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I THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, .SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO WSCS at Eagle Has Meeting KACiLK (Special) The WSCS liu'i at the Eagle Methodist Church un Wednesday afternoon with Mines, Louise and Llllie Vickers co-ho.ste.sses. Mrs. Anna Hoot conducted de votions and Mrs. Esther Lan niiiK, the lesson. The report of the officers was given during the business meet-inti- The next meeting will be April 5, co-hostesses, Mines. Daisy Fit .gibbons and Luclla Fischer. Junior Circle at Hammons Home WEEPING WATER (Special) The Junior Circle of the Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Maurice Hammons. Mrs. June DeVoll was a guest. Mrs. Henry Irons opened the meeting with group singing and prayer. Mrs. Edward Van Horn gave devotions, using as her topic, "Together in Building a Church." She opened the devo tions with a poem "The Task." She closed the lesson with re sponsive reading. The April meeting will be with Mrs. Leon Bond. Couple Away On Winter Trip, Soon To Be Home A note from the Fred Vincents at Earp, Calif., says they will be soon taking that long trek back lo Plattsmouth. They say "Arizona is wonderful, but as we watch the wild ducks and geese flying back to their sum mer nesting it seems to give us that wandering feeling also." They report the winter has been pleasant there, but fishing disappointing. From Earp they travel to Yuma, Phoenix, Tempe and plan to be home around April 1. Call Your News And Social Items to 241 You need expert and friendly guidance when choosing your diamond. We are members Of thAMKRICAN GfcM SoCll.lY. You fcnow that our advice is backed by years of experience, and. business integrity. MEMBER AMERICAN GEM SOCIilY GROVE'S JEWELRY 505 Main Phone 228 Plattsmouth WHAT Clothes For Don't Worry about it . . . Bring the old ones in, or . . . We'll pick 'em up and you'll say they look better than new when we return 'cm. Vu m.i n j u ' J L III (lie II X U"'H v Is a liking REMEMBER! ONLY 29 CLEANING DAYS 'TIL EASTER Plattsmouth Cleaners PHONE 4193 FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY or USE OUR CONVENIENT DRIVE-IN. 7th & CHICACO AVENUE Monday , Marcn 6, Nebraska Belles At Davis Home Nebraska Belles Extension Club held its regular meeting Fob. 13 at the home of Mrs. Barbara Davis. Club members voted to con tribute $2 to the Heart Fund. The lesson "Create your own Business Center" was given by Mrs. Orval Kahler. This lesson proved to be interesting and several good ideas were brought out. Twelve members were present, and also Joining the club was Mrs. Ronald Williams and Mrs. Vernon Kelsey. Three visitors, Mrs. Wilbur Marikin, Mrs. Pete Mickel of Omaha and Mrs. Wal ter Williams, were present. Next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Richard John son March 15. The lesson "Line and Design in Clothing" will be given by Mrs. Stanley Lepert. Refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Barbara Da vis and Mrs. Arthur Tesarek. Friendly 14 Club LOUISVILLE (Special) The Friendly Fourteen Club met at the home of Lillian Schroeppner Feb. 21 with 12 members pres ent. Betty Meyers was a guest. The members were sorry to hear that Ruth Woolhiser was in the hospital and could not attend the meeting. Vice president, Emma Strat ton, held the business meeting. After gifts from secret pals were opened, the members cele brated Gen Schmader's birthday by playing bingo. Marge Herbic won the bingo prize. The rest of the evening was spent play ing pinochle with Marge Herbic winning high prize, Ethel Woeh lor, second high, Gen Schma der, low and Beverly Sell, travel ing. ihe hostess served a very tasty lunch pertaining to George Washington's birthday. The next meeting will be March 22, at the home of Vel ma Youngquist and we will cele brate Vesta Urwin's birthday. Sewing Susies Have 4-H Display In conjunction with National 4-H Club Week, the Sewing Sus ies have made a display which can be seen in the window of George Conis' establishment, Main Street. The Sewing Susies organized Augj,ust 13, 1957 witb sev.en girls. Now alter rum years the ciuo has enlarged to 15 girls. Members are president, Vic toria Lepert; vice president, Margaret Mohr; secretary, Dor othy Lepert; treasurer, Linda Lepert; news reporter, Penny Lea Moore; Mary Kay Peterson, Mary Hull, Kay Hull, Vickie Moore, Paula Williams, Nancy Ramge and Sharlene Kahler. Junior leaders are Marilyn Mohr, Roberta Ramge and San dra Toman. Mrs. Stanley Lepert is lead er of the group assisted by Mrs. Arthur Toman. Jane Fauquet in Symphonic Band Jane Fauquet of Plattsmouth will participate in the Univer sity of Nebraska Symphonic Band concerts which will be presented March 13 and 14 in four Nebraska towns. The first stop for the tour will be Monday evening (March 13) at Big Springs. Tuesday the band will perform at Ogallala, Curtis and North Platte. Jane, a sophomore in the Col lege of Agriculture, plays bari tone in the band. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Fauquet. I Journal Want Ads Pay N Easte o New A 1 gfw Merrv Milkers 4-H Organizes The Murdock Merry Milkers had their organizational meet ing at Clayton Stretch's home. These officers were elected: Clayton Strelch, president; John Roeber, vice president; John Rosenow, secretary, and treasurer. Leaders are Martin Streich and Kenneth Roeber. Project and demonstrations for the year were discussed. Pic tures were studied for practice Judging. Next meeting will be at the home of John and Merry Sue Roeber March 14 at 7:30. Anyone interested in Joining a dairy 4-H club is invited to this meeting or contact Martin Streich. Merry Sue Roeber, reporter. Frank Salbergs Celebrate 50th Anniversary LOUISVILLE (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Frank Salberg obser ved their Golden Wedding Anni versary Sunday, Feb. 26, with open house at the Methodist Church. They were married Feb. 22, 1911 at the home of Mrs. Sal ber's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Meisinger. Rev. Fr. Spriegel, pastor of the Christ Lutheran church at the time performed the ceremony. Mrs. Anna Gauer Hell, who was present Sunday and Emil Meisinger were at tendants. The Salbergs have one son, Elmer who lives in California. They had recently returned from a visit with Elmer and his family. The Salbergs spent most of their married life on a farm east of Louisville and retired to town in 1959. He is 73 and she is 74. One hundred and fifty signed the guest book. Those helping with the occasion were Mrs. Floyd Gauer and Mrs. Elmer Wendt. Mrs. Earl Beck was In charge of the guest book. At the gift table were the Misses Linda Gauer, Ruth Ann, Jeanne and Joan Sprieck. Mrs. Bill Weaver received the gifts, Mrs. Floyd Gauer cut the 3 tier cake, baked and decorated by Mrs. Herman Wendt of Mur dock. Mrs. Elmer Wendt poured. Mrs. Elmer Hennings, Mrs. Wal ter Hell and Mrs. Walter Salberg helped with the serving. Mrs. Emil Heier, Mrs. Ervin Alberts and Mrs. Ernest Hennings were in the kitchen. , .. Those aTEend7ngfr6rn'-ou of town were Miss Florence Forn off and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Busch of Schulyer, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Schaefer of Osmond, Mrs. Howard Phelps and Mrs. Paul Phelps of Ralston, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Sare of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Virtus Hawes of Clay Center, Kansas. Woman's Fellowship Meets at Avoca AVOCA (Special) Woman's Fellowship of the Congregational Church met with Mrs. Roy Ruhge and Mrs. J. H. F. Ruhge Thursday at the church. Mrs. J. E. Aeschbacher open ed the devotional using the World Day of Prayer service with the help of others on the Missionary Committee. A note was read from Mrs. Albert Carr that she and Mr. Carr will move to Nebraska City. She has been a member since 1942. Her address will be 1215 3rd Ave. Senior Fellowship At Freeman Home WEEPING WATER (Special) The Senior Circle of the Christian Women's Fellowship met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Ed Freeman with Mrs. J. E. Renner as co-hostess. Mrs. Leo Christensen presided. Guests were Mrs. Maude Phil pot and Mrs. Adam Cook. Mrs. S. H. Harmon presented devotions, using as h e r topic "Let Us Sing.' Mrs. Cyrus Liv ingston and Mrs. Charles Free man gave the lesson on "Human Relations" and "Together in Missions." A "thank you note from Mrs. Marion Spangler was read for the plant given by the Circle. The birthday luncheon will be held March 16th with the Senior Circle in charge. The April meeting will be with Mrs. Livingston. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Duane Wenzel, 3415 B Street, Lincoln, are the parents of an 8 lbs. 2 oz. daugh ter born March 1 1 at Lincoln. She has been named Susan Lynne. Mrs. Wenzl is the former Mary Catherine Lessman, niece of Helen Lessman of Platts mouth. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ilumcr Wrnzl of Beat rice and Mr. and Mrs. John Schreiner of Lincoln. Mrs. Cotner Is Honored At Party Mrs. Clarence Cuthrell was hostess at her home Thursday evening at a farewll for Mrs. Don Cotner who is leaving this week with her two daughters and her father for Phoenix, Ariz., their future home. Guests at the party were Mrs. Leonard Holoubek, Mrs. Eugene Krings, Mrs. Lester Gaylord and Mrs. Perry Dingman of this city; Mrs. Raymond Wooster, Mrs. Vince Kelley, Mrs. Stuart Sedlak of Omaha. The evening was spent visit ing. Mrs. Cotner was presented a gift from the group. Later refreshments were served. Cradle Shower Honors Mrs. Furse Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Dan Huebner in Hill crest a cradle shower honored Mrs. R. L. Furse of Denison, la Hostess with Mrs. Huebner was Mrs. Ed E. Egenberger. Guests included the honoree, her mother Mrs. Raymond Lan caster of Murray and Mr. Furse's mother, Mrs. R. R. Furse. Other guests were Mrs. Roger Hud, Mrs. Wayne Gorton, Mrs. Perry Dingman, Mrs. Erna Yenney, Mrs. H. M. Johnson, Mrs. Dale Harms and daughter Sharon, Mrs. Norman Henry, Mrs. Newton Sullivan, Mrs. Ter ry McBride, Mrs. Edward M Egenberger and Jeffrey Egen berger. Prizes were won by Mrs. Lan caster and Mrs. Dingman. Lovely gifts were received by the honored guest afterwhich re freshments were served by the hostesses. Many Attend The Square Dance Festival Here The first annual square dance festival was held Friday eve ning at the high school audi torium with the Plattsmouth Junior class serving as hosts. The colorful event was repre sented by fifty-four couples as they squared and promenaded the floor. Dancers came from the Omaha and Lincoln areas and many smaller surrounding communities. Vyrl Clark, local club presi dent, introduced to the group Bill McCormick of Omaha, who was the emcee for the evening. The evening program danced to the calls of Hugh Clark, Curt Utterback, Wiilard Zimmerrrfan; John Gillies,' Don Gammel, Roy Culbertson of Omaha and Bill Hartz and Wiilard Noxon of Lincoln. A number of spectators were present to view the event and are also invited to attend any regular dance of the Platts mouth Promenaders open club. Next regular dance will be March 10th at "the Lions Building- Marriage Announced Mr. and Mrs. Raymond O. Mayfield of Garland, formerly of Nehawka, announce the mar riage of their daughter, Char lene to Richard Smith of San Francisco Feb. 25. Mrs. Smith is employed as an underwriter by Mutual Fire In surance Co. at Palo Alto. Mr. Smith is a student at the Uni versity of San Francisco. The couple will be at home at 36 Allen St., San Francisco. Den 3 Cub Scouts Receive Awards Cub Scouts of Den 3 here will receive special awards for a vis it to the Lincoln Memorial Sta tue at an Omaha School to mark Lincoln's birthday. On the trip were Larry Mahl man, Jimmy McKnight, Kevin Faris, Bobby Smutz, Steve Stas ka, David Porter and Joey Solo mon. Den mothers are Mrs .Cecil McKnight and Mrs. Harry Por ter. Not previously mentioned in accounts of the Blue and Gold Cub Scout banquet recently, Den 3 was the winner in judging of table decorations and won Cub flags. The Den 3 theme was "Camping." BLI E BIRD NEWS Happiness Blue Birds have new officers. They are as fol lows: President Yevonne Amor; vice president Patty Willis; secretary Lynn Nettelman; telephone committee Nancy Nielsen, Kiley Armstrong; game committee, Teressa Witte, Linda Tiekotter; song committee, Jacquie Flem ing, Emmy Love; reporter, Su san Lutz. During the month of Febr uary we made valentine neck laces, a flower gift for a friend in the hospital and have start ed work on a crib blanket for the childrens hospital. We are also practicing "Good Manners." Susan Lutz, reporter. Call Your News And Social Items to 241 Variety Show at Weepi ing Water Draws Big Crowd WEEPINO WATER (Special) A large crowd attended the PTA Variety Show last Monday evening in the school auditor ium. The show was based on the Barry Moore show with Cloyd Boydston as Bary; Walter Sax ton as Kurwood Derby and Mrs. William Gwin as Sheryl Bur nette. Twelve high school students opened the show with dancing. They were Kenneth Clark, Tom Domingo, Steve Gwin, Lani Beack, Jack Miller, Jim Potts, Kay Clark, Linda Lane, Alice Lauritzen, Judy Sheehan, Beve Jy Lee and Georgia Ludwick. Kenneth Boyd sang a medley of Irish songs. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd led the group in a community sing. The school dance band, under the direction of Loren Loy, played several selections. A style revue was presented. Mrs. Wayne Pederson, Mrs. Richard Harmon, Mrs. Art Han sen, Miss Sharon Stock and Mrs. Duane Janssen modeled attrac tive spring fashions. Wendell Hart, Kenneth Wiles, Truman Lytle, Harold Elliott, Walter Saxton and Darrell Mather then appeared modeling women's clothes. Linda Lane tap danced. Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen Jr. gave two humorous readings. Janice Gruber sang two selec tions. Mrs. Neil Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Gwin, Mrs. Fred Saathoff and Mrs. Janssen sang two songs. Lois and Mary Livingston played a piano duet. Connie Switzer sang. A sack dance was given by Mrs. Harmon, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, Mrs. Gwin and Mrs. Saxton. The program closed with the entire cast appearing to sing "Those Wonderful Years." Accompanists were Mrs. Ray mond Freeman, Mrs. S. H. Har mon, Mrs. Janssen, Jeri Michel sen and Mary Alice Wood. After the show refreshments of, cookies and coffee were serv ed by the mothers of the pupils of the 6th, 7th and 10th grades. The serving table was covered with white with a plant as a centerpiece. Kitchen chairman were Mrs. Harold Meisinger, Mrs. Carroll Wright and Mrs. George Miller. Avoca Homemakers 4H Club Meets AVOCA (Special) The Avo ca Homemakers 4-H Club met Saturday at the home of their leader, Mrs. Otis Bond. Hosts were Ruthann and Rita Wessel, Mrs. Kenneth Wessel and Mrs. Elvin Emshoff. The other leaders were guests. Janice Bruns demonstrated How to thread a Neddie; Bar bara McDonald, Making Bis cuits; Irene Baier, Cinnamon Toast and Irene and June Baier, How To Set a Table. Each member brought a lunch eon cloth and learned how to straighten a hem. They plan ned a roller skate party. Next meeting will be with Shirley Meyer and Bette Hall strom. 2 Countyans in NWU Sorority Beta Tau Chapter of Delta Zeta Sorority at Nebraska Wes- leyan University announces the initiation of Kathleen Nielsen daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Svend Nielsen of Murdock and Diane Bornemeier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bornemeier of Elmwood. As part of the Courtesy Week Activities before initiation, the pledge class took toys to the children at the Orthopedic Hos pital in Lincoln. On Dean's 'Roll' George D. Ebersole, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Ebersole, 631 Oakmont Drive, has been named to the Dean's Honor Roll at the Milwaukee School of Engineering for his academic achievement during this past Quarter. Ebersole, a 1954 grad uate of Plattsmouth High School, is studying Mechanical Engineering. Advantage The advantage of being. bald is that when her mother walks in all you have to do is straigh ten your tie. The U. S. Coast Guard Maga zine. Schreiner Jar T3 PTA Plans Annual Childrens' Program , The Wintersteen PTA held their February meeting Tues day at the Kindergarten room at the school house. The meet ing was opened by the president Mrs. Kay Whitehouse. The min utes of the Jan. 24 meeting was read by Mrs. Nellie Jackson. The trophy that was won by the school for the winning float at the King Korn Karnival was placed in the .trophy case. The money that was left over from the cash which was given to pur chase the trophy will be used to buy golden books for each of the rooms. March PTA program will be the annual childrens program and a lunch will be served. A price of 50c will be charged for high school and Adults, 25c for children fourth grade and above. It was deciced to give a cash prize of 50c for the boy or girl selling the most tickets to the program and 25c for second prize. Committees for the re freshments, serving and detail were nominated. Mrs. Muriel Ellis was awarded a life time membership to the PTA by the president. Mrs. Ellis has been teaching the third and fourth grade at Winterseen since 1957. Also having been a very active member of the PTA. She was our vice president dur ing the years 1959-1960. Mrs. Ellis has a Bachelor of Arts de gree, being graduated from the Peru Teachers College and tak ing extra work from the Uni versity of Nebraska and the Uni versity of Omaha. A committee for nominating the officers for 1961 and 1962 PTA was formed and will begin working shortly. The fourth grade room won the golden book for having the most parents present at PTA. Meeting was turned over to the program chairman Mrs. Clif ford McGraw. Mrs. McGraw in troduced four PTA mothers, Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Gochenour, Mrs. Felton and Mrs. Karen. The four mothers gave an in teresting and delightful skit on PTA procedure. The meeting adjourned and re freshments were served by Mrs. Engle and Mrs. Fogelstrom. New Clerk Here Mrs. Betty Gerbeling of Platts mouth is a new clerk in the County Treasurer's office here. CALENDAR Monday March 6 Plattsmouth Woman's Club will meet at 8 p.m. with Mrs. A. L. Embree. There will be a mus ical program. Roll