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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1939. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTTRHAL PAGE SEVEN Weeping Water Miss "Erma Caha visited at her Lome near Wahoo over the week end. Miss Ruth ThomiBon spent the week end with relatives at Syra cuse. Mies Maude Holden, one of our high school teachers, spent the week end at Grand Island with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Baldwin are enjoying a visit from Mr. Baldwin's In-other, Orien Baldwin, of Denver. Mrs. Carl Nefske, son Gale and daughters. Jennie and Neva, visited in York Saturday at the home ot Mrs. Nefske's parents. Glen Cole and wife, of Hamlin, Illinois, visited in Weeping Water and Nehawka during the past week, returning home last Friday. The Cole Motor company, along with Ford dealers everywhere, is ex hibiting the new 1940 car that has just been placed on the market. Rev. J. C. Nyrup and Mrs. Nyrup, of Curtis, were visitors at the home of Mrs. Nyrup's mother, Mrs. Fred Gorder, from Monday until Thurs day. J. E. Renner was in Plattsmouth Monday on business and was able to dispose of a team of horses which the folks had there and were not using, thus saving having to feed thj?m over the winter. Mrs. Clarence Terrigue went to Lincoln Friday to join her husband, who expected to be in Lincoln for four days as supply agent for the Northwestern railroad. Mrs. Ferri gue had been visiting with her moth ' er, Mrs. McNamee. for a few weeks. Mrs. L. D. Switzer and son Dean returned home last week from Sher idan, Wyoming, where Mrs. Switzer las been visiting with her son, Wayne Switzer, since the first of June. Dean went to Sheridan in August and remained and brought bis mother home. Sam Baker, who lives on the Spohn farm east of town, was un fortunate last week when a team which he was driving while shuck ing corn became frightened and ran away. While trying to check them, ?,'r. Eaker was thrown down and had the bene in his ankle cracked. W. E. Paiiueter, of Greenwood, vis ited at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick, Monday, on his way to the western part of the state. Mr. Palmeter departed for Cedar Rapids, where he will visit fcr a time at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Babbitt, a "brother and sistcrin-law. '"!' O. A. Olive, of Williston, North Dakota, has been visiting at the home of his brother George Olive and at the home of his nephew, Ben Olive, as well as with old ffiends in this vicinity. Mr. Olive was engaged in the ranch business in the vicinity o Williston for a number of years, but is now retired. Miss Helen Gorder drove down from Grand Island Saturday and ac-t-c mpanicd by her mother, Mrs. Fred Gorder. went to Omaha to consult a doctor about her ear, which had been giving her trouble during the past week. They spent Saturday right with Mrs. J. E. Mulick and returned heme Sunday afternoon. Miss Gorder returned to Grand Island Monday morning. The girls belonging to the organi zation known as the Standard Bear ers, and a few friends were invited to the home of Margaret Baker, daughter of Sam Baker, on Tuesday evening to help her celebrate her birthday. Everyone had a fine time and enjoyed the delicious refresh If You Were Sued for 0,000.00 or $1,000.00 as a result of an accident with your automobile What Would You Do? An insurance policy with this agency would answei all the questions and pay all the bills! Why not Insure Today with Phone- 16 Plattsmouth INSURANCE- TtC ments that were served by Mrs. Bak er, and all left wishing Margaret many happy returns of the -day. Tc Organize Townsend Club Two of the state officers were in town this week arranging for a meeting of the "Townsendites" to be held at the Danish hall Saturday evening, when they expect to orga nize a Townsend club. Attendng Meeting at Diller Mrs. Ole Olsen, Mrs. Mogens John son and Rev. G. S. Hunt left Tues day morning for Diller to attend the Lincoln Association of Congregation al churches, of which Mrs. Olsen is president of the Woman's division. The association convenes Tuesday afternoon and lasts through the day Wednesday. t Former Citizens Here Sam Smith and Elmer Lahey, who have been located at Greeley, Colo rado, where they are engaged in the service station business and operate a number of stations in that vicin ity, arrived in Weeping Water last Saturday and have been visiting here since then. They will return home the latter part of this week. The boys report very god suc cess in the conduct of their business in the