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' 1 1 1 1 ' i" ' v - THE PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, SEMI-WEEKLY JOURNAL PAGE EIGHT Monday, May 13, 1957 Ex-Elmwood Man Elected To Top Post Mrs. Dudley Leavitt Phone 42447 May 16, Thursday, Center Club meets afternoon with Mrs. Olive Hall. May 16, Thursday, American Legion meets, 8 p. m. at G. A. R. Hall. May 16, Thursday, 8 p. m. Elmwood High School gradua ton,' Methodist Church, Charles Marshall, speaker. Charles C. Fowler, a former Elmwood resident, has been sup erintendent of school at the Wheatland Community School, Wheatland, la., since 1951. He has been named county super intendent of schools of Wheatland la. His election to this position was made by the Clinton County Board of Education at a special meeting held at Dewitt, It Is reported. Superintendent Fowler will as, sume his new office Aug. 1. ' Before moving to Wheatland he served as superintendent at Bayard for five years. He is a graduate of Emwood High School, also a graduate of Peru State Teachers College, at Peru, and has done graduate work In administration at Drake Univer sity at Des Moines, la. Mr. and Mrs. Fowler have two daughters, Mrs. Victor (Cella) Sims, of Louisiana and a grad uate of Wheatland Community School and Susie, a freshman of the same school. Fowler is a foster son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Marshall, and Is also a cousin of Marshall, since Mr. Marshall's mother, and Mr. Fowler's father were brother and sister. Elmwood people see him each year as he always returns for the E. H. 8. alumni ban quet, and Is planning to come again this year, so Marshall re ports. Roger Dennis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loren Dennis, Bellevue, grandson of Charles Finley and also of Mrs. R. M. Dennis, Elm wood was honored at the recent track meet held In Auburn. Rog er Is a senior in Bellevue High School class of 65 graduating on May 22. It is reported "Roger Dennis, anchor man on Bellevue mile relay team In 4th position, was a hero receiving the baton, to clinch the title for Bellevue." Roger was a former student at E. H. S. with the class which , is graduating this year. Mr. and Mrs. Wlliam Borne meler have been entertaining her brother and wife Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pansky, this week. The latter live at McMinnlville. Ore., and enroute to Elmwood stopped In Denver and visited Mrs. Chris Backemeyer and Mrs. Conrad Miller. While in Elmwood they visited another brother, Mr. and Mrs. Rhinehart Pansky, and other relatives; al so went to Murdock to visit Dan Pansky; then on to Hay ward en, la., to visit their son and family before returning to Ore gon. Wm. Bornemeler reports Abstracts of TitU "Title Insurance" -THOMAS WALLING CO. Plattsmouth, Nebraska V r Here's what mm? neatness, security. The work stays stapled as long as you want it then a gentle push on the remover and. ZIP! the staple's out You'll like it So will your frisnds. Makes an ideal gift. The Plattsmouth Journal 410 Main Street an unusual find on his farm this week, a litter of half breed coy ote and dog pups. There were five of them and as the men routed them out of theLr burrow, they shot them. He also reports trapping another red fox this week. Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Whltham, Madison, Kans., were weekend guests of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brockman. Capt. and Mr3. Keith Whitham and family were recent visitors of his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Brockman. Cap tain Whitham and family recent ly returned from Vz years ser vice In the U. S. In Austria and Oermany. He has been assign ed to duty near Baltimore. Mrs. Ralph Dorr has been In the General Hospital at Lincoln for the past week and is re ported as responding well to the treatments. Leland Hayes and daughter, Yvonne. Lincoln, visited Mrs. Gertrude Hayes on Wednesday evening also the Orval Miller family. The Leland Hayes expect to make a trip to California in about a week to visit a daugh ter, Gertrude May, husband and family, who purchased a new home in Long Beach, before the holdays, and are now living In it. They also will visit a son, John, and wife, who recently purchased a new home in Long Beach and moved into it. John is employed with the Hancock Oil Co. there, it is reported. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Llnder report the birth on May 2, of a granddaughter, Sandra Jean, weighing 8 pounds and 2 oun ces. The parents are Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Llnder, Lincoln. Mother and daughter are get ting along fine. Westside Rooters 4-H The Westside Rooters 4-H Club met at the home of Donald Hol lenbeck, Friday, May 3. Mr. Schmadeke was at the meeting, and showed pictures of cattle, sheep and swine. The club was asked to judge them. Linda Pool joined the club. Clayton Miller gave a demon stration on how to select a calf. After the meeting Mrs. Hollen beck served a lunch. Fredine Engelking News Reporter ROYAL NEIGHBORS MEET Maple Leaf Camp J No. 5392 Royal Neighbors of America met on May 2,. at 8 p. m. at the G. A. R. Hall. Neighbor Mabel