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Mrs. Lewis Baker Circles Make Plans For Future Meets TS? Junior ana Senior Circles oi the Christian Women's Fel lowship met Thursday afternoon, Oct. 7 in the Christian church basement. Hostesses for the day were Mrs. Henry Knaup. Mrs Tor nv,-ii . liiiaiensen ana Mrs. j. e. Renner. Lunch was served be- ' lore the business meeting so no i one would miss the meeting be cause of doing dishes. Mrs. Lynn Rothe presided and ' opened the session by having j everyone sing "God Will Take ! IMMMMr FURNACES Installed by Martinson Sheet Metal 139 So. 6th Phone 7189 i It Happened In NEBRASKA Ti ie earliest "Nebraskans" known to the white man were the Paw nee Indians, believed to have lived here longer than any other tribe. They dwelt in houses made of earth and timber. First they built a framework over which they piled earth and brush. These were much like the early pioneer sod houses. Far removed from these early days is the civilization which brought new respecta bility to tavern operation. Today's taverns aiy well-regulated business establish ments, respected by all! LEGAL NOTICE OF MEASURES TO BE VOTED UPON NOVEMBER 2. 1954. BALLOT TITLES AND TEXTS OF CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS ) PROPOSED BY THE 1353 LEGISLATURE AND THE 1954 LEGISLATURE (EXTRA ORDINARY SESSION). Consiiiuiional amendment io remove Ihe provision restricting change of salaries of certain offi cers not more than once in eight years. 300 For - 301 Against TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors of -the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, the following amendment to Article IV, section Id, of the Constitution of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: "Sec. 25. The officers provided for in this article shall receive such salaries as may be provided by . law. Such officers or such other officers as may be provided for by law, shall not receive for their own use any fees, costs, or interest upon public money in their hands. All fees that may hereafter be payable by law for services performed, or received by an officer provided for in this article, by virtue of his office shall be paid forthwith into the state treasury." ' Constitutional amendment to authorize the Legislature to pro vide method of appointing mem bers of Board of Educational Lands and Funds. 302 For 303 Against TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November 1954, there hall be submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska for ap proval the following amendment to Article VII, section 1, of the Constitution of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: "Sec 1. The general manage ment of all lands and funds set apart for educational purposes, and for the investment of school funds, shall be vested, under the direction of the Legislature, in a board of five members to be known as the Board of Educa tional Lands and Funds The members shall be appointed by the Governor with such qualifica tions and for such terms and com pensation as the Legislature may provide." t Constitutional amendment to change the provisions requiring certain executive officers to re side at the seat of government, 304 O For " 305 Against Phone 182 Care of You," followed with a prayer by all. Mrs. Henry Knaup was piano accompanist. Fifteen ladies answered roll call with a "BibleVerse." The minutes were read and the treasurer's report was given. A note written to the circle by Mr. and Mrs. David 'Anderson of Nebraska City was read. . . Plans were made and dis cussed for the chicken pie sup per and bazaar to be held Sat urday, November 13. All the ladies present told what they planned to bring for the bazaar. Committees for the supper and bazaar were also named. Weeping Water Lloyd Philpot of Garden City, Kansas, who has spent the past 3 weeks at the Lloyd Ansen home left Sunday morning and drove to Lincoln where he met his wife. From there they went on to their home in Garden City. NEBRASKA DIVISION United States Brewers Foundation 710 First Nat'I Bank BIdg., Lincoln TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, the following amendment to Article IV, section 1, of the Constitution of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: "Sec. 1. The executive officers of the state shall be the Gover nor, Lieutenant Governor, Secre tary of State, Auditor of Public Accounts, Treasurer, Attorney General, and the heads of such other executive departments as set forth herein or as may be es tablished by law.' The Legisla ture may provide for the placing of the above named officers as heads over such departments of government as it may by law es tablish. The Governor, Lieuten ant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State,- Auditor of Public Accounts, and the Treasur er shall be chosen at the general election held in November, 1954, and in each even-numbered year thereafter, and their term of of fice