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I TME IPEATTSIMIflDllJ JJaDttJDSrMO. CASS COUNTY'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER e day-Thursday Largest Paid Circulation of Ail Cass County Newspapers VOLUME 65 SIX PAGES PLATTSMOUTH, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 1950 FIVE CENTS PER COPY NUMBER 82 Memorial Is Dedicated Here Sunday Sunday afternoon a large group' was present to witness the dedication of the memorial to the men and women who served their country in world war II. The services were held at the site of the memorial, on Webster boulevard near the Masonic Home. The dedication represents the success of the campaign that has been carried on by the Gar den Clubs of Nebraska, espec ially the Plattsmouth club, mem bers of the organization having labored for the recognition of highway No. 75 as the memorial road. This memorial of native brown .stone, suitably marked, will make a lasting monument of the ser vice the men and women gave in war. It is a great addition to the historical settings of this part of Nebraska. The program covered an hour and was presided over by Donald J. Warga. commander of the Plattsmouth American Legion, with the colors of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion, Auxiliaries of both groups. Navy Mothers being in honored place, with the color guards- The invocation was by Rev. Harold V. Mitchell, pastor of the First Methodist church. Short remarks were given. Mayor Clement Woster, mayor of Plattsmouth giving the welcome, Mrs. Louis Hansen of the Platts- nouth Garden club, a few words of greeting, George Conis, chair man of the park board, presented W. F. Evers, superintendent of the Masonic Home who told of the history of the memorial park where the marker is placed. C. V. Johnson, representing the state highway department also spoke briefly in appreciation of the gift. The plaque was formally pre sented by Mrs. Edward Berlett and Mrs. George Swingle of the local Garden club, Mrs. Berlett having been an untiring worker for the cause- The address of the afternoon was by Aubrey H. Duxbury, of Lincoln, the assistant manager Cf the Veterans Administration in Nebraska. Mr. Duxbury is a lifetime member of the local Legion post, where he served as service officer for some twenty five years. Mr. Duxbury paid a fine tribute to the men and women of the nation that served through world war II. From their service and sacrifice the men and women of the nation might gain inspiration in their (Continued on Page Six) Izaak Walton Chapter Meeting The meeting of the Platts mouth chapter of the Izaak Wal ton League will be held on Tues day at 8 p. m. at the club rooms of the 40 & 8. A good atten dance of the members is wished. Koronation Ball At Eagles Hall After Ceremony Rudy Veil and His Velvet Rhyhim Orchestra has been en gaged to furnish music for the Grand Koronation Ball to be helu at Eagl3s Hall following the crowning ceremony for the new King and Queen of Kornland next Wednesday evening. Junior Woman's club of Platts mouth. with Mrs. Orville Nielsen acting as chairman, are spon sors of the Ball as has been their custom in the past. Tick ets for the event will go on sale through members of the organ ization during the week at only S1.00. Women of this organization put in a great many hours of hard work in arranging this en tertainment feature -in honor of the new King and Queen. All of us should show our apprecia tion by givine them the utmost in cooperation and support. Leave an opening on your agenda Wednesday evening to attend the Koronation Ball. Attends Meeting Of K. of C. County Attorney W. H. Smith and sons were at David City, Nebraska, Sunday where they at tended a meeting of the offi cers of the Knights of Colum bus. While not a state officer, Mr. Smith is a member of the state membership committee. The meeting was attended by the district deputies of the order from all parts of the state, as well as the different state officers- The Plattsmouth family was very agreeably surprised at David City to find that the congregation of the church at Bellwood, Nebraska, was holding a parish dinner. This is the old home of Mr. Smith, the family enjoyed very much the treat af forded them. Masonic Lodge Open for Work Plattsmouth lodee No. fi A F & A. M., Friday opened the fall season oi work at the lodge rooms in the Masonic building The Entered Apprentice degree was conterred on Marvin Rich ards of this city. The degree was conferred by Warren Rhy lander, junior warden of the ioage. Followins the reenlnr ritual istic work of the evening the members enjoyed a very delicious luncn tnat had