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izzz, ct;.e t.i- p. , - T - True iPiLATTSwadDajTM JdMMrML Consolidated With the Nehawka Enterprise and Elm wood Leader-Echo Read Twice Weekly by More Than 3500 Cass County Families PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY Monday-Thursday VOLUME 80 NUMBER 5ft EIGHT PACES PLATTSMOUTH. CASS COUNTY. NEBRASKA MONDAY, JUNE 5. 1961 TEN CENTS PER COPY Decision on License Seen This Week A decision on whether or not to permit transfer of a Class C liquor license here to 316 Chi cago Ave. is expected from the Nebraska Liquor Control Com mission this week, according to the secretary to the Commis sion. A hearing on the application for the transfer was held Friday at the State Capitol in Lincoln. Sixteen oojectors attended from Platsmouth. Keener I. Price, who seeks the license, was representd by At torny Francis Casey, Platts mouth. Opponents of the issuance of the license were represented by Attorney Paul Fauquet, Platts mouth. Notice of the Commission's de cision will be sent to the City Clerk here and to the Interested parties, the Commission secre tary said. In the hearing, arguments were presented by counsel and the following were called as witnesses: Price on behalf of his application; Rev. Robert O. Mc Leod, pastor of United Presby terian Church, who testified a bout proximity of his church and his congregation's new edu cational unit to the location of the address for which the li cense is asked, and about traf fic between the two locations, and Leslie Niel, resident of the neighborhood who testified a bout proximity of residences. Fauquet Introduced in evi dence correspondence from ob jectors which had been address ed to the Commission and peti tions containing about 200 signatures of persons objecting to the license at t h e Chicago Avenue address. Ruth Miller Wins District Speech 'Blue' By Mrs. Kay Leiding County Extension Home Agent Come With me across the land, See the fields on every hand, See the golden wheat stand, Find a 4-H'ers willing hand. Stretch a hand up to the sky, View the mountain, wild & high, See new ideas marching by, Find a 4-H'ers critical eye. The lines above are a portion of Ruth Miller's purple ribbon speech given at the County 4-H Public Speaking contest. Miss Miller of Nehawka, also represented Cass County at the District Contest and was award ed a blue ribbon. The District Contest was at Fairbury during Junior Leaders Conference. This year there were only 3 boys in the district contest and some of you may re member we had only one boy enter our county contest. To parents and 4-H leaders I would like to have you encour age your young people to take part In these "extra curricular" activities like Public Speaking Contest, Demonstration and Judging Contests. Being able to sell onesself and to stand before a group of people is often ex pected of adults. Young people often don't realize the benefits which can be received from some of these events. Perhaps you can help us encourage more participation . Junior leaders from Cass County will be meeting soon to discuss activities of a county junior leader club. There are several areas of leadership which could be developed by learning together. Recreation, contest organization and special leader assistance might be some of the areas this county club could study. There are several county activities this group could do such as clean-up cam paigns, 4-H promotion or farm safety surveys. You will be hear ing more about this group after the organizational meeting. Test Canner Gauge We have a pressure canner gauge tester in the office now. Our old tester was not too ac curate so a new one was built and is now ready for use. Pres sure canner gauges should be tested prior to each canning season. Our equipment research person in Lincoln tells us that even a two oound error in the reading could mean improper preservation. Food preservation bulletins in the office Include: Home Canning of Meat. Home Canning of Fruits & Vegetables. (Continued on Page Six) t . 1" !( "OS. J . HOME AT LAST This six-pound cannon of about 1835 vin tage late last week turned up at the Cass County Historical Mus eum here, perhaps whisked to town by magic, perhaps not for it weighs 800 pounds. It will be a showpiece for the Civil War Cen tennial Muster-Day Program June 11. For details (some of them), see accompanying "story." Centennial Has Showpiece Pioneer Cannon Back in Plattsmouth Resting in the center of the Cass County Historical Museum in Plattsmouth is a six-pounder iron cannon, weighing more than 800 pounds. Following an interne of 72 years, it has been returned to within a block of where it was stolen on an early June night in 1889. To tell the story, one must travel back to the year 1882 when the Western Historical Co's. History of Nebraska (see pages 473-474) states that a six pound cannon was brought to Plattsmouth aboard the steam boat, "St. Mary" in the year 1856, April 16, by General Thay er who was in Command of the local and the Douglas County Militia. Their task was to punish the Indians who had been involved in the Whitmore Scare. The Cannon