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Christian Fellowship WEEPINO WATER (Special) The general mcetii ? of the Christ Urn Women's Fellowship was held on Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. Charles Freeman, vice president, opened the meeting Willi the thought: "Kind Hearts, Kinds Deeds, Kind Thoughts." Roll call was answered by giv ing a Bible verse. Mrs. Ralph Hyde presented the worship and the missionary ic-son. Her topic wa.s "The Greatest is Love." The Junior Circle will meet in September with Mrs. William Klemme and the Senior Circle with Mrs. Mabel Breckenridge. Mrs. John Rieke and Mrs. Leon Bond were hostesses for the meeting. Mrs. Robert Bruce, Tom and Ann were guests for lunch. l. -Tj r w 2 PIONEER THEATRE NEBRASKA CITY ONE WEEK OPENS AUG. 24 All Children Occupying A Seat Must Buy A Ticket MBvloy "" Hyiey Trail Drive-In NEBRASKA CITY Fri. & Sat., Aiifr. 25-2G 'IMS'! Starring ROD TAYLOR M YOUNG YYETIE S8AS7L'J CA30F TOM CfLMORE ALSO Sun., Mon Tues., Aug. 27-28-29 rC i cui;j KI'IRY FGJ'DA JAMES CAONFY VHIAM TOWiiL yJACX tf.W.'.Oii ft Wed. & Thurs., Aug. 30-31 TONY CURTIS rat race : V , I L-technicolor ! II'MBUIMI. . Ill I ! J I 'WAGON Hi MOUNTS ON FLARE OR EARSE EOXES 7 CHANNELS RFOR EXTRA P VSTXENGTH Wr5 1 , n-::-: AXWrSL sea ,' - , ''kV? OeL COUPLE f , iU'A JSSuvvs Time, ( CHROMED IMJS lif IMPLEMENT C0- h'' Plattsmouth. Nebraska t ill II it I ; i , JUMl ; (ilenn Pedersen Glenn Pedersen Assisted with 'Witness' Assembly OMAHA Glenn F. Peder sen Jr. of Plattsmouth assisted in preparations for the "United Worshipers District Assembly" of Jehovah's Witnesses at the Civic Auditorium in Omaha, Aug. 15-20. Pedersen assisted in the sign painting department. "There sure are a lot of signs to paint for a convention of 10,000 dele gates," he said. "Little signs, big signs, some in black and white, others in color, many used at the auditorium Itself, others used to advertise the con vention to the public." The purpose of the gathering, according to Pedersen, was "to promote unity among worshipers of God at a time when mater ialism and godlessness are bringing chaos to the earth." "Highlight of the convention," Pedersen said, "was the public address entitled 'When All Na tions Unite Under God's King dom' by Nathan H. Knorr, presi dent of the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York. Although graduating from Plattsmouth High School in 19G0, Pedersen has been active as one of Jehovah's Witnesses for many years. He attended conventions of Jehovah's Wit nesses and assisted in their oper ation in the past, including the one at Yankee Stadium, New York City, in 1958, which at tracted over a quarter of a mil lion delegates from all over the world. Pedersen, along with another young minister of Jehovah's Witnesses, operates a printing company in Omaha, where they do job printing in addition to their ministerial work with the Plattsmouth Congregation. Nehawka WSCS NEHAWKA (Special) The Nehawka WSCS met at the Methodist Church Aug. 16, Mrs. George Sheldon presiding. Mrs. Ona Kunkel gave the de votions. Mrs. Elmer Stoll gave the pro gram, "The World Federation of Methodist Women." The main topic was the need of neighbor ly love in an agitated world. The women of the Methodist Federation are meeting in Oslo, Norway. The new yearbooks were pass ed out. The reception for the minister and teachers will be held on Sept. 6. Mrs. Visa Brown was a guest at the meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Emma Nutzman, Mrs. Frank Lemon and Mrs. Glen Rutledge. Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 5-TON CAPACITY Lift S6" - tttsilv duniD all Y7 f-optiiar 1C and 12' flaro Y rtnii httffle boxes. Quick ulinfl !" rullnrlop with Id" strike and 1 W herd chromed shaft. Designed for royyh, tough, service and ife. BIG BUTCH wagon rs and BIG BUTCH uxe boxes punched for BIG BUTCH Hoists Labor, Money! STANDER 1 T7SS u HOIST$HAS I . IKS' FULL THE FIRST METHODIST CHURCH Plattsmouth, Nebraska Milton E. Scott, pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Church school. 