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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1940. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI HTEEKj LY JOTJMTAL PAGE ITVfc i J a Weeping Water Miss Agnes Rough spent Sunday in Lincoln. Mrs. Taylor Wilson of Auburn vis ited friends in town Tuesday be tween trains. Mrs. Ray Norris attended the annual convention of Nebraska Fed erated Women's clubs at Norfolk this week. Mrs. Ray Wiles returned Monday from Fremont, where she visited her sister, Mrs. Andrew Johnson, who is very ill. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colbert were among those who attended the Nebraska-Indiana game at Lincoln Sat urday afternoon. Twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dietl, Jr.,' Monday, October 14. Mother and sons reported to be getting along nicely. Meeting with Mrs. L. P. Wolcott at her home last Thursday after noon was the Eide-a-Wee club, with twelve members present. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Heneger and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hencger spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eidenmiller at Nehawka. En route home from an eastern trip, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warren, of Los Angeles, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl E. Day. The P. E. O. held their first meet ing of the fall season last Friday afternoon. The subject for the af ternoon was "Summer Echoes." The Idle-a-While club was enter tained Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O. C. Hinds. This is a bridge club with twelve members. The dance at the auditorium last Thursday evening was well attend ed. Music was furnished by the Charlie' Kucera orchestra, of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Leyda and Mr. and Mrs. Russel Overhauser, of Murray, were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Groesser. The Woman's Association of the Congregational church held their regular monthly meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. R. Dinger. George Boedcker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Boedeker, is recovering from the effects of a broken arm, the result of an accident on the school grounds. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Gibson and Mr. and Mrs. Harley Thurslund at tended a party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lauritzen, in Lin coln, Monday evening. Work is progressing rapidly on the new building to be occupied by the Variety store. It will cover the two lots on Main street left vacant since the fire nearly three years ago. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Steckley and D. D. Wainscott went to Des Moines Thursday, where Mrs. Steckley re mained while the men went on to Marshalltown and State Center on business. Mrs. J. I. Corley entertained the Knickerbocker club at her home on Wednesday evening. This is the old est bridge club in town and the members always enjoy an evening together. Mrs. Carl Mansfield, formerly of Orient, Iowa, is a visitor at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bowers. She expects to remain for a few days be fore going to their new home at Schuyler. Workmen started to break ground a few days ago for the new home of Mr. and Mrs. John Bolze. It is to be located on Eldora avenue, second house east of the home of Mrs. Bolze's parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Dinger. The Helping Hand Society met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Anna Norris at her home. The afternoon was spent in quilting until a late l'p'.ir, when a luncheon was served by the hostess. Last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Steckley entertained at a family dinner with one out-of-town guest, Miss Betty Ann Clark, of Lin coln. The event honored the twenty first brthday of their son, Edwin, Jr. Mrs. J. W. Mendenhall is slowly recovering from her recent illness. She is able to be up and around part Modern 5-rm House with Garage Only $1000 CAN ARRANGE TERMS LIKE RENT SEE am u of the time since returning from the hospital, but still reports to the physician in Lincoln. She was at Lin coln Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Dudley were made happy Monday evening by the arrival of a baby daughter at Lin coln General hospital. This is their second child, as they have a son Richard, two and a half years old. Mr. Dudley Is head officer at the CCC camp. