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EDITORIALS Looking Back Looking back over 1959, one must d m?t it was an unusually historically-significant year. The greatest conflict in the world to day is, of course, that between the com munist ideology and the demoncratic. The two most powerful proponents of these re spective systems are the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and the United States. Therefore, when the ruler of Mos cow's 200,000,000 visits the United States and confers with the President of the Uni ted States, this is a significant event, judg ed by any standard. If progress results from this meeting, then it will have been one of the most momentous meetings of history. In 1959, too, President Eisenhower traveled extensively. He flew to Europe on several occasions and conferred with the leaders of allied nations. Moreover, he a greed in 1959 to go to Russia, in 1960, and this, and his meeting with Nikita Khrush chev, somewhat calmed the Berlin crisis. In the field of international relations, then, 1959 produced some hopes which are yet to be fulfilled. From the domestic standpoint, it was a year of improving business and a year of moral disillusionment. It almost seemed, during1 1959, that one after another, the things we had believed in were being prov en phoney or faked. That ranged from television programs to outstanding per sonalities to ; entertainment figures, and even to government officials. It was a year, too, when many Americans felt acute anx iety because of their fear that the United States was drifting further behind the Russians in the rocket and missiles field. In summary, then, it could be said that 1959 was a "year which produced hopes, disillusionment, fears and mis-giv-ings. The prayer for the new year, 1960, is that the. hopes for peace are justified and produce fruit. . If such progress is achieved in 1960, then along with the good business year ex pected, 1960 could be an even more memorable year in the eyes of the histor ians. . , Down Memory Lane nA YEARS ACO V Charles Grassman, 73, native of Cass county, died at his home at Alliance. He was a son of Mr. and MrsTtfacob Grass man, was born on a farm near Mynard where he spent his youthful years. He lat er located in Plattsmouth where he was engaged in the Burlington shops. He was married here to Miss Blanch Batten, 'daughter of Mr. and Mrs. IT. T. Batten- Tech High of Omaha defeated the Platters 'in basketball by the score of 51 to 23 on the local court. The visitors were never headed from the start, and had a smooth running and breaking group. Don Martin was chief scorer of the blue and white, securing four field goals, Ed Smith and York, two apiece and Yelick one. Corbin Davis was the chief defense of the lo cal breaking up many of the Maroons drives. Mrs. F. H. Stevens of Elmwood is in critical condition at the Bryan Memor ial hospital at Lincoln as result of a head on collision between the Stevens car and one driven by Alex Sodorland of Lincoln. Mrs. Stevens suffered extreme scalp, face and body lacerations, bone fractures of the nose, face, right arm and hand, the left knee and both ankles. In the Stevens car was Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, their daughter, Rosemary, 5, and Ed Bornemeier, 55 of Elmwood. Stevens had fractured ribs and knee cap, Bornemeier head and face in juries. The little girl suffered cuts and bruises and was the least seriously injured. E. T. Haley of the state safety patrol said both machines had apparently been mov ing down the middle of the highway. . The Holy Rosary C Y O held their Christ mas party at the home of Joseph and Frank Kvapil. Guests of the occasion were James Kozak, Leonard Kalasek, Bernard Knoflicek, Bernard Kubicka, Albin Chov anec, Charles Kozak, John Aschenbren ner, Matthew Sedlak, John Slatinsky. Frank Aschenbrenner, Louia Kratochville. Terrance McKenna. -k Q YEARS ACO Ov Game wardens really had a "ball" for themselves in the territory along tho Platte river north of the city, 201 hunters being stopped and eight found to have il legal possession of game. Under the new law guns of the hunters were confiscated. In one case a car stopped had a young pig concealed beneath the seat. The parties in the car were escorted back to the farm where they had shot the pig and made set tlement with the farmer. The hunters that were caught were later arranged in court and paid fines and costs amounting to $196.05 Charles E. Hitt died at the fam ily home in the south part of the city. The family have been residents here since 1912. Fire destroyed the Leroy Elliott home in the south part of the city. The fire was dis covered by neighbors who aroused Mr. El liott and son, Everett who were asleep