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EDITORIALS WAWAV.WiV.V.V.V.V.V.V.V.'t Your Brother's Keeper Anjrels adorning Christmas trees in hundreds of homes across the nation will be darkened again this year by the shad ow of the Angel of Death. It is indeed a sad commentary on our present-day culture to note that a time of rejoicing and religous reflection must carry as well the stigma of being a time of killing and maiming. The disheartening toll of Christmas holiday auto accidents is presented to the public regularly by the press and such or ganizations as the National Safety Coun cil. Each year drivers are admonished to be extra careful during this extrahazard ous period. . .to refrain from mixing drink ing and driving. . .to observe more closely all the rules of safe and sane driving. Hut how many of us stop to consider the moral and ethical implication of these rules? We might pause also to reflect upon another rule,, invoked more often in the pulpit than on the editorial page: Do un to others as you would have them do unto you. The Golden Rule appears in the teachings of all faiths Christian, Jew ish. Moslem, Uuddhist. . .wherever the ob ligation of man to God and man to man is recognized. Safe driving is a cardinal example of the Golden Rule in practice. The moral obligation to drive safely is a logical ex tension of this consideration. May we then taking advantage of the spirit of the season speak on the plane of morality, and ask that you regard this obligation to yourself and to "bthers when driving during the coming holidays. As Howard Pyle, president of the Na tional Safety Council, has put it: "Let us be crossroads Christians on the streets and highways, we literally must be our brother's keeper." Down Memory Lane iV YEARS ACO M Suits seeking damages in the a mount of $66,150 have been filed in the U. S.' district court in Omaha. The suits grow out of a car-train accident on Octo ber 9th in Cass County and naming the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific railroad and Roy Ensign as co-defendants. Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Zabel of Murdock and Hazel Grubb of Demopolis, Alabama, are plain tiffs. The trio were riding in a car that was' struck Vy-the train. T-hy allege JhatjnoV warning was given of 'the apprcMnKiag ' train, no signs at the crossing, vision of the tracks was obstructed by tall weeds Hunters on a large island in the Missouri river-near this city, killed a 710 pound hog grown wild through two years of wand ering. The hog was one of a litter of hogs born on the island two years ago, since that time George O. Troop and D. N. Bab bitt, owners of the hog have been search Legal Notices FRANCIS CASEY. Attorney Plattsmouth, Nebraska IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA DIXIE CRAWFORD. ) Plaintiff ) -vs- ) THOMAS CRAWFORD) Defendant) DIVORCE PROCEDURE TO: THOMAS CRAWFORD, Defendant You are hereby notified that I have commenced an action In the District Court of Cass County, Nebraska, the object and prayer of which is to ob tain an absolute divorce from you, together with equitable re lief, on the grounds of extreme cruelty and you are required to answer said petition on or be fore the 12th day of December, 1960, or a decree of divorce will be entered against you. Dated this 9th day of Novem ber, 1960. DIXIE CRAWFORD, Plaintiff By Francis M. Casey Her Attorney No. 5007 Nov. 10, 17, 24, Dec. 1. I960. Clements & Clements, Attorneys Elmwood, Nebraska NOTICE OF PROBATE IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA To all persons interested in the estate of Dudley Leavitt de cased. No. 5020: Take notice that a petition has been filed for the probate of an instru ment purporting to be the last will and testament of said de ceased, and for the anoint ment of Dwight L. Clements as Administrator c.t.a. thereof; that said petition has been set for hearing before said Court on the 12th day of December 1960. at 10 a.m. Dated November 22nd, 1960. Raymond J. Case (SEAL) County Judge No. 5018 Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, I960. Smith & Lebens, Attys. Plattsmouth, Nebr. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CASS COUNTY. NEBRASKA To all persons interested in the estate of Timothy C. Koh--outek deceased. No. 4977: Take notice that the Executor of said estate has filed his final report and a petition for examination and allowance of his accounts, determination of heirship, In heritance Tax and distribution of said estate and for his dis charge, which will be heard be fore said Court on December 13th, 1960 at ten o'clock a.m. Dated November 22nd 1960. Raymond J. Case (SEAL) " County Judge No. 5017 Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8, 1960. J. HOWARD DAVIS, Atty. Plattsmouth, Nebraska NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE COUNTY COURT OF CASS COUNTY. NEBRASKA To the creditors of the estate of Granville A. Morrison deceas ed. No. 5015: Take notice that the time limit for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is March 3rd, 1961; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Platts mouth on March 8th, 1961 at ten o'clock a.m. for the pur pose of examining, hearing, al lowing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed. Dated" November 14th, 1960. (SEAL) Raymond J. Case County Judge No. 5011 Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, I960. Seat Belt Could Save A Life! Christmas gift suggestion for the man who has everything almost: Buy him (or her, If your friends a hep woman driver) an auto seat belt. It could mean a really merry Christmas for someone by saving a life! "The motorist who has every thing (except a seat belt, that is) could wind 'up. with nothing but trouble if he gets In a traffic accident," said the National Safety Council. The Council, a nongovernmen tal agency organized in 1913 to prevent all kinds of accidents, heartily endorses seat belts at Christmas or any other time of the year, for that matter. "Seat belts," it said, "are the No. 1 device now to rPdnce the number of traffic deaths and injuries. ing for it all over the island. Some Omaha hunters wandering over the island came on the animal and George Blum of Omaha was the hunter that shot the animal. The dead animal was brought to Plattsmouth and taken to the Long Lockers where John Hobscheidt dressed it and placed it in the lockers Basketball season was opening at the high school with the opening battle with the South Omaha Packers. Veterans of the squad are Captain Stanley Cole, Merle Dasher, Ray Koubek. Dick Kalasek, John Ahrens, Jon Schuetz, Tom Conis, Bob Wondra, Dick Beverage, Ronald Eis erman, Clifford Kennell will asist in see ing that the Blue and White show well this year Saturday, December 2nd at Hiawatha, Kansas, occurred the marriage of Miss JoAnn Hynes, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. S. C. Hynes of Gilbertville, Ken tucky, and Joseph Noble McMaken, son of Mr. and "Mrs. Joseph G. McMaken of this city. The wedding was very quiet they being attended by Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Noble of Omaha. QA YEARS ACO "3v Mrs. Amelia Sherwood, 82, resi dent of Plattsmouth for many years, died at Omaha where she had made her home for seventeen years. She was born in Greenwich, England, January 17, 1848. She spent her younger years in England and where she was married to Robert Sherwood. Fifty-eight years ago she came to the United States with two children in arms to join Mr. Sherwood who had pre ceded the family here, and for many years was engaged in the shoe business. Mrs. Sherwood was mother of twelve children, eight of whom were living at the time of her death The junior class of the Platts mouth high school presented as their class play, "Seventeen," immortal story of Booth Tarkington, a chapter out of life, showing the attitude of youth of that age to the future. Miss Mary Jane Tidball was director of the play. Those of the class taking part were: Edward Wehrbein, Janet Vallery, Helen Virginia Price, James Nowacek, Robert Warren, Helen Warga, Madge Garnett, Louis Knoflicek, Aulton Rolland, Harold Seay, Anna Knieke, Ralph i'imm, Catherine Terryberry, Ed ward Egenberger. Specialities were given between acts by members of the class, Clarence Troy, Helen Schulz, Eleanor Swa tek, Agnes Brink. The music for the eve ning was furnished by an orchestra com posed of Margaret Nelson, Gwendolyn Hansen, Clarence Troy, William Henrich sen, Cecil and James Comstock, Otto Sto dola, Kenneth Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wales, of Omaha, former resident of Plattsmouth, were badly injured while re-, turning home after visiting here with her mother, Mrs. Josephine Kalasek and fam ily. The car in which they were returning home was overturned in the loose gravel near Oreapolis. The accident was reveal-ed-when Mr. and' Mrs. A.