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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, May 15, 1952 iOCim Just Dial Kunkel, Bickford Crowned Weeping Water Royalty WF.LFING WATER (Special) An ' across the bcrder" at mosphere was the setting for the junior -of nior banquet held at the Congregational church in Weeping Wat: r Friday evening. Juniors were hosts to the grad uating, class and other guests at the 'Mexican Cafe." .Benjamin Oliver was master of ceremonies. OLhers taking part in the program were Carol Jean Ambler, Terry Bickford, Valerie Ulfelman. John Everett. Mary Domingo. Wanda Rhodes, James Staccy. Dorothy Ann Kunkel. Darrell Krogh and Su perintendent R. C. Porter. Musi cal selections by a duet, Valerie Ulfelman and Leon Fitzpatrick, and the trio. Carol Jean Ambler, Mary Domingo and Dorothy Ann Kunkel were also highlights. -At the class prom following the banquet. Dorothy Ann Kun kel. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Kunkel and Terry Bickford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wison Bick ford. were crowned king and queen of the prom. Carol Jean Ambler, senior class president, and Joe Murphy, crowned the rcyal couple. Attendants to the King and Queen were Mary E. Domingo, Charlotte Stacey, James Garrison and Lanny Lud wick. A grand march followed the royal coronation. Applied monthly, DER-ENE keeps POW- ccrpeti or rugs looking Irk- new. Soiled orecs in front of .doorj can be cleaned without cleaning entire rug. Sprinkle on the pow der; brush it in; remove with vacuum cleaner. 1f Endorsed by UU Bi3low-Snfod Cptt Com cany KEE?S 1 RUGS I CU&H Hiatt Furniture Co. 126 S. 6th Phone 3110 dhureioeir Drugs Your Self Service Drug Store Phone 4114 Plattsmouth Playtex Mslby Paiits Playtex Dryper Pads Large Size . $1.49 - Small . $1.29 Playtex Dryper Panties Large, Medium & Small $149 BABY FOOD Dextri- Maltose . . . 74c SMA Liquid 34c SMA Powder . $1.08 Pablum ... 45c Similac . . . .27c Similac Powder . . .99c Olac $1.09 Mul-Soy . . 45c Hemo 89c wife- SKI REGULAR ... - P$ FOR A LIMITED TIME ONLY 7'! 7'' ..-.Thehamppo used by 241 Mrs. Frank Domingo was gen eral chairman of the prom and Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen was in charge of the coronation. Bill Mason Here From Wyoming Pfc. Bill Mason arrived in Plattsmouth over the week end to spend a short leave here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wr. H. Mason and other relatives and friends. He has been stationed at Fort Warren Air Force Base. Chey enne, where he has been since completing basic training in Texas. He enlisted last fall. A. L. Tidd To ' Visit In Ohio A. L. Tidd. retired Platts mouth attorney, departed Wed nesday for his birth place at Wakefield. Ohio, where he will visit with relatives and friends. Tidd expects to be gone for several weeks. Rev. Matzner Is Back From Chicago Rev. A. Matzner, pastor of St. Paul's Evangelical and Reform ed church, returned here Tues day after officiating at the wed ding ceremony of his grand daughter. Miss Rose Mary Matz ner. who was married Saturday at Chicago. Rev. Matzner spent a few days visiting in America's second largest city. Student Has Art Work Displayed A work of Mervil Miller of Louisville was one of the many exhibits featured during the Nebraska State Art Teacher s Association held in Grand Island Saturday. Works of students in Nebras ka schools and colleges were on display. Mervil Miller is a Ivu college student. Subscribe to The Journal Baby Vitamins Homice- brin $1.21 Vi-Daylin . . 98c Vi-Mix Drops . . .