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) X HE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRAS PACK SIX Cleaners Circle with Mrs. L. J. Hutchinson Gleaners Circle of the Meth i ill' I Cdurch met at the home of Mrs I.. J. Hutchinson March 15 There were 1!) members and one I'ue.'it present. Mrs. Veinoii Waterman pre sented the lesson telling of the chain' hi" rolls of women around the Wolul. It was announced the rum mace .sale, set for April 4, has been indefinitely postponed. The Spring Seminar will be held April 10 at Pupillion start ing at '.) a m. A noon luncheon will he served All members were ui red to attend. It was voted to have a silent auction at the April meeting. Mrs. Vernon Waterman and Mrs. Paul Keil were prize win ners in qui games conducted by the program chairman, Mrs. John .Schreiner. Refreshments were served by the ho.vtesses. Mrs. L. J. Hutchin son, Mrs. Albert Todd and Mrs. Dunne Landon. Bud of Promise Rcbeknh Lodge Has Meeting Hud of Promise Rcbckah Lodge No. 40 met at the IOOF hall Monday night for their reg ular session. Due to illness and previous assignments several officer were abeat. Freda Stibal served as Secretary Pro-Tern. Fred Vin cent as Vice Grand and Dr. Joe Stibal as Inside Guardian. Sophia Wolever, Noble Grand, pre-ided at the business session. Petition for membership was read and a committee of three, Kleanor Marler, Pearl Myers and Edith Ake.son, were assigned on the investigating committee, Halloting will be conducted at the next regular meeting, and initiation to be held at the dis trict meeting. Helen Hurst reported on the hake sale held recently. Plans for presenting a skit at the district meeting i.i Omaha in April are under the direction of Freda Stibal, Irma Johnson and Edith Ake.son. Ina Sell was appointed by the Noble Grand to assist in a presentation of Rebekah work, at the district meeting. Several members were report ed ill at home and one was hos pitalized. Communications were read and acted upon. E itertainment ana lunch are on the age ida of the next meet ing to be held April 2. Woman's Club Enters Art Contest The Plattsmouth Woman's Club plans to enter the District One Art Contest to be held March 26, in the Lincoln Tele phone Company Auditorium, 8th floor, 1440 M. St., Lincoln, with an oil painting by the club artist Mis. James B. Cook. Members are also making plans to attend the NFWC Con vention at the Sheraton Fon tenelle Hotel in Omaha April 9 and 11. The winding art entry w.ll be displayed at this state convention. Anyone desiring banquet tick ets for April 10 are asked to con tact the club president, Mrs. W. L. Heinrich for reservations; deadline is March 28. April meeting of the Platts mouth Womans Club will be April 2 at the home of Mrs. L. W. Egenberger. Mrs. Dale Phil pot is program leader for this meeting. She will speak on the topic "Our Nation's Capitol." JJcdbclv cuu6 Let us restore your watch to accurate service, re pair or restyle your jew elry. Top craftsmanship, modest charges. GROVE'S JEWELRY Walter R. Silken f. Registered jeweler jv? American Okf Gem Society 505 Main Phone 2128 & SUPER PLENAMINS AMERICA'S LARGEST SELLING VITAMIN-MINERAL PRODUCT SCHREINER REXALL DRUGS - PLATTSMOUTH, NEB. K A, SCMI-WCEKLY JOURIVAL Thursday, March 22, '.)62 Mrs. Kaffenberger Presides At Circle Meeting Circle II of the St. Paul's E. & R. Church met in the Church parlors Tuesday evening with Mrs. Hen Speck, Mrs. Leon Mel singer and Mrs. Harry Knabe as hostesses. Mrs. Fritz Kaffenberger, chairman, had charge of the meeting. A Lenten scripture and medi tation was given by Mrs. Leon Mei.slnger. At the conclusion of the busi ness session a devotional mes age "Take A Look at Youreil," was given by Mrs. Meisi lger as sisted by several of the mem bers. The meeting cloed with re peating of the Lord's Prayer in unison. Games were enjoyed and prizes awarded the winners. Mrs. Elmer Stoehr received the door prize. St. Patrick's Day motif re freshments were served by the hostesses to 15 membrs and two children. April meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Fritz Kaffen berger with Mrs. Fred Kaffen berger as co-hostess. Busy Homemakers 4-H Club Honors Parents at Banquet The Busy Homemakers 4-11 Club was host to their parents : and County Extension Leaders March 17 at a banquet. The dinner was prepared and served by the members of the club. Fifty-three were in attend ance. The St. Patrick's theme was carried out in the decorations of the Myr.ard Church Basement. Mary Hendrix presided over the program. The invocation was given by Rev. Harold Onwiler. Flag salutes were led by JoAnn and