The Gothenburg Times from Gothenburg, Nebraska • 1

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THE GOTHENBURG GOTHENBURG INDEPENDENT and FARNAM ECHO PAGES This Week ONE Section $200 the Year GOTHENBURG DAWSON COUNTY NEBRASKA THURSDAY JULY 29 1943 Thirty-sixth Year No 5 DICK WILLIAMS COMMISSIONED LIEUTENANT Graduation announcement has been received of Class 43-G from the West Coast Training Center of the Army Air Force at Stockton Field Calif the exercises being held on Wednesday July 28th Richard A Williams son of Mr and Mrs Fred Williams of Gothenburg is a member of the class receiving his commission as a Lieutenant in the Air Corps United States Arfny PAUL BLESSING FORMER KEARNEY COLLEGE STAR TO BE OUR NEW COACH Paul Blessing Kearney State Teachers college graduate has been signed as coach and physical education instructor at the high school Mr home is at Ord where he played on the high school team that won more than forty successive games At Kearney he won letters eleven times and was in all of the sports Last year he coached at Kewanee Illinois Mrs Blessing will teach in the sixth grade Fifteen Enroll In War Productioh Course At School Tuesday Course Is To Be Held Oftener As Must Finish By Aug 31st Chris Kruse Is In Charge Fifteen men enrolled in the War Production course which opened on Tuesday evening at the Vocational Agriculture shop of Gothenburg High school The next meeting will be Tuesday evening of next week following which the meetings will be held oftener as the course must be finished by August 31st Those attending the opening class were: Howard Anderson Alvin Bringelson Bill Plank Gus Plank Bob Mohling Virgil Block Bob Hinze John Peckham Bob He-cox Walter Hecox Glen Hyde Art Gronewold Ed Davidson Frank Kolb and LaVern Wickstrom Ralph Canada field representative for Vocational Education was also present The course which is designed to instruct farmers in the repair and servicing of their own machinery and the use of the various tools necessary in the work is co-sponsored by the Gothenburg Schools and the state department of Vocational Education Chris Kruse machinist and blacksmith is instructor in the course Visitors are welcome at any of the sessions of the course Mrs Earnest Fleischer Public Power Shows Profit Of $11000 In Year Of 1942 Gross Income During The Period Was $8300000 Operating Expense Payments Taxes Out The Gothenburg Division of the Platte Valley Public Power and Irrigation District showed a net profit of $1102210 for the year 1942 according to figures released Wednesday by Edwards division manager The following report compiled from the complete financial statement of the operations by Arthur Andersen Company will be of interest to all: The statement covering the Gothenburg Division at Gothenburg Nebraska indicated that total income at Gothenburg was $8332605 The operating expense of the Gothenburg Division was $4451969 which included the payment of taxes in the sum of $4-11585 The depreciation costs on the Gothenburg Division were $10-70352 making a total cost of operation maintenance taxes and depreciation of $5522321 The Gothenburg Division paid out for interest during 1942 $1389409 and for other incidental charges $318695 This left the Division as excess revenues over expenses $1102210 This money is available for use in making extensions and betterments to the properties and to provide funds for the payment of the bonds of the Gothenburg Division The first bond payment on the Gothenburg Division came due in June 1943 when $6000 in bonds were retired Current assets of the Gothenburg Division were $3197171 Current liabilities were $1028989 Total assets were $42624304 and long term debt was $38135710 IS Interesting And Newsy Letters From Service Men 9 Where They Are And What They Are Doing Gleaned From GSO And Times Letter July 16 1943 Dear Sirs: Surprise! I am now in England and a more beautiful country I have never seen I guess we appreciate the beauty because it is so much like the States I like it here fine and I am sure I will be happy Our quarters are comfortable and convenient We are not on duty as yet but will be soon We have been to the city and several girls have visited Liverpool I too expect to do some traveling especially to London One buy anything so we will save money Most places of entertainment are closed it rains a great deal here which is rather depressing Today the sun is Shining and everyone is glad to be alive I received my membership card to the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce I feel very honored and happy to be a part of you all even if I will not be able to take an active part Notice the change in address I am anxious to continue receiving The Times Most sincerely Lt Verna Raetz A 49th Stn Hosp N-730763 APO 635 New1 York New York fe Dear Rus and Don: I have received a number of copies of The Times but have been so busy studying in school that a little late in telling you how much I appreciate and enjoy the paper Thanks a million to you and the GSO It helps to keep in contact with so many of the boys I know taking a course in