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I wmimrmm?' rmm m rm mm m m m m m m m THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO . . , Thursday, October 24, 1957 KJgy Diol 241 Vivian Rae Barnard Weds Airman Cuertin Vivian Rue Uarnard, daugh ter of Mr. and Mr.s. Marion Uarnard, and Airman Second Class Vernon William Guertin, Oifutt Air Fore Base, were married Tuesday. Vernon Joseph Ouertin of Gray.slake, 111., and Mrs. Zack of Chicauo. 111., arc parents of the bridegroom. The Reverend A. C. Bullock of the Manawa Park Presbyter ian Church nrforined the wed ding ceremony at the parsonage. The bride was attired in a black and blue sheath dress and black accessories. Mrs. Kay K. Cunningham, sister of the bride, and Seurgent A. P. King attended the bridal couple. Mrs. Cunningham wore a charcoal gray suit and the men were attired in military uniform. The bride Is ti graduate of the Plattsmouth Schools, class of l!).r)7, and is employed at the Plattsmouth Journal. Mr. Guer tin is attached to the Air Corp 3rd Weather Wing at Offutt Air Force Base. They will make their home in Plattsmouth at 916 Frist Avenue. Nineteen Members Answer Club Roll The Four Mile Club held a meeting at the home of Mrs. Bill Starkjohn with Mrs. George Stander and Mr.s. Phillip Kehne as assisting hostesses. Nineteen members anwered roll call. New officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Mrs. Sterling Ingwer son; vice president, Mrs. Lyle Meisinger; treasurer, Mrs. Leon ard Born; secretary, Mrs. Emma Parriott; news reporter, Mrs. Bill Starkjohn and song leader, Mrs. Charles Grosshans. A lesson about cake decora ting was presented by Mrs. Charles Grosshans and Mrs. Lyle Meisinger. Following the meeting, Mrs. Lyle Sparks was presented with a gift for her new baby. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, members adjour ning until the next meeting at tlie home of Mrs. Henry Molting. Mrs. Robert Miller Presents Devotions The Woman's Department of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints met Oct. 10 at the home of Mrs. El win Coolman. Mrs. Robert Miller gave the devotions. The lesson on "Faith In- Accepting Responsibility Brings Added Power' was giv en by Minerva Coolman. The lesson showed tiiat spiritual growth and power come by pray erfully accepting responsibilities working at it and seeking God's direction in making decisions. The yearbook was distributed. The theme for the year Is "Challenges of Our Spiritual Heritage." Discussion was held concern ing family night, bake sales, and other activities. November hostess will be Mrs Robert Miller. Mrs. Franz Petcreit Hosts Club Members Mrs. Franz Petereit was host ess to the Platteview Club Oct. 17. Seven members and two visit ors, Mrs. Harry Read and Mrs. Don Steppat were present. The meeting opened by giving the Flag; Salute afterwhich Mrs. Petereit and Mrs. Parsons pre sented the lesson on Cake De corating. Many designs were de monstrated and much enjoy ment was had from the lesson. The hostess served lunch. Meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs. Boyne Parsons in November. Funeral Home SATTLER Dial 3123 Celebrates 3rd Birthday Here Little Miss Pamela Kathleen Paul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. O. Kenneth Paul of Lincoln, cel ebrated her 3rd birthday Sun day at the home of her grand parents Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hugh son of Plattsmouth. Helping cel ebrate her birthday were her two brothers David and Ronny Paul, her parents, her grand parents, and her aunt and uncles Patricia, Bob, and Norman Hughson, and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hughson The Paul's plan to move to Harrison, Ark. ,the first of No vember to make their future home. i TO OUR CUSTOMERS: THANKS We arc happy to take this opportunity to extend our ap preciation for your help in making this past REXALL ONE CENT SALE the greatest in our entire history! It is always a