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wiles spent Saturday in Lincoln. While Mr. Wiles was attending to business, Mrs. Wiles spent the time visiting with their daughter Wileen, who is clerk to the principal at Irving school in Lincoln and with their son Quentin Wiles and his wife. Quentin is taking a post graduate course at the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Amy Robby and her daughter, Betty Ann, of Davenport, Iowa, ar rived Thursday and remained until Monday when Mrs. Robb's sister, Miss Mayme Hillman returned home with them for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Les ter Shrader entertained for the visi tors at their home at a dinner Sun day when their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Guy McGill and Mr. and Mrs. Dave Martin, of Elrawood, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ehlers, Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Mayfield, Mr. and Mrs. John Carper, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dietl and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore, of Omaha. Lions Club Entertain Lionesses Members of the Lion3 club enter tained their wives at a dinner at Ho tel Rest Haven on Tuesday evening. Decorations were autumn leaves. Af ter a fine dinner served by Mrs. Dow ler, the evening was spent in a social way. No Name Club The members of the No-Name club had a real treat last Friday when they were invited to hold their meet ing at the trailer home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Christensen. which at present, is north of Murdock, where Mr. Christensen's business takes him for a few weeks. Eleven were in the party who spent the afternoon there and all report a delightful time. Weeping Water Woman's Club The Weeping Water Woman's club had its first regular program of the year Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emmor Marshall, with a good attendance, and several new members present. Mrs. Frank Mar shall presided at the business meet ing after which Mrs. Herrold A. Mil len gave a most interesting review of the book, "Return to Religion." At the close of the meeting, the members adjourned to the school house to attend the recognition ser vice of the Girl Reserves, whom they sponsor. Lorena Marie Christensen Lorena Marie Christensen was born May 26, 1895. at Weeping Water, Nebraska, and died at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth, near Weeping Water early Monday morn ing, October 14, 1940, at the age of 45 years, 4 months and 14 days. Rena, as she was known to her friends, throughout her entire life, was a victim of pain and suffering. When less than five years of age she suffered the loss of both her parents. When less than ten she was taken to the Orthopelic hospital at Lincoln for treatment. She spent seven years there, and the two years following her return home, in a cast. Recovering sufficiently, she went to Omaha, where she was employed for five years, though constantly un der a doctor's care. Returning here, she has made her home with her sis ter, Mrs. Rauth. About a year ago her ailment became acute and for the past nine months she has been con fined to her bed. All that science and love could do for her relief was done. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Herman Rauth, a brother, Henry Christensen, and a niece, Mrs. Beryl Hansen, of Weeping Water, together with other relatives and friends. Miss Christensen was a lover of the beautiful. She thought much of others, but little of herself. She was a loyal true friend, one whose pres ence was a benedictfon to all whom she met. Funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Congregational church of which she was a member. Rev. W. D. Lenker, pastor of the ,M. E. church was in charge of the services and Mrs. Roy Haslam at the organ. Harold Har mon. Pallbearers were C. J. El- mon. Pall bearers were C. J. El gaard, S. Ray Smith, Ralph Keck ler, Oscar Domingo, Walter Ander son and Renos Anderson. Interment was in Oakwood cemetery. You can get Ru-aer stamps al lowest prices at Journal off.ee. Subscribe for the Journal. MANLEY NEWS Rev. James Hennessy transacted business in Weeping Water Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert were " shopping in Omaha on Tues day. William Metzger of Cedar Creek was calling on his many friends last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Krecklow visited friends and transacted busi ness in Wahoo last Tuesday. The Extension club met with Mrs. Andrew Schliefert last week. All of the members and one guest attended the meeting. Mrs. Frank Albee and daughter of Lincoln spent Thursday with Mrs. Albee's brother, C. E. Mockenhaupt, and Miss Sue. On account of the teachers' meet ing in Lincoln and Omaha there will be no school Thursday and Friday, October 24 and 25. Miss Lily C. Tighe of Omaha was a week end guest at the homes of her sisters, Mrs. Walter Mockenhaupt and Mrs. John C. Rauth. Harold Krecklow has just return ed from Lincoln, where he did some extensive repairing and painting at the James M. Carper home. The . steel bins to be used in the storage of government corn have been received in Manley and are being set up by local help. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dietl, Jr. were made happy Monday, October 14, by the birth of twin boys who are to receive the names of Ronald and Donald. Mother and babies are doing well. Miss Theresa Rauth of Dunbar, who came to attend Miss Rena Chris tiansen's funeral, remained to spend a few days with Miss Christiansen's sister, Mrs. Herman Rauth and Mr. Rauth. The election board had charge of the registration on Wednesday and report 52 of draft age in Center pre cinct. Orris Schliefert, who was ap pointed chairman, went to riatts- mouth Thursday morning to make the returns to the county clerk. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Meier of Louis ville are rejoicing over the birth of a son on Tuesday, October 15, at the Methodist hospital in Omaha. This is their first child and also the first great-grandchild to be born to C. E. Mockenhaupt, who is greatly elated. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riester and daughter, Mrs. Earl Puis of Murray and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert drove to Seward Tuesday to attend a general meeting of the Aid Societies of, the Lutheran church. About nine hun dred guests were present at the noon day dinner. Mrs. Hugh O'Brien entertained her card club one day last week. The twelve members were present and spent a very pleasant afternoon. First prize was awarded to Mrs. Mike Sheehan and second to Mrs. Herman Bergmann. Mrs. O'Brien served delicious refreshments. Mrs. Marie Evans and Miss Anne V. Rauth of Omaha drove down Wed nesday to attend the funeral of Miss Rena Christiansen, which was held in the Congregational church in Weeping Water. A great many from Manley also attended the funeral, in cluding a delegation from the local chapter of the Royal Neighbors, of which organization Miss Christian sen had long been a member. Those attending the dinner held in weeping Water Thursday night in honor of Terry Carpenter were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Harms. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bergmann, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws, Mr. and Mrs. John Carper, Mr. and Ms. Andrew Stan der, Mr. and Mrs. John (J. liautn, Messrs. Wm. Rau, John Crane, Har old Otte and George Rau. A num ber of the young people attended the dance wheh followed thedinner. Many Attend Church Supper The church supper sponsored by the ladies of the Lutheran church north of town was well attended. About 250 dinners were served. Mrs. Theodore Harms was chairman of the afTair. All present were loud in their praises of the delicious dinner. Attended Deanery Institute Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rauth, ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mockenhaupt and son Billy drove to Falls City Friday, October 18. While the ladies attended the Iuter-Deanery Institute of the D. C. C. W., which was held in the Tiehan gymnasium, the men drove out to the oil fields. They found the work there very interesting and felt well repaid for their trip. Entertained in Honor of Son Mr. and Mrs. Walter O'Brien en tertained at a family dinner Sunday in honor of their son, Robert O'Brien, U. S. N., who left Thursday by auto for San Diego, California, to rejoin his ship. Among those present were Frank Stander and daughter, Lil- lian of Omaha, Mrs. Baltz Meisinger and Miss Eleanor O'Brien of Platts moulh and Mr. and Mrs. John Mur phy and son Tom of Elmwood. Robert O'Brien, Sr., grandfather of the young man, who is making his home at Plattsmouth, was unable to be present due to illness. Buy Building for Parish Hall The building owned by Dave Brann and formerly used aa a gar age, has been purchased by the members of St. Patrick's church and is to be converted into a parish hall. With the additions and improve ments contemplated, it will make a very good place for the social gath erings fostered by the numerous church societies. On Tuesday a number of the ac- tive members of the parish got to gether for an all day cleaning bee. A basket lunch was provided by the ladies and with the addition of hot coffee, a pleasant lunch