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Nebr. State Eirtcrical Society thrill Mm VOL. NO. LVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1940. NO. 34 1 4 Stores Open Monday and Tuesday Evenings riattsmouth stores, open regul arly on Wednesday evenings thru cut the summer, will be open on Monday and Tuesday evenings June 3 and 4, to make it easy for everyone to get their share of the values herein advertised. War Veterans Attend Service at Mynard Church Guests of United Brethren Church Judge A. H. Duxbury Gives Address of the Service. The members of Hugh J. Kearns post of the American Legion of this city, were guests Sunday at the United Brethren church at Mynard to participate in the very fine me morial program that had been ar ranged. There was a very large group of the veterans to attend. The members of the Legion en tered the church as the "Star Spang led Eanner" was played as the pro cessional by Mrs. Roy O. Cole, the veterans being seated at the front of the church. Rev. G. A. Cain, pastor of the church, gave the invocation and wel comed the visitors to the service In memory of the national dead. He presented George Conis, local Le gion commander, who in turn intro duced Judge A. H. Duxbury, who was to bring the message of the day. The address or Judge Duxbury was one that brought impressively to all of his audience not only the sacredness of the day as a memorial for the dead of the army, "navy and marines, but also the full signifi cance of the day to the nation as Europe battles again in warfare whose far reaching effects may in time reach our own shores. Judge Duxbury spoke of the spirit of God that had been followed by the foun ders of our nation, that had led the people along the way toward their destiny, that had developed the spirit of tolerance toward all religious beliefs in the United States. It was the wish of the American for himself and all of the world to live In peace and understanding, to fully enjoy the liberty that the democratic form of government had bestowed on the United States. He touched on the universal desire for peace in the past ad at this time, the tragedy that invasion and war had brought on peaceful and prosperous nations of the old world, many of which had been wiped off the map. The speaker very appropriately closed with a message by Col. Clair of Philadelphia, on the message of the "Unknown . Soldier." Raymond Cook during the service gave a' solo number, "The Trumpet er," a very appropriate number for the memorial. The services closed with the sing ing of "America the Beautiful." DIES AT OMAHA From Wednesday's Dally The death of Mrs. D. F. Waller, C3, occurred at 10:45 last evening at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, where she has been for the past few weeks. Mrs. Waller has been a BUf- ferer from heart trouble for a num ber of years and had been in very dtlicate health for some time. At the hospital also is Mr. Waller, local Burlington station agent, suffering from the effects of a fractured leg and other complications. No funeral arrangements have been announced as yet. Mrs. P. Y. McFetridge, an old friend of the family was at Omaha today to as sist Mr. Waller in getting the ar rangements completed. SON TO KRAEGER HOME Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kraeger of near Mynard are the parents of a fine son, born to them Monday afternoon at the Methodist hospital at Omaha. All are doing well and the occasion brings much happiness to all of the family circle. Mrs. Kraeger was for merly Miss Eernice Arn of this city. Funeral of Mrs. J. C. Meisinger is Largely Attended Services at Ilight Mile Grove Lutheran Church of Which Departed Had Long Been a Member. The funeral services for Mrs. J. C. Meisinger were held Tuesday after noon at 2 o'clock at the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church, of which Mrs. Meisinger had been a member for many years. The church was filled and large numbers were unable to gain en trance to the church to pay their last tributes to this estimable lady, so long a resident of the community. Rev. A. Lentz, pastor of the church, brought the beloved message of the scriptures and the comforting of the church to the bereaved family and friends in this, their hour of sorrow. The following tribute was paid by the pastor, Rev. Lentz: Mrs. Elizabeth Meisinger, nee Fornoff, daughter of Adam Fornoff and his wife, Elizabeth nee Tritsch, born on January 3, 1880 at Sand Prairie, Tazwell county, Illinois, where she was baptized in the Ger man Lutheran church at that place. In 1883 she came with her parents to Plattsmouth, Nebraska. She was confirmed in the German Lutheran church. Eight Mile Grove, in 