t r j PAGE FIVE MONDAY, JULY 17, J939. MURDOGK ITEMS Walter Thi.ngan has purchased a new tractor for use on the farm.- Paul Stock, the implement man v. as looking after business in Weep ing Water Tuesday of last week. Nels Peterson has been assisting wiih the work or harvesting and threshing at the Albert Theil place. Jess Stock and John W. Kruger, v. ho have ben busy combining wheat fm some time, have just about com p Ji ted their work. Ray Gamlin departed last Thurs day for Clinton. Mo., where he secur ed a truck lord of watermelons and brought them back to supply the towns of this vicinity. George Small, the patrolman, with the aid of Eirl Elliott and another mechanic, have been overhauling the tractor which is used by Mr. Small in the road work in this vicinity. Rolland Rikli, who was so serious ly injured by a tractor rolling over i n him. has been getting on nicely. rm1 while th? severe lacerations he received at tne time have not all healed he is now able to get about with the aid of crutches and is rliowing good improvement each day. I,ee Armer of Nebraska City drop red into Murdock one day last week and called on J. II. Buck and W.-T. Wrddell. two old friends whom he lu:1 not seen for more than forty jears. It w;i3 purely a coincidence, but they hud been talking about tin whereabouts of this old friend just before he appeared. All enjoyed the meeting and reminiscences of old t;i:ies when tl.ey were all many years j oi:nger. Supper in Honor of Mother Mr. and Mrs. Bryan McDonald en tertained at a supper one evening last wfek celebrating the passing of the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Hannah McDonald. Those present for the oc casion were Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool and Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Besack (both ladies being sisters of Mrs. M Donald). Lacey McDonald (a son) i-i.d wife, and Mrs. Chester Moomey. A most pleasant evening was had and all expressed congratulations and bf-st wishes for many more happy birthdays. Getting on Nicely Bryan McDonald, who was so se verely injured when a pole fell on him. tearing his leg. has been get ting along very niceiy. since the ac cident. However, the lacerations that v ere very extensive, will require seme time to heal. Mr. McDonald 1u.k been able to be down stairs and to get about some with the aid of crutches, but the leg still is far from healed. His many friends are hop ing for a n.pid and complete rc f every. New Pump Arrives The new pump for the new well for the Murdock waterworks system arrived last week, and preparations have been made for its installation. It is hoped tlu new well will furnish rn abundance of good water and the water problem in the city will be solved. To Swim This Week This is swim week at South Bend, rn event sponsored by the American Led Cross in order to teach folks, es pecially youngsters to take care of themselves in the water. Murdock joungsters will take their training tbre again this year. Louisville had its turn two weeks ago and last week the instruction was given at Mer rill's beach north of Plattsmouth. This is one of the fine services that tlx- Red Cross is rendering through out the nation. Swim week begins Wednesday af ternoon July 19, at Lake Park mar South Bend. There will be no train it.;; on Sunday, but Monday and Tuesday wilf finish up the training iii:Jer Loren Hnizda, who has been tl.e efficient instructor for the Red Cross for several years. Permits for this training must be obtained and rigned by parent or guardian before free admission will IF a fire should sweep down on your home or your business just how far would your insurance go to replace your loss? If you want to feel se em e, call . . . SEARL S. DAVIS tomorrow morn ing. Searl 5. Davis OFKlCbSt 2r FLOOR PlatU. Stat Bank Blda I Si be given at the park. It is under stood those granted permits will take th: training. Permits may be obtained at t tie bank. Owing to depletion of fund for local program it will be Up to the parents to take care of transporting children. This is our sixth year we have provided instruction, free ad mission to pools and volunteers have given transportation. The Chapter officers and local rep resentatives of Red Cross have been tireless in their work in promoting thi? work to make the existing bas al ds of our sandpits safer for those v.ho play near them. These workers receive no pay for this service. Making Improvements at Home Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Bushnell, who live north ot Murdock, have been making numerous improvements to their farm home, including a new porch and other alterations