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p.m.
pre-
Annu.il Christmas
Program By OES
At Masonic Homo
Sunday evening at 6:30
thf. Eastern Star offirers
.'ented the members ol the Ma
. f jfi ir Home with a very fine
program. Raymond Evers, Sup
( rinl'wdent of the Home and
Worthy Patron, introduced Ruth
Rame, Worthy Matron who
preMded during the evening.
Tlio.se entertaining were Nan
cy, Susan and Janet Evers, pi
ano; Hud Lewis and Roger Rob
erts guitar numbers; a quar
tet composed of Delbert Todd,
Mary Rogers Dorothy Gruber
and Merle Rogers; Linda Herre,
uecordian; Marcia McQuin, pi
ano. Also Patty Smith, solo; Roger
Hutchinson, piano; sophomore
triple trio, Ginenne, Nolte, pi
ano; Elaine Tlustos, Ballet;
Carol Schiiener, piano; Carol
Smith, organ; Steven Nielsen
.'poke a piece; Clair Julian, solo;
Susan Lutz, tap dance.
And Marlyn Hutchinson, or
P.nn; Miss Heverly George sang
Christmas carols.
Alter the program the officers
visited in the rooms and pre
sented each member with a
plate of cookies.
Former Residents
To Be Honored Here
Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Wilson of
Fremont, former Plattsmouth
residents, will be honored Dec.
18 at a reception from 2 to 5
p.m.
The affair, commemorating
the 50th wedding anniversary of
the couple, will be held at St.
John's Hall on Main Street,
Plattsmouth.
Friends, relatives and old nei
ghbors are invited to attend
without further invitation.
Mrs. Graham Hostess
To ULCA Meeting
The ULCA held their' meet
ing Dec. 7 in the church par
lors, with Mrs. Aibert Graham
as hostess.
The meeting was called to or
der by the president Mrs. Albert
Hanson. Thirteen members an
swered roll call. Minutes of the
previous meeting was read by
the secretary, Mrs. Dorothy Mei
singer. Devotions, and the lesson,
Christmas Songs, was given by
Mrs. Ralph Parkenlng. .
The members agreed to bake
Christmas cookies and take them
to the convalesent homes in the
county, also to visit some of the
elderly shut-ins.
The meeting was closed by
singing Christmas carols and re
peating the Lord's Prayer and
Missionary Benediction.
The January meeting will be
held in the evening at the home
of Mrs. Albert Hanson.
To Jerry Backemeyer
Mrs. Jaycees
Are Hostesses
At Holiday Party
Plattsmouth Mrs. Jaycees
were hostesses to their husands
Saturday evening at the Blue
Flame Room of the Gas Com
pany for their third annual
Christmas anniversary party.
The evening was spent in vis
iting and playing cards, for
which Mrs. Harold Smock re
ceived high score and Dan Hueb
ner low score.
This was a covered dish affair,
and was thoroughly enjoyed by
all the couples attending.
The co-chairmen for the par
ty were Mrs. Orval Kahler, Mrs.
Wayne Schneider and Mrs. Har
old Smock.
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ALVO (Special)
Methodist Church was the set
ting for the 8 p.m. Sunday wed
ding of Miss Karen Howe,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson
Howe, and Jerry Backemeyer,
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey
Backemeyer of Elmwood.
The bride's gown of lace
over satin featured a bateau
neckline with lace trim. The
skirt was fashioned with a
bustle back accented by stream
ers topped by two satin roses
and ended in a chapel train.
Miss La Von Howe of Cedar
Rapids, sister of the bride, was
maid of honor and Miss Bever
ly Tycson of Lincoln was brides
maid. Mrs. Merle Backemeyer
of Elmwood was bridesmatron.
Flower girls were Ardith and
Marva Howe, sisters of the
Mrs. Jerry Backemeyer
The Alvo bride, and Candle lighters were
Chip and Terrel Dreamer.
Randy Kempke of Walton was
ringbearer.
Serving as best man was
Merle Backemeyer of Elmwood.
