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MONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1940. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE i MURDOCK i By Journal Field Representative J officers were elected for the coming year. We failed to get the names of those elected, but will publish it next week. Celebrated Birthday Mrs. Margaret Rikli, widow of the late Arthur A. Rikli, was 86 years old on Sunday, December 8, and in 1 1 i V, si sin c i s- o mi rv lr lf Sunday at the home of Mrs. "oor 1,1 " "umui' friends gathered to help ner ceieDrate the event. With plenty of good things to eat, a most enjoyable time was had by all. Paul Stock was called to Lincoln last Wednesday on business matters. Frank A. Melvin was called to Ashland last Tuesday to look after business matters. Frank L. Hilard, of Weeping Water was here looking after busi ness for the Nebraska Tower com pany. Christmas decorations adorn the barber shop of Eddie Craig and the beauty salon of Miss Geraldine Schmidt. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool visited last Tool's sister, Mrs. Fred II. Gorder, of Weeping Water. E. D. Friend of Alvo was a visi tor last Wednesday at the home of bis daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig. Mrs. Lois Seikjost, who resides Fides north of town, has been feel ing poorly and has been confined to her bed for several days. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heineman were in Lincoln on last Wednesday, where they visited friends and look ed after business matters. Russell Gorthey, who is a student nt the Peru teachers college, was home for a week end visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gorthey. Gus Stock and wife were at Alvo Wednesday of last week, going over to secure some one to pick their corn, as they have a farm near Alvo as well as the one here. George Miller and wife who oper ated a produce" station here, have moved to Manley, where they are occupying the old hotel building and expect to operate a produce station. Wayne Schwartz of Ilemingford arrived in Greenwood last Wednes day and came on over to Murdock Wednesday evening, not being able to get here in time for the funeral of the late Henry Gakemeier. Robert Emmons, father of Mrs. V,. II. Zabel. was a guest at the Zabel home the greater part of last week and accompanied Mr. Zabel to Lincoln when the latter went over last week for groceries. Herman Brockmueller and wife of Gardner. South Dakota, have been visiting at the home of their nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Buck, during the past week. They were on their way to Los Angeles, where they expect to spend the winter. They also visited with the family of Fred Bauer at Manley. Raymond Beach, the new manager of the lumber yard, had as guests last Monday Will Muenchau, Orville Muenchau, Keith Trumble, Neil Fish er and P. May, all of Eagle, who came over to attend the basketball games that evening between the Eagle and Murdock teams and to visit their old friend. They enjoyed a very pleas ant evening despite the fact that both Eagle teams lost. Home from the Hospital Mrs. I. C. McCrorey, who has been at a Lincoln hospital for several weeks, was able to return home last Monday evening. Although she is feeling considerably better, she is not entirely well, but will continue her period of recuperation at home, prefering this to spending more time in the hospital. Elmwood By Journal Field Representative Eagle Teams Defeated The Eagle first and second basket ball t;ams came to Murdock Monday evening to play basketball with like teams of the Murdock school. In the feature game between the two first teams, Murdock won over the visitors by a score of 54 to 32. The Murdock seconds were also able to win easily over their Eagle opponents. For the curtain raiser the Murdock eighth graders played the boys of the ninth grade, winning over the latter. Will Make Home Here Mr. and Mrs. Glen Peters of Green wood moved to Murdock last week and will make their home here with Mrs. Peters' mother, Mrs. Gakemeier, who is left alone since the death of her husband, and who has not been in the best ot health lately. As Mr. Peters is employed in Louisville, the move will put him that much nearer his work and be better for all concerned. J. Johansen of Murdock was a business visitor in Elmwood last Tuesday. R. M. Dennis nursed L. V. Davis during the time just before the bat ter's death, and proved a very cap able nurse. Howard Liston was a patient at the Bryan Memorial hospital in Lin coln several days last week and re turned home feeling much improv ed. Albert and Robert Kuntz left the latter part of last week for the west ern part of the state to look after business matters connected with their land interests there. Miss Catherine Lorenz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Lorenz, came down from Omaha, where she is em ployed, for a week-end visit at the' home of the parents. j Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hazen enter-j tained a number of relatives last j Sunday. Among those present were Ernest Hardin and family of Omaha and Leland Hardin of Louisville. Alvin A. McReynolds of Nehawka, who is a member of the Cass