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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, OCTOBER 13, 1941. The IPlattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at PostoSice, Plattsmouth., Neb., as Second-class mall matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond COO miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. MURDOCK By Journal Field Representative John 11. Buck has been kept busy long hours each day, keeping up his v oik. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt and daughter Miss Geraldine were busi ness visitors in Lincoln Monday. Howard Pool of near "Wabash has purchased a new tractor for use in carrying on his farming operations. Everett Lindell and wife were in Lincoln last Tuesday, where Mrs. Lindell called on friends while Mr. Lindell transacted business. Mr. and Mrs. George Work and sons of Omaha were guests last Sun day at the home of Mrs. Work's par ents. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool. Mrs. C. A. Eesack spent a number of days in Omaha last week, where she was a guest of two of her daugh ters and their families. Fred Harshbnrger, nirnager of the Murdock lumber yard was in Lincoln last Monday evening, where he visited his son and daughter. Edwr.rd Knaube of near Nehawka was visiting his friend. Carl Meier jurgen, near Murdock, and both went to Omaha to attend the Ak-Sar-Ben stock show. Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Buck were at Eagle one night last week, where they enjoyed a visit at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Muenchau. C.ust Gakemeier was shelling and delivering corn to the Murdock ele vator, getting the cribs emptied and ready for the new crop which he is about to start gathering. Mrs. It. E. Xorris and a Mr. Deni son, state Red Cross worker, were in Murdock Tuesday to consult with Mrs. Henry A. Tool relative to the work of the American Red Cross in Cass county. Miss Ella Atchison of southwest of Elmwond was a guest last Tuesday at the home of her friend, Mrs. A. J. Tool and also had the pleasure of meeting a number of other friends while in Murdock. The Ladies Aid of the Murdock Evangelical church held their regu lar meeting at the home of Mrs. W. II. Zabel. with Mrs. Otto Miller as co-hostess. Activities for the fall and winter season were planned at this meeting. Mrs. Una McIIugh will be hostess at a tea to be given at her home on October 21st for the completion of payment of the costs of the new roof which was recently placed on the M. W. A. hall, wherein the Royal Neighbors hold their meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Tool, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Besack and Mrs. Han nah McDonald were week-end visi tors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Bradford at Carlton, Xebr. The three ladies are sisters and their hosts were the parents of O. E. Brad ford, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Tool. Mrs. Jacob Johansen, who con ducts the Murdock cafe, has been quite ill the -past three weeks and has been staying at the country home of her daughter, Mrs. Leo Rikli, who i- taking excellent care of the moth er. Mr. Johansen is kept busy look ing after the restaurant and is aided rYOU GIRLSh 3 to 25 Who Suffer And Need To Build Up Red Blood! of functional UV- monthly disturbances make you feel weak, dragged out, pale, cranky, nervous at such times try Lydia Pinkham's Compound .Tablets (with added iron). Pinkham's Tablets not only relieve monthly pain (cramps, headache, backache), but also help soothe nervousness due to such cause. Their iron helps build up tho haemoglobin of red blood cello and thus aid in pro moting a more refreshed and vigorous bloodstream more strength and energy. Thousands of women report remarkable benefits by taking Lvdia Pinkham's Tablets. Get a bottle todav from your druggist. Follow label directions. WORTH TRYING! nun by Mrs. A. II. Ward, who is doing the cooking and serving. Here from Idaho on Visit Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig were at Lincoln last Sunday, where they were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wolfe. The ladies are sisters. Then on Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Wolfe came over for a visit at the Wolfe home, being accompanied by Mrs. Lelia Fifer, of Xampa, Idaho, who has been their guest during the rast few weeks. MANLEY By Journal Field RepresentatiYe The Altar Society of St. Patrick's church held a largely attended meet ing at the community hall. Mr. and Mrs. John Rohrdanz were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heil. The ladies are sisters. Station Agent Art Franks of the Missouri Pacific was in Weeping Water Wednesday, where he trans acted business. Mrs. Sadie Bourks, of Lincoln, a cousin of Mrs. G. E. Rhoden, spent several days at the Rhoden home dur ing the past week. Edith Salsberg of Omaha has been spending a few days here at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haws, during the past week. Mrs. Andrew Schliefert was hos tess to the Manley Extension club at a largely attended business meet ing that was climaxed with refresh men is. William Lau, well known Manley resident, arrived at his G2nd birth-j day during the past week and re ceived the congratulations of his many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth and Mr. and Mrs. Thorvold Hanson went to Omaha last Sunday to attend the opening day performance of the Ak-Sar-Ben stock show. Mrs. Ralph Keckler of Weeping Hater attended the card party given by the Altar Society of St. Patrick's church and also visited her friend, Mrs. Herman Rauth. Word was received here Monday evening of the death of George Stoll at his home in Plattsmouth. The Stolls formerly resided in this vicin ity and were well known here. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fleischman were at Ashland last Sunday, where they attended the funeral of Mrs. Edward Cochran. The deceased lady is an aunt of Mr. and Mrs. Flcisch- man's daughter, by marriage. Mrs. Louis Buskirk, who under went a major operation at an Omaha hospital recently, is reported making very satisfactory progress toward re covery. The folks were at the hos pital Sunday to see the patient and found her feeling much better. The members of the congregation of St. Patrick's Catholic church and many friends were gathered at (the community hall Sunday to enjoy the fried chicken dinner that Was sesved. As a result of tneir effosts, the ladies seceived ionsiderable revenue to aid in carrying on the ihurrh work. Harold Krecklow and Chester Else man, who lives at Murdock, have been painting the buildings at the C. B. Barkhurst estate farm, as well as building a new porch at the home. They have been working at the job about three 'weeks and have it al most completed. 2 3 . Don't Neglect Them ! ' Nature dflgnwi the kidneys to do marvelous job. Thelz task is to keep the flowing blood ttream tree ol an excaia of toxic imparities. Tho act of tiring lilt ttttlfim constantly producing vast matter the kidneys most remore iron the blood if f ood heath U to endure. When the kidneys tail to function aa Ntture intended, there ta retention of wait that may cause body-vide dis tress. One may sudor nagging backache, persistent headache, attacks of dixzi ness, getting op nights, swell ins. puflinesa under the eyes (eel tired, nacrous, all vent out. Kreyuent, scanty or bcrnlng passages are sometimes farther evidence at kid Jieyor bladder disturbance. 1 The recognized and proper treatment fa a diuretic medicine to help the kidneys get rid of excess poisonous body vasts. Use Doan't Pill. They hare had mora "than forty years of public approval. Are endorsed the country over. Insist on Doon's. Sold at all drug stores. Elmwood By Journal Field Representative Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Hollenbeck were in Plattsmouth last Thursday on business matters. Harry A. Williams and Albert Bronn were looking after business in Lincoln last Tuesday. Miss Ella Atchison was a guest at the home of her friend, Mrs. A. J. Tool of Murdock one day last week. Mrs. Lucy Lyle and daughter. Mrs. Floy Buell were visiting friends and doing some shopping in Lincoln last Wednesday. HaVry Wcichel, who resides be tween Elmwood and Alvo, was a business visitor in Elmwood last Wednesday. Marion McCrorey has been suffer ing from an attack of flu and was confined to his bed a number of days. He is reported feeling better. James Wade of Elmwood was in Lincoln last Tuesday, where he had some business matters to look after and was also seeking some medical advice. Pete Lynn, the decorator and paperhanger, has just completed decorating the apartments of Josiah Meirs and has made the place look very neat as a result. Mrs. Charles Spohn, who has been receiving treatment at a Lincoln hospital, is showing good improve ment, and was allowed to return home during the past week. Mrs. George Blessing, Sr., came over from her farm home west of Murdock on Wednesday to pick up news items and otherwise assist her son, George Blessing, Jr., get the paper out. John Wood trucked a load of horses to the community sale at Syracuse for William Holka.- Minton Wood went out to help load the animals and while he was away Albert Kuntz looked after business at the service station. Mr. and Mrs. Albert lE'-rown former residents of Elmwood, who have been living in Lincoln, recently returned to Elmwood and have moved into the property recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rose now. Since Robert Acton and Doanie Stark accepted positions in Wiscon sin, the hardware store here has been without a plumber and specialty man. W. W. Coatman has accepted the position and has been working there the past -two weeks. . Wm. Atchison was "looking 'after business matters in Murray and riattsmouth one day last week and enjoyed meeting a large number of acquaintances at the county seat. Henry Mollen. for a number of years a shoemaker in Elmwood, but for the past two years a resident of Eagle, was under the impression he was five years younger than the rec ords which he has just found among old papers reveals him to be. So the three score and ten or seventy which he thought he has just at tained, has jumped to 75, instead. When we get along that age, the years pile up all too rapidly with out having them jump five at a time. Here on Vacation Visit Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Gonzales. of