Janell Jacobs. Janice Meisinger, president, made the welcome address with her mother giving the response. Group 3 then presented a mock style review with Mrs. Stuart Meisinger as narrator. Partici pating were Janice Meisinger, Nancy Tilson, Marilyn Vinduska, Pat Meisinger, Mary Hendrix, Eileen Peterson, Mary Lochman, Sharon Kiser and Rheda Board man. Guest speaker was Rev. On wiler. Mary Lochman then gave the History of the Club. County Agents Mrs. Kay Leid ing and Clarence Schmadeke made some remarks in regard to 4-H Club work. In behalf of the club members, Mary Hendrix presented a gift to their charter leader, Mrs. Henry Vinduska. During the course of the eve ning, Mrs. Wayne Hendrix led the group in several songs. There are 21 girls in the Busy Homemakers, ranging in age from 8 to 17. The group also had a window display at the Consumers Public Power during 4-H National Club Week. It depicted the idea that 4-H changes with the time. Bobbi Dee Aim Celebrates Birthday Bobbi Dee Aim, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Aim, cel ebrated her third birthday Sat urday, March 17. Circus decor was used throughout the party. Present for the occasion was David, Debbie, Cheryl Hild; MarkDavey; Greg Schalk; Step hanie Howland; Marcy and Karen Allen. The afternoon was spent in playing games and play. Bobbi received many gifts. Special Speaker April 8 at Church Mrs. Charles Mead is going to be a special speaker at the Meth odist Church here Sunday, April 8. Mrs. Mead will speak at the 11 o'clock service. Her toDic is to be "The Gen eral Mission Program of the Church." FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH North 9th, Ave. E Plattsmouth Pastor, Gene R. Swim Thursday: 1 7 p.m. Visitation, i Sunday: 9:45 a.m. Sunday school hour. I 11 a.m. Church service. 6:30 p.m. Young People's sei'V' j ice. I 7:30 p.m. Evening Service. 1 Wednesday: ) 7 p.m. Bible study and prayer J service. 8 p.m. Choir practice. Freddie Fngelking Fredene Engelking Elmwood Choice For Girls State ELMWOOD Fredene Elaine Engelking, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engelking of Elm wood, has been selected to go to Girls State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. Fredene is a Junior at the Elmwood High School, where she is on the Honor Roll and a mem ber of the Honor Society. She has been in the Girls Glee three years, Mixed Chorus two years and took a solo to the District Music Contest last year and re ceived good ratings. She has been a Pen Club member three years. Fredene is a member of the Methodist Church at Elmwood. where she sings in the Choir, is Treasurer of the Methodist Youth Fellowship, and is active in church activities. She participated in 4-H Club work for seven years, was a Junior Leader and held various offices in 4-H, also entering the Style Show and exhibiting her sewing at the County and State Fairs. Circle One of St. Paul's Meets Circle One of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church met at the home of Mrs. Richard Wohlfarth for luncheon and a meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Wohl farth, Mrs. Elizabeth Engelke meier and Mrs. Otto Lutz. There were 16 members and two vis itors present. Mrs. Fred Herre had the devo tional in absence of Mrs. P. A. Meisinger. A lesson on Christian Service was given by Mrs. Herre and Mrs. Wohlfarth. Mrs. Orville Muller won the prize on the guessing game and Mrs. Clara Fornoff won the door prize. Next Circle meeting will be April 17 at the church parlors with Mrs. Enno Ahrens, Mrs. Lena Hild. and Mrs. Clara Fornoff as host esses. Mrs. Dunning Is Birthday Honoree Mrs. Garfield Dunning was guest of honor Sunday when her children and grandchildren ar rived at her home with well laden baskets, which included decorated cakes, for a birthday dinner. The honoree's birthday was March 14. Fourteen were present for the occasion, which included Mr. and Mrs. Sam Arn, Jerry and Joe; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Krae ger, Jim and Alan and Miss Pat Sizemore, LeMars, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Brothers and Cindy of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. Dunning. The afternoon was spent visit ing. CALENDAR Friday, March 23 Chapter F PEO will meet at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23 at the home of Mrs. V. E. Schreiner. Monday, March 26 Cass County Salon No. 441 will celebrate their 13th anniversary with a dinner at the 40 & 8 Club Monday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. Reservations are to be made with Mrs. Robert Cappell or Mrs. Tuesday, March 27 Circle No. 3 of St. Paul's Church will meet at the home of Mrs. Frank Bierl with Mrs. J. E. Meisinger as assistant hostess. The meeting was form erly set for Tuesday, March 20. Please note change of date. Tuesday, March 27 Plattsmouth Woman's Civic Club will meet for its regular meeting Tuesday, March 27, at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Jim McMillian. Thursday, March 29 M. M. Degrees at the Masonic Hall, 7:30 p.m., Thursday, March 29. 