county draft board, was a business caller in both Elmwood and Weeping Water last Tuesday. While here he visited with Albert Alford for a short time. Albert Prince, who has been con ducting a produce station in Elm wood for nearly a year, closed the ; visit their uncle, Wilson Gilmore They also called at several other places looking into the matter of pur chasing feed for Custer county farm ers who did not raise much on ac count of the severe drouth. .! Back on the Job George Blessing, publisher of the Leader-Echo, who has been ill and unable to be on the job for a couple of weeks, is now back on the job, although still feeling the effects of his illness. His mother and wife have looked after the business and news gathering during the illness of Mr. Elessing. South Bend Special Journal Correspondence Most Interesting Meeting An interesting meeting was held at the parlors of the Elmwood Chris tian church last Tuesday, with Dr. Patterson of the University of Ne braska as guest speaker. His theme was "The Place of Religion in De mocracy." A large attendance greet ed the sneaker and listened atten tively to his address. business last week and moved to Cedar Creek. Later on he expects to locate at Nebraska City. Death of Louis V. Davis i Last Monday death came to Louis V. Davis after an illness of several weeks. Born at Dodridge, West Vir- ridge, West Virginia and just recent ly passed his 77th birthday. Mr. Davis and family came to Elmwood twenty- five years ago, residing in the coun try before they moved to town. He was an expert well man and was as sociated with George F. Wilson in that line of business. His health has not been good for the past two years, and the last few weeks he has been particularly poorly. Funeral services were held Wed- F. J. Knecht was a business visitor in Omaha Friday. Mrs. Albert Blum called on Mrs. William Blum Friday afternoon. F. H. Ronnau called at the home of his son Floyd and family on Wed nesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. O. Mooney and sons were business visitors in um aha Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill were Monday evening callers at the Homer Carnicle home. Mr. and Mrs. William Blum were Wednesday evening callers at the W. J. O'Brien home. Simon Rehmeier of Alvo called at the Albert Blum home Friday even ing of last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Trier enjoy ed a visit from their son Otis Omaha on Wednesday. j Mrs. Nancy Streight returned home Friday from an extended visit with relatives in Holdrege. Miss Rose Ehrenberger and Helen Blum erf Schuyler were week end guests at the Win. Blum home. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Frahm and son were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carnicle. Mrs. Merritt of the State Fisheries near Gretna was a Wednesday af ternoon caller at the W. J. O'Brien home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Copsey and fam- "He's My Uncle" was rendered by. Herbert Blum and Jesse Capsey, and , the Barber Shop quartette composed i of Jess Fidler, Jason Streight, Jimmy Fidler and Ned Blakesley, accompany ied by Mrs. Jason Streight at the piano, called for several encores which proved their popularity. The food booth, apron and candy booths were well patronized. George Trier won the angel feed cake, George Braun the chicken. Lem McGinnis guessed the correct number of jar rings and received the nut chopper. The Friendly Circle ladies wish to thank everyone who helped to make their bazaar such a great success. MANLEY By Journal Field Representative WABASH By Journal Field Representative Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene were ; nesdav afternoon at the Clement fun- Hcme from Trip to South Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Straich arrived home last week from a trip that' took them into Oklahoma, Texas and Cali fornia for visits of various durations. They report having had a splendid time. in Lincoln last Sunday, where they visited their daughters. Mrs. Max Lamb and family, and Miss Phyllis Greene, who is staying in Lincoln and attending the University of Nebraska. Visited Here last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Albert Printz had as Sunday guests the Orville Hunt fam ily of Lorton, the Peter Printz fam ily of Syracuse (including their daughter Betty and family), and the Cleo Printz family of Otoe. eral home, conducted by Rev. Lind pastor of the Elmwood Methodist church and burial was in the Elm wood cemetery. Besides the wife, there remains in Elmwood the moth er of Mrs. Davis. J. E. Golden completed the picking f ! of his corn last Wednesday. Aided by Mr. and Mrs. George Mc Kinstry, II. H. Gerbeling now has the last of his corn crop in the crib. Henry Crozier and Frank E. Wood of Weeping Water were circulating among the people of Wabash last Wednesday. Edward Obernaulte and Lester Bosworth were looking after business and visiting friends in Weeping Water last Friday. Frank Reese left Saturday for Eigelow, Mo., to visit his sister. Miss Catherine Reese, who resides on the ily spent Sunday at the Jess Fidler .old Reese homestead there. home helping them celebrate their Here for Funeral Among those here to attend the funeral of