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The Ord Quiz from Ord, Nebraska • 5

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The Ord Quizi
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a a a a a a a Mr. 31, 1942 THE ORD QUIZ, ORD, NEBRASKA PAGE FIVE Social and Personal If we don't call you for news, call us, phone 245. The society editor welcomes all social and personal items. Big Family Dinner. One of the larger family groups enjoying Christmas dintogether met at the country the Hansons, where the Vernon Andersen family, the Freeman Haught family and the M.

F. Kosmata family of Grand Island were guests. happy to have Mr. and Mrs. Frank Andersen arrive from Columbus Christmas eve and her daughter Mrs.

Reginald Beeghly, arrive Christmas day from Winner, S. and join the family at dinner. Judge John Andersen and his family were also present at the home of his mother for Christmas dinner. Andersens Together. Mrs.

Hans Andersen was To Grand Island. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Bradt and their daughter Mrs. John LaCornu and baby went by bus to and from Grand Island Friday to eat Christmas dinner as guests of their daughter and sister, Mrs.

Soren Jensen family. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Lores McMindes and sons, who also live in Grand Island. At Clifford Goffs.

The Jack Brown family and Mr. Goff's grandmother, who is visiting him for two weeks, were Christmas dinner guests at the Clifford Goff country home. Dinner Guests. Mr. and Mrs.

J. J. Brew invited Rev. and Mrs. R.

T. Cordry to eat Christmas dinner with them. At Brown Home. Saturday guests. at the Jack Brown home were.

Mrs. Daisy Paddock and son John, home on a three-day Christmas furlough, and his sister Evelyn. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Goff were also guests.

Olsson Hospitality. Christmas evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Olof Olsson were Mrs. Wilmer Anderson, Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Albers and Kenneth Peterson. On Christmas day around the dinner table were seated Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kuehl, Mr.

and Mrs. Ben Rose of Burwell, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mason, and al80 Mrs. J.

W. Ambrose. Mr. Ambrose went to Ravenna to spend Christmas day with his father Holiday Tea. Mr.

and Mrs. C. J. Mortensen were at home Sunday afternoon to 30. or more friends, honoring her sister Mrs.

Lillian Granville White who is visiting here from Lincoln. Assisting were Madams Olof Olsson and C. A. Anderson the first hour and R. E.

Teague and Keith Lewis the second hour. Silver cones were piled in a red bowl with sprigs of holly as a center ornament for the dining table, and two small vases flanking this held red and white carnations. Mistletoe, sent by Mrs. Robert from Arkansas was used in several places. Hot spiced tea made a suitable drink for a wintry day.

Christmas Dinner. Dining together on Christmas day at the Emil Fafeita home were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fafeita and Jimmy, Mrs. Emanuel Gruber, the guests of the Emil Fateitas.

At Lemaster Home. A happy group met for Christmas dinner at the Guy Lemaster home, with Mr. and Mrs. M. McBeth, Miss Sophia McBeth, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray Mella and two children, Miss Edna Wertz and Hamilton. At Blessing Home. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Blessing were hosts at dinner, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Paul Blessing.

Also present and Mrs. F. L. Blessing werend their daughter Mrs. Woodrow Meier and husband, Clarence Blessing and Miss Lulu Bailey.

At Edward Johnson Home. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson entertained at Christmas dinner, asking his mother Mrs. Ed Johnson, his brother Glen Johnson and his sister Mrs.

Hope Demund to be their guests. Dinner Together. Mr. and Mrs. George Hastings and Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Zikmund entertained at Christmas dinner Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Jorgensen and Kenneth, who is home on furlough, also Mr. and Mrs.

Otto Radil, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Radil and Mr. George Hastings, sr. In the afternoon the younger Hastings drove to Arcadia with Mr.

Hastings, visiting there that evening too. Rotary Ann Night. Rotarians entertained their wives at a holiday dinner party Monday evening at Thorne's Cafe, with Ralph Misko presiding. Covers were laid for 57. After the banquet Mrs.

J. A. Kovanda gave excerpts from the delightful book "When We Were Young and Gay," written by Cornelia Otis Skinner and her friend. Walter Coats' are Hosts. Mr.

and Mrs. Rollin Dye and family were invited to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Coats Sunday evening, since the Dyes had gone for Christmas dinner. had elsewhere, two Christmas dinners.

