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TIME PlLATTSlMKDlUTIH JJflD&JCSIMQ. Consolidated With the Nehowkj Enterprlst ond Elmwood Leader-Echo Read Twice Weekly by More Than 3500 Cass County Families , PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY Monday-Thursday VOLUME 79 EIGHT PACES PLATTSMOUTH. CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA MONDAY. NOVEMBER 7, 1960 FEN CENTS PER COPY NUMBER 102 $1,825.25 Total of Fire Fund The Plattsmouth Volunteer Fire Dept. drive for funds has reached $1,825.25, according to John Svoboda, department sec retary. A total of $238 has been donat ed since last reported by The Journal. Contributions can be given to any department member or to Svoboda at the bank . New donors: $25 Feldhousen Drugs. Stander Implement Co $20 Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Wolski. $15 Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Wurtele. $10 Mr. "and Mrs. Robert Walling. Jochhnsen's Market. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Pilny. R. V. Bryant Motor Co. $5 Dr. L. A. Amato. (Continued on Page Six) CC Strives For Cleaner Downtown Cleaner sidewalks and streets In Plattsmouth's business dist ricts la the aid of a campaign being promoted by the Chamber of Commerce. Chamber Manager Harold Smock said the Chamber had been assured full cooperation by the City Street Dept. and in turn Street Commissioner Art Hellwig has asked cooperation from pro prietors of businesses. The Street Dept. will continue and make more frequent its sweepings of streets and get the job done early in the morning when there is minimum inter ference by parked cars. The Street Commissioner asjc. ed that proprietors cooperate b y sweeping the sidewalks bordering their places "from the curb in" and then whisk up the accumulation and dispose of it. Often in the past, sweepings have been pushed onto streets after the sweeper has made its rounds. Smock asked too that resi dents cooperate by using the trash containers at corners of downtown streets for deposit of confection and cigaret wrappers instead of throwing them on the sidewalk or street. Marilyn Hendricks In 'Corinthians Marilyn Hendricks, of Platts mouth, a Junior at the Univer sity of Omaha is one of 10 stud ents eligible for membership in the Corinthian Society. Corlthlans, a scholastic hon o r a r y recognizes outstanding achievements by Junior and Senior college students. The new members will be wel comed at a dinner meeting Thursday, Nov. 10, in the Stud ent Center. The program will in clude Dr. Ivo Lambi, visiting professor of history from Eston ia ,who will compare student life and education in Europe and North America. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL The Plattsmouth Jun ior High Student Council Includes, left to right: front Linda Bowman, Joe Shown, President Roger Heedum, Vice President Pat Holllway, Secretary Susan Evers, Treasurer John Thompson, Karen RUBIXOFF 'Day with Concert at When you see and hear Ru binoff and His Violin In con cert here tonight at 8:15 at the High School auditorium you will share one day out of the nine months he spends each year touring the nation. These nine months will add up to some 125 cities visited, 250 matinee and evening con certs played with an additional 1250 free performances at ser vice club luncheons, hospitals, radio broadcasts, and with at least 1,000 of these free ap pearances before students In school assemblies.. A day with Rubinoff is a whirlwind of activity. He is up at four and five o'clock in the morning and as a rule travels one or 200 miles before break fast. Weekends are usually spent in cross country train and plane flights. If the schedule permits, he will visit four or five churches on Sunday morning. Red Oak, Iowa, holds the record for the most churches visited in one morning. The Ministerial Association there presented him with a beautiful Bible recog nition of his playing for seven churches. Jo B -vv -Hr ' hi r- UU U U LU U U V L t (-sJV ((J j) AND HIS VIOLIN, In Concert Here Tonight Rubinoff' Ends vith 8:15 Here To start his day (today here was typical of this) Rubinoff ar rives for a hurried greeting with sponsors, perhaps a pic ture for the local press, and then he Is off to an escorted tour of practically the whole city's school enrollment for free school assemblies with only breaks of five or ten minutes between for transportation. Almost without exception he is invited as guest speaker for a service" luncheon, but winds (up "fiddling for his lunch." (A Rotarian, he was a 1 Rotary guest this noon). ' The itudent Matinee followed this afternoon with time spent autographing ,for his young friends after the concert. Next it is time for a change into full dress, dinner, and the big event of the day, the evening concert. An ironclad rule with Ru binoff is to be at the auditot ium an hour before he audience assemblies for pracising on his beloved Stradivarius. The Maes tro is often questioned as to why he has to practice after having played the violin for 50 years. His serious reply is that with Porter and Barbara Nettleman; Wondra, Debbie VVoster, Leland Fogelstrom, Charles Mann, Darrel Tonight all the many appearances he makes, that still does not allow him time to polish and perfect individual notes and passages. Difficult exercises also keep his fingers flying at the effortless speed maintained for hours at a time. Even in his automobile or on the train, Rubinoff either uses his Strad or his specially built pocket fingerboard to keep up with his rigid practice schedule. Still More Help for 'Willie' Although the drive for funds to send blind Willard (Willie) Sim ons of Plattsmouth to New York City this week for a corneal transplant has ended, contribu tions continue to come in. The total today was $1,601.16 with these new contributions: Clifton Garrison i..