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A - Power Plant Operating In a significant development in Calif ornia, electricity generated by atomic pow er became available for commerical use re contly. It is the first atomic-powered elec tricity in use in the United States. The Pacific Gas and Electric Comp any transmission system, serving northern and central California, fed the electricity from the nation's first nuclear power sta tion to go into operation, near Pleasanton, California. An estimated 5,000 kilwatts of elec tricity from private industry's first nuclear power station began flowing through the transmission system and company head, Norman Sutherland hailed the event as an example of what U. S. private industry can do with the peacetime atom. We have no way of knowing, of course, whether this generating plant will prove economical. ' However, it is signifi cant that private companies in the United States are moving ahead with atomic-powered electricity and plans for additional plants. We can only say, in this connection, that in Itussia there have been several an nouncements about widespread use of atomic energy for electricity generation and evidently we are trailing the Russian in this field. No doubt there are no private atomic-energy generating plants in Rus sia, however, and it is good to see private industry in this field in the United States. The British also have a lead on us in this field, although the United States is go ing along with its development in both the private and government lines, which is the American system. The Constitution Dan Daniel, National Commander of the -( American Legion, writing in The A merican Mer'cury, points out very effective ly people and organizations have tried, over the years, to alter the Constitution of the United States. Yet, Daniel points, the Constitution was planned not just for the time it was drafted but for all time. Madison said: "In framing the system which we wish to last for ages, we should not lose sight of changes which age will produce." The people, through their elected repre sentatives, have approved an average of only one amendment to the Constitution in each seventeen and a half years, a pretty convincing argument in favor of the wis dom contained in the Constitution. The latest amendment was that lim iting Presidents to two four-year terms, and Vice - Presidents, who serve as Presi dent for more than two years, to only one four year elected term. Daniel points out that one of the greatest surrenders of individual freedom came about in 1913, when Amendment XVI was passed, giving the Federal Go vernment practically absolute power over us in giving the government the power to "lay and collect taxes on incomes from whatever source derived." Until this time the Constitution did not permit Congress to levy unequal taxes upon us as individual citizens. This amendment was adopted in 1913 because it was said that the people would Tk Plallsmoulh Journal Official County and City Paper ESTABLISHED IN 1SS1 Published Scmt Weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, at 410 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebr. Entered at the Post Office at Plattsmouth, Nebraska as second class mail matter in accordance with the Act of Congress of 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 (as 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" 1952 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 1952 (In Cities over 2,000 Population) HOWARD LINDQUIST .... Editor and Publisher EUGENE SCARLETT Publisher MARGARET DINGMAN Woman's Editor H. M. JOHNSON Advertising Manager DON WARGA shop Foreman PHONE 241 ft, I .soctvrvot V 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. Organization explains much of our legislation. Charity begins at home, if and when it begins. It's good to have a slogan, but it is better to perform. Planning for the future is the only way to improve the future. The amazing thing about man's in telligence is his failure to use what he has. The faults of the younger generation stem from the faults of the older genera tion. You have to do a lot of reading and some thinking to discover the truth about anything. The reason some people know so little is that they don t want to know anything. If you expect everybody to agree with you, it is a sign that you are still immature. The man who kills himself at his work is as foolish as the man who never works. be taxed only a nominal one or two per cent. There was no limitation, however, and many corporations and some individ uals today are taxed in surprisingly high percentage ratios. In recent years we have seen attempts to circumvent the Constitution made by those who would pass treaties which would supersede state and Federal laws. Also we have seen courts interpret the Con stitution to suit their viewpoints and actual ly usurp the powers of Congress or the states and, in effect, legislate. Whether