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Oak Leaf Extension. Club Elects Officers The October meeting of the Oak Leaf Extension Club took place at the home of Mrs. Gard ner Hamilton with ten members in attendance. The meeting was opened by all reading the club creed and club collect and giving the pledge to the flag. For the music period "Coming Through The Rye" was sung in unison. New officers were elected with the results as follows: President, Mrs. Wayne Dash er; vice president, Mrs. Frank Nickles; secretary, Mrs. Earl Payton, and treasurer Mrs. Clarence Akeson. The lesson "preparing furni ture for refinishing", was pre- frnted. Lunch was served by the host- css. Rouse Fa rrjily Vill Live In Colorado Lieutenant and Mrs. Boyd Rouse and son, Bradley Howard, are visiting in Cozad with Mr. Rouse' parents, after spending ten days with Mr. and Mrs. Herman Meisinger at Mynard. Mr. Rouse has just completed a tour of duty with the Air Force, stationed in Germany. Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger, par ents of Mrs. Rouse, will join the family at Cozad this week end. Mr. and Mrs. Rouse and son are leaving Monday for Fort Carson, Colo., for his new assignment. Ray Story Home Scene Of A Pre Dinner Gathering A pre-dinner gathering to the Lions Regional meeting of Reg ion 1 of District 38B Tuesday evening was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Story with Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Johnson, assistant hosts. Those attending were District Governor Neil Sutton and wife of Blair; Mr. and Mrs. Ford Bates of Omaha, Deputy district governor; Mr. and Mrs. Barney Fuller of Centerville, la., inter national director of Lions Inter national and principal speaker for the meeting dinner; Harry Anderson, Omaha, zone 2 chair man and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schorer of Omaha. Also J. Emory Nelson of Blair, Mr. and Mrs. John Savage of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Krejci of Glenwood, la., they with Mr. Story are international counselors. And Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feld housen, local president and Cecil Karr, zone 1 chairman. Journal Want Ads Pay Birthday Party For David Uher A birthday party was held Saturday aftrnoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Uher in honor of David Uhers 10th birth day. The afternoon was spent in playing games and refreshments were served after which the gifts were opened. Those present were David Uher, John Burch, Louie Eaton, Donnie Lebens, Jim Brink, Jim Bierl, Terry Altschaffl, Tommy Ahrens, Alan Holoubeck, John Chuda, Larry Brink and Chris tine Uher. Kerns Families Moving To Texas Breakfast guests Wednesday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nielsen were Mrs, George Kerns, Mr. and Mrs Charles V. Kerns and daughte, Tallie Rose. The Kerns families were en- route from Omaha with their trailer to Bay Town, Texas, where Charles is employed with a construction company. Mrs. George Kerns will join her husband who is also em ployed with the same construe tion company in the south land A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 35 cents Plastic Pumpkins fj With Flashlight Bulb' and Battery. 59c& 79c 25c& 59c TWO SIZES PAPER MACHE LANTERNS NewPlymoutfr Hardtop s- - .. ;y, - - ? 'M y.