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Nebraska State Histori cal Society a vol. no. xin PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JULY 5, 1926. NO. 43 Mi v K. 0. Club Holds Pleasant Banquet Last Evening Organization of Young People of West Side Entertain Cast of "Brown's in Town." From Thursday's Daiiy Last exening the K. S. hall on west Locust street was the scene of a very delightful gathering given by the members of the K. O. club of this snock from the striking of the light city in honor of the members of the nin? holt hut was able tn retrain hJ cast of "Brown's in Town the play that was recently presented by the club and which proved one of the real successes of the entertainment of the season in this city. The hall was most attractively ar ranged for the occasion, the club colors of lavender and pink forming the basis of the decorations and which was a touch of lovliness to the scene, the streamers of these colors were placed on the tables while the pink candles added their part to the decorative plan of the hall. Over the laoies was suspenaea ine iesioons or the club colors while at the windows were placed curtains of pink and lavender. Floral decorations of daisies and sweet peas served to form a part of the general beauty of the scene and with the bright and attractive group tof young people made a very delight- ful scene. The ladies nf tho TTniv Pncnrv sodality had charge of the prepara- the United States, that of an Eagle , to complete her costume. The brides tion and serving of the banquet and Scout. maid earned a bouquet of the pinL it was one that would tempt the most This designation is awarded only , rosebuds. discriminating epicure with its dainti- after years of service in scouting and ; T"e groom was attended by his ness and skillful serving. The menu was as follows Fruit Cocktail Spring Salad Olives Veal Birds Buttered Potatoes Cream Gravy Hot Buttered Rolls Ice Cream Preserves Wafers Coffee As the feast was disposed of by the members of the jolly party the eve nine was turned over to Jack TThlik as the toastmaster and who yery be called upon In their, own organiza- ' place was the favors of the bride's cleverly filled this role. Introducing tions in the community at large where ' cake. There were covers for twenty with appropriate remarks the mem- the Scouts have often been of much, at tne breakfast. bers of the banquet party who were appreciated service. i The bride and groom left by auto called upon for short responses. The Scout creed calls upon all that immediately after the wedding break- The toastmaster called upon all of i3 best in the boy and the tests that fast on a honeymoon at Lake Okiboji, the members of the cast of "Brown's are made to determine the award of Iowa where they will be the guests in Town," responses being given by the medals and degrees of the Scout3 of friends. Edward Gradoville, Frank Koubek, are wononly after the Scout has j The going away gown of the bride John Svoboda, Jr., Louis Sedlak, Louis proven his metal and passed the nec- was of powder blue georgette that Svobodf" Louise Kalacek, Alice essary tests to win him these recog-,vvas most charnjing with the beauty Wooster, Mrs. Oscar Sandin, direct- nitions and it is a real honor to any; and charm of the happy bride, ress of the play, Frances Sedlacek and hoy to bear on his breast the insignia j The bride has grown to womanhood Ruth Janda, George Sedlacek, chair- G( n3 rank in tEe Scout life as they j in this city and where she was edu man of the banquet committee and are honor badges won by hard and J cated in the local schools and dur Frank Smith were also called upon for faithful work and clean living. jing her residence here has been num brief remarks. : nf thf? honor a we have said. ' bered among the most talented ladies The principal address of the eve- ning was that of Mike Vitersnik, president of the club, who extended the welcome of the club to the guests of the evening and gave warm words of praise to Mrs. Sandin and her as- sistants who had offered the play, the proceeds of which had gone to the club and in response to the speak- crs suggestion Mrs. Sandin was given a rising vote oy tne memDers oi me banquet party. Mr. Vitersnik ex plained that the letters K. O. stood for the Bohemian name of Catholic Youth and which was the most fitting title for this organization composed of the young people of the Holy Rosary parish. He urged a more thorough spirit of friendship among the mem- beraand the greater realization of tho novrnciim.