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r AOS TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUBNAL MONDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1939. the iPlflttsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEHX-WZEKLY AT PLATTSaDUTH, SEBBASXA Entered at Post office, Plattsmouti, Nei., M ieeoiideiw ftiail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SU2SCBIPTI0H PBIC2 $2.00 A JUS. EH ITEST POSTAL ZONX Subicrlberi -ltvlnf In Second Poital Zone, IS.BO per year. Beyond 890 mllei, 13.00 per year Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.60 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. GS'AL From Thursday's Dally Social Workers Flower Club The flower club held its annual Christma3 party last Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. James E. Warga. All club members but three attended. A guest of the club was Mrs. Wallace Terryberry and son. After a short business meeting, an exchange of Christmas gifts and an appropriate entertainment by Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger and Mrs. Robert Rea featured the seasonal event. Christmas carols were also sung. The holiday theme was tastefully expressed in the usual colors from decorations . to the lovely luncheon served by the hostesses. The January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. George Mumm with Mrs. Peterson assisting. Will Spend Holiday in South This morning Miss Rachel Robert soli departed from Lincoln in com pany with Miss Mineola West for San Antonio, Texas. Miss West will visit with relatives in that section of Texas and Miss Robertson as a house guest of Miss Patricia Green, daughter of Major and Mrs. J. T. Green, formerly with the ROTC at the University of Nebraska, at Fort Sam Houston. Miss Green was a stu dent at the university until the trans fer of her father south, and is a T.roiity sister in the .Delta Delta Delta of Miss Robertson. The Christ mas holiday season is very colorful at Fort Sam Houston, the largest army pest in the U. S. A., many social events marking the period from Christmas .to New Years. Among the events planned for Miss Robfert 6on by her hostess is a dance at the officers club. Federation Christmas Party The First Presbyterian . church Women's Federation met at 2:30 n. m.- yesterday at the church Fellow ship room for their annual Christ mas party. A committee, which comprised ladies from all circles, served as hos tesses for the occasion and a very large attendance was present. Mrs. L. L. McCarty was chairman of the committee. The . Fellowship room was very neatly and artistically decorated in conformity with the Christmas holi days. The red and green color scheme was used throughout the decorations of the room and in the luncheon that followed. Mrs. Harry G. McClusky was in charge of the arrangements and proved her abil ity in arranging the interior decor ations. Mrs. Glen Vallery, missionary chairman, served as program chair man and Mrs. Wiley Sigler was in charge of the old-fashioned playlet that was presented during the after noon. The party commenced with devctionals and the singing of numer ous Christmas carols by the grou.i. Mrs. Wiley Sigler served as the ac companist for the group. The skit "Last Rehearsal" was enacted by a group who were dressed in the old fashioned costumes. Santa Claus, one of the most ex- . j.,.. L - --r"!!Li.u--'-'ri .irr 1 j, if s3 MWiji if -J - ............ ' . - . - m i WE EXTEND '.,-:;..; The Season's Heartiest Greetings 1 , . , to all pur . Friends and Patrons ; . . and ' ' . . wish to. each and every' one " A Very Merry' Christma v;:::p 2? : - .... -..wescoxtcs pected visitors at this time, dropped in on the group during the after noon and presented each with a gift as a token of Christmas greetings. Guests at the party brought a Christmas gift (foodstuff), which will be turned over to the Associated Charities in brightening the Christ mas spirit for those who are less fortunate. At the conclusion, of the party, which was an event of merriment and enjoyment, the committee served refreshments. Aid Society Entertains Mrs. John MJicin, Mrs. M. B. Allen, Mrs. Wilbur Mansfield. Mrs. David Robinson, and Mrs. E. G. Ofe served as : hostesses at the First. Christian church Ladies' Aid society Wednesday afternoon. Around forty were served. Mrs. Everett Gooding served as program chairman and it was pre ceded by the group singing of Christ mas carols. A reading was given by Miss Norma Spahgler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sp&ngler. The title cf her reading was "Going Home for Christmas." Miss Evelyn Good ing was heard in a piano solo, "Sil very Echoes." Miss Norma Spangler sang a beautiful solo, "Oh Little Town of Bethlehem," Miss Gooding serving as her accompanist. The Plattsmouth high school girls' sex tette Avhich comprises Misses Maxino Graves, Billie Sylvester, Aileen Reed, Dorothea Duxbury, Gertrude Cloidt, and Wilma Nolte, sang two numbers. A luncheon was served by the committee in charge at the conclu sion of the program. From Friday's Dall Club Members Hold Party The Thursday afternoon II bridge club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Carl Ofe for their Christmas party. Two tables of bridge players Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr., MrB. John Sattler, Mrs. Herbert Schuetz. Mrs. E. H. Bernhardt, Mrs. L. S. Pucelik, Mr3. Carl Schneider, Mrs. C. H. Martin, Mrs. Carl Ofe entertained them selves by playing cards Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Schneider were awarded the prizes. The exchange-of-gifts feature was carried out by the club members. " Naomi Circle Party Mrs. S. J. Million, Mrs. Agnes Moore, Mrs. John Leyda, and Mrs. H. B. Perry served as committee members for the Naomi circle's Christmas party, which was held at the H. B. Perry home at 915 Granite street yesterday afternoon. Guests of the circle were Mrs. Fred How land and Mrs. George Brinklow. A Professor Quiz contest on Biblical issues took place with Mrs. Edgar Glaze as the leader. The guests arrived with their season's gift and they enjoyed exchanging them later in the afternoon. A luncheon was served .at the cli max of the society's December social event. Minnie Guthmann Entertains Mrs. Russell Harris of Omaha, and Mrs. Mead of Portland, Oregon Were the out-of-town guests at the semi monthly Bession of the Thursday afternoon I bridge club yesterday, wJu, returned home from Germany which met at the home of Miss Min nie Guthmann. Miss Dora Fricke, safely recently, was able to be pres ent with the group. Mrs. Carl Brown of Papillion and Mrs. R. W. Clement were awarded the. prkes. Mrs. Mead is a house guest of Mrs. Henry McMaken at Omaha. Entertained at Imperial A large family gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Davis in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Campbell and Mr. and Mrs. Alex Campbell ot Plattsmouth on Decem ber 17. A delicious basket dinner was served, prepared by all. The remainder of the afternoon was spent enjoying music and games. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sitzman, Steven, Richard and Leona; Mr. and Mrs. Levi Nedrow and Marjorie; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Clary, Mr. and Mrs. George Weiss and Don; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Drapes and Lloyd; Mr. and Mrs. John Splitt, Betty and Wayne and Mrs. Elsie Keep. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shopp also were callers in the afternoon. The guests of honor planned to leave the following day. Klassy Bridge Party The members of the Klassy Bridge club met last evening at the Hotel Plattsmouth dining room for a 6:30 dinner. The dining table was the center attraction at the hotel last evening, tall white tapers, a large candle placed in the center, and small lighted candles, as place cards were used. Bridge was played following the dinner and Mrs. Henry A. Schneider received the first prize; Mrs. Frank Bestor, second; Mrs. Frank Gobel man, third prize; Mrs. Emmons Ptak. Ace of Spades prize; and the special