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j-LATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WIEEtY J0TO1TAI page srs OCiAL :uui Mrs. Oeorse Troop. Mr. anil Mrs. Victor WVlirbein. Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert rPtor and son. Robert II. and the guest of honor. Earl Troop. From Thursdays Pally Dr. Eyan Entertains .'Jr. V. V. Rvan entertattted ! Fresbvte rian Federation hil The general Women's Federation . . . . . . . t. . . . w ,1 liail t'liuriil imfi nru- Vulav evening V.rtW O. "y afternoon at the Fellowship Webb and Neville I1,M, a, uet, wl'h y flne . 1 iii.-ii.iiii.K of the members. f:i--.: henors went to M "- ww until Ir I.. i 1'ueelik. Feted at Birthday luncheon In honor her birthday, which oicurred Tuesday. February tf. Miss Harriett Porter, home economies teaciur was the suest ef honor at a birthday i-.'.neheon at the Jacobs cafe that rvenhijr. About ten. which coni piised luiral bttUdine and Platts-mc-nth hijeh c!u ! teachers, cele luaud the occasion with her at the tafe. Attend Theater Party Se minstly "Gone With the Wind," t production shown at the Paramount thtattr. Omaha, is still attracting a number of local people. Mrs. Charles Waters. Mrs. Louis Ward Kgenber fcer. and Miss Helen Smetana were in Omaha Tuesday where they attended the evening performance. The main character in the four-hour picture is M ins Vivien Leigh, who portrays Scarlett O'Hara. Mr. and Mrs. Jchn Rattler. Jr. and Mrs. H. K. Becker attended the Wid nesday afternoon matinee of "Cone With, ti'.e Wind." Federation Meeting Held Altar society members of the Ft. Jrhn's (hurch met Tuesday afternoon ft 2 p. m. in the church basement for their February meeting. Hos te:ses comprised Mrs. Frank Eestor. Mrs. Robert Bestor. Mrs. John Ba jeek. Mrs. Ernest Hintner, Mrs. John 1 liber. Mrs. Albert Altschaffl. Mrs. Tb.omas P.rizer.dine. Mrs. John Hob sthtidt. Sr., and Mrs. Hardison. Monsigncr George Agius led the rosary, which always precedes the meeting during the Lenten season. F.unco was played during the social hour and Mrs. Ewald t'lrich and Mrs. J. C. Petersen received the prizes. The special prize was won by Mrs. Petersen. Thirty-five members and guests were present. The election of the ottieers tor the ensuing year was held, the fol lowing being chosen: President- -Mrs. Floyd Becker. 1st Vice-President Mrs. Robert Cappell. 2nd Vice-rresident Mrs. Wiley Rigier. :ird Vice-President Mrs. L. L. Mc- Carty. Secretary Mrs. Dow Armstrong. ' Treasurer Mrs. James Bulin. Missionary Chairman Mrs. Glen Vallery. Secretary of Literature and Mis sion Study Mrs. Ralph Wehrbein Secretary of Stewardship Mrs. Oliver Meisinger. Secretary of Social Education and Action Mrs. Wm. Schmidtman, Jr. Secretary of Children's Work Mrs. Virgil Perry. Secretary of Young People's Work Miss Pearle Staats. Secretary of Spiritual Life Mrs. II. F. Gansemer. Secretary of Membership Mrs. Ernest Giles. Secretary of White Cross Mrs. A. J. Trilety. Two very interesting talks were giver, that of Mrs. Ralph Wehrbein on "Outstanding Church News of the Day." as well as Dr. II. G. Me Clusky on "Stewardship," both being very inspirational to the membership. Circle Xo. 4 had charge of the very delight fal refreshments served at the close of the meeting. From Friday's Daily Mathilda Soennichsen Entertains Mrs. Frank Gobelman, Mrs. L. W. Egcnberger. and Miss Frances Scot ten were the winners at last eve ning's session of the Delta Deck card club. The members were enter tained at the H. M. Soennichsen home, "IS Walnut street. Several ac ordian numbers were played by John Soennichsen, nephew of the hostess. Davis were in Omaha Thursday and while there they saw Ihe movie pro duction "Gone With the Wind," which is being shown at the Para mount theater. The ladies are from Murray. Guest of Miss Capps Miss Jane Rebal, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rebal, is spending the week-end in Omaha where she will be a guest of Miss Veda Capps, who is now employed at the State theater. GEORGE CASSITY, JR. HURT" Chapter