1894. Here she was married to J. C. Meisin ger on June 1, 189S, living on one place the home place for the children, until her death. The union was bless ed with seven children, of whom six are still living; one son, Roy. pre ceded her in death in 1934. The liv ing children in the order of their ages are: Mrs. Ed Tschirren of Plattsmouth: Otto Meisinger .. of Plattsmouth; Elmer Meisinger, of Omaha; Reuben Meisinger of Platts-I mouth; Mrs. Verna Kaffenberger of Plattsmouth; Arnold Meisinger of Cedar Creek. She was ailing for over a year; was taken to the hospitaj in Omaha on May 21, received the Lord's Sup per on May 23, where she succumbed to the ravages of a rare blood dis ease; she fell asleep on Sunday after noon, May 26 at 2:20 p. m. She leaves to mourn her departure, her husband, six children, nine grand children, three brothers and three sisters. The names of her brothers and sisters aro in the order of their ages: Adam Fornoff, Louisville; Mrs. Geo. Miller, Tuttle, Okla.; Phillip Fornoff, George Fornoff, Mrs. John P. Mei singer, Mrs. J. E. Meisinger, all of Plattsmouth. Her departure is mourned by the Ladies' Aid society of this church, of which she was a member for the last 30 years, and by a hostof friends. She attained the age of 60 years, 4 months and 23 days. She was a good wife, mother and Christian. May the Lord bless her and be gracious unto her. The choir cf the church gave two of the old and loved hymns, Some- Mttip W.M1 Understand" and "God Will Take Care- of You." The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery in this city and the pall bearers were nephews of the de feased. Edcar F. Meisinger. Verner Meisinger, Alvin Meisinger, Herman Meisingtr, Fred and Walter Fornoff Th Sattler funeral home had charge cf the funeral arrangements HZRE FOE VACATION A Rtetihena colleee student Miss Janet Westover returned to Platts mouth last evening for her eummer vacation period. She accompanied Miss June Critchfield, Lincoln girl who also attended Stephens. Janet ha hxTi verv successful in her studies and general work at the girls' college. CAED OF THANKS We wish to sincerely thank our friends and neighbors for the beau tiful floral offerings and their kind exfrrssion of sympathy shown us during the bereavement of our be loved one. Harrison Livingston and Rose Mae, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Tschir rtn and families. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Livingston and family. King Korn Klub and Plattsmouth Bring You f t r t f T f t t y t V f t r f Fit Two Free 2:30 Holiday mi Tuesiay, WWHHBHMHIIIIII Ewalt Amusement Co. here with Three Popular m. Rides - Shows and other Attractions. in per Values' for Frugal .Shoppers For Further Details Read Ads in This Issue BAND PE0VES BIG ATTEACTI0N The Plattsmouth "high school band was at Hamburg, Iowa, Saturday to take part in the Peony Festival, scoring a great success In every way. Their fine work and excellent drill ing was a feature of the festival and attracted much comment from the large crowd attending. In the evening the band gave a drill on Main street for the benefit of the home folks, this being witnessed by a crowd of some 2,000 delighted spectators. The band has showed in its appearances a class that is not surpassed by any of the high school groups in the state, the young people staging their marching and concert with the skill of veterans. TAKE UP OECHESTEA W0EZ From Tuesday's Daily Two Plattsmouth young men, Ar thur Skalak and Ralph Stava, de parted today for Omaha where they are to join the Joe Sinkule orchestra, one of the w ell known musical groups in Omaha. They are to leave this evening for South Dakota to play an engagement with the orchestra. The local young musicians are now a regular part of the orchestra per sonnel. Arthur is playing alto sax and clarinet and Ralph tenor sax and clarinet. HERE FE0M OKLAHOMA Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robert Herold and family, of Oklahoma City, are here to visit with Mrs. Henry Herold, mother of Mr. Herold and with the Misses Mia and Barbara Gering, as well as many of the old friends. The Plattsmouth Semi-Weekly i Journal (Monday and Thursday) ! cost no more than the smallest partial home-print weekly pub lished in this territory $2 for an entire year. Frugality Days m fie f- ' t il I P. M. 8:30 P. St Amusement for Young and Old Murray Girl Receives High Musical Honors Miss Flora Jane Eoedeker Named to Pi Eappa Lambda at Conserva tory of Mnsic, Cincinnati. Miss Flora Jane Boedeker, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Boedeker, of Murray, who is a member of the graduating elites of the Conservatory of Music at Cincinnati Ohio, has just received