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PLATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WEEELT JOURNAL PAGE TWO THURSDAY, NOV. 6, 194U Ihe Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA Entered at PostoCtice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-class mail 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 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. MURRAY By Journal Field Representative W. O. Troop was a business visitor in Plattsmouth Saturday. John A. Davis was a business vis itor in Plattsmouth Saturday. Earl Merritt is hoping soon to be able to return to work, after a three weeks' siege of flu. Mr. and Mrs. George Nickles drove to Nebraska City Sunday, where they visited with friends and enjoyed a fine dinner. James Earhardt, not being able to pick corn during the latter part of the week due to the storm, went to Plattsmouth Saturday to look after some matters of business. Lee Xiekles and sister, Miss Etta, of Plattsmouth came down Sunday for a visit at the home of their cous ins. Alfred and Miss Bertha Xiekles, where a fine dinner was served. Although there was some window soaping, pranks played on Hallowe'en this year were of a harmless nature, due in part to the bad weather that prevailed, with a heavy snow storm throughout the evening. Glen Kreaker, who lives with his father, Jacob Kreager, west of My nard, was in town Monday morn ing securing some materials for the placing of a floor in one of their hog houses and for the doing of some other improvements on the farm. Enjoyed Hallowe'en Party There was a very enjoyable Hallo we'en party at the Murray hall last Friday night and Billie Wehrbein took his cat along and turned it loose to prey upon the rodents, and with great success. As a result of the feline's activity, Billy won the first prize. A. G. Ion? Badly Hurt -While working on a corn elevator, a portion of the machine fell, strik ing A. G. Long on the shoulder and back, knocking him to the ground with such force that he was render ed unconscious. A doctor was called to render first aid and he was then put to bed where he has since re mained as it was found several of PULLETS and HENS FOR SALE I have some very fine Austro White Pallets and White Leghcrns for sale. Hens are now laying and the pullets to lay soon. Write or see me on farm 4 miles west and 1 mile south of Murray, Nebr. MRS. W. O. TROOP Fostoffice: NEHAWKA MOVIE NEWS IS AT IT'S BEST IN THIS GREAT SHOW! HOLLYWOOD REPORTER Hear Him at 1:15 Every Sunday Afternoon PRESENTED BY Mar-O-Oil Shampoo 1200 on Your Dial his ribs had been torn loose from the back bone. A number of friends have called on him, finding him suffering greatly, but very cheerful. It was a very severe accident, but could have been even worse. Much Interest in Revival Much interest is being shown in the revival which is in progress at the Murray Christian church. As a result, the attendance has been very good. The evangelist is the same one who conducted meetings at Platts mouth recently and is a very able and fluent speaker. There was no meeting Monday night, but meetings were resumed Tuesday night and are to continue throughout the balance of this week and longer if condi tions warrant. Selected as Deputy Carrier For a long time Harry Albin was substitute mail carrier here, capable! of being called to serve when needed, i but now that he has gone to Denver and is no longer available, Joseph Richter has been selected as substi tute carrier and qualified last week. Joe will make a good man for the position. Cattle on Omaha Market C. D. Spangler and son Everett, who have been feeding cattle, had three truck loads of their prime con dition stock on the Omaha market the first of the week. The Mrasek truck line transported them. They brought a very satisfactory price. Rehabilitated Hid Land Mark Wayne Lewis has been busy for some time repainting and decorating the farm home that for years was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. James Wiles. After the death of Mr. Wiles, Mrs. Wiles moved to Plattsmouth to live, and the house was sort of neg lected. On her death, the property came to Glen Wiles, who recently de cided to have it fixed up and now it is once more one of the fine farm homes in this part of the country. It had stood vacant for some time and Mr. Lewis and his assistant, M. G. Churchill really gave it a work ing over. To Sr.end Winter in California Wavne Lewis, of Mynard. who is nnnr-l iwlinir enmo nnillHnf InllS that, havp Icpnt him hnsv for some time.Uivr.v Mnnriav momintr nhmit 4 The accompanied by the family, will de part soon for Pacific Grove, Calif., where