pleasure to see so many of our steady cus tomers benefit from the exceptional values we were able to offer, but of special significance, we are pleased at having made so many new friends. We will strive, in every way possible, to keep your friend ship by bringing you outstanding values on high quality merchandise, as well as exceptional service. We sincerely hope you enjoy our TV-radio musical spec tacular, "Pinocchio", and are looking forward to bringing you other top flight entertainment in the future. Thanks you again. Schreiner Rexall Drug LUGSCH OFFERS DEPENDABLE DRY CLEANINC AND LAUNDRY SERVICE. YET AT PRICES THAT ARE KIND TO YOUR BUDGET. EN TRUST YOUR MOST CHERISHED CARMENT TO THEIR CARE! For SHIRTS BEAUTIFULY DONE CQc With In By 6 P. M. Dry Cleaning Finished By 4 P.M. Next Day Naomi Circle Meets At Hoover Home The Naomi Circle of the 1st Methodist Church met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Durwyn Hoover. Co-hostesses were Mrs. Jerry Konfrst, Mrs. Charles Jan acek and Mrs. Asa Kellison. Devotions were given by Mrs. Raymond Hamilton followed by the singing of several hymns by the group. The lesson "Cross and Crisis in Japan" was given by Mrs. David Rutherford and several of the members assist ed her in a panel of discussion by asking questions and she ans wering them as moderator. Mrs. Dale Philpot had charge of the business meeting. A donation bv members of jelly and jam was collected to be given to Crowell Home, of Blair Oct. 22. An invitation to attend the World Day of Prayer Services at the 1st Methodist Church in Omaha Oct. 31 from 10 to 2:30 p.m. was announced. Mr.s. William Muncie was in charge of the game contest won by Mrs. Philpot. Seventeen members and Mrs. Howard Wiles, president of the Women's Society of Christian Service, attended. Women Of Salon 441 Attend Fall Pouvoir The Fall Pouvoir Departmen tal of Nebraska Eight and F'or ty was held at the south dining room of the YWCA in Lincoln Tuesday. A no hostess luncheon preceded the meeting. Mrs. Arthur Lamborn of Pal myra, Departmental Chapeau, presided over the meeting. Mrs. Claude Golding of Lincoln, Na itonal Demi Chapeau of the North Western Division gave a fine report on the National March held at Atlantic City, N. J. Nebraska won the Dorothy Harper trophy for the most in crease in membership before Jan. 1. Mrs. Lamborn stated the Area D. Child Welfare Conference will be held in St. Louis, Mo., in November. Reports were given by the Demi Chapeaus and all chair man present. Attending from Plattsmouth were members of Cass County Salon 441, Mrs. Don Warga, Demi Chapeau Area B; Mrs. Oliver Schiber, Chapeau Cass County Salon and Mrs. John Schutz, Pouvoir member. Miss Houghtaling Shower Honoree Mrs. Fern Spargur and Mrs. A. G. Dietrich were hostesses Monday night at the Dietrich home honoring Miss Beverly Houghtaling of Bellevue. Miss Houghtaling will marry Lyle W. Wood Oct. 25 at the Bel levue Presbyterian church at 8 p.m. Games were played and prizes awarded to Mrs. John William son, Mrs. Grover Cundall and Mrs. Ben Houghtaling, mother of the bride-to-be. Guests included Mrs. Cundall, Mrs. Williamson, Mrs. Hough taling, Mrs. Dean French, Mr.s. Jon Schuetz, Mrs. Don Bcins, Mrs. Roy W. Wood, Mrs. Robert Brittain, Mrs. Clyde Brittain, Mrs. Lawrence Brittain and Sheila and Mrs. William Brittain. After the honoree opened her gifts the hostesses served refreshments. FLUFF DRY Let our Laundry Service Keep ail your washablcs fresh. ASK US. Phone 230 For Pick - Up And Delivery Plattsmouth Couple Celebrates Their Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Bohumil Bab urek celebrated their 50th wed ding anniversary with High Mass at St. John the Baptist Church, Oct. 15. All their six children with six grandchildren surprised them with congratulations, presents, flowers and bringing in the din ner for the celebration. Attending were Mary and Joe Ployhar, Potomac, Mont.; Beat rice Ann and Jim Rejda, Sar gent; William