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PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1939. The Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSMOUTH, 1TCBBASXA Entered at Postofflce, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-clagp mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR LN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, 2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, 13.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, J 3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in adranc. "Social From Monday's Dally Scroggins-Fulton Wedding Word has been received here by the family of the wedding of Miss Doris Scroggins of McCall, Idaho and Mr. Glen Fulton, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Fulton of this city. The nup tials occurred on Saturday, Novem ber 11 at McCall, Idaho. , Mr. and Mrs. Fulton; the former a one-time Plattsmouth resident, are making their home in McCall where the recent groom is employed in carpentry. Observes First Birthday Francis Ferdinand, only son of Mr', and Mrs. Frank Prohaska who reside at 1618 Pearl street, was one year old Saturday, December 2 and in honor of the occasion his mother tendered him a small birthday party. The guest of honor received many gifts as pleasant remembrances of the occasion. A decorated birthday cake with one glowing candle proved to be of the utmost enjoyment to the little fellow. Hold Pleasant Social Hour Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chriswisser of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Loren Otto of Auburn were 6 o'clock din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ferrie, parents of the two ladies, Sunday. Although still suffering from the effects of a severe fall that she was the victim of Friday morn ing, Mrs. Ferrie was able to prepare and serve the Sunday meal. Pinochle was played during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Otto were over night guests of the Carl Chriswissers and today were visitors in Omaha, ' Marie Prohaska Feted Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lorenz and son, Jack entertained a small group of relatives at an informal dinner party Sunday, the occasion being given in honor of Miss Marie Pro haska, Mrs. Lorenz'. sister who ar rived in this city from Baltimore, Maryland Saturday evening. Follow ing the dinner party the afternoon was spent in playing cards and visit ing. Guests at the dinner included: Mrs. Julia Padrnos and her two chil- DEAD ANIMALS WANTED 24-Hour Service. We pay all phone calls. Telephone Bellevue 104-W-3. Nigllts : Market 4646 Co-Operative Rendering Works, Ft. Crook, Neb. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY IOl III.K FKATMU-J Jo- llrowu and Mnrtlm Itave in '$1,000 a Touchdown Joe and Martha together for the first time. A Kiand show you shouldn't miss. Freil Stone and Drnuln MorKan In 'No Place to Go Laugh-loaded thrills and adventure: Also 'Dick Tracy's G Men' Serial. Mat inee Saturday, li:30. Nights, 7 and 9:30. Adults 25c Children. . .10 DON'T FORGET FKEE XM.tS TOY SHOW S.VTIRDAY, 10:30. ADMIS SION A V SABLE DISCARDED TOY. SUNDAY - MONDAY Kred MacMnrray, Madeline Carroll In 'Honeymoon in Bali' See' this grandest, gayest romance of the- year. Comedy, and Latest News! , SUNDAY MATINEE AT 2:30 Night Show, 7 and 9 Matinee, 10-25c Nights, 10-30c t v . t TUESDAY ONLY Bargain Day Dorothy I. amour, Aklo TamlrofT and John Howard In, ' 'Disputed Passage Frank Borzage directs his most power ful,! most human picture. Also Comedy and Novelty Keels. Matinee at 2:30. All Shows, 10 and 15o WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY Double Keature Gloria DlcfcMon, Deu nla Morgan aud Marie IVtlaon lu ; 'Waterfront There's dynamite in this love and hate drama on th waterfront. Don't miss it. Ullllm Heury, Judith Barrett In ; . Television Spy' Tha year' most amazing drama of the century's moat aiaiS" iaveuttoa: Adults, 25c CftiWren 10 dren, Marie and Joseph, Miss Dorothy Jerabek, and two friends of the Padrnos children, all of Omaha; Mrs. Ferdinand Prohaska and daughters, Misses Rose and Marie, and Jimmy Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Brown of this city. Thanksgiving Party Held Members of the Jolly Worker's club and their families enjoyed a Thanksgiving party Sunday, Novem ber 26 at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Fred Buechler. All of the members were able to be. present and the eve ning commenced with a dinner. Following