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MONDAY. SIPT. 8. 1941. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WZZEXT JOTntlTAl PAGE TFR.T7. Milton D. Polk, Veteran Newspaper Man, Dies in West One Time Editor of Plattsmouth Evening News and State Sen ator from Cass County. Milton D. Polk. S4. veteran news paperman of the west. di"d on Mon day. August 18 at a Portland. Ore., hospital following several months of failing health, v. ord received here from his home at Xampa. Idal. states. Mr. Polk left Xampa in June to spend Father's day with a daugh ter. Mrs. George Fox in Portland, expecting: to return to Idaho in a ftw weeks hut his weakened condition prevented it. Milton D. Polk was horn March 20. lST.T. in Indiana. He went to Louisville. Neh.. and at the age of IP. he operated a pottery plant, the clay lie-ins: supplied from a farm lie nwnd there. He operated the plant for two years, then went to Indiana to study law with his father and his brother. His father was Judge Koh- ( n l . MURDOCK By Journal Field Representative descendant of James K. Polk. Mr. Polk was admitted to the bar in Indiana and practiced there for a time, but the taste of newspaper work he had had during: two years at the University of Ne braska, where he studied law. was sreater than his love for the lepra 1 profession. Mr. Polk with his brother, C. S. Poik. purchased the Plattsmouth Evening: News, which had been estab lished by G. F. S. Burton, they operating- the paper through the greater part of the nineties in this city. Mil ton D. Poik serving as the editor of the paper until he removed to the west and has since made his home. Willi his brother. C. S.. they were active loaders in the republican party in Cass county and M. D. Polk at one time was state senator from Cass county, being one of the youngest members of the body at that time. After his retirement the paper was operated by his brother until its sale in 190 0 to George L. Farley. He lived in Black Hills. S. P.. for a time, then heeded the call of the west and came to I'oise, Idaho, to the Idaho Daily Statesman. After serving as city editor of The Statesman for several years, he later went to the Capital News as oily editor under a Mr. Sheridan. Hien publisher of the paper and close friend of Mr. Polk. He was promoted to managins editor, a posi tion lie held about three years. Rol and Giddir.gs. assor-ia:e editor of the Portland Journal, was telegraph edi tor of the Boise paper at the time. Mr. Polk came to Xampa where he was employed on the Xampa Record, a weekly published by a man named Hill. It was one of Xampa's early ncwspapeis. Hill sold to the Co-Operative Publishing company, of which II. F. Samuels owned the major sto.k. in 1919. Mr. Polk be came editor and later general man nsvr of the Idaho Free Press, a posi tion he held for 1 " years. He had not been actively engaged in news paper work since, but devoted most of his time to his mining interests. Mr. Polk is survived by a son. Oakley folk, in Xewoastle. Ind.: a daughter. Roser-e. also in Indiana; three step-daughters, Mrs. George Fox of Portland: Mrs. rrank Banks of Coulee City, Wash., wife of Frank Banks, engineer of V. S. reclamation renown: and Mrs. Charles Burky of Denver. Colo.: several grandchildren. Mrs. Fox. Mr. Banks and Mrs. Purky will be remembered as Charlotte, Theodora, and Louise Drummond of Boise in the early 1900's. Mr. Polk was married to their mother, the lcte Anna Prummcnd Polk, when the girls were small. Mrs. Polk died in Portland about five years ago. Services for Mr. Polk were held Tuesday, August 19 in Portland, where Mrs. Polk is buried. Mr. and Mrs. A. II. Ward were in Omaha one day last week, where they transacted business. Mr. and Mis. I. C. MeCrorey and two daughters attended the state fair and visited friends in Lincoln last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool were in Omaha last Sunday, where they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Work. W. H. Zabel was looking after business matters in Lincoln last Wednesday afternoon. While he was away, Mrs. Zabel was in charge ofj the store. j E. E. Ganaway. who works for himself, took the day off Monday be cause, it was Labor day, and went, to the state