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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE Nehawka M'ni. Brandt and family were over t; Lincoln attending the state fair Monday of this week. Frank Lemon and Albert Anderson v ere down to Nebraska City last Sunday playing a game of golf. Mrs. Fred Drucker who has been visiting in Denver with relatives is expected to return homo in a few days. Earl Troop has been offered a position as drag line operator at IKnnison, Texas which he has ac cepted. Miss Dorothy Yost who has been visiting for some weeks in southern California Is expected to be home in u few days. Ilerbie Kuntz and family were enjoving the sights and seeing the exhibits at the state fair Wednes day of this week. John Opp while very good natured, wr.s not very much pleased last Sun day when he awoke to find that the summer fiu had fastened its talon3 on him. Last Saturday again there was a large crowd in town attracted by the bingo games which they have enjoyed so much during the past L-w mouths. . Kelgar Meisinger of west of My-it-iid was a visitor in Nehawka Mon day morning where he was having :oine work done on his mower which lie had broken. Jtmrs M. Dunbar and wife of Au bun and Quinton Palmer of Lincoln ere guests for the day last Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Palmer. Mrs. Fred H. Gorder of Weeping Water and Mrs. Wm. Gorder were in Plattsmouth last Thursday attend ing, the funeral of the late Mrs. August Gorder of that place. Mrs. Emma Chriswisser of Nehaw ka has been in an Omaha hospital where she is under observation and is awaiting until the attending physi cians shall determine her trouble. Mr. and Mrs. P.asll Lawther have moved to their new nom at the creamery station, and Mr. Lawthei is working at the quarries while Mrs. Lawther cares for the cream station. Misses Velma Elliott and hei rother Cecil who make their home in Nohr.wka with their parents, were in Union Monday afternoon of this week looking after some shopping. Mart Todd and family of Kimball, Nebraska were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sheldon over the week end and on Monday all went to the state fair at Lin coln. Charles W. Petersen and wife, the former a brother of Mrs. Chester Waldo of Medford, Okla., were visit ii.g for over the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Waldo Mrs. Waldo being brother of Mr. Petersen. Miss Bessie Tucker of Normal, Illinois, where she has taught in the schools for many years was visit ing for the week end at. the homes of Senn Waddell and J. H. Steffens, left for home last Monday after a very pleasant visit. Dallas Akin had work in the south west, near Los Angeles where he and the wife were living, they visited Nehawka with her folks, and return ed to find that there was but two days work left, when they went on to Los Angeles where they are stay ing now. Sam Beaver, a former resident of this portion of the county but who has been making his home in the west was here for a few days attend ing the funeral of his sister, Mrs. August Gorder, and following same was visiting with hi former ac quaintances of the other yrars. Mr?. Mary Mast who has resided in this community and has lived rorth of Nehawka for more than a half century, will celebrate the pass ing of her birthday September 15th. She has many friends in the neigh borhood, who if they would send her a birthday card would cheer her preatly. Der address is Mrs. Mary Mast, Nehawka, Nebraska. W. A. Lewis Critically 111. Will A. Lewis, formerly a farmer in this portion of the state but who come years ago moved to the north- X1 JUST SUPPOSE your car should injure some one remember liability suits run high. One of our lia bility policies will protect you from this financial loss and besides give you peace of mind. Searl S. Davi UFFICliSi -20 FLOOR Platts. State Bank BIdg. fin mi em portion of the state, making his heme at Coleridge, is reported as be ing in very delicate health. All that is possible is being done, the' pa tient being afflicted with cancer, but the patient does not rally. He was visited during the early part of this week by A. G. Cisney and wife and Mrs. Clarence II. Peek, the ladies be ing his daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. C. n. Troop of Tlattsmouth, Mr. Troop being brother of Mrs. Lewis. Celebrated Passing Birthday. Olaf Lundberg was passing his natal day last Sunday and was a guest at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Harold Dodson where the pass ing of the birthday was duly cele brated with a very fine dinner, and as well enjoyed by the many friends of the family who were gathered for the occasion, among whom were Verner Lundberg and family, Mrs. Alba Dodson, Mrs. Roscoe Harshman, Roy Harshman and wife and the guest of honor, Olaf Lundberg and ivife. Home from the East. Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sheldon and daughter as well as Mrs. Oren Pollard who have been visiting in the east, Mr. Sheldon and family at Ellenberg Depot, N. Y.. while Mrs. Pollard was visiting with friends at Toledo, where she was a guest of her brother, Mr. M. White. Mrs. Pollard stopped off at Toledo and was picked up again as the party returned home from their trip. The following day they all enjoyed a visit at the Ne braska state fair. UNION ITEMS. Night or day your loved one, left in our care, is never alone. Porter Funeral Home, Nebraska City. Donald McQuinn and family were business callers in Omaha last Tues day.' Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banning were in Lincoln this Thursday en joying the state fair. Mrs. Mathilde Ann Hargus was 5'iest for a few days with her friend, Mrs. Laura Wright and daughters. John Neil has accepted a position at the Nite and Day cafe on the night shift and started work the first Df this eek. Miss Io!a McQuinn and Miss Flor ence Taylor cf Omaha were visitors at the Tom McQuinn home last Sat urday evening. Charles Atteberry and family were in Lincoln last Sunday where they enjoyd seeing the exhibits at the Ne braska state fair. Mrs. Margaret True of Harbor Peach, Michigan, was a house guest of her niece. Miss Iola McQuinn in Omaha last week. While in the west D. B. Porter lid not get to see R. B. Leach, for merly of Union as he lives some six teen miles in the country. Henry H. Becker and family were luests for the day last Sunday at Nehawka, visiting at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. Harry M. Knabe. Miss Margaret True was a visitor vcr Sunday at the home of John McQuinn. at Omaha where she and the McQuinn family enjoyed a very pieasant visit. W. A. Ost and family were at the state fair last Tuesday, enjoying the fair notwithstanding they had re cently visited the world's fair at an Francisco,. Mrs. Rozella Clarke was a visitor last Sunday at Lincoln where she as attending the Nebraska state fair and also visiting with her son King David Clarke. Gallant Rakes and wife last Fii lay drove to Oakdale where .they visited for a few days at the home if the folks of Mrs. Rakes, returning home last Sunday afternoon. Victor Clarence and family were enjoying a visit at Nebraska City last Sunday where they drove down during the afternoon, remaining for i picture show in the evening. Miss Iola McQuinn whp is a nurse in Omaha, where she has been em ployed for some time, was a visitor it the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McQuinn over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans and cn Jimmie were enjoying a visit from Clarence Frans and wife with their son and daughter from Iowa, tbey all enjoying the visit over Sat rrday night and Sunday. Carl Peters who is working at the -,tate fair, driving home every night to Union, where Mrs. Peters has been visiting during the week and on last Sunday went over to Lincoln with the husband to attend the fair. County Register of Deeds Ray F. Becker-who was taking with his auto a number of a juvenile band to the -.tate fair last Monday stopped to pick up his father and take him along to see the big exposition. Last Monday afternoon a car bear ing an Otoe county license and occu pied by two women and three men, was proceeding southward when it left the road 60uth of Union and after rolling over, was righted on its wheels, with no preciptible dam age to the car which was a modern car with all steel body. None of the passengers was injured beyond a shaking up. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Porter, who formerly were residents of Union, who have been making their home at Des Moines, Iowa, arrived here last week for a visit of a few days with relatives and friends in Union and vicinity. Elton Carper and wife who have been visiting in Union and vicinity at the homes of W. B. Banning and W. E. Reynolds for the past week departed for their home Monday of this week after having enjoyed their j stay here very much. Mrs. A. L. Becker had some peaches on her hands to can; and was-Just letting started at the task when in dropped two cf her neighbors, Mes- dame E. B. Chapman and Clara icv.ne and seeing th situation roll ed up their sleeve mid Failed into I he peeling of the r--aenes and the w -! k was soon disposed of. Fifty-three of the members of l he Frans family were gathered at Elmwood park in Omaha last Sun day where they held a very enjoyable family reunion, auci visiti'-.g during the .iff moon au1 eating their eve ning meal picnic sty.'e in thj beauti ful park. At thj conclusion of the gathering D. Raj Trans was select ed pive'ident, Cl:;rme Frans as sec : .tary. The schools of Union opened for the year's school work last Monday ind with their compliment of in structors and students the school building was well filled with busy scholars attacking the problems of school life, and as well the teach ers all there to help. Ist Tuesday, being free day at the Nebraska state fair, W. B. Banning and Wayne Ackley with their trucks took all who were disposed to attend the fair, that all might enjoy the exhibits. Mrs. R. E. Foster at their country home south of Union last Tuesday entertained the members of the Union Woman's club, with a very fine program, which was enjoyed by every member present as well as the social hour and the delightful lunch oon which was served. Enjoyed Reunion at Red Oak. The Withrow family of whom El mer is a member have for the past many years been meeting annually for a reunion and last Sunday was designated as the day this year, and has Elmer has been receiving invi tations every year he concluded he would attend and with his friend Frank Bauer they went to Red Oak where they found a large crowd as sembled with much to eat, and were already enjoying getting together ind visiting. Elmer with his friend enjoyed the day very much and as well the good eats. There were 74 in ittendance. However, as they were ill relatives cf the family there were but two present bearing the name -f Withrow. Elmer says most of them or a large number than any Mher were named Johnson, however ill of the Withrow tribe. Visited Relatives Here. From Kansas City came to Union Leslie Anderson and Clarence Up dike, cousins, for Leslie Anderson was nephew of Mrs. Anna Everett and a cousin of Postmaster Leslie Everett They had driven from Kansas City to Union to visit the Everett rel atives and especially Mrs. E. C. Everett and the family of Postmaster Leslie Everett and as well the family rf Air. and Mrs. Roy Everett. Home From the West. D. B. Porter who some ten days igo drove to McCook where he thought to visit and remain over night on his trip to Brush and Den ver, Colorado, arrived in McCook at tl o'clock in the morning and it being so early thought it better to mike the remainder of the journey during the day and proceeded on to Brush which is 575 miles from Union, .arriving there at 5:15 in the evening, having departed from Union 7:15 in the morning. He visited there and at Denver and many other points in Colorado, re turing through Kansas and met many people who had resided in Union and was much pleased with his trip. At Arriba, Colorado he met and visited with former Union citizens, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Leach, whom Mr. Porter says are feeling fine, although Mr. Leach is 84 years of age and Mrs. Leach 87. Moved to Leavenworth, Kansas The family of Ralph Pearsley, to whom a farewell was tendered dur ing the past week, departed Wed nesday for their new home at Leav enworth, Kansas, where Mr. Pearsley is employed by the government. The household goods were taken down the same day by Wayne Ackley with his big truck and the family expected to begin housekeeping at ouce. Subscribe for the Journal. Bishop Martin Pays a Visit to Methodist Church Head of Omaha District of the Church Guest of Local Church Officers at Luncheon. The Plattsmouth Methodist church had the honor on Sunday of a visit from the new bishop of the Omaha area, William C. Martin, who has just recently arrived from the west coast where he served as bishop to Pishop W. C. Martin fill the post formerly held by Bishop Oxnam. This is the first time in a great many years that the Plattsmouth church has had a visit from the bishop of the church and a large congregation was present at the church to greet him and to receive the inspiring and vital message that he brought. Preceding the evening service at the church the official board of the church with their ladies, entertain ed Bishop and Mrs. Martin and Rev. and Mrs. C. Hankins. of Omaha, dis trict superintendent. The luncheon