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EDITORIALS Howard's Homespun Schweitzer Goes on at 82 Dr. Albert Schweitzer, at age eighty two, has returned to the jungles of Africa after a three-month vacation in Europe. Al though some of his friends suggested that he retire because of his advanced age, Dr. Schweitzer decided to return to Africa, where his work has won him world-wide fame. Dr. Schweitzer operates a hospital at Lambarene, in French Equatorial Africa. With him on this return trip is a grand daughter, who is eighteen, and who will serve as a nurse in the hospital. It will be remembered that Schweitzer abandoned a career as a promising musi cian, back in 1913, and went to Africa to serve as a medical missionary. Frequently, in these lines we point out that a man is only as old as he feels. Ob . viously, Dr. Schweitzer is young at age -eight-two. One of the things which has kept him young, and which is the point of this editorial, is the fact that he has fol lowed his conscience and applied himself to a labor of love. More specifically, Dr. Schweitzer has the satisfaction of knowing he is contri buting something to mankind to the up lifting of humanity, and to his fellow-men. With that satisfaction, and the spiritual enthusiasm which results, one manages to stay young. There is a lesson in the ex ample for all those who care to learn it. Delegating Ike's Powers The idea is growing in Washington that President Eisenhower might be wise .to delegate his powers to the Vice Presi dent, Richard Nixon, for a temporary per iod while he recuperates from his recent stroke. There is not much chance that the President will do 'this, although any num ber of physicians will admit that the Presi dent's mild stroke indicates that a long rest is advisable. However, Mr. Eisenhower refuses to believe he cannot recuperate something along the line of Sir Winston Churchill, who suffered a major stroke in 1953 and recovered within six weeks. Churchill, however, was not faced with the historical crisis the United States now faces. The President cannot rest at Gettys burg over the weekend and actually keep his finger on all the things which need to be watched, constantly, today. That is why sentiment is growing for a temporary de legation of powers to the Vice-President. President Eisenhower has too many assistants and the exercise of authority at the White House is too confused. One co lumist recently pointed out that the Presi dent had sixteen special assistants, a num ber of consultants and an endless number of secretaries and special secretaries, Ca binet officers and departmental heads, and so on. As we noted earlier, chances are that the President will not delegate his auth ority. Also, it seems that his recovery is well underway and that he will soon be completely recovered. Until that time, however, the President could obtain a com plete rest by a temporary delegation of all authority. An increasing number of Washington officials, impressed with the urgency of the situation, are thinking a long this line and will speak out in favor of such a course should be President not continue to recover or should he suffer any sort of setback. The Plattsmouth Journal Official County and City Paper ESTABLISHED IN 1 Ski Pjblitied imi Weekly, Mondays and Thursdays, al 410 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Ncbr. Entered t the Post Office at Plaltsmouth, Nebraska as second class mail mailer 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. flefined by Nebraska statutes) without written consent of the publisher. HOWARD LINDQUIST .... Editor and Publisher EUGENE SCARLETT Publisher MARGARET D1NGMAN '...Woman's Editor H- M. JOHNSON Advertising Manager DON WARGA tihop 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 Farmers Can Get Gas Tax Refund of 6 LINCOLN Farmers can Ret a state tax refund of six cents a gallon on gas used for farm pur poses if their Invoices are filed within six months of the purch ase date. The present refund of six cents a gallon became effective Sept. 20, according to state law. PHONE 241 Up to that time, the refund had been five cents a gallon on gas used for fanning operations. Claims can be submitted at any time during the year. How ever, not