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ebr. State Eirical ftdtt IJQPpEIENSS DUX vol. no. ivm PLATTSMOTJTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 1942 No. 93 BUT VP .4 bNtltt 4 Death Of Mrs. Betty May Holmes Near Nehawka Born. In Cass County in 1856 She Has Spent Years In This Section of County From Monday's Daily James W. Holmes of this city has received the message of the death of an. aunt, Mrs. Betty May Holmes, 86 at her home five miles south of Ne hawka, on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. The aged lady has been ill for the past two years. She was born in February 1856 in the vicinity of Nehawka, the daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. George Swain and was said to have been the oldest white person born in the territory. In the year 1SS2 she married William Holmes at Rock Bluffs, who died in 1935. While Mrs. Holmes was born in Nebraska she has spent a greater part of her lifetime in Missouri and re turned to Nehawka community only twenty years ago. She leaves to survive her passing a daughter, Mrs. A. W. Knox, Nebras ka City, and a son, George Holmes, of Nehawka. Five grandchildren and a sister, Mrs. Lena Brooks, Kansas City, Missouri, al3o survives. One daughter, Mrs. Mary Virgin, died in 1923. Funeral services were this after noon in Nehawka. Accepts New Position Miss Eleanor Giles, of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Giles, is now employed at the Glenn Martin bomber plant in the account ing department. She has just completed her work on the calculator and adding ma chine at the Burrough's school, af ter resigning her position at the First National bank of Omaha, where she has been employed for the past year. Married At Parsonage From Saturday's Daily Friday at the parsonage of the , St. Paul's Evangelical and Reform- ; states Navy is an organization of ed church occurred the marriage of i experts. Almost every man is train Miss Wilma Marie Miller, of Tecum-; e& to become a specialist in his seh, and Mr. Max Elliott Jackson, ! specific job. If a recruit has had of Pacific Junction, Iowa. i previous training or experience in The double ring ceremony was a trade when he enlists, he will be used by Rev. Willard Sherman, pas- j given a chance to continue in the tor of the church in uniting the same type of work. If he has not lives of the young people. The attendants were Duane Jack-; qualify under skilled Navy instrue son, brother of the groom, and Miss ( tors for the kind of a job for which Shirley Leckliter, of Pacific Junc-,ne s Dest fitted." tion. There are seven branches of Na- Following the wedding the mem-jval Service for enlisted njnen com bers of the bridal party motored to prising 49 different class of jobs Pacific Junction to visit friends or ratines. The men who hold these and later will go to Pryor, Okla homa, where the groom is employ ed and where they will be at home to their friends after December 1st. Rejoice At Birth Of Son Thanksgiving day was more than a holiday to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bressman. For Thursday at 9 p.m., they rejoiced in their first child, a boy. The little fellow, born at the home of Mrs. Bressman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Ramel, and weighing 8 pounds, was named Wil lim Stanley. Dedicate New Auditorium The first play for parents in the new Central school auditorium was well attended last night when the Wintersteen Hill school students en acted a fantasy, "Mother Goose Helps Defense". The play was under the direction of Miss Ruth Horn, principal at Win tersteen, and Mrs. Clayton Rosen crans, writer for child publications and teacher in the city schools. To the well known mother goose characters were added the figures; of Uncle Sam, a soldier, and a Marv manent ch,ef peUy 0fficers ine. The theme was that even these! ..You.u go ahead fast in tne Na busy little characters realized theivy Lieutenant Mahoney continues, importance of concerted war effort,-' because the Navy wants you to and stopped the chores for which they become skined in your trade. You have become famous, preferring to ' fion't have to ask for promotions, give their efforts to the winning Of 1 youre willing and able, they'll the war. Subscribe to The Journal County Court Notes In the probate section of the county court on Friday there were a number of matters pertaining to estates to come up before the court. Hearing was had on claims in the Albert Fredrick Timni estate. Final hearings were held in the Charles F. Wood estate and the discharge of Alice Wood, executor of the estate entered. In the LeRoy Upton estate the final hearing was had and the discharge of Mrs. Nina Upton, administratrix ordered. Fin al hearing was had in the Julia Ann Ogden estate and the discharge of Mrs. Delia Wiseman, executor or dered. Hearing was had on the deter mination of heirship in the estate of