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ITefcr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. UX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPT. 27, 1943 NO. 80 i BUT iSl buy, STATU Wi J twrau TO Sgt Carl Sell Member Of Raiding Force Over Italy Press Report of Name Wednesday Thought to Be in Error as to Piattsmouth Man Press reports received Wednesday by the Journal gave the report of a Sergeant Carl J. Foil being engag ed in the air raids over Italy and particularly on the bridges at Bene vento, near Naples. There is no record of anyone by that name being in the service from this city and it is thought that the flyer in the raid was Sergeatnt Carl J. Sell, of his city, who is on duty overseas in the air forces. The sergeant is reported in speak ing of the attack on the bridge said that the explosions made it look "like the whole bridge came up." Funeral of Mrs. Hobscheidi The funeral services for Mrs. Michael Hobscheidt were held this morning at 9:30 at the Holy Rosary church on west Pearl street, a large number of the old friends being in attendance at the church. The high mass was celebrated by Father J. R. Sinkula, pastor of the church, while the sermon was given in Bohemian by Father Chapurnam, of Omaha. Father Michael of Omaha, also assisted in the service. The interment was at the Catho lic cemetery with the Sattler funeral home in charge. The pallbearers were old family friends: Walter H. Smith. John Libershal, John Bergman, Mike Vetesnek, Charles Warga and Anton Janda. Returns from South Mrs. Grant Roberts returned home Wednesday morning from New Or leans, La., where she spent two weeks visiting her husband who is stationed there as an instructor in the U. S. Coast Guard. Mrs. Roberts has returned to her work at the Ladies' Toggery. Purchase Property Here The deal has been completed by T. H. Pollock, local real estate man, for the sale of the Harry White residence and acreage on South Lin coln avenue, to M. P. Feterson, of Murray. Mr. Peterson has farmed in the Murray locality for some years and will now be located in this city. Returns from Hospital Mrs. Henry Adkins returned home yesterday from St. Joseph hospital, where she underwent an operation. Mrs. Adkins is feeling greatly improved and with rest will soon be in her usual good health. Returns from Colorado Mrs. G. M. Minford returned Thursday afternoon from a very pleasant outing in Colorado, spend ing some time at Loveland, with her sister. Mrs. W. H. Bell, and daugh ter, Mrs. Otto Fick. During her stay in the west Mrs. Minford had the opportunity of making several trips along the beautiful mountain trails and viewing the mountain scenery that makes Colorado one of the favorite tourist lands of the na tion. While in Colorado she found one day that was so warm that it was necessary to have windows open. Seeing London Lieutenant Stuart Sedlak. writ ing to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Sedlak, states that he has just recently had the opporun ity of visiting London. He found many of the interesting historical spots of the British capital city that is now filled with the war activities of the empire. Don't forget Lugsch Cleaner's Wednesday Special. Men's suits and top coats and spring coats Plain dresses and mannish suits, cleaned and pressed for J1.00. Hats cleaned and blocked 50c. Cash and carry. Returns From Ohio City Attorney A. L. Tidd last evening returned home from a trip to his native state, Ohio, and a visit with his sister, Mrs. Jennie House, at Beaver. He found the sister, who is well advanced in years, able to be around altho showing the effects of her years. Mr. Tidd met many of the old family friends but his boy hood associates that he was able to contact were very few. Mr. Tidd was fortunate in mak ing the trip as he found the travel I conditions very good and the trip made in comfort all of the way and with excellent connections both at St. Louis and Kansas City. Recruiters at Omaha Lieutenant Ralph Larson. USNR, will head a special board of Navy officers who will be in Omaha the week of Ocober 27. The board is particularly interested in interview ing civil engineers and safety en gineers who may be interested in becoming commissioned officers in the Naval Reserve. Many engineers are needed for Construction Batallions and public works. Both college graduates and men with at least ten years experi ence, who have a recognized stand ing in their profession, are being considered. Special emphasis is plac ed upon the Navy's immediate need for a number of safety engineers to be assigned for duty at Naval Shore establishments throughout the coun try. Headquarters for the