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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, APRIL 17, 1939. I , - fir pinna trx W - line Piattsmoutn journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Poitofflce, Plattsmouth, Neb., as eecond-clasn mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscriber living In Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. MANLEY NEWS Last Sunday evening, Ivir. and Mrs. Mrs. Herman Rauth had as their quests for supper and a pleasant evening, Mr. and Mrs. John Rohr danz. The ladies of St. Patrick's parish were hostesses at a gathering at the Manley hall last Wednesday even ing. Cards were played and there were also good things to eat. Last Monday evening, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rauth were over to Douglas, where they were guests for an evening luncheon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walsh. Thor Hansen and wife were guests rnster day at the home of Mr. and! Mrs. Charles Fosberg over near South Eend, where they enjoyed a very pleasant visit and a very fine dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth en tertained Nellie Zwerlein, Hedvig Sorensen. Miss Anna Rauth and Rena Christensen, all of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bloomquist of Valley on Easter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. August Krecklow, both of whom have been very ill for pome time, were taken by their son Harold to Murdock to see the doc tor and get some medicine, last Sun day. Since then, they have been re ported as improving. Edward Mockenhaupt of Lincoln son of P. A. Mockenhaupt of near Greenwood was guest for the week end celebrating Easter with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. E.. Mockenhaupt and as well visiting with his many friends in Manley while here. E. M. Shatto, formerly of Mur dock, but now a resident at the Ma sonic Home at Plattsmouth, was a brief caller on his friend, O. E. Mc Donald, while on his way to ilurdock to spend the day visiting with friends, as he had to return to the heme in Plattsmouth that evening. Teddy Harms was looking after Borne business matters in Lincoln last Monday, where he was looking after some business matters. Mr. and Mrs. Teddy Harms and their son, Junior, were guests for Easter Day at the home of Mrs. Henry Teters of Talmage, where they all enjoyed a very pleasant visit. Easter Day Guests Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stander en tertained at their country home on' Easter day. having as guests Frank and Anna Talacek. of riattsmouth; A. V. Stander and family, of Man ley and Herman Bergman. A most pleasant day was spent. Emergency Operation Keith Krecklow, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Krecklow, who has been troubled more or loss by repeat ed attacks of appendicitis, became very ill last Friday and was taken to a hospital for a clinical examination. As this did not seem to reveal any- FIRE! FIRE! FERE? Would you be fully protected if fire destroyed your home? 5 PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE WITH Good Insurance INSURANCE- AND BONDS PtATTS MOUTH . a Wt ; -fl thing serious he returned home, but was again stricken and taken back to the hospital, where he underwent an emergency operation. Progress toward recovery, although slow, has been satisfactory. Married Forty-Nine Years On April 11, 1S90, August Kreck low and Miss Augusta Rohrdanz were united in marriage at the Evan gelical church and have made their home in this vicinity during all the 49 years of their married life. They were receiving the congratulations and good wishes of their many Man ley friend on their anniversary and are looking forward one more year to their fiftieth anniversary, which they hope to be able to celebrate. Six 0'Clock Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Julius Neilson enter tained a number of friends at a six o'clock dinner last Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Art Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Salsberg, Mr. and Mrs. Thor Hanson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth, Seward and Nora Nelson and Miss Rena Christensen. Shower Newlyweds The Friendly Ladies, an organiza tion of Weeping Water and Manley, gave a miscellaneous shower in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Domingo, who were married about the first of the year in Iowa, but whose mar riage was not announced until last week. A merry time was had, with an abundance of good things to eat. Games were pla3-ed and the honored couple were showered with useful gifts. Spending: Furlough Here Robert O'Brien, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien, who is located at San Diego, where he is a member of the United States navy, arrived in Omaha last Saturday night, where he was met by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien, all staying over night at the home of Frank H. Stan der and his daughter. Miss Lillian. They