Polak Family Dinner. At the Joe Polak home a family feast at holiday found Mr. and Mrs. Emil Zikmund, time, Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Geneski and their family, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Austin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh Austin and Rayjean present.

Pinochle games added to the fun. Christmas Eve Supper. Enjoying a Christmas eve covered dish supper together at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W.

Vasicek were the Ed Kasper, Charley Urban, W. F. Vasicek, Edward Adamek, Steve Urbanski and John Urban families and Mrs. Arden Clark. Later in the evening Santa Claus made a visit, presenting everyone with gifts.

Guests for Christmas. Guests last week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Conner were Mrs. Conner's Mr.

and Mrs. Gus Dobbersteln, of Stromsburg, and sister-inlaw, Mrs. Charles Dobberstein, of Omaha, whose husband is in the army and stationed in Texas, and who could not be home for the holidays. Mrs. Goff Hostess.

Mrs. Tom Goff entertained the pinochie ciud at her home on Tuesday, prizes going to Mrs. Joe Jablonski for high, Mrs. Guy LeMasters for low, and Mrs. Mike Socha the traveling prize.

Miss Edna Wertz played for Mrs. Ray Melia, who was unable to attend. Next hostess will be Mrs. George Zikmund, entertaining at the home of her mother, Mrs. Will Bartlett.

New Year's Plans. On New Year's day Mrs. Mamie Weare has asked her friends, Mrs. C. C.

Brown and Mrs. Olive Marquardt, to come and be her dinner companions. At Bartos Home. Mrs. Joe Bartos and Miss Emma Bartos had for their Christmas day guests Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Bartos and daughter Bettine. Mortensens Hosts. Radio Bridge club members went to the C. J.

Mortensen home last evening for their contract card game. Mrs. Teague Hostess. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Richard Teague was hostess at luncheon, which was served at Mac's Grill, honoring Mrs.

Lillian Granville White, sister of Mrs. C. J. Mortensen. School Friends Meet.

Miss Mary Miller and a group of her former high school friends enjoyed a slumber party Saturday night in the Miller home. On the previous Wednesday almost the same group were luncheon guests of Miss Irene Auble, an additional guest being Miss Myrnie Auble, of Ogden, U. Entertained Staff. Dr. and Mrs.

C. J. Miller held their annual party for members of the Ord hospital staff Christmass eve, a tree and gifts being enjoyed. LOCAL NEWS -Arthur Bailey, of Omaha, spent Christmas with his mother, Mrs. R.

C. Bailey. -Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bailey, of Hastings, and the Earl Collins family were Christmas dinner guests in the W.

E. Kessler home. -Mr. and Mrs. Les Leonard drove to Omaha Monday, with Wesley Miska accompanying them to go and visit his wife, who has been in an Omaha hospital about two weeks.

-Misses Lydia and Norma Blaha arrived in Ord Thursday to spend Christmas with their parents, leaving again Sunday evening for Omaha and their work there. They traveled by bus. -Mr. and Mrs. William Darges, Mrs.

Jud Tedro and Mr. and Mrs. Archie Keep went to Grand Island Tuesday, where Mr. Darges and Mrs. Tedro did some buying for the Brown-McDonald firm.

They returned to Ord that evening. -Miss Luetta Kuehl is spending this week with Mrs. Wilmer Anderson, attending play practices. Mr. Anderson telephoned Tuesday evening from Chicago, reporting that he may be given a three-day leave soon.

-Mrs. Leonard Parks writes Mrs. George Satterfield that the Parks' are happily settled in a small apartment in Portland, and they like everything out there excepting the quantity of rain. Parks 1s working three or four hours a day in a small shop, she tells. -Valley county schools have quite a struggle to keep their teachers.

Very recently resigned are Miss Lila Porter of Olean and Miss Ruth Ericson of Dunham district, neither of whom has been, replaced. Vinton school without a teacher: as yet, reports Miss Clara MoClatchey, county superintendent. Burwell News A beautiful wedding was sol- emnized in the home of Mayor and Mrs. H. A.

Phillipps of Burwell Christmas eve at six-thirty o'clock when their elder daughter June Marle became the bride of Second Lieutenant. Archie Harding Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Campbell of Taylor. The ceremony was performed by Rev.

Allen Strong of Taylor, a brother-in-law of the groom. The bride was attractive in an afternoon dress of black velvet, trimmed with white and carried a bouquet of roses. The bridegroom wore his army officer's Miss Luella Campbell served as maid of honor and Dale Phillipps was the best man. Immediately following the ceremony 8 buffet supper was held. Besides the immediate family, the guests included and Mrs.

George Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Campbell and two children, Rev. and Mrs. Allen Strong and family, and Miss Luella Campbell of Taylor.

The bride, who Was born and reared at Burwell has many friends who wish her much happiness in marriage. She graduated from the Burwell high school last June and since then has been secretary for Written by Mrs. Anton Zalud. Judge B. A.

Rose and Attorney W. F. Manasil. The groom grew up near Taylor and after graduating from the Taylor high school taught three successful terms, of school. He was Inducted into the army last June and recently graduated from an officers' training school at Camp Davis, N.

C. He reported for duty Monday morning at Camp Stewart, near Savannah, Ga. Mrs. Campbell plans to join her husband in Georgia as soon as suitable arrangements can be made. Christmas eve Charles Smith received a cablegram from his son Jim Smith, who is in Australia, stating that he is alive and well.

Jim was one of the first Garfield county boys to land in Australia. He sent his father $300 and Mr. Smith immediately bought bonds for his with the money. Mrs. Carmen Hornby came from Lincoln last week to visit her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Guy Laverty. She was accompanied by her daughter June and the Misses Marie Malicky, Marguerite Grunkemeyer, Ethel Howard and Horner. The entire party excepting Miss June left Monday for Lincoln. Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Partridge and family of Kearney spent Christmas in Burwell and remained until the following day. The family Christmas dinper was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Brenneman.

Christmas day guests at the Earl Meyers farm home arrived at an early hour Friday morning from Sidney. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Nott small daughter Helen Kay and Miss Helen Meyers, also Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Cowley and son. They remained until Sunday and Miss Helen Meyers returned with them. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. Don Hughes and Mr.

and Mrs. Dewey Demaree visited at the Earl Meyers home. Mrs. Everett Young and baby, who live east of Burwell, spent several days last week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Henry Bales. Mrs. Young returned home Thursday as her SEASON'S GREETINGS WE EXTEND GREETINGS OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON! We want to thank you one and all for the fine patronage you accorded us during the past twelve months. It is sincerely appreciated and in thanking you we want to wish you a Happy New Year and express the wish that 1943 may be prosperous for you. JESSIE'S CAFE MRS.

DAVE HAUGHT, Proprietor Water Tanks We have no steel tanks but have some nice California Redwood tanks, various sizes. The price is reasonable. Also plenty of coal of various kinds. We wish you a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Koupal Barstow Lumber Company Phone No.

7 You are invited to attend a FREE DEMONSTRATION BY NEW YORK LABORATORY- TRAINED EXPERT of the Symphonic ACOUSTICON Anniversary Achievement Based on U. S. Government National Deafness Survey (DATES) Arrow Hotel -Broken Bow, January 5 6 Ord Hotel- Ord, Nebraska--January The Hotel-Loup City, 8 Learn about the U. S. Government National Deafness Survey.

Important discoveries make possible the greatest help ever offered to the hard of hearing. Demonstrations are open to anyone in any way interested 1 in BETTER HEARING. No Charge no obligation. Hours: 9 A.M. to 8 P.M.

NO small son was not feeling well and missed the family Christmas dinner which was held at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Art McKinney. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs.

B. F. McKinney June from Spalding. Mr. and Mrs.

Ralph Clements and family and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bales. Miss Nellie Cox, assistance director, spefit Christmas at her home in Callaway. Her sister, Miss Susie Cox, returned with her and will visit here for a time.

(Continued on page 8) IF YOU ARE INTERESTED in buying or selling properties, see me. We have turned three in the last week. C. B. Clark North Loup Jillson-Blessing.

Paul Blessing of Ord, son of Clarence Blessing, took Miss Juanita Jillson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Minard J. Jillson of Dalton, for his bride on Sunday, December 20 at a o'clock ceremony in the Presbyterian church of York, Nebr. Rev.

Kenneth Reeves officiated at the single ring ceremony. The new Mrs. Blessing attended Kearney college and has been teaching in the Greeley, schools. For her wedding costume she chose a two plece white wool suit of tailored lines, wearing gold accessories and a corsage of Talisman roses. Her maid of honor.

