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t THE PLATTSmOUTH, NEBRASKA, PAGE TWO Section B ELMWOGD Phone 994-3167 Mrs. Ruth Monning Calendar: Robckah Lodge, July 24; Town Kensington, July 26; Christian Ladies Council, July 27; Lion's Club, July 23; MYF, July 22. Dr. and Mrs. James Lake and son Daniel of Lincoln were Thursday afternoon visitors at James' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lake. James has just had his first book published and brought along one of the first copies. They are leaving soon for a month trip west. While in the northwe.st they expect to attend the World's Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rueter of Grand. Junction, Iowa, stopped for a visit with her sister, Mrs. Llllie Box. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Diekmann were with them. They had been to the Black Hills and were on their way home. Mrs.' Franz and mother of Union stopped in last Saturday to visit Mrs. Upton who makes her home with her daughter and family, the R. K. Whittemores, Mrs. Upton has not been so well lately. Mr. Harold Hulfish and Mrs. Frances Hulfish, both of Lincoln were Sunday afternoon callers with Mrs. Belle Coakley and Herbert Hulfish. Mrs. Laurence Sweat and two children of Kerwin, Kansas spent last week with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Ebe- PRESCRIPTIONS It J i REXALL Plattsmouth, PHONE III .fJLT. - ...ourmost j 0 ' Important job. I N"L Vj You can depend i all l-lKV onRexallfor I ft fine prescrip- j 7!v JTJ tion service. r scemp Now! There's something "extra special" about a trip on the Missouri River Eagle PAY THE ONE WAY FARE ...RETURN FOR HALF PRICE Missouri Pacific is making it easier than ever for you to "take the Eagle". . . the modern, comfortable Missouri River Eagle. Enjoy safe, fast, dependable rail travel. NEW SPECIAL ROUND TRIP FARES From Plattsmouth To These Destinations: COACH PARLOR CAR1 Kansas City, Mo. $8.50 $11.50 Leavenworth 7.70 9.80 Ft. Leavenworth 7.20 9.55 Atchison 6.70 8.40 Hiawatha 4.50 6.05 Falls City 3.95 4.95 Auburn 2.50 3.10 Nebraska City 1.35 1.70 Union .75 1.00 Ft. Crook .45 .60 Omaha 1.00 1.25 Transportation Tax Plui nominal charga for raarvd at. not included ONE MORE REASON WHY IT Tickets-Reservations Information MISSOURI PACIFIC STATION ifw in i riif-ii t , t iS jfJi : 1 it fl ft ift 1nti 1 ft ti " fiilnt ff fAf imtiAt i.au SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, July 19, 1962 NEWS ler. Mr. Sweat came Sunday to take them home. Mrs. Sweat was formerly Mies Irnva Ebelcr of Elm wood. July 14 being her birthday and July 16 her daughter, Ruth's, Mrs. Lillie Box gave a dinner in honor of the occasion, her guests being Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Busk irk of Louisville, Nebr. The din ner was on July 15. Afternoon caller was Mrs. Box's sister, Mrs. Fred Towle of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Chambers brought Mrs. F. Lorenz back from McCllellan, Iowa and all were dinner guests at the Guy Clements home. Mrs. Lorenz expects to stay in her own home now. Mr. and Mrs. Ebinger attend ed a family reunion Sunday. They drove to David City and report that 56 were present at the park. On the way there 'they attended church at Seward. Minnie Kunz .and brothers, Ralph and Erwin drove to Teca mah Sunday to visit nieces and nephews. Minnie expected to stay a few days. Mrs. Clark Hall and Mrs. Ro bert Wilson entertained at a linen shower Saturday evening at the Hall home for Patricia Toman. Mrs. Wilson was Mary Lou Hall. The Howard Stege home was the scene of a shower for George Blessing Sunday night. There STORE HOURS DAILY- 8 a.m. 9 p.m. SUNDAY and HOLIDAYS 9 a.m. - 12 noon 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. DRUG Nebraska 4114 PAYS TO TAKE THE TRAIN! MISSOURI tl I ..rcF Elmwood Auxiliary Officers Listed FXMWOOD (Special) The American legion Auxiliary met at the Martha Vast home July 12, with 14 members and three visitors present. Officers for next year are: president, Bernadine Hamm; vice president, Mary Phillips; treasurer, Vivian Turner; secre tary, Mabel Ebeler; chaplain, Ethel Heier; sergeant-at-arms, Alma Clements. After the business meeting, Fredine Engelking gave her re port from Girls' State. were 11 boys to enjoy the Steak I Fry. These were the boys that were in George s class at school. They gave him silver. W i 1 1 a d e a n Stubbendick is spending a few days at the How ard Stege home. She is a niece of Mrs. Stege. Gregg elements returned from Camp Widjiwagan in Minn., where he had spent a month. Gary Clements is employed as councilor in this camp. Gregg reports that he learned a lot and enjoyed it very much. Mrs. Nina Upton entered the Lincoln General hospital in Lin coln Sunday evening. She had been at her daughter, the R. K. Whittemore home. Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Clements, Alma Clements, Susie Cook, and Emily Gonzales attended the Municipal Band Concert in Lin coln Sunday night at Antelope Park. FYed Weihseit Jr., and Miss Betty Friesen of Lincoln were Sunday dinner guests at the Al bert Freisen home at Lushton, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Weischeit Sr. Mary and John, Miss Judy Reed, and Lyle Wendt were guests at the Henry Probst home at Syracuse honoring the birth days of Carl Kupke, George Kraft, Fred Weischeit and Mary Weischeit. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Lyle July 12. She has been named Philippa Jane and weighed 7 pounds, 9 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Krecklow, Elmwood also Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Lyle, Rock port, Georgia. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Krecklow of Avoca were Sunday visitors at the Harold Krecklow home. Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Steiner i attended the 40th anniversary ; of Mr. and Mrs. Will Gerneke of ; Elk Creek, Nebr. On the way home, they called on Mr. and Mrs. August Baum of Tecumseh. (dcd&h Mrs. Fred Bauers was ill at this writing and confined to her bed. Mrs. Leland Hanes has been helping with the work during her mother's illness. The CYO group had an after noon of swimming and a picnic supper at Steinhart Park in Ne braska City Sunday. Mrs. Thelma Ruge and Mrs. Marion Sutton and children of Avoca were Saturday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stein kamp. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stander were Saturday morning guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stander and family. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper were Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Cooper and boys of Omaha. Saturday afternoon Clif ford attended a Farm Loan meeting and dinner in Weeping Water. Alan Urwin spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper while his parents attended the wedding of Gary Hall at Falls City. Mrs. Norman Urwin and Alan were supper guests at the Cooper home. Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Stock at tended funeral services on Thursday afternoon at a funeral home in Nebraska City for Ray Nixon of Nehawka. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and children of Lincoln were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Phillip Miller and family. They visited in the afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Stock. Mrs. John Woodward, Emily and John and Mrs. Ben Olive en joyed Monday in Nebraska City where the children went swim ming and they all took a tour of John Brown's Cave. Emily stud ied about John Brown's cave in school in California. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stander and children attended a charivari party on Wednesday night for Mr. and Mrs. Paul O'Brien of near Murdock. . Mr. and Mrs. Charles Free man spent from Friday until Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leo McCann of Grand Is land. The men enjoyed a fishing trip and the ladies stayed home and visited. Mrs. Christina Chappell spent Thursday with Mrs. Irvin Betts. Mrs. Basil Lowther and family of Union and Mrs. Ed Freeman viMtrd on Wednesday moiniim wi'h Mr. and Mrs. Norman Ack ley. iiinmitmi South Bend Mrs. let Fidler Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sack, Charlene and Gay, of Ann Arbor, Michigan came Friday evening for a visit with Raymond's fa ther, Claude Sack, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Keiser and Carol of Omaha spent Sunday. The families enjoyed a picnic dinner at the State Fish ery. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hegwood and Bob Ross of Omaha were Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Ella Carson. Mrs. Vyrl Livers spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Livers and family at Ashland. Bernie Dill and Tom Rose of Murdock spent Thursday and Friday at Taylor with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kelly were guests at a birthday dinner in honor of Mrs. Marilyn March at the home of Mrs. Ted Ault at Plattsmouth Wednesday. On Sun day afternoon they visited Mrs. Sadie Shrader at Nehawka and with Emil Koukal at Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Wills of Omaha were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fidler. Mrs. Richard Kobler and Mrs. Lloyd Cardin were hostesses at a birthday and baby shower for Mrs. James Ogg Tuesday after noon at the Town Hall. The guests played several games and prizes were given. After Mrs. Ogg opened her many gifts, re freshments of birthday cake, iced tea and coffee were served. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Carnicle Jr. and children of Murdock were Sunday guests at the Larry Carnicle Sr. home. Mr. and Mrs. Murle Schwartz of Lincoln were Saturday afternoon visitors. Mrs. Paul Campbell and Mrs. Russell Campbell attended fu neral services for Mrs. John Buck Thursday afternoon at the Murdock EUB Church. Visitors with Mrs. J. L. Carn icle last week were, Mr. and Mrs. Murle Schwartz of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Haswell, Mrs. Jack Rosenboom, Mrs. Robert Maack and daughter and Mrs. Raymond Carnicle and girls. Mrs. Russell Campbell enter tained 12. boys and girls at a birthday "party for her son, Charles, Friday afternoon the 13th. Charles was 4 years old. Games were played, pictures were taken, and lunch of Ice cream and cake and cold drinks were served. He received many gifts. Other guests were, Mrs. Paul Campbell, Mrs. Linus Mas soth and Miss Alice Sheehan of Manley, and Mrs. Ronald Revil lac of Louisville. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Ketrell and children, Mrs. Otto Olson, Clark Bushnell and Mrs. Barbara Laughlin were Monday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Fidler. Mrs. Russell Campbell, Kath eeln and Charles, and Ronnie Gansemer visited In Omaha Sat urday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. Al Bates and Robbie. Mrs. Amos Beck and family of Louisville spent Monday after noon with Mrs. Raymond Carn icle and family. 'Physical Fitness' Theme for Scouts WEEPING WATER (Special) The theme for the Cub Scout meeting was "Physical Fitness." The Pack members, den moth ers and the families went to the school house grounds where the Cubs competed in various ath letic contests. The boys had practiced for several weeks on the fitness program. After the contest the group went to the American Legion Hall for the meeting. Sigvald Jensen, Scoutmaster, presided. Den 1 was in charge of the flag ceremony. The Scouts will have a picnic at Steinhart Park Sunday, July 22, at 6:30 p.m., followed by the pack meeting. Jensen presented the following awards: Randall Beins, Bear badge, gold and silver arrow; Lanny Mather, Bear badge, gold arrow; Ricky Mather, Bear Badge, gold and three silver ar rows; Jack Ratliff, Bear Badge, gold and three silver arrows; Randall Baker, two silver ar rows; Steven Freeman, two sil ver arrows; William Thornton, Jr., silver arrow; John Cappen Lion Badge, gold and three sil ver arrows; Everett Cooper, two silver arrows. Gary Schmidt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schmidt, received his Webelos badge and was pre sented with a Scout Knife from the Pack. Matthew Mogensen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Mogensen and James Patton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvin Patton. bceame new pack members. They were presented Cub Scout Neckerchiefs and slides as a gift from the American Legion j Po.st 237, the spunsoriim organ- uation. Mis. Raymond Freeman played for group singing. Cash Awards For Community Betterment Awards totaling $4,000 will be dangled each year before Ne braska communities Interested In building a better hometown. Known as the Nebraska Com munity Betterment Contest, the project will be sponsored jointly by the Division of Nebraska Re sources and the university oi Nebraska's Community Services Department. The top community each year will win $1,000, in addition to having a better community. Prizes of $500, $250, and $125 will be awarded in each of four divisions to first, second and third-place winners respectively. In addition, a grand prize of $500 will go to the best of the four di vision winners. Each entry for the improve ment of economic, social, physi cal, and cultural patterns will compete with communities of comparable size. Based on the 1960 population census, the four divisions will be: less than 1,000 population; 1,000-2,499 popula tion; 2,500-7,499 population; and 7,500 to 30,000 population. This will exclude only the cities of Omaha and Lincoln. Financing the contest are these Investor-owned natural gas companies serving Nebraska: Natural Gas Distributing Com pany; Northwestern Public Service Company; Western Power and Gas Company; Northern Natural Gas Company and its