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PAGES FIATTSMGUTH SEMI . WEEKLY JOURNAL &ONDAY, AUGUST 19r OCIAL From Thursday's Daily Dinner Theater Party Mr. and . Airs. Harold Lillie and daughter, Rose Marie entertained Theodore and Dorothy Svoboda at a 6 o'clock dinner and theater party this week. At the time of Rose Marie'g christening Theodore and Dorothy served as the child's god parents. Naomi Luncheon Wednesday Twenty-six ladles attended the covered dish luncheon at 1 o'clock at the First Methodist church parlors Wednesday afternoon, when mem ber -of the Naomi circle met for their business-social meeting. Highlight of the business session was the . discussion of plans for a white elephant sale. . Mrs. Hallie Perry served as chair man for ' the afternoon program, which consisted of a number of mu sical numbers. To the accompaniment of Mary Jean Hatt, Maxine Graves sang the solo number"Beside the Still Waters." Mary Jean Hatt played two piano numbers, "Falling Waters," and "Song of India." A piano solo, "The Peasant Dance" was given by Clementine Woster. Ruth Farmer was heard in a reading when she gave her version of "Casey at the Bat." For the devotlonals Mrs. Ed Thlm gan read the inspirational and lov able poem "The Old Violin." which is so rich in its meaning. Mrs. Frank Horsak, Mrs. Milo Far ney, Mrs. Charles Manners, Mrs. John Woest, Mrs. Elmer Lohnes, Mrs. Leslie Niel, and Mrs. Cass Syl vester and one guest Mrs. Roy Avis of Council Bluffs, Iowa enjoy ed the 5 o'clock outing. Everyone brought a covered dish and the lunch eon was served in buffet style. A short business meeting took place in connection with the picnic luncheon. Mrs. Duxbury will be the new leader and Mrs. Glen Vallery was chosen as the new president. Attend Party The birthday party which was ten dered Donna Lee Sprieck last week was also attended by Lorene Hen rithson, whose name was inadvert ently omitted from the list of guests. Lorene is a very close friend of Donna I.ee. Circle Has Luncheon A 1 o'clock covered dish luncheon and a short business meeting was en Joyed by the First Methodist church Dorcaa circle members Thursday afternoon. The combined business social meeting took place in the church parlors. Mrs. Fred Howland, circle chairman, presided. Entertain at Dinner Guests at the dinner 'party last evening which was given by Mr. and Mrs. Eyron Cohn in honor of Vincent Smith and Eugene McNair of Sheri dan, Wyoming, were Rosalyn Mark and June Griffin. The two boy9 are guests at the Cohn home and plan to leave tomorrow for Wyoming. Wyoming Guests Entertained Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Mark en tertained at a seven o'clock dinner Tuesday honoring Sheridan friends. Those attending the dinner were Vin cent Smith and Eugene McN'air of Sheridan, Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. Byron Cohn. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Green, Miss June Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Ham ilton Mark and Rosalyn Mark. , f The young men are returning to Sheridan Friday, taking up their work after a short vacation to Nebraska. To Be Married This Month Announcement was made recently of the approaching marriage of Miss Cleda Marie Koukal, only daughter of Mrs. Ruth Koukal and the late John Koukal. to Warren F. Wheeler, Louisville, Bon of Eugene Wheeler and the late Mrs. Ethel Wheeler. The wedding will take place Sat urday morning, August 31 at 7:30 at the St. John's church. The affianced couple have chosen Mr. and Mrs. C. Walter Sl!;ora as their attendants. From FrMav DftUv Picnio Supper Thursday Garfield park proved a splendid setting for the picnic supper given by 1 lneiubera of the M.A.O. club In Plattsmouth on Thursday evening. Eleven . members Mrs. Aubrey H. Duxbury, Mrs. R. C." Shellenbarger, Mrs. Glen Vallery, Mrs. Fred Worth, Farewell Party Tendered The members of the Sunowa Camp Fire girls and their mothers gave a picnic Thursday at 6:30 at the Coun try club in honor of Mrs. Loy Fisk, their swimming Instructor who is moving to Nebraska City. After cook ing their supper over the outdoor fireplace, all gathered at the table, the