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PAGE TWO re Ihe Plattsmeuth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, ITES2ASXA Entered at Poetoffict. Plattsmoath, Nb., a iecoad-claR" mall matter MRS. R. A, BATES, Publisher STTBSCEIPTION PEICE 2.00 A TEAS IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE SubHcribera living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles. $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign eountriea, 13.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly In advance. ITEMS. Mrs. Ralph Davis, who is employ dl in Omaha, visited relatives and friends in Union over (he week end. Miss Opal Yonkers, assistant post mistress in the Union post office, visited friends at Nebraska City over the week end. Many people were here from Ne braska City and Murray cn Sunday evening, coining; to attend the open air union services. The residence property owned by Mrs. Mary Taylor of Lincoln has been repainted and redecorated and presents a very neat appearance. Edward Knalie, who lives north west of Nehawka. was a business visitor in Union Monday. He enjoy ed meet hie; a large number of old friends while here. Mrs. Leo Finkle. who has been at F.t. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City following the removal of her appen dix recently, is gaining satisfactorily, 1 ut physicians say she will have to remain at the institution for some time. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hammerstrom cf Omaha visited in Union last Sun day, driving down from the metrop olis to call on the mother of Mrs. Hammerstrom, Mrs. Etta Bryan, as well as with her aunt, Mrs. William N. Uarritt. Mrs. Ilonry H. F.ocker called on her friend. Mrs. Nelson, at the St. Mary's hospital in Nebraska City Sunday, finding her getting along very nicely. She also saw J. B. ttoddy, who is still there, and al i hough somewhat improved, will have to remain at the hospital for some time. Week End Guests Here Rev. W. H. Murrell. pastor of the Methodist church at Carlton, JNebf.,a who was a fellow student of Rev. 1 McGaughey of Union, and his family, came. -to spend the week end here. SPECIALS Big Stock Reduction Sale of Jars and Crocks ' -Gallon CROCKS, each 12c 1-Gallcn CROCKS, each 17c JARS (AH Sizes) 1- Gal!on Size, each 17c 2- Gallon Size, each 33c 3- Callon Size, each 50c 4- Gallon Size, each. 65c 5- Gallort Size, each S3c G-Gallon Size, each. 98c BUTTER JARS Hold 3 lbs., each 10c Above Prices Good until July 20 unless Sold Out! Dishes, Flowered Bread and Butter or Pie Plates Special Price Set of Six 2 SAUCE DISHES Set of SIX for 20c Prices Effective Until Stock is All Sold Out Wolverine Shoes odd sizes, 9y2, io, oy2, 11 $3.75 to $4 Value Pair $2.89 Children's Shoes Values to $1.25 Pair Qo Odd Sizes. Extra Special Prices Gocd while They Last CoeScq Special FRIDAY-SATURDAY In order thr.: vou may be better acquainted with these three fine 0 !. . Quaiilr Coffees R & G CoSn:, 25c value. 210 Good Cup, 27 z value. . . 190 Peaberry, 29c value 170 THE QUALITY STORE p. F. RIHN BUY HERE & SAVE I Phone 2471 Union. Miss Valera Merrell, a daughter, favored the audience at Sunday night's union service with several vocal selections. The Merrell family enjoyed their visit here. Visited with Aunt Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Everett and family were at Avoca last Sunday, where they visited at the home of Mrs. Edwin Terrell, mother of George A. Stites. They found the aunt, who is 79 years old and recently under went an operation for appendicitis, getting along very well. Union Service Well Attended The union services being held at the pavilion on Sunday evenings arc proving popular and attracting large audiences. Last Sunday night, James R. Tear son, of KFNF radio station, Shenan doah, was the speaker and more than two hundred persons were present. All enjoyed the splendid sermon that was delivered by the well known radio pastor and announcer. Miss Valera Murrell of the Methodist church at Carlton, Nebraska, who, with her family were visiting Rev. McGaughey and family over the week end, favored the audience with a few numbers during the evening. In all, there has been much