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-. V ELMWOOD NEWS Ruth Monning Phone 5-2167 Calendar: Garden Club, Aug. 12; Rebecca Lodge, Aug. 12; E. U. B. WSCS, Aug. 13; O.E.S. Kensington, Aug. 13; Altar Soc iety. Aug. 13; Legion Aux., Aug. 14; Modern Mothers, Aug 14. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Armstrong leave Aug. 8 for Baltimore, Md. to visit their son and family. Little Michelle Oldfield gave a party for 15 guests in the park to celebrate her 5th birthday July 26. Obituary Mary Lockie Miller, daughter of George and Barbara Lockie, was born In Delaware County, Ohio, Dec. 1, 1864, and died July 28 at the age of 93. She came to Nebraska with her parents in 1808 when they homesteaded in Otoe County, 4 miles south of Elmwood, where she lived until her marriage. She was a member of the coun try U. B. church. EOTDCEi ! Murdock Consolidated School needs SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS, Furnishing their own buses Approximately 20 mile routes. Also drivers with private cars to return Kinder garten pupils at noon. Send Sealed Bids on mileage to . . . LOUIE WENDT, Sec. School Dist. C-7, Murdock, Nebr., By August 10th, 1958 Z4 Johnny Maxtor Say: Here's the motor car buy of the year! I'll sell you a brand new 1958 model Silver Special PLYMOUTH Equipped $1959 Ready to Go Includes: Torsion Aire Ride Fresh Air Heater Directional Signals Full-Sweep Electric Wipers White Sidewails Wheel Covers Sportone Paint. 17 give you the top dollar tor , your present car in trade $CQ41 ; Pay only 97 a month after small down payment Or How About This Sensational PLYMOUTH STATION WAGON for only Biggest wagon on the market. Ideal for farm hauling, vaca tion travel, shopping trips, all around family use. Equipped. Terms as low as $63.36 a month mm Omaha't l.oryett Plymouth Vealer Johnny Baxter Plymouth 6115 Military Benson Phone CA 1416 Almost Everybody Likes Johnny Baxter's Service March 24, 1902, sh was united in marriage to Hiram Miller and they moved to Elmwood in 1904, where they joined the Methodist church of which she was a faith ful attendant as long as her health permitted. She had been in failing health for a number of years. She was the last survivor of the family of nine children. She is survived by her passing, five step-children, George Miller, Melvin Miller and Edna Fleish man, all of Elmwood; Edith Reeve of Craig, Colo.; and Ruth Warren of Madras, Ore., and a number of grandchildren. Services were July 31 at Elm wood Methodist church with Rev. Louise Ward Stock officiat ing. Mrs. Helen Schneider and Mrs. Opal Clements sang with ; Mrs. Sid Moore at the organ. Pallbearers were Earl Cran dell, Myrl Miller, Joy Miller, Ro bert Bornemeier, Charles Miller and Orlin Burrill. Burial was in Elmwood cemetery. Arrange ments by Clements Mortuary. Mrs. Dwight Clements and sons, Gregg, Robby and Ricky left Wednesday morning to visit her mother, Mrs. Alfred Horst- man at Casper, Wyo. She will ' probably visit her sister who ; lives some distance from there also. Mrs. Roy Warren of Madras, Ore., (Ruth Miller) and Mrs. Ralph Reeve of Craig, Colo., (Edith Miller) who came to at tend the funeral of their step mother, Mrs. Mary Miller, spent several days visiting relatives before returning to their homes. Alma Clements went to Lin coln Wednesday to spend two days visiting at the home of her brother and family, the Dick Clements. Mrs. Sanford Clements ac companied Mr. and Mrs. Fred Clements to Florida to visit her mother, Mrs. Alpha Renswald. They left Friday to be gone about 2 weeks. A card from Dr. and Mrs. Bert Story while they were in Ger many said they were "having a wonderful time". So far they had been in England, Holland, Belgium (World's Fair) and Luxenburg. They said that the Queen Elizabeth was a "fabu lous ship and that the ocean was smooth and calm." Honoring the birthday of Lloyd Miller, Sunday dinner was given by Mr. and Mrs. Dale Miller. Other guests were Laura Hol lenbeck and from Gretna, the Russell Miller family. The Hiram Miller family had a picnic in the local park Sun day for supper. Those present were