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t t -4 4 f THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Hbmemakers Summarize Spring Work in Report From Nehawka NEHAWKA (Special) Springs- events of the Nehawka Future Homemakers of America were summariezd here. Late in April, the Nehawka chapter of the F. H. A. held a mother-daughter tea at the homemaking rooms. The rooms were decorated with bouquets and baskets of spring flowers, making a pretty setting for the occasion. The installation ceremony was carried out for 1955-1956. New officers are Kay Ward, presi dent; Sharon Ehlers, vice president; Marlene Meyer, treasurer; Amy Jane Warlick, secretary; Chsrltne Mayfield, historian; Daiicne Murdoch, parliamentarian: Caroline Mil ler, recreation chairman; Mar ilyn Whipple, deeree chairman Sharon Kay Dodson, news reporter and Evelyn Thorne, song leader. Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Mayfield, Mrs. Ehlers and Mrs. Dietl were installed as chapter mothers. Mr. Ward was chosen chapter - father for 1955-1956. At this same meeting the de gree ceremony was used in granting the degrees that were earned by the girls this year. Junior homemaker degrees were awarded to Sharon Kay Dodson, Marlene Meyer, Jeanine Cooper. Each of these girls was present ed", a key. a symbol for their degree, Chapter homemaker degrees were awarded to Kay Ward. Darlene Murdoch, Mari lyn Whipple and Sharon Ehlers. The chanter presented each of these girls with a scroll, a sym bol of their degree. Next degree the homemakers work for is State Homemaker. These are awarded by the state twice a year at the state con vention in the spring and the officers workshop in June. Three girls working for this are Kay Ward, Darlene Murdoch and Marilyn Whipple. After a vocal duet by Sharon Ehlers and Charlene Mayfield the girls served a lunch. Schreiner's Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar . 50c 8-oz.Jar . $1.00 16-oz. Jar . $1.50 A Wonderful Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream How Much Are You Paying for a 3-oz. Jar? Schreiner Drug Effective Monday, May 23, 1955 6:20 A. M. and 7:10 A. M. Bus Schedules Will Be Cancelled Other Schedules Unchanged Effective Monday, May 23 Lv. Plattsmouth 8:20 A. M. 1 :00 P. M. Commutor Tickets 12 Rides $5.00 RIDE INSURED COTNER 318 1st Ave. STRETCH OUT IN STYLE LOOK how little it costs for c com fortable lean-back j:oach seat to; ST. LOUIS $10.49 KANSAS CITY 4.95 HOT SPRINGS 18.85 plus lax Additional Saving! on Round Trip Tickets to these end many other citiej. - On Friday, May 6, the F.H.A. girls met at the homemaking rooms to honor the outgoing seniors and welcome the fresh-( men of 1955. Kay' Ward gave-a short farewell talk for the sen iors and a welcome to the fresh men. In behalf of the entire chapter, Kay Ward presented each senior girl with a sterling silver thimble, engraved with F.H.A. Janet Cook, the president for 1955 was presented with a. tiny gavel which is the symbol that can be worn by a president of an F. H. A. chapter. The senior girls are Janet Cook, Suzy Switzer, Janice Swit zer, Jeanine Cooper, Judy Dod son and JoEllen Nixon. Incom ing freshmen girls present were Marilyn Pollard, Carol Stone, Sue Johnson, Gladys Nixon, Rosie Stoll and Mary Briley. The group went to Tuckers park for a picnic. Refreshment committee, Evelyn Thorne, Dar lene Murdoch, Twila Hicks, assisted by the chapter moth ers, Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Ehlers, Mrs. Thorne and Mrs. Dodson, pre pared and served a lovely picnic dinner. STYLE SHOW HELD On Tuesday, May 10 the homemaking girls held a style show at the auditorium. The stage was decorated with, bas kets of spring flowers. Freshmen girls modeled aprons ana sKirts tney naa made in their projects this year. Second year girls' modeled cot ton dresses they had made in class this spring. Evelyn Thorne modeled a skirt she had made for her home experience. Third year girls modeled dresses, skirts, blouses and shirts they made this year. Theme of the style show was carried out around the idea, "It's hard to be sixteen". .They described their garments with original verses narrated by Kay Ward and Marilyn Whipple. Three vocal numbers given were "Sweet Violets", 3rd year girls; "Alice Blue Gown" by 2nd year girls; "The Blue Skirt Waltz ', 3rd year girls. Miss Ward and Marilyn Whipple were accompanists. Kay Ward, Darlene Murdoch, Caroline Miller, Sharon Ehlers, Marlene Meyer and Mrs. Friedli plan to,atten$ the F. H. A. offi cers workshop at Crete June 5-7. Mr,s. HeneV Friedli, homemak ing instructor, plans to take graduate work at the University of Nebraska this summer. Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lebens Attorneys-at-Law Donat Bldg. Plattsmouth Lv. Omaha 11:30 A. M. 5:15 P. M. BUS LINES Dial 244 It's cheaper by far than driving your car! So, why not choose a soft and roomy reclining seat on Mo-Pac's ultra-modern EAGLE Coaches? Just relax and laze away the miles . . . arrive refreshed and rested. vkkii TAKE ALL THE FAMILY SAVFUP TO 50 1 UN i! TICKETS ROUTE OF THE EAGLES WATT mr.-j. " Phort 241 i 1 Elmwood Auxiliary Poppy Sale is 700 ELMWOOD (Special) Elm wood's American Legion Auxil iary sold1 700 poppies in their recent Poppy Day Sale. This was revealed here at a meeting of F.E.M. Unit No. 247 by the poppy chairman, at the G.A.R. Hall, in charge of Pres ident Mary Phillips. In other business, a get-well card was reported sent to Mrs. Relby Brinton and Mrs. Dorothy Jicha's membership was trans ferred from the Wahoo organ ization giving Elmwood a total membership of 55. Mrs. Phillips asked any mem bers who could to march with the Legion Post on Memorial Day, meeting at G. A. R. Hall, with others meeting at 'the north gate to march with the Auxiliary. Mrs. Ethel Strabel and Mrs. Guy Clements were hostesses at a lunch following the meeting. Gleaners Circle Elects Officers The Gleaners Circle of the Methodist Church met on Thursday, May ,19 at 8 o'clock in the church, with Mrs. Wm. G. Highfield as hostess. Chair man Mrs. John Schreiner pre sided over the meeting with 19 members and 2 guests present. Devotions were given by Mrs. Fred Fischer and this was fol lowed by the regular order of business. Mrs. Schreiner express ed her thanks to the members for the fine co-operation during ner term as cnairman. Election of officers followed with these results: Chairman, Mrs. Melvin McKinney; Vice Chairman, Mrs. Grant Roberts; Secretary, Mrs. Fred Fischer and Treasurer Mrs. Charles Chnsten sen. All other offices are ap pointive. Entertainment was under the direction of Mrs. J. A. Capwell who presented 2 of her pupils, Timmy Fischer and Arlin Kiel. Each of the boys played a piano selection an concluded with a piano duet. The lesson was given by Mrs. Donald Leesley and entitled The Companion of Jesus. Lunch was served by the hos tesses Mrs. Wm. G. Highfield, Mrs. Steve Garrison and Mrs. John Bishel. Enid T. Ahrens Recent Bride Miss Enid Theola Ahrens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ahrens was married to Mr. Leonard Holoubek , son of Mr. and Mrs. James. Holoubek, April 16, 1955 at. the St. John's Cath olic Church, Plattsmouth. Mrs. Holoubek is employed in Omaha and Mr. Holoubek is a foreman at the Allied Chemi cal & Dye Corporation. They are residing at 522 North 8th, awaiting the completion of their new home. Mary Ann Dingman Observes Sixth A wiener roast was held at Garfield park Saturday, May 21, in honor of the sixth birthday of Mary Ann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Perry Dingman. Twelve friends enjoyed the picnic and games. Prizes were awarded. Refreshments were served by her parents, assisted by Mrs. Stuart Sedlak, Omaha; Mrs. John Vallery and Mrs. Wayne Lewis. Mary Ann received many love ly gifts. FURNACES Installed by Martinson Sheet Metal 139 So. 6th Phone 718S TMfflf' SASIH1ESH UUK rMmiLI f LMrM s RESERVATIONS INFORMATION imiccniiDi PAriPir STATION Engaged : V J':jl i , Peggy Clare Sand: Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Sar.d of Ne hawka announce the engage ment of their daughter, Peggy Clare, to Ernest Nabity, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Nabity of Chapman, Neb. Both are stu dents at the University of Ne braska. Miss Sand attended Mt. St. Scholastica college at Atchi son, Kan., two years and taught at district 26 north of Nehaw ka last year. The date has been set for August 20, the anniver sary of Miss Sand's parents. North Liberty Club Selects Committees North Liberty club met Wed nesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Clifton Garrison with Mrs. Gail Hoback and Mrs. John Klein as hostesses. There were 11 members pres ent. The President Mrs. Otto Eh lers presided at the business meeting. Committees were chosen for the annual club tour and pic nic. After which Mrs. Robert Grunwald and Mrs. Clifton Gar rison gave the lesson "Under standing Your Teenager." Delicious refreshments served, by the hostesses.