inter est generated in the meetings and there is promise they will continue throughout the summer season, with a new minister each Sunday even ing, if you have not been attending these meetings, plan to do so. Enjcyed Picnic Fish Fry Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCarthey and son DonaM, Miss Pearle Ban ning, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Anderson and Mr. Ai.derson's mother, Mrs. Minnie Anderson made up a group that went to Riverview park near Nebraska City and enjoyed the day fishing with a Dicnic SUpPer at which fish fry was featured. All had a most enjoyable time. Wreck at Narrow Bridge While W. 1j. Doty was riding his motorcycle to Union from his home near Nehawka, on a dirt road, he came to a narrow bridge at the same time as a car and there was a collision of the two vehicles, with the motorcycle coming out second best. Mr. Doty suffered severe bruises and was taken to an Omaha hos pital. We are not advised at this tmia just how severe his injuries have been found to be. Wheat Crop Very Good Although there was much concern diang the growing season as to the probable yield of the wheat crop, as the time for harvest approached and now since the harvest has come, the worries melted away like ice on a mid-summer day. The grain matured into very satisfactory yield3 and is of good Quality, testing from 5S to 63 pounds to the bushel. Yields run all the way from 18 to as high as 45 bushels to the acre. The work of harvesting the crop has provided employment for a num ber of idle men of the community. licnic at Riverview Park Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Ne braska City, who are staying in Union at the present time,-attended a picnic dinner and outing at River view park, Nebraska City, Sunday. Other members of the party in cluded Mrs. Emma Peters and her daughters, Misses Evelyn and Leatha and William Biekelman and family, all of Talmage. Mrs. Peters is Carl's mother, Evelyn and Leatha, his sis ters, and Mr. and Mrs. Biekelman, uncle and aunt, respectively. Nearing the Century Mark On July 14, 1843, a baby girl was born, being given the name Rachel. This last Sunday she arrived at her! ninety-seventh birthday. She is Mrs. Rachel rell, who has long been a citizen of this community. Her hus band, Henry Pell, passed away some thirty years ago.. One son, Jes3e L. Pell, and three daughters, Mrs. O. A. Pearsley, Mrs. L. Niday and Mrs. Ed- DEAD STOCK WANTED Prompt, Courteous Service Phone MA-4646, South Omaha Co-Operative Rendering Works ward Midkiff, of this vicinity, as well as numerous grandchildren, joined the many friends of this good woman in extending congratulations. We also add to their greetings with the hope that she may live to enjoy more happy birthdays. She has been in very good health throughout her entire lifetime and even now, as she nears the century mark, is able to get about and en joys meeting and visiting with old friends and acquaintances. Visithed Eon in Iowa Starting out early Sunday morn ing, Blair Porter drove to Pisgah, Iowa, for a visit with his son Clyde, who has been employed on a farm there for several months. He arrived home the same evening. En route, he passed through the town of Ports mouth, which suffered heavy damage when a cyclone struck there a fort night ago. Most of the buildings in the business section were destroyed, a number of people were injured, but no one killed. A brick bank building withstood the storm. VALUATION DROP MAY BRING SLIGHT HIKE IN LEVY HERE Despite the fact that the annual appropriation estimate for City of Plattsmouth is somewhat below last year's appropriation figure, a slight increase in the mill levy may become nfcessary to offset drop in valuations on real estate. In the country, ten percent (approximate) reduction has been made on farm land, and jn the towns a like amount on improve ments (houses and other buildings). Plattsmouth's total valuation for last year was slightly over $2,000,000, but this year will run under $1,900, 000. due to the reduction in assessed values. The Finance committee of the city council is wrestling with the problem of setting an adequate levy, and at the same time