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THE JOURNAL, PLATTS MOUTH, NEBRASKA MONDAY, AUGUST 20, 1943 Martin Plant Is Question Mark For Plattsmouth "Where do we go from here," Plattsmouth was asking: itself Tuesday anticipating a close-down of the Martin-Nebraska plant. Although Russell Harris, district manager of the war production board at Omaha, late Monday was quoted as saying that the Martin plant along with other state war plants would he closed down immediately upon Jap sur render, J. T. Hartson, president of the Martin company said the plant would close down for V-J day, then re-open. Despite that word from Hartson Plattsmouth wan wondering. Between 500 and 600 people who now live in Plattsmouth are estimated to be employed at the plant. Between 50 and 60 per cent of them are thought to have lived here previous to the construction of the Martin plant. If the plant closes down im mediately and completely some of the workers would be absorbed by Plattsmouth business places. Some would probably be available as needed help for the EREX which is reported to be ready to start construction of new refrigerator cars on Aug. 1G. E. A. Kneer, superintendent of ERE:X, was out of the city Tues day and could not be reached for a statement. It was believed BRF.X would be able to use an additional 50 to 75 men on new construction, however. About 170 persons are now employed at the shops. The Norfolk Tacking company, which ihv.v employs an average of about 50 people .will welcome the dry when restrictions have been lifted on use of tin and they can Return to normal production about one million cases annually. (Turn to Page 2, Number 3) KFAB Transcriptions To Be Made at Fair KFAB's "Man on- the Spot", Lyell Bremser, and 'farm service Director Bill MacDonalti, will both be at the Cass county fair grounds at Weeping Water Fri day, August 24. Bremser will be on hand, in front of the agricul tural auditorium Friday afternoon and will transcribe interviews with fair visitors on topics of the day's current interest. The inter views will be broadcast the fol lowing day 12:15-12:30 over KF AB on the regular "Man on the Spot'' program. Bill MacDonald will do special broadcasts and talk to the farm people at the fair. Mac-Donald's ''specials'' will be broadcast start ing at 5:30 Saturday, Aug. 24. Council Orders 26 Properties Sold for Taxes Twenty-six city properties were ordered foreclosed for delinquent taxes by the city council Monday night. The action was taken after Miscellaneous Shower Is Given for Mrs. Cotner A miscellaneous shower was given at the home of Catherine Conis in honor of Mrs. Troy Cot ner. Miss Catherine Conis and Miss Betty Henton were co-hostesses. Invited guests included: guest of honor, Mrs. Troy Cotner, her mother, Mrs. Frank Krejci; Freda , ... , , ,. , IStibal, Mrs. Albert Richards, Miss submitted a resolution for the ;,,. . , ,,. . , TX Jarvis Lancaster Dies After Long Illness at Home Jarvis E. Lancaster, 5.1, of 1108 Avenue A, former peace of- sale. Other action taken by the coun cil Monday night: Told Carl B. Menzel to file a new application for operation of a billiard parlor at 124 N. Sixth street, after Menzel appeared and asked the status of a previous ap plication. His place was ordered closed on July 24 following re. fusal of the council to grant his license. Authorized mayor and city clerk to enter into a contract with H. II. Henningsen a? engineer for sanitary sewer on South Eighth street. Estimates on cost will be submitted to next meeting of council. Discussed rewiring of Main street electroliers from Fourth street east to Burlington depot. Funeral Services for Mrs. Frances Koeble Set for Wednesday ficer who thwarted a robbery of ,Lihtin COmmtitee was authoriz ed to complete work on cost esti mates. The streets, alleys and bridges committee was authorized to hire a power mower for cutting weeds on streets and roadways. Delayed creation of additional paving districts until a time when labor and materials are available. Heard the report of D. L. Em ery, inspector of the Cass-Sarpy-Otoe health unit, that seven pro ducers now furnish milk to the t'lattsmouth Mate bank in lii.4 when he shot and killed one of three bandits, died late Monday night at