-r ": 1 I ' ,y ' ,yzy i NViJ iy f , y V? i)WwwwA&)wwwfJw.w",rT"' i i 111 The 1957 Plymouth Sport Coupe (hardtop) has a low silhouette, long wheelbase, more powerful Fury 301 engine and revolutionary new Torsion-Aire ride said. to be the most important advancement in automotive design since the introduction of independent front suspensions. Car pictured here is the Belvedere with Sportone trim. Frank Lorenz Dies At Home In Des Moines Funeral services for Frank E. Lorenz were held Wednesday at St. Augustine Church, Des Moines, Iowa, of which church he had been a member. He was born in 1886 at Wil bur, Nebraska, and for several years was a resident of Platts mouth. He has spent the great er part of his lifetime in Iowa, being a resident of Sheldon, Iowa, for three years, but for the past thirty-eight years has resided at Des Moines. He has been engaged in the real estate business in the Iowa city for the past twenty years.. He was a member of the Ro man Catholic Church and of the Dowling Club in that city. He has been ill for the past two weeks at the Mercy hospi tal in Des Moines. Survivors are the widow, Anna Des Moines; two sons, Anthony of Iowa City and Frank R. of Rocky River, Ohio. Lieutenant THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY lOURNAt Thursday, October 25, 1956 . , . , PAGE FIVE Naomi Circle, WSCS ' Children MW Artinn 1 Snenker With Mrs. Muncie ' y ' 7 M ' -f-; Naomi Circle Womens Society TolC AllHlPnr& At PT A MfGTinn Christian Service of the Metho- wi v . w w ww-..- dist church met with Mrs. M. The parents and teachers in year old girls are very eager Edward J. Lorenz preceded him M. Muncie on Thursday - after- attendance .at the Columbian. to get into action and of course in death m 1944. Two brothers noon. Mrs. J. E. Wiles was co- PTA meeting were well inform- they need leaders. also survived his passing, Emil hostess. ed on the subject "Children Ernest Schultz, president of of Plattsmouth and Joseph of nr w t u 5r,.v. v,,irm, Need Action" Tuesday evening, the Plattsmouth Chamber of Crete, also seven grandchildren. MrS. W. Li XieUiriCn, Cnairman, . r V,. Xnn-m-ma-rna oc- z-l Vi v,o I Attaninn fnnorol -fT-rm upcucu uic "lcct" Field Executive of the Covered ticulars of the proposed swim- Plattsmouth were Mr. and Mrs q fcX; y, Wagon Council of the south sid- ming pool program. Mr. Schultz John Hobscheidt and son, Frank j. i. Marsnan 01 ureenwoou, i . ; I f,,T-v. nVnUir,n v, vm in,m I vo tp a t -.T-onT guest 01 ivirs. xjdviu xvuuieriuiu. D . . of p,,. ontin(r rAi,,,Wo otj onric ! Mrs. Lee Eastridge naa me hs a farnuv riroerram and rar- Droeram 100 tier cent which hr i r aj devotions, ui keeping with the ents are the vital link. "With- wiU 'be officially voted on Nov. r"erai Vr AAgCd Worship Service for the Week of out tne parents behind a pro- 6. Ladv Held At AvOCa Provor onH Rolf nenml nptrinpr I . . i. jh x . i n I J '"j"- "- gram, cuoDing wm noi wor. , xne ousiness meeung opened pimpml ;prvinp wprp hpld tr oi the Met ThoS ?which w5 bS M ed'. . Wlth the cut scutS S day (Thursday) at the Congre- or tne yuiet iour wnicn win De Mrs. J. Howard Davis, vice eroun in the flae salute andLIii i a ? observed by the Society on Octo- nrpSidPnt of the board of direct- was hishliehted by the announce- 0 v, ber 25th at 1:30 p. m., at the ' . nf thp nmaha nmmr.il of Lpnt nf pta nrpsirw. Mrs r r"'1: A"rcV 0t.rL"u - ti t l . I "1 " . . . . . . -- on ouiiuciy at tne nonie ui a "f.aisp regional w. uenuiarai mwnnenmp hter &t Wabash i-""-v-i -renresenanve. uresentea. an au- now stanas aL o,so u,r ... . . i - - i -r i tit ivii.r- w ri r ii i.ru ijv Fischer, spiritual Lite becretary count of her eXperience