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fHE PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE THREE Section C Thursday March 14, 1957 Weeping Water P-TA Event Draws Enthusiastic Response Mrs. Lewis Baker Phone 182 Many children, small, med ium size and large, attended the very exciting P-T-A carni val which was held on Monday evening, Feb. 25, at the Cass County Agricultural Auditorium. The atmosphere was very gay and colorful with many balloons and streamers used as decora tions. The main attraction, upstairs, was the 'Cartoon Theatre." Three of the cartoons, Sleep ing Squirrels, Three Little Pups and Tom and Jumbo, received many squeals and hollars from all who attended. Among the other booths to be found upstairs were the white REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5-i Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan fir Building Ass'n. elephant, fishing, novelties, books, weighing and various oth ers lncuding the fortune teller. Downstairs, the main attrac tion was the food center, where assorted kinds of cookies, pies, brownies, donuts, hot dogs, and coffee were sold. Also in sep arate booths were pop-corn, fudge, and pop and if you were lucky, you may have won a de licious cake In the cake walk, the bottle were also favorites of the youngsters. Almost every one present during the evening either received or sent a tele gram from the telegram booth. Western Union had nothing on the messenger boys from the P-T-A telegram booth. Of course a carnival is noth ing without the main attraction the clown who was selling bal loons any opportunity he had. This character was portrayed by Walter Saxton. Also dressing like a salesman clown was Hy Kirchhoff who was guessing, or I trying to guess, the ages of anyone who would trust his decisions. Mrs. Neil Fitzpatrick and Mrs. Bud King were in charge of the evening program. They wish to thank all those taking charge of a booth and ateo the ones attending. Mrs. Don RutledJTP was host-, ess to the M. A. O. Extension; Club members on Thursday aft ernoon, Feb. 28. The afternoon opened with the song leader, Mrs. Clarence Schmadeke, loading the group in "America the Beautiful." The club collect was read the the Pledge of Allegiance given. Mrs. Bill Finley gave her saf ety report usini? "Flammable Liquids In the Home," as her topic. Twelve members answered roll call by giving a hint on "How to Prevent Fires In The Home." Several Important announce ments were made, and the "Pen nies For Friendship Fund" was taken up. Mrs. Bill Finley and Mrs. Lew is Baker gave the lesson on "Mental Health." They held a quiz on "Consideration and Co operation Toward Others. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Schmadeke. A delicious lunch was served. SiRvakl Jensen gave an Inter esting resume of two subjects, "Home Gardens," and "Garden Clubs." Mrs. Sigvald Jensen spoke on the topic, "Now's the Time," revealing the things to be done during the month of March. Rerepton for Minister Members of the Christian Church will hold a reception for their minister and family, Rev. and Mrs. Victor Schwarz on Sun day, March 10. There will be a basket dinner at noon. A pound shower Is to be held for the minister in con nection with this. A short program will be given in the afternoon. All members and friends of the Weeping Wat er Christian Church are invited to attend. ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET Dinners $2.00 per person Lunches 95c per person Late Evening Buffet $1.50 Refill Your Plate As Often As You Wish DINNERS INCLI NE Prime Ribs of Beef Baked Ham Turkey Chicken Fish Shrimp Salads Rolls Appetizers Desserts Coffee SPECIAL LENTEN DISHES We Serve Children's Portions Open Every Day Including Sundays Come in Dressed as You Are 38th & Leavenworth St. Free Parking Omaha, Nebraska Fireside Restaurant Blue and Gold Banquet Cub Scouts of Pack 220, Weep ing Water, held their annual Blue and Gold banquet Wednes day evening at the Christian Church. Approximately 100 par ents and Cubs attended the 47th anniversary dinner of Cub Scout ing. The table of each den had table favors made by the Cubs. Blue and Gold streamers added color to the tables. Special guests of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Bra zine of Lincoln. Field represen tative; Henry Flau, Nebraska City Cub Scout official and Mrs. Wayne Rupp. Rickey Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Moore, was present ed his Webelos badge. He was attending his last banquet and was presented a boy scout knife as a gift from the pack. Other awards presented during the evening were: Jimmy Mich elsen. Wolf badge; Eldon Dak ter, Lion badge; Ronald Schmidt Lion badge and 6 arrows; Nicky Lane, bear badge; Alan Rothe, 5 arrows on his Wolf badge; and Randall Rehmier, 1 arrow on Bear badge. During the program Mrs. Bra zine gave a brief talk and led the group in a pantomine. Mrs. Rupp showed many interest ing color slides, including sev eral local scenes. After everyone had enjoyed the delicious covered dish dinner Geraldine Mickelsen accompan ied at the piano for group sing ing. Everyone spent a very en joyabe evening. Garden Club The Weeping Water Garden Club met Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Ralph Keckler, and Robert Keckler. The presi dent, Mrs. S. H. Harmon, pre- I sided at a short business meeting. Fifteen members attended the Feb. 27, meeting of the Cascade Charity Club at the home of Mrs. LeRoy Zession. Mrs. Ralph Lindsey presided over the business meeting which opened with the hostess song, "Love's Old Sweet Song," fol lowed by the Club prayer. A valentine message was read to the club by Mrs. Henry Irons. The meeting closed with the group singing, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Mrs. Maynard Geschke and children, Eugene Kirchhoff and Diane Kirchhoff were afternoon visitors. Mrs. Geschke was welcomed into the club as ft new mem ber. Following a social hour, the hostess served refreshments. The next meeting will be Wed nesday March 27, with Mrs. Ralph Lindsey. His Cast Removed Carol Nickels, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Horn, bad the cast taken off her collar bone this Monday. She broke her collar bone for the second time on Jan. 10, this only be ing eight weeks since the first time on Oct. 30. Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kunz, Jerry and Harvey were Sunday afternoon and evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. William Erhart. Sunday evening, Mrs. Hy Kirchhoff, Mrs. Fred Kirchhoff and Mrs. John Rippe, visited with Mrs. Fred Leefers at near Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Peck and family of Blair and Mrs. Vesta Baker were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker and family. When they returned to Blair that evening, Leo Kirch hoff who was visiting his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Hy Kirch hoff, returned with them. He attends Dana College. The chairman of the nomin ating committee, Mrs. Elliott, presented the following names for officers for the ensuing year. Mrs. E. E. Lorlnsen, president; Mrs. Harold Blaikie, vice-president; Mrs. L.' N. Houseman, secretary; and Mrs. Ralph Bin ger, treasurer. There were no nominations from the floor and they were all elected. The executive committee & lected Is as follows: Mrs. Ben Olive, Mrs. DeForrest Philpot, and Mrs. S. R. Seaver. It was voted to contribute to an All State scholarship. Mrs. D. O. Dwyer gave a most Interesting and informative talk on "Your Financial I. Q." Musical entertainment for the afternoon included a piano solo by Dickie Elliott, and a flute solo by Maribelle Elliott, ac companied at the piano by Mrs. S. H. Harmon. This flute solo is the one Maribelle will play at the Music Festival to be held In Weeping Water later this month. Surprised on Birthday Thursday morning Mrs. Wil lard Wipf and