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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, May 5, 1949 Just Poppy Sale Proves A Great Success vThe sale of memorial poppies sponsored by the American Le gion Auxiliary in this city, proved a;very great success and a sum of; $365 will be realized as the re sult of the effort of the ladies and the young folks that assist ed in the conduct of the sale. fThe salesmen were out early hi the morning with the poppies that were made by patients at the U. S. Veterans hospitals over the country and these met with roady sale by those who wished it t 4 H4 i n ! 5 MAKE YOUR NEW WASHING MACHINE A NORGE Late model white porcelain washers made to sell at i SI 39.50 Just two machines left in stock for only -i SI 09.50 each Furniture PHONE 3110 I WHAT'S IN A NAME? Our regular ads may be worth $2 or more if it is your name or phone number that was drawn and : appears in one of our advertisements. $2 00 This Week! WINNER LAST WEEK C. W. STOEHR B GRADUATION GIFTS ii GIRLS BOYS Lady Buxton Billfolds Sheaffer Pens Nylon Brush Sets Manicure Sets Colognes ana Perfumes Perfume Sets Dresser Sets DuBarry Kits Portable Typewriter A FEW OF MANY SUGGESTIONS O Every Day Needs Jergcns Lotion 47c Odorono 39c Hinds Cream Lotion 25c Neet Cream Hair Remover 25c Egg Shampoo $1.00 Pacquins Hand Cream 49c Gstrex Tonic Tablets Kclynos Tooth Paste Nyko Bridge Brushes Epsom Salts, 5-lbs Stim-U-dents Swan Soap, large size Old Spice Shave Lotion Special Rural Arsenate Lead, 4-Ibs Weed-Nc-More Valko Tablets Ren-O-Sal Roost Paint Stop Pick Split Action Chick Worm Louse Powder ' Dip, Vz -Gallon y. 50 DDT Powder, 1-lb Z 50 DDT Powder, 3-lbs r Intesterol Buy The Best Get Sealtest io-Gallon of Ice Cream, $1.07 and Dipper. $1.35 Both for $1.79 : IS P3 F1 O 3 33 Dial 241 to do their part in remembrance of those whose lives are now em braced within the walls of a hos pital. MR. AND MRS. AUGUST KIEF Mr. and Mrs. August Kief were in the city this week, called here by the death of an uncle of Mrs. Kief, Peter J. Hild hTey at tended the services and also visited here at the home of Mr. Kief, Peter J. Hild. They at Kief and the other relatives and friends. Use Journal Want Ada 126 South 6th Street Electric Razors Kodaks Wrist Watches Sheaffer Pens Ball Point Pens Billfolds Gillette Razors Key Holders Courtley Sets Binoculars $1.00 25c 45c 39c 35c 15c SO $1.00 Needs 98c $1.00 50c - $1.00 - $2.00 $1.10 - $2.35 - $4.20 $1.00 and $1.75 40c Tablets $1.00 25c and 50c $1.00 85c $2.35 ...$1.35 W WW W ' Stock-Gaebel Wedding Held at Murdock Miss Joyce E. Stock, daughter ! Murdock, became the wife of Lee Rau A. Gaebel of Louisville Sunday evening, May 1st, 1949, at the Evangelical United Breth ren church at Murdock. The double ring ceremony performed by Rev. C. E. Nich- t ols, pastor of the church took ; place at 7:30 In the presence of about 175 guests before an al tar decorated with baskets of gladioli and garden flowers. Miss Clarice Gaebel, sister of the groom and Miss Lucille Karkland, friends of the bride, dressed in white formals, light ed the candles. Verle Stock, cousin of the bride, sang "Because" and "The Lord's Prayer." Mrs. Ruben Stock, organist, played a pre lude of sacred selections before the ceremony and then as she began Lohengrin's Wedding March, the bride entered with her father who gave her in marriage. She wore a dress of satin made with a sweetheart neckline and a three-yard train. Her finger-tip veil was held" in place by a sweetheart tiara of net trimmed with lilies of the valley. She carried a bouquet of white roses centered with an orchid. Miss Lucille Gaebel, sister of the groom was maid of honor, wearing a colonial styled dress of lilac made with a hooped skirt. She carried an arm bou quet of pink carnations. The bridemaids. Miss Faith Rieke and