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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAG; FOUR Section B Thursday, February 23, 1956 s WEEPING WATER Mrs. Lewis Baker Phone 182 C. W. Association Woman's Association of the Congregational church met Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 8, at the church. The Rev. Bauman opened the meeting with a prayer after which the president, Mrs. Stanley- Wood, conducted a business meeting. Mrs. Tom Akeson had an in spirational devotional period, emphasizing the importance of hands and pointed out how fre quently they are referred to in the scriptures and their work in Christian living. Mrs. Homer Jameson gave an interesting and informative les son on the various divisions and groups of women's work in the Congregational denomination. A large number of ladies were served refreshments by the fol lowing committee: Mrs. William Newham, Mrs. Harold Blaikie, Mrs. Leonard Doty, Mrs. Anton Nielsen, Miss Margaret Ranney, Mrs. H. C. Wilkensen, Mrs. Clar ence Norris, Mrs. E. G. Steck ley and Miss Ruth Hart. Weeping Water Sr. Paul's Aid St. Paul Lutheran Ladies Aid of Weeping Water entertained the Immanual Lutheran Ladies Aid of Louisville at a tea on Wednesday, Feb. 8, at the St. Paul Lutheran church. About 55 women were wel comed by the president, Mrs. Melvin Bickford. The Rev. Melvin Meyer gave an opening prayer. Mrs. Harold Krecklow was chairman of the program com mittee. Mrs. Merle Ragoss ac companied by Mrs. Earl Puis, sang "The Holy City." Mrs. Earl Horton of Elmwood gave a book review on "The Greatest Faith Ever Known." The program closed with the group singing. A small red mail box, with red ribbons streaming from it, centered the serving table. At the end of each ribbon were various sizes of hearts on which was written various Bible verses pertaining to love. On either side of the mail box crystal candelabra with red and white candles were placed. The dec orations were done by Mrs. Ar thur Meeske, Mrs. Melvin Bick ford and Mrs. Kenneth Dokter using the Valentine Day theme. Cake, ice cream, nuts and mints were served. Tea and coffee were poured by Mrs. M. H. Meyer and Mrs. Phyllis Mil ler. Mrs. Fred Holt, Mrs. Wal ter Kassube, Mrs. Melvin Thorns and Mrs. Alvin Horn were hos tesses for the afternoon. Weein Water - Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mather and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Mather of Fort Calhoun; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman, Mrs. Ed Van Horn, Ray Freeman of Weeping Water and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Freeman of Avoca were callers on Mrs. Ed Free man Sunday. Mrs. Freeman had been ill but is feeling better now. Weeping Water Be Her Best Club The Better Best Extension club met Friday, Feb. 10 at the home of Mrs. Frank Hunt with Mrs. Lee Stratton as co-hostess. Mrs. Ethel Hermann, president, conducted the business meeting. Thirteen members answered roll call by naming her favorite pie. Mrs. William Heebner and Mrs. Francis Hunt gave the second part of the lesson, "Sewing Old and New Fabrics." Each mem ber brought their old Christ mas cards for the secretary to send to Dr. Lord's hospital in Omaha. This is one of the club's annual projects. Mrs. Kenneth Dokter will be hostess and Mrs. Herbert Rohr danz co-hostess of the March meeting. Weeping Water W.S.C.S. Meets Regular meeting of the W.S. C.S. of the Methodist church was Tuesday afternoon alter the members served the Cass Otoe National Farm Loan ban quet at noon. A total of 272 were served. Members voted to pay $100 on the church budget. Mrs. Elvira Bussell gave facts concerning individual mission ary work. She also conducted devotions. Mrs. Ethel Ratnour had as her subject, "Labor Union Or ganizations," bringing out thoughts of advantages and dis advantages of unions. Mrs. Francis Thoren was in charge of the birthday table which was decorated with red and white valentine hearts and heart-shaped nut cups. Those present at the table were Mrs. John Norris, Mrs. Herman Weg ener and .Mrs. Arthur Wiles. The hostess served refresh ments. Weeping Water Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Lewis-Baker, Sandy and Randy accompanied Mrs. Don Urwin of Louisville to Lincoln where they visited Mrs. Mildred Sturdavent at St. Elizabeth's hospital. Mrs. Sturdavent had major surgery on her back a week ago. She is a sister to Mrs. Urwin. Weeping Water Friends Give Benefit Dinner The Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce and residents of the Weeping Water area held a covered dish dinner "Tuesday evening of last week at the Cass County Agricultural Auditorium for the Laurence Erhart fam ily who recently lost their home and all their personal belong ings irt a fire. , About 100 per sons attended. Gifts of cash and many items too numerous to mention were presented to the Erharts. Later in the week many friends and relatives pitched in with trucks and a tractor and aided in cleaning up what was left from the fire. Fifteen men in all participated in this clean up. At the present the Erharts are staying with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Erhart near Wabash. 