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f HE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Monday, March 18, 1963 t i y i 1 f Dorcas Society at Eagle Has Meeting EAGLE (Spec tal) The Dorcas Society of Immanuel Lutheran Church met March 13 in the. church basement, with Mrs. Emma Schwegman hosi ers. Twelve members answered roll call by repeating Bible Vt-ses on "Christian Growth". The mission item was led by Mrs. Mane Gerhard. There was an induction of mite boxes. A "twenty skit" was presented by six ladies of the aid, "If Mite Boxes Could Talk!" An Easter Lily will be bought again this season by the Ladies of Dorcas Society. They will sv.nd two Easter gifts, one of $10 to Pastor Lehkibower and fam ily of Brazil; and $10 to the Chil dren's Service Society at O maha. Next meeting will be April 3. It will be an all-day meeting and include a general church clean ing. Sack lunches will be en joyed at noon by those present. Secretary of the Society, Nelda Oberle, Eagle. ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Donald II. Born, former Platts mouth residents, 4846 Luther, Riverside, Calif., announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Miss Ellen Kaye Born, and T-Sgt. E. G. Robinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Robinson, 283 Mont Martre Ave., also of Riverside. Miss Born is a graduate of Komona High School and the Riverside City College Cosmetology. She is an honorary member of Bethel No. 24, Order of Job's Daughters, Plattsmouth. The bride-to-b wag a beautician for a time in Riverside, and is presently employed in the Turst Department of Security First National Bank, Main Of fice, Riverside. The prospective bridegrocm is in the L'SAF as signed to the Directorate of Personnel as NCOIC Wing Retention Branch, 22nd Bombardment Wing at March Air Force Base, River side. He is a graduate of Polytechnical Hi?h School, and attended Riverside City College. The wedding date has been set for April 12. CHA-MAY-KI-YA The Cha-may-ki-ya Camp Fire group met at the home of Mrs. Kichard Jones, leader. President Mary Brink presid ed. The girls worked on their record books. They voted to celebrate Camp Fire Week by going to church in a body. Diane Jones served lunch. Julie Taylor was a guest. Judy Ohnoutka, scribe. of diamond value "-;-.rvv - vty MPRF AWffflCAM Oil sootir Thc-je four C's -determine diamond value -Color, Cutting, Clarity and Carat-weight. But at our itore .there is a ;fi "C" that is most important of all: Confidence. -Make your jewelry purchase here, confident that our expert evaluation and friendly, frank advice will assure you a life time of pride in your purchase. One more assurance of your -sali .faction is our membership in the Ami Kit an Gi.m Shxiiiv. GROVE'S JEWELRY WALTER SILKEN Registered Jeweler American Gem Society 505 Main St. Phone 2400 Plattsmouth, Nebr. VFW Junior Auxiliary Hears Reports on Projects Reports of activities and pro jects completed, marked the meeting of the Junior unit of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Vet erans of Foreign Wars, Wednes day night at the VFW Club. The meeting was called to or der by the president, O 1 o r 1 a Dasher. Serving protem were Rita Sullivan, Chaplain; Bever ly WphUajrth'and Bonnie ThorrwU ton, cxlor Bearers, and Gloria Thornton, conductress. Secretary's minutes were read by Shryn Whipple, and Linda Thornton gave the treasurer's report. Mrs. Pearl Myers, youth ac tivities chairman, instructed on i the carrying of flags. A report on the hospital equipment purchased by the group was given by Mrs. Sophia Wolever a child's wheel chair . with brakes, and adjustable j aluminum crutches for adults : was purchased from the sales of ; magazines conducted the past : year. The equipment Is used in ; the community for anyone in i need. j Gloria Thornton reported on i the Mathers Tea held recently, ; and fiita Sullivan on the serv- ' in of ine invier at the Cub i : Scout 399 family party, j Shryn Whipple reported on i the slumber party held recent ; ly at the home of the youth ac tivities chairman Pearl Myers. I The group will assist with the : sales of Poppies in May. This Is : the Veteran's project. Discussion was held on a band to be formed on the order of : the "Mitch Miller Band." Prac tice to be held at the next meeting. Due3 are now due and must be paid by the April meeting. Election of officers wil be held at the next meeting, with in stallation to be in May. Coldenrod Study Croup Has Program On Oil Painting Pictures were exhibited and techniques of oil painting were explained to the Goldenrod Study Club March 14 at the Gas Company's Blue Flame rooms. The program was presented by Mrs. Jack Troop who recent ly completed an 18 week course in oil-painting at the University of Omaha. Color slides of art work from the