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i - ! - '! ! f i - IE THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FOUB Thursday, February 19, 1953 Famed Boionisl, Dr. Anderson, 78, Dies February 15 of Howe, Ralph R. Everett of Oak Park, 111., John W. Everett, Mrs. Roy Becker and Mrs. Harry C. Gobelman of Union, and sev eral grandnieces and grand nephews. He was a member of the Re organized church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Services were held Thursday afternoon at Nebraska City with Elder Floyd Hirst of Creston, Iowa, presiding. Dr. Jacob P. Anderson, 78, brother of . the late Mrs. George Everett of Union, died Sunday morning, February 15, at Ro chester, Minn., of heart trouble. , He had been ill about two years. Former Resident Born at Glenwood, Utah, on T April 7, 1874, he moved to Neb- Here Is Married raska City with his parents at the age of two. He attended the University of Nebraska and later taught at Graceland College at Lamoni, la. where he later operated a On West Coast Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Maycroft announce the marriage of their daughter, Miss Mitzi Simmons of lle fxLrmi ! rem, Jr., son of Mr and Mrs brother, John. He later home steaded in Kansas for five years. He received a bachelor of science degree from Iowa State in 1913 and in 1916 received his Masters. Robert Herron of Hawthorne, California. The couple was married at Vancouver, Washington, on Feb ruary 11, 1953. Michael Ham- mend was best man and Mrs. Jo- DX-. Anderson went to Alaska ann Wilson was matron of hon. in 1914 and for three years was horticulturist at the Sitka ex Derimental station. In 1917 he went to Juneau and established or. After the wedding the couple returned to Portland where a re ni to juneau anu eaiuuuaiicu t floral business, the first In , ception was held at the home of Alaska. He was a member of the Alaska legislature in 1938-39 and supervisor of the census in the territory in 1940. The hon orary deggree, doctor of science, was conferred upon him by the University of Alaska in 1940. He returned to Ames, Iowa, in 1941, where he worked on scien Mr. and Mrs. James J. Ware. The couple left for a California hon eymoon, from where Mr. Herron will leave for sea duty for 13 months. Mrs. Herron will return to Portland. Mrs. Herron is a granddaugh ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Final Rites Are Keld Tuesday for rs. Lushinsky Society Officers Meet tific proiects and was a member Kopischka. She attended grade of the college staff. school at Plattsmouth before Preceding him in death were going to Oregon. his parents, two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. George Everett PRECOCIOUS YOUNGSTER of Union was a sister. When a child learns some- Surviving are five nieces and thing new, he is usually eager five nephews; John E. Anderson to display it. A little fellow in of Omaha, Emma H. Anderson West Point, after learning of and Nettie Crambett of Lamoni, Jesus and the cross, enthusias George L. Anderson cf Kansas tically ran to his daddy with City. Mo.. George L. Everett of this query; "Did you know Omaha, Mrs. George H. Rhodes Jesus is head of the Red Cross?" Final rites for Mrs. Melissa E. Lushinsky were held at Caldwell Linder Funeral chapel on Tues day, February 17, with Rev. Ed ward H. Brantz of Ralston of ficiating. Mrs. Lushinsky died Saturday, February 14 at Omaha. Pallbearers were Elmer Elliott, August Kopp, T. J. Mendenhall, Albert Olson, Frank Rice and Eugene Snodgrass. Flower at tendants were Mrs. R. A. Noell, Mrs. Harold Gress and Mrs. Ray mond Lancaster. Burial was in Oak Hill cemetery. A former resident of Platts mouth, Mrs. Lushinsky died at Swedish Immanuel hospital at Omaha following a stroke suf fered four days earlier. She was 53 years old. A native of Bethlehem, Iowa, where she was born January 17, 1895, she was the daughter of Robert and Sarah Van Fleet. She was married to Otto Lushinsky on July 29, 1913, at Glenwood. Iowa. The Lushinskys resided at Plattsmouth most of the time since their marriage until mov ing to Ralston in 1942. Surviving are her husband, Otto; three sons, George, Frank