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JJUJ m m"9 w O"" " ' V r W - - "V . r ' C ' -' ' ' " " . . " -r V V" r ' v 5.' V i. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. SEBII-WEEKLY JOURNAL . PAGE FOUR Thursday, December 14, 1950 Father Tuchek Host To Rosary Altar Society Members of the Holy Rosary Altar Society were guests of the pastor. Father Edward C. Tu chek at the second annual .Christmas Dinner last Sunday evening at 6:30. The dining room was decorated with cedar garlands and Christmas crystals. Along one side of the room was represented the advent of the shepherds; along the other the coming of the Magi. The focal point of the two lines was a shadow box with the sta tue of the Madonna holding the Infant Saviour. The four large tables had as a center piece one pure white square candle on a platform of silver encircled with holly. A large poinsetta formed by long slender red leaves sent from Florida covered the top of each table. The service table was decorated with two can dlebra and holly. Canapes of various kinds were arranged on huge silver trays. The buffet was decorated with holly. A three tier fruit cake festively decorated formed the center oiece. Six young men of the parish in white coats and French chef caps served from the buffet. They were: Donald Clifford. Clifford Giradot. Ra- FOR ALL PAINT JNLLD5 Plattsmouth Paint Store 337 Main St. Phone 6173 mon Koubek. Daniel Rohan. Thomas Rohan and Kenneth Meisinger. The menu included: roast torn turkey, oyster dressing, sweet potatoes in orange shells. Brus- sel Sprouts, cranberry cancne salad, rolls, fruit cake a flame 1 and coffee. During the cake lighting the waiters sang Christmas carols. After dinner. Father Tuchek presented each officer of the Altar Society with a hand car ved Tyrolian Christmas Crib. Funeral Services Held Sat For Herman Leefers Funeral services for Herman Leefers, Avoca, who passed away on December 6. 1950. were held Saturday, December 9, at 2:30 p. m. from the Tonsing and Son Funeral Home and at 3:00 p. m. at North Branch Church with Rev. F. L. Bracher in charge Born' September 10, 1870 in Germany, the son of Mr .and Mrs. Henry Leefers. he came to America at the age of seven with his parents. On March 8, 1905. he was united in marriage tn r.ina RruErerman at North Branch church. They continued to reside in that community un til moving to Syracuse in 1948. Surviving are his wife, a son Fred, of Avoca. and a daughter, Irene, at the home, and three grandchildren. One daughter, Minnie Nutzman. preceded her father in death in 1933. Casket bearers were John, Harry and Henry Leefers, Henry Borman. William Kehlbeck and Richard HauDt. Interment was made in North Branch Cemetery in the family plot. T It, A It - V & 4 i 3 we k 1 4h 4L t. ,5V fr XA t K mm -1 QUESTION ENEMY NURSES . . . Brig. Gen. Kang Moon Tons and Capt. Yoon Kin Suk of the Sooth Korean intelligence are ques tioning: three North Korean nurses captured near the Manchurian border. They were flown to the rear by airlift. n wsr 1 . ... !& -ffi RAGTIME CHOCOLATES ;, 3 BEAUTIFUL PACKAGES OF HIGHEST QUALITY CANDIES Yanks Who Gave Auxiliary Fund j Drive Completed Wednesday marked the clos ing day of the "Gifts for the Yanks Who Gave" campaign for funds sponsored by the Platts mouth American Legion Auxili ary headed by Mrs. vera war ga and Mrs. Sophia Wolever. une cnairmen 01 tne commit tee and members of the Auxili ary were well pleased with the response to their appeal for as sistance to see tnat every sick or disabled veteran confined in hospitals in Nebraska would be remembered on cnnstmas uay with a gift from these who did not forget. Although the goal was set somewhat higher than the total collected, members realize that at Christmas time too many or ganizations ask for contributions placing a tremendous burden on those who would like to assist. Below is a complete list of all contributions made during the drive: Thelma Hinkle $ O. A. K Rev. D. V. Herrick B-Square Farm Bureau Unit In Memory of Jimmy Jones (Mr. and Mrs. Joe McCarthy Eagles Auxiliary Mr. and Mrs. Dick March Memory of William E. Evers L. C. P. V. Club Murray Study Club 10.00 1.C0 5.00 1.00 6.00 2.00 5.00 1.C0 5.00 5.00 Dr. P. T. Heineman $ 2.00 Am. Legion Post 56 5.00 Memory of John McCar thy 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Art Johanns 5.00 In Memorv Vernon Dun lap 1.00 In Memory Edward Ha draba (Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Reckard) . . 2.00 Mike Tritsch 1.00 Lucille Gaines and Sally 1.00 American Legion Auxiliary $17.50 In Memory of L. H. Gould . . 