his heme here. He had been ill for several years. On February 28, 1934, while he was Cass county deputy sher iff, Mr. Lancaster broke up the attempted robbery when he shot and killed a Fort Crook soldier who stood guard at the entrance to the bank as two soldier-companions held up the institution. He served on the Plattsmouth , natrons in the citv of Tlattsmouth. police force, was deputy sheriiffNo action taken on propof:ed en forcement of the existing milk ordinance. Funeral services for Mrs. Fran ces Koeble, G9, who died Monday at an Omaha hosnifal. will be held at the Caldwell funeral home Wednesday at 3 p. m. Rev. J. W. Taenzler will officiate. Burial will be made in Oak Hill ceme tery. Mrs. Koeble's death folowed p s.hort illness. She had been taken to the hospital early last week. A resident of Plattsmouth since 1920, Mrs. Koeble had been em ployed at the Masonic horre for the past 21 years. She was born at Chillicothe. Mo., on Aug. 10, 187G, and was married to Christian Koeble on July 31, 1P0O at Parker, S. D. Mr. Koeble died here in 1940. Mrs. Koeble was a member of the Christian church. Survivors include a son. Earl of Lynwood. Calif.; daughter Frances, Platsmouth; brothers William H. Puesley who reside in California. Earl and Edward Pugsley, who live in South Dak ota: sisters, Flora Benson and Helen Love-land of South Dakota. for three year-, and a deputy state sheriff in 1934 and 1935. Mr. Lancaster was born Feb. 2G, 1892, at Memphis, Mo. He was married to Laura Fern Hatha way, who survives him, on June 5, 1915 in Plattsmouth. He had lived in Plattsmouth and vicinity since 1908. Other survivors include a son, Harold of Plattsmouth, daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Strode of Ashland; brother, Earl of Murray; three half-brothers, Dick March with the Seabecv, Bud of Omaha, and Frank of Missouri; two sisters Mrs. Clara Arnold of Plattsmouth, and Mrs. Mary Eppings of Mur dock; a half-sister, Mrs. Inez Mc Culloch of Murray; and four grandchildren. Minnie Hild, Miss Gertrude Har ris, Miss Thelma Kruger, Miss Darlene Hennings, Miss Mathilda Soennichsen, Mrs. Ellen O'Brien, Miss Maxine Eckles, Sic Betty Faye Reed, Miss Virginia Dow, Miss Deloma Dooley, Miss Malin da Frederick, Mrs. Betty Priest, Miss Lucille Gaines, Miss Ruth Patton, Miss Alyce Jane Gross hans, Miss Joan Tiekotter, Mrs. Behrends, Miss Clara OLson, Mrs- Ann Hiner, Miss Helen Warner, Mrs. Albert Cotner, Miss Charlot te Cotner, Miss Doris Johnson, Miss Doris Lutz, Mrs. Major Hall, Miss Wilhelmina Hendricksen, Miss Eileen Aylor, Mrs. Harry Henton, Mrs. George Conis; host esses. Miss Betty Henton and Miss Catherine Conis. Cass County FAIR PROGRAM Lapidus License Back to Council For Next Action Car Thieves Not Connected with Murdock Thefts Fred (Mike) Sheldon and Lou ise Sallazzo, being held in Oma ha and Logan, la., jails on federal charges of transporting stolen automobiles across etate lines, were believed Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Emery Doody to not have participated in the two break-ins at Murdock early Monday morn ing. A companion, Ralph C. Lent, who died in a Council Bluffs hos pital after being wounded when The controversial by-drink li quor license application of Erna Lapidus, for sale of liquor by the drink in Hotel Plattsmouth, was back before the city council Monday night. The application originally had been refused by the council. An appeal was taken to the state li quor commission who passed the matter back to the council. The council stood on their original de cision. The matter again was tak en betore the commission, now made up of different personnel than when it refused to act origin ally, and the commission ordered a license granted. The matter was referred to the city attorney and the juuiciary committee of the council. and Anna Stewart, who lives in ! cornered by a posse at Missouri Minnesota; and two grandchild ren. Visiting hours at the Caldwell funeral home are from seven to nine Tuesday evening. Typical Cass County Farm Family Sought At Fair Next Week Nominations close Thursday in the "Typpical Cass County Farm Family" contest, a feature of the Cass county fair at Weeping Wa ter next week. A $25 war bond will be the award. Anyone may be