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fAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUB1TAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1939. Ihe Plattsmouth Journal . PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PIATTSMOUTH, HEBRASXA Entered at Poetoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., ai econd-clanc mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR EN FIRST POSTAL Z0N1 Subscriber! liring: in Second Postal Zone, 2.60 per year. Beyona 00 miles, 3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, 13.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly n advance. Service for Peace Held at M. E Church American Legion Guests at Church; Message of Rev. Lowson Deals With World and Church. In commemoration of near ap proach of the Armistice anniversary, the members of the American Legion of this city, were guests at the First Methodist church Sunday to enjoy a v onderful sermon on world condi tions given by Rev. J. C. Lowson, also a World war veteran. The pastor spoke from the message . W. i i Thomas Walling Company f Abstracts of Title . 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Tstnathaine Klarlr Tunrt' 'Stsvman anil D.J X Fine Cider (Bring Containers) - Open Sunday W; B. BANNING, OECNARD of St. Taul to the Ephesians as to the evil days that were upon the land, taking from this the many years of evil things that bad be fallen the world and while many see the world today as in its worst conditions, the pastor pointed out that these days had been before in Ihe world and passed on. The Roman persecutions of the Christians under the rule of Nero, the abuses of the middle ages and the terrors of the French revolution has also produced world wide repercussions and from the terrors of these great upheavals in the world had come much good. From each of the tragedies of world history there had developed advance ment for the race. History had shown that events following these great periods of suffering and fear, there had been wiping out' of the results of the persecutions and new reforms and advancements made. Only the Christian teaching and the God life had remained through the years, greater and more forceful in the succeeding yearB. enduring all persecutions, a simple cross its em blem, yet it has corae to outlive all of the man-made movements, the figures that strutted on the stage of life, the tyrants of -yesterday and today would vanish but the Chris tian faith and those who believed, would continue on without time. The choir of the--church gave a very appropriate seltlng for the ser mon of the morning "and closing with the singing Of "God Bless Am erica." . , POST OFFICE SERVICE ON. ARMISTICE DAY, NOV. 11 Since Armistice Cay falls on Sat urday thid year and there would be two days intervening between' Fri day and Monday if an absolute cessation of service occurred on Sat urday, it has been decided to render some general delivery service at the local post office on Nov. 11, 1939. The money order and registry win dows will be closed all day; how ever registry service may be obtained at the general delivery window while it 13 open. There will be no rural free deliv ery and no city delivery with the exception of bulky parcel post, which will be delivered as usual. Patrons of the rural and city de livery routes who wish to obtain first class mail and daily newspapers may obtain , them on this date by calling at the general delivery window be tween the hours of 9 and 11 a. m. The general delivery window will be open between the hours of 9 and 11 a. m. and will then close for the remainder of the day. The final dispatch of outgoing mail will be made at 5 p. m. VISITS DAUGHTER HERE Mrs. O. L. York of Chicago, is here to enjoy a visit with her daugh ter, Mrs. Eugene O. Vroman and family, Mrs. Vroman now recuper ating from the effects of injuries sustained in an auto wreck two weeks ago. Mrs. York has been visiting a sister, Mrs. Gcodman at Osawatomie. Kansas, stopping here cn route to Chicago for a short time. OVERLAND Theatre . Nebraska City Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.- M. G. M., who gave you "The Great Ziegfeld" and "Broadway Melodies," now gives you Mickey and Judy in the biggest musical fun show that's ever been made. Mickey Rooney, Judy Garland in "BABES IN ARMS" Matinee Sat. and Sun., 2:30 OC1AL From Monday's Dally Attend Birthday Dinner Mr. and Mrs. J. Russell Reeder and twin daughters, Janice Ann and Janet Mary were at Elmwood Sun day and were among the guests that attended the birthday dinner, which was served iq honor .6f Miss Ethel Langhorst, The Informal dinner party was given at the home of the luest of honor's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Langhorst. , Other guests present at the 1 o'clock occasion were Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Williams, and Mrs. Karl