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State Historical Society PnpQTSE ; A buy VOL. NO. LIX PLATTSMOTJIH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1943 NTJMIER 1 BUY Lt nnt j 9 IF J sV!ic Cass County Youths Register On Eighteenth Year Fifty-seven of the Young Men of the Community are Registered at Office of Service Board Fifty-seven men registered for Se lective Service in Cass County dur ing the sixth registration held the last three weeks in December. These men are those who became eighteen years of age during the period from July 1, 1942 to Decem ber 31, 1942. They have been as signed order numbers following those of the fifth registration in June 1942 and will be called accord ing to the age, oldest first. The number registering fell be low the original estimate of men available in this age group. From now on men will register as they be come eighteen. Below is a list of the men regis tered: Joseph Harold Garrett. Plattsmouth Dan Terryberry, Jr., Louisville Olin Lawrence Webb, Lincoln Ralph Monroe Payton, Plattsmouth Douglas Gordon Hayes, Elmwood Ivan Hohman, "Wabash Wayne LeRoy Comstock, Greenwood Lin vale Louis Meyer, Wabash Lowell Chester Wiles, Weeping Wa ter Robert Curran Brookhouser, Platts mouth LeRoy Donald Grauf, Plattsmouth Norman William Yardley, Ashland John Joseph Hadraba, Plattsmouth Howard Alonzo Taylor, Alvo Robert Nichols, Ashland Clyde Dale Skinner, Alvo Ralph Georga Meyer, Nehawka Cortis Edward Lemon, Greenwood Harold Albert Zierott, Murdock Lloyd Richard Holman. Plattsmouth Robert Dale Nickels, Murray Donald Myron Rikli, Murdock Wilbur Franklin Claus, Plattsmouth Clyde Clayton Cook, Union Wayne Wesley Westfall, Alvo Alan Henry Czeschin, Avoca Elmer Carl Hofmeister, South Bend Charles Norman Beverage, Murray John Elwyn West. Weeping Water Wilmer Ed'xin Covert, Plattsmouth Robert William Schneider, Cedar Creek Boyd Richard Elliott, Lincoln Bennett Keller Bornman, Ashland Wallace McAfee Smith, Plattsmouth Lester Lloyd Hinrichsen, Platts mouth Donald Ivan Euskirk, Louisville Conley Coolidge Galloway, Platts mouth Kenneth Richard Miller, Louisville G. Paul Ruffner, Plattsmouth William Paul Coakley, Elmwood Joseph Edward Highfield, Platts mouth Sanford Sievers Short. Lincoln Harland Fredrick Heil, Louisville Clifford Raymond Johnson, Platts mouth Richard Leroy O'Donnell, Platts mouth Meredith Earl Keene, Union Charles Edward Doran, Elmwood Silas Edward Morris, Ashland Kenneth Clare Campbell, Platts mouth Darrel Carl Nolte, Tlattsmouth Robert Eugene Austin, Plattsmouth Dwain Edward Bethards, Platts mouth Darrell Edgar Kinney, Alvo Harvey Harold Schroeder, wood Robert Marshall Hathaway, Russell Wayland Reinke, Green Union South Bend Walter Elmer Fleischman. Elmwood Truck Cargo Wrecked This morning a truck trailer be longing to the Ballinger truck line of Auburn, was overturned on Gran ite street near tenth. The heavy laid- en truck had started up the hill and when he center of the hill the truck started to slide on the icy pav ing and despite all of the efforts of the driver was overturned, the dri ver being able to leap from the truck that rolled on its side. The truck was loaded with mer chandise of the value of $5,000 the driver reported and a great deal of this was scattered ever the paving, cream, coffee and other merchandise being spread over the landscape. The driver of the truck had escaped injury Sheriff Joe Mrasek who in vestigated the accident reported. Call for Volunteers There is a very urgent and im mediate need for volunteers to do clerical work in the Rationing Board Office. This Eoard is presided over by Miss Buster Blauvelt and this call issued in the name of County Chairman of Defense and the Office of the Local Defense Council. Any of those registered and volunteered for clerical service who are not employed at this time, and any others who have registered for volunteer services, or any who can give volunteer service are asked to call at once the Office of the Ration Board No. 391 from 9 to 4; or Miss Elauvelt's home No. C25-W, after hours. This is a urgent call for immed iate volunteer help. Elmer Hallstrom, County Defense Chairman, W. A. Robertson. Platts mouth Defense Chairman, and E. H. Wescott, Secretary. Senator Byrd Attacks Spending For NYA Program Virginian Says Report Shows That There Were 7,816 Training Sta tions and Only 5.6SG Students- Washington, January S (TP) Chairman Harry F. Byrd of Virginia, of the joint Congressional Economy Committee, charged today that the National Youth Administration had 7,816 training stations in fourteen states where only 5.6S6 youths were registered for training. Byrd at a committee meeting at which NYA director Aubrey Williams was testifying, cited that as an ex ample of government