you agree or disagree with these views, it would pay every American to obtain a copy of the Constitution (if he does not already have one) and read it carefully. This is our "Charter" as a free nation, it "is perhaps the greatest govern mental document ever composed and its wisdom in 1957 is as appplicable to us to day as it was almost two hundred years ago. p.,,.v,v.v,,v,,. Down Memory Lane yr YEARS ACO Plattsmouth lodge No. G, AF & AM were at Elmwood to enjoy a visit with members of Canopy lodge No. 209. W. A. Robertson, grand master of Nebraska Masons, headed the party. Clarence Buck nell, master of Canopy lodge exxtended the welcome to the Plattsmouth brethern. Those in the visiting party were Mr. Ro bertson, Raymond C. Cook, assistant grand guardian, V. F. Evers, superintendent of the Masonic Home, County Treasurer John E. Turner, past master of Canopy lodge D. S. Sumner, Lyle L. Horton, a member of the Elmwood lodge and Luke L. Wiles P. F. Rihn, Union merchant, was taken home from the Immanuel hospital at Oma ha. He has been treated for ulcers of the stomach Mrs. E. J. Ferrie has returned from St. Mary's hospital in Nebraska City. She was injured when thrown from a car and has been at the hospital for several weeks The city jail has been called up on to shelter many drifters who were caught here over night and lacked shelter The Plattsmouth Garden club held a meeting to plan a winter show Platts mouth and vicinity was visited by a heavy snow storm that helped in moisture for the county where it has been very dry Mrs. Charles Hula was suffering from a broken ankle sustained while working around her home. Of) YEARS ACO The first banquet of the season, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and titled "Happy Hundred" was held at the parlors of the First Presbyterian church with Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock of Omaha as the speaker. Searl S. Davis was toastmaster. George F. Dovey and 15. A. Rosencrans gave several skits during the evening's program. Senator Hitchcock was member of the foreign relations com mittee of the senate in the war days. He stated the Germans wished to accept Presi dent Wilson's fourteen points but the Al lied military command would not accepf them and forced the peace that was ar ranged at the Paris conference. The sena tor declared that the common people of no country desired war, that they had to fight and pay for the results. Victors as well as vanquished had to pay the costs. Senator Hitchcock pointed out that one of the re sults of the war was the traces of the great absolute governments had been wiped out J. W. James, largest stockholder of the Burlington railroad was in the city where his private car was being repaired in the local shops. New Vehicle Registrations The following new vehicle re gistrations have been filed in the office of the county clerk heic lowner, dealer, make): T. E. Williams. Attebery Chev rolet Co . Chevrolet; Merlin K. Reinke, Laune Chevrolet Co.. Chevrolet truck; Chris II. or Virginia Bulin, Cass County Mo tors, Chevrolet; Carroll Styles or George Angermeir, McFay don's Inc., Ford; Ralph or Max ine Hild, Rosen-Novak Auto, Chevrolet. Henry cr Vivian Hild, Hansen Motors, Dodge Truck; William Herman or Arlene M. Klcmme, Cass County Motors, Chevrolet; I Lawrence Chappcll, Riibin Auto.l Foia; Junior Tanner, John Hunt Chev., Chevrolet truck; Kenneth G. Stcnberg. Luken Chevrolet Co., Chevrolet; Lloyd E. More head, Rubin Auto, Ford Truck; Paul or Jane Peterson, Kahland Motor, Pontiae; Donald W. Born, R. V. Bryant Motors, Plymouth; Lloyd L. or Lorna J. Loiter, Loyal's Inc., DKW station wag on; Willie M. or Lucille Foster, Jack's Trailer Sales, Prank1 (Continued on Page Five) Tkkler , By 'George lKOYMYANnHis .1 tvw rcMi ? mum. ! OME fOLKSE if JUST CAN'T WJN L IIHl.l HHI II HEY COWBOYS HOW APOUT SOME HlC-H CLA55 MUSIC nrki hr? r i-r a rr a " li V$m CONCERTO s w 1 OHPROFE550K 4 ARTUROWYFOY filpekt has a re Quest would you Play A little be POP" something ja-zzy you r n KNOW ? p -,y.l ft. SV k . "Ma ImmFTfiSiZb i Journalism class attended the Nebraska High School Press As sociation clinic in Lincoln Fri day and participated in five of the events open to high school students. Mary Ann Weisneth re ceived a first place in editorial writing, Mary Lee placed second in journalistic terms and Char lotte Hitt placed second in fea ture writing. Mark Partridge's practically new car was badly wrecked Sat urday morning when it slipped off the new pavement opposite the Sass farm south of town. The car was driven by Bill Patridge and he was accompanied by Glenn Eager Jr., and Roger Unvin. Bill pulled over to go a round John Sass's car, which was parked on the pavement, and got over too far and dropped off the pavement as the shoul ders have not been fixed as yet. Mrs. Earl Puis is substituting as teacher for Mrs. Verner Brauckmueller teacher in the Manley schools, who is