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THE JOURNAL, PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA PAGE TWO THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 1944 . PLATTSMOUTH DAILY JOURNAL . ESTABLISHED: DAILY, 1905; SEMI-WEEKLY, 1881 Published week day evenings at 409-413 Main Street, Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, by The Journal Publishing Company. LESTER A. WALKER, PUBLISHER Entered at the Postoffice at Plattsmouth, Nebraska, as second class mail matter in accordance with the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. United Press Leased Wire Service , . NEA Telephoto Newspictures and, Features Daily Subscription Rates: Delivered by carrier in the City of Plattsmouth, 15 cents per week, or S6.00 per year cash in advance; $5 per year by mail in the state of Nebraska, elsewhere $7 per year cash in advance. ; Semi-Weekly: $2 per year cash in advance by mail in the state of Nebraska; elsewhere, $3.00 per year. Escaped Prisoner Of Japs Honored By Government T3 Donald I. McPherson, Former ly of Plattsmouth, Keceives Bronze Star For Service T3 Donald I. McPherson, of Lin coln, formerly of Plattsmouth, who escaped from a torpedoed Japanese prison ship, has been awarded the bronze star in a special ceremony at Washington .the war department an nounces. Sergeant McPherson, who entered the armed service shortly after his graduation from the Plattsmouth schools in 1941, is one of the veter ans of the early fighting in the Philippines, and was one of eighty three veterans who were removed by an American submarine after their escape. Forty-five of them re ceived awards for heroism or the purple heart at the ceremony. Sgt. McPherson was cited for pre paring with the aid of TSgt Cecil M. McCiure of Dallas, Texas, a roster from memory of the 667 American prisoners missing , Its No Use Putting Off Putting On New Overcoat. You know you need one and you know the selection is bet ter now than later. We have them now in all col ors in good all-wool ma terials. 2 $B0 $SS Sizes 33 to 50 . . The Man Store Hz- (is -If i . hi? r r-M f i -f f 'A i Card of Thanks 'With the deepest gratitude we wish to take this opportunity of thanking all the dear friends and neighbors for their, aid to our dear mother, grandaughter and daughter in her illness, as well as for the words of sympathy iu our bereave ment. We especially wish to thank the friends who sent the flowers, those who took part in the funeral servi ces, and so thoughtfully remembered us. Mrs. Vetta Baumgart and Family Norman Renner and Family Charles Ilerren District Court Notes Judge Thomas E. Dunbar of Ne braska City was here Monday after noon to hold a session of the dist rict court and taking up several mat ters pending. , , In the case of Beth Barnes- Gregg, et al.j Y8 Harold Richards,- et al., .supplemental report of the referee filed and court finds the t items of expenses as correct and approves the report and expense items. In the case of Michael Vetesnik vs Archibald Boiler, order for trial and judgment entered by the court and decree quieting title entered in favor of the plaintiff. In the action of the Plattsmouth Loan & Building association vs D. A.. Baker, et al., order for trial and judgment entered by the court and decree quieting title entered. In the case of the Universal C. I. T. Credit Corporation vs N. C. Klep- ser,, motion for continuance by de fendant granted, cause not to go pver the November term. Trial in December at call of court. If not tried in December, at the earliest convenience of the court. Lewiston Social Circle Club The November meeting of the Social Club was held at the home of Mrs. Arthur Hansen, assisted by Margaret Moore. A short" business sesion was held by Mrs. Harry Gobelman, the club president, and the rest of the after noon was spent mending clothing which was greatly enjoyed by all. Several visitors were present they being Mesdames Harry Bickett, Will Cook, Ralph Sullivan, Henry Ilob scheidt and Hansine Hansen. lhe Christmas meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Glen Thompson assisted by Mrs. Lloyd Scott and will be an all day meet ing Tuesday, December 12th. Each member is requested to bring a gift for the Grab-bag and a gift for their capsule friend. At Methodist Hospital J. E. Lancaster, former member of the city police force, is now at the 'Methodist hospital at Omaha, where I he is under observation and treat ment. Mr. Lancaster has been failing I in health for the past year and found jit neeessHryto give up his duties jon the police force. It is expected that he will undergo an operation after the course of treatments. Basket Ball Starts With the close of the football seas on for the Plattsmouth high school athletic department Coach Merle Stewart "and his" crew of "stalwarts have turned their attention to bas ketball. This' tuid-winter "sport has always been a favorite in the local school and it is hoped to have a good squad built up for the season. The first practices started Mon day evening, and Will be stressed (from now on as the season of play (Will open on December . 