prize and honor prize was awarded to Miss Laura Meisinger. Through the compliments of Joseph Lapidus, the owner of the Hotel Plattsmouth, hot chocolate was served to the group at the close of the card-playing fea ture. Many and beautiful gifts of large variety were received by the ladies in the exchange-of-gifts event which took place in the dining room where a small decorated tree was placed. Large packages which were neatly wrapped were placed around the huge Christmas tree In .the center of the hotel lobby were later drawn by the members. Mrs. Frank Gobelman asd Mrs. L. W. Egenberger had charge of this extra and enjoyable feature. . Entertained at Dinner Thursday Misses Kathryn and Alice Jayne Grosshans entertained a group of their young friends at a very charmingly appointed dinner at the Grosshans home north of this city. The home was bright with the ChrhApas decorations and which were carried out in the table appoint ments. After the dinner the jolly party motored to the city and en joyed bowling and closed the eve ning with refreshments at the Tas tee Shop. Those attending were Misses Shirley Mason, Shirley Jacobs. Rose Mary Steppatt, Margaret Ann Pitz, Vada Brothers, of La Platte and the hostesses, Misses Kathryn and Alice Jayne Grosshans. C. Y. 0. Christmas Party ' The Holy Rosary church C. Y. O. boys met with Joseph and Frank Kvapil last evening for their Christ mas party at the Kvapil home at 1502 Main street. Guests at the occasion included James Kozak, Leonard Kalasek, Bernard Knoflicek, Bernard Kubicka, Aibin Chovanec, Charles Kozak, John Aschenbrener, Matthew Sedlak, John Slatinsky, Frank Asch enbrener, Louis Kratochville, Ter ranee McKenna. The group enjoyed the evening in playing pinochle and six games of BEST WISHES : from All of Us to All of You The friendship and patronage you have accorded us are wor thy indeed of our most hearty and sincere thanks . . as well as our best efforts to rightly serve. yoi during the coming year. . MERRY CHRISTMAS! The I. W, Egenberger; Agency . --my -Mkm the "ever popular" card sport was played. John Aschenbrener was the winner of the first prize; Joseph Kvapil, second; and Bernard Knofli cek, consolation. Two special prizes were awarded to James Kozak and John Aschenbrener were the winners of these. ' At the close of the card game the boys were all served a luncheon by Mrs. Frank Aschenbrener, Mrs. Jo seph Kvapil and Miss Mary Jaue Kvapil. Group singing followed the luncn eon and a number of favorite Christ mas hymns and miscellaneous songs were sung without accompaniment. Terrance McKenna led the singing. Sonhomores ' Hold Party The members of the sophomore class of the local high school enjoyed a very delightful social time last evening at the high school gym, the event marking the opening of the the party were that of a Christmas scene. A very entertaining program was arranged and presented by the class members, this opening with a piano solo by Wilbur Claus. A clever skit was presented by Bill Hula and Jerry White, which was much enjoyed by the group of classmates. Willa Syl vester gave a vocal solo as a part cf the program and Dorothea Mae Dux bury a very artistic piano number in the musical portion of the enter tainment. Wilma Nolte gave a read ing, "1940 Resolutions" for, the class members that was much enjoy ed. The members of the party had a fine talk by Milo Price, class spon sor, and Mr. Price was presented with a gift by Ralph Hilt, the class president, as a token of the esteem felt for the sponsor. The group enjoyed games for some time and later the refreshments that had been provided for the occasion by the committee. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing and which brought to a close a veryCdelightful occasion. The committees arranging the evert were: Refreshments Gertrude Cloidt, chairman; .John Soennichsen, Maxine Graves. Entertainment Dorothea Mae Duxbury, chairman; Willa Sylvester, John Slatinsky, Bill Cloidt. : Choir Holds Party , A very enjoyable time was had at the Fritz Kaffenbejger home last evening' when Missea Winifred, Vir ginia, and . Phyllis entertained the choir members of the St. Paul's Evan gelical and Reformed church at a Christmas party. The committee m charge of the affair was Mrs. Otto Pitz, Misses "Virginia Kaffenberger, and Kathryn Tschirren. Guests at the party included Mrs. John Woest Mrs. Wiley Sigler, Mrs. Otto Pitz, ; Mrs.