with the Lloyd Fitch, chairman of the Rev. K Aeschbacker. oastor Blue Birds. She .stated . seven proposed carnival committee, Gf ne church. Burial was reported on same, n was ae for the W. S. C. S. The lesson was given by Mrs narwin TTnnvpr nn Trtdnnesia and the Philippines, taken, from 1 irlc I nvrif'ASi the study book "The Church In IVIVIJ iiitiiwu Southeast Asia." Mrs. u. t. uecn a i and Mrs. Rutherford assisted her I A ii fl 1 1 HWP PI1 Marriage Licenses Issued 5 Couples By County Court Five marriage licenses were issued by Cass County Court dur ing -the past week, records dis close. Duane Eugene , Hofker, 24, Weeping Water and Clarissa Irene Storner, 29, Nebraska City, were issued a license October 17 and married the same day by County Judge Raymond J. Case. Witnesses were Mrs. Greedus Hofker and Mrs. Esr tella Rutherford. Larry Leroy Wade, 19, Weep ing Water, to Donna Lee Doeble, 19, Elmwood, issued October 19. They were married October 20 by Rev. James P. Hennessy, Manley. Witnesses were Dudley D. and Shara Doeble. Leo Phillips, 21, and Elaine Kirchner, 16, both of Omaha, were issued a license and mar ried by Judge Case on October 19. Milo McDowell and Miss Thelma Kruger wrere witnesses. Wilmer Adolph Jensen, 33, Lincoln, and Carole Regina Shoo shan, 19, were issued a license October 19. Joe Allen Baker, 21, Tom, Okla., and Lei Mae Heard, 20, Omaha, were issued a license October 20. Lutheran Reformation Festival On Sunday A Reformation rally will be held at the Civic Auditorium Music Hall in Omaha on Sunday Otober 28. at 10:30 a. m. This Rally will be sponsored by 21 Churches affiliated with the Lutheran Church-Mo. Synod in the Omaha area. The guest speaker for this oc casion is the Rev. Alfred Sauer, Ph.D. of Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Sauer is professor of Hebrew and Old Testament Interpretation. Music will be presented by a 100 voice childrens choir under the direction of Mr. Eugene Kruse of St. Pauls Lutheran School, Omaha. live in a thud of fragrance Night Party at t.hp Avnca p.pmpt.prv Thp TTnh- cided to hold the carnival Nov. srm fnTipmi tmmp nf vjn-nr 16 in the Hiatt Building. wntpr hart rhnrcr. nf thP SPr. The paper drive will move for- vipps ward with members to save pap- Rrvivnr!8 rp fftlir Hmwhfprs er, put in bundles and take them Mrs Albert Thiel. Wabash: Mrs. tO the SChOOl. I W V. TToIr T.lrn-arnnri' Mrs Wil- The meeting was then adjourn- iia'm Freem an and Mrs. Mvrtle 1 J - m TTf I - tf ea ana mrs. wayne ireen, pro- Loveiess Los Angeles; a broth- MASKS Gauze Masks 10c Domino Masks, 5c - 10c - 25c Rubber Masks 10c - 25c - 39c - & 4c H COSTUMES $1.19- $2.19 -$2.98 II HALLOWE'EN WHISKERS HALLOWE'EN WICS 49c 69c & 98c WITCH HATS PARTY HATS 25c 25c to 69c BLOW-OUTS, NOISEMAKERS, CUT-OUTS, NUT CUPS, TABLE DECORATIONS GET IN THE HALLOWE'EN SPIRIT AT 5c-IOc STIBALS $1.00&up hi All Your Clothes ivilllL and We St. John's Guild Has Regular Meet St. John's Guild held a regular monthly meeting at the St. Johns Hall. Plans were made for the bake sale to be held soon. Helen Woolcott and Teresa Milor were appointed captains for the census survey of Platts- Discussion on religious mat ters was conducted by Msgr. J. Pruzdzek, and reports of var ious committees were given. 1 "r t ; yy3s i - " "4 V in the presentation while all joined in the Litany. Mrs. Frank Lillie was appointed secretary pro-tern. ' - All children of grade school gram chairman, presented each er Alfred of Council Bluffs and fan Tr. 