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i m if w imi ri THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, April 26, 1956 Plattsmouth Ladies Attend American Legion Convention Mrs. L. E. Etradley of Green wood was elected County Chah man and Mrs. Ann Neumeister of Nehawka Vice Chairman at the Cass County Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary which met in the Legion Hall in Louisville Friday evening. Co-Chairman, Mrs. Ethel Strabel of Elmwood conducted the business meeting. The colors were- advanced by Louisville; prayer by Union; Pledge of Al legiance by Plattsmouth; Star Spangled Banner, Nehawka and Preamble by Weeping Water. The Welcome was given by Mrs. Ann Zastera president of Miss Kalasek Honored With Bridal Shower WEEPING WATER (Special) Miss Karen Kalasek of Platts mouth was guest of honor at a vegetable and fruit shower Sat urday at the Clifford Cooper home near Weeping Water. Mrs. Clayton Cooper and Mrs. Nor man Urwin were hostesses. Forty-two guests came from Chadron, Omaha, Lincoln, Plattsmouth and Eagle. The color scheme of pink, and white included a wishing well in the center of the table. Ricky and Debbie Cooper brought the gifts to the bride-to-be in their wagon. Games were played with Mrs. Ray Mayfield and Karen Kalasek winning the prizes. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. The cake was decorated to carry out the color scheme. Tiny wheel barrows were used as nut cups. Church Women Met At Wetenkamp Home Ths Women's Society of World Service of the Evangelical United Brethren Church of My nard met at the home of Mrs. Art Wetenkamp, Friday. Mrs. Chester Wiles presented the lesson. - . It was decided to hold a joint meeting May 17 with the Broth erhood of the church. n .... k.-.nt it a . Boy I spent Career Day at Schrcincr Drug. They arc getting ready for their big an-nua! M ALL NEXT WEEK You should sec the stock of hundreds of items that will go on sale during this event take a tip from ME don't miss this sale, it'll be a humdinger. HERMAN WEBER - Dial 24 1 ' - - ; - - the Louisville Unit. Response was given by M;s. L. E. Stradr ley ot Greenwood. A report of Mid Winter Con ference was given by the Dis trict President Mrs. Verla Gros se of Utica. Each Department Chairman made a few comments on their work. Reports were given by the presidents of all Units present. Mrs. Josephine Lamborn of Palrayr a,. District publicity chairman asked for all publicity be sent to her for her District Scrapbook. Mary McVicker gave the re port that District 12 is in top position for membership. First Vice -Commander Harry Decker of Ashland addressed the group. He was accompanied by Mr. Brinton of Elmwood, Coun ty Commander. Group singing was led by Mrs. Emma Nutzman of Nehawka. Two boys from the Louisville i High School gave two solos. Refreshments were served by the Louisville Unit. Attending from Plattsmouth were Mrs. Don Warga, Mrs. Helen Woolcott, Mrs. DeForest Perry, Mrs. Lloyd Fitch and Mrs. Sophia Wolever. Bobby Kizer Attends Circus, Has Birthday Bobby Kiser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kiser celebrated his seventh birthday on Thursday by attending the Shrine Circus in Omaha. Thos attending with him were his parents, his sister Sharon Kay and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bond Friday evening guests called for a birthday party. Those who came were his grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Belek; his aunt, Mrs. Mike Cixler -and daughters Rita Frances and Mary Margaret all of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bond, Shar on Kiser and his parents. The honored rceived many gifts. Mrs. L. W. Egenberger and Miss Laura Meisinger were in Omaha Wednesday on business. i Tired tMr'lia 1 liil Open House Sunday Honors Couple on 40th Anniversary Two hundred and thirty guests registered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger, Sunday, to honor the couple on their fortieth !wcdding anniver sary. Open house was held from two to six. Anna Henrich was married at the home of he. mother, the late Mrs. Mary Henrich at Plattsmouth to Mike Kaffenber- I ger, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam j Kaffenberger now deceased, of Cedar Creek on April 26, forty years ago. They moved to a farm of 160 acres 5 miles south of Plattsmouth known as the Telegraph Road where they still reside. Henry Kaffenberger, the only child of the honored couple lives on the same farm in separats quarters along with his wife and their three sons, Harold, Albert and Leonard. The daughter-in-law baked the four tier decorated wedding cake that served as the center piece. Colors used in the decora tions and refreshments