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.; fc ., . . . . .- 1 louiMOews Mrs. Ralph Wildrick Phone 2511 The student Council meets every two weeks, with two mem bers representing each class. Plans are being made for the school and the curriculum at the high school. The first student council meet ing was called to order by the president, Clayton Heard, on Oct. 10 with all the members present. Honor nins were dis cussed and it was decided a pin will be given to each class. One student will be chosen from each class, each week. The pins will be passed from one stud ent to another weekly; the one who has received the pin the most times during the year will have the privilege of keeping it at the end of the year. The choice will be based on behavior in class and study hall, neatness of dress and cooperat ion. Honor pins will be given to honor roll studnts evry six weeks. Three A' and a B will rate a pin. The student council also dis cussed making the bulletin ;. 7sx CF Give the family a gift of convenience that adds comfort, saves time and steps every day of the year an extension telephone. Only 1.00 per month, plus 10 tax. Your choice of 11 smart colors only 25 cents extra per month. Free Christmas gift-wrapping. We will connect it the day after Christmas. The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company board more attractive. Each class representative in turn will decorate the bulletin board each week for a month, beginning with the seniors. The Council also discussed a plaque in mem ory of Claude Twiss former late custodian. At the past Pep Club meet ing, it was decided that all skirt WEEPING WATER NEWS Mrs. Edward Van Horn Phone 252-W The general meeting of the Christian Women's fellowship material that was left over, was, was held on Thursday afternoon to be kept until next yearr It in the church parlors. The meet- was voted to buy megaphones for the cheerleaders to be used by next year cheerlearers. The treasurer, Janet Albert, gave a report on the finances of the Pep Club. Bonnie McGrew, con cessions chairman, reported on the concession money. Scarfs were also discussed. The meet ing was adjourned by the Pep Club president, Judy Herbic. Letter sweaters were receiv ed by the L Club Nov. 5 and im mediately were adorned with letters and emblems. These sweaters are presented by the L Club through sport activities and L Club dues. Richard Stohl mann, John Ahl, Clayton Heard, Leonard Bentley, Larry Luken John Kahland. Orvel Robbins, Ron Hutchinson, Emmett Brown, Don Vogler, Ron Luttig, Eroll Meisinger and Frank Puis re ceived sweaters this year. Outfits in their final stages of sewing in Homemaking II vary from suits made of wool to cotton jumpers and skirts. Future plans include a style show to be presented to the mo thers. This semester the art class is trying to learn the hows and whys of art. A 5,000 word essay about art or a famous artist will be due in January. Next semest er they will be working out of books and will take two field trips. The Music Parents Organiz ation met Thursday evening in a special session to consider the purchase of band uniforms. Mrs. Fern Hlavoc presided at the meeting. A band uniform, made to the specification as decided by the uniform committee, was dis played. A representative from a Council Bluffs firm was pre sent. It was unanimously agreed to purchase these uniforms. Only pants and coats will be purchased at this time. Each band member is to purchase his own "Louisville" identific ation patch, which will be 50 cents. Since there was not e nough money to pay for the un iforms in full, it was voted to take advantage of the credit terms offered by this company. A motion was made and carried that parents of the band mem bers will assume the respons ility for payment of this un paid balance, if at the end of the school term sufficient funds are not available. The ways and means com mittee has tentative plans for corn gleaning, The Jabberwok and other activities so that with ing was opened by the president- Mrs. Edward Van Horn, by reading a verse of scripture and giving the thought of putting first things first in the Christ ian life. She led in prayer with the group joining in the CWF pray er. Mrs. Lynn Rothe and Mrs. Ed Freeman gave the group ix ports. Mrs. Maurice Hammons read the minutes aid roll call was answered by telling some thing that one is thankful for. Mrs. Stanley Schroeder gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Lynn Rothe conducted the worship service with scrip ture, song and prayer. Her topic was "Should the Church Talk about Alcohol?" Mrs. William Klemme used the same subject as her lesson. Mrs. Charles Free man, Mrs. Schroeder and Mrs. Leroy Zessin assisted in the less on. A buzz session followed the the lesson on different questions related to the subject. Mrs. Victor Schwarz present ed three books to the C.W.F. in appreciation to the four ladies who took care of her children while she was in the hospital and while she attended the in ternational convention. The ladies discussed several ideas and decided to take boxes of fruit, candy and cookies to the shut-ins of the