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y f THE PLATT3M0UTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, December 31, 1962 School Notes from Nehawka NEHAWKA (Special) Irene jglons Near and Far. They have Chriswi&ser, Roberta Custer and Mary Ellen Hargrave presented the program at the recent meet ing of the Future Homemakers of America. Wanda Hostetter read the inspiration. Roll call was answered by each member telling what she enjoyed doing at Christmas time. There was a question and an swer period, entertainment hints and singing carols. There was a gift exchange and refreshments were served by the mothers from a decorated table. Mrs. Lawrence Gregg, chairman, announced the Spring Carnival date, Feb. 18 for the PTA spring Entertainment. The theme is "County Fair.'' She appointed her committees. been writing stories and letters for English assignments, Both 7th and 8th grades classes have! finished their science books ana are looking forward to new texts. A number of Junior High stu dents have contributed to the Junior Red Cross drive and re ceived pins. Both sections of the 9th grade are studying about poetry and figurative speech in English and in science are starting the unit, The Structure of the Atom. The Nehawka annual FFA oyster and chili supper will be held Thursday, Jan. 3 at the high school auditorium. Serving will begin at 6:30. The first grade Is operating a grocery store as an activity re lating to number values. The question is What will 5 cents buy? The second graders have been painting in water colors. Their sunsets are colorful. The third grade decorated their room in the gay fashion of Santas and the rJativity theme. They learned the true meaning of Christmas and that it Is more blessed to give than to receive. The Sophomore girls are com pleting their wool skirts in home-making. The Sophomore biology class has been studying animals with backbones. The SoDhomore B students have studied creative writing and talked to the pioneers of the community about historical sights and local history. This was written into a story. Riverview Club The December meeting of the Rivervisw Club was held at the hoiiie ot Mrs. Murl Wheeler with Mrs. Batty Patterson as co-hostess. The meeting was opened by repeating the Lord's Prayer. Fourteen members were pres ent. After the business was taken care of presents were distributed from under the Christmas tree, a grab bag was passed around and each member drew a pres ent. The afternoon was enjoyed by singing Christmas carols with Mrs. Lee Cundall at the piano. Lunch was served. It was decided to have an all day meeting in January at Auiit Georgia Creamer's, each one taking a covered dish as they are going to quilt. Velma Rutins, reporter. Blunt-Wildrick Rites Dec. 75 The Junior class is studying the Civil War in American his tory. Th Chemistry class study has been about weights and learning of atomic structure containing electrons, protons and neutrons. The senior class in English will study the Shakespeare play Hamlet after the holidays. They will make reports on books writ ten by English authors. The newest process In num bers learned by the third grade Is borrowing or regrouping numbers. The fourth grade made a booklet in social studies on Re- IIYDRANT OK I) The City Council Thursday night approved a request of the Board of Public Works for instal lation of a fire hydrant in Win lerset Addit.on to the city. The aridities is in West Plattsmouth alongside the By-Pass of High ways 73-75 where a restaurant is being constructed. Send or Bring . ,. WINTER GARMENTS TO US FOR THAT BRAND NEW LOOK! We'll Have Them Ready For You When You Need Them. 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The meeting was turned over to Mrs. Ervin Albert of Louis ville who gave a demonstration on Christmas Centerpieces; such as; Angels made with pom pom skirts of plastic bags and wings of feathers; Candle holders made of Styrofoam balls and circles with bead and sequin trimmings; Yule Log Center pieces; one woodland scene with evergreen, deer, birds, etc.; Nylon net tree with an angel on top made of feathers; bird cage made of coat hangers decorated with red ribbons and tinsel. Mrs. Earl Horton reviewed the book, "The Travel With Char He." The Bluebird club of Elm wood Invited the Garden Club of Elmwood as their guests. They also Invited the officers of the Extension Council and the group chairmen. Of the officers, Mrs. Kay Leiding of Murdock was present. Mrs. Ervin Albert of Louisville was present as group chairman of Center Precinct. Lunch of Christmas cookies, Ice cream, coffee and mints were served by the hostesses. The mints were the size of a silver dollar and were decorated as such. LOUISVILLE (Special) Sandra Pauline Blunt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Blunt of Manley and Donald Lee Wlld rick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wildrick of Louisville were uni ted In marriage Saturday, Dec. 15 at 2 p.m. at the First Metho dist Church In Louisville in the presence of members of their immediate families. Rev. Rodney Wilmoth officiat ed at the doublering ceremony. Attendants of the couple were Miss Agnes Wilcrick