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THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 1940. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURHAL PAGE FIVE 1 1 'J 10!! ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn visited friends in Omaha last Sunday. Ralph Opp and family were busi ness visitors in Nebraska City Sat urda evening. Miss Ivy Mougey, of Omaha, visited over the week end with friends and relatives here. Art O. Pearsley was looking after Bome business matters in Murray on Monday of this week. Mrs. Belle Frans, who has been Buffering from erysipelas, Is reported much improved of late. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hoback spent last Sunday at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hoback. Patrick Edwards and wife were enjoying a visit over Sunday tit the home of Mrs. Edwards' parents at Auburn. W. H. Porter, assessor for Liberty rrecinct, has been busy with the work of listing the real estate and personal property in this precinct. Elmer Withrow moved last week from his farm southeast of Union, which he inherited from his mother, and will farm the place this coming summer. Miss Catherine Davis, of Omaha, was a visitor here over the week end, guest at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Clara James and with her brother, Paul Davis. Mr. and Mrs. P. Rice and wife of Nebraska City, parents of Mrs. George Paulas, of Union, were guests at the home of their daughter for an over Sunday visit. i Grandpa Crunk, who has teen in such poor health for several months, is feeling much better at this timej and is able to be up and around and pet about the farm on good days. W. L. Daugherty who farmed last summer with a team of horses, lost cne of the animals during the winter and later disposed of the other. He has now purchased a motorcycle to be used as a means of transporta tion. Mrs. Mary Taylor and daughter Rachel of Lincoln were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. TV. H. Porter in Union Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Keedy of Ashland were also here, and all enjoyed" the occasion very much. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Whitworth en joyed a visit last Sunday at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Chapman and little one, at Springfield, where the Chap mans are engaged in the pharmacy business. Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzpatrick, who have been living here although Mr. Fitzpatrick is engaged in busi ness at Nebraska City, moved there last week. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Mc Quinn have moved into the resi dence property they vacated. Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans and son James of Union, together with Dr. G. H. Gilmore and wife of Mur ray were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Holmes in Plattt; mouth Sunday. A most pleasant day was enjoyed by all. "Visited Omaha Monday Mrs. A. L. Becker and daughters, Mary Becker and Mrs. Otto Ehlers, together with her granddaughter, Deris Evelyn, and Mrs. Glen Hoback, were in Omaha last Monday, where they visited friends and looked after business matters. Visited at Plattsmouth Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris and family were visitors in Plattsmouth Sunday, guests at the home of his brother, Elmer. While there they looked over a small herd of calves which our merchant has on pasture near Plattsmouth. To Work at Falls City A number of Union men who were employed by the Tobin company here when that concern was operating a quary in this vicinity have been sent for and left Monday for Falls City to again resume work for this con cern. Those .going were Slim Jones, Fred McCarroll, George and Charles Clarke. Now Residing in Lincoln Mrs. George P. (Jennie) BaTton, a former resident of Union when Mr. Barton conducted a barber shop here, and her daughter Daisy, visited old friends here briefly one day lust week while on their way from Lin coln to Falls City, where they re elded for a time after leaving heTe, and where Mr. Barton passed away a number of years ago. Mrs. Barton r.r.d daughter are now living in the capital city. - To Make Home Here Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rathe, form er residents here, who have been liv Iz"; on a ranch iu the northwestern rart of the state, and later at Adams, ere again residents of Union, moving into the Eugene Roddy house, which has been redecorated by Earl Mer ritt and wife of Murray. Mr. Rathe is the new manager of the Standard I Oil bulk station here. Last week Melvin Todd made a trip to Crawford to truck the household effects of Mr. and Mrs. Rathe here. Large Crowd Attends Play The Senior class of the Union high school presented their play, "The Moon River Ranch" to a pack ed house last Friday evening. While the play itself burnished an abund ance of mirth, the between-acts spec ialties