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PAGE FOUR , THE PLATTSMOUTH EVENING JOURNAL THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 1942 TODAY'S PROFILE By UNITED PRESS For 28 years, Mayor George H. Lysle has been "Mr. Big" to the citizens of McKeesport, but the days of that dynasty now are numbered. Running for his eighth straight term in office as head of the govern ment of McKeesport, a third-class city of 55,000 population near Pitts burgh. Lysle has been defeated by a young democratic "upstart." He is Frank Puclianan, popular former basketball coach at McKeesport high school. Thus conies to a conclusion a re ord of continuous rule almost without precedent in American muni cipalities. It was in 1913 that Lysle first took the oath of office and he has occupied the mayor's chair with out interruption since. Prior to that, the "old gray mayor," now 74. had served on Mc Keesport's Common Council for 16 years, and was a prominent realtor in the community. He is a native of Camden, Pa., from where his family moved to McKeesport in 1S71, when Lysle was only five years old. Erect and spry despite his age, Lysle is known personally to almost everyone in McKeesport. His office door has been open to every visitor, from the tiniest urchin and guys named "Joe" to politicians and those prominent in business and civic life. Although his yearly salary has never exceeded $3,500, the white haired mayor has always ruled the city's republican party and the city government with an iron hand, and previous to this year, had little trouble in brushing off opposition. There is no feeling of bitterness on the part of Lysle, even though he will turn over his office whose famous door has worn out a set of hinges to his youthful successor. And he emphasizes that he is not through. "Me quit now?" he asks. "Why should I? I'll keep driving the re publican party in this town if I'm the last man left." But the long-time mayor made no effort to conceal his disappointment and even admitted he was a bit "hurt" by the decision of the voters. He declared he might have been "more vigorous" in the prosecution of his campaign, and emphasized that "you can't take anything for granted in politics." The republicans already have started a counter-offensive against the new democratic officials, even before they have been inaugurated. An ordinance has been presented be fore the republican council, stripping the mayor-elect of control of the fire department and other vital agencies, which were always under direct control of the mayor's office. THE CHURCH OF GOD (Greenwood) Clifford Hoinan, pastor Sunday school 10 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. Young people's meeting, 7 p. m. Revival every night at 8. We are having a fine Sunday school service. Our revival started Sunday night, January 11, with Sister Saunders, the state missionary leader, the It Cost More Now to Re pair Damage Caused by Fire, Wind, or Automo bile Accidents. Insure for safety A few dollars spent for Insurance may save you a heavy loss. CALL OR SEE INSURANCE AND BONDS Phone- 16 Plattsmouth mil m.b speaker. She will be with us for a short time, so come and hear her before she leaves. , -.,.,. rm i .u;ffwm".iy.T, . . ! 'W ( ' - ' t! babes on v wMrt mkWW m m WWW mum mw mm m m llfllirrT1 , BROADWAY fiHi Synopsis: Tommy Williams, aspiring young song and dance artist from Wis consin, is a mem ber of the trio, "The Three Balls of Fire," working in Nick's cellar spaghetti joint. Because of "no business" Nick lets them go. How ever, they meet the famous Jon- Adapted from.the Metro Goldtoyn-Mayer' Picture (y FRANCES A BARBOUR, CAST OF.CHARACTERS: T.mmy WiH,am . Mr item . . -'.V. sy, assistant to theatrical producer Thornton Reed, She offers them a musical revue audition but the boys let the word get out and when trey arrwe at the theatre the place is a mad house. Along with everyone else, they are thrown out. Uommy loses hope. Then suddenly he has a great idea. Little Baibara Jo, a friend of Penny Morris, whom Tom my loves, is in despair. Barbara and all her pals hace been pro mised a trip to the country by the Dornan Street Settlement house. But now there is no money in the treasury. Tommy gets things mov ing arranging a block party for the kids which will in turn finance a benefit show. Actually, Tommy is doing this for his own act, so he can get a publicity break. Chapter Four - Over in the Dornan Street Set tlement bouse, Barbara Jo told Penny her version of the meeting wrch Busch. The child's eyes were 'shining as she said, "...and all the time Mr. Busch. kept sittin' there, smoking that smelly ole cigar. And just -when I was sure he was going to say 'No,' Tommy got right on the desk and told him what wonderful kids we were and how if we didn't get sunshine and fresh air we'd all wind up with pickets1 ' With what?" Penny asked. "Pickets." Penny got it and laughed. "Dar ling, you mean rickets." It was all the same to Barbara Jo. The results were what counted. "Well anyway he was wonderful and finally Mr. Busch said he'd let him do it and Penny, all I could think of was Tommy being like Abraham Lincoln freeing the slaves." Penny smiled but as she thought cf Tommy her eyes