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Legion Post Has j Busy Session at j 40 Cr 8 Club Room Thursday evening the Hugh J.I Kearns post of the American I Legion had a very interesting fission at the Forty and Eight' club with discussions of matters i pertaining to the post and com munity. Clark Finney, who was greatly interested the past year in youthful baseball activities was a guest, and gave the members many interesting facts regarding the youth teams of last season, the beneficial effects to the youth taking part. The Legion post is considering the matter of Your home has two owners. ..You and the bank. )Are you both protected? When you lake out a mortgage on your home, the bank makes sure its investment is insured. But this only protects the bank! Check your insurance . . . make sure the unmortgaged part of your home-fic Hirt you've already paid or-is fully insured. Call us today for a complete property insurance checkup. "See Steve" STEVE DAVIS AGENCY Plattsmouth, Nebr. Phcne 61 1 1 i hsuraJJl AGENT F 1 1 1 1 " a LeRlon Junior league team this coming season and the remarks of Mr. Finney was most benefi cial in giving them an Idea of what will be needed in sponsor ing a team as result of his ex erience with the Midgets of last year. A committee composed of Jim Drennen, Merle D. Melsinger and Merlin Jochimsen was ap pointed to look into the matter of equipment and uniforms needed. , Adjutant Don Warga reported the post membership at 271 paid up for 1980, nearing the quota for 1960. One of the new mem bers, Merle B. Whitney was pre sent to greet his comrades. The post received notice of mid-winter conference that will be held at Grand Island Feb ruary 20-21. The local post ex pects to have representatives present. In keeping with the spirit of aiding Americianism, the post voted to sponsor a boy from this city to Boys State to be held at Lincoln In June. The boy will be selected from the Junior class by school officials based on his scholastic standing and submitted to the Legion for his designation. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper The Plattsmouth Journal ANNIVERSARY gVj '4y ifeji ins m k ut f Jt.J. l Iff BOY SCOUT WEEK-FEB. 7th - 13th We, At Soennichsen's, Salute All Phases Of Scouting, The Boys, Their Parents, And Their Leaders. Yours For More And Better Scouting YOUR ONE STOP SHOPPINC CENTER S 0 E M H B CHSEN'S Tbilwwka Mrs. F. O. Sand Phone 2708 Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler and Barbara, Mr. and Mrs. Her bert Stoll nd Joan and Mrs. De forest Philpot visited Mrs. Ralph Snavely at the nursing home in Elmwood and later at the Ralph Snavely home In Alvo. Mrs. Floyd Epler and Verl of Brock and Mrs. Fred Beatty and Presley Walters took a covered dish dinner to the home of Mrs. Visa Brown and Paul, Sunday. Mrs. Maude Cornell, Presley Walters, Mrs. Fred Beatty, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warden, Mrs. Visa Brown and Paul attended funeral services for Robert Wal ters at Nebraska City Wednes day. The Methodist Youth Fellow ship held a sleighing party Sun day evening and later had gam es and refreshments at the Hal Hansen home. Mr. and Mrs. Hansen are the new sponsors of the group. Mr. and Mrs. John Knabe are the retiring sponsors. Frank Warden took Presley Walters to the Veterans hospital in Omaha for dental work Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Meredith and family of Auburn; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schomaker were din ner guests Sunday of the Arley Schomakers. Dinner guests Sunday of John Hansen and Frances were Mr. and Mrs. Don Hansen and fam ily, Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hansen and family, Ral ston; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hansen and family. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hansen. The occasion was Don H. Hansens birthday. Cecil Garrett had surgery Wed nesday at the Bryan hospital in Lincoln. Mrs. Garrett and Leon ard made frequent trips to visit him. Mr. and Mrs. George Dickman were guests Sunday of the Char les Hardens of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John Dietl were dinner guests Thursday evening of the Leonard Dottys in Weep ing Water. The dinner observed the 67th birthday of Mrs. Dietl's father, Ed Heneger. Marion Eaton was home for between semester vacation at the University of Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Eaton will have a farm sale February 16. The family plan to move to Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Edmonds and family attended the funeral of his brother, Ellsha at Auburn Tuesday. Later they visited at the home of his father, John Ed monds and Ethel and Elijah at Brock. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chriswisser had their farm sale and will move to Plattmsouth. Mrs. Laura Poulos is home from St. Marys hospital where she was a patient for two months. Bonita Lacy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Lacy, was install ed Monday evening as worthy advisor of the Rainbow girls at Weeping Water. She presented her parents, with a buttoniere and corsage. Others who attend ed from Nehawka were Mrs. Ned Nutzman and Ann, Mrs. Vance Balfour, Carol and Beverly Bal four, and Susan Balfour. Evelyn Wolph attended the 4-H leader training meeting in Weeping Water Monday. Mr. and Mrs. George Kenyon and son, Paul, Holmen, Wiscon sin were guests the past week of Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stapert and Sandra. Their Saturday evening dinner guest were Mr. and Mrs. Howard Heesch and Tamyra, who was six years old that day. Eddie Wunderlich was ten years old Sunday. His birthday party guests Saturday were eight of his friends. Following sleigh riding and games they had refreshments. Live Better... Farm Better ELECTRICALLY National Electrical Week .'IT GETS THINGS DONE! EASTERN NEBRASKA PUBLIC SERVING Saunders Cass Otoe Nemaha Johnson Richardson Pawnee Counties POWER DISTRICT NIBIIC power 75 at Extension Leader Training Seventy-five Home Extension club leaders attended leader training meetings held Febr. 2-8 in Cas3 County. The choosing and placing of accessories in the home were discussed and prac ticed by the leaders. Mrs. Martha West, County Extension Agent held the meet ings in five centers over the county. Clothes for Your Child It's a happy day when our child starts to dress himself. You can encourage your child to dress and undress himself by making sure he has clothes that are easy to put on and take off. When shopping for the young ster, buy clothes with easy fast oners. Grippers, ippers, or large buttons are all good on a child's clothing. A front fastener is easy for a young child to open and close. Garments should have large armholes, and keep in mind that decorations should be small and firmly attached. Mrs. Martha West, County Ex tension Home Agent. Tier Mrs. Richard Todd Phone 4914 Mrs. Martin Sporer had the misfortune to fall on the Icy walk at her home Wednesday from which she received some frac tured ribs and much discomfort. Mr. and Mrs. James Boardman were treated to a Farewell Party by their neighbors in Dist. 55 Sunday. The group brou ght lunch and a gift with them. Later the Boardmans served their guests ice cream and cake. The Boardman family will be moving to a home north of Union in about three weeks. The Johnny Stones family has returned home from California where they had earlier hoped to spend a couple of months. The Stones were dinner guests Mon day of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gan semer. Visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boedeker over the weekend were Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Mar tin and son, Bruce, of Omaha and Suzie Boedeker of Lincoln. Allie Leonard was visiting in California with his son, Law rence and family. He was pres ent when his granddaughter Muriel, graduates from college on the 29th. From his son's home, Mr. Leonard went to Grants Pass, Ore. where he will spend some time with his sister. Mr. Leonard will then travel to Beaverton, Ore. where other members of his family will meet at the home of his niece this com ing Sunday. Mrs. Raymond Cundall was called to Sutton Friday by the serious illness of her father. The Master Swine Breeders Pig Club has been reorganized for 1960. Officers elected were: president, Ronnie Nolte; vice president, Richard Worthan; secretary, Larry Gregg; report er, Allen Worthan; leader, Bert Worthan; assistant leader. R. A. Noell. The six members of the club (the officers above and Bruce Nolte and Gene Noell) met for the January meeting at the Noell home. Following the meeting, a lunch was served by Mrs. Noell. Jan. 20 meeting was held at the Worthan home. All members were present. A review discussion was held on different breeds and cross breeding. Guests were R. A. Noell, Gene Norte, Lawrence and Mrs. Gregg. The next met ing will be held at the Lawrence Gregg home Feb. 18. Following the meeting lunch was served by Mrs. Worthan. Allen Worthan. reporter Monday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Gansemer were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wieckhorst and son, Mike of Nebraska City. Other recent guests of the Gansemers were Mrs. Gansemer's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Grover King of Nebraska City. A week ago Tuesday, Rev. and Mrs. Victor Schwarz returned from Las Cruces, N. M., where Rev. Schwarz officiated at the wedding of Mrs. Schwarz brother, Lee Adkins to Coleen McBrlde. While in New Mexico, the Schwarz family enjoyed the hospitality of Mrs. Schwarz's parents, Mr. and Mrs Clark Ad kins. Mrs. Schwarz said, "We had a real nice trip." Junior Youth Fellowship of the United Presbyterian Church here held election of officers Wednesday. Results: President, Patty Wohlfarth; Vice-President, Billy Emmert; Secretary-Treasurer, Ellen