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V.ZZ2. SIAIE HIST. SOCIETY jr. . u ..' irr.'CPLrf, PUBLISHED SEMI-WEEKLY Monday-Thursday TllilE IPlLATTSMOllTIHI JlODILIKIMIL Cantolidattd With th Nchawk Enterprise and Elm wood Leader-Echo Rod Twice Weekly by More Than 3500 Cass County Families VOLUME 82 FOURTEEN PACES PLATTSMOUTH. CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA THURSDAY. MARCH 14. 1963 TEN CENTS PER COPY NUMBER 3C 'Fashions Follow Business Curves' "Fashion and Coiffures follow ( business curves, according to aj re cent study of fashion and eco-i ncinlc history." So say the com-, mlttcc women of the Women's! Dlvis'-on of the Plattsmouth j Chamber of Commerce. Committees are busy In the; final plans for staging the an nual style show "Memorable i Moments" here March 21. When times are good, accord ing to a .study, the dress of mi lady and the hrirstyles, are! hi;.!h. wide and handsome with i full fashioned In dress and In i dors. Skirts dropped to a new hair, but plunged to a style close to the head and a simple cut to the gown In the pamc of 1907-08. After the First World War and a rally In our economy came a revolution known as The Vamp Look with carefree dress and a decorative, puffy hairstyle. With the stockmarket crash of 1929 came the tailored, mannish dress and the- soft fingerwaves. The 1940's and World War II, dress and hairstyles grew in height, length, and width. The defini'e full trends. The Gibson ' shoulder length hairstyle was Girl look of the early 1900 was i topped by an upsweep In pompa- Plattsmouth Baptist Dedicates New Church Building Sunday Plattsmouth Baptist Church i Southern .Sunday will hold lis dedicatory services and an open house for guests of the church. Three yars have passed since the Plattsmouth Baptist, Mission Baptist Church in Plattsmouth before I960. The Pev. Meeler Markham, secretary of Missions In the Kansas-Nebraska area will 'peak at the morning service was formally constituted into . ounuay aim a.vi n m me ueji the Plattsmouth Han.ist Church, cation service. For the 170 members of the church, these have been years of a 'dedicated effort," accord ing to the Rev. Calvin Miller, pa.stor of the church. Sunday's services "will not nark o cess.it. on of, that effort! but It will be a significant mile-1 fitone in the history cf the Plattsmouth Baptist Church," Rev. Miller said. He Invited friends In the Plattsmduth area to attend the dedicatory services at 2:30 pm. Plattsmouth Baptist, "a late comer among churches of the community, ha.? been plea.snd at courtesies other churches in the area have .shown her; there has been a splendid spirit of Christ Ian brotherhood and freedom from minority disrespect; th? cor-gregation and minister of Plattsmouth BaptUt wish to ex press their appreciation far this," Rev. Miller said. The afternoon service will In clude special music by the chan cel choir under leadership of Perry Carroll and the dedicatory address by the Rev. Tommy Orozler, pastor of First Baptist Church, Hellevue. Rev. Grazier led the church In Bellevue to see the need for establishing a Breakin Reported At Sports Hall The Sports Hall here was broken Into early Wednesday morning and abnut $20 In change and several cartons of clgarets were stolen. Entrance was made through a rear window after a storm wind ow was removed. Exit was through the back door. The Sheriff's Office was noti fied and Is investigating. low with at least 4 or 5 Inches below the knee. Again after a rally In 1953 of the national economy we were treated to the Sack Dress with a forerunner in hair styles known as the Bouffant, then enme the Bubble, and knees began to appear as the hemline rose hkiher and higher. The Bee hive topped all In hairstyle dur ing the 1950's. Today's market Is reputed to be steady and the styles are not as short in dress but the simple, 'smart cut prevails. The dress is matched In elegance with smooth, sleek structure of hair known as Dancing tlalr. A complete review of these styles will be brought to you In ihe Annual Spring Fashion Show, Maich 21, H gh School Auditorium under the direction of the Women's Division of the Plattsmouth Chamber of Com merce. The annual