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PAGE SIX PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUBffAI MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1940. C1AL From. Thursday's Dally Columbus Discovered America Christopher Columbus sailed across the ocean and discovered America on October 12, 1492, and on October 12. 1940 (448 years later), over thirty young people rode over the the absence of Mrs. Ernest Giles, Mrs. D. S. Sumner conducted the missionary lesson. At the business meeting it was decided that the cir cle would conduct a bake sale at the November federation meeting. About fifteen ladies attended the meeting. Members and guests present at the meeting of Circle 2 at the James Bulin home heard an enjoyable and educational talk on the inhabitants of South America. This was given Cass county highway in two racks filled with straw and discovered they ,y jjjgg Margaret Iverson, principal were the recipients of a good time that evening. Such was the straw riding party and scavenger hunt given by the hostess, Miss Mildred Engelkemeier and hosts, Elmer, Clarence and Forrest Engelkemeier at the Henry Engelkemeier home near Murray. Henry Vinduska, Joe Puis, and Marian Baker were award- dA rrTDB In thn Hunt. Before "Grandfather Clock" struck skalak were associate hostesses. The of the Columbian school. Her sul . . t was based entirely on a letter ceived from her brother, Rev. Paul Iverson, who is a chaplain and in structor at the Presbyterian boys' school at Bogota, Colombia. Miss Iverson explained something about the life of the people and their cus toms. Mrs. Paul Wohlfarth, Mrs. Wallace Terryberry, and Mrs. Anna 12 the guests were served a luncheon. St. John's Circles The circles of the St. John's Altar society met Wednesday afternoon as follows: At the home of Mrs.' Carl Ulrich, Mrs. Henry Lutz and Miss Frances Tomazewski served as assistants at the "2 o'clock meeting of Circle 2. Among the eighteen present were in cluded five guests Mrs. George Mei singer, Mrs. Phillip Meisinger, Mrs. Fred Toman, Mrs. Anna Skalak, and Mrs. Faye Spidell. The social period was spent in playing bingo and four ladies were numbered as prize winners Mesdames Henry Starkjohn, Anna Pittman, John Ba Jeck and Earl Hardison. Immediate members only com prised the attendance list at the meeting of Circle 3, conducted at the Frank Rebal home. Assisting Mrs. Rebal were Mrs. Carl Knieke, Mrs. Ruth Koukal and Miss Gene vieve Whelan. The ladies of this circle are concentrating to further the progress of their quilt, and are to begin quilting activities soon. Pinochle was played during the so cial period, and Mrs. A. R. Case held the highest score. Eighteen members attended. Mesdames William O'Donnell, Jr., Elmer Bennett, and Miss Alice Ben nett were hostesses to other members of Circle 1 at the club rooms of the church. Three bingo prizes were awarded each to Mrs. John Berg mann, Mrs. Thomas Kratochville and Mrs. Georgo Downs. The special priie went to Mrs. Downs, and the traveling prize was awarded to Mrs. Elmer Bennett. Plans are complete for the bingo party, sponsored by this circle. missionary lesson was given by Mrs. Carl Schneider. Mrs. Earl Shanholtz, Mrs. Almeda Fleming, Mrs. Joseph Warga, and Miss Caroline Baird were hostesses at the latter's home, when Circle 3 members met for their October busi ness discussion. In the absence of Miss Helen Hunter, who Is in Ore gon at this time, Mrs. Virgil Perry presided at the meeting. The mis sionary lesson was given by Mrs. Luke Wiles. The main discussion at this meeting was that of the forth coming chicken pie supper, which the federation is sponsoring. Mrs. Phillip Hirz and Mrs. Phillip Kehne comprised the hostesses at the meeting of Circle 4, which met at the former's home. Mrs. Stephen Wiles had charge of the home mis sionary lesson; Miss Olive Gass, for eign missionary lesson; and Mrs. Sterling Ingwerson was the leader. Tiventy-three were present. Guests were Mrs. D. M. Babbitt, Mrs. Ken neth Schmitt, Mrs. Beverly Sutton, Mrs. Fred Bourck, and Misses Emma .j.d Elizabeth Hirz. Mrs. Bertha Shopp gave the mis sionary lesson at the meeting of Circle5, which was conducted at the P. Y. McFetridge home, and Mrs. Shopp and Miss Margaret Hodgert served as associate hostesses. Over en were present. tapers and gladioli and the three tiered cake was decorated with pas tel roses. ; Mrs. E.' E.' Greene, Jr. played ap propriate music, before and during the ceremony. Assisting at the reception were Miss Anna Mae Sommers, who had charge of the bride's book and Miss Kathryn Mae Sindelar, who assisted with serving.' The bride was graduated from Ne braska City high school. She at tended Ward-Belmont college, in Nashville, Tenn., where she majored in dancing. The groom is a graduate of An drew Jackson high school, and is associated in business with the Western Union Telegraph Co. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. J. F. Sindelar and Kathryn Mae Sin delar, of Tampa, Mrs. Mayola P, Paughn, Mrs. C. E. Wilcox, Mrs. E. E. Greene, Jr. and Elvin Greene III, all of Lake Worth, Fla. The bride is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chas. S. John son and Mr. Robert L. Propst and the late Mrs. Propst, well known former residents of the community. She was born in Union, Nebraska, and lived in Nebraska City for some years, going from there with her parents to Jacksonville , Fla., in 1936. From Friday's Daily Entertained at Omaha A group of card club women mo tored to Omaha last evening, where they were entertained at the Henry McMaken home. Among the gueets was included Miss Mathilde Soen nichsen, who injured her foot re cently. Mrs. L. W. Egenberger, Mrs. Thomas Walling, and Miss Amelia Martens were awarded prizes. Presbyterian Circles The xclrcle3 of the Presbyterian Federation met Wednesday after noon as follows: At the .home of Mrs. John Sattler, Jr., Mrs. , H. E. Becker and Mrs. George Sayles served as associate hostesses to Circle 1 members. In Married in Florida The wedding of Miss Mildred Kathleen Propst, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Propst, and Wm. Phillip Bennett, son of Mrs. Mary Bennett, was an event of 4 o'clock. Sept, 26 at 2795 Forbes street, Jacksonville, Fla., with the Rev. Albert Kissling officiating. The bride, who was unattended, wore a teal blue costume, fashioned on redingote lines, with navy ac cessories. Her corsage was of or chids. Following the wedding, which was performed before an improvised altar decorated with chrysanthemums, ferns and palms, a reception was held for the assembled guests. The jbride's table was centered with white Honored on Birthday Thursday evening Mrs. Bradley Fitzgerald was hostess at a very charming family dinner party honor ing Mrs. Anna Fitzgerald, mother of Mr. Fitzgerald, It being the 77th birthday anniversary of this estim able lady. Those who enjoyed the dinner were the guest of honor and daugh ter, Miss Marie, Mr. and Mrs. Brad ley Fitzgerald and children, Joyce and Lynn. tion of the afternoon Thursday for Dorcas circle members. Mesdames Don Selver, Faye Spidell, Vernon T. Am, Sr., were hostesses assisted by Mrs. Leonard Brothers of LaPlatte. Mrs. Val Burkel was in charge of the religious period. Over a dozen ladles attended. , From Saturday's Dally Meisinger-Van Ness Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Meisinger, of Waverly, announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Dor othy Ann to Mark Edgar Van Ness of Huron, South Dakota. The en gagement was announced this week at Greenwood. The bride-elect is a niece of Wil liam G. Meisinger, Louis G. Mei singer, and Ed Meisinger, all of Plattsmouth. The wedding Is to take place some time next year. P. E. 0. Holds Meeting Friday afternoon Misses Caroline and Estelle Bairti were hostesses to Chapter F, P.E.O. at their pleasant home on Park Hill. The program of the afternoon was in charge of Mrs. E. H. Wescott, her topic being . "Political Head lights," discusslag the various can didates for national, state and coun ty offices. The hostesses served delicious re freshments at an appropriate hour. This will be in t'ae nature of a cov ered dish luncheon and program. The unit has received an invita tion from Nebraska City U' it for a Hallowe'en party on October 30th with dancing and cards as a diversion. SAVE ON TENDER MEATS! NECK BONES "l 10.; PORK LIVER Jc,nbds?r:s-n!ed. 15c HAMBURGER PORK STEAK d'Hlt A Tit Tender Beef, Round. Sirloin or 1 Short Cuts. Lb..... f?H A Tfc?Fri?FTE$TI?0 