$5.00 Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herold, San Marino, Calif 25.00 Anonymous 2.00 Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young . . 5.00 A Classified Ad in The Journal cost or little as 50 cents. back Carol Toothaker, Kathy Pritchard, Dick Spangler, Dale Draper, Sponsor Tom Detwller. Commissioiraer Race, IHIistorical Society 'Fly Flags On Nov. 11, Legion Asks A plea to have an American flag flying at every hoVne in Plattsmouth on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, was voiced today by Commander Kenneth Young of Hugh J. Kearns Post No. 56 of The American Legion here. "In the interest of showing the rest of the world the unity of the American people, every home throughout the land should dis play an American flag on Vet erans Day," Commander Young said. . He pointed out that the eyes of the world, and particularly those of the forces of world com munism, are constantly looking for any signs of internal weak ness which might forecast the downfall of the United States. "We here in Platmouth can do our part to help discourage any such thoughts about a weak, apathetic, dispirited American citizenry by flying the Star Spangled Banner on this patri otic h o 1 i d a y," Commander Young declared. "With the American flag dis played In front of every home and place of business we can make this observance of Veter ans Day an unforgettable demon stration of Americanism, and at the same time show our com munity's measure of apprecia ate occasions." :He further urged any homes which do not have a flag to ob tain one, not only for display on Veterans Day but all patriotic holidays. Veterans Day ; f& Holiday- . For Some Here The Courthouse, Post Office and Plattsmouth State Bank will close for Veterans Day, Nov. 11. Otherwise it will be a busi ness and school day as usual. The Post Office windows will be closed all day and there will be no deliveries. Mail will be received and dispatched, how ever. The bank will be open all day Thursday, closed all day Friday. The bank normally closes at noon Thursdays. In the schools Friday, Veter ans Day will be observed with special assemblies and reading of patriotic writings. Business places are asked to fly the flag in observance of the day. 280 Attend Dad-Daughter Camp Fire Party The Camp Fire organization held its annual Dad-Daughter party here Thursday evening at The High School Auditorium with approximately 280 in at tendance. The party serves each year as a "Kick-off" to the Camp Fire Candy Sale, which will begin this year Nov. 9 and close on the 30th. The program for the evening consisted of skits, songs, a kit chen band, verse recitations, audience participation games and even a comedy style show, put on by each of Plattsmouths Bluebird and Camp Fire groups. Groups participating were as follows: Camp Fire groups: Mrs. Al bert Young, guardian. Group name, Ne-To- Pew; Mrs. Stanley Cowan, Tan-Wan-ne; Mrs. Eueene Meisinger, O-Kl-Hi; Mrs. Richard Mays, Tan da; Mrs. Jack Brookhouser. Ot-Yo-Kwa. Blue bird groups: Bonnie Blue Bird, Mrs. Leo Brink; Happiness Blue Bird, Mrs. Claude Crace; Dangle Dolly Blue Bird, Mrs. Virgil Boomgaarn; Happy Blue Bird, Mrs. Everett Rozell; Win tersteen. Blue Bird, Mrs. Ray mond Simons; Busy Blue Bird of Murray, Mrs. Forest Beil; Columbian Blue Bird, Mrs. George Sarver; Flying Blue birds, Mrs. Harold Bentzlnger; Helpful Blue Bird, Mrs. Al brecht; Smiling Blue Bird, Mrs. William Armstrong. Mrs. Jack Brookhouser Intro duced Robert Plumb, board of Missilemen In Possession rt cm. m Of Site Near LOUISVILLE Battery B of the 6th Missile Battalion, 43rd Artillery, U.S. Army Friday took possession of its new missile site near here Friday. Engineers' were still working at the site and the main equip ment for the guided missile launching installation probably won't arrive and be assembled until next spring. But, It was a big moment for some 120 enlisted men and 10 officers who have been await ing the move to site for weeks. About 100 men will live in barracks on the site. The rest of the missilemen and officers will live in private home in the surrounding area. Arrival of first equipment, the radar units, is expected this week. Missile Base May Be Named For Serviceman Thursday evening at the No vember meeting of the Hugh J. Kearns post of the American Legion, held at the 40 & 8 Club, it was revealed that the Missile Base west of this city near Louisville, may bear the name of a World War 2 or Korean War, serviceman or be dedica ted to their memory. This was revealed by CWO Lewis Barton and CWO Warren Parks of the Missile Base, who were present. The name of the honored one will be recommended from a list submitted by the Legion posts of Plattsmouth and Louisville. The local post selected as a committee to submit the names, E. O. Vroman, Alva Llnder, Or Ville Julian and Albert Olson. Another pleasing note was the announcement that the Hugh J.' Kearns Post has 240 paid up members at this time and is rolling along to the quota mark for 1961." The