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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, August 16, 1954 Avoca Newlyweds Will Make Home in Avoca Youngs Return From 5,220 Mile Trip to Canada Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young of Plattsmouth, and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Lawton. and son, Ronnie, of Omaha, all report a nice trip through the states and the beautiful Canadian Rockies, and seeing many things of in terest, at Edmonton and Calgary While there they visited the Edd Higley family at Calgary, formerly Miss Elsie Stokes of Mynard, and her brother, Roy. From there they went through the mountains to Vancouver to visit with Mrs. Lavton's family, her mother, Mrs. East, and her sister, Mrs. Fraser. While there the British Empire games were on and they had the pleasure of seeing and speaking to the Duke of Edenbourgh, a very nice young man of 34 years. While in Canada they visited Lake Louise, a very beautiful spot, and Lake O'Hara, the beau tiful town of Baniff, the town of many flowers, and also the Yaho Valley where there are many tunnels, also plenty of game from moose on down. On the return trip, they visited Glacier and Yellowstone narks to the Black Hills to visit a sister and ; family, Mrs. E. O. Lymann of Sturgis, S. D., were enjoyed. Early Yule note: Christmas trees allowed to stand in a pail of water sweetened with a cup of sugar will retain freshness many days longer. z: ass 1 heafte Plattsmouth Last Times Mon. & Tues August 16 & 17 Sonja Henie, John Payne, Glenn Miller and his entire orchestra, with Lynn Bari and Milton Berle "in "SUN VALLEY SERENADE" Rated as one of Hollywood's top attractions. You'll see Milton Berle, Joan Davis and Lynn Bari, now all in television, also the famous trombone player "Glenn Miller," and his entire orchestra! Also Comedy, Cartoon & News Wed. Cr Thurs., Aug. 18 &19 Double Feature Barry Sullivan and a big cast in "THE MIAMI STORY" See how gang rule was smashed, all filmed under actual police protection! and , Robert Stack and a big cast in "THE IRON CLOVE" Amazing adventures of the man who fought his way across all of Europe! All in Technicolor. Night Shows 7:00 & 9:30 7 To bi 0r .ill il I'i 4: achj.C- J&nclsx S-tiumxaL czrf-omz A. D. UNDER Telephone 4111 LA. CALDWELL 702 Avenue B Plattsmouth, Nebraska get outdoors with a camera A complete stock of "Eastman Kodaks" Films 35MM and Movie Film, Chemicals, . Flash Bulbs, Etc. One Day Print Service Sfihre oner Phone 4114 The First Lutheran church was the scene August 8 for the 7 p. m. wedding of Miss Laura Ann Andersen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Andersen, and Charles LeRoy Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Allen. The Rev. Joseph Kerlt, assist ed by the Rev. Einer Romer of ficiated. Dale Edward Allen was his brother's best man and ush ers were Rex Schaaf, Kansas City, Mo. David Andersen, Shel by, la.; Robert Wilke, Kenneth Eggerss, Irwin Andersen, bhei- Macklin. The bride wore a gown of by; Fred Johnson and Jack rcsepoint lace and nylon net over satin. Her illusion veil was held by a lace crown ?,nd she carried a white orchid on a white Bible. The bridal attendants, Mrs. Wilke, sister of the bride, ma tron of honor; Mrs. Glenn Ram age, Omaha, and Miss Patricia Allen, sister of the bridegroom, bridesmaids, were gowned in aqua, yellow and lavender, re spectively. The couple will live in Avoca. Son ' Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Wey-r 1 ers, Eagle, are the parents of a ; son born on August 10, 1954. I Son I Dr. and Mrs. T. R. Jacobson of Hot Springs, South Dakota, are the parents of a son bom August 15, 1954. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Keil of this city and Mr. and Mrs. John Jacobson of Beresford, South Dakota. Mrs. Jacobson is the former Wilma Keil. and Mrs. ' Robbie Herron are the parents of a son, Greg ory Lynn, weight six pounds and fifteen ounces, born August, 9, 1954, at Wilcox Memorial hospi- UiAl 141 M. Ul tlUliU, w W 1, X . XVAJ.kJ. Herron is the former Mityi Sim mons of this city, daughter of Mrs. D. A. Maycroft of Portland, Oregon, and granddaughter of the late Mrs. Karl Kopisichka. Mr. Herron is serving with the Navy overseas. A "SOFT LINE" Under Secretary of State Wal ter Bedell Smith predicts that the Communists will follow a "soft line" to lull the Free World into a sense of false security and seek, by subversion, infiltration and hitherto sought by force. The Reds he insists, must be re sisted by economic, political and social help, as well as by military aid. A Classified Ad in The Journa". costs as little as 35 cents KARR & SOCHOR Auditors & Accountants udits Income Tax Servic Bookkeeping; Systems Installed Ph. 6287 Donat Building 9 ? 