west. Home After Vacation Miss Helen Lane, who has been en joying a two weeks' vacation, spent much of the time in Omaha, where she was a guest at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Schleiter and Mr. and Mrs. Max Richards. Mrs. Schleiter and Mrs. Richards are sisters of Miss Lane. Open Winter Club Season The Friendly Ladies opened their winter season with a contract bridge party at the home of one of their members, Mrs. Emerson Dowler. A lelicicus lunch was served at the con clusion of the card games. Two Saw Football Game Last Saturday four young men of Weeping Water, Russell VanEvery. Robert Rains, Billy Van Every and Ralph Rains, went to Lincoln ex pecting to see the football game, but found the admission price was $2 for a bleacher seat. Having only slightly over $4 between them, they drew lots to determine which two of them would see the game. We did not learn which of the two saw it, 01 the two who didn'.t... i. Flayed a Unique Game Miss Mamie Michelsen, who is the gardian of the Weeping Water Camp fire Girls, accompanied the group to the old mill southeast of town, and with this historic old building as a starting point, instituted the game of Hare and Hounds. That portion ot the girls who were designated as hares, departed first and as they con tinued their way through the woods, left a bit of something here and there, which the girls designated as hcunds and starting later in pursuit were to use as clues in following the trail of the hares. It was a most in teresting game. Standard Bearers at Omaha Mrs. Clyde Fitzpa trick, accompan ied by eleven members of the Stand ard Bearers, went to Omaha last week to attend the Young Peoples meeting in connection with the meeting held at the Tearl Memorial church. They were made happy by the fact that they received a beau tiful brass bowl, which had been brought from India, as an honor for having the largest group of young people from any one church present at the young people's banquet. The bowl was presented by Mrs. Z. W. Gunckel, superintendent of the Young People's group. Addresses were given by Miss Betty Long, of China, and Dr. Mary Shannon, of India. The young ladies who accompanied Mrs. Fitzpatrick were Eileen Stubendick, Eunice Garrison, Maxine Grubb, Laura Littonn, Virginia Johnson, Vera Jean Johnson, Mary Wade, Edith Wade, Margaret Baker, Vivian Baker, Eilene Fitzpatrick and Jean Scheesley. McMaken Home Located North End 11th St. Modern Home with three acres ground ; small fruit, grapes. Immediate possession ; SEE EAGLE NEWS ITEMS Mrs. L. W. Piersol is quite ill. We hope her condition will improve soon. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Venner of Lin coln visited Mrs. Emma Judkins last Sunday evening. Mrs. Etta Trunkenbolz is visiting her son, Charles Trunkenbolz and family in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Allen of Lin coln called Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. E. Allen. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Sexton spent Sunday with their daughter, Mrs. John Rockenbach, Jr., and family. Mrs. Fred Wulf entertained the Dorcas society in the church parlors on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Trimble and family motored to Palmyra last Sun day and visited relatives at the Tom Belle home. The Trinity Lutheran Aid met at the church with Mrs. Elmer Judkins as hostess on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Elmer Frohlich entertained the Methrdist Ladies' Aid society in the church parlors Wednesday after noon of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy and family of Omaha spent the week end with Mrs. Kennedy's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Smith. . Dennis Hinebaugh and family moved from near Lincoln into the south part of Mrs. Lydia Williams' home on Friday of last week. Richard West of Madison, Nebras-: ka, spent last Saturday with his par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde West and grandmother, Mrs. Irene McFall. Floyd Hursh came from Grand Is land last Saturday evening and visit ed until Sunday evening with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hursh. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Judkins moved cn the farm owned by Mrs. Emma Do ran on Monday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Judkins have lived in Lin coln for a number of years. Word reached Eagle the latter part of last week that Mrs. Ora Shultz had passed away at her home in Colorado. Mrs. Schultz was a sister-in-law of Mrs. Mary Lanning. R.i B. Morgan is visiting several days this week with Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. S. E. Allen. He plans- to return to Lincoln where he is em ployed the latter part of the week. A number of people from the Eagle community attended the fun eral services-'on Tuesday afternoon of this week at Palmyra for Miss Buelah McKay. Buelah received her education in the Eagle schools and is well known to many here. Sym pathy is extended her father, and all other relatives in this commun-tiy- , Birthday Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Adams ami family entertained at a dinner liist Sunday in honor of Laverne Strad ley's fifteenth birthday anniversary. The following guests were pres ent: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Newsham and daughter, Buelah, Eugene Strad ley, Mr. and Mrs. De Alton Fulmer, and Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Stradley of Creenwood; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Stradley and Mrs. Gertrude Stradley and son, Leonard of Waverly; Mr. and, Mrs. Will Dasher, Donald and Dorothy Stradley of Plattsmouth; Grandma Cooper. Mrs. Lydia Wil liams and Miss Merna Stradley of Eagle. Methodist Church Notes. Ernest Metzger, pastor G. H. rahner. S. S. Supt. 10 a. m. Sunday school. 11 a. m. Morning worship. 6:30 p. m. Epworth League. . 7:30 p. m. Evening worship. If you haven't been attending ser vices regularly, plan to start next Sunday. Everyone is welcome to at tend all the services each Sunday. Choir rehearsal w ill be held Thurs day evening of each week. Rally Day was observed last Sun day. In spite of inclement weather, a good sized audience was present to enjoy the special program and the basket dinner. Obituary of Mrs. George Eciter. Magdalena Ried Reitter was born on the 15th day of December, 1867, at Keokuk, Iowa, the daughter of Juliu3 Ried and his wife Magdalena Viox Ried. As a young lady cf 14 years she "ame with her parents to Nebraska in 1881. .The growth and develop ment of this part of the state for some 58 years has been but the ac tivity of the passing day for her. On the 23rd of April, 1892 she was united in marriage to John. George Reitter and their heme was estab lished in the Eagle community. Thus for 47 years Eagle has been the scene of activities of her life. Her interest, while centering in her home and family life, reached out into the life of the community. Her church was very dear to her. Provisions of 1940 AAA Have beenApproved Provisions Will Be Made Known to Farmers in Plenty of Time to Plan Cropping Operations Provisions of the 1940 AAA farm program have been approved and will be made known to farmers in plenty of time for them to plan cropping operations before planting time, at has been announced by the Cass County Agricultural Conserva tion committee. Committee members called atten tion to a recent statement by Secre tary of Agriculture Henry A. Wal lace concerning next years' program. The secretary said that "Thorough considers tion was given to the pres ent European situation and its pos sible effect on American agriculture when the 1940 program was draft ed. The aim of this program is to maintain a production of farm com modities in the country which will balance with the demand, whatever that demand may prove to be, and to maintain and in prove the fer tility of our farm land. Farmers' in terests are carefully guarded in this program, which also serves the pub lic interest." The provisions of the program dealing with agricultural conserva tion measures closely follow those in ffect this year and are based on farmer recommendations. The wheat allotment of 62 mil lion acres seven million acres larger than the 1939 allotment al ready has been announced, as have tentative wheat conservation and price adjustment payments which will total from IS to 22 cents per bushel next year. Acreage goals for other major crops together with rates cf payment will be establish d later in view of developing condi tions. The 1940 range rrogram will ilso be announced later. Changes in the 1940 program re cognize special conditions in certain areas and emphasize soil conserva tion on all farms the country ovev. An important provision which will encourage further soil conservation on small farms insures that as much as $20 may be earned on every farm participating in the program. An other important conservation provi sion will encourage' the planting of forest trees on farms by allowing farmers to earn tip to $30 for tree planting, in additiou to the-regular coil-building allowance for the farm. Soil-building