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I Murdock Has Good Banquet Attendance Florence McDonald Tel. 2292 One hundred forty-three at tended the Mother-Daughter ban quet which was held In the church parlors Saturday evening, April 27th. The theme of "Hats" was carried out In table decor ations and each table was cen tered with a hat tree covered wlih mlnature hats, all differ ent. Mrs. Wally Rlchert was toastmistress, those on the toast list were Sondy Smith, Mrs. El don Panska, Mrs. Keith Herb ster. Janet and Betty Schewe sang a duet "Little Mother" and Sharon Bornemeler sang "My Mom." Next came a style show of comic hats which caused much laughter. Mrs. Myrtle Nickle re ceived a corsage for oldest mother and Mrs. Pat Borne meler received one for being the youngest mother. Mrs. Wes ley Rleke and Mrs. Marilyn Mil ler each received corsages for coming the longest distance. The banquet was served by the men of the church with the younger men acting as waiters. Easter Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stock and Richard were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Vogler, Don na and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Stock and family, Mr. and REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5V1 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmoufth Loan fir Building Ass'n. BUSINESS A HOME AWAY FROM HOME PHONE 3243 Restful surrounding! for the aged and convalescent. Licensed and Approved 24 hour nursing service. Special Diets RIVERVIEW AND HILLCREST NURSING HOMES 616 Ave f SCHREINER REXALL DRUGS PHONE 4114 The original authorized Rexall Drug Store. Authorised East man Dealer; Prescriptions; Whitman Candies; Hallmark Cards. SCHREINER REXALL DRUCS 5" Main Community Auditorium For Rent Phones 3158 & 286 Complete Banquet facilities for up to 220 people; all modern kitchen; air conditioned; cloak room; ladies lounge; P. A. System; Stage. PLATTSMOUTH LIONS CLUB 510 Main . . See Phones above MODERN SHOE REPAIR SERVICE PHONE t288 Complete repair service for Men's, Ladies' and Children's shoes. HERB'S SHOE REPAIR 309 Main GUARANTEED TV & RADIO SERVICE PHONE 233 New sets . . Motorola, Hot Point & Admiral Television; Motorola Radios, Pick-up fir delivery repair service. RAY'S SALES & SERVICE 110 So 3rd St. An Exclusive Infants' & Children's Shop Phone 3181 A complete fine of infants', pre-school and children's wear. You'll enjoy shopping at . . . WEE WARDROBE (Helen Eiting) 425 Main When It Breaks Down . . We Can Rebuild It. Phone 243 The most complete machine shop in Cass County. We specialize in repair of quarry and hjavy machinery. W. F. CADY. INC. BREX Shops Are WHERE BEAUTY COSTS SO LITTLE PHONE 270 Entrust your hair styling to Margo and Dorothy. THE BEAUTY BOX Opposite Cass Theatre We'll Build A New Home Or Remodel Yours Phone 7275 Ceneral contracting, New homes and remodeling of any building. Free estimates. BILL STEER 1705 Valley St. For The Most In Drug Store Service PHONE 6117 Professional Prescription Service. Livestock pharmaceuticals and Remedies. A complete line of cosmetics and gifts. We give S & H Creen Stamps. FELDHOUSEN DRUCS 522 Main HOBSON FUNERAL HOME PHONE 105 Est. 1915 Weeping Water, Nebraska MARYL0UISE HOBSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION American Breeders Service Every Sire proven great Dairy & Beef TECHNICIAN DICK FISCHER DRUCS WITH A REPUTATION PHONE 289 Prescription Service Beauty Bar Fountain & Luncheonette Cift Headquarters Veterinary Supplies CASS DRUC (Walgreen Agency) 502 MAIN SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY Top Quality Brands Complete Range of Sizes. Expert Shoe Fitting B & H SHOES Mrs. Archie Smith and son. Glade of Cozad. The Easter Contata "Memor ies of Easter Morn" presented at the Murdock E. U. B. Church on Sunday evening was enjoyed by the full house In attendance. Easter Sunday dinner guests at the L. W. Rase home were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Rase and family of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Buekland and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Rase and baby of Lincoln. The seventh and eighth grades enjoyed a field trip to Nebraska City on Friday accompanied by their teacher, Mrs. Smith. The Murdock Senior class slip ped away rather early on Friday morning for their annual sneak day, which they spent in Omaha. Mrs. Mark Stock and son left the first of the week for Pennsyl vania to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dickmeyer of Omaha are the proud par ents of a son born Saturday, April 27th at the Clarkson hos pital. Mrs. Dickmeyer is the former Margaret Mills. Miss Julie Jane Dickmeyer of Omaha Is visiting at th home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Mills for a few days. Mrs. George Work of Omaha visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool on Wednesday. On Wednesday afternoon four representatives of the Masonic Lodge called on Mr. A. J. Tool and presented him with the Jor dan Medal, which is in recog nition of the oldest member of the lodge. Those making the uresentation were Mr. B. E. Sumner, Alva Reid and William Atchison of Elmwood and I. C. McCrory of Murdock. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal DIRECTORY PHONE 8133 Phone 8133 PHONE 7232 532 MAIN Avoca Lions Hold Variety Show Tuesday Mrs. Henry Maseman Journal Correspondent A variety show, sponsored by the Avoca Lions Club was held Tuesday, April 23 at 8 p. m. in the high school auditorium. Program presented included; opening music, Roger Hillman, Otoe, several numbers; Male Quartette, Eagle, several num ber; Electric Guitar music, Jerry Gorton; "Recitation Day, School District 20". Avoca Jun ior High; Trio, Karen Kepler, Maye and Kaye Berner; Pan tomine. Richard Hunteman; vo cal solo, Robert Marquardt; Guitar Music, Jerry Gorton, O toe; Triple Trio, Pat Tritsch, Karen Kepler, Darlene Hunte man, Maye and Kaye Berner, Elaine Brokhoff. Marilyn Bose, Clara and Hilda Kammann; Guitar numbers, Mrs. Emma Wallman and son. Rodney, Eagle and the "Farmeraires", Eagla, closed the program. A lunch followed the program in the school cafeteria. Mrs. Myrtle Wolph and Mrs. Leta Wileoxen of Avoca took their pupils of the primary and grammar rooms to Lincoln Mon day for a tour including the mu seum. Several mothers accom panied the group. Mrs Mervin Haverkamp, A voca, and Mrs. William Emshotf Jr., Lincoln, honored Miss Bet ty Emsholf, Nebraska City, at the Haverkamp home at a mis cellaneous shower Monday eve ning. Miss Emshoff and William Morrow, Clarkston, Wash., will be married May 18 at Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Webster and children. Bellevue, helped David Hansen celebrate his third birthday Sunday at a dinner at the C. A. Hansen home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mase man and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ruhge, Mrs. Ernest Ems hoff, Mrs. Dena Ruge and Fran ces!, Mrs. John Ehlers, Mrs. Jordan Kohjer Sr., attended fu neral services Tuesday for John Halm at Syracuse. Womans Fellowship of the Congregational Church met Thursday in the church parlors with Mrs. Fred Marquardt and Mrs. Caroline Marquardt. Mrs. Albert Sill led the devotional per iod. There were reports of the Easter sale. Mrs. Elvin Emshoff and Mrs. Bryan Seegel visited her sister Mrs. Miller at Weeping Water Friday. Also present were Mrs. Dick Patton, Milford, who is living temporarily with her mother as the Pattons lost their home and everything, except a few clothes in the storm at Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mase man, Mrs. Dena Ruge and Fran ces, Mrs. John Ehlers. Mrs. J. M. Kohjer and Alfred Nutzman attended the wedding of Miss Betty Jean Nutzman to Marion Kriefcl, in Syracuse at St. Paul inus Catholic Church Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Christy, Utica, spent several days the past week visiting her sister, Mrs. Caro line Marquardt. Mrs. Christy will spend several more days this week with her sister. Sandy and Randy Baker, of Weeping Water, are spending a few days with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Norris, while their mother is in the hospital with a new baby. The Veterans Club met Thurs day evening at the Elmer Halls trom home Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Case. Prizes at cards went to Mr. and Mrs. John Wolph, Mrs.Kenneth Wessel, Roy Ruhge and Robert Hallstrom. Mrs. Lydia Midkiff. Union, spent several days at the Earl Freeman home this past week. Richard Place, Nebraska City and Glen Place. Lincoln, spent an evening at the Roy Ruhge home. Mrs. Ralph Beccard, Robert and Judy, Lincoln, spent sever al days this week with her mother and grandmother, Mrs. Harry Mickle. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bogard visited her sister, Mrs. Len Brin ton at Elmwood, Friday eve ning. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Maseman and daughter; Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Maseman and children; Mr. and Mrs. Valter Halm and daugh ters; Mrs. Robert Nutter and children; Mrs. Dena Ruge and Francis, Mrs. John Ehlers; Mrs. J. M. Kokler, Mrs. John Halm: Miss Barbara Wolfe and Rich ard Maseman. Mrs. Lyle Dankleff was a sur gery patients at St. Joseph Hos pital, Omaha, Wednesday. Alf Nutzman left for his home Wednesday after visiting rela tives here at Bertrand. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Nielsen and family, Gretna, visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pittman and Candy. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Everett visit ed Mrs. Len Brinton. who Is very ill at her home in Elm wood Mrs. Kord Sudman is spend ing several days with her dpioh ter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Shick neur Elmwood. A committee of the Mission ary Society of First Lutheran ' ,iif :':'-;1J ' i ' . . . t y-x V f '"V V I M t'S " ' i ' "' . I I i i iMiiiiiiiniiiumi i iiiiin nit mm i - - LEAVE IT TO A SAILOR they've got one in every port whether by land or by sea, and this pretty little gal he found here Career Day is Jan Wagner, Scotia, Nebr., who is in her second year of training at St. Joseph's Hospital, Omaha. The fellow in the sailor suit (a Navy man tells us) isn't any sail or at all. He's Robert L. liroughton MMlc, Stevenson, Wash., with over 14 years in the Coast Guard and this district's