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PAGE FOUR THURSDAY APEH 27, 194 SHE JOTOJMH, PIATXBHOUTBi BEBEASXA Subscription payments for The Plattsmouth Journal may be paid locally to Mrs. THOS. MURTEY. Representative Rev. and Mrs. John II. Pryor, Mrs. Ole Olsen, Mrs. Mo?ens Johnson and Miss Either Tefft went to Fremont, Tuesday to attend the state confer ence of Congregational churches. They expect to return home today (Thursday.) It will be of interest to Cass coun ty peorle to know that Rev. Everett Jackman, who sau? at the funeral sci vices for Rev. V. D. Lenker, Mon day afternoon, was a former Cass county man. We are informed that he was born at Louisville, and later his father, Charles Jackman, Lought a farm west of Weeping Wa ter where Peter Petersen now lives. That was their home for several years. Rev. Jackman is now pastor of the Hanscom Tark Methodist church in Omaha, and was pastor of une of the large churches of Boston before coming to Omaha. Speaking of former Weeping Wa ter people, we learned recently that Florence Wilkinson, sister of H. C. Wilkinson, is now- living at San Jose, California, within a block of her sister, tiie former Xan Wilkinson, and Florence's brother, Frank, liv es within forty miles or San Jose. And while we are talking about the Wilkinson family we will add that Harry Wilkinson was in town a few hours recently, after having been cn a business trip to Omaha, and he gave the information that his two S'"ns are in the armj ; one in Okla homa, the other taking radio instruc tion in South Carolina. Harry has been in the banking business at Curtis, Xeb., for a great many years. Mrs. Andrew Fredrickson lias been very ill for the past two weeks. Mrs. Kane Fredrickson came from De troit, Michigan the first part of last week, and has boon caring for her. Her sen, Kane, arrived Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Miller are the proud parents of a daughter, whom they have named Rose Ann. She was born Tuesday, April 18, at their home in Weeping Water, and Wf ighed eight pounds. Miss Anna Rauth of Omaha spent the wek end with relatives, the John Rauths and the Herman Rauths. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole visited their daughter, Mrs. F. L. Swindle. ' at Lincoln, Sunday. While there they also visited at the Ora Cole ho inc. The Albert Lloyds have moved from the Charles Gerlick farm to the tonan house on Mrs. Anna Mohr's farm. A deal has been clased on the sale of the brick building on Main street, formerly occupied by the Cleaning establishment, and owned by Troy L. Davis. Lawrence W iceman has Lought the building, and will move his business there very soon, and later he and his wife expect to live in the apartment on the second floor. Pev. and John H. Pryor took a fe'reup of young people from the Sciooby club to Lincoln where they attended the State Pilgrim Fellow ship Rally held at the Vine Street Congregational church, with after noon and evening meetings. Those accompanying Rev. and Mrs. Pryor were Martha Wallick. Opal Reehle, Jane and Dorothy Moluen, Jim Specht and David Olive. Airs. Edward Dowler of Omaha at tended the funeral of Rev. Lenker Monday afternoon. Mrs. M. C. Hansen of Elba io fcpencling the winter with her daugh ter, Mrs. Chris ' Hansen and other leiatived in this community. Sunday visitors at the Clifford Cooper home were Mr. and Mrs. Vir gil Rhodes and family. The Weeping Water High school senior class play will be given Fri day evening of this week, with Mrs. Frank Elgaard acting as their ccach. "Act Your Age," a three-act com edy, premises to be both interesting and merry. Two of our Weeping Water girls have been invited to go to Bellevue to assist in special music at an evan gelistic meeting at the new Chris tian church chapel, some time dur ing May. Miss Nina Freman will lead the singing and Miss Rose Mae Livingston will be the accompanist, i for one week of the meetings. While at Bellevue, they will be the guests i of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Pumplun. The Weeping Water Christian church choir will furnish special music for two of the services, also. Eaier Edgmon We have two weddings to report this week. The first one is that of Miss Emma Baler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Paier of Avoca, and SSgt. Tom Edgmon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alec Elgmon, former residents of Weeping Water, who were marri ed Wednesday, April 12, 1944, at Fayottcville. Arkansas. They were accompanied to Fayetteville by the bride's sister, Mrs. James Edgmon. The happy couple spent a few days at the home of the groom's parents at Kingston, Arkansas, after which the groom returned to his station on the eastern coast, and the bride re turned to her position at the Fort Crook Bomber plant, to do her bit toward ending the war sooner. Eolt Tunia Miss Betty Holt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Holt, and Sgt. David Tuma, sou of Mr. and Mrs. John Tama of Aurora, Nebraska, were united in marriage April 21, 1944, at Omaha, and came tc Weeping Wa ter for a visit with the bride's par ents and then to Aurora to the groom's rarents before leaving for California, where the groom is sta tioned. Sunday, April 2, there was a family gathering at the home of the bride's parents honoring