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I CAMP FIRE MEETS On Dec. 16 the Wanyeya Camp Fire girls had their Christmas party at the home of Mary Ann Bergman. Catherine Ptak introduced each girl to tap, Jlljfidufuhef for thepdiday Smith & Lebens Attorneys Danat Building sing or play the piano.. Santa Claus gave us a gift from our sponsor, Mrs. Howard Davis. We also had a grab bag. Mrs. Davis gave us an emblem. We pre sented our Camp Fire leader, Mrs. Howard Davis, and our as sistant leader, Mrs. Hudson, a gift. All the girls were present. Lynn McFail was our guest. We had refreshments of ice cream, punch, and cookies served by Mrs. Bergman. Nancy Sedlak, Reporter Clark Fihney, local contract or, was in Omaha Monday where he was called to look after some matters of business. Unless You Have IF YOU HIT a jaywalk er you may be ruined fi nancially, unless you have adequate Auto mobile Liability Insur ance to protect you against any costs or awards resulting ' from the damage suit Stephen M. Davis Second Floor Plattsmouth State Bank Bldg. Phone 6111 I Ml., U White's Flower Shop n Plattsmouth Sheet Metal M. F. Keiderling I M Royal Neighbors Elect Officers Monday Evening The Royal Neighbors of Amer ica held their regular election of officers on Monday evening at their hall with a very pleasing attendance of the members to take part in the selection of those who will guide the lodge for the ensuing year. The fol lowing were named: Oracle Mrs. Helen Meisinger. Vice-Oracle Mrs. Mary Nowa cek. . Past Oracle Mrs. Ethel Hen nings. Chancellor Mrs. Florene Schiessl. Recorder Mrs. Sadie Jones. Receiver Mrs. Freda Stibal. Marshal Mrs. Pearl Mei singer. Inner Sentinel Mrs. Louise Tritsch. Outer Sentinel Mrs. Emma Kaffenberger. Manager Mrs. Mary Feld housen. Following the business session the ladies enjoyed a very deli cious lunch that had been ar ranged by the committee in charge. Birthday Party For Nord Family Honoring the birthday anni versaries of Mr. and Mrs. Wal ford Nord and son, Victor, a very pleasant observance was held at the main dining room of the Edith Solomon coffee shop in the Hotel Plattsmouth the past week. The event had been arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Glen Larson and a large number of friends of Mr. and Mrs. Nord were in attendance at the event. The members of the party enjoyed a very delicious dinner that was followed by dancing and visiting. Those attending were: Glen Lutz, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Apple- gate, Roy Applegate, Elmer Haffke, Ruth Sharp, Lester Holman, Max Holman, Delbert Nord, Lester Holman, Jess Og den, Delbert Nord, Mrs. Florence Schiessl, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sweem. of this city; Mr. and Mrs. . Leonard Blines, of La- Plat te, H. R. Krager, of Gretna; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Growcock, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blotzer, Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Orr, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Nord and Victor, and ten host and hostess, Mr. and Mrs. Larson. , Nativity Scenes Shown at Offutt What is probably the largest and most impressive, and au thentic, as well as the most ar tistic Nativity scenes to be ex hibited in this area, is being erected at the Offutt Field Air Base grounds in the area near the Base hospital, and which will be visible from Highway No. 75. The hand painted scenes, consisting of over one dozen figures, some of them eight feet in heighth, and depicting, very faithfully executed, the Biblical version of this Holy event, is executed with oil pigment paint, on panels of plywood, and is the work of Mr. Edward K. Dawson, who is a civil service employee at the Strategic Air Command Headquarters at Offutt Field, and he also has painted some 9 or 10 of these Nativity scenes over the past few years. Some of these were installed in the Eastern United States and others were painted and erected in Hawaii, where Mr. Dawson was located for nine years, while in the service of our armed forces. The job of cutting out the different pieces of the installa tion was done by Don C. York, of this city, who is employed by the Turnpanel Co., at the former Martin Bomber plant. The family of Mr. Dawson, i designer of the beautiful set ting of the Nativity