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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1944 XSX.JOTJlirAXt PLATTSSOUTH, HX3LA&XA PAGE FIVE TOPS BENSON HONOR ROLL The Benson high school honor roll recently issued showed a former Cass county youth, Charles Spangler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Spangler, formerly of Murray, as one of the three highest. Three boys and one girl top the list. Last semester's honor roll at Ben son was headed by four students each scoring eleven points. They are Violet Gustafson '46, Charles Lenz, Jack Manchester, and Charles Spang ler, all '44. Charles Lenz and Charles Spang ler, both Benson June seniors, have received honorable mention in the tnird annual Science Talent Search, Charles C. Matthews, science in structor, announced February 4. This search, conducted by the Science Clubs of America and spon sored by Science Service, helps dis cover and develop scientific ability among high school seniors. From the 15,000 contestants, 40 students re ceive Westinghouse Grand science scholarships and 260 pupils receive honorable mention. The two Ben son winners are two of six Nebras kans to receive honorable mention, one of the others being another Ltudents were able to place ou the Central High school. Mr. Matthews states, "I am grati fied to learn that again two Benson stdents were able to place on the honorable ivention list. When one considers that these boys were with in the upper two per cent of all taking the examination, it shows they must have put an enormous amount of time and effort into their preparation." Pioneers Dump Blue Devils At Nebraska City Score of Hard Fought Game Is 21 to 19 Joe Gradovillc and Gilraan High Scorers Investiture Service for Scouts , County Court Notes BY Bernard Ulrica On Monday evening at 7:30 P. M. Hearing was held this morning Boy Scout Troop 367 had their regu- in the court of Judge Paul Fauquet lar scout meeting. The Scoutmaster, J in the matter of the probate of the tester Thimgan, the assistant scout- ' estate of Harold Myers, deceased, of Master, Rev. J. W. Taenzler. and "Weeping Water. The last will and twenty-five scquts were present. I testament of the deceased was offer The scouts are going to collect 1 cd for probate and the court enter paper. Each scout that knows where 'ed the order admitting the same there is some paper for the scrap Jlvlrs. Johanna Myers, widow, was drive is supposed to go and get it designated as the executrix of the es- Junior Woman's Club Celebrate Anniversary Today was the fifty-seventh wed ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs. old residents of the cuy. The anniversary was quietly cbserved by the couple at their home. An old rivalry was renewed last night when the Blue and Cold, Muel ler coached Nebraska City quint, played host to Plattsmcuth. Plattsmouth improving ol late having their attack of a slow break ing and a smooth passing attack couldn't cope with lh-j Nebraska City speed boys. Plattsmouth missed the playing of Tick Livingston the tallest man on the team at 511. Dick's work on the boards might have changed the game. Flattsmouth's downfall was in ability to hit for percentages of shots and without Livingston couldn't control the boards. Plattsmouth travels to Wahoo Fri day in a conference tilt. A win will give Plattsmouth the crown. The box score of the game: FLATTSMOUTH FG FT PF TP Cole, f 1 0 12 Gradoville, J., f 1 6 C-radoville, E., f 0 Pike, c 0 Yi'oman. g 3 Eaton, g 0 Wolever, g 0 Sack, D., g 0 TOTAL 5 NEBRASKA CITY FG FT PF TP and take it to Bob Spangler's house. J. V. TaenKler's house, or up to Lester Thinigan's house. We will then have a truck haul it to Omaha to be sold. We will take the money we get from this scrap paper to buy different things for the scout troop. Next month is March, and it is mobilization month for the scouts. If anybody wants something done in a hurry, he notifies the scoutmaster, the scoutmaster notifies the patrol leaders, and each patrol leader noti fies the scouts. We are going to have a practice and see how long it takes the whole scout troop to get at a certain point or place. Last Sunday we had an Investi ture service for all new Tenderfoot scouts. Our scout troop had eleven new scouts receive their Tenderfoot badges, these