Nebraska State Histori cal Society 5 be 3 um VOL. NO. XT,n PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 26, 1926. NO. 23 Arbor Day Brings Holiday to but Few Larger Part of the Citizens Pay Little Attention to Nebraska's Own Legal Holiday. From Thursday's Dailv Today was the occasion set aside by the law of the state of Nebraska and by proclamation of Governor Mc Mullen. as Nebraska's own holiday Arbor day. The event was not gen rrallv nhsprvpd in thp ritv hnupver as only the banks of the city and the larger part of the offices at the court house were closed for the day in ' honor of the snirit of the tree nlant-! ers. . This holiday has a real significance for the residents of the whole state of Nebraska, and particularly this section, where the father of Arbor j day was for so many years a dis-j tinguished figure in the history of Nebraska. The holiday and the ideal j that it represents is one of the many ton has left to the future generations j for the improvement and betterment j of the great western state that he made his homeland. j The spirit of Mr. Morton and other j !?.lnJf.tr SV.Z0l iiiio Bine nuru ii CM-' "& concerts will he suitaDle features ior Sling territory, has contributed a;the entertainment of the public and wonderful part to the story of the wnetner or not tney are to be heid development of Nebraska, and not here wU1 be iargely up to the resi the least of their efforts was the;ents pj tnjs city urging on the early residents of the The Eagles band which plaved last teaching. "Plant Trees." and by fol-L. i i,( lnwine- this teaching- there has been - . n , ioiDg mis. lemniug mere uis oft-u and the:r work in this line will large- attractive growths of forestry over,, d d on the matter of whether the state that was at one time large- c nof tbev are to have the opportun- ly barren of trees save along the i f tting to practical use the les- valleys of the pioneer water courses. d pra6cticthat thev will have It was in our neighboring city. tn thrmirh Wnr thp Rtartill!r nf sage Arbor Lodge first issued his call to the pioneers to plant trees and shrub bery to aid in the development of the new state and from his earnest and thoughtful efforts for the uphuilding of the 6tate grew the idea of the holi day set aside for once each year when the residents, should set aside,, their other tasks and do their part toward improving and replenishing the nat ural beauties and resources of the state. By legislative enactment in 1872, the holiday was created and has since been observed by the state. ENJOYABLE BRIDGE PARTY From Thursday's Daily Last evening the members of the r,ntioiir- Danchtprs of America were cT.tnrtniTinH - at thp : home of Mrs. A. G. TJach on the oc casion of one of their regular social meetings and which was in the nature of a card party. The rooms of this hospitablefcome were filled with a very jolly party of the ladies and who passed the hours most pleasantly in bridge and high five at which the ladies showed the greatest skill and in which the great est interest was taken by the mem- Nebraska City, that the sage of',,, " i In the bridge contest Mrs. Balduff.80. as th .wefer conditions are was the winner of the first prize while. fettd sufficient to allow the play Mrs. William Woolcott was awarded to Pen and 11 is expected that this the consolation prize and in the high summer will see one of the most five games Mrs. L. B. Egenberger active tennis seasons that has been proved the most successful while Mrs. en3'ed n several years . Gould of York was awarded the con- The Plattsmouth Tennis club met eolation prize at the office of the Thomas Walling The partv was held by the commit- Abstract Co., on Wednesday evening tee consisting of Mrs. Bach. Mrs.iand started the first business of Joseph Libershal and the Misses ' of the year by electing Ray Larson Elizabeth Bergman. Josephine Rys as the president and C. J. Katterson and Helen Egenberger, and who as the secretary-treasurer of the club, proved to be royal hostesses to the! The courts, situated on west Gran mombcrs of the jolly party. lite street, are reported as being in Dainty and delicious refreshments excellent condition for the forthcom served at a suitable hour added to the imf season and with a few minor very much enjoyed event of this so ciety. NO NEWS OF MISSING MAN From Thursday's Daily There has been on additional in formation received here in regard to the disappearance of John Kroehler of Omaha, and the relatives here are holding out but little hope that he is still living and are convinced that he has made good his threat to end his