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(1 1 - Birthday Party Held on Sunday Sunday was the birthday an niversary of Frank and" John Ashcnbrcnnor, two of the well known and popular young men of the city, and in honor of the event they were given a very pleasant surprise party Sunday at the home on west Vine street. They had been taken on a ride and when they returned home, opened the door to be greeted by the birthday cong from a group of the young friends who had born invited in for the oc casion. The surmise had been arrang ed by Mrs. Elmer Yardley. mother of the boys. Shirley Speck and Leona Morehead, and proved a r-al surprise in every way. The jolly party spirit the time in dancing and playing- cards and at a suitable hour a delicious two course luncheon was served to complete the pleasant oc casion. Charley Kostka played the music for the dancing in his us ual cla.-sy manner. In the luncheon and the serv ing Mrs. Yardley was assisted by Mrs. Ben Speck. Mrs. Leon ard Kalasek and Mrs. Francis Kalasek. Those attending the pleasant event were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kostka. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Kalasek, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Sedlak, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Speck, Hillard, Shirley and John Speck. Mr. and Mrs. Mar ion Speck. Miss Bca Seybert, John Slatinsky, Miss Mary Kay Daniels of BUlevue. Raphael To man, Misses La Von and Barbara Gansemer, Miss Ethel Morehead. Miss Leona Morehead, Mrs. -ifVMlfc 1 Today BiGGtST HOME CLEANER AND 11 SUPER-QUALITY Cleaning Tools This complete Apex home clean ing package includes everything you need for faster, easier, better cellar-to-attic cleaning. Advanced-design Apex cleaner has all latest convenience features. All-aluminum body is light weight for easier handling. All 11 cleaning tools have Apex lock-tight construction. 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In honor of the annivers ary, a group of the friends gath ered at the Geschka home in the evening to enjoy a wonder ful birthday dinner prepared by Mrs. Geschka. The dinner featured two birth day cakes, one baked by Mrs. Geschka and one by Mrs. Erwin Siemers of this city to add to the pleasures of the occasion. The evening was spent at cards and enioyed by the grouD romprising Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bcumeart and Mr. and Mrs. Er win Siemers of this city, Mr. and Mrs. Vernie Younker of near Mynard, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Erokhoff, of Avoca. Garden Club Has Meeting Tuesday The Plattsmouth Garden .club i met Tuesday afternoon at the ! public library, the weather con ditions servine to keep many of the club members from attend ing. The ladies discussed the weath er and especially the cold, as to its effects on the trees and plant life between now and the spring season. The members of the club joined in the purchase of two I packages of garden seeds, each containing some eleven variet ies of seed and these are justly labeled "Feed the Peace". The seeds will be given to families in Eurooe for use in their rais ing food supplies. Stibals Go On Shopping Trip Monday Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stibal of this citv charted for a shopping trip to Chicago and ihe east where thev are visiting the large wholesale and manu facturing marts. Thev r re to look over the linos that might be need in their v?ri ctv store in this city, for the coming season, and wiU spend several davs in selecting lines that will be offered the Platts mouth ?nd Cass County buyinp rjublic. They will be gone until the latter part of the week. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Ronald Warlhan, of this city, who underwent an appendecto my, at an Omaha hospital, has so far recovered that he was able to be brought back home Tuesday nie-ht. He is feeling fine nnd is at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Grosshnas in the south Dart of the citv with whom he is making his home. Coal bin should he filled to dav? MUTUAL FINANCE can help you pay! Rear Admiral Edward H. Smith, veteran Coast Guard ice patrol officer, is said to know arctic waters as well as any man alive. He is known as "Iceberg" Smith. It's Your Move FRIENDS, Fire and other disasters are taking a staeg er ing toll of property dollars. And, for all we know, your home may be the next jump. Why not face that respon sibility now? Protect yourself from finan cial loss. Insure with Stephen M. Davis Second Floor Plattsmouth State Bank Bldg. Phone 6111 Traffic Fatal Accidents are I Lower for Month ! CaDtain C. J. Sanders. Nebras ka Safety Patrol, stated Satur- day that it was gratifying to announce that during the month of January highway traffic fa talities in Nebraska decreased 44 percent over the same month Inst year. There were 14 traf fic fatalities in January this year as copared to 25 last year. This reduction is a most wel come fact in the face of an in creased number of motor vehiHes in operation at this time of the year during adverse weather conditions. Gasoline imports