36 DAY SUPPLY $2.59 Year Supply $17.50 Norma Wilson Of Auxiliary to Election of oficers marked the meeting of the Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Tues day night at the VFW Club. The meeting was opened by President Lillian Dasher and roll call was answered with a large attendance of the membership present. In communications received, several "thank-you" notes were received from senior citizens who had received gifts of fruit and cookies from the Auxiliary, from Sister Mary Lewis of St. John's School, from the Meth odist Sunday school for gifts pre sented to each, and from David Wilson protege of the VFW, who is attending Peru State Teachers College, for gift of money to as sist him in his school projects. In impressive ceremonies, Dorothy Janacek and Fannie Hickey were accepted into mem bership of the Auxiliary. Serving as officers pro-tem were Mary Barnard as Guard and Lucille McLean and Clara Rhoden as Trustees. Membership Chairman Sophia Wolever reported that only three clues were needed to be 100 per cent in membership. Stella Quinnett, hospital chair man, announced that plans were not completed for activities in the Veterans Hospital program. Youth Activities Chairman Norma Wilson gave a report on the tea recently held by the Jun ior group honoring their mothers, and also on the floor work con ducted by the Junior group. Marge Willis, courtesy chair man, reported on the cards, gifts and flowers sent to ill members. Mary Barnard of the Civil De fense assignment, announced that plans for a Civil Defense program were not completed. Lucille McLean imported on the essay program. Ruth Bobenmoyer thanked all who assisted her with fruit and cookies delivered to Senior citi zens. Hospital equipment is to be purchased from magazine sales sponsored by the Auxiliary. Stella Quinnett and Pat Baburek are to select articles needed. The president announced that the Commander's Banquet will be April 15, and the membership dinner March 23. Discussion was held on several banquets that will be held in the community. Ruth Poller, hospitalized in Nebraska C&y, was remembered with a card signed by all pres ent. The audit report was read, and the resignation of Florence Davidson as trustee was accept ed. In the election of officers, Norma Wilson was elected pres ident; Marv Nelson, senior vice president; Rowena Kemp, junior DAR Chapter Meets At Mann Home Fontenelle Chapter DAR met at the home of Mrs. Pearl Mann Tuesday evening, March 20. The meeting opened by the Regent Mrs. Elsie Wiles who read a short poem entitled "March". All joined in repeating The Pledge of Allegiance and the American Creed. Mrs. Lillian Philpot had the devotionals; her theme was taken from a poem of Ralph Waldo Emerson "The Sun Shines After Every Storm." The Nebraska State DAR Con vention will be in session at Falls City March 22-23. Fonten elle Delegates are Mrs. Elsie Wiles, Mrs. Elizabeth Vincent, Mrs. Mollie Gobelman and Mrs. Pearl Mann. Mrs. Patricia Lutz gave the program on English Madrigals. "These secular compositions had their beginning in Italy during the Fourteenth Century and at tained their rare perfection in England during the Sixteenth Century", she said. "The Madrigal Society of Lon don, founded in 1741, is one of the oldest musical organizations in the world and has a most dis tinguished membership list," Mrs. Lutz said. A social hour followed the meeting and the hostess served refreshments. Mrs. Ivan Balfour of Union was a guest. 4-H NEWS 4-H Bridle and Saddle Club met at the home of Dennis Keil March 16 and opened the meet ing with the Flag Salute and 4-H Pledge. Roll call was answered by naming a part of a saddle and re ceiving the 4-H Project Certifi cate. Discussion was held on "Train ing your Horse". A new member is Susan Han sen. Next meeting will be at the home of Karen and Ronnie Hos tetter April 14. Each member is to bring a saddle and a shoe from his horse. Dennis' mother, Mrs. Gerold Keil, served refreshments. Den nis Keil, reporter. Is President VFW Here vice nresident; Sophia Wolever treasurer; Charlotte O'Donnell, chaplain; Milada Uher, conduc tress; Mary Barnard, guard: Faye Rhoden, three-year trustee, and Stella