaffenberger. 114,224 1,009,523
Dist. 25 Nellie Carlson
Dist. 31 Feme Williamson' ' 63,338 80,323
Dist. 77 Dorothy Lepert 45,826 43.826
Dist. 56 Eileen Joy 27,192 39,603
Dist. 10 Beulah Albin 27,133 171,231
Dist. 15 Dorothea Hobbie 11,873 103,523
Dist. 79 Frances Shelhorn 7,622 214,739
Dist. 56 Irma Dvorak 7,100 57,247
Dist. 42 June Keil 1,000 168,083
Dist. 3 Jean Ingersoll (Sarpy Co.) 3,239 110.120
Dist. 7 Dorothey Yost 500 75,049
Dist. 41 Doris Wall 225 677,872
Dist. 30 Dorothea Siemcneit '. 100 93,460
() Indicates a Weekly Prize Winner.
Two former weekly prize winners not listed
due to failure to turn in any votes last week.
Next week, a grand 4-Day Rural School Contest Oppor
tunity Sale. Watch for the ads in Monday's Journal.
THESE BUSINESS FIRMS GIVE VOTES
Knorr's 5c to $1 Store
Ask Us for School Votes
H. M. Soennichsen Co.
We Always Help the School
Black and White Grocery
Save Our Addtnsr Machine Strips
Joe's New-Way Grocery
and Mullen's Market
School Votes with a Smile
Kiatt Furniture and
Cappell Electric
Remember Wc Give School Votes
Weyrich & Hadraba
School Votes for the Children
Lugsch, the Cleaner
Always Look Your Best
Hinky-Dinky Store '
Bring Our Ad for Double Votes
Wurl's Grocery
Good Grocery Headquarters
GIsn Vallery, Implements
Trade Here Help Your School
Brink Hatchery
50 Votes on Each Baby Chick
Wescott's Clothing Store
We AVant to Help Your School
Kroehler Hardware
If It's Hardware W Have It
The Style Shop
Headquarters for Teachers
Carl's Market
Get Votes with Each I'uicliaso
Ofe OU Co.
Inni.st Upon School Votes
Richey, Lumber, Coal
Build Now Help Your School
Tidball Lumber Company
Kepair and Help Your School
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Joe Highfleld, Ed Hlber, and Lavern
Rice.
Joe Highfield and Lavern Rice aro
new Scouts and will receive thtir
initiation and tenderfoot badge at
the investiture ceremony to be held
at the next troop meeting.
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Plattsmouth Journal
School Votes with Subscriptions
Bates Book Store
School Headquarters
Fetzer Shoe Company
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Plattsmouth Bakery
A Home Bakery Kxtia Votes
Mauzy Drug Company
Highest Quality School Votes
Rummel's Conoco Stat'n
Buy Where You Get School Votes
Fricke Drug Store
Bexall Store School Votes
Plattsmouth Creamery
Triple Votes on I'roduce
Cloidt Service Station
School Votes and Service
Gobelman, Paper, Paint
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Egenberger's Grocery
Buy Where You Get Votes
Hild Service Station
Quality Products S!ol Votes
Gamble Store Agency
We Want to Help Your School
Warga Hardware
School Votes with All I'urcha.vcs
Kruger Paint Paper Store
Votes on Work and 'ui chase-
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