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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 12, 1942)
the frontier D. H. Cronin, Editor and Owner Entered at Postoffice at O'Neill,1 Nebraska, ac Second Class Matter SUBSCRIPTION One Year, in Nebraska $2.00 ; One Year, Outside Nebraska 2.25 Every subscription is regarded as an open account. The names of subscribers will be instantly removed from our mailing list at expiration of time paid for, if the publisher shall be notified; other wise the subscription remains in force at the designated subscrip tion price. Every subscriber must understand that these conditions are made a part of the contract between publisher and subscriber. Display advertising is charged foe on a basis of 25c an inch (one column wide) per week. Want ads 10c per line, first insertion. Subsequent insertions 5c per line NewT regulations governing near ly all wages and salaries have been issued by former Justice Byrnes, who recently left the Supreme Court to become director of Eco- j nomic Stabilization. They are in addition to the wage and salary ceiling provisions established a few weeks ago, and cover big salaries and big wages. Those en gaged by firms employing eight j people or less are not affected. Salaries below $5,000 per annum are “frozen” as of Sept. 15. Sal aries above that amount are not to be increased, but may be re duced to that amount. Forbidden are the payment of salaries above $25,000 per annum, after taxes are deducted from any higher amount I This limit has been under discus sion for months. There are excep tions to these freezing regula tions. Advances , in .salaries or wages may be made upon the consent of the Treasury Depart ment or the War Labor Board, if and when merit of an individ ual warrants such favorable con sideration. Just what that excep tion means w'ill not be known un til later. There will be thousands of per sons whose salaries will be af fected materially by this order. There is a reason beyond curtail ment of inflation, broadening of personal sacrifice, and aside from the personal income taxes. In fact there will be some reduction in personal income taxes because of it Some of those receiving $1,000 or more per year in salaries, will have their income taxes greatly reduced. But corporation taxes are higher than the average of in come taxes, and it is expected that the limitations will swell the net incomes of corporations, and hence add to the revenues under! the new tax bill. — Still another big issue has met up with new orders and regula tions. Farm auctions, vacant farms and the threat of more of them, and decline in agricultural production was forced upon the attention of those who boasted that “food will win the war." but who failed to heed the admon nition that the loss of laly>r on farms to industry and through the army draft threatened the food supply. Farmers themselves, pro ducing the greatest farm crops in our history, protested a year ago . that they could not carry on with out help and farming equipment. The so-called farm bloc in con gress voiced that protest repeat edly without recognition. Recent action by the government indi cates that the warnings, were well founded. Now tomes the order for deferment from military ser- j vice of essential farm help on1 dairy, poultry and stock farms. Selective service will defer1 such farm workers, when replace ment of manpower cannot be made. At the same time, for the j farm workers so deferred will not be able to obtain employment on i government projects or in war in- j dustries. They may transfer from one farm to another where em ployment is to be had. Hence, the order is not only for deferment, but also an attempt to “freeze’ farm labor as has been done for some in industries, including miners and lumber workers. Like all orders and regulations eman ating from government agencies, they cover much and require space for printed explanations. The number of cows to make a dairy farm eligible for deferment of a worker is fixed at eight. In six months, twelve will be neces sary. Then the number of hogs, poultry and other stock to put a farm in the eligible cladb is work ed out by the department experts on the basis of the dairy cow. Rather a complicated formula, hut it will be expanded. This awakening to the fact that industrial wages are as much re sponsible for the movement from Eaupmr { WAR I BOND DAY j stqf smmm—uvt ooum the farms as the drafting of farm workers, probably more so. comes late, but it is better late than not at all. Even now thousands of farms have been reduced to pro ducing more wheat instead of an imal products of which a shortage is apparent. To further aid in the situation, skilled farm workers may be released from the army to help keep the home farms working. How far this may be done remains to be determined. This new move to preserve food production for our nation, its armed forces, and its allied na tions, probably will be followed by others. The matter of machin ery and equipment becomes con stantly, a greater problem as steel is needed for expansion of arma ment and other purposes. The order reducing the output of such equipment by 80 per cent may have to be given further atten tion Farms cannot produce with out workers, neither can farmers work without tools and machin ery. Also there are other factors which must be considered Fixing