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PAGE FOUR THE JOURNAL, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA 4. 1 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1944 Miulptioa payment for The PUUmoutb. Journal Riiy be paJd locally Jo Kr THOiMUaTEY.RtjjrjejenUtlw ; The second rWar Wives club has been organized in town. This one met for their first meeting at the home of Mrs. Gerald Stovall, with ten members. They decided not to have officers. The time will be spent with sewing and in a social way. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Melvln Bickford." Mrsi Frank Ronne and i.eon, SSgt Robert Ronne, arrived here Saturday evening and early Sunday morning they left for Freeman, S. D., accom panied by, Mr. Ronne, and. returned here Monday '. evening, when Frank Ronne sold his livestock and house hold equipment, and was ready to accompany Mrs. Ronne and Robert back to Sacramento this (Thursday) morning. . . , SSgt. Robert Ronne entered the service three years ago in October, and has seen duty in the south Pacif ic area. He has been with the famous 49'ers, and has so many decora tions that it is hard to mention them all. He has a citation from the president, two oak clusters, three campaign stars, five overseas bars, one chow bar, good conduct bar, and bar for southern Pacific, are some of them. Lt. Lowell Ronne is stationed at McLellan Field, -in the administra tion department. These young men are both sons of Frank Ronne, of Weeping Water, and are both gradu ates of Weeping Water High school. More news abput.the Ronne fam ily is that the daughter, Rose May, graduated from the Sacramento High school last spring, and she is now employed by the' Signal Air Corps, doing clerical work. Sgt. Gerald Stovall has been trans ferred from aerial gunner to photo grapher on a B-24 in Australia. Fire .broke out in the large grain elevator, recently sold by E. E. Lor ensen, to Hart, Bartlett and Sturde vent of Kansas City, early Saturday morning and for a while fears were entertained for the business houses on the north end of the same block. Louisville and Elmwood fire compan ies responded and due to the finej work of the fire company, no. other building was burned, but the ele vator burned to the ground. As fas as we have been able to learn, com bustion seems to be the cause of the fire. The valley was filled with smoke until nearly noon. Wm. Mc Connel is the manager. A sledge hammer accidently .-dropped into the crusher at the Olsen Stone Quarries, held nn wnrir lnct Saturday. Honoring Mrs. W. D. Lenker, who is leaving soon for the western coast. the Cheer-A-Bit club rhad a covered dish dinner at the home of Mrs. C. E. Tefft, Monday evening, with four- teen members present. Dr. and Mrs, C. O. Herman made a trip to Savannah, Mo., last Sunday. Mrs. Henry Snell was buying new goods for her Dress Shop, in Omaha, Tuesday and Wednesday. Mr and Mrs. Alvin Groesser took her to Mynard Monday evening where she spent the night at the home of her son, Albert .Snell, leaving tor Omaha luesday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Rehmeier were Sunday dinner guests at the nome of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Groes ser. Mr. and Mrs. Ross Raines received a letter from their son, Lt. Max Raines, of the medical 'corps," who has been stationed : at Carlyle, Pa.' fori the past six weeksU?that his' schedule has been changed, and that; he is being seht to ' Lincoln Air Baser to theJtnedical department. This isj good Aews ti iiis parets and friends in this community. ; : " - . - We .hear of strange things happen ing during this war.