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5 ' 1 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, December 2, 1957 Dial Former Plattsmouth Couple Celebrates Silver Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Alex J. Schlies ke celebrated their silver wedd ing anniversary Nov. 19. Thsy were both reared ,here and now reside In Inglewood, Calif. Mr. Schlieske is a teneral fore man at North American Avia tion where he has been employ ed for twenty-two years. His wife Ruby, is presently serving on a Jury for a criminal case in the superior Court of the County of Los Angeles. Their wedding anniversary was celebrated at the Huddle Restaurant where a ranch-style dinner was greatly enjoyed by all -those attending. Afnong those present was their daughter Sharon, who is a soph omore at the University of Southern California. She is majoring in psychology and plans to enter the teaching pro fession, j Presbyterian Women To" Serve Dec. 1 1 The Presbyterian Womans As sociation will serve lunch espe cially for the working women from 11:30 to 1 p.m. Dec. 11 in the Fellowship room of the church. , Tea will be served from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bazaar and Food items will also be . on sale. The public Is invited. Extensive research in the laboratory, your physician's knowledge and your pharmacist's skill all combine to bring you the tremendous advantages of modern medicine. If you or any member of your family receives i prescription bring It to us. You'll -receive prompt, accurate, personal ' -service. SCHREINER Rexail Drug Ambulance 4 111 M ' '- i! ' ' There's BIG THINGS m Bj H U li E m B H BIG THINGS like opportunities for advancement como to the man who has carefully established his credit. Good credit reflects good character. An A-1 record with local merchants is Just as important in getting ahead as are ambition and the "right contacts". Your credit record follows you . . . so keep it good by paying EXACTLY as agreed. PLATTSMOUTH STATE BANK : "" ' 1' Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. ...-., Plattsmouth, Nebr.' c e e ii i e srn sea m m i b a ' i V n n M n 241 Sullivan-Ebsersole Rehearsal Dinner ''X i The immediate families a3 the wedding party of Miss Bcv erly Sullivan and George Eber sole gathered at the Presbyter ian Church Thanksgiving eve ing for a wedding' rehearsal and dinner. ' . ' A lovely turkey dinner was en Joyed in the Fellowship Room of the Church. Miss Sullivan and Mr. Eber sole were married Friday eve ning at the church. December 15th Miss Sullivan was honored with a miscellan eous shower at the church when Mrs. Newton Sullivan and daughters Miss Mary and Mrs. Gerald Rounsborg of Omaha en tertained. Approximately 30 guests attended. Dietl-Sampson Rites At Clenwood Tuesday Tuesday at Glenwood, la., Miss Mary Patricia Dietl, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dietl and James A. Sampson, son of Mrs. W. P. O'Donnell and the late Arthur Sampson of this city were married in a quiet cere mony. Both are well known and pop ular residents of the Plattsmouth and Murray area and have a host of friends who will Join in the well wishes to the young couple. Mr. and Mrs. Sampson were born in this community and grew up here. Mr. Sampson is a former ser vice man and active in veteran circles. Jean White And Henry Mueller Wed The North Branch Lutheran Church near Avoca was the scene of the 7 p.m. wedding Nov. 27 of Miss Jean White, -daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred J. White and Henry Mueller, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Mueller, Avoca. The double ring ceremony was performed b; Reverend Alvin Zelinger. 