Groomsmen were Eugene Eick
erman of Alvo and Roger Hoppe
of Milford. Ushers were Milton
Leefer of Unadilla and Aaron
Howe, brother of the bride. ""'
On their return trip through
southern states, Mr. and Mrs.
Backemeyer will live in Lincoln.
The bridegroom attended the
Vocational Technical Trade
School at Milford. The bride is
affiliated with the GateWay
Bank at Lincoln.
Miss Ruth Dreamer of Lin
coln was organist and Ray Rose
now, soloist.
Civic Club
Meets At
Mrs. Amato's Home
The Plattsmouth Civic Wo
men's Club held their December
meeting Dec. 12, at the home
of Mrs. Louis Amato. The busi
ness meeting was presided over
by President Mrs. George Sarv
er who gave a report on the
Federated Women's Clubs Con
ference attended by herself and
other delegates.
Mrs. Sarver enumerated the
various accomplishments by the
Federated Women's Clubs not
only on the state and national
level, but more specifically in
this particular club.
Among these accomplishments
were monetary contributions to
the Help Willie See Drive, the
Pennies for Art fund, and the
sponsorship of a student to
Girls State. The work on the
King Korn Karnival was one
of the projects on which a large
number of the members actively
participated.
It was generally agreed by
those present that all of the pro
jects help not only those di
rectly indicated, but also give
the club a feeling of esprit des
corns and solidarity.
The program following the
business meeting was presented
by a fabric company. It fea
tured slides showing decorating
techniques and the many use of
fabrics in the home. Accom
panying the slides was a nar
rative explaining how each dec
orating difficulty shown was
overcome and describing each
different fabric.
At the conclusion of the pro
gram the women had refresh
ments served in a truly festive
atmosphere. The group exchang
ed presents and ended the meet
ing by singing Christmas carols.
VFW Junior
-Auxiliary Has
Christmas Party
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
Club rooms was the setting on
Wednesday night of a Christ
mas party of the Junior Aux
iliary. Dancing preceded the short
business session conducted by
Karen Porter, Junior Auxiliary
president. Roll call was answer-
, ed by 23 members in attendance.
Plans are being formed for
the mother-daughter tea to be
held in January. An invitation
will be extended the Ladies Aux
iliary to attend the Junior meet
ing in February.
The family Christmas party
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
and their Auxiliary will be held
Dec. 22 with a covered dish din
ner, and Santa's presence an
nounced by the Juniors conclud
ing of the Christmas program.
Meeting adjourned with a
prayer by Dixie Wilson, chap
lain. A Christmas party following
with singing of Christmas carols
with Christine Uher at the
piano.
A circle was formed by the
Juniors and at conclusion of the
song fest, the gift held by each
was accepted as a gift exchange.
Mrs. Helen Liddick, Mrs. Ruth
Porter and Mrs. Sophia Wolever
presented each Junior with a
Christmas corsage.
Hostesses Mary Tibbs, and
Patty Campbell served holiday
cookies and punch.
WSCS at Alvo
ALVO (Special) The WSCS
j met Wednesday afternoon at the
I church, basement. Mrs. Boyd Ed
I wards conducted the choral
j sing, assisted by Mrs. Harold
Timblin. Mrs. Marion Kellogg
read the prayer calendar,
j The business meeting after
i the program was conducted by
j Mrs. A. B. Stroemer, chairman.
The WSCS served the lunch
1 at the Elmer Klyver sale and
served the meal the day of Will
Timblin's services and held their
annual bazaar since the last
meeting.
Huebner Home
Scene of Festive
Mrs. Jaycees Party
The home of Mrs. Dan Hueb
ner was festively decorated for
the December meeting of the
Mrs. Jaycees, held Monday eve
ning. Business meeting was called
to order by the president, Jean
Schneider, with Mrs. Charles
Grosshans giving devotions.
Helen Smock reported on the
treats which the Mrs. Jaycees
will give to the children attend
ing the Jaycees annual free
Christmas movie for children.
Five members volunteered to
assist with the distribution of
the treats.
Mrs. Orval Kahler reported on
the Bloodmobile which will be in
Plattsmouth Monday, Dec. 19.
The Mrs. Jaycees are in charge
of the canteen.
