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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, July 11, 1955 Phyllis May Heads Eagle Legion Aux. EAGLE Phyllis May was in stalled as president of the Ea gle American Legion Auxiliary in a meeting held here July 5. Also installed by Mrs. Lydia Moser were Lerma Doeden, vice president; Nora Ketelhut, sec retary; Hazel Porter, treasurer; Minnie Bird, " historian; and Bertha Caddy, chaplain. The following were announc ed by President May as commit teesr i Executive committee: Belle May. and Pearl Furrer. Finance: Amelia Steart. Child Welfare; Florence Trumble. Cards and Flowers: Mildred Trumble. Pub-! licity. Bertha Caddy. Rehabili- ; tatiqni, Arlene Frohlich. Leglsla- ma Doedent. Membership, Ida Fourteen members . and one visitor, Mrs. Rhoda -Menchau, were present. Mrs. Jack Barnard Honored at Shower On the evening -of J"une 22 the home of Louis Born was beauti fully decorated with home cut flowers for a surprise miscel laneous shower in honor of Miss Phyllis Schiessl, now Mrs. Jack Barnard. Many fr.'ends were present. Games were played and those receiving prizes were Mrs. Fran cis Barnard, Mrs. Harry Ballin-ger.-and Mrs. Joe Diet!. Hostess were Mrs. Neil Redden,- Mrs. William Bartek, Jr.. andMrs. Richard Franks. PHyllis received many lovely gifts, which she will long cherish and '-remember. South Korea is making pro gress in economic recovery. '.jt . . . , , . . . Schreincr's Special Formula l: HAND CREAM f. JUST THINK 3hoz. Jar . 50c 8)z. Jar . $1.00 16-oz. Jar . $1.50 A Wonderful Z Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream . Hew Much Are You Paying for a 3-oz. Jar? Schreiner Drug ROOM z AIR CONDITIONERS - WITH idltiCoolili 1 tt-"- -wroa ,x YOU SET 'EM UP! ton 167.50 " 3-4 ton ! 199.50 Hton 229.50 WM. SCHMIDTMANN - 438 Main St. - Plattsmouth H Dial 4193 ATI tpnN fell feilll I Mrs. Gerald Cady Honored Picnic Mrs. John Meisinger Jr., was hostess to a family picnic Sun day at Garfield park, honoring her daughter, Mrs. Gerald Cady j and Carla, who are visiting here j from California. , A very enjoyable day was spent visiting. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Hujro Wandell, Joan and Tommy, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kalo and Kennetta, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Meisinger of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Con ley Bailey, Pat Bailey, John Porter, and Miss Esther Suhr of Bennington, Mr. and Mrs. Har vey Meisinger, George and Ken neth, the honorees, Mrs. Cady and Carla, and hostess, Mrs. Meisinger. , engagement I Old Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sparano of Lincoln have announced the engagement of their daughter, Miss Florence Frances, and Ar thur W. Graham of Weeping Wa ter. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Graham, Sr., cf Weeping Water. The couple plans an August 20 wedding. Carol Duerfeldt's Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Duerfeldt have announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Carol, and Kenneth J. Whit ccmb, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Whitcomb, Wisner, Neb. Miss Duerfeldt is a graduate of Peru State Teachers College and taught in Plattsmouth, Neb., before going to Denver, Colo., to teach. Her fiance is a graduate of Wayne (Neb.) State Teachers' College, and also taught in Plattsmouth. He has been at tending the University of Ne braska and will receive his Mas- ! ter's Degree. He plans to teach in Denver next year. A summer wedding is planned. Party Honors Billy Rishel Mrs. John Rishel, entertained Saturday afternoon, honoring her son, Billy, on his sixth birthday anniversary. Games were the diversion of the afternoon, with prizes awarded. Attending were Ronnie and Michael Keif, Ronnie Kiel, Ri chard Haecke, Cathy Sedlak, Dennis and Devon Leesley, Ste ven and Billie Rishel. : Billy was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Mrs,. Rishel served ice cream, individual" Gates, candy and punch. - . Luncheon Given For Mrs. Peterson : A fellowship covered-d i s h luncheon was held at the Lions Club Community Building Sun day afternoon in honor of Mrs. Fern Peterson, who is leaving this week for Jackson, Ohio, where she and her husband, the Rev. Luther Peterson, are as suming the pastorate of the Pilgrim Holiness Church. Mr. Peterson left 10 days ago to as sume the work there. The luncheon was by the Platts mouth Community Church. Previously the Petersons had spent several years on the mis sion field in Barbados,, British West Indies. The past two years have been spent in the States and they have contributed much of their time and ministry to the Plattsmouth ' Community Church. ANNUAL CHICKEN SUPPER Christ Lutheran church on the Louisville road will hold its annual chicken supper, ice cream social, program and com munity sing on our church lawn Sunday evening, July 17. Serving i starts 5:30 p. m. Come and I bring your friends. 