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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, 8EMLWEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE EIGHT Thursday, April 11, 1963 Books Presented To Public Library The Cullom Extension Club has presented a copy of The Singer Sewing Book by Mary Brooks Picken to the Public Library. Mrs. Kenneth Clower present ed a number of new novels. Mrs. Sybil Moore gave two new novels. Mrs. Catherine Wiles has giv en Herbert Hoover's new book "On growing up," his letters from and to American children. New books added: Young people and drinking, by Dr. Arthur H. Cain. The genetic code by Isaac Asi mov. Paul Runyan's book for sen ior golfers. The rich nations and the poor nations by Barbara Ward. Everybody adored Cara by Ann Head. The enterprising Americans, by John Chamberlain. A lively business history of the U.S. The world of ice by James Dyson. (One of last years not able books . The Poles. By Life Nature Library. Alpha Delta KaDpa The Alpha Delta Kappa, a teachers' sorority, met at the home of Mrs. Pat Bosking. Due to her husband's transfer to an air base in the east, Mrs. Bosking has terminated her services as Speech Terapist with the OTiaha Schools. The soror ity regrets to lose Mrs. Bosking. The Bellevue Chapter has Invited the Plattsmouth mem bers to a buffet luncheon at Gene's Restaurant Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m. All are an ticipating a mast interesting and pleasurable meeting. - BIRTHS - Twins Mr. and Mrs. John J. Hacraba are parents of identical twin sons born April 8 a; St. Joseph Hospital in O-iaha. They have been named Jerome Morris and Lawrence Matthew, weighing 5 pounds, 9 ounces and 5 pounds, 8',2 ounces. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. William E. Roy er, Jr. are parents of a 6 pound 4 ounce daughter, Melissa Lynn, born April 10 at St. Mary's Hos pital, Nebraska City. Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Wm. E. Royer, Sr., Plattsmouth, Mrs. Victor Petersen, Alabama, George Sheppard, Omaha; great-grandparents, Mrs. Thel ma Royer, Plattsmouth and Mrs. Ralph Graham, Nebraska City. Son Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haden of Omaha are parents of a son, Randy Allen, born April 10 weighing 8 pounds. Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nee meyer, Belgrade, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haden, Platts mouth. Oreat-grandparents are Mrs. Anna Bokelman, Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. John Heil, al so of Omaha. The houple has two children Renee and Todd. Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ham are parents of a daughter, Dawn Marie born April 8 weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Chester Ham, Mr. and Mrs. Art Haden, Platts mouth. Great-grandparents are Mrs. Ella Foster, Rulo, 'Nebr. and Mr. and Mrs. John Heil, Omaha. The couple has two other children, Harold and Ronald. Navy Mothers Elect Officers Navy Mother's Club met at Consumers Club Rooms April 5. Commander Mrs. Mae Favors presiding. There were 13 mem' bers present. Several members reported on the sick list. Letters were read from the Navy News. A letter from our State Commander informing us that all the money for the furn ishing of a room at the Soldiers and Sailors Hospital in Grand Island, has been sent In and the room nearly completed. Platts mouth Club donated $15 toward this very worthwhile project. Americanism Chairman, Mrs. Margaret Covert, read an inter esting item on the age of our navy, organized in 1798. She also read some items on the care of our Flag. Plans were made lor me games party to be held April 22 at the Veteran's Hospital in Omaha. Election of officers was held and the following were elected to serve for a two-year-term: Mrs. Hermie Kubicka, Commander; Mrs. Mabel Haney, 1st vice commander; Mrs. Tlllie Min near, 2nd vice commander; Mrs. Mae Favors, adjutant; Mrs. Margaret Covert, finance officer; Mrs. Mnry Worsham, chaplair.; M--S. Edith Akeson, ludne advocate; Mrs. Irene Davis, Mrs. Ida Cotner, ma-trons-at-arms; Mrs. Clara Es sert, Mrs. Ida N. Cotner, color bearers. Meeting closed with the retir ing of colors, recitation of the club pledge and a prayer for peace. Mrs. Dowdy served a lunch, after which some time was spent visiting. Columbian PTA Has Meeting, Names Officers The regular meeting of the Columbian PTA was held in the kindergarten room on April 9th at 7:30 p.m. with Edward Hays presiding over the business meeting. It was announced that the May PTA Council meeting would be open to the public and that Dr. Floyd Miller would be the speaker. Everyone was urged to attend. Raymond Smock, chairman