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THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1942. THE PLATTSMOUTH EVENING JOURNAL PAGE FIVE 'i i t J ; t 4 ,1 j-'i -i ; : : h-i 1 1 1 : 1 1 i-h. t Cass County Farm v Bureau Notes Copy furnished from Office ? or county Agent Waldo. J Farmers Will Meet Food Needs Despite future hardships, Ameri can farmers will meet the food pro duction challenge and contribute their important part toward victory, Director V. H. Brokaw of the col lege of agriculture, told the more than 500 farm men and women at tending the second annual Cass county Feeders' day here Wednes day. The meeting drew farm men and S women from all parts of the county. County Extension Agents Willard Waldo and Jessie Baldwin had charge of the activities which in cluded exhibits of br. ked foods, im proved seed and certified seed as well as separate sessions for both men and women. Director Brokaw paid rtibute to Cass County farmers in discussing the "job ahead." He urged them to prepare for 1942 production by co operating with one another. Exchange of machinery, labor and other things will assist in getting the necessary food production. "We need to build a strong and consolidated nation and we know you are willing to do your part in defending our way of life," Brokaw said. Will Meet Production Goals Indications from farmers were that, given favorable weather con ditions, production goals set up by the department of agriculture will be met. Most of this increase will tome through better feeding and management. 1 H. E. Iske of Plattsmouth, a Brown j bwiss dairy breeder, told how through better use oi purebred sires he is stepping up his milk produc tion. Use of a new bromegrass pas ture will help reduce labor and speed up the milk flow this summer, he said. His herd is now producing right at 350 pounds of butterfat per cow. Mrs. Eldon Mendenhall of Elm wood explained how they netted $1,73 per hen labor wage on a flock of over 200 the past year, j With continued use of improved methods their flock is doing even better this year to produce the in crease called for. Increased interest in soybean pro duction was indicated at the after noon session. Farmers pointed out that prices are now favorable and they are anxious to help Uncle Sam get the needed acreage for 1942. Glenn LeDioyt of the Nebraska Grain Improvement Association advised planting either the Dunfield, Iliini or Manchu varieties. Urges Planting Better Seed Elvin F. Frolik, assistant exten sion agronomist, urged the plant ing of better seed in 1942 as an other assurance in getting expanded production. Frolik said also that the use of good seed is as important in successful crop production as the use of well-bred livestock in meat production. With hog numbers on the increase, the farmers listened to Dr. H. L. Hanson describe livestock manage ment in saving feed and labor this year. He urged the feeding of bal- Dependable Insurance No matter what may be your insurance need we are prepar ed to take care of it for you. PROTECT WHAT YOU HAVE It costs more now to replace damaged property See INSURANCE- TtGt Plattsmouth anced rations. Protein feeding will pay big dividends. Dr. Hanson also emphasized the need of proper care of the bow at farrowing time and the labor saved by self-feeding. Extension Editor George S. Round explained the 1942 Pasture-Forage-Livestock program and how it is all important this year to plan plentiful feed supplies for expanded livestock numbers. Enrollments in the edu cational program are now being made and efficient production is be ing emphasized. Give Demonstrations Several hundred women attended the women's session in the after noon. Mrs. Nelson ferger of Ne hawka, presided. Miss Jessie H. Bald win, Cass county home demonstra tion agent, presented a demonstra tion on making cheese. Mrs. Aman da McDonald of Weeping Water, presented a bit of "egg magic" in showing better use of eggs. Extension Horticulturist E. H. Hoppert told the joint session about the victory home and garden pro gram and urged participation. Early planting of vegetables was advocat ed. Most of the interest rested with potatoes and tomatoes with ques tions tired at Hoppert from all angles. In the baked foods contests, scores of women had entries. The first places were awarded to: Angel food cake, Mrs. August Rieke and Mrs. Parsons. Sponge cake, Mrs. Eugene Day and Mrs. Leo Rikli. Maccaroons. Margaret Ranney and Mrs. Oliver Meisinger. Cream puffs, Mrs. Era mett Ccok and Mrs. Raymond Nel son. Sour Cream Chocolate Cake, Mrs. Eugene Day. Sour Cream Cook ies, Mrs. Mary Ranney. Sugar Substitutes Do you have questions regarding the use of honey, syrup or molasses for sweetening in lace of sugar. If so, see that your club or group is represented at one of the home demonstration leaders training meet ings scheduled below. All organized women's groups are urged to have representation at these medtings, these leaders in turn to take the helps back to their local groups. Tuesday, March 10 M. E. church basement. Weeping