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v k ft- r."--"i visa m J vc, ! P ji ILl Ertnl MEN'S Fine All Wool Popular Shades Up All Odd Sizes Of Men's FINGERTIP COATS, SURCOATS, PARKAS Wool Plaids and Gabardines Also Quilted Lined Values to $25.00 Now $10.88 Famous Blue Devil Jackets $9.98 Value While They Last $4.98 All Boys Fingertip With Quilted Lining Sizes 6 to 18 Values to $20.00 $rv88 Boys' Wool r Gabardine Surcoats With Fur Collars Cr Parkas Values to $12.98 $x.88 Now SPECIAL! Men's Sport and Flannel Shirts $1.59 2 for $3.00 Beautiful Plaid & Fancy Sport Shirts $2.88 SMITH'S MEN'S WEAR i We Give S & H Green Stamps COATS Union Church Group Warned Of 'Shadows' Mrs. L. G. Todd Phone 2441 The Woman's Society of Chris tian Service met at the church on Thursday afternoon, Jan. 10 with Mrs. Charles Swan and I daughter Joan, as hostesses. Sixteen members braved the cold, snowy day to attend this meeting. Rev. DeSpain and wife I are always in attendance if 1 possible, and always welcome. After the roll call and min utes were read by the secretary, Mrs. Kathryn Harrah, Mrs. Todd conducted the devotions. Her topic "Islands in my Commun ity" was explained by urging persons to be careful about "shadows of confusion" that settle across communities, shad ows that come because "we are moving too fast to get things done" and in this way fail, to see these islands. "Our youth seem to constitute one of these islands in our community" the reader said. Five dollars was given to Hun garian Relief and $10 to Cro well home. Promotion secretary, Miss Iva Mougey gave an im pressive article on "What I Should Know About Epiphany" Mrs. Jack Courtney received a chapter of the Study Book, en titled "War and Communism," A letter from Rev. and Mrs. E. C. Williams of Stromsburg, a for mer pastor of Plattsmouth and Union churches, was read by Mrs. Todd. Hostesses served a delicious lunch at the close of the meet ing. The Union Woman's Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dorothy Hoback with Mrs. Margaret Garrison as host ess. Fifteen members were present to answer roll call with a "Health Hint." Billy Boy was sung by the group with Miss Iva Mougey as accompanist. Mrs. Marie Grun wald acted as secretary in the absence of Mrs. Ruth Todd. De votions were conducted by Miss Iva Mougey. It was voted to give $5 to Hungarian Relief Fund. Mrs. Jane Roddy and Mrs. Marie Grunwald were appointed by president to work out some plan to raise money for the March of Dimes. Mrs. Blanche Cross was lead er for the lesson "Your Heart and Mine," She made the les son very interesting and told of many ways wherein people can understand the many causes of heart ailments. Very delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. Mrs. Iva Mougey went to Omaha last Thursday afternoon and returned last Sunday after noon. Elmer Patterson was able to return to his home last Wed nesday after having spent two weeks in St. Mary's Hospital. The January meeting of the Community Club was held at the school house last Monday evening. The attendance was small due to the very cold snowy weather. Mrs. Betty Har rah called the meeting to order and conducted a short business meeting. Mrs. Morris, Primary teacher, presented, Mary and Jan Wolfe, Jimmy Garfield, Carolyn Stine and Sandy and Donna Miller in a group of songs. The little folks really sang some real "peppy" songs. Mrs. Don Wolfe then announced that Frank Anderson would show several education film strips which the Community Club had purchased recently which were very interesting and colorful The Arbor Lodge pictures were exceptionally fine. The serving committee, Mrs. Richard Schan ot, Mrs. Andy Garfield, Mrs. Mitchell Rich and Mrs. Glen Belinger served pie and coffee in the school lunch room. Sgt. 1st class Everett Ervin, wife and two daughters of San Antonio, Tex., arrived in Union on Friday where they are guests of Everett's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Ervin. On Sunday, the following rela tives were also guests at the Ervin home: Mr. and Mrs. Ray smou ,:!:;B;ir;B.ii':E::i:;s:::;s:!!;: Patt PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA SATURDAY, JAN. 19th Starting At 12 Noon CONSICNED FOR SATURDAY SALE 17 HEAD OF CATTLE 17 a i I 3 5 Crade A Milk Cows 2 Hclsteins, fresh now, 2 Roans, 1 fresh now, 1 since September; 1 Hereford cow with calf at side; 1 Angus & Hereford cow; 1 Angus and Hereford Heifer (500 lbs.); 2 Angus bulls, weight 500 lbs; 1 Angus Jj 3 months old. - Y rt Tf I ri Aurtinnpprc NOTICE! ! We will hold a on February 25th. If you to this sale. I 'a Death Of Member Of Well Known Pioneer Family Funeral services were held at 1:30 this afternoon at Walton for Mrs. Martha Francke, 76, mem ber of one of the pioneer families of the Eagle community Rev. Leland Lesher of the Eagle Luth eran church conducted the services. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ketelhut, early day residents of western Cass County and eastern Lancaster county. She was born near Wal ton and has always lived in Ne braska. She was a member of the Lutheran church at Eagle. Survivors are her husband, Edward William; . daughters, Mrs. Marguerite Porter of Val paraiso, Mrs. Marie Sheridan, Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Ruth Sutton, McCook; Mrs. Irene Schneider Lincoln; sisters, Mrs. Frances Stange, Mrs Kate Ob erle, both of Lincoln; and Mrs. Myrtle Ashlocke, Wray, Colo.; brothers, Henry Ketelhut and Otto Ketlehut of Lincoln; and William Ketelhut of Walton and eight grandchildren. Burial was at the Eagle ceme tery. Lee Miller, 22 Nehawka, Dies In Sleep At Talmage- NEHAWKA (Special) Lee Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller of Nehawka, died in his sleep Wednesday night at the Gene Lyons home at Talmage where he made his home since early last spring. He was born at Nehawka Nov. 9, 1934 He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller, one brother, Ronald, four sisters, Carolyn, Gloria. Margie, and Hazel, all of Nehawka. Funeral services were Sun day, Jan. 13 at 2 p. m. at the Methodist church with Rev.Fred Gardner officiating. Pallbearers were Ned, Jed and Edward Sny der, Irvin Nixon, Arley Scho maker and Gene Lyons. Burial was at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. Porter Lett of Nebraska City had charge. Death Of Mrs. Emily Rcinke Of Murdock Mrs. Emily Reinke, 85, long time resident of Murdock was stricken Saturday with a stroke that made necessary her re moval to a hospital where she passed away on Sunday. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at 2:30 at the Trin ity Lutheran Church at Murdock Rev. Philip Ulmer conducting the services. Burial was at the church cemetery. Surviving her loss are: sons, Conrad and Paul of Ashland; daughters, Mrs. Floyd McKee, Mrs. Walter Backemeier, Mrs. Harold Schliefert, Murdock and Mrs. Irvin Heier, Greenwood. ! Ervin and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Ervin and son, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Doiel and son, all of Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hagar and son and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wilson and son, all of Plattsmouth and Mr. John Ervin of Omaha. Mrs. Ray Faubion and son cf Louisville were guests of Mrs. Faubion's parents, on Saturday. Sergeant Ervin and family left for their Texas home on Mon day. He expects to be sent over seas in February. Gerry Ann Dunn of Omaha spent last Saturday afternoon with Iola and Irene Rich. She also visited several other young friends. Nehawka Lodge No. 246 AF& AM installed new officers on Wednesday evening, Jan. 9. as follows: Lewis Rogers- worshipful mas ter; Harold Pollard- senior war den; Ed Morris- junior warden; W. A. Ost-treasurer; George H. Rieke-secretary; Kenneth Todd- senior deacon; Merle Rogers- junior deacon; Lester Schrad- er- chaplain; Joe Richter-sen ior steward; Francis L. Leiner- junior steward; Raymond May- field-tyler. i El B B g i heifer; 6 calves from 1 to Calvin f!aren KAcr Bred Gilt Sale at ths Sale Barn have silts to sell, bring them II 11 1 Wk m &aie mm Mrs. 5. ed home Y Smith has return from the Immanuel in Omaha where she Hospital submitted to surgery. Mrs. Karl Ogg was hostess Monday at a coffee "come as your are party" for the bene fit of the March of Dimes. Guests attending were Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Joe Marsh, Mrs. James Keith, Mrs. Norma Smith, Mrs. Les Hutchinson, Mrs. Roy Knorr and Mrs. John Chudy Lois Schroeder of Louisville has accepted a position