William J. Despain, deceased. Tell It to The Marines Dan Jackson and Terrence Ben nett, of this city, were at Omaha Friday and while there enlisted in the United States marines and ex pect soon to be called to report for duty. The boys have just returned from a motor trip to the west coast and being in the new class of young men being called to the colors, de cided to enlist with the Marines. Trade Schools Offer Opportunity To The Sailor Eighteen and Nineteen Year Old Youth Can Find Educational Op portunities While Serving Omaha, Nebraska. Nov. 27, Fif ty opportunities to qualify for trade chools of the Navy lie open to the 18 and 19 year-old youths who are faced with the problem of selecting the branch of the service they de sire, states Lieutenant R. J. Ma honey, Officer-in-Charge of the U. S. Navy Recruiting Station in Oma ra. "Hundreds of Nebraska young men are selecting the Navy," the Lieutenant declares, "because of the wide selection of schools avaiiacie to those who qualify. The United nad previous experience, he may tatings are k',n own as Petty Officers. There are four grades of Petty Officers, Third Class, Second Class, First Class and Chief through which a man may advance according to his skill, and experience. Most men enlist as Apprentice Seamen. As such, they are automa tically promoted with an increase in pay after two months of prelim inary training. Thereafter, they may advance through trade school training or practical experience at sea as rapidly as their ability per mits, up through the various class es of Petty Officer. Men who quali fl for reason of special training or experience in a trade may become Fetty Officers in their particular specialty provided there is a va cancy. immediatly upon enlist ment. "The odds are in your favor.' Lieutenant Mahoney avers, "if you have the right kind of stuff. Over j fifty per cent of the enlisted men j in the Navy are Petty Officers. Out !of each 1000 men there are 250 J Apprentice Seamen and Seamen, j Second Class 220 Seamen, First Class; 153 Second Class, and 140 . 70 come to you automatically, and each one is accompanied by a raise in pay." Cecil Karr Has Commission As 2nd Lieutenant Local Young Man Graduated At Fort Benning Infantry School Visiting Home Folks Cecil M. Karr, of this city, who has been in the armed service since March 24, 1942 has just recently com pleted his course at the Fort Ben ning, Georgia, infantry school. Prior to coming to Fort Benning he was with the 35Sth infantry, 90th di vision, Camp Barkley, Texas. Lieutenant Karr is a son of Mrs. ; Charles W. Karr and the late Mr. ' Karr, and has made his home at Pa-', cific Junction where he was gradua-' ted and later attended the University of Iowa. Lieutenant Karr has been enjoying a furlough here and will remain here until Tuesday evening when he will report for duty at Fort Rucker, Ala bama. In honor of the visiting officer, Mr. ' and Mrs. Fay Spidell, the latter a sis ter of Lieutenant Karr, entertained at a family reunion at their home n this city and bringing together! some twenty-two of the relatives. Those attending the event were: Mrs W. Carr, Mrs. Hazel Fitch, Shir- ley and Lloyd: Mr. and Mrs. Bulis bration of their 24th wedding anni Karr, Leola and Donald, Mr. and Mrs. versary and also the birthday of their Charles Karr, Charlene and Charles, ; daughter, Dorothy. It was also in Pacific Junction; Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd honor of their daughters, Mrs. Ed. L. Shilling, Imogene, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hague, Council Bluffs; Mrs. E. H. Boston, Omaha, "Mr. and Mrs. Fay Spidell, Norma and Wilma and Lieu tenant Karr. Basketball Game Monday The first basketball game will get under way here Monday night at 8 o'clock at which time Plattsmouth will meet the highly touted lads of Omaha's Tech High. Coach Merle Stewart said that his boys rounded up into shape after a number of practice drills by working out and competing in a friendly manner with the Tech team last Wednesday. In commenting on the home boys Stewart opines that squad members all fall below the six foot mark. But he is hopeful that what is lacked in v. ,, , . , height will be made up in speed and deception The starting line-up will probably find Rice, the captain at center, Vro- man and McMaken at forwards, Pike and Eaton, guards. Other members of the sauad who will be available for service are Johnson, White, Richards, Cole, and J. Gradoville. Rice, White and Johnson are the tallest members of the squad, the for mer being the tallest of the three and measuring below the 6 foot mark. In spite of the height problem though Coach Stewart believes the boys have the proper spirit to show the fans an m interesting game. The eame following the initial con- test will be with Northeast High of Lincoln, an aggregation even better than Tech. considered Sgt. Robert Clark Reported As Dead From