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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, July 4, 1955 Cooper-Urwin Rites Held at Weeping Water M. E. Church Baskets of Yellow and white gladioli candlelabra and green ery decorated the Methodist church at Weeping Water, Ne braska on Sunday, June 26, 1955 for the eight o'clock wedding of Miss L u 1 a Jeanine Cooper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Cooper of Weeping Water and Mr. Norman Urwin, son of the late Mr. Robert Urwin and Mr. Sylvia Kohnke of Stella, Nebr. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Fred Gardner in a double ring ceremony in the presence of 200 relatives and friends. . Mrs. Harold Harmon was or ganist. Mrs. Clayton Cooper sang "Because" and "I Love You Tru ly." The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a ballerina length gown of nylon and lace. The fitted lace bodice was top ped with a lace shrug featur ing a tiny lace collar. The many tiered skirt was nylon net over taffetta. Her fingertip veil of imported French illusion was held by a majestic tiara of seed pearls. Necklace and earrings of rhinestones, gift of the groom completed her attire. She car ried a corsage of yellow and white carnation on a white Bible. Attendants of the bride were all classmates in the Senior Class at Nehawka High school. Their ballerina length gowns of three blue, yellow and pink featured off shoulder bodices with net over taffetta skirts. They car ried yellow and white bouquets of carnations. The candlelight ers had white corsages of carna tion. Miss Judy Dodson was maid of honor, Miss Jo Ellen Nixon and Susy Switzer were brides maids; Miss Janice Switzer and Miss Janet Cook were the candlelighters. Sandra and Mary Hall, nieces of the groom, flower girls, were dressed in Blue and yellow or gandy. Th ering bearer, Ricky ass '"Theatre Plattsmouth Sun., Mon., Tues., July 3 -4-5 ' Wm. Holden, Grace Kelly, Mickey Rooney and a big cast in "THE BRIDGES AT TOKO-RI" Michener wrote it! Life pub lished it! You will live it! The most important impassioned, human story of our, times! Now on the screen in glorious techni color! Also Popeye Cartoon and News Night Shows 7:00 & 9:15 Wed. Cr Thurs., July 6 & 7 Double Feature Show 2 - Big Hits on the Same Program - 2 Frank Sinatra, Sterling Hayden and Nancy Gates in "SUDDENLY" Tense action featured $i this great suspense-drama . . . the spine-tingling end comes with an unusual surprising twist! "CHALLENGE THE WILD" and Featuring George and Sheilah Graham and Zimmie the black tailed fawn . . . filmed in the wilds of Alaska! Night Shows 7:00 & 9:30 Celebrate the Fourth at MERRITT BEACH 4 Miles North of Plattsmouth on Highway 73 & 75 Nebraska's Finest Water Playground Swim in Pure, Constantly Changing Sand Filtered Water. Picnic Tables Fireplaces and Firewood Open 1 p. m. to 11 p. m. Daily Sunday and Holidays 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. SI:Hi;:hik::hi!W: a b xm;ni EBi;:w:i;:i:i;.w MY CHECKING ACCOUNT The customer who made this remark probably voiced the sentiments of many other customers who have enjoyed the important advantages that a checking account brings. It would indeed be difficult to go back to the old way of paying bills. We are glad to be the means of bringing to the people of this community the many benefits of a checking account.' j B P PLATTSMOUTH Member .b a a b d s ...a:'B Cooper, nephew of the bride, wore a brown suit white short, bow tie and with a white bou tennier as he carried the rings on a satin pillow. Tom Urwin, of Stella, served his brother as best man. Rolland and Clayton Cooper, brothers fo the bride, and Marvin Edmunds, classmate of the bride were ushers. The groom and his at tendants were attired in busi ness suits and wore white bou tenniers. Mrs. Clifford Cooper, mother of the bride wore a powdered blue lace dress and a corsage of white carnations. Mrs. Sylvia Kohnke, mother of the groom wore a light brown suit and a corsage of white car nations. Reception was held in the church parlors following the ceremony. The satin covered serving table was attractively arranged with a three tier wed ding cake with yellow and white tapers at each side. Assisting at the reception were, Mrs. Alvin Groesser, Mrs. Laurence Eidenmiller, Mrs. Vien cent Rehemeier, Mrs. Renos Anderson, and Mrs. Harold Do mingo, Mrs. Lenna Kime. Mrs. Clayton Cooper cut and