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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, May 8. 1961 AC'?' I fr-' .. ,7" I , i ' s ' I -!. " " ' , ' ,v ' , J I I.MJAGID Mr. and Mrs. El ilon Panska of Murdock an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Sharon, to Forrest Stewart, son of Mrs. Verena Stewart of Lincoln and the late Marvin Stewart. Miss Panska is a junior at Lincoln General Hos pital School of Nursing. Mr. Stewart "has attended the Uni versity of Nebraska College of It u sin ess Administration. No wedding date has been set. A television cameraman In Ionia, Mich., was assigned to film the activities of a police woman ,during her first day on duty. The first official act he filmed occurred when she hung a parking ticket on his car. Marlene Eaton Shower Honoree NEHAWKA (Special) Mar lene Eaton, daughter of Mrs. John Eaton, was the honoree at a linen shower Sunday given by Mrs. Lewis Eaton and daugh ter, Marlon, at their home In Nebraska City. There were eighteen guests. Miss Eaton and Mr. Milton Critser of Weeping Water will be married Saturday, May 6, at the Evangelical United Breth ren church at Nehawka. of. diamond value MEMBER AMERICAN gem socitir These four C's determine diamond value-Colin1-, Cutting, Clarity and Curat'Wcittht. But at our store there is a lijth "C" that is most important of all: Confidence. Make your jewelry purchase herii-j .confident that our expert evaluation and friendly, frank advice will assure you a lil'e tiniiM)f pride in your purchase. OncTmore assurance of your satisfaction is our membership in the Ami kican Glm Soc ilty. GROVE'S JEWELRY Plattsmouth 505 Main Phone 2128 Murray CWF Met Wednesday MURRAY (Special) The Murray C.W.F. met May 3, at the Christian Church. The meet ing was called to order by the president. Mildred Chriswisser. Worship was led by the wor ship chairman, Nell Sack. Clara Campbell brought the study on Teach Us to Pray. The business meeting was held with the minutes being read and the treasurer's report given. It was announced that the May work shop will be held May 24 at Omaha South Christian Church from 10 to 3. An Invitation was read inviting all to attend the May Fellowship tea at the My nard E.U.B. church. Discussion was held on World Community Day to be Nov. 3. School Clothing and school kits were to be made and brought at that date. The lesson on Free Our Hearts to Faith and Praise was given by Esther Lewis in the form of a skit, with siXj of the women taking part. The' Worship Study was led by Bernice Nolte. Next meeting will be May 31 when installation of new officers will be held. Lunch was served by the host esses Lillian Sack, Grace Beil and Bernice Nolte. CALENDAR Monday, May 8 Meeting of all parents, teach ers and friends interested in a Junior-Senior High PTA Unit at 8 p.m. In the high school library. Tuesday, May 9 Plattsmouth Country Club Wives will hold a meeting at Consumers At 1:30 n'm. Tuesday, 'May" 9 " . ' St. Mary's Guild of St. Luke's Episcopal Church will meet at 8 p.m. in the Undercroft of the Church. Thursday, May 11 PTA Workshop and study course at Central School Cafe teria at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11 Sunbonnet Garden Club will meet at the home of Mrs. Earl Shanholtz at 2 p.m. Friday, May 12 Navy Mothers will meet at Consumers at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11 E. A. Degree at the Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 I Membership Dinner of the j Eagles Auxiliary Serving at 6:30 1 p.m. News From Jenkins Family In Calif. News comes from Mr. and Mrs. Estil Jenkins in Burbank, California, former Plattsmouth residents, that their son Larry joined the U. S. Army Oct. 24 last year. He would like to hear from his Plattsmouth friends. His address is: Pvt. Larry D. Jenkins U. S. 56332510 "B" Battery 2nd OBSN BN 25th Arty., APO 164, New York, New York. Before entering the service, Larry was an officer for plant protection for Lockheed Air craft Corp., in Burbank. Before going to California in 1959 he was employed at the Platts mouth Cleaners. He Is a forme? Plattsmouth Graduate, Class of 1955. His parents operated the Fran & Estll's Cafe on No. 6th St., Plattsmouth. In Mrs. Jenkin's letter to the Journal, she says "Mr. Jenkins, a former Plattsmouth police officer, was an officer for the Lockheed Aircraft, when on the night of Nov. 4, 1960, on the line of duty was crossing a street In a pedestrian walk when struck, ran over and dragged a distance. At first he was not given much chance for survival. He sustained three compound fractures of the left leg, pelvis bruised and cut, skull fracture, head and ear lacer ations, right knee cap torn lose, and other numerous cuts and bruises. "He made an Incomplete re covery from his head Injuries with a residual facial paralysis, though slightly Improved. He has developed an unusually severe case of osteomyelitis. Al though amputation would pos sibly be the best treatment, his medical advisors plan to make every effort to save the leg In terms of drug. "Mr. Jenkins is at his home being cared for by his wife and gets around in a wheelchair and some with crutches. Both he and Larry would like to hear from their friends. "Mr. Jenkins hopes that soon the doctor may let him go for a period of no medication, and hopes to make a trip back to Nebraska before further sur gery. Tney would visit in Plattsmouth with friends and in Auburn with the Dave Morgans, Mrs. Jenkins parents. "We both wish to thank John Hobscheidt for the subscription to The Journal, as we enjoy reading about our home town." Bring your PRESCRIPTIONS to us for prompt, personal service. Our pharmacist works hand-in-hand with the doctors of this com munity to help safeguard your health. ( v, . 