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Lincoln Journal Star from Lincoln, Nebraska • 8

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1- 'V Conrad iniiiimiiiiiiiHiiiliiiinuiuiuu 'Tell TliemWliatWi Means'-1 Monday, JuW 4.. I960 rP.M. tirtrolii Evfnlnf Journal nl N'elralt Slaty Jogrnal Pretty State Demo 1 Kevi loter Nygaard, Miss Auburn, was the 5th finalist. Kay Swoboda, Norfolk's entry, was chosen Miss Congeniality in a vote of the contestants and received a $100 scholarship.1 The pageant annually is sponsored by the Nebraska Junior -Chamber of cipient of a $350 scholarship was Shirley Donelan, 19, Miss Ogallala. Deanna Manning, 20, Miss Fremont, was chosen second runnerup and was awarded a $250 scholarship.

The 5 finalists included two girls from Shelton. Janie Henri Peck, a neighbor of Miss Jaeke, represented Kearney in the pageant. Linda Lee Columbus (UPI) An 18-year-old who would do' her best to convince Nikita Khrushchev that the American people sincerely want peace, was crowned Miss Nebraska of 1961 here. She is Cheryl Ann Jaeke, daughter of Mrs. A.

A. Jaeke, Shelton. Miss Jaeke represented Grand Island. For Hastings Convention Omaha Wi The Executive Committee of the Democratic State Central Committee met in Omaha Sunday and made plans for the state convention in Hastings Aug. 6.

State Chairman Russell V. Hanson of Newcastle presided. The committee named Gubernatorial assistant Robert Conrad as temporary con- Ji For Slate Vehicle Dept. Is Money Maker Two new activities under- taken by the Nebraska De-j partment of Motor Vehicles have turned, out to be mon-j ey makers. Alvin N.

Scissors, state tor vehicles director; -says; together they hroughJ-Ma; about $750,000 during the1, first 6 months of 1960. One is the truck registTa-: tion wHichj involves several other Nebraska now collects rqojy. ey from trucks domiciled in other states on. the the number of miles traveled; in Conversely Nebraska; trucks pay other states in I the compact according vto mileage. This plan netted $722,176, money the state never saw under the.

old system, which allowed trucks of other states to use Nebraska highways in I III 'n (. T- i 7 More than 1,800 persons witnessed the climax to the annual two-day affair which came shortly after 11 p.m. as Joan Sipes of Columbus, Miss. Nebraska of 1950, relinquished her crown to Miss Jaeke. The final decision of the judges had come after 5 final- ill 1 i ventiori chairman and keynote sDeaker.

Gerald Whelan of Hastings was named conven tion 'Secretary. Kt Colonel Frankforter his office since 1919. 4" WHS: i ists were asked two questions for Impromptu replay. Miss-Jaeke, as well as two others, picked Khrushchev as the one person in the world she would most like to interview. The new Miss Nebraska, who stands only 5 feet 3V2 inches and weighs 110 pounds, sang and charmed her way to the title in a record entry of 19 girls.

Her charm included vital statistics 34-23-33. She sang the soprano solo," "II Est Doux, II Est Bon" by Massenet, as her selection in the talent competition. Mfss Jaeke plans to enroll at the University, of Nebraska as a sophomore psychology major this fall after her trip to the Miss America pageant in Atlantic City, N.J. She attended Cottey Junior College at Nevada, this year; A $1,000 scholarship went wyth the Miss America title. First runnerup and the re the exchange for Nebraska, trucks using their highways.

Actually, the books show Nebraska, received $1,644,396, but 499,502 of it was paid by Nebraska truckers. Nebraska truckers also paid $422,718 to other States, amount That Flag, Just Red, White, Blue Cloth 'But It Means Quite a Lot' was deducted from the first. figure to find the net. Mrs. George Abdauch of Omaha was named special assistant to the convention chairman.

