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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEXLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1939. PAGE TWO Ihe Plattsmouth PUBLISHED SEM-WEEEXY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Postofflce, Plattsmouth, Neb., as lecond-clas mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Toatal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, 3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, s 3.60 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. Murray s Mrs. Ada Clark of Union was a visitor over the week-end at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt. John Fitch was a guest a part of the day last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrit and also was visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt were in Nebraska City last Sunday to attend a show. They stopped in Union on their way home and visited a number of friends for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. George Nickles were iu Lincoln last Friday visiting with friends. Mr. Nickles appeared be-r fore the committe of the legislature considering the trucking bill. Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Perry of Lin roln and Mrs. V. A. Cook and son, Elmer of Elmwood were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Spangler. fUiy Frederick of Nebraska City w ho is interested in the seed business I they will assist in the.work of the in Murray, havins a store house and 'farm of the groom's parents. K shipping depot here, was in Murray j Monday looking after some business! pje Supper OH St. Patrick's Day. matters. ' ' ! As a feature celebrating St. Pat- Happiness came to the home ot rick-s day tne young people of the Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Farris when they Murray Christian church gathered were presented with a very fine little 'at tne church parlor3 last Friday eve seven and a half pound boy, with the j ning and enj0ye(i a very sociablt ycung man and his mother getting ; evenins with a pie supper They also along nicely. jserved all who chose-to come and en- jacK anu t.eiiy, canaren 01 -ur.ijoy the Epiendid evening, and Mrs. Harry Nocll have been HI f sura was realized for the :t their home in Murray, and havc'tne nUrch. been receiving the best of care which , - ; .is reflected in the very fine improve- Moved to Count ment the youngsters are showing John Shear(J and family who have lrgil Meade and wife tfho have . ... u , , . been occupying the room where been residing in the neighborhood of . . . T. , . . ,r . , . 7 iSmith and Holmes engaged in the I nion last week moved to Murray .... , . 1 mercantile business near forty years and are occupying the rental property i . . . , , , . ,.. , . . ... . ago an which has been used for many of V, . G. Bcedeker and will make . , , - . . . , , . . I purposes since last week moved to a their home in Murray for the-present: f , . V , ; u i PIa ce southeast of Murray formerly making his home on a farm ovef west of Mynard where he is employed by Art V.'etenkamp, was visiting in Murray over the week-end, guest while here of M. G. Churchill and the John Frans family. Mrs. Eugenia Deles Dernier was spending most of last week in Omaha, called by the illness of her daughter, Mrs. J. N. Dostadt who was ill with influenza. With the recovery of the daughter Mrs. Deles Dernier re turned home tho latter part of the week. Victcr Wehrbein was in Platts mouth last Saturady to visit with his At Your Scrusce The time is here for youi Painting, Papering: and Deco rating;. Consult with us now about making your home more beautiful both inside and out We're ready whenever you are ! EARL MERRITT Painter and Decorator FOES. SALE Team, mare and horse, 7 and 8 years old. Weight, about 3200. Well broken. CALL AT Noell Garage Murray, Nebr. 8 Beautiful LUalS hanging H Our line of wall coverings 8 patterns and styles at moderate prices that will please b you also Paints and Varnishes for making your home 8 beautiful. We will be pleased to show you the many styles' of Wall Paper in stock and in our display books, b which we can get for you on short notice. As large and Q complee a line of Wall Paper, as you'll find anywhere! 8 This is the Time to Beautify Your Home ' q We are at Your Service ' t -'' I GEO. E. NICICLES Journal friend. Charles R. Trooo whp has been seriously ill for soem time past, but whom Victor found greatly im- proved. On Monday the two gentle men went to Omaha to look after some business at the stock yards. Richard Brendel, student in the medical department of the.University of Nebraska was visting at home with his mother, Mrs. Margaret Brendel over the week-end. who also entertained for dinner Mr. and Mrs; V. L. Seybolt and Miss Kohnmeier, a friend of the Brendels, making her home in Lincoln. Charivari Newlyweds. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lancaster, the bride being formerly Miss Ruby Worthan, who were married recent lyat Ulysses, were charivaried last Friday evening . by a large number of their friends, more than a hun dred joining the party. The newlyweds are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lan caster, parents of the groom where A n work of the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Han sen. . Building1 Bird Houses. The Rev: Neil Stuart, who is a lover of nature, has been building a number of bird houses which he is to place about the home, thus af fording plates for the feathered songsters to build their homes. The Well -Going Down. Tho diggers of the well for the Murray Water company have been at work at the old well which was formerly forty feet deep, and "have gone! down another thirty feet, and have leached a strata of something 'like soap stone, but the water seems so plentiful that the work is re- tarded. A pump is being used . to .pump the water out so the work can go on. It is hoped that in the end a plentiful supply of water will be se cured for the water system. . Celebrated Passing Birthday. Mrs. J. V. Holmes of Plattsmouth had a birthday last Sunday, and to properly celebrate the occasion, Mr. and Mrs. Holmes drove to Murray, spending the day and all enjoying a Very fine birthday dinner at the J Smith heme. ; ! Silver Wedding Anniversary. I Saturday evening a' large group :or Triends-ami neighbors with well filled .baskets, gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Hansen, re minding themof their 23th wedding anniversary, which fell on Sunday, (Mar:h 19th. I The evening was spent in playing jpinochle, Chinese checkers and bingo. Many gift3. were received, and at n includes PaDers in th latest a late nour tne guests aepariea ior their homes, hoping to help them celebrate their fiftieth anniversary. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. S.;Y. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Glen i Thompson, Martin Sporer and daugh ters, Mary Katherine . and Martina, Mr. and Mrs. John Hobscheidt, Mar garet and Henry, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Scott, Lloyd Jr., Jack, Frank and Patty, Mr. and Mrs. Tony Klimm, Mr. and Mrs. George Brinklow, Miss Marcia Lyman from Vale,' South Da- Ikota, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Sullivan and daugh ter, Beverly, Mrs. Hansene Hansen, Dale and Rollin Hansen, Margaret Moore, and Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Han sen. 1I0NJTE1S. Miss Esther McGaughey of Lexing ton spent the week end with her par ents. Rev. and Mrs. L. R. McGaughey. Mrs .D. Karnopp was visiting in Plattsmouth Monday afternoon, look ing after some business for a short time. Mrs. R. E. Foster and mother, Mrs. Larson, motored to Omaha Mon day for a visit with an old friend of Mrs. Larson. Ira Clarke and son, George drove to Lincoln last Sunday where they visited for the day at the hospital with King Clark. Sunday supper guests at the R. E. Foster home were Ralph Larson and family of Lincoln .and Ed Franzen and family of Omaha. D. B. Porter i3 departing for Clyde, Kansas in company with a number of Nebraska City people where they go to attend a coursing meet. R. H. Frans and family of Syra cuse were visiting in Union for the day last Sunday, guests at the homes of Mrs. Jennie and Belle Fran3. Charles Hathaway and Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Eaton were in Plattsmouth last Sunday where they were visit ing Cora and Myrtle Hathaway. Harry M:Vey and family who have been making their home near Nehawka, recently moved to the Wm. Craig place v.her they will farm for the summer. Oscar Midkiff and family of Avoca and Matt Midkiff and family of Ne hawka were guests for the day last Sunday at the home of the parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Midkiff. The home of Mr. 'and Mis.' Gleri Ashlock was made happy ' last Fri day when the stork brought them a seven pound girl which with the mother i3 doing very nicely. Con Watkin3 and wife of near Murray were in Omaha last Sunday, visiting with Charles Land and re port hin as being seriously ill, but shc-ving slight improvement. The friends of Charles Land moved his household effects from where he has been residing to the E. E. Leach farm where Mr. and Mrs. Land will make their home for the summer. Miss Smith who has spent the winter with Rov. and Mrs. L. R. Mc Gaughey, left for her home at Blue Mound, Kansas, on Tuesday. Miss Smith is a sister of Mrs. McGaughey. Ernest Rathe and family of Adams, have "ben in Union since late last week at the home-of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Todd as Mr. Todd has been very seriously ill at his home for come time. . Mrs. E. M. Griffin, mother of H. W. GrifTin, departed Monday evening for Tulsa, Oklahoma where she ex pects to make her home with a daughter, Mrs. John Moore for the next three or four months. . Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petcr3 of Ne braska City were visiting last Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning. Hallas Banning, who is employed in Lincoln was also a guest at his home in Union last Sun day. Mrs. A, L. Becker was spending last Monday at the home of Mr. and Mr3. Roy Be:ker and their little son. Mrs. Roy Becker has been very ill since the birth of their babe, but is reported some better and gaining slowly. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Foster took dinner with their daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Houston and husband on Sunday at Omaha. Miss Marjorie Rouse was also a guest. Miss Rouse's father. Prof, E. L. Rouse wa3 at one lime superintendent of the Platts mouth schools. Elmer Withrow was in Palmyra last Sunday visiting his mother whjj CASH PAID FOR DEAD AKALS For Prompt Service Reverse All Calls to Market 3541 The Fort Crook Rendering Vorks " 'Ft! Crook, Nebr. is very ill. "He found her rather poorly, and was somewhat tired of remaining in bed. On his return home Elmer was compelled to take to his bed with a severe attack of the flu. Reports from the hospital in Om aha where Charles Land is receiving treatment are to the effect that the doctors had found pus on the lungs of Mr. Land and an-operation was required. It i3 thought that he is slightly better. His many friends are hoping for material improvement. L. R. Upton Very Sick. Roy Upton has been very ill at his home in Union for the past num ber of days. He was assisting in sawing wood one day last week and not being accustomed to heavy labor and out of doors was taken with a severe illness, which was feared would turn into pneumonia. The son is in charge of the business at the store and Mr. Upton is kept to his home and bed. Celebrates 81st Anniversary. Mrs. R. E. Foster gave a 6 o'clock dinner on Friday evening, March 17 honoring her mother, Mrs. Larson's 81st birthday. The guests besides the Foster family were Ray Larson and family of Plattsmouth, Miss Edith Foster and Miss Aileen Davidson of Omaha. Celebrated Pasting Pirthdays. Messrs. Clem and Bernard Gude of Nebraska City, bothers of Mrs. C. E. Morris, and Joseph a nephew, but all three having their birthday come last week, were celebrating the occasion at Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris and son, Bern ard of Union and Mr. and Mrs. Olin Morris of Murray were down to Ne braska City to assist in the celebra tion last Sunday. AVOCA PIONEER PASSES 83RD BIRTH ANNIVERSARY Mrs. B. C. Marquardt, Avoca pio neer, celebrated her 83rd birth anni versary March 18 and her daughters. Mrs. E. G. Spencer. Talmage, and Mrs. Emma Rawalt, Avoca, enter tained with an at home in her honor Fifty or more of her friends called throughout tho'' afternoon and eve ning. She reeciyed many, cards and gifts, including, . flowers and potted plants. . f i Mrs. Marquardt camet o Nebraska frcm Illinois vrithr her parents, Mr and Mrs. John Bromer, and an in fant sister when she was two years old. They came- in a covered wagon drawn by oxen, and the journey took six weeks. They located in Cuming county near West Point, and there lived the pioneer life. Their only neighbors were Indians, friendly most of the time, though one time They were driven from their home by a band of Sioux who were on the war path. They were rescued by American troops from Ft. Fon- tcnelle, where they stayed until the uprising was put down. The mothci lost her life in a prairie fire when the girls were nine and seven years old. Game was plentiful and the Elk- horn river abounded in fish. The nearest mill was in Omaha where the father took grain in a wagon to be ground. Hefwquld be gone from 10 days to two weeks and leave the twQ girls to look after the home. Mr. and Mrs. Marquardt were mar ried in 18S2 and came to Avoca that spring.' They have lived in the Avoca community ever since. Mr. Mar quardt will be S3 in August. EIGHT MILE GROVE LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday, March 26 10:30 a. m. German services. 7:30 p. in. Play practice. Wednesday, March 29th, the ladies aid will meet at the church parlors with Mrs. Ed Ganscmer and Mrs Jake Hild as tho hostesses. Parcel post sale in connection. Sunday, April 2 0:30 a. m. Sunday school. 