F, P.E.O. Mrs. Clement Woster served as hostess and presided at the meeting of Chapter F, P.E.O. yesterday after noon. Seventeen were present, but Mrs. P. T. Ileineman, the society's president, was in Chicago at that time. Mrs. W A. Robertson served as leader of the program and con ducted a quiz on the P. E. O. constitu tion. Mrs. Woster concluded the meeting with a luncheon. Entertains at Birthday Party In honor of her daughter's fourth birthday which occurred that day, Mrs. Elmer Johnson entertained a group of little folks at a birthday party Thursday afternoon, February 8. Guests present included twelve Helen and Fred Colver. Larry Robin son, Donald Grassman. Shirley Strough. Mary Jane Harris, Mary Jean Lohnes, Karen Kalasek, Donald Hutchinson, Patsy Ann Painter, George Ebersole, and the guest of honor, Ann Johnson. Assisting Mrs. Johnson with the serving of refresh ments were Mrs. John Kalasek and Mrs. Andrew Robinson. George Cassity, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Cassity, Sr., of this city suffered a fractured bone in his left shoulder while at play at the Central building Wednesday. The youth was taken to the office of Dr. L. R. Pucelik where an X-ray of the injured member disclosed a fractured bone. Geqige was taken to the St.. Joseph hospital, Omaha, where the bone was set. With him at the hos pital during the operation today were li is parents and grandparents, the latter arriving from Riverton, Iowa, yesterday. NEW SON AT PRICE HOME From Friday's Datly At an early hour this morning a fine liUle son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Milo Price. The event has brought a great deal of happiness to Postmaster-designate and Mrs. Price and their many friends will join in their best wishes to the little one and the parents. SUFFERS SPRAINED ANKLE Entertsh-s in Son's Honor Mr. :nd Mrs. W. O. Troop enter U.ined at an oyster stew Tuesday evening. February 6 a group of close friends and relatives. The in formal party was honoring their son, Earl Troop of North Platte, who has been visiting with his parents since Tuesday and who left for North Platte today. Guests at the stew included Mr. ; FOOCHEK & GARHETT Attorneys at Law PLATTSMOUTH Hold Church Meeting Thursday afternoon the members of the Woman's Auxiliary of the St. Luke's church with the St. Mary's guild, held a very interesting meet ing at the home of Mrs. Perry Coff man. Miss Barbara Gering had charge of the program which comprised a discussion of the plans of the Auxiliary for the year, this being the first meeting in the official year. The St. Mary's Guild held their postponed election of officers, the following being named: Mrs. Perry Coffman. president; Miss Dora Fricke. ; vice-president; Mrs. Kenneth Sehmitt, secretary and Mrs. J. A. Donelan, treasurer. Guild Members Meet Members comprising the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church Ladies Guild assembled at the church parlors last evening for this month's business meeting. Hostesses for tb,e occasion included Mrs. Donald Eorn. Mrs. Leonard Born, Mrs. Henry Born. Mrs. Fred Beuchler, and Mrs. Louisa Bauer. Members of Circle 2 elected their officers for 19 40 and Mrs. George Klinger was chosen as captain. Her daughter-in-law. Mrs. Bernard Klin ger is co-captain, and Mrs. Henry Born will serve as secretary-treasurer. This circle will serve as hos tesses for the guild's social meeting on February 22 (Washington's birthday). Circle 3 members completed to meet at Rev. Schick's home day evening, February 12. From Saturday's Dally En route heme fom the Cass the ater last evening, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leesley got as far as Frank Cloidt's home when Mrs. Leesley suddenly slipped and fell. Unable to walk home Mrs. Leeslev was later taken home in a taxi. Upon further exam ination by Dr. R. P. Westover it was revealed that the injured lady had suffered a sprained left ankle. Her condition at the present time is said to be "good," although she is unable to be up. LOCAL CANDIDATE WINS