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J 1 page four PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1942 Weeping Hater By Journal Field Representative Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shrader and a sister of Mrs. Shrader, Miss Mayme Hillman, were in Omaha last Mon day looking after some business mat ters. Mr. and Mrs. John Bolz and their little son were enjoying a very pleas ant visit last Sunday at the home of the parents of Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bolz at Falmyra. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmussen and sons, Howard and Walter, were in Lincoln last Sunday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Max field. Mrs. Maxfield is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rasmussen. Frank Dean and family were in Elmwood last Sunday, guests for the day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Corbin for a very fine dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Corbin recently moved to Elmwood from Avoca. Peter Lund, who has not been in the very best of health, is during the colder weather, making his home with his daughter and husband, Mr. and Mis. Anton Nelson. This makes it better for both parties as they are together. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Sutton, who have been making their home in Plattsmouth, babe been visiting in "VWepinr Water the past week, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Frizzel. They will remain for another week. L. A. Wiseman has been feeling rather poorly for the past few days and has been wondering just what was the matter, with indications that he might have the grippe or flu or perhaps an attack of lumbago. He is feeling some better of late, however. John Johnson was called to Platts mouth Monday of this week where he had some business to look after. He has been offered employment as an angleiron smith which calls for if he accei ts, to go to Pearl Harbor Mr. Johnson who has been engaged in the blacksmith business for nearly forty years and is a very competent worker. C. H. Gibson was in Omaha last Monday for a truck load of groc eries. He says two largo iransporis skidded on the ice as they entered Plattsmouth from the north, being unable to negotiate the slip pery pavement.. One truck loaded with oil and another with sewer tile, collided, throwing the heavy tile onto the other cab. crushing it. No one was seriously injured. Returned from Camp The parcel of men of the draft for the United States army who were stationed in Arkansas during their training and maneuvers, and have evacuated their camp that oth ers might train, were sent to Fort Ord. California, among whom were Dr. L. X. Kunkel and Ralph Binger from Weeping Water. Mrs. Kunkel was at Fort Ord visiting with the doctor, and after staying for a while returned home to Weeping Water, arriving last Sunday. While she thinks the boys are all in good con dition and enjoying themselves, that is all she knows, as the boys them selves do not know where they will go or when. Work on Two New Homes Fyron Baker, the contractor and builder, is at this time working on two new homes in Weeping Water. With aa great number of transient people in Weeping Water it seems but reasonable that a few more homes should be built and with spring soon here it would seem more houses would be necessary. Officers Installed Last Week Tuesday evening of this week the officers of the Eastern Star were installed. The installing officer from Plattsmouth was over with her sta for the occasion. Following the com pletion of the work, here was a ban quet which was greatly enjoyed by all in attendance. Mrs. Jourg-esen Still Poorly Mrs. Anton Jourgesen has been quite poorly, so much so that Mr Jourgesen has been kept at home to care for the wife and do the work Mr. Jorgensen who has been as sisting at the Oldham produce sta tion had to have Chris Rasmussen work Tuesday as he had to remain home with the wife, as Mr. Oldham was in Omaha. Will Serve Annual Dinner The Weening Water Christian church. Rev. Snow pastor, have ar ranged to hold their annual meet ing at the church the coming Lord's day. There will be a dinner served at the noon hour and at which all members of the