shall be two years and until their successors shall be elected and qualified. The records, books, and papers of all executive offi cers shall be kept at the seat of government, and such officers, ex cepting the Lieutenant Governor and members of boards and com missions when the board or com mission is the head of an execu tive department, shall reside there during their respective terms of office. Officers in the executive department of the state shall per form such duties as may be pro vided by law. The heads of all executive departments established by law, other than those to be elected as provided herein, shall be appointed by the Governor, with the consent of a majority of all members elected to the Legis lature, but officers so appointed may be removed by the Gover nor. Subject to the provisions, of this Constitution, the heads of the various executive or civil depart ments shall have power to ap point and remove all subordinate employees in their respective de partments." Constitutional amendment to permit the Legislature to pre scribe standards and methods for the determination of the value of real or other tangible property at uniform and proportionate values. 306 For 307 Against TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1.- That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, the following amendment to Article VIIL section 1, of the Constitution t of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: "Sec. 1. The necessary revenue of the state and its governmental subdivisions shall be raised by taxation in such manner as the Legislature may direct. Taxes shall be levied by valuation uni formly and proportionately upon .Group reports were given. The senior group reported that the quilt the two groups had started together, had been finished. It was decided by all to send it to the Child's Saving Institute in Omaha. The junior group re ported on their last meeting and the work they had done in the church.. Mrs. Henry Knaup read from Psalms, and Mrs. J. E. Renner read "O Come Let Us Worship," with Mrs. Maurice Hammons and Mrs. Lynn- Rothe singing and Mrs. S. H. Harmon accompa-; ning. :l- Mrs. Lynn Rothe read another chapter, "Superficial or Urvanir. ty" from "Man and God in the, City!', lor the lesson of the day. After the missionary offeving was taken everyone joined in the fellowship benediction. The groups will meet separ ately again on Thursday, Oct. 21 at the following places: Sen ior group at the home of Mrs. Marian Spangler and the Junior group with Mrs. Robert Ham mons. Weeping Water Boy Scouts Form Three New Troops Troop 220 of the Boy Scouts met Thursday night, Oct. 7 at the Legion hall. The meeting opened with roll call. During the evening 3 new patrols were formed. Joe Smith was select ed as scribe. The patrols are as follows: 1. Senior Patrol Leader Dean Appling; Patrol Leader Steve Morris. 2. Senior Patrol Leader Rick Applegate; Patrol Leader Jed Friesel. 3. Senior Patrol Leader Lu Vern Dokter; Patrol Leader Jesse Eaier. Their next meeting will be Thursday evening, October 21 at 7:30 p. m. Weepin" Water Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Cook and Mrs. Wells of Nehawka were Thursday callers on Mrs. Ed Ruby. On Saturday Clifford Cooper and Clayton Cooper and son Ricky were dinner guests of Mrs. Ruby. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Schwermann of Union were callers there. J. Howard Davis LAWYER Phone 264 506 Main St. Plattsmcuth all tangible property and fran chises, except that the Legisla ture may provide for a different method of taxing motor vehicles; Provided, that such tax proceeds from motor vehicles taxed in each county shall be allocated to the state, counties, townships, cities,' villages, j and school districts-of such county in the same propor tion that the levy of each bears to the total levy of said county on personal tangible property. The Legislature may prescribe stand ards and methods for the deter mination of the value of real or other tangible property at uni form and proportionate values. Taxes uniform as to class may be levied by valuation upon all other property. Taxes, other than prop erty taxes, may be authorized by law. Existing revenue laws shall continue in effect until changed by the Legislature." Constitutional amendment to permit the Legislature to provide for appointment of county asses sors and .boards of equalization and assessment for counties or for other taxing districts. 303 For 309 Against TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, the following amendment to Article IX, section 4, of the Constitution of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: "Sec. 4. The Legislature shall provide by law for the election of such county and township officers as may be necessary; except that the Legislature may provide that the office of county assessor may be appointive, and it may provide for the appointment of boards of equalization and assessment for counties or for other taxing dis tricts." Constitutional amendment to permit ihe exemption of house hold goods and personal effects, in whole or in part, from taxa tion, and to permit the Legisla ture to prescribe, a formula for the determination of value of household goods and personal ef fects. 