and Betty Babu rek, Sally Sue from Comstock ;John and Juanita Baburek, Jul ian and Jerry of Plattsmouth; Paul and Patricia. Steve and Dixie Baburek. also of Platts mouth. Thirteen grandchildren and five great grandchildren were not present. Monsignor Joseph Przudik, and his mother, Mrs. ! Przudzik honored the happy fam ; ily with their presence on Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Baburek have made their home for some time in this citv where they have made many friends. LUGSCH CLEANERS 429 Main AND LAUNDERERS Plattsmouth Phone 230 IT' Couple Home From Summer Vacation Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Petersen returned home Wednesday after closing their cottage on Sandas Beach, Henning, Minn. They re port a cool 20 degrees above the day they departed for home. The couple has been residing at the cottage since May. During the summer they en jnyed a visit from their daugh ter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Burke, of Mankato, Minn. Methodist Women Visit Crowell Home Thirteen women of the Women Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church spent a pleasant day visiting Crowell Home at Blair Tuesday. The ladies took food and ate the noon meal with friends at the home. Following the meal, the Plattsmouth ladies presented a program. Mrs. James Cook presented a fall painting, her own artistry. Making the trip were Mrs. Howard Wiles, Mrs. Karl Ogg, Mrs. Charles Christensen, Mrs. James Cook, Mrs. Howard Da vis, Mrs. John Schreiner, Mrs. Robert Humiston, Mrs. H. B. Perry, Mrs. Dale Philpot, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. Clayton Pierce, Mrs. Robert Keller and Mrs. Lowell McQuin. Greenwood Couple Wed 50 Years GREENWOOD (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Palmquist will observe their 50th wedding an niversary next Sunday, Oct. 27. A reception honoring the couple will be held at the Methodist Church. Friends are invited to call between the hours 2 and 5 p. m. without further invitation. Mr. and Mrs. Palmquist were married at Lincoln on Oct. 30. 1907. They have five children: Carl Palmquist of Wilmot, S. D., Or val and Ralph Palmquist of Sacramento, Calif., Lawrence Palmquist of Greenfield, la. and Mrs. Minnie Thomas of Clear field, Utah. They also have ten grandchildren. Mrs. Balfour Is National Delegate Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Balfour spent from Tuesday to Thursday attending a WCTU meeting at North Platte. Mrs. Balfour has been recording secretary for the past 12 years for the State. At this meeting she was a warded a $100 Life Membership by a friend, Mrs. Stroemer of York. Mrs. Balfour was also ap pointed a delegate to the Na tional Convention in Washing ton D. C. in August. Mrs. Balfour spiritual life leader of the Plattsmouth WC TU, is also the state director of visual education. She will show her first film Sunday morning at the Methodist Church in Union, "That Boy Joe." Mr. and Mrs. Balfour were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Stevenson and Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Countryman, former Cass Countians, during their stay at North Platte. Enroute home they stopped at Pioneer Village at Minden. Hilds Are Hosts To Mr. & Mrs. Club The Mr. and Mrs. Club of Christ Lutheran Church held their monthly meeting Oct. 20 with eighteen members present. Following the business meet ing Dr. Lentz showed slides and gave an interesting talk about his trip to Minneapolis. After an enjoyable game of cards, refreshments were ser ved by Ralph and Maxine Hild. Our next meeting will be Nov. 17. First Ward School Receives Gift The First Ward P.T.A. met Tuesday evening in the Kinder garten room for their regular meeting with a good attendance. A framed printing of the Ten Commandments was presented to First Ward School by the Youth Guidance Council, Fra ternal Order of Eagles. The group voted to set up a fund to purchase a projector. Plans are