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COUNCIL BLUFFS (IOWA) NONPAREIL--DECEMBER 19, 1945. FACf THttt Double Birthday Jor Ex-Residefits There will be a double birthday anniversary celebration Thursday transplanted from Council Bluffs to Omaha where Mrs. J. K. Cooper, widow of the late District Judge Cooper, will be 86, and S.

J. iPur- retired county superintendent, will te 83, at Booth Memorial hospital, 3704 North Twenty- fourth street. Special feature of the joint celebration is that Mr. Purycar received his first teacher's certificate from the late Judge Cooper who was then county superintendent, and the families have been friends for years. Mrs.

Cooper entered the convalescent hospital last March and Mr. and Mrs. Puryear last May. For the party celebration, Mrs Cooper's niece, Mrs. Glenn D.

Whitcomb of Omaha, will take a birthday cake, large enough for all the nurses at the hospital, and the two celebrants will serve cake and open greeting cards together. One of cards awaiting the event is Honolulu, Hawaii. Both Mrs. Cooper and the Pur- years' read The Nonpareil daily, Mri. Cooper, without the aid of glasses every day works the crossword puzzle published with the news.

Pipei Green to Resume Practice Here Capt. R. E. Green arrived home recently after being discharged from the armed forces at Jefferson barracks, Ho. Formerly with the Council Bluffs clinic, Dr.

Green practiced dentistry here for 18 years prior to joining the army dental corps two and a half years ago. He served in the Aleutians 15 months. Dr. Green, who expects to resume his practice near the first of the year, resides with his family at 423 Damon street. STUMPED ON A 6IFT FOR MOTHER I ABSOLUTELY PREVENT TARNISH Here's a gift she'll welcome delightedly! These remarkable contain a magic compound which keepi silverware bright for ZOiJ! larjt prfftct 700 laltet titileblt wcral Linen D.pf Strut Heor GIRL PRINCIPAL IN CHARGE Students took over classes at Thomas Jefferson high school Wednesday at its annual self-reliant day, here Norman (left), confers with' Dona Hattam, T.

J. Students in Charge of School Donna Hattam Is Principal This Year Donna Hattam, 2206 Avenue acting as principal of Thomas Jeffeerson high school here Wednesday as students took over morning classes from other instructors in its annual self-reliant day program. Miss Hattam, a senior student and president of the forum, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin J.

Hattam. Nonna Dollen, a senior, was student registrar; June Shuffler, senior, attendance clerk, and Lillian Buck, nine-two student, was office clerk. Students who handled classes as replacements for regular instructors are: Rich, Eileen Gotsdiner, Patricia Keebler, Doris Lehmer, Ovela Treon, Doris Henderson, 3ob eanavan, Jack Watkins, Clinkenbeard, Herald Charles O'Brien, Floyd Draper, Charlene Cooney, Joan Thornton, Rau, Ruth Currie, Barbara Jean Laber, Alma Hamann, Mike Paulson, Clifford Danneel, Don Ryan, Esther Beckner, Robert Lee. Winifred Field, Mary Lou Hammons, Mary Ann Durick, Doris Henderson, Mary, Ann Raes, Mildred Jenkins, Artis" Rowley, Jean Adamson, Janis Milne, Ruth Williams, Jack Butler, Barbara Mogensen, Barbara Moscr, Lorraine Nelson, Bob Newberg, Noran Davis, Jackie Dettman, Jeanine Frye. Bob Webster, Barbara McMani- mie, Marilyn Clementsen, Janis Hoffems, Phyllis Wolkensdorfer, Eleanor Johnson, Ruth Currie, Jo Ann Peterson, Gladys James, Sarah Jane Hooker, Ted Kyster, Don Cogley, LaRee Phelps, Marilyn Shaver, John Rau, Joe Elonich, Virginia Chnstensen, Jackie Kern Anita Ellis, Bob Gregory, Obtiva Pickering, Phyllis Haynes, Wilbur Collins, Gerald Feblowitz, Nancy Luther, Bert Hotckhiss, Beverly Buckridge, Yvonne Sealock, Glennora Bates, Mary Ann Raes, Wayne Ward, Lawrence Gilson, Jerry Murray, Bonnie Collins, Margaret Betts.

Bob Kaufman, Roger Witke, Jerry Snyder, Edith Beckner, Jim who served as school principal. Hoover, Harry Schultz, Ramona Esther Beckner, Edith Beckner, Dorothy Walsh, Virginia Gordon Foutch, Bob Wenton, Mark Cook, Clark Bill Clinkenbeard, Keith Meyer, Gerelad Feblowitz, Phillip Bige- ow, Ernest McCallum. DR. 0. H.

