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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL TAOE TWO Monday, May 15, 1961 Riverview Club At Mrs. Toman's Kivcrvicw Club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. John S. To man with Mrs. II. L. Furlong, co-hostess. President Nell Sack opened the meeting with a poem, "Say It Now." The song A Patriot's Prayer, was sung by the group followed by the Lord's Prayer In unison. Koll call was answered by 14 members telling their favorite flower. A short business meeting was held. Mrs. Harold Hull, entertain ment leader conducted some quizes on flowers. The birthday song was sung for Mrs. John Lurkowski and Mrs. Georgia Creamer. Secret Pal gifts were handed out for those having either a birthday or an anniversary in the month of May. A plant ex change followed. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrms. Robert Rea with Mrs. C. E. Morris Jr. as co hostess, "June 8. Murray Flower Club With Mrs. Brubacker MURRAY (Special) The Murray Flower Club met at the home of Mrs. Gus Brubacker Tuesday afternoon, with 12 members present. The meeting was called to order by the president, and reg ular business was transacted. Part of the afternoon was spent in planting shrubs and flowers to beautify the City Park. An exchange of shrubs was held. Refreshments were served. Amu Cass Yheatre Plattsmouth, Nebr. Last Times Mon. & Tues., May 15-16 SUBSTITUTE ATTRACTION! YUL BRENNER MITZI GAYNOR IN Surprise Package A TERRIFIC COMEDY! Thurs., Fri., Sat., May 18-19-20 Jeffrey Hunter & Pat Crowley IN "Key Witness" See the slum shadows of a big city! Also Comedy & Cartoon. Mat. Sat. 2:30 Nights at 7:30 Coming Sun., Mon., Tues., May 21-22-23 Doris pay, Rex Harrison and John Gavin IN '.Midnight Lace" Schreiner S All the more your winter I CO 11 ? spr 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 Banquet For Coldenrod Members And Their Guests Members of the Goldenrod Study Club with their guests en Joyed a banquet at the Mynard EUB Church the evening of May 9th. Arrangements of Spring Flow ers decorated the dining room where the ladies of the EUB church served dinner. Mrs. Howard Wiles gave the opening prayer and led the sa lute to the flag. Mrs. Ogla Wiles presided and gave the Welcome and told of the Club Activities. A unique program was ar ranged by Mrs. Emerson Wiles and Mrs. Arthur Hild, chairmen of the committees. A song and tap dance duet was given by Carol Lockhart and Mike Troop and a song and tap b Marnee' Troop, accompanied by Mrs. Chester Wiles at the piano. ' The banquet programs were contained in an envelope, the size of a regular pattern and en titled "Pattern for Living." The envelope contained an instruc tion sheet, Material Required: Joy, love, peace, long suffering, gentleness, meekness and temp erance. Notions needed: Elasti city, vanity, sense of humor, in terfering of forbearance, lip zip per, back-bone stiffening. Meas urements: How wide is your understanding? How deep is your love? Mrs. Ralph Sullivan was the seamstress, who fitted the parts of thenattern together. Mrs. Everett Spangler of Omaha was the narrator. Mrs. Roy Cole was at the piano, and group singing was en joyed by all, closing with "God Bless America." Kitchen Shower for Mrs. Larry Stones MURRAY (Special) A kitch en shower was held Friday eve nign, May 12, at the home of Mrs. Leon Gansemer for Mrs. Larry Stones. Games were played with prizes going to Mrs. Terry Mc Bride, Mrs. Sheldon Smith, Mrs. Con Peters, and Mrs. R. A. Noell. The gifts were on a table cov ered with small umbrellas. A larger umbrella, decorated with daisies, butterflies and small lights was the centerpiece. " "Color scheme waiilif lavender and pink. Hostesses were Mrs. Harold Gregg and Mrs. Leon Gansemer. CAMP FIRE GIRLS May 4, the Netoppew Camp Fire group held a meeting at the home of their leader, Mrs. Young. During our business meeting we discussed overnight camp, which was held at Camp Harriet Harding May 5. Our leader presented us with Golden Jubilee pins which we had earned by adding three new members to our group. After the business meeting we made brooches for our Mother's Day gift. Rita Berlett furnished the treat. Jeanie Young, scribe. Subscribe to The Journal Now! 