been prepared by the committee. Worker Killed By Power Line North of City Dale Ballard, 25, of 1909 Read street. Omaha, was electrocuted and Thomas Sederis, 22, of 1811 Webster street, Omaha, injured Friday morning shortly after 9 o'clock, when equipment that they were moving struck a high power line on highway No. 75. two miles north of the Platte river bridge. The men were engaged in moving a hopper belonging to the Lyman-Richey Sand and Gravel company, northward on 75 on a low boy trailer. The men were on top of the equipment, fending off the wires as the truck moved along the highway. Witnesses stated that Ballard had apparently lost his balance, grabbing two of the wires carrying 13,000 volts of electricity. The unfortunate worker, Bal lard had moved to Omaha two weeks ago from Beatrice . He was a World War II veteran- A Bellevue ambulance brought Sederis to the Doctors hospital in Omaha where he was treated. It was found that while he was suffering from shock his condi tion was otherwise good. Farmers Urged To Bring in Corn Exhibits Forrest Todd, who has charge of the Korn Palace at the King Korn . Karnivai is urging that all the farmers bring in their 1950 corn for showing at the of the corn is in the same condition due to the late season and Mr. Todd states that all en tries will have the same basis for judging. Corn will be received for judg ing until Friday noon and should be brought to the tent where it can be listed and ready for the judging. It is hoped to have a large and representative exhibit at the tent so that all farmers are asked to bring in their corn. Special pritfe of $5 will be given for the largest pumpkin brought into the corn palace for exhibit. Cass County Young Folks at Peru State Nebraska's first college, Peru State Teachers college, has started its 83rd academic year. This marks another year of ser vice in serving Nebraska citizens in offering higher education to the state providing teachers for Nebraska's schools. Among the enrollees this fall the following students are from this area: William McCormick, Platts mouth, Freshman; William Wtiite, Plattsmouth, Freshman; Reginald Speak. Louisville, Freshman: Ann Funke, Louis ville, Freshman; Marcus Welton, Louisville, Freshman; "Mervil Miller, Louisville, Sophomore; William Cecil. Plattsmouth, Sophomore; William Wohlfarth, Plattsmouth, Sophomore; Leslie Neil, Plattsmouth. Junior; Char les Janecek, Plattsmouth, Fresh man. Use Journal Want Ads! Court Hlotmse Uriels In the county court Friday the time of Judge Raymond J. Case was taken up in hearing the case of Fred Bourck vs. Lloyd T. Frady, an action for damages arising out of an auto collision at the junction of 5th street and Avenue C. The acci dent occurred at 3 o'clock on the afternoon of Aprli 5. 1950. It was claimed in the petition that the car of the plaintiff was being driven south on 5th street and that of the defendant was com ing east on Avenue C. The two cars collided in the inter section of the streets. The plain tiff asked damage in the amount of $115.50 for car damage and $100 for the loss of the use of the car. The defendant In the case denied any negligence in the operation of the car. The case took up the greater part of Friday. The case was decided in favor of the defendant by the court. It is expected that the case will be appealed to the district court. In the action Casey and Chovanec appeared SOILED VISTA ... To some, the UN means hope of world peace. To these three men, washing windows on the new secretariat build ing in New York, It means a wide expanse of dirty glass. Lieutenant John Munkres Reported Killed The department of defense in their week end report of Amer ican casualties in the Korean area announce that First Lieu tenant John N. Munkres, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvis N. Munkres, Weeping Water, was , killed in action. He had been previously reported as missing in action Lt. Munkres was in the air force. Other casualties reported were : Killed in Action Marine Corps Private First Class Amadore Yount. Jr.. son of Mr. and Mrs. Amadore M. Yount, Irvington. Wounded Army, Corporal Homer E. Baird. son of Mrs. Pearl Baird, Oshkosh. Marine Corps. Private First Class James Lee Ray. son of Mr. and Mrs- George j E. Ray, Rushville. . , ; Missing in Action Army, Mas ' ter Sergeant Lester E. Kriha, son ; of Mrs. Frank Kriha, Big Springs. Army: Private First Class Wil : liam C. Beebe, son of Mrs. Irene B. Beebe, 1216 South 12th Street, Omaha. i Missing in Action Army: Pri- i vate William D. Simmons, hus band of Mrs. Betty J. Simmons, ; 1800 Hoyt Street, Beatrice- I Wounded Army: Corporal Edmond D. Kulczewski, son of Mrs. Mary Kulczewski. 