-S. Ghrist,-returning from Omaha found the overturn ed car along the roadside. Mrs. Wales was caught in the car and Mr. Wales, with his face covered with blood from a gash in the cheek endeavoring to extricate the wife from the car. The injured parties were brought on to Plattsmouth where they were attended. The Omaha couple were later returned by taxi to their home in Omaha. Elmwood School Notes ELMWOOD (Special) Nov. 17, 18 and 19, I was privileged to receive the honor of attend ing the Nebraska Music Educa tors Clinic at North Platte. The group of 500 singers, 200 band members and 200 orches tra members stayed the three days at private homes. We prac ticed all morning and most of the afternoon every day. On Friday night, there was a con cert and mixer held for the stu dents attending. Saturday after noon a dress rehearsal was held in the Junior High Auditorium. The big night came and every thing went perfectly. The or chestra played, the chorus, of which I was a member, sang its nine numbers and then the band played. I really felt sorry to leave. Everyone had worked very hard. I would like to give credit to Miss Margaret Hillls, the chor us director. Miss Hillis had di rected the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the New York Phil harmonic and the Symphony of the Air. She did a wonderful job and was responsible for some beautiful music. I really had a wonderful time. Gary Clements. Dec. 8, Thursday, at 8 p.m., the Elmwood Elementary School will present its annual operetta, "When Toys Come To Life." This is directed by Eunice B. Stock. It is a happy Christmas story which you will enjoy. There is no admission charge. "Use of seat belts by every driver and the day may come when this will be nearer reality could cut the traffic death toll by 5,000 a year, the number of Injuries 60 per cent. "Wish a friend a truly merry Christmas this year. Give him a life-saving seat belt." (And while you're at it. why i not take that Idea one step ; further. Buy belts or yoursell I and your family too.) wS'vJ-'A ,,:lT 1 "YES. MAMMAI rM CLEANING Nehawka News Mrs. F. O. Sand Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Ross were Thanksgiving dinner guests at the Lyle Buell home in Ashland. Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Rosses dinner guests Thannksgiving were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wor than and sons,, Murray; Mrs. A. A. Block, Nebraska City; Norma Ross, Lincoln. John Hansen and daughter, Frances spent Thanksgiving' day and the weekend with the How ard Hansen family at Loup City and Allen Hansen family at Ainsworth. iMr. and Mrs. Graydon Dun can's dinner guests Thanksgiv ing day were Misses Lydia and Laura Schwaderer, Mr. and Mrs. Graydon Duncan Sr., all of Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Keim and Ralph, Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Kieth Keim, Oma ha. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dill's Thanksgiving dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Scott and Phillip, Wichita, Kan.; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Gilsdorf, Diana, Donna and Larry, Lin coln; Mr. and Mr"s. Frank Mar- ler. ) Mrs. Bill Kruger and three children of West Des Moines Iowa came Wednesday to spend the holiday weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Wolph. Eve ning dinner guests Thanksgiv ing day at the Wolph home were the. Krugers, Evelyn Wolph, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Anderson, Marion Tucker. Mrs. Kruger and children annd Mrs. Wolph called at the John Wolph and David Olive homes in Lin coln Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Merritt Pollard's Thanksgiving dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bur bee and Dennis, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Burbee, Union; Leonard St. John, Nebraska City;. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Pollard and fam ily. Mrs. Tillie Swartz was brought home by Lett Ambulance Fri day. She received a blood transfusion at St. Mary's hos pital, Nebraska City. Her con dition is fair. Mr. and Mrs. Kelly Thome's Thanksgiving dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Schnei der and family, Peru; Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Thorne and fam ily, Murray. Afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. John Mohr of Beatrice. Mrs. Mohr remain ed for the weekend, Mr. arnd Mrs. Jerry Thorns and family had a pre-Thanks-giving dinner with her parents, the Raymond Callahans of Un adilla and Thanksgiving dinner with his parents, the Carl Thorns of Elmwood. Cheryl Weik, John Stanley, David Lindsey and Roger Dod son of the University of Nebr aska and Connie Dietl of Peru spent their vacation at their homes. Mr. .and Mrs. Boyd Mayfield and family, Mrs. Louie Allgayer and children were dinner guests Thanksgiving day at the Bob Mayfield home at Nemaha. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mayfield, Louisville; Mr. and Mrs. "Ray Mayfield and sons Garland. Mr. and Mrs. Hall Pollard's dinner guests Thanksgiving day were Mr. and Mrs. John Hild, Shirley and Leonard of Platts mouth. Mrs. Vilas Ketelhut was elec ed noble grand of the Rebekah Lodge at their recent meeting at the auditorium. Mrs. G u s Neumeister is vice grand; Mrs. Harvey Barkhurst, secretary; Mrs. Elmer Stoll, financial secretary and Mrs. John Chand ler, treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Royal at tended funeral services Wed nesday of his brother-in-law, Orrie Hyslop in Douglas. Thanksgiving guests lor the day at the Lewis Royal home OP THE SPILLED MILK NOW. Phone 2708 were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mor row and Kathy, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Morrison and Christy, O maha; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roy al and family of Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Read, Hen ry VanAckern Palmyra joined them for the afternoon and supper. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Stapert and Sandra were dinner guests Thanksgiving of the James Chriswissers. . A Pre-Thanksgiving dinner at the Dr. Kunkel home in Weep ing Water included Mrs. Ona Kunkel, Nehawka; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Snodgrass, Nebraska City; Dr. and Mrs. A. C. Petersen, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Munkres, Weeping Water. Mrs. Ona Kun kel and Mr. and Mrs. Snodgrass were dinner guests Thanksgiv ing day of the Wilbur Borlands of Nebraska City. Evelyn' Wolph had dinner at noon Thanksgiving day at the home of Mrs. Myrtel Wolph of Avoca. Mr. and Mrs. John Wolph and family of Lincoln were also guests of Mrs. Myrtle Wolph. Mrs. Wolph is arecover- itig from a fall at school. Mr. and Mrs. Hall Pollard's dinner guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Oren Pollard, Mrs. Clayton Bruce, Karen and Step hen. Mr. and Mrs. Pollard re ceived a phone call Saturday evening from their daughter, Mrs. Emery Field of Oroville, Calif., and their son, James of Medford, Ore., who had stopped at the Field home on his way to San Francisco. Mrs. F. A. Hansen and Mrs. Charlotte Niday had for their Thanksgiving day dinner guests Mrs. Doris Pollard, Oma ha; Mr. and Mrs. Will Wulf and granddaughter, Ileana Wulf of Avoca; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Han sen and family. Afternoon and evening callers were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Pollard and sons, Papillion, Dr. and Mrs. R. R. Andersen and Gary. A birthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs George Kime complimented her mother, Mrs. Nellie Welch of Hamburg, Iowa. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Sarkowski and children, Mrs. Doris Wisch meyer, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kime and family, Dunbar; John Van and Tommy, Ham burg, Iowa; Mrs. Gilbert Kime and Marlin; Mrs. Lois Spear and Debbie and Miss Joan Kime of Omaha. Mrs-. Spear and Miss Joan Kime were Thanksgiving day and weekend guests at the Kime home. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Kuntz of York spent the holiday weekend at the home of Mr, and Mrs. Hal Hansen. Other guests Thanksgiving day were Mr. and Mrs. John McClurg, Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hansen. Mrs. Hansen invited guests for a coffee Friday in honor of her mother, Mrs. Kuntz. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Scharp and Stevie spent Thanksgiving day with the Floyd Kreneis family of Nebraska City. Mrs. Melvin Sturm ana Mrs. Jack Reece and children of Ash land called at the home of Mrs. F. A. Hansen and Mrs. Char lotte Niday Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stanley ana sons and Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Weik and family had dinner together at the Weik home on Thanksgiving day. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Heesch and Tamyra had Thanksgiving day dinner with Mrs. Arthur Heesch of Omaha. Friday Mr. and Mrs. Heesch and daughter went to Burwell. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bane ot Piano, lowa were their weekend guests. Ad ditional dinner guests Sunday evening were Mr. nnd Mrs. Jake Stapat, Mr. and Mis. ti mer Stoll. i Tmnfr.rp I ranSlGlS Marie Si R. P. Westover Si Blanche Gamer to The St. Lukes Parish of Episcopal Church, 7-18-60, L 9 & 10 B 17, Plattsmouth, $12,500. George Si Myrtle Schmader to Mary F. & William Baker, 10-28-60, L 1, 2, 3 & 4 B 8 Reeds Add., Weeping Water. $1000. Parr Si Daisy Young to Edward E. Si Marie J. Lorensen, 8-22-56, L 4 B 65, Weeping Water, $1,000. Bert O. Si Helen I. Mooney to John Si Blanche Ward, 10-29-60, 6.5 A in SEVi 24-12-10, $750.00. Herman R. Martens to Amelia B Si Henrietta D. Martens, 5-2-40, Int. L 12 B 44, Plattsmouth, $1. Joseph M. & Hermie M. Sed lak to Joseph M. Si Hermie M. Sedlak, 11-10-60, L T B 3 Fitzgerald's Add., Plattsmouth, $1. Stephen M. Davis Gdn. to Hazel I. Rainey, 11-7-60, NWtt SEVi 7-11-14, $4,200. Billy Si Mary Louise Schuelke to Andrew J. Si Ruth Leada brand, 10-13-60, Lot 361, Green wood, $1,200. John J. Jr. & Winifred Cloidt to Roy W. Jr. & Margaret L. Knorr, 11-11-60,, Lot 2 High land Add., Plattsmouth, $1. Gordon B. Si Rose Mary Was son to Roy W. Jr. & Margaret L. Knorr, 11-11-60, Lot 1 Highland Add., Plattsmouth, $1. George F. Eidenmillerr to Gladys G. Eidenmiller, 11-4-60, EVi Si NEVi 21-10-10, $1. Fred C. Si Norma Lea Gard ner to Harold C. & Alberta' A. Elliott, 11-8-60, L 3 & 4 Blk 63,' Weeping Water, $1. Paul H. Si Millicent E. Ren wanz to E. Curtis Long, 11-10-60, NE4 1-11-9, $1. Amelia N. Balfour et al to Robert J. Si Helen Schlichte- meier, 10-10-60, WVa NEV4 33-11-13, $15,200. Amelia N. Balfour et al to Stuart J. Si LaVera Yvaughn Schlichtemeier, 10-10-60, EVz SWVi 33-11-13, $15,200. E. F. & Lucy M. Ketelhut to E. F. or Lucy M. Ketelhut or Charles R. Sullivan, 8-25-60, S 34 ft. Lot5 & all 6 Blk. 5, Eagle, $1. Delmar Dean Si Shirley Ann Kohler to George & Lillian Schottenhamel, 11-15-60, Lot 1 Blk. 4 Valley View Add., Platts mouth, $1. County Judge Acts As Police Judge A resolution passed Monday night by the City Council em powered the County Judge Jo act as city police, magistrate,, An the absence of Judge J. H. Graves. Juudge Graves is hospitalized. County Judge Raymond J. Case was appointed acting po lice magistrate by the resolu tion. LOSER AFTER ALL Eagle Pass, Tex. State po lice told today how Marcelino Campos narrowly escaped death in an automobile accident only to be killed minutes later in an other. Alvarado Garcia, 30, of San Antonio, Texas, was killed when the car in which he and Campos were riding ran off the highway. Campos extricated himself from the wreckage arid walked back to the highway. A passing auto struck and killed him. Rcalty "EAGLE "t:r;.N Travel.!. 3 TrAY v J-JS' I Lunch or Dinner only Breakfast 75 A COMPLETE AND DELICIOUS PIPING-HOT MEAL SERVED AT YOUR COACH SEAT ON THE EAGLES! Missouri Pacific also features: an everyday Family Fare rian; low-cost Sleeper Service; economical coach fares Complimentary Coffee 10 AM and 3 TM; and Dome Coaches! TICKETS RESERVATIONS INFORMATION MO PAC 5TATION PHONE 6138 THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL page TWO Section C Thursday. December 1. 1S0O S FROM EAGLE Mrs. John Fischer Phone 7304 Victor Wulf and his sister, Mary Wulf, are doing quite well at the Elmwood Nursing Home. They enjoy and look forward to the Plattsmouth Journal Issues each week to hear of the folks at home, their relatives say. Amos Brubaker of Wayne, N. J., visited a few hours at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orin Lanning recently. The guest sls a church member and regular attendant at the church servic es where Rev. Dean Lanning is pastor. Mr. Brubaker was en route to the West Coast for an extended visit and trip and the relay visit was enjoyed by the pastor's parents. Mr. and Mrs. James Nuttle are parents of a boy, Mark Al lan, born Nov. 23 at Lincoln.' He weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces. Mrs. Nuttle and baby are doing fine and hoped to be released from the- hospital Tuesday. The Dorcas Society's Food and bake sale Is Saturday at the Eagle Firehou.se. The So ciety will have their regular meeting and family supper Dec. 7. Mr. and Mrs. Orris Lanning and son Jerry visited a t the nome of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lanning near Pal myra Friday evening. The lat ter's son. Kent and family of Westside, Iowa, were visiting his parents. Mr. Lanning is the coach and science teacher at that city. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Buck nell of ' Elmwood were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Adams Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Wulf returned home Sunday after; noon after enjoying the Thanks giving weekend with their dau ghter Bethel and family, the William Mehrens at Minneap olis. Mrs. Bertha Crandell of Lin coln spent a few days at the home of her sister and husband, Mr. and Mrs-. Henry Fleish man last week. Sunday after noon Mmes. Fleishman, Cran dell and Mrs. Harvey Gerhard visited at the home of their uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Winkler at Lincoln. Mr. and Mr,s Charlie , Scat tergoqd enjoyed a Scattergood family" Thanksgiving dinner at the home of his sister and hus band, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Mor rison and families at Lincoln last Thursday. Former Eagle residents Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Sorenson and family of Ruskin were also present and the chil dren, Lynn and Lila Rae, re mained at the grandparents', home during Thanksgiving va cation. The two grandchildren, Bobby and Linda Doran were a at the grandparents' home. Mrs. Doran is considerably improved after being hospitalized for sev eral days. Mrs. Scattergood and they returned home with their father, Rev. Wm. Doran Sunday evening after visiting Mrs. Do ran at the hospital. Henry Wulf spent Thanksgiv ing Day In Omaha and Papil lion with his daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Heavey and family and his son, Mr. and Mrs. Don ald Wulf and family. . Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hen riksen and their daughter and family, Richard Andersons of Lincoln, spent Thanksgiving at the home of their daughter, Lu cile, and family, the Norman Dennlngs near Central City. The Andersons' four children return ed home with their grandpar ents for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs.'O. L. Fischer and family of Loup City visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer, Thanksgiving Day and remained overnight, returning home on Friday for Mrs. Fis cher's piano students at Loup City Saturday and Oryl L. as church organist for the services Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Novak and sons of near Crete were Thanksgiving Day visitors at her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ro bert Phillips. Mrs. Novak re turned on Friday to assist at the house in Palmyra in pre paration for the parents to move in in the near future. Mrs. Matilda Elseman of Lincoln is visiting several days at the home of her son-in-law, Harold Wall, and granddaugh ters, Sharon and Glenda Wall. Thanksgiving Day, guests at the Wall home were Mr. and Mrs. Larry Stahl of Broken Bow, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Heur mann and family of near Grand Island and Phillips. Ray Wall of Eagle was also a guest. Mrs. Elseman had visited a couple months at the home of her son, Mr. and Mrs. August Elseman and family in Illinois prior to coming Eagle. Fertilizer Investment LINCOLN Farm wage rates have increased more than 300 per cent since 1940, whereas fertilizer prices have gone up only 55 per cent. And, farm real estate prices have risen 140 per cent and farm machinery costs have gone up 106 per cent. Thesei contrasting trends in the farm "cost-price squeeze" situation have been cited by agricultural observers as back ing up the use of more ferti lizer The phrase, "I can't afford to fertilize with prices going down,is discounted by the Mid west Division of the National Plant Food Institute. Usually, fertilizer applications reduce per unit costs of production, it is pointed out. And profits can be maintained under dropping prices only when output Is pro duced at lower per unit costs. "Regarding plant food use, the question should more near ly be, 'Can I afford not to fer tilize?' "the Institute believes. As an example, about $2.5 prof it is returned for each $1 in vested in fertilizing wheat, ac cording to several Kansas tests. I take the train 1