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4 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 1839. PIATTSMOTTTH SE5D - WEEKLY JOTTENit; PAGE THRTTI SOCIAL From Monday's Dally ,. Guests at Omaha Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Am, Jr., were In Omaha Sunday and were dinner guests of Mr. and Mr3. R. L. Fitz hugh. The Fitshughs are former residents of Plattsmouth. Guests at Kocian Home Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Kocian and family had as their guests three days Mrs. Theodore Callihan and sons, Maurice and Royce. The Callihans arrived in Plattsmouth Friday and returned to their home in St. Libory, Nebraska yesterday. and all sat down to a sumptuous din ner at 9 p. m. The decorative scheme of the Whelan home was carried out in the Hallowe'en season colors. The evening was spent delightfully in playing games. Gutsts at the Whelan home includ ed: Misses Delia Solomon and Edith o7cn3on, Marion Olson, Vera aril Elva Johnson, Cathryn and Irene Anthes, Helen Ledgway, Hilda Wal lengren, Vivian Moore, Juanita Johnson. Announce Marriage Announcement is made at Lincoln of the marriage on January , 1939 of Miss Mamie Duffy to Carroll D. Quinton, son of Mrs. Mary Quinton of Lincoln and the late Carroll D. Quinton, many years sheriff of Cass county. The ceremony took place at the First Presbyterian church at At lantic, Iowa, Rev. Archard P. Cham bers officiated and Kenneth L. But ler and Miss Helen Darling attended the couple.. The groom attended the University of Nebraska and has been a member of the 17th infantry at Fort Crook. Mr. and Mrs. Quinton will reside at 1035 B street, Lincoln. Entertain at Dinner Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr., was the scene of a delightful family dinner party, arranged by Mrs. Schmidt mann in honor of the birthday an niversary of Mr. Schmidtmann. The dining room ofthe home was arranged in the Hallowe'en decor ations whose orange and black decor ations added a very colorful touch. Those who enjoyed the event were Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Schmidtmann, Dr. and Mrs. G. A. Schmidtmann and Kay Lou, of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann. Sr., Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Goos and daughter, Harriett, and Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr. and daughter, Janis of this city. Entertained on Sunday Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Julius A. Pitz entertained at their home on highway No. 75, south of this city, at a very pleasant dinner party, hcnoring Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Janda, Jr., find daughters, Patty Ann and Caroline, of Omaha. Beverley Jean Sutton Host A children's Hallowe'en party was held in Plattsmouth Saturday eve ning when Miss Beverley Jean Sut ton entertained fifteen friends and schoolmates at her home in the Coro nado apartments. All of Beverley Jean's guests were required to. ar rive in costumes marking the Octo ber 31 season, and prizes were given for the two best masqueraders. Mary Phyl!is Soennichsen and Hubert Bab bitt " were awarded the prizes for their outstanding efforts in disguise ment. Hallowe'en games were played and "ghost" stories were related during the evening. A scavenger hunt was enjoyed by the group and Frank Cum mins and Helen Kruger received the awards for this game. Assisted by Mrs. Fred Bourck, Mrs. Beverley Sutton served a Hallowe'en luncheon carried out in the season's colors and menu. Guests at the occasion were: Helen Kruger, Dorothy Warga, John Conis, Billy Hirz. Bobby Krejci. Frank Cummins. Vivian Kalasek, Dick Liv ingston. Shirley Martin, Jimmy Noble, Mary Evers. Hubert Babbitt, Phyllis Bourck, Rkhard Soennichsen, and Mary Phyllis Soennichsen. deen Keller. Misses-Elizabeth Perry, Carol Lou Bernhardt, Dorothy Jean Cappell, and Mary Catherine Gorder, Lloyd and Floyd Moss who were also numbered among the invited guests. were unable to attend. , Raymond Larson, Eloise Cole, Hu bert Babbitt, Richard Soennichsen, Clementine Woster, and Ruth Woest Avere awarded the prizes for the after noon games. Refreshments were served as the climaxing feature of the party. Mrs. Davis was assisted by Mrs. G. E. Bru bacher of Murray in the preparations and serving. Hallowe'en Party t Davis Home .Miss Elizabeth Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Searl S. Davis, served as hostess at a Saturday afternoon Hallowe'en party at the Davis home at 604 North Fifth street. Twenty- I six close friends and associates of Elizabeth were guests. The guest lisj included: Beverley Slumber Party Saturday .