came to Manley the following morning and Robert will spend his furlough visitin? the parents and friends here. Honored on Birthday About forty relatives gathered at the home of Mrs. Amelia Voigtman, south of Louisville Tuesday night to help celebrate her 63rd birthday. Mrs. Voigtman, though bedfast, was feeling fine and enjoyed the party greatly. A quartet, composed of nieces and nephews sang. Many beautiful gifts were receiv ed and fift3'-one birthday cards. An Easter lily was given by the Ladies Aid and one by her son Bernard and family. Bernard also presented a huge and elaborately decorated birthday cake. Her Bon Carl present ed the mother with a lovely box of candy, which was much appreciated. A very delicious lunch was served and at a late hour the guests de parted wishing Mrs. Voigtman many more such happy birthdays. CONDITION AE0UT THE SAME The reports from the Immanuel hospital at Omaha are to the effect that Mrs. Henrietta Ore, of this city, patient there, is doing very well and her 'condition as favorable as can be expected. 1 "SWANK" Belts Tie Swings Key Chains INDIVIDUALLY INITIALED A PERSONAL PURCHASE 8 A FINE GIFT IDEA 1$ s L Where- Quality Counts 0 oaseoooocoscsccocoocco Elmwood News Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene were looking after business matters in Lincoln last Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Julian, par ents of Orville Julian, were guests of their son and wife on Easter day. Minton V. Wood has been deliver ing gravel on the streets of Elmwood and getting them in good condition for the coming summer. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Smith of Burr were Easter day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Enterline The ladies are sisters. Noble Buell, wife and two child ren of Exeter were enjoying visiting over the week end with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buell. Mrs. L. F. Fitch and two daugh ters, who reside in Omaha, were Easter day cuests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene. Miss Rose Mary McLennen, of Lincoln was visiting in Elmwood with her friend, Miss Phillis Greene, and Miss Betty Clements who were also home for Easter vacation. Currin Shields, of Chicago, who is a student at the Unievrsity of Ne braska, and a friend of Miss Betty Clement.i was spending his Easter vacation in Elmwood. Messrs Arley Clement and Edward Bornemeier were in riattsmouth on Tuesday of last week, being called as members of the jury at the spring term of district court. Edward Penterman, who continues in very poor health, neither gaining or losing strength, has been moved to the home of Mr. and Mr3. George Kuntz, where he is being cared .for. Mr. and Mrs. George Bogenrief en joyed a visit from their daughters, Mrs. Frank Young and husband and Miss Freda Bogenrief, the greater part of last week. Mrs. Emily Gonzales, who was kept at home for two weeks on ac count of a severe attack of influ enza, was able to be back at work in the bank Monday. Charles West, the barber, has been having Fred Wilkins, the carpenter, place a new floor in his kitchen and also build some cupboards that will add to the convenience of the home. Mr. and Mrs. J. Elmer Shreeve and Mrs. Thessie Kelley and son Donald were called to Lincoln last Tuesday to look after some business matters, making the trip in their auto. The district convention of District No. 3 of Christian churches, vill be held at the church in'-Elmtfood cm Tuesday. April 25. A very pleasing program is being arranged for tne occasion. At the evening service of the Christian church, the baptismal or dinance was observed, the rite being given to Mesdames James Lytle and Henry Knaup. A very impressive ser vice was had. Miss Catherine Lorenz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lorenz, who makes her home in Omaha, spent faster day at the home of her par ents, returning to her work early Monday morning. Miss Irene Plymale and her boy friend, Ralph Reed, of near Murray, were guests Easter day at the home of Mrs. Byron Reed, mother of Ralph, at Plattsmouth, and also at the home of her brother at Millard. A chimney burning out at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Her man Bronkoff caused the fire boys to hustle out and make a run for the farm to find that the flu had ex hausted itself and the fire was out. Kenneth West and Raymond Kuntz have taken over the Standard Oil company business here which has been operated by Marion McCrorey in the past. Mr. McCrorey is engag ing in the business of selling insur ance. Mr. and Mrs. Ben riymale were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Martin, southwest of Union. The two families are old friends, having lived as neighbors in Vir ginia prior to coming west to reside. They found Mr. Martin seriously ill. Mrs. Wm. Groat arrived at her YOUR HOME BURNS Would Your Insurance be Adequate? mm 65th birthday anniversary on last Friday and was given a surprise by a large number of her friends. On Saturday she was entertained by Mrs. Morris Penterman, who was home frcm Lincoln, where she is employ ed. