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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FOUR Thursday, March 2. 1950 ' iOmfdnq (Opal E. Wallick) Friday evening the last home game was played between Pa pillion and Weeping Water with a win credited to the host team of 34-32. Second team romped around to a winning score by chalking up a 30-25. The "free for all" between the dads was a riot (of fun). Preach Moore was the star basket scorer with five baskets to his credit. The total score was not available. Af ter the first five minutes play the crowd was too hysterical to 1AI 3 BIG DOOR PRIZES STITES FARM EQUIP. & TRUCK CO. Chicago Ave. Phone 267 "s m ax m i m m m m m m m a m -"aanCiXMr l $2.00 Cheramy Skin Lotion .... $2.00 Tussy Wind and Weather Lotion $1.00 3-Daughter Deodorant, 2 for 4 $1.75 Tussy Rich Skin Cream J? $1-50 Hudnut's Home Permanent Refill $150 tS Kit. Plus Rich CrM Sli a mroo All for A ft 1 Tan-A-Ray Sun Lamp with $Q95 Complete Fixture, Only U Q Bicycle Canasta Playing Cards $1 49 ft With Complete Rules A 2 $ FOUNTAIN PEN REPAIR SERVICE Parker Sheaffer Evershap and all makes. J Complete overhauling and repairing. 2 to 3 day j service ft FACTORY PARTS AND PRICES We Give S & H Green Trading Stamps ii' from the ONLY COMPLETE TIN1 of FARflfi TRACTOR TIRES The TERMS rjelshimer's :?toeoott& Store keep score. Five minute plays were all the "oldtimers" could take, at one time. They used all the techniques of football, hockey, track and wrestling with no holds barred. More power toj you fellows, but, oh tnose acning muscles the next day. Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Kunkel and Dorothy Ann plan to leave this Wednesday for the sunny south for several weeks vacation. Their plans are not definite but an anticipated trip to Cuba is in the offing they hope. A stop at Dr. Gerald Kunkel and family at St. Louis is first on the trip. From there on they will just take the trip as it plans itself, ac cording to their driving time and luck. Ethel Hanleys Marionettes, which was here several years ago made a repeat trip here last week when they presented HEY! I'll See You At The Frozen Food Demonstration SATURDAY, MARCH 4TH 1 :30 P. M. t, &r&f$ll S ... ft if mr wot, ina ia ' jrwm m m w i m m IS HERE AND NOW Money saving bargains like these are daily offerings at Feldhous en's. They save you money and are sure to please. $103 is is 1 $-100 A $ JL 00 $ A 00 11 Sensational Tfav OPEN CENTER CURVED BAR RACTOR TIRE The famous Patented TRACTION CENTERV CURVED BAR TRACTOR TIRE "Snow White". Kenneth Strick-j faden was the operator in charge I of the show. In talking to one of the pupils he learned of the students appreciation for the opportunity of seeing these en tertainments which are made possible through the School Board and Superintendent R. C. Porter. These programs are non-profit making and are for the benefit of the students ap preciation of better, entertain ment. Parents are also welcome, the cost of admittance is small. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meising er and two boys were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Cooper, last Thursday even ing. Miss Barbara Keplinger was home over Sunday visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Keplinger. Barbara is attending the School of Nursing at the St. Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln. She was recently one of the participants in the capping ceremonj which is so thrilling. to a student nurse. A date for March 9th has been set for the household goods sale of the late Mrs. Thomas H. Murtey. A previous sale date was cancelled at the last minute so to speak, so it would be well to check for a possible post ponement again. White in Nebraska City last week, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper called on Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Ruby. Mr. Floyd Ruby, from Shenandoah, who attends I to the division of the radio shop in Nebraska City. 1 Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Norris were motorists a week ago Sun day to ' Tecumseh wehere they visited with Mrs. Norris' parents. Mrs. N. C. Nielsen of Nebras ka City who has been staying at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman during her recovery from a tonsilectomy. returned to her home in Nebraska City