2 swift's Aii-iwieat AAtty Freshly Ground Boef 2 lbs. A Selected Lean Per lb 17c Per lb. Minced Luncheon 5X1? SSTlZe OYSTERS Fresh, Solid Pack Pint 25c Party for Junior Kaffenberger Junior Kaffenberger was ten years old Thursday, and a party was given in his honor at his parents' home yesterday. Besides the , guest of honor nine guests were present at the Fritz Kaffenberger. home yester day. Guests at Junior's party were Donald Perry, Donald Aylor, Frank Gaines, Charles Newton. Billy Cap per, Richard Wohlfarth, Howard Johnson, Dickie Duxbury, and Her man Sullivan, Recreation Center head who had charge of the games. With the Hallowe'en season so close at hand, the party served as a com bined Hallowe'en and birthday occa sion. A real treat was offered the guests when Mrs. Kaffenberger served them the luncheon. Surprise Housewarming Last evening a group of the friends of Dr. and Mrs. R. P. West over staged a surprise party, also in the nature of a housewarming at the lovely Westover home on Main street The party gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Baird, going from there to the Westover home to assist in the dedication of the new home. The evening Was spent at card3 and visiting as well as admiring the new home, one of the newest in the city. The honorees were presented with an appropriate gift for the home. At the close of the evening the members of the party enjoyed de licious refreshments to add to the pleasures of the evening. Those who attended the event were: Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Heineman, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Crabill. Mr. and Mrs. William Baird. Judge and Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, Mr.' and Mrs. William Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Evers, Mrs. Searl S. Davis and son, Stephen, Dr. and Mrs. westover. Large Number at Bingo A rough estimate of 115 persons Jammed the " club rooms of the St. John's church last evening, when Plattsmouth's bingo players eagerly gathered in groups to spend an eve ning of social entertainment. Spon sors of the party were members of Circle 1, whose head is Mrs. Francis Toman, of the Altar society. Twenty three games were played and women dominated, 18 to 5, in winning prizes. Prize winners at the party were Donna Lou Richards, Mrs. John P. Meisinger, Mrs. Clarence Cotncr, Mrs. Catherine Nolting. Mrs. A. E. Johnson, Mrs. L. D. Hiatt, Jerry Sharpnack, Mrs. Gilbert Storm, Mrs. Edward Dieter, Sally Gaines, Mrs. Emil Koukal, Mrs. Ralph Hilt, L. D. Hiatt, Mrs. Fred Smith, Mrs. Henry Starkjohn, Msgr. George Agius, Mary Alice Ault. Mrs. Timothy Kohoutek, Terrance Bennett, Mrs. Emil Ptak, Helen Ulrich, Edward Fitzgerald, and Mrs. J. E. Meisinger. A special prize was awarded and Mrs. L. D. Hiatt received it. Mrs. Francis Toman called the bingo. A luncheon consisting of cake, whipped cream, coffee, and candy was served the guests. From Saturday's Dairy . Mrs. Lowell S. Devoe and Mrs. Robert Hayes, Plattsmouth Woman's club delegates to the state conven tion Of Federated Women's clubs, returned last evening from Norfolk, where the convention was held. They reported a very succc? ful conven tion and many fine pvjgrams, and they were pleased to hear Mrs. Saidie Orr Dunbar, the general federation president, in a stirring speech. Mrs. Devoe attended a luncheon in Mrs. Dunbar's honor and per sonally met this distinguished lead er. Mrs. Devoe was charmed by her delightful personality. Local club members will not want to miss hearing the report of this convention at the club meeting Mon day, October 21 at 8 o'clock at Hotel Plattsmouth. LOW GROCERY PRICES! GRAPEFRUIT tSHL nt!.u.n.sw.c.e.t:..igc CATQITP SCOTT COUNTY .B.&Jr 14-oz. Bottle 2 for 15C SOAP S'bISS?:!...: 25c GRAPEFRUIT Hz ?L 25c PEANUT BUTTER EK" 19c AATC Lcadway, Quick or Regular Ji L 0 Large Package I5C par-t-jel ssaa Gpar ...sc FRUITS AND VEGETABLES CABBAGE 5$Z'!r.....q9c GB APES EkcP.fH .r'T!. .Sc CRANBERRIES 17c CARROTS Sf B.u.".c.h!s. 9c YAMS t"fwl,'.. 