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&P4TSI"0UTH' NE8R48KS' ""'SVnfs'iiCircles Of Woman's Society Of Christian Service Meet iOCIEW Just Dial 241 Union Girl Third In Essay Contest j Extension Club fTo ; Entertain At Tea Barbara Garrens of Union! ,NJrLfft tir ."S tHirH ir. th sw-nnd dis- ! club of Union will entertain at trict of the state-wide essay contest sponsored by the Wom an's Auxiliary of the Nebraska State Medical Association. Dr. C. II. Sheets of Cozad, president of the association, dis closes that prizes will be award ed for the three leading essays. Prizes are a $25 bond. $10 cash, and a certificate of merit. Lois Lathrop of Nebraska City and Joey Dingman of Lincoln a tea Wednesday atternoon. April 25. at the Lesion Hall at two o'clock. In connection with the cancer drive being conducted during the month of April, the film "Breast Self Examination" will be shown. All ladies are cordially invited to attend. A free-will offering for the cancer fund will be taken. n-oro firct and spfnnri in the dis trict. State selections will be j Good Will Club HaS made from the twelve district, winners' essays, written on the theme, "Medicine's Role in Pre serving the American Way of Life." Ph CECIL KARR ACCOUNTING Income Tax Service Bookkeeping Systems Installed 6287 Donat Building Meeting Thursday The Good Will club of Union met at the home of Mrs. Henry Dickman. Thursday. April 19. Three visitors. Mrs Harold Eat on, Mrs. Lee Fenton. and Mrs. Charles Crunk were in attendance. The next meetine is to be at the home of Mrs. John Everett May 18th. The Circles of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met on Thursday. Mrs. R. B. Hayes was hostess to the Dorcas Circle at her home on Park Hill and was assisted by Mrs. James Yelick, and Mrs. E. M. Buttery as co hostesses. In the absence of Mrs. Keller, chairman, Mrs. Al Nierste open ed the meeting and presided over the business session. Miss Margaret Mapes had devotion als, using scripture from Mat thew the Ninth chapter verses 20-22. Vernon Waterman spoke to the group on the political and eco nomic situation in the near east, in line with the study book. The group enjoyed a sing fest with Mrs. Nierste at the piano. Host esses served refreshments at the close of the meeting. The Gleaners met Thursday evening with Mrs. Dale Cham bers who was assisted In serving by Mrs. Chas. Christensen and Mrs. Lowell Hamblen. Mrs. L. J. Hutchinson presided over the meeting. Mrs. W. L. Heinrich had the devotional period using for scripture the 23rd Psalm and gave the topic, "It Takes Cour- age LU xvecp uui f num. Mrs. Vernon Waterman had the lesson from the study book Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilson Observe 25th Anniversary AVOCA (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilson held open house Near East Panorama. A game Sunday, Apru id irom z 10 o ai period was enjoyed with Mrs. ineir name ewi w au, Vu Vern Harter conducting. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. Waterman and Mrs.. Lowell McQuin. Re freshments were served by the hostesses carrying out the May basket motif. Guests were Mrs. James Mc Clure, Mrs. John Schreiner and Mrs. H. V. Mitchell. Mrs. Mitch ell extended an invitation for the circle to hold their May meeting at the parsonage and same was accepted. Twenty members attended the Thursday meeting. Mrs. C. C. Cotner entertained the Naomi Circle in the after noon at her home. Co-hostesses were Mrs. R. C. Jahrig and Mrs. Minnie Lillie. Mrs. Grover Row lette, chairman, presided. Mrs. G. O. Schwenneker used several poems for devotions. Mrs. J Howard Davis gave the lesson from the study book. Shirley Humerickhou.se sang "Black Bird Singing" with Joann Cecil accompanying. Following a so- Marilyn Stoehr, Carol Rakow Selected For Girls' State servance of their 25th wedding anniversary. The table was covered with a lace cloth cen tered with a three tiered cake and white candles with silver and silver bells. One hundred and sixteen signed the guest book presided over by Miss Bon nie Baker. Miss Ruby Noerr linger poured, assisted by Mrs. . - i r f-t 1 1 J Ernest im orris ana iwrs. oneuum smith and Mrs. Sterling Harris served. Helping in the kitchen were Miss Lela Smith, Mrs. James Temple, Mrs. Kenneth Wessel, Mrs. Fred Baker. Guests were invited to the dining room by Mrs. Elmer Wessel. Guests came from Union, Omaha, Wahoo, Lincoln, Platts mouth, Dunbar, Weeping Water, Louisville, Nehawka, Avoca, Otoe, Bellevue. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were married at Scottsbluff April 14. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Baker were their attendants and were pres ent at the anniversary. Rev. Henrv Delong. aged 91, perform ed the ceremony. Mrs. Wilson, r r' ; the former Doris Smith, daugh ..chmntc xri0n momhorc ter of Mr. and Mrs. b. Y. omitn and three guests attended Eagle Community Club To Organize Wednesday Night The Eagle Community club will hold its organizational meeting on Wednesday evening. April 25 at 8 p. m. at the Eagle school house. A proposed con stitution will be presented and officers will be elected. Every one interested is cordially in vited to attend. Dr. Otto G. Hoiberg, head of the commu nity service program of the Uni versity of Nebraska extension division will be present as ad visor. The Eagle community can be large in spirit, progres siveness, and understanding through community co-operation. Mrs. Clinton Westlake, News Reporter Guests were Mrs. George For- noff, Mrs. John Schreiner and Mrs. H. V. Mitchell. EIRE DESTROYS PAPERS OF GREAT VALUE All memoranda pertaining td contracts that were to have been completed at the end of this week for the new White Building, were destroyed last night in the one alarm fire at the home of Lars Hensen, builder. A fresh start will have to be made on the deal, it was reported. Though the fire itself ca; but slight . I ? .A Arnolds Visit Here Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Arnold of Nebraska City were here Thursday to visit friends and relatives for a few hours. They have had word from their son, R. W. Arnold, who is on the USS Yarnall. attached to the Pacific fleet. He has been in training at San Diego. Califor nia, until recently. He is ex necting to be assigned to fleet headauarters. The young man is grandson of Mrs. Clara Arn old of this city. lmwmd l Mrs. Crc Ply ton Couple Married At Lincoln Tuesday s4 Kathleen Feldhousen Home From College Miss Kathleen Feldhousen, student at Mt. St. Scholastica College at Atchison, Kansas, is home for a visit with her par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feld housen. The college is closing in respect to Mother Lucy Doo- ley, head or the Benedictine or der who died on Thursday aft ernoon. Miss Feldhousen will return to resume her work with the opening of college on Wednesday. pet on Mr. the S much' two. LOW ANNUAL RENTAL Plattsmouth State Bank Elm wood On Tuesday at the Lincoln Court House. Mr. George Wilson and Mrs. Addie Howe of San Pmnriscn were united in mar- Otto Stege has not been i Hno-p rhrv visited a couDle of feeling so wen oi late ana iid,j ays with her cousin. Mrs. Ad been going to the Doctor's office die Fleischman and now the Mrs Father Kelly Has Guests Last Week Rt. Rev. Msgr. Thomas Bar- den of Tecumseh, Nebraska, in the company of Father John Flynn of Dawson, Nebr., stopped off for a short visit with Father Kelly last week. Msgr. Barden is celebrating his 50th anniver sary as a priest on May 1. Msgr. Barden claims to share with Rev. John Hennessey of Sutton, Nebr., the honor of longest ac tive service in the Diocese of Lincoln. Msgr. Barden is a close friend of Msgr. Agius and ex pressed disappointment at his not being home from his home in Malta. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sherwood of Ponca. old time residents of Union, visited Cass county rel atives and friends last week. Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lebens Attorneys-at-Law Donat Bids. Plattsmouta B PLATTSMOUTH, HEDR. ELEVIS N for treatments. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene entertained her sister. Mrs. J. S. Deering of Onawa. Iowa over the week end. Elniwood Brother Of Mrs. Fleischman Dies Mrs. Addie Fleischman re ceived the sad news that her oldest brother. George Hartzell. 