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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PACE FIVE THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1939. EAGLE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffmeister r.nd daughter of Weepinn Water visit ed relatives in Eagle last Sunday. Georgo Caddy came OTer from Cook and spent most of last week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Caddy. Mrs. Harry West of Lincoln visit ed her parents, Mr. an! Mrs. H. L Scattergood the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Oberle and daughter. Sherry Lee of Lincoln rpent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle. Floyd Ilursh of Grand Island visit ed his parents. Mr. and Mrs V. B. Ilursh last Saturday evening and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. F. A. I'aine of Dun bar stopped in Eagle and visited friends for a short time last Sunday evening. Mrs. Cora Vinson caraie from Lin coln last Saturday afternoon and visited until Sunday evening with relatives. Mrs. Myrtle Robertson enjoyed having her mother, Mrs. Alice Fenti man of Elmwood, visit her during the past week. Mrs. Bertha Wulf came from 'Lin coln Thursday evening and visited until Friday evening with her moth er, Mrs. Pauline Ollerman. Mrs. Houston Wclton of Rockport, Missouri visited from Thursday until Sunday ith her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Trice and family. Mrs. Anna Bennet of Alvo came on Tuesday of this week and will rpend several days with Mrs. S. E. Allen and Mrs. R. B. Morgan. Mrs. Cora Vinson of Lincoln and Mrs. Mary Wachter were the dinner guests of Mr . and Mrs. George Trimble last Sunday evening. Mrs. Donald Springer arrived home last Saturday evening after having spent a week in Elgin with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Nicholas. Mr. and Mrs. Talmage Norris of Fairmont came Saturday evening and visited over Sunday with Mrs. Norris' brother, William Hudson and Mrs. Hudson. " The village of Eagle has installed a siren during the past week. It will be heard at seven and twelve a. m. and one and six p. m. each day ex cept Sunday. Betty Joanne Rcitter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Reitter of Hastings, spent the first of this week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Reitter. Miss Phillis Rudolph came from Elmwood last Saturday evening and visited over Sunday with her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rudolph and Faye Ellen. Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. S. E. Allen were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen and son, Jack and R. B. Morgan of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennet and Mrs. Anna Bennet of Alvo. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wall and Miss Melva Wall of Eagle, Alton Haase of Bennet and Mr. and. Mrs. Arthur Thomson and sons of Palmyra were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Johnson at dinner last Wednesday evening. E. C. Oberle, manager of the Eagle Telephone company, was tak ing care of some duties out on the liens on Wednesday morning of last week, when he stepped into a hole, causing him to fall. As the result of the accident his left ankle bone was broken. The injured member is in a cast and Mr. Oberle is now confined to hi3 home. Although he has suf fered much pain, his ankle is getting alnog as well as it should. Bridge Party. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson, Mr. o) You needn't grin and bear a cough due to a cold. Get Smith Bros. Cough Drops! Just 5l Smith Bros. Cough Drops are the only drops containing VITAMIN A This is the' vitamin that raises the resistance of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat to cold infections. It '--tad TRADE The World's biggest-selling SINGLE-EDGE Blade mmm mm s - ... For GEM and Ever-Ready RAZORS and Mrs. Valley Trumble, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Longman and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Caddy motored to Omaha on Tues day evening of this week and were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Kendle at a bridge party. The guests report a very pleasant evening. W. C. T. U. Meets. The local union met at the home of Mrs. H. L. Scattergood last Fri day afternoon. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Isabel Jack. Mrs Sarah Keil led the devotions. The members responded to roll call by giving a Bible verse. Mrs. Irene Mc Fall had charge of the study period. She conducted the lesson on social problems in the form of a quiz. The hostess served refreshments at the close of the afternoon. The guests were Mrs. John Vick ers, Mrs. Floyd Myers, Mrs. Laura Lanning, Mrs. Lester Scattergood and Mrs. Charles Scattergood and daughters.. METHODIST CHURCH Elmwood, Nebr.; Rev. H. A. Fintel, pastor Holy Week Services.. Palm Sunday, "The Triumphal En try." Anthem: "The Holy City." Solo: "The Palms," Mrs. Orville Julian. 