- ; George Klinger, Misses Helen Horn, Phyllis Speck, Kathryn and Mary; Tschirren, and Edgar Kief. To the accompaniment of Mrs. Wiley Sigler the group all parti cipated in singing the numerous Christmas cr.rols. rhoir rehearsal preceded the group singing. Bingo was played later in the eve ning and Miss Winifred Kaffenber ger received the first prize; Miss Phyllis Kaffenberger, second; and Mrs. John Woest, consolation. Mis. Woest led the bingo. Mrs. Wiley Sigler also was awarded a prize for ;i game which was played by the group. The committee of three served re freshments at the close of tbe af fair. Following the custom at all Christmas parties the exchange of gifts took place. ' From Saturday's Dally Mrs. Mumm Hostess The Tuesday afternoon pinochle club met yesterday fcr their social event at the Fred Mumm home. Club members present included Mrs. Frank Guthmann, Mrs. W. H. Puis, Mrs. Val Burkel, Mrs. Henrietta Ofe, Mis. A Merry Christmas TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS! ."We wish you all the Merriest of -Merry Christmases, full of Laughter and Good Cheer! Viimpy's Inn Carl, 'Fat' aad the Boys (L;..i pifiilifi L. B. Egenberger, Mrs. John Schutz, and Miss Minnie Guthmann. Mrs. Guthmann and her daughter were the prize winners. Jitters Jitter Yesterday The Nu-Fu Jitter card club jit tered last evening at the home of Mrs. Raymond Bourne, who resides with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Bulin. The club's Christmas party was held in the recently-established recreation room in the top room of the Bulin home. All of the club members were present and each brought a gift which was exchanged. Miss Gertrude Vallery and Mrs. James Randolph were the prize winners. Cass County People Hurt in Auto Accident Mrs. F. H. Stevens, 46, of Elniwood in Critical Condition at Lincoln Hospital Others Injured From Thursday's Dally Mrs. F. H. Stevens, 46, Elmwood, was in "very critical" condition at Bryan Memorial hospital at Lincoln today along with five other persons, all seriously injured, as the rasult of a terrific head-on automobile col lision a mile west of Eagle, Neb , yesterday. Dr. H. B. Morton said of Mrs. Stevens, wife cf Rev. F. H. Stevens, 46, of Elniwood: "I never saw any one as generally battered in an ac cident and still alive." Her injuries included extreme scalp, face and body lacerations, ben? fractures of the nose, face, right arm and hand, the left knee and i both ankles. In the Stevens car, besides Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, were their daughter, Rosemary, 5, and Ed Bornemeier, 55, of Elmwood. Stevens bad fractured ribs and knee cap, and Bornemeier head and face injuries including a broken nose. The girl, while cut and bruised, was least seriously injured cf all. ; In the other car were Alex Sod 21 land, 56, Lincoln, driving, and Mrs. Maria Sto'.l. 39, Lincoln, who re ceived lacerations, possibly fractured ribs, and other injuries-, E. L. Haley of tha 'Atafe safety patrol,,'' who ! inv&tfs4tM ithf .col lision, said both machines had ap parently been moving "right down the middle of the pavement" and struck with a "sickening force." P.oth engines were pushed throus'a the dashboards. RETURNS FROM STUDIES From Thursday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Bocdeker of Murray were in Omaha this morning to meet their daughter. Miss Jane Eoedeker, who is returning from Cin cinnati. Ohio, where she has bean attending the Cincinnati Conserva tory of Music, one cf the leading musical schools of the United States. Miss Boedeker has made music her life work and ranks as one of the most brilliant young pianists of the svest today. She has studied in Taris