19c (Plattsmouth, Tues., Wed., Oct. 22-23 Right to Limit Reserved) Circle Members Entertained The three Methodist circles, which comprise the Women's Society of Christian Service, met Thursday afternoon at the homes of their re spective hostesses. The Gleaners circle met at the home of Mrs. G. O. Schwenneker with thirty members and guests present. The meeting was presided over by the chairman, Mrs. Fred Bourck and devotions were given by Mrs. T. B. Farmer. Plans were made for the booth festival and the bazaar to be held In November. The program consisted of a game "Truth or Consequences," and a slogan con test in which Mrs. Bourck was the winner. Refreshments were served by the hostesses Mrs. Edgar Glaze, Mrs. Percy "Wheeler, Mrs. Robert Patterson, and Mrs. Schwenneker. Mrs. Joseph Capwell favored the Naomi circle members and guests who assembled at the R. B. Keller home for their meeting, with two piano numbers. Members and guests numbered fifteen. The business dis cussion was similar to that of the Gleaners circle. Mrs. D. S. Sumner and Mrs. Louis Tiekotter were guests. Mrs. Clement Woster pre sided, and Mrs. C. C. Wescott gave the missionary lesson on "Faith. Quilting took up the major por- SPECIALS ON permanents Regular $2.00 f A Permanent for 3Ae5U Regular $3.50 A Permanent for Regular $5.00 4 A A Permanent for vtiwU Mary Hay Beauty Shop Telephone 11 613 2nd Ave. PLATTSMOUTH Leprion Auxiliary Meeting The regular meeting of the Am erican Legion Auxiliary was held Friday afternoon at the home of the unit president, Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, on West Pearl street. The hostesses in addition to Mrs. Duxbury were Mrs. E. L. Creamer, Mrs. Joe Abrams, Mrs. Frank Rice, Mrs. M. D. Brown and Mrs. W. N Brink. The business session was followed by a fine report of the county con vention given by the president, Mrs. Duxbury. The musical program of the meet' ing was very much enjoyed, comprls lng a piano solo by Ruth Westover and a vocal solo by Shirley Walling, both very artistically given. Mrs. Wiley Sigler led the group in singing the songs of the World war days of 191719, they bringing many memories of the days when the Yanks were "over there." The ladies discussed the picture show to be held the latter part of November to aid in the Christmas toy collection. They also discussed the Armistice day party to be enjoy ed jointly by the Legion, Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary and families. COUNTY COURT NOTES Hearing on final settlement was had before Judge A. H. Duxbury in the estate of Nellie C. Tucker, de ceased. Frank A. Cloidt of this city is the administrator, de bonus non. Petition was offered asking the appointment of W. A. Ost as the ad ministrator of the estate of Harold Philpot, deceased, which appoint ment was made by the court. Application for the administration of the estate of Naccie C. Box, de ceased, of Elmwood was offered, with Walter J. Box named as the adminis trator. Hearing on claims was had In the estates of Elsie M. Peters, Ellen Ohm, John H. Nottleman. VISIT RELATIVES HERE Attorney and Mrs. J. A. Capwell have had the pleasure of a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Norman E. Capwell, of Sioux City, Iowa, who were here for a short time en route home from a visit In the west part of the state. They also stopped at Elmwood to visit the H. F. Capwell family before coming here. Mr. Nor man Capwell is the youngest of sev eral brothers. VISITS WITH PARENTS RETURN FROM CONVENTION DIRECTORS HOLD MEETING The board of directors of the Chamber of Commerce held their meeting on Thursday at the Hotel Plattsmouth with a number of visi tors present to enjoy the opportun ity ot visiting the local business leaders. A. L. Tidd of the industries com mittee gave a very fine report of the plans for presenting the desirability of the territory at the mouth of the Platte for a munitions factory, either on the Sarpy or Cass side of the river. Among those who were guests at the luncheon were J. A. McKenzie of Lincoln, of the Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co., A. A. McReynolds of Nehawka of the Cass county draft board, and A. B. Rogers of the new cold storage and locker plant, these being presented to the members of the board of directors. Local People Return from a Southern Trip City Attorney ana Mrs. J. H. Davis and Dr. and Mrs. 0. C. Hudson Have Delightful Time. LOCATES IN CHICAGO Friends and former classmates of Miss Anna Altschaffl will be pleased to