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THUBSDAY, AUGUST 5, 1943 THE JOURNAL, PLATTSMOUTH, KEBLASKA PAGE FTVB Pioneer Passes 89th Birthday Sunday Has Lived In Cass County for the Past Eighty-Three Years and Is A Keal Pineer F. M. Massie celebrated his S9th birthday, Saturday, July 30th, at his farm home in Alt. Pleasant pre cinet. He was born in Adams coun ty, Ohio, and in his journey west ward with his parents crossed the Missouri river at Rock Bluffs into Cass county S3 years ago and has made this county his home since that time. He has seen all the rolling prairie hills in the county transformed into beautiful farm homes, also, fried prairie chicken, dried buffalo meat and deer meat has been stricken from the menu. The community dance with good fiddlers so popular in pioneer days have vanished. Those who called on Mr. Massie to extend birthday greetings were, his neighbor, Wilson Gilmore, Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gilmore from Murray, Mrs. Philip Tritsch, Mrs. Doris Tri tsch and four little daughters. The little Tritsch sisters sang, "Happy Birthday to Grandpa." and presented him with a fried chicken dinner. Mr. Massie lives a happy bachelors life with his Victory garden on his old homestead. Passes 80th Birthday Monday, August 2nd, John G. Lohnes observed his eightieth birth day, the event being passed very quietly. Mr. Lohnes is active and en joying goodhealth. -taking -care of his garden to pass the time and has a very fine showing for his efforts. In honor of the birthday Mr. Loh nes received many beautiful gifts and cards and was also presented with a nice birthday cake from one of the aaughters. All of his children called on him to wish him many more happy birthdays. Our operating department is particularly anxious at this time to secure the services of "career girls" girls who desire to make careers for themselves in the business world in the years following the war. We need these girls at present to fill the war-time vacancies constantly occurring among our switch board operators.' But we are looking beyond the needs of the moment. We want to hire girls who will, eventually, graduate into supervisors, chief operators and general traffic personnel. If you have HAD telephone operating experience, so much the better. It not, we will train you and we'll pay you while you are learning. We offer interest ing work at good wages in pleasant surroundings. This Companj- is noted for its forward-looking policy with regard to sickness and accident benefits, ser vice pensions, etc Contact the chief operator in any locality in south east Nebraska in which we operate a telephone ex change. She will be glad to help you decide whether telephone operating as a career appeals to you. Or, if you prefer, write directly to "General Traffic Superintendent, The Lincoln Telephone and Tele graph Company, Lincoln, Nebraska," giving your age and educational background. BUY MORE WAR BONDS! "In Ho Other Land Is The Price Of Freedom So Small" The Lincoln Telaphone "A SebrasLa Company pSl Serving Its People Lafayette W. Nelson Lafayette Nelson, born in Carml, White County, Illinois, October 27, 1S72, and passed away at PJatts niouth, Nebr., July 30, 1943, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bertha White, residing on Sixth street. lie was the son of the late Isaac and Louise Nelson. Mr. Nelson come with his parents to Cass county when a boy of eight years of age, and resided on a farm four and a half miles south of Platts mouth until about fifteen years ago when he moved to Plattsmouth. March 23, 18S2 he was united in marriage with Synetha Jane McCar thy, who passed away over twenty years ago. To this union was born five daughters: Mrs. Bertha White of Plattsmouth, Nebr.; Mrs. Doris Morgan of Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. Jeannette Mickelwaite, of Trinity, Texas; Mrs. Geneva Worstall of Mal vern, la.; and Mrs. Gladys Wiles ot Plattsmouth, who with a sister, Mrs. C. L. Martin, Plattsmouth, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, other relatives and many friends are left to mourn his repart ure. Mauy years ago he united with the United Brethern church. Mr. Nelson was a kind father, a true husband, a loving brother and a true friend. Because of his jovial disposition he was loved and respect ed by all. The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the Caldwell funeral home and was conducted by llev. Thomas Porter Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist church, who spoke frcrn Deuteronomy 33:27. In terment took place at the Horning cemetery. - Funeral of Lafayette Nelson The funeral services for the late Lafayette W. Nelson were held on Monday afternoon at the Caldwell Funeral Home at 7th and Oak Sts., where a large number of the old lAn Urgent Call for CAREER GIRLS" and Telegraph Co. friends and neighbors were present to pay their last tributes. . Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist church, had charge of the services for this good man that had lived so many years in the community, paying tribute to his long life and splendid char acter. During the services Mrs. E. H. Wescott gave two of the familiar hymns, "Going Down the Valley" and "Sometime We'll Understand", Mrs. J. M. Roberts being the ac companist. The interment was at the Horn ing cemetery south of this city where the other members of the family are at rest. The pall bearers were all members of families that were old neighbors of the departed. P. J. Wheeler, Arthur Troop, Young, Fred Spangler, Young, and W. A. Wheeler. Albert Dallas Federal Civil Service Needs Library Assistants To meet anticipated needs for li brary cssistants in Federal agen cies, the U. S. Civil Service commis sion today opened a new examina tion. Persons qualifying may be ap pointed to position paying $l,7u and ?1,752 a year. Replacements are needed frequent ly both in Federal departmental li braries, particularly in Washington, I!. C, and in naval station libraries throughout the countryj Library as sistants iu naval air and training stations will replace enlisted men going to sta. Libraries at these sta tions aro for the use of enlisted men, and contain, both technical and recreational reading mutter. Salaries given incorporate pay ment for the 8 hours of overtime in cluded in the 4S-hour Federal work week. N ) specific experience or edu cation is required to compete in the test, or to be eligible for ap pointment to the 1,752 positions however, in order to be appointed to the S 1,970 positions, persons must meet certain experience or. train ing requirements in addition to passing the test. There are no age limits for li brary assistant 'positions. The writ ten test will include both general questions and items on elementary library methods. ; , "Persons desiring to take the test must fi'e applications with the U. S. Civil Service Commission, Wash ington 25, D. C. Full information and forms' may , he !fijfalnel ri'rbiu Mr. H. A. Hughson, "the Conrmis sion Local Secretary, at platts mouth, "-Nebr., or from the IT. fc. Civil Service Commission, Washing ton 25, 1). C. Persons, uow using their highest skills in- war work should not ap ply. Appointments are made in ac cordance with War Manower Com mission rolicies and employment sta bilization plans. - - - ... Young People Wedded Monday evening at the residence ot Judge and Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, on west PeaiT street,was celebrated the marriage of Miss Lucille Mary Ilaith and Pvt. Marvin Kalph Camp bell, who is home for a furlough from Camp Callen, Calif. The marri age lines were read by Judge Dux bury in his usual impressive man ner, with Miss Jeanne Quhiett and Delbert Hobbs as the witnesses. The service was quiet and after the wed ding the bride and groom departed for Omaha. where they vcre guests at the home qf a sister of the bride. The groom is leaving Thursday lor his post of duty in camp and Mrs. Campbell will make her home here for the present at least. The groom is a sou of Mr. and Mrs. Homer (.. Campbell, of south of this city. Iowa Parties Married On Monday evening at the resi dence of Rev. and Mrs. T. Porter Bennett, of the First Methodist church, occurred the marriage l liaro'd Porter Meudows and Betty Ann hamaun both of Council Bluffs The parties returned to Omaha fol lowing the wedding service. - Now in Sicily Mrs. Harry Porter of this city, has received word from her husband, Cpl. Harry Porter, USA., that he is now in service on the island of Sicily, where the American forces have captured a large part of the is-land from the German and Italian troops. The letter stated that he was well and that the Americans were received quite happily by the residents of the island, so long under the oppressive force of the German armed forces. Cpl. Porter is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Porter of this city. Ton Brizendine Graduates Headquarters Army Air Froce Gulf Coast Training Center, Randolph Field, Texas, July 29 John Q. Pub lic today received fiscal 1944's first return on his war bond purchase from the eleven advanced flying schools of the sprawling Gulf Coast Training Center as thousands of July graduates pinned on their newly-won silver wings and turned thoughts to the aerial battlefronts of global conflict. Functioning with the clocklike precision which each four and one half weeks produces eonugh fighting pilots to devastate many a Nazi munitions center or to obliterate a score or so of Japanese jungle air dromes, the Golf Coast Training Center already is concentrating on adding the utlimate refinements to the flying skills of another class which will be graduated in August. Today's consolidated graduation ceremonies transpire at Fredrick and Altus flying fields in Oklahoma and at Aloe, Brooks, Ellington, Pampa, Lubbock, Eagle Pass, Hlackland, Moore and Foster fields, all in Texas. ' Among the graduates is one fight ing pilot from the Plattsmouth area: Tom O. Urizendine, Lincoln Ave., Plattsmouth, from Fredrick Field. The Last Farewell (In memory deceased ) of John P. Sattler, Time does come when we all must part, Although there is a great sorrow in cur heart; It is hard for us to fully understand, Why we should lose our most faith ful friend. Now that we must bid you the last farewell, When our time does come, we can't tell ; When we do go, we hope to meet you, face to face, In the heavenly everlasting glory, with God's grace. In your life mission you have done your best, And now you have gone to an ever lasting rest; To a place where your loved ones ; Lad gone before. Where earthly strife is over, and grief is no more. You have gone to meet your gone-by - friends, - To a hoavenly abode where friend ship never ends; Where our God is the most honored , host, , Our best friend, whom we love the most. - L. W. Lorenz Escapes from Genoa Liucoln, Aug. 4. (UP) Arthur Andersou. 