fair, where he found one of the largest crowds in the history of the "big show." Harold Luetchens arrived home Sunday from a vacation visit in the west that took him to South Dakota. Wyoming and Colorado., as well as a side trip into the state of Kansas to visit relatives. J. E. Golden, who resides near Wabash, where it is said more rain has fallen this year than at any other place in this locality, says his eorn crop promises the best yield of any time in recent years and they are thankful for the good rainfall they received at critical times. Since the departure of Raymond Beach, who managed the1 T. W. Fugles lumber yard, for California, there has been no permanent manager appointed to take care of it. W. O. Gillespie looked after the busi ness until relieved by Fred Harsh barger, who was sent here from Dun bar by the lumber company. No one has been named yet as permanent manager of the business. ranch. While there, lie says he as sisted in putting up hay and worked hard, but he didn't bring back any broken pitchfork handles to prove the assertion. His daughter. Sirs. O. J. Hitch cock of Havelock, is staying here at present and on her return home an other daughter, Mrs. MacDiarniid, of Omaha, will be here for a visit with the father and to look after the (housework, as his sister-in-law, Mrs. I J. J. Arnold, has returned to New l ork o a two months' vacation. OCIAl Murdock Young- Man in Service Edwin Towle McIIugh, sou of Mrs. .Terry E. McHugh. who spent most of his life here in Murdock. graduating from the high school here with the class of inn,",, and then spent four years at college, where he graduated wiih a B. S. degree, recentlv en- Teachers on the Job The teachers in the Murdock pub lic schools are all on the job. and with a good enrollment prospects are good for a successful year. The list of instructors from superintendent down are: Elbert Miller, superinten dent: Cob-man Lloyd, coach and in structor: Miss Rose Nolenagle and Miss Akin, high school: Miss Adams. Miss Kroh, Miss Kelley and Miss Thompson, grades. John Kruger is custodian. jiwyj- Vices' a A I 'H J !ica assisted by doing their part in cash donations. Monsignor Agius, w-hose presence with the group was enjoyed to the utmost, treated the group with ice cream. The kind hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Holly was more than appre ciated and it was through this means that the P.-T. A. as well as the Prom Ttiursflay'i Dany Fresbyterian Federation The members of the Presbyterian Teftorntinn met Wednesdav afternoon i t- n . . iUrsuline Sisters wish to extend to at 2-.T0 at the FellowshtD room of i the church, a very fine group of the members being in attendance. The business session was given over to discussion of many business matters of the federation. The ladies had a very pleasant treat afforded them in the program of the afternoon. "Famous Women of the New Testament" being the theme of the interesting sketches given by Mrs. E. C Giles, Mrs. Wil liam Schmidtmann. Jr., and Mrs. Carl Schneider. Several of the party gave inter esting stories of their experiences on vacation trips in various parts of the country. The serving committee comprised Mrs. R. W. Knorr. chairman: Mrs. Giles. Mrs. Schmidtmann and Mrs. Schneider. them hearty thanks. Choir members as well as acolytes I of the St. John's churc h were also jentertained. In previous years the Holly grove was the scene of many children's picnics. The freshly cut green grass, ample shade, plenty of space all com bined to make the picnic spot a suit able location. EDWIN T. Mc HUGH Vacations with Friends Mrs. J. A. Kruger. who accom panied James Little and his daugh ter, Miss Kathryn of Falls City, to Wyoming, has returned this week. The three were gone a little over a week. Their main stay was in Wyo ming, where they visited with Mr. Little's mother in Cheyenne and his sister in Casper. While there they saw such famous spots as Hell's Half Acre, the Dude Ranch. Thermopolis and other s.