church arc expected to be present and also their friends. Covered dishes will be the feature of the noon day meal. There will be services during the day and a general get-together. The Christian church has been enjoying a good setson of church work and making good progress. Danish Brotherhood Installs The Danish Brotherhood installed their newly-elected officers last Tuesday at their hall. The order numbers about 80 members. Peter Lund was the installing officer, and with his staff of assistants put on the intallation work in excellent shape. The following comprise the newly elected officers: Fred Rehmeier, past president; Rasmus Larson, presi dent; Harold Thomeson, vice presi dent; Chris Rasmussen, secretary; C. J. Elgaard, treasurer; Oscar Nel son, conductor; Peter Lund, Otto Mogensen, Oscar Andersen, trustees. Postponed Induction into Office The officers of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Daugh ters of Rebekah were to have been installed last week but the extreme cold weather caused th postponement of the installation and banquet. It will be held next week. Receives Nice Advancement Walter Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Johnson, who is a member ofthe navy has been ad vanced in his work, being placed on the turret on his ship. He is pleased with the advancement, as are also his parents and other members of the family as well as his many friends. He is first gunner. Nehawka By Journal Field Representative Harold Gregg and wife, of Boston, who have been visiting here for the past three weeks, departed last Sat urday for their home in the east accompanied by Earl, who is em ployed there in an airplane factory. Mrs. Gregg formerly lived at Avoca, and Mr. Gregg is also employed at the aircraft plant. Mr. Eugene Hicks and brother, John Hicks, were over to Murray on last Monday where the latter was consulting his physician. Granville Heebner, the implement many, was called to Omaha on last Monday to look after some business pertaining to his line here. George C. Sheldon was a business visitor in Weeping Water last Mon day. Fred Lutz of west of Murray, was a business visitor in isehawka on last Monday and was meeting with a number of his friends while here. Lyle Kruger was called to Platts mouth on last Monday morning to look after some business matters for the morning. Miss Connie Hansen, a high school young lady, while walking to school had the misfortune to fall, fractur ing one of her legs. The fracture was reduced by Dr. R. R. Anderson and Connie is getting on very fairly but is suffering somewhat. She is impatient at being kept at home. Miss Hansen is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hansen. Celebrate Birthdays Sunday At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bucholz, near Avoca, was celebrated the passing of the fifth birthday of the daughter, Donna Rae, of Mr. and Mrs. Bucholz, and the first birthday anniversary of the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Chriswisser. Thre were there for the occasion Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Kruger, grandparents of the two honor guests, Mr. and Mrs. John Chriswisser and son and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bucholz and family. Visit At Lorton Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John H. Steffens and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Klaurens were over to Lorton last Sunday where Mr. and Mrs. Steffens were guests at the home of the parents of Mr. Steffen, Mr. and Mrs. C. Steffens, while Mr. and Mrs. Nick Klaurens were guests of their son and his family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Klaurens. Ray Klaurens is an instructor in the Lorton school. At The Clarkson Hospital James Palmer, who has not been in the best of health for some time, was taken to Omaha on last Sunday by his family physician, where he entered the Clarkson hospital to go through a clinic. The many friends of Mr. Palmer hope that his health may soon be restored. Install Lodge Officers A week ago it was proposed to in stall the officers of the I. O. O. F. and the Rebekah lodges into their respective offices, but on account of the extreme cold weather the cere mony was postponed. On This Mon