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Weeping Water Ikm Mrs. Edward Van Horn Phone 252-W Mrs. John Norris visited on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. F. Ehlers. Mrs. E. E. Lorensen, Rev. and Mrs. I. C. G. Campbell, Esther Tefft and Mr. and Mrs. Chris Nyrop attended a Lenten Ser vice at the Avoca Congregation al church last Sunday evening. Rev. Fred Register, minister of the Nebraska State Conference of the Congregational churches, was the guest speaker. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. T.orensen visited on Monday with Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Blevins In Lincoln and at the William Copple home Mrs. Arthur Schmidt enter tained at a party at her home on Friday afternoon with eleven guests present. Stanley Schrocder presided at the quarterly teachers and of ficers meeting Tuesday even ing in the Christian Church par lors. Plans were made for East?r, Mothers Day, Father's Day, Children's Day, Promotion Day. The annual Sunday School pic nic will be held In June. Gerald Terry, Mrs. Dorothy Shrader and Mrs. Leon Bond were chosen for the nominating committee. Elec tion of officers will be held in May, as the church year begins in July. The first Southeast '8' Con ference Dramatics Club Contest was held on Monday evening in the Weeping Water School. Pa pillion, Louisville, Waverly and Weeping Water schools took part in the contest. Mike Stacey re- i Abstracts of Title "Title Insurance" THOMAS WALLING CO. riattsmouth, Nebraska With EB HOPE Jt c oerckTr r n su,es 'r Time and rh. s I MondoyTf"'" 16 I - - i I Ti gt-7 f?Jr&n ay 3 z sti - SCHREINER REXALL DRUG f Top gun"n trie whole wagon worlc V THEY'RE ! BEAUTIES J r'f Built for people . . . i Si v For the top RUBIN Washington Ave If you're Interested in ceived the best actor award; Barbara Jones, Waverly aLso re ceived the best actress award; Lorell Smith received a superior rating in speaking and Beverly Lee received superior in poetry reading. Waverly won first place for the best one-act play. Weep ing Water received a superior award for their one act play. Truman Lytle is the Weeping Water Dramatic Club teacher. A surprise birthday supper was held on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Cave, honoring Mr. Cave on his birthday. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dokter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hopper, Wanda and granddau ghter Kim, Mrs. Fred Seeger, Gary and Susie. Mrs. Dokter baked and decorated the bir thday cake. Mrs. Emily Olive, Mrs. R. P. Hobson and Mrs. II. C Wilkinson were guests for dinner at the horr.c ?f Mrs Ptvd Klcpser. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper entertained Mr. and Mrs. Clay ton Cooper and family at din ner on Sunday, honoring Rol land Kit on his first birthday. Movies were taken with him and his birthday cake baked by his grandmother. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Urwin were Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper. They were evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johmon and baby at the Harold Dodson home In Nehawka. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Meising er and family were Sunday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ro bert Bergmann and Debbie. Mrs. Ily Kirchhoff visited on Monday afternoon with Mrs. Charles Hubbard. The Sew'n'Sews met on Wed nesday evening at the home of ' f. BEGEN kuno ra. h 28 ' - , - Li tiir KALE PS" I Wider doors for easier entry No deep sills to trip over Plenty of leg room for everyone Full-depth cushioning for ; all passengers More insulation than any , other wagon in Ford's Held Easy, onc-hand-operatcd j liftgatc and tailgate deal and easiest terms, see AUTO COMPANY Plattsmouth, Nebraska Phone 287 an JJ Car Be Sure to See Your Ford Dealer Mrs. Ed Mogensen. The even ing was spent in sewing and vbitlng. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Vollert son and family of Palmyra were Saturday night dinner and even nig guests of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Barkhurst and family. Mr. and Mrs. Farley Amick and Brett have moved back into their home after living in Texas for several months. Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle and family who lived in the Amick home have purchased a home and they moved the past week. Dick Maseman of Avoca was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Horn and family were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kobler. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kobler and Mr. and Mrs. George Kobler were also guests. The Van Horn's also visited Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kobler in their home in Louis ville. They live in the rental apartment at the Don Urwin home. Sharon Upton, Terry Jones and Mrs. Elmer Petersen and son were also afternoon guests. Shirley Upton was a Satur day overnight guest of Carol Nickels. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Groesser were Tuesday morning visitors of Mrs. Clifford Cooper. Tuesday dinner guests at the Cooper home were Laurence Eidenmiller and Clayton Cooper. Mrs. Eiden miller and Lloyd were afternoon guests. The Friendly Farm Ladies Club met on Wednesday after noon at the home of Mrs. Victor Plunkett, Jr., with Mrs. Harold Vogler as assistant hostess. Mrs. Jim McVay was a guest. Mrs. Al vin Horn conducted the meet ing. Mrs. Vogler and Mrs. Vin cent Rehmeier presented the lesson on "Laundry Tricks and Gadgets." The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Tom Ake son on April 1. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stratton were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Stratton and boys. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stratton and Monty were Sun day evening guests at the Lee Stratton home. Mrs. Dave Dennis and daugh ters visited on Monday afternoon with Mrs. Robert Dennis and family. Mrs. Mary Nannen was a Mon day evening supper guests of Mrs. Lemuel Lane. Vesta Baker of Lincoln was a Saturday night and Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Ba ker and family. Joining them for Sunday dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Peck and family of Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Don Urwin of Louisville were cake and cof fee guests at the Baker home m the evening, honoring Mr. and Mrs. Urwin on their birthdays. Mrs. Lovd Barkhurst enter tained at a bridge party on Wed nesday afternoon. The guests were Mrs. Francis Thoren, Mrs. Jack Ratliff, Mrs. Arthur Thom sen, Mrs. Richard Harmon, Mrs. Pat Wade, Mrs. Clarence Sch madeke and Mrs.. Lewis Baker. The ladies enjoyed the afternoon Built for savings . . . Save up to $1 per tankful with regular gas Change oil only each 4000 miles O Up to 20 MPG with' Ford's '"Six" New Diamond Lustre Finish never needs waxing Ford wagons are the lowest , priced of the best-selling three F.D.A.F. as most of them were beginners at bridge. They plan on meet ing soon to improve their game. Civil Air Patrol Cadet 1st Lt. Charles Van Every was recently awarded the highest honor a CAP cadet may earn. He was chosen to represent the state of Arizona in the Civil Air Patrol Foreign Exchange Program. He will have his choice of twenty countries covering either Europe of South America. He will make the entire trip by air. He will spend three days in Washington and from there will fly to his destination along with other winning cadets from other sta tes. Topper as he is known in Weeping Water is the son of Capt. and Mrs. William Van Every of Yuma, Arizona and is the grandson of Bert Philpot of Weeping Water. He will be notif ied in April as to his destination He plans to attend the Univer sity of Arizona at Tuscon this fall as a pre-law student. He will graduate from High school this spring. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaup and Mr. and Mrs. S. II. Harmon attended the show "The Ten Commandments" in Lincoln on Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Bates en tertained at a dinner on Sun day, honoring Mr. Bates on his birthday. His daughter, Mrs. Ralph Lane baked and decorated the birthday cake. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lane and Martha of Millard, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibson and child ren of Exeter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gibson, and Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Gibson. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hedden and family of Greenwood were afternoon guests. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Steinkamp and family of Louisville were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steinkamp. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Christensen were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Joyce and Jerry Jr., of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. James Kivett were after noon guests and they were all lunch guests in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gibson and children of Exeter were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Gibson. The school caucus for District 22 was held on Tuesday even ing in the school auditorium. Wilson Bickford was named chairman of the meeting and Mrs. Robert Jameson was elected secretary. E. A. Michelsen, Jr., and William Finley served as tellers and were appointed by Mr. Bickford. Four nominees were selected at this caucus and their names will appear on the ballot at the election April 7th. Six persons were nominated Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen, Jr., Harold Domingo, Wilson Bickford, E. J. Steckley, Mark Hohman and Lynn Parson. The four receiving the highest votes were Mrs. Lauritzen, Mr. Bickford, Mr. Domingo and Mr. Steckley. Wilson Bickford and Mrs. Lauritzen's terms expire this year. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Norris, Jack Noris of Columbus and Joyce Evans of Aurora wsre Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Norris. Mr. and Mrs. Hy Kirchhoff and Erma enjoyed their dinner in Louisville on Sunday. They at tended church at th3 Christian church. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kirchhoff and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Det tmer attended the wedding dance in Syracuse of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Emshcff. Sally Cal ance and Stanley Emshoff were married Friday evening in Eagle. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Hermance and JoAnn and Terry Bickford of Lincoln were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bickford and Reggie. Mi and Mrs. Harlon Stock re ceived an announcement of the marriage of Dennis Kroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kroll of Long Beach, California. They were married on March 6 at the Aloha wedding chapel in Long Beach. Dorothy Colbert spent from Wednesday night until Friday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Stock and Sharon, due to the snowstorm. Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Stock were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Thoren. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Eiden miller spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper, help ing butcher. Mrs. Clayton Cooper and children were afternoon guests. The Welfare Society met on Monday afternoon in the IOOF Lodge Hall . . with 18 members and a guest present. Mrs. Helen Callahan was the guest and be came a new member. Two mus ical numbers were presented by Cathy Callahan and Linda Lane. The afternoon was spent work ing on quilt blocks. Refresh ments were served by Mrs. Frank Pace. Mabel Ilarmer and Mrs. Art Barkhurst. Mrs. Raymond Freeman and Steve were Wednesday dinner guests of Mrs. Harold Bruns and family. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Free man have completed the job of redecorating their living room since the fire that damaged the room. They hud a now window installed, painted Mie entire room and a new rut; was laid Thursday. Papering will be done In two rooms, due to the smoke damage. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Wise man were Mondav evening din ner guests of Mrs. Pearl Andrus of Lincoln. Mrs. Edward Van Horn re ceived a letter from her son, Sgt. Richard Nickels who Is sta tioned in Crailsheim, Germany, and he went to visit his cousins, S-Sgt. and Mrs. James Wise man at Ramstein Air B'orce Base in Germany. Their children are Dallas and Jackie. He went on Monday for a few days visit. The Wiseman's will leave for the United States by plane on March 26. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patton and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Rothe and bovs and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Horn, CtcI and Johnnie were Friday eve ning guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wil lis Lorensen and family. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kobler of Louisville were Friday morn ing guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Van Horn. They returned to Lincoln Wednesday evening from their honeymoon but due to the storm were unable to come home until Friday morn ing. They were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Kobler and Janice. Mrs. Alma Berner visited for a few days the past week with Mr. and Mrs. Richard Berner and family at Louisville. The regular meeting of the Order of Rainbow for Girls was held on Mondav evening in the IOOF Lodge Hall. The initiation ceremony was held for Rayetta Stocker, daughter of" Mrs. Har riet Stocker, and Karen Ratliff, daughter of Mr . and Mrs. Jack Ratliff. Following the meeting, a re ception was held with Bonnie Lacy and Sharon Stock presid ing at the serving table. Mrs. Stocker and Mrs. Ratliff were guests at the reception. There was to be initiation at the reg uular meeting March 3. The Brownies Troop met on Monday evening after school at the American Legion Hall. Mrs. Lewis Baker and Mrs. Pat Wade read and discussed the history of the Girl Scouts and its found ers. Girl Scout Sunday was on March 8 and the girls and lead ers attended church at the Meth odist Church. The Weeping Water Women's Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elmer Mich elsen Sr. with 27 members and Mrs. Arthur Meeske, a guest, present. The following will serve as officers the ensuing year: pres ident, Mrs. Laurence House -man; vice president, Mrs. I. C. G. Campbell; secretary, Mrs. Ben Olive; treasurer, Mrs. Henry Knaup, and journalist, Mrs. W. W. Jameson. The executive com mittee are Mrs. W. F. Horn, Mrs. Laurence Wiseman and Mrs. Christ Nyrop. A short memorial tribute was held for Mrs. C. E. Tefft. a char ter member. The service was given by Mrs. Nyrop. Two pi ano selections were played by Tommy Meeske and Richard El liott. Mrs. E. E. Lorensen read ' an article on Religion in the Home. Next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Tom Akeson. Mrs. Frank Pace and Duane Ritter of Papillion was guest. of honor at a birthday dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fran cis Ritter and bovs of Papillion. The birthday cake was baked and decorated by Mrs. Ritter and Mrs. W. S. Anderson of Om aha. Those present for the din ner were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shee- -your cottage cheese carton has a brand-new EASTER BASKET LOOK cottage cheese In Gaily Colored Easter Basket cartons . ) for the kids! W ,'X ' jjl Make Easier Magic tay: jusr nine our .-jr-' j on " ma handles TTOfll pif'c tifuntri (j( cardboard strips and fill vith Factor goodies! Buy o'l th riiffrimt re'r com binalioni lodol a 1 South lend Mrs. Jess Tidier Phone Ashland 4-8646 A Benefit Red Cross card par ty will be held Friday evening, March 13th at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall. Lunch will be served and prizes given. Mr. and Mrs. James Wiszmann and family were weekend guests of Mr. Wiszmann's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Wiszmann at Ex eter. Mrs. Gordon Thiessen and son spent Sunday with her mother, Mr. James Lysle at Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Jason Streight were Saturday evening visitors with the Riley Davis family at Lincoln. Mrs. Vryl Livers was a Tuesday evening dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Piper at Alvo. She also called on Mrs. Edith Braun that evening. Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Carnicle were Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haswell of Murdock and the Tom Carnicle family. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill spent Tuesday witli Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Dill and Joan at Lin coln. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Grady and John Grady of Greenwood .were dinner guests Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rosencrans and boys. Evening visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dill and Ber nie. Sunday evening dinner guests of Mrs. John Meisinger and Floyd in observance of Mrs. Mei singer's birthday were: Mr. and Mrs. Harold Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Urvin, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heard, all of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. James Dwyer of nan and girls, Rick Applegate, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Jewell, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sheehan and family of Louisville, Mrs. Del bert Scott of Paoillion, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jewell of Jeffer son, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Anderson and family and John Baughman of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Isaac and boys of Manley. Mrs. H. W. Baughman of Om aha also entertained at a birth day dinner in honor of her dau ghter, Mrs. Pace, and Mrs. Earl Kline of Plattsmouth and Mar tin Baughman. Present for this occasion were Mrs. H. W. Baugh pian and John. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kline of Plattsmouth, Mrs. Glen Suidell of Aurora, 111., and Mrs. Pace. Special Program on Confined Monday, March Legion -V" ""Hi ill 1.1 IT l-f in crease hog profits with a DOANE-DESIGNED confined hog system. Raise better hogi faster with less workl You can market 500 or more hogi a year with les than Vi of a man's time. More hogs marketed more profitl Get the facts from us about thi txperlly designed syilem.y' FREE DOOR PRIZES e Coffee and Doughnuts Will Be Served in Mid-Afternoon Mead Phone 4-3371 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, March 12, 195a Section B PAOE FIVE Glenvvood, la., and Mr. and Mrs. Milford Meisinger and family. Snow-bound guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Dill were Mike Humston, Gene and Ralph Zeor ian of Murdock. The boys walk ed to their homes Friday even ing before the snow plow came thru to open the blocked roads. Mrs. Edward Kelly and Mrs. Oscar Dill spent Tuesday after noon at the home of Mrs. Ches ter Elssman at Murdock getting the lesson "Lets eat fruit" for the Extension club program. Monday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Parrish and Leon were Mr. and Mrs. Milford Meisinger and family. Mrs. Bill Rosencrans called on C. A. Rosencrans at Plattsmouth Wednesday. Mrs. Norman Mayfield of Ash land spent Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. Raymond Carnicle and daughters. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haswell of Murdock were Sunday visitors at the Carnicle home. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holz and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Holz of Springfield were Sunday visi tors with Mr. and Mrs. Roy I Richards. Edward Kelly returned home Wednesday after spending sev REFEREE'S LAND SALE The undersigned Referee will, on Friday, March 20th, 1959- At 2:00 o'clock P.M. Offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash The Northeast Quarter of Section 4, (144.98 acres, more or less) and the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 3, (72.41 acres, more or less), all in Township 9, Range 10, in Otoe County, Nebraska. This farm is located one mile West and 7 miles North of I'nadilla and 5 miles East and 5 miles North of Palmyra and 4 miles South of Elmwood, and is known as the Miller farm. The farm will be offered as a whole and in separate tracts, and will be sold which ever way it will bring the most money. TERMS OF SALE: 15';;. cash at time of sale, balance on confirmation of sale and delivery of Refree's Deed and ab stract showing marketable title. Sale will be held at the front door of the dwelling house located on said premises. For further information contact the undersinged At torneys or the Referee. CEORCE M. LATHROP, REFEREE, Nebraska City, Nebraska Clement", and Clements, Attorneys, Elmwood Nebraska 1:30 P. M. Hall, Ashland, Nebr. GUEST SPEAKERS FRANK DEPEW and BOB WATTS . Doane Agricultural Service, St. Louis, Mo. RAYMOND HICKS District Manager, Staley Mfg. Co. FRITZ JOHNSON Cudahy Packing Co. GUY McREYNOLDS Past Director, Hampshire Swine Registry, and nationally known swine judge. Panel Discussion - Films and Slides on Confined Hog Raising and General Pole Construction. Also several other prominent men in hog raising will be present to answer any questions you may have. Pole Build an affiliate of 'isrssxaoKssmi eral days at the Veteran's hospi tal at Lincoln. Mrs. Vyrl Livers was a supper guest with Mr. and Mrs. Ber nard Dill and family Saturday evening. Ray Long, Sheral and Douglas of Murdock were Sunday after noon visitors with the Milford Meisinger family. Mrs. Roger Kuhn visited Mrs. Joe Matchers and new bably daughter at the Nebraska City hospital Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Edward Kelly was a Tuesday overnite guest of Mrs. John Banning at Alvo. Saturday evening guests o? Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Thiessen were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Luellen, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Snodgrass. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal SATTLER Funeral Home Dial 3123 og Kaisers Hog Raising 16 sings vq. Ashl.ind. Ncbr. CO