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The plattsmouth, Nebraska, semi-weekly journal PAGE TWO Monday, August 23, 1954 Mendenhall-De Coster Vows Solemnized in August Rite Baskets of white gladioli dec- orated St. John's Catholic church at Plattsmouth on Aug ust ssve.n for the nine o'clock mcrniug rites uniting Miss Eva Nell Mendenhall of Platts mouth, and Mr. Robert H. De- Ccster of Victor. Ia. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Mendenhall of Plattsmouth, and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis D6 Corter of Victor, Ia. Father Raphael Chonta offcia ted at the morning double-nng ceremony in the presence of the immediate families and exose friends with background of or- gan music. , driven in inaniage uy nci oi canaie-ugiit saim maue uu i ; mxUn InvirrtVi ! 1 1 1 A . . 1! d. pilllCCa UtlC 111 Wdiw-iciioUi. The bodice was fashioned .with V-neckline of chantiliy 'ace which also formed the short sleeves bound in satin. She wore a waist-length veil and a crown tiara of illusion and seed pearls and carried a streamer cascade of gardenias and stephonotk Miss Theima Wilson of Platts mouth was maid of honor. Sh wore a marine-blue waltz length gown fashioned with a gathered bodice and matching stole. She wore a small, blue ; flower headdress and carried Mrs. Itotert II. DeCoster white pom-poms. . Eune De Coster brother of reside at Plattsmouth m the Pi the groom, served, his brother as oneer Apartments, best man. Mrs. De Coster attended Platts- A wedding breakfast was held mouth public schools and is immediately following the cere- presently employed at the Allied mony at the dining room of Chemical & Dye Corporation Mack's Kiichen. White pom- plant. Mr. De Coster graduated poms decorated the wedding from Victor high school and at tables. : tended St. Ambrose College in For a short wedding trip, Mrs. Davenport, Ia. He is stationed De Coster wore a blue silk dress at Offutt Air Force Base in the and white accessories. They will : United States Air Force. Naomi WSCS Circle Meets at York Home Naomi Circle of the Woman's Society of Christian Service met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Den York. Assisting were Mrs. David Rutherford and Mrs. John Sheard. Mrs. Edgar Glaze had charge of the lesson and Mrs. Robert Humiston had the devotions. A good attendance was reported. Refreshments were served. rr r -iiTitfr -- ----- -'J " - -- - 1 Cass Itheafre Plattsmouth Last Times Men. & Tues., August 23-24 Esther Williams, Van Johnson and a big cast in "EASY TO LOVE" Songs, spectacle, romance! See Esther's 75-foot dive from a helicopter It's her biggest and best picture. Also Comedy, Cartoon & News Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 25 & 26 Double Feature James Mason and a big cast in "THE DESERT FOX" The true story of Rommel now in a big pictura! and America's greatest wrestlers in "CRUNT AND GROAN" A 37 minute feature of the TV wrestlers! Don't miss it! To . 4 i 1 ' I .. : t " 'A- - i . Li ii A. D. UNDER Telephone 4111 LA. CALDWELL 702 Avenue B Plattsmouth, Nebraska Brand new, full-featured Smith-Corona Adding Machines for as little as TIME PAYMENTS Schr einer Phone 4114 " "' ' I I .... n - ki. ' v( " - Vjn II 4 , . i . w-a.s...s6..wM ; James Favors, Navy Enlistee, Honored Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Favors entertained at dinner Sunday ; honoring their son, James, who : has departed for San Diego, after enlisting in the United States i Navy. I Guests at the dinner were Mr. j and Mrs. Alfred Nattress, Rich- ard and Robert and Mr. and Mrs. i Howard Favors and Karen of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Kellison, Rickey, Terry and Katherine Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Favors and Rodney; Air. and Mrs. Henry Klinger, and Clarence Favors. - Delaps Vacationing At Lexington, Nebr. i Rev. and Mrs. Keith Delap I and family departed Friday for I Lexington, his home town, for i a week's vacation. At Lexing- ton, Rev. Delap preached the Sunday sermon at the Presby ; terian church He recently returned from Chicago where he had attended ; McCormick Theology Seminary, ; one of six cemters conducting in I stitutes. Rev. Delap also at i tended the WTorld Council of churches at Evanston and was : at the Soldiers Field gathering, ' the largest meeting ever held. Subscribe to The Journal Now!. Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lebens Attorneys-at-Law Donat Bldg. Plattsmouth be If f ' , " S'l f"' , v I i ...to advise from our experience so that tlic wise and practical may be combined with the desirable . . . this is a part of our creed. J J Plus Tax Plattsmouth $in75o Pryg Legion Auxiliary Committee Heads at Elmwood Picked ELMWOOD (Special) The Elmwood American Legion Aux iliary, F. E. M. Unit No. 247, held their regular meeting Thursday, Aug. 12 at the G. A. R. hall. Mrs. Mary Phillips, president, presiding. The new version of the Pledge of Allegiance was given after the flags were pre sented at the opening of the meeting. The president named the fol lowing ladies: Chairman, Ameri canism, Viola Miller; Child Wel fare, Gladys Preston; Finance, Mae Fentman; Gold Star, Auril la Geyer; Membership, Ethel Heiers, Helen Sumner; Musician, Daisy Moore; Poppy, Ruby Brin tcn; Publicity, Vivian Turner; Rehabilitation, Ethel Strabel; Lunch, Grace Blessing. Interesting reports were given by Susie Cook and Ethel Heirs, delegates of the state conven tion that was held at Omaha i t r in August 1, z ana o. Scuffies were made for the boys at the Veterans hospital Wednesday afternoon by seven of the ladies of the Auxiliary. The unit presented Ethel Stra bel with a lovely past president's pin. At the close of the meeting a delicious lunch was served by Mrs. Ruby Brinton and Mrs. Au rilla Geyer. September meeting is the 9th. Let's have a big attendance! Ninety Attend Everett Family Reunion Sunday The Everett family reunion was held Sunday, August 15 in the pasture of John Everett at Un ion. Ninety relatives and friends gathered to enjoy the basket dinner. After an afternoon of visiting, ice cream and cake were served. Those attending were from Nebraska City, Howe, Cozad, Om aha, Elmwood, Avoca, Union, Ne hawka, Fairfield, Plattsmouth, Weeping Water, and Sidney, Ia. Reports Feature Legion Auxiliary Meeting at Union The regular meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary, Unit 235, at Union, was held Tues day, August 17, with Mrs. Char les Attebery, president, conduct ing the session. Pledge of Allegiance was given with the new addition "Under God." Mrs. Harry Gobelman j gave the preamble by using Reading Our Preamble With Our Hearts" from the National news. 1 r The unit voted to order 500 poppies for 1955 and a donation I to the current polio drive of $5 I was also approved. j The president announced that the district 12 convention will be held at Beaver Crossing on September 30. Unit eonstitution and by-laws j were read by Mrs. Gobelman, ; who announced that Mrs. Daniel Moser, district 12 president, would be a Nebraska page at the National convention in Washington, D. C. Reports of the department convention were given by Mrs. Charles Attebery, Mrs. Fred Clark, Mrs. Robert Harrah, Jr., and Mrs. Harry Gobelman. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. John Everett, Mrs. Kenneth Hoback and Mrs. Ma linda Crunk. Refreshments were served. Cleaners Circle, WSCS, Planning Rummage Sale The Gleaner Circle of the Methodist church met Thursday, August 19, at 8 o'clock with Mrs. Clyde Brittain, chairman. Mrs. John Schreiner presided at the meeting writh 18 members and 3 guests present. Devotions were given by Mrs. Fred Fischer with Mrs. J. A. Capwell at the piano. Plans were announced for the rummage sale and the bazaar, along with discussion of other fall projects. Mrs. Don Leeslev presented the lesson, which con cluded this study. A farewell gift was given to Mrs. Harrv Cane from the circle. Mrs. J. A. Capwell was in charge of enter tainment. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, M$s. Clyde Brittain, Mrs. Louis Kief, and Miss Florence Rhoades. Cirls Honored on Birthdays Thursday Miss Jane Stock and Miss i Diane Giebelhaus, who celebrat ed their second and third birth days respectively on August 19, were honored at a dinner at the Paul Giebelhaus home in Lin coln. Present for the occasion were I Paul, June and Diane Giebel haus, Lyle, Margaret, David and Darrell Stock, Reuben, Eunice, Jim, Joe and Jane Stock. Jane is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stock of Mur dock. The U. S. seeks transmittal, of atomic data to Belgium. For Car and Fire INSURANCE -Wm. S. Wetenkamp Real Estate & Insurance South 6th St. Th. 51761 Phone 241 f:W 'av Vhi;1 i J N'xH- A Dr. G. H. Gilmore, 88-year-old Murray phy sician and surgeon, cuts a five-tier cake baked for his birthday dinner party Thursday night by Birthday Party Honor Dr. G. Plans for a quiet back-yard birthday barbecue mushroomed for friends of Dr. G. H. Gilmore last week. In observance of his 88th birthday anniversary, friends had planned an out-door barbe cue to honor the Cass county native. . ...but then they learned how many friends he has. From the early barbecue plans friends began . to expana the celebration until it required that a family-style picnic dinner be held. The results Thursday eve ning at the United Presbyterian church in Murray proved grat ifying. Another surprise during the evening was the late arrival of Dr. John Gilmore of Santa Mon ica, Calif., son of the honoree. Junior Auxiliary Gives, Collection To Dimes Drive -Junior Legion - Auxiliary - met Friday, August 20 at the home of Nancy Hirz with eight mem bers and one guest present. Miss Coreen Furse of Alma, Nebr., was a guest of Valeria Gorton. Members gave the pledge of allegiance, using the new word ing voted by Congress, and Bar bara Krings, vice chairman, con ducted the meeting in absence of Chairman Julia Chovanec. Peggy Timm was elected vice chairman. The Juniors voted to give their coin march to the March of Dimes and netted $1.20. They have also decided to march in the merchants parade in the King Korn Karnival, and will decide on costumes at a later date. Reports were given on the pic nic held in the park in July. At the close of the meeting, for a program on Americanism, a quiz, "Questions of the Flag and Flag .Etiquette" was con ducted by co-chairman Mrs. Donald Warga. Mary Elizabeth Keely received a prize for giving the proper pledge of allegiance to the flag. Other prizes went to Barbara Krings, Joyce McClanahan, Mar cia Lagerstrom and Janice O' Donnell. Angel food cake centered with lemon filling and punch were served by Mrs. Howard Hirz and Nancy. Tommy Hirz was a guest. Mrs. Seward Returns From West Coast Mrs. Zilpha Seward has re turned from a three-week west ern trip, awaiting the starting of the 1954 school year which starts next week. Highlight of her trip was a visit of the Grand Canyon, along with visits to friends at Los An geles, San Pedro, Long Beach and Oakland, Calif., Salem and Portland, Oregon; Bremerton, Washington; and British Colum bia. Son Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wurl are the parents of a son," weight six pounds and one ounce, born August 18, at North Platte, Nebr. Paternal grandfather is Mr. A. F. Wurl of North Platte, Nebr. and Mrs. Harley Cotting ham are the parents of a daugh ter, Sheryl Lynn. eight pounds, born August 18, 1954, at Clarkson hospital in Omaha. The grand parents are Mr. and: Mrs. Frank Cottingham and Mrs. N. A. Shradcr of .Chariton. Ia. The j Cottinghams have three other j children, two boys and a girl. 1 Mushrooms as Friends H. Gilmore' s 88th Year He flew from California to Of futt Air . Force Base, arriving at Murray about 8 p. m. nearly two hours after dinner was called. Along with many tables full of excellent food, was a five-tier birthday cake, baked by Mrs. Charles Boedeker. Another home-made birthday cake was presented by Mrs. Gertrude Dill. Celebrating a birthday along with Dr. Gilmore was Miss Nan cy Jane. Wehrbein, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wehrbein. She was one year old that same day. : Doctor Gilmore was visibly up set emotionally as he cut the five-tier cake, serving the first piece to tiny Miss Wehrbein. The native Cass county physi Schlueter Family Reunion Held at Elmwood Park A family dinner wras held at Elmwood park recently with nearly 50 persons attending. Present for the occasion were Ed Bornemeier and Viola; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bornemeier, Joel and Diane; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bornemeier, Gary and 'Susan; Will, Ernest and Lillian Schlueter, Mr. and Mrs. Will Stock, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stock, Douglas and