served the cake; Mrs. Alvin Mc Reynolds was in charge of the guest book; Mrs. John Kohland poured the coffee; Mrs. Alma Berner and Mrs. Harold Dodson were in charge of the gifts; and Kay Ward and Ruth Bruns serv ed the bridal table. For traveling the bride chose a white linen dress of princess styling featuring a high waist line and scoop neckline trim med with red roses. The bride is a graduate of the Nehawka High School and is a member of the Rainbow for girls and Eastern Star lodge. The groom is a graduate from Stella high school and served 2 years in the army. He is now employed with Allied Chemical and Dye Corporation. After a wedding trip to Colo rado Mr. and Mrs. Urwin will be at home in their trailer at the Clifford Cooper home. BOY, 3, LIKES SNAKES Washington, D. C. Receiv ing an urgent radio message, "Investigate a snake in a house." Policeman Adam J. Ekes and his partner, Elton L. Sieh, found the culprit behind the screen door. It was a brown garter snake just about a foot long. Ekes put the snake in his patrol car and took it to his three-year-old son, who likes snakes as playmates. Wedding Rinft $12.50 i Every Keepsake center engagement diamond is guaranteed perfect by the famous Keepsake Certificate. A GROVE JEWELRY 601 Main Dial 228 miw m mmmmmm mm m'4 I'd hate ,.i to be without a a R Si STATE BANK i of F. D. I. C. i SIW VISTA 4 IIPM100 B D ;.H.::,iLii.K:.Mmi;.i:.i.j;.K Mrs. John 'Fischer Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kirch hoff attended a family reunion basket dinner and picnic at the home of his brother, Fred Kirch hoff near Weeping Water last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ewerth and daughter of Colorado, Mrs. Ella Wulf of Eagle called at the Paul ina Ollermann home last Tues day afternoon. Mrs. Wulf is Mr. Ewerth's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kayser of Lincoln spent last Sunday at the Billy Ketelhut home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Chidester of Lincoln visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Kete hut near Walton last Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Sommers of Fremont visited at the home of her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Walter Jackson last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wall en tertained at their home last Sun day, Mr. and Mrs. Dudley WaW of Palmyra and Mr. and Mrs. John Wall of Unadilla, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wall of Eagle, with a dinner. , Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hursh of Grand island visited at the home of his mother, Mrs. Nora Hursh, last Sunday. In the afternoon, Mrs. Ollie McMeen of Lincoln and a sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Peterson and a brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. John Reitter of Lincoln, called at her home in the afternoon. Eagic Indiana Bound The Lester Robertson family left for Indianapolis, Ind., Thursday morning, where he will be stationed with United States Navy recruiting force. Eag'.e Several members of the pro ject clubs near Eagle met at the firehouse Wednesday after noon for the demonstration on wood novelty and attractive gifts by painting and designing as well. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Ketelhut called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Rearford last Mon day evening. The Women's Society of Chris tian Service will meet next Wed nesday afternoon, at -the Meth odist church basement, July 6. The Trinity Lutheran Aid members will meet next Thurs day afternoon, July 7, with Mrs. Herman Kirchhoff as hostess. Eagle Mrs. Gamble Dies Mrs. W. L. elites received word from her nephew, Ralph Gam ble, and family of Glenwood, Ore., that his mother had died sometime ago at Paradise, Calif., having suffered a stroke. She was a sister-in-law of Mrs. elites and the former Pearl Hess, well known by the Elmwood vicinity. Eagle Mrs. Lance elites visited Grandma elites at the Eberle Nursing Home at Elmwood Wed nesday. Mrs. Fred Rudolph of Mal colm called on Mrs. Ralph Rans ford last Sunday afternoon while her daughter Phyllis was showing the picture slides at the Methodist church, following the family basket dinner at noon. The pictures were taken during her trip abroad last summer. Mrs. Hallie Stewart is looking forward to a visit with her son, Kermit, wife and one-year-old daughter from