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THE PLATTSMUUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNM PAGE TWO Monday, December 5, 1960 O'Briens Mark 50th Anniversary LOUISVILLE (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Hugh O'Brien observ ed their 50th wedding anniver sary Sunday, Nov. 27 by hold ing open hou.se from 2 to 4 p.m. at the St. Patrick's Hall in Man ley. A dinner was held at noon at the O'Brien home for close rela tives. 15 people attended the Open House. The O'Briens have a daugh ter, Mrs. Torn Carnlcle und three grandchildren. They were married on November 23, 1910 at the St. Patrick's church at Manley and spent most of the time living on, a farm southwest of Louisville. They moved to Louisville during World War II. They -received phone calls from Mr. and Mrs. Elmer John son and" Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jen kins of San Bcrnandino, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Rockwell of Los Angeles and Miss Elinor O'Brien,- congratulating them ou their anniversary. Those attending from a dis tance were Mr. and Mrs. Joe O'Brien ".of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. V. "E. Rockwell of Grand Island, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Pan konin of Kcnewick, Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Harry OBrien of Fremont, Mrs. Elizabeth Mei singer of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Rockwell. Karen Howe Is Shower Honoree ALVO (Special) Karen Howe was honored with a mis cellaneous shower at the church basement Wednesday evening. It was attended by about 60 ladies of the community. The committee Included; Mrs. Ray Rosenow of Lincoln, Mrs. Elmer Haas, Mrs. Marlon Kel logg, Mrs. A. L. Leming, Mrs. A. B. Stroemer, Mrs. Charles Roclofsz, Mrs. Fred Hermann, Mrs. Arthur Dinges, Mrs. Carl Sutton, Mrs. August Nobbe, Mrs. Pete Prirjtz, Mrs. Junior Kinney, Mrs. Floyd Nobbe, Mrs. Kel lough Courtney of Lincoln, Mrs. Wayne Kinney. Karen, received many gifts. Schrciner's Special Formula HAND C-R-E-A M JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c 8-ozJar $1.00 16-oz.Jar $1.50 A Wonderful Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream How Much Are You Paying .for a 3-oz. Jar? 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A special treat is in store. i iu pai v ins miu menus aic invited to go directly to the room attended by their child for a viit of the room and with the teacher. After a 20-minute session in the rooms, all will assemble for the regular business meeting followed by special musical numbers. It is hoped that a' large num ber will take advantage of this opportunity to visit the class rooms and attend the PTA meeting. Out-of-town Guests At Lawrence Home Weekerjd guests At the home ! of Mr. aniMvlraUfhil Mwfence were his prrrents; Mr. and Mm. i Walter Lawrence, and his bro ther, Sergeant and Mrs. Jack Lawrence, Tommy and Gary of ; Bellflower, Illinois. A dinner Sunday honored the guests and the first wedding anniversary of the hosts, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Lawrence. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Marler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Wiles and Dorothy Faris. The Illinois visitors returned home this morning. Journal Want Ads Pay a inside diamond ft we'll take you inside MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY 505 Main Phone 228 Reception Honors Former Residents Mr. and Mrs. Monte C. Franks were honored at reception given by their daughter Mrs. Edward B. Brown at the Westminster Presbyterian church in Omaha Sunday; the occasion being their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Franks were married in Omaha Nov. 30, 1910 and have lived in Omaha for the past forty years. Mrs. Franks was born in Plattsmouth and will be remem bered as Drusilla Thomas. She was the only daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Thomas. Mr. Franks also was a Platts mouth resident, but was born in Missouri. They received many lovely gifts and beautiful flowes. In vitations were issued to some one hundred and fifty guests. Old friends from Plattsmouth attending the reception were Mr. and