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PAGE SIX DECEMBER 3, 1942 PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WEEKLY J01JEJAI Weeping Water The E. M. Ruby's report a very enjoyable Thanksgiving Day, with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper and fam ily with them for dinner, also their son Bernard, and wife, of Nebras ka City. After dinner Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ruby took their parents to Omaha, where they attended the Orpheum Theatre. Friends here have received word that Harlan Haith is now in New Guinea. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hursh, of Denver, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper and Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Ruby, Sunday afternoon and evening. Mrs. Fred Gorder returned Sun day from a months visit with her daughter, Miss Helen Gorder, city librarian, at Grand Island. Dr. and Mrs. O. ATSpecht received a message from their son, Murval, who is stationed at Camp Barkley, Texas, that he is in the hospital, recovering from an appendectomy, and that he is recovering as rapidly as possible. This is hard luck for Murval as he was to graduate and get his commission this week and was to be married immediately after wards to a young lady in California. The Spechts were expecting that they would be able to visit here after the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Livingston entertained at a dinner for relativ es on Thanksgiving Day, when their guests were their sons, Rev. Charl es Livingston and family, Hebron, and Jesse Livingston, wife and child, of Lincoln, Cyrus Livingston and his daughter, Wilma, who is a student at the University of Ne braska. Mrs. Anna Norris entertained at a dinner Thanksgiving day with the following guests: Mrs. Clar ence E. Tefft, Miss Esther Tefft; Miss Esther Sheldon; Wm. Rose; Mrs. Laura Barrett; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norris; M. and Mrs. John Nor ris; Mr. and Mrs. Merton Norris and daughter Linda, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Norris and sons; Mrs. Lois Norris Tefft and family. Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jewell and Mrs. Charlotte Hoffman went to Omaha Friday afternoon to meet Lyle Jewell, who came home from Shelton Academy to spend the week end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Saunders were guests at the home of Mrs. Saunders parents, Wednesday night, going on to York Thursday for Thanksgiving dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norris enter tained at a turkey dinner Monday evening of last week, honoring Mr. : Norris' aunt, and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Reed, of Altamont, Kan sas, who were visiting Mrs. Anna Norris. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Anna Reed, Mrs. Anna Norris, Mr. and Mrs. John Norris and Mrs. Lois Norris Tefft and family. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Merrick, of Osceola were Thanksgiving guests at the home of Mrs. Merrick's sis ter, Mrs. Eugene Day and Mr. Day. Other guests at the Day home for Thanksgiving dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Richmond Hobson and daugh ter, Susan. While Weeping ' Water people were sitting reading their evening papers, Friday evening, the moan ing of the siren was heard for a blackout. It was a complete surprise to most people. The "Republican" had announced that there would be a blackout some time before the statewide blackout comes, but few thought about it coming this past week. Ray Tankersley, local defense chairman was in charge and every man was immediately at his post. Occasionally there was a light showing for a few minutes, where the siren had not been heard. El mer Hallstrom, county defense chair man, and representatives from all parts of the county, with the ex ception of Plattsmouth were present, as also was Dave Way, Syracuse defense commander and some of his assistants, to watch the procedure. Mr. Tankersley was greatly pleased with the results. One of the city firemen thought that he could drive down "Main Street" with his lights on, as it was a line of duty, but he soon found that a blackout means a BLACKOUT, when officers stop ped him enroute. Mrs. Carl Ankerson, of Chicago, is the guest of 'her daughter, Mrs. DeForest Brown. She expects to leave about the middle of the week for Council Bluffs, where she will visit with her daughter before de parting to her home. Mr. and Mrs Eugene L. Ludwick entertained at a family dinner on Thanksgiving Day, when their guests were Mrs. Ludwick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Bruner, of Loretto, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Dale Havens and daughter Dalene, also of Loretto; Mrs. George D. Bruner, and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Baker, of Weeping Water. Mr and Mrs. Robert Wiles were hosts at a neighborhood