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TTME IPLAl(0)UTrH:(n)a)SR!AL; Ten Pages Two Sections VOLUME 62 PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA THURSDAY, MAY 15, 1947 No. 47 w MOTHERS HONORED BY SCOUTS; YOUTH RAISED TO EAGLE Springfield And Millard Lead D-S-C League By Harry Bothmor Secretary D-S-C Baseball League Millard and Springfield pulled out in front of the dest of the field In the D-S-C Easeball League Sun day to lead with 2 games won and none lost. Fred Luenberg's Millard boys took Louisville into camp by a score of 10-2 while Springfield blanked Gretna 4-0. Vierregger, chucking for Springfield allowed but one hit and clinched his own game by hammering out a homer with two men on in the sixth. League Standing W L POT Millard 2 0 1000 Springfield 2 0 1000 Ralston l l 1000 Plattsmouth 1 1 500 Papillion 1 1 500 Louisville 1 1 500 Gretna 0 2 000 Eellevue 0 2 000 Springfield nicked Scheef, Gretna hurler for 8 safeties. Plattsmouth evened up their ! opening day defeat by manhand ling Ralston 10-4. Costly errors in the third and trouble with control in the fifth, plus seven hits put Ralston in a hole that proved too deep. "Louisiana" Cockerham, Ralston relief pitcher blanked Ernie Schubeck's sluggers in the four final innings with his "smoker" fast ball. Four errors and too much Gene Ferryman left Eellevue on the short end of a 7-3 score between PpiHion and BrilcYuei '" left hander Tiller of Eellevue had the rough break of getting 5 runs behind in the first three innings. Officials and managers of the League were again encouraged by the attendance at the four games. The game at Ralston (Continued on Page Two) Court House, County Judge Paul Fauquet performed a wedding ceremony in his office Saturday, May 10, when Conely Earnes "and Miss Lelia Williams, both of Omaha, were married. A license to wed was issued by Judge Fauquet Wednesday to Kenneth Trively and Margaret Young, both of Plattsmouth. A divorce petition was filed in the office of Clerk of the Dis trict Court Clarence Ledgway May 12. Mildred vs. Fritz W. Fischer, grounds, extreme cruel ty. John Robedoux, 2G24 Davenport St.. Omaha, given traffic viola tion ticket on May 10, 1947. for having no driver's license. Plead guilty in county court on May 14. 1947. Fined $5 and costs. . Harlon E. Troup, 302 N. 15th, Plattsmouth. given traffic viola tion ticket on Mav 10. 1947. for having no tail light. Plead guilty in county court on May 14, 1947, Fined $5 and costs. William Chase Baker,' 613 Gold St Plattsmouth, eiven traffic vio lation ticket on May 10. 1947, for having no tail light and nn regis tration certificate. Plead guilty in countv court on May 14, 1947, Fined $10 and costs. John W. Kroese, Firth. Nebras ka, riven traffic violation ticket on Mav 10. 1947. for speeding in te citv limits of Plattsmouth. Plead ruiltv. in county court on Mav 14. 1947. Fined $10 and costs. Kenneth E. Kreider. 1614 Bur dette St.. Omaha, given traffic violation ticket on May 13th, 1947 for running two citv stop signs and having no drivers license. Plead guiltv In county court on Mav 14, 1947. Fined $10. and costs. Clarence Hush. Auburn. Ne braska, given traffic violation ticket No. 13 on the 13th of Mav. 1947. for exceeding the state speed limit by driving eiehtv miles an hour south of Platts mouth. riead ruiltv in countv court on the 13th of May. J947. Fined $15 and costs. (Continued on Page Two) Over seventy scouts and as many guests were present Sunday evening in the auditorium of the Methodist church where the moth ers of scouts were guests at their anual Court of Honor. Scouts and Cubs making formal entrance marked the opening of the program with Eagle Scout Bill Edwards leading in the pledge fo allegiance, while Rev. J. W. Taenzler gave the invaeo tion. Lester Thimgan was at the piano while the group sang two stanzas of "America." Scoutmaster Taenzler present ed the awards for advancement in Troop 367. Those advanced to Tenderfoot rank included Dewitt Haley. Arthur Enevoldsen, Ronnie Schneider, Donald Beins and Jer ry Wood. Second clas awards were given Richard Coffelt. Those raised to first class scouts were Ivan Meyers, Richard Gapen and Billy While. Merit badges, won by