Wounds n j. m.' om. t Parents in This City Receive the ttt j -rr- xi -o i Injuries Received in Action Thi.rdmr nftpmnrm Mr ami Mrs.! Carroll Clark of this city received the message that their son, Ser- geant Robert Clark. USA., has pass- ed away as the result of wounds that he had received in action. They had been notified of the wounding of their son prior to the message of the death. The last heard of the young man was that he was in service in the Pacific. He has a brother in the same company but the family have received no word as to his weher- abouts. Mr. Clark is an instructor at the U. S. army motor school at Fort Crook, and has been engaged there for some time. ; : : , , Pollock To District Bench Lincoln, Nov. 27, (UP) Fay II. Pollock, forty-two, Stanton coun ty attorney for sixteen years, today was appointed district judge by Gov ernor Dwight Griswold to succeed Adolph Wenke of Stanton, recently elected an associate justice of Ne- ! braska supreme court from the third supreme "court district. Return From Hospital i Mrs. C. D. Austin has returned home from Omaha where she has been under hospitalization and un dergone an operation. Mrs. Austin , is feeling very much improved and , is recuperating at the family home j in this city. Married At Noon From Saturday's Daily The marriage vows "I Do" were pledged at 12 noon today, in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Akeson, who re side in the Bauer Apts. Rev. J. W. Taenzler read the marriage ceremony for Donald D. Beesley and Mrs. Ruth Marcella Werger. They will make their home in Lincoln. Family Reunion A family reunion was held on Nov. 26 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J- Dieter. The occassion was the cele- Brandt and Miss Mary Ann Dieter who are visiting here from Washing- ton, D. C. A Thanksgiving dinner was pre pared by Mrs. Fred J. Smith and Betty and Mildred Dieter. Those present were: Mrs. Barbara Dieter, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Baten horst and family, Mr. and Mrs. John M. Homan and family all of Cedar Rapids, Nebr. Mr. pad Mrs. A. J. ' Dieter and daughter Mary of Nebras- t ka City, Nebr. Dr. and Mrs. L. Daniel i Dieter of Otoe, Nebr., Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Dieter and family of, Ora- aha, Close friends who attended were Dr. W. T. Kemp of Otoe, and also Mr. and Mrs. Fred J. Smith and family of Omaha. Nebr. In all there were 36 present. p.f nPn Worl, " ! Last evening a number of officers .and members of Nebraska Chapter ao. o. Koyal Arcn .Masons, lett tor Weeping Water where under a special dispensation they held a meeting of i Master deKree- there were ot ' the WeePinS Water Masons to recei ithe degree- following th session of the chapter the members enjoyed a luncheon of sandwiches, cake and coffee at the Mac's cafe. i The following were present from Plattsmouth, L. S. Devoe, C. E. Ledg- wajr' r" ve,s' lk- iSuii, TTf T7 T71 ITT T" 1 A , n .C cook, Kobert M. JNlann, John ' JanaceK' Jonnson, frank beyd- litz' Harry Tincher. J. A. Pitz. E. C. Harris. Women in War The sale of war bonds and stamps on the strets and in the stores of the city sponsored by the Daughters of. the American Revolution has shown a very fine contribution to the war effort. The sales have been made by volunteer workers selected from the young women of the community and J & . . as the result of their effort there has been $5,697.64 worth of stamps and bonds sold. me sales during ine monins mat he street sales have been conducted show the following August $242.90; September 622.10; October, $2,952.57 November $1,829.07. ; These amounts have been gathered from sources that probably might not have been reached in the ordinary 4 course of events as the usual bond or stamp buyers have made their pur- chases at the postoffice or bank. Visiting In Minnesota , , From Saturday's Daily - Donald Olsen left this morning for Hanley Falls, Minn., where he will risit for a short time with his parents. He will return Monday. Lepert-Omstad Wedding Held On Thanksgiving Popular Young People Are Wedded at The St. John's Church To Re side in Omaha The marriage of Cecilia Lepert, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Lep ert. and Glen Omstad, son of Mrs. John Omstad. Barnville, Minn., took ;lace shortly before noon at St. Johns oh arch Thanksgiving day. The Rt. Rev. Msgr George Agius read the marriage lines. The bride and groom were attended by the bride's sister and brother-in-Uw, Mrs. Marvin Rumph and Mr. Humph. A light blue two piece wool dress was worn by Miss Lepert, and chrysanthemums were chosen for her corsage. Her attendant appeared in a rose colored two-piece wool dress. The ceremony was quiet and simple. These present were members of the immediate family, relatives, and close friends. Shortly after the ceremony the couple were honored at a dinner given by the bride's parents. Besides the bride an