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EDITORIALS Howard's Homespun Careless Sportsmen Menace Hunters are remainded that their ri fles or shotguns are lethal weapons cap able of killing not only game, but also hu man beings. The first responsibility of a hunter is to exercise the utmost caution when handling firearms. To fail in this is inexcusable criminal negligence. Any hunter who endangers human life is not a sportsman, but a public menace. One short second of precaution while hunt ing may spare the hunter a life time of re grets. Following the Crowd Too many of us, and the writer is no exception, tend to follow the crowd and "conform." However, much of the world's progress has been made by men and wo men who refused to conform when they thought the crowd, or the majority, was wrong. It is very easy in life to accept gossip about those one has an inclination to be jealous of. It is a common fault for us to try to pull others down to our own level if they have out-performed us in life in some way. Moreover, the tendency of too many of us is to belittle things we do not under stand, dislike those with whom we dis agree, and to close our minds to learning after we have reached a certain age in life. There is usually a high price to pay when one bucks the majority, or when one refuses to follow the crowd. If everyone around us idles away their afternoon, that is no reason why we should idle away our's. If a certain type of work is frowned upon by the so-called social set, that is no reason why some good, honest sweat should not be expended by any man or wo man who puts commonsense ahead of false pride. It is good for all of us to evaluate our lives and our philosophies and give some thought to standing on our own two feet. It is easy to follow the crowd. But remem ber the crowd is often wrong. Information Lacking? At least two persons at a recent public hearing on sewers here commented that not enough information was available a bout proposed construction. Their principal objection was to the fact that amounts of estimated assessments against individual properties were not available. Nebraska law requires that full des cription of work to be done be given and a hearing on necessity held. Objection can later be made to assessment at another hearing required by law at the time assess ment schedules are ready for council ac tion. Now, it is always somewhat beside the point to call to mind what is done else where. But in this case it might be informa tive and be a thought about what might be done in Nebraska if there were demand for it. In Iowa, law requires that full estimates of all such construction be made. The pro posed estimated assessment (in dollars and cents) against each affected property then must be figured, each property owner in formed in writing of his proposed assess ment and a public hearing held at which objections to construction because of cost (or for other reasons) can be made. There are comlications to this system which should be noted. Engineering costs THOUGHT FOIi TODAY Keep not ill company lest you increase the number. George Herbert The Plalismoulh Journal Official County and City Paper ESlAULlMltl) IN JSS1 Published Semi Wcikly, Mondays and Thursdays, at 410 Main Street, Plattsmuuth, Cass County, Nebr. Entered at the Post Office at 1'lattsniouth, Nebraska as second class mail matter in accordance with the Act of Congress o( March 8, 1879. Contents of The Plattsmouth Journal are the sole property of this newspaper and use of, or reproduction, in whole or in part, is expressly forbidden to any person, persons, or publications other than legal newspapers (at defined by Nebraska statutes) without written consent of the publisher. Three Times Winner Ak-Sar-Ben Plaques for "OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY SERVICE" 1949 1951 1952 "Honorable Mention" 1953 Ak-Sar-Ben First Place Plaque 1955 for OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO AGRICULTURE National Second Place Winner 1955 Presented Nebraska Press Association GENERAL EXCELLENCE AWARD" First In 1952 Second in 1951 and 1953 (In Cities over 2,0Ul) Population) HOWARD LINDQUIST .... Editor and Publisher EUGENE SCARLETT Publisher MARGARET DTNGMAN Woman's Editor H. M. JOHNSON Advertising Manager DON WARGA shop Foreman , SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4.00 per year in Cass and adjoining counties, $5.00 per year elsewhere, In advance, by mail outside the city of Platts mouth. By carrier in Plattsmouth, 25 cents for two weeks. Use of ruined many YEARS 30 William PHONE the words, "They say," has lives. Most anyone can find fault anyway, anywhere, anyhow. A little authority affects some men more than strong drink. It is too bad that sincerity is such a rare virtue these days. Almost any efficiency expert can speed up another man's business. The world has many people ready to borrow but not quite as many anxious to lend. An ignorant individual seeks only