children, Mrs. Lewis Baker and children, Mrs. Larry Milhulka and girls, Mrs. Gen Schmader, Mrs. Ed Mog ensen and children and Mrs. Ray Freeman and son surprised Mrs. Richard Bickford to help her celebrate her birthday. Coffee and rolls were brought by the ladies. A gift was pre sented to Mrs. Bickford from the group. Woman's Club Elects Officers Mrs. Harold Elliott was host ess to the members of the Weep ing Water Woman's Cub on Tuesday, March 5. Mrs. George B. Smith, president, conducted the business meeting. GOLDEN ROCKET U HOLIDAY SEDAN CHECK THESE BIG-CAR EXTRA-VALUE FEATURES ...YOU GET THEM ALL AT IMP EXTRA COST 1 Rocket T-400 Engln 8.50 x 14 Vr$ Custom Trim Oil Filter Turn Signal Foot-Operated Parking Brake Four-Barrel Carburetor! You don't pay extra for the snug romfort of Oldxtnohile's Lift-car ride. 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ALL THIS AND Ba our guait (or a J-2 t.itl Oldtmobilt'i ssntatlonal ntw ngineering advanca praianti two-stag angina control through prograsiiva carkurition. STAGE ONE: (or imoothar operation and batter acanomy. STAGE TWO: (or a quick urgt of activa powar whan tha aituotion damondi It. 277-fc a ocka 1-400 t ngr'na tfondord on ill motaf. J-2 orlra f ngina, with 300 h p., nd spacioi ffockat tngin; with up to 312 h p., optional at axtra coit. O E5 IVf O B i I EE SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED OLDSMOBILE QUALITY DEALER Basket Dinner Sunday afternoon at the Chris tian Church, a basket dinner and a pound shower was held in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Vic tor Schwarz. Susie nnd Ronnl. A large crowd of friends were in attendance. Tables were decorated in white and were centered with lovely bouquets of flowers. Two larpe baskets of flowers added attrac tion to the room. Following a bountiful dinner a program was presented with Mrs. Henry Knaup and Mrs. Cyrus Living ston in charge. A welcome to all attending and the Schwarz family was given by Harrison Livingston. Each young man from the Christian Church who has taken up the study of ministry has been presented a beautiful Bible by the church members, with the exception of Larry Schroed er, who was on this day, pre sented with two volumes of a series on "How to Understand the Bible". The presentation was made by Maurice Hammons A piano solo, "Fifth Nocturne" was played by Myrna Van Horn. Larry, Marilyn and Roger Hammons sang a selection "Pet er Cottontail," accompanied at the piano by their mother. A trumpet solo "Nearer My God To Thee," and a piano solo "Tarantella" were played by Carol Nickels. The ladies sextette, composed of Mrs. Ed Van Horn, Mrs. David Baxter, Mrs. Leon Bond, Mrs. Maurice Hammons, Mrs. Lynn Rother and Mrs. Ray Eh lers, accompanied by Mrs. S. H. Harmon, sang "In My Heart There Rings A Melody." Myrna Van Horn accompan ied the grls quartette, Shirley Upton, Jeanni Kunz, Nancy Eh lers, and Carol Nickels, as they sang "Sweet Hour of Prayer." Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Harmon sang a very beautiful duet "Assurance." Nany Ehlers accompanied by Mrs. Rny Ehlers snn "lie." For a little variety, the men's quartette, S. II. Harmon, Cyrus Lvlngston. Harrison Livingston and Ray Ehlers, sang "Beauti ful Land." The Junior Department, under the direction of Mrs. Maurice Hammons sang three cute se lections "Too Small", "Jesus Knocks," and "The Wise Man and The Foolish Man." At this time the Schwarz fam ily was honored at a pound shower. Rev. Schwarz gave a short talk and thanked every body for the gifts, then led group singing which was ac companied by Mrs. Harmon. Cyrus Livingston ed the clos ing prayer with everyone Join ing in the singing of "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." A wonder ful afternoon was spent by all. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mather, Judy and Christie of Fort Cal hou'i visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Ed Freeman. Busy Week The members of the Christian Woman's Fellowship have -had a very busy week. They ser ved the lunch at the Olson Quarry sale on Monday, ser ved at the Art Taylor farm sale on Tuesday, were hostesses at the World Day of Prayer on Friday, and held a basket din ner for Rev. and Mrs. Victor Schwarz and family on Sunday. Journal Want Ads Pay Heor Lloyd Oliver On 4. Hear this outstanding farm radio man wit ARTHRITIS, RHEUMATISM, NEURITIS Sufferers Now Offered Amazing Relief From Agonizing Pains Sensational new medical discovery called AR-PAN-EX works throuKn blood stream where it can do the most good, fastest. Even most stubborn cases have gotten blessed relief from torturing misery. See us today about guaranteed AK-PAN-EX tablets. Schreiner Rexall Drug h Market pace 12:30 P. M. presented by Your fffVf J Dealer ALE The following described property will be sold at public auction on the farm located 34 mile east of the Alvo corner or 2 miles north and 4 34 miles west of Elmwood, on gravel road, on STARTING AT 11:00 A. M. Lunch will be served by Alvo Methodist women 1950 3A T. Chevrolet Pickup Dearborn Rigid Shank Cultivator Dearborn Rear Attached Mower 6 feet Dearborn Mounted Disc, 10 feet Dearborn "Economy" Plow 2-14 Dearborn Disc Plow, 2 Bottom Danuser Post Hole Digger, 9 in Auger and 18 in. Auger 5 Section Spike Harrow 1950 Willis Jeep Enclosed box for pickup 1949 DC Case Tractor Mounted Case cultivator Machinery Lundell Combination Stalk Shredder and Chopper 2 Kelly Ryan Forage Wagons with Manure Beaters (tandem) New Idea Side Delivery Rake No. 4 John Deere Hammcrmill, 10 inch PTO Extension Shaft for Ford Tractor Dearborn Spring Tooth Harrow 191 Ford Tractor Dearborn Lister Meyers Orchard Sprayer Weed Sprayer IHC Corn Planter Dearborn Loader 1939 AC 60 Combine 1 Jari Mower Lams 2 Shropshire Rams (1 State Farm Breeding) 1 Hampshire Ram (State Farm Breeding) 1 Corridale Ram (State Farm Breeding) Other Equipment 1 -Forney welder with torch and solder attachments 1 -Automatic "Pride of the Farm" hog waterer with heater attachment 1 -Stewart shearmaster with 8 combs and cutters 4-8 ft. x 20 ft. portable sheds (Doane type, can be used for hog houses or has roosts for ranrange shelters which can be taken out). 2-Round 30 bu. Hog Feeders 1 -Wooden 60 bu. Hog Feeder 10-Sheep feeding bunks 10 ft. long 12-8 ft. chicken feeders 1 -Portable auger elevator 12 ft. 1-275 gallon water wagon 1 -300 gallon gasoline tank on stand 1 -Iowa freezeless yard hydrant 1 -Battery fence controller 1 -Electric (weed chopper) fencer 1-5 T hydraulic jack 1 - Heating Stove 8-Bee Hives 2- Stock tanks 2- Range waterers with barrels 2-20 ft. Automatic chicken waterers 3- 4 bulb chicken brooders 2-Single bulb heat brooders 1 -Pump jack 10-Sacks of 33'o N. fertilizer Panel gates Cement blocks Crease gun filler Electric motors Miscellaneous lumber Few Hand tools Ends of wire fencing Steel posts 36-K-line adjustable 50 lb. hanging feeders 12-Warner adjustable 35 lb. hanging feeders 7-Rubber coated egg gathering baskets 1-CS portable sheep shearing machine with Briggs and Stratton gasoline 4 cycle air cooled engine 2-EB handpieces with 14 combs and cutters 1 -Black and Decker 6 in. electric saw 1-No brood gun 1-60 ft. Endless ('five belt 1 -Signal ' '" electric drill 1-Set of pipe dies Hodge wooden posts Pressure treated posts Barrels Coil No. 9 wire Hand post hole auger Hand jabber for post holes Several lengths of cast soil pipe Various fittings of cast soil pipe X'l Inch hail screen Bolts, nuts, screws of all sizes The Following Belonging To HAROLD BORNEMEIER AC-WC Cultivator; AC Mounted Cultivator; JD Tractor Mower; New Idea Loader; Tieble Bug; Western Land Roller; Contental Post Hole Digger; 1948 AC Corn Picker; Power Lawn Mower; Rubber tired Wagon Cear; David Bradley 4 Wheel Spreader; Wetmorc Feed Crinder. Few pieces of miscellaneous household furniture. WiilflOuTD D. HeAfit Owner Terms - CASH Ed McHugh- Clerk YOUNG & LACY, Auctioneers