7 fMfffi(e mm ...to treat with thoughtful consideration the ideas of others, though they may not conform to our own . . . this is a prt pf our creed. JJ rugs Plattsmouth lj Phone 241 i Royal Neighbors Met In Regular Session Despite Heavy Rains Elmwood members of the Roy al Neighbors cf America braved the rains to attend Regular Meeting, Friday evening, August 6th, at the homt of Louise Stege. Neighbor Mary Phillips, Oracle, presided, and thera was a heavy i scneauie oi dumhto wmuueu. dates were accepted to become members. After the meeting, re freshments were served by Mr3- Stege, assisted by Mrs. Dorothy j Wilbelm, and all enjoyed a so cial hour. Next meeting will be held Friday, Sept. 3rd, at 3 p.m. at home of Mrs. Emily Gonzales. Kankas' Observe Golden Anniversary In Colorado Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Xanka i observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary July 25, at then home in Denver, Colorado. Former residents of this city, they will be remembered by many in this area. Both were born, reared and attended school here. Anton Kanka and Lena Jesi.' were" married in Plattsmouth on J July 25,1904, and moved to Col orado in 1919. They have one son, three grandchildren and two gveat grandchildren. Old Romance Blossoms fo Mae Hutton ! An Associated Press story Fri- day revealed that an old ro- j mance of a former Plattsmouth j lady hac blossomed anew and ; will end in a second marriage I for the coxiple. i The romance that began at j Penn State College 51 years ago,; but was broken- up by the girl's j father, will have a happy end ing after all in marriage cere monies this week. The Associated Press story: The 74-year-old sweethearts are Mrs. Mae Getz Hutton, born in Lemont, Pa., and J. Harvey Fahnestock, a native of Harris burg, Pa. "My father didn't think much of Mr. Fahnestock when we were in college but I must say he admitted later that Harvey turned out to be a fine man," Mrs. Hutton said. After college she married George E. Hutton and they liv ed in Plattsmouth, Nebr. Mr. Hutton died in 1946. Mrs. Hutton has a son and a daughter. Mr. Fahnestock, who is now re tired, also married but had no children. His wife died last year. He now live.s in Clearwater, Fla. He and Mrs. Hutton corres ponded occasionally in the in tervening years. They will be married Tuesday at the Holy Faith Episcooal Church, Ingle wood. Mrs. Hutton will be given away by her .son, Virgil, who will be 44 on Tuesday. CALENDAR .;! J II" V Monday, August 16 Bud of Promise Rebekah Lodge will meet at the I.O.O.F. Hall on Monday, August 16, 8 p.m luesaay, migusi n Catholic daughters will hold their covered dish social andl business meeting at Holy Rosary Hall Tuesday, August 17, at 6:30 p.m. Vfr1nrla v Anp-iicf Hciqc fmintv Wict.nrirn1 RnH - ety will meet Wednesday, Aug-j Achievement day was dis ust 18, at noon at the Platts-! cus,sef The next meeting will mouth Hotel. Thursday, August 19th Naomi Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Don York Thurs day, August 19th, at 2 p.m. -Thursday, August 19 Gleaners Circle of the Metto dist church will meet August 19. at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr&, : Manley Maidens Clyde Brittain. The Manley Maidens 4-H Club Wednesday, Sept. is 1 met with Marilyn and Rae Ellen Social Workers Flower Club Rhodas July 26. The club mem meeting will be held Sept. 8th, bers brought the articles thev :.t the home of Mrs. Francis Ol - son, north of Plattsmouth. Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lebens Attorneys-at-Law Donat BIdg. Plattsmouth Guaranteed Watch Repairing Longincs-Wittnaucr, Elgin, Bulova and Hamilton Watches WF GIVE S & H GREEN STAMPS tjTm Watch Repairing t k IS Vvvvvvvvvw f GROVE i 601 Main Jewelry and Watch Repairs Phone 228 Trausch-Seiker Wedding Held at Rcseland, Nebraska Sacred Heart Church in Rose- land Nebraska, was the scene' cascade ol roses and stephanit for the wedding of Miss Ther- . esa Trausch, daughter of Mrs, John Trausch, and Vincent E Seiker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed- ward Seiker of Elmwood. Th 9:0 cerern0ny was per- formed by the Rev. Robert M. Trausch. brother of the bride, assisted