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THURSDAY. JULY 17, 1941. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE Weeping Water By Journal Field Representative i the little daughter at home, but James was away assisting in the combining of wheat notwithstandin it was Sunday. The farmers have . been very busy, so much so that they Jack Quinn. who has been employ- 'are working Sundays to keep up. ed at the quarries here, spent several days in riattsmouth this week. Miss Mayme Hillman was in Elm wood Friday of last week, where she visited a number of lady friends. Earl Oldham was in Omaha last Frank Reese of Wabash was a visitor in Weeping Water Tuesday, being called here to look after busi ness matters. Tuesday, where he had two loads of stock and a consignment of cream in another truck. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wade, newly weds, have secured apartments at the home of Miss Mayme Hillman, where they are now living. Miss Ruth Homan was at Murray one day last week to visit her broth er. Eugene Gruber, who was formerly Eugene Homan. before his adoption into the Gruber family. John Olander. who has been em ployed on the WI'A school project at riattsmouth. got his time in Mon day and is having to lay off for a few days before resuming work. The Cass County Chorus, which has been rehearsing at the Metho dist church, was invited to use the community hall and henceforth re hearsals will be held there. The members of the chorus are very ap preciative cf this offer. John E. Johnson, who has been working at the quarries, sharpening tools and doing other blacksmith Gave Excellent Entertainment The citizens and business men of Weeping Water have arranged a ser ies of free Saturday night entertain ments, with a different committee in charge each week. Last Saturday night a group from the Cass County Chorus gave the entertainment, and their efforts were loudly applauded by the assembled crowds. tion and with much promise of ex pansion and home building. The group returned home in the evening after a very pleasant visit. Visiting Friends Here Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scoville, who have been making their home at Portland, Oregon, where Frank is engaged in railroading, arrived in Weeping Water last week and have been visiting friends and relatives here, being guests at the home of Mrs. Minta Spencer, mother of Mrs. Scoville. Mr. and Mrs. Scoville left Weep ing Water for the west in 1906, and have lived there ever since. They like the country out there very much and are boosters for their adopted state of residence. However, they still re- Einner and Shower for Bride Mrs. Lawrence Hauseman, whose marriage on July 10 was recorded in the Journal Monday, was honor i guest at a day of this week. The event was ar ranged by her friend, Mrs. Irene Thursland and included a nicely with tbe re0p,e here every year r followed by the shower at the home of the hostess. The bride, who was formerly Miss Elizabeth Wolcott, was dinner and shower Tues-!tain many Pleasant remembrances of the town where they lived in the ' days gone by, which call for a visit i the people here every year or They expect to remain another ; week before returning to their home in the west. the recipient of many nice gifts that will be most useful in her new home. work, has been off duty there a fewjont fl.om piattsill()uth and took Mr. days and went to Avoca to conduct j Quinn t0 tne county seat, where he the biacKsmitn snop or leu mc-, ,, nilliT1r nendinc an investisa- Rebekah Installation The installing team of the Weep ing Water Rebekah lodge were at ! Elmwood Tuesday of last week, at , Autos in Smashup which place they installed the newly wmie Leonard r nzzei was smuS j elected officers of the lodge at a joint to work at the quarry, where ne ls ! installation ceremony in which the employed on the night shift, his car Q Q F officers were also inducted and one driven by Jack Quinn col- jnto their respective offices. lided. causing much damage to ootnj A fine program had been arranged vehicles. The occupants were morejand the jarge Rathering also enjoyed or less shaken up as a result of the R ppif.niidiy prepared repast, making impact, but not seriously injured. it an evenjng cf genuine pleasure for The sheriff's office was called andjaj Demitv Sheriff Emery Doody came i Grady, who has been sick. R. S. Speak, who has been making his home in Weepin? Water for sev eral years, is moving to Louisville, where he has secured employment. Mr. Speak is an excellent workman in the jewelry and watchmaking line but there is very little work in that trade lately. Miss Effie Poynter is enjoying a ten day vacation, going first to Falls City for a brief visit with friends and then left for Michigan to visit at the home of her brother. John Poynter and wife. She also ex perts to visit other places of inter est while away. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Towle, with their son John as driver, were ever to Elmwood to see L. L. Cay gill, who has recently returned from a stay at Long Beach, but found he was staying in the country at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. Mr. and Mrs. George Coalman. They returned and will drive over at an other time. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Towle were in Murdock one day last week, going to visit Mrs. Una McIIugh. l u found that she had gone to North Platte for a visit at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Returning, they came via Wabash expecting to visit Fred Towle. a nephew, but did not find him. as he was in the field working. They did however enjoy a brief visit with his wife. Mrs. John Mendenhall has not been in the best of health for some time, and was taken this week to the Lin coln General hospital for a check-up on her condition. It is hoped that an operation may be avoided and she will be able to return home soon much improved in health. P. If. Miller and son Pete were at Douglas last Sunday, going to visit at t lie home of Mr. and Mrs. James Miller. They found Mrs. Miller and tion of the accident. round Plattsmouth Hustling City William M. Ellis, who has lived in Kansas, but is here spending summer at the home of his son, George Ellis, accompanied by the lat ter and Ellis LaRue made a trip to Home from the West George W. Towle and wife, who have been making their home at Long Beach. California, during the school year, in order to be with their son. John, who has been attending college there, following the end of the 'the school term have returned to Weeping Water, arriving here last week. They stopped at a number of places along the way to visit, and UNION. ITE3S By Journal Field Representative Plattsmouth a few days ago to trans-j enjoyed the trip very much, with their son, John, doing the driving. They will not remain here as long act business matters. It was the first time the father. William Ellis had ever visited the 'this summer as ordinarily, as urgent county seat, and he enjoyed looking; business will call them back to the over the citv. finding it a thriving, ! west at an earlier date than usual. hustling town with defense workers. pipe-liners, river employees and oth ers augmenting the regular popula- Weeping Water is glad to welcome them back, even though their stay will be short. Bible School Lesson Study! Sunday, July 20th By L. Neitzel, Murdock, Neb. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Davis enter tained Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning! at their country home Sunday. Mrs. Myrtle Swan has been visit ing during the past week at the home of her son, Charles Swan and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Hallas Banning, who reside in Lincoln, visited Sunday in Union as guests of relatives and old friends. Mrs. .Martha Lynn, who was ser iously ill for several weeks, is con siderably better but no where near recovered. Miss Ruth Morris and Jane Chris- tensen, who are students at Peru Normal school, visited at home over the week end. P. F. Rihn was in Omaha Monday, looking after business matters and consulting with a physician regard ing his health. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Austin were here from Plattsmouth Monday at tending the funeral of the late Wil liam T. Craig. Mr. and Mrs. George Beaudette of Rosalie and their son and wife were in Union last Monday attending the funeral of their father, William T. Craig. Donald Wolfe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wolfe, who is employed in Omaha, was down for a week-end visit with his parents and many friends. Mrs. Ada Surface, who has been very poorly during the past week, is now staying at the home of Mrs. Santa True, who is caring for the patient. At the regular hour of service at the Baptist church last Sunday, Mrs. Ora Guerra conducted a course in Bible study that proved most inter esting and enlightening. Howard Snodgrass, who was in charge of the McCarroll store prior to its being closed out, has been as sisting at the P. F. Rihn store at such time as the business demanded. Frank Schlichtemeier of near Murray was looking after business in Union last Monday afternoon, and enjoyed meeting a number of friends here after concluding his business transactions. Frank Farnham, who is a resident of the Nebraska Masonic Home at Plattsmouth, came down to attend the funeral of his old friend, Wil