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stanton were at Nebraska City last Sunday, where they went to view the Missouri river, but found the flood stage had passed, with the water running, from the bayous back into the river and many people catching fish as they endeav ored to get back into the river. A number of university students who were home for Easter vacation, enjoyed riding about town in an old stripped down Ford. Later they decided to go to Wabash and when part way there the car was wreck ed. Luckily, no one sustained ser ious injuries. Charles Nelson, manager of the Elmwood lumber yard, has been up against it, with his wife and two daughters quarantined at home with the scarlet fever. He has been sleep ing in the lumber yard office. The wife and daughters are getting along very well, and it will not be long until Mr. Nelson is able to return home. Married at Sharon Church At the Sharon church, located near the county line between Cass and Lancaster counties, Miss Lois Turner and Elton Fey were united in marriage one day last week. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Turner. They will make their home near Douglas, where they will engage in farming. Played Bridge Monday Evening Mr. and Mrs. Elmer J. Shreeve en tertained a number of friends last Monday evening at bridge. A delic ious luncheon was served. Members of the More Intelligent Bridge club seemed to have the better of the playing. Bud Clements, who has been wearing a skull cap, which he asserted brought him good luck, was compelled to take it off and hide it at the session last Monday, for all luck seemed to have deserted him. Wabash Nevs Earl Elliott, who has been poorly for some time, is still unable to get about and resume his regular work. Mrs. Elmer Stindstrom of Platts mouth was a visitor in Wabash last Monday on matters connected with the assistance program. Ralph Dorr and son Neil were at Syracuse last Wednesday, where they attended the community sale and looked after business matters. John Cardwell, who has been oi the sick list for some time, has so far recovered as to return to work last week. He is employed on the road straightening job just east of Elmwood. Russell Dorr, who is engaged in the conduct of a funeral home at Falls City, stopped in Wabash for a short visit with His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Dorr, one day last week 'Anile en route to Omaha on busi ness. While Fred Weyers was driving along near the Wabash school house, one of his mules dropped dead. Not being able to secure a mule to match the remaining one, he bought a horse, and now has a horse and mule team. j Miss Betty Clement and a friend, Rose Mary McLeanne of Lincoln, where Miss Betty is attending school, were carried past their destination of Elmwood, home of Miss Betty, and had to alight at Wabash and have relatives from Elmwood come here after them. E. M. Shatto. who made his home in Murdock for more than 40 years, being engaged in threshing and corn shelling much of. the time, was a visitor in Wabash for a short time last Wednesday while on his way to spend the day with friends in Mur dock. Mr. Shatto is now a resident at tho Nehrnska Masonic home at Plattsmouth. t Road Work, Got Behind mollis benmidt,! the road man, was tied up last week when a new part wa3 required for his tractor, which proved difficult to secure and re quired several days time. During the time be was waiting for the part to arrive, the roads, which had been wet and muddy, dried hard and rough so when Mr. Schmidt was ready to go out, he found a plenty tough job ahead of him but kept at it until ho had worked the ruts out and placed the highway in good con dition. j. J,J,I"I"'J,JI2JJJ",J,I,JI",I' f Thomas Wallicg Company Atitracti of Title Phone 824 - PlatUmoutb v H-I 1 1 "I ';!HM4 DOCK ITE1S Mr, and Mrs. Eddie Craig were in Lincoln last Sunday, enjoying Easter day as guests at the home of rela tives there. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rikli were in Omaha Wednesday of last week, where they were called to look after business matters. Henry Heineman, the carpenter, was building a chicken house for Erail Rau on the farm in order to better care for his young chicks. ' Ifomer H. Lawton was a visitor in Wabash last Tuesday, looking af ter the making of some repairs on property which he owns there. Two combines are reported sold here during the past week, one going to E. A. Shulke of near Alvo and the other to Gus Reike, southwest of town. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Lyons went to Palmyra last Wednesday after noon, where they will visit for a time at the home of the parents of Mr. Lyons. Fred Buell was delivering wheat during the past week, having held some back, and now, with the crop looking good, decided to part with the surplus. Mrs. A. J. Tool was enjoying a visit for a number of days at the home of her daughter, Mrs. George Work and family, in Omaha, during the past week. L. Neitzel spent Easter at Have- lock, a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Hitchcock. Mrs. Meta Mac Diarmid and daughter Dollie of Om aha were also guests. Mrs. August Panska, who was ser iously ill, is reported considerably improved. Her daughter, Wilma. who lives in Wahoo, was over to help care for the mother. Morris Penterman, employee of a lumber yard at Elmwood, came to Murdock last Wednesday for a load of bridge plank, which he took to Elmwood for delivery to a custo mer. Misses Winifred Lawton and AI lene Zaebel, both of whom are teach ers at Barnstown were spending Eas ter here, returning to their work at the school room on Monday of last week. The Loup River electric service company, which received two car loads of poles for use on their pro posed line through this part of the county, received a car load of cross arms this last week. ' ; .-Mark Besack' and wife and Elton Wear and wife, the former a son and the latter a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Besack, came down from their home in Omaha to spend Easter day at the C. A. Besack home. Edwin McIIugh was at North Platte, where he visited his sister, Mrs. Dr. Piatt over Easter, and the following day she came to Murdock to bring the brother home and also to visit with her mother and other friends here. Henry A. Tool, Mrs. L. Race and Miss Fern . Buck attended the Recrea tion convention and dinner which was held Friday at Lincoln, with a number of prominent speakers. Mrs. Race is president of the Womans club and Miss Buck president of the R. N. A., and Mr. Tool member of the Mur dock city council. Duck Eggs for Sale Rouen Duck Eggs for hatching from large ducks, GO per setting. Otto Klemme, Murdock. al0-2tMp Visit from the Stork The stork paid a visit to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Gaktmeier last week, leaving them a fine baby daughter. Congratulations. Senior Class Pictures 'The Senior class of the Murdock high school made a trip to Lincoln inKt viwinoadav. where they had their pictures taken. Paul Stock took the young ladies, while the young men had to find other means of getting there. Mrs. Carson Still Poorly Mrs. Mary Carson, mother of Henry Carson, operator of the Mur dock elevator, who makes her home on a farm a few miles from town, has been in poor health for a long time and is still very poorly.' On Easter day she thought she would like to sit up for a 'while and was helped into a chair, but could not remain up for more than ten minutes when she had to lie down again. looking Backward a Few Years John Buck, the blacksmith, having a shovel with the handle broken out. instead of following the present , day trend of buying a handle, hunted up a piece of second growth hickory and proceded to make a handle that should outwear the shovel itself. In finishing the handle, he was looking about for a spoke shave, a tool long obsolete, but which was put to much use in the old days by wheelwrights. Mr. Buck also has an old time wood en brace, once a much needed and very common tool, that becafne obso lete with the making of steel braces. These and other similar tools hark back to and far beyond the end of the "horse and buggy" era. Spent Happy Easter Day Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool were greatly pleased on Easter day when the members of their immediate fam ily came to spend Easter with them. Those present were Kenneth Tool and wife, of Wahoo; Richard Tool, wife and son of LeMars, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bradford and daughter of Beatrice. Both the Tool boys and Mr. Bradford are connected with the First National Banks in their respective towns. Closed Year's Club Work The 4-Square Club closed its year's work with a banquet in the H. S. gymnasium on April 11. The menu consisted of Swiss steak, mashed potatoes, green beans. Per fection salad, rolls, butter, jelly, Na bisco Fluff and coffee. The tables represented the briny deep with blue waters, white waves, ships, life preservers and fishes. None ate the fish, but they did create an urge in some of the guests to "go fishing." Miss Berdina Rosenow was toast- mistress and the following program was carried out: Piano Solo, "A Country Garden," by Miss Berdina Hansen. Welcome, Mrs. L. W. Rase, club president. Response, Rev. H. A. Schwab. Flute Solo, Miss Constance Baker. Duet, "Neopolitan Night," by Mrs. L. W. Rase and Mrs. W. H. Zabel. Readings, "In de Mawning" and "In the Usual Way." by Mrs. L. C. Umland. Vocal Solo, "Hurry Home," by Mrs. Vernon Schewe. "What the Club has Meant to Me this Year," Mrs. E. M. Miller, assisted by: Miss Izetta Brugh Meals Mrs. Henry A. Tool Music Mrs. H. J. Amgwert : Livable Homes Mrs. A. J. Tool Candies Mrs. L. W. Rase Social Mrs. H. A. Schwab directed the singing. Mrs. Zabel and Mrs. Rase directed the games and "Singing Proverbs" . berame very mystifying and ended in a general ker-choo. " The K. B. B. trio