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Nehr. Slate Historical Society See utsa clnfinnrfl if fir Tfirfi mrmTr VOL. NO. LX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, KAY 22, 1944 NO. 39 'Up From Ranks' Lists, Lloyd Wilson Former Resident Plattsmouth Man. Graduate of the Local Schools Now Head of Chesapeake & Potomc Company A great many of the older resi dents of the city will recall Lloyd B. Wilson, v. ho made his home here at the turn of the century, a son oi Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wilson, early day settlors of the community. Mr. Wilson in his youth was en gaged as a carrier for the Evening News and later in 1899 entered the employ of the Nebraska Telephone Co., as night operator, at their local exchange, located at that time in a room over ihe C. E. WtscoUs Son? store. Remaining for a number of years, graduating in 1900 frcm the local schorls, he made the telephone business his life work. With his keen practical business ability was soon with the Bell company in Oma ha as the company ceased their south Platte operations. With hit" marked success in Oma ha. Mr. Wilson was called to higher posts in til-.' cast aac was named as the president of the Ches-apeake & Potomac Telephone company with his headquarters at Washington, D. C. A recent issue of "Look," illus trated magazine, cairied a large group of telephone executives that as ihe aption stated, "Came up From the Ranks" and among these was Mr. Wilson, still with the Bell com pany. Food Supplies to be Abundant Washington, May 18. IT The agricultural department' today fore cast abundant supplies of most foods for the nation in the next few months, but warned that shorter ra tions of seme items may be in pros pect toward the end of the year. The nation is ealing more meat than at any time since 1S0S, consum ing steaks, chops and other cuts at a per capita late of 153 pounds a year, the department reported. How ever, it said, average consumption for the whole year probably will drop of 145 pounds which is still tight p-.mnds more per person than in either of the first two war years. During the spring and early sum mer, the department said, potatoes and eggs continue to be abundant, supplies of fresh vegetables and fruits relatively large and eheeee. chickens, oils and butter more plen tiful than in the early months of 1944. The survey reported civilians pro bably will consume four rer cent more sugar this year than last In February the War Food Ad ministration had announced civil ian supplies would be six percent smaller. On the darker side, the department predicted a curtailment of 15 to 20 percent in supplies oi canned fruits and vegetables. This wiil be offset to a great degree, it said, by increas ed production of freth produce. During the clor.irg months of 1;'4 4, the department estimated supplies of poultry and egs prob ably will fall below the record quan tities consumed in the correspond ing period last year. Freshmen Win Game The freshmen beat the Sophomores 15-2 in a baseball game Wednesday after school The Freshmen took off in the first inning to bring in 6 nips. Larry TMmgan held tne Sopho mores to hits during the entire game. Hitchison and Gocbenour played the best fcr the Sophomores Thimgan and Eaton for the fresh' men. Returning Tomorrow vVilliam Nelson, who has been at ihe St. Joseph hospital , at Omaha since suffering the entire loss of three fingers of the left hard and a part of the fourth, is expected home tomorrow or Sunday. He "has stood the ' shock of ihe, accident in excel lent shape a hd at home with the family and iriends he jsexpec feel muchiftOiv cpected to !3 Stitch and Chatter Club The Stitch and Chatter club met at the home oE Mrs. Betty Reno, Wed nesday evening with all members ex cept Mrs. Selvia Stones present. Af ter the business was disposed of a handkerchief shower was held for Mrs. Florence Kelly and Mrs. Genevia Sebert, who are to leave in the near faire for their new homes, Los Ange les, Calif, and Fremont, respectively. r.ach received a dainty assortment of hankies A birthday gift was pre sented to Mrs. Elva Aylor. The host ess chose for her gift five bed sheets. Mrs. Stbert tendered her resignation as new president of the ;lub and Mis. Freda Rylander was voted in to take her place. Both Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Sebert are charter niembeis of the club which v, as or ganized some year.