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Hrtr. Stn'e Eintoricel Society outn Vol. No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1939. NO. 84 Cong ressman Heinke Guest of Rnf91V Imissiontrs and the county treasurer AvUldf JT VlUU!to see tnat an possible collection of First District Representative Gives Execellent Talk on the Prob lems of the Nation. From Tuesday'8 Daily Congressman George II. Heinke, of Nebraska City, was the guest speaker at the noonday luncheon of the Ro tary club today and received a great welcome from the members of the club and the large group of guests that had come to pay their regards to the congressman. Mr. Heinke in his remarks extend ed the challenge to the individual American citizen, regardless of poli tics, to tackle earnestly and with the fervor of the pioneers that had founded the nation, the problems of today, where many demand the aid of the government rather than taking their own initiative in the solving of the problems. Mr. Heinke told of . the demands that the congressman or senator finds made by groups of their constituents, demands that are perhaps against the best judgment of the congress man but the pressure of demand makes it a matter of policy to accede to the demand. He called attention to the fact that at the turn of the f.ntury the total cost of government had been $300,000,000, that in 1914 the cost had mounted to $1,000,000, 000 and at the last session of con gress there had been appropriations of 513,000.000,000. The total of taxes secured had been $5,000,000. 000 to pay the $13,000,000,000, leav ing a great deficiency. The speaker urged the Individual citizen not to allow any one group rr two to carry on the government, but to see that it was brought into the lines of safety. All of the great costs of government must in time be paid and the burden would be upon the people themselves that had encouraged by their support the ex cessive programs for the different groups in the national life. Despite the efforts of the national government, the congress and state governments, there was still great unemployment, plenty of food in the nation and yet starvation over the land. This was the challenge, the speaker stated, to the citizens to face seriously the condition, apply to it the same personal remedies that the pioneers had given in the early set tlements, work, thrift and sacrifice. The message was given earnestly and with the sincerity that Mr. Heinke has shown in his service in congress, of being ready to stand for what was right in his viewpoint despite the efforts of pressure. The meeting was under the leader ship of Searl S. Davis, who presented the speaker. George Jaeger was the leader for the singing of "America" at the opening of the luncheon. There were a large number of guests present to enjoy the address, J. Hyde Sweet, editor of the Ne braska News-Press of Nebraska City and secretary to Mr. Heinke, County Treasurer C. L. Kelley of Otoe coun ty, R. J. Ojers of Nebraska City, J. A. McKinzie, district manager of the Lincoln Telephone Co., County Treasurer John E. Turner, H. A. Schneider. Fred P. Busch. president of the Plattsmouth Ad club, Frank Smith, W. F. Evers. k RECEIVES PLEASANT NEWS The announcement has been re ceived by Judge and Mrs. A. H. Dux- bury of the birth of a six pound I daughter, Catherine Anne, to Mr. and Mrs. Neil Hall, of Lincoln. Mrs. Hall was formerly Miss Marguerite Metz ger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Metzger of Omaha, and is well known here. PROGRAM PLATE SUPPER By Dist. 8 at Lewiston Community Center, Friday. Nov. 24, 8 p. m. Everyone welcome. ALICE MAE CAMPBELL, n20-2tw Teacher. ' Remember and be sure to attend the grand Thanksgiving-eve dance, Legion Hall, Wed. Nov. 29. i ' ltd&w TO ENFORCE TAX COLLECTIONS Sherilf Joe Mrasek was given definite instructions Tuesday after noon Viv thf hnnrrt of conntv mm- jdelinqutnt personal taxes was made. :The sheriff has secured a great deal of tax money in the past summer and now may be forced to make levies on property to secure the taxes. Jury Gives Moore Verdict for $17,594 in District Court One of Largest Verdicts on Record Given This Morning Against Frank Krejci,et al. From Ve(Jnesuaytf Cany One of the largest verdicts ever given by a jury in the Cass county district court was rendered this morning in favor of the plaintiff in the case of George Moore vs.' Frank Krejci, et al. The plaintiff had sued for the sum of $25,000 for personal damages as the result of injuries claimed to have been sustained in an accident on highway No. 75, north of this city on September 2, 1938. It was alleged that the defendant was oper ating his truck in an unlawful man ner at the time of the accident. The members of the jury trying the case were Alda L. Taylor, Carl Kupke, Lloyd Grady, E. H. Wescott, Clarence Meisinger, H. D. Fischer, Everett Sudduth, John A. Libershal, Walter Box, F. T. Wilson. L. J. Wal