they will spend the winter. They also plan to visit at Bakers field with a daughter of Mr. Lewis. Mrs. Pinto Satrina, whose husband is in the army. Home from the South Mr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Tutt, who spent two weeks vacationing in Mis souri, arrived home last week. They expected to hunt quail, but on ar rival in Missouri found the season does they not upon until this week. Sorder to visit with Frank Mr. and put in their time visiting atiMrs. Cecil Nickles who also reside in various places. During all the time (Oklahoma, came to Weeping Water they were there, the sun shone onlyjto visit with Frank during the vaca- three days, and one of them not to exceed a half hour. Mur-aw-ka Ciub The Mur-aw-ka club met at the home of Mrs. Towner Livingston, Wednesday, October 26. Nine members were present. Mrs. Fred Meisinger led an interesting dis cussion of various books and where they can be obtained. A discussion was also held on the use of whole wheat in baking, by the leaders. Mrs. Towner Livingston and Mrs. Miller Christenson. Dur ing the meeting a cake was baked using .heat as an ingredient. It was served with lunch. Everyone thought it was delicious. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Fred Meisinger. EVERY Tuesday-Friday MERCHANDISE MART 20 CLUB PAVILION Highway 75 just North of Platte River Bridge! Groceries - Bacon - Hams THF. GOODS VOU NEED 40 Games - 40 Cents Start at S:t3 Sharp Weeping Hater By Journal Field Representative Mrs. John Jourgesen and a"sf jMayme Hillman were over to Lincoln li..! tt...:j.,,t lAni-inir after some busi- lasi X" i luaj iwvivi, ...... ness matters. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Oldham were in Omaha last Tuesday with a truck load of produce. Meanwhile, the sta tion was being looked after by An ton Jourgesen. Edward Freeman has been feeling very poorly of late and one morn ing last week caused much concern when he had an exceedingly severe spell with pains in his chest and lungs. The homeo f Mr. and Mrs. Russell Root was made happy last Sunday when there was born to them a very fine nine-pound baby boy with the young man and his mother doing nicely. Mrs. Frank Dean has been having a siege with the flu and has been kept to her home and bed for a number of days. However during ! the past few days she has been feel ing much improved. Oscar Zimmerer of the Farmers State bank of Avoea was in Weep- Water last Tuesday morning int looking after some business and was consulting with Floyd u, man ager of the electric light office. Mrs. Eugene Ludv.ick departed last Sunday for Loretta, where she is spending a week with her folks. The Ludwicks made their home at Lor etta before coming to Weeping Wa ter to engage in the blacksmithing business. V, 0. Schewe of Murdock was a i visitor in Weeping Water last Tues-jthey made their home until recently day and was looking after some when they tame to Weeping Water business. Mr. Schev e is a hard j to make their home. They are at the worker and has grown an excellent i Rest Haven apartment hous and crop of corn, and a fine herd of full-j hotel. Roth Mr. and Mrs. Groat are blooded cattle. j in ebele health and are being cared Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Cole will. for there After a long and arduous in a short time depart for California. ! life filled with real hard labor, they where they will mr.ke their homeare entitled to a few yesrs cf rest for the winter. They will be taken and peace. out in an auto by one of their sons. J Mr. and Mrs. Cole have two daugh- j To Meet Next Sunday ters making their home in the west j The C:;ps 'Cot'nty Christian Fcl- ar.d with whom they will stay. jlc-vshin asr.o iation will hold their jnext meeting et the parlors of the PilUKnrv 1 Methodist church at Union at 2 fiir-1r Tnnic Til 1 elm i-f S R v-Kn linj been making his home in Weeping Water for the past ten years, com ing here from Murdock, where for a number of years he was engaged in the shoe repairing business. Be fore that he was for a time inaking his home in Omalict. After coming to Weeping Water he secured apart ments in the building east across the street from the home of Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Tucker, v here he resided until his condition from failing health necessitated his being cared for and for a time at the Rest Haven apartment, cared for by Mrs. Raines, when it became necessary for her to .leave for a time, he then was taken tn the. T.nm-al lintel irlioro Vi o t,h oo1 funeral was had on Wednesday and interment had at Oakwood cemetery. He has a brother living in Weeping Water and a daughter in