holding the figure as low as possible. Levy for the past two years has been an even 20 mills, coming down before that gradually from a peak of 23 mills some seven years ago. The one thing most responsible for an increase, if one occurs, is the fact that revenue from special assessments (street improvement districts) are dwindling rapidly. Two more years will bring the end of installment payments dates on the last of these assessments, proceeds of which go to the payment of bonded indebtedness incurred in the making of such im provements. Gradually, through the years, failure of a part of the prop erty owners against whom improve ment assessments were levied to pay the same, has made the unpaid por- j tion a general eity obligation, as the bonds were refunded to take their place along with other outstanding bonds of many years duration. A few years ago, contemplated revenue from special improvement as sessments ran a3 high as eight and ten thousand dollars a year. Last year the amount collected by both the county treasurer and the city clerk was less than $2,000, with in dications of a further drop this year. The year before that, however, while delinquent payments were being ac cepted without penalty interest, same as delinquent general taxes, many who were back in their payments paid up, resulting in greater revenue from this source than the estimated amount. If the levy can be held at 20 mills, the Finance committee of which W. II. Puis is chairman, will make every effort to do so, but the present out look is for at least 21 mills an in crease of 5 per cent to just about offset a like decrease in total assessed valuation. IN LOVING REMEMBRANCE OF MARY A. NICKLES If there were no bright tomorrows Where the sun would shine asain Could we ever stand the darkness Caused by sorrow, pain, or sin. i Could we bear the loss of loved ones Who have gone to their reward With no hope of resurrection Promised by our Risen Lord. He has said that we may meet them Onoe again if we but live righteously For he has promised them Transgressions to forgive In a land that's free from suffering, In that home by Christians won. Mother waits to join her loved ones On beyond the setting sun. Ey Grace Wiles Hall and Eliza beth, Imperial, Nebr. LEAVE FOR ST. LOUIS Mr. and Mrs. Charles Roucka atid daughter, who have been in Plattsmouth as guests of Mr. Roucka's niece, Mrs. Dillard Wales and family, left for St. Louis, Mis souri, Sunday. , The Missouri guests arrived here the middle part of last jweek. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOXTENAI American Red Cross Relief Work in Europe Supplies for Sick and Suffering So Far Have leen Given Safe Conduct, Freedom of Distribution. Because there are so many In quiries being made about wiiere the American war relief money is being ipent we are authorized from na tional headquarters 10 emphasize the fact that the Red Cross is not J sending supplies now into German or Italian occupied territories, with the exception of Poland, where they are completing a program with funds contributed for that specific purpose. Difficulties, such as block ades, transportation, delivery and safeguarding of distribution, prevent sending supplies at this time to the occupied territories. An American Red Cror.s committee is in England and nodical and hos- pital equipment, clothing and other ; supplies, including food are being sent as rapidly as tonnage is avail-' able. The S. S. McKVesport, loaded with all sorts of supplies are enjoying safe conduct from the British blockade has arrived at Marseilles Franco, where its cargo will be distributed to the millions of refugees and war wounded in southern France under the direction of American Red Cross representatives. In addition, a train load of children's food is en route to the same region from Geneva. In the occupied territories, aid to the sick and wounded and to refugees, particularly children, is be-; in Chicago. Miss Boedeker was look ing extended only in Paris and vi-'ing aftrc some business matters rel cinity, under the direction of Wayne ative to some musical programs Chatfield Taylor, American Red Cross which she is interested in. delegate working in