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KONDAY. AUGUST 25. 1941. PLATTSMOUTH BEJEL - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE THTJ2 MURDOCK By Journal Field Representative Herbert Umland of Eagle was a business visitor in Murdock Wednes day afternoon. W. T. Wed dell, who -was taken to a Lincoln hospital some weeks ago, still continues very poorly. Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Robson of Eel fast were guests over the week end of Mrs. Robson's father, E. E. Gan away. Mrs. Henry Heineman has almost completely recovered from her recent operation at the Bryan Memorial hospital in Lincoln. Merle McKay, of near Elmwood. was in Murdock Wednesday, having some work done at the zlacksmith shop of J. H. Buck. George Trunkenbolz. president of the Trunkenbolz Oil company of Eagle and Lincoln, was a business visitor in Murdock during the past week. J. H. Buck has been feeling poorly as a result of the heat and long hours in the shop, but was better by the end of the week and continues on the Job. L. Neitzel spent last Monday at the Menonite camp meeting at Weep ing Water. He reports a deep spiri tual atmosphere prevailing and large and appreciative audiences. Mr. and Mrs. Auguest Ruge. son Daniel and daughter Miss Ruth left last week on a two weeks' vacation trip. They will visit the Black Hills and Yellowstone National park. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Gorthey and son Russell, accompanied by the Louis Schmidt family, went to Om aha Sunday to see Miss Irene Gor they. The entire group enjoyed a picnic supper in Elmwood park and stayed for the community sing. Retiring from the Farm Conradt Wehrbein and wife, who have resided on the home farm north west of town for many years, are re tiring from the farm after this sea son and have bought a place in Mur dock. which they will occupy after the first of the year, when their son is to take over management of the farm. The nlace they purchased is occu pied by Mrs. Clara Kroh and daugh ter, Pauline, who will live there un til the first of the year. Many Attend "Stir-Up" Days Last week Ashland put on its an nual "Stir-Up" Days celebration and a large number from Murdock and vicinity were present, C. I. Lonf, a local orchestra player, was over for the two days and assisted in provid ing music for the entertainment of the crowds. All speak well of the fine enter tainment that was provided at this two day fun fest. Roaming the Sandhills L. Neitzel left Wednesday for a two weeks' stay in the Sandhill country at the Fred Lowe ranch, which is located partly in Grant and partly in Cherry county. Mrs. Lowe is Mr. Neitzel's granddaughter. Had a Unique Exhibit Keith Boyd, employee of the Ne braska rower company, had a most unique exhibit at the Ashland "Stir Up" showing the contrast of times gone by and our modern day era with electricity serving mankind in many ways. One phase of the exhibit de picted the changed method of coffee making first the old coffee grinder or "mill" that was used to grind the berries after they had been roasted in a pan on the kitchen stove. The ground coffee was then boiled, and the white of an egg dropped in to settle the grounds. Today the house wife measures an exact amount into LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE One white face yearling bull; one yearling Guernsey bull; eligible to register. Glen Albin, Union, Nebr. ltw ecocoeeooeoeaiaeeeeogecoDsoogoapaeaceosoopeoocoeoae DO you KMOW You can get Fancy Patent Star Fiour or Sweet Tooth Flour at the Farmers Union Produce Station? Well, you can, and it will only cost you $1.25 per 48-lb. bag. It is positively guaranteed to be as good as any flour you have used, or it won't cost you a penny. Also Laying Mash and Growing Mash at 92.15 per ICO lbs in your sack. State Farm formula always made fresh. Also STALEY'S FEEDS. Concentrate at $S.20 and $ 3.50. One 25 Defense Stamp in each bag of Staley Feed FREE. We have Russels Famous Poultry Remedies for you. Money-saving prices. tree f icture bhow fcvery Wednesday INight Farmers Union Produce Station I J. A. Boyd, Manager Murdock, Nebr. her electric coffee maker and has the finest coffee ever known within a few moments' time. Also in the exhibit was a contrast of washing methods, with the