more than lour claims for state tax refund may be made in one year. Refunds cannot be paid on in voices which are not filed with in six months of the date of purchase and on unpaid gas. In order to be eligible for the state refund farmers must have received a permit issued by tlu state. Application blanks for a It is now time to start saving up for another Christmas. Big words fool a lot of people but not as many as some think. There are any number of people who are willing to borrow five dollars. The salesman who knows when to sit and when to git is a good salesman. People who are ailing all the time sometimes have too little to occupy their minds. Promotion is good lor business ven tures so long as there is something back ing it up. The person who always has an em phatic and final opinion should not be tak en seriously. The best driver is the one who doesn't have wrecks even when the other fellow is wrong. When have you done something speci fic for the children, or a particular child, in your community? It is often easier to say something bad about a person than something good and that is the time to say nothing. It is surprising how dumb people think you are when they sit down to talk you out of what little money you've earned the hard way. Down Memory Lane YEARS ACO Residence on the farm occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Noell, west and south of Murray, was destroyed by fire. The fire started in the second story of the house and when discovered the house was all aflame. The fire was discovered late at night and it was with difficulty that the members of the family escaped from the burning building. Mr. and Mrs. Noell hav ing a difficult time in getting into a bed room where their small child was sleeping and getting it to safety A three-way accident occurred on the hill just south of the Rock Creek filling station east of Mur ray,, in the dense fog that covered this part of Cass county. Attorney Tom Dunbar and Attorney Lloyd Peterson were coming north in a car enroute to Omaha to the state bar meeting and were passed by a stock truck driven by George Lutz of Te cumseh. When the truck passed, the car swung across the road at the same time a Lincoln Zephyr, driven by II. Slaughter of Des Moines, came over the hill and was on to the truck before they could see in the dense fog. The stock truck fell onto the car, but the roof of the car held, prevent ed the death of the car occupants. As the wreck stood a Watson Brothers truck came from the north and crashed into the half turned over stock truck, breaking it loose from the Slaughter car and permitted the rescue of the Slaughter family. Attorney Tom Dunbar had a close call while trying to aid the Slaughter family as he narrowly escaped being hit when the stock truck overturned. One leg of Mr. Dunbar's was injured. The Slaughter family suffered bruises and injuries. Attorney Lloyd Peter son ran some distance to the north and was able to stop futher mix up by on coming traffic, among which was a southbound Missouri Pacilic bus Mrs. T. B. Farmer entertained for her daugher, Ruth on her 11th birthday. Attending were Delores Ruse, Georgia Lester, Margaret and Mar iam Fricke, Catherine Kaffenberger, Mary Irene and Patty Libershal, Mary Catherine Gorder, Bonnie Walters, Donna Fae Ma son, Jean Goodchild of Omaha. Mrs. Farmer was assisted by her daughter, Dorothy in entertaining. vr 2r YEARS ACO 3U The home of Mr. and Mrs. II. E. Becker on high school hill was scene of a charming afternoon wedding when their daughter. Miss Verla, was married to Mr. John P. Sattler, Jr. The home was lovely in decorations of white carried out in pro fusion through the rooms. In the living room a floral altar had been arranged with white carnations and ferns being used to form the altar before which the young people plighted their vows. Rev. Harold E. Sortor, pastor of the First Methodist church officiating. Mrs. Hilt Martin and Miss Catherine Schneider played the musi cal setting for the ceremony. The young people were attended by Mrs. William II. Schmidtmann, sister of the bride as matron of honor and Ilarley Becker, brother of the bride as groomsman. permit may be obtained through county agent or county clerk of fices. A lee of $1 