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" ' . .. . . ' ' v ' . . , t- , ,, - . , I ...... . i ........... . '. 1 , , ,....,. I ..... , ..',.-...--......., ,'-,, J J , . w I I 1 o "7T" f B S t The I own Mr. 'and Mrs. Ivan Balfour were dinner guests Sunday, May 1, at the home of Mr. and Mrs Charles Ferguson at Nebraska City in observance of the birth day of Mr. Ferguson. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leesley were in Kansas City, Mo., the first part of last week. Air. Earl Leesley, father of Donald Lees ley, accompanied them home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morawetz of Boulder Juntcion, Wic, have been here visiting his mother, Mrs. Morawetz, and aunt, Miss Julia Svoboda. Mrs. Morawetz r.ccompanied her son home. A3C Danny Covert who has been here for the past three weeks visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Covert, left Wednesday for Travis Air Force Base, near San Francisco, Calif. where he is stationed. Lester Dill of Murray was a caller at the Journal, Saturday and reports his mother, Mrs. Emma Jane Dill, is now home with him after being confined with a broken hip. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Thomas j of Oreapolis were hosts Thurs day to a fish fry. -Quests were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dooley, Mr. j Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Eckstrom and children of Palmer, Neb.,! and Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Dooley. AA Jim Favors of Olathe, Kansas was a weekend guest of his parents Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Favors. Maybces Visit Here With LcRoy Coverts TSgt. and Mrs. Edward May bee, of Hill Air Force Base, Utah, have been guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Covert. Sgt. Maybee is a brother of Mrs. Covert, and the Maybees are former residents of Platts mouth. He has served in World War l World War 2, and Korean, and Army of occupation. He was recently honored as outstanding non-commissioned officer of the year, received a citation and a 3-day vacation. Editor and Mrs. Bill Murdock and Susie, were weekend guests of relatives in Kirksville, Mis Mrs. L. C. Todd Phone 2441 The young people of the Union schools have been enjoying a round of activities the past week. On Monday, a skating party; on Tuesday a picnic, Weekend truest of his parents ! and on Wednesday tney attend- Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider was Ron Schneider, student at the University of Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Peterson of Omaha were here for Moth er's day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vallery. Mrs. Fred Davenport assisted as hostess for the Miscellaneous shower held recently honoring Nelva Rae Gillham, whose mar riage to Wynne Babbitt wil be a June event. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gorton and children soent "Mothers Day' with Mrs. E. A. Lundin in i coin was a weekend guest of her umana, Mrs. Lundin is the ! parents Mr. a nd Mrs. L. A. Cald mother of Mr. Gorton. well. ! weekend guests of Mr. and ed the show. "Julius at Nebraska City. Union Caesar' Mrs. Clarence Akeson were Mr. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Monday, May 9, 1955 PAGE THREE 50 Years Service Recognized Mr. and Mrs. Burr Davis and daughter Sandra of Wayne, were j and Mrs. Everett Strough of j Sunday visitors at the home of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ake son and Mr. and Mrs. Don Ake son and children of Lincoln, Leonard Weiland of Omaha. Mr. andd Mrs. Frank Strough were also guests. ass Wheatre riattsmouth Last Times Mon. Cr Tues.. May 9 & 10 Martin and Lewis in "3 RING CIRCUS" Its funnier than a convention of clowns! The Big Top show of the year! Also Corned v Cartoon z News Night Shows 7:00 & 9:15 Wed. Cr Thurs., May 11 & 12 Rock Hudson. Barbara Rush and Jeff Morrow in "CAPTAIN LICHTFOOT" The brilliant young stars of "Magnificent Obsession" bring to the screen all the passion and drama of W. R. Burnett's great bcst-selier! All in glorious Tech nicolor! Also Comedy and Cartoon Night Shows 7:00 & 9:15 BIRTHS ? 11 Mr. and Mrs. John Vallery. Louis Keil returned Sunday from Kansas City Kansas, where he visited his son Carl Keil who is in Provident hospit al in Kansas City Kansas, un der observation and treatment. Dr. G. H. Gilmore who spent the winter in Santa Monica, California, has returned to his home in Murray. His son Dr. John Gilmore accompanied him home. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller of Louisville, are the parents of a daughter born Wednesday May 4, 1955 at St. Marys hospital in Nebraska City, Nebr. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Miller, and Mrs. and Mrs. A. C. Hinkle. J. Howard Davis S LAWYER Phone 264 K506 Main St. Plattsmouth pQcrap? frill! 0m EC AT THE SAVINGS while we tell you how you can have more for your money VEDNESDAY is Double Green Stamp Day On Purchase of $1.00 or More at 522 Main 1 SI I J Fingd for Jewelry The Woman's Society of Chris tian Service met with Mrs. Otto Ehlers in her country home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Robt. janice uaiawen siuaent at ine first part of the afternoon sales- uinvciaity ui icuiaaiva xn 11-, men demonstrated an automat ic washer, drier and ironer. A short business period was con ducted by the president. Mrs. Kathryn Harrah. Two weeks be fore the ladies had been in structed "to wear all the jewelry they had," at this meeting last Thursday. Much to their sur prise they were fined for every piece they wore and even had to pay a fine of 2 cents for every button on their dresses. This really' helped to "swell" the W. S. C. S. treasury. There were 22 members in attendance. Mrs. Betty Harrah and Mrs Elsie Porter were invited guests. "Hos tesses served delicious, cooling refreshments at the close of the meeting. Union Banquet at Omaha The Junior-Senior banquet of the Union schools wTas held at the Blackstone Hotel in Omaha last Friday evening. A three course dinner was served. The juniors wore red carnations and the seniors wore white carna tions. Speakers were Supt. Wm. Ellis Metzger, Nola Keene, Dale Draper and Norman Eeccard. Mrs. Metzger and Miss Carol Lee Disney were invited guests. The young folks enjoyed a show and dance later. L'nion Music Wqek Noted The Union Women's club ob served "Music Week" on last Tuesday afternoon at the Meth odist church. Eacn member had invited three guests. There were one-hundred ladies m attend ance. Mrs. Howard Snodgrass, president of the club, welcomed the guests. The "Collect" was read in unison, followed by the Allegiance to the Flag. As the roll was called, each club mem ber was asked to stand and pre sent the guests that she had brought to the meeting. Mrs. Snodgrass introduced her daughter, Mrs. Ermond Moore of Darlington, Maryland, who is visitinpr her parents and oth er relatives, Mrs. Kathryn Har rah, club secretary, gave a re port of work done by the Club during: the last year. Mrs. Vern i Lewis, district chairman gave a splendid talk on the goals she desired to be reached in the coming year. Mrs. L. B. Mougey, music chairman,, presented "The Mathers Singers" of Nebraska City. There were twelve ladies with Mrs. Wayne Schulz as their director. Union Bible School Vacation Bible school will start at the Methodist church on Monday morning at 9 o'clock. May 23rd. The school will be held two weeks, closing June 3rd. The following Sunday evening a pro gram will be given. - Union Mrs. Olive Morris ,of Murray played two selections on the organ. Mrs. George Mechling, district secretary; Mrs. R. E. Peterman, chairman of Child Welfare and Mrs. Frans, past district vice president, of Aub urn all gave short talks. Mrs. Loren Todd of Murray delegate to the Woman's club State convention in Lincoln re cently gave a report of the con vention. Mrs. Schulz then led the ladies in singing. The guests were then invited to the basement of the church, where they were served refresh ments from a lace covered table, decorated with a dainty white "Bar of Music" surrounded with garden flowers and a garden scene of daintily dressed dolls with garden hats, all holding hymn books. Mrs. Snodgrass poured coffee and Mrs. Richard Moughy served the first punch. The serving committee were Mrs. Eugene Roddy, Mrs. Ollie Attebery, Mrs. Richard Moughy, and Mrs. Carl Cross. Union Commencement Commencement exercises will be held on Wednesday evening, May 11th, at 8 o'clock, at the Bantist church. The speaker will be Dr. David H. Mickey, professor of history at Nebraska WTesleyan University pt Lincoln. The senior class has four bovs and two girls this year. There will be nine eighth graders to graduate. I ' ' V V- V pusf j 5 ... , : . f:- '. s - s it if 'f I v I i H fS M I t I : p r . - . .. ijH1 i, tyj.J - & , li ' ' i J .:-5 I . '1 lie . S ' a i? - - j I- " f I - . u ' t - I! ' t".' . - -i - i h . - r " '"it - . - i: -! If - - - " 1 Wr - Si 1 ly ; I . ...... . . ... n ,,mjyi IIM .j . 