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f HE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAOE TWO Monday, February 17, 1958 Dial 241 Phillip Born Feted On 85th Birthday Philip Burn was honored Thursday evening on his 85th birthday when his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Petereit and his grandchildren came to visit. Grandchildren are Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Peterelt and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pet erelt and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Eisenbarth. They spent the evening visit ing and later cake and ice cream were served. Mr. Born received many cards and well wishes. 4-Mile Club Gives To March of Dimes Four - Mile Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Art Weiss with Mrs. Joe Bierl and Mrs. Leonard Born as co-hostesses. The club voted to give $2.50 each to the March of Dimes and Heart Fund. The lesson on "Sandwiches" was by Mrs. Leonard Born and Mrs. William Starkjohn. They made and sewed sandwiches. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Wayne Meisinger, March 11. Cullom Extension Club Has Meet Cullom Extension Club held its February meeting at the home of Mrs. Victor Stoehr. Co-hostess was Mrs. John Parkening. It was voted to give $2 to Heart Fund. $2 to Diabetic Camp and $1 to Pennies for Friendship. A' lesson on soups was given by Mrs. Stuart Meisinger and Mrs. Marvin Petereit. Lunch was served by the host esses. March meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Otto Petereit. Our Experts Can Fix Your Clock Our experts can turn your old, tired clocks into pre cision time-pieces. We'll do the job promptly and well at a remarkably low price. Come in to day. GROVE JEWELRY 505 Main Phone 228 Cass Theatre Portsmouth, Nebr. Mon. Tues. Wed. Feb. 17-18-19 I THE RAL BATTLE FOR THE BULGES! JACK LEMMOX ERNIE KOVAKS KAIKRYK &KANT Y ARTHUR C9MU M MICKEY RMET The hilarious G. I. story film ed entirely for laughs! Also comedy & News Thur. Fri. Sat. Double Feature Jack Mahoney and Tim Hovey in "Slim Carter" At 7:00 & 0:30 and Alan Ladd & R. Preston in -"Whispering Smith" At 8:20 Mat. Sat. 2:30 gf? Ambulance 4 111 Mm . ...... -"ijn 'ill it ii n I.. -I.. ...t.i. .in' VI.. '.lii II, m rii Club Meets With Mrs. Max Bowman Subonnet Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Max Bowman with Mrs. Celia Lancaster host ess. Mrs. Leroy Covert, president, presided. Fourteen members an swered roll call by reading a verse from valentines they had fashioned. The club voted to give $2 to the Heart Fund. Mrs. Roy Clark read the les son, an article, "The More in the Garden and Care of Peo nies." Winners of games were Mrs. Ethel Hennings, Mrs. William Hennings and Mrs. Earl Shan holtz. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Ethel Hennings. Riverview Club Has Meeting The February meeting of the Riverview Club was at the home of Ellen Morris with Ruth To man as co-hostess. Roll call was answered by twelve members giving their op inion on valentines for grown ups. Plans were made for the fi nal stages of the club's quilting project. Murl Wheeler was entertain ment leader and led several games. Prizes were awarded to Nell Sack, Velma Rea and E laine Lurkowski. Lunch was served by the host esses and the meeting adjourned to meet with Georgia Creamer and Elva Deterding in March. Birthday Party Honors Kay Collins Kay Collins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Collins, cele brated her 5th birthday Friday, Feb. 14 with a party in the afternoon. Games were played and there were balloons and candy for all. Kay opened her many gifts, aiterwhich birthday cake and ice cream were served. Guests were Tommy Mc Knight, Donnie and Marky Ogg, Madonna Horn, Jimmy Fenton, Mike Morehead and Cory Col lins. Kalina Couple Are Visiting Here Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kalina, former residents, now of Wash ington state, are visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Swatek. Mrs. Swatek and Mrs. Kalina are sisters. The Kalinas arrived here Tuesday and have been on a six weeks traveling trip in the east, and stopped here enroute home. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. swatek were hosts at dinner, honoring their visitors. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Swatek and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ted Spaustat and family of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. William Nel son and family of this city. Lewiston Club Ladies Meet MURRAY (Special) The Lewiston Social Circle met at the home of Mrs. Glen Thomp son Feb. 11 with Mrs. Ray Creamer as co-hostess, for an all day meeting beginning at 12. Mrs. Jesse Jorgensen, presi dent, called the meeting to or der. Devotions were given by Mrs. Frank Fitzpatrick, reading an invocation written by How ard Hutchman and publiced in the weekly United Presbyterian Song leader, Mrs. Harry Gobel man led the group in singing. It was voted to donate $2.50 to the Murrav Heart Fund and $2.50 to the Union Heart Fund. Valentine and capsule friend gifts were distributed. The meeting adjourned and was turned over to Mrs. Harry Gobelman and Mrs. Elmer Pike to give the lesson "Soups". Cheese Souo and Chili were made and sampled by each member. Next meeting will be March 11 at the home of Mrs. Fred Campbell. Siucribe to The Journal Now! 702 Ave. B . ...,,.' r ----- - 4-H Clubs Enjoy Skating Party The 4-H Saddle and Bridle and the Beef and Poultry 4-H Club shared an enjoyable Fri day evening at Ashland at the Roller Rink on Valentine Day. Those attending from the Saddle and Bridle Club were Rollln and Elaine Terryberry and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Terryberry; Rosanne and Cur- by McGill and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oene McGill; Laura Stoehr and parents Mr. and Mrs. El mer Stoehr; Patty and Nancy Konfrst and mother, Mrs. Jerry Konfrst; Linnea and Jim Ing werson and Mr. and Mrs. Sterl ing Ingwerson, Marie Gochen our and guests, Francis Goch enour and Beverly Coolman. 'Witnesses' Convention Reported Twelve of Jehovah's Witness es from Plattsmouth have just returned from their regional convention in Fremont. Fran cis Uhe, local presiding minis ter, reported there were over 1,000 ministers fron Nebraska in attendance. Rutherford G. Sakotos, district supervisor from New York, laid emphasis on home Bible study groups. He said, "It is in the home that most Bible teachings are accomplished. The first place of Bible study was the homes of the early Christians." The number of families in Ne braska receiving Bible instruc tion in their homes from Jeho vah's witnesses, has increased b 17 per cent In the last six months, it was said. Sakatos urged increased effort on this phase of the ministry. He said "if men learn the basic Chris tian principles through home Bible study, they can go into the world to help others." Twenty-one trained students were ordained. Among these was Rosetta M. Kephart. The new ministers were given assign ments in Nebraska. At the three-day conference, the witnesses agreed that now more than ever, men need in struction in the Bible. Plans were laid for Bible talks by trained ministers to be given in every Kingdom Hall of Jeho vah's witnesses in Nebraska ev ery Sunday for six months. The program will be in addition to regular advanced training pro vided for the Witnesses them selves. "Opportunities also will be af forded for the public to hear scholarly lectures in Christian homes," a spokesman said. "This program is being provid ed for the benefit of those who wish increased Bible knowledge. The witnesses plan to give per sonal invitations to all Nebraska residents to hear these talks." V.V.V.'. 3 CALENDAR Monday, Feb. 17 Bud of Promise of Rebekah will meet at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Tuesday, Feb. 18 VFW Auxiliary meeting at 8 p.m. in the Club Rooms. Tuesday, Feb. 18 Catholic Daughters Social meeting will be at 8 p. m. Tues day at the home of Mrs. Emily Doody. Tuesday, Feb. 18 The Oakleaf Extension Club will meet at 2 p. m. with Mrs. Clarence Akeson. Tuesday, Feb. 18 The National Farmers Organi zation will hold a meeting Feb. 18 at 8 p. m. at the auditorium in Weeping Water. All farmers invited. Thursday, Feb. 20 Eagles Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. in the Eagles Hall. Thursday, Feb. 20 Entered Apprentice Degree at the Masonic Building at 7:30 p. m. Thursday, Feb. 20 Naomi Circle of the Methodist Church will meet with Mrs. M. M. Muncie at 2 p. m. Friday, Feb. 21 Chapter F, PEO, will meet at the home of Mrs. R. B. Hayes, Friday at 8 p. m. Saturday, Feb. 22 International Order of Jobs Daughters will hold a regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Party fol lowing the meeting. Monday, Feb. 2-4 Cass County Salon No. 441 of the 8 & 40 at 8 p.m. in the 40 & 8 Club Rooms. Thursday, Feb. 20 The Dorcas Circle will meet with Mrs. Garfield Dunning at 2 p.m. Mrs. Keener Price and Mrs. C. E. Shellenbargr will be assistant hostesses. Thursday, Feb. 27 Fellowcraft Work at the Ma sonic Building at 7:30 p. m. Thursday, Feb. 7 American Legion Auxiliary at 8 p.m. in the 40 & 8 Club Rooms. . Qi i " i Junior Women's Club Gives $25 To Heart Fund Drive The Plattsmouth Junior Wom en's Club held their regular meeting Monday evening in the Consumers meeting rooms. Mrs. William Knorr presided at the business meeting. Members voted to give $25 to the Heart Fund. Members were urged to help with the Heart Fund Drive Heart Sun day. Mrs. Hugh Stander Jr. gave a report on the smorgasbord. A total of 230 adults and 44 child ren was served. The amount of cash realized by the club is not known at this time. A letter of thanks was read from the Masonic home for food given them . Parliamentarian Maxine Clo idt announced the club's char ter had been found, also the con stitution and by-laws. She had two photostatic copies made of the charter to be kept In the secretary-treasurer books. The committee appointed to bring the by-laws up to date Is Maxine Cloidt. Mrs. Louis Ama to and Mrs. Don Warga. A card was sent to Mrs. Rob ert Hirz, a member, who was a recent hospital patient. A committee of Mrs. Clark Finney, Mrs. Warren Llllie, Mrs. Christ Lutheran ULCW Meets The ULCW of Christ Lutheran Church met Feb. 7 at the home of Mrs. A. B. Lentz. The meeting was opened by Mrs. Joe Puis, reading a de votional passage. Roll call was answered by 15 members, with one new member, Mrs. David Toman, and two visitors, Mrs, Stanley Sparks and Mrs. Har lan Hennings. The maaazine quiz was led by Mrs. Joe Puis, since the quiz chairman. Mrs. Fred Wehrbein was absent. Mrs. John Hild presented a lesson, "American Missions Ar ithmetic." Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Herbert Meising er March 5 at 7:30 p. m. Lunch was served by the host ess. Banquets Were The Real Thing Back In 1898 The Journal has received a copy of the Plattsmouth Eve ning New6 of July 7, 1898 telling of a banquet staged at the Ho tel Perkins, then under the man agement of F. R. Guthman. The menu shows that a banquet was the real thing back in those days. The clipping is as follows: "The Masonic lodge of this place held a very interesting meeting at their hall last night where they initiated several can didates into the mysteries of the third or "dumpers" degree of the order after which an invi tation was extended to the lod ge by six of members who have recently taken new degrees, to participate in a supper at the Hotel Perkins, to which place a bout fifty of the members re paired and feasted on the fol lowing bill of fare. Lobster salad, olives, radishes, lettuce with hard boiled eggs, as sorted pickles, cold meats, leg of veal with jelly, ham with pep per grass, roast beef, pickled tongue with sliced lemons, pies lemon a la marango, cakes, mar ble, coconut, spice and choco late. And French rolls, salla Ions, light and rye bread, imported cheese, strawberries and ice cream, mixed nuts, layer rais ins, oranges, bananas, fancy and cream candy, coffee, tea. Toasts were given by several prominent members of the or der. The banquet lasted until 2 o' clock when they departed for their respective homes, express ing themselves as having spent a very pleasant evening. SON Born to Mr. and Mrs. Erl Price Feb. 15 at St. Mary's Hos pital, Nebraska City, a son, weighing 7 lbs ll2 oz. The couple has two others sons. Grandparents are Mrs. Nancy Price of this city and Mr. and Mrs. George Bethfcreds, Chil locothe, Mo. SON Born to Reverend and Mrs. Paul R. Myers, Lynch, Nebr., Jan. 31, a 4 lb 9 oz boy. He has been named Mark Allen. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Allen, Nebraska City and Mrs. Dorace Myers of Plattsmouth. The couple has two other sons. Son Born to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sharp a son, Feb. 8 at St. Cath erine's Hospital, Omaha, weigh ing 7! 2 lbs. He has been named William Brain. Grandparents are Mrs. Cora Smith of Watson, Mo. and Roy Sharp of this city. FBIKTHS ... " Don Bell was appointed to in vestigate the possibility of ob taining Identification tags for the small children of Platts mouth. The president presented a gift from the club to the treasurer, Mrs. Jack Scanlon who is mov ing from the city. Mrs. Stander, District One junior director discussed feder ation. Cherry pie and coffee were served by the committee. Tab le decorations were cleverly made from miniature logs, cherries and hatchets. Johnny Haith To Go to Crete In Mediterranean A2c Johnny R. Haith, who has been home on leave for the past month visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haith and brothers, Fred, Duane and Richard, and other relatives and friends, left Monday for Charlestown. S. C. From there he will fly to Crete, an island Just off the coast of Greece In the Mediterranean. On the way to Charleston, he will stop In St. Louis, Mo., and Louisville, Ky., to visit friends. He was graduated with honors from the Air Force Institute of Technology at Syracuse Univer sity, New York, where he stud ied language. He will be stat ioned on the island of Crete about a year. His address is A2c Johnny R. Haith, AF 17484419, 938th Radio Squardron, Mobile, APO 291, New York, N. Y. Omaha Parties Wedded Here On Valentine's Day On Friday, St. Valentine'6 day Judge J. H. Graves had the pleasure of joining the lives and hearts of Robert B. Broder sen and Elazibeth B. Finning of Omaha. The wedding took place at the city hall with David and Norma Brodersen, brother and sister of the groom as witnesses. Judge Graves reports this pleasant event and an armload of delinquent meter tickets as the only business of the week end. BUSY HOMEMAKERS The Busy Homemakers 4-H Club met at the home of Judy Cole Feb. 7. The meeting was called to or der by president Mary Hendrix. The seal was applied to the char ter and the achievement aw ards were distributed. The food value "of eggs was discussed with the girls by Mrs. Vinduska, the leader. , Junior leaders