girls choosing their partners by matching small bathing suit favors. Before being seated the Camp Fire girls sang the grace. Mrs. Fisk was presented with a miniature model of an old-fashioned bathiilg suit full of silver money, gift of the appreciative mothers whose daughters were her pupils. The Camp Fire girls voted her an honorary member of their Sunowa group and she In turn said they would be welcome in her new home any time. After the above ceremony songs were sung and charades played, the mothers entering into the spirit of the occasion and having as much fun as their offfprings. . At a late hour the party regret fully broke up and mothers and daughters traveled homeward with many pleasant thoughts of the good time had by all. " TENDER MEATS at Savings! SPARE RIBS PORK LIVER 2Z9: .T,.n.d.e.r. ISc PORK CHOPS eu.t! 17c HAMBURGER &S!"i ?:.""'.. 27c COLD CUTS S3 ttSK2 L6 17c SUMMER SAUSAGE VSuT. 19c MINCED LUNCHEON "if 9 '"""""-iSc PIGS FEET SWTKSV. .10c Full Flavor, In syrup, No. 2V2 can LOW GROCERY PRICES! PRUNES TOMATOES VINEGAR Standard Quality 4 No. 2 cans Cldor or White (bring container) Gal.. lie 25c ..21C PEN'JEL ?errU,tpkPge.C"? 10C COFFEE MiTffir. 35c GRAPE-NUTS ?V"' 11c TISSUE VZXT. 23c FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES! PEACHES SHSlB.'5!!C??....15c Ring Packed Full Bushel Bskt. . . $1.98 ORANGES SSX WlBo s,x....29c PRUNES KJL.75c ...Sc eads, each. f?11ff TOTsT Fresh, Solid California sums & . w Large 5-Doz. size Hi CABBAGE Ktt ?!!'-..0!" IJc (Plattumouth. Tuesi, WedJ, Aug. 20-21 Right to Limit Reserved) Prom Saturday Dally- Jean Hayes Tendered Shower In courtesy to Miss Jean Hayes, whose forthcoming marriage to Dr. George Sayles of Fort Dodge, Iowa Is to occur this month, Mrs. Mar- Jorle Am Speece of Bennet, Nebraska, entertained at her mother's home last evening. The occasion was a bridal shower, which was attended by school mates of Jean. Assisting Mrs. Speece in the serving were bjsr two sisters, Mrs. Albert Kraeger and Mrs. Leon ard Brothers. The numerous gifts that Jean re ceived were contained in a wishing well and were presented to her in that manner. . Honored on Birthdav Eleven girls attended Phyllis Kaf fenberger's birthday party Friday afternoon a party she gave in ob servance of her seventeenth birthday. Phyllis' birthday doesn't occur until tomorrow, however, she gave the party yesterday. Guests of Phyllis were Betty Jo Libershal, Betty Read, Verona Toman , Frances Solomon, Phoebe Taylor, Shirley Walling, Mary Jane Tschirren, Ruth Westover, Blos som Burcham, Betty and Bernice Halmes. Due to illness Dorothy Jean Turner was unable to attend. The birthday luncheon comprised ice cream and spiced iced tea. As sisting Mrs. Fritz Kaffenberger In the serving was her daughter. Miss Norene Kaffenberger. The girls spent the afternoon play ing games and the prizes were awarded to the three highest win ners Betty Halmes, Blossom Bur- "ham, and Shirley Walling. The Rifts that Phyllis received were numerous and useful. HAS PLEASANT VISIT Mrs. C. A. Rawls on her visit to the west coast, had a very delightful time in visiting, with her children and grandchildren, as well as see ing a great deal of the country from the mountains and valleys of Idaho to the southern California sections. She spent some time at Twin Falls, Idaho, where her sister, Mrs. D. R. Churchill and family reside, finding many very interesting spots in that part of the west. En route to the wesffehe was met at Pocatello, Idaho, by her son, It. G. Rawls, of Butte, Montana, who ' came there to Join the mother for a short visit before he continued on west. At Salem, Idaho, she was a guest of a grand daughter. Mrs. Lois Rawls Gwartney for a few days. Turning her journey southward Mrs. Rawls joined her son, Noel B. Rawls. iiow one of the superintend ents in the large olive plant at Lind say, California, the largest plant in the world, now a very busy place. She also stopped with a brother, Arthur Holmes , located at Santa Monica and with Mrs. Emma Hesser Van Cleave, at Pasadena. Mrs. Van- Cleave is an old school day friend of Mrs. Rawls, the ladies having a fine time in renewing