the facts that bolster his own prejudices. It takes more than luck to turn an idea into a successful business organization. ?r The trouble with stock speculation is that you usually either sell too soon or too late. Laziness is a progressive disease; con versely, work done makes other work easier. Some people think they become ex perts on any subject if they read a book about it. and legal fees are higher. Too, it sometimes occurs that an out lay of funds for engineering is sacrificed because objections kill the project alto gether. Some Iowa communities have gone to having informal hearings among property owners concerned with recommended pro jects to get reaction to costs and needs for projects before a penny of money is spent on official action. Some engineering is required of course. These things may not be possible in Nebraska for some reason beyond the fact that the law now in effect doesn't require them. However, progress in getting projects accomplished might be faster and certain ly the public would feel much better in formed and confident if they knew de finitely (in dollars and cents) how they were to be affected. Down Memory Lane O C Y E R 'ago Boosters for the King Korn Karni val were preparing for a whilrlwind auto tour cf Cass, Sarpy counties, Omaha, Mills and Fremont counties in Iowa to boost for the King Korn Karnival. A 35 piece band was arranged and a very large number of cars promised for the trip - Fire destroyed the residence property of Fred Olenhausen on west Oak street. The fire of unknown origin, had gained a great headway when discovered Cass County corn crop was estimated at fifty-five per cent, the oats yield was 21 bushels and the barley yield was 28 bushels The First Christian church held their election of officers. Past or J. W. Taenzler; Clerk, J. H. Graves; Treasurer, C. 1). Palmer; Pianist, Mrs. O. C. Hudson, assistant, Lester Thimgan; Chorister, Mrs. Hal Garnett, assistant, Lester Thimgan; Trustees, C. D. Palmer, Carl Graves, W. C. Minniear Shrader family reunion was held at the home of Forest 13. Shrader of Herman, a picnic din ner was held at Meade park, attending the reunion were a very large number from Cass county Mr. and Mrs. Iiae F. Pat terson received a message announcing the birth of a daughter at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Patterson at Alameda, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. Cass Sylvester are happy over the arrival of a new son at their home, he has been named Joe I. E. Harris, who has spent the past year and a half in the navy came home for a short visit with relatives and friends. He has been stationed on the U. S. S. Tennessee on the west coast and reports contacting several former local boys, Harvey Eggel ing, who is on the "Arizona," Arnold Sharp on the "Maryland" and Oliver Tay lor on the "California." AGO H. Ofe, residing in Omaha, was at the South Side hospital, result of an accident in which he was involved. He had started out with J. II. Isley the monu ment man, to make a trip over Sarpy coun ty, the party urossed a bridge on the road from Papillion to Springfield, they came off the bridge with considerable force, the car turned slightly, one wheel breaking off and hurling the car over two times. Mr. Ofe had his shoulder caught and broken, he also suffered a compound fracture of the right leg The spot on Wintersteon Hill marked where the home made flag was presented to Co. A First Nebraska in June 1861, was marked by the ladies of the W.U.C. with a fine flag pole near Livingston Road. Mrs. V. IJurkle presided over the ceremony. The flag was raised by Henry Guy and William Stewart McMaken great grandsons of Gen. Robert, Ramsey Livingston, who as com mander of Co. A received the flag in 180 1 from the patriotic women of Plattsmouth. The company participated in many of the Mississippi Valley and Arkansas cam paigns of the Civil War. -TV. W "Can you imagine anybody crazy enough lo get op this early in the morning to go fishing?" NEHA Mrs. F. O. Sand Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ross, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Joerger, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ross attended "My Fair Lady" In Omaha Wed nesday. Mrs. Floyd Joerger presented a lesson on "Plant Boosters" to members of the Nehawka Flow er club Wednesday evening. She spoke on new plant boos ter. She displayed African vio lets and geraniums which had been treated with this and showed the growth they had made, compared to some which had not been treated. The meeting was at the home of Mrs. Martin Ross due to the muddy roads. Mrs. F. O. Sand was hostess. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Lewis Royal. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lemon returned home Wednesday from a 16-day trip to Park Rapids, Osage, Detroit Lakes and Wal ker, Minn, where they visited relatives. David Olive, nephew of Evelyn , Wolph, is attending a workshop meeting at the Institute of Technology at Boston, Mass, on a scholarship he received from the University of Nebraska with which he is affiliated. The course is in curriculum plan ning for electrical engineering colleges. Francies Hansen, Mrs. Vance Balfour, Mrs. Charlotte Niday, Mrs. R. R. Andersen, Mrs. Fred Hansen and Mrs. Neil Pierce went to Omaha Wednesday to see "My Fair Lady". Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peter son, Omaha, spent Saturday with Mrs. Gertrude Carper. Esther Barkhurst has accept ed a position in Lincoln as field supervisor of the Girl Scouts. She began her duties Tuesday. Mrs. Herman Bucholz of Omaha spent a week with the John Bucholz family. John Bucholz and his mother, Mrs. Herman Bucholz, Sophia Em shoff and Bill Kempke of Avoca were to visit relatives at Wa keeny, Kan., last weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jungles and Kenny, Lincoln, were guests for the day Sunday of the Vance Balfours. Robert Attcberry and Jim Minor of Grand Island spent the weekend at the Ollie Atte- berry home. They are students at the Univrsity of Neoraska. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Heiser, Dumbar, spent Sunday with the Clinton Andersons. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Bark hurst spent the past week at Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, Colorado Springs and Denver. Alvin McReynolds spent the past week at Alliance with his brother, Elmer. Mrs. Merritt Dodson returned Wednesday from Seattle, wh?ve she attended funeral services Saturday for her mother, Ms. Mary Lockard. Mrs. Dodson and her brother, Nels Lockard, Lin coln, made the trip by plane. During their stay at Seattle ail of the Lockard family, six child ren, had a reunion. Mrs. Dodson had not seen her brother John for 16 years. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Neumeister attended the ball game in Oma ha Sunday and had dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Anderson. They visited at the W. Jones home at Union on their way home. Mrs. Gus Ncumiester called the first meeting of the Club of the Cub Scouts Monday at the auditorium. They will meet each Monday after school. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Peterson, house guests of t ho Guy Mur dochs, spent Wednesday in Weeping Water with Mr. and WKA NEWS Phone 2708 Mrs. Herbert Peterson and fam ily and other relatives and friends. Mrs. Emma Nutzman and Mildred returned home Monday from a trip to Colorado and the Black Hills. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will August at Brush, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Swartz, Manderson, Wyo., were dinner guests Wednesday of Sadie Shrader and Gerald. Mr. and Mrs. John Zotter, Orlando, Fla., are guests this week of her mother, Mrs. Ona Kunkel and her son, Robert Snodgrass and Mrs. Snodgrass of Nebraska City and her brother, Dr. L. N. Kunkel and family of Weeping Water. Sun day dinner guests of Mrs. Ona Kunkel were the Zotters, Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Kunkel and their daughter, Dorothy Ann of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Zotter were dinner guests Tuesday and Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Snodgrass. Dorothy Ann Kunkel left Wednesday for Chicago to enter the music conservatory. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Plunkett are staying with the Gee Hicks family during the illness of Mrs. Plunkett. Mrs. Gus Neumeister and Mrs. Fred Sporhase were sponsors for Kim Marie daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Snyder, Sunday, when she was christened at the First Lutheran church at Ne braska City. All were dinner guests at the Wm. Auer home of Nebraska City. Mr. and Mrs. John Dietl and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Johnson had dinner at Nebraska City on Sunday. Ollie Atteberry and son, David, had dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dysart of Union. LI NO CANCER In the first public pronoun cement on the subject since 1954, when it took note of evi dence of a statistical associa tion between cigarette smoking and lung cancer, the Public Health Service recently announ ced that "there is an increas ing and consistent body of evi dence that excessive cigarette smoking is one of the causative factors in lung cancer." Subscribe to The Journal Now! 'giPPY-UPJ GIPPV-UpR JirfU f WEY' THAT'S MOT 1 Y VOL) NAME VOUR , pcTPD.0'UUiLil RISHT-IT3 HI-HO, HORSE WHAT YOU nlL- -7 SILVER WANT, AND I'LL NAME I y- - MINE WHAT I WANT V3-, -rO-lT I A'' -'"Z 1 1 "T - -.... 