was left in Platts mouth to be used if the Indians "got out of hand." For several years Omaha tried to persuade the Platts mouth Co. to return the cannon. However, the cannon could never be found. Following the Civil War, the G.A.R. used the cannon every 4th of July that is, up to 1389, when a group of the G.A.R. boys (Lee Applegate, A. F. Sturm, Lee Kirkpatrick, F. P. Sheldon, Nina Barden) from Nehawka sneaked into Plattsmouth during the night and took the cannon home to Nebraska. Plattsmouth made many at tempts to regain the cannon, however, the Nehawka Cannon Club together with such political powers as Congressman Pollard and Gov. Sheldon prevailed and the cannon was retained. Following World War I, the cannon was mounted in concrete in the Nebraska Park where it remained . . . Until the local "Plattsmouth Fathers," and representatives of civic and patriotic organiza tions decided the cannon should be returned to Plattsmouth and displayed as a part of the Civil War Centennial Proeram. So, on a dark night this past week about 20 unidentified Plattsmouth citizens rode into Nehawka from all four direc tions. Sledge hammers and chisels rang in the night. As the concrete was cracked, guards were posted, and the Ne hawka fire truck pulled out of the Fire Station with siren blast ing. Rumors were that a false alarm had been turned in to get the Nehawka Fire Dept. out of town (the Dent, is made up mostly of American Legion members, present guardians of the cannon). The concrete was broken, one man mashed his finger Hook for a car salesman with a bad fin trer) and the grunts and groans filled the air. As the gun was loaded, a 90-year-old man came running down the street waving his cane and crying, "don't take our can non! " It turned out he is one of the last survivors of the Nehawka Cannon Club. 'V : Stories are being told that the cannon was used on a Govern ment picket boat during the Civil War. This is not certain but both the citizens of Nehawka and Platts mouth feel it is the most impor tant artifact of the Civil War period in Nebraska and that everyone should see this famed cannon at the Civil War Centen nial program June 11, 1961, in Plattsmouth. PHS Students Regents Winners 22 Straight Years Plattsmouth High School has received congratulations from the director of the University of Nebraska Regents Scholarship program. The school has had a winner in all the annual scholarship contests in the past 22 years and is one of 43 schools to com pile such a record. In a letter to High School Principal Wayne Rodehorst, the director said: "According to our records, Plattsmouth High School has participated in and has had a winner in all the Regents Scholarship Contests during the period from 1939 to 1961. "This record is equalled by only 43 other high schools. "Congratulations! H. M. Cox, Director." Dale Lannin of Elm wood WU Grad LINCOLN Dale Lannin, son of Mrs. La Dean Lannin of Elm wood, was among 160 seniors receiving degrees at Nebraska Wesleyan University's 72nd an nual commencement exercises today. Dale Lannin His Excellency, Sir Patrick Dean, permanent representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, spoke on "The United Nations in a Changing World" at the public ceremonies in the Ira J. Taylor Physical Education building. Dale received a bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Admin istration with a minor in econo mics. A Classified Ad in The Journal cost as little as 50 cents. 100 Years Ago Dr. Livingston Led City's First Troops Dr. Robert R. Livingston came to the United States in 1K58 and chose Plattsmouth as the place to establish his medi cal practice. One April day in 1861 Dr. Liv ingston was printing the local paper, in the absence of the edi tor. News came that the "Star of the West" had been fired upon at Fort Sumter. He immediately pulled the weekly sheets from the press and printed hand bills calling for volunteers to support the Union cause. Boys distri buted the bills at once and that evening the men who volun teered met in the room above the print shop and enough of them enlisted to form a com pany. They chese Dr. Livingston as their captain. This took place before the gov ernment had called for men, but as soon as possible arms were shipped down the river from Omaha and issued to them. Dr. Livingston drilled the men until June 11, when they were mustered into service at Omaha and embarked for active duty in the South. Company "A" served under Dr. Livingston throughout the war, first as an infantry unit, then, after reinlistment in 1863, as a Cavalry unit. It was sent back to Nebraska in '64, with headquarters at Fort Kearney, and was assigned to the task of subduing the Sioux Indians. It served in this capacity until the end of the war. Dr. Livingston returned to Plattsmouth as a Brevit Briga dier General, and resumed his medical practice. He was instru mental in persuading the Bur lington and Missouri Railroad to cross the Missouri at this point, and was appointed Physician and Surgeon of the "B and M." His sons, Theodore (T. P.) and Stuart, carried on after him in the office now occupied by Dr. (The Civil