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THimSDAV, JULY 10, 1947 IAGE FOUR THE JOURNAL. PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA Mri. riortnce McDonald. Correspondent Village Board Meeting The village board met in reg ular session with all members present. The minutes of the last ses sion were read for information and the following bills were pre sented and allowed: (ieneral Fund Plattsmouth. Journal $ 1.20 Murdock Co-Op. Credit Assn. 20.G1 Water Fund Omaha P. P. District 13.59 Ed McCrory 16.50 Mrs. Chester Proctor 10.00 Murdock Co-Op. Credit Ass'n. - 80.00 Fire Department Fund Ed McCrory 4.00 McDonald Store -- 1.S5 Street Light Fund Omaha P. P. District 37.14 The minutes were read and approved and a motion to ad journ. CHAS. I. LONG, Village Clerk. No. 5397-10-7 Mr. and Mrs. Dean Gakemcier are the proud parents of a son born June 29th. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Elseman left Thursday morning for Storm Lake, Iowa, where they vill visit Mrs. Elscman's father and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rase and family left Thursday morn ing for California, where they will visit their son Don, who is in the navy and who will leave the States July 8th. Mr. and Mrs. Lacey McDonald were Lincoln shoppers on Wed nesday afternoon, also bringing their daughter Lois home. Bill Templeton of Louisville, visited his sister, Mrs. Gerald Meisinger and family on Wed nesday afternoon. A little excitement occurred Wednesday afternoon when a fire broke out at the alfalfa mill. Flames were soon extinguished, so damage was not too great. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hall and family of Elmwood, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CarLBorn cmeier on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ttcickman and family of Illinois are here visiting friends and relatives. A family dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stock on Sunday. Otto Eickhoff, Mrs. Chet Hen dricks and children of California, are here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peters and Ronnie visited relatives in Fre mont on the Fourth. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Craig and Mrs. Craig's father visited in Fremont on the Fourth. ' , Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Westfall of Fremont, visited relatives m Murdock, over the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. William Meyers of Sioux City, visited in Murdock last week. They left their son Bill to visit with his grandpar ents for awhile. Mr. and Mrs. George Work and sons of Omaha, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J- Tool on the Fourth. Lucille Backmeyer, who is em ployed in Lincoln, was home over the week-end. Mrs. C. Jannen has gone to Clay Center to help take care of a sister, who recently underwent Reunion of Class of 1924 Is Success (Unwn Mrs. L. C. Todd Donald Bicker,; son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Becker of Un- Up-to-the-minute news and ion, and Essie Delozier of Okla rerriniscences of the old days homa, were married at the Eap marked the get-together of the tist church in Phconix, Ariz., on alumni group gathered at the , June 1Gln- Methodist Church last Thursday J Mrs. Lucy Davis of Omaha, evening when the members of .mother of Paul Davis of Union, the graduating class of 1924 held j underwent a major operation in their second reunion since leav ing school days behind them. The an Omaha hospital, last week. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis and Miss first reunion was held several ' Lenna Barber went to Omaha on inursday t: be with Mrs. Davis. years ago at the Henry Leacock home in Lincoln. Nearly half the number of graduates were present in a has tily planned gathering meeting especially to include one of their number, Miss Alice Louise Wes eott. home for a vacation visit from her work in Baltimore, Md. The class roll included 37 mem bers. Miss Wescott was president of the class in her senior year. One of the features of the eve ning was the making and repro ducing of recorded messages of members present to those