28, escaped from the Gen oa prison farm last night, it was announced here today by prison authorities. " . Anderson, who has light brown hair, weighing 150 pounds and feet, nine inches tall, entered the prison last October from Douglas county lor a two-year term on a charge of breaking and entering a motor vfhiclev Entertain at Dinner Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. il. Wescott entertained at a very pleasant informal dinner party at their home oa high school hill, the event being in honor of Miss Mary Jean Kuorr, who is leaving Thurs day for New York City to resume her musical work. The guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ri W. Kuorr, F. P Lusch, and the guest of honor, Miss Knorr. Warns Italians New York, Aug. 3 (UP) An al lied broadcast over radio Algiers warned Italy today "goon our land forces will be fighting in the Ital ian mainland." The broadcast was picked up in New York by NBC. ALL OUT FOR VICTORY The government is asking yon to store your winter iupply of Coal K0W to save trans portation for war material later on. So see us nmv for your next Winter "foal. E. J. RICKEY Lumber Coal - Ptone 128 UNION ITEMS Qjr Journal Field Representative Ben Andeson who is employed at the Fort Crook Martin plant, moved into tho Winfield Swan property the past week. Mrs. Dr. D. D. Anderson is assist ing in the drug store while Post master Dale Kornoff is taking a por tion of his vacation this week. Mrs. Millie LaKue quietly ovserv ed her anniversary on July 28th. Her many friends congratulate her and wish her many more happy years. W. II. Marks has returned to St. Mary's hospital in Nebraska City for further treatment and care. Donald Decker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry H. Becker, who has been undergoing hospitalization at Oma ha, has sufficiently recovered and is able to be back at work now. This is pleasing news to his many friends. Mrs. Ruth Handley, formerly Miss Ruth Garrison, and her little daugh ter departed for Los Angeles where they will visit with Mr. Garrison, who is ;u service there. Meets With Serious Injury Last Saturday while Gien Comer, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Comer, was at work assisting in the hay stack ing on his father's farm, he slipped from the stack and in falling struck a pitchfork. He was rushed to St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City, where the injury was taken care of. His many friends wish him a speedy recovery. Mrs. Edwin Terrele of Avoca, mother of Geo. A. Stites of Union, was a week end visitor at the Harry GoLelman home last week. She also visited at the Rhodes home at Howe, and with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Becker. Now at San Francisco Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Morris have received word from their son, Ber nard Morris, who until recently was located in the Fiji Islands, that he is now ttatnioned at San Francisco. Many Attend Open Air Meetings The Open Air meetings which have been conducted under the auspices of the Methodist church and its pas tor, itev. Sawyer, on Sunday even ings, has become very popular and attracted large attenances. The Rev. J. W. Taenzler of the Murray Chris tion church brought the message last Sunday. James Frans, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. 11. Frans, is receiving the con gratulations of his many friends on the passing of his 16th birthday an niversary on Thursday of last week. Rueben E. Foster visited Platts mouth on last Saturday and attend ed the community sale there. , Mrs. Rueben Hathaway visited in Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a number of days the past week and assisted in car ins; for her mother, Mrs. C. H. Knight, who has been rather poorly. Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Garrison on last Sunday at their country home were Mr- and Mrs. - . -m T T 1- Charles vaiiery, airs. itna ueeo.ei , r.i.d Mr and Mrs. Rav Becker. A ! very enjoyable time was had. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Pitman had us their guests on last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. Taul Swan and their daughter, Darlene, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Willis and family of Union; Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Garrison and family. Mary Wood and daughter, Mrs. Elma Harris and her daughter Kath leen of Portsmouth, 0., arrived m Union on last Tuesday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Mary Marks which was held on Wednesday afternoon of last week. Visited at Noted Spot A visit to Silver Springs, Florida's famed and internationally known underwater fairyland, recently was enjoyed as a highlight of the cur rent Florida tour of duty of Ensign John B. Livingston II, and Mrs. Liv ingston. YOUR FAULT The Jaywalker may be hit when crossing the