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n Mrs. Grace Plybon Phone 4-2247 ".......,.,.,,.,...,.......,.. Mrs. Mary Williams is at home after some travels. With her daughter, Helen Schneider, she attended graduation exercises at Cambridge when twins Janice and Janet Reeder were in the class. Later they went with the Glenn Nickles family to New Mexico where they visited rela tives. She reports the weather hot and dry, but air is lighter and heat not so oppressive. Mrs. Dwight Clements, Gregg, Robert and Richard are vaca tioning in Casper, Wyoming while visiting at the home of her parents. A card shower was given Mrs. Lewis Hollenbeck July 8 a total of 80 cards was received. Mrs. James Turner is stand ing her broken hip in a plea sant way even though it is add- FURNACES Installed by Martinson Sheet Metal 139 So. 6th P&bne 7189 ing to an affliction she already? possessed through the years. Mrs. Frank Turner as chief nurse, and Frank and James Turner display great helpful ness, patience, and fortitude. Mrs. Hazel Deering of Phoe nix, Ariz., is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Ralph Green, and Mr. Greene. She minds the heat more here than in her home city. Mrs. Alton Miller died at her home Monday forenoon quite suddenly after some months of not being well. Janet Pratt was ill the first of the week. She is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Pratt. F.lmwood W. S. C. S. Meeting The subject for thought at the July meeting of the W. S. C. S. at the Methodist church was "In Street and Shop and Ten ement". The workers and those in poor apartments have needs and desires that can be met by women's groups over the nation, and much good work is being done by many churches and by individuals. Mrs. Eveland presi dent talked about the flag and meaningful interpretation of it. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ply bon. Lesson was by Mrs. Whit temore. Mrs. Blanche Knehn in troduced the leaders. "Have Thine Own Way" was sung by Donna Miller accompanied by her mother, Hazel Miller. I 'M j v LONELY Forsaken even by this lone pedestrian, 23d Street station of New York City's Third Avenue- El stands in rusty solitude, awaiting aban donment of services on the once-jam-packed elevated.- Dollar Day Special Extra Fun for the Kiddies aygrouni Swing Set Two swings with ball bearing hangers 1000 lb. test chains, non tilt seat supports red and green enamel. Ground space required 20'x8' H ATT 126 So. 6th Dial 3110 STYLE SHOP Be Early! Save Big! Dollar Days! Summer Dresses Values to $12.98 A style for every occasion in every size easy to wear, easy to care for, easy to buy at this price. TOPPERS Sdd Just Right for Now for Later You just can't afford not to have one of these Fashion wise yet budget wise! . PEDAL PUSHER SETS Matching Blouse and Pedal Both for V A $:.o vaiue: Daytime Dresses Amaxing at This Price! Cottons and more cottons in this unbelievable low price while quantities last. 3 SHORTS All Colors Popular styles, many trims, checks and Dan River fabrics included. Special for this Dollar Day. 3 Mina Leavitt decorated the birthday table with gladioli from her own garden. Emily Gonzales took the place as new secretary. Social committee wras Emily Gonzales, Mrs. Howard Miller, Mrs. Howard Pool, Mrs. Lloyd Miller, Mrs. Harry Krall, Mrs. Watson Jones, and Mrs. Godbey. Mrs. Horton's Book Review was ban an eminent theologian "Names of Christ." Mrs. Eveland talked about Ro bert Raikes the founder of the Sunday School, and about a World Federation of Churches to be held in Ohio when 700 projects will be discussed. Mrs. Kuehn talked about re dedication. Mrs. Sam Clements was pianist. Elmwood Two July Sunday morning ser vices at the Methodist Church were given an uplift when Clark Marshell sang "God Bless Amer ica" and One World." Mrs. Syd Moore was accompanist. Mr. and Mrs. Tarzan and family of Chicago spent a few days last week with her broth er Paul Husar and family. Miss Frances E. Buell is at tending a mathematical confer ence in Madison, Wis. She was given a scholarship by the Na tional Science Foundation. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Buell were his cousins Mrs. Pearl Shreve, Mrs. Lucy Lyle and Mrs. Floy Buell all. of Lincoln. WEEPING WATEft ELMWOOD VILLAGE BOARD Elmwood, Nebraska The Village Board met in reg ular session Tuesday evening, July 5, 1955. Present Roy Arm strong, Opal Schreve,, Frank Turner, Omar Bornemeier and Harry Arnold. The following bills were pre sented for consideration and payment. Peoples Nat. Gas Heat . .$ 1.30 Clements . Ins. Co. Treas. Bonds '. 20 00 Eds Repair Shop Over-:. haul fire truck 31.72 Ed Kratochvill, Salary .. 225.00 Bond Retirement 100.00 Plattsmouth Journal, ... Printing 19.51 Omaha Pub. Power .... Lights and power 158.75 Omar Bornemeier Tele phone 1.20 Bob Bornemeier barbwire 2.50 Jewel Imp. Co. Repairs . . 7.15 Elms Cafe Firemen lunch 6.00 T. S. McShane Co. pump 370.00 Clarence Ohms labor . . . 2.50 Gamble Store supplies .. .76 Dennis Ser. Sta. gas 17.55 James Ser. Sta. Gas 11.72 Norman Bornemeier Blow whistle 7.50 Motion carried to allow and pay these bills. Motion carried to have the town property sprayed to con trol grasshoppers. The board suggests in the event any resident has com plaints or grievances that they register such complaints in writing or in person. The board will meet Friday evening, July 8 with a repre sentative of the Hoskins Engin eering Company to discuss the possibility of a sewer system for Elmwood. There being no further busi ness motion to adjourn carried. ROY ARMSTRONG Chairman HARRY ARNOLD Clerk No. 2910 July 14, 1955. Mrs. Lewis Baker Talent Show Is Termed Success Frilay night, July 8, the Weep ing Water Athletic Association sponsored a Home Talent Show, held in the Weeping Water school aulitorium. , Harold Myers was master of ceremonies introducing these acts: Weeping Water Band un der the direction of Eugene Sun deen presented three numbers; Bud Clements of Elmwood put on a Variety act with several other persons; Mrs. Eugene Sundeen accompanied on the piano as Linda Lane came on with a tap dance; Mr. Sundeen sang three songs. Susan Wood, accompanied by Mrs. Sundeen, played her Alto Saxaphone. Newt Scott and Bud Hadley joined in a hill-billy routine with song and guitar. Maribelle Elliott gave a tap dance accompanied by Archie Crozier. Fred Klepser accompanied by Archie Crozier closed the showT by singing. A large crowd attend ed to see and hear the array of talent. Fred Klepser was in charge of the program. Funds from the show will go toward indebted ness on Memorial Field. Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Taylor and family of 'Lincoln visited Sunday with Mrs. Hattie Taylor. Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker and family drove to the State fish hatch eries near Gretna where they met Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Peck and family. The Pecks brought Mrs. Vesta Baker back after a few days stay with them in Blair. After a hamburger fry and a walk through the park, each family returned home. Bryan Baker and Mrs. Sigvald Jensens of Weeping Water and Mrs. S. E. Chaulk of Hastings drove to Toledo, Ohio, leaving early Sunday morning. They will be with their brother, Charles Baker, who is seriously ill. Mrs. Roger Richard (former Evelyn Lauritzen) left June 27 for Georgia where she joined her husband, who is in the Air Force there. Their address is 2807 1st Street, N. W. Moultrie, Georgia. Rasmus Lauritzen. Sr.. re turned home Saturday, July 9 from the hospital after under going surgery June 26. Mrs. Lau ritzen, Sr., and Mrs. Richard Harmon brought him home. He is getting along very well. Weeping Water Christian Endeavor Sunday late afternoon and evening the Christian Endeavor met at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schroeder and family. A ball game was held, followed by a business meeting Mary Ellen Schroeder gave a Bible quiz and there was grout) singing. Lunch was served. About 30 youngsters attended with the following adults pres ent: Ray. Ward, Elmer Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Living ston, Mr. and ' Mrs. Lester Schroeder and Mrs. Ed Van Horn. Werping Water Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wiles and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur. Rough were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Arthur Wiles. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Wiles and daughter of Council Bluffs visited with them later in the afternoon. The Weeping Water School Board met Tuesday evening, July 5 at the school house. Sev eral applicants for teaching po sitions were interviewed by the group. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Brock man and Miss Karel Ann Brock man of Azusa, Calif., were vis- Phone 182 iting Friday afternoon at the Henry Knaup home. Karel Ann spent all day Friday and Sat urday with Roberta Knaup. The two girls are former classmates. The Lutheran Ladies Aid met Wednesday afternoon, July 6 in the Church basement with 13 members and two guests pres ent. A kitchen shower was held for the church kitchen. There will be no August meet ing. - Mr. and Mrs. Art Hansen of Alvo visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Chris Holt and family. Weepine Water Attend CWF Meet Mrs. Maurice Hammons, Mrs. S. H. Harmon, Mrs. Henry Knaup, Mrs. Stanley Schroeder, Mrs William Klemme, Mrs. Lynn Rothe, Mrs: Alton Sterling, Mrs. Ed Freeman, Mrs. Charles Freeman, Mrs. Ed Van Horn and Mrs. John Van Horn attended a CWF meeting at the East Lin coln Christian Church Friday evening. There was an installa tion of the Christian Womans and Fellowship officers which was followed by a tea. Weeping Water General Meeting CWF Is Reported A general meeting of the Christian Women's Fellowship was held Thursday, July 7, in the church parlors. The meeting was in the charge o f president, Mrs. William Klemme. Everyone present joined in the opening fellow ship prayer. There was group singing which was accompanied by Mrs. Maurice Hammons. Mrs. Lynn Rathe had charge of the devotion. Discussion was held about an ice cream social which is being held on Thursday, July 14 at the Christian Church. The group attending were served ice cream and cake by Mrs. Maurice Ham mons, Mrs. John Van Horn, and Mrs. Harrison Livingston. Weeping Water Rainbow Initiation Barbara Ann Philpot, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Philpot, and Mary Ellen Schrod er, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Schroder, became new members of the Order of Rain bow for Girls at a regular meet ing July 5. Miss Ann Marquardt was in troduced as grand musician for the grand assembly. She will al so be a grand representative. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Philpot were special guests at the re ception following the meeting. : Misses Jean Domingo and, Ro berta Knaup presided at the! serving table. There will be initiation at the next meeting on July 19. The Rainbow Family Picnic will be held Sunday, July 17. at Steinhart Park, Nebraska City. A picnic supper at 5:30 p.m. will follow an afternoon of swim ming. Each family is to bring food and dishes. Mrs. R. P. Hobson was the honored guest at a birthday dinner given by her mother, Mrs. Helen Clark, at Steinhart Park Lodge, Nebraska City, Sun day evening, July 10. Others in the party were Mr. R. P. Hob son and Susan, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Nelson, Harold and David Myers. - oura MD Elinor Fidler Mrs. S. A. Ahlstrand left Mon day evening for a two week vis it with her sister and family, Mrs. E. H. Palmquist, at Long mont, Colorado. Mrs. Ahl strand's nephew, Jack Gordon and family of Honolulu, Hawaii, of whom she hasn't seen for four years is also going to vis it the Palmquists. Miss Verla Livers of Lincoln spent from Saturday until Mon day evening with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Livers. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Wiszmann of Exeter spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. James Wiszman, Terry Jo and baby William. Other callers during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Roland Cox of Springfield; Mrs. Val Ewing, Mrs. J. L- Carnicle, Mrs. Tom Carnicle, Mrs- Larry Carnicle and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haswell of Wabash. Friday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Campbell. Mrs. Pies PTOctor accompan ied Mrs. Glen Thiessen Friday to visit Mrs. Robert Lackey and boys at Fremont. Robbie, Mike and Bruce Lackey returned with their grandmother to spend the weekend. Terry Miller of Ashland spent Sunday afternoon with James Dill. Miss Chere Krivohlavek of Dorchester spent the weekend with Miss Elaine Fidler. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Wunder lich of, Murray and Mrs- Sadie Sharader and Gerald of Ne hawka spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Knecht. Mrs- Tom Carnicle and chil dren spent Monday afternoon FUSSELMAN FUNERAL HOME ! AMBULANCE MONUMENTS Louisville Phone 3981 i THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, July 14, 1955 Section B PAGE THREF with Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Brien at Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Barney and Barbara of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lackey of Fre mont spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thiessen. Leon Parrish spent Saturday afternoon with Mark Carnicle. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rosencrans visited Sunday evening with Mrs. Sadie Shrader and Gerald at Nehawka. Jack Rosencrans is spending a few days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Grady at Greenwood. ARMLESS GIRL WEDS Santa Monica, Calif. .Al though Mary Carolyn Simon, now 20, was born without arms, she has learned to cook and sew and play the marimba with her toes. Recently, she and Jack Brown, of Taft, a private in the Army, were married. Brown heads for the Far East soon and Miss Simon hopes to Join him as an army wife. President Eisenhower has created a new post that will deal with disarmament problems and has designated Harold E. Stas sen as the first man to fill it. Mr. Stassen, now head of the Foreign Operations Administra tion, which is due to expire June 30, will have Cabinet rank and will devote all of his time, in his new office to a study cf all avenues that might lead to world disarmament. Journal Want Ads Pay REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. v BUSINESS OPPOKniMITY The Plattsmouth Area has been selected by the Sales Research Department of this Billion Dol lar Company for development of a franchise that will earn $5000 and upward for an en ergetic, capable man, age 28 45. Expense-free schooling and training with personal and family security plan including retirement pension which pro vides business profits after re tirement. Men now in teach ing profession, sales work or having executive training will be given preference. Write your full background and qual ifications to Plattsmouth Jour nal, Box NC and arrangements will be made for confidential chat. Omaha Sales Steady To Lower on Monday Livestock market trends rang ed from steady to lower Mon day at Omaha. Fat cattle were weak to 50c lower, some steers over 1150 pounds off as much as $1. Cows sold steady to 25-50c lower; Stocker and feeder trade was steady to weak. Butcher hogs were steady to 25c lower; Spring slaughter lambs broke $1; Feeder lamb trade tended lower. Among recent sales at Oma ha for shippers from Cass coun ty were Paul Eveland, seven steers, wt. 1138, $22.75; Howard Pool, eight steers, wt. 1005, $23; Carl Reichart, ten hogs, wt. 204, $19.50; Joe Puis, 22 heifers, wt. 836, $22; John Halmer & Son, 23 steers, wt. 1196, $23.75. FEE L ! Subscribe to The Journal Now! r A NEW "ROCKET" OLDSMOBILE for as low as 200 VV DEAL. ! ,M iffi,-i:: v0c-f vr-'h -A-''13 Supat " 55 4-Door Sedan, . gjagSSw1'' , V'-- '"- Kr II ROOK EE T"" This calls for action! For you can't imagine the thrill that's youra, with a "Rocket" at your command! Slip behind the wheel just once you'll know here's something different really different!-And you'll be amazed at how easy it is to own a "Rocket" Oldsmohile these days, too! Drop in soon get our low price ; . . our generous appraisal on your present carl State and local taxes extra. "88" 2-DOOR SEDAN Your pries depends upon choice of model and body style, optional equipment ond accessories. 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