The outstanding Mrs. Jaycees
project was discussed and the
point system announced.
There was some discussion re
garding the decorating for the
annual awards banquet of the
Jaycees. The Mrs. Jaycees had
been asked to handle the decora
ting. Year books were distributed
to the five new members
A report was given on the an
niversary party for our hus
bands, which was thoroughly en
joyed. Following the business meet
ing the ladies attending enjoyed
a gift exchange.
Mrs. Huebner, the hostess, as
sisted by Mrs. Bob Hutton,
served refreshments.
Legion Auxiliary
Meets at Eagle
EAGLE The American Le-
eion Auxiliary met Dec. 5 at the!
home of Mrs. Anna Folken.
Mrs. Nina Frohlieh was co-hos
tess. Eight members answered
roll call.
The president. Mrs. Mary Old-
field, who is ill was unable to I
attend so the vice president,
Mrs. Anna Folken, conducted!
the meeting.
It, was voted to make t w o
Tarlton men for the Veterans!
Hospital also to contribute to!
"The Yanks Who Gave." Cedars
Home and to the "Little Red
School House."
Eleven members paid their
1961 dues. A late Xmas party
was planned for the next meet
ing date, Jan. 2, 1961. Every
one is to bring a covered dish
and a 50 cent gift for the grab;
bag. It will be at 6:30 m tne
evening. Announcement of the
place of the party will be madei
later.
Mrs. Carrie Schmidt drew the
door prize.
Lunch was served by the hos
tesses.
Regular Meeting of
the VFW Held Tuesday
The regular meeting of the
VFW was held on Tuesday at the
club rooms with twenty-five
members in attendence.
Report on membership shows
that at this time there are 271
members. The campaign Is still
on and it is hoped to reach the
100 per cent goal by January
15th. Glenn Jones, a new mem
ber, was obligated at the meet
ing. Following the regular ses
sion a chili supper was enjoyed.
Members are urged to bring
the children to the family Christ
mas party on Thursday, Dec.
22 at the club rooms. Each boy
and girl bring a small ' gift to
exchange, not costing over 50c.
CALENDAR
Golden Gleams
The child is father of the
, man; And I could wish my days
to be Bound to each by natural
piety. Wordsworth.
1st Door East of Plattsmouth State Bank
Makes such ? vision to the
sight
as fills a fathers' eye with
light.
Son
Mr. and Mrs. Byion Finne
frock of Omaha are parents of
a son born Nov. 25 weighing 4
lbs. He has been named Douglas
Michael. Paternal grandmother
is Mrs. Sadie Reher of Denver,
Colo.
Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. William Allgeier
of this city are parents of a
daughter, born at 8:30 a.m.
Monday at St. Catherine's hos
pital, Omaha. She weighed 8
pounds at birth and has been
named Jennifer Ann. Grandpar
ents are Mr. and Mrs. Albert
Allgeier of Raltson.and Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Young of this city.
Mrs. Jennie Gray of this city is
great grandmother.
Coleridge. Journal Want Ads Pay
Thursday, Dec. 15
Eagles Auxiliary will meet at
8 p.m. for their Christmas Party.
There will be a $1 gift exchange.
Officers meeting at 7:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 15
Gleaners Circle will meet in
the Memorial Room at the
Methodist Church at 8 p.m.
There will be a 50 cent gift ex
change. Thursday, Dec. 15
Members of the Sunbbnnet
Garden Club and Birthday Club
will hold their Christmas party
and dinner at the Coffee Shop
beginning at 12:30.
Friday, Dec. 16
Chapter F PEO will meet with
Mrs. Mathilde Pein for a dessert
luncheon at 2 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 19
Cass County Salon No. 441
Eight and Forty meeting at 8
p.m. at the home of Mrs. Karl
Grosshans. Gift exchange.
Monday, Dec. 19
Cub Scout Pack Meeting will
meet at Central Cafeteria in
stead of the Gym.
Tuesday, Dec. 20
VFW Auxiliary meeting. There
will be a Christmas gift exchange.
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$1.00 TO $12.00
CIGARS
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59c TO $3.00
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