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DAQE fous PLATTSMOUTH SEM - WEEKLY JOUBNAL MONDAY, MAY 9, 1932. Play rts tor the Iliddics Here's a new belted hick ory stripe play suit with improved drop seat just open belt. (To close pull belt together). No more buttons to come off. HEAVY STURDY Ages 2 to 8 9 and up . . . 75 050 Carhartt Overall Prices Hi-back or Suspenders $1.19 Waist i-iu Oak Brand 1.00 Our Special .85 GREENWOOD 'I-h-:-i-i-:-i-m- .9.-9. X Mr. and Mrs. Roy Keller of Ash land spent Sunday at the L. V. Shef fer home. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Leesley and family were shopping in Lincoln on last Saturday afternoon. The King's Daughters class will meet with Mrs. P. E. Clymer, at her home Tuesday afternoon. May 10. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ilurlbut of Fremont visited with her mother, Mrs. Lulu Ilurlbut on last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. II. W. Dollarhide of Lincoln spent Sunday visiting their daughter, Mrs. Lloyd Grady and hus band. Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Lunciford and the Warren Ellison family moved in to the property just west of the lum ber yard. Mrs. Dora Leesley, Mrs. Katie "Woodruff and Mrs. Harry Leesley were Lincoln visitors last Saturday morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Lambert and family and Mish Velma Walradt were guests at the A. E. Leesley home on last Sunday. Mrs. W. A. White and Mrs, George Bucknell and son Loren were in Lin coln for a short time last Wednesday afternoon on business. The O. E. S. "kensington will meet next Wednesday, May 11th, with Mrs. Wm. Armstrong and Mrs. A. E. Lan don as hostesses at the Armstrong home. Pearl A. Sanborn wah a visitor in Omaha on Monday of last week, when he was looking after some business matters pertaining to the business in Greenwood and also visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scott and family and Mr. and Mrs. George Reed and family, all of Lincoln, visited at the H. D. Iluries home last Sunday af ternoon. Mrs. PC. O. Coleman and son, Law rence visited for a short time on last Wednesday afternoon with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Carnes, and uh a little shoDDing while in Lincoln. M. R. Browne and Phillip E Smiter hoth of the Masonic home were visiting in Greenwood on Wed nesday of last week and were meet ing their many friends here for short time. On Wednesday of last week Mr and Mrs. P. A. Sanborn were over to Lincoln, where Mrs. Sanborn was vis iting with friends and relatives while Mr. Sanborn was looking after some business matters. Dorcas society will meet on next Thursday, May 12th, at the cnurcn At this time the society is having pound shower for the minister, so each one is asked to bring a pound of some thing with them. Rex Peters. E. O. Miller. L. C. Mar- . m m . . T ft ftnt vin nr. a. d. laicoii anu . a. aim 1.10 strong went to Plattsmouth Tuesday to meet with the county commission ers in regard to the new bridge over Salt Creek just west of town. Mrs. Earl Jardine, who has just had a serious operation at the Bryan Memorial hospital, was able to be brought to the home of Mrs. Al Jar dine on last Wednesday. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery Mrs. E. A. Landon and Miss Cath erine Coleman, the latter being the Greenwood postmistress, were over to Lincoln on last Monday, where they were looking after some shopping for a short time, as well as visiting with. their friends. Mr. J. V. Stradley, who has been so ill for some time with a very crit ical attack of pneumonia, has during the past few weeks been showing good improvement and is hoping soon to be up and about and down to his business at the shop. Miss Mamie Dov.d and Mrs. Taul Slander were delegates to Lincoln Deanery of National Council of Cath olic Women on last Wednesday. Orga nization meeting was held at the Cornhusker hotel, a luncheon was served at noon to all diocesan members. On last Friday evening a crowd of neighbors and friends went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gustafson and surprised Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Gustafson, it being their second wed ding anniversary. The evening was fspent playing cards. At a late hour. delicious refreshments were served. The Woman's Home Missionary so ciety held an all day meeting Thurs day, April 2S, at the home of the Mite Cox secretary, Mrs. A. E. Lees ley. A luncheon was served at 1 o'clock to quite a group of ladies, af ter which a short program was given and the mite boxes opened. The of ferings ammounted to $11.32. The re mainder of the afternoon was spent quilting. On Wednesday of last week the construction crew which is installing the pipe line for the supplying of water from the Platte river to the city of Lincoln, were crossing Main street, which made a lot of machin ery and other materials as well as the workmen which made the street look like a real busy place and which moved on towards Lincoln as the work progressed. The King's Daughters Sunday school class was pleasantly entertain ed on last Friday afternoon by