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THE CJ.ATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAOE TWO Monday, October 3, 1960 Luncheon-Meeting At Philpot Homc ., - Nebraska State Society Dau ghters of 1812 held a 12:30 lun cheon Saturday, at the home of Mrs. Dale PhiLpot with 13 mem bers present. A national officer was present and two nuests, Mrs. Jessie Huberts of Omaha and Mrs. Mol lie Gobelman of Plattsmouth. A skit "The Shame of Citizen Horse" was presented At the closing of the meeting Mrs. Morgan .of Omaha and Mrs. Philpot gave short talks on their recent trip to Europe. Ruth Zeorian Heads Extension Club LOUISVILLE (Special) The County Extension Club Held its meeting at the home of Doris Al bert. Nine members answered roll call, by telling what histori cal paces they would like to visit, Ina Hickman presided over the business meeting in the ab sence of the president. Viola Ragoss reported on the council meeting she attended. Officers elected for the en suing year are: Ruth Zeorian, president; Ina Hickman, vice president; Myrtle Johnson, sec retary, and Josephine Helm, re porter. Th lesson on "Home and Fam ily Protection" was presented by Viola Ragoss and Esther Cordes. Next meeting will be Oct. 21 with Ina Hickman. Mrs. Albert served refresh ments. Subscribe to The Journal Now! Coss theatre Portsmouth, Nabr. Last Times Mon. tr Tues., " ". October 3-4 20,000 laughs under tht so 0PERAT10H PETTICOAT! In Eaatman COLOR It all started when they smug pled 5 girls aboard their sub! No wonder the S. S. Sea Tiger turned a shocking pink. Don't miss it! Also Cartoon and News. Mat. Sun. 2:30 Nights at 7:30 Thurs., Fri., Sat., October 6-7-8 Double Feature Program Robert Lansing and A Big Cast IN "4-D MAN'.' See the mystery of 4 dimen sion! ; AND Tony Wright and Shirley Eaton "In The Wake Of A Stranger" Scotland Yard'sstrangest case! Mat. Sat. 2:30 Nights at 7:30 Coming Sun., Mon., Tues., October 9-10-11 II Hercules Unchained GARY J TOHY GRWA A CURTIS NO SMOKE NO SOOT NO ODOR ODL HEATERS it - ' ... , 67.000 BTU Output 26900 SWATEK HARDWARE Married Couples Club Has Dinner The Married Couples Club of St. Pauls' E. and R. Church en- Joyed a .progressive dinner Mon day night. The appetizer was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. t red Herre; the main course at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bernhardt; and dessert at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Robb. Couples attending in addition to the host couples were: Mr. and Mrs. Leon Melsinger, Rev. G. E. Seybold, Mr. and Mrs. El don Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. Rex Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Wohlfarth, and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Meisinger. Rex Wilson, vice-president, presided at the business meet ing. Kenosha Extension Club Has Meeting Kenosha Extension Club met Sept. 21 for Us first fall meeting, at the home of Mrs. Louis Sack, with 7 members answering roll call, by recalling "an accident or narrow escape." Mrs. John Toman gave devo ticnals followed by the mem bers reading the "Nebraska Home Extension Club Creed" in unison. Dues for 1961 were paid. Election of officers for 1961 was held with the following elec ted: president, Mrs. Forest Beil; vice president, Mrs. Bobble Spangler; secretary - treasurer, Mrs. Greeley Beil; reporter, Mrs. John Toman; song leader, Mrs. Raymond Cundall. The question of electing a club historian to compile club rec ords was postponed until next month hoping more members will be present to vote on same. Next year's Extension lessons were read and study lessons dis cussed. The lesson on "Home and Farm Safety" was given by Mrs. John Toman. A blind auction of food articl es, which netted the club trea sury $4.45, was held. Lunch was served by the host ess and the Club adjourned to meet Oct. 19 with Mrs. Grant Deterding, when the lesson will be "House Plants" and "Insect Enemies". ' . Christ Lutheran ladiesA1d Meets The Ladies Aid Society of Christ Lutheran Church met on Wednesday afternoon in the Church parlors with Mrs. Franz Peteriet and Mrs. Verner Hild as hostesses. The Society has made plans to have the Church floor refin ished and the ladies have set Oct. 11, as the date to paint the kitchen and annex. All Church members are asked to help. The devotion "Is It I" read by Mrs. Roy Engelkemier. Mrs. Esther Schnider showed very intersting colored slide pictures she had taken on a trip to Eur ope. Lunch was cerved to the many members and visitors present. The Society will meet again Oct. 26, in the Church Parlors with Mrs- Ed Meisinger and Mrs. Glen Kraeger as Hostesses. Mrs. Fannie Cook of Norfolk is here to enjoy a visit with her sister, Mrs. J. H. Graves and family and other old time friends here and at Murray. featuring : MAGIC MIXER BURNER Actually turns fuel oil into gas What a wonderful difference this revolutionary burner makes in space heating economy! And there's no more worry about smoke, soot and odor when you turn your heating over to Mon urarn.'Don't settle for less than the very best . . . see our com plete line of Monogram heaters before you buy I Da??. . . . .vC $ ! 