2717 "I" ; Street, Omaha. Private First Class Leroy A. Wacker, son of : Mrs. Minnie M. Wacker. Culbert son. Army: Private First Class ' Orville L. Pankowsky. son of Mrs. Alma M. Pankcwsky, Northport. Classes of High School Name Sponsors The classes of the high school I organized this week by the nam 1 ing of their class sponsors for the school year. The senior class of sixty-six : members, selected Miss Jessie ; Whalen as their sponsor for the ; year. The juniors with an en ' rollment of eighty-four have i named as their advisor and ! sponsor James Craigmile. The 1 sophomore class, eighty - six in number, largest in the school. have named as tneir sponsor Joe York- The freshmen of the school, numbering eighty-four, have designated Miss Jean Road house to serve them as sponsor as the school year opens. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Mavfield ! and Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Noyes of Louisville were here Monday ; for a short time. jfor the plaintiff and Walter H. Smith for the defendant. In the office of the clerk of the district court " Saturday an ac ion was filed for license to sell real estate entitled: In the Mat ter of the Application of Leo Thimgan, administrator of the estate of Chlodia Ann Thimgan, deceased. The petition sets forth that the property in 'the estate is not sufficient to pay debts of the deceased. The es tate has ownership of lots 204 and 205 in the village of Green wood, subject to a lien of the Central Building & Loan Asso ciation of Lincoln, and it is asked that these may be sold subject to the lien. Casey & Chovanec appear for the peti tioner. In the county court Saturday a complaint was heard charg ing Henry Doeden with operat- ! ing a motor vehicle without the proper license plates. He made a plea of guilty and was given a i fine of $10 and costs. Boosters Visit Neighbor Towns On Saturday Saturday a caravan of autos bearing members of the Platts mouth high school band and representatives of various bus iness and professional circles of the city, were out through Cass county to advertise and extend an invitation to the public to come to Plattsmouth this week to the King Korn Karnivai. The caravan left this city at 12:30, headed south, made the first stop at Murray to greet the good people of that com munity, who are dyed in the wool King Korn boosters. The group then continued on to Union for another visit, and greeting of the residents, then on west along 34 to Nehawka, down to Avoca and then to Weeping Water. The party con tinued north to Louisville where they enjoyed a short stay and meeting with the friends. Mov ing north the boosters made a sweep through Sarpy county, with stops at Springfield, Pap illion and Bellevue, before turn ing back to Plattsmouth. The Plattsmouth high school band. Plattsmouth's best known and popular entertaining unit, was a hit of the trip ,as they played a few numbers at each stop. Director Ward Pscherer and his boys and girls were real attractions. Those who furnished cars for the caravan were: Edward KohrelL R- R. Furse, Ray Story, Herb Minor. Plattsmouth Motors, T. I- Friest, Phil Lepert, Robert Sedlak. Cle ment Woster, Harold Alkire, Ward Pscherer. Cass County Motors. Others who assisted by driving cars for the owners were Donna Rhoden and Vern Hutton. The party returned to Platts mouth by 5 p. m. after an af ternoon of boosting and visiting with our neighboring towns. TEACH IN IOWA SCHOOL Mrs. T. I. Friest has been teaching in the schools at Pa cific Junction the past we?k. She has been substituting in the class room for one of the mem bers of the faculty who was called for induction examina'on for the army. 4-H Calf Show Big Feature of King Korn Show A feature of the King Korn Karnivai that will appeal to all of the farmers of the county, particularly the young men of the 4-H clubs, is that of the calf show- This show will be located in the tent at First Avenue and Seventh street, near the Wimpy Inn. All entries must be in not later than 9 a. m. Thurs day. Steers will be divided into classes according to breeds: All heifers will compete in one class. The judging will start at 10 a. m. Thursday. The awards will be Blue Rib bon, $9r red, $8; white. $7; pink, $6 and S5 for all other baby beef shown. Ribbons will be awarded to the champion steer and cham pion heifer. Ribbons will be awarded to the frist four placing in showman ship in both the Senior and Junior divisions. Only 4-H Club members are eligible to com pete and each member is lim ited to two entries. Entries will be released at 5:00 p. m , Friday. Bedding