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Hsaaow' "'" r - i ..OPEN HOUSE was held Sunday during a day above is a view of dedicatory events for First United Presby- two-story 44x88- terian Church which dedicated its new educa- began using the tional unit on south Chicago Avenue. Shown Eagle Octogenarians Feted on Birthdays EAGLE (Special) A surprise birthday dinner and party hon ored 'Mrs. A. H. Siekman, 83, Oct." 31. The party was planned by-Mrs. Arthur Adams, Mrs. Cassie Adams, Martha Dettmer and Mrs. Jesse Westlake and held at the latter's home. The ladles are all former neighbors and friends and have always continued their close re lationship, although three of the party have moved from the neighborhood. Harley Smith, 87, was honored on his birthday Nov. 2. His daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Kennedy and son Ecklie of Omaha and Mrs. Ann Shuett and daughter Carole, Omaha, came to spend Wednes day evening prior to his birthday here and wish him "happy birth day." Another visitor was Carl Stamm of Papillion. WE GIVE S & H rjJTTTTTT MA y r J JUII.il hl-IU r t N-O-T-l-C-E Fifty Years in Auction Business. '"T -1,1. Rex Young will feed and have entertainment at MURDOCK, NEBRASKA on Friday night, Nov. 10, at the School Auditorium. Will start serving promptly at 6:00 P.M. This is for his friends and their families '."' especially those he has sold for in Cass, Otoe, Sarpy and Saunders Counties. ' Two main entertainers, one from Nashville, Tennessee T ..: LEROY VAN DYKE The other, an Irishman from Creeley, Nebraska JOHNNIE RYAN also some local talent. Ellen Sack, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sack spent two days during Teacher's Con vention with Cindy . Rogers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Rogers. Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Farris were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Farris. Tuesday evening a party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis for their daughter, Mrs. Art Hellwig who was celebrating her birthday. Others attending were Art Hell wig, and daughter, and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Lewis. Mrs. Chatterton I hope you have enjoyed this afternoon as guest of the Superwomen's Club? Mr. Grimm I have, Indeed It reminds me so much of my camp in the woods. Out there the brooks babble, too. The right. vitamin program can offer you important extra protection against the thill, exposure, and stress of cold winter weather. Let us help you choose a personal program . . . based on your age, your activity, your individual habits and requirements. It's the cheapest form of health insurance von can buy. Come in today! VITAMINS GREEN STAMPS 1 1 1 -4 -J M DKUtiS W L II iffftlki of the Junior Dept. room in the foot building. The church school building Oct. 15. Cub Scout Pack 399 Gives Awards Activities during the summer were evidently very active for the Cubs of Pack 399. During the last pack meeting the Cub Master presented a total of 5Z awards to The Cubs: New Bob Cats are: Neil Rad- den, Carl Halth. Tom Aylor, Joe Bryant, Mike Simpson, George Martinson. Steve Teikotter, Ken neth Winters, and Kenneth Hen ry. Wolf Badge with Gold and Sil ver Arrow to David Freel, and Terry Barnes. Bear Badge with one Gold and two Silver Arrow to Todd Fin ney. Denner Stripe to Danny New burn, Ronnie Barnes. Assistant Denner to Danny Fauquet and Burton Hill. One Gold and two Silver Arrow and the one year pin to Kevin Farris. Bear Badge and one year pin to James McKnight. One year pin to Steve Staska and Joe Solomon. One year pin, one Gold and two Silver Arrow to Burton Hill. - Bear Badge, Gold and two Sil ver and one year pin to Larry Barnes. Bear Badge, Lion Badge 2 Gold, 2 Silver Arrow and one year pin to Ronnie Barnes. Bear Badge to Billie Behmer. Lion Barge, 2 Gold and two Silver Arrow to Lurie Love. Gold Arrow to Barry Jose. Next Pack meeting will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27, at-the High school gym. Parents attendance at the last pack meeting set an all time high. During the last committee meeting, it was agreed that the Cubs would make up 2,000 name plates to be given away during the Scout Exposition Nov. 17-18 in Omaha. These name plates consist of tooth picks glued to eether with a safety pin. With the use of alphabet macaroni, they will spell out such names as Pack 399, Plattsmouth ana prehaps on a few will do custom order jobs. New Books LOUISVILLE (Special) The following new books have been purchased and are on the shelves at the Louisville Library. Thev are "Teenage Treasury or our Science World" by Seon Manley and Gogo Lewis "Girls Book of Physical. Fitness" by Jean C. ' Vermes; "Pawnee, Blackfoot and Cheyenne" by Dee Brown: "Love Song of the Plains" by Marie Sandoz .and "Boys Book of Physical Fitness" by Jean C. Vermes. The Louisville Woman s Clud presented the book, "The Edge of Sadness" by Edwin O'Connor to the Library in memory of the late Mrs. J. T. McShane. Mrs. McGrew donated 18 books to the library. New books have been ordered and will soon be on the shelves for age groups ranging from four years through the teenage group. The past four months, 2,175 books were loaned out to read ers. Nehawka Extension Club NEHAWKA (Special) Mrs. L o n n i e Wood and Mrs. Jack Llndsev presented the Lesson, Quick And Easy Meals to mem bers of the Nehawka Extension Club Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Linasey. A farewell gift was presented to Mrs. Dick Johnson, who will move to Mnnnesota late in Nov ember. The Dec. 2 meeting will be a cooperative dinner at the home of Mrs. Roland Hogue with Mmes. Howard Heesch and Mer le Meyer co-hostesses. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SIX Monday, November 6, 1961 World Community Day Observed at Murray United Church Women of this Community participated in the nationwide observance of World Community Day, Nov. 3 at the Murray Christian Church. The meeting opened at 2 p.m. Mrs. James Chriswlsser was ' orgai.lst and accompanied the group singing, led by Rev. Victor Schwarz, pastor of the Murray Christian Church. Mrs. Newton Sullivan, presi dent of the local organization, presided at the meeting. Mrs. R.' A. Noell of the Murray Christian Church and chairman of Christian World Relations was introduced by Mrs. Sullivan. After Mrs. Noell read the scripture reading she then pre sented a dramatic program "That all may be Free to Know." Participants were readers, Mrs. Al Hansen of Christ Luth eran Church, Plattsmouth and Mrs. Howard Wiles of the First Methodist Church, Plattsmouth. Representing Central America was Mrs. Guy Wiles of the Pres byterian Church of Plattsmouth; Northern South America was represented by Mrs. Ralph Park ening of Christ Lutheran Church, Plattsmouth; West Coast Coun tries (Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Chile) was represented by Mrs. Roy Carey of the Platts mouth Christian Church. The Carribean Countries were represented by Mrs. C. L. Wiles of the Mynard EUB Church; Brazil by Mrs. John Carmack of St. Luke's Episcopal Church; River Platteau (Argentina, Uru guay Paraguay) by Mrs. Robert Wunderlich of Nehawka of the St. Luke's Church Plattsmouth. Representing the Organization of the American States (OAS) was Mrs. Larry Vallery of the Mynard EUB Church; Mrs. Carl Kraeger of the St. Paul's Church Weeping Water News Mrs. Edward Van Horn Phone 252-W Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stratton, Jack Rhodes and James and Ricky Stratton were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs. Kenneth Stratton and family. Mr. and, Mrs. Wayne Heddrj ana family or Greenwood Were Saturday lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Bates. Mr. and Mrs. Willis Lorensen and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Lorensen and family of Hum boldt. Mr. and Mrs. William Heebner enjoyed a drive the past Sun day and visited In the after noon with Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Westlake at Eagle. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Freeman were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Ed Freeman. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Chrlsten- sen were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Joyce and Jerry of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Cooper and Gary of Omaha were Sun day dinner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Coop er. Rolland also visited at the Clayton Cooper home. Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Cooper and family entertained at a birthday party on Saturday eve ning honoring Debbie on her eighth birthday. Mrs. Clifford Cooper, her grandmother, baked and decorated the birthday cake. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Cooper and Gary of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sack of Murray and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper. Mrs. Mary Thorns entertain ed at two tables of pinochle on Thursday afternoon with all the members present. Mrs. R. O. Baker won the high score and traveling prizes. Mrs. Vern Har ter won the low score prize. The ladles will meet November 9th with Mrs. Baker. Lee Roy and James Stratton were Thursday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Stratton. Mrs. Alan Spangler was a Fri day evening guest of Mrs. Clif ford Cooper. Friday morning guests were Mrs. Charles Spohr and three children and Mrs. Eugene Lorensen and Douglas. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Johnson, Keith and Kerry of Nehawka were Friday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Urwln and Alan. Mrs. Sylvia Kohnke of Stella spent Saturday night and Sunday at the Urwin home. Mrs. Homer Jameson accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Walter An derson to Denver, Colorado where she visited for two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Weddel and family and with her grand son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jameson at Boulder, Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. Ander son visited for ten days with Mr. and Mrs. William Mutter and family at Longmont, Colo rado. Mrs. Myrtle Racobs ac companied them as far as North of Plattsmouth represented the United Nations Educational sci entific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). . In the center of the stage was a lare man of North and South America. Ribbons from each country were fastened to the map and participants picked up the ribbons from the group of states she represented. Today's Challenge is to meet the mass thurst for knowledge existing among the people In South America and to help them to meet acute human needs in their own country the need for food and warmth; need for cloth ing and shelter and need for edu cation and love that all may have the necessities for. decent living. Mrs. Karl Og? sang a solo ac companied at the organ by Mrs. Milton Scott, both of