'Z 7, " f' n a8e oi ine moutn commun. group ui pa eu m.iug m a sister Mrs R Smoots of 7 , . " b: x. " . , I ity are invited to participate m recitation oi poetry. . Palisade Cook for Christian Social Re- n ,nmmnnit.v TTniinwPPn nartv Mrs Russel Schalk. den moth- lations spoke on the World Com- the evening 0f Wednesday. Oct. er of cub scout den 8, present- c . n. mumty Day. meeting scheduled 31. sponsored by the Modern ed her den in a skit, "The beniOr ClaSS At lor ryT , , I Woodmen of America and the Animals HaUowe'en." Weening Water bytenan Church in Murray, at T on0rt wniounr v0tBron5 nf Pnr. Mrs. Leon Gansemer. nresi- VVCCH,M& VVtnei which time bundles of clothing Lign Wars and Auxiliary. dent of christian fellowship lead- Se I ectS PlaV Cast lui uvBe iciicx The announement .was made ers association ui murray, pre- The senior class of Weeoins iea ior smpmem . . , 1 by A. C, MLean, past comman- sented her blue bird group in Water High school has chosen wn elnec 1 torn c iYlr nlnon r Trm I . . 1 i 1 mi 1 i ...3 I ' "'V tt "r aer 01 .tne v. r. w. ana general smgmg. ine giris . tjtpiaiueu their class play which will be :r AVi r chairman of the party arrange- their, earning 01 nonor ramcs given the evenings of November Uiau uu i ments. McLean saia tne party j-ougnnuis anu cunee. weie n 9th and 20th at the school audi o.j.o.ti.u o-i Te, -. ni -to- j, R-5n n m nt. t.hp ssrvefl irom a numoKin nentea tnrm T-or, t Tr,ni Grand Oi"cers dinner on Nov- store buiiding recently occupied table by. the hostesses from the coacn the play and nas selected ember 1 and tne chicken pie sup- h th -mtt TTnmitnrp r.n afternoon kindergarten class. - 1 vaaw v v wv wVa 1 : - I tliC lUllUWlllt; C0 U X v7X tilt Xlvl pCi uu .i.u.i,.., Ail cniiaren.win line up ior ouperyisuig me cmiureu were, dental Hero" This is a clever 7 at the church. Opening of.ba- the costume parade down Main Bonnie Way, Ruth Home, Betty three act far'ce within a farce zaar wai aux y. .ui.. auu street while . the costumes wm Newsom ana Virginia Martin. "Accidental Hero" rr". , T l be judged and ribbons and prizes : r The cast: Jerry- Ticket chair- - j 4- v 1 I w ? ' V.ri i U U i 11 v Jd UI luiivn-j uiiiioLu to ii ""oW" .r - Following the costume parade 0 - .n K , artist, Warren Johnson; Jim w,o meeuiiB wuu an(l jging,, gam?? ..will ,fif P.y.TU.ivietJiirig inclined to boss, assigned as dinner on November 1 at wmcn l,,-,.,, Vio -matt HniiHino- nnCP Pm,nhr soinn Mn ,ui 1 r,. time the aieaners circle is nost- wnich promises fun for all. Re- Eicht and Forty.' held their Bob- short and iollv. he olavs eSS. I frocVimoTitc Ttri 1 1 ho. corvoH qtiH I romilor MarcVio pva- "T Utln T .- V, -. "KTi 1 r.nv Meeting, closed witn. Lora s tne- party will end . at 8 p. m. ninsr in the lounere of the 40&8 Joe- Assistant Staee Manaeer. prayer in uiuaon. A o.on fhprp will hp. a draw- rliih rmms nhanpan THlsip Mc- litoc crirlc .Toft TPriocol Toon. T T rV nmrrr-r, ml. Z .7 . . I b"t iviio. u. jj. vwn., inp. ot namfiS Trom tnf! Wltcnes nlintnlr rrociHincr s rrnit.if nl mrl aistnnt with chairman, reaa some poetry ana t hv, 511 mnta i nth o nnmps rhiin wpifar. rhiiirmnn ttpI-I -nc tjo?q. mv.o ior me gdiues penuu wuu of all attending the party. Each en Vroman read a letter from has to contend with her father's dies ana lea in a qUIZ With Mrs. f fh firct fivp, rhilHrpn rnllpri rPhiHr Hunt? cAPretaru nf thP nrViimc Wolvn Wiloc- VotViTTTTi- m nrt Mr? I found at home will receive J National Jewish hospital in Den- afraid to act, but a reliable eSSeS MrS. JVlUnCie ana IVirS. 