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THE PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, November 18, 1957 Dial Social Workers Flower Club Meets Tha November nieetinR of the Social Workers Flower Club was held -at the home or Marie Wheeler. There were 15 members and 2 guests present. After the bus iness" meeting, Mrs. Wilma Rice and Mrs. Francis Kellison had charge of the program. Games were played with prizes going to Mrs. Clara Thomas, Mrs. Esther Kahler, Mrs. Clara Mel singer and Mrs. Virginia Ruh man' Plans were made for the an nual Christmas party which will be held Dec. 11 at the home of Mrs. Isola Kaffenberger. Lunch was served by Mrs. Wheeler with Mrs. Mike Kaf fenberger assisting. Golden Rod Study Club Has Meeting MYNARD Golden Rod Study Club-met at Mynard Hall for it's November meeting with 25 mem bers present. Roll call was answered by naming "Your favorite TV per sonality." Forty-two quarts of canned goods, jellies, two quarts of hon ey, a bushel of apples and $2.25 were donated to the Children's Home in Omaha. After the business meeting, the club sang several songs. Members played "Name That Tune" at the program. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Ralph Sulliv Mrs. George Jacobs " Schreiner'i Special Formula - HAND 1 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 $1.25 How Much Are You raying For An 8 oz. Bottle? Schrefner Drug WE'LL DEMONSTRATE... Come see Studebaker-Packard'a all-new Hawk-inspired styling. See America' lowest-priced, full-sized car, the Scotsman . . . the famous Hawks ... the ards! Then guest-drive the you best. Do it today! (Iji) Studebaker-Packard WIYSEL S.P D A A DOLL A lib AIND bLiNbL TH$ THE 6AM? MV y,r AND I MERE DISCUSSING THING 5 AND SAID IT WAS SILLY THAT YOU WOULDN1 - EVEN LENQING ' 51 V PLATTSMOUTH STATE BANK Member Federal Dcpoiit Insurance Corp. Plattsmouth, Ncbr. 241 Engagement Announced Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Tacy, Council Bluffs, have announced the engagement and approach ing marriage of their daughter Patricia Ann, to Michael Lee Lewis, son of Mrs. Ermal Lew is, Plattsmouth. A Jan. 19 wedding is planned at the Presbyterian Church in Plattsmouth. Miss Tacy Is a 1957 graduate of the Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, and is employed at Northwestern Bell Telephone there. Lewis is a 1957 graduate of Plattsmouth High and is empl oyed with Wilson Concrete Co. between here and Omaha. Gleaners Circle Of 1st Methodist Church Has Meeting The Gleaners Circle met in the Memorial Room of the 1st Methodist Church Thursday ev ening, Nov. 14. The chairman, Jessie Collins, opened the meet ing with a poem called "Par ents Prayer." Martha McQuin gave the ev ening devotions using as her theme, "What Is Worship." The lesson from the book "Cross and Crisis in Japan" was presented by Marge Julian. Roll call was taken by the secretary with 24 members pre sent. Plans for the chicken pie sup per and bazaar to be held Nov ember 20 at the church were discussed. An offering was taken from the members for the Day of Prayer and Self Denial fund. The circle members who vis ited the Crowell Home reported their visit was a most reward ing day. The chairman presented a farewell gift from the Circle to Peggy Cuddington who will soon move to London, England. Pledges were paid to the tre asurer after which the meeting was adjourned. A delicious lun cheon was served by the host , esses, Mrs. L. J. Hutchinon, I Mrs. Albert Todd Mr. James i Keith and Mrs. Cuddington. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Meisinger of Denver have been enjoying a ten day visit in this section of Nebraska with their relatives and friends. Funeral Home SATTLER Dial 3123 all - new Pack one that suit AUTO SERVICE '5811 ' W I ME AJONt V TO SUILO AN WV. ROOM 50 MV MOTHER-N-LAW CAM COME LIVE MTU US. YOU WOULDVT DO THAT TO ME MEAN FOS ME, WOULD YOU?" ov7 Post-Nuptial Shower Held, For Mrs. Maryl McMillian Riverview Club Has Meeting The November meeting of the Riverview Club was held at the home of Velma Rea with Bertha Shrader as co-hostess. President Ruth Toman called the meeting to order and the members repeated the Lord's Prayer and sang "America." Ten members answered roll call with their favorite Thanksgiv ing dessert. Secretary Lorene Furlong read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the trea surer's report. Plans