-, ago and very relive and tevoted members and their withdrawal from the club will be keenly felt. At the appropriate time luncheon was served, consist ing of ice cteam and cake served on tparkling tear-drop glassware, by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Sebert. All departed after spending a most pleasant evening. Mrs, Cyril Janda Died Saturday Noon Mrs. Cyril Janda, Sr., who vas Hearing her f!6th birthday, died this noon at 12:30 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. JuPus A. Pitz, in the south part of the city. The death came as the result of a heart attack. Mrs. Pitz lias been a resident here for many years, living on west loc ust street until after the death cf the aged husband and later moved tu the honw of the daughter to make her home. There are surviving six children, three sons and three daughters, Charles, Thomas and Cyril Janda, Jr., all of Omaha. Mrs. J. A. Pitz of this city, Mrs. Vincent Slatinsky and Mrs. Henry Brini;man of Sedalia, Missouii. Announcement of the funeral ar rangement will be made later. Files Narcotic Complaint In County Court Omaha Parties Charged With Ob taining Narcotirs Through Fraud and Misiepresentaticn Friday a roundup was started by Deputy Sheriff Emery L'cedy and representatives of the federal nar cotics bureau, of several parties claimed to be involved in a plan to secure narcotics at different places and among these Plattsmouth. The charges are that the parties have obtained the narcotics through misrepresentation of their condition tc members of the medical profes sion. Complaint was filed this morning in the county court by Ccunty At torney Walter H. Smith against Cora Lee Seymor. Lawrence Bayland. Ross llillyer, all oi Omaha, for obtaining ihe narcotics in this ciiy. Miss Seymor was taken into cus tody Friday and the other two panics are being rounded up in Omana. Return From Hospital Mary Jane Harris daughter of Mr. and Mis. Earl Harris cf this city, has reiruned home from Omaha where she has been recovering from the effects of an appendectomy. She is feeling much improved and will re cuperate hre at the family, home. Leo Boynton, who has ben at the U. S. Vetert-.ns hospital at Lincoln, returned home Friday night being there for the past ten days on a general checkup of his condition. Visit Old Home Mrs; George Frivett and son, Ken neth, of Bigelow, Missouri, have been for several days visiting with the old friends and relatives Ken neth Privett is a member of the A. R. S.l ,P; connected with the U. S. army youth training; program, v. , Former Resident Has Experience In Norfolk Flood While Loss Not Great Others in i City Suffer Loss Running Into the Thousands George K. Petring, Ford repre sentative, and for a number of years located in FlaU.smouth, writing' to friends here tells of some of the ex periences in the Norfolk flood. When operating the Ford agency here a number of jears ago, Mr. Petring was the victim of one of the local flash floods filling his basement ani damaging a great many cars that were ir. the basement of the build-i-ig. This past week the Norfolk river, swollen by heavy rains, swept over the city and caused t'amage in vary ing degrees in the business and resi dential sections. Mr. Petiing had some flood damage, hut nothing to compare with that sustained by others. One cf the business houses in Norfolk lost some $25,000 in goods swept away by the Hood. The Petring family have heard fr m their son, Ensign Richard Petring, that he is now located in the Mediterranean rrea and in active service with the U. S. naval units A Bridal Shower A shower was given last Tuesda evening at the Wm. Sent' home, j honoring Mrs. John Stoll. Mrs. Stoll I was the former Clara Senf and was recently united in marriage to Sgt. John Stoll. Sgt. Stoll recently returned from active duty. He will spend a few days at home with relatives and friends and then return as an in structor for Uncle Sam Those attending the occasion were: Mrs. T. Porter Bennett, Mrs. Harry White. Mrs. John Wood, Mrs. Geo. Ktinger, Mrs. E. C Giles, Mrs. Ken retb Cuttingham, Mrs. Fred Daven pcit, Mrs. Joe Vance, Mrs. Linfcrd Dasher, Mrs. Donald Mrasek, Mrs John Stoll, Mrs. Wm. Senf, Mrs. Karl Senf, i.nd Mrs. Marion Chris lenson. The evening was spent in playing games and visiting. Prizes were won by Mrs. Donald Mrasek, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs Kenneth Cottingham, Mrs. John Wood and Mrs. Linford Dasher, after which lunch was serv ed consisting of ice cream, cake, cof fee and mints. The guests then wish ing Mrs. Stoll many happy returns snd well w.'shes, departed having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. Go After Wanted Man Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Chief of Police Noah Parker departed this morning for Springfield, Missouri, where they are to secure Fred Hampshire, wanted in this ccunty i for forgery The man is charged with ja tion in .Tfip-held China since -Aug-jassing a fraudulent check at thej':S?t 24- i4". and CPl- Reuben Tu tniinir tttnti.m at v.