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fAQE TWO PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOTTENAL The Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY AT PLATTS3IOUTH, NEBRASKA entered at Postoffica. Plattsmouth. Neb.i at gecond-ciass mail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAH IN FIEST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers lirlng In Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyontf 600 miles, $3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per year. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. 1 AVOCA NEWS The Avoca Garden club met with Mrs. Caroline Marquardt .Monday. A delightful dinner was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Hallstrom and Mesdames Henry Smith and Elmer Hennings were Lincoln shoppers last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Win. Dehning and Mrs. Elmer Corbin and Mrs. Edwin Terrell were shoppers in Nebraska City Saturday. December 5 marked the birthday of Edwin Terrell and they had as guests for dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Corbin. Fred Marquard shelled a part of the ear corn he has been accumulat ing at the elevator, in order to make room for more. John Everett and family of Union spent a day last week in Avoca as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Terrell. Dick Bruner, who lives south of town, shelled his corn last Tuesday. The grain was delivered to the Mar quardt elevator. Mrs. Henry Stutt spent several days last week in Lincoln visiting her children, who are attending the University of Nebraska. ' Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Terrell had n nice visit Sunday with their nephew and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Everett, of near Union. Robert McDonald and family were at Manley Sunday, where they visit ed at the home of Robert's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar McDonald. John Marquardt and Will Kuntz were in Lincoln Tuesday on business, going to secure some parts for the repair of Mr. Kuntz' automobile. Earl Freeman, wife and son were guetsts last Sunday at the home of Mr. Freeman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Freeman n Weeping Water. Rev. R. P. Hall, .who has been $ the Bryan Memorial hospital in Liij coin for some time, has been improv ing and was expected to arrive home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Corbin had as Thanksgiving dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dean and family of Weeping Water and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Terrell of Avoca. Gilbert Nutzman underewtn an operation at the Bryan Memorial hos pital in Lincoln for acute appendi citis, from which he rallied nicely and now seems on the road to re Partly Modern House Two Lots Good Location Pay Down $150 Balance Like Rent I i mm . . i mm W ' iimi I I ! Ill 1 iu33 fcSS CHRISTMAS SPECIALS! $2.00 PERMANENT . . $1.75 $2.50 PERMANENT . . $2.00 $3.50 PERMANENT . . $3.00 Lovely Soft Wave and Curls with Any Style Hairdress ( Shampoo, Haircut and Fingerwave Included ALL PESMANENTS GUARANTEED ; SHAMPOO and FINGERWAVE : . . 50g Medicated Oil Shampoo and Wave . . . 60c 50c MANICURE With 'Revlon' Polish . . 30c These Prices Good Untit Christmas PHONE 3137 FOR APPOIIjTMEHTf - Hollywood Beauty Salon 2nd Float Bates Book Store Bldg., Phone 137 covery. He was taken to Lincoln by Dr. J. W. Brendel, who returned home in the evening following the operation. - The birthday of Mrs. John.Ruhge was celebrated last Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Neu raeister. Those present were the families of Walter Stoval and John Runs of Talmage. Monte Lum was a visitor at the home of his nephew, Clyde Lum, at Verdon on Thanksgiving day as was Miss Madeline Lum, teacher in the Avoca schools, who is a daughter of Mr and Mrs. Clyde Lum. Mrs. Caroline Marquardt had as Thanksgiving day guests Harry Mar quardt and wife, John Marquardt. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel, Fred Marquardt and family,. Miss Selma Marquardt, all from this vicinity, and the A. L. Cockcl family of Omaha. ' Mr. and Mrs. G. F.' Mohr and children of Hamlet, are , visiting, at the William Gollner and Marion Pittman homes. On Sunday a dinner was held at the Gollner home in honor of the Mohrs." Others present included the Pittman family and Miss Dorothy Gollner, of Lincoln. .: Mrs. Rachel Everett entertained at a dinner party at her home Thanks givin'g day. Those present included her daughter. Miss Leona Everett, and Silas Everett, of -Avoca, and the family of C. W. Everett, of Weeping Water.i, A number did not ;come,' but waited until Sunday, so as not to overtax Mrs. Everett, who is past 7 G years of age. Those there for din ner on the latter day were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Everett and son John, and Grandpa Dixon of Omaha. ' To Retire January 31st As stated last week, W. H. Bo gaard. who' has been postmaster in Avoca for the past nineteen years, hajxbme to the age. when retirement hdm Wecome mandatory and on Janu ary 31st is scheduled to step out of toffide wifh retirement pay amount ing to a portion of his regular earn ings. During the time between now and when he retires, an examination will be held and an eligible register es tablished from which a successor to Mr. Bogaard will be named. Mr. Bogaard has made a splendid postmaster, throughout his years of service, always pleasant and accom modating and he. will be missed by patrons. ATTEND BASKETBALL . CLINIC From Friday's Dai- .'. r This morning Coach Bion A. Hoff man, Captain Ed Smith of the Plat ter high basketball team. Bill Stein kamp and Donald Wall, departed for Lincoln to attend the basketball clinic that is being held at the uni versity. Coaches and players from many of the schools over, the state will be present to take .part, in .the meeting. Coach .W. H. Browne- of She University of Nebraska, will have charge of the sessions. Cass county nas no ton3ed In debtedness, as. like the state, we have paid cash fop our hard sur faced roads and other improve Tie.nl.q as we went. Large Audience;'' Hears Gbncert vat High School Music Department Present Very Fine Program That Affords Opportunity of Hearing All Sections. . J : The attendance at the annual fall concert, which the music department of the Plattsmouth high school gave at the auditorium last evening, ex ceeded previous years' . records. The concert, which commenced at 8 p. nr., featured the high school a cappella choir and the . high school senior band. ; r - : The a- cappella choir opened the program with three songs: "The Bell," a French folk song; "Czecho slovakian Dance Song," a Czech folk song; and "Cheriubim," Song No. 7 by Bortianski. Mrs. David Fowler, Jr. served as accompanist for the a cappella choir. The sopohomore girls' sextette, which comprises' Gertrude Cloidt, Wilma Nolte, Dorothea Duxbury, Juanita Sigler, Billie J. Sylvester and Maxine Graves, sang two numbers: "TJntil," Anonynjqus and "Ciribirim" by Pestalozza. . . Misses Juanita Sigler, Whipple Leonard, .Robert Cclc-r and' Richard Livingston formed the clarinet quar tette and the numbers played by this group were "Deep Purple," by De Roge and. "The Rosary;" by Nevin. Miss Ruth Westover served as the accompanist for the- sextette and quartette numbers. Four more numbers were rendered by the a cappella choir, these being "The: Echo, ong." by DiLasso; 'A Violin is Singing," a Ukrainian folk song; "Cqssack," another Uk rainian folk song; and "Cheriubim Song" by Tschaikowsky. Three, songs were sung by the high schocl boys' octette "Winter Song" by Bullard; "Kentucky Babe", by Geibel; and "My Nebraska," Mrs. Fowler being their accompanist. Members of ' the octclte are Geraldi Hennings, Lawrence Lamberson, Bruno Reichstadt, Ralph Stava, War ren Allbce, Allan White, Bill Knorr, and Joe York,. i ' : Allan White, popular and .bril liant musician, was heard in a cornet solo "Where My Caravan Has Rest ed." Miss Ruth Westover was the accompanist. , . .A tarjtonc horn solcj'was .alj fea tured on, the jrogram and Miss Elea nor Giles.' iJostgradttalfc JJt tb high schocl, gave the number "Mighty Like a'Ttose" by Nevin. The Plattsmouth high school band members were present, and played several selections, the first of these being a medley of Plattsmouth high school pep songs. Such numbers as "Plattsmouth Will Shine Tonight," "The Beer Barrel Polka,' and "We Are Loyal to You Plattsmouth High'V were favored. The marches "Swing ing Along;', by Johnson, "Young Am erican" "by Weber, and "China Clip per" by Kleffroann were rc-ndexed by the band. "Devotion" (Chorale) by DeLamater was another number given by the band. Of - special entertainment was a number given two times in suc cession was the. "Drumsticks" (Nov elty) by Edwardsand this was ably given by Carey Marshall, son of Mr. ?nd Mrs. C. A. Marshall and Junior Drum Corps major. "Tune In" (OvertureV" by Davis was also featured by the high school senior band. In the last number that the band rendered they were assisted by the baton twirlers Misses Shirley Wall ing, Miriam Fricke, Rachel Mc Makeii'and Robert Traudt. ' The Plattsmouth high school senior band-is composed ol the following members: . ; J' : ' High School, Senior. Band Clarinets , Robert Cole, John Conis, Richard Hitt; !ick Livingston, .Whipple;- Lecnard, , Robert Nickles. Marvin Pctereil, AHeen , Reed., Bill A. Christmas Natural . ; . and a Special Price-" $.95 tWescott's q." Where Quality Counts Bath lobes 1 Fort . 