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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, September 24, 1956 Lepart-Wolver Auxiliary Met, Heard Reports' Made Plans The Lepert-Wolever Auxiliary to Post 2543 Veterans of Foreign Wars held their regular meet ins Tussday in the VFW Club 'Rooms. . A new member, Mrs. Bill Hill, was given the obligation. It was announced that the Na tional President will' make her (.fiicial visit to Nebraska, Sep tember 24 and 25. All members are urged to attend the meet ing and banquet to be held at the Blaekstone Hotel. The Americanism Essay Con- Deiegates Attend District Meeting At Neb raska City Mrs. Don Warga, Mrs. De Forest Perry and Mrs. Clarence Favors were delegates from the local American Legion Unit o the District meeting held in Ne braska City Wednesday. The meeting was held in the Presbyterian Church, the lunch eon in the memorial building and the joint banquet was held at Steinhart Park Lodge. Ne braska City was host to the con vention. Mrs. Vesta Thomas was con vention chairman; Mrs. Armin Grosse of Utica, District Presi dent presided over the meet ing. Distinguished guests included Department President, Mrs. A. L. Rousey; secretary and treas urer, Mrs. Hugh McVicker; re habilitation, Mrs. Gerue McGlas son; child welfare, Mrs. R. D. Stage and civil defense, Mrs. Elmer Yost. Greetings were brought to the delegates from George Sterner, Mayor of Nebraska City, also from department commander, John R. Cooper and district com mander Elmer Steider. Mrs. Don Warga acted as chairman of the History judg ing contest. Lincoln Unit No. 3 was winner. District twelve includes Cass, Otoe-, Seward and Lancaster counties. The Auxiliary members joined the Post in Memorial services on the court house lawn at 5 p. m. ass heaire Plattsmouth test Title was announced. The title will be "America's Crusade for free mens' rights." This es say contest is recommended- by the National Association of Sec ondary School Prinipals. Mrs. Dick March is essay chairman for the local unit. Cancer Chairman, Mrs. Dale Bowman, announced an apron sale, with all proceeds to go to the Cancer Fund. The quota is one dollar per member. Membership Chairman Mrs. A. L. McLean, has 21 members for 1S57, and is starting her mem bership drive. Mrs. Paul Applegate, kitchen chairman, reported on the food prepared for the BRE picnic. Also her plans for the annual G. I. Smorgasbord to be held Saturday at the Club, with every one welcome. Members will make laundry bags for the Veterans Hospital in Omaha. Mrs. Jack Raines is to get the pattern. Community Service Chairman Mrs. Lloyd Fitch announced members were working in Scouts PTA, Blue Birds and the Koro-! nation. These hours are to be 1 kept for Community Service Re port. The Unit voted to send a check to the Plattsmouth Fire Department for being so alert at the time the VFW Building was on fire. District No. 6 will hold their district meeting in Plattsmouth November 14. Plans for the King Korn Kar nival were discussed with Mrs. LeRoy WTlson as chairman. It was voted to have a food stand and the popcorn machine on the street during the Kar nival. At the close of the business meeting, refreshmens were ser ved by the committee. Good Will Glub Had Two Visitors The Good Will Club of Union met Thursday at the home of Mrs. John Klimm with 11 mem bers and two visitors present. Visitors were Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. Harry Gobelman. After the usual business meet ing the afternoon was spent soc ially. : The next meeting will be Oct ober 18 at the home of Mrs. John Neil. Liftt Times Mon., & Tues. ; Sept. 21 and 25 'THE VERY T6EEATEST! C4KRU r ZANUCX presents GREGORY PECK JENNIFER JONES FREDRIC MARCH f ' Jfc Union QnemaScoPE H llT&Uf Don't miss this outstanding pic ture!, One of the year's best! This is a two-and-one-half-hour long-picture See it from start to i'mish! XJ.TE SHOWS 7:00 - 9:30 