Washington, D. C, have been en joying a visit with relatives and old friends in this part of the country. and have been guests a good portion of the time at the home of Donald's mother, Mrs. Emily Gonzales. Donald is a United Press reporter in the nation's capital city and works in and among the offices of the OPM. He has found his work most inter esting. They expect to spend three weeks in the west before returning to their home in the nation's capital city. Bridge Season Now Open The bridge players of Elmwood were gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clements for the open ing fall session between the two rival groups, the 'More Intelligent' bridge players and the 'Would-be bridge players. Being the opening session of the season, some of the members were perhaps a little stale on tech nique and finesse, although none at tempted to trump their partner's ace. Someone had to lose, and the thing that stumps us is that no one would admit being on the losing side. Reminds us somewhat of the battle raging in Russia. Everybody winning. Bo that as it may. with the season now officially open, the players will get down to training and develop the old time skill Takes Mother to West Coast N. D. Bothwell took his mother. Mrs rnnstanco T?rf!rvall anrl Miss Julia Schlanker to California. leav- ing here last Monday and making the trip by auto. Some years ago, Grandmother Bothwell adopted Miss Schlanker and the two have been companions since. Grandma is now past eighty years of age, but has looked forward to a most pleasant winter on the west coast, where they will be able to enjoy the mild climate. Mr. Bothwell is driving back and is expected to arrive here early this week. Buys Quarter Section Here Dr. Marshall Necley, formerly of Elmwood, but residing in Lincoln and who has SO acres of land near Elmwood. recently purchased an ad joining Quarter section, and now has acres. Dr. Xeeley has resided in Lincoln for several years. Real estate values are on the up swing and many believe there is no better form of investment just now ban a town residence property or a farm, where it will be safe from possible inflation. Visiting Mother Here Donald Kelley, son of Mrs. Thessic Kelley has been here on a ten day furlough from his service in the U. S. army, visiting his mother. They conducted a restaurant here prior to his entering the service, but after his departure the mother was not able to look after the business alone and discontinued it. Following his enlistment Donald was sent to a southern California camp, being placed in the musical department and has been well pleas ed with his servhe. He came as far as Lincoln with some other soldiers, and will accompany them back. Enjoyed Annual Dinner Sunday It has been the practice of the Elmwood Christian church to hold an annual meeting and dinner for all the members. This was held last Sunday and a very fine chicken din ner was served. The annual electilon of church officers was held after the dinner hour. There were two members of the official board named. In the se lection of a Bible.s-hool superinten dent difficulty was encountered, as James Lake, who has served in that capacity for three years and was re nominated stated he would be un able to serve longer and felt some one else should take a turn at the job. Despite efforts, no one was found who would accept it perma nently. Greenwood Special Journal Correspondence Miss Grace Maher was home over the week end. She is employed in Lincoln. Johnny Gomerdinger was called to work at the Ilavelock shops last Thursday. Mrs. Ronald Florence visited her mother, Mrs. Mabel Newkirk, last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Glenn Peters and daughters, Joan and Dale, were in Lincoln on Wednesday afternoon. Miss Margaret Schroeder, of Lin coln, spent Sunday with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Schroeder. Mrs. T. Swanstrom of Davey spent the week end with her daughter, Mrs. Holland Cameron and family. Mis. Nannie Coleman left last Saturday for Underwood. Iowa, to visit her daughter, Mrs. John Schus ter. Mrs. Roy Rheard was taken to Nicholas-Senn hospital in Omaha on Wednesday. Latest reports say she is better. The Dorcas Society was entertain ed at the church last Friday with Mrs. H. Brehm and Mrs. D. Clouse entertaining. The Deal-a-Deck Pinochle club met Thursday night with Mrs. Jim Arm strong at her home. A very pleas ant time was had by all. Mrs. Charlie Dyer is substituting in the public schools to fill the teach ing assignments made vacant by the lesignation of Coach Le Prevost. Mrs. Mabel Newkirk, Mrs. Charlie Dyer and Mrs. N. O. Coleman were hostesses last Friday night when the L. C. C. held their first night party of the season. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Rouse were in riattsmouth Wednesday on business. Earl Holka of McCook spent Sat urday night and Sunday at home with his parents. Seventeen girls were guests at a birthday party Saturday afternoon at the R. Burks home in honor o the 11th birthday of Virginia. Games were played and refreshments serv ed. . FEW AIIENS IK NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH, N. c. (UP) North Carolina leads all states in native- hr.rn nnnnl.i t inn with :i fnreisrn Tier centage of only 0.4 per cent, the state department of conservation and 1 development says cu the basis of 1040 census figures. "Wonder How Si ?! 