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HeLr. State Historical Society Z&a buy , 4. mm VOL. NO. LIZ PLATTSMOUTH, NEBEASKa, TilliiLSLAY JUNE 24, 1943 No. 53 Cook Family Has 30th Reunion At Oakwood, Sunday "Oakwood." the Beautiful Coun try Home of Wheeler Family Scene of Pleasant Event The thirtieth family reunion of the Cook family was held Sunday at "Oakwood," the family home of the V. D. Wheeler family, now oc cupied by Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Wheel er and family. The day was ideal for the gathering and despite ration ing of gas, there were many from out of this immediate territory pres ent. The annual dinner was saddened somewhat by the fact that a short time ago the death of John F. Cook, Beaver City, had taken away one of the members of the family of twelve children, leaving but two, Joseph. Cook and Mrs. Caroline Cole of this city, surviving. The picnic dinner was held be neath the stately oak trees that surround the home, the bounteous repast of fried chicken and all of the trimmings being enjoyed in the cool of the shade. The business meeting was held im mediately after the dinner and was presided over by Frank E. Cook, of Alvo, the president. The new of ficers named were as follows: President Frank E. Cook, Alvo Vice President Roy O. Cole, Plattsmouth Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Robert Patterson, Plattsmouth Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist church of Platts mouth, gave the invocation and Ray mond C. Cook, of this city, led the aurience in singing "America." The program given by the mem bers was very much enjoyed and comprised the following numbers: Vocal duct, Judy and Sharon Cook, Elmwood; a talk on family reunion by S. P. Huebner, of Burlington, la.; a vocal trio by Janice and Allan Wiles and Jimmie Grosshans; vocal duet. Mrs. Chester Wiles and Eloise Cole; talks were made by Mrs. S. E. Stone, Denver; Raymond Cook, Belle vue, Mrs. O. A. Kitzel, Alvo; Mr. arid Mrs. Tom Grosshans, who have just recently returned from Califor nia, gave a short response to the family greeting. The report of the family record showed six births and five deaths in the family. Raymond C. Cook, of this city, led in the final group singing and all joined in "Blest Be the Tie That Binds." Those from out of the city for the reunion were: S. P. Huebner, Burlington, la.; Mrs. S. E. Stone, Denver; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Cook and son, Bellevue; Mr and Mrs. O. A. Kitzel, Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. John H. Cook, Arthur, Crytsal Blythe and Virgil of Norfolk; Mr and Mrs. Harold Peterson and Rob ert, Omaha: Mr. and Mrs. Orest Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Wendell Cook, Miss Lenora Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Le- roy, Cook, Judy and Sarah, Frank E. Cook, all of Alvo; A. H. Weichel, Elmwood; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Cole and Larry, Louisville. Entertains for Visitors Monday evening the attractive outdoor living room at the W. A Robertson home in North 6th street, was the scene of a very charmingly arranged picnic party by the Rob ertson family to honor Lieut W. E Evers and Mrs. Evers. The guests o! honor are here on their honey moon prior to going to Alabama where Lieutenant Evers is to be stationed in the air corps. The picnic supper was served in the cool and pleasant surroundings and enjoyed to the utmost by the members of the party. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. F. Evers, Lieutenant and Mrs. Wil liam E. Evers, William Robertson, Miss Jessie Robertson, of Lincoln, Corbin Davis, and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Robertson. Undergoes Tonsilectomy Clem Woster, local shoe store proprietor, underwent a tonsilectomy this morning at the Clarkson hos pital in Omaha. Commissioned Lieutenant John J. Cloidt, Jr., of this city, was commissioned as second lieut enant in the United States army on June 17th. after completion of the officers candidates course at the in fantry school at Fort Benning, Geo rgia. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cloidt of Plattsmouth and was inducted into the army on May 18, 1942 and served with the 22nd Air Depot group, being stationed at Oklahoma City prior to entering the officers training school. The new officer is a graduate of the Plattsmouth high school and attended Creighton university, at Omaha, prior to his entry into the armed forces. The men who attend the officers candidate school, the best privates corporals and sergeants from 'the en tire army, selected by their super iors for outstanding intelligence and qualities of leadership. Married at Lincoln The marriage of Miss Ruth "Ho man, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Homan, of Weeping Water and Cpl. Ceaser Bico, US army air corps occurred on Saturday at Linoln. The wedding was performed by County Judge Robin Reid at his of fice in the Lancaster county court house. The young people came Sunday to the home of the parents to enjoy a family party and reception aud a family dinner. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Homan, Mrs. Perry Rector and children, Mr. and Mrs. Byron Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Homan, Sam Barker. The young people are expecting to be at home at Lincoln until the change in location of Cpl. Bico. Need for Caution Headquarters, Seventh Service Command today requested that all lubs, groups, and organizations who are preparing and publishing lists of their members in the armed for ces refrain from giving the names of the military units to which these members belong as well as the geo graphical location of the members. The publication of such informa tion was indicated by Seventh Ser vice Command headquarters as pre senting a threat both to the security of classified information, which the enemy may be able to use, and to the safety of the men themselves. Only the listing of the name of the individual and the designation of the service such as Army, Navy, WAAC, etc. is permissible; for ex ample; Corporal John Jones, Army. It is requested that objectionable lists already printed be immediately and completely destroyed. Visits Home Folks Pfc Donald Mrasek, station rd at Camp Rucker, Alabama, is home foi a few days furlough wita ilis. Mrasek and with his parents, Sher iff and Mrs. Joe Mrasek, as well as the old friends. Pfc Mrasek has been located on the west coast af ter leaving Fort Robinson, Arkan sas, and has been with a unit of the Nebraska national guards, the 134th infantry where he was assigned on his first induction into the army. He has recently been sent to the south for special training. Leaves for Idaho Earl Boetel, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Boetel, who has been here visiting with the parents for the past several weeks, also employed by the Lugscb Cleaners, has de parted for the west. He is to be located at Boise, Idaho, where he will be with his sister, Mrs. Ed Raburn and family who r2 farm ing in that part of Idaho. Miss Knorr Home Miss Jean Knorr, for the past several months a student at the Union Theological Seminary in New York City where she has been taking graduate work in music, arrived here Monday evening to spend sev eral weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knorr. Miss Knorr, who gaduated from the University of University Of Nebraska Will Serve As Usual Facilities of the School Can Care for Civilian Students as Well as U. S. Training Units. Sons and daughters of Nebraska may carry on their college education at the University of Nebraska this September just as they have in. years past. The armed forces have not taken over university facilities to the de triment of the civilian students. Though the university is providing housing for ASTP trainees, STARs, and the air crew students, the cam pus facilities are such that it can amply care for both army and civil ians. "Rumors to the contrary not withstanding, the armed forces will not take over the entire plant and staff of the university," said Chan cellor C. S. Boucher. "In addition to the army training units we now have and have in prospect, we can and shall maintain an adequate pro gram for civilian students in all colleges. "We expect a normal enrollment of women students and a consider able number of men students deferr ed for essential occupational train ing We are now accepting reserva tions in the Women's Residence halls for next September." The college of medicine at Oma ha was activated in the war pro gram June 15 for the duration. It now seems certain that the STAR unit (Specialized Training and Re assignment) will be on the campus of the college of agriculture for the duration. On the city campus, the college of dentistry has "gone to war" and the university will have in addition the air crew unit of the army air forces and a basic Army Specialized Train ing unit for the duration. It seems likely, according to the Chancellor, that small pre-medical and pre-den- tal units will soon be activated. These units will use virtually all the housing facilities and instru mental staff members that the uni versity can make available for the war program while still maintain ing ample facilities for civilians. There is no indication that the armed forces will ask the university to undertake any additional train ing programs with the possible ex ception of an advanced engineering unit. Has Close Call Nelson Madesen, farmer near Union, had a thrilling experience this week that threatened his life lor a few moments. He wa3 en gaged in cutting hay with a tractor sad mower and in some manner his clothing became entangled itr the nachinery and the man was keil a csptive as the mower and tractor continued on. He was finally ab'-j to set out his pock?t knife and cut the clothing loose and release himsolf from a perilous position. The man