groom and the host and hos tesses the following were present: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kafka and dau ghter. Alice, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kaf ka, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Krejci and children, Charles Kafka, Miss Georg ia Pilney, Miss Margie Provodra all of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. James Lepert and daughters, Mary Ann, Betty and Helen; and Miss Lois Wolever, of Plattsmouth. The couple will be at home at 2426 North 33rd, in Omaha. Mr. Omstad is a foreman at the Martin Bomber plant. Funeral of R. E. Frans Funeral services for Robert E. Frans were held on Friday after noon at the Eaptist church at Un ion, it being one of the most largely attended services held there for many years. The death of Mr. Frans following his accident on last Sa turday, has brought a great sorrow to the community where he had long made his home. Rev. J. T. Sawyer, pastor of the Methodist church of Union, con ducted the services and brought words of comfort to the bereaved family and friends. During the serv ices Frank A. Cloidt of this city gave two of the favorite hyms of the departed, "The Old Rugged Cross," and, "Wonderful Peace," and at the conclusion of the Masonic ritual, "The City Four Square." Nehawka lodge, of the A. F. & A. M., of which Mr. Frans was a member, conducted the ritualistic services with W. F. Evers of Platts mouth giving the oration. Burial was at West Union ceme tery and the pall bearers were: William Ost. Delbert and Joseph Lindsey, Jr.. Glen Ruthledge, Adolplt Ross and George Stites. Attend Welfare Meeting Director Helen Porter and her staff at the county assistance office were in Lincoln Thursday to attend a meeting of the Southeastern Ne braska Welfare Association. On the program were such speak ers as Elizabeth Deuel who spoke of "Child Welfare in War Time." Pol iomyelitis, a health - menace before the public eye now more than ever, was illustrated by films under the direction of Dr. Hancock. Chester Dudley led the panel discussion which dealt with topics of interest to County Assistance Directors. Those attending from the local assistance office were: Miss Helen Porter, director; Glenva Stockton, child welfare worker; Cynthia Betts, child welfare worker; Helen Fitz gerald, visitor; Frances Ramey, visitor; Mrs. Pernice Hill, visitor. Soldier Here On Leave Private Darrel H. Cary. who is here on a 10 day furlough from his army post at Hobb, N. M., was a guest of his friend, Miss Shirley Lees ley, at a dinner given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Leesley last night. FOR VICTORY: BUY BONDS Suffers Severe Injury R. E. Frans or Exa as he is known to the many friends ever the county, is in very critical condition at the Rt. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City.' On Saturday Mr Frans was at his farm home west of Union and had gone to the barn to care for the horses while the hired man was milking The hired man heard an unusual noise from the barn where the horses i Washington, Nov. 2S. (UP) were kept and started an investiga-j Planners of the treasury department tion finding Frans lying on the floor, and the office of economic stabili of one of the stalls and the horse that zation today are studying drastic had been there gone The horse appar- forced savings program and an al ently had broken loose and in escap- ternative plan to ration spending ing had knocked Mr. Frans down, 'money. fracturing his skull and several ribsj Those officials, under Secretary were broken also, the injuries having of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau, been apparently inflicted by the kick.' Jr.. and Economic Stabilization Di ing horse. j rector James F. Byrnes, estimate The injured man was taken to thejthat there will be an annual sur St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City Plus of twenty-five billion dollars and at the latest reports was still un- in purchasing power even after the conscious and very little hope held of American people ray their present his recovery. j taxes. I The economists who are seeing Goes To Washington Old friends of the August Mumm ail(i rationing controls are to func family of this city will be interested tion. in learning that Miss Margie Mumm, j The proposals to ration the spend a daughter of the family has been jng money of one hundred thirty named as secretary to Senator Mur- ; million Americans pust as most con ray of Montana, and is expecting to sumer goods will be rationed ap go to Washington in January to 1 peals to the administration econom take up her new work. The Mumm jc planners but it would involve family have made their home at tremendous if not insurmountable Missoula, Montana, since leaving this city, where Miss Mumm attend ed the grade schools for a short time. Tre new secretary is a grand- daughter of Mrs. P. F. Goos, of