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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL I AGE TWO Thursday, March 12, 11)59 Budick-Kratvillc Wedding Held At Omaha Saturday Of interest here was the wed ding of Miss Mary Catherine Burdic and William Wood Krat ville at the First Central Con gregational Church in Omaha Saturday. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Burdic of Malvern, la., and niece of Carl Schneider of this city. Mr. Krat vllle's parents are Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Kratville. The Reverend Howard Ohman officiated at the 3 p.m. cere mony. A reception was held at the Blnckston Hotel before the cou ple departed on a wedding trip In the South. They will make their home In Omaha upon their return. The Burdic family are former riattsmouth residents. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schneider were at Omaha for the wedding. r "if r a f- -M 1 OUR DIAMONDS Are COLOR GRADED By Comparing Them With Our 5 Color Graded Stones, Known As CUIDE STONES Come in and ask to see them. 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The invited guests were the of ficers and teachers of the St. Paul Evangelical and Reformed Sunday School. Miss Lutz was the recipient of many lovely gifts. Lunch was served from the Lea table with Mrs. Orval Kah ler presiding at the punch bowl. March 8 in St. Paul Evangel ical and Reformed Church par lors Miss Lutz was again honor ed. Patty and Sandy Toman pre sented two accordian numbers. Lois Gapen sang "A Fellow Needs a Girl" and "You Don't Know How Lucky You Are." She was accompanied by Mrs. Ferd Nolte. Mrs. Richard Berner presented two readings, "How to Preserve a Husband," and "How to Un derstand a Man." Miss Lutz was assisted by Mrs. Fred Kaffenberger, Jr., and Miss Mary Wohlfarth in open ing her gifts. Refreshments were served from a candle lighted tea table with Mrs. Otto Lutz, and Mrs. Otto Wohlfarth, mothers of the nuptial couple presiding. Hostesses for the occassion were the aunts and cousins of the bride-to-be. Four-H club alumni in Ne braska nrw number 200,000 re ports the state 4-H office at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture. This figure is based on enrollment since 1916; there were some 4-H clubs that existed before that date, accord ing to W. M. Antes, state leader of 4-H and Young Men and Wo men at the University. The moon's gravity is less than that of the earth, thus a visitor to the moon would weigh only one-sixth as much as he does normally. An athlete who on earth high jumps over a six -foot bar elevates his body's grav. ity an average of about three feet. On the moon, he could leap 21 feet with similar effort. to u "Golden Throat" tone SIPI R " R (0 VITAMIN l JUTiPit VITA1"! HIM MIM'I n the 10-Week Supply of 72 20-Week Supply of 144 4.79 7.95 NEW! SUPER PLENAMINS JUNIOR LIQUID for children 1 to 12 Balanced formula of 10 vitamins and valuable minerals. Candy flavored 8 or. 3.75 pint 5.95 v n i 1 Former Murray Lady Celebrates 90th Birthday Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Whitlow of Auburn were host at a din ner Sunday honoring Mrs. Mary Schwab on her 90th birthday. Mrs. Schwab formerly lived on a farm southeast of Murray and Is still remembered by many friends here. Her family includes one son, eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren all of whom were present for the occasion. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schwab, Susie, Glen and Margaret; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Schwab; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Sch wab and Marty; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Engelbrecht, Bobble and Lana; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Schwab; Mr. and Mrs. Bud Nick els; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sack; Mr. and Mrs. Duane Sack; Kathy, Barbara, Geri and Mary; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Whitlow, David,' Larry, Micheal and Glenn; and the honoree, Mrs. Schwab. Mrs. Tritsch Attends 50th Wedding Celebration Mrs. Phillip Tritsch has been at Broken Bow for the 50th wed ding anniversary celebration of her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Massie. The honored couple were mar ried at the Baptist Church In Ashland, Feb. 21, 1909, she be ing the former Alma Workman of Ashland. They both taught school In Cass County, and will be re membered here by many. Mr. Massie also served as may or of Broken Bow. Present for the occasion was their son, Phillip of Culver City, Calif.; her sister, Mrs. Floy Chapman from Arcadia, Calif., and their son, Rev. and Mrs. Harold Massie of Anold. Cooking Culies The February meeting of the Cooking Cuties was held at the Nehawka school with eight mem bers present. Susan and Carol Balfour gave a demonstration on seam fin ishes. Beverly Balfour gave a de monstration on darts and tail or tacks. For the March meeting mem bers are to bake a sponge cake and another shortened cake. Irene Chriswisser served refresh ments. CALENDAR