was quite badly injured as it was, suffering lacerations on the abdomen and back and also los ing the ends of two fingers that vere caught in the machinery. The injured man was given medicr.1 aid and it required twenty-four stitches to close the lacerations and wounds. He is now home and it is hoped will soon be over the effects of the ex igence. To Visit in Michigan Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sedlak plan a trip to Battle Creek, Michigan in the next few days. There they will visit with their son and daughter-in! law, Lieut, and Mrs. Stuart J. Sed- lak. Lieut. Sedlak, ' who is at- tached to a army chemical warfare unit, at Camp Custer, was recently transferred from an air base in Florida to his present location. Here from Lincoln ,! Joe McMaken and Lavern Rice were here to spend the week end with their parents. Both are stu- dents at the University of Nebraska summer school. U. S. Civil Service Announces Examinations Examinations to fill Federal posts requiring doctors, printing estima tors, and student nurses were an nounced today by the U. S. Civil Service Commission. The need for doctors in special fields ranging from aviation medi cine to gas analysis was emphasized. reflecting the vital war work in medi- cine being done by such agencies as the Public Health Service and others. M. D. graduates of accredited schools who have had at least 5 years of appropriate professional ex perience will fill positions of Senior Medical Officer, $5,228 a year. Doc tors with 3 years of experience in addition to a required internship may assume $4,428 postions, and ap plicants with 1 year of internship may be used in jobs of Associate Medical Officer, $3,82 S a year. Sal aries include overtime pay for the 48-hour week- Doctors will not be offered ap pointments, however, until they are cleared through the Procurement and assignment service for physicians of the War Manpower Commission, a move designed to guard against transfer of doctors from places where they cannot be spared. Applications will be accepted un til the needs of the service have been met. There are no written tests and no age limits. At the Government Printing Of fice in Washington, D. C, estimators and jacket-writers are needed to fill jobs paying $3,628 - $3,928 a year, including overtime pay. Applicants may be men or women with 8 years in the printing industry, 2 to 4 years of which were spent estimating job materials and printing costs, pro- paring job orders, and specifying printing methods and materials. Appointees will be selected from those passing general and practical written tests to be given throughout the country. Applications will be ac- cepted in the Commission's Washing ton office until August 2. High school girls graduating now or sometime before January 31, 1944 may apply for student nurse training (psychiatric) at St. Eliza beths Hospital. Washington, D. C, Federal institution for mental dis orders. Classes begin October 1, 1943, and March 15, 194 4. Approximately 50 students will be selected by writ ten test. Pay is $22.8 a year with quarters, subsistence, laundry, and medical attention furnished. Appli cations must be filed with the Commission's office by July 21, 1943. Additional information and ap plication forms may be obtained from the Commission's Local Secre tary, Mr. Hughson, at Plattsmouth, Nebr., or from the U. S. Civil Ser vice Commission, Washington, 25, D. C. Enjoy Father's Day The pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ferrie was the scene J of a delightful family gathering and dinner on Sunday. The event honored Father's day and Mr. Ferrie. The group had one of the deli cious fried chicken dinners that will long be pleasantly remembered by all and with all that goes to make a real Nebraska farm dinner. The rest of the day was spent in visiting and late in the afternoon a luncheon was served before the group return ed homeward. Those atending were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Chriswisser, Cap tain and Mrs. L. F. Otto, Mr, and Mrs. Carl Ulrich and sons. Jerome Edward, and Carl, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Ferrie. Stamp and Bond Sales The figures tell the story a story of patriotism of Plattsmouth citizens. War stamn and bond sales at the Bates Book Store Saturday afternoon a n d evening totaled $1,152.50. Ladies in charge of the sales for this encouraging sum were Miss Gerda Peterson, who worked in the afternoon, and Mrs. George Mann, who took the evening shift. That brings the sale of bonds to almost ?6(000.00 at the book store since Jan x 0ver 70o.OO in stamps have been 8old there Bince that date Reports on other down-town sales quarters were not available. Cass County Live Stock Feeders Meet On June 29th Meeting to Be Held at Weeping Water Auditorium With Many Prominent Speakers The Officers of the Cass County Live-Stock Feeder's Ass'n, have call ed a meeting to be held at the audi torium in Weeping