1 ' Attending the couple were Mrs Edward Mueller and Elmer Mue ller. The I bride is a graduate of of Louisville High and attended the University of Nebraska and Peru State Teachers College. Mr. Mueller is a graduate of Avoca High School. After a wedding trip the coup le will reside in Otoe. K. P. PENCE 222 So. 6th Phone 32(59 702 Ave. B 1 B ' ' "I 1 I'1 I j 1 ''I1'''! I I ,yW'. coming your way. . . " DC m Mrs. Muncie Hosts Cass County 8 & 40 Cass County Salon No. 441 of the 8 and 40 held their regular meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Milton Muncie. In the absence of Chapeau Mrs. Oliver Schiber, Mrs. Joe Johns served as Chapeau pro tern. Members attended from Louisville, Weeping Water, Elm wood and Plattsmouth. Child Welfare Chairman, Mrs. Karl Grosshans read a letter from the' Kearney TB Hospital thanking the Salon for money sent for a Ilallowee'n party for the children. Balloons, masks, party favors were puchased with the money donated. Mrs. Grosshans also read the names of the eight patients in the hospital and suitable gifts for each will be sent. One girl always remembered by the local Salon, Connie Cook, is living in a private home and going to school. The members voted to send $10 to the National Jewish Hospital in Denver for Christmas and a dollar to Con nie Cook. Partnership Chairman Mrs. Robert Cappell read a letter from the Department Partner ship Chairman Fern Gilming, urging all members to get their dues paid. Nebraska won the Dorothy Harper Award last year for having the most paid-up members bv Nov. 1. The Salon will have their Christmas party Dec. 16 at the home of Mrs Sophia Wolever. There will be a gift exchange. Seal Chairman Mrs. John Schutz gave a report on the seal drive. All letters were mailed by Nov. 13. She reported a good return to date from the 3005 letters mailed in Cass County. The Salon voted to purchase the TB Seals sent. The members all signed a get well card to be sent to Chapeau Mrs. Schiber. Demi Chapeau Mrs. Joe John presented a gavel to be used by the Salon. At the close of the meeting, Dubbs Bridge was played. Pri zes were won by Mrs. William Strabel, Mrs. Robert Cappell and Mrs. Claude Ruse. Refeshments were served by Mrs. Muncie assisted by Mrs. Karl Grosshans. First Ward PTA Plans Project First Ward PTA met Tuesday night at the school vith a good attendance present. Mrs. Al Hansen, president, presided over the business meeting which was held following the program. Program chairman, Mrs. Don Skalak, introduced her father, William Evers who showed color movies of the Nebraska Masonic Home. During the business meeting a project for the year was dis cussed. Members decided to raise money for a projector for the school and voted to hold a talent show in the Spring, date to be announced later. A group of children presented a Thanksgiving Skit which was enjoyed by all. The second grade won the room count and will be awarded a book for their room. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Howard Long, Mrs. Marvin Andrews, Mrs. LaVetta Baum gart and Mrs. Elmer Haffke. Wintertime Is Also Christmastime Wintertime can be a wonder ful season in spite of occasional inconvenience of weather. A new fallen snow is so beau tiful, covering the earth like a blanket of down, glistening in the winter sun. Nature has compensated for the rigors of winter by offering us the haprjiest season of the year, CHRISTMAS TIME. Busy as it is, Christmas is the time for renewing the joy of brother hood and the love of family and friends. To make the burdens of this busy season lighter we reco mmend the well-worn slogan, "do your shopping early." You can't start too soon, now for Christmas Day is just 23 days near., YOUR WATCH RUN DOWN LISTLESS? Trust our experienced watch doctors to put it "in the pink" in a jiffy! Expert craftsmen will do the job right . . . keep the cost down! Come in today for estimate. GROVE JEWELRY 505 Main Phone 228 Home Chapter OES Holds Initiation Home Chapter No. 189, Order of Eastern Star, held initiation Nov. 25 at the Masonic Hall. Approximately 100 attended the affair from Bellevue, Alpha Chapter No. 325; Omaha, Adah Chapter No. 52; Glenwood, la., Chapter No. 421 and Queen Es ther Chapter No. 1 of Nebraska City. Refreshments were served In the dining room from a lace covered table and Fall center piece. Mrs. Martha McQuinn, Wor thy Matron of the home Chapter, poured. Home Economics Class To Give Tea, Style Show A Tea and Style Show Wednes day at 3 p.m. at the Plattsmouth High School Home Economics Department will be attended by mothers and close friends of the Home Ec Students. At the Style Show winter en sembles from the Homemaking 2 and 3 will be