designed to provide greater convenience and comfort. Th house is also to be re rainted. J. C. Crawford has been doing the repair work. Visiting Folks in Murdock Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Meyers of Sioux City arrived in Murdock "Wed nesday of last week for a short visit, coming to get their children who have been visiting here at the home of the grandparents. Mrs. August IV.nska and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool. The children of Mr. and Mrs. George ork were also visiting at the home t.i Grandpa ;.nd Grandma Tool. Mr. p.rd Mrs. Woriv came Sunday for them and wiin the departure of the Meyers children quietness has set tled over the home. They were all full of life and the grandparents were very 3l:id to have them with them. Depart for Home William Gakemeier and family of Chicago, who have been visiting rel atives in Murdock for some time, departed last week for home, but are areveling a circuitous route that will take thorn into Minnesota. Wis consin and Michigan before they get bi-ck to their home in the windy city. They enjoyed a pleasant visit here and were expecting to call on other relatives at different points. Celebrate 59th Anniversary Henry Gakemeier, who has reach children for supper. Rev. Walter is near that a?e. were celebrating the pessing of their 59th wedding an niversary on July 6th. On that date in the year 1 8 SO Henry Gakemeier ai.d Miss Bertha Thieman were united in marriage and made their home near where in later years the town of Murdock was established. They remember well the coming of the railroad :j;id establishment of the town of Murdock, having had a part in this early day development. The anniversary was quietly ob served, they being joined by their ed his 83rd year and his wife who and wife of Arlington were also pres ent for the evening meal and to ex tnd congratulations and best wishes to this venerable couple whom all hope will liv'j to enjoy other happy anniversaries. Swimming Awards Made Mrs. H. A. Tool, secretary-treasurer of the Cass county chapter of the American Red Cross, together with Mrs. R.-iy Norris of Weeping Water, life saving and swimming chairman, were at the pool near the Cass county line- north of Nebraska City to attend the making of awards t; student swimmers at the end of swim week there. Nebraska City had many enrolled, also a goodly number from Union ind Nehawka who found it their closest point of contact. The swim week prograjn of the Red Cross is proving very popular. This coming week, starting Wednesday is Murdock's turn at South Bend. De tails are found in a separate article if. this department. Free Swim Week. The free swim week and training course will be held at Lake Park, at South Bend, under the auspices of the Red Cross, starting Wednesday, July 19th and ending Tuesday, July 25th. This will be the last of the ."cries that have been held over the "ounty and residents of Alvo, Mur dock. Elmwood. Wabash,. Greenwood, nnd South Bend, are urged to take advantag3 of the opportunity to have the youngsters receive proper trail ing Tor safety and life saving. On Wednesd.-y there will be a meeting of the representatives from all of the communities to receive instructions 2nd also a picture of the group. It is hoped that there will be a fine co operation in transportation and aid In making this a success. We can.rurnTsTi yon ?lut bar Stamps made to order at a prica considerably below that you have been paying. Prompt aervlca If you need stamps, sea us. Elmwood News Work is progressing nlcey on the new addition to the Trunkenbol? Oil company's service station. Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Wood were guests at the home of their son, Stan ley Wood and wife in Weeping Wat er last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Julian were in Omaha ltst Sunday, visiting at ths home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fran cis. The ladies are sisters. A group of young men from Wav- erly were in Elmwood last Tuesday posting bills for the Fireman's Frolic to be held there July 20 and 21. Simon C. Boyles, president of the Farmers and Merchants bank at Alvo waa a business caller in Elmwood one day last week and also paid a fraternal call to the Elmwood bank. Uncle Joshua Mairs, better known . ..... . A as Cy flairs, nas movea 10 me room formerly occupied by Henry Moien with his shoe shop and sleep ing quarters prior to the latter's re moval to Eagie. Manager Emmitt Cook with his what he hopes and what promises to be the invincible ball team was over to Greenwood last Saturday where they crossed bats with the Green wood team in a spirited game that resulted in Greenwood winning. 