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1 PAGE SIX THE JOUSNAI, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA MONDAY, OCTOBER 4,' 1943 Weep ing Water Pupils attending the Oxford school, east of Weeping Water, learned that their teacher, Mrs. Maynard Tritsch, had a birthday last Wednesday so their mothers pre pared a surprise picnic dinner, which they kept in hiding until the noon hour. Gifts were also presented by each pupil and a birthday cake was presented by Mrs. Clifford Cooper. It was a happy day long to be re membered for the pupils as well as their teacher Mis. Tritsch. , Cascade Charity Club met Wed nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Johnson, with a large at tendance. The afternoon was spent working on quilts, followed by a social hour, and delicious refresh ments served. Mrs. Homer Jamesen president of this club. Mrs. Russell Xewham, president of the Jolly Ilomemakers Extension club was hostess at their first meet ing of the year, Friday afternoon, at her home.v when the leaders, Mrs. S. L. Brandt and Mrs. Willis Loren-f-en, illustrated the making of carpet slippers and mittens. This club has a membership of thirteen. Thursday Afteroon Bridge club held their regular meeting Thurs day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Hpu Olive. Donald Rich, son of Mr. and Mrs. ITarvey Rich, was nine years, old Thursday and his mother invited ten of his small friends in for a party after school. Owing to the rain indoor games were played, and all had a most joyous time. Some very lovely gifts were left to remind Donald of the happy event. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Carnes and children of Malcom, were Sunday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Carnes. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Johnson, of Omaha, visited at the home of Mr. Johnson's brotherin-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Jamesen, and their mother, Mrs. D. M. Johnson, from Tuesday until Thursday of last week. Mrs. Donald Schantz and two chil dren, of St. Louis are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Hoback. Newly elected officers for the Elizabeth Chapter, O. E. S., are: President, Mrs. Floyd Hite; vice president, Mrs. Richard Keckler; secretary - treasurer Mrs. Arthur 4 i ' . r m. narwi m iaw ft mtn"v-, mrm'f tr " -s - - I s 11 - -i.V - v., mm YOU, THE PEOPLE WANT THE TRUTH . . And our policy is to give you the facts as they stand. No coloring of war news or untrue statements will take you un aware. You have placed confidence in us and we hold that trust sacred. This paper, in its news columns, and local merchants, in advertising, are cooperating with the government by running messages per taining to war bond campaigns, to re cruitments for the services, to salvage drives, to rationing, and to black markets. In this way we, the newspapers are the tie between the government and the people. We are a free press and you as a free people demand the truth. You will never be rocked into a state of false security by our advertisments or news. You shall get what you want TRUTH. PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL Jones. - Under the supervision of Wlllard H,. Waldo, county farm agent, a poul try meeting was held Tuesday after noon at the auditorium with J. II. Claybaugh, extension service man, and Dr. W. T. Spencer, a member of the NationaLivestock Loss Preven tion board, were here to discuss the control of poultry diseases. The rainbow spanning the heav ens, and extending north and south, ever our heads, with the long streaks of clouds drifting from west to east, below the rainbow were a beautiful sight Tuecday afternoon about six o'clock and many were out watch ing the unusual phenomena. Mrs. Maynard Tritsch went to Lincoln Friday evening and remain ed overnight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Miller. Saturday all returned to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tritsch and on Sunday all visited the grandmother, Mrs. Elizabeth Tritsch, at Plattsmouth. Aviation Cadet Dick Specht is en joying a furlough with the home folk, this week. Wednesday he went, to Des Moines, returning home on j Thursday evening. He will return to Holbrook, Arizona, Friday. Cpl. Robert Ahrens, son of Mrs. I Earl Murdock, was here last week, l from Denver where he has been sta tioned. As he was a former student I at the Center Valley school, th. Center Valley Community Club held 'a party in his honor at their school house Tuesday evening, so that old friends might have a visit with him while he was at home. About forty attended and all report a tine even ing of visiting and entertainent. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Renner wero made happy last week, by a visit from their son, Floyd Renner, of Camp McCall, N. C. He left Satur day on his return to duty. Under the supervision of Rasmus Lauritzen, . the new water commis sioner, the water mains all over town have been flushed, and the water reservoir drained and clean ed. The filtering system was also cleaned. Altho recent tests showed that the water was in good condition, Mr. Lauritzen took no chances, ami Las taken every precaution possible to keep it good. j Mrs. Lester Parson, and daughter ; Linda, accompanied by Lynn Parson. went to Bennett and visited from Wednesday morning until Thursday evening, at the home of Mrs. Par son's parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. N. Hall. Lynn expects to leave for tha army next week, and took this op portunity to visit his grandparents before leaving. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kirchoff, and j .Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kirchoff went to Syracuse, Friday afternoon to at ' tend the funeral of a cousin, August ; Ludwig, who died of polio, while in : California, and the body was re ( turned to his former home for bur ial. j Mrs. Elwood Miller and two chil dren spent Tuesday at the home of '.Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Hansen, on the highway north of town. ! Two more or our business men i have enlisted in the Seabees, thi3 past week, subject to the final physi ! cal examination. They are Arthur i Jierthold, owner and operator of the Hamburger Inn, and Harry Potts, a members of the soil conservation staff in the Cass district. Each will have ! the rating of second class petty of J f icer. Mr. Berthold will be a second class cook, and Mr. Potts will go a? i second class carpenter's mate. VV'c have been informed of others who are planning to take the step very soon, if needed. Mrs. Charles Philpot, and son Den nis, of Onawa, Iowa, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Philpot, last week. While here, Dennis had hos tonsils and adenoids removed at a Lincoln hospital. Ward Tefft, of Chicago, returned home, last Monday, after a two weeks visis with his mother, Mrs. C. E. Tefft. He planned to resume his work after his long enforced vaca tion bn account of a severe accident several weeks ago. After a visit of several weeks here, with her sisters, Miss Anna Hart, and Miss Mildrd Hart, Mrs. Charles Myers left Monday for her home, with her daughter, at Grand Island. Enroute to Grand Island, she stop ped in Omaha to visit her daugh ter, Miss Leona Myer. Mr. and Mrs. Willard II. Waldo enjoyed a visit from Mr. Waldo's father, H. O. Waldo, of DeWitt, Sun day and Monday of last week. Two farm sales, one today and one tomorrow occur in the same neighborhood. Gus Borjesen, whose son ran the farm, before being call ed to the army, has not been physi cally able to carry on the farm alone, so has decided to sell his farm equipment, although he will continue to live on his farm. Segurd Nelsen, who moved here from the western part of the state, has decid ed to return so will sell his farm equipment, also. Cpl. Arnold Dettmer, who is sta tioned at Salina, Kansas, spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rehmeier. Mrs. Dettmer, the former Francis Rehmeier, who teaches at Mead, joined him here for a visit Avith her parents. Plans for the coming years activi ties were discussed at the first meet ing for this season of the high school Girl Reserves this past week. Mis. subject for the afternoon, was fall and winter clothes, conducted ly the two leaders, Mrs. Bernice Bell and Mrs. Ruth Leadabrand. 14 members were present. Ed Keane and Mrs. Kate Rumhe spent Wednesday evening at the L. Wall home. Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Marvin went to Fremont Sunday to see Lyman's mother, who is ill at the home of her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. L. Wall and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wall visited relatives in Omaha, Sunday. Mrs. Roy Comstock and Lyle re turned home Friday from Omalu where she had been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pilfold and attending j the American Auxiliary convention, j Mrs. Lila Wall spent a few day. ! last week in Omaha, visiting her mother Mrs. Mae Bauers and at- j tending the Legion Auxiliary con - i vention. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Brunkow spent Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. .lim Strahn at Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Diemer and If Hitler wins, the Issne for you will be living: itself, and not just the cost of liv ing:. Think that over and fig ure it out for yourself how much beyond 10 nerernt of- your family income you should put; into War Bonds every payday. WEDNESDAY . SPECIAL Clean & Press Mens Suits and Top Coats and Spring Coats Plain Dresses and Mannish Suits Mrs. Edna Leyul of Omaha spent . Owen Welch president of the Wo- )c ,,., T fh V,.A ,,.,-, i r:ins Council. Airs V T). I.enker. I . . m, , ,., !l , ... , ne ij n,el mursaay wun and Mrs. John C. Pryor, were pres-Ml.g Francis Vant for a one o'clock- tint to assist the leader, Mrs. C. v . Wallick and the 18 girls who were present to arrange their years acti- Heavy Coats and White Garments Not Included! Men's Felt Hals Cleaned and Reblocked like new 5 vities. Election of officers resulted as follows: President, CharhJtti; Rieke; vice president, Peggy Amick; secretary, Phyllis Bates; and Dar lene Garrison, treasurer. Shirlee Ev erett and Naomi Anderson are in f charge of the membership drive. The South Side Pinochle club met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Vesta Taylor Baker, with her mother, Mrs. E. B. Taylor, as an invited guest. DOES YOURS FIT? Does Your insurance fit your needs as accurately as your hat fits your head? This is a mighty good time to find out just what 'size insurance you ought to have. SEE ..in? Greenwood Special Journal Correspondence The Jolly Jokers club entertained the M. W. M. club at the Legion Hall, Tuesday afternoon. Pinochle was played at six tables. Mrs. Myrtle Coleman won high prize and Mrs. Jane Hoenshell second high, Mrs. Charley Card won the traveling prize and Mrs. Joe Brown the con solation prize. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Bell and Bet ty spent Sunday at Prairie Home with Mr. and Mrs. R. Schulkie, Mrs. Bell's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Elton Keller, Jan ice and Lary Lee of Ilavelock spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kyles. Mrs. Beulah Lunsford spent a few days in Havelock with her son. War ren Ellison, and family. (dessert luncheon. J Mr. and Mrs. Dick Seivers of Omaha Sunday with Mrs. Joe Brown. Pt'c. Roy Schroder returned to camp in Virginia after spending his furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Schroder. The M. W. M. club met Thur$daY. afternoon with Mrs. Fern Bucking ham. Pinochle was played at three tables. Carrie Armstrong won high prize, Mildred Comstock, second high prize, June Kyles, consolation and traveling prizes. Luella Berger, Mildred Comstock and June Kyles vere guests. E. L. McDonald has been in busi ness in Greenwood for 31 years. Miss Lula Pilfold spent Tuesday with her sister, Mrs. Roy Comstock end family. Mrs. Finch of Lincoln spent Wed nesday with her brother Henry El wood. Mr. and Mrs! Lafe Muller and Nita and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dimmitt called at the J. L. Dimmitt home Sunday. Seaman LeRoy Hice is visiting his mother, Mrs. Marcie Hice. V.'ayne Wright and Bob Leesley were in Plattsmouth on business, Monday. 4 f Eeg. Price, 75c Save a Third Sane high quality work as at our regular prices. No one m day service. Cash and Carry! 1 Lugsch Cleaners Z3 xain 01. rnone 100 0 Dorcus Meets The Friendship Extension club met Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 29, ai the home of Mrs. June Kyles. Tho Plattsmouth to Omaha and Martin Bomber Plant Effective on and after October 2, 1943 For Information Phone 623 or 69 COTNER BUSES NOW LEAVE FROM SHEA'S CAFE, 119 No. 6th Lv. Plattsmouth 7:20 A. M. 7:45 A. M. 8:30 A. M. 1:00 P. M. 3:20 P. M. 4:10 P. M. 6:30 P. .M. 11:40 P. M. Lv. Plattsmouth 8:30 A.M. 1:00 P. M. 6:30 P. M. Lv. Bomber Plant 8:45 A. M. 9:15 A. M. 12:00 Noon 3:35 P. M. 5:20 P.M. 5:30 P. M. 11:10 P. M. 1:15 A. M. ALL OUT FOR VICTORY The government is asking you to store your winter supply cf Coal NOW to save trans portation for war material later on. So see us now for your next Winter's Coal. E. J. RICHEY Lumber Coal Phcne 123 FALL FIRES This is the season for dangerous fires caused by heating equipment, trash, faulty chimneys and pipes. INSURE FOR SAFETY Be as careful as you can but be safe against loss by getting good in surance from a de pendable agency. call or see INSURANCE TZieL vJZ Plattsmouth Office Over Soennichsen's Store ' Lv. Omaha 11:30 A. M. 5:00 P. M. 10:45 P. M. Subject to change to conform to workers hours. Changes will be made in this list regularly C. C. COTNER BUS LINE "Show me the manner in which a nation or community cares for its dead, and I will measure with mathe matical exactness the tender sympa-1 thies of its people, their respect for the laws of the land, and their loyalty to high ideals." Gladstone Floral Orders Cared For CALDWELL MORTUARY 702 At. 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