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Hebr. State Historical Society mi muz BUY I NtTTD STATE. S SAVING BONDS VOL NO. Lvm PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 11, 1942. NO. 30 IMk BUY .Tt iwrns ul; STATCS Oil Operator Confers Here on Local Drillings R. J. Stone Planning to Start Well in the Vicinity of Sporer Well North of Murray Mr. R. J. Stone, a well-known oil operator with headqarters in the Paxton hotel in Omaha, Nebraska, has become much interested in the development of the Nebraska oil fields. He is at present drilling a well below COO feet in Sarpy coun ty, a few miles north of Cedar Creek. He has spent considerable time studying the geology in the area of the block of leases owned by the Golden Rod Oil company and has a farm out of five thousand acres of leases in the Golden Rod Oil com pany block in Cass count. He was in Plattsmouth Wednes day afternoon at the office of A. L. Tidd. president of the Golden Rod Oil company, and went over the de tails of the set up for the drilling of a well in the vicinity of the Sporer well drilled by the company. Today Mr. Stone left for St. Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh and New York for conferences with financial inter ests who are contemplating joining in the development of the Nebraska oil fields. He will return next week and expects to have a drilling outfit on the ground within the next 10 days to commence the development of the 5,000 accres of lease3. This development will be pushed as rapid ly as possible to achieve results. Mr. Stone is fully convinced that the Cass county territory will prove to be one of the best oil producing areas in Nebraska. Attend Avoca Graduation From Friday's Daily Last evening Raymond C. Cook, Frank A. Cloidt, E. H. Vescott and Hal Garnett of this city were at Avoca to attend the announcement of the Avoca high school. Mr. Cook was the orator of the occasion and Mr. Cloidt gave two vocal numbers with Mr. Wescott as the accompan ist. Mr. Garnett was present to wit ness the graduation of a nephew. Mr. Cook was impressive in his topic, "Old Landmarks and New Frontiers," an address filled with much interest to the class now leav ing high school to face life in a word of war and bloodshed and fast changing conditions in the lives of nations and individuals. The class of the high school com prised six boys and one girl, while the eighth grade students also hold ing their promotional exercises, comprised eight boys and two girls. The diplomas for both the classes were presented by Elmer Hallstrom, member for many years of the Avoca board of education. Mr. Cloidt gave as his vocal num bers, "Danny Boy" and "Will You Remember' from "Maytime." The graduates were: Richard E'. Dankleff, president; Robert J. Dank leff, vice-president; Charlene Mase- man, secretary-treasurer; Val Clin ton Johnson, reporter; Ralph G. Meyer, Alvin Czeschin, Glenn W Stubbendick. Local Boy on Marblehead The reports of the arrival of the USS Marblehead at an Atlantic port for repairs after a voyage of some 13,000 miles, was a most interesting piece of news to a Plattsmouth fam ily. When last heard from Ben Hopkins, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Hopkins of this city, was a member of the crew of the war ship. The parents have not heard from the son since sometime in No vember. UNDERGOES OPERATION From Thursday's Daily Mrs. Andrew Stander of Weeping Water, underwent an operation yes terday morning at the St. Joseph hospital in Omaha. Her condition was reported this morning as being good. Mrs. Stander is a sister of the Misses Anna and Celia Palacek of Plattsmouth, and daughter of John Palacek, Sr. Sugar Buying Dates The first four (4) stamps in the War Ration Eooks are to be used for purchasing sugar during the following periods: No. 1 From May 5 to 16 1 lb. No. 2 From May 17 to 30 1 lb. No. 3 From May 31 to June 13 1 lb. No. 4 From June 14 to 27 1 lb. Which is equal to lb. per week. People who have an excess amount of sugar must use that sugar at the rate of 'z pound per week per person. We suggest that you clip this notice and place it with your ration books as a reference as to when the stamps may be used. Memorial Day Services Planned For May 30th Planned to Follow Custom of the Past Few Years and Have Pro gram at Oak Hill Cemetery The American Legion post last evening at their regular May meet ing had as one of the main matters to be considered, that of the ob servance of Memorial day, Saturday, May 30th. R. J. Larson is the chairman of the committee in charge and has had the promise of a very able speaker for the services to be held at the Oak Hill cemetery. It has been found that the pro gram at the morning hour at the cemetery was much better, having a thoroughly interested audience while the meetings held in the afternoon as in past years found largely only representatives of service organiz ations present. As has been the case in the past it is expected that the Auxiliary and D.A.R. as well as members of the W.R.C. will be joined in the day of honor to all those in the past have served their country and now are at rest. The day is doubly impressive to day as the nation is engaged in the greatest war that has been parti cipitated in by any of the nations of the world. A more complete outline of the program will be offered later as the committees complete their work. One Born Every Minute In the last few days a "slicker" has been operating in the commun ity and as a result several of the residents have been talked into pay