-oa f tho rr.orr.hora ...v. . w... as example to the communty of the youtn or the church and a greater tie- ' nchhv misconstrued has" grown to manhood in this city votion to the teachings and precepts Ftte $x 7nd the JeasSna and .Is one of the most highly re of the church of which they are a " "porta of : the trip JeJsao'ted youn professional men of ... . . . . - . . very important part iviier me aaaress oi me presiaem the members nf tho hanmiot nartv , , - Wtre most dolie-htfnllv ontortainod hv an exhibition of the Charleston, given evening, was at homeland was call by Fred Sedlak, Miss Mary Sedlak and "d by the deputy sheriff who asked Louis Sedlak, the brothers and sister him to accompany him to the scene, proving real experts at this popular west of Murray where it was report dance and presenting it with the skill ed that three men were stranded and finish of the veteran stage along the highway and making more dancers. or less of a disturbance. Not know- During the banquet the Keystone ing just what was doing there it Radio orchestra of Omaha furnished was thought best to have some as a very delightful program of the pop- sistance and accordingly Mr. John ular songs and music of the day that son was asked by the deputy to go, made a most pleasing touch to the as he was a peace officer of the city enjoyment of the members of the and the various law enforcing units party. I have the custom of assisting each After the banquet the members of other where possible. The request the party enjoyed the remainder of was one that the chief of police the evening in a delightful dance on , could hardly afford to refuse as an the open air pavilion of the K. S. officer of the law and he accordingly park and to the attractive music fur-! accompanied the deputy. The trip nished by the Keystone boys and after was not made, Mr. Johnson states, hearing their dance numbers one can to try and exercise any undiw au appreciate the popularity of their thority but merely as a courtesy to radio programs over WOAW and another officer of the law In the dls KOIL. . i charge of his duties. The banquet committee of the K. O. club in charge of the event was composed of George Sedlacek, chair man, Pauline Gradoville, Ernest Janda, Frances Krejci and Theresa' Donat. (Born and family of this city. Miss! The K. O. club has been in exist-, Edna Snell and Mrs. Roy Croft of ence in this city for the past two Omaha, motored to Union where they years and comprises a membership of -attended the wedding of Miss Alice some sixty-five of the popular young Todd and Mr. Ernest Rathe of Adams, people of the city and has at its head . Nebraska, the ceremony occuring at Mike Vitersnik, whose efforts and the home of the parents of the bride, ! leadership has added greatly to Its Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Todd. The cere- Progress. It Is one of the organiza- j mony was one of the most elaborate tions of which the community can weddings held In the southern por- h Prud and does a splendid work In tion of the county for; some time and jne social and religious lines of the! quite largely attended by the friends ' y' of the contracting parties. SUFFERS FROM SHOCK From Thursday's Dally In the electrical storm here Tues day afternoon several Plattsmouth people are reported to have suffered more or less from the severe light ning shocks, following the striking of the lightning in the east portion of the city. The lightning is re ported to have struck in the vicinity of Third and Oak street and caused Mrs. John Iverson, who was at home to be knocked down and almost un conscious for a short time. A. B. Smith, the well known contractor and builder was going home at the time of the storm and when near his home on Third street he was knocked down by the force of the feej aj once and make his way on into the house. Edward Patter son Receives High Honor as Scout First Cass County Boy to Receive the Eagle Scout Honors and. One of Few in the State. From' Thursday's Daily Edward Patterson, the eldest son of Mr- and Mrs- R- F- Patterson of this city yesterday received an hpnor mat is striven ior ana aesirea Dy every member of the Boy Scouts In many acts of merit in community , and Scout work and its award is the highest that can come to a scout for his services. Edward Patterson has been active ly engaged in Scout work here for a : period of several years, starting his work as soon as his age permitted and has been one of the faithful and hard working members of the Plattsmouth troons. serving in all ranarltiVs that thp Rov Scouts mieht the Eagie Scout is the highest and that it ig not easny won jg shown by the fact that Edward is the only !r,p snllt in nass countv at this time an(1 one of tne three that pos-( esses (nIs honor in southeastern Ne- hraska The Plattsmouth Scouts are pleased witn tn e honor that has come to their friend nd assoCiate and it will be an incentive to. others to strive for this high honor of scoutdom and which is a merit badge of a real clean cut American boyhood. HAS TRE? MISCONSTRUED From Friday's Daily Chief of Police A. R. Johnson, who WaS 3. lew UlgULS ilgU talicu un lu , ho riomitv ehorffF nut tn accompany the deputy sheriff 'out to r no -piMnwv ni riH v u ;i m iit-tii i wTir ; . , . . . . . At the time of the trip the chief ' " - i s k a f rtntv fnr thp Of police Who was OIT OUiy IOr me ATTEND WEDDING From Thursday s Dally i.aa ovon,? Mr. onrl Mrs. ' Henry Young People Joined in Wed lock Today Miss Kathryn Wadick and Mr. Rob ert M. Walling Married at 8 o'clock This Morning. From Thursday's Daily Thi morning at S o'clock at the rectory of the St. John's Catholic church occurred the marriage of two of the popular young people of this community. Miss Kathryn Wadick and Mr. Robert M. Walling. The ceremony was very quiet and was attended by a small