scouts as a part of their work in securing advancement were presented to David Friest, Lovay Rozell. La verne Haley. Lyle Reed. Irvan Meyers, Eill Bauingart and R. E. Taenzler. Lovay Rozell and R. E. Taenzler were given Star Scout pins, having completed the re quired studies. David Fiiest. in the hospital with a broken arm. was awarded the Life Scout badge in absentia. Presentation of Cub Packs and their leaders was made bv Geo. Ebersole. acting for Cubmaster Orville Nielsen, who was out of the city. An outstanding feature of the rrcgram was the presentation of Explorer Troop No. 366. the sec ond organized in the Cornhusker Council of Nebraska. Ordell Hen i,in. post advisor. Dick Novak. Assistant jvost advisor, and Tom SoTomon, chairman of the com mitter, sponsored bv the Amn can Leeion. presented the group. A eomvte storv on this new ptomt) will be carried in Monday's edition. Trophies earned at the recent Merit Badre exhibition at Nebras ka Citv were resented to Troops 366 .and 367 bv Wavne Nelson, field executive from the office of the Cornhusker Council at Lin coln. Following the presentation of awards the scene was shifted to the candle lighted eeremonv for nresentine the Eagle badee to Scout Cyril Kacian, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. Kocian. Those assist ing in the investiture were Rev. J. W. Taenzler, Ea?le Scout's Rill Edwards. Robert Gaines and Jim Doodv, Scouter Lester Thimgan and Sunt. T. I. Friest. In thai ceremor.v E. H. Wes tot. chairman of the Honor court presented the badge to District Chairman C. J. Schneider, who in turn passed it to the mother of the candidate. She tinned it urton her son and he in turn. pinned a miniature badee on his mother. The Rev. Taenzler delivered the challenge to the new Scouts. Present were six Life scouts who will be candidates for the Eaele award at a future Court of Honor, all now members of the newly formed Explorer eroup. Special tribute was paid Rev. J. W. Taer.zler who has been active in Scouting for the past eight years and is now moving to Paw nee City. SMAU. FIPR SUNDAY IN HOTF.L POOLROOM A small fire in the hotel pool room Sunday night was auicklv extinguished by the fire depart in ont. The fire was discovered at about 11:00 p. m. after the pro prietor. W. C. Poe. had closed shop for the night. Little damage was reported beyond a burned snot in the floor, according to Herv Donat. fire chief. It w h1ievd that a live c? wet had been thrown into a rub b?h b"x. cansin0' -the fire to break out after Poe had left the pool- ERROR IN GAMBLE'S MONDAY JOURNAL AD Due to an oversight in the composing room of the Journal Monday, prices quoted on twin trumiet horns for motor cars was incorrectly stated. The corrected sdveitisernent reappears in to day's issue. Readers are urged to turn to this advertisement and see the excellent values offered in auto accessories. Use Journal Want Ads WAA Asks Bids On Rifle Range Of 800 Acres Orri ha A camp site nestled in wooded liill3 just outside the city of Plattsmouth. Nebraska, comprising twenty buildings, is being offered on bids by the War Assets Adminsitration, subject to four priorities. Built to accomodate about 200 personnel stationed during the war at the Plattsmouth rifle range, the site is furnished with water and electricity bv Platts- i mouth. The site is suggested as ideal for a summer camp for j health, educational or recreation ; al groups. Installed fixtures, such j as furnaces, lighting equipment ! and plumbing, go with the build ; ings A bid from either a federal business, a state or local govern ! ment. or a non-profit institution would get preference in that order I up to May 26. Non-priority bids may be filled by anyone up to j June 16. All bids are to be filed j with the WAA zone real property office, Troost and Bannister Roads, Kansas City, Missouri. ! The actual rifle range, com- j prising mor e than 800 acres at , : the junction of the Missouri and j I Platte rivers, was sold by the j j Federal Farm Mortgage Corpora- ' tion to the State of Nebr aska ; Game. Forcstation and Parks Commission as a combination i puoiic snooxing grounus ana arat gui . the ,,.cent fire at the Vern Har- refuge. The sale was completed