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PAGE SIX City Schools Practice Air Raid Drills Students Take Interest in Training to be of Value in Case of Real Raids While many of the residents of this part of the west are inclined to take as a matter of course that this section will not have air raids, but not so the young people of the grade and high schools. Already one air raid drill has been held and in which the children show ed the greatest interest as the alarms were sounded seeking shelter near the floor under tables in the halls and away from the windows. These precautions are gained from observa tion of the effect.; of the raids in England where bombs have many times damaged chool buildings bt where the precautions have saved many. Drills have been held at the Cen tral, Columbian, First ward and Mer cerville schools with great success as the pupils realize even better than their elders that while these m".y not be needed, they may mean the saving of lives in an air war that might reach or land. Ac'ding to the alertness of the prog-am. there has been air wardens anpeinted in the Central building where there are large groups of the children, Richard Wohlfarth. Rich Duxbury, John Kelly, Delbert All bee, Marvin Winters and Junior Kaf fenberger. The school system also has their lire drills in which the students are taught to march orderly from the school into the open while in the air drills, as stated they find shelter in the building. SCOUT LEADERS TO MEET CHALLENGE OF PHILLIPS Scout leaders and other prominent citizens all over the Arbor Lodge district of the Cornhusker Council are preparing this week to meet the challenge of Frank Phillips, of Bar tlesville, Okla., who two years ago made possible the extension of Scout ing in the State of Nebraska through a large gift. During 1940 and 1941, Phillips money was used to supple ment that raised in the various dis "FROM THE FAR CORNERS OF THE EARTH" In time of peace, the telephone industry literally searches "the far corners of the earth" for the materials needed in the manufacture of today's marvelously effi cient telephone equipment. Tin, rubber, antimony, silk, nickel, platinum, gold, etc., come to the telephone manufacturer from widely scattered parts of the globe. The raging fires of war, covering all portions of the world, have cut off most of these sources of supply. Such stocks of materials as re main at hand are being diverted to defense production. The telephone industry is anxious to con tribute everything within its power to that final victory we all know will come. It ex pects to continue to render "the world's finest telephone service" despite the handi caps of restricted equipment production. But it will not be able to carry on any ex pansion program during the emergency. In terms of YOUR telephone serv ice, this means that your best interests will be served if you maintain your present service in tact. Once it is removed, we can not guarantee our ability to re-, place it until the war is over! THo Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph' Co. "A Nebraska Company $2gk Serving Its People" tricts in order to carry out the ex pansion program. In 1942 no Phillips money will be available. District and council leaders are confident, how ever, that enough money will be raised to continue the program. Carl Dammast, finance chairman for three counties Cass, Otoe, and Nemaha, which comprise the Arbor Lodge district announced that sim ultaneous campaigns will be staged in Nebraska City, Weeping Water, Plattsmouth, Nehav.ka, Louisville, Murray, Syracuse, Cook, Auburn, Peru, Brown vllle and Union on Feb ruary 10, starting with an Earlq Bird breakfast at 7 a. m. More than 350 men are expected to conduct these campaigns, which will also be extended to communities not now having organized Scouting. A report dinner will be held at Nebraska City on the evening of Feb. 11. at which time the district audit will be made. In 1941 a total of 1G47 persons contributed $2299.00 to the district wide campaign. An effort to increase the number of