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PAQE TWO PIAT1SMOUTH SEMI - JVEEKIY. JOUBJfAX, Ihe Plattsmouth Journal PUBLISHED SEMI -WEEKLY AT PLATTSKOTJTH, NEBEAKO Entered at Postofflce. Plattamouth. Nelj., as second-clas niail matter MRS. R. A. BATES, Publisher SJJBSCEIPTION PRICE $2.00 A YEAR 121 FIRST POSTAL ZONE Subscribers living in Second Postal Zone, $2.50 per year. Beyond CCO miles. J3.00 per year. Rate to Canada and foreign countries, $3.50 per rear. All subscriptions are payable strictly in advance. ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Griffin were guests-Sunday at the home of Mrs. Mollie Garrens. . E. B. Taylor, of Weeping . Water, a cousin of Rev. W. A. Taylor,, was a visitor at the home of the latter cn Monday. Mrs. Ora Guerra has been confined to her bed with a severe attack of flu, from which she is still showing very little improvement. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Ne braska City were guests Sunday at the home of Mr: and Mrs. Joe Ban ning, parents of Mrs. Peters. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Hoback and Mrs. W. A. Taylor were in Nebraska City Monday afternoon, looking after some pre-Christmas shopping. Mrs. Clara James and Miss Lanna Barbara with Paul Davis as the driver visited friends and transacted business in Omaha Monday. Members of the W. C. T. U. met Tuesday at the home of Mrs. D. Ray Frans. Mrs. P.- P. Rhin was the leader and presented a most enjoy able program. Mrs. John Chase, with her two daughters and two sons, came down from South Omaha to spend Sunday at the home of Frank Bauer and sis ter, Miss Anna. Bud Fitch, who has been suffering from a severe cold, has continued to get around, believing it better to keep going than to start again after one has gotten down. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Anderson, of Hood River, Oregon, left the fore part of this week for home, after a very pleasant visit here at the home of their daughter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Morris of Mur ray were guests at the home of Mr" and Mrs. C E. Morris Sunday.- In the evening all attended the candle light service at the Baptist church. Victor Clarence has completed the installation of electric lights at the home of Mrs. Anna M. Hargus. She is much pleased with the change from oil lamps to electrical service. Henry H. Becker and family and Mrs. A. L. Becker were at Nebraska City last Saturday, being accompan ied by Mrs. Glen Hoback, with all doing some pre-Christmas shopping. A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Fred McCarroll has been seriously ill for . several days, but at last reports it is said a change for the better has taken place and the little one is im proving. Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Becker were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ehlers and little daughter Mary Evelyn and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Becker and their little daughter Mary Ann. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Pell of Omaha were guests at the home of their daughter, Mrs. Victor Clarence, and also enjoyed visiting other relatives and friends in Union, during the past week. Aunt Mary Johnson of Weeping Water, who has attained the age of 84 years, was a guest several days last week at the home of Mr. and Thomas Walling Company Abstracts of Title Phone 324 - Plattsmouth H"M"!"III..I..r..l..I..I..l...i-! UNION The Quality Store 1 wishes to express its aDDreciation to trie manv fnVnrU - x r j - - and patrons and wish them a Merry Christmas and a . Happy and Prosperous New Year For that Xmas and New Year Dinner SEE US -;-;. - Nuts, the better grade, per lb.. 19 to 27 Candies, good quality, per lb. XOc and up Celery - Oysters - Head Lettuce - Cranberries Sweet Potatoes DRY GOODS DEPARTMENT Practical Gifts for Christmas x HanoKercniers . nes - shirts H I Pillow Cases - Towels Mrs. A. L. Becker and other rela tives and friends in Union. Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Smith are en joying a vacation from Mr. Smith's work for the government at Denison, Iowa, and spending the time here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Smith, and other relatives. Doran Bowman, the barber, and wife, were in Omaha Monday and while they were away, Doran's fath er, who operates a barber shop in Plattsmouth was here looking after business in his son's shop. Paul Applegate, who has been quite sick for some time, returned home last week from the Veterans hospital at Lincoln, where he was a patient. He is considerably improved and ex pects to', continue , to recuperate at home. - Sam Gapen, who resides in the state of Wyoming, where he is en gaged in the .cattle business, was. a visitor in Union last Saturday,, guest of his cousin, Mrs. Fannie Eikenbary, a sister, Mrs. Carper and brother, Oscar Davis. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Midkiff were visitors at home last Sunday. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Midkiff and fam ily and Earl Freeman and family of Avoca and Matt .Midkiff and family of Nehawka. Mrs. Mary B. Allison of Falls City was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A, L. Becker one day last week. She had accompanied two lady friends this far on their way to Lincoln, and in the late afternoon en route home they stopped and picked her up. ' Dr. and Mrs. G. H, Gilmore, of Murray, who spent Sunday here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans, were among the out-of-town folks present at the candle lighting Service at the Baptist, church that night, and were well pleased with the successful program that was ar ranged by Mrs. C. L. Greene. . Raymond Hathaway and Ira Clark have been sinking a well on the farm cf J. S. Rough southwest of Ne hawka, where, as elsewhere the prob lem of an adequate water supply is a serious one. Monday they had the hole down to where a limited amount of water had been reached, but did not .have it cased. Mr. Rough has also had some darning done in the pasture to hold back the water from winter snows and spring rains, and let the moisture soak into the ground, where it is badly needed. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Banning will en tertain relatives and friends at their home in Union Christmas day. In cluded among those present will 'be their eon Lucean, John Banning and wife of Alvo, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peters of Nebraska City, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Banning and son Hollis and Miss Pearle Banning. W. B. Banning, who recently filed as a candidate for state senator from this district, attended the meetings of Organized Agriculture at Lincoln during the past week, driving back and forth for the meetings. On his trip Friday he was accompanied by Mrs. Banning, Miss Pearle Banning and Mrs. W. M. Earritt.' Cardie Lighting Service Under supervision of Mrs. Charles L. Greene, the Woman's club gave a most colorful service last Sunday night at the parlors of the Baptist church. This comprised a "candle lighting" service with a chorus of twenty-five voices and some addition al twenty others taking part in the - Overalls - sacks - pcarts - Shoes - Overshoes program, the theme of which was the Nativity with Joseph and Mary and the Christ child at the manger in the stable of the inn. A large audience was present to enjoy this colorful presentation. Two Births Reported The stork paid a visit to two dif ferent homes in this vicinity Sunday, leaving a baby daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neill and a sen at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Shaeffer. . Opening New Business George A. Stites who recently rent ed the Becker building, has had the place cleaned up and rearranged for the handling of a line of farm imple ments. A tractor and lighted Christ mas tree now grace the window, mak ing a very attractive display. To Give Christmas Pageant This coming Sunday evening at the Methodist church there will be given a pageant and Christmas pro gram, to wh-ich the public is invited. Great preparations are being made for this program, which will be par ticipated in by the different organi zations of the church. Say Jce Austin Built the House It is claimed that the house on upper Main street which has just been torn -down, was originally built by Joe Austin and that it was an other building, no longer in exist ance, which was moved here from Rock Bluffs. Last week we stated it was this building that was moved here. ' Surprise Birthday Party A surprise party was held at the Charles Cogdill home last Sunday evening, it being Mr. Cogdill's birthday.' A group of neighbors and friends spent the evening playing cards. Re freshments were served late in the evening. Those present, besides the Cogdill family were Mr. arid Mrs. Elmer Pike, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Dye, Violet and Roy, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hath away and Bernard, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Hathaway and children, Mr. and Mrs. Riley Eaton, Lillian and Louis, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Morton and children and -Mr. ami j Mrs. James BoardmaV. " ,, . A'very pleasant time'was; reported by all. '' : Extension Club Meets The Union Extension club held its December meeting in the form of a covered dish luncheon on Friday, December 15, at the home of Mrs. Charles L. Greene, with Mrs. Ruth