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Katherine Parkenimr - Is Honored ... T, . , i Miss Katherine Parkening. j daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Parkening of this city, past j honored queen of Bethel 24, Jobs Daughters, was honored Tuesday at the grand guardian , council of Job's Daughters held i at Gering. Nebraska. Miss Parkening was selected as the honored queen of Ne- ; braska, Mary Ann Burger, Rushville, was selected senior princess and Marilyn Bough, : Mor nil, junior princess. , Miss Elaine Tindell. Omaha, j was named as grand guardian j to succeed Mrs. Elsie Reece q4 , Alliance. Associate grand guardian, Gerald A. Thurman. Broken Bow; vice-grand guardian, Mrs. Helen Fite, Beatrice, vice-associate guardian, Dr. George Tay lor. Sidney; grand guide, Mrs. Fay Goodwin, Lincoln. and grand marshal. Mrs. Marcelle Oldaker. Kimball; secretary, Mrs. Gertrude Laughlin. Oma ha; treasurer, Mrs. Bessie Mor ris. Attending the council from Bethel 24 were Miss Clara Wey rich, guardian, with several of the Bethal officers. Miss Clem entine Woster, honored queen, Charlene Patterson. Bonnie Meisinger. princess, Shirley Hu merickhouse messenger and Miss Parkening. More corn was canned in this country last year than any other vegetable. aSS THEATRE Plattsmouth Last Time, Thur., June 15 Double Feature George Raft - Ella Raines A DANGEROUS PROFESSION" and Victor McLaglen - B. Karloff "THE LOST PATROL" FrL & Sat., June 16 & 17 Double Feature Monte Hale "RANGER OF CHEROKEE STRIP" See range warfare on the western front! and Hund Hatfield 'CHINATOWN AT MIDNIGHT" Behind the scenes in Chinatown! "James Bros, of Mo. Serial Matinee Saturday 2:30 Night Shows 7:00 & 9:30 Sun. & Mon., June 18 - 19 Alan Ladd and Wanda Hendrix CAPTAIN CAREY U. S. A." Ladd's in action ... In the war torn Mediterranean Comedy, Busy Little Bears and News Matinee Sunday 2:30 Nights 7:00 & 9:15 Gifts He Really Wants Prices You Won't Mind Paying! S&meteL Nu-Weave Sox Gift Certificates Don't Forget Dad John Gochenour 73rd Birthday Sunday Sunday. June 11. John Goch enour, well known resident of this part of Cass count y, cele brated his 73rd birthday at his home. The members of the party spent the time in visiting nd extending to the guest of honor their well wishes. Everyone that came brought vith them well filled baskets of food that provided a fine repast at tne noon hour Those who attended were: Sam Gochenour, Claude Goch- enour, Bernice Gochenour, all of Missouri Valley, Iowa. - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schneider, Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson. Lincoln: Mr. and Mrs. Cecil E. Himes, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Gochenour, I Mr. and Mrs. William Gochen-j our. Marilyn and J. C Allgaier, 3rd. Nunzio Aliana. all of Om- aha Mr and Mrs. Morris Ben-, Mrs. Oscar Gochenour. Shen andoah; Mrs. M. J. Hula and daughter. Betty of Sedalia. Miss: Mr .and Mrs. Ted Emmert and family, Fred. Peggy, Ted Jr., Bill, Sharon, Nehawka; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rice. Mr. and Mrs. uuucu iuic tuiu dun, iviiu-j, i ivir. ana Mrs. Jim uoenenour, Willard. Francis, Marie, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Tlustos and daugh ter, Elaine; Mr. and Mrs. Eimer Gochenour and family. Ha. Da vid. Elmer, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Gochenour. Mr. andim um eiMiy oi uncom. Mrs Hpnrv Rnvpr T-Tprmnn o"ir1 j Dick, W. H. Gochenour Harry ir. Walter Gochenour; HapVi nnrm Herman r,nrhpnnr Gochenour, Fred Rice and the euest of honor. All of the children of Mr. ! of one, Mrs. Martin Sheldon, ! The. speaker in discussing the who was ill in a hospital were!sertV1 tt0 lhe church Ported nrpsnr i cut tnat a person accepts the ST JOHN'S CTIIOLIC I Rt. Rev. Monsisnor Geo. A?ius, i Pastor : Rev Tather John V Kellv Assistant I Masses will follow the sum-! mer schedule hereafter. I Sunday masses at 7:30 and 10; a.m. Week day masses 7:00 and 7:30 a.m. I Cnnfpssinr.s- 4 tn nnd 7-S0 I to 8:30 on Saturday. Friday. June 16. Feast of the Sacred Heart. Mass at 7 a.m: Holy Name Society will meet at the St. John's hall at 8 p.m. Sunday. June 18th. the mem- bers of the Altar Society will re- ceive communion m a body at the first mass. CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH Plattsmouth -Louisville Itoai Rev. A. Lentz. Tastor Sunday, June 18 9:30 Sunday School. 