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I r t . i THE Clarence Norris Heads Weeping -Water Civic Body Clarence Norris. active In the business and civic life of Weep ing Water, was named this week aspresident of the Weeping Water Chamber of Commerce, this week Mr. Norris succeed: Vern Starr who has moved tc Omaha. Other officers are Arn old Upton, vice president and Bob Roberts, secretary. Call Vour News And Social Items to 241 Choose Your Building Site Now For Winter or Spring Start! ALL NEW AREA IN PLATTSMOUTH'S MOST POPULAR AND FASTEST CROWINC ADDITION Pleasant Hill South Side Of Old Louisville Road DRIVE THROUCH THIS BEAUTIFUL NEW ADDITION AND SELECT YOUR LOT NOW! THESE ARE NICE LARGE LOTS THAT WILL GIVE YOUR HOME A DELIGHTFUL SETTING AND ALLOW YOU PLENTY OF LIVING ROOM. FOR DETAILS SEE Al Fay YOUNG or JOSE BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS Plattsmouth I I! MPin I ... 1 -- '.:;j. 0 1 1 I ail I r " Tr JIT I) MOT! FIRST HOUSE TO BE BUILT in Pleasant Hill addition by Al bert Young and Fay Jose is now owned by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Graham. Investing in Real Estate is, one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Buying a home is more involved than making a casual purchase. Many things have to be taken into consideration when you decide to purchase a home. You will find it wise to obtain the services and advice of some one who knows locations, property values and other considerations that should be weighed before making such a purchase. In Plattsmouth . . . "see Steve" When you consider purchasing Real Estate. His experience, his knowledge of the community is at your service when you . . . "see Steve" STEVE DAVIS Realtor 112 No. 5th St. Phone 6111 Large Attendance At Central's First PTA Meeting Approximately ' 80 attended the first PTA meeting of Cen tral school Monday night, meet ing in the Kindergarten room at the school. Group singing was led by Mrs. Boyle, elementary music teach er, and then the 1958-59 presi dent, Mrs. Jack Brookhouser introduced Les Hutchinson new president. Mr. Hutchinson introduced the principals of the school, Mr. Rhodehorst, of the high school and Mrs. Sheil, Central's princi pal. Mr. Hutchinson extended a welcome to the teachers and members of PTA. Officers and standing committee chairman were also introduced, as well as greeters for the evening, Mrs. Hutchinson and Mrs. Sheil. Mrs. Wayne Green, president of PTA Council announced the PTA District meeting at Ne hawka Sept. 24 and suggested the PTA put on a skit at this meeting. Mrs. Oscar Mussman, chair man of the project committee, suggested many ways of procur ing money for the PTA Trea sury. It was voted the current project would be a Cake Walk during KKK. Mrs. Robert Hirz, membership chairman reported 79 paid PTA membership as of Sept. 11. Thirty - two more memberships have been received. It is expected the stamp pro gram will get underway this month. Teachers Sorority At Fitch Home The Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Delta Kappa (teachers honorary sorority) held its reg ular meeting at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Fitch Saturday evening. Mrs. Edgar Newton was a guest. The regular business consist ing of distributing the new year books which were made by Mrs. L. B. Todd and a brief review of the years program. Mrs. Dale Gleason presiding officer named the following com mittees for the year: Pledge chairman, Mrs. A. C. McLean; publicity chairman. Mrs. Lloyd Fitch; program chairman and year book, Mrs. L. B. Todd; Alturistic chairman, Mrs. Chester Wiles; courtesy chairman, Mrs. Katherine Sand in and telephone and transpor tation, Mrs. Richard Beverage. The bv-laws were briefly re viewed and national and district communications were read. Mrs. Sandin and Miss Margar et Kroese gave a program of their trip and happenings of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority con vention held in Miami, Fla., and their tours to Nassau, New Or leans and Mississippi. They-had motion pictures and slides of their tour, along with many in teresting souvenirs. Refreshments were served by the hostesss, Mrs. L. B. Todd and Mrs. Fitch. Mrs. Sheil thanked the PTA on behalf of the teachers for the serving of coffee and cake the afternoon of the first day of school. All central teachers were guests of the executive commit tee for an informal get-to-geth-er. . Members voted to have the students' pictures taken in black and white, as has been done in the past. Room mother chairman Mrs. Charley Christensen asked for volunteer room mothers needed in Mrs. Welch's room and Miss Hall's room, two mothers need ed for each of these rooms; and one mother for Miss Prohaska-'s room. A suggestion box will be at each PTA meeting. Those at tending may write their sug gestions on a slip of paper and deposit it into the box. :' Central Is to be represented in the KKK school parade; a com mittee is currently working on a float which will be assembled at the residence of George Smith. Winners of the attendance banner was second grade with a book to be given to that room. Mrs. Brookhouser presented a scrapbook made up of Central's PTA activities of the past year. The book was given to Mr. Hut chinson. A musical get - acquainted game was conducted by Mrs. Brookhouser and Mrs. George Toothaker. Following the