co-operation , Dewayne Noell, 4-year-old son of with the American Hospital and Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell, under French Red Cross. went a tonsilectomy on Tuesday of Norman H. Davis reports that so last week. July 9, at the home of Dr. far none of the Red Cioss supplies ; R- "W. Tyson. The little fellow had have been interfered with ,by any j both his tonsils and adenoids re- government or diverted from the needy for whom the supplies were intended. He says "The American people can rest assured that we do not intend to engage in any operations not adequately safeguarded and v.hith do not give consideration to the wishes of those wTio have so generously contributed to the work." MRS. THOMAS MURTEY, Publicity Chairman. DIES AT MASONIC HOME Fiom Monday's PalTr The death of Henry Mole, S4, oc curred Sunday morning at the Ne braska Masonic Home where he has been in failing health for some time. Mr. Mole was born at Ogdenburg. New York, September 9, 1S56. but has spent the greater part of his life time in the west and at Omaha. Mr. Mole was a number of Mizpah lodge No. 002 A. F. & A. M. of Omaha, from which lodge he was ad mitted to the Masonic Home here on April 7, 19:57. He is survived by the aged widow, Mrs. Frances Mole, of Omaha, who is ill and unable to attend the ser vice, a step-son residing in Omaha and a brother. Loyal Mole, also of Omaha. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Horton funeral home at Seventh and Oak streets, a number of the friends from Omaha and the Masonic Home attending. Rev. J. C. Lowson, pastor of the Fir?t Methodist church, con ducted the religious service and the members of Mizpah loc'ge. the ritual istic Masonic service. Burial was at the Masonic plot at Oak Hill ceme tery. KANSAS VISITORS HERE Mr. and Mrs. Frank Robinson, of Roundtree, Kansas, were here over the week-end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ruble, Mr. Ruble being a nephew of the visitors. 11 You'll tec 8 In the Swim k rt o with One of Our LIFE GUARD TRUKIIS Tailored to Shape for Men or men $j a.45 - $165 k ,s' at 950 $1 - $1.45 Boyj Wescotrs M urray Lee Nickles of Plattsmouth was a visitor in Murray Monday evening. John Frans arrived at his fortieth birthday last Monday, observing-the same quietly with the home folks. Miss Mary Ellen Hoschar has been visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. R. A. Noell, for the past few days. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carroll of Bas- sett, were guests at the home of Mrs. U. K. Carroll several days last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fiveash, who operate a restaurant and refreshment parlor here, were business visitors in PlaltBmouth Monday. Mrs. E. S. Tutt spent several days last week as a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stastka, form er Murray residents, who are now re siding in Nebraska City. Alfred Nickles, Bertha Nickles and Mrs. Fannie Crosser drove to Omaha Monday to look alter business mat- ters. En route, they stopped at Plattsniouth for a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Blakeman, of Norfolk, stopped here for a few days visit at the home of their aunt, Mrs. C. E. Carroll, while en route to Kansas City to visit relatives. A crew of track workers who have been doing some special work on the j Missouri Pacific roadbed near Mur- ray, completed the same last week end have been sent to a point in Kansas. W. S. Smith, accompanied by his nurse and housekeeper, Mrs. Burton, with the latter's husband, Ray Bur ton, as driver of the car, made a business trip to Plattsmouth Monday forenoon. Miss Jane Boedeker returned home last Friday from several days spent j mmeu aim is recovering very niceiy John Rover, Gertrude and Howard Royer of Corning, California, were irucsts for the evening and supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell last Friday. They have been visit ing here with friends and relatives for the past two weeks and left for their home in the west Sunday morn ing. July 14. From the feeding yards of Boe deker and Ward,' west of Murray, a car of cattle and one of hogs were shipped to the Omaha market. The cattle