were ru by and white. Besides the cake, individual ice cream molds, mints, nuts and doffee were served. Flowers decorated the room. Mr. and Mrs. Kaffenberger re ceived many gifts, cards and flowers Ruth Patton Hosts ; Ak-Sar-Ben Chapter Of Secretaries Here Dinner guests of Ruth Patton at the C. C. Wescott home re cently were six members of the Ak-Sar-Bsn Chapter of the Naj tional Secretaries Association. , The guests were all of Omaha and included , Thurma Hayes, Irene Larson, Helen Parilek, Mary Magitte, Margaret Hem ley and President Gertrude Mieheels. Navy Mothers Visit Hospital, Entertain A group of Plattsmouth Navy Mothers visited the Omaha Vet erans Hospital Tuesday evening. They sponsored a games party for the patients in the 'tuberculo sis ward. Prizes of canteen, books and cigarcts were given with a can asta set donated by Mrs. Helen Vroman as a special prize. 'While at the hospital the Plattsmouth ladies called on ESean Patton a patient at the hospital in another ward. These Navy mothers give their time and money in an ef fort to help in some small way to the hospitalized veterans. . The club is sponsoring a games party each month. Local Schools Plan Operetta for Friday Evening at 8 O'clock Columbian, First Ward and Wintersteen Schools will present the operetta, "The Enchanted Forest," at the- high school audi torium tomorrow night at 8 p.m. "The Enchanted Forest" is a fantasy about a little girl who is left alone in the forest. The woodsman who finds her ex plains that this is no ordinary forest it is enchanted. It is a story dream come true angels, dwarfs, squirrels, bunnies, cats," mice, sandmen and flowers live here not just imaginary crea tures as Susan finds out. ' The cast: Susan, Carol Thornton, 4th grade Columbian: Willy Woods man, Joe Bowen, 4th grade, First Ward; Beany, Gary Way, 1st grade, Columbian; Nutty, Bobby Loffer, 2nd grade, Colum bian; Gretel, Kay Harman, 4th grade, Wintersteen; Hansel, Kenneth Rhylander, 4th grade Columbian; Herald, Donald Dean, 4th grade, Wintersteen and Sylvester, Robert McAn drew, 2nd grade, First Ward. So with a song and a dance Wintersteen, Columbian and First Ward present "The En chanted Forest." Oakleaf Club Met With Mrs. R. Pay tor. The Oakleaf Extension Club met with Mrs. Ralph Payton Tuesday with Mrs. Wayne Dash er presiding. Roll call was taken by mem bers naming their favorite flower and contributing pennies to the friendship fund. The usual business procedure fol lowed. Mrs. Gardner v Hamilton led the singing "In the Garden." Mrs. Dasher reported on her trip to Lincoln, representing her club, as a guest of the Lincoln Womens' Division of the Cham ber of Commerce. The lesson on "Freezing Foods" was continued by Mrs. Ralph Payton and Mrs. Clar ence Akeson. Ladies of the club discussed their enjoyable time spent at the Homemakers' Day held re cently. A grab bag gift exchange was held. The hostess served a lunch at the close of the business and so cial meeting. - ' ; " v . ? V s ' x JA,(- nSv- Sfftsv IMrs. DeWayne Noell Pair Exchange Wedding Vows At Auburn Christian Church MURRAY (Special) Miss Gloria Gayle O'Harra and Mr. Dewayne Noell exchanged wed ding vows at an evening cere mony, April 14 in the First Chris tian Church of Auburn in the presence of 160 . guests. Giving the bride in marriage was her father, James O'Harra. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James O'Harra of Auburn; Mr. Noell's Parents are Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell of Murray. Down the aisles, white bows marked, the pews' and before an altar o4 white tapers in branch;! ea canaeiaDrum, - appointed o:h either side - by baskets of pink and white gladioli, Rev. Leo Ep person, pastor of the church, read the lines of the double ring ceremony. - Marvin Woster sang, accom panied by Miss Marilyn Slagle, organist who also ' played the wedding marches and prelude. - The bride appeared in a blueJ ballerina length gown of net and chantilly lace over taffeta. The moulded strapless bodice fea tured a trim of pleated net edg ed in a tiny ruffle and topped with a: lace shrug jacket. The bouffant skirt was styled with lace extending ever the hipline and scattered with lace motifs edged in tiny net ruffles. A matching blue coronet of tiny seed pearls held her circular scalloped veil of tulle. She car ried a white Bible marked with white roses, lily of the valley and stephanotis. Her only jewel ry was a strand of pears, a gift of the groom. Dixie Byrun of Excelsor Springs, Mo. served her sister as matron of honor. Her gown was of pink net over taffeta, bal lerina length. She wore a match ing bandeau of net and nylon braid and carried a colonial bou quet of daisies. Marsha Fuller