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THE PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA. SEMI-WEEKLY IOURNAL AGE-TWO Goldenrod Study Club To Publish Centennial Book Merry Workers To Hold Bake Sale For March of Dimes Merrv Workers uiuo mei, Tues- ; the organization's January 14 ciav, snuary 12, at the home of meeting at the Mynard Commu Kenneth Todd with Mrs. j nity Hall, at which the new club Henrv Vinduska co-hostess. ; president, Mrs. Edward Howard The meeting was called to or- j presided. Club members will d( i ov t he president Mrs. Mar- , collect information and pictures jr- '.vnc, followed by singing, i of historical values for publica led by Mrs. LaVerne Meisinger. tion in the book, in recognition Koi' call was answered by 17 of the 100th year of the found membcrs namin? their avore ing of Plattsmouth. one-dish meal. Interesting re- At the meeting, members also ports were presented by Mrs. , voted to contribute to the March James Pollard, reading 'leader, I of Dimes. and Mrs. Paul Long, citizenship j Mrs. Perry Dingman assisted chairman. I gong leader. Mrs. Charles Spang- Two new members were added ier, in a musical quiz, and an to the roll. Mrs. Blanche Snell , artistic cake decorating demon arid Mrs Neil Snell. , stration was given by Mrs. For- Members voted to hold a bake , rest Engelkemeier of Louisville. kino on Saturday, January 23, ; at Warca Hardware with pro ctcds to be donated to the March o Dimes. Members also voted to pur chase a $5 sponsorship ticket for the Plattsmcuth "Oklahoma Band Wagon." The lesson "Main Dish Meals was given by Mrs. Henry Vinduska and Mrs. John i Hild who demonstrated how t ; make and serve soufle'd cheese ; sandwiches and sausage surprise pie. The next meeting will be a ; cvoered dish luncheon at the home o Mrs. Carl Krager on wm eostessnarcl Harvey : Most people are poor guessers ! and those who insist on guess- ' ing on horse races usually are poor people --m-v t " ass I heatre Plattsmouth Last Times Mon. and Tues., Jan. 18 & 19 A new achievement in motion I picture entertainment! ; Walt Disney's "PETER PAN" Color bv Technicolor TTf pvprvniifi's firpnt Arivpn- Mr. and Mrs. Searls went on a turc of all time, as it wings youlshort wedding trip -to Mammoth to the Never Land of eternal ! Cave and other points of inter youth and thrills! jest in Kentucky, and are now re- And another great Walt Disney triumph . "BEAR COUNTRY" A true-life adventure Print by Technicolor Also Comedy and News Admission for Adults 50c Children 25c Wed. & Thurs., Jan. 20 Cr 21 nn,ri o Hi oct Kirk Douglas and a big cast in "THE JUGGLER" A powerful motion picture pro duced by Stanley Kramer, maker og "High Noon" and starring the man he brought to the screen in "Champion" Also Comedy and Novelty Night Shows 7:00 & 9:15 To I. CaCcLrJC-XincLx A. D. UNDER Telephone 4111 LA. CALDWELL 702 Avenue B ? Plattsmouth, Nebraska You Get g Full 521 Main Monday, January 18, 1954 I jfi Goldenrod Study Club, one of the oldest extension ciuos m Cass county has agreed to spon sor publication of the Platts mouth Centennial book for the 1954 King Korn Karnival. The decision was reached at The tea table was set to serve the lovely cakes decorated by Mrs. Arthur Hild, Mrs. Jack Troop. Mrs. Tom Grosshans and Mrs. Ted Wlies. Rcnald R. Furse, publisher of the Plattsmouth Journal, will address the group during the February meeting when he will snow fiims and discuss his NATO trip. An evening meeting will be neld so husbands and guests mav attend. . i i i , UranaaaUgnTer Married in Church Rite at bt. Louis ELMWOOD (Special) Mrs. Bert Reber recently returned from St. Louis. Missouri, where 'she attended the wedding of heri granddaughter, Beverly Jean Schlichtsmeier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald E. Schlichte- imeier. and Airman First Class Joseph Vincent Searls, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Searls of Hampton. Virginia. The wedding rite0: were per formed at seven o'clock on Jan uary 1 at the First Presbyterian -hurch. The Rev. Robert T. Long, Jr., officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Wedding music was nlayed by the church organist, Stanley A Fredericksen. who accompanied Mrs. Charles Becker, who sang, "At