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PAGE SDL IiICKBAT. JuiJE 7. 1313 THE JOTmUAI, PIATTSMOUTH, HEBBASKA MURDOCK By Journal Field Representative Enters Officers School Paul Murfin departed last Wed nesday for Virginia where1 he enters the Officers Training School for a twelve weeks course in engineering, for which he is well qualified hav ing taken a similar course while in University. Goes to Hospital Our friend W. T. (Billy) Wedell who has not been in the best of health was taken to a hospital for treatment. ' We trust he may soon regain his health and be able to return to his work at the Farmers Grain Company. Ministers Exchange Pulpits The Rev. Harvey A. Schwab, pas tor of the Evangelical church at Murdock for a number of years was transferred by the recent confer ence of the church to Winslow. He will be succeeded here by the Rev. John S. Olerking. The best wishes of his congregation and friends in Murdock go with Rev. Schwab in his new field and a cordial welcome is extended Rev. Olerking. Country Calls Murdock Young Man Russell Goerthy who is employed by the Murdock Mercantile Com pany and who has been awaiting his call to serve his country was inducted into the army on Friday of last week at Plattsmouth. He has a fourteen day furlough before being sent to training camp. Have labor Difficulties Will E. Zabel, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Zabel, who is manager of a large department store, reports that he is having labor difficulties along with many other establish ments over the country. He was called to St. Louis on business mat ters for a few days and on his re turn found that ten of his employ ees had accepted positions with a defense job. This gave Mr. Zabel the task of securing additional help for the store. Reaches Great Age Mrs. Leah Tool, mother of towns man Henry A. Tool, passed her 99th natal day on May 22nd. It has been the custom of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tool to spend Memorial Day with the mother who resides in northern Iowa, while their daughter Mrs. Mary Bradford of Beatrice takes care of the bank business. However this year the. visit had to be postponed due to chicken pox in vading the Bradford home, making it impossible for Mrs. Bradford to leave. A visit is planned by the Henry Tools at a later date. Mrs. Francis O'Brien and daughter of Manley were Murdock visitors on Tuesday of last week. Guests over Memorial day at the A. J. Tool home were Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Work and family of Omaha. Mrs. Work was formerly Miss Catherine Tool. Mrs. O. H. Robson. who is employ ed in Lincoln as driver of an official staff army car, visited her father Ed ward E. Ganaway last week end. Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. I. C McCrorey and daughter visited at the home of another daughter, Mrs Victor Thimgan and Mr. Thimgan at Bellevue. A very enjoyable visit was reported. With the corn crop demanding his attention, August Kupke who has been doing his quota of shearing of sheep in the eastern portion of the county, has returned back to the farm here. Herbert Addeman of Louisville at tended to some business matters in Murdock the past week; He also visited his friends in this locality. Vernon Rikli and family of Beat rice spent Sunday and Memorial Day visiting the W. H. Zabel family and also with the Rikli family and oth er relatives here. They returned to their home Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Clements of Elmwood visited with friends in Murdock last .Tuesday. Herman Kupke was shelling and; delivering corn to the Murdock Farmers Grain Company on Tues day of last week in the interum of farm work between the planting and cultivation. Paul Stock was looking after business matters in Tuesday of last week. Lincoln on The Electric Power line near Murdock was put out of commis sion by the storm of Monday night, and was repaired by Floyd Hite. Special Journal Correspon Boys in Service Sgt. Dale Fleischman, who is stationed near Shreveport, Louisi ana has enjoyed a furlough with his wife and parents and other rela tives. Mrs. Fleischman who taught in Elmwood during the past term returned to Shreveport with him. Mrs. Hallie Stewart has re ceived word from her son, Captain i Hubert Stewart, that he is in north Africa. Robert Gardner was inducted in the army several weeks ago and is now stationed at a camp in Texas. - Harold Pettit who is stationed at Fort Wayne, Indiana, recently spent a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Pettit. Mrs. Clara Burns of Denver, Colo rado is spending a few days with friends in Eagle. Kenneth Trunkenbolz who recent ly was injured while pulling a tree root loose with the tractor, was able to leave the hospital last Satur day. While his friends are sorry he was so badly injured, but are glad the results were no worse. Mrs. Sarah Keil and Miss Doro thea Keil were the dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Frohlich and Betty Jo last Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mr3. Talmage Norris of Fairmont spent last week end with Mrs. Norris' brother, William Hud son. The W.C.T.U. entertained the members of the L.T.L. and their mothers at the Methodist church last Thursday afternoon. A nice program was enjoyed by all who at tended. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Guy Jones and' Jack, spent several days last week in Palmyra with Mrs. Jones' mother and sister, Mrs. L. E. Jones, Mrs. Charles Sweet and Mr. Sweet. They left last Wednesday for Danvers, Illi nois, where the will make their home. Mr. Jones recently took over the managership of the Farmer's elevator there. Mrs. Everett Morton was hostess to the Methodist W. S. C. S. at the church on Wednesday afternoon of this week. George Meyers was able to re turn home from the hospital last week. Mr. and Mrs Henry Wetenkamp were the dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs; Otto Ketelhut on Wednesday evening of last week. Jack Jones will leave a few days 1 prior to June 21st, for Charleston, ! South Carolina, where he is enroll- il ed as a student at the Citadel, a military college located near there. B Mrs. Albert Munn who has been!g visiting her husband, Sgt. Munn at Norfolk, Virginia, returned home 1 8 Tuesday. Miss Mary Ann Trumble and, Ernest Trumble of Lincoln spent : Sunday with their aunt, Mrs. A. M. ;H Trumble. They plan to leave soon for Washington, D. C. to spend the summer with .their mother, Mrs. Marie Trumble. Miss Ettamae Blodgett is in Lin coln taking a commercial course this summer. Mrs. Daisy Burns of Lincoln, spent last week end with friends in Eagle. Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Urga of Kansas : City, Mo., spent the week end with Mrs. Urga's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Smith. Esther Hurst who has been em ployed at Camp Robinson for some- time is now a WAAC. FOR SALE Improved Five Acres. Can arrange possession on thirty days notice SEE Plattsmouth Bni Building -; A (2- ktl 111 IE' Elmwood By Journal Field Repreaentatir Visit with .Relatives ' William Coatman., father, of W. W. Coatman, of Elmwood, was here to visit with the" son and family over, Memorial day, -After -the visit here he departed' for Alvo to visit another son, R. M. Coatman and family. Mr. Coatman, Sr.,. is making hts home" at Grand gland with . a daughter, Mrs. 'M. 1. Golliher and family. ' , ; ; Inducted Into Army ;' " Orville Julian, the bookkeeper at the American Exchange bank, was at i, Plattsmouth ' last "Friday and from there went to Fort Crook to be examined for service in the army. After his examination he was grant ed a weeks furlough to visit at the home in Elmwood. He will later re port at Fort Leavenworth for in duction. He was accompanied by Russell Goerthy of Murdock, who was sent to Fort Crook'Friday for examination. Birth of Son A fine little son was born to Pvt. and Mrs. William James on Sunday at the family .home and all are re ported as doing well. The father is now in an army camp in California and was notified of the good news. Mrs. James is the former Jean Bornemeier. The paternal grand father of the babe is Sidney James, prominent resident of this part of Cass county. Observe Memorial Day The Memorial services were held in Elmwood at the American Legion hall where gathered a large number of the residents of the community and many former residents here for the day. Later the graves in the cemetery were decorated. The bank furnished music and also prepared a letter of greeting to the former members now in the armed service. This will be sent the men in the service. Take Cheer to Hospital Rev. and Mrs.. Lind of Elmwood and Miss Myrtle Woods of Wabash, who has a large area at her home given over to the raising of iris and other beautiful flowers, drove to Liftcoln on Wednesday afternoon. They took baskets of the flowers to the Bryan Memorial hospital where they were presented to the patients. Have Family Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lorenz en tertained on Monday at their home at a family diner party. A. H. Lor enz and son, Herbert, Mr. and Mrs. 33 4 Lbs. ARSENATE 1 1 Lb. ARSENATE 4 Lbs. Sun Valley Potato Spray ... 69 IS Lb. Bag EPSOM 1 75 BAYER ASPIRIN 59 1 50 Philips MILK MAGNESIA .... 39 1 60 ALKASELTZER .49 i 60 SAL HEPATICA . . . ......49 1 25 CHOCOLATE EX LAX ... . 21 8 25 CARTERS LIVER PILLS . . 