Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 10, 1947)
1 i Ooceetu t BY TIIELMA OLSON Methodist WSCS Elect Officers The Women's Society of Chris tian Service of the Methodist church met Thursday evening in the church parlors, with the Gleaners Circle as hostesses. New officers elected for the coming term included Mrs. Earl Carr, secretary; Mrs. Sam Hatch er, treasurer; Mrs. Edgar New ton, secretary of spiritual life; Mrs. Dwight Edwards, secretary of student work; Mrs. Lester Daltdn. secretary of supply work; Mrs. Harold Stewart, secretary of literature and publications. The election cf a now presi dent was postponed until next month. Hold-over officers include Mrs. II. B. Perry, vice president; Mrs. John Schreiner, corresponding secretary; Miss Margaret Mapes, secretary of missionary educa tion; Mrs. R. C. Humiston, sec retary of children's social rela tions; Mrs. Charles Janacek, s'atus of women; Mrs. Harold Alkire, youth work; Mrs. Theo dore Yelick, children's work; Mrs. E. C. Williams, conference advisor.. Mrs. Lester Dalton was in charge of devotions. Miss Mapes pave a talk on missionary work and received the missionary mite boxes for the past year. The Dorcas circle conducted a fish pond of parcel post boxes. On the serving committee were Mrs. William Heinrich, Mrs. V. T. Arn, sr., Mrs. Agnes JIM EDEN For Expert Wallpaper Hanging Call 4264 SPRING RAINS Fairbanks-Morse CELLAR-DRAINER Provides fully outomaric, depend able and economical protection. Con be used for draining water from basements, excavations, scale pits, etc. No complicated installa tion -no expensive repairs. It' completely assembled-ready to plug in. Install a Foil-banks Morse Cellar Drainer and be prepared? PANKONIN PLUMBING & HEATING 620 First Ave. Plattsmouth In IT'S YEARS OLD . . . But who would know it! When we clean a garment it looks brand new. It gives you longer wear and better appearance. DIAL 4193 FOR PROMPT PICK-UP and DELIVERY SERVICE Plattsmouth Gleaners Keep You Looking Your Best 309 MAIN STREET Personal DIAL 241 Moore, Mrs. Vic Schreiner, Mrs. Pearl Mann, Mrs. Robert Mann, Mrs. Charles Walden, Mrs. Fred Busch, Mrs. Everett Newton, Mrs. Don Seiver and Miss Ruth Pat ton. Children Give Program Friday A children's program was giv en at the First Presbyterian church on World Community day, November 7, under the chairmanship of Mrs. Orville Nielson, with children secretar ies of other churches assisting. Children had brought school supplies that were put in boxes containing a pair of shoes each, to provide needs for children from six to twelve attending school. There were at least fifty-three boxes brightly trim med with pictures of home life and childhood as representative of our country. The program was beautifully given by the children with sec retaries assisting. It was opened by the candle lighting service by the children in white robes, who formed a procession and lit can dles as they marched to the choir loft to lead in singing. Two songs were used by them during the program, "We've a Story to Tell to the Nations" and "Savior Like a Shepherd Lead Us." Mrs. Theo dore Yelick, secretary of child ren of the WSCS announced the numbers of the program and Mrs. Paul Kiel led the children in the singing. Mrs. Howard Da vis gave the story of the hour, "The Line on the Mountain" j the international line between I two countries which become ac I quainted through two boys with their herds of goats and sheep. This story filled the general theme of the program. Dr. H. G. McClusky then gave the closing prayer and benedic tion and the children marched and faced the altar where they placed the offering. See Mutual Loan & Finance fof that loan, Historical Society to Meet Here Nov. 19 The Cass County Historical society will hold its next meeting I in Plattsmouth on Wednesday, j November 19 with a noon lunch I eon at the Hotel Plattsmouth. j The program scheduled will be a discussion cf the histories cf the churches of Plattsmouth. Dr. George Gilmore, Murray, president of the organization, will be in charge of the meeting. Everyone interested in further ing the preservation of the an nals of Cass County is invited to attend the luncheon and program. Everybody loves flow ers and everybody loves to receive them. Choose flowers as the perfect gift choose them from us . . . always freshly cut, fra grantly lovely. Brown Floral Co. 1 Block West of "66,f Station Ph. 4233 em in a a a 3 a G a a o 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 n 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 r3 SOU mm mm ms St. JoW Church 1 Scene of Wedding Ceremony Sat. St. John the Baptist church in Plattsmouth was the setting for the wedding Saturday morning of Miss Virginia Bierl and Mr. Terrence J. Smith. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl of Platts mouth and the groom a son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Smith, of Omaha, formerly of Elmwood. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. George Agius, performed the double ring ceremony before an altar decorated with yellow and white chrysanthemums. Bill and Jo seph Smith, of Omaha, brothers of the bridegroom served the Mass. During- the service Mary Phyllis Troop was soloist while the accompaniment was played by Kathleen Feldhousen. The bride wore a gown of white slipper satin with long pointed sleeves, net yoke with off the sholder flounce, trimmed in cut out satin, and three yard train. She wore a finger tip veil with orange blossom tiara. The bride carried an arm bouquet of red roses. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Frances Bierl, as maid of honor. She was gowned in pink satin with bustle back. She carried a nosegay of bronze chrysanthemums. Mrs. John Baye, bridesmaid, wore a matching gown of coral satin. A family dinner for thirty guests was served at the St. John's hall following the wed ding Mass. The bride is a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school. The groom spent three years in the Navy and is a graduate of the University of Texas. After a wedding trip to Texas, the couple will be at home in Omaha. Legion Auxiliary Meets Thursday The Plattsmouth Legion Aux iliary met Thursday evening at their rooms in the Forty and Eight club. The ladies had a very pleasant treat in two musical groups from the high school under the direc tion of David Fowler, musical instructor at the school. The flute trio was composed of Bonnie Meisinger, Kathleen Feldhousen, Alice Ann Read, giving several much enjoyed se lections. The always delightful clario net quartet was presented in sev eral numbers. The members of this gToup comprised David Friest, Florene Duda, Carol Ra- kow and Joan Cecil. The committee of the evening served sandwiches and coffee at the close of the evening. Knits Record Number of Items For Red Cross Knitting 46 sweaters in a life time is a record for any woman to be proud of. -But when one woman knits that many sweaters and many more items besides, the whole community sits up and takes notice. Miss Mabel White, 618 Ave. F, Plattsmouth, marks off the 46 sweaters as only one item on her list of garments and articles knitted for the Red Cross during the war and since. Miss White was commended at the annual meeting of the Cass County chap ter of the Red Cross a few months ago for her spendid achievement. Other items include 35 pairs of gloves, 19 helmets, 13 pairs cf rifle mitts, 6 pairs of toe socks, 9 pairs of bed socks and several miscellaneous garments. Clair Shellenberger and sons, Jerome and Michael, and Miss Audrey Dow went to Lincoln Wednesday where they visited at the Charles Dow home and brought back Mrs. Shellenberger who had been there for several days. EXPERT REPAIRS Portable? Console? Record player? Any radio is easy for us to repair, because we're skilled experts and we have every facility in our work shop, including parts for all makes. Stewart Radio & Refrigeration Service We Guarantee Satisfaction 416 MAIN DIAL 3236 Calendar J Monday, November 10 Junior Woman's Club Monda. at 8:00 p. m. in Methodist church. WCTU will meet with Mrs. Martha Thimgan at the home of her son, Lester Thimgan at, 2:00 p. m. Monday. Nebraska Chapter No. 3, RAM meets Monday night. Tuesday, November 11 Study class. We, the People of the United Nations, will meet at 2:00 p. m. in Christian church. Knights of Columbus will hold their regular meeting Tuesday night in St. John's hall. Explorer Scouts wlil meet in their rooms Tuesday night. Wednesday, November 12 Business Men's Ad Club will meet at 6:30 p. m. in Hotel Di ning Room. Wednesday, November 12 Book review at Presbyterian church 8:00 p. m. Wednesday. Mrs. Beatrice Farrell will give "Mrs. Mike." Thursday November 13 VFW Auxiliary wlil meet Thursday evening in VFW hall. Goldenrod Study Club will meet Thursday at 2:00 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Robert Jacobs. Sunbonnet Garden Club will meet Thursday at 2:00 p. m. with Mrs. Charles Manners. Friday, November 14 Navy Mothers will meet at 2:00 p. m. Friday at the home of Mrs. D. M. Babbitt. Youth Fellowship Held on Sunday The Sub-District Youth Fellow ship was held in the Weeping Water Methodist Church on Sun day evening, 60 were present from the four churches Plattsmouth, Union, Nehawka and