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PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SIX 5CSAL From Thursday's Daiij Tuesday Evening Social Mrs. Baltz Mei3lnger, Mrs. Elmer Bennett, Mrs. Thomas Walling, and Miss Eleanor O'Rrien served as com mittee members for the combined business-social meeting of the Cath olic Daughters of America, members Tuesday evening a meeting con ducted in the club rooms of the St. John's church. Pinochle was played and Mrs. John Iladraba and Mrs. Anna Zitka re ceived the awards, and this was fol lowed by the luncheon. Plymsl-Reed Wedding The marriage of Miss Irene riymal, of Ashland, to Mr. Ralph Reed, of riattsmouth, has just been an nounced by the young people, the ceremony taking place on December 2Sth. The wedding took place at the Methodist parsonage at Hia watha, Kansas, Rev. J. W. Campbell performing the ceremony. They were accompanied to Hia watha by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tree man, of Weeping Water. They later motored to St. Joseph, Missouri, for a short honeymoon trip. Mrs. Reed has had a positio'n at Omaha up to the wedding but is now at home with her husband. Mrs. Reed is the daugbtei- of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Plymal, of Ashland. She i9 a graduate of the Elmwood high school and has work in several Community Building Club ELECTED JUNE 15 1079 Alan McClanahan.$50 Not Paid 1168 Howard KeJinelL$25 Not Paid This Week $50-550 Study Popular Music VIRGINIA KURBIS OF THE George Johnson Modern Music Studios will be in PLATTSMOUTH every Wednesday teaching POPULAR MUSIC MODERN PIANO Special Summer rates. Registration Wednes, June 19, 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Lessons, $1.00 Each Public Library Auditorium SAVE ON MEATS! PORK LIVER Nicely sliced ' BEEF HEARTS Yo&. Tender SPARE RIBS Ian, Meaty SAUSAGE rreshly Made Country Style, Bulk. f HAMBURGER JSSS? TL'"!1. . . .Ttffc PORK. CHOPS ar.&;u ISc STEAK !SS sptc',bQua!"' S7c WIENERS SSST'fuSiffi:? 15c BACON atiK11. COLD CUTS macaroni and Cheese Loaf, Pickle Pickle Old Fashioned Meat Loaf, Smoked Liver Sausage, Lb... MINCED LUNCHEON BACON SQUARES GROCERY PRUNES FRESH OREGON No. 10 Can TlITf T WCS MILE HIGH M.1Tu&jE43 Qui tart Jar POTTED MEAT SARDINES TOMATO JUICE SOAP lX".. .CAST.'L.E 12C TOITODRTl WUI? A JL f A. A SUM If AAiUXttA FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES! POTATOES 8SS; tKH. W. u: :. . . .29c TOMATOES M'k.?lp:.Texa9 19 APPLES BSiSn Z"Von. S9c fY TATf!? California Sunkist Valencias $IAl3&? 28s size. Dozen.. CUCUMBERS (Plattsmouth, Tues., Wed., June of the business houses of Elmwood and has a host of friends in that community, who will wish her much happiness. Mr. Reed is a son of Mrs. Emma Reed, of riattsmouth, and, is engaged in farming at the Albert Wetenkamp farm west of Mynard, where they are now at home to their many friends. Tender Friend Parew11 Wednesday evening a surprise farewell party was planned by a number of friends of Charles McClain who is leaving for Blair in the near future to make his home. The party was held at the home of Miss Rosalyn Mark. Refreshments were prepared by Mrs. Wilson Green and Mrs. Mark. Those present were June Griffin, Marion Fricke, Elizabeth Ann Wiles, Helen Elotzer, Margaret Fricke, Rosalyn Mark, Kenneth Wohlfarth, Bob Hallstrom, Bill Cloidt, Bruno Reichstadt, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Green, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Mark and the guest of honor, Charles Mc Clain. IProm Trldftr's Dally Woman's Auxiliary Entertained Educational ana inspiring talks on the subject "Church Mission of Help" were given by Mrs. Walter Tritsch and Mrs. Lillian Schmitt at the June meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the St. Luke's Episcopal church. Mrs. John Schutz served as hostess and she was assisted in the serving by Mrs. George Conis. The attendance at this meeting proved excellent, and it climaxed with the serving of a luncheon by the two ladies. Celebrate Birthdays The home or Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Becker and family was the scene of a very pleasant family party last evening where the group celebrated the anniversaries of Mrs. Earl Beck er and that of Billy Floyd Becker, 3on of the host and hostess. The event was featured by a fried chicken dinner and all of the accompanying good things that entered to make it an event long to be remembered. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ecrl Becker and family, Mr. and Mrs. W. A". Becker, Mr. and Mrs. John Hatt. Jr., Mrs. Donald Rainey, Oma ha, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Tritsch, of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Becker and Billy Floyd. MAO Club Meets ' The members of the MAO club met on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. John Woest with twelve members and five guests present to take part in the program of the afternoon. 7t Wilson's Tasty Table Treats and Pimento Loar, v t9 and Pimento Loaf, lD... & v Sliced or Piece, lb. .12c Fey. Sug. Cured -fftffe Cello-Wrap'd, lb.. JLMC FEATURES! 25c 12c DILLS KVET, ,-.. 10c HALF HILLS, Mustard or t Of Tomato Sauce. Large Oval Can. . . .IvG 52" T.: " .... 15c Scott County, 24-oz. Cans, 2 for T Sunrise, 8-oz. Cello 13c Pkg., 2 for. Fancy Long Green for Slicing. Each 5c 18-19 Right to Limit Reserved) Mrs. 'A. H. Duxbury presided over the Dusiness session of the club. Mrs. R. C. Shellonbarger was elect ed as the musical director for the coming year. The plans for the next year were discussed a ad also ihe year book which will soon be prepared for the ensuing year. The members also dis cussed the plans for a picnic in August. In recognition of her fine work as project leader for the past year, irrs. Fred Worth was presented with a lovely gift. The mee.'ing closed with the serv ing of refreshments by the hostesses, Mrs. Glen Vallery, Mrs. Karl Gross hans and Mrs. Fred Worth. Married at Council Bluffs The marriage of Miss Virginia Ault of Council Bluffs and Oliver Gilson of Glenwood was solemnized at Cen tral Nazarene church in Council Bluffs Thursday evening, May 31. The Rev. A. A. Smith read the mar riage lines. Attending the couple were Miss Kay Voss as maid-of-honor, and Vir gil Ault as best man. The bride was given in marriage by her eldest brother, Lloyd Ault. Flower girls were Carol Smith and Catherine Ilager. The wedding was followed by a reception at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Hyla Ault. The young couple will make their home in Glenwood, where he is employed in the county engineer's office. Glen wood Opinion Tribune. The groom is a grandson of Mrs. John Rotter and a nephew of Mrs. John Kublcka of this city. He is well known to a number of the local people. Many Showers for Recent Bride Following the marr:age announce ment of Mrs. John Koop, nee Miss Marie Vallery, last Thursday eve ning, numerous showers have been planned for the recent bride. The f rst of these was tendered in the dining room of the Hotel Platts mouth last evening when Mrs. R. W. Helslng, Mrs. Louis Lohnes and Miss Naomi Day served as hostesses at a linen shower. Over forty attended. In the serving of the luncheon the ladies were assisted by Miss Mar garet Heineman. The guests' gifts to the guest of honor were placed in a pot of gold and streamers were seen hanging from the pot to a rainbow. Huge bouquets of early summer flowers added to the attractiveness of the dining room. In the games played Mrs. Clayton -.r-i. t.. -i. j j titjoo :ross, ivirs. aiane mcuaius auu auxi Helen Warner were awarded the prizes. Mrs. Nellie McKean and daughter, Miss Evelyn McKean, Nebraska City. and Mrs. Harold Peterson, Omaha. were the only out-of-town guests at the shower. This evening Mrs. Roy Knorr will entertain at a miscellaneous shower at the Knorr home, 909 Main street, for Mrs. Koop. Monday evening, June 17 Mrs. Clayton Cros3 will act as hostess at a post-nuptial party. From Saturday's Dally P. E. 0. Meets Chapter P, P.E.O. met Friday af ternoon at the home of Miss Pearle Staats on Park hill, a fine attendance of the members being present. Mrs. W. A. Robertson had charge of the program on "Vacation Dreams," prov ing very Interesting to all. Mrs. Albert Horlings was a guest of the afternoon. At an appropriate hour