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SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 1941. THE PLATTSMOUTH EVENING JOURNAL PAGE THREE f. 1 M ( I 't 1 1 t MAMLEY By Journal Field Representative Chris Holt is driving a fine new Chevrolet. William Lau and Phillip Fleming were business visitors in Flattsmouth last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Oris Schliefert were in Omaha Monday of last week, do ing some shopping. Miss Hulda Schliefert, who has been ill with flu the past week, is considerably improved. W. J. Rau was railed to Flatts mouth last Monday, where he looked alter business a short time. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Murphy and James Carper of Lincoln visited at the John Carper home WeWdnesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Bergman and son Dobbie of Murray spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Berg man. Mrs. Samuel Superr.ault made a business trip to Omaha last Wed nesday, going up and returning on the bus. Donald Opp. who was employed in the quarries, has resigned and has been working on the farm for J. Leslie Wiles. Joseph Wolpert and John Crane attended a meeting of the Knights of Columbus last Tuesday night at Plattsmouth. Allen Ehlers and wife and their little baby were guests at the home of Allen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ehlers. Frank Palacek and the Misses Anna and Cecelia Palarek of Flatts mouth were guests at the John Stan der home Sunday. Mrs. Elmer Salsbcrg and children were guests at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws, dur ing the past week. Mr. and Mrs. John Moekenhaupt and daughter Mary Rita and Miss Mamie Maher visited relatives in Greenwood on Sunday. Miss Ellen Kelly. R. W. and Miss Gladys Homan. student nurse at St. Joseph's hospital. Omaha, visited their parents during the week. Mr. a:id Mrs. John C. Rauth drove to Lincoln Friday, where they were guests at a luncheon given by the Lincoln Deanery of the D. C. C. W. Herman Mann, former Manley res ident, has been ill at his home in Louisville for some time, but is now reported improving. .. A number of friends pleasantly surprised Mrs. Elmer Pearson on her birthday Saturday, bringing lunch and a number of gifts. Mr. and Mrs. John Dietl are re joicing over the birth of a baby daughter Monday, March 31. The little one is tcr be called "Jane." Mr. and Mrs. Frank Davis of Elm wood and Mrs. Robert Bourks of Greenwood were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Rhoden. Clarence Erhart and daughters, Veronica and Mary visited Mr. Er liart's mother, Mrs. Catherine Er hart and other relatives last Sun day. Mis. J. C. Rauth was looking after business matters in Omaha Wednes day, taking the bus from Manley to Omaha and returning in the even ing. Miss Anna Rauth of Omaha spent Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Rauth and also visited her brother, Herman J. Rauth and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson of Seward, parents of Mrs. Earl Schauland, and WITH ring AND COMES Wind - Rain Hail Lightning IS YCUR PROPERTY PRO TECTED TCITH ADEQUATE INSURANCE? Cdl cr See INSURANCE- AND BONDS PLATTSMOUTH Mr. and Mrs. Bloom, also of Seward, were guests of the Schauland's over the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schliefert and daughter, Minerva, were shop ping in Omaha Saturday and Mrs. Anton Aueserwald and Mrs. John C. Rauth were in Omaha on Wednes- ! day. Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, who have been operating a produce sta tion in Manley, have closed their place of business here and gone to Ashland, where they are opening a like business. Mr. and Mrs. James Koecky and Mrs. Frank Kopecky of Omaha visit ed their aunt, Mrs. Anton Aueser wald over Sunday. Miss Helen Korb of Omaha, daughter of Mrs. Aueser wald, waf also a guest. John Rauth, who recently com pleted his course as radio mechanic at Scott Field, surprised his grand- parents by dropping in last Sunday i for an over night visit while on hisj way to York to spend a two day j leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron F. Rauth. John expects to be transferred to Pennsylvania be-! fore Easter. Miss Anne V. Rauth and j Miss Opal Peterson also visited at j the John C. Rauth home on Sunday. Birthday Party Mrs. Elmer Pearson arrived at a birthday anniversary last Saturday and was surprised by her neighbors and friends who came in to enjoy a rleasant luncheon and an afternoon of games and sociability. Best wishes j