with some of the leading pianists of the old world and this season has been at the Cincinnati school. She will enjoy the holiday season at Mur ray with her parents and brother, C. H. Bocdeker, II and family. From Friday's Daily Walter J. Wunderlich, Nehawka banker and Louis W. Ross of that place, were here today to look after some matters at the court house. GREETINGS As we approach the end of this eventful year, it is fitting that we express thanks to you friends on the farms, who have sold us the Cream and other produce and you friends in both country and town who have purchased our product Casco butter. You have contributed to our success . . and W2 wish each of you A Merry Christmas AND A Happy New Year PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY LOWER MAIM St. PKONE 94 g 7r- Edward Hadraba. who has been at Kansas Citv for a short tims visit- ing wun menus, has returned honw to spend the holiday season. Community Building Club ELECTED DEC. 23 1079 Allan McClanahan$50 Not Pd. 1741 Henry Krejci $25 Not Pd. Next Week $50 - $50 Racer Broken Segment Grape Fruit 3 for 25c Sacramento Choice Prepared PEUHES (in syrup) ui2fortgc Thompson Seedless RAISINS -fi &'g 2-lb. Pk- US Spare Ribs lean, Meaty 3 lbs, Pork Chops ffflz Choice lean, lb Center Cuts, lb., 15 Hamburger Freshly Ground iStf Beef Cuts. 2 lbs Pork Sausage lean Bulk 4 So 2 lbs. for Minced Luncheon Sliced or Piece Hi Per lb. Jlia' Oysters Fresh, Solid Pack (j!$f Quart, 370; lint Standard Quality TOMATOES No. 2 Cans 4 for 2 Vita-Rich Brand Pancake Flour Bag ....HC Sweet, Juicy Texas Marsh Grapefruit Seedless (86 Size) A Dozen, 230. Each m ECME BEAUTY APPLES Per lb. $1.49 Bushel Extra Fancy Jcnathans, 4 lbs Cauliflower California Snowball Per lb. 25c California Sunkist ORANGES Sweet, Juicy Seedless 9Q Medium Size, Dozen.- Large Size, doz., 270 Juicy Florida Seedless Oranges 4Qc Med. Size, doz. & U. S. No. 1 Louisiana Porto Eican Yams Per lb Fresh California Green Top Carrots c Large Bunch 2 for ' Amaizo Syrup (Golden) JClC 10-ib. Pail ..... S Amaszo Starch Corn or Gloss n Mb. Pkg. M White Lily Laundry SOAP Ex. Lg. Bars, 10 for $J Clicquot Club BEVERAGES 32-oz. Bottle. (Doz., $1.00) Plus Deposit Virginia Dare Assorted Beverages 4 for 25c (Plus Bottle. Deposit) Ad for Plattsmouth, Tues. and Wed., Dec. 26-27 Right to Limit Quantities is Reserved 10 Toggery to Start Clearance Sale Tuesday Coats and All Winter Goods to be Sold at Reduced Prices Starting Tuesday WATCH JOURNAL ADS! It's coining, folks! The LADIES TOGOERY Winter Clearance of all Ladies' Coats 'starts Tuesday, De cember 26, and continues until every garment is sold. AVe are offering this year greater values- at greater savings.' ' Here are just a few examples of the low prices: . All $10.00 Coats 9 5.9S All $14.95 Coats.,..,., 10.95 All $19.75 Coats 14.95 All $22.50 Coats.- 15.93 All $29.75 Coats-'-.; 22.50 All $39.75 Coats- 27.50 ' and that's not all. With each coat you get a Hat FREE. Be anions the early comers Tuesday morning for here are bargains you won't see dup licated anywhere. Other winter merchandise in our store will be greatly reduced. Watch the Plattsmouth Journal for further news about reductions on other mer chandise. You can buy all seasonal goods at most economical prices at THE LADIES TOGGERY, Shop of Personal Service. IYULETIOE JOY 1 19 3 9 We are Thankful for Many Things ThankfonJ . for your ; patronage and good will . thankful that our nation is at peace with all the:wbrld., Letrtrs-striVe to keep"1 It that way. Peace and Good . Will to All Mankind. BRINK HATCHERY Greetings of the Season . . with best wishes for your success and happiness thruout 1940. FROM GLEN HALLERY Implements i -T IS PLEASANT, -as we come toWhe close of 'the -- year's end", to recall your .. hearty -co - operation and "courtesies. Your frienflly associations with our folk3 is truly appreciated. At this tfme" we express our hear tiest thanks, and in closing wish , you a Merry Christ mas and a Happy New Year. Carr's SSakory Vottcatessen-jCunchconeito V S it Iff