unable to be there. .Henry Leacock of Lincoln used his recorder to transcribe the reading of the orig inal class prophecy which Mrs. Alice Ptak Sharpnack read to the group. Her original comments made during the reading of the prophecy added to the hilarity and interest as the record was played back to the group. Mrs. Betty Gerbeling was elect ed president of the group during 1 BOYS' TENNIS SHOES BAIL-BAND a major upeiauu". l chnrt Vmcinocc moMmcr Plnnc Mr. and Mrs. George Kruse anai a-a r'-i union. Alumni members and their families had brought refresh ments of sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and cake. Class members included Mrs. Dorothy Sattler Meisinger, Mrs. Mabel Sullivan Tiekotter, Mrs. Edith Yelick Lea cock, Mrs. Freda Klinger Stibal, Mrs. Alyce Ptak Sharpnack, Mrs. Beatrice Herring Long, Mrs. Sar ah Baird Cecil, Miss Alice Louise Wescott, Mrs. Mabel Howard Mei singer. Mrs. Louise Parriott Tritsch, Mrs. Betty Sitzman Ger beling, Bernard Meisinger, Her man Tiekotter, George Sehmidt- mann, George Ebersole and Hen ry Leacock. Also present were Mrs. George Schmidtmann, Mrs. George Eber sole, Herman Meisinger, Elmer Tritsch and Harley Cecil. Several children of alumni members were with their parents. $1.98 to $2.95 WOSTER'S Your Family Shoe Store children are spending a uo weeks vacation in the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Yardley of Lincoln, spent the week-end in Murdock with relatives. On Saturday afternoon at 2:30 Miss Lois McDonald and Ted Harms of Chicago, 111., were unit ed in marriage at Zion Lutheran church in Omaha, returning to the home of the bride for a wed ! ding supper. Those present were Miss Marie Rxhn. Leonard Stohl man, Mr. and Mrs. George Mooney, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Harms Sr., Mr. and Mrs. W. J. B. Mc Donald and sons, Mrs. Hannah McDonald and Mrs. Chester 'Mooney. After a ten-day honey- . moon to Washington, they will make their home in Chicago, where Mr. Harms is employed with the National Cash Register Company. ;, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stock ' are the proud parents of a son born July 4th. Ed Brunkow passed away late Sunday afternoon. Funeral services were Wednesday after noon at 1:30, at the house, 2:00 o'clock at the church in Murdock. Mrs. Alma Heldman, a house guest of her sister. Mrs. Sanford Chort and Mr. Short, Tuesday received a long distance call from Mr. and Mrs. Ermond Moore of Lincoln, spent the Fourth with Mrs. Moore's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snodggrass. Mrs. James Croy of Atchison. Kans., spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. Richard Sehanot, last week. Later on Mrs. Sehanot and two daughters, Dorothy Mae and Joyce accompanied Mrs. Croy to her home, ,md spent a wee k. The Woman's ' Socie ty of the Christian Service met at the church last Thursday afternoon. Quilting was the order of the day. Mrs. Wayne? Atkley was hostess. Mrs. Burris, mother of Mrs. Delbert Lindsey, was hav ing a birthday that day. so the ladies of the sooiety gave her a card tk! handkerchief shower. Mrs. Acklrv, the hostess, later presented Mrs. Burris with a beautiful, decorated birthday cake with 73 candles burning brightly. The hostess also ser ved ice cream, wafers, candy, cake and ice tea. Mrs. Esther Younkcr of California, a former member of our society, was present. Doris Irene Meredith, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Cha. Mere dith, and Emery Allen Ford were married July 3rd, at 8:00 p. m.. at the Methodist parsonage, at Nebraska City, by Rev. Dicker son, pastor of the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Howell were their attendants. Mrs. Howell is a sister of Mr. Ford. They will reside in Un ion for the present. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Snod erass entertained the following guests at their home on the eve ning of July 4th. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Comer, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Paris, Mr. and Mrs. Hnrry Goblcman. Mr. rnd Mrs. Schiber. Mr. md Mrs. Ne;ls Madsen and Bon uc Eaker, gvest of the Schi bers. Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, who ha? spent almost a year at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ho baek at Grand Coulee, Washing ton, returned to her home in (jrfjcrfoft Mrs. Thmai V jrtey :rt Stock returned 'j her two daughters in California. I Union last week. Mrs. Robei home Saturday from the hospital where she had a major operation. For LOAN'S and INSURANCE see Mutual Loan & Finance Co. Mrs. Lois Greene and Mrs. De loris Stromme called their moth er from Oakland. Mrs. Held man's condition is somewhat improved after a recent illness. Use Journal Want Ads IT Plattsmouth COMPLETE 0rnt m a PtrtltOfT Orlit ioo ASPIRIN 5 GRAIN TABLETS MOUTH WASH 16 . Bottle I W.A. BRAND (HEAVY MINERAL HL"3' Mrs. L. R. Upton, who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. C. E. Busby and family at Washington. D. C, returned to Union recent ly. A bnbv dr.uehter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker on June 25 at St. Mary's hosoital. The ice crenm social given by the Baptist Ladies' Society last Wednesdav evening was well at tended and netted the ladies a neat sum of money. Rav Becker was taken violent Jv ill last week and was taken to St. Marv's by ambulance. Joe Lindsey was taken to Lin coln to St. Elizabeth's hospital last Monday where he will under go a surgical ODeration when his condition permits. Quite a number of Union folks Mrs. Laura Phillips Mrs. Laura Phillips, widow of the late D. C. Phillips, passed away Saturday, Juno 23, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. L. B. Simmons. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church. Mrs. Phillips was the mother of Mrs. L. B. Sim mons, and of Mrs. Arthur Fitz patrick, of Weeping Water, and of Hiram Phillips of Eagle. Rela tives who attended the funeral from out-of-state were two broth ers, Oear Samsal of Ozark,. Moflfi and William Sam.sel of Dunnegan, Mo., and a nephew and wife, Rev. and Mrs. Arthur Wynes of Stockton, Mo. Miss Elaine Ilarvie, of Ames, Iowa, was a week-end guest at the J. M. Ranney home. Carol Ann Ranslan of Omaha, spent the past week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. An ton Jcrgensen. The Congregational church held their annual mother-daughter luncheon Friday in the base ment of the church with Mrs. Lawrence Houseman and Mrs. Jack Hays in charge of all ar rangements, and Mrs. Harold Do mingo in charge of the program, assisted by Mrs. Ncil Fitzpatrick and Mary Domingo. Mrs. Mary Elaikie was the oldest mother present, and Mrs. Isaac Wiles was next t cthe oldest. Mrs. Lynn Par son was the youngest mother present, and her daughter was the youngest daughter present. There was four generation groups present. Mrs. W. W. Davis, her her daughter, Mrs. Charles Ever ett and her two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd Sudduth and her daugh ter, and Mrs. Lynn Parson and her daughter. About eighty-five attended the luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dodder idee of Lawrence, Kansas, were visiting with old friends in Weeping Water last week. Mrs. Dodderidge is the former Char lotte Hungate. Miss Eula Wintermote, county home demonstration agent, is ex pected to return home this week after a two-weeks' trip by plane, to New Orleans, and from there to Miami, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gessing and two children left Monday for their home in Joliet, Illinois, aft er a three-weeks' visit at the home of Mrs. Olsen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ole Olsen. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Steckley and family have moved to Weep ing Water from Lincoln, and will make their home with his par ent s. the E. G. Stecklcys. Mrs. E. G. "Steckley was host ess at the regular meeting of the Thursday Afternoon Bridge Club with Mrs. Walter Roberts. Mrs. Carl Day and Mrs. Edwin J. Steckley as invited guests of the club. Mrs. Mary Stratton Beck Marv Barbara Butts was born December 4. 136-1 near the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota. She came to Nebraska with her fam ily when about five years old. She was united in marriage to Thomas Stratton, March 15. 