hour was spent, after which the scrub brushes flew with renewed activity. As the work was not completed, some re turned on Thursday to finish the job. During the afternoon, Mrs. Elmer Pearson, who is not a member of the congregation, surprised the workers by serving a fine lunch con sisting of sandwiches, cake and coffee. This was indeed a neighborly act greatly appreciated by all. The men of the parish did their part in the work of cleaning up, as can be attested by the improved ap pearance of the basement and sur rounding grounds, to say nothing of the floor of the hall. Much work still remains to be done and those who previously were unable to help may have a further opportunity. SOUTH BEND Herbert Stander Tiad the misfor tune to lose a young calf during the past week. Mrs. George Braun and Mrs. F. J. Knecht were Tuesday business visi tors in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Livers and daughters spent Thursday at the V. D. Livers home. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Blum were Monday evening callers at the Wil liam Blum home. Mr. and Mrs. George Vogel and Loran were Thursday evening visi tors at the V. D. Livers home. Mrs. Mollie Neuman left Saturday for California, for an extended visit with her children and their families. Mr. and JMrs. .Albert Blum and Allen drove to OsceOla, Nebr., Thurs day to attend the fifth district con vention of the Farmers Union. Allen was on the nominating committee. The Floyd Ronnau children are ill and out of school with whooping cough. The William Leddy family have recovered from the malady. Thursday evening callers at the Cora Campbell home were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Campbell and daugh ters of Omaha, Mrs. George Braun, Mrs. Charles Fosberg and Mrs. F. J Knecht. The draft registration board, with Oscar Dill as registrar and Albert Blum and Walter Thimgan the other members, met at the Oscar Dill home Monday evening to plan their work on "R" day, which was Wednesday, October 16. Mrs. Albert Blum and Allen were also evening callers at the Dill home. Played Soft Ball A very interesting game of soft ball was played Friday between the grammar room boys and their teach er Miss Lauretta Burdick and Miss Elvina Hammer and her team, near Greenwood. Each team played a good game, with South Bend winning. Mr. Nunn acted as umpire. Others going besides the team and the um pire were Mrs. B. O. Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. McGregor, Mrs. Ed Copsey, Mrs. Jason Streight, Mrs. Wm. Blum, Mrs Tyler Nunn and Mrs. Lula Mae Jack son and Dennis. Also several school children. Friendly Circle Meets Due to rain and the slippery con dition of the roads, the Friendly Circle met on Thursday, October 10, with Mrs. F. J. Knecht, instead of driving to Ashland to the Henry Stander home as had been planned An interesting meeting was held with new ideas for a successful bazaar presented and committees appointed. The meeting closed with all re peating the Lord's praysr in unison A delicious lunch of sandwiches, pick les" and doughnuts was served. The next meeting will be held with Laura Vargas. Each lady will answer roll call by telling of an interesting event of her "courtship days." Deeds, mortgages and all sorts of legal blanks for sale st the Journal office. Whether your printing Jo& Is large or small. It will reoeiva our prompt attention. Call No. 9. ALVO Mr. and Mrs. James Dimmitt and sons were calling on the Marion Kel logg family Sunday afternoon. Mrs. August Bockelman drove to Lincoln to see her sister, Mrs. Rue ter, who was taken to the hospital Wednesday. Rev. Hammel was a victim of the flu over the week end. However, he was able to preach his morning ser mon as usual. Wesley Wisby, a former Alvo boy, and sons of Lincoln called at the Elmer Klyver home Sunday evening. Mrs. Mabel Winn and Mrs. Homer Cook were Lincoln visitors Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt and son spent Sunday afternoon with the Martin Knode family at Cedar Hill. They were also callers at the Henry Boydston home later in the after noon. Members of the local chapter of Royal Neighbors met Wednesday af ternoon with Mrs. Ben Muenchau. After the regular routine of busi ness, the ladies were served a delic ious lunch. Here from California Mrs. Cbris Hoyman of California came Tuesday evening of last week to visit relatives. She is the mother of William Hoffman. She plans to be here about three weeks. Visiting Son and Wife Mrs. Nora Williams of Winfield, Kansas, came Tuesday evening for a surprise visit with her son, Jesse