for the proposed Columbian playground, announced that work had begun on the project, and that work details would be organized, beginning Saturday, April 13. He stated that Volun teers would be needed. A sign will be placed near the project, stating that It is a Col umbiatrPTA project. Election of officers was held with the following officers elec ted for the year 1963-64: President, Mrs. Raymond Smock; vice-President, Harold Craig; Secretary, Mrs. Blanche Johnson; Treasurer, Mrs. Ivan Hill; Council Representative, Ralph Hild. Associated Photographers was selected to take the school pic tures for the year 1963-64. Robert Humphrey, geography teacher and councilor, gave a very Interesting and inspiring talk on the rearing of children which was most worthwhile to all parents. Room count was taken with Mrs. Applegate's fifth grade re ceiving the $3 check for a book or books for the classroom. Refreshments were served by the room mothers of Miss Block's third gracW. FHA at Weeping Water Has Full Week of Events WEEPINO WATER (Special l Weeping Water Chapter of the Future Hoemakers of America celebrated National FHA Week March 31 to April 6. Sunday, every FHA girl was to attend the church of her own choice. If possible she was to be there with her parents. Monday was "Be Kind To Teachers Day.'' Each of the high school teachers was presented a red apple. They were also giv en a red and white ribbon cor sage to wear during the day FHA girls volunteered to be es pecially kind to one teacher but were so kind to all of them that several teachers were unable to decide who was really assigned to them. The teachers appreci ated this recognition. Tuesday was "I Made It Day" with every girl wearing a gar ment that she had made her self. Several girls wore garments they had made outside of the homemaking classes. Journal Want Ads Pay PROTECT YOUR CLOTHES ii5LjgP- l3gIk IN THIS SMOOTH, SPARKLING VST - T?( 12 lb. CAPACITY i 1 '7T"HI STAINLESS t I if STEEL TUB jl I0 1 MOOH. A44r AUTOMATIC WAJMW jpeaMfi tt""! 2 CYCU - 2 SPEED V "': ' iLIllSl ana tow money beiides of I T fh low, asy-to-budgt 1 '"C pric of I $237.88 w.t. 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The club voted to award two half-scholarships to All-State. and also to initiate a new a- ward this year, the Instrument alist Magazines John Philip Sousa Award, which will honor the outstanding boy and girl In the band. Plans were made for the an nual picnic June second. Jack Herweg, director, ex plained plans for taking the band to the Nebraska State Dis trict Music Contest at Peru April 25. He also read invitations for the Plattsmouth Eand to per- form at Blair and Missouri Val ley May 11, on the occasion of the free bridge opening; at Ne braska City, June 7; the Cass County Fair in August; and the Ak-Sar-Ben Rodeo on Septem ber. A tentative date of May 22 was set for the ln.strumen. demonstration. Mr. Herweg stated that at present it appears there will be about 50 begin ning students this year. Senior band members' par ents were asked to rise and were given applause for their faith fulness to the club. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Kenneth Dunlap, Mrs. Wayne Gorton, Mrs. Wayne Dasher, Mrs. Harold Lebens, Mrs. Fred Toman and Mrs., Louis Naeve. Wednesday was "Red and White Day." The girls all wore costumes of red and white, the FHA colors. Thursday was "No Gripe Day." Each time an FHA girl was heard to gripe she had to pay 1 cent to the FHA treasury. A personal value was gained by this day as the girls became a ware of how often they were tempted to gripe. 42 cents was turned In as fines. Friday was "Dress Up Day." This was the day for heels, hose and dressy dresses. There was no need to wear a badge saying what this day was! Friday evening Mrs. Detmer, the Adviser, attended a meeting in Lincoln of the State FHA Advisory Board meeting of which she is a member. At thLs meeting final plans were made for the State Convention. The State FHA Convention was held on Saturday at the Ne braska Center for Continuing Education. Mary Louise Detmer, as President, and Judy Lee, Vice President, represented the Weeping Water Chapter. Mrs. Detmer, Chapter Adviser as well as District Adviser, also attended. Judy and Mary Louise gave the devotions at the morn rig session. At noon they, as well as the other girls of the chapter whose advisers were on the State Advisory Board, es corted the special guests to the luncheon at noon. The morning sessions were highlighted by re ports by the state officers. The noon luncheon speaker was Dr. Robert Manley who spoke on "Knowing Nebraska." The af ternoon session revealed schol arship winners, and installation sf new