Sprleck. The rest of the meeting was devoted to plan ning for the year ahead. Mr. and Mrs. John Schutz were Wednesday evening dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mrasek. Mr. and Mrs. Marlon Worthan were host to grandchildren Deb bie and Robbie at dinner recent Iq. In the evening, the childrens' parse, Ur. i4 Mrs. Robert, snodsra-i Joined them and their grandparents at dinner. Sunday guest of the Marion Worthans was Allen Worthan. Allen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Worthan joined the family group later Sunday evening. .Mr. and Mrs. Grant Deterding were in Council Bluffs. Ia. Wed nesday, guests of their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Jones, Steven. Randy, and Peg gy. A week ago Sunday five school mates of Janet Gansemer were invited to help her celebrate her birthday. Joining the party was another birthday honoree, Carol Faris. The girls went to Platts mouth and enjoyed a movie and following that, returned to Mur ray for supper at Janet's home. Kip and Kim Kugler were vis itors In Murray for a few days recently at the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Brubacher. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Kugler came down from Lin coln Saturday to visit the Bni bachers and to take the two youngsters Jiome. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Brubacher were among the guests enter tained at the home of Mrs. Mat hilda Peln Wednesday evening. Rev. and Mrs. Joseph Barr and daughters, Mary Beth and Cyn thia, left Sunday for Mr. Barr's home in Liberty where they will spend a few days with Mc. and Mrs. Everrett Barr and son. Bill. Rev. Barrs brother, Bill, is go ing into the Army in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fitzpat rick entertained, at Sunday din ner, Mr. and Mrs. Art Evans of Clarinda, Ia. and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hiley, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Evans, and Mr. and Mrs. Artie Evans and sons, all of Glenwood, la. Callers last week at the Fltz patrlck home were Mrs. Marg aret Christiansen and daughter, Mrs. Robert Hansen of Omaha. Six boys and girls of the Youth Fellowship of the United Presbyterian Church, attended a special UCYM Youth Rally at the Methodist Church in Platts mouth. After dinner speaker was Rev. Mike Repka of Omaha. Mil dred Livingston sponsored the THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMLWrfKLY JOURNAL Monday, February 8, 1900 PAGE THREE group. Rev. Barr also attended the meet. eliminating Youth Week here, the young folks were to conduct worship services. Correction Wes Chancellor of this city was taken Jan. 31 by Caldwell Linder Ambulance to St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha for observa tion. He is in room 327. This1 corrects the statement in Thurs day's Journal which rend that Wallace Chancellor was taken to the Methodist Hospital. LETT FUNERAL HOMES 24-Hour Ambulant Service Oxygen - quipped Flowers - Monument! PHONE 231 Nebraska Gry PHONE 2491 Nehawka Heart disease is the leading cause of death in this country. But it need not be! Some types of heart disease can be prevented some can be cured. But, most important, all heart conditions can be cared for best if diagnosed early. Check with your doctor reg ularly particularly if per sistent symptoms give you cause for concern. Follow ing his advice and medica tion will mean a longer healthier, happier life. Robert E. Hall 8.S. R.P. Fred J. Feldhousen, Ph. G. R.P. Pharmacists In Charge 1 W 1 DRUGS HORSE SENSE MEANS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUTH The future of Nebraska it In the hands of our youth. Ak-Sar-Ben's public service programs have always placed a great emphasis on developing the potential of Nebraska young folks. Each year, more than 200 scholarships are awarded by Ak-Sar-Ben. Principally, they are grants to aid in the study of agriculture, .Nebraska's biggest business. Ak-Sar-Ben sponsors 100 scholarships at the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture, 20 scholarships at the Curtis, Nebraska School of Agriculture, 36 scholarships at Iowa State University, 12 scholarships at Nebraska independent colleges, and 8 at Nebraska stale teachers college. Then there are scholarships for agricultural judging teams, loan funds for needy students at Nebraska, Creighton and Omaha Universities, and scholarships for post-graduate study for teachers, county agents and vocational agricultural Instructors. Ak-Sar-Ben's program for Nebraska youth and their teachers Is made possible solely by the revenues from thoroughbred racing. AK-SAR-BEN Headquarters. ..201 Patterson Bldg., Omaha, Nebraska FOUNDED FOR PUBLIC SERVICE... NOT FOR PROFIT I960 RACES-MAY 13TH THRU JULY 4TH For the past few years Ak-Sar-Ben has published a series of injormative messages to acquaint the people of Nebraska with its program and its purposes. This it the frst of the current series.