reviewed. After the show, tea will be served In the Homemaking room. Mrs. Verone Gibb is the home making instructor. MURRAY Mrs. Frank Fitzpatrick Phone 2211 Mr. and Mrs. Fred Druecker drove to Carlton, Saturday to visit a cousin Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rachow, and returned home Monday afternoon. Measles have taken the place of the flu bug in the Murray school. Some of the pupils afflic ted with the disease the past week are: Billy McColloch, Pat ty Whipple, Kathy Fitzpatrick, Wendy iand Chris Spangler, Lorraine Bell. Kathy Sack, Leo nard Crook, Francis and Gary Harvey, Bill and Debbie Spang ler, and Stewart Holford. Fred Campbell was very plea sed to receive birthday wishes by telephone from his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Miller Hurst, who make their home in New Orleans, La. Also present in the Campbell home at the time of the phone call was Mr. and Hrs. Harlan Hurst of Platts mouth, parents of Miller Hurst. All enjoyed the long distance visit. Mrs. Leon Gansamer, Mrs. Anna Gansemer, Mrs. Howard Gansemer and Mrs. Harold Gregg were in Lincoln Monday. We are pleased to report that Mrs. G. S. Ray has returned to her home, after hospitaliztion for some time for treatment for a broken hip, suffered in a fall in her home. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis sold their home in Murray and have moved to the Llovd Lewis home to wait the completion of the building of their new home in the country. The Christian and Presbyter ian Churches of Murray held their Union Thanksgiving Serv ices at the Christian Church Nov. 24. Reverand Joseph Barr, of the Presbyterian Church pre ached the sermon. Harold Radke has been confin ed to his home with kidney in fection. He is much improved at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dague and family, brother of Mrs. Radtke. from Logan, la., were visitors in the Radtke home on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hostet ter and Mr. Si Morris of Ash land spent the weekend with Mrs. Hostetter's brother and family, Mr. and Mrs. Don Morr is of Albion. Bill Smith is in the hospital for treatment and observation in St. Louis, Mo. For those want ing to send cards, his address is William R. Smith, Missouri Pac ific Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hob scheidt, Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cottingham, Mr. and Mrs. Char les Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fitzpatrick, Mr. and Mrs. Jess Jorgensen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leslie Schmidt of Platts mouth all enjoyed an evening of dancing at Peony Park Sun day night. The occasion was to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs. Martin Jorgensen and Mrs. j Schmidt. Also the Fitzpaticks ! anniversary, all in the month of November. Since this is my first attempt i at writing and reporting the ! news, I would appreciate it if ! anyone having any news would j phone me at my home in Murray j Phone 2211. i The Elms Ballroom at Syra cuse, was the scene of the Square Dance festival Monday evening. Those attending from Murray were: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hobscheidt, M. and Mrs. John Stone, Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Lancaster and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Martin. The Gene Gruber family went to Weeping Water Sunday to visit with his brother and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Human. - Sunday evening Mr. and Mrs. John Stone and Mr. and Mrs. ffBIKIIIS Son Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Nolte are parents of a boy, born Nov. 27, weighing 7 2 lbs. Former residents of Plattsmouth, the family now resides in Corona, Calif. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. George Haith and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Nolte, all of this city. Son . Born to Mr. and Mrs. Joel Breding of Los Angeles, Calif., a son, David Joel, weighing 6 lbs. 14 oz., Nov. 29. Mrs. Bred ing is the former Doris John son, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. James Johnson. Son Mr. and Mrs. John Rea of Omaha are the parents of a son, Mike, born Nov. 28 at St.Joseph Hospital, Omaha. The baby weighed 7 lbs 12 oz. The couple has one other child, an adopted son, Pat, two years old. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Barta, Omaha and Mrs. F. I. Rea of this city. CALENDAR Monday, Dec. 2 Christmas Party of Platts mouth Womans Club at the home of Mrs. J. G. McMaken at 8 p.m. Program is Christmas Art by Miss Jessie Robertson. Bring food gifts. Monday, Dec. 2 Bud of Promise Rebekah Lodge will meet at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Following the busi ness meeting a 50 cent gift ex change will be enjoyed. Monday, Dec. 2 Central PTA will meet in the School Auditorium at 8 p.m. Be there! Tuesday, Dec. 3 Home Chapter OES will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. There will be election of officers. Tuesday, Dec. 3 Catholic Daughters will meet at 8 p.m. at the Consumers Room. Wednesday, Dec.4 Woman's Association of the Presbyterian Church will meet at 2 p.m. for installation of off icers. Mrs. Edward Wehrbein will have the "Christmas Story" program. Thursday, Dec. 5 Eagles Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5 Navy Mothers will meet in the Consumers Rooms at 7:30 p.m. Members will enjoy a gift ex change. Each is to bring a gift for the hospital gift shop. Friday, Dec. 6 Good Kensington will meet at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Raymond Lancaster attended the Church supper put on by the Lutheran Church south of Louis ville. After supper they spent the evening visiting at the Rich ard Heim home in Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whipple and family drove to Beatrice Sunday and attended a Pre Thanksgiving dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Krecklow. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy McCull och and Billy visited in the home of her mother Mrs. Frank Pro haska, Plattsmouth Sunday af ternoon. We are sorry to hear that Mrs. Prohaska fell and broke a bone in her foot. Old Mother Nature was very kind to us this year and gave us a very nice day for feasting and visiting, we all should be very thankful. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Radtke entertained in their home the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. Jr. Radtke and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dietl and family of Murray and Mrs. Gertie Ma honey, mother of Mrs. Radtke, pf Magnolia , la., and Mr. Tom Giddings of Paytte, Idaho, uncle of Mrs. Radtke. Schreiner't Special Formula HAND 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 now Much Are You Paying For An 8 oz. Bottle? Schreiner Drug Avoca News Mrs. Henry Maseman Mrs. Mary Grafe received word this week of the death of her bother-in-law, William Hill man of Wakeeney, Kansi The misslonery "'society of first Lutheran Church met Thursday in the church parlors. Hostesses: Mrs.: Clarence-1 Koes ter, Mrs. Fred Leefers, Mrs. Ellis Liesemeyer, Mrs. Walter Reit sch. Mrs. Otto Ludwig. The less on "Come Into My Heart" was by Mrs. John Buckholz. Mr. and Mrs. Tony Nielson and Richard took their daughter Mrs. Robert Ackley to Omaha i Tuesday where she took a bus to New York. She will sail to join her husband who is station ed at Nurenberg Germany. The Avoca Woman's Club met Wednesday evening at the Fred Marquardt home. The meeting j was to have met with Mrs. Spen-1 to roads it was held in Avoca. The roll call was "Famous First Ladies." The devotionals were led by Mrs. John Norris. Mrs. Robert Hallstrom; Mrs. Henry Smith gave papers on Colonial Americans. Mrs. Smith showed pictures on Williamsburg, Va., and other pictures she took on her trip east last summer. Mrs. J. W. Brendle gave a report on the convention at Nebraska Cty. Housekeepers Union Extension Club met Thursday wth Mrs. Elmer Hallstom. . Mrs. Dena and Martha Ruge gave the less on on cookies. Each member brought cookies and there was a cookie exchange. Henry Cezschin entered St. Mary's hospital Thursday as a medical patient. Wilmer Wohlers bought the home of Mrs. Kord Sudman this week. Mrs. Edward Nelsen, Mrs. I Hans Jensen, Mrs. Emma Ra- wait called on Mrs. William Dett-j mer Monday to help her celebra te her