was served at the Hotel Plattsmouth and was very attractively arranged and proved a most delightful social "vent. At the church Bishop Martin greeted the members of the con gregation and delivered a very fine message, "The Kingdom that En- dureth" being the title of the ad dress which will long he remembered by all who had the pleasure of hearing it. The bishop gave four things that makes the Kingdom of God as en during for all time and against which all foes must fall. The first was that of the laws of God both spiritual and physical, the violation of these bringing with them its own punishment; the sec ond was that of the Bible, that great basis of the Christian life and its teaching, which still after the lapse of centuries was the largest selling book in the world and is still the anchor of the faith; third, the church, which despite persecutions ind privations has endured through the years, today is stronger than at any time and membership increasing despite claims that the church was losing its power in the work. The fourth and the last part of the King dom was that of prayer, that com forting faith that has sustained men and women of all faiths and even those not active in the church found comfort and hope in the use of pray er. It was a very powerful sermon, delivered in the forceful manner of the bishop who has for many years been a strong figure in the work of the church in the south. The choir of the church gave two numbers. "Onward Christian Sol diers" and "Hark My Soul to the Lord." . Rev. and Mrs. Walter Jackson of Nebraska City and Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Shopp of Wahoo were also here tor the services. KALASEKS RETURN TODAY Mrs. Julius Kalasek and children, Vernon and Vivian have been in Clarkson, , Nebraska since Friday where they w;cre guests . of Mrs. Kalasek's parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Roucka. They also visited with her brothers and sisters in that city. They returned to their home in this , city today. tfthUier your printing Job U larne or small, it will reeelva our prompt attention. Call No. 8, 4. .tH-AH-S-HH- -b Tfiomas Walline Company ? .. . , . . Phone 324 Plattsmouth J - m "" ' 4 ( -iO v v Double Eagle Award Court of Honor Climax Dr. Arlo M. Dunn, Donor of Trophy Won by Plattsmouth Legion for Scout Work, is Heard. From Wednesday's Daily Nebraska City, Nehawka and Louisville Scout troops were here last night for the Arbor Lodge district's opening fall Court of Honor held at the Legion Community building. The greatest number of awards went to Plattsmouth post, with two Eagles, one Star Scout, one First Class Scout and an even dozen merit badges. The program was opened with Alan White, First Class Scout, playing "God Bless America" as a trumpet solo, to piano accompaniment by E. H. Wescott. Following this, Mr. Wes cott played and the audience sang the first and last stanzas of "Amer ica." Rev. Walter Jackson, of Ne braska City, district advancement director, gave the invocation. The Dr. Arlo M. Dunn trophy awarded the Plattsmouth Legion post at the state convention in Lin coln last week for most outstanding Scout work in Nebraska during the past year was displayed on the stage. Dr. Dunn, chairman of the Nebraska Legion Scout committee, was present, and before being introduced. Scout master Raymond Larson to whose untiring efforts much credit is due for winning the trophy, and members of the Legion troop committee were called to their feet by the chairman. Dr. Dunn was then introduced and gave the audience an insight into the principles and purpose of Scouting. Dr. Dunn has had a wide range of experience in this phase of boys' work, having for 16 years been the Scoutmaster of an Omaha troop, some of the early members of which are now married and the fathers of boys who will soon be coming of Scout age. He,also served the Omaha post which sponsors 14 troops, as chair man of the Scout committee, and five years ago was named as chair man of the Nebraska Legion Scout committee. In closing his address he read excerpts from an address by J. Edgar Hoover and a letter from James West, head of the Scouting movement in America. Rev. Jackson, Court of Honor chairman, assisted by Willis V. El liott, assistant Scout Executive of the Cornhusker area as secretary, and a number of troop committeemen who had served on the board of review, then proceeded to carry out the court session and make the various awards. Rev. Jackson paid tribute to the Scouting program and said