will be furnished. Mrs. Roy Rinker and daugh ter Phyllis, of Philadelphia Pennsylvania, are now visiting in Cass county at the farm home of Mrs. Rinker's parents, iMr. and Mrs. E. Q. Ruffner. Mynard Church Observes 90th Anniversary Sunday. September 10th large congregations filled the Mynard Evangelical United Brethren church to observe the 90th an niversary of the church. The occasion was most nota ble for this congregation, mark ing as it did the leng period of years that the teaching of the Christian faith has been carried on in this community. Rev. S. B. Williams. D. D.. as sistant secretary, church exten sion, of Dayton. Ohio, brought the message at both the morn ing and afternoon services, bringing an inspirational mes sage on the work of the church at home and over the world. He paid tribute to the Mynard church, its congregation that have built a monument to Chris tian teaching and faith worthy of the honor. A fine musical program had been arranged by the musical department of the church bv Mrs. R. O. Cole and Miss Edith Wetenkamp as well as members of the choir. The choir and congregation presented a num ber of hymns and the anthem during the services. At the morning service Raymond C. Cook was heard in a solo. "To day I Walked Where Jesus Walked." R. O. Cole, one of the active laymen of the church had pre pared a fine history of the church, presented by Robert Cole, a son. This review cov ered the organization of the church in the Pleasant View log school in 1860. the erection of Liberty church in 1871. the par ticipation of the local church in the Nebraska conference in 1873, the entertainment by the local church of the conference in 1877. It was most interesting to learn that the church had erected its first parsonage in 1E82 and 1883. The church at Mynard had been purchased in 1920 with the par sonage. From this date forward constant improvements have been added until today it is one of the finest houses of worship of the United Brethren in this part of the west. Members of the church en joyed the participation in the services of a number of former pastors and their families in the services. At the noon hour a basket din ner was served in the church basement that was enjoyed by a very large number. Bill McCormick Elected at Peru Bill McCormick, graduate of the class of 1950 of the Platts mouth high school, now a stu dent at Peru State Teachers col lege, has been elected as the treasurer of the freshman class of the school. Jerry Grancer of Beatrice was named as the class president at the meeting held this week. Bill was an outstanding stu dent both in athletics and scho lastic standing in the Platts mouth school. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McCormick Many Residents Aid in Band Fund Drive The past week has seen a large boost in the funds to re duce the indebtedness on the high school band uniforms. The response has been most gener ous. The farmers of the nearby territory are setting a fast pace for the town residents in the drive. Funds received from the res idents of the city show the fol lowing results in cash : Don York $1; Raymond Cook $2; Emma Egenberger $1.50; Mike Tritsch $2; Carl Ulrich $4; Mary Petersen $1; Mildred Hall SI; Herman Graham $1; Mrs. H. J. Thiele $1; Ralph Wehr bein $1.45; Victor Stoehr $1.50; Leonard Brothers $2; Wallace Warner $1; Bill Worthan $1; Carl Egenberger $1; Timm's Bar $2: Dan Reichstadt SI; Stand ers $3; L. D. Hiatt $1; George Farley $2. Additional sums reported today (Monday) are Max Vallery, $2; Maynard Tritsch, $5; Chester L. Wiles. $2; John P- Kaffenber ger, $2; James Wondra. $1. FEELING BETTER Mrs. Noaecker of Grand Island who is now at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. H. Bernhardt, is feeling very much improved. She was operated on some three weeks ago at an Omaha hos pital, and is now recuperating here. ERROR IN PRICE In the advertisement of the Ruback Super stores in the Jour nal Thursday, Honor brand orange juice was advertised as a six ounce can for 43c. This should have been two cans for 43c. Use Journal Want Ads! Plattsmouth's Newest Store Has Opening Friday and Saturday witnessed the opening of the Ruback Super Store on North Sixth street in the building that was so long occupied by Lorenz Brothers. To one familiar with the old building, and its interior, a visit was seemingly to a new land, the newly remodeled, and one might say, rebuilt structure, be ing made into one of the finest business houses of the commun ity. The building and store was purchased in June by Meyer L Ruback of Carson. Iowa, yith the remodeling program start ing at that time, it has been