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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
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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-
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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.
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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'
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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.
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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
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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!
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118-122 So. 6th Street
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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.