Ebeler, Oracle, presided in spite of a 'severe throat condition and hoarsenessi with Past Oracle Neva Rhoden assisting in tht speaking work. Neighbor Mina T. . Leavltt, recorder, filled her chair. The regular opening ceremon ies and roll call of officers was held. Adult application for Den nis Ray Drake was presented, and balloted upon, which was favorable. Recorder to notify of acceptance. It was decided to meet at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, May 29, at the corner of Neighbor Gladys Preston, and members to go to the Elmwood Cemetery to dec orate the graves of departed Royal Neighbors. All who can come, do so, bringing what flow ers they have for decorations. Neghbor Ethel Heler was re- oorted as being under the doc tor s care with high blood pres sure. She filled the chair of Marshal as the regular Marshal assisted the Oracle. The mother of Neighbor Mary Phillips, Mrs George Brinton, Sr., was also you've been waiting for BOSTITCH B8R The First Practical Combination Stapler and Staple Remover Nothing like it for fastening bags and bundles, bills and checks, window shades and curtain tie-backs, decorations and scrap books... all kinds of home, school, office, shop and hobby work. On your desk, in your hand, or used as a tacker, this powerful, compact Bostitch all-purpose stapler is tops in speed. $315 Alio ova Habit without rhe rtmover fr $2.65 Plattsmouth, Ne?r mmmmmmmtmamu KNOW YOUR .,1,,.,WHWH. m , ., II f .;.., I v- Builder L wt)j,w. .l . ' - x ' THE BUILDER CONSTRUCTS THE MANY BUILDINGS, DOCKS, BRIDGES, TRISTLIS AND SIMILAR PROJECTS NEEDED OVERSEAS BY THE NAVY. HE CAN ERECT ANY STRUCTURE, OPERATE SAW MILLS, PER0 RM L0G6ING OPERATIONS, DO FINISHED CARPENTRY, CABINET MAKING; USE AND CARE TOR ANY TOOL; READ AND WORM (ROM BLUEPRINTS AND MAKE ESTIMATES AND SPECIflCATIONS f OR MATERIALS NEEDED, reported as ill and confined to her bed with high blood pres sure and other ailments. Oracle will have a sick card sent to her. Oracle Ebeler also reported the vice-oracle had presented a nylon infant dress to the i new baby daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Melvln Juilfs. her name1 is Car oline Marvine, born April 20th. At the June meeting a mis cellaneous bridal shower will be held for Neighbor Joyce Phillips, whose wedding occurred May 5. Attendance prize was drawn in name of May Phillips, she was not present, so the. $1.50 will be added to next week, mak ing $2. Refreshments were served by the Oracle. Former Resident Returns Home After 50 Year Absence Herman Kessler, who came to this city in 1896, from his native Oermany, Is again a resident of Plattsmouth, now be ing at the Nebraska Masonic Home, and has had a very in teresting time in trying to lo cate friends of the olden days. He left here in 1906 and cannot find many that he recognizes or that are acquainted with him. He was raised a Mason in Plattsmouth lodge, No. 6, AF &AM in 1905 whsn V. V. Leo nard, pioneer photographer, was master of the lodge. His work has been largely In railroad shop lines, covering a number of years in Plattsmouth, Lincoln, Havelock, Torrlngton, Wyo., and Wymore, from which place he came to Plattsmouth. When he came to Plattsmouth in the . early days he entered employment with the Burlington at the local shops. His first job was with ' the store depart ment In the lumber yard under the late Frank Boyd, then one of the most active spots in the shop yards. Later he entered the "mill" where the late Ed Barstow was foreman and also was associated with the late Wil liam Tippens. Mr. Kessler states that the family when residing here .lived In a residence near the present William Schmidtmann residence He also was one of the volun teer labor men that helped to build the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed Church,, at Fifth and Vine Street. He recalls that when he first came here, he made out appli cation for his "first" naturall zation papers. Later when he was visiting the court house, he met the late W. K. Fox and at that time a number were being naturalized. Mr. Fox Inquired as to his papers and finding ne naa only the "first" papers, he arranged to have Herman given his final papers and he was a full fledged citizen. It was the custom In those days to grant "first" papers that would entitle the newcomer to vote, this has now been changed and the applicant must receive his full Citizenship. Mr. Kessler is a brother of Miss Antonia Kessler, celebrated pianist, 'and for many years one of the best known musicians In this part of the west. Later she was married and left this city for the east where she won further fame for her musical work. She is still living and in her advanced years resides at a home near Chicago, and even today her artistic fingers can lure beautiful melodies from the piano. The Air Force has cut by near ly two thirds the funds ear marked for development year Funeral Services For Judy Hohman Slated Wednesday Funeral services for Judy Hoh man will be held at 10 a. m. Wednesday in St. Patrick's par ish, Manley. The 10-year-old in valid daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hohman, Weeping Water, died at her home Sunday after noon. In addition to her parents, the girl is survived by two sisters, four brothers, and the maternal grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. A- dolph Koubek, Plattsmouth, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hohman of Manley. Rosary services will be re cited at 8 p. m. Tuesday in the Hobson Funeral Home, Weeping Water. Judy was born April 12, 1947. Cordon T. Sanders Dies Early Today At- Masonic Home Funeral services for Gordon T. Sanders today are pending with the Hime-Roader Funeral Home, Omaha. Mr. Sanders, a resident of the Masonic Home since 1950, died there early this morning. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, Miss Frances Sanders. Mr. Sanders was born May 9, 1885, in Rldgetown, Ontario, Canada, and entered Masonic Home from St. John's Lodge, No. 25, Omaha. He had been in ill health for a number of years and retired from work with the Federal Re serve Bank In 1936. Burial will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Omaha. EVERY YOUNC MAN SOULD KNOW . . . . . . about our plan, "De signed for Young Men". Someday you may need cash or credit for busi ness or a home or other opportunities - - and this plan shows you the sure way to have it. Our booklet. "Design ed for Young Men," de scribes this unusual plan. Write or phone for a : : .B7 : : . i: . . ' .-..v. v.- Charles Thomason 805 Ave. D Phone 4059 Plattsmouth, Nebr. M 'ttktJCUat m copy. 5 M' William Boyd Porter Dies at Newton, Iowa William Boyd Porter, 71, mem ber of one of the early day families of this section of Cass County, died Thursday at the home of a son, J.- B. Porter, of Newton. Ia. Mr. Porter Is well known to many In this county as he was for many years employed as engineer on the Missouri Pa cific from Kansas City to O maha. He has largely made his home In Kansas City and Omaha until his retirement from service. He has in recent years been living at Newton with the son. Mr. Porter was a member of the Masonic order being a mem ber of Kansas City lodge No. 643. Survivors are a wife and son. Christian Science services were held this (Monday) after noon at 2 o'clock at the Sattler Funeral home. Attend Funeral At Chicago Mrs. Adam Przudzik departed Friday noon to attend funeral services of her brother, James Rvdecki, of Hartford, Conn., who died May 8th. Funeral services will be held in Chicago with burial at Resur rection Cemetery. Chicago, Sat urday. Mrs. Przudzik is the mother of the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Joseph Przudzik of this city. - Journal Want Ads Pay ore E 16 -ox. Tube careys salt , Free of Extra Cost When You Buy FOOD CLUB Gd. Black PEPPER 4-ox. Can A 49c Value iTTU V Mrs. Mary Jose Dies at Nebraska City On Thursday . Mrs. Mary E. Jose, 76, native of Otoe County, well known In this section of Nebraska died Thursday afternoon at the Brown Hospital in Nebraska City. She had been suffering from a heart condition for a week. Mrs. Jose was born July 3, 1880, at Burr, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rogge. She was married on February 19, 1902 to James E. Jose at Sterling. The family resided on a farm near Palmyra, and In 1934 moved to Nebraska City. She was a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are children. Wilbur Jose, Snipe Lake. Sask. Can.; Evelyn Rowe, Elliott, la.; Wil lard Jose, Auburn; Forest Jose, Nebraska City; Fay Jose, Mur ray; Everett Jose, Weeping Wa ter; Ester Mitzner, Nebraska City. Thirteen grandchildren, six ereat grandchildren, three sis ters, Mrs. Belle Horstman. Lin coln; Mrs. Chester Rouse. Ster ling and Miss Rhova Rogge, Sterling and many nieces and nenhews also survive. Funeral servients were held Monday at 2 p. m. at the Pet erson Mortuary, Nebraska Citv, with Rev. Merrill Willis in charge. Burial was at Wyuka. The' White House has announ ced plans for a test flight by helicoDter of the President, Sec ret Service guards and some newspaper men late In June, as part of a mock evacuation of the capital. , - -rv I K J;r M A L KpJUr Than 100,000 items El Pint Fairmonts Ice Cream Civen Free of Exra Cost When You Buy Top Frost Fresh Froien Apple, Cherry or Peach Fie, Large 24-oz. 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Siyvjvors are husband. Walter of Lincoln; daughter, Mrs. Carl Sell f Plattsmouth; sister, Mrs. Lenora Balllnger, Mrs.Wiley Sig ler, Omaha; Mrs. Henry Hels ner, Nebraska City; brothers, Graydon, Ray and Dean Dun can, all of Nebraska City. Tlje body was taken to the Peterson-Lett Mortuary at Ne braska City for funeral arrange ments. Burial will be at the Wyuka Cemetery in Nebraska City. The passing of Mrs. Farris will bring a great regret to the many friends she had made while a resident here, who will share with the family the sorrow that her passing has brought. Contrary to widespread pub lic Impressions, high officials think it will be some years before the missile replaces the airplane in defense. Pay Your Accounts Owed To PLATTSMOUTH MOTORS At 337 Main St. Phone 266 1 Cet 1 Free of Extra Cost or You Regular Package of Any Flavor Food Club Gelatin Dessert Free of Extra Cost When You Buy FOOD CLUB MARGARINE 1 -lb. On. A 37e Value for 29c. 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