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m m r m mm r w r EDITORIALS Is Your Home Dangerous? We have called attention many times to the danger ihat lurks in the average American home, pointing out that statistics show that about half of all the accidental deaths in the nation are due to mishaps One survey of a iartre city reveals that more than half of such deaths are caused by falls. Analysis reveals that nearly half of the falls occurred on the same level, more than one-third of them on stairs, ami about one-sixth from one level to a lower level. The safety experts suggest that the number of accidents caused by tripping over objects and rugs on floors is of such size as to surest caution in every home. Moreover, the need for well-lighted stair ways is important, ami everyone should exercise care and patience in using stairs. We call these facts to the attention of the residents of Cass County in the hope that we may heip prevent accidents in the home, it will take only a few minutes to look over your home and eliminate some of the accident hazards. Parents who do this may save their children from suffering and themselves from unnecessary medical ex penses. In addition, they, may save their own lives. Women And The Home We have long looked on in bewildder mt'nt at the sight of so many misguided fe males, dashing here and there, in all sorts of organizations, clubs and tea parties, to the neglect of their homes and families. IL seems that to some women the de sire to conform, or to be a community lead er, so-called, is so great that it confuses their sense of values in life. We suggest ,to our gentle readers of the opposite sex who are now neglecting their primary job their home and their family that they re-appraise some of their values. Taking care of one's home, the yard and garden, cooking for ones family, is a big job in itself. If properly done, it re quires many hours of planning, work, and and perhaps supervision each day. In our experience, the happiest homes are those in which someone takes a real interest and to which much thought and work are con tributed. As far as outside activities for most omen are concerned, certainly there will be some. They include the church, other worthy civic undertakings and a few oth ers. However, most of the additional activi ty is either nonsense of wasted time. While we certainly do not advocate1 that h'o'use w ives ban all extra-curricular activities, we do suggest that there are many ladies who Would be much happier if they took care of their homes and families, thoughfully, than there are today wasting most of their time in duplicating drives, purely so cial organizations, and many other activi ties which are immediately levied on them if they cannot say "No." flews From Greemvoo Mrs. Frank Hurlbut, Phone 2685 Mr. and Mrs. Turley Wall were surprised Sunday afternoon when from 95 to 100 relatives .and friends came to help thein celebrate their 43th weddmg an niversary at the Legion Hall in Greenwood. Lunch of ice cream, cake with "43" written cn each piece, candy and nuts and coffee was served. The celebration was given by their two sons and wives. Mr. and Mrs. James Wall of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wall of Greenwood. The Dorcas Society met Fri day at the Christian Church with Mrs. George Rouse as hostess. This was an all-day meeting and the day was spent quilting and sewing carpet rags. Ruth Circle met Tuesday at the Methodist Church with Mrs. Glen Marolf and Mrs. Ed Srad ley as hostesses. Mrs. Mabel Lambert gave the lesson. Mrs. Ben Howard returned home from the hospital Monday afternoon. Mrs. Howard's sister Mrs. Vern Shepler of Springfield is staying with her for a few days. Mrs. Clara Pershing returned home Friday. Callers on Mrs. Pershing were Mrs. Oliver Boi ler, Mrs. Curtis Lemon and Mrs. Mary Fulmcr. Sunday guests of Mrs. Clara Pershing were Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Gribblc and family of Oak. land. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jardine and sons of Grand Island were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hurlbut. They also call ed on Everett's mother, Mrs. Ralph Morris at the St. Eliza beth hospital Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Mrs. Morris suffer ed a stroke Tuesday and was taken to the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Wright and Mrs. Leonard Jardine call ed on Mrs. Ralph Morris at the St. Elizabeth hospital Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Jardine have called on Leonard's moth er, Mrs. Ralph Morris at St. ,-.v.v.v v.v.v .y Elizabeth's hospital several tim es during the week. Mrs. Nellie Vant suffered a stroke Sunday morning at the Alvin Holmes home at Ashland. She was entered in St. Elizabeth hospital Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson were Monday evening dinner gu ests of Mr. and Mr3. Wayne Lan don honoring Mis. Johnson on her birthday. Saturday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bauers were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bauers of Lincoln and Sunday guests were Mr. and Mrs. Don Johnson of Omaha. Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Grace Walradt were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Marolf. Mr. and Mrs. Warren Bouch er of Havelock called en Mrs. Gladys Martin and Miss Alice Boucher Saturday afternoon. ASHLAND Mrs. Ivan Armstrong The Junior Fairlanders Exten sion Club held their regular meeting at the home of Mrs. Kenneth Roeber Tuesday, their guests were Mrs. Earl Puis of Ma iley, Mrs; Bruce Soward.s of Elk City, Mrs. Dod Miller and Tommy of PlattsmoiUh and Mrs. Don Derby of Lincoln, Mrs. Der- by became a member. The lesson ) on First Aid was given by Mrs. Clinton Jones and Mrs. Orie So , wards. The next meeting will ! be with Mrs. Robert Maack, Mar. ! 17- The Home Science Club of ; Memphis held their annual par ' ty at the John Fox home, Fri ! day evening. Twenty two were j present, they spent the evening ' playing pinochle, Mr. and Mrs. ! William Wieht won high for the ; "'en and women, Ed Sehenne j man and Mrs. Arley Ziegenbein the low piie. A coveivd dish lunch was served later in the Down Memory Lane YEARS ACO V Murdock high school basketball team won the Cass County championship for the second straight year by defeating Kagle in the finals of the tournament at Klmwood by the score of 28 to 27. Murdock used only six players for the entire tourna ment, showing a great endurance. Alvo lost to Murdock in the opening game 18 to 17. Outstanding players of the tourna ment were Ouards: dribble, Greenwood; Holofz, Alvo; C. Wyers, Eagle; Rikli, Mur dock. Centers: Ward, Murdock; Itonhov, Kagle; Nutzman, Nuhawka. Forwards: Jiob Wyers, Eagle; Keller, Alvo; McDon ald, Murdock; Williams, Elmwood Clyde Althouse of Eagle was selected as one of the representatives to the national 1-11 cam) at Washington, representing the 20,000 members in the state. Althouse has won 3 1 achievements awards and made ap proximately $15,000 on his projects IJruce Jacobs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jacobs, suffered a severe fall while ascen ding a stairway at his home. He required 1 stitches to close the wound - Mr. ami Mrs. Andrew O. Moore are announcing the en gagement of their daughter, Miss Joan, to Mr. Herbert Minor, son of Mr. ami Mrs. L. O. Minor. The wedding is be an event of the spring season The Holy Rosary church was scene of the wedding of Miss Ruth Louise Janda to Mr, Allan Mc Clanahan. The nuptial mass was celebrat ed by Father J. R. Sinkula with members of the family and a few close friends at tending. Bernard Knoflicek was soloist for the service. Miss Le wanna Kelly was bridesmaid and Edward Hadraba best man. The wedding party were entertained at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Janda following the wed ding. Q YEARS ACO Heaviest snow of the winter season fell over Nebraska and covered the south ern portion with a very heavy mantle. In this city and vicinity the snowfall was nine inches and very heavily laden with mois ture. The temperture however ranged from eight to thirty-six degrees above zero The case of Lorenz Leiner vs the C R & Q railroad that had been remanded to the district court by the supreme court, was settled and dismissed by the plaintiff. Tha amount of the settlement was not given. The action grew out of an accident at the Oreapolis crossing of the railroad north of this city on August 16, 1!)2G. In the acci dent James Edwards and Elof Johnson were killed and C. L. Deitz and Mr. Leiner severely injured Chicken thieves are re ported active over the county. The Frank Scott family near here report the loss of 75 chickens and the raiders visited the farm of Philip Hirz, west of this city and stole some 25 ducks. The Schafer farm in Mt. Pleasant precinct was also raided and practically all the poultry on the farm stolen. The county officials have been busy in attempts to catch the night radiers but without much success. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rueter of Alvo were supper guests at the Dewey Moore home February 11 helping Dewey W. celebrate his 20th birthday. Mrs. Oren Kolb and Mrs. Ger ald Barger entertained a group of girls at the Barger home Sat urday afternoon, honoring Mari lyn Kolb on her fourteenth bir thday. Lunch was served and Marilyn received several nice gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Timm and Leroy and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klipp went to Sprague Sunday and joined other relatives for a surprise dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hillis on their 25th wedding anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Hills received many lovely gifts. Ian Crinklaw of Texarkana Ark. spent Wednesday