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i THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL tAGE TWO Thursday. February 26, 1959 Mrs. Jaycees Sweetheart Party The Mrs. Jaycees entertained their husbands at a Sweetheart Party Feb. 21 at the Blue Flame Room of the Gas Company. Twelve couples were In at Undanc and played games. High prlw for Dubs Bridge went to Maxlnt Bowman and low prize to Latha Winters. Styrofoam harts were used for decorations. A pot luck lunch was enjoyed by all. Chairman lor the party were Ditty Aim, Helen Smock, Lila McKnlght and Deline Faris. Jobs Daughters Banquet - Meeting Bethel 24, International Or der of Job's Daughters will meet Saturday Feb. 8. Members and their parents will hold a 6 0. m. banquet in honor of the Grand Guardian of the State of Nebraska. Following the banquet initia tion service will beein at 8 p.m. Subscribe to The Journal Now! 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Assisting hostesses were Mrs. Wayne Meisinger and Mrs. Phil Hp Kehne. Group singing was led by Mrs. Wayne MeisinRer and during the meeting it was voted to give $2.50 to the Heart Fund. Lesson, Laundry Tricks and Gadgets, was given by Mrs. Joe Bierl. Lunch was served by the hos tesses. The next meeting will be on March 10 at the home of Mrs. Virgil Stander. Sewing Susies Have Meeting at Wiles's The Sewing Susies met at the home of Diana Wiles Feb. 21. Roberta Ramge and Charlene Kahler worked on their skirts and blouses. Marilyn Mohr and Anita Glazebrook made oatmeal cookies while the rest of the mem bers made lemonade. The leader, Mrs. Lepert, gave a lesson on First Aid. The club is to put posters In the Plattsmouth State Bank and Murray State Bank about Na tional 4-H Club week which Is Feb. 28-March 7. Mrs. Wiles and Diana served lunch. Next meeting will be at the home of Anita Glazebrook March 7. Marilyn Mohr, reporter. "J C" Honored On Birthday Tuesday evening, J. C. Drap er, center of the Plattsmouth High School basketball team, was honored guest at a birthday party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Holmes at Belle vue. The event was arranged by Miss Margaret Holmes and had as guests the members of the Plattsmouth team and their girl friends as well as a group of the Bellevue High School students. Games were enjoyed and a luncheon served with the trad itional birthdav cake. In honor of the occasion, J.C. received a large number of re membrances from the friends. SIS uxurious in 8 r 40 Members Met Monday Night Cass Count? Salon No. 441 of Eight and Forty met in the lounge of the Forty and Eight Club Feb. 3 with 13 Partners present and Mrs. Joe John, the chapeau, presiding. Mrs. Will Strabel gave a re port on the Conference held at Hastings the past week. March is the anniversary of the Salon and plans were made to send $3 to the Tubercular children at Kearney; $5 to the National Jewish Hospital at Den ver and $2 to a little Indian girl. Connie Cook, who Is a ward of the state. Partners will celebrate with a "dutch treat" dinner at Mack's Kitchen March 26 at 7 p. m. Committee In charge will be Mrs. Mollie Gobelman and Mrs. Tom Walling. Dubs bridge was played and prizes awarded to Mrs. Ethel Strabel. Mrs. John Schutz, Mrs. Eugene Vroman and Mrs. Soph ia Wolever. Refreshments were served by the hostesses. Mrs. C. A. Ruse and Mrs. Fred Feldhousen. Those attending from out-of-town were Mrs. Mata Amick and Mrs. Joe John of Weeping Wa ter, Mrs. Albert Inman and Mrs. Wilbur Fitzoatrick of Louisville and Mrs. Emmett Cook and Mrs. Will Strabel of Elmwood. Linda Ballinger Celebrates Birthday Linda Kay Ballinger, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Leighton Ballinger, was eleven years old Feb. 25. Her mother honored her with a birthday party after school dismissed. Guests were Karen Pritchard, Carol Guyer, Peggy Wagers, Nancy Kell, Marlene Buchholz, Mary Ann Dlngman, Patti Mur phy, JoNon Biggerstaff, Bonnie Welstead, Kathy Eggert, Linda Lou Gunsolly and Connie Rae Adkins. The honoree received her gifts from her friends and all enjoyed games with prizes going to the winners. Mrs. Ballinger served refresh ments. Cedar Creek Bird Watchers Elect Officers Feb. 7, the Cedar Creek Bird Watchers 4-H Club met at the home of leader Mrs. J. D. Piner with Gerry Ault as junior lead er. Officers elected were Robert Gerdes, president; Barry Par son, vice president; Bill Knut son, secretary, and David Ault, reporter. Nine members will take part in the woodworking unit or bird club