church at Christmas Mrs. Charles Freeman service chairman and Mrs. Leon Bond, service chairman for the junior group will be in charge of the boxes. They will be delivered after the next gen eral meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Freeman, Mrs. Victor Plunkett and Mrs. J. E. Renner. The next meeting will be the group meetings at the home of Mrs. Leo Chri.stensen and Mrs. David Baxter witli covered dish lunch eons. Mrs. Chales Freeman and Mrs. Victor Schwarz will pre sent the Christmas lesson. The birthday luncheon will be Dec. 19 with the Junior Group in charge. OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY AT Tliis year, as thousands of Nelirastans are offering tlunks, one of llie thoughts might well he ice are thankful lor the new and modern nay of living through the use o electricity. To oer 360,000 Nehraskans living in more than 350 cities, towns, villages, and on thousands of farms, Consumers Puhlic rower District is happy to have had a part in the development of opportunities for the growth of Nebraska. The future looks even greater rmre jobs, more income, and a higher standard of living for everyone. Looking to the future electrical require ments of Nebraska, Consumers Puhlic rower District pledges its every effort to ward a continuation of providing adequate power power for the needs of today, as well as tomorrow, at the lowest possible cost CONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT cooperation from each parent the obligation may be met. Several businessmen and oth ers in the community have ex pressed the desire to contrib ute toward the purchase of the uniforms after the final decis ion was made and the cost. etc. made public. These contribut ions will be verywelcome at this time and may be made to Mrs. Marie Kahland, trenurer. The November meeting of the PTA was held Nov. 11 at the high school building the meet ing was opened by the presid ent, Earl Stiffler. Mrs. Chris McGrew reported a member ship of 90 members. The kind ergarten received first prize of $3 for the membership contest The M.A.O. Extension Club met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cloyd Boyd ston with Mrs. Allan Rhine as a guest. The meeting was con ducted by the president, Mrs. Edward Van Horn. Mrs. Clar ence Schmadeke, music chair man, led in the group singing of America and then the ladies sung a Thanksgiving song to the tune of America. The club col lect was read in unision. Ms. Fred Saathoff read the minutes of the last meeting and roll call was answered by tell ing of some home remedies for a cold. Mrs. Bovdston pre sented an article on citizenship entitled "The Negro Moves Up." Mrs. Willis Lorensen and Mrs. Van Horn reported on the council meeting which they had attended in October. Mrs. Don Rutledge presented the lesson on "Cookies and a cookie exchange was held. Cook ie rpcipes were also exchanged. The next meeting will be the Christmas luncheon with Mrs. William Finlcy Dec. 18. A gift exchange will be held with Mrs. Charles Knox in charge. Mrs. Lynn Rothe and Mrs. Rutledge will be in charge of the games. Mrs. Fred Saathoff will give the lesson on "Appreciation of the Messiah." The hostess served a delicious lunch. Johnnie Van Horn was a Wed nesday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nickels. Richard Malone of Wichita. Kans., was a Tuesday afternoon and overnight guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Horn and family. He came to be best man at the Compton Nickels wedding. Mr. Malone and Mr. nickels were both sta tioned with the 4th Armored Di vision at Fort Hood, Tex., and will go overseas to Germany Dec. 7. Mrs. Basil Lowther of Union was a Tuesday guest of Mrs. Ed Freeman and attended the Compton- Nickels wedding in the evening. Mrs. Maurice Hammons and The first and third grades tied. Keith were Wednesday guests of for second prize of $2 each. The Clifford second grade received $1 third prize. Money to be used for something for their rooms. Mrs. Bonnie Renner reporting on the ways and means committee an nounced her committees for the Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lorenson visited Wednesday morning with Mrs. Kenneth Hauschild of Lin coln. A-lc Edwin Sterling of the Lar son Air Force Base in Washing chili supper. The meeting was i ton celebrated his birthday on adjourned so the members could attend the vocal clinic. The next meeting will be held Dec. 9 at the grade school. There will be an opportunity for interested persons to visit the classrooms before and after the meeting. Tomorrow's Poultry Raisers met at the College Hill school to elect officers for the coming year. The boys elected Herbert Heil for leader and Mrs. For rest Engelkemeior as assistant leader. President Herbie Heil ; vice president, Stephen Stohl mann; secretary, Steven Group; Other members of the club are Mark Heil, Robert Stohlmann, Billy Hauback and Joe Welte. Games were played and Mr. Sefrna showed pictures of Kor rea. The mothers furnished the Halloween treats. The nox't meeting will be held at the Her bert Heil home on the secondT Tuesday in January. . t.