contributors, and the individual contribution, will be made this year. TIRE RATIONING BOARD The tire rationing board which has its headquarters at Weeping Water, has adopted a. change in the regular meetings that will be of the greatest interest in all sections of the county. The board, composed of W. G. Eoedeker of Murray, Fred Rehmeier and Ben Olive, both of Weeping Water, has set their meeting time on Friday of each week f;om 1 to 4 p. m. Heretofore they have met twice a week. It has been arranged that in an emergency case any of the members of the board may be called to give service to the applicant. FARM TRUCK PLATES HERE The office of County Treasurer John E. Turner has received the farm truck license plates for 1942 and they can now be secured by the truck owners. These plates were not availaMe at the first of the year and many have been disappointed in not receiving them but can now be served. Free Garden Book. Beautifully il lustrated in natural colors. Nebras ka Nurseries, 4Sth and O, Lincoln, Nebraska. j 2 2-2 9 h1 AUCTION RED CROSS CALF Thinking of some way to help the American Red Cross war relief fund at this time, Frank Martin of Union decided to donate a calf and desig nated that it be auctioned at the Plattsmouth sale barn. This was done Saturday and the calf thus far brought in $79. The final bidder was Fred Hhss, who paid $3.50 for the animal, and lie told Attorney James Begley, local Red Cross chairman, that he would offer the calf up for auction again. Both the Plattsmouth Sale Barn officials and Rex Young, auctioneer, donated their services. Tom Tilson was the first bidder, when he pledged $5.00, and the fol lowing bids were made: Mrs. Carl Grosshans $ 2.50 Glen Vallery 2.50 C. A. Tilson 2.50 Earl Lancaster 2.50 Mr. Schmidt 2.50 Marion Warthen 2.50 Frank Hogue 2.00 Dr. Oscar Sandin 2.00 Ait Sullivan 2.00 Mike Hausladen 2.00 Bob Wolfe .-- 2.00 Jack Burton Sterling Ross Newton Sullivan 2.00 2.00 2.00 John Klein 2.00 Taylor Cuthrell . Eugene Snodgrass 2.00 2.00 2.00 Wayne Ackley C. Kraeger 2.00 Boh Vallerv 2.00 Vern Meisinger 2.00 John Cornelius 2.00 Julius Pitz 2.00 E. J. Ferrie 2.00 John Motacek 2.00 Mr. Clinkenbeard 100 Bert Lloyd 100 Joseph Safarik 100 John Campbell 2.00 Lloyd Scott 1-00 Rex Young 4.00 Claude Mayabb 2.00 Harry Henton 1.00 Leonard Stoehr 2.00 Carl Grosshans 2.50 Fred Hess 3.50 TOTAL $79.00 Krr.rn Weilnedlav's Uanv The calf, which was donated by Frank Martin of Union, is proving very valuable. Last Saturday the animal was auctioned off at the Plattsmouth Sale Barn, and the final bidder was Fred Hess, local musical director. That day $79.00 was rais ed. This week Mr. Hess disposed of the calf, which is now in possession of Hamilton & Baumgart. An extra $12.50 was secured, so thus far the calf has netted the Red Cross $91.50. Other Red Cross doners are: Previously reported , $740.29 Earl Becker 1.00 Mrs. Herman Graham , 1.00 Ben Sneck 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. August Keil and Garold 3.00 John Rice 1.00 Fred T. Ramge 1.00 William Rummel 1.00 Milo Farr.ey 1.00 Dr. Leonard Fitch 3.00 Guy Bestor 1.00 Plattsmouth Woman's Club 3.00 Girls Defense Unit 18. 6S Proceeds from Calf, (Second Sale) 12.50 Mrs. Howard Porter 1.00 TOTAL $789.47 WOMEN CAN FRUIT LINCOLN, Jan. 20 (UP) State Leader Mary Ellen Brown of Nebras ka Project clubs estimated today that the 20 state club women had canned nearly five million quarts of fruit, vegetables and meat during 1941. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY JMAKV "23 and 24 DOU15LK FEATUIIK ;rKe MoiitKoiiirry and I.ynne Hub ert in .line ;re-y'i "Last of the Duanes" and Guy Kihbee nnl Mililrnl C'oleM in 'Scattergood Meets Broadway' Youll chuckle wlien lie outsmarted the crooks! Also Chap. 1 of Dead End Kids and Little TourIi Guys serial "SKA II ID KltS" Mat. Sat. 2::t0; MKht Sliowe 7 & :SO Adults, 28; Children, 11, inc. Tax SUNDAY - MONDAY J.ni'AKV 23 and 2 ( lark tiahle and l.nna Turner In "Honky Tonk" The thrilling topper to ''Boom Town.'' Make plans to see this! Also Our iniiK Comedy, Color Carton & Xrna Sl'SDAY MATINEE. 