Mrs. Percy Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kuhns daugh ter of the Wheelers from Bea trice, Mr. Florence Coleman, Mrs. Carl Ohschlager, Mary Alice Ohschlager. Several other old friends were unable to at tend. Many guests from Iowa and Missouri were also present. Their many friends wished them many more anniversaries and much happiness in the years ahead. Holiday Spent With Wolevers Mrs. Sophia Wolever and Joseph Libershal returned home Saturday morning from Mont rose, Colo., where they were guests of their children and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Charles 'Lindy" Wolever, Laure, Marty and Ter ri. The Wolever like their new home and Llndy's position at Montrose High School, where he is head coach of a staff of six. Mr. Libershal is the father of Mrs. "Lindy' Wolever and en joyed" the reunion with the fam ily on the pre-thanksgiving visit. BIRTHS Son ' Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Scarlett are the parents of an 8 lbs. 5 oz. son born at St. Joseph Hospital, Omaha, Dec. 3. He has been named William Charles. The couple has twin sons, Mike and Joe at the home to welcome the new1" b8by. Grandparents are Mrs. W. S. Rupe of Ames, la., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill T. Scar lett of McEwen, Tennessee. San Mr. and Mrs. Ronald March are parents of a son, David Al len, born Nov. 26 at St. Cather ine's Hospital in Omaha. He weighed 6 lbs. 4 oz. Grandpar ents are Mrs. Dick March of this city and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Lemon of Omaha. James E. Lemon of Unadilla is the ma ternal great grandfather. The couple has two other children, Ronald Boyd and Carolyn Marie. Son i Mr. and Mrs. Clark Jarvis are the parents of a 7 lbs. son born Dec. 1 at Clarkson Hospital. He has been named Samuel Wayne. Mrs. Ed Taylor is the paternal grandmother. Mrs. Clara Frans of Murray is the maternal grandmother; Charles L. Jarvis is the paternal grandfather. The new baby has two brothers, Mat thew, 5, and Walter, 13, also a sister Melinda, 10. CALENDAR Monday, Dec. 5 Central PTA will meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 WCTU Will meet with Mrs. R. B. Hayes. Mrs. Ella Wiles is hostess and Mrs. Ivan Balfour will be leaders. The meeting is called for 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 Bud of Promise Rebekah Lodge will meet at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Monday, Dec. 5 Plattsmouth Womans Club will hold their Christmas Party at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. G. McMaken. Members are asked to bring gifts of food. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Royal Neighbors meeting Tuesday, Dec. 6, at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Joe J. Stibal. Wednesday, Dec. 7 Circle 2 of St. Paul's E & R Church will meet Dec. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Lester Meislnger. Note the correction in meeting time. It appeared as 8:30 p.m. under the church notes Thursday. Thursday, Dec. 8 Navy Mothers will meet at 6:30 p.m. at Consumers for a covered dish supper. Thursday, Dec. 8 OnlHon Rrvi RtnHv flllh u!ll meet with Mrs. James Cook for a covered dish luncheon. Tuesday, Dec. 6 1 Platte Lodge No. 7 IOOF will meet at 8 p m. There will be election of olficers. All members are requested to be present. ! GOLDEN YEAR Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Rihn celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary Nov. 27 at the Christian Church Parlors at Plattsmouth. Minnie Fry and P. F. Rihn were married Oct. 5 1910 in this city. Their reception was planned for October, but due to the illness of Mr. Rihn, the open house was postponed. Many guests attended from Plattsmouth, Union and Murray. The couple has made their home in Plattsmouth for the past 28 years. 