meeting re freshments were served in the cafeteria by the executive com mittee. Orange colored gladioli centered the serving table which was covered with a green cloth. Brownies, coffee, nuts and mints were served. nT -e? T-TWVJ . . l&A.i'iiiijii. a , - &tti h 7!'5'! PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI Thursday, September 17, 1959 Section B WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE THREE Nearly 70,000 Head at Omaha liimMirtli mi , - . f. "tea. -,.v ' "HT&Sr0 THE LESTER DALTON HOME is not entirely new. It is a re modeled home from one of the older homes. Situated in a set ting of beautiful old trees, it has a very homey atmosphere. The work was done by Carl Tiekotter. Biggest Western cattle and shppn runs vpt t his sen son hplnpd k ,, I! send total livestock supply Mon- mark, some 20,000 over next largest market. Salable cattle and calves alone totaled nearly 30,000 and included 12,000 stock ers and feeders. The sheep run at 14,000 was biggest at Omaha since October 1954 or in nearly five years. Among recent sales at Omaha for shippers from Cass County: Marion Rulf, 22 hogs, wt. 211, $14.50. John Hansen, 20 steers, wt. 1048, $27.50; 22 heifers, wt. 883, $26.50. Bob Snyder, 13 steers, wt. 1048, $27.25. Riverview Club At Patterson Home The Riverview Club met at the home of Mrs. Bob Patterson with eleven members and one guest, Mrs. Anna Meisinger, present. Roll Call was answered with "What effect do you think TV has on children?" General business was discus sed as to raising money for the treasury and a ".unanimous vote was received for donating cash to the Cass County Historical Society. Members drew for their new capsule friend for the year as well as revealing who their pal had been the past year. At the close of the business meeting, Mrs. Alvin Meisinger furnished the afternoon enter tainment with several quizes and prizes. ,:Lunch was served by thi host esses. Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Mtirle Wheeler. ' New officers elected were pres ident, Mrs. Lorine Furlong; vice president, Mrs. Elaine Lurkow ski; news reporter, Mrs. Ellen Morris; social leader, Mrs. Bet ty Patterson and corresponding secretary Mrs. Georgia Cream er. They will take their offices in October at the home of Mrs. Georgia Creamer. NO REGRETS NORMAN, Okla. At a city commission meeting a letter of resignation from Mrs. A. F. Ger ken, a member of the safety council, was read. It was suggested it be accept ed with regret. "Oh, no, not with regret", said Commissioner June Benson. "She's leaving to have a baby." The resignation was accepted with congratulations. Dr. Stibal To Three Day Session Dr. Joe J. Stibal attended a three day session of the Nebr association at Grand Island. Instructions and demonstra tions were given by nationally recognized speakers of the Chiro practic profession and instruc tors. According to Dr. Stibal the members of the profession have made tremendous advancement in the past years. For Your Painting I Decorating Needs! New Homes Commercial Painting Redecorating . Interior And Exterior Decorating Call Us For Free Estimate! You'll Like Our Work! We strive for the ultimate in home de corating, using only the finest quality paint and material. HAROLD A. SMOCK Painting & Decorating Clara Mittan Weds Mr. Althouse WEAVERLY Warren Meth odist Church was the setting at 8 p.m. Saturday of the wedding of Miss Clara Mittan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Mittan, and Darren F. Althouse, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan G. Althouse of Waverly. The bride appeared in a gown of taffeta. The bodice was de signed with a scoop neckline and pearl and sequin embroidered midriff. The full skirt was waltz length. A lace bonnet held the bride's veil and she carried a bouquet of white fuji mums. Matron of honor was Mrs. Ken neth McKeen. Ivan G. Althouse Jr., was best man and ushers were Lloyd Langemeyer of Ithaca and Mr. McKeen. Don Mittan, brother of the bride light ed the candles. The bride attended the Univer siy of Nebraska. Mr. Althouse is a senior a NU and is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho. The couple will be a home at 1638 No. 31, Lincoln. Jerry Wurtele Completes Basic Training in CG Cape May, N. J. Jerry W. Wurtele, SA, USGG, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earner W. Wurtele of 702 Avenue C, Plattsmouth, Ne braska, has completed 13 weeks of basic training at the U. S. Coast Guard Receiving center, Cape May, New Jersey. He en tered the Coast Guard last June. Seaman apprentice Wurtle wlU now report to the 5th Coast Guard District for further duty. Before entering the CG. he graduated from Plattsmouth High School. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal Fire Alarm Tuesday The fire department was cal led out Tuesday to the farm of David Toman. They were burn ing corn shucks and the work kers were startled by the fire growing out of hand and fear of spreading to the corn cribs. The fire was extinguished with out any damage or loss to the property. , Journal Want Ads Pay This is what comfort looks like. You can't see it. but you can't ignore it! Q. Can one furnace give me greater comfort than another? " A. You bet! The unique new Lennox method of warm air distribution is found only in Len nox furnaces. 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