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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (May 30, 1940)
THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1940. PLATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE THREE I A From Monday's Daily Iend?r Stork Shower , A Ptork fhower was given for Mrs. P. C. Bigerstaff at the home of Mrs. P. J. Wheeler Friday after noon. May 24. Games served to pass the afternoon. Lunch was served by Mrs. Colby and Mrs. Wheeler. Those present were Mrs. Frank Scott, Mrs. Robert Wheeler, Mrs. Robert Patter son. Mrs. Dora Trively, Mrs. Harry Ilenton, Mrs. Dave Toman, Mrs. Mayr.ard Ramjre, Mrs. Ernest Elliott, DEfiB STOCK WSKTED Prompt, Courteous Service Phone MA-4846, South Omaha Co-Opsrative Rendering Works 51CI-oo CASH to the Five Lucky Guessers See Our Penny Window for Details We Deliver Delicious Ice Cream TAS-TEE-SHOP Phone 617 Gas With Us CONOCO BRONZE Come in for your Conoco Mile Dial, that useful gadget th?t re quires no memory work, no heavy arithmetic in order to check on your gasoline mileage. We'll in stall it for you instantly. FREE. Let Us Wash and Grease Your Car! JOE HENDRiX, Lessee Telephone 13 MODERNIZE WITH SKELGAS " Come in -and look over cur Ranges! SWATEK HARDWARE 433 K3ain Phone 151 JACOB'S CAFE Ycjr Friend at fclesStime SELLS Ice Cream Bars Ice Cream Cho-Chcs and Ice Cream Sandwiches Rich Fsklfed frlilks AT ALL T.?J!ES Meals - Lunches JACOB'S CAFE 430 ft" Aim STREET lM o in ONES i STANDARD OF QUALITY FOR 85 YEARS A complete stock of high quality paints, varnishes and clean-up aids available in adequate quantities. Wc feature ... 1 PITTSBURGH PAINTS WALLHIDE INTEBIOR FLAT, SEMI-GLOSS AND GLOSS WATER5PAR VARNISHES AND ENAMELS H. L. PAINT AND WALLFAPER STORE 121 No. 6th Street Telephone No. 19.5 Mrs. Bud Niekles, Mrs. Elmer El- Uiott, ?.Irs. Leroy Elliott, Mrs. Ed ward Eayloy, Mrs. Mike Kaffenber ger, Mrs. Ernest Bintner, Mrs. Alvin Ramge. 3oncr Kins Fyers Mrs. Milo Farney and Mrs. Frank Horrak gave a miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon honoring Miss Opal Byers at the home of her mother. Mrs. June Byers, who will be mar ried in th'i near future to Mr. Henry Chappell. The home was beautifully decorated with iris and tulips. Games were played and the prizes went to Mrs. I. L. Kocian and Mrs. Byers. Opal received many beautiful Rifts and all those present gave her their favorite recipe Delicious refresh ments wece served by the hostesses. Announce IngEgement Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Lindsay of Lodi, Wisconsin, are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Ruth Kingsley Lindsay, to Mr. R. Arthur Hermann, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Hermann of Osceola. Miss Lindsay is a graduate of the Uni versity of Nebraska where she was a member of Delta Gamma. She was for a time supervisor of music in the Piattsmouth high school and for the past five years has been with i .the music department of the McCook ,high school. Mr. Hermann is also a graduate of Nebraska and member !of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He is engaged I in business at McCook. Entertain for Newlyweds J The home of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. jCrassm2.il on Marble street, was the scene Sunday evening of a very love 'ly buffet supper honoring Mr. and 'Mrs. H;irley Minr.iear. whose wed :ding took place Saturday evening, j The centerpiece of the dining room table was a redding cake baked by Mrs. Herley Meisingcr of Omaha, jaunt of the groom. Miniature wed 'ding enkes were used in the decor ative plan of the smaller tables, i The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Har ,ley Meisinger and children, Mr. and I Mrs. Howard