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Nelr Sn4 Historical Society IE vol. no. ivn PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1941. NO. 94 Red Cross Roll Call Total Now Reaches $412.45 Thirteen Additional Dollars Added to Large Total More Member berships Needed Yet. The challenge to humanity and the freedom of peoples throughout the world, intensified in warfare in 1941. brought into play all the forces of mercy through the Amer ican Red Cross. A million women volunteers work ed in Red Cross chapters making garments and surgical dressings; in motor corps as Gray Ladies. They worked primarily to aid war victims abroad, and also to be prepared should war touch these shores. First Aiders were trained in ever greater numbers; First Aid detach ments were organized in factories, on city blocks, in public buildings; Disaster Preparedness Institutes, trained others; Chapters prepared to aid families of military men, where there is need. Military and Naval "Welfare Ser vice men and women were stationed at camps and hospitals to carry on Red Cross Chartered responsiility of aid to the armed forces. More than 8,700.000 adults and S, 500, 000 Juniors joined the Amer ican Red Cross to support and carry on this vital service. An even greater membership is called for during the next few days. Do your patriotic duty . . . If you have not been solicited please present your dollar to Attorney James Begley. whose office is just above the bank; Carl Schneider at the Plattsmouth State bank; or Bob Wurl at Wurl's store. Previously reported $399.45 Emil Weyrich 1.00 Miss Clara Weyrich 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. John Meisin- ger, Jr. 100 Miss Alice Weyrich 1.00 John Zatopek 1.00 L. M. Davey 100 Mrs. L. M. Davey 100 Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Noble 1.00 Walter Brittain 100 Clarence Cotner 10 John Bergmann 3.00 $412.45 DISTRICT COURT NOTES In district court Friday John Moralez was arraigned, charged with a bad check offense, making a plea of guilty to the charge as preferred. Judge Wilson after hearing the state ments of the defendant, granted a parole of the defendant to Sheriff Mrasek, the defendant to make good the checks. Friday afternoon Dick Siemers, of Sidney, Nebraska, was present in court charged with operating a motor vehicle while his driver's license was revoked. The defendant made a plea of guilty to the charge and was given a fine of $100 and costs for the of fense. Ke was remanded to the cus tody o the sheriff until the fine and costs are paid. In the office of the clerk of the district court today a suit in par tition was filed entitled. Elizabeth Frances Box vs. Walter G. Box, Ar thur J. Box and wife, Mary, John A. Box and wife. Lillian. The petition sets forth that the plaintiff is possessed of a two-fifth interest in real estate sought to be partitioned and the defendants each one-fifth. RETURNS FROM CALIFORNIA Elmer Taylor, who has been visit ing on the west coast for a few weeks, returned home Wednesday evening. Mr. Taylor had accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Taylor to the west coast, they remaining for the winter. He had a fine time and visited his son Earle and nephews, James and Francis Warren while in the west country. The last days of the stay were marred by the neces sary military precautions following the Japanese declaration of war on the United States and the attack on Hawaii. NOW AT FORT EENNTNG Lieutenant Stephen M. Davis, who has been at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is now at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he is attending the special motor school held at the large army training base. SAFE IN ISLANDS Mr.and Mrs. K. V. Halter of 1753 South Sixteenth. Lincoln, received a message Wednesday morning from their son, Jerry A., at Pearl Harbor saying he is safe. He is a member of the navy air corps. Jerry has often visited in Platts mouth with his uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wheeler and also at the Harry Nielsen home west of this city. He is a grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Barthold of this city. The many friends here will be pleased to learn of his safety. Senator Metzger Enlists in U. S. Military Service Senator fTom the Third Nebraska Dis- j trict Enrolls to Aid the Cause of His Country. William A. Metzger, of Ced Creek, senator from the third uni cameral district of the state of Ne braska, comprising Cass and Sarpy counties, has enlisted in the military service of his country. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Metzger of Omaha. Senator Metzger had long planned !the entry into service and with the present crisis that is challenging the finances, the manhood and wom anhood of the nation he has taken his place with the hundreds of thou sands of other young men of the na tion. After the examination at Fort Crook Monday he will go to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, to await as signment to a definite organization. Senator Metzger is expecting to retain his office until the expiration of hi3 term as have many legislators who have gone into service from the various parts of the country. Elwood Pankonin. son of Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Pankonin, of Louisville, was with Senator Metzger and they enlisted together and both expect to be assigned soon to their organiz ations. They expect to be placed in the quartermaster corps of the army. FUNERAL