Mrs. Delmar Denison, both of Lincoln, wore gowns similar to that of the maid of honor, only of yellow. Their bouquets were of daisies. All wore sweet heart headdresseses of net. Arlo Stock, brother of the bride, was best man. Lloyd Braack, brother-in-law of the groom, and Marcus Stock, cous in of the bride were groomsmen. Ushers were Richard Stock. brother of the bride, Virgil Streich, cousin of the bride, both of Murdock, and William Gaebel, cousin of the groom. All of the men wore boutonnieres of carnations. Charles Eckery. cousin of the bride was ring bearer. The bride's mother wore a dress of pink crepe with brown accessories. Mrs. Gaebel, moth er of the groom, wore navy blue floral silk with navy accessor ies. Both wore corsages of gar denias with red rose buds. After the ceremony the bride's parents gave a reception for the guests in the church parlors. Refreshments were served from a lace covered table centered with a three-tier wedding cake. Mrs. Lloyd Braack, sister of the groom, cut and served the cake and Dorothy Wendt poured the coffee. Waitresses were the Misses Letha Brunkow. Lillie Klemme and Marilyn Schmidt, all of Murdock. Mrs. Betty Sohl had charge of the guest book. The young couple left for a short wedding trip, the bride wearing a lavender suit with white accessories and a lavend er orchid. They will be at home in about two weeks at the home of the groom's parents, where Mr. Gae bel is engaged in farming. Wesleyan Group Entertains Here The Nebraska Wesleyan Uni versity road show made Platts mouth a visit on Sunday and while here were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry White, whose son. Kenneth White, is a member of the group of entertainers. The party arrived in the city at 1:20 and enjoyed the after noon in visiting at the attractive white home on high school hill. They were joined here by Miss Beverly Brubacher, of Murray, May Queen at Wesleyan. and the liancee of Ed Kugler, member of the Plainsmen cast, Mrs. Allan White, Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Wil liams and daughter. The group, some seventeen in number, were entertained at a lovely 6 o'clock dinner at the White home, later going to the First Methodist church where at 8 o'clock they presented the playlet, "Clean Beasts by Seven," adelightful religious drama that was most delightfully presented by the cast. Those attending felt amply repaid in the artistic presentation by the members of the group. Visiting With Texas Relatives Mr. and Mrs. Mntnr t ttii have been enjoying a visit of several days with their son and daughter-in-law,. Mr. and Mrs". Dick S. Hall and baby daughter at Borger, Texas. They made thfe trip by car and enjoyed the 'trip very much and taking in the many places of interest in -that section of the country. Sgt. and Mrs. Dwain Snyder entertained at dinner Sunday for Mrs. Paul Jones. Talented Norse Girls 1 gM8S&g&$Bt l &&$&&-i jl&t sWMwt wf W! The above are the two charming exchange students from Oslo, Norway, who are studying at Midland college, Fremont, and were here the past week as guests at the Rotary Ann tea, given by Mrs. J. Howard Davis and Mrs. Orville Nielsen at the Nielsen home. They also appeared at the program of the Rotary club. Miss Kari Bjerke, seated at the piano, is an accomplished musician and gave several selections for the guests, while Miss Berit Fok stad. her companion spoke very delightfully of life in their native land and the customs and habits of life of the Norse people. Photo by Chriswiser. Junior Woman's Club Banquet Monday Night In a beautiful May Day set- I ed to the queen. With the pre ting. the, Junior Women's Club j senting of many gifts to the held their annual banquet at j queen, the program was brought the Methodist church, Monday to a close, evening. May 9. j The members and their guests !i i t