liam T. Craig. They both resided in Rosalie for a number of years. go to San Francisco to visit Paul , Davis, who is in the service there. ;Paul has been promoted from the rank of private at $21 a month to a higher position in the commisary department, where he is to receive a salary of $50.00 a month and has been transferred to San Luis Obisco. Funeral of William T. Craig The death of William T. Craig oc curred last Saturday evening at the hosp;ital in Nebraska City, where he had been taken earlier in the day. He had been in poor health for a considerable length of time but was taken seriously ill Saturday morning and was hurried to the hospital. Mr. Craig was born October 9, 1856, and would soon have been 85 years old. Leaving his native state of Wisconsin, he located in Nebraska, and during the last more than half a century has resided in Union and at Rosalie. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Union Monday af ternoon, conducted by Rev. J. T. Sawyer, while Mrs. Earl Upton and daughter, Mrs. Finch, sang beautiful ly a number of songs, with Mrs. Ora Guerra at the piano. A large number of friends were present to pay tribute to the friend of many years. During the services, Rev. W. A. Taylor offered prayer. to move the station at Wabash a building in good repair here, but patrons there were up in arms over losing their depot and the idea was . , jr. , . J i a uauuuiieu. ou wuiiv is uu n uun way that, when completed, will put the Murray station in the best of condition. Visited Dick March at Hospital Mrs. Harry McCullock and daugh ter Dollie were driven to Omaha last Sunday by Phillip Keil, and called on Dick March at the hospital. They found him slightly improved, but still not able to leave the hospital. He sends greetings to all his friends and is looking forward to the time when he may be able to return home. Off for the West William Sporer, who has been con sidering a trip to the west for some time, left last Friday for San Fran cisco, where he will visit for some time. He also plans on running up to Portland, Oregon, and down to Los Angeles before returning home some six weeks hence. EAGLE Special Journal Correspondence I MURRAY j By Journal Field Representative j The Responsibility of the Church rut away from among yourselves that Regarding Beverage Alcohol I Cor. 5:9-13; Titus 2:1-S. This lesson is an keeping the church pure contamination of members living scandalously and the solemn obliga tion resting upon all Christians to live as becometh the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. God has given, by inspired writers, a (hart for per sonal conduct, to every his family, if they live everybody will thereby see that they wicked person." If the church would begin to clean house, how many of . .. r v mpmhfirs would she have left" exnortation lor. (tt - I .1 - - . 1 1. n(nn,lm.J i rn Ti ! tT from the!,las ,-'uu i,al lur Mmiuaiu iuu mi.. Is there any virtue in indulging in those things? What benefit could anyone derive by practicing these vices? Turning to the second part of our lesson. Taul admonishes this young memner otjpreacner inai ne suuum uiuu-uiuai.e up to that 'the church with sound doctrine. Here is where the teachers and Eelatives Guests for Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merritt enter tained at their home in Murray last Sunday, having an excellent dinner and a fine visit. Those present were Jeff D. Lewis, father of Mrs. Merritt, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Lewis, uncle and aunt of Mrs. Merritt, who reside in Missouri and were accompanied by their daughter, Gladys, and Lloyd Lewis and family. are ft). a "peculiar people." (I Fet. 2: utomobile insurance If YOUR Car should be Involved in a Gar Acciden preachers come short today. They fail to teach and preach the Doc- The church at Corinth was com-Mrines of the Scriptures, hence we hprs ffsrupd from the 'have many members who do not v" " - "cesspool of iniquity-' (as Corinth j know what the church believes in. was commonly called). They had j We have a shallow, supercfiial idea lived amid such revolting, immoral! of the doctrine of our church; most and heathenish conditions, they were. of her members are not able to give hard to break away from. (We f.ndn answer to every man who asketh that true today, lifelong habits are you a reason of the hope that is in hard to overcome). you. (I Pet. 3:15). This doctrine is It seems Paul had written this ; to be "adorned" by following the ex church an epistle, which got lost 1 hortations imposed on the member- the old men servants, but Leaving for West Coast Miss Opal Yonker, who has been a most efficient clerk in the post office, has resigned her