OF MRS. VERN PRICE Mrs. Jennie Price, GO, who had been taken to the Jennie Edmundson hospital on Wednesday, December 10. passed away on Saturday morn ing in that hospital at Council Bluffs, Iowa. Funeral services were held in Raynor's chapel at Glenwood, Iowa, this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev. J. S. Neal in charge of the ser vice. Interment was made in the Glenwood cemetery. Mrs. Price has been residing in Glenwood for the past year where she has been employed in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Prather. Immediate survivors are two sons, Clarence Price of Plattsmouth, and Edward of South Omaha; two daugh ters, Mrs. Raymond Grauf of South Omaha nad Mrs. Lyle Newburn of Visalia, Calif. Henry and Ed Johnson of Pa cific1 Junction are brothers of Mrs. Price and Mrs. Jesse Hurd of Neola, a sister. Eugene Snodgrass, Ed Kohrell, Lee Piper of this city, were among the six men who served as pall bear ers i LEAVES FOR WASHINGTON rrom Friday's Dally J. A. Edgerton, one of the old time residents of this city, depart ed this morning for Washington, D. C, where he is planning on spending the winter with his daugh ter, Mrs. Treva Eurd and family. Mrs. Burd has been in Washington for the past sixteen years in govern mental work and was married there, this being Mr. Edgerton's first op portunity of visiting at the Burd home. ENJOY CAROLS From Fridays Dally The musical offerings from the tower of the First Methodist church has proven very entertaining and in spirational the past week. Last eve ning the choir, using the Harold Hickman loud speaking system, broadcast a group of songs at their rehearsal. High School Christmas Party Tuesday Student Body Arranges Fine Pro gram to Greet Alumni Home From Other Places. The student council of the Platts mouth high school is sponsoring the Christmas party of the school to be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the assembly room of the school. The school is inviting all alumni of the Plattsmouth schools to be in attendance and joining in the fine program and entertainment that will be provided and the faculty as well will be guests of the students. The program will include novelties by the high school hand as well as numbers by alumni of the school, Christmas songs by the group and not the least the presence cf Santa Claus himself. In the evening the basketball game with Sacred Heart school of Omaha will be held at 7:30 and to which the public is cordially invited to at tend. At 8:30 a dancing party will be held at the gym of the school for the members cf the school and those who are alumni of the school, no one not a student or graduate of the school will be admitted. The pro gram will include the Bohemian numbers as well as the latest and most modern of dance selections. Bill Knoflicek and his Bohemian Eight will have some of the most popular of the Czech melodies to add to the festivities. This promises to be one of the largest Christmas parties staged by the school. TO CELEBRATE BIRTHDAY At last Monday's regular meeting of the Plattsmouth Townsend club, it was decided to have a dance in honor of the esteemed Dr. Townsend, celebrating the birthday of the great pension plan originator. Dr. Town send is the author of the bill, now before congress which provides for two per cent tax on all incomes over $3,000 per year and this tax money to be pro-rated among the people of the U. S. over 60 years of age. This tax of 2 per cent, on large incomes would not amount to any great sum, levied on any one person, but the collective amount collected from all the American citizens earn ing $3,000 or more per year, would permit an "old age" pension of prob ably $30 per month and thus per mitting a large number of the aged workers to retire and thus permit the younger men to secure employ ment. Celebrations of the venerable au thor's natal day, Jan. 13, 1942, will be held in a great manyof our na tion's cities and Plattsmouth will be among the celebrating cities. A committee has been appointed to ; arrange the celebrating festivities and this committee is now making ar rangements for the dance, probably ' n t 4 - n T oo-iAti lioll rr Ton 1 9 PREPARING FOR ANNUAL BALL The Plattsmouth Volunteer fire department are preparing to hold their annual ball on New Year's eve on Wednesday, December 31st. This is the one fund raising activity that the firemen stage each year, the proceeds being used for the activity fund of the department. The ball will have the strong sup port of the residents of the com munity in recognition of the good work that the firemen perform dur ing the year for the safety of the property of the citizens of the com munity. Not only in fire fighting but in aid in time of flood or other un usual conditions are the firemen to be found out doing their bit. The purchasers are not only aiding a very worthy cause, but those who attend the ball can be assured of a good time as well. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC As I am leaving soon it is neces sary that I ask all of those who owe me to please call at my office or home anFsettle their accounts be fore January 1. DR. O. C. HUDSON. Gil o ls to Gil o tjou JkU ivUlt a old 4tyU But U kaA ike old Unde KzofUt ia fyUesidlif, and hue. Ot'l lull off (fGad cheesi, C't'i. w&uh. cutd Autcesie, SayMt ike eld Merry Christmas ia you! Plattsmouth Journal ENLISTS IN AIR CORPS Charles Bennett, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bennett of this city, was the first young man from Cass county to volunteer for army service after Japan declared war on the United States. He went to Om aha and enlisted in the army air corps a week ago Monday. He was sent to Fort Crook yesterday for his physical examination and left imme diately for his destination. Charles was an honor student of the gradu ating class of 1937 and at the time cf his enlistment was employed by the office of the engineers depart ment at Fort Crook, where he was granted a three-year leave of ab sence. LECTURIXG IN LINCOLN Dr. E. A. Alba. Jr., of Manila, Philippine Islands, who has been traveling through this section of the state lecturing at schools and churches is now at Lincoln, lecturing there at the various city schools on oriental questions. Dr. Alba has had a great deal of annoyance since reaching this part of the west where war has caused a great deal of con fusion over orientals but has been able to appear before a large number of organizations for his talks. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Marilyn Kieck. daughter of Lora Lloyd Kieck, county superintendent, who has been at the Clarkson hos pital in Omaha, was able to return home Friday, her mother motoring up to bring her home. She has suf fered a severe infection of her arm that was quite critical for several days. She will be on the inactive list for some time until the infection is passed. HERE FROM KEMPER From Saturday's DaTiy John M. Soennichsen and Corbin Davis, Plattsmouth young men at tending the Kemper Military acad emy at Eoonville, Missouri, arrived home last evening. They will spend the holiday season here with the relatives and many school friends, returning the first of the year to Kemper at the close of the holiday vacation. WILL CLELBRATE GOLDEN WEDDING CHRISTMAS DAY Mr. and Mrs. George Topi iff, of this city are to observe their Golden Wedding at their home on Christ mas, 2 to 5 p.m. Their friends are invited to join in their anniversary. NETAB CHRISTMAS PARTY Miss Ruth Warga and Mrs. C. M. Bull entertained the Netab Camp Fire Girls at a Christmas party at Mrs. Bull s home in the Coronado apartments Friday evening, Dec. 19. The evening was spent in singing Christmas songs and playing various games for which prizes were given. At the close of the evening the hostesses served red and green fruit Jello, Christmas cookies and cocoa, at a prettily decorated table, eating by candlelight. Place cards were pins made of wood with their names on them. Each picked a gift from under the Christmas tree. All reported an en joyable time. ILL IN FLORIDA Friends will be sorry to learn that Mrs. Robert Neil of Delray Beach, Florida has just undergone a very serious operation. She is in St. Mary's hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida but is getting along so well that she will be home very soon. Mrs. Neil was a former resident of this city. She will be remembered as the former Julia Madsen. She is a sister of Mrs. L. E. Lancaster of the south part of the city. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Jasper Henderson, who for the past two weeks has been receiving treatment at the University hos pital at Omaha, was able to return Wednesday to this city and is now at his apartment at the Hotel Platts mouth. Mr. Henderson is feeling much improved nd benefitted by the stay at the hospital, but will con tinue his treatment here at home. HEAR FROM SON Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Long, of Mur ray, have received word from their son, Robert Long, one of the Cass county boys entering early into the service. He was at the time station ed in the Philippines and was safe and well. RECOVERS FROM FALL Mrs. John Hiber, Sr., who suffered a fall a few days ago at the family home on South 8th street, is now doing very well, altho still feeling the effects of the bruising caused by the fall. HOUSE FOR SALE Pre-Fabricated House for sale, bar gain price. 3 rooms and bath. See W. T. Bayly, 12th and Gold St. Plattsmouth. ltw CHURCHMAN IS HONORED The Rev. George St. George Tyner, rector of the St. Luke's Episcopal church and assistant at Trinity cath edral at Omaha, has received added honors as a recognition of his very ble work in the church. The vestry of the Trinity cathedral has elected the genial rector as Dean of the Trinity cathedral. Canon Tyner is ranked as one of the leading meml.trs of the clergy n Omaha and his mnr-y friends there as well as in Plattsmouth will be very much pleased that he has had this added honor bestowed. Treasurer Urges Bring In Old Plates When Securing New 1942 License Plates Can Aid Defense by Bringing in Plates. County Treasurer John E. Turner is joining in the campaign to help in national defense by urging the auto and truck owners of the county to bring in all of their old license plates that they may have in order that the metal may be used again. Many have several years of the old plates that can serve a good purpose by being used over. The county treasurer also states that he has on hand the license plates for 1942 passenger automo biles and commercial trucks that are now available to the public. There has been no farm truck or trailer plates received, however, and the treasurer desires to call the at tention of the farmers to this fact and as soon as the plates arrive an nouncement will be made. OTOE YOUNG PEOPLE WED Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 at the Christ Lutheran church, west of this city, occurred the marriage