Schneider of Elmwood. Anton LaHoda, Jr. Feted Saturday afternoon at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton LaHoda was celebrated the twelfth birthday of Anton LaHoda, Jr. Nine guests in all were present. The time was spent in playing games and prizes were given for the winners. At a suitable hour refreshments were served by Mrs. Anton LaHoda as sisted by Miss Maymie Mendenhall. Those present were: Dorothy Bay ly, Gladys Fae Rhoades, Arthur Sal erno. Bernard Richter, Edward Lush Insky, Donald and Marion Taylor, Irene and Honey Lou LaHoda, and the guest of honor, Anton LaHoda, Jr. Hold Successful Ball Over 300 persons, many from out of town, attended the Zapadni Ceska Braterska Jednota (National Bohem ian Brotherhood Fraternity) ball Sat- nrdav evening. November 4. The dance took place at the American Legion hall and Miss Helen Smetana served as chairman of the affair. She was assisted by other members of the lodge. The ever-popular Joseph Sinkule's radio dance orchestra of Omaha played for the occasion. During the evening two prizes were awarded and Miss Anna Jirousek of this city won one and Mrs. Grant Olson of Omaha received the other. Mrs. Alois Smetana had charge of the priees. The present officers of the Z. C. B. J .are: Albert Pendl. president: Jo seph Stodola, vice-president; Mrs. Joseph Stodola. secretary; Mrs. Frank Kalasek, treasurer. Honors Sister's Birthday r- Sunday Mrs. Donald Harris enter tained a party of young people at her home in honor of the sixteenth birthday anniversary of. her sister, Miss Frances Bierl. The members of the party spent the afternoon in playing "Pumpkin" and in which prizes were won by Emily Bierl, Mary Jane Tschirren, Bernice Halmes. The Hallowe'en theme "was used in the decorations and also through the pleasant social activities of the afternoon. In honor of the birthday the guest of honor received a number of very handsome remembrances from the friends. Those attending the parly were: Emily and Regina Bierl, Bernice and Betty Halmes, Catherine and Mary Tane Tschirren, Catherine and Rose Brink, Alice and Margaret Rea, De lores Gradoville, Dorothy Ulrlch, Elaine Handley, Emma Reine Topliff, Virginia and Frances Bierl. In serving Mrs. "Harris was assist ed by Mrs. Joseph Bierl and Mrs. Newton Sullivan. Celebrate Birthday Saturday was the seventy-third birthday anniversary of Charles E. Cradoville, one of the long time resi dents of the west portion of the city and in honor of the event a group of the children gathered at the family home for a very pleasant evening- with the father. A gift from the children was a new radio that will prove a very pleasant treat to both Mr. and Mrs. Gradoville in Iheir home. The members of the party had provided a very delicious luncheon which was served at an appropriate hour to complete a most happy time for all. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ptacek and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Westphalin, Omaha; &lr. and Mrs. John Blotzer and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Gradoville md family, Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kahoutek, of this city, and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Todd and family and Mr. md Mrs. Ross Bourne of Murray. Observe Joint Birthdays Mr. and Mrs. Louis Born, who re side at 1004 Avenue D, were the guests.of honor at a dinner party tendered, them Sunday, November 5, when, their, four .daughters and fam ilies surprised them. The guests all came with well-laden baskets and at the noop. hour a birthday 4inoei was served.. Mr, Born observed the passing of his birthday today and Mrs. Bom's birthday falls on Thursday; Novem ber 9 but the celebrating' of the two events took place yesterday. ' - The four daughters and their fam ilies who were here to help honor their mother and father were; Mrs. Frpd Bartek and famijy, Mrs. Vll Bartek and family of Omaha, Mrs. Albert Schiessl and family and Mrs. Arthur Sprieck and family of Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs. Born received many nice gifts as birthday remembrances. Honored on 80th Anniversary Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Koukal. the latter a daughter, was served a birthday din ner for Mrs. J. R: Kelley in honor of her eightieth birthday. She received many lovely gifts, among them a beautiful birthday cake given by O. E. McDonald. The relatives nresent were: Mr. and Mrs. O. E. McDonald of Manley; Mr. and Mrs. Robert McDonald of Avoca ; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Meyers and Billy of Ashland; Edward Kelley of Lincoln; James O'Neill Mrs. Clar ence Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Robert O'Neill and children, of Council Bluffs; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ault and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Kou kal and family and the guest of