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Sistor-cal Society HetT. State vol. no. ivn PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1941. NO. 49 Council Hears Defense Area Plans Discussed H. H. Henningsen of Omalia Tells of Government Aid to Commun ities in Defense Zone. Prom Tuesday's PafiT The members of the city council were all in attendance last evening with the exception of Councilman Johnson of the fifth ward, to hear a very thorough explanation of gov ernmental work to aid communities in the defense zone areas over the country. This was given by II. II. Henningsen, of Omaha, well known engineer, who has had a part in many of the projects that have been secured by Omaha. Mr. Henningsen pointed out that blanket appropria tion of $150,000,000 for this type of work was for the entire country and would leave about $3,000,000 in each of the states where the de fense work was being carried on. The funds are to be distributed un der the old PWA setup and for projects that were necessary by rea son of condition of the expanding of communities through the defense work. Projects that received most favor able consideration was that of in creased water facilities or new sys tems, sewering plants and exten sions, the enlargement of schools due to increased population. Mr. Henningsen urged if this city planned any change in the present condition or ownership of the city water system that this was the time to move as the rising cost of ma terial was growing. He explained the systems of appraisement through which engineers arrived at the valu ation of a plant. The speaker was of the opinion that the city might secure aid in the creation of a water plant. In these PWA grants the cost was usually allocated as 80 per rent grant and the remaining 20 per cent from the communities. The council had a very long dis cussion of one of the plans of the defense work aid that of the new health center to be established in this area and for which a $35,000 building is contemplated. In this re gnrd the location of Plattsmouth, close to the bomber plant area, was in the best spot to serve both Cass and Sarpy counties which are to re ceive the benefit of the services of the staff from the center. The plans as well as the moves in the program of the erection of the plant was ex plained by E. A. Webb, president of the council and acting mayor, who announced the meeting being held today at Omaha by the various com munities interested, Bellevue, Platts moulh, Papillion and Omaha, at which a delegation of the Platts mouth Chamber of Commerce lead ers were in attendance. To support the Plattsmouth group the city conn- j cil voted to donate the land owned j by the city at Fourth and Oak streets, better known as the "Walker place," a site that had received favor able consideration from the group here to make the survey. Hear Communications The council received a communi cation from R. T. Cuthrell. Amer ican Legion commander, asking the city to remit the license for the Mc Mahan shows to exhibit on Chicago avenue in" the next few weeks. The Legion would furnish the policing and the funds derived go to a new heating plant fcr the community building. This petition was granted hv the council. A communication was received ,ie lana owners ana wnicn naa seem by residents along North 1 1th street, satisfactory. Also that the con asking for the extension of the gas fact of the city with Robert Mann mains there for service to the resi- fr tne engineering? services on the dents. There were fourteen signers I Project. This contract provided that and the matter was referred to thejMr- Mann prePare the ect fr lighting committee to contact the parties and the gas company. Chair man Schutz of the committee, stated . f that the extension was provided for, in the franchise of the eras company and if sufficient number would takeidncteL service, he was certain the mains could be extended. Chairnmn Webh of the tax and property committee, reported the re cent tax sale as very good, much in terest and a very good return to the city and placing property back on the tax roles. Chairman Noble of the streets. alleys and bridges committee, re ported that the work was being caught up over the city, that of the Lincoln avenue being the worst. The members of the council received a number of suggestions fom the dis trict engineer as to work desired along approaches to highway No. 34 and which will be carried out at once. Chairman Painter of the fire and water committee, reported that th committee and citizens' committee were meeting to discuss the plans for securing relief from the present water rates. One of the members of the citizens' committee, S. S. Davis, had asked to be relieved from the committee and accordingly the com mitted asked the appointment of E. O. Vroman, former chairman of the committee of the council. The name of Mr. Vroman was presented by Acting Mayor Webb and approved. Dr. O. Sandin stated that the city street department had used some ten sections of the city fire hose that in being dragged over the paving had the threads weakened