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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, May 21, 1962 200 Women Attend May Tea Sonif 200 women attended the May Tra, at thr- Agricultural Auditorium at Weeping Water, in recognition of National Home Demonstration Week with the theme: "Today's Home Builds Tomorrow's World." Nearly 83,000 families, rural and urban, benefit each year from Extension's educational program. The program began with sev eral instrumental selections from Weeping Water High .School Music Department under the direction of Mr. Beach, mu sical Instructor. , The business meeting was pre sided over by Mrs. Fred Welu bein, chairman. Group singing was led by Mrs. Ervin Albert, Louisville, accom panied by Mrs. Oliver Melslng er. Devotions were given by Mrs. Hoy Engelkemier of Nehawka. Mrs. Kay Creamer, Murray, gave a timely report on Civil Defense. Mrs. Dennison Price, Murray chairman of Fair Booths, an nounced that windows in stores of Weeping Water will be avail able for displays from the Ex tension Clubs for the County Fair, the Extension Program de picting. Mrs. Ervln Albert and Mrs Clinton Westlake were chosen delegates to represent the Coun cil at the forthcoming Citizen ship Training Meetings to be held at Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. Diabetic camp convenes for two weeks at Camp Floyd Rog ers at Nebraska City beginning June 10. Cass County will have a representative. On April 25, the Presidents of the Extension Clubs and Co. Chairman were honored by the Women's Division of Lincoln Chamber of Commerce at a "Homemaker Recognition Da" at Cornhusker Hotel, Lincoln with a luncheon and a full day's program. Mrs. Roy Engelkemier, Ne hawka, was chosen as the "Homemaker of the Year" to be Schreiner'i Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c 8-oz. Jar $1.00 16-oz.Jar $1,501 A Wonderful Quick Vanishing I Fragrant Cream I I How Much Are You Paying i i vi a j ui fail Schreiner Drug THANK YOU ! My sincere thanks to the voters of Cass County for their support in the Primary Elec tion. Gwen Scoles County Treasurer I'll W il'S i! I 'i 'M"' M H 'I i' I ' M'.m) F-K-E-E FOR j Winter Garments! MOTH - PROOFINC - MOLD & y MILDEW PROTECTION - SANITIZED : " FOR LASTINC FRESHNESS BY " f! PROFESSIONAL DRY CLEANING. P Phone 4193 i FOR FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY I ': Plattsmouth Cleaners FRIGIDAIRE COIN-OP CLEANING 8 Pounds $2.00 n 25c Charge For Pick-up & Delivery Of Coin-Op Cleaning. No Waiting - Your Cleaning Done By Professionals While You Shop. PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN HANGERS. honored on May 3rd by the Women's Division of Omaha Chamber of Commerce. Mrs. Kay Lelding, Home Agent, announced June 26 as meeting date for the Clubs plan ning on participating in the "Christmas Workshop" lesson for the fall program of work. Tin- State Council of Home Ex tension Clubs will meet in Grand Island, Sept. 17, 18 and 19. The National Home Demon stration Council Conven tion meets In Lexington, Ken tucky, Aug. 12, 13 and 14. Ar rangements are being made for a chartered bus to take Nebras kans to the convention. An International Convention, the triennial meeting of Associ ated Country Women of the World, will be held in Mel bourne, Australia, Oct. 2-12, 1962. Following tne business meet ing, the "Honor Clubs" of 1961 were presented notebooks from the Council by Mrs. Jesse West lake of Elmwood. Mrs. Fred Wehrbein was pre sented her "County Chairman Pin" by past County Chairman, Mrs. Clinton Westlake. Mrs. Wehrbein is serving her tenth year as executive officer on the Council having previously served as group chairman, secretary, treasurer, and vice-president. The program of the afternoon was on "Flower Arrangements", ably presented by Mrs. Lloyd Scott of Ashland. Mrs. Scott could add beauty to a despised weed in her clever arrange ments. Cookies, mints, tea and coffee were served from an attractively decorated table with Mrs. Fred Wehrbein and Mrs. Roy Engel kemeicr pouring. One-half of the Clubs of the