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s (Opal E. Walllck) Weeping Water (Special to Journal t The Lincoln Associa tion of Congregational churches ended a very successful conven tion here last Wednesday after noon following the annual busi ness meeting. Attendance was the largest to be recorded and the Interest and enthusiasm shown was at a high pitch. Commencing Tuesday afternoon with the registration of one hundred twenty-five members, plus a number more that attend ed but dirt not register. Mrs. J. Automobile Insurance For Safe Drivers SAVE 35 See us before renewing or Buying Your Insurance Harley Burdick Phone 3123 G3D 0lB0C7 eCEEEB START WITH STAY WITH says HARRY BORCHERS cl Henderson Nebraska in hi 141 yield field of Steckley ICO A 1 planted this iield cl 100 A cm June IS. 1949 the lixtt year cut cl cifalla ud 100 lbs. psr acis cf 8-49-0 at first cultivation: ISO lbs. cl 33 0-0 cn the third cultivation and three irrigations during ssason and harvested 141 bu. per . acre cl Steckley 100 A. A Hybrid that in my opinion will bo a tough one to beat I'M STAYING WITH STECKLEY . . .' This was not en experimental test, but an actual field run yield. Let Steckley's big breeding program end "know-how' boost yisld avsrags and profits lor you this coming Tar- ASK THE FARMER WHO iJsiiHaiiV Ggfflp 22It SEE YOUR LOCAL DEALER Ivan Altnouse, Waverly Joseph L. Kyles Greenwood Chris Rasmu&sen, Weeping Water Leo Rikli, Murdock 14STKN TO THI STICKLEY 7AS 7il . 7.30 A . M. DAILY U09 7:10 A. M. DAILY L7iarrrrTifiai.. u., msfWi rnni . 1 1 , ic, 1 1 . 3e Kt-I bMIMb fEaiBMMai cMiMMta oaooosM n q V "in. " qT' mPJ jiirviTl? fw:n ifrsrv1! .fv, rwtl'I'Jl i r -XL. a , n . ii . i ca H II ti TT1D nod 2 Q. i.i . il . n ,11. i rrro'ii . h . h.ptI 2 R. Shannon and Mrs. C. Tefft were registrars. Assignments to house hostesses were given. Rev. Loyd Shubert of Lincoln, chaplain gave the devotions for the afternoon meeting which began at 2:30. Rev. Dr. Carl A. Poison, moderator, was the speaker for the afternoon. Mrs. Elsie Worcestor. President of the Woman's Fellowship, presided with an address given by Mrs. Ruby Coggins. At the Men's Fellowship meeting John Bender presided. Mrs. Ruby Coggins, Mrs. Grace Orr, Dr. Lucius C. Porter and Dr. A. W. Taylor presented a Round Table discussion on the General Coun.cil Meeting at Cleveland. At 6:30 a fellowship dinner was held. Tuesday evening. Miss Eliza beth Grone presented missions pictures from Guadalaljara and Mexico, where Rev. and Mrs. Malcolm Hayes are stationed. A worship service was held, led by the host pastor. John C. Pryor, with the choir bringing a special anthem, featuring John Ben der, a bass soloist Charles V. Wallick sang "The Builder," by Charles Cadman. Using the thoughts brought out by the special music for a ministerial relief talk, Rev. Milton Laib gave the charge that "we owe the debt" for those who have helped to build, and with that in our hearts He will travel with us the "Jericho Road" for well He knows every step of the way. The evening address was given by Dr. Lucius C. Porter, return ed missionary from China. He bu PLANTS IT (EES) (32 Frank Salberg, Louisville Herbert Stoll, Eagle Chester L, Wiles, Jr., Plattsmouth PROGRAM IN YOUR AREA KKQ 7:15 - 7:30 A. M. DAILY MNF 13:13 - 13:30 P. M. DAILY ks&ji iqmaiXiOmpanaoi 2u it , 1 1 ,a, i i , imni., t Cwi 5,000 hew freight cars To meet all requirements industry, agriculture, and national defense Burlington Lines car build ing program includes over five thousand new freight cars, representing an investment of twenty, six million dollars. These cars are now under construction, and when ail are received, Burlington's total freight car owner ship will be increased by more than ten per cent. Such a program is in line with our policy of con stantly BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE . . investing heavily in modern and efficient equipment with which to render the best possible transportation ser vice. We have always considered that sound business. These new freight cars will soon be at the service of you and your community. " vw-vo. W HENRY FREY Main Street Phone 5211 presented some very new and startling thoughts, where here tofore have never been present ed to our group in a mass meet ing. Wednesday the day opened with devotions by the chaplain with a Christian Education pe riod following. Miss Gertrude Hanford presented the Pilgrim series and Mrs. Charles Sheldon, the Christian Education Work shop . Dr. A. W. Taylor spoke on "Working Together for Good and for God." followed by an address by Dr. Porter. At 11 o' clock Rev. and Mrs. John R. Lepke spoke on "Africans Are Eager," under appointment by the American Board for Service in Africa. The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper with Rev. John D. Gross and