8 it 8 " 1 Robertson, Willa Sylvester, Earl AVe"( larid, Juanita" Sigler. ' ' ' : ' - Cornets Dorothy.. Bailey, Ray mond Evers, George Jacobs, Raymond Johnson, ..Ruth Ann Nelson, Billie Potter, Mary Rishel, Donald Skalak, Sanford Short, Allaji White, Donald Martin, Joe Noble. . . , - Trombones Howard , Baker, Don ald Leonard, Joe RIcMaken. . - Basses 'Granville Sigler, Paul Ruffner. Percussion Carey Marshall, La Verne Rice, Albert Richards, Cole man O'Brian, Bernard Richter, Ralph Parkening. Tenor Saxophone Ralph Stava. E-Flat Alto William Hitt, Donald Steppat, Mary Hilt. Baritones Eleanor. Giles, Merle Shryock, Allan White. PerplexerJ?..Then May We Suggest That Ycu Shop at the Ladies Tog gery, the Store that has All Sorts of Gifts for 'Her' You will find it easy to select her gift here from our large and com plete stocks. ' '. Robes and House Coats Luxurious looking taffeta and rayon satin house coats with many features usually found in only much more expensive garment's, choice of 'wrap-around or zipper styles. Colors are American Beauty, Royal Blue and Dusty Rose. Sizes 12 to 20. $3.95 and up. Hosiery The cherished gift. Fem inine hearts thrill to this famous Munsing hose, excitingly sheer, yet enduring in wear. In beautiful gift box at 83S $1 and 91.25 pair. Dancettes She'll love these, be cause of the many feminine touches that add to their beauty. Plain tailored and lace trims. Your choice of colors and size, 91 and 91-98. Silk Pajamas You'll marvel 'at the beauty of these silk pajamas and say, "How Can they do it?" Priced at 91.eS to 92.98. New Dresses in Holiday shades Dove Rose, Mignon Blue, Peacock and Aqua. These dresses are design ed in dressy types for holiday wear. 93.95 to $8.95. Our Coat Department is showing new and outstanding values in Win ter Coats Sport type or Dressy Fur trim, priced at 97.95 to 939.95 and sold on our budget plan. Come in and visit the Ladies Tog gery this week and see the many out standing gifts for her.; You will find our 'Personal-Service-' to shoppers is more than just eomething to talk about in our; ads. 7.. ; - THE. LADIES TOGGERY, . Shop of . Personal Service. RULES ON EMPLOYERS' PAYROLL CONTRIBUTIONS LINCOLN, Dec. 9 (UP) The state unemployment ewapeiisation division revealed details today o.f a "Christ mas present." which' will be piven to more than 1,000 Nebraska employers and - will save them approximately $1,166,000 in 1910 payroll contribu tions. . State Labor Commissioner V. B. Kinney notified 3,400 employers sub ject to the law of the plans for ed ministerinp the "Employers' Reward Program," which will scale down con tributions for those meeting certain requirements. ... . Approximately one-third of the em ployers, whose contributions cover about 63 per cent of the workers under the law, are expected to bene fit by the plan. Those who fail to meet the qualifications will continue, paying the 2.7 payroll tax ne:t. year, but the others will receive rates rang ing from 1 to 2.5 per cent. The re duced rates shall ba given employers meeting such qualifications as benefits must have been payable from their reserve funds durirg ths preceding calender year; total contributions with benefits deducted must equal 7 per cent of the 1939 payroll. . rTT" AiiOTHER BIG JOIltJ DEEHE SHQTJ VEDN ESBAY, DEC. 13th 7 P. K1- Free Lunch After the Show 'Bring Yqui? Families Murray, Local Couple En joy a Fine Southern Trip Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Newton Returned Last Evening Following a Trip Through the South. From Saturday's Daily Following a six-day fall season va cation trip, which was largely spent in the south, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Newton, who were married in Sep tember, returned to their Platts mouth home last evening. Mr. and Mrs. Newton left for the south Sat urday, December 2 and ' motored through Missouri, Arkansas, and Mississippi before reaching Louisiana, v, here most of their sightseeing was done. While in Arkansas the Platts riouth couple stopped at Van Buren and saw the home of Bob Burns, the fan ous comedian on the Kraft Music