GREENBERG ETJ3S EXAMINED oLASSES FITTED 332 West Broadway Phone S169 Assault Verdict of Klatt Jurors Returns lute Court After Fiftctff Hours FORT DODGE, '(JPl--Cari Klatt, former disciplinary officer at the Eldora state training school for boys, who was charged with second degree murder, was convicted early Wednesday of assault and battery. The jury, which hai deliberated 15 hours and 35 minutes, returned its verdict at 2:57 a. m. The sentence is up to 30 days in the county jail, or up to JlOO.fine. Klatt was charged with causing the death last Aug.

29 of Ronald Miller, 17-year-old inmate from Des Moines. The state charged that Miller died of a "terrific" beating and forced exhausting disciplinary labor the following day. The defense alleged that the youth had plotted an escape; violated a rule against smoking in his dormitory and planned to burn down the dormitory jf the escape plot failed. The jury notified Bailiff Ben Pang at 2:32 a. m.

that it had reached a verdict. Judge Paul H. McCoid was awakened and other principals in the case hurried to the courtroom. Klatt appeared nervous. His face was flushed, but there was no indication 'of his reaction.

He and his two attorneys all declined to make a statement. This was one of the few times in Iowa history that a verdict In a criminal case was returned by a 11-member jury. The jury originally was composed women and five men, ENGINEER AIDE 2701 South Eighth street, automobile of W. S. Sayers, i alcohol boiled over; garage' of 'Bhorwald West Broadway, in'Incinerator set fire to joist and box; home of W.

Wort man, 1812 Tftb avenue, chimney burning out. Delbert L. Odem, former instrument man in the office of- the county engineer, and recently dls charged from the navy, was'named assistant county engineer this week bjf the board of supervisors. Odem report Jan. 1, 1946.

of but seven Mrs. ire Chief Jfarns of Fire Danger- Fire Chief Waldo Merrill Tuesday afternoon issued seven safety rules for the holiday season to avoid fire tragedy. They are: Set Christmas tree away from heating and lighting fixures, anchor securely with tree butt in pan of water, use non-burning irnaments and decorations, treated them fire resistant, avoid use of lighted candles, using ap- iroved sets of miniature lights; of tissue' paper, "and vrappingSffrom gifts immediately as paper accumulations are dan- smokers should be care- ul and stay across the room from the tree, special decorations, cos-, and gift papers; avoid giving dangerous toys such as those equiring alcohol, kerpsene or gaso- me for motive power to young adults should supervise unning of electric toys if children) are young; keep a pail of water handy for emergencies, but 'call fire department without delay if you can't extinguish a small fire mmediately. The fire "chief urged that every jrecautiqh be "taken at gatherings, public and private, to insure safety for all concerred. Decoration materials can be" made partially fire resistive by spraying them with a solution contining nine ounces of borax and four ounces of Doric acid to one gallon of water.

Fabric to be treated should be well saturated with the solution, drained and hung up to dry. P.p«r Need Specialists for Overseas -Work Immediate need of civil engineers, architectural, engineers, landscape gardeners, nurserymen, embalmers and assistants, cemetery superintendents, and lawyers for overseas duty in all theaters operations has been announced by the war department. The first unit of such employes is scheduled to leave the United States before the end of December, Applicants must be from 21 to 50 years of age ana must be prepared to serve a minimum of one year Transportation to and from the job will be paid for by the govern-, ment and personnel will be housed in officers quarters and fed at officers mess, or their equivalent if not in excess of. S37.50 monthly for each individual. Salaries range from $2,166 to annualy plus 25 per cent additional wage for overseas duty and' with time and a half for overtime.

Applications should be addressed directly tq the Qiiartermaiter Gen- oral, Personnel Division, Civil Service Branch, Room 2021 Temporary Building Second and S. Washington, D. C. Waite Piper Hold Pair'on Hubby's Complaint A 22-year-old taxicab driver and a 21-year-old housewife were being held Wednesday by police for investigation as result of the report of her 26-year-old soldier-husband that he found the two together in a room at 1:50 a. m.

Wednesday. Police received a disturbance call to the residence and found the soldier beating up the taxicab driver. The soldier explained he had just retuned on furlough, and had to kick the door in to get into his wifes apartment He' found her with the cab driver. Police said when officers arrived "the wife was dressed in pajamas but the taxicab driver was fully clothed Ethel of Fort Dodge, was excused next to the last day of the trial because of a death in her family. Homer Van Osdoll, Fort Dodge railroad man, was foreman of the jury.

The trial opened Nov. 23. After- the verdict was read, asked 'the if that was their verdict and they replied that it was. He then said that concluded their work. He commented upon the long trial, said he appreciated the jurors' efforts and wished them a Merry Christmas.