learn that she is now in Chicago, Illinois, where she is employed. This makes two of Albert Altschaffl's daughter's Mary and Anna who are in Illinois. Anna graduated from high school this year. Friday afternoon City Attorney and Mrs. J. H. Davis and Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Hudson returned home from a most pleasant motor trip that carried them as far south as the Gulf of Mexico. On their way to the south they motored through Missouri and Arkansas, the way lying through the Ozarks, now beautiful in the touch of autumn colors. Reaching Eaton Rouge, they en joyed a visit with relatives and had the opportunity of visiting the state capitol which was erected under the regime of the late Huey Long, also the great Standard -Oil refinery, one of the largest in the world. In New Orleans the party enjoyed a guided tour of the old French .quarter, one of the picturesque places in the southland, as well as the modern city. On their swing through Missis sippi, Alabama, and Florida they had the opportunity of seeing two of the great crops of the south, sugar cane and cotton, passing great fields of cotton where colored pickers were gathering the crop at the time, also visiting cotton gins and seeing the cotton baled and ready for the mar ket. Going north through Tennessee and Kentucky they also found many tobacco farms, another of the great staple crops of the south. The going was excellent and the fall weather found ideal to witness the full beauty of the hills and mountain sections of that part of the south. JOLLY NEIGHBORS CLUB The Jolly Neighbors held their first meeting at the home of Mrs. Fred Wendt. Seven members were present. A talk on Mount Rushmore was pre sented to the group. Refreshments were served by Mrs. August Wendt. Next meeting will be Nov. 13th at the home of Mrs. Henry Schleuter. CLUB REPORTER. FOR SALE Used telephone poles in good con dition. 16 to 25 feet in length suit able for building cribs or sheds. Prices from $1.10 to $2.70 each at Lincoln, Nebraska. For further in formation call your local telephone manager or write Mr. F. M. Strasser, Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Com pany, Lincoln, Nebraska,, P. O. Box No. 1C13. s23-4tMw&d Community Building Club ELECTED OCTOBER 19 3049 Mrs. Birdie Chancellor$50 Paid This Week - $25 Otto E. Trilety, who is now located at St. Paul, Minnesota, in the ser vice of the department of justice, has been home for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Trilety. Sunday in company with his mother, Mr. Trilety is leaving for Laramie, Wyoming, to visit his sister, Mrs. Howard Coe. He will then go on to the Pacific coast to visit friends in Washington. OPERATED ON FRIDAY From Saturday Palls Lee Warren Schick, 6, first-grade school pupil at the Central build ing, underwent an appendectomy operation yesterday afternoon. The local youth Is in St. Joseph hos pital, Omaha. Reports from the hos pital today indicated his condition was "good." I 'f m 11 is it im. 1 Elegance for new costumes HflnsEn CZf&txe GLOVES Tnls stunning design In Hanflex sueded rayon . . . with band-stitched flat cords . . . adds feminine charm to your costume. In the season's smartest new colors. Other Attractive Numbers in Sueded Rayon fabric . . . all new seasonal colors, at 65c and 89c SOENNICHSEN'S PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. -SOENNICHSEN'S AD FCR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY ME 0333 Buy 3 cakes at reg ular price of 15c and get one addi tional for only lc foub nrmv CAKES n Mr ft 2.. . W "? HUNT'S SUPERIOR Peaches Age 2V2 Size Can YELLOW or WHITE Popcorn 25C 4 lbs. for M 25c HALLOWII Dates 24-oz. Pkg. ..... SHURFINE Coee Per lb COMET California Sardines Large 15-oz. Can. . CAROLENE OR Mil-Nut 4 Large Cans v: 23c 10c 25c POTATOES, 10 lbs., 100; 50 lbs.. . . .400 Medium to Small Sizes APPLES, No. 1, per Bushel 950 Delicious or Grimes Golden KEIFFER PEARS, per Bushel 750 Peanut Brittle Pork and Fresh Shipment 4 An I Beans 4fi Pep lb. -- ...AvW No. 2V2 Can. AvW PORK CHOPS, per lb 190 MOCK CHICKEN LEGS, 6 for 250 Try These They're Delicious GOLDEN BAKE RITE TK 45c SSM?. l5e 5-lb. Pail, 27c SANTA CLARA Prunes OCc Pancake Flour 40-50 8 " 2 ,bs j. IGA Ready-to-Serve 3-.ru QC asc.M 25c