were bright with hero worship too. "I'll have to tell him what you said. He'll like that." Barbara Jo nodded violently. "I wish you would. Gee he's excep tional. Too bad he's not better looking." Penny teeked at her in amaze ment. "Why Barbara Jo, he's fine looking. He's got character in his face. Why, he never stops to think of himjelf at all. But he'll be paid back." Dreamily, she began to hum, "The Man 1 Love." Barbara Jo giggled. "You know Penny if it was anybody else but you I'd be jealous." Penny squeezed her chin. "If it were anybody else but him you could have him." Rehearsals got under way the very next morning and Tommy went around feeling that he was living again. It was worth a mil lion dollars getting those comedy skits going nice and smooth, build ing up the technique of the kid orchestra, standing there, listening Penny tear up his heart with one of her love songs. And the kids were great. They all co-Operated like a house afire. The Block Party date was close, when one day Mr. Stone sent for Tommy. Stone had received a let ter from the Board of Trustees. It seemed that they were sending the Settlement twenty refugee youngsters from the British War Relief to show them what a real American Fourth of July was like. He read aloud. "A short wave broadcast has been arranged and the English children will talk to their parents in London directly from the Settlement House. The broadcast is scheduled for three o'clock." Tommy was shocked. "But that's the time we advertised the block party for. We can't have the Set tlement kids in the auditorium then. That'll be right in the middle of the performance." Stone was concerned but there was no help for it. The Block Party would simply have to be postponed. Tommy was in despair. "But we'll never be able to get a per mit again." All at once though, he jumped two feet in the air. Where was his noodle? Why this was perfect. Better than before. Sura they'd have the broadcast . . . along with the Block Party, straight from the sidewalks of New York. Stone was delighted with the idea and Tommy rushed out to tell it to Ray and Hammy. The boys didn't catch on at first. "Don't you see?" Tommy said, '"Bundles from Britain' will be a swell act for us to follow. And if they're sensa tional, so much the better. Look Think of it. 'The Three Balls of Fire.' . . . Flashlights, radio, front page ... twenty little English kids torn' from their motners arms. thrown right into our laps with an international hook-uo." Ray scratched his head. "Yen. I never thought of the publicity Tommy shook hands with him self gleefully. "What a Cause. What n Showcase. And here we are try- te$ to. send. a. bunch vt little kids. We are giving a Bible to the child attending Sunday school the most until Easter. Rehearsals got under vay with a bang. If. 'only the show turned out a smash success. ' to the country. Why we don t even mtd that any more." A voice cut in. It was Penny's. "Did did you say, "We don't need that any more?" "Huh?.. well... I..." He tried to pull himself tor gether. Gosh, why hadn't the boys stopped him in . tK iBrfr Qmrlmmt l!irMcOHM By Him time. She was running down the corridor. "Hey Penny, wait." He tore after her into the office. She was busy with the files. "Look Penny," he falter ed, 'if you'll only..." At that, she whipped around. "What's the matter?. Run out of speeches?" Sincerely, he looked at her. "Pen ny, you're making me feel awful." Her eyes were bright with un shed tears. "Well, you shouldn't. You're getting everything you want. A Cause and a Showcase. And you wanted to get to Broad way. Well, you're going to get there. Of course you may knock down and climb over a few people but you'll get there. You're go ing to be a big success. You ought to be very happy." She started from the room. "Wait a minute." He walked over and took her arm and said quietly, "You say that as if you hate me." She refused to look at him, "Why, that's silly. I don't hate you. I think you're wonderful, your ambition, your talent..." "Then what's the matter?" "Nothing." Her voice was tre mulous, "I just don't think you're Abraham Lincoln any more that's all." The quarrel had a funny effect on Tommy. First, he was good and sore. Then, when he quieted down, he became obsessed with one idea. He'd show Penny. He'd make her see that he was going to get those kids to the country or die in the attempt. And if the Block Party and Benefit gave him a boost at the same time? Well, that couldn't hurt anybody could it? Fourth of July arrived, the streets were roped off and Tom my's show got under way. The crowds were wild with excitement and the Refugee children did their broadcast. There was one tremen dous cheer after another. Then the "Three Balls of Fire," came on and when Tommy saw the news reporters with their cameras he knew that Lady Luck was here at last. He had written to Jonesy, ask ing for her help in getting a thea tre for the benefit and next morn ing he was in her office, happy and exuberant. She smiled at him. "Well Tom my, going to send those news paper pictures to your mother?' iie nodded. "Yeah. Shell think I'm running for President." Then he leaned over the desk. "Jonesy, all hokum aside, what did you