66-2tc j Administration and Congres ; sional leaders have agreed on a i one-year extension of the pre ; sent temporary $281,000,000,000 , ceiling on the national debt. Also A to $247J Wedding Rinit Si $12.50 A Every Keepsake center engagement J diamond it guaranteed perfect by 0 the famous Keepsak Certificate. A GROVE JEWELRY 601 Main Dial 228 i BSC I Og W ..n A Z T. V w J Lutz's Celebrate 25th Anniversary AVOCA Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lutz, Avoca, were honored June 26 at a cafeteria supper at their home celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary, June 24. A three tiered cake baked and decorated by Mrs. Lutz's sister, Mrs. Herbert Oelke, centered the table. It was topped with a siver arch and surrounded by flowers and white yucca, the same variety of flowers Mrs. Lutz carried at her wedding. A program was presented lat er in the evening with musical numbers by Timmy Oelke, Ros angie Wirth, Joe and Ann Slat tery, Noreen and Susie Siattery, Sharon and Roger Portis and Carolyn Paula Lutz, all accom panied by Mrs. Mark Wirth. Peter Lutz was master of cere monies. A gift from the group was presented the honorees by Mrs. Lutz's mother, Mrs. John Wirth. Attending were Mrs. John Wirth, Paul, John and Anton, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Stukenholz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Eu gene Paul Lutz and family, Mrs-. Leora Brandt and Aleen, Paul Heesch and Mrs. Donald Oelke, all of Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Portis and family, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Siattery and family, Weeping Water; Charles Wirth, Watson, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wirth and Rosangie, Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Oelke and chil dren, Brock; and George Lutz and Peter, Nebraska City. Gladiolus Showing Opens at Lincoln Flower lovers will have an op portunity to see the finest in arrangements Sunday, July 17, at the show rooms of the O'Shea-Rogers Motor Company, 14th and "M" Streets, Lincoln. The occasion is the Third An nual Gladiolus Show sponsor ed by the Lincoln Gladiolus So ciety. Last year's display at tracted thousands of visitors from throughout the region. Gladiolus growers are invited to bring their spikes and ar rangements to the show. Exhib its will include one and three spike entries according to size and color' classification in each the Open and Amateur Divi sions with another single spike display in the Novice Division. Arrangements may be entered in the Open or Amateur Divi sion. Members of the Lincoln group will be on hand to help exhibitors place- their entries. All exhibits must be in place and ready for judging by 10:30 a.m. The display will be open to the public from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. There is no charge for ad mission. - Relatives Here From Indiana. Dr. and Mrs. Oscar Winther, son Eric and daughter Ingrid were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vallery and family. Dr. Winther, uncle of Mrs. Vallery, is Dean of Graduate School, University of Indiana, Bloomington, Indiana; also an author of several history books. The Winther family are en route to California. Rev. A. 3. Lcntz Attends Workshop In Pennsylvania John Fusselman, treasurer of the Christ Lutheran Church on the Louisville . road, and Mrs. Fred Wehrbein, secretary, to gether with pastor A. B. Lentz, attended a church councilman rally meeting and work shop on the area section plan in St. Lukes Lutheran Church in Omaha on June 22. Rev. Arthur Pinkhill is pastor of the church. Following the meeting Rev. Lentz, who is president of Cen tral Conference of the Central State Synod of the United Luth eran Church of America, was sent to a work shop on the area sector plan in Shawnee on the Delaware, near Strodusburg, Penn., by the Central State Stewardship Committee. He went with four other con ference presidents and assistant president of the synod. They left by car on Monday, June 27, returned July 3. Dr. Sayre, professor of Cen tral Seminary, preached for Pastor Lentz during his absence. Missionary says the Koreans dread U. S. troop departure. JIZBA & JIZBA Registered in Engineering: and Architecture Design, Surveys, Estimates, Supervising 5117 Ogden Omaha, Nebr. Phone PL6361 To CONVENIENT " Phcj 241 Mendenhall-Maschmann Rites Elmwood Methodist Church Sunday evening, June 19th, the Elmwood Methodist Church was the setting for the 8:00 wedding of Miss Beth Janet Mendenhall daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Mendenhall and Mr. Dale C. Maschmann, son of Mr. and Mxs. Wm. Maschmann of Deshler, Nebr. The double ring, candle light service was performed by Dr. Bert L. Story before an altar banked with greenery and bas kets of white gladiolas. Soloist, Mr. Jos Chatman, of Bassett, sang, "I Love You Dear" and "The Lord's Prayer." Mrs. Richard Smith and Miss Edith Williams of Lincoln, were candlelighters. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a floor length gown of white. The bo dice was fashioned with a long torso of white lace over satin, with insets of white tulle. It featured a portrait neckline and short sleeves. Her longfit ted mitts were of the same ma terial. The bouffant skirt was tulls over satin, fashioned in four tiers. Her illusion, elbow length veil was held in place by a crown of pearls and tulle. She carried a crescent shaped bou quet of steffinotis centered with a white orchid. Pearl earrings and necklace, gift of the groom, were her only jewelry. Miss Marilyn Mendenhall served her sister as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were; Mrs. Merlin Peterson of Syra cuse and Mrs. Fred Wright of Lincoln. Junior bridesmaid was Susan Maschmann, sister of the groom. Flower girl was Mary Hoffmeyer of Deshler. The attendants were identi cally dressed in waltz length gowns of green and white nylon green daises edged with dark green leaves. Mr. Clarence Gruffelman of Deshler served as best man. Ushers were Mr. James Masch mann of Hebron, Mr. Richard Ludwig of Deshler, Mr. Robert Dankleff of Elmwood, and Mr. Lyle Dankleff of Unadilla. The bride's mother wore a pas tel pink dress with white aces sories. The groom's mother was Mrs. Florence McDonald Phone 2871 or 2322 Mr. and Mrs. William North and daughter spent the Fourth weekend in Missouri visiting rel atives. They returned home on Tuesday with a new car. A reception was held Wednes day evening in the church par lors for our new pastor, Rev. R. E. Heim, and family. House guest at the J. H. Boyd home this past week was a sister-in-law from Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Ganaway had as their guests for several days, Mrs. Ganaway's daughter and family from St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Stock went to Cozad on Tuesday to attend the funeral services of a rela tive. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kichert had as their guests this past week relatives from Ohio. Funeral services for Mrs. H. H. Gakemeier were held at the Trinity Lutheran church on Monday afternoon. Mrs. Martha Kruse and Miss Mary Ann Gakemeier left Thurs day for Junction City, Colo., where they will visit the George Kruse family for a week. Ronnie Peters spent the Fourth weekend at Imperial with friends. W. S. C. S. met at the church on Wednesday afternoon for their regular monthly meeting with a good attendance in spite of the heat. Miss Viola Everett came home Friday afternoon after spending another week at the Syracuse hospital. COLORADO VACATION Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Tunnell have returned from a ten day vacation in Wyoming and Colo rado. They were guests of Dr. and Mrs. N. E. Tunnell at Laramie, Wyoming, and visited in Colo rado Springs, Loveland, Fort Collins and Boulder, Colorado. Fourth of July was spent at Es tes Park. They also visited friends, in McCook and Ogallala and stop ped to see the Kingsley clam. Journal Want Ads Pay a New Location at 7th & Chicago Ave. DRIVE-IN OR FRE PICKUP & DELIVERY Bill and Lucille Williamson, Owners " 7 . J Mrs. Dale C. Maschmann dressed in navy with white ac cessories. Following the ceremony a re ception was held in the Fellow ship room of the church. Miss Marion Rosmiiler of Fairbury and Mrs. Velma Uerh willer had charge of the guest book. Mrs. John Dankleff of Avoca and Mrs. T. G. Allen, of Beloit, Wisconson cut the wed ding cake. Miss Donnis Masch mann of Washington D. C. and Mrs. Albert Hoffmeyer, Deshler, poured punch. Mrs. Ray Van Fosson, Blanchard, Iowa, Mrs. Herbert Lymer, Filmore, Mis souri, and Mrs. K. W. Ripley, Coin, Iowa, served ice cream to the 300 guests. '; The bride attended Nebras ka Wesleyan University and the University of Color ado at Boulder. She has been a mem ber of the faculty of the Shick ley Public Schools for the past three years. The groom is farm ing near Deshler. For traveling, the bride wore a pale blue dress with white ac cessories. After their