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wrww r- w y w wi qr"V ww 1 " O1 w t THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL iAOE SIX Thursday, April 25, 1957 First Services Held Sunday In New Building About 50 members and friends of the Plattsmouth Community Church were present at a dedi cation service Easter Sunday afternoon in the church's newly remodeled place of worship at 510 Main Street. Among the guests were T. H. Polook, own er of the building, and his daughter, Mrs. Alice Perry. Included in the ceremony were brief talks by various heads of departments of the Community Church, followed by a short mes sage and dedicatory prayer by the pastor. Rev. George Smith. David and Lois Ashby of Omaha conducted the musical portion of the program. Christian friends from other churches have stated their de sire to encourage the work which this interdenominational mission on Pattsmouth's Main Street has set out to accomplish on behalf of the city. The Community Church group has been meeting for over two years In the Lions Civic Audi torium, and during the past two months have labored diligently to remodel these new quarters to continue their work. Visitors Here From The Pacific Coast Mr. and Mrs. Alfred C. Grif fin of San Diego, Calif., are in the city as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Wlnscot. the latter, sister of Mr. Grif fin. "Hoot" and Mrs. Griffin are taking his mother, Mrs. E. M. Griffin to Miller. Mo., to visit another daughter, Mrs. John Moore and family. While here, Mr. and Mrs. Grif fin are calling on the old time friends in this locality. Mr. Grif fin Is a naval veteran and re tired from service after sev erl hitches in this branch of the national defense. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal Pltftsmouth Last Time Thurs., April 25 V. Mature And Anita Ekberg in "ZARAK" Be entranced by the many spertacles of "Zarak"! Cinemascope In Technicolor Also Comedy Cartoon Fri. & Sat., April 26 & 27 Jock Mahoney and a big cast "SHOWDOWN AT ABILINE" In Technicolor. Blazing story of range war In the west! Also Comedy & Cartoon Mat. Sat. 2:30 Nites 7:00 & 9:00 Sun., Mon., & lues., April 28-29-30 SAL M1NE0 Wa SAXON LOAKA FflTTEN kiDWMB C.FIAIT WVWAJf A picture for all ages! The whole wonderful story of to day's Rock n' Roll generation! One of the new movies that portray teenagers as they really are! Also Comedy, Cartoon & News Mat. Sun. 2:30 Kites 7:00 & 9:00 Don't let the good ones go by! C001 CATS JUMPING! f M.SLICK CHICKS FLIPPING! scalar Announcing The Opening May 1, 1957, Of MS AUTO SERVICE We Specialize In: Front End Alignment With New Bender Equipment. Ford-o-matic & Merc-o-matic Transmissions. General Repair For Quality Service On Any Make Car SEE JIM CHAPPELL 337 Main Across From Mrs. Don Warga Is Girls' State Counselor Mrs. Don Warga, president of the American Legion Auxiliary of Plattsmouth, has been select ed as one of the seven Senior Counselors for the Cornhusker Girls' State of 1957. Girls' State will be held on the campus of the University of Nebraska June 11-17, inclusive. A general chairman, experien ced in the work, will guide the counselors' activities. Mrs. Franklin P. Bowersox of Fremont is president of Girls State for 1957. The selection of Mrs. Warga is a high tribute for the diligent work in the services of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary. N. U. Tuition Rate Raised $30 Semester University of Nebraska stu dent tuition rates will be hiked $30 a semester for undergradu ate students as a result of ac tion by the Board of Regents at Lincoln Tuesday. This will bring the total cost to $120 a semester for resident students. The new rate that goes into effect with the beginning of the fall term was made necessary the Board of Regents informed Chancelor Hardin because "It Is becoming lncreasingy appar ent that the University of Ne braska will not receive the fi nancial support from tax sour ces which the Board of Regents feels is required." Along with the resident in crease was a hike for non-resident students double their pres ent rate, bringing the figure to $240 a semester. Tuition at the College of Medi cine was recommended to be increased $75 a year, to a total of $525. A $15 increase in summer school tuition was also recom $45 for the summer term. The committee report said the University, as a public institu tion, provided not ony learning but research and a wide var iety of public services and should be generally supported by all the people of the state. The new rates, they said, cor responded generally with neigh boring state universities and .col leges. Vacation Bible School To Begin Soon First Lutheran Church of Plattsmouth has announced Va cation Bible School will be held May 27th, through June 7th. The theme of this years pro gram is "Our Beautiful Savior.