had been on feed 120 days and were in very fine condition, com manding a top price. Conducted Services at Plattsmouth Rev. Forsythe, pastor of the Mur ray Christian church, accepted an invitation to conduct the services at the Plattsmouth Christian church on Sunday evening and was greeted by a good sized audience. Attended Services at Union During the heated months of the year, the churches at Union have united in holding out-of-doors ser vices at the pavillion, where free movies are shown another night of the week. Last Sunday evening a number of the church people of Murray went to the neighboring town to attend the services. Those going were Dr. and Mrs. O. IT. Gilmore, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Warthan and family, Mrs. Bessie Seybolt and Mrs. Margaret Brendel. They report a large crowd and much interest shown in the meetings. New 4-H Sewin? Club The Sewing Sisters is the nam? of a new 4-H sewing club organized in this vicinity. The club has seven members. Mrs. Everett Spangler and Mrs. Irven Meisinger are the leaders. The members are busy making sewing boxes, pin cushions, needle cases and hand towels. Their last meeting was held at the Murray li brary on July 11. The next meeting will be held at CAN ycu afford to reacL into your own pocket foi the loss when you can complete automobile pro tection for so little ? Con sult this Agency today! Seas1! 5. Bavis OFFICKXt 2.r FI.OOK Platts. State Bank Bldg. the home of Mrs. Spangler. Members will be given their first lesson on operating a sewing machine, making hot pads. Irvene Meisinger, News Reporter. Makes Business Trip to East Ivan De Les Dernier, having some business matters to look after at Springfield, Ohio, drove back to see about the business last week and was accompanied by his wife. The trip required several days. During the time they were away, his mother, Mrs. E. De Les Dernier, was out and looked after affairs at the farm. As Ehe lived for many years on a farm, the experience was not new to her. Enjoyed Picnic at Iouisville A group of Murray folks enjoyed a picnic at the Louisville sand pit lakes last Sunday evening. The men took along their fishing poles and proceeded to fish. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCulloch and Leroy, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell and Dewayne, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Griffin and George. B. J. Noell, J. A. Scotten and Alfred Rouse. We said last week that Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles had return ed from the west, where they had transacted business, but such was not the case, as they were kept away longer than they expected to be. JOHN LAWSON DIES John Lawson, 9, stepped on the stub of a cornstalk July 3 while cut ting weeds for the pigs on the family acreage at Forty-fourth and W streets, South Omaha. The stalk went through a hole in his worn shoe, puncturing his foot. Lockjaw and pneumonia developed, and the boy died Friday night at Doug'las county hospital. John's mother put a poultice on the boy's foot shortly after the acci dent. No one thought much about it until Tuesday morning when the boy "woke up sick," unable to open his mouth. He was taken to thec'u,1,u oi .uanon, a.. ami hospital. Friday afteruoou he was placed in an iron lung. He died at 9 p. m. John was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wylie F. Lawson. Mr. Law-son is dis- abled, and the family lives on funds provided for dependent children. They moved three years ago from Plattsmouth to Omaha. Surviving John beside his par ents are four brothers, Woodroe, Wyli", jr., and Samuel, all at home, and Floyd, in the navy, and a sister, Sarah. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 at Brewer-Kor-isko mortuary. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery here. ON WAY TO CONVENTION Jess O'Neill, of Alameda. Cali fornia, former resident of this city, was here -for a short time Sunday. Mr. O'Neill is a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert O'Neill, and has for a great many yeaj;s resided on the west coast. He wa3 on his way to Chicago to attend the democratic na tional convention. While here he was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tinira and family, Mrs. Timni being a sister of Mr. O'Neill. Our stock cf legal blanks l rrost complete. FRIDAY AKD SATURDAY not m.r. Fiom itR Hny Iih:tm ninl Unhby Ilnyt'K in 'The Arizona Kid' anil ! -'" l"rrol ami UrtinU n'Kerle In Top Always Pays' A sM.'