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i THE PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO ri y:6,p ' ' ' ' - $ ' Ml - , : .," ... 1 ; - '. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mis. Ralph Schell, 8228 Cole St., Downey, Calif, announce the engagement of their daughter, Jean nie, to PFC Frank Wards, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wards, former residents of Plattsmouth, now of 210 W. Miami St., Poola, Kansas. The announcement was made Thanksgiving Day. Frank is presently stationed at Camp Pendelton, Calif, in I SMC. Jeannie is a member of the 267 Bethel, Order of J tbi Daughters at Dow ney. he is a graduate of Earl Warren High School and is attend ing Long Beach State College, her sophomore year. Miss Schell is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Miller, Fort Crook; niece of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Born, Riverside, Calif., former Plattsmouth residents. Mrs. Myers Visits In California Mrs nnrar. M Mvers arrived, home Tuesday morning after spertcing the holidays on the, west coast with her children j located there. I Paul and Dorothy Myers and ! family are at Duarte where they ; hnv nnrchasPri a home. Irvan ; and Shirlee Myers and children live at Azusa; Marion and Barbara- (Myers) Plybon and girls are at Pasadena. Mrs. Myers visited with Rev. and. Mrs. George Smith, former pastor of the Plattsmouth Com munity Church. He is minister of a church at Stanton, Calif. A Classified Ad in The Journal cost as little as 50 cents. ' Schremer'i Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c 8-oz.Jar $1.00 16-oz.Jar $1.50 A Wonderful - Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream How Much Are You Paying for a 3-ox. Jar? Schreiner Drug Send or Bring . . . : WINTER GARMENTS TO US FOR THAT BRAND NEW LOOK! We'll Have Them Ready For You When You Need Them. Just Dial 4193 For FREE Pick Up and Delivery In Plattsmouth FMGIDAIRE COIN-OP ; CLEANING - WHILE YOU SHOP SERVICE T FREE PICK UP & DELIVERY OF REGULAR DRY CLEANINC WORK 25c Delivery Charge Additional On Coin-Op Cleaning Plattsmouth Cleaners Phone 4193 -OR- Use Monday, January 7, 1963 Murray CWF MURRAY (Special) The Murray Chiistlan Women's Fel- lowsmp ncia meir regular monthly meeting at the church j 'an - ''"'""'"""" Mrs. Irene Piatt presented the Penln8 worship. t During the regular order of business, Mildred Chriswisser was named in charge of selling ticket3 for the annual Mother- Daughter Banquet Jan. 17. The nominating committee was named, also the committee for the Father-Son Banquet March 12. The lesson, "Christian Han dles For Human Needs," was given by Florence Noell. Mrs. Clara Drucker led the worship service. The meeting was adjourned with the friendship circle and the CWF benediction. Refreshments were served by Nell Sack, Mrs. Piatt and Rose Smith. Bernice Nolte, Secre tary. Platte View Extension Platte View Extension Club met for a noon luncheon at the home of Mrs. Bruce Cook. The meeting was opened by giving the flag salute followed by singing Christmas Carols. The sewing project was dis cussed and it was decided that sewing will be done at the next meeting Jan. 17, 1963 at 10 o' clock at the home of Mrs. George Schroeder. Each mem ber Is to bring a covered dish. The meeting was closeo. by a gift exchange. Journal Want Ads Pay Our Convenient Drive-In Keep In Touch Mr. and Mrs. Lee Dugger left Dec. 31 by plane for their home in Santa Ana, Calif. They came here for the wedding of their niece, Joyce Buechler, who was married to Jerola Helm Dec. 28. ( Returning Thursday to their home at Montrose, Colo, were Mr. and Mrs. "Lindy" Wolever, Laure, Marti and Terri who spent the Christmas Holiday atj the home of their mother, Mrs. Sophia Wolever. Enroute they visited with friends at Columbus and with Mr. and Mrs. Don Wall and family at Kearney. Airman Second Class Robert W. Hild is back in Japan after spending three months in New Zealand. On his trip down he stopped at a couple of small is lands, toured most of New Zea land and liked the country. While at Christ Church, New Zealand he maue a trip to the Antarctic. Stops were made in j The meeting closed with re Australia and Guam enroute to! freshmer.ts served by the Naomi Japan. His address is A2C Robert : circle. W. Hild, AF 17570918, 36th AKS Box 