day the installation was completed The BBLLBYUB Bomber! EDITOR Mrs. Hoyt Claxk93-J associate: EDITOR Mrs. Wm. J. Shallcross Phone 90-J Readers asked to phone news to these numbers. A News Department sponsored by Bellevue Commercial Club for the dissemination of reliable news concerning progress made in Bellevue, and distributed to every household in Bellevue as well as appearing in the regular Thursday edition of Plattsmouth Semi-Weekly Journal. Uncle Jim Vannorman has been on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. William Nichols at tended the basketball game Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Neu spent the week-end in St. Joseph, Missouri. Gene Shafer has recovered from his recent illness and has returned to school. Mrs. Frank Bowen left Wednes day for Tekamah to visit her mother who is ill. Mr. Bouyer is now employed in the personnel department at the bomber plant. Louis Repsold of Rochester, Min nesota, spent Monday with the Roy Kratz family. Mrs. Nelson McRoberts is the new program chairma nof the Oaakiya Woman's club. Mrs. Lee Hansen spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Frazeur. Mrs. Chas. Whetstone entered the hospital Wednesday to undergo a major operation. Mrs. Earl Kentner has been ill for the past week and is still unable to be out of bed. Walter Chandler, who was one of 60 victims of poison oak is still in the Camp Ord hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hansen of Tekamah have moved into the house at the corner of .16th and Hancock. James Kortus of Omaha who was killed Sunday was the husband of Doris Hugan, a former Bellevue girl. Both James Canavan and James Lakin have recovered from their re cent illness and have returned to work. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Wasermiller had Mr. Wasermiller's parents from Durham, Kansas, as their week-end guests. Fred J. Leise has received word from Chicago that his brother's new baby has also been named Frederick John Leise. Mrs. Elmer Johnson started a Red Cross First Aid class Tuesday at Riverview school with 35 enrolled toHake the course. Don Hamblin, of Atkinson, was a Bellevue visitor Monday. Mr. Ham blin is in Omaha attending the lum bermen's convention. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gallup of Ly ons, and brother of our local shoe repair man, are occupying the house at 24th and Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Merles Stouffer and daughter Linda of Benson were Fri day dinner guests at the Dr. Stouf fer home and Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stouffer and family, Fort Crook, were Sunday dinner guests. BELLEVUE TO RECOVER WAGES PAID COUNCILMAN From Friday's Dafry The state supreme court today au thorized the city of Bellevue to re cover $525 illegally paid former Councilman Bohumil Sterba for work connected with construction of a sewer and main line by the Works Progress Administration. The decision reversed a Sarpy county district court ruling which permitted Sterba to retain the money. with a banquet following. The offi cers of the .Daughters of Rebekah are, Mrs. Mildred Stoll, N. G.; Mrs. Albert Anderson, V. G.; Mrs. Henry Kropp, secretary and Mrs. Velma Chandler financial secretary. The new officers for the I. O. O. F. are George Paulas, N. G.'; llennings Johnson, V. G. ; Albert Anderson, secretary and Nelson Berger, treas urer. Remove Snow From Streets With a number of dump trucks which are used for hauling atone, a crew of men were removing the piled up snow from the streets of Nehawka, and also Grover Hoback was having the snow removed from about his filling station. The snow had drifted to a number of feet in depth. The RED CROSS Among its many duties as "the volunteer arm" of the army and navy supplies nine-tenths of the surgical dressings needed iu war time. Give to the Red Cross War Fund. Today; REPORTER Earl Rosser 62 VICTORY BOOK CAMPAIGN The American libraries are once again campaigning for books for the men in the service. Altho the government has provided libraries for the army camps, their snpply of books is not sufficient for the tre mendous growth in the armed forces. The public is being given a chance to donate good used books during this campaign which