310 For 311 Against TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, the following amendment to Article VIII, section 2, of the Constitution of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: "Sec. 2. The property of the state and its governmental sub divisions shall be exempt from taxation. The Legislature by general law may exempt property owned by and used exclusively for agricultural and horticultural societies, and property owned and used exclusively for educational, religious, charitable, or cemetery Extension Leaders Attend Training Mrs. Willis Lorensenas host ess Wednesday, Oqt.J6 to the extension leaders from the Weeping Water center which in- ! eludes Avoca, There were 18 I leaders present to take the les- son. Pearl Schultz, Cass county ; home demonstration agent, gave' j the lesson on Weight Control, i The meeting lasted all day and at noon each enjoyed visiting while eating their sack lunches. ;:At 3:30 p. m. the group select ed their group chairman for the 1955 term in the Weeping Water center. Ida Lorensen was re elected for the position. Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker and family were hosts Thursday eve ning at a supper entertaining Mr. and Mrs. Don Urwin and Roger of Louisville, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Norris- of Avoca and honoring :Pfc. Kenneth Urwin, who is oh -leave from Ft. Hua chuca, Arizona? The evening was spent playing cards. Mrs. T. V. Hubbel of Lincoln, former pastor of the Weeping Water Christian church was a visitor there Sunday. After the sermon she was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bond and Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hammons at a basket dinner in the church basement. Floyd Ruby of Shenandoah, flowa, visited from Thursday eve ¬ ning until Sunday afternoon with his mother, Mrs. Ed Ruby. Leonard Doty went home with dressed turkeys, Don Resso with 1 and Harold Meyer with 1. Si Brant. Bill Pointer, Wally Lud wig, Harold Mver and 1 other went home with 1 duck apiece. This trap shoot is scheduled to take place all winter lone on Sunday's, (weather permitting) at the same place. Anyone is welcome to try their aim. The Christian church of Weep iner Water held recognition of their teachers and officers last Sunday morning during the reg ular Sunday school hour. Mrs. John Alber was in charge of the very beautiful services. Miss Roberta Knaup, accompa nied by Mrs. S .H. Harmon sang "Have Thine Own Way Lord." The following people were rec ognized: Robert Hammons, a.s Sunday school superintendent; Mrs. Ed Van Horn, assistant su perintendent; Mrs. Charles Free man, secretary; James Brecken ridge, librarian; Mrs. Mable Breckenridge, cradle roll Supt.; purposes, when such property is not owned or used for financial gain or profit to either the owner or user. Household goods and personal effects, as defined by law, may be exempted from taxa tion in whole or in part, as may. be provided by' general law, and the Legislature may prescribe a formula for the determination of value of household goods and per sonal effects. The Legislature by general law may provide that the increased value of land by reason of shade or ornamental trees planted along the highway shall not be taken into account in the assessment of such land. No prop erty shall be exempt from taxa tion except as provided in the Constitution." , Constitutional amendment to provide that when a general sales tax, or an income tax, or a com bination of a general sales tax and income tax, is adopted by ihe Legislature . as a method of raising revenue, the state shall be prohibited from levying a prop erty tax for state purposes. 312 For 313 Against TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors of the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, an amendment to Article VIII of the Constitution of Ne braska, by adding a new section which is hereby proposed by the Legislature: "Sec. 1 A. When a general sales tax, or an income tax, or a combination of a general sales tax and income tax, is adopted by the Legislature as a method of raising revenue, the state shall be prohibited from levying a proper ty tax for state purposes." Constitutional amendment io permit ihe Legislature io provide for ihe appointment of 1 a Tax Commissioner or Tax Commis sion, and defining their jurisdic tion and powers. 