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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL Ihe Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-class mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PEICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate tt Canada arid foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly fn advance. MOERAY By Journal Field Representative "Jitney Supper" at the Murray United Presbyterian church, Friday evening, May 16. Serving starts at 0:30 p. m. Public is invited. 2 Carter Johnson, a teacher in the Murray schools, spent Sunday at the home of his mother. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Boedeker were visiting friends in Nebraska City last Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Catherine Cole of Mynard had the honor of being the oldest guest present from out of town. Charles Sporer was in Omaha on Monday of this week, taking a truck load of cattle to the stock yards. George Xickles is driving a fine new 19 41 model Studebaker car, hav ing traded in his old one on the new chariot. M. G. Churchill was looking after business matters in Plattsmouth last Saturday, being busy at his trade of paper hanger. Mrs. Raymond Lancaster was the youngest mother to attend the Chris tian Bible school and church services cn Mother's day. James V. Holmes of Plattsmouth v as in Murray last Monday morn ing looking after business matters and visiting friends. Otto Wohlfartli of Plattsmouth was a business visitor in Murray last Monday morning, being interested in negotiating a car sale here. At the services at the Christian church on Sunday and the meeting of the Ladies Aid the previous Wed nesday, Mrs. Henry Creamer was the oldest mother present. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gruber at tended the funeral of the late Attor ney Charles E. Martin in Platts mouth on Monday. Mrs. Martin is an aunt of Mrs. Gruber. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lang and the children of Omaha were visiting in Murray Sunday and enjoyed the pleasure of attending Bible school and church services here. Plastering is now being done at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Morris, so the house will soon be ready for occupancy. It will make this splendid couple a fine home. Attendants of the Murray Presby- terial Bible school sent flowers to all elderly ladies of Murray and also presented flowers to the class with the youngest scholars in the school on Mother's day. F. E. Vallery of Plattsmouth was looking after business in Murray last Friday. Mr. Vallery is still feel ing poorly from the auto accident of Christmas night, in which he suffer ed very severe injuries. Edward Gansemer, who lives some seven miles west of Murray, was in CORN GROWERS TO PLANT 60 ACRES Bloody Butcher CORN Will Pay Good Premium for All Corn Raised Call or See BOB WESTON Phone 1911, Murray t If You Need Money for a HOME LOAN, for which our monthly pay ment direct reduction plan is best suited, we have it for you. If You Have Money net otherwise or profitably invested, we can use it, make it work for you in Federal insured shares, with safety and good returns, in making HOME LOANS. Current Dividend Rate, 3 Neb. City Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n Chartered and Supervised by U. 8. Government town Monday morning, having some work done on his corn planting ma chinery. He was in a hurry to get started planting that same day. Fred Druecker, who has been get ting things in readiness to plant corn, was able to begin farming in ear nest on Tuesday of this week. With the dependable mules which he uses, he was able to make the dirt fly. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hild were in Murray Monday morning looking af ter business matters and calling on old friends. They expect to have some work done on their farm home and desire to have it done and out of the way before summer work be gins to pile up on the form. Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Tyson and daughter made a trip to Elmwood last Sunday, spending Mother's day with the doctor's mother, Mrs. L. A. Tyson. Another son, Silas, who is employed in Omaha,, makes it practice to spend every Sunday at home and was also there to enjoy the day. Lester Wunderhch who lives in Omaha, where he is employed in a truck and tractor repair shop, was a called in Murray Monday and Tues dav, coming down to overhaul the tractor of A. G. Long, who wanted it in the best of condition to begin the planting of his corn crop, which he is putting in this week. Charles Sands Still Poorly Charles Sands, who has been m very poor health for several months is being cared for by Mrs. Ray Bur ton. Despite the excellent care he is receiving, his condition remains about the same. ladies Aid Holds Guest Day The Ladies Aid of the Murray Christian church observed Guest day Wednesday of last week and had more than a hundred present. Mem bers of the Presbyterian Missionary Society of Murray were ' guests, and from out of town came-a large nura ber of members of the Ladies Aid f the Plattsmouth Christian church, as well as a number from the church at Mynard. Mother's Day Family Dinner At the heme of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Spangler, there was held last Sunday a family dinner in honor of Mrs. Catherine Perry, mother of Mrs. Spangler, who is 9 4 years old. There were 31 present, including Mr. and Mrs. Walter Terry, of Orange, Cali fornia, who have been visiting here for some ten days. On the departure of her son and wife for their home in the west Monday morning, Mrs. Terry accompanied them as far as Elmwood, near where she will visit at the home of another daughter, Mrs. W. A. Cook, for a few weeks. Crops Fine Around Tabor Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Boedeker and the children enjoyed a visit at Tabor, Iowa, last Sunday, being guests of the Warren Gregory fam ily. The two men were schoolmates together at Fairbault, Minn., a num ber of years ago, and a very pleas ant time was had. The Boedekers also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ollis Driscoll, parents of Mrs. Gregory, who are farming 926 acres of Iowa land in that vicinity and have been growing excellent crops and feeding a large number of cattle. Speaking of crops and the revenue realized from their farming, Mr. Driscoll advised Mr. Boedeker that "We have to make the farming pay, for we have to pay an average or $3 an acre on the land in taxes in all nearly $2,800 on the land, before we can count on a single penny for our efforts." Mother's Day Services Special Mother's day services were held at the Presbyterian church and Bible school last Sunday. Flowers were presented to he largest class, the class having the oldest mother, that having the youngest mother, school and the one with the greatest number of mothers present. The mother coming the greatest distance to attend church services was also honored. Rev. Stewart gave a most appro priate discourse on the subject of Mother's day. paying a high tribute to the mothers of our nation. Death of Former Resident In a letter to M. G. Churchill, a nephew of the deceased, news came of the death last week of George Churchill, one of the early day resi dents of the Murray, Union and Rock Bluffs vicinity. Many of the old timers will remember Mr. Churchill and how in the years when he re sided along the Missouri river, he cut and marketed wood which was hauled to Plattsmouth. He left here some years ago. and later located at Malory, Oregon, a small town, where he resided until his death on April 26. Last March 14, he attained his 97th birthday. Birthday Picnic A week ago last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Xoell gave a picnic in honor of the birthday of their daugh ter, Betty. Elaine Xickles also cele brated her birthday at the same time. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Xoell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Orval Xoell and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Scotten, Mr. and Mrs. Xeal Munkers and son. Mrs. Betty Barrows, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Griffin and son. Ben Xoell, Miss Dolly MeCulloeh, Miss Erma Dworak, Mrs. Esther Rhoden, Mrs. Ida Young, and Mr. and Mrs. Bud Xickles. Everyone enjoyed the fine picnic dinner which was followed by boat- rides. Mrs. Ida Young, now SO years old, took a fine boat rifle with her two great grandsons,, George Griffin and Jack Xoell, -age 12,-at'the t&rs. Everyone had a lovely time. Honor Recent Bride Misses Kathleen and Florene Fchafer entertained