Water. Wednesday. March 11 Mrs. B. E. Sumner's home, Elmwood. Thursday, March 12 Mrs. Ivan Balfour's home, Union. Friday, March 13 Plattsmouth. Wednesday, March 18 Eagle. Thursday, March 19 Mrs. Henry Tool's home, Murdock. Plans Complete for Tour E. A. Kelloway, secretary of the Omaha livestock Exchange, will be one of the prominent out-of-county visitors at the Cass-Sarpy county feed lot tour Monday, March 9. The first stop on the tour will be the Sterling Ingwerson farm west of Plattsmouth at 10 a. m. Lunch will be at the Methodist church basement in Louisville with the stops in the afternoon planned in Sarpy county. Feeders are urged to bring their friends and spend the day inform ally seeing and discussing cattle and sheep feeding. The schedule of the stops for the day is as follows: 9:45 Leave Plattsmouth State Bank 10:00 Sterling Ingwerson 10:30 J. F. Wehrbein 11:00 W. H. Wehrbein 11:30 Jake Tritsch and Oliver Meisinger 12:00 Lunch M.E. church at Louisville 1:00 Sarpy County Women Have New Garment A "protect-all" garment for worn- Here are some numbers you will be un able to buy again at these prices. So lay in a supply while you can. Typewriter Tablets, 40 sheets 2 for 15c Typewriter Paper, 500 sheets 60 C Pencils, oversize erasers 3 for Sc Typewriter Carbon Paper, blue or black, 4 for 10c SV2X&V2 Pencil Tablets, 300 pages 3 for 20p Playing Cards, double deck, gold edge 65c Game Chips, 100 in a box, assorted 50 C Regular 50c and 75c Box Paper; Special 25c Will be the last Paper Towels in rolls at XOc White Paper Napkins, V2 gross in box. .2 for 15c Facial Tissue, 150 size 9C; 200 size 120 500 size 250 FOR ONE WEEK FROM MARCH 9 TO 14 ESatteo EqoIi Store Phone 265 ........ . Plattsmouth, Nebr. en who do outdoor work on farms or any place where it's damp and cold has been designed by Clarice Scott of the U. S. Department of Ag riculture's Bureau of Home Econom ics, it was said today by Jessie Bald win, home demonstration agent for Cass county. The garment is made of shower-proof cotton. It resembles somewhat an army parka in a streamlined feminine version. The protect-all slips over the head and falls in place. It is cut full and can be tied to fit snugly at the waist. Since there is no front or back opening the garment can't blow open on blustery days. A hood is cut in one with rest of the garment. Designs and patterns for the gar ment have been released for com mercial use and can be obtained from several of the well-known pat tern companies. The patterns are not available from the bureau. Novel Use for Brooder House Tomato and cabbage plants for early planting can be started in boxes hung in the top of the brood er house, according to Jack Red dit, extension poultryman and E. H. Hoppert, extension horticulturist at the Nebraska College of Agriculture. Redditt says that the humidity resulting from the watering of the growing plants will improve the hooding conditions in the house. A fairly damp or humid atmosphere makes a better place to brood chicks than the extremely dry conditions that prevail in many brooder houses. Governor Asks for Gardens A proclamation naming March 2 to 7 as "Victory Home and Gar den Enrollment Week" was issued February 24 by Governor Dwight Griswold of Nebraska. The governor suggested that all Nebraskans with suitable ground and garden facilities enroll in the national garden pro gram. "I ask for the patriotic co operation of all citizens throughout Nebraska," the governor stated. "An adequate home food supply is the best means of assuring the health and strength of the American fam ily in war times. Increased food needs of our armed forces, allies, and citizens living in cities will re quire greatly increased supplies of certain foods." Every family in Cass county is being invited to attend one of the meetings held in each town in the county this week. Those who find it impossible to attend are asked to write to the County Extension Office at Weeping Water for a card which the family can sign pledging to do those things asked for by Governor Griswold. JOLLY WORKERS CLUB The Jolly Workers club met on Friday at the home of Mrs. Lester Meisinger for an all-day session of work and pleasure. The ladies made rugs for Mrs. Meisinger and Mrs. Roy Tschirren. At the noon hour a fine covered dish luncheon was serv ed by the members of the group. After the work of the day the group were served dainty refresh ments by the hostesses. WRECK NEAR MURRAY On Sunday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock a car wreck occurred north of the Murray corner when a car driven by Charles H. Coble, of Corona, Kansas, struck a snowy or icy place in the road and was swung over to the wrong side of the road 1 and in the path of a car driven J by Mary Gayer of south of this city, f Miss Gayer was going south and had j with her Miss Dorothy Yost of Mur i ray, who was returning home. 1841 REPORT OF SUNOWA A birthday is the time to stop, And think back o'er the year. To search the worth of things we've done, And hold their memory dear." Sunowa, just completing its sec ond year, feels