the hostess served a delicious lunch eon. Second Shower Takes Place At the Roy W. Knorr home last evening, Mrs. Knorr ' and daughter. Miss Jean entertained a group of guests at a miscellaneous shower, in honor of Mrs. John Koop. The interior of the home was decorated with bouquets of snapdragons, roses, and other late spring floral bouquets; m-iny of them served as centerpieces on the four tables at which were CVilEIS) TO NEW LOCATION CLYDE'S T A VETO Now in Former First National Bank BIdg. Main Street, between 5th and 6th Ready for Business and a Hearty Welcome to the Old Customers and New Friends in Our New Location! Come in and See Us seated the card players. A dozen or more guests attended the shower. Bridge and pinochle was played and the prizes were awarded to Mrs. Louis Lohnes and Miss Edith Far ley. Attractively-wrapped packages re vealed valuable gifts appropriate for a typical home. ' A luncheon, served by the hostess, climaxed an enjoyable evening spent at the Knorr home. Hold Kidnaping Party Last evening the young married people's class of the Christian church held a kidnaping party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Gochenour, culminating in a very exciting few moments for the class members as th were "kidnaped." Alvin Smock, Carl Graves and Carroll Sutton served as the commit tee, calling on the members of the class, "kidnaping" them as they were engaged in their household tasks or relaxing. No one knew the date of the party or where it was to take place save the committee. The evening was spent in playing games and closed with the surprised hostess serving a luncheon to the members of the class and the little folks. There were twenty-one mem jpvs and eight children present. Mrs. J. W. Taenzler is tenrher of the rlass and Mrs. William Goch enour the president. hose attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Mansfield, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Smock and daughter, Elva Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Adkins, Mr. and Mrs. Louis McConnaha, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Sutton, sons, Don ald and Ronald, Mrs. Isaac Goch enour, Mr. and Mrs. David Robinson, Mrs. Eugene Bushnell, Mrs. Lester Thimgan, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Phillips and daughter, Marlene, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Graves, Eobby, Gary and Tatty Jo, Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Taenzler and Bobby. Benefit Tea for Red Cross Assisted by the Fairview Woman's club, Mrs. Howard Capwell, Elm wood, entertained at a benefit tea at her Elmwood home last week. The tea was sponsored for the benefit of the American Red Cross and three clubs were invited. A program pre ceded the tea in which Mrs. Ray Norris, Cass county chairman for Red Cross work, addressed the guests on Red Cross work and the dire need at this time for funds with which to carry on the 'work of the organ ization. Mrs. Harrison L. Gayer, Cass county fieldwoman, dramatized with the use of a puppet the plea for heln by the victims of the war. A reading was given by Mrs. Pratt, and Mrs. Miller gave an article entitled "What Shall I Teach My Child About War?" It 1s the general opinion and hope that such charitable social events will be given more often in the coin- in? days by Plattsmouth and Cass county people. COUNTY COURT MATTERS Friday was probate day in the county court with a number of mat ters comine to the attention of Judge A. H. Duxbury. The follow ing matters were disposed of: Hearing on the petition for the probate of the estate of Elsie M. Peters, deceased, of Elmwood, prayer of petition granted and Norman O Peters and Marie James named as executor and executrix. B. E. Hen drick, of Wahoo, Is attorney in the case. Petition filed for the administra tion of the estate of Ellen Ohm, de ceased, of Elmwood. Clarence Ohm was named as the administrator. Petition was filed for the final set tlement and discharge of the admin istratrix in the estate of Elizabeth Spangler, deceased. Mrs. S. A. Wiles, a sister, is the administratrix. Hearings in the estate oT Charles Phllpot, deceased, were