Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (April 22, 1954)
THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE TWO Section B Thursday, April 22, 1951 lib isms We're happy forgone thing this spring we do not have to write any editorials concerning the lack of interest in our city elections as so many papers came up with last week. Blair, for in stance, came through with 182 ballots. As Editor "Hooligan" O' Hanlon pointed out, it is an op portune time for a write-in campaign to produce results. Plattsmouth had this experience one time. ' Nebraska City had an embar rassing situation last Saturday that might s:eil precaution to local boosters in the future. During their annual Easter egg hunt Saturday a group of older youngsters jumped the gun on the committee by . seme 20 min utes, gathered up all the eggs and by the time the smaller kids began a search for prizes they JIZBA Cr JIZBA Registered in Engineering and Architecture Design, Surveys, Estimates, Supervision 5417 Ogden Omaha, Nebr. Thonc PL6361 found themselves left out. Red faced committee members did their best to pacify disappoint ed youngsters by presenting them with colored Easter eggs. The Journal is making plans for a county-wide Centennial" edition later this year and would like to call on readers with a "Yelp for Help" in compiling much in the way of information pictures, etc., to be used. Com munity minded citizens can fur nish us with information re garding their towns and com munities origination and orga nization of churches, clubs ana other facts of interest. WTe would like to know who had the first automobile in Cass County; in your town; who bought the first tractor; combine; who came in--; to Cass county with the first steam-pewered threshing ma-j chine? Have you any early day pictures of some of these events? Of sod houses? First settlers and their biographies? Mail them ov bring them to The Journal. We'll eive vou full credit and return all " uictures and copy in good ' I condition. i j Long lines formed in halhvays, ! corridors and stairways at tha courthouse during the past two weeks attempting to get their i annual assessment over. This ?s one bottle neck that will have i to be taken care of another ; year. Few bread winners can af ford to spend several hours standing in line during work I rssfvv A h. llA?' if ti.j trtO B hit : I rv; j : P " i I i A Ml ' ' ' S N --fU toclamatton WHEREAS, the general health and welfare cf our citizens depend upon wholesome surroundings arising from good clean living conditions, and WHEREAS, the lives and property of our. people are endangered by fire causecJ by the cluttered conditions in homes, factories, alleys and streets, and WHEREAS, unity of effort is required for the future development of cur community. THEREFORE, I, Clement T. Woster. Mayor of the City of Platts mouth, do hereby designate April 26, 1954, as official opening day of the CLEAN-UP PAINT-UP FIX-UP program, and call upon all departments of the city, its commercial organizations, civic clubs, schools, churches, boy's and girl's clubs, and all other associatiosn, and our people in general, to take an active part in this constructive program for community improvement -to insure its success. This, the 22nd day of April, 1954. MAYOR CLEMENT T. WOSTER. City of Plattsmcuth, Nebraska Si ISP davs. nor can employers of sev-! paper should be used in its en- eral persons stand the luxury of tirety for any and all pet proj ects witnout cnarge. 'We have different ideas. A newspaper is a private enter prise run for profit. It is owned entirely by the publisher, jusc as your drug store, bank, serv ice station, super-market, or any other business. It assumes cer tain responsibilities to a com munity when all its citizens are benefited as a whole, but has no more obligation to donate, give away, or offer its services or what it has for sale free than does any other business or in dividual. Like any other business it costs money to operate. For in stance, during 1953, more than 373,0G0.C0 cash was expended here in Plattsmouth to keep The Journal coming regularly on Monday's and Thursday's. Free space in this newspaper donated to the community and to worthy projects, if paid for, totaled ov er $20,000.00. That's a worthy contribution in