extravagance. Abolition of NYA is expected to be sought by economy minded members of congress in this new session. Williams vigorously defended the NYA program, stating "we have a sur plus of equipment because our bud get was cut from one hundred sixty million dollars to fifty million. We were giving it to schools and other government agencies, but this was slowed up because there was a move to let only one agency handle th; transfer. Byrd said he obtained his figures from the Budget Bureau and added that the Bureau's compilation show ed that in thirty seven states there were- 17.fr.5 training stations not in use at all. In Nebraska there are 324 stations serving 232 trainees. Legion Holds Meeting The Hugh J. Kearns post of the American Legion held their regular monthly meeting on Thursday even ing at the Legion building anrt with a very good attendance of the members present. The session was held in the new club rooms that have just been com pleted and makes a very fine addi tion to the building and one that can be used by the Legion for meet ings or small social gatherings. This will give the members a very com fortable place for their "bull" ses sions of war time days. The hard- workine members had cleared out the former furnace room and stor - age room for coal to make the site of the rooms. The rooms were Dlas- tered by Fred Rice and the plan- ning and carpenter work and laying of the floors was carried out by Adolph Cechal as a donation to the organization. I gressional Charter, officered in part, The Post received a greeting from I at least, by governmental appoint Fred Dawson, of Detroit, former ment, disbursing its funds under Plattsmouth resident, who remem- the security of a governmental au bers the associates of the past years dit, and designated by Presidential at each holiday season and the gift order for the fulfillment of certain of Mr. Dawson will be used to aid treaty obligations into which the in tne next social meetmer. Home For The Holidays Mildred Hostetter arrived Christ mas Eve to spend the holidays at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Schomaker, Elmwood, . Nebraska. Mildred spent part of her holi days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. , Arthur Schomaker, Lincoln, Nebr., and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schomaker, , Plattsmouth. Nebraska. Mildred Hostetter departed for Columbus, Ohio, Saturday evening, mportance Of Surgical Dressings Program In W ar Need of Volunteers in This Work of Aid in Providing Dressings for the War Wounded These rules are being published in the hope that some misunderstand ings as to the importance and need of the Surgical Dressings program might be cleared. Factories are overburdened now with the increased production of gauze and cotton for these dress ings. There is a labor shortage in these factories as there is in every other business. Volunteer workers are asked to do this folding and handling of shipments to release men and women for service in other fields. Women can do this who could ; not, because of home responsibilities or health conditions, do other war work as they may choose their own hours. j Quoting from Excerpts from In-1 structions "Surgical dressings for j te U. S. Army" j "American Red Cross asked by j government to prepare its Chapters for the production during the next sixteen months of very large quotas of surgical dressings. These dress ings will be those which will be needed and which the manufactur ers will not be in a position to pro- duce. I Quotas assigned to Chapters will ' be based on the requests received from the War Department. These requests will represent their best judgment as to the needs for surg!-. cal dressings of the different types, both here and abroad. Undoubtedly some of the dressings made for the Army will be used by the Medical services of other allied nations. Instructions for Outgoing Shipments of Dressings 1 Adherence to all requests will eliminate paper work on the part of Area Headquarters and the Army Medical Supply Depots, and will simplify the handling of shipments. 