and while good for street washing, under the heavy pressure necessary at fires was not serviceable. After some dis cussion the fire and water commit tee was empowered to call for bids for 500 feet of new fire hose to be opened at the next meeting. At the suggestion of the firemen the coun cil included a proviso that the hose was not to be used in washing streets regardless of whom might give the authorization. Hose for street wash- j ing to be designated by the chief ofjXonh Parker, same the fire department. John Kunieka, same . . . ... , I Lester Taylor, same Chairman Svoboda of the parka jGrovcr IIopldr s. samp and improvement committee, report- Sherman Hathaway, same ed the interior of the city jail as all Hamilton & Baumgart, re cleaned and in excellent shape. He , pairs , . . ,. . . Krofhkr. Hdw.. supplies also desired no parking signs for R R GoboRian paint. etc. Garfield park and this will be taken fias yallery. gas and sup- up with the park board for action. Chairman Schutz of the lighting committee, reported an electrolier at 5th and Pearl streets broken, and the city had received the check for the payment of the same. On mo tion the committee was authorized to purchase two additional posts to have on hand. The lighting committee also recom mended the installation of an elec- .. . - . . . , trie street light, af 10th and reari.pay uuw uim u mme iu w.v.- ....... stroets. which was approved by thejory of Mrs. W. N. Brink, whose ro,,ncil death on Saturday morning had 'chairman Solver of the police com- jbronght such a deep sorrow to the mittee reported that owing to the large number of persons coming here that the services of an extra man on the police force on Wednesday audi Saturday nights was needed. The committee was authorized to have the man placed on duty. City Clerk Albert Olson reported that for the month of Juno he had collected the sum of $96 and turned over to the treasurer. City Treasurer M. D. Brown reported that there was $19,204.22 deposited to the credit of the city in the Plattsmouth State bank. This is a very good showing for the treasury and shows a gain over the past several months. Chief of the fire department. Dr. O. Sandin, reported one fire for June, that at the home cf J. J. Cloidt where a brooder house was burned. Chief of rolice Long and Judge C. L. Graves reported three arrests for the month of June and fines and costs of $22.75 paid into the court. Chairman Puis of the committee to investigate a street flusher, asked further time so that a demonstra tion might be given by J. H. Me Maken of a flusher, which would be held this week. Chairman Schutz of the WPA com mittee reported conferences on the matter of the new road and sur facing to Oak Hill cemetery, with presentation at Washington, as well as preliminary work. If the project was granted and work carried out, he was to receive 4 per cent for his 1 services, from this the $75 to be de- Mr. Mann stated that he would have the matter ready for presen tation at the next meeting of the h1 something unfore seen dm not interrere. The following claims were order ed paid by the council: General Fund .. George R. Sayles, registering bonds ' $ 21.35 'rjates Book Store, supplies . 1.39 Iowa-Nebr. Light & Power Co., gas city hall , Lincoln Telephone Co., phone rent E. J. Richey, supplies Recrea tion Center Ray . Pecker, recording Carl's Market, supplies city hall Platts. Journal, printing F. R. Gobelman, glass Coos hotel C. E. Ledgway. cleric of court advanced costs Tidball Lumber Co., supplies Duxbury & Davis, bonds city attorney, cemetery board II. C. Dooley, cutting weeds Howard Rover, papering at Recreation Center F. R. Gobelman, paint and supplies jail J. C. Brittain, painting and cleaning jail Business Tax Fund 1.00 8.30 2.15 2.20 .38 C9.75 G.50 35.00 13.25 18.50 5.60 2.40 14.05 31.20 3.60 12.80 Noah Parker, cleaning sts.? John Kubicka, same Fire Hydrant Rental Fund Platts. Water Corp., hydrant rental $4S3.9G Fire Department Fund Nozzelmen $ 3.00 Amusement Fund Fred Hess, hauling chairs for concert $ 1.00 Street Lighting Fund Consumers Public Tower, st. lights .$213.12 Unemployment Relief A. J. Trilety, rent ? lo.uu H. L. Kruger, supplies Peter sen bldg. 2S.50 W. A. Swatek. supplies, Petersen bldg. .55 Fritz Schliscke. labor, Peter son bldg. 31.30 Road Fund L. D. MrKimiey, labor $ 14.00 Chester Taylor, same 01.20 50.00 39.20 35.20 8.40 S.40 9.00 6.15 68.60 plies 23.74 14.30 5S.95 16.00 Tidball Lumber Co., supplies E. J. Richey. supplies John Alwin, labor and ma terial FUNERAL OF MBS. W. N. BRINK From Monday's Pai'v- The St. John's church was filled jihe Fort Crook area, this morning by a very large mini- j Dr. Raymond P. West over. Attor ber of the friends and neighbors toji-ey William A. Robertson. County ... ... ...;t.... 4 mivuvmn itv The requiem high mass of the church was celebrated by the RtJ Rev. Monsignor George Agius, pas- tor of the church of which Mrs. Brink had been a very devout mem ber in the years of her residence in the community. The junior choir of the church assisted in the mass with Mrs. John C.oidt