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THE PLATTSJYIOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TVO Section B Thursday, December 17, 1953 WEEMNG water Mrs. Edward Van Horn Phone 252W Community Club msoring Four Christmas Events The Weeping Water Commu- !the children in this area I have arranged for a miniature Christmas Party, Birthday Luncheon Held by Fellowship The dining room of the Chris- tian church was the scene of a happy gathering Thursday, De cember 10, for the members of the Christian Women's Fellow ship. It was the annual quar terly birthday luncheon and the ney ..members and three children were in attendance. A bounti- Annua! Christmas Sing Is Presented on Sunday Eastern Star Elects Officers The Elizabeth Chapter No. 250, Order of Eastern Star, held their .regular meeting Tuesday night, v - ine omcers ror iyo4 were BTh ,. v,01h fv..e v at .-. elected:. Mrs Helen Smith, v.?,rv, ,.v,. oh. m si.r.rfav Matron; Mr. Harold n 13 at 7..3n n m Jotrnn- . The following program was presented: "Military Symphony, The Annual sponsored by Christmas Sing, the Community ful and delicious dinner was en joyed at one o'clock. The ta bles were covered with white Sponsoring; Four j train, which runs on 300 feet ,'sters on each trip, to be on the ;Main street of Weeping Water. nltv club is .sponsoring four ims .iraiP. is operated eacn sum- holiday events this Christmas ;mer. XP aaie Land-Amusement .if""-on. inc first was tne ann Christmas sin"; on Sunday cember 13, at 7:30 p.m. at the ! "um. r iee iicxeis. ior ine centerpiece of two tall red can Weeping Water school auditor-!""1 "ue? Vil utv a7ul?ie dies with the birthday cake, Him. i local meicnanis ins baked by Mrs. John Rieke. in ThP RPnnnrl pvpnt will hp thp ! baturaay, Dec. II and next Frl-. tho npntor TMrc HmrarH Rnanir. annual Heme , Decoration and ?av Sal"day- 18 andtler, Mrs. 'Horace Morris, Mrs. Charles Freeman read the min utes of the last meeting and Mrs. Leroy Zessin gave a very Worthy favorable report on the noon Domingo, Worthy Patron; Mrs. dinner and lunch that was Ruth Carsten, Associate Ma- .am.aa3 i 1 A T 1 T" 1- 1 .aaa n.!.M 4. . a. A icivcu at me ouiiii . lacuis. aaic uuu, vcuvin vaxiaeii Aiaucittte i 4iTrvl Aiiirtot "'ThP rrA- u; ""- i cvAi, wx, otutiaij, 9 nni' wppD tip Watpr Little Mrs. William Klemme read Mrs. Ed Broedeker, treasurer; S 'hnnv SkS a- L N Bible and the group repeated trass; Mrs. Harold Domingo, As-Uin Ta-n-ij v-nnff- par- the Lord s prayer in unison. Af- sociate Conductress. ", -,rV the . hS AniJk and two white and one red ' i "i "euV"l Ti'f ,v "i""0"5 ..i1 Sing." "It Came Upon the Mid- Christmas candles served as '"uu" vwMlt"S, .f trZ night Clear." the audience sing- centerpieces, surrounded .-;hr-"T.Tr.;r rhirn-oTIng; Scripture reading, "The Lighting contest on Friday, Dec. 18. No entries are necessary for this contest. Lighting will be handled by competent indi viduals between the hours of 8:00 and 10:30 o.m. All that is necessary for this contest is to have vour window or home dec orated with the lights on be tween these hours. The first prize is $10; 2nd $5; 3rd $3; and 4th to 7th prizes, $1.50 each. On Saturday, Dec. 19, the an nual free show for kids up to twelve years of age will be held. Santa Claus will appear after the show with treats lor all the children. On Monday. Dec. 21. the club will sponsor something new for A GOOD Siivestment! Well Selected NEW REAL ESTATES In Fast Crowing Section of a Prosperous Community. Low Priced . . . High Quality Homes These Are Good Income Investments . . . Wc Have a Waiting List of Tenants for These Properties. Inquire at 1604 HILL STREET VALLEY VIEW ADDITION BLODCETT Cr KRAGACIC ' Plattsmouth, Ncbr. Dial 7113 19. The child must be under twelve years of age and must be accompanied by an adult member of his family when he receives. the free ticket. ; .Wrrpiiiz Water ENTERS HOSPITAL Chris Rassmussen was. taken by ambulance last Saturday to the St. Elizabeth hospital in Lincoln following a week's ill ness. X-rays were taken to find the cause of his trouble. Mrs. Chris Rasmussen accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rasmus sen and Linda to Lincoln the same day and will stay at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Maxfield id order to be near her husband. Weeping Wafer ' Two Graduate At Commercial School Miss Carol Jean Ambler I - l :ping -'Water Hf-icf v, v, TkV T?rv U. ! V, I I H J H T 1. tr Jl... iV.ClllUUlOl VUUIWI V.iUU, iWl. IWft- The group voted to give gifts left Thursday for Maryland 3 mee , aee JudienS sine to the older members of the where he will resume his duties fiir 4S't Sf tbp wnriH church with Mrs. Spangler. with the U. S. Navy. I ff lSLj William Klemme and Mrs. Ed S1?!1! ,? Mo"is to be 0I ; ?SLK!S!nLs; I H o 1 y Night" the Christian Freeman were seated at the w" ; : 7 where Mrs S l r church choir-Mrs' S-H-Harmon- birthday table. "Happy Brith-1 A gift exchange of coplaes esaay wriere Mrs Keckier director. "Ave Verum Corpus." Omaha Friday. Marlin Rotho spent the day with Mrs. va vi ' IHorn and Johnnie. 