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I I c Ti D. Dt 01 T( TC Ca Sl Ur Re. TO' TOj Tl Pled Secu ) herel ; know : , COR No. 11 THE PLATTSMOUTH, PAGE FOUR Death of Lemuel Gessell Thursday Thursday evening Lemuel Ges sell, 81, resident of the Nebras ka Masonic Home, passed away after an illness that had been Buy tackle and other supplies at Gambles $139 20 Lb. test; 50 yards; ! very elastic, a mgn graue, ; bait casting line. AUTHORIZED DEALER "The Friendly Store" ill S Complete Stock BRIGGS & STRATON MOTORS iy2 to 6 H.P. $52.75 up Rotary Type Grass Mower $59.50 LESS Sensation Power Lawnmowers $99.50 up HYDRAULIC TRACTOR SEATS ALL ELECTRIC PUMP JACKS WITH OR WITHOUT MOTORS Dempster 3-Way Force Pumps DEMPSTER WATER SYSTEMS $109.50 DEMPSTER WINDMILLS 40 Foot Tower O G. E. APPLIANCES O GOODYEAR TIRES GENUINE JOHN DEERE PARTS IMPLEMENT Plattsmouth, Phone 4178 NEBRASKA, JOURNAL Monday, April 26, 1948 gradually growing more severe in the past few days. Mr. Gessell was born in Del aware county, Indiana, January 8, 1867, and in his youth moved to the west. He was a printer by trade and followed this voca tion for the greater part of his lifetime. He was admitted to the Home here on January 20, 1942, from Beatrice Lodge No. 26, of which he was long a mem ber. After coming to Platts mouth to reside. Mr. Gessell was a frequent and pleasant call er at the Journal to visit and watch the paper in the process of preparation. He was preceded in death by the wife who is buried at Bea rice, Nebraska. One daughter, Mrs. Ellis N. Boky, of Taylor, Nebraska, is surviving. The body is at the Caldwell funeral home at 7th and Oak streets and will be taken to Be atrice for the funeral in charge of the Beatrice A. F. & A. M. lodge. Local People at St. Joseph Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl of near this city, with Mr. and Mrs. Terence Smith, of Omaha, were Sunday visitors at St. Joseph, Mo., where they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Don ald Harris and family, Mrs. Har ris being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bierl. They attended the first com munion of a child of Mrs. Har ris, which was held cn Sunday morning. Cinderella Dresses, 1 to 6. 7 to 14. Ladies Toggery. 41-2tc Get SEALTEST today in pack age or bulk. Raspberry Royale, Butter Brickie, Vanilla. Choco late, Strawberry Royal, Rasp berry Tarts, Ice Cream Cakes. Schreiner Drug MOTOR TYPES WELDERS Mrs. Annie Claus Writes of Life n Native Ireland Mrs. Anna Claus, who made her home in Plattsmouth from the early 100's to the summer of 1947, when she returned home to her native Ireland, (now Eire) to make her home, writes back to a number of the old friends, among these C. E. Ledg way, clerk of the district court, who assisted in getting her the necessary papers that permitted her return to the "old sod." The letter follows: C. E. Ledgway, Clerk of the District Court, Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Dear Sir: Just a line from Europe telling you of the changes in the life of mv native land, where even the climate seems changed. from rain and shine it has turned to haze and fog. Though not in the last war, the Eire government has been aiding- the other coun tries. War is cruel and does not stop with the dead for the after math is worse. Eire is better to day in some respects than when I was raised here, and in others is worse, then a tradesman would make $7 a week, today they make $40 a week and it goes like the wind. During the war, England was bombed, yet was building, all her men that were fit to fight were in service, so the Irish from here went over to help rebuild the country and then as now, there was very little work for the tradesmen in this town. Some men fyom here were in England for seven years, big wages, and yet half starved, then the wives, mothers and sisters sent them food from their limited rations, but no meat or bacon. The English lads had nothing either, and the people put slices of bacon in newspapers to ship them and all went well until summer, oh what a time, such grease as was in the post office. But in Dublin and in Eng land, most of the men are work ing- now. mere win be lots ot work here some day for the government is getting ready to build new homes for the work- ing people the rentals to be ac cording to their income, the city council collects the rent that varies from SI. 25 to $2 a week. They have water and electric lights in the houses, no charge for the water and only for elec tric current if it runs over a cer tain amount. There were reporters from all over Eire for the elections, a great time. There were turf fires in the squares, and torch light parades. The best part of it I did not understand why there were so many parties, but I enjoyed it anyway. The population of this town is well over lu.uul yet there are only two factories here, one a shoe factory that was here m my girlhood, the owner has long since died but nis sons run it having something- like 200 pers ons employed. The second fac tory is a mineral water works conducted by the same family as in the past and has 100 men working. A beet sugar factory runs four months of the year BEST GRADE FLATS Available in C-33 C-22 C-20A CARLSONS CHAMPION HYBRIDS SEE YOUR DEALER RAY ABEL. Plattsmouth, Nebr., RFD No. 2 CLARENCE II. BECCARD Union, Nebr., RFD