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Louisville Busy With School Works Mrs. Elmore Saltmarsh Tel. 3011 During the coming year, the foUo.ving members of the Louis yilla Senior class will compose ar-d edit the school paper; Edi tor, Myrna Leroy, Asst. Edi tor, Connie Woolhiser, Editorial case, Marlene Duerr, Page one, Marilyn Koop, Features, Connie ivoolniser, High School News, Patty Gess, Grade News, Law :, e Vovler-Jack Terryberry, Gossip, Margie Wiesneth-Swight Il.adfey. Sports, Janet Wright Tom Robbins, Blackmail, Mer r.a Reichart-Keith Addlemand, Barbara Bourelle, Advise to Love-lorn, Marylyn Koop-Dick Cuskman, Music, Dan Wild rick:. On the Annual, Marilyn Koop w:A be editor-in-chief, assisted by Janet Wright. The senior editor will be Connie Woolhiser ar.d elementary editor Merna Reichart. Margie Wiesneth will be activities editor, and sports will be written by Barbara Bourelle, Jack Terryberry, and Torn Robbins. Patty Gess will be business manager and Bar bara Bourelle artist. Myrna Le roy and Marlene Duerr will com pose the dedication. Work has already been started on the paper and the annual boosters are getting ready to solicit the townspeople for help. Mrs. Harry Sare of Omaha were united in marriage at 7:30 p. m. September 7 in Omaha. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Spirdler and will be at home at 1006 South 30th Ave nue in Omaha. A girl, Teressa Arm, was born September 9, to Mr. and Mrs. George Powles. The baby is wel comed by a brother and sister. On September 4, the fourth son, Jeffrey Wade, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Reed. Mrs. Edwin Group was in jured Thursday in a car col lision in Lincoln and was hos oitalized for a few days. Mr. Group and Mrs. Alma Heil, a passenger, were also bruised. Mrs. J. F. Zastera cf Platts mouth underwent surgery Wed nesday in Hastings. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Zastera, Jr., and children of Two Harbors, Minnesota, came to be here. Joe Jr., will work in the local drug store so that his father can be in Hastings. YOUTII FELLOWSHIP The United Youth Fellowship met Sunday evening September 9, at the EUB Church, with Dick Rueter, president, conduct ing the business meeting. De votions were by Bob Hall, who read the scripture. ( The lesson on, Prtparedness for Military Training, was presented by Myrl Backmeyer. Other mem bers read letters from service men who had just entered mili tary duty, showing their re actions. These were from a pre pared lesson, and afterwards, discussion was held. Recreation was in charge of Rogene Snyder, the chairman. Refreshment chairman was Mary Lou Hall. Refreshments were enjoyed in the church par lors by all attending. Richard Pratt also attended. News Reporter Mrs. Fredine Mrs. Lloyd Vogt; Music Lead er; Mrs. Chester irons. A lesson on furniture "Cos metics" was given by Mrs. My nard Rippe and Mrs. Herbert Oehlerking. The next meeting will be October 16, and be held with Mrs. Gene Guilford at her home. On Monday evening a large crowd of school parents and teachers gathered in the old ?chool building for the first PTA meeting of the year. Fol lowing a clever get-acquainted panic participated in by all, the meeting was called to order by the president, Glen Pankonin. Devotions were given by Mrs. Ervin Albert and the program of a vocal number, by Marilyn Koop and saxaphone solo by Ronnie Hutchinson were intro- j ciuced by Mrs. Clarence Stohl ' man, program chairman. Mrs. Annie Stiffler, chairman of the membership committee an ; nounced that the membership ! drive would be conducted by the various rooms with prizes going to the grades with the best parent participation. To begin their fall season, members of the Junior Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. Annette Fitzpatrick for a de lightful cooperative luncheon on Wednesday, September 12, with MYs. Irene Johnson, Mrs. Sue Pankonin and Mrs. Margie Mc Ciun assisting Mrs. Fitzpatrick with the hospitalities. Follow ing the luncheon, a most in teresting and informative pro gram on cake decorating was fiiven by Mrs. Mary Davis of Omaha. Mrs. Davis illustrated her talk by decorating a clown cake and a hot cake in a most charming manner. Mrs. Martha Bradenburg, president, conduct ed the business meeting and plans were made for the coun ty Federated convention to be held here October 3. It was an nounced by Mrs Lavina Stohl man, ways and means chair man, that the park fense is just about completed and plans were made to sell Christmas cards as a money making plan. The eight girls who