1881. To this union were born six sons and lour daughters. Mrs WtWidock Mrs. Florence McDonald Mr. and Mrs. Verle Brunkow and Bob Rase were Lincoln shop pers last week. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Lindell and children have returned home from a week's visit in Iowa and Minnesota. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Lenhard had as their guests last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. John Remmega and family, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kupke and Shirley, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Rilkli. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peters and Ronnie were in Plattsmouth last week on business. Mr. and Mrs. Burt Bruner and family of North Platte, Nebraska, were visiting at the Grant Peters home for a few days. Mrs. Brun er is a cousin of Grants. Mr. and Mrs. William Gake meier of Chicago are visiting rel atives and friends' here. Mr. Grant Peters and Ronnie were Lincoln shoppers the first of last week. Last Sunday dinner guests at the Grant Peters' home were Mr. and Mrs. E. L. James and son, Mrs. Glen Peters and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ernie James and son, all of Omaha. Mr. Glen Lewis of Riverside, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Burt Bruner and family of North Platte. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gamlin and son spent last week-end at Ceres co, Nebraska visiting relatives. The 4-Square Club met at the home of Mrs. Elsa Hornbeck last week with 12 members present. After the lesson a very delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Mrs. Euna McIIugh has as her house guest this week her sister, Miss Rhena Towle. Mrs. Elsa Hornbeck and Miss Alvina Kuehn were Lincoln call- $Duih Bsmd Mrs. Glen Kuhn The pinochle club met last week at the home of Lottie Knecht for a 1:00 o'clock lunch eon. Mrs. Stella Fosberg won first, also traveling Amy Thios sen won second, and Mrs. Glen Kuhn low. L. R. Ward of Ashland, was a Friday guest at the Glen Kuhn home. Mr. and Mrs. V y r i 1 Livers and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Livers and family, Mrs. Jennie Livers and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Livers all enjoyed a picnic Friday evening at Capi tal Beach. Fourth of July guests at the Tyler Nunn home were Mr. and Mrs. Corbin Cox and children. Mr. and Mrs. Willev Cox and family and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McFarland and Billy. Mrs. Tyler NV.nn's daughter, i Mrs. Johnnie Fipps, called her from Tulsa, Okla., Friday. Mrs. Glen Kuhn, Sally and Robbie were Lincoln shoppers, Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Frahm and Gary of Ashland, were Sun day dinner guests at the J. L. Carnicle home. Bill Carnicle returned to his work at Blair, Monday. Mrs. W. J. 0'3rien and Mrs. J. C. Streight spent Saturday in Omaha. TO VA INQUIRES ALWAYS GIVE WU NAME I ADDft$$; SERVlCf. IKSURANCMND C UUM8ER5. CASH available at Mutual Loun & Finance Co. Use Journal Want Ads ers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Bornemeire went to Plattsmouth last Tuesday j on business. Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Ruge are in Minnesota where they are; visiting Dr and Mrs. Peiper. j NOW! Protect Your Corn Against A Hail Loss With a Hartford Hail Policy See Stephen M. Davis 2nd Floor Plattsmouth State Bank Bldg. Phone No. 9 . , ij- , t .Vina i MU luui unup-iii attended the wcdfl.na of Melvin a Pocatello Idaho; Carr and Lanna Stubbendiek at Avoca. last Fridav, June 27. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Har ry Goblernan, Mr. and Mr. Df?l Mrs. Nora Martin, Mrs. Delia Wade, Russell Stratton, Leroy Stratton and Glen Stratton, WecDins Water: John Stratton, bert Lindsey J ohn Alden. Mr. and I Ix)uisvif,c . and ' Floyd Stratton GIBSON Alarm locks $1:98 s 6 or. Bottk pASTORIA A Childrtn't Laxative S9C PERFECTS HAND CHEAM 3 or. ir . 