being made by the Finance Committee to finance the project for the school. Mrs. Ambrose Moore reported to the group on the P.T.A. Coun cil Meeting. It was voted to set the meet ing time for 8:00 p.m. The Library book was won by the third grade for having the highest percentage of parent's present at the meeting. Mrs. Don Skalak, program Chairman, presented the follow ing members of a panel to dis cuss questions previously placed into p. question box: Teachers: Mrs. Dick March and Mrs. Lyle Forrest; Parents: Mrs. Steve Davis, Glenn Pankonin, and M-Sgt. II. M. Rose; School Board: Mr Dean Dunham; Mo derator; Mrs. Francis Black. A very lively and interesting dis cussion was held with the en tire audience participating. A piano number, "Salute to the Colors was played by Tommy Hansen, 6th grade son of Mr. and Mrs. Al Hansen. A lunch was served from an attractive autumn decorated ta ble by Mrs. Cecil McKnight, Mrs. Alden Nelson, Mrs. Lowell Hopkins, Mr.s. Richard Collins and Mrs. Tom Fenton. Sharon Marie Cook To Wed In December Mr. and Mrs. W. LeRoy Cook of Tekamah, announce the en gagement and approaching mar riage of their daughter, Sharon Marie, to Robert L. Chamber lin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Chamberlin of Gordon. MLss Cook is attending Ne braska Wesleyan University where she is a member of Del ta Zeta Sorority. Mr. Chamberlin has also at tended Wesleyan where he was affiliaied with Crescent Frater nity. He is now a student at the Univeisity of Nebraska. A Dec. 27 wedding at Elm wood is being planned. The Cook family long resided at Elmwood. Newfoundland Guests Depart For Home Mr. and Mrs. Bill Mendina and Pat, who have been house guests for several weeks at the home of Mrs. Sophia Wolever and visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolever and family of Columbus, left Tuesday for their home in Gander, Newfoundland. Mr. Mendina is a brother of Mrs. Wolever. Burchams Enjoy Western Trip Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bur cham have returned from a va cation in California, where they spent an enjoyable three weks. At Engiewood, they visited at the home of a daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elmo Sexton and with a nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Char les McLain and family, at El Monte. They also were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Schlieske at In giewood, other friends and rel atives. Mr. Burcham went deep sea fishing at Ensonada, Mexico with Mr. Schlieske. Subscribe to The Journal Now! SUNNY BLUE BIRDS The Sunny Blue Birds reor ganized Sept. 11 at the home of our new leader. Mrs. Leighton Ballinger with all ten members present. Mrs. Paul Biggerstaff' is the assistant leader and Mrs. Frank Gunsolly, sponsoring mother. At the first meeting we drew and colored pictures of the King Korn Karnival, sang our favor friendshiu circle. Treats were served by Mrs. Ballinger. Sept. 24, we met at the home of our leader, with all members present. We passed pictures pre pared for a scrapbook to be sent to Childrens' Memorial Hospital. New officers were elected as follows: President, Linda Kay Balling er; vice president, Kathy Eg gert; secretary, Dona Steppat and scribe, Nancy Keil. Treats were served by Mrs. Biggerstaff. Oct. 16, we met with our lead er. We signed a get-well card to be sent to our absent member, Bonnie Welstead. A discussion about our Christ mas project was held, then we went on a hike, stopping at the Dairy Queen for treats. Playful Blue Birds The Playful Blue Birds met Oct. 18 at the home of our leader, Mrs. Fred Herre. Mrs. Herre told us about the Father-Daughter party which will be Oct. 29. Mrs. Herre and our assistant leader, Mr.s. Al Hansen helped us make Halloween masks. We used paper plates, crayons, crepe paper, and balloons for the noses. HOTEL COFFEE SHOP PHONE 5258 MENU FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27th SLUVIN'G FROM 11 A. M. to 7 P. M. Home