party of the relatives and a few close friends of the happy young people, the impres - sive lines being read by Monsignor Michael A. Shine, rector of the church, the beautiful ring service be-! ing used in the joining of the lives- of the estimable young people. The bride was a picture of charm and beauty in a gown of white I georgette, trimmed in lace and with a striking picture hat of pale green with white slippers and hose. The bride carried a shower of the bride roses, lillies of the valley and baby breath. Miss Wadick was attended by Miss Mary Margaret Walling, sister of the groom, and who was gowned in a very winsome summer frock of light green crepe trimmed in gold and and wearing a picture hat of green oroiuer, j,ooaru waning oi umana the groom being garbed in a blue iu.l and the best uu.n dark in i light grey tuil. The wedding party wor-3 enter tained following the marri.'.ga at the home of !. and Mrs. Oscar Gapen at a very ..harming wedduig break fast, the apicintment8 of tLe lunch eon being in a color scheme of pink. pink roses foiming the ma.u feature of the decorative scheme. At each of the city, as she is a musician of real ability and has often been heard ., in piano recitals in this community. For the past several years Miss Wad ick has been engaged as teacher of music at the state Institution at (Glenwood, Iowa, where her splendid j talents have been recognized by the officers of the institution and who part with her services very regret- fully. A lady of more than usual charm of personality the bride has a vast number of friends In this city and Glenwood who are pleased to learn of her happiness and extend to her their heartiest well wishes. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Adams of Sheridan, Wyoming. The groom is manager of the Thos. Walling Abstract Co., having held mis position since i lie ueam v A WallIn The this position since the death of his groom r. ' - the community. Mr. and Mrs. Walling will be at , , . , . . . . r . T . r . v. nome lo llieir ineuus aiici i uij xum . . . . at their home in the Coronado apart ments and their many friends here are delighted to learn that they are to make their home here in the future among the v friends of year's standing. The many friends here among whom the Journal is pleased to be numbered, extend to these estimable young people the best of wishes for the many years of happiness that lie before them. ENTERTAINS FOR FRIEND From Friday's Daily Last evening Miss Helen Wescott was hostess to a very charming theatre party . in honor of Miss Dorothy Evans, of Tushmigo, Okla homa, a house guest of Miss Ruth Shannon. The members of the party enjoy ed the performance of "My Old Dutch" at the Parmele theatre for some time and they then adjourned to the Morgan Sweet shop where the party was served with dainty and delicious refreshments that served to complete the evening of the rarest pleasure to all of the roemoers of the jolly party. Those who attended the occasion were: Misses M,ary, Jean and Ruth Tidball, Catherine Schneider, Mildred Crom of University Place, Sarah Baird, Ruth Shannon, Helen Pfoutz, Helen Wurl. Kathleen Troop, Violette Begley, Ursula Herold, Merna Wolff, Ella Margaret Wiles, Margurite Wiles Helen Wiles, Miss Dorothy Evans and Helen Wescott. HERE FROM FLORIDA From Thursday's Dally Robert L. Propst, for many years a resident of this portion of Cass county and now living at Lake Worth, Florida, is here enjoying a visit with the old time friends and the rela tives in this section of Nebraska as several of the daughters and their families are still residents of this state. While here Mr. Propst will visit his daughter, Mrs. J. F. Sindi lear of Omaha and Mrs. Elmer Halls trom of Avoca. The trip from Florida was made by auto, Mr. Propst coming here with his son, William Propst, they leaving Lake Worth or last Monday and getting into Omaha on Friday night, a real fast trip. They enjoyed a very pleasant trip and found the roads very good with a few efcep tions. Mr. Will Propst drove on to Grant to look after his wheat crop ( there while the father stopped here j for a short stay. Pretty Home Wedding Occurs at Ulysses, Neb. George W. Snyder, Jr., of Mynard and Miss Gertrude Tyson of Ulysses Married. From Thursday's Daily Yesterday afternoon at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rone Tyson, near Ulysses, occured the marriage of Miss Gertrude Tyson to Mr. George W. , Snyder, Jr., of near Mynard. The wedding was a very quiet one and attended by a number of the relatives of the con trasting parties. . The wedding is the culmination of a romance of several years standing when the bride was teaching school in the vicinity of Mynard and the young people have developed their friendship into the happiness of their wedding yesterday. The bride is a lady well known and held in the highest regard by a very large circle of warm friends in her home community, arri has been since her grduation from v-iioui engaged in educational work in the state, teach ing for several years in Cass county and for the last two years has been a teacher in the Ulysses schools. The groom is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Snyder