2:30 Matinee 28i and 11S inc. Tax MgbtN. 7:00 and 9:15 Nights 33 and 11, inc. Tax TUESDAY ONLY JAIMAHV 27 BARGAIN DAY Victor Mrl.aeleu. Dennlx O'Keefe, I'atay Kelly and Zaxii Vlttn In "Broadway Limited" A crack trainful of joy and laughs! Alan Comedy and ovelly Iteela Mat. Tues. 2:30 - Night Shows 7 & 9:00 Adults, SO; Children, 11. inc. Tax WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY J A ! I AltV 2S and 21 UOUBLK FEATURE Jnmea Stewart and I'aulette Goddard In "Pot o Gold" Millions, of laughs, hit tunes ' and Gorgeous Girls. And Warren William and Ituth Ford In "Secrets of the Lone Wolf" The Lone Wolf gives lessons to the cops! All for regular mid-week admission. Adults, 28; Children, 11. inc. Tax ANNUAL MEETING OF THE NATIONAL FARM LOAN GROUP Carl D. Ganz, secretary-treasurer of the Alvo, Greenwood, Nehawka and Otoe County National Farm Loan Associations announces that the above associations will hold their second combined annual meeting at the Agricultural Building in Weep ing Water, Nebraka, on Monday, February 9. Inasmuch as this is the twenty fifth anniversary of the National Farm Loan Associations in Cass county, it is expected that a large percentage of the members will be present at this meeting. At the pres ent time there are about 600 mem bers in the four associations which comprise the Alvo group. Plans have been made for a report of the financial condition of each association, the election of a director from each association to serve for a period of three years, a dinner at noon, and an excellent program for the afternoon. The principal speaker of the after noon will be Mr. William Power, the assistant sales manager of the Chev rolet Motor company of Detroit. Mr. Power has a national reputation as a convention speaker. The Farm Loan Associations are most fortunate in being able to present Mr. Power at this convention. All members and their wives or husbands, as the case may be, are invited. FINED ON TRAFFIC CHARGE Monday afternoon before Judge C. L. Graves, E. A. Myer, of Sabetha, Kansas, was arraigned on the charge of speeding, it being alleged that the defendant had been going from 80 to 90 miles an hour on highway No. 75 Sunday night. Patrolman R. H. Beckman was the complaining officer. After hearing the evidence in the case Judge Graves assessed a fine of $20 on charge of reckless driving and speeding, totaling $40. The de fendant paid the fine and was re leased. IOWA PEOPLE ARE WEDDED From 'Wednesday's Dailv This morning at the parsonage o the St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed church was celebrated the marriage of William Henry Huff and Betah Ann Stille, both of Silver City, Iowa. Rev. Willard Sherman read the marriage lines. The single ring service was used in joining the lives of the young people. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Stille. also of Silver City. The brother and sister of the bride were married here several weeks ago by Rev. Sherman. SUN0WA NEWS We met at the library Jan. 20. The meeting was called to order by our president, Margaret Hcineman. Janet Tiekotter was ill but will be back in school Wednesday. We made 50 nut cups for a veterans hospital This was a junior Red Cross project Some of the girls brought books to send to the soldiers which we gave to Miss Leonard and she will send them. We then closed the meeting. Carol Lou Bernhardt, Scribe. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE On Tuesday afternoon at the office of Judge A. H. Duxbury in the court house, Donald Herman Knop and Marie Rogge, both of Atlantic, Iowa, were married. The marriage lines were read by Judge Duxbury and the ceremony witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Knop of Peru, Iowa. The parties later returned to their Iowa home. SOCIAL SECURITY INFORMATION In order that assistance and in formation regarding the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance program of the Social Secarity Act mry be given to wage earners and the relatives of deceased wage earn ers, a representative from the field