Hall program on Thursdays. It was there that Mr. and 'Mrs. Newton saw some of Bob's loving relatives his grandfather whom he calls 'Grandpa Snazzy," his uncle whom he addresses "Uncle Slug," and his aunt whom he delights in calling "Aunt Boo" on hi3 radio programs. The Newtons also visited in Free port, Louisiana where they saw the famous Barksdale flying field, which is considered the second largest air port in the world. From Louisiana the local people went to Texas and spent some time with Mr. Newton's sister, Mrs. Harry Dailey and family in Henderson, Texas. Mrs. Dailey was the former Miss Lettie Newton. On their trip to Plattsmouth Mr. and Mrs. Newton took the route north by gcing through Oklahoma, Kansas, and then Nebraska, reaching their home town safely last night. They brought back many , pictures that they, were able to procure. While down south 4hey caw many souvenirs but were unable to bring back any. The trip was of the ut most enjoyment to the happy couple and served as a honeymoon trip them. to ENLARGE KODAK DEPARTMENT The Weyrich & Hadraba drug store, long known as one of the lead ink kodak and, photo supply houses in this section of the state, is now enlarging . this department of - the store. '-;;-.-' A fine new show case has been placed in the kodak department of the store and which will be used tor the display of the large stock of cameras and kodaks that are carried by the store. The stock is very large and em braces a wide range of cameras from the latest type of movie camera for the lover of photography to the small er and simpler models. Mr. E. J. Weyrich, one of the proprietcVs of the store is himself a real enthusiast in this line of work and has a great collection of artistic pictures that he has made on trips and journeys through the west as well as many "stills" that have won wfde recognition for their beauty, His great interest is a very valuable j class. She explained in an interest aid to the customers in purchasing ( ing manner Biblical characters and a camera or kodak as his experience 1 scenes. makes him a real adviser to the shopper. TO UNDERGO OPERATION From Saturday's Dairy Bernard, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Jackson, was taken to Omaha this morning whera he en tered the Clarkson hospital for a mijior operation. The young man has suffered for some time from the ef fects of a hernia and it is to relieve ths that the operation was found necessary. . Nebraska THANKSGIVING IN SOUTH Honoring Tampj guests, a Thanks giving holiday dinner was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin E. Greene Jr., in LakeWorth. Enjoying the day and evening; were Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Wilcox, Miss Marilynn Wilcox, Miss Nordelle Dug ger; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Sindelar, Misa Kathryn Mae Sindelar, Tampa, Fla,; Mrs. Mayola B. Baughn, Robert L. Propst, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Greene, Jr., Elvin F,. Green 3d and Johnie Peacock. Lake Worth (Fla.) Leader. Christmas IS Evidenced in the Business Section Show Windows and Stores Are Re flecting the Near Approach of the Holiday Season. That the Christmas season is near at hand is to be found reflected in the show windows in the business as well as in the store interiors where the stocks of Christmas goods are to he found in profusion. A large number of the business houses have arranged special Christ mas windows that are a real treat to see and offer a tempting array of the many things that might go to make a very happy Christmas for someone. The atmosphere of the holidays is also shown in the interior of the stores in the business section where holiday goods are now on display and affording opportunities to the early and careful shoppers to secure their pick of the stocks. The stocks range from the most practical Christmas Sifts to the toys and trinkets that make happy so many and especially the youngsters. ATTEND DUNBAR MEETING From Frilava t)fTT Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell S. Devoe, snd Mrs. Anna Murray motored to Dunbar, 1 Nebraska last evening where they attended the initiatory meeting of the Dunbar Eastern Star , chapter. Honored guests at that meeting were Mrs. Van Andel, grand worthy ma tron, of Lincoln, and William Coch ran, grand worthy patron, of Auburn. Mrs. Ralph Anderson, worthy ma tron of the Dunbar chapter, presided at the meeting. TJie meeting's un usual occurrence wa3 the initiation of Mrs Anderson's husband into the Eastern Star order. Mrs. Anderson