held, one for permission to sell personal property. report of Inheritance tax appraiser, permission to pay interest on mort- gage LEGION-AUXILIARY PARTY TO BE HELD ON JUNE 21 The year end get-together meeting of the American Legion and Legion Auxiliary will be held Friday even ing, June 21. at tho T-Atrirm hnililinir ' C--"- ua.u..0, according to announcement by the joint committee in charge of ar rangements. This will be a covered dish lunch eon, followed by an evening of card playing and general sociability. All Legion and' Legion Auxiliary members and their families will be expected to attend. The Auxiliary elects new officers at its afternoon mpHn? tiiot .iiw ----o UUJ , while the Legion election of officers will be held Friday pvptitn ink - . . , u ' ' J 12. Both organizations have had out standing years from the point of membership, enrolling greater num bers than have belonged at any time in the last decide or more. Ceorge Conis is the retiring Legion commander and Mrs. Eugene Vroman the retiring Auxiliary president. RED CROSS CONTRIBUTIONS The following are the subscrip tions to date for the war relief fund of the American Rp1 r. names are required to be published and will be added to from time to time: Norfolk Packing Co., $15; Bar bara and Mia Gering. $10; Olive Jones, $1; John Elliott, $1; Mrs. John Rutherford, $1; Minnie Alwin, $1; Henry Starkjohn, $1; Platts mouth State bank, $10; R. C. Jahrig, $1; Fred Ramge. $1; Leslie Niel. $1; Blanche and Olive Horning, $2; Eauer Auto Supply Co., $2; Charles Bestor. $1: George . Lushinsky, $1; Ella Kennedy, $1; Mrs. Wm. Carr, $1. Contributions may be made at the Plattsmouth State bank, Wescott's store. Bates Book store. DISTRICT COURT NOTES From Saturdays Dally- In the office of the clerk of the district court today a suit in par tition was filed entitled Alice M. Tool vs. Maude Keller, et al. in which the plaintiff seeks division of property near Elmwood. An action for divorce, William D. Kahler vs. Loretta Mae Keller, non resident defendant was also filed The petition states that the parties were married at Lyons, Nebraska, on July 13, 1934. One of the causes of action is that the defendant ob jected to the plaintiff going on hunt ing or fishing trips In season, altho plaintiff made no objection to activ ities of defendant. COLORADO GUESTS HERE Mrs. Dewey Jensen and two daughters, Marilyn Ann, and Jean Marie arrived from Denver, Colorado Monday evening. The Colorado guests first stopped In South Bend and spent a short time with Mrs. Cora Campbell, sister of Mrs. Jensen. In Plattsmouth they are guests of Mrs. Jensen's sister, Mrs. Earl Lees ley and family, and her brother, Guy Long and family. Before returning to Colorado they will visit in Omaha with another of Mrs. Jensen's brothers Vernon Long and family. Mrs. Jensen was the former Pauline Long. ADDRESSES MASONIC MEETING rrom Saturday's Dally Rev. James C. Lowson, pastor of the First Methodist church, was at North Bend, Nebraska last evening where he addressed the Masons in that city. The occasion was a Masonic banquet held in the Masonic hall and attended by over 100 men. Tomorrow evening Rev. Lowson will speak at Douglas, Nebraska where the Methodists there are observing the fiftieth anniversary of the found ing of the church. Rev. Lowson was pastor at Douglas fourteen years ago. SET KAR NIVAL DATES From Thursday's Dally The dates for the annual King Korn Karnlval were set yesterday by the committee of- the King Korn Klub for the 1940 festival. The dates are to be September 18th to 21st inclusive. These dates should be re membered as the occasion for one of the biggest entertainment features to be held in eastern Nebraska. GO TO CAMP SHELDON From Saturday's Daily Ruth Lowson, Ruth Westover, Dorothea Duxbury, and Elizabeth Wiles left today for Columbus,. Ne braska where they will spend a week attending Camp Sheldon. Mrs. West over drove the girls to Columbus. Our stock of legal blanks Is most complete. THREE SISTERS ILL Three sisters Mrs. Thomas Svo boda, Omaha, Mrs. Joseph Illber, Plattsmouth, and Mrs. Kern Fogarty, Aurora, Illinois are all ill at this time. Mrs. Thomas Svoboda has been in