- - Wednesday and the ladies of the Christian church held a surprise card shower for him. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Alton Ster ling. Mrs. Raymond Freeman and children visited Monday after noon with Mrs. Clarence King and children. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Ehlers Jr., were Friday late supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Nick els. The American Legion Auxili ary, Unit 237, held their regu lar meeting Tuesday evening at the American Legion Hall. The meeting was conducted by the'president, Mrs. Mata Amick. Plans were made for the pre paring and serving of the oyster supper on Friday evening, Dec. G. Committees were appointed and members will be contacted to help serve. Mrs. Lynn Parson was selected to serve as secre- 0)K V s"JA' fllTl .1 'VZ i y I fiVrT "Praise Cod from Whom All Blessings Flow" is the pray erful hymn that keynotes the observance of Thanksgiving Day. For Divine Providence has blessed this land with an abundance of worldy goods and Divine Guidance has led this nation through trial and tribulation to a unique position in world history. We thank Thee, Oh Lord, for our calling to the profession of Pharmacy, for the privi lege of practicing our profession in this community, and for being able to serve Thee through our professional ministrations to the health and welfare of the lives which Thou hath created. tary due to the resignation of Mrs. Williard Wipf. Plans were also made for the Christmas meeting which is to be a cover ed dish supper at 6:30 p.m. with a 50 cent gift exchange. Hostesses were Mrs. George Smith and Mrs. Tom Beins. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Schwarz, Ronnie and Susan of Murray were Tuesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hammon and family. They all attended tiie Compton-Nicktls (wedding in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rhyne of Kansas City, Kans., are the parents of a girl, Rebecca ,she was born on November 14 at Wichita, Kans., Maternal grand parents are Mrs. and Mrs. Jim Elgaard of Wichita, Kans., and great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chris Elgaard of Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sheehan of Louisville are the parents of a daughter, born Monday eve ning November 18 at a Lincoln hospital. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sheehan of Weep ing Water, Mr. and Mrs. Mike Colerick of Louisville and great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pace of Weeping Water. Shelia Fitzpatick four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Fitzpatrick, fell down the basement steps at her home and broke two bones in her wrist. Her arm will be in a cast for several weeks. Douglas Bick ford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Bickford, fell and cut a gash in the back of his head. It was necessary to take him to the doctor and three stitches were taken. The Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship elected new officers at their meeting: president, Bar bara Lee; vice-president, Geor gia Ludwick; secretary, Diane Ratliff; treasurer, Connie Swit zer; Karen Ratliff, reporter. Game committee is Linda Jose, Susan Seeger and Susie Root. The Opportunity Extension Club met for their regular meet ing at the home of Mrs. Ed Boe deker on Tuesday afternoon, November 19 with Mrs. Ralph Dinger as co-hostess. Miss Dor etta Koester was a guest. The meeting was opened by the president, Mrs. Harold Blai kie, with a peom, followed by singing the Extension Club Song. Next year's programs were dis cussed during the business meet ing. Plans were made for the next meeting which will be held on Dec. 17 at the home of Mrs. Laurence Wiseman. It is to be a covered dish dinner at 1 p.m. with a gift exchange. Mrs. Alma Berner and Mrs. Wiseman presented a lesson on cookies with an exchange of cookie recipes. The ladies had prepared a tray of cookies from the several recipes included In the extension leaflets. The hos- (Ht PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA. SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, November 28, ? 957 Section B PAGE THREE tesss served a lunch. Mrs. H. O. Cole of Lincoln is visiting at the home of Mrs. George Ellis. They were Monday evening dinner guests of Mrs. Bonnie LaRue. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Rothe and Marlin visited in Seward with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kofoid on their return home from a busi ness trip to Aurora. They were both in the Seward hospital. Mr. Kofoid was supply pastor of the Weeping Water C hr i s t i an Church for 6 months in 19,6. Mrs. Stanley Miller Sr., was a Thursday afternoon guest of Mr. Joe John. The Rainbow Girls, Assembly No. 5, met for their regular meeting on Tuesday evening. Plans were made for their an nual hotly sale which will be held on Main Street. Dee. 14. In Dec. the girls will hold their meetings on Monday evening for the win ter months. REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5'2 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan Cr Building Ass'n. 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