1 Mixit Extension Club at Linders' NEHAWKA (Special) The November meeting of the Mixit extension club was held at the home of Mrs. Frank Linder of Plattsmouth. Roll call was, What I Would Do if I Could Do What I Liked To Do Most. Plans were made for the Christmas luncheon at the Dale Topliff home near Murray, Dec. 6. The members will send their Christmas gift this year, cookies from each member and a case of fruit juice to the Hillcrest Nursing home in Plattsmouth. Mrs. James Chriswisser gave the lesson on Christmas decor ating with lights. Missionary to Africa Speaks Here Dec. 6 Dr. Gustave G. Prinsell, mis sionary doctor to Sierra Leone, in West Africa, will speak on Dec. 6, at the Plattsmouth Wes-1 leyan Methodist Church, 619 So. 10th St. at 7:30 P.M. Dr. Prinsell, who is a graduate of Houghton College in New York, received his medical train ing at Columbia University after having spent several years in the U.S. navy. Before going to Sierra Leone in 1957, he special ized in tropical medicines in London, England. . , As a' part of the expanding medical missionary program now active in seven foreign countries the Wesleyan Methodist Church maintains a well-equipped hos pital in Sierra Leone staffed by four doctors, six American nurs es and numerous trained African helpers. Rece n 1 1 y a nurses' training program in the hos pital was granted government recognition. Dr. Prinsell together with his wife and four sons, who return ed to the States in August 1960 for their first furlough, resides in Jersey City, New Jersey. He anticipates returning to Sierra Leone in the summer of 1961. Student Council Of PJH Meets Plattsmouth Junior High's Student Council met Nov. 23 in room 107 of the High School Building. President Roger Hee dum was presiding officer. The first topic of discussion was the hall monitor system. Chairman Joe Shown reported that the system was working fine. Noon hour activity was then discussed in relation to the participation of the girls. It was mentioned that the girls can take no part three days a week when basketball is played. A motion was made that there be dancing three days a week and basketball two. The motion car ried. Gum chewing in the gym was also discussed. It was decided that a trash barrel would be placed by each exit for the de posit of gum. The system was tried and found effective. The Pep Club Dance was also discussed. It was decided that it would be semi:formal and only 7th and 8th" grade would be allowed at the party. The date set was Dec. 16. The meeting was adjourned. In reference to the Junior High Book Club the Council says that our November orders totaled almost $100. Nearly every student ordered at least one book and some as many as ten. ON DISPLAY "HALLMARK' CHRISTMAS CARDS Schreiner Rexaii Drug PLATTSMOUTH ' Nehawka PTA Hears of Omaha Medical Center NEHAWKA (Special) Ed ward Shafton, secretary of the Omaha Medical Center, spoke to members of the PTA at the school auditorium Thursday eve ning. His subject was Health of Boys and Girls. The Children's Memorial hos pital was the first building at the Center. In 1953 it was called Rehabilitation Incorporated and included Dr. Lords for crippled children, Hattie B. Monroe for convalescents and Louis Meyer, master poison control center. It is possible for anyone in this area to call the poison cen ter within 3 minutes. One call at the center came from Algeria. Mr. Hiller, treasurer of the cen ter, spoke of the financial prob lems of the center and urged contributions. Mrs. Robert Wun derlich introduced the speakers. Clifford O'Connor presided. The vice president, Mrs. Fred Hansen, read the minutes in the absence of the scretary. Mr. Larson thanked the PTA for the opaque projector which will be used in all the grades. The pro jector was on display. Mrs. Deane Nutzman reported on membership. Mrs. Wunderlich announced the school carnival will be Jan uary 21. The theme is Hawaiian. She selected her chairman for it. Mr. Everrett announced the school Christmas program is December 20. Vacation will be gin December 23 and classes will resume January 2. The first graders won the ban ner and book for the third time with the most parents present. Hosts and hostesses were Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Behrns, Mr. and Mrs. Deane Nutzman. Second and third grade mothers served refreshments. A Classified Ad in The Journal cost as little as 50 cents. Coss Theatre Plattsmouth, Nebr. Last Times Mon. & Tues., .December 5-6 ALFRED HITCHCOCK'S new ahd IlIOfflliOKBIStfHttOIMNI See it from the beginning for full enjoyment! A masterpiece of suspense! Also Cartoon & News. Night Show