European War Veteran Klatt, 33, and single, who served 26 months with Iowa's own 34th division, 18 months of it'overseas, was accused by the state of giving Miller a "terrific beating" 'with a metal-weighted-harness tug, an over-sized billy club, and, a blackjack. Witnesses said the beating took place the night of Aug. 27-28. The following morning Miller was forced carry coal in a large scoop, part of the time on the run, under a blazing sun. The state charged.

Miller collapsed there, was taken to the sdiool hospital, where he died early the next day. His death led to a riot'in the school dining hall the same day, followed by a mass escape of inmates, most of whom were soon rounded up. Gov. Robert D. Blue stepped into the picture, ordered a complete investigation, a special Hardiu county grand jury was convened and its probe led to five indictments and censure of members of the state board of control, wtiich supervises all Iowa penal and corrective institutions.

Four Others Indicted In addition to Klatt, the grand jury indicted Harold Nelson, another former guard, on -charges of second degree murder and conspiracy; O. S. Von Krog, superin- endent for 23 years, Darrell T. Brown, assistant superintendent, and H. J.

Martin, dean of boys, all on charges of conspiracy. The trial was moved from Eldpra to Fort Dodge on a change of venue and the Iowa supreme court named District Judge Paul H. Mc- Cpid from outside the district to preside. Attorney General John Rankin appointed Jens Grothe, former assistant attorney general, as special prosecutor, and he was assisted by D. W.

Dickinson, Hardin county attorney. Wutf Pipei Hess Again Heads Bar Association llohn J. Hess was re-elected president of the Pottawattamie County Bar Association at a meeting held a afternoon and evening the Hotel Chief tain. Serving" with him during 1946 will 'be "Ray" Smith president Judge A a Ardel, who was 3. 3, Hess secretary; and Emmet Tinley II treasurer.

During the afternon session a special study of income tax an procedure was presented by La Verne Tollinge'r and Donald Baird, who attended the sixth an nuaftax school held recently" a DeV Moines. Following the discussion over members of the association attend ed a banquet held at the Hote Chieftain. The next meeting, the legal ins'ti tute meeting, will be held Jan. 8 a 7:30 p. m.

at ihe courthouse. Dan iel T. Sullivan will present th topic of discussion for the evening Piptl vlrs. Brown Heads Connecting Link Mrs. Cleo Brown was chosen resident of Connecting Link lodge 45T, ladies' society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, for 1946 at an lection of officers' held recently.

Mrs. Irene Brooks was elected vice resident. Other officers include Alta Bar jer, secretary; Clara Davis, col ector; Dorothy Sargent, treasurer; Smily Smith, chaplain; Jimmie xju Beltz, warden; Gwendylyn Janoon, conductor; i a a flagbearer; Marion "homas, inner guard; Dorothy Ashley, outer guard; Fern Hancock, musician, and Belle Greenway, Lonchita Munson and Fredia Jeffers, trustees. The annual Christmas party will be held Thursday at 8 p. m.

in the Danish hall. All members and their 'amilies are urged to attend. Fire Damages Lofal Garage Fire.damaged the rear section the basement of Bailey's garage 923 South Main street, Tuesda' night, burning through the floor Two companies of firemen fough the blaze. Leon Bailey, owner, said that th apparently caused gasoline that soaked through th floor and fell on the furnace. Dam age was confined to the stringer and joist of the rear section the basement.

The blaze was discovered by th night watchman at the Interna tional Harvester company, who ob served an unusually bright digh and investigated. He turned, in th alarm." Other -tin alarms Tuesday wer Christmas Bulbs Go Rapidly Here Fifteen hundred electric decorative Christmas itree bulbs went to the counter at the Kresge dollar store'here'Tuesday. The lines be- fan to form and less than hour ater they were-all Sales were limited to each customer. J. manager of the store, said he was Informed later there would be no additional electric bulbs available at the Kresge stores this holiday In Omaha Tuesday, were sold at a dime store in minutes.

Discuss Income, Withholding Taxes Income tax and withholding tax rates were dlicuawd Tuesday night's meeting of the Council Bluffs Retail Grocen' and Butchers' association. A motion wai also passed to send Nathan Nofj, secretary, to the food conference in Washington, D. 25. to be held Jan. 22 to rt Wutt Pan? The mongoose, killer of slow- moving cobras in India, cannot cope with the faster poisonous snakes in the new world.

Identify Dead Pair in Valley Robbery Special to The Nonpareil. VALLEY--Bodies iwo youths, suspected of robbing J. C. Penney store here Saturday, have been tentatively identi fied at Denton, as Cliffor Perry Woodbury, 17, and Conni L. Millage, 20, both of Sioux Falls, S.

