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TTetr. State Historical Society Ik VOL. NO. LX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, XONDAY, JUNE 12, 1944 NO. 45 Nebraska Masons Install Officers For GrandLodge Judge W. A. Bobertson Presents Wm. B. Wanner With Past Mas ter's Jewel at Ceremony The Bessions of the grand lodge of the Masons of Nebraska closed 'Wed nesday at O uaha with the installing t-t the new officers for the ensuing year. William C. Srhaper. Broken Tow, was elected as the grand master, succeeding William B. Wanner of Falls City. retirirg master. Benja min F. Eyre. Omaha, was elevated as deputy grand master from senior warden; Edward Huwaldt, Grand Island, from grand Junior warden to grand senior warden; Carl R. Griesen of North Platte was elevat ed from senior deacon to grand jun ior warden. Lewis E. Fmith, Omaha, was re elected as the grand secretary of the order, a post he has held since 11)25. The new grand master announced the appointment of the folowing: Bishop George A. Beecher, Hastings, grand chaplain; Hobart M. Corn ing, Omaha, grand orator; Lute SI. ?avage, Omaha, grand custodian; William B. Wanner. Falls City, grand marshal; Elmer E. Magee, Lincoln, grand senior deacon; Ern est S. Schiefelbein, Wahoo, grand Junior deacon; Raymond C. Pollard, Nehawka. grand tyler. Judge William A. Robertson of Plattsmouth, made the presentation of the past master's Jewel to Mr. Wanner during the ceremonies. The new officers wera installed by Walter R. liaecke. Central City, past grand master and Virgil R. Johnson, of Beatrice, past grand master serv ed aa marshal. Funeral of John Kopp Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of the Sattler funeral home as held the last rites for John M. Kopp, a long time resident of the city, who passed away on Wed nesday. There were many of the old friends and associates present at the servi ces to pay their last tributes to Mr. Kopp and to share the sorrow or the family in their bereavement. Rev. C. L. Seybolt, the acting pastor of the St. Paul's .church was iu elfarge of the religious services, Mr. Kopp having been a long time member of this church. During the services Frank A. Cloidt and Miss Estelle Baird gave two numbers "Jesus Lover of My Soul" and "Sweet Peace, the Gift of God'B Love." Mrs. H. F Coos playing the accompaniment. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery with the pallbearers selected from the old time friends, comprising George Jordon. H. G. Wiirl, George Lushinsky, George R. fcayles, H M. Soenniehscn, C. E. Ledgway. The survivors of Mr. Kopp are the widow, two daughters, Mrs. Bena Smith. Mrs. George Blotzer of this city; one son. Ai gust Kopp of this city; four grandchildren, Lt. Ed ward H. Smith and Keith Smith of California, Arthur Kopp, Council Bluffs, M'-8. Helen Maddox. Broken Bow; three great grandchildren, Stephen Smith, California, Jerry aud Jean Maddox of Broken Bdw. Visits in City- Mr. and Mrs. Ben Jameson and Mrs. D. M. Johnson, mother of Mrs. Jameson, were In the city todaj from the vicinity of VV?epirtg Water and enjoyed a few hours here with relatives and old friends. Has Tonsil Operation Thursday L'lwood, email son of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson, was operated on at the Methodist hos pital at Omaha for the removal ot his tonsils. The lad came through the operation in fine shape and was left at the hospital overnight to re cuperate.' "'"".' Buy War Bondi Draws Down Fine Wednesday the wrath of the law lei upon Jake Waskye, who had been accumulating a large load of intoxicating beverage, that n ade it difficult to navigate Warned Tues day evening of his condition by the police, he had disappeared, it was thought he had followed the advice to return to his place of abode. Wednesday morning. Chief of Police Parker discovered Jake making the rounds of ihe taverns, polishing up the jag of the day previous, and Jake found himself in tne confines of the city jail. Today Judge Graves greeted Jake with the customary $10 and costs. Riverview Club The members of the Riverview club held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. Bud Nickles with Mrs. Robert Rea as the associate hostess. The meeting was called to order and presided oer by the president, Mrs. Frank Hull. Mrs Robert ratterson, the song leader selected the songs for the meeting, "God Bless America." and "The Little Brown Church 'n ihe Vale," that ail enjoyed very much. Following the business session the meeting was turned over to the entertainment leader, Mrs. Geoigia Creamer, who had arranged a pro gram in keeping with the Mother's day theme, one that all enjoyed. The hostess served a delicious