Other committee chairmen are: Ralph Queen of Lincoln; permanent organization, Joseph T. Vo-tava of Omaha; rules and order of business, Fred Deulsch ot Norfolk; platform and resolutions, William H. Meier of Mlnden; arrangements, M. W. Mc-Bridne of Hastmes; nominations.

Pat Heaton. Sr. of Sidney; presidential electors, Essie Davis of Hyannis; and ser-df-ant al arms, Heasty Reesman of Falls City, First District; Lloyd Wallen of Una-dilla, Sewuid Districts Jtftm Fey of Exe' mont, Third Disirlcl. L. D.

Putnam of O'Neill, Fourth District, and Frank Golden of Lincoln, at large. Chairmen of the Congressional district caucuses, at "I don't say there's no room for improvement and I hope someday though probably not in mine those who want one world may find it," he says. A thoughtful man, Profr Frankforter calls up an image of one of Plato's Cheryl and her Marine escort. His slate grey eyes and firm-set jaw By Gordon Young "As many times as I've stood at attention when the Colors are lowered, chills still jun down my spine. I can't help it." That from a man who claims he go" for "old political clinches" or "rank -emotionalism for its popular Yes, because old as the" "chills down my spine" comment may be, Col.

C. J. Frankforter of 2025 Ryons, convinces you that he sincerly means it. A veteran 4th of July orator, Prof. Franl.fertcr compares patriotism with religious.

conviction or love of one's family. A Veneration "Patriotism to me is a veneration, a Many -Churches Designed By Late Fritz Craig which membership of the committees will be designated after the convention called to order; are: Clifford Anderson of Lincoln. First District; James Green of Omaha. Second District; Fred Peutsch of Norfolk, Third District; Pat Heaton Sr. of District.

The Executive Committee -Big Look' Planned For JC's The plan, set up by the 1959 legislature, "is doing; exactly what the legislature; intended it to do in bringing the- state its --proper- share" of fees, Scissors said. More than 44.000 trucks have so far been registered: under the plan. The second program in- volves the Safe Driver pre-; mium plan of Nebraska in- surance companies. Uncfer I the plan, the better therdriv- er's record the lower his premium. This requires- a check! of his record, and, insurance companies pay the.

state 35 cents1 per license for the service. Scissors said $31,090 has been collected during the i first 6 months, but noted that he had to hire 4 additional! persons to handle it. The cost is "far below" the national average, he said. ical United and the University of Nebraska Epis copal Chapel. voted to ask the party mem certain respect, a deep-seated appreciation Self-Made' bership for platform he Fritz Craig, 73, Lincoln architect who died Saturday, was the designer of over 70 churches nqw standing in Nebraska, Kansas," Wyoming and Iowa.

Some of these in Lincoln setfTOade ar-Tmcndations'. It's line a man's loyalty to his family- Mr. Craig, suggest an intelligent conviction of purpose Thick, white hair tops his handsomely mature face as naturally as an Ionic capital rests on a column. Meaning Lost? Prof Frankforter was a-full colonel in the Army reserve corps following service in World War I. He received a Legion of Merit medal for security intelligence work in World War II.

good time," today's youngsters are seldom told the meaning of the 4th of July. His father was a Union veteran, and his mother's first cousin was Gen. Stonewall Jaejk son. "Patriotism seems effeminate nowadays," commented Prof. Frankforter.

"It's passe, and this I can't understand. "Yet when the chips are down, I know, men are willing to fight for what they believe is right. It's like our flag. Just red, white and blue cloth in a certain pattern. it means a lot, quite a lot." Senior Chamber Will Judge Some 65 members of the Lincoln' Chamber of 6 m- Attending the session were Hanson; Bernard Boyle of Omaha, national committee- chitect of more than 40 years of service," also designed the $200,000 addition which.was MaernynenHoly-Trinrt Lr Pospishil of Schuyler: Mrs.

