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THE. PLATTSMOUTH,' NEBRASKA SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAOE TWO Monday, November 13, 1961 District VFW, Auxiliary Meeting Held Here Sunday Plattsmouth Veterans of For ciyn Wars and their Auxiliary were hosts to members of the VFW District 6 meeting Sun day. The - ladies session was held at the Ealea hall with Mrs. Bes sie Meluney of Falls City, dis trict president, presiding. Mrs. Margaret Fitch, depart ment -Junior vice president was escorted In with the colors, and given the honors of a depart ment officer. Clara SiocKton, department cancer chairman, was Introduc ed and gave a report on cancer. Margaret Fitch also gave the community service report, of which, she is chairman. Miss Stockton, past district president, Installed RtUh Rex road, assistant musician of the district. Reports were given by district chairmen on rehabilitation, cancer, legislation hospital, Americanism, Essay, Civil Def ense, publicity, poppy, hospital, and membership. Mrs. . Fitch welcomed the group, as courtesy chairman for Mrs. Lucille McLean who was imi wymote CALENDAR 3 Monday, Nov. 13 Open house will be held in the junior-senior high school at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 13. Parents will meet first in the auditorium. The Jr.-Sr. PTA business meet ing will follow room visitation. Tuesday, Not. li Regular meeting of the Odd Fellows at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14 at the IOOF Hall. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Catholic Daughters of America will meet Tuesday, Nov. 14, in St. John's downtown hall 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14 WCTU will meet with Mrs. Lee Eastridge at 2 p.m., Tuesday Nov,;.14. Tuesday, Nov. 14' Knights Templar Practice for inspection at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 14. Oyster stew to follow practice. Tuesday, Nov. 14 Catholic Daughters of America wilL meet . Tuesday, Nov. 14, in St. -John's downtown hall 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 The Eagles Auxiliary will hold its regular meeting Thursday, NovTl6, at 8 p.m. at the Eagles Halt.'' Officers meeting is at 7:30. Thursday, Nov. 16 CHeaners Circle of the Meth odist Church will meet in the Mejnorlal Room Thursday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 M,- M. Degree at 7:30 p.m. at the Masonic Hall Thursday, Nov. 16. Thursday, Nov. 16 St Paul's Circle No. 3 will be hostesses at a coffee hour at the church at 2:30 Thursday, Nov. 16. -ir Friday, Nov. 17 Rdfck Creek District 6 will hold their: school program at the Lewiston Community Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17. Public Is invited. WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THE APPOINTMENT OF JEAN SCHROEDER Licensed TO ASSIST She Will Accept Appointments AFTER 6 P.M. DAILY and ALL DAY SATURDAY PHONE 9265 Parriott Beauty Shop Betty Schoemaker Put your prescription in qualified hands . . . Your registered pharmacist uses the skill born of many years of. exacting training in filling your prescription. He keeps abreast of pharmaceutical science in order always to meet your doctor's needs. CASS DRUG WALCREEN ACENCY DIAL 2189 4 absent, and presented gifts to the member coming the longest; distance, to the youngest mem ber and to one holding the of fice of president three years. Presidents of the Auxiliaries answered roll call with reports of activities conducted the past three months. The group voted to assess, 10 cents per member for district per capita tax. The Veterans conducted their meeting at the VFW Club with Edwin Poggemeyer, district commander from Nebraska City, conducting the business session. Jack Barnard, department community service chairman, urged all to report on commun ity service projects. Lloyd Fitch, department sur geon, was also in attendance, and spoke briefly. Department Chief of Staff John Hlnrichs of Lincoln was the official representative from the department and addressed the group. Meeting adjourned, and sup per was served by the Lepert Wolever Auxiliary with Mrs. Florence Davidson in charge. No date was set for the next