pinocle par ty, at their home Saturday evening, when their guests were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wiles; Mr. and Mrs. Amos Bates; Mr. and Mrs. DeForest Ward, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Holt; Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Wiles, and their families, This club was start ed several years ago, when all were close neighbors. Now that some are living further away, and with the gasoline shortage, their meetings may not be possible for the duration of the war. Martin Neilson and his family were doubly bereaved last week. Mrs. Neilsen was laid to rest Fri day afternoon and the next after noon her sister,-Mrs. Marlena Han sen, of Neligh, was buried at Louisville. She was the mother of John Hansen, superintendent of the Fremont schools. Less than a month ago Mrs. Carter Neilsen's father, Mr. Buskurk, was laid to rest at Elmwood. UNION. ITEMS By Journal Field Representatrre Accepts Position at Fort Crook Miss Ruth Schwartz, who has been teaching in the Union schools, resigned her position to accept a position in the Martin bomber plant at Fort Crook .The Board of Edu cation are fortunate in having se cured Mrs. Margaret Stewart of Ne braska City to fill this vacancy in the Third, Fourth and Fifth grades. Miss Schwartz makes her home with her parents residing north of Ne-hawka. Will Cease Farming Charles Land, who has been farm ing east of Union, has finished har vesting his corn crop and decided to go into defense work. Accordingly he held a sale on Monday. Col. W. R. Young was the auctioneer. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hinds and daughter, Ruth Ann, went to Marys-! The old-fashioned dance, which ville, Mo., Wednesday afternoon j is advertised elsewhere, will provide and had Thanksgiving dinner with; their daughter, Mrs. James Elgaard and family. They returned home Thursday evening. Mrs. Lawrence Wiseman is hos tess to the regular meeting of the 500 Club, at her home, Thursday (this) afternoon. Weeping Water's Woman's Club will hold their annual Christmas meeting the 8th of December, at the home of Mrs. Owen Welch. ' Miss Jessie Baldwin, county home demonstrator, accompanied the three Cass County 4-H Club members to Chicago this year. They left Oma ha Saturday and expect to return Thursday. The three Cass County champions are Imogene Pollard, Ne hawka. canning champion, who has put up 5, 904 quarts of vegetables, fruit and meat; Kathleen Balfour, of Union, clothing achievement win ner, who made 58 garments, and is junior, leader of a group making comfort kits for soldiers; Lyman Rehmeier, grand champion in swine for 1941. Reserve champion for 1942 with his swine. All types of legal forms at Jour nal Office. Pencils, erasers, ink, paste, file cards, file folders, adding machine paper and index cards. Bates Book Store. a good time for all who like this kind of enjoyment. Good order, a good time and good music are as sured. Mr. and Mrs. Olin Morris of Mur ray, accompanied by their little son, were guests at the home of the parents of Olin, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris of Union. Miss Ruth Dvorak, of Omaha, teacher at the Union school, who had spent the week-end with her parents, was back in time to enjoy the evening meal with the group. Mrs. W. S. Copenhaver, who mak es her home in Union, took ill last week. On aturday night she was extremely ill, but rallied somewhat on Sunday. Monday she showed a slight improvement. Mrs. Ida Appelgate of Topeka, Kansas, who was called to Union to look after some business matters, remained for a few days visiting with her many friends here; also attending the funeral of the late R. E. Frans, held Friday. Mrs. John Clarence of Menlo, Kansas, arrived in Union last week, coming, to attend the funeral of the late R. E. Frans, and visit some of the bereaved families. Following the dinner given by the Baptist ladies, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell closed their cafe for the day and accepted the invitation of the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Senf, of Plattsmouth, to have din ner with them in the evening. Convalescent cards for your sick friends. Don't forget them., , . ; '.' . Bates Book Store Military. Brush Sets, Tie Racks for the men fols. . Bates Book Store. Cream Eggs Poultry Hides furs ame co4t m&ze Can pay the following prices and still give you truck service j on your poultry fora while at! 55 least. Hens & Springs heavy breeds, Leghorn breeds, Eggs, Std. Size cash . . . Small It's true that prices on some foods are higher everywhere. But to prove you can save money today at IGA COMPARE THESE PRICES. FRESH PORK BRAINS Pound 15c 18 .32 j g 27 H PURE LARD We Reserve the riant to limit 1 lb. carton ISc BULK KRAUT 74 C Pound - - --- '2 T-BGNES cr SHORT CUTS Per Pound - - - A 30 dcz. case of eggs Std. 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