Weeping Water. The young people from Weeping Water had charge of the worship. Rev. Frank Jackson, new pas tor of the Papillion Methodist Church was the speaker. He spoke on "Making Decisions for Life Work." An offering was taken to help pay the expenses of Elmer Ross of Nehawka to the Methodist Youth Conference to be held in Cleveland, Ohio. Dec. 30-Jan.2. After some games, refreshments were served. Those attending from the Platts mouth church were: Jim Ed wards, Phyllis Bourck, Marilyn Bourck, Lucy Ann Meisinger, Bob Meisinger, Joan Cockrill, Jim Al kire. John Johnson. Mary Jo Re- bal, Barbara Alkire, Pete Peter son, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Alkire, Rev. E. C. Williams, Wanda Cacy, Rosa Bell, Betty Uhlik, Mrs. Fred Bourck was the driver of one of the cars. Solve your financial problems at Mutual Loan and Finance Co. Parents Night at High School Thursday evening, November 13, 7:30 to' 10:30. All parents of the high school students, and all friends of the school are invited to attend the program at the high school, Thursday evening, November 13th. The biulding will open at 7:30, and the program will begin at 8:00 when all visitors will meet in the assembly hall. After a brief explanation of the program for the evening the parents may select the class schedule they would like to follow. These classes will be brief but should be very interesting, and they will be varied in their nature. Following the visits to classes there will be a program in the assembly put on by the students and the teachers. At the conclu sion of the assembly program the class rooms will be open for inspection and the teachers will be available for conferences. The members of the Student Senate will be present and act as guides to help direct visitors about the building. Return Home From Summer Vacation Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Petersen re turned home Wednesday night from Henning, Minnesota, where they have spent the summer out ing at their cottage on Battle Lake. They have had a most delightful time in the pleasant surroundings of the lake country and Charley enjoyed the fishing very much. They report that October in that country was delightful, but is now growing quite chill, and the trees are denuded of their leaves as the chill of winter draws near. On their trip home they stopped overnight at Onawa, Iowa, and also at Omaha with their daught er, Shirley. On the homeward journey they found a great deal of rain that followed them into Nebras ka. Mrs. Tessie Copenhaven was in Omaha Wernesday to visit her brotner, Cxuy Stokes of Percivai Iowa, who was there for the day Giles -McFarlane Vows Said at High Noon Wednesday Fern, candelabra and white chrysanthemums were used as a background for the informal wedding- of Miss Lois E. Giles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Giles, and John S. McFarlane, Salinas, California, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. McFarlane of Ti gard, Oregon. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, performed the dible ring cere mony Wednesday noon at the home of the bride's parents. Relatives and close friends were present. Miss Lois Wolph, Nehawka, namesake of the bride, lighted the tapers. She wore a pastel green rayon dress with white accessories. The bride wore a dress of sheer white wool crepe which she had made. It was fashioned simply with shaped neckline, long fitted sleeves, fitted bodice with lowered waistline, falling into a flared skirt. She wore heirloom bracelets of braided yellow gold, the gift of the bride's grandfather to his bride on their wedding day. She car ried a lei of Vanda orchids from Honolulu, a gift of the groom. Miss Marjorie Greybill, David City, Nebraska, was the soloist. The bridal music included "All For You," "The Lord's Prayer", and "The Pledge." For going away, the bride chose a two piece all wool dress in pecan, with dark brown ac cessories. The couple left by United Air Lines for the Pacific coast After November 10th they will be at home in Salinas, California. Assisting at the wedding re ception were Mrs. George C. Sheldon and Miss Evelyn Wolph of Nehawka; Mrs. Ben Olive, Weeping Water. In charge of the guest book was Mrs. Glenn Thacker of Nehawka, cousin of the bride. Out of town guests included: Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sheldon; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Thacker. Miss Evelyn Wolph, Mr. and Mrs. Conant Wolph and daugh ter; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wolph; Mr. and Mrs. Marion Tucker; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Pollard; all