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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Thursday, January 10, 1963 ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Donald Fredenburg of Elm wood Announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Sharon Rose, of Lincoln to Airman Second Class Jimmfe P. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Gray of Lincoln. Air man Gray is stationed at Webb AFB, Texas. A March wedding is planned. 'Challenging Teenagers' Leader Theme LINCOLN Three hundred Ne braska 4-H leaders will discuss "Our Challenging Teenagers" at the State 4-H Leaders Confer ence January 23-25 at the Uni versity of Nebraska Center for Continuing Education. The Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha will provide financial support for leaders attending. "Special attention will be fo cused'on the older 4-H club mem bers between 14 and 20 years of age,"reports Elaine Skucius, as sociate state 4-H club leader at the University. "Nearly one frurth of our 35,000 4-H clubj members are in this age brack et. Members in the older age brackets include: 14 years 3,278;. 13 years 2,188, 16 years 1,448, and 17 to 2ff years 1,140. "Presentations and discus sions will ftftUil.. around unto standing the teenager, programs and activities geared to meet the needs of this age group and un derstanding leadership needs to best serve this group," Miss Sku cius said. Edward Pope, Federal Exten sion specialist in human rela tions ..at Washington, D. C, will serve as guest speaker and re source person during the confer ence, irf The -800 delegates to the State 4-H Leader Training Conference will represent over 7,000 adult leaders who serve Nebraska 4-H youth. Every county in the State Is eligible to send delegates to the Conference. All expenses for the conference including meals, lodging and travel for the dele gates will be paid for the 18th consecutive year by Ak-Sar-Ben. 4-Mile Club Meets The Four-Mile Club met Feb ruary 8 at the Blue Flame Room with the new president, Mrs. Everett Parriott, presiding. Welcomed to the club were two new members, Mrs. James Crosshans and Mrs. Roger Wehrbein. Secret pals were revealed and new names drawn for 1963. The February meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Wayne Meisinger. Lunch was served to 16 mem bers by hostesses Mrs. Lyle Sparks and Mrs. Charles Cross hans. The Real Test To really know a man, observe his behavior with a woman, a child, and a flat tire. The Busy Bee, Rota, Spain. AUTHORIZED MAYTAG AND ADMIRAL SALES AI1D SERVICE WEEPINC WATER, NEBRASKA PHONE 823-5175 Couple, Grandson Visit in Denver Mr. and Mrs. Earl Redd who accompanied their grandson, Ray Adkins, Jr. to Denver, Colo, for the Christmas and New Year's Holidays returned home Friday. They spent 11 days in the new home at Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ad kins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Redd and parents of Ray, Jr. The hosts had seveial dinners in the Nebraska visitors' honor, which Included Mr. Redd's brother whom he had not seen for 17 years, Mr. and Mrs. Aus tin Redd of Grand Junction, Colo. Togclher they visited Mr. Redd's aunt in a nursing home in Fort Collins, ending a 55 year separation. They had visits with former Cass County residents, now of that area, and attended services at the Nazarene Church. In addition to the vacation, Mr. Redd underwent surgery for -cylocos cyst at Znur hos pital, and, '14 geftijig along fine. Joy Sporhases Celebrate 25th Anniversary AVOCA (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Joy Sporhase of Bradshaw held open house at Zion Luth ern Church Jan. 6 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. A program including a skit was presented. Mrs. Arley Hill, Elmwood, was narrator. Nancy Bose, Nancy Kepler, Roseann Ja cobsen, "Michael Bose and Lynn Bose sang, accompanied by Brenda Wolcott. Mrs. Joy Water meir sang. Steve Dean played a clarinet solo and Dorene Dean gave a reading. Relatives attending from Avo ca were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ja cobsen and Roseann, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Bose and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bose