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Mrs. Henry Maseman Correspondent Sunday callers at the Henry Mascman home were Mr. and Mrs. John Maseman and daugh ters, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Maseman and family, Lincoln; Mrs. Myron Shrodcr, Mr. Sydney Burkett, Lincoln; and Richard Maseman. Mrs. Ralph Beccard and son, Robert, Lincoln, spent several days with her mother, Mrs. Ann Mickle. Albert Sill and John Rippe received a call Monday that they 'were to go to Savannah, Mo., and bring Mrs. Rippe and Mrs. Sill home from the hos pital. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Jensen at tended the golden wedding an niversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lau ritzen at Weeping Water Sun day. Golden Rod Garden club met Monday with Mrs. Fred Meyer. The program was "How to Plant by Moon Signs," by Miss Bertha NoUmeister. Each member brought a forced shrub. Holiday favors for each month by Mrs. Caroline Marquardt. Twenty leaders of extension THE FLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SIX Section B Thursday, March 10, 1955 clubs met here with Mrs. Ernest Haveman Monday. Mr. Staark cf Weeping Water was present with two ladies as demonstra tors from public power company, Omaha. The Green Thumbers Garden club met Tuesday with Mrs. Gus Wohlers. ' Mrs. Henry wausenna talked on shrubs and how to care for them. The Farm Bureau unit met at Avoca town hall Monday night. There were comedy movies, re ports of Farm Bureau women's activities, last minute legislative report by a representative of Nebraska Farm Bureau. Mem bers of the Avoca unit served lunch. The families were also guests. The Homemakers 4-H club met with Sally Carsten Saturday. This club is led by Mrs. Ralph Stubbendick and Mrs. Albert Bose. Peggy Stubbendick and Connie Sudman demonstrated making ambrosia. Sally Carsten demonstrated proper way to thread a needle, making a knot and how to baste. . Cpl. Merle Rodgers was re cently separated from the army at Ft. Lewis, Wash. He and his wife, the former Elenor Nutz man. will make their home near Unadilla. Henry Cezchin was able to re turn home from Bryan hospital Sunday. Mrs. Lester Heebner was in Nebraska Citv to se Miss Tmo Heebner in the hospital follow- f " ii- Mfh" The Plattsmouth Journal 410 Main Street Plattsmouth, Nebraska ing a bad fall on the ice a week ago. ' Mrs. Henry Smith, Mrs. Roy Ruhge, Mrs. Elmer Hennings at tended a style show at Louis ville Wednesday evening spon sored by the Junior Woman's club. Clarence Wilson, Omaha, vis ited with Emmett Carter Thurs day and in the evening attend ed the IOOF lodge here. . Avoca Birthday Noted By Ricky Ruhgc Helping Ricky Runge, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruhge, cele brate his first birthday Friday, March 4 were Mr. and Mrs. John Lingle, Sr.; Mr. and Mrs. John Lingle, Jr., and son; Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ruhge; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ruhge. Avora Roseann Jacobsen, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jacob sen, has been quite ill the past week. ! Charles Witzke, Red Wing, j Minn., visited his sisters, Mrs. ; John Nutzman, Mrs. William iGoIlner, Mrs. Marion Pittman jand later went to see his sister, j Mrs. Gus Mohr at Palisade who i has been seriously ill. This j morning word was received Mrs. i Mohr passed away at 9:30 that morning at her home. Mrs. E.- Shalkhauser and daughter, Marian, Peoria, 111., left Friday after visitir at the Silas Everett home and with hv mother, Mrs. Bergastraesser, who is a patient at Bryan Memorial hospital," Lincoln. . Archie Bond, Rock Port, Mo., and his mother, Mrs. Eva Bond, were at Ashland Sunday where they visited Henry Bond who has just recently returned home from the hospital following sur gery. , Avoca Houscwarming Held Mr. and Mrs. John Stubbendick visited at the home of their son, Erving and family Thursday evening. During the evening neighbors dropped in for a house warming as the Erving Stub bendicks have recently moved into a new home in Syracuse. Avoca - Mrs. Ella Wulf came