-enie sights. The entire trip was made by auto. Three Years Old Mrs. Josephine Janda Lillie enter tained informally at an open house at her home at 1423 Main street Wednesday, honoring her daughter. Rose Marie, who passed her third birthday. The birthday party has become an annual custom as well as tradition in the Harold Lillie fam ily. Ice cream and cake were served; the birthday cake, with its artistic decorations for which she is widely known, was made by the recipient s mother. Relatives and dose friends were guests. Fcmer Citizens Visit Here Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Williams, former residents of Murdock. with their daughter, Grace, now Mrs. Schmidt, of Lincoln, and her hus band and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Schoonover and son Kenneth of Havelock, were visitors in Murdock for a short time last Sunday, being supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool. Mr. and Mrs. Williams lived here for some time, but now reside in York. Mr. Williams will be remem bered by many as the blacksmith who succeeded Jacob Goehry in that posi tron, back in the clays when black smithing was a lucrative profession and auto repair shops in connection were undreamed of. listed in the service of his country and reported at Fairfax air field last July IS. He has proven a good stu dent in air technique and made pro gress in his training. He is specializ ing in radio in the Naval Aviation Service. In sports. Edwin was especially skilled in basketball and was one of the best players on the local high school team. We are confident he will go far in the aviation service, and congratulate him in the strides he l as made thus far. From Friday's DaHy To Enjoy Rush Week County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner departed for Lincoln this morning taking their daughter, Miss Dorothy Jean Turner, to that city to enjoy a visit. Miss Turner is en tering the University of Nebraska this fall and will enjoy the social festivities of "rush week" by the sororities. St. Mary's Guild of the St. Luke's church came to a good start Thurs day afternoon, when Guild members were entertained at the home of Mrs. J. M. Roberts. A large number of tha women were present for the first fall meeting. Mrs. Hilda Coff man is president. In serving Mrs. Roberts was assisted by Mesdames Walter Tritsch and James F. Eeg-ley. Visit with Miss Jones When Miss Gerda Peterson, Platts mouth; Mrs. C. D. Quinton, Fioche, Nevada; and Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Hutchinson and son, Quinton made a trip to the Pacific Northwest last month, they stopped at Mrs. Floyd P.alston's home in Seattle. Washing ton and visited with Miss Olive Jones, who for a half century was Flatts mouth's first librarian. The five found Miss Jones well and were indeed hap py to renew old acquaintances. tivity, to be sponsored later this month, were discussed. Following the business meeting the group spent the remaining hours in playing cards. Prizes were awarded and a luncheon concluded the entertainment. HEAD OF PATROL RESIGNS LINCOLN, Sept. 4 (UP) Captain R. T. Schrein of the Nebraska safety patrol, resigned today and announced plans to enter the insurance business in Lincoln. His resignation will he effective September 17 when he will be suc ceeded by Lieutenant Carl J. Sanders. Sanders, who was employed in 1937 as a patrolman, was promoted today to the rank of captain. Jolly Workers Club Mrs. Lester Meisinger entertained the Jolly Workers club on Wednes day. Sept. 3rd. honoring Mrs. Roy Tschirren's birthday, which will oc cur Sept. 14th. The business meeting was held after the lovely gifts were opened. The balance of the after noon was spent in playing pinochle. The first prize went to Mrs. George Kaffenberger, second to Mrs. Emma Kaffenberger and low went to Mrs. Edgar Meisinger. Two members were absent. A delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Meisinger. MEIN KAMPF" STILL READ DENVER (UP) The blitzkrieg has boomed the demand in Denver for "Mein Kampf." Adolf Hitler's story. May Wood Wigginton. assist ant at the Denver public library, said it was "very rare" when more than one or two of the library's 25 copies were on the shelves. FAMILY GATHERING AT KEEFER HOME SUNDAY Entertain at Farewell Party Miss Mary Alice Arnold ivas en tertained at a party at the city hall Wednesday evening. About twenty guests were present and dancing was the entertainment of the evening. Mow A 111 Qntiivrlmr fnr lipr npv " ' , , ' 'Erie tad been employed at the Ben home in Plattsmouth where her fath- ..... . , . v Back from Philadelphia Erie Price, who accompanied his brother, Keener Price and wife to Philadelphia some time ago, has re turned to Plattsmouth. While there er will take over the duties of rural mail carrier on Route 1. She will enter the junior class in the Platts mouth schools. Louisville Courier. HAVE FINE OUTING NEWS FROM RISING CITY To Try Machine Methods William Eisele, who farms near Murdock has in the past always pick ed his com by hand in the good old fashioned way, but has now con cluded he will use a machine to do this work in the future. He was in town recently and had .T. H. Buck make a trailer to attach to the pick er, with a convenient hitch. Old friends and parishioners of Rev. J. H. Steger. who for many years was pastor of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church in this city, will be interested to know something about he and his famiy. Rev. and Mrs. Steger are now at Rising City, Nebraska, where lie plans to spend his retired life. The former pastor had a charge in Co lumbus. Nebraska, but ill health forced him to resign the pastorate at that place. Just recently he was in Salina. Kansas, where he underwent a serious operation and received med ical treatment. The Stegers' daughter, Mrs. Fred Musser nee Gretc hen Steger) and her family, likewise, reside in Rising City. The Mr.ssers have three chil dren, two daughters and a son. A daughter. Marjorie Ann was born in July. 1941. The Stegers' son, Fred is now in the army. Donkies and Donkies There were two kinds of donkies on the baseball diamond one night last week the players themselves, and the animals they rode . . some times referred to as jackasses. But they produced what the people want ed to see and after all that's what counts the most. The game was play ed beneath the flood lights that il luminate the field in fine shape. The gan.e was sponsored by two repre sentative young men of the town Bob Gakemeier and Dick McDonald, v. ho were the captains. The donkies (four-footed type) just played with- j out a leader and it is a bit difficult to say which group done the best job. The spectators had a swell time and the score of the game was 5 to 1 in favor of the team captained by Mr. Gakemeier. Home from Sandhill Outing L. Neitzel, who writes the Bible school lesson column that appears each week in the Journal, has re turned home from a visit in the Sandhill country of western Nebras ka, that portion of the state which gave birth to such stories as "Old Jules." Mr. Neitzel's visit was in the vicinity of Hyannis, where his son- in-law and daughter have a Mrs. George Hall is heme from a very delightful six days spent in the mountains of Colorado, the trip taking the party from Denver, the mile high city, up into the moun tains, cloud-crowr.ed and majestic. Mrs. Hall accompanied her sister, Mrs. I. N. White and son. William, of Omaha on the trip to the west, a journey that brought them in touch with the great natural won ders found only in Colorado. The party stopped for a time at Denver, both going and coming, to view the points of interest of that city. From Denver they journeyed to Central City through Estes Park, a very attractive route. At Chey enne mountain they visited the "Shrine of the Sun." a memorial to ! Will Rogers and also stopped at Lookout mountain at the "Buffalo Fill" monument. The party had the thrill of the trip on the cog railroad up to the top of Pike's Peak to en ioy the sensation of the great height. l.l.ivi t i.'iiu iiir ui 11 WA lilt Gods and its wonderful and inspiring formations and scenes. On one of the mountain tries the party encounter ed snow and sleet that was very strange to the Nebraskans at this time of the year. Altar Society Makes Plans At the meeting of the St. John's Altar society Wednesday afternoon final plans were completed for the October social, to be conducted In the church basement. Also discussed and approved was the matter of placing suitable reading material in the soldiers' camp at Fort Crook. This is to be carried out immediately, ac cording to officials of the society. Hostesses yesterday were Mes dames F. I. Rea, chairman: Thomas Kratochvil. Emil