1 . . ... ;! 'U Singers' Have 4 from County Ninety-five members of the University Singers, "dedicated to perpetuating a rich choral tra dition on the University of Nebr aska campus, ' have been select-, ed after tryouts, Prof. Earl Jenkins, director, announced to day. The Singers perform each year in a Christmas Carol Concert and a Spring Concert and join with the University's Choral Un ion in presenting the Messiah in December and a major concert in May. Members Include: Larry Cole, Plattsmouth, and Walter Hutchison, Louisville, tejiors, and Robert Rueter, Elm wood, and Roland Stock, Mur dock, basses, Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary More than 250 guests signed the register at the reception honoring Mr. and Mrs. John S. Vallery on their golden wedding anniversary. Several guests were from out-of-town. The couple was married Oct. 5, 1910, and were honored by their children Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church Pal lors from two to four. In the reception line with the honorees were their sons and daughters, Mrs. Burr Davis of Wayne, Robert Vallery of New port Beach, Calif., Mrs. Theo dore Ptak, Jack Vallery and Mrs. Perry Dingman of this city. All of the couple's children, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren, were present for the occasion. The beautiful four-tiered cake centered the serving table, ap pointed on either side by white tapers and yellow chrysthane mums. The lace cloth over gold covered table was also appoint ed with silver and crystal ser vice where guests were served coffee, punch, cake, nuts and mints. Pouring were Mrs. Robert Val lery of Newport 'Beach, Calif.; Mrs. Hugo Heyn and Mrs.. D. L. Armentraudt, Jr., of Omaha; Mrs. Richard Livingston of Louisville; Mrs. Towner Living ston of Nehawka; Mrs. Jack Vallery, Mrs. Myron Wiles, and Mrs. William Fraser of this city. At the guest book were Grace Livingston and Mrs. Lillian Livingston. Gift bearers were Sandra Davis of Wayne, Mary Ann Dingman, Mrs. Larry Val lery and Mrs. Dean French of Burbank, Calif. Several favorite musical num bers of the honored couple were presented by Mrs. Roy Cole, pianist and Raymond C. Cook of Omaha, soloist. Assisting in the kitchen and dining room were Mrs. Glen Vallery, Mrs. Henry Nolting, Mrs. L. D. Hiatt, Mrs. Ora Majr ors, Mrs. H. M. Johnson, Mrs. Emma Lewis, Mrs. Robert Kel ler, Mrs. Carl Kraeger, Mrs. Henry Hild and Mrs. Newton Sullivan. The four-tiered cake was baked by Mrs. Jack Vallery, decorated by Mrs. Carl Kreager and Mrs. Newton Sullivan. Grand children and great grandchildren are Lt. and Mrs. James Burr Davis and son Jim my of Westover AFB, Massach usetts, Sandra Davis of Wayne; Dennis Ptak of this city and Mrs. Dean French and son Billy of Burbank, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. Larry Vallery and daughter Diane; Gene, Stephen, and Billy Vallery; Perry John and Mary Ann Dingman all of Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs. Vallery, mem bers of Cass County pioneer families, have made their home here their entire lifetime, with the exception of a short time residence In Little Rock, Arkan sas. Mr. Vallery, a retired farmer, still maintains an active in terest in the family farm and homestead where his son Jack and family resides. Five generations were repre sented at the affair. Many lovely gifts, flowers, cards, congratulatory telephone and telegraph messages were received by the couple. Mrs. Hugh Stander Jr. On Program of First District F.W.C. The members of District One Nebraska Federation of Wom en's clubs will hold their con vention at the Auburn armory on Friday, October 14. Auburn Woman's club. Junior Woman's club and Young Wom an's club will host the conven tion. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. on October 14th. Mrs. Landis Rulla of Sterling, district president, will preside. Included as guest speakers are Mrs. E. J. Huntener, Grand Is land, state president, and Mrs. Olga Steele, of Lincoln, director of international students at the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Hugh Stander, Jr., Platts mouth. of the state junior div ison. will deliver, an address at the noon banquet. Dutch Academy At Heier Home LOUISVILLE (Special) Dutch Academy Extension club held their first fall meeting on Sept 21 at the home of Alta Heier with Edna Meisinger as co-hostess. Roll call was answered by 14 members and two visitors, Mary Thomas and Blanche Hopp. After a short business meeting, Penny March was taken and the election of officers held. New officers for 1961 are: chairman, Edna Meisinger; vice chairman, Esther Tlustos; sec retary, Hazel Smith; treasurer, Verla Schliefert. The lesson, "Home and Family Protection" was presented by Etta Gaebel and Albertina Vog ler. The purpose of the lesson was to tell the members what to do and what they would need to maintain conditions in their home if they were Isolated by an enemy attack or natural disas ter. After a short social period the hostesses served lunch. Next meeting will be 'Better Meals" and will be held at the home of Edna Salberg Oct. 19. John Davis Heads Dramatics Club At Louisville High LOUISVILLE t Special) The Louisville High School Drama tics Club reorganized with John Davis as president; Deanna Mei singer, vice president; Dorothy Christiansen, secretary, and Su san Worthman, treasurer. Fifteen members were held over from last year. The re quirement for membership is public participation in drama tics. Other seniors in the clubb are, Kay Albert, Diane Stander, James Hendrix, Carolyn Stohl mann, Bill Sutton, and Jack Welch. Juniors are: Mary Biggs, Jim Brown, Nancy Johnson, Kathy Campbell and Darrell Derby. The Dramatics group meets every Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 with their sponsor, Mrs. Ruth Leadabrand, at the high school. Tryouts are being con ducted for one act plays. An evening program of three one act plays is being planned for the community, with a verse choir and individual readings between plays. Tentative plans schedule this program for February, before the annual , South East Eight Dramatics ' meet in Papillion Feb. 27. Louisville WSCS Meets at Church . LOUISVILLE (Special) The WSCS held their meeting at the Methodist Church; 23 members were present. Several women using three cars made calls on shut-in mem bers and new residents of Louis ville. After these members re turned, the president, Hazel Hon called the meeting to order. Mrs. Marleba McCord conduct ed the devotions on the subject, "The World in Our Midst". Five dollars was voted to give schol arships for two girls in schools for Christian service. Sept. 28 was the date for the district meeting at Humboldt. The Society received an In vitation to attend the meeting at the Christ Lutheran Church Oct. 5. A memorial service was held for the late Ella Stevenson, who died in December, 1959. Mrs. Anna Stiffler gave the tri bute. All present donated cash for a memorial token. The WSCS served the rehear sal supper at the church Satur day, Sept. 24 for the Wiesneth Addleman wedding. Mrs. Gladys Aschbacher and Mildred Heier. After the reports and business had been taken care of, the fel lowship and courtesy committee served lunch. On the committee were Anna Stiffler. Patti Mur ray, Bedella Stander, Doris Al bert, Helen Gull and Mary Amelang. CALENDAR Monday, Oct. 3 Plattsmouth Woman's Club an nual tea at 8 p.m. at the Mem orial Room of the Methodist Church. There will be movies shown of a European Tour. Monday, Oct 3 Central PTA will meet in the school cafeteria at 8 p.m.. A film "Life In The Wild" will be shown by Harold Edwards from the State Game Commission. Wednesday, Oct. 5 CORRECTION Women's As sociation meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Fellow ship Room at First Presbyter ian, not as previously listed. Thursday, Oct. 6 Eagles Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. at the Eagles Hall. Thursday, Oct. 6 Navy Mothers will meet at 8 p.m. at Consumers . Friday, Oct. 7 The Plattsmouth Wildlife and Recreation Association will meet at 8 p.m. at the 40 and 8 Club. Faculty Honored At Meeting of Nehawka PTA NEHAWKA (Special) Duane Everrett, superintendent, pres ented the faculty of Nehawka school at the first PTA meeting at the school Thursday evening. He gave a short talk. Clifford O'Connow, president, presided. Committees were ap pointed. Room mothers and assistants for the year are: Mrs Harvey Bailer and Mrs. Roland