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MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1944 TEE! J0USHAL, . PLAXTSM0UTH, . NEBRASKA PAGE SIX rt Small Towns Join to Ease Reconversion Stress ' By AL JEDLICKA .'. . . In over 2,000 communities in the U. S. today, enterpris ing citizens, working in conjunction with the privately financed, government-approved committee for economic development, Jiave struck out to help in overcoming the serious employment problem which will beset the nation when the war ends. With all sizes of communities organized from cities of over 10,000 population to cross-roads junctions of 6 people the movement represents a generais stimulation of individual initiative in finding answers to difficult prob lems which might otherwise aggra vate the complications of the re conversion period. Extent of the postwar market in the community, need for help in meeting the demand, or again, spe cial problems of unemployment as sociated with stoppage of war work all of these questions peculiar to individual communities form the basis for their future planning. Intended to service merely the cities of over 10,000 population when first formed in 1942, the committee for economic development soon ex panded its operations to cover all towns, with the realization that plan ning for only one segment cf the country would fail to relipve the complications in the others. Today, 5 per cent of the com munities organized are under 10,000 population, and in the state of South Dakota, for instance, 130 out of 172 towns actively planning in conjunc tion with the committee for eco nomic development are under 1,300 population. As a matter of fact, the committee for economic development's field di rectors report that the small towns have exhibited especial enthusiasm in the postwar planning, with many of the women eager to lend a hand to provide the opportunities for their loved ones to remain at home and not be compelled to leave to find employment elsewhere. With the committee for economic development merely offering guid ance and acting as a clearing house for general information, public offi cials, business men, farmers, labor ers and bankers in individual towns are organized into a committee to study the postwar economic pos sibilities of a community. Often enlisting the support of such social groups as the Victory aides of the Office of Civilian Defense, the committees then conduct a survey in the different neighborhoods to de termine what the people plan to buy after the war, and whether they in tend to pay cash, borrow or convert their war bonds. As a further clue to the financial position of the com munity, a survey reveals the total of bank deposits, savings, debts, loans, etc. As a vivid example of how a con sumers' survey works out, one com munity's study indicated that people in the town and surrounding coun- tryside planned- to buy abchlt'qrie f half rMllion 'dollar s worlSi ;f;itOr i mobiles after the war. '4 Figuring on the basis of their 1940 V business, the different autd -dealers were able to estimate how many mechanics, salesmen and office workers would be needed to handle the postwar business volume. Other surveys reveal what amount of employment local indus tries plan to maintain in the light of postwar business prospects, and how many hands farmers intend to , hire. In the event of a possible un employment problem, investigation might be made into probabilities for locating new industries in the com munity, such as crop processors, oi ' then again, plans might be laid for a program of constructive public works undets private contractors. . - As a result of organization work in Minnesota, the postwar employ ment prospects for many communi ties have been tabulated, and in those which expect job shortages, the state government reportedly has planned to locate public works programs to take up the slack and stimulate purchasing power, and therefore business, until the latter can absorb the available manpower. Although this individual planning promises to relieve many aggravat ing problems associated with par ticular communities, the smooth op eration of the country's transition from a war to a peacetime basis will finally depend upon the speed of industry's reconversion and the continued good income of the U. S. farmer. In this respect, the committee for economic development has stood for a prompt settlement of cancelled war contracts to provide industry with funds with which to make necessary readjustments for civilian production and to purchase new tools for manufacture. At the same time, the committee for economic development has advocated an orderly disposal of surplus war goods to avoid a glut of cheap goods on the market, which might inter fere with normal distribution. Greemvoc(3 WEEPING WATER lor, at Lincoln last week. Mrs. Ray mond Taylor and Mrs. Harvey Swindle brought her home. Mrs. Ernest Slhantz and two sons, of St. Louis, arrived Thursday evening for a weeks visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Ho back. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Hoback of Avoca were algo visitors at the L. M. Hoback home Sunday. Kenneth Brandt had his tonsils and adenoids removed at St. Eliza beth hospital in Lincoln, last Friday. Danish Ladies Aid Society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen, Sr., with a good attendance, and the following visitors present: Mrs. Arnold Dett mer and son, Mrs. Lloyd Lauritzen and two sons. Miss Sylvia Mogen sen and Miss Esther Mogensen. Lela May Fernbaugh returned to her home at Grand Island, Wednes day afternoon after a 3-weeks visit with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Binger. Helping Hand Aid Society met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Claud Johnson, With a large at tendance. As there was no special work prepared for the afternoon each brought their own hand work, and spent the afternoon visiting. One new member was present, Mrs. John Roberts, Mrs. John Heebner, : the club president says that the next meeting will be held at the home of Mr3. Ray Norris. Mrs. S. L. Brandt and son, Ken neth, spent two days last week at the W. H. Schroeder home, at Syra cuse. Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Lauritzen, Sr., enjoyed a visit from Mrs. Laur itzen's brother, Claus Jorgensen of Chicago, two days the first of last week. Kwhl Journal CorrespondoMj Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hughes of Lincoln spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Huston. Mrs. G. II. Palmer left on Tuesday of last week for North Bend, where she will visit her sister, Mrs. Edith Been, and daughter. Mrs. Kenneth Kennedy and Kay and Mrs. Vincent Urga and Michael of Omaha, Pebby Jo Halsey of Papil lion and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Chandler of Kansas City, Mo., spent Sunday at the Harley Smith home. the colors used were red, white and blue. Mrs. Tapper's husband xis a sergeant and he is stationed in Eng land. Mrs. Tapper is a cadet nurse at Bryan Memorial. Mrs. Tapper has as her guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Steinkamp, Miss Betty Webb of Louisville. Miss Webb is also a cadet nurse at Bryan Memorial. Mrs. Alice Bates, of Plattsmouth, was called here the latter part of the week by the illness of her moth er, Mrs. E. J. DeWolf. Mis. Bates plans to take her mother to Platts mouth as soon as she is well enough to make the trip. Mrs. Tyner, Mrs. Bonnie LeRue, Agnes Wiles, Gretchen Wiles, Kath ryn Urish, Irene Tyson, and Izola Holt have returned home after com pleting the summer course at Peru. Miss Urish is Kappa Delta Pi. a member of the NEWS OF SERVICE MEN Mrs. John Sparks of South Sioux City, Neb., returned home Tuesday- after spending two weeks at the: home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell accompanied her as far as Lincoln, when she re turned home, and spent the nigh with her daughter, Mrs. Tony Lowe, and her daughter, Tony Lee. WThile the mother was here they had a four-generation picture taken. Returning home after completing boot training at Fariagut, Idaho, were Eugene Stratton and Robert Iloman, who arrived Monday morn J lng and received a warm welcome from the home folk. With them came Clarence David Schomaker, who is spending his leave here and at Louis ville. A letter to the S. Ray Smiths last week, from their son, Lt. Mil ford Smbith, says that he has been promoted to squadron leader and flight commander. He already has thirty missions to his credit. Mrs. Lloyd Lauritzen and two sons have come to Weeping Water to make their home while Lloyd is in the army. They will be with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rasmus Laur itzen, and with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, while he is away. At present Lloyd is station ed In a Minnesota camp. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Taylor and son, Ronald, returned Saturday from a weeks visit with the Harold Taylor family at Cheyenne, Wyo. Lewis , Baker left, Tuesday for Rock Island, Illinois to visit his father. . - ., - . ; . , Mrs. Ruth. Ann Tappe.r of Lincoln, was the guest sof honor. at a shower,' given by Mrs. Vincent uenmeier ana Mrs. Alvin Groesser at the home of Mrs. Rehmeier. The victory motif was, ud ini tjhedecpratlona s&A Miss Margaret Robinson of Omaha is visiting at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson Margaret has joined the U. S. Army Nurses Corps, and expects to be called for duty, September 13. Friday, July 28, Miss Shirley Steinkamp and Miss Wanda Stein kamp, daughters of Mr. and Mrsi Ed Steinkamp, were sworn into the officer, Lt. Margaret Servine, , who ranks of the WAC by the recruiting was accompanied by Cpl. Leona Playsworth. These officers came from Lincoln and the new