put on by a young gentleman of color fairly brought the house down and kept the audience In an uproar of laughter. The young folks were loudly praised for their ability as amateur thespians. Will Preach in Union L. Neitzel, of Murdock, who edits the Bible school lessons appearing in the Journal each week, will be in Union Sunday. May 5, to conduct ser vices at the Baptist church. An old time minister. Mr. Neitzel has been engaged in the hardware business at Murdock for many years since leav ing his last charge at Ithica. Mr. Neitzel has conducted services at Union a number of times and would like to meet his many friends at the services on May 5th. To Make Home in Missouri Charles Boardman, who owns a farm on the Missouri river bottoms northeast of Union, recently purchas ed a tract of land in northern Mis souri and shipped a portion of the stock to that place, where he will engage in farming and Mrs. Board man and family will remain here and farm the hone place. Henry Becker trucked two loads of stock and imple ments to the new place for Mr. Boardman. Celebrate Passing Anniversary Edgar Fletcher and Miss Mary Clarence were united in marriage on April 19, 1J96, and on last Friday Bible School Sunday, April 28th "Isaiah Comforts an Afflict- ! ed People" Isa. 40:1-11. This prophet needs hardly an in troduction; he is probably better known than any other, because of his vision of the coming Redeemer. He shows us who his mother is, gives us his names and office seven hundred years in advance. Isaiah's office puts him in the front rank as an evangelist. His call to work is unequalled by any other prophet (see Chapter 6); no other prcphet was so prepared for his work. His description of the reign and rule of Christ would be sufficient, even without the New Testament, to leave no excuse for any, to come into his fellowship. More than that, God wants to rule men, to reward them, to guide them as a shepherd but man is to behold God, believe in the Lord, worship the Lord and wait up on the Lord. In other words, he is to open his life to the Lord, no that the Lord can fill it with his own greatness and goodness. That is the teaching of Isaiah. The lesson, spoken over a hundred years before the captivity and de struction of Jerusalem by Nebucad nezzer, refers to that time. (See Dan. 1; Eze. 1:5; Ps. 137). While God in his long suffering acd patience gives men plenty of time to consider their ways and listen to the voice of warning, he cannot forever tolerate them; hear God's la ment and description of Israel read Isa. 1:2-7. For seventy years they are to remain in captivity; what they had to endure for their sins, we can understand as we read the 137th Psalm. Into that time goes the vis ion of the prophet and the loving kindness of God is foretold, how he will listen to a penietnt soul that shows a spirit like these captives in Babylon. "Comfort ye, comfort ye, my people" my people God had not cast them away like the people had their God. In Isa. 1 we hear a dif forent voice; but having brought to their consciousness their deplorable condition, and having punished them fur their transgression, he remem bers them in their affliction and tells them: "I have loved thee (Israel) with an everlasting love; therefore with loving kindaess have I drawn thee." (Jer. 31:3). So God speaks to every .penitent soul. Thus did this writer hear the voice of Jesus: "Son, te of good cheer; thy sins be for fiven thee." That is the sweetest tote that ever came to a mortal soul. 0, happy day" is . the refrain of every redeemed soul. Tell "my people" their warfare. arrived at their 44th anniversary. In honor of the event a large num ber of their friends called to extend greetings and best wishes for many more years of happiness. Lucile Clar ence, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Clarence, cele brated her anniversary at the same time. Change in Business Finn -The firm of Rhin & Greene, which operate the. Quality Store in Union, was dissolved last week, as Mr. Rhin, the senior partner, purchased the in terest of Mr. Greene. Mr. Rhin will continue to operate the store, which has been enjoying a very good busi ness. Mr. Greene has not announced his future intentions. The two men have been partners for a good number of years. Marriage Announced Mrs. Anna M. Hargue received the wedding announcement of her niece. Daphne Cleora Young, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Young, on March 28 to James W. Wiekman, at Fort Morgan, Colorado, where he holds a government position. They have taken an apartment and will be at home to their friends after May 1st, the announcement states. Extension Club Meets The Union Extension club met at the home of Mrs. C. E. Willis Tues day afternoon, with Mrs. Exa Frans and Mrs. Fulton Harris assisting. There were twenty-two members and the following guests present: Mrs. Frankie Chapman, Mrs. Myrtle Swan, Mrs. Jim