by mother brother, The assisted by another brother, the Rev. Anthciy Trausch, the Rev. James Hennessey and Msgr. Thomas Mercier. The bride wore gown of over ice white Chantilly l!ace I blue satin styled with an illu sion neckline. Her lace-eagea fingertip veil fell from a clutch cape of lace and she carried a emits VPfMW. n.TDV on the tour. We drove to Omaha NEHAWKA DAIR CLLB (where we presented our num- On Sunday, August 8, the Ne- ber. on WOW-TV on a program hawka Dairy Club had their called Patio, at 10:30 a. m. Ben achievement day tour. The tour Larson was the M. C. He inter startea at uary and Jovce French's home. At 1:30 we vis 2 eXpH Ctmmberf h0m.S sistant leaders, Mrs. Mike Shee and looked at their calves. A han and Mri 'DiPr, q,vit7Pr We demonstration was given by X S the movie star Burt tfSffiJS CwLntlhfalr XI tion was given by Gerald Swit zer on clipping a calf. On Monday, August 9, six of the club members and their calves took part in the annual aistiict dairy show at Seward, Nebraska. There was 238 cattle at the show, 26 purples, 111 olues, 82 reds. 19 whites. The members of our club and their awards are as follows: . .. , Suzy Switzer Guernsey Grade wiIOrTTKf'-blu: arlyn, P?1 lard, Holstein Purebred Senior ?v rr SlrvS ?ern;d to the country side village sey Grade Senior earhng, red, whprp wo saw a t ' linripr Guernsey Grade Junior Year ling, white; Gerald Switzer Hol- stein Grade Senior Half hlnp- V' "itiuumg a, aunuui iui livvy choSt. HoStein Orad? sI:the 5th -a?d 6tth des This nior Yearlin- blue; Kenneth 1 was.an interesting place to see Choat, Holstein Purebred Senior l J"st eem Posfible Calf, blue, Holstein Purebred Se-1 that thls could De true- We then nior Calf, red (toured to Boys Town where we -KrmpV. ninof tnnt ' first went to the souvenir shop shmvanshiS P ln, where we saw many beautiful The 'members and their nar-' thinSs the bys had made. We pnt.s .ortinvH c n,-pni ot , then had a guide assigned to snnnm -V vrhirh pnH o ow very pleasant dav. Kennetn Choat, reporter Happy Hustlers Tne Happy Hustlers 4-H Club held their regular monthly meeting at the home of Dave Mills Thursday evening, August 10. We held our tractor driving contest to determine who would be our entries at the county fair and decided on Rueben Leutch ens, Daryl Streich, Dave Mills, frank zoz and Bill Zoz. The business meeting was called to order by our president and we found that all our mem- bers and two guests were pres- ent. We discussed makino- a a float for the fair along with our regular business. Mrs. Mills served a very deli cious lunch of hot dogs, cookies and pop. Bill Zoz, Jr., Reporter Taste and Baste Club The Taste and Baste 4-H club met at the home of Martha Win- :ters August 11, 1954. The meeting was called to or der by President Pat Haley. Roll call showed the presence of four i members, Pat Haley, Martha ; Wintprt: nnpnl nath ' ' H - f ! n r ri J""11UIC VVCIC i can aiiu txyyi u v eu. The girls worked on their shoe shine cloths and their work books, completing the Let's Sew ' project. i e neia fnaay, August 20 at the city park. Delicious served by Martha. refreshments were Mrs. Winters and Susan McKinney, News Reporter . have made this year and each told what thev learned in the sewing project. At the meeting we also discussed our tour which we had planned to take. We also presented a number entitled the j "Westerniares," at the fun fes- Itival on -which we received a ! blue score. On August 10th we left Manley at 8:30 a. m. On our ' tour there, was 28 in the group. 1 i,iyr.ryijt,mii'r n Her attendants, Miss Madeline Tirausch and Miss Mary Rauth, wore gowns of blue with bodices of lace over taffeta. They car ried colonial bouquets of blue feathered carnations. Francis Seiker, brother of the groom, was best man, and Ger arld Trausch, brother of the bride, ushered. A dinner was served at the home of the bride's mother, fol lowing which the couple left for a wedding trip to the Black Hills. Mr. and Mrs. Seiker are-now at homo on the farm north of Elmwood. There was 17 club members, 6 mothers and 2 fathers and sev eral other small children. We ; were also fortunate enough to J have Miss Schultz to go with us loo r?or "ft Trc Di i1 c n V - e- at the studio and watched some ' of the other programs put on in person. Some of the girls got to talk to Smilin Slim Everhart. We got to see the props that are used and to see Connie's Kitch en. I At 11:30 we left the studio and went to Elmwood park where lne- eWe cnl?