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! THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, September 30, 1948 Personal C . Just Dial 241 World Community Day on November 5 The -United Council of Church IVcmen of Plattsmouth wish to announce World Community Day services to bo held on Friday, JSTovcmber 5, at the Christian church. Children's hour is 4 5"clock, adult services at 7:30 o'clock. This is an intcr-denominatiunal f.atiorr wide project and repre sents the response of American Church women to the needs of suffering young people around the world. Because of the scope and general interest of this project we ak- that November 5 may be de dicated to it in the minds of all the Christian people of our com muriity, and that no other group projects will be scheduled for his date. v This year the World Com munity project is "Pack-a-Towel for a Teen-ager." Everyone may help and everyone is invited to qu" dedication services on No vember 5. When cleaning house, put aside i rmy useful articles you don't need ! Lv your own family, that could ; be used by a young person' 14 to ; 21 ears of age. Contact your I lUil I.. Pi-1 --jt BRENEMAN Window Shades Venetian Blinds CALL US FOR VINDOW ADVICE AND PRICES i and APPLIANCE Phone 3136 t5. S y -ft W 7 ii ' vir?Ii i " sf. ,'-' 4M Wll t J 3 4t ( C . '1 nriSfe The whisper of taffeta makes fashion" news , in this suave beauty of a suit! Nippcd-in waistline; flared peplum, jeweled buttons, glove-length sleeves. home church foi instructions on this project. Further information will be printed in the Journal ! from time to time The first article will be entitled "We Need Your Old Clothes." Please watch for it. Miss Maxine Cloidt In Serious Operation Miss Maxine Cloidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt cf this city, underwent a very serious surgical operation on Monday of this week at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha. Miss Cloidt who has been in very poor health for the past two years has been home for the past month after spending some time in Arizona for her health. Her condition has grown in creasingly severe and it was de cided to have an operation on the throat for the removal of a growth from the larynx. The operation has been quite success ful but it will take some time before the patient is improved sufficient to show much change. Three Pennsylvania cities have been the capital of the United States Philadelphia, York and Lancaster. . Look at Your Else Does Your windows are the eyes of your home displaying the charm, comfort and beauty of the room within. Make them ' complete and lovely at low cost with Breneman Venetian Blindb or Shades. ey. Furniture Plattsmouth j Sizes 10-lS. 1 rl I j A Wedding of Well Known Residents Of Plattsmouth The wedding of two of the well known and popular residents of the city, Mrs. Marie Gradoville and Mr. Ivan Gearheart, took place on Wednesday, September 22nd at Papillion, Nebraska. The wedding was very quiet, the bridal couple driving to the Sarpy county city where the marriaffa lines were read by Judge Collins at the Sarpy coun ty court house. x Mr. ar.d Mrs. Gearheart de parted at once for a wedding trip to the Ozark mountain country of Missouri and Arkansas where they will enjoy a honeymoon be fore returning to Plattsmouth. They are to make their home in this city where the bride has made her home for the past thirty years and will be at home to the many warm friends in the community. Mr. Gearheart has been active j in the community affairs as pres ident of ; the local Eagles lodge and is at this time an employe of the Plattsmouth Motors, having been connected with the garage of the company for a period of several years. Shower For Mrs. Rex Carmichael Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Rex Carmichael of .Burr, Nebraska,' were honored I on Sunday by a shower held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Bratlhorst at Burr, in compli ment of their recent marriage. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Louis Baumgurt in entertaining and serving. The young people received many beautiful and useful gifts from the friends that they will enjoy in their new homer The afternoon was spent in the enjoyrnent of games and visiting ! among the members of the group and at a suitable hour refresh ments of sandwiches, angel food cake, jello and coffee was served the members of the party. Those attending the event were: Mr. and Mrs. Fay Car michael, ancf Fay Edward, Mrs. Laura Schelmein, Burr; Mr. and Mrs. John Buchanan and son, John of Cook; Mrs. Mae Mayer, Eldon Mitzner and family, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Surie of Burr, Mrs. Edward Baumgart and chil den, Mrs. Louis Wagner and chil dren, Mrs. C. J. Baumg-art, Thyra Baumgart, Mrs. Fred Baumgart, Sr., Mrs. Bill Hirz and children, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Baumgart all of Plattsmouth. Shower Given For Mrs. Harry Shif fer