is a daughter of Mrs. Murray, the matron of the local Masonic Home. Accompanied by Mrs. Devoe, Ray mond Cook sang a group of solos dur ing the evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Janecek, the former the worthy patron of the local rhantnr. wpro alsn nrpsent at the.Vllea to attend. meeting. TALKS TO STUDENTS Mrs. William Baird gave a very interesting talk about the history of the "Old Testament" to Miss Whalen's sophomore "World History class and to Mr. Gerner's English II Bob Mrasek introduced the speaker and at the close Dorothea Duxbury expressed the appreciation of the class. Join the Journal's growing list of Semi-Weekly subscribers. It costs only $2 per year. GENUINE Pfister and Nebr. State Certified Hybrids PFISTER HYBRIDS are grown in Nebraska and carefully tested for Nebraska growing conditions under the supervision of Virgil Welch, who for ten years, has been corn breeder at the Univer sity of Nebraska and who is now working for I ester Pfister, with the Cornhusker Hybrid Co., at Waterloo, Nebr. Prices, per bushel $5 - $5 - $7 State Certified No. 939, 110, U. S. 44 $3.50 - $4.25 - $5.00 Discount of 5r and up to and exceeding 10 on Special Orders! Ralph Wehrbein PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. Engeikemeier Bros. .MURSAY, NEBR- MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1939. Modern Woodmen Select Officers for Coming Year Edward Kohrell Is Named as Con sul of Order Many Mem bers in Attendance. From Saturday's Dally Last evening the members of Cass camp No. 332 01 tne Modern wooa- men of America held their regular meeting at the hall in the Eagles building and at which time there was held the annual election of offi cers,, the following being named: Consul Ed Kohrell. Adviser Lester Gaylord.. Banker Edward Gabelman. Escort Edgar Newton. Watchman Ed L. Bayly. Sentry Everett Newton. Trustee Everett Elliott. Physician Dr. R. P. Westover. There was a very pleasing attend ance of the membership and a great deal of interest shown in the lodge meeting. PINOCHLE SCORES Miss Maymie Mendenhall, who won for the second consecutive week, and Joseph , Kvapil, who won " for the second time since the pinochle playing season at the Recreation Cen ter began in October, were the win ners at last evening's pinochle tour nament, which took place at 8 p. m. The largest crowd of the season was present at last evening's session eight tables of pinochle players com peting for the awards. . The Timm's Tavern, Manager Clyde Jackson, Joe's New-Way, Elmer Sund- strom. Recreation Center head, and Jerry Konfrst served as hosts for the occasion doughnuts and coffee being served for the fifth consecutive week. The following is the list of scores: Joseph Kvapil 5980; Arthur Salerno 5820; Howard Taylor 5660; Maymie Mendenhall 5590; John Richardson r530; Mrs. Joseph F. Kvapil 5400; Adolph J. Koubek.5350; Mrs. Frank Konfrst 5300; Mrs. Jack Reno 5230; Miss Phyllis Robbius 5170; Harry Plybon 5110;. Fred Vincent 5010; George Olson 4920; Howard Favors 4920; James Chappell 4900;! Mrs. C. O. Carlburg.4850; PD.. Sullivan 1720; Ben Sieboldts 4600 Bernard Kubicka; 4570; Jra . Clinkenbeard 4560;. Jack Reno 4520;, Emma Mep-' denhall 4480; Frank Kvapil 4436;; C. O." Carlbufg "4350; Florence!1 Rhoades 4340; Mrs. ":Lee. Phillies1 4290; Lee Phillips .4230; Joe, PhifT lips 4050," Clara Toman 3690.'.; Also present were Dale Jackson and Jerry Konfrst, who were unable to submit thejr scores." " . The pinochle tournament wiH ' again resume its playing next week on Thursday evening, December 14. at -8 p. m. Everyone is cordially in- WIND-BLQWN STEAKS TULSA (UP) Sign before a Tulsa cafe: "Sizzling Steaks. Air "Condi tioned." Thomas )V ailing Company I Abstracts of Title T Phone 334 - Tlattsmoulb JBUTTIEIft is Rich in All of the Needed Vitamins IN summer, with its sunshine, fresh vegetables and fruits, the vitamin deficiency is not near ly so great as in winter, when wc should gurd against a lack cf needed vitamins, in the food vc eat, ... Yet strange" to say, it is most generally at this season , of the year (probably because of slight increase in the price) that people turn from butter to vitamin-deficient substitutes. IF there is any one season of the year when you need all the rich vitamins found in butter it is during the winter. That's why, in our ads, we frequently . stress the importance of serving CASCO, particularly at this time, when body, resistance "is "at low ebb. Safeguard Your Health Use Butter the Year 'Round PLATTSMOUTH . CREAMY LOWER MAIN St. PHONE 94
