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fpifUl Iujuu JV ALL- 100 Livibility Guaranteed for First 10 Days Chicks Available Every Tuesday in in STMT 0 y lb SI IGES - SPRIN D, MEB E(f3Y RASfCA - Top Value Stamps given with all chicks until ' February 24 YOU MUST BRING THIS COUPON WITH YOU! Good only until February 24 -i l i L I l I j ELMWOOD Correspondent Mrs. Dudley Leavirt Feb. 20, E. U. B. Youth Fel lowship meets with Martha Ann Stolz as hostess in evening. P.T.A. meets at 8 p m. at high .school with Founder's Day tea. Mrs. Earl Horton will review the book, "Good Morning, Miss Dove' Feb. 21, Blue Bird extension club meets at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Ruth Monning. Lions Club meets, 7 p.m. Elms Cafe. Elmwooil Mernie Kampman was home on Sunday with her family, the Rev. and Mrs. T. H. Kampman and Beth. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Creamer REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. entertained at dinner Wednes day evening, Feb 8, for Wm. Atchison, who showed slides of pictures he took when in Alaska. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Gerald (Bill) Churchill and son, Steve. Some slides of Mr. Churchill's were also shown. Miss Lila Oehlerking spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oehlerking and Junior. She also called on her grandmother, Mrs. Minnie Rosenkoetter, driving her home for the visit. Elmwcod 52nd Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Orval Gerbeling honored her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hardnock of Alvo, on their 52nd wedding anniversary Sunday, Feb. 5. They were guests at a family dinner. Others present were Mr and Mrs. El lis Mickle, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mickle and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Nickel of Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nickel and son, Darrell and Mr. and Mrs. James John son, Jimmie, of Lincoln. All the immediate family were able to attend except Mr. and Mrs. Gerbeling's daughter, Gwen and their son-in-law, Bill Graham. He is in the Air Force stationed in Missouri, where they make their home. Elmwood Ally Richardson (Mickey) is now serving in the U.S. Navy in the Philippine Islands. He reports the weather there as too warm for comfort. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Rich ardson, El Monte, Calif. Buying a car? MY BANK PLAH.MAY SAVE YOU $1Q0 on financing a:;d AUTO INSURANCE J. McMillian Before you buy that car, just tell me on the phone the total costs of the car, the financing and the insurance. Within five minutes I'll call you back and tell you what it will cost you to buy, finance, and insure the same car through my Bank Plan. Chances are, for exactly the same deal, it'll be $100 less! I know it's hard to believa but it's worth a phone call, isn't it? There is no obligation ST ATI FARM 1104 3rd Ave. It pays to know your STATE FARM Agent James F. McMillian Dial 3928 ruff 1 mm Greet news . . a new end better way to apply crop - producing food to every plant. Can't clog, stick or bridge in the drill or planter . made possible by in tensive research and thorough study. We have the formula you need on hand. Stop in soon! ELMWOOD SOIL BUILDERS Elmwood Nebr. I C : H W. S. W. S. Meeting The Women's Society of World Service of the Elmwood Evan gelical United Brethern church met on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the church for a devotional and business meeting. Mrs. Charles Bornemeier had charge of the devotions. Mrs. J. T. Jocken at the piano Mrs. Minnie Rosenkoetter had charge of the study, reviewing part of the book, "This Revolu tionary Faith". Topic: "What does it mean io be Hungry?" February emphasis is prayer. Mrs Joe Kunz presided at a business session. March meeting will have devotions by Mrs. Har lan Kunz; study by Miss Viola Bornemeier. Hostesses will be Mrs. Minnie Rosenkoetter and Mrs. Walter Oeh:erking. Murdock and Elmwood churches will observe the World Day of Prayer on Feb. 17, at the Elmwood .Christian church at 2 p.m. The Rev. and Mrs. Elton P. Garrison, missionaries from Japan, will be at the E. U. B church the evening of Feb. 17 giving the high lights of their work in Japan. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Harvey Backemeyer and Mrs. John Stolz. Elmwood Clements Visit Dr. John H. (Harry) Clements and wife, Ann, arrived Friday evening, Feb. 10, at the home of his cousin, Guy Clement, where they were guests over the weekend. They live in Juneau, Alaska, where he is associated with another physician in a hos pital and clinic. They flew to Seattle and from there went to Detroit, Mich., where they bought a new automobile, and drove to Rockester, Minn., to visit Dr. Betty Clements, who is on the staff of the Mayo Clinic. Then they drove to Elm wood. They reported some icy roads enroute. Mr. and Mrs. Sanford L. Clements entertained for them Saturday evening dinner, t o which all of the Clements were invited Those present were, be sides the honored guests, Mr and Mrs. Guy Clements, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Clements, Lincoln and Mrs. V. G. (Bud) Clements, Orley and Miss Alma Clements. Monday morning, Dr. and Mrs. John H. Clements left for Omaha where he expected to spend several days at a clinic. From Omaha they expected to go to California where they will visit Mrs. Clements' relatives before returning to Juneau. They report the weather there as having been at the coldest this winter so far as 4 degrees above zero. Elmwood W. S. C. S. Meets Elmwood Church Women's Society of Christian Service met in the Fellowship room of the Methodist church the afternoon of Feb. 10, with 35 attending. The vice - president, Mrs. Blanche Kuehn, presided in the absence of the president, Mrs. G. R. Eveland. Devotions were given by Mrs.. Boyd Clements with Mrs. Syd Moore at the piano for singing. "The World's Laborer, Worthy of his Hire" was the theme of the lesson which wras given by Mrs. Gail McDonald with the pastor, Dr. Bert L Story, add ing some statistic. Secretary Emily Gonzales read minutes of last meeting and the treasurer, Mrs. Emmett Cook gave a report. Courtesy committee report wras given by the chairman, Mrs. Frank Buell. Mrs. Harry Lannin reported on youth work. Mrs. Nettie Mendenhall read an article on value of reading. Mrs. Sanford Clements, chair man of Status of Women, told of the work of Dr. Georgia Harkness of the Pacific School of Religion as a Methodist. Mrs. Ted Hall gave a report on two meetings of the Chil dren's Society of Christian Ser vice. Mrs. Gail McDonald gave a report of missionary work. Secretary of Promotion, Mrs. Dudley Leavitt, read a letter from the Conference secretary of promotion, Mrs. Paul Sugden, reminding us the third quarter of the year closes with Feb ruary. Names of the members who have birthdays in February were read. Mrs. Anna Beck and Mrs. Nellie Patton were the only ones present. Mrs. Earl Horton completed a book review. Mention was made about a Bess Streeter Aldrich Day for Nebraska on her birthday, Feb. 17. Guests were Mrs. James Mills of Murdock and Mrs Ed Mil ler. Hostesses for refreshments were Mrs. Harry Arnold, Mrs. Fred Pratt, Mrs. Ray Fentiman, Mrs. Richard Pratt, Mrs. Elbert Miller, Mrs. Helen Schneider and Mrs. Robert Clark. Elmwood Sunday School Party Sunday school teachers of the junior department of the E.U.B. church in Elmwood, with Mrs. Lester Rosenow, superintendent co-operated in planning a Val entine party for the Sunday School pupils Sunday evening Feb. 12 About 45 were present. They were shown slides of nature with a poem interspers ed. Then there were the slides taken at Christmas time of the J "Living Christmas Tree", by Jr. Oehlerking. They were espe cially interested when they could find their pictures on the slides. Afterwards, cup cakes, and ice cream were served, with a Valentine for each child. All of the teachers co-operated. Center Club held a January meeting at the home of Mrs. Harlan Kunz. President Marga ret Parsell called the meeting to order. Seven members an swered roll call. After a busi ness meeting a few games were played. A lunch was served by the hostess. February meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Elmer Hall, Friday, Feb. 17. S u p t. and Mrs. Clarence Souchek spent the weekend vis iting her mother and other rel atives in DeWeese, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Horn, of Bellevue visited his parents, the Rev. and Mrs. N. F. Horn, Sunday afternoon and evening, Feb. 12. Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Ben nis drove his mother, Mrs. R. M. Dennis, and her sister, Mrs Clara Zurbrumm, to Bellevue for the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Race. She is the daughter of Mrs. Dennis. They also visited writh Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Dennis, who drove them home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Dennis then visited her parents, Mr. and M r s. Charles Finley, before returning to Bellevue. Sydney Moore has had three heart attacks within the last two weeks, while not too severe, yet he has been restricted in his activities. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller re cently sold their home in Lin coln and gave possession of same on Feb. 1. They are vis iting Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Moore until they can get pos session of their home in Elm wTood. They recently purchased Mrs. Ed Earnst residence and plan to do some work before moving there. Mrs. Earnst is still at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. N. F. Horn where she has been since returning from the hospit al recently. AV0CA Mrs. Henry Maseman Correspondent BOND SALES The Treasury Department has reported that Americans pur chased $5,368,000,000 of .U. S. Government bonds in 1955. This was a peacetime record. Rev. and Mrs. Val Johnson, Pawnee City, announce the birth of their fifth son, He was born two w7eeks ago and has been named David Clynton. Donald Straub, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Straub, and Miss Jeannie Lutz both seniors at St. Bernard's Academy were crowned king and queen at a Valentine dance at St. Mary's Parish Nebraska City Friday evening. Mrs. Harry Hermann and son have moved into Avoca with her father George Sudman. Mr. , and Mrs. William Kepler entertained the West Pinochle club Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ruhge, Mrs. John Stubbendick, Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom, Mrs. Har ry Michle. Mrs. Ralph Beccard, Lincoln, spent several days at the Mikle home last week. To Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Mil ler,. Elmwood, a daughter, Febr. 3 at Syracuse Hospital. She is the former Alice Noel. The Rev. F. Hefner, Syracuse, suffered a heart attack and was taken to Syracuse hospital Fri day, evening. Mrs. Robert Hall strom was over to be with her father Thursday evening. j Avoca . ; .. Housewarming A surprise house warming was held for Mrs. Bryan Seegal and Chrystal Friday afternoon. Pres ent were Mrs. Joseph Aesch bacher, Mrs. Joe Behrns, Mrs. Oscar Zimmerer, Joe and Mary Ann, Mrs. Genevive Zimmerer, Mrs!' John Mohr, Mrs. John Stubbendick, Mrs. Henry Dank leff, Miss Matilda Madsen, Mrs. Elvin Emshoff Snellen and Johnna Mae, Mrs. Henry Mase man. A picture was presented Mrs. Seegal as a gift of these neighbors. Avoca The Rev. Joseph Oeschbach er attended the Nebraska Coun cil of churches Ministers Con vocation at Grace Methodist church, Lincoln, several days last week. Attending the 45th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young Wednesday were Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sill, Mrs. Nancy Carsten, Mrs. Martha and Dena Ruge, Mrs. Lois Tefft, Mr. and Mrs. Will Baier, Mrs. Bryan Seegal, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ruhge, Mrs. Caroline Marquardt and Mrs. Ernest Ems hoff, Mrs. Henry Maseman. Mrs. Young is the former Martha Spriegal, daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. Spriegal, well known here. Mr. Young, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Young, formerly of Avoca. Avoca Woman's Fellowship W o m e n s Fellowship met Thursday in the church parlors with the officers, Mrs. Earl Free man, Miss Bertha Neumeister, Mrs. 3, H. F. Ruhge, Mrs. Elmer Hennings as hostesses. Mrs Hen ry Maseman led the devotional period on "Brotherhood." Avoca Those attending the Omar Ottens funeral Friday were Mr. and Mrs. John Lingle, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Rippe, Mr. and Mrs. John Lingle, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Louis Carsten, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Neumeister, Mrs. Martha Ruge. Walter Brody of Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. John Lingle, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dumke