of Nehawka; Mrs. Ben Olive, Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wolph. Avoca: Miss Mar jorie Greybill, David City; Mr. and Mrs. Carroll L.. Garey, Lan coln. Hawaiian Couple Visit in City Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilkins who have been visiting with friends in the east, have been here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lockin and with Dr. A. D. Caldwell. They are enroute to their home on Lanai island, one of the Ha waiian group, where Dr. Wilkins is employed as phyiscian at a hospital. The island of Lanai is one of the largest pineapple producing areas in the Pacific. Billie Potter, student at the University of Minnesota, arrived in the city Saturday from St. PauL called here by the death of his grandmother, Mrs. Ward Clark. Mrs. Potter, who had just returned home from this city, where slp had been with the mother, accompanied the son on the plane trip to. Omaha and Plattsmouth. David Fowler, musical director of the Plattsmouth city schools. was in Omaha Sunday afternoon to look after some business af fairs. Phone Mutual Loan & Finance Co. for LOANS or INSUR ANCE. Now, your Homo Permanent it EASIER! EASIER! EASIER! with new, round PLASTIC CURLERS exclusive with 1 HOME PERMANENT THE CREMS COLD WAVE Ddaxe Kit. with Regular Ktt, fM plastic cortan fiber curkfi tl 200 Refill. M cutlers AM prim phmi SCHREINER PHARMACY BIRTHS Sons: Robert Todd to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth West Elmwood. David Van to Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Renner, Weeping Water. Daughters: Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pollard, Nehawka. Plattsmouth Lady In East Mrs. Josephine Ulrich departed Friday evening by train from Omaha for Goshen. New York, where she will visit her daugh ter, Mrs. Thomas Babcock and family. She expects to be in the east until after the Thanksgiving holiday. Enroute home Mrs. Ulrich will stop at Buffalo. New York, where she will visit a friend of childhood days, who came with her from Europe when nineteen years of age. The friends have not seen each other in all of these years. Suits, Coats and Dresses made lew again by Plattsmonth Clean ers. Rev. E. C. Williams went to Lincoln Friday after Mrs. Wil liams who had gone there on Thursday to attend an execu tive fcneeting of the WSCS. Real Estate LOANS! 4y2 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for each monthly payment. Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. We've got the smoothest alleys fluorescent lighting and a congenial crowd of males and frails coming here night ly for bowling fun. Improve your score . . . have a better time, here. Plattsmouth Bowling Alleys Fourth & Main 1 E NOT EXACT A: -J U ILLUSTRATIONS ErXr ! ! of Styles Wyf ! ! In Our Stock W -Ci i 1 . 1 1 fmm I knit -knacks f U-Wk I Styled by Margaret especially for Little Girls like YOU! Stocking Berets "with Pom-Poms Knit Parkas Knitted Hoods 100 Per Cent Pure Virgin Wool in GAY COLORS - SOUDS STRIPES and Plaids LARGE SELECTION 100 Per Cent Woolen 'Scarfs - Gloves - Mittens 2 AEIDROBE For Tiny Tots and Subteeners THE PLATTSMOLT7T. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1947 Sadie Hawkins Dance Nov. 16 VFW members are planning- a gala time Sunday evening, Nov. 16, when a Sadie Hawkins party raid dance will be given at the club rooms. Come on Sadie, Li'l Abraer, Daisy Mae, Pansy, Pappy and other Dog Patchers, win a prize for the best costume. Thetre will be favors for all and orchestra music. Mr. end Mrs. N. W. McKee and Rita Mulholland went to Lincoln Saturday to witness the football game and to visit with relatives. Look Trim and Fresh - Let Plattsmouth Cleaners renew your garments. J. Howard Davis Dependable Insurance Soennichsen Bldg. Phone 264 E WE CATER TO SPECIAL PARTIES In Our Private Bitting Rooms Start the Day Right -with a Good Old-Fashioned Breakfast Home-Made Buttermilk Biscuits Country Fresh Eggs and Crispy, Lean Bacon SPECIAL NOON -DAY . LUNCHEON Try Our Garden Fresh Vegetable Bowl Chicken in the Box Half a Fried Chicken French Fries Bread and Butter $1.00 Delivered Free Within City Limits Open Evenings and Sunday HOTEL COFFEE SHOP Sixth and Main Caps NEBRASKA, .TOT"RNAL PAGE THREE Ben Schwartz was in the city Saturday from Lincoln to visit with old time friends. Mr. Schwartz has just returned from Alaska where he has been for several months engaged in work for the government. Wednesday Nov. 12, 1947 Is The DAY We Give DOUBLE S & H Stamps With Every Cash Purchase FELDHOUSEN DRUGS ith Plattsmouth T Ait , 1 V' ON NORTH FIFTH SOUTH of POSTOFFICE ..... C? rn L to lflr-is? $2.44 J-