$2.35 Super D Drops 77c Zyma Drops . . . $2.35 Poly-Vi- Sol .... $1.25 oo 00 CI7F ' ?W 'A Famous Hollywood Stars emme sriamo 4-H Cooks Judge Cookies During Recent Meeting Members of the Tasty Cooks 4-H club judged chocolate and oatmeal cookies at their meet ing at the Nehawka library Fri day afternoon. Marlene Eaton placed first and Norma Ross and Cheryl Weik, tied for sec ond on oatmeal cookies. Gloria Miner piacea mat Coster second on chocolate COOkleS. They discussed the lesson, i senteci for' scholastic accom Meat. Eggs and Cheese, under piisnments and for extra curric the direction of their assistant nrtivitirs leader, Mrs. F. O. Sand. For recreation they sang two songs and played games. Refreshments were served by the leader. The next meeting will be with Marlene Eaton on Jims 11. At a recent meeting muffins were judged with Anna Coster placing first. Marlene Eaton, second, and Gloria Miller, third. Baccalaureate Services Held At Weeping Water WPPnino- Water Snecial Rev. Fred C. Gardner gave the address at baccalaureate serv ices held at Weeping Water Sunday for 23 graduating sen iors. The services were conduct ed at the Congregational church. Rev. Gardner. Method ist minister spoke on "Life's Greatest Call." Mrs. S. H. Harmon plaved the processional and Rev. John C. Pryor gave the invocation. The benediction was given by Rev. Sherman Mills. Congregational singing and a number. "I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" by the triple trio accompanied by Mrs. L. A. Malstead. were other features of the service. Brother-In-Law Is Seriously 111 Joe Zastra, Louisville druggist, departed Monday for Jackson, Miss., called by the critical con dition of his brother-in-law, Ar thur Swyers. Mr. Swyers has been ill for several months and Tuesday he was in a state of coma. Mr. Zastra will remain at Jackson until some change develops in the condition of the j patient. Mrs. Zastra , . r,,. i uu Alia. i.eium- ma Dye of this city are expect ing to go to Jackson as their mother is also quite ill. Hiners Enjoy 5,000 Mile Trip Through Southeast Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hiner have returned home from a 5, 000 mile motor trip through the south that carried them as far as Key West, Florida, the south ermost point in the United Sta tes. They found this a beautiful and attractive place with the charm of the tropics. Enroute they stopped at Cam den. Arkansas, to visit with Canon and Mrs. W. H. J. Petter and family, former residents here where Canon Petter was rector of the St. Luke's church. They also visited the Otto Mor itz family at Conova. North Carolina, old time friends. Serviceman And Mothers Honored At Sunday Dinner A dinner was held at the heme of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Meismger honoring their son A 3c Merle D. Meisinger. who is here on 30-day leave before go ing overseas. The dinner was also in honor of all mothers who were present. Present were Mr. and Mrs. John M. Meisinger and daugh ter. Lucii'e: Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Gjerdie of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Kaymond Haith and sons: and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Meisinger. I xviene and Beverly. Knoirs Ready Minnesota Cabin Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Knorr and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Knorr left for Minnesota Sunday, where they have a summer cabin. Tne families are preparing the cabin for summer recreation. They are expected to return today. Henry Lutz On 30-Day Furlough Henry J. Lutz is spending 30-day furioush at the home of his narontQ Mr 9nH Tvtro Honrr p. Lu7 of Plattsmouth. He will 40 & 5 club Tuesday nig"t. Din leave May 29th for Indiana for rief dancing and games high reassignment. I hS??ted ,the evening. The serviceman recently re- 1 Each ladv Suest was Presented turned from a tour of duty in Son Mr. and Mrs. George Mavabb ' are the parents of a 7 pound one j ounce so born Tuesday, May 13. i 1952, at Methodist hospital in j Omaha. He was named Michael I Dale. Grandparents are Mr. j and Mrs. Claude Mayabb and I Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walling. I Twin Daughters I Mr. and Mrs. George E. Jac obs are the parents of twin j daughters, JoAnn and Janelle, I born Monday, May 12, 1952, at St. Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln. Joann weighed five pounds, four ounces, and Janelle weighed six pounds, four ounces. Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Cole, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jacobs, all of Plattsmouth. Awards Presented Students At Honors Day Convocation Plattsmouth high school stu dents were honored Monday as faculty members honored the four classes for their accom plishments during the past school year and for their ac tivities throughout high schooK The honoring ceremony was j held in connection with annual hQnors tonvocation held at the l-,i,-rH trr-lTonl Awards Uprn nro. ular activities. Awards presented included: National Honorary Society George Born, JoAnn Cecil, Joyce Fauquet. David Newburn. Eliz abeth Painter, Carol Rakow, Marilynn Stoehr, Jack Todd. Beverly Trotter and Nancy i Tritsch. Awards were present ed by Supt. T. I. Friest. Seniors in the upper one-fourth of their class scholastically are eligible for the honor society. Faculty members select the students on the grounds of service, leader ship and character. Home Economics Joan Wet enkamp, third year award; Eve- lvn "ellry Jcv, ma paret Svoboda, first year award Awards were presented by Miss Minerva Schliefert, home ec in structor. F. H. A. Junior degrees Paul ine Walton, Pat Todd, Delores Seniors Return Tired And Weary From Kansas City A tired, weary troop of Platts mouth seniors wandered unaid ed about the high school campus today after returning here at 1:30 Thursday morning after completion of an interesting "sneak day" at Kansas City. Accompanied by Principal William Floyd, Commercial In structor, Helen Coulter and Class Sponsors Miss Jessie Wha len and John Hiltner, the sen iors traveled by chartered bus took in a few of the highlights of greater Kansas City. Leaving here at o a. m. Wed nesday morning, the group had breakfast at Falls City before continuing on to Kansas City I where thev toured the "Plaza." district, a unique area designed . . , -,v,i4.t in Spanish architecture, aad me an museum. Aiier a picnic dinner at Swope park, seniors spent a greater part of the af- ternoon horse back riding. They visited the shopping district ; later m the afternoon. ". The return trip started about 7:30 from Kansas City. After stopping for coffee at Fall CityrH an and sister Miss Amelia the gfoup .amycJxere. ertel Martins.- this morning. Housewarmmg Honors Mrs. Lutz Mrs. Leonard Lutz was hon ored at a jhousewarming at Mur ray by friends and neighbors recently. Bringing their own lunch, friends of Mrs. Lutz spent the evening at her home. Television, cards and visiting were enjoyed. The group presented Mrs. Lutz with a lovely lamp. Miss Bourck Is Elected To Tassels At University Miss Marilyn Bourck, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs Fred Bourck of Plattsmouth, has been elected to Tassels, University of Ne braska Co-ed group, by Pi Beta Thi sorority. Her election was held at a tea at the sorority house Sunday. Miss Bourck. a graduate of Plattsmouth high schopl in 1951 is a freshman at the University, Majoring in English, she is tak ing an arts and science course. Son's Call Is Mother's Day Gift Mrs. Roy Beins received a telephone call on Mother's Day from her son, Pfc. Fred Beins and wife, at Wilmington, South Carolina. Pfc. and Mrs. Beins expect to be home in about two weeks. Firemen Fete Ladies At Annual ' Dinner Tuesday Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire- en wcre h,S t0 LhLr wives at ar annual dinner held at the wun a c9rsase. Door prize and game prizes were awarded James Begley was chairman of the annual event. Other com mittee members were W. H Schmidtmann, Herbert Minor Carl Chriswiser and Clement t' Woster. Food preparation was in charge of Mrs. Ruth Krings Mrs. Robert Slavicek, Mrs. Fred Uhlik and Mrs. Be Brothers Holmes Return From West Coast Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Holmes have returned from , their two weeks outing on the' west coast- visiting with friends. They had me pifiiiuie ui visaing witn Mr and Mrs. Ed Ofe at Tacoma' Washington, who have made their home there for the past few years. A Classified Ad in The Jour nal costs as little as 35c. Wiles, Ann French and Evelyn Henry. Presented by Miss Schliefert. Cheerleaders Geraldine Wood, Marie Bashus, Norma Campbell, Carol Krejci. Delores Beins and JoNon Albin. Pre sented by Miss Helen Coulter. Annual