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fyr wwnrwww ww vw w wwv w" www fw w ' w w w v mw t r "p A' THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, April 29, 1957 Dial 241 American Legion Auxiliary Holds Annual Spring Luncheon UNION (Special) The Annual Spring, one o'clock luncheon, given by the ladles of the Amer ican Legion Auxiliary, was held ut the Legion Hall Tuesday aft ernoon. The long artistically decorated tables had sections of a musi cal staff with ivy and other at tractive plants, dotted here and there. A three-course luncheon was served by the members of the Auxiliary. At each guests place, there was a gift of per fume. After the luncheon, the ladles presented a "Hit Parade" pro gram which kept the guests in "stitches." Jane Roddy presided at the microphone and announ ced each number. Mary Wolph sang the theme song. The mu sicians in stunning costumes, were Phyllis Ackley, Snare drum, Margery Meredith, clar inet; Velma Brown, trombone; Oretchen Everett, wash board; Kathryn Harrah, violin; Betty Hoback, coffee pot; whistlers, on various instruments, were Margery Crook, Mary Pearsley, Elsie Frans. Myrtle Whltted and Gladys Weston. Esther Ann Kendall played Schreiner't 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-ox. ar? 1 PINT SCHREINER'S SPECIAL FORMULA HAND CREAM WITH DISPENSER $1.25 How Much Are You Paying For An 8 oz. Bottle? Schrefner Drug SOENNICHSEN'S . . . INVITE YOU TO THE Homemakers Show AT Plattsmouth High School Auditorium Tuesday, April 30th Be sure to visit our exhibit of New . . . Birdseye Frozen Foods You eat better for less when you shop at . . SOENNICHSEN'S CROCERY DEPT. Herb Say's-- "Be Sure To Visit The Gamble Exhibit AT Homemakers Show Plattsmouth High School Auditorium Tuesday, April 30th Sec the beautiful new furniture and Appli ances at our booth. We will be happy to help you plan your home furnishings needs. When you think of your home . . . Think of Gambles. banjo and her Imitation as El vis Preley was entertaining from start to finish. A quartet, Helen Wolfe, Ruth Ruby, Gret chen Everett and Marlon Clark also entertained. ' Among the extra song num bers, Erma Baker was a hit in deed as she appeared with her "extra pounds" and sang, "She's Too Fat For Me." The No. 1 song was "Love Me Tender" by Esther Kendall. The lady coming the longest distance, Mrs. Webber, from California, and Mrs. Eva Beck er, the eldest guest, received a gift. Gold star mothers present were Mrs. Louis Crunk and Mrs. Gladys Slinker. A number of door prizes of potted plants were given. Mrs. Lola Murdock was presented with a gift for her faithful ser vice in helping to make this luncheon a success. The same show will be pre sented to the public at a little later date in May, by special request. Ladies Aid Reports Good Attendance The members of the Ladies Aid of the Christ Lutheran road held their April meeting, Tuesday, April 23. Due to the big March snow, no March meet ing was held. Hostesses were Mrs. A. B. Lentz and Mrs. Philip Hennings. A good attendance is recorded, with many visitors. Our church ladies, as one group, out of 100 congregations, are invited to Midland College, Fremont, to attend a May day luncheon May 7. All interested to attend, please contact Mrs. August Siemoneit by April 29, to have rerrvations available. An open Parcel, Food and Food Sale were also1 held with many plants, and "good things" on displays. Devotions were read by Mrs. Joanne Scholting. She chose a topic from Mark the 16th chap ter. Carol Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Davis played two numbers on the piano ac cordian. For the closing of the program, we enjoyed Joanne Scholting's song. "The House We Live In" accompanying her self. Refreshments were served. THE THE Herb Freeburg, Owner Plattmouh, Nebraska ft:..- a LINCOLN Discussing the long rane Home Extension program in Cass County, left to right, are: Mrs. Orland Stohlman, Louisville; Mrs. Richard Heim, Louisville; Mrs. Elmer Johnson, Louisville (hidden); Mrs. Willis Lor ensen, Weeping Water; Mrs. Clinton 1). West- Ploog - Dankleff Engagement Told Mr. and Mrs. Irvin C. PIook of Cedar Rapids, la., announce the engagement of their daugh ter, Mary Ann, to Richard Dank leff, son of Mr. and Mrs John Dankleff, of Avoca, Nebr. Miss Ploog is a senior student at Iowa State Teachers College. Mr. Dankleff, a graduate of Columbia University and the University of Nebraska, is an instructor in the English de partment at Iowa State Teach ers College. An early June wed ding is planned. 