Pittman, Mrs. Delbert Lind sey and Mrs. Jack Lindsey. The project leaders, Mrs. Robert Grunwald and Mrs. Win. Pearsley, presented two lessons: "Irrigation of the Farm Garden" and "Poultry Hint3 for the Season." It was decided to hold social meetings thru the summer months. At the close of the afternoon, refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee were served by the hostesses. Lesson Study! By L. Neitzel, Murdock, Neb. their military conscription, their exile was limited is now at an end; they have paid by suffering, the debt is wiped out, a full and complete par don is granted, and Jehovah has ac complished what he set out to do now he can be gracious again. "How full of pity God is, to take so much account of the sufferings sinners have brought upon themselves." George Adam Smith. This happy condition will all men experience under the rule of the Christ in his kingdom of which the following verses speak. The coming of the Messiah, the prince of peace, is announced by a forerunner. The visit of an oriental monarch was -thus called to the at tention of his subjects. John, the Baptist, is referred to. In Matt. 3:3 we find this prophecy fulfilled. "For this is he that was spoken dt by the prophet Isaiah saying, 'The voice of one crying in the wilderness, pre pare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.'" How glorious this prophecy was fulfilled regarding the revelation of the glory of God. Please read John 1:14-18; Col. 1:15 and Heb. 1:3. In order to behold the glory of the coming King, man has to be prepared that he may receive him in a befitting manner. Jesus will not enter in an unclean heart. Here Isaiah gives instructions (See Isa. 1:16: 'Wash you. make you clean, put away evil from your doings be fore mine eyes, cease to do evil." Yes, blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Now man's frailty is here contrasted with the greatness of God's word. As all the forgiving promises, given hundreds of years in advance, were fulfilled, bo will all that is promised God's child ren be fulfilled. Man and institutions will pass away, but the word of God like the rainbow will last till the end of time. This, then, is the busi ness of Zion (the church) to call to the world: "Behold your God!" The God of the past is the God of the future. His justice and mercy will prevail. As he had to punish disobedience, so he will reward faith fulness. Verse 11 is especially prec ious, showing his loving and tender care for his children. We recall P 23 and John 10, in this connection. If an oriental shepherd is properly understood, then we can understand our Lord; and if we are his sheep, we will har his voice (heed it) and follow Kim. This glorious time came to the world with the advent of Christ his kingdom is here (the church mili tant). We pray for the coming of his kingdom triumphant. Yes, come, Lord Jesus. Murray Mrs. Anna Rhoden of Murray vis ited friends in Plattsmouth last Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gregg made a business trip to Nebraska City last Saturday. Miss Evelyn King of Nebraska City spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell. Mrs. W. E. Greene and Mrs. Wm. Gorder visited their friend, Mrs. Esther Rhoden, here last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles were in Omaha last Sunday, where they visited friends and relatives. Clifford Cooper and daughter, Lula Jeanine, were in Elmwood on Monday visiting at the James Lytle home. Harvey Gregg and sister, Mrs. Allie Hughes transacted business and visited friends in riattsmouth last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Philpot and Charles Clayton and Rolland Cooper were Sunday evening visitors at the Ed Ruby home. Charles Clayton and Rolland Coop er visited the latter part of last week with their grandparents, Mr . and Mrs. E. M. Ruby. Mrs. Robert Bestor and son, Rob ert, Jr., visited last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wehr bein. The ladies are sisters. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troop were visiting a number of friends south west of Murray and at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wehrbein. George Lopp was at riattsmouth last Saturday, where he attended the regularly weekly community sale at the sale barn on Chicago avenue. Mr. and Mrs. John Wondra, of Plattsmouth, were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Font T. Wilson, parents of Mrs. Wondra. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lancaster were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Eppings. of Murdock, on Sunday, April 6. Art O. Pearsley, who is engaged in farming east of Union, was a busi ness caller in Murray Monday morn ing and enjoyed meeting a number of eld friends here. Guests at the Clifford Cooper home Sunday for dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ruby. Afternoon callers were Mr. r.nd Mrs. Wallace FhUpot, Mr. and Mrs. James Lytle and tw o children of Elmwood and Billy and-Bobbie Ter ryberry. " Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson and three daughters, of Omaha were here Sunday for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wilson. They were accompanied by Roy Wilson, a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson, who is employed in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. George Troop, of Plattsmouth, were guests Sunday at the, home cf George's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Troop. Mrs. Jane Brooks. Eister of Mr. Troop, Sr., and her son, Sam Brooks, of Plattsmouth, were also there, making a very merry group. John Chechel, of Plattsmouth, last year made himself a brooder which he was able to use out of doors to good success and loaned it to Mrs. Victor Wehrbein for one brood of baby chicks. She found it worked so well that she had him build her one like it, which she is using. Ben Noell has just completed the rebuilding of two tractors which he has taken in trade on new ones, from C. M. Read and Fred Campbell. The new ones going to these gentlemen are of the latest rubber-tired models. Mr. Noell is an expert mechanic and with the addition of new parts, has the old ones in good shape. Large, sweet juicy Oranges, 30 1 ; Medium, 20 doz. Taylor Grocery. Several New Arrfcals A baby girl arrived last week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John To man, and two days later, on Thurs day, a son was born to Mr, and Mrs. David Toman. . A few days later the stork paid another visit to the com munity to deliver a son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Campbell. The arrivals have brought joy to parents and other relatives and friends. The Journal extends congratula tions and is pleased to report that all the mothers and babies are getting along very nicely. Eelivers New Living Boom Suite L. D. Hiatt, Plattsmouth furniture dealer, was in Murray Monday, de livering some new furniture to the home of Mr. and Sirs. Chester Sporer on the farm a few miles from town. Beat the Bain By starting early and keeping up a good rate of speed, Eugene Roddy, rural mail carrier, was able to get around hia route Monday before a great deal of rain had fallen. Others who beat the rain were Earl Mrasek and Joe Richter, who were unloading a car of cement. By hurrying, they were able to get the last sacks trans- ferred to the cement room at the NicklCT lumber yard before rain be gan falling very rapidly. It is nice to have the moisture, which will speed the growth of pas tures and other crops. Busy Bepairing Tractors A. L. Carper who operates the hardware and implement store here, made a business trip to Omaha Mon day. On his return he brought along a number of parts needed in the re building of tractors. With the farm ing season at hand, there is much ac tivity in this line at the present tine. We pay 14 t in trade for Eggs. Taylor Grocery, Murray. Home from the Hospital C. M. Read was able to return home Sunday from the hospital in Omaha, where he had been for some two weeks following an operation. His son, Malvern, drove to Omaha to biing the father home. Mr. Read is getting along very nicely and hopes to soon regain his former strength. He was well pleased to come home, feeling he should be here to direct the farming operations even though h can't do any work yet. Social Club Meets On April 11, the Family Social club met at the home of Mrs. Frank Hogue, with Mrs. Ivan De Les Der nier assisting. The lessons on "Re pair and Storage of Clothing" were given by project leaders. Names for capsule friends were drawn and every one permitted to guess who their capsule friend had been for the past year. Fifteen mem bers were present. Dainty refresh ments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be held on May 23, at the home of Mrs. Esther Rhoden, with Mrs. D. R. Tcpliff as sisting. Birthday Party Mrs. Rene Lutz entertained twelve guests at her heme on Wednesday night, April 10. The occasion was to celebrate the birthday of R. A. Noell. The evening was enjoyatly spent and a delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Those present were Mr. and Mrs Harry Noell. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Griffin, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lan caster, Mr. and Mrs. P.. A. Noell, Mrs. Ester Rhoden, Lester Dill, Leroy Andrews and the hostess, Rene Lutz. Three large, juicy Grapefruit for 10b at Taylor Grocery. Install New Befrigerator Tutt & Brubacher have installed a large new electric refrigerator m which to keep fresh meats and other perishable provisions. The new equipment will enable them to ren der more efficient service to their patrons. Bain Halts Patrol Work James Hoschar, in charge of road maintenance work, went out Monday morning as usual, but the rain soon overtook, him and he had to return home to await a more favorable time, as the roads were much too wet to be worktd. Guests at Painter Home Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Troop and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Wehrbein and son Billie were in Plattsmouth Sun day for a visit at the home of their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pain ter. Mrs. Painter had returned only a few days before from the Mayo hospital in Rochester, Minn., where she had gone through the clinic. The visitors were pleased to find her rested from the tiresome trip to and from Rochester, and somewhat im proved, but still very poorly. Mrs. Myron Beigley, of Plattsmouth, is employed as nurse and housekeeper at the Painter home during the ill ness of Mrs. Painter. Celebrated Birthday Mrs. Clifford C. Cooper fixed a lunch consisting of jello and cake and took it to the Oxford school in honor of the tenth birthday of her son, Charles Clayton, last Thursday afternoon. The teacher, Miss Kathleen Schaf er and the children played games while Mrs. Cooper got the lunch ready. Other guests were Mrs. Otto Schaf cr and little Lula Jeanine Cooper. At four o'clock school was dis missed with all wishirg. Charles many more happy birthdays. He was the recipient of many nice presents.' We can Turn!" you wrm KuD ber Stamps made to order at a price considerably below that you have been paying. Prompt service. If you need stamps, see us. pi A f" ll'Tlllfl ITP1IP rQM - NrlUS I I HsIS LliULL IlLlfU I I LIllU Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Trumble spent last Sunday with relatives in Lin coln. The O. E. S. Kensington met at the home of Mrs. Floyd Dysart on Thursday afternoon of last week. Guy Jones, Rudolf Wulf and John Ronhovde made a business trip to Madrid. Nebraska, last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. William Latrom and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Remaley of Lin coln visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spahnle last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Busker of Akron, Iowa, visited last week end with Mrs. Busker's parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Adams and E. P. Betts. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. Wright last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ifite of Weeping Water and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mick, of Lincoln. Homer Clements of Imperial, a former Eagle resident, visited his grandmother, Mrs. S. E. Allen and other relatives on Monday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hursh of Grand Island came" Saturday evening and visited until Monday with Mr. Hursh's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Hursh. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Piersol and son and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Picsol and family of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scattergood spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Piersol. Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Johnson of Alvo, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Thomson and sons of Palmyra and Alton Haase of Bennet were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Wall and Melva last Sunday. Mrs. S. W. Moore and Miss Jen nie Gerhard have been visiting since Sunday in Omaha with their niece. Mrs. Arthur Livens and Mr. Bivens and daughter. Mrs. S. W. Moore plans to leave for her home at San Francisco, Calif., on Thursday, and Miss Gerhard will return to her home here. Searchlite Club Meets The Scarchlite club met at the home of Mrs. Hinebaugh for a cover ed dish dinner and an all day meet ing. Twelve members answered roll call by giving a method of cooking meat. The project leaders, Mrs. Amy Smith and Mrs. Leona Gardner, pre sented the lesson on "The Repair and Storage of Clothing." All enjoy ed the dinner and lesson very much. The club will meet during the sum mer with three members serving each time. Mrs. Nenstiel, Mrs. Mary Lanning and Mrs. Pettit will enter tain in May at the home of Mrs. Nenstiel. W. C. T. TJ. Meeting Mrs. Myrtle Robertson entertain ed the local Union at her home last Friday afternoon. They were sorry several members were unable to at tend on account of illness. Mrs. Clar ence Slosson, Mrs. Anna Klietsch and Mrs. J. tW. Horn were welcome guests. Plans were made for the May meet ing to be held at the church and also the county institute to be held at Alvo, April 24. The members enjoyed an exchange of shrubbery. The hostess served delicious re freshments at the close of the after noon. Score High Batings The Eagle consolidated school en tries received the following ratings at the District II music contest held at Auburn last Friday and Saturday: Superior Virginia Trumble, girls high voice; Donna Eelle Judkins girls' low -voice; Robert Ronhovde boys' medium voice; Girls Trio, Mix ed Quartette, Sextette and Girls' Glee club. Excellent Lucile