ing good Uncle Sam coinage for a ring purporting to be worth four times the price or the loan value asked. One of the methods was to go into a place and explain that he was from some adjacent place, had the misfortune to have a tire blow out and as he was not known could not tash a check to secure funds neces sary to buy an old tire somewhere. He then produced the ring, set with two small rubies and centered by a diamond (?) and this was offered on the altar of necessity for the small sum of $5. The money was paid over and the ring transferred and the stranger was on his way, the loaner of the funds or purchaser later finding the ring was one of a poor quality of glass. Visits Home Folks John Jacobs, of Philadelphia, where he is engaged in defense work, is home for a short vacation and outing and to spend the time most pleasantly with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Jacobs and the old friends. He arrived here in time to assist in the Victory Varieties show Tuesday night and his offering was very much enjoyed. RETURNS TO OKLAHOMA From Thursday's taily Frank Novotny, of Pocassett, Okla homa, who has been here with his brother, Joseph Novotny, Sr., de parted today for his home in the south. He was called here by the death of Mrs. Joseph Novotny and remained over from the funeral ser vices to visit with the old friends and relatives in this section of the state. Pre - School Child Round-Up as Health Safeguard for Youth Plattsmouth Woman's Club Will Sponsor Project Under Defense Health Unit The executive committee of the Plattsmouth Woman's club met on Wednesday morning with Mrs. W. H. Woolcott, president, and Miss Mary G. Henderson, health nurse of the Cass-Sarpy county health unit to discuss the pre-school roundup that is planned as a part of the defense area health drive. The senior Woman's club will sponsor the project and are hoping for the co-operation of the various nursing units over the city as well as the Red Cross in this important phase of the home defense. The full purpose and the need of active community participation is set forth in the following outline of plans to make this important survey of the health situation of the chil dren: The purpose of the pre-school round-up shall be: 1. To determine what defects there may be in children who will enter school in the fall. 2. To assist in whatever meas ures are practical to correct these defects before school starts. 3. Assure the best possible pro tection against smallpox, diphtheria and tetanus through immunization. To accomplish these objectives the Cass-Sarpy Health Unit will need the assistance of a sponsoring group, doctors, dentists and volunteer work ers as well as the schools and par ents. With the help of local physicians and dentists thorough physical ex aminations will be made available to all children, who will be entering school for the first time next Sep tember. The parents will be notified of the defects found immediately after the examinations and will be advised and assisted in getting correctional work done. The examination is of little practical value without follow- up aimed at correcting the defects. It is hoped that this objective may be accomplished not later than Aug ust 1, 1942. The Plattsmouth Woman's club will sponsor the program. The ser vices required of the sponsors will be as follows: 1. Obtain a census of children to be examined with their addresses. 2. Make home visits to present the plan, make appointments for physical examination and learn the name of the family physician, also whether family can afford all or part of vaccinations and correc tions. 3. Supply transportation where it may otherwise be impossible for the child and parent to come at the time when examinations are given. 4. Give assistance to doctors and dentists if such should be needed. . 5. Make follow-up home visits if they become necessary to accom plish corrections. 6. Furnish or obtain what finan- cal aid is possible for those who may not be able to finance the pro gram for their child. The exam inations will be done without charge. It vaccination is necessary it will be available at the time of the physical examination at the rate of one dollar per child, payable at that time. The doctors will do the physical examinations and vaccinations at specified times by definite appoint ments, the last week of May is sug gested. Record of the examination will be filed at the Cass-Sarpy health office and a list of defects found given to the parents. Corrections will be made by ar rangement with parents at prevail ing fees to be determined by the physician. The dentists will do dental exam inations and recommendations on the same plan as the physical exam inations. Here again corrections will be made by arrangement with parents at prevailing fees which the dentist shall determine, Volunteer workers will be needed to assist in writing records. Vol unteer nurses may assist in taking histories, testing eyes, weighing and measuring. . The Cass-Sarpy Health Unit per sonnel will coordinate and assist in the entire program. It may be ad visable to hold a meeting of the parents for discussion and explan ation of the advantages of the type of program, if such a meeting can be arranged. Materials and record forms will be available from the health office. 