show here Is free, open to Ihe public. Doors open at 7 p m. for the merchants show ing, and the style show Is at 8 p.m. the 06. The Rev. Qiientln Lorkwood, superintendent of Missions for ; Eastern Nebraska, will offer the f dedicatory prayer. j p, D:Mrt After the afternoon service.! arKing rrmieges guests of the church will be Subject for Council hosted at a reception and open Exemption f rom parking regu- ?uUS lRft act)uainted and ee Nations does not apply to mem the building. ; bp Q tne selective Service The church Is on U. C. 34 in : Board, the Citv Council decided Monday night after a discussion. The Council had been Inform ed that past practice was for the city to extend such exemp tion to the Draft Board. The consensus was that the board's type of function does not set it apart from several other public service bodies which Huff,'!,re subject to parking regula Man Hons. It was said that jurors on jury duty are exempt from parking meter regulations. The Council decided not to change this practice since jurors would not be free to tend to their meters. 5 . ,,,,,,,,,,, south Plattsmouth near Junction of State Highway Gifts to Library Mrs. Catherine Wiles recently presented these books to Platts mouth Public Library: Richard Collier, A House Call ed Memory; and Jane Whom the Lord Loveth; From Cyrene by Frans Venter; Reflections by Harold Z. Kohn. Our Lady of Loretto Court No. 709, Catholic Daughters of America, has given a subscrip tion to the America Magazine to the Public Library. niMt-" TELEPHONE HOl'R The telephones in Sweet Apple are quite busy when Kim and IIuko get pinned. Above, a portion of the Concert Choir was caught re- i hearsing for the Telephone Hour. For the whole story, I - come and see Bye Bye Birdie tonight and Friday night at 8 o'clock at the High School Auditorium. Bye Bye Birdie Plays Here Tonight, ivava J All But One City Council Nomination Now Filled Announcement of three nomi nees for City Council, tod ay brought the slate for the April 2 Municipal Election to within one (Republican, 1st Ward) of being filled. Ihe Democratic City Commit tee filed nomination of Sterling Cole for Councilman from the 1st Ward. He replaces A. W. Rhylander, Incumbent serving his second term as Councilman from the 4th Ward, had agreed to seek re-election. Those two replace Robert Aim and Clark Finney, nominated at the Feb. 28 GOP Caucus who later de clined to run. The Republicans still seek a replacement on the ballot for Huebner Incumbent who was: Robert , who de(.llne(1 after nominated at the Feb. 28 Cau cus but who later declined. Republican City Chairman Bruce Qold announced Ray nomination by the Caucus. Other candidates: Democrats Robert Aspedon, 2nd Ward, By Marilyn Hutchinson Tonight and tomorrow night are the nights to do the town! BYE BYE BIRDIE which has appeared on Broadway and at the Omaha Playhouse earlier this year is now being presented by the Plattsmouth High School Vocal Department. This Is the third annual mus ical production given by the choral department and is anti cipated as probably the biggest. Mrs. David Miller along with the entire cast and crew have been working very hard to make it a erand success. They are anticipating a sellout crowd both nights. , It Is a rollicking satire aboui, the American teen-agers, their habits, special language, and particularly about the current rock-and-roll Idol, Conrad Birdie, who Is drafted Into the army. Conrad is played by Jim Lutz. I The leads are played by John Wetenkamp and Marilyn Kou bek, Conrad's manager and secretary. Claire Julian portrays Kim, a teen-age girl, who "wins" a good-bye kiss from Conrad. The show will begin at 8 p.m. this Thursday (tonight) and Friday In the High School Audi torium. Tickets will be on sale the door at tl 00 fwr adults, $.75 for high school and $50 for K-8. SEE YOU THERE!!!! Smock would be- the party's; and Raymond Fuller, 3rd Ward, candidate for Councilman from i incumbents: and Republicans the 3rd Ward and that Warren ! Carl Tiekotter Sr., 2nd Ward. Scout Troop 399 Marks 1st Anniversary Sunday evening Boy Scout Troop 389 sponsored by VFW Post 2543 held a buffet dinner at the Post Home to mark their first year as