this j investment coupon clipper would re city and a niece of F. H. Mumm, and ceive a certain amount of "free" also Mrs. Ed Barker, Mrs. Gilbert ration coupons with his periodic Storm, Mrs. John Libershall. Mrs. j wage, salary or investment income. George Weidman and Henry Timm. Circles of St. John's Church Circles No. 2 met at the church club rooms. Hostesses were Mrs. Geo. Downs, Mrs. Ed Dieter and Mrs. Hen-'more by paying a tax on them. The ry Lutz. Part of the afternoon was 'rate of that tax would be sharply spent playing Pinochle at which graduated to the prohibitive level, Mrs. Charlie Peterson won first play- j so that after Bay five thousand dol ing award and Miss Beatrice Seybert Iars or ten thousand dollars of spend won second. Refreshments were serv-' inS it would take $2 to buy $1 ed at the close of the meeting. jwortn of consumer goods or servi- Circle No. 3 members gathered at j ces' f m t t. Tv-nr-isn xL-uh I No could buy food, clothing, LUV VII. A I U m M. M. w. AJi 1 ALU Mrs. Diehard Otterstein and Mrs. A. W. Kopp serving as associate hostess es. Fourteen members and two guests were present. Cards and checkers were the games enjoyed. Mrs. Henry Stake john won bridge honors and Miss Ce cilia Palacek won honors at checkers,' while Miss Marie Fitzgerald won pi- nochle honors. Refreshments were served at the end of the meeting. St. John's circle No. 2 met at the church club rooms. Hostesses were parlors with a large group of the Mrs. J. L. Lenger, Miss Alice Roh- members and friends of the church in ren, and Mrs. E. A. Lorenz. In the bus-'attendance. iness discussion, arrangements for a j The occasion was the annual "ba Christmas party was brought to the zaar and bake sale of the aid society attention of the members. Afterwards and sale of the articles was very brisk the ladies played games, and before during the afternoon. disbanding enjoyed delicious refresh- e. J. Weyrich provided a fine feat ments. i ure of the afternoon by showing his Defense Meetings Held . ! The entertaining committee com Friday evening was another busy d Mesdames c Minn, time in the Civilian Defense groups of the city who are preparing for . ' . . ... . , Koubel, Bessie Bourne, Carl Senf and the graduating of their classes on . - . . x v1t iMiss Frances Koubel. December 13th, and the test black- out on the succeeding evening. De cember 14th. At the graduation of the class of from 300 to 350 Gover nor Dwight Griswold has promised to be on hand and make the pre sentation to the workers of their certificates for the completion of the course of study. The governor will also point out the importance of the work as the civilian popula tion must care for their own safe ty and that of their communities in case of emergencies. Last evening the auxiliary police section that is in charge of Deputy Sheriff Emery Doody and Cass Syl vester, had with them, M. B. Rhod es, in charge of the Omaha office of FBI., who gave a very fine talk Chat all appreciated very much. Dr. R. P. Westover held a meet ing at the county court room where there were some forty present that were unable to attend the Tuesday meeting and these received their first two lessons in first aid. Bill folds. Key Cases and Coin Purses. Bates' Book Store. Treasury Plans New Means Of Forced Savings Plan Would Also Include Plan to Ration Spending Money of the People of Nation measures to curb inflation believe that a large part of that surplus must be absorbed if price, wage administrative problems. One of the plans being studied would ration spending money like this: Each wage and salary earner or . Those coupons, say in a total amount of fifteen hundred dollars a year, would permit him to buy the bare necessities of life tax free. But after an individual exhaust ed his free coupons he could obtain or other consumer goods or servi I ces without rationing coupons cov ering that amount of purchase. I No ration coupons would be re j quired for war bonds, insurance ( premiums or other types of savings. Have Pleasant Time The ladies of the Christian church entertained Wednesday at the church fine collection of motion pictures of western scenes taken during his tra vels. State Mileage Commission Lincoln, Nov. 27. (UP) Ward ner Scott, state engineer, today was named State Mileage Administrator Dy Governor Dwight Griswold, in j cnarge f reducing gasoline con- sumption by forty percent in the state. Visit In Omaha Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Bull and daugh- Vter' Joan' were in 0maha Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Svoboda where they visited and dined. Holiday Visitors Here Mr. and Mrs. ' James Bridgewater, Sr., entertained on Thursday at dinner, Mrs. Maggie Mason, Mr. and Mrs. James Bridgewater, Jr., and daughter, Carol . Kay. On Friday Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Farmer of Omaha were here as guests, at the I Bridge water home..