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1323. STAIE HIST. SOCIETY XV. ISO? R :t. . ; iCCOLff, JUL 5 1S53 ' PUBHSHED SEMI-WEEKLY Monday-Thursday Td-oe Plattmdt!H jjoiurnm. Consolidated With th Nhawk Enterprise and Clmwood Leader-Echo Read Twice Weekly by More Than 3500 Cat County Families VOLUME 82 TWELVE PACES PLATTSMOUTH, CASS COUNTY, NEBRASKA THURSDAY, ULY 4, 1963 TEN CENTS PER COPY NUMBHR 67 99.2 Is 3 -Year High Here By P. J. DINGMAN It tildn't make it up to 100 Monday, ONLY 99.2 degrees. This was the warmest day here since 101 on July 4, 1960. Omaha and Columbus record ed 101. The outlook for the Fourth Is for clear skies and a high of about 9", another "unbearable" day. The chart: Time Day (Time) Pres. III. I.o. Prec. Mon. Tues. 0:45 6:20 92 86 99 92 68 72 .00 .00 Jane Fauquet Wins Home Economics Convention Prize A local home economics In structor came home with a top prize from the American Home Economics Association conven tion last week. Jane Fauquet, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fauquet, 805 Main St., was presented a port able sewing machine she won as registration prize at an exhibit sponsored by the National Cot ton Council at the convention. The meeting, held In Kansas City, Missouri, was attended by approximately 6,000 home econ omists including teachers and those In related fields. Miss Fauquet, 21, who has been sewing for herself since the fifth grade. Is employed by the Newman Orove City Schools where she will teach home eco nomics in Junior and senior high school next fall. She Is a grad uate of the University of Nebras ka with a degree in Home Eco nomics and Vocational Educa tion. St Paul's Picnic Set for Sunday' At the Church The annual 8unday 8chool and congregational picnic of St. Paul's United Church of Christ will be held In the church base ment Sunday. It will be a basket dinner at noon following the worship ser vice and will also be a farewell from the Congregation for the Rev. James Stroh of Omaha who Is serving the church as supply pastor. After dinner, the children will be taken to the Game Refuge picnic area for recreation and games. There will be no church the Sundays of July 14 and 21. The new minister, the Rev. Russell Mertz, Is expected in August. Henry Davis of Louisville again On Service Committee The Cass County Board of Commissioners Tuesday re-appointed Henry Davis of Louis ville to the County Veterans Service Committee, a five-member board. Terms run five years. FRENCH TOAST PREPARED Mn. Ethel Conyers Is hown here browning and turning French loast on one of the large fry table at Plattaroouth'i newest Industry plant, Food Pro duct Research Inc. The bread is dipped In egg batter, browned as shown, put on flat huge racks to cool, further cooled In the plant Ireexer, then prey V? L STREET IMPROVEMENT A WAITED Lincoln Ave nue, where storm sewer pipe Is lined up for Installa tion to precrde street work, Is among the more than 30 blocks of paving to be constructed this summer. James W. Ti!son, 76, Dies Tuesday; Funeral Friday James William Tllson, 76, died Tue&iUy myjcmg at a rest home. He was born June 22, 1886 at Seven-Mile Ford, Va., son Charles and Sarah Francis Dun gan Tllson. He was married March 12, 1919 at Marian, Va., to Mary Caroline Morris. She pro ceded him in death March 24, 1956. Surviving is a son, Douglas Tllson, Plattsmouth, and daugh ters, Mrs. Kathleen Morris, Plattsmouth, Mrs. Mona Jen nings, Albany, Oregon, seven grandsons, one granddaughter and eight great-grandchildren. Before moving to Plattsmouth in 1946 Mr. Tilson lived in Mur ray. Funeral services will be Fri day at 2 p.m. at Caldwell Fu neral Home with the Rev. J. W. Taenzler, pastor of the First Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Otterbeln Cemetery, west of Murray. Visiting hours at the funeral home are Thursday afternoon and evening 4 to 6 and 7 to 9. A Classified Ad in The Journal " " " ,1 ; , - a cost as little aj. 50 cenU. No organized golf event Is I i ' . 