71, APO 323 San Francisco,! Calif. He would enjoy hearing from his friends, while looking forward to coming home in April. Private Carol Spangler left by plane on Saturday to return to ! was tne scene of tne wedding of Paris Island after spending 14jMisg Rutn Ann sprieck, daugh days at the home of her par-1 ter 0f Mr an(j Mrs. Elmer Spri ents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester 8pang- ecj Douglas Alfrey, son of ler and family. Pvt. Carol ; Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Alfrey Sr. The Spangler is In the marines. ! Mrs. Edith Thlele accompan ied her niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Wildon Switzer of Ne- hawka to Lincoln Sunday. They visited their relatives, Mr. and: ley was organist and Ronald Mrs. Melvin Sturm at the Bryan Hutchison, soloist, sang. "Now Memorial Hospital. The Sturms and Forever." "The Wedding are somewhat improved now. 'Prayer" and "The Lord's Pray They were injured in a recent jer." auto accident. ! The bride, given In marriage jby her father, chose a shaped Mrs. Edith Thiele and Mr. and ;en of silk faced peau end re- Mrs. Wildon Switzer also visited in Svrcau.se with Mrs. Thiele i brUllL.r.m'.law Gus Tnleie who Is ill. Home now after the ChrLst Is Mr. and Mrs. n.as Holiday Paul Jahrlg wjio drove tcj Albu-;The querque, new Mexico anu deep Jn.,et of lace, caught with a week with Mr. and Mis. Wil- mjnjature DOws an cascaded ln liam Steinkamp and son Billy j t0 fln aL,le wide train Her and with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gus-id3Uble vell of slik fusion was tasen, daughter of the Stein- j eld by a crown of crystals and kamps. Mrs. L. D. Hiatt of this : pearls. city, mother of Mrs. Steinkamp j Mary Joan Sprieck, sister of and Mrs. Jahrig made the trip the bride, was maid of honor. to Albuquerque by train, join ing them for Christinas. She re turned home Frioay. Friends of Mrs. Fred Hild will be sorry to hear she tell Jan. 2 and suffered some broken ribs. She is recuperating at home. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Spangler left Monday for their home in Seattle, Wash, after spending the holidays with the formers parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Spangler and family. Many Attend Gathering At Spangler Home Mr. and Mrs. Lester Spang ler and family were hosts Sun day, Dec. 30, to a family gath ering and housewarmtng at their home. Among their guests were thsir oldest sun, Eugene, and wife Carol of Seattle. Wash., and Pvt. Carol Spangler who is home on her leave from the Marines after finishing her boot training at Paris Island. Lawrence en joyed the reunion with his sister and brother, as he is now home with his son Mike and his folks. Mrs. Alata Baker was In charge of the guest book. Mrs. Elwin Spangler and Mrs. Mabel Hamm helped serve lunch. Others who were present In cluded Miss Sally Wurtele, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Baker and son, Roy and Dale Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Snsngler and fam ily and Mr. Wm. Spangler, all of Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Dwaine Work man and family, David City; Mr. and Mrs. John Mass and son. Papillion; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Hartman, Manley; Mr. and Mrs. Don Mass and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Mass and fam ily and Mr. and Mrs. Melvln Workman, all of Omaha. Elm wood OES To Install Jan. 15 Ideal Chapter No. 181 at Elm wood will hold open installation Jan. 15, at 8 p.m. j! Being installed for the ensuing year will be wormy Matron, Ines Muenchau; Worthy Patron, Bert Muenchau; Associate Ma tron, Ooal Shreve: Associate Pa tron, Gerald Patton; Cor.djc tress. Evelyn Ransford and As sociate Conductress, Eleanore Muenchau, First Methodist WSCS Meets The First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church memorial room Thursday, Jan. 3, at 2 o'clock with president Mrs. Howard Wiles presiding. Mrs. Wiles opened the meet ing with the reaJing of some thought or the "Art of Happi ness" for the new year. Devotions were given by Mrs. H. B. Perry on "The Biblical Foundation of Missions. The lessen by Mrs. Wm. Heln rich, was cn the same theme and both wc re very Interestingly given. It was r ported that the Soci ety had c. 