Jr. Mrs. Harry Shifter, Jr., whose marriage occurred on September 10th, was honored by a group of friends at a miscellaneous show er held on Sunday afternoon, September 26th at the Eagles hall in this city. The hall was decorated with bouquets of the late fall flowers which made a beautiful setting for the event. The serving table held vases of flowers and fall greenery and was centered with a miniature wedding party. Games were played with prizes being award ed the winners of both high and low scores. The bride was the recipient of many lovely gifts which she will cherish in the new home. Delicious refreshments were served at the close of the afternoon by the hostesses, Mrs. John Alexen, Mrs. Harry Shiffer, Sr., Mrs. Tinus Bomberg, Mrs. Homer Lutes and Mrs. Merle Diekman. BLUE BIRDS MEET The Blue Birds held their meeting on September 29th at the home of our leader, Mrs. Vin cent Kelly. The meeting was opened by our president, Mary Sullivan. We gave the Blue Bird Wish and sang our song. We discussed send ing Christmas stockings over seas. We ' made doll rugs. The meeting was adjourned for two weeks. " Nancy Jane Sedlak, secretary. Capture The Full Color of Autumn - WITH A Kodak 35 Camera With Range Finder Color picture taking is a cinch with this fine "miniature." Has Flash Shutter to 1-200, Kodak Anastar -3.5 LUM EN IZED Ljps, and coupled range finder. See it here today. $75.00 plus tax. Schreiner Drug iTKe KicJs WilTJurnpTor Toy French kids, who receive this new hobbyhorse for Christmas, will jump for joj' they'll jump, anyway. A strong spring gives an added bounce. The toy was exhibited at Paris' annual Leptine competition, where 500 inventors showed their latest creations. (Photo by NEA-Acme staff correspondent Rene Henry.) Plattsmouth Deanery Has Fall Meeting The fall convention of the Plattsmouth Deanery of the Catholic diocese of Lincoln, was held Wednesday at the St. Mary's hall at Nebraska City. There was a large attendance of the representatives from the various parishes of the deanery present. Mrs. J. J. Cullen of Avoca is the president, Mrs. Clara Kraft, 1st vice-president; Mrs. Thomas E. Dunbar, Nebraska City, sec ond vce-president; Mrs. Otto Wirth, secretary and Mrs. W. H. Woolcott, Plattsmouth, treasur er; Mrs. C. O. Zaiser, Avoca, corresponding secretary; Mrs. George Millar, auditor; Mrs. George Francis. Nebraska City, historian; Mrs. Joe Waltz, parli amentarian; and Mrs. F. I. Rea, Plattsmouth, chairman of organ ization. The session was called to order by Mrs. Cullen and followed by the advancement of the colors. salute to the cross and salute' ta the flag. ' ' ; The opening prayer was off er-' ed by Father John Kellv cf the St. John's church, Plattsmouth. The address of welcome - to the visitors was given bv Father Al bin Bauer, St. Mary's church of Nebraska City-and the response by Father Ecorzechowski of Dunbar and Julian. The report of war relief serv ices was given by Mrs. F. I. Rea and the report of the Lincoln Diocesan council of Catholic Women was given by Mrs. George Francois and Mrs. F. Burke. Entertainment was furnished by the talented group from the St. Bernard's academy and com prised: Cornet solo, "Whispering Hope" by Gordon Fatzkani; vio lin solo, "Gavotte Rocco" by Gwen Durr; the girl's glee club presented several numbers, "Gay Napoli", "Lass With the Delicate Air" and "Land of the Sky Blue Water", very lovely numbers well given. The address of the convention was by Father Henry Ing-enhorst, of the Paul parish. Father Ingen horst has just returned home from a visit in Germany and his address was one that held the close attention of the auditors as he told of his experiences in that troubled country, the many reas ons why it is impossible at this time to secure peace for the suf fering peoples of that nation. Father Ingenhorst stated "justice is justice ana we cannot enslave any nation with ' impunity", pleading for "justice and equal ity for this unhappy country of Germany. "He pointed out that "peace can come only when jus tice comes". The meeting closed with" the Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament by father Albin Bauer. Those attending the Deanery from the St. John's parish were Mrs. Edward Berlette, president of the altar society, Mrs. John Bergmann, Mrs. Louis Amato, Mrs. F. I. Jtea, Mrs. Fred Feld housen, Mrs. W. H. Woolcott, Father John Kelly. From the Holy Rosary parish the following were in attendance Mrs. Harvey Meisinger, Mrs. Charles Janda, Mrs. Hermie Svoboda and Father Edward C Tuchek. ' Mr. and Mrs. John Jorgerrsen who have been visiting at their sons home at Wasau, Wisconsin stopped on their way back home to visit with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Toman and to take in the Korn Karnival, left for their ranch home in Dawes county. : TtEAD THE JOURNAL ! THE LATEST IN MEWS. FOR Calendar j Friday, October 1 Chapter F., PEO will meet on Friday evening at 7:45 at the home of Mrs. P. T. Heineman. Monday, October 