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JUL m rm' THE PLATTCIYSOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE SIX Thursday, May 8, 1952 Retailers Plan Three-Day Tourist Courtesy School Thirteen billions of dollars are spent annually by American tourists, making tourism the third largest industry in the country. What are we doing to get our share of these tourist dollars. John Soennichsen. head of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Retail Division, an nounced today that his division would soonsor a tourist courtesy school May 21, 22, 23, to answer the above question. In Soennichsen's announce ment, he said, 'Courtesy in busi ness is not measured by the size of the show window or adver tising in the paper but rather by the manner in which the cus tomer is treated. Likewise, tour ist courtesy Is not a matter of printed folders or highway signs. but a friendly manner ot treat ing the traveling public." The purpose of this course Is: 1 to make people conscious of the need for a more friendly attitude toward tourists and 2 to devel op a plan of practicing courtesy. The course is designed for those who meet the traveling public face to face: i. e., filling station attendants, restaurant and luncheonette, hotel, motel and tourist court, garage, gift shop, drug store and all other retail store personnel. Soennichsen said. "There is no mysterious trick to attracting tourist trade. Most travelers ap preciate the courtesy extended them by waitresses, orvice sta tion attendants, tourist court employees, hotel employees, traffic officers, and others who come in contact with the tour ists. We do not need a gun to stop a tourist. "People like prompt and cour teous service. In addition to giving service and information they ask for, we can go one step further and tell them about our town.' The Retail Division head 1 pointed out, "The reason most I towns do not attract more tour i ists is that they do not make an effort. The typical situation is that you feed them, fill 'ifii up with gas, and actually push them along to the next town or next state." The school will be conducted by leaders in the tourist busi ness and persons fully aware of what we have in this area that is of interest to the tourist. The school will be held in the library basement at 7:30 each evening. Pvt. Sell Now In Germany Pvt. James R. Sell is station ed at Frankfort. Germanv. his mother, Mrs. John Fitch, learn ed recently in a letter from her yon. He left the states a short time ao for overseas. Pvt. Sell's address is Pvt. J.ime.s Sell VS 552075G2. Co. H.. 13th Infantry Reziment. APO 1, New York. New York. Ernest Weller, who is engaged at the Minor Pontiac garage, is departing Friday on a vacation trip to the west part of the state. He will visit at Scotts bluff and enjoy the fishing In that locality. L rtfVtiawn'j sac Grocery Store Plans Quiz Show A quiz program will be con ducted at Ruback Super Stores here on Saturday. May 10. How ard Ruback announced today. The quiz show will pertain to questions on groceries. On hand to conduct the quiz program will be "Mr. Quiz" who will hold the programs through out the day. Free groceries will be given by the store to persons correctly answering ciuestions. Many other prizes are also being offered. The show will be held Satur day only. Bridge Destroyed In 1950 Heed To Be Replaced I The reconstruction of about a . mile of Highway Nebraska No. ; 50 in and near Weeping Water, i including a bridge over Weeping Water Creek, will be one of the , projects on which contractors i will be asked to bid at a De partment of Roads and Irriga tion letting May 22nd. State Engineer Harold L. Aitken an nounced details of the proposed construction Thursday. A bridge over me creek was destroyed in the May, 1950 flood ! and only a crossing for pedes trians has been that site since. Traffic on No. 50 has been, and will continue, detour ing west of town until the new bridge is completed. The project which is .8 of a mile long, will extend south from the railroad tracks. On East Street, which is No. 50, new con crete paving will, be placed be tween the railroad tracks and M ! Street. The highway is now paved between M and O Streets, but the O Street intersection is to be paved as a part of the proposed work. The new bridge will be a three-span concrete rigid frame structure. 