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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1938. PAGE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SOT - WEEKLY JOUBNAL Ihe Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTSKOUTE, NEBRASKA Entered at Postoffice, Plattsmouth, Neb., as second-clis raall matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR IN FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers llrins in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond 600 miles, 3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. City Council Holds Its Regular Meet Last Night Will Not Push Steps to Tear Down Perkins House Recreation Head Would Create Skating Pond. The city council lacl evening held their closing session for 1938 in the semi-arctic atmosphere of the city hall and proceeded rapidly to the handling of the routine matters that demanded their attention. A communication was received from the L. W. Egenberger Agency, official handlers of the city rental property, the report showed that $227 had been collected and $64.83 used in repairs and the balance $162.17 turned over to the city treasury. The League of Nebraska Munici palities notified the city of the an nual dues and on motion the sum of $20 was approved for membership in this organization. The League of Nebraska Munici palities also had a lengthy communi cation regarding the plan proposed for the taxing of salaries of muni cipal officers and employees under the income tax and also the taxing of municipal and state bonds, now exempt. The proposed income tax provision would cover all salaries from 1026 to the present time. After some discussion of the matter it was decided to have the city attorney write the congressmen and senators to oppose the bill as it would have a very bad effect on the market for municipal securities. Police Judge C. L. Graves report ed that for the week of December 15th there had been three arrests and these prisoners had been ' sen tenced to work on the streets. Councilman Webb of the tax and property committee, reported that there had been much sentiment ex pressed against tearing down of the Perkins House building and accord ingly it would be left intact. Chairman Tippens of the streets, alleys and bridges committee, report ed that the street work was now well caught up and ready for winter. Mayor Lushinsky in discussing re moval of dirt from the new Chicago avenue tewer job, stated that several private parties wanted dirt but that they would have to pay the cost of loading and hauling the same from the avenue. Chairman Schutz of the fire and water committee, reported that he had ordered the securing of chains for the new fire truck so that they could use the truck on the hills in the snowy and icy weather that K The Plattsmouth Journal . on KOIL Every Saturday noon at 12 sharp, items from your home town newspaper are broadcast over your favorite radio station, KOIL, as The Community Editor Speaks 12 Noon Every Saturday KOIL might be expected from now on. Mayor Lushinsky stated that Elmer Sundstrom, recreational director, had asked permission to use Athletic park as a skating pond, proposing to have it flooded and placed in shape for skating use for the young people of the community. Many of the coun- cilmen pointed cut that the work would require rez.1 cold weather and also that it would be necessary to see the water corporation for use of the water. It was voted to allow the re quest of Mr. Sundstrom as far as the city was :oncerned, he to take the matter up with the park board. Councilman Webb stated that one of the residents of the city had sug gested in the event the Perkins House was torn down that a city swimming pool be created there on the site. I Councilman Vroman asked that ja probe be made of why the radiators on the second floor of the council chamber failed to function and see why the radiators did not carry the necessary hot water to heat the coun cil chamber. It was voted to have someone hired to go around and check the electrolier globes to see that they were all securely fastened as two had been blown off in the high wind of Msnday. The members indulged in a short discussion of the matter of the sale of the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co. to the hydro interests bf the state, but there was nothing that could be done tX this time to more adequately protect the city's inter ests. Mayor Lushinsky presented the name of Ed J. Meisinger as a mem ber of the city cemetery commission to replace Rev. G. A. Pahl, removed from the city. Mr. Meisinger was confirmed by the unanimous vote of the council. ... The council had a very lengthy discussion of the claim of the Turk Summerville Insurance Co., over the unpaid compensation which covered firemen in the service of the city. Mr. Summerville was present to dis cuss the matter but no agreement was reached and the matter will again be taken up with the company to look to a settlement of the claim. The following bills were ordered paid by the council: League of Nebr. Municipal ities, dues . $ 20.00 Paxton-Vierling Iron Works, suplies. Chicago Ave. 22.60 Ira Clinkenbeard, truck hire, Chicago Ave. 26.46 C. Crawford, truck hire, Chi cago Ave. 46.76 C. E. Markham, truck hire, Chicago Ave. 50.33 George Taylor, street work, team 54.92 Ivan Taylor, street work 41.63 John Kubicka, street work, team . 