Thursday, March 12 WSCS of the Methodist Church will meet in the Memorial Room at 8 p.m. There will be no meet ing March 5 due to weather. Thursday, March 12 Goldenrod Study Club will meet at the Gas Company at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 12 Sun Bonnet Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Earl Payton at 2 p. m. Friday, March 13 Junior American Legion Aux iliary will meet with Mary Ann Clause at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 20 Central School Talent Show at High School Auditorium be ginning at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13 Good Cause Kensington will meet at the IOOF Hall at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13 Chapter F, PEO will meet at the home of Mrs. Richard Span gler at 2:30 p. m. Sunday, March 15 Weeping Water VFW Auxil iary institution and installation of officers at 2 p.m. March 15 at the Masonic Hall in Weeping Water. We're Ready For YOU! THE A&W DRIVE - IN WILL BE OPEN FOR THE SEASON FRIDAY March 13th DRIVE OUT FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT Chicago Ave & Holdredge Jane & Leo Meisingcr Owners 1 . 1 7 x Mr. and Mrs. Jesse D. Fidler of South Bend, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Elaine Lois, of Hastings, to Mr. Meivin Eugene Emeish, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan E. Emeish, of Crete. Miss Fidler holds a B. A. de gree from boane College, where she was a member of Phi Sigma Tau and Cardinal Key. At present, she is vocal music instructor at Hastings Junior High School. Mr. Emeish, having served two years with the Armed Forces in Germany, attended Doane College where he was affiliated with Delta Kapp Pi Fraternity. The wedding will take place June 27 at First Congregational Church in Ashland. District Meeting of Eagles Draws 407 Attendance Sunday Plattsmouth Aerie No. 365 of the Fraternal Order of Eagles was host to the district meeting of the aeries and. auxi liaries in this section of the state. There was 407 members of the order registered at the club house for the session. The aerie meeting was pre siding over by Owen Willis, wor thy president and following the opening was turned over to the South Omaha drill team and of ficers for the ritualistic work of the day, the team initiating a class of some nineteen now members. Following the initation the district meeting was held with Jack O'Donnell of this city, state president, presiding. The address of the afternoon was made by William Curry of Burlington, la., grand worthy conductor of the order. Mr. Cur ry gave the story of Eagledow, its objects and aims, presented in a very able manner, closely fol lowed by the audience. There was a large number of distinguished guests at the ses sion, among these John Smith of Beatrice, grand regional pre sident and past district presid ent, Bill Riggs, Kearney, past state president, Loren Powell, Lincoln, state outside guard; Harry Wiysel, Fremont, state chaplain; John Roddy, Nebraska City, state inside guard; Ray Eager, Lincoln, state secretary; Ray Stones, Lincoln, and Jack O'Donnell, state trustees. Plattsmouth Auxiliary met at the Lions building. Auxiliaries represented were Beatrice, Lin coln, Nebraska City, North Oma ha, South Omaha, Wahoo, and Kearney. The Lincoln ritual team im pressively initiated twelve ladies from Plattsmouth and two from Lincoln. Principal speaker was Past State President and now State Membership Director, Bar bara Montgomery from Kearney. State officers present were Junior Past President Rose Smith, Beatrice; Past President Dorothy Janecek, Plattsmouth: Conductor Gertrude Schutz, Springfield; Inside Guard Ber niece Shuey, Nebraska City; and Trustees Vina Fischer, Lincoln; Irene Smith, Plattsmouth; and Lillian Hradsky. Wahoo. Election of officers of district 2 was held with Irene Smith be ing named district chairman and Dorothy Janecek district secret ary. Turkey dinner and dancing at the Eagles Hall followed the business meeting. BIRTHS Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth More head of this city are parents of a daughter born Monday, March 9 at St. Mary's -.hospital, Ne hiaska City. Mrs. Morehead is the former Mildred Dietl. The f imily has a sun, Jimmy. Giand parents t.re Mr. and Mr. Everett Morehead, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dietl of ihis city. Son Lt. and Mrs. James Bnrr Davis of Greenville, Miss., are parents of a 7 lbs. 9 oz. son born March 11. The couple's first child is a great grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John Vallery of this city. Mrs. Mary Ellen Davis of Wayne is the paternal grandmother. Call Your News And Social Items to 241 Nebraska Belles At Williams Home The Nebraska Belles Exten sion Club held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Ed Williams March 4. It was reported the recent bake sale netted the club $11.20. Miss Gertie Kellison became a new member. A ceramic tile project is plan ned for March 18 at the home of Mrs. Ed Williams; flower box es will be made. Mrs. Nancy Sut ton, County Extension agent, will be a guest. Lesson for the day was Laun dry Tricks and Gadgets pre sented by Mrs. Betty Kellison and Mrs. Kenneth Adkins. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Williams. Elmwood Couple Honored At Dinner 'Mr, and Mrs. Frank Poskochil bf Elmwood were honored on their 25th wedding anniversary March 7 at a seven o'clock din ner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisheit. The table was decorated in silver and white with two sil ver and white candles on either side of a three tier cake baked and decorated by Mary Weis heit. Miss Weisheit also served the two-course dinner- assisted by her mother. Those present at the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Poskochil, Joyce and Roy of Elmwood, Ed ward Poskochil of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weisheit,, Mary, John and Fred Jr. Due to road conditions, relat ives of the honored couple were unable to attend, but a group known as the "hav gang" came to surprise and honor the coup le on their anniversary. Those present at this party were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Engel king, Minnie Engelking and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engelking and Dale, all of Elmwood. Cass Theatre Plattsmouth, Nebr. Thur. Fri. Sat. Mar. 12-13-14 Gregory Peck, Joan Collins and a big cast "The Bravados" . Big stars in a Super Western based on Frank O'Rourke's po pular action story! Also cartoon comedy Mat. Sat. 2:30 Nites 7:00 & 9:0C Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed. March 15-18 JAMES STEWART lNZlLt-KEOillll.rli.Ul.Na a --tfjafctroion The most intense Suspense . . Excitement . . . Emotion evei generated by a motion picture! With James Stewart and Kim Novak in Key Roles! Cartoon comedy & news Mat. Sim. 2:30 Nites at 7:00 4 JHx Social Workers Flower Club Meets Mrs. George Mumm and Mrs. John Thomas were hostesses this month to the Social Work ers Flower Club members. Due to bad roads the members met at the home of Mrs. Carl Nick els. All members were present but two. The president Mrs. Frank Le pert started the meeting with the Lord's Prayer after which reports were given. Mrs. Ann Kaffenberger had charge of the entertainment. Lunch was served and the next meeting was announced at the home of Mrs. Art Mohr April 8. Sue Roland Is Honor Student Sue Roland, 16, sophomore honor student at Albuquerque, New Mexico, is the daughter of the late Captain Bob Roland former Plattsmouth resident, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Redd. Miss Roland when a ninth gra der received special recognition as the first student at Jefiorson Junior High School where she Sue Roland attended, , to letter for three years in ail four fields of school endeavors. She won 12 school letters for outstanding accom plishments in service citizenship, scholarship and athletics. Miss Roland, a member of the Mariner Scout Troop, U taking a cruise later this month, fly ing to New. Orleans by the Navy Department, and will take a tour of New Orleans, the French Quarters' and the Naval Unit and facilities there. A cruise up and down the Mississippi on a Navy Lead the ohm A stylet : -If-' , Easter Parade or Easier Egg Hunt . . . Robin Hood's per fect fit by our salesmen and the latest style will make your children proud to wear either of these shoes . . . and you'll be proud that you chose Robin Hood, the shoes thai give I l 1 . I r. your cniiaren nappy teer. Find The Misplaced Items In Our Window Saturday YOU ARE ALWAYS CORRECTLY FITTED AT "YOUR 532 Main destroyer Is also Included in the trip, and a flight return to Al buquerque. Miss Roland Is taking senior lifesaving at the YMCA in hopes of getting a summer job as a life guard. She plans going to Eu rope the summer of her junior year as an exchange student to Germany. It is interesting to note Miss Roland is following in the foot steps of her father who was an honor student at Plattsmouth High School, graduating in the class of 1932. He was the young est Scout to have as many years of scouting in this area. Miss Roland's father enlisted on Pearl Harbor Day, and served r M ' easier mW M . essential W&2;. 8 -nab Your Easter look begins with a beautiful hat . . . and ourjbig collection has fashion's most flattering headline news. See, select now. From $2.69 LADIES TOGGERY ' Next Door To Plattsmouth State Bank EASTER IN size and width to fit oood BE t ML FRIENDLY FAMILY SHOE STORE' Plattsmouth in the Artillery In the Army, planning to make this his career, but was killed in action April 11, 1945. Cri.TL'ItAL EXCIIANGi: OK Washington The United Stat es and Russia have carried out two thirds of their big cultural exchange agreement without a major hitch. This historic agreement, sign ed about a year ago, is working so well that both sides are ser iously considering extending it when it expires next January. Billy Graham, well-known Am erican evangelist: "We in Am erica have our own sirs, and plenty of them." i j r -A Parade oes every child USE YOUR ( CLM 1 Phone 7232 Itttt - ! -