radt, Edward Seiker. COUNCIL HOLDS MEETING : Taclay evening at the Methodist parsonage the Plattsmouth Christian Youth Council, which is the planning committee for the Plattsmouth Chris tian Youth Union, held a special called meeting. This meeting was called for the purpose of planning a young people's union Thanksgiving service for Sun day, November 26, that being the most neutral date in view of the two Thanksgiving days. The service will be held in the Fellowship room of the Presbyterian church at 6:30 Sunday evening, November 26. The service will consist of a brief period of discussion, worship, offering, and concentration. The offering will go toward furthering the work of the union. The theme for the service will be "We Thank Thee Lord." Let us come with the spirit of thankfulness in our hearts. This meeting will be a new adventure for Plattsmouth youth. To our knowl edge this is the first time a union Thanksgiving service was held. All of the young people of Plattsmouth and surrounding vicinity are invited to attend. SIX MAN FOOTBALL GAME The football fans of thi3 section 8 re to have the opportunity on Fri day evening of seeing a game of six man football staged between two of the best teams of east Nebraska. The teams of Union and that of Rule, both undefeated in the season are to battle for the regional cham pionship and the game will take place on a neutral field. The game will be called at 7:45 under the lights here and the two teams have selected Coach Bion A. Hoffman to do the officiating lor the contest.. As this is the first game of this vpe played here a large group of the fans is anticipated. LEAVE FOR MISSOURI From Wednesday's Dally Dr. and Mrs. R. P. Westover and daughter. Miss Ruth, departed this afternoon for Columbia, Missouri, where they will visit with their daughter and sister. Miss Janet Westover, a student at Stephens col lege. They expect to return home Saturday morning. PROGRAM PLATE SUPPER By Dist. 2 at Horning school, Fri day, November 24, 8 p. m. Every one invited. DOROTHY FOWLER, ltd&w Teacher. Cass County Committeemen Visit Lincoln Cass County Agricultural Conserva tion Committee Attends Confer ence at State Headquarters Members of the Cass county agri cultural conservation committee last week visited office of the state com mittee in Lincoln. Included in the group were Mr. Gansemer, Mr. Blum and Mr. Arm strong. With committeemen from six other counties in this area and Ralph H. Hanks of Nebraska Ctiy, district farmer-fieldman, they were guests of the state committee for a day. In addition to visiting the various headquarters units and hearing the work of each department outlined by supervisors, the AAA committee men participated in a round table discussion devoted to administrative and educational activities. Principal object of the get-together was to bring about more extensive coordi nation between state and county workers in both administrative and educational fields. "Our discussions conclusively show ed that administration and educa tion cannot be separated," Mr. Gan semer, chairman of the county com mittee, said in commenting on the Lincoln meeting. "While it is essential that all of us farmers elected to help in the administration of the program do our jobs efficiently and economically, the cause of agriculture cannot be fully ?erved unless all of our people, farm ers and urban residents alike, know about the operation of the goals of the agricultural conservation pro gram' he continued. "Our farm program is not an emer gency measure. It was designed by farmers not only to cure the ills which were choking agriculture less than a decade ago, but to maintain equality for agriculture in future generations. If we are to continue the progress we have recorded during the past six years, all of us must have a long-range view," Mr. Gan semer declared. He said that he was impressed by a statement made by Abner K. Ches tem, Burt county farmer and mem ber of the state committee, during one of the discussions. Chestem com pared agriculture to a ship. The ship r-ig-zagged aimlessly until the farm ers of America formed the AAA, and this program not only gave the ship a rudder but put the American farm er on deck as pilot, Chestem ex plained. "We may have to change the course of this ship from time to time to avoid storms and we may find It necessary to replace engines and other equipment, but as long as the farmer is the pilot we believe agri culture will avoid the rocks upon which it was often wrecked in the past," Mr. Gansemer concluded. SUFFERS BRUISED HIP Ivon Hiatt, brother of Mrs. Frank R. Gobelman of this city, suffered a severe bruise to his hip last Tuesday when he fell off of an extension lad der several feet high while about his work that of painting. Mr. Hiatt was taken immediately to Nicholas Senn hospital where he is said to be showing rapid improvement. Frank Gobelman, a brother-in-law was