Bruce; Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stock, Wayne and Bar bara; Mr. and Mrs. . Marion Stock, Billy and Kent; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Stock, Jim, Joe and Jane: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole, Carol Jean and Janice; Mr. and ! Mrs. Eldon Stock, Gerald and ! Susan; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Riek man, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Riek man, Bruce and Scott. The Schlueter reunion will be held again next summer. Although farm prices have fallen 20 per cent since 1951, retail consumers have derived no benefit, a House committee staff report recently declared. CALENDAR Monday, August 23 , Cass County Salon 441 of the 8 & 40 will hold their meeting at the home of Mrs. Milton Muncie Monday, August 23, at 8 p.m. I Tuesday, August 24 Theta Rho girls club will hold their meeting at the IOOF Hall Tuesday, August 24. 7:30 p. m. Thursday, Aug-ust 2ft American L?gion Auxiiiaiy will ". hold the'.r meeting Thurs day, August 2$. at 8 p.m. at t-:e 40. & 8 Club. Wednesday, Sept. Social Workers Flower Club meeting will be held Sept. 8th, at the home of Mrs. Francis Ol son, north of Plattsmouth. Fire knocks far too many property owners for huge financial losses. Don't stick your xhin out! Insure, adequately through Steve Davis Phone GUI 2nd Floor Bank Bids;. 2th & Main Hatlsmoutb ladies of Murray. He was honored on his 88th milestone by friends at United Presbyterian church. Journal Photo. cian and surgeon, now inactive in the medical profession, saw his first light of day on August 20, 1866, in the Territory of Ne braska. It was a year later that Nebraska became a state. Son of John Gilmore and Nancy Helen Massie, he was ed ucated at Peru State Normal and Rush Medical College before establishing practice at Murray. He had also taught school for a while. In recent years the doctor has centered his activities in the Cass county Historical Society and has fought hard to estab lish a historical museum in the county seat. He may yet see those dreams come true. The Veterans of Foreign Wars has criticized the Goverment and Congress for what it termed "growing and cynical disregard" of the welfare of veterans. Dr. Cordon B. Wasson VETERINARIAN 320 Whitman Ave. ' Phone 279 t-l I V'. $ - i 4 "- - ' iy - K? - t y y L " Tx, Shoulder Strap Bag 4.9S Colling Infant Buried Saturday Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Sattler Funeral Home for Andrew Floyd Colling, one-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Colling. The baby, born Wednesday, August 18, died early Friday morning of a cerebral hemor rhage. Only the immediate families attended the final rites. Burial was at Oak Hill cemetery. , Rev. Erwin Kiel officiated. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Colling, a brother, Timothy, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clement T. Woster of Plattsmouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd - Colling of Wilsonville, Nebr. Subscribe to The Journal Now! ALL SIT JgJ SCHOOL Sjhfd SHOES far BOYS W GIRLS ,...they are, if they're wearing Weather-Birds. Weather-Birds stand at the head of the class in style, fit and long priced for school budgets. All $ i i e i and widths $3.98 to $5.95 "Shoe Center Plattsmouth y . Fall's J' ' PI AID Fll confections to flat ter earrings, neck- ''y&::S7 laces and bracelets for C I XFld&fM fashion-conscious cos- j aces and bracelets for fashion-conscious costumes. 1 'sy Texan Is Visiting Plattsmouth Kin Visiting here from Vernon, Texas, is Mrs. H. A. Thompson, a guest at the Clayt Rosencrans home. She has been visiting Mrs. M T. Lasley, mother of Mrs. Zilpha Seward and Mrs. Rosencrans. President Rhee of Korea said at the United Nations that col lective action was the only guar antee of world peace. KARR & SOCHOR Auditors & Accountants udits Income Tax Service Bookkeeping: Systems Installed Ph. 6287 Donat Building .. ! ii ii innnnnnnnonr" wear... and they're SEE THE WEATHER-BIRD Pinky Lee Show THURSDAYS, 00 P. M., on 0000-TV of Cass County" Dial 3176 Popular A new loafer jacket in San forlan washable 100'(' all wool flannel large pearl buttons at cuffs and front closing action shoulders and huge double pockets. 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