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XHE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Campfile StOl'V IS PAGE TWO Monday, April 16, 1951 . -i -n r i Presented By Local iOQETY Just Dial 241 Girls Thursday Mrs. McMaken Of Wymore Is Guest In Son's Home Mrs. J. H. McMaken of Wy more has been a guest of her ton, J. G. McMaken, and wife, lor the past two weeks. Their son, Joe N. McMaken and Mrs. McMaken of Little Rock, Ark., were also visiting the parents the pasc week. A dinner party was given on Friday evening when guests were Mr. and Mr. Sherman Taylor and their -c . Joe Taylor and Mrs. Taylor of Wymore; Mrs J. H. McMaken and Mr. and Mr3. Joe N. McMaken of Little Rock, and the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McMaken. Miss McHugh Visits Relatives Here Miss Mary McHugh, nurse in the Veterans hospital at Whip ple, Arizona, was here last week visiting at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Walling and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walling. Miss McHugh is a sister of Mrs. Thomas Walling, Sr of Los Angeles. From here she drove to Murdock to visit a sister-in-law, Mrs. Eunice HcHugh i and a nephew, Edwin T. Mc i Hugh and family. This is her j first visit here in a number of years. Coloradans Visit Louis Naeve Here Mr. and Mrs. Roy Naeve of Longmont, Colorado, was here Saturday for a few hours visit with Louis Naeve, brother of Roy. They have been in Onaha where they were returning Mrs. Bender, mother of Mrs. Naeve, who has been visiting in Colorado. JUST INSTALLED A NEW WING OF WW SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES You'll appreciate the security offered by a Safety Deposit Box. Use it constantly as a fire, theft and loss-proof container for your valuables. Evers Will Attend Commandery Meet Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evers left Monday to attend the Grand Commandery meeting being held at Broken Bow. April 18. 19 and 20. Mr. Evers is Grand Commander in Nebraska. The conclave is the 79th of the Knights Templar. The Past Commanders Association will hold its annual session Wednes day evening. Among highlights Thursday will be drill team performances in the afternoon and the ban ouet for members and their la- ; dies. Friday. James R. Hoffman ' of Denver, commander of the West Central Department will attend the business session. Guests are expected from four other states . LOW ANNUAL RENTAL Plattsmouth State Bank Dr. Wescott Visits Father In Hospital Dr. Mason E. Wescott spent the week end with his father, C. C. Wescott, who is at Im manuel hospital recovering from a recent eye operation. Dr. Wescott returned to his home in Wilmette. Hi., Sunday "evening. He is connected with the mathe matics department of Evanston University. Engagement " ' Announced Geprge Corns and son. Tom mie,".wiUa.Mri and Mrs. Lyle Coppman of Omaha, were at Ames, " Iowa. Sunday, to attend the announcement party for Miss Delia Zaffiras and John Conis. There were 120 at the party. No date has been set for the wedding which will be after the close of the school career of Mr. Conis at Iowa State College. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Potter of Omaha were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ward Schade Saturday evening. J. Howard Davis LAWYER Soennichsen Building Phone 264 Plattsmouth I The local Campfire and Blue Bird girls presented the "Camp- fire Story" in pageant and song on Thursday evening, April 12, ' 1Qr1 Thp Ppntral huilriincr auditorium was filled with the parents and friends of the 60 girls. Rev. Harold V. Mitchell gave the invocation and the group joined in the salute to the flag and in singing The Star Spangled Banner. Mrs. T. I. Friest was the nar rator and told of the founding of Campfire by Dr. and Mrs. Luther Gulick in 1910. Girls from 7 to 10 make up the Blue Birds while those from 10 to 18 are the Campfire Girls. The Horizon club is organized for high school girls. Each group repeated their wish or law and sang some of their favorite songs. The seven Crafts were explained and the ranks of Trail Seeker, Wood Gatherer, Fire Maker and Torch Bearer were noted by repeating in unison the desire for each rank. Each season