Northeast Center were host esses. Mrs. Robert Kiser, Platts mouth, is Group Chairman. Clubs represented and their presidents were: Cullom, Mrs. Leonard Stoehr. Four Mile, Mrs. Leonard Born. Platteview, Mrs. J. D. Piner. Plattsmouth Fairview, Mrs. John Terryberry. Oakleaf, Mrs. Charles Wondra. Nebraska Belles, Mrs. Art Tesarek. Registration was in charge of Courtesy Comnjittee of which Mrs. Ted Wilson its chairman. C'K Graduate Janice Morris, daughter ci Mr. and Mrs. Ople Morris, Mur ray, has been awarded a Dictaphone-Stenographic Diploma by the C E School of Commerce, Omaha. She has accepted a po sition with the Crane Company. Miss Morris is a 1961 gradu ate of Plattsmouth High School, Class of '61. Otto Keek entered th? Vet erans Hospital in Omaha Thurs day. .''I Storage! YOUR 1 v 1 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER Judy Weichel, sophomore from Alvo, is winner of the White Angel Scholarship at Peru State College for "contribution to school activities." The scholar ship is awarded by the Women's Pep Club and Is for $50. Awards for outstanding achievement during the 1961-62 academic year were presented at an all college honors convocation Wednesday. Fontenelle Of DAR Met With Mrs. Dale Philpot Fontenelle Chapter DAR met at the home of Mrs. Dale Philpot Tuesday evening, May 15, with eight members and one guest, Mrs. Ivan Balfour present. The meeting was opened by the Regent, Mrs. Guy Wiles. She read a poem "The Short Roll". All joined in repeating the Lord's Prayer. This was fol lowed by the Pledge of Alle giance to the Flag and the American Creed. The program was given by Mrs. Mollie Gobelman. Her topic was "When the Flag Unfurls". In her talk she included items from the DAR National Defense magazine. These covered in teresting facts concerning the first national flag of 13 stars to our present flag of 50 stars. A true and false quiz was given on flag etiquette. Mrs. Ivan Balfour and Mrs. Glen Lutz were given prizes for having the most correct answers. A social hour louowed and re freshments were served by the hostess. Welfare Society WEEPING WATER (Special) The Weeping Water Welfare Society met -on -Monday after noon in the Odd Fellows Hall with 16 members present. The meeting was opened with the Song, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", followed by the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Herbert Petersen read an article, "What is a Mother?". The members made two pil lows complete with pillow cases and a quilt and presented them to the Lawrence Sator family A quilt was also given to the Robert Bergmann family. Both families lost their possessions in a fire. Gifts were given to Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. Rob ert Baker, Sr. who were ill. A thank you note was read from Mrs. Anderson. Mrs. Sam Hughes thanked everyone and read a poem for those who helped make their golden wed ding anniversary such a happy occasion. Mrs. G rover Lorensen became a new member of the Society. The serving table was cen tered with May baskets and Spring flowers. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. Carl Carlson. Mrs. Paul Moore, Mrs. Herbert Petersen, Mrs. Ai Bickford and Mrs. Walter Anderson. School Tours At Nebrbaska City Little Brick School. Dijt. 45, took a tour to Nebraska City May 11. They toured tho Brick Factory, Pop Factory, John Brown's Cave and Arbor Lodi3. Mrs. Wm. Schroeder, Mrs. Willis Cole, Mrs. Henry Vin duska and Mrs. George Jacobs provided a picnic lunch. The children ate at St-einhart Park. In the afternoon JoAnn and Janell Jacobs treated the chil dren in celebration of their birthday, May 12. Thvy were ten years old on that date. Mrs. Schroeder, Mrs. Cole and Mrs. Margaret Love, the teach er, furnished cars for the tour. Circles Have Covered Dish Dinner, Meetings Methodist Dorcas Circle met May 16 with the Naomi Circle for a one o'clock covered dish dinner in the church memorla' room. Afteer dinner each circle held separate meetings. Mrs. K. W Grosshans presided at the Dor cas business meeting. The devotions