old fashioned wash tub and board along side a late model electric machine. Truly electricity is man's greatest servant working long or short hours as occasion demands and exacting but a few pennies in return. Home from Eastern Trip Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stock and Mrs. J. A. Boyd returned home last week from a trip to Indiana, where they visited relatives. Mrs. Boyd en joyed a very pleasant visit with her mother. Mrs. Thomas Reed who makes her home in Indiana. Moving: to Omaha Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schaeffer are soon to move to Omaha to make their home, after having lived here about a quarter of a century. Recently Mr. Schaeffer discontinued his employ ment here to engage in work as a carpenter at Bellevue, and now they are moving to Omaha, which is not only nearer his work, but affords bet ter opportunities for the children in the educational field. Their many friends regret to lose the Schaeffer family from this com munity, but wish them well in their new home. Accepts Position on Coast Raymond Beach, who has been the manager of the Engle lumber yard in Murdock for some time, has resigned his position and is departing for Chico. California, where he has ac cepted a position with the Chico Lumber company, being employed in the same yard as his brother, Roy, with whom he will make his home. The new position is at a nire increase over the one he held here. With a head-start in the business at such an early age. Raymond should go a long ways in the coming years. Best of success to you in your new position, voting man. WABASH By Journal Field Representative John Woods made a trip to Clar inda last week for a truck load of coal from the mine there. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ohm came over from Elmwood to do some parer ing in the farm house of R. P. Hob sons which is occupied by Mr. and Mrs. William Walters. L. R. Stanley was in Omaha on business Monday, returning home by way of Fort Crook, where he was able to get a good view of the new bomb er plant now under construction and which he figures must be costing a tremendous sum of money. Depart for California Ralph Dorr and his sister, Mrs. Frank Buell entrained to Fig Springs. Nebraska, where they were joined by another sister and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Verner Perry, all driving to the west coast in the Perry car. They planned on a very pleasant trip and will see many sights of interest in the west. Government Corn to Chicago The government has had a quan toty of sealed corn here for several months, but is now having it shipped to Chicago. Frank Marshall loaded out one car a few days ago and other shipments will follow until the sup ply is all gone. Home from Pleasant Trip Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Richards and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Munford arrived home last week from a most enjoy able western trip that took them in to the Black Hills country of South Dakota and on to the states of Wyom ing and Colorado. They found a cool and pleasant climate and saw many sights of interest. Guests at Howard Browne's Clifford Browne, Jr.. son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Browne, left a few days ago for Wauneta, where he is a guest at the home of his uncle, How ard Browne and family. He accom panied his aunt, Mrs. A. B. Stromer, they driving out together. iOOeOQOQOOQQOSOOOOOOCOCCOCOC Elmwood By Journal Field Representative Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hollenbeck and Darline called at the Shelley home Sunday evening. Joy Miller was busy last week putting water in the house, which is a great improvement. Mrs. Ralph Keckler of Weeping Water was a guest cf her sister, Mrs. Ralph Greene, Tuesday. Mrs. Mabel Harrington and her daughter of Lincoln were guests of Elmwood friends Sunday. Jane Shreeve, Darlene Hollenbeck and Joyce Brown were all guests of home folks over the week end. Fire destroyed a barn and contents at the Mrs. P. Marshall place last week. The origin of the fire is un known. Norman Miller, wife and son. Nor man. Jr.. of Chicago, have been visit ing friends and relatives in Elmwood during the past week. E. M. (Deanie) Jardine, of Lin coln was in Elmwood Tuesday look