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I CASS COUNTY'S GREATEST. NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY Monday-Thursday Largest Paid Circulation of All Cass County Newspapers VOLUME 65 TWELVE PAGES PLATTSMOUTH, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 20, 1950 FIVE CENTS PER COPY NUMBER 67 i 0. r J I! Senator W. A. Metzger on jRoad Planning Senator W. A. Metzger of Cedar Creek, a member of a special legislative committee that is studying county government, is qvoted in a very interesting ar ticle by Harold Anderson in the Sunday World-Herald. The Sen ator states that he is not blam ing members of the various county boards over the state for road conditions but rather the fact that there is not enough careful and definite planning by qualified directors and engin eers. "I don't mean to slap at the county board members." he said. I blame the system. The whole Problem is lack of planning." Senator Metzger's remarks tally with what some other per sons familiar with Nebraska over-all road problems are say ing about coumy and township road i pending. Thjese observers say the best opportunity to get more for road money in Nebraska lies in pro viding better planning and en gineering for county roads and tighter supervision of expen ditures of county road funds. State Department of Roads and Irrigation figures show that in 1948, Nebraska counties and townships got $16,400-813 in road and bridge money. That same year the State Highway Department got $16, 703 191. Critics of the present system $ny that these millions of dol ijfxs in county and township load funds are spent in most counties by county board mem bers or township officers who may have no expert knowledge of read and bridge problems. In many Nebraska counties under the commissioner system, county road and bridge funds are divided among the county commissioners. Each commis sioner then spends his allotment in his district. He can be "king" in his dis trict. There is no requirement for a unified attack no all the county's road and bridge needs. Senator Metzger says this system can lead to duplication of equipment, among other things. ; In one Eastern Nebraska coun ty, each of the three commis sioners has two bulldozers in his "kingdom." In some 25 counties having the township system, there may be both county and township road systems and road funds. Thus, in one relatively small area, you may find township taxes being spent by township officers on a township road sys tem and county funds being spent by county officers on a county road system. Preparing for Primaries The office of County Clerk George R. Sayles is a very busy place in the last few days with the preparation for the primary flection on Tuesday, August 8th now on in full swing. The listing and notification of the judges and clerks of election is not a small task, James Hall, veteran election expert, is on the job in getting the notifications sent out to members of the var ious boards. A number will have both receiving and counting boards in larger precincts and wards of the county. Another of the tasks is that of getting the delegates to the county convention for the next year lined up. These lists are sent in by the committeemen and women or by individual filings. Mayor of Broken Bow Visits Here Harry T. Masie, mayor of Bro ken Bow, Nebraska, was here the past week to visit at the home of Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gilmore of Murray. Dr. Gilmore is an uncle of Harry. While heie they also visited ac the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pnihp NTritsch, the latter a sister of Mr. Massie. Mr. Massie is the son of the late Frank Massie, resident of Cass County for many years. Draft Board Office Hours The Cass County Selective Service Board or as it is better known, draft board, has ar ranged the office hours for the present at least. The office will be open Tues day to Saturday from 8 a. m. to 12 noon. Young men reaching their eighteenth birthday may regis ter at this office durng the reg ular office hours. RECEIVES PRIZE Mrs. J. F- Mills has just re ceived a dollar bill from the Earl May Seed Co. of Shenan doah, Tiwa for being first in Cass1 county to have sweet corn from a home garden. A mem bership card in the Early Bird Gardeners club was also re ceived. The contest is conduct ed each year by Edward May cvei radio station KMA. MAY s 4 PISTOL PACKING MAMAS . . . These Vlers Mill Village, Md housewives rounded up four men marauders who had terrorized the community for three weeks. They bad the intruders begging for mercy when police arrived. Omaha Youths Charged With Grand Larceny Three Omaha youths. Frank Pesek. 15. Herbert Honey, 16. and Robert Beckwith. 20. admitted in a signed statement to Sheriff Solomon Wednesday that they were the ones that broke into and robbed two autos Friday night at a local beach and four autos Saturday night. Owners of the six autos were picnicking at the time of the theft. Sheriff Solomon estimated damages to the autos and articles taken to be around $200.00. Almost all the stolen articles were recov ered by Sheriff Solomon. The youths barely missed being caught by Sheriff Solomon and employees at the beach aft er they pulled the Saturday night thefts. Two of the boys managed to get a ride in a pass ing auto and the other youth hid all night in the rain soaked weeds. These have been the only two thefts which occurred this year at the beach along the Platte, according to the sheriff's office. Pesek and Honey are being held in the local county jail and Beckwith is being held by Oma ha police on charges of joyrid ing. This mornin (Thursday a complaint was filed by County Attorney Walter Smith charg ing Pesek and Honey with grand larceny. All three youths have previous records. Report Boat As Missing Monday John Grebe, one of the local fishermen residing on the banks of the Missouri river near the Burlington bridge, reports that his fishing boat that was left tied up near the residence, is miss ing. The log to which the boat was anchored is also missine. Wheth er the boat floated off by the high water, or was stolen is a question. The matter was re ported to Sheriff Tom Solomon who is investieating the matter and trying to find a trace of the missing craft. Drs. Brendel and Wives on Outing Dr. and Mrs. Richard F. Bren del of Plattsmouth with Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel of Avoca. are enjoying a visit to the west coast and Canada. . The two physicians and their wives are planning a pleasant tour of the coast country where they have many old friends and acquaintances. Before return ing to their homes in Platts mouth and Avoca they plan a trip through a part of Canada. Court' Mouse E3riefs In the county court Tuesday marriage license was issued to Donna Jean Embury, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Em bury of Nehawka and Donald E. Pope of Nebraska City. The young peode are to be married at Nehawka. Complaint was filed in the county court on Tuesday against Roy Clark, charging him with disturbing the Deace June 17th in the village of Elm wood. The defendant made a plea of not guilty to the charge and hearing on the case was set for Tuesday, July 31st. Harry P. Lon" prominent resi dent of South Bend, was a vis itor on Tuesday at the Cass county court house and calling on his many friends. District Judee Thomas E. Dunbar was in the city Wednes day to hold a session of court and took up the following mat ters: In the divorce action of La Vone Treadwav vs. Ernest Tread way, order of notification by publication was granted. In the matter of the petition of the First Congregation church, an unincorporated religious so ciety of Cass County. Nebraska, Siens Point to Near Approach Of Karnival With less than two months elapsing before the next King Korn Karnival. the signs are getting more numerous that this this bis event is really getting underway. One is that Dr.'O. Sandin. vet eran fireman and band leader, is getting a "Dutch Band" lined up. This is always a pleasant feature of Karnival time. This year will be no exception. Vet eran musicians, who for many years have been band men. gath er ud the old horns and "Doc" his drum for the three days of the fall festival are right in there pitching. Dr. Sandin re ports that he is lacking a trum pet and trombone player for the band. Any of the younger mu sicians that are desiridus of join ing in the band for the karnival should get in touch with the leader. Another of the siens is the fact that Ed Kohrell. whose de vices in karnival rarades has been a hit for years, was seen taking a load of plywood home the other day. This means that something is doing oh another of these entertaining features for the parades. Watch Ed. Murdock Church Boosters Work For New Church Residents of the Murdock com munity are still carrying on their campaign for the church build in? in that growing town. The church when it is completed will cost somethins like $80,000 and will be one of the finest build ings in the county. Work for the church is one of the foremost thoughts of the residents of that community. Several months ago an auction sale was held to heip on the campaign for funds. Plans for the new Evangelical Ebenezer United Brethren church have attracted a great deal of attention from residents of that part of the county who ; are striving for the realization ; of the new church. I The dwelling formerly owned by Mrs. Margratha Rikli has been torn down and on the site the basement of the church is , being dug by volunteer labor. LOCATES IN CITY Walter Gochenour. a resident of southeast of Plattsmouth for : many years, is now a resident ; of Plattsmouth. He has pur 1 chased a trailer as a home, lo 1 cated in the east part of the city near the Burlington station. j the petition of Fred Marquardt, : Henry F. Dankleff and Henry ! P. Smith was heard authorizing the sale of real estate belonging i to the church. Order to show ; cause was entered, hearing set i for August 14. at 10 a. m.. why ! lot 22 in the northwest quar i ter of the northwest quarter of section 31. township 10. north range 12. should not be disposed of by the church. In the divorce action of Mar garet Garrens vs. Roy Garrens. Order was given by the court restraining the defendant from interfering with or entering the premises occupied by the plain tiff and minor child. In the case of O. K. Yardley vs. Cass County, an appeal from vacation of road, hearing on plaintiff's petition set for hear ing on August 1. at 10 a. m. In the damage suit of Harry Barnes, a minor, by Thelma Barnes, his mother and next friend vs. Cass County. Defend ant was given fourteen days to answer or "lead. Similar order was given in the two other ac tions for damages, result of an accident on the Cedar Creek road in May. Funeral of Elmer Webb At Lincoln Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Hodgeman-Splain chapel, 1335 L Street, Lincoln, for Elmer A. Webb, a resident of Plattsmouth for some twenty three years. The services at the chapel were very well attended, many of the state officers led by Gov ernor Val Peterson, being present as well as representatives of the American Legion State Com mander Sturkey of Lexington and others being present to pay their last tributes of respect. The services at the chapel were conducted by Father Elmer C. McFadden. long active in the Legion circles and a long time close personal friend of the de parted. Father McFadden paid tribute to the long and faithful service to Mr. Webb as the state service officer, his unfailing in terest in the veteran and his problem. Instrumental selections on the organ were "Onward Christian Soldier" and "Going Home." The interment was at the veteran section of the Calvary cemetery, a vary large number of the friends accompanying the cortege. Father McFadden conducted tlv Legion service at the grave. The Plattsmouth Legion Post had charge of this service. Active pallbearers were past commanders of the Hugh J. Kearns Post No, 56 of Platts mouth and close personal friends comprising Fred Lugch, A. H. Duxbury. Frank H. Smith, George Conis. E. O. Vroman. Frank A. Rebal, John E. Turner and E. H. Wescott. The honorary pallbearers com prised: Louis Eby, A. Westmore land, head of the Lincoln Vet erans administration, Larry Du Free, Veterans of Foreign Wars. Guy V. Newcomer: State Com mander Lyman Stukey, State Adjutant R. C. Patterson, Frank Vovarick. quartermaster of the V. F. W., Harlan Hamlin. Earl Wright, R. J. Wedner. Gail Worth. Howard Hunter. Ray mond Mitchell. Leonard Brothers, past com mander of the Plattsmouth Legion was the sergeant of the mard. Colorbearers were Tom Wallinc Clyde Rosborough. Louis Baumgart. Color Guards. Leslie W. Niel and Fred Htrb ster. The firing squad that gave the soldier's last salute comprised Don Warga. Joe Highfield. Bill Hishfield. Robert Reed, Elmore Brank, M. H. Williamson. Don Cotner served as the bugler for the service. Attending the services from Plattsmouth outside of the Legion group was Mrs. Fred Lussch, Mrs. R. A. Bates. Mrs. F. I. Rea. Mrs. E. H. Wescott. Mrs. P. H. Murdick of Grand Haven, Michigan. W. H. Schmidtmann. Naval Reserve Women to Duty The navy recruiting station at Fort Omaha received notice from Washington Monday that the navy desires applications from naval reserve enlisted worn -en on a voluntary basis for re call to active duty for an obli gated and guaranteed period of one year. Enlisted Waves in all classes in pay grades E-4 through E-7 in general and emergency service ratines within most rat ing groups are desired. Candi dates may obtain information concerning those who are eligible by calling any navy recruiting station. A navy recruiter is at the Plattsmouth post office each Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. William Stander Visit Here Mr. and Mrs. William Stander of Orange, California, are here for a visit with relatives over Cass county. They are here at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor. Mrs. Taylor being a sis ter of Mrs. Stander. They are visiting at Louisville with members of the Stander family and at Omaha with James Stander, aged brother of Mr. Stander. who is a patient at the Methodist hospital. This is the first visit here of the Standers in a number of years. Mrs. A. W. Propst Visits Uncle Mrs. A. W. Propst has just returned home from Davenport, Iowa, where she has been at the home of her uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Johnson. The uncle, an older brother of Mrs. Johnson's father, the late C. S. Johnson, is now in his ninetieth year. He fell a short time ago frac turing his hip and is now bed fast. At his advanced age his recovery of the use of his legs is very doubtful. Mrs. Johnson is also well advanced in years and in feeble health. A classified Ad in The Jour nal costs as little as 35c. Mrs. Baldwin Wins In Recipe Contest The Otoe Foods Products Co., of Nebraska City have been conducting a contest for plac ing their product, "Morton House Brown Gravy and Beef" before the public. This has attracted a great deal of attention .vt-r this trarit area with many ladies in this section competing in the recipe cent est. The contest was ior preparing the best recipe on gravy 'n beef for serving. This past week the honor of v. inning the $25 award fell to Mrs. Marcella Baldwin, 714 So. 2nd street, who was selected y the judges ps ha.'ing the best recipe of the week. The local winner is a patron of the Black & White grocery of Soennichsen s. who have the award that will be presented to the winner. Tne Black A: WiJto have found a great demand for the Morton House Brown Beef n' Gravy and they are very happy to have a patron 'if the store be honored with the irize. Her recipe was for "Ritz Patty Cakes." Others may enter the con test by sending a label from a can ot the Beef n Gravy and a recipe to Mary Morion Contest Department A., Otoe Foods Pro ducts Co.. Nebraska City. Double Header At Local Park On Sunday Sunday afternoon the base ball fans of this city are to have the chance to enjoy an entire i afternoon of baseball provided by the Legion team of the Douglas - Sarpy - Cass county league and the Junior American Leaion team of this city. The Juniors will open the aft ernoon with their game at noon with the Juniors from Bellevue. The Juniors have made a good showing this season and are hom ing to add the Bellevue group to their victory string. The young sters are all alerted and pre pared to give the fans some good baseball. This game will start at noon. ?The league game will be with Louisville, one . of the league leaders, who have defeated the i locals in Drevious encounters. The Plattsmouth team with their newly reorganized lineup, are prepared to furnish plenty of fire for the contest. The game will be called at 2:30. It is hoped that a large num er of fans are out at the game to give the locals moral support in this, the first home game for some time. Martin Family Make Visit Here Tuesday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Hilt Martin and Mrs. Mar tin of Princeton. Illinois, arrived in the city for a short visit here v:5th old friends and neighbors. They are hcu.se guetss fit the home fo Mr. and Mrs. John Sattler, old school day friends. The party are enroute to Holy oke. Colorado, where they art tc visit with Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Chase, parents of Mrs. Martin, and enjoy a short -stay in tho Colorado country. Mr. Martin is the manager of the Modern Woodmen of Amer ica in Illinois and while here enjoyed a visit with Clement T. Wo.ner. head of the Ordr in Nebraska, who is at this time confined to his home by illnfvs. The visitors we.'-e very h?ppv to meet many of the old friends and associates of former years. Report on Cost Of Rural Schools The annual reports of school secretary to county superintend ent show: Increase of 1.2 per cent over 1949 population of residents of school age (5 to 20 years of age inclusive). Per pupils cost: Based on av erage daily attendance and total current expense for the school year 1949-1950 rural. $250.03: high school districts. $176.80. This is an increase of 7.8 per cent over the 1948-1949 school year for rural districts and an increase of .2 rer cent for the high school districts. Oklahoma Lady Visits Relatives Mrs. Emma Hurst of El Reno. Oklahoma, is visiting friends and relatives in this vicinity. Mrs. Hurst is an aunt of Mrs. Edgar Meisinger and Mrs. Ver ner Meisinger of this vicinity and plans to spend most of their time at these homes. From Plattsmouth Mrs. Hurst will go to Oregon and California to visit friends and enjoy a sightseeing trip. Mrs. J. C. Thygeson and Mrs. Allan Wilson of Nebraska City were here Wednesday to visit at the home of Mrs. J. A. Donelan, sister o.f Mrs. Thygeson. While here they had the opportunity of visiting a number of old friends. Local People Witness Ruin Of Tornado Mr. and Mrs Raymond LarFcn of this city were at Lyons. Ne braska Sunday to risk at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barkus, the latter formerly Mat tie Larson. They were on the scene fol lowing the tornado that swept a ten mile strip through the country south of Lyons, and able to witness a part of the des truction that was ' accomplished by the storm. The worst of the effects of the tornado vas at Craig and Oakland, where damage running into thousands of dollars was inflicted on the community. They followed the highway where the tornado had crossed and were able to observe much of the damage. Wires and poles were down in the area where the storm had visited, the wires torn from broken off poles, be ing rolled into bundles and toss ed along the side of the road way. Poles were snapped off trees torn out where the mighty wind storm had made its path. They observed one cornfield that had been attractive and green before the storm, where, the .Maiks were cut off close to the ground, carried away from the scene. After crossing this field the tornado had lilted over a hill, sweeping down with increasing fury. On one of the farms, barns, houses and stock was swept