as the organist for the ser vice. The burial was at the Holy Se pulchre cemetery in the west part of the city with old friends and the fnmiiv no the nnllliMrprsr John J. Cloidt, John Bergmann, John Meisinger, John L. Hadraba, M. Ed - ward Delaney, William L. Woolcott. The Sattler funeral home was in charge of the funeral. CARD OF THANKS Deeply grateful to the many kind friends and neighbors, we wish to take this means of expressing to them just how much their sympathy and kindnesses have meant to us. Their friendship shown in the hour of our sorrow will always be a ten der memory. We wish also to thank all those who took part in the funeral services in any way. W. N. Brink and Family. LOUISVILLE OFFICER ORDERED TO CALIFORNIA Captain II. II. Eller, Louisville, Nebraska, who- has been acting as assistant at headquarters of the Officers' Organized Reserve Corps in Omaha since October 1, has been transferred to the air corps at March Field, California, the Seventh Corps Area announced today. WHEELERS HAVE BOY At the St. Joseph hospital in Om aha Sunday, a boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Wheeler. Both mother and son are doing nice - ly. The infant's grandparents are Mrs. Ruth Koukal of this city, and Eugene Wheeler of Louisville. Mrs. Wheeler is the former Cleda Marie I Koukal. CAR CRASH NEAR WEEP ING WATER ON SUNDAY Sheriff Joe Mrasek was called to Weeping Water Sunday when a car crash occurred at a crossing south east of the city. One of the cars was driven by John Roberts, Jr., of Avoca and who had as a passenger, John Alven Neimeister, also of Avoca. The other car was owned by Simon Reh meier, well- known resident of Alvo and was being driven by Mrs. Reh meier. The cars hit right front and left front at the intersection and were more or less damaged. The oc cupants are reported as escaping with only bruises as the result of the crash. Bellevue Asks Funds to Build Health Center Committee Asks Dr. A. L. Miller, State Health Director to Make Appli cation for Federal Funds. Another step toward establishing a neann center tor me r on troon area in Bellevue was taken today when a committee of WPA defense engineers and Bellevue citizens in structed Dr. A. L. Miller, state health director, to file formal application for federal funds to erect a 40 by SO one-story building. The building and furnishings would cost nearly $35,000. accord ing to Hoyt Freeman of Bellevue, one of the committeemen, freeman 'said that a meeting yesterday de- fense engineers believed a location south of the Bellevue court house j would be most suitable. j Although strong bids for the site were made by Plattsmouth and oth- j ers in the Fort Crook area, it was believed that Bellevue will be the location. The building would bouse doctors, dentists, nurses, sanitary engineers and other officials essen- l"" " I .Turle-e Anbrcv TT Dnxhurv. C.eorce .---r, - j iDobson. president of the Chamber of Commerce and Henry Schneider were 'onion the local men who attended line nift'ims in uiiianu i urMiaj RETURN FROM MINNESOTA Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters are home from a short outing enjoyed in the lake country of Minnesota, cov ering some 1,600 miles through very interesting country to the Canadian border. They visited at Duluth fori a short time and had expected to; visit the clocks to see the large lake steamers load and unload, but the wartime restrictions have kept all outsiders away from the docks. They also visited near International Falls, ! center of great paper mills, as well ! as inspecting the great iron mines of north Minnesota. They found a great deal of travel and the tourist cabins were very much in demand all of the way. They spent a short time at Park Rapids, one of the popular resort centers of the lake country. The trip was one, however, that they enjoyed very much and taking them through a great tourist coun try. Mr. Waters reports that the fishing was not so good but they were able to secure their full bag. HERE ON BUSINESS From Wednesday's D&rfy Attorney C. Wayne Hatcher of Lincoln, representing the Nebraska Railroad association, was in the city ; today, attending to business WORK WANTED Will do plastering, brick-laying, cement blocks, and cistern work. See Fred Rice or call 4SS-W. jy7-tfw Old established life insurance com pany needs part-time agent in Weep ing Water, Nehawka and Union. If you' would like to add $500 a year to ! your income by hard work in your spare time, write Box 15, Journal .Office. FALSE TEETH that fit, careful ex- tractions; reduced prices, save one half. Dr. Mitchell's Dentists, Omaha. jy3-10-17-24 Offer Local Men Chance to Learn Defense Trades Aircraft Sheet Metal Workers Class Will Be Made Available at South High School. Through the efforts of the State Board of Vocational Education, a class of men from this community will have the opportunity of learn ing one of the important trades in the airplane defense work program, that of sheet metal work. It is planned that the men range from 18 to 30 years of age and may be either single or married. They will