of the year was portrayed in song and such ac tivities as camping, homemak ing, sports and games and citi zenship were included in the program. The pageant closed with the singing of "Taps." The Ceremonial which fol lowed carried out the 1951 birthday theme "Everybody Counts." The girls were seated around the fire in their friend ship circleNwith a background of candles which were lighted as representing our flag, the Unit ed Nations, our state and youth of the world. Honors and beads were awarded the girls by the leaders. Mrs. Don Williams' group passed their Trail Seekers rank, Mrs. J. H. Davis girls completed their Woodgatherer's Rank and received their rings in addition to the beads they had earned. Mrs. Edgar Newton's group is working on the third rank Fire Makers, and will have their ceremonial in the summer. Mrs. James Bridge water's Blue Birds received their candy sales awards. The local Guardians and Leaders Associ ation gave a $5.00 campship for Camp Harriett Harding to the girls in each group who sold the most candy. The proceeds of the candy sale which is held each fall goes toward the up keep of the camp at Louisville. Two new leaders were intro duced. Mrs. Bill Knorr, who has the youngest group of Blue Birds, and Mrs. Wm. Keeley, who is just organizing a new Campfire group. Nine Blue Birds who will soon be ten or will be in the fifth' grade next year "flew out" of their group into Mrs. Keeley's. : Mrs. Newton (Edgar) expres sed the appreciation of the girls and their leaders to the com mittee of awards: Mrs. Friest. Mrs. Fauquet, and Mrs. Seward. She presented a gift to each of them. A display table held the mem ory books of the girls, camp folders, stamp books and other items of Interest. A second table with dolls of all the na tions surrounding the globe sig nified friendships around the world. Campfire is growing in Platts mouth and more interest is shown by the girls. However, the search for additional adult leadership continues. V.F.W. Auxiliary Installs Officers In Impressive Rites The Lepert-Wolever Auxiliary held their regular meeting at the VFW club rooms with Sophia : Wolever, president, conducting J the meeting. Reports were given by all chairmen of their respective projects in the VFW Auxiliary. These reports were in regard to the year's activities. The Auxiliary voted to co sponsor Girls State with the American Legion Auxiliary. Florence Whipple, Dist. No. 6 president, Dale Bowman, past post commander, and Bob Willis, newly elected commander, were escorted in with the colors. Short talks were given by the visiting officers. Dale Bowman presented the president, Sophia Wolever, with a medal, a national award from the VFW post. The VFW Post and Auxiliary will hold their district conven tion in Plattsmouth on Sunday, April 28th. A spaghetti dinner will be served at the club rooms on April 18th. Norene Porter, Mildred New ton and Thelma Hinkle will be chaperones at the Keentime Klub Friday night. Installation was held with District President Florence Whipple as installing officer. The following were installed: Maxine Bowman, president; Marjie Willis, senior vice presi dent; LaVetta Baumgart, junior vice president; Fern Tucker, treasurer; Dorothy McMillian, conductress; Arlene Mogensen, trustee; Norene Porter, guard; Delores Gall, patriotic instruc tor; Rose Day, secretary; Flor ence Persinger, banner bearer; Mae Favors, flag bearer; color bearers, Deloma Mullenex, Vera Warga, Sophia Wolever and Lil lian Dasher; Mildred Hall, musi cian; Julia March, historian. Vida Lutes, chaplain, will be installed at the next meeting. Oma Schwenneker, Auxiliary member, is ill at the Methodist hospital. Gifts were presented by the retiring president to all her of ficers and she thanked all of ficers, members and the post for their wonderful co-operation in the past two years. A gift was also presented to the district president, Florence Whipple. Arlene Mogensen, retiring senior vice president, in behalf of the Auxiliary, presented the retiring president. Sophia Wol ever, with a beautiful crystal necklace and earrings to match. Meeting closed with delicious refreshments being served by the hostesses, Mae Favors, Pat Bab urek, Mollie