1 'J JUL V J . - ' '' 14 N " 'Safety' Topic for Rotary Talk Tuesday Safety on the Job, on the high way and during i.ollday recre ation were urged Tuesday noon by Walter Gleason, Rotarian who provides his c'9 program at the regular Rotary Club meet ing. Oleason, local manager for Western Power and Gas Co. told of the safety program In his own and allied Industries. With the holiday at hand, he also urged his fellow Rotarlans who will be driving over the 4th of July weekend to "think about your trip In advance and about how you're going to drive." He mentioned several examples of how not to drive for a safe holi day. "Take part In Governor Morri son's program and drive with your lights on," Gleason urged. Fireworks at CC July 4th Evening Fireworks at dusk after In dividual family picnics for those wanting them is on the schedule for Plattsmouth Country Club members, families and guests July 4th. The picnics might b"gln about 5 pm.. It Is suggested. No organized golf event Is scheduled that day. members, families and guests I . I July 4th. I ' ' - 1 " The picnics might b"gln about I . . if packaged and boxed to be freighted to Blue Star Foods to be frozen and packaged with sausage for frozen breakfasts. The plant here has also processed pancakes. The plant was opened last week. Shifts are 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 3 p.m. to mldnite. 1 The contractor, t'ornhusker Paving, Omaha, Is ex- on Lincoln Avenue will be first in the big program as peeled to begin work next week. Grading Is expected the contractor does the six-inch paving first, the five to be started on Cemetery Road and paving there and inch next. Photo by Tom Solomon. Local WWI Vets, Auxiliary Members At State Convention Over 400 members Nebraska Veterans of World War I and their wives attended the State Convention of their organiza tions at North Platte Saturday and Sunday, In addition to regular business they heard John Rricson, Na tional Legislative Director, dis cuss the problems 'of Veterans legislation at a banquet Satur day evening. Attending from the local Bar racks were Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Johnson, Commander and Pres ident of the local barracks and Auxiliary. Mr. and Mrs. R. T. Cuthrell and H. L. (Cap) Oayer of Papilllon. Johnson was elected Junior Vice Commander of the Nebras ka Department for the ensuing year. Call Your News And Social Items to 2141 ITEM FOR FROZEN BREAKFASTS Glen Hutchison Is shown at work at Plattsmouths newest industry, Food Products Research Inc. He is packaging the cooled French toast made at the plant to be sent to a frozen food plant. The toast will be packaged with sausage for frozen breakfasts. or ii. American Legion Auxiliary Has Election of Officers The American Legion Auxiliary to Hugh J. Kearns Post 56 held lseir regular meeting In the Legion Club rooms. Mrs. Hus- sell Schalk presiding. Members of the Junior Auxiliary were guests. Letters of thanks were read from the Llorarian. thanking the members for the books do nated i:i honor of the Gold SUr members, also from Marie Rich ards for remembering her while she was ill. A thank vou note from the District President for the gift and courtesies extend ed on her visit to the unit. Mrs. Joseph Zastera Child Welfare Chairman, gave her final report for the year. Mrs. Fred Newman reported on the volunteer workers at the hospital. Five members are tn go Monday. Mrs. Donald Warga reported the Juniors held a picnic at the park for their June meeting. Mrs. Clarence Akeson Re- habilitation Chairman gave her report for the year. The president thanked all who brought plastic bottles, ties and cards that were .sent to the Bea trice State Home. A list of articles needed at the school for retarded children was read and the president asked anyone havinx any of these to call her, small pieces wood, towels, wash cloths, di.sh pans, pots, pans, dishes, paint, brushes, electric stove, refriger ator. The President thanked who helped with the crosses for the cemetery also those taking part in Memorial Services. A total of $248 was realized from the cancer fund drive, other funds have been return ed to the bank. A program by the Celenea.se Co. will be presented in the fall. Mildred Hall Chairman of the nominating committee present ed the committees report, oth ers on the committee were Mrs. Raymond Larson and Mrs. Oliv er Schiber. The following officers were elected: president, Mrs. Russsll Schalk; 1st vice president, Mrs. Mildred Hall; 2nd vice presi dent, Mrs. A. C. McLean; Secre tary, Mrs. Carl Zimmerman; treasurer, Mrs. S.