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Sketch of Life of Mrs. George Hoffmeister I Mrs. George Hoffmeister was iken ill, Friday, October the 19th, while at her work at the jFtecklcy Hybrid Seed Co. plant. !$he was brought to her home in ilVeeping Water, and an ambu lance called to take her to a Lin coln Hospital, but death prevent- d her from reaching Lincoln. he died while enroute to Lin- oln. Her passing so quickly, was shock to her family and to her jfnany friends. ij Georgia G. Earl, was born near fcartlett, Iowa, June 27, 1898. ;jVhen four years old, with her -parents she moved to a farm pear Eagle, Nebraska, and re ceived her education at a coun- g from their eighth grade. une lis. iyiy, sne was married George W. Hoffmeister, of p.'orton, Kansas. To this union one Slaughter was born. The first few years of their married life were spent on a farm near .Norton, ansas, after which they moved ack to Eagle, where they lived n a farm'until 1936, when they loved to Weeping Water. Mrs. Hoffmeister was a mem ber of the Eagle Methodist church, and of the American Le gion Auixilary, and she took an active part in its activities. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother. She had a likable disposition and made friends easily. Her survivors are her husband, and her daughter Darlene, her mother Mrs. Anna Earl, also of Weeping Water, and a brother, Dwight B. Earl, of Eagle. One sister, Lois preceded her in death. There was a funeral service, Tuesday morning at the Weep ing Water Methodist church with Rev. Paul Walker of the Weeping Water Methodist church officiat ing, and Harold Harmon sang two numbers, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "In the Gard en", with Mrs. Harmon at the piano. Pall bearers were Jerry Opp, Carl Rector, Pat Wade, Jo seph John, Walter Luhring, and Frank Wildrick. Tuesday after noon at two o'clock another serv ice was held at the Eagle Meth odist church, with Rev. Walker officiating, and the Eagle quar tette furnishing the music. Hob son's funeral home was in charge, of all arrangements. Fire losses in October, 1947, were 37 per cent higher than in the preceding month. For Sale All-modern home on paving: Living room, dining room, kitchen, two bedrooms and bath on first floor, three rooms and storage space upstairs, full basement, automatic gas heat, excellent loca tion on level. Modern four-room home on paving close to business section. All-modern three-unit apartment home. Good income. Five-room house and 7 lots. Seven-room home and 10 acres on rock road. City lights and water. LORIS B. LONG LICENSED REAL ESTATE BROKER j 126 N. 4th St. Fouchek Building Ph. 5239 or 4250 Goodwill Train Gifts Sought This Week All residents of Cass county have the opportunity this week to contribute to the Nebraska Goodwill train through local church and precinct leaders. By their donations they will help raise a goal of a carload of wheat, in fact, may help to ex ceed even the $6,000 raised last winter. This would be a sincere proof of appreciation for the blessings received this year. Every precinct and city has some people in charge who will be glad to receive your . gifts. Not everyone will be called on personally. May we ask that you contact your church, or one near you, and your donations will be properly received. ' Though contributions may still be" made later, the time for this special effort will close, next Monday, Nov. 15. Everyone is asked ao assist the committee with his cooperation. Each will thus have a part in this good cause with all other Nebraskans, as also other neighboring states. Chicago Visitors at Skalak Home Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Skalak of Chicago were here for a few days visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Skalak, par ents of Art, as well as with a few cf the old friends. Art who was in the armed service in the army before and during the world war II, has been out of service for the past year. and a half. He is now married and has been in Chicago for some time where he is now with the Gen eral Motors company at their branch in that city. Mr. and Mrs. Skalak returned home Wednes day evening. llrv fK Plattsmouth People Wedded Sixty Years Wednesday, November 10th, was the sixtieth wedding anni versary of Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal, Sr., who have spent all of their wedded life here in the community where they have been honored and ' respected figures. It was on November 10, 1888, that Miss Mary Trilety and James Rebal were married by Judge Stiles in this city. The young people started their housekeeping at once and for- many years resided in the home at 13th and Vine street, later moving to the former Bach building on east Main street un til they moved to their present home at 10th and Walnut street. Mr. Rebal followed for many years his trade of broommaker and up to the last few years was making the brooms to supply the residents of the community. He also served a great many years as a member of the city council from the old second