- Som5 of the girls rented bicycles and enjoyed riding them, the older ones took pictures. At 2 o'clock iJT. 1 roof. There was 13 business us who was Richard Koch, who ; was very capable, too. He ex plained the tour as we went along, so almost the smallest could understand. The first place the guide took us was to the trade school where we saw the many different trades the boys can take up. No boy there could be without one as they have everything. Each can take any musical instrument he chooses. The guide told us I there were 900 boys there at this j time. We next saw the new : Protestant church that has just been built and the new hospital now under construction. We then toured the new field house which is newly built' wnich is u&ea lUL au fpuii-a, iwiuau aiiu Daseoau mciuaea. we tnen toured to the dairy barns and then we saw the choir loft, and the crypt in which Father Flan agan's body lies. We left Boys Town about 5 o'clock, everyone being very tired but the tour being enjoyed by everyone. Our next meeting will be with our leader, Mrs. Earl Puis, where we will discuss plans for the Cass County Fair. Rae Ellen Rhodes, News Reporter THE HAPPY SEWERS The Happy Sewers 4-H Club met Thursday, August 12 at the home of Marlene Sitzman. The meeting was called to order by the president, Jane Nelson and roll call was taken. A demonstration on the pin cushion was given by Judy Wi ater after which the group judged their needle cases and pin cushions. The group then worked on their kitchen towels. Refreshments of jello, candy, and a cold drink was served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Jane Nelson. The Happy Sewers 4-H Club met Thursday, July 29 at the home of Carolyn Garrison. The meeting was called to order by the president, Jane Nelson and roll call was taken. The leader explained to the group how to make their pin cushions after which the group worked on them. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and a cold drink were served. The next meeting will be held at the home of Marlene Sitzman. Pat Wiater, News Reporter. MASTER SWINE CLUB The Master Swine Breeding 4-H Club had a special meeting Aug. 12 at the leader's home. Ross Thomasen h.d the dem- i onstration, "How to Judge a IPig." We also picked two judg- ing teams. On the first team are j Peter Lutz, David Read and Ar ! Ian Cundall. On the second team I are Loren Todd, Roger Noell and I David Meisinger. ! Mrs. Cundall served delicious refreshments. i David Meisinger, NEHAWKA Mrs. F. O. Sand Phone 2604 James Hines of Chicago was a guest from Thursday until Sat urday of his brother, Jack and Mrs. Hines. Mr. and Mrs. Kines received word Monday of the death of his brother-in-law, Charles Brewer of Columbus, Kan. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fries of Los Angeles, Calif., returned home Wednesday after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wessel, Miss Katie Wessel, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wessel. Mr. and Mrs. Fries flew to Detroit and drove back a new car. Nehawka Wcssels Have Recent Guests Mrs. Rudy Guenther and i daughters, Carolyn and Linda, of Denver were guests Tuesday aft ernoon of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wessel. Gary Lee Rupprecht, a student at Peru State College was a week end guest at the Wes sel home. Sunday Dick Guen ther, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Guen ther and family and Mrs. A. G. Carper, all of Beatrice were guests for the day at the Wessel home. Recent callers at the Wessel home to visit Mr. Wessel, recently returned from the hos pital, were Dan Anderson, Con rad Johnson, Tony Sudduth of Omaha, Ellis Lacy, Harold Kear ney, Lyman Anderson, John Ty son, Mr. and Mrs. Julian John son, Mr. and Mrs. George Mc Fadden of Lincoln. .Nehawka New Officers Preside Over Unit Meeting The new officers of the American Legion Auxiliary pre sided at their meeting at the auditorium Tuesday afternoon, August 10. Mrs. Arthur John son is the new president. Mrs. Johnson gave a report of the state convention in Omaha. Members were told to change the pledge to the flag to the new version. President Eisenhower had changed Armistice Day and it will be called Veteran's Day. ::':: Dues for the new year were paid. , &: Mrs. Harold Pollard gave a re- view of the centennial style show i;: presented by Mrs. Pollard, Mrs. ! : Emma Nutzman and Mrs. Ned , : Nutzman. j The proceeds, $11.77, from the j; 4th of July stand was added to the treasury. I j;:'; The "next meeting, September' 14, will be a membership tea at the home of Mrs. Marion Tucker. ! : Since several of the school class es will be held at the auditor ium, the meetings during the school year will be held at the homes of members. J Nehawka J Ernest Kropp spent Tuesday with his daughter, Mrs. A. T. Hinds and family in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey B. Red den and family, Kwenswich, Wash., were overnight guests Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Ray G. Nixon. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs: Rose Redden and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Redden. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Kime spent part of their vacation at Plato, Mo., in the Ozarks. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence McComas and family, formerly of Nebraska City. Bob Akins accompanied them and visited relatives at Dunnegan, Mo. Mrs. Kime reported it was very dry and the grasshoppers were so thick they ate the bark from the trees and the green peaches, leaving the seeds on the tree. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Umland and Johnny of Nebraska City were guests Wednesday evening at the Gerald Kime home. Bob Shaw, nephew of Mrs. Jack Hines, was a guest for lunch Friday at the Hines home. He was en route from his home at ! : Topeka, Kan., to Minnesota. For Car and Fire INSURANCE Wm. S. Wetenkamp Real Estate s Insurance South 6th St. Ph. 5176 Nomination For Queen To Represent Plattsmouth at County Fair 1. She should be between ages of 16-21. 2. Unmarried. 3. Entries must be turned in at Chamber office by August 19, 1954. I Would Like to Nominate: I Name I I Address f. I Return This Entry to Chamber of Commerce 'jm mm m wm wm wm wm wm wm mm wm Flower Show is Set September 21 The Nehawka Flower club plan ned a flower show to be held at the Methodist church on Sep tember 21.' The . meeting was held at the home of Mrs. F. O. Sand Friday evening.. Members placed their order for fall bulbs Mtv. Mrs Sand, chairman, 'lhe flower of the month was gladioli , and each named ner iavonte gladious for roll call. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lewis Royal on September 15. - Nehawka Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Zech and family were overnight guests Saturday at the F. O. Sand home. Mrs. Howard Redden was the guest of honor at a pink and blue shower given by Mrs. Ray G. Nixon and Mrs. Jessie Nich ols at the Methodist church par lors Wednesday afternoon. There I were 40 guests present. The dec- orations were in pinK auu uiuc. Mrs. Redden received many beautiful gifts. Refreshments were served. Mr nnH Mrs. AdolDh Ross. Ne- braska City, were guests Sun day afternoon of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Jorgenson. Rev. Mundinger Attend Series Church Conferences Sgt. Fred Neeley, Mr. A. W. Huebner and the Rev. George Mundinser, members and pas tor of First Lutheran Church, Washington and Avenue D, will be among the 300 delegates ex pected to attend the tweaty first convention of the Northern Nebraska District of vhe Luth eran Church-Missouri Synod at Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Nebraska, August 16 to : 20. Pastor Mundinger will serve as Press Secretary for the. five day session. The Rev. Walter E. Homann "9$ in i' 4 1 1 '4 M vv .::-: v VENTED GAS HEATER More Heal at Low Cost Year Written Warranty New type cast-iron burner virh raised ports is easily removed for fast cleaning. Baffling in the inner unit forces th3 heat to travel farther. AGA Approved. 55,000 BTU . $84.95 70,000 BTU $94.95 Floor Furnaces EICM1 Heaters ALWAYS BETTER BUYS AT GcUtve4. Plattsmouth HERB FREEBURCrOwner 545 Main of Bancroft, district president, will preside over the sessions of the 137 member congregations located in Northern Nebraska and Northern Wyoming. Among the convention speak ers will be the Rev. Dr. W. f. Lichtsinn, Hammond, Ind., thirrj vice president of the Missouri Synod, who will deliver the oo ening sermon in the new Coi. ;ordia College Chapel 10:30 Monday morning, and represent the national body at all ses sions. Convention Essayist will be the Rev. Theodore F. Nickel, first vice president of the Nor thern Illinois District, who will lecture on the topic, "Justifica tion, Conversion, Election and the Means of Grace according to the Common Confession." The creation of a Dis wrier. 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