11 ,.. .. ,. V- - - ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Alvah Markussen of Lincoln an ounce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh ter, Jeanene Arlene, to 2Lt. Roger R. Wehrbein of Ft. Bennlng, Georgia, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph J. Wehrbein of Plattsmouth. Miss Markussen attended the University of Nebraska and is pre sently employed with the University. Lt. Wehrbein is a graduate of NU and is a member of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity and Alpha Zeta Honorary. He is presently serving with the V. S. Army at Ft. Benning. A fall wedding is planned. Council of United Church Women Have Fellowship Tea Schreiner Rexaii Drug IT'S ft LATE SPRING! All the more reason to bring your winter clothing in for Insured Summer Storage When the weather does get HOT. . . The Moths will be all set to feast. CALL US TODAY . . . Plattsmouth Cleaners PHONE 4193 FREE PICK-UP & DELIVERY or USE OUR CONVENIENT DRIVE-IN. 7th & CHICACO AVENUE Uriion 'Women-- Have Guest Day, Mark Music Week UNION (Special) The Union Woman's Club observed Music Week and Guest Day, May 2 at the Methodist Church. The day was beautiful and the attendance was very good. Mrs. Ruth Stuie, president of the club, opened the meeting with the Flag Salute and Club Collect. As the roll was called by the secretary, Mrs. Myrtle Christen sen. each member Introduced the guests she had invited to the meeting. A "thank you" note was read from Mrs. Eunice Balfour who is hosnitalized at this time. The union woman's uiuo win join the Liberty Extension Club for a "Tour," the date to be de cided later. Program Chairman, Mrs. Ruth Tcdd presented a group of music pupils or Mrs. umey oi the Nehawka Schools in a pro gram of saxaphone, trombone, clarinet, piano and vocal selec tions. In the group were Barbara Chandler, Ruth Miller, Thelma Ketelhut, Shirley Ross, Jackie Dodson, Suzanne Balfour, Sandra Stapert, Nancy Ehlers, Nancy Switzer, Connie Cook, Ann Nutzman, Gary Anderson, Neil Balfour, Bill Schlictemeier, Joyce Fornoff and Barbara Behrns. Refreshments were served from a lace covered tea table. Mrs. George Steine and Mrs. Clarence Beccard poured. Hostesses were Mrs. Earl Her man, Iva Mougey, Mrs. John Christensen, Mrs. Lee Faris and Mrs. Roddy. The Council of United Church Women held their May fellow shiD Tea Mav 5. at the Evan gelical United Brethren Church at Mynard. Mrs. Melvin Scha fer presided, substituting for Mrs. Wavne Hendrix, opening with a prayer and led in sing ing of well loved old nymns oi the church. Mrs. Roy Cole serv ed as organist. A vocal trio from the First Presbyterian Church of Platts mouth sang two numbers, "SDrine Is Here Again." and "Bless The Lord O, My Soul," with Mrs. George Jacobs as ac companist. Personnel of the trio Is Mrs. Edward Wehrbein. Mrs. Harold Edwards and Mrs. Don ald Miller. Mrs. John Parkening, Platts mouth, was leader of the re sponsive ritual service. She was assisted by Mrs. J. W. Taenzler, Mrs. James Chriswisser, Mrs. Jean Maxwell and Mrs. W. L. Heinrich. Mrs. Taenzler also read the closing Litany with re sponses given by the Four Voices. Mrs. Newton Sullivan, local Church Council president, in troduced Mrs. J. D. Evans of O maha, who spoke on the theme 'The Churches Free and Re sponsible." Mrs. Evans is Secre tary of Christian World Mis sions. She contrasted the man ner in which people now living in East Germany are allowed to worship with the freedom en joyed in America. She stressed the importance of the realiza tion that as a body of believers we need to join hands and work together in facing decisions vi tal to the Christian faith. She gave illustrations, of life in East Germany, with its puppet gov ernment controlling elections, schools and universities, youth organizations and other factors that go into everyday living. Mrs. Robert McLeod gave the offeratory prayer which was fol lowed by the benediction by Mrs. Schafer. A Fellowship hour and tea was held in the dining room of the church, with ladies of the church hostesses. Mrs. Art Wet enkamp poured. Eight churches answered roll call, with representatives in at tendance from United Presby terian and Christian churches of Murray, Christian, Presbyter ian, St. Paul's E & R and