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PAGE SIS MONDAY, ?m. 25. 1939 pxATTsaroETB; sutei - wx$3fctY jotxsNAi. Coronation Committee Does Hard Work Success of Event Due to Excellent Work of Mrs. L. S. Devoe and Her Staff of Assistants. Much credit la uue to the mem hr! of tht Kins: Horn Karnival coronation committee for their will ingness anl untiring efforts in ar ranging and decorating for the gala event. Mrs. L. S. Devoe served as the chairman for the coronation and her work was untiring. She was Neck Bones 4 Ac Fresh, Meaty, 3 lbs.. AV Boiling Bee f Qc Bib, Meaty. Lb Hamburger Freshly Ground fif Beef Cuts. 2 lbs 2S Pork Chops Ofc Selected, Lean, lb Minced Luncheon 13c Sliced or Piece Per lb. New 1939 Pack Kraut Fancy Long Shred in Bulk. Lb FISH BULL HEADS Fresh Minnesota Qffo Caught, 2 lbs WHITING Headless, Dressed, 3 Its 20c Campbell's Tomato Soup 2 for igc Glencoe Crisp Soda CRACKERS -fl KC 2-lb. Caddy ILQ? Brace's Grapefruit Juice ZL 3 for 2c California Bed Flame Tokay GRAPES Large Size Cluster Bunches. Per lb. U. S. No. 1 Fresh Idaho Bing-Faced Italian PKUHES Excellent for Canning 12-Bushel Basket Quart Basket, 10 CELERY Tender, Well Bleached Oregon. Large Stalk -V Yellow Onions U. S. No. 1 3 lbs. 10c 25c Large U. S. No. 1 Fancy Missouri Jonathan APPLES 6 lbs. $1.49 Bushel QUAKER OATS Cuick or Regular f3 Pp Large Pkg. 11 v Del Monte Sliced or Half PEACHES 2; 3 for 49c Sunrise Sweet, Mild COFFEE Mb. Bag, 14 3 lbs. Lighthouse Cleanser 3 Cans 39c 10c Haskin's Hardwater Castile Toilet gs6for25c Seminole Tissue "Cotton-Soft" SPPZQ 1000-Sheet 4 Bolls. isiiP Ad for Plattsmouth, Tuesday and Wed., Sept 26-27 (We reserve the right to limit nnan titles of the above items) ably assisted "by Lumir Gerner as co chairman and Misses Florence Belgh ley, Jessie Whelan. Wilhelmina Hen- rlcksen. Edith Solomon. Gertrude Vallery. Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom. Mrs Frank Mullen, and Mrs. John Sattler, The members of the costume com mlttee comprised Mrs. Frank Mullen and Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom as co chairmen. They were assisted by Mrs. William Woolcott, Mrs. L. S Devoe, and Mrs. Jacobs. The cos tumes were cut out and sewed by the ladies of the Sewing Center under the direction of Mrs. William Wool cott. Their generosity In donating their time to the preparation of these costumes showed evidence of cooper ation and willingness in making the coronation a success. The ladies who nartook in the donation of their time were: Mrs. Hillard Epler, Mrs Henry Klineer, Mrs. Esther Whlte- ly, Mrs. June Byers, Miss Minnie Kissling. Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Taylor. Mrs. Wocd. Mrs. Campbell, and Mrs.' Price. Mrs. John Sattler, Jr. served-as chairman of the committee whd took charge of the pages. She was as sisted by Mrs. William Schmidt mann. Airs. u. 11. Aiarun. iwrs. Charles Petersen also assisted the ladies In costuming these pages. Miss Wilhelmina Henricksen and Clement Woster were in charge of the princesses and knights and they were assisted by Misses Edith Solo mon and Marion Olson. Mrs. Charles Walden and Miss Ger trude Vallery were in charge of the countesses and counts. County Attorney Walter Smith served as ufe official greeter and master of ceremonies at the reception tendered the royal monarchs" of Kornland at the Hotel Plattsmouth. Assisting him were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knorr. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Kelley. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Davis. Lumir Gerner was the chairman of the platform and lighting commit tee and he was . assisted by Misses F'orence Beiehley. Jessie Whelan. Thelma Kruger. Lucille Ramel. Al bert Glaubitz. Jacob Cook. Neil I-an-cafter, and James Yeliok. Mrs. Clayton Cross was In charge cf the crown bearers and train bear ers. The master of ceremonies nt the coronation ball was Vincent Kelley. nresident of the Junior Chamber -of Commerce. Irrstessea were selected from the Junior Woman's club of which Miss Wilhelmina Henricksen was chairman. Her assistants were Misses Alice Hiatt. Marie Noltinjr. Neoml Day. Anne Knieke. Marion Olson. Edith Solomon, and . Mrs. Chrles Howard. The Junior Chamber of Commerce members and the Junior Woman's club members had charge of the hall decorations. Orville Kintz