ing after business for the insurance company he represents. The P. N. G. Circle met at the hall for their August meeting. A covered dish lunch was served and a very good time reported. Emil Holke and mother were at Weeping Water last Tuesday, where they looked after business and vis ited friends for a short time. There has been a taint of gas in the air on Main street, and the gas company investigated to learn the cause, finding a broken pipe. In order to get at it. they had to remove some 2 5 feet of pipe and replace it with new. Joe Stokes, of Waterbury, Nebr., has been visiting relatives and old friends here during the past week. He was a guest at the John Stokes home southeast of town, also of Alex Miller. Mr. and Mrs. George Rocken bach and Frank Stokes. Brice Quellhorst, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Quellhorst, came up from Fort Riley, Kansas, where he has been stationed as a member of the U. S. army, to spend Sunday with his folks before the departure of his regiment for Louisiana to engage in army ma neuvers. Minton Wood is now operating the Trunkenboltz filling station that was formerly operated by Marion Mc- Crorey. Clarence Ohm will work tor Mr. Wood in the operation of his regular trucking business. Neither Mr. McCrorey nor his assistant, Al bert Kuntz have decided what they will do. Mr. and Mrs. Max Lamb of Lin coln spent the week end with Mrs. Lamb's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene. They were en route home from Madison. Wisconsin, where they had visited Mrs. Lamb's sister and husband. Mr. and Mrs. Currin Shields. Another sister, Mrs. Denice Janssen of Buchannon was a guest at the Shields home at the same time. Editor George Blessing was among the editors from Cass county who at tended the meeting at Grand Island last Monday to hear plans of the big navy advertising campaign in Ne braska discussed. Other papers repre sented were the Nehawka Enterprise. Weeping Water Republican and the Plattsmouth Journal. The ads are to be started this week in every news paper in the state. W. W. Coatman and Emil Rose- now went to Onawa, Iowa, one day last week to interview Bob Wunder lich, who is connected with the com pany that recently sent a number of workmen from Cass county and this part of the country to the Mid-Way islands, in the Pacific ocean for a year's work on a big construction job. They found their age too great for acceptance, under the rules laid clown by the company, but enjoyed the trip to and from the Iowa town. Early News is Important The Journal has received a more lengthy account of the recent church clay at Coryell park, participated in by Elmwood church folk, than was run last week, but due to the late ness of its arrival is unable to print the same. The story last week cover ed the gathering quite thoroughly. Many Attend Ashland Celebration Many of the people of Elmwood and vicinity were as Ashland last week, where they enjoyed the annual festival there which is known as "Stir-Up" days. All speak well of the entertainment provided and the man ner in which the large crowd was handled. Strive for Greater Efficiency It has been and still continues to be the practice of the Elmwood fire department to get ouf at frequent intervals and make a run for an imaginary fire, as in this way they are able to gain greater efficiency and test theiT ability to cope with a-ny and all situations. Last week Milo Frisbee piled up some rubbish near his home and ig nited it. When the bonfire was going well, the alarm was given and the chief timed the run to see what the boys were doing in the way of get ting on the job. Unaware of what was being done, thoy raced to the scene, which was reached in just five minutes a very good record. Elm wood has a fine volunteer fire depart mens and the boys are on their toes all the time looking for ways to im prove their service. Getting Ready for School The school buildiiisrs in Elmwood have been put in first class shape for the opening of the school year. Just recently, in line with the requests of the government, the school board has put in a winter supply of coal, thus assuring against shortage later in the year. The faculty this year will consist of F. J. Wells, superintendent; Miss Elsie Kuntz. primary grades; Jean