University were shown by Mrs. Troop. She exhibited oil portraits of the Troop children, grandmother Troop, scenes a- bout the farm home and still life paintings- she had completed. The use of initial materials, the mounting of canvas for a picture, outlining by charcoal, and blending of colors for high lighting effects were demon strated. Colors are not Important used alone, but only as they are used with colors to create harmony of a picture, she explained. Be cause oil is opaque and water is transparent, oil is the easier medium for painting. White is used more than any one coior to obtain shading. Some paint- erg prefer to use only the palette knife instead of a brush in ap plying o i 1 paint to a picture. members were told. In conclusion, Mrs. Troop im provised easels and provided ma terials for members who experi mentwitti oil pajrmng, , Donations from the club trea sury were made of $5 for the Red Cross and $5 for the Ne braska Children's Home at t h e business session. Hostesses were Mrs. Charles Spangler, Mrs. Jack Troop and Mrs. Richard Spangler. Mrs. Henry Kaffenberger was a guest and fourteen members were present. The April meeting will be held at the home of Ellen Spangler in Omaha. Guest speaker will be from the Omaha office of Mental Health. Cullom Extension Club Meets with Mrs. Parkening The Cullom Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. John Parkening on March 14 with Mis. Victor Stoehr, co-hostess. Thirteen members and one vis iter, Mary Erisendine were pres ent. The Fla? Salute and Club Creed were given In unison and all joined in singing "Spring time in the Rockies" and "Down by the Old Mill Stream." Roll call was answered by each .meml-er telling "The kind of vacuum clt aner that they had" and also stating If they had read t"-e article in the paper on "The Care of Carpets and Rugs" by The Home Agent, Kay Leiding. The Safety report was given by Mrs. Peter Halmes and was in keeping with the season of spring house cleaning when she read an article on "Discarding all old medicine not used and to keep medicine out of reach of small children". Legislative report was given by Mrs. Otto Petereit on "Why a wife should know her hus band's business". It was decided to give to the Red Cross fund and to present another book to the Plattsmouth Library. Following adjournment of the business meeting the lesson on the "Care of Carpets and Rur;s" was given by Mrs. Leonard Stoehr and Mrs. Stuart Melsing er. The door prize was won by Mrs. Marvin Petereit. Next meeting will be April 11 in the Christ Lutheran Church parlors with Mrs. John Halmes, hos'ess and Mrs. Arthur Thies sen, co-hostess. I Garden Club Met At Coffelt Home Sunbonnet Garden Club met at I the home of Mrs. Stella Coffelt 'Thursday afternoon. Nine members and one guest at swered roll with, "Something j of interest." Two members were : absent because of illness. A short business meeting was I conducted by president, Mrs. ! Edith Akeson. Mrs. Coffelt had the lesson j and read articles on, "Ten Suin I mer Flowering Perennials." i Social hour followed with I gpmes. Prize winners were Mrs. ! Freda Fahrlander. Mrs. Roy j Ci rey, and Mrs. Edith Akeson. i Next meeting will be wi!h' : Mrs. Lee Spry April 11.' Roll call will be a poem on Easter. j I The hos'ets served lunch. Birthday Party EAGLE (Special) The Amer ican Legion Auxiliary had a birthday party and meeting Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Billy Ketelhut. A co-operative dinner was fol lowed by an evening of cards. High scores were woo by Mrs. John Rockenbach and Mrs. Paul May; low, Mrs. Harold Oldfield and Mrs. Florence Trumble. The April 1 meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Paul May. Rich and Poor Alike Golf is no longer a rich man's game. There are millions of poor players. The Tribune, Chi cago, 111. S5T2Se525aS25?c5252SeS2S3cS25 TA-WAN-KA Ta-wan-ka Camp Fire group met at the home of Debbie Porter after school March 15. The girls talked about the pup pet show they will give for their mothers. Mr. Porter showed how to tie knots in a rope. JoRene Cole, acting scribe. CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENT THE DAIRY QUEEN WILL OPEN UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT THURSDAY, MARCH 21st Come by and visit this ever popular refreshment stop. We promise you good service. REMEMBER . . . DAIRY QUEEN Roy and Anna Pearl Being THERE IS ONLY ONE. Monday, March IS Bud of Promise of Rebekah Lodge will meet Monday, March 18 at the ICOF Hall at 8 p.m. Monday, March 18 The Plattsmouth Oarden Club will meet Monday, March 18 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Leonard Born. Roll call will be Spring Flowers. Tuesday, March 19 Circle 1 of St. Paul's United Church of Christ will have a circle meeting at the church parlors Tuesday, March 