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THURSDAY, JUNE 29, 1939.
PLATTSMOUTH . SEMI.- WEEKLY JOURNAL
PAGE FIVE
Weeping Water !
Miss Jane Whiting, of O'Neill, Ne
braska is visiting her aunt and
uncle, Mrs. James DeLancy and Mr.
PeLancey.
V. O. Miller and the mother and
W. S. Lane and wife were in Lin
coln last Sunday enjoying a visit
with friends.
Mrs. Ole Olsen departed today for
Chicago where she will visit with
her two daughters for several weeks
and also visit a number of friends.
Mrs. Ole Olson was in Lincoln
Thursday attending the state board
mooting for Congregational churches,
of which Mrs. Olsen is a member.
Miss Maude Baldwin and Miss
Jessie Baldwin are at Elk Point,
South Dakota visting with their sis
ter, Mrs. Herbert Lohnes and Mr.
Lohnes.
Officers elected for the local Red
Cross for the coming years are: Mrs.
Carl Oldham, chairman; Sterling
Amick. treasurer; Miss Agnes Rough,
ce rctary.
Wm. Coatman has been visiting
for some time and still is a guest at
the home of his daughter and fam
ily. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Golliher and
family of Grand Island.
Dr. L. N. Kunkel and Clair Wolfe
departed last Tuesday for Genoa
where they go to examine some geo
logical specimen and investigate
relics of Indian villages and mounds
In that locality.
Mr. and Mrs. Ellis LaRue and
daughter, Betty were in Lincoln last
flunday visiting at the home cf his
mother, Mrs. Millie LaRue, Ellis
roming home in the evening while
the wife and daughter will visit for
a number of days.
Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hillman are
delighted over the approaching visit
of their two sons, and their wives
from Rochester, New York. They
are Glen and Claire Hillman. They
will arrive Sunday and will spend a
week here with their parents.
A very interesting game of kitten
ball was staged at the Weeping Wa
ter park on last Tuesday afternoon
which was played between the CCC
camp No. 751 and the Weeping Wa
ter team, in whi;h the boys at the
ramp were successful in winning the
game.
Mrs. G. S. Hunt, Mrs. Edward Lor
ensen and Mrs. O. A. Specht attended
a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Sew
ard-Day, in Lincoln. Thursday, hon- j
cring Mrs. Day's mother. Mrs. Chas. j
Murfin. Other former Weeping Wa
ter people who were guests were
Mrs. L. R. Snipes.
Mrs. Helen Wallick, 'for; ja '$ um
ber of years chief operator of the
telephone company here, but who
has been placed in charge of an ex
change in the west where she has
been for some time, arrived in Weep
ing Water early this week and has
been the guest of her son, Victor
Wallick and family, returning home
Thursday morning.
' The anouncement was made at the
Congregational hurch Sunday morn
ing that the state board had accept
ed the invitation of the Weeping Wa
ter church to hold the 1940 annual
conference of Congregational
churches with the Weeping Water
church, with Avoea Congregational
church as assistant hostess. These
meetings are always held during the
latter part of April, or the firjt part
cf May. ,
Carl Balmcr, of Woodston, Kansas,
nephew of Mrs. Grover Kirkpatrick
A COMPLETE FRESH STOCK OF
FIREWORKS
Cap Guns 106 to 50c
Caps, 3 boxes for 10
Firecrackers, pkg Sc and 106
Torpedoes, doz. i'106
2-in. Craz, 8 in box, 6 boxes 25 1
5-in. Crax, 3 in box, 6 boxes25
Skyrockets at 5, 10c and 150
Roman Candles. 5c, 10c and 15c
Aerial Bombs, each 106
S7arkles, box 5p and 10
Pin Wheels 100
Vesuvius Fountains 5c and 10c
o Shot Aerial Bombs 10c
Bursting Comets, each 10
Triple Report Flag Shell 10c
Flcwer Pots 5 and 100
A COMPLETE LINE OF
PICNIC SETS .
Bates Book Store
5th and Main Phone 265
Infill
ited his aunt one day last week
hile returning home from Iowa
Citi, where he graduated from Iowa
State college this spring. Carl ma
Jored in mathematics, and expects to
make teaching his profession. He Is
a nephew of Frank Balmer, who is
a well known educator, connected
with the Washington State college,
at Pullhan, Washington.
Visited Quints Two Times.
While Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fltz-
patrick and their daughter were in
the cast and seeing sights they were
privileged to visit and talk to the
Dionne quintuplets at two different
times. They were greatly impressed
with the live little girls and greatly
pleased with their fine behavior.