Lillian Kozi- Episcopal -Church burned at are" Blessed Sacrament," St7 Teresa, Trinity Lutheran, Redeemer Lutheran, Calvary he lovts and provides for his family and assumes a full responsibility for A.Unjversity of Nebraska chemistry professor eireritus, Frankforter, 75r is a veteran of both world wars. Prof. Frankforter re-organized the University's Army Reserve Officers Training Corps as its professor of military science and tactics before being mustered out of World War I service. He is quick to disassociate himself with unreasoning, militaristic fanaticism. Lutheran, Christ Methodist, merce will pass judgment on the activities of the Junior Chamber in a giant survey scheduled next Friday.

St. James Methodist, Second sek of David City; William H. Meier of Minden; George Abdouch of Omaha; Mrs. Blanche Robinson of Ashland, Francis Finigan'of Lincoln, and Conrad. Presbyterian, United Presby terian, Southminster Evangel- direct mail survey plan its downtown location several years ago He was the original architect, for Pershing Municipal Auditorium before an architectural team was set up.

National Guard armories, hospitals, elementary and secondary including Pius in Lincoln, also were among structures he signed. Lincolnite's YouthV 16, Marble Shatters Sunday Services Funeral Set Funeral for Mrs. Mary Self Traffic Graslies Take Lives of 3 Nebraskans c5 PjljOryiing Notices Filed Notices of intent to drill oil wells in Nebraska filed for the week of June 27, 1960, with the Nebraska Oil and Gas C0nse vation The wells, drillers, names of wells and locations include: Tom Pslmer, Inc. JM Sut "fi ESS c.fr,"0""' on Co. i MooM KW.

Wildcat. e4Niow. lite SuDerinr mi Elizabeth Mattson, 85, of 3120 is tabbed "The Big Look." yern Wilier, director of the Jaycees public relations department, announced scheme Sunday. The 465 persons to be purveyed were "scientifically selected from the total chamber mailing list," Wilier said. "Purpose of the survey is to gain an accurate picture of what the business and pro Rites Pending Was -Inmate at Training School I Traffic Fatalities 1960 1959 Nebraska 115 149 Lancaster Co.

7 7 Lincoln 2 0 Kearney A boy with a So. 27th, who- died Sunday, will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha. Mrs. Mattson was the widow of the late Charles O.

Matt-son. Survivors include a son, attorney C. Russell Mattson. history of mental difficulties Funeral is pending. JS son, Fritz, II, was killed earlier in an Air National Guard lane crash.

His twin son and daughter, Wesley, of Oakland, and Mrs. Mary Echols of Las' Vegas, Nevnow are in Lincoln. and escapes hanged himself A marble interrupted church services at the Bethel Southern Baptist Church, 14th and Sunday. The marble, apparently launched by a sling shot, crashed through a colored glass window and fell on a woman's shoulder, according to police. at the Boy's Training School late Sunday afternoon.

ruV I' SL, 1892 fessional men of- theLincoln Wesley F. 7 Superintendent 'William Et- Hinmsn. community think of the Jay Three Nebraskans are dead as. the result of traffic crashes. George 'W.

Morgaridge, 55, of 7129. Webster, Lincoln. Harry Hrt Field. tinger said that Wesley nr- he condition at the hospital. They are Elmer- Chapman, Jerry Whipple and Hollis Crow, all of Niobrara.

Collision With Car The Kemper boy was killed Sunday when the motorcycle he was driving collided with a car: on Highway 34 about 6 miles east of Glenwood, la. Authorities said Kemper had pulled out to pass a car and collided headon with an auto coming from the opposite direction, at the crest of a hill. The car was driven by Paul cees and their work, pointed 4 Statements nie, 16, originally of Gordon, apparently took his own life with a makeshift rope made Aleutian Quake Mobile, Ala. VPI A "destructive earthquake" in the outer Aleutian Islands The questionnaire contains 4 statements: Kennedy Plans Paper Washington (CDN) As more proof of his affluence, Sen. John Kennedy (D-Mass) is planning to put out a daily, 4-page tabloid newspaper for all delegates to the Democratic national convention.

