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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1940. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE MURRAY By Journal Field Representative Dr. R. W. Tyson reports a bless ing in the form of a delightful baby daughter coming to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks south of Ne hawka with all concerned doing nice ly. Gene Hylands and Hugh Hudtles, both of Omaha and firends of George Nickles were in Murray last Tuesday looking after some business matters for a short time and while here were visiting with Mr. Nickles. E. C. Taylor was in Lincoln last Sunday, guest at the home of his daughter and husband. The weather turned very bad and he remained and with the added inclement weath er, did not return until later in the week. Wm. Sporer was looking after some business matters in Plattsmouth last Saturday, clearing up some busi ness matters so that he might make a trip to the south to avoid the cold weather. He does not know as yet just when he will go or how long he will remain. The firemen of Murray had been planning to hold a bingo party the coming Friday evening, but with, the coming of the severe cold weather and the snow blocking the country roads, they were undecided during the fore part of the week as to whether they would have it or not. Dr. R. Y. Tyson was invited over near Plattsmouth to welcome a pair of twins which came last Sunday to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Sullivan, a son and daughter, v ere also welcomed by the happy g'-aedparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Sullivan and Mrs. Sophia Mayfield. Vidted Here Last Week. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith of 0;.g, Nebraska, a brother of the late V. P. Smith, who it will be remem bered was here a good deal during the illness of W. S. Smith and at the time of his passing and funeral, were visiting here last week and were truests rt the Ray Burton home, the former W. S. Smith home. They returned to their home at Ong late last week. Weather Causes Sale Postponement. Luther Womaek, who had adver tised a sale, to have been held on December 16th, the day of the bliz zard, was forced to postpone the sale. The sale was postponed until Decem ber 2Cth, the day after Christmas. Feeling Much Improved. With the very serious illness which kept James Latta in his bed for a number of weeks, with best medical treatment and care, was able to show a marked improvement, and is now up and about again with good rrospeets of returning to his former healthful condition.. His improve ment has been a source of joy to "Jimmie's" host of friends. Phillip Keil Improving. N't ws comes from the Clarkson hos pital in Omaha where Mr. Phillip Keil has been receiving treatment, to the effect that this gentleman has of late been showing good improvement. It is hoped by his host of friends that he may be able to return home en tirely restored to his former health in a short time. Writes from Pearl Harbor. Eugene Gruber, who is one of FROM The Largest and Oldest Insur ance Companies in America Represented by INSURANCE- 7c JjZ Plattsmouth Uncle Sam's fighting boys in the United States navy, who has been located at Pearl Harbor, Honolulu, for some months now, writes to the parents here saying that he is en joying life at that place, but that it is very hot out that way, a strong contrast to the weather we are hav ing here at this time. Returns to the Service. Carl Vest, who is a member of the United States navy, and who has been enjoying a ten day furlough here and at Nebraska City, departed last Sat urday for the Great Lakes training station, where after a short stay he will be sent to Los Angeles and later to Honolulu, where he will be sta tioned on one of Uncle Sam's fighting ships. Served at Reike Funeral. Messrs. John Hobscheidt and George Nickles, both very close friends of the late Herman Reike, were chosen as pallbearers to serve at their friend's funeral, which was held at the Baptist church of Union, conducted by Rev. Neill Stewart, pas tor of the Murray Presbyterian church, assisted by Rev. TV. A. Tay lor of Union, former pastor of the Union Baptist ch-Jrch until failing health forced him to retire. Enjoyed Sunday Dinner Here. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shrader of South Omaha, nephew and niece of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles, braved the blustering weather last Sunday afternoon and drove to Mur ray where they enjoyed a 4 o'clock dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Nickles as well as spending the evening here, returning to Omaha late in the evening. Will Spend Holidays Here. Miss Jane Boedeker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Boedeker, who has been located at Cincinnati, Ohio where she is dean of women of the Conservatory of Music, will return to Murray the ocming Saturday, arriv in Union in the evening and will be met there by her parents. She i3 returning to Murray for the mid- Bible School Sunday, December 22 "Sharing the Shepherd's Joy" Luke 2: -20. The glorious Christmas season nas come again; it is always connected with joy and heralded by mankind with great anticipation. It has cap tured the world. Christ is on the march. No other event is so stirring as Christmas. The world's history dates from A. D. A new era began when Christ made his entrance in to the world. "Behold, I make all things new" (Rev. 31:5) could