Hanley and "Mrs. Ivan Balfour as sisting. The table was beautifully arranged, with the centerpiece a thing of beauty in 'itself, consisting cf a large mirror on which was placed a lovely silver Christmas tree, surrounded by bunches of large glass grapes in various colors, with silver leaves. After the luncheon an interesting demonstration of the "Vacuum Pro cess" in canning was given by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Opp of Nehawka. A gift .exchange and the singing' of Christmas songs rounded out an en joyable afternoon. There were eigh teen present. Banquet for Football Team Supt. H. D. Bugbee and Coach C. R. Shuman were hosts at a banquet for the football team Saturday even ing at the Bugbee home. The menu consisted of tomato cocktail, mashed potatoes, fried chicken and gravy, creamed peas, pickles, cranberry sauce, bread, butter and jelly and ice cream and cake. Coach Stevenson of Nebraska City was the speaker of the evening. Those attending were Paul Mullis, honorary captain, Donald Mullis, Kenneth Crawford, Robert Hanky, Ted Clark, Roy Applegate, Howard Holthusea, Glen Taton, Cecil Neal, Harold Banner and LaVern Fcusner. These boys will all receive letters, as will three others who were not pres ent, Dan-ell Gruber, Robert Hatha way and Lamar Keene. I With Every 6 for Christmas and New Year , , D. Ray Frans Wit UK If I JtA 8 turn From Monday's Dally Entertains Club Members Members of the Sunday evening bridge club met last 'evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bryant, where two tables of bridge was play ed. Mrs. Guy Long and Walter Tritsch proved to bo the winners at the party. Entertained at Dinner Friends and relatives of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Kocian were pleased to learn that they were special dinner guests of Mr. Wood, a financier, in Maine. The dinner was served at the Eastland hotel in Portland, Maine. Entertains Friend Miss Dora Fricke, who has return ed to Nebraska from Germany, was an evening guest of Mrs. John. A. Donelan Thursday, December 14. At the present Miss Fricke is in Omaha visiting with the Russell Harris fam ily. Entertains at Afternoon Party Marjorie Devc'e was hostess Sat urday afternoon to a group of school friends at her home on high school hill. The red and green of the Christmas season (was used in the settings of the hqme. Games were enjoyed and at the close of the after noon dainty refreshments were served to add to the enjoyment of the jolly party. C. D. A. Christmas Party Mrs. Elmer Webb, Mrs. Emery Doody of this city,, and Mrs. Thomas Lindley of Omaha served as the com mittee members a the annual Christ mas party for members of the Cath olic Daughters of ' America ' Sunday 'afternoon. The 'occasion Was held at the Elmer Webb home at 424 North Fifth street and was largely attended. Among those in attendance were in cluded three, guests Mrs. Frank Bestor and Miss Alice Bennett of this city, and Miss May Rath, a Chicago, Illinois house giicst of the J. C. Petersen family. -.: The yuletide season's colors (green and red) were carried out in. the interior decorati&n and the- dining table at the Web home. ' Cards Cpfho'clUa" and' "bridge") 'were played durtns,ib.q afternoon and the prizes were awa'rded " to" Miss 'Jo ephine Rys whd received the 'pin ochle prize, and Mrs. John Hadraba received the bridge prize In practicing .the Christmas slogan "Peace on Earth, and Good Will To ward Men," Santa Claus surprised the ladies and paid them a friendly visit and left each a gift. At a late hour refreshments were served by the committee members. From Tuesday's Dan Miss Jessie Whales Hostess Principal and Mrs. J. Russell Reed er and Mr. Lumir Gerner, instructor at the Plattsmouth high school, were guests cf the High School Teachers' Bridge club, which met last evening at the home of Miss Jessie Whalen at 619 South Eighth street. The meeting was also held in the nature of a Christmas party, the seasonal spirit having been carried out by the hostess in the decorations of the home and in the serving of the luncheon. Miss Pearle Staats and Miss. Har riett Porter were awarded the first and second prize ' respectively. Tunior Class Party An estimated number of fifty were in attendance at the Christmas party given by the junior class of the Plattsmouth high school las-t evening. Games appropriate for the holiday season and dancing were the feature attractions at the,party. Before the evening of entertainment climaxed the guests had an. unexpected caller Santa Claus who presented each one present with a gift. At the close of the party a luncheon was served--chili serving as the main dish. Committee members included Misses Verona Toman, Jacquelyu Good Wish f Wetenkamp, Blossom