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THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL : AGE SIX Thursday, January 10, 1952 Indians Bow Plattsmouth In a post-season football1 ime. assimilating basketball aying: conditions, Plattsmouth .iged Weeping Water 58-53 on he local court Wednesday liKht. Referees called 41 fouls in the rcntest, with Plattsmouth gain- g its edge by connecting ok 58-53 To Wednesday more free tosses. Both teams hit the same number of field goals. Paced by Stanley Cole, who connected for 26 points, the Blue Devils held a slim lead throughout most of the game. Close all the way, Plattsmouth neld Its greatest lead during the y.' fjL If ImSsi i ' ,i. i.i. .I... r'' ,nr trwm final period. The scor was knotted at 11 at the end of one quarter, i and Plattsmouth held a sum two point lead. 25-23, at halftlme. Play continued close through out the third period with the Blue Devils in front 40-37. With three minutes remaining in the contest, the Blue Devils held a 12 point lead. But the Indians slowly whittled it down to five points as the game end ed. Cole boosted his per-game average to a cool 22 points with the 2'6 point barrage Wednes day night. He connected for 10 field goals and six of 10 gift tosses. Hodge Eaton came through with 11 points for the Blue Devils on five field goals and one gift toss. Bickford and Everett were the big guns in WeeDing Water's attack. Bickford his 20 points, while Everett has 12. Three players were banished from the game on fouls. Wond ra fouled out for the Blue Dev ils, and Krogh and Gibson went to the showers via the same route for Weeping Water. The Blue Devils connected on 18 of 34 free throws while Weeping Water hit on 13 of 26. Plattsmouth FG FT Cole, f 10 6-10 Schuetz, f 2 1-3 Wondra. f 1 3-8 Conis, g l 4-6 Eaton, c 5 1-4 Kennell. g 1 3-3 Todd, g 0 0-0 G. Wood, g 0 0-0 " 'Pawnee City Next Foe For Plattsmouth pp 3 1 5 4 2 3 0 0 Winners of three of five cage battles, the Plattsmouth Blue Devils will invade Pawnee City Friday night in a non-conference clash. Onlv the varsity will make the trip. Pawnee City, which is facing a rebuilding job this year, after taking the district crown from Plattsmouth a year ago. is still rated one of the strong teams in the southeast. The host team stooped Plattsmouth 51-44' here a year ago. in addition to the district tournament win. Coach Merle Stewart will de pend on speed and accuracy in the contest Friday night. Stan ley Cole will be expected to gun the Blue Devils against the Pawnee City clan. Probable starters will be Cole and Wondra at forwards. Hodge Eaton at center and Conis and Kennell at guards. Totals 20 18-34 18 Weeping Water FG FT PF Bickford. f 8 4-9 4 Hermann, f 1 2-5 4 Luhring, f 0 0-0 1 Krogh. c 2 3-5 5 Gibson, g 3 3-4 5 fitacey, g .1 0-0 1 Everett, g 5 2-3 3 Totals 20 13-26 23 mm NO CREDIT RESTRICTIONS LOW DOWN-PAYMENT LIBERAL TRADE-IN K LONG, EASY TERMS Ses us today for a demonstration of these great extra-value trucks V. Bryant Motor Co. m ! Gun Club Members view vvuaure rum Six wildlife films were viewed by members of the Plattsmouth Rod and Gun Club, at the group's regular monthly meet ing held, at the 40 & 8 club Tuesday night. The films described use of bird dogs in hunting ducks, quail and pheasants. Other films showed big game hunting in Africa and alligator hunting by hand in Florida. A small number attended the meeting. 125 North 5th Phone 283 Mrs. Royal Peterson and Mrs. Joe Hooper of Omaha enter tained Wednesday evening at a 6:30 dinner. Attending from Plattsmouth were Mr. and Mrs. John E. Carmack and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Egenberger. Journal Want Ada Pay! JANUARY CL nn i Regrouping & Repricing brings Sensational REDUCTIONS In Our WINTER STOCK Of AIvo Notches 46-40 Cage Tilt Friday Roger Kinneys 25-point bar rage was too much for Coach Johnny Johnston's Elm wood cagers Friday night as the Or ioles romped to a 56-40 Cass county conference win. Alvo sped to an earlv lead which it never relinquished. Coach Ollie Mayfleld's crew was in front 12-3 at the end of one period, before Elmwood caught fire. The Orioles held a 24-18 mar gin at halftlme and were in complete control throughout the second half. The score was 42- 29 going Into the final period. Kinney maintained a steady scoring pace throughout the game, registering three or more points in each quarter. Four baskets in the final quarter boosted his evening's total. Be hind Kinney, McNeese and D. Clark each had nine points for Alvo. Others hitting the scor ing column for the Orioles were Junior Weichel. 7; K. Clark, 4; and Hermann. 2. Dudley Doebele led Elmwood scoring with 14 points, all on field goals. Keith Drake had nine and Merrill McCoy, 7. Other Elmwood players to score were Bornemeier and Lannin, each 4; and Backemeyer. 