1st. Henry Ah! Dies Aged Ninty At Louisville - ' I .Has Resided in That Section f Pasc f!ountv Since an Infant Member of Prominent Family Henry Ahl, 93, one of the oldest counties of the district, residents of Cass county, passedj Charles W. Stoehr in, hia campaign away at an early hour Monday at fQr commissonep in the first com the family home at Louisville, -'missioner district paid out the sum Ahl had been in gradually failing q ?11 30 health due to his advanced years but j County Treasurer Ruth Patton, it was not until the past two weeks unopposeti for re-election, spent that he has been bedfast. -$8.73 in greetings and appreciation Mr. Ahl is survived by one son,'to tfae voters Ernest N. Ahl of Louisville, two( County Judge Paul E. Fauquet re daughters, Mrs. N. F. Hennings of 1)ortg the expen(mure of $65. SO iu Louisville and Mrs. Thomas Pollard advertising during the campaign. of Ashland, one tiaugnter, xuis. vww- iam Lohnes, has preceded the father in death. Mrs. Henry Born of this . had expended nothing in his un city is a sister of Mr. Ahl. 'successful quest after the governor- A more extended obituary of Mr. Ahl will apepar later in the Journal.! Appoints Committee Helen Farley, president of the Junior Women's Club announces the" following committees for the card party and war bond auction to be held on Monday eveninb, November 27th at the Eagles Hall: Sale of War Bonds Helen E. Smetana Donations for War Bond Auction Lucille Horn .Gaines, Nadine Timm, Shirley Speck, Phyllis Speck. Alice Sharpnack, Mary Beverage, Esther Donat, Rose Janca, Joan Tie totter I Prizes, Cards and Tables Lu netta Hutchinson, Olga York, Alice Hiatt ' 5 Tickets Florence A. Fouchek, Wilhelmina Henrichsen, Loris B. Long Tickets for the card party are priced at twenty-five cents each and may be purchased from any member of the Junior Womne's Club. Bridge, Pinochle and Chinese Checkers will be played; and a prize will be given at each table. . .. Imemdiately.. following .the card party there will be an auction at which a large selection of merchan dise and other valuable articles will be sold. Col. Rex Yjrnng will sell the goods to the highest ladders for war bonds. It- is - hoped that this auction will add materially to the success of the Sixth War Loan Drive In, Plattsmouth, Given Surprise , - f s There was a pleasant surprise a' the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dow Sunday afternoon when they had a long distance 'phone call from their son, Charles, who is sattioned at Weingarten, Missouri, which is a prisoner of war camp. Charles was in Camp Dodge for a couple of years and' recently when it was closed was transferred to Missouri. He is in the Quartermaster office, has three -secretaries and a real responsibility. He recently was promoted to staff sergeant. His wife, Norma " remains in' Dcs Moines,' where they have!i a ' home. She is employed as a secretary there. Charles called from his home- in Des Moines. He had a three-day pas3 and was visiting his wife. Sacrament of Baptism At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hunker, Oakmont Drive, Sunday afternoon, Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist Church, Plattsmouth,, baptized Harriett Cal ista Hunker, born September 3, 1944, daughter of Mr. Henry Hunk er and Mrs. Glenyth Ingram Hunker of Falls City, Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hunker were the witness es. The minister used water that he had brought from the River Jordan in Palestine. Scout Troop 367 Makes Pledge Last evening fifteen boys and the Scoutmaster met at the Christian Church basement for their regular meetmg rrl , J- B i ot oi me meeting was the laying of plans to assist in the 'speaks for the fragment of man; re-1 -Sixth War Loan drive. The group ;lig;0n speaks for the totality of voted 100 percent to work for the man." j Honorary Minute Man Flag, This! . , ' requires each boy to purchase at' least a dollars worth of War Stamps by Dec. 31st, and regularly there-! after. lie must ji1e .i;.it i .,., llla; own household, and aid, if possible, ' n the buying of one .extra War . j After singing