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PAGE SIX PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL MONDAY, JANUAHY 6,1941. BASKETBALL STATISTICS Although statistics are available for only one game in regard to the ac curacy of the Blue Devil's shooting from the court, the North High game gives a fairly accurate percentage of shots made and missed. In the Tech game the boys were shooting more accurately and in the South game just a bit worse so North produces somewhat of an average. Here is the summary of the shots from the field in the North High game which ended 37-35 in favor of North's Vik ings. SA SG PCT Davis 5 2 .400 Noble 13 4 .308 Yelick 27 5 .185 Martin 7 1 .142 Larson 3 0 .000 Shiffer 1 0 .000 ' Hilt 1 0 .000 Total 57 12 .211 SA Shots Attempted SG Shots Good In the three games thus far this season the Blue Devils have made a fairly bright record. Following is a summary of the free throws made and missed. ' FT Good PCT Yelick 5 5 1.000 Larson 1 1 1.000 Davis 8 7 .875 Shiffer .... 3 2 .CG6 Martin 10 5 .500 Noble 10 6 .600 Hilt 1 0 .000 Total 38 26 .684 By adding the two the Platters have had 95 shots and have made 88 of them for a 40 per cent average. Statistics by Bernard Ulrich Leo Allen. and SOCIAL CIRCLE MEETS The December meeting of the Lew iston Social Circle was held at the home of Mrs. George Thompson. The home was beautifully decorated with Christmas garlands and a lighted tree. A roast chicken dinner for the club members and their families was en joyed at noon. A gift exchange and the singing of Christmas songs took up most of the afternoon. December birthdays honored were those of Mrs. Eva Becker, Mrs. S. Y. Smith, Miss Bertha Nickles and Mrs. Ben Albin. Mrs. Will Minford the group chair man was present and spoke briefly to the club members, complimenting them on the fine spirit of good fellow ship found among the members. One new member, Mrs. Oscar Mc Donald joined the club. The January meeting of the club will be with Mrs. Ezra Albin. Club Reporter PINOCHLE TOURNAMENT From Friday Dally An exceptionally large crowd was present at the pinochle tournament last evening, and guests numbered seven tables. Mrs. Gertrude Robin son and Arthur Salerno entertained. Hot dogs and coffee were served. The tourney was staged at the Recreation Center, where each Thursday evening pinochle Is played. The highest scorers In each divl-! slon were Mrs. Frank Konfrst, who won on her score of 5820, and Harry Plybon, who scored 5 6 GO. Runners up were Mrs. Emmet Rice, with a score of 5720, and John Richardson with a score of 5520. Numbered among the newcomers last evening were Myrtle Brizendine, Frank Kalasek, Ira Cllnkenbeard and Harry Plybon. PUBLIC SAL Having decided to quit fanning, 1 will sell at Public Auction on oui farm 5Vss miles northwest of Ne hawka ; 5V miles east of Weeping Water, 6 miles west and 2Vss miles south of Murray, on FRIDAY, JAN. 10 Starting at 10:00 with Lunch on Grounds 17 Head of Cattle Good young Guernseys Six milch cows, six heifers, three to freshen 800 n; three steers, bull and calf. Nine Head of Hogs Eight Hampshire brood bows, 275 lb. avg. wt., to farrow in April. One Duroc Jersey boar, wt. 225 lbs. Farm Machinery, etc. A most complete line of good farm equipment, including J. D. tractor. 12 tons good alfalfa hay in barn. Six hog houses; 45-bu. self feeder; brooder house; new electric brood er stove. Full set blacksmith tools. Terms of Sale $10 and under, cash. Six months on amounts over $10 on bankable note drawing 8 Interest from date of sale. Settle before removing: goods! HENRY J. THIELE f7 OCIAL From Thursday's Dally Entertained at Dinner New Year's day Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Jacobs and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mul len enjoyed a very delightful New Year's dinner at the Jacob's cafe. The members ot the party after the delightful dinner eujoyed a visit to gether. From Friday's Dally To Leave Sunday Mrs. August Wahl and three chil dren, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Drucker, plan to leave for their Eustis, Nebraska home Sunday. The "Wahls were here dur ing the holidays. Mrs. Wahl is the Druckers' daughter. Watch-Night Party One of the largest watch-night parties Tuesday evening was the one that Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rhoades and family