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THE PLATTSWOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, December 9, 1948 Society and Just Dial 241 Odd Fellows Treat Rebekahs to Banquet The Odd Fellows entertained the Rebekahs at a 7 o'clock banquet at the I. O. O. F. hall Monday evening, December 7. Seventy-five guests were pre sent to enjoy the food prepared and served by the men. The menu consisted of mash ed potatoes, roast beef, brown gravy, buttered beets. Chef's salad, Parker House rolls, cele ry sticks, fruit jello, chocolate cake and coffee. At the close of the banquet the following program was given: A piano solo, "Christmas Bells, by Mrs. Joe J. 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READ THE JOURNAL FOR THE LATEST IN NEWS. a A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A $3.95 to 5.95 f.. ..$5.95 $1.50 to $6.95 $6.95 to $14.95 $3.95 to $9.50 $3.95 to $22.50 s ft A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A a : A A A A ? A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A f Phone 260 a Furniture Eagles istnct Meeting and Convention SUNDAY, DECEMBER Eagles Hall - Plattsmouth ALL MEMBERS URGED TO C. D. of A. Hold Christmas Party Tuesday Night The members of the local court of the Catholic Daugh ters of America held their Christmas party Tuesday even ing at the attractive home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred I. Rea in the north part of the city, and was very largely attended. For the occasion the home had been most attractively dec orated with the Christmas theme predominating through the rooms, featuring the large Christmas tree, greenery and the candles to lend their touch to the holiday atmosphere. The many and lovely gifts were placed on the tree from where they were distributed to the members of the group in the exchange of presents. To heighten the Christmas spirit, Santa Claus appeared on the scene with the jolly laugh of the holiday season, to greet the ladies. There was a very large number of gifts received that will be sent to the St. Thomas orphange at Lincoln to bright en the holiday season of the little ones. The ladies enjoyed the even ing at cards with Mrs. John Bergman winning the bridge prize, Mrs. Helen Svoboda prov ing the winner in pinochle, and Mrs. Philip Lepert the winner of the rummy prize. A special feature of the eve ning was the singing of the Christmas carols by the mem bers of the group, with Miss Josephine Warga accompany ing the singers with the piano accordian. The luncheon prepared and served by the hostesses, was a fitting climax of the most de lightful time. The hostesses comprised Mrs. Rea, Mrs. Harold Lebens, Mrs. W. H. Wolcott, Mrs. Camille Swoboda and Mrs. Helen Smith. A guest of the evening was Mrs. Ambrose Forkenbrock, who has recently moved to this city. Keentimers Plan for Holiday Parties The Keentime club of this city is planning a number of dancing parties for the holiday season when a large number of the young people, home from the colleges and universities will be able to join. The first of the dancing par ties will be held on Wednesday, December 22 at the V. F. W. club rooms. This will be in the nature of a dress up party. The second of the parties will be held on Wednesday, De cember 29 and will be a formal party to which all of the stu dents that are home, as well as former Keentime members are to be invited to participate. These social events promise to be the highlights of the holi day season for the teen age , group in the city and a very I large attendance is expected at both events. Early spring cultivation is the most effective method of kill ing wild oats. 12th ATTEND - 1 i r i2 " ' . if. 5 s8 -if Mrs. John George Speck, who before her marriage on Satur day, November 27, was Miss Le Von Gansener, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gansemer of near Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Speck are now at home to their friends in this city. Photo by Chriswiser. Westminister Fellowship Is Organized The Westminister Fellowship Group, composed of young peo ple of high school age, met on Sunday evening at the First Presbyterian church for reor ganization for the work of the church. The event was in the nature of a rally supper served in the Fellowship room of the church, the table being beautifully ar ranged with candles down the center of the table while at each place were small individ ual snowball cakes, lit by small candles, making a very attrac tive scene. The menu comprised: Chicken Pic - Potato Chips Cranberries Christmas Molded Jello Hot Rolls - Butter - Jelly Individual Snowball Cakes The group elected the officers for the year to start their ac tivities and the following were chosen: President Janis Schmidt mann. Vice-President Joan Cecil.' Secretary-Treasurer M a r lene Albert. Program Chairman Delbert Albin. V Miss J.fary J- Kramer of the high school was elected as the' sponsor of the group. The parents committee se lected Mill assist the young people in their program and to care for the serving of the var ious treats to be held. This com mittee comprises: Mrs. T. I. Friest. Mrs. Alice Sharpnack. Mrs. Guy White, Pearle Staats. Mrs. W. H. Schmidtmann. Dr. and Mrs. H. G. McClusky were guests of the group and to enjoy the fine dinner. Four Mile Club Has Business Meet The Four Mile Club held their December meeting at the home of Mrs. William Starkjohn with Mrs. John Wehrbcin and Mrs. Martha Weiss associate host esses. There w ere eighteen members and two visitors in attendance. The club held the election of officers for the year and the following were named: President, Mrs. Frank Bierl; vice-president, M r s. Leonard