officers. The committee for National FHA Week were: Judy Lee, Joyce Domingo, Patty Patter son, Diann Rector, Dorothy Par son with Mary LouUe Detmer serving as chairman. They re cevied many of their ideos from attending the 3-day Leadership Workshop at Lincoln last June. "Mrs. Nebraska" Made Honorary Admiral in Navy "Mrs. Nebraska", Mrs. Nor man Mover of Omaha, was made an Honorary Admiral of the Nebraska Navy Tuesday, April 9 at the Nebraska State Capitol. She and her party were con ducted on a personal tour of the Governor's Mansion by Gover nor and Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Moyer and her husband will be In Miami, Florida April 22-29 for the Mrs. America Fi nals to be held at the Golden Gate Hotel and Auditorium. Mrs. Moyer, the former Viv ian Warner, Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Warner, Plattsmouth. Old Time Friends Cet-together Here Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Guy Wiles and Mrs. Helene Ni cholson of Omaha entertained informally at the Wiles home for their sisters, Mrs. Mattie Lockhart, Evanston, 111., anti Mrs. Edith Marck of Gibralter, Mich. The afternoon was spent visit ing of their pleasant times the ladies had when living around the Mynard Community. Those present from away were Mrs. Maude Test, Mitchell, 8.D., Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom, Avoca; Mrs. Ray Cook, Mrs. Marie Jean, Mrs. Glen Simard and Jean, all of Omaha. After a social hour, all depart ed wishing for many more happy times together. Chas. Marshalls Of Avoca Observe 40th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Marshall celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with an Open House at the Elmwood School Building March 31. A few over 300 were in atten dance. Many bouquets and pot ted plants were provided by friends and relatives as well as several associates of Mr. Mar shall from Farm Bureau. A number of beautiful gifts were also in evidence. The decorations followed the Ruby color, traditional for the 40th anniversary. A red and white centerpiece bouquet provided a background for the large wedding anniver sary cake which was baked In the form of a bible decorated with red roses and the statistics of the wedding of 40 years ago on one page and the Lord's Prayer on the other page. Mr3. Clark Marshall supervis ed the guest book and accom panied Clark for the two solos he sang. Mrs. Leonard Grlgsby of At tica, Kansas, Mrs. Fred Diest of Audubon, Iowa, and Mrs. Ed Harms of Nebraska City, di rected the tables of cards, gifts and pictures. Mrs. Eldon Mendenhall and Mrs. Herbert Oehlerking were co-chairmen of the Serving Committee which was composed of Elmwood Farm Bureau unit ladies and other friends of the honor couple. The program was patterned after the radio show "This Is Your Life" with Howard Pool and Clark Marshall, the only son of the Marshalls, reading the script. Introducing partici pants, end presenting letters written by close friends unable to be present. Those who appeared In per son were Miss Marie Schweppe, Murdock; Harold Richards, Ash land; Senator Dale Erlewine, Grant; Corwin Mead, Aurora; and Lee Woodyard of Phillips burg, Kansas. Letters were read from Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Long of Mad- 1 rid; Mrs. Edward Day, Madrid; Mr. and Mrs. Morg Stevens of Grant; B. K. Lyon, Grant; Mr. and Mrs. Loren Gould, Phillips burg, Kansas; Mr. and Mrs. Jay Groom, Lexington; Arthur Mul len, Altoona, Kansas; and Dr. and Mrs. John E. Fillnger of Clarkson, Nebraska. Background music was by Miss Marie Rosenow, Elmwood, and Mrs. Dale Erlewine of Grant; and a violin solo wai presented by Mrs. Arnold Schatz of Lincoln, accompanied by Mr. Dwight Clements of Elmwood. . Mrs. Bernie Camp, Mrs. Nor vllle Schrage, Mrs. Robert Thompson all of Lincoln; Mrs. Maynard Ripp of Auburn; Mrs. Donald Fredcnburg and Mrs. Herbert Oehlerking both of Elmwood, poured punch and coffee. Winter's Still Making a Pitch By P. J. DINGMAX Winter never seems to give up! The last 3 days have brought quite cooler temperatures and a "wish I would have put fertilizer on the lawn" type of rain. It looks as if the women's Easter bonnets will serve a pur pose this year (besides decora tion ) . The Chart: Time Day (pm.) pres. Ill I.o Prec. Mon. .6:35 63 74 46 .00 Tues. .7:40 52 63 45 .00 Wed. . 6:20 45 52 43 .31 Ave. .. 6:52 53 63 45 Total .31 Votes Canvassed The City Council Monday; night canvassed the Municipal j Election votes and no significant i change was noted. Ray Smock's margin over Ray Fuller for Councilman from the j 3rd Ward was cut to two votes, 75-73, by addition of one vote for i Fuller by absent ballot. 1 mm fOR YOUR CASTER FEASr ALL YOUR FAVORITE BAKERY TREATS TRADITIONAL FOR EASTER. Lamb Cakes Rooster Cakes Bunny Cakes FONDANT ICED EASTER COOKIES "HAPPY EASTER" Stan's Bakery Plattsmouth, Nebraska PHONE 6270 Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 Jehovah's Witnesses Public Library (East Entrance) Plattsmouth, Nebraska Sunday: 3 p.m. Public Address, "Death A Doorway To What" by W. Pederson. 4:15 p.m. Watchtower study. Tuesday: 8 p.m. Bible Instruction with the aid: "Let Your Name Be Sanctified," at Pederson's resi dence and 512 Avenue A, Platts mouth and also at the Schretn er's residence In Weeping Water. Friday: 7:30 p.m. Ministry school. 8:30 p.m. Service Meeting to be held at 2211 So. 15th, Plattsmouth. KEEP IN TOUCH Mrs. L. A. Caldwell has re turned home from the hospital following observation. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Haden have visiting grandchildren. They are Harold and Ronald Ham of this city and Renee and Todd Haden of Omaha. Parents of the children are Mr. and Mrs. Donald Haden of Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ham of this city. The children of each family boast a new baby in the household which prompted their visit with Grandma and Grandpa. Pre-Eastpr visitors of Mrs. Mabel Tlekotter are Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith and children, Brad and David of Burlington, Iowa. Mrs. Smith is Mrs. Tie kotter's daughter. Mrs. Herb Freeburg Is nursing a sprain In the ankle encount ered Sunday. She will be con fined at home on crutches for awhile. Mrs. Edith Thlele will spend Easter with Mrs. 8usle Someau and family in La Crosse, Wis. Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Uher, David and Christine, were Mr. and Mrs. V. R. Uher, Mrs. Anna Marik, Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Marlk and family all of Howells and Mr. and Mrs. Larry Swo boda and Sue of Schuyler. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blerl and sors will spend Easter in Mis souri with Mr. Bierl's sister and family, the Don Harrises. While there they expect to take in a ball game at St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wiles were in Lincoln today visiting with relatives and sight-seeing in the Capitol City. Mrs. Estelle McKlusky entered the Clarkson Hospital in Oma ha following a fracture of the hip bone. She has been there ten days In room 833. Oeorge Conls who wag a pa tient at the Methodist Hospital In Omaha for two weeks was able to return, home Saturday. Mrs. Edward Wehrbeln Is home now following surgery at an Omaha hospital. Mrs. Royal Smith Is home now following surgery at an Omaha hospital. Recent visitors in the Smith home were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Colorado, son and daughter-in-law. Lutheran Women Christ Lutheran Church Women met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Parkenlng for their regu lar April meeting the 3rd. Pres ident, Mrs. Glen Kraeger, pre sided over the business meeting. The annual Spring Conference was discussed. All members were urged to attend. It will be held at Augustana Lutheran Church April 24. Anyone wishing to attend Is to contact Mrs. Kraeger or Mrs. Al Hansen. Devotions and the lesson, "The Church and Working Women" was given by Mrs. Al Hansen. Tasty refreshments were served by the hostess, Mrs. Parkenlng. Mrs. Joe Puis will be hostess for the May meeting with Mrs. Harlan Hennings giving the les s( n on "The World Federation". Mrs. John Rountree has re turned home from a vacation In Florida and New York City. 1 CALENDAR Thursday, April 11 E. A. Degrees Masonic Hall at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11. Saturday, April 13 Job's Daughters Bethel No. 24 will have a regular meeting Sat urday, April 13 at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15 Plattsmouth Oarden Club will meet Monday, April 15 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. Faye Jose, 703 Hold rege St. Roll call will be "new roses in your garden." ' Tuesday, April 16 Circle One of St. Paul's United Church of Christ will have cir cle meeting at the church par lors at 1 p.m. Hostesses to be Mrs. P. A. Hild, Mrs. Enno Ahrerui and Mrs. Clara Fomoff. Wednesday, Aprl 17 The Womens' Division of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Com merce will meet at Winterset Inn at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 for a dinner-meeting. Special guests will be Mrs. Norman Moyer, Omaha, "Mrs. Nebras ka," and her mother, Mrs. Wal lace Warner. Thursday, April II F. C. Degrees Masonic Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. ' REVLONS LIVING CURL New Cianr Size Large 20 ox. 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