street. You may be financially ruin ed unless you have adequate Liability Insurance to pro tect you against any costs or awards resulting from the damage suit. MB Fuel Oil Coupons The oistrict Office of Price Ad ministration states many persons who have received their new fuel oil ration coupon sheets are confus ed about the value of the coupons. The OPA makes this explanation: All coupons on the left side of sheet are referred to as "change coupons." All coupons on the right side of the sheet are referred to as "unit coupons. uiiciudiug tne uottoin row on which the figure is encircl ed). The coupons with encircled fig ures are worth that figure iu gal lons. The unit coupons are worth ten gallon per unit. Thus, a one-unit coupon is worth ten-gailon, a five unit s v. orth fifty-gallon and a twenty-five unit is worth two hundred-fit ty-gallons. Spends Furlough Here Pvt. Leslie McFarlaud, sou of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. McFarlaud. arrived Tuesday from Camp Stewart, Ga., and will enjoy a few days visit with his wite, parents and other telatives. Pvt. LicFarland attended Platts mouth schools and has spent the past several years in Oregon and enter ed the service from that state. He is conencted with the Anti aircraft, tnd received his basic train ing at Fort Knox, Ky. Mrs. Leslie McFarlaud has spent the past lew weeks at the MeFariand home. Has Acute Appendicitis Mrs. Clarence Moore was taken to Omaha last evening suffering from an apparent case of acute appendi citis and was placed in the St. Jo seph hospital. This morning at 5:30 the members of the family were notified that the appendix had rup tured iind an immediate operation was necessary. The patient was re ported this afternoon as doing as fell as possible under the circum stances. Draws Down Fine Judgs C. L. Graves on Tuesday afternoon heard a complaint filed against H. D. Ludwig, charging the man with obstructing traffic. The man had parked his car in the drive way of Dr. R. P. Westover and left the car there, making it difficult to get in or out of the office drive way. The court assessed a fine ot J 5 and costs that was paid. Have New Daughter This morning at St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha, a fine daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Yaldis Chovanec, of this city. The mother and daughter are doing well and the occasion has brought a great deal of happiness to all of the mem bers of the family circle. Mrs. Cho vanec is the former Willine Rusk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Rusk. Here from Camp Polk Staff Sergeant Dale Bowman, who is stationed at Camp Polk, La., is home for a visit with Mrs. Bow- j man, and with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mi;x Bowman, a v eil as other relatives and old friends. Sergeant Bowman was at Fort Knox, Ky., prior to going to Camp Polk and is with the armored troops. JOE KNOFLICEK CONSIDERS PERSONAL FREEDOM The American citizen by world standards, is almost a monarch in his personal domain. These rights are guaranteed and made more se cure by a sound program of Life Insurance. TELEPHONE ME AT Office 38 Residence 653-J JOE KNOFLICEK Plattsmouth State Bank Eldg. Plattsmouth, Nebr. BANKERS LIFE INSURANCE CO. OF NEBR. Assets over $40,000,000 Hold Family Dinner Party The pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gansemer and family, near Murray, was the scene of a very pleasant family dinner party on Sunday, a large group of the relatives gathering to partake of a chicken dinner prepared in true Nebraska farm style. The remainder of the day was spent in visiting. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. James Bulin, Mrs. Henrietta Mockenhaupt, Mrs. Alfred Gans emer, Mrs. Bessie Bourne, Mr. and Mrs. Itay Bourne and Leslie Ann, and the members of the Lester Gans emer family. Visiting Old Home Mrs. Jennie Hansen and daughter, of Chicago, are here lor a week to visit the old home. Mrs. Hansen is a daughter of the iate Daniel Moore, v resident some thirty years ago in this city, who is now dead and at rest in Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs. Hansen is visiting many of the fa miliar scenes and was pleased to find the home they once occupied here the brick residence on South 7th street. Here from Arizona Miss Friedda Hughes, of Tuscou, Arizona, is here to enjoy a visit at the Presbyterian manse, a guest ot her sister, Mrs. Edith H. AUer. Miss Hughes, who is engaged in the teach ing profession, has been spending the last two months as hostess at a service men's center at Camp Ellis, Illinois. She is visiting here while enroute to Tuscon, where she teach es in the public schools and will resume her work this spring. Union Head Here Harry Graves, of the Nebraska State Journal at Lincoln, also presi dent of the Lincoln Typographical union, was in the city today. He has been at Kansas City to look after some matters with the war labor hoard. While here he was a caller at the Journal office. DEPENDABLE INSURANCE Have you adjusted your insurance to meet present day values? Protect What You Have It costs more now to Repair Damage Done By FIRE WINDSTORM CAR WRECKS Call or See Phone- 16 Plattsiaoutms Office Over Soennichsen'a Store INSURANCE- JZ- v-