traveling board have been established in the WOW Building, and interviews will be held there from nine in the morning until six in the evening. Lieutenant Larson stated it would not be necessary to make an ap pointment in advance in order to be assured of a hearing. Accompanying the board will be Ensign Lois Swabel. WAVES Offi cer, who will interview young women who are interested in join ing the service. Also accompanying the board will be a medical officer and several assistants who will per form official physical examinations. It is now possible for young women who apply for enlistment in the WAVES to complete their applica ions while the board is in session. ; County Court Notes The probate cases in the county court Friday taken up by Judge A. H. Duxbury comprised three es tates. Hearing on claims was had in the estate of Marine Hillman, deceased. Final hearing was had in the es tate of Henry Ludwig, deceased, and the discharge of Harry Ludwig, exe cutor ordered by the court. The admission of the foreign will of William G. Ost was ordered by the court and William A Ost, of Ne- hawka, was named as the executor. Ensign Receives Transfer Ensign Maxine Cloidt, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt, who has been in active service with the WAVES, located at Northampton, Massachusetts, has received a trans fer to a new station word received here by the family states. Ensign Cloidt has been transferred to Boston for her new assignment to duty and is much pleased with the change. Enjoys Fine Time Last evening the members of Piattsmouth aerie No. 365 of the Eagles held a very largely attended session of the aerie. There were a number of candidates received into th aerie and this was followed bylthe Glenn Martin company at Fort a fine fish feed, some sixty-five pounds being prepared for the Eagles. Henry Donat, expert fish fryer, prepared the fish in his usual expert manner. Visiting Parents Robert Burkle. of Chicago, is here for a visit at the home of his par ents. Mr. and Mrs. Val Burkle, and his old friends. Mr. Burkle has been making his home in Chicago for the past fifteen years. Warren Atherton Named Head Of American Legion Selected Unanimously by Delegates to the Omaha Convention Late Thursday Omaha, Neb., Sept. 24, (UP) Warren H. Atherton. Stockton. Calif., today succeeded Roane War ing of Memphis, Tenn., as national commander of the American Legion. Atherton was elected unanimous ly yesterday at the closing session of the Legion's 25th annual conven tion. He served as national defense chairman of the Legion since 1939. Atherton accompanied Waring on a tour of military installations in the United States and North Africa recently, and largely through his efforts, the Legion national defense committee adopted resolutions com mending the policies of the allied military leaders. The Legion went on record as favoring the United States' partici pation in an association to maintain peace without jeopardizing the na tion's interest. It also voted to recog nize the "importance and necessity of centralized controls in the inter est of the war effort." The resolu tion said, however, that the federal government's war time controls should be returned to the states after the war. Death of Clarence Moore Last evening at 7:30 occurred the death of Ira Clarence Moore at St. Joseph's hospital in Omaha, where he had been the past two weeks. Mr. Moore has been in poor health for some time and last Thursday underwent an operation for the re moval of his gall bladder. His con dition became worse and yesterday had to undergo a surgical and in his weakened condition, pneumonia set in from which he passed away. Ira Clarence Moore was born on Feb. 3, 18S5, in Antelope county, Mo., and passed away Sept. 24th, 1943 in Omaha, Nebr. Mr. Moore was united in marriage to Miss Nellie Mae Boetel on Jan. 31, 1917 in this city. To this union were born five children: Mrs. Hazel Ad- j kins and Mrs. Lucile Hickman, liv- j ing in Piattsmouth; Misses Alma Mae and Sylvia Moore and Harold Edward, all residing at home, who with their mother are left to mouru his passing. There also survives two brothers, William in Missouri; Earnest of Clairmont, Mo.; one sister, Mts. Theresa Howell of Clarinda, la. Also two half sisters. Mrs. Hattie Graham of Clarinda and Mrs. Jessie Mulligan in California; also a half brother. Ralph Kellogg, address unknown. His parents preceded him in death. Mr. Moore made his home in Piattsmouth for the past several years. He had been employed at the Glenn L. Martin Co., until he was taken ill. He was a kind hus band and devoted to his family. He vas a member of the First Christian church of this