the dinner the adult members engaged in playing pinochle and the children played bingo. Mrs. Lester Meisinger and Mrs. Wallace Warner led the bingo. Mrs. John M. Kaffenberger proved to be the high est scorer in the pinochle and re ceived the prize in the ladies' divi sion. Elizabeth Tschirren was award ed the consolation prize, and Mrs. George Kaffenberger received the Traveling prize. In the men's divi sion Charles Kaffenberger proved to be the best pinochle player because he received the first prize for his high score. Lester W. Meisinger re ceived the consolation prize and Har old Meisinger was given the Travel ing prize. Allen Reunion Held The members of the M. B. Allen family enjoyed a pleasant family re union at their home at 1222 South Ninth street Sunday, December 3." All of their children, five sons and two daughters, were able to be pres ent at the event. The , reunion was one that brought all of the members of the Allen family together for the first time since 1919. ' Guests present on this occasion were Mrs. J. L. .Stivers, of Auburn; Ralph II. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Allen, of Kansas City, Mis souri; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Allen, of Omaha; Donald Allen, of Los An geles; Glenn Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Embury of this city. Unable to be present at the Allen reunion were the Allen's two daughters-in-law, Mrs. Donald Allen; of Los Angeles, California, and Mrs. Ralph Allen, of Kansas City. One grandson, Dick Stivers, of Sioux City, Iowa, was unable to be present, and Miss Esther Allen, Ralph's daughter, was also absent. On December, 27, Mr. and Mrs. Allen will observe the passing of ! their forty-eighth wedding anni J versary, and this event was also celebrated yesterday as many of the children would be unable to be here with the parents. The Aliens have six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. From Tuesday's Dally Jacquelyn Grassman Entertains Plattsmouth's Nu-Fu Jitter's card club met Friday evening, December 1 with Miss Jacquelyn Grassman at the Grassman home at 1010 Third Avenue. Miss Gertrude Vallery was unable to be present and Mrs. Bron son Timm served as the guest. First, second, and consolation prizes went to Mrs. Rex Bourne, Mrs. Geraldir.e Griffin, and Miss Jean Brady, respectively. Distinguished Guests Here Mr. Garfield Merner, one of Cali- a!&e on the frugal and prodigal But & Days Shorten . . . k S o and shadows lengthen . . . against which time better save and be safe with savings accumulated in Federal Savings and Loan Shares . Monthly payment or any amount at any time for accumulating' earnings or cash dividends! " Neb. City Federal Savings & Loan Ass'n a Chartered and Supervised by U. S. Government fornia's capitalists, with his brother, Mr. Paul Merner, lumber king of Palo Alto, California, were house guests of their cousins, Misses Mia and Barbara Gering Sunday, leav ing Monday for their return home. They were called to Cedar Falls, Iowa, by the death of their uncle, Leonard Pfeiffer and the funeral ser vices held Friday. They are return ing to their home on the west coast via Plattsmouth to visit with the Misses Gering and Mrs. Henry Herold, cousins. Celebrates 18th Birthday Sunday evening, December 3 Miss Kathleen Nolte entertained a num ber of her friend3 at her home in honor of her ISth birthday. Guests at the birthday party in cluded: Shirley Leonard, Whipple Leonard, Ruth Ann Blotzer, Daryle Nolte, Keith Elliott, Helen Blotzer, Donald Burcham, Wilma Nolte, Rose Mary Steppat, Bob Romans, Ruth Ann Hatt, Robert Kiser, Dorothea Fulton, Grant Roberts, Oren Pollard, ar.fl the guest of honor, Kathleen Nolte. Miss Ruth Ann Hatt and Miss Helen Blotzer won the prizes for the various games that were played dur ing the evening. The guest of honor also opened the many gifts that she received from her guests. A luncheon, served by Miss Nolte's mother and Mrs. Ferdinand Nolte, climaxed the party. Frances Minniear Feted Assisted by Mrs. Nettie Mumm, Mrs- Reuel Sack, Mrs. Chester Min niear and Mrs. O. C. Hudson, Sr. served as hostesses at a miscellaneous shower, which was tendered in honor of ' Miss Frances Minniear whose forthcoming marriage to Mr. Sterling Baier of Avoca will occur soon. The shower took place at the First Chris tian, church parlors on Friday after noon, December 1. A contest was held in which the fifty in attendance took parti Mrs. William Baier of Avocarwon the first prize and Mrs. Nettie