that it is justifying its existence. One of the primary objects of the Camp Fire program is to quicken a girl's sense of social responsibility and to equip her for leadership in community life. Each year a birth day project emanating from Nation al Headquarters is launched and all Camp Fire groups try to follow it as closely as circumstances will permit. The purpose of the birthday project is a high-lighting of certain features of the regular Camp Fire program. Choosing a subject of timely inter est, it is correlated with many of the different activities already sug gested in the crafts, honors and ranks of Camp Fire. The 1941 birth day project was "Treasure Trails of American Art" in four parts I Ex ploring. II Appreciation, III Creating, IV Sharing. Sunowa carried out the "Treasure Trails" birthday project as follows: Exploring each girl explored her own ancestry and some studied the history of the town. All studied the fclk-dances and music of South America, then composed an original dance of their own with a South American flavor and designed and made their own costumes from ma terial found in home attics, later presenting this program at the Ma sonic Home in observance of music week. Appreciation had a special music appreciation hour and spent an eve ning in art study at Joeelyn Memor ial. Creating did linoleum block printing, carved totem poles and drew designs on wall-hangings. Sharing took part in a program I that showed people some of the treasure trails explored. In addition, Sunowa accomplished much in Citizenship and Service as follows: Sponsored showing of slides of wild life along the Flatte and Missouri rivers, made by Mr. Shu maker; studied Indian lore and leg ends; assisted the Garden Club in their flower show for King Korn Karnival; was in the coronation pa geant parade; made shamrock fav ors for Eastern Star; joined the Jun ior Red Cross and helped fill quotas by doing the following: Made three layettes for war badies in England; decorated paper napkins for soldiers in Iceland; made 50 nut cups for a Veteran's hospital; decorated boxes and filled them with small toys and trinkets for Christmas patients at the Orthopedic hospital in Lincoln; donated from 1 to 4 books apiece for U. S. O. ; and last, but not least, extended and spread knowledge about Camp Fire until two new groups were organized. In Nature Craft Had a field day May 2S, with Mrs. Nora Magill. Camp Fire field secretary, as leader; had several hikes when nature was observed: visited outstanding gar dens of Plattsmouth: had a lesson on Natural Science by a local en thusiast; saw travel pictures; and spent a day outdoors at the Ferry farm. In Health Craft Took swimming lessons from a life guard at Mer ritt's Beach twice a week during the summer; attended lecture on charm by Miss Agnes Sehniitt, state cosmeotologist inspector; attended First Aid classes by Dr. West over; kept health charts individually, one girl receiving the National health honor for keeping a chart for 12 consecutive months. In Hand Craft Had lessons in photography from Mr. Emil Wey- iiich; learned about art design and (color in planning .headbands; made (Indian symbol slides to be used in a ,magic lantern; did block printing on j cloth and paper; carved totem fig ures; did some Crayola work on tex tile; covered and decorated boxes for ; orthopedic children; sewed layettes and made toy animals out of oilcloth; made nutcups and favors; made min iature models of Camp Fires; and jmade spatter prints of leaves. One ; girl sent her prints to national ;headquarters and won for her efforts the Shuta Honor, second highest than can be awarded. In Home Craft Each girl is on her own in doing a lot of the work in this craft with her mother as supervisor. As a group the girls had their first birthday anniversary din ner at the Plattsmouth Hotel. They planned their own menu and enter tainment, made their own favors and centerpiece and set the table, thus learning their first lesson of the duties of a hostess. Also as a group, they studied personalized dress styl ing and color when designing their ceremonial gowns. In Camp Craft Four Sunowa girls attended a one-week recrea tion camp at Louisville with their guardian; attended field day 100 per cent; had an outdoor day; made miniature models of camp fires used in outdoor cooking; and had sev eral hikes and cook-outs. In Business Craft elected officers every six months; had one bake sale; kept thrift charts one girl won national thrift honor for keeping Ja thrift charge for 10 consecutive months and showing a 10 per cent saving. With the growth of Camp Fire in Plattsmouth it has been found nec essary to have a committee of awards to pass candidates for ranks; Rev. McClusky, School Principal J. R. Reeder, and Librarian Verna Leon ard were appointed. Some of the values found in the 'carrying out of the birthday project alone, not to mention the other Camp Fire activities, are: Widening horizons fuller appre ciation of the arts, leading into other fields of personal or vocational in terests; Discovering