radio and wilj be here five months It is one of the finest schools of its kind in the country Dorothy and I have the nicest apartment in town and only seven blocks from the campus Ve are enrolled in school as civilians and will receive a diploma after our schooling which is equal to one year of schooling Bill Geddes is stationed here as a Ifirst Class Pharmacists Mate I do hope to hear from you soon and I promise I will answer sooner Very sincerely Verle McIntosh S2c Co 16 USNTS (Rdo) of Sonny Brown In New Guinea Needs A 5-Cell Flashlight Can Gothenburg Furnish This Needed Article For A Home-Town Boy? Need Is Urgent an opportunity for Gothenburg folks to help one of their own boys who is far away in the jungles of New Guinea and is in need of a 5-cell focusing flashlight Brown wrote to the Corn-husker Hardware asking for such a flashlight but there are none for sale in Gothenburg and none are available from the factories I However there should be several flashlights of this type in town and if one can be located the Comhusker Hardware will send it to Private Brown They have the batteries and bulbs and if the flashlight can be located it will be fixed up and sent a chance to see that your flashlight goes to war against the Japs and with a Gothenburg boy! letter said in part: would like either Mr Carlson or Mr Dale to send me a five-cell flashlight and an extra set of batteries Also a few bulbs if you have them I have an urgent need of a good powerful light so please send me your best have just gotten over my first case of malaria returning from the hospital this morning (July 1st) They say that the second and third cases come a lot easier so I guess I still have something to look forward to This jungle life is pretty hot and tiresome but after being here a while you really know then why you are fighting and just what you are fighting for a while I had hopes of getting back home for Christmas this year but I guess as long as this division is up to fighting strength we will stay over here received a letter from brother Chet this last week and while he is quite close to me I still get to him I do believe he will be moved up later on and then maybe I can connect with him sirs I must close as it is near chow-time I hope this finds you all in the best of health as it leaves me feeling almost that way I will appreciate very much if you will do what I ask and send it insured please you for everything I remain a home-town boy Brown Please be sure that it is a focusing light Color black if How about it Gothenburg? Can we fill this order? The light will be paid for if it can be secured is 0 Pioneer Mother Of Gothenburg Community Is Called Mrs Earnest Fleischer pioneer mother passed away on Saturday in her 75th year She had been a resident of the community for nearly 50 years having moved to a homestead here in 1895 Anna Wessles was born Sept 5 1868 at Aurich Germany and departed this life July 24 1943 at the age of 74 years 10 months and 19 days She came to America in the year ok 1S82 locating at Lebanon Wis where she was confirmed in the Lutheran faith She came to Nebraska in 1893 and on June 5th 1895 was united in marriage to Earnest Fleischer They moved to a homestead 14 miles north of Gothenburg To this union two children were born John and William They lived on the Odencrantz Table until 1935 when they moved to Gothenburg where they lived for five years On account of poor health they moved back to the farm so the children could care for them She leaves to mourn her loss besides her husband and two sons one sister Mrs Ella Morrison and three brothers: Henry Wessles of Gothenburg Neb Gared Wessles of Washington and Albert Wessles of Wray Colo three grandchildren: Roine William Jr and Elnora besides many other relatives and friends Two sisters preceeded her in death Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran church conducted by Rev Kemper with interment in New Hope cemetery Goodyear Endless Drive Belts and cut belts of all widths at the Gothenburg Motor 51--tf Buy War Bonds and Stamps! Molly Pitcher Day Ladies Of American Legion To Sell Bonds On August 7th Molly Pitcher won her fame in the battle of Monmouth of the Revolutionary War All thru the blazing day she carried pitchers of well water to the men on the battlefield Then when her husband was wounded at his cannon she took his place and fired the gun until the battle was won Molly Pitcher was born Mary Ludwig at Trenton but the soldiers calling above the roar and din of battle gave her the name by which she is known to history On August 7th this heroine of another war will be the guiding spirit of a gigantic Bond and Stamp Tag Day planned by the Treasury Department War Savings Staff Brigades of modern Molly Pitchers will sell bonds and stamps on every street in the United States and the purchasers will be given Molly Pitcher tags The Treasury department has asked the American Legion Auxiliary to furnish workers for this tag day The local Auxiliary will have workers on the streets all day August 7th to sell you bonds and stamps to the to keep the equipment