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MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1940. PIATTSMQUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE Elmwood News Mrs. Minton V. Wood was spending a number of days duriDg last week at the home ol friends In Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Duck were In Lincoln last Monday visiting with friends and also looking after busi ness matters. Mi, and Mrs. Ralph Green were in Lincoln for over the week end where they were enjoying a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Max Lamb. M. R. Swegeman of Eagle was a visitor in Elmwood last Wednesday morning with a load of corn which he was having ground Into feed for the stock, at the mill. Maurice Penterman who works for the T. W. Engle Lumber company was working on a brooder house last Wednesday morning when we were in Elmwood and about had one com pleted. Prof. Noel Tyson who is engaged in educational work in the west was a visitor over the week end in Elm wood and guest of his mother, Mrs. Ii. A. Tayson, and also visited other relatives and friends while here. Henry Crozier, representing his interests and that of Knude Jensen, both of Weeping Water in their property here was in town Wednes dayof last week making some changes and alterations in the building east of the post office, which is being occupied by Albert Prince. George P. Kuntz has been suffer ing much from frequent attacks of rheumatism and has been bo he up his herd of milk cows in the eve ning on his horse, but we would not say cowboy, but take " it from us George can do whatever comes to his hand when needed. Have a good time out there George, there is plenty of room. Ladies Met at Church. The Ladies Aid society of the Elmwood Methodist church met last Tuesday afternoon at the parlors of the church, loking after the wrrk which came before them. They also enjoyed a luncheon. Among other things was the arranging of a mother-daughter banquet for Thurs day, May 16th, in the church base ment. Mark this date on your cal endar and plan to be there. Other notices will appear later. Enterprising Set of Girls. The Ladies Aid of the Elmwood Christian church, who have been conducting food sales at various business houses, have found it often inconvenient to the businesshouses and the society to conduct sales as heretofore. Now they have rented the room next to the barber shop of George Eidenmiller, where they will hold food sales and other activties as they desire. A number of the ener getic workers of the church were actively engaged in cleaning the room that they might have it in best condition when an - occasion called for its use. This looks like a good move on the part of the ladies. Will Give Benefit Gathering. Of course they bank on people de- could not get about and, pursue his Isiring to enjoy themselves and having daily activities and has been com Tflled to remain at home. His many friends are hoping for a speedy re covery. Dr. G. G. Douglas sustained a fall while walking along the street, his foot striking an obstruction and throwing this gentleman down, caus ing an abrasion ot- the skin on his face, but while it pained and did not add so much to his personal ap pearance it did not materially injure him. He will soon be all right again. Fred Wilkin has been papering and decorating the home of James Earto, and has the place transformed from the appearance in bleak winter into a place, of beauty for the spring. Harry A. Williams "has not been feeling so well but has kept going arid is'tiow somfe better again, ".which all are pleased to know. this in view the ladies of the Elm wood Woman's club, are endeavoring to turn this desire to their good and that of the Elmwood public li brary, as they have arranged for holding at the Elmwood community building a card party for the bene fit of the public library. The date has been set for Wednesday, March 27th. Having Office Redecorated. The office of Dr. O. E. Liston, which seems to be' always immaai Ute, is being redecorated that it imy continue to be the well appoint ed place whic hit has been. The work is being done by Henry Mon-ning. Ladies' Aid Society Meets. The members of the Ladies' Aid society of the Elmwood Christian church met at the church parlors Tuesday afternoon of last week when tl ey arranged for the further work of I his organization and aid to the church. A 'lunch was served at the cltee of the meeting. Fred Detmer Accidentally Shot. Fred Detmer, formerly of Elmwood and a number of places in Cass coun ty, but for several years making his home near Imperial. Nebraska, en gaged in farming tnd stocking rais ing business, was accidentally 6hot and killed last week. Their daugh ter,. Phyllis was in a Wauneta 'hos pital a short distance away and the wifj and mother there to care for the daughter. Another daughter was in Denver attending school, while the son was working about the farm home. Some troublesome cattle had been breaking from the pasture, and i Detmer had gone with his car to the place to round up the cattle. taking a shot gun along to round them up, and apparently had gotten out of the automobile and was re moving the gun when it must have caught and was discharged, killing Mr. Detmer, who was found dead by the car. Mr. Detmer was slightly over fifty years of age ond had a familp of wife, two daughters and one son. He was well known in the vicinity and the many friends are. nained to learn of his death. He was buried in the west. Wabash News Henry A. Crozier of Weeping Wa ter was calling on his friend, Sher man William Hardaway during the past week. John