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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1941. PLATTSMOTJTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOUElfAI PAGE TTYE EAGLE Special Journal Correspondence Mrs. Fred Manners was hostess to the ladies of the O. S. C. club at her Lome last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Anna Earl is visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Uoffmeister and family at Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Piersol were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scattergood and family last Sun day. Ralph Allen of Lincoln spent last Wednesday with his mother, Mrs. S. K. Allen and sister, Mrs. Hester Mor gan. Mrs. Hazel Best of La Junta. Colorado, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Jones several days last week. A no-score game was the result when the Talmage football boys met the home team at Eagle last Friday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Weyers and son. Dickey, of Wabash spent last week end with Mrs. Weyers' parents. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rudolph. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Piersol and sons of Lincoln spent last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. L. W. TMersol and other relatives. Miss Georgia McWilliams. who is employed in Lincoln spent last week end with Mr. and Mrs. Roy McWil liams and sons. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Miller of Om aha were week end visitors at the Guy Jones home. Mrs. Anna Klietsch leturned to Omaha with them, where she will visit for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Adams spent several days last week at Elk Point, South Dakota, where their son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Busker and son recently located. Mr. and Mrs. William Hudson. Mrs. Anna Earl. Mrs. Sarah Keil and Miss Dorothea Keil motored to Pick rell hist Wednesday and spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Talmer. Miss Olive Jack, who is a labora tory technician in the hospital unit ut Camp Bowie. Texas, is enjoying her vacation with her mother. Mrs. Isabel Jack and brothers. Bill and Ernest. The Eagle high school students enjoyed a skating party in the Eagle hull last Friday evening and the Fieshman and Sophomore classes of the Elm wood high school were skat ing here on Monday evening of this wet k. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nelson last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. August Dahlstrom of Ceresco: Mrs. Lloyd Medunna and Donna Mae of Wahoo and Mr. and Mrs. Myrl Miller and Joyce Elaine of Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Valley Trumble and Mr. and Mrs. William Trumble spent last Frida evening in Lincoln at the John Reitter home. They also bade farcwfll to their sister, Mrs. Cook Russell, who was leaving that even ing for New Orleans. Louisiana. Mrs. George Vierich and Mrs. Warren Barney left for their respec tive homes at Los Angeles. Cali fornia, ."lid Kearney, last Sunday after having made an extended stay at the home of their father, A. M. Lou cm an. Mrs. Vierich planned to make a brief stop at Kearney with her sister and husband. honor and wore a frock of blue taf feta with a lace yoke trimmed with tiny buttons, a shirred bodice, short puffed sleeves and a full, corded trim med 6kirt. She carried a bouquet of yellow roses and chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids, Miss Thelma Fini gan of Lincoln, cousin of the bride, and Miss Bernice Edner of Ceresco, cousin of the bridegroom, wore pink and aqua taffeta frocks fashioned alike with fitted bodices, sweetheart necklines, puffed sleeves and full skirts. They had bouquets of roses and chrysanthemums. The flower girl. Donna Mae Medunna of Wahoo, cousin of the bride, wore a frock of yellow taffeta. Orville Edner of Ceresco was his cousin's best man and the ushers were Willard Anderson of Lincoln and Myrl Miller of Elmwood. The bride, who was given in mar riage by her father, wore a gown of sun-tinted bridal satin, which was fashioned with a fitted bodice. The round marquisette shoulder yoke was embroidered with braid and the long tapering sleeves pointed over the wrists. The elongated waistline at back were accented by a row of small covered buttons and loops. The skirt terminated in a rounded