1 10 Attend Sunrise Service At Horning Easter Sunday morning, the United Youth movement spon sored a sunrise service for the youth of the Methodist, St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed, Presbyterian, Mynard Evangeli cal United Brethren, and Mur ray Presbyterian youth fellow ship. It was held at the Horning Cemetery at 5:30 a. m. On the east end of the ceme tery was erected a rugged cross and there under the cross the youth held their service. The service began with a brass band playing 'Christ the Lord Is Risen'. The singing was led by Miss Beverly George, grade school music teacher. There were 110 youth and sponsors at tending the service. Following the service the youth had their breakfast at the Mynard Evangelical United Brethren Church basement. The men of the five different church es prepared the breakfast which consisted of tomato juice, eggs, toast, sausage, rolls and coffee. Edna Abercrombie Fred Tilson Marry At Hiawatha, Kansas Miss Edna Abercrombie, dughter of Mrs. Cliff Stoehr, and Fred Tilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvadore Tilson, were married by Judge William R. Reese at Hiawatha, Kans., April 8th. Mrs. Tilson attended Ozark Schools, Ozark, Ark., and Mr. Tilson attended the Plattsmouth Schools. The couple resides at 705 Ave nue B, Plattsmouth. Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Renner, a son, April 25, weighing 6 pounds, 14 ounces, at the Clarkson Hospital. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Laughlin of Bellevue and Mrs. Alice Renner of Platts mouth. Son A seven pound twelve ounce baby boy was vorn on Tuesday, April 16th at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, to Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cook, Fort Crook. Thn baby was named Steven Gail. The family has a daughter, Don na, aged two. Maternal grandparents ate Mr. and Mrs. Victor Clarence, Bellevue. Paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William Cook. Piatt mouth. Great grandmother, is Mrs. J. L. Pell, Omaha. Son Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hammons of Fairplay, Mo., are the par ents of a son, Harold Eugene, Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Toman of Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Connie Hammons of Fairplay, Mo. Great grandmothers- are Mrs. John J. To amn, Sr., Plattsmouth and Mrs. Mary Matis of Murray. SAID I ARABIA Saudi Arabia and the United States have .sinned an ae,nv ment extending for five years the right of U. S. forces to use the Dhahran air base. In return this country will train a small Saudi Arabian navy, air force, and army, and construct a civil air terminal. FBIkTHS tOV' :i I Pat Brown Has Part In Dairy Royal Annual Miss Patricia Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brown, student at the University of Ne braska has been given added honors in connection with the Varsitv Dairy Club 3th annunl Patricia Brown Dairy Royal, to be held at 7:30 p. m. in the horse barn on the College of Agriculture campus, May 2. . Miss Brown has been named by the Gamma Phi Beta social sorority as a candidate for Dairy Royal Queen. She also will represent the sorority in the Cqfcd cow milking contest. Miss Brown was honored in Plattsmouth by being named queen of the 1956 King- Korn Karnival. New Officers Elected At DAR Chapter Meet The DAR Chapter met April 25 at the home of Mrs. Pearl Mann. . Mrs. Estelle McClusky, Regent, presided. Officers elected for the com ing year are: Regent, Mrs. Pearl Reilly; vice regent, Mrs. Clayt Rosen crans; secretary, Mrs. Mollie Gobelman; treasurer, Mrs. Pearl Mann; registrar, Mrs. Zilpha Seward; chaplain, Mrs. Estelle McClusky; historian, Jessie Rob ertson and librarian Mrs. Blanche Gamer. Plans were made to attend a meeting at Arbor Lodge at Ne braska City, May 14. Five chap ters from .southeastern Nebras ka will meet with the State Re gent Mrs. H. L. Blackledge. Cemetery Made Attractive By Many Volunteer Workers Many people turned