1.00 In memory of James H. Jones 2.00 Vera and Don Warga 2.00 Plattsmouth Journal 5.00 In memory of Harold Wolever 1.00 In memory of Reed Wolever 1.00 Plattsmouth Woman's Club 5.00 Art Warga 1.00 In memory of Ervin Rusk 2.00 Fred Lugsch 2.00 In memory of Dpnald Giles 1.00 In memory of Veryliuehn 1.39 Lot of Mincemeat " SOUTH ROYALTON. Vt. (UP) Mrs. Lisle D. Mcintosh, a great-grandmother. is busy making four and a half tons of mincemeat. She has made that amount annually for 50 years, selling it throughout the country. 2, Rail Commissioner Unhurt in Accident Richard Larson, member of the Nebraska state railroad commission, was uninjured Monday morning when his car skidded on ice three miles west of Union and over-turned. . Mr. Larson was en route to Nebraska City to attend an In terstate Commerce Commission hearing on proposed abandon ment of the Missouri Pacific railroad right-of-way between Crete Junction a mile northwest of Talmage to Otoe. Larson reported the highway icy in spots between Lincoln and Union. His car hit an icy spot three miles west of Union and went out of control. A passing motorist stopped, open ed the door and helped Larson out. Although the car was badly damaged, the driver escaped unhurt. CORRECTION In the list of donors to the gravel fund furnished this newspaper by Wm. F. Nolte in last Monday's issue, the amount !3ven by Albert Hilfiker" should nave read $1.50 instead of $125 as carried in the article. We are lad to make the correction. Other errors reported were Otto Peteriet should have read $125. and two names were om itted. Ford Helm $81.00 and Walter Weiss with a donation of $49.50. The Journal is glad to make these corrections. Walter Anderson Tops Omaha Market Among shippers of market topping hogs on the Omaha market. Mnnrtav was Walter An. derson of Cass county who de-! $325.00 livered 16 head averaging 216: Eva M. McGrath & Roderick, ?ounds and hit the high of j to B. H. G. Eitine and C. C. Gi 18.10 per cwt. 1 rardot, 9-30-50, W,i L. 10 & E. Realty Transfers Rinhart Ketelhut to Henry A. Rockenbach & Emma 11-25-50, Frc. L. 17 SWSE 20-10-9, $4000.00. Mary May Troop to John W. Elliott, 12-5-50, W 38' of L. 2, B. 46, Y & H Add to Plattsmouth, $1.00. Walter H. Smith & Richard C. Peck (Ref), to Howard E. Lis ton & Elaine E., 11-29-50, SMs L. 6 & All L. 7. B. 2, Fergusons Add Elmwood, $5900.00. F. W. Herger & Nellie A., to Eva ' M. George, 7-17-50, L. 4, Burris Sub-Div.. $200.00. F W. Herger & Nellie A., to Eva M. George, 7-17-50, L. 5, Burris Sub-Div., $200.00. B. F. Georpe & Eva M., to B. H. G. Eiting & C. C. Girardot, 12-2-50, L. 4 & 5, Burris Sub-Div., 28.3' of L. 9, 8. 3, Plalismoum. $1000.00. Mary Troop & George to Carl Schneider & Kermit. 12-5-50. L. 11, B. 29, Plattsmouth,. $3700.00. - County of Cass to Maurice' Martinson & Arlene Betty, 12-5-50, L. 5 & 6, B. 95, Plattsmouth, $50.00. John M. Meisinger & Mary to John M .Meisinger, 12-8-50, L. ?., B. 13 Y & H Add to Plattsmouth, $1.00. County of Cass to G. R. Bingpr & Eva J., L. v, a. -z Fleming & Race Add to Weep ing Water, $20.00. School Lunches Carry On ST. PAUL, MINN. (UP) Ris ing food costs have driven many school districts in Minnesota to can their own food and fruits to keep the school lunch prQ-j gram going this fall. The act ivity was begun by Parent-Teacher eroups. 4-H clubs and oth er farm and civic organizations. Weeping Water Masons Confer Masters Degree Masters Degree was confer red upon David Meyer at Weep ing Water Monday evening. when Euclid Lodge No. 97. An cient Free and Accepted Ma sons met for the ceremony in the lodge hall there. R. P. Hob son, uncle of the candidate. conferred the second section of the degree, assisted by out-of-town installing officers William McDonald, Murdock. of Elm wood Lodge. William White. Louisville, of Springfield Lodge. Leonard St. John. Dunbar, of Nehawka Lodge, and Herbert Eager of the Louisvillp Lodge. First section of the degree 111 c? rrY fnrvarf rrt tVio Qnir?ofo by Clarence Norris. Worshipful' -a . j n 11 j ji JiL w r Master or r-ucna J-,oage. wun Clifford Cooper. Harold Elliott' Virgil Rhodes and Gordon Hen eger comprising the local instal ling officers. Guests of Euclid Lodge to wit ness the deeree work included Most Worshipful Brother John S. Hedlund. Grand Master cf the Grand Lodge of Nebraska, of Omaha: William F. Evers. Grand Commander of the Grand Commanderv Knights Templar of Nebraska, and sup erintendent of Nebraska Mason ic Home in Plattsmouth; Carl Grieson Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge, of Omaha, and Raymond C. Cook. Grand Cus todian of the Grand Lodge, of Plattsmouth. Preceding the ceremonies at the lodge. Worshipful Master Clarence Norris acted as host to a turkey dinner at his home at Weeping Water with officers of the Grand Lodge as guests. Turkey for the dinner was sup plied from Mr. Norris' pwn prize winning flock. 