and son, Mrs. Dora Oldenberg; from Papillion, Mr. and Mrs. Orlin Ross and family; from Syracuse, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ehlers, Mrs. Joy Watermeier and Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Sporhase; from Elm wood. Mr. and Mrs. Arley Hill and family; and Mrs. Clara Ruhge, Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Sporhase and Mrs. Orlin Ross were at tendants at the wedding Jan. 6, 25 years ago. Joy Sporhase is from Syra cuse. His wife is the former Gladys Oldenberg of Avoca. Think It Over If you want to get even with someone, try those who have helped you. The Tribune, Chi cago. I Dr. Sosa is Speaker at Plattsmouth Woman's Club Thirty members of the Platts mouth Woman's Club met Mon day afternoon at the home of Mrs. L. W. Egenberger. Co-host-eweg were Mrs. Fred Lugsch, Mrs. Fred Feldhousen, Mrs. W. A. Swatek, Mrs. Ward Schade and Mrs. R. B. Hayes. Mrs. J. O. McMaken, club president, opened the meeting and presided. Mrs. Dale Philpot led in pledge of allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, followed by Club Col lect repeated in unison. Mrs. Olen Vallery had devo tions bringing Thoughts for the New Year and scriptures from Romans 4-6 and also from the Sixth Chapter of Second Corin thians. Verses 1-8. She closed with a prayer of faith for peace and brotherhood md an expres sion of gratitude for our great American heritage. Topic for the afternoon pro gram was International Rela tions and Mrs. W. L. Helnrich, program chairman introduced Dr. Rafael Sosa, Instructor of Spanish in the Plattsmouth High School, who spoke on conditions in his native Cuba. He painted a vivid word picture of life of the Cuban families under the Castro regime, telling of the strict ra tioning of food and the penalties inflicted for having just a little more than permitted by ration rule, as well as the regulation of Cuban family life as regards religion, entertaining of guests in the homes; and the necessity of complete adherence to all Crstro orders as set down by militia enforcing of such orders. Dr. Sosa said about seven mil lion Cubans are controlled by about 500,000 of Castros men, among whom are many Russian communists. He gave some reasons for the condition the Cubans find them selves In today and why and how they become exiles. Dr. Sosa left Cuba in 1959 and like others who preferred to become exiled to accepting the Castro rule, sacrificed many things to gain freedom. He brought his listeners into a keener aware ness of the Drivllege of being an American citizen and impressed upon- each the importance of guarding against infiltration of communistic doctrine with Us false promises. Following h's talk, Dr. Sosa conducted a question and answer period In which members parti cipated. Reports of club r.'tivltieg were heard and membcWTBtta'S con tribution to District One NFWC project of tourism in Nebraska. Following a social hour, host esses served refreshments as sisted by Miss Laura Melsinger. The February 4th meeting will be with Mrs. M. M. Muncle, with the program of music In charge, of the Music Committee, Mrs. E. C. Giles chairman. A silent auction will be held at this meeting. Mrs. Mynard Club The Mrs. Mynard Extension Club held its January meeting at the home of Mrs. Richard Wohl farth. Beven members were present. Mrs. Oeorge Jacobs presented the lesson, "What's Behind the Ads." A quiz on advertising slo gans was won by Mrs. Richard Cole. Next meeting will be Feb. 12 the home of Mrs. Robert Cole. Lunch was served by the host ess. Luber-Schubeck Wedding Feb. 9 Mrs. Josephine Dodsk an nounces the approaching mar riage of her daughter, Ann Luber to Mr. Ernest 8chubeck, Jr., son of Mrs. Anna Schubeck. The ceremony will be held Feb. 9 at 6 o'clock at 419 Jaun cey Ave., Lyndhurst, New Jer sey. A reception will follow the wedding ceremony at the home of the bride's parents. CALENDAR Friday, Jan. 11 PEO Chapter will meet Fri day, Jan. 11 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Carl Ofe. Monday, Jan. 14 Jr. Sr. PTA will meet Monday, Jan. 14 In the Central Auditori um at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. IS Plattsmouth Lodge AF&AM Installation of officers