must accom pany each application. Refund tax gasoline must be purchased from a licensed deal er 'and in lots of not less than 40 gallons. Gas must be placed in containers marked "Refund Tax Gasoline." No refund will be given on gas used in any licensed vehicle or any other made to be licen sed. The gas must be used in the fanning operations. Ticklers MX??R&1 ill V VHAT A THFiILl IT TO BE A MEMBER OF A POX PARTY "AT THE LOCAL OPERA HOUSE WHEN RANDMAWASAGlKL rtRANDMAVrVASAGlRL lv WEEP m water new Mrs. Edward Van Horn Phone 252-W Mrs. Ross Kinton was hostess at a card Club Tnursday after noon at her home. This is the regular Christmas Party and gilt exchange. Mrs. Vern Bar ter won high prize and Mrs. Carl Rector low prize. A Chrstmas party was enjoy ed by the No Name Club at the home of Mrs. Ralph Keckler on Wednesday afternoon. The Opportunity Extension Club held their annual covered cusn luncheon and Christmas party at the home of Mrs. Law ence Wiseman. Nineteen mem bers were present and one guest, Mrs. Fred Koester of Idaho, were present and one guest, Mrs. Ray Norris was assistant hostess. Mrs. Wiseman's home was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Alter the delicious dinner, the business meeting was held. Mrs. S. H Frank Cook Harmon and Mrs. was in charge of the Christmas program. ' Mrs. Herbert Peterson conducted several games. A gift exchange was held. Mrs. Wiseman invi ted the ladies to see her rooms of lovely antique furniture. The Weeping Water School closed Friday aftrnoon with each room having a Christmas party and gift exchange. School will reopen on Thursday, January 2. A special meeting was call ed by the Civil Air Patrol Mon day evening so plans could be made for the Christmas activi ties Dec. 21. Vern Starr, Neil Munkres and Chester Hooper represented the Chamber of Commerce; Wayne Federson, commander of the American Le gen Post 237, represented the Legion and the Civil Air Patrol members were present. Captain Iske, Commander of the Weep ing Water Squadron, will use his Piper Plane to fly Santa and his helpers in. Busses will take the children to the airport. Le gionaires will supervise the children. Used toys brought by the chil dren will later be turned over to the Marine Corps for repairs the Good and distribution by Fellows. The American Legion and the Weeping Water Cham ber of Commerce will assist the Civil Air Patrol. The Weep ing Water school band will also be on hand to greet Santa. San ta will then lead the parade back to town and from there the chil dren will enjoy the free movie at the theater. Candy canes will be given the children at the air port, by the Civil Air Patrol. The Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the free movie and the treats after the show. The Cascade Charity Club held its annual Christmas meet ing at the home of Mrs. Hy Kir choff. A short business meeting was conducted by the president, Mrs. Ralph Llndsey. Secret palsi were revealed ana a gut ex change was held. The next meet ing will be anuary 29 at the home of Mrs. Harry Jacobson. Mrs. William Erhart visited her father John Kund at the St. Joseph hospital In Omaha on Thursday. He was allowed to come home on Sunday. Mrs. Er hart also visited Mrs. Nancy Shaver while she was at the hos pital. The American Legion, Post 237, gave boxes of fruit to the shut-ins of the Rest Haven and Hill Top Homes and to the shut ins in Weeping Water. Wayne Pederson, commander, was in charge of the gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Art Barkhur.st were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bark hur.st. They were Staurday af ternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Graham. Mrs. Adam ' Cook accompan ied Bert Philpot to Plattsmouth Sunday where she spent the af ternoon with her sister, Mrs. Cynthia Dawson. Mr. Philpot went to Omaha where ho wen', to sec his brother. Deforest Philpot who is a patient ut the UjTGeorge. Clarkson Hospital. Mrs. Cook and Mr. Philpot were lunch guests in the evening of Mrs. Dawson. Mrs. Charlotte Prince and John Boweneamp ot Omaha and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cook and Josephine of near Shena doah, I., were pre-Christmas guests or Mr. and Mrs. Roy Cook and family. Mrs. Cook and children spent the day and night with her father, John Bowen camp, in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Eid enmiller and two boys were Tuesday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Cooper. Wed nesday supper guests at the Cooper home were Mr. and Mrs. Norman Urwin. Funeral services were held on Friday lor Charles Gilmore 87, who was residing at the I.O.O.F. Home at York. Services were held at York with burial in Lincoln. Mr. Gilmore had spent all his life In this vicinity until 15 years ago when he moved to Lincoln. He is sur vived by his wife Orpha Tim blin Gilmore. 