in to Nebraska for January of this year were 3 percent over that of January last year. In conclusion, Captain Sand ers stated, "this reduction in traf fic fatalities shows that traffic accidents can be reduced if each individual motorist will mke it his job to drive safely. The job of making Nebraska's streets and highways safe is not just one for the police and patrol, but also a job for the motorists. When motorists drive with cau tion and safety and show con sideration for others, accidents go down." Celebrates Birth Anniversary Sunday was a very tleasant occasion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donat, in the west part of the city, being the birth day anniversary of Mrs. Donat. The members of the family gathered at the home in the west part of the city to enjoy the delicious dinner that had been arranged by Mrs. Helen Faith in honor of the mother. Those who attended were Mr. and Mrs Vern Hendricks and Marilyn, Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Donat and Ronald. Mr. and Mrs. I Edward Donat and Mrs. Helen Faith. Joseph Samek is Reported Quite 111 Joseph Samek. who is making his home with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Capwell. is still quite ill and his condition serious. Mr. Samek has been ill for the past six weeks, his illness starting as an attack of "Shingles" later ocm Dlicati.ons developing and final ly pneumonia attacking him and making his condition very ser ious. Mr. Capwell is reported as be ing about as usual and assisting in the care of the father. Rev. Hanson to Attend Meeting Rev. Sherman R. Hanson will ntend the annual meeting of the International Council of Relie fs Education at Grand Rapids, Michigan. February 8-14. The Plattsmouth 'pastor has ben asked to serve on both the Pastor's Advisory Section of the Council, and the section admin istering Youth Work of the Council. Have Call From Alaska Wednesdav evening Mr. and Mrs. Don C. York and family had a real treat in a teleDhone message from Mrs. Russell York, of Petersburg, Alaska. Mrs. York called from Seattle, "Wash ington, where she was called to secure some supplies for their business in Petersburg-. The husband. Russell York, is a younger brother of Mr. York. Herman Bornemeier, one of the well known residents of the west part of Cass county, was here Monday afternoon to look after some business matters. Grain futures trading was conducted even in the Middle Ages. Like to buy that new car now? MUTUAL FINANCE can show you how! ft!? Tobacco, P. A., Velvet, reg. t!n....l0c VEL OR DREFT, large 32c BLUE BARREL SOAP, 14c LEWIS LYE, 100 cans 95c SODA (Cow Brand) 3 for 25c P & G SALAD DRESSING, pt 27c SOUP Campbell's Chicken Noodle, 1 1 or., 2 for. 29c I DRINK -pfKM O WEALTH MILK; 3V ,C " PASTEURIZED 1 r HOMOGENIZED j P- W" j ' 'mil' J i .','' '.",' Qtll iT MI SfUVICt ."They don't leave much BIRTHS Sons: Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schlichtemeier, at Omaha, Tues day, February 3. Mr. and Mrs. Schlichtemeier are residents of Nehawka. A son to Seaman 1c and Mrs. Donald Sharp announce the arrival of a son, Terry Lee, February 4th, 1948 at the Metho dist hospital at Omaha. The fa ther is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sharp of Nebraska City and is stationed in Honolulu, Hawaii with the Coast Guard at this time. Mrs. Sharp was form erly Norma Favors of this city. Daughter: A daughter was born Sunday, February 1st, at the St. Cath erine's hospital in Omaha to Mr. and Mrs. John Burke of Omaha. The baby was named Kathleen Marie. This is the first granddaughter on the mother's side and the first grandchild ort the father's side. The grand narents are Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Burke of Homestead Park. Penn.. and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Petersen of this citv. Mrs. Burke was formerly Shirley Petersen. MARINES OPEN OFFICE The United States Marine Corps has opened a Recruiting Office in Plattsmouth. SSgt. Bruce W. Ellis. USMC, an nounced today. The' office is lo cated in the Gas Company off ice and will be open on Thurs day of each week for the purpose of accepting- applications for en listment and supplying informa tion on both the regular and ci tizen Marines. World War II, Vic tory and American Defense me dals will be supplied to all forme rMarines upon presenta tion of the original or photosta tic coy of their discharge. SSgt. Ellis invites all former Marines and men interested in the Ma rine Corps to drop in for a chat. FORMER RESIDENT HERE John Long, resident of this city for a number of years, was here Tuesday to visit with his son, J. C. Long and family, re turning Wednesday to his home at Elmwood. , Mr. Long has made his home in a number of Cass County towns in the past twenty years, but is now desiring to return here to make his home, if possi ble to secure a house that he can purchase. His health has not been the best in the past few years. BRIDE THOROUGHLY KISSED AT WEDDING RITES MANSFIELD, O. (U.R) The ncv. uavia W. uujjer 01 me First Presbyterian Church be lieves some sort of kissing rec ord was set at a marriage cere mony he performed. Despite several rehearsals, the bridegroom at each of three pauses during the actual cere mony kissed the bride, thinking the service was over. When it was ended, the min ister with a smile informed the young man, "now you may kiss the bride." He did for the fourth time. New Wildlife Laboratory Finishing touches are being put on the game commission's en larged wildlife laboratory in the old fish holding plant near the state fair grounds. The entire interior of the building is being remodeled for the laboratory, office space, and store rooms. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Ruby, of Shenandoah, Iowa, were in the city Thursday to spend a few hours attending to some matters of business. Mr. Ruby is well known here as he has benn long- identified with the auto business. ' Mrs. Thomas Gradoville, of Burlington, Iowa, has returned to her home Thursday after en joying a visit with her relatives and many old friends. One variety of onion was ac corded divine honors by the an cient Egyptians, and onions are pictured on Egyptian monuments. X,';::'-'::.: A&Lff INI 1 rc L !. fT to us any more, do they?" Women of World Prep; e .1 are lor tne Day of Prayer Once again women all over the world are preparing for the World Day of Prayer. The date set is the first Friday in Lent, February 13th. Not only are they praying for Woman's World Day of Prayer, but for the youth and children, so far there has not been a program for men, but it is hoDed one can be prepared. The Young People's meeting has been set for Thursday, February 12, at 7:00 p. m, at the First Presbyterian church. The wom an's mee ng will be Friday, Feb. 13th, at 2 p. m. at the First Christian church. The children's program is at 4 p. m.. February 13th, at- St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church. The meet ings are undenominational and everyone is welcome to come. Back as far as 1800. women were meeting to unite in prayer for the people of our nation and all nations. These first prayer meetings- were held by women interested in missions. In 1919 women workers for "Home Mis sions" and "Foreign Missions" came together and united their prayers for all nations. In 1920 women of Canada joined the women of America and together they dedicated the first Friday in Lent as a day of prayer for missions. In 1927 the day of prayer for missions became- for the first time World Day of Prayer. In 1936 christians in fifty countries joined in the services of the day. In 1938 there were reported 2,000 observances of World Day of Praver in the United States. In 1942 the World Council of Church Women ac cepted the lovely and sacred responsibility of the World Day of Prayer from the Home Mis sions council and from the For eign Mission conference. In 1944 as prayers increased in form and unity the offerings were $144000 by this time, eight Un ion colleges in India, China and Japan shared in our offerings and for recently baptized christ ians in many lands we were helping to publish magazines and other literature for both moth ers and children. In this coun try were were carrying comfort and service to millions of mi grant workers, we were support ing religious workers for the American Indian. In 1945 there were 10,000 observances of World Day of Prayer in the United States and the offering was $184,335.57. In 1946 fifty-one nations re ported on World Day of Prayer. In 1948 we are praying for peace and unity, our program is based on the Lord's Prayer and is very impressive and we are praying for full churches on this World Day of Prayer 1948. SHORT WAVE LINKS FAMILY 7,000 MILES APART MADISON, Wis. (U.R) Maj. Shirley G. Blencoe, stationed in Korea, talked to his 2 1 2-year-old son for the first time over a 7,000 mile span by short wave radio. But all little Jimmy could find to talk about was the jeep ride that his dad had promised in his letters. Russell Morris, Madison, had picked up Blencoe's short wave call from Korea accidentally. The amateur radio technician then arranged for the two-way radio conversation between Maj. Blencoe and his wife and son. Long Time in College SOUTH HADLEY, Mass. (U.P.) Twenty-seven maintenance em ployes of Mount Holyoke Col lege have completed a total of 720 years service. Barges Right In EDINBURG, Tex. (U.R) A stop that Adam Cantu made at a res taurant cost him $100. That was the fine for driving his big truck through the restaurant wall, ooming to a halt beside the cash register. LETTER BOX The J'lUrnn! woHomof! U-ttPr from I'f'ad'rs for this column on anv iii!ijit. Your nam' must bp sit;nf-d to articles intendf-d for nn hi ica t ion, however. by reijue'- t. it cm b omitted from the letter uTifarinfr in print. (Contents do not ne'-evsnrily exnress the opin ions of this risvsiatjer. An Open Letter to the Tax Payers of Cass Count y Much is now being written and said about the deplorably bad conditions of our county roads. Little more need be said about the poor condition into which they have fallen. Most of us are too well aware of how impass ably . bad they are. However, it is time that some good construc