last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Minium and John drove to Louisville Monday to take her brother, Ernest Krieder to Elmwood to the doctor, if he was aoie to make the trip. Mr. and Mrs. John Alberts moved Monday to their new place of residence in Avoca. As sisting the Alberts were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ranney, Mr. and Mrs. John Ruge, Ldward Slat tery, Lloyd Colbert, Glen Hene ger. A large crowd was in attend ance at the farm sale ot Elmer Kepler on Monday, despite th? muddy roads. Cars were, how ever, parked for a good distance on the highway. Mr and Mrs. John Hopkins were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schoeder on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs." August Klemme, Mr. and Mrs. John Beck and Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Harmon at tended the open house held in observance of the fiftieth wed ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leutchens of Wabash on Sunday, February 26th. The Polio Fund is still waiting for the final bills to be paid so that an account can be handed in. The benefit dance which was held last Friday grossed almost $100. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman were in Nebraska City to visit with her sister, Mrs. Albert Printz, who suffered a heart at tack about two weeks ago. Mrs. Printz is able to be up at this writing. Owen Welch, Republican Edi tor, has been sick with a severe case of bronchitis for over a week. Mr. Travea Hopkins who has been convalescing from surgery a week ago returned to Lincoln Saturday after spending several days here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hopkins. Miss Doris Lauritzen was here from Lincoln for a few hours Sunday visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen and other relatives. Doris has ad- LIBERAL z - 1 wW( TRADE-IN Bancmel Features if- Stock Quartette, of Murdock, took over the vocal entertainment at the Cass County Feeders Association banquet at Weeping Water last Thursday evening with several well enjoyed numbers. The quartette includes Reuben, Marcus, Lyle and Willard Stock with John Murdoch as accompanist. Their part of the program was greatly appreciated. Journal Staff Photo. vanced to secend cook at Love Hall. Mrs. J. E. Morris has been ill for the past week suffering from a severe sprain of shoulder muscles. Unaware at first that she had any injury, she became quite sick Sunday morning, the sprain becoming so severe that she lost consciousness. Upon calling the doctor the shoulder injury was discovered. Special -l-II News Happy Hustlers is the name chosen for the newly organized first year Yard Beautification 4-H club which met at the home of Mrs. Wilson Bickford last Sat urday afternoon. This new club will meet in connection with the Songbird Yard and Beautifica tion group, which is a second year project, and the Wide Awake Poultry club which is in its third year. Officers were elected for 1950 as follows: Happy Hustlers: President, Betty Bergen; Vice-President, Barbara Chnstensen; Secretary, Ramcna King. Song Bird: President, Jack Norris; Vice-President, Pauline Jensen; Secretary, Elinor Niel sen. Wide Awake: President, Rich ard Nielsen; Vice-President, Eunice Jensen; Secretary, Joan Norris; Health Chairman, Car leen Allgayer; News Reporter, Nancy Bickford. ThL is the fifth year this group has been organized for the various pro jects in 4-H clubs under the leadership of Mrs. Ray Norris. Jack Norris is the leader of the Poultry Club and also assistant leader of the Yard Beautifica tion cJubs. Plans included for this year is a picnic at Arbor Lodge and three hikes for the purpose qf identification of wild flowers and trees. Ui mon airs. L- G. Todd The American Legion Auxil iary met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vera Ackley, February 21 for the regular meeting of the month. Plans were discussed for their annual ba?aar and luncheon to be held on Tuesday, April 18th. The subject Icr the month of February was Ameri canism and it was given- by Violet Attebery. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting by Mrs. Ackley who was assisted by Lucile Long and Helen Grubsr. A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Neil at Keytes ville, Missouri, on February 21. She was named Nola Jean. The teachers of the Union schools. Supt. and Mrs. Perry Jorn, Mrs. Beulah Sanford, Mary Becker and Ruth Sporer, and Mrs. Ivan Balfour, a rural teacher, all attended the Cass County Teachers' meeting and banquet at Plattsmouth. last Wednesday evening. Miss Bernadine Meyer spent the week end visitinn friends. Mr. and Mrs. Al Schmitz, at Ne braska City. Dr. Rogers and family cf Lin coln spent the week end at their home east of Union (the Spring- dale farm. Mr .and Mrs. Howard Snod- grass drove to Oregon, Missouri, last Wednesday where they at tended the funeral of an uncle. Mr. Claire Castle. He was a brother-in-law of Mrs. .B. N. Kunkle of Nehawka. Mrs. Gerald Paasch was hon ored on the evening of her birthday last Thursday, Febru ary 23, by her neighbors bring ing their suppers and spending the evening with ythc Paasch family. Mr. and Mrs. Merle' Rird had the following guests ' at their home last Sunday for pinner in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ried of Omaha, whose 23rd wed ding anniversary fell on that day. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ricd and family and Mr. Bob Solo mon of Omaha. Mrs. Virney Bolz and Don Wheatley of Pal- Stock Quartette 7 t myra, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Ried of Unadilla and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Umland of Denver, Colo rado. Mr. and Mrs. John Banning of Alvo, were calling on Miss Pearl Banning last Sunday afternoon. The Woman's Society of the Methodist church met at the church last Thursday afternoon. This meeting was to have been held at the home of Mrs. L. B. Mougey, but bad roads made it impossible to go there. This be ing the birthday of the Presi dent, Mrs. Paasch, the ladies gave her a beautiful bouquet of flowers. After a short business meeting the ladies spent the af ternoon quilting. During this time a surprise was given Mrs. L. G. Todd, whose birthday was a week later, by first placing a fine birthday cake in front of her as she was quilting. Then came a "shower" of beautiful birthday cards and handker chiefs. To say Mrs. Todd was surprised is putting it very mildly. She appreciates this kindness very much. At the af ternoon Mrs. Paasch and moth er, Mrs. Charles Swan served ice cream, cake and coffee. There were twenty ladies present. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bohlken and son Jackie of Syracuse spent the week end at the Harley Mor ton home. Ruth Sporer. primary teacher in the Union schools, spent the week end visiting in her home at Murray. ; Robert Grunwald and daugh ter Phyllis were Sunday dinner guests at the Frank Martin home. Mr. and Mrs. Donald McQuinn attended a Gideon banquet at the Grand Hotel at Nebraska City last Saturday evening. Mrs. Melvin Todd, Melvin, Jr., and Nancy Kay spent Sunday afternoon visiting Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kasbohm at Dunbar. The pupils of Mary Becker, gave her a fruit shower at school last Wednesday after noon. It was a wonderful sur prise for Miss Becker. Mrs. L. G. Todd was a dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Donald McQuinn and family last Sun day. In the afternoon they all attended a Gideon Rally at Ne braska City at the high school building. Rev. R. R. Brown of Omaha was the speaker of the afternoon. He had brought his pianist, June- Smith, his son Ro bert and several singers with him to help in the services. Omaha Patrol Office In New Location Lieut. D. R. Shearer, Nebraska Safety Patrol, announced Sat urday that the Omaha Patrol would be in a new location in the Trimble Trailer Sales build ing, 7801 Dodge Street, Omaha, effective Monday, February 27. He stated "that we have long recognized that because of the cramped quarters in the Court House and the inadequate street parking facilities for those who desire to avail themselves of our services, have necessitated the establishment of different quar ters to more adequately serve the needs of the public. The im proved service will be realized by having ample parking facili ties, more hours of service, and reaching locations in emergency calls. The office will be open for drivers license examinations from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. every week day and holiday, except Sunday." They're Hartlv in Vermont EAST CHARLOTTE. . Vt. (UP) At. 97. Fred St. George thinks nnthinn of rjuttinc in a full day's work in his carpenter shop. He comes from long-lived stock, j His father lived to be 92 and his grandfather 105.