confin ed to her home due to illness. LOUISVILLE NEWS Mrs. Ralph Wildrick Phone 2511 W. L. (Bud) Blair rural mail carrier of Louisville, was taken ill while preparing the mail Tuesday morning and was taken to the doctor who sent him to the Veterans Hospital in Omaha. Bill Urwin, who has been home on a 30 day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Urwin, left last week for New York where he took a plane to Germany where he will be sta tioned for some time in that area. Sunday afternoon callers at the N. F. Hennings home were, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hennings of Avoca, Mrs. Verner Hild, Mrs. Ernest Bond and Kathy of Plattsmouth, Mrs. Verle Vogler, Darlene and Paulina and Mrs. Anna Heil. Mrs. Gertude Koop entertain ed at a pantry shower at her home Thursday evening honor ing Miss Jean Wright, a bride to be. Sunday guests at the Bernard Voigtman home were Mr. and Mrs. C. Voigtman and son Ron nie, and Charles Voigtmann all of Jefferson, la., afternoon call ers were Mr. and Mrs. Dan Rue ter of Alvo. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Simon John son drove to Boone, la., Sunday to visit with Mrs. P. A. Jacob son. They found her quite well. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hutchinson entertained at a belated birth day party Sunday evening for their son Manford Hutchinson. Ice cream, sandwiches and bir thday cake were served. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Manford Hutchinson and family. Mrs. Joyce Gwinn and Mark visited with friends in Manley Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Woolhiser and Virgil were Sunday after noon visitors at the Davison and Powers homes in Weeping Wa ter. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Crawford, Mrs. Benton Hutchinson and Jimmy were in Omaha Wednes day on business and to do some shopping. Word has been received that S-Sgt. and Mrs. Leon Schorr, who are stationed at an Air Base in England, are parents of a daughter born Nov 1. She weigh ed 5 pounds, 3 ounces and has been named Janet Marie. Mrs. Schorr was formerly Ellen Craw ford of Louisville. The Schorr's have two other children. Billy and Sandy. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Crawford of Louisville - and Mrs. C. Schorr of Superior Wis. Great grand parent is Mrs. Leona Duggan of Iola, Kans., Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hennings were Sunday evening callers at the Elmer and George Stoeher home near Cedar Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ander sen of Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ragoss and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Heim were Sunday afternoon and evening callers at the Richard Heim home. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Inman spent the weekend in Chanute, Kans., visiting Mrs. Inman's mother who has been quite ill. Fred Bates of Antikokan., On tario, Canada spent the past week visiting with his sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larson and family. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Crawford returned Friday night from a two weeks vacation spent in the west. They spent one week with Mos. Crawford's father, Van Marple in Hermin.ston, Ore. They then visited in Redmond, Ore., with the Jim Willif and Steve Lines families. On their way home, they stopped in MeCook for a visit with the Earl Mil kun family. Going out they ran into heavy snow between Chey enne and Laramie in Wyoming. They saw many beautiful sights on their trip and really enjoy ed themselves. The newlv organized Metho dist Adult Group met Suiulay evening in the church ba.ienu i,t for an evening of fellowship and fun. Tentative plans were made for a family Christmas party for the next meeting. Lunch of cupcakes and coffee was served. pic- School News The Seniors had their tures taken Wednesday. Thursday afternoon the stu dent body entertained at an as sembly program by a quintet from the Nebraska Men's Re formatory in Lincoln. Regent's examinations were given Saturday to students in the upper quarter of the Senior Class and to several interested in ob taining a scholarship to special schools at the University of Ne braska. This examination is giv en all over the state and schol arships are awarded on the basis of this statewide competition. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Haus child of Lincoln were weekend guests at the Irvin Hauschild in Manley. Kenneth and Duane Ritter of Papillion were Tuesday after noon visitors of Micheal and Frank Isaac in Manley. Mrs. Rudolph Vervaecke of South Bend returned to her home Monday after being in the St. Mary's Hospital in Nebraska City for a couple of weeks fol lowing surgery. She is reported to be coming along line. Mrs. Bedella Stander and Mrs. Fred Marquardt of Avoca spent Friday in Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Alfrey went to Wayne last Thursday to get their son Henry who was quite ill with the flu. He is home and is improving. Mrs. James Johnson substitu ted for. Mrs. Ilaney, the sixth grade teacher last week. Mrs. Haney has been ill. Mrs. John son's little daughter, Jeanine, stayed with her grandmother, Mrs. Simon Johnson. Sunday dinner guests at the Eldon Pingree home were, Mr. and Mrs. Aldon P'ingree of Afton Twelve students from the THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FOUR Monday, November 18, 1957 la., Afternoon callers were Mr. Philip Uusktrk and Guilford of Lincoln and Jerry Busklrk who is in service and Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Buskirk, Mr aTid Mrs. Henry Doermann visited with Mrs. Doermann's brother, Walter Kriemer and family In Talmage Sunday. Saturday evening supper guests at the George Griffin home were Mrs. Harold Barnes Jr., Beverly and Brian of Den ver, Colorado. Mrs, Richard Streeter enter tained a lew friends at a "toy party" at her home Thursday evening. The demonstraor was Mrs. Zimmerman of Omaha. A lunch was served, Mrs. Henry Davis has been coniined to her home the past week. She has some trouble with her back and has to remain quiet for some time. C. J. Pankonin was taken to the Methodist Hospital in Oma ha Saturday evening by ambu lance. He was suffering from an attack of pleurisy and was in considerable pain. Hukla Schliei'ert is improving slowly from her recent illness. Visitors this week of Mrs. Ber tha Schliefert and Miss Hulda in Manley were Mrs. Will Lau, Mrs. Fred Brunkow and Mrs. Harold Schliefert all of Murdock. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Beck and Johnny of Louisville were Satur day evening callers at the El win Isaac home in Manley. The Southeast 8 sponsored vo cal clinic was held Monday eve ning with approximately 210 voi ces from Weeping Water, Wav erly, Papillion, and Louisville. Ivan Caldwell was guest direc tor. A good turnout from Louis ville and neighboring towns en joyed the hour program at the High School Auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Vaughn and children took Mr. Vaughn's mother, Mrs. James Vaughn of Dawson, to Seward Sunday. She has been visiting for the past week at the Leonard Vaughn' and will visit for some time wih her daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hanseling and family in Seward. Guests Tuesday at the Leo nard Vaughn home were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennett of Lin coln. Mr pnd Mrs. Frank Tlustos were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maguire and family in Murdock. " Doyel Leroy of Manley accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Abbott to Hawkinsvllle, Ga. Year-End To clear our floors for 1958 shipments, we are slashing prices of everything we have on huad . . . new and mcd . , . Case and other makes. Buy now, trade now. No interest or carrying charge before next work season. Up to four crop years for payments. To. give you still better deals, we are boosting allowances on trade-ins, too. Beat next year's higher prices make double savings. Come in right away and see the spectacular values we are showing. Hurry the f bargulnt won't last long I C&M IMPLEMENTS Murray, Nebr. Words published in a newspaper are dependable words. Time and again you've heard . . . "It saw it in the newspaper". That settled it, be cause you were certain that the newspaper publisher had gathered the true facts before publishing them in his newspaper. THEY ARE WORDS TO RE LY ON. What is true of the news stories you find in the newspaper is also true of the advertising published on the same pages. Advertising you read in your newspaper is dependable and can be relyed on, because the mer chants who use the pages of THIS NEWSPAPER are reliable merchants. If they were not their message would not appear on these pages. Nationally known companies rely on newspapers to reach the public. It is a known fact that successful businesses use the NEWSPAPER to sell their products. Such companies as General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Stude baker, RCA Victor, Admiral, Philco, Firestone, U. S. Rubber, Standard Oil, Goodyear, Phillips, General Electric, along with Pharmaceutical houses, food processing companies, makers of toiletries and other NAME COMPANIES use THE NEWSPAPERS of the nation to further the use of their products. THEY DO NOT USE CIRCULARS OR NON-SUBSCRIPTION PUBLICATIONS. I A merchant who uses THE JOURNAL is a reliable merchant. A merchant who does not use his local newspaper does not get the impact from his advertising that ccmes from telling his message on the self same pages on which are recorded, the weekly history of his community. Thousands of people pay to read THE JOURNAL. They do this, not only for news value but to learn what their reliable local merchants AND the NATIONALLY KNOWN COMPANIES have to offer them. OB1E JouetbgE sers TELL THEM aw It In The Journal" 3 i.i,iimii,iiiiKii