were made for the club Christmas party which will be held at the home of Murl Wheel er with Betty Patterson as co hostess in December. It was decided to have an ex change of baked goods and to provide members and children with Christmas stockings filled with candy. Ellen Morris entertained the members with several games and awarded prizes to the win ners. Lunch was served by the hostesses and the meeting was adjourned. School District 42 Has Open House District 42, the Bestor School, held open House Thursday eve ning Nov. H, observance of National Education Week. A program was presented by the pupils and lunch was served by the ladies of the district. The program consisted of songs, stories, and a skit written by the sixth nd seventh grades patterned - after a television quiz show ..entitled, "What's My Whatnik?" ,r The teacher is Mrs. Mary Bev erage. Busy Homemakers Have Meeting The Busy Homemakers 4-H Club met at the home of Linda and Sandra Abel on Friday Nov. 7. All members were present but three. The meeting was called to or der by President Marylin Hen drix with roll call answering to "A Good Sewing Habit" and "A Food Needed Each Day." We had a demonstration on Food Guide by Mary Ann Loch man and a demonstration on demonstrations by Mrs. Vindus ka. Each member made a list of the food they had eaten the day before and judged by the food guide. The girls measured each oth er and decided on the size pat era and whether to make gor ed or peasant skirts. Also judg ed samples of materials. For the next meeting mem bers will bring material and paterns for skirt and blouse, also last years health charts and their aprons. Names were drawn for ex change of Christmas gifts. The next meeting will be held Dec. 13th at 8:00 p.m. at Karen and Nancy Tilsons. Refreshments were and games were played, dra Sue Abel, reporter. served San- St. Paul's Guild Service Tuesday St. Paul's Evangelical and R3 formed Church Women's Guiid wili hold its annual Thank Off ering Ingathering Service in the church sanctuary Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. All three circles of the guiid will have a Dart in the service. Guests are welcome, a member of the planning committee said. CALENDAR Monday, Nov. 18 Bud of Promise Rebekah Lod ge will entertain 25 year mem- 1 bers at a 6:30 covered dish sup per at the I.O.O.F. Hall. Reg ular meeting will follow at 8 p.m. ' Monday, Nov.. 18 Odd Fellow meeting at the ! hail, 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19 : NOTE CHANGE OF DATE! I Camp Fire leaders meeting at Consumers at 2 p.m. Date : changed from Nov. 12 to 19. J Tuesday, Nov. 19, V.F.W. Auxiliary Meeting will ' meet in the Club Rooms at 8 : p.m. ' Wednesday November 20 Cass County Historical Society ! will moot at Plattsmouth Hotel. J for noon luncheon. Everyone i welcome. j Wednesday, Nov. 20. ' Presbyterian Church Circles I will all meet together at 7:30 j ! p.m. Wednesday, jnov. au, at uie church. Thursday, Nov. 21, 1 There will be an Eagle Auxil iary meeting, Thursday at 8:00 I o'clock. Officers meeting at 7:30 ' p.m. A Dost nuptial shower was held at the Ruback residence here honoring Mrs. Maryl McMillian. The evening featured a din ner and wedding bell cake in white and silver color scheme. Cards followed with prizes a warded to Libby Freeman, Juanita Brendel, and Bobby Luck. Present were Betty Claus, hos tess; Renee Swanzig, Fay Ru back, Margaret Scanlan, Maryl McMillian, Llbby Freeman, Jane Finney, Juanita Brendel, and Bobby Luck. Forty Cr Eight Plan Christmas Party Dec. 12th Thursday evening was the reg ular meeting of Voiture 1218 ol La Societe Des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux at their club rooms and despite the unfavorable weather a good attendance of the membership was on hand. In the absence of Fred J. Feldhousen, chef de gare, R.'T. Cuthrel chef de train presided over the business session. It was decided that the annual Christmas party for the mem bers of the voiture and their ladies would be held on Thurs day, December 12th at 6:30 at the club rooms. Despite the threatening weath er the faithful group of Voyag uers from Louisville were pre sent, Wilbur Fitzpatrick, Albert Inman, Richard Streeter, John Jackman and Walter Stohlman. Tau Chapter Of Delta Kappa Gamma Meets Saturday Tau chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a national teachers or ganization, met at the Winter