meeting. Buddy Poppy r'?; Sale 'Success' Veterans of Foreign Wars here observed Veterans Day Saturday by conducting Buddy Poppy sales, that proved a complete success. Cub Scouts and the Junior girls unit assisted in this pro gram for rehabilitation disabled veterans and their families. Thanks to the community Is extended by Harold Dukes, com mander, and the president of the Auxiliary, Mrs. Wayne Dasher, for contributions. Prizes were awarded to Vlckl Satcher, Debbie Barnard, Joe Bryant and David Porter, for their outstanding contribution in the sales, of Buddy Poppies. Mrs. Jack Barnard is the Aux iliary Poppy Chairman. . Saturday night at the VFW Club was observed quietly with a dinner party honoring the birthdays of Mrs. Owen Willis and Rudy Stoll. , Dale, JBwsan, ,. pasl depart ment commander, was a speak er Friday at St. John's School. His topic in observance of Vet erans Day was "Bridging the Gap of Years." Open House at Eagle-Alvo School EAGLE (Special) The Eagle Alvo Schools Open House was observed Nov. 7 during Ameri can Education Week. A large crowd attended. They assembled in the auditorium for a short program on teaching in the schools. The welcome was given by John Ronhovde, president of the Board of Education. Students ushered their parents to their respective rooms. Refreshments were served. Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 Beautician IN OUR SHOP t Happy Birthday Club LEND ALE (Special) Mrs. Frank Wildrlck entertained the Happy Birthday Club Wednes day. Pinochle was played with Mrs. A. C. Oerdes winning high score and traveling, Mrs. George Urwin, second high and Mrs. Ralph WUdrock, consolation. Mrs. Ralph Wildrick sat in for Mrs. Tom Tennant who had laryngitis. Mrs. Frank Wildrlck served lunch. Club Members Enj oy Luncheon Falrvlew Club members met for a one o'clock luncheon Nov. 9 at the home of Mrs. Oliver Melslnger and Mrs. Jake Trltsch with 17 members and one visitor, Mrs. Harry Glazebrook, present. Mrs. Glen Kraeger and Mrs. Enno Ahrens had charge of the lesson "Quick and Easy Meals" and served several delicious dishes at this time. After the luncheon a short business meeting was held and the flag salute given by club members. Mrs. Eugene Melslnger gave two readings entitled "Bless ings" and "Your Neighbors." The president. Mrs. John Terryberry, announced that 26 boxes and plates of homemade cookies and candies had been sent to "shut ins" and rest homes in the community. Mrs. Oliver Meisinger led the group m singing. , Mrs. Enno Ahrens and Mrs. Glen Kraeger gave a final report on their lesson which was fol lowed by the lesson "Eat a Good Breakfast" given by Mrs. A Lentz. December meeting will be a Christmas party and gift ex change Dec. 7 at the home of Mrs. Ben Speck. At the close of the afternoon a lunch of cookies, tea and coffee was served by the hostesses Mrs. A. Lentz, Mrs. Jake Trltsch and Mrs. Oliver Meisinger. Holy Trinity Guild Donates Clothing NEHAWKA (Special) Mem bers of the Holy Trinity Guild were asked to bring clothing for needy European families Tues day when they met with Mrs. Merle Meyer. The Thanksgiving clothing drive is observed in all Catholic churches of the Nation. Father E. C. McFadden spoke on the Early History of the Ca tholic Church. ' Mrs. Merle Meyer, president, read the message of the Nation al president, Mrs. Elizabeth Zepf. She appointed the following committees: purchase gifts for the children for the Christmas party. Mmes. Richard Meyer, and Carrol Meyer kitchen com mittee for the party. Mmes. Tony Wlrth, Merle Meyer, Leo Sch'ram and F. O. Sand; bake sale to be held Nov. 18 at the hall in Avoca, Mmes. Robert Duncan, Merle Meyer, Lewis Royal and Norbert Johnson; lunch for Pat Kreifel dairy sale, Mmes. Leonard Sch relter, Emll Lutz, Allen Burr, Merle Meyer and Ralph Meyer The Dec. 5 meeting is with Mrs. Ralph Meyer. Film Shown At CYF Meeting Sunday night at 6:30 the CYF met at the Christian Church. Rev. Taenzler showed a film "A Christian and His Life." Mary Ann Dlngman read scripture and had devotions, "Life's Most Exacting Chal lenge." The group discussed the ba zaar which will be Wednesday and also decided to have a candy