- Miss Genevieve Whe4an 'entertain ed the members of the Wintersteen Hill Sewing Bee at a slumber party, "Sutton, Mary Alice Cummins, Janet which was held in the nature of a iTiekotter, Ann Martin, Mar jorie De- covered dish affair. The event took place Saturday evening, October 28 FARMERS UNION CREAM STATION in Murdock, Nebraska Pream producers are Invited to bririR their Cream, Poultry and Egrffs. Guar anteed very best weislits. test, and prices. Quality feeds at lowest prices. AVE ARC HERE to urrvf tta Fnrmfr iu e-vrry vrny poMHible J. A. BOYD voe, Ray Larson. Robert Marshall, Ruth Woeat, Richard Soennichsen, Leon McCarty, Junior Niel, Hubert Eabbitt, Clementine Woster, Janice Schmidtmann. argaret Heineman, Mary Phyllis Soennichsen. Phyllis Bourck, Beverley Ann Brubacher, Eloise and Mary Margaret Cole, Mar ilyn Kieck. Helen Yardley, Eldora Shellenbarger. Dorothy Warga. Clau- tOooooooocccoogeceoooooecoosoo'aseoogccocQoeooeooccooqi Harry Whites Entertain The new "Young Married Peo ples' " Sunday school class of the Methodist church was entertained Thursday evening, October 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry White. The purpose of the meeting was to enjoy a social gathering and during the evening election , of officers was held. Earl Carr was elected presi dent of the society; John Bishop, vice-president and historian; Mrs. Charles Walden, secretary; and L. J. Hutchinson, treasurer. The guests all enjoyed a social hour and following that the host arid hostess served refreshments. Guests at the occasion were: Mr and Mrs. Earl Carr, Mr. and Mrs John Bishop, Mrs. Vernon Am, Jr., Mrs. A. D. Clutter, Mr. and Mrs E'.dgar Newton, Mr. and Mrs. L. J Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walden. Mr. and Mrs. Everett New ton. Rev. James C. Lowson, Mrs. George Cassidy, Mr. and Mrs. James Allbee, and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Glaze. Honor Oscar Ganen Today is the 78th birthday anni versary of Oscar Gapen and in honor of the occasion the family home on Washington avenue was the scene of a very delightful gathering Sunday nf the members of the family. The day was spent in visitin? and the en Joyment of the lovely birthday din ner that had been prepared. The occasion also honored the -irtdavs of Helene Gapen, Grace Louise Wiles and Richard Gapen. all anniversaries occurring in a short time. v Those to take part in the event were all of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Gapen, grandchildren and other relatives Mr. arid Mrs. Guy H., Wiles. Stephen and Grace Louise, the latter two students at the state university at Lincoln, Mrs. Glen Lockhart, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Mrs. Otto Marek and son, James Dean, of Detroit, Mrs. Oscar Gapen, Jr., Richard and Lois. Miss Helene Gapen, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wiles, Mrs. Marie Jean, Oma ha. Mrs. Anna Gapen Dean. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Snyder and daugh ter, Anna. Hopkins, Georgia Carey, Sylvia Moore, Wayne Dasher, and Mrs. Hal Garnett. From Tuesday's Dally Entertain at Infirmary Last evening the Masonic Home in firmary was the scene of a very pleas ant social evening when the residents of the infirmary were entertained at a Hallowe'en party. The event was in charge of Mrs. Anna Murray, matron of the Masonic Home and the employes all garbed in the fanciful costumes cf the season, visited the infirmary to take part in the most entertaining and pleasant program. Bingo and games served to make a most delightful evening for the participants. Refreshments served to complete the very pleasant evening for the jolly group. Walling and Matthew Sedlak. Hosts and hostesses for the Hallowe'en eve ball were also selected and com prised Harley Cottingham, Kenneth