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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Dec. 4, 1947)
i iMoticn Picture iun lud ocouung There will be a motion picture , show on Cubbing that should be J rf the greatest interest to the Cub Scouts as well as the moth- i c rs and dads of the Cubs. The show will be held at the t -i l cnirai scnooi Dunaing at a o'clock Thursday evening. I Be sure to attend this eduea- tional meeting. AH Cubs are urged to attend the Eagle Scout meeting at the l Christian church on Dec. 14th. Be sure to some in Cub uniform. V.'atch your local paper for fur ther information on this meeting. I Weather to-day is cloudy, but if it doesn't turn out bad, we fX hope to have the paper pick-up . 0'his week. Please remind your t ub to collect paper in his neigh boihood and have it sorted and tied. Then contact his Don I Mother or Den Chief as to place for pick-up and there by Thursday noon latest as we the truck Friday z nave paper or by Friday plan to load fternoon and f-vening. Remember t remind your cub that this will take the cooperation of us all to get a big load. Den Mothers and Cub commit tee members will meet at the Central school building at 7 o'clock preceeding the movie. Den Chiefs should also attend this meeting and be sure to be on time as we have a lot of work to cover before the parents arrive. Look After Farm Interests in Iowa Robert B. Hayes, former may or, is spending several days at Sac City. owa. near where he has large f;?rm interests. Mr. Haves is looking alter the care and imorovenvnts on the farm will b absent several davs. Th farm is located in the choice farming country of north ern Iowa where the crops are large each year. Mrs, Janda to Indiana Mrs. Josephine Janda depart- ed Wednesday for Whiting. In- (liana, where sht will rpend the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs. II. M. Lillie and fam v. Mrs. Lillie is a daughter of ..Irs. Janda. I MAY BE DUMB, BUT I FIND LOTS OF WATER THIS WAY ! AS HE ONLY HOLES T- r ( You can't hide the fact that there's no place like PLATTSMOUTH CREAMERY to Market your eggs, cream and poultry. "Keep good hens Give them good care." WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF HILL'S FEEDS! Give us a ring when in need of FEED for Poultry, Hogs, or other farm animals. You'll find our stock complete with quality, accurately balanced rations that produce! TRY US NEXT TIME We Deliver a Sack or a Carload FREE! Platfsmouth Creamery Authorized Dealer for HY-LINE and HILLS Baby Chix DIAL 4278 BUY YOUR NEW CAR FROM THE FLOOR KAISERS & FRAZERS for IMMEDIATE . DELIVERY! At List Price Also SEE US for USED CARS and ACCESSORIES COTNER & SON Authorized Cass County Kaiser-Frazer Dealers TO MOID INITIATION The American Legion Auxili- j ary wm hold initiation !cere monios tonight for all those who have not yet been initiated into the unit. The number will in clude several members who have recently been added and sever al others who have been active in the work but who for some reason were unable to attend previous initiation ceremonies. In addition to the initiation program will include the annual Christmas party. Members will bring some gift suitable for a ! needy family. CHECKS TROPEKTY County Surveyor Frank P. Dall is busy this week in the in ventory of the property of Cass County in the line of road build- inS and olhor machinery owned i dv ine counxy. lie speni iuesaay and Wednesday in this locality and will then go out in the coun ty to check up on the machinery in the different districts to have this completed by the first of the vear. Mrs. Ketelsen In Hospital The many friends in Platts mouth will regret to learn that Mrs. William Ketelsen of Omaha, , formerly Miss Minnie Klinger of j this city, is at the St. Cather ine's hospital in Omaha. Mrs. Ketelsen is suffering from a severe case of gall stones and high blood pressure. She will probably have to un dergo an operation and the fam ily are awaiting the arrival of j the son. Pfc. Gerald Ketelson, a I member of the U. S. Army sta i t:oned in Japan. Undergoes Operation Mrs May Martin, who has been at Omaha for the past two weeks receiving treatment and recov ering from an operation, was operated on again Monday. The condition of Mrs. Martin was such that it was decided J that another t be necessary. operation would At last reports she was report ed as doing as well as could possibly be expected. Use Journal Want Ads ikOSTRICHs usually TAKEN TO BE 'HIDING' WHEN SEEN WITH HIS HEAD IM THE SAND . BUT. DUMR HE IS, HE DOESN'T THINK IS HIDING HIS ENTIRE I i BODY. ACTUALLY OSTRICHES PUT THEIR HEADS DOWM IN SAND TO FIND WATER. fct" ---km If Ar i .v , ; w x I I. s f I s . ' A 1 - y a-- -to-.. Pnoto by Chriswiser. Irs. Raymond O. Harold formerly Betty Jeanne Kracger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Kraeger, whose marriage took place on Wednesday, November 26th. Mrs. Honconc is Badly Hurt Mrs. Wallie Honconc, residing on the Robert Mann farm, south east of the city, was very se verely injured Tuesday after noon at 3:30 when she was caught under a tractor. Mr. Honconc was going- to the field to husk corn, using the car of the family and taking with him the wife and children, the car was stuck and Mrs. Hon conc had gone back to secure the tractor to try and get the car out of the mud. The tractor got out of control and rolled over, partially pinning Mrs. Honconc under it The tractor fortunately rolled away suffic iently that the injured woman was extricated and medical aid called. The injured woman suffered a broken leg and a severe hip wound where the tractor had caught her. She was taken to Omaha in the Sattler ambulance and placed in the Lutheran hos pital for further examination and care. Eagle Court of Honor December 14 The local Boy Scout circles are engaged in preparing for the Eaele Scout court of honor that will be held at the First Christ ian churlh at 8 o'clock p. m. on Sunday, December 14th at 8 o'clock. This court will see six local scouts invested with the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor that the Scout can receive for his service in the Scouting service. It is especially urged that all fathers and mothers of Scouts be out to see their sons honored and anyone else interested in j this worthy cause is cordially in l vited to be present and witness ! the ceremony. I It is hoped that Melvin Stone. district director of Scouting will be here from Weeping Water to take part in the ceremonies. WEGIIT INCORRECT In the postal notice in the Journal on Monday the limit on the weight of packages was in correctly given as 40 pounds when this should have been 70 pounds. Use Journal Want Ads Youth Honesty Saves Money On last Friday. Rex Young, well known auctioneer, was at Weeping Water where he was selling articles at the home of Mrs. Eli Parker, whose husband died a short time ago. He was selling articles that had been taken out of a small shed, and was just to take up the sale of a pile of iron scrap While he was petting ready to sell the" scran, Verner Dettmer, son of Wiljiam Dettmer, of Weepint; Water, was looking ov er the pile and picked up a flashlight that he looked over and then handed to Louie All- gayer, who looked over the flashlight and then handed it to Mr. Young. Unscrewing the top. Rex found that there was a bunch of bills in the flash light which had been concealed there. Later the money was counted and it was found that there was $134 in the flashlight. It was indicated that Mr. Tarker had at one time placed $225 in the light but withdrawls had re duced the amount to that found. Mrs. Parker gave the youth a reward for his honesty and fore sight in recovering the money. This shows the honesty of the boy and also the fact that peo ple should look over the stuff that they are putting out for sale, as you can never tell what mav be overlooked Mr. Young states. Attends Wedding At Columbus, Nebr. Miss Joan Tiekotter has re turned from Columbus, Nebraska where she served as brides maid at the marriage of Miss Delores Cattau to Mr. Walter Eberle, of Lincoln, Illinois. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Cattau and has be-on a visitor in this city several times as guest of Miss Tiekotter. Mrs. Becker Still At Hospital Mrs. Lena Becker, who has been at the St. Joseph hospital in Omaha undergoing treatment, is reported as still being in quite serious condition. It is expected that Mrs. Beck er wi'l have to remain at the hospital for some time before she can be brought on home. RETURNS FROM MINNESOTA TRIP Philip Ler-ert. who has been visiting at Fairbault. Minnesota, returned home Wednesday after several days in the north. He was visiting with Mrs. Lepert who is at Fairbault. with her mother, Mrs. William Hendricks, who has been in poor health for some time. Mr. Lepert reports that the weather in Minnesota has been rather cold and stormy and on his return here found this sec tion enjoying the same kind of weather. PASSES BIRTHDAY Sunday, November 30th was the 22nd anniversary of Miss Catherine Conis. queen of the King Korn Karnival, and in hon or of the event, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Conis, called her by phone. Miss Conis is attending' the University of Oklahoma at Nor man and expects to be able to return home December 19th for the Christmas vacation. LOCATED IN DALLAS Thorn Berlett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Berlett, is now located at Dallas, Texas with the geo detic survey. Thorn was gradu ated from the Plattsmouth high school last spring. After his sum mer vacation he became asso ciated with the government pro ject which was then making a survey near Blair, Nebraska. The crew was recently moved to Dallas. DR. PFOUTZ RENAMED At the session of the Nebras ka grand council of Royal and Select Masters, held at Omaha in conjunction with the annual meeting of the Grand Chapter of the Roval Arch Masons. Rev. Frank E. Pfoutz, of Lincoln, was named as chaplain of the group. Rev. Pfoutz was for several years the pastor of the First Methodist church of this city, later serving in charges out in the state and is now located at Lincoln. Herman Dall and son-in-law, Tim Finney of Manley were in the city Tuesday to attend to some matters of business and were callers at the court house. Married at Court House Judge Paul E. Fauquet was called upon Monday to perform the marriage ceremony for John Chase and Margaret Mary Or mond, both of Omaha. The wedding occurred at the office of the county judge and was witnessed by Miss Coretta Pfann of Nebraska City and Sheriff Thomas Solomon. Use Journal Want Ads Bonaparte, Jr. i ft Russian UN Delegate Andrei Gromyko, right, assumes a Napoleonic pose as he chats with Herschel V. Johnson, U. S. delegate, at the General Assembly meeting at Flushing, N. Y. They found them selves allied in the battle over the proposed partition of Palestine, Death of Well j Postpone Good Known Nebraskan j Neighbor Day The death of John (Johnny) j The date of the observance Carmody Heafey, 50, son of Mrs. of "Good Neighbor Day", which Ann Heafey, Nebraska City, oc- j was planned by the American curred on Thursday at the St. Legion and the Legion Auxili Mary's hospital at Nebraska City. , f December 7th, was Death came suddenly at the hos pital after an illness that started some two years ago. He has lived in Nebraska City since a child. He was never mar ried and is survived by his moth er and the following sisters: Mrs. Ray C. Mullis. Union; Mrs. Rosemary Hall, Seattle; Mrs. Helen McKee, Kansas City; Mrs. i Emil J. Knoll. Nebraska City and Mrs. John S. Egenberger, Omaha. 