7:39 Epworth League in charge of devotions. Gertrude Wood, leader. Message by the pastor. Monday. "The Day of Authority." 7: SO. The Ceansiug of the Tem ple. Mark 11:15-19. Discussion topic: Do our lives need cleansing? Discussion by the Bible class and others. Tuesday, "The Day of Conflicts." 7:30, Jesus Authority Challenged, Luke 20:1-8; Mark 11:27-33. Dis cussion topics: Is Christ's authority evident today? Is there opposition today? Supporting the church. Luke 21:1-14; Caesar or God. Luke 20:25. The Keystone class leading the dis cussion. Wednesday, "The Day of Retire ment." 7:30, Anointing ty Mary, John 12. Faithfulness to God, Matt. 25:1-15; The Betrayal, Luke 22:1-6. Discussion topics: Are there any faithful ones today? Are any betray ing Christ today? Mrs. Plybon's class leading the discussion. Thursday, "The Last Day with the Disciples." 7:30, The Farwcll Sup per, Luke 22:19-20; Observance of the Lord's Supper. Friday. "The Day of Suffering." 7:30, The Prayer of Christ, John 17; I Exposition by the pastor. Discussion topics: Trial and Crucifixion, Luke 2. Have I been falsely accused? Have I been bruised or hurt? Am I crucifying my Christ by refusing to yield my life to Him? Discussion led by the officers and teachers of the Sunday school. . Easter Sunday, "The Day of Resur rection." 5:00 a. m. Easter caroling by the young people. Donald Kelley, and Everett Brinton in charge of the music. 6:00 a. m. Sunrise service in the church. Mrs. H. A. Fintel, leader. 7:00 a. ra. Easter breakfast. 10:00 a. m. Sunday school. 11:00 a. m. Church services. "The Easter Dawn" by the choir. "Open the Gates of the Temple," Mrs. V. G. Clements. Baptismal service. Reception of members. Easter sermon. 7:30 Epworth League Gospel Team. Public is invited. Stereoptican slides will be used each night to picture ( the events. "Jerusalem," "Calvary" and other solos will be sung during Holy Week., "XT SUO9M0(G J r M J 1I0UTEIS. A. L. Becker was called to Lincoln Monday of this week to look after some business. C. W. Hoback and family and Mrs. W. A. Taylor were visiting in Ne braska City last Saturday night. F. H. McCarthy of between Union and Nebraska City was a visitor in Lnion for a time last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Morris of Mur ray were guests for the day and din ner last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris. John Fitzpatrick and D. E. Porter were over to Weeping Water Tues day afternoon to attend the funeral oi the late J. H. Henegar who passed away last Saturday. Joy Garrens and wife of Kansas City arrived the first of the week and are spending several days with Joy's mother, Mrs. Mollie Garrens andJ with other friends in Union and vi cinity. Much stone is being hauled through Union from the Sheldon quarry which is being used on river work east of town. The stone is be ing weighed on the George A. Stites levator scales. D. Ray Frans some time ago made the purchase of a dwelling in the north part of Union from Henry Clark and has been busy painting and decorating the house on the in- Gide and is getting it in fine shape. Mrs. Dewitt Surface and Will A. Clarence have both been suffering from a severe attack of the flu, which has kept them in bed for the past week, but both are feeling some better. Anna Bauer has also been very sick, but is feeling better. Mrs.' Loy Hathaway who-has been living in Plattsniouth has accepted a position with the cafe here as night cook. Mrs. Hathaway and Mrs. Cora Hathaway are also caring for Mrs. Rachel Pell, who on account of her advanced yea.rs is very feeble. L. R. Upton, Sr., who has operated the hardware store for many years, has been very ill at his home in Union and while slightly better at this time, he is still very sick. The son and wife are looking after the store while the father and husband is sick. Union Extension Club. Union extension club met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Chas. McCarthy with Mrs. F. H. McCarthy assisting. A company dinner was served, Mrs. R. E. Foster taking the role of host, Mrs. Chas. Atteberry, hostess, Mrs. George Martin and Mrs. Sterling Har ris children and Mrs. A. W. Carr and Mrs. Ruth Hanley were distinguished quests. Decorations and refreshments were carried out in an Easter motif. Mrs. Melvin Feusner led the singing. New officers selected were Mrs. Iluih Hanley, president; Mrs. Robt. Grunwaldt, vice-president; Mrs. Geo. Martin, secretary; Mrs. Ralph Opp, treasurer; Mrs. Will Pearsley, project ieader; Mrs. Ivan Balfour, reading leader; Mrs. Melvin