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MONDAY, APBU 15, 1940. FLATTSliCTJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUBUAL PAGE FIVE Elmwood News Mrs. Fred Wilkins has been visit ing at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobs at Pawnee City during the past week. The Emil Bornemeier truck line delivered cattle to the Omaha mar ket Tuesday for George Kuntz, who had a very fine bunch of fat beeves that brought a commanding prke. William Westfall who has been hustling whenever the weather was fair, has his oats sown and much of the corn land ready for planting as Boon as the weather Is warm enough. William Schick, who live3 west of town, marketed sheep at Omaha last Tuesday. Cal Clarke trucked the load to market and both gentlemen looked after business In the metrop olis before returning home. Miss Voline Brunkow, who oper ates the beauty parlor next to the pest office, has been troubled with her tonsils for some time and was in Murdock last week, where she had them removed. She has been re covering most satisfactorily. Miss Dorothy Miller, who was named as census enumerator for Stove Creek precinct, has been ac tively at work during the past ten days and is making good progress de spite the fact that there are a large Dumber of questions to be asked of each applicant. Clarence Ohem has Just completed the decoration of the beauty parlor cf Miss Voline Brunkow, taking ad vantage of the time Miss Brunkow was in Murdock for the removal of her tonsils and the place wa3 closed, to get the job done. The room pre sents a greatly changed appearance. Mrs. Albert Printz is at Syracuse, locking after the household wrork at; the Peter Printz home while Mrs. Tetcr Printz and their daughter. Bet tie Lou, are at St. Mary's hospital in TTebrcska City. The latter, who is eight years eld, has ben suffering from r. severe case cf pneumonia, but is now reported r.s cutting along sat isTaetorily and past the most danger cus period. Hand Severely Cut While engaged in cleaning up f:mc rubbish near the store of Ralph Greene, William Hulfish received a revere cut on one of hi.3 hands from a piece of glass, which was among the rubbish.' The wound was dressed ot the office of Dr. O. E. Liston and tarring infection promises to heal rapidly. Jfip.-ny Bidding for Cream Business A Lincoln man has opened a cream station on south Main Btreet. This makes four In this line bidding for t!:e business which, at best, is none too plentiful. In addition there are a numcer or picK-up trucKs maaing; regular routes through this terri-j tory. Locks like the cows will havej to give a lot more milk or some of j these business institutions will have; to fold. Injuries to Face end Hand When Elmer Preston sought to lead an obstreperous calf , from the bnm to tho nntiir 1rt frr a hit nf green grass, the animal vaulted and!Proceeds t0 to, the new MaEley struck Mr. Preston, throwing him forcibly against the side of the stable find bruising his head and face until he looks like he had been at an Irish wake Elmer grabbed for the side of the door in order to establish a mooring and stop the wild animal, only to have his hand come in con tact with a protruding nail. This caused a deep gash in his hand. Although more than a week has elapsed, his eye is still disfigured, there is a cut on the side of his face and the hand injury is most painful. It was an experience that he does not care to repeat. Eevival Meetings Close The two weeks' evangelistic cam rnitn that has been in nrocreHS at; the Christian church came to a close Iv.st Sunday. Rev.- E. M. Hawkins, Ihe loral raster, was assisted by T. V. Hubbell. well known evangelist, cf Lincoln, and the meetings were first successful, resulting in a con querable increase in membership for the Elm wood church. Had to Increase Size of Garage George Eidenmiller, who has trad ed his eld car in on the purchase of n tipw 1040 Chevrolet, found upon r -quiring the new vehicle that the C3rage was too small to houBe it, crd now the genial tonsorialist has l o d to add to the length of the build in? in order to provide storage room for the car. CTicc Redecorated Marion McCrorey, manager of the Tiunkcnbolz service sta'ion, has re decorated, the interior cf the office, v hich now presents a much improv ed eprearance, with ne -.- paint and varnish on the walls and woodwork. Mr. McCrorey is conducting the busi ness by himself, putting in long hours on the job, but has relief at meal time from Clarence Ohme and Albert Kuntz, which enables him to get away long enough for his meals. MANLEY NEWS Norman Wilte returned to his home in Manley last Sunday, after a two weeks' visit in Lincoln. A large number of the eighth grade students of Manley were at Weeping Water Friday, where they were taking the eighth grade exami nations. Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stander were in Omaha last Saturday, where they were called to look after busi ness, and also enjoyed visiting with friends and relatives. t Oscar E. McDonald, who has dis posed of his recreation parlor, will engage in the writing of insurance, he informs the writer. He has had considerable experience in this line of work. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson and their twelve-year-old daughter were visiting their friend. Miss Lena Christensen, who makes her home with her sister, Mrs. Herman Rauth, for a short time Sunday afternoon. In line with the universal practice, ninth and tenth grade students of the Manley schools, under sponsor ship of their teacher, enjoyed Sneak day last Wednesday. They went to Omaha, where they visited many of the larger institutions and spent a most profitable day. Mrs. John C. Rauth, who has been seriously ill for more than a week past, was recovered sufficiently to be up and around the last few days. She and her sister, Mrs. Walter Mocken- haupt went to Avoca yesterday to attend the meeting of the Platts- mouth Deanery, which was held at the home of Mrs. C. O. Zaiser, presi dent of that organization. Rudolf Bergman drove to Flatts mcuth last Wednesday, taking Mrs. Emma Andrews and George Coon over to look after soma business in the ecunty seat. Harvey Bergman I was looking after business at the ) store during the forenoon, but had a j car of cement to unload for the lum ber yard during the afternoon, and Mrs. Eer store. man took his place in the Pinochle Party Wednesday The Altar Society of the Catholic church sponsored a pinochle party on Wednesday afternoon that wa3 quite largely attended. A number of ladies came over from Murdock to enjoy the afternoon. Tenders designation Mrs. Rtohlman, who has been a teacher in the Manley schools for the past three years, has been ten dered a government position paring more salary and so offered her res ignation, which has been accepted by the school beard. A young lady from Fremont has been secured to take her place. Benefit Card Party Sunday Yesterday at the Manley hall, a benefit card party was held, with the baseball team, which has been crga nfzed and is looking forward to a most successful season. Manley has always been loyal to its baseball a"u "u" "uooc Ul w the-wool baseball fans than most any town of its size in the state. We are sure the people turned out yesterday in good numbers to support this en terprise. To Have Team in League Baseball players cf this vicinity have organized a team, selecting Har vey Bergman as manager. The tcam will be members of the six circuit loop known as the Tri-Valley league. The other teams are Weeping Water, Greenwood, Ashland, Syracuse and Memphis. ? Tfce an tcam was scheduled to play a practice game witn riatts- mouth yesterday, and they are open for engagements at any and all times when'not otherwise playing regularly scheduled league games. Get in touch with their manager, Mr. Bergman. Change in Ownership The amusement parlor that haB been owned and operated by Oscar McDonald for a number of years, has been sold to Elmer Pearson of Have- lock, who is now in possession of the business. Mr. Pcar3on has owned tne building for some time and last week purchased the residence property of Miss Teresa Rauth, who has recently accepted a position as housekeeper fcr the Catholic parish house at Julian. This will make a fine resi dence property for the new proprietor ord his family, who have moved into the same and will make their future Lome tore. Subscribe for the Journal. AVOCANEWS Henry Jourgeson was under the weather during the past week, but was feeling better by Tuesday. Earl Freeman was called to Ne braska City last Monday to look after business matters, drivingover in his car. The ladies of the Holy Name Guild held a very successful food sale at the Marquardt drug store last Saturday. Herman Bose has bought what is known as the Jourgesen home in the north part of town and is moving in to the property. John Marquardt and Harold Green rod, w ho are working at Belleville, Kansas, sent last Sunday at the home of their parents in Avoca. ! The Avoca Woman's club sponsored a bake sale and waffle supper for the benefit of the Avoca library on last Saturday and were very successful, realizing a neat sum. Frank Bickford, of Lyman, Colo., who has been in the vicinity of Utica, looking for a place to farm this sea son, came to Avoca one day this last week to visit Fred Marquardt. Pall bearers at the funeral of the late Ralpr Harshman wrere selected from among his close friends, being Howard Dcdson, Roy Harshman, Oscar Zimmerer, Jay St. John, Gibb Kci3er and Carl Wessell. James McVey, formerly residing near N'ehawka, but now living on a farm near Palmyra, was in Avoca Tuesday evening, coming to secure some clover seed. He reports having zi acres m wneat, wnicn ne says is looking fine. The Avoca Garden club met last Monday afternoon with Mrs. Caroline Marquardt. A mcst interesting meet ing was enjoyed a3 this is the time of year when thoughts turn to the planting and cultivation of gardens and flcwcr bod3. Ccnrcencement Date Set The elate for the annual commence ment exercic3, to bo held at the sr-rool building ct S:D0 o'clock in the evening. There are to be seven grad uates this rear, four young ladies and three ycung men. Extending Water Service Fred Marqur.rdt, who has had