his daughter, Mrs. Jannen and fam were extended to Mrs. Pearson for'ilies. many more happy birthdays. j Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Bradford and ' children of Beatrice were guests last Sewed Carpet Rags I Sunday at the home of Mrs. Erad- At the home of Mrs. Elmer l'ear-; son there was held what the ladies chose to call an April Fool's party last Tuesday, April 1st. At intervals, the ladies sewed carpet rags to be used in the crochetting of rugs. In their conversation several recalled the old days when real rag carpets were in style, made on cumbersome looms with a shuttle and many balls of warp. The occasion was also in the nature of a galloping tea, such as have become very popular lately. Visited Here a Few Days John F. Rauth. son of Mr. and Mrs. Aaron F. Rauth, of York, who is in the air force, while being trans ferred fro Scott Field to the east, was able to get a three day leave of ab sence and hastened to Nebraska for a visit with the parents at York and with the grandparents, John C. Rauth and wife and his uncle, Herman J. Rauth and wife and other relatives here, including the John A. and An drew V. Stander families. The young man is a radio tech nician and is being transferred to a post in Fennswlvania. Greenwood Special Journal Correspondence Mrs. Lula Hurlbut is very ill of flu. Miss Helen Maher was visiting in Lincoln this week. Fred Holkie was a business call er in Lincoln Monday. Mrs. Emma Casey suffered light stroke Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Elton Keller got her finger badly smashed in a car door Sunday. Mrs. Nell Anderson was able to go back to her home in Lincoln last j week. The Deal-a-Deck pinochle dub met I Thursday afternoon with Mrs. E. McNurlin. Mrs. Ross Casey took her daugh ter, Beverly, to the hospital in Om aha Friday. Mrs. Joe Kyles spent Monday in Alvo with her daughter, Mrs. Wayne Kinney, and family. The Woman's club will meet April S with Mrs. Ruth Leadabrand. The j subject will be "Women." j Mrs. Hazel Sehupbach of Lincoln! ! . i spent the week end with her daugh-' tcr. Mrs. Harold Alan and family. j Mr. and Mrs. Maston of Vhling! drove over Sunday to see his mother, Mrs. Minnie El wood, who has been very sick the past week. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Anderson of Waverly spent Tuesday with their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rav Rouse. J The Guild met at the church Tues day with a covered dish luncheon I at one o'clock. A large number were present. Mrs. Dr. Wallace and Marian of Friend visited at Joe Kyle's home Sunday. Mrs. Keller and children went home with them. The Philippine Islands have a land area of 114,400 square miles ap proximately equal to that of Italy iiv,44) greater than the British Lies (94.2S4.) We're celling; a lot of rro'ier skimps these days and the reason is the low.C prices. Get ycur stamps at the Jour - nal office. IMURBOCKl! i By Journal Field Representative I Fred Newman has been having a shingle roof placed on his farm home, Frank Melvin doing the work. The Women's Missionary society of the Evangelical church met at the church parlors Wednesday after noon. J. A. Boyd was at Elmwood Wed resday, where he secured a truck load of chicken starter and laying mash. Henry A. Tool was a caller in Lin coln one day last week, transacting business for the Co-Operative Credit association. Miss Fern Buck, who is employed in a beauty parlor in Omaha, visited her parents. Mr. and Mrs. John H. Buck, last Sunday. Lacy McDonald was laid up with sickness and unable to carry the mail on his route four days last week, but is now back on the job. Vncle Henry Brockmueller of Waverly was visiting in Murdock last Sunday, guest at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. H. Buck. Raymond Beach was a visitor last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boardman at Eagle, where a fine noon-day meal was enjoyed. J. H. Kruse, of Clay Center, visit ed in Murdock over last week end, at the homes of his son, George, and lord s parents, :ur. ana Mrs. iienry A. Tool. Tony King and son Anthony were looking after business matters in Murdock last Wednesday. Anthony has been a student in the Murdock schools. , Henry Heineman has been busy building a hog house for Edmond Gufhlstorff, and also putting the other farm buildings in the best of condition. L. Neitzel was a visitor in Louis ville last Wednesday and while there was solicited by James Stander to address the Methodist church there this Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pouchio