and Edward of Omaha; two dauehters, Mrs. Edythe Worthan of Murray and Miss Dianna Lu shinsky of Ralston; four sisters, Mrs. Ollie Nelson of Ralston, Mrs. Emma Green of Omaha, Mrs. Madge Roberts of Oregon and Mrs. Edith Visocsky of Missouri; and one brother. Asa Van Fleet cf Ralston. Five grandchildren also survive. " 4. Use Our Convenient BUDG PL A EASY WEEKLY PAYMENTS A new service for the people of Cass County. Come in see how easy you can open an account. MEISINGER FIRESTONE STORE S & II GREEN STAMPS !h & Moin - J Plattsmouth a 'S EK-END Walradts Observe 40 th Anniversary At Home Recently SOUTH ASHLAND (Special) Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Walradt received congratulation s from 114 friends and neighbors at their home Sunday afternoon and evening, February 8, when they celebrated their 40th wed ding anniversary. Guests were present from Stanton. Omaha. Lincoln, Fre mont, Elmwood, Louisville and Holdrcdge. The celebration was planned and carried out by their two daughters, Mrs. Milton Bach man and Mrs. Glen Marolf. They were assisted by Mrs. An drew vvalradc. The Honorees received many lovely gifts. Mrs. A. D. Backman presided at the gift table and Mrs. Flovd Erickson of Louis ville had charge of the guest book. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and coffee were served. Mrs. Glen Sterzbach of Fremont and Mrs. Si Johnson of Louis ville served during the after noon, and Mrs. Ed Keiser of Louisville and Miss Amanda Landgren of Holdredge served in the evening. The serving table was centered with roses. Miss Grace Urwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Urwin of Louisville and Levi J. Walradt were married February 5, 1913 at Greenwood. Albert F. Sterz bach, Jr.. and Benjamin D. Thomson witnessed the cere mony. Mr. and Mrs. Walradt went to the farm where they now live to begin their wredded life. 4 jets, v r-o hm4 ri f ' HNf a l. M&v i m ftp v y: t - Mtm CALENDAR Churches Praise President im H Christian Stand Thursday, Febr. 19 Eagles Auxiliary will meet to night, February 19, at eiht o'clock at Eagles Hall, i.lemuers are asked to brin,; money and tickets from the benefit dance. Naomi Circle will mee at the Methodist church parlors on Thursday, February 19. Dcrcas Circle of th3 Methodist church will meet at the home of Mrs. C. C. Cctner at 2 p. m. on liiursday, February 19. Mrs. Clayton Pierce will be assistant hostess. GIs mors- Circle of the Metho dist church will meet in the o.iurch memorial room on this .xiursday evening, February 19 at 8 p. m. Friday, February 20 PEO will meet Friday, Febru ary 20, at the home of Mrs. Clement Woster at 8 p. m. Jonathan Cass chapter of the D. A. R. will meet Friday af ternoon, February 20, with Mrs. Glenn Thacker in Lincoln. Mrs. George Sheldon of Nehawka will be co-hostess. Sunday, February 22 Christian church services will be held at 7:30 Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. George Top- liff with Rev. Siegmund of Belle vue Christian church conduct ing. Monday, February 23 j St. John's Guild will meet at i the home of Mrs. William Keeley on Monday, February 23, at 8 p. m. i Cass County Salon of the 8 ' & 40 will hold their meeting Monday night, February 23, at eight o'clock at the 40 & 8 club. ; Tuesday, February 24 t A special meeting of the Or- der of Eastern Star will be held ! at eight o'clock. Tuesday night, ' February 24, at the Masonic Hall. Thursday, February 26 American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday. February 26,' at eight o'clock at the 40 & 8 club. St At Paul's Circles Meet m m. m m Tuesday Night Homes of St. Paul's Evangeli- ml and Reformed church held assisted bv Mrs. MueiL ; rajular r tcnthly maetings Tues- j gavc tne devotions. ! day evening, February 17. , Games were enjoyed. The do.,:- Clvc'" I met at tne numc w prize was received Dy Mrs. Mrs. Majle Engelkemeier wiun LUgSCh. Plans for a food and PRESBYTERIAL SOCIETY OFFICERS Ti c Nebraska City Pres byterial Society, consisting of 14 members from churches in the southeastern part of the state, held a planning session at the home of Mrs. R. J. Becker, 1145 Crestdale Rd., Wednesday. The