2. Alvo, displaying accuracy from the free throw line, connected on 16 or 27 gilt tosses. Elm wood could hit only 8 of 18. Coach j Mayfleld's second stringers also stopped the Elm wood B team, but the Invader's volleyball team dropped its con test. iAISAKlCE SALE FOR YOUR MONEY THAN EVER BEFORE Rated Superior In Competitive Tests Ralph Hennings, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hennings of Plattsmouth, revived a superior rating and a class A grade in service ground work, results of tests given by the United Air Lines show. Hennings has been employed with the ground force at the Omaha airport for the past five months. He received the recog nition in competitive examina tions given by the air lines. Menges Leads Reserves Past Indians 33-31 Russell Manges' basket with 10 seconds remaining broke a 31-31 tie and enabled Plattsmouth Reserves to edge Weeping Wa ter second stringers 33-31. Menges came through in the same manner at the close of the first half to give the Blue Devils a halftime 17-18 margin. Plattsmouth roared into a 12 6 first quarter margin before the Papooses began to connect. Weeping Water cut the margin to one point at the half and moved Into a 25-23 margin go ing into the final period. Menges and Lyle Wood were high for Plattsmouth with nine joints each. Eugene Dasher and Dick Beverage each hit five, Jimmy Jacques had four and Stuart Nielsen one. Compton and Garrison were high for the Indians with nine each. The Reserves will not make the trip to Pawnee City Friday night. Eagles Sign Over 100 Donors For Bloodmobiie I Ji Murdock Romps Past Raymond 54-30 Tuesday Albert Thlel paced Coach Buzz Gakemeier's Murdock quintet to a rousing 54-30 win over Ray mond Tuesday night at Mur dock. Thiel accounted for 22 points in leading the scoring parade. Murdock moved into an early lead and was far In front throughout the game.. The Cass countians led 13-4 at the end of one period of play and held a 34-10 lead at halftime. Thiel accounted for 13 points during the first half. The two teams battled on even terms throughout the third pe riod with Murdock in front 45-21. Trailing Thiel in the scoring column were Verle Rieckman with 11; Ronald Peters. 10; War ren Wilken, 9; and Gene Mc Donald. 2. Brey hit 14 points in leading the Raymond scoring. Raymond hit 10 of 13 free throws, while Murdock connect ed on only six of the same num ber of attempts. Gakemeier's crew dropped in 24 field goals. Lions Drop Close Cage Tilt To Ashland 44-37 Coach Darrell Brandenburg's Louisville quintet dropped a close 44-37 basketball contest to Ashland Tuesday night. Ashland led throughout. Paced by Judd, the home town team moved into a 13-6 first : quarter lead and remained in front throughout. It was 22 18 at halftime. Judd hit 15 points to pace the scoring. The winner pulled into a 34 27 margin at the three quarter mark and battled on even terms the final period. Bob Webel, senior guard, was high point getter for the Lions with 12 points. Eight of his points came from the free throw line." Chris Salberg hit 8; Don Headley, 5; Bill Engel kemier, 4; White and Ahl, each 3;- and Schlater, 2. Trailing Judd for Ashland were Pollard with 8 and Camp bell and Young, each with 7. The Lions could hit only a cool 18 per cent of their shots, connecting on 12 of 66. They hit half from the free throw line. Ashland won the second team and volleyball games for a clean sweep. Its B team edged the Lions 56-48 with Lowell drop ping in 20 points. L. Robbins and J. Worthman each hit 10 for Louisville. The volleyball game went to Ashland 25-23. Members of Plattsmouth. Aerie, Fraternal Order of eagles, and their Auxiliary, ar? doing a "bang up" job in recruiting don ors for the bloodmobiie visit scheduled here January 31. The group of five recruits have signed more than one hundred donors since they accepted spon sorship of the bloodmobiie a week ago. Heading the recruiting cam paign are Earl Winscot. Doran Bowman. Dorothy Janecek, An na Pearl Beins and Edna Tay lor. Dr. Louis Amato, who an nounced the names of the re cruiters today, complimented them on the tremendous job they have done in the first week. Dr. Amato also disclosed that the bloodmobiie will be located at the Presbyterian church when blood is received here. It will be in operation from one o'clock in the afternoon until seven o'clock that evening. In addition to recruiting, members of the Eagles and Aux iliary will also prepare the food which is served to donors after they have given blood. The food will be served by ladies of the church. In announcing the names of the Eagle committee members, Dr. Amato cited the group for its vigorous activity in signing over 100 