nominated, Willard H. Waldo, secretary of the fair announced, and nomin ations are to be made on special blanks supplied for the purpose. George Round-, director of the publicity for the extension de partment of the University of Nebraska, and Bill McDonald of radio station KFAB will serve as judges. Valley, la., was not believed to have had any connection with the burglaries. Descriptions of the car, their methods of operation, and possi bility of the trio having been in this neighborhood early Monday morning caused the check up by the sheriff's office. Doody was in Omaha, Logan, and Missouri Valley Friday making his investi gation. He talked to both persons held, and examined contents of the car they used in the hope that some clue might be found in the burglaries of the Paul Stock im plement store and the Murdock mercantile store. Virginia May Elsties Married in California Virginia May Elsties, the dau ghter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Els ties former residents of Platts mouth, was married recently to Robert M. Parry of the Army Air Corps. The Elsties moved a few years ago to Ontario, Calif where the wedding took place. Virginia May is a neice of Mrs. John ' E. Schutz and Mrs. J. C. Petersen of Plattsmouth. She also has an aunt, Mrs. Frank Schulti of Omaha. Keen Time Club Continues Parties This Coming Year Andrews Case Filed In District Court Transcript in the case in which Robert Andrews was bound over to district court on charges of stabbing with intent to wound John Stumpf, was filed in district court Saturday. Andrews, waived . preliminary hearing before . County' Judge Paul E. Fauquet last week, and was bound over. The Keen Time club held a business meeting Friday evening at the Eagles hall. Entertainment plans for the year were discussed and it was decided to continue having the Friday night dances and the dances after the football games. They also approved of holding parties on special occas ions. Members were urged to sign up for a class in archery which is scheduled to begin in the near future. The club has made plans for a picnic to be held next Friday evening. Any one wishing to at tend must register with Mrs. alter Tntsch or Mrs. Margery Worth so that transportation can be provided. Each person is ex pected to bring their own lunch, Closing Date on Milk and Cream Subsidy Payments Aug. 31 Closing date for April, May and June subsidy payments on cream and milk is Aug. SI, Fred tJuenchau, acting chairman of the Cass county AAA committee announced Friday. Those who have milk or cream stubs for the second quarter of this year should send them to the AAA office at Weeping Water before Aug. 20 so drafts may be issued before Aug. 31, Muenchau said. Third quarter production payments will be made starting Oct. 1. Last date for filing applica tions for all-risk insurance on winter wheat crops is Aug. 31, the announcement said. The in surance covers drought, winter kill, hail, wind, rain, insects, plant disease and frost, accord ing to Muenchau. Weeping Water - August 22,23,24 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 22 10:00 a. m. Cass County Spelling Contest (Weeping Water High School) 12:00 noon All exhibits in place except open class cattle 1:00 p. m. Parade; 4-H Live stock Judging Contests: Judging Horticultural and Crops Exhibits; Judging Foultry: Judging Home Economics exhibits 2:00 p. m. Horse Show (Wol- cott Field) 8:00 p. m. Horse Show 9:00 p. m. Dance Tommy Long and his Orchestra THURSDAY, AUGUST 23 9:00 a. m. Open class cattle in place; Livestock Judging (order hogs, sheep, cattle) ; 4-H Home Economics Judging; 9:00 girls room; 9:30 clothing; 10:00 baked foods; 10:30 canned foods 9:30 a.m. 4-H Demonstrations 1:00 p. m. 4-H Healtn Con test 1:15 p. m. 4-H Style Contest (contestants only) 2 :30 p. m. Free Platform En tertainment; Lyle DeMoss, WOW, Master Ceremonies: Fred Haitz, Magician. 3:45 p. m. 4-H Dress Revue (Auditorium) 4:30 p. m. 4-H Song Contest; Announcement 4-H winners 8:00 p. m. Free Platform En tertainment, Lyle DeMoss, WOW, Master Ceremonies, Fred Haitz, Magician. 