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THE PI ATTS MOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO . . Monday, April 15, lt(63 Womans Club Plans Banquet Members of the Program, So cial and Music committees of the Plattsmouth Womans Club met with Mrs. W. L. Heinrich Tuesday afternoon to complete plans for the club's annual ban quet, which will be held at the Methodi.it Church Monday eve ning. May 6. After the meeting Mrs. Hein rich and Mrs. Dale Philpot served refreshments. The May banquet will close the year for the Club, which re sumes activities in October. Officers for the year 1963-64 are Mrs. J. O. McMaken, pres ident; Mrs. R. B. Keller, vice president; Mrs. L. B. Daltcn, re cording secretary; Mrs. Lee Eastrldge, corresponding secre tary; Mrs. Dale Philpot, treas urer. For banquet reservations call Mrs. Jon Black, phone 4014. Mrs. Fitzpatrick Honored at Shower MURRAY i Special) Mrs. Frank Fitzpatrick was the hon ored gue.st at a Pink and Blue shower Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Martin. Fourteen guests were present. Games were played and prizes won by Mrs. Dale Wohlfarth, Mrs. Eugene Nolte, Mrs. George McKuLsky. Mrs. Leon Gansem er and Mrs. Bob McKulsky. The gifts were placed in a baby crib which had a stork ornament in it. The honoree re ceived many useful gifts. Lunch was served by the hos tesses who were Mrs. Charles Martin, Mrs. Robert Nickles, and Mrs. Henry Hobscheidt. DEN 2 MEETS WEEPING WATER (Special) Den 2 of the Cub Scouts met Tuesday after school at the home of the den mother, Mrs. Harold Cummings. She was as sisted by Mrs. Carroll Wright, assistant den mother and John Van Horn, den chief. Michael Saxton broucht in the flag ar.d led in the salute. The den went on a rock hike to learn about the theme for April about outdoors. Treats were provided by Mich ael Saxton. The boys played baseball following the meeting. Schreiner's Special Formula HAND CUE AM 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-of. Jar? Schreiner Drug COMMENT by L. A. Caldwell EASTER JOY "He is risen." No words that have ever been written or expressed hold more joy than these three. For . upon them U t u r n i th whole story of Him who came to l.ve among men, to suffer and to die for EfMufcJk gfa &mwM and to rise again in evidence of His divi nity. After the passion and suffer ing which are remembered dur ing Holy Week, the words above ring out s a joyous cli max, an affirmation of faith and triumph. They mark an end, but even more a beginning of life. ft is this joy which permeates the whole of Easter Sunday. It is not unfitting that this day is Celebrated with a profusion of flowers and color, of new bon nets and gowns, of excit;ng children's games and hearty family feasts. For He is risen. This is a day of rejoicing, in which all men know His love. CALDWELL FUNERAL HOME i,iMi.iLiy 702 Ave. B Plattsmouth Ph. 4111 Neit week Mr. Caldwell of the Caldwell funeral Home will comment on Thomas Jefferson. 4-Mile Club The 4-Mile Club met at the home of Mrs. Elmer Buechler with Mrs. John Altschaffl atid Helen Hunter, co-hostesses. Mrs. Arthur Weiss led the les son on Fabrics and Beauty. Fourteen members including a new one and five little visitors were present. Next meeting will be May 14 at the home cf Mrs. Roger Wehr bein with Mrs. John Wehrbein and Mrs. James Grosshans as ctj-hostesses. Meisinger-Davis Rites on Easter Announcement is made of the marriage E:aster Sunday after noon of Miss Betty Meisinger and Robert L. Davis of Lincoln. The bride is the daughter of Mr. end Mrs. Lester Meisinger of Plattsmoulh. Mr. Davis is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Davis of Lincoln. The ceremony was performed by Dr. Carl Davidson in the chapel of the First Methodist Church with the immediate fam ilies present. ' Mrs. Davis is a member of the University Television staff as producer ar.d program informa tion coordinator for KUON-TV. She Is president-elect of the Lin coln Altrusa Club and Is active in PEO, the Ortier of the East ern Star, Lincoln Branch of the American Association of Univer sity Women, and the alumnae chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority. Mr. Davis is a student at the University of Nebraska and Is employed at Lawlor's. The couple will be at home at 3545 L Street in Lincoln. Gendale Club