of Louis ville and Stmley Olsen of Coun cil Bluffs, Iowa. The bride, given in marriage by her fa her, wore a ballerina length gtv,n of white and silver embpssed lace over nylon net and tafftta slclrt. The bodice of the gown was of sheer white and silver embossed lace with a fit ted Jersey midriff. Her two-tiered elbow length veil of pure silk bridal Illusion net, outlined with seed pearls and sequins was held In place by a tiara of min iature seed pearls and iride scent sequins. She carried a col onial bouquet of white carna tions and daffidols. She wore matching shoes of white, em bossed with silver threads. The bride s attendant wore a ballerina length dress of blue nylon net over white and blue flowered taffeta with a pink carnation corsage and matching accessories. The men wore dark business suits. A reception was held at the home of the bride groom's par ents at 4 p.m. following the ceremony. The young couple will reside In an apartment in Louisville. ... K i- i. it . . i - - ' s s : ' 1 . V it . ' . 1 V ' f I '' .'. r. - - r L nnimnit iiiwi mmm Mrs. Donald In Wildrick Omaha Couple Celebrates 65th Wedding Date Murray Scouts Have 'Court,' Xmas Party MURRAY A combined Court of Honor and Christmas party was held by Boy Scout Troop 471 at the home of Scoutmaster Olin Morris. After a game period, the fol lowing awards were presented In a candlelighting ceremony: Art merit badge, Mike Price; Star Scout Award, Mike Price; Star Scout Award, Roger How ard. Mothers of the new Star Scouts pinned the new badges on their sons. Segments were presented to 10 members for participation in the Fall Camporee at Camp Cedars. The ceremony was closed with the Scoutmaster's benediction anci refreshments were served by the mothers. Mr. and Mrs. James Brown, 5124 Leavenworth, Omaha, cele brated their 65th wedding anni versary Dec. 22. ' Friends and relatives honor ed them with a card shower and there was a dinner at their home Mor the immediate family. Present for the dinner were the couple's two daughters, their husbands, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan DeLes Dernier of Findlay, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Top llff, Murray and a great-granddaughter, Kathy Sue Hackwlth, PlattsmouU). Kathy Sue Hackwith U the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Hackwith who recently mov- jed here from Mason City, Iowa. Mrs. Hackwith is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Topliff. Hi h appy new yeaR ,4 ' v M J V St f 1 yva r I Vv h Ci; Company . V 4f Marilyn Morris, Shirley Foster at Y' Convention Marilyn Morris and Shirley Foster, of Murray, are among the more than 1,000 college stu dents participating Dec. 27 Jan. 2 In the seventh quadren nial National Student Assembly of the Young Men's Christian Association, and the Young Wo men's Christian Association, at the University of Illinois In Ur bana. As participants In this "town meeting," hela once in every student generation, they repre sent the Nebraska Wesleyan University YWCA Si YMCA on the campus of Wesleyan along with Karen Vodchnal, Winnie Loh, Bob Morton and Gary Gray. The Assembly theme Is "Re volution and Response." and all program aspects are designed to give student participants as well as faculty members and inter national students attending an opportunity to respond to a world In revolution. Primrose Chapter Names Officers, Installs Jan. 3 LOUISVILLE (Special) The Order of the Eastern Star. Prim rose Chapter No. 103, Spring field, held its December meet ing with Mrs. Marlys Vaughn, Worthy Matron conducted the business meeting. The following are the newly elected officers: Worthy Matron, Jeanne Zimmerman; Worthy Patron, Fred Leson; Associate Matron, Mary Carlene Kroese; Associate Patron, Wilbur Hub bell; Secretary, Alverta Ahl; Treasurer, Esther Inman; Con ductress, Marcia Benash; Asso ciate Conductress, Leona Calla way. Installation for these eight officers and the 10 appointed of. ficers will be Jan. 3 at the Ma sonic Temple In Springfield. VUitors were: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morrell of Palmyra. Host and hostesses for the soeUl hour were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Hubbell, Mrs. Gladys llcnnings and Mrs. Maud Lesan. Sprieck Family Visiting Here Sergeant and Mrs. Raymond E. Sprieck and children, Jeffrey, Sasan and Christine are here for the holidays from Fort Lewis, Wash. They are gue.sts of their parents, Mrs. Virgil Perry of Plattsmouth and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Sprieck and Ellen of Murray. Mrs. Perry was hostess to the group on Christmas Day. On Saturday Sgt. and Mrs. Sprieck and Jeffrey went to Denver to look for housing as Sgt. Sprieck will be stationed at Denver after Jan. 10 in ROTC work. Susan Is staying with her grandmother Perry and Chris tine is staying with her grand parents, the Spriecks, at Mur ray while the parents and broth er are In Denver. - BIRTHS Son Mr. and Mrs. David Fulton of Clarinda, Iowa are parents of an 8 pound, t'i ounce son, Scott David, born Dec. 14. This is the couple's first child. Mrs. Fulton is the former Rae Mae Henry of this city. Orandparenta are Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Fulton, Wood River, 111., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Henry, Plattsmouth. Mrs. Grace Henry of Plattsmouth Is the great-grandmother. . ' - A Classified Ad In liie Journal cost a little as 50 cents. New York Visitors In Sandin Home Mrs. John Breltenbach and son John of New York City, N. Y.. left for their home Saturday after spending Christmas week here with her mother, Mrs. Katherine Sandin. Christmas Day Mrs. Sandin and her visitors were guests In the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Sandin and children, Michael, Anne, Mary at Lincoln. Mrs. Breltenbach is a sister of Mr. James Sandin. Algo at the dinner Christmas day and Joining in the festivities was Mrs. Snmlln's father, Mr. Rhoades of San Pedro, Calif. Mrs. Brletenbach will be re membered here as the former Anna May Sandin. She is pres ently teaching In the Beth Page School, a suburban school of New York City. Christmas Reunion At Green Home Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Green had as their Christmas dinner guests Sunday five of their nine chil dren and their families. Here were Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Franklin Grern and chil dren of Oscoda, Mich. He is being sent to Okinawa for 2'i years. Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Green and family, Gretna; Mr. and Mrs. Cy Horr of Brownville, Neb.; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Green and family, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Sheard and family, Plattsmouth. A gift exchange was held, and all had a wonderful time. Sergeant Green left Wednes day for California and will fly to Okinawa. His wife and chil dren are here awaiting for ord ers to Join him. Srhreiner'i Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c 8-oz. Jar $1.00 16-oz.Jar $1.50 I A Wonderful Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream j How Much Are You Paying ! for a .1-oz. lrt Schreincr Drug Alpha Delta Kappa Christmas Party The Alpha Delta Kappa held their Derembfr mee'lng at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Fitch. The meeting included a Christ mas Party end gift exchange. The beautiful home of the Fitch family was decorated ac cording to the season. After the business session, card games were enjoyed ard refreshment were served in typical Yuletide fashion. Call Ycur News Anc1. Social Items tn 141 m ikt . mm i mil mi umi mi -t .w js -rh- i . V-- s V- t V - ---- a -.- -V . $n hi o e ci a A diamond haj always been the aristocrat of gems. And it always will be. The Reign of Diamonds never ends. We treat them with respect and bow to their brilliance. Our reverence comet from an intimate knowledge of every facet of a diamond's nature. Should we share these insights with you, you can be sure of the quality of the gem you select. Our advice it free and we give it gladly. Groves Jewelry(p) WALTER R. SILKEN Registered Jeweler American Gem Society J05 Main Fhone 2400 Plattsmouth IFYE To Speak At Extension Annual Meeting i Jerome Herink, 1962 Interna tional Farm Youth Exchange delegate to Italy returned to his farm home at Leigh, Nebraska in December. Jerome Is farm ing in partnership with his par ents near Leigh and will spend two weeks !n January on a scheduled speaking tour. His schedule will take him to Kearney, Sidney, Imperial, Weeping Water, Lincoln, Walt hill, Greeley, Loup City, Ogal lala, Alma, Fairbury, Pierce, Albion, Neligh, West Point, and Weeping Water where he will speak at the annual meeting of the Cass County Extension Serv ice. International Farm Youth Ex change delegates live and work with farm families as a part of the cultural exchange program. They are selected for their abil ity to contribute to world under standing. The Nebraska IFYE program is coordinated by the Agricul tural Extension Services spon sored by Mr. Nathan Gold, a Lincoln businessman and the Ne braska Rural Youth. The Nebraska Rural Youth is an Agricultural Extension spon sored organization for single young adults 17-30 year of age who are Interested in the better ment of Nebraska. Recent IFYE exchangees to Cass county were from Germany and Switzerland. To be an IFYE, you must be between 20 and 30 years of age, single, from a farm background, have experience In youth orgarv lzatlons, and be willing to de vote time to Rpeakhig and spreading the Influence of the IFYE program. CALENDAR Tuesday, Jan. 1: Tha rVtH WIlnwB laIll moat Tuesday night at the IOOF Hall. Tuesday, Jan, 1: Stated meeting of Home Chap ter No. 189 Tuesday,. Jan. 1 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, lan. I: Navy Mothers Club will meet at Consumers Club Rooms Tues day, Jan. 4 at 2 p.m. 29. SOE IONAL SALE OF Acetate BUS Jersey Never Before Such TREMENDOUS DRESS VALUES! You'll Love These Figure - Flattering Numbera and You'll Adore Their Tiny Price! Be Here Early! These Won't Last Long! Wonderful Estron Acetate Jersey Colorful Prints and Strips. WASHABLE DRIP DRY LITTLE or NO IRONING Now - For tha First Time True "Ready To Wear" Styling and Fit FEATURES: DRAPED CIRCLE COLLAR SOFTLY SHIRRED SKIRT BACK ZIPPER 34 STEP-IN 2 IN. 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