2 When dressings are ready for shipment the Chapter should pre pare seven copies of Form 1632-A U. S. Army Surgical Dressings." basis and house republican leaders In due course, you will receive Joseph W. Martin, Jr.. of Massachus from Area Headquarters an original ets icnluded it among his party's ob and two copies of Form 1G32-A on , j(ctives. which will have been inserted the name and address of the Armv Medi-' i cal Depot to which the dressings . are to be sent. As these are government, supplies and transportation charges will be paid from Government funds, it will be necessary that "Surgeon General, U. S. Army" be shown on the com mercial bills of lading as consignor I and shipper. Th & fnlWiTr mn hD cwi on the bill of lading to enable the Army Medical Depot on receipt of the shipment to convert the com mercial bill of lading to the govern ment bill of lading "Government property Military" "To be converted into govern ment bill of lading at destination." "Released valuation at lowest rate." When any question arises as to i the scope and activities of The American Red Cross, it must always i be remembered that its Charter is not only a grant of power but an j imposition of duties. The American ! Cross is a quasi-governmental ' organization, operating under Con - government nas entered. It owes. therefore, to the Government which serves the distinct duty of dis charging all those functions for which it was created." Rejoice In New Son Mr. and Mrs. John Horn, residing west of the city, are the parents of a fine eight-pound son, born Thursday afternoon. The young man is doing fine and has been named Michael Phillip. The new arrival gives Mr. and Mrs. Horn a family of two sons and two daughters. To Edward: FLIGHT Young ardent ready Eager to meet the cloud, Wanting to feel the path of night, Wanting to call aloud. Wanting to laugh and listen, To sing, and to feel the strain, See wave on wave of morning And sun on a silver plane. Strong, clean mind and body Trained to be skilled and true Set for a great adventure Cleaving a path in the blue. Away from the earth, and higher, Soaring where angels trod . . . Free as the night and the morning Winging your way to God. Helen Warga Pay-As-You-Go Plan Meeting With Senate Favor Many Democratic leaders Are Urg ing That Monthly Payment Plan, Ee Started March 15th j Washington, Jan. S(UP) Presi dent Roosevelt said today he would send to Congress "certain informa tion and data relating to his pro posal that the Social Security pro gram be extended to cover every American 'from the cradle to the grave'." The President said at his press conference he would send the data to Congress and that it would then j be up to Congress to work out tne method for achieving the objective. , tie aaaed tnat mere v. as no contra- , versy as to the objective. Congressional leaders following the President's message yesterday, ; proposed a super investigating com-; ' i,,...,. , A very much enjoyed luncheon mittee of House and Senate to tack- ! tua snctoiin- ,.-,., 1 was served following the mstalia le the proposal for extended Social i . c " i tion. Security. All of the new democrats erpressed ; willingness and desire to investigate the various pay-as-you-go proposals soon. None voiced opposition to the idea. I Most of the old members of the committee, including chairman Rob ert L. Donghton, D., N. C., have en- The first of an anticipated series of pay-as-you-go bill was introduced yesterday by Sen. Arthur Capper, R.. ! Kan. It appeared to embody most of ', so-called Rural plan, calling for mon. ; thly collection of income taxes start- i - 1, i r . u l : c Kiel ; - come. The payments would be credit- ' ed to taxes due on 1943 income and would be adjusted in March. 1944, Wlln lne n5 01 3 return ctneuns i that year. There is strong support for such a plan in general throughout the senate. Chairman Walter F. George D, Ga mittee of the senote finance com - said earlier this week that some form of pay-as-you-go must be the basis for any new tax program. One of the new ways and means members. Rep. Paul H. Maloney, D., La., is a former deputy internal rev enue collector. He said that from a tax collector's viewpoint the pay-as-3-ou-go idea was "feasible" and that i some new torm of tax collection was ! ' essential to prosperity." Rep. Walter A. Lynch, D., N. Y. ! another new member of the commit- tee, objected to "permanently" skip ping a year's revenue as suggested by the Ruml plan. He suggested that tax! es for the "forgiven" year might be J "worked out over a period of years to avoid hardship on the taxpayers". Lynch considered the pay-as-you-go proposal "the most important thing we have before us." Here From Colorado Mrs. Kenneth Schmitt arrived here today to spend an indefinite period at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Solomon. Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt are located at Mani tou, Colo., where he is .engaged in engineering work. The visitor stat ed that the Colorado weather had been very warm this winter and that the temperature was 65 before (she left. Odd Fellows Install Officers For New Year Donald Cramer Is Nohle Grand District Deputy Harry L. Kruger Conducts Installation Bast evening the installation of officers of the I.O.O.F Was held at their lodge rooms with a fine group, of the members being in attendance for the ceremony. District Deputy Harry L. Kruger of this city, appointed by the grand master of Nebraska, was the instal ling officer and. was assisted by William Bishof cf Nebraska City, past grand master. The officers installed were: Noble Grand Donald Cramer Vice Grand William H. Ofe Secretary Dr. J. J. Stibal Treasurer D. S. Sumner R. S. to Noble Grand Harry L. Kruger L. S. to Noble Grand C. Roy Olson R. S. to Vice Grand Durrell W. Phillips L. S. to Vice Grand Rev. J. W. Taenzler Warden John A. Davis Conductor John Frank Bates Inside Guardian Fred H. Mumm Outside Guardian William G. Kruger Chaplain M. S. Briggs, Warren F. Taylor Right Scene Supporter George W. Hall Left Scene Supporter F red ! Lugsch Magter Bish)f gave a nspiring fraternal aadreE9 that n all enjoyed very much and gave tticm roTiPU'Pil enthusiasm in the or- Funeral Service Held For George Stander at Louisville Large Number Attend the Servic-, j, n i a , ita: - T .... : es 01 une 01 me xiauve jbvu. Pioneers of County Many friends and acquaintances 1 vrp nt the Louisville Methodist j church Wednesday to pay their last j resnects to George Stander, pio j neer resident cf Cass County. j Mr. Stander's funeral was on his ! birthday. Born near Louisville, Janu - ! r tern v - oo 0o re Via to Iippti spent in this county. He was the son of Frank and Eliza Stander. He remained on the farm near Louisville assisting his father un til the time of his marriage in 1891 to Carrie Clark. At that time he moved to his own farm northwest of Plattsmouth and remained there iunui me xime t. m I seven weeks ago. His wife preceded 111111 IU uedlu 1U Mr. Stander is survivea hy the following children: Russell U., Hugh L., Alice Iske, Lois Newburn. Viola j Haecke, all of Plattsmouth; and J John F., Roscoe, Nebr.; Maurice S., i umana: yivia a. aitnu, i Orchard, Washington. j Brothers surviving are: Will.) Orange, California; Louis, Archer, j Nebraska; Ralph, Wilsey, Kansas; James and Arthur of Louisville. The surviving sister is Helen Cleghorn, Louisville. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and two great grand children. The Rev. Homer Dickerson of the Louisville Methodist church was ,n charge of services. Mrs. Russell . Reeder and Frank Cloidt sang ac companied by Mrs. Oliver Hudson. Selections were "Beautiful Isle of pomewhe're," and "Whispering Hope." The pallbearers were Will Kehne, Mike Vetesnik, C. L. Wiles, Harry Neilson, Davey. Elmer Tritsch, Leonard Training in Nebraska City Anton Pajek began training in a sheet metal course in Nebraska City this week. In a letter to his wife he states: "There are 21 members in the class three of them are men, the others are women." Ration Office Warnings Miss Buster Blauvelt, ration of fice clerk, warned this morning that those failing to get War Ration books before Jan. 15 will have to do without. She stated that there are perhaps a few who do not have a 1 book. "After the 15th there will be no more ration books issued until current coupons run out," she said. She said that births, of course. vould be an option. o-iu mai ai ii ratut nit: - 0 1UI a i'"u"u VL coffee and would l,e until Fb- Ttn- I No. iu is tne current sugar stamp good for 3 pounds until Jan. 31. A new sign adorns the ration of fice wall. It reads: "No Spitting on the Floor." In commenting on the unpleasantries caused by thoughtless persons the staff pointed at the sign and said in unison, "We're not kidding either." Install Officers Reverend T. Porter Bennett in stalled officers for the coming year with an impressive ceremony at a general meeting of the Methodist Women's Society of Christian Ser vice at the church parlors Thurs day. Devotionals were also given by Reverend Bennett. Presiding over the meeting for the first time was newly elected president, Mrs. Avis Shellenbarger. Mrs. J. Howard Davis served in her new capacity of Vice-president in the place of Mrs. Robert Mann who resigned. The rast year's work of the cir cles was very successful as eviden ced by a report given by retiring chairmen. Luncheon was served at the con clusion of the program. Hostesses were members chosen from Dorcas circle. Death of Former Resident Funeral is being held this after noon at Lincoln of John D. Young, a former resident of Plattsmouth and who will be recalled by the old er residents of the city. Mr. Young ; Z hen a young man was employed here in the Burlington machine shop, later going to Havelock some forty-five years ago and has since made his home there. He was mar ried in this city to Miss Mary Smith, sister of the late A. Eaxter Smith. He is survived by the widow and two daughters. Mr. Young died Wednesday a ; message received here by Mr. and Mrs. Val Burkle, old friends state. jusj "J3.Ik j If you haven't seen the 43 auto license plates, you have a surprise in store. They are undoubtedly the tiniest plates on