They thought this one of the very
finest sights in their three weeks
trip to the east.
Married at Eockport, Mo.
Miss Wilma Baier, daughter oi
Mr. and Mrs. John Baier near Avoca
was united in marriage to John Al
bert Nickles at the court house at
Rockport, Mo., on June 17th, and
nfter a short stay returned. They
will make their home at Nehawka
where Mr. Nickles is employed in a
stone quarry.
Last Sunday. June 25 at the home
of the bride's parents they were
given a reception, the entire family
being present, with two very import
ant events to celebrate, the wedding
recently consumated, also the 31st
wedding anniversary of the parents
of. Mrs. Nickles. Mr. and Mrs. John
Baier. who were united in marriage
June 25th. 190S. A family dinner
was -enjoyed. Mr. and Mrs. John
Daier reside a few miles west of
Weeping Water on the highway lead
ins to Elmwood. They were united
in marriage at Nebraska City thirty
one years ago. Mrs. Baier was for
merly Miss Rose Bates. Besides the
family those present for the celebra
tion where Hogue Jensen and fam
ily, Carl Compton and family and
Herman Brunkow and wife.
Enjoyed Picnic and Rain.
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shields were
host and hostess at a picnic for a
number of friends last Sunday after
noon at the place where they have
their trailer parked in the pasture
of Henry P. Smith and wife.
Those to enjoy the occasion were
Mr. and Mrs. Ross Shields and Henry
i P. Smith and daughter of Weeping
Water, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Eager
and family, Glen Eager and family
and Herbert Eager and wife of Louis
ville. The picnic went along nicely un
til Mother Nature took a hand in
the festiviteis and just as the picnic
supper was at its height, a rain
came with considerable hail' and
chased all of the picnickers into the
trailer which when they all got in
were like sardine in a box. Notwith
standing all the inconvenience they
all enjoyed a very fine time.
Railroad Chances Agents.
I Station Aepnl R. C. Frv who has
been here with the Missouri Pacilc
for the past 25 years will depart
for his new home at Los Angles, go
ing with his brother who has been
here for the past two weeks, coming
to visit with R. C. Fry and on his
arrival found the brother had just
lost his wife of some forty years.
Following the funeral Mr. Fry ten
dered his resignation and will dis
continue railroading, as his brother
also has cone, for he was a con
ductor on the Southern Pacilc for
-ome thirty years and is now on the
retired list. Mr. Fry will be suc
ceeded by H. T. Wilson who has been
at Crete for a number of years.
Mr. Fry has a host of freinds here
who will be sorry to see him depart
from Weeping Water. The other
help will remain as it has been here
tofore. Mr. Wilson was operator in
Weeping Water 25 years ago.
0. E. S. Kensington.
The members of the Eastern Star
Kensington spent a most delightful
afternoon Tuesday at the beautiful
country home of Mr. and Mrs. Orrin
Pollard. A bountiful covered dish
luncheon was served at 1 o'clock to
which all did justice as it included
so many appetizing kind3 of, food
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HKFICESi ZSD FLOOB
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fife
that they were hard to resist, espe
cially the delicious home made ice
cream and raspberries served by the
hostess.
The afternoon was spent in a social
way, and enjoying the delight of
wandering around through their gar
dens.
Thirty-three ladies were present
to enjoy the afternoon with Mrs
Taylor Wilson, a charter member,
who has recently returned to Weep
ing "Water to live, Mrs. Henry Ross,
a member of Queen Esther chapter,
Mrs. L. L. Henderson a member of
Chapter 6. of Pawhuska, Oklahoma,
and Mrs. M. L. Fernbaugh, of Lin
coln as visitors.
Placing New Floor in House.
W. P. Sitzman, formerly of Weep
ing Water and where he still has
property interests was a visitor in
town last Tuesday looking after the
installing of a new floor in one of
the rooms of his residence property
here. The property is occupied by
Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bickford and
family.
Red Cross Swim Week.
This is Red Cross swimming les
son week for the children and young
people of Weeping Water, Manley
and Louisville. They are held at
Louisville State Park, with Lauren
Hnizda, of Lincoln, the instructor
who has been with them the past
four years again in charge, assisted
by eleven lifesavers. Mrs. Ray Nor
ris is serving as Cass county chair
man for the sixth consecutive year
and Mrs. Clair Wolfe is the Weep
ing Water assistant.