Meth odist churches of Plattsmouth and the Christ Lutheran, and Mynard EUB church . Eaton-Critser Wedding May 6 NEHAWKA (Special) Miss Marlene Kay Eaton, daughter of Mrs. John R. Eaton of Nehawka and Mr. Charles Milton Critser, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Crit ser of Weeping Water were mar ried May 6. The Reverend Ivan Kilpatrick, pastor of the Evangelical and United Brethren Church, of ficiated at the wedding service at six o'clock In the evening. Janice Kassube was musician. The bride was given in mar riage by her cousin, Dennis Dale. She chose a waltz length dress with three quarter length sleev es. The back of the dress opened Into a fan of ruffles. Her should er length veil fell from a cap style crown. She carried an ar rangement of carnations. Marion Eaton, cousin of the bride, of Nebraska City was matron of honor. She was gown ed in a pink dress, and carried a carnation bouquet. Junior bridesmaid was Dar lene Rae Eaton, sister of the Guests Here At Herman Maasen's Visitors at the home of Her man L. Maasen of this city over the past weekend were MSgt. and Mrs. William B. Mayle, Ron ald and Douglas from Lincoln. M-Sgt. Mayle graduated from the N.C.O. Academy at Barks dale A.F.B., Louisiana, May 6 and met his family here. On Sunday the families cele brated Douglas" 6th birthday: Sgt. Mayle's birthday and the Mayle's 14th wedding anniver sary with a dinner and a birth day cake. bride, also gowned in a pink dress. She carried carnations. Wilbur Meisinger of Weeping Water was best man. Tommy Kassube of Weeping Water, cou sin of the bridegroom, was groomsman. Mike Hoback, cou sin of the bride, ushered. A wedding reception was held at the home of the bride's mo ther in Nehawka. After a wedding trip to the Ozarks, the couple will live at 4311 Parker St., Omaha. Trlnce Souvanna Thouma, for mer Premier of Laos: "I should be the first to fight against communism taking over Laos, all we wish to do in Laos Is to live in peace ..." Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 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 Weeding Here A wedding ceremony was per formed Friday at the home of Judge J. H. Graves, uniting S. N. Wood of Brilliantine, Ohio, now in service at Lincoln Air Force Base, and Mrs. Dorothy Thelma Goeschel of Lincoln. Witnesses to the ceremony were Charles E. Downey Lincoln and Mrs. Doris M. Downey, Lincoln. TWIN SISTERS REACH 95 Greenbrier, Ark. Twin sisters who came to Arkansas shortly after the Civil War recently cele brated their 95th birthdays. Because of their age, Mrs. Emma Snow and Mrs. Alice Smith, both widows are not able to visit more than three or four times a year, but talk daily over the telephone. They were born in Humboldt, Tenn., and came to Faulkner country with their pioneer par- I ents in 1067. Mrs. Heinrich Installed WSCS President Here The Dorcas Circle was hostess to the Women's Society of Christian Service at the Metho dist Church Thursday. Mrs. Vernon Waterman pre sided over the business meet ing. Reports of various depart ments of the work showed a successful year. A pledge service and installa tion was conducted by Mrs. Howard Wiles, District vice president. Officers installed were presi dent, Mrs. Wm. Heinrich; vice president, Mrs. J. B. Cook; sec retary, Mrs. Edgar Glaze trea surer, Mrs. Howard Wiles; pro motion secretary, Mrs. A. L. Em bree. Secretaries of Lines of Work: Student, Mrs. Lowell McQuin; Youth, Mrs. Wayne Rodehorst; Children, Mrs. Russell Schalk; Spiritual Life, Mrs. Lee East ridge; Christian Social Rela tions, Mrs. L. J. Hutchinson; Lo cal Church Activities, Mrs. M. M. Muncie; Literature and Pub lications, Mrs. Fulton Harris; Supply, Mrs. L. B. Dalton; Mis sionary Education, Mrs. John Schreiner. Nominating committee was Mrs. Dale Philpot, Mrs. H. B. Perry, and Mrs. Chas. Christen sen. Chairmen of circles are Dor cas, Mrs. Karl Grosshans; Na omi, Mrs. Lee Eastridge; Glean ers, Mrs. Donald Grove. A gavel was given by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Evers and presented by Mrs. Schreiner, on behalf of the society, to Mrs. Heinrich to be used during her term. Mrs. Wiles presented an Eng lish Bible to Mrs. Waterman for her devotion to the work of Wo man's Society. The retired and newly install ed officers were honored with "corsages for missions." Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Don Cotner, 4018 No. 56th Ave., Phoenix, 31, Ariz., are parents of a 6 lbs., 5 oz. daughter, Janice Ann, born May 6. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Clarence .Cotner of this city, and Joseph Hadraba who makes his home in Phoe nix with the Cotner's. The couple has two daughters, Pam and Gerl. Helps with Registration Marilyn Hendricks of Platts mouth, a student at The Univer sity of Omaha, assisted in the registration of members of the Nebraska State Historical So ciety Spring Meeting, Sunday afternoori, in the Student Ac tivities Building at the Univer sity. 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