Meisinger re ceived the consolation prize. The table for the gifts was richly decorated with pink streamers and, white bow3. These colors were also carried out in the delicious refresh ments with pink umbrellas as favors. The bride-to-be received many lovely and useful gifts from her guests. An out-of-town guest at the shower was Mrs. William -Bafer: of Alroea. From Wednesday's Dally Mrs. Ptak Entertains The Inkler's card club members were entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Emmons Ptak with all of the members present. Bridge was played and Mrs. Robert Cappell received the first prize and Mrs. Frank Cloidt was awarded the second prize. Feted at Stork Shower Mrs. Frank Molak was the guest of honor at a stork shower tendered in her honor last evening in the apartment of Mrs. George J.. Jaeger at the Coronado. Besides the guest of honor fifteen guests were present and two were unable to be there. The color scheme, of the Jaeger apartment was carried out in the combination of blue and white With American Beauty roses comprising the table decorations. The ladies enjoyed themselves by playing bridge and prizes for the two highest scores went to Mrs. Jarfes Mauzy, who scored the high est, and Mrs. Emmcns Richey, who was second. The many gifts that Mrs. Molak received from her guests were opened and displayed and show ed a large variety. Assisted by Mrs. Richey and Mrs. Neville Hodson, the hostess served a luncheon to her guests Mrs. James Mauzy, Mrs. Herbert Schuetz, Mr3. Walter Tritsch, Mrs. Carl Ofe, Mrs. Emmons Richey, Mrs. Charles How- ardMrs. Robert JPitcli, Mrs. Neville Hodson, Mrs. Sam Am, Mrs. Beverly Sutton, Mrs. Theodore Ptak, Mrs. Carl Keil, Mrs. Wilbur Eaton, Mrs. Kenneth Schmitt, Miss Ruth Pat ton and the guest of honor, Mrs. Frank Molak. Mrs. Russell Kunz and Mrs. W. V. Ryan were unable to be be present. Hold Christmas Parties With the Christmas season near at hand Plattsmouth people are already preparing to entertain and a number of the local organizations have en tertained at Christmas parties. From all indications the next few weeks will become weeks of enjoyment and entertainment in celebrating the coming holiday. The first of a series of such par ties was held Monday evening, De cember 4 when the B. V. M. Sodality girls of the St. John the Baptist church gathered in the church base ment to hold their annual Christ mas party. Twenty-three members and one guest was present Misses Mary Alice Ault, Eetty Ault, Alice Bennett, Renee Brown, Eileen Case, Geraldine Case, Eleanor Eaton, Rose Brink, Catherine Brink,, Charlotte Jaeger, Genevieve O'Donnell, Alice Rea, Margaret Rea Betty Shiffer, Dorothy Ulrich, Shirley Petersen, Catherine Strickland, Ilerniina Reicl- stadt, Betty Ruffner; Clara Toman, Betty Jo Libershal, Patricia Liber shal, and Harriet Porter. Various games were played and the winners Alice Bennett and Margaret Rea were awarded the prizes. Monsignor George Agius, pastor of the church, was presented with a Christmas gift as a token or the society s gratitude for the aid that he has given them in their endeavor. Exchange of gifts also took place, and the party was climaxed with the serving of refresh ments by the hostesses, Mis3 Renee Brown, who served as chairman, Dor othy Ulrich, Mary Alice and Betty Ault. Members of the Degree of Honor were entertained at a Christmas party Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henrietta !6fe at 318 North Fourth street. Fallowing a short business session a' social hour was held, in which all played bingo. Mrs. Bernard Wmi received the first prize and Mrs. Val Burkel was awarded the consolation prize. The guests all entered the Ofe home with a gift and during the afternoon the exchange of gifts took place. Assisted by her, daughter,'-' !Mrrf. Fred Haffke and granddaughter,- Miss Edna Ofe, Mrs: Ofe served a luncheon, appropriate for the holiday season. Members of the Dartv included: Misses Anna Hassler, Teresa Hemple, Lillian White, Mrs. Val Burkel, Mrs. Bernard Wurl. Mrs. Andrew Snyder, Mrs. Kate Hiber, Mrs. Anna Zitka, Mrs. Hermie Svoboda, Mrs. Louis Svoboda, Mrs. Albert Stokes. Mrs. Hettie Rosencrans, Mrs. Andrew Kroehler, Mrs.) James Bulin, Mrs. Fred Haffke, Mrs. Henrietta Ofe, and Mrs. Charles landa. The December 25 theme was carried out in the decorations of the Ofe home.. TREE IDENTIFICATION TOUR The final meeting . of the Silvan Dale Forestry club was held at the home of Forrest Lfconard Saturday, December 2. A field tour was one of the features of the meeting, held for the purpose of a tree identifica tion contest Many -different types of trees were pointed; out and among the boys Ivan Weatherwax identified he greatest number and won first place, with Paul Ruffner second. Among the girls, Dorothy and Betty Anne Ruffner tied for first,' with Whipple Leonard second. Following the field tour, a feast of hot dogs, popcorn and cocoa was served by Mrs. Leonard and enjoyed by all the members. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in play ing football. H Those attendingThe meeting were: Forrest Leonard', the club leader; Ivan Weatherwax, Robert Kiser, Jr., Beulah Kiser, Whipple, Shirley, Don ald and Robert, Leonard, Dorothy, Betty Anne and Paul Ruffner, Ralph Hild, Richard" and Robert Cole. From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. William . O'Donnell, Jr., de parted this morning for Niobrara, Nebraska, where she was called by a message announcing the illness of her father. OVERLAND Theatre . Nebraska City Sat. - Sun. - Mon. - Tues.- More thrilling Adventures with Young Dr. Kildare Lew Ay res and Lionel Barrymore in The Secret of Dr. Kildare Matinee Sat. and Sun., 2:30 News - Pete Smith Free Show for Children at the Cass Saturday Every Child Bringing Usable Toy to be Admitted Free A Special Picture for Children Saturday morning at 10:30 the annual Christmas toy show for the children of Plattsmouth and vicinity will be held at the Cass. This show is a contribution on the part of Man ager, Guy Griffin to the American Legion Auxiliary, which sponsors the distribution of toys to children- of the community in homes that might not receive a visit from Santa other wise. Price of admission to the show, which includes the feature picture and some fine comedies, is a usable toy or one needing only minor re pairs to make it usable. Toys that are badly broken will not be accept able. In every home with children there are numerous outgrown and discard ed toys that would bring joy to other children and the Child Welfare com mittee of the Auxiliary hopes that the better of these will be brought to the toy show and traded for ad mission. The toys thus collected will be added to and displayed in the "Toy Shop" in the basement room at the Style Shop, the week before Christ mas. Toy scrip will be issued to parents in the homes Santa might overlook, who may visit the shop and select at least one good toy. for each child in the family under 14 years of age. In this way it is hoped to effect a much more satisfactory dis tribution of the toys than in form er years when they were wrapped andNsent to the homes in a delivery truck the day before Christmas. It is felt the child will get something more nearly in line with his or her desires, and be saved the embarrass ment of realizing the gift came from a charitable source. The list of homes to which toy scrip is to be provided and names of the individual children below the age limit is being compiled with assist ance of the relief directors. It Is sincerely hoped that no worthy child will be overlooked. A number of persons with no child ren, as well as mefchanla and pro fessional men are volunteering to buy a toy for the toy shop, while in other homes with grown children, parents are arranging to contribute some of the toys that have been stored away in attic rooms. It is a fine co-operative effort on the part of many citizens that should result in providing a splendid Christmas for many worthy children. HOLD BUSINESS MEETING: From Wednesuay'H r?art Fontenellc chapter of the Daugh ters cf the American Revolution met last evening at the home of Mrs. E. If. Wescott for a regular business meeting. The members were busy on plans for the caring for their records and the development of the program for the next few months. At" the close of the meeting Mrs. Wescott served much enjoyed re freshments. MRS. LILLIE IMPROVING Following her fall of a week ago Mr irs. Anna L,uiie, wno is eigniy-one years of age, -is said to be recuper ating very nicely at her home. While about her household duties Mrs. Lillie had descended a flight of staira which lead to the cellar and had accidentally fallen, bruising her self. At the present time her condi tion is said to be very much improved. . YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A FREE SHOWING OF THE NEW TECHNICOLOR SOUND PICTURE VITAMINS ON PARADE A Picture of Interest to All Poultry RaisersLarge and Small MONDAY EVENING, DEC. M Beginning at 7; 30 O'CIock Mr. L. H. Fairchild, of Allied