several pep songs some of the boys engaged in games wliUe others worked (oii-their, ad- vancements. IFile Election Expense Several of the candidates for pub ates for put)- general eiec-t lic offices at the last tion haye filed their statement of expense at the office of County Clerk George R. Sayles. The expenses as shown are for ad- vertising during the . campaign and ,for cards. W. B. Banning, of "Union, candi date for the unicameral at the elec tion. taid out 380.60 in the two Georfre w oison. democratic can- didate for governor reported that ghj . ' Religious Needs Told To Students Religion and Life This Week at the University of Nebraska Brings Many Leaders to Sessions Religion and Life Week at the University of Nebraska, sponsored by the Council of Religious Welfare closed with an interfaith meeting at the Student Union on the topic of '"Necessity for Religion." Rev Joseph Sitlter, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Chicago; Father Edward C. Tuchek, Holy Rosary Church, Plattsmouth, formerly of St. Mary's Cathedral, Lincoln and Rabbi Joseph Barron of Milwaukee, Wisconsin were speakers, with Dr. Clarence A Forbes, University of Nebraska, pre siding over the meeting and discus sion which followed. Speaking of the place religion holds in the university, Rev. Sit tier made the assertion by definition that " a university is a center de signed to preserve and transmit a cultural heritage. The Christian tradition has historically been the most powerful force in western tul ture. The content of that tradition therefore ought to live in a uni versity by right and not by polite sufferance." Father Tuchek opened his re marks with the statement, "You are students of the University of Ne braska because you believe sincerely j ludi a uiiiveisiiy euucaiiuu is me t'best possible avenue to the success and happiness you desire. "You study causes and effects in all lines of which you are a student. You study them in so far as they will bring you material success. But, should you not study the First Cause, the ultimate Cause of all things? The cause or origin of these effects cannot be a material one, for material things come into being and then go out of existence. The First Cause must be a spiritual one. We must look beyond the material things to the detsiny of man which is eternal. We can not ignore the fact that God is the Primary Cause. Religion is logical, and practical, the notion of right and wrong, the fact of intelligence and. free will lead, us to a conclusion that we are responsi ble to our Creator and will be re warded or punished by Him. It is not man's destiny, to suffer eternal defeat, but rather to have eternal life." ; "Religion is not a. product of fear or superstition," Father Tuchek con tinued, "it comes from an intelligent conviction that God exists." In con clusion, Father Tuchek said, "Chris tianity and Judiasm , have nothing to fear, for no ism is a threat to re ligion. Religion even prospers under persecution. The only threat to Christianity are Christians who pro fess their convictions by going to church and then betray those con victions in their every day life. Ig norance is another threat ot religion. We have many well educated Chris tians, having a very meager know ledge of their religion and sometimes .they presume to speak with author ity on religion." I . . Kabbi Rarrnn Th cit Finds Patient Better . r ': , .. . ; . :. '' ; airs. jcuzaoetli Engelkemeier was a visitor infO,nuha Wednesday where she visited with her sister, Mrs. Margaret , Albert at the St. Joseph hospital. She was very much pleased with the condition of the sister who is recovering f.w Judge Thomas E. f , Q uunbar opeaks Before Rotarians District Judge Talks on the Cons titution of the United States at Luncheon This noon at the luncheon of the nattsmouth Rotary club. Judtre Thomas E. Dunbar, of the second tidicial district, was the guest of honor and the speaker of the occas ion. Judge Dunbar had is his subject that of the constitution of the United States, discussing this great docu ment upon which rests the liberites and the rights of the people of the nation. Its mighty force protects the common citizen regardless of race, creed or condition in life. Tlio speaker urged the preservation of the constitution and the duty of the citizen to defend it. Pfc. Paul D. Jahrig, home on fur lough from the southwest Pacific was present and briefly greeted the Rotarians and told of a few of the placesJje had been stationed in during his services in the army in the Pacific. Among the guests of the luncheon were Roy Ojers. Nebraska City, member of the Rotary