booth. Each member is to make some candy for the sale. Money from the candy sale will go in the Youth's Treasury. Mary Ann Dlngman, news reporter. Promenaders Seven squares were present at the Friday evening dance of the Plattsmouth Promenaders in cluding seven couples from the group now taking lessons. Guest couples were Lee and Joyce Jelken, Al and Katie Steln ner, Bill and Pat Anderson, and Bob and Rita Frankum, all of Omaha. Class members attend ing were Glen and Clarabelle Eaton, Don and Merna Eisen barth, Irvin and Mary Schroe der, Henry and Sophia Vinduska, Clarence Williams and Donna Harder. Host couples for the evening were Charles and Helen Martin and Carl and Delphine Glup. The next regular meeting will be Friday, Nov. 17 with Don and Meredith Groves and Harold and Lois Gatewood in charge of serv ing. Presbyterian Mission MURRAY (Special) The Presbyterian Mission met Wed nesday afternoon at the church. President Mrs. Dale Topliff presided. Rev. Joe Barr gave the devo tional. Elfie Lloyd gave the les son. Mrs. Esther Kindle and Mrs. Myrtle Kindle were hostesses. I. y 1 $- r "V ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Pollard of Nehawka an nounce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daugh ter, Marilyn, to Don L. Uhe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur the of Plattsmouth. A December wedding is planned. Sunbonnet Members At Harper Home Sunbonnet ' Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. E. M. Harp er Thursday afternoon. President Mrs. Ray Fahrlander opened the meeting with all praying "The Lord's Prayer". Rtoll call was answered by eleven members with a poem in Thankfulness or about Thanks giving. During the business meeting plans were made for the Christ mas Party and covered dish din ner, which will bekat the home of Mrs. Roy Clark. Members of the Birthday Club will Join the garden club for this meeting. Mrs. Harper had the lesson and led in a round table dis cussion on mums and their care. Social hour followed: games were played; prizes going to Mrs. Earl Shanholtz, Mrs. Max Bow man and ,Mrs Earl Pay ton. t; I The hostess served lunch. ' Happy Hearts 4-H EAGLE (Special) The "Happy Hearts" 4-H Club mem bers met at the home of Clinola Westlake with 17 members and seven visitors present. The members received their manuals for the coming year. The year book committee gave a report. Members on the commit tee were Janice Doran, Jeannine Muenchau, Clinola Westlake. Susie Leaver, Merna Robertson and Helen Westlake. The consti tution and by-laws were pre sented and accepted by the club members. Names were drawn for the Christmas Party, In December. The members decided the gift exchange should be 60 cents per gift. The mothers and visitors will have a grab-bag at the party. ' The club played games and sang songs. The hostess served a lunch. Next meeting will be at Helen Westlake's home Nov. 16. Clin ola Westlake, reporter. Murray CYF MURRAY (Special) The Mur ray CYF rnet at a 7:30 meeting with 17 present. The group dis cussed the movie. 'Question 7" which they had seen Oct. 27. The worship was given by Jim Gruber. The group decided to pick up corn Nov. 24 as a money- rais ing project. Dana Hoschar re porter. O-Kl-ZU The O-KI-ZU Camp Fire Girls held meetings Nov. 2 and 9, the president presiding. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports. The girls saluted the flag. New business the' 2nd was making notebook covers; the 9th, practicing for the play presented at the Dad-Daughter party. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hild are parents of a daughter, Christine Jean, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, born Sunday at .Clarkson . Hospital, Omaha. She Is the couple's first child. Mrs. Hild is the former Jean Porter of Plattsmouth. Grandparents are Mrs. Leota Porter and Mr. and Mrs. Verner Hild of Plattsmouth. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Kyle Stapleton of LaPlatto, Mrs. N. F. Hennings of Louisville and Mrs. P. A. Hild, Plattsmouth. i ' t Nutzman Reunion Held at Bertrand AVOCA (Special) The 16th Nutzman reunion was held at the Odd Fellows Hall in Bertrand with 89 present. Omar Nutzman, Bertrand, opened the meeting with prayer Miriam High Fastenau read sev eral poems. A piano duet was played by Connie Dannehl and Diane Thompson. . Opening the business meeting was Ronald Rehnberg, president Vice president was James Ehlers and secretary, Mrs. Anna Meyer. Election of officers for 1962 was as follows: Mrs. Edith Mase man, Avoca, president; Mrs Clara Ost, Nehawka, vice pres ident; and Mrs. Alvina Nutzman, Syracuse, secretary. Three deaths, one marriage and eight births were reported. Cards were sent to the families of the deceased. 1 The oldest member present was Emma Roepke, 88, Bert rand, next oldest, Alf Nutzman both of Bertrand; youngest, Lize also of Bertrand; youngest, Lize of Joan High Stevans. Coming the farthest was Inez Nutzman, New York City. The Omar Nutzman families had perfect attendance. There were six present who had not missed a reunion and three who had missed one meet ing. It was voted to meet at Avoca the first Sunday of September, 1962. RLDS Women At Kreglo Home The Womens Department of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints held their Nov. meeting at the home of Mrs. Alan Kreglo. There were thir teen members present. The theme for the month. Is "Man Shall Not Live By Bread Alone." The devotions were lead by Eleanore Coolman, with all pres ent taking part In a "Response Reading" and each one testified as to what was their most out standing blessing of the past year. Maralyn Buffalow presented the lesson, "Common men and women who' could " be counted on." Plans were made to have a Christmas party at the Dec. meeting with grab bag gifts not to exceed fifty cents. ' - Dorothy VanAckern will be the December hostess. Methodist Youth Collects $70 IN UNICEF Drive The Junior High Methodist Youth Fellowship would like to thank everyone who contributed to the UNICEF drive Oct. 31. Ap proximately $70 was collected. After "Trick or Treating" the youth returned to the First Meth odist Church where they counted their "treats" of coins. Games were played, and re freshments were served. wsm -ltOllL',-lhD Nehawka Flower Club Sees Film NEHAWKA (SDeclaD A film. Scene Changers, was shown to the mpmhprs nf tho Nehawka Flower Club Wednesday evening at the home or Mrs. Emma mui zman. The different rooms of a home lllutrated the use of drapes and curtains to be used with certain coloring of the room. Mrs. Nut zman drew the lucky number and received a dress length of material donated by the com pany which loaned the film. Mrs. Fed Beatty was program chairman. ! Roll call was Thankful Thoughts. Mrs. Oren Pollard presided. Plans were made to purchase Christmas trees for Main Street to be placed in front of each bus iness. Committees were apponted for soliciting the co-operation of the merchants In decorating the trees, and for the Christmas din ner for the members and their families to be held at the Meth odist church Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. There will be a gift exchange. Nehawka MYF NEHAWKA (SepicaD The Methodist Youth Fellowship met at the church Sunday evening to install the following officers: Jackie Dodson, president; Bryce Ransen, vice presdent; Sandra Stapert, secretary; Julia John son, treasurer; Susan Balfour, reporter. They studied the lesson and had a religious discussion. After refreshments were serv ed by Jackie Dodson and Bryce Hansen games were played. The MYF will sponsor a pan cake supper in the church dining room Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets will be on sale at the door. Louisville Births Son Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sprague of Louisville are parents of a son born Nov. 6 at Immanuel Hospital, Omaha. Adam Wayne weighed seven pounds, seven and one-half ounces. Mrs. Sprague is the former Patty Gess of Louis ville. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gess of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sprague of Prattsburg, New York. Great grandmothers are Mrs. Maude Johnson of Louis ville and Mrs. Margaret StlcK ney of Prattsburg, New York. This is the Spragues' first child. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Urwin of San Pedro, Calif., are parents of a daughter born Nov. 7. She weighed eight pounds and has been named Janet Monica. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Don Urwin of Louisville and Mrs. Helen Stanek of Portland, Oregon. The.Urwins also have a son, Johnny,' 5. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Paul Burke of Clinton, Md., are the parents of a daughter born Nov. 2 at Provi dence Hospital, Washington, D. C. Sherri Lynn weighed eight pounds, two ounces. Mrs. Burke is the former Jeanne Tisdale of Washington, D. C. Mate rnal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Tisdale of Washington. D. C. Maternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stohlmann of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Tisdale of Bar bersville, Va. Daughter Rev. and Mrs. Donald Web ster of Ashland are the parents of a daughter born Nov. 3. She weighed six pounds, fourteen ounces and has been named Donna Jean. Rev. Webster was a former pastor of the Louisville Methodist Church. He left in July 1959. The Webster's have a son, Wesley, nine. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Keith Patton of Lincoln are parents of a daugh- ter born Nov. 3 at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lincoln. She weighed nine pounds, one and one-half ounces and has been named Julie Ann. Mrs. Patton is the former Dorothy Nannen of Weeping Water. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Heard of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patton of Weeping Water. Great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hohnroth of Nebras ka City. The Pattons have an other daughter, Cindy Sue, who visited with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Patton in Weeping Water while her mother was in the hospital. Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 Lutheran Ladies Coffee Hour At St. Paul's First Lutheran Ladies Guild held their monthly meeting Wednesday at the church. Slides were shown on the Liturgy. The drive for used clothing for the Lutheran World Relief ends Nov. 26. Mrs. Dorothy Behmer was ac cepted as a new member. Officers were nominated for the Dec. election. Roll call collection of dues and the "Lord's Prayer" closed the meeting. Hostesses for Nov. were Eldon na Forrest and Doris Hunting. Worthmans Attend OES Grand Meeting LOUISVILLE (Special) Dr and Mrs. Herbert Worthman are attendnig the International Gen eral Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star at Miami, Fla. They accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Merle Hale of Lincoln. Mrs, Worthman is Worthy Grand Ma tron for the state of Nebraska and Mr. Hale is Worthy Grand Patron. The Nebraska members are staying at the Fountainbleau Hotel and Mrs. Worthman Is an assembly page at the meeting. Dr. Herbert's son, Dr. John H. Worthman, an intern at the Methodist Hospital, Omaha, is taking over his father's duties while his parents are on vaca tion. Dr. John will complete his in tern work at Methodist this com ing summer and will join his father in Louisville then. This will make three generations of doctors in the Worthman family serving Louisville. Smiling Blue Birds Smiling Blue, Birds met at the leader's home Nov. 2 and 9. They practiced for the Dad Daughter program, discussed the candy sale beginning Nov. 15 and practiced selling candy. The girls have been learning new games. Hostesses for the meetings were Susan Lutz, Pamela Miller, and Faye Misenheimer. Renee Wilson, reporter. take a closer look! The diamond on the left is worth $100 more, But no one can price a diamond with the eye alone. That's why wise shoppers select a reliable jeweler before they choose their diamond. We have earned membership in the American Gem Society your assurance of our business integrity and knowledge of gemology. Come in today. You'll be more pleased with your diamond selection when you have the facts behind the price. And with all this, you pay no more. Groves Jewelry Plattsmouth, Nebr. IT'S LATER THAN YOU THINK! TIME TO HAVE YOUR WARDROBE DRY CLEANED FOR THANKSCIVINC AND LATER FOR CHRISTMAS! 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