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KE5R. STATE HIST. SOCIETY XXX 1503 R ST. LINCOLN, rMKOUTM JdDIUKWM CASS COUNTY'S GREATEST NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY Monday-Thursday Consolidated With the Nehowka Enterprise ond Elmwood Leader-Echo Read Twice Weekly by More Than 3500 Cass County Families VOLUME 77 EICHT PACES PLATTSMOUTH, CASS COUNTY. NEBRASKA, MONDAY. JANUARY 27. 1958 TEN CENTS PER COPY NCMBCR 20 TEH1E PLAITS I'l'MriNCJ FtJl'lI'MF.NT TESTED A test of several hours pumping was given the new truck of the I'lattsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. Heavy Weapons Company Draws New Enlistments The Heavy Weapons Co. of the 3f5th infantry, stationed in this city, have been receiving a num ber of enlistments recently as the ban on enlistments In force for sometime has been lifted. New recruits are Steve Psehen ica and Loren Felischman, stu dents in the hip.h school, who will take uo their training as soon as school is out, joining the company in the drills that are held each Wednesday evening at the local armory on First Avenue. Another new recruit is Dan Huebner, student at the Univer sity of Nebraska, who will soon report to Fort Leonard Wood, Mo for his basic training. Addition to the company in the last weeks, is a veteran, M-Sgt. Edward Moranz, who served in the Korean war and is in the ten year reserves. He will take his reserve training with the lo cal company. Interest in the company Is shown by the attendance at the drills, two of the members, El wood Johnson, student at Peru and Wayne Feldhousen of the University of Nebraska, driving in each week for the drills. This interest has been most pleasing to Captain Cecil Karr, commanding officer of the Com pany. Want Hearing on Highway East of Weeping Water? Anyone interested in having a public hearing on location of the Weeping Water-East Highway will have to request a hearing of the Cass County Board of Commissioners before Feb. 10, the State Dept. of Roads says. The road is proposed from the east edge of Weeping Water east approximately 4'2 miles. If no hearing is requested the board will complete a study of the matter and give its advice. CORRCTION A Journal story Thursday in correctly listed the salary set for the Cass County Attorney for the 1959 term as $3,000 The a mount set by the Board of Com missioners was $3,600. A Classified Ad in The Journal costs as little as 50 cents 'North' Takes Early Lead in C of C Membership Drive The Chamber of Commerce membership drive hit full stride early Wednesday morning keep ing time with the tempo of the Red hot Polka music of the "Hungary Five." Chariman Del Heedum announ ced that the North side jumped to an early lead with over 50 members signed within the first 3 hours. 'I he South side drive totaled 34 members turned in. The North team also leads in new members signed up while the south side totaled 3 new members. North side team captain El more "Toots" Brink reports the North side team of Herb Freeburg, Carl Schneider, Al Huebner and Dale Bowman can credit its success to the out standing cooperation of the North side business and pro fessional people whose enthusi asm matched that of his team .i u u f-nw.... tf.ii.iJr, (The following letter was re ceived by the Journal from of fice of Nebraska Gov. Victor Anderson, and signed by the govenor). "Reports emanating from Washington indicate that the Army National Guard through out the country will be substan tially reduced both in numbers of men and in units. It is to be assumed that such reductions will be felt in our state, and it could well be that some communities which have supported Guard organizations for many years will lose units. The Nebraska National Guard has units located in thirty com- munities throughout the State Many units which might be dropped if plans now being for mulated in the Pentagon are carried into effect have long and distinguished records in com bat, and equally distinguished records in peacetime service. Not only would a cutback in the Army National Guard af fect communities where Guard units are located, but drastic re duction would, in my opinion, adversely affect our National de fense. I am disturbed not only by the possible loss of National Guard units in this state, but by the fact that a reduction in the overall Army National Guard program would mean less op portunity x offered the youth of this State for part-time military training. It is difficult to under stand sucn proposals at a time when there is no evidence that our enemies are reducing their standing ground forces, or their reserve forces. The militia system which calls for voluntary, part-time mili tary service on the part of our young men is a tradition in this country, one which has been preserved by the National