and increasing crea tive ability in one of the arts the joy of creating for its own sake; Developing resourcefulness and discrimination in collecting infor mation ; A wide acquaintance with re sources of th community; An opportunity to be of service to the community; A keener appreciation of the cul tural heritage of America leading to greater pride in America and fuller understanding of the art contri butions made to America by all the countries of the world. The first is important because this is a time when our loyalty to our country should be strengthened, not through a blind acceptance of things as they are. but through a true appreciation jf the good, and a firm resolve to make that good better. The second is equally important since at this time of war and hatred between na tions it is well to look behind and beyond the present horror and re alize that each country has had its contribution of good to make to the past -and to the future. ; Sunowa has had one Council Fire and took part in Plattsmouth's first Grand Council Fire. Ten girls have advanced to the Wood Gatherer's rank. FRED HEISEL In the passing of Fred Heisel. Plattsmouth has lost a member of an honored pioneer family. His life among us has been one of exemplary citizenship, modest demeanor and constant devotion to the thriving business of "the mill" and to his home. Among his many acts of kindness and friendly service was his volun tary aid to hundreds of school chil dren, who. back in the SO's and 90's battled with snowdrifts to get to school. He was the first man out during many a winter storm and with his horses, snowplow and bob sled, made a path for children. A most worthy and memorable act for any man. We shall miss his genial greeting from our streets. A FRIEND OF YEARS ENROLLS FOR JOURNAL From Tuesday's Dan M. R. Cocley, who has been en gaged in farming southeast of Mur ray, and is now located as the super intendent of the county farm home west of the city, was in today to look after some matters of business. While here he enrolled as a reader o the " semi-weekly edition of the paper. WILL 0E SERVE ANNIVERSARY Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Troop will observe their sixtieth wedding anni versary at their home in this city on Sunday, March 8. Open house will dc held from 2 to 6 in the afternoon. All of the relatives, neighbors and friends are invited. No presents please. diw BACK ON THE JOS From Tuesday's Dan Miss Rose Mary Steppat, clerk at the office of the county attorney, was at her desk at the court house today after being absent from the last of the week. She was forced to undergo a dental operation and is now back on the job as usual. From Monday DarTy Vern Hendricks was a visitor in Omaha today, being called there to look after some business matters. While in Omaha he also visited with his mother, Mrs. H. F. Hendricks. Nothing will take the place or yom hose tcwa newspaper in reader in- J. -A. terest PELLEVUE PEOPLE TO VISIT SON 'From Tuesdays Tty I Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Steff j Stefan, of Eellevue, were here to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. j Frank Schiele, the latter a sister of Mrs. Stefan. While here they were j expressing their anxiety over the fact that they had not heard since November from their son, Karl Stefan, an officer in the United States navy. Their joy can be imag ined on reaching their home to find a message from the son, stating that he was on leave and at Miami, Fla. The parents at once prepared to go south and this morning departed for Miami where they hope to enjoy the leave with their son and to visit that section of the southland. Karl Stefan is a nephew of Mrs. Henry Starkjohn of this city as well as Mrs. Frank Schiele. and a nephew also of Congressman Karl Stefan of Norfolk. PREPARE YOUR SALVAGE The committee of salvage in this city has arranged to collect the same Wednesday, March 11, and it is urged that those who are able to contribute to this part of the de fense program get busy. Tho.e who have salvage for use are urged to call one of the organ ization groups that is aiding in the 1 collecting and they will call and see j that the material is taken to their depots where the collectors will pick it up and forward the metals to the central depot at the Perkins House. Those who wish may take their eel lections direct to the hotel build ing may do so as the room is avail able for storage at any time, as Mrs. Jess Green v ill see that the it ore room is open. MARRIAGE MARKET BRISK After several days of slackness, the marriage license department of the county judge showed a short rally Tuesday afternoon. Matthew John Donnermeyer and Ruth H. Matney. both of Omaha, were married at the court house by Judge A. H. Dux bury with Rex and Minnie serving as the official witnesses. The groom is a member of the Omaha fire de partment. Last evening at the Duxbury home occurred the marriage of Dale Marvin rird, of Waverly, Nebr., and Marjorie Ellen Duncan, of Omaha. The young people were ac companied by Ben Sheffield