Dies Suddenly on Wednesday Prominent Besident of Community Stricken While at Daily Tasks, Dies Short Time Later. . The death of Orville Kintz, 59, occurred Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock following a heart attaek that he suffered a short time before while at his work as a contractor ' on a building near Murray. Mr. Kintz was taken home after he was taken ill and died a short time later of a severe heart attack, he having suffered from this ai'ment for some time. Orville Kintz was born at Decatur, Illinois. November 22, 1880, he spending his youth there and later moving west to Nebraska, where he located at Plattsmouth and was en gaged first . as a workman, in the local shops and later following his trade as carpenter and contractor in which he has been engaged since. Mr. Kintz was married on June 21. 1916 to Miss Katherine Kaffen brrger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Kaffenberger. who is left to mourn his passing. There is also sur viving twq sisters. Mrs. Will Kohne, Decatur, Indiana, Mrs. John Junk. Fort Wayne, Indiana; two brothers. Tohn Kintz, Decatur, Indiana, Eu gene Kintz, Vandevent, Ohio. The parents, step-mother, two sisters and four brothers preceded him In death. He was a member of the local council of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Kintz was a very genial and "leasant gentleman and will be great- y missed among the members of the family circle and the host of friends with whom he has been associated 4own through the years. In their oss the members of the family will have the deep sympathy of the many ild friends. VISITING IN CITY Miss Mildred Warner, of Miami. Florida, and her friend, Miss Pearl Kremer, of "Wapello, Iowa, are here to enjoy a visit at the home of Mrs. C. H. Warner and family, Mrs. War ner being an aunt. The ladies have been visiting on the west coast and the San Francisco exposition and are now returning to their homes While here Miss Warner expects to visit two uncles in this section, Wil liam Warner at Alvo and Frank Warner at Lincoln. The ladies will also visit the other relatives wbile In this section. Don't Put Off Your Buying till Prices Advance Early Buying Enables ladies Tog gery to Feature Low Prices on All Ladies Wear HONOR LOCAL MAN 7 to . IN CRITICAL CONDITION Chris Etzell, 36,. who has been : engaged in cutting wood for himself at the John Nottleman place south east of Murray, was severely if not fatally injured Friday while at his work. Mr. Etzell was preparing to saw wood and was driving a Ford son over a very bad ditch, when the 'machine was overturned, and he was caught beneath the machine. The ,heavy machine caused severe injuries land it was with difficulty that he was extricated from his position. The injured man was treated by Dr. R. P. Westover and It was found that he had suffered a fractured hip, a broken pelvis, a broken collar bone n.nd internal injuries. The Injured man was hurried to the University hospital at Omaha where an emer gency operation was performed at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The In jured man was in very critical con dition this morning. The American Red Cross Courier in their last issue paid a fine tribute to one of Plattsmouth's residents and his business firm. Edward G. Ofe and the Ofe Service station. The article was one covering the part that Mr. Ofe . and his station has played in the role of Red Cross first aid In this community for the past .two years. The station has a. fully equip ped first aid equipment and Mr.; Ofe personally has directed the work of giving. first aid at a large number rt auto accidents, many of these be ing among the most severe, in the state. - This is a well justified recognition at a piece of good work well carried "nit and in their nation wide publi cation the Red Cross has given the information to its workers of what a pell organized and alert unit can do In giving aid to the Injured and maimed on the highway in case of a wreck. There have been dozens of cases where the prompt work of Mr. Ofe persoaally and his unit have saved many from perhaps fatal ef fects of injuries. DIES AT LOUISVILLE 8HLY on There are many places in Cass county where you can sell your Cream and other farm produce but only ONE CREAMERY engaged in processing the product and supporting a pay roll. We always pay as much (if not more) for your Cream as any one, and believe that the added feature of our local payroll is worth some thing to the cream sellers of Cass county. Bring us your Cream and Produce. PLATTSnOUTH CREAMERY LOWER MAIN St. PHOXE94 The death of Mrs. ). B. Green. 