Burcham, Dor othy Jean Turner, Edwin Hiber, and James Mauzy. Entertains "Termite" Clul) " Besides the host seven of the ten members of the "Termite" club were entertained at a 10 o'clock supper at the home or Alice and "Chuck" Ben nett on Park Hill Sunday evening, December 17. The evening was spent in visiting among the members pres ent Dale Bowman, Bill Steinkamp, Terrance Bennett, Harry Shiffer, Bob Richtcr, Austin Rhoades, Ben Sei bclts, and the host and hostess, "Chuck" and Alice Bennett. Two members "Jimmy" McMillan and Ramie Richter were unable to be present. Woman's Club Party The Plattsmouth Woman's club held their Christmas party last eve ning at the home of Mrs. Elmer Sund strom. The Christmas tree and the candles reflected the season's color ful spirit. The social committee composed of Mesdames John Wolff, P. Y. McFet ridge, John Woest, Frank Horsak and L. W. Egenberger were hostesses. The music committee, Mesdames E. II. Wescott, R. C. Shellenbarger and Lowell S. Devoe were in charge of the program. Mrs. Devoe presented the program. "The Christmas Story" as recorded in the second chapter of Luke was read as the devotionals by Mrs. Wil liam Heinrich. Mrs. Devoe gave the history of Christmas carols, stating that the first carol to be heard on earth was sung by the Angel Host on Christmas night. She gave a sketch of the carols that came down to us through the centuries. The musical program was as fol lows: Solos: "Away in a Manger," "The Cherry Tree Carol," Marjorie Devoe. Duets: "What Child Is This?" 'Angels We Have Heard on High," Mrs. R. C. Shellenbarger, Fern Jahrig. Solo: "Oh Holy Night," Mrs. R. C. Shellenbarger. . Group singing was led by Mrs. E. H. Wescott. This included the following carols which are all favor ites: "O Come All Yc "Faithful," "O Little Town of Bethlehem." "Silent Night." 'Hark! the Herald Angels Sing." "We Three Kings of. Orient Are." , The club had Missses Darlene Hen nings and Elaine Handley, two higli school girls, as guests as well as a large number of Junior club mem bers. The ladies brought gayly wrapped gifts which will be distributed to the needy. Anyone who has a gift may leave it with Mrs. Frank Mullen or Mrs. Fred Lugseh. The holiday colors were carried out in the delicious refreshments served by the hostesses. Honored at Shower Mrs. Michael Sedlak, Mrs. Charles Fulton, Mrs. Carl Alexen of this city, Mrs. Bess Dearden, and Miss Bernice Dearden of Omaha entertain ed a group of close friends and rel atives at a surprise linen shower, which was tendered in honor of Miss Florence Sedlak, whose forthcoming marriage to Mr. Wilbert Lang, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charfes Lang of David City, will occur Wednesday, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Duiiltlr l-iitir The Joiick Frnnily tn Too Busy to Work nnl Itny Itogrra nnl Gahliy Hayes In 'Southward Ho' Also 'T)ick Tiacv's G Men' Serial. Mat inee Saturday. ":30; Nights, 7 and 9:30. Adults 25c Children. . .10 SUNDAY ONLY ilarhnrn Stanwj rk, Ariolnh Mrnjou In 'Golden 3oy' Outstanding Broadwav stage success! Make plans to see this. One day only, fonu-tly. Color Cartoon, Sewn SUNDAY MATIJfKE AT 2:30 Night Snows, 7 and O Matinee, 10-25c Nights, 10-30c MONDAY ONLY A lK Spn-taole fr Chritmn! Day. I'aol Jlunl and Jane Hryan In 'We are Not Alone' The perfect motion picture, "based on titorv now running in ' World-Herald. Cor GaiiK Comedy, Musical Keel Matinee Monday. 2:30. . . . . .lOe and 2Sc Nigrht Shows, 7 and 9... lOe and 30c TUESDAY ONLY II A KG IN MAY FrtlHi Fellows, Jaine 31cCaIlion in 'Pride of the Bluegrass' Greatest race sensation ever. Comedy, Latest March of Time and Novelty Reel. Matinee. 2:30. IsMgrht shows, 7 and 9. All Shows, 10 and 15c WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY DOIULE KEATIHE 'Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase' oiid Edward Ellis. William Gar g.a and Kent Taylor In , 'Three Sons' AVE WISH XOV .MEIiUY CHRISTMAS! Adults, 26o , - . CftUdfen 10o December 27 at the Holy Rosary church. The shower occurred Sunday afternoon at the Michael Sedlak home on West Elm street. Guests at the shower Included Misses Teresa and Mary Ann Sedlak, Verona Toman, cousins of the honor ed guest, Shirley Walling, Dorothy Zitka, Margaret Anne Vallery, Mrs. Raymond Bourne, Mrs. Robert Slavi- cek, Mrs. Rudolph Iverson, Misses Wilma Swatek, Shirley Seiver, Char lotte Jasper, Ruth Slavicek, Jane Rebal, Mary Jane Kvapil, Antionetto Koubek, Jacquelyn Grassman of Plattsmouth; Misses Helen Svoboda, Helen Slaby, Mrs. Bess Dearden and children, Miss Bernice and Robert Dearden, and Albert Sedlak, brother of Florence, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Bourne of Plattsmouth. Bingo served as the chosen asic during the afternoon and Mrs. Cath erine Alexen and Miss Bernice Dear den led the bingo. Bingo prize win ners were Misses Mary Jane Kvapil, Margaret Anne Vallery, .