Weeping Water and Manley young
people have their instruction in the
afternoon and the Louisville young
people in the mornings. During the
evenings, beginnig at 6:30 there is
i class for the adults, also.
During the week of July 5th to
the 11th instruction will be given
at Graham Mill pool, north of Ne
braska City, when the Nehawka class
will meet at 8:30 in the morning
and Union and Avoca classes will
arrive at the pool at 2 o'clock.
July 12 to 18, will be devoted to
the young people of Plattsmouth and
the surrounding territory, at Mer
ritt Beach.
July 19 to 25, classes will meet
at Lake Park, at South Bend, when
the young people of South Bend
Murdock, Elmwood, Eagle, Alvo,
Greenwood and Wabash will hold
their classes.
During this month of instruction,
which is sponsored by the Cass
county Red Cross, every child in the
ccunty will be given the opportunity
of free transportation to the pools
and free swimming lessons. This is
an opportunity which should not be
missed by any one who is interest
cd in swimming.
Garden Club Meets.
The regular meeting of the Weep
ing Water Garden club was held Fri
day evening at the home of its presi
dent, Mrs. II. C. Wilkinson, with 22
members present.
As Miss Jessie Baldwin was ab
sent from the city her paper on
"Rosps and Romance of a Rose Jar"
was read by Mrs. Ole Olsen. "Garden
Pests and Diseases' was the subject
of a paper presented by Mrs. C. C.
Ralston; and Mrs. C. E. Day talked
on the subject of "Medicinal Herbs.
and Uses
An open forum on "Gar-
den Pests" was then called for by
the program chairman, after which
the guests were invited to the dining
room where ice cream and cakes were
served.
Furnish Fine Entertainment.
Gibson's grocery store. Jorgenson's
caie ana ir. ucuum were m ciirB
di tne regular raturaay evening en-
terfninment last week. These pro
grams are given from the band stand
each Saturday evening and are draw-
ing large crowds. With the new loud
peaking system an can near.
C. H. Gibson was the announcer
for the following program:
Trumpet trio Ben Olive, JacJi
Munkrcs, and John Towle, accom-
paniea oy jean u. Jones, nauouuu,
-w f tf T.. 1
Stanley Wiles ana lxis wiles; vocai
. . -m . lit. - I
soio, Kennetn uoya; wun Cau -
Jones accompanying; ana men came
the spelling contest between nve oi
our citizens, who have been out of
school for several years, and nve
who have recently graduatea irom
our high school. They were Mayor
T. L. Davis, Rev. G. S. Hunt, Mrs.
L. F. Wolcott. Mrs. Edna Shannon
and Mrs. W. W. Davis against Eve
lyn Johnson, Doris Jane Marshall,
Dorothy Everett, Betty Hinds and
Carlene Steinkamp. The result was
that Mayor Davis, Mrs. Wolcott and
Mrs. Daivg proved to be the winners.
Mrs. Frank Marshall was the an
nouncer and the judges were Supt.
L. H. Bcghrens and Mrs. A. C.
Peterson.
Hollingsworth's band completed
the evening's program with three
numbers.
Rubber Stamps al towBll prlcesi
at the Journal Office
We follow your desire i x conduct
ing a service. Porter Funeral Home,
Nebraska City.
Arnold Mast was looking after
some business matters in Plattsmouth
last Monday morning.
Earl Merritt was painting the
pump house of the Murray water sys
tem, which has been erected over
pear the Murray bathing beach.
Luther Womack was shelling and
delivering the rental share of the
rorn of last year to the elevator for
the owner of the farm, S. S. Davis.
David Kendall and son Robert of
ast of Union were looking after
business matters in Murray Monday
and meeting their many friends here.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Merrit were
Sunday dinner guests at the home
of Eugene Fitch and father. John
Fitch, where the families enjoyed a
real family dinner.
On last Sunday at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Donald McQuinn, the stork
with the assistance of Dr. R. W. Ty
son presented this happy couple with
a very fine baby girl.
Roebrt Elliott the mechanic at the
Murray Garage was over to Syracuse
last Sunday visiting with his folks.
returning in time to take up his
work Monday morning.
Last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Earl
Merritt were over to the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Lloyd Lewis for a visit for
the evening and as well visited wim
Mrs. Lewis'. father, J. D. Lewis.
Victor Wehrbein was called to
Plattsmouth Friday of last week to
look after business matters and was
accompanied by W. O. Troop who
llso had some business to look after.
Mrs. Frank Hogue underwent an
operation for the removal of her ton
sils at the office of Dr. Tyson and
following the ordeal was feeling
much better and has been getting
along very nicely.