140 feet long with a concrete floor, 26 feet wide. In order to secure the materials more rapidly, the highway de partment ordered the piling for the bridge as soon as the plans were complete. Contractors will bid upon furnishing all other materials and erecting the struc ture. The creek channel Is to be made straighter, wider and deeper. One concrete box culvert, 11 metal culverts, "three curb inlets and 7 driveway pipes are to be installed to provide proper drainage. One existing box cul- j vert and three pipe culverts now i beneath the road will be extend ! ed. A new concrete box cul- vert 6 teet, wiae, o ieet mgn ana extending 70 feet across the roadway will be under both the street and the new sidewalk to I be built. . j f WATER GOES PIGGY-BACK With a bulging pigskin on his back, an Arab water vendor leaves the Mosque of Omar in Jeru salem to sell his precious cargo to housewives living outside the walls of the old city. The ancient mosque, where Mohammed is said to have started on his trip to heaven, harbors the only drinking water well within the wall. , Journal Want Ads Pay! A Classified Ad in The Jour nal costs as little as 35c. Final Completion Of Masonic Home Building Fund Told Formal announcement of the completion of a $230,000 fund for. the Masonic Home at Platts mouth was made by the Scottish I Kite bducational Board and Ma ; sonic educational and welfare j units at the annual business ; meeting held at Lincoln la.st ; week. j The fund, named for William I Pieper, who granted the first i $100,000 Drovidine it be matched will be applied to expanding fa cilities at the home here. Meanwhile plans are under way for dedicatine new strue- ; tures now nearly complete. ! It is well to remember that in . the pursuit of happiness rapid j transit is not absolutely necessary. Monday Marks Opening Of First Aid Class Here Monday marks the opening of another class in first aid, under i the sponsorship of the American ! Red Cross chapter. The classes ! will be held at the courthouse at ; seven o'clock with Kenneth ! Dunlap, assisted by Miss Lucille i Meisinger, instructors, j Part of the Red Cross's pro ' gram to have one person with ! a first aid certificate in every family, the classes are ooen to ' any adult. Standard certificates will be awarded to persons suc cessfully completing the course. The prewar booze was more enjoyable for two reasons it was older and you were younger. Journal Want Ads Pay; 1 lilTIiHTl1'WMi i - ,- ?IVE MOTHEH THE FiVES ILIQUIFIETO! (vWthe liquid hair neti y J!, keeps Hair Soft.V ' T-rd M3n3geab!e, In I I HANDSOME Mi II m BRUSH s? i i' mm i A silk AnA ifl SUNDAY W$$0 MAY 11TH m Sunday is Mother's Day. Make it all the happier for your Mom with a Rift chosen from our distinctive array of pretty and practical pres ents to please and pamper her love of nice things. We've ever so many such gifts economically priced, but rich in the beauty and loving thought that make her Mother's Day dreams come true. Make your selection today. 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Toilet Soap, Fancy 49c to 2.00 Three of Hearts Cologne L75 Midnight Bubble Bath 1.50 Floralette or Kitty-Kat Notes 59c S & H GREEN STAMPS WITH ALL PURCHASES I n TnniTTnnr3rirrn V J drugs Onal E. Wallick I! Miss Mona Patterson drove to Lincoln Saturday with three ladies accompanying her, Miss Fern Dougherty, Miss Virginia Philpot and Miss JoAnn Meyer. The latter has secured summer work with the Lincoln Tele phone and Telegraph Company in Lincoln. Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Day drove to Nebraska ' City where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. Kimmell of the Kimmell Orchard Company. Jack Philpot has purchased the lot across the street south from the Ralph Keckler south side residence where he expects to build a ranch type house in the near future. Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. John' Sterling arrived here Monday afternoon for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Alton Sterling and family. John, a navy man, has just returned from duty in the Korean sector and docked with the U. S. S. Antietam in Ala meda, Calif. Mrs. Sterling is the former Joy Ann Lenker, daughter of Mrs. W. D. Lenker. V-fpi.ng Wutfr Seniors Have Sneak Day At Omaha Members of the senior class took off with their sponsor, Mrs. Kenneth Kebler, for their an nual Sneak Day observance last Friday. They made the trip by chartered bus, going to Omaha where they visited and toured many points of civic interest. Upon their return home some of the seniors were somewhat dismayed to discover their cars were gone from their usual parking places. This was done f in retaliation for the disturb ances of the remaining students belongings and school equip ment, which was all piled in , the main hall upstairs and had to be sorted and put back be fore school and classes could be in session. Supt. R. C. Porter also accompanied the group on their day off. Wet-Ins Water Miss Noelline Fieke made a ; business trip to Lincoln with j Mrs. Robert H. Schumaker sub- j suiuung m me imra graae rnnin i Wppping Wuff - Taylor Services To Be Held Friday Funeral services will be held this Friday. May 9th, in Kansas City for W. P. Taylor, father of Arthur Taylor, who did at his home in Lakeside, Calif., Thursday, May 1st. Mr. Taylor is a former resident of Cedar Creek. His son, Arthur, and another son. Lester Taylor of Juaneta, Nebr., will leave for Kansas City for the services there. Journal Want Ads Pay! Weeplnsr "Water Boy Has First American Birthday i Eric Sander celebrated his j first United States birthday at . school Tuesday afternoon when his teacher, Miss Kathryn Ellis I and his classmates planned a I party for him. Mrs. John C. ' Pryor, who has been assisting with the German speaking lad's