Guard History and tradition are impor tant to a soldier. They tend to make clear and understandable the principles for which Americans fight. They inspire our soldiers. Nowhere is this more true than in the Guard. The first citizen militia force was organized by the State of Massachusetts in 1630. The his tory of the Nebraska National Guerd dates back to 1854. . We must, of course, work members. Capt. Bill Knorr of the South reported that the North team leads only because they took the polka band but that in spite of these foul tactics the South side including Joe Zastcra, Walt Glea son, and Harold Smock, will walk away with vhe contest. The Chamber "wishes to thank all the business and pro fessional people for their won ful cooperation in having their pledge cards completed and pledge cards completed and for the fine reception given the members of the membership teams." All business and professional people who have not been con tacted by next Wednesday will be called on by the "Clean-up" team. For team standings watch the "thermometers" on the Cham ber window. Gov. :1l ' r :.4 I. - it ' . fx if last week north of the municipal water plant. The lest was supervised by a representative of Fire Underwriters. eoEores u mm tJM X mightily to make up for what ever loss we may have suffer ed in the field of nuclear wea pons and missiles. I am fully confident that our Nation can do this and regain its leadership in the fields of engineering and science. I am -equally certain that this can be done without slash ing unreasonably our military reserve forces, particularly our National Guard. I see no merit in cutting back an existing and efficient military force at a time when or military position is obviously in a critical state. This State has a sizeable in- vestment in its National Guard as do many of our communities. In plant facilities' alone, the State has an investment in the Nebraska National Guard of over four million dollars. Even though the federal government contributed approximately half the funds - for these facilities, when you see -a Nebraska Na tional Gaurd installation you are looking at tangible evidence of an investment solely owned by the State of Nebraska. I feel strongly that consider ation should be given to that investment and every effort made to effect necessary reor ganizations with an, the present National Guard organization and without abandonment of any facilities for which we al ready have expended tax dol lars. I am hopeful that the Secre tary of Defense and the Secre tary of the Army, and if nec essary, the President of the United States, will apply sound thinking, logic and complete ob jectivity before approving any plan that will require deep cuts in our National Guard. This cer tainly would be in the best in terest of our Nation's defense and well being. Victor E. Anderson. Governor." Subscribe to The Journal Now! HE i4 . I tswv '. Ill T ' S K WW uJJi&1 MKMOKIAL (ilFT The books shown above in the hifjh school library here were given to the library by the Plattsmouth VFW and its Auxil iary in memory of three 1957 graduates killed in an automobile accident graduation night. Th student ware Joaane kawlcy, Judy Sikora aad 10 Cases Listed For Trial Here Ten cases have bern listed for trial in the February term of District Court here which be gins Feb. 3. Feb. 3-4, 9 a.m., State vs. Ar chie Stull, contributing to de linquency of minor. Feb. 5, 9 a.m., State vs. Enoch Elwood Heilig, non support. Feb. 6, 9 a.m., State vs. John Robbins assault and battery, de struction of property.. Feb. 10-11, 9 a.m., State vs. John Clarence Ham, trespass, assault and battery, destruction of property. : Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m., Loyd Hol man vs. Herbert A. Sydik, et al, damage. Feb. 19-20, 9 a.m., Emil J. Karasek vs. Merritt Beach Co., damage. Feb. 24-26, 9 a.m. Gladys Cook vs. Willard Gochenour, damage. Feb. 27-28, 9 a.m.. Flora For bes vs. Albin J. Sydik, damage. March 3-4, 9 a.m., Dept. of Roads vs. Maynard J. Tritsch et al, condemnation. March 5-6, 9 a.m. Paul Bab urek vs. .Hartford Fire Ins. Co. et al, damage. At the "foot of the docket" (listed for trial on call but not scheduled) are: . Fred P. Forbes vs Albin J. Sydik, damage; Joseph E. Ha bel vs. Booth & Olson Inc. et al attachment; Max J. Kopman vs Warren Wyant et al, damage. Trapping Costs $175, 5 Days In Jail Fur trapping without a licen se is expensive both in time and money, according to the Game Commissions' first report on ar rests in 1958. For that violation. Donald D. Ebsen of Verdel was fined $50 and costs, assessed $125 in li quidated damages, and sen tenced to five days in jail. Plattsmouth State Bank Holds Meeting Thursday afternoon the anual meeting of the stockholders of the Plattsmouth State Bank was held