39 S0e She BARBASOL SHAVE . CREAM c 39' 3 Giant Tube COLGATE TOOTH PASTE :41V Imperial Dry Cleaner Full Gallon - 79c Household Gloves All Sizes - 59c Pin-up Lamps - 3.89 Insect Repellent Bulbs 25c and 35c Bath Crystals and Water Softener 5 Pounds 49c 16 01. Bottle ILK of i MAGNESIA 1 37c v I S0e Siim SKIN BRACER 43c It'. I A 1 A . FORMULA 20 SHAMPOO 2 JARS $1.01 Mrs. Elmer Cogdill, Mr. and Mrs Elmer Pike and children, and Mrs. Charles Atterbery and daughter. , Mr. and Mrs. Kemn Frans have pone to California for a month's trip. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dysart and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Attebery, daughters Virginia and Geraldine and son Marvin, visited their friends, Mr, and Mrs. P. F. Rihn at Plattsmouth last week. Mrs. L. R. Upton is assisting in the post office, while Mrs. Kemp Frans is away on her vacation. The Union Cooker's Club met at the home of Bonnie Baker on Tuesday. June 3. Carol Lee Roddy being absent, Carol Ann Pike, vice-president, presided. Two demonstrations were given. Bon nie Baker demonstrated the meth- Omaha. Two children preceded the mother in death. Her hus band, Thomas Stratton, dfed April 2, 1908. Five years later she was married to Robert M. Beck, and for more than thirty years thev lived on a farm south east of Weeping Water, until ill health caused them to retire and move into town. She was taken ill June 15, and passed away June 30. at the age of 82 years, 6 months and 26 days. In addition to her hus band and eight children, she is survived by 36 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, July 2, at Weeping Water Methodist church, with Rev. Paul Walker officiating. Mrs. John Mead and Mrs. Phillip Dwinnei sang witn od of making muffins, and Imo-.jiiss Maude MouHen as accom gene Schiber demonstrated how to make cocoa. The next meeting will be with Georgene Everett on Tuesday, June 24. There will be a demonstration on making bread. Delicious refreshments were serv ed by Mrs. Baker and Bonnie. Tom McQuin, who has been visiting cousins in Oklahoma fori the past several weeks, returned to Union the first of last week. Guests a the Russ Schaefer home last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Lowell McQuin and little i daughter, Marcia, of Plattsmouth. Capt. Lola McQumn of Fort Crook, John McQuinn, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell Rich and twin daughters, Iola and Irene, and Mr. and Mrs. Homer Lovell and fam ily of York, Neb. panist. Pall bearers were an grandsons of the deceased. They were Rex Wade, Roy Wade, Mar vin Wade, LeRoy Stratton, Eu gene Stratton and Divett Mar tin. Interment was in Oakwood, cemetery. All arrangements were in charge of the Hobson Funeral Home. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Neal and family of Union, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson of Bellevue, were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McQuinn and family last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Talacek were here Jast week-end from Burlington, la., to visit relatives. rjtxa : .k MERE eu7Tl?Jfr 1 iJN- Here is your opportunity to buy Quality.Guaranteed Furniture at Pre-War Prices. Drastic cuts in prices are being made to move these pieces rapidly so shop early! ONLY TVO AT THIS LOW PRICE Here they are. at a price you've been wanting1 to pay Beautifully de signed in Quality Mo hair Frieze. You'll be delighted with the styl ing and quality of these sets. You can't do better anywhere. - :i fK ' 's L"1taSI3)' now . 3 .- j $169" Regular Price $189.50 STUDIO DAVENPORT ... $49.95 Was $69.50 -Save $20 and have that extra bed when company arrives. Dresses up any room, makes a comfortable bed. -' I PLATFORM ROCKERS ... $37-95 Sold regularly for $44.50, now at this low price. Only two so better hurry they won't last long. Walnut BEDROOM SUITES A real bargain at this low price. We wish we had more, but one is available during this special sale. Expertly constructed of fine woods, smart and at tractive. It should sell for much more. $59.50 LIVE OAK Breakfast Set Now $49-95 REDUCED TO ONLY $13995 Regular Price $159.50 (Not Exact Illustration) no Trade-ins at these prices Farley Fnarnitore The Home Furnishers of Plattsmouth 122 South Sixth Street Phone 21 Plattsmouth