White, Joe Noble, James Jones, Ed ward Smith, Stephen Devoe, Charles McClain, Shirley Mason, Margaret Fricke, Rachel McMaken, Lois Wol ever, Gertrude Cloidt, Helen Hiatt, and Renee Brown. Hold Hallowe'en Party Fifteen members of the Junior In termediate Sunday school class of, Mrs. Bomberg. the First Christian church met last evening in the church parlors for their Hallowe'en eve party. Reuel Sack Is teacher of this class. The evening was spent in a gen eral sociable good time with a num ber of games played. The refreshment committee con sisted of Misses Eleanor Rozell and Ruth Ann Favors.' Guests present at the occasion were Ruth Ann Favors, Genevieve Wright, Dorothy Grauf. Doris Bailey, Minnie Grauf. Marjorie Phillips. Eleanor Rozell. Bernard Dow, Robert Wood, Richard Satk, Billy Gochen our. Lowell Hopkins. Paul Myers, and Rev. J. W. Taenzler. tee sotis OF TOIflV made regularly from earnings and income be come the working capital of tomorrow! Save and Have is the answer and reward to the self-denial in volved in taking thought for future need. Make Savings Safe in Federal insured shares ... monthly pay ment or for investment No Membership Charges Neb. City Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n Chartered and Supervised by U. S. Government joooooccceoooBccccoocoosocooooaoooo Enioy Hallowe'en Party Miss Madge Garnett, who is the Senior class Sunday school teacher at the First Christian church, enter tained the members of her class at a Hallowe'en party in the church par lors Thursday evening, October 2G. A number of committees selected Trom the group aided Miss Garnett in the preparation of the party. The games committee consisted of Georgia Carey, Sylvia Moore, and Wayne Dasher. Members of the serving committee were Maxine Graves, Betty Lou Read, and George Jacobs. Miss Garnett was also as sisted by her mother, Mrs. Ha! Gar nett. The evening was spent in playing numerous games and the prizes for the lucky winners of these games were awarded to Nellie Rainey, Cloid P.rizendine, Maxine Graves, Lloyd Coffelt, and Betty Faye Read. Guests at the Hallowe'en party in cluded: Maxine Graves, Lela Covert, Betty Lou Read, Betty Faye Read, Cloid Erizendine, Laverne Rice, Wayne Coffelt, Lloyd Coffelt, Merna 1 Hannika, Nellie Rainey". Sterling Hallowe'en Eve Party Held The high school girl's Sunday school class of the First Methodist church were entertained at a Hal lowe'en eve party in the church par lors last evening. Mrs. E. H. Wes cott is the teacher of this class. Thirty-two young women attended. Miss Blanche 'Hughes was in charge of games. Two fortune tell ers, who were kept very busy, seem ed to be the center of attraction. Other games were played and a good time was had by all. The special committee was com posed of Misses Ruth Lowson, Dor othea Duxbury, arid Billie Sylvester. The evening was climaxed with 'he nerving of refreshments. Tinus Bomberg Entertain A combined Hallowe'en-hard time party was held on Saturday evening, October 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tinus Bomberg. The guests arrived in costumes and masquerades appropriate for the October 31 sea son. Between twenty and thirty friends, relatives and neighbors of the Bomberg family were in attend ance. . The time was spent in playing a number of games and the prize win ners were Miss Mildred Wilson and Carl Alexen, the latter a brother of Elmer Alexen, an other brother of Mrs. Bomberg, won the special prize for the evening. The guests also indulged in dancing to the strains of radio music later in the evening. Mrs. Bomberg, assisted by a num ber of her guests,. served a luncheon as the closing feature of the party. (he acolyte. Ti e young couple were attended by . Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bilek of OmaV. Miss Proskocil and Mr. Sinkule are to be married in the very near future. The cjupli plan to be mar ried !n Omaha a:.il Father Sinkula cf this city will celebrate the nuptial mass. Sunday, November 5 the Omaha couple will make their first holy communion at the Holy Rosary church. Sodality Hallowe'en Party The B. V. M. Sodality girls of the Holy Rosary church held their Hal lowe'en party last evening in the parish club rooms with a number of the young ladies in attendance. The committee in charge arranged the club rooms in a fall setting of the orange and black color scheme predominating. The usual games appropriate for this season were played and Misses Mary Kvapil, Edythe Mason, La wanna Kelley, and Antionette Kou bek were awarded the prizes for their outstanding skill in mastering these puzzlers. The young ladies all participated in a late luncheon, which was served by the committee members Misses Florence Sedlak, Lillian Koubek, Helen Slatinsky, and Wilma Swatek. The attendance list showed ten: Misses Antionette and Lillian Kou bek. Florence Sedlak, Mary Kvapil, Edythe Mason, Helen Slatinsky, Shir ley Walling. Wilma Swatek, La wanna, Kelley, and Frances Hadraba. Hold Hallowe'en Party At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Price, Miss Shir ley Price entertained a group of young people at a typical Hallowe'en party last evening. The occasion was also carried out in the nature of a costume party, all of the guests displaying the Hallowe'en colors and fashion. Games appropriate for the October "1 fete were played and prizes were awarded. Miss Marcella Mccormick and Ralph Payton received prizes. The booby prize for the evening was awarded to Frankie Krejci. Assisted by Mrs. Max Bowman and Mrs. V. Price, Mrs. Trice served the children a luncheon as a climaxing feature of the season's party. Guests at the Price home included: Mildred Payton, Donald Bowman, Donald Akeson. Dorene Weiland, Jim mie Blunt, Albert Richards, Keith Dashner, Marcella McCormick, Ruth Gaines, Richard O'Donnell. Ralph Payton, Betty Newburn, and Frankie Krejci. Earl Carrs Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carr and fam ily entertained at a Hallowe'en party at their home last evening. The oc casion was in the form of a costume party, the guests arriving in the season's colored and style frocks. Guests of the Carr family were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Warthen. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Theo dore Yelick. and George Olson. At the close of the social hours the hostess served a luncheon,. Hold Hallowe'en Party Friday evening, October 27, Mr. and Mrs. Irvan Myers entertained a erroup of friends and relatives at a j Hallowe'en party ,&t their home at 1216 Avenue F. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Myers were: Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Phillips and daughter, Joan.. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Harris and, family, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Winscot and family, Mr. and Mrs. George O. Winscot and daughter, Ann Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. George J. Winscot and family. The time was spent in playing Bingo and a large number of prizes were awarded during the evening. A Hallowe'en luncheon served in the season's fashion concluded the evening's entertainment. Pre-Hallowe'en Ball The Plattsmouth high schol stu dents were guests at a pre-Hallowe'en dance at the high school gymnasium yesterday afternoon between 4 and f p. m. A large number of the young people attended the affair. Peter Gradoville and his Night Hawks fur nished the music. Ross Nichols of Louisville was also a member of the orchestra. Miss Wilma Swatek served as chairman of the general committee. She was assisted by Miss Shirley Trom "Wednesday's Dally . Ed Mitchells Entertain A joint Hallowe'en and birthday party was given last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mitchell. Miss Ruth Daugherty, sister of Mrs. Mitchell, and Donald Mitchell, son of the Mitchells, celebrated their birthdays last week. Miss Daugherty was thirteen years old Saturday, October 28 and Donald Mitchell was eight years old Sunday, October 29. Late-evening snacks of pop corn and apples were served by the host and hostess following an evening of social enjoyment. Guests at the Mitchell party were: Mrs. Clifford Mitchell, Miss Mar guerite McClintock, Virginia Ho facker, Shirley Leesley, Ethel Mit chell, and the guests of honor, Ruth Daugherty and Donald Mitchell. Baptismal Ceremony Held Miss Emily Ann Proskocil, daugh ter of Mr." and