-i t r.Anrp-o couth I chek, with an engineers battalion of Weeping Water several months ago, sinco that time he has been "The Press bespeaks for Rev. Tu t ought by officers over this section I llek a cordial welcome by the citi- of the west finally being appre- l.pnrifd st Snriinrfield. Tho of fleers are expecting to return with their prisoner Saturday. Makes a Fine Record T. J. IJcQuinn, one of the well known residents of near Union was in the city today to look after some matters at the court house and while here was a social caller at the Journal Mr. McQuinn is a mem ber cf one of the old time families ef the Sciola neighborhod. He had had the pleasure of having seven of his children graduate from the Un ion high school, a very fine record Iola is engaged as u trained Durse, two ether daughters, Sarah and Ma ice lie, are teachers, Lowell and Art are members of the armed forces of the nation. HERE FP.0M EAGLE George Trunkenboltz, Eagle Oil dealer, was in . the city tbi? after noon to look after Eome business matters and white here stepped . at the Journal to renew his subscription fir the ensuing year. j Celebrates Birthday Wednesday was the birthday of Mrs. Clyde Rosborough and in honor cf the event a very pleasant gather ing of close friends and relatives was staged last evening at "Sleepy Hol low," country place of W. R. Holly, with of this city near the Platte ! river. The group, taking advantage of the fine weather conditions enjeyed a steak supper prepard in the open air grills, the steaks being provided with all of the trimmings. The re mainder of the evening was spent in visiting and enjoying the delight ful surroundings of the place. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Ptak, A. W. Cloidt, Miss Naomi Day, Mr. and Mrs. Murl Jones, W. R Holly Dr. and Mrs. F. Flintier, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Ros- i boiough of Omaha, Mr. and Louis Hanson and Mr. and Clyde Rosberough. Mrs. Mrs. Butler County Pays High Tribute To Father Tuchek Bulier County Press Tells of Nex Pastor of ihe Holy Rosary Church of This City The following frcm the Butler County Press tells of the fine work of pastor at Appleton: "Rev. Edward Kolar, pastor of Catholic churches a t Benkelman, Ictrntton rf.A Hnif-l.-r line hepn nnm- eel pastor cf Assumption Catholic church, Appieton, by Eishop Louis P.. Kucera. He succeeds Rev. Edward C. Tuchek. CO, who has been assign ed to the Holy Rosary parish, Platts mouth, a parish consisting cf 120 ! families. The change becomes effect ive next Sunday. Coming to the Appletcn parish 14 months ago Rev. Tuchek has done seme very effective work in that, time. Aside from paying off a $1500 debt on the parish hall and making improvemnets totaling $1000 on the parish house he created a fund for a new church building. "Born in Protivin. Iowa, February ?.S, 1014, Rev. Tuchek is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tuchek of Frotivin. After being graduated from a parochial school in Protivin, Edward Tuchek received his col- lege education at St. Proccpius Col - lege. Lisle, 111., and St. Paul's semin ary, St. Paul, Minn. Upon receiving his bachelor of arts degree he went to St. John's seminary at Little Rock, Ark., lor his work in theology. He was ordained a priest May 15. 1940. "The Assumption church vas the I first rarish that Rev. Tuchek has served as pastor. Before coming heie he was assistant in St. Mary's Cathedral, Lincoln, an instructor in Cathedral high school,, and modera tor cf the parish C. Y. O. "Rev. Tuchek has two brothers, 1st gt. Arrhur Tuchek. missing in Camp Polk, La. i 7i'lls 1)1 Piausmoutn anu community : and assures Rev. Kclar a cordial reception in David City and Butler county." Farmers Very Busy Earh hour since the let up of the ramy season, in this section, has been filled with real action of the farm front all over Cass county Mechanized and hcrse drawn equip ment has been busy in the fields preparing the soil for the crops and pelting ready to raie another ol the great food crops for the war effort. The farmers are out in the fields early in the morning and remain there until it becomes too dark to carry on the plowing. Very few of the farmers are to be found in the lity unless for necessity shopping and then for enly a lew moments. Secure Marriage License Marriage iicense was issued in county court Wednesday afternoon by Judge Paul E. Fauquet to Reuben Silas Stock and Eunice Blanch Kuchn, both of llurdock. Seniors Present 'Magnificient Obsession' One of th Heaviest Dramas Select ed for a School Play Is Very Artis tically Given Last evening the first performance cf the Senior class play '"Magnifi cent Obpes-iion" was given. A large crowd was in attendance to see the well-known play. The diligent work cf the cast brought a great reward in their fine perfoi manee. Edward Gradcville. as '"Bobby Merrick" and Patty Libei shal, as "Helen Hudson" cairied the leads of the play. The students ar-- to be congratulated as the play was one of the finest given in