Buckhart. fourth, fifth and sixth grades; Lena Zlab, seventh and eighth: Rosalind Neitzel, Doris Land and Clarice Miller, high school. Emil Rosenow will continue as the caretaker, firing the furnace and looking after other similar work. All are looking forward to a most successful school year. Home from Western Trip The group of Elmwood and Mur dock people who left a couple of weeks ago for the west, arrived home this past week and say they enjoyed the trip immensely. The group consisted of Mrs. Emily Gonzales, cashier of the American Exchange Bank in Elmwood, and the James Mills family of Murdock. They spent some time at the home of Ralph Reeve and family at Craig, Colorado, Mr. Reeve being a brother of Mesdames Gonzales and Mills. At Colgate, Colorado, they also visited for a short time with another broth er, Rodger Reeve and family. NEWSPAPER FOLKS GUESTS From Saturday Dfttty Newspaper folk of Iowa, Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska were guests of the Sidney Legion post on the closing day of their rodeo yesterday after noon. Nearly two hundred attend ed the rodeo program and remained for the special ceremonies and chuck wagon feed that followed. Fred Hill, of the Hamburg Report er, president of the Iowa Press asso ciation presided at the ceremonies, turning the mike over to assistants from time to time. Outstanding feature was the mak ing of six Indian chiefs from promi nent pale faces. Among theme were General Uhl of the Seventh corps area. Editor Elmo Scott Wat son of the Publishers Auxiliary, Chi cago: Editor Huse of Wayne, presi dent of Nebraska Press association; the past and present presidents of the Iowa Press association and the vice president of the Kansas Press as sociation. The editors were entertained by a number of regular acts from the big show at their special meeting, among the entertainers being the movie quartet that has just complet ed the task of providing sound effects for Walt Disney's new picture, "The Reluctant Dragon." The Sidney boys have put on one of the best rodeos ever offered there, but found the attendance a little be low par this year for some reason or other. Their show is known far and near and they attract top-notch tal ent of all kinds. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Webb and Donnie drove over for a part of the program. DISTRICT COURT NOTES Decree granted to plaintiff in the case of James Poardman vs. D. R. Robb, et al. Nebraska State Bank, Weeping Water, Nebraska vs. William Dunn, et al. plaintiff granted foreclosure of mortgage. In the case of the Village of Union vs. Art 0. Pearsley, et al, Village of Union granted foreclosure of tax title liens. In the matter of the application of Irma F. Harshman, administra trix of the estate of Ralph D. Harsh man, deceased, for leave to sell real estate notice of publication ordered. TO TAKE UP SCHOOL WORK Mr. and Mrs. George A. Neuzil, who have been visiting here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bestor, parents of Mrs. Neuzil, de parted Thursday for Hordville, Ne braska. Mr. Neuzil is the principal of the high school at that place, where he has been for several years past and Mrs. Neuzil also had taught in the high school for a number of years and is urged by the board of education to continue her work. Social Prom Thursday's Dally Many at Meeting At the William Ofe home Tues day evening Mrs. Ofe and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Henrietta Ofe enter tained sixteen members of Circle 1 of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed church and eight guests at the August meeting. The guest list was composed of Mesdames Bertha Miller. Ernest Schubeck, Fred Val- lery, William Budig, Olga Storm, J. W. Taenzler, Dewey Reed and Miss Marie Kaufmann. Mrs. Bernard Klinger gave the devotionals and led in the study of the Bible. They studied the Bible book, II Peter. The group enjoyed a social hour with the serving of refreshments as the concluding feature. Circle Meeting' Wednesday When Mrs. John Blotzer and Mrs. E. G. Ruffner entertained the mem bers of Circle 2 of the St. John's Altar society yesterday afternoon, they were assisted in the serving by their daughters. Misses Helen Bktzer and Dorothy Ruffner. In ad dition to the eight members there we e seven