old acquaintances. ATTEND FUNERAL FRIDAY Mrs. Edward Donat. Sr., Henry Donat, Plattsmouth, and Mrs. Nettie Blackmore of Omaha., were In Ne ligh, Nebraska, Friday, where they attended the funeral of Anton Svehla, brother-in-law of Mrs. Donat and Mrs. Blackmore. Mr. Svehla was buried from the Catholic church at Neligh and the interment took place in that city. Mr. Svehla, who was In his fifties, took sick suddenly Thursday, Aug ust 8. His cold later developed into pneumonia, and he died en route to a hospital Wednesday, August 14. He leaves to mourn his passing, hit wife, Fannie and two children. Mr. and Mrs. Svehla formerly lived in Schuyler, the home town of the latter. Mr. Svehla was engaged in farming. VISITING IN COLORADO Legion Auxiliary-Juniors Meet Friday afternoon the members of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Junior Auxiliary were disappoint ed in not being able to Join in a swimming party at Merrltt's as plan ned, but had a very pleasant Indoor picnic. The ladies of the Auxiliary had prepared covered dishes that formec the basis of a fine picnic supper served at the American Legion build ing where the event was staged. Eight of the girls were present as guests of the Auxiliary. The members enjoyed several fine piano numbers given by Ruth West- over and Dorothea Mae Duxbury, two of the talented young musicians of the Junior Auxiliary. Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, newly in stalled president, presided, and the members had a very interesting dis cussion of plans for the state con vention of the Auxiliary to be held Sunday to Tuesday at Norfolk. At tending from here will be Mrs. Duxbury. Mrs. E. O. Vroman, Mrs. Robert Cappell, Mrs. Edgar Creamer. Mrs. Fay McCllntock, Mrs. Edgar Glaze. LOCAL LADIES VISIT MRS. MORGAN FRIDAY From Saturday' Datlr Yesterday afternoon five sisters of the RebeRah Lodge motored to Omaha and visited with Mrs. Kate Oliver Morgan, who is at the Immanuel hospital at .this time. The ladies found Mrs. Morgan very cheerful, but reported that she is still in a very nervous condition. Mrs. Morgan is a member of the Rebekahs. The ladies who made the trip were Mesdames William Ofe, Perry CoflF man, Mary Taylor, George Hall, and Miss Hermia Windham. PROJECT LEADERS MEET Wednesday afternoon a large num ber of the group project leaders of this section of Cass county, met at the home of Mrs. John Woest, the hairman. The meeting was In the i.ature of training study and brought tut a great deal of interest. There vere some twenty here from Union, Mehawka, Murray, Plattsmouth and vicinity. The members very regretfully re ceived the resignation of Mrs. Woest who has served so splendidly as the chairman In the . past year. The resignation was due to the fact that the Woest family is leaving the city. ilrs. Marlon Mlnford of Murray, was selected as the, chairman to suc ceed Mrs. Woest. a.'lss Jessie aldt'in, Cass county hone agent, was present and gave a very interesting talk. TO LEAVE FOR DENVER, From Saturday T"nry Mrs. P. Y, McFetridge is leaving Sunday for Denyer Colorado, where she will atter.d the International con vention of the Railroad Signal Men of America. The convention dates are August 18 to 24. -Mr. McFetridge plans to leave for Colorado Monday or Tuesday, and he will Join his wife in attending the convention. HERE FROM McCOOK W. J. Taylor, of McCook. Nebraska, is In the city, joining Mrs. Taylor in fa visit at tne nome or ner parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Duda in the west part of the city. For the first time In a number of years all of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Duda have been home to spend a short time with the parents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wagner, Thyra and Veda Eaumgart, and Wilbur Claus are in Colorado, where they are enjoying a vacation period. A telegram sent to relatives here yes terday morning stated they were on Pike's Peak. En route home the Plattsmouth group plans to stop off at a few places and visit with rel atives and friend3. COUNTY COURT HAPPENINGS Friday In the county court Judge A. H. Duxbury had several hearings