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THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1940. PLATTSKOTTTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUMfAI PAGE THREE Louisville Mourns Death of Loved Woman Mrs. L. C. Mayfield Dies Suddenly at Family Home Funeral Ser vices Held Sunday. Mrs. L. C. Mayfield. 46, one of the best known and highly respected residents of thre Louisville commun ity, died suddenly at her home Thurs day morning as the result of a heart attack. She had not been ill but had complained of being tired the day before, but on Thursday was at her usual household tasks when stricken. Obituary Mabel Esther Thompson was born at Ulysses, Nebraska, November 6, 1S93. She passed away at her home of a heart attack at ten o'clock Thursday morning at the age of 4G years, S months and 12 days. She was united in marriage to Louis C. Mayfield at Louisville Feb ruary 2, 191D. She leaves to mourn her loss one son, Val; husband, Louis; and a daughter-in-law, Florence; besides her mother, Mrs. Mary Thompson of Louisville; two brothers and three sisters and a host of relatives and friends. She united with the Christian church at Louisville in the year 1916 and had remained a faithful member until death. Funeral services were held at the Christian church Sunday afternoon, Rev. V. E. Goings, a former pastor, officiating, assisted by Rev. Homer L. Dickerson, pastor of the Methodist church. Rev. Chastain, local Chris tian minister ot Omaha sang three beautiful numbers, accompanied by Mrs. Herbert Mason. Interment was in River View cemetery. The Royal Neighbors organization conducted the ritualistic service at the grave. The church was filled with sym pathizing relatives and friends. SUFFERS IROKEN ARM An X-ray of Mrs. George Jordan's right arm was taken this week and upon its completion it was found that she was the victim of a broken arm. While washing several days ago, Mrs. Jordan's hand and arm was caught in the wringer of the washing machine, which resulted in the injury. VISITING IN CITY Miss Bernese Kirker of near Ash land, is here for a visit with her grandmother, Mrs. Hattie Kirker and other relatives. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Long, ot Pacific Junction, with Mrs. Kirker. visited the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirker, on their return being accompanied by Miss Bernese. Vf 5?v7are hot haturauj rBETTIR MECHANICS (PIIOOF SEIT WEEK) ALL SIGNS POINT TO AN EGG SHORTAGE A large number (estimated CO or 70) of the laying hens in the country are going to market. In addition vast numbers (estimated 70 or 75) of the pullets are un derdeveloped and undernourished. What Does This Indicate? Simply this: There is great likeli hood of a short fall and winter egg supply. As a result egg prices should be good. DON'T NEGLECT your pullets now and then wonder why some people get lots of eggs and you dont. FEED them Wayne Egg Mash or Wayne Supplements used with your own farm grains. Get Ycrur Share of Egg Revenue This Winter Proof or Last Week's Ad riUll HATS AUK NOT MADE IN ! VMA Panama hats ar man ufactured almost exclusively in Kcuador ami Peru. The misnomer arone because the hats, originally made In Kcuador. were Introduced o the commercial world through Panama. OCIAL From Monday's Pally Visit Relatives Here Miss Rita Smith of Bellwood and Miss Rita Ortman, of Omaha are guests in the city for a few days of County Attorney and Mrs. Walter H. Smith. The ladies are sisters of their host and hostess. Chicken Dinner Enjoyed Reservations for a chicken dinner. which was served at the Hotel Platt- mouth. were carried out Sunday when Mrs. Fannie Crosser entertained her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lippold. Omaha, who were ner guests tor tne day. Picnic at Park Sunday Members of the St. Paul's Evan gelical and Reformed church choir. their families, and a few close friends motoied to Plamore park just north of the Platte river bridge, where they staged a picnic party. Fourteen