night at the home of his uncle Ralph Wagner, he had been called here to attend the funeral of his law, which was held at the Ma rietta Presbyterian Church near Mead. Mrs. Eva Fray of Detroit, Mich, j came Sunday to spend several ! months with her son Dwight Beetison and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bachman and Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bach man were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Raash, later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Bachman took Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bachman to Omaha to board a train to re turn to their home in Cheyenne, I Wyo. ' Mrs. Harold Buell and her sis ! ter Mrs. Charles Jenkins of Pal- myra visited another sister Mrs. ! Ralph Mick at St. Elizabeth hos j pital in Lincoln Sunday after- noon. j Mrs. James Bielcr, Evalina and Bernard accompanied Mr. and : Mrs. Elmer Leach to Omaha ! Sunday to attend services at the Church of Christ. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Rolfs- j meyer and family Lincoln were Sunday supper guests of Mr. ar.d Mrs. Ashley Boiler and sons. Sugar, next to tea and bread, is the most important item in the Iranian diet. Like tea, sugar is a government monopoly. Gov ernments may tetter if .sugar is not available. lift- "I filled tr-3 tires Capitol News By Melvin Paul Statchouse Correspondent The Nebraska Press Association LINCOLN It has been 68 years since such a fuss was rais. ed over who is Nebraska's gov erntr. Democrat Raloh G. BRooks, first of his party in the chief executive's chair in 18 years, is holding down the governor's suite in the capitol. But Republicans feel that oust ed incumbent, Victor E. Ander sen was elected governor Nov. 4 but that there were errors in counting which put Brooks in. That was the groundwork that led no to the historic vote by the Legislature to recount bal lots in the contested election for governor. The lawmakers went ahead and named t five-member com mittee to blueprint rules of pro cedure to follow for the recount. Sen. A. A. Fenske of Sunol was named chairman. The rules were adopted by the Legislature and everything made ready for the actual tallying of ballots. Then Gov. Brooks sent a me-s sage to the egislature, strong ly criticizing its action in de ciding to recount on grounds the lawmakers were, violtting hte constitution. Further, said Brooks, the sen ators had not provided ade quate protection for parties in volved in the recount, and at torneys for each party couldn't even challenee votes. That was left to 66 counters, who were hired to do the counting half Democrats, half Republicans. Brooks said the Legislature failed to di-tinguish between an election contest which must be proved by facts and which was not done by the Republicans and a simple recount. The latter is the course taken by the Leg islature, Brooks said, and this was wrong. It may be some time before the Legislature decides who was elected if it does. The door is open for the Rep ublicans to drop the contest if it appears that totals in Lancts ter, Douglas and Scotts Bluff counties were not changed e nough by recounting to put An derson in and Brooks out. Legisl-Uive Hearings Sixty-two bills were on the a- genda for airing by legislative committees this week. Lawmakers have been sched uling the bills for public hear ing at a rtpid clip, but most legislative observers think it will be after May 1 before the hear ings are concluded. When this is done, the law makers will go into all-day ses sions and start the drive tow ard adjournment which may not come this time before the end of June. Safety Patrol No grass grew under cars of the State Stfety Patrol last year. Co. C. J. Sanders, patrol chief, said his men traveled more than 7 million miles in 19;"8. issuint 33,8'J6 summonses resulting in i filing of 34,536 charges in court.! In addition, 33.3m warnings were issued motorists for haz-jMr. ardous traffic maneuvers and 93,990 violation cards handed out for equipment or licensing de- fieiencies. ; all ax and the bus landed in a More than 21.000 arrests were j ditch. Fortunately only eight made for speeding. A total of ; pupils had been picked up when 836 drivers were convicted of j the accident occurred, they were drunk driving tnd 584 had pen-;haken up and bruised and John alties assessed for driving while received several broken ribs, drinking. j Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Reinke, Tax TroRrani j wp() have been residing in the The tax reform program ofiTJuzz Gakemeier property, have Sen. Terry Carpenter of Scotts-: reCently moved to a farm near bluff is getting plenty of kicking in the Legislature. But it appears the lawmakers will still come up with some re visions of present law. One maneuver bv the Scotts bluff lawmaker stirred up a storm. He had printed in the Legislative Journal, which is i pimilar to the Congressional