honor, Mrs. J. R' Kelley. Mrs. Kelley was born and raised in Plattsmouth and has lived here ill of her life. She celebrated tier golden wedding anniversary before her husband's death eight years ago. Since then she "has' made her home with her daughter, Mrs. Carles Ault and family. From Tuesday's Cany Edith Anderson Honored- Miss Edith Antferson of Omaha was the guest of honor at a steak fry tendered her Sunday : evening, November 5. The occasion was' held in honor of the, Omahan's birthday and Crabill's pasture served as the setting for the "old fashioned" fry. Later In the",evening the party adjourned to the 'Elmer ' Sundstrom home at 923 Main street where a de licious birthday cake was served and where Miss Anderson received a beautiful gift presented to her by her friends.. '' ,. , - Guests at the ry from Orhaha included:-Helen Warga, Dorothy OI 3en. Gladys Claussen. ; Helen Peter son, Helen' Naftsel. lijarie Nansel, Eleanor Jacobsen, ..Dorothy Darling and the guefet of honor, Edith Ander- Plattsmouth guests included:' Syl via Korbcl, Ruth Warga, Florence Fouchck, and Madge Garnett. Pleasant Sar; rise :' On Guituay-a very pleasant sur prise was tendered Mrs. John M. Kaf fenberger in honor of her birthday anniversary which occurred on Fri day. Mrs. Kaffenberger had depart ed for church and upon coming home had found that a group of relatives were present tc surpiise her. Every one brought well-filkd baskets of daliciously prepared food which made the birthday dinner enjoyed to the utmost.' ' A lovely birthday cake was baked .by her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Verner Kaffenberger and which added to the pleasantness of the occasion. The , afternoon' Was 3pent in playing cards and visiting. Those present for the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Stoehr, Mr. and Mrs. Victo? Stoehr,' Mr? and Mrs. George, StceTir,' Mr. and ; Mrs. Clarence Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kaf fenberger, Henry Kaffenberger, Mr. and Mrs. Verner Kaffenberger, Ver non Kaffenberger, Harold Meisinger, Martha KaTfenberger, Elmer Kaffen berger and the guest of honor, Mrs. John M. Kaffenberger. Live Wire Club Meets The Live "Wire club of the Iowa Nebraska Light & Tower Co., held its monthly meeting Monday evening, November 6th, at the home of Gene vieve Whelan. The event was a com bined' business and social event hon oring Alice Jane Hirz whose mar riage to Earl Lamberson occurred August 20th. Mrs. Lamberson tendered her resig nation as president of the club, and Margaret Scotten was nominated and unanimously elected president; ' j ; An interesting report, was given by Genevieve "Whelan on the meeting it LipcoJn attended by the president Mice Jane Hirz and Genevieve Whelan. - ' Plans were made and discussed for the Chrfstmas party. After the close of the business meeting a mock wedding was staged by members of the club. -Pinochle was played until an appropriate hour for the two course supper served by the hostesses "LoAne Urish and. Mrs. F. ,L Rea assisted by Genevieve Whelen. . Dorothy Svoboda and Mrs. John E. Schuts. ? The table was ar- racged with miniature lakes .and small boats, of various kinds. At the close of the evening the newly elect- Mothers! Try, These Fruity ' School Day Cookies They're just the thing for lunch-box or after-school snack and so easy to make It's hard to beat the combina tion of spices, brown sugar and chopped fruits in these luscious cookies! They're so spicy and ten der a favorite with grown-ups aa well as youngsters. And don't mind if the children eat these School Day Cookies wholesale, for they're digestible and nourishing. In fact, these wholesome morsels supply ' Just the energy that active little bodies need. School Day Cookies are grand for dessert with baked apples, fresh or stewed fruit. They make a hit, too, with coffee, after an evening of bridge. Serve these spicy drop cookies at any party and watch the men go for them! 1 . Surprise your family Better double the recipe while ?rou're making them, for these raity cookies won't last long. But you won't mind stirring some up often they're as easy as can be to mix with the creamy new vegetable shortening, Spry. And no rolling required just drop the dough on cookie pans and bake. Surprise wur family with some crisp, ten 'er School Day Cookies soon. ed president, presented Mrs. Lamber son with a Toastmaster from the Live Wire club. . . ' Mrs. Lamberson Is leaving the em ploy of thejjeompany or the 15th of November. Jindj will-lea f? for Ports mouth, N. H.lo" joinher husband who is stationed, at the naval base at that point. " ' i From Wednesday's Daily Mrs. Kaffenberger Honored Friday'November 3 was the birth day anniversary of Mrs. John M. Kaf fenberger and in honor of the event the members of the Jolly Worker's club tendered her, a birthday party at their November meeting, which was held at the guest of