j It v-as announced at the meet- j ter home The firemen 14 in num May 6 for $22,000. Farm Mortgage in? bv club president John Frady ber were called out aJ 7:00 a. m. Corporation acted as disposal that tne of directors of the ! on a Sundav and upon their re- agency for the War Assets Ad- , locnl Roar. had contributed a ! turn t0 the fire station they found ministraUon. j substantial amount to the Teen- a wmmitee from the Sunnvside Mothers Honored In Program at Christian Church It was necessary to use the overflow room to accomodate the large congregation at the com munion and worship service on Mother's day at the First Chris tian tiitn-eh: - The entire service was carried out by the women of the church. Mrs. Phillip Rihn. cradle roll superintendent and Mrs. Ward Schade. teacher in the junior department, acted as elders for the day. Mrs. Doris Meyers. Mrs. Eugene Bushnell. Mrs. Les ter Thimgan, Mrs. Paul Keil. Mrs. J. H. Graves and Mrs. Frank Topliff served as deacons. Mrs. Martha Thimgan was beard in the morning prayer. Mrs. Paul Keil and Mrs. C. J. White gave a beautiful duet, "Spirit Divine." They were ac companied by Mrs. Jess Hodge. The pulpit was filled bv Mrs. .Tprs Hodsre who broueht a most ! inspired mesage to the older mothers and also presented a challenge to the younger mothers. Ushers for the day were Donna Rhoden. Audrey Dow, Bonnie Myers and Eonnie Topliff. Mrs. George Winscot, Sr., was recognized as the oldest mother present. Mrs. Paul Keil received the honor for the youngest mother there. At the Sunday school hour each moiLer' present received a small corsage of colored sweetpeas. There were 28 corsages given. Patronize the merchants of Platssmouth for better bargains every doy. Sftaccatauerate Service Sunday, May 18, 1947 ORDER OF SERVICE ORGANIST Mrs. Verna Goos CHOIR Composed of H. S. Mixed Chorus Under the Direction of Mr. David Fowler, Jr. ORGAN PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL DOXOLOGY Con ere gation Please Stand and remain standing for Invocation and Hymn INVOCATION ..Rev. E. C. Williams HYMN, "Jesus Christ the Lord" Page 192 First tune 1st, 3rd and 4th stanzas SCRIPTURE READING Dr. H. G. McClusky PRAYER Rev. E. J. Moritz ANTHEM High School Chorus SERMON Canon Geo. St. G. Tyner HYMN. "Fairest Lord Jesus" Page 194 Conereeation please stand and remain standing for the benediction and recessional BENEDICTION Canon Geo. St. G. Tvner RECESSIONAL POSTLUDE :: rv it i& ; -if JS?--5?'- f In) ji i i tJ, J'X tr i r - i Miguel Aleman, Jr., left, son of the Mexican president, enjoyed a celebrity's thrill during his Washington visit when local youngsters pestered him for autographs. Here he is signing a baseball glove for Louis Cornelius. Rotary Club Dinner Meet Here Tuesday Plattsmouth Rotary club held their weekly dinner meeting at the Plattsmouth hotel Tuesday noon with over fifty members and age summer recreation program now under the process oi orgam- zalion. Three new members of the j club, Howard Herz. Carl Chris- ! wisscr and Ordell HennLngs were given the Rotary charge by Fred Rae, who dwelt at length on what can be expected of a Rotarian and his duties in promoting the welfare of the community and his resistance to all other civic organizations. An interesting high-light of the meeting was a description of a maior abdominal operation per formed at an Omaha hospital j and televised tcua group of over 200 doctors and nurses. Dr. Puc ilek. who gave a resume of the ; operation and was one of the doc- j tors in attendance, reported this j the first time television was ever j usod in this area for the purpose of instruction. He was amazed at the clearness of the pictures that rllowed all to witness the scene to the most minute detail. Dr. Pucilek stated, "The possibilities of television in education fields is unlimited . . . it's use in the years to come win oe a major step m the advancement of professional f.. pouoatron in our schools ana coi- leevs. I ve lived tmrty years too toon. Pfll TO PATIFNT HAS OPERATION IN OMAHA Mrs. Helen Cook of Elmwood, Cass' County's polio victim who has been confined in an iron lung at County Hospital, Omaha, since last October, is still in crt-i ical condition following an