of Wahoo were in Murdock during the past week, looking after business for the telephone company by whom they are employed. P. II. Clarke of Wabash, who has not been in the best of health recent ly, was in Murdock last Wednesday to see his doctor and also visit with his many friends while here. Edward Guilstorff and Glen Born man have been rebuilding the brood er house at the Guilstorff place, get ting it in readiness for a shinrnent of chickens which is soon to arrive. Bryan McDonald has been assist ing with the work of taking down the snow fences along the highways, as it is thought there will be no need of them from now until next fall. Glen Bornman has been in poor health of late and has been consider ing going to the hospital for treat ment, deferring the matter from day to day in the "hope that bus condi tion might improve. The Royal Neighbors met at their hall last Wednesday. Ordinarily the meetings of this organization are held on Tuesday, but as that was election day, they postponed their meeting to the following day. Mrs. Una McHugh received the :;ad news of the severe illness of her daughter. Mrs. Otis Platte at North Platte and hastened to their home to render what assistance and care she could in caring for the daugh ter. . William Eisele was shearing his flock of twenty-five sheep last Wed nesday. At the time the weather was very mild and it seemed that spring was here for sure. Later, the weath er changed, and we have no doubt the sheep would just as soon have had the shearing deferred for a while, at least. Visited Father Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig went to Wymore last Sunday to spend thejKead. 64, mother of Mr. Kelly day at the home of Eddie's father, P.. A. Craig. En route home, they stopped at Lincoln and attended a thow. At Eospital for Check Up Miss Elsa Eornemeier, who has rot been in the best of health for come time, and who suffered a great deal last week, was taken to the hospital for a clinical examination id general theek-up of her health! condition. Friends hope there will be nothing serious and she may re- (turn home soon. Installing Xew Stitcher Edward Ganaway made a trip to laha last Tuesday, purchasing a ! stitching machine with which he will lie able to stitch on soles and do similar heavy work. He accompanied! Ray Gamlin when the latter made his regular trip to deliver stock at ; South Omaha and Mr. Gamlin also brought down the new equipment, which has been installed in the shoe shop. Election Day Very Quiet Election day in Murdock was very quiet, and there was no great amount of interest in either the village or school board tickets. Those elected as members of the village board were Otto Miller, C. I. Long f.nd O. B. Lupardus. Fred Buell and Win. Stock were both re-elected as members of the beard of education. Accepts New Position Miss Mabel Stock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gust Stock, who has been employed in Lincoln as a stenograph er with the farm board, was offered a position v illi me .aiumai uanK cf Commerce at a nice increase m salary and called her father to ask his advice about accepting, which he advised her to do, and she has al ready begun work in the new place, which promises to be permanent. Surprise Eirthday Party Last Sunday marked the birthday of Richard Epping, who is stationed at Camp Robinson. Some of the boys there got wind of the fact and gave him a surprise, seeking to play some pranks on the young Xebraskan, at which they were quite successful. In the evening, however, the cook served a double portion of supper to Richard and also extended him best wishes for many more happy birth days. Filpiri on the Go Again The visit to Emmanm 1 church last Sunday was very pleasant and profitable to L. Neitzel and the teach ing of the Young Peopbs class of which Herbert Ohlerking is the teacher, was a real inspiration to the substitute. These young people take a deep interest in Bible study, and will make excellent teachers in the future. Henry H. Gerbeling has purchased a new electric refrigerator. Fred Weyers has been suffering from a toxic sore throat, which has kept him confined to his home and bed. Mr. and Mrs. Ralh Avers of Grand Island were guests over the week end at the liome of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Stanley, parents of Mrs. Avers. Paul Murfin cf Wabash, son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Murfin. who is a student at the University of Nebraska, visited at home over the week