and Lois Jean Annan, flower girls, wore pink taffeta embossed dresses and headbands of matching flowers. Marion Bartholomew of Beat rice was best man and ushers were Jim O'Harra, Roger Noell and Larry Fuller. The bride's mother wore a navy suit with matching acces Quick 'n Fun" For the Whole Family: Try it! By Margaret Dingman Journal Women's Editor Warm weather means it's "Quick n Fun" time in the kitchen time to spend less time around the pots and pans and more time enjoying the sunshine or the early evening air. You'll find your family will enjoy the light but nourishing lunches at suppertime the best. Dad will have extra time to water the lawn or hoe. in the garden, and the kids will have some after-supper-fun before bedtime. Mother, you could really go all out with paper plates and cups, they'll forgive you and be out of the, kitchen in. jig time. Such a Quick 'n Fun menu could include sizzling hot dogs roasted on the open fire, potato salad or chips, corn on the cob and relishes. For dessert why not have pudding (the prepared mix) with cookies or ice cream and cookies. The drink could be iced tea or milk. Another menu that is tasty, and does not call for an open fire is Onion Burgers. This can be prepared ahead of time, and just heated at the last moment while toasting the buns. Onion Burgers "... 1 pound ground Beef 1 can condensed onion soup 2 tablespoons flour or substitute tomato soup 8 buns,, toasted Brown meat in a - heavy skillet, stirring to separate meat clumps. Sprinkle flour over meat; stir until well mixed with meat. Add onion soup or tomato soup; cook until thoroughly heated and slightly thickened. Serve on hot toasted buns. This is enough "filling" for 8 sandwiches; garnish with pickle relish if desired. sories. The bridegroom's mother chose a light blue suit with accessories. Both ladies wore white and pink carnation cor sages.. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church parlors. Beverly O'Harra, sister of the bride, had charge of the guest book. Mrs. Harold Thomas poured. Mrs. John Fuller and Mrs. Harry Zurbrick served the three tiered fwedding cake. Mrs. Richard Moore, Carolyn Luttman and Marilyn Premer had charge of the gifts. ; The bride is a graduate, of Auburn High School and attend ed Peru State Teachers college the past three years where she has been prominent in musical circles, belonging to the Peru vian singers, college choir and song cycle composed of four soloists. She had the. lead in 'Sweethearts" an operetta giv en earlier this year. The groom is a graduate of Plattsmouth High School and is also at student at Peru College. For traveling, the bride,-wore a navy blue suit with white ac cessories and a corsage taken from her wedding bouquet. Guests attending the wedding from this vicinity were Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Hennings, Mr. and Mrs. Don Born, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Gregg, "Butch" Furse, Roger Hild, Mr. and Mrs. Les Hutchinson of Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell and son, Earl Lancaster, Ben Noell, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lancaster and family, Mr. and Mrs. Shel don Smith and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. George Nickels, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Todd and sons, Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Tyson, Mrs. Howard Younker, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Hoschar and Dana, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Farris and Mrs. Neva Read and daughters and Havely Sayers ail of Murray. Mr. and Mrs. George Griffin of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. George Reicke and Mr. and Mrs. Mel Todd and family of Union and John Blotzer and Be v. Har ris of Plattsmouth. A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 35 cents Time Offers Fun Mother and Daughter Banquet Announced The Dorcas Circle of the Methodist Church was enter tained Thursday afternoon in the home of Mrs. C. E. Shellen barger. Eighteen members re sponded to roll call. Announce ment was made of the mother and daughter banquet soon to be held and plans were made. Devotions by Mrs. Edgar Glaze were after Easter meditations, followed by prayer. Chairman, Mrs. M. M. Muncie, presiding at the business ses sion, thanked all who had in any way, helped to make the style show and April luncheon a success. Mrs. Muncie pre sented gifts to Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. H. B. Perry, Mrs. R C. Jahrig and Mrs. G. O. Schwenneker in appreciation of their work For the afternoon lesson, Mrs. J. B. Cook reviewed two chap ters of the study book, "This Revolutionary Faith." Refreshments