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I THE PLATTS'flOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PACK SIX Thursday, November 25, 1948 City Council Hears Need of Flood Control (Continued from Pane One stops on flood control could be f.'.ucessfully undertaken .He Mated that after the holidays there could be some practical work carried out on the soil conservation district an:i the Ilenniivson firm would be clad to give all possible aid in work in" out the plans to tie in w.tn the conservation program. This v.'.uld be without any cost to t'-.e city as part of their sci v-ic-'s to their client. Judge Paul E. Fauquct, who was present, stated that in the area in the south- part of th.i city and adjoining territory, tht're had been agrreeiT.f nts .v;crri(.ci with land owners in that .ection. II. A. Schneider, Tim Woster and R. C. Cook signing i-l) their land that drained into the flood area as a part of the district, bringing in 300 aers out of the 600 acres in the pro posed district. In the routine business of the evening, R. F. Iverson and Lloyd Frady, residing in the north Sixth street section, appeared before the council to urre that the extension cf the street be cleared up so that the residents north from the Frady honf THOMAS WALLING "CO. Abstracts of Title "Title Lnsurance" j Plattsmoath, Nebraska might have a means of getting in and out of their property. They stated that Mr. Frady had rocked the road near his place but this had been covered up by dirt during the paving of other sections in that part of the city. Mr. Iverson stated that he was willing to pay for the placing of rock on the road way near his place providing the Frady roadway was replac ed. It was decided to have the road near Mr. Frady's home re surfaced and permit the exten sion of the road program. The report of Chief of the Fire Department Henry Donat was received, covering from January 1. 1947 to date, cover ing some 37 fires, a number of these being in the rural areas. This was placed on file. Police Judge C. L. Graves re ported for the week of Novem ber 14th that there had been four arrests and fines and costs of $26.50 collected. There was some discussion of the sale of the property for merly occupied by Charles Schimmerhorn In the south part of the city. Bids had been asked and several received. It was not clear that the bidders had understood that they were required to pay the new paving cost on Gold street, and the matter was turned over to City Attorney Harold Lebens for ex amination and to contact the bidders. Clyde Rosborough, chairman of the street, alleys and bridges committee, reported that the rocking of Oak street leading to the cemetery, had been com pleted. Mr. Rosboriugh also stated that the firm of William Kief & Son had been secured to re- .-.sv.v.w.w. FINER MAS ARE READY FOR YOU jQ Come In and see our showing of famous Gibson Christmas Cards that we have carefully selected to meet your most discriminating taste and personal requirements. SOENNICHSEN'S are both pretty and practical for both tots and older girls. Ours are of quality r u b b er in all sizes, heel shapes. ft ya a ' a (v vtl $2.98 $4.65 Ankle strap for child. High-heel, zipper type. SOENNICHSEN'S Shoe Department place the box sewer caved in at 5th and Main street and that this work was now well under way. It was voted to increase the pay of Logan Covert, of the street department force, to $1 an hour, as he was serving as lead man for the city working force. Councilman Rebal moved that the city attorney look in to the matter of the breaking of one of the city electroliers some time aeo bv a Swift & Co. truck and that the company be j required to pay for the electroli er. A communication was receiv ed from an attorney represent ing V. C. Grebe in regard to the sewer district on Winter steen hill that had been pro tested by the complainant. This was referred to the city attorney. ij Plattsmouth ji j; Library jj l News : Approximately 480 of Platts mouth's kindergarten and grade school children last week visited the City Library in ob servance of National Book Week, Miss Verna Leonard, li brarian, announced. For the youngsters, the libra- ry excursion proved both edu cational and entertaining. To become familiar with the li brary and the system of check ing out books, Miss Leonard and her assistant, MLss Cath erine Conis, explained to the visitors the library's contents and the services which they should expect from it. The youths came in groups. I beginning on Monday and last ing through the week. Each group constituted ' a class or classes from the city schools and were accompanied by class teachers. Student library projects