city. Funeral arrangements have not been completed. The body is at the Sattler funeral home. Locating in Piattsmouth Mr. and Mrs. Fred H. Sharpnack and son, Jerry, who have been mak ing their home at Cleveland, Ohio, are here and will make their home in this city in the future. Mr. Sharp nack, who has been engaged in de fense work at Philadelphia with the Bendix company and later at Cleve land, has secured a posotion with j Crook in his special line of work and now wm be back in tne old home. They will make their home here with Mrs. Anna Ptak, mother of Mrs. Sharpnack. Files Partition Suit In the office of Clerk of the Dist rict Court C. E. Ledgway today was filed a suit in partition entitled Fred W. Backemeyer vs. Luella Backe meyer, et al. The real estate in the action covers town property in the village of Murdock. Attends Balloon Convention Robert M. Walling, local abstrac tor, had the pleasure during the American Legion convention at Omaha, of attending a meeting of the Nation Balloon Veterans association, of which he is a member. The meet ing brought some 131 of the old veterans to Omaha and from widely separated sections of the United States. Mr. Walling met five of the members of his own group, the 17th company that had trained at Fort Omaha in 1917, one from Los Ange les, one from Bayonne. New Jersey and one from Pendelton, Oregon, who had served overseas together with Mr. Walling. The business sessions were held at the Athletic club and after the regular meeting Wednesday, the old veterans were guests of Major Gen eral Uhl, at Fort Omaha, the train ing quarters of the balloon school. The visitors were honor guests at retreat at the fort and reviewed the soldiers now located there. Follow ing the review the old veterans then paraded over the grounds where they had once marched as trainees. The group had dinner at Fort Omaha and enjoyed a fine repast that marks Uncle Sam's "chow" for the army. Meeting Of The Piattsmouth Deanery At Paul Will Be Held Tuesday Afternoon September 28th, at St. Joseph's Parish Hall The fall meeting of the Piatts mouth Deanery, D.C.C.W., will be hed Tuesday afternoon, September 28, 1943, St. Joseph's Parish Hall, Paul, at 1:30 P. M. Hostesses: Ladies of St. Joseph's Parish.) 1.00 Registration 1:15 Board Meeting 1:30 Formal Opening. President, Mrs J. J. Cullen Advancement of Colors St. Jos scph's Parish, Paul Salute to the Flag Assembly singing, "America" Opening Prayer Rev. Edward Orzechowski Welcome Rev. A. M. Faessler Response Rev. Albin Bauer, C. PP. S. Greetings Re. Rev. Msgr. George Agius, D.D., J.C.D.. V.F. Reading of Minutes Mrs. C. O. Zaiser, Sec'y Report of Lincoln D.C.C.W. Con vention Mrs. F. I. Ilea Music St. Joseph's Parish, Paul Address "Our Youth Problems in Catholic Action" Rev. E. C. Mc- Fadden Reports Introduction of Chairmen Chaplain's A i d Phyllis Straub, chairman Business Session Assembly Singing "Holy God We Praise Thy Name" Benediction R t. Rev. , Msgr. Adolph Mosler Retirement of Colors Adjournment Credential Committee: Mrs. George Francois, Mrs. H. A. Straub, Miss Emma Ramold, Miss Anna Francois, Mrs. Mike MeCann. Program Committee: Mrs. C. O. Zaiser, Miss Edith Francois, Mrs. J. J. Cullen Call Women Jurors In compliance with the new law regarding the use of women on the juries in the district court. Otoe county has selected their panel and it embraces more women than men to serve at the forthcoming term of the district court. Judge W. W. Wil son is planning the use of women on the jury panel in Cass county as well as Sarpy in his district. Among the names drawn for ser vice in Otoe county to replace some excused is Delia Wilson, a sister of Judge Wilson. Visits in City Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Moore and fam ily of Ashland were here today for a few hours, enroute to Murray where they will visit with relatives. OPA Extends Life Of Shoe Stamp No. 18 Indefinitely the Next Stamp Warned That Probably Will Have to Last Six! coast guard and has had a wide ex Months Instead of Tour jperience that has taken him on j several trips across the seas. He is Washington. Sept. 24. (UP) The Office of Price Administration, alarmed by a sharp drop in the pro duction of civilian shoes, today ex tended indefinitely the expiration date of shoe stamp No. 18, and warned that the next stamp phobably must last six months instead of ; four. Stamp No. IS, in Ration Book I was due to expire Oct. 31st. It's ex tension was a move to prevent last minute rush buying and to discour age people from buying shoes be fore they needed them. The next stamp which may have to last six months, is No. 1 in the "airplane" series in Book III. It be comes valid Nov. 1st. The OPA said civilian shoe ra tions have not been set at two pair a year, as the six month period might indicate, since increased production might permit a shortening of that time. The OPA called the present rate of civilian consumption "critical," reporting there would be less than j 25,00,000 pairs of shoes monthly j during the next few months to meet .i . j j r Ann r.nn t Funeral of William Gentry Friday afternoon Masonic rites were held for the late William Gen try, resident of the Nebraska Mason ic Home, who passed away on Wed nesday morning, at the Caldwell funeral home chapel. The officers of St. John's lodge No. 25, A.F.