'er'ained the church choir on Friday evening, Dec. 21st aftrr th'ir caroling. Mrs. Donald Oio speke for the choir ard t'lanked the ladies for the enjcya'jle evening. The society voted to send a contribution for the new "Church for Peace" center at the United Nations, In honor of Bishop Kenneth Copeland. Reports were given on the HI members. Mrs. Hayes and Mrs. K. W. Grosshans are home from the hospital .".nd Mrs. Fred Arm stror.e is "much better." p .i a nritzrlt uth ,An" bprieCK, Douglas Airrey Wed at Louisville iniTTRVTI.tE (RDPciall First Mpthodist Church in Louisville Rev. Rodney E. Wilmoth offici ated at the double ring cere- mony. The altar was decorated with bouquets of white and red chry- santhemums. Mrs. Alletha Un einuru.ucrra e ...v , The scultpured bodice designed. : wlLn an ovrriuy vi atc, nnu i trimmed In shimmering pailletts jwas fashioned with a scalloped SJbrina neckline. The long ! sleeves tapered to the tradition al bridal point over the wrists. voluminous skirt featured a The bride's other attendant was Jean Sprieck, also sister of the bride. Both attendants wore Identical street length dresses of red brocade. The girls wore matching headpieces with tinted net and matching shoes. Each carried a bouquet of white and red mums. Shirley Sutton, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. She ; wore a red brocade dress and carried a small bouquet identical to the attendants. Johnnie Sut ton, cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. Serving as best man was Hen ry Alfrey of Weeping Water, brother of the groom. Orval Rob- bins of Louisville was groom' man. Ushers were Bill and Bob Sutton of Louisville, uncles of the bride. The bride's mother wore a silver-beige dress with green ac cessories and the groom's moth er chose a navy blue dress with light blue accessories. Bath wore orchid corsages. Following the ceremony, a re ception was held in the church parlors. Those serving were Miss Cheryl Baker and Miss Norma Baker of Cedar Creek, Mrs. Hen ry Alfrey of Weeding Water. Mrs. Mary Mansfield of Louisville, Mrs. Herman Wendt of Murdock and Mrs. James Bulin of Lin coln. Helping with the gifts were Mrs. Dennis Siekman of Lincoln, Miss Ellen Sprieck of Murray, Miss Laura Parson of Cedar Creek and Miss Donna Mayfield of Louisville. Mrs. Orval Rob bins of Louisville, cousin of the bride, presided at the guest book. St. John's Parish News The parishioners of St. John'a parish contributed almost 700 pounds of used clothing for the annual Bishops' Clothing Drive. The clothes were packed Into 25 cases and taken to Watson Brothers In Omaha by Carl Ul rich. From there they were shipped to New York. St. John's Grade School volley ball and basketball teams won their first games of the season yesterday by defeating St. Mary's of Nebraska City. '. The volleyball team swept all three games, and the basketball team won easily, 40-22. The next games are scheduled for Friday evening at 7 p.m. In St. John's auditorium when the Red Jays of St. John's tangle with the Blue Devils from Platts mouth Central Junior High. Buechler-Heim At Presbyterian Mr. and Mrs. Jerald Allen Helm The First United Presbyterian Church was the scene of the candlelight wedding -of Miss Joyce Buechler to Jerald Allen Helm Friday, Dec. 28. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Harold Buechler and Mr. and Mrs. Ford Helm. The Rev. Robert O. McLeod officiated at the doublering cer emony. The altar was decorated with baskets of white, chrysanthe mums and pom poms. Bows decorated the aisle pews. Mrs. George Jacobs was or ganist and Albert Wetenkamp was soloist. The bride, given In marriage by her father, chose a floor length gown of chantilly lace. It featured long sleeves, sabrlna neckline with a sprinkling' of pearls and Iridescent sequins, and a full skirt trimmed with lace rosebuds. Her veil of bouf fant Illusion, trimmed with lace and iridescent sequins, was at tached to a crown of pearls and iridescent sr-quins. The bride carried a cascade of red roses. She wore a dia mond necklace and earrings, a gift of the bridegroom. Miss Eileen Peterson, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor Balfours Celebrate Golden Wedding Date Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Balfour of Unlon celebrated their Golaen Wedding Anniversary Sunday,! Dec. 23 in the Methodist Church parlors from