tive discussion was begun that could t-ll us how to improve our roads, and, in that interest, let's examine some facts. Between 1925 and 1940, much profitable work was done on county roads. In those years, brush was cleared away, cul verts were installed, bridges were built and kept in good re pair, roads were graded, wid ened, and given gravel and rock surfaces. County road equipment was then old and out-dated; nevertheless, effic ient labor, conscientiously work ing under able supervision, kept Cass County roads in good year round use! In the years since 1940, how ever, although the county's road budget has been higher than ever in history, and al though thousands of dollars were spent for modern machinerv and equipment, only 12 miles of road were graveled in the entire precinct. (Much if this was per sonally paid for out of farmer's pockets). The possession of the very finest machinery available will benefit the county nothing, until supervisors and laborers put it to use as they conscien tiously work at their jobs! Our county is paying cut J$J Usyj - .mxmmtr Large BeautI- J Cupid lias no surer darts than the perfect Valentine gifts you'll find at Schrein er's. Here are presents that go straight to her heart to tell her "the sweetest story ever told" to flatter her feminine love for the lovely. So choose her gifts from our heart-warming selection every one, regardless of price, is a real sweetheart for Valentine giving! In the Meantime Do Not Neglect Your Health Green Mountain Cough Syrup 49c 100 Nyal Aspirin .". 39c Vick's Inhalers 27c 100 Nyal Multivitamins $2.39 Laxaco Cold Capsules 50c Chap Sticks 25c Fruitola $1.50 Traxo $1.50 Mentholatum i,-29c Whitman Valentine Hearts $2.00 Whitman Valentine Hearts $1.50 Whitman Garrott Antique Box $1.50 Miniature Box.$1.50 fV w vqnnnnny . THE PLATTSMOTTIT. Thursday, February 5. 1048. plenty of money for road work. Why don't we see the return? Basically, our problem is simply the employment of men who will give time for their dollars: as long as the count y payroll is just a loafers paradise we'll have no roads. We do not need to advert to the seven man Township plan, and its higher taxes, in order to insure all-weather farm-to-market ror.ds. We can have them as soon as the county gives val ue received for our present taxes! Why should Cass County, with an adequate road budget, continue to be disgraced by the poorest roads in the country? Why should our farmers be pe nalized in their efforts to agri culturally develop the county, simply because they haven't passable farm-to-market roadr? Let's elect a commission that will use county dollars to em ploy road labor rather than sub sidize precinct loafers. Let's elect a commission that will employ a capably trained road engineer to develop and administer a pro per road maintenance program, and then give him the efficient help to put it into effect. DEWEY C. REED Record of Cass j County on Saving j Bond Sales 46, 47 j In the past two years Cass J County has been a heavy sup-' porter of the U. S. saving bond drives that have not only aided the government, but as well : saved a great deal to the resi- i dents of thc communities of the county. i In the years 1946 and 1947 Walter H. Smith served as the Nylon Hair Brushes. $2.50 20 Carats Body Sachet. .$1.50 Chen-Yu Nail Sets $1.50 Tabu Cologne... $2.00 Desert Flower Toilet Water.. $1.25 Evening in Paris Sets $3.00 Pilcher Compacts Analgesic Balm. 30c Minit Rub 35c VITA-VIMS Mineral Vitamins 51.95 Shaeffer PENS PENCILS Shaeffer Fine Blue Devil Pencil (See Coupon) 1.50 Sheaf fer Pens, 3.50, 5.00 NF.?.?kATCA. jnr?A-r. V.CT. TTrF. chairman and with : f worker? brought .:'. "' srinvirtr fr tri' c.tv time (f for vice. in io m thr- G boticU ihL.wed SJ3.32..: . the- figures on th: ?-ar:-. c b.Tcl.s was SI .4,5. "91 . In 1T.4-J matur " :.- : tions showed 42f 7 :. !! ir.;s v.'.) n i :- m"tiT'iti" r.nd figure? :'.)"-.a 2-' sales of A y : c: : and red-: motion : h .v. t i The pt.T capita i was 57.04 i.r.: li 1 47 ures showed ii2.T3 Cottontails Are Now in the Clear Thf lowlv c-'t:-.r.ta;!. t'r ect of ycjthful hur.ttrs f n -farms and alone tr" rra :; the state, cir now irr.mu.- f the dancer of Luntt-r. On S ..: dav the hunting of the c-::. r. was stopped occnrdlnj stat hunting reculutlo-s. A serious shrtaire f c t tails made the rostrjr-Vd s:;.' ing scas-.-.n and bus lirr.it n. c -ury. A possession limit five bunnies rr.nv be k-srt cold storage for a period after the closine The deadline on rtnc species stored in lock refriegrators are close i.t r. :r Pheasants had t-j b- rmuv from storage bv Jan 2-J, due and geese by Feb. 22. Nebraska law require ti game in cold stori-ge be c sumed within 90 days aftt r t close of the shooting s-:n each species. An electronic robf-t bv Yale Uuniversitv can sure the speed cf utorr. c les to one thousanatn millionth cf a second. T3EAT FA MTV it SAITED NUTS Large Beauti- J ful assortment H of the famous fs HALLMARK M VALENTINES g t mis) (4 RATTER Kr'K Q LOVELINESS WITH 4 Forever Amber Cologne I S2-5 4 Th Coupon jtei Q Worth 25c on J j (A Blue Devil X? nuts Mm .-- T .-SP I 1