1 i h8 t x """ FIRST SHIPMENTS of American-made lend lease guns to help defend Asia against the Axis threat have reached these tough Sikhs, members of a famous North Indian race of fighting men in the service of Britain. Los3 of the rich rubber and tin supplies of India, Malaya and Burma would be a .blow not only to the war effort of Britain and her fighting Allies in the war against Hitler, but to. the American defense program as welL Alvo News Special Journal Correspondence Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Hardnock were in Lincoln Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln visited her mother and sister Thurs day evening, remaining over night. Miss Dorothy Skinner was home to visit her folks a couple of days! this week. She is working in Ash la nd. Mrs. Charles Jordan came up from near Omaha to care for her mother, who was injured in a fall Monday morning. Mrs. Howard Nickel has been making frequent trips to Ashland, where she is having some dental work done. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Williams and Grandma Brunei", Henry und Miss Maltha Ditmer were Lincoln visitors Wednesday. Mrs. Fifer, Mrs. Klyver, Mrs. Homer Cook. Mrs. Maybelle Winn and Mrs. Earl Bennett drove to Lin coln to attend a pinochle party at the home of Mrs. Arthur Klyver on Wednesday afternoon. Karl Sutton returned to Tacoma, Washington, the fore part of thei week after, having . enjoyed a . .few oays visit here with relatives. He went from here to Fremont to visit two of his sisters and to McCook to visit his brother Paul and family. Carl D. Ganz has been on the go the past couple of weeks, attending a bankers convention in Chicago during the week of Sept. 2D to Oct. i. and then the latter part of this week, as president of the Nebraska Bankers association, was in Omaha to preside over the annual conven tion sessions of that organization, which he has served most faithfully during the past year. Observe Rally Day Rally Day was onserved by the local Sunday school Sunday. The primary folks came up stairs and furnished part of the service and the older folks furnished the rest ot the service. A large crowd was pres ent. Dr. Story sent a young man out from Lincoln to hold church ser vices. Undergoes Operation Mrs. Will Sutton of Chappell is in a Lincoln hospital where she under went an operation for goitre last week. She is reported to be getting along very well and will soon go out to Mrs. Arthur Klyver's for a few das before going home. Missionary from Borneo Dr. Barkly was responsible for bringing some interesting entertain ment Tuesday evening to the Stew art hall. The missionary present was in Lincoln for the missionary con vention being held there this week. He had colored pictures that he had taken during his three year stay in Borneo. They were very interesting and educational. Exchange Homes Henry Miller and Joe Parsell ex changed homes very recently. Mon day the two moved. Mr. Miller is closer up town now and that makes i it much more convenient for him. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Parsell will have more land and they plan to have chickens and more garden. They are both getting nicely settled again. Suffers Broken Arm Mrs. Bailey had the misfortune to break her arm Monday morning as she stepped out onto the porch to get the cream and milk. It was her right arm and the break was a very bad one. She was able to set up It Works A some Thursday, but at last reports is still very weak from the shock. Earl Bennett took her to Elmwood to Dr. Liston. Kenneth, her son, iame from Lincoln and brought his mother home about 4:00 o'clock. Visits Eagle League The Epworth League members were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. John Schlaphoff to Eagle Sunday evening where the young people went to listen in on their discussion. About ten went. They enjoyed a pleasant evening. Fcottall Players Go to Cortland The school football team went to Cortland Friday afternoon to play the school team. The Alvo boys were able to come home with the long end of the score. The Alvo team now rates second in the state in six-man football. They have not lost a single game this season. The coach is Supt. Jensen only man teacher in the school. WABASH By Journal Field Representative Eugene Colbert recently bought a hne team of horses, but after hav ing them only a short time, one of the animals died. Louis Schmidt and family went to Plattsmouth Friday of last week, as Mr. Schmidt had some business to transact with the county commis sioners. John Wood was at Syracuse last Wednesday, taking a team of horses to the community sale for William Holka. who makes his home near Elmwood. Red Cross Ladies Active Members of the American Red Cross in this vicinity sewing and knitting garments of various kinds for the women and children of war swept England. Returned to Southern Home - Otto Eichoff left last Friday for his home in Los Angeles after hav ing visited relatives here and at Murdock. From here he went to Ard more. Oklahoma, to visit relatives before continuing on to his home