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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, November 6,1947 Family Night at Methodist Church Thursday evening Family Night was observed at the First Metho dist church with the enjoyment of a get together and Hallowe'en - party at the church parlors. The program of the evening was conducted by Mrs. R. C. Hum iston, most entertaining for the sixty guests that were in attend ance. , In the progam Jerome Shellen barger gave a piano solo; Miss Phyllis Bourck, a vocal offering, Dean Biles, a vocal solo, a vocal duet by Mrs. Gladys Glaze and Mrs. Elaine Stewart; a reading by Barbara Alkire. The Junior choir of the church gave a selec tion end the members of the whole group joined in the hymn sing ing. The crowning of the king and queen of Hallowe'en was a very interesting feature of the even ing and the monarchs chosen were Lowell McQuinn. king and Mrs. A. A. Wctenkamp as queen. Following the coronation ' the jolly group enjoyed stunts and games to add to the Hallowe'en theme and climaxing a truly pleasant entertainment feature. The refreshments served at the close of the evening comprised pie and coffee, each of the families bringing a pie to serve for the feast. Tuesday, for a few hours. While here Bill was a guest at the Ro tary club, while Mrs. Robertson called on old friends and neigh bors, Mr. and Mrs. Scarl S. Da vis and Miss Mable White. - Wiring: Causes Much Smoke Tuesday evening considerable excitement was caused on North 5th street when large clouds of smoke rolled from th car of Wil liam Briggs, parked in front of the Credit Bureau. It was found that wiring in the car was overheated and for a time threatened a fire. Mr. Briggs and others in the vicinity, soon had the danger eliminated and nuking unecessary the call ing of the fire department. Is Shewing Improvement The many friends of Edward G. Oic will be pleased to learn that he is improving at his home in the south part of the city. He has been suffering from an in fection and now is slowly im proving and it is hoped that he may soon be able to resume his usual work. He is still confined to his bed as the result of the in fected foot. Visit With Old Friends -; Mrs. William A. Robertson and son, William Gray Robertson, of Lincoln, were in Plattsmouth hp s-iear v-rysrai i Clover Leaf 1 CANDY BOWL Keentime Club to Secure Ping Pong The Keentime club members are to enjoy the opportunity of having a ping pong table as a part of their equipment. This was made possible by Sheriff Tom Solomon, who decided cn this organization as the one to receive $34 that had been dona ted by a prisoner. The table was secured from Father E. C. Tuchek who has two of the tables and it will be taken to the Keentime club rooms at the VFW Hall, after December 16th. The table will be placed on the stage of the loom and prove an unfailing source of enjoyment to all of the youn-;- people. Th2 Keentime will have their weekly party on Friday night at the VFW hall. Mrs. Starkjohn's Sisters Visit Here Mrs. Henry Starkjohn enter tained her three sisters Monday when Mrs. S. W. Stefan and Mrs Jeanette Blackard of Bellevuc "came for the day. They were joined by Mrs. F. A. Schiele of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Lillian Mc Clintock of Omaha was also a Iguest for the day. Mrs. Stefan and Mrs. Blackard have just returned from a month's stay in Texas where they visited many points of in terest in that state and also in Mexico. They especially enjoyed the colorful fall scenery along the way and the picturesque places near the southern border. Friday and Saturday Only 17C You'll hava to see this beautiful bowl to oppreclote its value. Attractive cloverleaf design in heavy clear crystel. Use for card, nuts, etc. Also idee! for use os large a;h trey. Perfect for o bridge or party prize. DAViS PAINT ASSOCIATE STOR2 . FRANK K. BILES Owner SUFFERS EYE TROUBLE Mrs. R. A. Bates was in Oma ha Monday where she was call ed to have treatment for one of her eyes.