Hogue, kindergarten; Mjs. Oscar Brandt, Mrs. Harold Pollard, first grade; Mmes. Richard Cole and Sheldon Mitchell, second and third grades; Mrs. Gene Adklns. Mrs. Merle Meyer, fourth grade; Mmes. Cecil Garrett, Malcolm Pollard, fifth and six th grades; Mmes. Dewey Jones. Harold Kearney, seventh and eighth grades; Mrs. Glen Jones, ninth; Mrs Bert Worthan, tenth; Mrs. Gilbert Kime, eleventh; Mrs. Clyde Cook, twelfth. The' program chairman is Mrs. Bob Wunderlich; here com mittee, Mmes. Gene Hicks, George Kime, Catherine Nutter, Willard Brlley, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Neumelster. Member ship chairman is Mrs. Deane Nutzman with Mmes. Hal Han sen and R. R. Andersen. The district PTA convention is at Plattsmouth Oct. 17. Mrs. Dwight Cook is delegate with Richard Cole, alternate. The next meeting is Oct. 27. Mrs. Jay Larsen Honored on 70th Birthday LOUISVILLE (Special) Mrs. Jay Larsen was pleasant ly surprised on her 70th birth day when her sister, Mrs. Wil liam Koening of Spencer, Iowa planned a birthday party for her at the Louisville Hotel. There were 75 relatives and friends present at the occasion. The party was based on the theme, "This is Your Life." A white and silver guest book en titled, "This is Your Life" was presented to Mrs. Larsen. It con tained pictures and mementos from her babyhood days to the present. A program carried out the story of Mrs. Larsen's life and was enjoyed by all present. A large birthday cake, sand wiches, ice cream, mints, nuts, and coffee were served during the evening. Mrs. Larsen's five children, 22 grandchildren and three great grandchildren were among those present. Mrs. -Larsen received many gifts, cards and flowers from friends and relatives. Many cards and telegrams arrived from those who were unable to be present. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Norman Hansen of Kansas City, Mo., J. P. Jensen of Fort Pierce, Fla., Mrs. Lena Jensen of Spencer, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs Clarence Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. James G. Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Billows, Miss Kathy Jen sen and Ramon Jensen all of Blair, Miss Mary Tingley, Miss Judy Laige Robert Larsen, Jr., and Richard Robinson all of Oniaha; Mr. and Mrs.'H. C. Hansen of Hemingford; Mrs William Koening of Ayshire, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Snyder of Papillion, Mr. and Mrs. R. Jensen of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Menno Murman and fam ily of Glenvil. Many relatives and friends from Louisville were also pres ent. Son Mr. and Mrs. Neil Stingley of Creighton, Nebr., are the par ents of an 8 oz. son born Oct. 2. He has been named Todd Gor don. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stingley of Creighton, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bergland. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Noble Bergland of Creighton and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Speck of Plattsmouth. The little one's grandmother, Mrs. Earl Berg land. is the former Marie Speck of Plattsmouth. Mr. Tyler, a great great grandfather, lives in Creighton. Son Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Forrest are the parents of a 5 lbs. 10 oz. son. The little one arrived Sept. 28 at the Methodist Hospital and has been named Bradley Ray. Ambulance 4 111 mm Fall Tea At Christ Lutheran The United Lutheran church Women of Christ Lutheran Church will have their annual Fall Tea Oct. 5 at 2 p.m. in the church parlors. Reverend Lawrence Acker of Omaha will show slides of his trip to the Holy Land. Everyone is invited to attend. Local Croup Attends Meeting Of T. B. Association Three members of the Cass County Tuberculosis Committee have just returned from a dist rict meeting of the Nebraska Tuberculosis Association. The program was held to instruct workers on methods of conduct ing the annual Christmas Seal campaign. Mrs. Oliver Schlber, i960 Christmas Seals Chairman, stat ed that this year's drive will be gin on November 14th. She said funds raised through contribu tions to Christmas Seals are used to prevent tuberculosis by pro moting the best possible health and to restore to health those who have developed tuberculosis. Featured on the program was a health education session to in terpret the public health needs for the state of Nebraska. Del mar R. Serafy, Executive Sec retary of the Nebraska Tubercu losis Association, stated that rict meeting of the Nebraska tuberculosis associations throughout the country are ex