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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1960)
THE PLATTSKOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAOE FOUR Thursday, December 29, I960 VFW Auxiliary And Christmas The Veteran of Foreign Wars Club, was the setting Tuesday night for the meeting and ChrLatraas party of the . Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. The rooms were decorated with Christmas decorations and a lighted tree. Mrs. Ruth Porter, president, presided at the business session with a large group of members in attendance. Serving protem were Fern Tucker, Edith Hellwig and Charloette O'Donnell. Offflcers and members con ducted an initiation ceremony for Mrs. Joan Moore who was accepted as a member in the auxiliary. Balloting for two more mem bers was conducted and they will be initiated at the January meeting. Reports were given by chair man of various projects. Mrs. Sophia Wolever member ship chairman reported th3t 98 members had paid their dues, and urged that dues be paid in January in order to remain in good standing. Mrs. Wolever who is also Cancer chairman, reported 100 per cent in quota. Mrs. Margaret Fitch reported on Community Service. Mrs. Lillian Dasher reported 100 per cent National Home and Nebraska Cottage. A certificate in appreciation of the fulfill ment of $1 per member for 1960-1961 for the Health and Happiness fund was received from Frances D. Millican, Na tional president. Mrs, Patricia Baturek, hos pital chairman reported on the distibuting of gifts at the Vet erans Hospital. The distributing of gifts is an annual affair. Gifts are contributed by Auxiliaries and posts in the State. Assist ing Mrs. Baburek were Mrs. Stella Quinnett, Mrs. Sidney Duffey, Mrs. Ann Evans and Mrs. Sophia Wolever. A report was also given on the talent program, Mrs. Ruth Porter, Mrs. Norma Wilson and Mrs. Lillian Dasher assisted having had this assignment. Mrs. Helen Liddick, Youth Ac tivities chairman, reported on the Junior Auxiliary Christmas party, and on the Mother-Daughter Tea that is planned for January. Margaret Covert, "American Ism chairman, read an article from the National Bulletin con cerning her project. . Mrs. Phyllis Barnard gave an outline on -plans lor the Gold Star members entertainment. President Ruth Porter pre sented flags to the Cub Scouts. Mrs. Doris Tibbs chairman of the Toy Shop reportecPon the gifts and clothing received from merchants and the community, distributed to needy families. Mrs. Maxlne Bowman an nounced that clothing and food had been given the family of a veteran who was in the hospital. Mrs. Bowman is rehabilita tion chairman. Mrs. Julia Ann March, essay chairman,, announced that a contest would be held in t h e schools and prizes of $10, $7.50 and $5 would be awarded. Lillian Dasher reported on Hospital Patient 1 1 Months Home For Christmas Eve Larry Spangler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Spangler, a pa tient at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha for 11 months came home Christmas Eve to stay for the holidays, leaving Monday evening. He had many friends and relatives call at the home. Christmas dinner guests at the Spangler home were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ham of Oma ha, William Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Spangler and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. John Mass of Papillion, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mass and son of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. John Workman,' Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Spangler and Darlene who is visiting here from Chicago. Also Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lin hardt. Toodie Dooley, Mr. and Mrs. William Baker, Tommy and Danny Larson of Anita, la., Mrs. Wm. Baker, Sr., and sons, Jim Blunt Mrs. Cindy Spangler and Miss Barbara Meeks. Avoca School Has Christmas Program AVOCA (Special i Avoca schools Christmas program in cluded participation by the fol lowing: Childrens choir; a play, Amahl and the Night Visitors, with the following players, Larry Bond, UoNunn Jacobin). LuRue Ed ' wards, Jerry Edwards. Gary Wohli'M, Vlckl Alliens, Dinuma Jlond, Oloilit Dim.WrBUtle Lou Kdwuids, Puane Kt-pkr, Nancy Kvplrr, Uarbara McDonald, Carol mid Durrt-U Van Ackcrn. Th high xcli'Mil