Franklin Womack had his wheat
combined last Saturday and was well
pleased with the result, as the wheat
averaged slightly under 16 bushels
the acre and tested just 60 pounds
to the struck bushel.
Mr. and Mrs. James W. Holmes of
Plattsmouth were guests for the day
ind a very fine dinner Sunday at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S
Smith, Mr. Holmes and Mrs. Smith
being brother and sister.
Jeff D. Lewis who has been visit
ing for some time at tne nome oi
Mrs. Earl Merritt returned to the
home of his son, Lloyd Lewis in the
country Friday of last week where
he is Improving from his recent ill
ness.
Charles R. Troop of Plattsmouth
was visiting at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. W. O. T;roop last Saturday and
was accompanied by Mrs. Troop. Mr.
TrooD has been very poorly for
ome time but is feeling much better
at this time.
Charles Reid in order to get the
harvesting done in the very best man
ner has secured a new combine for
harvesting the wheat, oats and bar
ley. The machine was secured from
the Murray Hardware. John Hob
3cheidt, Jr.. also secured one of the
combines to care for his harvest.
Will Make Home Here.
Miss Elsa Lohnes who has been
I k,ng home ,n the west
Lvpd ln Mnrray and has been v
ar-
v ana has been visu-
L &t the home of hpr sistert Mr8
Ella Womack, for a time and will
make her home on the farm over
near Eight Mile Grove where she will
be joined by her father J. J. Lohnes.
Mr. Lohnes and daughter have been
living In the west part of the state
for a number of years. They will
make their home at the farm but will
ROt farm ag they naye tne Jand rent.
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Celebrated Eirthday.
Mrs. Anna S. A. Wiles was passing
her natal day ,ast Sunday and was
pntPrtainpH at th- hnmp of w son.
G weg and wf h entertain-
pd fnr thp, tw -.n nf tk fam.
Th . f .
c D. Snan-rlerf brother! and
wif Mrs. Marearct Todd and son.
Dick Everett WUes and family of
Murray. Joseph Wiles and family.
Miss Eii2abetn Spangler (sister).
Mr and Mrg Luke L Wile Mrs
Wiles being a sister aa well as
jC8epn wiles, a most enjoyable time
was had.
W. W. Coble Very Poorly.
W. W. Coble, father of Mrs. Wm
Minford who has visited in Murray
often and was for a number of years
postal inspector, has been in poor
health, and was taken to the hospital
in Omaha where he was compelled
to undergo a critical major oper
ation, which with his age of 77 years
and delicate health made the ordeal
hard to bear. His friends are wish
ing a rapid recovery.
Attended Meeting in Omaha.
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Brubacher and
daughter. Beverly were in Omaha
last Sunday attending a gathering
Jot the customers of the Paxton &
Gallagher wholesale grocers where
they discussed business conditions
and were entertained by the whole-
sale house at the noon hour at a
very fine lunch and a six o'clock din
ner in the evening. Mr. and Mrs.
Brubacher and daughter enjoyed the
occasion very much.
Visited Relatives Here.
Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Stewart and
son, Morgan, of near Davenport,
Iowa, were here for a visit at the
home of the daughter and son-in-law,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Boedeker and
daughter. They stayed for a very
fine visit of a few days.
Returned Home Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Van Dyck
of Winfield, Iowa, Mrs. Van Dyck's
mother, Mrs. H. L. Moodey, who
have been visiting here for the past
two weeks at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. David Kendell and family, have
returned to their home in Iowa.
They enjoyed their visit here very
much.
Caught in Hail Storm.
While in the west Dr. and Mrs.
G. H. Gilmore as they got to the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Kemper Frans
and had just stopped when a garage
man motioned for them to drive in
his shop, which as they did, tne
hail storm burst in all its fury, and
a car belonging to Kemper Frans
which stood outside was riddled,
tearing the roof away. Mr. and Mrs.
Gilmore arrived home last Friday af
ter having toured a great deal of the
western part of the state.
Enjoyed Ice Cream Social.
A large crowd of people were gath
ered at the Lewiston Community Cen
ter last Friday when an ire cream
social was had. with a very interest
ing program. The receipts were for
the care of the Community Center as
well as the cemetery adjacent to it.
Undergoes Operation.
The thirteen-year-old son of Mrs.
Mary Campbell of riattsmouth was
down to Murray to see Dr. Tyson,
who operated on the little fellow for
the removal of his tonsils which had
been giving him some trouble. The
lad has been getting along very nice
ly following the operation.
