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MOZTEAY. AUGUST 16, 1943 THE JOITEXA1, PLATTSMOUTH, HEB-AGKA PAGE TEEEE English Highways Leading To Coasts j Have Heavy Traffic! Military Traffic Causes Surmise as to Possible Moves in 'Western j Part of Europe i MBIT - - J ' ifXVLTi A I I 5! ElmwoocH By Journal Field Repreaentatrr FDR'S BEWILDERMENT London, Aug. 1:. t T'P) Iiiuh- j ways and railroads leading to Bri-j tish coastal areas have been jammed j with military traffic recently, it was j learned today as .speculation mount-j t-d throurhotu the country that the zero hour for an invasion of west- j irn Eurcpe may be approaching. j However, most observers believed j the invasion would net come in ihej next fow weeks. Many thousands of American rind Dominion troops were reported to j have bep moved into new areas and j additional barracks arc still umUvj construction. Hotels and rue-t on?-! f-s "iii one arta notified thousand j of vacationists that their reservu- j tions were cancelled. j Vacationists already weie str -am-j ins hack from some resorts, where: schools, balls and other lutildinsrsj were expected to he requisitioned. Several lr.iiroad lines have revused civilian business because of r iliui'y, demands. - j t It v.i reported earlier this week.! that the government intended to re-impose a prohibition on visitors; along a wide stretch of the southern, and ta.-tern coasts. j The large-scale troop movements ; presumably have not passed tin-j noticed by German reconnaissance j pianos and the London Daily Mail ! said intense military activity alttn is j visible el! the continent, probably in! the fort;-, of preparations to meet i the anticipated allied onslaught. J "In northern France, activity has! reached fever heat.' the Mail said. ; "The exodus of holiday makers that : now is taking place in Britain has ; already been carried out in all j French Atlantic resorts on orders; from Vichy. , "Continental speculation is coup-! led with the idea that there is to! In his last radio talk, the President said: "I confess that I myself am sometimes bewil dered by conflicting statements that I see in the press. One day I read an 'authoritative' statement that we shall win the war this year, 1943 and the next day comes another statement equally 'authori tative' that the war will still be going on in 1949." The President could have given plenty of additional examples of this confusion. But it should be remembered that the newspaper report ers do not make up these conflicting statements. They merely do an honest reporting job of telling what those in power in Washington have to say. It is discouraging to the press to have to report one day ihat gasoline rationing will be relaxed and the next day that it will be tightened. But it is the duty of the press to publish both reports if both come from men who are supposed to be in authority. It is obvious, therefore, that confusion in newspaper headlines will end on the same day that Washington officials end their disagreements and reach an accord on problems which are of interest to the public. POST-WAR IDEAS NEEDED In Washington, in most of the major cities, and among industrial groups there are countless committees and or ganizations which are working on the complicated subject of post-war planning. What plan will win out and how the plans of various groups will be correlated is still a question, but in all the post-war planning there is a notable absence of suggestions coming from farm and rural areas. When the war is over, the prosperity of the nation may well hinge on the working arrangement that is set up be tween industry and the farmers, and the government and farmers. If the post-war plans are worked out to give farm ers the opportunity to operate at a reasonable profit the possibilities of a major depression will be lessened. Since farmers, and the small businesses in rural areas, will play such an important part in determining post-war conditions, it is essential that they give more thought than they have given so far to the problem of what they want and" what they can reasonably expect after the war. pbibiou-; operations and Brig, fie n. ; ftot;ce to jj Public James C. Crockett, former military j attache in Berlin, had joined Uie be a second front possibly on the j French Atlantic coast 'before the; leaves of autumn fall' ". j Speculation also feel on an-j nonncements that Brig. Gen. Daniel; Xoce. rpecialist on landing and am- j European staff of the V. 3. army. Many high-ranking officers of Britain and the other allies who have seen active service abroad like wise were known to have conic here in rec2tvt weeks. Buy War Bonis The members of the Cass County Draft Board wish to call your at tention to a change that has been made regarding their regular meet ing dates. They will meet in their office in the Court House every Fri day between the hours r:f 10:3t) a. m. and r:(ol p. m. Formerly they have hcn meeting t ice a. week but un til further notice, they will meet just once a week. 1 w. -ir V'"? 