8 to 3. A return game will be arranged. Leonard Parish left Tuesday for Kimball county, where the wheat is reported heavy this year and harvest just starting. This territory has a reputation for raising a large volume tT wheat, but the last few years has l.een hard hit by drouth. Leonard expects to remain until the harvest is completed. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Stanton are putting in long days, just now, es pecially on Saturdays, when the furm?rs bring their cream to town in the evening. After finishing testing the cream and other duties they wait tor the cream truck, which comes through about three in the morning, making the day a very long one for them. Stationed on TJ. S. S. Maryland Marion Turner, son of James Tur ner and wife, is now with the United States battleship Maryland, where li is one of the boys who are guard ing the rights and liberties of the United States, while his brother Frank is still at the Great Lakes training station near Chicago. Frank expects soon to be transferred to a ship. Mother Visiting in Elmwood Norville 3othwell made a trip to Cozad in the western part of the state, where he visited his mother a short time and on his return was ac companied by the mother, who will visit here for some time with the son and family. W. C. T. U. Meets The members of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met last Tuesday at the parlors of the Elm wood Methodist church with Mrs. August Huffman, their president, di ne ting the well arranged program. Visiting in California Mrs. Morris Penterman left last v eek for Los Angeles, where she will visit relatives. In about two weeks, Morris will drive out for a short visit and both will return together, ex pecting to arrive here in time for Elmwood's big celebration. To Celebrate Again This Year With the abundant success of the Golden Jubilee celebration in Elm wood last year, it has been decided to celebrate t:gain this year having three full days instead of the two of last year. Committees are in the fold doing preliminary work and get ting matters in hand. The dates and further information will be given from time to time. Hands Poisoned Harry Miller, the painter, has had the misfortune during this hot weather to have his hands become infected from the zinc in the paint. The poisoning was so bad he was unable to work for a time, but is now improving and he hopes soon to bo able to return to his work. Lemuel Parish Very Poorly Lemuel Parish, a pioneer citizen of Elmwpod, has been in poor health lor some weeks and i3 critically ill at this time. He lived south of the railroad tracks, and is being cared for by his friends. His condition hae btcorae so had that the members of Hie family, most of whom are away, v ere called to" his bedside" fie rallied briefly, but ha3 since relapsed and fears arc entertained for his recov ery. Encouraged Otef Yield Rocsld ScbJicbteajeier was over rear Murray last wee, af tbe b"? of his parents, Frank Schllcbtemeier and wife, assisting' with the harvest ing of tbe small. gVain. He reports the wheat as averaging about bushels to th-j acre, but says the oats yield was very poor. The rye yield ed about 20, buahels,. considerably in excess of what had been anticipated, considering the dry weather this spring. Celebrated Passing Birthday Miss Ruth Box, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Box", was passing ber birthday anniversary yesterday, and In honor of the occasion a group of relatives and friends, laden with an abundance of good things to eat, went to one of the parks in Lincoln, v here they enjoyed themselves immensely. Enjoyed Her Vacation Mrs. Lucy Lyle, chief operator at the Elmwood telephone exchange, who is on a vacation, has been spend ing some timo in Denver, where she found the climate very , cooling and refreshing. Leaving there she vis ited in Kansas and will also visit in Missouri before returning to her home here. Free Swim Week. The free swim week and training course will be held at Lake Park, at South Bend, under the auspices of the Red Cross, starting Wednesday, :nly 19th and ending Tuesday. July 25th. This will be the last of the series that have been held over the county and residents of Alvo. Mur dock. Elmwood. Wabash. Greenwood, and South Bend, are urged to take advantage ot the opportunity to have the youngsters receive proper train ing for safety and life saving. On Wednesday there will he a meeting of the representatives from all of the communities to receive Instructions and also a picture of the group. It is hoped that there will be a fine co operation in transportation and aid in making this a success. S0UTHBEND Mrs. Cora Campbell and Russell drove to Plattsmouth Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stander spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Stan der. William Blum's called at the Henry Tool home in Murdock Thurs day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Frahm and son were Sunday visitors at the J. Lt Carnicle hom. - - ,-. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carnicle and con were Sunday guests at the Merril Sehwartz hom at Ithaca. Sunday evening callers at William Blum's were Mrs. Ida Thieman and Eda and Marvin Sutton. Mr. and Mrr. Wm. Blum and fam ily enjoyed ice cream and cake at the V. D. Livers home Sunday even ing. Mrs. George Braun drove to Alvo Fiiday to be with her mother, Mrs. Yeager who hasn't been so well this summer. Clyde Jones has been transferred from the CCC camp in South Dakota to the CCC camp in Pawnee City, Nebraska. Monday evening callers at the Wm. Blum home were Mrs. Oscar Dill, Mrs. Geo. Vogel and Loran, Mrs. F. J Knecht, Mrs. Helena Timm and Mrs. Charles Fosberg. Mrs. Sterl Smith went to Des Moines .to visit a sister there. She will return t.T the O'Brien home as soon at Mr. and Mrs. Win. O'Brien return from Rochester, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Kempton and daughter Erville Faye of Randolph, Icwa. and Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Park inson of Tabor, Iowa, visited at the F. J. Knecht home Tuesday. Erville Fae remained for a longer visit. Lloyd Carnicle had the misfortune to cut his hand while sharpening a sythe Monday morning. The tendon in the back of the hand was severed. Several stifclics were taken to close the wound, tie is still under a doc tor's care. John Rishel, Jimmy Mauzy, Bruno Rcichstadt and Charles Grosshans of Plattsmouth and UU) Rosencrans left late Saturday night for Estes Park, Colo., where they will spend two weeks in the mountains. Their Scout training will help them greatly to enjoy tbeir trip. Swim Week Tbe Red Cross will sponsor their ennual Swim Week, at ' Lake Park from July 9 to July 25. Permits for those requlrfug the consent of par cuts or guardians to' enter may be obtained ' at the store. Mr. Hulzda w'ni again give ' free instruction . to all wbo wibb to learn to swim. Tb1 ja a wonderful opportunity for any one and should be-appreciated by all. Free Swim Week." .' . Tbo free jgwltn week and tracing course w U be held at .take Parky at South, Bend', under, tbe 'auspices of J the Red Cross, starting" Wednesday, Jul 19th arid ending Tuesday, July 25th'. This will be the last of the series that have been held over the county and residents of Alvo, Mur doch, Elmwood, Wabash, Greenwood, and South Bend, are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to have the youngsters receive proper train ing for safety and life' salving. On Wednesday there will be a meeting of the representatives from all of the communities to receive" instructions and also a picture of the group. It Is hoped that there will be a fine co operation in transportation and aid In making this a success. Friendly Circle Club The Friendly Circle club held their July meeting on Thursday at the Fisheries. Each lady responded to roll call by giving a poem. Mrs. Lottie Knecht was chairman of the refreshment committee. The ladies enjoyed a picnic lunch. Mrs. Sturzenegger and Erville Fae Kemp ton were visitors. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Helena Timm in her beau tiful outdoor living room. Each lady to answer roll call by singing a song. Helen Moonoy Is chairman of the rt frephment "committee. ALVO Mrs. Sherrell Fifer was a Lincoln visitor Thursday. Mrs. Frank Cook was a Lincoln viritor Wednesday. John Hcnriksen of Clarion, Iowa, as spending a few days at the Simon Rehmeier home. Mrs. Simon Rehmeier and son and John Honriks'en were Lincoln visitors Wednesday. They were vis iting places of interest in the city, showing John Henriksen the city ot Lincoln. Threshing Machine Burns Arthur Skinner had some bad luck Wednesday afternoon when his sepa rator caught on fire while he was doing some threshing over near Elmwood. The cause of the fire was not known. The machine was in a pasture some distance from any buildings and the threshing crew were able to get the grain racks away from the burning machine and no one was injured. Arrival of Son Earl Fairfield had word from his daughter, th former Miss Alice Fairfield and her husband of Illi nois, announcing the arrival of a son the latter 'part of the week. Mrs. Earl Fairfield is in Illinois with her aged mother who