-iphia Wolever; chaplain, Mrs. Helen Woolcott; historian, Mrs. Chas. Ault; Sgt-at-arnis. Mrs. Dorothy Mei singcr; colorbearer, Mrs. Al Johnson; executive cir.mitre, Mr?. Luc'.'le Gaires, Mrs. Oliver Schiber. Mrs. ,Tol,n Schutz. Mrs. EJaar Olaz? Past Presi dent was escorted to the presi dents sia'i'Ui and lnrtalled th") officers. A rast presidents pen wns presented to Mrs. Schalk by Mrs. Olaze, Mrs. Schalk ore sented a gift to the t-stalllmr officer and her officers and crn'mittee chairman for the piMt year. The Junior members present ed the prograi. Ie:iee O'mout ka presented a p'arn sol.) "Up n a swine ny vaixeue. Co-nie Riehirris pr,srn,"'l a dance to "Ain't She Sweet. "' Judith Oh loutkn presented a piano sclo "The SViry by th" Mouse" by Frank Lynes. T unrh was served by the com mittee, Mrs. Phillio I.eoert, M:s DeForert Perry, M". Chas. Jan acck, Mrs. Tom Walling. M-s Carl Zimmerman, Miss M a r j Holy. Let Freodom Ring! NOTICE ALL CHURCHES. . . "We ask and unje that everv church with a bell join In th Let Freedom Ring' program b ringing their church bell from 12 noon until 12:04 on July 4th," J. Willard Scott, President of Plattsmouth Ministerial Associa tion, said today. Drownings Reach 5 with Teen-Aged Girls' Deaths Cass County's deaths by drowning mounted to five foi :he year (all last weekend) with the discovery Monday afternoo:. of the bodies of two Omaha girls, 14 and 15, in a lake at Holman's Beach north of here near the Platte River. They were Linda Va.ilanlng h.am, 15, and Phyllis Russell, 14, believed to have drowned some time Sunday evening. The girl were last reported seen about 5:30 by an Omaha man who said they were at the Pastor Wehrmann, Scribner, Honored For Long Service Members of St. Peter's Luth eran Church of Scribner, Nebr., honored their Pastor, Otto Wehr mann cn June 30, with a special service for 25 years in their church. District President Frederick Ncidner of West Point was the speaker at the service. The chil dren's choir .sang and also the Ser.ior Choir sang the benedic tion at the close of the service. A dinner was served at the Auditorium in the new Scribner Public school at noon. A Roving German Band of several members of the young' people of the congregutipn pro- vided old time German folk scnR.s, much to the amusement of the assembly during the noon hour. Later In the pfiernoon a pro gram was given "This is your Life Pastor Wehrmann" which was open, to the public and was more or less humorous. Many letters of congratula tions were received, among them a letter from Pastor J. F. Boerger in the name of Trinity Lutheran Church of Murdock, the home church of Pastor Wehrmann. Mrs. Marilyn Mathis of Lin coln, niece of Pastor Wehrmann tcld about his childhood days that recalled memories of his youth down on the farm near Murdock. Slides were shown of some of his college days, and many inci dents humorous and of interest in the history of St. Peter's were related of his 25 years in their midst. Special recognition was also given to Mrs. Wehrmann for her faithful work in the church, sec retary for Pastor Wehrmann, as sistant organist and many oth ers. At the close of the program a cash gift was presented to the honored couple for their faith ful work in the church. Pastor Wehrmann was born and raised on the farm near Murdock going to Trinity Paro chial School, later attending Murdock Public School, before entering college. He was or dained in the ministry at Hax tun, Colorado where he also served the Holyoke Colorado mission for about 5 years. He then was called to Madison, Nebr., where he served until 193H when he came to Scribner. Munch Feed Service Started At Murdock MURDOCH A new mobile feed milling service has been started in Cass County by Mr and Mrs. Gee Munch of Mur-d.