train. Her two-tiered veil of fingertip length tell from a head dress of seed pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of talisman roses. A reception followed the ceremony in the church parlors. A crystal bowl of snapdragons and tapers decorated the serving table at which Mrs. Aug ust Dahlstrom and Mrs. Charles Nel son of Ceresco presided. They were assisted w-ith the serving by Miss Eleanor Kunz of Elmwood, Misses Violet and Doris Wall and Miss Iva Mae Blair. A large wedding cake formed the centerpiece for the bridal table with flowers and tall lighted tapers completing the appointments. Mrs. Clifford Doran of Lincoln and Mrs. Byron Peterson of Ceresco had charge of the gifts and Mrs. Lloyd Medunna of Wahoo, cousin of the bride, had the guest book. The bride was graduated from the Eagle Consolidated schools and the groom lrom the. Ceresco high school. Immediately following the recep tion the couple left for a motor trip through western Nebraska and Colo rado. They will be at home after November 1st on a farm near Wav erly. Best wishes are extended to this young couple. W. C. T. TJ. Meeting Mrs. Clyde West entertained the local Woman's Christian Temperance Union at her home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Fred Rudolph, Mrs. Orin Lan ring and Mrs. Chas. Scattergood were welcome guests. All but two members answered roll call by giv ing the pledge to the Temperance Flag. The program committee plans to meet soon. Mrs. E. J. Morton will conduct the annual Institute November 21. It will be a forenoon and afternoon session with a covered dish lunch eon at noon. Several gave reports on the Cass county convention held at Elmwood on Tuesday, October 14. At the close of the afternoon. Mrs. West served delicious refreshments to those present. MURRAY STUDY CLUB WOULD RAZE MYNARD STATION The Missouri Pacific railway to day asked strte railway commission authority to remove a custodian and raze its station at Mynard in Cass American way of life county. Mrs. Catherine Hobscheidt was hostess to the Murray Study club on Thursday, October 16. Most of the members and two guests were pres ent to participate in the lovely cov ered dish luncheon at noon. At 1:30 the president called the meeting to order. Mrs. Griffen led in pledging al legiance to our flag. The song of the month, "Old Folks at Home" was led by Mrs. Wohlfarth. The members answered roll call by telling of some good safety device. Mrs. John Young gave a very splendid report on the county convention at Louisville. The theme of the convention was America Calls. Mrs. Young told of the var ious interesting addresses heard thruout the day, most of which cen tered around national defense. Many things were suggested by which club women may do their part in this ser vice. Mrs. Caley, state president, told in her talk how necessary it is for us to be good mothers, and set good examples, and to work with those who are now working for the Rev. Rice, of j Lincoln, in his talk, gave some very too many of us are so busy making a living we are too busy to make a home for our boys and girls. Mrs. Young also told of the beau tiful musical numbers given at the convention. After the report, a very profitable study hour was presided over by Mrs. Spangler, the topic of the afternoon being "Home Safety." All present entered into a general discussion of the subject. In addition to the quizz on safety in the home. Interesting talks were given on How to Stop Ac cidents, How to Stop Farm Accidents, Competent Automobile Driving, The Safe Walker, An Appeal to Motorists and Liquor and Safety. The material for these talks were sent the club by Mr. Pearson, of KFNF, who is very interested in safety. The club adjourned to meet at Mrs. Tyson's home in November. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (On Louisville-Plattsmouth Road) Sunday school 9:30 a. m. Reformation services 10:30 a. m. The Midland College octette will sing at the 10:30 a. m. service. The Choral Union song festival Plione printing orders to No. b. good advice. His subject was "Re-, will be held at the Nebraska City ligion in the Home." He said that auditorium October 26 at 8 p. m. Triplet Sons Born Triplet sons were born in Lincoln at the Bryan Memorial hospital Sun iav night to Mr. and Mrs. Sherrell T-;r,. ,.f AH-,. The three tiny little boys were placed in an incubator im ,,ii..M.iv The condition of the babies as well as the mother is re ported to be satisfactory. Mrs. Fifer. formerly Miss Meryl Vickeis. is the niece of Mrs. Walter .T-enlmieicr and Mrs. Orin Banning of Eagle. Mr. and Mrs Fifer live on a farm near A!vo. They have one other child, a daughter. Nelsnn-AnderFon Miss Helen Nelson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Nelson of Pal myra, and Hilbert Anderson, son of Mr and Mrs. Frank O. Anderson of Waverly, were united in marriage at a service performed at 8 o'clock Sat urday evening at the Methodist church of Eagle. In the presence of one hundred guests. Rev. R. E. Ham mer, pastor of the Covenant church of Waverly officiated before a back ground of two sets of seven branch candelabra with lighted tapers, tall baskets of orchid pompoms and chrys anthemums and fernery. The tapers were lighted by Misses Maurece and Kathleen Johnson of Ceresco. The wedding music was played by Miss Ordell Pwanson of Ceresco. Miss Donna Belle Judkins sang "Because" and "Sweetest Story Ever Told," be ing accompanied by Mrs. Elmer Jud kins. Mrs. Myrl Miller, of Elmwood, sis ter of the bride, was matron of F Vlilli TZi 1 wtf in i r -. --is i. tar n y 1.71 And there is no news more wel come to those who like hats only when they're comfortable, easy to ear, and adaptable to the pulling cn and snatching off that' neces sary with our ready-to-go-spirit." A "Costume-Made" look is costly to buy but now you can make a hat to match every dress and be sure it's the latest word. (Right) When a visitor to the set of I Want A Divorce" brought this beautiful German shep herd, Joan Blondell and Dick Powell, co-starring in the film, took time out to romp with him outside the sound stage. (Left) Bonny Baker, diminutive singing star, and one of the less loquacious members of her cast Big Ben, movie St. Bernard. fEI '(,'IWIMII'"""" 1 I mflmf via A DOG'S LIFE So absorbed in her book and Pepsi Cola is Marie Louise, daughter of the Countess du Bris sac, that poor Gobi, the chow, seems quite neglected. 5 v ' HAPPY BIRTHDAY . . .And so, with a good hard blow little William A. Bauer, center, of Chicago, III., celebrates his sec ond anniversary party by extinguishing two candles on the birth cake. His two friends look on anxiously waiting for the cere monies to finish, so they can then finish the cake. " Lively, lustrous hair adds sparkle to your per sonality. Soft, silky and manageable locks that can be coiffed to suit the latest fashion fancy is "easy pickings" with a new liquid soap shampoo with hair conditioner added. DARING COWBOY IS FOILED BY A LADY How about a ride, Che ryl Darline? You have to learn to sit in a saddle early if you are going to be like your Daddy, Roy Rogers. Cheryl thinks the plaster deer is pretty cold seat, however, though the horns do well for a bridle. BOMBER TO CARRY - PONS VOICE TO ENGLAND o An American-built bomber which will be ferried to England shortly, will carry, in addition to its regular equipment, the voice of Lily Pons, Metropolitan Op era soprano, in an album of records from "The Daugh ter of the Regiment," which Miss Pons recently made for Columbia. The diminutive star is shown here pre senting the album to Captain Erwin Watts of the American Field Service, who will place them aboard the bomber to be delivered to the American Eagle Club in London. Iff " 2Sf h ? x CHRYSANTHEMUMS ARE POPULAR CENTERPIECES FOR FOOTBALL PARTIES Gay yellow chrysanthemums decorated with tiny football charms make a charming center piece for a thoughtful guest to wire ahead to his luncheon hos tess on the day of the big game; arrangements of fragrant roses, bright-hued gladioli and dahlias are popular choices for foot ball party festivities, suggested by the Florists' Telegraph De livery Association. A substantial hot dish and an abundance of steaming hot decaffeinated coffee are good team mates for lun cheons before the big game. With a decaffeinated coffee brew, ycu can urge every one to enjoy extra caps without creating sleeping problems later. And, since time is sure to be at a pre mium, a ' hflp yourself" service is good social strategy. IS "KEEP ALL AMERICA CLICKING KNIT, A SWEATER FOR THE ARMY" Official title of Ambassadress at Large" is conferred up Ilka Chase, star of stage and radio, by Mrs. George Blumenthal, national committee-woman for the Citizens Commit tee for the Army and Navy. Miss