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PAGE SIX John Ledgway, Old Resident, Called To Rest Passed Away at Home on Wlntersteen Hill Saturday Evening: After Ill ness of Several Weeks. John Ledgway, 75, passed away Saturday evening at the family home on Wlntersteen hill after an illness that has covered the past four weeks and In which time he has been gradu ally growing weaker until the end. Mr. Ledgway has made his home in Plattsmouth for the past fifty-six years and was a man universally esteemed by those who had the pleasure of knowing him and to whom his passing will bring a most sincere regret as he will be greatly missed by those with whom he had been associated. John Ledgway was born In Shipley, England, May 13, 1S64, and when a youth of nineteen years he came to the United States to make his home, ;oming in 1882 to Tabor, Iowa, where he remained for a year, coming to Plattsmouth in 1883 where he enter ed the employ of the Burlington rail road in the local shops, where he was employed for a period of thirty years, leaving the railroad work to enter employment as a machinist in private companies. In the last few years he has retired from active duties, y Mr. Ledgway was married at Plattsmouth on November 30, 1890, to Miss Julia Schmidtmann, who pre ceded him in death June 23. 1924. One daughter. Mrs. Jessie Baker, also preceded the father in 1934. There is surviving the passing of this good man five daughters and two sons, Mrs. William Kraeger, of near Mynard, Mrs. Andrew Snyder, Miss Helen Ledgway of this city, Mrs. Louis Hesse, of Los Angeles, Mrs. George Hasse, of Omaha, Clar ence E. Ledgway, clerk of the dis trict court, of this city, and Jack Ledgway, of Chicago. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets, conducted by Dean Stephen McGinley, of the Trinity cathedral of Omaha, the deceased having been a member of the Episcopal church since his childhood. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery beside the wife. ' See the goods you Tuy. CalaTog but how about th ooods when descriptions are allurlna enough, you aet themT Dr. George LeRoy McCIun GRADUATE VETERINARIAN Telephone No. 40 Louisville, Nebraska WEDNESDAY' JULY 5th ONLY IF USEE to HOUSE WIVES Yes, absolutely free for just coming m! No obligation to bujr We want you to see the new CONSERVADOR-i?o tell your .friends to helo us public ze this amazing Backed By YEAR Ill Phis every Guarantee Plan IFAKLEY FUTODTWE 111 South Sixth St. Phone 21 Plattsmouth, Kebr. CiAL From Thursday's Daily Eight Mile Grove Aid Mrs. Jake Meisinger and Mrs. John Albert served as hostesses at the meeting of the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church ladies' aid society held Wednesday afternoon, June 28 at the church parlors. Despite the threatening weather a large crowd was in attendance at the luncheon. A short program preceded the luncheon at which time Rev. A. Lentz read one of the Biblical scriptures. The Schaffer sisters were heard in two vocal numbers. Inkler's Club Picnic The Inkler's card club members held an all-day outing Tuesday at the Henry Starkjohn cabin, six miles northwest of Plattsmouth, the outing being in the form of a picnic party. The occasion was a no-host affair and all of the members, nine of them In all, were at the cabin to enjoy the day. The members commenced the day with a steak fry at high noon. In the afternoon the ladies amused themselves by playing bridge and Mrs. Henry Starkjohn received the highest honor, and Mrs. Emmons Ptak was given the second honor. Following the supper hour, they again played bridge and the same women who were chosen as winners for the afternoon were again pro nounced the lucky, winners of the evening bridge. The following ladies, who were present to enjoy the day. returned home at a late hour: Mrs. Fred Bourck, Mrs. Fred Lugsch, Mrs. John Woest, Mrs. Raymond Larson, Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom, Mrs. Emmons Ptak. Mrs. Henry Starkjohn, Mrs. Robert Cappell, and Mrs. Frank Cloldt. Christian Aid Program The June aid society meeting of the First Christian church was held yesterday afternoon at the church parlors with Mrs. George Stones, Mrs. Harry Rainey, Mrs. Alvin Smock, Mrs. William Gochenour, Mrs. John Gochenour, and Mrs. Ora Sell serv ing as the hostesses. The commit tee members reported a remarkable attendance record. The program, which always pre cedes the luncheon hour, was in charge of Mrs. E. G. Ofe, who served aa chairman. Misses Norma Spangler and Phyllis Jane Speck rendered a vocal number, "Back of the Clouds." Miss Evelyn Gooding serving as their, accompanist. Mrs. E. G. Ofe gave