folowing the close of the regular day's business for the report of the year's activit ies and election of officers. In the election of officers, the present staff -was re-elected, comprising C. J. Schneider, president; Orville W. Julian, Cashier; John V. Svoboda, Fred R Herre, assistant cashiers. Directors named were C. J. Schneider, Orville W. Julian, John V. Svoboda, Fred Herre, R. D. Schneider. The report of the past year showed a most satisfactory re sult in volume of business in this bank which is one of the leading banks in this portion of the state. The report showed resources of the "bank at $4,591, 007.57. President Schneider looks for a very successful year in the coming twelve months with fa vorable outlook for abundant crops in this area, and the us ual normal increase' in business in general. boo,ks were; F. W. ' AND US IH MEMO RV OF JOR'SNE KEElE'f GIVEN Br AUXILRRY' V JUDY- SIK EUGENE DASHER est. Smartest To Ak-Sar-Ben Tournament Title VICTORY RIDE Plattsmouth High bas ketball Coach John Adkins got the traditional victory ride on the shoulders of players and spectators at Bellevue Friday night. At the moment the picture was snapped Adkins leaned down to tell his players they still had two free Hinky Dinky Store Wins Ad Excellence Award Hinky Dinky headquarters in Omaha has just received notice that it has been awarded a T'orififxita rf Vforit" .fnr nut. standing retail food store adver tising. This award is made joint ly by Ladies' Home Journal and the National Association of Retail Grocers of the United States. In competition with hundreds of other advertisements appear ing in the October-November-issue of the "Workbook for Re tailers," the Hinky Dinky adver tisement was judged to be one of the best based on excellence in theme and editorial content, illustration and product sell, treatment of store name and general layout. The selection was made by retail food store operators through out the country and their voting was based on the above mentioned points. The Hinky Dinky ad which won the award appeared Oct. 11, 1956, in the Plattsmouth Journal and 17 other Iowa and Nebraska newspapers. In achieving this award, Hin ky Dinky is eligible to be con sidered for the Rrand prize for outstanding retail food store ad vertising throughout the United States. The winner will be an ounced at the annual NARGUS Convention in New York City in June. Journal Want Ads Pay Fugene Dasher. The books, valued at $20, are Bartlett's Familiar Quotations; Poe's Stories and Poems; A Treasury of Great Poems, compiled by Louis I'ntarnieyer, and Roget'i International Thesaurus. Toy. V '' ' ' V'" v; Evelyn Wolph To Get Honor Evelyn Wolph, veteran 4-H Club leader from Nehawka, will be a special guest at the Annual Extension Banquet Feb. 6 at Weeping Water. Miss Wolph who has led 4-H clubs for 35 years will be presented a certificate and a sapphire clover leaf pin. Miss Wolph has led at least 87 clubs during the 35 year per iod, made many personal sacri fices and given a lot of her time to help the hundreds of young people in her clubs to fulfill the 4-H Club Motto. "To Make the Best, Better". It is very doubtful if any per son, anywhere can match Miss Wolph's 4-H leadership record, according to Clarence Schma deke, county agent. Probation, Fine In 'Motor Vehicle Homicide7 Case Clyde F. Neidigh, Lincoln AFB found 'guilty" by a District Court jury Oct. 22 of "motor vehicle homicide," Friday was placed on 18 months probation and fined $360 and costs by Jud ge John M. Dierks here. The judge ordered the proba tion and assesed the fine with-Court-appointed appraisers. Neidigh's motion for a new trial in the case had been over ruled Jan. 10. Costs amounted to $258.55. He was permitted to pay the fine in $20 monthly installments un til paid. Neidigh was charged with "motor vehicle homicide" in connection with an automobile accident in which an Ashland man was killed. The accident occurred on Highway 6 in Cass County. Judge Dicrks Awards Judgment To Atrebery in the district court of Sarpy county on Friday Judge John Dierks awarded a $1,778.42 jud gement to Charles Attebury of Union. The defendant in the case was Floyd Byerly of Oma ha. The verdict followed a trial in which the jury was waived. Mr. Attebery had filed a suit on a note. His award included interest at six per cent. Heart Fund Names 2 More Chairmen Two more Heart Fund Chari men for Cass County drives have been named. They are Mrs. Fred Wehrbein for rural Cass County and Clarice Krall for Elmwood. COUNCIL MEETS The City Council will meet to night In regular session at City Wall, beginning at 7:30. Game Lifts throws to shoot, from a foul called as the game ended. Left to right with Adkins are Bill Long, Bob Mutton, Jim Shown (25), Roger Noell, Lo well Rieke and Larry Cundall. Leo