emer gency operation for a kidney ail ment early this week, according to hospital reports today, al though they sal "she is holding her own." Use Journal Want Ads VOLUNTEER FIREMEN GET RECOGNITION Fire Chief Henry Donat reports recent contributions to the Vol uute?r Fireman's fund. The Sun- i nysi-ie Farm Bureau unit gave $25 i "td Vomer Hild and Jim Rishel each cave ten dollars. Cn-.et Donat also hichly com- j mt..rds the gunvside unit for the way the members came across with sandwiches and coffee after . unL- waitin? for them with eats j from tne sandwich stand at their hnpfi' rianre in Kae-le's hall. o Legion Auxiliary Honors Gold Star Members Thurs. The American Legion Auxiliary mvJ&bers honored their Gold Star members Thursday evening in a ?necial ceremony held at eight o'clock in the Legion club rooms. There were 30 people present. Mrs. E. H. Wescott led the group in sineing and gave a vo cal solo. "Absent." she was ac companied by Mr. Wescott at the piano. Each Gold Star member was presented with a Gold Star pin. The honored mothers were Mrs. James Mauzy. Mrs. Earl Les lev. Mrs. Earl Redd. Mrs. Mar sraret Rusk. Mrs. LeRov Covert. Wolever. Mrs. Joe j McCarthy. Mrs. Hugh Kernes. ! Afra Tallin Lenert aid a Sliest. Wfti.w. of Fredonia. Kansas. Gold Star wives were Lewis and Mrg Helen Trotter. TTsinr the Legion colors of blue md vellow the tables were deco rated with yellow tulips and yel lv rF.nriles. Refreshments were individual souares of ice cream with fold stars and edged with vhinped cream, wafers, coffee and tea and mints. The committee in charge in cluded Mrs. Glenn McClure, chairman, assisted bv Mrs. Leon ard Brothers. Mrs. Cleo Canner. Mrs. DeForest Perrv. Mrs. Fred Feldhousen. Mrs. Erwin Kneer and Mrs. C. M. Davenport. POPPY DAY HERF. WAS BIG SUCCESS Proceeds from the Poppy Day sales last Saturday totaled $242.30 Mrs. Reed Wolever, president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit, announced today. This is tre largest amount ever collected here on the annual Poppy Day. The generous contributions were largely due to the splendid cooperation of the solicitors on the street, all volunteers. Eisrht women, a boy and a pirl, sold the poppies. Dwight Edwards, nana per of the Gas Companv, al so cooperated with the unit by lending the use of his offices for thrt Poppv Dav headauarters. The proceeds go to cover the cost of the poppies which were bought from the Veterans who mfde thorn. One half of the bal jce wiM be sent to Denartment hea-nifrte" for the i'ee of the vftpr?ns themselves. The other Viestf vampinc! Ji(i-( frr local chi'd w1ffire ad rehabilitation work. Vpv Trfwis ws general chair man of Poopy Day. BUSINESS HOUSES CLOSE ON MEMORIAL DAY Platsmouth business places win remain closed throughout the day Memorial Dav, Friday, May 30. according to regular custom. Per sons are urged to adjust their shopping in Plattsmouth to con form with the above plans. HE mum VU u U MEW St, Luke's Church 80th Anniversary Observed Sunday In a church decked with flow ers, some of which were present ed in memory of past rectors and members of the parish, a very beautiful and impressive service was held Sunday, May 11. j 1947, marking the 80th anniver sary of the founding of St. Luke's ! chur ch in Plattsmouth. ! Services were conducted by Rev. Geo. St. Geo. Tyner, who presented a confirmation class of j nine members to the Rt. Rev. Howard R. Erinker, D. D., Eish ! op of Nebraska. ! Also present and taking part in j the service from Omaha were the , Rev. Chas. Johnson of All Saints, j Rev. William P. Reed of St. Mark's: St. John's church and J chaplain of Brawnell Hall: the ! Rev. Chilton Powell, Dean of j Trinity Cathedral and Lloyd j Methany, Bishop chaplain from St. Martin's. The sermon was de livered by Bishop Brinker. Immediately following the ser vice, a social gathering was held in the undercroft of the church. A brief historical outline of St. Luke's was given bv the Junior Warden, Edward M. Egenberg er. Many guests were present from Omaha and Nebr. City. Among those present from" the citv was Oliver C. Dovey who lhad attended the first service held in St. Luke's church SO years aero. Mr. Dovey at that (Continued on Paere Two) High