birthday. j Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tout,' Dorchester, spent Sunday with! Mr. and Mrs. Will Baier. j Oliver Kupke left Wednesday! for reserve Naval Training at New Orleans for two weeks. ' I REAL MONEY SAVING VALUES FOR THRIFTY SHOPPERS! T V SPECIALS RCA 14" PORTABLE Rrg. $119.95 NOW 129.95 17" PORTABLE Keg. $189.95 NOW 159.95 9 IKANblblUR Reg. 49.95, Now $37.50 TABLE RADIO Reg. 23.95. Now $14.95 CLOCK RADIO $29.95 ip & ALL "45" Records in STOCK i PRICE IP Electric Shavers Sun Beam Lady Shaver Only $8.95 Remington Shaver S13.88 II II II II if II l . ' . - . . .. ' J'.. stfWt Wl HI fi n n lllb.' mom His wife, the former Delores Meyer, and two children will stay with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meyer here. The Leslie Behrns family spent Sunday with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Joe Behrns. Mrs. Harry Stutt is spending the week with her sister Mrs. William Wallen at Unadilla'. A. surprise birthday dinner 'al'carried out for Ernest Em sjioff' on his . birthday at the hbmd of his mother Mrs. Sophie Emshoff Sunday. Present were: Mr. and Mrs. William Emshoff Sr. Nebraska City ; Mr. and Mrs. Willlan Era hoi'f Jr. and son, Lincoln; Mr. and1 Mrs. John feqihtr. and fam ily, Tecumsehj Mrs. and Mrs. Wilbert Emshoff ' and family, Omaha; Mr.rajyJ Mrs. Darrel Mather and family Weeping Wa ter; Miss Anna Mae Emshoff, Lincoln; Ralph Emshoff, Omaha, Wayne Wessel, Lincoln; and Mr. and Mrs. Mervln Havercamp and son of Avoca; Mr. and Mrs. John Emshoff, Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Emshoff and daughters, Mrs. Dena Ruge and Frances, Mrs. Ernest Emshoff, Stan and Karen, and Mrs. Sophie Emshoff, all of Avoca. Myron Shroeder, Lincoln, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Maseman was hurt in a freak accident Sunday when he was hunting near Stanton. He was hit in the nose when a pellet ricocheted after a companion shot at a pheasant. He was treat ed at Lincoln hospital and re leased. Mrs. A. W. Carr Is again able to be at her home after spend ing some time with her daughter after having a broken arm. Bertha Neumeister observed a wAmim Someone in Cass County to win $500.00 a month for life, or 450 other valuable prizes including 18 new Plymouths. Contest runs from Nov. 18 to Dec. 31, Nine weeks, and a new contest each week. Enter each week.. Its fun, its easy. In the last Plymouth contest held we were proud that Plattsmouth was the only city in Nebraska that had two winners, one was a cash award of $500.00, the other was for 50.00. Come in and pick up your blanks at, Bryant Dodge SAMSON I TE CRAD TABLES Reg. $7.95 Now $4.98 CHAIRS Reg. $8.95 Now $7.18 LEATHER GOODS BILLFOLDS BRIEF CASES TOILET CASES KEY CASES COIN CASES MONEY POUCH Samsonite Luggage TRAIN CASE O NITE , , 2 SUITERS i9 cQuick Trippers ' Wardrobe Cases Hoover Vaccum Cleaner Reg. $1 T7.95 Now $89.95 Hoover Floor Polisher Reg. $49.95 Now $39.95 Bisscll Hand Sweeper Reg. $11.95 Now $9.88 C. E. Cannistcr Cleaners ' , i V . milestone la. J vveak. Sne lias been a telephone operator in Avoca lor 23 years and has svr ved as chief operator since Vj 45. Harry Arhens received word of the death of his brother Frit.', Arhens of Omaha Saturday. Ill; wife was the former Dora Fort kamp and both were well known when they lived in the Norih Branch neighborhood. Plattsmouth, Nebr. Last times Mon. Cr Tues. npfJRATTON KEMCWO.' A'JDIE MURPHY -GEORGE NADER mKLENAN WYNN-Uiffl bwa , BURGESS MtREDITH The hilarious story of the G. I's who "Took" Tokyo by storm! Also comedy, cartoon, News Wed. Thur. Dec. 4 & 5 Bob Hope and Katherine Hep burn in '''' , "The Iron Petticoat" Its Spy.-fiHigh with, hilarity! The funniest Pair in Pictures! Also comedy & carton Motor Co. Plymouth $ ii ft 15 fa fa fa fa fa : to H ! ;' . fa ATHLETIC GOODS - BARCAINS- Baskctballs $2.95, to $8.95 Footballs $1.95 fo $13.50 Baseball Cloves 3 OFF Badminton Sets ' $6.45 ft ft fa Westinghouse Electric Oven $34.95 Only HOUSEWARE Sunbeam Fry Pans C. E. Coffee Makers Toasrmaster Toaster C. E. H.in Food Mixer Malted Milk Mixer Kitchen Clocks Plastic Goods ONE HALF OFF WASTE BASKETS SILVER TRAYS MIXINC BOWLS CANNISTER SETS O LAUNDRY BASKETS ICE CUBE TRAYS h