Dawning.1' "Escause," and "The Lord's Prayer." Following the service a recep- ! tion was held in the church par- lOTS siding at St. Louis, where Mr. ; pearls ,will be stationed in th QnnHav rlinnor crnoctc of flio home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sed-fby lak were Mike Sedlak, Mr. and! lei-. Devotions were given by Daughter Mrs. Tim Siatin and daughters j Mrs. William Heinrich and the j Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kief of of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Cleil I lesson was by Mrs. Edgar Glaze. Denver, Colo., are the parents of Gansemer and family of Mar-1 Plans were completed for the ! a daughter, Wendy Ann, born ray, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Jungless, i father-sen banquet to be held! January 12, 1954. She Weighed j Mr. ana Mrs. Mathew oecllak 'and children,' and Mr. and Mrs. - Earl Alexander. Opportunity is what opens the door for vou, but it takes hard work to stay on the inside. KARR & SOCHOR Auditors & Accountants Audits Income Tax Service Bookkeeping Systems Installed Ph. 6287 Donat Building hare '...to offer, to those in need of it, a strength based rj on knowledge, experience and a genuine desire to be of service... this is a part of our creed. ' 9 xuiFJiaL c?jo)nz Get For Yoyr ienejf ? V2 Gallon of Sealtest Slack Walnut Fudge Royale Butter Brickie -Flavor of the Month "Choc-o-Nut" YOU CAN TASTE THE DIFFERENCE 1 DRUG H omemakers Have Busy Year Home extension activities and 4-H club komemaking projects during 1953 were near a peak in Cass county, the golden an niversary of Extension activities, according to the annual report of Miss Pearl Shultz, Cass coun ty Home Extension Agent. Her reports include figures for the variety of projects held by the 4-Hers and extension clu'J members in the county. Two hundred and seven 4-H i club members were enrolled and ! 183 completed clothing projects during the past year. In those projects, 4-H members made 449 articles and 60 garments. Joan Norris' clothing project earned her the top state honor and a trip to the 4-H Congress at Chi cago. In 4-H foods projects, 118 members were enrolled with 108 completing their projects. Dur ing the year, there were 2737 dishes prepared by the 4-Hers along with 267 meals being served. Seven members were enrolled in the Cass County Canner food preservation club, and six members completed their projects with 1840 quarts canned and 269 pounds of froz en foods, according to . Miss Schultz. During the year the Canners sponsored a freezing demonstra tion and luncheon for their mothers, and were also sponsors of a canning demonstration. Ot;her 4-H club features in cluded the annual cherry pie baking contest held by 4-H food preparation and planning club members. In Home extension activities, a council of 50 members served as a planning group for the 33 home extension clubs in which 683 members were enrolled with 504 being affiliated with the State Home Council. The 50-members council met j three times during the year for j i program planning and checking l Naomi Circle Meets Thursday At Cecil Home Naomi Circle of the Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met Thursday at the home 'of Mrs. Harley Cecil with Mrs. Lowell Hamblin as assist ant hostess. The meeting was conducted i ' the chairman, Mrs. R. B. Kel- weuneauaj ingni m mc iiuii,ii basement, and announcement i was made of the "Aid to Korea ' I project. vA;- the close of the meeting, delicious refreshments were! served by the hostesses, assisted, by Mrs. David Rutherford. Union War Dads 'And Auxiliary Back Dimes Drive American War Dads and Aux iliary of Union met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loy Clarence last Tuesday night. The men voted to give $5 to J the March of Dimes and the Auxiliary voted to give $.U. Reports were given by com mittee chairmen with Mrs. John Christensen reporting on "Leg islation," Mrs. Elmer Patterson on "World Affairs," and Mrs. Charles Attebery on '.'American ism." After the business meeting, games and cards were played. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Attebery on February 9. Shower Honors Mrs. Morehead Mrs. Jean Herd was hostess at a surprise pink and blue shower Thursday honoring Mrs. Carl Morehead. Games were played with prizes ; being awarded to Mrs. Eugene Krings, Mrs. John Kimball of Omaha, Miss Phyllis Bourck, Mrs. Lloyd Morehead and Miss Stacy Ernst of Omaha. Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Mary Jo Alkire. For Only 95 Vanilla Dial 4114 Phone 241 Z 3 "S, -Vv,, X i. Aim. Jk w. A.-, o&f ' w. .. . .Jtnyw v,r - -i viiv .... , Harold Gregg, Plattsmouth, (seated) gets the low-down ori du ties as Cass County Extension Board member from Cass County Home Extension Agent, Miss Pearl Schultz, while County Agent Clarence Schmadeke offers additional suggestions. Gregg was one of three new board members elected at the annual meeting of the extension service at Weeping Water last Wednesday night. Jour nal Photo. and sponsored a county achieve ment program and cooking school. A spring tea was held during National Home Demonstration week with a style reuve by the home economic girls from coun ty high schools participating. Other annual club features, np-nnnstration according to Miss Shultz's re Demonstration j port were an officers training i enVirnl AirViii-iVl 7 attpnriincr Inst". fall; sponsorship of four booths on exhibition at the county, fair emphasizing the three demon Son- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Yelick of Fresno, Calif., are the parents of a 9-pound son born Friday, January 15, 1954. Grandparents t t t "mri;i are iar. ana -ivira. oames xeuc, Sr., of Plattsmouth puuiius y uuiiues. jjianuya.- rents are Mr. and Mrs. John Peters of Denver, and Mr. and Mrs. William Kief of Platts- I mouth. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Jo Thomas are the parents of a daughter born January 16 at Offutt Air Force hospital. She, weighed 8 pounds a ounces and has been named Leslie Marie. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sykora of Carter Lake, and Marie Kinna mon of Plattsmouth is he great grandmother. Mrs. Thomas was the former Sally Sykora: Homemakers Club Has Lesson On Main Dish Meals Cottage Homemakers Club of Elmwood held their wfirst meet ing of the new year at the home of Mrs. Rheo Timblin, Tuesday afternoon with eight members present. The business meeting was opened by singing the hostess' chosen song, "Just As I Am." Mrs. LaMoyne Spohn gave part of the lesson on "Main ,Dish Meals." She made up two dishes which were served along with the delicious lunch served by the hostess. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Chester Irons on February 9. Initiation Marks Rebekah Lodge Meeting Recently Initiation ceremtmies marked the meeting of Bud of Promise Rebekah Lodge recently. The meeting was held at the IOOFi iBIRTHS nan. . ibunbonnet uarden i A short business session wasii ii i 'conducted by Mrs. Jessie Kling-ldUD Mas LCSSOn er, noble grand. Communica-I UorincJ Flnwprq tions were read and filed and n Wearing TlOWerb reports of committee chairmen Sunbonnet Garden Club met were heard. Thursday at the home of Mrs. 1 In an impressive ceremony. Roy Clark with a good attend ! Miss Wilma Mumm was initiated ance reported. Roll call was an into the lodge. swered by giving a New Year - Guest at the meeting was E. resolution, j L. Duffield, grand high priest of ; Mrs. William Coffelt was a (the Rebekah Lodge of Chanute, j gUest. ' j ?as" i. i Mrs. Clarence Akeson, prcsi- Refreshments of spice cake ! dent, conducted the short busi lccl"efeuerei servfd by Mrs.!ness meeting followed by the inr 1 c CiUi,u 01 mc meei" For Car and Fire INSURANCE Wm. S. Wetenkamp Real Estate & Insurance South f,lh St. ph. 5176 to .V ."n . 'A J. - 1 U VLy.vX'.'r":-.-jo5"': strations given during the year. Those ' demonstrations were home nursing, deep fried foods and parties easier housekeeping and handicrafts. A health survey sponsored by the council on "Study of Medi cal Care and Health Facilities," showed that Cass county ranks 45th in the state with 1887 peo ple for each physician. The survey also showed .the county to rank 62nd for dental care, having 2727 people for each dentist. Lewiston Social Circle Club Has Main Dish Lesson Lewiston Social Circle Club met January 12 at the home of Mrs. Herman Comer with Eva Becker, Mary Gobelman and Mrs. Elmer Pike as assistant hostesses. All enjoyed a nice covered dish dinner after which the president called the