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fHE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO v Thursday, March 17, 1955 Elmwood Legion Auxiliary Holds Clements Memorial . Elmwood American Legion Auxiliary, F. E. M. Unit No. 247, held its regular meeting March 10 with Mary Phillips president presiding. ' Ten' members were present and" 3 visitors, Mrs. Mary Gobelman,, Union, Mrs. Violet Attebury, Union; and Mrs. Boyd Clements. - . - Memorial services were- held for Mrs. Emma Clements. Clar ence Kxasl sang " Beyond the Sunset" accompanied by Daisy Mocie. Mrs. Mary Phillips, Mrs. E.hel Steab and Mrs. Susie Cook assisted. .'Courtesy Committee reported having sent sympathy cards to Orley Clements and family; Mrs. Gladys Preston, Get well cards to Mrs. Lela Buell, Dorothy Old field, Hulda Oehlerhing and a baby congratulations card and .sjver dollar to Mrs. Eldon Oeh lcrking and baby. Mrs. Ethel Strabel Rehabilita tion Chairman, reports rug strips ajad usedd clothing are needed. . April 13 is County Gov't Day at Plattsmouth. "April 14 is Pan American Day. . April 29 is the date set for the County Convention to be held here in Elmwood. . At close of", meeting a lunch was served by Mrs,: Mary Phillips and Mrs. Vivian; Turner. Mr. and Mrs. Skyle Miller, Louis Hollenbeck, and Mr. and Mrs. ptto Stege of Elmwood were here' Tuesday on,..business. -Journal Want Ads Pay Let Us Put Your Watch on the Go! All Work Guaranteed : ;Grove Jewelry C601 Main Dial 228 J- Case Hats t-t i : : 'vyS . I : ; if I 5 ft v. 19 - t . til i If i I " w;v-7 r""-"'r,J i- .";' -.-Alt; ij- J will wear her hat: !. ' : Cage Hats Betty Rose Coats Nelly Don Dresses 1 . You'll Find Them All at 1 - -D35TINCTIVE APPAREL sMrr-" f SSSEKS22 WOMEN Beverly Brown Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Herbert S. Brown announce the engagement and forth coming marriage of their daughter Beverly to William F. Gottsch, nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Means of Plattsmouth. Both were graduates in the class of 1950 at Plattsmouth v-ih school. i i. ft ' . i - - 4 . -tffislJiti ,,4, Beverly Brown Bsverly graduated in 1953 school of Nursing. from Bishop Clarkson hospital Bill completed four years in the Air Force last fall, and is now in Milwaukee, Wisconsin studying towards a degree in engineering. ',-"-: Wedding date has been set for June 26. Mrs. Velma Kuhns Hostess Riverview Club Meeting . ' The home of- Mrs.; Velma Kuhns was the scene of the Riverview club meeting Thurs day afternoon. Roll call was answered with a helpful hint by fifteen mem bers present. Song books will bs presented for all ladies of the club. St. Patrick quk program was presented by Mrs. Lea- Cundall. Hostess, Mrs. Kuhh . assisted by Mrs. Rose Hull served cake, coffee and nuts. April meeting will be held with Mrs. Clara Meisinger and Mrs. Nellie Sack. - : " -Journal Want ; Ads Pay a r 3 i llV iiiiitj 'ialt VJ 1 $10.95 -it?" 4 $5.95 Value . . to enhance your beauty - wear a "HAT" ... a hat can do much to enhance your costume and flatter your face and for this . . . the woman who knows the importance of elegance will wear her hat! . Betty Rose Coats Nelly Don Dresses You'll Find Them All at V" -vT- 7 -- : , , Girl Scout Service , Held at Nehawkc. NEHAWKA (Special) The investiture service of the Girl Scouts and Brownies, which had to be postponed twice on account of the weather and illness, was held at the Methodist church Friday afternoon after school. . A candle light service was held by the leaders, Mrs. Elmer Stoll and Mrs. .Jack Lindsey. The program opened with the girls marching in when : Mrs. John Chandler played "Onward Christian soldiers . uneryi weiK , led the flag salute. All sang "God Bless America" accompanied by Bonnie Lacy. The Brownies said .; Uicir picue, iuu uy hjcii icciu er, Mrs. Lindsey. Six new Brownies joined, Nancy Switzer, Linda Waller, Darlene Eaton, Donna Wiles, Beverly Balfour and Linda Wil son. ' First-year pendants were aw arded to six membefs; second year pendants to three; and a third-year pendant to one mem ber. There were three fly ups, Barbara Chandler, Nancy Eh lers and Linda Engelkemier. Marilyn Pollard explained the Scout sash; Rosie Stoll, the Scout uniform; and Mrs. Stoll showed several attractive scrap books made by the members. Mrs. Stoll distributed the fol lowing badges: Rosie Stoll, bas ket; Marilyn Pollard, basket; Bonnie Lacy, basket, child care, housekeeper, farmer, homemak er and dabbler; Gladys Nixon, basket; Cheryl Weik, basket, bird; Linda . Kearney, basket. The program closed with the friendship circle and prayer. Mrs. Sand spoke briefly to the girls on the "Litterbug Cam paign" and asked them to co operate with the Women's club to keep streets and highways clean. She distributed stickers tor their cars for this project. ; Refreshments were served by the mothers from a very attrac tive table. Three national health organi zations have appealed for a $5, 000;000 Federal appropriation to help the states fight an "alarm ing" increase in venereal disease rates. new note on the Brief coats are an important part of the 1955 spring song . .L. tuning in on the season in wonderful new pastels and plaids delightfully soft fabrics. Come see them at the Toggery. to $45.00 SLACKS Suitable for Bowling; Sizes 10 to 20 $349 ; Assorted Colors Attractive Styling Mrs. Kay Wall Mew President,! Election of officers marked the meeting of ; the Plattsmouth Junior Worn ens Club, Monday, night at the Lions Building' on Main" Street. . " : ; 7 Roll call was answered with 43 members present. Meeting opened by the president, Mrs. Marge Amato, with pledge of al legiance to the flag, repeated in unison, followed by a prayer.. Reports of committees were heard Mrs. Faye Ruback gave a report on the comic book Crif sade, Mrs. Amato and Mrs. MaryL Carper gave' a report on the swimming pool due to the ' ab sence of Mrs. Rose Mary Wasson, chairman of the project. Mrs. Pat Stander and Mrs. Faye Ru- back gavs an interesting report of the convention held in Omaha in February. f - Mrs. Elizabeth Linder an nouncsd plans were completed for the card party to be held March 17. ' . . Junior Womens Club will par ticipate in the Red Cross drive to be heldthis month. The pres ident to announces plans later. . Announcement v was made ofl the state Convention to be held in Lincoln April1 20-21-22. ,-,-v Delegates elected to attend were Mrs. Marge Amato and Mrs. Kay Wall, Mrs. Dee Nielsen and Mrs. Vera.Warga alternates. Mrs. Joan Smith of the Ways Response Is Good On Polio Vaccine Requests to Date RequesV forms, literature and information has gone out to var ious schools and parents in Cass county on planned vaccinations for, polio. The first report in showed the reaction favorable to the program. If the Salk vaccine, which was tried experimentally on children in various parts of the nation last year, is licensed as a goo&j immiini7atinn"Jacrpnt. nrnHohlTf 1 ... , X" vxf. eany in Aprn, ine vaccine will pe, offered to the 700 first and sec-; end grade children in Cass coun ty in a program set up through the county health board. L. A. Behrends, . county - super-j intendent of."scho'6'ls' and' secr-f tary of the county.health boards said today that' one school" has reported back on requests -sent to parents. Greenwood reported 22 requests for the vaccinations have been received from parents of first and second graders in that school.' The enrollment in those two grades at Greenwood is 22. Various points have been set up to carry on the vaccinations in the county, usually in the towns, provided the serum is li censed. . ' 4-H Meets at Wehrbein Home On March 14th, the Tractor Savers 4-H club members held a meeting at the home "of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wehrbein. Members filled in work books; then journeyed to the Wehrbein modern dairy barn for an in spection. - . A demonstration on why gras sy hillsides save the." soil was given by Dan Wehrbein and Ed die Bierl. The next meeting will be April 11th at the home of Albert ,Wet enkamp. Refreshments were served the group. David Waterman, New-3 reporter. " ' CALENDAR Thursday, March 17 The Gleaners Circle of the Methodist church will meep Thursday, March 17, at 8 p.m. ? Thursday, March 17 Plattsmouth lodge Fellow Craft, Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Eagles Auxiliary will meet Thursday, March 17, 8 p. m., for their meeting. Nomination of officers. Thursday, March 17 . Dorcas Circle will meet with Mrs. E. A. Ernst Thursday, March 17, 2 p. m. Anyone de- siring a ride, be at church at 2:45. Thursday, March 17 Naomi Circle of the Methodist church will meet with Mrs. C. C. Cotner, Thursday, March 17, at 2 p.m. Bicycle Club reorganizing Thursday March 17, 7 p.m. Con tact Margaret England. Friday," March 18 Square and round dance Club will meet Friday March 18, 8:30 p.m. at 322 Main. Chapter F. PEO will meet with Mrs. John Schreinsr Friday March 18. 