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Elmwood News: Ted HcaSB installed! Head Of Pcarerat-Tecflcheir O ELMWOOD (Special) The April meeting oi the Parents Teachers Association was held at the Community building, Wednesday, before the opening of the Musical Festival. Mrs. Swain Nielson, President for past year was ill and unable to be present. Mrs. Eldon Men denhall, the secretary presided and acted as Installing Officer. This was the only business of the P-T. A. The officers installed were: President, Ted Hall; vice-pres ident, Luther Gcdbey; secretary, Mrs. Harold Wlken; treasurer, Mrs. Donald Hollenbeck. There was a large crowd pres ent, and as the Installing Officer asked all the P-T. A. members and friends to stand as the oath was given, all stood; and they First Aid to Ailing Watches Cr Clocks Our precision repairs will restore your watch or clock to accurate, de pendable duty. Prompt service, reasonable prices. 1 JEWELRY GROVE MEMBER In Performance At Daytona, Ford won the Manu facturer's Trophy for best all around performance. And Ford's 225-h.p. engine smashed 30 world records at Kingman, Ariz. Truly, Ford goes first! mm: -'for ' . The way a Ford performs, the way it saves, the way it pro tects you, go hand-in-hand with the way it looks and lasts. Ford's look was inspired by America's most exciting car, the Thunderbird. Its rugged K-bar frame and carefully-built body tnVe it the endurance and reliability traditional with Ford. These are the facts behind Ford's reputation as the car that's worth more when you buy it . . . worth more when you sell it, too! Come in and let us show youl Washington Ave. & 8th Street too pledged their support to the newly installed officers. The president, Ted Hall thank ed the P-T. A. for the honor conferred upon him and pledged his best efforts, with the support of all present, to serve the in terest of the P-T. A. All are looking forward- to a year of progress and accom plishments for the good of the organization. Funeral Held For Ed Jumper ELMWOOD (Special) On April 8th the funeral of Ed Jumper, a-former Elmwood res ident, was held at the mortu ary in Ashland. He died April 6 in an Omaha hospital. He was a past master of Can opy Lodge 209 F. & A.M. Elm wood. His wife, Edith Jumper, survives him. She is a past matron of Ideal Chapter, Elm wood. He was a member of First Congregational Church of Weep ing Water. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Edward, Jr., of Lincoln, a daughter, Mrs. Earl Sanders of Lincoln, and a brother, James, of Murdock. Eight grandchil dren also survive. Pallbearers were William Cook, Clarence Wills, Del Lacey, John Kraeger, Ralph Keekler and Charles Ayres. Frank Mills of Polk was the soloist. Mr. Mills was accom panied by his wife. He sang "Abide with Me" and "Down the Valley." The Congregation al minister of Ashland conduct ed the services. A number of Elmwood resi dents attended the funeral. K Plattsmouth, Nebraska Abstracts of Title "Title Insurance" THOMAS WALLING CO. In looks, Ford oroes First I In Safety The editors of "Motor Trend" voted Ford's Lifeguard Design "the top car advance" of 1956. It's a whole family of safety features to help protect you from injury in case of accident. PLATTSMOUTH Plattsmouth, Nebraska Creat TV, Ford Theatre, Channel 3, 8:30 Thursday. ryp Lysabeth Nielson Named Alternate For Girls State ELMWOOD (Special) Miss Mardelle Miller, is being spon sored by the American Legion Auxiliary to attend Girls State Alternate, Lysabeth Nielson, Wabash, was elected. Monday's issue of the Journal gave the accomplishments of Mardelle Miller, and since this selection is made on scholarship basis, Lysabeth Nielson also had the qualifications. She is a National Honor Society member; and the Pep Club cheer leader in the Elmwood High School. Her interest in music is evi denced by her activities in large and small group singing. She is a member of her church choir In the Cass County government, served as superintendant o f schools; president of the Union Youth Fellowship, and active in the M.Y.F., being a past presi dent of same. She is also a mem ber of the Fairview Farmer ettes. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Swain Nielson, Wabash. Odd Fellows Hold Banquet Monday Night ELMWOOD (Special) A banquet of the International Or der of Odd Fellows was served by the Rebekah Lodge of Elm wood, at the Community Build ing, Monday. A ham dinner was enjoyed by 85, composed of five lodges. Rep resented were Weeping Water, Nehawka, Avoca, Louisville and Elmwood lodges. Distinguished guests were the Grand State Of ficers. Guy Clements was Toastmas ter. Responses from other lodges given by Henry Davis, Louis ville; R. L. Kinton, Weeping Wa- too, Ford's out front with styling that only In Economy In the Mobilgas Economy Run, a Ford V-8 won over all cars in its class. It carried more weight with greater gasoline economy per pound than any competitive car . . . "sixes" as well as "eights"! H MOTOR if TREND K I FORD V- World's Largest - MO TOUS THE PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL PAGE EIGHT Monday, April 16, 1956 ter; Fay Jose, Nehawka; Albert Sillt Avoca and George Buell, Elmwood. Lodge was opened in the I. O. O. F. Hall with Elmwood Of ficers filling their stations. Grand State Officers greeted were Grand Master, Paul James; Deputy Master, Ed Vance; Grand Secretary, Or ville Birch and Grand Warden, Oscar Eber. A 50 year Jewel was given to Howard Capwell, now living in Lincoln, but still an Elmwood member. Presentation was made by Grand Master, Paul James. After the meeting, refresh ments were served, by a com mittee. Elmwood Calendar And News Briefs April 19, Thursday, American Legion meets, 8 p.m., G. A. R Hall. April 19, Thursday, Blue Bird Extension Club meets, 2 p.m., home of Minnie Kunz. April 18, Wednesday, E. U. B Youth Fellowship meets at the church. 7:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keck ler of Weeping Water, attended the funeral services for Edward Jumper in Ashland, April 8. Mrs. Greene's family and the Jump er family were long time friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gerbel ing, University place, daughters Sandra and Carol were Sunday visitors at the Gerbeling and Plybon home. April 4th was Mrs. Plybon's birthday and they brought her a large birthday cake decorated in pink roses. Every year this is their custom to honor her birthday. The Rev. and Mrs. N. F. Horn made a trip to Arapahoe the week of April 9th. Accompany ing them was Mrs. Rhoda Earnst. The Horn's have a new home which they are improving in Arapahoe and he planned to do some Spring planting. They will move there when he retires from the Christian Church o f Elmwood, the last of June. Mrs. Earnst is still living at the home of the Rev. and Mrs. Horn. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Miller have been bedfast and. under a doctor's care the past week. He is able to be out some but she is still confined to her home. the Thunderbird could inspire Selling Eight Dial 287 8 Confined to Bed Mrs. George (Emily) Hall was taken to Bryan Memorial Hos pital on Tuesday afternoon. It was thought she might have a virus pneumonia, and the doctor wanted her to have care. The twins of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Clements have been ill with the measles the past week. Their precautions with Gress in keeping them apart when he had the measles, did not prevent the twins from taking them. They are improved. The Lions Club dinner, Tues day was served in the Parlors of the Christian Church, by the ladies of the Council. The Spe cial International Representa tive of the Lions Steve Holcomb, was present, also 12 members from Millard. Plans were discussed for a regular meeting place in the future. It is hoped that all Lions will plan to come to future meetings. Notice will be given of time and place. Is Recovering Harry Tolhurst, Raymond, a former Elmwood resident, enter ed St. Elizabeth Hospital Mon day and underwent surgery Tuesday morning. He is report ed as recovering very satisfac torily. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Parsell at- Ad effective thru Wed., April 18th. We reserve the right to limit &. i ii ii n i mm i MX tended a birthday dinner April 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. ' Erwin Albert, Louisville, honor ing the birthdays of Kay Albert, and Harold Striker. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Robb re turned April 2 from a ten day. trip to Colorado. On their way they stopped at Cambridge and visited Mrs. Noel Tyson, then drove to Aurora, Colo, to visit their daughter, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Bussell and family. They also drove to Eaton, Colo, and visited Floyd Tyson, and Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Brown, and arrived one day in advance of the snow storm which struck in the western part of the State. Too III to Attend Richard Pratt is reported as having been too ill to attend the I.O.O.F Banquet, where he was to have been the Toastmaster. He has been suffering from a virus infection but is much im proved after the doctor's atten tion. Mrs. Pratt was ill the week before, but is reported as feel ing well at present. Mrs. Ida Murphin, Wabash had surgery in Bryan Memorial Hospital, Tuesday morning. Her condition is reported as very satisfactory. Nylon filament yarn prices slashed 10 to 22 per cent. At U GROUND BEEF Selected Cuts of Choice Beef PADC II lip IT Top Frost Fresh Frozen UlxAl L- JIUIVL Concentrated, 6-oz. Cans - ORANGE JUICE IZZtZL. 2 12-oz. Can 35c Ml PI CTC Whole Kernel Golden ID LlZ I J Corn, 12-oz. Vacuum Cans APPLE JUICE recl A DP IffTQ Cay,ord Qua!". Whole, in Al lIVJ I J Heavy Syrup, Large No. Zy2 Can 3 for 79c MIXED FRUITS X"SS' Syrup, Large No. 2y Can 3 for 79c PURPLE PLUMS ST. 9 17-oz. 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Production and consumption of newsprint in this country in February set new records for the month. The combined output of United States and Canadian mills for the month totaled 645, 128 tons, nine per cent above the total for February, 1955. Consumption in the United States for the month was exti mated at 523,365 tons, a gain of 8.9 per cent over February of last year. For Your Food Dollar Journal Want Ads Pay asshegfre Plattsmouth Last Times Mon. & Tues., April 16-17 IIIU.0HWW, 6 pi' Hilarious comedy based on the ritous Broadway stage hit! Als Cartoon and News Wed. & Thurs., Apr. 18 & 19 Betty Grable with Marg and Gawer Champion in "THREE FOR THE SHOW" The year's gayest song and dance show . . . full of laughs and cheers! An all technicolor Cinemascope wonder show! Also Comedy and Novelty Night Shows 7:00 & 9:00 3 DS. 1 Q RC for fo, 35c rC for 4 for n 0"7C - 27c c for 3 3 19c for45c 49c inc QC O as? 3': m