21 g !H WASH CLOTHS With This Coupon . Limit 3 in I 3 r.llMERALS PuffZ l We have a complete line of Stock and Poultry Remedies ,i . Also Hog Cholera Serum 0000000100 Guy Clements of Elmwood and Miss Katherine Lorenz of Omaha, compris ed the guests. I Visit in Elmwood -; ; Spencer Ledger, former head of. the Elmwood school, "with "Mrs. Led; ger, were visitors here on Memorial day. They have been in school work at Burchard, Nebr. Theo.; Thimgan," now living near Alvo, was in Elmwood Tuesday to look after some business and con- sMlting.ius physician. ; ;' ! ; Mrs. L. W4 Brant had as guests. for dinner on Memorial ' day the members of the - S. L. Brant family. Teddy 5 Hall was at Plattsmouth Wednesday to) have several young trotting horses placed on, pasture. ! :, 'Albert Alford was In Lincoln Tuesday to consult a specialist for he has not been , in the best of health, for some time, j, I Mr. and Mrs, Guy Clement of this city were in Murdock. Tuesday where they spent a ' few hours visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keckler of Weeping Water were guests in Elm wood Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene. Elmwood Band Greetings The Elmwood band marched to the cemetery this Memorial day as usual. They had a very fine band out this year with the help of some ; of , the old timers, whose assistance was much appreciated. . Another feature of the parade be sides school children on their decor ated bicycles, was the baton section in their new blue and white uni forms. This group was composed of Wilda Widlick, Norma Clements, Margaret Sherk, Dorothy Wendt, Roberta Kunz. These girls really strut their stuff and will add lots to any parade. Before the , band ' was dismissed they tried to think of all their mem bers, present and past, who were in the armed service. The following is the list they prepared and if anyone is omitted they, are terribly sorry. As they are sending a letter to each, one, signed by all members that played Memorial day. This is the list prepared: Roy Stock, Dr. Howard Liston, Weyland Ward, Neil McCrory, Rich ard Blessing, David Bornemeier, Les ter Rosenow, Keith Clements, Don ald Kelley, Warren Pahl, Homer Wil liams, Betty Clements, Dwight Clem ents. Boyd Clements leaves for Texas and the Air Corps, Monday, and'Rus sell Gorthy leaves after his furlough, and Dick Clement leaves June 9th. This makes a total of sixteen or about half the band that is in the service of the nation. If anyone should think of a name that should be added to the list. Bud Clements would appreciate hearing from them. .a:: iB- LEAD 69 LEAD 2 SALT.. 19 I a g n n g 1 1 i n Harmony Napkins Box o 80 - - 9 With This Coupon T t i Avoca Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Behrens and' Nancy, "and Mrs. Oliver Bogenrief, Omaha, were visiting relatives and friends in Avoca, Wednesday after- j noon. j Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel, Rich-! ai d Maseman, and Dr. Richard Bren- del, Lincoln, spent .Wednesday in Franklin, Nebr., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Brendel. Here for Memorial Out of town folks who were in Avoca Memorial day were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Cockle and Miss Selma Marquardt, Omaha; Mr." and Mrs. Lloyd Graham, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Breazeale, Miss Clara Meyer and Miss Gladys Graham, Lincoln; Mrs. j Ora E. Copes, Humbolt; Mrs. Elbert Kil, Murray; Mr. and Mrs. Hal Gar- I net and Madge, Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. George Johnson and Kar en, Shubert; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Dalbo, and Mrs. Parker, Plattsmouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jorgensen, Ne- hawka. The Holy Trinity church school started last Monday. The Sisters in charge and Father McFadden, were dinner guests at the J. J. Cullen home last Monday at the M. M. Straub home Tuesday, and at the Carl Zaiscr home Wednesday. Dr. J. W. Brendel, made a busi ness trip to Nebraska City, Thurs day morning. Mrs. J. H. F. Ruhge and Miss Frances Orurey, drove to Nebraska City, Friday morning. Mrs. Laura Stovall, Evelyn and Junior, spent several days last week at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Abel, in Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Oleuvine, Oma ha, spent last Monday with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gollner. Louie Gothier and family moved into the Neumeister property last week. Mr. Gothier plans to return to his work at Grantsville, Utah. Mr. and Mrs. Noell Golden, are the proud parents of a son born at Bryan Memorial hospital, in Lin coln, May 28th. Mrs. Ed Terrell, visited relatives in Union several days last week. Mis. Harry Gobelman, Union, brot her to Avoca, Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Carsten, Mrs. John Lingle, Eva Mae and Junior, drove to Lincoln Thursday afternoon to see John Lingle, who is in Bryan Memorial hospital. They report he is improving each day.' Mrs. Atte Nutzman, has been quite ill at her home for a week. At pres ent she is somewhat improved. Pvt. Herman Bradenkamp, who is stationed in Oklahoma, tpent sever al days of his furlough with Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel. Mrs. Wm. Vette, entertained Ceme tery Kensington at her home Friday afternoon. Death of Babe The son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Johnson, born Saturday, May 29th at St. Mary's hospital, in Nebraska City, died soon after birth. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon and burial was in Avoca cemetery. The Avoca Woman's Club, held their annual picnic supper at the Congregational church basement on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Anna Meyer, spent last week with her daughter, Mrs. Elbert Keil, in Murray. Corrine Hallstrom, spent last week end with relatives and friends in Plattsmouth. Mrs. Leo McCann and son Bob, Grand Island, spent last Saturday and Sunday with relatives in Avoca. Oscar Zimmerer, Nebraska City, was in Avoca, Friday afternoon. Wine Damage Award Los Angeles, June 5, (UP) Mrs. Ralph Rainger, widow of the composer killed in an aerial colli sion Oct. 13, today held a $77,637.73 award from American airlines for his death. A superior court jury deliberated three hours last night before return ing its verdict. ALL OUT FOR VICTORY The government is asking you to store your winter supply of Coal NOW to save trans portation for war material later on. So see us nr for your next Winter 3oaL I E. J. RICHEY Lumber' ' Coal - Phone 128 Better for UNCLE SAM! With 23 more chicks on farms than last year, the supply is still not great enough. Consumer demand con tinues. It is your duty to Uncle Sam to raise more and better chicks ! And be sure those chicks are healthy and strong. Feed them nothing but the best! Starter Mash 'T, $45 The Ceiling Price is $3.59 PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY HOME of CASCO BUTTER We Buy Cream, Poultry and Eggs South Bend Special Joomal Correspondence Mrs. Minnie Thimgan has re turned to her home from Argo, Kan sas, where she attended the gradu ation exercises of her granddaught er, Darlene McGinnis who has an honor student. Mr. ad Mrs. Oscar Dill, Mrs. B. B. Dill and children drove to Lincoln Tunsday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Campbell and daughters spent Sunday with Mrs. Cora Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Campbell. The Friendly Circle enjoyed their annual guest day at the home of Lottie Knecht on Thursday. The program committee had a varied program prepared. Prizes went to Amy Thiessen, Mrs. Peterson, Ruth Kupke. Door prize was won by Amy Thiessen. A covered dish luncheon was en joyed by all. Kenneth Livers will leave Platts mouth Friday morning for his final examination for induction into the army. Due to unusually cold weather this spring, farmers are finishius corn planting this week. A group of friends and neighbors gathered at the V. D. Livers home Sunday evening for a picnic supper in honor of Kenneth Livers who will leave soon for army training. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wunderlich cf Omaha were visitors at the F. J. Knecht home on Monday of last week. The Fairland Farmers Tractor Club met with Herbert Blum on Report Agents Slain BY UNITED PRESS The slaying of 54 gestapo agents by the Polish underground during April and new sabotage in Denmark were reported today from axis Eur ope. The British radio said Polish pat riots killed 40 gestapo agents in the Lublin area and 14 others in the Kielce district. All were said to have been marked for death by the underground. Danish sources in London said four bombs exploded Wednesday night in the port area of the Roer dal Cement Factory at Aalborn, north of Jutland, scattering machin ery over a large area. The nazi-controlled Toulouse ra dio, in a broadcast recorded by the Federal Communications Commis sion, said that a fire caused $70, 000 damage in a transport firm at Epernay, France. The Office of War Information quoted a nazi-controlled Dutch newspaper as reporting that a man accused of hitting a nazi mili tary policeman was executed at Ghent. CLEARLY If your eyes need glasses you don't delay. Your ears are even more important. Find new pleasure in life and greater success in work with Sonotone. as advertised in LIFE HOTEL PLATTSMOUTH PLATTSMOUTH Wednesday, June 9 1 to 9 P. M. (Sonotone 'ELECTRONIC EARS' compensate for deafness) Friday evening. ' Three new mem bers Danlee and Norman Yardley and Mark Rikie were preoent. Oth er members are Lloyd Jones, presi dent, Ben Barnman, Secy. Herbert Blum, news reporter and Duane Nelson, vice pres. John Jones is their leader. Mr. Waldo was a guest. Mrs. Blum served a lunch to the group. Merian Christenson of Platts mouth was a Sunday evening call er at the Wm. Blum home. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blum and Lt. Allen H. Blum were Wednesday dinner guests at the Wm. Blum home. Lt. Blum has completed his training as a reconnaisance flier and has a few days furlough before being sent out on active duty, prob ably overseas. Last Saturday Wayne Thiessen came for a short visit with his par ents and friends. Due to floods in the south his furlough was cut short. He returned to camp on Sun day evening. High school graduates from South Bend attending Ashland high school were Richard Haswell, Kenneth Carnicle, Jean Thiessen. Mrs. Lottie Knecht drove to Nehawka to visit her sister, Mrs. Rhoda Adams and Mrs. Sadie Shrader. 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