Mrs. Ruth Warren of Mad ras, Oregon; Mrs. Edith Reeve of Craig, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Fleishman, Mr. George Mil ler, The Joy Miller family, Ho ward Miller family, Floyd Mil ler family ( Lincoln), Mr. and Mrs. Mel Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller (Syracuse) Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Burell, Carol and i ' ATOMIC POWERi lights Consumers' 19th candlef In its 19th year of providing electric service to Nebraskans, Coiv sumers Public Power District keynoted a new era in progress with s the start of construction on Sheldon Station and the Hallam Nuclear.. Power Facility. Consumers' continuous program to improve properties to ac commodate growing needs assures adequate electric service. As an1-, example of the District's policy of passing savings on to customers,! the average residential customer cost for electricity in the past ('' 19 years has been reduced from ?,0471 perkwh to $-0255 per kvh.N:- CONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER DISTRICT Nebraska's Efficiently-Managed, Self-Supporting Source) of Dependable, Low-Cost Electric Power' Galen. The many friends of Henry Towle, 63, were sorry to hear of his sudden death in Lincoln last week. He was a graduate of Elm wood High school. He is sur vived by his wife Ruth, a sister, Mrs. McKugh of Murdock and awo brothers. The evangelistic meeting at the Christian Church closed Sunday night. Attendance was very good. Rev. Melvin Zichek gave the sermons and was assis ted by Rev. Armstrong. One night a lovely bouquet was giv en to the oldest one present (Anna McFall and one to the largest family (visitors from Omaha). One night old Bibles were brough tand one night the lighting was by old kerosene lamps. Don Patton, who is a court re porter in Lincoln, and a repor ter friend left Monday for Hou ston, Tex., to attend a court reporters' convention, also to do some sightseeing. They stopped at Abelene, Kan., and went through the new Eisenhower Memorial Building. Harry Greene entered Bryan Hospital on July 31 for observa tion and was due for surgery Aug. 7. Detasseling at the Howard Pool Farm is into the third week and is at the peak now. They use 6 boys each day. It is reported that Harry Duckworth injured his ankle and is using crutches to get around. Callers at the Harry Greene home Sunday evening were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baeke of Lin coln. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilken and Carol drove to Ithica Sat urday to visit her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Frahm and Steven. On Sunday they all drove to Minden to see the Pioneer Vil lage, which they enjoyed very much. Ralph Door who entered the hospital several days ago, under went surgery Saturday and a spot in one lung is draining. He is getting along fine. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krecklow and family attended the Krecw low family reunion Sunday, at Steinhart Park at Nebraska City. They brought her aunt, Mrs. Maud Giles of Nebr. City, home with them to spend sever al days. Guests at the home of Mrs. Elda Lenz on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Koutsky and Jackie, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lenz and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bedric Kanek, Mrs. Robert Schriner, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hanson and Miss Helen Kunz. This was honoring the birthdays of Jackie Koutsky, Mrs. O. Lenz and Mrs. Wanek. Mrs. Wm Strabe and Mrs. Emily Gonzales attended a pre liminary planning meeting for the coming fall convention of the American Legion Auxiliary last Thursday. Mrs. Bertha Fitch and dau ghter, Ahlene assisted by Mrs. Emily Hall and Henry Schafer entertained guests at their cot tage on the lake near South Bend. They were Mr. and Mrs. Zichek and daughter, Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong and Anna McFall. Most of them went swimming. News From Greenwood Mrs. Frank Hurlbut, Phone 2685 ELMWOOD VILLAGE BOARD MEETING i:imvood, Nebraska Aueust 4th, 1958 The Village Board met in reg ular session at the Fire House on August 4th at 8 o'clock. The following members pre sent: Ted Hall, Omar Borne meier and Orval Gerbling. Ab sent Robert Bornemeier and Frank Turner. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The followng bills were read and approved as follows: Ed Kratochvil Salary $250.00 Ed Kratochvil Use of Auto 5 00 Lincoln Steel Works Tubing 345.65 Peoples Natural Gas fa,s 1-50 Ralph Stubbendick Digging 5.00 Omaha Pub. Power Dist. Lights, Dumping .... 152.05 F. W. Robb 50.00 Schwarck Quarries Inc. Rock 439.65 Henry Knaup Hauling rock 162.83 Bornemeier Lbr. Co. Lbr. - Cement 75.63 Eds Repair Shop Labor and supplies .. 19.95 Dennis Service Sta. Gas and oil 5.40 Chas West Blowing Fire whistle. 10.00 Harry Davis Labor on streets 14.00 C. A. Rueter Water linp nnH lnhni- non Larry Bornemeier Mixing cement 8.00 Motion made bv Omar Borne meier and seconded bv Orval Gerbling that Ed Kratochvil sa lary be paid semi-monthly. Motion curried: There being no further busi ness the meeting adjourned. Orval Gerbling Ted Hall. clerk Acting Chairman. No. 4100 August 7. 1958. SATTLER Funeral Home Dial 3123 Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Dyer drove to Wichita, Kans., last Sunday and returned home Mon day to attend a family reunion in honor of Jessie Dyer's birth day at his home. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Vern Shep ler of Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. James Dyer of Natrita, Colo. Mrs. Howard, Mrs. Shepler, James and Chas. Dver are sis ters and brothers. Two sisters were unable to come. Enroute home the Howards and Sheplers visited the Eisenhower Museum at Abilene, Kans. Arriving at the home of E. L. McDonald last Monday was his son, Bertrand, of San Diego, Calif. He will be visiting here for awhile. Wednesday evening dinner gu ests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kyles were Miss Janice Keller of Dal las, Tex., Bob Kaminski of Lin. coin, Mrs. Maud Keller of Alvo, Karen Kyles and Mr. and Mrs. Elton Keller, Bobby and Betty of Lincoln. Donald Boiler has been a pa tient past several days at the Bryan Memorial Hospital and expects to return home first of this week. Callers this week at the Oliver Boiler home were Mr. and Mrs. Ashley Boiler and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Bachman of Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Leesley and family and Gary Green attend ed an Indian Pow-Wow at Win nebago Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hammer and family were Sunday guests of Marie and Elvina Hammer. Wednesday guests at the Jake Hammer home in honor of Kathy's 11th birthday were Mrs. Alf Johnson, Mrs. Marvin Pear son, Mrs. Vira Basil and Roy Swanson all of Ceresco. Thursday afternoon guests of Kathy Hammer in honor of her birthday were Becky and Debbie West, Gloria and Sandra Han sen, Vicki Voehl Phillis O'Rouke and Ressa Almy. Ressa remain, ed for a longer visit with Kathy. Last Sunday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. N. D. Talcott in honor of Dr. Talcott's birthday were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tal cott and Mr. and Mrs. William McGill. Dr. Talcott was 88 July 27th and he had many more callers Sunday afternoon. This Sunday dinner guests of Dr. and Mrs. N. D. Talcott were Mrs. Nette McDonald and Jerry Leadabrand. Sunday afternoon caller at the Talcott home was Earl Fairfield of Alvo. Last Monday caller on Mrs. Gladys Martin was Lawrence Durbin and children of Napa, Calif. Mr. Durbin was formerly a resident of the Greenwood community and had worked for Mr. Martin. This Monday caller on Mrs. Gladvs Martin was Mrs. Charlev Haertel of Alvo. Sunday Mrs. Gladys Martin, Mrs. Ina Armstrong and Miss Alice Boucher were dinner gu ests of Mrs. Ella Laune of Wa verly. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Otto and boys spent last Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Love and LeRoy to help Mrs. Love celebrate her birthday. Mrs. George Carter spent Sun day with Miriam Carter of Lin coln. They attended old fashion revival hour quartette with the evangelist Rozell at the auditor ium Sunday p. m. Caller at the Everett Cope home one day this week was Clark Meeker Moore of Cincin nati, O., Mr. Moore is a grand son of Mr. and Mrs. N. II. Meeker, a former banker of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson attended a Seed sales meet ing and dinner at the Cornliusker Hotel, Friday. Mrs. Albert Beisner and chil dren returned home Sun. from a vacation sDent with her sister and family of Milwaukee, Wis. Mr. Beisner is attending the Air National Guard camp at Gulf port, Miss. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, August 7. 1958 Section B PAOE THREE This noteo 'snake-kiixei op AFRICA 8STS ITS NAME FROM TVlfi LONG FEATHERS ON tACH BIOS UY ITS HFAn.DC4CMBI IR11. A VUILL BAkKUF THE EAR., m If you want a walllpaper that is noted for its quality and also rea sonable price, then you must tome to BILES PAINT STORE. Get rid of those dull, drab walls ... let our experts help you with your selection of color harmonies. We can supply your needs at a reasonable price. Greatest Show on Earth to Appear at Ak-Sar-Ben 1 IP - - '?f "1 (i'ntri Minyak and friend . . The Greatest Show on Fartli RinglinK Bros, arid liarinun & Bailey Circus will make its only appearance in either Iowa or Nebraska at Ak-bar-Ecn 1 icid August 22 through August 2-1, of ficials of the Omaha civic organ ization have announced. Traditionally labeled "The Ris One" by the entertainment field, the show w ill have t p.m. and 8 p.m. performances in front of Ak-Sar-!cn Grandstand Friday, August 22, and Saturday, August 23, and 2 p.m. and 6:30 ("twilight") per formances on Sunday, August 2-1. Tickets arc now available at Ak-Sar-Bcn, 201 Patterson Build ing, Omaha, with' reserved, scats $3 and $4 and unreserved seats $J. Trices include all taxes, and chil dren under 12 will be admitted lor one-half price. This year's show includes IS acts friA' hpvc tirver rWo'i ap pfMicd in this country in addition to many others that kecj llic ihitc m Ouirtiia. , he's 55 years young. :-... luicc rings in constant activity. There are four new super-spec, tacks, including "1,000 Nights," a glorious extravaganza; "I'p I Wo," a stunning aerial ballet; "Le?s My Britches," an outstanding western production with s.ltigc coaches, covered wagons, and broncs along with the show's bin ribbon horses; and "Yankee Doodle Do," a rousing grand finale. Naturally, there will be scores and scores of animals, featui iu-g Hans Kallmann's Royal Bengal tigers; Siplini's world's all-time greatest chimpanzee act ; Yvonne's dogs, the most renowned of all Eu rope's animal acts; Kialiscr's bens and, ol course, Hugo Schmitt's elephant s. Oldest and best known, of the lviiigluig elephant herd U big Min yak, who is now 55 years of age and is unusually docile, lie and ?1 islhrr iwln-ilcrri' , W'M P'l t !" thrrc ri"g, a', all six puloniuiuij Mrs. Mabel Lambert attend ed a family tret to-gether at the Peter Pan Park in Lincoln Sun day In honor of Mrs. Glen Wll liss' birthday. Mrs. Ronald Osburn and Karen spent he weekend with Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Osburn. Ronald is attending the National Guards at Camp Ripley, Minn. Callers on Mrs. Charlie Bell Monday afternoon were Mrs. Hazel and Mrs. Opal Hartsook. Lloyd Bell spent last week at the Ted Bulling home of Lincoln. Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Haertel and family enjoy ed a picnic supper at the Lloyd Althouse home in Elmwood. Wednesday Ruest of Mrs. Glad ys Martin was Mrs. Jessie Tu dor of Lincoln. Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard were Mr. and Mrs. Hi Warren. Mr. War ren was formerly .superintend ent of Greenwood School and re cently moved to Exeter where he will teach. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Howard were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Shepler of Spring field. Friday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Welton were Mr. and Mrs. Huston Welton and family of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bond of Lincoln called at the Frank Wel ton home Sunday evening. Wednesday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pllfold were Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Myers and Linda of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Barber and family spent Sunday with Mr. Barber's brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hruby and family of Lincoln. Saturday evening lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Grady were Mr. and Mrs. Goldstein and Eleanor of Falrburv. Mrs. Grady and Mr. Goldstein are brother and sister. Mrs. Gladys Martin and Miss Alice Boucher called on Mr. and Mrs. Warren Boucher of Havelock, Tuesday. IN JUST 15 MINUTES IF YOU HAVE TO SCRATCH YOUR ITCH Your 48c back at any drug store. Apply ITCH-ME-NOT. It deideni your itch and burning in minutei; kills germs, fungi on contact. Won- worm, insect bites, surface rashes, derful for ecxema, foot itch, ring Today at Schreiner Pharmacy. BUSINESS DIRECTORY CENERAL CONTRACTING Phone 4043 Home and Commercial Building, Roofing, Remodeling and Cabinet Work. Free Estimates and Financing Available E. t. KRINCS 920 3rd Ave. Platfsmouth FOR YOUR AIR CONDITIONING NEEDS YELICK'S We do both domestic and Commercial air conditioning. Refrigeration repairs of all kinds. YELICK REFRICERATION & AIR CONDITIONING SERVICE Phone 4291 A HOME AWAY FROM HOME PHONE 3243 Restful surrounding tor the aged and convalescent. Licensed and Approved 24 hour nursing service Special Dieta RIVERVIEW AND HIUCREST NURSINC HOMES 616 Ave. F An Exclusive Infants' & Children's Shop Phone 3181 A complete line of infants', pre-school and children's wear. You'll enjoy shopping at . . . WEE WARDROBE (Helen Eiting) 425 Main Omaha Waterproofing Restoration Contractors Tuck Pointing Cuttering tr Reefing Steeplejacks FREE ESTIMATES. 304 West 20th St. Bcllevue, Nebr. Phone 6E 1634 Armstrong Year 'Round Air Conditioning Phone 7152 Basement models Gas-Fired furnaces and summer Air Con ditioners. We are your Home Climate specialists. CARDNER PLUMBING & HEATING New Location 616 1st Ave. GUARANTEED TV & RADIO SERVICE PHONE 233 New sets . . Motorola, Hot Point & Admiral Television; Motorola Radios, Pick-up ft delivery repair service. RAY'S SALES 6 SERVICE 1 1 0 So. 3rd St. Cifts That Live Throughout The Years Phone 228 Columbia Tru-Fit Diamonds, International & Heirloom Sterling, Figurines, China, Pottery, Crystal, Watch Bands, Costume Jewelry. CROVE JEWELRY CO. 505 MAIN No Building Job Too Large or Small Phone 9177 New Homes, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Store Fronts, Aluminum Storm Windows, Doors and Awnings. TIEKOTTER BUILDINC SERVICE "Plattsmouth's Oldest and Most Reliable Building Service." DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION PHONE 289 Prescription Service Beauty Bar Fountain & Luncheonet Cift Headquarters Veterinary Supplies CASS DRUC (Walgreen Agency) 502 MAIN PHONE 105 HOBSON FUNERAL HOME Est. 1914 Weeping Water, Nebraska MARILOUISE HOBSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR For The Most In Drug Store Service PHONE 61 17 Professional Prescription Service. Livestock pharmaceuticals and Remedies. A complete line of cosmetics and gifts. We give S b H Creen Stamps. FELDHOUSEN DRUGS 522 Main TAKE YOUR CAR TO JIM PHONE 4177 For ALEMITE OILS, Motor Tune-up and Overhaul, Front Wheel Alignment, Ceneral Repairs. Ford-O-Matic and Mcrc-O-Matic Service. JIM'S AUTO SERVICE (James Chapped) 337 Main INTERNATIONAL FARM EQUIPMENT See us for New and Used Implements and Repair Service. ATTEBERY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Phone 21 11, Union, Nebr. RADIATOR CLEANINC & REPAIRING Guaranteed work. A faulty radiator can result in serious motor damage. See us for Service. OTTO WEBER 1524 Avenue B. (Cedar Creek Road.) ROBERT F. BURNS Registered Survcycr 2401 Franklin St., Phone Bcllevue 1671 Stato of Nebraska Bcllevue, Nebr. Wc Clean & Finish "Fur-Like Fabric" Coats Phone 4193 If you have a new "Miraclo - Fabric Fur-Like" coat, DON'T SEND IT OUT OF TOWN . . Wc arc equipped and know how to clr.in and tini.h them. PLATTSMOUTH CLIANtRS Free Pick-up (r Delivery Or u.c our Dnvc-in on Chicago Ave. '1 1