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 21 Plattsmouth garden Club will meet with Mrs. Emma Egenberg er Monday March 21, at 1:30 p.m. for a dessert luncheon anrl meeting. Bud of Promise Rebekah Lodge will me-et on Mondav March 21, 8 p.m. at the IOOF hall. Is Elected junior Women and Means Committee announc ed plans for a bake sale and coffee to be sponsored in May. . Mrs. Dee Nielsen, chairman of the nominating committee, pre sented her report. - In the election of officers Mrs, Kay Wall was elected president; Miss Harriet Qoos Vice Presi dent ; Mrs. Louise McNulty re cording secretary; Mrs. Vera Warga, Corresponding secretary Mrs Betty Claus Treasurer. Mrs. Amato expressed her thanks to all who assisted in the Smorgasbord, sponsored by the Juniors for benefit of March of Dimes. ' Meeting adjourned with re- peating Junior pledge. , Mrs. Betty Claus program chairman, presented George Kailey, of Omaha, Counselor of Child and family service. His topic was "Family relations" This diversion of the program attracted the attention of the group in personal concern and advantages of a Counselor. . 'Hostesses Mrs. Faye Ruback, Mrs. Bonnie .Robinson, Mrs Fritzie Nelson, Mrs. Irene Rhy- lander, Mrs. Rosali Clary, Mrs. Eunice Tiekotter and Mrs. Marie Richards , served roll cake and coffee in the St. Patrick mo- .tif-, Four Mile.Club Meets at Nol tings The Four-Mile club met March 8 with Mrs. Ella Nolting as fourteen members answered roll call. " - ' . Meeting . was opened with singing ' in unison two songs, ;'Billy Boy" '.'Believe Me if all those Endearing Young charms" led by., the song leader Mrs. Wayne Meisinger. Reading in Unison "Club collect". Secreta ry's report and usual - business meeting followed. Lesson, on "Repair of Electric Cords" and Electric" cords, their selection and care, was present closed the meeting. Refresh ed by Mrs. Wayne Meisinger and Mrs. Leonard Born. Lesson ; on h"Ker-Choo" and some interest ing facts . were given on colds. Rand whattodo about ' colds. If 'you get one and . how to avoid catching - cold, by Mrs. Earl Becker. Mrs. Phillip Kehne, Mrs. Frank Bierl and Mrs. Henry Nolting .gave some real interesting - re ports oh: current events. This "closed " the meeting. Refresh ments were served by the hos tesses Mrs. Ella Nolting, Mrs. Leonard Born, and Mrs. Sterling Ingwerson. v A visitor Mrs. George Kaffen berger. . ' Democrats, controlling Con gress, are seen as beating the Administration to the punch and offering just a little more on issues such as taxes, highways and schools. The HOftlhi Airomweir Contest Winner - MRS. CLEM WOST We want to take this op7rtunity to thank all the people In this community, for making our move to i .-fsmouth, 10 years ago, a-happy and successful one. No doubt, this would be a good time to have a big anniversary sale but we feel differently about it. What we would like to do at this time, is to just have you come into our store; let us greet all of you who have mads " s our business relations in Plattsmouth so pleasant, the past ten. years. We deeply appreciate your patronage, and invite you to come in Monday sign the register for 10 free gift awards, and let us give you the individual gift we have for you. We would like to thank the Plattsmouth Journal Staff and Vern Wate rman, Advertising Mgr., for so successfully handling this campaign for us. After all it was kept on the Q. T. for one year, and yet published in the paper. Flower Club Votes Donations Social worker's fiower club held their March meeting at the hme af "Mrs. Carl Nickles with Mrs. Emment Rice and Mrs. George Mumm as co-hostesses. A short business meeting was held with 19 members respond ing to roll call. Three new mem bers joined the club: Mrs. Har old Peterson, Jr., Mrs. Francis Kellison and Mrs. Myron Rice. There were two visitors. Mrs. Gloria Nickles and Mrs. Fair child. It was voted to send $5 to the heart fund and $5 to the Red Cross. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. The Arjril meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Art Mohr with Mrs. James Lepert and Mrs. Schaffer as co-hostesses. Civil Defense Program Woman's Club Meeting Plattsmouth Womans Club who held theuvneeting on March 7, at the home of Mrs. John Car mack were entertained by a Civ il Defense program under the direction of Mrs. L. B. Dalton, she gave a detailed and complete report on preparations and warnings concerning our status in Civil Defense. Broiler Meal Lesson Oakleaf Extension Club Meeting Demonstration on broiler meals was the high light of the Oakleaf Extension Club, meeting held Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Blanche Rhoden. Mrs. Lee Eastridge was elected to fill vacancy of presidents of fice until return of Mrs. Ham ilton from California. Meeting was conducted by Mrs. Earl Pay ton, Secretary. , Roll call was answered by nine members present. Club collect, and Club creed repeated in uni son. . : Demonstration . was given by Mrs. Harold Hamilton and Mrs. Ralph Pavton on broiler meals. An invitation was extended the group to attend Home Ec day m Lincoln on March 25. Next meeting will be lesson on Electrical Appliances. Meeting adjourned. Hostess served broiled sandwiches and coffee. 