are mem bers of the Happy Helpers 4-H Club, under direction of their leader. Mrs. Ervin Albert, held their Achievement program at the home of Mrs. Anton Johnson, Wednesday evening, September 12. Their mothers were guests and enjoyed the program given J by the girls. Ruth Ann Spriek and Janey Head demonstrated pattern fitting and Anita Little and Nancy Johnson gave a dem onstration on room beautifica tion. Sybil Saltmarsh illustrated correct table setting and Joyce Barnes and Mary Biggs made butterscotch pudding. Delightful refreshments were served by the girls. On Sunday. September 9, Miss Norma Addleman, daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. Roy Addleman and John M. Hammons, son of Charles Hammons, all of Louis ville, were married at Weeping Water. Miss Kay Brown, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Roy Jardine and Ronald Sare, son of Mr. and Sever Aids In New Building At Elmwood Mrs. Dudley Leavitt Tel. 42447 September 28, Tuesday, 2 p. m. Blue Bird Extension Club mtets at the home of Mrs. Emily Gon zales. September 20, Thursday, 8 p. m. American Legion meets, GAR Hall. COTTAGE HOMEMAKERS The Cottage Homemakers Ex tension club met with Mrs. Harry Brockhoff for the Septem ber meeting. The president, Mrs. Mynard Rippe conducted the business meeting. She opened with reading a. poem "If You." Roll call was answered with a Bible verse. Seven members and two visitors were present. After the regular business, the "Election of Officers" for the coming year with the following results : President, Mrs. Herbert Oeh lerking, Vice-President; Mrs. Watson Jones, Secretary, treas urer, Mrs. Harry Brodkhoff. says she enjoys watching the robins on the window sill, and could touch them if it were not for the glass. The other day it did rain some, and she watch ed from her bed. It was' her habit to watch her bird bath when she lived in Elmwood, and she loved and provided for them in winter. She sends her greetings to, all her friends, and will enjoy letters, which should be sent to her in care of W. M. Earnst, Route 4, Mt. Vernon, Wash. Hp and his sister, Ethel, live to gether, and have lived in Wash ington 19 years, and she writes this has been the driest yea,rJ since they lived there. The sum mer has been cool and pleas ant and she writes that her aunt Rhoda said many times she was thankful she was there where it was cool and pleasant. Kept waiting for warmer weath er to wear summer dresses. Local DAR To Attend District Meet THE P L ATTS MOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Monday, September 17, 1956 PAGE FIVE Former Resident Dies In California RHONDA EARNST WRITES Several letters recieved from Mrs. Rhoda Earnst from Mt. Vernon, Wash., tells how much she enjoys her niece and neph ew, and the climate there. She has been there three months, and says she is so contented. She misses her many friends in Nebraska and often thinks of them. Bjit to be near to someone who is your own rela tive is comforting, especially when one is not well. Three weeks ago it was neces sary for her to be taken to the hospital for treatment. She re mained there on week, and now is in a nursing home, called Rest Haven, in Mt. Vernon where she has good care, and professional services which the niece could not provide. It is only two and a half miles from the niece and nephew, and they see and visit with her every day. Rhoda says she always en joys sleeping when it rains, and has been wishing for rain, but Wash., has had very little this past summer, which is very unusual. Her bed is in front of a large picture window, and she Say, "I Read it in The Journal" Visitors At Plunkett Home Visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Plunkett near Weeping Water ' were their daughter, Rosalie and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Conger and Jan of Davenport, Iowa, PFC Marvin Conger of San Francisco, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Deubler of Lin coln, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Plun kett, Sr., of Nehawka and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heigl of San Bernadino, California". (Special) The Plattsmouth Fontenelle Chapter will partici pate in an annual meeting Tues-j tives state day, September 18, of District 18 ,of the Nebraska Society, Revolution. : t The meeting will be at the D. G. Kennedy home in Auburn, "with Ann Froissart Chapter as the hostess group. Mrs. Robert Majors of Peru is reseryatons chairman for a noon luncheon. Mrs. Clay Kennedy of Auburn is regent of the hostess chapter. Morning and