Ellingson, Ruby Keyes, Mabel . Menges, Bessie Aschenbranner,' Blanche Sutton, Oma Schwenneker. Visitors present were Lorraine Coates , Maxine Wurtele, and Mae Flau of Nebraska City. l1- How o get your dream kitchen -a nd save It's a YoiiwjsUncn Kitchen you've been wanting! Come in and let us show you how rasy it is to have. You take a Youngslown Ivilchenaidcr cabinet sink, add matching base and wall cabi nets and accessories Lo! your dream kitchen, in gleaming white enameled steel. That's how simple it is, and the price is well within reach. Prices start at $87.50 for a 42" standard cabinet sink Extension Club Prepares For Home Demonstration Week The O Street Homemakers Ex tension club met at the home of Mrs. H. N. Erskine. Jr.. on Friday afternoon. April 6. Wel come guests were Mrs. J. Paul Mcintosh and daughters. La Rayne and Janet. The business meeting with Mrs. Clarence Westlake presiding was opened with the reading of the Club Col left in unison. The music was led by Mrs. Robert Adkins. Even though the roads were muddy. 12 members answered roll call. Two dollars and sixty cents was collected from the last scrap paper drive. Two dollars was voted to the Mary Ellen Brown Fellowship fund which is used by home economics students. Mrs. Clinton Westlake gave a re port on the Eagle Community ciuo. Home demonstration week, April 30 through May 5, was discussed and the club will join in county plans for the week. After the Prayer Creed, Mrs. Arthur Adams and Mrs. Jesse Vestlake presented the last half of the clothing con struction lesson. The topics were "Let's Cut and Sew With the Grainline," "Pressing Ls Part of Dressmaking" and "Easy Meth ods for Applying Zippers." Each member Krwrri in t.hp rinnpr shp 'brought to the meeting for a lappea piacket lor a skirt or dress and a slot seam placket for a neckline or sleeve opening. The leaders also instructed us how to sew a visible zipper fastening without a center seam. The hostess served a delicious lunch. The next meeting will be held May 11 at the home of Mrs. J. Clark Gonzales. . Mrs. Clinton Vestlake, News Reporter Elmwood W.S.C.S. Host To Group From Weeping Water ELMWOOD (Special) In response to an invitation from the Weeping Water Woman's Society of Christian Service a number of the ladies of the Elmwood society motored there on Tuesday afternoon to the Methodist church. They wsre greeted cordially and each one given an identi fication name card to wear. Mrs. Stella Worman, (sister of Ellis Miller t the president, presided graciously at the meet ing, introducing the officers, ministers and guests. Devotion als were lead by Mrs. Ted Carnes. Mrs. J. Norris, (sister of Mrs. Earl Horton) had charge of the program. She introduced the-soloist, Mrs. Neal Fitzpatrick. who was accompa nied by Miss Maude Molton on the piano. They furnished two numbers. Mrs. Norris gave an interest ing and instructive talk and paper on "The Women oi the Bible.".. ;. ....... The "closing music selections1 were-from the high school. Dixie Applegate sang "Because"' and Verlie Ufferman sang "Bless This House." They were ac companied by Mrs. Maulstead, the wife of the school music in structor. She is a native of Australia, coming to the states after the war. Some of the ladies enjoyed hearing her talk at social hour time. For lunch eon each lady had a partner from the other town. They en joyed sandwiches, pickles, po tato chips, coffee and ice cream cake roll. One of the circles at Weeping Water is called the Ruth circle. It is composed of the younger women of the so ciety, and they help in many ways. SPECIAL - SAVE $33.00 Slightly Marred 66" Deluxe Kichenaider - Reg. $232.50 $199.50 SwateK HJI am Mrs. Robert Gall and Mr. and Mrs. August Gall received a telephone call from Robert Gall Friday, in which they learned that he had arrived safety at San Francisco, where he has been assigned to duty with the navy. Eagle Group Makes Plans For Legion Auxiliary Convention EAGLE voPcCiali The American Legion Auxiliary of Eagle met at the Legion home Monday, April 2. Sixteen members answered roll call. Before the regular; meeting started memorial serv ices were held for Mrs. Etta Trunkenboltz, a departed mem ber. I The unit will always remem ber