two to five p.m. More than 175 guests attend ed. Nieces, Mrs. Vance Balfour, Mra. Kent Balfour and Mrs Lorraine Redden served at the dining table which was graced with a large five-tier golo and white cake baked by Mrs. Del bert Lindsay who also cut It with the help of Mrs. Robert Grunwald. The ladies of the church helped In the kitchen. Mrs. William Whipple presi ded at the guest book; Mrs. Fred Baker was in charge of cards. flowers and gifts. Program consisted of Rev. Howard Hutchman saying Grace and giving anecdotes of Mrs. Balfour's life while living in Murray. Nieces Susan. Carol. Beverly and Judy Balfour and, granddaughter, Cathy Mullis ang three songs; Kenny Red den, nephew, played two piano solos; Nell Balfour, a nephew, played two accordian numbers; Karen Ackley played a piano solo. Rev. Arthur Hurcer, pastor oi the church, gave a talk and the1 benediction. This was followed ;cancen,.d stamps and rug rags by everyone singing "God Be.for Tamlhai Immanuel and with You Till We Meet Again. .BethpaRe Hemes. The couple's daughter and An interesting and timely family, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mul- topic lesson, "The Post Christian lis, Alan, Paul Jr. and Cathy Jo Era" was led by Mrs. A. B. of Covlna. Calif, came the far- Lent, with participation from therest distance. Other guests were from Plattsmouth, Union: Murray, Nebraska City, Dunbar Otoe, Weeping Water, Nehawka, Falls City, Walthlll and Lincoln. Many acquaintances were re newed. In the evening, a group of Baptist Christmas Carolers came and entertained the honorees with favorite songs. The Mulli family stayed a week, all attending dinners among the relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Balfour accom panied the Mull Is family to California for an indefinite stay. During their absence, Glen Co mer is staying at their home in Union. Wedding Rites Church Here : ..' '.. ... . and Miss Sandra Spangler and Miss Karen Keil were brides maids. They wore Identical street-length dresses of red bro cade. The dresses featured full skirts topped with fitted bodices with high necklines and elbow length sleeves. The girls wore matching headpieces with tin ted net, matching shoes and pearls, a gift of the bride. Each carried a colonial bouquet of white pom poms. Beverly Chriswisser, wearing a white dress trimmed In red velveteen served as flower girl. Leslie Peterson, cousin of the bride, was rlngbearer. Duane Helm, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Bill Farls and Charles Sloehr were groomsmen. Ushers were Wayne Peterson, Plattsmouth and Lar ry Eledge, Omaha, cousins of the bride, Denny Petereit and Roland Terryberry, both U Plattsmouth. The bride's mother wore a green wool sheath with black accessories. The brldesroom'a mother chose an aqua sheath with white accessories. Both wore red rose corsages. Following the ceremony, a re ception was held in the church parlors. Mrs. Lee Malzahn of Omaha and Mrs. Lee Dugger of Santa Ana, Calif., aunts of the bride, cut and served the cake; Mrs. Duane Helm oi Murray, sisier- ; in-law of the bridegroom, pour- c"ee ana Mrs- Kicnara r.i edge of Omaha, aunt of the bride, poured punch. Miss Marilyn Klomas of Coun cil Bluffs, Iowa, presided at the guest book. Mrs. Leonard Peterson, aunt of the bride; Maria Jean Pctar- son, Jeamnr.e Eledge Omaha cousins of the bride; Mrs. Hen ry Kaffenberger and Mrs. Ray mond Sands helped with the girts. The couple will make their home at 512'2 Ave. A, Platts mouth, after a trip to Denver and Colorado Springs, Colo. LCW of Christ Lutheran Meets The LCW of Christ Lutheran Wednesday eve- . Lnurcn if it: i at uik uumc u mi. The business meetins? was con ducted by President Mrs. Krae ger. Thank-you notes were read from a number of people who had received cookies and fruit from the organization during the holidays. The group decided to collect , members present. A lunch was served by the hostess, Mrs. Kraeger at the close of the lesson. BANKERS LIFE CO. DES MOINES INSURANCE Fpr All The Family K. P. Pence 222 So. 6th Phone 3269 Mrs. P. A. Hild Celebrates Her 85th Birthday A large group gathered at the home of Mrs. P. A. Hild Friday evening, Jan. 4, to help her cel ebrate her 85th birthday. Attending were Mrs. Anna Gansemer, Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Hild, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hild and 8hlrley, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hild and Richard, Mr. and Mrs. Verner Hild, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gansemer. Also Mr. a.