78, passed away suddenly at his home in Denver on last Satur day. April 14th. He leaves to mourn his loss two brothers, one sister, and a step daughter. In terment was in Denver. He has often visited here and had con templated coming again this early summer. . Klmwood The relatives of Mr. Briggs who live in Omaha visited him on Sunday at the Ebeler home. The condition of Mrs. George Kunz at the University hospit al at Omaha is now very ser ious. Her son tsernara ana others from here have driven up often to see her. It happened that DeLor Swarts decided not to accept the position voted him by the Farmer's Union Oil company. So Lewis Hollenbeck is working atrain there for the present as his wife is better in health. The baby son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stolz. Ronnie, has been under the Doctor's care some of the time this week. On Thurs day her sister. Mrs. Dorothy Gatto and children Dannie and Jackie of Lincoln visited them, and on Friday. Mr. Stolz' sis ter. Mrs. Anderson, of Eagle was here to help out Mr. and Mrs. John Long and son Don were in Plattsmouth on Sunday visiting at the home of their son Walt Long and family Klmwood Protection From Swindlers Studied At the home of Mrs. Paul Bornemeier on Tuesday after noon an interesting session of the Bluebird Club was held. The first lesson was given by the president. Mrs. Chas. Marshall on protection from swindlers. Some valuable items for ident ifying them was presented, and some of the ladies had personal incidents to relate. The address of the Lincoln Better Business Bureau was given and booklets from there were shown. Mrs. Sumner gave the second talk about sewing, and Mrs. Horton talked about the book. "By Eastern Windows" and mentioned that the author Wm. McDougal. a United Press work er, is a friend of Donald Gon zales. They being in the same employ, both have had many opportunities of travel. Mr. Mc Dougal was in prison camp in Sumatra for three years, and his friends marveled that he survived as so many did not. The hostess. Mrs. Emmett Cook they are in their home in west Elm- wood. Elmffood A number of ladies from here who have heard Mrs. Max Gen try of Gering speak are glad to know that she has been chosen Nebraska mother of 1951 Don Long has resigned his place as clerk in the Elmwood Grocery and is now employed bv the Brinton cement and ma son workers. At the store the eirls. Mary McLaughlin and Roberta Kunz are "holding the fort." . Mrs. Moomey, Mrs. Douglas and Mrs. Cora Gerbeling were Lincoln visitors on Wednesday. Warren Turner is on the two weeks singing tour with the Wesleyan Glee Club of Plattsmouth. He is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. Wil son of Murray. On Saturday pveninc Mr. and Mrs. Wilson entertained neighbors at a card party and Sunday evening had 38 guests ior supper. They have tnree cnnaren, an at home, Ted, Richard and Lois. Participate In Lenten Offering Sunday afternoon at Trinity Cathedral. Omaha, was the an nual presentation of the Sun day Schools Lenten Offerings for the Episcopal churches of the diocese. Several carloads of members from St. Luke's church meet. Her hobby is music Miss Marilyn Stoehr, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stoehr has been accented as a candidate to attend Girls' State this summer, the local Legion Auxiliary post learned this week. Miss Stoehr and Miss Carol Rakow. niece of Mr. and Mrs. Earl lies, were submitted to the state board by the local post. Miss Rakow has beert named al ternate. Selection of the two girls to attend Girls' State, June 5 to 11, was based on leadership. scholastic ability, health and character. Both girls are in the upper half of the junior class scholastically and are active In other school functions. Miss Stoehr. is a member of the high school chorus, a sub stitute Sunday school teacher at the Presbyterian church, and a member of Jobs Daughters. She is 15 years old. Her alternate, is a member of the high school band, chorus, treasurer of the junior class, and president of the Young Peoples group of the Presbyter ian church. She also was treas urer of the freshman and sop homore class during the past two years. Miss Rakow was awarded a superior rating for her clarinet solo at the district Omahans Attend Social Meeting Mrs. Mary Creamer, Mrs. Ruth Koukal and Mrs. Ann Zit ka of Omaha attended the Cath olic Daughter's social meeting last week at the home of Mrs. Clara Bergman. These ladies are members of the local court. Journal Want Ads Pay! FOR EXPERT Paper Hanging SEE JIM EDEN DIAL 4264 Tuberculosis Group Will Meet April 30 The annual meeting of the Cass County Tuberculosis and Health Association will be held at the Congregational church in Weeping Water Monday. April 30 at eight o'clock, according to Mrs. Melvin R. Todd. Union, publicity chairman. All buyers of Christmas Seals are eligible to take part at the meeting. The general meeting will be followed by a special meeting of the directors. Mrs. Todd reveals. in Plattsmouth attended. Mari lyn Hendricks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hendricks and Larry Long, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Long, were the gift bearers for the ceremony. William Morse Visits Grandparents William Morse, a graduate of the class of 1950 of the Platts mouth high school, is here to visit for a few days with his prandDarents. Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Kief. William is stationed at Treasure Island. California, with the naval force. This is his first visit here since enlistment. Mr. Morse has a three week leave and will spend part of this time visitinp his mother at Chariton. Iowa. Girls attending the annual Girls' State activities are expec ted to bring back information from the week's work and re port to sponsoring organizations. Locally the Legion Auxiliary and V.F.W. Auxiliary are spon soring the girls. St. Paul's Circles Conduct JInteresting Meetings Here St. Paul's Circles met Tues- .,'.., day evening, April 17. Circle j door prize rmei at me nome oi Mrs. rrea Lugsch with Mrs. Ann Meising- Mr. and Mrs Joe Kunz areThe cnairmarii Mrs. Fred Lugsch having most of the old residence dn their Tarm torn down, pre paratory to having a fine new house built. Klrawcort No Damage In Elmwood Fire Fire started on the weeds around the Sterner property on Tuesday afternoon. The fire de- oartment was called and it was extinguished before the high wind carried it to near bv houses. This property had re cently been sold to Mr. Ander son of Lincoln. The deal was made by Claude Johnson, the consideration being $1700. The new owner plans to have repairs begun soon on the house. It may be for rent later on. Visitors From Far North At Louisville MSgt. and Mrs. Earl Drumm, Linda and Brent arrived in Louisville Saturday morning for a visit with Mrs. Drumm's par ents and other relatives here. They had flown from Alaska to Seattle and completed the trip by train. Sgt. Drumm has been transferred to Fort Lewis, Wash ington for now. had charge of the meeting. Mrs, Otto Pitz gave the devotional message, her topic was "World Missions." At the conclusion of the busi ness session games were played and prizes were awarded to the winners. Refreshments were served to 17 members and one visitor. Next meeting will be in the church parlors. Mrs. Don Mc CJintock, Mrs. Otto Pitz and Mrs. Orville Muller, hostesses. Circle II met at the home of Mrs. Elizabeth Engelkemeier with Miss Amelia Martens as co-hostess. The meeting . was called to order by the chairman, Mrs. Verner Kaffenberger. At the conclusion of regular business, Mrs. Philip Meisinger gave the devotions which dealt with "World Peace." Mrs. Bena Smith received the Games were played and the. lucky persons received prizes. Refreshments were enjoyed by 17 members and six guests. Next nieeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Tina Born with' Mrs. Don Born as co-hostess. 'Circle III met at the country home of Mrs. Mike Kaffenberg er with Mrs. Fred Kaffenberger as co-hostess. Mrs. Fred Kaffenberger, chairman.' called the meeting to order. Miss Sophia Kreager had "A' Perfect Day" as her devo tional theme. At the close of the general business all united in repeating the Lord's Prayer. Three door prizes were awarded. Guessing contests were also enjoyed with prizes for the win ners. Delicious refreshments were served to 21 members and eight guests. Next " meeting will be with Mrs. Carl Potschies, Hertha Pot schies and Mrs. Wm.; Halmer. Dinner Guests Of Mrs. Hickey Sunday Dinner and supper guests Sunday of Mrs. W. E. Hickey were Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Kearns and son, Jack, and Miss Bar bara Herr, all of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Max Taylor and children. Janice and Rodney, of Council Bluffs, were here for the week end, guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Sheard. parents of Mrs. Taylor. i m No other thrill is... Of r uu as'Mother's joy In being remembered v with words of love. Send finer Gibson EH y SEE OUR COMPLETE ARRAY r Soennichsen's WE GIVE ZC GREEN STAMPS WATCH REPAIR ALL WORK GUARANTEED Authorized Distributors of Elgin Bulova Hamilton Watches GROVE JEWELRY 1 601 Main St. Phone 228 Hi Mrs. McFarland Returns Home Mrs. George McFarland, who has been at the Methodist hos pital at Omaha for the past two weeks, has returned home. Mrs. McFarland is feeling much im proved in health and hopes soon to be able to resume her usual activities. and Radio Service our Specialty! One-half Block South of Post Office Building We Install AH Makes of TELEVISION SETS Phone 280 Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Whited