life by drowning. It is stated that Mr. Kroehler was a man of a high type of intelligence and his nature had been that of a deep student and reader. That he has given the matter of ending his life some very serious and deliberate consideration wus evidenced by the first intimation of the intention to commit suicide of Mr. Kroehler. BURLINGTON OFFICIALS HERE From Thursday's Daily This afternoon President Hale Holden of the Burlington, Vice President E. P. Braken, in charge of the operating department of the railroad, with a number of the minor officials of the railroad, arrievd in the city on a special train from Chi cago. The party spent some time here visiting at the local Burling ton shops and looking over the plant which the company ha.s In operation nere.. w niie here they were the guests of Superintendent William Baird and who had the pleasure ot guiding them over the local shops. ATTENDS WEDDING From Friday's Daily Miss Helen Toman returned from Omaha last evening where she was an invited guest at the wedding of her friend, Anna Mae Sawyer. The wedding took place at St. Agnes church with a high mass and Father Brock and Father Morin per formed the ceremonies. After the wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride's parents. There were about forty guests, including Father Brock and Father Morin. After the breakfast everybody en- joyed a good time with the couple ne stunts were being and while some pulled on the couple witn tneir at- tendants left for a joy ride to Fre - mont from where the Drue ana j groom left for parts unknown Band Concert Season Will be ww 1 O Jlf" Ib 21110 xOflll !Local Band Is Planning to Se-Organ- ize if Opportunity for Playing Is to Be Offered. From Thursday s Daily The 'season of the vear is fast aD oachi wl?en the summer band The band concerts are the source of a great deal of pleasure to not only lll, 1 V Ul UV A k W . I ft .J7 X, ft, lUV VAvJSbWAM from nil nart nf tho nnuntv and from far more distant point as many from Lincoln and Omaha enjoy the drive! here to listen to the very fine pro grams that are a feature -of the sum mer concerts of the Plattsmouth band. If there is to be concerts held this year the fact should be known so that j Nicholas Senn hospital in Omaha oc the band can get in first clas shape purred the death of Ruth Baird and be all ready for the opening of Jr-es. four months old daughter of the season as soon as the weath is red ,Jones' of. ?ukin; ebrka ttid r,d Kr,riT, rainc wprmlThe little one, with her twin sister. - - t-- ---n - ' weather ditions There have been a number of in- quiriea as to whether or not the city i to on,-- wQ T,t ,r,H (h time is here when the fact of their! v.i k.u j .-.i .i upon, j There is need of some form of public outdoor entertainment and which field the band largely occupy. concert appears to TENNIS PLAYERS TO START THE SEASON From FridaVs Tai!y The tennis players of the city are preparing to start their season as improvements will be in a very Ehort time in top notch condition for tho forthcoming season for the knights of the net to enjoy themselves dur ing the long summer months. CARD OM THANKS We feel that we are at a loss to express in words, but take this means to show our fullest appreciation to the many loyal friends and neighbors who not only during our hour of bereavement but many times during the past year so gladly lent a hand to help us make life more pleasant and happy for our dear wife, mother and sister while she still lingered with us. To those who sent the many beautiful floral gifts we wish to ex tend special thanks. It is at such times as these that we appreciate the warmth of friendship that can never be forgotten. Lucius E. Yro man and family, Mrs. Mae Roberts. PURCHASES NEW HOME From Thursday's Daily Claude C. Smith and family are now residing in their new home that they have recently purchased in the second ward near the First Christ ian church. This was the property formerly owned by Philip Balser and is a very attractive home and one that will make an ideal location for a home. Mr. and Mrs. Smith had their household goods moved yes terday, and are no.Wvgetting :.pettled in the' hew home' which "1 "to be their permanent residence. Will Contest in Henricksen Es tate is on Trial County Court Busy Place Yesterday and This Morning in Trying Case From Near Eagle. From Thursday's Daily Commencing yesterday afternoon and running over into today the I county court was I 1 pX(.itiT1, onntPt n the scene of a very f the probating of the wi '0j(j tjm 11 of Andrew Hendricksen. ime resident of the vicinity of Eagle. The