71, a about 48, of Niobrara, Jackie G. Kemper, 17, of Omaha. one of the primary ob was recorded at seismograph stations at Spring Hill here, Weston (Mass.) College and the University of California at Berkeley. jectives of the Junior Chamber of ComiTterce movement is to 1 leadership Death Stand Is Reversed Lincoln Pastor Changes Mind A Lincoln pastor who vot The death of Mr. Mor among young men through aiiiiititiiiitiiiiiiit the community improvement 57W, Wildcat.

Banner. Jl RMhmeier, 3tl Bortner, KFN'B-28. 5N 30W Wildcat, rrontiei-: ENE Willow 1 Ackmn. Field, Red -Sifinfk Operatin It Exnior.tin. of- a sock and a torn pillowcase.

The (youth's body was discovered by a counselor bringing him dinner shortly after 5 p.m. Unsuccessful efforts were made to revive him. Wesley had been at Kearney since June 7. Saturday the youth had escaped briefly from the institution and had been picked up in a cornfield, said. He had also attempted an escape earlier in the month.

When questioned, Wesley had told officials die. other projects. How well do you be and Blue Hawaii I garidge is counted as a T.l I Carroll of Peoria, HI. His wife, Gladys; and another Peoria couple in the car, Mr. and Mrs; Edward Hi'enchman, suffered lacerations and bruises and were hospitalized in Glenwood.

ful-jl ed for capital punishment lieve we are currently filling thie'niirnncp' wNeorasKa la- Morgaridge tality the i Jonnson SESE m. iv long 4th "of July week end. He was killed Saturday in a two-car collision 9 miles Schively Field, Banner. Co-- Inc. 1 rerlini.

Wlldcal, Red v. on.tvv ZH. 21 Willow. north of" Lincoln. Funeral rISn Tnj'tee, ti Ashley services will be at 2 p.m I Wednesday.

boys were making fun of inc. -i Ck.i NWNW 19 Banner him. He was living in an individual room at the Training School temporarily until a permanent assignment could be made. Though first committed to Kearney in 1955, Wesley had spent most of his time since in mental institutions first the Psychiatric Unit in Omaha, then the Lincoln State Hospital aftcT finally the Hastings State Hospital until he escaped- June- 5, assistant Training School Superintendent Fred Thomas said. when the issue came up at his -denomination's state conference on June 24 says he would vote against it today.

Rev. Marvin V. Herrick of Southminster-E vangelical United Brethren church, said a number of parishioners had asked him to speak on the subject after noting the state Evangelical United Brethren coherence had voted 79-26 against a resolution calling for abolition of the death penalty in Nebraska. the pastor told his congregation Sunday that his study of the subject since he voted with the majority at the conference had changed his, mind. He outlined arguments fof and against the death penalty and said he is now convinced that it is not a deterrent to crime; The sermon was titled.

"Capital Punishment rs It Christian?" Recent state conferences of the Disciples of Christ, Methodist -and Presbyterian churches adopted- resolutions calling for the abolition of capital punishment. 1 Services Set In Fremont Burial Tuesday For Mose Krasne, Fremont (V-MoseKrasne, 67, prominent "Fremont business man and active, in-civic affairs, died at the Dodge County Community Hosfital Sunday. He entered the hospital Saturday night. A native of Fremont, Krasne served in France and Germany with the Army -during World War 1. With a brother he.had operated a women's ready-to-wear store in Fremont since 1924.

He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of several XT'? i petroleum Inc iTB.w.' Wildcat. KtataB. 1SN' W' Co. Inc ft Texaco Inc. Troei strap Livestock CC NWNE 10.

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WUdcat. British-Atnerican OU Producinr Tn M. W. Volenune. C.shen.

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Inc. 1 Tretnain a NESE a UN. 55W. mim' The youth had also escaped from the Lincoln Hospital in another basic purpose of the organization is to perform civic services for the betterment of the community and the advancement -of -its welfare. How would you score us during the past year or so on that point? looking back over youf years of observation of the junior Chamber movement in.