were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Beverly Sutton and Mrs. Walter Rhoades. The May meeting will be a covered dish luncheon in the memorial room of the church. Columbian P-T.A. Installs Officers Mrs. R. W. Bernhardt was in stalled president of Columbian Parents - Teachers Association at their meeting held Tuesday. Other officers installed to serve for 1956-57 were Lloyd Fitch, vice president; Mrs. Robert Gall,' treasurer and Miss Mar ilynn Stoehr, secretary. A round of applause was given this year's president, Mr. Roy Sharp, for his efforts the past year. Following a discussion, it was voted to hava a photographer come and take group pictures ol all the grades. ' , 5 After the meeting was ad journed, M-Sgt. Harry Reed showed a iilm on nutrition titled "Hidden Hunger." Refreshments prepared b y Mrs. Richard Freel, Mrs. Elmer Kohout, Mrs. Carl Haith, Mrs. Everett Rozell, and Mrs. D. K. Rhoden were served at the close of the evening. Mrs. Forest Carper Elected President At Bowling Meet. The Plattsmouth W d m e h's. Bowling Association met at Mack's Kitchen Wednesday eve ning and elected Mrs. Forest Carper president for the 1956-57 season. Mrs. Carper succeeds Mrs. Clarence Cuthrell. Other officers elected for the oncoming year were vice-president, Carol Krejci and secre tary treasurer Mrs. James Mc Millian. Mrs. Howard Hirz retires as secretary treasurer and Airs. El mer Wurtele steps down from her post as vice president. The bowling fans discussed the City Tournament coming up next week and checked entries for the contest. Anyone wishing to take part in any of the events should contact Airs. Howard Hirz, phone 7909 or 223. V - v i Put an cud to cookinz failures villi automatic controlled heat, top of the range cooking . . . the new GAS miracle that makes every utensil automatic. Wilh this automatic GAS hunter you set it and forget it. No more hunting, scorching, or mcs?y hoil overs . . . foods cook just the way you want them. IVo more scouring of pots and pans . . . merely wash them in hot soapy water, rinse and dry them. Utensils stay as hrighl as when they were new. End eooking failures now with modern GAS controlled heat, top of the range cooking. See it tomorrow at the Gas Company or your favorite Gas Appliance Dealer. 10W 10W HEATS FOR 'T3GBIEM" FOODS ' White sauce without stirring Cocoa without bwil-cver Custard without a double boiler Bridal Shower Honors : Miss Lela Edmonds j NEHAWKA (Special) Miss Lela Edmonds was honored at miscellaneous bridal shower given Saturday afternoon at the Methodist Church. Mrs Elmer Stoll led the 75 guests in group singing. Guests were from Plattsmouth, Eagle, Nebraska City, Omaha and Mil ford. Mrs. Clyde Althouse, Eagle, and Mrs. Bob Long, Omaha, for mer classmates of Miss Edmonds, Elizabeth and Gerald Ackley and Catherine Hansen assisted with the gifts. Mrs. Gerald Ackley and Mrs. Allen Goff of Nebraska City served from a lace covered table with a centerpiece of spring flowers. Appointments and re freshments were in pink and white. Hostesses were Mrs. George Kime, Mrs. Will Ost, Miss Evelyn Wolph, Mrs. Christina Chappell, Mrs. Amelia Balfour and Mrs. F. O. Sand. Miss Edmonds and Air. Ed Hron of Omaha have set May 12 for their wedding date. I'.,, : i :J : ; T! y V. r if- Am j I f-r -rrf:h in i ! r-r:-;f u v,l I , I s r - -' r -. h . 4 . I i i l -iX' " r ft I : J LwSWmb im,mi . J .... i. ' & iiteul innmm inn ).. 3 I I j ! i i I was thrilled By. my, stay in the world of fashion, 'discovered the importance of good material plus proper tailoring. These two factors assure you of com plete satisfaction because they wear longer and they feel comfortable. I saw many racks of this high quality mer chandise at LADIES TOCCERY 4The Fashion Center of Cass County." LOIS CAPEN 3 ONLY Straw-Sarvis Wed Saturday Morning Jack E. Straw of Nebraska City and Beverly J. Sarvis of Sid ney, Iowa, were married Satur day morning at the Methodist parsonage, Plattsmouth. Rev. Erwin A. Kiel, local pas tor of the church, performed the marriage ceremony. Attending the couple were Mrs. Koneta Marion and Rich ard Marion, both of Nebraska City. Scouts of Den 5 Hike, Wiener Roast Cub Scout Den No. 5 with their leader, Mrs. LaVerne Lid dick and Mr. Liddick took a hike Saturday afternoon and had a wiener roast at Ferry Glenn along the Missouri River. Taking part in the hike to the river and through Wintersteen Hill were Alan and Tom Hansen, Steve Gold, Robert Kief, Mich ael and Peggy Liadick, Jim and Jack Eiting, Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Liddick and Bill and John ny Thompson. After the hike the group en joyed refreshments at the Dairy Queen. does so much... yet costs so little GAS I4li4 .