lunch to complete a very delightful time for all. The meeting on June 13th will be at the home of Mrs. Greeley Beil with Mrs Glenn Campbell as the co-hostess. Club Reporter EUTH UNDERGOES OPERATION New York, June 10. (UP) Babe Ruth, baseball's all-time home run king, was scheduled for an opera tion on his right knee today at the New York orthapaedic hospital. Ruth, 50, entered the hosspital last, night. He is expected to remain there fcr about two weeks. The "bambino," who established the all-time record of 60 home runs with the New York Yankees in 1927, has been bothered recently by the recurrence of an old knee injury which prevented his playing golf. The injury originally was suffered early in his baseball career with the Boston lied Sox. Physicians be lieve that the operation will enable him to resume golf, his favorite pas time since retiring from the dia mond. Showers Predicted Showers and occasional thunder storms were forecast for Nebraska today and tonignt by M. V. Robbing, meteorologist of the Omaha weather bureau. Higher temperatures were predicted for tonight for the west portion of the state, and fcr the east portion Sunday. Rain was expected to fall in quan tity over the week end with show ers ending in the west portion Ken day. Rainfal! will total heavy dur ing the next three days throughout the state. Temperature ranges: Valentine tl-B2; Alliance 4S-52; Omaha 63-59 Lincoln 62 -5S; North Platte 65-55; .Sidney 56-49; Chadron 63-50; Grand Inland 63-56; Burwell 60-54. Visits Friends Here Mrs. Margaret McPherson, of Lin coln, was here Friday to spend a short time in visiting with old friends in the old home, she having tpent her girlhood in this commun ty. Mrs. McPherson is a former grand worthy matron of the Eastern Siiti of Nebraska. Here from Baltimore Miss Marie Prohaska. of Balti more, arrived here this norning for a visit of a month with her sisters and brothers and enjoying a vaca tion from her work in the east. Miss Prohaska has been employed at government work since 193f and has bem headquartered .at Balti more.". The many friends will ; pleased, to have the opportunity. of viBiHng VithAhe old friend, Allied Forces In Greatest Military Attack Of All Time Italy Scene of Heavy Fighting As The Germans Try To Save Thein-j selves From TJesfrnctinn. I Allied Headquarters, Naples, June I 6. UF The allied 5th army drove j the battered Germans in disordelyj retreat across the Tiber river on a( 17-mile front from Rome to the Typ-1 phenian sea today and sent powerful; armored columns five miles beyond i the river under orders to destroy the j fleeing enemy. J Front dispatches said nazi Field: Marshall Albert Kesslering's broken J 14th army was offering only the1 feeblest sort of rear guard resistance J as the allied tanks and riflemen I burst across the winding Tiber at ' a score of points north and west of : Rome. At many points the enemy re-l treat had turned into a disorganized! route under the rakine firp of allied I planes and tanks, and 2.000 nazi threw down their arms and surrend ered to a fast-rolling British column that trapped them on the east bank of the river, near the seacoast. Every bridge across the Tiber be low Rome had been blown up by the fleeing Germans, but 11 of the 14 main spans inside the capital were intact and allied troops were cross ing in a steady stream. Only in the northeastern outskirts of Rome did the Germans offer any determined resistance. A force of enemy tanks was reported battling desperately around the Littoria air port in an attempt to stem the swift allied advance long enough for the main body of Kesselring's troops to escape. Official sources said the Vatican had been by-passed in all allied op erations in and around the city. "With the capture of Rome, the allied armies in Italy have brought another phase of their campaign to a most successful conclusion," a communique said. "The battle to de stroy the enemy continues without pause. Troops of the 5th army are now crossing the Tiber at many places and have advanced some five! miles beyond." French troops on the 5th army's right flank knifed deep into the' hills east of Rome, seizing the high way junction of Tivoli, 16 miles out side the capital. The French thrust threatened the line of retreat for tens of thousands of German 10th army troops falling back slowly before the British 8th army in the mountainous country north and east of the via Casilina. The Sth and 5th army fronts were linked in a continuous front wind ing 70 miles inland from the Tyr rhenian coast, through Rome and down into the Sacco valley, and the almost pocketed German 10th army appeared to be fighting only a des perate rear-guard action