0f V,0 nrWoc nn Hlcnlav 1 ior HionHnrr : Via colnn f rT- rVioir 1 Tl.nnn.t.. Vnllmm WlleS Servea reireSnmentS. thp Pas COmnanv. ohoo t tVict nrn-uirloH mont vpotp. PIuttiVpH- PrPrtniHo . tnn cnnViia. Next meeting will be with Mrs. ,Prj7fis inr.mrip a flash bulbU.aw onH fn.it tr. u thP TR Uwt0H rtf c,k - w " ' I vw. wv w vv vv w vwaa. - I VaVsCX bVU 1U1 bllU LJCXX b Ui OV1UU camera, a girls train case, and patients for one day. woman", Yvonne Domingo; other items. All grade school Mrs.-Vroman will send treats Peggy- sport enthusiast, doubt- children are urged to see the to the children in the Kearney ful of her "Grandmother" role, prizes, in the gas company wm- T B hospital for Hallowe'en. The Jean Domingo. dow and to get their costumes unit will make yard dolls to be And Marilyn- quite a talker, ready for the gala event. sent to patients in both hos- should do the "Gossipy Neigh- Parents are urged to bring pftals for Christmas. bor", Mary Nichols; Eugene-ef- Cass county TB Seal Chairman ficient Stage Manager, with Har Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McKnight of Plattsmouth, a son, October 21, 1956 at St. Mary's Hospital in Nehraska City. The baby weighed seven pounds one and one-half ounces and has been named Scott Jo seph. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Jim 'Barta,, pater nal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil McKnight and great grandmother, Mrs. Joe T. Mc Knight, all of Nebraska City. y&"fy-' y- 0 t I ... y2 ' Juj tas if ti the perfect way to apply fragrance . . . just press the button and you will be surrounded with the unfor gettable, long lasting fragrance of Chant illy. Spray Mist gives you the maximum in fragrance value for only $3.25 plus tax. WALGREEN AGENCY Phone 289 Lee Eastridge on November 15. " ask the girl who wears one Friends Honor Bride To Be With A Kitchen Shower Miss Barbara Bole of Belle- their children to this community vue, fiancee of Harold Wagner, affair and to view the costume Mary Gobelman announced the old on his hands, Bob Colbert; Plattsmouth, was honored at a parade down Mam Street. files are being brought up to Harold- all-too-faithful bell rins kitchen shower Tuesday evening. Clem Woster, local represen- date and the members will meet er and Electrician, Gerald Ter- The party assembled at the native of the Modern Woodmen at her home to stuff envelopes ry; Helen- reporter for the home of Mrs. Keith Lugsch with or America Company, stated f0r mailing. school Bugle, Henrietta Wade; Mrs. Harold Games assisting. that Modern Woodmen of Amer- Partnership Chairman Mpllie John-dreamer and inventor, the The honoree received many ica is sponsoring similar cos- Gobelman read three letters of unwilling "Star", John Tyler- useful gifts. . tume parties m hundreds of recommendation on names pre- Miss Smith- young, attractive, The evening was concluded communities in the Unitea states sented for membership, these and very serious "Coach", Rob with a lunch served by the host- as a part of its program for ladies will be invited to member- erta Knaup; Mr. Wheat- school esses. . iurtnenng tne general weiiare Shin in the salon. principal, with "Grease-paint" of the youth of the nation, and . The salon moved to send $25 longings, Bob Anderson. m conformity with its policy of to the national hospital toward Also Mr. Change- newspaper coniriDuung to locai commun- a oea iuna, eacn year a oea reporter with the uoach ' on With Our Exclusive