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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1947)
Society "" Personal 1 Just Dial 241 Griffin - Eaton Wedding Held The marriage of Miss Betty J. Griffin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Griffin, Nebraska City, to Marvin D. Eaton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rube Eaton, Union, was solemnized at a single ring cere mony Thursday, 2 o'clock at the parsonage of the First Evangel ical Lutheran church in Nebras ka City with the Rev. H. V. Da vis officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hill, Union. The bride wore a pink gabar dine suit with black accessories and had a corsage of white car nations. The matron-cf-honor chose a teal blue dress with black accessories and wore a corsage of pink carnations. The couple is living at Seventh street and Third avenue in Ne braska City. The bride graduat ed from the Nebraska City high school and is working as a tele phone operator at the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Com pany. The groom graduated from the Nebraska City high school and has been farming. The ceremony was witnessed by Richard F. Valerce and June C. Molner, both of Omaha, who had accompanied the young people to this city. Keentime Klub Christmas Party Friday evening the Christmas party of the Keentime club was held at the VFW club rooms that has been placed at the disposal of the Keentimcrs for their use. The club rooms had been deco rated by the VFW Auxiliary with the Christmas colors. The affair was a dress up par ty for the young people and made a most attractive scene as the ycung people danced the hours away until 11:15 to the delightful music that had been "Jf or unto us a Cfjtlti & font, ZHnto ufi a Aon is Btben." C May the Light oj Happiness Shfne for You on Christmas Day And Throughout the Sew Year WOSTER'S YOUR FAMILY SHOE STORE 1mm UJISHMG VOU A mERRV CHRISTMAS We kmh! you sincere ami hourly greetings, full of rcood cheer for each of you. And" may the coming twelve months liml you happy ami ' " : ronlentr'l in vour cCiy umJei'Lii.i!!. WILSON'S BAKERY AND A HAFPY NEW YEAR 510 Main Street Dial 5133 I I'm ChiHm.is, ami with its coming ue welcome the fine spirit of friendliness t1;it goes with it, am are etirous of sending thii Greeting to all those we serve and those whom we licrw to tscrvc. donated by Claude Ruse for the entertainment f the youngsters. There were 210 attending the party, one of the largest that has been out for the club func tions. Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Heineman, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tritsch and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill were the chaperoncs of the evc- -ning. While the group were enjoy ing the dancing party Carl Chriswisser secured pictures of the young people. Refreshments of ice cream and cake was served at the close of the evening. Married at Omaha On Saturday The wedding of Miss Imogcne Van Every of Omaha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William G. Van Every ci Weeping Water, and Carlton H. Noyes, son of Mr. j and Mrs. Halsey C. Noyes Of Valley, took place Saturday in Omaha. The Rev. E. G. Froyd per formed the 4 o'clock ceremony before an altar decorated with chrysanthemums and white ta pers at the Benson Presbyterian church. The bride's gown of ivory sat in was fashioned with a net yoke edged with embroidery, a fitted bodice and full skirt with a long train. The finger tip veil of il lusion fell from an ivory coro net. She carried green orchids on a white bible. Mrs. Edward Robinson of Wa terloo, matron of honor, was dressed in forest green taffeta. The bridesmaids, Miss Bonnie Lcpley and Miss Eileen Schae cher, wore matching gold taffeta gowns and carried bouquets of bronze red pompoms. Edward Robinson of Waterloo was best man. Ushers were Glen McCue of Crete, Ncbr.. William Van Every and Donald Noyes. A reception was held in the church. Mrs. Noyes was wearing a maroon gabardine suit with black accessories when she and hVr husband left on a short trip. v.jI;!! 'v Jljpl' - iii mi- vMt ' t? , "fx '-. i 111 - -41. ?f- -"-4 Mrs. D. Canahan and Patty house on Saturday, December interview Santa Claus at court 13th. Photo by Chriswisser Scalping 1948 5ty! Death of Former Resident of City The body of Mrs. Mary Bar stow, former resident of Platts mouth, arrived in the city Mon day evening and was taken to the Sattler funeral home where services ' were held on Tuesday morning. Canon Georg-3 St. George Tyncr of the St. Luke's church celebrated the Episcopal service for the dead. The pallbearers comprised relatives and eld friends: E. C. Goddard, Henry Becher, Robert Bcnditvky, Ray Boehner, Clif ford Forbes and L. W. Egen berger. The deceased lady resided here some forty years ago, where the husband, Edward Bar stow, was a foreman at the Bur lington shops. She has been mak ing her home in the east and died at Springfield, Ohio, De cember 20th at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Ray G. Goddard. She is survived by two daugh ters, Mrs. Ray C. Goddard, Springfield, Mrs. Helen Boeh ner, Lincoln; one son, Ross Bar stow, Houston, Texas. Celebrate 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Meisinger i . .... .W1 Kir ? 