in an ef fort to extricate the bulk of its forces. Here from Texas Sgt. Jerry White with Mrs. White and their son, Roger, are here to enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. White and Mrs. W. H. Mason as well as other relatives and old friends. Sgt. White has been stationed at Camp Hulen, Texas, as a member of an anti-aircraft group, being transferred there from Fort Sheridan, Illinois, where he served for several months. The many friends here are pleased to enjoy the op portunity of enjoying meeting with the White family. Uncle Sam's Daughters Serving at the bond and stamp sales desk at the Cass Theater the coming week are: Sat. Mrs. Ernest Elliott ' Sun. Mrs. Loriue Urish Mon. Miss Joan . Tiekotter Tus. Miss Phyllis Bourck Wed,--Mrs. Leonard Fitch .' , Thura. Mrs. Hilliard -.Grassman 4- Buy War Bonds Attends Funeral Service County Commissioner Sam T. Gil mour, was in Omaha today where li2 was in atcndar.ee at the funeral of Fred Majors, 6", a brother-in-law of Mrs. Gilmour, who passed away on Tuesday at the family home, 1402 North 24th street Mr. Majors was a resident of this city some thirty years ago, his home being or the site cf ihe present Coronado apartment house. Mr. Major has been a suffi.ver from heart trouble for cnie time and his condition has been gradually growing more severe until his death. There survive his passing, the widow, Ora: two sons, Charles W.., and Ralph, both of Omaha; one brother, Frank, and five grand children. Mrs. Gilmo.ir is visiting in Cali fornia with her son and daughter, William and Helen Gilmour, and whs unable to be here for the funeral services. Tells Of Spirit Of Americans As They Cross Channel Men Trained in the Roles They Are to Play in the Great Libera tion Landir-g; . By Henry T. Gorrell, U. P. War Correspondent Aboard an Assault Craft in the English Chanel. June 0, We are aboard a LCT, one of hundreds of assault vessels moving silently into the early mornirg half light toward the French toast. All the men have been thoroughly briefed and Know their exact role. They are prepared to wade fields of bullet ridden mud and slime after vaulting .Adolph Hitler's steel and concrete defense wall. They know they are playing for keeps. As I write this dispatch, our boys are peering skyward at a low fly ing formation of their own aircratt. It is being fiown low so our troops v. ill be able to identify our newly marked planes when they zoom over the beaches. General Dwight D. Eisenhower's invasion message has just been read to them. I stood behind their com manding officer and observed their expressions as he warned of savage fighting ahead. Thty were serious. Many of them chewed their gum a little bit faster than usual, but 1 could detevt no evidence of fear. When the C. O. finished the en tire unit burst into resounding ap plause, five min.itcs later they were again playing poker on amy blank ets laid out on the steel deck of the LCT, or keeping time to radio jazz from America by tapping tneir booted toes on the fenders of the assault vehicles poised for the land ing Standing around in their gas impregnated clothing, these Ameri can boys are just as confident as their C. O. but they are conscious that many of them are not going to come ba-.-k. Goes to Hospital Mrs. V. T. Arn. Sr.: was taken to Omaha Friday night where she en tered the Clarkson hospital for ob servation for a few days. Mrs. Arn has not been well since Wednesday and it was decided to have her sent to the hospital for a short time. She was taken to the hospital by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kracger, the latter a daughter. Goes to Michigan Last evening Eleanor Giles left for Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she will visit her sister, Lois, until her school term is over on June 10th. Alter that date both girls will spend some time in Chicago and Detroit before returning to Flattsmouth to gether. Card of Thanks I wish to express my thanks and appreciation for the flowers, cards aud calls during my recent stay at he hospital. These kindnesses help ed make the days more pleasant, and I , am truly grateful. Mrs. Walter Steinkamp AH Denominations Join In Prayer Service At Theatre Many Gather to Offer Supplies- tions for the Victory of the Nation and Safety of Ken This noon the ministers of the!rlk- vh was alGO at Nevcastle. various chinches of the community, with a large group of worshippers, joined in the prayer service offered for the American men and women that are bearing arms for the nation in many fieids of battle and parti cularly in this time of stress as the invasion for the liberation of France is under way. The service was very impressive a? the