anybody's lan guage. - The longer we're in the news paper business, the more we feel each taking several hours from their job. With personal proper ty taking another nosedive in 1954, coupled with at least a 20 per cent loss last year, should prove the present set up does not work. There are a lot of irri- tated taxpayers in Cass County. WTe would like every reader of The Journal turn to the letter bcx this week. President Warren Rhylander of the Plattsmouth Parent Teachers Association points out the necessity of par ents taking a greater interest in theii schools. This lack of in j terest is apparent in every com munity as so many are gooa "joiners" then immediately re tire to an easy chair. Here m Plattsmouth we believe this lack of school interest can be blamed on failure to provide facilities in the past. Presen tation cf school activities were always handicapped. Accomoda tions were at a premium for in door sports events, school plays, . musicals, and other events when ' held in the old high school as . sembly room, since remodeled. I With construction of the new- school auditorium, Plattsmouth FILE VAULT This attractive file vautf wifl keep records from prying eyes and pay for itself by preventing pilferage. Contains: two letter size, ball-bearing draw ers, two drawers for 3x5 or 4x6 cards (6400 capacity) also used for leases, contracts or cancelled checks. Plus a secret vault with Dial Lock, doubly profecfedby extra outer doors under lock and key. Also, three roomy compartments for books and a large shelf 30". wide, 17" deep. Overall size, 3 Hi" wide, 60" high. 18" deep. Olive green or Cole gray baked enamel finish. No. 992 LETTER SIZE Adequate space and seating is provided, but it will take a good selling job cn the part of school authorities and individuals, plus an pvnpnriit.il rp nf n nprrpnt.?re LITTEi takes a back seat for no one.J like one,- of our contemporaries down Texas way who says; "This newspaper is dedicated to two things: The making of money and the personal enjoyment of its editor. It exists for no al- of the "take" at these events to j truistic purpose. Our campaigns mit this buildins to its full use. I are waged for things that will Several times a year this I P.la to live. They do ewspaper is taken to task for elude trade-at-home No. 1092 Similar to above No. 992 but with two legal size imteod of letter ize file drawers. 34Vi" wide. 60" high, 18" deep. K'o. 1092 LEGAL SIZE Tk ob cobinets in Grained Walnut, Mohofony or Knotty tint finish $15.00 additional. fhe Plattsmouth Journal 410 Main Street Plattsmouth, Nebraska newspaper failure to adequately publicize certain functions of the com munity. Might wesay here that ! first obligation of a newspaper j is to publish the news., Might we also say that most incident! ; are not news until after they I occur. We might also say that a newspaper editor's desk is de i luged with copy from promoters ! of cash raising programs before they are presented, but few re ports reach his desk following an event. Which simmers down to a point where it is news when the sponsor is searching for a spare buck, but ceases to be once he's got it. -K Some people have the idea that a newspaper is a public utilitv. run on hot air. hone and charity. A few believe those tfp- I TOY BOX BREAKS NECK make our community a better not m-cam- paigns unless paid for at the regular rate. Nor do they in clude charity drives of a nation al character. . We do not list among cur sacred cows the glor ification of local businessmen, safe driving, why one should join the P.T.A. or support Na tional Sunday School Week, or why sin in general doesn't pay. We are obligated "to our read ers to furnish the news, deliver the paper on time, and to cut off their subscriptions promptly in case of nonpavment . . . etc." As stated above, we sometimes feel like this fellow, but believe we'll live a lot longer and more pleasantly if we just continue tJ do the best we can. RRF. erating a newspaper can be chastised, cussed, discussed and bludgeoned to their personal en PHILADELPHIA When the lid of a toy box fell on 16-months-old Johnny Rendin, the child joyment, that space in a news- 1 died of a broken neck. The Journal welcomes letters from readers for this column on any subject Your name must