4 Plattsmouth Woman's Club Membership Tea, Monday even ing, October 4 at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Karl Grosshans. Tuesday, October 5th The Catholic Daughters of America will meet at 8 p.m. at the St. John's hall for a business session. Friday, October 1st The Navy Mothers will meet at 2 o'clock with Mrs. "H. H. Fitch. Entertains At Bridge Luncheon Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen was hostess cn Wednesday afternoon at a very charmingly arranged bridc-luncheon at the Rainey Coffee shop. Roses were used in .the table decorations to add to the beauty of the settings. r.' of high score. Mrs. J. A. Donelan, secord and Mrs. Verna Goos the third honors. St. John's Guild Monday Evening The St. Johns Guild of the St. John's church met at the hall on Main street Monday evening i with a very fine attendance of the members and a most interest ing meeting. The ladies spent the time in sewing and visiting until the close of the evening when a de licious luncheon was served by the hostesses. Miss Lucille Meis- infe-r. Mrs. Raymond Haith and Mrs. Howard Nord. ' ENTERTAINS AT DINNER Mrs. R. A. Bates entertained at dinner on Tuesday evening at the Pine Room of the Rainey Coffee Shop when her guests were Mrs. Eva Recce, and Mrs! Inez Baylor of Akron, Colorado, Mrs. Mabel Cummins and Mrs. Etta Gorder. The first hospital in America was founded in Philadelphia, the Pennsylvania Hospital. Don't Forget Walgreen's lc SALE NOW at the Cass Drug. Wi ffm CASS THEATRE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. Last time Thur., Sept. 30 Rita Hayworth & Larry Parks "DCWN TO EARTH" Edgar Kennedy comedy and Novelty Fri. & Sat., Oct. 1 and 2 Roy Rogers "UNDER CALIFORNIA STARS J Action with roaring Six-Guns , and Richard Arlen and Jean Rogers "SPEED TO SPARE" Tough, Taunt Drama of the men who rule the highways! "Superman" Serial Mat. Sat. 2:30, Nights 7 and 9:30 Sun. & Mort., Oct. 3 and 4 Jean Arthur & Marlene Dietrich "A FOREIGN AFFAIR" The Queen of comedy in a de lirious affair to keep you laugh ing! j Latest News Iat. Sun. Nights 7 and 9:15 Fred Drucker And Wife Hold Golden Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Drucker, who were married September 14, 1893 in Plattsmouth, cele bated their golden, wedding anni versary recently, withXa family reunion in Portland, where they make their home. A highlight of the occasion was a reception held at Norse Hall there, with 100 guests attending. The couple's seven daughters and one son were present. They are Mrs. Ted Vog't, Bend Ore gon; Mrs. Al Teninga, Chicago, Illinois; Mrs. Jake Wahl, Mrs. Ray Lusher and Fred W. Druck er, Portland, Oregon; Mrs. Clar ence Corey, McCook, Nebraska; Mrs. Wayne Shepard, Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Larry Milli gan, San Diego, California. Among other relatives partici pating were two brothers and a sister of Mrs. Drucker, Joe and Con Grebe and Mrs. Arthur Alexander, Sr., and a sister-in-law, Mrs. George Grebe, and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Mrs. Mable .Lu sher, ol Lincoln, Nebraska was also a guest. At the reception, refreshments were served from z table attrac tively decorated with gold acces sories, and centered with a large rwedding cake, topped with a bride and groom figurine. A group of Portland relatives as sisted. Mrs. Hans Gruetter pour ed, and Mrs. Pete Buzales served the cake. They are nieces of Mrs. Drucker. Mrs. Phil Heim had charge of the gifts, and a grand daughter, Miss Marilyn Wahl kept the guest book. Another affair in which imme. ' diate family members participat- j ed was an outdoor breaktast, given September 14 by Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Drucker at their new home af 6216 NE Thirty- first Avenue. The Golden.weds make their home at 4923 NE 16th Avenue, in Portland. After they were married, they lived in Platts mouth until 1900, when they moved to Seward, Nebraska. In 1908 they bought a farm near Eustis, where they lived until 1930, when they returned to Staplehurst, Nebraska. Tn 1936 Plattsmouth again became their home. Mr. Drucker served on the police force until they moved to Portland in 1942. WITH THE D1ETRIM PLAN Small tasteless capsules, easy to-fake, together with com rl e directions. Contains n( dangerous drugs or chemicals $"i49 25-DAY f. SUPPLY SCHREINER DRUG PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. : Jf w ft L'-t.,...ta i . .., - I SELECT THE THINGS YOU NEED FOR THE BABY FROM OUR STORE 30"x54" Baby Beds $1895 28,,x52" Baby Innerspring 12.95 Baby Buggy 16.95 Teeter Babe . . ...... 4.95 Baby Pen : ...... 13!S0 Baby Car Seat 2.50 Baby Bassinet 7.95 High Chairs 6.95 Baby Stroller . 11.95 Baby Swing 2.50 118 South Sixth St. BIRTHS bfcns Born to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mockenhaupt, Manley, a son, Sunday, September 2Gth at the St. Mary's hospital, Nebraska City. 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