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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SIX Thursday, February 2, 1956 7 Cass County 4-H Leaders Attend Training Conference t r X, I Karen Kalasek Mr. and Mrs. John Kalasek of Plattsmouth announce the en gagement of their daughter, Miss Karen to Rolland Cooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper, Weeping Water, Nebr. Miss Kalasek graduated from Plattsmouth high school with the class of 1953, and is now em ployed with an insurance com pany in Omaha. Mr. Cooper graduated from the Nehawka high school with the class of!. 1950, and served two years in the Navy. He Lj employed in Plattsmouth. A "spring wedding is planned. BART SCANLAN ATTENDS DES MOINES MEETING DES MOINES, la. Bart Scanlan, Maytag dealer in Plattsmouth, heard Iowa Gover nor Leo Hoegh and Fred May tag II, president of The Maytag Company, Newton, Iowa, speak at a meeting in Des Moines Jan. 24 of the top Maytag dealers in Iowa and bordering cities in Ne braska, South Dakota, Minne sota and Wisconsin. exclusive at ) Feldhousens for that big show of affection valentine hearts Better than words ... a Russell Stover "Heart" tells her you love her! Beautiful red foil heart packed with a pound of delicious Assorted Chocolates ... $1.85 Many other "Hearts" 75c to $6.50 . . . gleaming red foils, beautiful red or pink satins with flower corsages. v ; r ;X 3o6A Sieves assorted chocolates The one gift everybody loves on Valentine's Day . . . the finest, freshest chocolates you can buy! $1.35 lib. box - LINCOLN Seven Cass coun--, ty 4-H leaders were among the : 350 men and women in atten dance at the annual 4-H Lead er Training Conference held in Lincoln January 25-23. This was the third training conference to be held in the state during the past month. Scottsbluff and Norfolk were hosts to leaders from Western and North-eastern Nebraska. Activities ranging from group discussions to workshop sessions were a part of the training re ceived by the leaders. Discus sions centered around club man agement problems, parent par ticipation and health and , safe ty programs for 4-H clubs. Extension specialists from the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture, directed the I leaders in their workshop sub ject matter sessions. The spec ialists brought leaders up to date on project materials in animal husbandry, home living, foods, clothing, tractor, dairy, and rural electrification. Two persons, prominent on the national 4-H scene, were highlighted speakers of the con ference. Miss Fern Shipley, as sociate leader of 4-H Clubs and YMW with the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture and Ty Thompson, service director of the citizen's group, National Committee on 4-H Club Work, spoke on subjects of leadership techniques. Other speakers dur ing the conference were: Don ald Novotny, 1955 International Farm Youth Exchange Dele gate to India: Elton Lux, state extension leader of finance and personnel; Bill Lutes, extension safety specialist; Helen Becker, extension health education spec ialist; and W. V. Lambert, dean of the College of Agriculture. Leaders attending the confer ence from Cass county this year were Sterling Ingwerson, Platts mouth; Richard Harmon, Weep ing Water; Mrs. Albert Bose, Avoca; Mrs. Clarence Stohl man, Louisville; Mrs. John Johnson, Greenwood; Mrs. Har old Kellogg, Ashland; Mrs. Eu- ' gene Domingo. $2.60 21b. box A , 4 Golden wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hrasky, fortland, Ore., was observed recently with a reception at their home, attended by some 65 friends. Anton Hrasky and Anna Bar bara Grebe were married Dec. 20, 1905, in Platts mouth. They moved to Mitchell in 1917 where they farmed until going to Portland to live in By Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Steube moved to Lincoln Saturday where Mr. Steube will enter school at the University of Ne braska. He was discharged from the Army at Texarkana, Tex., Jan. 19. Mrs. Steube is the for mer Sally Gaines. Mr. and Mrs. Bob - Ray and four children of Neligh, Nebr. were here last week attending funeral services for Emma Jane Dill. Mrs. Ray is the former Mary Helen DM. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Redden and family were guests Sunday eve ning at the Rose Redden home in Nehawka. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Newton and Jeanine, Mrs. Vesta Clark were guests Sunday at the Glen Rutledge home in Nehawka. x Mrs. Leon Meisinger entered St. Catherine's hospital, Oma ha, Tuesday, and ha,d surgery Wednesday morning, at 9. Ernest Giles returned Satur day evening from Plattsburg, N. Y. where he attended funeral services for his mother. Word has been received here that Mr. and Mrs. Gomer Wor than have bought a house at 406 Grandview Drive, Loveland, Colo. Ron Schneider is a guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Schneider this week from the University of Nebraska. Mid Term examinations are in pro gress at the school. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Peterson and family and Mrs. Rose Feter son were Friday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Johnson and 5 family. Guests at the Ralph Brown home in Louisville Sunday for dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Gochenour, Sr., and Carol and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Go chenour, Jr. Mrs. James Bulin has been ill at the family home; is improved at this time, but remains under the doctors care. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Nielsen entertained Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hansell at dinner, Tuesday eve ning, honoring Mrs. Hansell on her birthday anniversary. Stuart Nielsen, student at at Ames, Iowa was a weekend guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nielsen. . , Mrs. George Fornoff who fell and broke her hip Sunday is in room 316 at the St. Catherine's hospital, Omaha. She is getting along as well as can be expected. ' . v Friends of Mrs. Richard Go chenour gathered at the Clar ence Nesson home in Louisville Sunday for a shower honoring the recent bride. Walter "Stub" Tritsch return ed to his home in Plattsmouth after being a patient at the St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City since Jan. 4. Janice Caldwell arrived at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Caldwell Monday eve ning. She will remain here until Sunday afternoon. 4. ' . . . .: Margaret Dingman Phone 241 Roger Hild, is spending a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hild during mid term at the University of Ne braska. . Mrs. R. A. Bates, a recent hos pital patient for a check up is at the home of her niece, Mrs. Joe Manasek, Omaha. Gregory Morehead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Morehead, re turned to his home Tuesday from the St. Catherine's hospit al, where he had his appendix removed. '' Mrs. John4 J. Toman returned to her home Wednesday. She has been a patient at the St. Joseph hospital, Omaha, for observa tion and treatment. , Mr. and1 Mrs. Newton Sullivan were " in Lincoln Wednesday1 bringing their daughter, Bar bara and her guest from the Un iversity, home with them. Craig and Larry Smith twin, sons of Mr..' and Mrs. George Smith, are keeping each other company during their illness at home. Craig has the chicken pox and Larry the flu. New Bluebird Croup Organize A newly organized Bluebird group met at the home of Deb bie and Dottie Woster, Jan. 31, and have chosen the name of Chirping Bluebirds. Mrs. J. Ho ward Davis, vice-president of Omaha Council of Campfire Girls was present to organize the group. The following officers were elected: president, Carol Long; secretary, Susan Evers;. treasur er, Harriett Brown; Debbie and Dottie Woster will serve on the program committee. Mrs. Clem Woster will be leader, assisted by Mrs. Forrest Carper and Mrs. Howard Long, sponsor. The members are Debbie and Dottie Woster; Carol Long, Kar la Harold; Candy Carper; Har riett Bown; Susan Evers and Mary Schuetz. A Bluebird song was learned. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Clem Woster. Susan Evers, Secretary. Williamson To Missouri College Darrell Williamson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Williamson has entered and is living at the dor mitory at Northwest Missouri State college. He has had one year there, and" will be taking a business course. Friday evening his parents en tertained some 25 guests at the 40 & 8 club rooms in honor of his birthday. After visiting here over the weekend, he re turned to his studies at Missouri. Youth Fellowship Sledding. Party The Youth Fellowship of the Presbyterian church held a sled ding party on First Avenue, Wednesday evening. Sledding sponsors were Mrs. Towner Liv ingston and Barbara Sullivan. After the slide, the group of 20 were treated to hot chocolate and yum-burgers at the church fellowship room. Assisting with the serving wrere Mrs. Vivian Wehrbein, Mrs. Virginia Bulin and Mrs. Margaret Dunham. 'Hi I ... s i jr - s - - . 5- C-f ..N 'I 1934. Mr. Hrasky did sheet metal work and is now retired. The Hrasky's are the parents of five children: sons, George G. and Howard C, and daughters, Mrs. Robert E. Miller, Mrs. Harry H. SollS and Mrs. rPalle Nielsen. There are 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Clara Grebe, his sister, lives at Plattsmouth. Rex Coen who recently suffer ed a bad fall and had both legs broken, has entered a Harlan, Iowa hospital to have one cast changed. Mrs. Coen is the for mer . Mary Ellen Woster of Plattsmouth. Allen Fairfield underwent an appendectomy at St. Joseph hos pital, Omaha, today at eleven a.m. K Mrs. Frank Rebal has received word from her daughter, Mrs. Jim Doody that she arrived in Japan by plane, Friday, Jan. 20. The plane being six hours late. Mrs. Doody joined her husband, Lt. Doody, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Doody, who was recently assigned to duties in Japan. Mrs. Marie Richards received birthday- greetings by ' phone from her daughter, Mrs. Robert Aim of Biloxi, Miss. Sgt. and Mrs. Aim have been stationed in Bil oxi for the past three years, where is a supervisor in elec tronics. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Loper were ! evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Art Toman Tuesday evening. Holy Rosary Altar Society The Altar Society of the Holy Rosary church met at the church hall, Wednesday eve ning. Mrs. Camille Svoboda pre sided at fhe meeting. Reports wrere given by the committee. It was voted to give $5.00 to the March of Dimes. A rummage sale will be given in March. Games were played following the business meeting, and prizes were awarded. Hostesses Mrs. Delores Frazer, Mrs. Helen Svoboda, Mrs. Grace Meisinger and Mrs. Dorothy Pil ny served refreshments. Son v To Mr. and Mrs. Iva Bomberg, at the Methodist hospital, Oma has, Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1956. He has been named Stephen Michael, weighing 8 lbs., 11 Vz oz. Grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tinus Bomberg, Mrs. Leighton Ballinger, Richard Rhoades. Ma ternal great grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Rhoades; Paternal great grandparent, Mrs. John Alexen. SMALL BUSINESS The prediction that 1956 will see a further rise in earnings by small manufacturers has been made by Wendell B. Barnes, Small Business Administrator. He said Jiie competitive position of small business has been strengthened and "the extreme ly low rate of business failures is also a good sign for the fu ture." A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 35 cents Elinor Fidler Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Dill and Joan at Lincoln. Gary and Kent Davis of Lin coln spent Wednesday through Sunday with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Streight. Mrs. S. A. Ahlstrand returned home "Thursday evening after spending two weeks with her sis ter, Mrs. E. H. Palmquist, a"t Longmont, Colo., and other rel atives at Denver. Mr. and Mrs. James Wisz mann and family spent Friday evening visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Sieckmann at Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. V. D. Livers visited Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Livers and Mrs. Jennie Livers at Ashland. Mrs. Jennie Livers fell down a few flight of steps and sprained her knee. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dill and Janice, Mrs. V. D. - Livers and Mr. and Mrs. Jess Fidler, Elaine and Elinor attended open instal lation of the Order of the Rain bow for Girls at the Masonic Hall at Ashland Thursday eve nine. Miss Elinor Fidler was in stalled as worthy advisor and Miss Janice Dill was installed treasurer. . Dave Campbell is ill with the flu and under a doctor's care. Mrs. Chester Campbell and Mrs. Ray Preston of Elmwood are helping Mrs. Campbell care for her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haswell of Wabash spent Friday after noon with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carnicle. Bill Carnicle of St. Paul, Nebr., was a Sunday vis itor. Marvin Sutton of near Mur dock called at the Tom Carnicle home Saturday. Miss Edna Wagner of Geneva spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thiessen. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lackey and boys of Fremont were Sunday dinner guests. Mr. and Mrs. James Wisz mann and children spent Sat urday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Haswell and fam ily at Blair. Mr. and Mrs. F. Jx Knecht were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr, and Mrs. Wm. Rosen crans, Tom and Jack, in honor of Tommy's birthday. Miss Elaine Fidler of Doane College at Crete spent Thursday overnight with her parents, Mr. I Farmers Union Co-operative Ass7n. Elmwood, Nebraska At the Close of Business December 31, 1955 ASSETS CURRENT: Cash On Hand Cash In Bank Accounts Receivable Gov. Storage r Handling Inventory TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS INVESTMENTS FIXED ASSETS: Building & Facilities-Cost Less, Reserve For Depr. BOOK VALUE TOTAL ASSETS DIRECT: Social Security Withholding Tax Notes Payable - B & C Co. TOTAL DIRECT LIABILITIES DEFERRED: Patronage Refunds MEMBERS' EQUITY: Capital Stock Reserve For Bad Debts Surplus 1955 Net Savings TOTAL MEMBERS' EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES The Farmers Union Co-Operative Association is YOUR Business. Your continued patronage and support means more profit for YOU. GENE D. GUILFORD, Manager Kg and Mrs. J. D. Fidler and Eli nor. Friday she participated in Career Day at Ashland high school as a representative of Doane College along with the dean, John X. Jamrich. Mrs. Larry Carnicle spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. S. F. Morris. Other visitors were Mrs. Lynn Scott of Lincoln and Mrs. Ed Morris of Ashland. Miss Donna Parrish, Miss Jan ice Dill, Miss Elinor Fidler, and Miss Marilyn Cox attended the annual youth banquet held at the American Lutheran church Sunday evening. Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Knecht were Mrs. Sadie Shrader and Gerald of Nehawka. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wagner and children of Ashland were Sat urday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rosencrans and sons. .Thursday evening visitors at the Larry Carnicle home were Mr. and Mrs. Don Morris and son of Albion and Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Morris of Ashland. REMEMBER . . . Feldhousen's 9rh NOW Saturday, Feb. 4, 10 p. m This Is a Sale YOU Won7t Want to Miss . . . THE GREATEST DRUG SALE OF THE SEASON! $ave on Every Day Needs at Financial Statement OF $ 1,407.25 7,340.34 3,553.43 6,600.08 7,493.62 $55,483.76 26,331.01 LIABILITIES Tax $ 22.00 39.40 14,172.20 $15 980.00 252. 1 1 23,068.18 4,932.46 Bridal Shower A miscellaneous bridal shower was given for Mrs. Gordon Thiessen at the home of Mn. Val Ewing Monday evening. Bingo was played and after Mrs. Theissen opened her many gifts, lunch was served. Miss Elinor Fidler won the prize. Mrs. Thiessen is the former Miss Betty Jo Lisle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Lisle of Louisville and wras married to Gordon Theissen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Thiessen of South Bend, Jan. 15. 4-H BUSY IIOMEMAKERS The Busy Homemakers met at the home of Mary Ann Lockman January 14, at 1:30. Demonstrations were given by Geraldene and Deloris Bond on "Apple Crisp." Another demon stration on "Ambrosia" by Nancy Tilson and Sandy Abel. Refresh ments were served by Mrs. Lockman. The next meeting will be at Sharon Kiser's Febr. 11 at 1:30. "W.V.W...Wiy ON UNTIL BSC 1DRUGS $26,394.72 3,019.04 29,152.75 $58,566.51 $14,233.60 $ ' 100.16 44,232.75 $58,566.51