-' The aim of each department, from the smallest age level to the oldest Is to have the chil dren come to know Jesus bet ter, love Him more, and trust in Him as the Son of God and Savior from sin. Christ centered projects will also be planned for all age levels. Children from the age of three through the eighth grade are invited to attend and deepen their knowledge and faith In "Our Beautiful Savior." Three Marriage Licenses Issued In County Court Three marriage licenses were issued In county court since last report a week ago. Robert Frank Bloomgren, 23, Llncon, to Neoma Mae Coler lck, 20, Louisville, issued April 19. Donald Johnson, 26. Omaha, to Gladys Estelle, 26, Omaha. Issued April 20, married by Judge Case. Witnesses were Es tella Rutherford and Sarah Ce cil. George Morrison, 29, Glenwood la., to Ethel Maxine Bell, 21, Glenwood, la. Issued April 20, married by Judge Case. Wit nesses were Mable Curtis and Gene C. Curtis, both of Pacific Junction. Ia. Courthouse Dial 4177 Mr. and Mrs. Hal Gar nctt and Madge and Mr. and Mrs. Greth Garnett were Sunday guests in the Hammond home in Avoca- Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tesarek, Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tesarek, Jr., and family of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. William Williams and sons were Easter dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Art Tesarek and Karen of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Story and son, Donnie, had as their guest the past week, Mr. Story's cousin from Fontana, Calif. Together they went to Dubuque, la-, to spend Easter weekend with Mr. Story's Mother. Chuck Aitkenhead of Omaha is visiting in Platts mouth at the Dr. Amato home. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Young of Des Moines, la., former resi dents here, were In the city Sunday to attend Easter services at St. Luke's Church. They have just recently returned from a motor trip that took them through Ohio and Kentucky. While at Louisville, Ky., they had the pleasure of meeting "Ho gie" Trammell, former secre tary of the Plattsmouth Cham ber of Commerce. H. J. Thiele who has been critically ill at Immanuel Hos pital in Omaha is somewhat improved. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hilflicker and daughter called on Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thiele at the hospital Monday after noon. Mrs. Jon Black returned home Wednesday noon following a stay In Chappaqua, N. Y., since Christmas with her daughter and family and son. The daugh ter, Mrs- Jack Kling and her sons Jackie and Mrs. Black's son, George McClanahan accomp anied the Plattsmouth visitor home. Donald Conyers, who was spending a few days in Onawa, la., with relatives, returned home to enter the armed service the first part of May. Officers Named To National Honor Society Elected to serve as officers of the National Honor Society for the 1957-58 school term at a business meeting Wednesday were Betty Dolezal, president; Marilyn Hendricks, vice presi dent; Matthew Wiysel, secre tary and John McBride, treas urer. Officers will serve in the So ciety during their senior year and will be responsible for its actions, active in the Plattsmouth Schools since 1954. Officers and members of the National Honor Society are chos en for their character, scholas tic standing, leadership and ser vice and exemplify these things to otner students. The Society has grown to be a vital asset to the school, ser ving with activities, such as ca det teaching, promoting good welfare, honor roll, registration leadership in Career Days and sponsoring school social func tions. One project is to encour age -sophomore students to high er scholastic standing. ,. The school is proud of these students and the harmony of this organization is maintained by the sponsor, Miss Jessie Whe lan. Reverend Taenzler Takes Part In Five Services Easter Day Easter was a big day for Rev. J. W. Taenzler pastor of First Christian Church who had part In five services. The day began with a worship service at the Easter Breakfast at 6:30 a. m. He taught his youth class and took pictures of all the Bible classes. Then came the Church Worship, when he spoke to an audience of 250. the largest ever to be in this church. The Knight Templars conduc ted a worship service at the Masonic Home at 2:30. Rev. Taenzler was guest minister speaking on the subject: Christ Lives Today. The day closed with a vesper service at 5 p. m., when six were added to the Church by Baptism. Railroads are told they need 100,000 freight ears a year. A leveling off is predicted for prices this year. By Margaret Dingman Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Meisinger entertained Thursday evening at a pre-Easter dinner. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meisinger and children, Stevle and Connie, and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Albin. Mrs. Grace Deles Deneier spent Monday and Tuesday in Weep ing Water visiting Mrs. Eunice Applegate and son. Rick Apple-gate- Monday night Mrs. Deneier attended the Junior Class play in which her grandson, Rick, took part. Mr. and Mrs. Gene John son and daughters, Connie and Linda from Tujunga, Calif., visited Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Foster of this city the past week. Mrs. Blanche Rhoden and son, Geral, had as their Easter Sun day dinner guests, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Meisinger and sons, Mark Allen and Kurt Lynn. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Rhoades left this morning for Altus, Okla., to visit with their daughter, Mrs. Ruth Schwenneker. Visiting in the Dale Harms home from Thursday to Easter Sunday were Mrs. Earl Terry berry, Modesto, Calif., mother of Mrs. Harms, and Mrs. Mae Mar tin of Burbank, Calif., sister of Mrs. Terryberry. The ladies will visit in this vicinity with re latives and friends, returning to their homes in California when Nebraska hot weather arrives. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Pan konin and family were Sun day guests of Mrs. Alice Pan konin in Louisville- Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotner and Joe Hadraba were hosts at Easter breakfast to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Nielsen, Sandra and Stuart. In the afternoon all en joyed boating at Lake Martawa, la. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brookhous er and daughter, Pam, spent Easter weekend in Milwaukee, Wise-, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Brookhouser and son, Dale, parents of Jack. The fam ily departed for Milwaukee Thursday . and returned home early Monday morning. Death Of Mrs. John Carper Old Manley Resident Death of Mrs. John Carper, 66, old resident of Manley, oc curred Wednesday, August 24th at the St. Elizabeth's hospital at Lincoln. She has been in failing health for the past two years. The greater part of her lifetime has been spent in the Manley com munity until the family remov ed to Lincoln. Mrs. Carper was born August 7, 1890 and is. well known over Here's a Spring Trick . . . Pretty, Too t . J mil WlMUfltf Tricks and treats may seem a bit out of season, but you'll agree the balmy days of spring call for new ideas in the kitchen. Here's one . . . real magic and a family treat. Because of its intrigue ana sim plicity. the whole family will gather 'round to whip up their own MACARONI PATTIES. All that's needed is a can of macaroni with cheese sauce . . . better make It Beveral cans, for the hungrier mem bers may want a whole can apiece! Reach for the cereal or crackers, because these pattieg are coated with crushed crumbs. Now . . . heat up a can of spaghetti sauce with mushrooms. This is the top ping. The main course Is well on its way to beinK complete! A vegetable salad and fruit des sert make this a meal . . . pretty and tasty, too. Go to it for easy 'n good eating! Macoronl Pattlet 1 CMti (li'i ounceK) macaroni with cheese na urn 14 cun line dry brend crumb; or I cup corn flukes, crushed: or H cup finely crushed cheese crackers 3 talilenpoon bulter or marirarln 1 ran (10 v, mime) rlaghettl cauct with mubliroomg Phone 241 Lester Dalton's mother of Salt Lake City, Utah has entered an Omaha Hospital where she submitted to sur gery this morning. Timer Gochenour entered the Methodist Hospital in Omaha Wednesday morning. He is in room 125. Mrs. Ervin Hansen and two sons of Milwaukee, Wise, are visiting at the Elmer Gochenour home and visiting other relatives in this area. Mrs. Robert Williams and children of Omaha were visitors this week of Mrs. Elwin Spangier and Mrs- Henry Adkins, former neighbors and friends. Guests here