Stalu STANU is the nationally advertised dry cleaner's process blA au is .,f.w agenls. Fabrics look newer, that replaces vital textile hnunin aD feel softer... colors sparkle with new life Glials more, SlUu helps your garments resist wrinkling and sorting. You'll be amazed at the difference! COSTS YOU NOTHING EXTRA! Local Ladies Visit At Crowell Home Tuesday a group of the ladies from the First Methodist Church of this city drove to Blair where To Attend State nicy visitcci at uic viuwcu Memorial Home for the aged. ASSOCiatlOll Mecr ity progress. City Librarian LUGSCH CLEANERS AND LAUNDERERS 429 Main Phone 230 This Home is maintained by the Methodist Church of Nebraska. Members of the visiting party had arranged a delightful pro gram that was much enjoyed, and furthur pleasure added when the visitors and members of the Home group joined in the sing ing of old songs and hymns. Mrs. J. B. Cook made a paint ing of the home surrounding as part of the entertainment and made a present of the painting to the home. A fine luncheon was enjoyed a part of which was furnished by the Plattsmouth group. Those attending from this city were Mrs. Daisy Sherwood, Miss Grace Perry, Mrs. H. B. Perry, and grandchildren, Mrs. J.-Howard Davis, Mrs. Catherine Wiles, Mrs. R. B. Keller, Mrs. David Rutherford, Mrs. William Hein rich, Mrs. James Cook nd Mrs. R. B. Hayes. - - The annual convention of the Nebraska State Library Associ ation will be held in Lincoln, Thursday and Friday October 2-26, with the Lincoln hotel as headquarters for the meeting. Miss Verna Leonard, city librarian will attend the con vention. Miss Mildred Bachelder, a member of the children's de partment of the Omaha public library will speak at the after noon session Thursday. Miss Sarah Wallace, Adminis trative Assistant in charge of public relations and research of the Minneapolis, Minn., public library will be the speaker at the banquet Thursday evening. She is well known for her book "Patrons Are People." Other speakers will be; Dr. Stuart Bailie of the University of Denver, and Mrs. Gretchen Schenk.. Summerdale. Ala. is given by the salon's of the his mind, Raymond Jensen; state. Mrs. Johnson- mother and ardent A standing vote of thanks was admirer of Gertrude, Lois Haus given Sophia Wolever for her child; Mrs. Witt and Mrs. Gabb- work on the year books. zealous P. T. A. members, At the close of the meeting, Nomi Compton and Sarah Lor games were played with prizes ensen; Jonesy and Smithy- hap- going to Ethel Strabel, Elva. In- py furniture haulers, Kenneth man, Sophia Wolever, Marguer- Launtzen and Kenneth Haus ite Streeter, Vera Warga, Mary child and Mr. Snell- Kitty's Nelson, Alpha Muncie, Helen father, stern candidate for the Vroman and Mollie Gobelman. School Board, Jim Colbert. Hallowe'en decorations were used on the tables, refreshments Cass County's were served: by Mrs. McCilntock Greatest Newspaper and Mrs. Schiber. The riattsmouth Journal are wonderful j Girls who lead active lives, who know good fashion and appreciate practical styling are the girls who buy and wear car coats. And they buy them here for most , quality, value. A Cass County Republican Banquet MURDOCK CYM, Thursday, Nov. 1st 1956 - 7:15 P. M. $1.50 Per Plate Corduroy car coat, revved up with pret ty details, quilted lin ing As seen in $1 O.90 "Seventeen" - Toggle fastened all wool car coat with hood to wear up or down. Pile Lined. $2475 oats I 4ji r ;ag5L y"- , - r:y &ftx y? rPzC v . y - v i it I'ffss4 ill 4? V: i