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7WE FLATTSWIOUTH, NEBRASKA. 8II-WEEKLV JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, December 14, 1950 fsociMg) Just Dial 241 Eagle American Legion Aux. Meeting - The American Legion Auxili ary of Eagle met at the Legion "home Monday night, Dec. 4. Eighteen members were pres ent. Plans were made for the "Christmas party which is to be londay night, Dec. 18 at the Legion home. 2: At the close of the meeting an oyster stew was served. The Leeion post was hostess. The next meeting will be Jan uary 8, unless an earlier date -is set. . We had as a visitor, Mrs. Em xnet Cook of Elmwood. Her hus--band, Company Commander "Emmet Cook, also visited the Legion nost. Minnie Bird, Reporter Read Guehlstorff- j Kupke Marriage Lines At Murdock r oar irsjff & and TTinrsrlav. Tier. 14 ' Sunday evening, Dec. 3, 1950, The Eastern Star initiation iPIattsmouth Navy Mothers Meet The Plattsmouth Navy Moth ers met at the home of Mrs. Will ;Hennings for their regular -meeting and election of offi- ivro,.? T ict. ronr's nffirprs were v- J . . 1 i . n orrcc .reelected by a unanimous voie. ; nay . . iThe members are working on, unt Ads' ?irf. fr.r raw vptprans' wives. Fse Journal Vnt aus. aj v wi v-- w. " j It was voted to spend thirty dol hr fnr c-ifts to send to the Vet erans Hosrjital' at Lincoln. riirftmfl. rards are being sent to navy, marine, and coast .morn hnvs from Plattsmouth in service. The club members enjoyed a social hour with a gift exchange and a lunch served oy Mrs. ni nings. Garden Club Meets At R. B. Keller Home A group of members and friends of the Plattsmouth Gar den Club met at the home of Mrs R. B. Keller Wednesday for an evening of making Christmas arrangements . for their home use as well as for gifts. Many unique and beautiful designs brought out the artistic ability of the makers. A very pleasant time was enjoyed followed by serving of refreshments by the hostess, Mrs.' Keller. A Wisconsin farmer has made o hnmp-msde "vacuum harves ter" for picking up ladino clover seed. He harvested more than $6009 worth of seed and 20 tons i .... . i ' 11 ALL OSREGT TO Y01I AT WAV BELOW MARKET IGEUOl'J at 7:30 o'clock. Eileen Kupke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. ram Kupke, of Louisville, and Mr. Elmer Guehlstorff. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Guehlstorn. oi Wabash, were united in marri age at the Trinity Lutheran church at Murdock by Rev. Walter Wendland. The double ring ceremony was used. Martin Bohlsen, uncle of the bride, at the organ played the wedding marches: "Take Thou Mv Hand". Lohengren's and "Recessional" by Mendelsohns'. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was attended bv the groom's sister. Miss Ruth Guehlstorff as maid of honor and Delmer Guehlstorff. twin brother of the groom, was best man. Mrs. James Carson and Mrs. Donald Deal, classmates of the eouDle were bridesmaids. Mr. John Guehlstorff and Mrs. Ol iver Kupe were ushers. Darlene Bohlsen was flower girl. Eldred Thimghan and Doro thy Bohlsen sang two duets: "O Perfect Love" and "Today O Lord." The bride wore a white satin gown made with a net yoke lace trimmed with long sleeves com ing to a point over the wrist. Her finder tit veil of white ill usion was held in place with a crown of seed pearls. She wore a string of pearls, a gift from the groom. I Her flowers .were an empire J bouquet of white carnations. blue satin gown with a net voke and carried a colonial bouquet of white carnations and gardenias. Mrs. Carson wore a blue sa tin gown and carried a colon ial boucmet of white carnations. Mrs Deal wore a Pink satin gewn and also carried a colon ial tcvouet. The flower girl wore a floor length dress of pink satin and carried a basket of rose petals. The church was beautifully decorated with baskets of ferns and pastel colored flowers and two seven branch candelabra, which were lighted by the ush ers. A reception following the ceremony was held in the church parlors decorated witn oink and white streamers with a large white bell hanging ov er the center of the wedding table. A three tiered, pink, and rhite decorated wedding cake centered the table. ' A lunch was served by friends of the bride and groom. For traveling the bride wore a black dress . trimmed in se nuins with black accessories and a gray topper. Her corsage was of white carnations. After a short honevmoon the couple will be at home near Murdock. will be on Friday, December 15 at 8 p. va. Friday, Dec. 13 Chapter F, P. E. O.. will