Taken from the November 4, 1943, Greenwood Gleaner
(Taken from a list of servicemen’s addresses)
Cpl. George J. Plautz 36210222 A.P.O. 922 ℅ Postmaster San Francisco, California
Taken from the September 13, 1945, Greenwood Gleaner
Sgt. George J. Plautz, who spent the past 42 months in the South Pacific, returned here Sunday and is visiting his mother, Mrs. Mary Plautz. He has received his discharge. He took part in the invasion of Leyte, Mindoro and Palawan in the Philippine Islands.
Taken from the September 20, 1945, Greenwood Gleaner (front page)
Group of Willard Boys Presented War Bonds by Committee
On Tuesday August 14th a War Bond was presented to Pfc. Tony Hribar as has been given to other overseas Veterans on a similar occasion.
On August 30th to Sgt. Don Hatton, veteran of our forces. Don is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clark Hatton of Eaton Township, which comprises the territory of the immediate Willard vicinity and the husband of Mary Hatton. Mary is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Podobnik of the same Township. Tony Hribar is the son of Mrs. Mary Hribar from Gorman and has served in the Infantry forces of our nation.
On Sept. 4th Cpl. Joe Schofield of the Town of Mead was also presented with a War Bond. He recently arrived from the Southwest Pacific area and has been in several major battles of that vicinity. All three veterans were pleased by the way the Committee and the Community greet our returning soldiers. We are glad to see them home. Several have been discharged from our fighting forces recently to take their place again in civilian life. Welcome Boys!
It had been decided to raise money for our revolving fund as the collections was the main source of Revenue for a long time, so a dance was agreed to be held at the West Side Hall on Sunday evening September 9th. It drew a large crowd. Five War Bonds were presented that night which makes a total of 11 for this report. The names are as follows: Sgt. Joe Ticer, European Theater of operations, Victor Musich of the same area. The other 3 were from the Southwest Pacific. They were: Sgt. George Plautz, who served our nation in the anti-aircraft unit; Albert Morrison, Infantry; and Joe Kocijan also of the infranty. At about 11 o’clock the boys were escorted to the stage and they were introduced to the people in behalf of the committee by Matt Malnar, Sec.-Treas. of the committee formed for said purposes. The speaker explained in detail about War Bonds (savings bonds now) and about the revolving fund the general purpose it accomplished.
He dealt on the subject that the veterans having fought so hard to bring the war to a successful conclusion should, together with all other people, work for a lasting peace the world security organization having laid the foundation at the San Francisco Conference. This should be given further moral support so that all aggressors can be curbed and all peace loving nations work together for the benefit of all mankind.
We wish to thank all contributors for their help in various ways. Tony Grum, the tavernkeeper at Greenwood, has donated very liberally for the dance and also for the general collection. Having only recently arrived and establishing himself in Greenwood he deserves your kind patronage. Joe Klune also proves he is a person of a very generous and kind nature and always willing to help for charitable or worthwhile causes. I think the general public knows and appreciates his winning ways. Frank Rajk has also made a nice contribution. Thanks a lot Frank. Hank Kelner our business man and friend of Greenwood also made a very nice donation. I know we and the people appreciate his kind generosity.
From Willard, the writer has donated for the dance as well as Frank Prebil and Joe Pekol. Chas. Perko gave us some merchandise. We thank all our business men and others. At the dance Frank Plautz and Joe Cerne assisted Aug. Bizjak, acted as constable and dance inspector. He donated his services free for the evening as well as all the others. Hank Lamovec, Frank Lamovec, Stanley Rajk and Aug. Podobnik also helped. Our members of the committee were very helpful, especially Tonhy Petkovsek. In the lunch room, Mrs. Frank Luzovec, Mrs. Martin Kirn, Mrs. Joe Plautz and Mrs. Tony Petkovsek served. We thank them for their assistance. We especially thank the orchestra, “The Goodtimers” for their free services, with the exception of little traveling expense. Also Eddie Olniczek of Thorp, who helped the good timers play. We also wish to thank Frank Gosar and the management of the West Side Hall for the use of the hall and the flag which was displayed on the occasion. Mrs. John Rautar for his assistance. Milton Boe and Harry Schlinsog, who made nice contributions. Also Dave Barr, who acted as auctioneer for some items sold.
The Laabs Dairy Co. at Willard, Mr. Leonard Rauen, manager, for donation of cheese and Miss Mary Lesar for her help. Mr. R.D. Ingham for his donation of ice and money contribution. Ray is the manager of the Rock Dam Resort. The Greenwood Gleaner, for the ad, which was also donated to us. Louie Horvat for merchandise donated.
Pfc. Willard Fratenburg of Tioga received a War Bond. He served with General Mark Clark’s fifth army in Italy as a member of the 1st Armored Division. Latest reports are that John Degoski is on his way home so a bond will be bought for him which will be comprised in this report. We had hopes of having the photos accompany this write-up but we never had the time as yet to do so, please excuse us. More veterans are coming home. We need a little more cash so let us hear from some more people to complete the job we started. May these acts of kindness promote a better feeling and unity and help to create a universal brotherhood of man. Let us all work for a lasting peace.
Matt Malnar, Sec. And Treas.