In Omaha today and visited with the patient. AN APPRECIATION Mrs. Fred Guenther and son, Gor don wish to extend their sincere thanks and deepest appreciation to their 'many kind friends and neigh bors who aided them last week by 3hucking their corn. This act of kindness will serve as pleasant mem ories to them. PROGRAM AND PLATE LUNCH Thurs. Nov. 23 at 8:00 o'clock ; Teacher New Hope school, Dist. 60. Mrs. Rhoden. For that needed something to your meals serve Carr's home-made pump kin ice cream and World's Fair pumpkin crunch cake. Carr's Bakery, Luncheonette & Delicatessen. VISIT IOWA PEOPLE Mr. and Mrs. Will Wehrbein ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. John Buechler were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harley, Bedford. Ia. Mrs. Harley is the mother of Mrs. Buechler and friend of the Wehrbein family. Mr. and Mrs. Harley visited just recently at the home of the daughter; also the W. A. Tulene home, other relatives. Banning to Make Race for Legislature Veteran Lawmaker Will Seek Post From the Third District to Suc ceed Fred Carsten. William B. Banning, one of the veteran legislators of the state and a widely known leader in democratic circles, filed Saturday at the office of the secretary of state at Lincoln as a candidate for member of the state legislature from the third district, composed of Cass and Sarpy coun ties, to succeed Fred Carsten of Avoca, who has held the place for the past two terms. Mr. Banning is one of the best versed men on state affairs in the community as he has had a wide ex perience and in his legislative service was a member of the most important committees of the state senate. From 1935 to 1938 Mr. Banning was the director of the department of agriculture.. Mr. Banning, member of one of the pioneer families of northern Otoe and southern Cass county, has been one of the political leaders of Cass county and always j a; leader in the affairs of the community. He was elected in 1903 as a member of the Cass county board of commissioners and later in 1909 was elected to the state senate and had a large part in the progressive legislation and was re-elected to the state senate in the 1911 session. After several years of retirement from active duties Mr. Banning was again called to the leg islature in the sessions of 1923, 1925, 1927. 1929 and the 1933 sessions. Being a strong and aggressive leader Mr. Banning would make a very active figure in the legislature if named. WHEELER APPEALS CASE Charles Wheeler, convicted in Saunders county of stealing 535 worth of chickens from Louis Mc Reynolds and $6 from M. C. Knode, for which he was sentenced to two years, appealed to the supreme court Tuesday. He says the evidence does not support the verdict, and he was the victim of accident and surprise in that the names of state's wit nesses were endorsed on the infor mation juBt before trial. He asks for suspension of sentence while the appeal is pending. Wheeler was the companion of John Weise, when they were arrest ed west of Murray by Sheriff Mrasek and Deputy Emery Doody, Wheeler later getting released on bond and before brought to trial here was ar rested and convicted in Saunders county. Weise was found guilty this term of court here for chicken steal ing. SCHAEFFERS HAVE BOY Mr. and Mrs. James Bulin were notified this week that they are the grandparents of an eight-pound boy, which was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schaeffer Monday noon, No vember 20 at Des Moines, Iowa. This makes the second child in the Schaeffer family. RETURNS FROM THE WEST Miss Loretta Noble, who has been spending the summer and fall at Cheyenne, Wyoming, with relatives, has returned home to this city to be with her father, Evan Noble and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R Noble. THANKSGIVING DINNER A turkey dinner with all the trim mings will be served family style at the Murray Christian church. Also bazaar. Adults 5Qc. Children 25c. Delicacy of Frosted Foods a Revelation All the Natural Fresh Flavor Re tained by Freezing Process Demonstration Saturday Judging from comments heard among those who have tried the new Dawn Fresh Frosted Foods now be ing offered in Plattsmouth, they pro vide all the natural flavor and gar den freshness available in mid-season. In fact it is claimed the quick-freezing process employed adds zestNto their taste. Frosted foods are taking the coun try by storm, having been in demand throughout the east and on the west coast for more than a year and now are being introduced to the middle west. or some time the Journal has been carrying advertising of these new products that bring all the vari ety of summertime fruits and vege tables to winter-time menus as well as sea foods, meats and Doultrv of selected quality, which are increased in tenderness through the "breaking down" process that accompanies the quick freeze. Several weeks ago the Black and White