Staff Shirley More head, editor-in-chief; Mary Leona Bintner, assistant editor; and Ruth Warga, business man ager. Presented by Miss Coul ter Harriett Case Award Bev erly Trotter. Presented by Joe York to the outstanding senior girl for character and scholar ship. American Legion Oratorical Awards John Ahrens. $10 first place; Carol Rakow, $5 second place; and Tom Livingston, $3 third place. Presented by Rich &rd Peck Music Awards All members of the Plattsmouth high school band and winners in the dis trict music contest. Presented by Ward Pscherer. Speech and Dramatic Awards Presented by Truman Lytle to entrants in the district oratori cal contest and fine arts festival. In addition, the high school faculty paid tribute to all sen iors in the upper one-fourth of the class scholastically. j Chamber Activities j Aired At Business i Women's Meeting j Accomplishments and pros t pective accomplishments of the Chamber of Commerce were ! aired by Manager Hogan Tram- mell at a regular meeting of Plattsmouth Business Women's Club Tuesday night. Following the dinner meeting at Hotel PlattsmouthMr. Tram mell outlined the Chamber's program for the year and ex plained what has been done to carry out parts of the overall program. He was introduced by Miss Ruth Patton. Mrs. Pearl Busch. president, conducted the business meet- ! ing at which ten members and ! one guest. Mrs. K. P. Pence, ; were present. ' The club's June meeting will be held at Omaha. Pol if orninn vuu-"Aiiiau Leaves r 01 Home w Henrietta Martins has - - i i o F Js California, after vis- , ' .t,v, i Ktv,., 5 ? if i CALENDAR Thursday, May 15 Entered apprentice degrees will be conferred by Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6. Ancient. Free and Accepted Masons, Thursday night. May 15. The group will meet at eight o'clock at the Masonic Hall. Dorcas Circle will meet at two o'clock at the Methodist church on Thursday afternoon. May 15. Thursday, May 15 home of Mrs. Joe McMahon Naomi Circle will meet at the Thursday, May 15. Friday, .May 16 Chapter F PEO will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Cum mins at 2:30 Friday afternoon. May 16. Monday, May 19 Plattsmouth Garden Club members will meet at the court house at ,9:30 a.m. Monday morning. May 19, for a field trip. Members are reminded to brins a sack lunch. Visitors are wel come to accompany club mem bers on the trip. Choose "Sure-to-Please" GIFTS for the GRADUATE at r MEN WcARV Famous "5AM50NITE" Luggage SMITH'S MEN'S WEAR Corncfath Ma'in CUvo Maybelle Winn Mrs. Watson Jones and daugh ter, Mrs. Nadine Ligg and son Andy were callers at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hardnock and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Mickel Friday afternoon. Mrs. Ligg is a niece of Mrs. Hardnock and cousin of Mrs. Mickel. She was leaving for Washington, D. C, to join her husband. She left Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Cheever and little granddaughter, Kathy Joe Cheever from Lincoln were Mother's Day guests at the Ma belle and Ralph Winn home. Kathy Joe is a great grand daughter of Mrs. Winn. Alvo Entertains For Pinochle Club Mrs. Edith Braun entertained the Double Deck Pinochle Club Thursday afternoon with 13 members. Mrs. Mattie Skinner won first high. Mrs. Mabelle Winn, second high, Mrs. Cora Klyver, low. Edith served a dain ty lunch. The next party will be at Mrs. Grace Brunkow's. A I vii Miss LaNita Mullen left Tues day, May 6 for Oklahoma and Missouri to visit relatives a couple of weeks. Mrs. Aden came home Tues- day from Philadelphia where she has spent the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Adams and daughters from Eagle, Mr. and Mrs. Alton Gartens and little son from Unadilla were Mothers Day guests of Mrs. Esther Clark and boys. Mrs. Esther Clark and boys were Monday night supper guests of Esther's father, Char les Rosenow. Mr. and Mrs. Max Towne and Stevie from Bellevue and Grandma Stroemer were Moth er's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Stroemer. Mrs. Clyde Jipp and children. Mrs. Marvel Marcoe and Gary and Mrs. Mattie Skinner