trip to the Black Hills, the couple will re side in Deshler, Nebraska. Methodist. Ladies Plan Buffet Supper , The Methodist W. S. C. S. met in the church memorial room on July 7th. Devotions wrere given by Mrs. Robert Humiston and the les son by Mrs. Dale Philpot. Mrs. Robert Brittian, presi dent, presided over the busi ness meeting. Plans were made for a Buffet Supper to be held on Wednesday, July 27th. An nouncement was made of the annual School of Missions to be held at Nebraska Wesleyan from Aug. 22nd to 26th. Refreshments were served by the Dorcas Circle. CALENDAR Historical society meeting for the month of July has been postponed until second week in 'August. Tuesday, July 12 Lepert-Wolever Post 2543 will meet Tuesday. July 12, 8 p.m. for their regular meeting. Wednesday, July 13 Plattsmouth Band parents will meet Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m. in the band room of the High School building. All urged to attend, plans to be made for a stand during King Korn Kar nival. THURSDAY, JULY 14. Sun Bonnet garden club will meet Thursday, June 14, 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ethel Hen nings. Junior Legion Auxiliary pic nic at Garfield park Thursday, July 14, 5 p.m. Camp Fire girls, leaders and mothers invited. Bring covered dish, and own plates. , COrS FACES RED CHARLESTON, W. VA. Police finally found a stolen car in police " custody where it had been for more than a month after being hauled in for a parking violation. FURNACES Installed by Martinson Sheet Metal 139 So. 6th Phone 7189 I LENNOX- Mrs. Grace Plybon Phone 4-2247 Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gon zales, Cheryl, Barbara, Nancy and John, were entertained while here. A porch party of rel atives honoring them and Mr. and Mrs. James Mills and fam ily of New York was held at the Ruth Monning home cn Friday evening. On Sunday about 50 gathered at the Emily Gonzales home for dinner after church. After visiting here at Raymond and Lincoln they left by train on Tuesday for their home at Silver Spring, saying they plan to come back again next sum mer. Mrs. Sadie Gonzales Baker and relatives of Crete, along with 96-year-old John Gon zales, were on hand for the family reunion Sunday. Mrs. Harry Arnold and Mrs. Vere Pratt were in Lincoln on Thursday, Vera reports her mother, Mrs. Laura Deles Der nier, is able to sit up in a chair at times, at Bryan hospital. Elmwood UYF Organized A Union Youth Fellowship group wras organized at the Christian church on Thursday evening. Officers are Robert Hall, president; In a Kay Irony, vice-president; Jean Borne meier, secretary. The pastors are to be sponsors of the meet ing and events. Elmwood The Herold Krecklow family attended the big July 4th cele bration at Avoca on Saturday night. John Hall and a University friend are attending a church camp at Winona Lake, Ind. Sharon Abrams is employed in Lincoln this summer. Claire Julian of Plattsmouth is spending this week of her school vacation with her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hor ton. Mrs. Chris Dreamer, 82, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Nora Liefrs at Unadilla on July 5. She is a long time Elm wood community resident Tommy Heintt of Diller, is spending part of his vacation time with his grandmother, Mrs. Nettie Mendenhall. J. Howard Davis LAWYER Phone 264 506 Main Sr. Plattsmouthr . . j y--W- iill-l-lrafiii 4 vVmS! LMKU tear;0" pv s,Yn9 Voo 9e' '.ford rea nsJ P.I . to? F-D.A 4- A LATTSMOUTH Washington Avenue If You're Interested in niiitnin The Royal Neighbors, met on Friday evening with Mrs. Nettie Mendenhall, with Mrs.. Ray Fentimer assistant hostess. Elmwood Vital Statistics It was a vital statictics week for the Fred Schriek family. Mrs. Schields father, Wm. Wey ers, 90, died Monday evening, and two grandsons were born. Randy Frederick came to live with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reinke June 30. Mother Norma Jean Schick and Alan Gene came July 5 . to the Val Pean Stall home of Eagle. The mother was Frances May Schick Stall. iBlKfHS Son To Mr. and Mrs. Karl Holz (Dorothy- Root) at St. Mary's hospital, Nebr. City. , GETS DAMAGES OF $240,000 SEATTLE, WASH. A Feder al Court jury recently awarded George G. Moore, a former ser vice station operator, $240,000 in damages against seven of the nation's largest oil companies. Moore, in his suit charged the companies ruined his business in 1952 by agreeing to refuse to sell him gasoline because he cut his prices. The jury found Moore had suffered actual damages of $80,000 and gave him three times that amount. 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