Grocery installed equipment for the handling of the Dawn Fresh frosted food line a refrigerated case with constantly maintained tempera tures of 10 to 12 degrees below zero. In this case are carried all the Dawn Fresh products, which are delivered twice weekly from a special refriger ated truck of equally low tempera ture. While the public has been rather slow to try the new products, those who have done so are loud in praise of frosted foods. Demonstration Saturday The local store is advertising a special demonstration for Saturday of this week, when details of the process and samples of the product will be exhibited from early in the forenoon until late at night. A few years ago, people would have scoffed at the idea of roasting ears, or strawberries or other fresh fruits and vegetables, but today the freezing process has been perfected to a point where not only commer cial use is made of it, but in many towns equipment has been installed that enables farmers to do their butchering in mid-summer and pack! the meat in freezer compartments J where it is maintained as fresh and satisfying as when cut. Game shot1 in season is also preserved the same way and not infrequently do hunt ers place their pheasants and ducks in these locker compartments to en joy them weeks afterward. Plattsmouth Keeds a Frant Many towns smaller than ours support plants of this type, with a hundred or more locker compartments that are rented by the year and in which are stored all sorts of fresh foods after they have gone through the "quick freeze" process so necessary to retain their natural flavor and freshness. There has been talk of such a plant here, and per haps as more and more people be come familiar with the frosted food process, this community will Join the growing list of those that main tain refrigerating plants. In the meantime, frosted foods are being made available over the coun ters of grocery stores throughout the country. Foods taken from these freezer units are frozen solid having been kept that way from the time they were first "quick frozen at tempera tures far below zero. All who are interested are Invited to attend the demonstration Saturday as advertised by the local store hand ling the "Dawn Fresh" line. MILDRED HALL OPERATED ON Miss Mildred Hall, co-partner in the Style Shop, Is in the Methodist hospital recuperating from an oper ation which she underwent for sinus She was taken to the hospital yester day and at the present time her con dition remains "good." At Carr's Bakery, Luncheonette & Delicatessen you will find roast pork beef, Virginia baked ham, cold meats cheeses, olives, pickles, salads, milk Casco butter, cream, etc. LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA From Tuesday's Daily Mrs. Eugene Socfccr and little daughter, who have been here for an extended visit with her parents, County Assessor and Mrs. W. H. Puis, departed this morning for their home at Los Angeles. Sunday Mrs. Sochor was honor guest at a family party at the .Puis home where in addition to the im mediate family, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hild and Mrs. Bessie Bourne were guests. Congressman Heinke Names Local Youths William E. Evers. Principal to West Point John Livingston Alter nate to Annapolis. Congressman George H. Heinke has made the announcement of his ap pointments to the United States ser vice schools for the first district and which honors two Plattsmouth young men. For the post of cadet at the West Point Military academy the congress man has selected William Earl Evers, son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Evers of this city, as the principal, with George Hugh Sawyer of Pawnee City as the first alternate, Jack Ray mond Wilson, Lincoln, second alter nate. Mr. Evers is a sophomore at the University of Nebraska and the op portunity to enter the great officers training school of the United States army is the realization of a long cherished ambition of this fine young man. Even in his high school days, he was a very enthusiastic student of the army and was the high rank ing marksman at the C. M. T. C. at Fort Crook two years ago. He is a member of the Pershing Rifles at the university. His scholastic ranking is high and in his selection the con gressman has picked a fine student. To the naval academy at Annapolis Congressman Heinke has named Thomas Phillip Quinn, of Lincoln as the principal and as the third alternate, John Benton Livingston, of this city, son of Mrs. Lillian Liv ingston, and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John B. Livingston, members of pioneer families and Mr. and Mrs. John Bajeck. Mr. Livingston was a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school in the class of 1939 and is now a freshman at the University of Nebraska, where he has been one of the outstanding tudents. The residents of the city certainly feel very appreciative of the recog nition by our