10:30 Father's Day Services. 7:30 Children's Day Program Pageant. FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Rev. Harold V. Michel!. Pastor Parsonage 7th and Main Streets Sunday 9:45 Sunday school. 11:00 a.m. Worship Service. Rev. Harold V. Mitchell, new pastor will be here and occupy the pulpit. It is urged that all members of the church attend and hear the Father's Day message. UNION METHODIST CHURCH 9:45 a.m.. Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m.. Church School. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Youth Fel lowship. Read the Journal! By Carrier. 15c for two weeks. Cass County Fellowship Association Sunday. June 11, the Cass County Fellowship association met at the Christian church at Elmwood. Despite the fact that the day was one marked by many weddings over the coun- jty, as well as threatening wea ther, there was a very fine at tendance present to enjoy the fine program that had been ar ranged. Rev. Val Johnson, of Murray, presided over the meeting and introduced the members faking Dart jn te n'roaram Ed Earnest of Elrrwood a member of the Christian church nf that ,mm. tv,c vic itors to the meeting and Lo par- The song service of the meet ing was in charge of Rev. J. A. Adams a retired minister of Elmwood. a very inspiring fea ture of the meeting. Rev. Val Johnson gave the scripture reading, from Second imnlhv Vnr vnri chon'or let In i3tn verses Miss Joycealn Edenmiller gave a vocal solo, "Lord Take My Hand." The address of the evening was by P. R. Stevens, president opt'd sufahjii uu uie suojeci, .van- f;?'?1 Education " 15 Z dres, there is but one God, the love of God for man, race e- cuality in the sight of God, s?me call on God and the VW1C11 ut'cuiiuiig u unrisua.ii. mat when becoming a Christian, that .uMU' V. Ui in t, n ,r T,ito h Christian program, the great j ty. The father of J. W. Tritsch satisfaction ot a good Christian j was one of the best known men ii'e- in Cass county, serving as coun- Speaking of the necesaitv of I commissioner from the first education in the work of the ! "xScnct.at the time Cass coun- church, the speaker pointed out!1' co,urt nouse . was, mlt- He that education is a great asset j was . lanS prominent m demo- in the Christian work when ! caac PatyT "rrcl"-. Twh? n,, rightfully used, the necessity of ,th?r of J- w- Tritsch is still nualifieri teachers thp ripressitv ! hving at her iamiiy nome in jof parent co-operation in ' Christian living. Dr. Stevens ! pointed out the necessity of the , vacation Eible schools that the children may receive Christian education. .Dr. Stevens urged the parents to set an example to their chna- 1 ren by their attendance church and Sunday school The next meeting of the Fel- I lowshio will be in September at ! I the Methodist church in Elm wood. J. V. Allen, Capitol Hill Chris- tian church, Des Moines, Iowa, was an out of county visitor, attending the Fellowship. Hkh School Neither Absent Or Tardy Record The following students were neither absent nor tardy dur ing the school year 1949-50: Freshmen -John Blotzer. De Wayne Freeburg. Lyle Hild. Lor an Kaffenberger, Kenneth Mei singer, Ronnie Schneider, Shir ley Beckman. Edith Lewis, Mer na Petereit, Bettie Sutton, Edith Wetenkamp. Sophomores Richard Coffelt, David Newburn, Phyllis Lehnst, Mary Mumm. Juniors Arthur Newburn, Janet Baker. Joy Hild. Seniors Bill McCormick. Edna Mae Buechler, Norma Kaufman. Captain and Mrs. Edwin Kalina Here Captain and Mrs. Edwin Ka lina with their small daughters. Marcia and Janice Marie, ar rived Tuesday from their home at Calumet, Michigan, to visit at the home of Captain Ra ima's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cy ril Kalina. Wednesday evening Captain and Mrs. Kalina had their in fant daughter, Janice Marie, baptised at the St. John's church with Rt. Rev. Monsignor George Agius conducting the service. The Kalina family are leav ing Friday for California where they will visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. McCarthy, parents of Mrs. Kalina. On their way home from the west they will stop here for a visit with the old friends. Mrs. Harriett Elliott