10 a.m. Morning worship. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. MYF Fellowship. Thursday: WSCS. 7:30 p.m. Official Board meet ing. There will be an ice cream so clal Saturday, the 26th, on the church lawn. Serving will begin at 4:30 p.m. This being spon sored by the Gleaners Circle, 1MMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH The Rev. T. II. Vogel, Pastor Louisville, Nebraska Friday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor's Class. Sunday : 9 a.m. Sunday school. 10 a.m. Worship Service. Group announcement for Holy Communion after service. 8 p.m. Mass Choir sacred Con cert. Tuesday: 7:30 p.m. Pastor's Class. ST. PAUL LUTHERAN CHURCH Weeping Water, Nebraska 2 blocks S. of High School The Rev. T. H. Vogel, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship Service. Group announcement for Holy Communion after service. 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. FIRST LUTHERAN CHURCH 1025 Ave. D Plattsmouth Charles D. Nenow Pastor Thursday: 7:30 p.m. Sunday School Teachers meeting. Friday: 7:30 p.m. Adult Instruction class. Sunday : 9 a.m. Worship Service. 10:15 a.m. Sunday school and Junior Bible class. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Adult Bible class. ST. PAUL'S EVANGELICAL AND REFORMED CHURCH G. E. Seybold. Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Church service (fin al early service of the summer). 9:30 a.m. Sunday school. Elmwood Churches ELMWOOD (Special) Elm wood church notes: METHODIST The music special was a violin number by Susanne Cook of Alvo. It was titled "Serenade by Schubert." As pastor Hansen was still on vacation, Rev. F. C. E. Ebinger preached the sermon. EVANGELICAL UNITED BRE THREN Special music was "The Lord has Done Great Things for Us" sung by the Jr. choir. The missionary meeting was held Wednesday, the lesson was on Africa. A playlet was put on by Mrs. Jockens, Mrs. H. Beckemeier, Minnie Kunz and Eida Lenz. Mrs. Ebinger and Mrs. D. Fleischman gave reports on the Milford convention. The Sunday School picnic was held at the park Sunday, Aug. 20. CHRISTIAN Rev. Bavis re turned from his vacation so was in the pulpit Sunday. The men of the church were expecting to begin painting the church Mon day. CATHOLIC The Youth Club went to the Sidney, Iowa rodeo Sunday afternoon as an outing. New Vehicle Titles The following new vehicles were titled recently by the of fice of County Clerk here (own er, dealer, make) : Henry P. or Helen Smith, Sam ple Hart Mtrs., Ford Truck; Dale P. or Lola Mae Nielsen, Noble Mtrs. Co., Ford; William L. or Pearl M. Gilbert, Novak Auto. Co., Buick; Billy J. or Jean Brown, Novak Auto. Co., Buick; Vernan T. or Mildred M. Am, Cass Co. Mtrs. Co., Chevrolet; Allen T. or Cynthia S. Harvey, Rubin Auto. Co., Ford Falcon; Roy Bridenstine, Jacobson Mtr. Co., Plymouth; Albert or Bessie Warga, Cass Co. Mtr. Co., Chev rolet. James K. or Juanita H. Hope III, Rosen-Novak Auto. Co., Chevrolet; John L. Mutchie, Sapp Bros. Ford Sis., Ford Pick-Up; Dean or Helen Brack, O'Shea Rogers Mtr. Co., Ford Pick-Up; Clarence or Marie Engelke mier, Rubin Auto. Co., Ford; Curtis R. or Nancy Piper, Rubin Auto. Co., Ford Falcon; Paul E. Fauquet, A. C. Nelson Auto. Sales, Rambler; Reinhold or Hel ga Ortlieb, O'Shea Rogers Mtr., Ford Falcon; Claude E. or Inge borg M. Eller, Cass Co. Mtr. Co., Chev. Corvair; Francis M. or Ethel R. McCrory, Palmyra Auto' Co., Ford. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 6 St. & 2nd Ave. Sunday: 11 a.m. Sunday School. 11 a.m. Church service. The public Is welcome. Significance for today of the healing theology of Christ Jesus will be explained at Christian Science services Sunday. Scriptural readings in the Lesson-Sermon entitled "Christ Jesus" will include this verse from Matthew (9): "And Jesus went about all the cities and vil lages, teaching In their syna gogues, and preaching the gos nel of the kinedom. and healing every sickness and every dis ease among the people." CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH A. B. Lentz, Pastor On the Plattsmouth & Louisville Road Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School. 