Wood was getting ready to plant his potato crop last week and staying about the shop for whatever work might come his way. Frank Reese, Hobert Hensen, Harry Dehnlng and others were get ting up and sawing wood Just now; between the winter and the coming spring woTk. L. R. Stanley had to makeNtwo trips to Lincoln last week, one for a truck load of seed potatoes and another for the usual consignment of groceries for the store. Along with the farm work H. H. Gerbeling is able to do the work at the home for the wife who was spending several days last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Lloyd McCoy in Lincoln. P. H. Clark was loking after busi ness matters and visiting with friends in Weeping Water one day last week. He was so he could get out as there is gravel one mile south and then good hard rock road to Weeping Water. On Wednesday of last week meat man "Sam" was knocking at the door of the store and bringing meat for the hungry. He had not been here for a month owing to the aJ most impassable roads, but was greeted with a smile when he came last wee. Louis Scvhmidt, the road man has been hard at work on the roads and which has been productive of good results, for out of what seemed to look hopeless he has brought out some fair road3 and is doggedly sticking at the worst places that all roads may be traveled. ; Last Wednesday H. H. Gerbeling was busying himself in sowing grass seed on his pasture which on ac count of the extreme dry seasons just past had become almost denuded of grass. But with the promise of an abundance of moisture he is sowing his grass seed broadcast that the stock may all have a bite. STARLINGS STUMP KANSAS MANHATTAN, Kas. (UP) Stories that starlings become carnivorous and attack cattle when snow covers the ground and cuts off their natural food supplies are true, Dr. Roger C. Smith, professor of entomology at Kansas State College, said today. This winter the tiircU have been particularly plentiful. In Oklahoma City, a police squad wasted a truck load of fireworks in an attempt to dislodge a flock of starlings from a department store. In another city, it was reported that starlings drove pigeons from a farmer's cote and ate the squabs. When millions of fish died in south Kansas streams because of ice, starlings swooped down in droves to feast. A Kansas farmer fatally shot himself trying to drive starlings from his barn. Dr. Smith said snow had covered starlings' natural food sources and they had taken not only to picking grubs from the backs of cattle, but also to eating patches of hide. Dr. A. L. Goodrich, Kansas State orni thologist, and Dr. Smith examined a herd of steers which starlings had attacked. Dr. E. G. Kelly, extension entomologist, reported stampeding cattle frequently hurt themselves try ing to escape the birds. Starlings stout, metallic, pur- ALVO Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hardnoak spent Sunday with Henry Miller. Margaret Jean Stroemer is spend ing her vacation with her folks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor spent Tuesday evening at the Ellis Mickle3 home. Bobby Clapp of Lincoln is spend ing his Easter vacation with his grandmother, Mrs. Bailey. Grace Muenchau who atttends Peru Normal at Peru came home Thursday evening for Easter vaca tion. Clayton and Herbert Cheever of Lincoln are spending Easter vacation with their grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Winn. v Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver at tended the funeral services for Mrs. Burkquist held at Waverly Thursday of last week. ' Mrs. Jesse Williams and Mrs. El mer Klyver attended the Prairie Home Ladies' Aid meeting Thurs day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norris of Weep ing Water and Clarence Norris and family of Lincoln were dinner guests it the W. L. Copple home Sunday. Mrs. Maves of Lincoln visited her sister, Mrs. Raymond Heirs from sisted during her absence. Friends extend sympathy to Miss Smock. Mr. and Mrs. John Wood3 of Te cumseh drove to Alvo Sunday to visit Mrs. Woods' father, Mr. Henry Mill er. Mr. and Mrs. Woods went to Tecumsch last fall where John Woods Is working at a butcher shop. Returns Home. Mr. Henry Miller vTio lias been spending the winter with his son, Archie and family returned to his own home last week. Mr. Miller is gettin grcady to make his garden. Wednesday of last week until Tues- plish-plumed birds with short, stubby day of this week when she returned tails and long, sharp beaks were .heme. brought to this country in 1S90 to fight English sparrows. Since then they have spread westward, and the bird has been in Kansas for 10 years. Most birds specialists are alarmed over the spread of the starling, which has not harmed the sparrow and has become a pest in its own right. It has already appropriated the nests of use ful birds in the east, has caused a marked reduction of native birds, and it is expected that spread of the starling in Kamsas will upset the balance in native bird population here. Was at Hospital for Treatment. Watson Jones, who has been troubled with a growth on his head and neck with symptoms of mastoid, which was giving this gentleman ., 'tii. .! fcolin Elmwood, came to this portion of nrvan Memorial hosnital where he Lived Here for 60 Years. John Kuntz who farmed west of Elmwood for many years and has sinc retiring been making his home Attend Bryan Birthday Gathering. In honor of the birthday anniver sary of Wm. J. Bryan, the "Great Comomner". which was held at Lin coln last Tuesday evening by his host of friends of Lincoln and other portions of Nebraska of which there