scouts are: Glen White, Tommy Marshall, Bill Baumgart, Bobbie Cappell, Bob Hall, Bob tate. Attending the hearing was C. V. Waddicit, of Weeping Water, wit ness of the will and Attorney James Filrgerald of Omaha, attorney for the estate. Leaves for tbe Soutb The members of the Junior Wom an's club enjoyed a Valentine party at Hotel Plattsmouth laBt Monday evening. Various Valentine games vrere played and prizes were award ed to the winner. A short business meeting was held The proceeds from the Infantile Paralysis drive in Cass county were discussed. A nominating committee was chosen to secure candidates for the election of officers to be held in March. Delicious refreshments were serv ed by the hostesses: Dorothy Auble, Ivyll Poppy, Lydia Vosicky, and Lu cille Williams. The next meeting will be held on March 13. Brings Patient Home 4 1 1 3 4 1 0 15 0 -J 0 0 0 19 Pfc. Donald Mrasek and Pvt. Don ald Dooley, who have been home for a furlough with the home folks, de parted Monday night for the south where they will report at their sta tion at Camp Butner, North Caro lina. The boys returned from maneu vers just before coming home and will now report at the North Caro lina station. District Court Notes This morning in the office of the clerk of the district court two act- Gaines, Jake Taenzler, Donald Perry, ( iPns for divorce were filed. In one Pill Iiitle, Irwin Meyers and Ray- J action Helen B. Barr is the plaintiff mond Hild. Bobbie Spangler receiv- . an(j Melvin W. Barr, is the defend- The Caldwell ambulance was at Lincoln today and brought Roy How- 'Dedrcan, g 0 0 Oilman, f . Vogel. f Wurtle. f -Weddle, c . Erwin, g ... Adams, g . heair, g . 2 .0 .0 .1 .0 .1 aid. well known Murray farmer, borne from tbe Bryan Memorial hos pital. Mr. Howard was badly injur ed in a fall some weeks ago and will be in a cast for a considerable reriod. He is the farm home west of Murray. Visits Parents Here Mrs. John Koop and little daugh ter, Mary Joan, of Omaha are here for a short isit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Vallery, parents of Mrs. Koop. TOTAL 2 0 ft 1 0 o 1 11 0 21 ed his Life Badge and Certificate. We had another Investiture service on Monday after the scout meeting. Vv had four new scouts come into the troop at this time, they are: La-I Vern Haley, Glen Hamilton, Ken neth Rozell, and Charles Fulton. Our scout troop is now composed of twenty-eight active scouts. We have three scouts that will join the troop as soon as hey pass their require ments, they are: Merle Hamilton. Kddy Eaton and Gene McGiunis. Our next meeting will be held next Monday evening at 7:30 p. m. Glen White will be our new scribe, and be will take over his duties next Monday. Bernard Dow, Scribe Leaves for the West Pgt. Robert Pankonin, with Mrs. Pankonin and their infant child, de parted Tuesday evening for the west coast. Sgt. Pankonin is returning to Camp Hahn. where he is training, and Mrs. Pankonin and child will reside at Riverside. California, while the husband is located in that section. Young People Married Last evening at the Methodist par sonage a very impresive double ring ceremony united the lives of Miss Thelma L. Snell of Springfield, Ne braska, and Cpl. Louis F. Hauschild of Fapillion. The pastor of the church. Rev. T. Porter Bennett, of ficiated at the rites and the attend ants were Miss Harriet Snell, sister of the bride, and Mrs .T. Porter Ben nett. The bride's sifter, Harriet Snell, has recently enlisted in the Marine Auxiliary and is awaiting call to service. Clerk Back on Job C. E. Ledgway, clerk of the dist lict court, who was battling the in testinal flu the last of the week, was able to be cn the job Monday and disappointed that the jury had been excused for a week .as the presence of the jury always adds to the, inter est and peps up the court. art. The petition sets out that the parties were married on November SO, 1939. The petition asks a decree ot divorce, custody of the minor child and suitable relief. A restraining order is al30 asked by the plaintiff. Joseph S. Strawn of Papillion is attorney for the plaintiff. In the second action Alice Wondia is the plaintiff and Louis Wondra. the defendent. The petition alleges that the parties were married oi. March 20, 1937. The plaintiff asks tne restoration of her