Lorenz, Henry Mei singer, Emil Ptak, Robert Red. Frank Rebal and Dan Reichstadt. Following the business session the ladies were entertained at cards and Chinese checkers. Special prize went to Mrs. Andrew Seybert, the bridge prize to Mrs. John Hadraba. the pinochle prize to Mrs. Fred Smith, and Mrs. John M. Meisinger was awarded the Chinese checkers prize. Guests of the ladies were Mrs. A. F. Seybert and Mrs. Clyde Pul liam. who today with her family left for Eurwell, Neb., and later plans to go to Parsons, Kansas. ix Aviation plant, where his brother, likewise, is employed. Mrs. Kieck Is Hostess At the beautiful home of Mrs. Lora Lloyd Kieck, 412 South Twelfth street, members of the Delta Deck Bridce club were entertained last evening. Special guests were Mr and Mrs. George House ana son, George, Jr., of Mississippi. Card honors went to Mrs. Henry MoMaken of Omaha, Miss Margaret Scotten and Miss Mathilda Soen nichsen. Minniears Arrive Today Mr. and Mrs. Harley Minniear of Lafayette, Indiana, arrived in Platts mouth today for a two-weeks' visit with relatives and home folks. Before planning their vacation the Minniears made sure that thev would be here long: enough to enjoy this year's King Korn Karnival. Making the trip by auto, Mr. and Mrs. Minniear will spend the major portion of their vacation period with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hillard Grassman and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Minniear. The trip back to Platts mouth is the second for Mrs. Min niear and the first for Mr. Minniear since their marriage. Mr. Minniear has a very fine posi tion with the Fairfield Manufacturing company in Indiana. From TFriflay" VmStT A family gathering was held Sun day in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Keefer. those present being Mr. and Mrs. Fred Keefer of Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Casper Cross of Lincoln. Neb., and Mrs. Roy Cole and three children of Plattsmouth, Neb. Glenwood Tribune. UNDERGOES OPERATION TODAY From Saturday'. CI1 William Reinsh. well known in surance representative, who has for a great many years been making this city as a part of his territory. is at the Clarkson hospital in Omaha. Mr. Reinsh has suffered from a hernia for some years and was operated on today for the ailment. UNDERGOES OPERATION Parochial School Picnic Although bad weather made it necessary to give up plans for the annual picnic for the pupils of the St. John's school last spring, the jl941 social was not given up entire ly, but was postponed until the be ginning of school in the fall. Thus the Catholic Parent-Teachers asso ciation, a society which has always undertaken to entertain the pupils and the instructors, this year host ed approximately seventy-five school children, four special guests, three rmm Thnrwiiav's Party Ursuline Sisters and Right Rev. Mon- The office of the Nebraska State signor George Agrius, pastor of the Employment Service, of which Miss St. John's church, at the Joseph Edith Solomon is the efficient man- Holly grove at 18th and Locust arer. was a very busy place thisjstreets last evening. The special morning as George T. Baggs and guests were Mrs. Julius Pitz, her Bernard R. Gyger, of the department daughter Helen, and her mother, of vocational education of the Om-!Mrs. Cyril Janda. who is past eighty, Methodist Ladies Meet The membeis of the Women's So siety of Christian Service met Thurs day at the parlors of the First Meth odist church for their business meet ing and social hour. In the business session Mrs. W. L. Heinrich was named as the second vice-president, succeeding Mrs. Milo W. Price, re signed. Members of Naomi circle were hos tesses for the afternoon and a very pleasant program of music served to make the meeting one that all will delightfully recall. Piano solos were given by Thelma Kruger and Betty Albert; a piano duet was given by Mrs. Clement Woster and daughter, Clementine. Vocal solo was given by Mrs. Rob ert Painter, Mrs. P. H. Murdick, as the accompanist; Mrs. J. R. Reeder was heard in a lovely number with Mrs. L. S. Devoe as the accompanist. Little Miss Ileen Lowson was also presented in a vocal selection. Refreshments were served at the close by the hostess circle. Catholic P.