Feusner, music leader; Mrs. Clifton Garrison. Eighteen members were present and the following guests, Mrs. Tillie Hargus, Mary Emma McCarthy, Mrs. E. Chapman, Mrs. A. Sturm and Mrs. A. 0"t, of Nehawka. Will Hold School Carnival. Preparations arc being mide for the holding of a school carnival some time during the month of April and thosew ho are interested are pracicing for parts in the playlet which is to be given. Keep your weather eye open fop this coming event. Many Attend V. T. Am Rites. Many of the residents of Union were in Plattsmouth last Saturday to attend the funeral of the late V. T. Am, who formerly resided in Union. The funeral was held at the First Methodist church where many .Utended the last rites. The following friends and relatives j trended from Union: the mother of Mrs. Arn, Mrs. Minnie Anderson, Relieve Their DISTRESS This Easy, Quick Way! To brine speedy relief from the discom fort of chest colds, muscular rheumatic aches and pains due to colds you need more than "just a salve" use a stimu lating "counter-irritant" like good old warming, soothing Musterole. It pene trates the surface skin breaking up local congestion and pain resulting from colds. Even better than a mustard plaster Musterole has been used by millions for over 80 years. Recommended by many doctors and nurses. In three strengths: Regular, Children's (mild) and Extra Strong, AO. Approved by Good House keeping Bureau. All druggists. ind J" ing Frank L. Anderson and wire, Mr. a Mrs. Ben Anderson. Joseph Banning and wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ban Ling and many others from Union; John W. Banning and wiie of Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Aii'Jkrson and P rtliur Anderson from the western part of the state. Miscellaneous Shower. The ladies of the Baptist church and triends generally were tender ing a very pleasant miscellaneous showers in honor of Miss Vera Bur bee, the same being held at the state farm on Friday of last week. Many mid beautiful were the Jii'ts. tokens of the high esteem in which the bride-to-be is held. The vt tiding is to occur early in April when the l.nde will become Mrs. Wiyre Fuef ner. They will make their home in the west. Harried Here Last Saturday. Edwin Erwin, who has been with the Land garage for several years and Mrs. Theda L. Weber of Nebras ka City were united in marriage at th home of Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor at 8:30 last Saturday eve ning. Rev. and Mrs. Taylor had just retired- when a rap came at the door and George W. Clark came and ar ranged for the wedding when the bride and groom appeared and the wedding was performed with George W. Clark of Union and Marjorie Mill er of Nebraska City as the attend ants. The wedding was also wit nessed by Mrs. W. A. Taylor. The i bride who is employed in Nebraska City will continue her work there for seme time and then will come to Union. The newlyweds will make their home here. Charles Land Eetter. Charles Land who has been at "the hospital in Omaha for some time, ser iously ill with pneumonia, is re ported as being some improved and is now considered as being Out of danger, but will have to remain at the institution for some time yet. Masons to Hold Services. The Masonic lodge at Nehawka. composed of members from both Union and Nehawka. take turns in holding Easter services in Nehawka and Union, this being the year for the services here. The services will be held at the Baptist church Sun day, April 9th, especially for the Ma sons and also open to the public, who are cordially invited to attend. Harried Fifty Years. Mr. and Mrs. James Frans cele brated their golden wedding anni versary last Tuesday at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolfe near Union. All of their seven children were present to help them celebrate the occasion, .they being Mrs. Roy Gerking. Forest City, Mo.; Mrs. Edith Farhlander, Brule, Nebr.; Mrs. Mason Frates, Brule, Nebr; Mrs. Rex Reid, Denver, Colo; Carl, Casper, Wyo.; Bert at home; Mrs. Earl Wolfe. Union; also their seven grandchildren, Mrs. Carry Walkup of Rock Port, Mo., sister of Mr. Frans, Mr. and Mrs. Dawson, St. Joe, Mo., sister of Mrs. Frans, Mrs. Hawkins, St. Joe, Mo., and a number of other relatives and friends. They received many nice and useful presents, one being a beautiful easy chair presented by the children and a neat little sum of money by the friends and relatives. As a closing feature the group was favored with two selections, "Silver Threads Among the Gold" and "Put on Your Old Gray Bonnet." render ed by Robert and Don Wolfe with their cornets and Miss Edith Wolfe at the piano. A very enjoyable time was had by all present. All left for their homes wishing them many more happy