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i. . -i. k c t, V W m w --, w - - ------- - w v w W V, W V;- W V VV V 1 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE EIGHT Section C Thursday, January 13, 1955 WWA'.V WEEPNG Mrs. Lewis Baker Arville Meyer, Bill Rolof f and jonnny Everett arrived home Sunday morning from Fort Bliss, Texas', for a few days leave. '. : After they return they will be transferred to Fort Ord, Cali fornia. i , , , ;9 : The January meeting of the Junior Woman's Club will be held Thursday, January 20 at the home of Mrs. ' Frank Cook K THOMAS WALLING CO. Abstracts of Title "Title Insurance" Plattsmouth, Nebraska Phone 182 with Mrs. Melvin Bickford and Mrs. Neil Patterson as cohost esses. Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen, Jr., will show films taken in . Den mark. The Jr. Woman's Club have" discussed plans about taking the March for Mothers again this year. A decision has not yet been reached. Mrs. Helen Clark entertained the Bridge Club last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Elizabeth Car ley wen high score. A guest for th afternoon was Mrs. Harold Elliott. Mrs. Ben Olive visited Mrs. Sheldon at Nehawka Saturady. They attended the onenin? of the Gus Neumaster restaurant! during this day. 4& m&i a mf-J ; ' - ' p f j $ A l $ T r - If $ 4 LIT PO HARD OF 'EARING Carl Nelson demonstrates the dur able qualities of new plastic anatomical models before the American Association for the Advancement of Science at Berkeley, Calif. Infinitely more rugged than their organic counterparts, the models are for use by medical students. Garden Club Eighteen members were pre sent at the Garden Club which met with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knaup last Friday evening. The vice president, Mrs. Ben Olive conducted the business meeting Mrs. Sarah Spohn spoke on "Fruits In The Little Garden," and Mrs. J. M. Kanney reported on "All American Vegetables." Quizzes were conducted by Mrs. Ralph Keckler. The 1951 officers were re elected to serve during 1955. They are: president, Mrs. T. H. Hanlon; vice president, Mrs. Ben Olive; secretary and treas urer,. Mrs. Henry Knaup. Mrs. " Sigvald Jensen, Mrs. Ralph Keckler and Mrs. W. D. Lenker were appointed to the program committee. At the close of the eveniing Mrs. Knaup and daughter, Ro berta, served lunch. Weeping Water Mr. and Mrs. .Arthur Rough and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wiles were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Hart Sunday. Guests for dinner at the Har ry Cutzer home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kassuber of Weeping Water, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Neilsen of Lincoln. Oth er visitors dropped in during the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Groesser entertained at a birthday din ner Sunday honoring Mrs. Ru bin Grosser. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Baker, Sandy and Randy spent Sat urday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Urwin and Roger at Louisville. (A Friend) Timber Owners! Convert Your Walnut Trees to Cash Contact Midvest Walnut Phone 6621 Co. Bluffs, la. ON YOUR SHOV PLACE OF THE MIDWEST r Wc Arc Proud To Have Had A Par In The Construction Of This Beautiful New Store Building and In The Installation Of Electrical Fixtures and Equipment. Community Club Thirteen members of the Weeping Water Community Club were present for the regular meeting of the lub on the eve ning of Dec. 30, 1954. The meeting was called to or der by the secretary Vern Starr. A financial report was given by by the treasurer De Forst Phil pot, showing an on hand bal ance of $181.25. . Virgil Rhodes, chairman of the Christmas program commit tee, reported that approximate ly $250 was used for the promo tion of good will during the hol idays. The nominating committee, headed by Eugene Ludwick, gave their selections as follows: President, E. T. Stacey; vice president, Vern Starr; secretary, Harold Myer; treasurer, De For est Philpot; director, Neil Mun. kres, Art Meeske and Harold Thorns. The report of the committee was voted upon and accepted by the membership. Acting pre sident, Starr, informed the new officers their duties would be effective immediately. President Stacey asked the floor for conversation relative to the score of operations for the coming vear. It was sueeest- ed that a committee by appoint., ed to welcome new residents to Weeping Water. Clarence Schmadike suggest ed that a tennis court and skat ing rink be discussed by the or ganization, also that the new highway into the city be land scaped. Schmadeke stated that he would be happy to serve on either committee. A business man-farmer banquet was dis cussed. John Bender suggested that the club work with the city ; council to provide rest room fa cihties in Weeping Water. Vir gil Rhodes commented about the financial position of the club on such matters. It