Stoehr; secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Tina Born; news reporter, Mrs. Philip Kehn. The Christ mas party was held following the business session. One of the charter members, Mrs. Earl Becker, was invited to join the gave a book review, "The Red gav a book review, "The Red Chair Waits," a Chinese story that was very much enjoyed by all of the ladies. A delicious lunch was served by the host esses. The January meeting will be ! held at the home of Mrs. Fred Noiting writh the new officers presiding. Nehawka Methodist Youth to Hold Meet There will be a sub-district rally of the Methodist youth group at the Nehawka Meth odist church on Sunday even ing. December 12th at 7:30. The towns in this group will comprise the young people of the churches at Plattsmouth, Weeping Water, Nebraska City, Union, Wyoming and Nehawka. John Godbey, student at the Nebraska Wesleyan university, will be the main speaker and will have a message well worth while for those who attend. In addition to the address there will be a varied program to add to the pleasures of the occasion. The Nehawka group is under the sponsorship of Mrs. Stuart Schlichtemeier. A n e w rickettsial disease which broke out in a New York city housing development has been isolated by the United States Public Health Service and eiven the provisional name of "rickettsialpox". Woman's Club Christmas Party Monday Evening Thr Ptnttsmmith Woman's club held their Annual Christ-' mas party at the home of Miss ! Barbara Gering Monday even ing. The meeting was opened with the regular business ssesion. Re ports of the secretary and treas urer were heard and approved. Devotions were led by Mrs. E. C. Williams with scripture read ing and prayer m keeping with the Christmas season. A eift offering was taken to be sent to the Veteran's hospital at Lincoln for Christmas pres ents to the Veterans at the hos pital. The club had previously voted to make up baskets for needy families and it was announced that these donations be left at Lugsch Cleaners. Mrs. Etta Gorder had charge of the program for the evening, and nresented first a very inter esting article on History of Christmas in Other Lands, tell ing of the customs and different ways the Christmas season is celebrated. Everyone enjoyed very much the singing of Christmas carols, lead by Mrs. R. B. Hayes with Mrs. Williams at the piano. Be fore singing each song Mrs. Gorder told something of the composers of the words and mu sic of the songs and the par ticular circumstances of their writing. Mrs. Haves said that "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing" has been selected by the National Woman's clubs as their song of the mohth. To close the musical part of the program Mrs. R. B. Hayes sang as her solo, "O Holy Night" which was given in her usual gracious manner. The gift ex change followed. At the close of the meeting de licious refreshments were served by the Social committee, Mrs. J. G. McMaken, Mrs. Harry Walters. Mrs. C. M. Davenport, Mrs. Al Nierste. Mrs. Alpha Mauzy, Mrs. Phil Hirz. Mrs. Guy Griffin and Mrs. R. B. Keller. The club greatly appreciated the hospitality of Miss Genng. Book Review Series Closes on Tuesday The Plattsmouth public will have the opportunity of enjoy ing another of the fine book reviews given by Beatrice Hoel Farrell, of Omaha, on next Tuesday evening, December 14th at 8 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church. This will be the last in the series that Mrs. Farrell is presenting. The book selected for review is "The Haunted Bookshop" by Christopher Morely, one of the popular pieces of literature of the past year, one that is very cleverly presented by Mrs. Far rell. It will be a real treat to those who have had the pleas ure of hearing the other num bers in this series of programs. Attend Woman's Club Luncheon at Union Mrs. L. B. Dalton, second vice president of the first district of the Nebraska Federation of Woman's club, with Mrs. Louis Ward Egenberger, first district treasurer, were at Union Tues day where they were guests of the Union Woman's club. The occasion was the annual Christmas party of the club and was quite largely attended by - the members and their guests. IIEUE FROM UNION Mr. and Mrs. Roy Becker of Union were in the city Tuesday to spend a few hours visiting and attending to some trading. While in th city Mr. and Mrs. Becker were callers at the Jour nal to renew their subscription to the paper. We'll make up os many Phofo-Greefing Cards as you need with your own snapshot printed on them. Sfop in today and select the design you jpanl. CHRISWISER STUDIOS - Dial 216 Ul Main St. Platlsmoulh Vse Journal Want Ads. v f ! ks m f jtfr BIRTHS Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walden of this city, a son, Tuesday, December 7 th at the Immanuel hospital at Omaha. The baby weighed six pounds, fourteen ounces. He has been named Dale Roland. Mrs. Wal den is the former Mildred Cacy. Daughter Born to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Stewart, Greenwood, a daugh ter, Cherlyne Frances, Novem ber 28 at Lincoln. Born to Dr. and Mrs. John Stuart Egenberger a daughter, Saturday, December 4th at the St. Catherine's hospital, Oma ha. Dr. Egenberger is a former resident here and Mrs. Egen berger the former Katherine Heafey of Nebraska City. Mrs. Anna Heafey of Nebraska City is grandmother of the little one. Audrey Dow Shows Fine Recovery The many friends and asso ciates of Miss Audrey Dow, de puty in the office of the regis ter of deeds, will be pleased to learn that she is doing fine after her operation on Monday at the Methodist hospital at Omaha. 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