end. William Franklin Feese, a pioneer of Wabash, has been in poor health and confined to his hone for several days, but is now reported somewhat improved. P. H. Clarke, who lias been in poor health for some time, was in Murdock last Wednesday, going to consult a physician about the condi tion of his health. Miss Myrtle Wood was looking af ter business matters in Lincoln last Wednesday afternoon, driving to the capital city after completing the de livery of mail on her route. Frank Marshall, who was so busy last we-ek taking in corn at the ele vator, has had plenty of time to rc'st this week, as very little of the grain has found its way to market. Joshua Frisbey, of Aledo. Illinois, was here for a number of days, visit ing at the home of his brother, Henry Frisbey. From here, he went on out into the state for a visit with other relatives. RETURN FROM FUNERAL Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly return ed home Thursday afternoon from Oakland, Oklahoma, where they were called by the death of Mrs. J. H. Mrs. Read died after an illness of some duration and the funeral ser vices were held on Sunday afternoon at the church of the Assembly of God of whrh the deceased had been an active member. The burial was at Oakwood. There is surviving, the husband, several children and step children, Robert Kelly of this city, Fred and Pen Li ven good and Mrs. Rebecca Jones of Oklahoma City, Mrs. F. G. Welch, Oklahoma City, F. N. Liven good, Hinton, Oklahoma. Mrs. George H. Hobbs. Fresno, California, as well as one sister, Mrs. Lulu Hagen, Enid, Oklahoma, and one brother. Ben F. Mann, of Dallas, Texas. There are also surviving five grandchildren. Subscribe to The Journal WABASH By Journal Field Representative Alvo News Special Journal Correspondence Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyver spent Sunday at the Williams home. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor spent Sunday afternoon at the Vincent Rehmeier home. Rev. John Hammel has been feel ing quite poorly the past week, suf fering from the flu. H. L. Eornemeier had a new elec tric brooder stove installed this week in their brooder house. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peachman and little daughters of Lincoln were dinner guests Sunday at the Glenn Dimmitt home. Mrs. Frank Taylor was hostess on Thursday to the bridge club. A one o'clock luncheon was followed by a very enjoyable session at cards. Forrest Hardnock. Dean Taylor and Bill Roelofsz plan to go to work on the railroad the last of this week. The boys had work on the road last year. Mr. and Mrs. Carl D. Ganz are having their home redecorated. They are also going to have the house re painted on the outside. This will make it look very nice again. Mrs. Randall Maves and little daughter of Illinois and Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln spent Wednesday with Mrs. Stout and Mrs. Winn. Mrs. Maves is back from Illinois for a visit with relatives. William Hoffman of Homer drove back Saturday and spent the night with the Ivan Althouse family. He spent Sunday with the Jess Williams family, lie made a business trip. He reports that they like their new lo cation very much. Earl Fairfield plans to leave for Illinois, this week. He has been here for several weeks looking after things at the farm. Mrs, Fairfield remained in Illinois, where she is caring for her aged mother, who is in very poor health. Larry Coatman, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Coatman, who was badly burned on the legs when his clothing caught fire as a result of some gasoline getting on it while he was with his father burning trash at the hardware store, is recovering very well. The burns were severe, but it is believed he will soon be completely recovered. Quarantined The Arthur Skinner family have been in quarantine for scarlet fever since "Tuesday of last week. Everett Rathburn, a nephew, who has been helping at the Skinner home, became ill with the disease Sunday. He is getting along very well and it is hoped that no one else will have to have the disease. Church Ladies Meet The church ladies met at the church basement Wednesday after noon for their regular meeting. Mrs. George Velde. president of the society, presided over the busi ness meeting. Mrs. Ben Muenchau was in charge of the lesson. The ladies plan to clean the church Monday so that the new carpet can be laid for Easter Sunday. Mesdames Earl Dreamer, Homer Cock Mark Nickel and Roy Coatman served white cake that had a gen erous covering of