4 Myrna and Jonnnie van Hom and Carol Nickels were Tuesdav supper guests of Mr. and Mr? John Van Horn. Ifa- the Little Symphony; the Bene- Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Beil diction, Rev. Roger D. Grow. . Lorraine cf Platlsmouth wpVp The stage of .the auditorium i Monday guests cf Mr. and Mr was beautifully decorated with branches of evergreen across the front and the words in large letters placed in front of . the evergreen, "Merry Christmas." Two beautifully decorated Christmas trees were placed on each side of the platform and a picture of the three wise men graced the curtains at the back of the platform. A large crowd attended this Christmas sing. . - Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Rothe and Galen were business visitors in Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cook of Avoca were dinner truest IP..AAAH . I XI 1 xuciuay ut me nome of and Mrs. Frank Cook. Mr. Walter H. ' Harold R. Qtnith & Lebcns Attorneys-at-Law Donat Bldg. Plattsmouth day" was sung to these ladies, and candy was then held. Ev- was nostess at a luncheon at th LUUe .Symphony. .Psaim -a. V -a, . a, I aav-o rn-ofl r4 th-f 4f o J C"e J aCK a"Q JIU M-TS. Waiter itriv TTorlr Mr,r n fik0niarHc Mrs. Lynn Rothe opened the i erone agreed that it was a very Earl of 0maha and Mr. R5rh meeting with group singing of enjoyable afternoon. The next , ard Keckler of San Francsico, "Joy to .the World" accompa-'meeting will be January 7 with Calif were also guests at the nied by Mrs. S. H.Harmon at I T.Pmv 7Pin thp.hnd.'luncheon. the piano. She then read aj J v" poem, "A Child's Concern." Mrs. ess- dau- Welfare Society Meets Monday The Welfare Society met Mon day in' tne Metoodist church parlors for their annual Christ mas party. Forty-six members were present for the occasion. A delicious luncheon was en- 1 joyed at noon followed by the (meeting and Christmas pro ! gram. i The tables were decorated ghter of Mr. and Mrs. Herb with beautiful linen tablecloth Ambler of Mesa. Arizona, was with candles and other decora- awarded a secretarial dinloma i tions suggestive of the holiday f -ainv riav nnH mnrip if verv ' by the Omaha Commercial Ex- season. The favors were little 7iara to hit the target He sa vs ' was a Tuesday dinner guest at Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Horn received a letter from their son Gary, that he has re ceived a medal for marksman ship on the rifle range. One fellow received the highest hon or of expert and four of the fellows received the honor of sharpshooter. Gary received? the medal for sharpshooter. There wwere 68 fellows taking part, and only five received an honor. Gary wrote that when Ja 1 At 11 1 1 . A iney iook mis test it was , a - Weeping Water Friendly Farm Ladies Meet The Friendly Farm Ladies met at the home of Mrs. Robert Wiles for the December meetings uo-nosiesses were Mrs. Jtsd Btem kamp, Mrs. Reuben Groesser and Mrs. George Domingo. This was the annual Christmas party with a gift exchange. Nine teen members were present. , The next meeting will be Wed nesday, Jan. 6. The hostesses served tasty refreshments. vVeeping ; Water Mrs Earl Freeman -of Avoca 15d,'' Hark Now, O Shepherds, the High School mixed chorus, Mr. Peter Donnelly, director: "There's a Song in the Air," "Joy to the World," the Congre gational church choir, Mrs. CV. Wallick, director; Adoration of the Christ Child, Felt-O-Gram; Ruth Jones; Vibra Harp, Mrs. Leonard Knoff; solo, "The Dear est of All," Miss Norma Ward The United Missionary Church Combined Church Choirs. "O Lit tle. Town of Bethlehem," "O Come, All Ye Faithful;" Carol, "Silent Night, Holy Night," the audience singing; "The Messiah," tension School of Commerce candles and the program was this week. She will be employed by the O Keefe Elevator in their office. Miss Dorothy Nannen, dau printed on red and green bells. The following program was presented: Group singing; Christmas scripture and prayer, that he is very proud to wear the home of Mrs. Edward Van the medal. ' Horn. - Foucheh-Garnef! MYDC 1? 