out Saturday- morning to help with the landscaping of the Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, better known as the Horning Cemetery. A crushed white rock drive way was made and with the now shrubbery planted, makes an attractive addition to the cemetery. Those making the project a success were Bob and Henry Jacobs, Andy Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. John Vallery, Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Hild, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cook, Roy Colo, Lee Piper and Charles Rakow, (sent by Myron Wiles.) Also Harvey Burk. I. L. Fitch horn, George Mumin, Royal Smith, Peter Gobelman, Ray and Allie Leonard, Willis Cole, Francis Gochenour and Frank Topliff. V4 ' 'j i 4 ft ' ft ";.- 4 J vfi Hit' lake, Elmwood; Mrs. Forrest Engelkemeier, Louisville; Mrs. Herbert Heil, Louisville; Mrs. Jesse Westlake, Elmwood, (partially hidden); and Home Agent Mrs. Pearl Groesser, Weeping Water. Sunday School Class Has Easter Party UNION (Special) Mrs. Ruth Pike and Mrs. Todd held an Easter party at the home of Mrs. Pike for the pupils of their two Sunday School class es Saturday afternoon. They col ored Easter eggs, and later spent a long time hunting them after Carol Ann Pike and Virginia Balfour had hidden them all ov er the yard. They also had a session of games after which a lunch was served to the hungry "search ers." Presemt were: Ellen Paasch, Donna Clark, Ellen Stine, Don na Eaton, Tommy Easter, John ny. Carneal, Lndsey Clark, Sha ron Splitt, Mike Ganaway, John ny Garfield, Cathy Stine, Sarah Henderson, Judy Balfour, Mrs. George Clark, Carol Ann Pike Virginia Balfour and Mrs. Todd. Forty & Eight Stage Wreck At Omaha On Sunday Sunday was the occasion of the annual spring "wreck" of Voiture No. 206 La Societe Des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux at Omaha, drawing representatives from voitures over this part of Nebraska. . The 'event was staged in honor of Karl F. Hass, sous chef de femin de fer, of Clear Lake la. The wreck was staged at the Hotel Paxton with a large at tendance present to enjoy the event. The ladies of the members were entertained at the 40 & 8 club rooms during the progress of the wreck with an afternoon of games and a luncheon serv ed at the club rooms at 5 o' clock joined in by the members of the 40 & 8. Attending from Plattsmouth toiture 1218 were Don Warga, chef de gare, Art Warga, Eu gene Krings, Dr. P. T. Heine man, past grand chef de gare of Nebraska. The ladies attending were Mrs. Don Warga and Mrs. Eugene Krings. Elmer Gochenour In M. E. Hospital Omaha Elmer Gochenour, Platts mouthstreet commissioner, was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Omaha last Wednesday where he is making a satisfactory re covery. He expects to be re leased and will return home about Wednesday of this week. CALENDAR Wdenesday, May 1 Presbyterian Womens Associ ation will meet at the church at 2 p. m. with Circle 1 as hostess. Program "White Cross'' by Mrs. Harold Buechler. Thursday, May 2 Navy Mothers will meet at the home of Mrs. Clarence Ake son at 2 o'clock. WSCS will meet at the Metho dist Church at 2 p. m. Friday, May 3 Good Cause Kensington will meet at 8 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Fred Vincent. Friday, May 3 Council of United Church Wo men May Fellowship Tea, at the Christian Church at 2 p. m. Tuesday, May U Lewiston Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Tony Klimm. SCHREINER REXALL ..dumm-" uifr . ifTfc ..nrtinjrffhmffiii liTimtfji.jn-liii. jfllfrinBi Mrs. Beins Guest Of Platte View Club Mrs. Philip Hell was hostess to the Platte View Extension Club April 18. Eight new mem bers answered roll call by giv ing color combinations. Mrs. Roy Belns was a guest. Each member originated and modeled an Easter bonnet. The meeting was opened by giving the Flag Salute, followed by group singing. As there was no March meet ing held, the lessons on "Dis tinction Through Accessories' and Swedish Embroidery were given by Mrs. Leroy Meisinger. Many beautiful pieces of Huck Weaving were displayed. The club plans to attend Home makers Day at Plattsmouth, April 30. The next lesson will be on "Outdoor Cookery" held in May. The hostess served a lunch. Tips On Gardening Given