were shopping in Lincoln Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hardnock i v.ere Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Hardnock and little son. Alvo Charles Stout visited his friend, Johnnie Hopkins at Weeping Water Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Robert son and daughters took their dinner and drove to Waverly Sunday and spent the day with Mrs. Robertsons mother, Mrs. ' Bert well. Bertha Otley who isn't very daughter were shopping in Lin coln Friday. , Alvo Uadies Aid Meets Here Wednesday The Ladies Aid met in the church basement Wednesday afternoon for their regular meeting. Rev. Drake installed the new officers. Mrs. Ben Muenhcau, Mrs. Harold Mickel, Mrs. Alpha Burnett and Mrs. Harold Timblin were hostesses. Alvo Ayers Have Guests At Sunday Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jensen nd children from Blair and Mr. Jensen's father from oshkosn. Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Leaver and Susie were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ayers. Afternoon visitors were Mr. and Mrs. James Hemke and daugh ter. Ashland, and Mrs. Hazel Hemke from Murdock. Alvo Mrs. Lillie Reber, Elmwood, was a Mother's Day guest of her son and family, the Gerald Rebers. . Mrs. Clyde Johnson is helping in the Elmer Rosenow store in the absence of Mrs. Fred Her mann, who is ill. Just the thing for HIM . . . See our Selection of these fine travel cases. Wearing Apparel and Accessories Summer Slacks In Worsteds, Rayons, and Combinations ARROW SHIRTS For Dress and Sport STRAW HATS Attractive Styles Gift Accessories Neckwear - Tic & Stud Sets Billfolds - Plattsmouth Parent Teachers Vote To Retain Single Unit Plan Parent-Teachers Association at Plattsmouth will continue as one unit at least until mid semester of 1952-53 school year. That was the decision of mem bers meeting at Central School auditorium Tuesday night. In voting to retain the one unit system instead of "dividing into ward units, PTA members also voted to continue current officers in force until mid-term. Officers are Col. Harold ' Chips" Woodruff, president; Mrs. Iola Ofe, vice president; C. Warren Rhy lander, treasurer; and Mrs. Wm, Floyd, secretary. At a previous meeting discus sion had indicated that ward units might be favored. How ever, the Tuesday vote was unanimous. The group also vot ed to meet at the different school buildings when reorgan ized at the start of the next school term. In other action Tuesday night PTA members voted to purchase one hundred cups for the unit ; m serving refreshments. Mrs. Ralph Cognac and Ward Psch erer were named to the auditing committee. Enteitainment was provided by Wintersteen school under the direction of Ivlis. Lucille Rcsen crans and Miss Amber Dough ANNUAL EVENT " r j j Every Department Filled With a New Crop of Cottons A Cottons l' A. Sleeveless dress with unpressed pleats in skirt. Bat wing ?4 length sleeve iacket with collar, S8.98. B. Pleated bio with four rhinestone buttons unpressed plea skirt - sleeveless White Linen collar and Black Velvet bow. S8.98. C. Vicky Vaughn's waffle cloth combined with workings of eyelet and rhinestones. Peter Pan collar with eyelet pock ets and cuff cap sleeves, S7.98. Actual Sketches MANY STYLES ARRIVING DAILY JJVL StylsL $PwfL 510 erty. The group exhibited its rhythm band and presented a square dance routine. Door prizes were won by Mrs. Joe Christenham and Mrs. Greeley Stone. They will receive a yearly subscription to Parent Teachers magazine. A special number was sung for President Woodruff, father of a week old baby girl. Members of the hospitality committee were Miss Wilma Schardt, Mrs. Martha Williams, Miss Helen Neddenriep. Mrs. Duane Ahrens, Mrs. Jim Bridge water and Mrs. Wm. Keeley. License for marriage was is sued in Cass county court Mon day to Herbert Charles Show man, 33, of Omaha, and Betty Marie Ruse, 25, also of Omaha. A Classified Ad in The Jour nal costs as little as 35c. Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lefcens Altomeys-at-Law ott Cldg. Plattsmouth AT THE STYLE SHOP Main Street " - -?53pf 7i V J