Mrs. W. A. Armstrong at the Christian church. There was a large attend ance. The usual business of the soci ety was taken care of. The rest of the afternoon was spent visiting and with fancy work, after which refresh ments were served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held Tuesday, May 10th, with Mrs. I. E. Clymer as hostess, at her home. Relatives of Mrs. Harry Leesley gave a surprise on last Sunday in honor of her birthday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Sheehan and son, Mr. and Mrs. George Leaver and family, Mrs. Katie Woodruff, Mrs. Dcra Leesley and Miss Margaret Kelley. -Among the present was a double wedding ring quilt, pieced and quilted by Mrs. Katie Woodruff and Mrs. Dora Leesley and presented to Mrs. Leesley. At noon a bountiful dinner was served. All present de parted wishing Mrs. Leesley many more happy returns of the clay. Painted Cemetery Gate As we passed the entrance to the beautnul Greenwood cemetery, we noticed tne large gate and sign were neatly painted and looked very pretty and in keeping with the beau iful burying grounds to which the lane leads. Burned Arm Very Badly While Uncle Sam Anions who keep? house for himself, was aiiout his work at the home and wa; pouring some hot water from a kettle, it slip ped and went over his arm with the hirt sleeve down and burned the arm ery badly. With the proper treat ment he has been applying, the arm s getting along very nicely, but is still plenty sore. III V I I T" Pit I '-'ill h present a Strik ingly Effective Collec tion, portraying the Originality of Half size Jacket Frocks, that could not be made better. The models are those simple, wearable, well - tailored dresses that fit slenderizing and flattering. COLORS as bright as Spring, as well as Navy and Black. Ladies Toggery "The Shop of Personal Service' 8 to Surprised cn Birthday The friends cf II. L. McDonald, on is 43rd birthday, which occurred on Ionday of last week. May 2nd, came his home in great numbers and with well filled baskets of good things to eat. made the evening most merry for this gentleman and his wife. They also provided entertainment in the way of games and after the evening had been spent in mirth and merry making, they departed, extending the wish that it be his lot to receive many such happy surprises in the future. Jnnior-Senicr Banquet The Junior class entertained the Senior class and faculty at a banquet given May 3rd at the M. E. church. The banquet room was decorated in purpie and gold, the Senior class colors. The circus idea was carried out through the menu, toasts and dec orations. The menu was: Clowns delight and chorus girls for the first course. Star dust, menagerie, sawdust, merry-go rounds, acrobatic salad and lemonade were served as the second course. The third course consisted of animal par ade and fairy food. The following toasts were given: Teastmaster Ivan Anderson C-lowns . Orval Stevenson I-ndians Mr. Hughes R-ough Riders Arthur Armstrong C-alliope Neil Marvin U-nique Stunts Virginia Xewkirk S-olong Miss Holden The mothers of the Junior class members prepared the food for the banquet and the Sophomore girls, Lucile Reece, Anna Nichols and Mar garet Kelley, dressed as clowns, served. WINS MUSIC CONTEST The interfraternity music contest has been in progress at the Univer sity of Nebraska campus this week, the final result being that the Beta Theta Pi fraternity was the winner of the contest. This fraternity is that of which Edgar Wescott, Platts mouth student, is president. Ed was also one of the members of his fra ternity participating in the contest, which embraced a large number from the different fraternities of the state university. The honor is ono that is keenly contested for each year and the Betas naturally feel well pleased over the outcome of the event. The Beta Theta Pi fraternity has won this event in the past two years and with the winning thi3 year's honors they are entitled to retain the silver loving cup which is the trophy of the contest. Mr. Wescott has served as the director of the fra ternity in their group singling this season. Don't overlook the SMASHING ECONOMY SALE going: on at the Sellable 5c to $1.00 Store all this LOCAL HEL7S From Friday's Dally . R. II. Lohnes, Cedar Creek lumber dealer, was here today to look after some business affairs and later go ing on to Omaha. Rev. jClifford Cecil of Corydon, Iowa, was here last evening for a short visit with his mother and other relatives and old friends. C. F. Reavis of Lincoln, former congressman, was here today tc spend a short time attending to some matters of business at the court house and visiting with friends. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Porter ct Union and Rev. and Mrs. Troy of this city, were at Fremont last even ing where they attended the Billy Sunday meetings in that city. James H. Han ley, well known Omaha attorney and political leader, was here today in company with At torney James H. English to look af ter some matters in the district court. A. C. Carey, old time resident of this community, now living near Holdvege, Nebraska, is here to enjoy a visit with his children and the many old time friends in thi3 com munity. From Saturday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Stewart ol Farnam, Nebraska, are here today to visit for a short time with the old time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Stew art came last evening to Mynard where they visited over night with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kreager, the lat ter a daughter of Mr. Stewart. DEATH OF AGED MAN From Friday's lily Edwaid Jefferies, gravely ill for the past week at the home of his step-son, James B. Farn ham, passed away last night at 11 o'clock. The death of Mr. Jefferies followed an illness of Itveral years duration and a stroke that be suffer ed a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Jefferies came here just recently from Central City, where they were long time residents and had been expect ing to make their homo here when the husband was stricken. The body of Mr. Jefferies was ak en to the Sattler funeral home and will be taken today to the late home at Central City where funeral ser vices will be held on Sunday. HOGS FOE SALE Chester White and Hampshire Gilts and Boars. Prices reasonable. Gilts loaned on shares to reliable parties. who has been Wiemers Hog Farms, Diller, Nebr. i E0 mm Pumpkin Acreage Write or Phone NORFOLK PACK ING GO. Phone 88 Plattsmouth ENDORSEMENT OF LEWIS Springfield. Illinois democracy on Thursday endorsed United States Senator Lewis, its "favorite son," for the presidency and re-elected Thomas F. Donovan of Joliet chair man of the Etate central committee. Cass ComhH:v9s Latest GOES ON- c 11 T tl Sim (braslni IL (Li Crash DOWN GO THE PRICES NEVEH in history have we had the opportunity to serve the public at such a wonderSui saving as now. We do not have the heavy overhead o our larger competitive city stores and we have a cash buying arrangement with the factories and wholesale houses that enables us to put good NEW FUBNITURE in your home for cash at a much lower cost than ever, before. We aire imt Sims S)ont 2 IBuncaimGCC Mwit Sung ASttei? EBuncnoQG MATTRESSES Regular $6 full size roll edge mattress $ 3.95 $8.50 layer cotton, fancy tick mattress 5.95 $15 felt mattress, fluffy center 8.50 $1 7.50 all felt 55-lb. heavy tick mattress 11.50 $19 50 spring center mattress 12.50 $29.50 spring center, very hi grade mattress. . 19.50 BED ROOM SUITES New walnut bed room suites . $39.50, $49.50 and $55 20 steel beds, from $1 to $7.50 BED SPRINGS 3 grades of the Rest-Pvlore springs that sold at $8.50, $1 1.50 and $14, now. $5.95, $7.75, $9.95 20 other bed springs $1 to $4.50 DAY BEDS Complete with good pad $14.95 to $19.50 25 dressers, chests and wardrobes $3 to $10 15 commodes, each $1 to $2 New Mohair Living Room Suites . In beautiful colors and designs $49.50 to $69.50 3 slightly used Suits at $19.50 to $35 Occasional and Pull-up chairs $5.95 to $950 Axmlnsfer and Velvet Used Rugs Three good 9x12 used rugs $5 to $10 New Congoleum O Armstrong Rugs 9x12, new patterns, priced at $4.95 to $7.45 6x9 and 7V2x.9 . . . $2.95 to $3.95 $175 PIANOS, Musical Instruments Two $575 walnut case player pianos, each. ... .$75 In Fine Condition 5 oiher pianos $15 to $50 8 Victrolas and phonographs, fair condition. $5 to $15 One good violin and violin case, complete $5 Radios, all-electric and battery sets $7.50 to $50 DINING ROOM FURNITURE Walnut dining room suites $39.50 to $65 Oak dining room suites $19.50 to $35 Extra buffets $7.50 to $15 20 odd dining room tables $2.50 to $7.50 1 5 library tables, oak and walnut .... $2.50 to $7.50 GAS RANGES Ten nearly new gas ranges $15 to $25 Two new gas ranges $29.50 and $55 20 oil stoves, new used. .$5, $7.50, $10, $15, $22.50 Pressure gasoline and Red Star stoves. .$7.50 to $15 Miscellaneous Items Refrigerators $5 to $25 Baby cribs and cots $3 to $7.50 5 sectional book cases, in oak, good as new. $5 to $15 Duofolds and davenports $7.50 to $12.50 One flat top writing desk $7.50 One National cash register $15 5 combination book cases $4 each 5 kitchen cupboards $3 to $4.50 6 kitchen cabinets $3 to $10 1 0 kitch en ranges $7.50to $20 New kitchen ranges, small size $35 and $40 Ail-Over Enamel 9x12 in Armstrong cut rugs Want You to Come in arotii Gee WUaot Cask wuHll UDo There are hundreds of dollars worth of articles we have neither time nor space to men tion. We are also constantly getting in goods, both used and new. We hope to be able to give you the most goods for the money and the best service possible. I want you to come in and see what cash will do under our new selling plan You'll be surprised! p. S. If we have articles on our floor that you want to take advantage of the cash price, make a deposit on same and pay balance on delivery. Come in and see us we want to use everyone the same. Prices lowest in years! mis 118-122 So. 6th Street is (So Telephone No. 645 g F We expect to increase our stock as business demands. We also take custo mers to wholesale floor where hundreds o thousands of dollars worth of goods are always on display to select from. Read the list of goods offered YOU WILL SEE WHAT CASH WILL DO! week.