-,. were: Christian Church Wo men to O rgani ze ' Women of the First Christian Church, 8th Street and Avenue C will entertain Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the church parlors. - Mrs. Dillehoy, state executive of the Christian Women's Fel lowship, will be present to help organize the group in affiliating with the state organization. It is important that all the women members of the church be in attendance, it was announced. All women, at large, are invited to the fellowship. Mrs. Harold Alkire Hostess Thursday Dorcas Circle The Dorcas Circle met Thurs day ,May 19, at the home of Mrs. Harold Alkire. Mrs. Muncie, chairman, pre-r sided at the business session with a good attendance of the membership present. Discussion of the years activ ities, and the annual financial report was given by Mrs. Will iam Heinrich. An announcement was made of the basket dinner to honor new members to be held after church services, Sunday May 22. The members presented Mrs. Muncie with a lovely gift in ap preciation for her work carried out during the year. i Mrs. J. Howard Davis present ed an interesting lesson, taken I from the book "The Master ! Calleth for Thee." Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Sawin, Mrs. Hoover, and Mrs. Alkire. Teachers Have Early Breakfast Mrs. Bill Shields, assisted by j Mrs. Bill Holland, and Miss Patty Settell entertained at an early breakfast Thursday morn ing at the Shields home. Guests were Miss Marilyn Lutz, Miss Helen Nieddenrip, Miss Nancy Barrah,, Miss Rose Prohaska, Miss Betty Parriott, Miss Nelva Gillham, Mrs. Nancy Tritsch and Miss Marian Urbach Ronquillo-Sand Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Rosalio Ronquil lo of 5555 So. Mission Road, Tuc son, Arizona, announce the en gagement of their daughter, Maria Dolores, to Robert Sand son of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Sand of Nehawka. Both are students at Kansas State college, Man hattan, Kan. Miss Ronquillo attended the University of Ari zona and has a masters degree in animal husbandry. She is a special student at Manhattan. Mr. Sand has his A. B. degree from the University of Nebras- j ka and has completed his first i year in veterinary school at I Manhattan. He served in the'j f -i t i army ior iwo years ana was ; stationed in Germany for nine months. They have selected J September 3 for their wedding -date and the place is Tucson, I A ti rf Union Legion Aux. To Serve Alumni UNION The American Le gion Auxiliary will serve the Union Alumni banquet here Saturday, May 28, it was report ed at a meeting of the unit last week. Kitchen committee will be Mrs. Ted Brannon, Mrs. Harry Gobelman, and Mrs. Wayne Ackley. Mrs. Frank Hobscheidt will be in charge of the dining room. In other action, the unit heard reports on county govern ment day; the poppy poster contest; the high school party, the county convention and poppy day. . Voted was $5 for the Crusade for Freedom; $10 to the cancer fund; $2.50 for the gold star project and to pay the past president's dues. Mrs. Charles Attebery, who presided, read the legislation bulletin article "The Kids Want U.M.T." Mrs. Kenneth Hoback talked on gold star. The unit sent memberships greetings to Mrs. Ahnira Bob bits, department president. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Ted McClane, Mrs. John Ervin, Mrs. A. W. Craw ford and Mrs. Andy Garfield. Suzanne Solomon Honored On Birthday The summer cotttage on river view, of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Sol omon, was the scene of a weiner roast, Saturday, May 12, when twelve friends arrived to honor the sixth birthday anniversary of Suzanne, daughter of the Sol omons. Games were piayed, during the afternoon, and refreshments served. Suzanne was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Ther are more than 20 types of heart disease but the Nebraska Heart Association says 90 per j cent of all cases are caused by rheumatic fever, hardening of arteries and high blood pressure. O FLUSH WITH WALL DESIGN O AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL O NO-DRAFT VENTILATION Call us for a FREE survey, of your home LbuU f j j 133 c d j i 133 JOUlh DTQ 1 R SI Mrs. Grace Plybon Phone 4-2247 Mrs. Bertha Fitch and Ahlene moved Friday into the new apartment they have had com pleted just west of the one in which they had been living. Elmwood Grade Program Themusical program present ed by the grade pupils on Fri day evening May 13, was much enjoyed. Mrs. Godbey music in structor had charga of the whole program. She was assisted by some of the teachers and a few high school girls. Accompanists were Mrs. Godbey, Mardelle Mil ler and Marilyn Mendenhall. Elmwood Rev. Luther Godbey was a Plattsmouth visitor on Thurs day. Word has been received of the death of Ed Clark at his home in Montana. He is a former Elm wood resident. The Kunz reunion will be held Monday, May 30, Memorial Day, at the Orville Lenz home south of Elmwood. Bluebird Extension Club meet ing will be held with Mrs. Nettie Mendenhall on Tuesday, May 24. Mrs. Davis of Manley visited in the home of her daughter Mrs. Krecklow and attended the school programs this week. Rev. and Mrs. Stevens rnd daughters Lucile and Barbara attended the commencement program on Wednesday evening. Their grandson son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Vogt was in the eighth grade class. Elmwood Bible School Vacation Bible School will be gin on Monday May 23 with Rev. Kampman as superintendent. There will be classes for children from the age of four up, includ ing those who were in the eighth grade this year. Miss Joan Hagemaister will spend a large part of her vaca tion in employment at Estes Park Colorado. Wm. Mickelson will go to his home in Red Wing, Minn. Mother's Day guests of Mr. and Mrs. Summer and Nancy Quellhurst were Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Quellhorst, Erica, and Frances of Fort Leavenworth, Kans. On last weekend the group from here, including Mr. COOLS O DEHUMID2FIES FILTERS dusf, dirt, 5-YEAR WRITTEN PROTECTION PLAN Your John gW (g.B3 and Mrs. Eldo Patton and farn-j ily, went to the home of the Quellhorst in Kansas. Mrs. Martha Hoover spent Thursday evening at the home of her sister Mrs. Joe Gustin near Murdock. Mr. and Mrs. Gustin and the guest enjoyed the interesting programs on TV that night. Elmwood School Picnic School closed on Friday with an all school, picnic, on the grounds. It wras sponsored by the P. T. A. and the parents. A large crowd was present, and ice cream, and drinks were given free. Elmw-ood Silver Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Herman Engel kiner will observe their silver wedding anniversary, Sunday, May 29, with open house at the Christian Church in Elmwood from 2 to 5 p.m. No gifts are ex pected. Elmwood Senior Fellowship Senior Fellowship Group of the Elmwood M. E. Church held their regular meeting May 8 in the Fellowship room. After a covered dish supper, a business meeting was held. Officers for the coming year are president, Mrs. L. D. Godbey; vice-president, Eldon Menden hall; Secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Joy Miller. Program com mittee: chairman, Mrs. Dwain Neilsen, Mr. Charles Marshall, Mrs. Ted Hall. It was decided not to have any more meetings until September. WILLING BLUBIRDS Willing Friendship Bluebirds met Thursday at the home of their leader Mrs. Galen Leach with nine members present. . They visited the fire house, and Mr. Wiysel treated the group with a ride on the fire truck. Refreshments of ice cream was served. REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5 Percent Interest. Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. 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