With a high score of 5740 George W. Olsen. candidate for the first district congressional seat, received the first prize in the men's division at the pinochle tournament last eve ning. Runnerup was Frank Kalasek, Jr., who had 5CG0. Mrs. Jack Reno was awarded the prize for her score of ,1510 in her division. Her runner- up was Phyllis Robbins. The attend ance list dropped considerably al though a number of the local en thusiasts were able "to make it" to the Recreation Center. Some of the players included George Olsen, Frank Kalasek, Arthur Salerno, Mrs. Jack Reno, Ed Stew art. James Clark, Erie Price, Phyllis Robbins, Jack Reno, Florence Rhoadts. Mrs. C. O. Carlburg, and C. O. Carlburg. LENTEN SEASON OPENS Large congregations were present Wednesday at the St. John's and Holy Rosary Roman Catholic churches and the St. Luke's Epis copal church, observing the Ash Wed nesday services which inark3 the opening of the forty days of Lenten observances. Imposition of the Lenten ashes were made and sermons given ap propriate to this period in the church year when the members are urged to greater study and zeal in their church, culminating in the Easter day observance of the triumph of Christ over death. FILES FOR LEGISLATURE LADIES BOWLING LEAGUE Pop's Tas-Tee-Etts Ladies Toggery Norfolk Pack. Co. Masonic Home Farney Cafe Carr's Bakery DRIFTS PROVE TOUGH g v I, Pet. 3C 25 11 .694 3G 19 17 .527 36 18 18 .500 36 17 19 .472 30 1C 20 .444 36 13 23 .361 From Friday's Dally The householders over the city found leaving home a real problem this morning as the result of the heavy snow of Thursday and the drifts formed by the wind in the afternoon and last night. In many parts of the city sidewalks were blocked by the drifts, roads made impassable by the snow banks that had been driven by the wind. The drifting tendency of the snow was more marked in the Thursday storm than any this winter. Friends in Plattsmouth will be inT terested in learning that Marshall Pitzer, well known Nebraska City attorney and officer of ihe Nebraska City Federal Loan & Building asso ciation, is now a candidate for the unicameral. Mr. Pitzer will make the race in the second district which comprises Otoe and Nemaha counties. The post is now filled by Frank Sorrel 1, of Syracuse. Community Building Club ELECTED FEBR. 10 3063 Cliff Tunnell $50.00 PAID This Week - $50 vseccosooscooooococosococo o SALE 8 I Well Drilling We have le equipment and the knowledge to locate a satisfactory well anywhere in this territory. We have drilled scores of wells in Cass and adjoining counties, and have never yet missed getting a fine supply of water. Our present equipment permits going. to any depth necessary up to 2,000 feet. PHONE OR WRITE 0. G. WIESNETH Phone 50 Louisville. Nebr. BBS Several head Work Horses, one Allis-Chalmers WC Tractor cn Rub ber; two Allis-Chalmers Combines; one 18 -foot John Deere Binder; two 2-row Listers; choice Alfalfa Seed, DK-12; one 2-bottom Allis Chalmers Plow and many other pieces of Farm Machinery All priced to sell at a bargain. CHARLES VALLERY Allis-Chalmers Dealer Plattsmouth, Nebraska ! From Saturday' Dan? t Murray Ladies See Picture Mrs. E. S. Tutt and Mrs. O. A. plans Mon- FINDS SOUTH COLD SAVE CASH! SHOP HERE! Spare ItlfeS Lean, iMealy, 2 lbs IgC POrk LiVer Ycung, Tender, lb. c Steak. Tender U. S. Graded Beef, Round, lb. 2C POrlS. CfapS Choice Center Cuts, !b....lgC or Ring Bologna h- n- Selected, lb. . . . JLWC Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Brown of this city, have received a letter from James Dunn, father of Mrs. Brown. who with Mrs. Dunn and their daugh ter. Mrs. A. A. Peterson and little daughter, are at St. Petersburg, Flor ida. The party had gone to Florida for the winter season, planning a pleas ant stay along the fashionable beaches,, but in the last cold snap that swept the nation, found their plans sadly interfered with. The cold wave which was so unusual in that section, caused a great deal of suftering as the residents were wholly unprepared to cope with the situation. Light built homes and lack if coal, wood or natural gas for fuel h:is caused much suffering and dis comfort Mr. Dunn states that they were out to seek some wood which is now selling at $1 for a small bundle. The Dunns reside at West Frank fort, Illinois and Mrs. Peterson at Moro, Minnesota. BALANCE SHEET Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Co. of Murdock, Nebraska December 31. 