at the Plattsmouth State Bank. Mrs. Doris Uhls of Forsyth, Mo., who has been a visitor here for the holidays, guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pein, departed Wednesday for her home after enjoying a stay in the old home town. St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed Church held its Yearly Congregational Meeting Sunday evening following a covered dish supper. New Councilmen elect ed were: Mr. Fred Herre and Mr. Wilbur Claus, who will fill the offices of the two retiring Councilmen: Mr. Lester Meisin ger and Mr. Otto Pitz. Elected delegate to Conference: Mr. Rob ert Aspedon. Alternate delegate: Mr. Raymond F. Hild. Mrs Philip Keil, Jr., en tered the Clarkson Hospital in Omaha Wednesday and submitted to surgery this morning. Mrs. Clarence Cuthrell depart ed by train Saturday night for Renton, Wash., where she will visit two weeks with her hus band who is working in that city temporarily. Mr. and Mrs Lester Gaylord took Mrs Cuth rell to her train in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs Bill Booten were in Blair Monday to be near Mr. Booten's mother who submitted to mapor surgery at the Blair hospital. Harold Williams returned to his work in Omaha today after a weeks vacation. Women Ponder Needed Repairs For Weeping Water Building Mrs. Lewis Baker Fhone 182 Mrs. George Smith, presided over the January meeting of the W. S. C. S., which met last Tuesday in the Methodist church parlors. The meeting was open ed with song, scripture and prayer. A discussion was held about he needed repair work in the basement. It was voted this work be done. A committee was appointed to arrange the menu for the National Farm Loan Associa tion dinner, to be held on Wed nesday Feb. 13. Mrs. Lawrence Eidenmiller conducted devotions, reading scripture from the 33rd psalm, and ending with song and pray er. Mrs. Francis Thoren lesson leader was assisted by Mrs. Eid enmiller and Mrs. Vincent Reh meier. They presented a little skit with paper puppets, repre senting different countries. The puppets were in their national colors and styles. Short para graphs were read, bringing out facts of the progress from or ganizations of Christian service in other lands. Mrs. Sam Hughs conducted a Bible quiz. The birthday table was centered with a lovely birthday cake. Mrs. Milton Prall Mrs. R L. Kinton, Mrs. Renos Anderson were seated at this table. Refreshments were ser ved. FRIENDLY NEIGHBOR CLUB The Friendly Neighbor Club met January 3 with Mrs. Ras mus Lauritzen, Jr. The members answered roll call by recalling memories of their sports during their early days. A short business meeting was held. A social was enjoyed. Alice Lauritzen favored the group with a flute solo. Mrs. Lauritzen assisted by Mrs. Richard Harmon served refreshments. The next meeting will be with Mrs. William Lee, Feb. 7. Valentines will make up the roll call. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Herman and Rocky and Miss Dorothy Council Bluffs, la., are the par rived Saturday morning for a visit with Mrs, Ethel Herman and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bill and Miss Everett's grandmother and friends. Mrs. Hermann's Baker and many other relatives a Mrs. W. W. Davis is very ill and Is in Bryan Memorial hos- By Margaret Dingman Phone 241 Mrs. Sam Gilmour and Mrs. Ora Majors departed Saturday for a months stay on the west coast. They will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Neville and two children at Van Nuys, Calif. Mrs. Neville is the for mer Helen Gilmour of this city and is a daughter of Mrs. Gil mour and a niece of Mrs. Ma jors. Mr. and Mrs. August Keil of Cullom were Plattsmouth business callers Wednesday. V- E. Simpson of Weeping Water was in the city Wednes day looking after business mat ters. Newcomers to Plattsmouth are Master Sergeant and Mrs. R. C. Hamilton and sons, Ron nie 13, Bruce 12, and Brian 6. They are residing at 314 North 6th Street. The family has just recently returned from Guam, and find the Plattsmouth temp eratures quite a change from the climate of Guam. Sergeant Hamilton is stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Core, long time residents of Louisville and vicinity celebrated their 50th wedding afciniveu-sary at their home in