deceased it will be remem bered was found dead at his farm home some two months ago, having apparently hung himself from a tree in the farm yard and the body not located until the next morning. i Mr. Hendricksen was the ownf of a farm and more or less personal Property in and near the vicinity of his home and which under the will was largely left to the widow of the deceased and in tha distribution of which the daughter of his first mar riage was not named or the children of his deceased sen, Henry Henrick sen. ! The case has attracted more or less attention in the vicinity of Alvo and .agle and a very large num- ber of the rfcsidents cf tni s portion of the county were in attendance at the hearing, there being a large number of witnesses in the case. Among those who were present at the hearing yesterday afternoon were: S. C. Boyles, of Alvo and son. Dale Boyles of McCook. Jacob Fro- ... r T , Jich. Dr Longacre, Fred Swaigman. Peter' Sherman and Alvin Henrick- en' Lns .flthe dased' Mtr drew 1Hel?nSj8e- Z f fhZ df" ceased. H. K. Frantz, Ben Judkms, Mrs. Emma Henricksen. widow of the late Henry Henricksen and three children. Dale, Ruth and Vera, Carr. Carl Johnson. Mrs. J. H. mz ana uaugmer. .iiim, iitse T-n 3 J J A 1 If! - Lcna aRd Tillie Henricksen. DEATH OF LITTLE CHILD From Thursday's Tnllv Yesterday afternoon at 4:45 at the 1 1 1 1 c . . 1, V, .ner aunt. Airs, ueorge raney oi "1IS - B Ui her mother, and the child had been i vry good health and gaining in wfi?ht and strength up to the last week. She was first noticed as he Jing apparently not so well last Wed nesday and was under medical obser vation until Sunday, when the child was taken to the hospital at Omaha. Examination and tests developed that the child was suffering from strepto catic meningitis, a non-contagious form of meningitis and which had affected the brain of the child. A small operation was performed to give the child relief and to determine definitely the malady, but without success so far as restoring the suf fering child to health, and she con tinued to grow worse until death. The body was brought home today and the funeral services held this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Far ley home. Rev. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, held the services and gave words of comfort to the bereaved family. Miss Catherine Schneider sang one of the old hymns during the course of the service. The body was laid to rest in Oak Hill cemetery beside the mother, the pall bearers being four little girls, Jean Hayes, Jean Caldwell, Vestetta Robertson and Maxine Cloidt. A REAL RAIN From Friday's Dally The whole of Cass county today enjoyed a rain, the first real spring shower so far thise season and one that is appreciated to the utmost by the dwellers of the towns and cities as well as the farmers. The wheat belt has suffered a great deal from the drouth of the early spring season and gardens and pastures that are just getting in shape needed the rain very much and will be greatly bene fited. The reports are for continued un settled weather and which may mean several more days of the fine rains that will not be amiss. SAYS NOT RESPONSIBLE From Friday's Daily Rev. W. E. Goings has requested the Journal to state that he has had no part in the sending of his daugh ter. Miss Orpha, to the state school at Geneva, and that it had been his desire to have her sent to the home of relatives out in the state to be cared for but that his wishes in the matter were not followed - and the girl sent to the state school to be cared for "instead. Rev. Goings has made efforts to keep his family to gether and feels very keenly the fact of the daughter being sent away from home and among strangers. Bead the Journal for all the news. MRS. ELLEDGE SOME BETTER From Friday's Daily The reports from the hospital at Omaha state that Mrs. W. H. Elledge, who was operated on there on Wed nesday, is showing very pleasing im provement altho for a period of more than twenty-four hours her condi tion was very grave indeed. Mrs. Elledge stood the operation very well considering her very serious condition and this morning was able to recognize the members of the fam ily and seemed to be decidedly bet ter altho it will be some days be fore there will be any permanent change for the better in her condi tion. Anton Bajeck Pleases Radio Fans Last Night Popular Bohemian Xylophone Artist and Director of Legion Drum Corps Heard from KMA From Thursday's Daily One of the very popular radio pro grams on the air last night was that of Station KMA, Shenandoah, where Anton Bajeck, of