of Emmons William Meisinger and Miss Sevelta Marie Alice Gilfert, both of Otoe. Attending the bridal couple were Idell and Arnold Gilfert, sister and brother of the bride. The impressive ring service was celebrated by the Rev. A. Lentz, pas tor of the church, bringing the bless ing of the church to the ceremony. The bridal party departed for Otoe immediately after the ceremony where a fine wedding dinner was ar ranged at the home of the bride for the members of the family. The groom is a son of the late Wil liam George Meisinger of this coun ty. IN DEEP GRATITUDE We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation for the acts of kindness, messages of sympathy and beautiful floral offerings received from our many friends in Platts mouth and other cities in our recent bereavement in the loss of our be loved son and brother, Gene Gilbert Rozell. - We especially thank Rev. Earl Himes and those assisting in songs, namely Raymond Cook, Mrs. Hal Garnett and Mrs. Oliver C. Hudson; and special mention is given to the Ladies' Aid of the Christian church for their assistance. Mr. and Mrs. Emery Rozell and family. HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Mrs. Virgil Kline and two chil dren, of Los Angeles, are here for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Hopkins and Mr. ami Mrs. Earl R. Kline. They will be here for some time visiting and while the war time conditions are prevailing through the southern part of California. BOY TO M00RES Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Moore are announcing the birth of a son, born to them in Plattsmouth on Decem ber 17. Mrs. Moore's maiden name was Hazel Clugey. PROGRAM AND PLATE SUPPER Given at Cottonwood school, dis trict No. 27. Friday, Dec. 19 at 8 p. m. All are invited. KATHLEEN NOLTE, dl5-2tw Teacher. Plan Strong Recreational Program Here Meeting of Local Committee Last Evening to Develop a Program of Community Activity. From FiMay's Da!ly Last evening Robert Reade, new recreational director, met with the local committee that has charge for the sponsoring city of Plattsmouth. The members of the committee pres ent were Milo Price, chairman; Frances Lomax, David Fowler, E. G. Ofe, G. L. Farley, Lotus Nichols, Helen Porter and Madge Garnett. Mr. Reade in meeting with the committee wished to have the com mittee leaders produce definite sug gestions as to a committee to pro vide the size end duties of the ac tivities that might be desired, the community needs and wants under the program of recreational service. The selection of the recreational committee under the new setup will have definite purposes and as Mr. Reade pointed out, a good active com mittee generally meant that there would be a good program, this hav ing been demonstrated in some 125 cities of the state. Mr. Read also pointed out the need on the general committee of many varied viewpoints of the activities that might be projected, such as members from laboring ranks, business men, health, service, schools, youth, social work ers, American service men and of the religious representatives. From the observance and suggestions of such a committee a long term pro gram might be planned. The Recreation Center will be greatly improved, it was cited by the sponsoring committee, being closed for a two-week period for re pairs and redeeoration. It is expected to have the floors repaired as they are in bad shape, a partition at the rear will shut off the woodcraft shop from the main room, where a large room will provide for the more ex tended features such as games, table tennis and other activities, portable screens will be provided that the room can be enlarged or made small er as desired. The front part of the building will be for quiet games as well as reading. The whole of the interior will be redecorated and placed in the best of shape. REUNION AT GALLOWAY HOME Kmm Friday's Daffy The W. A. Galloway home near this city, was the scene of a series of very pleasant family reunions this week, bringing together a great many of the family and pleasant messages from others. One of the visits that was so much enjoyed was that of the visit of their son and brother. Pvt. Firnice Gal loway, who has been in training at Fort Leonard Wood, at Rolla, Mis souri. He came in Monday to spend a short time with the family, friends and neighbors before going on to Vancouver Barracks, Washington, where he was to report. The family also received word that another son. Charles Galloway, who had been employed at Wake Island, for quite some time, had arrived back in the continental United States a short time before the island was attacked by the Japanese forces. On Saturday there arrived Mrs. C. G. Mitchell. Mrs. Claude Bristow, of Hamilton, Missouri, Mrs. George Faxter and daughter, Lucille, of Chilicothe. Missouri, all sisters of Mrs. Galloway and Glen Snow, a brother, of Kansas City, Missouri, all coming up for an over Sunday visit with their Nebraska relatives. They were joined here by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kinsella of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Don Stevens and daughter, of Council Bluffs. The day passed all too quickly for the jolly party of relatives in a fine reunion. Glen Snow, who was recently dis charged from the second cavalry troop at Camp Funston, Kansas, Is expecting to be called back in ser vice. THE LAST WORD Men's Elasti Glass Billfold. Transparent very flexible very durable very new only $1. C. E. Wescott's Sons.