the late Henry Gakemeier were Mrs. Ellen Schwartz of Heming ford. Rev. and Mrs. George Wolters cf Arlington and Mesdames Rex and Glen Peters of Greenwood. William Gakemeier was unable to get here. Mrs. Wolters was formerly Miss Car rie Gakemeier. Old Timer Guest Here Harrv Lehman, who resided in Murdock many years ago and was a member of the Bible school class of L. Neitel in the Evangelical church, stopped here last Wednesday for a short visit with his old friend, while on a visit to this part of the country. He is now residing in North Dakota. Six feet, six inches in height, he is surely a big man. It was a pleasure to him to be able to meet a good number of the old friends, who remember him as a youth in the community. Apparently Has Won Fight Homer Williams, who was taken with an attack of polio and confined to his bed for several weeks is now so he can be out again and was on the streets last Tuesday, walking to town with the aid of a cane. He en joyed seeing a movie before returning home. We are pleased to report his successful fight ajrainst this dread disease, which he has apparently won. Greenwood Special Journal Correspondence twelfth wedding anniversary. Tuesday evening callers at the George Vogler home were John Kupke and daughters, Esther and Ruth, and Mr. and Mrs. George Vog ler, Sr., and family. Mrs. Wesley Wagner has the sym pathy of her many friends in this The trucks of Frank Marshall and John Wood were kept busy during the recent cold spell hauling coal from the mines at Clarinda. Iowa. Last Wednesday Keith Munford driving the truck of Frank Marshall took a load of stock to the South Omaha stock yards for a group of farmers and on his return came by community. Her mother passed away j way of Ashland and brought back a suddenly Sunday morning in an , fine team of horses tor Henry iuihga. Omaha hospital. William Reuter and wife stopped Mrs. Walter Towle and Mrs. Laura ; here Sunday while en route to Weep- Ladies Aid Elects Officers The Ladies Aid of the Murdock Evangelical church held an all day meeting at the home of Mrs. August Rnge last Wednesday that was fea tured by a covered dish luncheon at the noon hour. During the afternoon. CHRISTMAS GREETING SARDS Box Assortment 12 in Eox.25c 18 in Box.SOc 16 in Eox50c 21 in EoxG5 12 Hand Painted in Box 25 BEAUTIFUL CAEDS j 2 with Name imprinted fc3 Cards at All Prices A complete line of Christmas Cards to pick from . . at price range ol I, 2 for 5c, 5c each Also 10c, 15c and 25c RELATIVE, CCNVAIESCEHT, SYMPATHY AND EXLIGIGUS CAEDS A Gift Suggestion We take subscriptions for all llagazines at lowest cash prices. BATES BOOK STORE Four Square Club Meets Eleven members of the Four Square Home Demonstration club met at the home of Mrs. J. E. Mc Hugh on December 2 for a Christ mas part'. Christmas songs were sung, ably kd by Mrs. Rase, with Mrs. Vernon Schewe at the piano. Mrs. Schwab, the Reading leader, dwelt on Christmas customs in other lands, after bringing to mind many in our own land. The project leaders conducted a number of games which were entered into with much spirit. The hostess then invited the group into the dining room, where the long table was beautifully decorated with a spray of pine cones and red can dles. She served very delicious re freshments in the glow of the candle light. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. II. E. Tool on the third Monday in January. News Reporter. Interested in Eose Bowl Elmwood has its share of football fans who are interested in attending the Rosfe Bowl game at Pasadena on January 1. It is quite probable sev eral from here will go. but at this early date it is impossible to tell just who or how many. A Severe Affliction The ten year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hazen. Eugene, has become afflicted with a case of extreme ner vousness, and while he is able to at ten school, at the noon hour he has to go home and remain in bed until time for his return to school, and again in the evening as soon as school closes, the doctor has ordered that he return to bed and rest. It is thought this treatment will assist in overcom ing the strange malady. We can rurnTSTr yen wttTi Rub ber Stamps made to order at a price considerably below that you have been paying. Prompt service f you nead stamps. Me us. Home from Hospital Mrs. I. C. McCrorey, of Murdock, who has been a patient at a Lincoln hospital for two weeks, was brought heme a few days ago in the ambul ance of "Dud" Clement. Improvement while at the hospital indicates she will new continue to improve and soon be well again. Subscribe for the Journal. FIGURE your present earning capacity and think what you would be set back if burned out. Why run the risk of any less when dependable in surance costs so little? Sea?l 5. Bavis OI'riCKS: 2ND I'MIIIIl Piatts. State Bank Sldg. 1 life To Visit in Lincoln Cyrus Tyson of Omaha came to Elmwood last week and took his mother, Mrs. L. A. Tyson, to Lincoln, where she will visit at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flemming W. Robb for some time during the winter. Surprised Pioneer on Birthday Mrs. Mary Miller, a long time resident of Elmwood Mrs. Dudley Clouse spent Wednes day in Lincoln shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Keller spent Wednesday in Lincoln shopping. Dorcas Society met Friday at the church. Election of officers was held. Mrs. Martin Maher is still at the hospital. Her condition remains about the same. Miss Bernice Leadabrandt spent last week end at the Andy Leada brandt home. Mrs. Fred Ethridge and daughter of Grand Island were shopping in Lincoln Tuesday. The M. E. church held their an nual bazaar and supper Saturday, December 7, at the church. Two cars collided two miles east of Greenwood Tuesday morning, caus ing the death of one man and injur ing another. Deal-a-Deck met Thursday with Mrs. Lillian Jardine at her home. The next meeting will be held on December 19. Mrs. June Kyles and Mrs. Elton Keller and children were in Alvo Thursday afternoon, visiting Mrs. Wayne Kinney. Mrs. Donald Des Jardien of Om aha and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Fischer and family of Ashland visited at the Richards home Sunday. i The Woman's club will hold their annual Christmas party on Tuesday evening, December 10, at the home of Mrs. John Lambert. Mrs. Dee Hoenshell, the former Miss Ethel Montgomery and a Green wood resident some years ago, pass ed away at her home in Fremont last week. Claude Osburn and family have moved into the property recently oc cupied by Mrs. Lunciford, having purchased it. Mrs. Lunciford moved into their house. A WPA project will open in Greenwood Monday, December 9. This will provide work for several men who have had to drive quite a distance to work before. Mrs. Harold Brokhaga of Have lock and Mrs. Walter Brokhaga of Ashland spent Monday afternoon with their mother-in-law, Mrs. Gus Brokhaga also attending the birth day party. Mrs. Elmer Bennett, who lives Mae Hudson of Lincoln were Wed nesday dinner guests at the V. D. Livers home. They also called on many friends in South Bend. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Blum and Her bert were Sunday afternoon and supper guests at the Wm! Straebel home near Elmwood, where they vis ited an uncle, James Christensen. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dill were Tuesday evening callers at the Ed Copsey home. Mr. and Mrs. William Blum and Herbert and Allen Euett genbach were Wednesday evening callers. Mr. and Mrs. William Finke and Burdette Ronnau were Sunday guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Floyd Ronnau and family. Burdette is staying with his grandparents while attending high school. Mrs. Merle Xannen and family visited the Frieman Axthelm home in Lincoln Saturday afternoon and even ing. Mr. Xannen, who has been working in Kansas returned with them for a vacation from his work. Miss Ruth KuDke entertained at her home Sunday in honor of her sister, Mrs. George Vogler's birth day. Those rresent were Mr. ana Mrs. Herman Gakemeier and family and Mr. and Mrs. George Vogler and sons. Bill Rosencrans came home Fri day afternoon. His mother, Mrs. F. J. Knecht, accompanied by Mrs. George Braun. took him back batur day morning as he had an S o'clock class to attend. He enjoyed his short visit with the home folks as well as meeting many friends who attended the bazaar. ing Water to attend ahe program given at the Congregational church there by radio entertainers from the Earl May station at Shenandoah, and picked up Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hardaway. who accompanied them. Mrs. Ralph Richards and her mother. Mrs. Edgar Golden were hos tesses to the members of the Wabash Ladies Kensington. At the meeting plans were made for a Christmas meeting to be held in the near future. Among the guests was. Mrs. Verlie Reasner. of Otoe. Mr. Reasner is agent for the Missouri Pacific at that place, but formerly held a sim ilar position here. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rau visited in Lincoln over Sunday, guests of rela tives and friends there. Mr. and Mrs. Lane Supreman vis ited over Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Eager near Murray. John Rohrdanz and wife visited the home of their daughter, Mrs. Ileil and family, near Louisville, last Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dooley of Papillion were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rauth. Herman Rauth has had Ernest Brockmueller and his mechanical corn picker busy the past few days, getting his corn crop out of the field and into the crib. A card party was held Monday at the Manley hall under the auspices of the Catholic Youth organization. A good number were present and a general good time was had. John Gruber has been cutting the dead boxelder trees that stood in front of the residence property- he purchased last summer. This coming sprint: he expects to replace them with Chinese elms. Mark Wiles finished picking corn early last week and was well pleas ed to get the job done. Conditions have not been the best for corn pick ing this fall and quite a few farmers still have corn in the field. Mr. and Mrs. August Brockmueller of Gardner, South Dakota, who are diiving to Los Angeles for the winter stopped in Manley for a short visit with their daughter, Mrs. Fred Bauer. Sr. All enjoyed the short visit very much. Mrs. W. J. Rau has been suffering from a very severe sore