the reading. "The Girl I Loved" by Tames Whitcomb Riley. A piano duet was given by Misses Phyllis Speck "and Evelyn Gooding, cousins. The Speck sisters, Shirley and Eidell, sang a vocal duet, "When Pa Was Courtin Ma," Miss Gooding again serving as accompanist. Har old Moore gave the reading. "I Ain't IP M D L C CONSERVADOR REFRIGERATOR SAVES TIME! SAVES SPACE! SAVES MONEY! PHILCO has developed a new, revolu tionary electric refrigerator with an amazing patented, shelf-lined inner door that gives extra capacity, marvelous con venience, double front apace ... storm door protection for added economy. other desirable refrigerator feature! SEE ACTUAL DEMONSTRATION IN OUR WINDOW TODAY! Dead Yet." "My Blue Heaven," and "It Makes No Difference Now" were the two vocal numbers sung by David Robinson, with his guitar as the accompaniment. "Poppyland Ex press" was a reading given by Miss Patty Taenzler. daughter of Rev, and Mrs. J. W. Taenzler. Following the program the com mittee in charge served a luncheon to the guests present. From Friday's Daily Mrs. F. R. Gobelman Entertains Mrs. Mollie Gobelman entertained the Delta Deck card club members at her home last evening. Bridge was played and Miss Mar garet Scotten won first prize; Mrs. Henry McMaken. second: Mrs. Lora Lloyd Kieck, consolation. Mrs. Gobelman served refreshments at the close of the party. Thursday Afternoon II Club The Thursday afternoon bridge club II met yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. W. V. Ryan. Due to the absence of Mrs. L. S. Pucelik, who is in New York, and Mrs. Hilt Martin, Mrs. Walter Tritsch and Mrs. Martin O. Webb served as substitute guests. The afternoon prize winners were Mrs. Herbert Schuetz, who won the niches t honor and Mrs. Walter Tritsch. who won second honor. At the close of the afternoon Mrs. Ryan served a luncheon. Thursday Evening Club The Thursday evening' club met with Mrs. Fred Sharpnack last even ing and was attended by two guests, Miss Marie Horn and Mrs. Richard Beverage. Prize winners were Mrs. Walter Tritsch, who won first prize; and Mrs. Rudolph Iverson who won second prize. At the close of the card playing, Mrs. Sharpnack served a lunch. Masons Are Honored . Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mason return ed to their home today in Republican City, Nebraska, after having spent five weeks visiting with their many friends and relatives in Marysville, Missouri, Omaha, Ashland, and Plattsmouth. While in Plattsmouth they were guests of Mr. Mason's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. William Mason and family, grandfather, John P. Fattier, Sr., as well as the other num erous relatives' here. This is the couple's first visit to Plattsmouth since their marriage which was per formed on March 26. Mrs. Mason was formerly Miss Lucille Gifford. Mr. Mason is stationed as an athletic coach in the Hayward high school. During their visit they were feted at many dinner parties, showers, and numerous other welcome parties. Mrs. Jess Warga entertained at a lovely family luncheon on Sunday, June 18 at her home at 124 North 11th street honoring her nephew and his wife. That evening Mr. and Mrs. G rover Cundall entertained at a 6 o'clock dinner In honor of her brother and his recent bride. A num ber of Omaha friends and relatives were present to honor the couple and Miss Inez Cundall of San Francisco, California who was here for a visit recently. Those present at the din ner were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mason of Republican City, Mr. and Mrs. Rae Peterson. Mr. and Mrs. Rae Cundall and children of Omaha, Miss Inez Cundall of San Francisco, and Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cundall. On Friday, June 23 Mrs. Levi Raikes entertained at Ashland in their honor. On Tuesday, June 27 Mr. and Mrs. Clemens Koke, uncle and aunt of Mr. Mason, entertained at a lovely dinner party at their home south of Plattsmouth Guests at the dinner Like every commodity that's sold today, there are different grades of Butter. And it may in terest you to know that month-in and month-out the year "round, on tests, CASCO BUTTER rates a place right up at the top on the scoring sheets. For the sake of a penny or two, you can't afford to compromise quality. In sist on Casco at your gro cer and accept no substi tute. Made in Plattsmouth from Cass county cream! PLATTSrjODTIl CREAMERY LOWER MAIN St. PH0XE94 PLATTSMOUTH SEMI WEEKLY J0TO7AX . I 1.,-. Included Mr. and Mrs. William H. Mason and family, Mr. and Mrs. Grover Cundall and family, Mrs. Tell Billion. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Koke all of Plattsmouth, and the newlyweds, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mason. During their stay they were guests of Mrs. Charles Lohmann and Mrs. Harley Burdick of Omaha. Last evening Mrs. Jess Warga, Mrs. Grover Cundall, and Mrs. W. H. Ma son entertained at a miscellaneous shower at the Jess Warga home in honor of Mrs. Mason. Eighteen guests were present. The recent bride received many lovely gifts. The evening was spent in writing advices for the bride as well as Jotting down recipies. At the close of the party the hos tesses served a luncheon. From Saturday's D&ny- Two-Square Bridge Club Mrs. Frank Rebal served as hos tess to the Two-Square Bridge club members at her home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Edgar Newton was the only guest present. The bridge winners were Mrs. Henry Starkjohn, first; Mrs. Cyril Kalina, second. The Ace of Spades prize was cut by Mrs. Edgar .New ton. Refreshments served by the hos tess ended the afternoon party. Nu-Fu Members Meet The Nu-Fu Jitter's card club met last evening: at the home of Mrtf.- Rex Bourne on North Sixth street. One guest, Mrs. Howard Hirz was pres ent. Two tables of pinochle was play ed during the evening and Miss Margaret Ann Vallery received first prize and Mrs. Howard Hirz, second. The evening ended with refresh ments served by the hostess. Entertain for Matthew Miller Friday evening at their home In Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. J. Leonard Mei singer entertained at dinner for Mr. Matthew Miller, nephew of Mr. Mel singer, Who leaves Sunday evening for Washington, D. C, Mr. Miller will take up a position in the de partment of census. Those who en joyed the lovely dinner and the pleas ant opportunity for the farewell visit with Mr. Miller were his par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Ludwig Miller of Omaha. Miss Laura Meisinger, an aunt,- of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger. Workers Class Picnic The Workers' class of the First Christian church held their class pic nic Friday evening. June 30 about four miles south of the city. They till came with well-laden baskets. The rr.en amused themselves by playing horseshoe until the supper hour. Games were played, everyone having a fine time. Those present at' the picnic were: hev. and Mrs. J. W. Taenzler and children, Bobby and Patty; Mrs. Agnes Royer and son, Herman; Miss Betty Cadwell; Mrs. Ruth Gochenour afd sons; Mr3. Clarence Keil and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mansfield: Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phil lips and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Al vin Smock and daughter; and Mr. and I.Irs. William Gochenour. Mrs. McGraw Feted at Shower Mrs. George McGraw, who wag for merly Miss Barbara Rhoden before her marriage on Friday, June 16 at Union, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower tendered her by her mother, Mrs. Gail Rhoden at the Rhoden residence at 1012 Fourth avenue. The shower took place Thursday evening, June 29 and thirty-nine guests from Plattsmouth and vicinity were present to shower ;the recent, bride. The guests were entertained and amused in participation of a number of games suitable at such an occa sion. Mrs. Rhoden, the hostess, awarded prizes during the evening for the winners of .these games. The first, second, third, and fourth prizes were awarded to Mrs. Arley Lester, Miss Josephine Campbell, Mrs. Thomas Mendenhall, and Mrs. Glen Carneal, respectively. Mrs. McGraw received around fifty gifts as greetings from the guests present and those who were unable to attend. A luncheon was served at the close of the party by the hostess, assisted by her daughters. Misses Ella and Clara Belle Rhoden, and Mrs. Charles Mendenhall. Mr. and Mrs. McGraw obtained possession of their new home at 129 South Fourth street Friday,' and where they are now residing. Mr. McGraw is an employee in the local U. S. Engineers office. Shower for Bride Friday afternoon a group of the ladles residing on North 8th street and vicinity, gathered at the' home of Mrs. Edward Brubaker, the event being a . misceallaneous shower for Mrs. Anton Bajeck. The marriage of Mr. Bajeck and Mrs. Grace Willis took place on Monday at Paplllion. In honor of the event the guest of honor received a large number of very attractive gifts that she will long cherish as remembrances of the friends. At a suitable hour dainty refreshments were served by the hos tess. Those who attended the event were Mrs. Carl Hofaker, Mrs. Martin Peterson, Mrs. J. R. Stlne, Mrs. Her man Tiekotter, Sr., Mrs. ' William Rummel, Mrs. Carl Kopischka, Mrs. Fred Druecker, Mrs. Max