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c THE JOURNAL, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA PAGE TWO THURSDAY, AUGUST 14, 1947 Black Hills Are Popular With Summer Travelers Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Heinrich have returned from a ten day va cation trip to the scenic Black Hills of South Dakota. They were properly awnl and inspired by the sights of the popular re sort region and have given an ac count in detail of their visit. , Wnile most people refer to them as hills these "spectacular western Dakota upthrusts are in reality mountains the highest cast of the Rockies in North America. They are blarketed by an evergreen forest that casts over them a dark hue hence the Indians called them "Paha Sapa" or "mountains that are black." Mt. Harney, loftiest of the peaks, soars 7,242 feet up ward and several other "hills" are more than a mile high. Among the places visited were the most scenic road in the Hills, the Needles Highway in the re gion of Custer, a picturesque group of granite spires rising above beautiful Sylvan Lake; Mt. Rushmore. the Shi in? of Democ-' racy. This memorial is 22 miles southwest of Rapid City. North into the IlHls at the Hcmestake Mine at Lead they viewed the workings of the pro duction of gold. This mine super structure covers an entire hillside and the roar cf its machinery can be heard for some distance. They also toured the Spcarfish. Ice Box and Piedmont canyon drives to view the towering, pine clad walls bordering the route be tween Spcarfish and Lead. Another interesting drive was, thru the Bad Lands, GO miles cast cf Rapid City. The Heinrichs and Snclls were quests of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Strickland at Deadwood. Mrs. m Cray S. 4 v tt'"" I larR. . CTmS wlh DDI -W5 KC Pratt's . . a ,i ii ,Vc Can SPP aUndMt Other W Serum and V'malVaCCineS. A. Totti" - (7iiR51SU(nift0 (100(2 Strickland was Mrs. Hcinrich's attendant at her wedding. At Deadwood they visited the fa mous gravesites of Wild Bill' Hic kck. Calamity Jane and other historic characters who are buried atop Mt. Moriah over looking the city. The South Dakota wheat crop was being harvested and prom ises a fine yield. -A familiar sight was rows of combines aiong the read bearing license plates from Oklahoma, Kansas and Saskatch ewan. The Heinrichs were guests of their niece, Mrs. L. J. Sncll and Mr. Snell at Rapid City, from where they travelled by car to the places of interest, over 800 miles in all. Mr. and Mrs. Heinrich consider a trip to the Black Hills a must cr everyone's vacation list. Other places of interest in their schedule included the famous Stratosphere bowl in Harney Na tional Forest, the 'State Game Lodge in Custer Park, where Calvin Coolidge had his summer White House during his term of office, the State Trout fisheries, and several of the caves rich in frssil and mineral deposits. On the skyline drive 4,000 feet above Rapid City and overlooking the city is the Dinosaur park which was also a center of interest to the visitors. Solve your finar:ial problems at Mutual Loan and Finance Co. The common octopus will de vour its own arms in captivity even if it amply supplied with its normal food. Ladir.e clover is a giant form i of common white clover which is showing promise as a corn-belt pasture crop. At the peak of timber cutting in Wisconsin some 8.000,000,000 i feet were cut annually. i 7T Kurt C MaK Color " c. . t- Ft. .An . Mineral .Heavy " .89c A.a Gar - . rms, Lg . - 249 D,ettm Rea - 500 Veast J vUatnlns Zc Covi l" paste - " .49c 30c 5c ut crratf More rmT 33C-C CiS Fl Spray- 1.50 --,r and 150 Aft". . -,v Dip " -I-3 . .4.25 r0 coont btty ... )els ;-"pptrRrs. -rsorb f Rcl ..... (Bsund Mrs. Glen Kuhn Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McFar land were Sundaj' dinner guests at the Tyler Munn home. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carnicle of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Frahm and Gary of Ashland were Sunday dinner guests at the J. L. Carnicle home. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Carnicle of Lincoln were Sunday after noon callers at the J. D. Fidler home. Nancy Olsen of Ashland is spending this week with Elinor and Elaine Fidler. Diana Bushnell returned home Friday from Bryan Memorial hospital. She is convalescing at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Otto Olsen of Ashland. Mrs. Glen Kuhn, Robbie and Sally were Lincoln shoppers Tuesday. Sunday dinner guests at the Orville Cordes home were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cordes and John nie, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ramge and daughter from Platts mouth. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmic Fidler and Marylin called Saturday eve ning at the Bernard Dill home. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Dill and Vernon returned home Tuesday from a weeks vacation at Alex andria, Minn. The Pinochle club met Wed nesday afternoon with Mrs. Stel la Fosbcrg. Prizes were won by Mrs. Glen Kuhn. high; Mrs. Geo. Vogel, second; Mrs. Glen Thies scn low; Mrs. Vogel won travel ing. A lovely lunch was served by Mrs. Fosbcrg. Phone Mutual Loan & Finance Co. for LOANS or INS L it ANCE. It's plain to see that yoti get more for your money mere fun and more value when you shop here for your mid - summer needs. So come in today forj health . and beauty aidsl and playtime accessories and pet a close-up of cur close-out prices on a variety of summer goods sub stantial reductions on things! you'll enjoy having and us ing for the rest of the sea son. Large Joy Balls.98c Coca-Cola, 6 bets. 25c 24 Safe-T-Cones..25c Cigarettes ,ASc 620 Target Kodak 5.18 ft: Snow-Capped COOLNESS COME TO SCIIRKINER S Fountain cfr SL'N-dae Refreshments Smith-Corona Silent Typewriter 84.50 Ink-O-Graph Pens 2.00 $15.00 CA Eversharp Ball Pen 7.95 40x40 Movie Screen 18.50 'a.; f-PV sf5, ' " A I i I Gtn. Francisco Caballero Al- I and federal forces. The rebels re varez. left, commander of Para- j portedly burst into the center of guay's government trc1r,ps, is ; Asuncion and captured the home shown with aides at a headquar- . , ters on the front where fighting i of President Higmo Mongno. is raging between rebel troops i NEA Telephoto Porter Family Reunion Held Here Sunday About 60 relatives attended the John Porter reunion when the family gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Porter on South Tenth street Sunday, August 10. The occasion also marked the celebration of Mr. Porter's 79th birthday. A real pioneer. Mr. Porter came to Nebraska at an early age from western Virginia. Last spring he observed the 60th anni versary of his coming to Cass county. Of their 22 grandchildren 1!) were present as well as four great grandchildren to honor the grandparents. Coming from a distance fcr the occasion were a son , Floyd, and his family who live at Sutherlin, Oregon. This is Floyd's first visit home in 13 years. The honoree was remembered with many gifts. A large birth day cake was cut for the visitors at the dinner and supp r. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Will Porter, Union; Fran Sutton and family. Omaha: Orval Rcyer and family, Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. Wade Porter. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rcyer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kahm. Omaha: the Tom Young family. Harry Porter. Mr. and Mrs. How ard Porter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Forest Porter and .family. Mr. and Mrs. Art Samson and family, Mr. and Mrs Roy Grauf, all of Plattsmcuth. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Porter and family, Suther lin, Oregon, and the honoree?. Mr and Mrs. John T. Porter. Public Library July Report The report of the Plattsmoutn Public Library, submitted by th.' librarian at the regular mcetine of the board of directors show there were 2,499 books circulated during the month of July, a very good showing considering the ex treme hot weather, when even the effort of going to the library wa? too much. The summer reading club for grade students has now closed its membership, there being 8' who joined and '17 to this date having finished the required read ing, "Black Beauty" is the pic ture selected for the treat at the opening of the schools. This splen did picture has been secured by Mr. Griffin as a very "special' this year. The library is indebted to Mrs Fred Howland for a large num ber of books, from the library of "Grandpa" Howland. that will make excellent replaces on the shelve." New books received are "Prince of Foxes" by Samuel Shellenbar gcr; "Other Room" by Worth 7 Heddcn: "Gentleman's Agree ment" by Laura J. Hobson. These books are now on the rental shelf.' In the children's department, two new books of special merit have been purchased. The year's Newbcry arV Caldccott child renY citations go to favorite children's authors and their brilliant books. Carolyri S. Bailey awarded New bcry medal for her book, "Miss Hickory." Caldccott award goes to Leonard Weisgard for his splendid illustrated book, "This Little Island." These books arc now on the children's shelves, ready for circulation. CASH available at & Finance Co. Mutual Loan The first ship built in America was the Virginia, a "pretty pyn nacc of about some thirty tonne," constructed at Popham Beach, Maine, in 1C07. Carrots and other, edible mots were imported into Great Britian Oom Holland and riandsi 1510. ab'jut Mrs. Florence McDonald, Correspondent Mr. and Mrs. William Von Spreckleson were Lincoln shop pers on Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gillispie of North Loup came Friday ' af ternoon to spend the weekend with relatives. Mrs. Leonard Fornoff entered the Bryan Memorial Hospital Friday evening where she will remain for observation. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Johnson and son of Omaha have been spend ing several days with Mrs. John son's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Buck. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Gamlin and family had relatives from Ains worth, Nebraska visit them the latter part of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Noble Buell and family of San Antonio, Texas ar rived Sunday evening to visit relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. William Zable left late Saturday evening for a trip to Texas to visit relatives. i i.ir. ivoDei i w.v is i uuiunjj im store during their absence. ' Mr. Albert Bornemeier was I quite seriously injured Saturday j morning when he got his right foot in the lawn mower, tie is in the Bryan Memorial Hospital, where he will have to remain for a week or so. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Panska re turned h..me Saturday evening from their trip to Colorado. Swimming lessons got under way Monday with fourteen going the first cay. Four more have registered for Tuesday. Martha and Marie Schwoppe have returned from their trip to Colorado. ' Mr. and Mrs. Lacey McDonald were Lincoln shoppers on Mon day afternoon. j Friends Cclher Far From Home If all the Plattsmouth residents visiting at Rapid City, South Da kota Monday night had met to gether their total would have numbered a d07.cn, at the least. As i. was, it was not learned un til later that they were all there at the same time. Mr. and Mrs. Will Ofe, making ! a trip in company with Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Holmes and Brer.da ; Ofe, reported Wednesday that to their astonishment they had met Dr and Mrs. Joe Stibal in Wall, South Dakota, in the far-famed Wall Drug store. ! The Ofes and Holmcses had left early Sunday morning for a short trip to the Black Hills, . ccming back late Tuesday. Going by way of Chadron and Hot : Springs, they reached Rapid City I Monday night. From there they ' went through the Badlands to : Sioux Falls, to Sioux City and then hrmo. ! The Stibals had also left here Sunday morning for Lidgerwood, i North Dakota, via the Black , Hills. Their trip had also taken I them as far as Rapid City by Monday evening. Meeting the Ofes at Wall the next day they were equally surprised to their Plattsmouth friends. In comparing notes it found that the Youngs sec was and Whites, also visiting in South Da kota this week, had been at Ra pid City the same night the two ether groups were there. It is possible that other Platts mouth people were also in Rapid City on Monday, August 11. It so, it would be interesting to know about it. George D. SmTpson of Wash ington, D, C. was granted a pa tent in 1859 for the first electric hotplate. Its heating clement wrs a coil of platinum wire. The blinet spot of the eye, where the optic nerve enters the eyeball, is about one-cightccnth of an inch in diameter. Machines now being built pro duce cnogh popcorn in one day to fill a house. Tas 15 feet long. Livestock Market Top fat steers scored $33.00 Tuesday on the Omaha market to equal the year's high set last January. Steers end heifer year lings hit $32.00, a new peak for the year on mixed yearlings. Fed heifers sold to $28.75, were quo table to above $30.00. Above $27.00, fat cattle were strong to 40 cents higher Monday and Tuesday at Omaha, and others uneven. Cows, sharply . jolted last week, rallied mildly the first two days this week to sell at $10.00-$18.00. Feeder steers, 1075 pound Montanas, Monday set a new all-time top of $25.25, but generally stocker and feeder values tended lower. Porkers were steady to 25 cents or more lower Monday and Tuesday, butcher hogs to $28.00, sows to $24.00. Fat lambs were 50 to 75 cents higher, Western springers to $23.75, native lambs to $23.50. Ewes, steady, sold up to $8.50 and feeder lambs, about steady, to $21.75, quotable to $22.00. Among recent Cass County sales: Foster Bros.. 16 sows, wt. 471, $20.50. Melvin Todd, 44 hogs, wt. 250, $28.25. Glen Todd, 26 steers, wt. 1069, $29.50. Rav Eveland, 15 steers, wt. 1119, $31.50. Wm. H. Bohn, 8 sows, wt 380, $21.50. Tritsch & Meisingcr, 18 steers, wt. 980, $30.00; 2, wt. 875, $27.00. Wm. A. Mctzger, 30 steers, wt. 1015, $28.00. There were 20 per cent more cattle on feed for market in Ill inois April 1 than a year earlier. Perilla isof the mint family. The seed produces a rapid-drying oil used in paint and varnish. WIESNETH READY MIX CEMENT Any Place Any Time Any Amount Louisville, Nebr. Phone 2581 Efl III I V 5 1 V; vr-rf : p 1111 1 ' MI I -X J f IL . IHlLi f , C ? f C i&C:":!! : " . Mjal i n I I .x V v U v i We checked with fashion .stylists, double checked with college girls. Now you can be positive the wardrobe you select here will be an.A-ratcr in'thc classroom, turn heads on the campus! Wool dresses, date dresses . . . wonderful suits, marvelous coats . ; . sweaters, blous.es, all the important acces sories are here ! The season's new full sil houette in cas ual classic coats ... 39.98 to $55 o r . oi on way ueatns To Reach An AH-Time Hirfi "If Nebraska motorists contin ue killing themselves and others on cur highways at the present rate, the 1947 traffic fatality ex perience wiH reach an all time high, ' says Ed Tinker, Jr., Ex ecutive Secretary of the Nebras ka State Safety Council. "Accord ing to the yearly trend, there will be 37 traffic fatalities by the end of 1947. This number will be 43 more than the previous highest recorded year of 1937, when there were 322 traffic fatalities. Introducing . . . FLEXSTEEL F URNITURE j-icMa. mi BEAUTIFUL DURABLE ECONOMICAL Flexsteel is an entirely different type of spring construction that will not wear out . . . that the hardest usage will not break down. Flex steel is a compact one-piece unit of arched, ribbon-thin steel springs, fastened directly to a steel frame. 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