throat which at times has almost made her give up her work at the bank and take to her bed, but so far has remained gamely on the job and hopes the 6orcness will subside soon. The canine population of Manley and vicinity is on the decrease. In fact there are a lot less dogs here now than there were a few weeks ago, when the number admittedly be came excessive. Xo one seems to fcuow just wnere t tie poiaon comes from, but the mortality of the dogs has been greatly shortened. Injured in Fall on Ice Charles McKinstry, son of Mr. and Mrs. George McKinstry suffered face injuries in a fall on the ice while skating cn Weeping Water creek last week. and vicinity, was surprised at her home here by a large group of friends who brought j two miles southeast of Greenwood, sn abundance of good things to eat. (passed away at her home -Thursday i ne occasion was 76th birthday. in honor of her Enjoyed Visit in Cass County Walter Cox of Oconto, Xebr., drove to Lincoln Friday afternoon, accom panied by his son Erwin and two Callaway boys, the boys coming to cte the football game, while Mr. Cox spent the night at the tyune of his cousin, Lewis Hollenbeck. Saturday mcrning, Mr. Cox and Mr. and Mrs. Hollenbeck drove to Nehawka to morning. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Alvo Methodist church and interment was in the Alvo ceme tery. Mrs. Gus Brokhaga was pleasantly surprised Monday afternoon when a group of ladies gathered at her home to help her celebrate her birthday. Mrs. Brokhaga was the recipient of many useful gifts. A delicious lunch was served. Entertained on Birthday Mrs. Clifford Busbey of Lincoln was hostess to a group of relatives last Sunday, among them her parents and the parents of her husband. The occasion was in honor of the birth day of her father, H. H. Gerbeling, as well as Mr. Busbeys father's birthday coming within the week and that of their daughter Geraldine, whose twelfth birthday comes on uecemoer it. mt. Gerbeling was 70 on December 1 and Mr. Busbey 75 on December 5. Eetain Haws as Manager Stockholders of the Manley Grain company held their annual meeting at the elevator office last week, when reports were rendered on the volume of last year's business. Harry Haws was unanimously continued as man ager during the coming year, as his services have been very satisfactory. Birth of Son A son was born last week to Mr. :ind Mrs. Harold (Knobby) Krecklow that has not only brought joy to the parents, but to the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Davis and Mr. and Mrs. August Krecklow. MAEBI GEAS COSTUME MAKES SINCE '83 QUITS Friendly Circle Meets The Friendly" Circle met on Thurs day with Mrs. Glen Kuhn. Final plans for the bazaar and apron sale were made after which everyone enjoyed a social hour. Visitors were Mrs. J. J. Livers, Mrs. Perry Kuhn and Mrs. Ed Copsey. A very delicious lunch of date cake with whipped cream and coffee was served. The next meeting will be held on I December 12 at the F. J. Knecht! home. Each lady is to bring a cov ered dish and her gift for her secret' club pal and enjoy a real Christ mas party. Subscribe for the Journal. Bazaar WeWll Patronized The annual bazaar and apron sale last Friday evening drew a large crowd. The program under the capable direction of Misses Lauretta Burdick and Helen Saunders, consisted of a play, "Finer Dust," with a cast com posed of Mrs. Glen . Thiessen, Mrs. Ed Copsey. Jess Fidler, Jimmy Fidler, Vernon Dill and Miss Helen Saun ders. Each took his or her part ex ceptionally well and everyone en joyed the home talent show. Doris Xelson and Darlene Buett genbach were exceptionally good in NEW ORLEANS (UP) A little, gray-haired woman is leaving her shop where for D7 years she has turned out the frotesque masks and costumes needed by Mardi Gras cele brants. Madame Julia Alabru is retiring to a life of domestic quiet and com fort. She's 83 years old time, the says, to settle down an,d get a little joy out of life. When I think of the devil's suits I've made, of the Indian costumes. of the angels' wings well, I guers I'll miss them," she said sadly. The shelves of her modest little shop in the heart of the old French Quarter are lined with gay-colored silks and satins. Some of them are jeweled; others spangled. Mardi Gras, however, has changed greatly since she Erst began design ing and sewing the gaudy costumes. "More people used to mask and I think they had more fun in the old days," she said. "There had to two costumes for Rex, too, because there were two kings one for the first day; one for the second day." But in the modern-day version, there is only one "king of carnival." Encase in Business Here Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, who have been living in Murdock, have rented the old hotel property here and last Wednesday moved their household goods here. This week they are opening a cream and produce station here. Thus Manley gets both a new family and a new business to compensate for the loss of two local families, those of Oscar Dowler and Glen Miller, who have moved elsewhere. See the gooos you Tiay. claTuQ descriptions are alluring enouah. but how about tr.e Goods when a tap dance. 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