5.20 John Kubicka, cleaning sts. 18.60 John Kubicka, 6treet work . 16.00 D. L. RameL tractor work 20.03 L. B. Egenberger, brooms .70 Warga Hardware, supplies, Chicago Ave. ' 34.80 E. J. Richey, material. Chi cago Ave. 17.75 MYNARD COMMUNITY CLUB The Mynard Community club will 'meet on Friday evening. December 30th at 8 o'clock. The members of the club are urged to be at the com- jmunity club house at 7:30 for a business session. It. A. Kirkpatrick i will lecture at 8 o'clock on the na tional parks of Utah "and Arizona. The public is cordially invited. Xdoseososoooooscosccoo S OLD MAN n Is Still Ahead of Us! BEAT HIM TO IT WITH ONE OF 0UB, . . . s Good Warm Overcoats All Wool Price is Only $17.50 I WESCOTT'S S Whert Quality Counts HIQTEB Christmas Day is Extensively Observed Here Two Day Holiday Maies Possible Many Home Gatherings and Reunions. The Christmas day of 1938 in this city found ideal conditions in weather and a two day holiday made possible a great many home gather ings, large numbers coming here to join their relatives while many of the local people took advantage of the occasion to visit with their rel atives and friends at distant points. The festivities opened Saturday evening with the Sunday school pro grams in many of the churches, the Methodist, Presbyterian and Chris tian churches all having excellent programs arranged and participated in by the young people of the school and church. There were several Christmas playlets given by the pupils of the Sunday school as a part of the evening program. In each case the youngsters had the pleasure of a visit from Santa Claus at an appropriate hour in the evening. The religious services at the local churches opened with the Saturday night observances at the St. Luke's Episcopal church at 9:15 and at the midnight masses held at the St. John's and Holy Rosary Catholic churches where large congregations were present to attend the mass and to receive communion. The sermons Tarried impressive messages of the Christmas season and the birth of 'he Savior. During Christmas day there were -nany beautiful and impressive ser vices held at the Christian, Presby terian, St. Paul's Evangelical and Methodist churches where the Christ mas message was presented in the -eimons and the musical program orovided by the choirs. At the Meth -dist church a new plan was used at the morning service in which the Sunday school hour was absorbed in to the regular church service and which permitted the services to be closed at 11 o'clock and giving ample time for all to reach their home in time to prepare for the Christmas dinner festivities without haste. Carol singing was enjoyed by the young people of the community at an early hour Sunday, they visiting several sections of the "city" "to carry the story of the nativity in song to the residents of the community. FIRST LADY GIVES UP HIGH HAIR WASHINGTON. Dec. 2S (UP) Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt has given ;ip that modified high hair-do that brought so many protests from her fi lends. The curl-rolls right in the middle oi her forehead and over her ears 'aave disappeared. , Instead, her hair is now parted on the right side, with soft waves back over her ears, somewhat fluffier than her hair-do of last winter. The back hair is drawn into a soft small knot at the nape of her neck. THEATER HAS "CRY" ROOM DUNKIRK, O. (UP) Mothers who bring their babies with them to the newly remodeled Dunkirk theatre no longer need to leave the show when junior starts to cry. William Day, owner and operator of the theater, has installed a sound-proof obser vation room to accommodate mothers and their infants. Closing Out Sale As I am leaving for California. I p.m offering at private sale at farm 2Y2 miles west and three-quarters of 1 mile north of Murray, the follow ing listed articles, at prices shown: Ice box, $4; Singer sewing ma chine, $15; New Estate range, $50; kitchen cabinet, $5; oak dining set, 15; dark oak china cupboard, $5; davenport and chair, $15; day bed. '.cmplete, $5; upright piano, $15; Congcleum rug. 9x12, $2; dresser. $2; two steel beds, including mat tresses, $6 each; new Dexter power washer, $50; De Laval separator (12), $15, and other articles. Lawrence Leonard, Phone 4517, Murray Exc. 2-50 CASH PAID FOR ANY DEAD HORSE OR COW 50 per 100 lbs. for Dead Hogs Fop Prompt Service, Call The Fort Crook Rendering Works Ft. Crook, Nebr., Market 3541 We Pay AM Phone Calls. So,ejAi From Tuesday' pally Have Family Party Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Trilety had as guests on Sunday their son, O. E. Trilety of Phoenix, Arizona, a rep resentative of the U. S. department of justice as well as Mr. and Mrs. Fred Trilety and family of Omaha. Guests at Rice Home Mrs. Carl Matheasen of Sioux City, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzpatrick and family, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Smith of Auburn and Henry Rice of Murray, spent Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rice. Sr. Here for Holiday Mrs. H. II. Northcutt and family of Omaha were here Monday to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs, John W. Crabill. Mrs. Northcutt being a sister of Mrs. Crabill. Christmas at Omaha Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Vallery, daughters Marie and Gertrude, and Mrs. Elizabeth Thurman spent Christmas day and ate Christmas din ner with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peter son of Omaha. , Here for Holiday Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartek and family. Mr. and Mrs. Will Bartek and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Schiessel and family and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sprieck and family were guests on Christmas at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Born. Visit Here With Relatives Mrs. Anna Zracken of Chicago, who has been visiting with her cousin, Miss Anna Warga, of Omaha, was here Monday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Jess F. Warga, the former a brother of Miss Warga. Mr. and Mrs. Warga were guests of Miss Warga at Omaha on Christmas. Dinner at Becker Home Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Becker were hosts Sunday to a large group of the members of the family circle to en joy the fine Christmas feast arranged. Mr. and Mrs. John Sattler, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Schmidtmann, Jr., and Janice, Mr.4 and Mrs. George Wallinger and daughter. Ha, of Ash land and Mrs. Louise Bauer comprised the family group' , - ' ' Have Christmas Party Mr. and Mrs. l. C. Jahrig had a very pleasant Christmas gathering at their home Christmas day. Guests were Mrs. Jah rig's brother, A. C. Doering and family of Omaha and Mrs. Esther Ha A of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Henry! Woster and son, Stephen, Mrs. Frank Lillie. Mr. and Mrs. Justus Lillie and son David of Seward. Nebr.; " and Betty Louise and Wendall Marshall of Council Bluffs, Iowa. L , Neighborly Nine Party The Neighborly Nine Christmas party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gansemer Dec. 18. The evening was spent in playing ninochle and bunco. Winners of prizes were, in pinochle, Mrs. Don Harris and Mrs. i Chester Wiles, in bunco. Mrs. Lawrence Leonard and Don Harris. 1 Our Christmas rxchango was held after the games and it was enjoyed by all. Delicious refreshments of sand wiches, cake and ice cream were then served at the close of the party. Another party was held in Novem ber at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Newton Sullivan, pinochle being played. A very good time was enjoyed by all. Reporter. Pleasant Christmas Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Robert K. Patton had a very pleasant family gathering on Sunday at their home In the outh part of the city. They had with them for the traditional Chrst mas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patton and son, Robert. Dean Patton of Chi cago, Miss Ida Patton of Omaha and MiB3 Ruth Ann Patton. Greetings were also received from other mem bers of the family at distant points. Christmas Announcement The home of Mr. and Mrs. II. F. McNiff, 227 So. 15th street, Lin coln, was the scene of a very delight ful family gathering on the Christ mas holiday, gathered! to enjoy the family dinner and as well the an- . . - -- Thomas Wallinir Comrjanv ? . r Abstracts of Title I ? Phone 324 - Plattsmouth A. Jt. nouncement of the forthcoming mar riage of Richard McNiff and Leona Schneider, both of Lincoln. Those who attended the event were Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Almgren and son, David, of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gould and son, David, of Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McNiff of Franklin, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Woolcott, of Plattsmouth.' Mr. McNiff, whose engagement waa announced, is a nephew of Mrs. Woolcott. A Birthday Party . A birthday party in honor of little Janice Elaine Wiles was held at the Tiome of Mrs. Chester Wiles. The. little cake that was a feature 'of the afternoon had just one candle cn it. When lighted it delighted the little tots. Every one of the little friends of Janice present were given a large balloon at the close of the party. Janice received many beautiful gifts. One year olds present were Marilyn. Leonard, Murriel Leonard, Ella Mary Nlelson, Barbara Ann Sullivan, Jerry Sander, Betty Jean Sander, Tommy Albert. The mothers present were: Mrs. Lawrence Leonard, Mrs. Harry Niel son, Mrs. Newton Sullivan, Mrs. John Sander. Grandmothers present were Mrs. Henry Albert and Mrs. Ted Wiles. Delicious refrshments were served at the close of the party. Mrs. Wiles was assisted by Mrs. Alvadore TU son. Egenberger Family Party The home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger was the