carried on until the present large modern city store is a part of the Plattsmouth community life. The exterior of the building has been transformed with new front, large show windows span ning the east of the store, fin ished in white with the black glass bases- A fine plastic marquee is now adorning the front of the build ing adding much to the appear ance of the structure. A new entrance with doors of the most modern type has been installed at the northeast corner of the store. It is in the interior of the building that the thorough mod ernizing of the store is realized. The whole interior has been fin ished in glittering white walls' and ceiling, the length oi tne ceiling there are two long rows of flourescent lights that trans form the store into a dazzling place of beauty. The flooring is finished in gray and red tile that adds to the general appearance of the store. Long rows of the latest type Tyler refrigerated and display cases line the south side of the building. These are to care for the fresh vegetables and fruits, frozen foods, giving them the last word in convenience. Through the store are the large floor display cases of the latest type to carry the won derful array of foodstuffs, sup plemented by wall cases on the north of the store room. The meat department is lo cated on the west side of the building, large modern and at tractive refrigerated cases carry ing the stocks of meat that are on display for the pub lic Here as in the rest of the store, the fittings are of the latest type, the best that money can purchase for the new store. Checkout stands near the en trance to the 'store are of the latest type, equipped with cash registers and modernized check ing facilities. The opening days these were busy spots as patrons and residents of the city filed through to admire the store and do their shopping and view the new store. Howard Ruback is the res ident manager of the store, an experienced man in this line of modern and up to the minute stores. In the meat department is Lee Huston as butcher and head of the department. The regular personnel com prise Mildred Boyd and Tommie Beins. Additional members of the staff, as part time employes, are Mrs. Ordell Hennings and Bill Anderson to assist the pa trons in their shopping. A trip to this store, one of the several owned by Mr. Ruback, is really a revelation. Season Tickets Now on Sale Season tickets for the football season at Memorial field are now on sale at Schreiner's drug store. This plan of selling season re serve tickets to the home games has proven a great satisfaction to the fans, assuring them a seat at the games in the elevated stadium. This feature is one that all should appreciate. Get your tickets now while they are avail able and assure yourself a seat at all the games. Al Mogil was an over holidav visitor at Cedar Rapids. Iowa, where he was called to attend the wedding of his brother, held on Sunday. I - n fey A ADOPTED BY FIREEATERS . . . Mike Reefor, who fought for life for a year alter his cowboy sait went ap ia flames, has been made an honorary fireman by District af Colombia firemen. He had 35 akin grafts oa hU 70-per-ccnt-eared body, y Sheriff Cracks Forgery King Saturday After 24 -Hour investigation Following a 24-hour investigation starting early Fri day, Sheriff Tom Solomon cracked a forgery rinjr operat ing in this territory, took three men into custody and re covered forged checks, rubber stamps, and other equip ment used in pas-inir 21 checks totaling $1,672.23 drawn on the Plattsmouth State Bank. Taken into custody at Omaha were J. L. Watson, trucker, and two-time loser, of 4819 South 24th street: his brother, Al Watson, same address, and Richard Dry ant, colored, of Omaha, allegedly paid $200 for duplicat ing and printing the payroll checks of the Midwestern Construction Co., pipeline contractors working in this ter ritory for the past few months. " Still at liberty and object cf I . i fc-r : IM&M ORDERED RAIL STRIKE . . . Decision to strike two rail unions, which was called oft when government took over rail roads, was revealed ia a tele gram signed by W. P. Kennedy, bead of trainmen's union. Football Team Ready for First Game on Friday The Plattsmouth high school football team is facing the last few scrimmages before the open ing of the season Fridajy at Au burn with the Bulldogs. Since the opening of school, the squad has been increased to 53 members with the boys taking a great deal of interest and im provement in fieir play. Tempo of the practice has been con stantly increasing in the last few days. Boys getting the starting call so far have been John Liddick, John Ahrends