LOUISVILLE (Special) The Glendale Club held Its April meeting at the IOOF Hall with Mrs. Jcsphlne Wheeler as hos tess and Mrs. Esther Stohlmann as co-hostess. The meeting opened by singing "Peter Cotton Tail" and roll call was answered by the 15 mem- ber3 present naming spring flowers. ine ciud tour was discussed. The dinner and show will be May 15 at 6 p.m. at the hotel. The secretary and treasurers reports were read and approved. The meeting was closed by re peating the "Lord's Prayer." The game of Hearts was play ed, high was won by Pauline Slander, and low by Hazelle Ingram, Eda.Kjartion-fcld the lucky tray and Nellie Meisinger won the club gift. A lunch was served by the hostesses. There will be a flower exchange at the next meeting. WIN'S RIBBON LINCOLN Dick Rieckman of Eagle won a white ribbon for Individual performance in the farm management contest held in conjunction with the State FFA Convention Friday. The contest required the vocational agriculture students to analyze problems and to make decisions involving prices, costs and other economic factors found in farm ing and ranching today. A ques tionnaire covered the gamut of farm management, along with questions on current economic events, farm policy, marketing and utilization. The Saluki, swiftest and per haps the oldest of purebred cogs, Is unexcelled as a hunter on desert sand and rocky waste. To Moslem nomads, who con-1 slder other dogs unclean, the , Saluki Is not a dog at all but a gift from Allah. Journal Vint Ads Pav WITH SAFE NTIMIK. diet-master RKDUCINO PLAN Be a good loser. DIET on bal anced meals without loss of nergy, hunger pangs or jumpl. ness. DIETon the DIET-MASTER REDUCING PLAN... fully guar anteed to help you lose excess weight, or your money back. WE CIVE S&H GREEN STAMPS. &s Hv ; v. a U K II h b I 75 WHILE U j ii y 1 ( I i ! ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mn.' Ambrose Pfeifer, Plattsmouth, announce the engagement of their daughter, Connie Jo, to Mr. Bill Earls, son of Mr. and j Mrs. Curtis Farls, Murray. Miss1 Pfeifer Is graduate of the Commercial Extension School of Commerce, and is now employed! at the Ballantyne Electronics Co., Omaha. Mr. Farts Is em-; ployed at the John Deere Co., 1 Omaha. No date has been set; for the wedding. Cullom Extension The Ladies of the Cullom Ex tension Club met April 11 for their regular meeting In the parlors of Christ Lutheran Church, with Mrs. John Hal mes, hostess, and Mrs. Art Thiessen, co-hostess. The club president opened the meeting and all gave the flag salute and read "We Prepare for Tomorrow"; 16 members answered roll call by naming their favorite color and mater ial for summer dresses. Mrs. Mary Lichtenberg was a visitor. Reports were given by the Safety and Legislative chair man. The president announced the annual Spring Tea of the Ex tension Clubs will be held April 30 in Weeping Water. By the next meeting, mem bers shouid give ideas for the County Fair booth and Hobby Shop. The club voted to take in a good show this year Instead of taking a tour again. The Singer Sewing Book the club donated to the Plattsmouth Library was displayed. After the business meeting, Mrs. Ella Halmes and Mrs. Art Thiessen gave the lesson on Fabrics for Quality and Beau ty." A large selection of cotton prints, plains and plaids, were displayed. Easter baskets were brought, numbered and exchanged. The door prize was won by Mrs. Victor Stoehr. The hostess es served lunch. CALENDAR Monday, April 15: Bud of Promise will meet at the IOOF Hall tonight at 8 p.m. 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. Hiid, Mrs. E n n o Ahreas and Mrs. Clara Fornoff. Tuesday, April 16: The Auxiliary to ihi Veterans of Foreign Wars will meet for tneir regular meeting Tuesday, April 18, at 8 p.m. at the VFW Club. Election of officers. Wednesday, AprI 17 The Womens' Division of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Com merce will meet at Wlnterset 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 18 F. C. Degrees Masonic Hall at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18. Thursday, April 18: Eagles Auxiliary will meet Thursday, April 18, at 8 p.m. at Eagles Hall. Nomination of offi cers. Officers meeting 7;30 p.m. Thursday, April 18: Gleaners Circle of the Meth odist Church will meet with Mrs. R. F. Brendel, Thursday, April 18 at 8 p.m. Friday, April 19: Plattsmouth Promecaders will hold an open square dance at Lions Club Building Friday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Caller-Bill McCormick. Friday, April 19: Chapter F PEO will meet with Mrs. Virgil Perry at 2 p.m. Fri day, April 19. Thursday, April 25: American Legion Auxiliary will have a covered dish child wel fare dinner with American Le gion as guests, 6:30 p m. April 25 it the 40 & 8 Club Roms. Busi ness meeting will follow at 8 p.m. Linda Thornton Heads Junior Unit Of VFW Auxiliary Election of officers marked the meeting of the Junior unit of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Vet erans of Foieign Wars held Wed nesday ni-ttit at the VFW Club. The meeting was called to order by Oioria Dasher presi dent, wlih a large attendance present. Serving protein were Debbie Porter, guard; Renee Wilson ar.d Bonnie Thornton, colorbenrers; Barbara Muehe, patriotic instructor; arid Betty Jo Wohlfarth, musician. Pledge of AUegiar.ce given to the flag, prajv r by chaplain Dixie V.'il... n and the Star Bpangled .-.er sung by the group. Initiation ' two candidates was ccrtiiniid by officers and members r- 4 Pat Arnold, and Susan .erba, were accepled Into the Junior unit. Pearl Myers, Youth Activities Chairman, announced several projects and activities are being planned for the group, with plans to be announced at the next meeting. Dixie Wilson and Linda Thorton, Co-Chairman of a proposed drill team are pro gressing In their pluns to pre sent a drill at the state conven tion in Grand Island. A bake sale is on the agenda, to be held soon, with proceeds to be used for expenses to the convention.' Barbara Muehe and Mary Lou Porter are Co-Chairman of this project. In the election of officers. Linda Thornton was elected president; Olorla Thornton, 1st vice president; Dixie Wilson, 2nd vice president; Laura E 1 e d g e, treasurer; Barbara Muehe, Chaplain; Mary Lou Porter, conductress; Patty Seeba, guard; and Rita Sullivan, patriotic instructor. Bonnie Thornton and Renee Wilson were appointed color bearers, and Olorla Dasher, sec retary. Other officers are to be ap pointed later, with Installation to be held at the meeting In May. Meeting adjourned, and a workshop was conducted with tray favors made for May Day at the Veterans Hospital in Omaha. Hot chocolate and cookies were served by the Council members of the .Adult Auxiliary. Nehawka Flower Club NEHAWKA (Speclall Mrs. Lewis Royal had on display sev eral table centerpieces with the Easter motif at the meeting of the Nehawka Flower Club. She demonstrated the making of them. Flower plant slips were ex changed. Easter Hats were dis played for roll call. Evelyn Wolph, president, opened the meeting with two articles, What Easter Means and The Best Memory. Mrs. George Sheldon is a new member. The May 8 meeting Is with Mrs. Harry Knabe. Mrs. Floyd Joerger is program chairman. Mrs. Maude Philpot was a guest. Mrs. Martin Ross entertained the club at the home of Mrs. Joerger. Happy Birthday Club LOUISVILLE (Special) The Happy Birthday Club met April 10 at the home of Mrs. Alice Shryock, with Mrs. Norma Fau bion as hostess. The birthday of Mrs. Hilda Oerdes was celebrated. The remainder of the after noon was spent playing pinochle and Mrs. Alice Shyrock won high, Mrs. Elsie Tennant, sei ond high, Mrs. Lizzie Wiidrick. low and Mrs. Huida Gerdes. traveling. i The next meeting will be May 8 at the home of Mrs. Julia Gar- rison. i Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 A WINNER! MlltltAY (Speclall Peggy Elaine Brown, 7-monlhs-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David L. Brown won the child of The Week contest which was held In Lincoln. Her parent will receive an 8x10 oil portrait of her. She will then be entered in the nation wide Child of The Tear contest which will include a trip to Hollywood, Calif. Mrs. Brown is the former Peggy Etnmert. . .. I I ' . i) m- 'v if i i 1 ! V 7 I , WFIl MARCH 23 Mr. and Mrs. Roger Balfour were married March 23 at the Christian ( hurth in Nebraska City. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kent Balfour, Nehauka. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thorne, Nebraska City. Woman's Club at Mrs. John Bogard's LOUISVILLE (Special i The Louisville Woman's Club in e t April 4 at the home of Mrs. John B.)gard with Mrs. Bell Myers as co-hostess. Eleven members answered roll call. Election of officers was held and all were re-elected except the secretary, Mrs. Dnns Hirseh. who declined the nomination and the office was filled by Mrs. Jean Webb. Other officers for the coming year are president, Mr.s. Edith Koop; vice president, Mrs. Bernice Pankonin, and treasurer, Mrs. Henrietta Alfrey. The annual report was re-td by Mrs. Doris Hirsch. Mrs. Hat tic Worthman had charge of the program and her theme was "Easter." A social time followed the business meeting and re freshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will le May 2 at the home of . Mrs. Laura Gess. Mrs. McClure Presides at WCTU The Womans Christian Tem perance Union met at the First Methodist Church Parsonage April 9 with Mrs. J. Willard Scott and daughter, Mrs. Deuil Varilek as hostesses. Meeting was called .o order by the local president, Mrs. Glen McClure. Devotions "Three HlRh" Luke 2:41-52 was given by the leader, Mrs. O. O. Schwcnneker, fol lowed by roll call. Mrs. McClure gave her rerwt of mid-year executive meeting which she attended at Oothen buig April 4-5. She told the group of the guest speakers, Mrs. Emma Arnold, president Iowa WCTU, a retired mission aryretiring after 11 years in Burma: B'rtha Hitchcock, from Iowa, National Director of Par llmentary Law." One of the highlights of the meeting was a Pearl Medal Speech Cctitest with seven en tries. The state essays were judged at the closinj session with Gone Long of Plattsmouth winning second place. Following the benediction a lunch was serveJ by Mrs. Scott and daughter. Bye Bye Birdies April 8, the Blue Bird group, Bye' Bye Birdies, met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Hild In Valley View. Mrs. Hild Is as sistant leader of the group. Mrs. Ivan Hill, sponsor, and Mrs. O. L. New.som, loader, were also present. Roll call showed all mem bers were at the meeting. The Blue Birds finished their Easter project, decorating hol low egg shells with many dif ferent colors and designs. No meetlnf will be held this week because of school vaca tion and the Easter holiday. Refreshments of Ice cream and cookies were served after the meeting. COIN-OP TYPE CLEANING 8 Pounds $1.50 There's A Difference . . . Moth Proofed, Spotted and Steam Finished AND ALL FOR ONLY $1.50. LUGSCH CLEANERS PHONE 2130 Eagle News Mrs. John Fischer Phone 934-6141 Mrs. Evangeline Wilcott of England who Is visiting her mo ther, Mrs. Esther Butt at Lin coln, called at the home of the hitter's sister-in-law, Mrs. Tena Butt Tuesday. Mrs. Wilcott's husband is an officer In the service in England. The OSC Club met at Mrs. Howard Rudolph's home on Thursday afternoon. Cards were played following the business meeting, Mrs. Daisy F'ltzgnb bon winning high and Mmes. Laura Lai.ning and WUma West tifiing for low. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fltzglb bon Sr. and son Sid were din ner guests at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Fllz giblxn Jr. and family Sunday, honoring the birthday of the latter' daughter, Diane, and granddaughter of the Eagle peo ple. Mrs. Anna Fifer Is still at the hospital but shows considerable Improvement. She is able to be up in a chair each day. Marlon McCrory of Elmwood acd Mr. and Mrs. Fred Muen chau of Lincoln called at the John Fischer home Thursday afternoon. The Muenchaus are former FJagle residents. Mrs. Floyd AHhou.se accom panied a group of Lincoln teach ers recently to the Association for Student Teaching meeting held at Concordia College In Seward. Mrs. Althouse also at tended the Lincoln Area Council of PTA Honorary Life Member ship dinner at the Lincoln Hotel. She was made an honorary State Life Member by the Meadow Lane PTA, Lincoln, where she has been teaching several years. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Fredrick Root and four daughters, Craig, Colo., spent a few days last week at the home of his mother and brother, Mrs. Nellie Root and Lyle. Thursday evening, the latter's daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hollsworth and two children of Ber.net call ed at the grandparents home and visited the relatives. Mr. and Mrs. David Kropp visited at the home of their son, Mr. and M:-s. George Kropp and family at Wymore. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rudolph of Malcolm and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Seattergood were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Umland Friday. Eagle friends and acqualn tenances of the Art Lanlborn family of Palmyra were sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Lanlborn, 68, a retired mall carrier. Survivors are his wife of Palmyra, sons Arthur of Una dilla and Robert of Chicago. Funeral was Wednesday at the Presbyterian Church In Palmyra. - BIRTHS Daughter Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Naranjo, Plattsmouth, announce the adop tion of Mary Jo on March 1. son S-Sgt. and Mrs. Jarrcs Hum-! nel. 404 No. 6th St., Platts-. mouth, are parents of a 6 pound 15,,4 out.ee son, Brian James, born March 26. This is the couple's first child. Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Foster Hummel and Mr. and Mrs. Ches ttr Dixon, Wallacetown, Pa. Grea'-grandparents are James Gray, West Decatur, Pa., Olln Dlxtn, Wallacetown, Pa., Mrs. Carrie Hummel, Morrlsdale, Pa. and Mrs. Carrie Williams, Wal lacetown, Pa. BIRTHS LOUISVILLE (Special) Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Helm of Lin coln are the parents of a dau ghter born. April 6 at Bryan Memorial Hospital, Lincoln. She weighed eight pounds and has been named Kimberly Lynn. Mrs. Heim Is the former Sharon Bornemeler of Murdock. Grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Heim of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. Alton Bornemeler of Murdock. Paternal great grand mother is Mrs. Nora Phelps of LouLsville. The Heims have an other child, Cory, 2'2 years. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sprague of Louisville are parents of a son born April 7 at Immanuel Lutheran Hospital, Omaha. He weighed 8 pounds, 14 ounces and has been named Perry J. Mrs.1 Sprague is the former Patty Gess of LouLsville. Grandparents arc Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sprague of Prattsburg. New York and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gess of Louis vllle. The Sprague's have anoth er son, Adam, IVi years old. wf:-to-ma-chick Mrs. Bill Steward took the We-To-Ma-Chick Camp Fire Girls on a mile hike Sunday, April 7. They enjoyed a picnic lunch at the city park, returning to the Steward home to pluy. Lisa Hcn nlng.sen, Scribe. Do You Want To Be a JL ENTER THE LIONS CLUB ANNUAL ' TALENT CONTEST TO BE HELD AT THE PLATTSMOUTH HICH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM SATURDAY, APRIL 27th 8 P.M. t se this ad at an Entry Blank or pit k up an Kntry Blank at Cass Drug or Frldhousrn Drug. All entries should be in by APRIL 20th, 1963. Leave entries at either of the above drug stores or at the High School. I I ENTRY BLANK I Senior Division (16 lo 19 years, inclusive) Intermediate Division (11 to 15 years, inclusive) . Junior Division (I to 10 years, inclusive) I Type of Act j Describe: Musical, Dance, Comedy, Vocal, Instrumental SICNED Street City m u - ft ir Fred J. Feldhousen, Ph. G. B.F. Peter J. Gepson. B.S. R.P. Pharmacist In Charge ViV ' - 7. t K 'MO IJII K'S NIGHT OCT' LOUISVILLE (Spec! all Members of the Future Home makers of America of the Louis ville High School have invited their mothers to a "Mothers' Night Out" on Tuesday evening, April 18 at the Louisville High Sc hool. Eighth grade girls and their mothers are also Invited. "Mothers' Night Out" is de signed to Inform mothers on the merits of home economics. Journal Want Ads Pay 5 of diamond value MrwKFt AuriiCAN gem ioneir Thcw four C's determine diamond value C olor, C ulling, Clarity and C arat-wciphl. Hut at our slore there ii fii'i "C" that n 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 saiisfaction is our membership in the American Gi m Six .in v. GROVE'S JEWELRY WALTFR SILKEN Registered Jeweler American Gem Society SOS Main St. Phone 2400 Plartimouth, Ncbr. Phone No y , Hava you ever thoueht hew important the bottle top is to your prescribed medicine? Truly, it is one of the trifles that make for perfection in prescrip tion dispensing. Every top we use is the perfect one for the bottle containing your medicine. It provides a leak-proof, air-tight seal to prevent spilling out and to protect against moisture and impurities seeping in. This is typical of the care we give your prescription. DRUGS WMKZ J,m 1 1 i 17.