participated in the covered dish luncheon served in picnic style and enjoyed the games that followed. To Wed in October Mr. and Mrs. John A. Vinduska of this city announce the approach ing marriage of their daughter. Miss Alice Vinduska of Omaha to Edwin W. Combs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wal ter 15. Combs of Omaha. The cere mony will take place October 5. Miss Vinduska is well known in Plattsmouth as she had attended Plattsmouth high school, where she graduated in 1937. Since her gradu ation she has been employed in the St. Joseph hospital, Omaha. Picnic at Lake Park Sunday a very pleasant picnic party was held at the summer cot tage of Attorney and Mrs. G. L. Clem ents of Elmwood, at Lake Park, near South Bend. The members of the group enjoyed a delicious picnic din ner with the day spent in relax ation and in swimming and boating, enjoyed by all of the members of the party. Those who were in attend ance comprised County Judge and Mrs. A. H. Duxbury and family, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Robertson and family, Ruth Lowson and Ruth West- over or tins city, .air. ana Mrs. ian Ganz and family, of Alvo, and the G. L. Clements family. Hold Family Gathering; Sunday a very pleasant family party was held at the John Wehr bein cabin along the Platte river northwest of this city in the vicin ity of Cullom. The members of the party had a line picnic dinner at the noon hour and the afternoon was spent in playing horseshoe, visiting and boat riding. The event honored members of the family from distant points. Those who participated in the outing were II. T. Batten, Mr. and Mrs. John Wehrbein and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wehrbein and fam - ily, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Kaffenberger land family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry White and family, Mrs. Planch Grass Iman of Alliance, Mr. and Mrs. Dixon ;Grassman of Lincoln and Miss June Keil. "rom Tuesday's Dally Attend Wedding Sunday Mr. and Mrs. George Dobson of this cily were in Lincoln Sunday MSOCCCCCOCCCOCC07CCCCCCCCCCCOSCCCCCCCCOCOC05CCCCCOSCC s TP it mm Fee i Friday & Saturday July 26 - 27 On these two days we will X a Dair of our Spec. 49c Pure 8 8 Ladies Hose with each pair Women's Shoes, $1 Many beautiful summer stvles left to choose from 6 at this low price. Real sav- S ings in footwear styles you can "wear for many weeks S and remember FREE Silk 8 Hosiery only on Friday 8 and Saturday, July 26-27. .Fetzer Shoe Co where they were numbered among the numerous attendants at the wed ding ceremony which united Miss Viola Baker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Baker, and Hugh Sherman Hallett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh E. Hallett, at 4 p. m. at the home of the bride's parents. Picnic Party Monday A group of girls who comprise a portion of the staff at the Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph company were entertained at a picnic supper last evening at the home 'of Mrs. Baltz Meisingrer. Eight of the company's employees attended the midsummer social event Mrs. Ruth Koukal, Mrs. Alice Sharpnack, Misses Hilda Wall engren, Rose Janda, Eleanor O'Brien, Ruth Ann Hatt, Elva Johnson, and Helen Ledgrvay. Immediately following the supper cards were played and awards were received by Misses Johnson and O'Brien. Later in the evening the group attended the McMahon shows, which are located on Chicago Avenue on the Pollock pasture lots. Vacation at Okohoji Mr. and Mrs. Harold Murphey, of Lincoln, who have been visiting here at the home of Mrs. Murphey's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Robertson, have departed for Lake Okoboji, Iowa, where they will enjoy a week. Their small daughter, Vesta Lee. is here to visit at the home of the grandparents. Shower for Mildred Wilson Tuesday evening at the Jacobs' hall at Murray, Miss Mildred Wilson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Wil son of Murray, was honor