10:30 a.m. Services. Wednesday: 2 p.m. The Ladies Aid Society will meet in the church parlors. Mrs. August Siiemoneit and Mrs. Fred Wehrbein will be hostesses. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN CHURCH Eagle, Nebraska E. H. Prange Pastor Sunday: 9 a.m. Sunday school and Bible class. 10 a.m. Congregational wor ship. 7:45 p.m. Walther League meeting. UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH EBENEZER EVANGELICAL Murdock, Nebraska Sunday: 9:30 a.m. Morning worship. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. 7:30 p.m. Fellowship hour 8:15 p.m. Evening Worship. REORGANIZED CHURCn OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Elwin Coolman, Pastor Library Auditorium Sunday: 8:45 a.m. Church school. 10 a.m. Church service. 7:30 p.m. Vacation Church School Achievement Program. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 7th and 2nd Ave. Robert O. McLeod, Pastor Sunday: 8:30 a.m. Worship service. 9:45 a.m. Church School. Tuesday: 8 p.m. Christian Education Committee. Wednesday: 7:30 p.m. Sr. Hi. Youth Fel lowship. Girl Scouts of Nehawka Meet NEHAWKA (Special) The Nehawka Girl Scouts and their mothers rnet Aug. 16 at the Auditorium. Posters were displayed that the Scouts had made pertaining to the badges that the girls were working on. Sylvia O'Conner re ceived first prize for her poster cn Agriculture; Julia Mitchell second for Trees; and Marcia Ryherd third for Mammals. Three girls received perfect attendance awards, Joiene Mey er, Sylvia O'Conner and Barbara Mayfield. Mrs. Arthur Johnson, leader, and Mrs. Fred Wessel, assistant leader, have resigned. A discus sion was held on whether to continue Scouting in Nehawka. It was decided to do so if some one would take over as leader. Anyone wishing this position may contact Mrs. Johnson or Mrs. Wessel. The completing of the year's work was discussed and also the badges on which the girls were working. Modern Mothers Picnic Aug. 27 ELMWOOD (Special) The Modern Mothers Club met at the home of Frances Pratt with 16 members present. It was decided to hold the an nual picnic at noon, Aug. 27 at the Elmwood Park. Martha Ann Bornemeier re ported that Mr. Geyer will build the fireplace for the park. Joyce Clark reported that a round $20 was derived from the watermelon feed, pending pay ment of all bills. The program consisted of dis cussion of various problems sub mitted by the members. The September meeting will be at the Christian Church with members bring their favorite dishes. The hostess served lunch. Cleaners Circle Meets at Fitch Home Gleaners Circle of the Meth odist Church met at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Fitch Aug. 17 at 8 p.m. There were 15 members and four guests present. The meeting was opened with a prayer by the chairman, Mrs. Donald Grove. The lesson was presented by Mrs. L. J. Hutchinson assisted by Mrs. Karl Ogg, Mrs. Wayne Rodehorst and Mrs. Lowell Mc Quin. The lesson was In skit fGrm telling of the World Fed eration of Methodist Women meeting in Oslo, Norway this month. Mrs. Wayne Rodehorst told of the week she and Mr. Rodehorst spent this summer as sponsors at Camp Fontanelle. She de scribed camp activities and told of the Buffalo barbeque to be held at the camp on September 24 to give everyone an oppor tunity to become acquainted with the camp. Mrs. Hutchinson announced Oscar Mussman will be the speaker at the WSWS meeting on Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. Plans were made for an ice cream social to be held Aug. 26 on the church lawn. Program chairman, Mrs. John Schreiner, conducted several games. Mrs. Darlene Reed and Mrs. Delmont Heedum were the prize winners. Refreshments were served by the hostesses Mrs. Lloyd Fitch, Mrs. Cecil