McGrath, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Gamblin, Nebras ka City; Mrs. Gertrude Gamblin, G ion wood; Wayne Gorton, Lincoln; John KorP. Omaha; Mrs. E. A. Hitt, Mr. and Mrr. Chester Minniear, Mrs. : Nettie Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. i Charles Hitt, Mr. and Mrs. Eay "Bourne, Earl Taylor, Miss Margaret Anne Vallery, Miss Gertrude Vallery, ! Miss Marie Vallery, Mr. and Mrs. iGiasr.man and sons, Robert and Don iald, ani the guests of honor, Mr. and U'rs. Minniear. ! From Tuesday's Daily Junior W. C. Picnics The members of the Junior Wom an's -tlub met at Hotel Piattsmouth early list evening and drove to Pla more Park for an evening's entertain ment. First an outdoor weincr roast and pimic lunch was enjoyed. This was followed by short hikes, songs, and a social chat. The dance pavilion at rinnore Park was reserved for the remainder of the evening Much fun jWas derived from this outdoor social meeting. The committee in charge of 'the arrangements were: Winifred jllatt, Wilma Hutchison, Mary Rosen jerans. Marjorie Lohnes, and June I Vallery. j The plans for the June meeting -r ill be made by Catherine Anthes, 8 3 Paint your house now at these worth while savings. Protect it against weather and avoid the need for expen sive repairs. Irene Anthes, Margaret Bauer, Mar jorie Bourne and Naomi Day. The date, time, and place will be an nounced later. From Wednesday's Daily Eighth Birthday Celebrated Neighbor children helped Len Ray SheLltn barger celebrate his eighth birthday Tuesday evening with a weincr roast in t'ae yard of his home. Mary nice gifts were received and all hsd a lively time playing games. reenters Visit Parents Mr. and Mrs. Loren Otto. Auburn, and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chriswisser were Sunday guests of the ladies' par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ferric. Mrs. Oto. who has been quite ill for pome time now, has returned to her home at Auburn following her stay here at the Chriswisser home where she was cared for. Farewell Party Sunday A farewell gathering of fifteen yoi'ng people attended the dinner party at the Hotel Piattsmouth Sun day evening for Miss Norma Bryant, who. in company with her parents, is to leave for North Platte soon. A C,: CO dinner was served and later the group motored to Omaha where they held a dancing party at Peony Park. Picnic Stag-ed Tuesday Twenty-six adults aird nine chil dren participated in the picnic held at the Country Club last evening a gathering which included only mem bers of the First Methodist church Married Young Peoples' class. They drove to the golf grounds shortly after 7 o'clock. The committee in charge of the event comprised Mrs. Willard Brink. Mrs. Everett Newton, and Mrs. Ed gar Newton. The picnic dinner was served' in rcfeteria style and proved to be most appetizing. Games were played and l weiner roast "enjoyed. Hold Birthday Gathering On Sunday. May 19th. at the beautiful home of Mrs. Georgia Creamer, south of this city was held ancther very much enjoyed birthday dinner. The members of the party came with well filled baskets and with the many good things provided by Mrs. Creamer made a sumptuous dinner that was appreciated to the utmost by all of the group. After the dinner the members of the group spent the time in visiting and with group singing. Mrs. Forest Shrader at the piano providing the accompaniment for the songs. Those who enjoyed the day were: Mrs. Alma Yardley, Mrs. Georgia Creamer, Mrs. Lulu Wolfe, Mr. and Mrr.. Homer Shrader, Mrs. Verna Rhoden, Mr. and Mrs. Forest Shrader, Bobbie, Marlyn and Yvonne, of Mon damin, Towa, Mrs. Harry Albin, Del bert, Marylyne and Jonan, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gauer, Mr. and Mrs. Don