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Elmwood Group Hears Reports On Activities Of Committees Mrs. Dudley Leavitt Phone 42447 The Womens Society of Chris tian Service met In the fellow ship room of the Methodist Church, Friday afternoon, May 10. In spite of the rainy after noon there were 37 members and one visitor present. Mrs. Blanche Kuehn, the presi dent, opened the meeting with devotional reading. The secre tary read the minutes of the April meeting, which had the election of officers and commit tee appointments for the coming fiscal year. The courtesy committee chair man, Mrs. Frank Buell, gave her report for the month's activities of her committee and reported that for the year just ending 152 convalescent cards had been sent with 25 handkerchiefs. She re ported the committee had call ed on all shut in members, some time during the year.. The treasurer, Mrs. Emmett Cook, gave her annual report which she had previously plac ed on the blackboard, and read REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5V Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment PlattsmouHi Loan & Building Ass'n. from It. Conference pledge is $595. The devotions were given by Mrs. Glenn Miller and Included two hymns. The lesson was given by Mrs. Paul Eveland, the theme being "We Give Because We Love." She was assisted by Mrs. Blanche Kuehn, and Mrs. Glenn Miller. The pledges for the com ing year were signed by mem bers and deposited in urn on president's desk. Mrs. Earl Horton gave a re view of a book on "Methodism". It was announced that June 7 is Women's Day at the Confer ence. At 2 p. m. Past Confer ence president of Nebraska will speak at the First Methodist Church, Lincoln. It was decided by a vote of members present for hostess committee hereafter to decorate the birthday table in addition to others. Mrs. Christine Bucknall had charge of the memorial service for the members who passed a way during the past year. Tri bute was paid by the president placing flowers on the altar, as she called the names, which were Mrs. William Skeen. Mrs. J. W. Mendenhall, Mrs. William Coat man and Mrs. Louis Hermann. Tribute was also paid to Mrs. Lucy Gustin, who was buried in Elmwood during the past year, and had been a member of both the church and the society. Mrs. ODal Clements sane an ap propriate solo, "The Lord's Pray er." The vice-president, Mrs. Will Strabel, on bahalf of the society, presented Mrs. Frank Buell with a life membership in apprecia- QUITTING BUSINES 5-A-l-E! Complete Close - Out Everything Must Go! Entire Stock of Ladies Ready-To-Wear All New Spring & Summer Fashions Save Q.r0 ' Or"S'na' Up To OU O Costs SALE NOW IN PROGRESS Open Every Night v PERSONALITY SHOP Bellevue, Nebr. 1 gy3UMj.vu i proclamation WHEREAS May 19, 1957 has been proclaimed by the President of the United States as Armed Forces Day; and WHEREAS it is fitting and proper that we devote one day each year to paying tribute to the Armed Forces of our nation as Defenders of Free dom; and WHEREAS the city of Plattsmouth wishes to join in honoring those Americans serving our country in all branches of the Armed Services for their valorous defense and security of our freedom; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Bruce Cold, Mayor of the City of Plattsmouth, do hereby proclaim Sunday, May 19, 1957 ARMED FORCES DAY in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, and respectfully urge all our citizens to observe this day by suitable and appropriate ceremonies and to display the flag of the United States at their homes, places of business and other appropriate places on Armed Forces Day, in proper recognition of the gallantry and uncomorising devotion to duty, characteristic of the Armed Services throughout our Nation's history. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Official Seal of the City of Plattsmouth to be affixed, this thirteenth day of May, 1957. BRUCE E. COLD Mrs. Schram Takes Over As Guild Prexy Mrs. F. O. Sand Phone 2708 Mrs. Leo Schram was elected president of. the Holy Trinity Guild Tuesday afternoon when it met with Mrs. Merle Meyer- Other officers elected were Mrs. George Meyer, vice-president; Mrs. Anthony Wirth, treasurer and Mrs. Merle Meyer was re elected secretary. Mrs. Oscar Zlmmerer Is the retiring presi dent. Articles were read from the N. C. C. W. pamphlet and from the extension magazine. Mrs. .Richard Meyer is a new mem ber. New black and green chasu ables, a centure and an alb were purchased. Summer school will begin June 3. The first week all children from the Syracuse and Avoca parishes will attend all day at Syracuse. The second week the Avoca children will at tend afternoon sessions at Avoca. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, May 16, 1957 Section B PAGE THREE tion of her services. Mrs. Opal Clements sang a solo.. Mrs. Gail McDonald gave a short talk on giving for cancer fund, heart fund and others. Those who were present hav ing birthdays in May were Mrs. Earl Horton, Mrs. Dudley Lea vitt, and Mrs. Sydney Moore. Hostesses for refreshments were Mrs. Claude Johnson, chair man; Mrs. Mabel Wood. Mrs. Grace Plybon, Mrs. Guy L. Clem ents, Mrs. Will Cook, Mrs. El lis Miller, Mrs. Clarence Schlan ker and Mrs. Charles Fleisch man. The Womens Society of World Service met in the parlors of the St. Paul E. U. B. Church, Elmwood. Wednesday afternoon May 8. Mrs. Vera Oehlerking, president, conducted the business meeting, with Secretary, Mrs. Lucille Rosenow reading the min utes of April meeting, and roll call. The various committees gave reports. Miss Leona Wilken gave an informal talk about the work in the Espanola Hospital, in New Mexico, where she is a register ed nurse. A playlet, "The Sampler" was presented by Mrs. Bess Clark; Miss Minnie Kunz: Mrs. Ella Kunz; Mrs. Clara Fredenberg, and Mrs. Minnie Rosenkoetter, representing mother and daugh ters. Piano numbers were played by Vicki Lou Shoemaker and Pattie Bornemeier. They were sponsored by Mrs. Donna Borne meier. Mrs. Elda Lenz and Mrs. Gus- i.v - Vt-vLp 'Vi A v , J 2d. V- os , . -&YH EXPANDING -NViWNS , i , : CONSUMERS ;-yv.jfeMJ. I pUBLiC POWER DISTRICT A.J , I ANNUAL Z-?- ' HIGHLIGHTS OF I I HL1t iftCC AS?V CONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT'S I REP0RT-l"3"3 1956 OPERATIONS I I.IM new eujtomen were added, rnakinq I , f total of 1 17.190 now being erved. I T?0:.Ji I J 1, 106,000 of bonds were redeemed from aarn- I Jf fi .' Kilowatt.hour' talei reached a record high of I " 822.538,827. 1 f ' J x ' c Reli,jentia cujomen let a new record of 2,772 ( lilowatt-hourj average annual use at a new, low ' Vt,, average per lilowatt-hour cost of only 2.60 cents. (j ." , Additions and improvements to electric service ijgjf jKa1 1 lim gaSa Ui "r" ' facilities resulted in a net ependiure of Pip YOUR FREE COPY For the full story of Consumers" highly suc cessful 1956 operations, oik for your free copy of the District's 1956 Annual Report at your nearest Consumers effice. Nebraska's Low-Cost, Dependable EJecfric Service sie Jochens were hostesses and served a delicious lunch after wards. Modern Mothers The Modern Mothers Club met Thursday, May 9, at the home of Mrs. Francis Fischer with 14 members and one guest present An informative talk on insur ance was given by Mr. Zimmer man. Mrs. Paul Reinke presided for the business meeting. It was re ported the swings which the club is helping purchase have been ordered, and also the picnic benches in , the Elmwood park have been painted. Mrs. Vernon Bornemeier and Mrs. Charles Backemever were appointed to see about having a sand box built for the park. It was decided to have a roller skating party on the evening of May 23. A lunch was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Grace Althouse. The Memorial Day program will be held " in the Elmwood Cemetery in the forenoon of May 30. The program will com mence at 11 a. m.: which will consist of singing and recitations. Prof. James Lake of the Uni versity of Nebraska Law School will be the speaker. Boy Scouts and other civic groups will as sist. All who care to march please meet at the G. A. R. Hall and follow the line of march, which will be headed by the American Legion Camp No. 247 Guard Complete program will be issued in a later date of the Journal. Mrs. David Campbell had the misfortune to fall and break her left hip on Wednesday, May 8. Last year, she had her rlgnt hip broken. She is at the Ebeler Nursing Home, where she has been for several months. The Elmwood High School bac calaureate services were held at the Methodist Church. Sunday evening May 12. The line of march for entrance of the sen iors was led by Norma Ahrens and Arthur Ortleib. Mrs. Dwight Clements organist. Mary Lou Hall sang a solo, "O Brother Man". The talk was given by the Rev. T. H. Kampman, his sub ject being "What is In your hand." He based his talk upon the life of Moses, who was left with the scepter in his hand, but could accomplish nothing, until he worked with God. James Snyder, pastor of the Christian Church, gave the invocation and benediction. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Camobell, of Bennett, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schaeffe, and son, Merle, Omaha were afternoon callers at the Ray Preston home. They called to see David Camp bell who was there visiting his daugther, Mrs. Preston. Mrs. Norman Bornemier. had a Mother's Day dinner for her husband and her mother, Sun. day. Mrs. Emil Bornemeier, and Mrs- Roy Clark, were the respec tive mothers present. Mr- Clark was also there, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark, and sons. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lenz en tertained both of their mothers Sunday. They were Mrs. Elda Lenz, Elmwood, and Mrs. John Peterson, Lincoln. Mr. Peterson was also present. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Weimers, Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koutsky and daughter Jackie were also guests. Mrs. Koutsky is Mrs. Lenz daugh ter. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gerbellng. Gary and Nora attended the Methodist Church on Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Cora Gerbling. They were visitors of his mother and Mrs. Grace Plybon in the afternoon. After dinner they all drove to Lincoln where thev visit ed Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Oerbel ing and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mclvin Juilfs and their family of four children at tended the Methodist Church Sun day with their mother, Mrs. Ruth Monning. Afterwards Mrs. Juilfs entertained her mother and aunt, Mrs. Emily Gonzales, for dinner. In the afternoon all went to Lin coln to visit Dorothy Walker and her uncle Fred. Mias Laura Holderness. St. Louis, was a visitor at the home of her foster brother. Dudley Leavitt, Sunday afternoon. All came to be at the funeral of Mrs. Edna Neely, and will re turn to their respective homes soon afterwards. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Kron dak, Lincoln, enroute home from Falls City, where they had visit ed his parents, stopped late Sunday afternoon to visit Mrs. Cora Gerbeling and Mrs. Grace Plybon. Mrs. Krondak is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gerbel ing and was the former Lyndell Gerbeling. Mother's Tea The Pep Club of the Elmwood High School, gave its annual tea for Mother's of E. H. S. stu dents, on Thursday, May 9, in the Fellowship Room of the Methodist Church. The hallway leading downstairs was decorat ed with pastel colored crepe pap er streamers, and at the entrance of the door, an arbor was plac ed which also had streamers over the top and down to the floor on each side and also was decor ated with lilacs and other real flowers. As each mother came through the arbor a corsage of real flow ers was pinned on her. There was a program of music, Joan Hansen sang a solo, and there was also group singing, of the girls. Further entertainment was the modeling of dresses which the home-ec class had made un der the instructions of their teacher, Mrs. Stock, Refreshments were served. Albert Kunz attended the fu mer Angie Kuna, who is the wid ow of the late Nunnie Levander, moved from Sutton a week ago, to Friend, where she will make her home with her son. Albert Kunz attened the fu neral of his brother-in-law and then went on a business trip to Imperial, and stopped en route home and helped Mrs. Le vander move. A sister, Mrs. Esther Wohlger mouth of Milford. was also at Sutton for the funeral of Mr. Levander, and assisted her sis ter in moving to Friend- Kunz reported there had been lota of rain at Imperial and the crops were looking fine. First communion will be given at the church on June 16. The committee for the summer school Is Mrs. Merle Meyer, chairman, Mrs. Leo Schram. Mrs. Emll Lutz and Mrs. Paul Straub. Mrs. Lewis Royal received the premium. The next meeting June 4, will be with Mrs. Paul Stuaub. Gerald Shrader showed color ed slides of the Ozarks and scenes in Colorado to members of the Nehawka Flower Club Wed nesday vening when it aiet with Mrs. Sadie Shrader, Mrs. El mer Stoll was program chair man. Mrs. Floyd Joerger pre sided. Plans were made to plant seeds of summer blooming flow ers at the library and other places in Nehawka. Roll call was "A place you would like to go." The next meeting will be a tour of some interesting flower eardens. Mrs. Marion Tucker and Mrs, Guy Murdoch are the committee in charge. Mr. and Mrs. Emll Lutz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lutz and Marjorie were guests at a birthday supper Tuesday ve ning for Charles Wirth of Wat son, Mo. Mrs. Emll Lutz and Cathy and Mrs. Dick Lutz wre guests of Mrs. Kate Wirth of Nebraska City at a banquet given by the Confraternity of Christian Moth ers Sunday evening at St. Marys Hall at Nebraska City. Mrs. Wirth received a prize for hav ing the most children who grad uated from St. Bernard's Acad emy. Douglas Lee is the name of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Haffke of Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. William Jorgeason of Nehawka are grandparents. A dinner Thursday evening observed the birthday of Mrs. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Ack ley and Norman, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Ackley and family. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ackley called from Maryland where he Li stationed. Call Your News And Social Items to 241 STOP THAT ITCH! IN JUST 15 MINUTES. 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