ceiling on prices of farm products while the upturn in national in come adds to the costs of all fam iies whether on the farms or in the cities is not working out as well as was anticipated by advo cates of such price control. In creased agricultural production is as essential to winning the war as is increased production in mu nition plants. Now that attention has been turned to agriculture, other steps may be taken. Prob ably not for many years to come will farms be able to produce so bountifully as in 1942. For that reason if for no other, Congress and the administrative depart ments must proceed further to in sure the food supply. As this change of policy toward farm workers occur, the man power situation in industry and war projects looms large as mil lions of young men are entering the fighting forces. Bills to regi ment all manpower, provide for drafting labor, including that of women, have been pending for months A big conference is be ing held in Washington to con sider the subject. It seemdd a month ago that Congress would be asked to act upon such legis lation. Now comes the word that legislation on the subject will not be requested. It is expected that some voluntary plan may be per fected to make sure that indus tries as well as the farms may have sufficient labor to keep on increasing their output for war purposes. We want to express our sincere thanks to everyone for their con fidence and to assure you that we accept this great responsibility with sincere appreciation. We go back to Washington for the fifth time with a feeling that you have sent us there* to help win the war in as short a time as possible and that we will endeavor to do so that every life possible may be spared. We are determeined to work harder and longer and to fight for the principles we think right. We thank the newspapers for publishing the reports to the peo ple, and will continue to send them as we have in the past. We will endeavor to give the reports i of what is happening, some of which never reaches the daily | newspapers. We expect to be back there about the middle of the month. Boy Gatz made a business trip to Omaha on Armistice Day. 1 Everybody Ev'ry Pay Day •_ 6,000,000 Women Enrolled in War Savings Payroll Plan. WASHINGTON. D. C.—Women At War Week, opening Nov. 22, during which women will aeek to icll the greatest aingle week'a volume of War Bond* and Stamp* will serve to put the spotlight on the mighty contribu tion women generally are making toward financing th* war. Sin million women are on War Saving* payroll plans. Their monthly deductions total $70,000,000. The customers of 300,000 newspa per boys who have sold more than $50,000,000 in War Bonds and Stamps are mostly women. Volunteer saleswomen run nearly all the Bond booths in theatres from Maine to California. They also are sparking the War Bond sales in re tail stores, Ralph G. Engelsman, Associate Field Director of the payroll savings secti n of the War Savings Staff, readily admits that without the sup port of women the phenomenal rec ord of payroll savings enrollments would not have been achieved. Pay roll savings plans are now in opera tion in 148,000 businesses and fac tories. Employees of twenty-five thousand of these firms are convert ing at least 10 percent of gross pay rolls into War Bonds every payday. Associate Field Director Engels man says that women have contrib uted directly and indirectly toward this record When a man devoted 10 or more percent of his pay envelope to War bonds, the woman at home has had a powerful voice in the de cision. Her planning, her economies and her cheerfulness play their part in the success of payroll savings. The Treasury Department is count ing upon this woman influence in its current campaign to "Jpp that 10 percent by New Year’s." By the first of the year the Treasury hopes to enroll at least 3,000,000 women workers in a payroll savings plan This It My Fight Too' Proud of her Investment In the Ameri can way of life and equally proud of the grime of war production on her face and arms, the young lady in tills ‘‘Women At War Week" poster symbolizes two of the chief activities of women at war. and 5,000.000 more men with total deductions for War Bonds over the 10 percent mark. A WEEK OF THE WAR (Continued from Page One) plan will operate as follows: The WPB requirements committee will allot controlled materials at first only carbon and alloy steel copper and aluminum, to the “claimant agencies" — Army, Navy, Maritime Commission, the Aircraft Scheduling Unit, Lend Lease, Board of Economic War fare and Office of Civilian Sup ply. The claimant agencies will then make allotments to prime contractors producing essential goods. The prime contractors will divide their allotments among subcontractors and suppliers. Stabilization of Wages Chairman Davis of the War La bor Board said the WLB, in sta bilising incomes less than $5,000, "will act on the presumption that wage rates prevailing on Septem ber 15, 1942. are proper.” The Board said "if a group of em ployees has received increases amounting to 15 per cent in their average straight-time rates over the level prevailing on January 1, 1941, the Board will not grant further increases as a correctior for maladjustments. . . The wage rate inequalities and the gross inequalities which may require adjustment under .the Stabiliza tion Program are those