Made chicken Noodle Soup, Choice of Juices, ENTREES ROAST YOUNG TURKEY With Oyster Dressing SWISS STEAK With Mushroom Sauce FILLET OF WALLEYED PIKE Willi Lemon Slice z FRIED CHICKEN, I Disjointed) CANADIAN STYLE BACON Pineapple Glaed Carrots Cranberry Salad Mold Ice Cream Whipped Potatoes Hot Rolls OTHER SELECTIONS INCLUDE: FISH and SEAFOODS, CHOICE STEAKS Bob Hope At His Best In "Beau James" It takes a man of unique tal ents and tremendous color to capture the heart of a dynamic city like New York. Mayor Jimmy Walker, who ran the, Big Town from a ringside table at the Central Park Casino in the Roaring Twenties, was such a man, and the film story of his life and times, "Beau James," which opens Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 28,29, at the Cass Theatre, Is a motion picture magnificently equal to the man and to the era. Sparked by Bob Hope's fine dramatic protrayal of the playboy-politician the city affection ately called its night mayor, the Paramount filmization of Gene Fowler's celebruted biography brings to vivid life all the drama doffine'ss and . hpop-la- of those unruly but neyeHto-be forgotttn year?. Neither minimizing Walkers' faults'nor overdrawing his vir tues, "Beau Ja,i)es" follows his storV throucfhl5the turbulent years in which lie made almost daily headlines. Pretty Blue Birds We held our first meeting Oct. 16 at the home of Mrs. Frances Squires, with Mrs. Venettia Schwenneker a's:" assistant. ' The meeting egan by elect ing officiers. We sang "Happy Birthday" to Vicky Etter. We enjoyed making Halloween decorations. The meeting adjourned with a lunch and singing "America." Mr. and Mrs. Ed Williams and family of Topeka; Kans., and Mr. and Mrs. William Wil liams of this city were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Williams and family. CALENDAR Thursday, Oct. 21 j American Legion Auxiliary , meeting at 8 p.m. at the 40 & 8 Club Rooms. Members are asked to come in costume for a Hallowee'n party. Monday, Oct. 28 Cass County Salon No. 441 at S 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Richard Streeter, Louisville. , : Monday, Oct. .. , r. Home Chapter No. 189 OES initiation at 8. p.m. ' ! Tuesday, Oct. 29. J. j Camp Fire Girls and Dads i Party at the Lions Building at 7:30 p.m. Lions Here Have Halloween Party Plattsmouth Lions held a Hal loween party for members, their wives and guests at their clubrooms Tuesday evening. Ta bles were decorated in the Hal loween motif with favors of noise makers. Costumes were judged before dinner. Winners for best cos tumes were. Mrs. Louis A. Ama to as a water fountain, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feldhousen as Mr. and Mrs. Flu and Frank Bierl as an old tramp. After dinner and a short bus iness session, the evening was spent dancing to the music of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Meisinger, and playing Halloween games. Merry Workers The Merry Workers Extcnm Club met Oct. 15 at the lnum. of Mrs. Leonard Harvey with Mrs. Ralph Pathbun as the co hostess. The Club received a die, k (. $7.50, from the King Korn Kar nival for winning first plan tr floats. Alter the meeting, we had ;l lesson on cookies by Mrs j,n Lochman and Mrs. Art Tuni.ui. We then exchanged cookie rccci pes. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Next meeting will be Nov 12 at the home of Mrs. Ralph Youn ker with Mrs. Tom Meisinger as co-hostesses. Call Your News And Social Items to 211 LADIES COAT his.';. Coats in fall's new est silhouettes . coats tailored of fine fabrics from famous mills and to top all this, . . . lots of beauty in colors and black. . . . that's fash ion's coat story for fall. $22.95 UP O ,i V v A j r i SOME IN the ew CLENARA. FUR -"-LIKE-FABRICS -EXCITING FUR TRIMMED COATS SHORTIES AND CARCOATS, TOO FROM $10.95 f 8 "I Ladies Toggery Fashion Center For Cass County New Location In Plattsmouth State Bank Bldff. 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