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. Rexdi Drug fl LATE reason to bring clothing in for Cullom Extension Club Has Meeting Cullom Extension Club held its May meeting at the home of Mrs. Stuart Meisinger, with Mrs. Hugo Meisinger as co-hostess. President Mrs. Leonard Stoehr opened the meeting with the flag salute and club creed. Fifteen members were present. A book is to be donated to the Public Library. Interesting reports were given on The Tea at Weeping Water, by Mrs. Gerold Keil, the Presi dent's meeting at Lincoln, by Mrs. Leonard Stoehr. It was voted to have a picnic, May 28th at the August Siemo neit home. The Legislative Chairman re ported on bills before the legis lature, and Mrs. John Holmes gave the safety report. The lessen, Musical Enchant ment, was given by Mrs. Marvin Petereit. This was followed by a Plant exchange. Next regular meeting is to be Sept. 14 with Mrs. Paul Staple ton, and Mrs. George Stander as co-hostess. Fairview Women At Mrs. Tritsch's Fifteen members of the Fair view Womens Club met May 11 at the home of Mrs. Maynard Tritsch with Mrs. Myrtle Tritsch and Carol Tritsch as hostesses. Meeting opened with the Flag Salute Mrs. Oliver Meisinger led the group in singing. The Safety chairman Mrs. Myrtle Tritsch reported on "ac cidental poisonings," especially as applies to children., Mrs. Louis Wagner acting as reading chairman read two poems." A picture not painted" and "There's no such thing as a bad boy." Mrs. John Terryberry gave a report of the "Spring Tea" held at Weeping Water May 2nd. We were presented a gift for being an honored club in 1960. Mrs. Jesse Adams gave the lesson. "Safe Guard your home from fire." Plans were made for a family picnic the first Sunday in Aug ust. Next meeting will be in Sept ember. Refreshments were serv ed by the hostesses. Union WSCS Guests Of Baptist Ladies UNION (Special) The Meth odist WSCS members were guests of the Baptist Missionary Socjety ladies at a Tea Wednes day afternoon at the Baptist Church. Mrs. David Bloomquist con ducted the devotions. Mrs. Bloomquist and Mrs. Danforth sang a duet. Mrs. Danfort of Shubert gave a missionary talk on Heritage and Horizons which told of the extensive work in "Christian Centers" by trained leaders. Refreshments were served. Lewiston Club Fetes Lulu Wolf Lewiston Social Circle Club met May 9 at the home of Lulu Wolf. May 10th was the hostess' birthday, and the club members took in cake and cookies at the meeting. Mrs. Robert Lewis baked the birthday cake. Meeting opened by the presi dent; members gave the Flag i Salute. Devotions were given by Clara Campbell. Plans were discussed for the i club picnic to be held June 25 at : the Lewiston Community Center ! with dinner at one o'clock, j Everyone is requested to bring his own dishes. After the close of the meeting, all members repeated the Lord's Prayer. The lesson on Music was given by Mrs. Pike and several songs were sung. Twelve members and four vis itors were present. Mrs. Greely Stones became a member of the club. Eshter Thompson, news reporter. Group Meets The Oki-ci-yi-pi held a meet ing at the home of their leader, Mrs. Norman Kellison. Roll call was answered by nine. The name of the club was chosen, and the group made Mother's Day gifts. Schreiner's Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c I 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 fcj J) .1.- Mr. and Mrs. Duane Gansemer Meyer-Gansemer Wedding May 6 of Manley Church WEEPING WATER (Special) The St. Patrick Church at Man ley was the setting for the 10 a.m. wedding May 6, ,of Ruth Ann Meyer, daughter ; of . Mrs. Paul Meyer of Manley and Duane Gansemer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clell . Gansemer of Ne hawka. The double ring cere mony was performed by Father Peter Gadient. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Robert Meyer of Plattsmouth, chose a gown of imported chantilly lace over Mrs. Metta Ray Honored On Her 90th Birthday Open house was held at the home of Metta Ray Sunday aft ernoon, May 7, in honor of her 90th birthday. Mrs. Ray received lovely gifts, cards and handkerchiefs. Friends and relatives from Grand Island, Creston, la., Nebraska City, Plattsmouth, Omaha and Murray remem bered her on her natal day. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren presented her with a lavendar orchid. Her granddaughter, Lela Thompson, baked and decorated a two-tier birthday cake. Lela Thompson also presented her with decor ated cupcakes. The birthday cakes, ice cream, coffee and punch were served at the open house cele bration. Mrs. Thompson was assisted in the serving by her daughters, Lela Thompson and Rose Marie Miller as well as her grand daughters, Karen Kay Miller and Gloria Jean Thompson of Omaha. Also assisting were Mrs. Ray Creamer, Margaret Moore and Mrs. Jessie Moritz. BLUEBIRD NEWS Columbian Bluebirds honored their Mothers at Tea May 10 at the home of Mrs. George Sarver, the group's leader. Each girl presented her moth er with a pink carnation and the group gave a puppet show to the story of "Cinderella." Refreshments were served by the hostess. Virginia Smock, re porter. Son Mr. and Mrs. Leo Scanlan are parents of an 8 pound 9 ounce son, John Patrick, born May 12 at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha. Mrs. Anna Scanlan of Manilla, la., is the paternal grandmoth er. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Hilger Grieson of Platte Center, Nebr. The couple has two other children Jeffery 5, and Kim, 4. Son Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cencich are the parents of a 5 pound son, Michael Allen, born May 14 at Offutt Air Force Base Hos pital. Grandparents are John R. Cencich of Center Line, Mich., and Mrs. Mary M. Marry of Chic ago, 111. Son Mr. and Mrs. Dick Livingston of Washington D. C. are parents of an 8. pound 11. ounce son, David, born May 9. The couple has two other children, Maurine 8 and Martin. 5. Mrs. Lillian Livingston of Plattsmouth is the paternal grandmother, and Mr. and Mrs. John Bajeck of this city are the paternal great cranrtpn rents. Dr. and Mrs. Cal vin Martin of Miami, P'la. are the maternal grandparents. - satin. Pearl centered flowerlets outlined the scoop neckline of the bodice smoothly molded over, satin. The sleeves were long and tapered to bridal points over the hands. The bouffant skirt of lace over satin flowed to floor length and swept in a chapel train. A Queen's crown of pearls and sequins held the four tiered scalloped and pearled veil of silk illusion. Kathleen Campbell of South Bend was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Judy Sheehan and Helen Mather of Weeping Water and Sharon Gansemer of Nehawka. The maid of honor and the bridesmaids wore identical dresses of orchid with a scoop neckline and a pleated skirt of street length with a wide cura berbund. Alfred Gansemer of Nehawka, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Groomsmen were Thomas Meyer of Manley, Ron p.ld Gansemer and Howard Gan semer of Nehawka. Terry Meyer of Manley, Alvin Turner of Louisville and Ned Snyder of Nehawka seated the guests. Altar boys were Russell Keplinger, Everett Haines, Leo Stander and Larry Sheehan. Vickie and Susan Meyer of Plattsmouth were the flower girls. Mrs. Russell Campbell and Mrs. Linus Massoth sang and were accompanied by Mrs. Regi nald Colbert, orgar'.st. The bride's mother wore a pale blue dress with white acces sories. The bridegroom's mother chose a black dress with white accessories. Both mothers wore a corsage of white carnations. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the Parish Hall. Mrs. William A. Zoz of Mur dock was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Howard Gansemer of Nehawka Cut the cake and Mrs. Alvin Turner of Nehawka served the cake. Mrs. Donald Hespen of Plattsmouth served the coffee. Mrs. Robert Meyer of Platts mouth poured the punch. After a short wedding trip the couple will make their home on a farm east of Louisville. of diamond value MEMBFR AMERICAN OEM SOCIETY These four C's determine diamond value Color, Cutting, Clarity and Carat-weight. But at our store there is a "C" that is most important of all: Confidence. Make your jewelry purchase here, confident that our expert evaluation and friendly, frank advice will assure you a life time of pride in your purchase. One. more uskiuance. of. your t satisfaction is our membership in the Amlkican Glm Socin v. GROVE'S JEWELRY Portsmouth 505 Main Phone 2128 Qm CALENDAR Monday, May 15 Bud of Promise of Rebekah Lodge will meet at 8 p.m. at the IOOF Hall. Monday, May 15 Plattsmouth Garden Club will meet with Mrs. Lee Eastrldge at 2 p.m. Roll call will be the flower alphabet. Tuesday, May 16 Plattsmouth Country Club wives will meet at the home of Mrs. L. A. Amato at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Tuesday, May 16 Mark and Past Master De grees. RAM No. 3, Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 Fontenelle Chapter -of the Daughters of American Revolu tion will meet with Mrs. Fred Vincent at 7:30 pjn. Tuesday, May 16 WCTU meeting at the First Methodist Church in the Mem orial Room at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 Membership Dinner of the Eagles Auxiliary Serving at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 Oakleaf Extension Club meets with Mrs. Wayne Dasher at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 18 Eagles Auxiliary will meet at 8 p.m. Thursday. Officers meet at 7:30. Thursday, May 18 Gleaners Circle will meet in the Memorial Room, of the Meth odist Church at 8 p.m. Secret pals will be revealed;-' Thursday, May 18 F. C. Degree at Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 19 Chapter F PEO will meet at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. J. A. Capwell, preceded by a dessert at 1:30. PAROLED AT 84 Lansing, Mich. An 84-year-old woman will get her wish to die a free woman after serving 28 years in nrison for the noi- soning of her husband. Gov. John B. Swainson com muted the life sentence of Mrs. Elizabeth Ziolkowski, to 90 years. This made her immedi ately eligible for narolp hpraiise of time off for good behavior. gj K STIBAL VARIETY jjjj EVERYTHING GOES SEE THURSDAY'S JOURNAL FOR FURTHER DETAILS Auxiliary Unit Of Eagle Meets EAGLE The American Le gion Auxiliary met at the home of Bertha Smith for the regular monthly meeting. Florence Trumble was co-hostess; 13 members answered roll call. The Eagle Unit received a merit citation for an "Excellent" rating for their year's work. Attending the Cass County Convention of the Auxiliary at Louisville were Nora Ketelhut, Nina Frohlich, Hazel Porter, Mildred Trumble and Evelyn Ransford, Cass County president, who conducted the meeting. At the close of the meeting a lunch was served by the hostess es. Next meeting will be June 5 at the home of Mildred Trumble with Clara Peterson as co-hostess. There will also be election of officers. Bertha Smith drew the door prize. Murray Homemakers MURRAY (Special) The Murray Homemfkers Club met Thursday, in h Christian Church basement. The meeting was called to order by President Vickie Fitz patrick with all members re peating the Pledge of Allegiance. Eight members answered roll call. There was one guest, Mrs. Richard Sack. Group singing was led by Mrs. Lois Minford. The minutes were read and approved. Mrs. Fitzpatrick gave a report on her day in Lincoln as guest of the Women's Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Shirley Nickels gave the les son on Vacations in Nebraska. Lunch was served. Journal Want Ads Pay Ambulance 4 111 FUnCRAL H0IT1 DAC Meeting at Bellevue May 21 The Daughters of the Ameri can Colonists in Nebraska, Mar lln Rutt Chapter, Bellevue', will have its quarterly meeting May 21, at a 1 p.m., a dinner meeting. Mrs. Dale R. 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