for Easter after noon were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Panzer of Ashland and their house guests, Mrs. B. D. Peter sen, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Knorr, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bion Hoffman of Houston, Tex., are visiting rela tives and old friends tn this section of Nebraska. They were at Ashland for a weekend to visit with Mr. Hoffman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoffman and his sister. Miss Lucille Hoffman. Bion Hoffman Is a former ath letic coach at Plattsmouth High School. The many friends of Loren Topliff in this city will be in terested In learning that he is now stationed at Fort Leonard Wood. Mo., stationed there in the army. His address is: Pvt. Loren D. Topliff, ER 17410833, Co. B., 1st Bn. (Cut) 75 TNL Reg., RFA. Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. E. G. Shellenbarger of San Fernando, Calif., arrived Wednesday night to visit in i the homes of Lis son, Clair , Shellenbarger and his daughter, Mrs. Kay McCann- Earl Harsberger, member of the Missouri River Army En gineering force, has been here on a visit with relatives and old friends. He has been stationed at Pierre, S. D., and assisting in the construction of large dams along the river in that lo cality. the central part of Cass Coun ty. Surviving are her husband, John F.; daughters, Mrs. Joseph Dietl of Plattsmouth; Mrs. Paul Kirk of Lincoln, Mrs. Guy Mc Gill of Yuba City, Calif., Mrs. Lester Shrader of Nehawka and Mrs. John Jorgensen of Mont gomery. Ala.; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Sat urday, April 27th, at 9 a. m. at St. Mary's Cathederal at Lin coln with burial at St. Patrick's Cemetery at Manley. Pall bear ers will be grandsons of Mrs. Carper. f Open both ends of the can. Push out the macaroni (using one lid, as a "pusher") about 1 inch; care-' fully cut off a slice, using a saw. like motion. Cut another slice in the same way until there are 4 slices. Carefully coat slices with bread crumbs. Brown in melted but ter in skillet over medium heat about 5 minutes on each side. The patties should be turned carefully only once. Heat sauce and serve over pal ties. Makes 4 servings. TOMATO JUICE HITS THE SPOT A colorful and nutritious bever age is TUB thing to have close at hand always. Be certain your pantry shelves have a complete stock ot bright red tomato Juice. Then It can be chilled down for a long cool accompaniment to BaackB or lunches. Or better still, heat It up for a warming cup at eheer. Today pr anytime. INS V v l- ' x; $) Odd Fellows Initiate Four New Members Plattsmouth Lodge No. 5, In dependent Order of Odd Fel lows bestowed the Third Degree on four new members of the, organization at their regular meeting Tuesdav evening at the Odd Fellows Hall, William H. Ofe, secretary, reported. Tuesday night's meeting saw one of the largest turnouts the local lodge has had in several years. More than 40 visitors from lodges in Nebraska and Iowa were present, with one visitor from as far away as Alabama. Several Past Grand Officers were in attendance as well as numerous officers from sur rounding lodges. Following the regular meeting a social hour was held, with luncheon served local members and visitors through the cour tesy of the local lodge. Shrincrs To Hold Colorful Spring Ceremonial Saturday Tangier Shrine Temple of the Knights of the Mystic Shrine is planning its biggest and most colorful ceremonial in years at Omaha, Saturday. It Is expected that some 2, 000 Shriners from Nebraska and Iowa will take part In the var ious events leading to the ini tiation of about 125 men into Tangier Temple. The public highlight will be the Saturday afternoon parade of Shrine marching units. It will include the mounted patrol of Abu Bekr temple of Sioux City and the bands and patrols of Za-Ga-Zig temple of Des ("JKjP Here are values that give birth to savings W 1 l nlt"vVVlv i, a values that make Baby Week a blessed ; l3i ?i;'.nCl) H event for your budget. And remember ' ILy W"" ILb" I I you save safely at our Baby Department. H"1.! u, "Blip -0 You save surely because every price is f : EosY t0 j olil f B a low price. jg lai"t4 I f ..- .Si IrTl i f ' SAFETY P1HS JIB If ri I 1 I Vl-DYLI9Cc l-4 I J tilUci I I II ABDEC DROPS 3.51 r(fis ftjd It I ILCHIX D..p.r liner. .98 If I Baby Week Special FREE!! BABY BOTTLE INSULATOR 'KEEPS BABY'S BOTTLE HOT OR COLD," WITH EACH PURCHASE OF BABY NEEDS. 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