Fitzmayer, Mrs. Herman Hough, Mr3. Brubaker, Mrs. Bajeck and four little girls who also enjoyed the shower. P. T. A. Benefit Party Held The Parent-Teachers' Association of the St. John's school sponsored a benefit card party last evening in the club rooms of the St. John the Baptist church. The committee that was in charge of the party was Mrs. Elmer Webb, Mrs. Chas. Ault, Mrs. I. L. Kocian, Mrs. John Hadraba, Mrs. Fred Rea, and Mrs. Emory Doody. While a larger crowd was anticipated there were eleven tables of cards played, nine of pinochle and two of bridge. A prize for each individual who held the highest score at every table was given. The table, where Edward Gradovllle, Cyril Kalina, Chas. Ault, and Emil Koukal were seated, was the scene of a peculiar instance, one that seldom occurs in a four-handed Dinochle that of 1500 trunms in clubs held by Mr. Gradoville. In ad dition to that Mr. Gradoville held 300 pinochle three times during the course of the evening. The two-table bridge winners were Mrs. Henry Starkiohn and Miss Minnie Guth- mann. The following were the pin ochle winners at the party: Frank Smith. Hugh O'Brien, Charles Ben nett. Mary Holy, Mrs. Elmer Lohnes. Mrs. Cyril Kalina. Mrs. Joseph Mc Maken, and Mrs. Frank Koubek. The special prize for the evening was awarded to Dr. W. V. Ryan. The evening culminated in the serving of a luncheon by the com mittee members mentioned above. GREAT NATURE LOVER Jake Rachman, in his interesting column. "Town Tattler" in the World-Herald, tells of a former Plattsmouth man. Dr. Carl F. Schmidtmann, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann of this city: "Omahobbies: If you pass Gray stone House, Loveland, and see a turkey gobbler trotting along after a man that would be ur. uari r . Schmidtmann, whose profession is healing foot troubles but whose avocation is making friends with wild life. The gobbler, a month old, comes at the doctor's whistle, just like a little dog. As a reward, the doctor catches bugs, grasshoppers and worms for the turkey s meat courses. No bird language is unin telligible to the doctor who con verses with his feathered guests. Trees, bushes and plants also en gage his attention 'and his friends are loaded down with specimens he has raised for them. Botanist, hu manitarian, lover of nature you 3hould know Dr. Schmidtmann." MARJ0RIE FITCH TO ' VISIT CALIFORNIA FAIR From Thursday'a Dally Miss Marjorie Fitch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitch, Sr., left this afternoon for North Platte to be with her brother-in-law and Bis ter, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Jewell. Sat urday the trio will leave for Cali fornia where they intend to spend several weeks visiting their many friends out on the coast. While in California they will take in the San Francisco world's fair before return ing to Nebraska. WILL UNDERGO OPERATION From Thursday's Daily Charles Gradoville, Sr. is leaving Friday for Omaha where he will en ter the University hospital for treat ment. It is expected he will undergo an operation for the removal of a cataract from one of his eyes, a mal ady that he has been suffering from for many months. EIRTH OF NEW SON The announcement has been re ceived here of the birth of a seven pound son to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Lar son of this city, at Ravenna, Ne braska, on Wednesday. The mother and child are reported as doing nice ly. SAY HITLER TO VISIT DANZIG BERLIN, June 30 (UP) Usually well-informed sources asserted today that Adolf Hitler plans to visit Dan zig between July 20 and July 30. From Friday Dally Dr. L. F. Kunkel of Weeping Wa ter was a visitor in the city today to look after some matters of busi ness at the court house. Phone Printing orders to No. 6. Garden Club Has Interesting Meet Last Nite Fine Program Given and Motion Pictures Shown by Dr. ' P. T. Heineman. The Plattsmouth Garden club members met last evening at the Hotel Plattsmouth dining room for their June meeting, a very large attendance being present. Mrs. Luke Wiles, Garden club president, presided. The business meeting was taken up by the reports of the various committees. Mrs. E. H. Wescott was present and gave a re port on the "National Council of State Garden Club's Magazine." She reported that the National Council is ten years old, and at their recent meeting held in Colorado Springs, Mrs. Fred Grouseman of Omaha was chosen as area vice-president, an of fice that eives her the position to supervise the Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska area. "Forty-two states are organized in this council," stated Mrs. Wescott. It was