opened January 12. Good books are needed fiction with emphasis on adventure, mys tery and humor, and historical and technical books will be welcomed. Because of the difficulties in hand ling them, magazines are not desired. The following places have been designated in Bellevue where you may leave your contribution of books: Roberts Drug Store, Tobler's Service Station, Red and White grocery store and the library. bince mere are no runus tor re- binding, books should be in good condition. BELLEVUE SCHOOL GETS $4,475 The Bellevue school has received word that it has been granted $4,475 by the government for a mainten ance and operation fund. The money itself has not been received or its disposition planned. This money will not be given in a lump sum but will be apportion ed to the school and as each per cent is used and reported upon the government the next portion will be released. TO COLLECT WASTE PAPER The Ladies' Aid is sponsoring the gathering of waste paper aided by the Red Cross roll call workers, who are designating places where the paper may be brought at any time. Saturday, January 24 the local Boy Scout troop will collect the paper from these stations. IELLEVUE SCHOOLS GET AID The city of Bellevue was informed Friday that the Federal Works agency had announced allotment of $4,475 to school district No. 1, in their city to aid in the school work. The allotment was to aid in car ing for extra burdens caused by de velopment of the Fort Crook air craft plant and the increasing de mands made on the school system. SERIOUSLY ILL IN WASHINGTON Jack Beste, son of Dr. and Mrs. Beste of Beatrice, is seriously ill in the government hospital in Wash ington, D. C. Jack is suffering from tropical fever contracted while he was in the aiavy. TO SPONSOR CARD PARTY St. Mary's parish will sponsor a card party Thursday, January 22 at the home of Mrs. Joe Kopecky. Mrs. George Dent and Mrs. John Keller will assist. The public is invited. ALIVE AND WELL A letter dated January 8 received from the major assured the Rosscrs that Rosser Sohtis is alive and well, and any report otherwise was er roneous. ROBERTS' Bellevue Drugs On the Boulevard, at 20th Telephone No. 1 Prescriptions Filled Sandwiches Hot Dogs Hamburgers Beef and Pork Chili - Hot Soups Sundaes - Sodas - Cold Drinks Robert' Home Hade Ice Cream Served . . . also Sold in Bulk! Film Service - Magazines Cigars, Cigarettes Bellevue City of NEW HOMES! O Mrs Presbyterian Morning worship at 11 o'clock. The subject of Rev. Douthitt's sermon will be "Lord, Teach Us to Pray." Missionary society meets second Thursday of each month. Mrs. Maude Frazeur, president. Ladies' Aid meets third Wednes day of each month. Mrs. Ellen Maxey, president. Friendly circle meets first Thurs day of each month. Mrs. Rinald Oil man, president. Young People's Society meets each Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Lachan Oh man, president. Choir practices each Thursday eve ning. Miss Leola Shopper, director; Mrs. Rinold Ohman, pianist. Caretaker Frank C. Maxey. Parish Worker Miss Pauline Lair. Newcomers and strangers in Belle vue are cordially invited to worship with us. St. Mary's Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a. m. Catechism class follows the 8 o'clock Mass Sunday morning. Rev. R. J. Ahern, pastor. JUNIOR WOMAFS CLUB ENTERTAIN AT DINNER The Junior Woman's club mem bers entertained their escorts at a chicken dinner Monday evening at the Ogurek home. The "V for Victory" theme was carried out in the table decorations. A large battleship complete with crew formed the centerpiece with gum drop canon favors and "V for Victory" place cards. The evening was spent in playing games. Those present were Mrs. Frank Knobbe, Hilda Prall, Phyllis Savage, Shirley Vance, Marilyn Bennett, Jane Chandler, Virginia Puis, Helen Pearce and Suzainne and Cyrilla Ogurek, Joe Kopecky, Clem Knobbe, Rob McGraw, George Dose, Louis and Charles Sones, Don Zurcher, Don Litvvin and Jack Cody. At their business meeting the girls decided by unanimous ballot to with draw from the General Federation. BELLEVUE HIGH WINS 7TH STRAIGHT GAME For their seventh straight win Bellevue High defeated Underwood 37-22 Tuesday night. McGraw and Litwin were high point getters, Mc