in the house and they had a close call from being trapped in the house, as the fire spread very rapidly and when they were getting out burning brands were falling in the room. It is thought the fire was caused , rpjnjthe chimney as earlier in the evening sparks had caused a small blaze on t h e roof that had been extinguished by Mr. El liott and son. Some of the effects from two of the rooms were saved. The house was outside the protection of the city water system. "JOB STARTED T VnIHEM HE HIT ME BACK' The Plalfsmouih Journal 241 PHONE 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 Dwhlisher Official County and City Paper ESTABLISHED IN 1881 Published Semi-Weekly, Monday! and Thursdays, it 410 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Neb.-. Entered ti the Post Office at Plattsmouth, Nebraska as secont class mail matter in accordan t vith the Act of Congresi o March 8, 1879. HOWARD LINDQUIST Editor and Publisher EUGENE SCARLETT Publisher MARGARET DINGMAN Woman's Editor H. M. JOHNSON Advertising Manager DON WARGA Shop Foreman SUBSCRIPTION RATE: $4:00 par year in Cass and adjoining counties, $5:00 per year elsewhere. In advance, by mail outside of the city of Platts mouth. By carrier in Plattsmouth, 25 cents for two WPPkR MS FROM EAGLE Mrs. John Fischer Phone 7304 A Christmas dinner was en Joyed at the Harold Wall home. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wall their daughters Sharon and Glenda of Lincoln, and Mr. and Mrs. Orvllle Conner and two daughters of Battle Creek, Mich., Mrs. Wall's mother, Mrs. Matilda Elseman and two sis ters, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Heur mann and three children of Phillips, and Mr. and Mrs. Law erence Stahl and his mother, of Gretna, were those present. Mrs. Lloyd White and daugh ter, Doris Anne, of Purdum, ac companied neighbor friends from Purdum to Eagle, Sunday and returned home Wednesday. The friends continued on to vis it relatives, in Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Nolan and family visited a few days at Niobrara with their relatives, Mrs. Nolan and children re mained for a longer visit when he returned home on Cunday. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Wade and family of Lincoln called at the home of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. John Rudolph Friday evening. y ., , Supt. and Mrs.' Paul Embree and family vltifed their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cap L. Dietz fam ily at Broken Bow and Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Embree and family at Merna during the Christmas week. Mr. Dietz was critically ill following his first stroke illness two years ago, a later re-occur- ance last September and two weeks ago suffered another and called to his rest Saturday at the age of 67 years. Hi3 68th birthday would have been on Dec. 31st. Mr. Dietz was a well known state personality having served as a State Grange Mas ter during the 1930's and also the board of the Nebraska Hall of Agricultural achievements. He leaves to mourn his wife; two sons and three daughters. John of Broken Bow, Walter, attend ing University, of Nebr., Mrs. Paul Embree Eagle, Mrs. Severs, Waverly Nebr., Mrs. W. L. Stone of Kentucky. Supt. and Mrs. Paul Embree and family attended the funeral services of her father on Mon day and returned home Tuesday afternoon. Supt. Embree's moth er Mrs. E. N. Embree returned home from the hospital on Sun day and is continuing to im prove after her hospitalization of several weeks with a heart illness. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kirchoff spent Christmas Day at her sis-,, ter's , and his brother's 'home, Mr. ' and Mrs. Hy Kirchoff at Weeping Water. Eagle schools were closed Monday, due to the closed roads and severe weather, They re sumed classes Tuesday until Thursday evening, closing for New Years Day. Mr. and Mrs. Lance elites en tertained with a dinner at their home for a belated Christmas, with latter's daughter and hus band, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Froh lich and son, Mr. and Mrs. Wes ley Lowell, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Egger and son of Lincoln, were unable to be present. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Lowell spent Christmas Day at his par ent's home near Ashland. Mrs. Lester Donlan was ad vised to enter the hospital at Lincoln, for a few days, under going a medical examination. The Walter E. Haith family has rented the Teresa Burdick property and moved during the first week of January. Mr. Haith is employed with the State maintenance of roads and also Mrs. Haith is an employee of the Lincoln General Hospital. A family get together for a holiday dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Rudolph on last Friday includ ing their daughters and families, Howard Steges of Elmwood; Dr. Niel Pettinger's cf Syracuse; Willis Stubbendicks' of Unadil la; Howard Rudolphs' of Eagle; Mrs. Marvin Rudolph and two daughters of Denver, Colorado; Capt. Rudolph called his wife and daughters and parents and family during the afternoon, via Ham radio from Greenland, where his is stationed at the present. They enjoyed the con versation, ,very much conversing the Christmas lestive. rne cap tain related it was nite up there and finished a fine Christmas supper. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Umland, visited their son, Mr. and Mrs. i Lowell Umland and infant daughter, Kimberiy Anne on Wednesday. The latter returned from the hospital on Sunday af ternoon, having now weighed 5 pounds. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Althouse and son Raymond went to Ona wa, la., Thursday f.nd enjoyed the day at her sisters and fam ily, the Clyde Yosts', returning home Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Althouse and family entertained at din ner at their home. Those pres ent were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert. Franckes' of Plattsmouth, Nebr., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Althouse and latter's son Mr. and Mrs. Keith Althouse and family of Lincoln and their daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Munn and three daughters of near Waverly. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Fischer spent Christmas Day at the home of her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Mundhenke, at Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Folken enjoyed the Holiday with her mother, Mrs. Myrtle Biggs and family and his sister Berneda, and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bell and daughter at Iiabel, Okla. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Scatter good enjoyed Christmas eve, at Kuskin with their daughter and family the Eldon Sorensens at the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Sorensens' who re side in Ruskin, Nebr. The Eagle folks remained overnite at the daughter's country home near RusKin, returning home late Friday evening. They also vis ited their daughter and family, Rev. Wm. Dorans' at Hebron, Nebr., enroute to Ruskin. Mrs. Marvin Rudolph and two daughters and her brother Eu gene Rodaway of Denver, and Mrs. Virginia Fltzpa trick, also of Denver, arrive! at Eagle Dec. 20th and spent a few days vis iting their Eagle relatives, Mrs. Fitzpatrick and family and her sister Grade Pnlllips of Denver spent the weekend with their parents Robsrt Phillips return ing home via train. Duane No vas family of near Crete, Nebr. were &Lo present. The Robert Philips family ob served their pre -Christmas fes tivities on the weekend prior to Christmas and on Christmas evening following their dinner, Mr. Harold Manning and son Bobby and hi3 nepnew David Smith leit for Conway, Iowa for the Christmas holiday to visit his iister ani family the D. K. Smiths. The Mannings return ing home, Sunday. Mrs. Carrie Schmidt left via train for Doly City and Mar teine, Calif., to visit her daugh ter Pauline, Mr. and Mrs. Borg man and sons Raymond and Roy Beach families. Mr. and Mrs. , John Fischer and Kathy Einfeldt, left Wed nesday morning for Cape Girar dean, Mo. to visit their son Noel, Mr. and Mrs. Noel J. Fischer and family for the Christmas festivities. They left Cape on Monday and were overnite guests of his neDhew. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Fischer and family at Columbia, Mo., Monday evening. The latter had spent Christmas at his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fischer and Carol, return ing home on Sunday. His moth er accompanied them home and returned home, with the Eagle folks, on Tuesday. They left 40 degree temperature and arrived home to 29 degree temperature and lots of snow. All highways in Mo. and Kansas were clear, only scattered traces of snow east of St. Joe, Mo., traveled west to Seneca, Kans. to avoid the snow packed highways in northeast Moissouri and far east Kansas and Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. John Halvorsen went to Caledonia, 111., to spend Christmas with their son Dale, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Halvor sen and four sons, returning home Monday afternoon, with out any road difficulties until they were 40 miles east of home. They were overnite guests of his brother Geo. Halvorsen family at New Virginia, Iowa, and lat ter's . daughter Helen accom panied them home, for a few days visit with Nebr relatives. They are former Eagle residents. Gail Lanning of Oconononoe, Wise, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Orris