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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1943 THE 70TJ22TAL. PLATTSMOTTTH, NEBRASKA. PAGE THEE1 Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Brandt enter tained Mr. William S. Thornton, Cpl. William H. Thornton, ami Mrs. Geo Miller and two children, an I Mvs. Henry Lemke, at a dinner Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rector, Miss Abn Johnson, Miss Margaret Everett and Mrs. Earl Cole were Lincoln visitors Friday. Mrs. Joseph Fienhold (Ina John son) arrived last week from Hose Pine, La., to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hector. Miss Doris Stander, who is taking nurses training at St. Joseph hos pital, arrived home Tuesday and re mained until after Thanksgiving day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. An drew Stander. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Stander went to Omaha, Sunday evening, to witness the "Capping ceremony" of their daughter's class at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. George Miller has received word that her husband has been transferred from Camp McCain, to Nashville, Tenn. As Thanksgiving day was the thirtieth wedding tnniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Groesser, and also the birthday of Mr. Groesser, the day was of more than usual signifi cance to the family, who gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Groesser to celebrate the occasion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Groesser, Elbert Groesser, Mrs. Henry Snell, Mr. and Mrs. Al vin Snell and son. Cpl. William Thornton, sou of William S. Thornton, is enjoying a fifteen day furlough visiting with relatives and friends here. He is lo cated at Camp Adair, Oregon. Sgt. Melvin Bickford is another of our men who is at home on a furlough this week. He arrived the latter part of the week, from Camp Howze, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Weekley and son, Donald, of Hiawatha, Kansas, came Friday evening for a weekend visit with Mrs. Weekley's sister, Mrs. Leo Christensen, and ofiirTfa tives, and to be here while her bro ther, Cpl. William Thornton, was at home. Sunday there was a family re union at the Leo Christianson home, with the following guests: Cpl. Wil liam Thornton, William S. Thorn ton, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph. Weekley and son, Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Mil- J ler Christensen, Mrs. William Find ley, Mrs. George Miller, Beverley and Billy. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Grow had as their Thanksgiving day guests, Mr. Glow's father, Calvin Grow, and his sister, Mrs. Thelma Petersen of Lin coln, and Mrs. Crow's mother, Mrs. Bert Philpot. The R. H. Gray family spent their Thanksgiving day with Mrs. Gray's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Puis, at Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Norris had as their dinner guests Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Norris and daughter, Linda, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Norris of Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Norris re turned to their home at Los Angeles Wednesday. Mrs. Richard Kecklcr was hostess at the regular meeting of the COO Card club, at her home, Thursday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Livingston, their daughter Wilnia, and their niece, Rose May Livingston, spent Friday in Lincoln, where they had a visit with their son, Rev. Charles Livingston, who was in Lincoln at tending a Youth's Conference that day. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Ranney had as their guests at Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wiles and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ranney and their two sons, John and Elwin. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fauquet were Lincoln visitors, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Crozier had as their Thanksgiving day guests, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colbert and their two daughters. Susan and Dorothy, and Archie Crozier. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Amick have received word that their son, Pvt. Vern Amick, has graduated from the radio operators school at Camp Koh ler, and has been transferred to the Army Air base at Amarillo, Texas, where he has taken up flying. : Staff Sgt. Arthur Everett, son of IIr. and Mrs. Charles Everett, arriv ed here last Wednesday, on a fifteen day furlough from his duties in the paymasters office, at Camp Elliott, California. Merton Norris, pharmacists mate 3c, arrived at Omaha, late Sunday evening, where he was met by his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Nor ris, who are visiting here from Cali fornia. Monday a faaiily dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Fowler at Tecumseh, honoring Mr. and Mrsr. Clifford Norris and Merton Norris. Going from Weeping Water were Mr. and Mis. John Norris, Mr. and Mrs. Merton Norris and daughter, Linda, and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Norris. Merton Norris is located at Sheepshead Bay, where he is a member of the Merchant Marines. Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick received a message, Wednesday, saying that her cousin, W. C. Babbitt of Cedar Rapids, had passed away. She and Mr. Fitzpatrick expect to go to Cedar Rapids to attend the funeral. Mrs. Babbitt is the former Miss Belle Vestal of Plattsniouth. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Tennant had as their Thanksgiving day guests, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ward, Mrs. Issac Wiles, Charles Ward oi Elniwood, and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wiles of Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph John had as their guests last week, Mrs. John's mother, Mrs. Charles John, and his sister, Miss Clara John of Arcadia, and another sister, Miss Myrtle John, a teacher at Kearney. Other dinner guests at the John home on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jamesen, who are neighbors and friends of Mrs. Charles John and her family, v.hile living at Arcadia. Mr. and Mrs. Willard H. Waldo and family spent Thanksgiving day with relatives at Dewitt. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Smith enter tained Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ward at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Murray Mutter and son, Billy, visited relatives in Lin coln, Sunday. Henry P. Smith completed the husking of his seventy acres of corn Wednesday and reports an average yield of fifty bushels to the acre. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fitzpatrick and daughter, Eilene, spent Thanks giving day at the home of Mr. and Leslie Seefus, at Nebraska City. Leo W. Hall, FC 3c, accompanied ly his wife, were guests Sunday and Monday at the home of his sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Parson," while on a furlough enroute from Norfolk, Va., and being transferred to Wash ington, D. C, . .. t Miss Hazel Pool of Geneva, was a week end visitor at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pool. The Helping Hand society are holding their Christmas meeting today (Thursday) afternoon, at the home of Mrs. Clarence Norris, with a specially prepared Christmas pro gram and a gift exchange. Two of our local men are suffer ing from accidents which are prov ing to be veery painful. Clarence Pool, fell while working on his farm, and the result was two broken ribs. William Jamesen also fell while at his work and broke one rib. These accidents came at an unfortunate time as their corn was not yet com pletely cared for. . Opportunity Extension club held their regular Christmas meeting Tuesday afternoon at the home of MANLEY Br Journal Field Repreaentatir Hears Father Dead Mrs. Victor Plunkett received the sad news of the passing of her fath er who has been making his home in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Plunkett de parted at once for Missouri. The father was in his ninety-second year. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor, mak ing their home a few miles out from Elmwood, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rauth last Sunday. Dwight Schliefert was in Platts mouth on last Friday in company with Kenneth Laureuzen and enroute look M. S. Briggs back to Manley. Postmaster Rudolph Bergman and wife were at Lincoln on last Friday and had as a guest for the trip, Mrs. Elmer Pearson. Missed the Brother The family of Mr. and Mrs. Herr man Dall, who had planned a re union of the family on Thanksgiving were somewhat dsappointed. The daughters from Nehawka and Fre mont, where they are teaching, were home but Lieutenant Frank Dall, the son, was unable to be home. He had planned the trip home but was as signed to duty at Salt Lake City and unable to come. Miss Selma Newman cook at Camp Phillips, in Kansas, was home for a weeks visit with her mother, Mrs. Martha Newman, and the many friends. Miss Loretta Flammins is engaged in Omaha where she is a stenogra pher at the office of one of the large insurance companies. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Bergman and son, Jack, were guests Thanks Riving of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pear son and family. John Rohrdanz, who is picking corn with his neighbor, Herman Rauth, has completed his work and will now help Mr. Rauth. Mr. and Mrs.. Alvin Grosser en tertained on Thanksgiving, their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gros ser and Mrs. Henry Snell. Mrs. Waldo Minford and children an Mrs. Minford, Sr., of Lincoln. I were in Manley to visit with Mr. J and Mrs. John Rohrdanz, parents of j Mrs. Waldo Minford. Capt. Minford, USA., is now overseas. UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH mynard, Nebraska Rev. Eli Cook, Pastor Guests at Reister Home Mr. and Mrs. George Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Puis and son, Frank, and the family of Emery Roeber were all guests Thanksgiving day at the Frank Reiser home. The lad ies are daughters of the Reisters. Entertain Brother Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rau had as their dinner