or Ronald Hunt., ends; Everett Uarkey, Ray Kou bek and Dick March, tackles: Ronald Vargo, Dave Newburn and Wayne Ritke, guards: Dick Kalasek and Don Bocock. cen ters; Merle Dasher. Stanley Cole. Jack Todd. Jerome Ulrich, Jon Schuetz. Dick Tincher and Tom Conis in the backfield. Twenty-five boys have been passed so far with probably another five to make the trip Friday to Auburn. Plattsmouth is in for a real battle against a veteran Auburn eleven that has fallen before the Blue Devils the past four sea sons. It will take a lot of hustle and spirit for us to make it five in a row. Spirit and morale has been good in practice the past week and if we can hold it for the Bulldogs it should be a ding dong battle. The first home game of the season will be on Friday. September 22, with the College View team here to start the sea son. RETURNS TO EAST Mrs. Glenn White of Wash ington, D. C, who has been here visiting her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Walling and members of the C. J. White family, de parted Friday evening by plane for her home. Mrs. White was called here by the serious ill . ness of her grandmother, Mrs. Michael Bajeck- a wide search is Jack Kye, alias Jack Tucker, of England. Ar kansas, passer of the checks. Kye has a long record of forg ery, burglary, and other crimes, extending back to 1938 in Ha waii where he was convicted on burglary charges. He has served time in other institutions from Xtw Yo:k State to California. Notified of the frauci. Sheriff Solomon through a lead fur- i nished by a tavern operator at Omaha, took J. L. Watson into custody at 8 o'clock Friday eve ning, bringing him to Platts mouth Near midnight, the sher iff stated, the man confessed and led him to a barn near the i'lattc river where a steel safetv box was hidden. Recovered, the box yielded a total of 98 addi tional checks, rubber stamp out li'o. ind a signature stamp of E. E. Frans of the Midwestern Construction Company. Other papers found on his person re ealcd the identity of his accom plices. When arrested, a search of the room occupied by Bryant, brought 200 checks printed with the name "Olympic Commissary Co., Chicago and Minneapolis." plus forged identification cards. . A check with Minneapolis police revealed the man Kye was being riuniea in cunnecuun wilii ail incident concerning this corn pay in the above city. As all the checks were passed in Douglas county, the men were turned over to Omaha police and prosecution will be made there. According to information given this newspaper by Sheriff Solo mon, the men were released by Omaha authorities on bond for later appearance. Recqrds reveal that J. L. Wat son has served two terms, one covering arson in the burning of a corn elevator near Pender in 1940. He has been engaged in the trucking business for the past few years. Bryant, in addi tion to his present difficulties, is now free on bond pending an appeal of a murder conviction involving a death in an Omaha tavern several months ago. Watson told the local sheriff Monday he was attempting to sell his truck in an effort to make partial restitution to the endorsers of the checks. Dr. Heineman Pays Official 40 & 8 Visits Dr. Paul T. Heineman of this city, grand de gare of the Forty & Eight Societe of Nebraska, has started his official visit of the various voi hires of the organization- On Thursday evening he was a visitor at Council Bluffs to attend the installation of offi cers of the Iowa voiture. Fred Kinney of Sioux City, grand chef de gare of Iowa, was present to assist in the installing. Chef de gare Robert Cappell of Cass county voiture 1218 accompanied Dr. Heineman on the visit. Saturday evening Dr. Heine man accompanied by Fred Lugsch, past chef de gare of voiture 1218, paid an official visit to voiture 103 at Lincoln, the occasion being the installa tion of the officers. There was a very large attendance of the members from Lincoln and neighboring voitures present. Mrs. Heineman and Mrs. Lugsch accompanied the men to Lincoln and enjoyed a social visit with friends. Returns from Trip To Canadian Lakes Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lugsch and Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schmidtmann returned Wednes day from a very pleasant week spent in the Canadian lake country. They spent a part of the time at Red Lake, north cf Winnipeg, finding the fishing good and making many fine catches of game fish. The party also drove to Ver million Bay on Lake Superior with visits at Port Arthur and Fort William as a cart of the sightseeing Dart of the trjp. They also visited at Duluth be fore turning their way south toward home.