a troop. Mrs. Charles Mattox, chair man, was assisted by Institu tional Representative, Charles Ault. The troop officers Eugene Fogdstrom, awards chairman; Charles Ault, Institutional Re presentative and chairman; Fred Fischer, assistant Scout- The boys Introduced them selves and their parents. Serving the dinner were Sop hia Wolever, Pearl Myers, Jun ior girls' auxiliary chairman, and the girls of this organiza tion. Following the dinner, the Scouts presented skits for the parents. Guests were Mrs. Charles Ault and Chuckle who Is a member of Troop 389, and Mrs. Harry Por ter anci David, who Is a member master and co-ordnator for the: of Cub Pack 399. troop; Calvin Barnes, assistant Troop 399 originated with five Scoutmaster and camping: 'boys Feb. 23, last year, with a Charles Mattox, treasurer and loan of $15 by the VFW Post Marry Porter, Scoutmaster and $5 donated by Olen Sawln. were Introduced by chairman! The troop now has 25 boys. Mattox. I To boost the treasury, hand bills were delivered, knives and Christmas trees were sold. Now the troop has camping equip ment and has had 220 boys night camping. Service projects Included planting trees at Camp Harriet Harding, at Louisville; assisting with VFW Poppy Sales, and have Just completed the Good Will Bag pick-up with other Cubs and Scouts of Platts mouth. "Scouts of this troop are grateful to residents of Platts mouth for the help they receiv ed their first year, and it Is their wish that they repay In a small part In good turns to the community," a spokesman said. Marion J. Thacker, 71, Union Native, Dies in Omaha Marlon J. Thacker, 71, O mr.ha, a former Union and P'attsmouth resident, died at an Omaha hospltp.l March 13. He had been In failing health the past three years. He was born at Union, son of John P. and Tobltha Thacker, and lived on a farm. During his residence In Platts mouth he was employed at the BRE. At Omaha he was an electrician until his retirement three years ago. H.s wife, Mrs. Laura Smith Thacker, survives as well as his sister, Mrs. Rose Thacker Young, both of Omaha. Funeral services will be Satur day at 9 a.m. at Crosby-Kunold Funeral Home, Omaha. Burial will be In East Union Cemetery, Union. (V t . .. I, ! i: :'.' 4-'..- ...' x - 1 41 16th St. Paving District Re-created The City Council Monday night passed Ordinance 1043, again creating a street improve ment district for 16th Street from 2nd Avenue to the south line of Rubin's Addition. A similar district had been created previously, a petition of objection had been circulated and objection proved sufficient. However, one of the objectors changed his mind and wanted his name removed from the petition. To avoid legal entanglement, the original ordinance was re pealed and procedure begun anew. 1 Alan McClanahan, 52, Dies Wednesday; Funeral Saturday City Council More Paving Create Distric s More Like It! By P. J. DINGMAN February was quite warm as the average high and low were 39.29 and 16.99 respectively. The warmest day was a sizz ling 56 9 on the 5th. The coldest day was a cool -2.8 on the 21st. Precipitation mounted to .36 of an Inch on 4.3 Inches of snow. Snowfall so far this season has totaled 34.8 Inches. It looks as If spring Is finally showlrg through the cloud cov er after quite a winter. Highs are forecast to be in the 50 s on Friday. Time Day (P.M.) Pres. Hi Lo Prec. Mo'n. . 7:15 39 43 33 .00 Tues. 5:30 34 39 31 .18 Wed. 6:30 33 38 31 .16 Ave. 6:25 35 40 32 Total .34 1M i FIRST BIRTHDAY Scouts, Scoutmasters and Committeemen I the fare Sunday when the Scouts and their parents and the of Troop 3M gathered around one of the cakes whic h were part of Scouters had a party to celebrate one year as a troop. Legionnaires To Observe Birthday American Legionnaires of Hu"h J. Kearns Post 58 here In Plattsmouth will Join their nearly three million comrades of more than 16,000 poss through out the nation and overseas In a gigantic birthday celebration, 15-17, Post Commander Merle D. Meisinger, announced today. Focal point of the gala anni versary observance In Platts mouth will be a birthday party on the nlrht of March 16 at the 40 & 8 Club. Commander Meisinger said all details for thn event are