- Thejrnember has been giving her a great deal of trouble in the past few weeks. It is hoped the trouble may be check ed by the treatment in a short time. While in Omaha she was a guest of her niece, Mrs. Joe Manasek and family. October Meeting Of Rivcrview Club The Rivervicw Club held its regular meeting in October at the home of Clara Meisinger, with Ruth Toman assisting hos tess All members but one were present. The meeting- was open ed with the singing of "America" and the repeating of the Lord's Prayer.. Plans were made for a party on October 31 at the home of Georgia Creamer. It was also planned to have a shower at the next meeting. The date for the annual bazaar was set for No vember 22 in Plattsmouth. The location will be announced later. Grace Beil was leader for the program. At the close of the af ternoon a delicious lunch Was served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be November Attends Trade Mart In Omaha This Week C. C. Wescott, buyer for Wes cotts, was in Omaha Monday where he was called to attend the buyer's mart held in that city. There were alaryi number of business houses making show ings of the winter lines of goods. Mr. Wescott is planning on leaving the last of the week for Kansas City, Mo., where he will look over the lines at the show there and make selections for the store in this city. 13 at the home of Mrs. F. Hull. Assisting hostess will be Velma Kuhns. County Surveyor Frank P. Dall, was a visitor in Lincoln Tues day where he was called on some business at the office of the state engineer. NEW OPERATOR HERE Mrs. Grace Green is now at the beauty salon of. Mary May Troop. Mrs. "Green is a graduate of the Nebraska Beauty School, of Omaha and has been employed in that city since her completion of schooling. She will assist Mrs. Troop in the work of the salon. Cook Masonic Lodge Honor Old Member Mt.' Herman lodge No. 231, AF & AM honored its oldest mem ber, Ira Hunt, on Thursday, No vember 6 in the Cook community hall that was filled by the mem bers of the lodge, Eastern Star and old time friends of the hon oree. Mr. Hunt, who has been a res ident at the Nebraska Masonic Home, in this city since Novem ber 1938. was accomDanied to Cook by William F. Evers, super intendent of the Home and Ray mond C. Cook, deputy grand custodian of the AF & AM of Nebraska and also a member of the Home board. The Jordan bronze medal was presented to Mr. Hunt as the oldest member of Mt. Herman lodge, the presentation being made by Mr. Cook who paid tri bute to the veteran member of the order. Superintendent Evers showed motion pictures of life at the Masonic Home and many of the aged residents who are spending their declining years there. Wecttniraglhiomjoe Eflectti? Sc . IKLannge Cub Scout Leaders Study Large Program The leaders in the work of the Cub Scouts have been active in the past week in the study of the organization and the activities of the dens in this community. The den chiefs were at Nebras ka City a week ago where they held conferences on Saturday and Sunday. George Ebersole, assis tant Cub master, presided at the meetings. Those who attended the sessions were Richard Ga- pen, Ronald Ofe, Merlin Hodge, Lovay Rozcll, Jack Glaze, Allan Rohloff. Oh Tuesday Orville Nielsen, master and George Ebersole assistant Cubmaster, were at Au burn in attendance at i training school for Den Mothers. The group of ladies attending were: Mrs. Ray Aylor, Mrs George Ebersole, Mrs. Robert Hill and Mrs. Ellsworth Taylor. The ladies studied the work of the training school and will in turn hold a training course for all Cub mothers in the city. LOCAL MEN ON TRIP Tuesday Georee Troop and D M. Babbitt departed for Blair and vicinity Where they will visit for a few days. They are looking after some business mat ters in that section of Nebraska. ' 1 I ' - '- ? X i ' ' z 4 -:-V ' - f .. ' , ., x :' xx .- . jffc V X . : :-:-.-: Automatic Save Time Easy to Clean e Save Work And Available WM. SCHMIDTMANN RCA Records Mrs. Burcham Returning from East Mrs. Howard Burcham, who has been undergoing hospitalization in Boston for some weeks, is re- turing home this week. Mrs. Burcham has been great ly benefited by "the treatment and hopes to regain her former health. During her stay at the hos pital she has had Mr. Burcham and their daughter Rosemarie, with her. Her neice, Mrs. Mary May Troop was at Boston with the patient for a part of the time. Christian Pastor Given Recognition Rev. Sherman R. 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