Here From Fort Worth.
Miss Avis Troop who has been mak
ing her home at Fort Worth with
relatives for the past winter where
che has- been attending school, came
home to spend the summer with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. O.
Troop, she being daughter of Earl
Troop, and was joined by Miss Mary
Catherine Gorder, her cousin, from
Plattsmouth. The two girls are both
eleven years old. make it a lively
place for Grandfather and Grand
mother W. O. Troop.
Celebrated Eirthday Saturday.
Miss Avis Troop who was passing
her natal day last Saturday was
given a birthday party by her grand
mither, Mrs. Minnie Troop which
was attended by her two little
cousins. Miss Mary Catherine Gor
der and Master Billie Wehrbein as
well as a number of other little folks
in the neighborhood.
Had Bible School Anyway.
Miss Avis Troop, Miss Catherine
Gorder, the latter of Plattsmouth,
and Master Billie Wehrbein who were
visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. O. Troop went to the United
Brethren church last Sunday and
no one else came, so with Mrs. Min
nie Troop as teacher and superin
tendent they had their Bible school,
which they enjoyed and thus afforded
Miss Mary Catherine Gorder a cer
tificate of attendance as she is a
scholar in the Presbyterian church
Bible school at Plattsmouth.
Home From the East.
Mrs. C. S. Sherman of Lincoln and
her friend. Mrs. Mary Paymiller
also of Lincoln, Mrs. Wm. Gorder of
Plattsmouth and Mrs. Robert Troop
stopping in Chicago while the other
membesr of the party went on to
New York where they attended the
world's fair and visited other places
of interest, including Canada, return
ed home Tuesday of this week, well
pleased with their trip. They stop
ped at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
W. O. Troop. Mrs. Robert Troop will
visit with her niece in Chicago for
a good deal of the summer.
The Happy Homemakers Club.
The Happy Homemakers 4-H club
of Murray held its second meeting
June 27, 1939 at the home of Yvonne
Deles Dernier. All members were
present.
Our assistant leader, Yvonne Deles
Dernier took charge of the lesson,
the subject being "The Home."
Our next lesson will be judging
rookies and will be held at the home
of Leone Coolman. Our meeting
closed with the hostess serving
lunch. Beverly Brubacher, news re
Wehawka
George Lopp was looking after
some business matters at Murray on
Friday of last week and also was
over to Plattsmouth.
Mrs. Lyle Kruger was a guest for
the day on last Sunday at the home
of her son, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence
Kruger of Nebraska City.
Dr. Elmer Kintner who has been
In poor health for some time is re
ported as being in an Omaha hos
pital for treatment and is thought
to be some better of late.
Farmers about Nehawka report
many grasshoppers ana nave oeen
poisoning them which seemed to
have the effect of thinning them out
slightly but there remains many as
vet.
Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sheldon
were over to Omaha last bunuay
where they enjoyed a visit with
iriends and as well a very fine dinner.
meeting a number of Plattsmouth
people while there with whom they
also dined.
The amusement which the Com
mercial club of Nehawka has been
putting on attracted large crowds of
people from the surrounding coun
try Saturday. The bingo games
which has been put on is one of
the attractions which has drawn the
crowds.
Miss Ruth B. Kruger, the seven
year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Kruger of Nebraska City
has been visiting for the week at
the home of her grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Lyle Kruger. She has been
enjoying a very fine time with the
grandparents while here.
Mrs. A. R. Kintner of Omaha, for
merly of Nehawka when Dr. Kint
ner was a practicing physician here
was visiting with friends in Nehawka
last Sunday and while here w-as
?uest at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert H. Chapman. Mrs. Kintner
also went to Weeping Water to look
after some business matters.
The Nehawka Commercial club
posed as hostess at a steak fry when
the membership and their families
were guests. Superintendent E. C.
Stimbert and ye editor, Glen Rutlege
were selected as the chefs and how
they did make the steaks fry, and
served the entire crowd which was
hungry and don't forget it. They held
their festival at the woods behind
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J.
Wunderlich.
Edward Jordan, formerly a resi
dent here when he and F. R. Cun
ningham were associated in business
together, who left Nehawka many
years ago, and is making his home
at California. Mo., was a guest of
his friend Mr. Cunningham and other
friends in Nehawka. Since leaving
here Mr. Jordan associated himself
with a construction company and
became and expert with the drag
line as operator and made good suc
cess, being able to purchase a farm
and pay for it.