Peoples Natural Gas Di vision; Kansas-Nebraska Na tural Gas Company; North Cen tral Gas Company; Iowa Elec tric Light and Power Company; and Iowa Public Service Com pany. According to the two agen cies, headed by David Osterhout of the Resources Division and Dr. Otto Hoiberg of the Univer sity, the first contest period will run from Oct. 1 of this year through Sept. 30, 1963. This schedule will be repeated each year, with an annual awards meeting to be held in mid-October at the Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. Guidelines for the contest are now being drawn up, according to Mr. Osterhout. However, he said, a series of district meet ings will be held in September to explain the contest. Program kits outlining en trance requirements, community organization, project eligibility, and judging procedures will be handed out at these district meetings: Sept. 24, 1962 Scottsbluff, 10:30 a.m.; and Ainsworth, 7 p.m. Sept. 25, 1962 Broken Bow, 10:30 a.m.; and McCook, 7 p.m. Sept. 26, 1962 Wayne, 10:30 a.m., and Columbus, 7 p.m. Sept. 27, 1962 Beatrice, 10:30 a.m. The location of the meetings will be announced later. Addi tional details may be obtained from the Nebraska Resources Division, 1305 State Capitol, Lin coln. BORED? TRY LAW Los Angeles Overcome by boredom one housewife found a solution she studied law. Mrs. Mesa D. Jundberg, 41, mother of five, appeared to be a very surprised woman when she was admitted to the State bar. She began her studies in 1954, when she realized she was fed up with housekeeping, den moth ering, and P.T.A.'ing. NO DOWN PAYMENT LOW AS $60 PER MONTH have it NOW have it BASIC-BILT a conplefe home on your of,anywhere,wi'h no money down. dreom hem, i your pin 25 modeli to choose from ' budget and every taste. f H IIP MJ IJIfi iiniiTimi-i YOUR CHOICE CAN INCLUDE complete plumbing, heat fng, electrical wiring, cab inets, vinyl floor covering and all foundation mate rials. WE HELP OUTSIDE . . . YOU HELP INSIDE Select your plan and we build the basic structure to the state of completion that best suits your needs. You finish some or all of the interior with materials we provide and easy to follow instructions. r News From Mrs. Frank Hurlbut Orville Sandy returned to his position as agent for the Burling ton after three weeks vacation with his daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Robert Benner and family, at Cheyenne, Wyo. Emmett Landon underwent surgery Thursday at the Bryan Memorial Hospital. The report is he is getting along real good. William Buck returned home from the Veterans Hospital this week. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kuntz and daughter and their guests Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Patchoff and family and Mr. and Mrs. Daymond Francisco and family of Lincoln enjoyed a pic nic and swimming at the Linoma Beach. Callers on Mrs. Mabel Lam bert this week were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wilkin of Akron, Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. John Fox of Ashland, Mrs. John Downing, Mrs. Gladys Martin and Mrs. Wayne Howard and girls. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bell vis ited with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Otto and boys Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pilfold were Sunday dinner and lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sayles Thomsen of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wright and family visited Mr. Wright's sister-in-law and brother, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wright and fam ily of Hastings recently. Mr. and Mrs. William Buck are the grandparents of a daugh ter born July 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lane of Lincoln. Mrs. Nell Marshall of Bellevue was a Wednesday overnight and Thursday guest of Mrs. Clara Pershing. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Bulling and family of Lincoln spent Monday evening at the C. W. Osborn home. Thursday morning callers on Mrs. Elsie Kelly were Mrs. Har mon Miller and Joyce. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Otto, Gail and Marlin of Ithaca spent Fri day evening at the Frank Hurl but home. Sunday evening visitors with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kyles were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kinney of Palmyra. IVaTfJ Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Haertel were Mrs. Haer tel's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Damme of Cook. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Haertel spent Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Art Hansen of Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson and Arlene spent Sunday eve ning with Mr. and Mrs. Sayles Thomsen of Lincoln. Mr. John son and Mr. Thomsen called on Emmett Landon at the Bryan Hospital that evening. Saturday guests of Mrs. Grace Walradt were Mrs. Lavern Urwin, Larry and Linda and Miss Helen Urwin of Omaha. The group had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marolf. Sunday afternoon guests of Mrs. Grace Walradt were Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Urwin of Louis ville, Miss Helen Urwin of Om aha and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marolf. Sunday evening visitors with Mrs. Walradt were Mr. and Mrs. Milton Bachman of Ash land. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Bell were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ellis of Canton, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grubb of Ellisville, 111. Additional eve lot, for at little yton to pay. a style and size to fit every Pacesetter will deliver and do rough construction on your lot. Outside complete with siding, aluminum storm windows, and front and back doors. iWllOanWWBlWTOrWTTirTTTT 1 TO: Pacesetter Homes, Inc. 3060 "F" Strut, Omaha, Nibr. Phono 733-8122 n I wn a lot. I don't own a lot, but think 1 tan got ont. Nam - Address Phone -City. Greenwood Phone 789-3435 ning guests were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Snyder of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Jardine and family of Ellsworth spent from Sunday to Tuesday at the Leonard Jardine home. They brought Mrs. Leonard Jardine home after she had spent a week visiting in their home. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kaufman were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nord strom and family of Waverly and additional afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Liewer and Peggy of Lincoln. Liberty Explorers An outdoor meeting of the Liberty Explorers 4-H club with all members present was held at the Robert Kendall home with Doyle Ervin as host. President Robert Kendall opened the meeting, followed by flag salutes. Demonstrations were: Making Lemonade, Lorraine Beil; Tree Growth, Doyle Ervin; Garden Mulch, Kim Beil; Preparing a Garden Exhibit, Larry Board man; Weed Classification, Pat ric McDonald. Robert Kendall gave a librar ian's report. Forestry boys brought and id entified 10 tree leaves. Garden project boys showed their gar den plans. Girls planned a picnic. The prior meeting of the club was held at the Boardman home with Patric and Suzen McDon ald assisting. Film strips and slides were shown by Ben And erson. Achievement meeting will be at the Forest Beil home July 25 at 2 p.m. Larry Boardman, reporter. ED. ULRICH Painting Contractor INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING EXPERTLY DONE INSIDE WOO dHfTm S HTN C SPRAY PAINTING OF FARM BUILDINGS LESS THAN 50 FEET IN HEIGHT WILL WORK ON AN HOURLY BASIS OR CONTRACT PHONE 2500 Build in your telephones right from the start'. JF you're planning a new home or remodeling it's smart to have it prewired for telephone service. Saves you money and remember, no home is really up-to-date unless its phones are within easy reach in the bedroom, kitchen, playroom or workshop. With prewiring, you can plan your telephones Loth permanent and portable exactly where you want them. Remember, you'll have a choice of ten colors to match the decor of any room. Talk with your architect and builder or call our Business Office for full details on home prewiring. The Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company Obituary Fmrna Kuhge AVOCA (Special) Miss Emma Ruhge. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ruhge. was born at Avoca Dec. 30, 1878. She died at Christensen Nursing Home. Weeping Water, July 12 following a short illness. Miss Ruhge was baptized in North Branch Church and re ceived her early education in Avoca public schools. She lived here until 1937 when her parents moved to Cook. After the death of her parents, she lived with a brother, Walter, at Cook. In 1946, she entered the nurs ing home. Funeral was at Avoca Congre gational Church with the Rev. I. C. G. Campbell officiating. Music was by Mrs. Henry Maseman, organist, and Christy Kepler, soloist. Pallbearers were nephews: Raymond Hanan, Marvin Rughe, Robert Oetken, Charles Rughe, Melvin Brennfouder and Vyron Martacho. Burial was in Avoca Cemetery. Hobson-Dorr Funeral Home was in charge. 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