-- " c i Miss Theresa Rauth of Wy more, Nebraska, is in the city to .spend a few days here at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Anna Stcll as well as many old friends. . A classiiicd AO. m me Journal rests as little as 35c. Death of Mrs. 0. K. Cromvell At Broken Bow The death of Mrs. O. K. Crom well, 89. old time resident of Weeping Water, occurred early Tuesday morning at Broken Bow, Nebraska, where she has made her home in recent years with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Davis. The Cromwell family were residents of the Weeping Water community for a great many years, the husband being identi fied with the business life of that city and long active in the affairs of the city. Mr. Cromwell died at the , home in Weeping Water several . years ago and since that time Mrs. Cromwell has been living at Broken Bow. She was very active in the social life of Weep ing Water and a very devout member and worker in the , Methodist church there during her residence. There is surviving her death, a son, Richard Cromwell, of Dal las, Texas; a daughter. Mrs. Florence Davis of Broken Bow; granddaughter, Mrs. Doris Mel- ville and a great grandson, James Melville, both of Broken Bow. J The funeral services were held for Mrs. Cromwell this (Thurs day) morning at 10 o'clock at the Methodist church at Broken Bow and the body was then taken to Weeping Water where graveside services were held at Oakwood cemetery and attend ed by the old friends and neigh bors. The interment was beside , the husband in the cemetery. Omaha Takes Top; Cattle, Hogs Steady to Lower Omaha Monday and again Tuesday held top rank nation ally in livestock supply. Fat cat tle Monday got by steady but Tuesday were unevenly steady to 50c lower, some steer sales off more, bulk $23.00-$25.50. Best trade was on light yearlings sell ing at $20.00-$23.00. Steer top was $30.00, heifer peak (set Mon day) $26.35. Canner and cutter cows sold steady, "shells" $13.00 $14.00, bulk $14.50-$16.00. Beef cows were strong to a quarter higher at $16.25-$19.50. Bologna bulls reached $21.00, beef $19.00, vealers $30.00. Stockers and feeders Monday were strong to a quarter or more up, and Tuesday steady. There were feeder steers to $25.75, and stock steers were quotable to $30.00 or better. Bulk brought $23.50-$26.35. Steer calves sold to $31.00 and $33.00, mostly steady, some lightweights heifer calves to $28.00. Hogs were 25-50c off, butchers weighing 180-400 $15.25-$17.50. Sows weighing 300-600 held at $14.25 $15.25, and stags brought $9.00 $13.00. Fat lambs sold 25c or more up, bulk Tuesday $26.75 t'l, sM .Yimf 'ryi 5c Gooch Starter W liKANULfc.5 4'" GOOCH GROWER GRANULES $43S NUTRENA CRUMBLIZED STARTER ST NUTRENA CRUMBLIZED GROWER $465 COME IN AND SEE US PLOT Main Street and $27.00, top highest since last July, heavies $25.00-$26.50. Fall shorn lambs brought $25.09. Slaughter ewes gained a quarter. A load of 130-pounders hit $14.50, highest at Omaha since May, 1920. Shearing lambs sold to $26.50. Bred ewes brought $15.25 per hundredweight and $19.00 per head. Among recent sales at Omaha for shippers from this area: Fred Hike, 26 hogs, wt. 186, $17.00. Harold Domingo 23 hrvra vrt 225, $17.50 (top Feb. 27). Hugo Meisinger, 39 steers, wt. 1049, $24.75. Jim Schafer, 21 hogs, wt. 220, $17.50; 2 sows, wt. 417, $14.50. James McKinney Reache's 85 Years James McKinney, one of the old and highly respected resi dents of this city, celebrated his 85th birthday Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Lee Spry in this city. Mr. McKinney is a former employe of the Burlington, hav ing been engaged here for a great many years and since his retirement has been quietly re siding at the family home in this city. A fine birthday dinner with the traditional candles featured the observance of the annivers ary. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs Robert Green, grand daughter, and family of Lincoln, a grandson. Clifford Black of Omaha, was here as well as Mr. and Mrs. Earl Winscott and family, Richard Black and fam ily, the former also a grandson. GOLD Tw!ti! Urdu n so iks. Enriched FLOUR BLACK & WHITE Plattsmouth STORYBOOK'S EXCLUSIVE CUSHION FOUNDATION SHOE . . . 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