pledged donors, and exclaimed that the group has taken full-charge of the cam paign. Prospective donors who ars not contacted by one of the members of the Eagles organi zation are advised to call one of the commiteemen. Their phone numbers are Earl Winscot, 5941; Doran Bowman, 3982; Dorothy Janecek, 3148; Anna Pearl Beins, 4223, and Edna Taylor, 3069. During the remaining three weeks, the group will seek to sign at least another one hundred donors. They seek to sign at least 200 for the bloodmobiie visit. Attrrnpv Hnrold Elliott Of Weeping Water was here Tues day to look after some matters at the court house. i Monday, Jan. 11 W. C. T. U. will meet Monday ' afternoon,' January 14. at two ! o'clock at the home of Mrs. G. i E. Dunning. FURNACES Installed By Martinson Sheet Metal 620 1st Ave. Phone 237 George Conis was in Omaha Tuesday evening to attend a J meeting of the congregation of j the Greek church. POULTRY W HENS Hum Heavy Breeds 4, KENS Leghorns 22 28c R. B. Jones, well known mill operator of Bartlett, Iowa, was in the city Tuesday looking after some matters of business Jfl D D C B D & & C B B & B B B B B R ALL ROOSTERS ie S TOP MARKET PRICES Every Day On , Cream - Eqqs - Hides i SAVE MONEY INCREASE PRODUCTION NO MIXING TO DO - JUST FEED - FREE CHOICE Millers Poultry Crumbles EGG CRUMBLES 18 EGG CRUMBLES 26 $5.20 cwt. S5.60 cwt. rtL am CASE Phone 3197 or 5223 H Plattsmouth rO LAiGI COMMUNITY I NEBRASKA CITY 5.00 On Every One of these 100 All Wool Coats and Suits in This January Clearance COME EARLY AND SAVE! $10.95 , $39.95 If you need a good winter coat and if you thrill to real savings . . . then this is your sale. SLIPS Broken Sizes Former Price 3.98 Now $2.98 DRESSES SACRIFICED Regardless of Former Prices 5.90 10.95 Armstrongs Return From Illinois Trip Mr. and Mrs. Fred Armstrong returned Wednesday evening from Oalesburg, Peoria, Pontiac, Pickin and Greenfield, Illinois, wnere mey naa spent tne past several weeks with relatives and inenas. On the triip, Mr. Armstrong visited with a youneer brothpr whom he had not seen for 40 years. The brother lives at Peoria. Leo Switzer returned home from Letonla, Ohio, Wednesday after a visit with relatives there for the past two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thiele took him to his home at Nehawka. N Journal Want Ads Pay! New Studebakers Are Displayed At Wiysel Auto (Continued from Paee One) illumination is sacrificed how ever. New hood and fender orna ments, along with re-designed stainless steel gravel pads, com plete the more prominent ex terior changes. Surer, softer and easier brake action has been achieved in the new Studebaker, on display at Wiysel's, by changes in tha brake pedal linkage, the adop tion of floating rear shoes in all brakes, and brake linings with greater resistance to "fading." Other innovations include in strument panel push button starting on all models equipped with automatic drive, a new type starter for the Commander, moisture-proof ignition sys tems and a boost in the genera tor output. No basic changes were made in either the 6 or 8 cylinder engines. Trim and appointments are eye-appealing and indicative of the interiors of the new model. The instrument panels are at tractively designed against backgrounds of Windsor gray. Upholstery and trim are out standing in comfort, design, ma terials and colors. Durability and richness are features of up holstery fabrics. - Bee the 1952 Studebaker at Wiysel Auto Service. 721 Second Avenue. Starting Promptly at 12:30 o'CIock 2 HE A ATTL One Purbred Roan . Short horn Bull, 18 months old LUBRICATION ESSENTIAL RIGHT NOW! Winter's tough on cars . . . and that's why it's extra important to have your car properly lubricated right through the cold season. Our experts, experienced in every make and model of automobile, assure the job well done. Drive up today! GOOD SERVICE BUILT OUR BUSINESS Huebner's "66" Station TANK WAGON SERVICE Phone 212 Plattsmouth 5 Mixed Breed Milk Cows to calf right away One Purebred White Face Bull, 2 years old Two White Face Stock Cows to calf right away 13 Head White Face Calves from the Lawson Cook Farm Including 3 Extra Choice White Face Bull Calves 10 Head of Light Weight Mixed Stock Cattle from one farm - TWO GOOD BOARS - One Registered Spotted Poland China Boar One Purebred Red Boar One 14-foot Feed Bunk and Hay Rack Combination One 10-A John Deere Hammermill, Like New ABOVE ITEMS ARE IN ADDITION TO OUR REGULAR SALE. BE SURE AND BE THERE! AT PRIVATE SALE New Nails, per lb 4c WE BUY HORSES AND MULES 7 DAYS A WEEK Day or Night the BEST Market this side of Topeka NO COMMISSION NO WAITING CHARGES SL CITY BARN KENNY GLOVER, Owner and Operator Frank Erhart, Auctioneer Ernie Davis, Clerk We Always Have A Good Market"