Returns to the East Mrs. Harriett Elliott who came last week with Mrs. P. H. Mur dick and family from Grand Haven, Mich., returned Wednes day morning to her home after a very enjoyable visit at Sun nyside, the E. H. Wescott home. The Murdicks are remaining for a longer visit. This was Mrs. Elliott's first trip west of Chicago and she was greatly impressed with the farmlands of this section. Detroit Visitors At Dalton Home Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Dal ton are here from Detroit, Mi chigan, the guests of Mr. Dal ton's parents, Mrs. and Mrs. L. B. Dalton. They plan to re turn to their home Friday. Ro bert has completed a course of instruction in engineering with the Chrysler Corporation and received his master's degree in automotive engineering. A classified Ad in the Journal costs as little as 35c. Fifty Years of zjrt - , t:t. ;r : i f -fi:, "V . h ,!'. n Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tritsch who tiful country home Wednesday, a large number of old friends and Golden Wedding Of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tritsch Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tritsch and Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Meisinger held open house in their attrac tive country home five miles east and two miles south of Louisville, on Wednesday after noon from 3 to 5 in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Tritsch, parents of Mrs. Meisinger. Mr. Tritsch, son of Jacob i T1.-, . - O XT' l ; ., U , . 1 j-hi-suii qi., mux uiuaucui Plattsmouth and last February observed her 98th birthday an niversary. Mrs. Tritsch Jr.. was the dau ghter cf Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ha- eel who at one time owned thei F. J. Hild home before moving to Norfolk, which place is now at occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ar ' thur Hild. It was at the spa- cious home that Mr. and Mrs. J- W. Tritsch, were united in i marriage June 14 1900 by Rev. iFreund of St. Paul's Evangelical church of Plattsmouth. A large crowa anenaea tne weaamg oi :his well known and popular couple and that evening they were given a charivari with a i barn dance enjoyed by all. A- mong the musicians was a bro ther. Mike Tritsch who played the violin in those days for I dances and gatherings in both uass ana barpy counties, was a well known violinist. Another member of the musical group was Frank Nichols of Louisville. The day of the wedding large photographs were taken of the i wedding party and guests and these were displayed on the 50th celebration much to the interest of many of the guests because they found among the group faces of friends today. Mr. and Mrs. Tritsch moved to their present home as bride and groom and have lived there continuously except for the vpnrs thpv livpri in Pinttsmrmth and Lincoln to educate the daughter. Ffity years ago the bride wore an ivory brocaded satin gown trimmed in lace, with square neck and small waistline in the fashion of the day. She car ried a bouquet of white roses, and fern tied with ribbon. For the golden anniversary Mrs. Tritsch chose a cool sum mer pink mesh with yellow rose corsage. During the afternoon and evening a large number of friends of fifty years ago as well as the host of friends they have made in their lifetime were their guests. In the afternoon Mrs. Glen Terryberry sang "Ah Sweet Mys tery of Life" and "Bless This House," with Miss Marilyn Scha fer as her accompanist. Nancy Tritsch played a piano num ber. In the evening Frank Cloidt sang "Because" and "I Love) You Truly," with Mrs. Verna Goos at the piano. Dr. H. G. Mc Clusky offered a prayer appro priate to the occasion. Later in One - half Fresh Strawberry FATHER'S DAY GIFTS COURTLEY SHAVE SETS "HIS" SHAVE SETS OLD SPICE SETS BILLFOLDS ELECTRIC SHAVERS SHEAFFER PENS RONSON & ZIPPO LIGHTERS PIPES AND POUCHES NEXT SUNDAY IS THE DAY GNLUOLAAP Wedded Life held open house at their beau- June 14th. They were greeted by neighbors. the evening. Mrs. Arnold Mei- ' 1 singer entertained with piano accordian selections to which the bride and groom of fifty vears aeo eracelullv danced i around the serving table to one of the sweet smooth waltzes of former days. Otto Schafer took movies of the afternoon gath ering and Billy Becker flash