guest at a miscellaneous shower, in recognition of her marriage to Mr. Brooks Boyd, of Omaha, which takes place this evening at Marysvil'.e, Missouri. The shower was given by Mrs. Rob ert E. Sedlak. Mrs. John Wonclra ot this city. Miss Gertrude Taulson of Omaha and Miss Mary Gordon of Omaha, who was unable to be pres ent. The games were in charge of Miss Paulson, prizes being won by Miss Dolly McCulloch, Miss Lois Mead and Miss Jane Boedeker. Miss Gertrude Paulson gave several popular piano numbers and Miss Boe deker with a very fine piano offering. Many useful and attractive gifts were received and opened by the guest of honor, lovely remembrances of the host of friends. After the inspection of the gifts, refreshments of ice cream and cake was served by the hostesses to the large group that had gathered to wish Miss Wilson the very greatest happiness. Rural-Urban Tea The Mynard community building i was the scene, of a very pleasant group of the ladies of the community j Tuesday afternoon, the. occasion be ins the Rural-Urban tea. arranged as a Dart of the program of t ! ... . : :, . . : ssioumyeunui;,,...; Mrs. II. L. Gayer being in charge of this part of the program. There re many in attendance , ., 4. . . r . . . 4, ; remainder of tne summer witn ner despite the intense heat to enjoy thej ni.o.v! t,n un .!!"Ughttr in Greybull. I n llilC JMO(liU 111"! lvvi i' pared. The program opened with "My Ne braska," Mrs. R. C. Shellenbarger be ing the leader of the group. Mrs. E. H. Spangler gave the wel come to the guests and to which 8 ft ! give i Silk of .98 Or More Hosiery! Mrs. W. A. Robertson made the re sponse. Willa Sylvester, one of the talent ed young vocalists of the city gave a vocal number that was very much appreciated by the group. The playlet, "And So They Met" was given, Mrs. C. L. Wiles and Mrs. A. H. Duxbury taking the characters in the playlet very effectively. Mrs. Elbert Wiles gave one of her always enjoyed flute solos, Mrs. R. O. Cole being the accompanist. Mrs. Gayer presentee! the puppet show, "The Puppet Farm Wife," a clever and interesting offering. Mrs. R. C. Shellenbarger gave a vocal number to add to the enjoy ment of the entire group. Mrs. P. T. Heineman, one of the outstanding bird lovers of the coun ty, gave a very Interesting talk on "Wings Over Our Gardens," telling of the value of the bird life to the community. The play, "Let's Run Away" was presented by four local girls. Mar caret Frickc, Betty Gayer, Elizabeth Ann Wiles and Willa Sylvester, very cleverly. One of the very interesting fea tures of the program was the chalk talk, "Our Heritage," given by Helen Gayer, this showing the development of the farm home, the conservation of soil for the farm that have been an active part in the program of the preservation of the Nebraska farms and homes. At the conclusion Mrs. Chester Wiles sang the familiar "Little Gray Home in Hie West." The entire group joined in the singing of "God Iless America" to c'ose the program, following which refreshments were served. The hostesses were: Mcsdames Don Harris, Raymond Larson, E. H. Spangler, H. F. Nolting. Joseph Bierl, J. E. Meisinger. Leonard Born, Elmer Tritsch. E. A. Webb. A. II. Duxbury. C. L. Wiles, Chester Wiles, R. O. Cole, Elbert Wiles. W. A. Robertson. P. T. Heineman. OCA From Monday's Pally Miss Minnie Hild, cKik in the of fico of the county judge, was a visi tor in Omaha today to attend to seme matters of business. Thornton Baker of the Plattsmouth State bank, was in Shenandoah, Iowa, over Sunday to spend the day with his mother and other relatives. Mrs. Hulda Weidmon was among th-ise visiiing in Omaha today where she was called to look after some matters of business for the day. COMINGS AND GOINGS From Wednesday's Daily Miss Clara Toman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Toman, return ed home today from Mitchell, South Dakota, where she spent ten days with her sister, Mrs. Henrietta Ruml land l'amilv. Mrs. Ruml has two ,i . .. i. . ti . . . . . . .7 . i : , , , , A nf.vi.mn it..!.. .1.. n-V. - A T .C .11 1 mil iu; ii l ii t; iivi uauKuin, .ui. Accompanying her daughter. - I.vesterclay was Airs, f.ertna snopp oi j city. :rs. Miopp wui spend tne Mrs. Emily Iverson and two chil dren. Margaret and Paul are now at home in this city after spending a period of two weeks or more in Min nesota. The greatest portion of their trip was enjoyed at Lake Madison, Minnesota, and they had the pleasure of visiting with Mrs. Iverson's brother. Hanf Schumacher, who St 'makes his home in Mankato. Minne- c ci 'i Tlia Pliltcmniitli nonnlu fnoV i-w.u. . ii v itin.'tuv'uiii iiviririi. the opportunity of viewing the num erous lakes in that section. 1 rod SIX !20Z. BOTTLES NOW AVAILABLE IN EASY'TQ-CARRY HOME CARTON I2 0I .v I S Ml ' M m m p ii II BIGGER -BETTER I EAGLE NEWS HEMS Mrs. R. B. Morgan spent the first of this week in Lincoln at the home of her brother, Ralph Allen and family. Miss Jennie Gerhard spent the lat ter part of last week at the home of her brother, Edward Gerhard and Mrs. Gerhard. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Schulz and daughter spent the past week end at Hanover, Kansas, with Mrs. Schulz' parents and other relatives. Ralph Judkins of Lincoln visited last Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Judkins and grand mother, Mrs. Emma Judkins. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ilite of Weep ing Water have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Hite's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wright, during the past week. Mrs. Elmer Seeman, who was at the Bryan Memorial hospital for nearly a week for treatment was able to come home on Monday of this week. Mrs. E. A. Miller came from Om aha on Tuesday of this week and is visiting her sister, Mrs. Guy Jones and family and mother, Mrs. Anna) Klietsch. The curb, which was extended from the bank corner on Main street to O street, has been complet ed. The street has been graded and graveled. Mrs. L. W. Piersol was hostess to the ladies of the W. C. T. U. on Fri day of last week. Guests were Mrs. Charles Scattergood and children and Mrs. Dave Hursh. Mr. and Mrs. R. Palvdan and Mr. and Mrs. Stover and son of Council Bluffs visited Mrs. Palvdan's sisters Mrs. E. C. Oberle and Agnes Ketel hut. last Sunday. Mrs. I. R. Dana and children Lincoln were in Eagle looking after some matters of business on Monday of this week. They also called Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle. A nice crowd attended the Metho dist Sunday school picnic at Antelope park in Lincoln on Wednesday this week. Even though the day extremely warm, the dinner was greatly enjoyed. Mrs. Rudolph Finland, who under went an operation some time ago in a Lincoln hospital, was able to leave the hospital recently and is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Cecil Pettit and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duffield and children of Ossowatomie, Kansas, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wennedy and children of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Willard Gillespie of Lincoln spent several days this week with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Smith. Rev. and Mrs. Springer, who are serving a small church near Chicago while Rev. Springer is attending school, have been vacationing in Ne- brastca for the past month. Theyj were visiting friends in Eagle on Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Margaret Thrown received word Monday that her sister passed away at Oklahoma City. -Oklahoma. Mrs. Brown and children attended the funeral service's held there on Tuesday of this week. Sympathy is extended to Mrs. Brown and child ren. GRAND ISLAND VISITORS HERE Mr. and Mrs. Oiin Contryman. of j Grand Island, were week-end visitors j At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry j Henton. Mr. Contryman, a certified public accountant, had been working! in the eastern part of the state the j past week. They left at the week- end