School Will Finish Work With Full Program The dates are all marked off on the calendar at the high school. Senior "sneak dav" was written in after the seniors failed to, nnnear on Tuesdav. The jun ior class held their picnic that day too. , The Student Senate Picnic wa Wednesdav and the freshmen took the dav off todav. Todav was also resristeration day for next year's Fridav and Saturdav are check ed off as the State Track meet in Lincoln. Coach Stewart is takine his track team Friday to the meet. Sunday. Mav IS. the baccp laur eate services will be in the Pres bvterian church. berinninr t R:00 p. m. Canon Tvner of the St. Luke's Episconal church will de-liv- tho pprmon. The Honors Convocation will be at 2:30 p. m. Mmay. This will ha "n to the P"h!i. Final tests will be given on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Wed nesday night at eifht the eighth crade promotion exercises win be held in the high school audi torium. The sophomores will take Thursday, May 22, for their pic ric. Fridav. Mav 23. two programs are scheduled for the students and the peroral tmiW. The senior invocation at lOftO a. m. and t-o romme""erpnt prrwram R:on n. m. will wind un vpar' ortj,.ities. TV. F-ank F Snwnn of . University of VebrocVa will be the commencement speak er. ri fa k.i to rMOAiQN TO eTAPT MAV on f the T.er-!-. yvipet'""' of the Dloten-ri'th fitv Council Jfntifinv riiwht. rnemhers se Mv 90. 1. iH ?! as "feqi Ur Ppr" for he citv! On these dates citv em lMovees will pick up from homes all ruhbish. tin cans, and other miscellar.eous items. excluding ashes. Complete details will be announced in the next issue of the Journal. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mayfield, former publishers of the Louis ville Courier, now retired, were in Plattsmouth Wednesday. N6 WAY OOTiA HISTORICAL SOCIETY WILL MEET MAY 21st The Cass County Historical soci : et' will meet in Weeping Water a luncheon meeting in the social at noon Wednesday, May 21. for : pari or ostfeohteMhSHRDLSH parlors of the Methodist church. i Important historical facts con cerning the early history of the former Weeping Water academy will be given by faculty members, students and graduates. A large : attendance is expected at this : meeting. The society is a worthy one and should have the enthusiastic: support of as many people as pos sible among the early settlers and those interested in the preserva tion e;f the annals of the countv. Cass Motors Search for Oldest Truck Owners of early-model Chevro let trucks in Cass and Sarpv coun ties were invited today by the Cass County Motor Co., to par ticipate in a nationwide search by the Chevrolet Motor Division to locafe the oldest Chevrolet tnirk still in active service in the United States. "The owner of the oldest trtn-V wiM hp r.rpspnte'l with hrstd. TeM' V-flfp.fec!rTi p.t1 t?-iri; jri T"av rhoose ftiv stand ard T-iel the rurre'it linB o th f"h.ei-rnlef ("ommo'oiil ears and trucks." fr. R. F. Iverson sqid. Tn arM'tinn. the yrtnf rrirnTrtv Tt"Vl rVi J-e of te T-o-tnera. W'l nnr !tO ocrj fr tVie rvn-ner of the ripest truck entered in their dealership. Trucks entered 5" th" spqrrh rrni't be driven to the Chevrolet rlenlershin. where official entr' blanks are available. The search pns June 15. 1947. and the winner will be notified on or before June 20. "We hae a liro-e number of old Chevrolet trucks still in everv dav service in the Cass-Sarpv area." Mr. Iverson said, "and the winnine vehicle may be on a farm or eneaged in some other hauling work right in our own community." The winning truck, Mr. Iverson said, must carry 1947 license plates. The oldest Chevrolet truck will be determined by the earliest serial numbers. In cases where the serial number is lost or il legible, the number mav be estab lished by an or iginal bill of sale or other legal documents showing the original serial number. Entries must be filed with a Chevrolet dealer by midnight June 15, Mr. Iverson emphasized. "Only vehicles manufactured as Chevrolet trucks are eligible, and the search is open to all truck owners with the exception of em ployees of the Chevrolet Motor Division, dealers in cars and trucks and their employees. SUNNYSIDE UNIT MAKES