Plattsmouth, popu lar Bohemian xylophone artist, band man and drum corps director, radio cast a lengthy program of xylophone selections to the accompaniment of Mrs. Helen Parker Upp. Promptly at 9 o'clock the home town fans were tuned in to hear the numbers of Mr. Bajeck and most of them stayed with KMA straight thru unitl the time of signing off at 11:15. Several vocal and other numbers were introduced during the two hour pro gram to break up the monotony of continuous xylophone offerings, the other artists on the program being Shenandoah folks. "Bike's" offerings included practic ally every one of the long list pub lished in yesterday's Journal and each wns preceded with a dedication to some of the local or more distant friends of Mr. Eajeck and his ac companist, Mrs. Upp. In one of the selections, "That Certain Party." Roy Olson of Plattsmeuti .gave a whist ling obligato that was enjoyed by the listeners. Mr. Bajeck not only received high praise from the listeners, but from Mr. May, himself, who is a finished musician and the director of May's Mandolin Orchestra and knows good music when he hears it. He has in vited the due to return for another evening's program on the "musical spareribs" at a not far distant date. They will also offer several of their most popular numbers on the Legion radio program from WOAW, Omaha, on the evening of May 13th. "Bike" says they found the weath er and roads greatly different than last fall, when he made the trip to Shenandoah with a group of music ians from here to radiocast from the May company's station. The artists are expressing their appreciation of the kindness of John F. Wclff, local garage man, who fur nished the car to take them to and from Shenandoah. BAISDTG YOUNG ARTIST The Falls City Journal of Mon day has as one of its front page features a cartoon covering the ac tivities of the clean up and paint up campaign in that city, and which is the work of a young man well known in this city where his fam ily were former residents. The young cartoonist is John Falter, the 16-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Falter of Falls City, and who while still a sophomore in the Falls City high school has achieved a large measure of success in the line that his natural talents seem to have fitted him so well. Since a small child the young man has shown a real talent for draw ing and at the age of ten years he was awarded a prize in a drawing contest held by the St. Joseph (Mo.) News-Press and has also received a number of prizes from the Omaha Daily News and other publications. His work since he was five years of age has attracted a great deal of at tention and with the progress that he is making in his choice line of work Mr. Falter has a very brilliant future before him. The work of the young man has attracted the gen eral attention of Falls City and the Journal editorially commends the young man for his splendid work. The well konwn cartoonist of the World-Herald, Spencer, was former ly a Falls City man and the resi dents there believe they have another young man that is going to shine in this line of work. Mr. Falter i3 the grandson of J. P. Falter and wife and George E. Dovey of this city and a nephew of Mrs. R. F. Patterson of Plattsmouth. HAS BEEN PROMOTED From Friday's Daily Word has been received here that Russell Reed, who has been engaged in working at thai Ford plant in Omaha for the past two years, has been promoted as a foreman of that place. He reports as liking his new position and is one of the leading helpers there. High School Young People Present Opera Very Clever and Tunelui Comic Oper- etta and Hiirh Class Musical Entertainment at Pamele. From Friday's Daily i Last evening the Plattsmouth high school glee clubs presented an eve ning of the most pleasing entertain ment at the Parmele theatre and one 'r est credit upon the young peop'e and the musical department ot the cit i Krrinti s i' nil w n Dili LmLimi unJan- jing as it was the first genera', review J ci tne several sections ci me musicm department that the citizens have had the opportunity of enjoying. The main event of th evening's' program was the operetta, "The Pen-j nant," a comic musical offering which J offered a very enjoyable vehicle forj the well chosen cpt. The operetta was laid around one of the small col leges, the hero of the story, captain of the .football team, a youth work-' mg his v.av through school ana in invp with thr- r-nii ri. h eiri. who' reciprocated his love but whose am- bitious mother was desircv.s of hrr al liance with an English lord that the peerage might play a part in the family tree. The role of the hero was taken most acceptably by Edgar Wes rott while Miss Catherine Schneider appeared ac the heiress that was be ing forced into the foreign alliance by her foster mother, which role was taken by Miss Evelyn Robb, in a very artistic manner. The English lord was played by Francis Robb very cleverly while John Nelson gave a' real presentation of the real American father that secretly sympathized with the desire of his daughtey for mar-! principals had a large part of the solo musical selections that they gave most ian,s club committee, this or dcligbtfully. The comedv roles in the j Panization taking the lead in the operetta were well placed in Herbert : Plans for the musical observance and Patterson as "Levi Lender," the Jew- j the Public can by co-operating with ish gentleman always awake to thethe chairman of the committee as business end of any proposition and;slst Ter' much in the pleasant events who was the financial backer of theithat feature the Music Week. English lord, as well as the role -of t There will be a number of com "Verdant Green." played by Jack,munity musical offerings during the Hatt and whose work was a real sur-week and 11 is hoped to have uome prise and delight to the members of,thinS each night for the special ob the audience. Miss Helen Sharp as, stance of the week and which will the college widow also added a part 1 make the event as most memorable of the comedy of the play as well as one for the city of Plattsmouth and the musical numbers as did Mr. Hatt jits people. and Mr. Paterson. Warren Taylorj The state federation of Woman's Linville Wiles, and Jean Spangler, clubs is sponsoring the movement in were members of the football teani, and Misses Irene Pfoutz and Florence Yelie h added charm to the operetta in their personal beauty and musical numbers. In the various numbers and at- tractive settings of the operetta. the choruses composed of the large num- ber of young people of the school add- music. ed a very delightful portion of the. evening. The choruses were as fol-, Henry Brinkman of Sedalia, Mls-lov.-s: jsouri, is here for a brief visit with Helen' Sharp. Martha Gorder, Eve-; his old friends and with his mother, lyn Robb. Florene Yelich, Marie' Mrs. Frank Brinkman, and his sis Spery, Mildred Meisineer, Dora ters, Mrs. H. C. LaChappell of Denver, Soennichsen. Wilhelmina Heinrichsen, and Mrs. Hilda Mahoney of Boston, Clara Mae Thompson, Irene Pfoutz, ! who are here visiting with the Isabel Marshall. Mildred Hall, Cath-' mother. erine 'McClusky, Margaret Engelke-j meier, Vivian Livingston. Mary Ellen Vallt7,'JLa,ura .Skaiak' ?lma .Kar Then tell the world about it through ger, Mildred Livingston, Herbert Pat- T , . . , , . terson, Edgar Wescott. Jack Hatt.lfte 1 Wt Ad column. Lincille Wiles, George Perry. Noble Kiser, August Knoflicek, Dorothy Todd. Alice Marquette, Emily Stava, Margaret Bauer, Catherine Schneider, Bernice Arn, Gladys Bushnell, Leona Hud?on, Theresa Libershal. Margaret Iverson. Janet Snyder, Elsie Allen. Helen- Stout, Treva Edgerton. Charles Howard, Thomas Swoboda, Lawrence Leonard, Leonard Lutz. George Cald well, Robert Fitch. Warren Taylor, John Nelson, Richard Livingston, Francis Robb, Wilbur Hall and Jean Spangler. Preceding the operetta the high school orchestra gave a group of three numbers that were most artistically rendered and gave the large audience a real appreciation of the fine musical talent that is a part of the high school and from the offering of the frchestra under the efficient direc torship of Mr. LeRoy S. Fager, musi cal supervisor, the Plattsmouth or chestra certainly should rank with a'hy in the state in point of excellence. The personnel of the orchestra was as follows: Violette Begley, George Caldwell, Martha Gorder, Frederick Gorder, Harlan Gorder. Leona Hudson. Wil bur Hall, August Knoflicek. Catherine McClusky, Eleanor McCarty, Ira Mumm, Jean Spangler, Alice Wooster, Delores Wiles. Robert Wurl. Charles Howard, Edgar Wescott and Donald Rainey. Not the least of the outstanding features of the evening was the rep resentation of the junior high school on the program of the entertainment as this group of the gifted young peo ple served to entertain the audience during intermissions of the operetta, a chorus of the boj-s and girls giving two very high class numbers and which gave their excellent voices a fine opportunity of being enjoyed. The double sextette of the junior high girls also gave two fine numbers and their offering was further enhanced by the solo; dance given by Miss Max ine Cloidt, one of the