- Dorothy Zitka, Teresa Sedlak, Shirley Wall ing, Wilma Swatek, Mary Ann -Sedlak, Helen Slaby, and Mrs. Ray Bourne. . . The numerous gifts that the bride-to-be received were tied in streamers on the Sedlak Christmas' tree. Many who were unable to be present sent their best wishes and gift. The committee of five, who repre sented the guest of honor's mother, sisters, and close friends of the Sed lak family, served a luncheon appro priate for the occasion and the yule tide season. Miss Sedlak and Mr. Lang have selected Miss Bernice Dearden of Omaha and Mr. Albert Sedlak as their attendants at the nuptial ceremony next week. Rev. Joseph R. Sinkula will celebrate the nuptial mass. The wedding will be attended by only the immediate family and a few of the couple's closest friends. s i - ' ' From Wednesday's Pally Inklers Hold Party - The Inkier card club's Christmas party wa3 held Tuesday afternoon at the Elmer Sundstrom home on Main street. All of the members weri present and each brought a gift for the exchange-of-gifts feature.' ' Two tables of bridge were played during the afternoon and Mrs. Ray mond Larson and Mrs. John Woe3t received the, prizes for the highest awards. Christmas Program Held : ' : . I : " "The students at the St. John's parochial school entertained . their parents, friends, and other students at a literary and musical program Tuesday afternoon. The program con sisted of playlets, songs, recitations, and drills. Santa Claus paid the group all a visit during the after noon and the distribution of candy and gifts took place during his pres ence. Shuffle and Dsal Club E. H. Ilernhardt was host Tues- In the America of it was impossible to m . . av tmm j in any other manner than physically. . . .This still remains the finest way: to join the home circle during the holidays BUT if it is impossible .you may still CO HOME BY TELEPHONE ! LONG DISTANCE ., "NIGHT RATES? . will be in effect all day , CHRISTMAS. v ii 1 1 1 v m THE LINCOLN TELEPHONE day evening to the Shuffle and Deal club at his- home -on North Sixth street. In the playing Carl Ofe and Herb gchuetzy proved the most suc cessful of the group and received the prizes. The host served a much en joyed luncheon at the close of tho evening. Bi-Monthly Christmas Party Mrs. Edgar Newton, Mr3.' Frank Horsak, Mrs. Lorine Urish, Mrs. Paul Vandervoort, Mrs. Charles Waters, Missegj Mary Holy,, Marie" Horn",- and Helen Stnetana were guests of Mrs. MabeJ .Tiekp.tter. at ,k Chrfctmag party last evening. . , . , .' Pinochie was played and Misses Marie Horn and Mary , Holy, received the prizes for the highest awards. The club members' all; enjoyed ex changing gifts, which were' tied to strings and hung on a Christmas tree. Telephone Folks Have Party- The. operators of the local exchange of the Lincoln Telephone & .T.eio jraph Co,, had a very charmingly ar ranged 6:30 turkey . dinner, at ' the Hotel Plattsmouth last evening. The settings . for. the dinner were . n the Christmas colorings, red ' tapers ' and Christmas wreaths adding to the charm of the table. 1 Following the dinner the members of the operators joined the ottter officers and employes of the company at the 'exchange building where, a Christmas party was, staged and fin evening of the greatest pleasure was participated in by the group. The members had the exchange' of gift? that brought much interest and hap piness to : the party. The remainder of the evening was spent at cards, the bridge honors going to Joseph Abrams and the pinochle to Mrs. George Tartsch and Miss Rosp Janda. . At, the close of the evening refreshments were served to the mem bers of the "group. 'j'flj '. j : Those attending .the event were: Mr. and Mrs. George Dobson, Mrs. (Jrcorgei Tartsch, .. Mr.- and- .Mrs, Joe Abrams, Mr. and Mrs. It. C'. Shellen barger, A. E. Lamberson. Leona Mei I Singer,' - Rose" Janda," Ruth " jKovkaJ, Hilda Vallengren, Ruth Ann Hatt, Eleanor : O'Brien, Harriett : Wynit. Helen.; Ledgway, Mrjsti Fred- Sharp hack, ' Mrs.' Bradley -FiUgcrald, Elya Johnson, Mr. and ' Mrs." John- lj. "."ft "i V"' i ces are witKin the reacfi Our rervices of everyone Porter' funeral -Horn?, Nebraska'City; OVERLAND Theatre . Nebraska City Sat. - Sun. - Mon. -: Tue.- We wish you a Merry Christmas by bringing you Andy Hardy's maddest, merriest, adventure Mickey Rooney in "JUDGE HARDY & SON". Matinee Christmas, 2 : 30 SELECTED SHORT SUBJECTS pre-Civil war days. go hoi for Chrislraas . t -. AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY EPV0aSS K3PLl I Union Rihn & Greene S 1 fcsoccoccogoccooGoeosoccqoccoscco