Brink Heads St. John's School Association Here The St. John's School Home School Assn. Friday night elec ted Leo Brink, President; Wal ter Smith, vice president; Mrs. John Karros, secretary, and Ted Ohnoutka, treasurer. The new officers were instal led. Twenty-one members of the association attended the meet ing. Mrs. Helen Woolcott gave a report on the progress of the school's hot lunch program. An average of about 50 children par ticipate. Menu contents, their effect on child growth and devel opment, were discussed. It was decided that the pro ceeds of the recent Fun Carnival, co-sponsored by the Association and the Holy Name Society, would be used towards the pur chase of additional refrigeration for the school kitchen. As program of the evening, Dr. Louis Amato. local optome trist, gave a lecture on child ren's sight, sight needs, sight saving, and the effects of good or bad sight on personality. He illustrated his lecture with dia grams. Refreshments were served by the outgoing president, Mrs. Henry Vinduska. South Bend Couple Hurt in Accident LOUISVILLE (Special) Mrs. Rudolph Vervaecke of South j Bend today was reported in "good condition in a hospital to day following an automobile ac cident about 4 miles west of Louisville Thursday. Mrs. Vervaecke and her hus band lost control of their car and skidded into an enbankment. She was thrown into the wind shield and suffered cuts on her throat and chin, requiring 25 stitches. Her husband suffered shock and brusies. Joe Habel discovered the ac cident and brought the couple to Louisville to a doctor. They were taken to the hospital by Fusselman ambulance. THF. WEATHER Compiled for the Plattsmouth Journal at the Masonic Home Weather Station, Plattsmouth. Nebraska. Jan. 23, 21, 25, 26, 1958. Date IliRh Low Free. Thursday 38 13 .00 Friday 36 15 .00 Saturday 43 30 .00 Sunday 40 27 .00 Forecast: High in upper 30s low tonight in 20's. Skies will clear and a warmer trend of air to move in. Sun sets tonight at 5:34. Sun rises Tuesday at 7:40 a.m. Champions Dethrone Westside Plattsmouth High rode the crest of its best, smartest and grittiest basketball performance of the season to the champion ship of the Ak-Sar-P.cn Confer ence tournament at Bellevue Friday night. The score was: I'lattsmouth 58, Westside 49. A strictly partisan crowd of 1,300 screamed appreciation of the well-played game. There were tears of happiness in the eyes of players and root ers at the end. And, Platts mouth Coach John Adkins got a victory ride around the gym on the shoulders of players and fans. He and his team wrested the tournament crown from stub born Westside which had been seeking a third straight title. They did it in the face of odds but on a wave of surging hope which glimmered in the first half and broke into full light near the end of the third quar ter. The halftime score favored Westside (43-36 conqueror of Plattsmouth here in the season opener Dec. 6) by 24-20; but even at that stage there had been hints of what was to come. A surprise starting lineup of Bob Hutton, Bill Long, Jim Sho wn and Ken and Al Dasher had dogged Westside in the early moments and though yielding a five point deficit had showed it was able to control the play un der both boards. Frugal substituting of the big Blue Devils, J. C. Draper and Tom Martin, and great play by the starters and Larry Cundall kept Pattsmouth within range through the first half. Shots failed to drop as one might have hoped but even with a .307 first quarter mark and from the field and only .263 in the second quarter Plattsmouth had only a 4-point shortage at intermission. The die was then already cast, although Westside wouldn't ad mit it until fourth quarter. At the end of the third. Platts iContinued on Page 5) Avoca Girl Wins Essay Contest NEHAWKA (Special) Bet ty Reitch, Avoca, won the good citizenship contest sponsored by the Jonathan Cass Chapter of the D.A.R. held at the Weeping Water school. She competed with Jane Dietl of Nehawka and Dorothy Potts of Weeping Water. Only seniors can enter. The ouestlon on which ilnal I'ttiiTUfVati Betty Reitch the girls wrote was: The con stitution created a separation of the powers between the feder al government and the state government. What has been the trend in recent years and should it be continued?" The winner then wrote on the state question: was the Ameri can Revolution foir.ht to protect the liberties of the individual? Do those liberties need protect ing now". This essay was en tered in the state contest in Omaha. Mrs. Oren Pollard, citizenship chairman of the Jonathan Cass chapter, was chairman. The judges were Rev. C. F. Weide man, pastor of the Weeping Wa ter and Nehawka Methodist Churches, Mrs. Victor Ross, a former teacher and Evelyn Wol ph an outstanding 4-H kader. y -, V - Si .M