whipped cream that was topped with an apricot which looked like a poached egg and co flee. Hostess to Club Mrs. Glenn Dimmitt was hostess to the Mothers'-Dauehters Council club members Friday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Taylor and Mrs. Simon Rehmeier were guests. The president, Mrs. S. C. Hard nock. presided over the business meeting. Mrs. Earl Bennett was in charge of the lesson and social hour. One unique feature of the social hour was the contest of fashioning a spring hat or bonnet. Mrs. Bennett furnished each participant with one red and one white sheet of paper, some pins and a pair of scissors. When completed, the ladies wore their hats and marched before the judges. Thfcre were everything from the bonnet type to the most unique little spring hat. The prize was awarded to Mrs. Simon Rehmeier, who fashioned the very latest in hats and decorated it with red flowers which she made from the materials furnished. Refreshments were served by the hostess. HAS TONSILS REMOVED From Friday's DaiTv James Allbee, this morning un derwent a tonsilectomy at the office of a Io;aI physician. The operation was very successful and the patient is reported as doing just as well as possible so soon after the operation. AVOCA By Journal Field Representative Mr. and Mrs. Carl 0. Zaiser were guests of friends in Omaha last Sun day. Bobby McDonald was called to Louisville last Monday to look after busiLess matteis. Gerald Stowalt recently purchased an auto through the local agent for a Weeping Water garage. Henry II. Marquardt has purchas ed an eighty acre farm located west of Avoca and north of the highway. Earl Freeman and family enjoyed a visit last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Midkiff, par ents of Mrs. Freeman. Louis Stenhoff was having a new shingle roof placed on his home dur ing the past week, securing the ma terials from the Avoca lumber yard. John Ruhga, wife and baby of near Auburn were visiting in Avoca last Sunday, guests at the home of John's parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. F. Ruhge for the day. Monte Lum was locking after business matters in Flattsmouth and Omaha Monday. The following day, he was called to Syracuse to look after business matters. J. F. H. Ruhge has been taking advantage of the fine weather by building a new pasture fence that will keep his stock from getting out and other stock from getting in. The Senior class gave their class play Thursday night and it went over so good that many were not able to gain admission, so it was repeated on Friday night before another large audience. The Holy Trinity parish of the Catholic church is planning extensive observance of Holy week this week. John Ruge and wife and Morris Ruge and wife were in Lincoln last Tuesday, doing some shopping. John Marquardt, who was in Cali fornia for some two weeks, deliver ing an auto to a client of the Cole Motor company of Weeping Water, arrived home last Sunday. He was well pleased with the west coast country. Attorney F. B. Spain, of Nebraska City was in Avoca and made an ad dress at the church Thursday night in observance of the Lenten season, speaking of the relation of the prac tice of law and the prevailing re ligions of the present day. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel, of Avoca, W. L. Seybolt and wife and Mrs. Margaret Brendel and son Rich ard comprised a party who drove to Riverton. a distance of 210 miles, to dine and enjoy a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Brendel last Sun day. Starts Assessing Work Edward Morley, who was elected assessor for Avoca precinct, last week began his work, and while he is thus engaged, Stewart Maseman is look ing after business at the service sta tion. Enjoyed Dinner at Maseman's Louis Ross and the boys from over near Nehawka were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maseman, where all enjoyed a very fine visit and an excellent dinner. Mrs. Ross was at Long Beach. Calif., where she was called to attend the funeral of her sister, Mrs. Arthur Wolph. Accompanying her on the trip to the west were Mr. and Mrs. Conant Wolph, Evelyn Wolph and Mrs. Bedella Stander. Men's Club Presents Minstrel The Men's club of Avoca. which is truly a live wire organization, gave a fine entertainment last Tuesday night, one of a series they have been presenting during the winter season. This one was a minstrel show and proved very popular with the audi ence at this family night gathering. As usual there was no charge for ad mission and a large