Re-i cord in Congress, the names of J persons fined for alleged delin-; quencies in intangible property ; reported for taxation. Sen. John Cooper of Humboldt who has been a consistent foe of Carpenter in the Legislature, said Carpenter's action was not proper. Cooper aid persons involved acted on tlie advice of their at torneys and were led to believe with helium gas." that their stocks held cut of state were not taxable. Retorted Carpenter: "nobody can make me believe that a man with millions in taxable secur ities doesn't know if they are taxable or not." The Cooper - Carpenter ex change touched off some heated debate on the floor which con sumed considerable time until Lt. Gov. Dwight Burney gavcled for order on grounds Ihere was no motion before the house. Interstate Highway A Legislative committee axed a bill that would have required the State Highway Department to use the right-of-way of U. S. Highway 30 for the Interstate Highway when feasible. Sen. Lewis Webb of Ogallala was the principal introducer of the bill, which he said was de signed to keep the Interstate west from Grand Island north of the Platte River. State Engineer Roy Cochran told the committee that there has been no change in status of the Interstate from Grand Is land west. But he did say the de partment has no plans to build the Interstate in Nebraska over the right-of-way of any existing highway. An inspection tour of propos ed north and south routes was made by the Advisory High Com mission preparatory to holding public hearings cn location of the road from Doniphan near Grand Island west. Mrs. Florence McDonald Phoic 2292 Leonard Fornoff had the mis fortune to break some bones in his foot last week while working on his farm. Mrs. Louie Kupke underwent major surgery at the Bryan Memorial Hospital the firit of last week. August Kupke is in the Clark son Hospital in Omaha where he is undergoing treatment on his eye. Mr. and Marcus Rikli, who have bought a store in Oklahoma had a very good farm sale on Thursday in spite of the cold day. They left the last of the week for their new home in Oklahoma. Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Lupardus were Saturday evening supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Elseman. Geraldme S c h 1 e i f e r t, who teaches school in Lincoln spent the weekend visiting her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sch liefert . Rev. Richard Heim returned home on Friday from a several weeks vacation in Florua. Mr. and Mrs. John Krueger entertained Mr. and Mrs. George Mooney of Ashland and Mr. and Mrs. Lacey McDonald for supper on Saturday evening. Mrs. Albert Thiel entered the St. Elizabeth Hospital on Mon day afternoon where she will un- dergo major surgery on Tuesday mm-nhi Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Miller of mmm .Lincoln visited at the hur.ie ofiIlou"- and Mrs. Harry Stoi,k on Sunday afternoon Monday morning the kid bus that John Murdoch drives broke I South Bend. Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McDonald went to Utica on Monday even ing to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle McDonald and gel acquainted with their new (.randdaughter. The RNA Lodge met Wedncs- Hav evening with a good attend- ance lor their regular monthly meeting and social. Mrs. James Mills was the hostess ol the t ver.ing. r55 Abstracts of Title "Title Insurance" THOMAS WAUINO CO. riattsnioiith, Nebraska J '..."...vv"''w Eagle News Mrs. John Fischer Phone 7304 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vmland moved recently to Mrs. Anna Knaup's farm near Wabash from the farmhouse 'two miles north of Eagle where the young couple resided several months following their marriage. Mr. Umland was employed at Lin coln. Mrs. John Rudolph will be hos tess for the Trinity Lutheran Aid members at her home Mar. 5 at 2 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sorenson and family of Ruskin visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. ScattergoOd Sunday and all at tended the Ice apades at Lin coln Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Thom son of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sterner of Nebraska City and Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Phil- lips of Elmweod spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H N. Phillips. The Eagle family nite supper will not be held Sunday evening. The first Sunday evening of Ap ril will be the regular fellowship night. The committee has arran ged for a musical program by the two daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Allen of Lincoln. They are talented accordionists. A dedication service at the close cf the morning worship services at the Eagle Method ist Church Sunday was conduc ted by Rev. Bowne. A projector presented by William Westfall in memory of the late Mrs. West fall to the Sunday school, church and MYF for