Japan. They are enroute to Washington D. C. where he will be stationed in the chief's office in the Pentagon office with the U. S. Army. The Emmanuel Lutheran Dor cas Society members will meet next Wednesday afternoon, with mesdames Rudolph and George Wulf as co-hostesses. Eagle Bridal Shower Mrs. Fred Schwegman and Mrs. D. F. Schwegman and El mer Umland attended a bridal shower at Mrs. Ivan Althouse's home near Alvo for a niece Elaine Simmons of Lincoln, who will be married at Lincoln July 22nd. Eag! Mr. and Mrs Alvin Stoltz and family of Milford and Mr and Mrs Wm Lornez and daughter of Stanton, Wis,, visited at the home of the former's sister and Mrs Lornez aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Anderson on Thursday. Mrs. E. E. Moore of Weeping Water, mother of Mrs. Ralph Ransford, is assisting at the Ransford home, since the latter returned from the hospital four weeks ago. She is recovering satisfactorily. The American Legion Auxili ary will meet Tuesday, July 5, at 8 p.m. at me .Legion hall. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal jlZBA & JIZBA Registered in Engineering: and Architecture Design, Surveys, Estimates, Supervising . 5117 Osrdcn Omaha, Ncbr. Thone FL6361 Phona 241 Mr. and Mrs. James H. Graves Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. James H. Graves Open house was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Graves, in Plattsmouth, Tues day, June 28, in honor of their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Rooms were decorated with flowers contributed by neigh bors. Gift tables were over loaded with many ' fine gifts, and many were the cards of re membrance, telegrams,' and tel ephone messages , received by the guests of honor'. There were over 100 signa tures on the guest book, which Miss Jane Thimgan had in charge. James H. Graves and Miss Eva O. Burton were married June 28, 1905, in Nebraska City, and established a home in Mur ray, for several years then came to Plattsmouth in 1920. This home was blessed with five children, and thirteen grand children. Children are Clyde H. Graves, Burbank, Calif.; Carl B. Graves, Inglewood, Calif.; Mrs. Ona . Thimgan, Platts mouth; Joseph A. Graves, Pa coima, Calif.; Mrs. Maxine Keil, Plattsmouth. Out-of-town guests were Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Taenzler, Oma ha, Mr. and Mrs, Reuel Sack, Murray; Mrs. Frank E. Vallery, Omaha; Mrs. Alice Joiner, Ne braska City; Mrs. John Stones, Jr., De Anna and Linda, Mur ray; Mr. and Mrs. J. Vance Burton and daughter, Virginia, of Hastings, Mr. and Mrs. Guy C. Burton, Palmyra; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Cook, and children, Judy and Diana, Norfolk; M.r and Mrs. Virgil Cook, and chil Cass County Cooks Hold Meeting The Cass County cooks met at the Methodist church Monday, June 27 at 2:30. The, American Flag Salute was by Shirley Goodman and the 4-H by Jacq ueline Dodson. Marlene Meyer was a yisitor. Roll call was "Articles I have baked." Margie Miller told something on Safe ty; Rosie Stoll something on 4-H news; Connie Dietl told about "books I like;" Lois Whit tington talked on conservation.' Secretary minutes were read by Caroline Miller. These girls re ported on judging school. Kay Dodson, Lois Whiltington, and Twila Hicks told about Clothing and Gloria Miller, Margie Mill er, Shirley Goodman and Jacq ueline Dodson told about Foods. Shirley and Betty Goodman gave a demonstration on "Good measuring for cooking." Lois Whittington gave a demonstra tion on "Looking for a good tape measure.' Twila Hicks gave a demonstration on freezing carrots. Caroline Miller and Sue Johnson gave a demonstration on "Making Sandwiches." The girls froze some different things. Kay Dodson froze black raspberries. Twila Hicks and Cheryl Wiek froze and canned blackberries. Caroline Miller froze red raspberries. Marilyn Whipple reported on club with she got it through was the Shel don Store award. Cheryl Wiek read a poem, "This day God gave.'' Demonstration Day is July 6 at Weeping Water. The next meeting will be Monday July 11 at 2:30. News reporter, Kay Dodson. BIRTHS SON Mr. and Mrs. Keith A. Lugsch are the parents of a son David Eugene, weight seven pounds and twelve ounces, born June 29, 1955 at St. Mary's hospital, Nebraska City, Nebr. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wagner, andiMrs.'C. V. Downs of Santa Monica, Calif. dren, Don, Carol, and Cathey of Norfolk; Mrs. Fannie Cook, Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Burton, Tommy and Sandy, To peka, Kans.; Mrs. Doyle Sum ner, Ronny and Becky, Topeka, Kans.; Mrs. Gleanor Gingoieh, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Jake Amen, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Boett'ner, Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Royal, Lincoln; Mrs. Cleo Graves, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Derieg, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bomer, Glenwcod, la.; Mrs. Bobby Spangler, Wendy and Chris, Murray; George M. Graves, Peru; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Graves and Malinda, of Peru; Richard Graves, Peru; Jo Winenaham, Peru. A cafeteria style luncheon was served throughout the re ception. A large wedding cake baked by Mrs. Glenn Diggs, was served on the occasion. The following persons helped in the serving: Pouring, Mrs. John Stones, Jr., and Mrs. Paul Keil; Serving the cake, Mrs. J. Vance Burton; serving ice cream, Mrs. Twyla Hodge, wait resses were Karen Keil, Sara Thimgan, Virginia Burton, De Anna Stones. In the kitchen were Mrs. Fred Howland, Mrs. George Winscott, Mrs. Dorace Myers, Mrs. Glenn Diggs and Mrs. Clyde Bragg. In charge of gift table" were Patty and Joyce Graves. Receptionist was Miss Hazel Gold. In charge of the guest book was Miss Jane Thimgan. Lt. A. E. Hansen Parades with 7th Field Artillery KITZINGEN, GERMANY Second Lt. Arthur E. Hansen, 22, Son cf John G. Hansen, Nehawka, Neb., recently par ticipated in the 1st Infantry Division organization Day Par ade at Kitzingen, Germany. Lieutenant Hansen paraded with the 7th Field Artillery Battalion, part of the division which is scheduled to rotate to Fort Riley, Kans. Lieutenant Hansen, battalion ammunition officer in' the bat talion's service battery, entered the Army in January 1954. He arrived in Europe in June, 1954. The lieutenant is a 1954 grad uate of the University of Ne braska Agricultural College and a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. 572-CARAT DIAMOND KIMBERLY, South Africa. A 572 1-4 carat diamond, third largest ever found in the Jager sfontein . mine near Kimberley, was recently found by a native. The famed Cullinan diamond, found at the Premier mine, weighted 3,024-3-4s carats. WITCH DOCTOR HELD LOS ANGELES, CaL Police recently held a man who they say claims to be a witch doctor. Florento Morales, 54, has been treating sick local residents with an assortment of equipment in cluding black candles, effigy dolls, black silk scarves and plaited hair switches. When You Think of SHOES Think of X-RAY FITTING VtfOSTERS Patricia Ann LaRue Weds Donner Zanders, Church Rites The First Congregational church of Weeping Water was the scene Sunday afternoon, June 19 for the 4:00 o'clock wed ding of Miss Patricia Ann La Rue, daughter of Mrs. E. W. La Rue and Donner B. Zanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Zanders of Malvern, la. The Rev. John C. Pryor of Lin coln officiated at the double ring ceremony in the presence of Close relatives and friends, be fore a chancel decorated with tall white baskets filled with yellow 'and white gladioli, and lighted by two white seven branch candlelabra. Miss La Rue was given in marriage by her uncle, H. S. La Rue of Glenwood, la. The bride, who came down the center church isle was dressed in sheer white, fashion ed of imported french, hand dipped lace and nylon tulle over satin. A sculptured bodice of lace was appliqued to a soft il lusion yoke topped with a calla lily collar of lace. Longfitted sleeves formed bridal points at the wrists. The voluminous tulle skirt was overlaid with lace, which formed panniers on either side and continued completely around to cover the back, ending in a court train. Her double tiered fingertip veil of English illusion hung from a tiny half hat of chantilly lace trimmed with tiny seed pearls. Her bridal bouquet was of yellow roses and stephanotis, encircling, a white gardenia corsage, which was worn later by the bride to com plement her going away cost tume. She wore a single strand of pearls a gift of the groom. The bride observed the lovely cus tom of "something old, new, borrowed and blue." Mrs. La Rue chose for her daughters wedding a light blue tailored nylon with white ac cesories. Mrs. Zanders, mbther of the groom, wore a mauve pink gown