2:r r ; m Electric Razors Remington . Schick Sunbeam Television Set Radio (Portable) Q Electric Trains Sled O Bicycles Wagons a Holster Set Football And Many Other Gifts Electric Waffle Irons Coffee Makers Pop-up Toasters Copper Bottom Ware Stoves Clocks Refrigerators Mixers Hampers Irons FOR SISTER Over 200 Attend School Meet At Union Monday . UNION (Special) The community meeting was held last Monday evening at the school house. About 200 at tended. The program was one of the best for a long time. The primary pupils, with their teach er, Mrs. Fauquet of Plattsmouth, put on a very colorful appear ance as the little boys and girls marched into the assembly and made a stunning picture in their cute little green caps and capes. ine rnytnm Dana gave sev eral numbers, keeping perfect time with the pianist, Mrs. Fau quet. The second group made sweet music on their song flutes and they all received a fine applause from the large audi ence. Miss Chase, teacher of the in termediate room and her pupils presented a very beautiful tableau entitled "The First Christmas." The manger scene with the wise men, the sheph erds and the angels were beau tifully presented. Nancy Land was the narrator. Robert Atte bery sang "Oh Holy Night, the Angels sang "Joy to the World." The high school was there on tne last part or tne program. Lois Garrens, Barbara Wolfe, Joyce Stevens, and Dorothy Scnaust sang "Joy to the World," with Ramona McQuinn accom panist. A girl's trio, Barbara Garrens, Bonnie Baker and Ra mona McQuinn sang "Oh, Holy Night." Their voices harmonized beautifully and they received a hearty applause. Mr. Parsons, superintendent of schools, then showed two very interesting pic tures. The first one was "Ca nadian Scenery," and the second "In the African Jungles." The refreshment committee was Mrs. Chas. Attebery, Mrs. Neeld, Mrs. Jane Roddy, Mrs. Holben and Mrs. Ollie Attebery. They were indeed a busy committee feeding so many. The refresh ments were sandwiches, cake, coffee and cocoa. . O Dolls (All Sizes) Doll Buggy And. Many. Other Fine Gifts MAKE YOUR FIRESTONE STORE YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPING CENTER FOR GIFTS FOR ALL THE FAMILY: QUALITY PLUS1 PRICE CAN'T BE BEAT HERE. 447 Main Street Phone 5114 John Biegger Raised To Sergeant Rank John Biegger, dental techni cian attached to the 3902 Medi cal Group, Offutt Air Force Base, and husband of the for mer Audrey Bow of Plattsmouth, who has held the rank of Cor poral for the past year, was raised to Sergeant at- the base Tuesday. Sgt. Biegger has been stationed at the, air. base here for the past two years and a member of the air force since early 1948. STORE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS - STARTING TODAY DECEMBER 14TH 1 -1 -vr 4- 1 "V. 3 Each Gift Suggestion A BULL'S EYE! Watch h is eyes when he lifts the lid of the box . . . sees the gifts you've selec ted from our stocks . . . gifts that he's wanted and needed- Below, a few samples of what's in (our) store for him: LOUNGING ROBES, for those evenings by the fireside ex cuse us the TV set. AH sizes, many colors and styles to select from $7.95 1 fii i- i ws -tmr.' t , t ' " gLOVE for UK W L WE PUT THE LOVE in Christmas. Tremendous assortment, leather, suede or pure wool. $2.95 to $5.95 FINE LINEN MAKES THE MAN! See our selection of quality shirts in all sizes and colors. And our mammoth collection of smart neckwear. Ties $1.50 - $2.00 - $2.50 Shirts $2.95 to $5.95 You Can't Be There All The Time . . Let These Mufflers Hug Him For You! . . . Pure wool and warm as your affec tions. Come in smart checks, fashion-wise tartans, in stripes and solids. Also a big selection of colorful rayons. See them to day! $1.45 to $2.95 HATS - Dobbs and Portis. Give him a Gift Coupon for one of these fine hats. $5.00 to $15.00 NOTHING TO SNEEZE AT . . . the qual ity of these fine handkerchiefs, when compared with the price. Initial - Box of three. $1.00 and $1.50 BRACE HIM for a fashion-right winter with a pair of smart, comfortable suspen ders or a distinguished looking leather belt, if he prefers. . ' $1.50 to $3.50 9 Labor accounts . for 25 to 30 percent of the cost of producing milk. More efficient use of labor Where Quality Is Not Expensive ! II ,1 anu iauui-savuig equipment can f.& ! ,