Graw getting 13 and Litwin 12. Friday night Bellevue vill play Waterloo there. SKATES SHARPENED, FARM MACHINERY REPAIRED WELDING Sitts-UUman Shop ' BELLEVUE, NEBR. W L" Cockrell Agency Insurance of ALL Kinds Notary Public Bus. Phone, 25 Res. Phone, 3 BOULEVARD SERVICE Ofl'pr a mighty Kooil winter com bination for Motor and lladiator M0BILEGAS SPECIAL M0BILE0IL ARCTIC SPECIAL Mobile Freezone (ami other Mobile Product) OFFICIAL AAA GARAGE 24-IIOlIt RIIAI) SERVICE and TowIiiht Service Phone 116 or 136 Bellevue LUGSCH LIMBS PLATTSMOUTH PICKUP AND DELIVERY SERVICE IN BELLEVUE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY and FRIDAYS SPECIAL PLAIN Garments U Overcoat Cleaning Time is Here Fall Housecleaning CURTAINS . DRAPES - RUGS Leave Bundles or Advise ROBERTS' BELLEVUE DRUGS On the Boulevard, at 20th Telephone No. 1 Our Truck will Call Add 22 Acres to Fontenelle Dr. Harold Gifford, Jr., Makes Gift of Virgin Timberland South of Omaha Monday. Twenty-two acres were added to the virgin timberland of the Fon tenelle forest south of Omaha Mon day, when Dr. Harold Gifford, jr., announced donation of a tract of land at v the annual meeting of the Fontenelle Forest association at the Chamber of Commerce. The additional tract, which ad joins the Mary Millard Gifford tract given by Dr. Gifford's mother, will be known as the Mary Elizabeth Jonas tract. That was the maiden name of Mrs. Gifford, jr. The forest land now held by the association amounts to approximately seven hundred acres. Dr. Gifford's was the first gift of land to the forest since March, 1940, when George T. Morton, association secretary, gave it 10 acres adjoining the tract. Mrs. John Bath was elected a di rector to fill the unexpired term of the late Edwin S. Jewell and W. LeRoy Wilcox was elected replacing Dr. E. 11. Bruening, who left the city. Re-elected were Frederick J. Adams, president; Roy X. Towl, vice president; George T. Morton, secre tary; L. O. Horsky, treasurer; Ed S. Miller and W. L. Steele, members of the board. World-Herald. The American Legion Auxiliary will hold an all day sewing Fri day at the home of Mrs. George Dent. SALAD DftESSIfJG r Q: 1 25c HEINZ KETCHUP Large 14-oz. Bottle 19' STRAWBERRY PRESERVES Large 23-ounce Jar TOILET SOAP Close Out Price; Large 10c Bars, RINSO Reg. 25 Pkgs 2 For 37C LUX or LIFEBOUY SOAP COFFEE FOLGERS - HILLS - MAXWELL BAKE RITE Pure Vegetable Shortening, Pound Buy Now Last Time at This Low Price Buy Now SALMON Tall Pound Cans 2 for 39 CORN Whole Kernel Golden Bantam, Full No. 2 Cans, 2 for TOMATO JUICE Or Grapefruit Juice, Giant 46-ounce Can PANCAKE FLOUR ORANGES Giant Size Seedless Sunkist Small Juice Size GRAPEFRUIT EXTRA JUICY 2 5c S$ For J LETTUCE Crisp Solid Heads Ea. 9 RADISHES, CELERY, TOMATOES, GREEN PEPPERS, NEW CARROTS PORK CHOPS Best Center Cuts, Lb PORK ROAST Lean loin cuts, Lb. . 21' VEAL STEAK WEINERS SMALL, TASTY, Lb.- TAMALES WILSON'S Certified, Jar. 25c 15c PICKLED PIG'S FEET Boneless, Giant 28-ounce Jar CHILI CON CARNE Wilson's Certified, 11-ounce Can lOtf; 16-ounce Can Open Evenings till 8 p.m Sunday, WANT ADS FOR SALE: 40 pullets at 75c each; chicken house; brooder; heater; coops; fence, etc. 21st and Wash ington or call 157-W. FOR SALE: Norge Skelgas stove, perfect condition. Priced to Sell. Phone 117W. WANT-AD RATES on Bellevue news page 2 a word, first insertion, 1$ a word subsequent insertions. No afl accepted less than 25 cents. See or phone Mrs. Clark, Bellevue 93-J. Bellevue Grocery RED & WHITE STORE Quality Groceries Select Meats Fresh Fruits and Vegetables OVERALLS JACKETS WORK GLOVES Phone 25 Free Delivery Service NEW FHA APPROVED AND INSPECTED Bellevue Homes built by COZY HOMES, Inc. of Bellevue. J. 0. Phelps, Contractor. See and buy one of these choice homes on easy terms, from W. J. Shallcross Licensed Realtor Bellevue, Nebr. Telephone 90-J PEANUT BUTTER Full Quart Jar . . . 25 25c Each 4c SPARK, 25c Pkg. MC Tangle Tumbler for 1? mm 4 Reg. Bars 22 HOUSE .... 2 CLabn 57C Can 19 : 3-Lb. Can 52c 25c 17c 3-Lb. Bag 10 2 Dozen 29 3 r 10c APPLES FANCY DELICIOUS, Lb. 8c 25c BEEF ROAST Best chuck cuts, Lb. 24 29c CHILI Full Pound Stick3 29c Corned Beef Hash Oic VILSON"S Certf. 16-oz. jax A J 3Qc & a.m. to 1 p.m. & 4 p.m. to 8 'jp.in. isc inn