Quinnett, one-year trustee. The president will appoint other officers and committees at a later date. Installation will be at the Com mander's Banquet. Delegates to the district con vention are Lillian Dasher, Mary Nelson, Lucille Gaines, Milada Uher, Rowena Kemp, Gladys Kemp, Phyllis Barnard and Ruth Bobenmoyer. Alternates are Dor othy Hobbs, Charlotte O'Donnell, Mary Barnard, Patricia Bab urek, Ruth Porter, Faye Rhoden and Fannie Hickey. Lucille Gaines s e r v e d as judge, Mary Nelson and Dorothy Hobbs as tellers for the electio i. Treasurer Sophia Wolever an nounced that the roaster project was completed and that Earl Lintner was awarded the roaster. Meeting adjourned with the re tiring of the colors, and hostesses Clara Price, Norene Porter, Alpha Muncie, Lavetta Moritz, Evelyn Piper, Faye Rhoden, Net tie Ruse, Kathryn Sandin and Ann Schubeck served sandwiches and coffee. Mmes. Born, Lugsch Entertain Garden Club Members Eighteen members of the Plattsmouth Garden club at tended the meeting March 19 at the home of Mrs. Leonard Born. Mrs. Fred Lugsch was assistant hostess. Roll call was "my fa vorite annual or perennial" in keeping with the program theme. Mrs. Marjory Cole, president, welcomed all and read about a nursery operated in Africa, of the various varieties of plants grown there and of an African plant "safari." The Lord's Prayer was prayed in unison, followed by pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mrs. Fay Jose had the lesson, using the topic Annuals and Perennials. She defined annuals as "quick, sure, giddy and gay, bright as the sun itself in which they thrive." "Annuals are easy for beginners; they continue to flower all summer up to and even beyond the first frost," Mrs. Jose said. She quoted from an article by Jean Hersey-"When winter descends in a swirl" "of snow and blizzard winds blow, forget them. In the spring plant anew hence the name "an nual." "Perennials are plants that you make friends with and warmly greet each spring, for they return year after year. You need never replant perennials, unless you wish to add newer sorts. You merely divide them to share with friends and neighbors. Perennials are the backbone of the garden, as they thrive in sun, shade, semi-shade, rich soil and poor soil they are a most ver satile group," said Mrs. Jose. She explained with illustra tions in color some flowers in the two classes, telling of their growing requirements and in teresting background informa tion. To give a flair to your gar den, she recommended planting of both the annuals and per ennials for a garden of solid de pendable varieties. There are some 200 flowers in these two classes. Mrs. Ed. Berlett was awarded the door prize. The group played flower bingo, following which hostesses served refreshments. CAMP FIRE NEWS The Cha-May-Ki-Ya Camp Fire Group met at the home of Teresa Weber. The meeting was opened by President, Linda Wil lett. The girls repeated the Trail Seeker's Desire in unison. Dates for day camp, overnight camp and passing of rank were discussed. The remainder of the after noon was spent in working on our memory books. Teresa Weber and her mother served ice cream and drink. Mary Brink, scribe. Bring Appetite! f CORRECTION! The Post will furnish the complete dinner for the annual membership dinner of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, scheduled for Thursday (to night t at 6:30 at the VFW Club Rooms. In Monday's paper it was er roneously stated that members were to bring covered dishes for the dinner. "All members are asked to bring Is a good ap petite," Commander Dukes said. Members of the Post and Aux iliary with 1962 dues paid, and their partners are invited. A Classified Ad In The Journa cost as little as 50 cents. " i f i ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Russell L. Kesterson of Tabor, Iowa, announce the engage ment of their daughter, Myrna Faye, to Francis Edward Kelli son, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fran cis W. Kellison of Plattsmouth. A June 3 wedding is planned. Sewing Susies Judge At Meeting The home of Dorothy Lepert buzzed with activity March 17 as the Sewing Susies spent the dav judging. They judged dish towels by placing them purple, blue, red or white. Cupcakes and cinnamon rolls were judged by votes. Those taking sewing judged school clothes. Mary Peterson called the meeting to order by all saying the 4-H pledge. The secretary's report was read and one correction was made. The treasurer's report was given and dues were col lected. The roll was called with five members absent. $1.50 was donated to the Heart Fund. A present was