guest on Thanksgiving, Claude Breckenfeld, brother of Mrs. Rau. Don't Gamble With Vision. Have a ReguW Eye Examination ! Leonard Fitch Optometrist 116 N. 5th. Phone 141 Plattsmouth Visit Stohlraan Home William Newman, Jr., was home Thanksgiving to visit his mother, j Mrs. Martha Newman, while other guests at the Newman home includ ed Mr. and Mrs. O. Vogler and fam ily 5f Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Stohlman. .... "My Day Was Spoiled" Then consider your shoes! Are they holding your feet in proper bal ance for walking? Do they assist in the correct pos ture of your entire body? Our expert fitting of the best shoes available will settle your shoe problem for you. Shoes for all the family and always carefully fitted -to your foot. WOSTER'S Your Friendly Shoe Store Next Door to the Bank Mrs. J. M. Ranney, wiien a covered dish luncheon was served at one o'clock, after which there was a gift exchange, and Mrs. Harold Har mon led in the' singing of "Faith of Our Fathers," and Mrs. Homer Jame son read a Christmas story, after which Mrs. W. H. Waldo, and Mrs. Murray Mutter had charge of the program, with" their subject being "Home Morale," bringing out many excellent thoughts on the evaluation of home life, and presenting tests for mothers and fathers. Mrs. Thom as Murtey was an invited guest at the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hunt enjoy ed a belated Thanksgiving dinner last Sunday, at the home of; Mrs. Hunt's sister, Mrs. Minerva Cool man of Plattsmouth. Other guests were Mrs. Coolman's brothers, Cecil Amick and Earl Amick. When Mrs. George McFadden mov ed to Nehawka, the members of the Helping Hand society presented her with a pieced quilt top, so Tuesday of this week, Mrs. McFadden invited the members to her home at Nehaw ka, to do the quilting. Other guests from Nehawka were present also. They were invited for dinner and to spend the day. All report a fine time. Weeping Water Business Men's club entertained the High school football players and their coach, Dr. Herman, at luncheon Wednesday, at Mac's Cafe annex, and one sailor boy, Walter Johnson, who is at home after more than two years in the south Pacific. CHICK ORDERS We are booking orders now for early spring chicks. See us for special prices. A complete line of poultry and stock feed, for all of your needs. Poultry Remedies for your flocks. Just received a shipment of Oysetr Shell. Poultry and Eggs Wanted BRINK HATCHERY Phone 107 310 Chicago Ave. STIBAL VARIETY SPECIAL 14 Quart Dish Pan HEAVY STEEL, TRIPPLE QUOTED, WHITE GRAN IT. TOYS 1943 VICTORY MODELS Tricycles, wagons, scooters wheelbarrows, sleds, hobby horses, etc. GIFTS For Father, Mother, Brother Sister, Sailor, Soldier, shop early and mail early. Gloves & Mittens Heavy High Quality shuck ing, pair 25 Dress, . .200 to $2.00 pr. Childrens . 10 to 790 pr. LADY ATTENDANT 24-HOUR AMBULANCE SERVICE SYMPATHETIC ASSISTANCE Our staff and chapel combine in quiet understanding to serve you in time of need. It is because of such sympathetic consideration that we have earned our fine reputation. When the loss of a beloved . one occurs, let us help you in every way possible. .'.'.'. '- FLORAL ORDERS CARED FOR Sunday School 10:00 a. m. Morning Worship 11:00 a. m. Sermon: "The Enduring Word!" We shall observe Universal Bible Sunday in our service. The Young Peoples Christian En deavor Society will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Royal Smith at 7:30 p.m. All young people, who do not at tend any young peoples organiza tion are cordially invited. Attend some church on the Lord's Day. "The Bible is the word of life. I beg that you will read it and find this out for yourselves." Woodrow Wilson. Buy War Stamps and Bonds TOf . are the pride of every housewife's heart, especially when the holidays roll around. Now is the time to prepare those taste tempting treats that bring forth the "oh's" and "ah's" from the family. Give your pantry the once over and lay in your baking needs now while supplies are adequate. 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CHILDREN LOVE THESE GRAHAM SUPREME 1-LB. CRACKERS - PKG. 16! 18 2-LB. PKG 3T 18 KaBISCO SHREDDED WHEAT, Reg. Pkg. 110 PREMIUM 7:&VKrK.ERS IT FOR VITAMINS. LEADWAY r A TP QUICK OR LGE. DAlh REGULAR PKG. SOAPLESS SUDS FOR FINE LAUNDRY DREFT ------ L" 1 23 DISSOLVES INSTANTLY IVORY SNOW &E 23 2 QUICK DISSOLVING WHITE KING .19 s-pz. 4 ft PKG. H U LGE. PKG. 23' 10 10 10 iwivm bwir - ' nun juau urybai eaCu i-arye aizo -r sutler oian at? With Cover Divided each sugar Bowl jrt? Creamer set Ash Trays 9p Three designs 6 for Mixing Bowls AQP Federal, set of 4 Pie Plate fRc Fire-king, 9 in. Utility Pan 2Q Fire-King PinA-kinn C fnn CASSEROLES Fire-King, Assorted Sizes ULTRA - REFINED CLOROII FOR . HOME SANITATION QUART BOTTLE 17 BOTTLE 255) SPARK Granulated SOAP LGE. PKG. 22 GNT. PKG. 65 Plattsmouth Prices in this ad effective December 3 through De cember 9 subject only to market changes in fresh meats, fruits, and vegetables. We. reserve the right, tp. limit quantities. No sales to' dealers. 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