were given by Mrs. Howard Wiles. The years business was finish ed and final reports given. Vice chairman Mrs. R. B. Kel ler presented Mrs. Grosshans with a gift from the circle. VFW Auxiliary Programs for Fiscal Year Activities and programs foi the fiscal year marked the meet ing of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, held Tuesday night at the VFW Club. President Norma Wilson, con ducted the business session. Serving pro-tern were Ruth Porter as Patriotic Instructor and Dorothy Hobbs, flag bearer. The president will announce her complete program as soon as all chairman have been ap pointed. Mary Nelson, Poppy Chair man, announced that Buddy Poppy day would be held Satur- Banquet for Woman's Civic Club Tuesday The 40 & 8 Club Rooms will be the setting for the annual May Banquet of the Plattsmouth Wo man's Civic club Tuesday, May 22, at 6.30 p.m. Arnold Peter son, WOW Farm Director, will present a travelogue, "Canada." The banquet will conclude the clubs meetings fcr the summer. Activity will resume with a membership tea In September. Mrs. Hugh Stander Jr., presi dent of the Club, may be con tacted for reservations for this banquet. Dessert Luncheon At Grosshans Home Mrs. Mynard Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Tom Grosshans Wednesday after noon, May 16, for a dessert luncheon. Song leader, Mrs. Tom Gross hans, led the group in singing. Roll call, "Do you exercise and if so, what kind of exer cise?" was answered by seven members. Three children were present also. The members voted to give $5 to the Cass County Historical Society. Mrs. Clark Wiles gave a report on the Omaha Tour with the Merry Workers' Extension Club. Mrs. Leonard Peterson and Mrs. Art Toman reported on the annual extension tea and flower arrangement demonstration. The lesson, "Exercises for a lifetime", was given by Mrs George Jacobs. Next meeting will be a picnic at Garfield Park June 27. Circle One Meets Circle One of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church met at the church par lors for their 1:30 o'clock lunch eon and meeting. Hostesses were Mrs. Ray Bernhardt. Mrs. Ford Heim and Mrs. Elizabeth Stoehr. There were 20 members and 3 visitors present. Mrs. Frank Parkening, a visitor, won the door prize. Meeting was opened with the devotional by Mrs. Richard Wohlfarth reading a Scripture Verse. Devotional was family and home life. Meeting was closed by all repeating the Lord's Prayer. Mrs. Bernhardt, Miss Amelia Martens and Mrs. Otto Pitz had the program, Christian Family. Games were played with sev eral winning gifts. Next meeting will be June 19 with Mrs. W. H. Meisinger, Mrs. H. A. Meisinger and Amelia Martens, hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fauquet, Grant Roberts and H. M. John son attended a dinner honoring Governor Frank Morrison on his 57th birthday Saturday night in Lincoln. CAIFNHAR mm mm w mmw m j i is Monday, May 21 Bud of Promise will meet Monday, May 21 at 8 p.m. in the IOOF Hall. Tuesday, May 22 Practice of OES Home Chap ter No. 189 Officers at the Ma sonic Hall, Tuesday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 21 American Legion Auxiliary meeting Thursday, May 24 at 8 p.m. in the 40 & 8 Club Rooms. Thursday, May 21. The Second half of Circle One of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church will have cof fee social at the church parlors at 2:30 o'clock Thursday. Every one invited. Friday, May 25 Initiation of OES Home Chap ter No. 189 at the Masonic Hall, Friday, May 25 at 8 p.m. Friday, May 25 Job's Daughters Hayrlde at Murray Park Friday at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 27 Job's Daughters program at Masonic Home Sunday at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 26 Job's Daughters regular meet ing Saturday at 7:30 p.m. E.ec tion of officers. Members ari to bring cookies. Discusses day. May 26, with headquarters at the VFW CluD. Memoers not in attendance at meeting are asked to report for sale of Pop pies. Pat Baburek, hospital chair man, reported that tray favors had been sent