-Mrs. Ole Olsen received a letter .from her nephew, Lt. Howard Brown of : Omaha, who is In eharge of one :of the Flying Fortresses over in England. " Before going overseas he was stationed in Florida, and while there became very good friends with Lt. John Christ ensen of Pilger, Nebr., and after being sent overseas, he met his buddy again in Iceland'. While talking with Christensen one day he spoke of his visit to Weeping Water to visit hi aunt, Mrs. Ole Olsen, on his last fur lough, before being sent overseas. When Christensen said, "Why, Ole Olsen Is my uncle. He is my mother's brother." Lt. Brown is Mrs. Olsen's sister's son. It's a trite old saying, but how true 'This is a small world after all," and especially so since the war. ' Mrs. Tony Sudduth of Omaha spent Tuesday night with her daugh ter, Mrs. James Wiseman. Mrs. Clifford. Cooper has been con fined to her home by Illness for the past weak. Saturday evening, Mrs. Art Taylor and children and Mrs. Virgil Rhodes and family spent the evening with Mrs. Cooper while their husbands were in Weeping Water attending the football game. Saturday evening found a large crowd at the football grounds in Wolcott's Field, and there was plen ty of excitement. This was the last game of the season and each side was out to win. The first half of the game found the score a tie, with a touchdown on each side, and then the Weeping Water boys began to get busy, leading the way in the last half with two touchdowns and one extra point. Weeping Water touchdowns were made by Leon Cherry, Gene, Schmader and Dick Bickford and Nehawka touchdown was made by Bob Johnson. Dick Bickford plunged for Weeping Wa ter's extra ''point. Total score was 19-6 in favor of Weeping Water. Guests at the home of Mrs. Fritz Grow over the week end were Mr. Grow's father, Mr. A. J. Grow and daughter, Mrs. Thelma Petersen, both of Lincoln. ' Dennis Philpot spent the week end in Omaha with his mother, Mrs. Annabelle Philpot. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Rubv of Council Bluffs, spent Sunday at the nome of Mr. Ruby's parents. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Ruby . Mrs. Minnie Brooks plans to leave Friday for her home at Ambia, Ind., aiter a two weeks visit at the hnmo of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Pool. Six new members wpro inmate into ' Elizabeth Chapter of O.E.S., luesaay evening, and one transfer red from another chapter, making seven new members. Initiations were Air. and Mrs. Walter Little,' Mrs. W. u. Zenker, Mrs. Frederick Lindgren, Earl Oldham, Chris Rasmusoon and Mrs.Oldham's membership ;was trans ferred from Plattsmouth chapter. War Wives club met this week with Mrs. Orville Kracht, at the home of her parents, Mr. .and Mrs. Chris Elgaard, with one new mem ber, Mrs. Lloyd Lauritzen. Miss Doris Marshall spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marshall. Monday was Mrs. ,Bert Philpot's birthday, and her daughter, Mrs. J. IS YOUR CAR READY FOR WINTER? Anti Freezes Type w Your ; ceiling price 1.40 .Container Type 'S' 89 per Gal. In Your ceiling price 1.00 Container WINTER OIL 65 In Your Container Electric .Frost Shields 2.49 Check Your Needs Now, Then See 9 . AUTHORIZED DEALER F. Grow entertained at a dinner In her honor, with Mr. and Mrs. Bert Philpot and two sons, Skippy and Dennis, and Mrs. Grow and son, Top per, enjoying, the dinner. Mrs. Art Berthold entertained the Idle-A-Wile Bridge club. Wednesday at the J and M Cafe, with one in vited guest, Mrs. Thomas Stacey. Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Berthold and Mrs Walter Berthold and two chil dren, all of Nebraska City, were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Arthur Berthold. Mrs. O. C. Hinds and her daugh ter, Mrs. Wilbur Long went to Salt Lake City to spend the week end with Major Harold Hinds. There they were Joined by Mrs. Harold Hinds, Miss Betty Hinds and Miss Dorothy Everett, who came from Las Vegas, Monday the ladies all went on to Las Vegas and on Mrs. O. C. Hinds and Mrs. Longs return home they will be accompanied by Mrs. Harold Hinds, Miss Betty Hinds and Miss Dorothy Everett. Mrs. Har old Hinds is returning to Lincoln to make her home and the other young ladies will return here for the pres ent. Tuesday morning Major Harold Hinds called his father over long distance from Salt Lake City, as it was his father's birthday, As Major Hinds is in a replacement camp, he expects to leave soon for overseas. John ladin John Ladin, 66, who has made his home at Rest Haven, the old peoples home, for the past two years, passed away early Monday morning at Rest Haven. Before coming to Weeping Water several years ago, he lived at Nehawka and was employed on the Frank Sheldon farm for a few years. Two years ago he had one leg amputated and was in the Ne braska City hospital for several weeks, As far as is known he has no relatives living except perhaps a nephew or niece, but their where abouts are unknown. Funeral ser vices were held Wednesday after noon at the Hobson Funeral Home, with Rev. John H. Pryor in charge of the services. Burial was in Oak wood Cemetery. Weeping Water Business Men's Luncheon club entertained the mem bers of the high school football team at a luncheon Wednesday, at the J and M Cafe. Supt. T. R. Dappen, who is also coach, was also a guest, and was called upon for a talk. Supt. Dappen showed his pride in the team, when he said that the team only lacked four of scoring twice as many points as all their opponents put together. Other special guests at the luncheon were Pvt. Jack Hays, recently returned from the battle area, and recently from a hospital in Topeka, and Sgt. Ivan Baker, who is with the ground force of the Air Corps, doing photographic work. Wabash Kensington met Wednes day afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Ruhga, with sixteen present. The afternoon was spent with hand work and visiting. Mrs. Ralph Rich ards is president of the organization. Later word came that they held a handkerchief shower for one of the members, Mrs. Wm. McBride, and that they voted to give $5.00 to the Home for Crippled Children in Omaha, and also voted to take up a collection at their next meeting for Xmas treats for the children. PUBLIC SALE Having sold our home in Union, Nebr., I will sell our household goods at public auction at home in Union on Tues. Nov. 2st at 2 p. m., the fol lowing: G. E. Electric Refrigerator, Din ette Set, Child's rocking chair. Din ing Room Set, 6 chairs, Hotpoint Electric Stove, Davenport table, Iron safe, electric lamps, combln alton bookcase and writing desk, electric brooder, wash boiler, sand wich toaster, 'ih.p. D. C. motor, piano and bench, 1 9x12 rug, 1 9x15 rug, Wilton, and miscellaneous arti cles too numerous to mention. Terms cash Settlement made day of sale. Mrs. C. G. McCarthy, Owner, Young & Reynolds, Auctioneer and Clerk. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Plattsmouth -Louisville Road Sunday, November 19th No Sunday School No services LADY L--J 24-HOUR 7" SERVICE Our Own duty to surpass ourselves in an active able interest in all that benefits the patron! " Floral Orders Cared For " ' 99 "Monthly Payments on My Home Are LIGHT AS A FEATHER Since I Got An LOAN HUNDREDS OF HOME OWNERS HAVE EXPRESSED THE ABOVE SENTIMENTS SINCE WE GOT THEM AN F. H. A. LOAN ON THEIR HOMES. RFP AITQF They now Own Their Homes on jUJUWlUUJU Monthly Payments Less Than Rent. The normal F.H.A. Loan calls for monthly payments as follows: $2,000 Loan, $13.45 Monthly $3,000 Loan, .