1 The funeral services were held j on Saturday morning at 9 o'clock i at the St. Mary's Catholic ceme- j tery at Nebraska City with inter- i ment at the St. Mary's cemetery, j The pallbearers were, George j Sterner, Ernest Mueller, Harvey ; Teten. George Wurtele, Robert j Harrah, Sr. and Clemeni Landis. I Among those attending the . ' j r i during the past month to mem services from outside of ISebras-; , f . r . , - T Tt -4.. i bership in the organization, ka City were Mrs. J. H. Carter, Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ward Eg-enberger, Plattsmouth. Zella Traudt is To Receive Degree Mid-term graduates from Peru State Teachers College will in clude five seniors, who will re ceive their A. B. Degree and one freshman who will be granted a One-Year Diploma. Those students receiving their A. B. Degree are Murton W- Campbell. Oberlin, Ohio, Clar- j ence Kuhlmann and June Kuhl- t mann. Chester. Edith R. Straube, 1 Sterling, and Mrs. Zeila L. ! Traudt. Plattsmouth. Mary E. ! Spaulding of Dawson will re ceive her One-Year Diploma. Mrs. Traudt attended the University of Omaha before com ing to Peru. She is the dauehter of John Wr. Elliott, Route No. 2 Plattsmouth. J. F. McAlpine Is Advanced Appointment of J. F. Blum as reneral purchasing agent and J. F. McAlpine and H. V. Schiltz as assistant general purchasing agents of the Burlington Lines was announced today by Presi dent Ralph Budd. Mr. Blum has been with the Burlington purchasing depart ment in Chicago for 47 years. Mr. McAlpine entered Burling ton service at Lincoln in 1909 and worked at Alliance, Platts mouth, Omaha. Galesburg and ofdi usiowii oeiure cumint iu Chicago in 1934. Mr. Schiltz en tered Burlington service at Au rora in 1918. Wreck Victim is Out of Hospital Miss Grace Livingston, who was injured several weeks ago, has so far recovered that she has been able to leave the Imman uel hospital at Omaha where she has been under treatment since the accident. Miss Livingston, while still in a cast and probably will be for some time, is now resting at the home of her sister, Mrs. Hugo Hevn in Omaha. She is feeling much better and it is hoped that she may soon be able to resume her usual activi ties. A Newari woman of Nepal, India, can get a divorce when ever she wants by placing a betel-nut under her husband's pillow. The first automobile showwas throughout the nation was less held in 1900. a i 4 changed last evening. The date had been set by the executive committee but the members of the committee that was to arrange the oyster stew felt the time was too short to j make the necessary arrange j ments. The date of Sunday, I January 11th was set for the j fecd and meeting. Elected to Breeders Group T. F. Mills & Sons of Murdock Nebraska, have been elected to membership in the American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders' asso ciation at Chicago, announces Secretary Frank Richards. Mr. Mills & Sons were among the fev purebred Aberdeen-Angus TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Mrs. W. R. Carey was taken to the University Hospital Monday for observation and treatment. The Minnesota Historical Soci- ety has a display or 30.000 songs dated between 1840 and 1900. Coats.. .Suits...and X Children's Snow Suits Sizes 1 to 4 $7.50 Up Girls' Single Coats 9 to 14 $9.95 Up Rayon Hose Special at $1.00 per Pair Nylon Hose Prices $1.30 - $1.45 Up to $2.25 per Pair atadisA. DL THE PI.ATTSMOT.TTTT, PAGE THREE Former Cass j County Boy Weds j The announcement has been 1 received here by Mr. and Mrs. Raymond J. Larson, of the wed- j ding at Aurora, Illinois, on Sat- j urday, November 22, of their j nephew, Ralph Larson, II. j The groom is well known in i this section of Cass County as he was born and spent his younger years at Lousiville, un til the family later moved to Lincoln. Mrs. Ralph Larson, Sr., is al so making her home at Aurora, where the son is an auditor for the Hilton hotel company. Moving to Went Coast Mr. and Mrs. Milo Farnev are preparing to take their depar ture from this city to the Pacif ic coast, leaving here the first of the week. They are planning on making their home at Pasa dena in the future. The many friends will regret very much to see them leave as they have been residents here for a number of years and made many friends in and near this city. Mrs. Louis Patton Has Operation Miss Ida Patton was in Omaha Tuesday where she was called to be with a sister-in-law, Mrs. Lewis Patton, who was injured in an accident and as the result I is to be operated on. Mrs. Patton is at the Lutheran hosDital and Miss Patton will be with her during the operation. Realty Transfers Guv O. Hinds and Mary to John H. Wood; 11-22-47. L. 5. C, 7. 