local Legion post haS been sponsoring the move to see that the various schools of the city have a new 50-star flag for their room, already some have been supplied. Sick call revealed one mem ber on the sick list, Robert M. Walling, first adjutant, but who is now home recuperating. The post voted $5 to the Chamber of Commerce to help finance a booklet that the C of C is preparing on Plattsmouth. Plans are being made for a party for Veterans Day, Nov. 11, for the Legion and Auxiliary. Here director member of the 'Omaha Council and President of the. Dads' Club. Mr. Plumb inform ed the group about the purpose of the Camp Fire candy drive, (Continued on Page Five) ,(m Hum - ..J.Mf - f ji--fcii- if .g-,-,. . , .Jtj .rjT tlmlmm -M Ulfti Hkmmmm f III I llMMl ! M .! JMM.Th. STYLE SHOW PARTICIPANTS Mrs. Stan ley Cowan's Camp Fire group presented a style show at the Dad-Daughter party. The group in cluded, frm left: Elaine Tlustos. Terrl Pleifer, Mrs. Cowan, Linda Lorensen, Melissa Toman, Levy for Interest i mi Louisville Plans now are to have an "Open House" next April when the Installation is completed. Capt. James H. Rutan is bat tery commander. 12 Named to Cass County 4-H Council Twelve members were elected to the Cass County 4-H Council in an Election Oct. 27. An election is held each year in one of the three Commission ers Districts. One man and one woman is elected from each precinct. Elected to 3 year terms on the 4-H council from the following precincts are: Liberty, Mel Todd Jr. and Mrs. Merle Rogers; Avoca, Malcolm Pollard and Miss Evelyn Wolph; Nehawka, John Knabe and Mrs. Vance Balfour; Louisville, Herbert Heil and Mrs. Clarence Stolilmann; Mt. Pleasant, Franklin Wehr bein and Mrs. Harold Meisinger; and Center, Alvin Groesser and Mrs. Earl Puis. The County 4-H Council plays a very important role in t h e conduct of the 4-H club program in Cass County. PTA Council Opposed to Amendment Plattsmouth PTA Council met in regular session at the high school with a good representa finn rt oil unite KOBPTlt. Thfl Council is compos of delegates from all local PTA units. The group resolved "'that the Plattsmouth Council of Parents and Teachers is unalterably op posed to the constitutional a mmendment that would abolish the State Board of Education and make the Commissioner of Education elective," and fur ther resolved "that the Council urges all PTA membrss to do all they can to defeat this at tempt to set back Nebraska's public school system, and vote 301 against." Education week was discuss ed. The dates are Nov. 7-12. There will be visitation days at the Plattsmouth schools, and it was the hope that many par ents and friends will take the opportunity to visit the class rooms. A committee was appointed to arrange an Education Week dis play in a downtown window. THE WEATHER Nov. 3, 4, 5, 6, I960 Date High Low Prec. Thursday 59 31 .00 Friday 56 30 .00 Saturday ...... 53 32 .00 Sunday 41 27 .00 Forecast: Fair. High near 50; low upper 30's. Sun sets tonight at 5:12; rises Tuesday at 7:04 a.m. if0"? Se.eks Ke-eiection n,.. r. vtci vjityy Cass Cotintyans will go to the polls Tuesday to help elect a President and Vice President, national and state officials, to vote on special measures includ ing a, county tax levy, to name a County Judge and. In District One to name a County Commis sioner. Like everywhere, the Presi dential race will be of prime interest here when voters bal lot from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. In the county's 25 precincts. Also of interest is the propos al to levy a tax "not more than one-tenth mill on the dollar up on the assessed value of all taxable property in Cass Coun ty for the purpose of estab lishing a fund. . .for establish ment, management, purchase of exhibits, equipment, other personal property and real pro perty and maintenance of the Cass County Historical So ciety. . ." In the District One Commis sioner race, W. F. Nolte, Re publican, the incumbent, ls op posed by Harold Gregg, Demo crat. Nolte is completing his third term as Commissioner. He lives and farms in West Rock Bluff Precinct where he has lived since 1917. The Noltes have a married daughter in Iowa and a s o n, Eugene, at Murray. Gregg, a farmer and cattle feeder in West Rock Bluff, ls seeking political office for the first time. He has been active in many farm groups in Cass County and in his school district where he has been a school board mem ber. The Greggs have three chil dren, Tom, Linda and Barbara Jo. i County Judge Raymond J. Case of Plattsmouth is unoppos ed on the non-political ticket for re-election. Judge John M. Dierks of Ne braska City is unopposed for re election as District Judge, Sec ond Judicial District. FHA Members Will Babysit During Voting "To give everyone an oppor tunity to vote, the Fu.ture Homemakers of America Chap ter here is offering members' services to anyone who needs a babysitter Tuesday, Nov. 8, from 4:30 p.m. until the polls close. An FHA member will baby sit free of charge for one hour. In Plattsmouth those inter ested can phone Mary Sharp, 6228, or Shirley Welstead, 9204. In Murray, interested parties can call Vicky Fitzpatrick, 2211, or Connie Hoschal, 9211. "Get out and vote," the FHA urges. Call Your News And Social Items to 241 Becki Tilson, Andriette Cowan, .Mary McQuin, Linda Dasher and Karen Evuns. Styles mudeled included such fashions a? A tan -can skirt, pic ture hat, box dress and sack dreS.