of that city and Ray Arringdaie, Lincoln, scout executive. W. L. Eckles was the program chairman of the afternoon VISIT RELATIVES HERE Shirley and Fixeen Bruhl, of Lincoln, were visitors in the city Saturday with their great grand mother, Mrs. P. F. Goos. and also with Mr. and Mrs. George E. Weid- man and Mr. and Mrs Libershal John SECURE LICENSE Marriage license was issued Sa turday in the office of County Judge Paul E. Fauquet to Leland Everett Hones, of Springfield and Cecelia Mary Bauers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauers of Weeping Water. Costly Fishing Case ST. LOUIS, Mo., Nov. 21. (U.P.) Mrs. Louise Mercille, of Rock Hill was fined $1.00 for fishing without a license" last summer and decided to fight the case Yesterday she paid 11.00 and $135.00 in court costs. Returns from Hospital Sunday noon Hillard Grassman, who sperit several days the past week at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha, returned home. Mr. Grassman has been under going treatment for an ear trouble and has been very much benefited py the treatment. Returns Home Mr. and Mrs. Charles Contryman of Oshkosh, Nebraska, returned home Saturday after visiting here at the home of Mrs. Contryman's sister, Mrs. Harry Henton and family. Mrs. Henton accompanied the to their home in the west part of the state UNION DINNER The Annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner and Bazaar will be held at the Baptist church in Union, Nov. 30th. Serving begins at 12 o'clock. All are invited. 20-2sw Birth of Son Tuesday at the Immanuel hospital at Omaha a fine son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Haith, of this city. This is the fourth son in the family. Mrs. Haith is the former Marie Meisinger. FEDERAN LAND BANK FARM LOANS No Fees 4 Long Term Repayment Privileges The Safe - Sure - Secure Loan NATIONAL FARM LOAN ASSOCIATION WEEPING WATER, NEBR. Phone 64 HAROLD C. ELLIOTT, Sec'y-Treas. . ...... jjui-!.'-W?4. JW-H-H- UfiBU Company 4. "V Abstracts of Title . J f ' . pirttsmonth t 324 - PlrttsiHOUHi Washington Report by Congressman H. Buffett You know that the government of Germany is called "National Social ism." But what is National Social ism? The United States Department of State defines it in these words: "The internal political aim of the Nazis, which has been realized almost in its entirety, is the estab lishment of a totalitarian state which exercises complete control over all phases of individual activ ity." B We are fighting war against Ger many and against the National- Socialism theory of government. Then we should carefully guard against the daugers of national socialism (centralized power) from within. With that fact iu mind, a study of the 1945 appropriations of just one department of government, j the Federal Security Agency, is enlightening. a The following allotments of funds to Nebraska ior 1945 are found in the hearings on this agency: (1) $7G,000 for venereal disease control (2) 5118,891 under provisions of title IV of the Social Security Act (3) $582,981.73 for nurses' training. (4) $120,C4S.2S for vocational training. (5) $64,045 for engineering, science, and management war-train ing program (1944 '.present year figures not available) (6) $93,000.00 aid to the blind (7) $034,000.00 aid for depend ent children (S) $4,034,000 old age assist ance B In addition to the foregoing amounts, this one agency spent mon ey in Nebraska for many other pro jects, including vocational rehabili tation, canning projects under a food production war-training program, etc. So the foregoing list is decided ly incomplete. The total appropria tion asked by this department was 697 million dollars. B Your attention is directed to the noble title of each of these allot ments. They indicate Christian char ity in its finest sense. No citizen would quarrel with the stated pur poses of all, or the necessity of some of these governmental interventions into the affairs and lives of the peo ple of Nebraska. B In itself this small list of allot ments is not particularly signifi cant. It represents a small fraction of the number of methods by which the National government is "exercis ing control over all phases of individ ual activity." But these controls lead in the direction of national socialism. Because they are sugar coated by government handouts does not alter their final effect,. So, as we move toward that way of exist ence, let us do it with our eyes open. BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE Given by the Mynard ladies aid society, Saturday, December !th at the Swatek Hardware store, Nov. 21, 300 TURKEYS AND