-.d Mrs. Glen Krae ger and David, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Puis and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hild and family, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Melsinger, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hild' and Steven, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bond and family and Dale Hllrt. Also visiting were Mr, and Mrs. Max Dolleck of Blair. Mrs. Dollcck is a sister of Mrs. Ralph Hild. The evening was spent in play ing cards. Later, refreshments were served. Mrs. Ralph Hild and Mrs. Tom Melsinger ea-;h decorated attractive floral birth day cakes for Mrs. Hild. Mrs. Hild is In good health and Is still active in community affairs and attends St. Paul's United Church of Christ. Eagle Dorcas Society EAGLE (Special) The Dor cas Society of Immanucl Luth eran Church met Jan. 2 at the church basement, with Mrs. Herbert Umland es hostess. Members answered roll call by repeating Bible verses on "Missions." The topic discussion, "Keep Informed" was led by Mrs. George Wulf. The Mission itpm on "How Work Began In New Guinea," was given by the pastor's wife, Mrs. Robert Grote. The Society's members voted to use the 1962 birthday dona tion for a pulpit light. Serving Is being planned for Lutheran World Relief. Mmes. Claude Gerhard and Anna Nobbe were appointed to attend the Lutheran Workshop at Seward Jan. 20 Mis. Elda Schroder, secretary protem for Miss Nelda Oberle. Unusual photo of a ft. -This photo is an enlargement of a diamond as it would be seen through our Diamondicope. Wo find this instrument invaluable in detecting a dia mond's "inner secrets:' What does this mean to you? That at our store we know and guarantee the quality of every diamond we sell added . assurance of full diamond value. Groves JewelryQ) WALTER R. SILKEN Registered Jeweler American Gem Society 505 Main Phone 2400 Plattsmouth Vl, : f..,.;......!';:.S....i f, "7"' "I Filling prescriptions Is i professional and personal service which we provide in strict accordance with the highest standards cf Pharmacy. Our label certifies your medicine was dispensed with the fullest measures of professional skill and personal interest in your v.t-Il being. Fred J. Fcldhousen, Ph. C. H P. Peter J. Gepson, B.S. K.P. Pharmacists In Charge J1 r CALENDAR Monday, Jan. 7 Bud of Promise will meet In the IOOF Hall Monday, Jan. 7 at 8 p.m. There will be installa tion of officers. Monday, Jan. 7 Central PTA will meet Mon day, Jan. 7 at 7;30 p.m. In the Central Cafeteria Room. Monday, Jan. 7 Platt-smouth Womans Club will meet Monday, Jan. 7 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. L. W. Egenbergcr. Program will be International Relations, speaker Dr. R. Sosa. Devotions will be given by Mrs. Glen Vallery. Tuesday, Jan. 8 Womens Christian Temper ance Union will meet at the home of Mrs. Olen 8awln, 217 South 3rd Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. ' Tuesday, Jan. 8 Odd Fellows Installation of Officers Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 8 put, In the IOOF Hall. Wednesday, Jan. 9: Band Parents' meeting Wed nesday, Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. in the music room of the high school. Wednesday, Jan. 9 The Junior Unit of the Aux iliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held Wednesday. Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at the VFW Club. Thursday, Jan. 10 Sunbonnet Garden Club will meet with Mrs. LeRoy Covert Thursday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10 Goldenrod Study Club will meet Thursday, Jan. 10 at 2 p.m. in Mynard Church Hall. Mrs. Everett Spangler, Omaha, will have the program. Her theme Is "Down Under." 150 VEW BOOKS LOUISVILLE (Special) A report from Mrs. W. S. McGrew Sr. librarian, says that a total of about 150 new books for all ages have been placed on the shelves since October. The library Is open Wednes days from 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Frlcay evenings, 6:30 to 9 p.m.; and Saturdays, 1:30 p.m. till 5:30. DRUGS! 15 ?i I'. . k- ' ' l fj M .xmimu mtMJJtuuumm