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THE PLATTSMOUTH, PAGE TWO Society Just Dial xs Union Young Lady Married in Omaha In a very lovely and impress ive ceremony in the Cross Lutheran Church of Omaha, Sat urday evening, at 7:30 o'clock, Miss Helen Mary Meredith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meredith of Union and Mr. Wal ter A. Dehning of 3438 Hoctor boulevard, Omaha, Nebraska, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dehn ing, were united in marriage by Rev. R. E. Rohlfing, pastor of the Cross Lutheran Church. The organist, Mr. Bill Niebuhr, accompanied Miss Gwen Morse as she sang "I Love Thee" and -The Lords Prayer." The bride, given in marriage by her father, was -a picture of beauty in her bridal gown which had an interesting history. It was adc by the mother of the groom from the nylon parachute in which the gvoom had bailed out in the Holland invasion. He had been missing for eleven days before he was found. The bride's bouquet was talisman roses. Her finger-tip veil was held in place with a very be coming tiara, lae bridesmaid, Miss Helen Margaret Petersen, wore a pink taffeta gown and carried yellow roses. Mr. Eugene Coats was best man. A reception for 200 guests was held in the Cross Lutheran school. The bride and groom cut i the beautiful wedding cme, which was topped with a min iature bride and groom. The bride is a graduate of Union High School and has been employed at the Union Pacific headquarters the past four years. The groom is a graduate of Concordia High School of Seward, Nebraska and aitended Concordia Teachers college at Seward for four years. He was 'in the U. S. Army Air Corps three tnd a half years. He is employed by Wildroot Inc. of i Buffalo. New York. The newlyweds will 3438 Hoctor boulevard, for a few months. Those attending the live at Omaha, weading Trom Union were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. !)onald Meredith, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Poulos, Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Ruse and daughter, Mrs. Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. D. Ray Frans and son, James, Mrs. Hargus, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. Arden Rhuraan, Mr. and FARM LOANS On Favorable Terms -SEARL S. DAVIS Plattsmouth 10 percent to 28 percent savings on your drug needs from our lowest everyday prices. Shop with us and SAVE. DOAN'S PILLS 75c value 39c ANACIN TABLETS $1.25 size 98c ASPIRIN TABLETS 75c size 59c ALKA-SELTZER 60c size 49c PREP CREAM, 35c size, 2 for 49c VALENTINE SPECIALS SEE US FOR A TRULY BEAUTIFUL GIFT Coty's Perfumes Stover's Chocolates O Jewelite Brushes Q Double K Nuts 0 Box Cameras Fairmont Ice Cream Feldhousen Drugs "Your Friendly Drug Store" "LET US FILL YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS" NEBRASKA, JOURNAL Thursday, February 5, 1943. SPersona 241 Mrs. Ivan Balfour, Mrs. L. G. Todd, John McQuin, John Rhu man and John Alden. St. John's Altar Society Meets The St. John's Altar society met on Wednesday afternoon at the St. John's hall with a fine attendance of the members pres ent to enjoy the fine time that was afforded. - After the business meeting the ladies enjoyed cards and in this diversion Mrs. Ed Ruffner was the winner of high score in pinochle, Mrs. Henry Starkjohn in bridge and Mrs. Charles F. Ault at Chinese checkers. Mrs. Fred, I. Rea won the special prize. The luncheon was much en joyed and in this the St. Valen tine theme was carried out, while the Washington birthday touch was given by the serving of cherry pie as a part of the refreshments. The committe comprised Mrs. Fred Feldhousen as chairman, Mrs. Charles E. Thomas, Mrs. John Bauer Jr., and Mrs. J. M. Meisinger being the associate hostesses. C. D. of A. Hold Birthday Party The Catholic Daughters of America held their 26th birth day anniversary on Tuesday, February 2nd, at the home of Mrs. E. J. Doody, there being a large group of the members present for the event. Mrs. Doody was assisted as hostess by Mrs. Tom Linley of Omaha. Mrs. Lester Gaylord and Mrs. Clarence Cuthrell. The ladies spent the evening at cards and in the bridge con test Mrs. Cyril Kalina was the winner of high score while in the pinochle games Mrs. Walter H. Smith was the winner. The luncheon was in keeping with the season and was fea tured by the handsome birthday cakes. Engagement Is Announced . Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kruger announrc the engagement of their daughter, Helen Jane, to Harold A. Smock, of Platts mouth. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Smock of Downing, Missouri, former Plattsmouth residents. No date has been set for the wedding. A Twentieth Century Fund study says that from 1939 to 1944 prices of farm products rose nearly 100 per cent; raw materials, 60 per cent, and f in- ishel goods, 25 per cent. POND'S CREAM $1.00 value for 69c ARMAND'S HAND CREAM, $1 size 79c COLGATE'S HAND CREAM, 35c bot. 2, 36c CREME SHAMPOO $1.00 tube 79c WEST TOOTH BRUSH value for 69c Elizabeth Tritsch Passes Her 96th Birthday Monday Monday birthday Elizabeth figure in 1882. and was the ninety-sixth anniversary of Mrs. Tritsch, a beloved the community since of Plattsmouth since 1904. Mrs. Tritsch was born Febru ary 2, 1852, at Sand Prairie, 111., where she spent her childhood days and was married there on January 18, 1872, to Jacob Tritsch at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Volk. Two weeks later Mr and Mrs. Tritsch moved to "Cass County, Nebraska, coming by train to Pacific Junction and crossed the Missouri river in a wagon over the ice covered stream. They lived west of Plattsmouth on a farm that is now occupied by Phillip Tritsch, until April 11, 1904. The birthday was remembered by the many old friends and the relatives over the city and eoun ty, many of whom were able to be present in person to shower her with congratulations and well wishes. One of the features of the ob servance was the large birthday cake, baked by a niece, Mrs. Henry J. Heldt, with its 96 can dles. The candles were lighted by Mrs. Heldt who was assisted by a great granddaughter, Nancy Tritsch. The cake and its candles pre sented a beautiful sight and while the members of the group joined in singing "Happy Birth day," two sons, Mike and Jake, blew out the candles, Mrs. Tritsch being unequal to the task. Luncheon and coffee was served by Hrs. Heldt and daugh ter, Mrs. Harvey Speckman of Yutan and Nancy Tritsch. Assis ting in the kitchen were Mrs. Mike Tritsch and Mrs. Philip Tritsch. Mrs. Tritsch enjoyed the day very much and received her friends and relatives in her cheerful, pleasant way as always and was very happy about the anniversary. The anniversary was also birthday of E. A. Wurl, an friend, who called to extend well wishes to the guest honor. He was also greeted the old his of by the group with the birthday song. This call is a tradition of the anniversary. L. D. Hiatt, whose anniversary occurs the same day was unable to be pres ent but sent a greeting from Hot Springs, Arkansas. The guests present were: Rev. E. J. Moritz, Dr. G. H. Gilmore, H. E. Becker, Emil A. Wurl, Louis Friedrich, Ed Tritsch, Joe Libershal, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Hild, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hild, Mesdames Philip Bern, Elizabeth Stoehr, P. A. Hild, Blanch Mei singer, Lena Meisinger, Anna Parkening, Lena Tritsch, P. A. Meisinger, Charles Manners, Bertha Buechler and grand daughter, Elizabeth Hennings. Mesdames Wasley, John Alexen, Henry Born, Thelma Tritsch, Bob Tritsch, Mrs. Joe Libershal, Mrs. H. L. Kruger, Jennifee, Short. Mrs. Hans Sieve rs, Mrs. Sanford Short, Misses Mary, Louise, Ka tie Meisinger, Helen Horn, Mrs. Harvey Speckmann, Yutan, Ne braska; Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tritsch, J. W. Tritsch, M. r and Mrs. Philip Tritsch and the great granddaughter, Nancy Tritsch, Mrs. Henry J. Heldt. Hallstrom Hits Basket for Winner Jack Hallstrom, of Avoca, one of the aces of the Peru college league leaders, again kept the team out in advance in the Ne braska college conference race Tuesday night. The final score was 57 to 54 for the Bobcats. Peru was battling York, one of their strongest opponents in the race for the conference su premacy, York battling hard in the last minutes of the game to bring the score 53-52 for Peru with only two minutes left in the battle. With the score close, Hall strom pulled the contest out of the fire in two well placed bas kets that left the Bobcats with a comfortable margin for the win. Tom Hallstrom, younger broth er of the shooting ace, also scored a field goal for the Peru team. In the collcg-e conference race Hastings won from Doane 49-44 at Hastings. Celebrates Two Birthdays Sunday Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Godwin en tertained Sunday at the family home with Mr. and Mrs. Staccy Ashlock and Mrs. Manford H. Biggs, as the guests. The event honored the birth day anniversaries of Mr. and Mrs. Ashlock. See Mutual Loan and Co. for LOANS or ANTE. Finance INSUR- Use Journal Want Ads SlickChick's lit? A -A V If- -; With a simple twist of the torso, Mitsuko Sakura, 24, of the Tokyo Theatrical Revue, improvises a quick sarong from a bolt of printed filk, which has returned to the Japanese export market. Silk will jjlajr a leading role in helping the nation regain foreign trade lost during the war. World War II j Figure to Speak ; On Sunday, February 8th. at at the Presbytei'ian church j the 11 o'clock morning service, a special feature is to be offered the congregation and Boy Scouts in the appearance of Lt. J. C. Whittaker, noted aviator and a ! member of the Rickenbacker raft party that endured many hardships during the time they drifted in the Pacific for twenty one days. Lt. J. C. Whittaker Member of Rickenbacker Raft Party. . This feature is offered by th Veterans Christian Service com mission. Lt. Whittaker's story is a com plete account of the flight and crash into the Pacific of the Flying Fortress in which Captain Eddie Rickenbacker was flying on a military mission, and the aftermath the three weeks of drifting under the pitiless sun and the final rescue of all but one of the passengers and crew. Even more important and in teresting, perhaps, this is the in timate and revealing first hand story of the greatest adventure a man can have, that in which he finds God. The account is based upon the day by day account kept by Lt. Whittaker the only member of the Rickenbacker party who kept a diary cf the dramatic and stirring- adventure. Many Interested in School Course The second of the series of "Off Campus'' study and lecture periods, was held Wednesday evening at the hig-h school. There was much interest shown and the number attending will make it possible to go on with the work for the remainder of the course. The authorities of the Uni versity of Omaha have approved the coui-se so that teachers or othec- that may take the stu dies, will receive credits that may apply on further work for degrees. The program of study is on that of "Child Welfare" and anyone outside of the teachers or those seeking credits for de- ' grees, may attend and take part at a iuch lower financial cost than that required for the col- i lege credits. Kcentimers Aid March of Dimes The Keentimer's Club at their last meeting on Friday, January 30th, raised the sum of $18 from the good will offering to be ten dered the March of Dimes funds for the eradication of infantile paralysis in the nation. The members of the griup also enjoyed dancing for several hours that all appreciated very much. The chaperons of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Edgar New ton and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buechler. V 10 " - Slick Triclo I Calendar I Monday, February 9 The regular mecfing of l.hc WCTU will meet with Mrs. George Topliff, 813 Chicago Avenue at 2 o'clock. The sub ject of the program will be the Frances E. Willard Memorial with Miss Margaret Mapes as the leader. There will be a discussion of health hazards, review of the Union Signal .also chapter re view of the study book. Count of March of Dimes On Although the official dates for the 1948 March cf Dimes drive were January 15 to . 30. contri butions to this very worthy cause are still being encouraged, and many counties will continue activities for the next week or two in order to boost lagging re ceipts resulting partly from the enforced curtailment of activi ties during the recent very cold weather. It would be well at this time for every person in the state to ask himself, "Have I done my part in ihis March of Dimes drive " Remembering terrific epidemics which have hit the nation in the last five years, can anyone let this appeal for funds end without giving as much as possible to this worthy cause? The local chapters of the Nation al Foundation for Infantile Pa ralysis need your help because of the great amount of funds which have been taken from chapter treasuries in the past two years to combat the epidemics. Ad vances from the National Foun dation have been made to local chapters in 1946 and 1947, and it is our duty to contribute enough money so that we are able to pa' back the funds bor rowed, and build up the local chapter treasuries. The National Fundation was founded in 1938 to "lead, direct and unify' the fight sguinst po lio, and it is dedicated to the battle until science stamps out the disease as a threat to hu manity. "Since the founding of the National Foundation," Dr. R. G. Gustavson, State Campaign chairman for the 1943 drive, said, "the incidence of death in Ne braska has been lowered great ly. In 1937 slightly over twenty per cent of the number who were attacked died. In 1947, only five per cent of the number stricken were fatalities. Re searc?s as well as the education and training of doctors, nurses and physical therapists, have all been possible because of your contributions to the March of Dimes." Louisville People Here Mr .and . Mrs. George Kraft of Louisville were in the city Tues day, looking after some business ma?rs and also visiting with Miss Anna Lau, sister of Mrs. Kraft. Miss Lau is here assisting in caring for Mrs. Fred T. Ramge, wh0 is home recuperating from the effects of an injured limb. Mrs. Ramge is doing nicely and enjoying being liomc amid the familiar surroundings. H. M. BURDICK 316 Avenue A rilONE 3123 " -.INCOME TAX SERVICE Auditing and Dooltkecpimj John Palacek Passes His 90th Birthday Sunday