Just received word that John Vershay arrived home from the European Theater of operations. He is a veteran of the Belgium Bulge battle.
Sgt. George J. Plautz 237th A.A.A. Searchlight Battalion Veteran of the 6th and 8th Army. Had 3½ years overseas duty, received good conduct medal, pre-Pearl Harbor ribbon, Asiatic Ribbon with 3 battle stars and the Philippine Liberations ribbon with one battle star.
Sgt. Joe Ticer received the Silver Star for gallantry in action.
13th REPORT
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hintz 5.00 Andrew Djubenski 1.00 Martin Matkovich Jr. 1.00 Lyle Humboldt 1.00 Hank Lamovec 1.00 Louie Matkovich 2.00 Tony Trunkel Jr. 1.00 Tony Stamzar 1.00 Henry Trybula 1.00 Joe Zallar 3.00 Walter Krultz 1.00 Tony Jeras 1.00 Joe Petkovsek 1.00 Albert Wesel 1.00 Joe Cerne 1.00 Tony Petkovsek 1.00 Jake Herrick 1.00 Bobie Herrick 1.00 Rose Marie Krultz 1.00 Mike Lesniak .50 Mrs. Sue Parmenter 2.00 Dennie Brendsen 2.00 Matt Malnar 1.00 Rev. Stragisher 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. John Lesar 2.00 Albert Trost 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lesar 2.00 Mary Lesar 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. John Pekol 3.00 Joe F. Lunka 1.00 Louie Horvat 1.00 John Gabrovec 1.00 Blaz Kuznacic 1.00 Frank Petkovsek 1.00 Julius Klapatauskas 1.00 Frank Lamovec Jr. 2.00 Theodore Kippenhan 1.00 Pauline Francel 1.00 Tony Hribar 1.00 Joe Godec 1.00 Tony Grum 10.00 Rex Minsas 1.00 Chubby Syth 1.00 Frank Elis (Chicago) 1.00 Jennie Kirn 1.00 John Luzovec 5.00 Martin Johnstone 1.00 Frank Plautz 1.00 Henry Rauen 1.00 A.L. Devos 2.00 Sgt. and Mrs. Don Hatton 3.00 Louie Koschak (Waukegan) 1.00 Cpl. Joe Schofield 2.00 Byron Schofield 1.00 Percy Wilson 1.00 Emil Podobnik 1.00 Tony Saule 1.00 Marvin Schofield 3.00 Matt Ruzich 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gosar 5.00 Alvin Lamovec, Chicago 3.00 Frank Hribar, Chicago 5.00 Orville Gordon 2.00 Frank Maslanka 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lunka 2.00 George Gregorich, Bernard, Iowa 1.00 Louie Fortuna 1.00 Louis Lesar 1.00 Albert Trost 1.00 Bob Schofield 1.00 Art Kolstad 1.00 Ed Johnson 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kolstad 1.00 Mr. and Mrs. George Rauen 2.00 Martin Matkovich Sr. 1.00 Helen Marincic 1.00 Mollie Ticer 1.00 Angelin Ticer 1.00 John Bergant 1.00 Frank Parkel Sr. 1.00 Joe Plautz 1.00 Tom Clifford, Chicago 5.00 John Zagozen 2.00 John Rautar 1.00 R.D. Ingham 2.00 Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zorman 5.00 Joe Verschay 2.00 Pete Zager Sr. 1.00 Pfc. Willard Freadenburg 1.50 Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Lunka 3.00 Sgt. George J. Plautz 1.00 TOTAL $150.00
DANCE DONATIONS Merchandise and Cash
Matt Malnar 5.00 Joe Pekol 5.00 F.A. Prebil 7.15 Joe Klune 5.00 Tony Grum 5.00 Milton Boe .50 John Plautz 2.00 Aug. Bizjak 4.00 Frank Rajk 3.00 Hank Keiner 5.00 Chas. Perko, Merchandise Free R.D. Ingham Ice Free Dave Barr 1.00 Harry Schlinsog 5.00 Proceeds from tickets 100.50 Sales from beer, lunch, cheese sales, etc. 155.56 West Side Hall for balance on beer leftover cases 9.48
EXPENSES FOR DANCE
Marshfield Brewing Co. 48.71 Bake-rite for bread 4.48 Mary Lesar, for wieners 6.00 West Side Hall 4.00 Matt Malnar, for soda 4.20 Matt Malnar for beer 3.75 County, dance permit 5.00 Orchestra, traveling expense 2.00 Eddie Olniozek, musician free Louis Horvat, Mdse. 2.00 Frank Rakovec, mdse. 8.00 Total Expenses 93.14 TOTAL RECEIPTS 313.19 BALANCE 220.05 Collected on 13th Report 150.00 Balance in treasury 503.80 TOTAL $873.85
John R. Lesar 11 bonds for: Pfc. Tony Hribar Sgt. Don Hatton Cpl. Joe Schofield Sgt. Joe Ticer Sgt. George Plautz Victor Musich Albert Morrison Joe Kocijan Willard Fratenburg John Degoski John Verschay Total for Bonds $206.25
Balance in Treasury $667.60Matt Malnar, Sec.-Treas.
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