the high school for many years Those not seeing the play last night arc urged to attend tonight at 8:30 for the last performance. The play, "Magnificent Obsession" is by Lloyd Douglas and has been made into a movie. The book is still in popular demand. Funeral of L. B. Egenberger Friday morning at 11 o'clock at ihe chapel of the Sattler funeral home was held the funeral services for L. B. Egenberger, veteran mer chant of Plsttsmouth and a resident here for the greater part of his life time. The attendance was exceptionally large, attestirg the deep feeling of love and respect entertained for the departed by the host of friends here and in Omaha there being a very large number here for the services from Omaha. The floral tributes. were profuse. Rt. Rev. Mensignor George Agius, of the St. John's church, conducted the services f.t the chapel. Prank A. Cloidt sang "Lead Kind ly Light," a. well loved hymn and with E. H. Wescott at the piano. The interment was at the Catho lic cemetery and old family friends served as the body bearers. Fred Tschirren, John Bauer, S. T. Gil- jnmir, C .A. Johnson, Fred Hirz, Ed ward Fitzgerald. Blue Devil Club On Wednesday, May 17, the Blue Devil Baby Beef ciub met at the 'home of Peter, Betty and Bernice Halmes. The members played baseball and horseshoe. Later they were called in side for the regular order of busi ness. The meeting was called to or der by our president, Peter Halmes. 0 tr nev literature for this year was handed out ty our iearier. Richard Cole. Our next meeting will be held at the home of Elmer and Donald Is1'. on May 28. At an appropriate hour Mrs. Halmes served delicious refresh ments. Xews Reporter: Emerson Wile3 Candidate Visits City William B. Banning, of Union, one cf the candidates for the unicameral this fall vas in the city today to look after sone matters at the court hcjse. Mr. Lanning has had a great many years experience in the legis lature in the past years when he represented the Otoe-Cass county eiistrict, serving on a great many of the leading committees of the sen ate and was on the finance commit tee a great ileal of his service. Funeral of Baby runeral services were held on Wednesday evening at 7:o0 at the chapel of the Sattler funeral home for Sally Jo, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs. Floyd Eecker. Dr. H. G Mr-Clusky, pastor of tho First Pres oyterian church. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery west oi this city. MUED0CK VISITORS HERE Mr. and Mrs. Herman Zierott, of the vicinity of Murdock, were here this afternoon to spend a few hours and while here were pleasant callers at the Journal. They subscribed for the semi-wi'tlly edition of the paper for their son, Harold , during : the coming year. , . County Court Note County Judge Paul E. Fauquet had a very busy time on Friday in the county court, a great many probate matters coming up for hearing be fore the court. The petition for the probate of the will of Henry Horn, deceased, was heard and the appointment of H. A. Si hneider, as executor was made as had been asked in the will. In the matter of the adriission of the foreign will of Bernice Tucker, irder was made by the court admit ting the document and the appoint ment of Herbert Tucker as adminis trator made. J. R. Muller of Syracuse was here to represent the propon ents. Final nearing was had in the es tate of Orvil M. Kintt,, deceased and the discharge of John P. Kaffenberg er as administrator ordered. Hearing on claims was had in the estate ot Ferdinand Panzer, de ceased. In the matter of the estate of Mrs. Nellie Thrall, deceased, Francis M. Featheringten, a son was named the administrator ot the estate. Women's Guild In Tribute To Church Ladies 70 Or Over The Women's Guild of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Chuieh Entertain Thursday The Women's Guild of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church of this city, entertained the honerary members of the guil 1, lad ies of the church who are seventy years cf age or outer, on Thursday i4teinoe n at the church parlors. Mrs. Leonard Born had charge of the very interesting program of the afternoon, opening with the birth day prayer Ly Mrs. Louis Hunker and was followed by the group sing ing of "America." The scripture reading was by Mrs. Loti is Hunker. "The Story of Ascension Day" was given by Mrs. George Klinger. Marvin Hill was heard in a well presented recitation that was much I enjoyed. Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger gave a vocal number, "My Mother's Faith in Memory." a song that she had given seventeen years ago on this same uate at. a gathering oi tne ladies in the church. Mrs. Raymond Hild gave a read ing, "Blessings of a Christian Home". The program closed with all joining in singing "He Leadeth Me" and i tie prayer by Mrs. Leonard Born. The honorary members attending weie: Mrs. Elizabeth Tritsch, Mrs. Anna Lillie, Mrs. Hans Seivers, Mrs. Albert Tschirren, Mrs. Phillip Thier c)f, Mrs. Henry Beck, Mrs. John Hirz, Mrs. J. G. Meisinger, Mrs. E; 1. Lutz, Mrs. Ida Schlieske. Two guests. Mrs. Ferdinand Hennings and Mrs. Jensen. Refreshments of ice cream, angel food cake and coffee was served at ihe close of the afternoon. Appeals Will Case In the office of the clerk of the district court has been filed an ap peal from the country court, entitl ed, In tho Matter of the Estate of Fred Emshoff, deceased. The appeal is brought by some of the heirs of the estate. The litigation brings a large group of the distinguished law firms of east Nebraska into the case, Walter H. Smith of this city, Perry Van Pelt &z Marti of Lincoln ap pearing for the estate and Kennedy, Holland, DeLacey and Svobcda, of Omaha for the contestants. NAOMI CIRCLE MEETS The Naomi circle of the W. S. C. S. of the Methodist church, was enter tained this week at the home of Mrs. Edgar Glaze with Mrs. Pearl Mann and Mrs. E j. Josaissen, as the as sociate hosteses. Mr. Earl Carr. the circle chairman P resided over the meeting, while Mrs. Harry White had the devotions. Mrs. J. Howard Davis had charge of the gamers that the ladies enjoy ed for the remainder of the evening. Much enjoyed refreshments were M;rvod at an appropriate hour.: Fort Crook To Cease As Induction Center For Army After Jure 1st Changes Will Be Made tc Change Method of Handl ing Men For the past several days there has been rumors of the change of btatus ot Fort Crook as an induction enter and these were confirmed on Thursday afternoon by orders from 'lie Seventh Service command head quarters. The induction station at Fort Crook that has served Nebraska, 'juth Dakota and part of Iowa, will be closed on June Jst. Other activi ties at Fort Crook will not be af fected. Men in Nebraska chosen by selec tive service boards will be sent to Fort Leavenworth, except from the extieme west part of the Ftate who i- ill be sent to Denver. Western Iowa selectees will be sent to Camp Dodge, and thoe from South Dakota to Terr Snelling, Minnesota. The decentralization of induction is expected to save army manpower without interfering with the speed ami convenience of the induction it was said at the Seventh Command headquarters. The discontinuance of the- induction station at Fort Crook will release a taff of army and navy doctors, as well as other army and navy personnel on the administrative and clerical staff. Selectees jre given their physical examinations at the induction sta tion and those accepted are sent to the reception center at Fort Leaven worth. The Fort Crook station was in fialled November S, 1S40 for the army and more recently for the navy. Sincethe station was established it has accepted 60.925 men for the anny and 10:7 50 fcr the navy. C W. Kunsman Laid to Rest There was a very large number of the old time frierds of Carl W. Kunsman, long time identified with the business life of the community. present Friday afternoon at 2:30 at the St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed church, for the last rites of he old friend. Rev. G. W. Seybold. of Omaha, the acting pastor of the church, conduct id the services and brought the mes eui;p of comfort from the scriptures. During the services Frank A. Cloidt gave two numbers, "Face to Face" and "Peace, Wonderful Peace," Mrs. Frank Bierl. playing the accompaniment for the songs. The interment was in the Oak Hill cemetery and old friends of the fam ily served as the pallbearers, Charles Petersen. John Bauer, Alvin Ramge, W. C. Soennichson, James G. Mauzy, Fred I Rea. The Sattler funeral home had charge of the funeral arrangements. Finds Rain Scattered County Commissioner G. W. Hart, of Ijou.isville, was in the city today to look after some matters of busi-" ness and reports that he found tho rain over the county quite scatter ed. In the Weeping Water locality there had been no r&in and f armors were working in the fields, while in the Murdock vicinity they had a good shower that had done a great deal of good The Louisville locality had a good rain and then the rain itopped until within a few miles of I lfcttsraouth where evidence of a good shower were tc be tound. Has Foot Injured Tohn F. Wehrbein, prominent farmer of west of the city, had a very painful accident befall him Wednesday afternoon while at work on the farm. He was engaged in cleaning out a small residence pro perty on the farm and as he was lift ing: a table a large section of iron, lying on the table fell off and caught the left foot of Mr. Wehr bein. The force of the iron was such us to cut one of the toes to the Imne. The iajured man was brought on tc this city and the injured mem ber dressed by Dr. R. P. Westover. BUY WAR BONDS 1