Lincoln, what would you say the trend in its general value to the community has been? which of the following areas of community service would you recommend we continue, and which should be discontinued: youth fare, civic improvement, Christmas activities, governmental affairs safety, publicity, agricultural, aviation, public affairs, sports and "recreation. First Step Wilier said "the survey Js the first step in a Jaycee program to build "a vital, new plan of action" for the coming year. "We have to know what our present image is in LinV coin in order to set a proper starting point for any public relations program," he noted. The survey follows orders from new Jaycee President Davis for' a stepped-up program of service to the community. "The young men of Lincoln are ready and eager to pevf orxn more and better services for our Dayis laid.

'We want the most intelli-erjtplan possible before we senJ-thera into The Rev. H. G. Kanuo will conduct the services in Roper Sons chapel at 6037 Have-lock Ave. Mr.

Morgaridge will be buried in Fairview Cemetery. He was- born in Kansas and lived in Lincoln since 1924. He was killed instantly when his car was in collision with-a vehicle driven by Donald L. Sader, 24, of 901M D. Sader and a passenger in his Virgil Splairr, 41, of 2620 were listed in good condition late Sunday at St.

Elizabeth Hospital. Mr. Morgaridge's survivors are his: wife, Clara; two daughters at home, Shirley and Joyce; ,5 sons, Billy and Bobby, twins at home, Dar-rell of Azusa, James of La Duente, and Bichardlof Lincoln; 4 sisters in California, Mrs. Lena Prieskorn of Pasadena, Margaret of Monrovia, Mrs. Vera Bloom of Duarte, and Mrs.

Maxine Lund of Los Angeles; a brother, Cecil of Azusa; and' 4 grandchildren. Car Hit Bridge Mr. Walker died, in Yankton, S.D., following injury in an' auto crash June 26 on Nebr. 12. near Niobrara He was a passenger in a car reported driven by Donald Chapman of Niobrara.

The "car hit a bridge. Chapman and 3 others in 1959, and had Teen re-committed 'to Kearney, but was transferred to Hastings after a few weeks. Thomas explained that the Training-school hadstarted making preparations to ask for another transfer to a state hospital after his escape Saturday. were hoping to obtain long-term treatment Iissins; Money organizations, among them the. American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at. the Jewish Funeral Home in Omaha, with burial at Golden Hill Cemetery in Omaha. Survivors include his widow; a -daughter, Mrs. Alan Katskee of Los Angeles; a son, Byron, news director of KOLN-TV in and 4 grandchildren: hfor the boy," Thomas said.

at Home The investigation of the June 4 theft of about $3,000 in cash and jewelry from the Mathias Wendelin residence at 3421 28th, has ended' police said. Wendelin told police the missing money and jewelry were found after making another complete searrh-nf tw i 'V Two Fires Cause Minor Damage A' broken fan belt and a frayed insulation cord were responsible for two minor fires in Lincoln. Firemen said a washer motor at a self-service laundry, 1317 No. 17th, caused minor electrical damage and Issued some smoke when a fan belt broke. A soda fountain at the Com-husker Hotel received "slight damage frpm the cordfire; firemen said, Oil Pact Signed Rdme (CDN) The Tunisian government, has signed an oil agreement E.N.I., the Italian state hydro-carbons concern whose chairman, is Enrico, Mattel The agreement covers the construction of a refinery, exploration rights in the Sahara and the distribution in Tunisia of petroleum products.

home. Giinese Drought Tokyo Iff) Red China is struggling against an acute drought in northern Peipihg' Radio "said "there has been very little rain in many" parts of north China since last winter." FOURTH OF JULY The Fourth of July-was the birth-, day of the United States and the occasion to raise the new 50-star American flag symbolizing the entry into the-Union of the 50th state, -Hawaii. Fred Hiu (left), and University of Nebraska students' irom Honolulu, Hawaii stand beneath the new flag flying' high oa the campus, Police said the missing items which we-e turned up included a gold plated jewek ry case, 3 diamond rings two earrings, a hracelet the car are reported in fat .1.

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