scene, are still in Hawaii and he is hope ful of being able to have them come to Omaha to reside as soon as a suitable residence can be found. In We're just making a last minute check to mokt $ure that we overlook none in our sincere wishes for cheer with the coming Holiday. Ragers Laundry Laundry Work, Cleaning and Pressing We Call for and Deliver 416 Main Phone 225 Telephone Group Has Christmas Party Tuesday evening at 6:30 the employes of the Lincoln Tele phone & Telegraph Company were entertained at the main dining room of the Edith Solo mon coffee shop at a very much enjoyed dinner and Christmas party. The tables were arranged in the form of a large "T," symbol izing the telephone activities. The Christmas decorations were used throughout the room and in the table decorations, here the members of the party had a very delicious turkey din ner that all very thoroughly ap preciated. Following the dinner the members of the party spent the time at cards. In pinochle high Score was won by Mrs. Howard Reckard and Mrs. Art Johanns, while in the Canasta games win ners were: Alice Sharpnack, Mrs. R. . C. Humiston and Miss Rose Janda Those attending the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Adrain New ens. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Humi ston, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reck Mrs. W. H. Hoover Suffers Stroke Mrs. W. H. Hoover, 69, of Louis" ville, one of the well known res idents of Cass county, suffered a stroke Monday morning at her home in Louisville and is still in a serious condition. Mrs. Hoover was doing the family washing when she suddenly felt ill and was com pelled to sit down. In a few moments she lost the use of her right sidei Medical aid was called and all possible done to give the patient relief. The latest reports from Louis ville are to the effect that she regained slight use of the right hand and lower limbs, but is still in quite serious condition. Mrs. Hoover is a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sherwood, early day residents here, where Mrs. Hoover spent her girlhood days. Since her marriage to Mr. Hoover they have resided in the Louisville community. The past five years the Hoover family have lived in Louisville, since leaving the farm. Mrs. Hoover is a sister of Mrs. Arthur Troop of south of Plattsmouth, Jack Sherwood of Nebraska City and Victor Sher wood of Omaha. Death of Former Union Man on West Coast Funeral services were held at the Baptist church at Union, Wednesday afternoon for Wil ilam Rieke, 53, a member of one of the old families of the com munity, who passed away on December 15 th at Stockton, California. Rev McMillian, of Nebraska City, was in charge of the services and interment was at the East Union cemetery. The deceased was a native of) Union, a son of Mrs. Herman Rieke and the late Mr. Rieke, and was a overseas veteran of World War I. He died as the result of a severe stroke after an illness of one day. Mr. Rieke was a carpenter who moved to California some years ago. He worked at his trade for the government in Iraq and Syria, later returning to California, where he has re mained since. George Rieke, a brother, flew to California to return with the body, which arrived Wednesday morning. The Hobson funeral- home of Weeping Mater had charge of the arrangements. Surviving are the wife, a daughter, Lorene, in California; his mother, Mrs. Herman Rieke, Union: two brothers. George, of Union, and John, of Weeping Water; four sisters, Mrs. Ann Hope, Mrs. Minnie Schiber, Plattsmouth; Verna, of Lincoln, and Hattie, of Union. for th? members of the force of the County Treasurer's office and that of the Register of Deeds. The home was very attractive in tthe Christmas, decorations that included the - traditional tree with its glowing decora tions and the tables were also aglow with the colorings of the Christmas season. The party was completed when Santa Claus made his ap Ipearanee and bestowed gifts on the members of the group. The event was one all will long remember for the gracious hospitality afforded them by their hostts. Those attending were Miss Ruth Patton, county treasurer; Lucille Horn Gaines, register of deeds; Miss Alice Jayne Grosshans, Mrs. Frankie Cotner, Miss Patricia Gransem er, Miss Audrey