9:00 p. m. Dance Jack Eld er Swing Band featuring Betty Godbey, formerly with Rita Rio in New York City. FRIDAY, AUGUST 24 9:00 a. m. 4-H Crops, Foul try, and Meat Judging Contests 2:30 p. m. Free Platform En tertainment KFAB entertainers Lily Pickens, Sally & Sue. Per ry Douthit, 3 OV A Kind, Lois & Joe, Bob. Walters, Janice Dudley Norma Joy Cook, Prairie Maids, Texas Mary, KFAB Polka Band, Dick Wait, Lyle Bremser. 3:30 p. m. "Typical Cass County Farm Family" anounce ment of winner and presentation of $25.00 War Bond - Bill Mc Donald, program director, KFAB; George Round, Extension Editor, College of Agriculture; George German, WNAX, Yankton, South Dakota. 4:00 p. m. Free Platform En tertainment KFAB entertainers Lily Pickens, Sally & Sue, Per ry Douthit, 3 Ova Kind, Lois & Joe, Bob Walters, Janice Dudley, Norma Joy Cook, Prairie Maids, Texas Mary, KFAB Polka Band, Dick Wait, Lyle Bremser. 9:00 p. m. Announcement Winner Saddle Horse: Dance Jack Elder Swine Band featuring Betty Godbey, Formerly with Rita Rio in New York Citv. S. O. Lee carnival, rides, show attractions all three days, after noon and evening. Victory Greeted Here with Much Orderly Noise Business in Plattsmouth was at a standstill Wednesday and May or R. B. Hayes issued a proclama tion urging that business houses remain closed until Thursday in observance of the war's end. A noisy but orderly impromptu celebration was staged in the city Tuesday night after President Truman announced that Japan had accepted surrender terms of allies. The celebration continued far in to the night. No incidents were reported by either the police of th sheriff's office. Business places closed as soon as word of the surrender was heard. Whistles and churcn bells announced to Plattsmouth that Hirohito had capitulated. Wednesday morning the American Legion staged a vic. tory program at the Cass thea ter. Services were conducted throughout the day at the Holy Rosary Catholic church by father T'uehek. Holy hour at the ehurch will be observed between eight ftnd nine o'clock Wednesday, Father Tuchek said. The union church service for the city will be held at eight o'clock on the night of the day proclaimed by the president as V-J day, ministers said. Work was suspended for Wed nesday by most concerns in the city and resumption scheduled for Thursday morning. Martin - Nebraska employees were observing the victory with a two day lay-off, Wednesday and Thursday. Work at the plant is scheduled again for Friday, plant officials said, and production of B-29s will continue into Septem ber, according to the announce ment. Bible School Closes Session with Program The Vacation Bible school, which was sponsored by the First Methodist church, ended its sum mer session Sunday night with a program given by the students. The school began on July 30 and 47 pupils attended it. The program Sunday was a review of the wTork accomplished by the children. The beginner's department recited verses from the Bible; the primary group en acted stories from the Bible; the junior department described a trip to Palestine and the inter mediate group gave a study of the parables. The faculty of the school was as follows: Director, Mrs. Edgar Glaze; teachers, Mrs. Earl Carr, Miss Mary Evers, Miss Phyllis Bourck, Mrs. R. B. Hayes, Mrs. Theodore Yelick, Mrs. Merle Rainey, Mrs. J. H. Davis and Rev. T. Porter Bennett. Representative of Red Cross Here On Home Service MRS. THOMAS MURTEY. Correspondent Taenzler Calls For Clear Heads, Peace Guidance Mrs. Patricia Phelan, home service field representative for the American Red Cross with headquarters at the midwestern field office in St. Louis, is spend ing two days in Plattsmouth work ing with the home service com mittee of the local chapter. Mrs. Phelan is working in the interests of active service men and their families and returning veterans and their families. The local committee is inter ested in helping veterans obtain their rights and full benefits arising from their service, County Judge Paul E. Fauquet, chairman, said. A special meeting of the Cass county home service committee has been scheduled for Wednes day night at Weeping Water. At the meeting Mrs. Phelan will ex plain latest developments and functions of home service work. Clear thinking and divine guid ance will be needed to rebuild a war-torn world and maintain peace, Rev. J. W. Taenzler, told the crowd attending the