to visit relatives at North Bend, before returning to their home in Grand Island. O 12 Oz. Present this coupon to any dealer and receive FREE three (3) bottles of Pepsi Cola with the purchase of three (3) bottles (at regular price, 5C each). PLUS REGULAR SMALL BOTTLE DEPOSIT Order the Handy Six Bottle Carton Name Address Dealer's Name Address ' To Dealer This Coupon will be Redeemed by Our Pepsi Cola Driver Salesman Note This Coupon VOID after August 15, 1940. , ;u - - - - TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Mrs. Charles Vallery was taken quite ill Monday morning and it was necessary to have her taken to the Claikson hospital at Omaha for treat ment. It was thought at first that the case might be one of acute ap pendicitis but examination failed to reveal this condition. She is being Teepel states that Mrs. Teepel is feel kept at the hospital under observa- jjng: very well and they have had the tion and care. RECEIVES SAD NEWS Mrs. George Fornoff of this city, has received the sad news of the death of a niece. Mrs. Oda Petersen. 27, which occurred a few days ago at her home in New Jersey. The deceased lady was formerly Oda Ton-cerse-n. and visited here some two years ago with her aunt, meeting a large number of the local people who will learn with regret of her pass ing. TRUCKS CRASH NEAR ELMWOOD From Tuesday's Daily Gerald Milner, 26, of Elliott, Iowa, a truck driver, wa injured today two trucks, owred by George Heed of Elliott collided on highway 24, three miles southwest of Elm- wood. Both trucks were loaded with salt. Milner was asleep when his park ed truck was struck from the rear. The other truck driver, James Jack of Elliott, was uninjured. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Mrs. Mott Frady was taken to the University hospital Sunday, where she was placed for treatment and observation. , .. , -8 A Rin OPFN.ATP b v S W BlMIiy DPI rJ UHpi lr s Q H UBS ITU U U vsJ7 Utt HSI v Mia fill US' U q on h s Saiuraav. Jul v 27 S " 8 n iTATTurav tt attti-dht oi 'TT rc vrrr nr tjtattc nxr tt C TK X was k Both Modern and Old Time Music x PAT CAMPBELL, MANAGER Refreshments Sandwiches, Pop, and Beer cocoGccccosccccccosososoccccococsccccsooooooccceocoo E I m i,iii n.i . , hi ijmjin timi i. ii mi) m win win I lu!!en's leat larket II PHONE 95 8:30 and 10:30 a. m. BEEF ROAST Corn Fed Per lb 17c E HAMBURGER, 2 lbs. for 25 SAUSAGE, pure Pork, 2 lbs 25t VEAL BROWNIES, per lb 25C A MOST CONilETE LINE OF Cold Meats -Fresh Dressed Poultry Bulk Pickles Dills, Sweet and Kosher I 1 14 5 Pioneer Box BACON 5-lb. Box . . 43c c f, t ciS S Bottles HERE FROM SOUTHLAND From Wednesday's Cat; Erl Teepel. of the store depart ment of the BREX, arrived in the city this morning from Alexandria, Virginia, to visit here with C. R. Olson, local storekeeper of the com pany and the many old friends. Mr. pleasure of a visit from Mr. J. E. Knight, father of Mrs. Teepel and Miss Jessie Knight, a sister of Mrs. Teepel. The Knight family reside at Mattoon. Illinois, and after a visit at Alexandria, left for Atlanta to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Teepel and family. RETURNS TO DENVER Miss Alice Marie Funk, who for the past month has been here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Funk, and other relatives, departed Sunday night for Denver to resume her church work there. Miss Funk has a position as deaconess at the Trinity Methodist church, one of the largest church organizations in t he west. RETURNS FROM WEST from Tues5ay' Pant Last evening W'illiam Armstrong returned home from a trip of several weeks on the west coast where he had gone in company with Joe llen drix, Donald Burcham and Don Mc Carroll. Bill drove through with a friend as far as Wichita, Kansas, thence making his way home to Plattsmouth. The other members ot the party remained on the west coast. WE DELIVER 2:00 and 4:00 p. m. PLATE BOIL Lean, Meaty m g 4 lbs. for.. 25c CHEESE American or Brick 2-lb. 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