1 - " Fifty years of Sunday school teacher continuously brought this award to E. H. Wescott from Mrs. J. B. Cook last Sunday at the First Methodist church in Plattsmouth. Pressed for figures, Mr. Wescott said he thought his classes averaged about 20 per year but sometimes ranged as high as 50. This would make at least 1,000 Plattsmouth citizens who have learned from him. (Journal Photo). - Do All of Your Shopping at The Thrift Corner of Plattsmouth IT D D 0 HY KLAS REGULAR OR DRIP pn3 Pound 1 FRIDCIDETTE FRESH FROZEN OAK KEC WHOLE DILL pn i 7 id az. PKGS. TRU NOTE FREESTONE GRANULATED BEET No. 2i2 CAN 90th Birthday r , 'It' Zfl 4 -2 If I If J? i : I : i " irs ' ' - f i. k . I ? i .Z11 v ;jr, ' . ! " jfir--" fcBiwriii it. i a S -P.W) -y iKnW ond Army of Cuban pacification in 1907 and 1908 at the age of 15. He finished school in Chi cago and became a traveling accountant until 1917 when he entered World War I and was with Headquarters, 85th Division in France. He entered the em ploy of the Blackwell Wieldandy company in 1920 at St. Louis and was elected to the board of di rectors in 1936. He became vice resident in 1941. He was one of the founders of the national organization known as The Printing Industry o America. Dial 6117 DONT FORGET . . . nmmtm mm plan has moved to spacious new quarters at 530 MAIN STREET opposite SOENNICHSEN S in Plattsmouth COME IN TODAY . . . see our beautiful new home and let us help you with any money problem you may have. BORROW QUICKLY . . . for any purpose! Repay easily in monthly payments suited to your needs. Special plans for farmers and teachers. ATTEND P.O.E MEET 1 UNION Mr. and Mrs. Fey, Mrs Roseann Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nixon and Mrs. Bal four attended Eastern Star, Queen Esther Chapter No. 1, at Nebraska City, Nebr. Mrs. Bal four was in charge of the cake decorations. HEINZ HY KLAS SMOOTH (r CREAMY EC STCIHIUP i4 az. BQTL. Quart JAR HY KLAS VITAMIN D, KOMOCENIZED I 11 v4 i t"' S .,iiiiwr;i i . win iwiiii i ji in r;j 1 in n I, - .LL Mrs. William McGregor cele brated her 90th birthday Sun day, May 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ora Majors at 409 -Hillcrest, Plattsmouth. Guests for dinner on her birth day were Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Gilmour; Mr. and Mrs. William Gilmour; Mrs. Joseph G. Beard, Oklahoma City, Okla.; Floyd McGregor, Grand Island; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Majors; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Majors, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Majors, Jr., of Omaha, and three children, Mar cia, Michelle and Mark. Mrs. McGregor lived at Sargent, Neb., until moving to Plattsmouth in 1954, to live with her daughter. Former Plattsmouth Boy Hits Top Spot With Missouri Firm A former Plattsmouth boy has made good in a big way and sometimes comes back for a longing look at his old home place, says a present day friend. He is Clyde K. Murphy who this year was elected president of the Blackwell Wieldandy com pany of St. Louis. Mr. Murphy was born in Plattsmouth on May 28, 1892, and erew up here before going off to spend two years with the sec- FRESH Mb D k SLICED FRESH - THE BEST IN TOWN !'t LIV Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal CALENDAR MONDDAY, MAY 9 Plattsmouth Junior Women's banquet and installation of off icers will be held, at the Lion's Club on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. TUESDAY, MAY 10 Lepert-Wolever Post 2543 Vet erans of Foreign Wars will meet Tuesday, May 10, 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. hall. TUESDAY, MAY 10 The Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their meeting Tuesday May 10, 8 p.m. at the V.F.W. hall. TUESDAY, MAY 10 St. Marys Guild will meet Tuesday, May 10, in the under croft of St. Luke Episcopal church at 8 p. m. White Ribbon recruit W.C.T.U. regular meeting Tuesday, May 10, 2 p. m. at the Baptist church eruest meeting at 3 Thursday, May 12 Sun Bonnet Garden Club will meet Thursday, May 12, 2 p.m. with Mrs. Lee Eastridge. , FRIDAY, MAY 13 Junior American Legion Auxil iary will meet with Janice O' Donnell, Friday, May 13, 7:30 p.m. Are You Losing Your Home 11 Termites can be at work eating up your prop erty. DONT TAKE CHANCES. Call us for a free inspection . . . we will be glad to check your property at no obligation to you. BID. L 601 N 9th Dial 7142 2iL LBS. C LBS. ROSE BUSHES HUNDREDS OF BUSHES DOZENS OF COLORS THEY MUST MOVE CET YOURS NOW Per Bush FOR FRO-JOY FOR CRISP SWEET ireom GAL. PKB. LARGE BUNCHES HY KLAS ECCS COUNTRY FRESH c With Purchase of a Pound of Hy Klas Sliced o) o) Both Bacon and Eggs Only c - THE GIANT NEW - 0) D) Qn7 -A'aMA .r-'Ji.,, ' ' ' i't'i.ilwM i m nn . m. 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