CONTRIBUTIONS At a specially called meeting of the Sunnyside Farm Bureau unit at the home of the president, C. P. Applegate, the members voted to budget the proceeds I from their recent benefit dance at I E.ie'e's hall. The unit members destributed their' funds as follows: Red Cross, $10 ; Cancer Drive "fund, $20: Plattsmouth Volunteer Firemen. $25, Athletic Field fund, S10, and the Omaha Children's hospital, $10. A spokesman for the Sunnyside unit said that several people made contributions to their bene- fit fund bv buying tickets to the dance without attending the dance.' r.poRr.r. conis wux HAVEFVF CHECK-UP at the Shoe and Hat Cleaners, will leave Sunday for Marshall town. Iowa, for a check-up at the 'rospital there where he recently underwent operations for cata racts on both eyes. Mrs. Conis will accompany him. fwmm Y Ml Near one hundred persons were present at a meeting in the court house Tuesday evening where plans for extensive construction ol rental housing in Plattsmouth were presented by H. P. Holm. Saie director and George Kern Staff Appraiser, of the Federal Housing Authority of Nebraska. Mr. Holm dwelt at length on the many details connected with a building program of the magnitude contemplated by a group of business men here, and outlined a proceedure to be fol lowed in order that the project ran get underway at the earliest possible date. Under plans of the local group cf fifty-one men. who have sub scribed a total of $5,100 as op erating capital. an extensive home building program will get underway in Plattsmouth. A num ber of these new homes, duplexes, or four-plexes will be constructed for rental purposes, while others will be available for purchase on a near no-profit basis, thereby relieving to some extent the ser ious housing shortage facing the citv of Plattsmouth. Following the discussions at this meeting, a vote of the contribu tors to this tuilding fund, to be formed into a corporation, voted favorably on the program, named Harold Alkire chairman of th group to form committees and complete plans for the construc tion iob. This commtitee is to be in complete authority and will be in charee of all purchases and ex penditures with no strings at-, tar bed. This procram is set up on a no profit basis. Not one man sub scribincr monev to this venture hxr entered with a thoueht of rrofit. Residents of the citv can cooperate bv doin? their rart in surcesting and offering building sies at a fair price. Lots committee are HaroM Al kire. Dw'ht Edwards. Roy Knorr fnd H. C. T'eVotter. Committee on r.ians include James Bee-lev, Al N'erste. Dwieht Talcott, Les ter Dalton and Lvle Grove. Sorne discussion has been car ried on relative to the construc tion of an entirely new subdivision tc the citv. This of course would he carried out only if desireable Hrildin? sites could not be secur ed in the city at fair prices. From the enthusiasm displayed following Tuesday's meeting, cit izens of Platsmouth can expect a wkie ranre buildine program to rpt underway here soon. MIIPRAV PASTOR r.nS TO PlTTSPURr.H MP FT The Rev. Rov P. Morris, pas tor of the United Presbyterian chur"h (t Murray, is in PWs burgh. where he is atteT'din? the annual meeting- of the Board of Directors of the Pittsburgh Xenia Theological seminary. He is the representative of the Synod of ?;ebraska on this board. 1 During the absence of the pas tor his church at Murrav is beimr redecorated. It will be closed Sunday. Mav 18. Those in charge of the work expect to have it completed bv the following Sun dav when the pastor expects to again occupy his pulpit. Negro Singer will Appear in Concert Tuesday, Mav 20 Music lovers in Plattsmouth and the surrounding territory have a treat in store when Miss Wvlma Fletcher will swear in a concert at the Methodist church Tuesday evening. May 20, at 8:00 p. m. Miss Fletcher is a student of the Chicae-o Conservatory of Mus ic. This talented negro sineer has a voice of exceptional oualitv and has been campared to that of Marian Anderson, another great neero singer. The public is invited to hear Miss Fletcher. No admission will be charged but an offering will be taken for her. Read The Journal for all the news of Cass county. IN Oil i r m VI- f-v