office will be at the Plattsmouth post office on Tuesday, January 27, 1942, between the hours of 2:00 and 3 p. m. MAKE CORN PAYMENTS WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 (UP) A total of 7,100 loans on 6,085,000 bushels of 1940 corn and 1938-39 re sealed corn have, been repaid by Ne braskans since Jan. 1, 1941, accord ing to a report by the U. S. Depart ment of Agriculture. Still outstanding' In Nebraska were 21,600 loans Involving 19,769,- 000 bushels. Our stock of leeral blanks is most complete. Reasonably priced, too! Subscribe to The Journal UNION ITEMS By Journal Field Representative D. Ray Frans and wife with their son Jimmie, and Mrs. Jennie Frans, mother of Ray, were in Murray last Sunday visiting atthe homes of Dr. and Mrs. (!. H. Gilmore and Mr. and Mrs. Karl Merritt. A letter recently received from Arthur Foster, son of It. K. Foster, who is at Camp Polk, La., states that he is like the camp life very well and is active in the training. He was shocked to receive the news of the passing of his grandmother, Mrs. Christina Larson. Miss Augusta Robb, who has been visiting in Union for a number of weeks, departed last. Monday for Lincoln where she will visit for a time at the home of her brother, F. V. Robb prior to departing for Los Angeles in a few days. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Griffin with their auto took Mr. and Mrs. Arden Ruhman and their son John to Plattsmouth where the party enjoyed a show at the Cass. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth McBride has 2 3 new homes under const ruc tcok a load of his goods to Humis- j tion, these are nearing completion tan, Iowa, where he has made the very rapidly. purchase of a fami and where he) Wescott's addition just south of will move in the spring and will be 'the Kozy Home addition has six new neighbor to Emmons Morton. Mr. and Mrs. Rov Whitmore were guests over the week-end at the home of the parents of Mrs. Whit more, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Upton. John Pearsley departed via Om aha for the south where he has ac cepted a position with the United States government as operator of a drag line at an aerial base in Ja- macia and with a very flattering salary of $100 per w eek. Ray Becker, county register of deeds was a visitor with his parents and looking after some business mat ters in Union last Monday. Mrs. Wayne Gant of Lincoln has been hired by the Union board of education as one of the teachers in the Union schools. Entertained the Family Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Griffin at their Union home were host and hostess to the other members of the family last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Winscot of Plattsmouth were so busy they could not get to the very fine dinner which was enjoyed by the others. The occasion was the birth- f nn,i r,pr.,i , " ,., who is leaving for training camp. There were there for the occasion Mrs. E. M. Griffin of Plattsmouth, the mother, Mr. and Mrs. MeFarland. Russell Arnold and family. Returns from Hospital Mrs. Dale Karnopp, wife of the postmaster and druggist of Lnion, ' , , . . , :S. . Stefan, communications; Owen who has been at the St. Marys hos- U... . , ... , . , i xr , -x , I. inchell. policing; Fdwin Puis, pub- pital in Nebraska City for the past,,:. ....,. T , , 1 i He lelations: Elmer Johnson. Red three weeks, where she underwent a major poeration was able to return nome 10 union last smuaay. wnne bonds and stamps; Mrs. II L Clark she has been getting along very nice- secretary of the council and chair ly she has not as yet recovered her r-rrr-rz-rzrr health and strength, but is showing " very nice improvement. Her many c . , . . . . . friends rejoice in her improvement. Married Last Saturday Miss Lucele Gruber, an excellent young woman, wno is ana nas ueen assistant postmaster at Union, was united in marriage at the home of the parents of the groom. Mr. Dale Long, who is a member of the office force of the AAA offices at Weeping Water and an excellent young man. The ceremony was held