record. The pur pose of shearing down the metal is, of course, to aid the war effort. This reporter fidgeted with the envelope for several minutes this morning, before he dislodged the plates of a purchaser for a glimpse. There they were two pieces of blue metal two inches square with two white figures, a 4 and 3. Perhaps what is saved in metal will be lost in other materials if patrolmen have to pur chase telescopes to see if motorists have their license. Received Lovely Gift Mrs. W. L. Bollmeier, here for a holiday visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Peter sen, has had a most delightful sur prise since she returned to Geneva, Nebraska, where she is an Instruc tor in the Girl's training school. The surprise was a large and hand some bouquet of snapdragons that came from her husband Lieutenant W. L. Bollmeier, who is now in the air service somewhere in Asia. Mrs. Bollmeier is the former Edna Mae Petersen of this city. Here From Louisville Mr. and Mrs. John Terryberry of near Louisville, were in the city Friday to spend a few hours attend ing to some matters of business and while here were callers at the Journal. Mrs. Terryberry enrolled for the Journal for the ensuing year. Many Attend Services For Lieut. Hadraba last Rites Held at the Holy Rosary Church Where Departed Had Been A Member This morning was held the last rites for Lieutenant Edward J. Had raba, the first of the local boys in service to be killed and brought home for the last rest. He was killed in a plane crash near Scott Field. Illinois, last Saturday. His passing has occas ioned a great sorrow in the commun ity where he was so well known and popular. The services were held at the Holy Rosary church on West Pearl street, the church building being crowded to its capacity by the relatives and friends to pay their last honors. The requiem high mass was cele brated by Father J. R. Sinkula. pas tor of the church, who in his sermon gave a fine tribute to the memory of the departed and his fine and out standing character in the commun ity. During the Mass Mrs Ruth Janda McClanahan sang the beautiful "Ave. Marie" The interment was in the CathPlic cemetery the body being borne to the last resting pace by members of the U S. airforce station at the Lincoln air base. The last salute to the dead was given at the grave by the armed escort. Attending the services at the church were Monignor A. M. Mosl er, former pastor at the Holy Rosary church, and Father Chas Bauer of St. Benedict's church at Nebraska City. Relatives here from distant points were Mrs. Julia Skalka, Inglewood, Nebraska, Mrs. Anna Hlavac, Lawr ence; Mrs. Henry Muzick, Dewesse; Mr .and Mrs. George Janda, Hastings; Mrs. John Flemming. Monticello, Min nesota; Miss Ellen Muzick. Omaha. Mr.and Mrs. Robert Hadraba, Holly wood and Miss Frances Hadraba, Ro chester, Minnesota. The members of the military es cort were: 2nd Lieutenant James E. Miller, Tampa, Florida; 2nd Lieuten ant William B. Armstrong, Columbia, South Carolina; 2nd Lieutenant Wayne Thomas, Jr., Platte City, Flor ida; the firing squad comprised: Tech Sergeant Lester E. Schmidt, Peoria, Illinois; Pvt. Clyde Coldren, Hunt tington, Penn. ; Pvt. Thomas H. Bow man. Inglewood, California; Pvt. W. E. Vertrees, Louisville, Kentucky; Pvt. Edward V. Smith, Jr., Wheeling West Virginia; Pvt. Roscoe Busch, Freed, West Virginia; Pvt. Samuel E. Bedford, Hartford. West Virginia; II. H. Chattin. Ashland, Kentucky; Pvt. Edward Hanna, Canton, New Jersey; Staff Sgt. David R. Propst, Franklin, West Virginia. 'Heil Hitler" for $100 Fine Omaha, Nebr. Jan. 8 UP It cost John A Nelson, a foreman at the Ne braska Ordnance plant at Mead $100 and costs to "Heil Hitler" in Omaha police court today. Nelson's outburst was the result of his arraignment on a charge of run ning a stop sign, for which he was fined ?1.00. As Court Bailiff Glen Teal finisn -d his "Hear ye, Hear ye" cry, opening court. Nelson arose from his seat on the mourners bench and cried, "Heil Hitler" "What's that?" demanded startled Judge John W. Battin. "Heil Hitler!" shouted Nelson. A charge of contempt of court was added. Nelson pled guilty and was fined 1 100 and costs. Receives Commission Stuart J. Sedlak, Plattsmouth, has just received his commission as sec ond lieutenant according to press announement. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sedlak, stated that the promotion was expected but not un til a later date. "In his last letter he said that he was confined to the hospital with a. sore throat," they stated. Lieutenant Sedlak Is located at the officer's training: school at Edge wood Arsenal, Maryland.' He was sent there to study chemical war fare from his point of preliminary training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.