u n were invited into the beautifully -"Urch Women tiOld decorated dining room by the ' Meeting on Friday committee in charge. The dec- , orations were profuse and love- Fifty women of the Platts ly, reflecting much credit and mouth Counci of Church Worn work to the committee compos- i en gathered at the First Chnst ed of Vera Lewis, general chair- I Jn "fch on Friday afternoon man; chairman; Marjorie Amato Rachel Grove, Irene Furse, Ruth Ann Davenport, Mildred Arn, Marie Horn, Louise Keiderhng. The tables were decorated with two beautiful May poles and a center piece of spring flowers. Nosegays with rose buds in pastel colors served as the program and menu. The room was decorated in the beautiful pastel colors, with six May poles to blend with the tables. The menu was: Fruit Cocktail Baked Ham Parsleyed Potatoes Whole Kernel Corn Lime Salad Rolls Jelly Butter Strawberry Short Cake Mints Coffee The dinner was prepared by the Gleners circle of the Meth odist church and was very de licious. Mrs. June Vailery, program chairman, introduced the guests, Mrs. L. B. Dalton, second vice president of first district; Mrs. Delbert Lindsey of Union, coun ty president; Mrs. Kent Bal four, Nehawka, county secre tary; Esther Donat, county vice- president; Mrs. L. W. Egenber- ber, distrrict treasurer; Sophia Wolever, retiring resident of the Senior Women's Club; and Mrs. Philip Hirz, in-coming Senior president. Past Presidents present were: Mrs. 'Esther Donat, Wilhelmina Henricksen. Mrs. Vallery presented Shirley Jacobs, who extended her thanks to all the members for helping make her year a success. Shir ley presented gifts to the Vice- President, Mrs. Friest, Secretary, Louise Huebner and Treasurer, Norma Spidell. Mrs. L. B. Daltcn, S3Cond Viice-President, installed the officers for the coming year. They were as follows: Vera Lewis, President; Shirley May abb, Vice-President; Naomi Day, Treasurer; Donna Rhoden, Sec retary. The rest of the evening the ladies were entertained by a fine radio program. June Val lery was in charge and the fol lowing high school boys took part in the delightful program: Commercial announcers, Ray Hild, Manfred Moritz; news broadcaster, Gary Hild; Cousin Prunetta and Her Setting Up Exercises, Ella Thun; Master of ceremonies in the selection cf the Queen of the May, Dick Gerbeling and his assistant, Cy ril Kocian. Five ladies were se lected from the audience by having submitted the best wish es. From these, Miss Norma Spi dell was selected and crowned ' queen of the May. The queen - was escorted to her throne and six small children performed a May pole dance for her. The children were Joey Am. Lura Jean Davenport, Nancy Keider ling, Howard Eloe, Connie Diggs, I Clark Davenport. The famous ! radio singer, John White. croon- business meeting and tea. Mrs. J. Howard Davis open ed the worship service, Mrs. Richard Schade sang accom panied by her mother, Mrs. E. C. Giles. The address of the after noon was given by Rev. George Swiney. pastor of the church. Mrs. Ray Herring sang, accom panied by Mrs. Ferd Nolte. The group elected new officers for the year who comprised: President, Mrs. Lester Dalton; Vice-Presidents, Mrs. Howard Wiles, Mrs. Richard Beverage, Mrs. Henry Born; Treasurer, Mrs. P. T. Hcineman; Secretary. Mrs. Clovis Day. After the business meeting the ladies were served tea by Mrs. Rex Young and Mrs. Phil Rihn. Mrs. Hovel also gave several organ numbers during the after noon for the meeting. The benediction was given by Mrs. E. J. Moritz. MAKRIFD AT CORT HOUSE Wednesday evenins at liis chambers in the Cass county court house. Acting County Judge Richard Peck read the marriage lines for Gilbert C. Edmunds of Nehawka and Vir ginia E. Clark of Auburn. The wedding service was wit nessed by Gilbert Edmunds and Mrs. Edmunds of Nehawka, parents of the groom. Sell