attend ed a meeting and banquet Wed nesday evening at an Omaha hotel. Sunday guests of Mrs. Bryan Seegal and Chrystal were Ernest Renter, Hamburg, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Renter and family, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Emshoff and daughters, Darroll and Derm Seegal. Avoca Holy Trinity Guild Holy Trinity Guild met Tues day with Mrs. Leo Schram. Fa ther McFadden was unable to attend. Reports were given by Mrs. Oscar Zimmerer and Mrs. Ralph Meyer. Plans were made for sponsoring a card party and lunch in-March. Avoca An adult class was confirmed Sunday by The Rev. Alvin Zie linger at First Lutheran church. They are the following: Junior Schick, Alfred Warlick, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Blakie, James Jen sen, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Miller, Roger Kasten, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cannora, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Dickman, Junior Schick and Stanley Miller. Mrs. J. H. F. Ruhge, Mrs. Lois Tefft, Mrs. Albert Sill, Mrs. Louis Ruhge met Friday and re wrote the constitution of the Goldenrod Garden Club. Avoca Homemaker 4-H The Avoca Homemakers 4-H club met with Kristy and Nan cy Kepler, Due to the absence of the President, Gearldine Wal ters, the vice-president, was in charge. Roll call was naming a cereal or a utensil used in bak ing. Sharon Stubbendick dem onstrated poached eggs and Kristy Kepler creamed dried beef. Games were played and Mrs.. Kepler served a lunch. Paula Ludwig, newrs reporter. Avoca' Benefit Schdeuled A polio, Heart and Cancer benefit will be held at the Guild Hall Feb. 25. bake sale, white elephant sale and a lunch will be from 2-5 p.m. in the evening, a car party and lunch will start at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are 75 cents. Donations will be appreciated for these worthy causes. Avoca Mrs. Edward Nelsen honored her husband Saturday evening at a 6 o'clock supper. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. John Wolph Mr. and Mrs. James Jen sen Mr. and Mrs. Ted Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Jen sen. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Mercer and children, Kearney, spent the weekend here with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ruhge and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ott, Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Rughe THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, February 16. 1956 Section C PAGE THREE were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Linhardt Saturday evening. Henry Smith has been spend ing much time with his mother, Mrs. Henry Smith, Sr., at Weep ing Water. His mother had a stroke several weeks ago. Mrs. Martha Ruge entertain ed the Neighborhood Club at supper Tuesday evening. They later played cards. Prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ruhge, Mr. and Mrs. William Dettmer, John Mohr, John Emshoff. Mr. and Mrs: John Lingle, Sr., attended a card party at the Earl Chaffelle home at Nebras ka City Thursday evening. Avoca Chicken Pox News cases of chicken pox are Robert and James Hallstrom, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rippe, Judy Mohr, Bonita Johnson. PAYS $696 FOR JUNK Roanoke, Va. Every month for the past 29 years, Pitzer Transfer Company received a $2 check from a man in Balti more for storage of goods. Re cently, a man identified himself to an official of the Company and asked to see the goods. They were stored in two small chests and contained some tools for an old model car and some relics of World War I, gas mask, a uniform and some moths. The owner asked the company to throw them away. Total storage charge $696. 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Meisinger, Mayor of the City of Platts mouth do hereby proclaim the week of 19, February 1956, as "Operation Sign-Up" Week in Plattsmouth and do strongly urge all eligible young men to visit their Navy Recruiting Station to discover for themselves what they can do to further their education while serving their city, state, and country. Given under by hand and seal of the City of Plattsmouth this 16th day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty six. . p IT3 - lllltilll I HHti