at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Long in Murray, the marriage lines being read by Rev. Neill Stewart, pastor of the United Presbyterian iey. Mrs. Charles Land was the pa church of Murray. The young people tient. Sixteen members and one vis both have employment and will make itor were present. The next meeting their home in Weeping Water after a 'will be in February with Mrs. R. - l ry 1 t i . . ' iew weens, i ney win mane a trip in June to Tacoma, Washington, where they will spend some time with a sister of Mrs. Long, Mrs. Ralph Ken nedy, who make their home in the west. Blessed by Granddaughter Jesse Crook was made happy when his son, Charles Crook last Satur- day was presented a daughter, mak- ing Uncle Jesse a grandfather. Mr. crooK is uearing nis nonors easily and his many friends are good ( natureaiy congratulating mm on nis,v.here the business meetine and so- good fortune. Sustains Two Broken Ribs Friday of last week, R. E. Foster who was doing the housework, he and his son, John, keeping house, and was emptying a tub of water he stepped on a slippery place in the yard where there was ice and fell, striking the edge of the porch floor and fractured two of his ribs. The pain and soreness was so intense that he could not attend the funeral of Mrs. Larson, mother of the late Mrs. BELLEVUE NEWS Many New Homes Built in Bellevue Construction Woikers Busy All Sun nier and Fall in Building; of Attractive Hoi.'.es The tn.ipv new Iiopii :t that arc , being built in Iiellev an showing! increase almost each d;.y and mak ing impres:-'( t; as 1 ti" different hous ing projects are completing one after another. ?n th. lM;rr:i,t ..(HStion there are! 12 jiew bonus com peted and just recently there hav? I een ommit- J Mcxey, president. merits for 25 more dwelling in this Friendly circle meets first Thurs nleasant section of the city. 'day of each month. Mrs. Rinald Oh- The Kozy Homes section ha 13 under construction at this time, some nearing completion and there nasi .been commitments for 10 more The Peterson addition to the city. ! houses under construction and six have basements dug and ready for foundations. Robertson's addition has six new houses under construction and six basements ready for foundations. The Bellevue Lumber Co. is doin: their part in the boosting program with six homes completed and ready for occupancy. while William Fra- ,zier, contractor, has three new houses j completed. j Joe Larson has nine homes corn- pleted and one under construction at this time. Mr. Larson has three of his homes rented and has sold three, the lpst being sold on Tues day of this week. In all there are approximately 14 0 new homes built or under con struction at this time in this fine little city. MEETING KELD TO ORGAN- IZE DEFENSE COUNCIL Timet ins was held Wednesday! niFlit to r.rranize the Civilian lie- fense Council which was authorized i recently by a city ordinance. Mayor F. H. Freeman is automatically local ! director of defense. The council will study, develop md arry out a local defense plan. The following persons on the icouncil have been given these ap pohitments: Dr. Betz. chairman of medical advisory council; Wilbur Shafer, education; Wilbur Kast. chief lire warden; Hoyt Clark, trans portation, demolition nnrl rlonvnnco- Cross; W. J. Shallcross. eo-ordin-ator; Oscar Kayser, sale of defense vnc!inr. it-i,s, , roster. While he can get around : ,., ,,.s,i, i, t now with the injury taped up he ' fill ia Union Extension Club Meets The Union Extension club met at the home of M,.s Delbert Llnd Tuesday with Mrs Charles McCarthy as assistant. After the flag palute ' roH rall and lllinutes were giyen Tne club voted (o join (he Red Cross Mrs. L- G Todd led the singing of "God Bless America," and "Old Black joe." Mrs. iEalfoiIr gave a sketch on ' the book "The Argonant." The club ieSson, "If Illness Conies," was given by Mrs. Frans and Mrs. Wm. Pears- Opp and Mrs. Seefus as hostesses Refreshments were served. ATTEND FUNERAL IN BODY Out of respect to a member of long standing, a large group of the Degree of Honor