It Thru Journal Want Ads. Last Time Thursday, May 12 Double Feature Alexis Smith and R. Douglas "DECISION OF CHRISTOPHER IJLAKE" and "THE ROOSEVELT STORY" Fri. and Sat., May 13-14 Dick Powell and Jane Greer "STATION WEST" a big outdoor special. Disney Cartoon My Pal and "CONGO BILL" Serial Matinee Saturady 2:30 Nights 7:00 - 9:30 Sun. and Mon., May 15-16 Bob Hope and Jane Russell "THE PALEFACE" All Technicolor feature with Wild Injuns galore! Color Cartoon and News Mat. Sun. 2:30 - Nghts 7:00-9:15 ClI 1 Calendar Thursday, May 12 The Cass County Farm Bu reau is sponsoring a square dance and card party on Thurs day evening, May 12, at the Louisville city hall. All members are urged to attend and bring sandwiches or cookies. The Sunbonnet Garden club will meet on Thursday, May 12 at the home of Mrs. Ethel Hen nings. The Knights of Columbus will hold their meeting on Thurs day, May 12 at the Holy Rosary church. Benediction will be fol lowed by the business meeting. A lecture by Frank McGrath of , Omaha will be given at 9 o'clock ! and to which the public is in vited. Promenade Locale, Cass Coun ty Voiture 1218 40 & 8 at 8 p. m. at club rooms. Grand Chef Frank N. Behrends di Nebraska will be present. Thursday, May 12 Meeting of the Auxiliary of the VFW on Thursday evening, May 12, at 8 o'clock. Friday, May 13 Chapter F., P.E.O., will meet with Mrs. Ella Wiles, Friday, May 13 at 2:30 p. m. The Plattsmouth Navy Moth ers club will hold an anniver sary luncheon Friday, May 13 at 1 o'clock at the Methodist church with guests from Oma ha, Council Bluffs and Red Oak, Iowa. The speaker will be Mrs. J. H. Weaver of Omaha, who was on the Mary Foster tour of Europe. .Monday, May IS Plattsmouth Garden Club will hold a Flower Show at the dining room of Hotel Plattsmouth, Mon day afternoon at 2:30. Tuesday, May 17 The Degree of Honor will meet with Mrs. James Bulin at 2 p. m. Rose Marie Thompson Honored at Shower The home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thompson was the scene of a very attractive miscellan eous shower the last of the week in honor of their daughter. Rose Marie, whose marriage to Mr. Roy Miller, of Stella, took place on Sunday, March 8th at 3 p. m. The hostesses for the shower were Lela Thompson and Lona Reinke. The guest, of honor received many very ! attractive gifts in honor of the event that she will enjoy in the new home. Mr. and Mrs. Miller are plan ning on making their home at Omaha in the future. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH (On the Plattsmouth-Louisville road). Sunday. May 15th: 9:30 Sunday school. 10:30 a. m.. Mother's day ser vice postponed from last Sun day. Watermelons are 92 per cent water. more Gir IS SHE COLLEGE BOUND? Give dresses a plenty. One never has enough. She'll love every one you give her from our stock. ALSO CHOOSE FROM Sweaters Jackets and Skirts O Shirts and Blouses IS SHE TO VACATION? Give Play Clothes O Shorts Slacks e Play Suits O Anklets GIVES DINNER PARTY Archie Stull and Mrs. Velvia Keller entertained at dinner on ounaay ai me iarm nome nortn t mtt, 1. , of Plattsmouth where a group of the relatives had gathered for the event. Those attending were: Darlene Keller, DeWayne Keller, Donna Keller of Plattsmouth, Mr. and ROUGH GOING HILLS ARE LIKE LAWNS hard iiuiiuit IX IUI Lll long. Our cash loan plan short work of your financial prob lem. Stop in! Mutual Finance Co. A MONEY SERVICE YOU'LL LIKE! the sutQsf yet f - f for only Proudest graduates wear new Hamiltons, the fine watches every graduate hopes to own. Truly a fine watch . . . fine all the way through. It's America's Finest Graduation Gift Prica IncWts Ftdarol To ' G rove. f ... .j4 522S jm ,ha1 --tmmmmmmsm "Be Considerate please" IF YOU'RE GIVING TO A r a d ii a t e IS SHE TO BE WED? 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