scene of a most enjoyable family gathering on Christ SENSATIONS! No dress sale you've ever seen can possibly have prepared you for the sur prises in store for you here. It will pay you to come in today. n i i ii J i.MIH Jlllll1 .IJ itt..! - ;rl, lli J .AhM V WOMEN'S DRESSES Original $3.98 and $4.98 Dresses in sizes 1 2 to 20 and 38 to 48. Priced for quick disposal at $2.98 Original $5.95 and $6.95 Dresses in a complete size assortment and color range. Clearance price $3.98 Dresses that originally sold for $7.95 and $8.95. Regular as well as half sizes. The season's favorite styles and colors. Sizes 12 to 20, 162 to 26l2 . $6.98 WS Fur CHILDREN'S SNOW SUITS and COATS The snow suit season is just starting. These are exceptionally low prices. HELLV BOH PRESSES Values to $1.93 - - Sacrificed at $i.'49 Value to $2.98 - . Sacrificed at $1.93 Values to $5.98 . . Sacrificed at $3.98 Values to $7.98 ; . Sacrificed at $5.98 mas when all of the children and their families were here for the day to enjoy the fine Christmas dinner that marked the occasion. Those here were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Egenberger and sons, Bernard and Henry, Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Egenberger and son, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter and Bev erly of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Egenberger and Mrs. Mary Weckbach of this city. Hold Family Party ' Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt mann, Sr., entertained Christmas for a number of - the membess of their family circle, a most delicious dinner featuring the occasion. The guests were Dr. and Mrs. Carl Schmidtmann, Dr. and Mrs. George Schmidtmann and little daughter, all of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Goos and daughter, Harriett. From Wednesday's Dally Noltings Entertain Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nolting enter tained at Christmas dinner Sunday evening at their beautiful country home. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tritsch and son -Bobby, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tritsch and sons, Dick and Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Don Seiver and daughter Donna Bee, Isa belle Rainey and Fred Tritsch. The feature of the delicious dinner was a large turkey which had been sent to Mr. and Mrs. Nolting by Fred Tritsch from Sioux City where he is now located. Honored on Anniversary December 24 marked the 57 th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Van Sant, members of the Masonic Home. Immediately before the Christmas program at the Home Women's and COATS Starting December 31, at The Ladies Tog gtry, we have the after-Christmas spirit to ward your pocketbook ... as shown below! No Layaways No Approvals These Prices Cash ALL CHILDREN'S COATS ALL Children's Coats sizes 7 to 14, values to $7.95 reduced for quick disposal to . . . $3-98 and $4-98 rangre of sizes. To clear Trimmed Originally $25.00 and $29.95. Your choice. . $3-98 to 69c - r PLATTSIWOUTHf NEBR. on Saturday, a lovely cake was pre sented to the two in honor of the event. They also received many other fine gifts. is Mr. and Mrs. Van Sant were mar ried on December 24. 1881 at Omaha where they resided for fifty-two years. Mrs. Van Sant is 78; Mrs. Van Sant is 77. Christmas Party Thursday night the members of the church - choir and the teachers and officers of the Christ Lutheran church Sunday school enjoyed a line "after trimming the Christmas tree" supper at the home of Mrs. A. Lentz. Party and Caroling Sunday night at 7 o'ejock the young peoples classes of Miss June Keil and Mrs. A. Lentz of the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church, and some friends went taroling to the homes of aged and sick in the com munity, returning at 9:30 to the church parlors which had been at tractively arranged in the theme of the holiday season. The evening was spent in playing games. At the close delicious refreshments were served. It was a lovely party and each member of the class fully on joyed the caroling and entertain ment. Those attending were: James. Flor ence, Kathleen, Ruth, Betty and Norma Schafer, Clarence, Forest and Mildred Engclkemier, Viola Bornemeier, Robert Albert, Arlene Engelkcmeier, Robert Meisinger, Gerald Keil, Ellen Kaffcnberger. Ma rie Lentz, Joe, Gerald and Harold Puis, Walter, Gilbert, Freda Forn- off, Emmons Meisinger, Wilma Fried- rich, Katheiinc Ilild, June Keil, Mrs. Lentz and Mary Terryberry. a ' JU '-X. Mm Vomcn & Hisses' GOATS SPORT COATS, originally $9.95 and $10.95. Smartly styled of all wool fab rics, warmly innerlined. Sizes 1 2 to 38. Priced for quick disposal . . $6.93 FUR-TRIMMED COATS. Also some sport coats, originally $10.95 to $12.95. Wool fabrics, warmlv innerlined. Good $7.S3 FUR-TRIMMED and SPORT COATS that sold at $16.75 to $19.75. Sizes 14 to 44. Now only .... $13.S $4 - 98 MILLINERY EVERY Lady's Hat in our millinery depart ment must be cleared and for quick clearance, we have assorted them into three groups, at $1.00 1.49 ERY row 4 32 Soeeososes sosoooooooooooccj