Iowa. The d? lighter was here to attend the funeral. Home on Furlough. Frank Freeman, who is in the ser vice at Buffalo. Oklahoma, secured a furlough, and came to Weeping Wa ter to visit with the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freeman and with the other relatives and friends. In tion. The mother, Mrs. Edward Freeman, whose birthday fell last Sunday. November 2nd, made an oc casion fcr celebration inconnection with the visit of the son, and a fam ily gathering was had at the Free man home. All of the members of the family were present including Frank and mother, who were guests of honor, H-K-H-H-H1 Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title Phone 32 4 - Plattsmouth 4 .t.;..W-tu.tT-TT..T-T. .f..T. 9 You may never have an other year when you can borrow ninety per cent of the cost of your home! 9 We are in the Defense Area and that is why you can borrow so much now! E. J. R5CHEY LCMBEH. COM, , PHOVE 1'iS l'LATTSMOVTH, SEBB. build now Earl Freema nand family of Avoea, Easil Lawther and wife of Weeping Water, Charles Freeman and a num ber of ether brothers and sisters. In departing at the close of the very happy day, best wishes were ex tended to Frank who is soon to re turn to camp and to the mother her 57th birthday. on To Make Home in West. Mrs. J. M. Ambler, who has been making her home in Weeping Water during the past summer, having a daughter making her home in Los Angeles, concluded she would make her home with the daughter and last Tuesday morning departed for Om aha where at midnight she departed for Los Angeles on the streamlined limited train of the Union Pacific. Had a Severe Experience. Miss Mayme Hillman, who con ducts the cafe, was desiring some goods to use in the dinner, and step ped on a chair to reach some edible and reaching up, even stretching on tip toe lost her balance and fell to the floor with great force. In her fall she received a sprained wrist and a twist of the small of her back and numberous bruises. The next morning, however, still very sore. she went on with the work at the restaurant. Mkina: Home in Weeping' Water Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Groat, the for mer a veteran employee of the Mis souri Pacific railroad, being employed by the road for over fifty years, serving a number of years as section foremen here and at Elmwood, was retired two years ago on a pension. They went then to Lincoln where l'll.l!v in the afternoon. The guest ; speaker will be Dr. Charles B. Her jbert. district superintendent of the Omaha district of the Methodist j church. The ninsic for the occasion will be, provided by the Rev. Gerald Gardner and wife of the Elmwood Christian .church. All Christians are cordially invited to.be present and enjoy this wonderful meeting. Enioy State Convention Mrs. W. D. Lenker and Mrs. Earl Oldharn arrived home from the W. C. T. U. str.te convention at Kearney Saturday afternoon, having enjoyed the convention immensely. Mrs. ;'tnr was elector, delegate 10 me i n " t lOUal COh Veil tiOU to b held at i Birmingham, Alabama with Mrs. I Lenker as alternate. ENTERS IT. S. SERVICE Fernard A. Jackson, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jackson of this city, yesterday enlisted in the United States army air corps at the Omaha recruiting office. The young man expects to leave Wednesday for Wichita Falls. Texas, where he will undergo training and where another Plattsmouth youth and friend of Bernard. Beryle Shan holtz, is now stationed. The young man is a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school in the class of 1939 and since then has been employed in various capacities in this city. He also enjoys the distinction of being a son of a World war veteran, his father having been active in the American Legion here and is a for mer commander. NO USE Putting Off Putting On THAT I New Overcoat I 9 0 X You know you need it J 8 and present qualities can- not be duplicated! b Be sensible and buy it U 8 "ov. All wool, priced as $ q low as I I WE SCOTT'S I b Where Quality Counts UNION ITEMS By Journal Field Representative Mrs. Martha Lynn, who has been seriously ill for several weeks, is now some better. Mrs. A. L. Becker was quite ill several days during the past week, but is now improved. Mrs. A. M. Hargus visited friends in Nebraska City Monday and also did some shopping there. D. Ray Frans v.