at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Masonic Hall. Masons and ladies invited to attend. Tuesday, Jan. 15 ' Circle One of 6t. Paul's United Church of Christ will meet In the church parlors Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 1:30 p.m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Louis Naeve and Mrs. Fred Herre. f Wednesday, Jan. 30 Band Parents' meeting Wed nesday, Jan. 30 at 8 p.m. In the music room of the high school. A Classified Ad in The Journal cost as little as 50 cents. Keep In Touch Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Feldhous en and sons Bobby and Eddie of Great Falls, Mont., are here and in Lincoln visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Feldhousen of Plattsmouth, Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick Anderson, Lincoln. The visitors will be In Plattsmouth over the weekend, and then will leave for their new home at Ilu.noton, Va. Tony LaTIod i Is a patient at Methodist Hospital, Omaha. He had sur&cry Wednesday morn ing. He Is in Hoom 563. Mrs. Wallace Warner is a Da - tient at the Methodist Hospital in Omaha. She was injured by a cow Friday at their farm home. Harry Plybon entered St. Mary's Hospital In Nebraska City Wednesday morning for emergency surgery. Fred Feldhousen returned home Tuesday from the hospital In Omaha where he underwent a check-up. Mrs. Frank Ounsolly and Earl Payton of this city have receiv ed word of the death of their brother, Raymond Payton of Qulncy, 111. He was a railroad! worker, had come home for the evening and died of a heart at tack as he reached home. Sharon Gunsolly, Plattsmouth High senior, entered Methodist Hospital In Omaha Wednesday night for observation and pos sible surgery. She Is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ounsolly. - ,- ,, Doiu T-.,jHall as accompanist. Mr. ana Mrs Ralph Dud .Amerlcani8m Chairman, Mrs. visited Mr. and Mrs John 2immerman instructed mem Thomas in Omaha Wednesday. b , h phrasing and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas have tak en an apartment -t 911 South 36th Apt. 4, Omaha, for the win ter months. Both have been under doctors care. Recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Woster and daugh ters were Lt. Col. and Mrs. O. W. Gibson and three children. He is with the US Marines, a former neighbor of the Woster's married daughter in California, when he was stationed at Camp Penflcltona They have Just re turned from Thailand, and were enroute to his new assignment at Washington D C. Ellen Beckner of Nebraska City was found dead In her home Monday morning. Miss Beckner was a close friend of Mrs. Edith Thlele of Platts mouth and a frequent visitor here. Funeral services are pend ing at Lett Funeral Home, Ne braska City. Marjorie Ropers, Lester Strickland Wed at Avoca AVOCA (Speciall Mr. and Mrs. Lester Strickland of Lin coln were married at First Lu thern Church, Avoca, Jan. 1. The Rev. Luther Sherer read the double ring ceremony. The bride Is the former Mar jorie Ropers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ropers, Syra cuse. The bridegroom Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Strick land. Norfolk, Va. Geraldine Ullspberger was maid of honor. Donald Pufpaff was best man. The bride's sister, A r 1 e n e Ropers was soloist, Mrs. Len ord Nutzman was at the organ. Janice Roper, another sister of the bride, was at the guest book. . The bride, given in marriage ! by her father, wore a white wool ; street length dress and a white pill box hat. She carried a lav ender orchid on a white Bible. A reception was held In the parish hall following the cere-! mony. The bride, a graduate of Syra cuse High is employed at Farm ers Mutual Insurance Company. The bridegroom Is a graduate of Formal Smith High 8chool, Norfolk, Va., and Is stationed at Lincoln with the Air Force. They live at 745 South 12th Lincoln. The Meek? One Incentive for going on liv ing Is to see what the meek do with the earth when they do in herit. The Telegraph Herald, Dubeque, Iowa. THE PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL Official County and City Paper: cDiauiisnea in 1001 Entered at the Post Office at Plattsmouth. Nebraska as sec ond class mail matter in accord- ance with the Act of Congress of March 8, 1879. j ruDusnea eemi-weeitiy, Mon- fla-s and Thursdays, at 410 Main Street. PlatUmodth, Cass Coun ty. Nebr. (Subscriptions: 25 Cents for 2 Weeks by carrier inside Platts mouth; By Mail $4.00 per year Cass and adjoining countiea: $5.00 per year, elaewhr.) 