Omaha, Dec. 16. They have many friends and rela tives in Louisville and Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs.Harold Williams and family had as their Tuesday noon guests Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Williams and Karen, and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Flint and family. Mrs. Leslie Hutchinson enter tained this morning at a March of Dimes Coffee. Guests includ ed Mrs. Joe Marsh, Mrs. George Smith, Mrs. Leslie Schmidt, Mrs. Carl Ogg, Mrs. Orville Jul ian and Mrs. Don Wall. Mr. and Mrs. William Williams entertained Wednesday noon at dinner Mr.and Mrs. Albert Wil liams and sons of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams of this city. pital in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs.Lowell Wiles of Exerett of Phoenix, Ariz., ar ents of a baby daughter, born Jan. 2. Mrs. Arthur Wiles of Weeping Water is the paternal grandmother, and Mrs. Di San tiago is maternal grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Farley Amick were Friday evening . supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Wade and daughters. On Satur day with the help of many friends Mr. and Mrs. Amick moved into the basement of their new home. W.'W. W. C. HOLDS MEET The Weeping Water Woman's Club met with Mrs. B. A. Olive for their January meeting. The following ladies gave in teresting topics. Mrs. Harold El liott, Packwell's America, Mrs. Homer Jameson, "Westminister Abbey", and Mrs. J. M. Ranney "Proposed American Museum of Immigration." Mrs. George smith president, presided over a short business meeting. A saxaphone quartet from the school consisting of Susan Wood, Clarine Petersen, Helen Mather and Bonita Noble played several selections for the club members. A light lunch was served by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Fitzpatrick of Wichita, Kans.. are parents of a 7 pound, 2 ounce, daughter, Diane Lee, born Jan. 7. Mrs. Lelia Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Doro thy Koenig, both of Lincoln are the grandmothers. The Fitzpat ricks were former residents of Weeping Water. VFWPIans Action-Packed Week In City (Continued from Page 1) flags for club dens, one to Cub den 1, and one to the Blue Birds. Saturday, Jan. 26, "VFW Op en House Day." All overseas vet erans and their wives, invited to a VFW sponsored social that in this case will be a social dance. Leroy Wilson is commander of the local post and Mrs. Pearl Myers, president of the auxil iary. A huge increase in U. S. oil output is expected this month. Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Munz of San Bernardino, Calif., re turned to their home the past week. Mrs. Munz was called to this city by the death of her brother-in-law, Henry Nolting. Mr, and Mrs. Dick Bintner moved this past weekend to Omaha where they have just recently completed a new home. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kraft of Louisville were in the city tak ing care of business matters While Mrs. Kraft did some shop ping, Mr. Kraft called at the Plattsmouth Journal to subscribe for the paper. Lester Wright has been on the ailing list at his home here in the city. s Mrs. L. W. Egenberger de parted on a 4:30 train Wed nesday for Houston, Tex., where she will visit a week with her niece, Margaret Love. Helen Smetana is vacationing in Missouri, visiting her broth ers. She will be a guest in the homes of Mr.ajid Mrs. Alois Smetana and family at St. Louis and Mr.and Mrs. Joe Smetana at Sedalia. Miss Laura Meisinger who is a houseguest of her brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Mei singer in Denver, Colo., jour neyed to Clovis, New Mex., the past weekend. Robert Wunderlich of Nehaw ka was a visitor in Plattsmouth Tuesday where he spent a short time looking after some matters of business. Mr. and Mrs. John Svoboda and daughters had as their Sun day dinner and afternoon guest, Miss Dorothy Hajek, Central third grade teacher. Also at the Svoboda home for the weekend, was their daughter, Margaret Ann, student at Peru State Teachers College. Norman and Gary Ashbaugh are enrolled at Omaha Univer sity. The men are taking a Business Admi istration course. Lions Club Plans Busy Spring Slate For Organization A spring calendar bustling with activity