-splitt in;.? comcilv. Also Clinp. 1 'Adventures of Red Ryder A liranil new Serial based on News paper cartoon. i'e optninur ehapter! Matinee Sat., 2:30 Nites, 7. 9:00 Reg. Adm., Adults, 2Sc, Inc. Tax SUNDAY - MONDAY A:in Mrrl!mr nni'. JrOTrry l.ymi In 'It AU Came True9 Tli" vear's jiavst must-scf liit. Also Information Ploaso, Donald Duck, News MM) AY MATIM0I:, 3:H Matinee. -.8c( Inc. Tax and 10c Nights 33c, Inc. Tax and 10c TUESDAY ONLY II AUG A IN UAV Wnrrrn William mill Jrnu luir In 'The Lone Wclf Strikes Again A comedy mystery full of laughs. Also 3 Stooge Comedy and March of Time. Matinee, 2:30. Nipht shows at 7 and 9. No Tax Adults, 15; Children, 10c WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY IJOl UI.K FKATt lli: Cliiirlir ltuisglrN anil Jnulre I.orhu In 'Opened by Mistake rnf' Klren- Hl-. Kr-ut Taylor au Llonrl At-ll lu 'Girl in 313' Reg. Adm., Adults, 28c, inc. Tax THURSDAY, JULY 18, 1940. ElmwooS Lady is Laid to Rest There Tuesday Mrs. Nannie Catherine Eox Dies at Ag3 of 78 Years; Resident cf Cass County 55 Years. Nannie Catherine Was sum was born June 16, 1S62, at Marion, Vu., the sixth of eight children bom to Susan and David Wassum; and pass ed away at her home near Elmwood. Nebr., on July 14, 1940, at the age of 78 years and 2S days. Her girlhood day were spent on the farm of her parents near Marion. Va.. where she was united in mar riage to Albert John Box on Dec. I', 18S5. After the marriage she came to Nebraska, local in near Union, later moving to a farm near Weeping Water, and then to the farm mst cf Elmwood where they made their home since, except for a few years f;;icnt in Elmwood. Six children were born to them, tour sons, Walter of Elmwood, Ar thur of Winnetoon. Nebr., Harry who died in infancy, and John of Elmwood; and two daughters, Mrs. Stella McLaughirn and Elizabeth, both of Elmwood. When she was a girl she became a member of the M. E. church in Virginia and alter coming to Ne braska she united with the Baptist church then located two miles south- cast of Wabash, being baptized in Weeping Water creek. In l'JOiS she united with the Elmwood Chure'.i of Christ, in whhh she has since continued her membership. Her husband preceded iier :n death, passing away on November 4, 1325. Together they had a part in the development of this county from the conditions of pioneer days to what it is today. She leaves to mourn her passing, br-side her five surviving children. .. .1 ..l.il .1 .. . .. iBt,tlt '","uimiu'1'"' u" . i . i j ii' a r . . .1 many other relatives and a host of friends. Another pioneer has been taken from our midst and she will be greatly missed by both her family !and lu r Mends. Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Elmwood on Tuerday, July ICth, conducted - by Rev. M. E. Hawkins, pastor of tha church.' Burial was at the beautiful Elmwood cemetery. The Clements funeral homo was in charge. RETURN TO DENVER Mrs". Harlcy Cecil and children, who have been here for some time at the home of the parents of Mrs. Cecil. Mr. and Mrs. William Baird, returned Sunday to their home in the west. They have been here dur ing the Illness of Mrs. Baird, who has so much improved that they are now able to return to the home in the Colorado city. Friday & Saturday SPECIALS! FLOUR Omar, 48-lb. bag $1.39 Gooch's Best or Victor. $1.29 Hi-Lo Brand, 48-lb 99 SUGAR Pure Granulated, 10 lbs.. 49 100-Ib. Sack $4.69 MILLER'S Corn Flakes $c 3 Large Packages s5im9 Mason Jar Lids - fc Per Dozen Jar Rubbers psc Red, New Stock. 6 Doz...ffil-5 Assid. Cookies 4c Fancy. Special, pep lb...A-3 Clsler Vinegar ' 4o Pure. 40 Grain. Gallon... & MEAT DEPARTMENT Pork Chops, lb 19p Round Steak, lb 28p Pork Roast, lb 140 Weiners, 2 lbs. for 39 p Breakfast Bacon, lb 19p Minced Ham, 2 lbs 290 Kraf Cheese An All Varieties. 2-lb. Dox J Highest Price, Cash or Trade for Eggs TUTT & BRUBACHER Phono 1211 Murray