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' f HE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY 10URNAI page EIGHT Monday, November 23, 1955 "fc'&vlv&v:"""'-- Mrs. Dudley Leavitr Correspondent Calendar Dec. 1, Thursday 2 p.m. Com munity Kensington meets at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Miller. tlruwood Rebckahs Meet Elmwood Rebekah Lodge met at I.O.O.F. hall, Tuesday. Nov. 22. An invitation was read from Palmyra Rebekah Lodge asking the Elmwood Rebekahs to join with them at their next meet ing in Palmyra, Dec. 6, 7:30 p.m. Any members of the Lodge who desire transportation arranged, please call the secretary, Mrs. Lillie Reber, 4-2841. Should you plan to drive and have room for other passengers, please notify Mrs. Reber how many you can take. Elmwood. Double Birthday Mrs. Bertha Fitch and Ahlene entertained at a double birth day dinner Wednesday, Nov. 23, Mrs. Fitch's two sisters, Anna McFall and Emily Hall, whose birthdays are only two days apart. Another sister, Mrs. Hen ry Knaup, of Weeping Water was present to help celebrate the occasion. Elmwood Mr. and Mrs. Paul Husar and family, left Wednesday for Chi cago to visit her sister, Rose, over Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fleishman and family accompanied them. They expect to visit relatives of Mrs. Fleishman for Thanksgiving and over the weekend. They ex pect to return Sunday evening. Elmwood Union Service Union Thanksgiving services of the Elmwood protestant churches was held at the Chris tian Church Thanksgiving mor ning. It was well attended with four ministers present. Rev. N. F. Horn was the host pastor and gave the Invocation. The anthem "Heavens Re sound", was sung by a school chorus of over 50 voices, both girls and boys. Directed by Mrs. Luther Godbey. Scripture reading and prayer was by Dr. Bert L. Story. A Thanksgiving message was giv en by the Rev. T. H. Kampman of the E.U.B- church and the Emanuel E.U.B. church. The Rev. Luther Godbey gave a closing prayer. r Plattsmouth, Nebraska Abstracts of Title "Title Insurance" TIIOIVIAS WALLING CO. Elmwood Southeastern Trip Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pool, son, George, and daughter, Lin da, returnedi from a three-week trip, Nov. 19, to the southeastern portion of the United States. They visited friends and rela tives in Iowa, Illinois and Ohio; drove though the Great Smoky Mountains at the peak of au tumn coloring in the forests. They attended the Internation al Association at Winter Haven. Fla. There were over 40 states, Alaska, Canada and Turkey re presented at the meeting. The Florida Department of Agriculture sponsored tours for those attending the meetings which took them to various pla ces of interests including the citrus orchards, packing plants, Cypress Gardens and Silver Springs. Elmwood i Junior Class Play The junior class of the Elm wood high school presented a three act comedy by Jean Pro vance entitled "No Bovs Allow ed" Tuesday, Nov. 22, at the Community Building. It was well attended and much mer riment afforded the listeners. The cast was as follows: Mr. Midnight, Jerry Backmeyer; Rita Baxter, Sharon Abrams; Jane Baxter, Doris Baler; Vic trola, Sharon Drake: Fred Da na, Dick Thomas; Leroy Doyle, Marshall Whittemore; Edwina Cook, Betty Drake; Belinda El liott, Betty Nielson; Nada Ow ens, Mardelia Miller; Patsy Farrel, Mary Lou Hall; O'Brien, Bob Rueter; Keith Garland, Bob Hall; Harvey Smith, John Lind hart; Mrs. Dana. Marilvn Thorns. The place was the Baxter liv ing room on a Friday night. The Baxter's were away from home and left "Victrola", the colored maid, as a chaperon for the party. This character was a fine "Mammy" type. Mr. Mid night was another character part well played by Jerry Backe meyer. . - Between acts entertainment was by . the boys quartet, com posed of Marshall Whittmore, Freddie Weisheit, Bob Rueter and Norman Brockhoff. The girls quartet sang. It was composed of Karen Hansen, Joyce Miller, Raylene Miller, and Iva Kay Irons. The princi pal, Mrs. Ruth Godbey, accom panied both, groups. Senior students were ushers and serves refreshments fol lowing, the play. Elmwood Pre-Thanksgiving A family pre-Thanksgiving dinner was given Sunday, Nov. 20, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kunz and family. Oth ers attending were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fleishman and family, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Althouse and family and Emil Holke. Some of the family were to spend Thanksgiving Day with other relatives "No Boys Allowed" .. ' ' 1 - i w t m " - T" jw y warn '"V .', A PI 4 4. 