314 For 315 Against . TEXT OF PROPOSED CONSTI TUTIONAL AMENDMENT i Be it enacted by the people of the State of Nebraska, Section 1. That at the general election in November, 1954, there shall be submitted to the electors -of 'the State of Nebraska, for ap proval, the following amendment to Article IV, section 28, of the Constitution . of Nebraska, which is hereby proposed by the Legis lature: ' "Sec. 28.' The Legislature may provide for the appointment of a Tax- Commissioner or a Tax Com mission, which commissioner or commission shall have such juris diction over the administration of the revenue laws of the state, and shall possess such powers to re view and equalize assessments of property for taxation, as may be provided by law." Respectfully submitted, FRANK MARSH Secretary cf State (Published Three Times, During the Weeks of October 11, 18, 25) Mrs. Maurice Hammons, Supt. of junior division; Mrs. David Baxter, nursery teacher; Mrs. Lynn Rothe, Mrs. Harrison Liv ingston,, beginners; . Mrs. Wm. Klemme, primary; Harrison Liv inton vo mgston, youth, Jvirs. Henry i ior group pianist; Myrna Van Horn, junior pianist; Cyrus. Liv- ingston, crusaders class; Mrs Edgar Burgen, intermediate, and Maureen Morris, junior, were ab sent. Mrs. Arthur WTiles and family enjoyed a surprise family gath ering held Sunday afternoon at the Oscar Uffelman home. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Sanders and children of Scrib - ner, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs.- Stuart Trine and children of Madison, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Wiles and daughter of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. I. T. Wiles and children of Oeallala, Nebr., and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wiles and children, Mr. and Mrs. Don old .Wiles and children and Mrs. Arthur Wiles, all of Weeping Water. ' ' A basket picnic dinner was held inside. During the after noon! pictures were taken, games were played and every one en joyed visiting together. Weeping Water Christian Endeavor Visits Rev. Alber The' Weeping Water Christian Endeavor were guests Sunday evening of Rev. and Mrs. John Alber of Lincoln. There were 27 j young people and sponsors at tending. They- are: sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Van Horn, El mer Terry, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bond, Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Livingston and the young people are Mvrna Van Horn, Mary El- len Shroeder, Dean Appling, Dixie Shrader, Larry Friesel, Joe Smith, Gerald Terry. Maureen Morris, Roberta Knaup, Jimmy Terry, Lois Patton, Janet Shroe der, Jack Shrader, Richard Nan nen, Sharon Ehlers and Larry Shroeder. Vince Shrader, president, pre sided at a short business meet ing. ' Plans' were made for a hay ride on Thursday evening, October 14, after which the group will enjoy a wiener roast at the Harrison Livingston home. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Bond, who have been C. E. sponsors for sev eral years, resigned and were presented with a beautiful black leather bound Bible from the C. E. group. Weeping Water Due to the rain and fog, only half of those expected for the tri-state air tour were able to attend. Those from eastern and southeastern Nebraska w7ere among the ones unable to at tend.1, Mrs. Neil Munkres report ed that the small planes have to fly,.contact because of no in struments..,' tp fly. by; .She was one of ' those unable to attend, ' Despite the damp rainy weath er the trap shoot sponsored by the J. C. C.'s of Weeping Water went on as scheduled. It took place 2 miles south of Weeping Water on highway 50 and 3A mile east at the Bill Erhart farm. r w' ?s ' 2g.!m Hasr- JX i . IRy 1 -""it mi irfof xZJ a fTTEm& te, -HMtmSiM i rmBJii mi ' v ' f- 1 !l , ,r mmw ' i & L i 3 - ' ty"-- ('I PL I ff wipwnj,, . J AH these great advances that mean more work per day . . .more work per dollar are yours in America's lowest-priced truck line! No wonder Chevrolet trucks are the biggest sellers of all! is Si 5'? DOLLAR-SAYING ENGINE FEATURES Aluminum alloy pis tons, all-weather ig nition system and full-pressure lubrica tion assure longer, lower-cost life in all I three engines! W. CASS 607 1st Avenue I.O.O.F. Host At Oyster Supper The Weeping Water IOOF were hosts Wednesday evening" at an held -In the Cas w ,4,iMi KuHcr rn ing room, ineir guests were tne Nehawka Rebekahs, Nehawka IOOF and the Weeping Water Rebekahs. There were approxi- mately 100 in attendance, about 60 of them being from Nehawka. The occasion took place because of an attendance contest be tween' the -. two IOOF ' lodges, Weeping Wa'ter being the loser. Gene Smith, master of cere monies for the evening gave the - weicoming speech and also intro- duced the Noble Grands from each lodge, Ed Van Horn, Noble Grand' for .Weeping Water and Everett Joes, Noble Grand for Nehawka. The program for the ' evening included several musical selec tions by Archie Crozier on his accordian, and a skit revealing several stories about some of the members of all 4 lodges was pre sented by Mrs. Murray Mutter and Mrs. Lyle Klemme. This was followed by group singing, including songs of old and new. Several speeches were made by different