has been in falling health for several weeks. Mrs. Fair field is near her daughter and fam ily. Earl Fairfield and son plan to leave for Illinois in a few days. Visits Relatives Mrs. Henriksen and small son of Clarion, Iowa, came to Omaha Sat urday, where Mrs. Simon Rehmeier met them and brought them to Alvo for a visit. Sunday Mrs. Rehmeier and sons accompanied by Mrs. Hen riksen and John drove to Omaha to sec the Jimmy Lynch show at the Ak-Sar-Ben field. Mrs. Henriksen returned home, but John returned with his aunt and cousins for a longer visit. Recovering Nicely Clyde Skimier, who was a victim of a car accident a week ago Sun day afternoon is recovering nicely. Ilia broken arm is getting along well and the physician removed the stitches from the cut on hs head. Clyde was injured when he and his sisters, Dorothy and Marvel were on their way to Ashland to attend a ball game. Their car was hit by an other car that pulled onto the high way from a side road. The accident occurred at the crossroads just scuth of the Giis Woltzel home. Harvest Season Over The harvest season for small grain is practically over in this community. Most of the grain was combined. The second cutting of alfalfa . is being ciired for with tbe crop rather short, but considerable, heavier than the fnst crop. Farmers are beginning to do their fall plowing for wheat. Mother Dies Mrs. Artbur Roelofsz received word that '.her mother pasBed" away early Friday radrnfog She lives near Hast ings. Mr. and Mrs.: Roelofsz have tbe heartfelt sympathy of tbeir - many friends- - ' r . Free SinV Week. . The f'c rswim week and training course will be held 'at -Lake Prk, at South Bend,' under..-' the : auspices 1 of the - Red. Cross, starting Wednesday, July 19th and ending Tuesday. Jul' 25th. This wilt be the last of tbe leries tb?C have been bold over, tbq cotjuty an'd residents of Alvo,' It," dock', Elmwood, Wabastf, Greenwood, and South Bend," are urged to take advantage of the bpportunlty to have the youngsters' receive proper train Irig for safety and life saving. On Wednesday there" wilt be a meeting of the" representatives from all Of the communities to receive Instructions and also a picture of tne group. It is hoped that there will be a fine co operation in transportation and aid In making this a success. MANLEY NEWS Misses Lorene and Margaret Dall, .vho are attending Normal school at reru, were home for a week-end visit. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rauth were called to Plattsmouth last Saturday, where they had some business mat ters to look alter. While Harvey Bergman was tak ing his vacation of one day each week, last Saturday, the rarents, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bergman went to Omaha to visit and look after business matters. Oscar Dowler was taking a vaca tion a short time since and during his absence, Eli Keckler, who is an experienced road man, was working, in his place.' Mr. Dowler Is now back and on the job again. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Murray liv ing . northwest of town have been making some substantial improve ments at their home, including new windows all over the house. They" al so expect ' to paint the property In the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Otis of Lin coln, accompanied by Claude Breck eufeld. who is managing an Earl May store there, drove down, from fh capital city last Monday even-1 ing and were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Ran. Have Gas in Manley Now The crew of workmen who have been here laying mains' and service lines and installing meters in" ho'mefl at customers for the serving ot nat ural gas have completed their work and departed. Manley now has nat ural gas available to all her citizens, a great improvement and convenience to those who have installed it. Entertained at Cards Mrs. A. V." Stander and Miss Leona Darvaux were hostesses at a rleasant afternoon at cards at the Manley hall Wednesday afternoon of last week. The affair was given" as a benefit for the Altar society of St: Fatrlck's church and was very suc cessful, with a large number pres ent. Married on West Coast Swind Nieison arrived home from California last week, being accom panied by a wife. Swind was called to California some time ago by the death of his brother, Peter.