bought and will be sent to Carla Zwiers, one of our members who is in the hos pital. Projects for the current year were entered on the Canary Sheet in lieu of sending it to Weeping Water. One game was played which concerned cooking. After the meeting, lunch was served by Mrs. Stanley Lepert and Dorothy. Linda Lepert, re porter. Guest Clubs Here For Square Dancing " Plattsmouth Promenaders held their regular Square Dance March 9 at the Lions Hall. About 15 squares were present including many dancers from the Nebraska City Club who took the banners. The entire Syracuse Square Dance Club were guests for the evening. Hosts and hostesses were Don and Merna Eisenbarth and Ralph and Bonnie Younker. The second Annual Square Dance Festival is being held at the high school auditorium March 23; 8 p.m. There will be three guest call ers and Promenaders' Caller, Bill McCormick. Spectators are welcome. Obituary Ruben Meisinger Funeral services for Ruben Phillip Meisinger, 58, of Murray were held March 20 at Christ Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. A. B. Lentz officiating. Music was by a quartet of Arthur Hild, Glen Kraeger, Mrs. Verner Friedrich and Mrs. Her bert Franke. Jack Franke was organist. Flowerbearers were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Knabe and Mr. and Mrs. Vearl Smith. Pallbearers were David Mei singer, Wayne Meisinger, Leland Meisinger, Lyle Meisinger, La vern Meisinger and Larry Mei singer. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery here. Mr. Meisinger was born April 6, 1903, near Cedar Creek, son of Jacob and Lisabeth Fornoff Meisinger. He was confirmed in 1918 at Christ Church. He was married to Leda Yoc him of Louisville Feb. 23, 1930. They had a daughter, Norma, Mrs. Roenfeldt of Glenwood, Iowa. They were later divorced. Mr. Meisinger was married to Margaret Johnson of Ralston and they had a son, Dennis Wal ter. When first married, Mr. Mei singer farmed the George Mei singer place for several years, then the Phillip Meisinger. In 1951 he entered the food locker business in Murray and operated it until the time of his fatal ill ness. He had been ailing for several years. March 8 he suffered a stroke and was taken to Clark son Hospital, Omaha. He died there March 17. Survivors are his wife, son Dennis, daughter Norma, two grandchildren, brothers Elmer of Omaha, Otto and Arnold of Plattsmouth and a sister, Ina Tschirren of Plattsmouth. KEEP IN Mrs. J. L. Pittman is in St. Jo seph Hospital lor observation and minor surgery. Richard Beverage Methodist Hospital Sunday for observation. William Wetenkamp who is a patient at St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City is reported as im proved. The employes of Lyman-Rich-ey and their wives attended a banquet in Omaha March 14. The occasion honored their new ly elected president, Fred P. Curtis of the National Sand and Gravel Company. Helen Eiting and Margo Sail ors were in Omaha Monday at tending Market Week. Mrs. F. J. Koubek has been a patient at St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha for the past two weeks. She is there yet resting and tak ing treatment. Mrs. R. R. Furse, a patient at the Methodist Hospital in Om aha, may be released to come home this afternoon. Mrs. Glen Harger underwent major surgery Monday at Clark son Hospital in Omaha. Site is in room 508. Boyd Joro underwent surgery at St. Joseph Hospital Monday. He is in room 159. The earlier you buy your Betty Rose coat, the more you can wear it . . . thanks to the late Easter. And never were there so many wonder ful silhouettes, so many delightful colors. Little prices now J "f FROM tQh $289S LITTLE ftJi 1 " suiTSnojsff Betty Rose Suits come into their own this spring, offering a glorious choice of jacket lengths, skirt shapes, fabrics, colors. We offer you a wide assortment at see-to-belicve-it low prices. YOUR NEW SPRING HAT IS HERE! Ladies Toggery 1st Door East Of Plattsmouth State Bank TOUCH Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hild are imnt' from a few days visit in (St. Louis, Mo., guests of their 'son, Gary and family. The eon entered the ! pie also returned their grand in Omaha daughter, Kelly Hild, who luisj been veiling here. Just So It seems two race horses met in the paddock. One said to the other, "I don't remember the mane but the pace is familiar" Nolair News. LEAVE YOUR FAMILY a Wen.: i : hi i i Mii ...NOT A MORTGAGE! Suppoie lomelhing happened to you. Wouldn't you like to leave your home mort gage free? For at liille oi 1 per cert you con huy our A crtgug Crci. collation Plan. 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