home Sunday after spending some time at the home of her son, Laurence, getting acquainted with her new. granddaughter, Becky. Mr. Ervin Rookstool, custod ian of the Avoca school, was able to return to his work after two weeks illness. Avoca Attend Fellowship John Stubbendick and Mrs. Calvin Carsten and a group of young people attended a meet ing of junior high Pilgrim Fel lowship at Ashland Sunday. Six churches were represented. Those attending were Karen Emshoff, Susan Ehlers. Sally Carsten, Lloyd Nelsen, Richard Hoback. This truck idea the use of your INTERNATIONAL pickup! An INTERNATIONAL pickup truck plus Ad-A-Rak attachment -an International exclusive gives you three trucks in one. 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With the all-purpose Ad-A-Rak attachment you triple the use of your pickup. Only INTERNATIONAL has it! See Pinochle Pbyers . Thursday evening guests .of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Freeman and claying pinochle were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hennings, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ruhge, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Haveman. Avoca Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Mode rou, Oakland, were guests of Mrs. Lois Tefft Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Smith and Roger spent the week end at Omaha as guests of their son, Stanley and wife, where a birth day dinner was held for Mrs. Henry Smith. Moving this week were Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Meyer to a farm recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Royal, Mrs. Shrader and family to the St. John farm and Mr. and Mrs. George t Wessel to the Busche farm. Mr. and Mrs. , Willis Fletcher left Friday evening for Eldorado Springs, Mo., where th?y helped his parents observe their 50th wedding anniversary. Avoca Alvo Keeps Banner Sunday evening at a 7 o'clock service the Cass county fellow shin met at the Avoca Congre gational church. The banner was retained by Alvo for the largest attendance. A mixer was held in the church parlors for the young people. Guest speak er was Rolland Larson, Crete, who is president of the Nation al Pilgrim Fellowship. 1 ' Avoca The next Lenten service will be March 13. Rev. Milton Lieb of Northeast Congregational church, Lincoln, will bequest speaker. 'Mrs. Lee Hauptman is at Lin coln for surgery on her eye. Mrs.. Martha Ruge entertained the West Pinochle club Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs Clara Ruhga, Elmer Hennings, Mr. and Mrs. John Mohr. On Friday evening she entertained the Neighborhood club. Prizes went to Mrs. William Dettmer, Mrs. John Stubbendick, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ruhge. Cemetery Kensington met with Mrs. Carolyn Tefft and Es ter Friday in Weeping WTater. Guests were Mrs. Albert Carr, Mrs. Ed Lorensen, Mrs. Eugene Day. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Wilmer Harshman and Mrs. Anna Harshman. Avoca Two Babies Born To Mr. and Mrs. Karl Neu meister, a son at St. Mary's hos pital March 3. They have another son. To Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Boyd of Ralston, a daughter, March 4. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Mogens Johnson, Weeping Wa ter. , V' Avoca Sunday p-nests of Mr. and'Mrs. Richard - Wilson were Mr. and Mrs. Levi Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Bornemeier. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson, Donald Yocum. Mrs. James Jensen and daugh ter, Joni Sue returned heme from the hospital Tuesday. Avoca Third Birthday Helping Bette Jeane Hallstrom celebrate her third birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ha 11 strom, Mr., and Mrs. Jack Hall stmm and family. Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hallstrom and familv,' Omaha; Mr. and -Mrs. Josenh Case and family, Platts mouth; and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hallstrom. Avoca Mr. and Mrs. George Oelkers left Tuesday for their new home in Colorado Sorings, Colo. They hone to get relief for their son's asthma. a i 4 ' ' J We .sv. ir y. vs . is 5X - 03S ' "A. ' 1 v L 1 7 ?t, "i" a. , ' ft V i'i'.'i MATCHLESS Even though it may not be the smallest book in the world as claimed, it would be a gamble to bet there's a smaller volume in existence.' ' This tiny tome, on display in Monte Carlo, Mon aco, is compared in size to the head of a pocket-box match. of the fourth grade as her guests. Games wrere played and prizes won. After Carol had opened her lovely gifts, beautifully dec orated cup cakes with a candle en each was served with ice cream, nut cup and drink. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Horn, Carol and Johnny of Weeping Water and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nickels of Plattsmouth were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nickels and. family at Plattsmouth. Jaycces Meet- The JCC's held their monthly meeting on Thursday evening, March 3. A committee for th2 annual Easter egg hunt wras chosen. Chairman, Arvin Pollon with Pat Wade,-and Kenneth Meyers as sisting. It was decided' that the JCC's would get in touch with each or ganization in Weeping Water and have them select a person to meet with the city council to discuss the possibility of a swimming pool in the city. Weeping Water The Better Health Club met Wednesday evening with their leader, Mrs. W. D. Lenker. Books and material was passed out and different plans were made. Mary Alice Woods, although' absent, served ice cream bars. Their next meeting will be with Geor gia Ludwick. Myrna Van Horn and Lois Pat ton were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schroeder on Sunday y Weeping Water W. W. Woman's Club Officers Announced The Weeping Water Woman's club met Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. B. A. Olive. Mrs. E. J. Bender presided at the business . meeting. Music was furnished by James Dwinell, who played two, numbers on the bass clarinet, accompanied by Miss Evelyn Wiles; and piano solos by Noreen Slattery and Su san Stone. Miss Stone will rep resent the Woman's club at the district Woman's Club music scholarship contest in Lincoln soon. Mrs. W. H. Thornton spoke briefly on the possibility of hav ing a swimming pool m Weep ing Water. She was appointed as the club's representative on the community swimming pool committee. Plans were made to attend the style show, given by the Louis ville Junior Woman's club at Louisville Friday evening. A collection was received for the Crusade for Freedom move ment. Officers elected for the coming year are: Mrs. E. J. Bender, pres ident; Mrs. G. B. Smith, vice president; Mrs. Henry Knaup, secretary; Mrs. Lester Parson, treasurer; Mrs. W. H. Thornton, journalist. The following executive com mittee was elected: Mrs. Arnold Dettmer, chairman; Mrs. H. C. Elliott and Mrs. H. C. Wilkin son. Mrs. Ray Norris gave a very interesting talk on "Flowers and Trees of the Bible," and Miss Ruth Hart spoke on "A New Look at Our Resources." The next meeting will be a tour of the Nebraska Historical Society building in Lincoln. The executive committee will be in carge of arrangements. The hostess served refresh ments at the close of the meeting. Sew 'N Sews The Sew n Sews m2t Thurs day evening with Mrs. Lewis Baker. There were 5 members and two visitors, Mrs. Marvin Frisel and Mrs. Richard Bickford present. The evening was spent sewing and playing scrabble. Mrs. Baker served lunch. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Wilber Clark in two weeks. Moscow is said to have propos ed a parley excluding Chiang. Allergies in asthmaTare linked to faults in the body. a:!!::3;!!::B:;E;!;;:B;!!:iB,;!:;B:!i;H;;iM:!!::H;!i::H:! g Edwin T. McHugh U r 3 a s-i N ii ATTORNEY g Office in Corn Growers i State Bank B Murdock Nebraska !XE3:;ira;c!:!!:B::B:!::Q!:!!;s:;!i:E3!:B::!:B::!i:i? Special Machinery Sale At Plattsmouth Sale Barn Thursday, March 17 AT 1 1 :00 O'CLOCK This Is a Consignment Sale Bring Your Odd Pieces of Machinery We have some good equipment and new tools listed. We would like to have your machinery brought in the " Jl day before sale or sooner. Plattsmouth Sales Barn Young & Lacy Aucts. Karl Grosshans, Owner Lunch on Grounds Your trade-in may cover ffie down payment. Ask about I our convenient terms. Chicago Ave. Dial 267 J 1 1 See the season's new TV hit. "The Halls of Ivy." with Ronald Colman and Benlia Hume, CBS-TV, Tuesdays. 