Lanning and brother Jerry, from last Thurs day to Sunday, enjoying Christ mas Day. He arrived via plane at Omaha Thursday afternoon. On Christmas Day other guests at the Lanning home were her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Chester Bornemeiers' of Elm wood and her uncle, Mr. Edward Geihard and latter's daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. El dee McKay and son Ellis, of Eagle. Miss Connie Trumble, enjoy ed a few days visit with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Trum ble" Arrived via plane 1 from Washington, D. C. where she is employed with a government position. , Mr. and Mrs. Vern Jacobmeier and family of Mitchell S. D. vis ited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jacobmeier," during Christmas week returning home Sunday afternoon and encoun tered severe weather conditions enroute home. Mrs. Florence Trumble and mother Mrs. Rosa Caddy and her sons Keith Trumble, and Dayle Trumble families were dinner guests at the home Mr. and Mrs. Wellington Dennis and sons, at Elmwood, last Friday. Marion Wulf has returned home from the hospital after undergoing a foot surgery, fol lowing a corn-dryer accident a few weeks ago. On Christmas Day a family dinner was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Geihard when the three daughters and families were present. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Norris and family of Independence, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Norman Mcintosh and family of Polk, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Oberte and family of Lin coln, The Mcintosh family left for their home on Monday and NorrU' left on Wednesday. The WSCS meeting will be Wednesday afternoon at the Eagle Methodist Church with Mmes. Pearl Adams and Bonnie Anderson co-hostesses. Devo tions and lesson by Lucille West lake and Luella Fischer. The Dorcas Society members will meet at the Immanuel Lu theran Church basement with Mrs, George Rockenbach hos tess. Mrs. Clyde Althouse will be Topic Leader. The "Happy Hearts" 4-H club members met at the home of Marlene Corrs on Dec. 10, for their Christmas meeting and party. We played several games and sang songs after which Marlene and her mother, Mrs. Leonard Corris severed refresh ments. Following the lunch we" all enjoyed an exchange of gifts. The next meeting will be at Jan ice Dorans' home Jan. 19th. Re porter, Vickl Halvorsen. Mrs. Ella C. Cakemeier Mr. and Mrs. Walter Willis and family aiyi Miss Leiha Bronkow of Omaha visited at the Fred Bronkow home. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Knapp, will move to California in the near future. Mrs. J. F. Mills entertained the following guests for Tues day morning coffee. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mills and family of Sutton, Mrs.Howard Colbert and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Buel and daughter of Ashland, Mrs. Harold Zieratt, Mrs. Grant Neitzel, Mrs. Vern Law and chil dren. Daune Mills and friend of Lin coln dropped in at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Mills Tuesday and enjoyed din ner. . Mr. and Mrs. Willard Stock entertained Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Stock, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stock. Douglas and Bruce, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cole, Carl, Jan ice and Stephen of Plattsmouth. Also Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Stock, Jim, Joe and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Stock, Jerry, Susan and Tommy of Hastings and Will Schlueter. The Stock family enjoyed a family reunion at the E. U. B. church basement Dec. 26. There were 66 present. Several films were shown that were taken by Paul Stock 20 years ago of Mur dock and the surrounding com munity which bought back old memories. Mr. and Mrs. Wally Reikert are parents of a son, born Dec. 29. He has been named Joel Thomas. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Reikert and Oris 'visited with Mrs. Reikert's brother Albert Bornemeier and family in Auburn. Your Reporter wishes you all a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Johny Gakemeier had to try out that new bike he got for Christmas during that wet spell and ended in bed with a very bad cough. Mr. and Mrs. Buz Gakemeier left Tuesday morning for their home at Faribault, Minn., after a weeks visit with relatives and friends. W. McLean Johnson, St. Lou is textbook publisher: "We're going to have a generation of better spellers and readers when the current crop of students grow up." A Classified Ad in The Journal cost as little as 50 cents. Administratrix Sale OF ANNETTA B. CARTER PROPERTY JAE1M 8, 1960 