call is my favorite song. Election of offic ers. Monday, March 6 Central PTA will meet at 7:30 p.m. in the school cafeteria. It is "Dad's Night," fathers wil) be honored. Monday, March 6 Bud of Promise of Rebekah Lodge will meet at the IOOF Hall at 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 The Community Chorus (mem bership open) will rehearse Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the High School Band Room. Tuesday, March 7 Stated meeting of OES, Home Chapter No. 189, will meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall. Wednesday, March 8 Presbyterian Mariners Club will meet for a covered dish supper at 6:30 p.m. at the home of Dr. and Mrs. P. T. Heineman. Thursday, March 9 Sun Bonnet Garden Club will meet at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Lee Spry. Thursday, March 9: Voiture No. 1218, Forty and Eight will meet at the 40 and 8 Club at 8 p.m. Thursday. Thursday, March 9 Goldenrod Study Club will meet with Mrs. Ogla Wiles at 2 p.m. Mrs. Howard Wiles will have the program about Flags. Hostesses will be Mrs. Richard Spangler, Mrs. Ralph Sullivan and Mrs. Art Wetenkamp. Thursday, March 9 Sunbonnet Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Hallie Spry at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 12 Catholic Daughters of Ameri ca will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Joseph Bierl, 819 Avenue C. Friday, March 10 Plattsmouth Boat Club will meet at the 40 & 8 Club rooms at 7:30 p.m. Bring your PRESCRIPTIONS to us fcr prompt, personal service. Our pharmacist works hand-in-hand with the doctors of this com munity to help safeguard your health. Rexaii Drug Clendale Club LOUISVILLE (Special) The Glendale Club met at the home of Mattie Hennings Feb. 23 with Grayce Ahl as co-hostess. Club president, Pauline Stander, pre sided over the meeting. Roll call," What I Do When I Do As I Please," was responded to by 18 members. The secretary and treasurer's reports were read and approved. The club donated to the Heart Fund. Marilyn Kouma won the club gift. The meeting was closed by all re peating the Lord's Prayer. Guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Marlynn Gardner and Dan nie of Papillion, Mrs. Evelyn Davis and Mrs. Kathryn Mei singer. The afternoon was turn ed over to the hostesses and 7-up was played at four tables. Ruth Albert won high, and Blanche Ward, low. A lovely lunch pertaining to Washing ton's birthday was served by the hostesses. Jean Group held the lucky tray. March 25, the members will have their club party. Each member is to bring a 25 cent gift and several small articles for bingo baskets. This will be at the Legion Hall. Wesleyan Guild LOUISVILLE (Special) The monthly meeting of the Wes leyan Service Guild was held Wednesday evening. Mrs. Rich ard Streeter, president, had charge of the business meeting. Mrs. Wiilard McShane led the devotions. Mrs. Gary Knox was a guest. During the social hour, lunch was served, by Mrs. Irvin Franke. The motif was George Washington's birthday. The next regular meeting has been changed from March 22 to March 15. Ambulance 4 111 FunfRflL ome Xivf j ( AN UNBEATABLE VALUE TO CELEBRATE I I SetlljJi 80th ANNIVERSARY j - V ,s '-',, . j V -l, -4 ISiiffiiil Thpsn " nationally known author- ties checked quality, durability, and value of this Sealy 80th Anniversary Mattress. Willmark Research Corporation shopped the features of competi tive mattresses. American Standards Testing Bureau gave this mattress exten sive durability tests. Good Housekeeping Institute awarded its Money-Back Guar anty Seal. fhr: Sealy 80,h Anniversary DELUXE A sensational sole value. All tures of the 80th Anniversary k1"" ".- iiuci pua remrorcement tor extra firmness. Damask ticking. t: i i iSiSc? Immanuel Lutheran Dorcas Society Meets EAGLE (Special) The Eagle Immanuel Lutheran Dorcas Society met March 1 at the church. Twelve members answered roll call by repeating a Bible Verse in keeping with the Len ten observances. The Lesson Topic, "Challenge of Nigeria," was given by Mrs. Ivan Althouse. The Society has presented an Easter Lily for the church ser vices each year and will do so this year. After the business meeting, lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Henry Rockenbach. The next meeting in April will have the topic, "Chosen To Be Fruitful Bearers," directed by Mrs. Geo. Rockenbach and Mrs. Elda Schroder will be hostess. Elda Schroder, secretary and reporter. Journal Want Ads Pay Schreiner' 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? 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