re cruiting officer. Both took part in the program Thursday at the Plattsmouth High School. Journal Photo Louisville Hosts Accordian Band From Omaha Schools Don Wildrick Phone 2511 The Johnny Swoboda Accor dian Band which played in Louisville, April 26, was well attended and everybody really enjoyed it. The Band not only consisted of accordians but also featured several variety num bers. The band is made up-of grade and high school pupils of the Omaha Schools. The girls were dressed in white formals and the boys in black trousers and white shirts. The Louis ville talent participating in the evening's entertainment were; two tap dance numbers by Jean Johnson and Mary Franke; pan tomine by Margie Weisneth; high school boys quartet; Frank Puis sang a medley of songs accompanied in one number by his brother, Ralph; Boys Glee Club; and the German Band, consisting of Mrs. Laura Gess, Ross Nichols, Walter and Ron ald Hutchinson and Jack Weis neth. Everybody enjoyed the eve ning entertainment. Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Fussel man and families were Mr. and Mrs. Warren Fusselman of Bris tow, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fussel man of Plainview. Sunday visit ors were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hanson and son of Council Bluffs, la.; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Jim Hinkhouse and daughter of Correctionville, la.; Mr. and Mrs. Gary Fusselman and son of Lincoln. A big picnic dinner was held in the Fusselman yard. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gerdes visited Sunday, April 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oetjen of Carter Lake, la. Saturday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. An drew Landgren were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Akromis of Omaha. Sunday callers were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Schmader. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Druery and sons were visitors Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don ald Gottsch and family of Burr. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Mooney of Beatrice were Sunday after noon callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stander and family. Mrs. Bedella Stander visited from Sunday April 21 till April 23 at the home of her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Marquardt and family of Avoca. Mrs. Sadie Doan is on the sick list this week. She is con Church met at the William Dett mer home Wednesday to make plans for their mother-daughter luncheon in the near future. Present were Mrs. John Buck holz, Mrs. Albert Bose, Mrs. Maynard Rippe, Mrs. John Ems hoff and Mrs. Joyce Shutz. Mrs. Myrtle Wolph visited her brother, Roy Chappelle at St. Mary's Hospital, where he had surgery. Tuesday. Mrs. Ralph Rathbun and chil dren, Murray, visited friends here Saturday. Mrs. Ernest Norris and Mrs. Allen Ehlers assisting were hostesses at a party for a jun ior high group at the Library, Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrx. Joe Hart and children, Omaha, visited her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stutt, Sunday. The Sunday N'ght Supper Club met with Mr. und Mrs. Henry Dankleff. Prize at cards writ to Mrs. Taul St' aub. Mrs. Fred Marqua.dt, Ai.inony Wirth, Hen ry Smth. Mr?. Durst was a iuest. 1 - J J v.. fined to her home and is under the doctors care. Dinner guests Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stander of Wabash were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stander and Robin of Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Stander and family of Omaha and Miss Lillian Stand er of Omaha, Dick and Clifford Stander. Mrs. Clarence Stohlmann. John Judith and Joan attended two parades in Omaha Saturday. The morning parade was in South Omaha welcoming the new Radio station . The other was the Shriners Parde in North Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heim attended the ball game in Omaha Saturday. j Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Keckler and family entertained at a com bination birthday and Easter din ner, Sunday, April 21. It was the birthday of Mrs. Keckler's brother, Cyril Vervaecke of South Bend. Those present be side the hosts and the guest of honor were Mr. and Mrs. Ru dolph Vervaecke of South Bend, Mr. and Mrs. George Vervaecke of Louisville. Evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Larverne Hennings of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Richard Heim and Mrs. Ed Group were in Omaha April 25. Mrs. Harold Ahl was a caller Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Heim. Saturday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mayfleld and Mrs. Mayfield's two sisters of Omaha, and Mrs. Harold Koop. Callers this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Keck ler and family were Mrs. Ralph Quid Mortkei sheer sheer r ,' BERKSHIRE stockings The only nylons knit to stop runs starting at top or toe. Berkshire's exclusive Nylace Kantrun Top and Toe-Ring guard even the, sheerest stockings against runs. $1.35, $1.50, $1.65 Style Shop Welte and children of Weeping Water, and Mrs. Ernest Gruber, Ricky and Terry. Mr. and Mrs. John Ward took Mrs. Ward's mother, Mrs. Jake Renner of Weeping Water to the University Hospital in Omaha Monday, for a check-up. Mr. and Mrs. Chris True and Mrs. Clarence Riggs and daugh ter Christina were Sunday eve ning callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz True and daugh ters. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wildrick and Agnes were weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Daharsh near Hickman. They were all Saturday evening supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Neil McFadden at Cheney. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Friesel and Jerry of Weeping Water were guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Bauers. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wildrick spent the weekend at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Kidder and fam ily in Council Bluffs, la. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tlustos were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tlustos and Elaine in Platts mouth, and in the afternoon they all attended the ball game in the Municipal Stadium in Omaha. Sunday afternoon and evening callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wildrick were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Seidelmeier and son, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sanken and daughter, all of At lantic, la., and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Lancaster and family of Plattsmouth. Saturday afternoon callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tlustos were Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Maguire and family of Murdock. Saturday evening sup per guests were Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tlustos and family. Mrs. LaRue Williams and Miss Wilma Schoeman were in Platts mouth Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Morgan of Omaha were Friday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. LaRue Williams. Thev came down to bid them good-bye as Mr. Mor gan is being transferred to Port land, Ore., for two years. Mr. Morgan is an electrician for the Union Pacific in Omaha. Earl Puis was the guest of his father, Otto Puis, at the Father Son banquet at the Christ Luth eran Church of Louisville, Sun day evening. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Puis attended the funeral of Mr. Puis' aunt Mrs. Mata Lutz In Plattsmouth. Mrs. S. J. Edgerton spent from Easter Sunday until Thursday wth her son, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Edgerton and Jeffrey, and her granddaughter and grandson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Apodaca in Omaha. She had a very enjoy able time while staying in O maha. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Fornoff and Jean of Silver City, la., were Saturday afternoon and supper guests at the home of Mrs. S. J. Edgerton. Miss Cheryl Ann Faust of Blair is visiting this week at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Faust. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Danner and Dawn Denise and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vaughn and family were afternoon callers Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Danner. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Koop vis ited at the home of Mr. Koop's mother, Mrs. John Koop in O maha, Sunday. THE PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, May 2, 1957 Section B PAGE THREE Mrs. Olive Hedvall and Mrs. A. D. Scott, both of Omaha spent the weekend at the home of their sister and husband. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mayfield. Saturday they all vsited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Koop in Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Elwln Isaac and family of Manley were Thurs day evening callers at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beck and son in Louisville, and Friday eve ning they called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pace in Weeping Water. NEW COMET In late April and early May, a bright new comet will be vis ible to the naked eye et zero magnitude one of the "most bril liant objects in the sky at that time. Comet Arend-Roland, first discovered on November 8, 1936, will be seen in the Southern Hemisphere before dawn during the first half of April but per sons in the Northern Hemisphere will not be able to see it until the end of April and the begin ning of May, after sunset. Dur ing the last part of April it will appear very low in the northwest after sunset. Style nicest way to pamper Give Her a Dress Mifwh $i2'8 MM ' hffll " Sketched A' fl hblf J i: I V From rtUr h I V' , 'H1 Collectlun M il m riifih '(f J 1 ft 7? ll 7 ."? J DACRON CHIFFON ABOVE a beautiful soft print floral dacron chiffon with a novelty wing collar and permanent fan pleated skirt in lilac or blue (it's washable). Sizes 12 to 20 -14V2 to 22 'i CHIFFON OVER TAFFETTA RIGHT the smart rayon chif fon lined with taf fetta in black or navy . top bands of taffetta strapping with a jeweled square sweetheart neckline. 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