4,300 Register For Sugar Ration in Plattsmouth Heads of Families Form the Great Part of the Registrants Now Enrolled Last evening the registration for sugar ration books was completed in the city with a total of 4,300 being recorded at the various places of registration. The registration Thursday was light compared with other days and the ones appearing in the late after noon and evening found the regis tration an easy matter and the teachers who had tagen the respon sibility of seeing that all had a chance to register, found the going much easier. The first three days of the regis tration had brought a very heavy rush of the housewives and heads of families to get their family quota signed up for the future. The volunteer registrants are de serving of the appreciation of the general public for the faithful and efficient way that they served in the strenuous registration days. Cass County 8th Grade Commencement - The eighth grade commencement exercises will be held at the Agri cultural building at Weeping Water, May 20, at 2 p. m. The main speaker for the occasion will be Glenn I. Anderson, lecturer, artist, author and a former entertainer on the lyceum course. His subject will be "A Sunrise or a Sunset." The eighth graders will partici pate in chorus in singing "America," "God Bless America." and "The Star Spangled Banner." The public is in vited. It is expected that there will be 103 graduates from the rural schools of Cass county this year. GOES BACK TO DUTY From Saturday's Daily Norris Hennings, who has been home for a few days on a furlough to visit the relatives and old friends, departed last evening for his post at Mather Field, California. He is a member of the air corps quarter master department. TRIBUTE TO CORREGIDOR God grant a few the courage to Lay down their noble lives, Their blood to shed, to fame be led By unwritten archives. Such were those at Corregidor Hewed from something divine; For what they did cannot be touched By your grand words or mine. If we "Remember Pearl Harbor," Then hail forever more Your glorious deeds and lasting creeds, Men of Corregidor! Their desperate valor ne're will be Equalled by mortal man, But their comrades march to carry on What these brave lads began. They did not die there on the field. Only their clay is cold. Their souls live on as their guerdon, Their names inscribed in gold; And the yellow swine who broke their line Will be in hell arraigned! And empty be their victory If such is what they gained. Robert Cook. Dr. Rowsey Will Give Address for Class of 1942 Pastor of the Dundee Presbyterian Church Comes With a Strong Ap peal to Local Schools The speaker for the commence ment exercises of the class of 1942 of the Plattsmouth high school, is one of the most noted orators of the nation and a leader in religious thought and one familiar with world conditions, Dr. Elwood A. Rowsey, of the Dundee Presbyterian church of Omaha. Those who have heard the elo quent Omahan, can fully realize the great treat that is in store for the class and the public attending this closing feature of the school year. The career of Dr. Rowsey has brought international recognition; his great work on the platform led to his being called to speak before the Associated Advertising Clubs of the world, first at London and later at Eerlin. He is known as one of the most fearless and forceful lead ers in religious life in this part of the west and his message to the class will be a real challenge. The commencement exercises will be at the high school auditorium at 8 o'clock, Thursday, May 21st . Files for Legislature Another filing for the unicameral was made late Friday afternoon by Henry G. Brehm, of Greenwood, and bringing to seven the list of entries for the job of lawmaker for the third district. Other filings are Paul Fauquet, Weeping Water; Henry Wendt, Elmwood;- F. H. Freeman, Belle vue; Marvin Carr, Eagle; Arnold J. Lillie and George L. Farley of this city. William A. Metzger, the present senator from the district, is now in the United States army and station ed at Fort Francis E. Warren at Cheyenne, Wyoming. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Clyde Rosborough, who has been at the U. S. Veterans' hospital at Lincoln for the past two weeks, re turned home Friday evening. He has undergone an operation and is feeling somewhat better, altho it will be some time before he is over the effects of the operation. VISITS PARENTS Charles Tasler, Jr., who is em ployed at Kansas City, Missouri, is home to enjoy a visit over the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tasler at their farm home. He arrived Friday afternoon and will remain until Sunday evening. Trains at Great Lakes Eernard Francis Knoftictk, son of Mrs. Mary Knoflicek, of this city, is now at the Great Lakes training station in Illinois. Bernard enlisted in Omaha several weeks ago and is now taking his first steps in pre paring for naval service. He will receive several weeks of intense training at Great Lakes and on the completion of the training period, and the basis of aptitude tests he may receive further specialized in struction at one of the navy's trade and service schools. Band Concert is Offered as Part of Music Week Plattsmouth High School Group in Brilliant Uniforms and Majorettes Make Fine Appearance From Saturday's Daily The music department of the Plattsmouth high school last evening made a very distinct contribution to the Music Week observance in this city when they were presented in concert at at the court house lawn. The band was attired in the new blue and gold uniforms that were secured the past winter and make the band unusually snappy in ap pearance both in concert and in marching. Director David Fowler had pre pared a snappy program that the young musicians