guests Mesdames John Kaaraba, William Woolcott, Charles At It, Timothy Kohoutek, Rozina Ripple, Joseph Libershal and Miss L. cille Meisinger. rrom Friday's Dally To Sponsor Snpper At the meeting of the Gleaners circle at the Methodist church par lors yesterday afternoon, the mem bers planned to sponsor an Ice cream supper on the church lawn next week. Mrs. John V. Hatt has been appointed chairman of the affair. Honorary Tea Mrs. Perry H. Murdick, II, Ben ton Harbor, Michigan visitor in Plattsmouth, and Mrs. E. H. Wescott entertained informally at an after noon tea Thursday, honoring Mrs. Fay Chase Martin, who is to leave for Chicago in a very short time. Only out-of-town guest at the tea was Mrs. Mason Wescott of Wilm- ette, Illinois. Over-Night Guests Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Glathart, who are residents of Kansas, arrived in Plattsmouth yesterday and spent the night with Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Johnston at the Herold Apartment 10, Unit D. The Glatharts and the Johnstons are old friends, and the former were on their way to Iowa and decided to pay the latter a visit while en route to the neighboring state. Mildred Hall Entertains When the Dorcas circle members met for this month's meeting Thurs day at the Methodist church par lors, discussion centered around the annual covered-dish luncheon, to be held next Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. Hostesses for yester day's gathering were Mrs. Phillip Harrison, Mrs. William Carr and Mrs. George Hall. For the program Miss Mildred Hall sang four numbers: "Spirit Flower" by Campbell-Tipton, "The Star" by Rogers, "The Luxembourg Garden" by Manning and an old English folk song. Miss Thelma Kruger was her accompanist. Miss Hall also gave a reading. Jacohson-Ludwig North Branch Lutheran church was the scene o fan early evening wedding Monday, August 18 when Rev. George Bergstraesser united in marriage Miss Flora Mae Jacobson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Jacob son, Jr., Syracuse, to Otto Ludwig, Avoca. The ceremony was performed at 6 o'clock. Attendants were Mrs. Raymond Jacobson, Miss Dorothy Stutt, Ray mond Jacobson and Herman Ludwig. The bride's gown was white or ganza with a sweetheart neckline. She wore a fingertip veil and carried white roses. Her attendants wore blue marquisette and pink chiffon and had wrist corsages. Miss Viola Marie Genthe sang "I Love You Truly" preceding the cere mony, with Frederick Bartling play ing her accompaniment. Mrs. Berg straesser played the processional and recessional. A wedding dinner at the home of the bride's parents was attended by ttf bridal party and members of the immediate families. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig are living with the young man's parents for the present. Return from Honeymoon Thursday evening at 9 o'clock Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ketelsen, who wre married in Omaha on August 15, re turned from a 1,500-mile trip that took them into Iowa, Minnesota, Canada, North Dakota and South Da kota, thence back to Nebraska. Leaving Omaha the couple spent the night at Sioux City, Iowa, then went on to Minnesota where they spent several days at Detroit Lakes, a beautiful summer resort, the couple enjoyed boating. There swim-J ming and fishing. The couple then motored to Canada, where they visit ed with Mrs. Catherine Doyle, grand mother of the bride. They also en joyed a visit with Mr. and Mrs. James McMahon and daughter, Olive, uncle, aunt and cousin of Mrs. Ketel sen. Other relatives visited were Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Criddle and children and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Taylor, cousins of the bride. On their return home the newly weds spent a night in North Dakota, coming back into Minnesota, then into Sioux Falls, South Dakota, back mto Sioux City, Iowa and on into Omaha. The couple made the trip without any trouble. Mrs. Catherine Doyle presented the young people with a beautiful five- piece silver tea set a gut tnat win be long cherished by them. Mr. and Mrs. Ketelsen are to make their home In Iowa. From Saturday's Dally Wiles Reunion Next Week The 36th annual Wiles family re union will be held Thursday, Aug ust 28 at Glenwood, Iowa. It