Mrs. Proskocil of Comstock, Nebraska, and Mr. Joseph Sinkule, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sinkule of Omaha, motored to Platts mouth Thursday evening, October 26 and both were baptized In the Ro man Catholic faith at the Holy Rosary Catholic church. Rev. Josrph H. Sinkula. pastor of the church performed , the baptismal ceremony and Terrance McKenna served as C. Y. 0. Members Meet Members of the Holy Rosary church C. Y. O. were entertained last evening at the home of Secretary Al bin Chovanec with John Slatinsky, John Aschenbrener, Leonard Kalasek, Charles Kozak. and Louis Kratoch ville as assistant hosts. John Slatin sky served as the devotional leader. "Convention Reports" served as the theme for the October business meeting. The official delegates to the C. . Y. O. congress, which took place on Thursday and Friday, Octo ber 12 and 13 at Hastings, Nebras ka, were John Slatinsky and Albin Chovanec. A very thorough and com plete report on the congress was submitted to all present by Albin fhovanee, assisted by John Slatin sky. The highlights of the business ses sion included a discussion on the so ciety's November social, the coming Christmas party, the installation of officers at the November meeting, and plans for the organization's 1940 annual ball. Committee posts for the coming November social were selected dur ing the evening. Albin Chovanec will serve as master of ceremonies and Frank Kvapil will serve as his as sistant. Terrance McKenna was chosen as trustee and other mem bers of the society will act as aides. The club members present enjoyed a social hour following the busi ness session and at a late hour doughnuts and coffee were served by Miss Lillian Chovanec. The November business meeting will take place on Tuesday evening, November 28 at the home of Bernard and Edward Kubicka. Assistant hosts will be Terrance McKenna, Ernest Zitka, and Lester Vinduska. WANTED TO BUY Ear Corn. D. M. Babbitt, Platts mouth. Nebr. n2-2tw DEAD ANIMALS WANTED 24-Hour Service. We pay all phone calls. Telephone Bellevne 104-W-3. Nights: Market 4646 Co-Ope rative Rendering Works, Ft Crook, Neb. "WHERE EVERY DAY IS FOOD VALUE DAY" Ad for Plattsmouth, Fri., Sat., Nov. 3 and 4 PHONE 93 and 95 WE DELIVER A SUGAR BEET 10-lb. Cloth Bag for ORANGES Sweet, Juicy Sunkist 344 Size. Each I ..lc ft ATC Quick or Regular UfilO Banner. 3-lb. Box 15c Oft Oft A AMBROSIA BRAND VVVVH 2-1 b. Box 19c A GRAPEFRUIT Texas Seedless Lge. Size Seven for i TOMATOES g;."rTrnk!d.3.1.25e APPPLES sgupi". s .$t.25 PRESERVES Kn.f2-i?.ffi-Vrb!49o 7 nnnn ci akcc millers 3 Pkgs. 25c iraimdl r U SXB'ini D BTJ OF THE FOODS LOCCCES FOZEIM 5025-27 So. 24th St., South Omaha iflllPUV, NOT. 4, Everybody is invited to visit this modern new plant and see at first hand how it operates. nn LnJ Everybody is Interested in Health Come and Talk Over Your Health Problems WITH DRS; JOHNSTON OMAHA, NEBRASKA WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8th PLATTSMOUTH HOTEL PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. He has helped many by telling them of better ways of living NATURE'S WAY TO HEALTH. He will be glad to help you as he has helped others. FREE EXAMINATION given one member of each family.- Married women, please bring their hus band if convenient. Clinic Hours 10 A. M. to 5 P. M. DR. JOHN P. JOHNSTON, D. C. COFFEE Butter-Nut Reg. or Drip, 2 Ib. Tin or Jar 50c CRACKERS .',Gb S0Da. ... 1 5c I CI I BUTTER-NUT BRAND 1QA WbLL 7 Delicious Flavors.. 4 for I9C V PANCAKE FLOUR 10c KRAUT WINDMILL No. 2Vz Can 10c CVDIID KAMO DARK 4CA dlllUr 10-lb. pail. 45c; 5-lb 36 BANANAS K7lb.v,!l.0.w:B!,:!.....6c 7 I CTT llflET Large, Solid Heads QA LCI lUVk Specially priced, each.3C MULLEN'S MEAT DEPARTMENT Phone 95 and 93. We have Four Deliveries Daily 8:30 a. m. 10:30 a. m. 2:00 p. m. 4:00 p. m. BEEF ROAST, extra fancy quality, lb 17 PLATE BOIL, 3 lbs. for 25 HAMBURGER, fresh cut, 2 lbs 25 BEEF STEW, cut, no bone, 2 lbs 35 American or Brick CHEESE . 41 c 2 lb. Box K PORK CHOPS, Center Cuts, lb : . . .20 PORK BUTT ROAST (Fresh), lb 10 FRESH PIG KNUCKLES, per lb.. . 10 PORK BRAINS, lb 10 WE ALSO HAVE A FULL LINE OF Cold Meats - Dressed Poultry - Dill and Sweet Pickles