members of the lodges. This included an interesting talk on Oddfellowship in Canada given by Miss Edith Berry, a sis ter of Mrs. Fay Joes. Miss Berry has been a Rebekah for many years. She is visiting here from Canada. Mr. Joes, Noble Grand of Nehawka, thanked the Weep ing Water IOOF and invited them to attend their lodge at sometime. Everyone' enjoyed themselves immensely. .Weeping Water John Bender, state laymen's president of Congregational churches attended a layman's I October 10. Rev. Graw of the Congrega tional church will attend the mid-west regional meeting of Congregational churches in Rockford, Illinois, next week. He will accompany several other ministers of this area. The October family night of the Congregational church will be Monday, October 18. A good pogram of interest to all is prom ised. Weeping Water Women's Club Hears About Constitution The Weeping Water Women's club met Tuesday afternoon, J Oct. 5, in the Congregational j cnurch basement. Mrs. E. J. Bender, president, presided. The meeting was opened by a vocal solo, "The Blind Plough Man" by Rev. Roger Graw. The program of the district Woman's club convention to be held in Pawnee City, Oct. 18, was read by Mrs. Henry Knaup. Mrs. S. H. Harmon is district music chairman. All members are urged to attend. Those at tending will be the official dele gates. A report of the county convention held in Nehawka was given by Mrsr Knaup. A silent auction will be held at the November meeting. Part of the proceeds from the sale TRIP-SAVING BODY FEATURES New stake and plat form bodies are wider and longer. New pickup bodies are deeper. Vou haul more . . . save time and extra trips. man f Ik LONG-LIFE CHASSIS FEATURES Vou'll find stronger frames in all models; heavier axle shafts and bigger front wheel bearings in 2-ton 1 models and many, many more. , K)17ISIL COUNTY MOTOR COMPANY THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL Thursday, October 14, 1954 Section B ' PAGE THREE r will go to the International Peace Scholarship, fund and the remaining . half , as the commu nity 5 committee1 desires. A highly interesting program, "Panorama of -Nebraska" was given in story and music by Mrs, Homer Jameson and Mrs. Har- mon. mis Drougnt to mina two club members that are of Ne bjraska heritage as a living and spiritual' one. Mrs. Harold Elliott gave a brief history of the state con stitution and explained' the amendments which will come be fore the voters at the November j A election ims iau. mis ex planation will help club mem bers to be informed voters. '. Mrs. Bender welcomea the new ,'merribers into the club A tea sidihg.' The club officers were in charge of the tea. Weeping Water Services Were held at 2:00 p. m. Friday at the Methodist church in Weeping Water for Mrs. Louis Schomaker, who died Tuesday, October 5. Stella Frances Schomaker, daughter of Mt and Mrs. George Harshman; Was born east of Awca on July 8, 1887, and de parted from this life on October 5, ;lj954, at the age of 67 years, two; months and 28 days. Sihe was united in marriage Nr. wi for Stockers and Feeders OMAHA HAS A BROADER SELECTION from the finest western range herds. You can buy them direct from a commission firm or dealer . .'. or you may place an order with an experienced commission man or order buyer who will purchase your requirements for a small fee. Buy at Omaha for accurate weights, clear titles and sanitary market facilities. BEEF Pciwa Gcfffet UNION STOCK YARDS s-4?'m3l' (lh!jse Thnsk . Now;s the time to buy! Get our BIG DEAL! Save with a new Chevrolet! ADVANCE-DESIGN CAB FEATURES Efficient ventilation a n d insulation; shackle mountings that cushion against frame vibrations; a big, one-piece curved windshield. ir iris Plattsmouth to Louis Schomaker on March s, 1906. To htis, union seve, chil dren were born, two soils pre ceded her in death Survivors include xher hus band, Louis,, -three .daughters. Florence Hamart, Ruth- Wade of Weeping Water and Dorothy Cowperthwait of Louisville; two sons, .Ralph and Eugene of Weeping Water, six grandchil-' dren, a host of other relatives- and friends. - ; ; Burial was at St. John's cem- . etery northwest of Nehawka with the Hobson Funeral Home in" charge of arrangements. Weeping Water . Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaup and Mr. and Mrs. August Klem- -. me drove to Humboldt Sunday where, they visited and were din ner and supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Herr. The dinner was held in honor of Mr. Herr : and mother-in-law, Mrs. William Knaup of Murdock, who were celehrating their birthdays. Others present were from Mur-" dock, Eagle and Falls City. FUSSELMAN FUNERAL HOME : AMBULANCE MONUMENTS Louisville Phone 3981 l! WW COMPANY OF OMAHA 3 ;-J tt it ii 5 111! ml 's: . I'' WORK-SAVING CONTROL FEATURES Easier steering with Chevrolet's Recircu- lating Ball Steering 1 Gear; easier stop I ping with Torque- ' Action and Twin- Action brakes. W (s CSg Dial 3210