for May day, lo the Omaha Veterans Hospital The group voted to send $30.50 to the hospital for Chapel flowers coffee hour, two Bingo parties and a picnic to be held in July. Gold star chairman Ruth Porter, announced plans for hon oring the Gold Star members are progressing and an an nouncement would be made soon. The Junior Auxiliary unit will hold their installation of officers at its regular meeting June 13 at 8 p.m. Members of the parent Auxiliary are extended an invi tation lo attend. Announcement was made that the district meeting will be held in Falls City May 27. Plans are being formed to as sist with the Memorial Day serv ices. Several articles of hospital equipment were purchased, tc be used for Veterans, their fam ilies, and also for anyone in need of same, in the community. Marge Willis and Sophia Wol ever conducted a quiz program with prizes awarded to Dorothy Janecek, Ruth Porter, Charlotte O'Donnell and Mary Barnes. Hostesses were Patricia Bab urek, Milada Uher, Juanita Baburek, Fannie Hickey, Vera Solomon, Rosalie Wazniak and Irma Bayly. Cake, strawberries and ice cream were served. Speakers From Lincoln At Republican Club The Plattsmouth Republican Women's Club met at ehe home of Mrs. Steve Davis, May 14. Mrs. John Schreiner, vice-president, presided. Guest speakers from Lincoln were Mrs. E. E. Noreson, presi dent of the Nebraska Federation of Republican Women, and Mrs. Robert Green, chairman of the Women's Division for Lancaster, Otoe and Cass Counties. Mrs. Noreson stressed th? fact that a strong two-party system is esential to preserve our free dom. She said "American wo men have begun a crusade to bring back the qualities that made America great." Mrs. Green, win is with KOLN-TV, stated that women's responsibility to ther govern ment follows closely behind their duties to God and family. . Mrs. Paul Heineman's motion that the Plattsmouth Club join the National Federation was un animously accepted. The hostess served coffee and cookies. Plattsmouth Republican Wo men's Club will serve refresh ments at the Cass County Re publican meeting May 31. Weeping Water Club Notes WEEPING WATER (Special) The Junior Woman's Club met on Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Darrell Mather with Mrs. Richard Keckler as co-hostess. There were eleven members present. Mrs. W. P. Wade presided at the business meeting. It was voted to hold a bake sale on Saturday, May 19th in the Omaha Public Power Office. The members read the essays on Safety submitted by the Eighth Grade Class. There were only three who entered essays. The progressive dinner was discussed and the homes where it will be held will be planned at a later date. Mrs. Mather and Mrs. Keckler served a delicious lunch. Chapter BT PEO met on Fri day afternoon at the home of Mrs. E. J. Bender. Mrs. Theo dore Akeson of Lincoln was a guest and gave an interesting book review on a Pioneer story. The last meeting until fall will be held on May 25th with Mrs. Harold Elliott. The Past Noble Grand Club met Thursday evening in the Odd Fellows Hall with six mem bers present. The evening was spent socially. Mrs. John Stern er and Mrs. Lyal Fleming were hostesses. THANK YOU ! Your vote of confidence in the recent election is deeply appreciated. It will be my purpose to continue to merit this confidence. Lucille Horn Gaines Register of Deeds Nebraska Belles At Johnson Home Regular meeting of the Ne braska Belles Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Richard Johnson near Murray May 10. Five members were present. A report was given by those who attended the Spring Tea. Plans were discussed for a display in a window at the County Fair in August. Mrs Richard Johnson was named chairman. Plans were also discussed for the float for the King Korn Karnival. Mrs. Frank I'l'ohaska was named temporary chair man. Project this month was pro viding books ai.ri reading ma terial for Hillcrest Rest Home Each member brought material Mrs. Melvin Flint was chair man. Next meeting will be the an nual picnic at the home of Mrs. Bill Williams, June 20. St. Paul's Circle 3 Entertains In Church Parlors Circle 3 of the St. Paul Evan gelical and Reformed Church met in the church parlors Tues day evening. Eleven members were present. Devotionals were offered by Mrs. L. W. Egenberger and Mrs. Dean Meisinger. Mrs Earl Marler, chairman, conducted the meeting, when it was decided to donate money to the Circle rather than to have a bake sale this year. Mrs. Leonard Born thanked the members for the cards she received while ill. A short entertainment period was led by Mrs. Lester Soli. Door prize went to Mrs. J. E. Meisinger. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Carl Potschies and Mrs. Lester Soli. Hostesses next month will be Mrs. Robert Aspedon and Mrs. Eldon Meisinger. PHS Class of 1912 Is Planning A Reunion Here The Plattsmouth High School graduating class of 1912 is plan ning a class reunion for May 29 30. Elmer Hailstrom of Avoea had the idea some time ago and has since contacted all the members of the class. There wore ?,3 grad uates of which 24 ate living. The response for the reunion was gratifying and now a com mittee is proceeding witn the plans. The committee, comprised of graduates living in this vieinuy, met Saturday evening at tlv home of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Propst, where plans for the en tertainment were completed. At the committee m e e t i 11 g was Vance Tcdd, 1912 grad uate, who is visiting here from his home in Vancouver, Wah. - BIRTHS - Son Mr. and Mrs. Francis Bering er of Omaha arc parents of a son born May 11 at St. Jospeh Hospital in Omaha, weighing 7 I pounds 9' 2 ounces. Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Beringer of Octavia; Mrs. E. A Kr.eer of Plattsmouth. The couple has two daughters at 1 home. Son Mr. and Mrs. Roy Saarp are parents of a 7 pound 1 ounr:' sen, David Allan, born May 13 at the Methodist Hospital in I Omaha. Grandparents are Mrs. Cora E. Smith of Wu'son. Mo.., and Roy E. Sharp of PlatU- ' mouth. The couple now has five boys and five girls. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Ciyd? (Roy) Bracken are parents of a 0 I pound 8 ounce daughter. Lisa i Gay. Paternal grandmot' er j Mrs. Ciem Bracken of o-wc-go. Kan. M venial grandparents are . Mr. and Mrs. Herberi Na.-s of Red Cloud. Mrs. Maude DeLay of Guide Rock is great giand mother. Ufa Gay has m W r sister, Vicki and a broth .t Dana. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Otter stein are parents o!" a 7 pound I daughter, Theresa, born May 14 at St. M. jit's Hospital in ; bra s ka City. The couple lias three other children. Grandparent; are Mr. and Mrs. Richad Jt'i r stein of riattsmouth and Mrs. Sylvia Fitzpatrick of Giemvood. Iowa Sunbonnet Club At Payton Home Sunbonnet Garden Club met at the home of Mrs. Earl Payton Thursday afternoon with a good number present. Meeting opened wi:h all praying The Lord's Prayer. Roll call was answered by each one present reciting a Mother's Day poem. Mrs. Anna Hall, sister of Mrs. Coffell, was a guest of the club. Alter the business meeting. Mrs. Payton gave the lesson on various hints in gardening en titled "Pop Garner Says", also mentioned the two hybrid tea roses, royal highness and tropi cana are the 1903 all amerlcan rose winners. Social hour followed. Games were played, prizes to Anna Roberts, Stella Coffelt and Edith Akeson. The hostesses served lunch. , - . A The ilazlini: diamond. Reelected love lieht. if von wish, ciWullied dreams. Hut you can only trust your heart if you first use your head ! Know your jewels by your jeweler. Sdcet him wisely, then pick your happiest shape. Know your purchase is protected by his expert adiee. Another shape to look for: the A(iS emblem in our store. It stands for Member, American Gem Society . . . your assurance of happiness in a diamond purchase. Groves Jewelry WALTER R. SILKEN Registered Jeweler American Ccm Society 505 Main Plattsmouth Phone 2400 YOU CAN THINK f k 30UT ier ri, 1 fe&i MUlTi-ROOM MR CONDITIONERS BUY A HOUSEFUL OF COMFORT. 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