Rhoden, Mr. and Mrs. Glen KaSon berjrar and Dcvonne Kay, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rea, Mrs. Isabel Ger lock, Shrader and Georgiann, Mr. and Mrs. Shrader Rhoden, Alex Campbell. The rest family gathering will be a family reunion held on Sunday, August 4th. at the home of Mrs. Lulu Wolfe, and members of the family 'are urged to note the date. Informal Dinner Party Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rob ert Herold of Oklahoma City, Okla- j homa, who are here visiting with . Mr. Herold's mother, Mrs. Henry Her- old. Sr., and his aunts, Misses Mia ' and Barbara Gcring entertained at an informal dinner three couples, close friends and associates of Mr. j Herold. j Blue Italian linens and floral bou- 1 i quets of cornflowers adorned the din ing table at the Gering home. Seat ed at the table participating in the honorary dinner were Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar Soennichsen, Piatts mouth; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brown, Papi'.lion; and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robert Herold. Bridge playing followed the din ner party. An UftmatchsbEe SPECIAL VALUE Colorful, Sturdy, Comfortahle CHAIRS for Porch or Lawn! Heavily enameled in Blue, Green, Led or Canary with. Shaped Seat ard Back. Just 24 Chairs in the lot, to be sold at this Special LOW Price Hiatt Furniture Co. 130 So. 6th Phone 112 Nelly Dons are Here in a Wide Range of Colors Ladies Toggery Offers Fine Showing for Saturday and Frugality Days, Monday, Tuesday Mid - summer dew - cool fashions plucked from Nelly Don's summer gardens. They are winners, every one, that have made their way in the j world by sense of quality, style and distinction. Each and every one is endowed with the superb fit for which Nelly Don is famous. Each and every one possesses a quality of those little hidden values that mean so much and are found so seldom in styles at this price, $1.95 to $7.95. Sizes 12 to 44. We also have a com plete showing of Gay-Gibson juniors, sizes 9 to 15, priced at only $2.95. New Millinery arrivals. Look cool and lovely in a wide-brimmed white hat, also navy and Mack. Now is the time for shady sera vs. We have an exciting collection of the popular cart-wheels, big bretons, dip-brims, etc.. all very new and tremendously nattering. Only $1.93. Be sure and come in and see the new summer shades in Munsing silk hosiery. Munsing hosiery wears long er, fits better. Priced at 59c1, 89 and SI per pair. I ady-Love slips as seen in Vogue with patented under arm features endorsed by women the world over. If you are not now- wearing this famous slip, we suggest that you come in and try one on. Priced at $1 and J?2 a real value. And now a word about "Fun and Frugality" Pays, Monday and Tues da, when you can combine entertain ment and shopping to good advant age. Ewalt Amusement Co. here with their rides and two free stage shows dail3'. Profit from rides and conces sions goes to help carry on the an nual Korn Karnival this fall. Stores are all offering special shopping val ues and will be open Monday and Tuesday evenings. We particularly invite you to visit cur store and see the fine array of wearing apparel we are offering at value-giving prices. THE LADIES TOGGERY, Shop of Personal Service. ATTEND GRADUATION From Tuesday's Dattj Mr. and Mrs. Clarence C. Cotner and Mrs. C. F. Glaze departed this morning for Tarkio, Missouri, where they are to attend the graduating exercises of th Tarkio college. Don ald Cotner, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cotner is a member of the gradu ating class of the college. Mr. Cot ner is completing a very successful four years in the college where he has been outstanding in his work in the athletic