the Douglas county hospital in Omaha for over a year following a fall which she was the victim of in February, 1939. She sustained se vere head injuries. Mrs. Fogarty, who has been ill for some time now, is critically ill at her home in Aurora, Illinois as the result of a malady which makes her hope of recovery impossible. Mrs. Joseph Hiber is still in the St. Catherine's hospital where she was taken a week ago. and her con- drtion is said to be "fair." Mrs. Hiber suffered a cerebral hemorrhage recently and thus made her condi tion all the more serious. GUTHMANNS HAVE GUESTS Wednesday guests of Mrs. F. R. Guthmann and daughter. Miss Min nie were Dr. and Mrs. Frank M. Postlethewaite of Kansas City, and Mrs. Anna G003 of Omaha. Mrs. Postlethwaite will be remembered nere as the former Ida Guthmann, niece of Mrs. F. R. Guthmann. Mrs. II. R. Neitzel and daughter, Mrs. James Griffin and Mike Neitzel of Poise, Idaho also arrived in Platts mouth Wednesday and plans have been set by them to remain for about ten days or more. The two ladies are daughter and granddaugh ter of Mrs. Guthmann. HOME FROM UNIVERSITY Stuart Porter, who has been study ing at the University of Colorado, taking special degree work is home for a visit with his mother and the many old friends. Mr. Porter, who was one of the highest ranking stu dents In the Plattsmouth high school and later at Tarklo college, has been berv successful in his work at the University of Colorado at Boulder, The manv friends are delighted to have the opportunity of a visit with him. WE DELIVER PHONE 23 AND 24 KINGSFORD CORN TREASURE STATE Starch 4yc Sweet Pickles 2 Pkgs. for A CRISP " lltp 1 Pkg. Kremel Free. Full Quart 3" Ice Cream Salt, 10 lbs 15c TREASURE STATE CUDAHY'S Dill Pickles fQc Potted Meat -fflc Quart Jar 3 Small Cans Fresh Pineapple, each 15c Louisiana Red Triumph SHURFINE Potatoes 2Cc MILK 15-lb. Peck J?3?' 4 TaU Cans Peanut Butter RARE TREAT Offg 32-oz. Jar . A Large Assortment of 5c Goods Sweet Corn - Carrots - Hominy - Red Beans Pork and Beans - Assorted Soups ' These are All 9!2-oz. Cans YELLOW or WHITE COMET California Pop Corn ffc Sardines f flc IbsT for Large 15-oz. Can. . . SHURFINE BEVERAGES S Assorted Soda - Root Beer - Ginger Ale & S Colo - Lime Rickey - Others 8 8 ps 3 LARGE BOTTLES ( rius Bottle Deposit Buy Your Canning Supplies How! JAR RINGS, 6 dozen for 250 JAR LIDS, per dozen: 230 We have a Complete Assortment of Canning Needs Jars, Rings, Lids, Pectins, Paraflne, Ets. WILSON'S MINCED HAM, per lb. LOIN END PORK CHOPS, per lb. . LONGHORN CHEESE, per lb. ... AD FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY CR0PS-S0ILS FIELD DAY The annual Crops and Soils Field Day at the College of Agriculture in Lincoln will be held next Tuesday, June 18. Copies of the program were received this week at the farm bu reau office. Here is the detailed program: Morning Session 9 a. m. F. D. Keim, presiding Grass and weed identification con test T. H. Gooding. Progress in bindweed research L. S. Evans. Commercial fertilizers lime manure M. D. Weldon. Producing alfalfa seed in Nance county Alfred Olson. Improving the quality of Nebras ka's wheat Glenn LcDioyt. 11:00 a. m. Inspection of brome- ras3-alfalfa sheep pasture M. A Alexander, A. L. Frolik. Afternoon Session T. A. Kiesselbach, presiding Welcome Dean W. W. Burr. Outline of agronomy farm tour T. A. Kiesselbach. HAS A CLOSE CALL Delmar Yardley, an employee at the Norfolk Tacking company, re ceived slight injuries and almost be came electrocuted Tuesday afternoon, but due to quick thinking and ac tion his life was spared. While about his duties, Delmar stepped on the steam pipe at the factory, reach ed up to get hold of the conveyor and suddenly found that, due to a short in the wiring, it was charged and he was forced to hang there. He called for help and electricity at the factory was turned off, thus saving his life. Springs lanted 500 to 1000 Head of White Rocks each Week SPECIAL PRICES FOR GOOD SIZES Wool Market is Active again. See me for prices. I want your Cream. A. R. CASE Phono 263-J, Plattsmouth in mi mil Shurfine Pure Vegetable Shortening J7c 3-lb.- Tin .120 .140 .160