Chase will act as roving representative to publicize the Committee's knitting campaign during her forthcoming lecture tour. STEPS TO BEAUTY 1 1 MOVIE MAKING THRILLS ARMY PARACHUTISTS (Left) June Preisser, who was formerly starred in the Ziegfeld Follies, has originated a new dance step called the "Hollywood Hop" and it combines the grace of an acrobatic dance and the speed of a tap dance, i Right) Take it from Leroine Day, cute little star, the way to keep that beautiful figure is to exercise daily. Walking down the stairs, balancing a book en tbe head is an eld standby that nisies for good posture. xSr I there are no rebates on jumps. I vi' " (Above) With parachutes ad justed, a final inspection by the Officer in charge takes place. Equipment must be perfect as there are no rebates on jumps. (Right) Another thing that the students at the school must be adept at is learning bow to take falls when they land with their parachutes." Tumbling exercises euch as shown in this photograph are very helpful to the would be parachute jumper. f7J Bellevue News BELLEVTJE Salvation Army Sunday school at 2 p. m. Services Tuesday at 8 p. m. Ladies Sewing Circle Tuesdays from 1 till 3. St. Mary's Masses at 8 and 10 a. m. Cate chism class follows the 8 o'clock Mass. Rev. R. J. Ahem, pastor. Presbyterian Sunday school at 9:45. Services at 11:00 a. m. Rev. Paul Luce, acting pastor. Special music. Public is invited. Young Peoples' meeting at 6:30 p. m. 'WATCH US GROW" This is the bold-type admonition in the Morrison Sanitary Food Mar ket ad this week. And if first sam ples are any indication "Red"' is headed for real expansion. A new face made its appearance in the store Monday morning, Vertus Kven- vold, experienced meat cutter, who bas had packing house and retail tales experience, and who will be in charge of the meat counter. A day day later there arrived an EHrich 12-foot electrically refrigerated meat display case and a new 8 -foot veg etable rack. "Red"' says that's about enough improvement for one week, but they plan to start in next week revamp ing the store and turning it into a Kelf-eerve market. A check counter will be located near the front door, where purchases will be totaled and adding machine strip given the buyer. SELLING MUCH WORK CLOTHING "We've been selling a lot of work clothing as a result of our ad on the Rom her page," said W. L. Cockrell last week. "Our stock was bought before the rise in prices and we are selling it accordingly that's why so many are buying their overalls and work gloves here." Mr. Cockrell's Ilellevuc Grocery has carried an ad in every issue of "The Romber" since its inauguration on July 24th. LIBRARY IN NEW QUARTERS The public library is being moved today from the school house to the rear of the fire hall in the park, where it will be open this evening from G to 9 and every Thursday evening hereafter. The room was fixed up by the city with the help of the NYA and is very nicely arranged. It is cen trally located and well lighted. SEVENTY PUPILS INN0CULATED .With the approval of their par ents, seventy students were innocu later for diphtheria at the schools this past week. Several Schick tests were also given and some vaccina tions for smallpox. BREAKS HIP Earl Leesley, who resides on the corner of 15th and Main streets, re delved word that his mother. Mrs. J. E. Leesley. 82, fell and broke her hip Sunday night. The aged lady had been making her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Porter, 136 Xorth Chelsea Avenue. Kansas City, Missouri, and it was there that she suffered the fall. Mrs. Leesley was rushed to the hospital, where she is row recuperating. ATTEND FIREMEN'S MEETING The 60th annual convention of the Nebraska Vol mteer FirUi.rn's iisso eiation is meeting at Norft"; Uiis week with a record-breaking attend ance anticipated. The election of of ficers will be held this afternoon with a banquet and address by Governor Griswold. Plattsmouth is represented at the convention by Dr. O. Sandin, chief for the past twenty-five years, Clem ent Woster and Carl Ofe. Krota Wednesday' Daily Mrs. Harry White and son, Ken neth are leaving this evening for the western part of the state, where they intend to visit the next few days. In Alliance they will be guests of Mrs. Blanche Grassnian and daughter, Shirley, while at Lakeside, Nebraska they will visit with the Maurice Petersons.