rolling to our boys out there Plan to wear a Pitcher August 7th! Walters Quiet-Way Electric Pump Jack at Gothenburg Motor 3-3t Gets Rating Wesley Doukas son of Mr and Mrs John Doukas is announced by headquarters of the 9th Naval District at Great Lakes as having been appointed a petty officer in the Naval Reserve His rating is signalman third class received on graduation from the special school at the University of Illinois Duck Hunters To Get An Extra Half-Hour Of Hunting Regulations Changed In Several Ways With An Eye To Meat Shortage Biggest Flight Early-rising sportsmen will get in an extra half hour of hunting daily during the open season on migratory game birds this year The 1943 hunting regulations announced Tuesday by Interior-Secretary Ickes permit shooting to begin a half hour before sunrise 30 minutes earlier than last season As last year guns must be silent at sunset This good news for the 8500000 bird hunters was accompanied by word from the fish and wildlife service that game stocks this year would be with the southward flight of ducks and geese in a couple of Normally 15 to 20 million are tagged annually Furthermore it was reported that the government probably would make some additional ammunition available to sportsmen although should be expected Wildlife service officials expressed belief that many hunters already are well stocked The fall 70-day hunting season begins September 25th in the northern zone October 15th in the intermediate zone and November 3rd in the southern zone Iowa and Pennsylvania were placed in the northern zone at state request The new regulations with an eye to the meat shortage permit sportsmen to letain birds lawfully taken for as long as 45 days 15 more than last year after the close of the season in the state where the kill was made CPL DJVIGHT AUSTIN WRITES DIRECT FROM BATTLE OF SICILY The first news received in Gothenburg direct from the battle front in Sicily came Wednesday morning from Cpl Dwight Austin who wrote as follows to his parents Mr and Mrs Ira Austin: July 15 1943 Dear Folks: It is nearly dark but I have a chance to write a few short lines to let you know that still OK in every way and figuring on staying that way impossible to tell you just where we are or exactly what doing I can say somewhere in the country of Sicily This muph of a place The people here are damn near to starve and really seem glad to see us come in They are free with what little they have but right now about all they have is wine So naturally we drink it Well about all I have room for so close for now With love Your son Dwight Cpl Dwight Austin APO 45 New York City GOTHENBURG CO-OP OIL CO We would be pleased to meet your needs for Gasoline Oils Lubrication Service Tank Wagon Deliveries Paints Enamels Tires and Tubes If you need credit see us Your soil assignments will be accepted Please give us a trial! We are an Official Tire Inspection Station Have us make your next inspection! We simonize and wax cars See us for best grade Binder Twine Hours: Open week days Monday thru Friday 8 am to 8 pm Sat-uday: 8 am to 10 amf 12 noon to 10 pm Always glad to see you! 40tf Jack Gerhardt Mgr Endorse all the coupons in your new gasoline book Four Gothenburg Men To Farragut The Naval Training Station at Farragut Idaho announces the arrival of four Gothenburg men for Navy training at the largest naval training station high in the hills of northern Idaho They are: George Crouch Melvin Ted-erman Arthur A Hogue and Orval Campbell Jimmy Adams Is Head Of New County Disaster Committee Meeting Held To Set Up Group For Red Cross Emergency Work In Event Of A Disaster A Red Cross Disaster Preparedness and Relief Committee was organized Friday night at a meeting held at the Cozad city hall The purpose of the committee is to be prepared for unforeseen emergencies which might occur in Dawson county which could not be taken care of by available organizations Such a disaster might be a tornado flood or enemy bombing For purposes of clarification a disaster that would require the services of this committee would be a catastrophe in which five or more families are plunged into helplessness and suffering and may be in need of food clothing shelter medical care and basic necessities of life Should such a situation arise the National Red Cross would be called by this committee while all possible assistance would be given Disaster headquarters in the county are as follows: Lexington court house Gothenburg and Cozad city halls Eddyville Sumner Overton and Farnam school houses James Adams Lexington is county chairman of the Disaster Committee and has chosen subcommittee chairmen as follows: Survey Ben Neff Lexington Rescue Walter Hagadone Cozad Medical Aid Dr Ray Wycoff Lexington Food Mrs Irene Owen Cozad: Clothing Roy Reutlinger Lexington Shelter Glenn Miller Lexington Transportation Barton Kline Gothenburg Communications Don Holmes Gothenburg Registration and Information Mrs Bates Lexington Fund Raising and Public Information Emerson Lexington Purchase and Supply Clause Rosenberg Lexington Art Jensen Cozad is Assistant