various minsters led in the wends of prayer for the safetj oi loved ones, for the finai success of the great principles 'hat are involv ed in the war. Raymond Cook sang as a solo, "The Lord's Prayer," with Mrs. R. O. Cole as the accompanist while Frank A. Cloidt served as the lead er for assembly singing of "God Bless America." The ministers participating in the prayer service were: Rev. Eli Cook of the Mynard U. B. church, Canon George Tyner of the St. Lu Ice's Episcopal church; Rev. .1. W. Taenz ler, First Christian church; Rt. Rev. Monsignor George Agius of the St. John's Catholic chuich; Rev. G. E. Seybolt of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church; Rev. T. Porter Bennett, First Methodist church, and Dr. H. G. McClusky, First Presbyter ian church. Present Recital Thursday evening was the annual recital of the piano pupils of Mrs. J. M. Roberts, and the voice pupils of Mrs. E. H. Wescott, held at the attractive home of Mrs. Roberts on high school hill. The home was fill ed with the relatives aud friends of the young people tc enjoy the fine program and t lie opportunity of hearing the young students in both the piano and voice. The students in both classes show ed marked talent and in the mere finished of the students real artis tic rendition cf the members was demonstrated. The audience joined in the pledge of allegiance to the flag and iu singing the national anthem. "The Star Spangled Banner," Miss Thelma Krugcv serving as the accompanist. The piano students comprised Beverly ileisiugcr, Baty Hild, Car ol Ruth Davis. Donald Jcnes. Ronald Schneider, Jan Scheutz, Florence Reed, Lois Schrocder, Phoebe White, Richard Jones. Buddie White. Jan ice Long, Thelma Kruger, Eloise Cole, Clementine Woster. This group had solo numbers as well as duets and instrumental trios. In the vocal group were Bonnie Topliff, Florence Duda, Clementine Woster, Phyllis Bourck. The num he: given by Phyllis Bourck was particularly interesting as the num ber was the work of two former Flattsmouth ladies, Clara Mae Mor gan and Helen Wescott Murdick, they furnishing the lyrics and music. Mrs. L. 3. Devoe served as the accompanist for the vocal num bers. Signs Debt Bill Washington, June 3 0. (UP) President Roosevelt has signed the bill increasing the national debt limit to $260,000,000,000 and re duced the cabaret tax from 30 to 20 percent, the White House an nounced today. An Appreciation I wish to take this opportunity of thanking all those who so kindly re membeied me during my stay at the hospital, for the cards, flowers, and gifts that helped make the stay more pleasant. Janice Ann Caldwell KEEP Oil - 17ITII UAH D0CID3 Back from Wyoming i ft. C. Jahrig, who w as called to t Newcastle. Wyoming, a short time ago by the death of a brotaer-in-law, Julius Bock, returned home last evening, remaining to attend the funeral service. Mr. Jahrig reports that his sister, Mrs. Bock, is still in very poor health and under con stant treatment. Miss Helen Hunter, niece of Mr. has remained for a visit with an aunt Mrs. William Philpot, at Arn old, Nebraska and also with Mr. ana Mrs. Carl Brewer, at Callaway. Nebraska Mrs. Brewer is a sister of Miss Hunter. Polish And French Leaders To Visit At Washington General DeGaulle to Visit at American Capitol With President iloosevelt to Discuss Policies Washington, June ltt. (UP) Geu. Charles DeGaulle's decision to coine to ashingtcn and the Polish prime minister's current visit today emphasized the difference of the roles the United Slates is playing in the political problems of France and Poland. DeGaulle's proposed visit late thH month or early in July was an nounced as Polish Premier Stanis law Mikolajczyk neared the end of his visit here as President Roose velt's guest P.oth the Polish and French situ ations have plagued allied diplomats since early m tin; war. While they are ali!:c in some respects, they also have striking contrasts. The major common factor, and the one which highlights both Mikola jizyk's and De Gaulle's missions to Washington, is that in the midst of allied military and economic war fare victories, both France and Po land to date represent major politi cal failures on the part of the al lies. Beth countries will be the battle ground;; for the summer offensives against Germany. But, as those cam paigns start, there are as vet no csgieed-upon plans for restoring civil government-'; in either an they are liberated. That will be the major objective of DeGaulle';; trip here to see Presi dent Roosevelt to get him to agree to recognize the French committee of national liberation as the provis ional government of France. The objective of Mokilajc-7k's trip was said