well be said of Christ. Old customs were changed. The hope of all true wor shippers of God was realized. A new note of joy filled the ether as well as the hearts of the devout. It came from heaven, hence it is genuine, lasting it has the true ring. Not to the wealthy, the wise, the leaders of people, but to humble laborers men who occupied a low position, shep herds. They were the ones to hear the first strain of the heavenly choir. This was a special message to make known to "all the people" that the long prophesied, the long hoped for, heaven's greatest gift to man has come. Joy to the world. Simeon can say: "Mine eyes have seen thy salvation." The shepherds were the first to see the babe, also the first missionar ies. They were simple people and be lieved the messenger. They are the kind of people whom God can use in his kingdom. If some should question the shep herds watching their flock in mid winter, may we say here that the 25th of December is probably not the date of Jesus' birth; it is a date that the early church has set to cele brate. We do not know the date on which Christ was born, but we re joice in the fact that he was born. The word shepherd is used in both the Old and New Testament in var ied waj's. God himself is spoken of as a shepherd. (Ps. 23:1; 80:1; Ezok. 34:11-16). Christ speaks of himself as the good shepherd. Many :of the Old Testament characters were shepherds Abel, Isaac, Moses, David. Our Lord went out after the one lost sheep as a' good shepherd. Be not afraid the appearance of an anel in the night would frighten anyone. Any man not in tune with God would be afraid. Adam said: "I was afraid." Sinful men ar.e afraid of a holy God. After allaying their fears, the angel can tell them his message. He tells them that they are to be mes sengers of a great message, such as (the world has never heard. In that j respect every preacher has the same winter holidays and will return to her work in the east at the end of her vacation. Buys Additional Feeders. W. G. Eoedeker was In Omaha last Saturday where he made the purchase of some sixty head of feed er cattle, and had them shipped to Murray and placed on the west farm where they will be fed and cared for by Mr. Forrest "Ward, who has been farming the place and where he has grown some 70 acres of corn which yielded 65 bushels the acre. He com pleted gathering the crop last Satur day. Do Prognosticators Prognosticate? Those who consult the stars and other natural manifestations, have arrived at a conclusion that winter begins on December 21st when the sun crosses the line. Now we would ask in what category does the last month's weather belong? Nehawka By Journal Field Representative The American Legion has had in mind the enjoyment of an oyster sup per Thursday of this week, which it is hope will not be interfered with by any freakish weather. Frank Lemon to insure against water backing up on his roof and finding a way into the home, had Albert Scudder rake the drifted snow from the roof of the home. James M. Palmer who some time ago returned from the hospital where he underwent a major operation, has been able to get out and around of late, doing some light work, which is good news for his many friends. The mail carriers. Tommy Mason and R. H. Chapman have been having a hard fight to get around over their routes with their deliveries, but with each succeeding day were able to cover more of their territory, thus serving more of the patrons. Hans H. Stoll has been feeling rather poorly during the last few Lesson Study! By L. Neitzel, Murdock, Neb. message not a social gospel, but a gospel of redemption that is what the world needs. Why should preach ers go so far afield to find themes to preach on? Christ is inexhaustible, and the Gospel contains the unsearch able riches of Christ. Let polititians preach the social gospel. The word gospel came from heaven. After having received the message and when the' host of heaven have sung the doxology, the shepherds con sult with each other about this most Strang phenomena and then proceed to carry out their plan. They did not put it off for some more convenient season, but the orders are: "Let us now go." Now is the accepted time. And they came with haste. There was no procrastinating. Many a man has missed his life's opportunity not the shepherds. They were seeking and they found. What a lesson in simple faith! And they made known what they had heard from the angel. "So God expects all his followers to be his witnesses of what they have seen and heard, i. e. their experiences. But the testimony meeting is dis carded and the prayer meeting on the way out. Who then shall carry on the work of the gospel? If not the church, who will? That is the God appointed way; there is no better way. It created wonder and astonish ishment in the stable that night, and the word was carried further, until it reached Jerusalem and Herod's ear. In this the shepherds shared their joy with others. The silent Mother, while the others wondered, not so Mary, she had heard Gabriel's anunciation. The matter went far deeper with her. Some are surprised that we hear nothing about Joseph's reaction; he was probably touched as deeply as Mary, but Luke tells us Mary's Etory. She ponders, puts two and two together, comparing one thing with another. We here catch a glimpse of Mary's character, deep and calm. Spiritually receptive and strong, steady - and persevering in grace. Mary's entire