under the supervision of a special committee. Alan T. McClanahan, 52, died at 10:50 p.m. Wednesday at Vet erans Hospital, Omaha. He had been in failing health since 1961. He was born in Hickman, Neb., April 10, 1910, son of Rob ert and Margaret Warren Mc Clanahan. He was married to Ruth Janda Feb. 14, 1939, at the Holy Rosary Church, Plattsmouth. His wife survives as well as their son, Charles Alan;- his mother, Mrs. Jon Black, all of Plattsmouth; sister, Mrs. Vir ginia Kling, Chappaqua, N. Y.; brothers, George McClanahan, Chappaqua and Robert McClan ahan, Plattsmouth. He lived most of his life In Plattsmouth; was graduated from the Plattsmouth High School in 1929. He was in the service during World War II for three years and was in the South Pacific. He was employed with the Corps of Engineers for the past 20 years, was chief inspector of rivers and harbors. He held membership in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and the American Legion; was a member of the Holy Rosary Church. Funeral services will be Sat urday morning at 10 at Holy Rosary Church with The Rev. Fr. Walter Banach officiating. Rosary recitation is Friday at 8:30 p.m. at the Caldwell Chapel with visitin? hours from 4 to 6 and 7 to 9 Friday afternoon and evening at the Chapel. Burial wiil be in Oak Hill I Bated Cemetery, west of Plattsmouth. Caldwell Funeral Home Is in charge of arrangements. 22nd Street from Avenue B to Avenue E and Avenue C from 22nd to 23rd Streets. The City Attorney was in structed to prepare ordinances creating the districts. 'Flapjack Party' Popular Study Exercise Here ' The City Council Monday night created five more street improvement districts in what is looming as one of the bi.jgest paving programs the city will ever have had. The Council and Street Com missioner are working to amass as large a program as possible to seek most favorable bid prices when a letting is held. Three districts are ready to go. Two more are in the process of being ready, pending passage of deadlines for objection. The 10 district."! wonM include 39 blocks of Daving. Tuesday mornins. Winters: Created Mondav nicht were School's Second Grade "Cow districts for: boys" and "Cowgirls" prepared -S. 10th Street from Avenue I and served flapjacks to the C, two and one-half blocks south -'cnooi s first unuiers lann lo to connect with navine at the themselves) in an unusual rip- alley north of Main Street. j Plication of a study unit on -4th Street from 2nd to 3rd "The CaUIe Country." Avenues. Pupils of Mrs. Lucilc Ros?n- lst Avenue from 13th to crans who teaches those grades 18th Streets and 15th Street j were dressed Tuesday in wesl from 2nd Avenue to Main Street, i ern outfits and eagerly t o ;j I: 7th Street from 5th to 6th j part in the "indoors outing." Avenues. i The second graders throuph this annual event learn to read RADIO STOLEN directions and figure measiire- A $55 transistor radio was; merits. They prepared real flap t,.h i o jacks (although the Old West. yielded to the modern by use of a prepared mix) and ats thnn with appreciation. The real flapjacks were turn ed over carefully in the conven tional housewifely manner but imitations made of modeling clay were Lipped over in the typical cowboy's manner. Other activities enriehimr J .study of the Cattle Country unit. I for the pupils are rope .spinning, ; harmonica playim;, in hionin? of cowboy hats and reading nil j available books on cowboys, A Classified Ad In The Journal ! Mrs. Roser.crans said, cost as little as 50 cents ' ... locked truck parked at Four Corners of the Rock Bluff Road southeast of Plattsmouth. Warren Buescher of St. Jo seph, Mo., had narked the pick up truck there while he caught a ride to a rock quarry along Ihe river. A few hours later he returned to find a window broken and the Motorola radio gone. The Sheriff's Office invest! ' 'J- 1..'. j j, , :' l:v . ... $ : ' . ,Tv ' FLIPPIN' THE FLAPS Hilly Ilobhs turns a flapjack while classmates queue up for seconds during Tuesday's Cowboy Breakfast at Winter stetn School. Others shown are Karen Buck, Kenneth Woods and Steven Simons, right. (For photo of entire class which "went western," see Page One, Section B). if