afternoon work shop meetings will feature dis cussion of state and "national DAR objectives for the coming year. Registration is set for 10 a. m. Mrs. H. L. Blackledge of Kear ney, state regent, will preside, and other state officers will at tend. "Cherish and Maintain Amer ican Freedom" is the year's theme of the National Society of the DAR. Other chapters in District 8 are Otoe of Nebraska City, Rea-vis-Ashley, of Falls City and Jonathan Cass of Weeping Wat er. - ' . A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 35 cents Mrs. Frank L. Mary 83, for mer resident of Plattsmouth, died at Oakland, Calif., a few days ago, word received by rela- Mrs. Mary was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.. William Ne ville, pioneer residents,, of this city and spent 'her childhood and early womanhood 'in this city. ": ' She was married... -to Mr. Mary a leader in democratic party circles 'for a number of years, being secretary - to Governor Holcomb. Mi's1.' Mary was a cousin of Edward Kelly of this city and William Kelly of Manley. Historical Croup Will Have Display ! Martin Sporer, President of the Cass County Historical So ciety, has announced that there will be a display of Cass Coun ty historical objects in conjunc tion with the Corn and Flower Show which will be held in . the Hiatt Bldg., located on South 6th, between 1st Avenue and Main Street. This should be a highlight as the Historical Society is in the middle of a drive for funds to purchase a museum for its So ciety, here in Plattsmouth. All persons are urged to bring in any item of interest, Thurs day A. M. or P. M. Show cases will be available for all displays. Subscribe to The Journal Now! Say, "I Read it in The Journal" ST. JOHN'S CHURCH SERVINC CAFETERIA FRIDAY, SEPT. 21 STARTS AT 11 A. M. CHICKEN DINNER SAT., Sept. 22 STARTS AT 11 A. M. ST. JOHN'S HALL Main Street . . ', IS YOUR WATCHMAKING,; TIME Of If C Get your vcfcfi info ccli j.i to do the job you expect Bring it In and let our specialists' look it over. Reliable service is our watchword. And for new beauty, restyle your watch with a smart J(wJh watch band :a Grove Jewelry 505 Main Dial 228 Miss Alma Clements enter tained at a Coffee hour Wed nesday evening, guests were Mr. and Mrs.,- Boyd (Donna) Clem ents and family and Orley Clem ents. John Lehman, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Lehman, Grand Island, who is visiting the Boyd Clements ' children for a few days. Also Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Bud) Clements. Viola and Ed Bornemeier ac companied by Miss Grace Wood, Mrs. Frank Buell and Mrs. Emily Gonzales attended a Re publican rally at Plattsmouth on Tuesday. They also visited the Robert Ramge, private collec tion of museum pieces which he has acquired and has on display'. They also stopped at the old land mark, Young Cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Peter son have started their new home to be erected on East side of Second Street. They acquired the lots from Harry Marshall, which are located south of his home. It is noticeable the commence ment of building of homes, now that the Elmwood Sewer is be ing constructed. The object is to be prepared for the connec tion to sewer as soon as pos sible. One citizen has suggested that the Village Board erect strees signs, on the corners of people may locate the various places. The sewer contractor is using the town map for in stalling of sewer and no doubt other trades people will be looking for the homes for de liveries. We are fast growing out of the "Sleepy Village" cf seventy or more years ago. The Ladies Council of the Christian Church of Elmwood served lunch at the Elmwood Hardware location, Thursday, September 13, the day of the auction of the remaining stock and fixtures. Prof, and Mrs. Currin Shields and four children left Tuesday for their home in Los Angeles, after a ten day visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene. Prof. Shields is on the staff of the University of California at Los Angeles. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Find ley had as their visitors Sun day September 7, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Hillman of Maryville, Mo. They were entertained for dinner. Mrs. Hillman is Mr. Findley's sister. Mr. and Mrs. Clark Gonzales, and his father, John, and Mrs. Emily Gonzales accompanied Wm. Atchison Sunday, Sep tember 9th on a trip to Mal com, where the two women cal led and visited with Mrs. Fred Rudolph, a sister of Mrs. Emily Gonzales. Fred Rudolph went with the three men to visit Harry Tolhurst, at Raymond, Nebr. They report as finding him feeling very well. They re- i turned to Malcom and Mr. Atchison returned all to their homes m Elmwood. Mr. and. Mrs. Harold Rhoden and twins of Lincoln, were Sun day dinner guests of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rhoden. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Oehler king called on Albert Kunz, at the Plybon apartments, Sunday afternoon, September 9. Mrs. Emma Jewell, of Lincoln, died Sunday night, and funeral services were held in Havelock, Roper and Sons; Wednesday. She was the mother of Mrs. Ralph Creamer; and had been ill for a number of months. Dick Engles started laying the foundation to a new house, lo cated on the southwest corner of 2nd and "F" Streets, on property which was formerly owned by the late Ed Earnst. ifmt-m t ijitwi Mrt iwii-i t f tii-Wriiiiffifm iriiiW iwrnm nil riinnii romrnmraniiinMnim" wrmimw inn. - it in aam hi m in tiwihmm riiyiiwwiifnn- m i " " ' i iiiiTiiiimiiwimM i i -innn n imumimi nrrrinww miirrawnrii j i I jcl 1 W&ll Something New and Exciting, Different Every Day! 1 y'Kf If lXyf v PARADES, KALF & HOC SHOWS, KORN AND FARM SHOWS, FLOWER SHOWS, MARCHING BAND I 1 '-4&r? Y yrj& C CONTESTS, FREE GAMES, DANCES, FOOTBALL & MANY OTHER FINE ATTRACTIONS. I i'i ia? Sa!Sti lilt JBrj&K-- -. 'V. & 1; Fun For Everyone From 3 to 93 Thursday Sept. 20 Merchants Day MORNING SHOW 10:00 A. M., Calf and Hog Show Athletic Park 10:00 A. M. Corn and Ag Show Hiatt Bldg. 10:00 A. M. Hale's Show of Tomorrow Karnival 6:30 P. M.- 7:15 P. M.- 8:15 P. M.- EVENING SHOW -Marching Band Contest (Class B) Syracuse, Weeping Water, Sidney, Iowa. 4th and 6th on Main Street. -Merchants Parade Mile Long. Led by 1955 King and Queen. -Koronation Ceremony. Directed by Mrs. Dorothy Scott, Mrs. Virginia Schalk and Mrs. Maxine Bowman. 9:00 P. M. Reception Lions Building. Friday, Sept. 21 Farm & School Day MORNING SHOW 10:00 A. M. Calf judging show Show Ring at Ball Park. 10:00 A. M. Corn judging Korn Palace. AFTERNOON SHOW 1:30 P. M. Korn Kob Scramble' Prizes for all. 2:30 P. M. Pie eating contest by age groups. 3:30 P. M. Bike races 6th to 5th Streets. Tractor Rodeo 3rd, to 5th Streets. 4:00 P. M. King Korn Kingo -for young tt old. EVENING SHOW 6:30 P. M. Street Entertainment. 7:00 P. M. Kids, School and Farm Parade. 8:00 P. M. High School Football Game. At Ath letic Park. (Livestock Show at the half). 8:00 P. M. Variety Show at Platform. Saturday, Sept- 22 ! G. I. Day MORNING SHOW 10:00 A. M. Livestock Sale at the Plattsmouth Sale Barn. AFTERNOON SHOW- H 1 : 2:00 P. M. Special Entertainment -.at Plat- form. ' . 4:00 P. M. Marching Band Contest (Class A) 4:30 P. M. Smorgasbord VFW CLUB. EVENING SHOW 6:30 P. M. Drill Team Omaha Fire Dept. 7:00 P. M. G. 1. and Organization Parade. Fea turing 353rd M. P. Company from Boys Town. PARKING All Grocery Store Lots, Side Streets and area South cf Burlington Depot. Sunday, Sept. 23 HORSE SHOW Sponsored by the Cass County Horse Show As sociation in conjunction with the King Korn Karn ival. Two big shows on Sunday afternoon and night, both shows are free. Location will be at the Platts mouth Sale Barn Show Grounds. ALL ATTRACTIONS ARE TREE. EXCEPT THE PUBLIC DANCES AND THE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAME WHICH CARRY SMALL CHARGES PLATFORM Location of the Platform, between 4th and 5th Streets on Main, Public Address System furnished by the Business Men's Ad Club. PARADES All parades will form north of Avenue A at 7th Street. Parade routes are as follows: East on Avenue A to 6th, South on Sixth to Main, then East to the Burlington Depot and return to 6th Street. South on 6th to 1st Avenue, then West to 7th & 1st Avenue. HALES SHOWS OF TOMORROW ON THE MIDWAY FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT FOR THE TREAT OF THE YEAR ATTEND bounty Ping LJNorn COME EARLY STAY LATE LIVESTOCK SHOW The Livestock Show will be held at the KKK Calf Barn, located at the Athletic Field. Calves and Hogs may be' entered any time on Thursday A. M. Prize money and ribbons to be given. Calves are limited to 2. All livestock will be judged at 10:00 A. M. on Friday, Sept. 21. Grand March will be held at the half time during the football game. The Calf Sale will be held on Saturday A. M. at the Plattsmouth Sale Barn, Mel Todd in charge. The Calf and Hog Show are under the direction of Don Hansen & Ross Thomason. KORN AND AG SHOW Will be located at the Hiatt Building. Prizes will be given for each brand of corn. AG produce will be shown, along with a Flower Show. -