reading class, sent cupcakes and ice cream bars for the enjoy ment of all. Eric received many nice gifts from all. Weepies: Water Sophs, Freshmen Have Picnics Members of the sophomore class with their class sponsor, Coach P. H. Hinds, and Mrs. Hinds drove to Omaha Monday evening for their annual class picnic supper which they en joyed at Elmwood Park. A the ater Dartv was next on the eve ning's roster for entertainment. Freshmen left Tuesday after noon for Lincoln with their sponsor, Miss Ellen Monfross, and a picnic supper In Pioneer Park. Mrs. Walter Luhring, Mr. and Mrs. Merrill B. Nannen. Miss Joan Sheehan, Robert Schu maker and Robert Jameson pro vided transportation for the group. The freshmen also en joyed a showing at a Lincoln theater. "v"eepins v atr Seniors Present Class Play To Capacity Crowds The senior class presented "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" last Friday and Saturday evenings. Marv Dommeo pro vided much in the way of laugh ter. aided and abetted by her en-lead. Virginia Philpot. Janet Christensen. cast as the moth er. plaved her role exception plv well. Ai Bikford as the father, repeated his sxiccess as a play member from his mnior year. Dorothy Ann Kunkel pre sented a verv good imitation of p French lady. All members of the cast shared in the success ful presentation and were deeply crateful for the solendi coach jnp' ?iven them by Mrs. Kenneth Kebler. Others cast in the play werp Lannv Ludwick, Terry Birkfnrd, John Everett, Char lotte Stacev. Jim Garrison. Mary Shephan, JoAnn Meye Edwin Sterling, Marjorie Kirchhoff, wiimer Hermann and Orville Meyer. Further enjoyment was furnished beween acts by Ricky Apnleeate who plaved two cor rt solas. 0"p without the aid of accompaniment and the sec ond with his mother. Mrs. Eunice Aoplegate at the niano. Mary Domingo and Dorothy Ann Kun kel were featured in a duet. Oth er class members who contrib uted to the success of the play were Ruth Wannemaker, Don Coaklpv. Wilbur Meisineer. Jo Ann Meypr. Leonard Graham, Marvin Friesel and Nancy Behrns. Mrs. Kebler was pre sented a pen and pencil set In token of appreciation of the senior class. Realty Transfers Donald L. Weimer & Stella to Eldon Pingree, WD 4-11-52, W 100" L. 736 & 737, Louisville, $700. Chloe G. Hurlbut & Frank W. to Vernon Stewart & Gertrude, WD 4-10-52, L. 21 West Green wood & L. 17 & 13, Jones Add. Greenwood, $325.00. Emil Kubick & Evelyn to Wil liam O. Harrel & Linda V., WD 3-14-52, L. 3 & 4, B. 33, Elmwood, $1.00. Richard W. Dill & Nora to Richard E. TenHulzen & Flor ence, WD 2-9-52, L. 8, B. 7, Races Add. Weeping Water, $4 -750.00. Mary A. H. Farley & George L., to Mary A. H. Farley iz Helen L. & Edith M., WD 4-16-52. L. 6, B. 61, Plattsmouth, $1.00. Bonnie M. Van Every & Wil liam K., to F. M. Hunt & Fran ces M., WD 3-31-52, W. 50' L. 8, B. 5. Fleming & Races Add. Weeping Water, $3,000.00. Oliver A. Schiber & Minnie Rieke to George H. Rieke & Leora Mae, WD 4-8-46, NEy4 NE'4 2-10-13. $7,000.00. Harvey W. Backemeyer & An na T., to Harvey W. Backemever, WD 4-14-52, WNWVi & N2 SWi 13 & SWl4SWi 7-10-10, $1.00. Robt. E. Sedlak & Mae C, to Charles Land & Dorothv. WD 4-19-52, L. 3, Oakmont, $10,000.00. Charles Rosenow et al to Thomas Tavior, OCD 3-6-50, W1- L. 25, NWUSW',4 10-10-10, $1.00. City of Plattsmouth to Carl A. Johnson & Hanna V., QCD 4-28-44, W2 L. 1 to 4, B. 3, Stadel man's Add. Plattsmouth. S25.00. Alvin O. Nierste & Helen to James F. Begley Tr., WD 4-21-52, L. 5, B. 33, Plattsmouth, $1.00 Paul Richter & Doris to Paul Richter & Doris, WD 4-16-52, L. 3, SE 1 4SW 1 j 14-11-13, $1.00. Paul Richter & Doris to Paul Richter & Doris, WD 4-16-52, Ls. 1 to 6 & 10 to 21, B. 7, Latta 1st Add. Murray, Ls. 3 to 17, B. 8. $1.00. Louis Naeve & Loretta to Maurice N. Martinson & Arline Betty, WD 4-19-52, S. 22' N. 95' L. 7, B. 35. Plattsmouth, $3.500 .CO. Three Receive Master Mason Degrees Recently Master degrees were conferred on three last week by Platts mouth Lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. at the Masonic Hall. Degrees were conferred upon Col. Harold Woodruff, Troy Cot ner and Otto Siemers by John Beckman, Henry Nclte and Mar ion Reed. Two more Master Mason de grees will be conferred by the lodge tonight. A satisfied customer is your best advertisement after you have advertised for the cus tomer. . "i;SS G 3? ! It Costs No More To Trade At MEYERS GROCERY 333 Main St. Phone 6131 Open Evenings Until 9:30 Open Sundays We Appreciate Your Trade 1 . r-?& Ktf itf Art s 2' I For The From Smith s 1 LUGGAGE A quality choice in leathers or designs. JEWELRY Tie and Stud Sets, Clasps, Chains and In itialed pieces. BILLFOLDS Nice selection of wal lets In fine grained leather. Wide price range. Initialed in gold free. STRAW HATS Just what he wants in stock. . Finest choice ever in worsteds, rayons and combinations. SPORT SHIRTS Gayest array in town - quality cut to fit - they please. PAJAMAS Alwaj-s a welcome gift - good choice. f 'i it 1 - DRESS SHIRTS J Well known names in cluding Arrow. 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