10:30 English services. Instal lation of officers in connection with services. "THERE are two tunes when a man shouldn't gamble" said Mark Twain . "first when he can't afford it; and second when he can." Don't gamble with your secur ity another minute. Searl S. Davis OKFICEHl FLOOR Platta. State Bank Bldg. w N8 Nehawka J. H. Steffens and family were guests for the day last' Sunday at Crete at the home of Verne Steffens where they all enjoyed a good time. ; The city of Nehawka has been having a number of meetings look ing toward attracting business to town and some advertising lately at tracted much trade to town. Mrs. Herbie Kuntz has been very sick for the past' more than a week :nd has been kept to her home and bed. While everything is being done possible she seems to show but slight .Tain. Marvin Edmonds, brother of Gil bert, who makes his home in Min neapolis, was a visitor here a num ber of days last week and after visit ing -until Monday returned to his home- in the north. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wunderlich both the members of the family have ben sick and in bed, they being cared for by their daugh ters. They are both reported as being slightly better at this time. The Tobin Quarry which has been closed down during the winter was reopened last week with the employ ment of some fifty workmen, which is hailed with much satisfaction by the business men of Nehawka. 'Passes Natal Day. Last Monday, March 20, Lyle Kru ger was passing his 56th birthday anniversary and celebrated by look ing after business at the station. Mr. Kruger was born about four miles west of Weeping Water and has resided in Cass ccunty all hi3 life. He was receiving congratulations from his many friends. Brotherhood Met Wednesday. The Christian Brotherhood, an or ganization of the Methodist church and the community, was meeting at the auditorium Wednesday The prin cipal speaker was a man well known all over the county and particularly in the region of Murray, Nehawka and Union, Dr. G. H. Gilmore. The membership enjoyed the splendid meeting as well as the fine address of Dr. Gilmore. Refreshments were served at the. close of the meeting. Had an Excellent Hog Sale. Harry Knabe. breeder of fine Hampshire hogs, raising many each year, has a number of sales every year, and had one last Saturday which proved to be a winner, selling many fine hoga and securing good prices for them. Loses Valuable Horse. Arden Ruhman, living on one of the Sheldon farms, had a runaway last week with the result that one of his very best horses sustained a broken leg. After doing what could be done for the animal the horse had to be killed. This comes as a hard blow to Mr. Ruhman as he does all his farming with horses. Make Trip to West. The Doane Players, dramatic or ganization of Doane. college at Crete, of which Verne Steffens Is one of the members, departed early last week for Denver and will endeavor to play at least three towns be tween her and Denver, both going and coming. The organization is composed of some ten young women and a like number of young men. The nameo f the play is "The Temp est." Vsited at Lincoln Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Sturm and Mrs. Gertrude Yeiser and family of Om aha were over" to Lincoln last Sun day where they were visiting at the St. Elizabeth hospital. They also visited at the museum which is a portion of the state university which is located in what is known as Mem orial hall. Justin -Sturm has a bust done in bronze of himself which is in the gallery of art. Elba Dobson Dies Last Week. , Elba Dobson, 69, died at his home L'SOCOCCOOQCOSOGOGOOOOOOOCAj its A Fact That a Good Appearance Begets Confidence There's something about wearing better - clothes that gives you a brighter outlook on life. Dress up and perk up this spring ! Suits Tailored to Order $21.50 and Better vv caiuit 3 fi Where Quality Counts g k mini. SCHOOL votes . on the farm last Tuesday, punning away on his birthday. Mr. Dobson was born near Huntington, Virginia, and came to the west and Cass county when he was eighteen years of age. He was united in marriage 41 yeara ago, the wife surviving him. He was an Odd Fellow and a mem ber of the Christian church. He leaves to mourn his passing the wife, two sons, Harold and Mer rit Dobson and two grandchildren. . The funeral was held Friday of last week with interment at Mt. Pleasant cemetery, conducted by Rev. Lenker, pastor of the Methodist church here and directed by the Porter funeral home of Nebraska City. The pall bearers were Paul Murdoch, Alvin A. McReynolds, Verner Lundberg, Walter Plybon, Ralph Haslin, all ot the vicinity of Nehawka and Oscar Zimmerer of Avoca. EAGLE HEWS ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. James Doran and daughter called on relatives in Lin coln last Sunday. Mrs. John Vickers entertained the O. E. S. Kensington at her home last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mick drove out from Lincoln last Sunday and visited relatives in Eagle. Mrs. Milford Axe and children of Lincoln spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Piersol. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wenzel visited at the home of Fred Wenzel near Havelock last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. G. H. Palmer is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. Edith Eeen and daughters, of North Bend. Mr. and Mrs. John Reitter and son of Lincoln visited Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hursh last Sunday afternoon and evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Piersol and son of Lincoln visited Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Piersol and other relatives last Sunday. . Mrs. Clifford Doran of Lincoln, who has been in the hospital for some time, was able to be taken home last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Pettit and fam ily of Lincoln visited last Sunday with Mrs. Pettit's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Umiand. Mr. and Mrs. . Ralph Allen and family and R. B. . Morgan of Lin coin visited at . the home of Mrs. S, E. Allen last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle were in Lincoln last Sunday as the dinner guests of their son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oberle. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kissler and son of Lincoln called on Mrs. Kiss ler's grandmother, Mrs. Mary Wach ter, last Sunday evening. ' Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Thomson of Palmyra were guests last Sunday of Mrs. Thomson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Caddy and family. Mrs. Donald Springer left Sunday afternoon for Elgin. She will spend most of this week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Nicholas a nil sister. Katherine. Mrs. Ansel Norris of Elmwood vis ited at the home of her son, Ray mond Norris and family, last Sun day. She helped her grandson, Dick ie, celebrate his birthday. Mrs. Emma Judkins enjoyed hav ing the following callers from Lin coln last Sunday evening: Mrs. Paul Judkins, Mrs. rink Venner, Mrs. R. N. Dean and Mrs. May Shilling. Sunday guests ot Mr. and Mrs. J. I.. Wall and Melva last Sunday were lJS0E2AfKE DO YOU DRIVE MORE DURING THE SUMMER Insure Your Gar Today with INSURANCE" AND ' BONDS pu Phons- 16 Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomson and eons of Palmyra, Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Johnson of Alvo and Alton Haase of Bennet. M. E. Church Donald Springer, Pastor G. H. Palmer, Supt. of S. S. Sunday school, 10 a. m. Morning worship, 11 a. m. Epworth League, 7 p. m. Rev. Donald Springer, a member of the Nebraska Wesleyan Men's Glee club, left last Saturday on tho annual tour, which will take the Glee Club through western Nebraska andover into Colorado and Wyoming- . A good sized audience turned out to hear Villers Gerd, who formerly lived in Eagle, deliver a very worth while sermon during the worship hour last Sunday morning. Villers is attending Nebraska Wesleyan. Dr. Rosentrator of Nebraska Wes leyan will have charge of the worship service next Sunday morning. School Caucus The following were chosen at the school caucus at the Eagle school auditorium on the evening of March 17: Clark Gonzales, Guy Jones, Bert Lytle and Marvia Carr. The voters will vote for two. The two who receive the greatest number of votes will serve for a three year term on the Board of Education. Eagle Places in Music Contest Music students cf the Eagle school participated in Mudecas music con test held at Nebraska Wesleyan Uni versity on March 18th. They receiv ed' the following ratings: Superior: - Donna Belle Judkins, low voice; Marion Wulf; Lucille Norris and Donna Belle Judkins, duet; Lee Copple, violin solo; Boys' Quartet; Sextette; Mixed Chorus; Girls' Glee Club. Total of 8. Excellent: Virginia Trumble, high voice; Orville Muenchau. 2. Good: Betty Scattergood, piano solo. 1. In the about eleven placements, the music students earned 57 points and ranked third in the contest. Rock surfaced roads are put tlna Plattsmouth In closer touch with a rich farm territory. LAND, FARM and ! RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE 679-W Oak buffet. Phone ltw FOR SALE 16-blade Emerson disk; ton truck; Rock Island two-row corn wo)cer. H. E. Warden, Union. m20-2tw FOR SALE No. 1 Yellow Dent corn, 99 percent germination. 55c bu., trib run. F. A. Tarkeuing. 510 Wal nut St., Plattsmouth. m20-2tw FOR SALE Nearly new McCormick Dccring oat and grass seeder. John Deere loose ground lister. Orville Muller, one-half mile south of Mur ray ' m23-2tw ALFALFA SEED for sale. High test, absolutely clean. Cass county raised. Five years successful production. Sin jle bushel lot, $16.50; two bushels or more. $15.00 bushel. See REU BEN MEISING ER, Phone 4 40 4. K If You Like TUNE IN The Mid-West's Best Known SPORTS . Commentator Monday thru Ffi. .10:45 p. m. Sat.; u.u vry LZ3 C Your Lianberman Phone 2111 Murrayv'Nebraska Plattsmouth SOOSGOSGOOO! CCOOOCCCCCOQCOSOCSCOOOSCG