position to depart for the west coast, where she is to be united in marriage. She left Wednesday. Miss Lucile Gruber has accepted the position and began work Wednesday. somewhere; even other letters gotjship. beginning with lost (See Col. 4:16); but the canon'and ending up with of the scriptures is complete with- fhe preacher must above all be a out them. As a temperance lesson. we are "pattern" for his people. We come back to what we said in the begin- ! dealing especially with the life ofining here is the chart that the 'church members and their personal Holy Spirit has given to sail by; I conduct. Beverage alcohol comes inland if man will follow that outline. ' incidently. In studying this lesson, '.what a different world this would j we do not go outside the church, j The church is the body of Christ You would appreciate the service of this experienc ed local agency which rep resents the largest and old est insurance companies in America. INSURANCE" AMD BONDS Phone- 16 Platts.v.outh hence it cannot tolerate members who are living ungodly lives. As we cure or amputate diseased members in our bodies, so must the church. If an ungodly member will not yield be! Not only would man profit thereby, but the church would rise in the estimation of the world; but the doctrine of the church would be "adorned." well spoken of, adored, beautified with a holy life of her members. Christian salvation is sial- Red Cross Swim Week The American Red Cross is in the midst of its Swim Weeks campaign in Cass county, having held forth at Louisville last week and this week at Merritt's Beach, north of Platts mouth. It is there that Union young folks (and some of their elders) are taking their instructions in swim ming, junior and senior life saving. A total of about forty from here are making daily trips to the beach in order to receive the instruction. Mrs. Charles Atteberry is the local chairman and has been able to pro vide trucks for getting the youngsters to and from the site. Enjoyed Meeting at Pern Members of th local unit of the American Legion Auxiliary went to Peru Monday to meet with Mrs. H. D. Bugsby. All report a most enjoy able time. to proper treatment, they must be vation from sin. It is received by removed from the church. The dif- faith in eJsus Christ. But it imme ferent prevalent sins at Corinth are diately results in a true change of here named (todav we could enlarge life, and more and more should show- en this catalog). Fornication in the New Testament is tne unlaw nil reiationsnip oi me ; sexes, in any intimate way, outside of the state of marriage; this was a ! common sin in Paul's world. To allow this sin in the church, if it is known, would contaminate the whole ; church, like a rotten apple in a j barrel of apples. (Is the church to day weeding out the bad?) No dis cipline is used in these days. Verse forth fruits of righteousness. This everyone expects, whatever they may think of the Christian faith itself. You cannot divorce doctrine from practice. If a wholesome, clean, up right, sincere life does not follow professed conversion, then it would seein that the conversion is not genuine. Regeneration is XEW BIRTH and a real change, and the only way in which others will know that there ; eleven names besides fornicators, the! has been a change in us is by the covetous, idolaters, railers, drunk- evidence of that change in our daily lards, extortioners. If there are such! life. Thus a Christian minister and in the church, avoid them; do not jlayman must live in conformity with I keep comiiany with them, "therefore i the doctrine he preaches and teaches. Enjoying Vacation in West Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning re ceived a letter from their daughter Mrs. Carl Peters of Nebraska City, who with her husband were then in British Alberta, the letter saying they were enjoying the trip a great deal. Mr. Peters is agent for an in surance company and has done a fine business, being awarded this vaca tion trip with all expenses paid. The trip provided as to have been by rail andfor one person only, but Mr. Peters asked that he be given that portion in cash and permitted to drive his car, for by so doing he was able to take his wife along, giv ing them double the enjoyment of his going alone. Visiting in the West Miss Lanna Barbara, Mrs. Clara James of south of Nehawka and Mr. and Mrs. John Worth left last week for the west coast, expecting to stop first at Seattle and then visit a num ber of places along the coast to visit relatives and friends. Later they will Mrs. Joe Green was visiting her folks in Sioux City last week. ' Ben Noell and Phillip Keil install ed a Skelgas range in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Sporer during the past week. Lueean Carper was called to Om-; aha last Monday to look after some business matters connected with the Implement business which he oper ates here. Donny Watson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Watson, has been visit ing at the home of his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Cisney, during the past week. Earl Merritt went to Nehawka on Monday to begin the interior decora tion work at the new home of Stacy Niday. which the carpenters have just completed. Mrs. Earl Merritt has been having a slight touch of asthma, which has caused her considerable trouble, but she is some better at this time. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles were Mr. and Mrs. James D. Kelsey of Shenandoah, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shrader of Omaha. James S. Pitman and wife came up from Union Monday morning to in terview Dr. Gilmore regarding the health of Mrs. Pitman, who has not been feeling well for some time. Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gilmore were guests last Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Davis. The two couples enjoyed a fine six o'clock dinner and a most enjoyable visit. Wayne Lewis, wife and small son, who live in Mynard, spent Sunday in Syracuse, visiting Mrs. Lewis' moth er, Mrs. John Lange, who has been quite ill. They were pleased to find her somewhat improved. Alfred Gansemer, who is employed . . . m i . 1 in administering tne agricultural program at Weeping Water, has not been feeling well of late and was taken to the Methodist hospital in Omaha for observation and treatment. Earl Merritt and wife have been refinishing a kitchen table for Mr. and Mrs. George Thomason, done in white with a border of red around the outer circle of the top of the table and the legs, making a very nice effect. Victor Wehrbein was threshing his wheat last Monday, and while the grain did not yield as well as in many past years, the quality was up to par. The oats turned out very well. W. O. Troop was assisting with the work. Howard Philpot and Phillip Keil were out on the Missouri river last Sunday, where they were testing out a motor which they had just receiv ed and which they found worked very well. Needless to say, they en joyed the day very much. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Nickles, who were in the west last week, looking after the farm of Mrs. Nick les, returned recently and report crops good clear across the state, with good small grain on their farm, and prospects excellent for a good corn crop. They were much pleased with the condition of. crops in- the west and say things are looking up out there. Postal Convention for Murray The organization of postmasters, postal clerks and rural mail carriers of Cass county, which has been in existence for some time and meet at rather frequent intervals at different towns over the county, are to meet at Murray on Friday evening of this week. The Ladies Aid society of the Christian church will serve a fried chicken dinner to the group at seven o'clock, and this is to be followed by the general business meeting, de voted to discussion of postal prob lems and ways and means of provid ing the best of service to patrons of the different offices they serve. Postmaster Milo Price of Platts mouth is president of the organiza tion which has among its members nearly all the postal workers in the county. Siren Out of Commission The siren used to give the alarm in case of fire has in some manner burned out and is not operating. We understand steps will be taken to have it repaired or replaced at once as it is very valuable in spread ing the alarm in case of fire. Mur ray has a good water supply and promptness in getting to a blaze is of vital importance. Ninety-Three Years Old Mrs. Robert Troop, Sr., long-time resident of Cass county, was here from Lincoln during the past week, visiting relatives also at Plattsmouth. Born on July 14. 1S4S. she arrived at her 93rd birthday on Monday and is hale and hearty and not afraid of any work, however hard or difficult it may be. She frequently gives readings at social functions and con ventions, when called upon, and is a very good artist in this line. Mrs. Troop, who was 13 when the Civil war began and 17 when it ended, has a splendid memory and recalls the trying four years in our national life when strife came so near to wrecking the nation. Congratulations and best wishes to you, Aunt Lou, from the many, many old friends in Cass county. Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson and Mrs. Anna Earl were in Lincoln last Sunday and were guests of Mrs. Hudson's sister, Mrs. Frank Deason and Mr. Deason. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mick of Lin coln and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hite of Weeping Water visited Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wright last Sunday after noon. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lindell of Murdock Wednes day, July 9. Mrs. Lindell was form erly Miss Mary Alice Robertson. Mrs. Bertha Wulf of Lincoln spent last Thursday with her moth er, Mrs. Pauline Ollerman. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weyers and son of Wabash visited Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rudolph on Tuesday of this week. Miss Virginia Phillips spent last week in Havelock with relatives. Mrs. Houston Welton and son, Ronnie of Peru were the guests of the former's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Price and Mrs. Anna Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hursh left last Thursday evening for Grand Island after having visited here sev eral days with Mr. Hurshs parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Hursh. Mrs. Harvey Wall and son. Jan, of West Point spent last week with relatives in Eagle and Palmyra. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oberle and daughter of Lincoln enjoyed rart of their vacation with Mr. Oberle's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle. Mrs. A. M. Longman returned the first of this week from Lincoln, at which place she had been receiving special treatment at St. Elizabeth hospital. Mr. and Mrs. George Trimble and R. A. Oberle enjoyed a picnic dinner at Antelope Park in Lincoln last Sunday with relatives. Mrs. Lydia Muenchau and Miss Lillie Muenchau of Elmwood called at the W. E. Muenchau home Tues day evening of this week. Mrs. Anna Earl returned home last Thursday evening after having enjoyed a visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Hoffmeister and daughter of Weeping Water. Mrs. Frank Frohlich entertained the O. S. C. club at her home on Thursday afternoon of last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Underwood and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Earl mo tored to Chanute, Kansas, where they visited a short time at the home of relatives of Mr. and Mrs. Underwood and then went on to Billings, Mis souri, stopping there with an uncle and family until Sunday. Misses Dorothy Frohlich and Betty Scattergood are attending the Lin coln School of Commerce. Mrs. William Muenchau was able to return home last Sunday from the Bryan Memorial hospital, where she underwent a major operation about two weeks ago. Mrs. George Hcffmeister of Weep ing Water spent Wednesday after noon of this week with Mrs. Anna Earl and Mr. and M?js. William Hudson. Raymond Manners, who was noti fied to report for service in the U. S. army last Tuesday, has been sent to Camp Roberts, California. Ray mond is the first young man to be called from this community. Mrs. Edith Axe and family of Lincoln spent last week with Mrs. Axe's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Piersol and other relatives. Mrs. Ira Stall spent several days the first of this week at Plattsmouth, helping to care for her father, Del Tyson. Railroad Improving Property The Missouri Pacific , railroad has started work on some important re pairs to their passenger and freight station in Murray. It was planned RESTAGING SET FOR DEAD- WOOD SH00TTN' DAYS DEADWOOD, S. D. (UP) Crook ed-Nose Jack McCall, a badman of the early gold rush days, goes on trial again soon for firing a six-gun slug into the back of WJld Bill Hickok on Aug. 2, 187G. The trial is an annual home-talent reproduction of one of the Wild West's most stirring events and serves as a buildup for Deadwood's Days of '76 celebration Aug. 7-10. Violation of the West's No. 1 rule cost Wild Bill his life. He sat with his back to the door during a poker game in Carl Mann's No. 10 saloon on that fateful day in '76. McCall suddenly appeared in the door and shot Wild Bill in the back. The slayer was captured and tried by a miners' court. The court freed McCall, but a posse later ran him down and hanged him near Yankton, S. D. ROCK BLUFF MEETING The Rock Bluff association will meet Tuesday evening, July 22, at S o'clock at the Rock Bluff school house. Everyone is urged to attend this important meeting. MRS. GEORGE MUMM, w&d Secretary. We're selling a lot of ruhSer stamps these days ftnd the reason is the low prices. Get your stamps at the Jour nal office. Out stock of legal blanks is most complete. Reasonably priced, too! Chromium Plate rubber stamps at lowest prices at Journal Office. en 80 Acres in Murray Vicinity PRICED CHEAP POSSESSION NEXT MARCH SEE