1 Oft THE , rtlr-ra - As scalpers' tickets to the Michit?:n-Southcrn California football game in the Pasadena Rose Bowl. Jan. l, become scarce, Los An geles bars equipped with television sets advertise reserved seats, at $20 and standing room at $10. Refreshments are extra. Circles of St. Paul's Church Meet The members of Circle No. 1 of the Woman's Guild of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church, held their meeting Wed nesday evening at the church parlors. Mrs. P. A. Meisinger had charge of the program and bus iness session. The members of observed their fortieth wedding j "dUh 1 unche tat was Vol- aiiiinci sdiy niuiMiay, Decem ber 18th, and in honor of the occasion a small group of rela tives came to spend the eve ning. Lunch was served at a suit able hour. Those present were the honor 1 lowed by the business session of the organization. The program was based on the Christmas holiday with the beautiful story of the Nativity given and with the members joining in the group singing of ed couple, Mr. and Mrs. L- A. ! the ChiXtmas carols that was Meisinger; Mr. and Mrs. Jake j mucri enjoyed. Tritsch; Mr. and Mrs., Jake Zeimer; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Meisinger; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Meisinger, Janclle and Bette There were four guests and eighteen members present to en joy the fine evening. There were twenty-one at tending the meeting. Circle No. 2 held their meet ing at the church pariors on Kay, Katherine Meisinger; Mr. I Tuesday evening at seven o'clock. i anu ivirs. isoya v. browner; ana Mr. and Mrs. Earl Dclaficld and 0FE OIL COMPANY 7th & First Avenue Dial 275 Sharon Kay. Lieutenant (jg) Allan D. Carl son, United States Navy air Corps, was in the city Friday to spend a few hrurs with his fath er, C B. Carlson, day clerk at the Hotel Plattsmouth. Lt. Carl son is stationed at Miami, Flori da at the present time. Use Journal Want Ads the event being in the nature of a Christmas party as well as the regular business session. Miss Ann Hassler, the chair man of the group presided over the business session. The ladies enjoyed a very de licious covered dish luncheon at 7 o'clock and later there was group singing- of the Christmas carols that was followed by the exchange of Christmas gifts among the members of the group. WITH THE BEST OF GOOD WISHES FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR FROM EACH OF THE MEMBERS OF THIS FIRM TO EACH OF YOU C0TNER& SON Authorized Cass County Kaiser-Frazer Dealers 318 First Ave. Plattsmouth, Ncbr. Dial 214 Give Farewell to Edwards Family The employes and their wives of the Gas company, tendered a farewell Wednesday evening to their former manager, Dwight Edwards, who is leaving the first of the year for Norfolk, Nebraska, to serve as area man ager. The members of the group gathered after the dinner hour at the office to pass the evening at cards, pinochle being the di version. In the card games Clyde Brittain proved the most success ful in securing the high score. The employes joined in the piesentation to Mr. and Mrs. Edwards of a gift in token of the pleasant association that they have enjoyed in the past few years, and all joined in the ex pressions of regret at the depart ure of the Edwards family from the city. At the close of the evening the members of the party enjoy ed refreshments to complete the evening of good fellowship. Here from Oregon To Visit Old Home Mr. and Mrs. George Boedeker, of Medford, Oregon, arrived in the city Sunday for a visit with relatives and old friends. Mrs. Boedeker is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Finn if rock and they will enjoy a visit with the family here until later when they go to Nehawka to visit Mr. Eoedeker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Boedeker, Sr. The Boedekers have made their home in Oregon for the past seven months and may de cide to again make their home here in Cass County. Bill Edwards to Have Knee Ooeration Friday evening Bill Edwards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Ed wards, was taken to Omaha 1 where he entered the Clarkson hospital for an examination and probable operation on a knee. The young' man has been troubled for some -years by the knee and it was decided that an operation would be necessary to place the leg in proper condition. He is a student at the Univer sity of Nebraska and was taken ud by his parents for the proba ble operation. In 14G0 the English tenant farmer was first protected from having his property seized for the landlord's debts, beyond the amount of rent due. Honor Visiting Soldier Sunday Sgt. Robert Krejci, Chandler, Arizona, was entertaincdi at din ner on Sunday noon at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Cotner. Oth er guests at the dinner were Tony LaHoda and Dwight AUe berry. Sunday evening Sgt. Krejci was honor yuest at a 6 o'clock dinner at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Rob bins. Other guests of honor was Mr. and Mrs. Frank Krejci, par ents of the young soldier. Mrs. Robert Will Breaks Right Foot The many old time friends of Mrs. Robert Will will regret to learn that she suffered the breaking- of the large bone in her right foot a few days ago at the family home at Alpadena, California. She stepped off the porch at the home and turned her ankle, fell with the result of breaking the foot. It was placed in a cast for the next eight weeks. Mrs. Will is a sister of Ed ward, William, Bradley and Marie Fit2gerald of this community. ENTERTAINS FRIENDS A Christmas party for the Civil Service inspectors and their wives was held Saturday evening, Dec. 20, 1947 at the home of the Industrial Planning representative, Mr. and Mrs. Halford B. McCune, 316 Main street. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester L. Cady, Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Dibblee Jr. Dinner and cards were enjoyed. TO SPEND WINTER HERE Mrs. Mae Rose of Sidney, Ne braska, arrived in the city Thurs day from her home and will visit here at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Siemers and with her granddaughter, Norma Jean Siemers. Mrs. Rose is ex pecting to spend the winter here in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Siemers met the mother in Omaha last evening. TO VISIT GRANDSON Mrs. Helen Gray Robertson, of Lincoln, widow of the late Judge William A. Robertson, de parted Saturday for Baltimore, Maryland, where she will visit with her son and daughter-in-law, Lt. Commander and Mrs. James M. Robertson. The chief object of the trip was to see the new grandson, James Mcintosh Robertson, III, who was born several weeks ago. See Mutual Loan & Finance fof that loan. 1 When a man of the African Masai tribe marries, he is care ful to introduce his bride to his guardian snake. - Pythons and cobras arc especially revered. CASS THEATRE TUESDAY ONLY! December 23 BARGAIN DAY Admission 12c - 20c Errol Flynn - C. Rains and Brenda Marshall "The Sea Hawk" Brought back as the greatest of all sea pictures! COLOR CARTOON and NOVELTY! WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY December 24 - 25 BIG SPECIAL FOR CHRISTMAS! Walt Disney's First Live-Action Musical Drama! "Song of the South" All Technicolor Including Animated Talcs of Uncle Remus SELECTED SHORTS! ' COLOR CARTOON! Special Matinee Thursday at 2:30 Night Shows :00 & 9:30 C Glenn White Home From Air Service Pfc. Glenn E. White, who is j stationed in the Air Corps at Lowery Field, Denver, is here for a visit with his parents, Mr. j and Mrs. C. J. White and other ! relatives. Glenn likes the air service very much and has, since enter ing the service, gained eleven pounds and is feeling in the pink j o condition. The many friends ' are very happy to have Glenn here for the holiday vacation. Howard and Gerald Taylor, who have been at Fremont for the past few weeks looking o ter the erection of bins for tiv-Lyman-Riehey company m turn ed home Saturday. The w:k is completed. Mr. and Mrs. Ruel M.,.; left Sunday for Middleton. v ginia. where they will two weeks with relatives. DEATH OF INFANT The death of the new born in fant of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Aid rich, occurred Saturday evening at the family home on Maiden Lane. The little one was christ ened Norma Elaine. The babe is survived by the parents and four sisters, Shirlev May,- Geraldine Marie, Claudia Ann, Dorothy Jean. The burial services were helH Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock at i Oak Hill cemetery. The Cald well funeral home had charge of the services. YOUTH HAS WHISKEY A sixteen year old Platts mouth youth was taken into custody Saturday night by the sheri's office after he was caught with a open bottle of whiskey in his possession. The whiskey was confiscated and the youth turned over to his parents after they promised the sheriff that this would not happen again. GUESTS OF MISS LEONARD Guests of Miss Verna Leonard Sunday wcre Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Leonard, their f-on, Lyle Leon ard and wife, and Mrs. Edward Jackson, they were entertained at the Rainey coffee shop for dinner, then at the apartment of Miss Leonard for Sunday night supper. CASH available at Mutual Loan & Finance Co. AND Beit iVukot, FOR THE A'eiu fy j&i Style Shop "ft u (fiesta Ifcu at GIvUltrKal and THE TASTEE SHOP Glirish Ever vour mas oisne cood wish for hcDDir.ss ct this joyous Christmas Season. We have enjoyed the past year with you and Gre appreciative cf your consideration. TIM THE HAIR 423 Main Street Dial 225 Mel We sincerely hope your Christmas will be filled to overflowing with happiness and good cheer and may the New Year be one of Health, ond Prosperity HANDY MARKET OPEN EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS On Chicago Avenue