in which many children have par ticipated where shown, and types and classifications of the library's periodicals were made clear in order that the young sters may know where to go for the reading matter they want. "The enthusiasm and re sponse shown by the children indicated that National Book Week was a success in Platts mouth," Miss Leonard said. She added that the Library hopes to make the Know-Your-Library tours an annual event during Book Week, judging from the fine turnouts and in terest this year. Mrs. Thamai V'jrtey Judge Charles L. Graves Has Anniversary (Continued from Page One) much loss to the farmers and destruction of property in this part of the west. He located in Union in 1837 and was instrumental in getting the Union Ledger established and for many years was the publisher of the paper, as well as studying law with several of the best known member.", of the Cass county bar including the late Judge A. N. SulMvan and Allen Beeson. In 1S28 Judge Graves moved to Plattsmouth where he was located but a short time when he was appointed as police judge and has since filled that position most acceptably for the past twenty years. Judge Graves has three grown children, Harry Graves, of the Nebraska State Journal at Lin coln, Mrs. Mike Dereig and Mrs. Harry D. Royal, all of Lin coln. Judge Graves is the last of his immediate family cf twelve children, all of whom lived to a ripe age. The mother at the time cf her death was 99 years of age and the father 77. The many friends over Ca.s county will join in wishing the genial judge many happy an niversaries. and Mrs. Leslie Wilts, Mrs. George Domingo, Mrs. Errett Wiles. Mrs. Emil Smith and Frank Wiles. Mrs. Thomas Stacey enter tained at a luncheon. Tuesday, when her guests wore Mrs. Howard Philpot. Mrs. Don Phil pot, Mrs. Joe John, Mrs. Arthur Berthold and Mrs. Guy Hop kins. Mrs. Ben Olive and her family enjoyed their Thanksgiving dinner at the home of her sis ter, Miss Evelyn Wolph, near Nehawka. Her sons, George anu David, were at home for the Thanksgiving vacation from the State University, and her daughter. Miss Gertrude, from Doane. Ruth Ann Hinds, who is at tending the State University, returned home Wednesday, to spend her Thanksgiving vaca tion with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hinds. Vern Malstead. music in structor, has moved his family into the second floor apartment at the Lenker apratments. Since the beginning of school, last fall he has been unable to secure a home in Weeping Wat er, and his family have been .Mving in Avoca. r A $25.00 FOOD CERTIFICATE GET A FREE XMAS DINNER FOR YOUR FAMILY! r 4 BEA YOUSG STARS STRIPES iy RAYOX TAFFETA As a result of last weeks storm. Weeping Water had one casualty when Mrs. Lottie Davis slipped and fell on an icy walk, Thursday evening. As she was alone at the time, she was taken to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles Everett. Her injuries were found to be a fractured hip, and she was taken to Bryan Memorial hos pital, Monday morning. Her daughter. Miss Fern Davis, is also at Bryan Memorial, for medical care. Mrs. Joe Bender, Mrs. Leslie 7iles, Joan Bender. Mrs. Errett Wiles, and Mrs. Emil Smith went to Lincoln, Saturday, to visit Errett Wiles, and found his condition improving. A ser ious condition in one of his eyes, which caused him to be taken to the Veterans hospital, is already improving, they re port. Mr. Wiles was beaten and robbed of his pay check and his watch, while leaving the Cud ahay Packing plant, in Omaha, about a month f.tjo, and he was first in an Omaha hospital after which he was taken home, but one eye was so badly in jured that he was taken to Lincoln. Miss Catherine Miller of Oma ha, International Harvester Co. home demonstrator, and specialist in deep freezing, was in Weeping Water Monday eve ning, and gave a most educa tional demonstration in the use of deep freezers. Miss Mil ler travels to 18 states. She demonstrated the use of the freezers for storing prepared food, such as rolls, cake and other baked food, as well as how to prepare vegetables and fruit for the freezers. At the close of the demonstation she served hot rolls, corn, salad, ice cream and coffee. She was as sisted by Mrs. Thomas . Stacey. The demonstration was put on by tb.e Young & Stacey Com pany. The Birthday club honored the birthday of Mrs. Sterling Amick, with a party, at the home- of Mrs. Don Philpot, i Tuesday evening. , Thanksgiving Day guests at the Joe Bender home were Mr. I Jiff7 TOP The double-breasted Direc toire bodice is accented with shiny-bright buttons. The shirred top skirt swirls way out. 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