ward, and also as assessor from that ward. They enjoyed their golden wedding at the family home here in 1938 and which time all of the children were here to enjoy the event with them. The child ren are Robert Rebal, Omaha; James Rebal of Verdugo City, California; Frank Rebal of this city; Edward Rebal of Verdugo City, California; Mrs. Edith Couch of St. Louis; Raymond Rebal of Verdugo City, Califor nia; Fred Rebal of Montrose California and George Rebal of Iowa City, Iowa. Owing to their advanced age and not too robust health the occasion was spent quietly at home. The coat that knows no season . . . the Mary Lane SEASON LOVE (With zip-lining) M 100 WOOL COVERT IN WINNING COLORS :qo isne Nuf Brown Midnight Black Autumn Grey American Beauty Blue Star Sierra Green $37.50 Judge Dunbar Visits Weep. Water Quarry Monday afternoon while Judge Thomas E. Dunbar was in the city to hold a session of the district court, in company with Yale Holland and Harry Henatsch, attorneys of Omaha and Mrs. W. L. Dwyer,, Weeping Water attornev, were at Weep ing Water to look over the lo cation of the stone quarries near that place. The visitation of the court and the attorneys was to give more practical idea of the loca tion of the quarries and the pro perties which have been involv ed in several court actions. The particular case involved was that cf John Kunz. et al., vs the Iowa Associated Stone Co which will be herd here on Thursday. The use of a seismo graph for recording the shocks will be used here in the case Thursday. , V. F. W and Its Auxiliary Meet at Falls City The V. F. W. district No , 6 j meeting was held at Falls City last Sunday. Sophia Wolever, district Pres ident, was in charge of the meet ing of the meeting of the ladies held in the Catholic hall, with a very nice attendance. Mrs. Gertrude Atkinson of Lincoln, Past Department Pres ident, and Chairman of uie Cancer drive, was a guest. Mrs. Atkinson gave a very interest ing talk on the Cancer program the V. F. W. Auxiliary are spon soring and urged all Auxiliary members to work hard ior this worthy cause. At the close of the business meetine a auiz program was put on by Vera Lewis, Senior Vice- President, with the assistance of Gertrude Atkinson. Prizes were given for the correct answers. A lovely dinner was served to 350 guests. The men held -their meeting at the V. F. W club on Mam street with District Commander Wil liam Price cf Pawnee City in charge of the meeting. State officers attending the meeting were James Cooper, adjutant; L. A. Durfee, service officer; and W. J. Atkinson, membership chairman, all of Lincoln. In the evening the guests were entertained at a dance at the club rooms. Bessie Malcvov, Auxiliary President, and Charles F. Chan- ey. Jr. uommanaer 01 me raus City Post deserve a vote of thanks for such fine entertainment. Those attending frcm Platts mouth were Sophia Wolever, district president; Vera Lewis, senior vice-president; Helen Nierste, secretary; Josephine Strough, patriotic instructor, Alpha Mauzy, Al Nierste, Bob Willis, Don Bowman and Lr Vern Hennings. Plattsmouth Garden Club Elect Officers The Plattsmouth Garden club held their regular meeting on Tuesday, November 2nd at the auditcnum of the public library with a very pleasant number of the members in attendance. Mrs. Fritz Fricke, vice-president of the club, was . the pre siding officer and carried out the business portion of hte pro gram. The nominating committee of the club, comprising Mrs. Luke L. Wiles and Mrs. D. L. Grove, presented the following list of names for the various offices that were elected by a unani mous vote: President Mrs. Louis Hansen. Vice-President Mrs. W. E. Brown. Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. W. E. Hickey. The new officers will be in stalled at the meeting on De cember 7th. The Garden club has donated a book ao the Plattsmouth Pub lic Library, "Days Without Time." 1HE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, Thursday, November 11, 1948 bell, Mrs. Wm. Mrs. Fred Noltlng presented the lesson, "Color in the Home."' The special prize was awarded to Msr. Philip Kehne. There Illc""-: Loretta and Clara, mice viJiwia t1 a- cember meeting will be at the heme of Mrs. William Stark-john. SEMI-WEEKLY JOUnKAL PAGE THREE BIRTHDAY PARTY On Saturday afternoon Mrs. Russell Campbell entertained at a party for her little girl, Kath leen's fifth birthday which oc cured on Sunday, November 7. Those who attended were: Ruth Ann and Turry Meyer, Larry Sheehan, Rosalie, Dorothy and Alice Massoth, Barbara Ahrens, Janice and Carol Shee han, Kathleen and Joyce Camp- Sheehan, Sr., Mrs. Mike Sheehan, Mrs. John Sheehan. Mrs. C-ra Campbell and Mrs. Paul Campbell of South Bend, Nebr. Games were played and at the close of the afternoon her moth er, Mrs. Russell Campbell, serv ed ice cream, angel food cake and p:p. Kathleen many nice gifts. received Mr. and Mrs. Russell Camp bell and girls and Mr. and Mrs. Linus Massoth and family wont to Geneva on Sunday to visit Linus Massoth's relatives. The men spent the day hunting