-as busy getting his storm sash up Monday afternoon, as it seems cold weather is on the way. The condition of Mrs. Fannie Eikenbary is little changed from last week. She is being cared for by a cousin. Mrs. Nels Madson and her moth er, Mrs. McCarroll, together with Mrs. L. R. Upton were visiting in Omaha Friday of last week. A Hallowe'en party was held at the Banning hall last Saturday even ing, sponsored by the members of the Ladies Auxiliary. The Methodist church ladies, who recently leased the Stine building and fitted it up as a community hall, are using it today for the serving of their dinner and supper. George Clarke has been enjoying a furlough from his service with the army at San Antonio, Texas, and is visiting in Union, but will leave be fore the end of the week. Miss Edith Wolfe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Wolfe, who has been attending a musical school in Lin coln, completed her course there last week and returned home Saturday. Henry H. Becker made a business! trip to Omaha Monday and on his return, brought back a load of goods. He stopped in Plattsmouth briefly to look after business matters while en route home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning and son Luccan of Union, with their son-in- law r.nd daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters, of Nebraska City were guests Sunday at the homo of Mr. and Mrs. .Tohn Banning, of A!vo. Mrs. Mary Johnson of Weeping Water visited relatives and friends in Union several days last week, being a guest at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Becker and Mrs. Martha Lynn while here. Mr. and Mrs. H. V. Griffin and daughter Ruthaiin and Lester Schu macher and family were guests at the George Winscot home in Platts mouth last Sunday and enjoyed vis iting with Grandmother Griffin, who is staying there for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Rily McFarland were also guests during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Liudsey, who are living in California, have been visiting here for a short time while Bud is enjoying r short vacation from his work in an airplane factory. Previous to going to work there, he completed a term of enlistment in the U. S. Navy. Oliver Schiber, past commander of the Union American Legion post, who was thrown from a donkey at a donkey ball game some weeks ago and suffered a broken wrist, is get ting along nicely, but still has to favor the injured hand. Found the Going Tough Mr. and Mrs. Victor Clarence started for Omaha Friday with a load of produce, and when they had gotten part way they found the go ing very bad. When they met a con veyance coming this way, Mrs. Clar ence returned home, but Vic con tinued on and finally got to Omaha about six o'clock in the evening. It was eleven that night before he got back home. 1 PlilET INVESTMENT Is what may be said of Home ownership . . . started with Home Savings ... and completed with a Home Loan! Qur Easy Monthly Payment Direct Reduction Loan Plan shortens the term required to complete pay ment, and avoids share payments, and makes Home Ownership easy and profitable! Let Us Tell You More about It Neb. City Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n Chartered and Supervised by U. 5. Government To Spend Winter in Omaha Mrs. Esther Bryan, sister of Mrs. W. N. Birritt, has accompanied her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hammerstrom to Omaha, and will spend the winter there with them. She had been visiting at the Barritt home for some time and the Hammerstroms came down from Omaha Sunday for a brief visit and take her back with them. Extension Club Meets The Union Extension club met last Friday at the home of their fel low member, Mrs. Ben Anderson. The co-hostesses were Mesdames Ted San ders, B. AV. Schafer and George Paulos. An excellent program had been prepared and a very fine social hour was enjoyed and not the least pleasurable feature was the fine lunch that was served at an appro priate hour. Married at Nebraska City Recently at Nebraska City was celebrated the marriage of Miss Cas4 se! Blivens of that place and Charles Clarke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira Clarke, of Union. Both the bride and groom have a host of friends who ex tend congratulations and best wishes for their success and happiness. Attended Red Cross Dinner Miss Mary Becker was in Omaha last Tuesday, where she was present at a dinner meeting of American Red Cross workers at the Fontenelle ho tel. Plans were discussed for the forthcoming roll call, which opens on Armistice day and will continue until Thanksgiving. JTolcnd Srhlichtemeier Promoted Fi ank S hlichtemeier was looking after business matters in Union last Monday and said they had just had a letter from their son, Roland, who is-- working in an airplane factory at j St. Louis, saying he had been pro ' motcd to serve as foreman over a crew of twenty