Karen Tilson and Pat Toman arranged four different place settings for the members to judge Demonstrations were: "Sep arating eggs and beating egg white" by Mary Hendrix, "Stay stitching" by Carolyn Vinduska and "How to measure to determ ine pattern size" by Pat Toman. Members divided into groups and Mrs. Arthur Toman led the skirt and blouse division. They judged their skirts. The junior division discussed trays and dust cloth containers. Next meeting will be Feb. 20 at 7:30 at the home of Mary Hendrix. Sandra Abel, report er. Mrs. Klimm Has Surgery Wednesday Mrs. Tony Klimm of south of this city underwent surgery Wed nesday at the St. Joseph hospit al in Omaha. The operation was quite extensive and it will re quire some time before the pat ient's response can be defin itely noted. Mrs. Klimm has been in poor health for a number of years. The w.ll b.ina of you and your fomily begliu witfc f re.dom from worry - , and Ireedom from money worrle bgim al our olfice. Our confidential, lib.ral IOAN 6ERVICE will be the hoppy lolul.on to ony money problem that may orii. ond will moke ovoilabl. Iho thing, you wont ond need for a bettor woy of lifo not in tho di.tanl future, but fight riowl PERSONAL LOANS ON VOwiifliatateO. OTHER PUNS SEltCT A REPAYMENT PIAN TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS SsEzi LOAN PLJVN A NEBRASKA CORPORATION MERRY WORKERS A most Interesting lesson on "Soups" was presented to the Merry Workers by Mrs. Henry Vinduska and Mrs. Willis Cole at the home of Mrs. Tom Meis inger. Four kinds of soups were prepured and later sampled by all present. All members were Invited to sew on the clothing project for the hospital at the home of Mrs. Fred Belns at 10:30 Feb. 20 and each is to bring a sack lunch. Following a successful silent auction, the hostess served an at tractive lunch of the Valentine theme. The group plans to meet on March 11 at the home of Mrs. Bob Kiser. Eagle Items Mrs. John Fischer Phone 7304 Mrs. LaVelle Swarts attended the mothers club luncheon at Sigma Kappa of the University of Nebraska. Her daughter, Kaye Marie, is a member. Kaye Marie Swarts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LaVelle Swarts, and Myrna Jeanne Richards, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Richards, both of Eagle, were honored at a scholarship tea on last Sunday afternoon at Lin coln. The honor is awarded to the top 10 per cent of women stu dents at the University. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Morton of Alvo visited former Eagle neighbors and friends, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Umland Wednesday. Mrs. Howard Root accompan ied by her mother, Mrs. Anna Knaup of Murdock, attended the Federal Loan banquet at Weep ing Water Wednesday. Before returning home they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Knaup and Mrs. August Kl emme. Mrs. R. J. Rhynolds of Dodge City, Kan., returned home Thurs day morning after enjoying a few days visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Schwenker. Tuesday evening the latter en tertained with a dinner for neigh bors and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Valjean Stall and son Alan were supper guests of his sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Oberle and son David at Lincoln Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Folker visited his brother. Fritz Folker at Talmadge last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleish man attended funeral services for his brother, Mr. Albert Fl eishman at Tekamah, Thurs day. He was a former resident at Elmwood and also lived on a farm now owned and operated by Henry Fleishman near Eagle. Mrs. Jack Oldfleld returned from the hospital to her parents' GET BOTH TRAVEL ACCIDENT, BAGGAGE AND PERSONAL EFFECTS INSURANCE IN ONE POLICY! Planning a vacation, busi ness, hunting or fishing trip? Then you want insurance on your baggage, personal effects and yourself. 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Al fred Schroder who served in the armed service overseas showed slides of places in Germany and surrounding areas. Mr. and Mrs. John Halvorsen of Palmyra were dinner guests of their son Mr. and Mrs. Ron ald Halvorsen and family Fri day evening honoring the birth day of Ronald. The Rev. Pranee family mov ed into the new Immanuel Luth eran parsonage Thursday. The family had been residing in the Eagle school's property for sev eral months during construction of the parsonage. Morris Muenchau talked with his folks, the Fred Muenchaus, by phone. They're in San Diego, Calif., and plan to be there an other month. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rhoden of Elmwood visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Umland on Sunday. Tuesday evening, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Umland entertained at a family dinner honoring the birthdays of their son-in-law, Carl Johnson Jr. and grandson Gary Johson of Alvo. 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