&A.M. of Omaha were here to conduct the ritualistic services at the chapel and at the grave in the Masonic plot in the Oak Hill ceme tery. During the services two hymns were sung by Frank A. Cloidt, "It Is Well With My Soul." and "Saved by Grace." The pallbearers were members of the Masonic order. Burlington Veterans Here Charles E. Melker, superintend cntof motive power C. B. & Q. lines west, Thomas Roope, retired super intendent of motive power, Julius Deitrich, retired mastor mechanic, Lincoln division and Harry Kean. retired general foreman of the Have lock shops, were here Wednesday to call on Billy Baird, retired shop superintendent. It was the intention of the gentlemen from Lincoln to have a group picture taken of the five as they are all that is left of the mechanical officers of the C. B. & Q. lines west, that started their railroad careers on what was then the Burlington & Missouri River raiload in Nebaska. As Piattsmouth does not have a photographer, they are unable to carry out their wishes, but Billy is planning to go to Lin coln in the near future to have it done. Two-Square Club The Two-Sauare card club was very pleasantly entertained on Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Frank Schiele in the Schuldice apartments. The nonors were won by Mrs. Henry Starkjohn and Mrs. Fred I. Rea in the playing. The home was attractively arranged with decorations of garden flowers that added their touch to the home. The hostess served delicious refreshments at an appropriate hour that was enjoyed by the club ladies, all of whom were present. K-B's Meet Mrs. James Bulin was hostess to the members of the K-B club last evening at her home on North 8th street for a very enjoyable even ing at cards. In the playing Mrs. R. W. Knorr was winner of first prize, Mrs. Fred Lugsch, second and Mrs. Bulin the third. Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt was a. guest of the club. The hostess served appropriate refresh ments at the close of the evening. Grover Parriott Home Coxswain Grover Parriott, U. S. Coast Guard, arrived home this morning for a visit with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Parriott, Sr.. ! and the many old friends, on a ten (day leave. Coxswain Parriott is near- ling three years of service in the looking fine and his visit home is a very happy occasion to tne family and friends. Grover was one of the stalwarts on the Piattsmouth high football team and enjoyed the game this afternoon at Athletic park. rjon McPherson Prisoner Piattsmouth friends, particularly old school associates here, will be interested in learning that word has been received that Sergeant Donald I. McPherson, graduate of the class of 939 of the local school is in a Jap prison camp in the Philippines, knewn as camp No. 2. It has been almost two years since word has been received of the form er Piattsmouth young man, by his l parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Mc Pherson, now of Lincoln. Two cards wrere received simul taneously, though- evidently sent at different times from the Jap camp, bear his handwriting and indicate that he is well. McPherson enlisted in the army in 1939 shortly after completing his school work. The last his parents had heard from him was j shortly after war was declared. He 1 was then with the air corps at Clark Field in the Philippines. The father of Sgt. McPherson was for some time engaged here with the F. G. Fricke & Co., store and the family remained here until after the graduation of Donald and his sister, Dorothy, in 1939. Secret Marriage Announced The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Louis. C. Portey was announced Sun day morning at the home of the groom's mother, Mrs. Michael Portey of Falls City, Nebraska, Mrs. Louis Portey was the former Frances Crawford, daughter of Elizabeth Crawford, of Union, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Portey were married in St. Wenceslaus Catholic church in Wahoo, Nebraska on July 6, 1943. They are making their