photos in the evening. In charge of the guest book was Mrs. Amelia Heldt in the afternoon, and Miss Marie Horn during the evening. Assisting as hostesses throughout the home were Mrs. Arnold Heil, Mrs. Ralph Gansemer, and Mrs. Lou Runnalls of Lincoln. The serving table was beauti fully arranged with its white linen cloth, a gift at their wed ding fifty years ago. Centering the table was a four tiered gol den wedding cake, flanked on either side by golden candle sticks holding white tapers. At this table silver tea and coffee service was used. Pouring throughout the afternoon and evening were Mrs. Kenneth Ful ler of Lincoln, and Mrs. Boyd Brawner of Omaha; Mrs. Albert Hennings, Mrs. John Terryberrv. Mrs. Otto Schafer, Mrs. Will Kraeger, Mrs. William Kelly and Mrs. Herman Hennings. Miss Catherine Meisinger served the wedding cake, after the 50-year bride and groom had cut the first piece. Mrs. L. A. Meisinger served the moulded ice cream cake, a gift. Refreshments also included golden bell brick ice cream and cake, salted nuts, and accompaniments of the tea and coffee service, the sugar cubes being decorated with golden roses. The following assisted in the serving during the afternoon and evening: Mrs. Richard Living ston. Mrs. Fred Heil. Mrs. Aug ust Stohlman. Jr., Mrs. Orville Nielsen of Springfield, Mrs. Ern est Hild, Mrs. Maynard Tritsch. Mrs. Albert Ulrich, Mrs. Verner Fredrich, Mrs. DeLos Bond. Mrs. Dayton Hennings. Mrs. John Bauer. Jr.. Mrs. Leon Bond, and the Misses Nancy and Phyllis Tritsch. The guests were seated at small tables in the home and also in the yard where bouquets of flowers were artistically ar ranged, in a veritable bower cf beauty. The honored couple were made to feel a much truer and deeper friendship by the many I thoughtful acts of kindness per- : formed by friends and relatives in various ways. Flowers form ing the decorations were all gifts of friends. The couple also re ceived many congratulatory cards and gifts which will make for them treasured memories of this happy golden wedding ob servance. Rosencrans' Have Fine Trip Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Rosen crans returned Friday night from a very pleasant auto trip to the east. They spent several days in Washington, D. C, where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Trimpe. having a wonderful time in looking ov er the many places of interest in the capital city. While there Clate enjoyed several of the American League baseball games seeing Washington and Detroit! play as well as the St. Louis Browns. At Pittsburgh they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Buchan an, the latter formerly Shirley Seiver of this city. Gallon AS ADVERTISED IN "LIFE" & Murray Mrs. Herman Wohlfarth, Correspondent WWAAAAAAAAA , ,. , Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Read. daughter Helen and Mrs. Addie Park drove to Alvo Sunday aft ernoon, to visit the family of Harold Timelin. Mrs. Margaret Brendel enter- I tained at dinner Sunday in hon ! or of Mrs. Etta Shelby and Mrs. 1 Beulah Groover of Lebanon, led. ! Mrs. Shelby is a sister, of the late Mrs. B. F. Brendel and Mrs. Arthur Baker. Those to enioy the occasion were Dr. and Mrs. ! J. W. Brendel of Avoca, Dr. i Richard Brendel and wife. ! Plattsmouth. Will Seybolt, and the guests from Indiana. Mrs. Frances Brendel was unable to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Worthen, Plattsmouth. visited at the home of "Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lan- caster and family Wednesday evening. A swimming party and picnic was held at Steinhart park, Ne- braska City, Sunaay afternoon. Those to enjoy the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Dick Royer, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Topliff, Mr. and Airs, uon ttesso, ivir. aim ivir&. Edwin Bickett, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Younker. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Berner, Louis ville, Shirley and Kenneth Ro zell, Plattsmouth. H. B. Hutchman returned We will be glad to see him around home again. A family basket dinner was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lancaster Sunday in honor of Raymond's father. Earl Lancaster, celebrating his 64th birthday, and also Father's day. Those present to enjoy the happy occasion were Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell and family. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Read and fam ilv, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hoschar and family. Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brauck and family, Murdock, Mrs. Clara Arnold. Mrs. Fern Lancaster, Mr. and Mrs. Dick March, Plattsmouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lancas ter. Lavern Bickett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bickett, who is in the navy, stationed at San Diego, and Miss Mildred Gris sorn. also of San Diego, were married on June 3. Following the wedding a reception was held at their home. Mrs. Christine Friedrich. Fon tana, California, and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Bridges. Downey. California, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Wohlfarth and family. Mrs. Friedrich is a sister of Mrs. Wohlfarth, and Mrs. Bridges is Mr. Wohifarth's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Schafer. Nehawka, spent Sunday afternoon visiting at the Wohlfarth home. New York Visitors In Plattsmouth Mr. and Mrs. Luke L. Wiles have with them this week as guests, their daughter. Mrs. Marguerite Norlin of Jackson Heights. Long Island, end her friend. Miss Sylvia Dworin, also of New York. The ladies came west by plane to Omaha and have been spend ing the week here. They are planning on leaving Sunday for the east. 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Insurance Topic of Rotary Talk Tuesday at the weekly lunch eon of the Rotary club, the members had the pleasure of enjoying motion pictures, a talk given by C. W. Curun, Omaha district manager of the Metro politan Insurance company. The program was in charge of I. L. Kocian, Rotary secre tary, who is the local manager of the Metropaloitan. Mr. Curt en in his remarks, as well as pictures, showed the workings of the large life in surance companies, the many details and forces that are nec essary in handling the business of the companies, the care cf the investments, to assure a good return on the money invested. The methods of handling claims was also shown. The operation of American life insurance has developed one cf the greatest in the world. The meeting was presided over by Orville Nielsen, president, while the musical program was offered by John Frady r.s the song leader .nd E. H. Wescott at the piano. A guest of the club for the meeting was Charles Poole of Brookings. South Dakota. BOAT BUILDING Loe Kinnamon, one of the vet eran boatbuilders on the Mis souri river, is starting in cn the construction cf a "Joe" boat for an Omaha party, Loe does the work at his navy yard in th south part of the city where he has turned out a great many beats in the past years. STOP H Alt LOSS Save Your Crop Income Why let a sudden hail storm wipe out your big investment in time, work and money. Farmers,.. Mutual Hail Insurance protects your income . . . at very low rates. Set your own crop value, your loss will be paid on your own valuation. Pay- . merits are prompt . . . protection is dependable with the "Old Reliable." Get all the facts be- " fore it's too late. Call today. WM. S. WETENKAMP Real Estate and Insurance Ph one 5176 Office South Sixth Street Owned and Operated by Cass Co. Voiture No. 1218 THE MOST BEAUTIFUL CLUB IX THE MIDDLEWEST Available to Members Receptions (Cateress in Charge) ADMISSION BY CARD ONLY American Legion and Auxiliary Cards Honored Ice Cre THE "POST" Nutri-Tcnic Oil Creme Permanent 10 Minutes 2 Permanents for Price of One $2.25 Plus Tax HALLMARK FATHER'S DAY CARDS WHAT'S IN A NAME 7 Our regular ads may be worth S2.00 or more in trade if it is your name or phone number that was drawn and appears in one of our ads. Amount this week $2.00. NAME LAST WEEK HENRY HILD Miss Naomi Owens who has been visiting with friends in Omaha for a short time has re- turned to this city. A classified Ad in Tne Journal costs as little as 35c. 4 SATURDAY, JUNE 17TH Music by PICK and his TOP HATTERS - V. F. W. HALL Admissio.Ti $1.00 Per Couple Ctato DANCE For Cool Relaxation Visit the 40 & 8 Club Completely Air-Conditioned by "Server Installed by the Gas Co. Card Parties 95c am - Butter Brickie JT