business meeting to order: Club members voted to give $8 to the March of Dimes. Mrs. Clara Campbell had charge of the lesson on "one dish meals." Nineteen members and four men were present for the dinner. The next club meeting will b February 9 at the home of Mrs. Clara Campbell with June Hos tetter and Dorothy Splitt as co hostesses. Men have also been invited to the meeting. Mrs. Propst Is Hostess to WCTU Meeting Tuesday Mrs. Walter Propst was hostess to the WCTU Tuesday afternoon, at which president, Mrs. R. B. Hayes, conducted the meeting. Twelve members and one guest, Mrs. Nichols of Scottsbluff, were present. Devotions were given by Mrs. G. Dunning and Mrs. Luke Wiles was lesson leader. During the business session, all finances were brought up to date, and members voted a donation to the Lillian Steven's Fund which is used for legislative work by the WCTU representative at Washington. A report on expenditure of the Christmas offering, taken in place of the usual exchange of gifts, was given by Mrs. Hayes. A View Master and two sets of reels have been purchased and sent to the hospital at Offutt Air Base through courtesy of Maj. Chas. W. Wakefield, chap lain. The group's union qualified as "hoJdfast," having held all last year's members while gaining ; new ones. Following adjournment, ' a ; dainty lunch was served by the hostess. The next meeting will be February 9 with Mrs. Luke Wiles as hostess. . ; lesson on "How to Wear Flow- 1 ers" and "Flower and Birtn j stones," by Mrs. Clark. Games were played and prizes awarded preceding a refresh ments period. LINING THAT COUNTS 1 Being a conservative isn't a I state of mind it is the fcath I ered condition of the nest. Your Uncle Henry II Is Title for March Of Dimes Comedy "Your Uncle Henry" is the play selected to be presented here on February 17 and 18 for the March of Dimes campaign now being conducted at Plattsmouth. Tryouts . and rehearsals have been held during the past week to select a cast and to complete arrangements for the produc tion. The play will be given two nights at the Lions Club build ing. Members of the cast are Miss Phyllis Bourck as Grace; Mrs. John O'Hare as Ruth; Mrs.Xloyd Fitch as Martha; Ray Bourne as Charlie; Jim Sandin as Tommy; and Robert Reade as Uncle Henry. Mrs. Robert Reade will be di rector and Mrs. Joan Smith is general chairman. Ticket sales will be under the direction of Mrs. Louise McNulty and stage arrangements will be in charge of Miss Mildred Hall. The three act comedy will be given at 8 p. m. each evening. Nehawka Junior Woman's Club Plans Benefit Supper Nehawka Junior Woman's Club met Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Ned Nutzman with thirty-five, members and five guests present. Mrs. Laurence Gregg, presi dent, called the business meet ing to order and plans were completed for a benefit supper. Frances Hansen, chairman, an nounced special chairmen and committees for the benefit. II which will back the March of day afternoon. A sewing project Dimes at Nehawka. j f0r Soldier & Sailor's homes at Senior Woman's Club mem- Grand Island is one of the club's bers will assist with preparing worthy efforts food for the supper to be held I Mr. and Mrs; Ivan Bassett and on Sunday, January 31. Serv-;family motored to Unadilla last ing will start at 4:30 and ad- Sunday to enj0y a basket dinner vance tickets are available from) at the John Bassett home, for Hawa Jumr Womans mer's parents, to help observe C Mrs Rlph' Holiday, hair styl- hi5 78th birthda They all at- ist from Lincoln, presented the program, during which three members had their hair cut and styled. She presented an inter esting talk on new hair styles and skin care. The club's February meeting will be held at the auditorium! with members entertaining their, families at a 6:30 supper. Re-J freshments were served by Hos--tesses Mildred Nutzman, Mrs.; Lvman Anderson and Mrs. Dean' Nutzman. Mrs. Thomas Tennant Phone 3210 Louisville k::::.::-::: Sandra Robbins fell when leaving the Louisville high school Wednesday noon and doc tor thought her hip might be broken. She was taken to Oma ha in the ambulance but after X-ray was found to be badly bruised and she came home again probably to be confined to her bed for a few days. Frank Pankonin had a heart attack Sunday night and was taken to Omaha hospital Wednesday morning. His daugh ter, Mrs. Merle Ragoos of Weep ing Water was called and has been with him at his home in Lcuisville. At this writing he is reported serious. Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hennings arrived home Tuesday evening from a two month's stay with relatives in Burbank, Calif. Glcndale BIRTH Mr. and Mrs. Chris Maier are the proud parents of a daughter, Peggee Christene, born January 7. The Maiers have a son, Michael. LIFE'S MYSTERY One of the mysteries of life to a school-age youngster will always be why he has to go to bed when he isn't sleepy and get up when he is. 3 Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lebens Attorneys-at-Law Donat Bldg. Plattsmouth 's GLEMLE Lamps End Tables - Coffee Tables Lamp Tables - Occasional Tables PLATTSMOUTH - - I'-inni ir ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii ii iiii Mrs. John Fischer Correspondent " Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stoll re ceived the message that the for mer's -brother-in-law, Wm. Stoll of Nehawka passed away. The funeral services were held Tues day afternoon. Mary Lou Westfall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Westfall, underwent surgery on her leg last week. She has undergone a similar surgery a few years ago. She is doing very satisfac torily, we are glad to report. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wulf drove to Humboldt, Nebr., Wednesday afternoon to visit their son, Don ald and wife, who have moved from an apartment into a house recently. The Trinity Lutheran Council members met at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleischman Monday eve ning. Those in attendance were Floyd Siekmans, John Nickel, Herman Kirchhoffs, Henry Wulfs and Harvey Gerhards. John Shiever entered Bryan Memorial hospital last Monday for observation and at this time X-ravs are being taken for a hip muscle ailment. The Camp Creek Club mem bers met at Mrs. Elmer Froh lich's home Thursday afternoon with Mesdames IVan Bassett and John Fischer presenting the les son with a one dish meal dem onstration. The next meeting at Mrs. Walter Umland's for the 2nd lesson on the above series. The OSC Club members met at Mrs. Laura West's home Thurs- When You Think of SIKIOES Think of X-RAY FITTING ONE DAY WSTER Friendly Service WASHINC, DRYING, IRONINC 118 No. 6th St. Open from 6:00 a. m. to 6:00 p. m. (Dailv) Open from 6:00 a. m. to 10:00 p. m. Mon., Wed., Fn. fire Ttef Rough uneven floors you can eliminate this by sanding and refinish ing your floors. Call us for an estimate or we'll rent you the equipment. IMPERIAL WASHABLE WALLPAPER is your best buy . . . why not repapcr that bedroom or kitchen now? Come in and select your pat terns today! ru B O PAINT CLASS Plattsmouth 337 Main Opposite Courthouse Phone 6173 SALE TABLE FLOOR - iiii i. i. ii 1 1 .. .. ., . . . 5s tended the morning worship services at the Methodist church. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stoll of Dalton, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Al bert Stoll of Oelrich, S. D., vis ited at the home of their broth er, Herbert Stoll and family and attended the funeral services of Wm. Stoll at Nehawka Tuesday afternoon. Gleaners Circle Meets Thursday At Fisher Home Gleaners Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Fred Fisher on January 14 with 16 members and six guests present. The business meeting was con ducted by Mrs. Clyde Brittain, chairman, with Mrs. Orville Ju lian giving the devotions, usin?; the topic, ' "The Soil, Our Hearts." Mrs. Malvin McKinney had charge of the lesson on the sub ject. "Porta Ricians Fly to New York" and "Lesser Strain." Refreshments were served fol lowing the meeting by Mrs. Fisher assisted by Mrs. Charles Land and Mrs. Mary Nelson. Journr.1 Want Ads Pay! achine Co. Representative will be in PLATTSMOUTH every other day Repairs on all makes machines. Guaranteed used machines for sale; needles, oil, supplies, etc. New Singer Portables and Consoles, Vacuum Clean er Service, Machines for rent. Write Singer Sewing Machine Co. 4804 So. 24th St., Omaha SERVICE Hazel Fitch are hard to keep clean- FLOOR REFINISHINC Paint Store u PINUP DIAL 3254 5j Irl