society formulates plans for 30 c lunch women's societies in the district. A district program to be held at First Presbyterian Church in Lincoln April 21 was plr.nr.c-J. From left (seated) are Mrs. Virgil M. Ferry of Plattsrr.oi;'i-, p. csident; Mrs. Monroe Usher of Lincoln, vice president. StamJi.'iS (from left) are Mrs. Dean Dunham of Plattsmouth, secretary, and Mrs. R. J. Becker of Lincoln, treasurer. (Journal Photo- Legislation Is Considered By Mynard Farm Bureau Unit The monthly meeting of the Mynard unit of the county Farm Bureau met Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Cole, in Mynard. In spite of bad roads, there were 26 pres ent, representing 13 Farm Bur eau families. President Royal Smith presi ded over the business routine of t.hf mpptincr and later called for renorts from the chairmen of I Evangelical United Brethren Vip variiws enmmittpps A t.hp Conereeations of the Murdock legislature is now in session and Ebenezer church and the Mur- I At KGIUS Home is of great importance, Robert dock Callahan church have ap-j n,, nf , Cole, legislative chairman of the proved resolutions commending ! h JLf;! uifv, Mynard unit responded with a President Dwight D. Eisenhower .ba?k, Calif who has been visit lengthy and very interesting for his stand taken for Christ- inDfvttsam of S resume of these bills which have lanprinciples m government. ?L pffiJr ?IkJS JllJ? a direct bearing on agriculture The congregations approved Joyce Kerns Tuesday evening, and would affect each and every the resolution Sunday and have l????- aancmS ana farmer in the state. Mr. Cole sent a letter to the President, p piilJ!; rnrn corof, deplored the fact, that of the commending him for his action. "eiresnments were servea Dy forty-three Senators in our Uni- The letter, signed by C. E. Ni- tnr?fs'!;.QT.Q . . , e3assiefiedata7' faSeS'f SaS?" f tW SaS Vung6 SeHeliVy: ?ancheVTanddon1y tif UieS "We wish to commend vou on 1A! ..?5: have been placed on the Agri- the stand you have taken forLf Mra and Mrs Robert 1 Sedlak ' cultural committee, a very weak Christian principles in govern- ; flL resident's here bedIa!' j for a state whose basic industry nowledgement of spiritual wis is agriculture. dom in directing world affairs Richard Cole reported on the t and your call to the nation to rememoer government in pray er. Also on the fact that you have identified yourself with the forces of righteousness in Wash ington by taking membership in one of the churches there." Mrs." Verner Kaffenterger anu Mrs. rrcma Kalfenberger as co hostesses. Mrs. Verner Kaffenberger, chairman, had' charge of the meeting which opened with a prayer. Mrs. Joe J. Stibal used "The Bible Speaks to Us To day" as her devotional topic. After the business session, all members repeated the Lord's Prayer and the social part of the meeting was spent in visiting. Mrs. Lester Meisinger received the door prize. Delicious refreshments which carried out the Valentine theme were served to 17 members and two visitors. March hostesses will be Mrs. Lorine Urish, Mrs. Rilla Gapen and Mrs. Louis Naeve. Circle II met at the home of Mrs. Fred Lugsch. Mrs. Otto Pitz and Mrs. Orville Muller were hostesses. Mrs.x Lugsch con ducted the meeting and Mrs. bake sale on February 28th v. er- approved. March hostesses will be- Mn. Fred Haffke, Mrs. Elmer Haflko and Mrs. Henry Heldt. Circle III met at the hen." of Mrs. Fritz Kaffenberger wit. Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger an;i Mrs. Henry Kaffenberger as cu hostesses. Mrs. Philip Meisinger gave the devotions. Following routine business u patriotic selection was read a.Ti a drawiner contest was held. Refreshments were served II members and seven visiter.;. March hostesses will be Mrs. Ft rd Nolte, Mrs. Philip Meisinger and Miss Amelia Martens. Ray Jardine and Dave Sjog. -:. of Louisville were in Plattsmouth on business Thrsday. Beeffsteak prices have declin ed to a two-year low. Miss Sedlak Is Party Honoree . i i jjjl "T '"-ir W' Model I7T30I ! iYLON COMBS Pliable, Sturdy UNBREAKABLE POCKET COMBS RAT TAIL COMBS R i i i 150 Ea. Large DRESSING COMBS 290 Ea. CHORE GIRL Pure Copper Pot Cleaner