entertained at. Before the Rhoades and their guests helped in ushering the New Year in, pin ochle was played and a luncheon was served. Oliver Finnefrock and Mrs. Corner Worthan of Murray, re ceived awards. The Rhoades' guests that evening were Mr. and Mrs.. Arlie Lester and daughter, Georgia, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Finnefrock and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kelly and family, Emma and Mary Mendenhall, Eva Nell Mendenhall, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Vincent, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Lushin- sky, Mr. and Mrs. Chester cnandier and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold John son and family, Mrs. Gertrude Rob inson, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reno and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Comer Worthan. Prom Saturday's Dally Mrs. Minniear to Arrive Expected to arrive with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Minniear tomorrow is Mrs. Harley Minniear, who intends to spend two weeks with home folks. The elder Minniears spent the holi day season with their son and his wife in Lafayette, Indiana. Visitor to Leave Miss Janet Tighe of Omaha, who has been visiting the past week at the home of Irene Lalloda, will de part Sunday for her home so she can Resume her studies Monday at Tech high school. ' Hostess at Pinochle Members of the Ei-Monthly pin ochle club met at the James Holy home this week, where they were entertained by Miss Mary Holy. Pin ochle winners were Mrs. L. Urish and Mrs. Herman Tiekotter. South American Party A group of Lincoln girls will en tertain at a dance this evening at 9 o'clock at the Cornhusker when the party theme will be "Down Argen tine Way." The South American motif will be a feature of the decor ations. Orchestra members will have red sashes and sombreros. On the stage will be ferns and palms and balloons will hang from the ceiling of the stage. About 350 are expected to attend. Among the out-of-town guests ex pected to attend will be John and Mary Gayer of Plattsmouth. Watch Party The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Cole was the scene of a jolly party when their son Rich ard entertained a group of young people Tuesday evening. The evening was spent In playing games. Prizes were won by Maxine Steffen3 and Clark Wiles. A de licious luncheon was served by Mrs. Cole. Those present were: Maxine Stef fens, Marie Anderson, Virginia and Margie Ruth Pollard of Nehawka and Lavine Cordes of South Bend, Randal Farls of Union, Robert Cole, Clark Wiles, Robert Ramge and Richard Cole. oecoGocooseooocosoooosoes RIGHTLY or WRONGLY Nowadays, a good appearance implies success and ability. Ownership of a good looking suit far from being a luxury is a business and social ne cessity. We are selling SUITS Tailored Specially for You a ann iir .... Ready Mades - $15 Up I WE SCOTT'S OOOOOOCOOCOOQOOOOOOOOOOOft CHURCH WOMEN MEET The Women's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met in the church parlors Thursday after noon. The meeting was opened by the singing of a hymn, followed by the Lord's Prayer. During the business session the announcement was made of a mis sionary tea for the last of January and a colonial tea to be given by the Naomi circle during the week of Washington's birthday. Mrs. T. B. Farmer, Mrs. L. S Devoe and Mrs. Ed Thimgan were elected to missionary offices. Two visitors, and prospective mem bers, were introduced to the society, Mrs. C. M. Pull, whose husband is with the telephone company and Mrs. H. G. Frey, whose husband Is a Burlington employee at the local depot. Mrs. Edgar Glaze had charge of the devotions and the very interest ing missionary lesson was given by Mrs. Don Seiver, the topic being "Home Missionary Work in Regard to Health." The lesson was followed by a so cial hour with refreshments served by the following members of the Gleaners circle: Mrs. James Mauzy, Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom, Mrs. A. II. Duxbury, Mrs. Beverly Sutton, Mrs. T. B. Farmer, Mrs. Robert Mann, Mrs. Jennie Whalen, Mrs. Agnes Moore, Mrs. Stella Persinger, Mrs. John Bishop, Mrs. W. Senf. CHANGE DATE OF HOLDING CO. ASSESSORS' CONVENTION W. H. Puis, secretary-treasurer of the Nebraska County Assessors Asso ciation, was in Lincoln this week on business connected