in probate cases as follows: Final heirings were held in the Martin Nelson and Emma McCar roll estates. Hearing on claims in the William Lockle estate and that of William F. Rosenow, deceased, of Alco were held. QUITE SERIOUSLY ILL Fiom Thursday's Daily Mrs. J. H. Fulton, residing south of the city, was reported today as quite seriously 111 today as the re sult of a very severe heart attack suffered late last night and early this morning. The patient, however grew some better later today, altho still in critical condition. MRS. HALEY OPERATED ON Hot Weather Specials! Shampoo & Finger Wave Dried-400 Permanent Waves $1.50 and Up Hotel Plattsmouth Beauty Shop Mrs. Dewitt L. Haley Is In the St. Catherine's hospital, Omaha, at this time, where she is convalescing following an appendectomy operation on Monday. The physician attending her reported today that she would be able to return home soon. Free Sound Picture ra; U Eft e btiver ACP PROGRAM Thursday Aug. 22, 8 p. m. MURDOCK SCHOOL Friday, Aug. 23, 2:30 p. m. PLATTSMOUTH LEGION HALL Friday, Aug. 23, 8 p. m. WEEPING WATER AUDITORIUM YOUNG MEN LEAVE From Frldav's DalTy Harry Shiffer accompanied Am brose Claus to Minneapolis. Minne sota last evening, where the latter drove on a business trip. Both young men plan to be back in Platts mouth tomorrow. Ambrose is em ployed as a trucker in this city. Community Building Club ELECTED AUGUST 17 1543 Warren Tulene.$25 PAID This Week - $25 HERE FROM KANSAS CITY OULTHY PRICES We will pay the following Cash Prices for Poultry Tuesday and Wednesday HEAVY BREED SPRINGS, LB. Leghorn Springs, lb. . 120 HEAVY BREED HENS, LB. Leghorn Hens, lb.. . .90 PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY LOWEB MAIN St. PHONE 94 Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mason and chil dren of Kansas City are here ht the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Bridge water and Mrs. Maggie Mason. They were accompanied by Mrs. Drury Sanders, a sister of Mrs. Bridge-water. NOW IS THE TIME TO SOW . Blue Grass and Lawn Misturer 3 lbs. 35c RR0ME GRASS $1?.00 per 100 pounds ALFALFA $12.00 to $14.50 bu. TIMOTHY $2.85 per bushel WINTER RYE 600 per bu. PASTURE MIXTURE 11 per pound RED CLOVER $11.75 per bushel SWEET CLOVER $3.60 per bushel We buy farm seeds and trade oui reeds for your seeds and grain. Edward Bartling Seed Co. Nebraska City, Nebr. V-7 Jj, ONLY $ 2-45 V IS? V Ask to see Style 561 as sketched Smart Surprise .... . . . Surprising in its daring style . . . new innovation . . . the Suspended-Arch Wedge combined with the novelty of the open-toe tie. And it's so amazingly low priced that we won't be the least surprised when you say, "I'll take it!" Note its scalloped front, and the tiny triangular cutouts and perforations that give added smartness! FETZER SHOE CO. Quality Fdotwear - Shoe Repairing With Every Tall Glass of Refreshing PABST BEER Hot Dog Sandwich Free Hotel Plattsmouth Bar PUBLIC SALE As we are moving to Colorado Sept. l,,will sell at public auction on farm 9 miles southwest of Plattsmouth; 6 miles west and 1 mile north of Mur ray beginning at 11:00 a. m. on THURSDAY, AUG. 22 50 HEAD OF LIVE STOCK AND ALL FARM MACHINERY 20 thoroughbred Holsteins including fine 4-year-old 'Man-o-War' herd sire. 7 head of horses. 23 head shoats and bred sows. All stock in fine condition. Complete line Farm Machinery, in cluding a gocd field ensilage cutter and good tractor equipment. You will find the things you're looking for at this sale. 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GS Pints, dcen Complete with Lids and Clamps 59c FRUITS FOR CANNING Bartlett Pears, home grown, bu. ........... .$1.50 Plums, larpe home grown, mkt. basket. 250 Fresh Italian Prunes, lug ................... .750 Colorado Peaches now here at a very low price K WHEATIES Pits .10c THE BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS Delicious Served with Firm, Ripe Dananaa BANANAS 4 lbs. . 25c CAROLENE OR Mil-Nut 4 Large Cans. . . . So Rich It Whips Minced Ham, piece or sliced, lb.. 100 Shoulder Beef Steak, lb 220 Slab Bacon, per lb 190 AD FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY