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PUBLISHED Rtati Historical Roc. ate CapitolBl ursday Largest Paid Circulation of All Cass County Newspapers VOLUME 65 SIX PAGES PLATTSMOUTH, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 28, 1950 FIVE CENTS PER COPY NUMBER 78 CASS COUNTY'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER Large Number At Republican m County Meet Thursday evening the repub licans of Cass county met at the auditorium of the public library in their regular post-primary gathering. The attendance was exceptionally large, a great deal of enthusiasm was shown by the members of the group- The convention was organized by the selection of F. Ward Brunson of Louisville as the chairman and Mrs. William H. Schmidtmann of this city as sec retary. The session opened with the recitation of the pledge of alle giance to the flag of the United States of America. As the business of the post primary meeting was limited, a great deal of the time was taken up with remarks from the mem bers of the various delegations. Searl S. Davis of this city, gave a very interesting talk on con ditions that exist in Washington, the confusion and unsettled manner in which national affairs are at this time, stressing the apparent lack of preparedness for national defense, the weak foreign policy of the nation in the past few years. Mr. Davis praised the Nebraska American Legion for their stand at the state convention on the matter of the conduct of the affairs of the nation in its dealing with other nations of the world. Short remarks were made by candidates at the Nevember elec tion, the group expressing their .ppreciation of the support given them at the primaries. Countv Clerk George R Sayles. Clerk of the District Court C. E. Ledgway, pledging their future service for the best interests of the people. Roy B. Sharp, republican can didate for sheriff spoke briefly, giving the members of the con vention a short sketch of his career, his educational and prac tical training as a law enforcing officer. Mr. Sharp also promised if elected, to give a fair and imnartial administration of the office. Ray E. Norris. candidate for commissioner in the second district, gave a short talk on the work of the commissioner ship, his promise of giving the nffice his very best service. A fetter was read from Herman Bornemeier. candidate in the third district, expressing his re gret at not being able to be present. Large delegations were present from Nehawka. Elmwood. Louis continued on Page Six) King Korn Karnival Ties Are Here One of the features of the pre King Korn Karnival season, the ties advertising the event, have arrived in the city and Saturday were placed in the various business houses of the city. The ties are a work of art. made of the best of material that could be secured, and will be a lasting souvenir of the 1950 edition of this popular fall fes tival. The ties are in assorted solid colors and have attracted a very favorable comment from purchasers. The ties are retailed for $2.50, all profits will go to the gen eral fund to aid in making Tie Karnival possible. Owing to the fact that many of the sources of revenue have been curtailed this year it puts the raising of funds up to the boosters in the city and county, hence the sale of the ties. Every time you pur chase a tie vou are giving the King Korn Karnival a boost. Incidentally the ties were de- signed by Al Mogil. local man, and certainly reflects his artis tic ability. School Age Is Set by State At the last session of legisla ture the age requirements for entrance to Kindergarten was made uniform throughout the state. It is now a legal require ment that children who wish to enter the Kindergarten for the first time must have attained the age of five years on or be fore October 15. The only ex ceptions will be for those chil dren wh o will have satisfactorily completed maturity tests under the direction of the state super A intendent of public instruction, administered by county superin tendents. Report Death of Frank Ingwerson The report was received here today (Monday of the death Sunday at Scottsbluff of Frank Ingwerson. 85, former resident of this part of Nebraska. Mr. Ingwerson has been in failing health for the past few years. He was a brother of Mrs. Lucy St- John of Nehawka and R. H. Ingwerson of Weeping Water. Fred Lake Has Close Call I Fred Lake, prominent farmer j of the west part of Cass county. had a close call when he was covered up with corn at his farm north of Elmwood. Corn was i being shelled at the farm. Mr. Lake had gone into the crib to knock down some of the corn, giving the corn a poke and down it came, covering Mr. Lake up j in the sea of corn. Some of the workers at the corn sheller pried some boards off the crib and uncovered him before he suf fered any serious injury. Woman Suffers Heart Attack When Questioned A warning in the Thursday Journal by the sheriff's office in regard to women selling ma chine made material for French hand embroidered linen, brought quick action. Two women driving a new 1950 auto were taken into cus tody on the Louisville road Fri day afternoon after a farmer in that area tipped the sheriff's office that they were in that area. They gave their names as Mrs. Etta Gorman, age 59. and her daughter. Theresa from Peoria. 111. Several local wom en were called to the sheriff s office and made positive identi fication of Mrs. Etta Gorman as the woman who made the sale While under questioning Mrs. Etta Gorman was stricken with a heart attack. A local doctor was called who remained with her until she was able to be moved. Due to the woman's condition it was decided not to press charges against her. Instead she was released Saturday morning to her son. who came from Peoria for her. Before re leasing the two women Sheriff Solomon obtained from them a cash deposit which is to be used is paying back persons who were taken in on the racket. Many Bands to Take Part in Karnival Parades It is the old saying that every one loves a band, if this be true, there will be satisfaction with offerings of this kind during the King Korn Karnival. Ward F Pscherer. musical director of the Plattsmouth city schools, has charge of this part of the Karnival arrangements. His re sults have been most gratifying to the committee. Mr. Pscherer has been in touch with many of the cities in this area, has had a gracious response from the various school bands who have agreed to be here for the three days of the Karnival September 13. 14 and 15th. On Thursday, September 14th Farmers day, at the Karnival. for the afternoon parade Ne braska City. Auburn. Glen wood and Sidney, Iowa have agreed to be here. For the Friday, September 15th parade in the afternoon, the bands of Syracuse, Tabor and Malvern are to be here. In addition to the visiting bands, the band of the Platts mouth high scnool. a classy hard working group of youngsters, will be on hand to participate in all of the parades. The Platts mouth boys and girls that com pose the band, have been ready to aid in any community enter prise that arises, also have been featured at many celebrations in the nearby towns, their work helping to get co-operation of the other school groups. Warren Reed of Denver was here Saturday for a few hours enroute from a business trip to Wichita, Kansas, to his home at Denver. He is owner of a large ambulance service in the Colo rado city- Court IrOoiLsse Brhtis In county court Saturday a marriage license was issued to Arthur Harcellus Lepert. son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Lepert of this city and Georgia Jay Ves eley of Omaha, The young peo ple are to be married here Sat urday. In the office of clerk of the district court Saturday an ap peal from findings of the Cass county board of equalization was filed. T. H. Green of Elmwood is plaintiff vs. Cass county board of equalization. Appeal is in protest of the increases on the north seventy-eight feet of lot 12 and the south sixty-four feet of lot 13 in the NE quarter of SE quarter of section 9-10-10. Answer and cross petition was filed Saturday in the office of clerk of th district court in the case of Plattsmouth Loan & Building association vs. Glenn W. Pankonin. et al. The cross petitioner is H. J. Hodes Co. The - t CLOSE CALL ... Somewhere in (right), and Sgt. Jesse K. Davis, t a fighter plane. Boundaries Of School Areas Given The boundaries of the WTinter steen school are defined as fol lows: All areas East of the Rock Bluff Road and Lincoln avenue (shop road and the viaduct are considered in the Wintersteen District. This school will enroll all pupils of the kindergarten, first, second and third grade ages. Pupils of the fourth grade age are to enroll in the Colum bian school. The boundaries of the Colum bian school are described as follows: All ireas South of Fourth avenue i formerly Rock street and West of Lincoln ave nue (Shop roadt and the Rock Bluff road are considered as belonging lo the Columbian school district. All children of Kindergarten, first, second, third and fourtn grade ages in this area will attend the Columbian school. Children enrolling in the kindergarten will attend only in the afternoon- The boundaries of the First ward school are defined as fol lows: All areas North of Main street and East of Eighth street are considered as being in the First ward school district. Al' . children of first, second and : third grade ages will enroll in the First ward school. Children of kindergarten ages will attend the Central school. I Children outside of three areas will enroll in the Central school. Rev. J. W. Taenzler Enlarges Field Rev. J- W. Taenzler, pastor of the First Christian church here . for a number of years, later i of the Christian church of Glen- wood, has added to his field of 1 labor for the church. He has taken over the pas torate of the Christian church at Tabor, closed for several years. I In the recent months Rev. Taen j zler has been holding services for the residents of the Tabor ; community, and will now make ! this a part of his charge. He I holds services at 9:30 Sundays ! and will then return to Glen ' wood for the 11 o'clock services. I Rev. Taenzler has been a strong figure in the Christian church in this part of the west in recent years, while here was untiring in his work in the church and parish. Art Warga to Vets Hospital Arthur Warga, son of Mr. and ! Mrs. J. C. Warga and clerk at ! the Plattsmouth State bank, de- parted Friday for Lincoln where i he will enter the U. S. Veterans' ' hospital for treatment and a : checkup. i Art has been under treatment j for an illness affecting the legs i and has undergone operations at the hospital at Lincoln and Fitzsimons hospital at Denver. He has not "been feeling the : best of late and it is hoped these j treatments may permit his early ' return to duty. petition sets out that cross pe titioner has a judgment for $415.17 against the defendant Pankonin. recovered June 8. 1950. asking that judgment be J declared a lien against property of the defendant Pankonin, part of lot 10. block 36. Plattsmouth. Hearing on clairrjs were held Friday in the county court in the estate of Robert Kiser, de ceased. Complaint was filed in the county court by Patrolman Leroy Jensen against Norman S. Perry charging him with speeding. The defendant made a rilea nf EUiltV to the charge anrt was given a fine of $15 and costs. Dona5 Ray Aylor was charged ' in county court Saturday with speeding, by Patrolman Leroy Jensen. A plea of guilty was made, fine of $15 and costs I assessed by Judge Raymond J.l Case. .... . . L. jB .. Japan, 1st Lt. Robert Donnavant Columbia. S.C., inspect damage Possible Tragedy Averted by Poor Marksmanship A near traaedy was averted Friday at Wabash because one of two mn who had been in a heated argument wasn't as good a shot as he thought he was. It all began around noon in Wa bash when Will Mabe. an elderly man. and Albert Kiser got into an argument. A few hours after the argument Mr. Kiser drove back into Wabash and approach ed Mr. Mabe who was sitting on a curb. Only a few words were spoken when Mr. Mabe whipped out a Cal. 38 gun and at close range fired two shots at Mr. Kiser. The bullets failed to hit Kiser. Kiser reached for the gun and after a struggle got it away from Mabe. Sheriff Solomon was called to the scene and took Kiser into custody after Mabe filed a com plaint against him for disturb ing his peace. Authorities have not decided what action to be taken if any against Mr. Mabe. Sheriff Solomon stated Kis'V had been drinking prior to the incident. Iroquois Group to Be At Karnival Dwellers of cornland have good news given them in the announcement that the cele brated Iroquois drum and bugle corps and twirlers will be here for the King Korn Karnival. This group, organized by lio quois Lodge BPOE, Omaha, 23 nationally known for their en tertainments, being greatly sought after for parades and festivals. They are highly trained, their offering gives all musical talent they are noted for. Where they have appeared they have really "stolen" , the show by their grace and lively musical rhythm, and this vear will add new laurels to thei record. Here for two of the King Korn Karnivals in the pasr,. they will receive new greetings when they are here next month for the fall festival. Nebraska Casualties in Korean Area The Department of Defense today announced the following casualties in the Korean area from Nebraska: Killed in Action Private Wayne K. Click, son of Mrs. Tempest Baker, 1129 Fifteenth Sidney. First Lieutenant James W. Stoll, son of Mrs. Marie Stoll. 2318 South 8th St., Lincoln. Wounded Private Marvin L. Hrasky. son of Mrs. Garnett J Hrasky, Route 1. Morrill. Missing in Action Private First Class Carl Huey. Jr., son of Mrs. A. E. Nelson, 2003 Cum ing St., Omaha. Private Ken neth E. Kenny, son of Lenis Kenny, Osmond. Private Ken neth Carl Sowers, son of John J. Sowers, 614 South Baltimore. Hastings. Killed in Action Private Jo seph C. Carfie'ri. son cf Joe Car field. 914 South 9th St., Mc Cook. Wounded Private First Class Eugene W. Graham, husband of Mrs. Florence H. Graham. 2515 Caldwell St.. Omaha. Sergeant Robert W. Nelson, son of H. Chris Nelson. 618 "D" St.. Central City. Private George F. Phifer, son of Sherman D. Phifer, Star Route. Benkelman. Private First Class Albert Wes ley, nephew of Mrs. Alberta Jackson, 2100 North 24th St., Omaha. Mrs James McReynolds of Omaha was a visitor in Platts mouth for the past week at the home of C. D. Shupp on North Third street. Fight Brings Damage Suit For $5,150 Suit was filec Saturday in the office of clerk of the district court asking damages for $5,150 as the result of a fight occurring in this city on February 18. 1950. Plaintiff in the case is Er win W. Swenson and defendants Lepert-Wolever Post No. 2543 Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and C. Walter Si kora. Petition of the plaintiff al leges that on February 18. 1950 defendant C. Walter Sikora was acting as agent of the V. F. W. at their club rooms in the city of Plattsmouth. It is further' al leged that on or about 2:30 a. m. on February 18 the defendant in his capacity as agent of the de fendant V. F. W. did make a vio lent and malicious assault and battery on the plaintiff by hit ting, striking and beating the plaintiff about the face and jaw. It is alleged as a result of the attack, the plaintiff has suffered serious and possible permanent injury. It is stated that at the time of the alleged assault the plaintiff was em ployed by the Otis Elevator Co.. at a wage of S360 per month, that as a result of his injuries he was unable to work Febru ary 20 to March 2nd. losing wages of $150. Pierson and Schule of Lincoln are attorneys for the plaintiff. Reserve Men Are Receiving Call In the past few days young men of the community who are members of the reserve forces of the army and navy, have received calls back into the ac tive service and have been no tified to report at once for exam ination and induction back to service. Carl Tiekotter, staff sergeant in reserve, was notified Satur day to report at Fort Francis E. Warren. Cheyenne, Wyoming for examination and assignment. He is expecting to be assigned for service at one of the large bi.ses in Texas. Sanf ord Short, Jr. who has been engaged in work in the south has received notice to re port to Oklahoma City, for exam ination and possible assignment. He was in the radar service in the navy during World War II With the rank of radar operator second class. Teacher's Institute Hold Meeting Today The annual Cass County Tea chers' Institute is being held today (Monday at the district court room beginning at 9:00 o'clock. Miss John Gates, Art Special ist of Chicago will appear on the program with demonstrations of teaching art in the schools. Mr. Niel Goman, Field Direc tor of the National Education Association and the Nebraska State Education Association will address the group on professional ethics and association activities. Dr. Edith Greer, formerly with the state superintendent of pub lic instruction, now head of the department of education. Peru State Teachers College will give interpretations of the changes in school law and the state course of study. Robert Gillispie. Public Health Educator of the Nebraska De partment of Public Health will discuss the Safety Program with the teachers in an effort to in tegrate into the every day cur riculum the principles of safety in the home and on the high ways. Harry Rainey Is Contest Winner Harry Rainey of this city, one of the best known exponents of old time fiddling in this section of Cass county, participated in the Old Fiddler's contest that was held on last Thursday and Friday, August 24th and 25th at the Eagles hall, Ncth Omaha, Harry proved he was in first class fiddlers, by winning a four state contest in which there were representatives from Iowa, Ten nessee, Missouri and Wisconson. He failed by one point of tak ing the Nebraska contest, losing to Bob Walters. John Rohan, Jr., of this city also missed by one point the junior championship class. Correction Through error in Thursday's Journal announcing plans for greeting newcomers to Platts mouth, an article stated that the plans were being sponsored by the Retail Division of the Chamber of Commerce. Fact is, this plan is entirely the idea and under the sponsorship of the Business Men!s Ad Club, an organization that has stood on it's own feet in the city for the past 20 years. The idea has plenty of mei!t and the Bus inessmen's Ad Club is to be com mended for their efforts. Journal Want Ads Pay! Localities Rally With Dollars for 'Band Aid' Fund Indications are that consider able load will be lifted from the shoulders of the Band Par ents Club as farmers and towns people rally to the aid of the Plattsmouth high school band with contributions of corn and cash to clean up indebtedness on new uniforms. James Warga, local farmer, is meeting with great success among rural groups in securing contributions of a bushel of corn to be given to the band, and his drive has only started. Here in Plattsmouth The Jour nal, as an afterthought when announcing Mr- Warga's efforts, contributed S10.00 to a local "Band Aid" Fund with a promise of recognition fo all persons who would like to give a dollar or two to assist this fine group of youngsters and keep them looking their best. While the response has not been too heavy since the Thurs day issue, this newspaper be lieves there are plenty of local people who win welcome an op portunity to help. If so, you can mail or leave yours at The Journal office to be added to the following list: Plattsmouth Journal $10.00 Carl Ulrich 4.00 Mary Peterson 1.00 Mildred Hall 1.00 Next? Special Sale Draws Great Crowds Here One of the largest shopping crowds in many weeks was here Friday in response to ads in The Journal announcing special sales by the Style Shop of this city. Offerings were spring and summer lines of the Gordon ladies ready-to-wear store of Marshalltown. Iowa. Sale opened at 9:30 Friday with great crowds assembled in the vicinity of the store in the Ruse building, ready for the doors to swing open. A large force of clerks was kept on the rush to assist customers. Assortments were large, rap idly snapped up by purchasers. The sale will be continued until stocks are all disposed of. making way for fall and winter lines at the store. Coats, gowns, suits in ladies lines were offered and the re sult was most gratifying to W. S. Hall, proprietor of the store. Lt. James Stoll Killed in War In Korea ! In the list of casualties issued by the war department, is the name of Lt. James W. Stoll. of Lincoln, who was killed in ac tion in the Korean campaign. First Lt. Stoll, member of the regular army, was sent to the far east theatre of war from Hawaii July 21st. He has been , in the regular army service since 1940. : He is a son of Mrs. William Stoll of Lincoln and was born near Avoca. Nebraska, 29 years ago. I Surviving are his wife. Lois, of Lincoln, the mother, one brother. Pvt. Dennis Stoll. who has been stationed with the army at Okinawa. j Lt. Stoll was a nephew of the j late George Stoll of this city. j Louie Born j At Plainview Louis Born departed last Fri- day morning for Plainview, Ne- ! braska. to visit Mr. and Mrs : Adam Frederich, Mrs. Frederich being a sister of the late Mrs. : Born. He anticipated an en joyable trip with an opportunity ; of viewing the farms and crop i situation in that vicinity. Subscribe to The Journal! ! fi Zi .W . G.I. CLIP FOR YOUNG BED PRISOVER ... A youthful North Korean prisoner has his hair clipped in outdoor barbershop in Tillage prison camp near a Fifth air force ftrhtcr strip in Korea. il ill DIPLOMATIC FORAY . . . Sov iet I". delegate demands un seating of Nationalist's China's delegate as he attacks U. S. as aggressor. Local Ruback Super Stores Opening Soon Installation of fixtures and stocking of shelves is progress ing at a rapid pace in the new Ruback Super Stores located in the former Lorenz grocery building at Sixth and Avenue A. The buildin? has bc-n en tirely renovated and reru.-.Tieleri throughout. A red and rra block tile floor has been c;v; pleted. as well as new ceil.nas of celotex acoustical squares in stalled. Flourescent lamps mark up of four complete lines thr full length of the building will provide lighting for the inter ior of the store. Fixtures in the new business place are of latest all-steel enamel design in black and white. Across the south of the building is the frozen food and vegetables and perishable pack aged goods, while the meat de partment is being installed in the southwest section of the store. Latest type checkout stands are placed conveniently at the entrance to the buildini;. with a complete . free parking lot at the rear. A new front -of elate and structural glass has been com pleted and adds considerably to the attractiveness of the bus iness section of the city. Ru back's expect to announce their opening soon. V. F. W. Staged Fine Parade Saturday Saturday evening the business section of the city was enlivened by the motor parade that was advertising and boosting. "It's a Date", entertainment that is being staged here on August 31st and September 1st for the purpose of raising funds for the V. F. W- building fund. The Plattsmouth high school band as always was on the job to boost the civic enterprise with their music and led the parade up and down Main street. The VFW colors were also a feature of the parade as borne by the color bearers and guards. There were a large number of cars in the parade to help boost the show and the good cause that it represents. Henry Donat Has Two Cracked Ribs Henry J. Donat. chief of the fire department, returned home Thursday from several days spent at St. Louis. Missouri, where he and Mrs. Donat were guests at the Louis Lohnes home. Mr. Donat on his arrival home, complained of his side hurting, an, examination by a physician disclosed that he was apparently suffering from two cracked ribs on the right side. How the accident occured that might have caused the injury has not been revealed. Henry is now all taped up in the hope of returning the ribs to their normal condition. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kruger and family of Omaha were here Sun day to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry .ivruger. T '"SWA Democrats in Convention ; On Thursday The democratic county con vention met Thursday evening at 8 o'clock at the district court room in the court house with a pleasing attendance of the members, despite the fact that the convention was limited to the naming of a county central committee, and discussion of party plans for the ensuing cam paign. Attorney Francis M. Casey, county chairman, presided over the meeting that was called to order on time, the ball started rolling. Altoan Chovanec was named as the secretary for the convention. The largest single delegation was that of Nehawka. groups of two and three from the precincts in this part of the county. The west portion of the county had few representatives and a very small group was in attendance from this city. Chairman Casey reported his attendance at the county con vention at Nebraska City, Thurs day afternoon, greeting Walter Raecke .of Central City, nom inee of the democrats for gov ernor, who gave a fine address and urged to support uf the ticket over the state. W. J B. McDonald, of Mur dock. democratic candidate for county clerk, was present and introduced by Chairman Casey. Mr. McDonald expressed his ap preciation of the vote given him, a few of his plans if he was sel ected at the fall election. He pledged to strive to make the office efficient in every way, to lessen the cost of maintenance, to give the residents of the county prompt service at all times. Paul E. Fauquet, candidate for county attorney, was presented, staled that if elected he ex pected to give the residents of the county a fair and unbiased handling of the office. He stated that all persons who had contact with the office of county attor ney, regardless of race, creed or financial circumstances would have consideration. He cited his five years as county judge as proof of his impartial ser vice. Senator W. A. Metzer of Cedar Creek was among those present from Eight Mile Grove, was call ed upon by the chairman for a few remarks. He was loud in his praise of Walter Raecke, can didate for governor- He cited the record of Mr. Raecke in the legislature where he had also been a member at the time. The candidate for governor was well versed in the problems of the state, had been an outstanding figure when in the legislature, (Continued on Page Six) Rain Serves To Check Tournament The invitational softball tour nament that had been planned for the past week, has been combatting the weather man. many of the games being post poned on account of rain and ground conditions. Thursday evening in the open er Donats were winners 12 to 2 over Malvern. Iowa. Harry Rohlfs hurled his team to the win. Hardwick was the pitcher for the Iowans. In the second game Timms defeated the V. F. W. of Nebraska City by a 3 to 1 score. Friday evening of this week the undefeated Donats were turned back by Murray by the score of 2 to 1. Martina was the pitcher for Murray while Webb was on the mound for Donats. Fridav the strong Holmes team of Nebraska City shaded the Nebraska City Legion by the score of 6 to 1. Tonight (Monday, weather permitting, the Plattsmouth VFW will play Murray and the Mikes of Weeping Water will en gage Murray. Local Horse Wins Honors at Fair E. E. Howschultz of this city, owner of Oakmount farm in the southwest part of the city, had one of his fine horses from the Oakmount stables shown at the Cass county fair at Weeping Water the past week. The animal. "Merry Maker." one of the choice animals from the Howschultz farm, attracted a great deal of attention from lovers of horseflesh at the fair. "Memory Maker" was awarded first honors in the two year old futurity class by the judges. Mr. Howschultz has a very fine stable of thoroughbreds at the farm that have attracted nationwide interest, the animals being of fine pedigree and well trained. Mrs. Sybel Brantner of Omn ha has been here the past week visiting at the home of her sis ters. Mrs. Carl Oschlager and Mrs. Florence Coleman. 4