her as always willing to help do things to the best of her ability. Plans were made for the 23rd American Legion Auxiliary con vention which will be held in Eagle April 24 at the Methodist church. The girl for Girl's State was selected by the members. Betty Read was first and Shirley Os trander second. The Legion birthday was well attended and a good time had by all. At the close f the meeting the hostesses. Mrs. Hallie stew art and Mrs. Amelia Stewart served lunch. The Legion post joined in for lunch. The next meeting will be May 7. Mrs. Flossie Trumble and Mildred Trumble will be host- Merry Workers Club Elects New Officers Wednesday, April 11 Our club met April 11 with Mrs. Blanche Snell, Mrs. Albert Kraeger, nostess. Mrs. Blanche Snell conducted the business meeting, due to the absence of our president, Mrs. Robert Vallery. Election of new officers was one of the main events of the meeting. Re sults were: President, Mrs. Don Blotzer, vice President, Mrs. Willis Cole; secretary, Mrs. Rob ert Kiser; Treasurer. Mrs. Henrv Vinduska; Song or Recreation Leaders, Mrs. Harry Nielsen and Mrs. Carl Kraeger. - Roll call was answered by 14 members and we had one small guest. Minutes of last meeting were read and approved. Treas urer's report revealed we have $28.84 on hand or in the bank We still plan to have our postponed family party April 28 at Topiiirs or St. John's hall. . The meeting was then turned 'over to our ,club leaders, Mrs. Ed Ruffner and Mrs. Carl Araeeer wno eave a verv inter esting lesson on materials, pat terns, measuring and putting in & zipper. - - --- The afternoon was brought to a close by the serving of deli cious refreshments by our host esses. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. John Hild's, Mrs. Robert Kiser, hostess. Mrs. Paul Long, Secretary Lewiston Social Circle Holds Two Meetings Recently The March meeting of Lewis ton Social Circle was held at the home of Mrs. Glen Thomp son with Mrs. Ray Creamer as sistant hostess. The extension lesson was on home sewing and tile altera tions of patterns. A contribu tion was made to the Red Cross. The meeting of Lewiston So cial Circle for April was held at the home of Mrs. Earl Wolfe with Mrs. Bruce Wolfe as co hostess. Our president, Mrs. Lloyd Lewis, conducted the business meeting of the club. A report was made on the food sale. A contribution was made to the cancer fund. Committees were appointed and plans are being made for the 25th anniversary of the Lewiston Social Circle club to be held in June. Mrs. Martin Sporer led the members in a discussion on the study of music and led the group in singing several songs. A delicious lunch of ice cream, cake and coffee was served by the hostess to close an enjoy able afternoon. esses. Minnie Bird, reporter Clifton Meisingers Guests At Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Meising er and daughter, Lucy Ann and Delbert Albin were Sunday din ner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meisinger in Lincoln. Demonstration Of Meat Cutting Held A meat cuttinsr demonstration was given to the second year nomemaKing ciass dv iterD Baumeart. and assisted bv Tom Rohan of the Hinky-Dinky meat department. Thp lpsson piven Tuesdav mnrnlnir. included recognition rf hp mnrp imnnrtant cuts of meat, actual meat cutting, stor age and handling and sugges tions for the preparation of these cuts. ;We want to thank Mr. Baum gart and Mr. Rohan for giving us this well prepared and help ful demonstration. A Classified Ad in The Journ nal costs as little as 35c. Miss Berna Elaine Forbes Is Bride Of Glen R. Comer On April 13. 1951, at eight o'clock in a quiet evening cere mony. Miss Berna Elaine Forbes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray F. Forbes, became the bride of Glen Robert Comer, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Comer of Un ion, at the home of the bride's parents. Only the immediate families and a few close friends were present. Rev. G. F. Tacket of Nebraska City officiated at the ceremony. The bride wore a dark blue gabardine suit with black and white accessories and a corsage of dark red roses. The groom was attired in a dark blue suit with a white car nation boutonniere. The couple was unattended. Ray Forbes and George Comer were witnesses. The mothers wore pink car nation corsages and the fathers had white carnation bouton nieres. A three tiered wedding cake was cut by Mrs. Bona Smith, a close friend of the bride. The bride graduated from Plattsmouth high school and attended Peru State Teachers' College. She has taught in Cass county schools and at present is teacher in the Cullom school. The groom graduated from Union high school and is farm ing northeast of Union. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Ray mond, McPherson, Kans., sister and brother-in-law of the bride, Mr. and Mrs. Evertt Van Sant, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Hickey, Omaha, sister and brother-in-law of the groom. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Comer will be at home on their farm near Union. I CALENDAR i 1 Fontenelle Chapter, D.A.R., Elects New Officers Saturday. Fontenelle Chapter, Daugh ters of American Revolution, met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. H. G. McClusky. Mrs. Zelpha Seward, regent, pre sided. Miss Jessie Robertson and Mrs. H. L. Gamer, delegates to the state conference, gave their reports. Pamphlets on , "Historical Markers in Nebraska," a proj ect of the NSDAR in Nebraska, were distributed. The following officers were elected for the en suing year: Regent, Mrs. H. L. Gamer; Vice Regent, Mrs. H. G. McClus Ity; Secretary, Miss Pearl Staats; Treasurer3, Mrs. Zelpha Seward; Chaplain, Mrs. Etta Gorder; Registrar, Mrs. Mollie Gobei man; Historian, Mrs. C. A. Ros encrans. The hostess served delicious refreshments. Monday, April 16 Garden club will meet Mon day, April 16, at Plattsmouth Hotel at 8 p. m. Special speaker will be Cass County Agent Clar ence Schmadeke. Berean Bible Study club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bushnell, 1722 Main Monday, April 16 at 8 p. m. Friday. April 13 The Friendly Farmers Unit of Farm Bureau will hold their monthly meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August Siemoneit Friday, April 13 at 8 p. m. Thursday, April 19 W. S. C. S. Thursday. 2:00 p. m. Dorcas Circle: Hostesses, Mrs. R. B. Hayes, Mrs. James Yelick, Mrs. E. M. Buttery. Na omi Circle: Hostesses, Mrs. C. C. Cotner, Mrs. Frank Lillie, Mrs. R. C. Jahrig. Thursday. 8:00 n m. Gleaners Circle: Hostesses Mrs. Louise Chambers, Mrs. Bn Brittain, Mrs. Fred Armstrong Mrs. Charles Christiansen Friday, April 20 Chapter F, P. E. O., will rrw at the home of Mrs. Luke V,Te Friday afternoon, April 20 at 2:45. Miss Jessie Robertson of Lir coln was here Sunday as a guos of her sister, Mrs. H. L. Gamer Miss Robertson is in the office of the state library commission When You Think of SHOES Think of Hosier's X-RAY FITTING Two Plattsmouth Future Homemakers At Lincoln Meeting Two delegates from the Plattsmouth chapter of the Fu ture Homemakers of America were chosen to represent Platts mouth at Lincoln Saturday. More than 390 other high school home economics girls from all over Nebraska attended this fourth state convention. During the day Evelyn Henry and Pat Todd, delegates, and Miss Schliefert, advisor, took part in the regular business meeting. They voted for state officers and heard the plan of the 1951-52 FHA program. The luncheon was addressed by JoAnn Sku cius who showed films and told of her experience in Belgium and Luxemberg where she had lived. The new state officers were installed. The new state president is Alta - Clausen of Genoa. The meeting was ad journed and the FHA girls toured the agricultural campus and attended a tea given by the University of Nebraska home making students. BEAUTIFUL lAVJIlS COME EASY the ScJt& VJIY i Scoot across the yard with a hopperful of Turf Builder end lawn is fed to rich color and beauty. Then a quick jaunt with seed to carpet those bare spots with luxuriant grass. ScSttl LAWN SEED Get beautiful turf by using a third os much 3,000,000 seeds per pound. 1 lb $1.55 5 lbs - $7.65 SPECIAL PURPOSE Seed for drier soils, deep shade, play areas fast growing. I lb 1.25 5 Ibt $6.15 TURF etllDe Complete grassfood. One pound feeds grass better than 3 lbs ordinary fertilizer. 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