Wed. and Thurs., Sept. 26 & 27 Richard Eagan. and Dana Wynt l. ters in "The View from Pcmpey's Head" Accidentally she stumblo. on the truth . . . her husband was a negro! It's the story of that town calle'd Pompey's Head! Don't miss.it! NITE SHOWS 7:00 and 9:15 Union Unit Won 1st On Publicity At Convention UNION (Special) - presented a beautiful and im pressive Memorial Service at District 12 convention in Ne braska City Wednesday. . Reader was Ms. Charles Atte bery; chaplain, Mrs. Roy Mui lis; soloist. Mrs. Harry Gobel man and pianist, Mrs. A. L. Smiley. Assisting at the Memorial Ser vice were Mrs. Carl Everett and Mrs. Kenneth Hoback. Union won first prize on their publicity book. Mrs. Kenneth Ho back received a personal prize from District President Mrs. Verle Grosse. Attending from Union were Mrs. Maggie Everett; Mrs. El sie Frans; Mrs. June Roddy; Mrs. Roy Becker; Mrs. Fred Clark; Mrs. Ted Brannon; Mrs. Carl Everett; Mrs. Charles At tebery and Mrs. Harry Gobelman. KARR Cr SOCHOR Auditors & Accountants Audits Inceme Tax Service Bookkeeping Systems Installed Ph. G287 Donat Building Dial 241 .'f-"' 1 f " " I - . . v : ; t " I J ""-'y . , V -v " J - - - ' - " X," v; - . v I ' , 1 - i t - . V I ' ' ' - -' 3 y' t f ' - " . 'Sr -,- ;r - - ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Harry Albin announced the engage ment of their daughter, Miss Jo Non Albin, to Mr. Wayne Rieke, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rieke, of Union. The wedding has been set for November 18 at the First Presbyterian Church, in Plattsmouth. WSCS Met Friday In The Fellowship Room The Woman's Society of Chris tian Service met Friday after noon in the fellowship room of the Methodist church, Elm wood. In the absence of the president, Mrs. Blanche Kuehn, the vice president, Mrs. Will Strabel pre sided for the business meeting. Good Luck Club Elected Officers The Good Luck Club met at the home of Mrs. Grace Blessing Wednesday. The president, Mrs. Evelyn Schewe called the meeting to or der. The club collect and pledge of allegiance was repeated by the members. Roll call was ans- Mrs. Emily Gonzales, secretary, j wered by what each one did this read the minutes, and corres pondence. Treasurer, Mrs. Em mett Cook gave the financial Social Events At Nehawka For The Week Mrs.F. O. Sand Tel. 2708 Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pollard returned home Thursday from Montebello, Calif., where they were guests for three weeks of Mrs. Pollard's sister, Mrs. Wil lard Wikoff and Mr. Wikoff. Mrs. Wikoff had a stroke and the Pollards found her improv ing. Mr. and Mrs. Wildon Swit zer met the Pollards in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. William Jorgen son drove to Humboldt and BrownVille on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Meyer and family were guests Sunday of the Alfred Conrads of Una dilla. Mrs. Jim Sturm and sons, Jimmy and Douglas of Sioux City, Iowa, came to Lincoln Sun day evening with Mrs. Sturm's mother, Mrs. Harry Metcalf. They are spending this week with the Metcalfs and Melvin Sturms. They were guests, from Monday morning until Wednes day morning of the Sturms. Mr. and Mrs. Sturm and their guests spent the day Tuesday with the Jack Reece family of Ashland. The. Jim Sturms have purchas ed a new home at Sioux City and will move into it the first of October. A birthday party Monday eve ning honored Mrs. Emil Lutz. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Her bert Olke and family, Brock, Mrs. John Wirth and sons, Ne braska City, Mark and Charles Wirth, Watson, Mo. The Emil Newkirch of St. Mary, Nebr. Wednesday luncheon guests- of Mrs. Emma Nutzman and Mil dred were Mrs. George Rowe, Nebraska City; Mrs. Eldon Men denhall, Elmwood; Mrs. Sigvald Jensen, Weeping Water and Mrs. Harvey Bailer, and on Thursday, Miss Mary Ann Grundman of San Francisco was a luncheon guest of the Nutzmans. Mrs. Henry Ross, Mrs. Gus report of the society. Devotions, were lead by Mrs. Fred Engelking, "The Spirit of Christ-For All of Life." The les son was presented by Mrs. Em mett Cook, setting forth the Quadrfnial Goals for 1956-1950 of the society. She was assisted by several in presenting the var ious goals; Mrs. . C. A. Bronn; Mrs. Gail McDonald; Mrs. Paul Eveland; Mrs. Will Strabel; Mrs. Guy Clements; and Mrs. Arlo Pratt, each giving the call for goals 2 to 7 inclusive.