69. occurred on Wednesday at Louisville where she has been making her home. Mrs. Green was formerly Olive Jennings and well known In this city and vicinity. She is survived by her husband. Ira Green, four sons and five daughters, Mrs. Edith Land is of this city. Mrs. Dulcia Darnold. Fort Madison, Iowa. Mrs. Sylvia Irwin. Louisville. Mrs. Mary Peterson, St. Paul. Nebraska, Mrs. Harriett Law rence Auburn. Silas Green, Ralston, Heston Green, Sedalla. Mo., Hillery Paul, Louisville. There are also three sisters and two brothers. Mrs. Arch Stephens. Auburn, Mrs. Dwight Val entine. Torrlngton, Wyoming, Mrs. Earl Cook, Albion. Thomas, Murray and Lee of Auburn, a number of grandchildren and great grandchil dren. Funeral services Friday, Septem ber 22 at 2 o'clock in Louisville. A WONDERFUL SHOWING The Ladies Toggery appreciates and wishes to thank the many hun dred customers and friends who vis ited the store during the King Korn Karnival. It is always a pleasure to welcome friends and show the new modes In- wearing apparel, whether you buy or not. at this "Shop of Personal Service." Ladies Coats. We have received sc many new styles on this morn Ing s express that time and space does not permit us to give you a complete outline of these new gar ments, but we ask that you come in and see for yourself." They are priced at 89.98. SIC. 95. $19.95 and $29.75. Children's Coats. Mothers, we ask that you come in and let us show you these coats made by the largest manufacturers of children's coats and priced below the present-day selling, quality of material and style that you never expect. Sizes 16, priced at 95.95 to $9.98. ' Just received a big shipment of Nelly Don dresses.- Cottons In all sizes, fl.98 'to'" $2.95; Rayon Crepes and Wool Spun, $5.95 to 97.95. ' Come in and try one on. Children's Wool Jackets. Sizes 3 to 6. Zipper openings. ' Special at only $1.98. Wool Jackets for the school miss in plaids and checks.' Sizes 14 to 20 These are smart in "the classroom or on the street. Priced at only 93.98. Every girl - wants a sweater and wlih the large assortment we carry. you will have no trouble finding your size and color. An outstanding as sortment of styles priced at 91.00 and 91.95. A Word About Prices It is inevitable that prices will go up. in fact many stores that didn t buy their Fall goods 'early have al ready raised. It will be the policy of this store NOT to mark up any item of merchandise in our stock or pur chased before market costs went up. We will (ontinue selling goods at our regular profit, regardless, and give you all the advantages of our. early buying. THE LADIES TOGGERY, Shop of Personal Service. Corn Exhibit is One of the Best in Many Years Corn Palace at 4th and Main Streets Proves a Real Attraction in its Fine Exhibits. SOCIAL CIRCLE CLUB WATERMELON EATERS Bill Wetenkamp was a busy man Thursday afternoon when he was bossing the watermelon eating con test and It is a safe bet that a bunch of boys are not yearning for any melon today. In the class over sixteen years. William Allbee was first, beating Don Martin, local high school student by bites, while Don Dooly was in hird place. In the class under sixteen years. Lester Baxter was first, Billy Kno flicek was second and Johnny An derson third. - CHARLES WOOSTER LOW The visitors and especially the lady visitors to the King Korn Kar nival have found an unfailing de light in the showing of needle and fancy work shown at the room in the Hatt building. Here the ladles of the county have gathered many really wonderful pieces of needle work that Is a tribute to their skill and artistic ability. If Crocheted bed spread, tible covers Ben J. Stein, secretary of the and many articles are to be found as Norfolk Chamber of Commerce, was well as quilts that showed infinite J n tbe cfty Friday with several o work in the making on the part of, the members of the civic organiz 1 Vrnm Friday's Dailv Friends and relatives here of Charles Wooster, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wooster, were In formed yesterday of his serious con dition at