think of the performance." fane nodded, "x was really im pressed." tie rubbed his bands. "If vou, liked it we're on our way." Now he dug into his pockets. "Look. We collected forty-two dollars and with your contribution it comes to sixty- seven, jnow all we need is a thea tre. Did you find out about the Old Duchess?" Her face clouded over. "Ye3 I did and Mr. Reed still owns it. But I'm afraid it won't be any good to you Tommy." "wny not;" She made a little gesture. "It hasn't been occupied in years. There aren't even any seats in it. It's really not much more than a warehouse." "But it's got a stage. We'll take t that way. Here you are Jonesy. sixty-seven smackeroos." "Oh no Tommy." She seemed quite definite. "I'd have to ask Mr. Reed and I can't bother him now, he's having so much trouble." The telephone rang, and she spoke into it worriedly... something about the Marelli act, which wasn't prov ing available. But Tommy was busy with MTs own troubles. "Gee Jonesy, I don't see why Mr. Reed would mind. We just want it for one night. We could fix it up." fahe rose and for the first time she seemed a bit irritated. "No Tommy. The Duchess i3 completely out of the question. I'll have to ask you to leave now too, I'm busy. You'd just better forget the whole tning." Tommy stared at her but she was already on the telephone again. She had said, "Forget the whole thing." How could he? Forget all that sweating and rehearsing and planning for Broadway? His feet were leaden as he went to the door. Jonesy had been his best friend and now even she wouldn't do any thing. It looked as if his whole future were just going up in smoke. (This is the worst setback that Tommy has had. Can ho think of some other way to put on the show or has he come to the end of his rope, now that Penny, his Good Luck inspiration, has broken with him t Be sure to read the next thrilling installment.) Prlsted in P. S. A. OoPTrlsht 1M1 by boew'i toe. DRAFT RULES IN EFFECT LINCOLN, Jan. 14 (UP) Briga IF ITS AWTIIlVli IX The Service Station Line WE HAVE IT Cloidt Service Station Phone 2 Bowl for Health now I. FOIl FIX Bowling Is indeed a grand prame. Begrinners enjoy It as much as the old timers. Drop in any time! Plattsmouth Bowling Alleys Arrona from Court House TAKE VOIR WOItX-OI'T HI -DOWX SHOES TO Standard Shoe Repair AM GET THEM HACK LOOKING LIKE XEW! Prices Most Reasonable! Kroehler Hardware COMPLETE STOCK OF Shelf and Heavy Hardware SHEET METAL WOKK I'LL Mill G 530 Main Street - Telephone 213 Bob's Liquor Store CHOICE WIXES FIXE LIUIOKS Your Favorite Ilraiyd In Stock Just I'iione la for Free Delivery 116 South 6th - Telephone 70 24 HOUR SERVICE - . at New Way Lunch I1EST CHILI IX TOWN Used Phonograph Records10 Arrow from Conoco Station Farm Machinery RADIOS ELECTHIC PI MI'S - I'l MP JACKS FA It M HA It X ESS - AVIHH FEXCIXti Glen Vallery 141 South ttth Telephone !- E. L. 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CASE PRODUCE PA S CASH FOR Poultry - Cream - Hides Furs Wool and Pelts Truck Service Call 199 or 268-J West of Chevrolet Garage and appeal boards the announcement that "all rules, regulations and na tional headquarters memoranda and Dr. Leonard Fitch Optometrist 112 No. 5th St. - Telephone 41 PLATTSMOUTH E. A. WURL SPECIALIZES IX Quality Groceries Fresh Vegetables Telephone C.i-C.5 Free Delivery GAMBLE STORE COMPLETE LIXE Hardware, Furniture, Auto Sup. RADIOS and OIL HEATERS SPOHTIXG GOODS 506 Main St. - - Telephone 294 FOLLOW THE CROWDS TO THE XEW CASS DRUG STORE Quality and Price PreHeriptlonH Carefully Compounded Phone 46 502 Main St. 'TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT" Eversharp Pens and Pencils Pen Sets On Sale at SWEENIE'S Telephone Xo. S 142 So. Cth St. In Sickness and in Health! F. G. Fricke & Co. DruscKlnta and Pharmacist The Rexall Store - Telephone 186 So. (Jib Street, l'lnl t.smoutu AVE ARE XO FURTHER THAN VOIR TELEPHOXE CARL'S MARKET 532 Main St. Phone 255 PLATTSMOUTH GEO. CONIS Shoes Shines - Hats Cleaned Tobaeeo, Cigar, Cigarettes DOTTLE BEER - 441 Main Street Telephone 194 E. J. RICHEY Lumber and Coal FREE ESTIMATES Home Plans and Building Aids I'M So. 4th St. Telephooe 1'iS DRY GOODS. READY TO AVEAR, MEX'S FURXISHIXGS H. M. Soennichsen Co. GROCERIES AXD .MEATS Black & White Groc'y Hardison's Garage OFFERS A Complete Mechanical Service for All Makes of Cars AVork Guaranteed! Prices Right! 614 First Ave., Thone 481-W Clyde's Tavern YOUR FAVORITE I1RAXD OF IIEEH IX MOTTLES OR OX TAP Lunches and Sandwiches 51 Main St. Telephone 175 Our 2 for $1 Special SAVES YOU MOXEY Mondays. Tuesdays, Wednesdays Lugsch Cleaners 439 Main Street - Telephone 166 If Yon're Building or Remodeling SEE Herman Tiekotter EXPEHIEXCED Contractor and Carpenter Telephone 319 Eagles Country Store Every Thursday Night STARTS AT S:00 SHARP 20 Games 250 directions regarding deferments in Class 2A and Class 2D are in full effect. 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XEXT DOOR TO THE BANK FUEL OIL Call Us for Tank Service I Richard Beverage tCOXOCO STATIOX) Telephone Nos 439-J and 13 FARLEY'S FURNITURE STORE XORGE APPLIVXCES Philco Radios 118 South 6th - Telephone 21 CARR'S Cass County's Only Bakery 510 Main St, Plattsmouth Phone 76 t