and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver drove to Lincoln to get Grandma Tuesday afternoon. Building Crib Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Illinois are at the Jesse Williams home. Mr. Johnson is building a crib at the Wil liams place. Taken to Hospital Mrs. Dan Rueter was taken to the hospital Wednesday. She was suf fering from gall bladder trouble. Friends hope that Mrs. Rueter will soon be improved and be able to re turn to her home. To Harvest Corn Rev. Hammell has made plans to store the corn from "God's Acres" in one of the big cribs. It is thought that on an average this corn will yield quite well and net the local church a nice sum.T Abundance of Happiness Happiness is the pass word at the Bennett home this week. Something grand happened to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bennett on Tuesday morning, due to the arrival of a fine son at the home of their son, Dewitt and wife, of Lincoln, making them "grandpa" and "grandma" for the first time, and their children at home became aunt and uncle. Friends join with them in their happiness and offer best wishes. Quarterly Conference Dr. Bert Story of Lincoln was at the local church Wednesday evening to conduct the first quarterly con ference meeting for the new church year. Due to the meeting at the school house, several members were ab sent. Announce Arrival of Son Mrs. Earl Keller told friends of the arrival of a son to Mr. and Mrs. McKim, of Newton, Kansas, Sep tember 23. Mrs. McKim is the form er Ilelene Groff of near Elmwood. P. T. A. Meets The October meeting for the P. T. A. was held at the high school audi torium Wednesday evening, October 16. After a short business meeting that was presided over by the pres ident, Mrs. Frank Hemke, the pro gram chairman, Mrs. Harold Nickel, introduced Dr. Lyman from the Uni versity of Nebraska, who was the guest speaker. Due to a conflict in dates, a very small crowd was in attendance. Scoutmaster Ralph Dreamer and hs group of Boy Scouts will have charge of the evening's program for November. Taken to Hospital P. J. Linch, who is quite aged, was taken to the hospital Wednesday af ternoon, after suffering from a stroke Friday. Frank . Edwards found the aged man Friday, unable to move. His children were called home, arriving here Friday and Saturday. He has a daughter living at Grand Island and a son at Sioux City, Iowa. His condition is very critical. Plattsmouth offers a sp?endd market for farm produce. Local dealers always pay top prices. UBDO K ITEMS O. E. McDonald of Manley was a Murdock visitor Thursday. Fred Klemme was a Weeping Water business visitor Wednesday. Wayland Ward was helping Joe Gustin shell corn Wednesday after noon. J. A. Bauer of Lincoln was a Mur dock visitor the latter part of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Edgar of Wahoo spent Sunday with Mrs. Aug Panska. W. O. Gillespie and WT. O. Ward were Ashland visitors Thursday morning. William Timblin of Alvo was call ing on his old friend, Wm. Bourke, Saturday. William Newsham of Ceresco was in town the fore part of the week on business. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Ward and W. O. Gillespie were Weeping Water visitors Sunday. Richard Epping and Carl Buck are busy putting up snow fences along No. 1 highway. The Stock Implement Co. sold a two row corn picker this week to a party from Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schlichte meier of Nehawka were Murdock Tisitors Thursday. Carl Reichart was in Elmwood on Wednesday, delivering a load of shoats to Ed Rosenow. Louis Hornbeck of Lincoln was calling on his brother, I. G. Horn beck, one day last week. Louie Seikjost has been building cement walks about his farm home during this fine fall weather. Robert Crawford spent Sunday with his sister and family, Mrs. M. Bushnell of South Bend precinct. The Ladies Aid society of the Evangelical church were entertained Wednesday by Mrs. Louis Schmidt. Mr. and Mrs. Hy Heineman at tended the Cass county corn picking contest near Elmwood Wednesday. Mrs. A. J. Tool spent several days this week with her daughter, Mrs. George Work and family, of maha. Corn picking has not gotten into full swing, but from reports so far, it seems the yield will be rather un even. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Heyer and fam ily of Fairbury visited Saturday with Mr. Meyer's mother, Mrs. August Panska. Gus Stock was in Lincoln Wed nesday evening to see his mother at the hospital and found her feeling fine. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Kruse of Clay Center, Nebr., spent Wednesday night with their son George and family of Murdock. The Backemeyer brothers. Alvin and Carl, shelled their corn Monday and stored it in their bins, resealing it for two years. Morris Penterman, manager of the Engles lumber yard in Elmwood, was in Murdock Monday for some lum ber from the Murdock yard. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Gustin of Wheatland, Wyoming, have been spending several das's visiting among their former friends and neighbors. Mr. Elseman, the painter, has completed the painting of the hotel I building belonging to W. O. Gilles pie. A little paint adds much to the appearance of an old building. Morris McDonald, while helping with the farm work at the farm of Mrs. Charles Buell, had the misfor tune to lose the end of his fifth fin ger in a combine one day last week. Workmen employed by the Ne braska Power Co. were busy Thurs day running wires to the Kruse hardware store preparatory to giving a cooking demonstration there Sat urday. Mrs. Fred Stock, Sr., was taken to the Bryan Memorial hospital Sun day, where she was operated on for a ruptured appendix. Although well along in years, she has been recover ing in fine shape. Mr. and Mrs. Muriel Gillespie ac companied Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gor they to Omaha Sunday afternoon to see Miss Irene GoKthey, who had an operation on her nose. They found her getting along fine. Mr. a.nd Mrs. Wm. H. Zable and Mrs. Zable's father, Robert Emmons, drove down to Pratt, Kansas, Satur day night and 6pent Sunday with William E. Zable, son of Mr. and Mrs. Zable. Mr. Zable, Jr. is man ager of one of the large stores at that place. They report a very en joyable visit and trip. F. A. Melvin, C. I. Long, I. C. Mc Crorey, R. A. Kuehn and Bryan Mc Donald were in charge of the regis tration Wednesday. A total of 88 were registered, but quite a number of these were not residents of Elm wood precinct. An extra railroad gang located here furnished some twenty-five of the number. R. N. A. Official to be Here Mrs. Frances Torkelson of Lin coin, a member of the board of su preme managers of the Royal Neigh bors of America, will be a guest of honor at a convention of Royal Neighbor camps in Murdock Thurs day of this week, October 24. Camp No. 559 8 of Murdock will act as host for the sessions. The visit of the supreme officer is expected to attract a large attend- MRS. FRANCES TORKELSON ance. The program will include a school of instruction and class adop tion, with Mrs. Torkelson as the principal speaker. For a number of years, Mrs. Tor kelson has been prominently Identi fied with activities of Royal Neigh bors of America, having served as a supreme manager since 1927. Prev iously she filled the offices of supreme receiver and supreme auditor. Mrs. Torkelson is a past president of the Nebraska Fraternal Congress. Greenwood Mrs. Fred Palmqust was on the sick list during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Keller of Alvo spent Tuesday at the Elton Keller home. The Father-and-Son banquet will be held at the Methodist church on November 1st. Jackie Ileadley is much improved at this time. He is able to be back in school now. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peters and son are moving to Plattsmouth in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. McAffee and son Billy of Omaha visited Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kelly Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Casey moved into the Weldman property in the west part of town last week. The Junior class presented their p'.ay Friday night at the high school auditorium. It was "The Blue Bag." Mrs. Joe Kyles attended the Re- bekah Assembly at Omaha from Tues day until Thursday evening. Mrs. Lee Knolle and daughter of Sioux City, Iowa, spent a few days of last week at the L, C. Marvin home. Mr. and Mrs. Urban Kyles and Mr. and Mrs. Louis McDonald of Omaha cpent Suunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kyles. Miss Arnetta Brokhaga and Mar garet Schroeder spent last week end at Havelock with Mr. and Mrs. Har old Brokhaga. Mrs. Elton Keller and children went to Friend, Nebraska, Thursday for a visit of a(week or ten days with the Dr. Wallace family. Miss Ruth Franks and Raymond Leaver were united in marriage on September 28 at Fremont. Miss Franks is the deaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Franks. FALL and winter T hese are the Seasons for DANGEROUS FIRES Are you protected? A little insurance costs so little! Get it today! Pro tect what you have! 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