number attend ed, all speaking in loud praise of the fine show provided. Turned the Tables The matter of playing practical jokes on one another has become a popular pastime between the people at the elevator and the Missouri Pa cific agent. On Tuesday of last week a bomb for the making of a horrible noise was placed under the hood of Albert Carr's auto so that when the car was started the bomb would ex plode. However, when Mr. Carr was ready to start home, he looked under the hood and found the apparatus, removing it before he stepped on the starter, thus turning the joke on the elevator man instead of having it perpetrated on himself. Through local state employment offices the employer has access to the nation's pool cf available labor and the worker, to the nation's job epport unities. Elmwood By Journal Field Representative William Bornemeier was called to Lincoln to look after pome matters of business Tuesday forenoon. The family of Frank Schroader of Wahoo were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Greene. Kenneth McBride drove Mrs. Addie Flaischman to Wet ping Water last Monday, where she was having some dental work done. Omar Bornemeier was a visitor in Columbus over the week end, call ing on a very dear friend there. He returned in time to resume work on Monday morning. Rev. Ernest E. Baker and wife, were visiting friends here a short time since. It is reported they are to locate in the south, where a pastor ate has been tendered Rev. Buker. Miss Mattie Bornemeier, who has been at North Bend acting as house keeper at the Methodist parsonage during the absence of Mrs. Fintel, upon the return of the latter was able to come heme. Mrs. Fintel was in Wisconsin visiting her fo'.ks. Kenneth McBride moved last week to the home with his mother, Mrs. May McBride, thus vacating a place to live for some one who might de sire to move to Elmwood. Some par ties were in town looking for living quarters a few days ago and could not find any. Eugene Hazen. who has been sick most of the winter, is now so he can attend school for a half day at a time, lacking sufficient strength to study all day. He rests the balance cf the time, but his recovery is very slow. Mrs. Smith was caring for Eugene while his mother was in College View last Tuesday. Clarence Bornemeier held a sale last week, disposing of his farming equipment and other holdings, pre paratory to departing for Oregon, where he is to be employed in an airplane factory. We did not learn the town in which he will locate. Moving to College View Paul Hazen, who has maintained a shoe and harness repair shop in Elmwood. has sold the business to Lawrence Smith and departed for College View, where he has acquired aud taken over the management of a similar business. Mrs. Hazen was at College View Tuesday, looking for a place .to move, as they desire to va cate the rooms in which they have been living here. As soon as they are able to move, Mr. and Mrs. Smith will occupy the apartment, thus plac ing Mr. Smith nearer his' work. As he is new getting about in a wheel chair, this will greatly benefit him. Held School of Instruction The Order of Eastern Star held a special meeting at their hall in Elm wood Tuesday afternoon and even ing, which included a school of in struction with initiatory work put on by the degree team before some of the state officers. The Eastern Star organization in Elmwood has many capable members and a splendid drill team that would do credit to a town much larger than this. Neill McCrorey Improving; Neill McCrorey, who recently en listed in the navy and is at the Great Lakes training station, as was prev iously reported, suffered from two mastoid gatherings. We are glad to report that the operation he under went for same has been productive of splendid results, and although he is still confined to the hospital, he is getting along very well. Pastor Resigns At the evening service at the Christian church a week ago, Rev. E. M. Hawkins, who has been pas tor of the church the last few years, tendered his resignation to take ef fect in the near future. Rev. Hawkins has received a call to the pastorate of the church at Elwood, in the western part of the state, but is not sure yet whether he will accept or not. ESfiSSSSi ""so RE CAREFUL in choos ing your insurance agencj as your insurance is of more than ordinary im portance. Any day it maj stand between ycu and ruin ! This agency writes insurance to fit your exact and individual needs. Scarl 3. Davis OFFICES: 2!D FLOOR Platts. State Bank Bids.