if it was followed more closely Europe today would not be embroiled in another gigantic war of destruction. The Nehawka troop had two boys for Swimming awards, and one -for Star Scout. Nebraska City troop also had several boys for merit badge awards. The newly re-organized Louisville troop was also represented by five boys and its Scoutmaster, the Rev. Dickinson, who assured the chairman that by time for the next court of honor several members of that troop would be ready for ad vancement. Bill Hula of Plattsmouth troop was advanced to the rank of Star Scout. Next above that is Life and then Eagle. Albert Richards, a member of the Plattsmouth troop was advanced to first class Scout and the following received merit badges: Leslie Amelang, Louisville (mem ber Plattsmouth troop pending re organization Louisville troop) Ath letics. Raymond Evers First Aid to Ani mals, Pioneering, Swimming, Wood Work. Lars M. Larson Animal Industry, Br.sketry, Camping. Cary Marshall Farm Layout. Billy Robertson Electricity, Per sonal Health, Swimming. Double Eagle Award Highlight of the court was the double Eagle award that went to Bill Rosencrans and Jim Webb. On the stage for this ceremony were three cf Plattsraouth's older Eagle Scouts, Clair Shellenbarger, Robert Mann and William Evers. Messages were read by E. II. Wescott from three other Plattsmouth boys who have attained this rank and are holding positions of responsibility at distant points, Edward Patterson, Francis Libershal and James Robert son, Annapolis graduate and ensign in the U. S. Navy. All expressed the feeling that Scouting had done much for them in their climb up the lad der of success. The mothers of the two younger Eagles, Mrs. r. J. Knecht and Mrs. Elmer Webb were also on the stage and pinned the Eagle badges on the coat lapels of their sons, after which the bojs in turn pinned miniature Eagle badges on the dresses worn by the mothers. The award of these miniature Eagles, which mothers of Eagle Scouts are privileged to wear, is a comparatively new innovation in Arbor Lodge district and comprises a pleasing part of the Eagle cere mony. Bill and Jim, who have long been in Scouting together and were with Rev. Murphree and his Louisville boys on two extended "gypsy" tours of the east and south, will be togeth er again this year as roommates at the University of Nebraska, where Bill is entering his second year and Jim is enrolling as a Freshman. Following the awards, a group pic ture was taken of the five Platts mouth Eagles, Rev. Jackson, Dr. Dunn, the Dunn trophy. Assistant Scout Executive Elliott and Scout master Larson. This picture will ap pear in the Journal within the next few days. MAX HUMMEL Max Edward Hummel, son of Carl and Elta Hummel was born 'on a farm near Precept, Nebr., August 30, 1924. In the spring of 1935 he moved with his parents to Hazard. Nebr., where the family lived until in November, 193S, when they moved to Beaver City. Max entered the Beaver City high school as a sophomore in 193S and by his work endeared himself to his teachers and classmates. Because of illness he was not privileged to finish the school year, but kept up his studies while confined to his bed at heme. In July Max was taken to the St. Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln, where he received the best treatment and care that could be given. He passed away at the hospital on Saturday, August 19, 1939, at the age of 14 years, 11 months and 19 days. Max was a boy mature for his age and with a personality that few pos sess. He made friends wherever he went and numbered them by his ac quaintances. He leaves to mourn his untimely passing besides his father and mother, two brothers, Junior and Lloyd and two sisters, Fern and June, all at home, one brother having died in in fancy. His grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Hummel and Mr. and Mrs. Sim Hedges; four uncles and aunts, other relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Wed nesday afternoon from the Beaver City Methodist church, conducted by Rev. E. B. Kentfield. Music was fur nished by a mixed quartet composed of Mrs. Wade Stevens, Mrs. V. L. Marble, R. L. Carey and Dr. P. D. Fleming, accompanied at the piano by Mrs. C. E. Berreckman. Pall bearers were Milan Larson, Wendell West, Cecil Warner, Kenneth Bishop, Robert Cunningham and Leonard Larson. Interment was in the family lot in the Maple Creek cemetery at Precept. The following relatives and friends from out of town attended the fun eral