be signed to all articles intended for publication, however, by request. It can be omitted from the letter appearing- in print. (Contents do not necessarily express the opin ions of this ntwiDaoer.) ' . April 17, 1954 OPEN LETTER TO THE CITI ZENS OF PLATTSMOUTH: The greatness of the United States is based upon its material and intellectual resources. Edu cation is a resource. Without it, we would be only disorganized mobs subject to the whims o? dictatorial force. The past and future of this country is very closely associated with its schools. Plattsmouth has a long asso ciation with education nearly 100 years. Education is a meas ure of this city's progress. If out standards of education are low, retarded. High standards of ed then the progress of our city is ucation can be established and maintained only if you, as a cit izen and taxpayer, take an ac tive interest in the welfare of your children cr your chil dren's children. The Parent Teachers Association is the only medium whereby parents and teachers can meet and discuss, as a sroup, those oroblems whos-j timely solution insures contin ous high standards of education. The Plattsmouth Parent Teachers Association . is faced with the unhappy prospect of aisDandmg unless adequate sup port is received. Records of the Association indicate that nearly 250 citizens have paid dues for 1954. Unfortunately, average at attendance at meetings is usual ly about 30 people, the maiority of . these quite often bein's teachers. Where are the rest of i members? The Plattsmouih Parent Teachers Association meets once each month on the 4th Tuesday. Our next meeting will be on the 27th of April at 8 o' clock at the Central. School. The meeting will include election of officers. We respectfully request that all members attend this, and fu ture meetings. We cordially in vite all persons who recognize today's children as tomorrow';: citizens. THE PLATTSMOUTH PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION C. WARREN RHYLANDER President Plattsmouth Music Students In UN Program Two Plattsmouth . music stu dents at the University of Ne braska will participate with stage, screen and television star Basil Rathbone in the presen tation of the symphonic psalm, "King David", Sunday, May 2, at 8 p. m. in the University Coliseum. The students are Wendell Friest and Merna Petereit. Friest is a member of both the orchestra and the chorus and Miss Peter eit is a member of the chorus. More than 500 University stu dents will perform in the most difficult spring musical pro gram ever undertaken by , the University's Department of Mu sic. The symphonic psalm consists of 27 pieces which revolve about the five successive stations in the life of King David: shep herd, leader, war chief, prophet, and king. Mr. Rathbone will appear as narrator to connect the various musical pieces, forming a com plete story. David Foltz, chair man of the music department, will direct the hour-and-a"-half long production. Professional soloists wrill be; Miss Margaret Goldsmith of New York City soprano; Mrs. Mari lee Logan Amundson of Omaha, contralto, and Franklin Barger, of Denver, Colorado, tenor, for merly a resident of Sidney. Two Countians Have Livestock At Omaha Market With nearly 30,000 head of livestock, Omaha again Monday was the nation's top ranking market. Trade trends pointed generally higher. ' Fat cattle sold steady to 25 cents up cows sold stronsr to 50 cents higher; hogs were 25 to. 50 cents up and fat lambs were fully 50 cents higher. Among recent shippers from Cass county were Bobby L. Spangler, 14 hogs weighing 233 at $28.25; and Ross Thulin, 14 steers weighing 1131 at $23.50. Let's Clean Up Quarter Bond Sales $318,037 In Cass County Walter L. Smith, Chairman of Savings Bond Committee in&Cass County, announced today that total sales of Series E. and !I of 1954 amounted to $318,037.50 Bonds for the first three months This is 34 of the 1954 county quota. At the same time it was an nounced by Leland R. Hall, State Director for the' Savings Bonds Division of Nebraska, that dur ing the same period total sales for Nebraska were $41,419,552. 