Ameri can Legion victory program at the Cass theater Wednesday morn ing. Kev. taenzler likened joy m victory to steam something that can either explode or be harness ed to produce power and propel. He urged harnessing of the na tion's joy to the work of making a permanent and lasting peace. Rev. Taenzler was the main speaker at the affair. The program: Presentation of colors by the American Legion color guard; singing of the "Star Spangled Banner," led by Frank Cloidt with E. H. Wescott as ac companist; invocation by Rev. Taenzler; roll of honor of local service men and women who have lost their lives in World War II, by Clyde Rosborough; prayer of thanksgiving for peace, Rev. E. J. Moritz; Taenzler's address; prayer for divine guidance by Rev. T. Porter Bennett; retire ment of color guard . The audience, which was much smaller than anticipated because of confusion on the time of the gathering, sang "Blessed Be the Tie that Binds," as the meeting ended. Gilbert, Joan Kime Injured In Car Crash MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED Everett Mathis Erickson, 2 Greenwood and Phyllis Margaret Gray, 18, Ashland, have been ie sued a marriage license by the county judge s office. Rotary Club Hears Conference Report Rotary meeting Tuesday noon heard the report of Dwight Ed wards and Searl Davis on the Rotary district conference held recently at Lincoln. The two men were delegates from the local club. Hugh M. McClure, Chicago ar chitect here conferring on possi bilities of constructing a swim mmg pool, was a guest at the meeting. Divorce Actions in District Court Now Thirteen for Month Gilbert Kime, 17, and his sis ter, Joan, 13, of Nehawka were njured in a head-on auto collis- on with a car driven by Harold Kearney of Nehawka Tuesday evening. .Both received severe cuts and bruises. Joan was still confined to a Nebraska City hos pital Wednesday afternoon but relatives said she would be taken home soon. The two, son and daughter of George Kime of Nehawka, were njured when the car driven by Gilbert, crashed head-on into the Kearney car as they were negotia ting a corner, Deptuy Sheriff Emery Dooday, who investigated said weeds obstructed the view, according to Doody. Both were taken to a Nebraska City hospital for treatment. Gil bert had several stitches taken in his head, was released. Joan, whose arm was cut by a door handle was kept at the hospital Riding in the Kearney car, in addition to the driver, were Mrs Kearney and their two children, and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Thorns and son of Wabash, Doody said The crash occured about one fourth mile south of the O street highway intersection south of Ne hawka, according to the report Three divorce actions were fil ed in district court here Saturday afternoon to bring the total num ber of such cases filed to 13 thus far in August. One action filed with District Court Clerk Ledgway was that in which Betty Holthusen seeks a divorce from Howard Holthusen The couple was married April 25 1943 at Rockport, Mo. Th plain tiff seeks custody of and support money for one child, in addition to the divorce. Harold Eaton seeks a divorce from Josephine Eaton in another case filed Saturday. "The couple was married November 8, 1944 the petition recites. They have no children. The third case filed Saturday is that of Kathleen Mullis who seeks a divorce from Paul Mullis. They were married at Wichita Falls Tex., on July 16, 1943 and have one child according to the peti tion. She seeks a divorce, custody of the child and support money for the child. County Plow Terrace Demonstration Set For September 12th The Cass county plow terrace building demonstration has been scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 12, County Agent Willard H. Wal do has anounced. The demonstra tion will be staged along the high way two miles southeast of Mur dock on the Herman Schweppe farm. Farmers throughout the coun ty are expected to attend and several already have indicated in tentions of competing in the con test. Ordinary farm tractors and plows are to be the only imple ments used in building the ter races, Waldo said. Several exhibits and demonstra tions along various lines ol inter est to farmers will be arranged, according