Miss Betty Jean Siefer of Dalton, wore a street length dress in the new white, with a corsage of American Beauty roses. Best man was Charles Brugh, of York. Miss Gladee Carter of Grand Island sang "I Love You Truly," with Mrs. Arnold Refshauge and Miss Marie Refshauge accompanying on violin and a a a a piano. Preceding the ceremony Miss Gladys Pearson played traditional wedding music at the pipe organ; during the ceremony she played softly Perfect Love." The church decorations were candelabra and poinsettias.

On Saturday evening a prenuptial dinner for the bridal party was given by Rev. and Mrs. Reeves at their home. On Sunday Mr. and Mrs.

Arnold Refshauge entertained the wedding party at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Blessing came to Ord Saturday for a brief visit. After the holidays Mr.

and Mrs. Paul Blessing went to Kewanee, where he is assistant to Coach H. F. Brockman, formerly of Ord. He has been a member of the faculty there since graduating from Kearney Teachers college.

Born and raised in Ord, a football star well known over this part of the state, a member of an old Ord family, Paul and his bride receive many good wishes from Nebraska. Christmas Guests. Mrs. Olive Marquardt and Mrs. C.

C. Brown invited her sister, Mrs. Will Stanton and Mr. Stanton and their grandson, Arthur White, also Harry Dye and Mrs. Mamie Weare to have Christmas dinner with them.

Anderson Guests. On Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Asa Anderson invited his parents from Burwell, also and Mrs. Harvey Hohn, and Mr.

and Mrs. Cecil Clark to come over in the morning and see the little girls open their presents and have dinner with them. will Wed Soon. Announcement is made of the coming marriage of Lloyd Jensen of Ord, son of Mr. and Mrs.

William McKay, who will marry Miss Anna Karloff at Yutan, on January 2. Lloyd graduated from the Ord high school about years ago, and has been employed at the Martin bomber plant Omaha for some time. He makes his home at Bellevue and will take his bride there. Miss Karloff is employed in an Omaha office. Lloyd came home Dec.

23rd and visited until Christmas day, when he had to return to his duties. Judge Marries Couple. Ben Tvrdik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tvrdik, and Miss Lillian Proskocil, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Anton Proskocil, were united in marriage Monday morning by Judge John L. Andersen. Both parties are from the Comstock community. Travis Family Party.

Mr. and Mrs. Horace Travis were Christmas dinner hosts, asking Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Almquist and Ruth, Mr.

and Mrs. Alfred Hill and children Phyllis and Don, also Mr. Travis, sr. For New Year's dinner the family will be guests of the Almquists at their country home. James' Entertain.

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. James have nine children, but none of them were going to be in Ord for Christmas with them.

So Mr. and Mrs. James invited Dr. and Mrs. George Parkins to be their guests.

But on Christmas eve the James family's youngest, Robert surprised his parents and said that he simply had to come home for Christmas. He had been visiting his sister Alice and family at Auburn for the past few days, and assisting with the work at the variety store they operate. Auble Reunion. Dr. and Mrs.

Glen Auble were hosts at one of the larger family parties for seven o'clock dinner on Christmas day, with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Auble, Mr.

and Mrs. L. J. Auble, and Mrs. William Schudel, Mr.

Mrs. J. W. Severns, and Mrs. W.

L. D. Auble present, as well as er members of their families. Miss Myrnie Auble of Odgen, and Miss Ruth Auble of Omaha were home for brief Christmas visits and were present, as were Miss Dorothy Auble who teaches Utica and Miss Irene Auble of Hastings. END oF SEASON SAVE SALE SAVE HATS 49c 79c $1 in all colors and head sizes DRESSES $4.87 $5.79 at Investment $6.64 $8.24 and Price Savings Sizes 9-44 COATS $12.50 and up at Investment Sizes 11 to 46 Savings Both untrimmed furred and SO SHOP EARLY FOR THE BEST BUYS CHASES' CAHILL'STable Supply Phone 99 Ord, Nebr.

Coffee LaRoy Brand 3 lbs. 80c Fancy Rice Blue Rose 21bs. 19c 1. Prunes Sunsweet Peanuts Fresh Roasted 21c Large Walnuts Soft Shell 33c Farina Light Dark or .3 lbs. 15c Can 71c Kraut Our Family 2 No.

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3 lbs. 23c Texas Grapefruit -Seedless .6 Size 25c Nebraska Apples Winesaps .5 lbs. 23c FREE DELIVERY PRICES EFFECTIVE DEC. 30 JAN. 8.

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