4 1 t ', ' v - -fa 44 X ysfe. i. a The religious film, "The Unfinished Task," will be shown at First Lutheran Church, Plattsmouth, and at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Weeping Water, on Sunday, March 4. The principal ob jective of this dramatic film presentation is to portray the power of God's Word together with the courageous testimony and sacri ficial consecration of members of a Christian family in softening the heart of a strong willed, and for a time, obstinate father. A goodly portion of the film unfolds in a mission village in New Guinea. Playing the role of the hard to convince father, is Motion Picture Actor Ray Collins. First Lutheran will show the film at morning worship service, 10:30 a. m. St. Paul's will show the film at 7:30 p. m. An invitation to all interested to attend is extended. THE STORE" in Cass County for Men and Boys O JOHNSONIAN SHOES O SAMSONITE LUGGAGE O ARROW SHIRTS WEMBLEY TIES O INTERWOVEN SOX O CHAMP & RESISTOL HATS O CURLEE SUITS MEN'S WEAR Don't Miss "The Miracle Fabric Show" Thursday, March 1 10 A.M. 2 P.M. IN THE NEW DEMONSTRATION ROOM AT CONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER S.C.W.F. Meets, Senior group of C. W. F. met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ralph Lindsey. Mrs. Leo Christensen, group chairman, conducted a business meeting. The secretary, Mrs. Mable Breckenridge, had roll call and read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. John Rieke. Mrs. Henry Irons and Mrs. Edith Wiles were guests. Mrs. S. H. Harmon accompanied the singing of hymns. Mrs. Cyrus Livingston had charge of devotions and Mrs. " Charles Freeman led in prayer. Mrs. Arnold Upton had the mission ary lesson. A special collection was taken for the "Week of Compassion." The meeting clos ed with the Fellowship prayer. Mrs. S. H. Harmon and Mrs. Henry Irons sang "Ivory Pal aces," accompanied at the pi ano by Mrs. Henry Knaup. The hostess, Mrs. Ralph Lindsey, served refreshments. Weeping Water Ruth Circle Twenty-one members were present at the monthly meeting of the Ruth Circle of the Meth odist church Thursday at the church. Mrs. Francis Thoren presided over the meeting. Mrs. Kenneth Wiles gave the devotions and Mrs. Phillip Dwinell the lesson. Miss Pearl Schultz sang. The group voted to give $50 toward the church budget. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Clarence Schrhadeke and Mrs. Francis Thoren. Weeping Water Mrs. Lewis Baker, Sandy and Randy, visited in Louisville Fri day with Mrs. Don Urwin. In the afternoon they visited with a former classmate of Mrs. Bak er, Mrs. Charles Quinnet, of Plattsmouth, who is ' staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs August .Funke, while recuperat ing from an operation. Anoth er classmate, Mrs. Darrel Reed, was also visiting there that aft ernoon. Mrs. Edgar Burgen' entered Bryan Memorial hospital at Lin coln last week and had surgery on Friday morning. Mrs. J. E. Renner had sur gery Monday morning at Uni versity hospital in Omaha. Both would appreciate hearing from friends. Weeping Water Whitford-Sr rouse Mrs. Ed Van Horn and chil dren attended a four o'clock wedding Saturday at St. Paul's Methodist church in Lincoln. A cousin of Mrs. Van Horn, Miss Beverly Whitford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jim Whitford of Dearborn, Mich., was married to A2c Lyle C. Strouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Strouse. A reception was held at the home of the bride's grandmother, Mrs. Ben Thompson. The bride's parents and sister, Diane, flew back to Lincoln from Dearborn to attend the wedding. Weeping Water Jr. C. W. F. Meets The Junior Christian Woman's Fellowship met Thursday, Feb 15, with Mrs. Ed Van Horn Eight members and one visitor Mrs. Darlene Fulton, were pres ent. Mrs. Lynn Rothe conduct ed a business meeting. The group sang followed by a pray er. A poem was read by Mrs. Leon Bond. Missionary service project was presented by Mrs. William Kleeme. The group voted to purchase some school supplies to send to Indianapolis from where .they will be distributed , to the proper places. Mrs. Leon "Bond and Mrs. Ralph Hyde are on this committee. Mrs. Maurice Hammons led the devotions. Mrs. William Kleeme read the scripture. Mrs. Ed Van Horn read the "Mas ter's Hand" followed by group singing. The Fellowship prayer follow ed by the lesson "The Rock of Rif er" by Mrs. Kleeme closed the afternoon. The hostess served lunch. Weeping Water Mrs. Stanley Schroeder and Janet, Mrs. William Kleeme, Mrs. Maurice Hammons and Mrs. Ed Van Horn accompanied Mrs. Lynn Rothe to Lincoln Wednesday where they shopped. They were celebrating the birth days of Mrs. Kleeme, Mrs. Van Horn and Mrs. Schroeder. Dinner guests Friday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaup and Roberta were Mrs. Charles Seba and Ervin Rodenberg of Drummond, Okla., Mr. and Mrs. William Knaup of Murdock and Mrs. August Klemrne. Sunday guests at the Henry Knaup home were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ehlers and Sharon of Avoca and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kofoid. Mr. Kofoid is . the minister of the local Christian church. Capital News (Continued from Page 2)-- Sponsors of the legislation, pas sed by the 1955 Legislature, pre dicted an annual return of about $400Ji00.-.. - The money goes to the ' per manent school fund for invest ment. Interest on the invest ment will be distributed to the public schools. Elmer Watkins, assistant di rector -of agriculture, has charge of the severance tax office, lo cated in the State Agriculture- Department. Ramsey Quits . -., The director, of the State Aeronautics Department, James Ramsey, now is with the Fed eral Civil Defense organization. Ramsey resigned last week after eight and a half years in his $7,950-per year post. The air chief was instrumental in development of Nebraska's airport program into one of the finer ones in the country. Ramsey said he left "with a great deal of Tegret. My interest still is in aviation and I hope to continue in that field." The director said his greatest satisfaction during his term has been to see the general develop ment of aviation in the state. Now, - he said, Nebraska has more lighted airports than most other states and more beacon lights than any state. Also, he said, Nebraska oper ates the only complete radio navigational-weather system in the nation. The state, he said, has attracted national attention with its hangar construction pro gram. Under this, hangars are built at municipal airports by the state, then sold reasonably to cities. And, Ramsey added, the state has developed more airports under the federal airport pro gram than all states except two. 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