D. Chief of Police William Jones of Misosuri Valley said Wednesday the FBI had not positively estab- ished the identification, which was made from birth certificates in the car after, the pair had crashed into a bridge near Sanger, Sunday. Clothing found in the auto "was established as part of the- loot taken from the Missouri Valley Penney store. Watt Buys License for 1909 Automqbile nothing particularly unusual in itself about the automobile license number of 78-2682 which was issued to Glen Martin of Hancock, a returned from overseas service. However, employes around the courthouse and those who know Martin are beginning to marvel at the car which carries the number.

It happened that It's for none other than a two-cylinder 1909 Reo, which is in fairly good working order considering the 7 Wwtc Paper Income Tax Blanks Are Available Income tax blanks are now available for distribution, it was 'announced Wednesday at revenue office, 301 Federal building, 'Returns, however, will not be accepted until Jan. 1, it was pointed out by B. H. Spitznagle, deputy collector. in closet little fellow--your dtddy'i home! After years of asking you not to travel, it is heartwarming for Overland Greyhound to speed the reunions of fighting men--to freely carry ail American! to all places in America for the first peacetime holidays.

There will be crowds of course--there always have been at time--so go early and come back late if you can. But go anywayl Overland Greyhound service, without tbt wartime taboos, is back. Now, more seats, more schedules, faster speeds to all America are yours again. Watch for further great bus improvements. They're coming fast--and Greyhound will lead--M always.

UNION 33 Pearl BUS DEPOT Phone 4544 OVERLAND GREYHOUND I A I I I I I A I A I I I I Defer Action on Club Contracts 'Sealed proposals for alteration and repairs to the Council Bluffs Fish and Game club at Lake Manawa will be opened Friday at 8 p. m. at a meeting of the board in the courthouse, President C. O. Nickell announced Wednesday.

Bids were originally scheduled to be opened Tuesday, but inclement weather postponed the board session, Mr. Nickell said. One bid has been received. Wuti Find Overturned Car Was Stolen. Investigating an automobile which went off the highway, through a fence and overturned a mile west of the Dutch Mill filling station on the South' Omaha road, Sheriff L.

H. Tyler found that the car had stolen. Both front wheels were missing from the car. Tyler said that investigation revealed Tuesday afternoon that the car had been abandoned two or three days. It waa owned by J.

L. Vavrina of Brainard. a commissioner for Butler county, and had been stolen in Omaha last Thursday. 6 6 6 COLD PREPUUtMMS CAUTIOM--UM STRIKE DEMANDS A wonderful bird is the pelican There is a well-known little verse about the pelican and bis gift for gobbling up more than be can swallow. A parallel is the UAW-CIQ demand jor higher wages from General Motors.

lor General Motors' wages are already high. In in ihe last peacetime year, the income of the average GM worker fell in the top third of all incomes in tbt United States. We believe in high wages! But we also believe that when wages are already high, the question arises whether further reductions that management can bring about may not well be 'used to lower or improve products. Lowering prices or improving products benefits everybody. Customers get more jvr their money.

The company's business 'grows. Arid the growing business is able to employ more and more people. Wider employment serves the national welfare --and should be a primary objective of all of us. Unfortunately, many people art loo apt toplact. their own interests above At national welfare.

GENERAL MOTORS "More and Better Things for More People" members from tills area qualified as banner swine for 1945 according to an announcement made Saturday by E. L. Quaife, extension swine specialist of Iowa "State college. These junior members were selected by FFA and 4-H leaden for outstanding production work. They are: John Oeser, Westside; George W.

Vickery, Grove; arid Robert D. Williams, Villisca. There, were no adult winners in the muster swine producer awards for southwestern Iowa. -Save Want Soil Work Booms in Crawford County Special to The DKNISON--Co-operating agreements with the Crawford county soil conservation district have just been approved between 29 county land-owners and the district commissioners for the installation of conservation practices on their farms. A total of 5,035 acres are included in the agreements ranging from the smallest form of 32 acres to the largest of acres.

Conservation methods to be used on these farms, to district technicians who made' exhaustive studies of each farm, in' elude terraces, waterways, con tour strip, strip crops, contour terrace, tile drain, rotation, structures, contouring, diversion, tree planting, plow terraces and fencing. This brings to 291 the number of landowners who have signed with the district to date and includes close to 100,000 acres of land In Crawford county. Waitl Less than one-fourth of the 2,000,000,000 acres in the United States is arable land. bit MONEY You're Worrying About? Money to clear up bills, to take care of your health or repair your home? Worrying will not do any good! The better way is to stop in at this old friendly bank and ask about our. Personal Loan Plan Here is a low-cost service that has helped more than a few of your neighbors and friends to solve their financial problems.

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