1 W . Yf in . y$' ' ': tit i i ! 1 f ' In costume here for their play, "No Boys Allowed," are the cast of the Elmwood junior class play. Members of the class who put on the play last Tuesday, were Jerry Backemeyer, Sharon Abrams, Dons Baler, Sharon Drake, Dick Thomas, Marshall Whit temore, Betty Drake, Betty Nielson, Mardelia Miller, Mary Lou Hall, Bob Rueter, Bob Hall, John Lindhart and Marilyn Thomas Photo by V. G. (Bud) Clements. Parent-Teachers Hold at Meeting A business meeting of the Elmwood P-TA was presided over by Mrs. Swain Nielson, the president. Secretary, Mrs. Eldon Menaennaii, read the minutes of last meeting. Supt. Clarence Soucheck gave a talk on the subject of school studies and activities, giving the assembly many details of hour necessary to accomplish the teaching schedules, plus the outside ac tivities such as the junior class play, telling numbers of hours required of pupil as well as teachers to produce the play; for supervision of the hot lunch program and many difficulties which constantly confront the teachers. A motion was made for P-TA president to appoint a commit tee to co-ordinate with the stu dent council representatives to work out a code of ethics of teen-age driving and other mat ters affecting school activities. G. W. Churchill showed some Alaska pictures which he had taken during his over two years residence there. He also had with him his Siberian White Dog, "Cliquot" which was seen in some of the pictures. Mrs. Elbert Miller reported on the house cleaning day at the Community Building, which was under the chairmanship of Chet Boremeier. Also mentioned was the need for the girls dress ing room. Coffee and cookies were serv ed by the hospitality committee. Mrs. Robert Bornemier, Mrs. S. L. Clements, Mrs. Harold Wilken and Mrs. Edgar Boremeier. Elmwood Visitors of Mrs. Minnie Rosen- koetter last Monday, Nov. 21, were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buell of Murdock, Abducted I "s 1 1' I I'"'-"! " v !'.) I ) V ;-) !,: I- f.V L rl I 'No Boys Allowed" but out goes a girl in the Elmwood jun ior play that is Jerry Backe meyer, playing-"Mr. Midnight," abducts Edwina Cook, played by Betty .Drake. Photo by V. Q, (Bud) Clements. Elmwood , . The Quick Turnover Deal means Every day is Christmas at your Ford Dealer's We're out for big volume and we 7 play Santa to get it. 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Dial 287 If You're Interested in an Used Truck Be Sure to See Your Ford Dealer Althouse Birthday ; Friday evening Nov. 18 there was a celebration of the births day of Lloyd Althouse at thei family home. Others at the par' ty were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kunz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Fleishman and mailv. Emil HnU ke, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Althouse and family. On Monday evening, Nov 21. the same family group met at the home of Joe Kunz to help celebrate : his birthday. . . ' ' Elmwood Mrs. WLson Howe of Alvo vi--sited Miss Anna Nickel at the home of Mrs.1 Emily Gonzales, where she is convalescing. . Mrs. Bernice Boremeier of Murdock was also a caller. She is a niece, Mr. and Mrs. William Bornemier visited hereon Tuesday, Nov. 22. They are neighbors. A former coach of Elmwood high school was visiting in town on Thanksgiving Day. He is Wm. Mickelson. With him was his wife Betty. They were pres ent at the Thanksgiving service. Mrs. Rodney K. Whittmore, seventh and eighth grade tea cher, was taken ill Tuesday, Nov. 22. Mrs. Dorothy Miller is teach ing in her place. Elmwood Flies from Alaska Mrs. G. W. (Mary) Churchill left Valdez, Alaska Saturday, Nov. 19, arriving in .Lincoln, Monday morning. Her husband and son, Steve, were already here, and met her in Lincoln and taking here to her to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Creamer, with whom Steven has been living since last summer, when they visited the Churchiirs in Alaska. , The Churchill family have returned to the states after two years. He was employed by the U. S. gov ernment as an engineer on a road building project. Elmwood Mrs. Edmond Volts arrived Tuesday, Nov, 22, to visit with her aunt and uncle. Mr." and Mrs. Ralph Greene. She will spend several days here. The Center Club met Nov. 18 at the home of Mrs. Eric Char ling, with full attendance of the membership. Mrs. Ray Parsell, president, conducted a business meeting. 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