guesfs at a shower in honor of Mrs. Franklin Wehrbein. at their home Friday, May 9. The guests spent the even ing in making a scrap book of the bride's life. Floral decorations con sisted of lilacs, iris and lilies of the valley. The guests presented Mrs. Wehrbein with an electric coffee maker. Ruth and Betty Schafer poured. The guests present were Vivian Terryberry, Beatrice Bever age, Marie Lutz, Wilma Friedrich, Mrs. Glen Terryberry, Mrs. John Terryberry, Mrs. Verner Friedrich, Mrs. Glen Kraeger and the guest of honor, Mrs. Wehrbein. Those unable to attend were Mrs. Howard Fullerton, June Keil, Ruth Alexen and Malina Friedrich. IN NEW POSITION Bernard Kubicka, who has been engaged at the L. W. Egenberger grocery is now with the meat de partment of the Black & White grocery. The young man has been connected with a number of the grocery and meat establishments of the city, and with his experience should make an excellent addition to the staff of the Flack & White. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT Reports from the T-siversity hos pital at Omaha are to the effect that George Pick, a patient at the institu tion, was showing a very pleasing condition. He has suffered a great deal from shock as the result of his broken leg but which is thought to be healing in good shape. It is not believed that an amputation will be necessary. SPOT CASH PAID FOR DEAD ANIMALS For prompt service, call Omaha Atlantic 4771. We pay all tele phone charges. Tankage for sale $2.00 per 100 Lbs. Neb. Rendering Works Fort Crook, Nebr. Mike Kerns Dies at Family Home Sunday Passes Away at the Age of Years Lived Here Thirty seven Years. 75 Following a four month illness two months of which he was bedfast, Mike Kerns passed away at the fam ily home on North Sixth street at 6:25 p. m.- Sunday. Torn in Tabor, Iowa, the deceased was a son of Jonathan and Hannah Kerns. March 31, 1941, Mr. Kerns celebrated his seventy-fifth birthday. He lived in the state of Iowa thirty eight years, and it was there that he married Rachel Fitch on March 25, 1 890. In 1904 the Kerns came to Plattsmouth and remained here ever inee. A railroad employee, Mr. Kerns worked for the Chicago, Bur lington & Quiney railroad many vears. However, he had been retired five years prior to his death. To Mr. and Mrs. Kerns there were horn eleven children, seven of whom are living to mourn his death. They are: Mrs. Nellie Craig, Mrs. Bessie Burns, Omaha; Mrs. Minnie Wulf, Idaho Falls, Idaho; Mrs. B. M. Hubble. Cedar Creek; George, Kan sas City, Missouri; Albert and Mike, Plattsmouth. In addition to his wife and children there also survives one brother, Floyd Kerns of Falls City, Nebraska; six grandsons and one granddaughter. Four of his children preceded him in death Mrs. Charles Buffington, Hugh J. Kerns, killed in France, for whom the local American Le gion post was named, Bernard, and Jessie Kerns. ARRANGING FOR MEMORIAL DAY PLAGUE DEDICATION Fontenclle Chapter, D.A.R., which last year sponsored the dedication of a memorial plaque on the boulder in the O. A. P.. burial plot at Oak Hill cemetery, is this year sponsoring a similar plaque fur the boulder in the Legion memorial rot. Relatives of deceased World War veterans whom the rlaque will honor have been so licited to contribute to the expense of securing the bronze marker, and so far the response has been most gratifying, with about two-thirds of the necessary money realized, Mrs. Mollie Gobelman reports. A consid erable number of those to whom let ters have been sent, have not re sponded as yet and the time is get ting short in which to place the order for the plaque. Saturday evening a meeting was held at the Oobelman store of the D. A. It. memorial plaque committee, the American Legion cemetery com rifittee and the Legion Memorial Day Program committee to discuss plans for the observance of the day in a fitting manner. Tentatively, the un veiling and dedication of tha plaque will take place just, before the regu lar Legion Memorial day program, and will be a very impressive event. Further details of the plans remain to be worked out. Made to ordei rubber stamps at a price considerably below what you've been paying-. Prompt service. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1)1)1 HI.i: KI.ATI HK Kolirrt iiiimifnfcs mt "li HiixNfy In 'Free and Easy A IuukIi from start to finish. Ste it! Kichnnl IK mill ic at iu 'Cherokee Strip' Thrilling drama "f "r ,ast frontier! Also Chanter 4 of Th- lventurv of iiplniii Marvel.' Note, this is the fhai ter we hal to s-t out last week. Matinee Satiirda v at 2::!0: Ninht Shows at 7 and '. A fine week-end nroprram. Adults, 28c inc Tax Children. 10c SUNDAY - MONDAY (il!V rooi'F.H 1 of ThounmI in 'Northwest Mounted Police' All in Technicolor! r.ed-eoatwl heroes of the northern frontier. The greatest picture produced since 'Gone with the AVind.' Also Our (Inns rmieily anil !fw. A fine show! SVNIMY MATISFF!, 2:30 Watlnee..28c, inc. Tax and 10c Nights 33c, inc. Tax and 10s TUESDAY ONLY IltlMiUV DAY Jnnie Cnsiney. Olivia I-Hnv (Hand In 'Strawberry Blonde Two-fisted .limrm- in those Rood old two-step days. I'.etter come early for choice seats. Coiiirtlr and ovcHy Krrl. Matinee at 2:30 Night shows, 7 and 9. No Tax Adults, 15; Children, 10c WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY mil iiij'. fivvi i ki: A ir-inhi t.iliiiur- and William llrury iu 'Jennie' Warren William and June Story in 'The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance Adults, 28c inc Tax Children, 10c RECOVERING FROM INFECTION Dick March, well known BREX shopman, is at the St. Joseph hos pital at Omaha where he is being given treatment for an infection that he has suffered from for the past several weeks. The left hand was infected and this had started to spread, causing a lump under the arm. The treatment it is hoped will centralize the infection so that an operation may be performed. James N. Jordan Dies at an Early Hour at Hospital Passed Away at St. Catherine's Hos pital in Omaha Had Eeen in Very Serious Condition From Monday's DaJTv James X. Jordan, 71, passed away this morning at !0 at the St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha where he has been for some two weeks un der treatment and later a major operation was performed. His con dition has been quite grave and his recovery doubtful. Mr. Jordan spent his lifetime in this section of Nebraska, born near Gretna. Sarpy county, on Mav 7, 1S69, sen of Daniel L. and Sarah Jordan, and has since been largely engaged in faVming in localities near this city. He was married on June 20, 1SG3 to Miss Lena Barry, at Ash land, they making their home in that locality for some time after their marriage. Mrs. Jordan survives the passing of the husband, with four sons and one daughter aL;o surviving. The children are Edward Jordan. Clark burg. Missouri, Mrs. Howard Dodds, Plattsrvuith, Harry Jordan, Okla homa. John and George Jordan, Plattsmouth. HAVE A PLEASANT TRIP A very pleasant treat was afford ed Mr. and Mrs. Fred II. Wyrn Sun day, this being: a boat trip on the river, a delightful ' experience for Mrs. V.'ynn especially. They had gone to Onavva, Iowa, where .Mr. Wynn, engaged with the U. S. Engi neers office, was assisting in some work for several hours. Mr. and Mrs. V.'ynn were then invited to enjoy the journey part of the way home on the "Sergeant Pryor," one of the large boats used on the Missouri river improvement program. They were taken on board at Onawa and made the trip from there to Flair. The trip included the dinner served by the chef and staff of the ship, a real treat, with the delights of the water trip. The "Pryor" is commanded by Captain Hickman, one of the weil known rivermen on this part of the Missouri. The loral people had the fullest opportunity of seeing all parts of the boat and the methods of navigating the vessel. o o I WEDNESDAY MAY 21 These free health examina- Q tions include a thorough an an- q your Q alysis and explanation of entire system on the latest and N mosi accurate instrument. b a By the use of this instru- b ment, we can tell you the v exact vitality anu condition oi q every organ in your body with- t out asking you a single ques- , tion. 0 C This CLINIC entitles one member of each family to a FREE examination without charge or obligation. If you are suffering from arthritis, neuritis, neuralgia, headaches, backaches, rheumatic pains, acidosis or any of the various lime q y se- 0 tment for X noon 0 3 Plattsmouth Hotel Plattsmouth, Nebr. k Or. John P. Johnston D. C. Cmalia, Nebraska (j (Please Bring Ad with You) b ailments, you should not fail Q to take advantage of this op O portunity to find the cause in- n 0 stead of going through years 0 K of suffering from ill health. 