with the making of final arrangements for holding the annual convention. Originally set for January 17 and 18, the date of the meeting has been changed to Wednesday and Thursday, February 19 and 20. A resolution adopted at last year's meeting at Fairbury provides that conventions be held in Lincoln each year in the future. While there Mr. Puis and President Harry Scott of Lancaster county arranged to make the Lincoln hotel convention headquarters and lined up some of the speakers and en tertainers at the convention business sessions and the banquet to he held the evening of February 19. Among the speakers will be Governor Dwight Griswold. Mr. Puis is also a member of the association's Legislative committee now busy with the preparation of bills to be sponsored by the associa tion at the forthcoming session of the legislature. The committee is to meet next week and Mr. Puis will be back n Lincoln for that meeting. MEETING IN LINCOLN SUNDAY From Saturday's Dairy Elmer Webb goes to Lincoln to morrow morning for an all day ses sion of the Legislative committee of the League of Nebraska Municipali ties, of which he is chairman. All of the nine members of this committee nd other League officers are expect ed to be present. Legislative bill3 which the League is interested in having passed this ear have all been drafted by George Mann, legislative bill drafter, and are to be studied for final approval, as well as plans made for securing active support for the measures by the more than 400 member cities and villages. The bills are drafted to conform with instructions given the Legisla tive committee at the Scottsbluff con vention of the League held in Octob er, and contain provisions which the member cities believe will make for better local government, being large ly amendments to existing laws. RAILROAD VETERAN HERE From Saturday's J"a!T This morning William Sidwall, retired Burlington veteran, was in the city to renew acquaintances among the old time friends who are still residents of this community. For many years "Eilly" Sidwall was with the maintenance of ways de partment of the Burlington along the old main line from this city to Ashland, making his headquarters at South Bend and Cedar Creek. He was a genial and highly esteemed man among the railroaders and everyone along the line of the Bur lington where he was engaged. He is now retired from active ser vice and resides at Creston, Iowa. EXTENDS APPRECIATION Joseph M. Sedlak, who returned from the Clarkson hospital, wishes to thank all of his friends and co workers who sent him beautiful re membrances or visited him during his hospitalization 'period in Omaha HEARS FROM OLD FRIENDS Miss Anna Heisel of this city has received cards from a number of old friends of many years standing which will be interesting to many of the older residents who will re call the parties well. Miss Iva Treshman of Camas, Washington, writes that her sister, Miss Emma Treshman, a teacher in the Plattsmouth seventh and eighth grades schools some thirty-five years ago, has passed away. Miss Tresh man died about a year ago but this is the first opportunity the sister had of reaching any of the old Cass coun ty friends. Mrs. Emma Wright Dean, who was a guest here of Miss Heisel several times is now at Bellflower, Calif.. where she is ill with the flu at the home of a sister, Mrs. Sally Thomas. She sends regards from the old time friends. Mrs. Rama Temmant who has also been a frequent visitor here, sends regards from Des Moines and is now preparing to leave for Florida. HOLD IMPRESSIVE SERVICE The New Year's eve services at the First Methodist church in this tify proved most impressive and a striking farewell to the old and wel come to the New Year. The dervices orened at 11 o'clock jn the evening liy an organ prelude by E. H. Wes- coit, organist, the church being lighted with candles that lent a soft and restful atmosphere to the Bcene, the soft music of the organ lulling the worshipers to restful meditation as th service proceeded. The lighting effect of the plat form was very effective, showing the reflected shadows of the three crosses on the back of the platform. With the approach of the new day and new year, Rev. J. C. Lowson took charge of the service to conduct the worship until the call to the communion table for the sacrament. RECEIVES SAD NEWS From Thursday's