presented most artistically and embracing snappy marching selections as well as the patriotic numbers such as the "Ma rine Hymn," "God Eless America" and culminating with "The Star Spangled Banner." A group of the majorettes of the band presented a very snappy and well given drill as a part of the program of the evening, showing grace and artistry in the presen tation. Here from Ft. Dodge Dr. and Mrs. George E. Sayles, of Fort Dodge, Iowa, arrived Friday afternoon for a visit at the homes of Mayor and Mrs. R. B. Hayes and County Clerk and Mrs. George R. Sayles. Dr. Sayles has been located at Fort Dodge since graduating from Creighton and has built up a large practice in the Iowa city. He is planning on entering the naval service soon and he expects to De called into active duty, in his pro fession soon. Home on Furlough Edward Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard, of near Murray, is home for a short visit with the relatives and old friends. Ed is now at Fort Des Monies, Iowa, in the United States army, and is located in the finance department as an auditor. He likes the service very much and has found many interest ing experiences since he entered the army. Attend Funeral Rites Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evers and Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Schwennecker were at Adair, Iowa, Friday, called there to attend the funeral of a brother of Mr Schwennecker, Theo dore Schwenneker, 73. The services were held at the St. John's Lutheran church and the burial at the cemet ery near Adair. The deceased was an uncle of Mrs. Evers. TO VISIT NEAR LINCOLN From Saturday's Dally Mrs. Carl Hall and son, Bobbie, with Mr. and Mrs. John Alwin, are motoring to Sprague, Neb., Sunday to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Younker, sister of Mrs. Hall and daughter of Mr. Alwin. They will enjoy the outing on the Younk er farm. VISIT AT LINCOLN From Saturday's Daily Mrs. Rex Bourne and daughter, Marcia Kay, are spending the week end at Lincoln with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hughes, parents of Mrs. Bourne. Cass County Has $18,000 Quota For War Bonds Set for War Savings Program for Mcnth of May to Aid in Fight Against Axis Cass county's quota for the War Savings program for the month of May is $ IS. 000. This is a quota for you and me to buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps to the limit of our ability. It isn't only a quota in money. It is also a quota in tanks and guns, planes and ships, tor pedoes and bombs. When the treas ury department sets a quota for any county in America, it tells us in effect that every month we must buy a dozen planes, or a hundred tanks, or, if we're large enough, a destroyer, a cruiser, or even a bat tleship. Let's buy even more planes and tanks and guns than the gov ernment asks us to buy. Let's all pledge to buy as many War Savings Bonds and Stamps as we can afford 10, 15 or 20 per cent of our sal aries or wages set aside each pay day to invest in War Bonds and Stamps. Only by doubling and trip ling our purchase of these bonds and stamps will we be able to meet our quota. Come on. Cass county. let's show America and the whole world that America means business. C. J. SCHNEIDER, Chairman. Cass Co. War Saving Committee. Admit Will to Probate From Friday's Daily This morning the hearing on the petition for the probate of the docu ment discovered recently, as the last wili-and testament of Charles Phil pot, deceased, for many years one of the wealthy men in Cass county, was heard in the county court. The will was executed in 1927 in Weeping Water and was identi fied this morning by Frank J. Domin go, Weeping Water banker, who was a witness of the signing of the docu ment. Objection had been filed by sev eral of the heirs of the estate to the naming of Faul Fouquet, attorney, as the administrator with will an nexed, alleging that the appoint ment would cause added expense to the estate, also that Mr. Fouquet had appeared in the estate as attorney of Bert Philpot. The court after consideration of the matter and the statements of the heirs and their representatives, ad mitted the will to probate as prayed for and also made the appointment of Searl S. Davis as administrator with will annexed. Mr. Davis has been serving as the administrator of Charles Fhilpot estate in the former probate proceedings. Suffers Storm Loss Archie Stull, one of the well known farmers of this section and also owner of a large farm in Per kins county, suffered a severe loss the past week when a small tornado visited the farm in the west part ot the state. The wind storm tore a large part of the shingles off the house on the farm, blew the barn on the place down and destroyed a garage and chicken house in its path of de struction. Mr. Stull who was called into the military service also last week, has a furlough to remain at home to look after the repair of the farm property but whether this can be done in the allotted time is doubt ful. UNDERGOES OPERATION From Friday's Daily This morning at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, Mrs. P. A. Hild of this city was operated on for a goitre. The patient came through the operation in good shape and it is hoped that in a few days she may be able to show definite gains. HERE FROM BROKEN BOW Mrs. Earl C. Burdic, of Broken Bow, arrived Wednesday to spend a few days here with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Burdic and family, the former a son, as well as visiting with other friends.