and in the evening they returned home after having a nice time. Davis & Peck LAWYERS Phone 264 Plattsmouth FREE FREE FREE FREE ARGUS A-2 35 MM CAMERA With Case, Flash Attachment and Tripod . A Regular $50.00 Value To be given away Christmas Eve NO PURCHASE NECESSARY Simply sign your name to our cash register receipt (or reason able facsimile thereof) and place in receptacle provided in our store. SCHREINER DRUG Four Mile Club Holds Meeting The October meeting of the Fcur Mile club was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Bierl with Mrs. L. G. Meisinger and Mrs. Ralph Wehrbein as the assistant hostesses. After the j business meeting the members j had a surprise shower on Mrs. Forest Todd, in the games con test Mrs. George Stander was the winner. Mrs. Todd received many useful and beautiful gifts. A delicious lunch was served to close a very pleasant afternoon. The November meeting was held at the home cf Mr. and Mrs. Henry F. Nolting with Mrs. George Stander and Miss Helen Hunter as the associate host esses. The meeting opened with singing the club song. The meet ing was presided over by the vice-president of the club in the absence of the president. The club will held their Christ mas party at the St. John's hall in Plattsmouth. The project leaders, Mrs. Frank Bierl and ONE STOP DOES IT JUST SAY let Ely ar Ready for iUinter 99 Walter H. Harold R. Smith & Lebens Attorneys-at-Law Donat Bldg. - Plattsmouth 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. WINTERIZING SPECIAL Flush cooling system; check hose connec tions; add anti-freeze, either alcohol or permanent. Flush transmission and differential and re fill with winter grease. Flush crankcase and refill with winter oil; lubricate chassis. Check spark plugs; check windshield wipers. Test battery; check and clean battery cables; check lights. Clean or replace oil filter; inspect tires. IPIlaitttisiiQQOMttlfi R3 m "Your Friendly Ford Dealer" SAVE SAFELY Death of Dr. Paul McLaughlin Monday Plattsmouth friends of Dr. Paul R. McLaughlin, who was located in Plattsmouth for sometime in the practice of dental surgery, died Monday at the U. S. Vet erans hospital et Lincoln. Dr. McLaughlin occupied the dental office of Dr. W. V. Ryan during the world war leaving this city shortly after the return of the local dentist. He has been residing at Au rora, Nebraska, the home of his parents. He is survived by his mother. Mrs. McLaughlin of Aurora. The body was taken to Aurora Monday where the interment was made in the family plot in the cemetery there. The nation's 1948 cranberry crop is expected to be the second largest in history. CASS THEATRE Returns from Trip Out in the State Mrs. J. R. Dysart and Mrs. John Lidgett of Union were in Plattsmouth Tuesday to look after some matters of business and visiting with friends. Mrs. Lidgett has just return ed heme from a two weeks visit in Ohiowa, Milligan and Lincoln with, relatives and friends. While on the trip she had the pleasure of visiting at her old home where she was born and grew up. Visiting Sister in Plattsmouth Theresa Meehl,. sister of Mrs. Joe Dietl, is here to enjoy a visit with the sister, the first in a period of thirty-eight years. In all these years the two sisters have not seen each other and it is needless to say the event has been most delightful to both. She made the trip from her home at Los Angeles to Platts mouth with Mrs. Anna Hofacker, who has been visiting in the west. Last time Thurs., Nov. 11 DOUBLE FEATURE Maria Montez and Rod Cameron "PIRATES OF MONTEREY" and Donald Barrv and Janet Martin "TRAIN TO ALCATRAZ" Friday & Saturday, Nov. 12-13 DOUBLE FEATURE Johnny Weissmuller and Br end a Joyce "TARZAN and the MERMAIDS" Tarzan's Greatest Jungle Adventure! and Monte Hale and Big Cast "SON OF GOD'S COUNTRY Full of surging Western Action! Last Chapter Superman Serial MATINEE EVERY SATURDAY Saturday 2:30 Nights 7:00 & 9:30 Sunday & Monday. Nov. 14 - 15 Abbott and Costello with Marjorie Main "WISTFUL widow OF WAGON GAP A panic of roars and laughter! Comedy, Popeye and News. MATINEE EVERY SUNDAY Sunday 2:30 Nights 7:00 & 9:15 TV if BUY .1 vC? Christmas Gifts NOW! SMALL DOWN PAYMENT AND WE WILL HOLD UNTIL CHRISTMAS Y ft V Christmas bulbs for sets Electric Irons Electric Toasters Electric Mixmasters Electric Waffle Irons Electric Corn Poppers Electric Heat Pads Electric Blankets Electric Curling Irons Electric Shavers Electric Coffee Makers Electric Hot Plates Electric Roasters Electric Soldering Irons Electric Clocks Electric Alarm Clocks Electric Heaters Electric Frigidaire Ranges Electric Frigidaire Water Heaters Electric Frigidaire Washers Electric Frigidaire Drink ing Fountains Electric Frigidaire Deep Freezers Electric Zenith Radios - f i tkt .ASK I And Genuine Frigidaire and American Kitchen Equipment Lewyt and Bee Vac Electric Sweepers Check your items, then come in and see the finest display in Plattsmouth and Appliance Store 517 Main Dial 3171 Take advantage of our Lay -Away Plan for Christmas Gifts mm j llfl J 1 Sell It Thru Journal Want Ada