a very much appreciated honor at her school. She was one of the four members of the graduating class of this famous institution, named to the Pi Kappa Lambda honorary musical society. Miss Boedeker is also named to plant the traditional tree of the senior class at the school campus and to deliver the class address. During her school work Miss Boe deker has proven truly a brilliant pianist, her work being recognized in concerts given at William Wood college, her alma mater, as well as at Huntington, West Virginia, and a number of other cities where her artistic presentations have won ac claim. She will receive her degree as bachelor of music at the commence ment on June 6th. CONTINUES TO IMPE0VE Reports from the St. Joseph hos pital at Omaha are to the effect that Ralph O. Timm is continuing to show improvement and recovery from the effects of the injuries received two week ago In an auto wreck. The in creasing improvement is very pleas ing to the family and many old friends. Business Men J. f t ? f t Jmna 3- v t t ? Y Y Y COUNTY C0UET NOTES The county court had a very busy time in hearings on Friday, the day being taken up in disposing of a large number of estates that were pending before Judge A. H. Duxbury. Hearings on claims in the estate of Henry J. Knabe, deceased was held. Edward and Florence Knabe are the administrator and administratrix of the estate. Hearing was had on claims in the estate of John P. Meisinger, de ceased of which estate Verner A. Meisinger is administrator. The estate of George W. Blessing, deceased, of Elmwood, was admitted jto probate and Mrs. Grace Blessing named as the administratrix of the estate. The estate of John Johnson, for merly of Louisville, was admitted to probate and H. B. Koop named as the administrator. The will of Mary Straka, deceased, was admitted to probate and Ignac Straka named as the administrator. In the estate of Ralph B. Harsh man, deceased, of Avoca, Mrs. Irma Harshman, widow, was named as the administratrix of the estate. Petition was received for the pro bate of the estate of Harry E. Towle, deceased, non-resident, who had died on the west coast and G. L. Clements of Elmwood, was named as the ad ministrator. Final hearing was had In the es tate of Jennie E. Kleiser, deceased, and report of E. A. Wiggenhorn, ad ministrator, accepted. Guardians were appointedfor Mrs. L. L. Lutgen of this city and Mrs. Mary Saas of Louisville. Ronald Rebal, who la attending the University of Nebraska, was home to spend the "week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hebal, and the old school friends. sac Pay - ? Securing of Locker System Up to Public Greater Eesponse Needed Now if the Plant to be Constructed No Stock Subscription Asked Response to date on the proposal to erect a refrigerated locker system in Plattsmouth, while encouraging, is still Ehort of the requirements to warrant proceding with construction of the plant. A partial canvas of town folks was made last week with quite a few prospective patrons assured. Signed coupons were received from a considerable number of farmers, some residing as far as 10 to 15 miles from Plattsmouth. Still the number is much Bhort of what will be required if con struction of the plant is to procede. The Journal feels that the establish ment cf such a system here would be a good thing for the town and af ford those reserving lockers both a money saving advantage and the op portunity of storing not only fresh meats, but fruits and vegetables as well, so they may enjoy them at out-of-Feason periods at the moderate prices charged when the market is flooded and costs low. We are advised that everything but tomatoes can be preserved for months through the quick-freeze and storage facilities this plant would afford. The rental price of 250-pound lockers is but 510 per year less than charged in many places. The coupon appears again in this issue of your Journal, and we urge that all who are interested do not delay signing it and bringing or mailing it to this office. t. ,4 Although pledges will be taken, lockej rental checks will not be cashed until the day the locker sys tem is complete and ready for opera tion. The time is getting short if the system is o be completed by fall, and it is necessary that all who are interested take prompt action as this will be the last call. No purchase of stock or gratitui ties of any kind are asked simply an agreement to rent locker space at $10 a year during first year of opera tion of the system. Unless 250 lockers are reserved by June 10, it is quite likely the pro ject will be abandoned. On the other hand, if that num ber are reserved for the first year of operation, we are advised work will be started