department and also in music in which he is majoring. He was a member of the local gradu ating class in 1933. Fim 1 Frugality Days June 3-4-S Come to PIATTSMOUTH to have a good tine. Come to FETZER SE0E CO. for real values in shoes. We. are offering some special Eargains for these three days cf Fun and Frugality. Open evenings. MEN'S DRESS OXFORDS Ekrk or Brown Oxfords, with imitation Wing: Tip. Sizes 6 to 10. A good buy. Special $2.19 pair MEN'S Work Shoes and Oxfords Black retan uppers, P toe style. Leather and Comp. soles, Rub ber heels. Lots of wear for our low 3 day special price of $1.S8 pair 2 Good Styles in Work Oxfords at the Same Price Chiidrens Sandals Cool Sun-Sandals, Protect those Tiny MoilC QflY A sPeckl Purchase of Irregulars of a fl OlC llllrllo OUA Famous 35c Sox at this low puce Bi Fetzer Shoe Co. Home of Quality Footwear Piattsmouth, Nebr. Former Local Young Man Joins the Benedicts Thomas Joseph Patterson and Miss Mary Elizabeth Vannoy Married at Morgantown, W. Va. The following from the Morgan town (West Virginia) Post tells of the marriage of a former Piattsmouth young man, Thomas Jos-eph Patter son, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pat terson, of Morgantown, and a grand son of the late Thomas M. Patterson and Mrs. Patterson and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fetzer. He is a nephew of Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Sr., and H. F. Goos: "The early fall weddLng of Miss Mary Elizabeth Vannoy to Thomas Joseph Patterson, both of this city,, was revealed to a group of her friends at a dessert bridge party given by the bride's mother, Mrs. Beatrice Vannoy, last night in the Governor's Suite at the Hotel Mor gan. "The ceremony was performed quietly Sept. 28, 1939, in the Alt. Lebanon Presbyterian church at Pittsburgh, Pa Officiating was the Rev. W. S. Dove. "Announcement of the date was made on placecards used for the servins of the dessert course. On the front were white daisies and the in scription, 'Daisies will tell.' The re verse side read 'Mary Lib and Tom Sept. 28 39.' Bridal appointments were accented. "Bouquets of snapdragons in pastel shades were used in the rooms where the guests were received by the bride, Mrs. Patterson, her mother, Mrs. Vannoy, and the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. J. M. Patterson. "Bridge games were played at five tables. At the close' the prize for high score was presented to Miss Betty Jane McWhorter, while Miss Eleanor Lowe received the second high prize. Mrs. Frank DeVille won the galloping prize. "The bride, who is the youngest daughter of Mrs. Beatrice Vannoy of Jackson street, was educated in the local schools, graduating from Morgantown high school and from the University in 193S. She is a mem ber of Chi Omega sorority For the past twoears she has been teaching in the county schools. "The son of Mr. and Mrs. J. ,M. Patterson of North Spruce street, Mr. Patterson graduated from the Tri adelphia high school at Wheeling and from the University. He. is a member of Phi Delta Theta fratern ity. He is associated with' Commer cial Credit at Fairmont, where he and his bride will make their home in the near future." ATTENDS CONVENTION L. L. Horton was at Omaha Mon day where he was in attendance at the meeting of the Nebraska State Funeral Directors association. WOMEN'S SHOES A group of Women's Stylish Sandals and Pumps in Patent, Gaberdine and Calf Leathers. Black and the new tan shade. Sizes 4 to 9, AA to B. Not every Fize in each style. Choice at $1.98 pair Skyrider Oxfords for Boys Nationally advertised Boys high grade Oxfords in all the new styles. Gray, Tan or Black California leathers. Wing tip, straight tip or Moccasin styles. Sizes 1 to 5. Values to $3.50 