was reported that approx imately 350 children attended the free Christfas movie -at the Chief theater. John Bender suggested that the club continue discussion on the possibility of a swimming pool for Weeping Water-. Weepine VVatr - Women's Club The Weeping Water Women's Club met Tuesday afternoon of last week at the home of Mrs. C. E. Tefft and Miss Ester Tefft. The president, Mrs. E. J. Bend der, conducted the business meeting. There were 22 mem-; bers present and one guest, Mrs. Lois Tefft. Mrs. S. H. Harmon, music chairman, told the story fo the hymn, -'He Leadeth Me," and led the club in singing it. Miss Ester Tefft played two piano slos, "Ave Marie" and "To A Wild Rose." Mrs. v Mogens Johnson, the chairman- of the courtesy com;: mittee gave their reports. Mrs. Arnold Detmer spoke on "New Horrizons For Youth," and Mrs. William H. Thornton spoke on "New Horrizons for Older Citi zens." Miss Roberta Knaup sang two vocal selections, "Lassie O'- ied by Mrs. Harmon at the pi ano. Mrs., Tefft and Miss Ester Tefft served refreshments from a beautifully appointed table. Mrs. Ben Olive' poured. The Club sang "Happy Birthday" to Mrs. Tefft who observed her birthday on January 3. Weeping Water Larry Hansen, son of Mrs. Vernon Dewey, belongs to the accordian and steel quitar or chestra at Dietz Music Store; During the Christmas holidays they entertained at Cedar Home in Lincoln. Larry plays the accordian. Weeping Water Joint Meeting The Junior and Senior groups cf the Christian Women's Fel lowship held a joint meeting last Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. Mrs. Lynn Rothe, president, presided over the business meet ing. The afternoon opened with a prayer and group singing. Mrs. J. E. Renner had charge of the devotions. Mrs. Breckenridge and Mrs. Cyrus Livingston read poems. The scripture was given by Mrs. Linville. The meeting was closed with a song and prayer. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Ed Freeman and Mrs. Le Ray Zessin. The Young Married Group of the St. Paul Lutheran church met Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pearson at Manley. There were six couples and their families present. The group studied the teachings of different churches. Lunch was served. They will meet Tuesday, February 1 with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Saxton. ' . Capitol News By Melvin Paul Statehouse Correspondent The Nebraska Press Association LINCOLN The Legislature this week found its work cut out for it in reconciling the pressing demands for more gov ernmental services with the de sire . for holding the line on spending. Outgoing Gov. Robert Crosby in his budget message put it straight to' the legislators with this remark: 'Two years ago I cut the bud get requests of the agencies and bore the ill will of the numer ous groups which have a special interest in these agencies'. The Legislature in most instances increased the amounts I had recommended, thus winning the plaudits of those same special interest groups. "It is not necessary that the governor play the villian. The role can be reversed." Crosby said he was junking the concept of "restraint in state government spending" he fos tered two years ago. Now he said he was recommending the amount of money the agencies need for a "reasonable perfor mance" of their duties. With this Crosby outlined a budget which conceivably could hit the $215 million mark, the highest in state history by al most $18 million. It would in clude around $45 million in pro perty taxes, also a record high. It is estimated it would take a total state property tax levy of around $7.55 on each $1,000 worth of, assessed property property is now assessed at half its actual value). The present total including special -state levies is $6.69. The Increases Hers are the big increases re commended from the state gen eral fund, which is largely sup ported by property tax revenues: An increase of $2.8 million for the University of Nebraska for a 17.8 million total. The Univer sity wanted an $18.8 million to tal.' Crosby said this Js neces sary to keep the University on a level with those in nearby states. $2.4 million more for the State Board, of Control for a total of $13.4 million. Much of the in crease is for a better mental health probram, geared to give intensive treatment to patients in at effort to cure them as quickly as possible. $1.1 million for the State Safety Patrol. Part of this is so the Patrol can take back re sponsibilities of running the state trucking weighing scales and also conductiong driver's license examinations. But much of the addition would go to hire 23 more men to go to work pa trolling the highways. Crosby said that adding more patrol men last June in seven months saved 90 lives that would have been lost if the death rate ear lier in the year had continued. $600,000 for the state teachers training colleges, necessary to keep instructors who are being