1 Henry-Smalley Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Marion Henry announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mary Ann to Fay I JCSmalley, son of-Mr. O. F. amauey. - Miss Henry and Mr.' Smalley attended school in Plattsmouth and are now employed .in Oma ha. The wedding will be an event of March 26. MRS. FRED VINCENT ENTERTAINS CLUB Mrs. Fred Vincent entertain ed the Stitch and Chatter club Wednesday evening at her home on South first street. Short business session held. Meeting adjourned. Social hour followed, games played, prizes awarded to Mrs. Elva Aylor, Mrs. Helen Lanum and Mrs. Hulda Johanns. Hostess served fruit salad, cake and coffee in St. Patrick motif. FU1 ru run n Af SeshreDoneir Patterns, Materials 4- H Lesson The Merry Maidens held their last meeting at the home of Karen Jacobs on March 7, 1855, with 7 members present. Roll call was answered by tell ing the color and kind of ma terial that they had purchased for their "Simple Tailpred" proj ects? The girls discussed the con struction of their suits, also, the beginning of- their record books. The girls showed each other their patterns and materials for lining. At the close of the meeting, delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Jacobs and Kar en. The next meeting will be held at the home of JoAnn Livingston on March 28, 1955. Shirley Hild, News Reporter Job's Daughters Note St. Pat's A St Patrick's party was held by Bethel No. 24 of the Interna tional Order of Jobs Daughters at the dining room of the Ma sonic Temple in Plattsmouth Wednesday, March 16. The evening was spent playing games and dancing. At an ap propriate hour, lunch was sarved. Thirty teen-agers were pres ent. Sponsors present were Mrs. Ben Speck, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wiles and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lancaster. P. T. A. Fun Night Listed at Elmwoo d EIMWOOD (Special) Fun Night will be held by the Elm wood P. T. A. here on March 21, it has been announced. " This program will be held in stead of one perviously announc ed. A former member of the Fed eral Bureau of Investigation is listed for the April meeting. 1 1 :s I W f I ' : 2 JOHN &-VIC SCHftEl and Families Girl . Mr. and Mrs. Kerb Baumgart are the parents of a daughter weight . seven pounds, born March 14, 1955 at the Methodist hospital in Omaha. Grandpar ents are Mrs. c. J. Baumgart, and Mr, and Mrs. Walter Heil. Girl Brenda Sue, 7 lbs. 5 ozs. at St. Joseph hospital, Omaha March 12, 1955; to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Woods. . j Son V v 'i SSgt. and Mrs. Gordon Le-' roy are the parents of a son: Paul Thomas, weight eight pounds, born March 7, 1955 at Biloxi, Miss. Mrs. Leroy is the . former Anna Frances Schubech. Grandmother is Mrs. Anna Scu bech of this city. Son " Mr. and Mrs. Darold Hobbs are the parents of a son Billy Le land, weight five pounds and thirteen ounces, born March 14, 1955 at St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. Grandparents are Mrs. Frank Stizman and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Hobbs. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. -Jim Mather are the parents of a daughter Ju dith Rae, born March 12 at St, Joesph's hospital in Omaha. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Mather of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Ed Freeman of Weep ing Water. Son . ":.----: " ;..".- Mr. and Mrs. Howard Mrasek ' welcome the arrival of Steven Patrick, wrho arrived March 16, 1955 to make his' home with his' new parents. ; The United States : has an nounced it was taking the-lead in arranging for tariff conces sions for Japan that would en able her to build up export mar kets in the free world. Spring's most glittering cos tume compliment- a ers are found at!? our jewelry couni4 .'that wonderful 4 lil . !' J world of spark- ji ling Easter il delights, j 75c up GROVE JEWELRY II