in the west. Mr. Eichoff recently suf fered a severe sick spell, but has now fully regained his former good health. Visited Uncle in Wabash Top Sergeant Elden Jones, former resident of Ashland and a nephew of our townsman, Leslie Bosworth, has been spending a ten day furlough in Nebraska. He is now located at Portland, Oregon. He spent some time with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Jones, and with his mother were visiting the latter's brother, Leslie Bosworth of Wabash, who en joyed the visit from his sister and nephew very much. OUST ALLEGED EXTORTIONIST SEATTLE, Oct. 11 (UP) The American Federation of Labor ap parently had paved the way today for removal from its leadership of George E. Browne, alleged extortionist, by eliminating his job. Without a dissenting vote, the AFL's 61st annual convention approv ed an executive council report, recom mending reduction of the number of vice presidents from 15 to 13. Browne, who is being tried in New York with William Eioff for alleged ly extortioning $550,000 from motion picture producers, is preslJent of the International Alliance of Theatrical stage employees and is the AFL's twelfth vice president. AOCA By Journal Field Representative Monte Lum was called to Nebras ka City Monday to look after busi ness matters. Bobbie McDonald was in Omaha Monday evening, going up to buy an electric refrigerator for the store. Miss Arline Earhardt of near Man ley was a guest of her friend, Miss Rosemary Stock, Manley. Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Carsten and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith went to Omaha Tuesday to attend the Ak-Sar-Ben live stock show. Bobbie Hallstrom has been nurs ing a boil on the side of his face, that is very painful. However, he is continuing his work at the bank. Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Thomas and daughters, Ailene and Nadine, of Shenandoah were here Tuesday to attend the funeral of the late W. H. Bogaard, father of Mrs. Thomas. Earl Freeman and wife were at Union Monday evening, being call ed there by the death of Mrs. Isaac Dye, aunt of Mrs. Freeman. Later in the week they went back to attend the funeral on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Nntzman have received a letter from his son. Carroll, age 22, who has been in Honolulu three years and now ad vises that he is manager of the cookie department of the Williams Baking company. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marquardt and children, accompanied by Mrs. Caro line Marquardt drove to Russell, Iowa, to spend Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Hile, who moved to the Tall Corn state last spring from the vicinity of Beaver Cross ing. Takes His Lot Cheerfully Fred McGrady, who for many years conducted a blacksmith shop in Avoca. has been in poor health for a long time, having to close his shop and remain at home and in bed a great deal of the time. Just now he is slightly better and on sunny days is able to get down town and meet some of the old friends, which he enjoys a great deal. On our last visit to Avoca we met Fred, who was in his wheel chair on the sunny side of the shop, accompanied by his wife, who saw that he got around. Attended Funeral at Nehawka Among those from Avoca who at tended the funeral of the late Mrs. Nicholas Opp-at Nehawka last Sun day were Rev.'and Mrs. J. M. Kokjer, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maseman, Mr. and Mrs. William Wolfe and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Frazen, all old friends of the deceased. Advised of Brother's Death W. A. Hollenberger received a message Tuesday morning advising him of the death of his younger brother, George Hollenberger, of Benkelman, where he was engaged in the jewelry business. Tuesday evening he had received no further news about the demise of the broth er or what funeral arrangements were being made, but though bur ial might be at Geneva. Dies at Home of Daughter W. II. Bogaard, former postmaster here, died at the home of his daugh ter, Mrs. A. Z. Thomas, at Shenan doah, Sunday. Mr. Bogaard had been in poor health for some time and re cently went to Shenandoah to reside with the daughter and family. He continued to fail and Sunday his condition became very critical, re sulting in his death. The body was brought to Avoca for funeral services, which were held Thursday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J. M. Kokjer. The Men's club sang 'Abide with Me," 'Day is Dying in the West" and "Going Down the Valley." Burial was in the Avoca cemetery. Domestic production of steel will total 81 million tons this year, the largest amount ever produced by any country, the Department of Com merce says. DON'T LET CONSTIPATION SLOW YOU UP When boweli are sluggish when you feel irritable, headachy and everything you do is an effort do aa millions of folks do. Chew FEEN-A-MINT, the modern chewing gum laxative. FEEN-A-MINT looks and tastes like your favorite gunx you'll like its fresh mint flavor. Simply chew FEEN-A-MINT at bedtime sleep without being disturbed next morning gentle, effective relief. You'll feel like a million, full of your old pep again. 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