$20.18 Monthly $4,000 Loan, $26.91 Monthly (Plus monthly portion of taxes and hazard insurance) What are you paying in rent today? Or, if you own your home, what rate of interest are you paying on your loan? You don't know? Find out at once. This is a day of low interest. Are you still paying the old rate? If so. stop it. Get an F. H. A. Loan at lower interest. WRITE OR SEE THE NATIONAL CO. 500 FIRST NATIONAL" BANG BLDG. OMAHA, NEBRASKA Canning and Packing Hearing CHICAGO, Nov. 14. (u.R) A public hearing to consider a new def inition of "area of production" as it applies to minimum and over time wage exemptions in the fruit and vegetable canning and packing industries will open in New York Dec. 12. The industries employers and unions in Illinois, Indiana and Wis consin were notified of the hearing today by regional director, Thomas O'Malley, of the department of lab or's Wage .and Hour and Public Con tracts divisions. . O'Malley pointed out that the fair labor standards act exempts em ployes engaged in canning and pack ing fruits and vegetables within the "area of production," as defined by the administrator, from its minimum wage and overtime provisions. The supreme court he said, declared the existing definition' invalid last June. More than half the million and a quarter workers affected by "area of production" are in the fruit and vegetable industry, O'Malley added. Ill Jl shop AQrsfiHE at HINKY-DINKY the best place in town to find the largest and best variety of canned foods, fresh fruits fruits and vegetables and fresh meats. Stock your pantry with the economical high quality foods from Hinky-Dinky. SACRAMENTO FRUIT Cocktail Cans BLENDED GRAPEFRUIT JIITIfl?. 46-OZ, CAN MOTT'S APPLE JUICE BOT. PRATTL0W HALVES APRICOTS --2'i Cans DEL MONTE WHOLE RIPE FIGS No-1 TALL 42 33 2r PEACHES MISSION FRESH WHITE Lima Beans 2 Cans GRAPEFRUIT JUICE MISSION SLICED 46-OZ. CAN KUNER'S FANCY SLICED BEETS BLUE HEAVEN PEAS No. 2 . Cans No. 2 Cans 30 19 i HUNT'S PRUNE PLUMS No. 22 . Glass DEL MONTE EARLY GARDEN Asnavapiic no. 2 9 A No. 2 Cans HARGIS CUT GREEN BEANS No. 2 Cans 23' 34' lit ALL GOOD Tomatoes. v Cans HEINZ CHILI SAUCE DEL MONTE COFFEE GEM JAR 2-LB. PKG. 15! m m 18' 28" 61 Pound CALIFORNIA SWEET RED EMPERI0R 1. J TEXAS MARSH SEEDLESS GRAPEFRUIT CALIFORNIA VALENCIA ORANGES TEXAS JUICE ORANGES FANCY IDAHO ROME BEAUTY APPLES lr FRESH SOLID GREEN Pound It 6 11 r RING PACKED FULL BUSHEL BASKET 369 Pound CALIFORNIA GREEN TOP CABBAGE p- 4 WISCONSIN FULL RIPE CRANBERRIES - 35' U. S. NO. 1 NEBRASKA TRIUMPH POTATOES 40 U. S. NO. 1 IDAHO RUSSET POTATOES 46 CARROTS-9 U. S. NO. 1 PORTO RICAN YAMS 7 FANCY WASHINGTON DELICIOUS OR JONATHANS APPLES - 23 BOX $4.49 THE "WONDER FLOUR" OMAR FLOUR 49' pkcB 99' 10-LB PKG. VA CAMP'S TENDERONI PKG AMERICAN BEAUTY FANCY ASSORTED REG. 4 4t MACARONI PKG 13 UNRATI0NED BUY BY THE DOZEN HEINZ NEW CONDENSED CREAM TOMATO SOUP -11 POST ; TOASTIES KELLOGG'S ALL BRAN 11 RAISIN BRAN KEIXOG'S S.JQ AUNT JEMIMA FLOUR Buckwheat -4ft ALL PORK SAUSAGE SWIFT PREMIUM or WILSON CERTIFIED BAKED LOAF 29 GRADE A SHOULDER BEEF ROAST -25 SWIFT'S QUALITY MOUNT VERNON BULI SAUSAGE VEAL SIRLOIN OR Rib Chop pund 33 VEAL Breast 17 ARMOURS STAR S.C. LINKS Pound 45 R0LU Pound 3 CUDAHY PURITAN and ARMOUR'S STAR RING BOLOGNA , 32 GRADE A 29 ND VEAL Patties WHITING Fillets ROUND STEAK - 38' GRADE A VEAL Shoulder Roast 26 GROUND VEAL OR Pound Pound H and G - Pound 19' Cod Steaks 39' TASTY DIFFERENT FOR A FACIAL COCKTAIL WOODBURY 3 FACIAL SOAP REG. BARS 23 OVAL SHAPE NO WASTE SWEETHEART SOAP 3 REG. BARS 19 NO GRIT OR SCRATCH OLD DUTCH CLEANSER 2 REG. PKGS. 15 DEHYDRATED IDEAL DOG FOOD .... 8 8-OZ. TUBE FURNITURE POLISH LIQUID VENEER 4-OZ. 12-0Z. am? 3 PKG, PKG. STANDARD IS0PR0PYL Pinch Bottle Rubbing 16-oz ALCOHOL B0T 19 STATIONERY REG. j3 M V-MAIL Pkgs- SUPREME CRACKERS GRAHAM NBC CRACKER FLAKES PREMIUM BURRY'S STIX PRETZEL 10p; BURRY'S VARIETIES COCKTAIL f;2$ LADY C0RRINE Grape Jam JQ TIP TOP CHERRY Preserves VJ- BLEACHES! DEODORIZES! DISINFECTS! eLOROX 17 ! QUART BOTTLE Plattsmoulh Prices in yiis ad effective " Nov. 16 thru Nov. 23, subject only to market changes in fresh "meats, fruits and vege tables. We reserve right to limit quantities. No sales to dealers. 1