McKnight and Mrs. A. C. McLean. Eagle Methodist Church Notes EAGLE (Special) Lynn Lee conducted worship services Sun day and introduced two Eagle graduates and former Eagle residents who are Methodist ministers Rev. Dean Lanning of New Jersey and Rev. William Doran of Hebron. who worship ped here Sunday with their families. A quartet of Jerry, Ronald, Beverly and Marcia Ronhovde sang, with Mrs. John Fischer as organ accompanist. Mr. Lee is a former pastor at Hebron. Obituary Cora Eddy Griffin Cora Eddv. daughter of John and Alcy Eddy, was born Nov. 5n 1R7R. in Brown County. In diana. While a small girl, she moved with her parents to Kan sas for a year, then to Polk County, Missouri, where she grew to womanhood. Dec. 22. 1892. she was married to Elijah M. Griffin of that com- mimit.v. Thev had six children. They first made their home on a farm near Aldridse. Mo. Alter a few years they moved into a nearby town. Fairpiay. In 1918, they moved to Ne hawka, three years later coming to Plattsmouth. Mr. Griffin died May 19, 1937. For only a few months, Mrs. Griffin kept her home and then moved in with her daughter and son-in-law, George Winscot. She visited often in the homes of her other children but always called this home. She had been in poor health for several years but failed more noticeable the past year. She entered a hospital in Omaha for a thorough physical checkup July 18. After 10 days she returned home where she was confined to her bed most of the time. She died Aug. 17 at 84. Preceding her in death were her husband and a son who died in infancy. Survivors are three sons, Hor ace of Union, and Alfred, and Arley both of California; two daughters, Mrs. Jessie Moore of Miller, Mo., and Mrs. Francis Winscot of Plattsmouth; eight grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great o-randfhilHrpn twn hrnt.hprs C C. Eddy of Ot'tumwa, Iowa, and John Eddy of Rising Star, Tex.; three sisters, Mrs. Will Slagle of Whittier, Calif., Mrs. Lester Griffin of Modesto, Calif., and Mrs. Harry Ives of Carthage. Mo. On the first Christmas after their wedding, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin were baptised and united with the Christian Church. Com ing to Plattsmouth, they trans ferred their membership to the local First Christian Church and were faithful members. Funeral was Saturday at First Christian Church with the Rev. J. W. Taenzler officiating. Bur ial was in Shady Grove Cem etery, Fairpiay, Mo. Mrs. Dale Jackson, Mrs. Ken neth Wright, Phyllis Carey and Mary Taenzler sang at the serv ices, accompanied by organist Betty Taenzler. SATTLER Funeral Home Dial 3123 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WFEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, August 24, 1961 Section B PAGE THREE EL1W0GD NEWS Ruth Monning Calendar: Lion's Club, Aug. 28; Eastern Star, Sept. 5. Mr. and Mrs. George Borne meier and their nephew, Ron ald Lindgren were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Noell, Roger and Gene for dinner Sunday. The occasion was in honor of their son Roger and Ronald Lindgren. Both boys are soon to leave for college on scholarships. Mrs. George Bornemeier at tended a shower for Ellen Stolz at Douglas, Methodist Church. Miss Stolz will soon marry Rue ben Luetchens, Murdock. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Whitham of Forest Park, 111., were weekend guests of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brockman. lie is an instructor in the Forest Park schools. Monday evening they were supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Gene Parsons in Lin coln. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Wilson of Lincoln were recent guests at the Everett Brockman home. Mary Theresa Hinterriter of Denver who had been visiting Mrs. Hubert Bishop left for home by plane last week. She is 9. Calling on old friends last Sunday afternoon were Mrs. Grace White of Palmyra and Mrs. Alta Quinn of Lincoln. Among those they called on were Ann Seiker, Nina James and Ruth Monning. Picnic supper guests last Sun day at the home of the Sid James' were their two sons and their families of Lincoln, Billy James family and Bob James and family. The oldest grandson starts to college this fall. Mrs. Gordon Brooks of Chap pel, Nebr. is spending a few days visiting her sister, Belle Coakley and brother, Herbert Hulfish. Her son brought her this far. Mrs. Virginia Norris of Alvo was a Monday afternoon caller at the home of Maude and Jes sie Creamer. They were former ly neighbors. A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Shrader Aug. 13. He weighed 8 pounds, 3V2 ounces and his name is Kurk Vann. 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Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bogenrief, Elmwood and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Moore of Weeping Water. Aug. 12, a shower was given for Miss E:ilen Stolz at the home of Mrs. Martha Vogt. She was assisted by her sisters, Edna Luetchens and Mrs. Herbert Oehlerklng. The bridegroom-to-be is Rueben Luetchens of Mur dock. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Bogenrief of Rochelle, N.J., spent 2 weeks at his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bogenrief's home. They were accompanied by the James Trolan family (her brother). There were five children in all. Mr. and Mrs. Verne Gibbs and daughter, Janet of Fort Worth, Tex., spent a week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Syd Moore. Sunday dinner guests at the Wm. Atchison's were Mr. and Mrs. John Dankleff and Rev. Bavis and Lennie. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carey of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Schomaker, Bruce and Bobby of Lincoln visited their parents, the E. M. Schomaker's on Sunday. Sunday dinner guests at the Louis Koutsky home were Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lenz and chil dren and Mrs. Eida Lenz. This was to honor the birthdays of Mrs. Orville Lenz and of Jackie Koutsky. Sunday guests at the Vernon Hill home were The Jim Hill family of Falls City. Recent visitors at the home of Maud and Jessie Creamer were a cousin, Mrs. Fern Young and daughter Betty of Lincoln, Miss Blanche Creamer of Lin coln, Fred Creamer of Waverly, The Arthur Riedesel family of Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Creamer and grandson Steven Churchil. Enjoying a fishing trip to gether were Mr. and Mrs. Ches ter Irons, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Oehlerking and Charles Finlay. They fished at Traver's Lake, NEW HOME FOR ONLY , " A Z.' ?V v ..? kv-i.. Umb 1 Jose BUILDERS & DEVELOPERS So. Dakota. Mrs. Brlce Quelhorst and dau ghters visited her mother, Mrs. Sumner and left Sunday taking her mother with her for a few days visit. Tliey all visited Mrs. Alfa Quelhorst of Murdock last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Olds of Stockton, Cal. called on the Otto Sieges. George Stovall of Portsmouth, Va. is spending some of his leave here with his mother, Mrs. Laura Stovall. He visits in Lin coln also. Dr. John Robb and family of Indianapolis, Indiana arrived Friday for a few days visit with Iiis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Flem ing Robb. They will leave for home Wednesday. Mrs. Marie Penterman of Washington, D.C. spent the weekend here at the home of her neice, Mrs. Lavina Backe meir and Karen. She visited Mr. and Mrs. Ed Miller on Monday. Jim Kraeger Is College Graduate Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kraeger and son Alan attended Com mencement Exercises at West mar College at LeMars, la., August 18th. The Kraeger's son, Jim, was among the graduating class. A reception for the graduates and their parents was held at the home of the College Presi dent, Dr. and Mrs. H. 11. Kalas. Journal want Ads Pay SEED LAWN NOW FRESH BULK BLUE GRASS SOILTONE All Purpose Fertilixer BUMPERO High Nitrogen SWATEK HDWE. 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