was a large number assembled to do his name honor, was Mi3s Myrtle Wood, of Wabash, who was always an admirer of the sterling character of this great man. A large number of the admirers cf this man were there and all enjoyed the very fine gathering, the good fellowship and as well the very fine eats. Jcurnal Job Printino pleases. The bridge club met at the heme -f Mr?. Ellis Mickles for a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday. The ladies play ed bridge after a bounteous meal. Mrs. Ted McCartney of Eagle was one of the ladies present. Mrs. Raymond Heirs visited Mrs. Carl Bornemeier of Murdock on Tues day. Mrs. Bornemeier has been ill for seme time and just recently re turned home from taking treatment at the Dieter hospital at-Otoe. Miss Smock returned to her school duties Monday after being absent for a few days because of the death of her father. Mrs. Lee Coatman as- Entertains Club. Mrs. W. L. Capple was hostess to the Alvo Woman's Reading club on Thursday afternoon at her home. The ladies present enjoyed a very pleasant afternoon and an Interesting I program that was given by Mrs. Charles Edwards, Mrs. H. L. Borne meier and Mrs. Hammel which was an Easter program. The hotess served delicious ice cream and cake. school yards asked for donations ot hardwood trees to plant la the back ground of the school yards. Wesleyan Uni. Present Program. The music department of the Wes leyan university presented a most en tertaining program fcr the March meeting of the P.-T. A. Wednesday evening at the school house. The girls glee club directed by Mr. A. L. Boberg, was heard In two group of beautiful songs. Other spec ial numbers were two readings by Miss Margaret Thomson; solos by the glee club director,' Br. Boberg and solos by Miss Harkleroad and Miss Perkins. The program was immensely en Jryed and largely attended. The group came in a chartered tu3 and were accompanied by Dr. Hunter, field manager for the Wesleyan uni versity, also a fcrmer 'ptsstor of the Alvo church. A group of mothers of the organ ization served refreshments at the close cf the entertainment. William Timblin. chairman of the tree planting committee for the Wm. Rosenow Passes Away. William Rosenow, 68, one of the earlier settlers near Elmwood passed away Monday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Clarence Bucknell of the Alvo community. Mr. Rosenow was born fn Germany and came to Elmwood when a small child. Funeral serices were held Tues day afternoon at the Elmwood Methodist church. The Odd Fellow lodge members held special services at the grave. Mr. Rosenow leaves to mourn his passing a daughter, Mrs. Bucknell and a son, Roy of Elmwood and three grandchildren. Mrs. Eucknell and family have the heartfelt sympathy of their friends. Dockaqa facTtTTTe ma Plaits mouth an ideal factory site. Wel come and a splendid opportunity to expand should bo an Induce ment to those contemplating a change in location from the more thickly populated centors and flood areas of the east i 0 1 Five Room All Modern HOME i Paved Street House in Good Condition Priced Right at $1500.00 SEE The Mostf Remarkable 5-VoSums MISTOMYol tl roit llllAtt SIZI Dlvx had a diagnosis of the affllcation to determine what treatment was neces sary to pursue for its cure. Well, They Are at it Again. And that is flue as to that also. Frank Dean, director of the recrea tion interests of Elmwood has gotten the croquet mallets and balto out and the state some 63 years ago. In con versation with the writer, he had to say that the neighborhood of Elm wood and all Cass county is an ex cellent place to make one's home. A feitile soil, a moderate climate and a lace where if a person desired to wc rk he.can realiza a good profit from his labor. Mr. KunU speaking of Cass county said that since he had been a resident of near Elmwood that Bavs Home in Wabash. There is no peace like, where in home land or on some foreign shore and as a family begins to grow up about one, he more forcibly realizes it with each recurring year. Harry Dehnning has been making his home with his family in Wabash, and with every month has had to part company wit the price of the rent. So recently he made a trade whereby he acquired the title to a piece of property In Wabash, making the pur chase of the L. B. Stanley place. Now when this ha3 been paid fr it will be their very own from founda tion stone to the very topmost shingle on "Our Home Sweet Home." the boys going it again. This cro quet court has provided much pleas- faad frequent,y made vlslt8 to ure for the ones desiring to piay. Plattsmputh but tnat ln the 60 years We expect scon to see the players out in force and enjoying the fine weather and the healthful exercise. Not Feeling the Best. The veteran rural mall carrier, Emmett Cook, who has not been feel ing so well had to desist from work ing for a time and last week went to Lincoln where at a hospital he underwent a slight operation 'and v;a3 Teccivtng treatment. During the time he wa3 away the route was taken care cf by hi3 substitute,' Ken rcth West. The friends of Mr, Cook ere hoping he may soon be well and able to assume his regular duties on the mall route. , he had been in the court house at Plattsmouth but one time which was some seventeen years ago. He said as ho had no business there he did not go, and believe;! that a good practice. SHOULD CAMPAIGN FOR Y07TTH WASHINGTON, March 23 (UP) Representative Ross Collins, D., Miss., today urged all members of the house to campaign for a J1Q0, 000,000 national "'youth appropria tion for next year. 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