- Mrs. Earl Horton gave a brief review of the book "The Best Things of Life" by Henery Hilt ner, bringing out that "Religion is the best thing in life." She also brought out to enjoy others, and think of them, not ourselves. Reports were given by the fol lowing: Mrs. Ted Hall, settng forth plans for children's work; Mrs. Gail McDonald on mission ary education; Mrs. Swain niel sen gave a detailed report on youth work in our church and with the united fellowship, of the Protestant churches of Elm wood. Mrs. Paul Eveland reported on student work, telling of send ing greeetings to students now, rather than confining to Christ mas time. Mrs. Claude Johnson reported on literature and publi cations. Mrs. Arlo Pratt urged all to inform themselves about; candidates at election time. Mrs. Dudley Leavitt an nounced birthdays for Septem ber, the only one of the nine members present was Mrs. Har ry Lannin. Dr. Bert L. Story, our pastor, gave an inspiritional talk, and closed the meeting with prayer. Refreshments were served by summer. elated 7d the' su.Js of the J election as follows President, Mrs. John Murdoch, vice-president, Mrs. Dan Neben, secretary treasurer, Mrs. Rober Litchen burger and news reporter Mrs. Grace Blessing. Music was led by the music leaders, Mrs. Harry Stock, singJ ing "Little Brown Church in the Vale." Mrs. Dan Neben, the reading leader, gave some portions from the book "Miracle of the Hills."; Mrs. Robert Stock also gave1 some in;!-" resting thoughts about segregation: ; ' "'"r Mrs. Martha Kruse of Mur dock showed a part of her un usual button collection which ev eryone enjoyed very much. Visitors were Mrs. Helen Rase, Mrs. Glen Harger, Mrs. Hend rix, and Mrs.' Wayne Houston. Mrs. Marvin Wendt became a member. V! Mrs. Mark Stock served a lunch, assisted by the hostess, Mrs. Willard R. Stock. Bachelor Dinner At Brendel Home Warren Lillie was honored at a Bachelor Dinner at the home of Dr. R. F. Brendel Thursdav evening. The seven - o'clock Barbecue was served to Leonard Weilarid of Council Bluffs, la., Bill Arm strong, Joe York, Harold Lillie, Floyd Petersen, the honoree, Warren Lillie and the hosts, Dr. Brendel and John Elliott. Mr. Lillie and Cathy Jakova os, both of this city, were mar ried Sunday at the Methodist church. Tailoring Teens Give $6.50 To Swimming Pool Fund Shirley mid Club Reporter The Tailoring Teens 4-H sew ing club terminated their year by holding their achievement meeting at the home of their leader, Mrs. Louis Wagner with all members, but one in attend ance. At a brief business meeting, it was decided to give the pro ceeds of the treasury, $6.50, to the swimming pool fund. The secret sisters of the past year were revealed. The record books and 0-10-2 forms were handed in to the leader which were sent to the county extension office. Group pictures were then taken. At the close of the meeting, refreshments were served by Mrs. Wagner and June. The club had a busy year in cluding two tours to Omaha sew ing centers, three trips to Weep ing Water for practice judging and demonstration days plus 0-10-2 day. The girls exhibited at the coun ty fair and participated in the style revue, ;- .v- li t jVa h 1 i IkS'iyi ri &4 fr r . xm gill TO 't M i 4 r flit? MWW' Columbian PTA a committee of Mrs. Grace Bles-! bfartS Year Work sing, chairman; Mrs. iea nan, Mrs. V. G. Clements; Mrs. Har ry Lannin; Mrs. Charles Mar shall; Miss Maud Creamer; Mrs. Nellie Patton and Mrs. Clarence Bucknall. CALENDAR man ' and Mildred and Mrs. Frank Marler attended the American Legion Auxiliary con vention at Nebraska City Wed-1 nd nesday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Watson Words worth and her mother, Mrs. Lucy Currier of Cape Cod, Mass., were guests Thursday of the Merritt and Hall Pollards. They stopped here enroute to Oklahoma. The first meeting of the P. T. A. will be held Thursday eve ning, September 27 at the new school building. The public is invited. Mrs. Delbert Lindsey will report on the school lunch program. Deane Nutzman is president. All officers oi me Maple Grove extension club were reelected at their meeting Thursday after noon at the home of Mrs. Ar thur Wolph. Miss Eleanor East er is president. Mrs. Fred Beat ty lead the group in the song Home. The Club Creed was read by Miss Easter. Roll call was a Bible Verse. Miss Evelyn Wolph reported on citizenship with the topic, America is Great and Mrs. Amelia Balfour report ed on safety with an article on speed traps. Mrs. Raymond Easter gave the lesson on "Oven Ready Biscuits and Rolls." The date of the October meeting has been changed from October 13 to the 25th at the home of Mrs. Fred Wessel. Seventy registered for guest day at the W. S. C. S. meeting Wednesday at the Methodist Church. The members of the Aids of the Christian and United Pres byterian churches of Murray and the W. S. C. S. of the Metho dist Church at Weeping Water were guests. Mrs. Emma Nutz man was program chairman. A forum was given on the topic, "World Fellowship." Members of the panel included Mrs. George "Children Come First in To-j Rowe, Nebraska City; Mrs. El day's World" was the theme j don Mendenhall, Elmwood; Mrs. selected for the Columbian Par- Sigvald Jensen, Weeping Water ent-Teacher Association for 1956-! Mrs. Ona Kunkel gave the de- 1C57 at the executive committpp votions . using the theme, "A Son To Mr. and Mrs. Murrel Mil ler, a son, Jeffrey Scott, Wed nesday, September 12, at Jack son, Mich. Mr. Miller is a for mer Plattsmouth School instruct or. Son To Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hild September 19, weighing 7 pounds 13 ounces, at Chicago, 111. Mat ernal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Pat Herrick of Winnetoon, Paternal Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hild. Mr. and Mrs. Hild have one other child, a daughter. Son Mr. and Mrs. Tony Lahoda Jr. of Britt, Iowa, are parents of a son, Joseph William, born Sept ember 8, 1956, weighing 5 lbs. llz oz. Grandparents are Mr. iur: Anton LaHoda of Plattsmouth and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Suess of Omaha. Daughter To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kerns, a girl, weighing 8l2 lbs., September 24, 1956, at the St. Joseph hospital, Omaha. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nielsen and Mrs. Eva Kei-ns of this city and George -Kerns, , Omaha. Returns From Five-Thousand Mile Trip ELMWOOD (Special) Ed and Marjorie Miller returned this .week from a trip of over five thousand miles, but not all of the travel was in their own car. They were gone five and a half weeks. They drove from Elmwood to Douglas, Wyo., where they visited her brother Cecil Stark and family. Orley Clements was also there. Mr. and Mrs. Stark drove them to Jackson Hole, they saw the Te ton mountains, and visited Yel lowstone National Park. After returning from this trip they visited the Starks for several days. Orley Clements went from there to Craig, Colo., in his own car, the way he came to the Starks. They continued to Rudyard, Mont., and visited a cousin, Lynn Stark, a large wheat war mer. While there, they saw the wheat harvesting being done on a large scale, a most impressive sight. The wheat grown in this region is the hard wheat, and is considered to have more vi tamins in it. They visited the Hettrick fam ily, at Harve, Mont., also. Lynn Stark drove them to Glacier Park, and stayed