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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday. January 22. 1951 Just Dial Goldenrod Study Club Meeting Held The Goldenrod Studv club met at the home of Nellie Wet- . enkamu witn co-hostesses Ger trade Barnard and Alice Perry. President, Marian Jacobs, called the meeting to order. Irma Sullivan introduced the speaker for the afternoon, Mrs. Sam Maxwell. vice-president Nebraska Home Demonstration Council of Nebraska. She was an official delegate to the tri enial conference of Associated Country Women of the World at Copenhagen. Denmark. Sep tember. 1950. She gave a most interesting talk on her trip abroad and showed a display of dolls from the many different places she visited. Slides were shown of many of the points of interest. It was voted to pay $5.00 to the March of Dimes. Twenty-six members were present and four visitors. Mrs. Merle Rainey. Mrs. Carl Schnei dej. Mrs. Hiigo Heyn, Mrs. John Ya'lery. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. .February 8th meeting will be held at Hie home of Elsie Wiles with Marjorie Spangler and Gcun Sullivan hostesses. Star Officers Have Canasta Party On January 19 Mrs. Katherine Wiles was hostess at her home at a canasta party honoring Mrs. Nellie Hamblen, present Worthy Matron, Mrs. Mary Beverage, nev.lv elected Worthy Matron, and Mrs. Irma Sullivan. Junior Past Matron. Mrs. Hazel Rainey, a guest from Fort Peck, Mont, won first prize, with Mrs. Lunetta Hutch inson receiving the consolation prize. Each table had as a center piece a red rose in a bud vase. Later in the evening refresh ments were served. Those attending were Mrs. Nellie Hamblen. Mrs. Mary Bev erage, Mrs. Irma Sullivan. Mrs. Mildred Harris. Mrs. Leona Rfcike. Mrs. Juanita Brendel, Mrs. Katherine Glaze, Mrs. Lcla Shellenbarger, Mrs. Mildred Walden. Mrs. Helen Land. Mrs. Ruby Lancaster. Mrs. Lunetta Hutchinson. Mrs. Margaret Carr. Mrs. Dorothy Mann. Mrs. Hazel Rainey. and Mrs. Katherine Wiles. Gifts were presented to the honored guests. Mrs. Fred Essen of Platts mouth was taken to Methodist hospital in Omaha last week. 5930 for PROMPT EFFICIENT ELECTRICAL WIRING At Prices You'll Be Glad to Pay Free Estimates HUDSON ELECTRIC Plattsmouth, Nebr. All Wool -- With Knit Cuffs Two Pockets Excellent Quality Just What You Want For Colder Days Wescott's Green Stamps Since 241 IW.S.C.S. Circles Hold Meetings The circles of the Women's Society of Christian Service met on Thursday. Mrs. Harley Cecil, assisted bv Mrs. Dave Ruther ford, were hostesses to the Dor - !was cas Circle at the Cecil home. Eighteen members and guests attended. Mrs. R. B. Keller pre sided over the business session; Mrs. Howard Wiles gave the de votions. The first lesson in the new course of study was given bv Mrs. Nierste from the book "Near East Panorama."- For the program of the afternoon Eliz abeth Painter sang two numbers, "Pale Moon" and "Wanting You" with Joan Cecil as her ac companist. Mrs. Garfield Dun ning was awarded the "on time" prize. Mrs. Cecil and Mrs. Rutherford served refreshments at the close of the meeting. The Naomi circle met on Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Claude Ruse who had Mrs. Wm. Senf as her assistant. Mrs. Gro ver Rowlette presided as chair man. Mrs. Edgar Glaze gave the devotions from the 10th Chapter of Hebrews, and Mrs. Fred Bourck had the lesson from the study book "Near East Panorama." Following a social hour the hostesses served refreshments. Nineteen members and three guests attended. Mrs. L. J. Hutchinson enter tained the members of the Gleaners Circle at her home on Thursday evening. Her assist ants were Mrs. Albert Funk and Mrs. Vern Harter. Mrs. Charles Walden gave the devotions, and Mrs. Vernon L. Waterman the lesson. Mrs. Edgar Newton was in charge of Jhe game period. Twenty four members and guests were present. The hostesses served refreshments at the close of the meeting. The next meet-i ing of this circle will be with Mrs. Robert Mann. Sunbonnet Garden Club Meets Thursday Sunbonnet Garden club met at the home of Mrs. Louis Han sen Thursday. January 18. Mrs. John Fitch was associate host ess. There were 12 members present and one visitor. Mrs. boran Bowman and daughter, Linda. Meeting was opened by president Mrs. Earl Payton, ask ing all to repeat the Lord's Prayer. A souvenir folder. Tourna ment of Roses, sent to the club bv Mrs. Bertha Davenport, was enjoyed by all. A get well card was signed by members present and sent to Mrs. Earl Shanholtz, who was ill. The lesson, an ar ticle on Organic Gardening, was read by Mrs. Ethel Hennings. Two quiz games were given by Mrs. Fitch. Winners were Mrs. Velma Eowman and Mrs. Edith Akeson. Roll call for next meet ing is to be a verse -from the Bible pertaining to plant or flower. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Max Bowman's. Week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gleason were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schleiger. Mr. and Mrs. George Moier and Mrs. Madge Evans, all of York. Attending the golden wedding anniversary celebration of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lenhardt at Avo- ca recently were Mr. and Mrs. John Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Porter of Plattsmouth Journal Want Ads Pay! COAT U Green Stamps 1379 aesfm Mesa's Lundberg-Lillie Wedding Rites Held January 14 NEHAWKA (Special) On Sunday, Jan. 14th, 1951, at 2 p. m., Miss Charlotte Lundberg of Nehawka and Carleton Fcnn Lillie, Jr., of Stone Mountain. Ga., were united in marriage at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Ruth Lundberg. The setting was a white lat tice interwoven with greenery and flanked on either side by tall baskets of white mums and gladioli. The bride wore a coral crepe dress with brown hat and acces sories. Her going away dress of gold wool. The groom was attired in a ngni Drown sharkskin suit. They were un attended. The bride was given in marriage by her brother. Ver ner Eugene Lundberg, of Omaha. Dr. Pfoutz of Lincoln officiated. Preceeding the ceremony Miss Doris Lundberg, sister of the bride, sang "I Love You Truly." She was accompanied by Mrs. Harold Dodson, who also played the wedding march. Guests were the immediate family and close relatives. A reception was held from three to five which was attended by about 90 friends and rela tives. Joan Kropp was in charge of the guest book. Doris Lund berg, assisted by Lollie Meszaros, was in charge of gifts. Mrs. Harold Dodson and Mrs. Sheldon Micthell invited guests to the dining room. Serving at the table were Mrs. Lucian Car per, Murray; Mrs. Sterling Ing werson, Plattsmouth, and Mrs. Willard Nelson and Miss La Verna Ingwerson of Lincoln. Mrs. Verner E. Lundberg ana Mrs. Norman Lundberg served the wedding cake. Also assist ing with the serving were Mrs. Roy Harshman and Mrs. Roy Splitt. The couple will be at home at 0550 Baldwin St.. Lincoln, and the groom will continue studies in architecture at University of Nebraska. his the William Benfer Seeks Information Of Old Friends William C. Benfer, resident of Plattsmouth many years ago. and an employee of The Jour nal before the turn of the cen tury, is trying to check up on some of his old friends here. Now a resident of Los An geles. Calif., Mr. Benfer is plan ning to use The Journal to help him keep tab of the friends he had here. In a letter to The Journal last week. Benfer wrote. "I would like to see if there are any of mv old friends still alive." From a few of those he listed, he might be happy to know that they are still on the go. "I learned the printer's trade in The Journal office, beginning my apprenticeship in either 1883 or 1884 under the eagle eye of C. W. Sherman, the founder, ' Mr. Benfer writes. "Worked for him about 16 vears, and later worked for the Polk Bros.. Milton and Sigel. Also for Geo. L. Farley on the News. I left Plattsmouth in 1901 and have been trecking westward ever since, until I finally reached salt water, too deep to wade, and too wide to swim," he explained in briefly outlining his activities since leaving Plattsmouth. "About the only people of my acquantance, so far as I can find out, are George Farley. Demmie Hiatt. Billy Sitzman and Bert Pollock." the former resi dent writes. In case any other old ac- j quaintances 'Bill" that 1 wish to inform Bill" that they are still around and kicking, his address is Wil liam C. Benfer, 6030 Fourth Ave., Los Angeles, Calif. Cass County Extension Notes Rural Y'outh Mid-Winter Institute The State Rural Youth Mid Winter Institute will be held February 2 and 3 at the College of Agriculture in Lincoln. Dr. Wallace Ogg, Iowa Extension Economist will be the main speaker. There will be discus sion and recreational sessions. A dinner and mixer is sched uled for Friday night and a ban quet and report from Jo Ann Skucius will be featured for Sat urday evening. Anyone inter ested in more information can contact the Extension Office. Bedding Demonstration Sixty Home Extension club leaders in Cass County received training on the "Selection and Care of Bedding Equipment." 