4 daughters and one son, a sister, Mrs. Edna Mattox of Broken Bow. The late Mrs. Edith Akeson was a sis ter of Mr. Gilmore. Mrs. Sylvia Gilmore attended church services at the Metho dist Church in Weeping Water on Sunday. Guy Murdoch is now able to be up on crutches at the St. Mary's hospital in Nebraska City. He will have to undergo surgery two more times. His son-in-law, Leonard Thorne, is also a patient at the hospital. He has pneunonia. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Nordlund of Two Harbors, Minnesota are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. E. Thomas Stacey and family. Connie Schmidt of Lin coln spent the week-end at the Stacey home, returning to Lin coln Monday evening. Jean Curnes was hostess at a 6:30 dinner Sunday evening in honor of Miss Marie Stock and Robert Miller. Guests were Ro- . . . . ,,. oc ii tturgeu ui iNonoiK, vu.., Sharon Stock, Gary McDonald, Charles Stacey, Connie Schmidt, of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Burgen of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Pointer of Avoca, Wall ace Ludwick and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stratton. The dinner was held at the home of Miss Curnes' mother, Mrs. Charles Amick. The group presented the honored guests with a piece of luggage. Tuesday evening Miss Stock was honored at a sur prise shower by the girls from the Nebraska Sales Book in Lincoln where she works. (5ISH) IT NJO USE..IN MY BJRIOING A TO PAfcJT l& GETTING W.E 1 MOWWERE.' r IN i k.'uow odst WHAT YOU WEEP A AAV, A LAAAP TJ LI6WT WAY... -1 i . a Ronald Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Taylor, has arrived In Japan where he will be sta tioned for some time. Richard Nickels, son of Mrs. Edward Van Horn, arrived In Germany on December 17 and writes that it is a beautiful country but there is no place like home. David Mullln is spending the holidays at the home of his par ents in Albion. Mrs. Clarence Norris has been staying several nights with Mrs. DeForest Philpot at the Clark son hospital in Omaha. Mrs. Philpot stays at the hospital to be near her husband. Mrs. Phil pot isn't too well, as she had high blood pressure. Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Christensen after the game Friday night were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Potts, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bickford, and Jack Strudthoff of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Joyce of Lin coln spent the weekend at the Christensen home. A school program was pre sented Dec. 19 in the auditor ium by the seventh and eighth grade classes and the High school. Favorite hymns, Christ mas carols from many lands were sung by the seventh and eighth grade combined chorus, and boys glee club. A Play "A Christmas Carol", was presented by several mem bers ot the seventli and eignt grades. Richard Elliott played, trie part ot" Ebeneezer Scroo ge" and Beverly Lee was the narrator between scenes. Other cast members: Lee Roy Starr, Clark Steckiey, 'lorn Do mingo, Lani Beach, John Mee ske, Janice Domingo, John Har ter, Beverly Philpot, Linda La ne, Alice Lauriuen, Kenneth Domingo, Ann Callahan, Margie Nichols, Reggie Bickiord, Way ne Detmer. Glen Fornolf, Jan ice Holt and Carolyn M horns. Following the play, lour car ols were sung by tne audience with David Mullin, music direc tor, leading. Accompanists ior the singing by the students were Susan Wood, Phyllis Krogh and Maribelle Elliott. Assisting Mr. Mullin were Miss Maude Bald win, and Mr. and Mrs. Tru man Lytle Detmer, and Mrs. Florence Paap. Mrs. Victor Schwarz, Ronnie and Susan were