receive no pay in the training period and will be charged no fees in connection with their training. The members of the class also will have to provide their own transpor tation. The South Omaha high school is installing this vocational trade fea ture in their school and are willing to take a class of from twenty to thirty from this city for a training lesson each day at their plant. In order that all way be fully acquainted with the plans of the schools and the opportunity offered the trainees, a meeting has been scheduled for Monday evening at 7 o'clock at the Recreation Center. All men interested in work of this kind are urged to attend and hear the full details explained. FUNERAL OF JACOB BENGEN The funeral services of Jacob Ben gen held Sunday afternoon at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets, brought a large group of the old friends to attend the last rites. Rev. Glen Cain, pastor of the My nard IT. B. church conducted the services. During the services Frank A. Cloidt and Mrs. Hal Garnett gave two of the old hymns. "Sometime We'll Understand" and "Going Down the Valley." Mrs. Roy Cole was the accompanist for the service. The body was laid to rest in the family plot in the Horning cemetery south of this city, the pallbearers being nephews of the departed, Rus sell Bengen. Roy Bengen, Oliver Ben gen. John Stones, Charles Land and Fen Land. CARD OF THANKS We desire to thank our many kind friends and neighbors for the sym pathy shown us during the illness and at the time of death of our be loved brother and uncle. Their kind ness was greatly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Stones, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Stones, Mr. and Mrs. Charley Land, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Land. Russell Bengen. VISITING IN CITY Mr. and Mrs. Walter Herger have as guests this week, three sisters of Mr. Herger who have come west on a vacation trip, the first time that the brother and sisters have been together for the past twenty years. The ladies, Misses Eleanore L., Frances II. and Gertrude L. Herger, all reside together at a very attrac tive home at Chevy Chase, Maryland, near Washington. Two of the sis ters are employed in Washington, one with the U. S. government for the past twenty-three years while another is with the Chesapeake & Potomac Telephone company. CASS COUNTY QUOTA 14- Nebraska's August draft quota has been increased to 880 men because 300 men were dropped from the July call by the automatic age de ferment of men 28 and over. State Draft Director Guy N. Henninger announced today. Cass county's quota is 14; Otoe county, 3; Richardson county, S; Nemaha, 14; and Sarpy, 8. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Clarence Price, who was at Rochester, Minnesota, for a short time and then returned to Omaha for an operation, is now back home. He was released from the Omaha hospital a few days ago and will row recuperate at home. LINCOLN VISITORS Mr. and Mrs. Harold Croskary and daughter, Patty Jean, of Lincoln were here over the week-end visit ing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gil bert Storm, the latter mother of Mr. Croskary. They brought with them Mable Jean Henderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Henderson, for mer residents, and Mary Jane Krieger, of Lincoln. The Lincoln visitors report that Paul and Ken neth Henderson are now located with their families at Eugene, Ore gon and both have excellent posi tions. William Craig of Union Dies Saturday Funeral Services Conducted This Afternoon at Union, Where Ke Lived for Years. From Mondav's Dariy William Thomas Craig was born October 9, 1856, in Wisconsin, and died July 12 at 10 p. m. at St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City. When a small boy he came to Nebraska from Wisconsin in a covered wagon. He was united in marriage to Reb cca Baker on December 26, 1S77 at Watson, Missouri. Before aet:;:r. in Union, where he spent his declining years, Mr. Craig once resided in Colby, Kansas, for five years, and farmed in Thurs ton county for nine years. To Mr. and Mrs. Craig there were born six children. Five children are left to mourn his death Mr3. Rosa Eeaudett, Rosalie, Nebraska; Mrs. May Jones, Mrs. Lena Hill, Union; Mrs. Verna Austin, Plattsmouth; Mrs. Alta Blevins, Bel Air, Maryland. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, one reat great-grandchild, two sisters, .Mrs. Rebecca Holcom, Portland, Oregon, and Mrs. Emma Roberts, Hardin, Montana. His wife preceded him in death on January 2S, 1930, and a daugh ter. Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hill, like wise, preceded the father in death. Last rites for the deceased were conducted at the Baptist church at Union this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. T. Sawyer, pastor of the Methodist church there, officiated. Pallbearers were Blair Porter, Jay Austin, Charles Moore, Tom Mc Quin, David and R. Eaton. PURCHASE LOTS IN BELLEVUE Jack McCarty of Louisville and N. D. Bothwell of Elmwood, who are as sociated in the conduct of a number of picture shows throughout this sec tion and who were here last Satur day to bid on a building offered in the current tax sale, on Monday made the purchase of Lots 9 and 10, Block 102 in Bellevue, on which they expect to erect a building and open a picture show in the near future. Mr. Bothwell, who is a brother-in-law of County Treasurer John Turn er, was here yesterday en route to Bellevue to have the lots cleared of their heavy weed growth and begin making plans for the new building. The lots are located two blocks off the black top highway that runs north and south through the town, to the east, on Main street. They are the middle two lots of the block south of Bellevue post office and principal store, the Red and White, owned by W. L. Cockrell, president of Bellevue Chamber of Commerce, and within the area zoned for business. A new post office building is to be built to replace the tiny one that has served the town for a good many years. HERE FROM LOUISVILLE From Wednesday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Mayfield and Trs. J. R. Noyes, of Louisville, were in the city for a short time today looking after some business matters and visiting with friends. BORN To Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Gauthier, a son, at Seattle, Washington, Sun day, July 13th. Mrs. Gauthier was formerly Miss Elizabeth Hatt, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hatt of this city. Randall Bigsby Takes Over Horton Funeral Home Will Operate the Home as the Eigsby Funeral Home in the Future Moves Here Today. From Monday's Dairy The ownership of the Horton funeral home in this city was form ally transferred today from L. L. Horton, who founded the business here in 1934. to Randall Bigsby who will operate as the Bigsby funeral home in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Bigsby are getting located in the living quarters of the home today and will make this city their home in the future, coming here from Omaha. Mr. Bigsby comes to this city well recommended from his experience in Omalia where he was connected with the II. K. Burket & Son funeral home, one of the old and well known mortuaries in the metropolis. He will make the funeral home here strictly up to all modern lines for service in the community. The community will extend a cor dial welcome to Mr. and Mrs. Bigs by who are to become a part of the citizenry in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Horton. who have been here since 1934. have gone to Wabash where they will visit their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendt for a time at least. They arc planning later on a trip to the southwest where they may spend the winter season this year, the health of Mr. Horton not having been rugged in the past two years and it is hoped the change in cli mate will be of much benefit. In the years of their residence here Mr. and Mrs. Horton have made many friends who regret to see them leave the community but trust that they may have every success wherever they may locate in the fu ture. Mr. Bigsby states that he will maintain an ambulance service at the home and that he will have as his assistant, Lee Shanholtz, who has teen assisting Mr. Horton in the past. RECORD DAYS' WORK From Monday's Daily Workmen for the Oklahoma Con struction company who are engaged in laying a gasoline pipe line thru this section to Omaha, had a record day yesterday with three miles of pipe laid, tested and covered. Consid ering that this is an all-weld job, the rate of progress was very great and puts them within some twenty miles of their destination. The company has just secured a contract for several hundred miles in Alabama and is anxious to finish the work here and move to the southern job, but does not anticipate near as rapid progress as was made Sunday in crossing Sarpy county and on to their destination in Omaha. In the first place there are some eighteen highway crossings that will have to be drilled and tubed, which take much extra time and tend to slow up progress. Working long hours at time and a half and double time, the welders and other experts engaged in the laying of this line make well over a hundred dollars a week, which is far from chicken-feed on any job. Plattsmouth has enjoyed having this concern headquarter here, since their removal from Auburn a fort night ago, and will continue to have them until the job is completed, we are advised. That will probably be anywhere from two to four weeks, depending on the difficulties encoun tered in Sarpy county. PURCHASES WETENKAMP BLDG. The Wetenkamp building located on Main street between Third and Fourth streets, purchased at tax sale Saturday morning by G. G. Griffin, has been sold to F. R. Gobelman, well known painter and contractor. Mr. Gobelman will move his store to one of the store rooms as soon as they can be arranged and also will have a general cleaning and re decorating of the building which comprises in addition to the store rooms, the second floor of the build ing which has in the last few years been used as apartments.