panding their programs to in clude all respiratory diseases. These cause more than 120,000 deaths each year, he stated. Staff members from the Nebr aska Tuberculosis Association spoke at the meeting. Emily Brickley, Nursing Dir ector .of the Nebraska State De partment of Health, served as program consultant. Those attending from Cass County TB Committee were: Mrs. Harry Gobelman, Union, Chairman of Cass County T. B. Mrs. Oliver Schiber, , Platts, Christmas Seals, chairman, Mrs. John E. Schutz, Platts., Co Chairman. Christmas Seals sale is sponsored by the Cass County Salon No. 441 of 8 & 40. Party At Propst Home Honors Miss McPhaul Miss Lynn McPhaul of Genoa, Nebr., was honored JSunday-at- a party celebrating her 21st bir thday. The party given by her moth er Mrs. M. C. Fox was held at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Propst. Guests included Mr-and Mrs. C. A. Burch and son John, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Case and sons Kevin, Colin and Shawn and daughters Nora and Kerry. Also Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Lea ch, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Glaze, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Heil and daughter Kimberly, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hallstrom, Bette and Robert of Avoca, Mr. and Mrs- W. E. Propst and Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Woster of Omaha and M. C. Fox of Genoa. 2 from County In Nebraska U Varsity Clee Club Fifty-seven male singers have been selected as members of the 1960-61 Varsity Glee Club at the University of Nebraska, Prof. Dale Ganz, director, an nounced today. The members of the Glee Club include: Frank Puis, Manley, second tenor, and Dan Wehrbein, Platts mouth, baritone. Journal Want Ads Pay Schreiner's Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c 8-oz. Jar $1.00 16-oz.Jar $1.50 A Wonderful Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream How Much Are You Paying for a 3-oz. Jar? Schreiner Drug 702 Ave. B. Three Week Auto Trip Enjoyed By Couples Mr. and Mrs. Enno Ahrcns and Mrs. Ahren's sister and husband. Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Downtain of Colorado Springs, Colo, have returned from a three weeks, 7,000 mile auto trip through the eastern and south ern states. They visited relatives In Dav enport, la., Goshen, N. Y., Bftrt ow and St. Petersburg, Fla., Houston and Bishop, Texas, and Manhattan, Kans. Also took In many sights go ing to Niagra Falls. The Nation al Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown, New York; a 35 mile boat ride around Manhat tan Island, seeing the Statue of Liberty, The United Nations buildings and five of the lacge ocean liners in New York Har bor. They visited Asbury Park, New Jersey seeing the Atlantic Ocean and sights there; also Washington, D. C. and the Cyp ress and Busch gardens in Flor ida. There was considerable dam age all along the eastern coast due to Hurricane Donna, the Carolinas and Florida being hit the hardest. The fruit growers were hit hard, some loosing their entire crop. Also heavy damage to their orchards. Cass County's Greatest Newspaper, The Plattsmouth Journal II m deadly For Cold Weather! All My Summer Things Are Cleaned and Stored For The Winter Smart Lady: She knows that clothes keep better when thorough ly cleaned. REMEMBER . . . YOU CAN STORE YOUR SUMMER CLOTHES FREE AT. . . 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Among them are Mrs. Jessie G. Andrews, widow of Past Grand Master, Orville A. Andrews, who arrived Sept. 20 through Lincoln Lodge No. 19 AF & AM. A son Orville A. Andrew is a resident of Kent, Conn. Also Mrs. Leta Stultz, widow of Frank D. Stultz who entered through Nebraska Lodge No. 1, Omaha on Sept. 22. She is mother to Mrs. John P. Mc Grath and Earl P. Stultz, both of Omaha. Arriving Aug. 21 was Mrs. Dessa O. Schonlau, widow of i Louis P. Schonlau, who entered through Mispah Lodge No. 302, Omaha. And Chauncey Valentine through Omaha Lodge No. 288. He has been living in Crawford and Chadron, Nebraska. He is a former Geological and Oil in vestigator and speculator, and was interested in the oil indus try for many years. Smiling Bluebirds The Smiling Bluebirds met at the home of their leader Sept. 14, 21, and 28. A new member is Loretta Scharnow. Following the business meet ings and refreshments, the Blue birds went on nature hikes to learn more about trees and flowers, and see Interesting things. Some of the girls made leaf scrapbooks. Pamela Guehlstorff, reporter. buy a diamond r