officially to be a cour tesy visit. Although no plan to; settling the Russian-Polish dipute was under discussion, officials hope that the weeklong conversations may open a way through which the Poles and the Russians later can resume negotiations. The United States is playirg a d,iffercnt role in each case- at tempting to act as a concilator in the Russian-Polish dispute but act ually acting as the holdout on recognition of De Gaulle. The differences are manifested in arrangements for the visits of De Gaulle and Mikolajczyk. The Polish premier came here on President Roosevelt's invitation -after exten sive conversations in Londc-n with Undersecretary of State Edward R. Stcttinius, Jr. DeGaulle comes at his own request having asked if he could see Mr. Roosevelt and if so, v.hen. The U, 3. has had no one cf ambassador rank assignee, to thu French committee in Algiers for sev eral months. The Russians already have recog nized the French committee, now called the Provisional government Ly De Gaulliits, and theae are indi cations that the British would go as far. But the United States refuses to commit itelf to any government prior to the time when all the French people can choose it. ii Keep your ten- dene clear. Watte paper it, a important ally. Sav it tor victory! ; L1JUUJ-I Attempt Assination Of Crown Prince At Rome Meeting Occasion Is Turning Over of Gov ern cut to Ivanoe Bonomi Underground Leader i Rome, June 9. (UP j A wild burst af gunfire, apparently aimed ai Crown Prince Humbert, broke up a Royalist demonstration before the Quirinal Palace today as Mar thai Fielro Badcglio turned over the government of liberated Italy to a new regime headed by Ivanoe Bon tuui, 71-year-old Italian underground leader. JumV-rt to whom King Victor Emmanuel delegated all his royal powers after the liberation of Rome last Sunuay, was making one of his first formal appearances in the capital since he fled to escape the German occupation forces last Sep tember. He had just stepped out on a palace balcony to wave to some 5,000 Royalist demonstrators gathered in the Piazza Quiiinale hen the re volver shots rang out. Policy searched the crowd and in the confusion arrested the wrong man. The gunman escaped. First reports from eye witnesses indicated the man was attempting to stage a counter demonstration against Humbert, but it was not clear whether he actually had fired at the princo. The gunfire followed disclosure that Humbert had appointed Bon or.ii premier of liberated Italy to succeed Badoglio who had refused flatly to undertake the task of forming a new cabinet acceptable to political elements. Bonomi was recommended to Humbert by the all-party Italian committee of liberation, composed of ltolitiial leaders from Naples, Saler no and Rente, which met here last night under Badoglio's chairman manship. The new premier told the United Press, in an exclusive interview, that hs hrped to have his govern ment formed by tomorrow noon. Bonomi promised a thorough-going purge of all pro-fascist elements from public office and revealed that Count Carlo Kfor.a, Bendetto Croce, and the communist leader. Palmiro Togliatti. have accepted his invita tion to enter the cabinet. District Court Notes Judge Win. A. Robertson held a short session of the district court on Thursday to hear a number of raatters pending anl disposing ot orders in several cases. Decree of divorce va- granted in the case of Ella Arnold vs Russel Arnold, the defendant being in the armed service was represented by Walter H. Smith, appointed by the court. The plaintiff was granted the custody of the minor children, the title fo personal property of the parties and for an allowance of ?50 a month. In the matter of the Home Owners Loan Corporation vs T. S. McMaster, an order confirming the sale of the Property was entered by the court. Tn the divorce action of Elsie McClintock vs Fay McClintock, a decree of divorce was granted the plaintiff, the custody of the minor children and the award cf support money In the sum of $?.5 a month. In the action of Lillian Golden vs Noel Golden, the decree was modifi ed to grant exclusive custody of Kugar Dean Golden to the defend ant. Hit Romanian Fields Allied Headquarter, Naples. June 10, (UP) Bomb-carrying Light nings attacked the "only remaining oil refineries. in the Bluest! . areas' of Romania tcday, it was announced officially. The tiirget of the Lightnings was the Romnaian Americana plant, from which clouds of black smoke rose after tht attack. The fighter bombers were escorted by other Lightnings. They flew at .low t level. f00 miles across the Balkans., About 100 enemy planes were en countered over Romania and a num ber were 8lA16vB
