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MONDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1042 THE PLATTSMOuTH SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE FIVE -!t.-;.-fc--"vwr.: ((ft nnnrvinrviQ r rrr-jrznsn- ol jiTrrno I Greenwood Special Journal Correspondence w - Special Journal Co rresponcfeaica V iPST M AtOHS in A SftgD Oivi n e.EO MOUNTAINS WITH BOW . vfV'kAM&f U$ IN (VASTER CAsk' ??id?J5-?? A f OflMANPiflfi 7HE A&lYAtR RWJCtS SVSil in Africa- Mosr rtKORFCt man Wrl3Mi.V Dave Horsh has .been, quite ill dmv ing "the past syreek. . "K Walter Phillips : and son bf Venus Tisited hia brother, Robert Phillips ! Doreus met at the church Friday, a covered dish luncheon, and 10 cent gifts were exchanged. Charley Martin', who was fnjured and family ? the; latter .'part of last; in an accident some weeks ago is week and also .took care of some mat ters of . business.; '; ; " . 5 . ; Marian Wnlf caine.fronvForJ Lea venworth and spent last Sunday with his parents', Mr. andf Mrs. Rudolph Wulf and Margaret Miss Peterson, commercial instruc- not getting along so well at this time The guild met at the church Tues day afternoon wjth Mrs. Ed Stradley and Mrs. Jack Gribhle hostess. Mrs. Everette Cope, was shopping in Lincoln Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Merrit Stewart, are Share The Ride Club KFXF, Henry Field Station, has organized a Share-A.Ride club to help in the government's tire and gasoline rationing programs. The Share-A-Ride club has been organized to bring together those folks who are planning identical trips by automobile. There are no dues, no membership fees, just a chance for patriotic Americans to share their cars with other Ameri cans who are - making identical trips. Anyone wishing to share his car should write KFXF or call No. 1 before 6 p. m. or No. 2 after that time, telling where they are going how many passengers they can take with them, when they will return. These will be listed and then when someone else is making the identi cal journey, KFNF will get the two parties together so that they may save gas and tires. Still Carrying Mail Pvt. James J. Holy, who was in ducted into the army a few weeks i ago. has proven a valuable asset at Fort Leavenworth, Kansaa, where I he has been held since his induc- tion. James, who was for a great ' many years a city mail carrier here, I has been picked on by the Fort i Leavenworth authorities to help i out on the Christmas mail at the i pest. Jim has enjoyed the army so j far and sends his greetings to his i old friends and patrons in the city and over his old mail route, i Pvt. Holly arrived this morning and will enjoy" the Christmas day , here with his father and sister and 1 with the host of old friends. "Wants Levin" I Excellent Program j The teachers of the Murray Christian Church, during the past week presented a fine Christmas program last Sunday following the Bible school. A beautifully lighted tree and the distribution of gifts added much to the already delight ful evening. Sydney, Australia, ccfe2f UP). The Sydney Telegraph reported to day that an American soldier walk ed into a cable office and slapped $65.00 on the counter. He handed the attendant a slip of paper with the name and address of a girl in the United States on it and said: "After you have deducted her name and address from this $65.00, take out the remainder with these words, "I love you." will spend the holidays with rela tives. " The ' hostess : served delicious re freshments. Guests were Miss Caroline Reitter, Mr, Hinebaugh, Mfs. Harvey Gerhard, Mrs. Herman Kirchhoff, Mrs Paul Judkins, Mrs. L. D. McKay, Mrs. Claude Gerhard. ' Mrs. Henry Flieschman, Mrs. George Wnikler, Mrs. Westlake and son. The Eagle High school basketball team defeated the Walton team here last Tuesday evening and also were the winners again on Friday evening when they played the Alvo team at Alvo. Vernon Longman left last Wednes day morning for Camp Claiborne, La. after having enjoyed his furlough with his father, A. M. Longman and realtives and friends in Nebraska. tor in the Eagle high school, left last soon moving to town into Mrs. Eriek Friday evening for Texas where she son's property. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Gribble, went to Beaver Crossing Wednesday, Mrs. Gribble's uncle returned home with them. The Deal A Deck club held their night party Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. Berger. Mrs. Robert Graham has been sick for several weeks with an in flamatory rheumatism. The Deala Deck met Thursday af ternoon at the home of Mrs. Leman. Mrs. Glen Marolf underwent an op eration at the St. Elizabeth hospital last week is getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stradley were 1 in Lincoln Wednesday on business. j Mrs. W. M. Kelly and Dorothy ! Maher were shopping in Lincoln j Tuesday afternoon. Mr nnrl Mrs fiom-.ro TamLrht nf Julul ""I'Ii " l Lincoln spent Tuesday afternoon 0f, navy leaves Tuesday. this week with Mrs. Lambrechts, Raymond Howard received his call errandmother. Mrs. S. E Allen, and , to the army, he left last Thursday. aunt, Mrs. R. B. Morgan. Miss Jennie Olson of Chicago ar rived Sunday evening and will spend her holiday vacation with her sister, Mrs. Isabel Jack and Ernest. Funeral services were held Fri day afternoon for Mrs. Phoebe Bur dick, who passed away in Lincoln. Burial was in the Eagle cemetery. Twin sons were born to Mr. and The Neighbors Friendship club met Wednesday with Mrs. N. O. Coleman. Harrold Wright is attending weld ing school in Omaha. The Friendship club met Wednes day afternoon at the home of Mrs Ruth Leiderhart. The afternoon was spent playing games. Gifts were ex changed. Mrs. Elsie Kelly, postmistress who "6 Mobile optical shops attach ed TO THE ARMY MEDICAL CORPS AND EQUIPPED BY THE U.3. OPTICAL INDUSTRY NOW FOL LOW OUR MEN INTO THE FIELD. EACH UNIT CARRIES A LARGE STOCK OF ALL TYPES OF LENSE! AND FITTINGS, WHICH EN ABLES THE SPECTACLE WEARING MEN OF OUR ARMED FORCES TO KEEP THlIR VISION UP TO PAR AT ALL TIMES NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Of MAWFCTVS M. Fs In Trouble Great Falls, Montana, Dec. 26 (UP) Clarence Hall, Cascade Coun ty Deputy Attorney, said today that a night club riot in which two military policemen shot and wound ed four civilians and beat a fifth was precipitated by the M. P.'s "un provoked attack" upon a high school athlete. The fracas occurred at the Oasis Club at nearby Black Eagle. Hall said military policemen lost their heads in panic and emptied the five shot revolver endangering seventy five Christmas night celebrants with widely fired bullets. To Plan Awards Mrs. John Collins at Laramie, Wyom-; has been ill for several weeks is some Subscribe to The Journal Must 'Kill More Japs A South Pacific Base, Dec. 24. (UP) Admiral Wm .F. Halsey, al lied naval commander in the South Pacific said today the united na tions must kill more and still more Japanese and sink more and still more Japanese ships. Addressing a mustered ship's com pany aboard a British warship now under his command, Halsey said, "the only way we can win this war is to kill Japs then kill some more and still more." (tec. V. 8. Pit. OS. prepared for Your Newspaper by Betty Crocker Home Service Department VICTORY COMMUNITY SUPPER It's your turn to help with the supper at the church or some community affair like the PTA. It has to be economical because the charge per plate is light and the committee would like to clear a bit But what to have? Something that will be satisfying and well bal anced and different Well how's this for a menu Corn and Sausage Casserole Baked Beets Apple and Celery Salad Wheat Flake Muffins Mock Cherry Pie CORN AND SAUSAGE CASSEROLE Cream-Style Corn 25 servings 16 4 No. 2 cans Soft Bread Crumbs (packed in cup) Sausage Meat Salt Pepper Catsup 50 servings 32 8 No. 2 cans (or : No. 10 can and i No. 2 cans) ing, December 15th. Mrs. Collins was formerly. Miss Edith Robertson. Lloyd Trumble, who is stationed at Baker's Field, California, arrived home last Sunday and will spend his furlough with his parests. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Trumble and other relatives and friends. ? - Mrs. Verne Hawkins of Pasadena, California arrived Sunday evening; and will visit Mr. and Mrs. Tom Haw kins and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Horn. Mr. and .Mrs.. Mclvin Adams are the parents of a daughter born Sun day, December 20, at Bryan Memorial hospital. Rev. A. L. Kohtz and family plan to leave Eagle the first part of January and will locate at Culbertson, Ne braska where Rev. Kohtz has accept ed a call to serve another church. Friends in the Eagle community re gret to have them leave. The home economics girls were hos tesses to their mothers and friends at the Christmas tea held in the home economics rooms last Friday after noon. Miss Betty McFarland is the home economics instructor. Boys In Service ' : .' ; Private Dale Bird, is . located at better. Her daughters Mrs. Ray Johns ton and Mrs. Edward Butler have been with her. Mr. an! Mrs. Joe Kyles were busi ness callers in Ashland Friday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. John Hortsock left Tuesday for California to spend the winter. t To complete their, Christmas shop ping Mr. and Mrs-. Otto Eficksen were at Lincoln on Thursday of last week where they were doing their Christ mas shopping and as well were vis iting for a few hours with some of their friends in the big city. Miss Virginia Buck spent the week end with her friend, Miss Vivian Mei singer, the two young ladies enjoy ing the visit very much. Messrs Edd Bell and Leon Harold, were called to Lincoln on Tuesday of last week, to iookafter some bus iness matters, they driving over in their car. Albert Ericksen of Lincoln having some business matters to attend to in Greenwood drove there last Wed nesday and while there visited his brother. Mr. Otto Ericksen and was Washington, Dec. 26, U. P. President Roosevelt today established a five man board to pass on awards for the newly created civilian decora tion the medal for merit. The medal is to be awarded for "exceptional meritorious or courage Presents Christmas Program The annual Christmas Eve pro gram was given at the Nebraska Masonic Home, where the large tree and the hearty welcome of San ta was given to the residents of the Home. The program was very cleverly planned and embraced some very fine numbers. The Redders twins, Janet and Janis, gave songs and clever dia logue to add to the entertainment features. Vesta Lee Murphey, of Lincoln, was also presented in a Christmas song very delightfully given. Mrs. J. R. Reeder, one of the well known volalists of the city, sang the popular song of the present year, "White Christmas." Dr. R. P. Westover gave a very beautiful vocal number, "Thanks Ee to God." Frank A. Cloidt was heard in the impressive number, "The Birthday of the King," while Mr. Cloidt and Mrs. E. Reeder gave two duet num- at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Richter of Murray. While here they enjoyed a visit in Omaha with friends, and looking after business matters. John Kieran, Columnist New York, Dec. 26(UP) John Kieran, who for fifteen years has written the "Sports of the Times," column for the New York Times, will start a personal column on gen eral topics for the New York Sun and a national syndicate next Mon day, it was announced today. oiis'' service to Dersons furthering the war efforts of the united nations. The bers' "Holy Nisht'" and "U Came Board is headed by Secretary of State Cordell Hull. In another move todny Mr. Roose velt, by executive order, set up a commission to make a study of ty phus, historic scourge of armies, with a view to protecting this country's armed forces. The Commission was named the United States of America Typhus Commission. Upon A Midnight Clear, The accompaniments were played by Miss Ruth Westover, home from the university for the holidays. William A. Robertson,, president of the Nebraska Masonic Home as sociation gave a short talk to the members of the visiting party, and of the residents of the Home. William F. Evers, Home superin tendent, was the master of cere monies. Order Cash Turned Over Washington, Dec. 24 (UP) At torney General Francis Biddle to day ordered Federal Bureau of In vestigation to turn over to the Treasury Department the $174, 5S8. 