At Club Meet Roll call was answered by giving a tip on gardening at the Kenosha Extension Club meet ing when members met at the home of Mrs. Robert Snodgrass. Elizabeth Snodgrass presided at the business meeting and de votions were given by Ruth To man who also gave an interest ing lesson on county taxes. An invitation to the Platts mouth Homemakers Day April 30th was read and accepted with reservations made for all mem bers. Among other announce ments were the presidents meet ing for April 24th and Feeder's Day April 26th. A discussion on an appeal for donations from Cass County His torical Society was read, and it was decided not to give as a club, but each family to give as desired. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Robert Snodgrass, May 15th. It will be an all day meeting with lesson on outdoor cooking, with each member be ing solicited for part of the food to be cooked. The food delivered to Betty Campbell or Clara Mei singer before 10 o'clock and members to be at the meeting by 12 noon with dinner at 1 p. m. Mrs. Snodgrass served refresh ments following the business and social afternoon. Gordon Heil Leaves After Visit Here With His Parents Gordon D. Heil departed for Spokane, Wash., Saturday morn ing after a three week's va cation, visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Heil and other relatives and friends in the vi cinity. His brother, Howard, who re cently entered the service is now stationed at Camp Lewis, Tacoma, where he is taking his basic training. Pirl Albin of near Louisville was in the city to renew his Journal subscription. He reports oats are in and Is expecting a good year if rains continue. ornennci leers na a i a, A a, A ,A A A A Egg Hunt Was A Success At Union Approximately 35 children of Union and surrounding districts attended an Easter Egg Hunt Saturday held at the Union Grade School yard. Merchants of Union donated prizes for the hunt, and spon sored by the American Legion Auxiliary and the War Dad's Auxiliary. Those who assisted with the hunt were Mrs. Betty Harrah, Mrs. Elsie Frans. Mrs. Esther Kendall and Mrs. Betty Hoback. Mrs. Betty Hoback Publicity Chairman Mrs. Hulda Gerdcs Surprised At Party Mrs. Ralph Wildrlck enter tained a group of ladies at a surprise birthday party, Tues day afternoon, honoring Mrs. Hulda Gerdes. Pinochle was the highlight of the afternoon entertainment. High prize was won by Mrs. Georgia Dess, second high by Mrs. Lizzie Wildrick, and low by Mrs. Julia Garrison. Mrs. Gerdes received many nice birthday gifts. Guests present besides the host and guest of honor were, Mrs. Georgia Gess, Mrs. Julia Gar rison, Mrs. Lela Habel and Jeff rey, Mrs. Alice Pankonin, Mrs. Hanna Twlss, and Mrs. Lizzie Wildrlck. A nice lunch was ser ved and everybody wished Mrs. Gerdes many more happy birth days. Journal Want Ads Pay . oiUi - Ambulance TT02SY a72r 4iii Swatek Hardware Welcomes You To The Homemakers Show AT THE Plattsmouth High School Auditorium Tuesday, April 30ih Be sure to visit our exhibit and see the newest in Skellgas Ranges, Kitchenware and Hardware. Live Better . . . Make Your Home More Liveable SWATEK HARDWARE Welcome To The AT THE Plattsmouth High School Auditorium TUESDAY, APRIL 30th See How Gas Can Make Homemaking Easier. Be sure to see our Exhibit at this show. See the very latest in Cas Appliances . . . including the New Fully Automatic Universal Cas Ranges Bryant and Toastmaster Hot Water Heaters Bendix Duomatics and Dryers. Servel Refrigerators Mrs. Sylvia Andersen, Home Economist Will present cooking demonstrations at 9:30 A. M. i,im"Hy'iiw!', jy ICE CREAM DRUG a A ,A A A A A A. A i 4i Aii Film To Be Shown At Fellowship Tea The Council of United Church Women will hold their annual May Fellowship Tea Friday, May 3, beginning at 2 o'clock. The tea will be held nt the Christian Church of Plattsmouth and a film "Freedom To Learn" is scheduled for the program. Mrs. R. C. Humiston is presi dent of the council. Subscribe to The Journal Now! Watch Repair at Moderate Prices Our expert craftsmen will put your old watch back into operation . . doing the job precisely, quickly, and econom ically. GROVE JEWELRY 505 Main Phone 228 L - Una w HJyMy,, ft NOW IN PROCRESS Sh A m, A i i ni rf i fn i i.Bf .', fn mf tt 1 1 fl it