voted to enter a float in the King Korn Karnival parade this year. The members were also urged to save all of their seeds from their garden flower for the work in the county done by the junior club work of which Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr., is the chairman. Following the business session Dr. P. T. Heineman showed pictures, not alone of Pella, Iowa, where over a million tulips were in bloom at one time, but he also showed the pic tures of the Heineman home. He has taken these pictures mostly this spring. Both hlms were very mucn enjoyed by the large group present. GO TO CAMP STRADER Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Larson motored to Crete Thursday where they took their son, Raymond Jr., and Leon L. McCarty, Jr., to Camp Stra- der, where they will enjoy a two week period of education and entertainment in this outstanding boy's camp. The boys were very agreeably sur prised when they reached camp to find that they were assigned Stephen Devoe as their councellor while in the camp. Each cabin is assigned eight boys and the locals had been placed in the cabin where Stephen was assigned as councellor. The group at the camp will go to Lincoln on the 4th of July to enjoy the national AAU track meet to be held at the University of Nebraska. BOY PORN TO BULGER FAMILY Friday evening, June 23 a boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Bulger at the Clarkson hospital In Omaha. Miss Verna Leonard, local librarian and who is an aunt of Mr. Bulger, was in Omaha Thursday to visit Mrs. Bulger and the baby and she found them In very satisfactory con dition. The baby is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Bulger of Omaha, the latter being formerly Miss Nellie Leonard of this city. WARD WHELAN'S RELATIVES TO SPEND SUMMER HERE Ward M. Whelan, who resides at 114 South Ninth street, has as his guests Mrs. Roy James and son, Ned, the former being a sister of Mr. Whelan; and Mrs. J. D. Manning and baby daughter, Marilyn Kay, niece and grandniece of Mr. Whelan, all of Rockwell City, Iowa. The Iowa party arrived last Saturday and are plan ning to be here'for the greater part of the summer. HAS EARLY TOMATOES While Joe Solomon has been hand ling tomatoes at his market for the past few months, Wednesday he dis covered that the tomatoes in his own garden were ripening and ready to eat. This Is unusually early for the local tomatoes to ripen as they usual ly are not ready until the latter part of July. RETURN FROM CAMP From TlumIy Tan County Treasurer John E. Turner drove to Blair this morning where he will secure his daughter, Dorothy Jean, and Helen Hiatt, who have been there attending a summer con ference of Presbyterian young peo ple. HAS INJURED WTRST Merle Jones, an employee at the H. M. Soennich8en Co. store, suffered an injury to his left wrist Thursday when he snagged it while opening a barrel In the Black & White grocery. He was immediately taken to the office of Dr. R. P. Westover where the Injury was treated! MONDAY, JULY 3. 1939. EOXING LESSON POSTPONED Owing to the fact that the athletic lessons held under the auspi3es of the American Legion, falls on Inde pendence day, Tuesday, July 4th, the lessons are postponed until Friday. July 7th. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE: All modern dwelling lo cated at Eighth and Main Sts. P. O. Bex 38, Plattsmouth. Jy3-2tw Boiling Bee RIB, Meaty iffJc Choice, Lean, 2 lbs. JLIP Hamburger Freshly Ground )OC Beef Cuts. 2 lbs Lean Center Cuts, 15c 19 lb. End cuts, lb. Bcc Steak Tender U. S. Graded 4 Jq Shoulder Cuts. Lb A Fancy Sugar Cured Bacon Backs 4Zc Whole or Half, lb : AJf Minced Luncheon or RING BOLOGNA 4 On Selected Per lb. jLEt0 Apricots 1AC No. 10 Can LJ 3 Cans, $1.15 Apple Butter 39c 3 Cans, $1.15 SLICED (Gallon) PEACHES JPC No. 10 Can 5P 3 Cans for $1.00. Del Monte Crushed PINEAPPLE fiTc No. 10 Can tPP 3 Cans, $1.92 Pioneer Vacuum Packed COFFEE QQc l ib. Glass Jar 4CJ FANCY FRESH CALIF. Apricots 24-lb. Lug $1.49 Full Qt Basket 15 CALIF. RED BEAUTY Plums Large Square Basket 39 Quart Basket 150 SUNKIST VALENCIA Oranges Juicy California HllAn Med. Size, doz. it New Cabbage Fresh, Solid Mississippi Lb. 5 Fresh California Green Top Carrots Oc 5 Bunch; 2 for ' Grapes Fancy, Sweet 4 fit Seedless. Lb. JLU' Red Crown Brand Potted Meat No. ii Can 3 for flj Kellogg's Whole Wheat Biscuits fko PkgV Heavy Red Jar Rubbers -..JltUT Reg. Pkgs. . 3 for Mason Jar Caps -fl c Carton of Dozen JJ. . Big 4 White Naptha SOAP 10 Giant Bars.. (We reserve the right to limit quantities of the above items) Ad for Plattsmouth, Tues. and Wed., July 4 and 5 We Close at NOON Tuesday!