honor's home. The Jolly Worker's club comprises ten members .Mrs. Wallace Warner, Mrs. Ed Tritsch, Mrs. Lester Meisin ger, Mrs. Fred Buechler, Mrs. Max Vallery, Mrs. John Rummel, Mrs. George Kaffenberger, Mrs. Roy Tschirren, Mrs. John M. Kaffenber ger, and Mrs. Edgar F. Meisinger. All with the exception of Mrs. Roy Tschirren were present at Friday's meeting. The business meeting consisted of election of officers and those elected for the coming new year were: Mrs. Lester Meisinger, president; Mrs. Fred Buechler, vice-president; Mrs. John Rummel, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Edgar F. Meisinger, reporteV. During the afternoon the guest of honor was requested to open her many gifts that she had received from her guests and Immediately following that pinochle was played. Mrs. Ver ner Kaffenberger, a guest of the club that day, received the high 3Core. and Mrs. Max Vallery was .t warded the consolation. Mrs. Edgar F. Meisinger received the Traveling Axes' prize. Refreshments, served in the coun try stvle. concluded the afternoon business meeting of the Jolly Work er's club and the birthday party for Mrs. Kaffenberger. Stork Shower Held Mrs. Steve Wiater was the guest of honor at a stork shower tendered her Monday evening, November 6 at the home of Mrs. Alberta Detlef. Guests at the shower Included close friends and former co-workers of i Wiater in the Norfolk Packing company. The guest list Included: Mrs. Charles Janecek, Mrs. Frank Detlef, Mrs. May House, Mrs. Marcella Ruble, Mrs- Gailen Rhoden, Mrs. Fred Arm strong. Miss . Carolyn Ramel, Mrs. Vivian Young, Miss Lova Sell, Mrs. Bessie Aschenbrener, Mrs. D. L. Ramel, Mrs., Louis Taylor. Mrs. Ar thur Kop'p, Mrs. Cecil Carr, Mrs. Earl Harris, and the guest of honor, Mrs. Helen Persinger Wiater. The evening was spent in playing i ' School Day Cookies cup Spry (the riple-creamed shortening) i teaspoon salt H teaspoon cloves H teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon soda 1 i cups brown sugar, firmly packed 2 eggs, well beaten 3i cups sifted flour i cup milk yi cup figs, finely cut , cup raisins, finely cut Combine Spry, salt, spices and soda and blend. Add sugar gradually and cream well. Add beaten eggs and mix welL Add of flour, then milk, then re maining flour and chopped fruit, mixing well after each addition. Drop from tip of teaspoon on baking sheets greased with Spry. (So much easier than having to roll and cut out.) Sprinkle with sugar. Bake in moderate oven (350F.) 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. (.ill measurtments in this retipe are Urt!) Bingo, " Chinese checkers, ; and , pin ochle. The guest of honor was pre sented, .with.-a gift from the group and ; the party was concluded with the serving of a "shower" luncheon. i.fi f . ( -c . - . ..' - r'l's v it Social Workers Flower Club - The Social Workers Flower club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Minnie Noltlng with Mrs. John Mei singer and Mrs. M. E. Phillipson as assisting hostesses, this week. The home of Mrs. Nolting was beautifully- decorated In keeping with the Thanksgiving theme, huge bowls cf yellow chrysanthemums formed the centerpiece while at each place a yellow nut cup basket with a place card with a turkey suspended, added to the decorative effects. At the main tabic the officers for the new year were seated. The hostesses served a very de licious two course luncheon and the plans were discussed for a Christmas party to be held at the home of Mrs. James Warga on December 13th. After the business meeting the pntertaining committee composed of Mrs. J. A. Pitz and Mrs. Warga took charge and a most pleasant time en joyed in Chinese checkers and con tests of various kinds. Subscribe for the Journal. 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Kdgar Hoovers "Persons lu JHding." Mary Ilolaud, Charlie Hagglea, Donald O'Connor and Billy Lee iu 'Night Work' A new fun-foi--tlie-who'.e family niro: Adults, 25c Children 10s n.cM From' Tuesday's Dally , Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manacek of Omaha were here Sunday, guests of Mrs. R. A. Bates. - Mr. and Mrs. Pete Gobelman of Weeping Water were in Plattsmouth Saturday attending to matters of business. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beil of near Murray were in Plattsmouth thW week end and visited with a number of their friends. The couple report ed that Mr. Beil's mother, Mrs. Chris Beil, who is almost ninety-one years if age, is very 111 at her home. From Wednesday's Dally Mr. and Mrs. John H. Busche, of Louisville, were in the city Tuesday tor a few hours to look after some trading and visiting with the old time friends. Miss Geraldine Scully and Miss Helen Woolcott of Lincoln were in Plattsmouth this week and were quests of the latter's parents, Mr. md Mrs. William Woolcott. 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