Dow. ; THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JcURNAL Thursday, December 22, 1949 PAGE THREE and will undergo observation and treatment at the hospital for a time. Jail Goes Luxurious BIG RAPIDS, Mich: (UP) Inflation has hit the Mecosta , county jail. The board of super visors decided tnac au cents is not enough for a prisoner's meal. From now on inmates will get a 35-cent "blueplate" special. SEATTLE (UP) The Seattle, civil air patrol has set up a blood pool at Kings county central blood bank which is available to all CAP members, commercial or private pilots. A classified Aa m the Journal zosts as little as 35c. Mike Tritsch, O. D. OPTOMETRIST WATCH REPAIRING Ruse Bids. Plattsmouth Dinner at K. W. Grosshans Home Tuesday evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Grosshans, in the south part of the citv. was the scene of a very lovely dinner and Christmas party Hear from Sons Of Otho Marrs Arrangements for the funeral of the late Otho Marrs, who passed away here on last Sun day morning, have been delay ed while attempts have been made to contact the sons of the deceased. One of the sons was located in the south and is expected here today. The other son is with the occupation troops in Germany and is ex pected here the last of the week. The body is at the Sattler funeral home at 4th street and AvenueA. A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR Tim's Tavern Loren Todd at Omaha Hospital Loren Todd, prominent farmer , and stock feeder of near Mur ray, was taken to Omaha Fri- ' day in the Sattler ambulance, where he entered the Clark- 1 son hospital. Mr. Todd has not been in the best of health for some time Merry Christmas To all our friends and many thanks to our fine patrons for their past patronage Mr. and Mrs. . A. Rozell 1 1 I!SZ5ZSH52SZSclSZSHSESHSSS2SHS2SZ5ESHSZSS5HSESHS7J ana the Old Sock And we'll take great delight in filling it full of good wishes for you and yours. As we do so, we pledge continued effort on our part to merit your good will in the years to come. Plattsmouth Sale Barn Karl Grosshans d H. L. Bornemeier Visits in City Herman L. Bornemier, of Al vo, prominent resident of the west part of Cass county, and former county commissioner, was in Plattsmouth Wednesday to visit at the court house for a few hours with the friends and former associates. Mr. Bornemeier is feeling mush better now and enjoying getting around in his new Pon tiac that he recently purchased. He was ill for some four months and confined to his home, but in the last few weeks has been able to be around and meeting the old friends. F. C. Schomaker and daugh ter, Mrs. Johnnie Barhurst, of ard, Mr. and Mrs Paul Barker. Lf Mf s'homaker.s sister, Mrs. j ; V tu A"wt;" Henry Thiele, on Monday. Sharpnack, Rose Janda, Pearl Sutton, Hilda Fitzgerald, Geor gia Tartsch. Dr. and Mrs. Hudson Visit West Coast Dr. and Mrs. O. C. Hudson of this city are spending the holi day season in southern Califor nia, leavnig by plane o nTues day. They are making their headquarters at Los Angeles, where Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Jud- son, parents of Mrs. Hudson re side and also with their daugh ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Don Smith. They expect to remain over the New Year day holiday in the west. Lyman-Richeys Give -Christmas Gifts Wednesday was a gala occa sion for the employes of the Lyman-Richey company at their plants near this city, the mem bers of the force being remem bered by the company for their faithful work of the year. Each of the employes were presented a turkey for the Christmas season as well as the usual cash bonus and assuring a very Merry Christmas for the force of workers. Subscribe for The Journal. Mrs.. Rex Young was a visitor in Omaha on Monday to look after some matters of buslnees. m It I s to. AtudUi WE EXTEND BEST Dr. W. V. Ryan WM. H. PULS County Assessor LUCILLE HORN GAINES Register of Deeds GEO. R. SAYLES County Clerk THOMAS E. DUNBAR . District Judge C. E. LEDGWAY Clerk District Court TOM SOLOMON County Sheriff W. F. NOLTE Commissioner 1st District ALVA REID Commissioner 3rd District RUTH PATTON County Treasurer L. A. BEHRENDS County Superintendent PARR YOUNG Commissioner 2nd District RICHARD C. PECK County Judge "This greeting paid for by the individuals whose names appear above" ' -- -r ' - - - - J - --