DUCKS Will be given as prizes at the American Legion TURKEY PARTY FRIDAY and SATURDAY EVENINGS NOVEMBER 17th and 18th 8 P.M. . MEMORIAL BUILDING NEBRASKA CITY GAMES! All kinds of Games! BE SURE AND ATTEND NEBRASKA CITY'S LEGION BOYS' BIG PARTY! EVERYBODY COME! Visits Parents Here Mr. and Mrs. Dale Henton and wife of Grand Island, were here last week to spend a day with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Henton. They were also visitors at the home of Dale's sister, Mrs. David Toman and his aunt, Mrs. Rex Young. BAZAAR AND BAKE SALE The Catholic Daughters of Ameri ca will hold a bazaar and bake sale on Friday and Saturday, December 1st and, 2nd at the Time shop on North 5th street. Open at 11 a. m. NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the County Court of Cass County, Nebraska. To the creditors of the estate of Frances Upton deceased. No. 3803: Take notice that the time limit for the filing and presentation of claims against said estate is March 12th, 1945; that a hearing will be had at the County Court room in Platts mouth on March 16th, 1945 at ten o'clock a. m. for the purpose of ex amining, hearing and adjusting all claims or objections duly filed. Dated November 10th. 1944. (SEAL) PAUL E. FAUQUET, County Judge. NOTICE OF PROBATE In the County Court of Cass County. Nebraska. To all persons interested in the estate of Mary Cook deceased. No. 3810. Take notice that a petition has been filed for the probate of an in strument purporting to be the Last Will and Testament of said deceased, and for the appointment of Estella L. Rutherford as Administratrix with will annexed thereof; that said petition has been set for hearing be fore said Court on the 8th day of December 1944 at 10 A. M. Dated this 8th day of November, 1944. (SEAL) PAUL E. FAUQUET, County Judge. Cass County, Nebr. NOTICE 0? HEARING ESTATE NO. 3809 Estate of VVilliam A. Oliver In the County Court of Cass Countv Nebraska The State of Nebraska: To all persons interested in said estate, creditors and heirs take no tice, that Elizabeth A. Henton, Alice. Contryman, William Oliver, Jr., and Frank Oliver filed their petition al leging that William A. Oliver died intestate on or about March p3, 1939 being a resident and - inhabitant of Cass County, Nebraska and died seized of the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot 45 in the NE4 of the NE'i of Sec. 24, Twp. 12 North, Rge. 13 East of the 6th P. M. in the City of Plattsmouth, Cass County, Nebraska, leaving as his sole and only heirs at law the following named persons, to wit: Elizabeth A. Henton, Alice, Con tryman, William Oliver, Jr., and Frank Oliver, children of said de ceased. That no application for adminis tration has been made, and the estate of said decedent hai not been admin istered, in the State of Nebraska. That the interest of the petitioner in the above described real estate is fee simple share and share alike and praying for a determination of the time of the death of said William A. Oliver and his heirs, the degree of kinship and the right of descent of the real property belonging to the said deceased, in the. State of Neb raska. It is ordered that same stand for hearing on the 8th day of December, 194 4 before the County Court of Cass County In the Court House at Platts mouth, Nebraska, at the hour of 10 o'clock A. M. Dated at Plattsmouth. Nebraska, this 7th day of November, A. D., 1944. PAUL E. FAUQUET, Nov. 13-20-27 County Judge. NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the County Court of Cass County, Nebraska. - i I To all persons interested in the es tate of Bernice Tucker, deceased. No. 3762: J Take notice that the Administra tor C.t.a. of said estate has filed his final report and a petition for ex amination and allowance of his ad jininistration accounts, determination !of heirship, assignment of residue !and for his discharge; that said peti jtion and report will be heard before ;said Court on December 15, 1944 at j ten o'plock a. m. S Dated November 17, 1044. I Paul E. Fauquet j S-,1) County Judge- NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT In the County Court of Cass Coun ty, Nebraska. To the creditors of the estate of John Lutz, deceased. No. 3805: Take notice that the time limited for the fliiug and presentation of claims against said estate is March 19th, 1945; that a hearing will be. had at the County Court room in j Plattsmouth on March 23rd, 1945 at jten o'clock a. in. for the purpose of examining, hearing, allowing and ad justing all claims or objections duly filed. Dated November 17th, 1944. Paul E. Fauquet (Seal) ' County Judge ) i