Mills, Inc., Omaha, will be present and discuss the feeding of Live Stock and Poultry. Valuable information to growers and feeders. BRINK HATCHERY--333 Main St. PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA FREE COFFEE AND DOUGHNUTS RETURN FROM OUTING, Julius A. Pitz and daughter, Mar garet Ann with Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Tutt, of Murray, returned home Sun day. They report rain all of the way to Kansas City on Thursday but a very fine time and good weather on the return. They found Kansas City preparing the gorgeous street decor ations. While in the Missouri city they were guests of Mrs. Emma Nims and family. Ordell Hennings Elected as Noble GrancUf I00F Well Known Young "Man Named to Succeed Dr. J. J. Stibal as Head cf Platte lodge No. 7. From Wednesday' Datly The local Platte lodge No. 7 of the Independent Order of Oddfellows held election of officers last eve ning in the lodge rooms of their own building at 2nd and Main street. The following officers were elected: Noble Grand Ordell Hennings. Vice Grand Glen H. Kruger. Secretary Joe J. Stibal. Treasurer George Hall. Trustees Harry L. Kruger, Fred Mumm, D. S. Sumner. The Plattsmouth lodge is the third oldest in the state of Nebraska, hav ing obtained its charter in 1862 and it one time the largest in member ship in the state. It has recently re newed vigorous activity and will no doubt in a reasonable time be one ef the leaders of the state. The old est I. O. O. F. lodge in the state is at Nebraska City and the second is No. 2 in Omaha. R0TARIANS ENJOY PICTURES Tuesday as a feature of their! noonday weekly luncheon, the mem bers of the Rotary club had a very pleasant treat afforded them in mo tion pictures of' the coal mining in dustry, these being made possible through the efforts of E. J. Richey, local coal dealer and who was in charge of the program Tuesday. The picture bore the title "Fifty Million Years After" and showed the development of the ccal industry and the present day methods of pre paring the vprodncts of the Peabody Coal Co;, for the market: -The pic tures were shown by Mr. Borhor, of Omaha, company representative, George Conis, local Legion com mander and business man, was pre sented as a new member of the club 2nd greeted by his fellow Rotarians. The two high school members for the month of December were also in troduced, they being Bruno Reich stadt, senior and Henry Hobscheidt, Junior. MRS. W0HLFARTH TO HOSPITAL From Wednesday's Patl Early this morning Mr. and Mrs. George Lushinsky and Mfs. Paul Wohlfarth left for Topeka, Kansas, where Mrs. Wohlfarth will enter the Security Benefit hospital for rest and treatment. It is expected Mrs. Wohl farth will remain there two weeks. She hopes to be back for the Christ mas holidays. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES Mr. and Mrs. Dow Armstrong were at Newcastle, Wyoming, Tuesday where they attended the funeral ser vices cf Charles Thomas, father of Mrs. Armstrong. CHRIST LUTHERAN 'CHURCH On Louisvillc-Plnttsmouth Road Sunday, December 10 9:30 a. m. Sunday, school. 10:30 a. m. English services. 2:30 p. m. Choir practice. Mrs. Seyboldt Named Head of Eastern Star New Officers Elected at Meeting Tues day Evening New Matron Resident of Murray. Tuesday evening at the meeting of Home chapter No. 1S9, Eastern Star, the annual election of officers was held and a large attendance of the membership present to take part in the meeting. The session of the chapter was presided over by Mrs. W. F. Evers, the retiring worthy matron. The officers selected were as fol lows: Worthy Matron Mrs. W. L. Sey boldt. Associate Matron Miss Mario Nolting. Worthy Patron L. L. Wiles. Associate Patron Howard Wiles. Secretary Miss Clara Weyrich. Treasurer Miss Mary Petersen. Conductress Mrs. Wiley Sigler. Associate Conductress Miss Helen Warner. The other officers of the chapter will be appointed later by the newly-electedworthy matron. Join the Journal's growing list of Semi-Weekly subscribers. It' costs only $2 per year. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS Custom feed grinding anywhere and anytime. See Pert Worthan, Murray or call 5112. d4-2tw FOR SALE Fall pigs. See Tom Mendenhall, on highway No. 75. ltw YOU AUTO jX0W There were 29,485,680 motor vehicles registered in the U. S. at the end of 1938. Thousands of motorists could save money and increase their enjoyment by having their cars scientifically" lubricated regularly. 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