649 homemakers will know about the type of construction and characteristics of the various sleeping equipment. The im portance of good sleep and rea lizing the value of bedding were the potential points of the dem onstration. Pearl L. Schultz, Home Extension Agent Mrs. Alice Clark Honored At Party Louise Huebner, Faith Friest. Lillian Livingston and Mary Beverage entertained at three tables of bridge at the Hueb ner home Tuesday, January 16 in honor of Mrs. Alice Sharp nack Clark. Prizes were won by Marie Horn. Alice Clark, and Janet Ptak. Mrs. Clark was presented a lovely gift from the group. . . v. ;:-;.. X-:-w v's ...... . ;..v ;-.-v- . v., -W , . j,, INNOCENT HOMELESS . . . Helping thousands of innocent homeless little children like these is one of major tasks confronting churches aud mis sionaries in Korea. CALENDAR Monday, Jan. 22 The Cass County Salon 8 et 40 will meet at the 40 et 8 club rooms Monday evening at 8:00 o'clock. St. John's Guild will meet at the St. John's Hall Monday ut 8 p. m. Thursday, Jan. 25 3f Tnnl'c Wnmon 'c rinilH will give a coffee social Thursday, J January 25th at 2:30 in the church parlors. Hostesses will be Mrs. Rilla Gapen, Mrs. So phia Gucnthcr. Mrs. Raymond Harold, Mrs. Fred Haffke, Mrs. Elmer Haffke. Miss Emma and Miss Elizabeth Hirz. Mrs. H. E. Holmes. Mrs. Emma Kaffenberg er and Mrs. George Kaffen berger. Home Chapter No. 189. O. E. S. will hold installation Thursday evening at 8. The meeting is open to the public. 2t Friday, Jan. 26 The regular meeting of the Mynard Community club will be held on Friday evening. January 26, 1951. at the Mynard Com munity Hall at 8 o'clock. Ray mond C. Cook will show slides of a recent vacation trip. 2t Mr. and Mrs. John O'Hare are the parents of a girl born January 17, 1951, at 10:14 p. m. at Methodist hospital in Omaha. The httlet girl, who weighed' 8 pounds. 14 ounces at birth, has been named Rita Jane. She is the 19th great grandchild of Mrs. Ella Maryott, a resident of the Masonic Home in Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kellison of Plattsmouth are the parents of a daughter, born Friday, Jan uary 19 at Brown hospital. Ne braska City. 4-H Leaders To Meet Wednesday LINCOLN The annual 4-H leaders training conference at the University of Nebraska col lege of agriculture opens Wednesday. Assistant State 4-H Club Leader W. M. Antes said about 350 are registered for the four day meeting. The training pe riod allows leaders to catch up on the altest in the project they are sponsoring. Projects in which training will be given include foods, clothing, Dairy, homemaking. animal husbandry and tractor. Four Mile Club Holds Meeting The Four Mile club met at the home of Mrs. Fritz Nolting. The meeting was brought to order by the president, Mrs. Ralph Wehrbein. The January and February lesson on Sleep and Sleep Equipment were given by Mrs. Earl Becker and Mrs. Albert Todd. There were two visitors, Mrs. Poort and Miss Tschirren. Our host, Mrs. Leonard Born, served a delicious lunch. Our next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Philip Kehne. Homemakers Meet January 9th The Cottage Homemakers held their Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Watson Jones December 11. Each member in vited a guest for the one o'clock luncheon. There was a program and an exchange of gifts. Thb January meeting was at the home of Mrs. Herbert Oehler king with all members and one visitor present. Mrs. John Al bers and Mrs. Joyce Schutz gave the lesson on bedding. A delicious lunch was served by the hostess. Mary Pedersen, News Reporter Subscribe to The Journal When You Think of SHOES Think of Hosier's X-RAY FITTING Spaghetti Dinner, Prepared By Men, Very Successful Plattsmouth men have invad ed woman's domain, and have concrete evidence that they are equal to any occasion. Proof comes from the highly successful spaghetti