services Wednesday afternon for the late Max Hummel: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hummel. Garland. Nebr.; Ray J. Rummel, Neligh, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kunzman, Billy and Betty, md Mrs. Joe Southard, Weldona, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Eshel man; Franklin; Bernard Jacobs Madi son Lake. Minn.; Mrs. Lois Anderson, Sedalia, Colo.; Miss Muriel Glasson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Luft, Mrs. Eve Luft and Louie Hall, all of Almena, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Larson. Thelma and Henrietta, Ravenna, Nebr. The following friends of Hazard. Nebr., former home of Mr. and Mrs. Rummel: Whitman Trum ble, Mrs. Lottie Trumble. Mr. and Mrs. Daily, Junior, Harvey Wade, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aden and Prof. It. A. Garner of the Hazard high school and the following classmates of Max, Donald and Lois Seifert, Deloreus Wiest, Arleta Kelley, Vir ginia Graham, Loine Davis, Conrad Reinertson, Leonard and Milan Tar son. Beaver City (Nebr.) Times Tribune. Subscribe for the Journal. iooosoocosooaocoocoscooo I lVJar Or llo W 1 MEN'S WOOL SUITS SEE OUK WEST WINDOW Wescott's Sketch of Life of Agnes Smith, Old Resident Funeral Services Held at Presby terian Church at Murray Sunday Burial at Yovng Cemetery Mrs. Agnes H. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Archie M. Holmes, was born near Rock Bluffs, Nebraska on December 18, 1862. Her early life experienced the birth of Nebraska, and from such educational advan tages as were offered at t-hat lime, she gleaned an education which en abled her to begin a teaching career at the age of 18. This career car ried her through many of the dis tricts of Cass and Clay counties. Some of the residents of Cass coun ty recall her as their first teacher, nnd testify to her distinction as a teacher. In certain problem districts she succeeded in meeting insubordi nation with a firm discipline and a corresponding kindness which char acterized her life. On February 14, 1S9 1 she was united in marriage with William S. Smith of Ong, Nebraska and ended her teaching career. In 1903 they moved to Murray, Nebraska, where Mr. Smith engaged in the grocery business. In this work Mrs. Smith was a constant help-mate, and, until her last illness, was found in her daily tasks at the store. She was active in community affairs, and al ways encouraged worthwhile Im provement enterprises by her cooper ation. During her life in Murray, she was a faithful member of the United Presbyterian church, and served It many years ?s treasurer. She was a mainstay such worthwhile en deavors a the American Red Crrs nnd the y.'omen's Missionary Society o' the United Presbyterian church. Her many notable characteristics v.-on for her a host of friends who realize that the world has been mado a better place in which to live be en upp of her life. She departed this life on Septem ber 1, 1939 at the Clarkson hospital in Omaha after an illness of four week. She is survived by her hus band. William S. Smith; two sisters, Mrs. C. A. Itawls of Plattsmouth ami Mrs. D. R. Churchill of Twin Fall. Idaho; and three brothers, James W. Holmes of Plattsmouth. Troy S. Holmes of Chicago. 111., and Arthur E. Holmes of Santa Monica, Cal. Services were held on Sunday, September 3rd at the United Pres byterian church in Murray, the Rev. N'eil Stewart delivering the funeral sermon. The Horton funeral home of Plattsmouth was in charge of the ser vices. Favorite songs of the deceased "The 23rd Psalm" and "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cns.s" were sung by the boy's quartet of the United Pres byterian church comprised of: John Paris, Jr.. Dale Wohlfarth, Dale Iong and Harold Crier. Accompaniment was by Jane Boedckcr. Pall bearers were John Faris, Jr., Marion Wiles, Donald Nelson. Dale Wohlfarth, Stephen Wiles and Dale Long. In terment was at You nir '-emetery. From Tuesday's Daliy Mrs. George Jordan tieparted this morning for Ix-xington, Nebraska, where she will enjoy a visit there with relatives ard friends for a few days. Harold Tool, former resident of Murdock, vas here from Denver t day to enjoy a visit with the old time friends and looking after some mat ters at the court house. School will be starting soon. Will your car be goinff to school this year? INSURE FOR SAFETY A split-second accident may cost you the savings of a life time. Call or see INSURANCE- AND BONDS PHONJ- 16 Plattsmouth u- . ri lie ivnw'