will be the order for Plattsmouth Lions Club members if President Fred Feld housen and his board of direc tors have their way. It has been announced local girls who have attained special 4-H honors will be guests at the club's next regular meeting. The agriculture and program committees are working jointly to make the event an interesting affair. President Feldhousen also said the club will stage a sausage and egg breakfast on Shrove Tuesday in the Lions Club build ing. This event will be held in early March. Other events contemplated by the president and board of di rectors include a "white ele phant" sale and possibly a min strel show. Missouri River Reaches Record Low Level In Area Mighty Missouri river that flows along east of this vcity is reaching the lowest stage ever recorded in this section of the river and to old residents along the stream, it is a startling change from the days when the flowing ice filled the river. It recalls the time when ice from this river served to supply the communities through this sec tion with virgin ice. The stage at Omaha is a min us 2.56 feet. The previous low of minus 2.43 feet was recorded on Dec. 9th. Army engineers flying over the river report an ice block below Decatur is reinforcing itself. The engineers anticipating the cold wave, stepped up the re lease of water from Gavins Point Dam from 7,600 cubic feet per second to 8,000. It is ex peciea to increase to a maxi mum of 12,000 cubic per second until the water is gradually in creased, then gradually lessen ed. A research report by the American Dehydrators Associ ation shows important practica advantages of applying anima fats or vegetable oils to dehy drated alfalfa meal. Increasing the amounts of fat or oil from one per cent to five per cen increased the stability of caro tene, reduced dustiness, and gave the meal a greener ap pearance. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, January 17, 1957 PAGE THREE MYNARD JOLLY FEEDER Leonard Hild News Reporter The Mynard Jolly Feeders 4 H Club held their January meet ing at the home of Herbert and David Kraeger on Monday -evening, Jan. 7th. Meeting was called to order by the president, Herbert Krae ge, with nine members pres ent. We now have ten members with the addition of Ronnie and Delbert Puis who have joined the club. . The feeding of proteins was the main subject of the meet ing and we also decided to go roller skating some time during January, the date to be set later by our president. The next meeting will be held at the home of Bobby Lockman on Feb. 4th. After the meeting was ad journed we judged the calves of Herbert and David. Delicious refreshments were served by Mrs. Glen Kraeger. Don't Hang Soiled Clothes In The Closet! When you change suits or dresses that need clean ing . . . don't hang them in the closet. They are an in vitation for moths and body acids to go to work cn them. Pick up the phone and dial 230 -We'll pick them up, clean them, and Return them looking like new FLUFF-DRY LAUNDRY FINISHED SHIRTS in by 6 p. m. (Monday Thru Friday) out 3 p. m. NEXT DAY We handle your laundry would, and turn it out at low AND LAUNDERERS Phone 230 For Speedy J C3 C3 C1 CD CJ2 Cj CJ C3 C t3 13 tl C-D C 3 C-3 l i rm , . VICKS 1JIPO RIS'beal?ty aids used daily. by vour mac . . iamuy. inese values give you a 33j small idea of the Big Cash Sav- ItMii V5S3 p&W ings oz. SAVES YOU 16s aee economy SUe YOU t& saves Economy size WILDHOOT CREM3-GIL $119 L - g OMMtd tUU liMsAVE SAVES YOU 5h ' 37c f breck Wo r;M"7 1 t J3SHAMFOOS WJk dOl X jl oz. 7 saves you k A fort $AVES YOU ; 63c l3bM fff'T I u w sT-.r- 1.3 R IS G O Zion Presbyterian Church Changes Names; Calls Pastor Members of Cedar Creek's' Zion Presbyterian Church Sun day voted to change the church's name to Community Presby terian Church and also balloted unanimously to call Rev. Joseph Barr, Pittsburgh, Pa., as pas tor. The annual congregation meet ing also resulted in the naming of three men as elders. They were: George Schroeder, Lloyd Zeorian and Harry Reed. It was decided all elders should serve as trustees. Rev. Harold Wilson, interim pastor of the church, said total membership stands at 45 with a treasury of $83 with no bills outstanding. 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