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THURSDAY, APPRIL 8, 1943 PAGE FOTUt .THE JOUBNAL, PIATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA MURDOCK L. Rase sold two cars last week; one going to. a party at Nebraska City. W. T. Weddell spent a part of Sunday and Monday in Lincoln. Rev. C. F. Weber was a business visitor in Lincoln Monday. Grant Peters and W. E. Lyon are working at Mead. Henry Heineman has been assist ing Herbert Bornemeier the past week in moving a chicken house and building a hog house. Maxine Miller, daughter of Mr. and Airs. E. H. Miller, spent the week end at home with her parents. She is engaged in teaching at Ad ams. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miller of Louisville were Murdock visitors I one day last week. Mr. Robert Crawford was taken .,n 5ii satrav nnrf was removed to Weeping Water where he is being cared for at the old people's home. Mr. Crawford was born in a cov ered wagon three miles north of Murdock in 1867. and has made his home in this vicinity all of his life, The wolf hunt held just east and north of Murdock, Saturday, result- ed on the killing of four wolves and several got away, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford of Wahoo spent Sunday with Mrs. Bradford's ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tool. E H. Kuehn of Fullerton, Neb., came Friday to attend the Paul Stock sale. Frank Laurenze of Elmwood was a Murdock visitor Friday. Al Pershing of Greenwood was in Murdock Friday attending the sale and visiting his former friends. It. L. Stanley was in town Friday having some work done on his car at the Rase garage. Dan Munn of Waverly was in town Friday. He and W. T. Weddall were neighbors sixty years ago in Saunders county. The sale Friday was attended by the largest number of people of any sale ever held in Murdock. The of ferings were large and the weather ideal. Fine Record in R. C. Work The Red Cross is very apprecia live oi me line wont mai is wyiKi done by members of the Masonic Home family here. One lady who has certainly kept her fingers busy helping to make the boys in hospi tals more comfortable is Mrs. Hanna, who has made 20 wool laD covers from scraps. These were very lovely when finished and will be very use ful also. Mrs. Blodgett and Mrs. Mor rison, other Home members have both made a number of sweaters. Other ladies helping to do knitting or sewing are Mrs. Lyons, Mrs. Stedman, Mrs. Young, Mrs. Scofield and Mrs. Parsley. Mrs. Florence Cole man and Mrs. Annie Murray, of the staff, also help with Red Cross sew ing and knitting. These ladies all do fine work and so graciously and willingly give of their time to do their part. Omaha Visitors Here Mrs. Thomas Hickson and daughter-in-law, Mrs. Clarence Hickson, of Omaha, were in the city Tuesday. They are former residents of this city and had the pleasure of meet ing many of the old friends while here. Married at Papillion Cpl. Harvey B. Rowe of Ft. Crook and Miss Peggy Winters, Platts mouth were united in marriage at Papillion Sunday. The ceremony was performed by the Judge Harvey A. Collins at his residence. Miss Lola Robbins, Louisville, and Pfc. Arthur Decker, Ft. Crook, both friends of the couple, .served as witnesses. Cpl. and Mrs Rowe plan to make their home at Camp Hood, Tex. Back to Oklahoma Mr. and Mrs. Judd Bond and Miss Agnes Seger, who have been in At kinson visiting Mr. and Mrs. '' Paul Seger, parents of Mrs. Bond and Miss Seger, stopped here for a short visit with Mrs. Joseph Langer be fore returning to their home in Tul sa, Okla. Mrs. Langer is a sister of the ladies. i Card of Thanks I am sincerely grateful to those who remembered me on my birthday with presents and cards. When I have ; returned to camp to assume my new rank of corporal, I am sure the remembrances and kindnesses of my frieud3 will be a source of in spiration to me. Cpl.. John SptcTc - " :- Missouri River Showing Continued Raise At This Point High Condition of River Causes Low Spots on the River Bottoms to be Covered Residents of the Missouri river valley have been warned to prepare to face much high water in the com ing week, the result of the breakup of ice and high waters along the river in North and South Dakota. While the river at this point is up and in some places has overflow ed onto some of the lowlands east and south of the city, it has not shown particularly dangerous as pects to the property. The residents along the river, used to the annual high waters have taken steps to safe- 'guard any unexpected menace that tne nign water migni uevt The high water that overflows on the bottom lands is usually a bene factor in the end, as it leaves de posits of silt and makes for better land and in time builds up the low- lands. Last year some of the land owners report as much as a three foot increase on the land, Some of the old timers along the river are inclined to smile at the statements that the waters might reach a greater height than any time since 1881. At that time the veteran river dwellers state the Missouri river flowing at the foot of Main street, extended east to cover the streets of Pacific Junction. Organize Beef Club On Saturday, April 3rd, a num ber of the young people interested in baby beef met at the home of Richard Cole to organize a 4-H Baby Beef Club for the year 1943. There were nine of the members present that own twenty-eight calves. It was