-.who was badly "burned when his car caugh afire and later died. After attending the . funeral , ot his brother; he re mained to look after business mat ters, and before starting home was united in marriage to an old sweet heart. En route back to Nebraska via auto, they took fheir time, stop ting at various places of interest. They will make their home here, where Mr. Nieison will contliiue to farm. Congratulations! August Krecklow Doing Nicely . August KreCklow, who was so b rerely injured some time ago when he slipped and fell in the bath tnb, fracturing a number of ribs, is get ting' along very nicely at the present time, reports received' here' state. - His son Harold and wife, are ex pecting to go back to Michigan for a short visit 'some time in August, end on their return will be accom panied home by the parents. Faye Kestard Buried Sunday. Faye Kestard, who last Thursday Icft.hls home In Manley for riatts mouth to secure hl3 license plates as he had a Kansas license, having lived in Atchison before coming here, He had secured the license add was on his way home Jut before the noon hour and wa3 taken with a sinking spell, being subject to such illnesses and bping unable to drive the car, it veered over on the wrong side of the road where his car with that of a man from Davenport,' Iowa, rame. in collision. Almost immediate ly following John Borncmeler who was on his way from Omaha,' came on the wreckage. Both men were taken to the hOBpUal at Omaha., where Mr. K,estard Pawed away Friday nigbt. Tbe 1 funeral wa held Sunday at Omaha and burial had .there beside tbeiwifc who preceded blm in death a few yearB ago.; David Brann and wife were, in Omaha to attend the funeral,.-Messrs.1 David Brann and Faye Kestard behrg" brothers-in-law. rfubber 5tsrrrpar, prompt tfeflt ry, lowest priced All sties at Ihe Journal fflca. Greenwood Irma Maher spent Friday and Saturday with Virginia Burks. Miss Esther Hanson visited with Mrs. Louise Hanson on Wednesday. Mr. and Mh. Robert Burks were shopping in Lincoln last Wednes day. Nine Jeffry's Sunday school claM enjoyed a picnic at Rock Creek Wed nesday. Lucille Reece of Ashland spent Inst Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Elton Keller. Greenwood won the baseball gam last Sunday from Memphis, by a score of 15 to 3. Peggy Fauihabcr of ThedXord, Ne braska, came Wednesday fo visit her sister. Mrs. James Brown. Mrs. Wayne Kinney of Alvo visit ed her paren's, Mr. and Mrs. Joe K: les on Monday afternoor. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burks of Eagle were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Burks. The Deal-a-Deck club met Thurs ria with Mr?. Lillian Jardlne. This was their last meeting until fall. Lavona Mefford fell from the car In which she was riding with Edwin Kirk Tuesday. She was uninjured. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Peters visited fin Lincoln with Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Koehler Thursday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Ed Fisher was called to Lin coln Tuesday morning to be with her daughter. Mrs. Grant, who wai taken sick. Mr. and Mrs. Ersie McNurlln re ceived word that their sister-in-law. Mrs. Carl MjNurlin of Osceola had passed away ?t an Omaha hospital. Mrs. Wallace, wife of Dr. Wallace of Friend, Nebr., spent Monday at the Joe Kyles home. Her son Leon srd accompanied her home after visiting here for two weeks. Miss Marian Hartsook, who has "been In Bryan Memorial hospital at Lincoln for two months, came home Saturday. Her many friends are glad she is able to be home. The Dorcas Society met Friday With Mrs. Myrtle Coleman as hostess. The next meeting win be held on Friday, July 21st. with Mrs. Cam eion and Lottie Bright entertain ing. Mrs. Tweet'on's daughter, Mrs. fcarger of Ashland was operated on Monday morning at Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha. Mrs. Tweeton re ports that she is getting along as 'well' as can be expected. Several Greenwood people attend ed the funeral of Herman Frederick at Nebraska City. The family form erly resided here. Herman died from injuries received in a crash between tht car he was driving and a bus. Free Swim Week. The free swim week and training ccurse will be" held at Lake Park, at South Bend, under the auspices of the Red Cross, starting Wednesday. July 19th and ending Tuesday. July 25th. This will be the last of the series that have been held over the county and residents of Alvo. Mur dock. Elmwood. Wabash, Greenwood. 'and South Bend, are urged to take advantage of the opportunity to have the youngsters receive proper train- ring for safety and life saving. On '.Wednesday there will be a meeting of the representatives from all of the communities to receive Instructions and also a picture of the group. It Is hoped that there will be a fine co operation in transportation and aid in making this a surrepn. 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