At 2:00 P.M. at residence in the Village of Avoca 5 room house with large enclosed porch. Cood cave, wash house and fuel house. Described as Lots 1 and 2 in Block J 5 in Carter's Addition to the Village of Avoca, Nebraska TPPkiC 15 cash at time of sale, balance on confirmation. I klVlO Abstract will be furnished. THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FOUR Monday, January 4, 1960 See or Call SMITH & LEBENS, Attorneys Plattsmouth, Nebraska ESTHER PITTMAN, Administratrix Avoca, Nebraska Merit System Has 2 Vacancies The Merit System announces vacancies occurring in two im portant positions, County Direc tor of Public Welfare in Doug las County and Director of Lab oratories in the State Depart ment of Health. These vacancies will become effective on Feb. 1, 1960. They will be filled by com petitive examinations from lists of qualified applicants. ' The Douglas County Director of Public Welfare, under the di rection of the County Commis sioners, administers the county programs for Public Welfare, County Hospital, Fairview Home for Aged and the County Youth Center. The Director of Laboratories, under the State Director of Health Department laboratories. The salary range for the Di rector of Douglas County Public Welfare Is $775 to $1025, and that of the director of Labora tories, $633 to $820. Applications for these posi tions must be in the Merit Sys tem Office, 2002 State Capitol, Lincoln, Nebraska, by Jan. 9, 1960. More detailed Information may be secured in the Merit System Office. The bicycle Is bound to be more popular, what with the so called cheaper models of auto mobiles crowding the $2,000 mark. Christian Science Monitor. LOAMS Year End Bills Winter Expenses For Any Purposes AfncE-icnn LOAN PLiN 530 Main St. - Phone 3213 BUSINESS DIRECTORY A HOME AWAY FROM HOME PHONE 3243 Restful surroundings for the aged and convalescent. Licenud and Approved 24 hour nursing service Special Diets RIVERVIEW AND HI LLC REST NURSINC HOMES 616 Ave. F. FREE Winter Storage Of Summer Carments Phone 4193 Your lovely cummer wardrobe will be safe with us. We clean and store, you pay for CLEANINC ONLY when you call for them. PLATTSMOUTH CLEANERS Free Pick-Up and Delivery Use our convenient Drive-In. , COMPLETE PHOTO SERVICE Weddings Portraits Babies - Fast Service Moderate Prices Bob fir Deline Fan's Phone 5147 An Exclusive Infants' & Children's Shop Phone 3181 A complete line of infants', pre-school and children's wear. . You'll enjoy shopping at . . . WEE WARDROBE (Helen Eiting) 425 Main No Building Job Too Large or Small Phone 9177 New Homes, Remodeling, Custom Cabinets, Store Fronts, Aluminum Storm Windows, Doors and Awnings. TIEKOTTER BUILDING SERVICE "Portsmouth's Oldest and Most Reliable Building Service" Armstrong Year 'Round Air Conditioning Phone 7152 Basement models Cas-Fired furnaces and summer Air-Conditioners. We are your Home Climate specialists. CARDNER PLUMBING & HEATING New Location 616 1st Ave. SHOES EXPERTLY REPAIRED LAST LONCER Bring your shoes to us for repair at the first sign of wear through. We save you money . . . give you additional com fortable wear. PITTMAN SHOE REPAIR Corner 6th & Main. INTERNATIONAL FARM EQUIPMENT See us for New and Used Implements and Repair Service. ATTEBERY EQUIPMENT COMPANY Phone 2111, Union, Nebr. TAKE YOUR CAR TO JIM PHONE 4177 For ALEMITE OILS, Motor Tune-up and Overhaul, Front Wheel Alignment, Ceneral Repairs. Ford-O-Matic and Merc-O-Matic Service. JIM'S AUTO SERVICE (James Chapped) 337 Main BODY WORK & PAINTING Phone 3210 Your car will look like new if you let us do your body work and painting. CASS COUNTY MOTOR CO. 1st. Ave., Plattsmouth RADIATOR CLEANINC & REPAIRING Cuaranteed work. A faulty radiator can result in serious motor damage. See us for Service. Lawn Mower Service OTTO WEBER Phone 5926 1524 Avenue B. (Cedar Creek Road) HOBSON FUNERAL HOME Ext. 1914 Weeping Water, Nebraska PHONE 105 MARILOUISE HOBSON, FUNERAL DIRECTOR RAY & JOHN'S SALES & SERVICE PHONE 233 Speed Queen Washers and Dryers. Motorola & Hot Point TVs. HOOVER Vacuum Cleaners & Sunbeam Appliance Kelvinator Refrigerators, Freezers & Electric Ranges. Authorized Motorola, Delco & Philce Car Radio Service. 5th r MAIN . PHONE 233 CONCRETE VAULTS Phone NEHAWKA 2713 Vaults delivered to your burial plot. We have all equipment to install vaults. NEHAWKA VAULT & CONCRETE CO. NEHAWKA, NEBR. WHEN IT NEEDS REPAIR . . . BRINC YOUR FORD HOME. Phone 9104 Our modern shop and factory trained mechanics will give your car, regardless of make, the best possible care RUBIN AUTO CO. Washington Ave. Plattsmouth. Nebr. EXPERT TREE SERVICE Phone Louisville 2927 Tree topping or removal. Havo your work done by bonded workmen. JOE HABEL 605 E. Elm St., Louisville, Nebr.