-ck, formerly of Lir.c iln. It is known as Munch Feed Service and features a Seco mo bile feed milling unit to "brine the feed mill to the farm anc enmi .ate the chore of hauling grain and fodder to a mill lo: processing aid then back ta the farm," Munch said. Mr. and Mrs. Munch h a v taken training at Seco Com pany's schocl in phases of mo bile milling and feed nutrition. Munch Feed Service will b( aee.it for Cooper Feeds of limit b.ddt. Wm. Distell Dies At Hobarr, Ind. Word has been received here of the death of Wm. Distell Sr. foimcr superintendent at thf Mrex Shops, of a heart attack June 17 at his home at 6!)C Cleveland, Hobart, Ind. Mr. and Mrs. Distell were p'anning on visiting with M''s Charles Wolever and family thi? week at their home In Montrose Colo. They were old friends ol the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe Llber shal, parenti of Mrs. Charles Wolever. lake nearest the highway south o.' Holman's Tavern. When they were reported missing Monday morning, Sher iff Fred Tesch and County Sur veyor Bill Coakley used the county's equipment to drag the lake with hooks but without re sult. Monday afternoon, the bodies were seen floating near the sur face of an adjacent lake. The girls were not reported missing earlier, it was reported, because their families thought they may have left jn a trip to Texas with a friend. They had been taken to the beach by Willie Va.nlaningham, Linda's brother, about 5 it) p.m. Sunday. He left soon to retjrl to Omaha for a sister and friend and didn't return until about 7:30, the Sheriff was told. The gills could not be found then. Their deaths were preceded by drownings of three other O mahans Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, Lyle Paulsen, 20, drowned at nearby Merritt's Beach. Sunday about 4 a.m., Mrs. June Moe, 43, and Carl H. Spour, 52, drowned at Holman's Beach where they entered after hours. The Sheriff said a cable barring the entrance had b"en taken down. The bodies of the Omaha girls were taken to Caldwell Funeral Home here for local arrange ments. Funeral services in Om aha were today for Miss Vanlan ingham, will be Friday for Miss Russell. 4-H Club Week Trip Report By JOYCE FOKNOFF The theme for the 1963, 4-H Club Week was "Citizenship in j Action." More than three hun I dred boys and girls were stay ing at the College of Agriculture campus Tuesday, June 11, through Friday evening, June 14. Registration began Tuesday morning with boys and girls coming from all over the state. Each delegate had a choice of attending three of 13 work shops, such as those dealing . with music, toastmasters train ing, construction of exhibits, .space-age living, driving eti quette and civil defense. We had the opportunity to lis ten to Melvin J. Thompson talk about the advantages of the Peace Corps. We also listened to lectures about the various fields open to a young college graduate. To add a little life to the first day. there was a hobo party. The boys and girls were to dress like hobos. The second day of Club Week, we visited the Museum, Nebras ka Historical Society and the new Sheldon Art Gallery. The annual banquet was held Wednesday eveiiinfl, sponso-ed by the Lincoln Junior Chamber of Commerce. Thursday the 4-H'ers viiited the State Capitol, and each 4-H'er had the opportunity to attend one depart-'c it of his choice. Lieut. Gov. Dwight Bur- , ney, an honorary 4-II member, talked to us. Thursday evening a dance was given and the .music was fura .slied by Du.ine Krhu.tz. . Friday we boarded a train to Omaha so the 4-H'ers cauld vi lit x busi less place of their choice. Friday evening we weie guest it a dinner given by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce, Live stock Exchange and Union S.oek Yards Company. All in all this trip was very rewarding to my.selt and to all that went. Joyce Fornoff p, ,j n hi ,1 .1.,, ii,.. ,, 0