decided to call the club the Blue Ribbon Beef for Victory club. Officers of the club were elected as follows: Elmer Iske, president; Lyle Schafer, vice-president; Rich ard Sack, secretary; song and yell leader, Marilyn Schafer. Plans were also made for the year's work of the club and it was decided to hold the next meeting on April 16th at the home of Ralph tiiia.i Mrs. Sherman. Cole served, much enjoyed refreshments at ah appro priate hour. Emerson Wiles, Reporter Here From Colorado Kenneth Schmitt arrived here from Colorado Springs yesterday to be with his wife who is soon to undergo an operation at the St. Jo seph hospital in Omaha. Accompany ing Mr. Schmitt on the trip here, was Louis Lohnes who will visit here for a short trae with his wife. Both are employed on an engineer ing project in Colorado. Expected Home Soon Reports from the St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha are to the effect that Donald Skalak, an appendicitis patient at the hospital, is showing a fine progress. He is hoping in a few days to be able to return home to complete his recuperation. Seek Mail Carrier Postmaster Milo W. Price is issu ing a call for bids for the job of carrying mail from the local post office to the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and the Missouri Pacific de- j pots, the transfer of the mails from j the stations to the posoff ice. Blanks jfor the bids may be secured at the local postoffice. Bids must be sub mitted by April 16th. REAL ESTATE LOANS We mako loans to Rtiy.-Build-Repair nr Refinance jour pres ent loan. LOW RATES PROMPT SERVICE NO COMMISSION DIRECT REDUCTION Write or Phone for Particulars No Obligation: .. Nebraska City Federal Savings and Loan Association Nebraska Cjty Nebr. Grandpa Batten I was in the state of Virginia Driving mountains asway The day I received the message That Grandpa, he'd passed away. He was born in Virginia This state I'm now in. And it was here he came often To visit his kin. But he lived his last years In a place east of me, It was a place weather beaten, But easy to see. He loved that little house And his fiddle so fair, And many an evening I heard it Through the sweet coming air. He'd stand by the road With his dog by his side, Just wanting and getting That over the hill ride. The neighbors all knew him The dear old soul And everyone took him Whenever they'd go. I called home to Mother The day he passed away, Trying and crying For something to say. For he lived many years As a buddie of mine, And for gardens and guns He certainly shined. Twas on my last furlough That grandpa, he said, Good luck to you soldier Of which you are one, Fred. So when the War is over And our work is all done, I too, will return As many another son. But I'm gonna miss Grandpa, Bless hia dear old soul, For to me he was a comfort I, want you to know. So now as I close this brief little poem, With this big Army, I will roam, And Grandpa, too, is on his way To a land of sunshine, for every day. , ; (Dedicated hy 11. T. Batten's Grandson, Cpl. "Frederick N. Wehr bein, 94th Signal Batallfcra, Med. Det., Buena Vista, Va.) FRIDAY & SATIRD AY APRIL. I-10 DOUBLE FEATURE Jaoe AYIthers, Henry Wilcoxon and a HI It Cant In "Johnny Doughboy" A great new musical fun-fest! and Charles Starrrtt la "Law Of The Northwest" Daring1 action . . . Hair-raising adven ture! Also "G-Men vs. Black Dragon" serial. Matinee Saturday: 2:30 Night Shows: 7:00 and 9:30. Admission 11c and 28c inc. tax. SI X DAY & MONDAY APRIL 11-13 Rob Hope, Ring Croaby and Dorothy Lauinur In "Road To Morocco" A harem-scarem riot of laughter! Also comedy, cartoon and news. Mat. Sun. 2:00 p. m. 11c & 28c ir.c tat Kite Shows 7:00 & 9:15 llc-33c inc. tax TUESDAY O.XL.Y APRIL. 13 BARGAIN DAY Ellen Drew, Richard Denning and Jerry Colouua in "Ice-Capades Revue" Greatest array of talent ever in one film! Also comedy and novelty. Mat. Tues. 2:00 p. m. Kite Shows 7 & 9 Adults, SOtf ; Children, 11. inc. Tax WED. & Till IIS. APRIL. 14-15 DOUBLE FEATURE Paul Muni, Anna l.ee. Lillian GWu and a Cant of Thousand In "Commandos Strike at Dawn" First great screen drama of today's heroes! And "At the Frint in North Africa" All in Technicolor . . . Authentic! Official! Actual battle scenes! A pic ture every American shoulQ see! Adults, S8f ; Children, lltf, Inc. Tai In Colorado Camp Pvt. H. Dean McFarland, son ot Mr. and Mrs. George H. McFarland, writes that he has heen transferred to Buckley Field, Colo. Dean enter ed the Army, February 11, 1943, and was assigned to the Technical Training school of the Air Corps and received his basic training at Clear water, Fla. Before leaving Florida he was promoted to First Class Private. Attend Funeral in Ceresco Mr. and Mrs. Bill Fox are in Ceres co today to attend the funeral of Mrs. Fox's niece. Kay Beaiuen. four. The child'a death resulted from, the accidental discharge of a guar" " Recruiters Pay Visit To City For WAAC Force Disappointing Meeting Last Even ing to Hear Facts of the Work of the Auxiliary Lieutenant Betty Seeley and Ser geant Alice Leonard, of the Omaha recruiting office of the WAAC came to the city Monday for a two-day recruiting trip to present the facts of the work of this organization to the women of he community. It had been planned to hold a rally at the district court room Monday even ing to permit Lieutenant Seeley to explain in full the purposes of the woman's auxiliary, but the attend