11. 12, 13. 14, 15. 16. 17, 18, 19, 20. B. 2 Wabash SI. 00. Winford A. Dasher and Thel ma to Eert Snodgrass: ll-?4-47, L. 136 SW'i NW'4 19-12-14 L. 46. SE'4 NE1 24-12-13 $5300.00. Kenneth McCallum and Meryl to Amelia N. Balfour; 9-9-47, SWU SWU 30 NWli 31-11-13, $1.00. Robt. E. McCallum and Grace to Amelia N. Balfour; 11-21-47. SW USWU 30 NW!i 31-11-13, $1.00. August C. Pautsch to K. E. Lorensen & Edith; 9-29-47, L. 22, j 23. 24 B. 5 Manley, $225.00 J. Roy Giles and Janet to Maude C. Wiles: 11-3-47, Und. 4 Int. SWU SWU 3W0-14 Und. -2 Int. W. 100 A. NWU 11-9-13 $9500.00. Leonard J. Dreamer and Eva to Earl F. Dreamer & Laura; 11-28-47, Nr2 SE1,; 31-11-10, $5750. The Great Dane was devoloped ' originally for wild boar hunting 'in Europt. that assure satisfaction long after the price is for gotten . . . Winged Hips! send compliments flying your way when you're seen wearing this crepe frock with stately jewel neckline and. elegantly-cut sleeves.. The waist- is whittled to your young figure; shoulders are gently tucked. All shades! $10.98 - $29.98 Memo for Christmas! the suit to remember if you really want to do some snazzy datin' . . Our double-lapel collared vogue .... with long, single-breasted jacket and slot pockets. Designed in 100 percent wool, the skirt's en hancingly flared! $19.95 - $49.95 MUNSING-WEAR GOWNS In Brushed Rayon Sizes 36 to 44 $3. 98 and Up Bed Jackets In Brush Rayon Priced at $3.50 Slips In White, Tea Rose and Black Priced $2.98 to $3.98 Joqxpuaj NEBRASKA, .TOTT.N'AT, - Thursday, December 4. 1347 Bell evue Five Wins Opener The basketball season c f 1047- 43 was opened for the Blu'1 Devils on Monday evening at the high school g-vm where." J Bellevue annexed a 35 to SO win over the local team. The locals suffered from lb'- - inability to make their iivfW tosses good, while Bellevue -a-" able to make the greater part of ( their chces co-int. The Plattsmouth quintet led ' the way in the early part of the " battle but in the last few mo--ments of the contest the visitors swept "forward to ti, and finally win in the dying seconds of the struggle. . '' Schiefelbcin and Dennis U-d - the Bellevue scoring with eight" points while Ofe and Meising'T were high for the Blue Devils '" ' with seven each. Plattsmouth held a comfort able lead at the half 17 to 11 and continued the lend on into the third period when thr masked 23-20 edge as the game swent into th final rrnod. ' While the clock ticked off the -game the visitors wore able to.,.. tie the tame 29 to 29 with two and a half minuses left in the.-.., battle. Schkftlbein and Denn's were able to sink field grals-to step into the leid whei e tl e free throw cf Sullivan added another point to the lead. Plattsmouth will have their second game of the wool: cn , Wednesday at South Hith. Oma ha, and on Friday will iouncv to Lincoln to clash with Lincoln Northeast. Chewing gum L; so sensitive to moisture that it mav be ufed to test the humiditv of a room, ac cording to World Book Encyclo- Forost fires burned cnoueh lumber in 1946 to "build 200.000 five-room houses. Ninety per cent cf all fires are due to care lessness. Leaving crop residues on the surface of the ground has a marked effect in reducing wind erosion. About three-fourths of the cul tivated land in humid regions cf the United States needs lime. Real Estate LOANS! 4y2 Percent Interest- Charge Reduced for each monthly payment. Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. Dresses 1 vro Gloves In Fabric and Cape Priced $1 to $5 Chenille Robes Nice Assortment Colors and Sizes Priced $8.75 515 Main St. DIAL 5113 Sri A -17