a water s-upply system in his home, is extending the same to the home of his mother, located nearby, and now both hemes will have theadvantages of this modern convenience. rathe-" PisT'Oses of Business Bobbie McDonald and family were fit Manley last Sunday-for a visit at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. McDonald. While there, "ebbie assisted h"s father in taking an inventory of the stock and fixtures in the letter's recreation parlors, vs the latter has disponed cf the business nnd is planning on taking a well earned rest. Entertained Ueanery Hemters Mrs. C. O. Zaiser, who is president cf the Plattsmouth Deanery enter tained a group cf the members Sun day. Members were present from Plattsmouth, Weeping Water, Man ley and other points. At the conclu sion of their business session, a social hour, climaxed with a luncheon, was enjoyed. Fnneral of Ealph Harshman Funeral services for Ralph Harsh man, who met death early Sunday morning, were held at the Hobson funeral home at Weeping Water, con ducted by Rev. W. D. Lenker, ras tor of the Weeping Water Methodist church. Interment was in the Avoca cemetery. Close friends of the deceas ed man, acted a3 pall bearers. Mr. Harshman was 32 years old, married and the father of a four-year-old son. Besides the wife and son. other relatives survive. While en route home about one o'clock Sunday morning, his car slip ped into the ditch along the road side near the Avoca schools. As it settled against the tank, the exhaust pipe wbs closed, or partially closed. Mr. Harshman spent some time try ing to get the car out, but was un successful and went to the home of Edward Mcrley, asking that he phone Carl O. Zaiser to get the car out of the ditch. Unable to locate the lat ter, Mr. Harshman returned to again attempt it. At six o'clock Sunday morning, when Mr. Moreley arose, he noticed tho car sill in the ditch and hasten ed there. On arrhing he found Mr. Harshman in the car and the motor still running. Elmor Ilallstrom was called and they removed the body from tho car, using every possible means of renussitation, although it was apparent the unfortunate man had been dead for some time. PJattsmcuih offers a splendid market for farm produce. Local dealers always pay top prices. MURDOCK ITEMS Ed.Ganaway has been feeling the' effects of an attack of flu. The Murdock elevator reports a heavy demand for seed oats. Everett Lindall and mother were visitors in Eagle last Sunday.- Miss Voline Brunkow, who oper ates a beauty parlor in Elmwood, and her brother, Verle, had their tonsils removed last week by Dr. Formanak. Both are getting along very well. - M. R. Bouth, of Fremont, agent for the Equitable Insurance company, which concern has a number of farms in this vicinity, came to look after the interests of his company one day last week. Mrs. Elmer Schliefert, who has been a patient at a Lincoln hospital for some time, is reported recovering in a very satisfactory manner, and expects to be able to return home in the near future. A W. T. Engel truck from Dunbar brought a truck load of shingles to the Murdock yard one day last week and took back a load of cement. The local yard had just completed un loading a car of cement and had plenty on hand. Miss Lucile Backemeyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Backe meyer, is here from Cincinnati, Ohio, where she has a position as a regis tered nurse, to visit with her parents. A sister Is also located there in the same profession, but was unable to come heme at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Armstrong, Mrs. John Codingham, Mrs. O'Hare and Mrs. Hardingcr and daughter of Auburn, were in Murdock last Sat urday, doing some campaign for Mr. Armstrong, who was one of the can didates for the republican congres sional nomination. Mrs. Armstrong sr.d Mrs. Codingham are sisters ot Mrs. Clara Kroh while here. whom they visited I ended Twenty Pcund Salmon Cris and Morris Rkhr.rt, twin sons cf Mr. end Mrs. Carl Riehart, who have been living at Oregon City, Oregon, fcr a number of years, went fishing cne day last week in the Willamette river, .which flows near their heme, and succeeded in landing a twenty pound salmon. They im med:ately packed the fish and ship ped it to their part nts here. It ar rived in good cehlSTtTon and was greatly enjoyed by the parents as well a3 a number of their friends who were present at the fish dinner served by Mr. and Mrs. Riehart. Enjoyed Fine Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Julius Reinke enter tained at tinner Inst Sunday, having rs their guests Mr. and Mrs. John McKeo, son-in-law and daughter, and the children. All enjoyed the dinner of old fashioned farm cured meat which is a real treat at any time. little Change in Part? Affiliation At the primary election two years ago, there were 57 democratic and 10 G republican votes cast. This year the number of democratic voters was the same, 57, while the republicans increase 3, for 109. "Tho Old Cow Hand" Henry Amgwert, who conducts the Murdock Mercantile store and also feeds cattle a short distance south of town, has purchased a saddle