unit. The leader explained what our projects would include. The meeting was adjourned and cookies were served by Mrs. Piner. Feb. 21, the officers of the club met at the home of Mrs. Piner to complete plans for this year's work. David Ault, re porter. OES Supervisor Of District To Be Here March 3 Mrs. Frances Kranz of Om aha,, supervisor of District 4 of the Order of the Eastern Star, will hold school of instruction Tuesday, March 3, for officers and members of Home Chapter No. 189 here. Afternoon instructions will be. gin at 2 p. m. and the evening session at 7:30. A dinner honoring Mrs. Kranz will be held at 5:30 at the Meth odist Church with Mrs. Ruth Ramge as chairman. Mrs. Kranz will be luncheon guest at noon of Worthy Matron Florence Noell and overnight guest of Worthy Patron Leonard Born and Mrs. Born. All members of Home Cha ter 189 are urged to attend the 7:30 meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Reed and children who were rendered homeless by the burning of the residence on the Stites farm north of Union, are moving to the house on the Flora Murray farm near Union. H Dear Sally, I've just made the most sensational discovery . . a creamy pink perfume that really Clings! It's Chantilly Liquid Skin Sachet by Houbigant, put it on your skin at pulse points and just a few drops of this wonderful perfume concentrate lasts for hours and hours. , Elmer Hallstroms Mark 40th Year Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom of Avoca celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with open house. There were about 300 gu ests present. Mr. and Mrs. Hallstrom were married Feb. 6. 1919. Mrs. Maude Test, Mitchell, S. D., poured. Mrs. Milton Muncie of Platts mouth and Mrs. W. E. Propst of Omaha served. Mrs. A. W. Propst of Platts mouth was in charge of the gu est book. Mrs. Melvin Fox of Green wood, a niece, helped receive the guests. Children of the Hallstroms are Mrs. Joe Case, Plattsmouth; Jack and Tom Hallstrom of O maha, both teaching in Omaha schools, and Bob Hallstrom, in the bank at Avoca with his fath er. Mrs. Ogg Hosts Cleaners Circle The members of the Gleaners Circle of the Methodist Church met at the home of Mrs. Karl Ogg Feb. 19. Meeting was opened by the president reading a poem. Devotions were given by Mrs. Charles Land. Mrs. Lowell McQuinn gave the lesson from the book, Mid dle East Pilgrimage. Seventeen members and three guests were present. Mrs. Karl Ogg conducted the business meeting. Refreshments were served at the close of the meetisg by the hostesses, Mrs. Marvin Welsh. Mrs. Cecil Mc Knight and Mrs. Ogg. Kenosha Extension Meets At Cundalls' Kenosha Extension Club met Feb. 18 with Mrs. Raymond Cun dall. Roll call was answered by 8 members telling "my greatest cooking failure." It was voted that each mem ber write a letter of improve ment of programs to a TV sta tion, letter to be sealed and stamped and given to Mrs. Ed Morris to mail. This is one of the club goals for the year. Each member brought an art icle of food for a silent aucnon, adding $5.55 to the club fund. Members who were absent are asked to bring theirs to the next meeting with Mrs. Forest Beil March 18. Mrs. Don Mrasek will be co hostess and the lesson will be Let's Eat Fruit. " - -v-. rr It was voted to send 50 cents to Pennies for Friendship and $1 to the Diabetic Fund. , Eight members, six children and a visitor, Mrs. Dorothy Van Ackern, were present. Mrs. John Toman was co-hostess. Mrs. Raymond Cundall gave the lesson on Laundry Tricks and Gadgets. This was followed by a repeat lesson on First AW i by Mrs. Greeley Beil, as only six members were able to at-; tend the January meeting with Mrs. Ed Morris because of drift-; ed roads and it was felt the les son was important to all. Call STour News And ! Social Items to 241 ' i SHAMPOO won't fade your haircolor! Made specially for bleached or tinted hair. It shampoos thoroughly even with hard water, and its special quality makes it extra good for general family use. Full 8oz. $1.00 CASS DRUG WALCREEN ACENCY "Drugs With A Reputation' Here's how it looks! You really should try it. Only $2 plus tax Love Penny P.S. you can get it at . . . CASS DRUG P. A. Meisingers' Celebrate 50th Wedding Date Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Meisinger celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Feb. 24 at their home here with a five o'clock dinner. An appropriate scripture read ing was given by their pastor Reverend G. E. Seybold. The wedding cake was bakd by Mrs. Emil Schmidt and cut by Mrs. J. J. Timken of Beatrice. Assisting In the serving were Miss Laura Meisinger, Mrs. Ed Steppat and Mrs. Emil Schmidt. Present for the occasion were close relatives of the couple. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ludwlg Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Steppat of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Green of Hos kins; Mrs. Bertha Steppat of Winside and Mrs. Timken of Beatrice. The honored couple received many congratulatory messages, flowers and gifts. The evening was spent social ly, and those attending will share many pleasant memories with the honored couple of this happ;' occasion. Honor Society At Elmwood Inducts ELMWOOD (Special) The Honor Society of Elmwood High School held its annual induction of members Feb. 20 at the High School. The following became members: Joan Hansen, Beth Drake, Dale Engleking, Virgil Rueter, Kathleen Kirchoff, Gary Clem ents and Don Hollenbeck. They were chosen by the fac ulty from the upper one-third of the classes on the basis of scholarship, service, character and leadership. The purpose of the organiza tion Is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to pro mote leadership and to develop character in students of Amer ica's secondary schools. Gayle Miller, president of the organization, presided at the cer emony. The senior girls trio and Beth Drake sang. They were accom panied by Mrs. Eunice Stock. The Honor Society members served punch and cookies after the new members were congrat ulated by those attending. 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Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Bart Scanlan are parents of a 8 lbs 13 oz girl born Feb. 24 at St. Joseph Hos pital, Omaha. Grandparents are Raymond Waslager, Omaha and Mrs. Anna Scanlan of Manilla, Iowa. CALENDAR Thursday, Feb. 26 American Legion Auxiliary No. 56 regular meeting in the 40 & i 8 Club rooms. Americanism pro gram by the Junior Auxiliary. Saturday, Vet. 28 Job's Daughters and parents will meet for a 6 p.m. dinner with regular meeting and initia tion following. Monday, March 2 Plattsmouth Woman's Club will meet Monday, March 2, at 8 p. m., with Mrs. K. W. Gross nans. Election of officers. The speaker will be Mrs. Robert Reade on Speech Therapy. Monday, March 2 Bud of romise Rebekah Lodge will meet in the IOOF Hall at 8 p.m. Monday, March 2 Central School PTA will meet at 8 p.m. There will be a film and panel discussion about how parents can help the school. Tuesday, March 3 Camp Fire and Blue Bird Leader Association meeting at Consumer's at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 Officers meeting with super visor at 2 p.m.; dinner at 5:30 p.m. Stated meeting Home Chapter 189 OES at 7:30 p.m. Call Your News And Social Items To 241 C? t" Rotary Hears Talk On South America Dr. Weslev Perry, pastor of First Methodist Church. Omaha, told the Rotary Club of his im pressions of South America at the Tuesday club meeting. Dr. Perry visited South Amer ica under auspices of the Meth odist Church along with 3 other ministers. Program chairman was Rev. A. L. Embree. High school Rotarians the past month told of their post -school plans, Larry Marler to at tend college In physical educa tion and coach basketball, and Charles Stoehr to attend the Un iversity of Nebraska two years and then go to veterinary school in Colorado. Both are juniors. Because Rotary Is 54 years old this month, club president L. A. Caldwell called on remain ing Plattsmouth club charter members for comment. Searl Davis, first president here. and one of the three members left of the original 16, reviewed the club's formation. Dr. Paul Heineman was sec retary the club's first year. The other charter member left here, Roy Knorr, is in California. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kalina Leave For Fort Knox, Ky. Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kalina of Bingen, Wash., who have beenj here visiting at the home of Mr. j and Mrs. W. A. Swatek. left Mon-I day for Fort Knox, Ky., where J they will enjoy a visit with their I PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. MEN'S I MEN'S 5 BUCKLE OVERSHOES Only 14 Pair Left WOMEN'S CASUALS Reg. $3.98 And $4.49 Values Broken Sixes - Self Service Final Close Women's Winter DRESSES Values To $13.95 Only FLASH ! ! ! JUST UNPACKED Mill Shipment Of "Branded" 36" & 44" GINGHAMS Made To Sell At $1.00 Per Yard sisht. 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