lured to other states by higher salaries. The major saving grace was the State Assistance Depart ment where declining relief rolls and other factors have cut the need by $1.7 million to $13.3 million. New Gov. Victor Anderson of Lincoln gives his budget mes sage in another two weeks. He said it won't differ much from from Crosby's. Recommendations " Outgoing Gov. Crosby had some other recommendations to offer the Legislature: A new governor's mansion should be built across from the Statehouse. This would take at least $150,000, he said. The School for the Blind should be moved away from its antiquated housing at Nebraska City to a town "with a. good college." Although Kearney has been suggested, Crosby did not mention it in his speech. Something must be done about salaries of state officers so governors can hire good men. The Board of Control should be given enough money for a staff of "highly qualified assis tants." Crosby said he thinks the Board of Control now is "engulfed in too many details." The state should set up a pro gram of aid for the permanetly and totally disabled. Since fed eral aid is available, Nebraska s losiing its share. Money should be appropriated for the State Turnpike Author ity so it can make engineering studies on toll road possibilities. Although the Authority plans to ask of $150,000, Crosby made no : recommendation. Inauguration. As Victor Anderson was inau gurated as 27th governor of Ne- braska, the Lincoln hardware I merchant outlined a program of ''sound' self-government" in his inaugural speech to the Legisla ture. ! "Let us ask for tax , dollars : sparingly and invest them wise ly Let us see that our govern- When You Think of SHOES ment is kept close to the people," said the new governor. New Bills . A bill calling for the sale of the state school lands was one of the early contoversial bills in troduced. Sen. Monroe Bixler of Harrison was principal introdu cer. The measure is expected to find considerable opposition": Bixler also introduced a mea sure calling for "indefmitely" extending the sixth cent of gas oline 1 tax. Revenues from this tax, due to expire May 9, go to the State Highway Department and have been credited with making a record $24 million highway building program pos sible. , A measure to set up a com, mission to supervise the state's booming new oil and gas indus try was also tossed into the le gislative mill. Purpose is to keep from wasting this resource, in troducer A. A. Fenske of Sunol said. Penitentiary Probe Still another investigation of conditions at the State Peniten tiary loomed as Sen. Lester An derson of Aurora introduced a resolution caning lor a "fact finding" legislative committee. Sen. Anderson said he thinks a report by a special citizens committee has been "wbitp washed." The report was critical oi ine Penitentiary. Anderson said there "hould ba a "honse cleaning" of top officials at the msutuuon. His resolution came or. the heels of a report on "the Feni tentiary by Sanford Bates, in ternationally known penal ex pert from Trenton, N. J., Bates, nronht here by the Board of Control, which supervises the .vctct: x-enitentiary, gave a re port with mingled praise and criticism. Bates said the Penitentiary "hole" (or jail) should be re built, the professional staff of tha prison should be increased, and guard salaries should be raised to get better men. "The rank and file of officers have a dim idea as to what the whole purpose of a corrective insti. tution is . . ." Bates reported. ENNOX' FURNACES Installed by Martinson Sheet Metal 139 So. 6th Phone 7189 Think of X-RAY FITTING -.sUiNfcg 4 aura JLt , . Delicious for Snack or Mealtime! y OS? 4s M 4tB SUPER MARKET Ll I III If ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Phone 59 si Avoca, Iowa COPPER AT TOMBSTONE TOMBSTONE, Ariz. At this sits of a silver mining boom in the 1880's, a new ore discovery has recently been reported. This time it is copper, found by an exnloration company, at the 930-foot level of a silver mine flooded years ago. REAL ESTATE LOANS! 5 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for Each Monthly Payment Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. P;" ' . I- UST TWO WORDS "THIS PICTURE ... ' 1 sl w':''' 1955 Super "tt" Holiday Coup. A Ciwol Moton Votuei f Take a long look . . and youll long for more than a look! Well, don't be satisfied with wishing . . . because we fcave a "Rocket" 202 Oldsmobile waiting for you right now! So come in and take the wheel. Feel the touch of your toe translated into instant action. See how easy every driving moment can be. How hills seem to flatten as the "Rocket" wings you along. And feel how rough roads iron out in this most comfortable of all Oldsmobiles. Even if you've driven a past "Rocket", you're missing something until you try this flashing all-new "Rocket" 202! You're welcome to test it . . . soon. 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