maiden name and for other equitable relief. W. A. Robertson appears for the plaintiff. Returns from Hospital Mrs. Harold Hull, who has been at the Claikson hospital at Omaha since December zatn undergoing treatment, has so far recovered that s-he was able to return home on February 0th. Here from Kansas Pfc. Dan'.el Deiter, who is sta tionpd at Smoky Hill air base, at Salina, Kansas, was here Sunday to spend the day with bis parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Deiter, and the many friends. He enjoyed a furlough until this morning. Scouts Hold Meeting Monday night Scout Troop 366 met at the Iowa-Nebraska office with Mr. Caldwell and Mr. Edwards. We had our regular business meeting and discussed the mobilization of this town and what our duty is in this matter. A special meeting will be held at the gas office for the purpose of looking into the matter more closely. Scribe: Bob Tritsch Returns From Hospital Returns from Hospital Miss Minnie Hild, clerk in the of fice of County Judge Paul E. Fau Ciuet, returned home Saturday even ing from Omaha where she has been tecovering from the effects of an op eration Miss Hild is feeling fine and it is hopd will soon be able to re sume her usual duties. Card of Thanks Since I have returned home from the hospital at Omaha I wish to take this opportunity of thanking the host of friends for their kindnesses. No one can realize how much thesv: things can mean to one that is away from home. Cards, messages, letters and flowers all helped to make the load lighter and less burdensome. Mrs. Harold Hull Henry Jasper, who has been at the Claikson hospital for some time, vas brought home in the Saltier ambulance this afternoon. Mr. Jas per is still in such condition that he "". ill be confined to the home for an extended period. IN MEJI0EY OF W. I. EENNEB, (Who passed away Feb. 13, 1943) Returns fom Hospital Mrs. S. Y. Smith, who rcently underwent a very serious operation at an Omaha hospital, we 3 brought home Saturday in the Caldwell am bulance. The patient is now at the home of Mr and Mrs;. Royal Smith, where she is beirg cared for until able to be mound. Visit Friend Miss Jacqueline Cyphers, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. B. Cyphers of Columbus Nebraska, spent the week end visiting at the home of Bernite Halmes. Miss Cyphers and Misss Halmes were roommates for two years at col Ifge. Undergoes Operation Moving to New Farm August Pctertit. who has been one of the farmers in this section for the past thirty years is leaving this section of the county and will farm in the territory north and west of Louisville. The farm that he will operate after March 1st is located vest of Louisville and north of the I rick church. Returns to Service Ifc. Charles Grossbans, who has boon home for a visit with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Grossbans and the other members of the family, departed Monday night for his train ing station at Bushnell Field. Flori da. During las stay here Charles has tad the opportunity of visiting witi many of the old time friends. Get Your Dollars in the Scrap Help Seat Kitier and the Jap Buy Bond ! T. B. Farmer departed this morn ing for Omaha where he was at the Claikson hospital during the time of the operation on Mrs. Farmer. The operation took place this morn ing and the patient was reported as doing as well as possible in the short time after the operation. Dear Dad: The World may change from year to year . The loving memories of our dear father, shall never fade away. We always sit and think of you, and of the way you died. That when you left you couldn't say good bye. The blow was hard, the shock severe. We neer thought your death so near. Only those vho have lost can tell the pain of parting without farewell Like a ship thats left its moor ings, and sailed bravely out to sea Some one dear has sailed away in calm serenity Put theies promise of a greater joy, That earth could have in store, For God has planned a richer life Beyond the Unknown Shore. Sadly Missed By Your Family, "The Renners" Young People Meet The members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship were entertained c.