steen Hill School for their third meeting of the year and for a breakfast Saturday morning, November 16th. Faye Brandt of Syracuse gave a very comprehensive and in teresting book review on "Out of These Roats", author Agnes Meyer. Hostesses for the breakfast were Mrs. Faith Friest, Mrs. Nita Capwell, Mrs. Lucille Ros encrans, Mrs. Julia March of Omaha Miss Lavern Allen, Mis Alta Reade and Mrs. Zelpha Se ward, chairman. Public Library Notes New books at the public brary that have been added the shelves in observance li to of Book Weed for adult readers are: "Weep No More," a Civil War story by Janet Stevenson. "The Amulet" by Hal Borland, a story of Quincy Scott's long journey eastward to Missouri. Into a background of action, is woven the Amulet given to Quin cy by the girl he left behind to him a symbol of love "Killing Ground" by Elleston Trevor, a story of World War II. "Wife to Henry V" by Hilda Lewis, a most interesting fiction al biography of Catherine of Va lois, the youngest daughter of Charles the Mad of France and Isabeau of Bavaria. "Gallant Mrs. Stonewall" by Harnett Kane, a story of Anna and Stonewall Jackson. It is a touching story of love, faith and honor based on fact. "The Voyagers" by the very popular author of American his tory fiction, Dale Van Every. "The Wind in the Forest" by Inglis Fletcher, an author whose books are always in active de mand. These and many more inter esting books are waiting you at your library come and Explore With Books, Nov. 18-23, Book Week. BICTHS Son Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brandes, Louisville, are parents of a son, born November 14 at St. Mary's Hospital, Nebraska City. Mrs. Brandes is the former Phyllis Riggs. Son Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Peoples of this city are parents of a son, born November 15th at St. Mary hospital, Nebraska City. Mrs. Peoples is the former Sally Hal-terman . . . (fJ t -." rTT Tpm- y 702 Ambulance ILif Q3- ,JL -i-uiriV . 4 111 fa - iJmr ti -"fr ve' B LOUISVILLE Mrs. Ralph Wildrick Phone 2511 Mrs. George Grffin entertain ed at a birthday party Thurs day afternoon honoring the fifth birthday of her daughter. Gay. Guests were a group of her play mates. The group enjoyed play ing games after which they watched Gay Lynn open her nice gifts. Mrs. Griffin served ice cream, birthday cake and Kool-ald. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Craw ford received word this past week that, Paul Hazen of Lin coln, a former Louisville resi dent had suffered a heart at tack two weeks ago and was in the Lincoln General Hospital. He is improving but it will be sev eral days before he is permitted to sit up. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith entertained Monday evening honoring the second birthday ot their daughter, Cheryl. Guests were the grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ingram, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith of Platts mouth, Larry Meisinger, Linda Kay Smith and Collen Sheehan. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baker of Diller were Sunday guests at the Charles Pearson home in Man- ley. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Gerdes spent Sunday with their son Mel- vin and family in Cedar Creek Mrs. Tom Carnicle of South Bend, who Is in a Lincoln hos pital, is reported to be showing improvement. She Is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Brien. Mr. and Mrs. Irus Gerdes and Margie were callers Monday at the Harold Payton home in Plattsmouth. Louis Ann Hauschild of Lin coln spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Hauschild and family of Manley. Mrs. Bertha Schliefert has re ceived word that Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner of Valparaiso, Ihd., have named their son Brent Henry. He was born Octo ber 29, and is the great grand son or Mrs. scnneieri. Jaks Reichart was given a birthday dinner Sunday honor ing his 89th birthday which occ- ured on Nov. 6. His children, grandchildren and five great grandchildren were present for the occasion. He still retains fairly good health and is able tS go down town every morning. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Craw ford were callers Sunday at the Wm. Diekmann home in Man ley. Other callers were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diekman of Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. John Box of Elm wood. M.and Mrs. Elwin Isaac and sons of Manley spent Monday in Weeping Water with Mrs. Frank Pace. Mr. and Mrs Harry Scharfer of Murdock and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Frierichs of Louisville were Sunday callers of Fred Bauers and Lizzie Bauers of Manley. Firemen were called out to a trash fire Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dora Lisle. No damage was done. w.s.c.s. An all dav meeting was held in the Methodist church parlors Nov. 7. Some worked in the kit In the early days of medicine, a doctor had to rely upon only a few general remedies. Today a physician can, in most cases, pin point any illness and pre scribe effective treatment for quicker recovery. Acknowledging past advance ments, your Rexall pharmacist is ever vigilant, constantly learn ing of new medical discoveries. For prompt, accurate, up to date prescription service . . . sea 9 i3 w L SCHREINER Rexall Drug lueLL-Lino,, chen canning apples and prepar-! ing the Lions Club supper. Oth ers tied one comforter, put up a new quilt. At one o'clock all joined In a covered dish lunch eon. The meeting was called to order by Doris Hlrsch, substi tuting in the absence of the pres ident and vice president. Mrs. Mary Amelang was secretary pro tern. Mrs. Helen Doermann report ed 17 members attended the Quiet Day at Union, Oct. 29. Mrs. Doermann led the worship service with song, scripture and prayer. Mrs. Muriel Webster wa at the piano for the songs. A litany of Japan by Mrs. Doer mann was a part of the service. Mrs. Amelang continued ' with the "Study of Japan Today. Mrs. Bedella Stander also had a part in this. Coffee and cake were served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be Nov. 21 with the hostesses Mrs. Jean Webb and Mrs. Kath- erine Myers. Mrs. Bedella Stander, Reporter. Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxil iary met in regular session Nov 7 with president Brunson presi ding. Nineteen members were present. Bonnie Renner reported on the District meeting held in Weeping Water. Veterans Day was decided to have a covered dish supper at the Legion,. Hall Nov. 11 for Legion and Auxili ary members and their families. The Auxiliary served, ,pie and coffee for the Boy Scout .fund drive held in October. Motion was made to have a "Toy Par ty" at the Legion Hall, Nov. 1' at 8 p.m. Lunch will be served. Everyone invited. The Dec, 5 meeting will be a Christmas party with a 50 centsgift ex change. It was suggested that members bring a gift for the kitchen at the Hall. HQstessess were Virginia Knutson, ' Anna Pogue, Maude Gruber' and May belle True. ', 1 Mrs. Harold Halava'c, presi dent of Music Parents Club, is calling a special meeting Nov. 14 at the high school. The purpose of the meeting is to present the findings of the uniform committee and to en able the Music Parents to take some kind of definite action with regard to purchase of uniforms. A made up uniform will be shown on a model at the meet ing. The committee has pared the uniforming to its essentials and finds that these are coat and trousers. In the treasury there is enough money to buy 37 of the 39 coats needed so that practically all that stand bet ween the band and this essential uniform is $15 per band mem ber. The officers and committee are anxious to know what the wishes of the communtiy are and urges all interested persons to attend. If it is possible to or der the uniforms for the Clinic K. P. PENCE 222 So. 6th Phone 3269 . . . (3 i 9- Laura M. Piepgras Home Economist Pick up your FREE copy of Christmas Recipes 1957 1 "Cfcf at wppninir Water on January 2nth, the order should be placed at once. Mr. and Mrs. T. W Nicholson of Springfield were Sunday din ner guests at the Wilbur Fitz patrick home. Afternoon and evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schlater and Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Fleming all of Oma ha. Weekend visitors at the Ralph Wildrick home were Mr. and Mrs. J. Santee Jr., and fam ily of East Omaha and Qulnton and Ronald Peoples of Versail les, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Jim McClun are parents of a daughter born Nov. f), at Lutheran Hospital, Omaha. She weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and has been named Barbira Ann. The McCluns have one other child, a son. Jerry Lee. 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