Water, Nebraska, at 8:30 P. M., on Tuesday, June 29th. E. A. Kelloway, Secy., of the Omaha Live-Stock Exchange and Byron Demorest, Managing Editor of the Omaha Daily Journal Stock man, will head the list of speakers who will speak on current live-stock problems and the advantages of or ganization in this field. A membership drive will be con ducted during the meeting, and mem bership privileges will be extended to all who are interested in the promotion and welfare of the live stock feeding industry. The officers of the Association met on June 19th and drafted the following message to President Roosevelt: "We heartily agree with the reso lutions passed by the live-stock feeders and producers at their re cent meeting in Fremont, Nebraska, concerning the roll-back and subsidy programs Our actions are governed entirely by our desire to assure continued production for the armed forces and civilian consumption. Such a long range view roint must be upheld to stave off an inevitable shortage of meat in the critical months to come, and the ever in creasing diversion of meat to "Black Markets." If your true intent is to discourage continued production, certainly we are entitled to due notice for the protection of our future financial interests." All those interested in the pro motion and welfare of the live-stock feeding industry are again urged to attended the meeting Tuesday, June 29th. Parr Young, President Melvin Todd, V.-Pres. Charles H. Boedeker, Sec'y-Treas. "It's All Yours, You Got Here First" PFC Chester Lagerstrom of Head quarters co., 411th Infantry regi ment, was introduced to prior ities the n'her day right her? in Camp Claibcrne. On reconnaissance with tho in telligence ard Reconaissance pa toon. Lagerstrom was ordered to check the weight capacity ct a bridge. Holding his breath, he plumbed the murky river to deck the support-; and stringers. He found a cotton-mouth water moccassin auc-ady investigatins the same features. "Snake, you got priority!" thought PFC Lagerstrom, wno cau't talk under water. And out ol" the water he shot like one of those re versed diving shots in the newsreol. Camp Claiborne, (La.) .News. Pfc Lagerstrom is a son cf Mr. and Mrs G. E. Lagerstrom of Una city. Chapter Confers Degree . Last evening Nebraska chapter, No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, held a session at their lodge rooms in the Masonic temple, conferring the Royal Arch degree on three candidates, Rich. Hobson, Weeping Water; Howard Wiles and C- A. Wetenkamp of this city. " The degree was conferred by Ed ward Wehrbein, high priest, and the local officers. Following the business session the members were treated to refresh ments to add to the pleasantness of the occasion. Returns From Denver Mrs. William Baird has returned from Denver where she spent the past week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cecil and family. She en joyed the visit with the family very much and the pleasantness of the Colorado climate. Highfield at Farragut Farragut, Idaho, June 19 Joseph Edward Highfield, son of Mrs. Ruth Highfield. 263 S. Eight St., Plattsmouth, Nebr.. arrived at this second largest U.S. Naval Train ;ng Station this week to biu his recruit training. Kis time for the next fpw wetks will be occupied in learning the fundamentals of seamanship, mili tary discipline, and undergoing a thorough physical training. He will also get his first contact with boats on beautiful Lake Pend Orei'2, be side which Farragut is located. At the conclusion of his rc-cruit training, he will be given an oppor tunity to qualify for one of the Navy's service schools for additional specialized training in a field which he has chosen. Guests at Ashland Home Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith enter tained at a delightful seven o'clock chicken dinner Sunday evening at their home in Ashland. The affair honored Mrs. Geo. Tiedji of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. Mollie Berger, who makes her home with the Smiths. The guests were: Mrs. Geo. Tiedji of Portland; Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Berger and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tig ner of Nehawka; Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young. Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Anderson and two small sons of Mead; Mrs. Mollie Berger and Mrs. Henry Ost of Ashland. Mrs. Berger is the mother of Mrs. Ost, Mrs. Tiedji and Mrs. Smith. Find Missing Parachute Some four weeks ago one of the bombers being tested out passed over this locality, one of the party in the plane accidently opened one of the bomb bays and a parachute stored there fell earthward. Monday, C. L. Wiles, prominent farmer, southeast of the city, was engaged in work on the farm and came upon the unopened chute still in its carrying case. The parachute was turned over to Sheriff Joe Mra sek , who in turn notified the Seven the Army Corps headquarters of the find. The parachute was apparently none the worse for the exposure. To Visit in East Mr. and Mrs. Don Seiver are leav ing this evening on a short trjp to the New England states. The are planning on tpending a W9k witii their daughter and husband, Lieut. ad Mrs. Ralh Buchanan, who are now stationed at Falmouth, Mass., and their youngest daughter, Miss Donna Bea Seiver. Falmouth is one of the well known New England seaport towns and the western visit ors will have a pleasant treat in the seaport town. On their return they are to be accompanied by the daughter, Don na Bea. Birthday Dinner Mr. and Mrs- Edward Donat, Sr., entertained at dinner on Sunday in honor of Father's Day, and in com pliment to their sen, Henry, on the occasion of his birthday. A lovely birthday cake, made by his sister," Mrs. Joe Faith, centered the table. Those present were: Mrs. J. C. Faith of Torrance, Calif.; Ronald Donat, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hendricks and "daughter, Marilyn Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Donat and Henry Donat. Nehawka Physician Called Dr. R. R. Anderson of Nehawka, who has been looking after the health of the residents of that com munity and Union, has been called into the military service of the country. Dr. Anderson has been notified to report for duty on June 2iHh. Dr. and Mrs. Anderson drove to South Dakota where they will visit with the relatives of Mrs. An derson and enjoy a short outing for a few days. Visit in Nebraska Gty Miss Mary Jean Hatt was in Ne braska City Saturday to visit ' Miss Betty Ann Thomas, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Herman Thomas, former Plattsmouth residents. Joseph Jelinek, Old Resident Dies Suddenly In Failing Eealth for Some Time But End Comes Suddenly While at St. Joseph Hospital Joseph Jelinek, 87, a resident of Plattsmouth since 1SSS, died Sun day night at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha where he has been under treatment for the past two weeks. Mr. Jelinek has been in failing health for some time and it became necessary for his hospitalization. His condition has gradually grown more serious until the last of the week, but it was not thought his pass ing was so near until Sunday when the family were called to his side and he passed away shortly after wards. The deceased was born in Bohem ia, June 7, 1 85 G, -growing to man hood in the land of his nativity, and in 18S0 was married to Miss Mary Choutka. Mr. and Mrs. Jelinek, with three children, came in 18SS to the United States to make their home and located in Plattsmouth. For many years Mr. Jelinek was employ ed in the local railroad shops, retir ing some twenty-two years ago. Mr. Jelinek was active in the organiza tion of the Catholic Workmen, Bo hemian fraternity in this city, and was also one of the charter members of the Holy Rosary parish of the Catholic church here. To Mr. and Mrs. Jelinek six chil dren were born, one of whom. An tone, preceded the father in death in 1929. The survivors are: the widow, Mary; three sons and two daughters: Joseph and James of Omaha; Charles of Los Angeles; Mrs. Wr. A. - Swatek and Mrs. Cyril Ka lina of this city. The funeral arrangements will not be announced until word is received from the son on the west coast. Tha body is at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets. Funeral of Jos. Jelinek The funeral services for Joseph Jelinek will be held Friday morning at 9 o'clock from the W. A. Swatek residence, 121 C Main street, to the Holy Rosary church, ICth and Pearl streets. The Rosary will be recited at the Swatek home at 8 p. m., Thursday. The Sattler funeral home is in ! charge of the funeral arrangements. From Camp Crowder Pfc. Albert Graham, rith the army motor transport at Camp Crowder, Mo., is here to spend a ten day furlough at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs- Earnest Gra ham. The ten months of Pfc. Gra ham's army service have been spent in his present location. To Join Husband g ? Mrs. Maxine Keil left Sunday for Allen, Nebraska where she will join her husband, Paul Keil, who is engaged in farming there. Mr. Keil's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Keil, were here for a' short time yes terday, and Mrs. Keil returned with them. Mrs. Keil is the former Maxine Graves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves. Stop Here Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Dahms, his mother and sister, stopped here for awhile this morning on their way from Glenwood, Iowa to Omaha where they will take care of busi ness. Visitors from Grand Island Mr. and Mrs- William Denson and children, Norma Jean, Wilma Rose and William, Jr., are here from Grand Island to visit a week with Mr. Denson's mother, Mrs. Edna Richardson. Enters Hospital Mrs. Minnie Renner departed for Omaha Monday where she entered the St. Joseph hospital. Mrs. Renner will receive treatment and be under observation for some time. ' , -.-! (9