19 at 1 p.m. Hostesses will be Mrs. Ford Helm, Mrs. Anna Meisinger and Mrs. Alvin Meisinger. Tuesday, March 19 i The Ladies Auxiliary to the ' Veterans of Foreign Wars will ' hold its meeting Tuesday, March ;19, at 8 p.m. at the VFW Club. Thursday, March 21 I The Eagles Axuillary will meet Thursday March 21 at .8 p.m. for its regular meeting at Eagles Hall. Charter members are to ! be honored. Officers meeting is I at 7:30 p.m. j Friday, March 22: Plattsmouth Promenaders will have an open square dance at the Lions Club at 8 p.m. Caller: i Wm. McCormick. ! Friday, March 22: i Chapter F. PEO, will meet ! v.'ith Mrs. Harry Pein Friday at j 2 p.m. Saturday, March 23 j Jobs Daughters Bethel No. 24 Dinner at 8 p.m. Saturday, Mart. 23. Parents of Jobs Dau- ghters are Invited. Meeting at ! 7 : 30 p.m. Thursday, March 28 American Legion Auxiliary will meet Thursday, March 28. at 8 p.m. at the 40 and 8 Club. Journal Want Ads Pay . Country Kates EAGLE iSpeciali-The Coun : try Kates Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. John Rocken bach Tuesday. Mmes. Herbert Obrrle and Billy Kettelhut presented the I lesson. Mending Tricks. Mrs, Oberle also gave a talk on Safety i it: Traffic. She had attended a .special mectin;: cn the subject in 1 Lincoln recently. The reading lesson was on Glassware. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Herbert Oberle in April. Pink and Blue LOUISVILLE (Special Mrs. Ralph Ipock was hostess Thurs ; day afternoon March 14 to a I pink and blue shower honoring Mrs. Cecil Beck at the home of ! Mrs. Edward Grell. ' The afternoon was spent playing games after which Mrs. , Beck opened her many lovely 'and useful gifts. Lunch was served by the host- : ess to 23 guests. ' Miss Kroese Hosts Alpha Beta Kappa The last general meeting of the Alpha Beta Kappa was held at the home of M.ss Margaret Krocse. A short busifaess session was held, afterwhich the group en joyed themselves at card games. M;ss Kroese, assisted by Mrs Katherine Sandin served re freshments in keeping with the season. On March 9. the Omaha chap ter entertained at a brunch at the Biackstone in Omaha. State officers were Included in the 75 members present. An interesting book review and a general gond time was enjoyed by all. Four of the Plattsmouth members were for tunate to be in attendance. Mrs. Mynard Club Has Dessert Luncheon The Mrs. Mynard Club met at the home of Mrs. George Jacobs fir a 1:30 dessert luncheon. There were eight members pres ent. Mrs. Clark Wiles, president, opened the meeting. Everyone Joined in reading the club creed. Mrs. Art Toman, song leader, led the group in singing two songs. Mrs. Grace Fansler joined the club. A report on our April "Ladies Day Out" was given by Mrs. Leonard Peterson and Mrs. George Jacobs. The lesson "Care of Carpets and Rugs'' was given by Mrs. Rcihard Wohlfarth and Mrs. George Jacobs. Schreiner'a Special Formula HAND CREAM JUST THINK 3-oz. Jar 50c 8-oz. Jar $1.00 16-oz.Jar $1.50 A Wonderful Quick Vanishing Fragrant Cream How Much Are You Paying for a 3 -ox. Jar? Schreiner Drug BANKERS LIFE CO. DES MOINES INSURANCE For All The Family K. P. Pence 222 So. 6th Phone 3269 Starting Monday, (TODAY) NOON LUNCHEONS Be amonf the first to en joy WINTERSET INN'S CUT - OF - THE - ORDI NARY atmosphere and superb dishes et a NEW TIME! All of our dishes are care fully prepared for your enjoyment ! 11:30 A.M. 2 P.M. W( Have Your Favorite Cocktails and Beverages, Too! xJ'fr ti ' vm ' J ' ...-- Lenten Specialties WINTERSET Inn At The West City Limits Of Plattsmouth On I'.S. 73-75 Daily 4 P.M. - 1 A.M. SIMMY Noon - 9 P.M. vtA&&zu w;6 izmgz & 4th ANNUAL ' f flOW I I MEMORAB MOMENTS IN FASHION PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Thursday, March 21st DOORS OPEN AT 6 P.M. STYLE SHOW AT 8 P.M. sir" .vVt'l 1, A SHOWING BY PLATTSMOUTH MERCHANTS OF SPRING STYLES FREE ENTERTAINMENT! Pl.: Wi IrvJ. I DOOR PRIZES! PARTICIPATING IN THE STYLE SHOW: SOENNICHSEN'S STYLE SHOP THE BEAUTY BOX WEE WARDROBE SMITH'S MEN'S WEAR GENE'S BOOTERY PROGRAM Muiic By The Boyt High School Quartette Soft Shoe Dance By SUZANNE SOLOMON CAROL SMITH At The Piano AN EVENING OF FINE ENTERTAINMENT NEW MERCHANDISE DISPLAYS Knorr't Crove'i Jewelry Rust Nielsen Soennichsen's Brown Floral Cass Drug Cambles John's Sales & Service Scanlan Bros. Ccne's Bootery Swatek Hardware Plattsmouth Lumber Co. Beauty Box Biles Paint Store Linder Firestone Western Power & Cas Register For DOOR PRIZES Before Show. Registration Limited To 18 Years & Older. YOU ALL ARE INVITED . . . TO THIS SPRINC SHOWING OF YOUR FRIENDLY PLATTSMOUTH MERCHANTS YES! You Can Purchase Almost Anything You Want At Plattsmouth Stores. Sponsored By The Women's Division of The Chamber of Commerce and The Retail Division of The Chamber of Commerce. tAy&ilA &)Bai$tA J?2iOv v?g?:&ft $a