members attended the fu neral services for Mrs. John Gochen- our in a body Tuesday afternoon services were conducted at 2 o'clock at the First Christian church. Following the services the ladies went to Mrs. Henrietta Ofe's home, cial hour were spent. Over a dozen lodies were present. Mrs. Ofe served refreshments at the close of the 'session HOME FROM D0ANE Bill Knorr, student at Doane col- lege, is to enjoy a few days stay here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Knorr, and friends, having completed his examinations and will enjoy a few days before the opening of the second semester. man of the volunteer office. City-wiily registration of volun teer worker; will be started under the direction of tlie Legion Aux iliary as .ff.on as cards arc printed and various chairmen will organize their committees as ooti as the retris tration is completed. A'resByterian Morning worship at 11 o'clock. Missionary society meets second Thursday of each month. Mrs. Maude Frazeur, president. Ladies' Aid meets third Wedncs- ! j day of each month. Mrs. Kllen man, president. j Young People's Society meets each Sunday at 6:30 p. m. Lachan Oh- Sunday at 6:30 p. m. man, president. Choir pract ices each Thursday eve- ning. Miss Leola Shopper, director; Mrs. Rinold Ohman, pianist. Caretaker Frank C. Maxey. Parish Worker Miss Pauline Lair. Newcomers and strangers in Belle- vue are cordially invited to worship with us. i : t. Marys Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a. m. Catechism class follows the 8 o'clock Mass Sunday morning. Rev. R. J. j Ahern, pastor, Thp Altar Society meets the sec- u-l;l mursuay oi every r.iontn. -Mrs. F. J. Knobbe, president. NUTRITION TO FEATURE PROGRAM OF P.T.A. MEET The P. T. A. will hold its regular meeting Wednesday. January 2S, at S p. m. at the school house, the meet ing being sponsored by the American Legion. This meeting will be of particular interest, the principal speaker be ing Miss Mable Doremus, who is a slate nt"tion specialist with the , Collere of Agriculture of the Uni versity ct Nebraska. Miss Uoremus will have as her , Miujfci uuuu inuuuioti aim l-.co- nomical Buying," a topic which is of particular interest at this time when low cost menus and a maximum of , food value is so desirable. This mi : u nion program is aiso a very tit'iir.ue and important part of the Civilian Defense work. An urgent invitation is extended to evervone in the com- ' "'ty to attend thiS meeting. A dollar award will be given again this month to the room that has the largest percentage of parents present at this meeting. STAYING AT COVINGTON HOME Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Frazeur and children will be at the Covington home until Mrs. Frazeur has regain ed her strength. E0WLS AT COUNCIL ELUFFS A group of riattsmouth bowlers went to Council Bluffs, Iowa, and bowled with the Council Bluffs Champs Sunday. Plattsmouth beat the Iowa boys by 115 points. Next Sunday the Council Bluffs boys are to return for another game, and the local troupers hope to win again. Box Score Plattsmouth (2393) Hsrry Shiffer 13G 197 164 497 460 483 557 39C Raymond Bourne 169 16S 146 Bob Brittain 160 184 213 Alan McClanahan 131 122 143 747 905 S41 2393 Council Bluffs (2278) R. Reimer 122 144 147 413 G. R. T. K. McWilliams 153.136 129 418 Franklin 166 123 150 439 Farrage 205 139 188 532 Berry 164 169 143 476 810 711 757 2278 GO TO NEBRASKA CITY From Wednpsrtay's Darty Vernon Waterman, debate coach of the Plattsmouth high school, who was at Nebraska City this afternoon with five of his debate squad who will participate in a non-contest de bate with the Nebraska City squad. The Plattsmouth debators were Bill Robertson, George Jacobs Mar garet Fricke, Robert Cole, and Bill Hula. VISITORS IN THE CITY From Wednesuay's Darty This afternoon C. E. Heebner, former county commissioner, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Westlake, Miss Ima Heeb ner of Nehawka, p.nd Mrs. Arthur Adams of Eagle, were in the city. They were at the court house to look over securing delayed birth certificates.