horse, which takes the place of an automo bile in getting back and forth be tween town and the fcedlot. Not only is this handy, but Mr. Amgwert en joys the novelty of horseback rides, which is a practice of many in the city for the exercise and the health ful and cxhilcrating practice. Celebrating Two Events Re'. George Walters, pastor of the Evangelical church at Arlington, and his wife, who is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cakemeier, arrived at the Cakemeier home last Saturday for a visit. That day marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of Rev. Walters' pastorate at Arlington and also the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination as a minister. The church at Arlington celebrated the event during the day and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Walters came to the Cakemeier home, where an anniver sary supper was served. A number of cthcr3 were present, including Mrs. Wayne Schwartz who have been visit ing in Alvo, and Glen Peters and vifc cf Grcnnwcoa. Tne ladies are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Cake meier. Nic2 Return from Corn For seme time there have been plans worked out In different sec tions of the country whereby "church members donate land and aid irf its cultivation, as well as provide the pecd. with the revenue from their collective efforts going to carry on church work. Rev. F. C. Weber, who ministers to the Callahan church southwest of Murdock, interested members of the church in a similar undertaking, from which some $300 was realized. At Ithaca the venture was on a more extended scale and a total of 1630 bushels of corn were grown and sold, with 5900 in cash turned over to the church. 1 Here is a proposition for churches that may be having difficulty in rais ing money necessary to carry on the church program. The members can enter into partnership with the Lord and give of land, time or seed, pro ducing a good return. It is something worth thinking about and considering. Will Move House Ed Ganaway was in Lincoln last week for a visit at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Robson. He found them both recovering from attacks of llu. They were busy preparing to move their residence to a new location a distance of only some 30 feet from its present site. The basement has been dug and foundation laid. Jolly Neighbors' Club The Jolly Neighbors club met on April 3 with Mrs. Herman Wendt. Roll call was answered by "Imita tion of Birds and Their Life." For the program, the members discussed flowers. All members were present except one. A delicious lunch, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, angel food cake with apricot Bavarian cream and cof fee and was purchased by the dues given by the members throughout the club year. , Officers were elected for the com ing year. Those named were: Mrs. Pearl Wendt, president; Mrs. Mar tha Bronkow, vice president; Mrs. Gert Schliefert, secretary-treasurer; Mr3. Fred Wendt, social leader; Mrs. Elsie Wendt, reporter; Mrs. Elsie iVcn Sprecklen, pianist, and Mrs. Iola Wendt, courtesy. Tcnr Square Club Meets Four Square club met at the home of Mrs. Henry A. Tool, Tuesday even ing, April 9th. x The project leaders, Mrs. Harvey Schwab and Mrs. Vernon Schewe, presented the high lights of four les sons that had been missed. There will be among club members pleaty of foods from ' gardens; depth of moisture will be investigated; no hot. dry" winds will get through the improvised wind break, and each row will be measured and planted to spec ifi atiens. There will be invisible darns end ratches in' the repair of clothing and none will permit a knitted garment ever wearing out. That Mighty Mite of a Moth will be put cn the run or never allowed to find contentment in our closets or clothing. It has been discounted that a flying moth had finished its detri mental work, so catch him if you can. Where living Quarters are not ade quate for the orange crate closet, you may find it in basements, garages, toolhouses or where children play. The partitioned dresser drawer will make it possible for any man to find what he wants, and, think of the hours of time given women for rest, reading, writing or anything else which makes for happy family liv ing. Before the presentation of the les son, the music period was followed by the business session, at which time election of officers for the new year resulted as roiiows: Mrs. Elbert Miller, president; Mrs. George Kruse, vice president; Mrs. Vernon Schewe and Mrs. Alvin Back emeyer, project leaders; Mrs. Henry A. Tool, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Harvey Schwab, reading leader; Mrs. Lawrence Rase, music leader, and Mrs. A. J. Tool, news reporter. The club voted to affiliate with the County and State Council Demonstra tion clubs. An invitation was extend ed to Mrs. Helen Gayer, County Field Woman of the APC to be our guest April 15, when the club meets with Mrs. George Kruse. Mrs. Henry Backemeyer of the Good Luck club was a guest. Sev eral members were absent as they were working on the election boards, s?nee the primary election