personality was in volved. This was not the end; the shepherds returned to their occupa tion, but keep on glorifying and praising God for being so honored. If all converts would do the same, the fire of revivals would spread and light the candles of others, and the world would soon be aflame for the Lord. May the Christmas Joy this year bring the peace of God to the i warring nations. It is the peace that jendureth. weeks, and with a congestion in his lungs he has been kept to his bed. While suffering considerably, he is not considered to be critically lil. It is hoped he may soon be well again. Matthew Akin has, like Job of old been having his portion of af fliction, in the shape of a number of boils which has prevented him from working and as to that from sleep ing. He reports the pests as now being so that he is getting some rest. The Nehawka schools will hold their closing session this Friday, after which they will have their Christmas vacation extending until January 6th, 1941. This will give both students and teachers an oppor tunity to enjoy the mid-winter vaca tion. A Christmas party and community program will be held in the near future which will embrace the churches, the schools, the American Legion and all interested in commun ity welfare. A report will be given when arrangements are more thor ougly perfected. 1 r Masonic Lodge Meets. At the last meeting of the Nehaw ka Masonic lodge, there was a good representation and much interest in the proceedings of the lodge. With the conclusion of the gathering it was reported the following officers had been chosen for the coming year: Otto Ehlers of Union, worshipful master; Merritt Pollard of Nehawka, senior warden; A. D. Crunk of Union, junior warden, James M. Palmer, sec retary and C. D. Adams, treasurer, both of Nehawka. Dr. R. R. Ander sen was chosen senior deacon and Paul Swan junior deacon. Visiting' Parents for Holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gullion and their little infant son. accompanied by Ray Archer, departed early this week for Dunnegan, Mo., their old time home. Mr. Gullian had come to Nehawka when first married, and since their residence here were bless ed with a son, whom the parents back home had never seen, and as a sur prise,' the little grandson is going with the parents to spend the holi days with the grandparents. Mr. Archer is also spending the holiday at the old home. Enjoyed Vesper Services. Last Sunday evening at the audi torium Sunday there was held a vesper service, with a very fine program, jointly presented by the churches and the public schools. There was a large attendance who thoroughly enjoyed the evening. The Rev. W. D. Lenkef, pastor of the Methodist church had been selected as the principal speaker, but a very sore throat prevented fulfilling the appointment and Rev. Small filled in the hour which was one well adapted to the occasion and duly ap preciated, as Rev. Small is a very proficient speaker. Still Carrying on at 90. Mrs. Addie Dodson recently re ceived a letter from the old time home at Huntington, Virginia, where the parents make their home, telling of the celebration of the birthday of her father, B. O. Martin, whose birthday fell on December 13th which was also celebrated with the eldest sister, who was 69 on that day. The father and sister both enjoy good health. The father, not withstanding his ninety years, looks after the work of their small farm, in the east. Small Fire, Great Excitement Friday of last week the people of Nehawka were startled by the fire alarm. The fire boys were soon in action, and had the blaze, which was in the basement of the home of Mrs. Schwartz, under control and extin guished. The damage was small, as I the basement contained a number of empty boxes, some canned goods and discarded effects of the household. Fortunate it was that the firemen were notified in time and the flames were not allowed to spread. Entertained Friends Last Sunday. Four friendly families who often meet for a pleasant evening, one. Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Lemon, had with them for the evening last Sun day their friends, the families of Messrs. Albert Anderson and Herbie Kuntz, and Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Berter, for a six o'clock dinner, af ter which they all repaired to the vesper services at the auditorium, then returned to the Lemon home where the remainder of the evening was spent playing cards Home From West Coast. Mrs. Edith Theile. who for the past month has ben in the west visitine J friends and relatives at Los Angeles jand Long Eeach. returned home, after a very enjoyable stay in the west where she was privileged to I visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hob- son, formerly of Weeping Water and with Dr. and Mrs. G. II. Gilmore of Murray who are vacationing in the west. Arrival of New Daughter The heme of Mr. and Mrs. John Hicks was made happy when the stork last Sunday morning brought to this happy couple a very fine little baby girl. Both the new arrival and mother are doing nicely. Weeping later By Journal Field Representative cream station in true Christmas at tire, with a miniature tree. Miss Mina Leiupinstroh of Dunbar I is assisting Miss Agnes Rough at the beauty shop during the pre-Christ-mas rush of work. Knude Jensen has been confined to his home for some time with a severe attack of rheumatism. Friends hope he will soon be able to be back at the store. George