men and will here after draw a considerable increase in salary. .Attended Good Ro?ds Convention Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning went to Grand Island last week where Mr. Banning attended a good roads meet ing, and on conclusion of same they drove on to Broadwater, where they visited at the heme of friends. Mr. Banning savs the snow that fell in this part of the state passed them up as there was no snow fell at Broad water. , . . , . . !To rried at Kansas City Miss Betty Clark, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clarke, was united in marriage to Teddie Mc Guire of that place. Following the wedding, the newlyweds departed for Detroit, where Mr. McC.uire has a position in an airplane factory and where they will make their home. Attended Family Gathering: Last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Land and daughter Nancy Jane, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Watkins, Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Harris and Mrs. Mag gie Gunn drove to Kansas City, Mo., where they met Mrs. (Minn's daugh ter and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Redhair and other relatives, includ- ing rrivate itowert ueunair or uie. Army Air Corps Division, who is sta- tinned at Kansas City for the pres ent. They enjoyed visiting and a very nice picnic dinner at Swope's park. Charles Redhair. who is attending business college at Chillicothe, Mo., was also able to be present at the family gathering. Phone printing orders to TTo. G. Nehawka By Journal Field Representative The Harry Bucholz family came over from Avoea last Sunday to spend the day with Mrs. Bucholz's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kruger. The Hoback Service Station was unloading a shipment of gas for the station here and the one they oper ate at Union last Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin A. McRey nolds and Miss Lanna McReynolds were at Lincoln Monday of this week, where they looked after matters of business. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chriswis ser of Union and Mrs. Cappie Chris, wisser of Elmwood were guests last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Chriswisser. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Steffens w7re in Omaha last Sunday, where they visited their son and daughter, La verne and Maxine, who are attending school in the metropolis. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson and son Kenneth visited at Lorton last Sunday with the parents of Mrs. An derson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Steffens, re- kiaining to enjoy an excellent sup I per before returning home. Work Attracts Spectators The workk of placing the large sewer pipe under the railroad tracks required a ditch three feet wide and some seven feet deep and attracted a crowd of spectators who were cur ious to know how the job could be done. Sections of the pipe were riv eted together as it was pulled thru the opening by a truck. Complete North Sidewalk The new sidewalk along the north side of the street, which is a rart of the WPA improvement project, has been completed and is as nice a looking stretch of sidewalk as one will find anywhere. Three spaces have been left at the curb line, each two feet square and a hundred feet apart. At these points base will be laid for the electrolier lighting posts, to he set later. These will further enhance the beauty of Nehawka's principal business street. Played in the Mud The Cornhuskers have nothing on cur stalwart young football players, for on Monday they too played on a muddy field much like the one at Manhattan. Kansas, last Saturday. TJicjr opponents were the tea in from Union high school. The game "was won by Union 5 to 3. Ifede an Excellent Report Mrs. Albertson was a delegate from the Nehawka Methodist church to the Cass County Bible School as sociation convention which was held at Eale last Tuesday, and was ac companied by a number of local Bible school workers. Rev. and Mrs. Small of the United Brethren church were also among those attending from Nehawka. They report a very fine meeting, but not as large an at tendance as in former years. Last Sunday at the Bible school hour, Mrs. Anderson made a com plete report of the doings of the con vention, including the fine addresses. reports and discussions, giving her ! impressions of the meeting in such a pleasing: manner that those who were privileged to hear her almost felt they had been at the convention. Subscribe to The Journal FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 1)1)1 III. 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