meet at . the home of Mrs. Nellie Spangler at 2:45 p. m. ' Monday, Dec. 18 Plattsmouth Garden Club Christmas party and meeting at 2:30 p. m. at the Edith Solomon Coffee Shop. Everyone please bring a gift for a gilt exchange. Monday ,Dec. 18 Berean Bible Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wall, 1209 South 9th Street at 8 o'clock. SM'E: Quilted Robes Rayon Silk Pajamas Chenille Robes Rayon Knit Pajamas Seersucker Robes Rayon Silk Robes Choice of Untrimmed and Fur-trimmed o e o $29.95 $39.95 $59,95 All Wool Broadcloths! Warm Zip-Coats! Luxurious Fur Trims! Warm Storm Coats! All Wool Sharkskins! O All Wool Tweeds, Coverts! All Wool Fleeces! O New Short Coats! Lt. White and Wife Visit in Plattsmouth Lt. j. g. and Mrs. Allan White are here for a visit with Lt. White's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. White, arriving here Sunday from their home at Coronado, Calif., where they have resided for the most part since 1947. They took the south ern route and reported a fine trip, encountering no bad weather and visiting many points of interest along the way, anions them the famous Carls bad Caverns. Lt. ana Mrs. White arc en route to Washington, D. C, where he has been eiven a new assignment of duty. Each year I 40 to 50 men are selected from the entire personnel of the navy for training in the Naval Intel ligence School and Allan was among those selected for this course which will last about a year. He has been serving for the last two and one half years as Operations Officer on the de stroyer Rogers. Before leaving California the Whites had a most enjoyable visit with Cpl. Kenneth White stationed with the Marines at Camp Pendleton. Kenneth's company was scheduled to go overseas but he was selected 10 remain with the headquarters company as an instructor. The brothers have , spent much time together and were with each other for Thanksgiving. Lt. and Mrs. White will be here until Dec. 22nd. St. Paul's Circle ' Holds Christmas Party Monday Circle I met at the home of Miss Sophia Kreager on Monday, Dec. 11 for a 6:30 turkey din ner. The tables were decorated with evergreen and colored Christmas tree bulbs with car ollers under old fashioned lamp posts. Misses .Amelia Martens and Laura Meisinger were in charge of the table decorations. After the dinner the dishes were washed and then the busi ness portion of the circle was conducted by the chairman. So phia Kreager. The devotions were given by Lorinne Urish. Mrs. Vernie Kaffenbcrger read "The Legend of the Poinsetta," also the Christmas Story. A candle light service with several carols were also a part of the devotion. A rising vote of thanks was given the committee who plan ned and prepared the meal. Meeting was closed and a gift exchange was enjoyed. The gifts being placed under the beautifully decorated and ligrit ed tree. There were 17 members and two guests that enjoyed the event. Circle III mec at 6:30 in ihe church parlors for their Christ mas dinner and party. Colored popcorn wreaths were the fa--vors at each plate. The tables were very pretty with large pop-1 corn wreaths, lighted candles, cedar branches and reindeer. Mrs. L. ' W. Egenberger ' and Mrs. James Kaffenbcrger doc orated the" tables.,. , . , A committee also planned ajd 'prepared the ., delilqus- 4j41 which was , so , greatly enjoyed by air present. - -t , Mrs. Emil Schmidt used the topic, Christmastime, as her. de votion theme. A playlet, "Candlelightir.g Time," was presented by some of the members. Katherine Parkening played musical set ting and Christmas songs lur ing -the play and for group singing. At close of play the business ( part of the meeting was con-! ducted by the chairman, Mrs. Naeve. The year's work was re-, viewed and closed. Roll call; found 21 members and eight! visitors present. Junior Woman's Club Hold Their Christmas Party The Junior Woman's club met at the, Forty and Eight Lounge on Monday evening, December 11 for their annual Christmas party 4 and December business meeting. The president, Mrs. Dee Niel sen, presided over the meeting. The room was decorated car rying out the Christmas motif. On arrival the members placed their gifts for the gift exchange beneath a gaily decorated Christmas tree. The president announced a vacancy in the office of secre tary due to the departure of June Jacobs who is moving to Grand Island. Marjorie Amato was elected to this office. Fay Newens reported that the Red Cross bloodmobile would be in Plattsmouth January 4. She urced that every member do- nate a