2.69 pair Leather Sole Feet. Pair S9c VISIT AT LINCOLN Sunday a group of the members of the Monsignor M. A. Shine coun cil of the Knights of Columbus were at Lincoln where they participated in the initiation staged by the Fitz gerald council of that city. The members of the K. of C. and the can didates received communion at 9:30 at the St. Mary's cathedral followed by the communion breakfast at the hall of the cathedral. The initiation was at 1 o'clock at the Odd Fellows hall. The banquet was held at 6:30 at the Lincoln hotel and very large ly attended by many of the leaders in the clergy and the Knights of Co lumbus. In the party were County Attorney and Mrs. Walter II. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Woolcott. John M. Meisinger and Frank A. Neugebauer, j g!!IIi!li!II!SIIlilil!li!!!a 1 ANNOUNCING OUR 25th I STARTS SATURDAY, JUNE 1 and Ends SATURDAY, JUNE 8 For an entire week, we are offering a large variety of items at very special prices in celebration of our Silver Anniversary. Buy now and reap the saving! Be Sure and Get Your Share of These 9c to 19c SPECIALS Many Items on Sale not listed in our Circular during this Week of Bargains A STCRE-WIDE VALUE-GIVING EVENT i mmn a ao 5 511 Main Street - Telephone, 581 BIIIIIlIlIHIIIi:iIIiIlIISIiniIlllIIHIIIIIlIlIIlIIIfIIIIII2IIIilIIISIIii:iliIIIllLr "WHERE EVERY DAY IS FOOD VALUE DAY" PHONE 93 ana 95 WE DELIVER Frin Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues., May 31 -June 4 Bread QTRAW- rI HZI .MUk m;, ,c n, , . O I Hit II 6 1 1 Carotene or Kamo musical BERRES jUp 4 Tall Can, Mo. Aromas j 3 jC Red Ripe fJ j Oranges Qt. Box Li Lemons Sunkist, 220 Size Juicy Sunkist Per Dozen COOKIES f7 ff 300 Size' 3)02611 Karshmlw. fjr T I Mustard Coffee Creams f FJ J Qt. Jar 10 Butter-Nut, 2 lbs. w Catsup Reg. or Drip, 2- YeL-owsione tkc-j BANANAS IPp 2SL.1QC Golden Ripe I Matches r- nil Cairo, 6 Box Ctn. Hour Per lb UJ 4 Omar, 5-lb. Bag . 10 W jg6 23C PORK &CZ(7 Grapefruit DC A MC U I I $ 100 Ske Calif- Mason Jars llCHllO J J J N Seedless Agp Qts, doz. 75 Goldn Rule fA U 6 for Pints, doz. .65 No. 2 Mj J Peanut Butter Caps, doz 21 Cans. 3 for.L- Rare Treat, 2-lb. Rings, doz 4 Jar for Only FLOUR en nn 25c Preserves q 8 Pure Strawberry Lighthouse V g T0 STARCH Yellowstone icoi p.G Corn, Gloss 2-lb. Jar 25 4g - or Baking p 4-lb. Jar 49 4S 1&- U Soda, Mb- 0U Mr. Farmer Get Our Price MULLEN'S ftlEAT DEPARTMENT Phone 95 and 93. We have Four Deliveries Daily 8:30 a, m. 10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. BEEF ROAST, per lb 17i PLATE BOIL, lean, meaty, 3 lbs 25 HAMBURGER, Fresh-Cut, 2 lbs. for 25 BACON BOSTON BUTT PORK ROAST, Lean, per lb 16i PORK BRAINS, per lb 10 PURE PORK SAUSAGE, per lb 10 VEAL BROWNIES, per lb 25 FUN AND FRUGALITY DAYS Monday and Tuesday, June 3 and 4. Combine Pleasure with Profit by taking advantage of the low prices advertised in this paper which are good to Tuesday night, June 4. STORES OPEN EVENINGS TO SERVE YOU grand knight of the local council. While the gentlemen were attending the ceremonies the ladies visited for the day with relatives and friends. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES From Wednesday'. Dnr Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt, County Treasurer John E. Turner, Miss Helen Hunter, and Judge A. H. Duxbury were at Weeping Water this afternoon to attend the funeral ser vices of Henry Mogensen. Mr. Cloidt is to sing at the service. DEATH OF INFANT The newly born child o" Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Brittain died Monday shortly af'er its birth. The infant was taken to the Wabash cemetery where it was laid to rest. The Hor ton funeral home had charge. to 9 on Eggs Before You Sell! 1 STORE ! Y Pioneer Sliced 5-lb. Box 33)