Cannot Rust 2 150 B N n ii i is? y NYLONIZED Acetate 2-Bar Tricot BRIEFS Elastic Leg White Only Sizes 8 to 14 H M I ia e i i TRUCK RAMS HOUSE Westport, Md. Mrs. Austin Gordon and her four small chil dren narrowly escaped injury when a freight train struck a small truck near their home and progress of the new constitution of the Cass County Farm Bureau which is in the process of being drawn up for adoption some time this spring. President Royal Smith intro duced Mr. Paul Eveland, of Elm wood, who is chairman of the County legislative committee, and he gave a very interesting talk in explanation of the man ner in which the county organ ization is planning to reorgan ize tne legislative brancnes of . cut; lULai uiuio iu lui ill a uiutc efficient working group. His dis course on the subject showed a thorough working knowledge of all the various angles and was received by the group with a great deal of enthusiasm and interest. After Mr. Eveland's talk the meeting was adjourned and the Balance of the evening was Journal Want Ads Pay! J. 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I YTrtfl T 7 Pnlrt tfkn T.r m uui v. vuic, vviiu woo uuin Hi Journal Want Ads Pay! 390 n a ii Little Majesty Plastic BY PANTS g With Snaps 01 Bailable Crackproof Acidproof if Sizes Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large Colors Clear, Pink, Yellow, Blue g Backed by "Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval" SPECIAL 5c to 1 Store n If i H y H H i i ! ii icrss heatre Plattsmouth Last Time Thurs., Febr. 19 Tony Curtis and Jan Sterling "FLESH AND FURY" A new screen sensation in a story that reaches a new high in entertainment! Also Comedy and Basketball Headliners! this community- and' lived here 'until 1919 was a guest at this meeting. Mr. Cole is a member .of the Keith County Nebraska ' n . t- i i rami rureau ana enjuyeu very much the meeting with mem bers who were his former friends and neighbors. The next meeting will be at the home of Mr. and Airs. Guy Wiles, March 13, and all mem bers and others interested in the welfare of our rural com munities are urged to be present. FrL & Sat., Febr. 20 & 21 Double Feature Rex Allen in "COLORADO SUNDOWN" The screen's greatest new west ern star hits the action trail! and Tom Ewell and Julia Adams in "FINDERS KEEPERS" The hilarious story of the KID who toddled home with a $100, 000 .. . but can't tell where he got it! Matinee Saturday 2:30 Night Shows 7:00 & 9:30 Sun., Mon., Tues., Febr. 22, 23, 24 Susan Hayward, R. Mitchum and Arthur Kennedy "THE LUSTY MEN" Romantic drama of the rodeo circuits . . . the wildest show on earth! Also Disney Cartoon and News Matinee Sunday 2:30 Nights 7:00 & 9:15 Discussions Are Feature of Garden Club Meeting Here Plattsmouth Garden Club met I at tne nome of Mrs. Wm. Keeley Monday, February 16, with a good attendance reported. Following the regular business meeting, a round table discus sion on various things of inter est to club members was held. Such items as driftwood and its possibilities for what-not shelves table arrangements, the history of Plattsmouth and planting of shrubs and vines at Blue Star Memorial marker were consid ered in the discussion. Mrs. Luke Wiles and Mrs. Lil lian Freeman gave reports on a visit to Joslyn Memorial Art and Flower show, and a "garden club plan for bids," an article written by Mrs. Paul Heineman was read by Mrs. Keeley from the National Garden Club Maga zine. . . , Committees were- appointed for the coming year by President, Mrs. Keeley. I Dl OCA III . 1 Knhsprihp t.i Th .Trmrri'il J t vJvS Jp " J&f X rf jyp Sir; rlyVi Mrs Louis Amato, who accom panied her mother, Mrs. Maude Aitkenhead, to Mayo Clinic at Rochester, Minn., returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Aitkenhead is in for iStnhral hl maha Born February 22nd, 1732, George Wash ington became the Father of his country. In a time for courage, he had courage. In time for greatness, he was -great. The inspiration of his life will forever shine brightly in every Amercan heart. A Timely Reminder of America's Great Heritage SAT TIE ' FUNERAL HOME 4th and Avenue A Plattsmouth :bsimx.bi;i!:bi;bi,bJ