practices have been provided to meet more adequately the needs for soil observation and special emphasis will be given to conservation cf wildlife. She found a speciaT'interest in the activities of the Ladies' Aid society of the Trinity Lutheran church, of which church she was a member for ;many years. Many are the memories of hours and days of neighborly kindness and helpfulness in time of sickness and need, memories that linger in minds of so many who have called her neighbor and friend. Seemingly in good health for her years and going about the daily task with a zest and joy that lightened every task, she was suddenly stricken on the evening of October 4th and passrl away the morning of the 6th at the age of 71 years, 9 months and 21 days. She is survived by her husband; two sons. George Julius of Merridian, California and Arthur Ried of Hast ings; five daughters, Mary Adams of Lincoln, Fred and Caroline of Eagle. Matilda Lee of Los Angeles and Elizabeth Plymale of Millard, Ne braska. Besides this immediate family two brother and one sister share the sor row of hpr passing. Christian F. Ried of Palmyra and Charles W. Ried of Syracuse , and Mrs. Ricka Johnson of Merna. "I fear no foe. with Thee at hand to bless; Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness; Where is death's sting?, where, grave thy victory? I triumph still, if Thou abide with me! "Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes; Shine thro the gloom and point me to the skies; Heaven's morning breaks, and earth's vain shadows flee, In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me." Funeral services were held Mon day, October 9th at 2 p. m. in the Methodist church with R. E. Range ler officiating. Burial in Eagle ceme tery. No deserving poor refused. Portei Funeral Heme, Nebraska City. Deeds. Mortgages and all sorts of legal blanks fcr sale at th Journal office. UNION ITEMS. Nehawka ball team came to Union last Friday where they played with the Union team, the home team win ning 19 to 6. F. Harris and son Sterling were called to Weeping Water last Monday where they had some busi ness matter to look after. Mrs. A. L. Becker was guest of her son Henry R. Becker and fam ily when they went to Nebraska City to attend the Apple Festival. Miss Betty Gruber had as her guest over Sunday at the home of her parents Simon Gruber and wife, Miss Martha Howard of Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. D. Karnopp and their little laughter were over to Lincoln last Sunday visiting at the home of the parents of Mr. Karnopp for the day. Thomas Chapman and wife and their litle daughter of Springfield were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Whitworth of Union. Mrs. C. F. Harris has been visit ing for a number of days at the home of her sister, Mrs. Ella Daniels of Wymore, where she has been enjoy ing the visit very mwh. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Freeman and on of Avoca were enjoying a visit over the week end at the home of the parents of Mrs. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Midkiff. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Ne braska City were visiting for the evening last Sunday at the home cf the parents of Mrs. Peters, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning and Lucean. Mr. and Mrs. Simon Gruber and "hildren. Rex and Delaine were in Nebraska City last Saturday night where they were enjoying the parade as well as visiting with friends. Mary Becker was in Omaha last Sunday visiting her friend. Mrs. R. E. Foster at the hospital. Mr. Fos ter and family were in Omaha to visit with the wife and mother. Howard D. Bugsby and wife, ac companied D. Ray Frans to Nebras ka City last Saturday night where they enjoyed viewing the parade and other festivities of the Apple Festi val. The fire department have arranged to present a play this coming Fri day night for the benefit of the de partment, and have been rehearsing the production which is called "A Woman Sweating." A number of the business men of Union were interested in a very en joyable dance whieh they sponsored last Saturday night and which proved such a success that another one is to be held this coming Saturday. Miss Iola McQuinn of Omaha was a guest Saturday night and Sunday nt the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McQuinn southeast of Union and also visited with a num ber of friends, returning to her em ployment in Omaha Sunday night. County Register of Deeds Ray Becker and wife were guests last Sunday at the home of his parents, Mi. and Mrs. A. L. Becker