-T. A. Mrs. Ed Berlett, Mrs. John Berg mann and Mrs. Fred I. Rea served as hostesses to the members of the Catholic Parent-Teachers association at a meeting, conducted at the,Rea home last evening. Plans for an ac- F. A. Thomascn of this city was operated on Thursday at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha for the correction of a hernia. The patient has stood the operation in excellent shape and is doing as well as possible. From Friday' Dany Mr. and Mrs. John Lidgett of Union were here today to attend to some business matters and visiting with friends. MANY SEEK SPECIAL TRAINING Frcm Saturday'B Daily St. Mary's Guild Discussion and mapping of plans for the fall and winter work of the The Finest Grown. U. S. Craded No. 1 Elberta Freestone Fine for Canning. Ring Packed. Full Bushel Basket MASON ZINC Jar Caps Carton of 1 Doz 21c REGULAR Mas'n Jars Pints. Doz 69r Quarts, Doz. 79r '-Gal., Doz$1.09 Heavy Red Jar Rubbers 3 10c U. S. No. 1 Idaho for C-y Canning. i2-Bu- Bskt.'iL2V PTTJ) V California Thompson P91 V47UUiliriGC Seedless. Lb. 7s D LEADUAY Liquid Fruit Pectin for Delicious Jams and Jellies. 8-oz. Bottle no n aha city schools, was here to interview- applicants for vocational train ing. The course for which the applica tions were made was for aircraft riveters and twenty of the young men of the community were inter viewed by the school men. Out of those twenty, it is expected that ten will be called for training by Sep tepiner 15th. Most of the applicants asked for Pie course at South high school which will cover from midnight to 7 a. m. for the class from this city. While this training is operated by the vocational training depart ment of the Omaha schools it is maintained by federal funds appro- and Mrs. Frank Toman. The three school instructors present were Sister j Mary Oda, Sister Celestine and Sis-j ter Mary Agnes. In addition to the i above mentioned there were the fol-j lowing ladies: Mesdames Richard Beverage, John Bergmann, Fred j Smith, Lucille Gaines, Richard Ot- i terstein, E. J. Doody, F. I. Rea, ; Charles Ault, E. A. Wiebb, Frank; Prohaska, Albert Altschaffl, John Kubicka, Mrs. Joseph Holly and Mrs. Edward Dieter. It was on the spacious and beau tiful grounds of the Joseph Holly grove, w here the wiener roast was j enjoyed. The group gathered there i after school hours and spent the late afternoon and early evening in fun and feasting. Not only did the priated by congress. another interview is expected toiP.-T. A make the event nossible. but be held in the next two weeks for members of the Knights of Columbus largejadditional applicants. and the Catholic Daughters of Amer- GOOD BUYS AT Hiatt Furniture Co. Living Room Suites Nicely upholstered in velour 'with walnut trim facing $49.50 Bedroom Suite 3-piece light walnut veneer, with fancy inlay. Bed, chest and round mirrow. All for only $59.75 Floor Rugs 9x12 genuine Alexander Smith make. Axminister quaL, $33.85 Felt base rugs, floral and kitchen patterns. 9x12 size, only$3.75 Gas Stoves Famous Detroit Jewel, oven con trol and insulated oven, $69.00 Liberal Trade-in Allowance on Your Old Stove! 126 SOUTH 6TH STREET Phone 112 - Plattsmouth STEAKS, U. S. Grades, Corn-Fed Quality Sirloin or Shortcut, lb Shoulder Steak, per lb HAMBURGER, Freshly Ground, 2 lbs BEEF ROAST, U. S. Graded, Best Shoulder Cuts, lb PORK CHOPS. Rib Center Cuts, lb FRANKFURTS, Armour's Quality, lb LUNCHEON MEAT, Wilson's Pure Pork. Spiced, lb MINCED LUNCHEON or RING BOLOGNA, lb BACON SQUARES, Fancy Sugar-Cured, Plain, lb Cello-Wrapped Bacon Squares, lb., 15 35 25 33 c 25 27 19 32 -17 13 PINEAPPLE TOMATO PEAS A TC Lead way Quick or Regular Frazar Sliced n A Cans 2 for Jk W No. 2 or Vegetable Soup or Spaghetti Scott County Large No. 2 Great Northern Giant. Sweet, Tender Quality. No. 303 Cans 3 Large Pkg. PORK & BEANS PICKLES TOMATO JUICE APRICOTS Can 1 0 C 29c 15c for Select Brand t m Cans 3 for X 9 W No. 2 Mile High Sweet Quart Jar Welch's Fancy 4 q Giant 50-oz. Can larC 21c Del No. Monte. Whole, Un peeled 2 ii Can 19c STARRED ITEMS may be Purchased with BLUE FOOD STAMPS r Plattsmouth: Trices in this Ad effective Tues. and Wed., Sept. 9-10 We reserve the right to Limit Quantities No sales to Dealers