home in Preston, Nebraska, where Mr. Port ey owns his home. Mr. Portey is at White Horse, Canada, working in defense work at the present time. The many friends of the Porteys around Falls City wish them a life time of happiness. Death of Former Resident The news of the death of Mrs. Barbara Norris, former resident of Cass county, has been received here by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Troop, form er neighbors and old friends. Mrs. Norris passed away on Monday of this week. The Hamilton Norris family for a great many years resided on a farm west of Murray in what was known as "Maple Grove," moving some years ago to vicinity of Cole ridge, Cedar county. Mrs. Norris who was in her eighties, has for the past lew years made her home with a daughter, Mrs. Jess Lowther, at Coleridge, being an invalid for the past two years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lowther and Mrs. F. W. Kloepping. one son, and the husband preceded her in death. There also survives three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The funeral and interment were at Coleridee today where Mr. Norris is buried. Inklers Meet The Inklers card club met on Wednesday at the home of Mrs Anna Ptak on Oak street, a very pleasant time being enjoyed by the ladies at bridge. Mrs. Robert Capped and Miss Marie Horn were the win- iers of the . games. Mrs. H. A. Schneider was a guest of the club. Decorations of roses, a gift of Frank Cloidt, brother of Mrs. Ptak, were used. The hostess served much en joyed refreshments to the members of the party. Bird In Hand Still Worth Two In Bush Nebraskan Applies Old Saying to Current Hog Market, Decides to Sell The old saying that "a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush" may be hoary with age, but it is still as true as ever, Myrl -A. Miller, and his father-in-law, A. J. 1 Nelson, both of Cass county, Ne braska, believe. That was why Mr. Mil ler was on the Oma- na marKet witn a string of 91 Spotted i-otana cnina nogs averaging jds., Myrl A. Miller that sold at $14.70. The way be feels about it is that prices are good now, and may not be so at tractive later on. "Normally. I'd have made my hogs fatter," he said. "But I believe prices are better now than they will be later on. In fact, if runs are as large as hey lead you to believe they will be, we may have more need for the hog price "floor" than for a ceiling this coming winter." "When that time comes. I'm not even sure that the floor will hold. It didn't for a while last summer, you know." Frost which struck in some lo calities Sunday night wasn't sharp enough to hurt any of the corn in Cass county, the two men agreed. Most of A. J. Nelson tne grain tnere is far enough along to be safe from anything except a real freeze. Mr. Nelon raises a variety of white corn which he has found is very slow to ripen, but he doesn't believe that it has been injured thus far. Goes to Flight School Acting Corporal Kenneth Wohl farth, son of Mrs. Paul Wohlfarth, writes from Kessler Field, Biloxi, Miss., that he is being sent to a pre flight school, but at the present writing he did not know which of thirty-six universities he would be sent. His one desire has been to become a pilot and this may be realized. Ken writes: "It's really summer in the south and I like it, seems there are as many darkies as whites in this section and all that we seen from Nashville south was fields of cotton and darkies to gather it. It is hot here and rains every day in this section. We stood in formation one hour in the rain last week and wo liked it. Mom, we have some great discussions on the bible. I wish I knew more and more. I am enclos ing something that I know you will enjoy reading, you are always send ing me spiritual helps. We have the finest chaplain here to conduct bible school and church." Reports for Duty Stuart Smith, youngest son of Mr., and Mrs. S. Y. Smith, of this city, Thursday evening departed for Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, where he will await an assignment in the army. He has been with the army engineers at Fort Crook and has been notified to report at Fort Leavenworth for another assignment in the engineer ing force of the army air corps. The young man was the honor guest at a dinner Sunday at the home of the parents, all of the mem bers of the family being present to greet the son and brother. Return to Service Donald Snyder and Norman White, who have enjoyed a leave here with their relatives and old friends, re turned last evening to Farragut, Idaho, where they will rejoin their company and be ready for assign ment to active duty. Both of tne young men are seamen second class.