1 lVlii; oh. boy: freshTH I r know, MAW. i V oh. dear: I I JUST to remove. X ANO to further )( ?U'D THINK asa, w APPLE PIE! r- -- BEUEVE ?UEE 4 MAYBE I TEMPTATION I'LL. REnDVE IT "J BODV (SETS OLrtR ff, L PUTTING OH A A SHOULDN'T EAT T ALL . S( I'LL STOP V( KED SET SMARTER' ) Jl TC-r-, UTTLE WEIGHT, V EAT ANY OF WGHT NOW.' j K BAKING PIES .V g i,.. .".....1...41.....M.... ;....M...tL...L....t...l...' agle Items Mrs. John Fischer Phone 7304 :n::i Mr. and Mrs. William Osborne of Melmo Park, Calif, and Mrs. Osborne's father, Harold Slek man of Hastings visited at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. A. H. Siekman a couple of days last week. The Camp Creek Club meet ing was postponed last Thurs day afternoon to next Thurs day, Sept. 19 at Mrs. O. E. Und erwood's home. The latter was ill, and unable to be hostess, on last Thursday. Mr. and Mr. Fred Mueuchau and son, Mr. and Mrs. Murl Muenchau and son, Ricki, of Lincoln, motored to Chadron, Nebr. last weekend and visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Muenchau and family. Mr. and Mrs Herman Kirch hoff are in the process of re modeling their farm home, by enlarging the basement and adding a utility room on the east side of the frame house. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Denison of Chevey were dinner guests at the home of Mrs. Denison's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Earl Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Althouse and family of Lincoln spent Sunday at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. George Alt house, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs Clyde Althouse and son visited Mrs. Althouse's parents, Mr. and Mrs, Herbert Franks near Louisville, Sunday. Mrs. Dwight Earl received a letter from her foster brother, Mr. Everett Lake of Palmyra, who is enjoying a visit and a duck hunting outing, at the William Steinbraun's in Saskat chewan, Canada, former Pal myra residents, and all are well known to the Eagle folk. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Muen chau, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Muenchau near Alvo, Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Vader and daughter, Mrs. Harland Auker of Stella, visited Mr Vad er's father, C. J. Vader (79) of Omaha, who underwent surgery Sept. 5 and again Sept 10. Mrs. Harold French was host ess for the Fairview Extension Club of Lancaster Co. at her home, on Tuesday afternoon. The re-election of all officers was held during the business meeting Miss Frances Raney Co. Agent was a guest and also de monstrated the many attractive ways of wrapping tieing and trimming Christmas packages and gifts. The Tri-County Las siies 4-H Club Mothers, were also guests of the club and club hostess. Seventeen were served the delicious refreshmnts, fol lowing th intersting demonstra tion and display. Elmer Frohlich returned home from the hospital last Tuesday remaining at the Ira Stall home in Lincoln until Thursday. He underwent an eye surgery a few weeks ago and a second surgery was necessary before a success ful recovery. Mrs. William Westfall is now able to walk about the house considerably, following major surgery several weeks ago. The Trinity Lutheran aid members met at the church par lors Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. Folke was hostess. Richard Weyers returned to his house Thursday, but was to return to the hospital for medi cal attention prior to surgery. Mrs. Freda Trunkenbolz visit ed a few days last week with her daughter, Mrs. Robert Shumaker at Weeping Water. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Lowe of Lincoln spent Thursday of last week with Mrs. Lowe's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Zinsmaster. THE PLATTSMOUTH. NEBRASKA. SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FOUR Monday, September 10, 1957 Mr and Mrs. Dick Umland and family have purchased a new modern 2 bedroom trailer house and have it located on the prem ises of his parents farm (the Elvln Umlands south of Eagle) The latters daughter and hus band are also nicely located In a one bedroom modern trailer house at the parent's farm. Her husband Al Thurston drives to and from his teaching position at Nehawka, Nebr. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hlte of Ashland visited Mrs. Hite's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Wright, Sunday Mrs! Wright has recover ed very satisfactorily from her recent illness. Mrs. Mary Grantham and daughters, Darlene and Dorothy of Ogallalla spent a few days last week visiting her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Umland and daughter. Mrs. A. H. Siekman visited last Monday at the home of Mrs. Lena Fischer at Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Herrold visited last weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rocker and family and Mr. Her rold's sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beckmann and the new baby girl at Seward. Mr. and Mrs. Longin Prokop and daughter Arlie Mae and Miss Dorothy Kelso, of Friend visited Mrs. Prokop's twin sister and family the Wm. Helmlnks and enjoyed observing the 6th birthday party for Ronnie Hel mink on his return home from school. Mrs. Kelso is a cousin of Mines. Prokop and Helmlnk. Mrs. Morris Muenchau drove her car, accompanied by Mmes, Elda Schroder, Laura and Min nie Wulf and the pastor's wife Mrs. Prange, and all attended the open house for Ladles Day at the Children's Home in Fre mont Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Wulf and family attended a family re union at Pioneer Park Lincoln, for Mrs. Wulf's cousin and hus band Mr. and Mrs. Ed. DeLaur ant and family from Los Ange les, visiting the Kruger families at Sterling. ALVO NEWS Mrs. Maybelle Winn Phone 242 Friday afternoon callers at the Elmer Klyver home were Mrs. Florence Lewis of Lincoln and daughter Linda of Boston. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Klyver of Lincoln were Sunday callers on Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Klyer, later on they all called on Ralph Winn and his mother. The Art Klyver just returned home from Minne sota where they had been with their daughter Mrs. Golda Smith who had surgery last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Hollenback and family of Omaha visited his uncle Lewis Hollenback who is ill. They also visited at the Don Hollenback home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Meisinger of Murdock. Mrs. Lydia Bock elman and Mrs. Mabelle Winn called on Mr. and Mrs .William Westfall Sunday. Mrs. Westfall Is getting along pretty well since her surgery. Gerry McMasters of Califor nia, visited his aunt Mrs. Anna Hardnock Sunday. DEMOCRATS DEBT Despite four Democratic fund raising drives this year, "bare ly enough" funds have been brought into the national head quarters to pay for normal op eration of the party's national committee. Additional money drives in the last four months of the year are expected to pick up enough to meet weekly pay rolls without worry. MURDOCH Mrs. Florence McDonald Phone 2292 Women's Society of Christian Service met at the church Wed nesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Litclienber ger had as their guests for a couple days last week, his sister and her husband from Indiana. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills and baby of Arkansas arrived Wed nesday for a 10-day leave from armed service. Anna Lau, employed in Platts mouth, came home sept. 1st, for a 2-weeks vacation with her mother and sister. Mrs. Dick Trutna received a painful Injury to several of her fingers Tuesday while trying to get weeds out of the power mow er. A number of stitches were required to close the wounds, Lions Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Borne meter on Thursday evening for their regular monthly meeting. Julie Dlckmeyer of Omaha is spending two weeks with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Mills, while her folks are vacationing In Colorado. Saturday , Mrs. James Mills and granddaughter, Julie, ac companied Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills to Holsteln to visit Mrs. Frank Mills' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Chrlstensen. Sun day, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills had their small son baptized. There were 4 grandmothers present. Saturday evening at a double ring ceremony, Janet Kupke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Kupke, and Wayne Wcndt, son of Mr. and Mrs. August Wendt, were married at Trinity Luther a Church. REALTY TRANSFERS Manuel H. Williamson & Lu cille A. to Raymond E. Fuller & Iola B., 8-28-57, E2 Lot 2 Blk. 33 Plattsmouth, $1. George W. Clark & Beverly M. to Charley A. Attebery, 1-12-53, E'2 Lot 18 & All 1 Blk. 2 Union, $900. Robert L. Lewis & Louise to Norman G. Urwin & Lula, 8-29-57, Lot 7 & 8 Blk. 12 Latta s 2nd Add Murray, $9,500. Merlin E. Baker & Thelma M. to William Persinger, 8-31-57, Lot 4, 5 & 6 Blk. 5 Cedar Creek, $325. Earl Hickman & Ina to Edwin Group & Katherine, 8-31-57, Lot 559 Louisville, $1,200. H. M. Williams et al to Wendell E. Feighner & Geraldine M 8-10-57, Lot 422,423,424 Louisville, i $3,500. Vernon P. Schewe & Evelyn T. to Village of Murdock, 8-30-57, Pt. NW'4 14-11-10, $1. Omar E. Bornemeier & Eug enia M. to Leland Groves & Gen eva, 7-7-56, Lot 1 & E 10 ft. Lot 2 Blk. 26 Elmwood, $200. Leslie B. McGill & Nellie B. to Anna L. Gansemer, 8-30-57, Lot 6 Oakmont Addition Platts mouth, $1. Jack O'Shea & Mary to Curtis Hobbs & Gladys, 8-13-57. Lot 10, 11 & 12 Blk. 166 Plattsmouth, $5,000. John E. Baier to Wilma Nich ols et al, 9-6-57, Lot 6 & 7 Blk. 10 Reed's Add Weeping Water, $1. Mae Miller & James to Jose ph M. Sheldon & Jessie M, 9-7-57, Lot 1,2,3,4,5,6, & 7 Blk. 7 Thompson's Add Plattsmouth, $1,800. Karl Keys & Ruby O. to Rich ard T. Larson & Shirley B , 9-6-57, Lot 17,18,19, & 20 Porter Place Plattsmouth & Lot 10 N-WViNW-4 30-12-14, $15,000. Konhin Phalnimin irliitu A: Oscar J. to Theodore E. Ptk & Janet, 9-7-57. Lot 8, 9 & 10 Blk. 15 Duke's Add Plattsmouth $1. Pauline B. Barber & W. h. to Ivan G. Althouse & Minnie L. 3-18-57, NW',4 30-11-9, $1. A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 50 cents ,.n,4-ifii.it..,.rtii ft t.. ir-i.--i..f niil,..ir-.i . . ' ..A Hurt .inA- iftAjA A till 1 A