EVERETT JOSE Murray, Nebr., RFD BOB RISER, Plattsmouth, Nebr., RFD No. 2 JOE KNECIIT. South Bend, Nebr., GEORGE SCIIROEDER, Lousiville, Nebr.. . RFD LAWRENCE WEICHMANV Weeping: Water, Nebr., RFD If you would like to sell CARLSON write me E. L. COBEL, Supervisor, 2019 Pepper Ave., Lincoln 2, Nebraska. when there are 500 men working, the rest of the time they can go t0 England or elsewhere to work. It is estimated that upwards of 30,000 leave Ireland every year, quite a number going to Australia. In the past few years you could buy clothes, and canned goods shipped from the United States with a small assortment of British goods. The cheapest thing is the picture show prices, the films mostly American with some British. I recall when the beet sugar factory is running there are lots of the men coming- home late and they sing U. S. songs, their favoriate seems to be "On the Banks of the Wabash." I will close with best wishes for your future success and hap piness. I am writing also to Miss Warner .nd Miss Ardyth Hall. Yours truly, Mrs. Anna Claus. Little One is Called to Rest Judith Lynne Stewart, three-weeks-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stewart, died at 12:05 Sunday morning at the St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha. Judith Lynne was born April 4, 1948 at an Omaha hospital and had been home for one week when it was found necessary to have her taken back to the hos pital where she develoDed pneu monia. She was the first born child of Mr. and Mrs. Stewart and her passing has brought a deep sorrow to the members of the family. Mrs. Stewart, the mother, is the former Elaine Nana, of Pa pillion. The funeral services were held at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon from the chapel of the Caldwell funeral home at 7th and Oak street, with Rev. E. C Williams conducting the services. During the service Mrs. Earl Carr sang, "Little Pink Rose in My Garden" with E. H. Wescote accompanist. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery. Paul Mann to Show Purebred Stock This community will be re presented at the annual Polled Shorthorn cattle Congress show and sale in Kansas City, Mo., May 7-8 by two animals from the herd of Paul Mann of Manley. The event will celebrate eight years of almost phenomenal rise in breed popularity. Since the first congress in Des Moines, Iowa, in 1941, sales of purebred Polled Shorthorns have increased 175 percent and new herds have increased 293 percent the highest rate of increase of any beef breed. This year's Con gress offers 83 head, from 10 states, all from leading national herds. Judg-e of the show fill be Dr. A. E. Darlow, head the animal husbandry department of the Oklahoma A&M College. J. E. Halsey of Des Moines, and Ham ilton James of Newton, 111., will auctioneer the sale. Homer The iman, editor of the Kansas City Daily Drovers Telegram will be the main speaker at the banquet Friday night in the Phillips Ho tel. Mrs Don C. Rhoden Is Remembered Sunday Mrs. Don C. Rhoden, 83, one of the long time residents of the Murray community, was observing the passing of her birthday anniversary and w&s given a very pleasant reminder of the occasion from the friends and relatives. In the afternoon Mrs. LaVern Gauer of Louisville, came in to greet the grandmother and pre sented her with a lovely basket of fruit as a rcmemberance. Later in the day, the members of the ladies class of the Murray Presbyterian church joined in the wishes to Mrs. Rhoden, their oldest member, spending the time in visiting and enjoying several hours. The ladies brought ice cream and cake that served to complete a most happy oc casion. Mrs. Campbell Has Operation Today- Mrs. Homer C. Campbell of this city, who has not been well for some time, was taken to Oma ha Saturday where she entered the Clarkson hospital where she will be operated on today ( Mon day). She is in room 305. Mr. Campbell and their son, Ray, were at the hospital to be with the wife and mother during the opere-tion. Mr. .nd Mrs. Frank Spurrier and son gary of Fremont were guests in the Orville Nielsen home Sunday. Use Journal Want Ads Wm. S. WETENKAMP Real Estate and Insurance Res. Dial 5176 Office So. 6th St. riatkmouth Death of Long Time Resident Of Near Union Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Wy oming Methodist church for Mrs. Clara A. James, 83, widow of the late William James, long time resident of the vicinity of Union. The services were conducted by the Rev. Homer L. Dickerson, of .Nebraska City, the services were attended by many of the old family friends of Otoe county and the Union community. The active pallbearers were: Herbert Ehlers, Herbert Easter, Paul Gittinger, Paul Madsen, Hoilis Banning, Fred Clark. The honor ary pallbearers were Will Seyfer, W. B. Banning, Charles Fergeson, Herman Wieckhorst, Chris Mad sen and O. D. Easter. Interment was at the Cowles Hill cemeterv. Clara A. Swan, daughter of Charles and Margaret Swan, pioneers of the Union neighbor hood, was born in that section of Cass county. She attended the schools in her home commun ity and on September 2, 1866, was married at the home of her par ents to William James. For a great many years the family resided on a farm south west of Union, moving two years ago to the village of Union, where she has since made her home. A