-n Monday evening at the church parlors with Mr3. Vernon Waterman, counselor, in charge. It honored the newly installed officers. Miss Claud- een Keller, presiGent" miss rnyius 3oi;rck, vice-president; Miss Mar- jorie Devoe, chairman of tbe Com missions; 1 Worship and Evange lism. William Howland; 2 World Friendship, John Kimball; 3 Com m unity service. James Alkire; 4 Recreation rnd Leisure, Miss Delores Ruse. There were thirtyeight present to enjoy the very pleasant evening that served to make the time pass most delightfully. Games of all kinds were played and contests indulged in by tbe young people. Billy Potter was one of the prize winners of the evening. The group, with Harold Pickering at the piano, enjoyed a number of Eongs. Guests of tho yourg people were Rev. and Mrs. T. Porter Bennett. At the close cf the evening re freshments were served by Mrs Waterman, who was assisted by Mrs H. A. Daugherty and Mrs. Clement Woster. Returns from Michigan Miss Betty Faye Reed, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Reed, has returned home from a visit that took her to Portage, Michigan. She enjoyed a most delightful visit with Francile Parker a close friend. The trip was added to by the fact that this was the first time she has ever been east of Nebraska, and on the trip she passed through eight states. She had a fine time. Still Quite III J. C. Comstock, well known rail road man and former councilman, is still quite gravely ill at his home in the south part of the city. Mr. Comstock is suffering from pneu monia as the result ot a severe at tack of the flu. He is now under the care of a nurse. Spends Week-end Here Sgt. Charles H. Dow and his wife, Norma, were in Plattsmouth over the week-end for a short visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dow and other relatives and friends. Charles is stationed at Camp Dodge, Iowa and his wife lives in Bes Moines. 1 I ;a:i!!B;;;MEB;i;M;;i!iB",HioniB!iM!iimn Arrives in Texas Mrs. C. E. Nearhood has arrived SKfely in Texas, word received here by the relatives states. She writes that the travel to the south was as heavy as before but here were many soldiers going to and from camp. She reports that the condi tions at Midland, Texas are very pleasant, a springlike rain, birds singing and everything getting green. She iF visiting her husband, Sgt. Clinton Nearhood. Goes to Hospital Funeral of Mrs. Herrington The funeral services for Mrs. Mag gie Herrington will be held on Wed- lesday afternoon at 2:30, at the Fattier funeral home. Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the First Metho dist church, will have the services. Interment will be at Oak Hill ceme tery. Friends wishing to talic a farewell may call at the Sattler funeral heme this evening from 7 to 9 o'clock. " ' - si.j -111 " I e P I g i 1 2Zj r-C$l Owaissa Mrs. Emma Kaffenberger, residing west of the city, was taken to the St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha to d3y to undergo treatment. She w-ps taken up in the Caldwell ambulance. We aid not meet on Thursday, February 10. It was storming. We wet Saturday at Mrs. Bernhardt's home. We made a doll bed for our display. We had our regular meet ing, played harass and sang songs. Scribe, Fatty Huffman I First Methodist Church Seventh & Main Streets Plattsmouth, Nebr. Thomas Porter Bennett, Minister SUNDAY AT 10:45 A. M. MERCY MERCY MERCY WHEN shall we show mercy? HOW shal we show mercy? Saving others from suffering, physically or spiritually is mercy. 'Spare the Red and Spoil the Child' Is this always true? Is it Merciful? We criticiie often when we do not know the person or thing we criticize! " The quality of mercy is not strain'd It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath; it is twice blest; It bkBsseth him that gives and him that takes" Shakespeare Are you showing, mercy? Come to Church next Sunday and laam how to bs mora merciful. SUBSCRIBE TO THE JOURNAL! 1 t pdi Mm ii IN THE WASHINGTON TRADITION The American standard of living is in the Washington tradition because it is su perior in peace and unbeatable in war. In that tradition, we are glad to cooperate and make any necessary sacrifices to the war effort. We will strive, after the war, to help raise our standard of living and to extend it to all people by selling the finest possible merchandise at the lowest prices. 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