fell on the same date as our meeting. Completes 49 Years Here Forty-nino yeasr ago, April 7, the writer came upon the townsite of what was named by him, Murdock. This town was then a farm. Of all the first settlers there is no cne left besides the writer but Mrs. II. V. McDonald. The first railroad agent, E. E. Nees, is still living in Kansas City with his children. A. A. Long.: the next agent here, died long ago. Mr. Sterns followed him, but moved to Pontiac, Mich., where he died a few years later. Then came L G. Hornbeck, who is still with us. A. J. Tool is the next oldest in habitant, having been here 48 years, Outdoor Seed Way to Start AFTER FIRMING THE SOIL. GROW. NO NEED TO SHADE THEM. JUST KEEP SOIL MOIST. WATER AND PLACE 50X IN SUM AND SEEDLINGS WILL The usefulness of a "flat" or seed box is not confined to the early spring, when seeds may be started indoors, or in the hotbed and cold frame. Even after danger of frcst is over, and seeds might be sown directly in the ground, it will still pay to use the seed-box for the very small $eeds, like petunias; and for varie ties of both flowers and vegetables which require to be transplanted. The seed-box is under closer ob servation than even a seed-bed; it may be carried to a shady spot during an excessively warm spelL It can be kept where the hose is handy, and soaked daily. The seed ling plants may be kept growing without a check, and, when they are ready to move, transplanting may be more easily performed by carrying the flat directly to the spot where the plants are to be set out The managements the "flat" is the same, w-hether it be used out doors or indoors. The . standard sizes range from 12x18 to 14x20 inches, 4 inches deep. They are nailed together loosely, and it is not necessary to bore holes in the bot tom for drainage, as excess water will escape through the cracks. The flat should be filled with a ne loam, preferably sifted to ct coming May. The writer and Mr. Tool have conducted hardware stores ever since, with good success, in the most amicable way as competitors. They Lave seen the town grow to be cne of the most substantial villages in the county. While all other busi nesses have undergone many changes, tte hardware stores remained in the same hands; a record that has no equal anywhere. The moral lone or Murdock is very high. The community and coun try around it is Cod-fcaring, church going, and always was. Things that wculd be a detriment to youth and o p Merchants Drawing Wednesday to Saturday Specials School Tablets Size 128 Inches 125 Sheets 3 for ZQt Incense Burner Complete v.ith Powder Only Dixon's Pencils . Eegilar 5c Value, G for 24 450 Doz. Pound Paper and Envelopes ,GC Sheets Farer and JU 0 Envelopes l c Sewing Cabinets Sell Recrularly for Kuch More Ycnr Chohe of Gronp Floral Crepe Napkins EeantiTnl Ucsigns. QPp 100 for WINDOW Thermometers Every Home needs One Only- 250 each A CLEAN-UP Sale on Pipes Cnr Eeg. 50c end $1 Values at .250 Mother's Day Is WE ABE SHOWING MOTHER'S DAY Leave Ycur Crdcrs Now ates Book Store Box Good Small Seeds alili? AW TRANSPLANT DIRECTLY INTO .THE GARDEN. out all lumps. The coarse soil may be placed in the bottom, but only fine soil should be used on top. When seedlings are grown in an outdoor box, it is not necessary to transplant them into pot3 before setting them directly in the garden. But precautions should be taken to avoid crowding so that the tiny plants may grow as sturdy as possi ble before they are moved. With the coarser seeds, sow thinly in rows 2 inches apart and when the seedlings appear thin out so that each stands alone without crowding. With the finer seeds, it will help to broadcast the seed rather than sowing in rows. Take a separate flat for each variety and scatter the seeds over the whole box. They will have more room to grow this way. Transplanting may be done at soon as plants have made true leaves. This means the second pair of leaves to appear. If they are left in the box longer than this, they should be thinned out, if necessary, and allowed to develop without re straint from crowding. Slow germinating subjects are usually best handled in a Cat cr flower pot, which can be given reg ular care until the seedlings appeax, provide temptation arc barred. The product of our Ccnsolidated shcol can be found in many high and re-: sponsible positions, such as doctors. dcnt:sl3, educators, etc. We are very proud oT the record made. Locking back ever 49 years, we see the ever forward movement t- better thinrs In conveniences r.nd living. We lack nothing that the city tlv, cllcr enjoys only the orowda, crime and slums and we arc glad not to have them. L. KEITZEL. ' Subscribe for tne Journal. n o VASES ladies, sse these. 3 fries lets. 2LS0 - 420 - 1 History Paper Tablets 125 Sheets to Tablet dfg Extra Special jLw Candles Assorted Colors at a "if Bargain Pritse. Tair iiV Fruit Baskets Striking Design: Your Choice 250 Box Stationery A Lcre Assortment Priced at 250 Box Crepe Shelf Paper in 10-Foot Lengths at 50 Fold Tally Cards liew Sprin? Numbers Choice 100 Doz. 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