1039 Assets CURRENT: Accounts Receivable $ 5.054.00 Shares in Credit Union Bank 300.00 Inventory, Dec. 31, 1939 5.595.51 Total Current Assets $10.150.41 FIXED ASSETS: Elevator Building $ G.S29.50 Warehouse 791.30 Coal Shed 555.22 Scale 701.40 Flour Shed 318.66 Furniture and Fixtures I 428.90 COST $ 9.624.9S " Less Reserve for Depreciation 5, 470. SO BOOK VALUE 4, 15 4. IS TOTAL ASSETS $15,104.59 , Liabilities DIRECT: Overdraft in Bank $ 74.79 Notes Payable 5.000.00 Total Direct Liabilities $ 5,074.79 NET WORTH: ? Capital Stock $ 9. 200. 00 - Less Retired, 1939 6S2.74 ' " $ S, 517.26 r Net Savings, 1939 $ 1.04G.53 "Surplus, Jan. 1; 1939 466.01 - 1,512.54 10,029. SO TOTAL - $15,104.59 Book Value., per Share, $27.25. Flsfl FHSetS Boneless, Skinless, 2 lbs.. .ggC Whiting Fish Headless, Dressed, lb.. . Sable Fish siked, per ib ie Macaroni or Spaghetti ioXb- 25c CatMlSttAP Storm King, Natural Oil C dctrCllISCS 1-lb. Tall Cans, 3 for ZjC BeailS Large Northern Navy, 5-Ib. Kraft bag. .2C RiCe Choice Blue Rose, 5-lb. Kraft bag. 2?C GrapeSruit Racer Brand, 3 No. 2 cans. . . .2$C FlOUr Hm!cy-Cinky, Superior, 48-lb. Sack.. $149 RaiSinS Thompscn Seedless, 4-lb. Pkg 25C , Idaho Commercial Fancy California fn M Snowball, per Ib 4 Fresh California Green-Top Fm Large Bunches 20? APPLES, fancy Red Winesaps, bu., $1.59; Lb.. . . .5 NEW CABBAGE, fresh solid Texas, per lb.. . . ... . .5 LEMONS, juicy Calif. Sunkist, large size, doz 29 (Plattsmouthfi Tues., Wed., Febr. 13-14 Right to Limit Reserved ) I J-'-isLf V :Lt0 1 V fv Sporty low heel Star Brands ... the pets of "smart 1 jf, V-&te Or young things" so envied by elders that everyone's, o """ wffnng them... gad in great comfort and grand style. $2 38 Nli -ill I' K 4, These two are just to give I l (S5l idea... stop in out I tQTpATTi . WE DELIVER PHONE 23 AND 24 Black Walnut Meats in Kerr wide mouth feC Fruit jar. 7-oz ib3r Puro California Orange Juice Tall 10c Size New on sale at 5c IGA ERAND Gelatine DESSERT 4 Pkgs. for. . 19c SVSUSSELMAN'S Apple and Orange Marmalade 2-lb. Jar 19c Fancy Hard Mix Candy Per Ib. 10c I & K I ac Armstrong's Lylm: Magic Answer Box 13 Only 10c and words 'Breakfast Champions' cut from front of Package WHEATIES 2 Pkgs. 23c 9C Hawkeye Assorted Preserves 2-lb. Jar Woodbury's Soap (lc 4 Bars for Post Toasties LARGE SIZE fl fp Per Pkg Jill' Pancake Flour BIG M Aa 3-lb. Bag Matched Slices Pineapple f&g Largo Wo. 2'2 Can.. Pancake Flour Boy Builder D&C C-lb. bag for iOv Santa. Claro California Prunes Lg. 20-30 size, 2 lbs.. 25c RED PITTED Cherries No. 2 Can. . . . CUR MOTHER'S Cocoa 2 1 lb. Cans. . . 23c I HIGH TEST IGA Lye 3 Cans for. . . Be Peanut Brittle Fresh, Delicious Per Ib 2rlb. Bag, 15c Cudahy's Tally-Ho Dog Food, 4 cans . . 25 LENTEN FOOD VALUES IGA Tuna Fish, 2 cans 350 IGA Shrimp, 2 cans . . . . 33p Medium Wet or Dry Pack Blue Bran Sardines, 8-oz. can. 50 California Natural Oil Pack HalfhilPs Sardines, large oval can. . . .110 In Tomato or Mustard Sauce Stag Maine Sardines, per can 50 An Old Favorite Brand for Years Ric-Del-Mor Sardines, can 100 Extra Fancy Quality IGA Cove Oysters, No. 2 can, 25; No. 1 . 150 California Mackerel, tall can 100 Fresh, Prime, Delicious Fish Red Alaska Sockeye Salmon, 1-lb. can. 230 Windmill Brand Top Quality Fancy Pink Salmon, 2 cans 330 Anchors Aweigh Brand Medium Red Salmon, 1-lb. can 200 Sea Legion Brand Sardines in Olive Oil, per can 100 Atlantic Brand Savory Mushrooms, 2-oz. can 100 Stems and Pieces Savory Mushroom Buttons, 4-oz. can. .250 Medium Size MEAT DEPARTMENT FISH FILLETS, per lb 12J40 COTTAGE CHEESE, Bulk, Mb: 130 MINCED HAM, per lb.. 120 Pickled Fish - Oysters - Salted Fish 12c