away by the force of the wind. Here the ground was strewn with cattle that had been killed by the force of the wind, being drawn up and then hurled to the ground. Mr .and Mrs. Larson when they drove up found members of the Legion and V. F. W. from nearby towns directing traffic, keeping the highway open. On their return there were workers on the highway soliciting funds for the afflicted area and find ing a great response from the traveling public. Nehawka Man Badly Hurt on Farm Monday Ralph Wieckhorst. well known farmer of the Nehawka com munity, is at the Brown hos pital in Nebraska City, follow ing a farm accident on Monday afternoon. His condition was reported as "good" Wednesday afternoon. Wieckhorst received multiple fractures of the right forearm and elbow while he was engaged in grinding feed on the farm" of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Her man Wieckhorst. The belt came off the grind ing machine pulley and Wieck horst was replacing it when it jerked him into the machine. The injured man was able to get to the house but his parents were not at home. He tele phoned a brother, Mark, who rushed the injured man to the hospital in Nebraska City. He also suffered cuts about the face and multiple bruises over the body. Attend Funeral At Cedar Falls Mrs. Henry Heroic! and sister. Miss Brabara Gering, have re turned from Cedar Falls. Iowa, where they were in attendance at the funeral of Dr. Harry Pfeiffer 'of New York City. The funeral services were held oa Sr-turday ani the burial at Ce dar Falls, old home of the Pfeiffer family. Dr. Pfeiffer was a nephew of Gustav and Henry Pfeiffer, of New York City the family locat ing in Uii1 easi i;-om Iowa He was a very prominent member of the medical profession, oeing an expert brain surgeon. He was taken from his activities at 58 years at the result of a heart attack. Vacation in Colorado Clime Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swoboda departed Tuesday for a two weeks outing in the Colorado mountains. They drove to Den ver where they joined a bro ther, Anton Swoboda and wife who reside in the Colorado city. They are motoring into the mountains and expect to spend some time at Aspen. Colorado. Louie is planning on fishing for rainbow trout in the mountain streams Herrick Family Holds Reunion Rev. and Mrs. D. V. Herrick have departed for Missouri where they will enjoy a vacation with their son, who resides in southern Missouri. The occasion will be marked bv a reunion of members of the Herrick family. It is expected that a very large number of the family will be present to join in the event. Journal Want Ads ray! X '5k ? r: t - ' MARINE AVIATIOX COMMAND ER ... Vetera officer Briga dier General Thomas C'ushman Is im command of marine aviation im tbe Korean theater of war. Rotarians in Round Table on World Problems Tuesday noon at the luncheon of the Rotary club, the members enjoyed a round tble discus sion of the demands of econom ics of business and present con ditions. The program was to have been in charge Oi Mayor Clem Wosttr, who is at home, and will have to remain b dia. for several weeks. Dr. L. S. Puc elik substituted for the mayor, choosing a round table discus sion. In this discussion. Gerrv Eiting and Dr. P. T. Heineman participated as well as Hans Kaldeway. of Hamburg. Ger many, each giving their impres sion of the present conditions and outlook. The discussion was most in teresting, giving various views, especially that of Mr. Kaldeway. who is a guest here of Attorney James F. Begley. giving his im pr tsions oi v. u-d causes io: the pi sent day unrest. President T. I. Friest presided and the announcement was made that the Plattsmouth club was fourth in the district? also that the district governor, Wal ter Kirtley. of Nebraska City. would make his formal visit here on Tuesday, September 26. Other guests of the club were: Don Carroll of Omaha and Lee Brooks also of Omaha, a nephe-.v of W. G. Brooks, former super intendent of the Plattsmouth schools. Local Ladies Are Home from Outing Mrs. Sophia Mayfield and sta ter. Miss Mary Petersen, have returned from an extended va cation trip to the Pacific coast. Tr'ty traveled on the Union Pacific streamliner from Omaha Tacoma. Washington. At T'.. coma they visited their sisiers. Mrs. Minnie Ran.sciell and Mrs. Anna Cook Kienast and families. Mr. and Mrs. Kienast motored their visiting sisters to Anaheim California, where they vtaited their brother, also Mrs. May Spies at Ontario, a cousin of the ladies. The trip took them through the petrified forest and beauti ful redwoods, along the Pacific ocean. The scenery was beautuul. cli mate lovely, but Nebraska is home, the ladies' state. Return to Home At Denver Monday Mr. and Mrs. Randall York and children. Jerry Joe and San dra Sue. who have been spend ing two weeks vacation here with his parerits. Mr. and Mrs. Don C. York, departed Monday morning for their home at Den ver.. Colorado. Randall is with the Firestone Rubber and Tire Co. His place of business is located at 2000 