to Waldo. Dorothy Jones of Osceola, a neice of Mrs. Dwight Edwards, was here for a short visit at the beginning of the week. Wfeping Water members of the Wiles family who attended their family reunion and picnic at Plattsmouth City Park, last Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Will iam Spangler, Frank Wiles, Mrs. George Wiles, Jr., and family; Mrs. Stella Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Wiles; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wiles; Mrs. Isaac Wiles. The old est member of the familv in at tendance was Mrs. Isaac Wiles of Weeping Water, and the youngest member was nine months old Joe Waterman, of Plattsmouth. Arthur Rough left Sunday for Kansas City to attend the funeral of his brother-in-law, Robert Wal lace, whose wife was the former Daisy Rough. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Mailor and daughter, Maxine of Kansas City were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Groesser on Saturaay and Sunday. Mrs. Matilda Lorensen and Miss Addalene Lorensen visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Breckenridge of Manley fium Fri day until Sunday afternoon. Word has been received that Pvt. Robert Wolcott is stationed in the Phillipine Islands. Sgt. Howard Moulden called his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moulden, a few days ago so they are hoping to see him soon, after many months in the European countries. Sunday evening guests at the home of Mrs. Matilda Lorensen and her daughter, Miss Addalene Lorensen were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Vallery and son, Larry of Platts mouth and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Crowell and daughter, Kathleen also of Plattsmouth. Mrs. Louis Algayer, Sr. is spending the week with hr dau ghter, Mrs. Harry Neumaster who slipped and fell a few days ago. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Horn, the former Barbara Norris and Ron ald Horn arrived here Monday enroute from Savannah, Georgia to Merced, California and visited at the home of Mrs. Horn's grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Ambler and other relatives. There is a happy family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson this week. Lt. and Mrs. John Robinson, Jr. and Miss Mar garet Jane Robinson of Omaha are spending the week with them. Lt. Robinson arrived from over seas last week and has a 30 day furlough which he and his wife will spend at the home of his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Taylor of Alvo were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Her man Rauth. Mr. and Mrs. John Norris spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Colbert at Rulo. Rev. John C. Pryor reports that arrangements have been made for special services at the Congre gational church at eight o'clock p. m. on V-J Day. Judge and Mrs. Paul Fauquet and family of Plattsmouth were calling, on friends in Weeping Wa ter Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Algayer, Jr. were Plattsmouht visitors Satur day. At a meeting held at the Farm Loan Association office Tuesday, Orin Pollard was elected to fill the vacancy on the board caused by the death of John Lambert in July. Mr. and Mrs. Delano Hart of Louisville spent last week at the home of Mrs. Hart's parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Schomaker. Mrs. Lee Horn of Omaha visited two days the first part of the week at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Schomaker. Cpl. James Wiseman left Wed nesday to report at Ft. Leaven worth, after a thirty day furlough spent with his wife and daughter, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence WTiseman. M. Sgt. Moulden arrived home Tuesday after service in Europe. He has a thirty day furlough which he will spend with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. vV llham Moulden. Hazel Pool and Alice Swensen, of Peru, were week end guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence PooL Elizabeth chapter, O. E. S. met Tuesday evening with thirty-eight members present. Mrs. Ola Scheur ick of Imperial, grand deputy of the Order of the Rainbow, was present to give information about organizing a Rainbow assembly in Weeping