ulrU and boys lr rlutjM, glrla ticxtrt and mixed ;hoi us. Has Meeting Observance the fruit plates presented to Senior citizens of the commun Hy. Norma Wilson, banquets and dinner chairman announced a dinner would be served by the auxiliary for a club in the city. Amanda Davidson reported Christmas baskets delivered to 15 families. This project is an annual affair of the Lepert Wolever post and assisted by the Auxiliary. Mrs. Edith Dasher who is in the hospital ls reported as get ting along nicely. The Auxiliary voted to buy bed pans for use in the com munity, send $2 to Cass County TB Association for Christmas seals, assist in the March of Dimes of which Mrs. Patricia Baburek and Mrs. Sophia Wol ever are co-chairmen, and con tribute $1 to the bloodmobile unit. Auditor's report was given by Amanda Davidson, the treasur ers report by Sophia Wolever, and meeting closed with the retiring of colors. A Christmas party followed with "Santa Claus" (Mrs. Phyl is Barnard) distributing gifts to all in attendance. Christmas carols were sung and members were seated at an "L" shaped table attractively arrranged , In the Christmas motif on a white linen cloth. ' The serving table was flanked by Candelabra on each side of an attractive evergreen center piece, overlaid with a red lin en cloth, with cutwork of green and gold. Hostesses Mrs. Doris Tibbs, Mrs. Sophia Wolever, Mrs. Ann Evan, Mrs. Pearl Myers, Mrs. Sydney Duffey, Mrs. Doris Rains, Lettie Hiner and Mrs. Pa tricia Wolever served punch coffee, candy, cookies, green and red cubed Jello topped with whipped cream. Becker To Head Combined Firm Of Accountants John H. Becker, native of Plattsmouth, will become head of the largest independent firm of certified public accountants in Nebraska Feb. 1. Becker, head of Peat, Mar wick, Mitchell and Co. since 1951, will be In charge of the combined operation when the firm combines with John M. Gilchrist and Co. Becker is a Business Admin istration graduate of the Univer sity of Nebraska. Mrs. Pheme Cathey Dies in California Word has been received here by relatives of the death of Mrs. Cameron (Pheme) Cathey, 66, of Tujunga, Calif. The deceased was a daughter of the late W. T. and Kate Rich ardson of Mynard. From the large family of the Richardsons now just one daughter, Mrs. L. G. Todd (Emma) survives who makes her home in Tujunga. A twin sister, Florence Richard son Saunders, preceded her in death. Pheme Richardson was mar ried to Cameron Cathey and they established a home in Da venport, la., where he was in terested in a car business. They had two children Lucy Ann and Cameron, Jr. After the death of her husband, she and the chil dren moved to California where they have since resided. Survivors are the daughter, Mrs. Dell Davit of Palm Springs, Calif., and the son, Cameron, Jr. of Tujunga, also the sister Emma, grandchildren and se veral nieces and nephews. Busy Homemakers 4 H Club Meets The Busy Homemakers 4-H Club met at the home of Marilyn Vinduska for their meeting and Christmas party Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m. President Mary Hendrix con ducted the meeting. After the regular business meeting, the demonstrations were given. The girls in ;the sewing pro jects are to bring their material and pattern to the next meeting. Junior Leader Janice Meising er measured the girls in the Skirt and Blouse division to see how much material they need to buy. Junior Leader Mary Hendrix led the "Let's Cook project In their lesson. Games were played by the members and their mothers, led by Mary Lochman, Maria Peter son" and Ellyn Melslnger. There was a gift exchange. Next meeting will be Jan. 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the Mynard Church basement. News re porter Marilyn Vinduska. Cull Your News And Social Items to 241 mm new vEfii Hinky Dinky will close at 6:00 p.m. New Year's Eve and will be closed through Monday, Jan. 2 For Your New Veer's Pearly u u i- q n FIG rood Club I "v n Tropical II Dole's Crushed or Tidbits, I3'j-oz. Cans Crackers 2$ A real breakfast-time treat Texas Marsh Seedless Ruby Red So Full of Juice Medium Size u i v n mm 5-Lb. Cello Bag Fresh fruir, Vegetob legend t prices effective tbra Sot, Dec 31. All other prices effective thru Wed., Jan. 4th. We reserve the right to limit quantities. 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