at once and the building and system ready for operation early in September. Do Plattsmouth and Cass county citizens want this system? If so, speak up now! Clip the coupon found elsewhere in this paper, and bring or mail it to our office at once. CARD OF THANKS J. C. Meisinger and his children and grandchildren wish to express their gratitude to all of their friends, relatives, and neighbors for the kind deeds they have Ehown them In their hour of bereavement. They especially wish to thank Rev. Lentz, who conducted the services, the choir members, and they also wish to thank Sheriff Joseph Mrasek for patroling the highway. Thanks are extended to each and every one who sent the floral and remembrances, and to those who In any way assisted them in the funeral. LEAVES FOE CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rummel and Edward Hadraba departed Sunday for Burbank, California, where they are planning on making an extensive visit and perhaps to remain. They will enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Rummel for a time. The men are expecting to enter the employ of the Lockheed airplane plant. PARENTS OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. George Glup became the proud parents of a baby girl on May 23. ..Mrs. . Glup was formerly Ella Mae Ruffner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Ruffner. Midway to be Located on North 5th Street The three rides, free stage show (twice daily) and Bingo stand of Ewalt Amusement Co., as well as other concessions will be located on North 5th street, just off Main. Uncle Ezra's Farm exhibit near Wescott8 store, 5th and Main. Death of Henry Mogensen Proves a Severe Shock Popular Weeping Water Banker Well i Known Over the Comity as . Upstanding Citizen. The death of Henry N. Mogensen, 44, assistant cashier of the Nebraska State bank of Weeping Water, Mon day afternoon at 2 o'clock came as a profound shock to the many friends over Cass county where since coming here from his old home he has been, a very active figure in business life and a prominent World war veteran. Mr. Mogensen had come to the United States from his birthplace at Copenhagen, Denmark, and has made his home with a sister, Mrs. Chris Rasmussen in the past years. He was in the service of the United States in the World war until his discharge in 1919. He was in service in the same organization as County Treas urer John E. Turner of this city, they being comrades for the time that they both were in the army. From the accounts of the death Mr. Mogensen had returned home early Monday morning, sometime between 12:80 anfl 2 a. m., apparently driving in the garage and where he was found Monday morning- by the mem bers of the family still seated in the car where he had been stricken. In the past two years he has been in poor health, suffering from sudden fainting attacks and with which he was undoubtedly stricken before he could leave the car. Helpless in the car he had suffered the effects of the monoxide gas escaping. He was still alive when found but efforts to save his life were unavailing. Mr. Mogensen was unmarried and survived by three brothers, Adolph, of Omaha, Otto, of Weeping Water, Viggo, Copenhagen, Denmark; four sisters, Mrs. Chris Rasmussen, Weep ing Water, Mrs. Chris Eonde. Calla way, Nebr., Mrs. George Mogensen, Swea City, Iowa, and Mrs. Carl Pehreen, Weeping Water. FUNEEAL OF MES. F0STEE Funeral services were held Sat urday afternoon at the Methodist church at Union for Mrs. R. E. Fos ter, prominent resident of that com munity. The church was filled to Its capacity by the old friends and neigh bors to pay their last tributes to her memory. Dr. H. G. McClusky of the First Presbyterian church of this city, of which the departed had formerly been a member, gave the sermon and paid tribute to the well spent life of the deceased. Rev. L. R. McGaughey, pastor of the church, assisted in the services. During the service Frank A. Cloidt gave the number, "Day Is Dying In the West," and Mrs. Louis Mougey, of Union, "Sweet Peace," both favor ite numbers of Mrs. Foster. Mrs. H. F. Goos was the accompanist. The interment was at the East Union cemetery, the pallbearers be ing Edward H. Franzen, Omaha, George Stites, Ray Frans, Ben Nell, Louis Mougey and Frank Barkus, Plainview. A large number of the old family friends from this city were in at tendance at the services. RALLIES FE0M OPERATION Mrs. Vernon Arn, Jr., is at the Methodist hospital at Omaha where she was operated on Monday for appendicitis. Mrs. Arn was taken ill quite suddenly and it was found necessary to have an immediate oper ation. . She rallied from the effects In very fine shape and is now showing excellent progress.