supported by the . j JJ Km" Al. I'. irio ana accumiJumcu Mrs. L. C. Umland at the piano, was outstanding in their tap-dancing ren dition. Gentlemen guests presented "Good Night Ladies." Out fo town guests were Mrs. Mary Katherine Piatt and her friend, Mrs. Hall of North Platte, Nebr. The evening was most pleasantly spent and only two members were absent. A short business meeting of the club members was held before going home. Jolly Neighbor's Club Meets The Jolly Neighbors club meeting was with Miss Esther Luetchens and Miss Norma assisting. The members responded to roll call by answering with a "Memory Gem." Elsie Knaup and Myrtle Wendt were visitors. The following officers were elect ed: Pearl Wendt, president; Emma Schlaphoff, vice president: Elsie von Sprechelsen, secretary and treasurer; Esther Luetchens and Iola Wendt, social leaders; Norma Luetchens, pianist; Elsie von Sprccheon, assist ant; Else Wendt, reporter; Gertrude Schliefert, Sympathy and Courtesy; Martha Brunkow, Mrs. H. Knaup, Lela Wendt and' Martha r Schlueter, Program committee. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in visiting. A uenciousj lunch was served by Esther andi Norma Luetchens. Reporter. i CARD OF THANKS j We wish to thank the members or J the fire department and the neigh- j bors and friends for their assistance in the time of the fire at our home. ;k Their prompt action aided in saving the home and for which we feel deep ly grateful. Mr. and Mrs. Michael Scdlak and Family. fiunsEnv stock Chinese Elms Roses - Shrubs - perennials ROCK PLANTS -Rhubarb, Asparagus and . strawberry Plants from Riverside Gardens Weeping Water Phone 157 Alvo News The Young people attended an early Easter morning service at the church Sunday morning. Lee Coatman is digging a base ment under his house. He plans to install a fursace before next winter. Mrs. Mary Stout spent from Mon day until Wednesday evening with her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Klyver, of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Charle3 Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Talbert Edwards spent Sunday at the Edgar Edwards home in Lincoln. A. B. Stromer, H. L. Bornemeier and Carl D. Janz drove to Weeping Water to attend a republican meet ing Thursday evening. The Harold Nickel family, Orval Gerbeling family of Murdock and the Ellis Mickle family spent Sunday at the S. C. Hard nock home. Mrs. Stout and Mrs. Arthur Kly ver spent Sunday at the Elmer Kly ver home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Heiers. spent Sunday evening at the Klyver home. Mrs. Prouty of Lincoln and Miss. Margaret Joe Prouty, who is attend ing the medical college at Omaha spent Sunday at the S. C. Boyles home. Mesdames Jesse Williams, George Fifer, Elmer Klyver, Earl Bennett, Collins asd Raymond Heirs were in attendance at a party at the home of Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln last Wednesday. Injured in Fall Mrs. Joe Parsell injured her arm quite badly Saturday afternoon as a tcsult of a fall on a linoleum floor. The arm was thrown out of joint at the shoulder and was broken Just below the 3houlder. Mrs. Parsell was taken to the Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln for treatment of the injuries. She was able to return home Tuesday and is getting along as well as could be expected. Her daughter, Mr3. Earl Dreamer, is caring for her. Friends Join in wishing Mrs. Par 8tll a speedy and complete recovery. Large Attendance at S. 0. S. There was a large attendance at the S. O. S. club meeting Tuesday at the home of Mrs. S. C. Boyles. The program committee had plan ned for a guest speaker, but because he w:as unable to be present, the committee, substituted with two magazine 'articles and the ladies en joyed a pleasant afternoon. Mrs. Boyles served the ladies with , R delicious luncn. P. T. A. Has Interesting Meeting; Wednesday evening, April 12. the. P. T. A. featured an excellent proo jram. Dr. A. V. Hunter, field manager from the Wesleyan University was the guest speaker. Dr. Hunter spoke in his usual pleasing manner, deliv ering an address that centered around the theme, "Stop! What Have You Left?" A group of young ladies from the Wesleyan college accompanied Dr. Hunter and entertained the audience in a very fine way with special music. This string trio drew many, compli ments from the listeners. Several years ago. Dr. Hunter was pastor of the local M. E. church and friends greatly enjoy a return visit from him. The business meeting included the election of officers for the ensuing year.- The association voted to again as sist in financing the local Boy Scout movement. The last meeting of the P. T. A. will be the picnic the last day of school. The school will hold their exhibit that day. Special Stallion Service .vv- April and May - $5.00- "SEnSATIpfJ FpAflK" Exceptionally fine Stallion, will make season at my farm one mile north cast of Manley. Weeping Water ex change, phone 3322. Iouisville P. 0. MARK WILES 9