there five days, then returned to Rudyard, and visited awhile before continuing on their journey. They drove to Denver, Colo., to visit their son, John Miller and family. He drove them to Aspen, Colo. The as pen leaves . were just turning color and were very beautifuf From there they returned to Denver for a longer visit. They continued homeward and stopped at McCook, and visited a nephew, Maurice Weichel ar;d family. Enroute they stopped at Arapahoe and visited the Rev. and Mrs. N. F. Horn. They report a most enjoyable trip, and one which was not tiring as they took time to visit as well as travel. IS YOUR WATCHMAKING,: off? r Cifit VOLT . , y watch into action to do the job you expert of it 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 Jud watch i band j Grove Jewelry 505 Main Dial 228 Ambulance 4111 aJi www 702 Ave. C m m ,i m u, '' J. '''-" If He Could Talk . . He'd Say "Take Me to Frank's" rranic s r Children's Portraits a Specialty Prompt Service 646 So. 6th ; - i 'A Phone 7187 v Thanks Million INIonday, September 24 Cass County Salon 441 of the 8 & 40 will hold a meeting in Elmwood. Those wanting trans portation meet at Feldhousen's! treasurer, Drug Store at 7 p.m., Monday, Sept. 24. Tuesday, September 25 There will be a meeting of the Plattsmouth Women's Bowling League Tuesday, September 25 at the 40 & 3 Club at 7:30 p.m. First ward Parent-Teachers will meet Tuesday, September 25th at 7:30 p. m. at the school. Thursday, September 27 American Legion Auxiliary last Monday night. The first meeting of the year will be Tuesday Sept. 25, at 7:30 P.M. at the Columbian School. The program, entitled "Back to School," will include a visit to classrooms. All parents are urged to. at tend. The officers for the coming year are: President, Mrs. R. W. Bern hardt; vice-president, Mrs. Lloyd .bitch; secretary, to be elected; Mrs. Robert Gall; delegate to council, Mr. Harry Reed. Standing committees appoint ed last spring are: Program, Mrs. Wayne Green and Rev. Keith Delap. Membership, M r s. Donald Miller and Mrs. Richard Haecke. Ways and Means, Mrs. Lloyd Fitch and Mrs. Arnold Buechler. Parent - Teacher Magazine, Mrs. Wm. Steer. Congress Publications, Mrs. Time for Everything." Hostesses were Mrs. Harvey Bailer, Mrs. Nutzman, Mrs. George Dickman, Mrs. Martin Ross, Mrs. Zella McDonald. On the basis of past records, the National Safety Council says that accidents are killing, on the average, about 40 farm residents each day and injuring one farm person about every half-minute. will hold a regular meeting Thursday, September 27 at the Robert Way. 40 & 8 Club at 8 p.m. Publicity, Airs. Clark Finney Monday, Oct. 1 J The Columbian Parent-Teach-: ! The Plattsmouth Womans j er Association welcomes into : i Club annual membership tea membership parents, teachers. ! ; wih be held in the Memorial j and all other citizens interested I I Room of the Methodist church, in the welfare of . children and j Monday, Oct. 1 at 8 p.m. I youth. Schreiner's Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar . 50c 8-oz.Jar . $1.00 16-oz. Jar . $1.50 A Wonderful Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream How Much Are You Paying for a 3-oz. Jar? Schreiner Drug 0 O & for the terrific response to our Grand Opening last Friday and Saturday. Our store was visited by literally thousands of people during this two day event. . . .your favorable comments and purchases exceeded our fondest expectations, we are deeply grateful and say THANK YOU from the bot tom of our hearts. We especially want to thank our fellow merchants, business men and members of the Chamber of Commerce for the wonderful welcome given us through the Platts mouth Journal, also for the many beautiful flowers re ceived. We are indeed happy, to be back where such abundant friendship prevails and pledge ourselves to strive in every possible way to make Plattsmouth a better shopping center. AGAIN, THANK YOU 1 f