dinner sponsored by the Holy Name Society of St. John's church. The dinner was prepared by men. served by men, and men washed the dishes. The group served 225 persons at its spaghetti dinner held at St. John's hall Wednseday night, after planning for only 150. The only thing left after everyone j had eaten were the dirty dishes. me men repui ten. But while they were able to serve many more than they had planned for, they are apologetic to many more who were unable to dine with them Wednesday. Many would be diners were turned away after the group ex hausted its food supply. The cooks, waiters and dish washers have expressed thanks to those who took part in the dinner and humbly apologize to those turned away. The dinner was termed very successful. A crew of male cooks headed bv the celebrated Italian chef, "Luigi." who, when unveiled turned out to be Dr. L. A. Amato, surprised the doubting audience Using spaghetti made in the authentic tradition of Italy and preparing a sauce made by the old Amato iamiiy recipe kept the culinary experts busy for two full evenings. Pvt. LeRoy Hild Weds Lincoln Girl Recently The marriage of Miss LeAura Jacobsen. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl F. Jacobsen of Lin coln, and Pvt. LeRov P. Hild. son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hild of Louisville, was solemnized December 23. 1950 at Alexandria. Virginia. The 8 o'clock double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Willner D. Mensing, in the Immanuel Lutheran parsonage. For her wedding the bride wore a suit of Nile, grey with a fitted jacket and a corsage of Talisman roses. She wore win ter white accessories. They were attended bv Ret. Larry Harris. The groom and his attendant wore dark grey business suits. The bride has returned to Lincoln to resume her work as a tfental assistant. Pvt. Hild is stationed at Fort Belvoir. Virginia. His address is Ret. LeRov P. Hild. R. A. 17-237-035. 7th Trne. Co.. 2nd Engr. Trng. Bn.. E.R.T.C.. 2nd Pit- Fort Belvoir. Va. Mr. and Mrs. John Vallery and Mr. and Mrs. George Tartsch of Plattsmouth were in Murray Friday visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Tutt. Mrs. June Wehrbem is substi tuting at Taylor School, District No. 37, near Plattsmouth, for Mrs. Betty Hennings, who was taken to an Omaha hospital for an operation last week. flot fie jtotfi YOUR BIGGEST REFRIGERATOR BUYS More Extra Features at an Extra-low Price I COROilADO "GreotS" - ir---""" :T - ;Y;- ! .11 9 9 9 4Ks S il Mi I 'OYslk4 tei fM Plan Boy Scout Week Observance Indefinite plans for observing National Boy Scout Week in Plattsmouth and Cass County are under consideration by Scout leaders this week. Boy Scout week will be ob served the week of February 6 to 12. Temporary plans for cele brating the week are already being considered.,, It is the 41st anniversary of the Boy Scout organization. Since February 8. 1910, more than 17 million American boys and men have been influenced by the Scout Oath and Law. To day almost three million are ac tively enrolled in units through out the country. Cass county Boy Scout troops are a part of the vast organization. Committees are preparing special programs for observing Boy Scout Week here. John R. Beeson Former Resident Dies At Cleveland John R. Beeson. 71, passed away at Cleveland, Ohio., Sun day, January 21, 1951, following an illness of several months. He was well known in Plattsmouth and had visited here last sum mer. Mr. Beeson, a retired farmer, had made his home in Cleveland with his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Beeson, since leav ing Plattsmouth. John R. Beeson was born De cember 19, 1879 at Plattsmouth. Nebraska, a son of former Plattsmouth Attorney Allen Bee son and Mrs. Beeson. He was a brother of Judge Allen J. Bee son, deceased. He was married in Platts mouth to Pearl Huffer who pre ceded him in death. He is survived by his son, Charles of Cleveland, Ohio, and a sister, Mrs. Herbert Cotton, Omaha. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24 at Cleveland. Mrs. Sam King In Serious Condition Mrs. Fred Haffke of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Schmader of Louisville drove to Hopkins. Mo., Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Sam King. Mrs. King, who will be remembered here as Mrs. Elizabeth Cavendar, is in quite serious condition. She will en ter a hospital today (Monday) for an operation. Her address is Mrs. Sam King, Hopkins, Mo. More tea is drunk through out the world than any other beverage except water. Journal Want Ads Pay! DOUBLE j?C i Hi GROVE Main St. 601 tow Down Poymont and Terms 35 lb. Freezer Chest Handy Dor-Racks Zonemaster Control Dry Storage Bin Over 15.8 sq. ft. of shelf area in this 8 cu. ft. model! Glass-top crisper; porcelain interior. Thiiftmaster unit with 5-year warranty. Ture JcrvnefZ and atisfacfion Sgt. M. H. Biggs To Help Prevent Army Accidents American Red Cross European Headquarters reported todav that Sgt. Manford II. Briggs. son of Mrs. Earl lies of Platts mouth. has been awarded the Standard First Aid Certificate upon completion oi an armv sponsored course in accident prevention and first aid. Sgt. 1st Class Briggs. who is with the Headquarters Detach ment 7809 at Heidelberg. Ger many, was chosen for the safe ty school by his commanding officer. He was given instruction in both the prevention of acci dents and the proper first aid care of accident victims. Born and reared at Platts mouth. Sgt. Biggs attended Plattsmouth schools. He is a veteran of World War II and has been in the armv for 12 years. He recently re-enlisted for another six year period. He has been in Europe the past four years with the occupation forces and during the war had been in Iran and North Africa. His mother said Saturday that she had just received a Christmas present from her son in Europe. The package she said had been mailed before Christ mas. Funeral Services Held For Mrs. S. Bogenrief Elmwood - Special Funeral services were held at the Christian church on Mon day afternoon for a resident of a good many years ago. Mrs. Spencer Bogenrief. Rev. Boo singer had charge, and with Marlene Eidenminer at the pi ano. Mrs. Chester Irons and Mrs. Ralph Creamer sang "The City Foursquare" and "Rock of Ages." Virginia Hottle Bogenrief was born in Woodstock. Virginia. Her marriage to Spencer Bogenrief in Nebraska was on April 19th. 1893. Her husband died in 1925. and an infant daughter before that. Survivors include her daughter. Mrs. Grace Burton, her son-in-law, James Burton and five grand children and seven great grand children. Since leaving here the family has lived at Palmer. Kearney, and Hastings. At the latter place she made her home with her daughter and family. She was a regular attendant at church I services as long as she was able She was a member of the Meth- GREEN STAMPS ON ALL WATCH REPAIR ALL WORK GUARANTEED Authorized Distributors of Elgin Bulova Hamilton Watches JEWELRY Phone 228 In Refrigerator Value! ((C-dsomely Color-Styled, COROUfiDO mm I r it QJ) A HERB FREBURG, Owner OCtWiVVe. Plattsmouth, Nebraska odist church here and of the Christian church at the other towns. She was 93 years of age at the time of her decease, and two brothers of advanced vears are living. Wm. Hottle of this nlace and David of Miamisburg. Ohio. The undertaker for the ser vices here was of Palmyra, as a brother of James Eurton is tele phone operator at that place. Interment in Elmwood cemetery. 'LENDING' LIBRARY The McCook Kiwanis club is enabling "financially embar rassed" students at that city's junior college to borrow money, interest free. A "Backboard" with dollar bills hanging from pegs has been installed in the college library. Any student de siring a small loan simply takes the cash he needs and leaves his name. When he can repay the loan, he returns the cash and removes his name. FRIENDS IN NEED When Herb McMichal and Roy Banzhaf of Indianola were called back to service, they had to leave their corn crops unhar vested. But friends remembered both men. With the aid of 11 cornpickers. they completed "Operation Corn Picking" in rec ord time. USING HIS TIME One Auburn youth recently put a hospital stay to good use. Lacking only two merit badges for the highest honor in scout ing, the Eagle rank, Randell Smith passed both badge tests while recuperating from a frac tured cervical vertebra. Journal Want Ads Pay! fl I PI PI FUU LP Plattsmouth Last Time. Mon Jan. 22 Betty Hutton & Fred Astaire in "LETS DANCE" In Technicolor Cartoon and News Tues.. Only, Jan. 23 Bargain Night Adm. 12 & 20c, Tax Inc. 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