09, or 43.9 7c of the 1954 quota. Co-op Road Surfacing Policy Set A "pay as we go" road .surfac ing policy was adopted by Cass county commissioners Wednes day in an attempt to equalize methods of surfacing through cut the county. Under the ooara s policy, roads where adjacent pronerty owners will share part of the costs will get priority when it ccm.es to rock and gravel surfacing. The policy has been partly in effect by commissioners. But reeardless of the partici pation of property owmers. the board will match funds only as they are available in the budget. Commissioners point out hew ever, that through the coopera tive -share the cost" policy, more roads can be surfaced with the limited funds of the countv budget. Mail routes - will get priority, howrever. Commissioners pointed out that in recent years they have paid for the surfacing materials when property owners pay for the hauling. ""." . t FUSSELMAN FUNERAL HOME I Louisville Phone 3981 X X S: AMBULANCE MONUMENTS: BRIDE, 65, "TOO YOUNG" INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. When his bride, Mrs. Rozella Feather stone, 65, left him the day after they were married, the husband, Charles Featherstone, 91, mourn ed, "I guess she was too young for me." The Full-featured REMINGTON NOW- For the First Time Full- 11 -inch carriage. Full 10 310 inch writing line. Handles your correspondence and re ports! Miracle Tab and 34 addi tional Features! Convenient Budget terms arranged. Plattsmouth Journal Printing Office Supplies Phone 241 410 Main Si. ft DRUGS WITH k REPUTATION" Our Everyday Specials $1.03 Tyson Bargain Saves Vou Money! T WATER BOTTLE Oft 18-Inch Standard ! POWER MOWER this (C JLTf mower Tf v today Ssrkts. Powered by a dependable 1.1 HP gasoline engine Finger-tip controlled clutch and throttle Tilt-up handle has rubber hand grips Five precision-ground steel cutting blades ,1 . J-ar1 16-Inch "Thrifti-Cut" GASOLINE ROTARY MOWER 1 SiPF 1 1 Y- Easy Budget Terms Cuts Flush with Fences, Walls and Trees . . No Trimming Required Look at This LOW PRICE Electric Mode! $36.66 Zips through high grass and weeds almost as easily as it cuts a lawn Has ruggedly built Clinton 2-cycIe engine Lightweight, easy to operate' Depth of cut is adjustable from Hi to 3 inches TEXACO STATION In Rear - Also Open Evenings And Sundays 447 Main . . Dial 5114 "Listen to Leon" Is Senior Class Play at Avoca AVOCA (Special) "Listen to Leon," a three-act comedy play was presented by the Senior class of Avoca high school at the school auditorium on April 14 and 15. Setting for the play was a summer resort hotel in Western New York. . Ronnie Luce played the part of Leon Bryan, while other mem bers of the cast were Fred Ruhge, Ramona King, Eunice Ruhge, Ramona King, Eunice Jensen, Richard Meyer, Wayne Wessel, Myrna Knake and Nora McDonald. Between acts a piano trio, Misses Kaye and Maye Berner i and Miss Elaine Brockhoff, andj a piano solo by MLss Brockhoff, J entertained the large audiences. Coach Don Yocum is class sponsor. f.------" fl Qcl t U aftft ROlfira ueuu h-a $ a HO 1 ABS0RB1NE Jr. B 84c I SSF ) ' rPRrttf&BF,8 SOCIETY .6'.' ERP5323 IV 33c TISSUES ioo Z,33fess W Q U Sr tL V J " ri pck HfiVUft SIZE . tfg F f&g?cKj &r Try; Hm.. m iLX7St 1 Ml mVSzi v-rm giSia?? vsm &bmm m VITAMIN f 2 with B-12 k Bottle 049. X Keep Your Foultry in Tin Ton ktna w:u N SULMET Checks Poultry Diseases Before They Start Sulmet Produces Rcultc t - - r m Extra-Rich! Perfection Cold Cream 8-oz. QQs jar ...Uv For dry skin. LIVER Concsntratc With Iron & B Complex 14 potent czpsules Olafsen brand. 2M r !?.' 40c HAZEL BISHOP Nai! Polish When you tfl 4 n bur $1-10 H Lipstick . . il For lioited nmo J Garlic Par!y TABLETS M. I ( Suppos.Ur.es FDi tive iM, i powder m m V0& r ------ t TRU-VAC VACUUM BOTTLE Full Pint A Real Bargain at $1.59 ! 3 tei? Ansqray Sprc? HOUSEHOLD DEODORIZES 09 k DOLPIIS INSECT ROMtt ISafe and Efficient KOPPERS .AIOTH RAUt.S Kills Moths Positive PtvlcvtK'n ANACIN TABLETS For quick pain relief 98' Sl.19 Battle clOO 75c US VALUES! Join the Campaign i sasam J'kmj btomacn aid 3'OU AMUROLi lULiAklllvrn PIIW mi ilk .54' 60c MURINE For the eyes, -ounce ANEFRIN APC Antihistamine plus 24 . ALKA SELTZER rvtcni T.bl.l, SHAVE BOMB 150 shaves LAHDL1ZED 4S Glycerin Roscvvater 4-unce (LiTt 1) 3 2 Ciant Tubes Kolynos Tocth Paste ft GLEEF1 h & Therapeutic tj Ss(!ft.BRAOER r A Toch Pate Vitamins 4fe Vl After-.kavc lotion A Large M-ft Bottle A8 r A " fc r