1 A1 11 ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs Robert J. Sargent announce the engagement of their daughter Patty Jo, to Larry I). Cole of 1 Lincoln, son of Mr. and Mrs j Willis Cole, Plattsmouth. Miss Sargent attended the University of Nebraska, a graduate of the Lincoln School of Commerce, and presently is employed a Daughter secretary for the Lincoln Pro-1 Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Boct duction Credit Association. Mr.jtcher, 701 Avenue B, are par Cole Is attending the I'nlverslty ents of a daughter born Jan. 7 of Nebraska and is affiliated at Clarkson Hospital, Omaha. with Acacia Fraternity. No date has been set for the wedding. Many Reports Heard At Auxiliary Meeting The American Legion Auxil- 5? met ta regular session In the ciuo rooms ui me w o uiuu Dec. 27 with Mrs. Russell Schalk, president, calling the meeting to order. Meeting opened with ritualis tic formality; presentation of the colors, prayer by the chaplain and pledge of allegiance to the United States flag and singing of the National Anthem "Star Spangled Banner" with Mildred way to give the pledge of allegi ance to our flag and that we should never say the American Flag always the United States Flag. , Mildred Hall was instructed to contact Oscar Mussman as to a speaking date before the Auxil iary at some early date. Mrs. Eugene Vroman, cour tesy chairman, sent three cards to members and a wreath to the family of Mrs. James Pittman, --The Child Welfare X)mmlt!e jj-eported four baskets and 12 fruit plates delivered at Christ mas time to reedy families and the management of Hinky Dinky store had given 20 gifts to chil dren through the Child Welfare Committee. Mrs. Glen McClure and Mrs. Kenneth Dunlap reported that four members had helped at the Veterans Hospital at Omaha and had visited the gift shop. Reports from the committee on the Christmas dinner for the Women's Division of the Cham ber; of Commerce, showed net proceeds of $23.52 with many fa vorable comments for the decor ations, food and service. Mesdames John Kalasek, Eu gene Krings, Eugene Vroman, Lucille Gaines and Mary Nelson, committee on the Christmas party for Legion and Auxiliary, reported a fine attendance. Mrs. Schalk reported she had shipped 3,123 coffee labels and strips for Christmas toys. Mrs. Eugene Krings made a motion and lt passed to purchase 50 holiday coin cards as a money making project. The Unit is to purchase seven "Need a Lift" pamphlets to be given to the schools. These pam phlets show scholarships that are available to veterans chil dren and others who wish to ai tetvf college after high school. Mrs. Schalk gave a resume of her attendance at the winter con- ference in Grand Island Dec 1. Fifty-nine poppy corsages were entered in the contest and our entry received honorable men tion. A letter from our 12th Dis trict President, Frances E. Swanson, gave many of the In teresting and wonderful things that can be accomplished by the Legion and Auxiliary units work ing together. Keentlme Director Tom Det wller asked for volunteers to help some evenings. Volunteers were Mildred Hall, Mrs. Carl Zimmerman and Mrs. W. H. Woolcott. After the retiring of colors and closing prayer, Mrs. Schalk In troduced Mrs. Kenneth Dunlap who spoke on Civil Defense. Refreshments were served by the following committee, Mmes. Fred Feldhousen, Melvin Moritz, John Parkeprhg, Harry Peln, Ed Baumgart, Ellen McCarthy, and Edna McCarthy CAMPFIRE NEWS At the home of our guardian, Mrs. C. W. Armstrong, the Wa- ki-chl-da Campfire group elcct- ed officers. Pam OuehLstorff was elected president; Faye MUenheimer, vice president Lynn Nettelmann, secretary: Klley Armstrong, treasurer; Margene Winn, tele phone chairman and Su'aii Lutz, scribe. Navy Mothers Met At Consumers Navy Mothers' Club met at Consumers Club Rooms Jan. 4 with Commander Mae Favors presiding. Letters and Christmas Greet ings were read from the