where also was visiting Roy F. Becker and wife with their little daughter, Mary Ann, all enjoying the visit very much. Edward Midkiff, manager of the Union service station, accompanied by his son, Matthew cf Nehawka were over -to Lincoln last Saturday, quests of the oil company from which Mr. Midkiff purchases his goods, where there was much speaking on the subject of oil and gasoline, and which was closed by a banquet. Donald Hoback who recently en listed in the air service of your Uncle Samuel, left Fort Crook last Sunday for his training quarters, but Vfrre departing wrote a letter stating that he was liking the army life very well. Soon the folks here pxnect to hear from him again telling where he went and what department he is to be in. Henry H. Becker, who is a hustler when it comes to work was sawing ?ome lumber at the home of James Roddy last week, and was called jfrom there to the home of Roy Clar ence to dig a well, but broke his Jrill bit and had to go to Omaha for mother which he was unable to find nd, so next day had to make a trip to Beatrice before he was able to get the needed article. Mrs. R. E. Foster who has been at an Omaha hospital for some time and where she underwent a major oper ation last week is reported as getting along nicely. This will be excellent news for her host of friends. All are hoping fcr a speedy recovery. Csleratd Thre Birthdays. Lest Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn at Union was gathered a large number of friends who had come together to appro priately celebrate the birthday of Miss Wilraa Pickard of Plattsmcuth. Phillip F. Rihn and Loy Pell; both cf-Union. A very pleasant day was THE CORNHUSKER ROUNDTABLE a its . r- if Bob Ruessell, official Nebraska University football announcer (to right of mike) and Fred Dawson, former Nebraska V coach .(back of mike) lead a spirited discussion on the Nebraska-Minnesota game in the football talkfcst, "The Cornhusker Roundtable," heard every Sunday at 12:30 p. m. over KFAB and KOIL. The other three men in the picture are John Q. Fan and two of his friends. They raise many a question every Sunday which Russell and Dawson try to answer in this lively 30 minute all-football program. spent as well as a fine dinner enjoy ed. Mr. and Mrs. John Alwin of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Maude Burley cf Omaha were among the guests. Celebrated Fifth Birthday. The little son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Horn, Leo, was passing his fifth birthday anniversary last Sun day and the same was celebrated at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Horn, which was attend ed by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ehlers of near Union as well as the entire Ehlers faoily who reside mostly In Otoe county. Visited in Union Sunday. Mrs. George P. Barton who for many years was a resident of Union and later with the husband moved to Falls City where they made their home until following the death of Mr. Barton, Mrs. Barton went to Lincoln to make her home. Mrs. Barton with her daughter and fam ily came to Union last Saturday. Mrs. Barton is a very close friend of Frank Bauer and sister, Miss Anna and visited over the week end at the Bauer home while Mr. and Mrs. M. F. O'Grady and two daughters, Misses Bible School Sunday, October lth "The Temptation of Jesus'' j :.; Matt. 4:1-11. .. -f The time had come for Jesus to begin the great work of redeeming the world, for which he had been thirty years in preparation; having been officially announced by John the Baptist as: "The Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world." (referring to Leviticus 16: 20-22. Please read) and divinely an nointed with the Holy Ghost, and by his Father declared as: "His belov eth son." So, there remained only the testing or proving of his quali fications. The test or trial is: Will he be able to overcome the prince of the powers of darkness, the adversary, the enemy of God and man, who caused man to break God s holy law and so forfeited his life. To this end, the Holy Spirit takes a hand in the testing; it is not the devil that brought on the testing, but God himself. The devil would bring out through temptations the bad in man; God by testing the good qualities! The devil becomes involuntarily the instrument in this drama, in which Jesus proves by overcoming the devil, and by the Father's approbation" that he is well qualified to be the world's Redeemer. The devil by tempting man in a garden, turned man out into a wilderness; Jesus being tempted in a wilderness, brings