recruits were sworn in at the home of their parents. They expect to be called for duty, August 23. Mr. and Mrs. Stein kamp have a son, Edward Dale, who is a fireman1 2c in the Navy, and' a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Ann Tapper, who is a cadet nurse at Bryan lie- i . . . . . Mr. Chandler is now in the ser vice and is stationed at the Lincoln air base. Mrs. Hester Morgan left for Chi cago on Monday of last week and will make an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. Earl Schwlndt and family and a son, Bud Morgan and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Oberle and family of Omaha spent last Saturday and Sunday with the former's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle. Cpl. Frank Judnick of Cleveland, O., spent the week end with George Rockenbach and family. Dr. R. C. Hughes of New Bruns wick, N. J., arrived Saturday for a visit with the Wenzel families. Mrs. Hughes and daughter, Betty Jayne, have been here since the middle of May visiting with Mrs. Hughes' parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Wenzel and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Allen of Lincoln spent Sunday at the home of Mrs. S. E. Allen. Miss Maxine Stall of Lincoln was the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Elmer Frolich and family for several days last week. Miss Amanda Wenzel passed away at Tabitha Home in Lincoln last Saturday morning at the age of 64 years. She is the sister of R. C. Wenzel and Mrs. D. F. Butt of this community. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran church on Tuesday afternoon. Interment was in Camp Creek cemetery. Mrs. Liston of Lincoln spent Tues day of this week as the guest of Mrs. S. E. Allen and Mrs. Frank. Clem ents. Mr. and Mrs. David Rhoades and Mrs. Everett Rockenbach and son of Lincoln, and Mrs. Grace Bradley and son of California were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Georee Rockenbach and family. Mrs. William Norris passed away Saturday evening at her home. She was confined to her home because of illness for a number of years. She is survived by her husband, William Norris, one daughter, Mrs. Ruth Burk of Lincoln, three sons, Edgar of Colorado, Mid and Hugh " of Lin coln. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Lutheran church on Wed- T Mrs. Wayne Kinney and Rodger Lee M' Alvo 'spent 'Thursday with Mr and Mrs, Joe Kyles. . , it-: ; ' i- " " "I . ' " W.S.C.S. met at the home of Miss Margaret Greer Tuesday afternoon. Elmer Bennett of California call ed' on :Lula Hurlbut Sunday after noon. v M.W.M. club met at the home of Mrs." June Hoehnshell Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Edith Garcia and children of Alvo are spending the week end with her father, Dan Griffin. Mr. Henry Marolf's condition re mains the same.' Connie Osburri came home from the hospital last Sunday afternoon. Earl Iden, who underwent a serious operation two weeks ago, is getting along nicely at this time. Dorcus will meet at the church Friday afternodh with Mrs. Carrie Armstrong and Betty Ann Card. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Ilenderickson of Alvo called on Lula Hurlbut Sun day afternoon. Jolly Joker club met at the home of Mrs. Mary Fulnier Friday after noon. Mr. Henry Hansen was brought from a hospital in Omaha Monday, to the home of his sister, Mrs. Alfred Anderson. His condition is serious. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Franks spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. Don Franks at Elmwood. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kinney of Alvo received a i letter from their son Darrell. He is now overseas. Burlington New Highs Both freight and passenger traf fic on the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad during the first half of 1944 soared to new highs for the period and the trend still continues upward, it was announced today by L. R. Caprpn, Vice-President, Traf fic. ' Comparing the first half of this year with the like period in previ ous years, Mr. Capron said, revenue ton-miles increased 11 per cent over 1943 and 138 per cent over 1940, while revenue passenger-miles in creased 44 per cent over 1943 and 377 per cent. over 1940. June 1944, in comparison with the same month last year, showed a 13 per cent gain in revenue ton miles and a 31 per cent gain in revenue passenger-miles. In the first half of this year, com pared to the like period last year, the heavier traffic carried was re flected in a 17 per cent increase in total railway operating revenues. However, a 26 per cent increase in total railway operating expenses re-' suited in an increase of only 4 perl cent in net revenue from railway j3'"1 Stibal Variety operations. Railway tax accruals jumped to $32,179,436, an increase' of 51 per cent, with the result rail-! way operating income declined from I $23,376,059 to $14,502,176, andi net income dropped from $18,124, 622 to $8,966,050. j Total payrolls in the first half of this year were $43,225,4S0, an increase of $8,817,672 or 26 per cent over the like period in 1943. It also marked tlie fourth time In the last five months the Nebraska WAC district has met or surpassed the quota of new WAC enlistees ask ed bv the service command, said ( Major Kent. Since last March, only in June has the district fallen below j its quota, and then lacked but seven enlistments in reaching the goal. Two of the Nebraska WTAC dist rict recruiting substations at Lin coln and Rapid City, S. D. estab lished new procurement records dur ing the successful July campaign, Major Kent announced. The Lincoln station, Lieut. Mar garet Servine in charge, enlisted more women during the month than in any one month since the station was opened there in June of 1943. Previous top production at Lincoln was last November, during the All States campaign. Fight By His Side Buy Bonds Do It Yourself -at Homo PERMANENT WAYE KIT 9 Complete with curlers, M, enaniDooana waveset. It's esfly to do and Bute for every type of luilr. For amuziiig results be sure to ask lor Cbanu-Kurl. Over 6 million sold. On ;it lass Drug, Knorr's 5(f to SI. Store,; I HOUSEHOLD GO 0 D S YOUR HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL PROPERTY IS WORTH MORE NOW. DO YOU HAVE ADEQUATE INSURANCE? TOPS SERVICE COMMAND nesday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. F. R. Phillips drove to Bloomfield last Sunday and visit ed until Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reynolds and family. Mrs. Reynolds and children returned to Eagle with them for a visit and also their daughters, Virginia and Bobby, who had spent several weeks at the Reynolds" home. Omaha, Neb., (Special to The Journal) Maj. Frank V. Kent, in charge of WAC recruiting in the states of Nebraska and South Dakota, today announced Women's Army Corps enlistments during July in his district exceeded by nearly six pert'' cent the months procurement quota! set by the Seventh Service Command. ! The total number of enlistments,! largest in many months, enabled the' Nebraska WAC district to rank j first among the six recruiting dist-' rfcts of the Seventh Service Com-i mand on per centage of quota ob tained during July. ALL OUT FOR VICTORY The government is asking yon to store your winter supply of Coal NOW to save trans portation for war material later on. So see us now for your next Winter's Coal. . J. RICHEY Lumber Coal Phone 128 ConjuIt this dependable local agency on any insur ance problem. You will like onr service. CALL or SEE Duxbury & Davis AGENCY Soennichsen Building NEWS OF SERVICE MEN Dale Rockenbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rockenbach was in ducted into the army, July 19th. He is stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Mrs. Van Cleave has heard from her husband, Sgt. Laurence Van Cleave, who is stationed in Iran, that he recently had a five day leave from his duties) and enjoyed the rest Mrs. Van 'Cleave was formerly Miss Viola Root. Pfc. Henry Sexson, as an army engineer, was stationed in North Carolina for some time and was sent overseas the first part of May. He is now in England. Cpl. Everett Rockenbach, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Rockenbach writes home folks that he is back in the Hawaiian Islands for a rest after sixteen months of service spent in the Aleutian and Marshall Is lands. FIGHT BY HIS SIDE Buy Bond LOWEST RATES IN HISTORY War-Time premium redactions enable private ' car owners to get automobile damage suit and collision insurance at the lowest ... - cost in history. ' '-:' SEE ' I liSi FEED NOTES We will have a car of Soy Bean meal on track September 1 , and will accept orders now for that dating. This is still at the old Am price. As the government has put an advance price of 1 0 a bushel on the new crop. We will also have a car of Linseed Oil Pellets on track .September ' 1 , place your orders now. If it is to be had in feed we have it. See us for prices. PLATTSMOUTH WAR BONDS r ROBERTS HOMO MILK FRESH DAILY IN SANITARY CARTONS COFFEE CREAM BUTTERMILK KELLEYS TAS-f EE SHOP 6th and MAIN, PLATTSMOUTH Do these wounds Jk6 aii hurt you too ? 'tis it Doesn't it tear your heart a little the sight of these two American kids, hurt and tired, helping each other across the bloody fields of Normandy? . " " If it doss, go out and buy another War Bond now! Right now today thousands and thousands of other youngsters like these are making the supreme military effort of this war. Are you here on the home front making the supreme financial effort of this war? You can only do so by buying more, more and MOKE War Bonds. Buy your nvasion Bonds Todayi PLATTSMOUTH JOURNAL tK ' l - t TU I m cffldal U. 8. Treasury advtrtUemtnt prepared undw mupiom f Treasury Department and War Advertising Council i.'i-