pint of blood if it is pos sible Church Choir In Musical Program The musical program of the Christian Church Choir will be held Sunday evening. December 17th at 7:30 p.m. The theme this year will be "Reach Your Arms Around the World For Jesus." The choir wishes to portray in song "The Christmas Story" and to glorify his birth by helDing to turn the liPht on in the world and bring peace, good will to ward men. The public is cord ially invited to attend. j Girl A daughter was born Sunday, December 10, 1950, to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kallshin. in Pasa dena, Calif. Mrs. Kallshin was the former Margaret Ann Opp, of Union. Her mother. Mrs. Em ma Opp. will leave soon to spend the winter with them. A nine-pound mrl. Viride Lynn, was born December 3. 1950 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard A committee was named for Archer of Plattsmouth. Mrs. the President's Ball to be held in Archer was the former Alta January. Those selected were Faye Miller, of Cedar Creek. Donna Rhoden, chairman; Alice Mr. and Mrs. Emery Voyles Sharpnaek, Phyllis Young, Mar- Avoca. announce the birth of gafet Weaver, and Ethel Girar- a daughter. Connie Jean, weight wvt- Timo cinrJ n'flpp nf T hp hall. i T , - - " it""-ocvc puunub. un iMovemDer zi, will be announced at a later, 1950 date. ! Twins The business meeting was ,,,7"" . , , , closVd and the remainderof the b Vr Ind Mrs lSSJ S2? evening was turned over to Joan S?5?f JL1 o5s7ero 1lea1' Iol?mon The club sextet, Shir- ley Jacobs, Joan Solomon. Syl- gay becer 10 1950 via Flynn. Shirley Mayabb. Lila aay' "ecemper iu, 195U. Gives Last In Series Of Book Reviews Tuesday A good attendance greeted Mrs. John Jesse, prominent Omaha book reviewer, in the' last of a series of book reviews sponsored by the Federation of the Presbyterian church Tuesday- evening. Mrs. Jesse titled her pro gram "Christmas Selections", very fitting to the season. Her portrayal of the characters in Lloyd Douglas' book "Home for Christmas" was very real and took many of the listeners back to "the good old days of their childhood." and Christmas ob servances of yesteryears. "The Little Mixer" by Lillian Shearon was a tale of childish belief and faith in Santa Claus irrespective of relierion and car ried a lesson in religious pre judice that could be applied to every day living. The evening's program ended with a delightful reading entit led "Button. Button" bv Corn elia Otis Skinner. This sketch depicted the humorous situation of a young boy dressing for his first formal Christmas party, j As a prelude to the reviews.! Mrs. Verna Goos played Christ- j mas Carols on the organ. Entertain At Dinner Party For Son Mr. and Mrs. Joe G. McMaken entertained at a dinner party Tuesday evening at their home in honor of their son, Joseph N. McMaken and wife, who were married recently. Guests in cluded Mr. and Mrs. John Sla tinsky, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Noble, Ray Toman, Martha Janak, and Sharon and Pete Hill, all of Omaha. Raymond Larson Jr. Named to Sigma Tau Raymond J. Larson, Jr., has been named to Sigma Tau, na tional engineering honorary so- ciety at the University of Ne braska. New members of the organi zation are selected from juniors and seniors in the College of En gineering who rank scholasti cally in the upper one-third of their class. Journal Want Ads Pay! A Montana test on grassland feeding showed that 14 2-year-old steers fed on 46 acres of wheatgrass gained 318 pounds per head in 98 days. When You Think of SHOES Think of Foster's X-RAY FITTING Ortize, and Margaret McKee .vwAMMAAAAAAAAAAAitA . .- Night." and "Silent s Night." Christmas carols were sung by the group led by Shirley May abb, Juanita Brendel at the piano. A cash donation was collected to send to the Children's Memo rial Hospital in Omaha. Delicious refreshments were served by the social committee, Joan Solomon. Beatrice Broth ers, Nola Stander, Betty Jo Niel sen. Lucille Williamson, Ruth Patton. Ruth Biery, and Clarice Baumgart. Attends Funeral Of Uncle in Kansas City Leonard Brothers was called to Kansas City Friday of last week ir the sudden death of an uncle. Fred Stevens, who had made his home there for several years. Mr. Stevens was a former resident of LaPlatte and was well known in that, community. ' Funeral services were con ducted at Kansas City Monday afternoon with interment in the Missouri city. 'Mr. "Brothers returned to his home in Plattsmouth late Mon-, day evening. 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