assisting with the I educational needs. It was ac cepted by II. N. Erskine and and the memorial committee of the church. It is much apprec iated. Mrs. Nellie Stall and daught er Mona spent a few days last week in Lincoln with her dau ghter and family. Edward Kr umm's granddaughter and fam ily, James Bakers. Larry Baker returned heme with his grand-, mother and aunt for a few days, i Mrs. Stall visited her doctor for medical attention. She had not been feeling very well due to high blood pressure. Sunday, Bud Eleys, Edward Krumms and Vesta Stall of Lin coln visited at the Mmes.' moth er's, Nellie Stall and Mona. Mrs. Earl Mvers of Palmyra al. I so called during the afternoon I at the mother's home. ! j Sharon Wall of Lincoln, dau- ! olifpr nf Mr ?inH Mrc TTtirnlrl Wall was hospitalized at the stu dent hospital a few days last week, suffering a virus infection. , Miss Wall is attending the Un-: iversity of Nebraska and was able to return to her classes on Monday. j The Immanuel Lutheran ch urch congregating enjoyed a family basket dinner Sun. noon, following the service, honoring the Clarence Althouse family,' who have been faithful mem bers of the church. Mr. and Mrs. : Althouse purchased a farm ; north of Emerald and with their two sons, Donald and Arthur, will move to their new place in the near future. Their two dau ghters and families, Mr. and Mrs. Mcrvel Reeds and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Maahs' were also present for the family dinner. , Mrs. Raymond Manners has j been ill with the flu complica tions for several davs. but is im. proved at this writing. A family dinner was enjoyed 1 at the William Westfall home Sunday. Present were his sons and families, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Westfall of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Westfall family! of Alvo, Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Westfall family of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Hrnrv We.stfall family cf Eagle. The hitter's daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Reeder Bowlby of! Lincoln called during the after Marlene and Marlin Finke. daughter and sen of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Finke of Walton. visited during last weekend at T our WADE For A NEW 1 HAtottHVbS imx&vfr'm vs? We Can Give You A Better Deai! fancier 0 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY J0URm PAGE TWO Section B Thursday, February 1959 the home of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jacobme ter. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oberle and Judy were supper guests at the home of their son, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Oberle and family at Lin coln Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Dal? Oberle and daughter Cinda cf Lincoln were also sup per guests. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Oberle and Cinda wei dinner guests at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Oberle and Judy on Sunday. Edward Gerhard has been ill for several days and under med ical attention. He was advised to enter the hospital Monday as he hadn't recovered satisfactor ily from complications of flu. Mrs. Kenneth Trunkenbolz is convalescing after suffering a broken leg two weeks ago. She is enduring a cast and will for several weeks but will receive a change of casts in a couple of weeks. Harold Oldfield's mother, Mrs Nate Oldfield, 79, of Elmwood died Thursday and funeral serv ices were at Tecumseh. her for mer residence Saturday. She had recently been a guest of her son here for a few days. Trapping, Paddle Fishing To End Saturday, Feb. 28, markes the finale for some Nebraska trap pers and fishermen. The state 3' i-month-long trap ping season on muskrat, mink, and beaver ends on that date, as does the eight-month long sea. son on paddlefish. Trapping continues, however, the year around on raccoon, o possum, badger, skunk, civet and fox. The entire state is open and trapping is permitted all hours. There is no limit on either species. Fishermen, too, have year-a-round sport on all species but the paddlefish. AT I23 J Seeding time will soon be here. NOW IS THE TIM seed ami i The Cass County Noxious Weed Dis trict has a portable seed cleaner and treat er, that will come to your farm and do the job. The price is Sc per bushel for cleaning, and 1 1c per bushel for cleaning and treat ing. This applies to Oats, Barley, and Wheat Place your order now, first come, first served. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION RALPH RANSFORD At Eagle, Neb. Phone 3720 We also have an office at Murdock Phone No. 2751 EDWARD STEINKAMP. Secretary WEEPINC WATER, NEBR. mim PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR. MARCH 6, 1959 UK COOKS, (ilKLS I mi; Didcot. England The p,,.sier proclaimed a "lasoinatin... 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