Dairy-. Mrs. R. A. Bates this afternoon received the sad message announcing the death of an aunt, Miss Mary Lotz, 83, at the family home at Loekport, Illinois. Miss Lotz has been in very good health despite her great age and her death apparently occurred peacefully during the night, she being found " this morning by other members of the family in her bed. She is survived by a sister. Miss Ella Lotz of Loekport', four brothers, John, of New York, George of Min neapolis, Dr. Harry of Loekport and Louis of Seattle. There also sur vives a number of nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bates departed Friday eve ning for Loekport, where she attend ed the funeral. BOOKS TOR SCHOOL LIBRARY The response to the call for books for the Plattsmouth school library has brought a very good response for which Superintendent I S. De voe and his assistants are very ap preciative and can still use any donation made of books for this very worthy cause. Those who may wish to help out in this excellent cause, can call Mr. Devoe and the books will be called for by the school. Those who have made donations of books to the library at this time are A. L. Tidd, Mrs. P. T. Heineman. E. R. Ofe, Amelia Martens, Mrs. Guy White, E. H. Bernhardt, Frank Smith. SHOWS SIGNS OF RECOVERY Hubert Lee, 11-month-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cappen, Weep ing Water, has shown satisfactory improvement within the last twenty four hours. The little one was taken ill the day after Christmas, an ill ness that developed Into pneumonia. The baby's condition this week was very critical. Hubert Lee is Mrs. Cleo Capper's grandson. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend to the many good friends and neighbors our heartfelt appreciation of the many thoughtful and comforting expres sions of sympathy in the death of our beloved husband and father. Mrs. C. J. Meisinger and Albert. VISIT AT UNION Register of Deeds Ray P. Becker and Mrs. Becker were at Union New Year's to spend the day at the home of Mr. Becker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Becker and with the other members of the family. A fine New Year's dinner featured the day. Phone printing orders to No. 6. NEW YEAR WEDDINGS Judge A. H. Duxbury fittingly started the year 1941 by having the opportunity of joining the lives and hearts of two young couples. The wedding of Marvin A. Earr ling of Fremont and Marie Doris Laudenklos of Dodge, took place at the office of the judge in the court house Wednesday morning. County Treasurer John E. Turner and Coun ty Commissioner George L. Farley were pressed into service as the wit nesses. Later New Year's day at the Dux bury home occurred the marriage of Richard Warnke and Anna Mae Yan ney, both of Omaha. They were ac companied by Abe and Nora Yanney who served as attendants. WORD OF APPRECIATION It is with the deepest gratitude that we extend to our numerous friends and neighbors who expressed their profound sympathy by the kind acts shown us at the time of our recent bereavement in the loss of our beloved husband and devoted father. The many floral tributes at tested the high regard shown our loved one. Above all, we thank all who sent personal calls, convalescing cards, or letters to him during his period in the hospital. To all, who in any way assisted at the time of the funeral, we wish to express our heartfelt appreciation. Mrs. Philip Keil and Children. REUNION OF BROTHERS From Thursday's Dally For the first time in 27 years the Mrasek brothers Frank, Jim, and Joe of Nebraska, and John of Okla homa, were able to be together. The happy reunion took place this week at Pocasset, Oklahoma, where the Nebraskans were guests of John Mrasek. However, their visit was very brief, and they returned yester day. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mrasek of Grant, Nebraska, went on to Omaha to visit their daughter, Helen and her husband. APPEALS CASE In the office of the clerk of the district court an appeal has been filed from the Justice court at Louis ville. The case is entitled the State of Nebraska ex rel Village of Louis ville vs. John Shogren. The defend ant was charged with disturbing the peace and was found guilty by the Louisville court. Attorney C. S. Wortman of Ashland appears in the action as the attorney for the defend ant while the Village of Louisville is represented by Attorney George Mann of Lincoln. BIRTH OF SON Mr. and Mrs. Marion Henry, who reside on the residence property on West Oak street formerly occupied by Fred Prohaka, were made happy Monday, December 30, when a IV pound boy was born at their home. The parents have named the infant Larry Lee. Larry Lee is a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Austin of Weep ing Water, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Henry, Sr. of this city. Mrs. Henry was the former Margaret Aus tin, t VISITING IN CHICAGO Arthur Salerno is now enjoying a visit with his sister, Mrs. Joseph Serra and her family, and with Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Warthen in Chi cago. Mr. Warthen is a brother of Mrs. Salerno. The local man left last week for Chicago, where he also un derwent medical treatment. Chicago is the old home of the Salerno fam ily. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES From Thur4tr'a Dallr Rev. J. C. Lowson and wife were at Ceresco, Nebraska, today where Rev. Lowson was called to perform the funeral services for an old friend and former parishioner, Mrs. Gross. Rev. Lowson was pastor of the Methodist church at Ceresco for a number of years prior to coming to FJa: tsmouth. LEAVE FOR THE WEST Mr. and Mrs. Merton Jacobs and daughter, Peggy, of Paxton, who have been here for a visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacobs, departed New Year's for their home after the Christmas holiday. VISITING IN THE CITY Charles Farris, who has been lo cated at Lincoln, is here for a visit with his brother, Walter Farria and the many old time friends. HERE FROM LINCOLN From Trldar's Dally This morning James F. Bcgley and Charles Ledwith, young Lincoln attorneys were in the city to look after some business in the county court. The two young men, gradu ates of the law college of the Uni versity of Nebraska, have -been very successful in their law partnership in Lincoln. Mr. Begley is the son of the late Judge James T. Eegley, judge of the second district for twenty years, while Mr. Ledwith Is a son of the late John Lcdwlth, one of the best known members of the Nebraska bar. TO ATTEND MEETING i From Saturdays Daily County Judge A. H. Duxbury v.-Ill be at Fremont Sunday to attend a meeting of the state n-liff commis sion of the American legion of Ne braska, of which he is a member this yenr. Thjs will be a meeting of the entire committee, tin- first held since Judge Duxbury wan lcted as a member. It Ih held at Fremont, home of Dr. Buchanan, inc-dical rep resentative on the commission. From Thur!ay' ral?i' Mr. and Mr. G-orK; Nick !-. Miss Bc-rtha Nick!H and Alf Nkk!H of Murray, w-re dinner ijf-utt of Miss I Etta and J Nickles New Y'ar'B day. Community Building Club elect;-:d jan. i 1472 Cecil Smith $50 Not Paid; 952 Walter Tritsch ..$25 PAID This Week - $50 - $25 , 1 Tim inn ii - -' tfc"ir i man ii i SOENNICHSEN'S WE DELIVER f ' ' fTf-TH wh'te scg? BAKE RITE I yLkaiJ for whiter Shortening fc g jjr..r-rr-M 1-lb. Can only Jl J? L-f'' 11 y washes gl hiite until 7 bars Shurfine Fure Vegetable gP"GsoAPagc 3SfLcnln.?...43c Yellowstone Hominy ORr No. 22 Cans 3 for LADY LUCK SHURFINE Matches -figc Coee Zc 6 Box Carton W Per Ib Bed Acorn Sweet No. 2 Cans Peanut Butter RARE TREAT OSf 2-lb. 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Ackerman, 98, veteran Burlington railroad master mechanic, died today at the home of a son In Lincoln. He came to the United States from Sweden in 1870 and moved to Plattsmouth in 1S8G. Eight years later he went to Lincoln. Three sons and a brother survive. LAND, FARM and RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE Poland China boar. Richard Hol lenbeck, Weeping Water. J6-2tw fobs & shoes Skunks, large prime. . $1.50 Musk Rats, Ige. prime. $1.15 Civets, large prime . . ...400 Raccoons, large prime. $3.50 Mink, large prime .... $8.00 Medium Size Mink. . .$6.00 Small Size Mink $4.00 We will Buy your Unskinned Furs. Hides, 40 lbs. down 80 Hides over 40 lbs., Ib 60 Horse Hides, good cond. . . $4 WE NEED A LOT OF POULTRY Watch for Prices Each Week Truck Service A. R. CASE Phone 199 or 268-J PHONE 23 AND 24 Com 3 for 23c Oleomargarine FERN DElC 2 lbs. for m Be 3 f0P V 79C Tomatto Catsuo OUR JOY 14-oz. Bottles, 2 for. STAFF-O'-LIFE Tomatoes siec No. 2 can3, 3 for. . . 3p' 17V2t 4 f or 29e AND WEDNESDAY