congressman of the two local boys. . GLEN PRESNELL TO SPEAK Plans and arrangements are now well under way to honor the 19 3 S Plattsmouth high school football squad. The boys and their coach, Bion Hoffman will be special guests at a banquet tendered them on Tues day evening, November 28. The place of the banquet has not as yet been determined. As announced previously the Junior Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the banquet in their behalf. Lumir Gerner, Plattsmouth high school instructor, is serving as chair man of the event. The organization has secured Glen Presnell, of the University of Ne braska, Lincoln, as the chief speaker of the evening. Major "Biff" Jones and Harold Browne are unable to attend. Mr. Presnell will also be here with a movie and the local football fans will be able to see one of the leading games that the Corn- huskers have played. NOVEL OF CORN Prom Monday's Daily Herman Meisinger, manager of the elevator at Mynard, was in the city today and had with him an ear of corn, a yellow ear of the Iowa wealth hybrid, seed of which was sold by Mr.. Meisinger to Joe Pipal, of west of Mynard. The ear of corn has in the midst of the yellow kernels a group of red kernels that forma an almost perfect outline of the map of Nebraska. Woman's Club to Celebrate Its 50 Anniversary Plans to Have Event Recognized in Formal Program Together with Junior Club. Prom Tuesday' Dally The Woman's club met last eve ning at the home of Mrs. A. B. Keller. Associate hostesses were Mrs. Wil liam Heinrich, Mrs. R. C. Jahrig and Fern Jahrig. Devotionals were given by Mrs. William Heinrich. She chose as her theme "Gratitude and Thanksgiving ft!r God's Gifts." The salute to the flag was given. Mrs. John Woest was the program leader for the evening and she intro duced Claude Brommage of Miller and Paine of Lincoln, and his assist ant, La Verne Pfiefer. Mr. Brommage spoke briefiy on the subject of "In terior Decorating and Color Schemes in the Home." The ladies had the pleasure of seeing colored movies made by Mr. Brommage on his recent trip to England and Scotland. The colorings of the flowers and blue spruce of England and the heather of Scotland were especially lovely. Mrs. Frank Mullen, president, pre sided over the business meeting. The local Woman's club together with the Junior Woman's club will celebrate the Golden Jubilee of the General Federation on February 26th, 1940. This celebration will honor the pioneer club members or their relatives and plans are well un der way to make this a grand event and one to be long remembered by all club members and friends who mar be- interested In the work of this organization. Mrs. C. R. Caley of Springfield, Nebraska, state president of Wom an's clubs has accepted the invi tation to be present at the Golden Jubilee celebration in Plattsmouth and the local ladies indeed feel es pecially fortunate in having the president as their guest. This will be one of a chain of celebrations extending from the At lantic to the Pacific, from north to south, with every club in every town in the United States honoring the 50th birthday of the mother organ ization. Every woman in both clubs in Plattsmouth is backing this cele bration 100 per cent. Mrs. R. U. Shellenbarger has been appointed chairman of the Golden Jubilee birth day in Plattsmouth and she is to appoint her committees. The club had as guests two high school girls. Misses Verona Toman and Betty Jo Libershal. Miss Claudeen Keller was heard In a lovely piano selection "Blue Butterflies." Delicious refreshments were served. NOLTLNG REUNION Mrs. F. W. Noltlng was hostess to members of the Nolting family at a reunion held at her beautiful home in the north part of the city. A large turkey was the main feature of the dinner. The afternoon was spent in visiting and enjoying mov ing pictures of the San Francisco fair and Boulder Dam which were shown by Everett Spangler. Those present were Mr. and Mrg. Everett Spangler and children, Charles and Charlene, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Noltlng, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Nolting and son, Gene, Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Meisinger and sons, Robert, Wayne and Leland, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Born and son, George, Mrs. Katherine Nolting and daughter, Marie, Richard Tritsch and the hos tess. Mrs. F. W. Nolting. CARD OF THANKS I wish to express my sincere ap preciation to my many kind friends and relatives who had a part in making up the wonder box so loving ly started and presented to me last week by Mr. and Mrs. McFetrldge. Surely you must know -what goes on In my heart as each day I open an other beautiful package with a dainty gift and card bearing love and good wishes and revealing the giver's name They have certainly made the going easier for me, so again X say thank you one and all and may God bless you. Mrs. Waller.