which represent manifest injustices that arise from unusual and unreason able differences in wage rates.” Rationing The Office of Price Adminis tration announced all passengoi cars will be eligible for recapping services or for replacement tires under the National Mileage pro gram effective November 22, but motorists will be limited by quo tas to be assigned to Rationing Boards. The grade of tire allowed This Is Total War EVERY man, woman and child Is In fhb war. There are no longer only military front% as in past wars. Instead, our whole nation Is o "front" and we ore all "fighters" In the sense that our individual efforts are dosely linked to ultimote victory. There are many ways to help: in dvMian defense, by supporting war organizations, by helping pay for the war, by doing the best we can in our daily work. This bank welcomes the chance to help you help your country. Ted us your problem. O’NEILL NATIONAL BANK o’neill, Nebraska \ $ • ; 1 ■* ‘ * !i , S J*. M^n^er Federal Depqatt ,ln«i ranee Corporattfch *4 V Women are helping men at the front by buying War Bonds. Here is a picture of the lapel tag which volunteers will wear during Women at War Week, November 22nd to 28th. in case recapping is impossible will be determined by the amount of mileage allowed applicants in their gas ration books. Motorists asking more mileage than the basic ration must furnish specific, detailed information about their driving requirements on forms issued by OPA and available November 18, 19 and 20 at school houses designated as registration sites. If the applicant’s essential mileage is more than 150 miles a month, but less than 470, he will be issued A B Book. Mileage of more than 470 miles will warrant A C Books. Holders of C Books must display stickers on their windshields indicating why they wefe granted extra gasoline. BRIEFLY STATED Mrs. Laura Parker spent from Thursday until Sunday at Rush ville visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. Dorothy Sutcliffe went to Grand Island Sunday, for a few days visit with relatives and friends. Genevieve Biglin of Sioux City arrived Wednesday to spend a few days here visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Stephens of Loup City spent the week-end here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Miller. George McNally and Frank Higgins, of Schuyler, spent Mon-| day in O’Neill, visiting George’s' cousin, Mrs. Dick Tomlinson. Mr. and Mrs. Max Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cronin and Tom Harty went to Neligh on Armis tice Day to attend the football game. Eileen Robertson, who has been working for the Central Finance Co., at Neligh, has been trans ferred here and started on her new duties Monday. Robert Joseph Bermir, U. S. N., of East Boston, Mass., and Bob Nightengale, UivN.. of East Bos ton, Mass., are visiting Mr. and pirn. Robert Nightengale and family. 1 »/ _ . The Misses Dorothy and Irene Yocum arrived Sunday from Salt Lake City' Utah, where they had been visiting their brother, How ard, and family ior fhe past few months ‘ ' t. Williard Alexander, of Laurel, who has been doing defense work at Scottshluff, visited^ his g^int THE FRONTIER'S HONOR ROLL The following Frontier readers have called or mailed an exten sion of their subscriptions during the past two weeks. With good crops this year and high prices for all the products of the farm, this is a good time for our farmer readers to get their subscription accounts straightened up. Drop in anytime. We are aJways glad to meet you: Lawrence Chapman. E. G. Casey. Wm. G. O’Sullivan. Alex Sutton. John Gaughenbaugh (new) John Pinkerman J. M. Higgins (new) John Berger. J. W. Walters. Theo Zahradnicek (new) Dr. A. L. Miller (new) Miss Maggie Gibbons. and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McDonough Wednesday on his way to Omaha, where he will en list in the Marine corps. Mrs. Helen Barkhuff of San Pe dro, Calif., arrived Wednesday to attend the funeral of her father, J. M. Hayes. Mrs. Mabel Gatz entertained the Delta Dek Club on Wednes day evening. Mrs. Marjorie Froe lich won the prize. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hayes of Fremont came Monday to attend the funeral of his father, J. M. Hayes, who died Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Benash of Redbird have purchased the Park Huff home, an dexpect to move to O’Neill some time next week. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Neuman and family and Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Hibbs and family were Sun day guests at the Oliver Hill home. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Grill and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Osenbaugh and son, Fred, attended the foot ball game at Neligh on Armis tice Day. Pvt. Webster Sundberg of Camp Bruce, Tampa, Fla., spent the week-end visiting his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. L. E. McDonough, of Grand Island, were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McDonough. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Harty, Mrs. Wilcox, Helen Mullen and Bern adette Brennan went to Neligh Armistice Day to ste the O’Neill Neligh football game. Mr. and Mrs. Max Golden, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Cronin and Tom Harty went to Neligh Wednesday to witness the football game. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bowden left Sunday for Omaha, where they plan on seeking employ ment. Mrs. Orville Miller gave a shower at the home of Mrs. Fran cis Kearns last Saturday in honor of Mrs. Daniel Page. Mrs. Page, a recent bride, was the former Audrey Worth. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Ruzicka spent Sunday in Valentine. Emmett Moore made a business trip to Omaha over the week-end. Mrs. * Alma Evans spent Armis tice Day in Neligh, where she visited Mrs. Charles Salisbury. Helen Biglin went to Sioux City on Wednesday to spend the day. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Campbell and son, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harty and daughter, and Mary Ellen Froe lich attended the football game at Neligh on Armistice Day. EAGLE CREEK 4-H CLUB The Eagle Creek 4-H Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur O’Neill on Sunday, No vember 8, with all members present except Francis Rohde. The Club re-organized for the coming year with the election of the following officers: Leader, Mrs. Arthur O’Neill; assistant leader, Mrs. Walter Sire; president, Edward Hynes; vice president, Maxine Mitchell; sec retary, John O’Neill; news report er, Mary Joan Hynes. Guests were Mrs. Bernard Hynes, Dick and Bernadette Hynes and Mrs. Mamie O’Neill. The next meeting will be at the home of Maxine Mitchell. The Methodist Church Dawson Park, Minister November ISth Church School 10:00 a. m. H. B. B. Burch, Supt. "Every man must believe more than he can prove if he is going to live with the spirit of victory in his heart. . •. We invite you to study with us and stay for worship. Morning Worship at 11 o’clock. Anthem by the choir. Sermon topic:, “Candles erf the Lord.’’ _ * Our invitation: To all who mourn or need comfort; to all who are weary and need rest; to all who are friendless and want friend ship; tp all who pray and to all who do not, but ought; to all who sin and need a Saviour, and. to i whosoever will, this church opens (Wide.{lie; dqpr and makes free a NOTICE ■ * TO COAL USERS j)ue to recent Government rulings it will not be possible for us to de liver less than one-half ton of Coal after November 15th. We are sorry that we are not able to give the same service that we have in the past. Galena Lumber Co. place and in the name of Jesus, the Lord, says “Welcome.” Methodist Youth Fellowship at 7:00 p. m. All youth from 12 to , 25 are urged to be present. M. Y. A. Booth Festival will be held November 16th ir> the Meth odist church parlors. Youth of the city are to bring covered dishes; those out of town and in neigh boring towns will bring sand wiches and cookies. All Methodist families and friends of the Methodist institu tions are urged to give canned fruit, vegetables, eggs and cash to the Booth Festival, which will be given to the Old People’s Home at Blair, Nebr. Youth will call at your home Saturday, so please have your gift ready. If you do not notify Rev. Park that a youth may call at your home for your gift, please bring your gift with you to church Sunday morning. Presbyterian Church Dr. J. E. Spencer, Pastor Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 o’clock. Morning Worship at 11:00 a. m. The subject of the sermon will be, “The Trinity of Requirements for Receiving Divine Favor ” The meeting of the Missionary Society has been changed from November 10 to November 17. The meeting will be at the manse at 8:00 o’clock. Miss Elja McCul lough will be the topic leader. The Young People’s Society will meet in the church Sunday evening at 6:30. An evening meal will be served. Miss Lena Smith, one of our best state workers with young people, will be present to speak to us and counsel with us. • Everyone should make an effort to be present. , t Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vincent, Sr., were in Omaha on Wednesday. Outlaw Grocery Buy your winter supply of Groceries now. We have practically every item in the Grocery and Meat line. Our prices are the lowest in North Nebraska. LARD, 2 1-Lb. cartons........35c MINCED HAM and Bologna, per Lb.19c SMALL WIENERS, per Lb._...25c LARGE WIENERS, per Lb..23c OLEO, 1-Lb. pkg...18c CANNED GOODS AT LESS THAN PRESENT WHOLESALE COST PRUNES, Gallon Cans.39c EARLY JUNE PEAS, No. 2 Cans 13c CREAM CORN, Fancy Varney Brand, No. 2 Cans, per can.... 12c PUMPKIN, 214 Size Quart Cans .13c BULK MINCEMEAT, Finest Quality, Ready For the Pie, per Lb.....15c ERNST’S HONEY CORN FLAKES, 2 Large Pkgs...15c OYSTER SHELLS, 100 Lb. Ba&..._. 89c HUSKING GLOVES AND MITTENS, Extra Heavy Weight, 2 Pairs ... 45c GOLDEN TABLE SYRUP, Gallon Cans..55c NORTHERN WHITE BEANS, 5 Lbs. .. 35c PRUNES, Large, Fancy 40-50, 2 Lbs.25c RAISINS, Fancy Select, 2 Lbs. for 23c FANCY ONIONS, 5 Lbs. for..... 17c SWEET POTATOES, 10 Lbs. for...33c HERSHEY’S COCOA, 1-Lb. pkg.. 19c HERSHEY’S COCOA, i/2-Lb. pkg...I0c OUR MOTHER’S COCOA, 2-Lb. pkg. 22c FANCY RICE, 3-Lb. Bag........... 27c COOKIES—'Fig Bars and Fancy Plain ^"Cookies, per Lb........ 17C PANCAKE FLOUR, 3-Lb. Bag for. . He O. K. BRAN FLAKES, Large Pkg...........7C CANDY—Orange Slices and Fancy Jelly Candies, 2 Lbs. for.._ __; 25c GRAPEFRUIT, Fancy Seedless, 6 Lbs.4: 25c :New Deal Oil Co. EZE-SHIFT TRANSMISSION OIL. ' „• 1-Gallon Cans ... ;• " .4^ jCREAM SEPARATOR OIL, Gallon...1.39c ;SUPER PYRO ANTI-FREEZE, Contains No Methanol. Gallon. $1.15, Qt. 30c _ :