0 Effective December 21, 1953, the office of the County Treasurer will be open: MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY 8:00 A. M. to 12: Noon 1:00 P.M. to 3:30 P. M. SATURDAY 8:00 A. M. to 12: Noon M. N. TUCKER COUNTY TREASURER ehter of Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Mrs, Fred Gardner; solo, Miss Nannen, received her diploma of Norene Ward; reading, Mrs. graduation this oast week also Herb Peterson; Medley of from the Lincoln School of Com merce. Miss Nannen has ac cepted a position with the First Trust Company of Lincoln. Miss Nannen and Miss Ambler were both graduates of the 1953 class of Weening Water. Christmas Carols on a Xylo phone by Mrs. Leonard Knoff; Piano solo, Mrs. Roger Grow; and the program closed with group singing. At the business meeting an appreciation gift was presented I to Mrs. Hattie Sperry for her ON DISPLAY FRIDAY . Wetpins Water Mrs. John Opp was a supper I work during the past year. Mrs. ling With j -VZiiy xuia uut mi tne quuL blocks and : then inspects them after they are made to see if they are properly sewed. Nine quilt tops have ' been sold since the last meeting. These quilt lops sea ior ?i.ou eacn. - t A gift exchange was also held. The , hostesses were -Mrs. TjDy Jewell. Mrs. Tom, Colbert - and Mrs. Robert Baker. r ' Weeping Water , Mrs. William Thornton and r Slacks guest on Monday evening Mrs. James Wiseman, Dallas and Jackie. She -was a Wed nesday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wiseman. Mrs. -William Finley and Mrs. Lunn Rothe. were Wednesday afternopn. guests of Mrs. Donald Rutlectee. The ladies spent the afternoon planning . the year and the hostesses for the M. A. O. Extension club. Mr. and Mrs. Sigveld Jensen went to Lincoln Monday where Billv visited Mondav af ternnnn they ' delivered the Cub Scout with Mrs. Claire Beach, Laurie boys, games and puzzles to the anc Barbie. State Welfare Society. They . Mrs. E. J. Boedeker Mrs. Wil- will then be given to, less for- iiom Heebnpr. Mrs. Carl narl- jtunate boys and girls. !son and Mrs. Sigvald Jensen ac- Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Amick, companied Mrs. Alma Berncr to Jr., have moved to the home of Lincoln Monday to do some Lt. and Mrs. William Every. The 'shopping. Mrs. Berner and Mrs. Van Every's left last week to Carlson attended the bazaar make their home in Washing-.Tuesday in Avoca given by the ton, D. C. m 'ladies . cf the Congregational Miss Doretta .Koester stayed church, overnight with Mrs. J. M. Ran- Word has been received that ney on Tuesday night. !Mrs. Fred Allen, a former resi- 'dent of Weeping Water, is con- fined to her bed most of the I time due to arthritis. She is I now staying at the home of her "WELCOME GIFTS" for MOTHER-TO-BE Nursinj Brassicrs Slips Nighties Brunch Coats , " ' I 'daughter, Mrs. Simpson. Weeping Water "SPORTS WEAR" Peddle rushers Shorts -r- Skirts Shirts "SUITS DRESSES SKIRTS JACKETS" Whether it be a 1.00 or $25.00 GIFT Shop NOW to set the best selection for the Mother-to-be. ! WSCS Meets At Church Parlors 1125 N Street SMART SET SALON Lincoln, Nebraska I In, Nebraska j AWIILAVMuMfc4 nriinii.il iVirtht l o Nebr. Certified. Blue Tag. Mc0205 oats. 94,' germina tion, one year' from foundation stock. Some wild prices are being asked for seed' oats. Any seed producer or dealer in Cass County can sell Certified seed cats for much less than they are being peddled for. We are asking $2.50 per bu., cleaned, bagged, tagged and sealed. $2.25 per bu. in the bulk. Also Nebr. Certified Hybrid Seed Corn in 8 varieties. $9.00 per bu. for flat kernels, if paid before Jan. 1. Write for catalogue or see your dealer V leiiiii k re ELMWOOD, NEBR. i 3 i I The W. S. C. S. met Tuesday - afternoon in the Methodist S 'church parlors for a one o'clock i 'luncheon. Forty-five members were present ior tnis meeting. The tables were beautifully dec orated in green and red with candles and at the side of the room was a beautifully lighted Christmas tree. Mrs. John Norris was in charge of the birthday table. A birthday cake and candles were the centerpiece. Other Christ mas decorations were also used on the tables. Mrs. Vernon Gish was the only one of four birthday guests that were pres ent. After the""" delicious luncheon a playlet, "A Room for the Prince" was presented by Mrs. Oscar Uffelman. Mrs. Herbert Ratnour, Mrs. Fred Gardner, Mrs. Ted Carness and Little John Dean Groesser. It was directed by Mrs! Alvin Groesser. Others oh the program were Mrs. Arthur Wiles, who read the scripture; Mrs. Richard Laurit zen, who sang, "Have You Ever Seen a Star" accompanied by Mrs. Groesser; and Mrs. Herb Petterson who gave a reading, 'The Parson and I." 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