a St. Louis, Missouri hos pital. Mr. "Wooster, has been ill since Tuesday. Sept. 12.; He was taken to the hospital on Friday. Sept. 15 and since his removal there he has gradu ally grown weaker Members of the family from a close distance were called to his bedside this week. Mrs. Frank Prohaska of this city is a sis ter of the sick man. ! The general outlook: of Platts mouth's corn crop seemingly shows little evidence of experiencing a hot and unseasonably dry year, accord ing to the numerous entries that are now on exhibit at the Korn Pal ace, which is this year located on corner of south Fourth' street, second door east of the Journal building. The well known and most widely grown hybrid corn Is the prevailing type of corn on display. Six booths, each advertising and displaying their types of corn, have exhibits in the building. Some of these are: 1. Rob See Co. Weatherproof Fiink's "G" Hybrids corn. Local dealers for this variety of coin are Leonard Stoehr of this city and John Hobscheldt of Murray. The Rob See Co. will hold a Field Day on the Donald Born farm, three miles west of Platts mouth, September 29. Free eats. 2. Sterling Ingwerson is the local deal er for the "Pioneer Hybrid" seed corn, which is also represented. This booth submitted the information that the national cornhusklng con test will be held at Lawrence, Kan sas on November 3. 3. "Iowealth Hybrid," which is represented by Herman Meisinger of Mynard, was the third booth advertising another hybrid product. 4. The "De Kalb Hybrid" seed corn is well represent ed among the corn classifications Among the various entries In the corn raised was one that John Val lery raised with a John Deere equip ment. 5. "Steckley's M. L. (Moews Lowe) Hybrid" corn was seen by hundreds who have passed the booth. This type of hybrid is one of the newest types out. It is a deep kernel. soft textured corn which would make good feeding corn," says E. G. Steckley of Weeping Water. C. The 3ixth and last type of hybrid on ex hibit was the "Pfister Hybrids." The Freshmen Economics class of the local high school was represent ed at the Korn Palace exhibits.. The entry was in the nature of needle work and foodstuffs, which were canned. Mr. Paul G. Rupert, resident of the Nebraska Masonic Home, has on display a number of artistic ex hihits. An all vegetable basket form ed Into a floral bouquet was designed and made by Mr. Rupright. A home made picture, the objects consisting of a well, home-made covered wagon find a home, was formed out of eleven "olora of corn. The frame 13 made of pine cones. A corn cob aged fifty-six years Is on displav. A. C. Carey being the exhibitor. Mr. Carey has had this cob since 1883 and is still in good condition. The Norfolk Packing Co.. the honey exhibit of Chas. Warga, and many others that are familiar to f!ass county peonle are shown in the Korn Palace. The varieties of fruit vegetables, and other . products which show the effects of a favor able year are enormous this year. "Don't miss seeing the exhibits at the Korn Palace," says James Hall, who has had charge of this particular phase of the King Korn Karnival for many years. Tuesday, September 12th the Lew Iston Social Circle club met at the country home of Mrs. Harry Gobel tnan with, Mrs. Roy Becker assisting. The president, Mrs. Harry Gobel man opened the meeting in the usual procedure with the reading of the minutes and the penny march, which takes place every meeting to raise funds to get flowers for the sick. Quite a lengthy business session was held. A new secretary and treas urer was elected, to take the place of Mrs. David Kendall, who has to ?ive up club work under doctor's or ders. Mrs. Herman Comer was put h her place and Mrs. Ezra Albin took Mrs. Comer's place as song leader. : Mrs. R. E. Foster and Mrs. Albert Carr of the Union club were present and gave short talks on what their club -planned for the ensuing year. The club also enjoyed having several other visitors. The hostesses did themselves proud with their enter tainment, especially the delicious lunch with . generous helpings of orange sherbet, angel food cake, wafers and iced tea. The club Is holding their third annual barbecue at the Community Center Wednesday, Sept. 27th. Every one come, bring1 your own meat and bread, and what ever you want. Any one can come Just so you bring eats and come prepared to have a good time. The time will be between 6:30 and 7 o'clock. CLUB REPORTER. OC8AL From Thradya p&n?