Nation al and State Commanders. Members voted to have the penny fund again this year. Each member puts in a penny! for the first month, two for the second, and so on for the year. This money Is to be used for local welfare work. Americanism chairman Mrs. Covert read an item on Flag Etiquet. The members adjourned with the retiring of colors and a prayer for peace and the club pledge. Hostess Mrs. Covert lunch. served! - BIRTHS weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces,! a field trip to the weekly Al and was named Deborah Ruth.jblon newspapers today and Frl Mr. Boettcher is employed with 'day to obtain professional cx RCA at Offutt AFB. Paternal perience In newspaper advertis grandparents are Mr. and Mrs llng. William Boettcher, Camden, N.J.I Son Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Runte of this city are parents of a 6 pounds 14',jr ounce son, William Eugene, born Jan. 8 at Brown's Hospital, Nebraska City. They have two boys and a girl at home. Mr. Runte Is employed at Lyman Rlchey. WEEK-END DOOR BUSTERS AT SOENNICHSEN'S TAKE ADVANTACE OF THESE LOW-DOWN PRICES TO FILL YOUR EVERY-DAY NEEDS MEN'S BIG SMITH OVERALLS . IVOt fftTpi MEN'S SIZES LEE RIDERS MEN'S - YOUTH'S - BOYS Heavy Winter Outerweai COATS JACKETS PARKAS MEN'S Cotton Sweaters r Salt & Pepper Fleece Lining Sizes 40 thru 46 BOYS' WINTER PAJAMAS Flannel Knit Typo 2 For $5.00 $2.79 Pr. Most Sixes 6 thru 18 MEN'S Hooded Sweat Shirts 2 For $5 QQ MEN'S FANCY SPORT Reg. to $3.93 2 For $5.0 $2.79 Ea. MEN'S BOYS' FANCY SWEATERS ENTIRE STOCK BARGAINS FOR WE Marilyn Tindall To Tour Orient AVOCA (Special) Mrs. Er nest Tinoall, the former Evelyn Sumner of Avoca, writes that her daughter, Marilyn Tindall, has won several honors in California where they live. She was named Miss Model of the Year early last year, then Miss California and Miss United i 8 1 a 1 e i0T the Mli" Universe Contest in Miami Miss Tindall hart made sev eral trips to New York City and Europe. She has also been Invited to make a good will tour to Manilla and the Orient. Also on the tour will be Miss World. Miss Lo An geles ana Miss Universe. Miss Tindall who appeared In ne Rose Parade New Year's Day Is the granddaughter of B. Sum ner, former depot agent at Avoca, Elmwood and Platts mouth. ON 'AD TEAM' Kay Casey of Plattsmouth Is sity of Nebraska School of Jour Mm 4o .,v,i,i, (lauoiii tail it u 1 1 1 ta uti The students are to solicit ads, write copy and draw layouts in a special project designed by them and publisher Jack Lough to promote the services of busi nesses In Albion. The field trip is the climax of the semester's work In J-school ad classes. Journal Want Ads Pay Pair 2 a TOPCOATS ALL WEATHER COATS SHIRTS 2 SEE THE " SHOE DEPARTMENT EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY CI VE U ATI ON AL RE 6 STAM PS DcHnseoi' Engagement AVOCA (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Henry O. Hendrlckson an nounce the engagement of their daughter. Donna June, to Dwalne Harlan Mapel, son of Mrs. Harlan Mapel and the late Mr. Mapel. The prospective bridegroom is a senior at the University of Nebraska. He was born here and lived here until going to Lin coln with his parents. A June 22 wedding Is planned. Mrs. John Upton spent two weeks visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Omer Oottula and family of Fremont. They brought her home Sunday afternoon and were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ar nold Upton and family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaup, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Horn. Roy Ward, Carl Hansen and - lR(,v - anf v,ci?rT! I represented the Christian Church of Weeping Water at the Cass County Fellowship of Churches on Sunday evening at the Methodist Church in Louis ville. Mrs. Maude Philpot and Mrs. Guy Murdoch of Nehawka were shopping In Nebraska City on Monday. Mlxed-I'pped Bird Then there was the mad sci entist who crossed a parakeet with a tiger. He doesn't know what he got, but when it sings, he listens. The Broadside, U.8.8. Los Angeles. Slock Up Now! $3.59 Pr. Stock Up Now! $7.90 $3.98 Pr. Stock Up Now! V" OFF Stock Up Now! $5.00 For $2.79 Ea. 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