Henriksen, girls' medium voice; Jimmie Bender, boys' high voice; Arthur Ronhovde, boys' low voice; Girls' Quartette, Boys' Quartette, Girls' Octette and Boys' low voice; Girls' Quartette; Boys' Glee club. Good Lee Copple, violin; Betty Scattergood, piano, and the Mixed Chorus. Howard Miller, instructor of mu sic, as well as his students, are to be commended for the fine work done in music during this school term. BAY STATE HAS 140,000 COWS AMHERST, Mass. (UP) Massa chusetts has 140,000 dairy cows, the largest number since 1926, reports Ellsworth W. Bell, Mapsachusetts State College farm economist. Bell says, however, that "horses are be ing replaced by motive power at a very rapid rate" and their number in the state decreased from 24,000 to 23,000 in the past year. Deeds. Mortgages &nJ a!) sorts oT legal blanks for sale - st the Journal office. Nehawka Mr3. Lyle Kruger was spending the week-end at the home of her son, Lawrence Kruger and family in Ne braska City over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. J. IL Steffens and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and son Kenneth were at Nebraska City, where they visited with Mr. C. Stef fens, who suffered a stroke last Fri day. John W. Murdoch, who has been confined to his bed for some time from an affliction of his heart, still remains poorly despite the best of medical attention. Friends hope he will show more rapid improvement now that summer is coming. Nehawka Rebekahs will attend the district meeting to be held in Louis ville this (Thursday evening). The local lodge has a well trained degree team which will accompany them to the meeting. A good number of the other lodges in the district will also be represented at this meeting, an account of which will appear in our Monday issue. On Friday of this week the dis trict convention of Odd Fellows is to be held at Elmwood. Towns in the district include Nehawka. Avoca, Weeping Water, Syracuse, Louisville and the host town f Elmwood. A considerable number of Odd Fellows from here attended. One of the fea tures of the meeting was the supper served at six o'clock. 4-H Club Notice The Early Bird Poultry club met at the home of Kathleen Balfour for the regular meeting, Tuesday, April 23. We decided to give the 4-H pledge, the flag salute. We gave yells and sang songs and received our 4-H pins.. The leRson, No. 2 was "Care of Baby Chicks." Each member had a paragraph to tell a! out. Roll call next time is to tell how many thicks we have on hand and the kind of feed we will use. There were five visitors present. Our next meeting will be at the home of Margie and Virginia Pollard May 7. Refreshments were served. Blue Eibbon Swine Club. The Blue Ribbon Swine club met at the home of Earl Murdoch Friday night. April 19th. The roll was call ed. All members were present but one. Problem I Swine Club Demonstra tion and Problem II, Care and Man agement of the Breeding Herd were discussed. The Blue Ribbon Sheep club met there too. The next meeting will be May 3rd at the home cf Louis Kurtz. Mrs. Murdoch served deliciovs refresh ments of Jello., cake and candy. Harold Pollard, newB reporter. Bather Suffers Stroke Friends will learn with regret that Mr. C. Steffens. father of J. H. Steff ens, Mrs. Albert Anderson and Miss Margaret Steffens, suffered a stroke last week and was taken to St. Marys hospital at Nebraska City from his home at Lorton. Mr. Steffens was engaged in the banking business at Lorton for a long time, until the past fortnight, when he decided to close the bank, and had been busy paying off de positors in full, at which he was be ing assisted by his son, J. H. Steffens and wife, when overtaken by the stroke. He is C9 years of age, and has spent a most active life. - Miss Margaret Steffens daughter cf Mr. Steffens, who is located in Chicago, was informedof the condi tion Qf her father and hastened to hi3 bedside. Miss Margaret is a grad uate nurse and has been assisting in the care of her father since her ar rival in Nebraska City. Friends are hoping for a change for the better in his condition. Will Change Agents Here Walter Wilson, who has been em ployed by the Missouri Pacific at Auburn, exercising his seniority rights, has bid in the station agent's job here and will arrive in a few day3 to take over the work. The present agent, Mr. Connaha, will enter the extra list and await a vacancy some where on the Missouri Pacific lineB, when he will bid the same in. Mrs. Wilson, wife of the new agent, was formerly Miss Fowler, a Weeping Water girl and lived for many years in this part of the state. For some time she taugh school at Weeping Water and is well acquaint ed in that vicinity. The Journal joins with other Ne hawka folks in welcoming Mr. and Mrs. Wilson here to live. The Nehawka station has been the stepping stone to advancement for a number of Missouri Pacific agents, who now hold positions in much larg er fields.