of Omaha, who with Mrs. Rose Mae Duxbury served as the witnesses. Judge Duxbury read the. marriage lines. LEAVES FOR FORT SILL Second Lieutenant Lyle Choat de parted last Saturday for Fort Sill, Okla., where he will take over his duties in the field artillery. Since his graduation from the University of Nebraska, Mr. Choat has been employed as a draftsman with the Martin Aircraft company at Fort Crook. Mrs. Choat, with her small son, is temporarily making her home with her parents, Mr. fnd Mrs. Parr Young, of Nehawka. She was form erly Miss Mina Jean Young. IOWA PEOPLE WEDDED from Monday'! PaJTy This afternoon the marriage of Mr. Edwin Meredith Richardson of Hancock. Iowa, and Miss Ruby Elaine Needham of Oakland. Iowa, was solemnized at the Methodist parsonage by Rev. L. W. Bratt. They were accompanied by Mr. Richard son's brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ward Richardson of Council Bluffs. Iowa. Both parties are re turning to Iowa this evening. MARRIED AT DUXBURY E0ME The home of Judge and Mrs. A. H. Duxbur y was the scene of another wedding on Sunday afternoon, when a couple from the metropolis came here to have their happiness con sumated in marriage. Nerval Edward Daley of Council Bluffs and Maxine B. Uleman of Omaha, were the young people to be married. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cay, of Omaha, accompanied the bride and groom as the wit nesses of the ceremony MAKING MANY IMPROVEMENTS Emmett Lindsay or "Rick", the owner of the well known resort, "Playmore", on the north side of the Platte river, is making many improvements in pavillion at the park, making it much more attrac tive and to accommodate the large summer crowds. In the remodeling the Tiekotter Brothers of this city, as well as Robert Cappel, electrician, have been engaged in carrying on the work. Lighting Show Enjoyed by Very Fine Audience General Electric ''Van of Vision" Gives Plattsmouth People View of Electric Development Tuesday the people of Platts mouth had an unusual treat afforded them in the visit here of the "Van of Vision." sponsored by the Gen eral Electric company and present ing many wonderful developments from the research laboratories at Nela Park, Cleveland, Ohio. The van carried two and a half tons of lighting equipment that af forded a wonderful entertainment as well as an instructive showing of the great developments that has come in the electrical research in the past few years. This was one of five cities visited in Nebraska and through the efforts of the Consum ers Public Power district that serves this teritory. The other towns visit ed were Lincoln, York, Beatrice and Columbus. In charge of the General Electric display was Dean M. Warren, of the General Electric research de partment, direct from Nela Park. Robert Wagner was one of the tech nical operators and Leslie Benjamin also were with the exhibit as part of the staff. E. C. Coleman of Kan sas City and H. L. Francis of Oma ha, were here for the General Elec tric service in the part of the west and Edward Taber for the Consum ers. The showing was one that gave all of the audience a much clearer appreciation of the importance of electricity in our daily life. Black out technic and high levels of light afforded two opposite reactions. One of the most interesting feat ures was the fluorescent lighting effects that brought out many colors, the blacklight that developed the fluorescent treatment in rugs, car peting in theaters and in the in tensness of color. Mr. Warren, with his fluorescent vest gave the audi ence a real surprise. The germicidal lamp, developed as a means of killing all disease germs in rooms was another of the wonders of the show, while ultra violet ar.d infra-red self reflecting lamps "were also demonstrated. One of the lighting effects that was shown was the water cooled 1.000-watt mercury lamp, something truly astonishing and a promise of the great possibilities of the fu ture. This lamp was little larger than a cigarette, yet when turned on its rays filled the auditorum with a light hardly less intense than that of the sun. The large, patriotic display of the fluorescent Eagle with red, white and blue wings lifting a large "V" for victory was a beautiful back ground. The persons that failed to take advantage of the opportunity afford ed by the General Electric company and the Consumers Public Power district, certainly missed one of the most interesting and instructive features that has been shown here. MOTHER In memory of Mrs. L. J. Hutchison who passed away Monday, March 2, 1942. Gone is the one whom they loved best. She within her grave shall rest. No more her happy voice shall call Drifting through the great thick wall To the small son who is at play And to the father at the end of day. She lived a good, clean, happy life. And was a wonderful mother and wife. No more the hum of her happy voice, She with the angels shall rejoice. Her soul from this earth shall depart, Eut she shall stay in all our hearts. Clara Belle Rhoden. 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