the newly wedded couple, with the following guests attending: Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Peck and family of Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. Thorwald Han sen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Holt and family, and Mrs. M. C. Han-sea. All business houses in Weeping Water were closed Monday afternoon (luring the funeral services for the late Rev. W. D. Lenker. The Metho oist church was filled with friends of the deceased wishing to pay hom age to one lo the most loyal friends which they ever had had. The main auditorium was filled to overflow ing, and a loud speaker was placed in the basement, and that was filled with seats. Others were standing. Dr. Charles B. Hankins of Omaha, who gave the funeral address, said "Walter Duncan Lenker had few superiors as a representative cf God. . .He was a great man, a great friend and a lover cf God. . . He as an eternal optimist, ana an idealist, who never allowed his ideals to grow dim." Dr. Everett E. Jack- man, pastor of Hanscom Park Metho dist Church, Omaha, sang three numbers, "Abide With Me," "One More Day's Work Fr Jesus," and Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go." Rev. John N. Pryor, pastor of the Weeping Water Congregational chiirch. gave the opening prayer. Miss Maude Moulten piesided at the pipe organ. A delightful family gathering wis lipid Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Mary Wiles for Mrs. Fail C Wiles, Jr.. whose marriage to Sgt. Earl C. Wiles, Jr., took place while he was on a furlough a short time ago. Mrs. Jame Wiles and Mrs George P. Wiles were the hostesses and provided an intersting afternoon of visiting and directed the playing of Beano, which all enjoyed. Those attending were the bride, Mrs. Earl C. Wiles, Jr., Mrs. Mary Wiles, Mrs Charles Everett, Mr. and Mrs. Ger ald Wiles and family; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Wiles and son; Mrs. Troy Wiles, Mrs. Roy Wipf, Mrs. Jean Jones, Mrs. Arthur Jones, Mrs. Mal- vin Wile1;, Mrs. Stella W ilej, Mr. and Mrs. James Wiles and daughter; ?'r. and Mrs. George Wiles and fam ily. Some very beautiful gifts were presented to the guest of honor, and to the grandmother of the groom, Mrs. Mary Wiles, and to the mother of the bride, were presented each a icvely dish as a reminder of the occasion. A meeting was held at Weeping Water Monday evening to talk over the possibilities of a war prisoners camp to he housed in the CCC camp buildings in the south part of town. The pressing need of farm and can ning factory workers in Cass county, and the vacant camp buildings, are all being considered. Mrs. Andrew Fredrickson died at her home in Weeping Water Tues day morning after an illness of sev eral weeks duration. She was beloved by all who knew her. We will have the obituary later. An 8 -pound boy arrived at the Edward Slattery home, Sunday, April 23, 1!44, and was given a warm welcome by the parents and the three older sisters. He was given the name James Edward Slattery. Ronald and Richard, the twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Dick man, celebrated their third birth day, Tuesday the 2fth. The most ex citing feature of the day for them was a birthday cake for each boy, each bearing three lighted candles. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Little are their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kirchoff of Eagle visited at the Dick Kirchoff and the George Kin.hoff homes Tues c.ay. Mrs. Kirchoff has only recent ly returned home from the hospital where she has been for some time. Elizabeth Chapter Kensington met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Arthur H. Jones with a good attendance. Mrs. Eugene Ludwick was the assistant hostess. The or ganization voted to buy a $50.00 war bond. After the business meet ing part of those present went across the street to the Red Cross work room and spent the afternoon cak ing surgical dressings, returning to the Jones home for a late lunch. Crming in to partake of the lunch, after their school work was done, were teachers who are O. E. S. members. They were Mrs. Frank Elgaard, Mrs. Paap, and Miss Mcok. Mr. and Mrs. George Kirchoff en tertained at a delightful party at their home, Sunday evening, when those invited were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stubbendick, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stubbendick and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Albers; Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Albers and son; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grafe, Miss Ella Grafe and Miss Marie Grafe, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ludwick and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Reiner, Mr. and Mrs. Clar- nce Fleisclnuan and sou, Paul, Mrs. Dick Kirchoff, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kirchoff and family, Mr and Mrs. Fred Kirchoff and family. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones were Sunday evening dinner guests at the home of their son, Clifford Jones, ml. wife, of Lincoln, and later in he evening they went to Bryan Me morial hospital to visit Mr. Jones' sister, Mrs. W. W. Davis. They re port that the i3 recovering nicely frcm her recent operation. Mrs Anna Mohr entertained the Cascade Charity club, at her home Wednesday afternoon. Carlene Allgayer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Allgayer, is spending this week at the home of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Comp-ton. Mrs. William Mapel reports that their sen, Harlan Mapel, has been assigned to Camp Perry, Va., where he is taking training for the navy. Mr. and Mrs. DeForest Philpot, Don ald Resso, and Mrs. DeForest Brown ALL OUT FOR VICTORY The government is asking yon to store your winter supply of Coal NOW to save trans portation for war material later on. So see ns now for your next Winter's Ccal. E. J. RICKEY Lumber Coal Phone 128 UNION ITEMS Qjr Journal Field Representative Mrs. E. A. Fletcher and daughter were visitors In Nebraska City for the day, last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. John Lidgett, Mrs. Lynn and W. A. Clarence were visit in gnttheomae aby.gDsht sx r.otkf ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Taylor and Mrs. Johnson one day j last week, in Weeping Water. Mrs. Zeletta Clarence of Harting ton, Nebr., has been visiting in her old home town of many years back, with relatives and friends in Union, and also Weeping Water. James Homes, who was accidently shot some time ago, is reported as getting along very nicely now. John McQuinn, who has been tus seling with the mumps the past three weeks, is showing good im provement. Wesley Copenhaver is a happy man now as he has just gotten con nected up with the city water sys tem, and finds it much more con venient in caring for his stock. Union is happy to boast of a nice new up-to-date restaurant opened up by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Becker one day last week. Something we have been short of for a long time. The ladies of the Baptist church served breakfast to around 40 sol diers one morning last week and a jolly bunch they were. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dysart were spending a few days with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, and family, at Wayne, Neb. They returned home last Sunday re porting a nice visit. W. II. Porter had a very good sale last week, regardless of the very stormy weather. Mrs. Sam Pugh went to Lincoln last Monday to visit with her hus band who is in the hospital there. She found him a little better. Ralph Surface has returned to his camp down in Texas after a two veeks furlough with his relatives and friends. His wife accompanied him to the South. Friends of Mrs. W. A. Taylor have received word from her that she is to return to her home in Union about the 20th cf next month. She has spent the past several months with her daughter's family in Washing ton. The many friends of Mrs. Orval Hathaway will be pleased to know she is slowly improving in health after several weeks of sickness, be ing able to do most of her work now Mr. and Mrs. F. I.. Anderson re turned home last Monday from Cali fornia where they have spent the past three months, reporting a very pleasant time, but glad to meet their many friends at home again. No Smoking, Please! Watch that fat! When you see it smoking in the skillet, turn off the gas. Smoking indicates that fat is begjnning to break down chemically, and will goon develop a disagreeable flavor so that i cannot be reused for cooking. If the worst happens, however, and the fat is ruined all is not lost. Deposit the dis credited brown mess in your used -fat container and turn it over to the meat dealer for ra tion points and cash. Because of its salvage value it can still work for the war if not for you. took Mrs. Brown's sister, Mrs. John son and her small niece, to Council Bluffs Tuesday, for a visit before she returns to her home in Chicago. En route home they attended to business at Omaha. Mrs. Glen Stratton has been con fined to her home by illness, during the past week. TOP MARKET PRICES Courteous Service! And We appreciate your patronage Poultry Eggs Cream Hides Wool Truck Service when roads permit. CASE PRODUCE Phone 199 268-J Plattsmouth cu0 SAVE YOU MONEY IT MAY save you hundreds of dollars from your own pock et if you are in an accident or smashup and have complete automobile insurance. Ask this Hartford agency to insure your car NOW. LADY ATTENDANT Z4-H0UK 'J3 AMBULANCE SERVICE Services which are Memorable Tributes FLORAL ORDERS CARED FOR ;fi6mti; RED STAMPSA8 through Q8 now valid for 10 points each. 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SOOTHING, REFRESHING PALMOLIYE SOAP BATH SIZE BARS THE OVAL-SHAPED BAR Sweetheart Soap 3 Delicately Perfumed, Economical BARS J Armour Star Quality A' All Meat, 1 pt., LB. 3 Quick Lathering, Mild, Gentle WHITE KING TOILET SOAP 3 REG. BARS 14' Boneless Whiting Fillets POUND 32f Sliced Cod Steaks POUND 39f Fresh Dressed Hens, Frys 99 44100 PURE It Floats PERSONAL SIZE IVORY SOAP Always Kind To Your Skin 4 4lt BARS 19' The Cream-White, All-Purpose Household Soap Crystal White s, Pa 4( Ideal for Laundry, Dishes, Fots, Pans REG. BAR FLOOR WAX -- 69 NO RUBBING QUART BOTTLE P!IA mou go MBnojm 8V SdWVIS Q3H Prices in this ad effective April 28, throuoh May. 4 subject only o market changes in fresh fruits, meats and vegetables. We re serve the right to limit Quantities. No sales to dealers. SOFT SAFE GENTLE Northern Tissue 4- . r REG. ROLL HORTHEtf TISSUE 4