8:30 p.m., EST :OG0O!133a WATER Mrs. Lewis Baker Phone 182 P-T. A. Meeting The Weeping Water Parent Teachers Association held their regular monthly meeting on February 28 at 7:30 p. m. at the school auditorium. Sigvald Jensen, treasurer, re ported to the association on the expenses for the carnival held last month. It was reported that the 5th grade won the attendance prize for January. A nominating committee was appointed to present names for election in April. The commit tee is composed of Mrs. Eugene Smith. Mrs. E. T. Stacey, and Mrs. Ja mes , Kivett. The P. T. A. presented a gift to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Sun rteen and Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hansen for their new baby boys. A film, "School Boards in Ac tion," was shown following the business meeting. A meeting headed by the Jay cees to discuss the possibilities of a swimming pool followed. Fifth and seventh grade moth ers served coffee and dough nuts to persons attending the meetings. Weep-nsr Water Mr. and Mrs. Bernard of Ne braska City visited Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Ed Ruby. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaup and Roberta were Sundav lunch eon guests of Mrs. F. G. Fitch in Elmwood Sunday. Carol Nickels, daughter of Mrs. Ed Van Horn, celebrated her tenth birthday Tuesday after noon after school, with the girls J 4 I E have purchased the Krusc Hardware Store of Murdock, Neb., and will sell the following described property on the farm, located ZV2 miles south and 1 Vz miles west of Murdock; 3 miles north, 1 mile west of Elmwood; 4 miles cast, 1 mile north of Alvo on SALE TIME 10:30 A. M. - m LMraLriJ Lunch served by Ladies of Murdock EUB Church DAIRY w All cows tested for Brucellosis February 1, Holstcin cow, 7 years old, fresh in Nov. Holstein cow, 4 years old, fresh in January Holstcin cow, 3 years old, to freshen soon Guernsey cow, 7 years old, fresh in Febr. Guernsey cow, 3 years old, fresh in October Holstein cow, 4 yr. old, will freshen in April 1947 SC Case tractor, ready to go 1947 Case cultivator Boxes and discs for cultivator 1948 Case lister 1951 Case 15-ft. disc, 18-in. blades 1950 Case 2-bottom, 16-in. plow 1949 Case mounted mower, 7-ft. 1947 Baldwin 6-ft. combine with motor 6-ft pickup attachment for combine Electric lift 1951 New Idea 2-row corn picker David Bradley 20-ft.'4-section harrow Co-op side rake Hay rack and gear Hi-Lo wide wagon and gear on rubber Flare wagon and gear on rubber. J. D. manure spreader GRADE A MILKING EQUIPMENT: DeLaval 6-can Milk Cooler, 2 years old; DeLaval 12 Can Hoist, 2 years old; Can Rack; Wash Vat; SEED and FEED: 700 bales first cutting Alfal oats straw; 150 bales wheat straw; 250 bus HOUSEHOLD GOODS: Chrome dinette set; washing machine; and other articles too nu All heifers Calfhood vaccinated 2 Holstein heifers, first calf last November Holstein heifer, first calf in January Jersey heifer, first calf last November Shorthorn heifer, first calf last November Shorthorn heifer, first calf in February 4 Holstein steers, 5 yearling heifers, 9 calves AAiisceSleiBieoy 32-ft. elevator and speed jack Hydraulic wagon jack Ezee Flow fertilizer spreader Massey Harris corn binder J. D. 10-in. hammer mill 50-ft. endless belt Thieman buzz saw, tractor mounted 300-gallon fuel tank on stand Electric brooder Vi-in. electric drill 8x16 self feeder for cattle Tap and die set Feed bunk Some cribbing Iowa electric cream separator Several -in. silo hoops Miscellaneous items. Sterling 2-Unit Milking Machine; DeLaval gallon Water Heater, 2 years old; DeLaval Ten 10-gallon Milk Cans. fa; 600 bales second cutting Alfalfa; 80 bales hels of oats. foam rubber cushions, nearly new; M. W. mcrous to mention. TERMS: CASH filFlEi Rex Young & Ellis Lacy, Auctioneers L3 Owner American Exchange Bank, Clerk