8 Additional members of each Q family may secure an exami- h v nation for one-half the regular 0 V? , 1 r i- . ,A A, i: ti cuarge. 11 you naveii i uie J to wait your turn, you ma fi cure a special appom one dollar. Clinic hours, to 5: CO p. m. WEDNESDAY S , MAY 21 From Monday's Dally Miss Anna Warga, of Omaha, was a visitor in the city Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jess F. Warga, returning to her duties in the eve ning. Glen Rutledge, publisher of the Xehawka Enterprise and J. M. Pal mer, well known resident of Xe hawka, were business visitors in the city today for a few hours. Mrs. William Warga and nephew, Donuld Blunt, of McCook, were here Sunday to spend the day at the home ot Mrs. Charles H. Warner, mother of Mrs. Warea and Miss HcU-n Warner. Citizenship Day Greetings to Hew Citizens An Honor and a Responsibility As Citizenship Lay approaches, bringing" 'with it a program honor ing Cass county's new citizens, at the Weeping' Water auditorium this coming Sunday afternoon, Hugh J. Kearns Post No. 5G, Ameri can Legion, of Plattsmouth, is glad to extend welcome to all new citizens, both naturalized and native-born. Our United States is a great nation, and we know you will recognize the responsibilities of citizenship to the end that it may always remain a great nation. Twenty-four years ago, at the beginning- of our participation in a World War, many of us were just ccminr into the age of citizenship. We accepted the responsibilities of that decade and carried on as cod citizens. A considerable number of our comrades fell in mortal combat: others suffered wounds and injuries that have remained with them. Through the years that have come and gone, the Ameri can legion, which knows more about the horrors of war than any ether organization, has stood dedicated to peace, but firm in the cenviction that to assure peace we should be prepared for any and all eventualities. We hope war may never come to our fair land, but if it docs, we expect ycu to stand ready to do your full part in defense of this nation which gives greater freedom than any other. It is net of war that we would speak. Your obligations as young citizens arc equally or more important in helping- to preserve our democratic system of government. Exercise the right of franchise that is now being- given you. Help to make our nation strong- and drive cut these who would implant the doctrine of any "ism" but true-blue AMERICANISM in the minds of our people, young or old. Attend this Worth-While Program at Weeping- Water and Learn how much Citizenship Really Means Hugh J. Kearns Post, American Legion 1 ' Hi. ; tm ill fj&- T?A$ ' i'.1-"!3r3i0 mill 9 7 - "IT filMST SO MUQU TO US' MIS TO HIEU" Recently, one of our subscribers at York who has never been in the habit of using Long Distance service to any extent, came into our York office to pay a toll bill. His comment was: "I have never made much use of your Long Distance service in the pGst but my wife end I consider this the best money wc ever spent. You see, our boy is at Camp Robinson, and we have talked to him several times recently. It meant so much to us and to him to hear each other's voices." Most Nebraska boys are at Camp Robinson, Little Rock, Arkansas. Quoted below are "night" rates Federal tax included for a three-minute "person-to-person" call to Camp Robinson (telephone facilities at army camps restrict incoming service to a "person-to-person" basis) from representative points in our territory: Lincoln Hastings David City $1.45 1.65 1.60 Ask your local operator for specific rates from your town. And tell your soldier boy that, when he calls you, it is possible for him to place HIS call on a "station-to-station collect" basis, at rates even lowei than those shown above. Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Co. Thomas Walling Company "f Abstracts of Title PhouQ 321 - T.-i. ,.?..',.!,-T..f. Plattsmouth 4- . LAIN MOWERS SHARPENED I have installed a new lawn inowei sharpener and am prepared to put your machine in the best condi tion at reasonable prices. See me! ANTON AUSE9WALD Manlev. Nebraska Sunday, May 18 7 d Beatrice Nebr. Cify Superior $1.45 1.45 1.60 mm 'T ( 1 ft - - : : 1