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Ktbt. State Historical Sooletj ' ro im BUY 1 VOL. NO. LIZ PLATTSMOUTH, NEBEASKA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1943 NO. 107 9 I see fir m m m MANY VISITORS HERE FOR HOLIDAY SEASON WITH RELATIVES AND FRIENDS Christmas was very quietly observ ed in Flattsmouth this year, there being, quiet home gatherings in most cases, and almost every home has felt the personal touch of the war in some manner or form. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young found as guests. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Henton, Fort Calhoun, the former a brother of Mrs. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Birdsall of Pacific Junction, and Mrs. Ona Lawton of Omaha, a sister of Mr. Young. The home of Mr. and Mrs. V. P. O'Donnell was marked by a family party altho a number of the fam ily are now in active service. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. William C. O'Donnell and William III, Mr. and Mrs." Alfred Conn and James. Mrs. Peter Grado ville, Jerry and Alice, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Frazier, Mrs. Jack O'Donnell and Janis, Mr. and Mrs. O'Donnell, Betty, Shirley. Mary Alice. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Leyda were Christmas visitors in Omaha where thew were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Brady, the latter a daughter. Mrs. Louise Klinger has a very pleasant family party at her home for the Christmas day, comprising, Mr. and Mrs. William Ketelsen and son, Ralph, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Klinger and Garry, Omaha; Mrs. J. J. Stibal, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Herring and Bruder Ketelsen. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donat, Sr., entertained at dinner on Chirstmas, Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Hendricks, Henry Donat and Esther Rhoden. In the evening Henry Donat and Esther Rhoden were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Jorgen sen at Omaha. Mr. and Mrs.- P. F. Rihn had as their guests for the Christmas day, Mrs.' Maude Bunch and Miss Hazel Burley, and Mrs. June Woodward of Omaha, and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Alwin of this city. Mrs. Hattie Kirker and daughter. Miss Ha, of this city, with Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kirker . and family of rear Ashland, were over holiday visitors at Pacific Jun'tron at the farm home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Long and family. Mr. and Mrs. Searl S. Davis and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, were Christmas day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Johnson and Mrs. Stephen M. Davis, the latter the wife of Captain Davis, now over seas with the U. S. forces in Eng land. Mr. and Mrs. Conley Bailey and family, of Leavenworth, Kansas, were here over the holiday season at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Meisinger, Jr., and with the mother of Mr. Bailey. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Harold had as their guests for the Christmas sea son, their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Carl S. Bowman of St. Joseph. Missouri, as well as their sons, Raymond, Jr., and Kenneth of this city." Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tretter and chil dren spent Christmas and the holi day season at Nebraska City where they were the guests of the relatives and old friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bridgewater entertained on Sunday at their home Mr. and Mrs. James Bridgewater, Jr., and daughter, Carol Gay of Oma ha, and Mrs. Maggie Mason of this city. I'fc. Ronald Rebal, who is sta tioned at Omaha as a student at the University of Nebraska, college of medicine, was her over the holiday season at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Rebal. Mrs. R. A. Bates, publisher of the Journal enjoyed Christmas day at Omaha, a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Manasek, and the 'little grand niece. The family and Dr. and Mrs Leon ard, Fitch had a very fine time Christmas when all of the children were home for the dayr'Lt. and Mrs. Marion Fitch, who has been located at Boise, Idaho; Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Fitch of Chicago, and Kenneth and Keith of this city. The Elmer A. Webb family were in Flattsmouth a short time Sunday afternoon onroute back to Lincoln after spending Christmas a the L. R. Feller home in Omaha. Accom panying them was Lieut. James L. Webb, commissioned Nov. 13th. in I the Army Air Corps at Miami Beach. Jim has spent five weeks in Canmera Gunnery school at Lowery Field, Denver, and leaves around January 1st for his first stastion assignment at Wendover Field, Utah. Mr. and Mr. G. F. Kenney had the pleasure of having their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Schoennoehl, and four children, of Waterbury, Nebr., with them for the holiday week end. The country home of Mr. and Mrs. Major I. Hall, south of this city, was the scene of a very pleasant family dinner party on Christmas day. bringing together all of the family, comprising County Clerk and Mrs. George R. Sayles, parents of Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Grace Hall and daughter, Elizabeth, of Grant, Nebraska, moth er and sister of Mr. Hall. Lieut. Dick S. Hall, USA., Miss Joan Hall and Miss Jean Kirschner of Beatrict. and Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Smith and three children were two o'clock dinner guests of the former's parents, Mr. an Mrs. M. E. Smith, and Miss Ethel, of Omaha, on Christmas day. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Smith called on Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Barclay, and also the George Kenneys and their guests. Mr. and Jdrs. W. P. Sitzman had a family party on Saturday. Miss Harriet Sitzman coming down from Omaha with Floyd, Jr., Billy and Dorothy Jean Sealock, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Stoll of near Eagle, Frank G. Koubek and Mrs. Anton Koubek of Kansas. Later Mr. and Mrs. Sitz man visited at the Floyd Gerbeling home where the children are ill. Deputy Sheriff and Mrs. Emery Doody had as their house guests on Christmas Eve and Christmas day, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lindley, of Omaha. The L. D. Hiatt home was the scene of a family dinner party on Christmas day. The group comprised Mrs. E. P Lutz, Paul E. Lutz of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hein rich. Mrs. W. F. Steinkamp and Diane Kay, Alice Hiatt and the hosts, Mr and Mrs. L. D. Hiatt. Mrs. Mae S. Morgan, Burlington, Iowa, Ensign and Mrs. Edgar S Wescott and Miss Clara Mae Morgan of Omaha, were guest at the E. H. Wescott home for the Christmas holi day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis and Carol Ruth, were Christmas guests over the week end at Geneva, Nebr., at the home cf the parents of Mr. Davis. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Panzer were here from Ashland Sunday to be with Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Knorr and Miss Mary Jean Knorr, here from New York City. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott enter tained a small group at their home on Christmas, Miss Alice Louise be ing here from Lincoln, while Mrs. F. L. Cummins of this city joined the family. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Starkjohn, at their home on west Rock street, en tertained at a dinner party at which their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Starkjohn and chil dren, Karen Kay and William Hen ry, were guests. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McMaken was the scene of a very pleasant party for Christmas when they had as their guests, the son, Joseph McMaken, Jr., of Peru State Teachers college, where he is In training for the navy, Joe Noble, taking v-12 naval training at Iowa State college, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. Even Noble. Bay War Bonis 3pT Another year, another page . . . time to renew old friendships and that resolution which we make each year to serve our customers still better than the year before .... NEW YEAR'S GREETINGS TO EVERYRODY HAVE A GOOD TIME AND DROP IN TO SEE US REMEMRER, YOU ARE ALWAYS VERY WELCOME HERE Plattsmouth Journal Death Of Andrew Kroehler, Long Time Resident Message of Death Comes as Great Sorrow to Community Where the Departed Had Been so Popular It was with a very great sorrow that the old friends thi3 morning learned ot the passing away of And rew Kroehler, 69, an active figure in the business life of the commun ity. Stricken last week, Mr. Kroeh ler has been in critical conditon, and it was found necessary to have him taken to the St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City, where he died at 8 o'clock this morning. The taking away of Mr. Kroehler removes a colorful figure from the community, his many years here having been associated with friendly dealings with his fellowmen. Always of a pleasant and optimistic nature he has made life a great deal more pleasant to those with whom he had come in contact. He was for forty five years in active business life in the community. Mr. Kroehler's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Kroehler, Sr., resided for many years in the brick residence property just south of the Nebraska Masonic home. Mr. Kroehler, since his marriage some forty years ago, has resided In the home on Wash ington avenue, where the family was brought up and grew to man hood and womanhood. Mrs. Kroehler was formerly Miss Stella Illff of Dawson, Nebraska. ""There is surviving the passing, the wife; one son. Capt. Robert Kroehler, now In the medical ser vice with the army in Italy; two daughters, Mrs. W. C. Kenner, Ne braska City, and Mrs. Walter Tritsch of this city, as well as several grand children. The son-in-law, Capt. W. C. Kenner, is also In the armed ser vice In the southwest Pacific. One brother, George Kroehler, of Omaha, also survives. The funeral services will be Wed nesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Caldwell