man back into a "prepared place for a prepared people." (See John 14:1 3; Rev. 21:1-5). The temptation takes on a three fold character, just like Adam and Eve: "The lust of the flesh, the lust of the eye, the pride of life." (I John 2:16). So, the holy writer tells us that Jesus was tempted "in all points . . . like as we are," there fore he can succor or sympathize with them that are tempted. (See Hebrew 2:18; 4:15). The analogy between the tempta tion of Adam and Eve and Jesus is very clear. The approach of Satin in each case is the same, namely, to create a doubt in the mind of his victim: "Hath God said?" "If thou be the Son og God!" The devil ap peals in both cases to the appetite the lust of the flesh. In the case of Jesus, it looked more reasonable, as he had fasted forty days like Moses and Elijh and was hungry. This was not the case in Eden. We would raise at thi& point- the question: Is it a sin to be tempted? We say, "No!" Many, yes, we say, all the saints have been sorely tempted and tried just like Jesus. ! I i 2 ; lf I 111 Jean and Mary went to Omaha to visit over Sunday, returning to Union Monday afternoon. They all visited for a time Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Taylor and later departed for their home in Lincoln. Most of the older inhabi tants of Union will remember Mrs. Barton and daughter Daisy. Celebrated Passing Birthday. October 8, 188S Henry H. Becker was born and last Sunday was 51 years of age. Mrs. Becker provided a very fine dinner which was enjoyed by a number of friends and Henry was well pleased to have good health and a disposition to continue his work and enjoying the fellow ship of his many friends. Fntsitained for Sunday Dinner. Mr. and Mrs. V,7. B. Banning were host and hostess last Sunday at their home in Union to a number of friends when a very fine dinner was served. There were there for the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Banning and 3on Lucean, Hallas Banning, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning, and Miss Amanda Uphoff, Helen Kohout and Ralp Hallock of Linooun; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Nebraska City. Lesson Study! By L. Neitzel, Murdock, Neb. Please read here Heb. 12:7-9. (;v Jesus does riot agree.' wilh the devil; that was Eve's downfall. In his thirty years of a secluded life, Jesus was not idle, but studied the srrintures. Proof of his knowledge is given here and in his discourses and answers to the Jewish leaders. We are deploring the fact that church members are not better acquainted with the scriptures. We have hd ample opportunity to see it in our wanderings over the country. Jesus overcame the first temptation easily; the devil could not answer back. Jesus had won the first round. The second trial was harder; the devil appealing to the lust of the eye; the beauty of the fruit caught Eve's eye and the desire was awak ened. In Jesus case, the devil used the same tactics but failed. He used the scriptures in this trial, which shows that he knows the scriptures, but either by design or ignorance, he does leave out of the quotation an essential part, "in all thy ways." Here is where he made a serious mis take. Men often say you can prove anything with the Bible, which only shows that they do not know how to read the Bible. Spiritual things must be spiritually discerned. Again Jesus answers the devil with scripture. (Deut. 6:16). The cast ing himself from the pinaele of the temple might have gained him some ! applause, but it could not save the world. Jesus won the second round. Now the devil grew desperate. He plays his last card. All is set on it. It was in such a test that satan fail frl and fell, bv not beinar willinir to I acknowledge the supremacy of the i Son. when he became the devil and bad to be cast out of heaven. Could he induce the son of God, in his weakened condition to bow to hiin, and accept from him all the kingdoms of the world, without suf fering (which he had no power to give away), it would seem an easy victory for Jesus and alluring; but he- hesitated not a moment to give a decision. "Thou shalt fear the Lord thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name." (Deut.. 6:13). Thus ended the royal battle, the devil was defeated, the victor was now entertained by angels. So can all that trust in God have the vic tory. No temptation is so great and fierce, but God has made a way of escape.- Ask the Savior to help you, strengthen, comfort and keep you; He is willing to aid you; He will carry ycu through. Ever looking un to Jesus. ,