the First Methodist Church, Plattsmouth. Mrs. Alice Perry of the Platts mouth Presbyterian Church, who has just recently returned from the .National Association of Church Women's Convention at Miami, Fla., was the main speaker. She gave a colorful talk about her trip and the conven tion. " . Mrs. Fred .Campbell of the Murray Christian Church in stalled Mrs. Milton Muncie, chairman of Christian World Missions, who will be In charge of World Day 'of Prayer next spring. There was quite a number of school bags dedicated and cloth ing and school supplies to be sent to South America. Rev. Schwarz dedicated the "gifts" the church women brought to this meeting. Rev. Schwarz gave the bene diction and all adjourned to the church parlws for coffee and cookies served by the Ladies of the Christian Church. Platte. Mrs. Jameson returned home by train. A Plunkett family reunion was held on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Fulton and boys of Ottuma, Iowa. Mr. and ' Mrs. Victor Plunkett, Jr. and Wendell, Alice Plunkett of Davenport, Iowa and Mrs. Mar vin Conger and Jordan spent Saturday together to celebrate the birthday of Alice, and en Joy a family gathering. The Plunkett, family and Mrs. Con ger and Jordan returned to their home Sunday evening.; Glen and Jerry Schultz' of Walton spent from Friday eve ning until Sunday evening with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Livingston. Joining them for Sunday dinner and supper were Mf. and Mrs. Don ald Schultz and son and Mrs. Sophie Schultz of College View. Mrs. Clayton Cooper and chil dren and Mrs. Clifford Cooper were in Omaha on Saturday where Mrs. Clifford Cooper went to the doctor. They called on Mrs. Rolland Cooper and Gary. Mrs. Clifford Cooper also visit ed with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Herman in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Urwin and Alan and Mrs. Sylvia Kohn ke of Stella were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Green of Louisville. Tom Jameson of Lincoln spent the weekend with his grandpar ents, Mr. and Mrs. Homer Jame son. He attends school in Lin coln. They took him back to Lincoln Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Buskirk of Wausa visited from Sunday until Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steinkamp. Mrs. Jane Stelnkamp spent Monday at the Steinkamp home to visit with their gueste. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Steinkamp and family of Louis ville called Tuesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Groesser and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Groesser and John and Mrs. Ethel Groesser were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Russell Overhclser at Papillion. Mr. and Mrs. Bell of Paplllon were also supper guest. Mr. and Mr. Harlon Stock at tended funeral services on Mon day afternoon for Marlon Stone of Lincoln at the Congregation al Church. Burial was at Ne hawka. Mr. and Mrs. George Shrader of Denver, Colorado and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Shrader of Nehawka were Thursday supper and eve ning guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Stock. Evening guests were Mr. ana Mrs. nennetn Wiles. IPaula Freeman spent from Wednesday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Holscher at Cook. Her grandparents brought her home Sunday afternoon and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Freeman and family. $h&&nwood Mrs. Frank Hurlbut Weekend guest of Miss Arlene Johnson was Miss lone Kepler of Lincoln. Mrs. John Johnson and the two girls were Saturday supper guests of Mrs. Ernest Isaacson of Lincoln and they attended the Kenneth Thomsen musical reci tal that evening. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson called on Mr. and Mrs. Sayles Thomsen Sunday evening. Mrs. A. J. Leadabrand and Jimmy left Wednesday for Pennyann, N. Y., to attend the funeral of her step father, Guy Landon. Last Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth O'Rourke were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Dixon of Pine Ridge, S. D., for mer residents of Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Grady and Mrs. Bill Rosencran and sons spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. John Gakemeier of Fari bault, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Comstock of Mitchell are visiting at the Mrs. Mildred Comstock home. Mrs. Mildred Comstock and sons and guests were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Bates of Lincoln. Mary Knolle of Lincoln spent Friday overnight and Saturday with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. L. c. Marvin. Sunday dinner and lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stradley were Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sullivan and family of Denton and Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Curtis of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Howard and family were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Finlay near Louisville. Mrs. Marvin Almquist of Ver don spent a couple of days vlsitr lng at the Wayne Howard home. Mrs. Jake Hammer and Mrs. Don Sacca were Friday morning callers on Mrs. Howard and her guest. Kathy Hammer spent Friday and Saturday with Reesa Almy, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hammer and family were Saturday supper guests at the Horace Almy home Lynn Sherman spent from Thussday to Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jewell and Mrs. Leon Sherman spent Satur day at the Jewell home. Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurlbut were Mr. and Mrs Everett Jardine and sons of Grand Island., ". Sunday dinner "guests of Mr. and Mrs. Turley Wall were Mr. and Mrs. James Wall and Connie of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Wall and family of Murdock. They were honoring Mrs. Turley Wall, James Wall and Frances Wall's birthdays. Mrs. Leonard Jewell and Ger ald spent Tuesday with Mrs. Grace Sherman of Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jewell and son were ' Sunday ' dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Leaver of Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. George Rouse and Lyle Comstock accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ken Carpenter to Blair Wednesday night where they attended the Blair-Ashland football game. " .- Monday afternoon caller on Mrs. LeRoy Haertel was Mrs. Boy Love and Friday afternoon callers were Mrs. Vernon Hall and Marilyn. Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 I CANDIES' These are the finest, freshest of candies creams, fruits, nuts, chewy centers in rich dark chocolate and smooth milk chocolate. A supply of fresh candies arrives weekly. Boxes from 75l ours exclusively from JJI.ili.lli-J-IM T U LI I I . WHERE YOU CET S Or WITH EVERY Eagles Auxiliary Members Meet, Plan Forthcomng Events Activities for the coming week marked the meeting of the Eaeles Auxiliary that was held Thursday night at the Eagles Hall. Business session was presided hv the madam president Hazel Lahoda. t Plans were completed for the rummage sale to be held at St. John's Hall Nov. 10-11. Hostesses for the entertain ment and refreshments of the Stagette party, to be held Nov 10 at the Eagles Hall, will be the past madam presidents. All members are urged to bring a prospective candidate, for the membership drive of the Eagles Auxiliary. Balloting was con ducted, and one candidate elect ed with initiation to be held at a later date, November 19 has been de signed as Cora Rigg Day at the Eagle Auxiliary in Omaha. Mrs. Rigg is the Grand Vice presi dent. Entertainment and program are on the agenda for that day. Announcement was received from the Board of Grand trustees the Grand Convention date has been set for Aug., 1062 at Pittsburgh, Pa. Nebraska placed 4th place in the nation in the membership program during August.. The state bowling tournament will be held at North Platte for 1962; more details to be an nounced w"hen schedules are completed. Auxiliary members were plea santly surprised when receiving the first edition of the local Eagle Auxiliary bulletin. This bulletin was of much interest to the members in pertaining to the activities of the coming events. Irene Smith, Honey Lou Cole and Arlene Kohout were instrumental in compiling the bulletin. Reports or chairman were heard, with Irene Smith, mem bership chairman, announcing that members contact elgible candidates, and present them auxiliary program that is being carried out by the auxiliary and would prove of much interest to any lady in the community.- Dorothy Hobbs, sick commit tee, reported assignments car ried out as required. Member ship del 1 n q u e n c y report was given by Dorothy Janacek. Entertainment to be held fol lowing the regular meeting on the 16th was announced by Helen Jordan. "Thank You" for the assist ance given by -the auxiliary to the Aerie at the family dinner party held recently was sent the auxiliary by ' Charlie Janacek and reported by Marge Willis. The luncheon project held at the Halloween dance was re ported to be favorably accepted by members and reported by the committee Alice Stander; plans are to continue with this pro ject. Fanne Hlckey and Mary Barnard will be in charge of the luncheon at the next social event and Dolores Frazer and Helen Jordan the following scheduled event. Dolores Frazer was appointed musician for the auxiliary. Ways and means chairman Til lie Strange, announced more coffee strips were needed, and urged the members to leave them In the box Installed at the club for this purpose. Dorothy Janacek, Trustee, re ported on the gift given the Grand Madam president, and also on the furniture to be pur I I I lr- I U UnUUol H CKtEN STAMPS PURCHASE chased for the lounge room; Elvira Lahoda to assist in this assignment. The trophy case recently pur- UiiaAC(i..hy Jtiacu auxiliary Is an added attraction m inc ciuo room. Trustees are to check the kitchen and authorized to pur chase equipment needed. Marge Willis expressed her appreciation to the members for condolences received by the loss of her brother. Meeting adjourned according to ritual, to reopen on Thurs day, Nov. 16, with officers meet ing preceding the regular meet ing. O-Ki-Hi O-Kl-Hi Camp Fire group held its Halloween party at the home of its leader, Mrs. Eujene H. Melsinger. Mrs. Al Hansen and Mrs. Bob Hirz took the girls out for the party after the football game Oct. 25. Refreshments were serv ed, games played and the girls listened to records and danced. They stayed 'for a slumber party supervised by Janice and Pat Melsinger. Betty Kay Mel singer was also, a guest. The girls aro e early and after breakfast hiked. Afterward, they helped prepare food for a weincr roast which ended the outing. Mrs. Fred Herre called for the girls and took them home. . Journal Want Ads Pay 8 to 10 Lb. Avg. 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