ance was disappointing, that more did not hear the very fine presen tation of the WAAC service that was given. Sergeant Leonard gave sev eral fine accordion numbers as a part of the program. This morning the WAAC recruit ers were at the high school and spoke at the school convocation and also gave the students a treat in the accordion selections. The Womans Auxiliary Army Corps is one of the important fea tures of the present war as far as supplying a force than can aid in relieving some man for service in the armed forces. In Great Britain and in Russia, the women have tak en a great part in the war in sup plementing the manpower of the na tion. It is becoming more so in the United States and this will be more and more realized as time goes on and the wartide mounts. To Name Scouts Over Air Boy Scouts deserving of advance ment will feel the thrill of hearing their names over the radio some time in May, according to Merle Coe. district scout leader who visited Plattsmouth yesterday. This novel method of conferring promotions was hit upon when tra vel restrictions loomed as a barrier to transporting the boys of several cities to a common point, as has been the policy .in past years. The program will be aired by Lincoln stationed, KFAB and KFOR, at a date that ' will be announced later. Members of Plattsmouth's three scout troops will gather at a meeting place to" hear the program. Scout troops here are sponsored by the American Legion, Edgar Glaze, scoutmaster; the Methodist church, Robert Ashton, scoutmaster; the Christian church, Lester Thini gan, scoutmaster.. Examinations for Positions Anyone wishing to take examina tions to qualify for various office positions throughout the state are asked to get in touch with the coun ty assistance office in the court house here or write the Merit Sys tem Council, 1306 State Capitol, Lin coln, Nebr., for required qualifica tions with salaries offered. Examina tions will be given for accountants, statistical clerks, typist clerks, junior stenographers, senior steno graphers, tabulating equipment op erators, key punch operators, con sultant on collections. Enrolls for Journal James Esgate, who is now farm ing near Eagle, was in the city today to look after some matters of busi ness. Mr. Esgate was a caller at the Journal to enroll as a reader of the semi-weekly edition of the paper. AMERICAN HEROES BY Marine Pvt. 1st' Class M. G. Hoffman, survivor of the U.aS. QWNCY?w.Yu loader on one of her big guns until she was sunk during n engagement with the Japs off Savo Island in the . . Hoffman is typical of the crew. You are help.ng Hoffman wdhts buddies when vou buy bonds during the Second War Loan Drive. Tbey live their lives You lend your money. .. ... ... . . Russian Committee Tells Of Brutality Of Nazis to Civilians Four Soviet Cities Report All Under 15 and Over 50 Slain by the German Troops London, April 6. (UP) The Ger mans slaughtered civilians under 15 and over 50 in four soviet cities and forcer 16,500 workers into slave labor after destroying their homes, radio Moscow said today in report ing the findings of a special inves tigating committee. t V The cities were: Vyazma, Gzhatsh, Sychevka and Rzhev, all of which have been recaptured by the Rus sians. The committee was named to draw up a report to submit to groups which will fix criminal responsi blity when the war is over. "The civilian population under 15 and over 50 was mercilessly wiped out," the report said, "while men and women from 15 to 50 were car ried off into forced labor in Ger many. The Fascists sent about 5,000 Soviet citizens from Vyazma from Sychevka and 10,000 from Gzhatsh and Rzhev into forced labor and destroyed practically every house in these towns and districts. The report charged that Soviet war prisoners were dying from hun ger, typhus and dysentary in prison camps where they received no medi cal treatment. Meanwhile, fighting French head quarters said Leon Jouhaux, former French labor leader, was sent to a German prison along with at least five other leaders of republican France. The U. S. office of war in fnrmatinn said nazi overlords of France had imprisoned the superior general of the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul and two other superiors of the order. OWI quoted an unimpeachable source abroad. LEFF U. S. T rtasvTV Detmrtmtnt Feeding Problems Accepts New Position Miss Gertrude Cloidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Cloidt, began working as stenographer in the en gineering department of the Martin Yes, 'America's birds ate in this fight too. Their xole of feeding the armed forces of fie Allies is a vitally, important one! Uncle Sam wants MORE chickens, MORE eggs this year than ever before . fo give our boys the strength to bomb Berlin and Tokyo and to polish Off the Boot. ,V tsWi: BE SURE TO EJGTRDG ill GOOD WORKING CONDITION No new electric Hroo'ders are Heing made, until Victory! Get yours on the job to help Uncle Sam be sure to keep it in good condition. Get an early start and keep your brooder going strong. It can help fill the poultry quota America must have and it will help swell your, profits, tool 'OR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE - " OR NEBRASKA POWER COMPANY Bomber Plant yesterday. The new employee is well qualified for the job, having recently graduated from Van Sant's Business College of Oma ha. Bay War Bonds v- . J n GET YOUR S