Rev. Wilbert Helbert. celebrants, was given with Mrs. Lepke at the organ. A noon luncheon was served, followed by the annual business meeting at which time officers for the coming year were elect ed. John Bender was elected as Moderator; Mrs .Henry Smith of Avoca was elected Assistant Mo derator, and Rev. John C. Pryor held over his office as scribe and treasurer. The success of the meetings hinged on many things besides the meetings themselves and this was proved most expertly by the fine meals which the La dies' Association provided for our guests. Mrs. Eugene Day and Mrs. Floyd Hlte were com mittee chairmen and with their able asssitants made sure our guests were served well. The music provided by the choir with the accompaniments by the or ganist, Miss Kathryn Ellis, were thoroughly enjoyed. Many were the comments received upon the new and smaller members of our choir. It was indeed a pleasure to have been a part of it. Add to this the splendid ef forts of the hostesses and their hospitality extended to our guests and the individual floral offerings, one wonders if there was anything that anyone for got. Our next church host will be the Congregational church at Avoca next fall. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Horn went to Lincoln last Thursday and again on Monday to visit with Gary, who was injured while playing kick-back at school the 11th of September. He suffered a fractured leg just above the ankle. This past week it was discovered that the small bone of the same leg was frac tured near the knee, so Gary was taken to the Bryan Memor ial Hospital where on his birth day they performed the opera tion to place the metal screws in the leg bones. At the present time he is getting along very well and it is hoped that he will be home by the end of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Van Horn found him sitting up in bed and with the usual "Gary smile" for the other occupants of the ward. Cascade Club met at the home of Mrs. Harold E. Blaikie last Wednesday, holding an "absen tee" shower for Mrs. William Matteson in honor of the new baby. Each member told what they had brought so that the gifts could be given unwrapped to the mother. Sixteen regular members were present with Mrs. Fouchek-Garnett LAWYERS Bonded Abstracter jct 31 TO gg 3 wn(i. j"tn jV' " Yin " m n-vt -fin rvv , H ,.Q rt(-K j ( ij H1CTT go 4b r4S D. R. Gifford and children, Mrs. Eugene Day, Mrs. E. G. Steckley. Mrs. Hv Kirchhof f. Miss Eleanor Nutzman. and Miss Doretta Koester as guests. Clyde Rice of Omaha was home over the week end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rice. Clyde is now attending traffic school learning the more intricate parts of transportation. Neil Rice, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Rice, came from Lincoln for the evening, while his bro ther was here. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tuck and son Norman of Guernsey, Wyo ming are here for about a week's visit with her mother. Mrs. Jan nette Young and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elliot and family. Rob ert Dale, the other son of the Tuck's, is enjoying an elk hunt with the pastor of their church at Guernsey. Monday Mr. and Mrs. Tuck went to Omaha to visit with his relatives there. Mrs. Homer Jameson arrived here after a ten day visit with her son Glen and his family in Alton. Illinois. Stephen, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Sudduth. who fell re cently and cut open his head is getting along nicely and so far without further mishap. Mrs. Sudduth says that she is hold ing her breath for fear he will fall again and break open the five stitches required to close the cut. Bide A Wees met at the home of Mrs. Richmond Hobson last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Rehmeier was house hostess to the Eastern Star Ken sington last Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Helen Clark and Mrs. Rich mond Hobson were refreshment hostesses. In spite of the fact that there were several events scheduled for that same day there was a good attendance. The afternoon was spent quilt ing, that is, for those who like to quilt. Mrs. W. W. Davis and Miss Fern Davis returned here Sat urday after a vacation stay with Miss Dorothy Everett of Phoenix. Arizona. They made the trip down by bus but a friend of Dorothy's was driving her car back to visit relatives so they returned with her. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wood, Mary Alice and Susan were vis iting; in Clearwater last week end with her parents. Mrs. William Dettmer was a Friday visitor at the home of Mrs. Dan Sudduth. Mrs. Ben Olive attended a pink and blue shower in Lin coln last week In honor of her cousin. Mrs. Don Dory. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Domingo. John and Mary and Patty La Rue drove to Lincoln Saturday where they attended the special bankers dinner preceeding the Nebraska-Indiana football game. According to a certain person, it was an extra special occasion since that person had been plan ning on staying home for the day.. The next day being the birthday of said person, it was in the nature of a celebration. Friday guests of Mr. and Mrs Frank Cook were Mr. and Mrs Ben Appleman and daughter Gladys of New York City. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards and Mrs. Harvey Heiers. all of Alvo. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Latch shaw, former Weeping Wate residents, were here from Cort land Tuesday in attendance a' the Congregational meeting held here. They returned to Cortland that same evenine-. Mrs. Ellen Tinker of Polk, has been visiting at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Herbert Ambler. She returned to her home on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Miille and Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Miille and family of Lincoln were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Bruner and Mr. and Mrs. Eu gene Ludwick. who entertained jointly for the visitors. Mrs. Henry Snell is visiting in Omaha with her sister, Mrs. Chris Shell. For the benefit of those who may not have seen the warning issued by Mayor J. Nissley Mar shall, it might be best to re Peat It here. School children have been crossing the creek at the east bridge (that is where the bridge used to be). Cross ings are made either by the dam i PX the incompleted girders. A visible and readable road si?n Street Closed" is in plain sight and it is hoped that further vio lations will not occur and that parents and other citizens will cooperate in keeping the street ruling in effect. Miss Gertrude Hanford of Lin coln was a Weeping Water visit or on Tuesday and Wednesday of last week. Mrs. Charles Marth'and son, Jerry of Ottumwa. Iowa and Mrs. Ole Olsen of Plainfield. Illinois drove here last Tuesday to attend the Lincoln Assocla- w JL Con®ational churches. Mr5- Olsen was a guest of Mrs. C. E. Tefft and Mrs. Marth and son, guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ranney. T,Mrs-. John N. Munkres of Itaukzi. Janan wifA rt Tnv,n N " - v- w. AJV. VUiUi . Munkres, who was recently 'u as missing in action, is ?r several weeks' visit Wt , 1S ParePts- Mr. and Mrs. Neil Munkres. From here Mrs. Munkres will proceed to Wash Won' D- c- where her parents. Major and Mrs. Van R. VestaL reside. Word was received here by friends of Mrs A-thn- c. son (Marjone Allen) of her hos pitalization with a case of bul- uac pouo. The case has been PALACE RADIO SERVICE Radio Repair Eugene Hula John Elliott 614 1st Ave. Dial 6233 reported as mild. It is with deepest regret that we learn of this tragedy to Mrs. Stimpson. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Allen, her parents, were still in England at the time of the attack. Mrs. Al len was able by special permit to return by plane immediately to the States. Mr. Allen, un fortunately, could not procure passage at the same time but was able to secure ship passage later. Doctors have given the family every hope to believe that recovery will be complete. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Michelson, Sr.. and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mi chelson, Jr. and family spent the day Sunday in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Maxfield of Lincoln were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmus sen. Mp. Simon Rehmeier of Oma ha rs hospitalized again at the Clarkson following a short stay at home where she was con valescing from a previous heart attack. Weeping Water friends are very sorry to hear that it was necessary for her hospital return. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Nor ris and Joan took Jack to Oma ha Sunday afternoon to enter the baby beeves cf Jack's in the Ak-Sar-Ben Stock show. Harold Elliott has been nam ed as successor to the position of director and treasurer recent ly made vacant by resignation of R. H. Gray. Mr. Elliott is secretary-treasurer cf the National Farm-Loan office and has been in charge of the legal division of the WW AA. Homer Fleeman, City Chief of Police, returned here last Tuesday after a two weeks' trip to Fairplay, Missouri, where he visited with his father and sister, besides other relatives and friends. Miss Doris Lauritzen spent Saturday night and Sunday with Marlene Anderson of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde O'Brien of Ingelwood. California, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Puis and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Puis of Platts mouth were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gray. Mrs. O'Brien and Mrs. Gray are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Puis and Robert is their son. Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Laurit zen, Sr. drove to Omaha Satur day to spend the week end there with Mr. and Mrs. Carol Craig. Mrs. Lauritzen spent Saturday night with her granddaughter, Mrs. F. J. Brown (Vivian Craig). Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ander son entertained last Tuesday evening at dinner with Mr. and Mrs. DeForest Brown and Nancy and Mr. and Mrs. William Mut ter and Douglas Lee as their guests. Mr. and Mrs. Davie Durst of Portland, Oregon, cousins of Mrs. Clarence Norris. visited at their home over Tuesday night. Ck i-rsn P.Wif m ZZZZZIL rL Now! gyrol Fluid Drivil Avaltabl an atl Vi-, - and 1-len modal, lawart apkaap cotte, prolong Bf. Ak vs Fr intrting Fluid Driv kwakM. 125 North 5th St. In a letter from Charles T. Wallick the home folks discover that he has been.-in Inchon, Korea and not in Yokohama as they supposed. At the time he wrote, he was stationed in Osaki, Japan. Your reporter also dis- covered this week end that James Fitzpatrick is no longer in Tennessee but next door, so to speak, at Olathe, Kansas. How these younger spry do get around . You give their address one day only to find out the ! next it has changed. Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Pool of Lin coln were Weeping Water visit ors last Tuesday. Among the new residents of Weeping Water are two cocker) spaniels, one a blonde, belong-: ing to Coach and Mrs. P. H. i Hinds and the other a coal black cocker named Pepper belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Tapper and family, (Ruth Ann Steinkamp), left this week to make their home in Richmond, California. Mr. and Mrs. Lynne Rothe and family moved to the apartment vacated by the Tappers, who rented from Trov Jewell. Mrs. Joe John and Mrs. Ster ling Amick met last Monday at the home of Mrs. F. O. Sand to make preparations for the com ing Christmas sale of Tubercu losis Seals. Mrs. Sands is the county chairman. James Fitzpatrick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Fitzpatrick, gave them a very unexpected but pleasant surprise Sunday morning about 3:30 when he knocked on their door. Jim came with a friend from Olathe. Kansas, who was driving up this way. He returned to Union that afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Fitzpatrick taking him there to meet the host driver. Needless to say Art and Vi were in the clouds all day Sunday and there was every evidence that it was still holding over when I talked with her on Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rock (Phyllis Bates) are residing in Omaha after having spent sev eral weeks here following their wedding this summer. Miss M. Meisinger, Chilson school teacher, was married last week end to. Mr. Donald Kraese of Cook. Now it's Mrs. instead of Miss or maybe it's just plain Teacher. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Lane cele brated their fifty-third wedding Wescott's Good Clothes Nothinr Else Sines 1873 Plenty of Protection! You'll ride safety-sure in a welded all-steel cab with the biggest windshield of any popular truck! You'll have the finest truck brakes in the indus try ... a hand brake operating independently on propeller shaft on all models H-ton and up. With Phone 283 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, October 5, 1950 PAGE THREE anniversary last Wednesday eve ning with Mr. and Mrs. J. S. K. Wipf who were also wedding celebrants, but only for their thirty-third year. Congratula tions to both wedding pairs. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rice were Plattsmouth motorists on Mon day of this week. Lyman Rehmeier attended the wedding of a friend, as usher, last Sunday at Fairbury. The Methodist Boy's Choir has resumed their choral work with Wednesday evening set for the weekly practice. Mrs. Eugene Ludwick expresses the hope that the members will soon get into the routine of the organization and that parents will cooperate and get them to the meetings regularly. Byron Baker is building a new double corn crib at the Fred Rehmeier farm with an esti mated capacity of 6,000 bushels. The Dorcas Circle met last Thursday at the church with a birthday luncheon the main at traction of the day. New choir robes are in the making and members spent the afternoon sewing on them. In charge of the program was Mrs. Phillip Dwinell, who presented items of interest from days gone by when the Dorcas Circle was first or ganized 27 years ago. To make the day more interesting char ter members, of which there were four present, were namely Mrs. Cyrus Livingston, Mrs. S. H. Harmon. Mrs. Henry Crozier and Mrs. C. Sack of Bethany. Corsages were presented the honor guests. 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