62 in cash found on the eight nazi saboteurs who were landed on Long Island and Florida shores from a submarine. "This is a little Christmas gift from Hitler," Biddle said, "it will be delivered very shortly in the form of bullets." Saves Soldier's Life With the American Forces in New Guinea: Dec. 26 (UP) A Boston surgeon handled his instruments as deftly as if he were still working in the Massachusetts General Hospital and saved the life of an American soldier today in a portable field hospital out in the jungle a few miles from the firing line. The sur geon, Major Marks, said the badly wounded soldier arrived at the hos pital three hours after a Japanese bombing squadron had hit him. If the hospital had been as far back Camp Belle near Carrabelle, Florida, guest for supper at the Ericksen as was usual in the last war, he 2 qt. 8 lbs. 8 tsp. (2Yi tbsp.) 1 tsp. 3 cups 1 qt. 4 lbs. 4 tsp. (V3 tbsp.) k tsp. Wk CUTIS " f ' - - i - r i. - ,n nnmnvi ?n nnm VirAnrl frnttibs. sausatre itlL trga well. a uugiiijF uituu aa w ' , " .neat, salt and pepper. Pour into greased casseroles. Spread catsup over top. Bake 50 to 60 minutes in a moderate oven (350F.). APPLE AND CELERY SALAD (Waldorf Salad) 25 servings 50 servings Apples, diced 8 cups (2 qt) 4 qt. Celery, diced 4 cups (1 qt.) 2 qt. Broken Nuts 1 cup 2 cups Combine ingredients and sprinkle lemon juice over all to prevent discoloration. Just before serving mix with mayonnaise or cooked salad dressing, modified with cream. Pastry for 2 crusts Sugar All Purpose Flour (sifted) Salt Cranberries Seeded Raisins Water Almond Extract MOCK CHERRY PIE 25 servings 4 pies 6V2 cups . 50 servings 8 pies 13 cups VA cups 2 tsp. 24 cups (6 qt) 6 cups 6 cups 4 tsp. cup 1 tsp. 12 cups (3 qt.) 3 cups 3 cups 2 tsn. i t Joon a?rf.Vi n-r ch1nn Q-inph nip nan. Brush uiane iiasny. p - 1 . with melted butter. Chill. Mix sugar, flour, salt together m saucepan. Add cranberries, raisins and water and bring to a boil . . . . bod gently for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool. Blend in flavoring. Pour itto pastry-lined pan cover with top crust Bake 10 minute in hot oven (450CF.) then reduce to moderate even (SaOF. and bake 20 minutes longer. Cool slightly before serving. Cop-r iht 1943 fcr Bett Crocks. Ue, 1 ' He is in the boat maintenance com pany, . ; ; O : T ' Private Orville Muepchau, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Muenchau, af ter having finished an eight weeks course in army fundamentals for clerks at Fort Logan, was sent to Florida. j Pfc Lester Frohlich. son of Mr. and Mrs.' Charles Frohlich, is located at Sioux Falls, So. Dakota. He is in charge of the firemen crew. Charles Bird completed his train ing at the Great Lakes' Naval train ing station and at Dearborne, Michi gan and is, now located at Long Beach, New York. Charles is a sea man second class Birthday Party A number of friends gathered at the Wenzel home Tuesday evening, December 15, to help Mr. R. C. Wen zel celebrate his seventieth birthday. The evening was enjoyably spent at cards and visiting. Refreshments were served at the close of the evening. The guests were Mf and Mrs. Geo. Trunkenbolz, "Mr.' and Mrs. ; Henry Wetenkamp, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wen zel. Mr. and Mrs. August Schwegman, Donald Snoke, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Snoke, Misse9 Caroline and Freda Reitter, Miss Georgia Snoke and Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Wenzel. W. C. T. U. Mrs. Edward Gerhard entertained the local W. C. T. U. at her home last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Jack opened the meeting and all joined in singing "Joy to the World," Mrs. Sarah Keil led the devotionals. Christ mas for our boys in service was dis cussed, and the general lesson topic.: home. Mrs. Robert Leesley and daugh ter Sharon, accompanied by Mrs. Emil Meisinger, were at Ashland on Tues day of last week, where they were visiting friends for the day, and as well looked after some pre-Christmas buying. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Leesley of Omaha were visiting for over last Sunday at the home of the parents of Mrs. Leesley, Mr. and Mrs. Emil J Meisinger They also visited with Mr and Mrs Robert Leesley The little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Cameron has been kept home and in bed with an attack of the flu, and was visited by her grand mother, Mrs. Emil J. Meisinger, who ! rqrpfl fnr lif little one. The littln T- lient is showing good improvement and is hoping soon to be well again. Mrs. A L. Todd who has been crit ically ill for a number of weeks and has been kept at her home and bed for the past three weeks, is so far improved that she is able to be up and around again. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Witlach were guests for the evening of last Wed nesday at the E. J. Meisinger home where all enjoyed a very pleasant time. . Miss Marion Kirk was a visitor for over the weekend at the home of Mr and Mrs. Stanley Mefford of Ash land. ' Last week Greenwood supplied three boys for the forces of the Unit ed States, thr?:e joining the army be ing Raymond Hansen and John Shef fer, while Lyle Days joined the navy. Greenwood has contributed surely her was that of the Christmas theme, t share, of young, men to help protect with Mrs. Etta Scattergood in charge. America "and w;e are certain they all i There was an exchange of gifts. - . will make good." ' . ' would have died, Marks said. Has Herd of Hogs Vaccinated The Boedeker feeding interests had Dr. Oscar of Plattsmouth down to vaccinate their herds on Monday of this week. With hogs so valuable every precaution must be taken. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Witt were in Ashland on last Saturday where they were visiting with friends, Mrs. Witt shopping while Mr. Witt was looking after business matters. A farewell supper w?s enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Maher where were gathered a num ber of the Grere"hwood boys who were leaving for the east. They are going to Baltimore to work on defense work. Visit At Murray Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mathewson and Delores of Sebetha, Kansas, were here this week as guests at Killed By Train Grand Isand, Dec. 26 (UP) Ver ne McRae, sixteen, his sister Ina, fifteen, and brother, Fred, nineteen, Doniphan, were instantly killed in a grade crossing accident three miles east of Alda, Nebraska, just before midnight last night, when their sedan was struck by an east bound Union Pacafic streamliner. G. E. Sterns, the engineer, said he had blown his whistle for the last time near the crossing when the car lights flashed up at him. Poor visibility was given as possible cause of the wreck. Here's How to Build Ship in a Few Days W--.--K'4--r.. 1 .& L,. Henry J. Kaiser, ship builder extraordinary, demonstrates to a New York audience how he can build ships in a few days. With United Sea men's service officials, shipping line owners and operators and navy representatives looking on, he assembled an 81-piece model of the 10,000 ton Libertv freighter which went down the ways of hrs Richmond, Calif., shipyard m four days, 15 hours and 25 minutes. The model is 14 feel long by 4 feet high. Kaiser is shown at work Ml 1 - VJ l ' 0GE9 r WAR BONDS pay you 2.9 percent interest on your money! BUY WAR BONDS Wire 'Umbrella' Wards Off Lightning m, , 1 Mflwiiiwmiii ww- 1 A-a 1 !,A wire "umbrella" has been devised to protect vital war plants rnere explosives are manufactured. This unique picture shows the ef fectiveness of the "umbrella." Left: A wire is strung from a pole at each end of the building and connected with steel rods buried in the ground, grading Ugh ting harmlessly into the earth. Right: Man-made lightning struck this model,- which contained gasoline. But the "um brella" protected the building from explosion and fire.