funeral chapel at 7th and Oak streets. GET IN THE SCRAFi Calls New Pastor The Christian Church of this city has called Rev. J. W. Taenzler, for mer pastor of this church from 193f to- 1941. Rev. Taenzler has the dis tinction of having had the greatest success as a builder and pastor of any previous pastor in the history of this congregation. The church membership is indeed fortunate to be able to recall Rev. Taenzler to this field of service. They are looking forward to a successful year under his ministry. Rev. Taenzler will take charge about the lGth of January, relieving Rev. Beckman, who will continue his education with the But ler Bible College. Rev. Taenzler brought the mes sage Sunday, both morning and even ing to a large congregation, who were happy to welcome this good family back to the church. Funeral of John Rutherford The funeral services were held this afternoon at the Caldwell funeral home at 7th and Oak streets, for John Ruhterford, long time resi dent of the community. There were a very large number of the old time residents present at the services to pay their last tributes. The service was conducted by Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, who brought a message of comfort to the bereaved family that has in the past few days suffered the loss of two members of the family group. During the services Frank A. Cloidt gave two of the old hymns, "In the Sweet Bye and Bye," and "Wonderful Peace," Mrs. H. F. Goos was the accompanist. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery and the pallbearers com prised of family friends. Glen Val lery, S. J. Million, W. C. Soennich sen, William A; Robertson, George and Henry Born. Suffers From Flu John J. Cloidt, local service sta tion operator, has been confined to bis home for the past several days, suffering from the prevailing mal ady of the flu. He., is expecting to be back on the job today or Tuesday. Bates Book Store W. J. Philpots Are Feted On Fiftieth Anniversary Golden Wedding Observed at the Family Home Near Weeping Wa ter Where They Have Long Lived Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Philpot on Sunday celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at the family home near Weeping Water, where they had moved on the occasion of their marriage and have made their home there until recently when Mr. and Mrs. Philpot had gone to Arnold, Nebraska, to look after ranching in terests in that section of the state. The tea and reception to which 150 persons had been invited, was at the home of a son, Howard Phil pot, on the farm of the elder Philpot, whose home was closed for the dur ation while he is absent out in the state. The Philpot anniversary reception was arranged by the five children in honor of the parents. The chil dren are .Mrs. W. W. Rapp, Waterloo; Albert, Overton; Miss Irene Philpot, 122 So. 39th St., Omaha; Mrs. A- D Raun, Walthill, and Howard Philpct, Weeping Water. The guests of honor received a most pleasing remembrance from the children and immediate family, the father receiving a gold watch and chain while to the mother was pre sented a lovely Cameo pin and an engraved gold ring. Pioneer Cass county residents, both Mr. and Mrs. Philpot have liv ed in the vicinity for more than six ty years, Charles Philpot, the fath er of W. J., settled on the farm a half mile from the scene of the gold en wedding, and the parents of Mrs. Philpot, Mr. and Mrs. John Buck, were also residents of that part of Cass county. Visit Relatives Here Pvt.- Harry Gochenour, who Is stationed at Camp Crowder, Mo., is in the city to spend a few days of his furlough with the relatives and friends. He likes his location in Mis souri very much' indeed. Donald Wall Writes From Prison Camp In Far Off Germany Member of Air Porce Torced Down While in Eaid Over Germany; Finds Old Pah Monday Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wall, residing in the south portion of the city, received a letter from their son, Staff Sgt. Donald Wall, member of the U. S. air forces, now a prisoner of war in Germany. The litter was written in August and has been traveling through Red Cross channels to reach the relatives. The letter follows: Dear Mom and Pop: I have been moved to a new camp and getting along fine. The rest of my crew is here that is the enlisted men. It was really swell to see them again. We are still having lots of good soft ball games and other sports. The news sounds quite encouraging. There is much speculation as to when we will be home, but only time will tell. I haven't received any mail yet but it shouldn't be long. The rest of the crew has all received several letters. Tell Kay it is impossible for me to write as my letters are limit ed. Tell everyone "hello" and I'll be back soon. Your Loving son, Don To Visit Markets C. C. Wescott, buyer for C. E. Wescotts store, left this morning on the M. P. Eagle for Kansas City. Mr. Wescott will go from Kansas City to St. Louis, thence to Chicago, and return home by way of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Cliff