Thursday after noon visitors of Mrs. Stanley Schroeder and family. Men of the Christian Church picked the corn on the Art Tay lor and S. last week. R. Seaver farms I These tWO places: have been rented and fanned by the men of the church and proceeds go into the parsonage fund. The ladies of the church prepared a dinner each day ior the men. The M. A. O. Extension Club held their Christmas luncheon and meeting at the home of Mrs. William Finley with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. Miller Christensen. Following the dinner, the business meet ing was conducted by the pre sident, Mrs. Edwara Van Horn. Mrs. Clarence :1 :nadcke led the group in singing Christmas Carols. The secretary and trea surer's report was given by Mrs. Fred Saathoff. Roll call was answered by telling what each would like for Christmas. Mrs. Cloyd Boydston gave an interesting article on citizen ship. Mrs. Finley gave some sa fety hints on Christmas trees. Mrs. Lewis Baker, presi dent for 1958 announced the hos tesses for next year and the de monstrations and lessons. The club officers chose Mrs. Ken neth Boyd music chairman; Mrs. Francis Thoren as citizenship chairman; and Mrs. Don Rut ledge as Safety Chairman. Mrs. Fred Saathoff used as her les son topic, "Appreciation of the Messiah". She told of customs in other lands and showed pic tures of these. She played parts of several records of the Mes siah which was enjoyed by the ladies. Following the lesson. Mrs. Cloyd Boydston was in charge of the gift exchange. ..A GOOP SUBJECT. OAAEONJE 12 IMSPIRE yuu... iOMEouE v,;th -m CHARACTER $K)& W TViEi2 FACE .' y- uai y rv-i i- (TE BJT WHO? THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL ?AQE FOUR Monday, December 30, 1957 Mrs. Lynn Rothe and Mrs. Rut ledge was in charge of two games with Mrs. Boyd and Mrs. Saathoff winning. Mrs. Finley served cookies and coffee with the ladies seat ed around the table with a social time following. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Lewis Baker with Mrs. Finley presenting the lesson. Twenty members attended the quarterly birthday luncheon at the Christian Church Dec. 19. The junior group was in charge. The tables were decorated by Mrs. Lynn Rothe and Mrs. Maurice Hammons. and were In keeping with the holiday sea son. Seated at the birthday ta ble were Mrs. Stanley Schroe der, Mrs. Mable Breckenrldge and Mrs. Ed Freeman. A birth day cake decorated with red and green icing was baked by Mrs. Ralph Hyde and another birthday cake was made by Mrs. Edward Van Horn. The business meeting was conducted by te president, Mrs. Howard Van Horn. Mrs. Buster Shrader was a guests. Mrs. Hammons led the group In a prayer followed by the CWF prayer in unison. Group reports were given by Mrs. Hyde and Mrs. Freeman. Roll call was answered bv telling one sent ence about the birth of Jesus. Mrs. S. H. Harmon conduct ed the worship with group sing' ins of Christmas Carols with Airs. Henry Knaup as accom panist at the piano. Mrs. Eanos Plunkett read the scripture. Mrs. Harmon used as her topic, "We Give Oursleves". Mrs. Leon Bond conducted the les son using the same subject top ic. She was assisted in a play let by Mrs. Buster Baxter, and Mrs. Hammons. Folowing the play a discussion was led pertaining to Christmas and the birth of Christ. Boxes of Fruit , candy and cookies were prepared by the service chairmans Mrs. Charles Freeman and Mrs. Bond. Twelve boxes were taken to shut-ins in this vicinity. The meeting closed with prayer. The next meetings will be at the home of Mrs. Bond and Mrs. Charles Free man on Jan. 2. The general meeting will be held on Janu ary 16. The Cub Scouts, leaders and the parents held their annual Christmas party on Wednesday evrninf? in thp Amcrlrnn T.roinn Hall. Two new members were taken into the pack: Eric Aron son, son of Mr. and Mrs.' Her man Aronson and Terry Doyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Doyle. The cubs and the den mothers gave cookies to each person at the two rest homes in Weep ing Water. There are 48 in the two homes. An exchange of gifts was held with Santa Claus pre sent to give candy and gifts. Mr. and Ms. Lawrence Wise man left Friday for Montgom ery, Ala., to spend the holidays with their daughter and family Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Jorgen sen and three children. Mr. and Mrs. Weaver Reckard are the parents of a daughter, Holly Jean Elizabeth, born on December 1 in England. She weighed six pounds and eight and one-half ounces. Grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Reckard of Weeping Water. Hoi ly was born on the day after her father was promoted to Mas ter Sergeant . Mrs. Ella Coalman of Elm wood was a Sunday and Mon day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Livingston. Shirley Upton was a Wednes day overnight guest of Carol Nickels. Mike Roloff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Roloff, spent Monday with his aunt Mrs. Vernon Det tmer, while his parents were in Lincoln. Mrs. H. C. Wilkinson will spend the holidays with her son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Clin f meM ton Wilkinson of Fannington Mich. t Mrs. Lawrence WisenuuTwas a Monday afternoon guest of her aunt, Mrs. Pearl Andrus of Lincoln. Mrs. Neil Fitzpatrlck and children visited Tuesday with Mrs. Lynn Parson and child ren. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hessel, John and June, Mrs. Bernard Hessel, and Mark Hessel of Grand Island and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Van Horn and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Van Horn. Miss Susan Hobson arrived home on Saturday and will spend two weeks at home with her mother, Mrs. R. P. Hobson. Susan attends school at Panama College in California. Mrs. Don Kerans visited Mon day with Mrs. Stanley Schroe der and Clillord. Mr. and Mrs. Harlon Stock and Sharon and JacK Miller were in Lincoln on Monday eve ning. Mrs. Kenneth Stratton who is the teacher at Dutch Academy County school had a program Thursday evening. Mrs. Donald Rich and two children visited Tuesday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. 11. 1. KOOKStOOl. Mr. and Mrs. Omer Clark of Houston, Tex., are spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Perry Wngnt and Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Wiles. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Christensen attended the Christmas dinner party of Alpha Chi Omega sor ority of the University of Ne braska. It was held at the sor ority house in Lincoln Sunday evening. Miss Barbara Christen sen, tneir daughter is a mem ber of the sorority. Nancy Ehlers of Avoca spent the week-end wtih her grand mother, Mrs. L. F. Ehlers. Pre-Christmas dinner guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Dennis and fam ily of Bellevue were Mr. and Mrs. William Finley, Barbara and Bevei ly, Mr. and Mrs. Mil ler Christensen and Mr. and Mrs. C. 11. Finley of Elmwood Roger Dennis came home on leave Sunday afternoon and will spend the Christmas holidays at home. The Retired Farm Ladies Club held their Christmas meet ing Friday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Gordon Heneger and Mrs. Lawrence Eidenmiller. A gift exchange was held and served by the hostess. Mrs. S. H. Harmon held her annual Christmas parties for her pupils this past week. The first party was held on Mon day evening with the Senior Group. The program consisted of piano solos and duets and a vocal number. Mrs. Harmon gave each pupil a new number ior the spring recital. After the musical program, the rest of the evening was spent in play ing recordings and watching television. The second party was held on Friday evening for the Junior Group. This party consisted of piano, solos and duets and several vocal num bers. Each of these pupils were also presented with a number. The group sang carols and play ed games. A lovely lunch was served by Mr. and Mrs. Harmon. The Frist Lutheran Church members went caroling on Sun day evening. They divided into two groups and visited 24 homes, mostly in the country. Leo Kirchoff arrived home Friday from Dana College at Blair and will spend the holi days at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Ms. Hy Kirchhoff. Several men came to the How ard Rasmussen home on Sun day where they moved a gara ge to their home across the road. Mrs. Rasmussen served coffee and rolls in the morning and afternoon. (A) ITS K)0 USE... ILL I PROBABLY STARVE IN A H (sET SOMEWWESE.' Of II J 'I