cousin, Lena Barber, has lived with h'.f since child hood. Mrs. James is survived by a sister, Mrs. Fred Clark, of Un ion; six nieces and nephews, who reside in this section of the state. Her husband died on April 6, 1932, and a daughter , Lillie Belle, died in infancy, April 2, 1894. KASS KOL'NTY KILOWATTS The Ka.ss Kounty Kilowatts met at the home of Jerrv Lutz, Tuesday evening, April 20. Ed- ; ward Snyder, president, had charge of the business session. The 4-H pledge was recited by the members in unison and nine members answered roll call with a Safety Hint. Roy Simonds gave a speech on Safety. James Pollard, leader, had charge of the lesson and gave instruction and help in making splices. Rec reation leader Jerry Lutz, ac companied by his mother at the piano, led the members in a group of Club and popular songs. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Lutz. Guests at the meeting were Mr. Lutz and Hall Pollard. The next meeting will be held at the home of Edward Snyder on May 4. Roy Simonds News Reporter Shorty Coats, white and pastel shades. Ladies Toggery. 41-2tc Real Estate LOANS! 4y2 Percent Interest Charge Reduced for each monthly payment. Plattsmouth Loan & Building Ass'n. Red Ryder feuctsK L RYDER -f r5? A I SJum WsrM Wl:!ntt ifM0k'kh Attend Wedding At Omaha Church Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kaffen bergcr attended the wedding of Miss Dolores Iske and Mr. Arthur j Thicssen, Sunday evening- at 7 j o'clock, April 18 a.t the Pilgrim's ; Congregational church at Oma ha. They also attended the re--ception that followed the ser vices, held at the Brown Park pavilion. NOTICE Junior Woman's Club banquet tickets now available at Sedlak's Snack Shop. Get your tickets be fore May 5. 42-2tc Mrs. R. E. Butler of Lincoln, who was here to visit Mrs. W. E. Hickey, returned Sunday to her home. County Surveyor Frc.nk P. Dall was a visitor on Sunday at Manley with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Dall and other relatives. Mrs. Florence McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Norma Yardley of Lincoln are the proud parents of a daughter born on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Yardley was formerly Dorothy McCrory of Murdock. The Friendly Neighborly club met at the home of Mrs. J. R. Paul on Wednesday afternoon with a good attendance. The Four Square club met at ' the home of Mrs. Chester Else man on Thursday afternoon with ; a good attendance, j Mr. and Mrs. Lacey McDonald i were Omaha shoppers on Tues day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schmidt and Marilyn were Lincoln shop pers on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rase and family of Bellevuc, Nebraska, visited at the home of L. W. Rase and family on Sunday. Mrs. Johansen has been on the sick list this past week. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Rikli and Mr. and Mrs. J. Johansen spent last wc( k end at Beatrice, Nebr., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rikli and family. Watch Repaired ... by skilled mechanics who know the intricacies of all movement. Low prices, .prompt service. GROVE JEWELRY THE CORNER JEWELER 601 3Iain St. Dial 22 Mr. and Mrs. Walter Baumgart- npr zi.nri familv -if TCno-v-v-il If Iowa, visited the first of the ! week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Baumgartner. i Mrs . William Schluter was taken to the Bryan Memorial hosDital the first of last week for observation. Mr. Leo Rikli and son, Warren, were Omaha visitors last TLurs- 1 day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. George Kruse were Lincoln shoppers on Tues day afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wilken are spending a few days at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Wil ken. A school of instruction for set ting up and running hay balers was conducted at the Allis-Cbal-mers place of business Monday evening. There were about 20 in attendance. The Army awarded 1,723.344 decorations and awards from December 7, 1941 through No venmber 30, 1945. BE PREPARED! Have a of your by this careful checkup insurance made anrency before it is too late. Stephen M. Davis Second Fleer PlattsmoutL State Bank Bldg. Phone 6111 ra Bf3 A Pi BEHIMP . . Eliminate worry over unem ployment, family needs, de pressions and other emergen cies with the equivalent of one year's income In savings. Open your account now . . . add to it every payday. Prof itable dividends every siv months increase your fund that is safely protected until needed. NEBRASKA SAVINGS 211 South 18th St. Suffers from Broken Arm Wiiliai . r..-;idm. r-vverc-1, !r- . . H laakh fo or. ou'i ! injured : . n some tunc and in gtttir i.r: I the hirre Sarirday sustain. -I lu fall v: ali t!w u suit thM ti;e lef L'ji-m was i raptured. The injur. was tn i U-ci here and he is noi I recuperating item the accider j at the family home. & LOAN ASSOCIATION - k Omaha 2, Nebraska Fsecl Hertnm RED F;oJE.? UE 1 fell SESMSI ' m U T r.S i hRPiM v j Yr- v-V that the wcu.-tk I l ? Indian stcid in Inn .?c-,x every cisjar store, 'lit. J "-avasjeM with upraise i tomahnwk wus a re; !.r!l inrl fjf Iil'i" in Hip 'il am U imu'u a Pari iV"' Main street .is the cla i ter i t horsfs' hoot's ' un the cobblestone pav '? mcnt. Remember? ' M CALDWELL n Funeral Home : 4-s W id ' Dial 4111 , 0 01 "