starts at 7:30. Thurs., Fri., Sat., December 8-9-10 Jack Lord & Nobu McCarthy "Walk Like A Dragon" Coming Sun., Mon., Tues., December 11-12-13 Judy Holliday & Dean Martin IN "Bells Are Ringing" 1Z7 PERKINS MiLES GAVIN 1 J JANET LEIGH Junior High Has Panel Discussion On November 21, in the Old Gym the Junior High was as sembled for a Panel Discussion on the topics of school polices and scholarship. Members of the panel were the officers of the Student Council: president, Roger Hee dum; vice-president, Pat Holli way; Secretary, Suzan Evers, and treasurer, John Thompson. The first topic of discussion was respect for teachers, our principal and classmates. It pointed out that there are only a few students who have a lack of respect. Attitude toward school work was then discussed. It was men tioned that if yo u haven't a good attitude then you can't get good grades. School policies were discus sed, gum chewing to some length. Suzan Evers pointed out that it's not so much the chew ing of the gum as the misuse of it, such as putting it in drink ing fountains and on desks. The importance of good grades was taken up and Pat Holliway pointed out that good grades will not only give you the chance of a good-paying job, but also that there is a certain self-satisfaction in get ting high marks. President Roger Heedum then explained the significance and duties of the Student Council, and that it is to represent the students. Then questions from the au dience wer$ asked and a sum nary given. In Pi Mu LOUISVILLE ( Special ) Francis Green, 19, a junior at the University of Nebraska, and son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green, has been elected into the Pi Mu Epsilon national honorary Math ematics fraternity. Francis carries an 8.3 (A) average in mathematics and is majoring in electrical engineer ing. Auxiliary Party LOUISVILLE (Special) The annual Legion Auxiliary Christ mas party was held December 1 at the Legion Hall. All mem bers and their guests were in vited. There was a 50 cent gift exchange. 1st Recruit; "What is the first thing you'd do if you got hydro phobia?" 2nd Recruit: "I'd bite the chief." Schmidtmann's chstmaI tore i 8 jT 381 ? YOU'LL FIND THE I? MANN'S THE STORE M I? Sunbeam it ELECTRIC CRILLS. TOASTERS. FRY PANS. COFFEE MAKERS. MIXERS. STEAM-DRY IRONS, AND MANY OTHER FINE APPLIANCES. COME IN! YOU'LL ENJOY SHOPPING HERE! YOUR MERRY Nehawka Girl Scouts Prepare Yule Tree NEHAWKA (Special) The Girl Scouts decided to cut their own Christmas tree for their Christmas party Dec. 12. The girls met at the church Monday after school. They will also make decora tions for the tree. They worked on their gifts for their mothers. Refreshments were served by Karen Engelkemeler and Joyce Fornoff. Reporter, Joyce Forn-off. Myr nard WSCS Has Guest Day WSWS Ladies of the Liberty EUB Church at Mynard held their annual guest day Dec. 1 in the church parlors. More than 50 guests attended. . Mrs. Melvin Shafer conducted the devotionals and" a color film was shown telling the Christ msfs story with Mrs. Willis Cole and Mrs. Robert Cole reading the scriptures and the guests singing several Christmas carols. Decorations were in keeping with the season and a commit tee served danlty refreshments from a decorated tea table with Mrs. Myron Wiles and Mrs. Ar thur Wetenkamp pouring. There's Mever A Ming Problem! 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Mrs. Walter Blake returned hnmp fiundav from the Meth odist Hospital and Is slowly im proving. John Crane returned home Saturday after a six-weeks stay at the St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha. Oeortre Dolan returned home Saturday from the Methodist Hospital after a three weeks stay.- He underwent surgery a couple of weeks ago. Mrs. J. R. Noyes is still at the Clarkson Hospital but Is slowly improving. Cotton, not cattle, Is king in Texas. In 1959 cotton farmers grossed $738 million, while the cattlemen took in $609 million. YOUR SUMMER FOR STORAGE. tlm EMOOY RADIOS & RCA VICTOR and WESTINCHOUSE From $15.98 g i TRANSISTOR IM PORTABLE ft , RADIOS $ From . . $23.95 ft ft ft ft 4XWS- ft ft HOOVER CLEANERS AND SWEEPERS CORNING WARE ft fa ft ft ft ft ft fa ft ""?.,, .-. r.T, W 14 .