'SVT'-y, I IVAaffo'ndofa house wu(ioupuffiere? after THE WAR, somebody's going to put up a new house on that pretty rise of ground that overlooks the river bend just out side of the town line. Nothing elaborate. Just a pretty little house snuggled into the trees as though it belonged there. Somebody else may buy the eld Ward farm. There should be many a good day's hunting in those rolling fields and back through the woods over to the State road. Fixed up a little bit and it shouldn't take much money it would be a livable place for a man and his family. Yes, somebody's going to buy it. Some body's always coming along, with a dream and a little money, and doing the things we'd promised ourselves we'd do someday. But this time, why can't that "somebody" be you? Look . . . Suppose you put 10 of your pay into War Bonds. At least 10 more if you possibly can. And keep putting it away putting it away putting it away.' SAVE WITH U.S. WAR BONDS EVERYBODY... EVERY PAYDAY. Week after week payday after payday. Here's what happens: Before you know it, you get so you hardly miss that money. And if you do miss it, you've got something better to replace it the knowl edge that you, personally, are helping to insure a steady flow of planes and tanks and guns to the rhen who fight. The knowledge that you, personally, have toed the mark and are helping to win the war. Then, one of these days, when peace has come again, the money you've put away starts coming back to you. And bringing more money with it you get four dollars for every three that you put in! When that day comes, you can get out your pencil and start figuring just what kind of a house you'll put on the river bend. But to be sure that day does come, you'd better do this: You'd better get out your pencil right now and start figuring how you can least 10 S0 of every single pay check save at with U. S. War Bonds! Mr AT LEAST i0 This space is a contribution to America's all-out war effort by The Plattsmoutfa Journal At Home for a Visit Claude West, more familiarly known as "Shorty" returned from Topeka where he has been in the government hospital, and is visiting his parents, Mr. and .Mrs. Charles West. Called East by Death Dr. and Mrs. Tottnian were called to Iowa last Tuesday by the death of an uncle of Mrs. Tottnian which occurred on Monday of last week. Thev were gone about two days. Injured in Automobile The eight-year-old caughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Phillips, while riding ou the running board of a car, was thrown off by the speed of the car and suffered a chest injury. She was taken to Bryan Memorial hos pital at Lincoln. Eeturn from Chicago Jlesilames Hermann Bornemeier of near Alvo, and Paul Bornemeier of Elmwood have returned from a trip to Chicago. They spent the past two weeks visiting at the Great Bakes training station, where a son cf Mrs. Herman Bornemeier is in the navy. In Chicag they visited with a daughter of Mrs. Paul Bornemeier. By Journal Field Piiii iinlli Sustain Severe Injury David Reinke, son of August Reinke, had the misfortune to badly injure one of his hands when he caught it in some machinery. The hand stopped the machine and it was necessary to saw the machine to g;et the hand extricated. He was taken to a Lincoln hospital, where the middle finger of the left hand was removed anel it was thought that the thumb might also have to he removed. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Heinman were at Lincoln last Saturday to loot; after some business. John Kruger, the caretaker of the Murdock school building, has been busy in getting the buildings readv for school opening, Monday, August 23rd. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tool, have clos ed their store for a week and ara visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Meyer and family. Hears of Birth Word has been received by Miss Viola Eerett from the home of Dr. Formanack, in England, that their home wa? blessed on July 27th by the arrival of a fine son, weighing six pounds and five ounces. All are doing well. Mrs. Donald Hennesay ha.-, return ed from a trip to Florida where she visited lit r husband in training there She will remain in Elmwood while the husband is on maneuvers. Albert Alford, who has been feel ing rather poorly of late, is now able to resist with the blacksmith work at the shop. Guy Clements visited the county seat on Thursday of last week, look ing after business matters. Last Sunday Rev. and Mrs. An drew Jensen and their daughter of Btckman, W. Va., accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Greene to a meet ing at Westminster church. Lincoln. The Jensens arrived in Elmwood last week and are viiting with Mrs. Jensen's parents, Mi. and Mrs. Ralph Greene. May Ellen Towle daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Towle, underwent a tonsilectomy in Lincoln on last Mon day. A class of boys and young men from Elmwood are availing them selves of the opportunity afforded by the lied Cross and are taking swimming instructions, at South Bend. Lee Ce;atman and family and Ethel 7ml and family of near Alvo accom panied W. W. Coat man and R. M. Coalman when they visited at Grand Island on last Sunday. ,'. E. Russelman. who is a member of the Omaha police force, visited a couple of days the past week at the home of the John Stokes family. Mr. Russelman and Mr. Stokes are cous ins. Congratulation? to Emil Borne meier of southeast of Elmwood who o.uictly ovserved the passing of his r.Sth birthday anniversary on Tuesday of last week. Mrs. George Kruse is the delegate from the Murdock church women's circle to the state convention at Milford. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sheldon of Lincoln, were week end visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Craig. Miss Viola Everett, who was visit ing at Mitchell, S. D., guest of Mrs. Formanack, mother of Dr. Forman ack. returned home Friday. She re ports her hostess as being in very good health. Attend Camp Meeting A number in and around Murdock are expecting to attend the camp i Concert at Masonic Home On Friday, the members of the Masonic Home had the pleasure of listening to a concert which was given by three young lady musicians The concert was given under the direction of Miss Eunice Burhridge, a former resident of Plattsniouth. The concert numbers consisted of solos, duets, and trios. The violin was played by Miss Burhridge, who is now director of music in the school at Lennox, la. The cello numbers were given by Miss Ruth N'aviaux. of Nebraska City rnd the piano accompanist was Miss Virginia McCorkindale of Bellevue., ! Nebr. At the close of the entertainment the Masonic Home tl.e rlayers went to the Infirmary and gave the program there. The program consisted of classi cal and popular numbers and was much enjoyed by all. :t PATRICIA DOW Undergoes Operation Mrs .Fred Beil of south of Platts mouth entered the Clarkson hos pital Sunday evening and underwent a major operation Wednesday morn ing. Her condition is improving though her stay may be quite ex tended. Her daughter, Mrs. Wildon Switzer is staying with her for a few days. The Axis Stops at Nothing:. Don't stop your War Bond Payroll Savi ngs at 10 . Every, soldier is a 100 percenter. Fig ure it out yourself. 8414; .11-19 Gay Two-Piece Pattern No. 8114 If you've a aankering for bright colors, pick a bold plaid to make this figure nattering two-piece. For lucky, lucky juniors. Pattern 8414 is in sizes 11. 13, 15. 17 and 19. Size 13 takes 3 yards 35-ir.ch material; yard for contrasting collar and cuffs. Name. Address. Name of paper. Pattern No Size. Send 15 cents in coin (for each pattern desired) to Patricia Dow Patterns 2M W. 17th St., New Terk. N. T. Just Another Axis Prisoner CiSP J I'M-iif":lri tj a :i it tor ! tr-iSffftS6 lilt, l JSgf cat Jli2-l ; 'I imssk(mti liMxtmj jyjlj With his face screwed into a scowl and his boots covered with dust, this Italian officer sits on a truck in Sicily while awaiting transportation to a war prison camp. Busy Allied soldiers nonchalantlv ignore him. Allied forces ripped into the last few remaining Axis beachheads which totaled about 1,600 of the island's 10,000 square miles. meeting of the members of the Mc-n-nonite church to be held at Weep ing Water. The permanent gather ing place of the meeting is at the Weeping Water park. Completes Gunner Course Miss Fern Johnson of Omaha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Buck, was a week end visitor with her parents. Frank Brunkow has been working the past week at the farm of George Wallinger, near Ashland, assisting! in the harvest. j Murdock has a class of girls learn- iub iv7 nn im til i ur luivrs a L rtniin Bend who are taken to and from ths lakes by volunteer truckers. The condition of I. G. Hornbeck, who has been ill for some time, is reported as somewhat better. Mrs. W. 0. Schewe sustained a fractured wrist when she slipped and fell on the floejr at her home. She is getting along fairly well. Pvt. Russell Gorthey, who is sta tioned at the Lincoln airport, was an over the week end visitor with his parents, returning to his post Monday. W. H. Zabel was in Omaha last Tuesday where he went to secure a load of groceries for his store. (' timid! on Pace fi, Col. 4 Kill Sheep Owner Hayden. Col. Aug. 13. (UP) The barking of a faithful sheep dog led searchers to the body of Ken Purdy, a crippled sheep-herder, found lying in his lonely wagon, his arms and legs drawn up tightly and tied behind his back. County officers believed a gang cf modern sheep rustlers was res ponsible for the death of the'D-year-olel herder, who apparently had been trussed up for about two days. T'nder Sheriff Wm. McFarlane said the sheep rustlers evidently had found Purdy alone and tied him up while they looted his flock. The dead man's face was contorted in agony. Coroner A. W. Heyer said he apparently died of pain eausetl by his bonds. The Army Ordnance Department announced that Ceastsruardsman Theodore O. Smallcy, of Plattsniouth. has completed a special course in Anti-aircraft Artillery Maintenance at the Poutiac Ordnance sehool con ducted by the Pontiac Motor divis ion. Gunner Theodore O. Smalley was r elected to attenel the course in practical mechanical upkeep, operat ed by the Ordnance Department which muir.tains schools, in coopera tion with manufacturers, throughout the country. The automotive industry is res ponsible for the manufacture of prac tically all the anti-aircraft weapons required by our Armed Forces. Therefore these organizations were lecogniztd as a logical place to set up training laciiuies to augment those already in existence in the Or dnance training centers The immed iate need for trained specialists to maintain and repair this equipment was met by the manufacturers ot these we apons who established train ing schools within their organiza tions. The program conductcu by the Ordnance Military training division is aimed to create the greatest force of trained specialists in the history of our country to meet the demands of mechanized warfare. Mynard Community Club The Mynard Community Club will hold their annual picnic at the Al bert Wetenkamp grove, Tuesday, August 17th. Serving starts at 12:00 (noon). Everyone is cordially invited. Quite Seriously 111 Mrs. Donald Mrasek, who is at an Omaha hospital, is reported as quite seriously ill. and her condition such that the husband. Pfc. Mrasek. has been called from Camp Rucker, Ala bama, where he is in military train- A FEW BILLIONS A MERE TRlFLyp It's your job to help finance the kind of all-out war which we expect of our country's fighting forces. As our gallant sons pay with their lives for each victory, our share on the home front seems such a mere trifle. All we are asked to do is to LEND ALL OUR SAVINGS TO UNCLE SAM, through the purchase of bonds. Let a JOURNAL WANT AD help you by selling your no-longer-used articles, or by renting out your extra room. Telephone your Want Ad to No. 6. Bod up the men wlio ore on the fighting fronf. They sire Hieif lives You lend your money.