Water. A group of men acted as hosts at the social hour after the meeting and all were invited to the J and M Cafe's party room for ice cream and cake. An invitation ws received by the Elizabeth chapter to at tend the Benson chapter Wednes day evening. Mrs. Scheurick was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Rich mond Hobson, while she was in town. Miss LaVern Shafer, county home demonstration agent; Mrs. Henry Ruhga, county chairman, and Mrs. Ray Norris, group chairman, of home extension clubs attended a meeting in Lincoln, Tuesday where plans were made for next year's programs for home extension clubs. Mrs. Henry Christensen was hostess at the regular meeting of the No Name club, which was held at her home Tuesday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Elliott and two children, Marylin and Richard, attended a reunion of the Martin family which was held at Glenwood, Iowa on Sunday. It was a reunion of Mr. Elliott's mother's family. The older people of this com munity, who had stayed close to their radios during the first two days of this week, took the news of the announcement of the Jap anese defeat calmly.' After so many weary weeks and months of war, the news of its close was hard to grasp. Just as President Truman's announcement ended an afitomobile with horn blowing, went up and down the full length of Eldora Avenue. Others caught the news and bells began to ring and automobile horns were heard all over town. The younger men went wild with joy. About ten o'clock a huge bonfire was start ed on Main Street and a crowd gathered and made merry. Every one was in a happpy mood and as far as we are able to learn, no trouble was caused by the excited crowd. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Binger went to Omaha Saturday evening to meet their son, Billy, who was returning from a summer spent at Los Angeles. Mrs. Harvey Rich and her two children, Marjory and Danny of Lincoln were visiting friends in Weeping Water Wednesday. Mrs. Richmond Hammond and her daughter LuDee of Colum bus is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Hammond. Mrs. R. W. Fish and son, Tim my of Pierce are visiting at the home of Mrs. Fish's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William W. Jamesen. djUDJDL Mr. and Mrs. Fred Linhardt and John of Waverly were visiting relatives and friends in Avoca, Wednesday evening. Carl Zaiser made a business trip to Omaha Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Stovall and children of Riverton, Iowa, spent Sunday with relatives in Avoca. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel ac companied by Capt. and Mrs. Richard Brendel and Mrs. Mar garet Brendel visited Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Brendel in Franklin, Mon day. Mrs. Elmer Hallstrom and Cor rine were in Nebraska City Wed nesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Earle Vette and children of Goodland, Kans., are spending a week's vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John" Roberts. Frank Greenrod and Albert ; Schutz are having their homes painted. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Roloff and children of Plattsmouth spent-' Saturday evening in Avoca. A large crowd attended the basket supper that was held Thurs day evening in the Holy Trinity hall in Avoca, honoring the 25th anniversary of JUanon rittman and Albert Sill as rural route mail carriers. Mrs. Emma Rawalt gave a miscellaneous shower Friday afternoon for Mrs. Max Straub, : who before her marriage was Miss Margaret Phillips. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Brendel were in Lincoln Friday. Evelyn Straub was able to be brought home Tuesday afternoon from the Bryan Memorial hos pital in Lincoln. Evelyn is im proving each day. A new rug and new Altar cur tains have been installed in the Congregational church. Mrs. Ralph Rathbun is spend ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Fred Linhardt and John of near Waverly. Harry Arl of Syracuse, N. Y. is visiting here with his sisters, Mrs. H. C. Dooley and Mrs. Olive Skinner of Plattsmouth. Another sister Mrs. James Henderson of Lincoln came Sunday to visit with him. Mr. Arl is planning on staying here until the end of August.