Broadway. They had a very pleasant visit here, not only with their home folks, but in meeting many of their old friends 'and acquaint ances. They made the trip here by auto. H. M. Soennichsen Has Operation Wednesday evening H. M. Soennichsen. veteran merchant of Plattsmouth. became ill and was taken to the Ciarkson hos pital at Omaha. Mr. Soennichsen was found to be suffering from an appendi citis attack and an emereency oneration was performed at once. The patient came out of the op eration in fine condition and it is hoped that he may be home in a short time. SUFFERED BROKEN FOOT Bert Jameson the past week has been confined to his home at 6th and Avenue A by a broken foot. A few days ago he was coming out of the Tastee shop when he turned his foot, break ing a small bone. As the result the left foot is in a cast and Bert will have to use crutches I for some time. Historical Group Hears Fine Program Wednesday noon the Cass County Historical society held a very fine meetine at the main dining room of the Edith Solo mon restaurant in the Hotel Plattsmouth. The meeting fol lowed the noonday luncheon. Dr. G. H. Gilmore of Mur ray, president of the society, was present to preside over the meet ins. Reviews of many of the older communities of the county have served as the topic for interest ing meetings in the past, this meeting taking the settlenent of Cedar Creek as the subject. Heretofore the communities re viewed in the historical sketches have been among the pioneer towns in the southern portion of the county. This meeting had the settlement of one of the old towns along the Platte river. The story of Cedar Creek and its settlement is largely one of the hardy German and Swiss people, who came here at an early day to make their home. As was the custom of the pio neers, the homes and farms were located along the water courses, the creeks and the rivers as suring a suDDly to the then young settlers. C. E. Metzger. son of one of the earliest settlers, who has al ways retained his home and in terest in this section of Cas county, was the guest speaker. ! He told of many incidents j learned from his parents of the j early day history of Cedar CreeK . He told oi the settle ment by John Inhelder. perhaps .he earliest settler in that lo cality, the coming of the speak er's parents. Mr. and Mrs. Chris tian Metzger in 1861 to that lo cality, although the elder Metz ger had settled near Plattsmouth in 1858. The vears broucht an increasing number from the old world to establish themselves in that fertile part of Cass county. The Jacob Schneider and Jus tus Lillie families came early to that part of Cass county, as did the family of George Walradt. It was in the seventies that members of the Meisinaer fam ily came west from their settle ments in Illinois to locate all through that portion of Cass county. The seven Meisinger brothers were early settlers, to- ' day a large number of the farms in that section of Cass county are occupied by members of the Meisinaer family. Mr. Metzger recalled that one of the early day merchants of the village of Cedar Creek was George E. Sayles, father of I County Clerk George Sayles, who operated a store for many years and also was engaged in the grain business. Nowacek Family Leave for Home Mr. and M;s. Charles Nowa cek and famly of Cleveland. Ohio, who have been visiting here at the home of Mr. Nowa cek's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Nowacek. and at Lincoln with relatives, departed today (Thursday! for their home. Thev are stopping at Atchi son. Kansas, to visit the mother house of the St. Benedict or der. Sister Mary Martha, sister of Mr. Nowacek. is a member of the order. She will be re membered here as Pauline Now acek. On their way east they are stopping at Jacksonville. Il linois, to visit Mr. and Mrs. John Warga. Mr. Warga is the owner of the Walgreen drug store in the Illinois city. Weather Stops Softball Games The past week has been a dreary one for the softball fans of the city, the weatherman being in a wet mood and when it was not raining the diamond was too wet to play. It is hoped with favorable weather to get the games under way Sunday. Two league games will be staeed at Memorial park, the first at 7:30 between Timms and Donats. The second game will be between the V. F. W. and Firestones. If the weather permits the Murray and Firestones will do battle on Friday evening at 7:40. ON FISHING TRIP George Thun. well known bar ber and Jack Scharp, of the Bright Spot, are among the Plattsmouth residents who are enjoying their vacation fishing. They are spending a week at Pearlham. Minnesota, near Rush Lake, where they are seek ing a battle with the game fish of that part of the northern country. RETURN HOME Lt. and Mrs. R. J. Fellingham and daushter. Linda, of Corpus, Christi. Texas, who have been here visiting at the home of Mrs. Fellingham's oarents. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl. departed to day for their home. While here they enjoyed a family reunioa at the Bierl home. 1