-t "' ' Tendered Shower Mrs. Gallen Rhoden and Mrs. George McGraw served as hostesses at a miscellaneous shower tendered In honor of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Clifford Kirkpatrick, formerly Miss Ella Rhoden who was married to Mr. Kirkpatrick at Glenwood, la., on Thursday, August 17. The occa sion was held at the Gailen Rhoden home at 1012 Fourth avenue Sun day afternoon, September 10 and was attended by a large group of the young people. Bingo was played during the afternoon and Mrs. Glen Carneal. Mrs. Charles Mendenhall cf this city, and Mrs. Ralph Maddox of Ogallala were the prize winners. The recent bride was showered with num erous household gifts as tokens of congratulations from her relatives and friends. A number of out-of-town guests were in attendance at the shower. OLD TIMER HERE LEAVE FOR NEBRASKA U. Robert Woest. William Evers. Jr., and Burton Rishel left Thursday morning for Lincoln to begin their studies at the University of Nebras ka for the coming year. The young men are all rooming together this year. FOR SALE Fourteen-foot row boat and .12 gauge Western Field pump shotgun. Call 137 after 5 p. m. or see Floyd Yellck. Louie Kohrell, for many years a resident of Plattsmouth, came up from Nebraska City this morning to enjoy the King Korn Karnival and to meet his old time friends. His granddaughter. Marjorie Pfann, is also a visitor here for the carnival and parade. HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Miss Jean Wurl. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wurl. of Pomona. California, is in the city to enjoy a visit with her uncles. E. A. and B. G. Wurl and families and Is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Wurl. Community Building Club ELECTED SEPT. 23 Andy Snyder, not A. J.$50 Not Paid Tom Ruby $50 PAID Sept. 30 $50 - $25 N. C. KNOCKS OFF ASHLAND From Saturday's Dally Last evening the Nebraska City high school football team cleaned i'p on the Ashland team that last year was kicking their rivals In this section around the gridiron. The score of 38 to 0 for the Oteans. The Nebraska City team plays here on November 10th. GUESTS AT KORN KARNIVAL Mr. and Mrs. E.' N. Curtis and daughter, Mrs. Clarice Petersen of Auburn, Nebraska are in Platts mouth enjoying the Korn Karnival. While here they are guests of Mr and Mrs. Orville Obernathy. NORFOLK VISITORS HERE tp, pisoees their owners. lation. enjoying the highlights of the I "This show has been sponsored by King Korn Karnival. The Norfolk ! the King Korn Klub and the ladles neople are visiting a number of the of the St. Paul's church very kindly 'activities of the various cities that have looked after the operation of are holding these fall festivals In the place, which la no small task. i eastern Nebraska. PAID FOR POULTRY EGGS CREAM We are in the Market for Springs Special Prices Open Every Evening Bring In Your Produce! HOME DAIRY Conveniently Located 5th and Main Center of fcmineii Section WE DELIVER - PHONE 23 AND 24 This Ad for Tues. and Wed. GOLD MEDAL 'Kitchen Tested FLOUR $.69 Batr m Boss Flour 4.49 48-1 b. bag SQUARE DEAL Flour . 43-lb. Bag ENERGY Flour 24-lb. Bag PILLSSURY'S BEST FLOUR S1L&Q 48-lb. Bag .$1.09 5Qc IGA BRAND Gelatine DESSERT 3 Pkgs. for. . Be Apple Butter IQA FANCY 4 At 2-lb. Jar ...... IQA BRAND Tuna Fish 2 Cans for 33C Pork & Beans Swift's Tall HflC Cans, each AU 9-oz. Can, 5 Tomato Juice SHURFINE HOC 50-oz. Tin X.V' Fancy IGA SLICED Pineapple 9fc No. ZVz Can fk Gets clothes up to 15 whiter GIANT Tomato Soup CAMPBELL'S fjn Per Tin Santos Peaberry Coffee Per lb 17c Oleomargarine SAVORY 0C 2 lbs. for Save Coupons! FIRST PRIZE Kominy 3 No. 2Vz Cans. SHURFINE Cofee 1-lb. tin 25c 25c KELLOQG'S Corn Flakes QHc 2 Pkgs. for tW and Cereal Bowl Free! Tomatoes for Canning bushel 750 Delicious Apples, 7 lbs. for 250 Grapes, fancy Tokay, per lb 5t Brussel Sprouts, per lb. 150 Potatoes, good size, clean, 15-lb. peck. .250 Small to medium Potatoes, 15-lb. peck . . 150 riEAT DEPARTRZEHT Wilson's Minced Ham, per lb 150 Wilson's Certified Lard, 2-1-lb. cartons . 200 The New Secret Process lard for Cooking and Shortening Prime Rib Short Cuts, per lb.. 250 Bring in Your Coupons This Week for Free Lard IT t r .