County Chairman These sub-committees wrill be composed of individuals from each town in the county While it is hoped that no disaster will occur should such calamity befall our county there will be a committee prepared to function efficiently without loss of time POINTS FOR BUTTER ARE INCREASED MEAT POINTS ABOUT SAME Butter will cost the housewife two more points per pound beginning August 1 but shortening lard salad and cooking oils will cost one point less and no major changes will be made in meat values the office of price administration announced Tuesday The new red point values will remain in effect thru September 4 The two-point increase for butter brings the cost to 10 points a pound Margarine remains unchanged at 4 points Next Wednesday Is Dance Night Another of those good Old Time Dances Wednesday Aug 4th at Hall Be there! It Pal-O-Pak Insulation 98c per bag Covers 20 sq ft 4 inches Gamble Stores 43-tf Rev Hollie left on Sunday on a two leave from his pastorate here expecting to go thru the clinic at Rochester Minn Cpl Homer Trimble home for a week on furlough left Thursday for the east coast where he will embark for his station in North Africa I1 i Boulder Colo Somewhere in North Africa July 15 1943 Dear Staff of The Times: My sister Mrs Melvin Swan wrote and informed me that she had made it possible for me to receive The Times and believe me I really believe you folks at home are doing a wonderful thing for we boys by sending the paper to us I have so far received three copies and have certainly appreciated them It really fneans a lot to we fellows over here to receive such news as is in The Times from home I have been over here ever since thej invasion and am about ready to try and figure out a way to get home for a while I could sure use a few days with the folks I know I guess that this is about all I have to say and with thanking you again for The Times I remain Sincerely 2nd Lt Harold Henderson Hq 5th Wing US APO 520 New York -Y Dear Editors: been quite a few months since I wrote so I want to take this opportunity to express my appreciation to you and the GSO for sending me The Times Probably more than anything else I enjoy reading the letters from the other fellows in the Service So far never been lucky enough to run into any of the other home -town boys in any of the camps where been stationed I also want to thank the Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce for the membership card they sent me It helps a lot to know the folks back home are behind us 100 My address has been changed the last few days so give you the correct one at the close of this letter Sincerely Pvt Lawrence Anderson 37450098 23d Gen Hospital APO 4660 New York il NOTICE! Owing to the necessity for doing outside work the Hatchery will be open only in the afternoons and all day Saturday through the month of August If you especially need service in the mornings please call at the house Davis Hatchery Gothenburg CUB PACK MEETING TO BE IN FORM OF INDIAN POW-WOW FRIDAY NITE Cubmaster Buck Smith announces the July Pack Meeting of the Gothenburg Cubs to be in the form of a regular old Indian Pow-Woyv starting at eight Friday July 30th at Lafayette Park All Cubs including Den Dads Den Chiefs and Den Mothers are to be dressed in approved Indian fashion and the activities will include a group photograph by Conrad Krekeler Since there are nearly 40 Cubs in the Gothenburg Pack this is expected to bring out the greatest number of Indian braves seen in these parts since Stand WORKERS NEEDED FOR HASTINGS NAVAL DEPOT Hundreds of laborers are needed immediately for work at the Naval Ammunition Depot at Hastings This is essential war work in the fulfilling of ammunition requirements of the Navy The starting salary for the position is 74c per hour with excellent opportunities for advancement At present all laborers are required to work 60 hours per week making the weekly salary $5180 No special skill or experience is required for these positions Board and room is available at the Base for single men and men without their families at a very reasonable rate Low cost housing units are under construction and completion is expected around September first If you are interested in immediate appointment to one of these well paying jobs you should immediately contact the local Civil Service Secretary Fred Berger at the post office a lot of vitamins in a ushel of spinach! But who wants eat that much? Eat health the asy way Plenamins at Not only A etc but two ther daily vital needs are includ-d Try Plenamins Closing Hour Of Gothenburg Stores Now 11:30 On Saturday Nights For the next Five Weeks to and including August 28th Gothenburg Stores will close on Saturday Nights at instead of 10:30 This later closing time is adopted in spite of shortage of help so that Gothenburg Stores may better serve their Farmer friends during the irrigating and threshing seasons when it is especially urgent that all possible time be spent in the fields The regular closing time of 10:30 will again be in effect on and after September 4th Gothenburg Chamber of Commerce.