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(Opal E. Wallick) Miss Marne Rasmussen prin cipal of Beal and Pickering schools in Omaha was here vis iting with her brother, Mr. Chris Rasmussen and wife last Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Merling Fern- baugh and Joyce went to Lin coln Sunday to visit with Mrs. Margaret Litten, Mrs. Fern baugh's grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Baty were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Hammond. Anderson Studios of Lincoln were in Weeping Water, Monday, taking pictures at the school for the 1950 annual, "The War rior." Pupils of the grades will be able to purchase individual Real Estate LOANS! 5 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for each monthly payment. Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. YOUR DOING If it's stopped up or leaking, it needs immediate at tention. Let us have our experts go over it . . . They'll have it back to "factory efficiency' in no time. Drive in today! "We Cater to Your Car!" DOWN TOWN MOTORS HUDSON SALES & SERVICE 125 South 5th Phone 3119 clock of her .electric tango controls the cooking of the turkey, the pics and all her other delectable Thanksgiving specials, And Mother's ftor-dinner" work will be less than ever before. Pots and pans are easier to clean when you cook electnea ly, and the gleaming white enamel of your electric range stays spotless. This Thanks giving and every holiday will .-be brighter, happier-thanks to better eating, better living which are electrically yours. . pictures besides the class pic tures that they are usually of fered. Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dotys, a birthday dinner in honor of Mr. Eugene Colbert, was held with the family all present. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Colbert, Sue and Dorothy, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Colbert, Bob and Jim, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Heneger and Reg inald Colbert, a grandson, met to congratulate Mr. Colbert on his birthday anniversary. Last Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bickford and children went to Union to spend the day with Mrs. Bickford's mother, Mrs. Emma Morton. Mrs. C. E. Pool and Hazel went to Lincoln last Friday to be with Miss Eloise Pool and to attend the game on Satur day. Mrs. Pearl Martin, of Omaha, was a guest at the J. M. Ranney home over the last week end. During Mrs. Martin's visit here Mrs. Ranney invited Miss Villa Jameson and Mrs. Sarah Spohn as her guests also. Mrs. Leonard Webster (Beu lah Bobbitt) and Mrs. Carol Barber (Helen Bobbitt) of Man ibus, N. Y., came Wednesday for an overnight stay with a for mer schoolmate, Mrs. Leonard Doty.. They were enroute to Milford to visit their brother, Ed, and family. Roger Bickford was home Sun day from Fremont, where he has been transferred to repre sent the Easterling Silver Com pany as field supervisor. Over Armistice Day holiday IS IT ITS JOB? will freedom guests while sSJ Mr. and Mrs. DeCreane and Marianne accomapnied by Mrs. Owen Welch and Virginia drove to Missouri, where they left Mrs. Welch and Virginia at St. Jo seph to visit her mother, Mrs. E. M. Talbott, and Mr. and Mrs. Alvin farmer. The DeCranes drove on to Brookfield, where they visited with Mr. and Mrs. George R. McGregor, parents of Mrs. DeCraene. Coming back from their trip they were guests of the Alvin Farmers for din ner Sunday evening. Monday at school the high school students were given the opportunity to hear the story of escape from Czechoslovakia by a scholarship student from Hastings college. One of two brothers who escaped the iron curtain by traveling on skis dur ing the daytime only-the night travel being too dangerous. No maps were used and since the border line is so very irregular they discovered several times that they had crossed to safety only to cross right back into j enemy territory again. On De ! cember 31, 1948, they finally es- to the American zone. While in Luxemburg France, they receiv ed the scholarship to Hastings college. Having been in the U. S. only two months he apologiz ed for not being able to express himself readily. Giving his im pression of his first football game be said he couldn't under stand why everyone kept yelling "get that guy" or "hit 'em hard er." The whole student body was thrilled over the talk and j many of them were heard to say I "I could listen to him talk all afternoon." Clyde, of Omaha, and Neil Rice, of Lincoln, were home over the week end with their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rice. Incidentally they expected to get in on a little hunting trip. Monday evening six advanced scouts from Troop 220 went to Alvo for an investiture service which was held at the Methodist church. A fine group assembled to watch the ceremony as giv en by Terry Bickford, John Stone, Delano Amick, Dale Gray, Jphn Everett and Lanny Lud wick. Mr. Bob Gray and Mr. Marion Stone accompanied the scouts to Alvo. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Noell and Miss Betty Noell went to Gret na to visit wtih Mr. and Mrs. Jack Noell. Bank examiners were in town this week checking the Nebras ka State Bank. Mrs. Herbert Ratnour. city city librarian, spent a very busy day Monday. Being National Book Week several of the grades decided they would visit the library with the result that four More Mothers now enjoy new on "Festive Days '.This'.yeir, more than ever before,' modern, automatic electric ranges will do the hard work of preparing the traditional "turkey 'n trimmings" because more electric ranges are in use today than ever before in history. Mother went be too tired of booking to enjoy the Thanksgiving feact. Chances are tv.2 will help entertain T the automatic timer grades made the inspection trip. Mrs. DeCraene with her first grade, Miss Fieke with her third graders, Miss Ellis and the fourth grade and Mrs. LaRue the sixth grade. On Wednesday, Miss Fern Dougherty took the fifth grade. Miss Spohn went last week. On Monday, Mrs. Rat nour reports that 204 books were taken out and the attendance for that day was 96. Posters that had been made by the grade pupils were used to adver tise the Book Week Observance. The first, practice of the school dance band was held on Monday evening at the school in preparation for the football dance which will be held next week. A football queen is to be chosen for the evening festiv ities. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hanlan were Plattsmouth business vis itors Monday. Miss Marjory Porter who had been visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. R. C. Porter and family for the holiday week end returned to her teaching Storm Lake, Iowa, Sunday eve ning. Mr. and Mrs. Porter took her to Omaha to the Union sta tion and they went to visit with Mr. Glenn Pickerell, superin tendent of the Underwood school. One of the nicest of Weeping Water's observance was the "Sunset Service" held .at the Methodist church last Friday evening. Honoring their guests from the town, who had reach ed the age of seventy and over, at a dinner and program is an annual affair for the church, and also one that is looked for ward to with utmost anticipa tion by all concerned. About 60 guests were present at the 12th meeting. The regular Fellow ship dinner was held-in connec tion with the Sunset Service, which swelled the crowd to 170 persons attending the event. Rev B. N. Kunkel, retired minister, now living in Nehawka, was a special guest, having been the speaker at the first meeting, which was held in 1937 and which originated with the late Rev. W. D. Lenker. Tables were 111 Duck Hunting.., Experience Counts Duck hunting looks easy, but any old timer can tell you it took him a long time to learn. He will tell you he learned more in one season from experienced duck hunters vhan in years of hunting alone. Likewise, the knowledge of experienced tavern men is being passed along to the younger operators through out the state. A trained man, employed by the Nebraska Division, U. S. Brewers Foundation, travels the state, relaying the experi ence of older .owners to the new coiners in the industry. Thus, Nebraska beer retail ers are learning how to do a better job for themselves, . and for their community all in the public interest. NEBRASKA DIVISION United States Bretcers Foundation 710 Firt Natl Bank Bid?., Lincoln decorated in seasonal flowers, a special bouquet of white chrys anthemumus, in memory of Mrs. Henry Christensen's mother, Mrs. A. Spencer. Members of the Ruth Circle made candle holders from ears of corn. Mrs. Russell Newham decorated the program leaflets and Miss Pearl Schitz and Mrs. Herb Ratnour had charge of the menu print ing Mrs John Norris was pro gram chairman. The program was as follows: Welcome Mrs. E. A. Worman. Response Mrs. J. M. Ranney. Boy's Choir Directed and accompanied by Mrs. Eugene Ludwick. Rythm Band Mrs. Bernice Kivet (Laurel School). Music Mr Archie Crozier, Mr. L. A. Malstead, brother-in-law of Mr. Malstead, Mr. Orville Graham. Talk by Rev. H. Hart. vno p0io Alvin Groesser, accompanied by Mrs. Groesser. vioxxn Dr. L. N. Kunkel, ac companied by Miss Maud Molton. Greetings from Rev. B. N. Kunkel and Rev. John C. Pryor. As special recognition to the older guests they gave requests for their favorite hymns to be sung during the group singing. It had been hoped that Miss Ella Bates would be here for the evening, but she returned to her home at Alvo last week. Miss Bates is 97 and would have been the oldest one present. Mrs. Mary Blaikie, mother of Mrs. Harold Blaikie, was the honored "oldster" present. Rev. B. N. Kunkel dismissed the ser vice with the benediction. An other "sunset picture" has been painted and the memory will linger for days to come of a very special evening filled to the brim with pleasures and happiness and hopes for another such lovely event next year. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hanlan spent Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Rasmussen. Celebrating their granddaugh ter's birthday, Mr. and Mrs. G. Heneger were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Edenmiller. Karen was seven years old Wednesday and her parents- gave an oyster supper in her honor. Mr. and Mrs. ANNOUNCING Change of Ownership Your Allis-Chalmer?, New Idea, and Dempster Farm Equipment Dealer at Murdock. J. W. Murdoch Implements (Formerly Stock Implement Co.) FUNNY BUSINESS i - FOR SPARKLING" teeth m 33?. f&tS$. SRUSHWELL'S lILl XP'W TOOTHPASTE ill ll "For Hootstown turn right at the fifth toothpaste sign, then left at the fourth tobacco ad!" The Middles I j BY THE WAV, PEAR , I JOINEP A. 1 I IT'S EXPENSIVE , 6UT V I VOO CAN PORCET THAT 1 CLASS, CEAR-l'VE ARRANGE?)? kV TO KEPUCE YOU AAUCH fT frf Glen Heneger and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Heneger were guests also. Mr. E. K. Norton returned last Thursday from Omaha after a few days visit with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dowler. Mr. and Mrs. Dowler have just moved to a new location, 2352 So. 29th street, Omaha. Mrs. S. R. Smith was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Glen Tay lor on Saturday. Mrs. Smith who had been visiting with rel atives here for several days re turned to her home in Harting ton on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Colbert will celebrate their 48th wed ding anniversary Sunday, No vember 29th. An informal will be held at the home and friends and relatives will call and ex tend congratulations to the couple. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Stanley of Perry, Iowa, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Porter over the week end until Wednesday. Vicki returned with her grand parents until the Thanksgiving holidays when her parents will make a trip to Perry. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Wiles drove to Perry last Friday to get Corrine. They took Richard Garrison and Bob Clark to Hum boldt with them to see the foot ball game there, before their return trip home. Mr. Clark and Miss Hester Friedley of Om aha were guests at the Wiles home over the week end. The Eastern Star members are gathering up used clothing to be sent to Mrs. Merlin Fern baugh, who is in charge of the project. Supt. R. C. Porter attended a two day meeting of all-state superintendents at Lincoln on Friday and Saturday. These meetings are held for school improvement and round table discussions were held. Wayne O. Reed, state superintendent of Nebraska schools introduced the speaker, Dean Henzleck,. Friday. Discussion units were held with Dr. Earl Wilskie, superintendent of the Grand Island schools in charge. Elecion of officers was held at the Rebekah meeting Thurs day evening with the following elected to hold office for the By Hershberger . By Bob Karp THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, November 24, 1949 PAGE FIVE ensuing year Mrs. Lester Par son, Noble Grand; Mrs. Enos Plunkett, Vice Grand; Mrs. Mo gens Johnson, Secretary; Mrs. Murray Mutter, Treasurer. Ap pointee officers will be announc ed later. The newly elected officers with the appointees will take office at the January ses sion. A demonstration on stalk pul verizing was held at the farm of Eugene Day last Saturday afternoon under the direction of the Young and Stacey imple ment company. This demon stration was given to help con trol corn borers, which have plagued the farmers for several years. Winner of the Berthold furni ture store platform rocker was Mrs. E. L. Parrott, of Murray, Many bargain sales were featur ed during the three day open ing of the store and each visit or was presented with a flower. Mr. Joe Bender assisted Mr. Berthold with the duties around the store during this busy time. Everyone was glad to learn that Dr. L. N. Kunkel has de cided to direct a symphony or chestra again. After several years of inactivity a meeting was held last Wednesday even ing open to persons who would be interested in giving Weeping Water a chance to hear and be a part of good music of the symphonic and operatic types. Meetings will be held each Wed nesday evening. Anyone inter ested in taking part is request ed to .contact Dr. Kunkel. Mrs. S. H. Harmon will be the ac companist. 1st violins, S. H. Harmon, Mrs. L. N. Kunkel; 2d violins, Mrs. DeForest Brown, Dorothy Ann Kunkel; viola. L. A. Malstead; string bass, Archie Crozier; cornets, Wendell Hart, Regina Stander; trombone, Lloyd Ranney; clarinets, Richmond Hobson, Janet Christensen; flute, PILES Sin! But Mow 3 Grin Thousands change groans to prins. Use a doctors' formula to relievo discomfort of piles. 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For Greater SAFETY of farm ownership Get a FEDERAL LAND BANK LOAN Long Term Low Interest Repayment Privileges No Commissions No Fees See Your National Farm Loan Ass'n. II. C. Elliott, Sec'y.-Treas. Weeping Water, Nebraska Phone 64 By John Jarvis the Week You See Mother's Busy Wuh You Now?" who can L IW? chisel his A waq to J T I A SCULPTOR , mtgi 3-i. :,-rr::i. -i.-