W. Hall and his assistant, Hallie Perry, who have been doing some plumbing work at the home of Harry H. Thursland, drove over Wed nesday to complete the job. Mrs. John Poynter of Las Vagas, N. M., arrived last week for a visit at the home of her mother over the Christmas season. She was formerly Miss Bessie Gusset and well known here. Mr. Heil, mechanic at the Ford garage, secured rooms in town fol lowing the blizzard and impassable roads, finding it much preferable to bucking the snow in gorng back and forth to and from his work. While George Hall and Hallie Perry were here last Wednesday doing, some work, they also called on Mr. Hall's niece. Mrs. W. H. Homan and! BOX STATIONERY Colors and White Priced at 25 c to $1 a Box Cedar Chests filled with Lovely Stationery 500 - $1 - 51.50 - $2 Printed, 50c Extra LAMPS Table Lamps as low as$1.15 Others, $2.25, $2.75 Desk Lamps $2.50 Dressing Table Lamps with Bed Lamp to Match, at $3.75. to $5 Set of 3 White - Blue - Pink - Green w M TOILET SETS Blue, Pink, Brown, Black, Green 50p to $7.95 k 4& BATES STORE husband. Mrs. Homan visited in Plattsmouth Friday with her aunt and uncle. Mr. and Mrs. Owen Willis, who re side cn a small acreage just north of town are to farm west of Mynard the coming summer, occupying the farm being vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Lu ther Womach, who are moving to California after their sale to be held on December 2G. The severe weather of the fore part of the week was responsible for a temporary cessation of work on the new home Jack Bolz is having built. Workmen on the Teter Spangler home northeast of town remained on the job. having the work far enough advanced to provide shelter from the blizzard. Mrs. Earl Oldham, who has been working at the cream station, has found it necessary to consult the family physician who ordered that she cease work and take an absolute rest. So now, while Mr. Oldham is making his regular trips to Omaha with produce, Anton Jourgeson looks after business at the station. The Nebraska Power company has a very attractive display window in tune with the present holiday season. The east half of the window is de voted to a display of the electrical goods which they sell, while in the west portion there is depicted the stable beneath the inn in Bethlehem in which the Christ child was born. It is a most beautiful arrangement and one that has attracted a great deal of comment. If you haven't seen it, drop by and do so. Missed Connections Pete Miller accompanied Tony Sud duth to Omaha last Tuesday, when the latter took in a load of produce. The two separated, Tony to look af ter his business and Pete to look the town over, and when time came to return, in some manner they missed connections, and Mr. Sudduth MANICURE SETS Priced at 25 0 up to $5 LADIES AND GENTS' Leather Traveling Cases $2 to $5 Complete Bibles 75 0 to $5 Scrap Books 10c to $1 Diaries 100 to $2.50 Photograph Albums50 to $1 Address Books 250 to $1 Bill Folds 500 to $4.50 Key Cases 250 to $1 Coin Purses 250 to $1 Cigarette Cases 250 to $1 Cigarette Lighters 250 up CIGARS 5, 10, 25 and 50 in Gift Pkgs. Ask about Prices CT STOP with Gifts for AU of? IP SP BOOK came on home, knowing that Pete was well able to look out for him self. So the latter caught a bus that got him to Union at an early hour in the morning, where the Journal field man picked him up and brought him on home. Held Christmas Party Campfire Girls, with Mayme Mich clson, their sponsor, enjoyed a fine Christmas party last Thursday even ing at the home of Miss Katherine Markland. There was an exchange of gifts, with a general good time enjoyed by all. Refreshments were served. CCC Boys Clean Streets CCC camp boys turned out cn masse after the heavy snowfall of Saturday and Sunday and set about the task of clearing the streets of the drifted snow, making it possible for cars to get about readily. Even while engaged in this work, there were nu merous motorists who became stalled as the wheels spun, and immediately a group of the boys would gather to give the stalled car a push and get it on its way. . The work of these lads In helping clear the streets is much appreciated by the business men and citizens. POSTPONED FARM SALE Luther Womach, who plans to go to California, where a son resides, was forced to postpone his public sale scheduled for Monday, December 16, due to the heavy snowfall and blocked roads. The sale is scheduled to take place next Thursday, De cember 26. beginning at 10 a. m. An ad listing the property to be sold appears elsewhere in this issue of the Semi-Weekly Journal. Plattsmouth offers a sprendM market for farm produce. Local dealers always pay top prices. a " vv 43 $3 fa H fa fa Musical Powder Boxes $3.25 to $4.50 Compacts 50C to $1.50 Perfume 250 to $1 in Fancy Containers Crystal Salt-Peppers, set $1 Crystal Sugar and Creamers $1 and $1.35 Vases at 5c to $1 Fx ft fa fa $5 fa fa Fancy Box Candy 1, 2 and 2y2-lb. Boxes FOR MEN Brush and Comb Sets $1 Tie Backs 25C to $1.25 Pipes T.St to $2.50 Pipe Backs 25C to $1.25 Key Chains 500 and $1 Pen and Pencil Sets.$1.95 Belt Sets, with Collar and Tie Clasp, only $1 Knife and Chain $1 FOR HIS DESK Calendars $1 and $1.50 Desk Pen Sets$1.50 to $4 Book Ends $1 to $5.50 Kemo Calendar Pads $1 Ash Trays 100 to $1 fa fa ;w t fa fa fa fa fa fa I fit fa ft Pi fa fa fa Dress Up Your Presents We have a complete line of Seals, Tags, Gift Wrapping Paper, Ribbon, etc. Low in cost. fa fa fa T5" a 2i