anniversaries. Rubber Stamps, prompi deliv ery, lowest prices. All sizes at the Journal offic. THE AWFUL PRICE YOU PAY FOR BEING Quivering nerves can make you old and haggard looking, cranky and hard to live with can keep you awake nights and rob you of good health, good times and jobs. What you may need la a particularly food woman tonic and could you ask or anvthing whoso benefits are better proved than famous Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound? Let its whole some herbs and roots help Nature build up more physical resistance and thus help calm your shrieking nerves, give more energy and make life worth living again. More than a million women have re ported benefit why not let Pinkham's Compound help YOU, too, to go "smil ing thru" trying times like it has other grateful woB'n for the past S genera tions IT MUST BE GOOD! NERVOUS tfe-x). 1 Nehawka Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Davis of Lin coln were looking after some busi ness north of Nehawka Monday of this week. Mark Burton was papering and decorating a portion of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Wunderlich the first of this week. C. R. Troop of Plattsniouth was looking after some business matters on his farm a few miles north of Ne hawka Monday of this week. Basil Lawthers, who tonducts a cream station will also conduct an other business in connection, he hav ing installed an outfit for the re pair of shoes. Mrs. Lyle Kruger has been staying at Nebraska City at the home of their son, Lawrence and wife, taring for, Mrs. Lawrence Kruger who was wel coming the arrival of a baby. j Mrs. Herbie Kuntz who has been J very ill at her home for the past few weeks, is reported a3 being much improved and it is hoped she willi soon be able to be up and around. Roy Malcolm, former resident of Nehawka, but for many years living j at Council Bluffs, was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hall j and other friends over the week end. j Mr. and Mrs. John G. Wunder-1 lich, who have both been in poor health are still kept to their home ind bed and attended by their daugh ters. However they seem to be some better at this time. Parr Young and Roy Howard were rowing barley on their respective farms last Saturday. They had some trouble in getting seed before and as soon as possible they got at the work of getting it in the ground. Miss June Peck, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Peck who has been in a Lincoln hospital where she un derwent an operation for appendi citis has so far recovered that she was able to return home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Murdock were in Lincoln last Sunday visiting at the home of a sister of Mrs. Mur dock, Mr. and Mrs. John Knabe, where a son of Mrs. Murdock has been 3ir.ee leaving the hospital. They found him slightly better. Mrs. Grace Chamber of Denver is here at this time assisting in the "are of her mother, Mrs. Gregg, who with her son, Harvey, recently moved to the farm where Mr. and Mrs. Ray Creamer lived last year. Grand mother Gregg i3 very poorly at thi3 time. Bobbie Wunderlich. son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Wunderlich, who is attending the state university, was home over the wetk end. He would have liked to have remained longer, as he was passing his nineteenth birthday anniversary Monday of this week. A. G. Cisney'was called to the northern part of the state on a count of the serious illness of George Asherer who was injured by a falling tree, which resulted in his death. Mrs. Cisney was unable to attend the funeral on account of the illness of her daughter, Mrs. Tommy Watson. Mrs. D. C. Rhoden receiverd word of the very serious illness of an aunt and with her father, John Jordenson of Council Bluffs, departed for the home of the aunt in Michigan where she passed away shortly after their arrival. They remained for the fun eral last Sunday and returned home Monday. Decorating Store Room. The Sheldon store, which was es- DO YOU DRIVE MORE DURING THE SUMMER Insure Your Car Today with INSURANCE- AND EONDS PHONE- 16 Plattsmouth IFISUBANGE as if i ii trs tablished in 1SSS and has been ton ducted since by the family is being entirely renovated and the interior painted, which is adding much to the appearance and better appoint ments of the institution. Neighborhood Bridge Club. The Neighborhood Bridge tlub was gathered last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Switzer where they enjoyed a fine evening of bridge and a fine luncheon. The high score for the evening for the ladies was won by Mrs. J. J. Pollard while the best playing by the gentleman was done by John H. Steffens. Observes Birthday Anniversary. Mrs. Jane Brooks of Plattsmouth was 81 years of age Tuesday of this week and was celebrating the occa sion by a visit with her brother W. O. Troop and wife and as well enjoyed a very fine dinner last Tuesday. There has been many changes since 1S5S when this excellent woman was born. She was bDrn near Davenport, Iowa, three years before the civil war and a number of years later came to Nebraska to make her home, having resided in this state for more than seventy years. Observes Birthday Anniversary. Last Sunday at their home in Ne hawka was duly celebrated the pass ing of the birthday anniversary of j0hn II. Steffens, the wife giving a re- ccption at which Mr. Steffens was the guest of honor. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. Steffens of W June Keil, Teacher, Wins Tenth and Final Weekly $25 Rural School Prize Ten weekly $25 awards have now been made to ten different schools. And there still remiin $250 in grand prizes to be awarded at the close of the contest cn April 8th. School with greatest number of votes at close of contest takes first choice, second highest takes second choice and so on down the line. Schools new near the bottom of the list may still become first division prize winners all it takes is votes. It is very apparent some schools have been holding back votes, so some real surprises may be looked for in the final standing. Every school should make these last ten days count and boost their respective standings as high as possible. This is the last time the vote standings will be pub lished until the contest is over and the winners are announced. Watch the ads during the last week for special announcements of Bonus Votes, and urge all your friends to do their pre-Easter shopping with Con test Merchants who are making possible the giving of this fine lot of school equipment to the rural schools of this territory. Here is Saturday's standing of all schools that have turned in votes: School and Teacher Last Week TOTAL Dist.42 June Eeil 1,298.122 1.4G6,6G0 Dist 5 Maiie Thomason 1.228.383 1,718.854 Dist. 8 Alice Mae Campbell 997,730 1.193.562 List. 28 Lucille A. Meisinger 952,008 1,078.621 Dist. 9 Rosemary Cloidt 8aS,533 1,033,5G2 Dist. 38 Beatrice Deveragc 752,134 755,597 Dist. 7 Dorothy Yost 676,132 751,181 - Dist. 27 Velma Fulton 605,785 1.773.304 Dist. 2 Grace Louise Wiles 524.713 946.678 Dist. 45 Kildred Wilson 504.370 2.717,555 Dist. 25 Nellie Carlson 404.808 1.C67.279 Dist. 37 Martha Kaffenberger 363,465 1.553,603 Dist. 26 Marie Lutz 307.48S 481,447 Dist. 29 Evelyn Shelhorn 302,946 1,492.019 Dist. 60 Esther Rhoden 185,545 370,746 Dist. 91 Kathleen Schafer 177.854 214.696 Dist. 3 Esther Tritsch , 157,133 1.300,257 Dist. 30 DcrothySiemoneit 149.702 1.74S.G62 Dist. 6 Dora Trivcly 125,844 35,498 Dist. 41 Doris E. Wall 69.099 1,142,085 Ei-.t. 40 Dorothy Gorthey 66.514 76.170 Dist. 31 Penie Williamson 61,457 154.783 Dist. 15 Dorothea Hotbie 42.463 196,175 Dist. 97 Ruth Alexen 1 34.574 795,817 Dist. 10 Deula K. Albin 33.822 222.987 Dist. 13 Elva Opp 32.838 33.838 Dist. 55 Evelyn Morris 31.399 47.216 Dist 7C Prances Ghelhcrn 14.892 259.063 Dint. 70 Rosemary Power 14.035 15.095 Dist. 80 Elorcr.ee Schafer 12.103 28.998 Dist. 78 Dorothy Riester 11.660 12.660 Dist. 56 Irma Dvorak 10.885 75.355 Dist. 5S Eileen Joy 9.828 49.573 Dist. 6 Amanda Klemme 8.450 9.450 List 3 Jean Ingersol (Sarpy) 4,399 ' 115,721 Diet 14 June Armstrong 602,513 Dist. 88 elma Heil Johnson 515,345 Dist 12 Louise Rishel 108,223 Dist. 77 Dorothy Lepcrt 71,685 Dist. 40 Nita Capwell (Sarpy) 24.219 List 2 Clara Eyre (Sarpy) 4.229 Dist 50 Louise Dumke 3,487 Dist 43 Edna Engblom 2,383 () Indicates a Weekly Prize Winner. FOURTEEN other schools not listed above still have their original l.OCO votes given at time of entry, not having added to same during all the weeks of the contest Just a little effort -will win them one cf the many prizes to be awarded at the close of the coutcit. April C I Lorton. parents of John. P. O. Cun ningham and family of Norfolk. Mrs. Cunningham being a sister of Mr Sleffens. Frank Horstman and fam ily of Talmage. Miss Gloria Cunning ham, niece of Mr. Steflens, of Nor folk, Fred Weber and family of Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Andernon and son Kenneth and Mr. and Mrs. P. Steffens of Nehawka. Looking for Water Here. The city of Nehawka have had a man and machine in town for m'v- eral days sinking holes for water as the well which they have has fai!d to supply enough water. The wells are good wells for a farm or home but will not provide enough for the entire city. A WEtfDOW that isn t closed gives poor protec tion against any storm. A home without adequate insurance has little pro tection Efair.st all types of disasters. Searl S. Davis KFK i:l 2.D I'UIOR Plaits. State Bank BldQ. Ik y w 1 1