says this is to be a real hunting trip hunting for hajd-to-get merchandise. These are the five primary markets for the i&en's wear lines and he hopes to "bag some big game." Leave for Leavenworth .. Monday evening a group of the Cass county young men, recently accepted for service in the United States army, were sent to Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, for their in duction into the armed service. This group included: Stanley Doty, Rich ard Rhodes, Weeping Water; Wayne Surface, Union; Frank E. Slander, Louisville; Louis Herrington, Anton Hindman, Robert Longmore, Merle Jones, Henry Kaffenberger, James Humphrey, Warren Grossbaker, all of Plattsmouth. Patriotism Big Factor In WAC Recruit Drive . . . Says Lt. Christoffersen "When the war is won, the American people will lool: back with pride on the patriotic girls and women who served In the Women's Army Corps." Lt. Dorothy Christof fersen, of the army air forces and head of the WAC recruiting team working through southeastern Ne braska, declared today. In the plea for recruits she went on to say. "lt will be the finest and the biggest thing you've ever done in your lifa. No one will be able to take it away from you, nor will they be able to dispel your satisfaction at having done your part when you were need ed when your country called you. It is calling you right now. Remem ber the words of the soldier who di rected this message to you from a fox hole in the south Pacific. He said: "I'll stay out here ten years, if necessary. That's my obligation to you. But don't make me stay ten minutes longer than I have to. That's your obligation to me.' There is the challenge. What are you as American women going to do about it?" Participating in the Air Wac re cruiting drive here are three other members. They are on duty in the lobby of the Hotel Plattsmouth, and you are invited to stop by anytime this week, day or evening. They have been busy at work interviewing wo men and talking to men since they arrived last Monday. They make numerous home calls too. Why not make a point to meet the four Air Wac today? ' . Have Christmas Treat Christmas day Mrs. J. A. Capwell and father, Joseph Samek, had a very pleasant Christmas remen- ! brance when their grandson and i nephew, Lieutenant Joe Hendrix, j called from New Jersey, where he is enjoying the holidays with his wife. J Lieutenant Hendrix has been out on maneuvers and expects to return to his post at Camp Pickett, Virginia, as soon as the furlough is over. He is a member of the signal corps of the army. Here From Annapolis Midshipman Allan White arrived here the latter part of the week :o spend the holidays here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Harry White, as well as with the many school friends and associates. Visiting in City First Lieutenant and "Mrs. Wil liam E. Evers, who have been located at Gorton Field, where the lieuten ant is stationed in the air corps, ar rived here Sunday to visit with Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evers, the parents, for a few days. Sunday the Evers family were de lighted when a telephone call came from AC Raymond Evers, who is located at Shepherd Field, sending the greetings to the parents. Attending Convention County Judge Paul E. Fauquet was at Omaha today where he was called to look after some business matters and also to attend the meet ing of the state association of coun ty judges meeting there this week. To 'Visit in Illinois City Treasurer and Mrs. M. D. Brown departed Saturday morning for west Frankfort, Illinois, where they plan to spend several days with relatives of Mrs. Brown. This is the first visit of the city treasurer to the state of Illinois. Hears From Son j Mrs. Marie Richards and Mr. and ! Mrs. Albert Stokes had a very pleas ant treat afforded them on Christmas morning at an early hour, when a . telephone message came through j from Everett, Washington- The call was from Albert Richards, seaman j first class, for the family here, it is needless to say, that the call was a fine Christmas present. XMas Eve Get-Togethei The home of Mr, and Mrs. J. H. 1 Graves was the scene of a family gathering. As has been the custom for years past the children of Mr. and Mr3. Graves have been gather ing at the home for Xinas Eve, the family are getting scattered now to j many parts of the globe. Clyde, Carl and their families, residing in Cali fornia, and Joe being overseas. Those present for the occasion were Lestei E. Thimgan, Mrs. Tampan. Si'sau ; Jane, Sarah Lyn, and ecu Je-ry. ifr. ; and Mrs. Fzul Kcil, &ad drui-"-,. --r . Ilaren Ksy and Mr and Mrs Gr-vur. A beautiful lighted ard deport. f:d tree had been prepared, an all the presents from the several families were placed about the tree for the grand opening which took place at the midnight hour, after the distri bution of the presents, the family re tired to the dining room where a lunch suitable for the occasion had been prepared by the ladies. DISCHARGE BUTTON To be given to men honorably discharged from the armed services in the present world war.