of nylon mesh, with white as sessories. Both mothers wore shoulder corsages of white car nations. Mrs. David La Rue, Omaha, Mrs. George Eijis, Weep ing Water, grandmothers" of the bride, and Mrs. Sadie Dunn Malvern, la., grandmother of the groom, were honored with white carnation shoulder corsages. The pre-nuptial music was presented while the guests were being seated by Miss Kathryn M. Ellis, church organist, and aunt of the bride. Mr. Charles V. Wallick, uncle of the bride, sang "Because" prior to the cere mony and "The Lords Prayer" as the couple knelt at' the altar at the close of the impressive rites.. The processional and re cessional music of tradition was used. Identically styled yellow ny lon net strapless gowns over matching color satin, with yel low tulle stoles were worn by the maid of honor, Miss Jaquel ine Mullman of Perry, la., cousin of the bride, and by the bridesmaids, Mrs. Robert Lads of Falls City and Miss Donna Hill of Pericval, la., friends of the bride. Colonial bouquets of white Esther Reid daises center ed with yellow daises were car ried by the attendants. Taper lighters were Miss Dixie Zanders, sister of the groom, who was gowned in orchid organdy, and Miss Janet Christensen, Weeping Water, friend of the bride, who wore green organdy. White carnations which were later worn as corsages by the girls adorned the lighted tapers. Douglas Zanders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Zanders of Malvern, la., and nephew of the groom carried the wedding rings on a white satin pillow, which in Jl 11 . 11 WILL 8 a. m. to 12 and 4 p. m. to 7 p. m. SUNDAY, JULY 3 pen Ail Day July ICE COLD WATERMELON . . dine Hayden House RESTAURANTS v. MiW.V.vJi,... .1 Omaha as "something borrowed," had been used at the weaamg or jurs. Roger Richards, nee Evelyn Lauritzen. The ring bearer wore dark blue trousers with white coat and blue tie. His bouton niere was a deep blue carnation. Dan Zanders, brother of the groom, served as best man. Douglas Zanders and Dee Zan ders also brothers of the groom and Raburn Denton friend of the groom served as ushers. The groom and his attendants were attired in dark blue suits, blue ties, with white carnation bou tonnieres. The . grooms - attend ants were all from Malvern. Mrs. Bill Morris, Lincoln, cou sin of the bride, greeted the guests and was in charge oi uie guest book. Mrs. A. T. Wallick, Weeping Water, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Douglas Zanders, and Mrs. Rog er Richards served at the gift table. A reception was given in the church parlors immediately fol lowinor the ceremonv. The lace covered table was centered by a 4-tiered wedding cake, decorated with white wed ding bells and topped by the traditional "Bluebird of Happi ness." Circling the cake was green fernery. Lighted triple candlesticks flanked the center piece. Cake, coffee, fruit punch, nuts and yellow and white mints were served. ' Presiding hostesses at the re freshment table were Mrs. Don Zanders, Mrs. John Shore, Gree ley Colo., cousin of the groom, Mrs. C. V. Wallick, aunt of the bride and Mrs. Eugene Day, friend of the bride. Mrs. C. W. Garret of Omaha, and Mrs. Ina Mullmann of Per ry, la., both aunts of the bride served coffee and punch. Assisting in the dining room were Miss Maude E. Baldwin as hostess, Mrs. De Ette La Rue and Miss Suzanne La Rue, cou sin of the bride and both of Glenwood, la., and Miss Barbara Christensen, friend of the bride. All were under the supervision of Miss Jesse Baldwin. Mrs. Mogens Johnson, Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen Sr., Mrs. Ho mer Jameson, Mrs. Herman Rauth and Miss Ester Tefft as sisted with the refreshment seryice. i The bride is a graduate of Weeping Water high school with 2 years at Peru State College and has taught in Plattsmouth City schools for the past 2 years. She plans to resume her teach ing duties in Plattsmouth this fall. The groom is a graduate of Malvern Ja., high school and al so attended P. S. T. C, prior to 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-ox. Jar? Schreiner Drug When you come to OMAHA . ; attc WONDERFUL FOOD to please your entire family." Prompt, friendly service with free parking at both locations.' Airport Union Station induction into the United States Army. The couple will be at home temporarily at 1700 Turner, Richland Washington. 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