of Louisville are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Frances Louise, to Wm. Alan Heir, son of Mr. s.nd Mrs. Emil Heir, also of Louisville. Warren J. Reed and a friend, Van Bay, of Denver, Colorado, i came Saturday to spena a iew days visiting friends and rela- Keea is a ior- tivps here. Mr and Mrs. Wade served delicious ) mer plattsmouth resident. reiresnmems. uuests were miss Ward. Mrs. Mary Williams. Mrs. Gus Bornemeier and Mrs. James Moore. Elmwood Mrs. Warren Turner and Miss Ethel Mook drive to Lincoln Thursday evening and enioyed seeing the picture "The Mud lark" at the Capitol Theatre. Plattsmouth SINGER SEWING MACHINES SALES REPAIRS and Ff$c an SERVICE m& RENTALS Singer Sewing Machine Center 4804 South 24th Omaha Phon Ma. 7757 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Weaver of Chicago were here Saturday as guests of their cousins. Mrs. Nelle Shea and Miss Ha Kirker. They departed for Hooper. Ne braska, where they visited an other cousin, Jrnest Kirker and family. C. E. Markham. former county surveyor, now engaged in engin eering work in the vicinity of Louisville, Kentucky, was here over the week end. After visit ing the family here he depart ed Monday for the south. Mrs. Don Warga has been con fined to her home for the past few clays by a severe throat infection. Mrs. Martha Bates, owner of Bates Book Store, was at the store Monday morning for the first time in several months. Monday, April 23 Berean Bible Study club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Severn on south 9th street, Monday, April 23, at eight p. m. Monday, April 23 The 8 and 40 will hold their regular meeting at the Forty and Eight club rooms at 8 p. m. Monday, April 23. Tuesday, April 24 .The Catholic Daughters of America will sponsor a lecture bn "Alcoholics Anonymous" Tuesday, April 24 at 8 p. m. at St. John's Hall. Public invited. ,.-.. ..- . Tuesday, April 2i Home Chapter No. 189 O. E. S. will hold initiation 'mesaay. April 24 at 8 p. m. at the Ma sonic Hall. Wednesday. April 25 , American Legion Auxiliary will meet Wednesday, April 25, at eight p. m. in the 40 & 8 club- rooms. Friday, April 27 There will be a meeting of Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6, Fri day, April 27, at seven o'clock at the Masonic Hall. The meet ing is designated Past Masters Night. Grand Master John Hedlund of, Omaha, will be the speaker. 'III njr- m 4Jt0 Spell deem to dandelions, plantain. buckhorn, moit broad leaved weeds. Easy to vse weed tontrol apply 'dry Just at it comes from package. Trtfat 2500 sq ff-JJ.75; 11,000 sq ft 34.85 Scc&x LAWN SEED Use only a third as much because there are 3,000,000 seeds in each-pound, for open sunny, '- lightly shaded lawns. 1 lb $1.55 5 lbs-$7.65 25 lbs-$36.50 7URF$moea Picture book beauty and calor follows a meal of this com plete grassfood. Economy too, one pound feeds 100 sq ft. 25 bs-$2.50 feeds 2500 sq ft; 10,000 sq ft-$7.85 Three Seniors To Be1 Guests At Peru Three Plattsmouth seniors will be guests at the fourth an nual Blue Devil basketball ban quest, "Thf Feast for Kings," at Peru State Teachers College. They will be honored along with the Peru Bobcats' and Ail American forward Omer Meek er. - Ray Koubek, Dick Kalaso'.; and Merl Dasher, senior lettei.i"n, have been invited, along wi. high school principal William Floyd. SCHREINER DRUG Plattsmouth, Nebraska Wednesday, April 2d The Cass County Historical Society will meet at the Congre gational church in Avoca WednesdayApril 25. Lunch at 12 o'clock noon, followed by a program of pioneer history of Avna nnri vip.initv. The meet ine will be under the auspices South of Avoca Woman's club. Local members will - meet at Platts mouth Hotel at 11 o'clock-for transportation to Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. John Lanphier of Omaha was a visitor in the city Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George McFarland. - J. S. Gribble of Greenwood, head sentry of the Nebraska- Dakota-North . : Dakota jurisdiction. Woodmen of the World, will attend the head scamp meeting 1 at North Platte May 4 and 5. Plattsmouth Junior Woman's Club . . , . ... , Presents One Act Play-Style Show Thursday, April 26th 8 P.M. v VFW GLUB ROOMS ADMISSION . 60c Benefit Playground Equipt...fqr, City Park. V BOY'S PAJAMAS He's in for "Relaxin" like you read about, in these Roomy, well Tailor ed Jamas by Kay nee PRINTS PLAIDS STRIPES Sizes 6-8-10-12 PRICE $g.93 Our "3rd Year Subscribe to The Journal