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News of Louisville: By Mrs. Elmore Saltmarsh Tel. 3011 LOUISVILLE (Special) Un der the able direction of Mrs. Ervin Albert, Louisville Red Cross safety chairman, 84 boys and girls of the town and sur rounding communities have re ceived swimming instructions at the state lakes during the past week. Clark Marshal of Avoca was the chief instructor and was assisted by Mrs. Albert and Miss Ann Marquardt of Avoca, Miss Mary Ann Wiesneth, Miss Merna Reichart and Miss Janice Siem sen and Jack White, all of Louisville. Of those taking the course, nine beginners passed, eight intermediates, live swimmers, five advanced swimmers, one Plattsmouth, Nebraska Abstracts cf Title "Title Insurance" THOMAS WALLING CO. mnuin win iui mn i ' ii n- ui ..ay 111 .i.njimiiiwipn S TTT ' mjm e -- ii M&J y. ' ' if f f J? I! yr.fy H : II V, -X . M " If SLACKS Fancy Rayons Wash 'n Wear 100 All Wool Tropicals All Colors and Patterns $5.50 and up mi We Cive S & smiths mews mm I'.i. 24th & Deer Park Blvd. ST junior life saving, and two sen- inr lifp snvinp- - . Members of the Volunteer Fire Department contracted the diving board for the swim mers use. Louisville Scouts Hold Big Carnival LOUISVILLE (Special) Un der direction of their leader, Mr. Glen Pankonin, the Boy Scouts of Louisville held a gi gantic carnival on the athletic field the afternpon of July 4th. Eighteen booths of varied stunts and skills were enjoyed. Promotion Sunday Held In Louisville LOUISVILLE (Special) On Sunday Promotion Sunday was observed at First Methodist Church in Louisville. Certificates were awarded to all the children who were pro moted and seventeen boys and girls who will be fourth graders, were presented Bibles. Hi Smart Stand-Out In Sport Shirts Dramatic use of con trasting color in hori zontal design tabs this shirt for style leader ship. Continental col- lar. Color choice. $J69 ii up v. in H Green Stamps Rummer Thanks to all our friends in the Plattsmouth area for their patronage and cooperation. We have moved to Omaha, 24th & Deer Park Boulevard WE DIDN'T FORGET . . We will continue to give free inspection and service on all new cars sold by us. Come up and see us We have 50 new and used cars for you to choose from. iC (S ii z i 0 Immanuel Lutheran Bible School Closes With Program LOUISVILLE (Special) With an enrollment of 82 children, Bible School closed June 22 after being in session the preceeding two weexs. Using as their theme "Gods Children Pray," films, songs and art work all brought about a better understanding of prayer and prayer consciousness. Pastor R. H. Nagler was sup ervisor with the following teach ing staff: Mrs. Lenora Ragoss, Mrs. Verla Schliefert, Mrs. Louella Katerzim, Mrs. Alma Heil, Mrs. Mamie Group, Miss Geraldine Schliefert. - Substitutes: Mrs. Former Greenwood Resident Passes Away at Windsor, Mo. By. Ruth Leadabrand (For Rose McDonald) GREENWOOD (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O'Rourke and family and Mrs. Rose McDon ald, and Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Tur ner of Omaha left Saturday to attend the funeral of Victor Jackson at Windsor, Mo. Mr. Jackson was a brother-in-law of Rose McDonald. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson lived in Greenwood for two years, going back to Wind sor eight years ago. Entertains WSCS Mrs. Vernice Johnson and Mrs. Ruth Leadabrand enter tained WSCS Grace Circle Tues day. Mrs. Helen Marolf had charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welton are spending the week with their son, Mr. and Mrs. George Wel ton of Colon. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Knolle and Neil of Sioux City spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Marvin. Carol Jane Knolle, who has been visiting her grand parents, returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. William Acker mann of Yankton, S. D., were Sunday overnight guests of the L. C. Marvins. Mrs. Frank Hurlbut spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hurlbut and family in Lincoln. Attend Wedding Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pilfold, Mrs. F. L. Comstock and William Kelly attended the wedding and reception of Mary Janet Wood cock to John T. Thomsen at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Lincoln Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hammer and family called on Mrs. Paul ine Hammer, Marie and Elvina Motor Omaha Francis Schliefert, and Mrs Lela Wendt. Assistants: Mrs. Joyce Gaebel, Mrs. Phyllis Brunkow, Miss Letha Brunkow, Mrs. Marie Stohlman, Miss Julie Johnson and Duane Arends. On Friday, a picnic was held with the staff and the many mothers who had seen that a lunch was served each day. Sunday the entire school and their teachers gave a program of songs accompanied by Miss Jeannine Schliefert at the organ. Pupils from three years of age through seniors partic ipated. Thursday evening. Mrs. Blanche Foster of Omaha visited several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. Orra McDon ald. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Gustaf son and sons of Waverly and Manse Elrod -were Sunday din ner guests at the Hardy Gust afson home. ' " Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wall of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wall of Eagle were Sunday vis itors at the Turley Wall home. Friday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Turley Wall were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brabham of Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. and Mrs. Shelley Jewel of Lincoln called on the Turley Walls Saturday evening. Vacationing Here Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jardine and sons of Grand Island are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Frank . Hurlbut while on their vacation. Eddie Peterson of Omaha spent last week at the home of his aunt and uncle, . Mr., and Mrs. Jack Wiles. Mrs. Bonnie Offenbacker and sons, Mrs. Alyce Osburn and Rodger and Mrs. Ruth Leada brand and sons had a picnic at Linoma Beach Friday after the boys completed their swimming course, courtesy of the Ashland American Legion. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Peterson and family of Omaha and Mr and Mrs. E. L. Knower of Omaha spent Friday night at the home of the Jack Wiles. .; LeRoy Knower is spending a week with Dick Wiles at the Jack Wiles home. Returns Home Mrs. Elsie Kelley came home Saturday to stay after a visit of three weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ray Johnston at Columbus. Mrs. N. E. Talcott and sister Mrs. Salley Iden, were Saturday afternoon visitors at the home of Mrs. Mabel Lambert. Miss Nancy Grass of Reseburg Ore., spent Saturday and Sun day with her cousin, Mrs. Jo Anne Welch. Mr. and Mrs. James Voehl and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Welch Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stevens and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wendel Stevens and family and Mrs. El ton Grass and girls of Reseburg Ore., were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Moore and girls. The occasion was Nancy Grass' 13th birthday. Mrs. H. W. Schuldt and sons. Allan and Jerry and Miss Bar bara Hatcher of Newport Richey, Fla., are visiting Mrs. Clara Pershing and other relatives this week. Jerry came to attend the Thomsen-Woodcock wedding. Ashland Soldier Completes Army Cooking Course FORT RILEY, Kans. Pvt. Rolland D. Beetison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight T. Beetison of Ashland, recently was grad uated from the Fifth Army Food Service School's eight week cooks course at Fort Riley, Kans. Beetison was trained to pre pare food on troop trains, in mess halls, on trucks and in the field. Beetison entered the Army In October 1955 and completed basic training at Fort Chaffee, Ark. He was stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., before arriving at Fort Riley. The 19 year-old soldier was graduated from Ashland High School in 1955. WHAT HAPPENED? Call 242 or 241 and tell your local Newspaper Plattsmouth THE PLATTSMOUTK JOURNAL PAGE EIGHT Section B Thursday, July 5, 1956 11 From This City Attend the Summer Courses at Omaha U Special To The Journal OMAHA Eleven Plattsmouth residents are attending first term summer sessions at the University of Omaha. The sec ond five-week session begins Monday, July 16. They are Mary W. Beverage, Dona Gene Brungardt, Janice Ann Caldwell, Mary Alice Had raba, Emma J. Holoubek, Arlene L. Kohout, Lucille F. McLean, Mabel J. Meisin, Mildred lone Newton, Helen Elizabeth Thim gan, and Ona Marie Thimgan. Summer school students are finding studying a real pleasure in the new $850,000 (air-condi tioned) Gene Eppley Library. Head librarian, . Ellen Lord, points out that the new library invited people to read. The university summer school enrollment for first term hit an all time high of 1,624 this sum mer. Homemakers Club Judges Cookies; lans for Picnic By Janice Meisinger 4-II Reporter The Seven Little Homemakers 4-H Club met June 23 at the home . of Janet and Susan Toteroit During the business meeting we made plans for a weiner roast and to attend a movie afterward. We judged rolled and pressed cookies made by the girls, and showed bur finished shirts and aprons. Mrs. Hubbell showed points to watch in making a blouse. A lunch was sefved by Mrs. Petereit and girls. get rid of this . . . i but don't make the mistakes of others A recent survey of potential fire hazards in homes in one of Nebraska's larger cities, disclosed that the most common and seri ous hazard was excessive use of extension cords, or cords in poor condition! This survey was made, on a voluntary basis, by the fire department in this particular city. 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