talented little ladies in this portion of the school departments. The operetta and whole evening's entertainment was a distinct credit to the Plattsmouth schools and show ed the splendid training that the young people have received in the past .ear under the supervision of Mr. LeRoy S. Fagtr as the musical eu- j pervisor of the city school. Miss Vyrai Fossier, who has charge of the musical won: or tne junior nign also deserved a great deal of credit for her work. That the large number er appreciation of the work of mus ic in the city schools there is not the slightest doubt. Assisting the supervisors of the Lun- Goll, accompanist. Miss Alice Woost assistant acCompanist. B. G. Woodward. cornetist and Ilarvev t,- , . . Music Week to be One of Nation Wide Interest pjw-,, Cfln an(J Shoujd H , . of Best Observances in State From May 2nd to 9th. From Saturday's Daily The observance of Music Week, May 2nd to 9th will be one of the most notable events that has been held in this community in some time if the plans of the leading musicians of the city materlize and will afford a real treat to the music lovers of the city and county. The city has a very large number of talented musicians that can be depended upon to furnish a very fine program of the finest music that can be found in the middle west. The local observance of Music i Week will be in the hands of Mrs. John F. Gorder as chairman of the - "e tiaie ana iirs. ti. wescoit of this city is the chairman of committee that has charge of plans for the week and under direction every community of the the her the the to of state is being reached through lubs, schools and churches stimulate interest in the week lfoJiS 4 m 0 a ft i 0 ; r Id o Your Banking in less time than it takes to glance over the newspaper! by carrying an account with us and banking by mail. Drop us a line and we'll explain in detail. Hi The First NAtionalBank THE BANK WHER YOU PEEL AT MOAM5 PrATTSNOUTH HZ American Legion Auxiliary Holds a Pleasant Meeting Ladies Meet at the Home of Mrs. R. P. Westover Yesterday With a Large Attendance. From Friday's Dailv The members oi tlie American Legion Auxiliary enjoyed a very fine meeting at the home of Mrs. R. P. Westover that was quite largely at tended and was one of the most in teresting sessions that the ladies have held in some time. Mrs. West- over was assisted In the entertain ing by Mrs. Frank Barkus. Mrs. E. A. Webb, Mrs. Robert Will. Mrs. Golda Eeal, and Mrs. Thomas Walling. Jr. The short business session. was de voted to the discussion of a num ber of the plans for the forthcoming American Legion district convention which is to meet in this city on May 20th and in which the ladies of the Auxiliary will assist in the enter taining of the visitors. Mrs. Walling gave a very inter esting discussion of the Poppy, th official flower of the American Le gion adopted in memory of the pop pies that grow so abundantly in the eastern section of France where the great battles of the world war oe cured and which bloom in their un dying crimisem hues over the last resting places of the American sold iers sleeping their last long rest in France. The Auxiliary each year have sales of the artificial poppies for memorial days and the funds of which are devoted to the disabled soldiers and sailors in the hospitals of the nation. In addition to the business ses sion the ladies enjoyed a very fine program that was most artistictlly given by the various artists. Little Miss Janet Westover gav a very charming solo dance that re flected the greatest credit upon this winsome little lady and was heart ily encored by the members of the party. MrBi Robert Reed favored the ladies with a high class piano selec tion that was given in her always pleasing manner. Mrs. Hilt Martin, well known vocalist was heard in a song of un usual beauty and which was a most enjoyable feature of the afternoon program. Readings were given by Miss Helene Perry and Miss Delores Bosse, both of which were very much en joyed and gave a great opportunity for the members of the party to ap preciate the dramatic ability of these two ladies. 1 Mrs. A. D. Caldwell was on the program with a very pleasing violin selection that added Interest and charm to the program. At the conclusion of the afternoon dainty refreshments were served that .made a fitting climax of the already pleasant afternoon. One of the pleasing new art work is that of fancy lamp designing and which can be learned by calling at the Bates Book & Gift shop annex and free "lessons given. Join the classes that are working now. year of Progress EH El KEDEASKA jj 3