Olaf Lundberg who has been kept
to his home for the past nine weeks
on account of a very sexere infec
tion in one of his legs and hips,
which has presented him from walk
ing, has been showing some improve
ment of late and while he was able
to get about with a cane now is able
to walk a short distance without
the cane and stay at the service sta
tion and work some.
Scouts Visit Lincoln for Week.
A troop of Boy Scouts of Nehawka
went to Lincoln last week where they
are to spend the week in an outing
and camp lTe. Albert Anderson and
wife took with them Kenneth An
derson, Gerald Opp and Billie Krae
?er, while in the other conveyance,
driven by Verncr Lundberg were Nel
son Lundberg, Hal Hansen and James
Stone. The boys are expecting to
dave a very fine time.
A Number of Weddings.
Miss Opal Schumacher and Mr.
John Dale were united in marriage
Monday, June 26th.. They are among
the very fine citizens of Nehawka
and will make their home in Omaha
where Mr. Dale has a position driv
ing a truck.
Miss Ruth Lenhart and Clarke
Bates were united in marriage dur
ing the past week and in recognition
of the approval of their many young
friends they were given an old fash
ioned charivari which they accepted
with pleasure, inviting the seren
ades in and a merry evening was
enjoyed. Their friends extended the
wish for a happy and prosperous life
for the newlyweds.
Mfss Wilma. Baier and John Al
bert Nickles were united in marriage
on June 17th at Plattsmouth andj
will make their home near Snyder
ville between Nehawka and Weep
ing Water where Mr. Nickles will
be employed in a quarry. The bride
is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Ealer of west of Nehawka where she
has lived and where a host of friends
extend congratulations' and best
wishes. The groom formerly resided
in Texas.
Red Oak Plan
L2
Greatest 4th of
July Celebrat'n
Fireworks and High Diving Act to
Provide Thrills Along With
All-Day Activity.
It's a great celebration I!til Oak's
?clcbratinpcst Legionnaires have cook.
ed up in the 11K39 version of July 1
observa nces, according to advance in
formation released here today as t lie
Red Oak Lcprion post concentrated its
efforts to maintain a reputr.tion for
outstanding celebrations.
With a greater free list than ever
before scheduled today was growing
by leaps and bounds. Already a $1,
500 double fireworks program is rc:idy.
A preview will be ?hown Sunday
evening (July 2) at 9:10 o'clock. The
giant display will be fired by experts
from the Thcarle DutTield company
at 10 p. m. The pyrotechnics thin
year are made by the same company
which created world fair exhibitiors.
Many New Shows
In addition to the featured fire
works there will be the Landis Great
er Carnival Shows; swimming in the
big Red Oak pool, matinee and even
ing dances, parades, band concerts,
baseball games, exhibitions, free acts
on the carnival grounds, band man
euvers and all the rest that goes to
make up a typical Red Oak celebra
tion. A new act this year will be a high
dive that Legionnaires expect to cre
ate a sensation. John Tolloack leaps
100 feet into a small net once during
the afternoon and again during a
special night performance. It's pat
terned after the leaps of fire trapped
victims of tenement skyscrapers into
small firemen's nets. His exhibition
carries with it all of those element-
which thrill seekers desire. There'll
be other specialties interspersing the
program.
Plenty of Dances
Cliff Kycs and his swing orches
tra, a nationally famous group of 11
musicians will furnish the dance
music. Theyll kick open the program
at a dawn dance prior to the official
opening of the celebration. This
starts at midnight Monday and con
tinues until early into Tuesday morn
ing. At noon and again nt 7 o'clock
parades of historical and colorful
floats will wind through the business
district. Holders of admission tickets
will be admitted to the Red Oak san
itary swimming pool as many time?
as thev wfsh during the day. The
admission ticket al.o carries free
parking space, picnic grounds admit
tance and free admission to other gen
eral attractions, dances, ball games,
band maneuvers, and fireworks.
Fine Picnic Grounds
To care for capacity crowds this
year the Ix-gion has purc'iacd 11
acres of land adjoining Legion park.
There motcrcycle and special uniform
ed police will be on guard dutv all
day. Parks are being groomed. Road.i
are being rebuilt and , grandstands
have been given the "once-over" in
preparation. Todav's paper carries
the cfFicial Legion invitation for folks
of the area to "Celebrate in Rod Oak."
The regular meeting of the Mynard
community club will be held on Fri
day evening. June 30th at 8 'clok
at the community building. The ast
side committee will be in charge.
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