John Palacek, one of the long time residents of Plattsmouth observed the passing of his nintieth birthday anniversary on Sunday at the family home on west Oak street. Mr. Palacek is one of the vet erans of the Burlington railroad and many years ago started his service in the local shops that he continued until his retire ment. It was a familiar figure each morning to see Mr. Palacek on his way to work in the shops from the home where he has long resided and where the family was reared to manhood and womanhood. All of the family with the ex ception of one son, Frank, of Burlington, Icwa, was present at the home Sunday to join in the gala occasion that covered the afternoon and evening. The party brought baskets of food that assisted in providing a fine family dinner. The many friends remembered the old friend with cards in honor of the event and showered him with well wishes for many more years in the old home. Those attending- the birthday and family party were: Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stander and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Stander and family, of Weeping Water, Mr. and Mrs. John H. Palacek of Omaha and Misses Celia and Anna Palacek of this city. Commissioner Visits With Friends Here Russell Brehm, member of the board of county Commissioners of Lancaster County, was here from Lincoln Monday. He was visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Roseborough, old time family friends. Mr. Brehm is one of the young er county officials of Lancaster County and has made a fine rec ord in his service in the office he was named to at the last election. Rural Youth Meeting On February 9th A rural youth meeting will be held on Monday, February 9th, at the American Legion hall at Weeping Water. In connection with the -meeting a box social AH rural youth over 17 arc urged to be in attendance at the meeting to participate in the social evening and business ses sion. The meeting will start at 8 o'clock. CHRIST EVANGELCAL AND LUTHERAN CHURCH On Piattsmouth-Louisville Road Dr. -A. Lentz, Pastor Sunday, February 3 10:30 Services. Tuesday evening, 6:30 p. m. Fa ther and Son Banquet in the church parlors. Friday evening. February 13, 7:30 p. m. World Day of prayer services. Couches! have the a tvt c 7 i nrviri k-i VV L. KJ W TOO! Two-Piece that give you that extra bed when fine fabrics good workmanship and construction. STUDIO COUCHES ALONE $69.50 and Up 118 South Sixth St. Woman's Club Has Interesting Meet The Plattsmouth Woman's club held their meeting on Mon day, February 2nd, at the St. John's hall on Main street wit a a very fine attendance of the members. Mrs. J. G. McMaken, president presided over the session of the club. Mrs. E. G. Ofe led in the pledge cf allegiance to the fiaf of the United States of America. Miss leader at the sion. Anna Hassler was the of the devotional period opening 0f the club ses- The ladies had a very interest ing program arranged, this be ing a panel discussion partici pated in by Mayor Clement Wester, Stephen M. Davis. Ger ald Eiting. James F. Begley served as moderator of the dis cussion. Mr. Eiting being a recent ar rival in the city, was called up on to give his impression of Plattsmouth, this being especial ly enjoyed by all of the group. The members enjoyed re freshments that had been pro pared by the hostesses, Mrs. L. W. Egenbcrger, Mrs. William Kraeger, Mrs. Louis Tiekotter, Mrs. William Ofe, Mrs. M.ible Engelkemeier, Mrs. E. A. Ksv cr, Mrs. Fred Feldhousen. Mrs! Josef Mayer, Mrs. C. M. Man ners. There may be nothing wrong with your watch which a pro fessional cleaning can't fix Bring it around and we'll get it back to precision timekeep ing Our prices are always most moderate. GROVE JEWELRY The Corner Jeweler i 1 r JfWJ MATNEY FURNITURE STORE 424 Main Street I4KI i i - IV Suites IU 1 - VN rip ,-;'Z s . -,r, Mrs. Etta Gorde;- played fr the group singing- which was leckby Mrs. L. B. Ealt.n. CELED KATES EIRTHDAY The ninth birthday annivers ary of Beverly Jean Sprieck wa celcbrated' on Sunday at ti.L home of her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Born, on North ICth street, in nonor of the oc casion, a few of the cousins were here from Omaha t help 111 the enjoyment. Ice cream ar.d cake were servec' di'fin the afternoon. The cuvsts were Lar- nelle Bartck, anc PhvIIis ry Bsrtek, Ronnie Rub k, Ja- Schiessl. Use Journal Want Ads FLAT FLATTERERS Easy gcing black leather step-in sling . . will make you sign along term lease in walking comfort and good looks in action. Ornamented with cross strap and gold trimmed buckle . . you'll wear them everywhere. Shoe Store X-Kay Fitting XPERT SHOE REPAIR Plattsmouth, Nebraska GAS RAMGIS a DIAL 3136 S3 i 7 i 4 " 1 guests arrive the full spring- STUDIO COUCH With Matching Chair Moh air Frieze $159.50 and Up Dial 260 Plattsmouth