is expected there will be a number from this vicinity in attendance. Entertains for Gnest Miss Dorothy Jean Turner was hostess Friday evening at a picnic supper on the attractive lawn of the home of her parents, County Treas urer and Mrs. John E. Turner. The event was in honor of Gordon House of Greenville, Mississippi, a house guest at the Kieck home here. The guests comprised Mr. House. Miss Renee Brown. Mrs. Lora Kieck and children. Marilyn and Billy and the Turner family. Past Presidents Meet The Past Presidents' club of the American Legion Auxiliary, were en tertained last evening at the lovely country home of Captain and Mrs. Harrison L. Gayer, south of this city. The ladies enjoyed a steak fry in the early portion of the evening with cards being the pastime later. Mrs. Herman L. Thomas of Nebraska City, a past president here and presi dent of the Nebraska City -unit was a guest and w inner of the high score. Mr. Thomas also was a guest. Farewell Courtesy Shown A picnic supper, enjoyed by the guardian and ten girls of the Sunowa Camp Fire, was served on the lawn of the Robert Cappell home last TOMATOES 4 PRUNES SARDINES I CTC A If C Deliciously Tender U. S. Graded Corn-fed 9 I t'NIVO Quality Beef. Sirloin or Short Cuts, lb S )C U. S. Graded T-Bone Steak, lb. 43c U. S. Graded Shoulder Steak, lb 25c4 HAMBURGER ZZZ Bee, . PORK CHOPS Rib Center Cuts, lb. SPARE RIBS Small Meaty. FRANKFURTERS Minced Luncheon BACON SQUARES, Plain, lb. . 13c Cello-Wrapped Bacon Squares, lb 15 SCOTT COUNTY Leadway Liquid Fruit Pectin 8-oz. ffc Bottle 11 Jar Rubbers Tomato Soup, Vegetable Soup Heavy Red Aa1 3 Ree. Pkes.XUwj or Jar Caps Spaghetti Mason Zinc 4 Of Ctn. 1 Doz.XV'i YOUR CHOICE Mason Pints, Doz. Large No. 2y2 Can. 104 Quarts, i2-Gals., STARRED ITEMS may be Purchased with BLUE FOOD STAMPS Plattsmouth: Prices in this Ad effective TueB. and Wed., August 26-27 No Sales to Dealers We reserve the Rifrht to Limit Quantities evening. Miss Dorothy Jean Cap pell was hostess and she was assist ed by her mother. The occasion was honoring Miss Ann Martin, who had been a member of the organization .for some time. Miss Martin is to leave for Chicago next week. Each girl arrived with a gift, and gifts were later presented to the honored guest. Guests at the outdoor event were Mrs. E. IT. Bernhardt, Marilyn Kieck, Eldora Shellenbarger, Elizabeth Da vis, Marjorie Devoe, Carol Lou Bern hardt, Helen Yardley, Mary Alice Cummins, Margaret Heineman, and Ann Martin. The girls played games and prizes were awarded to Misses Shellenbar ger and Cummins. Luncheon for Mrs. Martin Sunowa Camp Fire Mothers club entertained Mrs. C. H. Martin at a luncheon and handkerchief shower in the annex of the Hotel FlattP mouth Thursday noon. Mrs. Martin, who with her daughters and mother-in-law plan to leave for Chicago, Illinois Monday, has been an active member and a helpful aide in the work of the Camp Fire organization. In addition to the honored guest there were present at the occasion Mesdames E. H. Bernhardt, Sunowa Camp Fire guardian; L. S. Devoe, R. C. Shellenbarger. Elmer Yardley, Robert Cappell, Searl S. Davis. For the past year Mrs. P. T. Heine man and Mrs. Martin were known as "heart sisters' in the society. In farewell courtesy to her "heart sis ter" a bouquet of gladioli was pre sented to Mrs. Martin as compliments of Mrs. Heineman. Mrs. Heineman was unable to be present Thursday. INJURED FOOT BETTER Mr. and Mrs. Jack West who now make their home in Ralston, were at tending the Harvest Festival at Louisville last w eek and on their re turn to their home came via the home of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Puis, for a short visit. On July 24th while play ing ball with their adopted son, a small lad, Mr. West in an attempt to catch the ball had his foot sprained so that he has been unable to work since. He is expected to return to work the coming week, however. SEEKS FORECLOSURE From Saturday's Daily In the office of the clerk of the district court today an action en titled the Nebraska City Federal Sav ings & Loan association vs. John Redden, et al was filed. The action seeks foreclosure of real estate. Little Mill No. 2i2 Can 10c 11c Full Flavor, in Syrup, No. 2y2 Can. 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