War Centennial vl be observed here June 11 with a recreation of Mustering Day, sponsored by the Cass County Historical Society). Nebraska Center Host to 4-H'ers For Club Week LINCOLN The 45th annual State 4-H Club Week begins June 13 in the new Nebraska Center for Continuing Educa tion on the College of Agricul ture campus. This year's delegates totalling some 300 from all parts of the state, will constitute the first large youth group to use facili ties of the Nebraska Center's Hall of Youth. The full week of educational activities is designed to carry out the theme: "Citizenship in our Dimensions." Delegates will be able to: become better ac quainted with the University of Nebraska and the Unicameral legislature; learn service and training possibilities of the Col lege of agriculture; select one of several interesting work shops; participate in parties, banquet and recreational activ ities; and tour businesses, in dustries and educational facil ities in Omaha. Many of the delegates attend ing State 4-H Club Week will receive expense-paid trips from various organizations and indi viduals. Some will receive trips awarded competively on a statewide basis; others' expen ses will be underwritten as a form of recognition by local groups or firms. Mary Wohlfarth Is Office Assistant South Omaha Production Credit Association has announ ced employment of Mary Wohl farth, effective May 29. She has assumed duties in the home of fice in South Omaha, as a steno grapher and office assistant. Miss Wohlfarth is the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Wohl farth of Plattsmouth. She grad uated from Plattsmouth High School in May, 1960. She was employed briefly by the Omaha Flour Mills and for the past nine months has served on the staff of the Federal Land Bank of O maha. The South Omaha PCA is a farmer owned cooperative which makes short and intermediate term loans to farmers and stockmen in seven Eastern Ne braska counties. i if: ' !) THE MARLETIERS Members of the West mar College Marletiers quartet are, from left: Wayne Archer, Wichita, Kan.; Fred Reich, Olivet, Slate Announced For Legion Post Election July 6 The slate of candidates for the annual election of Hugh J. Kearns American Legion Post here has been announced. Elec tion will be July 6. Candidates are: For Commander, Melvin Mo ritz; for First Vice Commander, James Drennen; for Second Vice Commander, Merle D. Meis lnger. i For members of the Executive Board (nine to be elected), E. O. Vroman, Art Warga, John Ah rens, Albert Olson, Alva Linder, Orville Julian, Joe Zastera, Boyd Linder, Fred Lugsch, Gene Krings, Ken Young, 'Richard Case, Fred Feldhpusen and Mer-'ihr'Jochimflen,- " , . The slate was completed at Thursday night's regular Post meeting. Members authorized purchase of uniforms for the Legion base ball teams when money from ticket sales is forthcoming. Members were asked to return money from sale of tickets which were sent to each. Among committee reports given was sick call, showing Clyde Jackson and Ken Mc Carthy as hospitalized. E. O. Vroman was nominated as a delegate of the Nebraska Legion to the National Conven tion. More Awards for Perfect Attendance Additional students in the Cass County Rural Schools who received Perfect Attendance Certificates for 1960-61 are: District 5 Edward James To man and Billy Mohr. District 96 Linda Schliefert, Barbara Erhart, Dennis Erhart and Sandy Kay Dietl. District 42 Ralph Major. District 33 Theodore Vogel, Michael Vogel, Daniel Vogel and JoAnn Tlustos. READY FOR SEASON Teams , . . ' I J gin play this week in the Chamber of Commerce Summer Recreation Baseball Program completed workouts the past week at Pollock Field where games will be played. Above, Roger Smith, one S.D.; Don Elmer, Clark, Ames, Iowa, Jacqueline Dodson, Margie Miller Win 4-H Week Trips NEHAWKA (special) Jac guelin Dodson, daughter of Mrs. Merritt Dodson and Margie Mil ler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller were awarded trips to 4-H Club Week in Lincoln. Jacquelin received her award, the Evelyn Wolph award, from Maple Grove extension club. Her atlernate is Mary Lindsey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lindsey. The Banks Grocery Store Is sponsoring Margie Miller's trip. The Maple Grove extension club is awarding their fourth trip to 4-H club week. The committee who made the selections met at the home of Mrs. F. O. Sand Wednesday aft ernoon. They were Mmes. Ellis Lacy, George Kime, Ivan Han sen and they were assisted by the county home agent, Mrs. Kay Leiding. The winners are selected according to a set of rules regarding 4-H work. Sheldon Store awarded trips up to this year. They have given 17 trips to 4-H members. Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 Summer Baseball Begins At Pollock Field Tonight Play begins tonight at Pollock Field below the Burlington Rail road tracks in three leagues of the Chamber of Commerce sponsored Summer Recreation Baseball Program. The games are the start of a schedule which runs through June and July. Post-season "play offs will begin Aug. 3. Tonight's games: Midget League Tigers vs. Yankees. Pee-Wee League Giants vs. Wee-Wee League Orioles which will be -k l Wahpeton, N.I)., and Jerry IWestmar Quartet To Sing Wednesday At Mynard Church In the accompanying picture are the Marletiers, a men's quar tette from Westmar College, Le Mars, Iowa, who will sing at My nard Church Wednesday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Selected from the college chorus of Westmar College, Le Mars, Iowa, the quartette is spending the summer traveling through some eleven states. Their summer schedule will take them to Iowa, South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Ne braska, Kansas, Colorado, Wyo ming Montana, Oklahoma, Tex as, and California. Throughout the summer,' the four will be appearing at Evan gelical United Brethren church camps and will present sacred concerts in various EUB church es. Both sacred and secular numbers will be included in their repertoire. The Marletiers will ' be singing anthem type selections, hymns, Negro spirit uals, and folksongs as well as popular and old favorite num bers. Westmar College is a four-year liberal arts college founded in 1890 by the Evangelical United Brethren Church. vs. Cubs. The rest of the first week's slate: Midgets Tuesday, Red Sox vs. Dodgers; Thursday, Tigers vs. Red Sox and Friday, Dodgers vs. Yankees. Pee-Wees Tuesday, Pirates vs. White Sox; Thursday, Giants vs. Pirates and Friday, White Sox vs. Indians. Wee-Wee Tuesday, Cardi nals vs. Braves; Thursday, Ori oles vs. Cardinals and Friday, Cubs vs. Braves. i-i'l 1 of the volunteer managers of teams, gives hit ling instructions to Nick Kimble while Red Sox teammates look on. The Red Sox are in the Mid get League. O. W. Finney, Contractor, Dies at 71 O. W. Finney, 71, died from a sudden henrt attack at his home north of Murray Friday at 7:25 p.m. For many years, Mr. Finney was in the sewer rontractlnii business here and was actively engaged In business at the timo of his death. He lived for 20 years in the Murray commun ity. Funeral services will be Tues day at 2 p.m. at. Caldwell-Llnder Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. . Joseph Barr of Murray Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will be in Oak III11 Cem etery here. Visiting hours at Caldwell-Lin-der are from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 p.m. today. Mr. Finney was born March 18, 1880 in Linn County, Brook field, Mo., son of Lewis S. and Sarah Baker Finney. He was baptized in the Christian Church at Auburn.- He was married Aug. 16, 1937, to Vada Lewis at Rockport, Mo. The Finney's lived in the Auburn and Falls City communities be fore moving to Cass County. Mr. Finney was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lodge 305, here. Survivors are his wife; daugh ter Mrs. Alice May Burke, Elyria; sons Clark of Platts mouth and Merril Gene of Bloomington, 111.; six grandchil dren; brothers Clyde and Rob ert, both of Brookfield, Mo.; and sisters Mrs. Nannie McCullum, Mrs. Ivan Cordray and Mrs. Bess Wickizer, all of Brookfield, and Mrs. May Brown of Laclede, Mo. Mrs. Holmes Dies In NJ. At Son's Home Mrs. Annetta J. Holmes, widow of James W. Holmes who once was postmaster here, died Sun day at the home of her son in Princeton, N.J. She had lived there for two years. Her fatal illness was sud den. Funeral will be Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Sattler Funeral Home here. Burial will be In Young Cemetery near here. Mrs. Holmes was married Jan. 5, 1890, at Rock Bluff. They mov ed to Murray in 1899 and to Plattsmouth in 1917. Mr. Hol mes died in 1951. Survivors are the son, Ralph; a granddaughter, Mrs. Albert Register of Norfolk, Va., and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Holmes was a member of First Presbyterian Church here. Visiting hours at Sattler's will be Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickotter Building Educational Unit LOUISVILLE (Special) Four bids were submitted for the con struction of the new education al building adjacent to the Methodist Church at Louisville. Low bidder was Carl Tickotter of Plattsmouth. Construction on the $50,000 building started Monday. The building is to be 27 feet by 87 feet and will be a two-s t o r y brick structure and will contain five classrooms and a nursery room. Commission Meeting, Rd. Hearing, Tuesday The Cass County Board of Commissioners will meet Tues day. They also will hold a hear ing on proposed vacation of 29 portions of county roads, the hearing to begin at 2 p.m. WEDDING Judge James H. Graves Sat urday performed a wedding ceremony at City Hall, the mar riage that of Marge Lois Riley and Robert Earl Riggs, both of Omaha. Witnesses were Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. Riggs of Omaha. Call Your News And Social Ite-is to 2141 Tin: wi:tiii:k June 1, 2, 3, I, littil Date 1 High l.vw free Thursday .... 81 59 .00 Friday 77 55 .00 Saturday 72 G2 .00 Sunday 77 04 tr. Forecast: High near 80; low near 00. Partly cloudy tonight. Little temperature change Tuesday. Sun sets tonight at 7:53; rises Tuesday at 4:51 a.m. '.t:'e?rer!Tt'i??.trttt.rftt.ttrttrstsM y, ... .... MMl 'i 6ni.ii 4.A.A A,.iA4i:.A. t .littt.t