of west of Mynard, and was born and reared in this community, attending the Plattsmouth schools and has since the close of his school work been en gaged in farming and is numbered among the active nd industrious young farmers of the community and a woung man who is held in the high est respect by a large circle of friends in this city nd vicinity. Mr. Snyder is one of the finest young men in the community and his friends are pleas ed to learn of his new found happi ness. The friends in this community among whom the Journal is happy to be numbered joins in extending the best wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Snyder for their future years. After a short honeymoon the young people will return to this county and will be at home to their friends at the Snyder farm where they are ex pecting to make their home for the present at least. STRANGE ACCIDENT From Fri4ay's Daily Last Thursday evening, Wm. Coop er, who lived in the east part of town, was the victim of a very peculiar ac cident. It seems that he was doing some repair work on his car, and it is supposed that by mistake he got hold of a cap used to explode dyna mite charges and struck it with a hammer, when it exploded and part of the shell struck him in the left eye, cut through the eyeball and pene trated the brain. He was taken to a hospital in Omaha as soon as possible, but died in a few minutes after reach ing the hospital. Besides the injury to his eye men tioned, the thumb and index finger of his left hand were torn off, lend ing strength to the theory that he had hold of the cap when it exploded and a fireman on an engine in the railroad yard saw him strike some thing with a hammer just as the ex plosion occurred. He was a man about 60 years of age, had lived here about 15 years and followed well digging and exca vating, and often used explosives in his work, and it is said that he was in the habit of carrying the caps in his pocket. Weeping Water Repub lican. CHARLES HITT IMPROVING From Thursday's Dally- phm.Ua ttw e i,- i viiai co in ll vl uuia tllj WUU JUctS ; Deen at the hospital in Omaha for the past two weeks taking treatment for an attack of heart trnnhio anH also for the removal of his tonsils, is showing a very fine rate of pro- representative of the plaintiff while gress and will be able to return home the.C,ltl of Plattsmouth was repre In the next two days it Is thought, sented by . City Attorney J A. Cap Charles has improved very much w'eI!' The cseas been taken under since the removal of his tonsils and advisement by the court. it is thought will soon be well on! i-m the highway toward permanent relief I Journal Want Ads cost but little, from his affliction. -and they sure do get results. Bars are Down for Primary on August 10th List of Entries for the Election on August 10th Completed at Mid night on June 30th. From Thursday's Dolly 'They're off! From now on untjl the primary election on Tuesday, August 10th, the only people who will have to worry are the candidates who are seeking nomination on the democratic and republican tickets in the state and county. The filings for the offices closed last night at midnight and the pros pective candidates seemed well satis fied with the time limit as County Clerk Sayles was not aroused from his bed to accept any belated filings and when the office closed at 5 o'clock the entire array of the seekers after office had filed their application to go on the ballot. The list of candidates filed with the county clerk for the primary election is as follows: State Senator W. B. Banning, Union, democrat; W. W. Metz, Ne braska City, republican. State Representative Carl D. Ganz, Alvo, J. A. Gardner, Eagle, Troy L. Davis, Weeping Water, re publicans; Earl Towle, Weeping Wat er, democrat. County Clerk II. L. Gayer, demo crat; George R. Sayles, republican. Register of Deeds Edna D. Shan non, Jessie M. Robertson, republi cans; Minnie Klinger, democrats. County Treasurer John E. Turn er, P. A. Jacobson, republicans; Mia U. Gering, democrat. County Sheriff E. P. Stewart, Wil liam Hinricksen, Bert Reed, II. M. Burdick, J. F. Wolff, republicans; A. R. Johnson, E. H. Meisinger, Louis Keil, democrats. County Attorney Wm. G. Kieck, republican. Clerk of District Court Golda No ble Beal, republican. Commissioner, 2nd Dist. C. F. Harris, Union, republican;. Andrew Schliefert, Wabash, democrat. Commissioner, 3rd Dist. Fred H. Gorder, Weeping Water, democrat. CELEBRATES BLUTHDAY From Friday's Daily Yesterday was the forty-first anni versary of Henry Starkjohn, and in order that the event might be fitting ly marked, the old time friends and neighbors from west of this city where the Starkjohn family resided for so many years, gathered at the Starkjohn home on west Rock street. The party came prepared for one of the jolly times that have so often marked the gatherings in the old days out on the farm and the evening was one of the rarest delight to all. The members of the jolly party en joyed two very interesting contests and in one of these Andrew Uhe was voted the winner while in the second of the delightful events Mrs. Q. K. Parmele received the prize. The rest of the evening was spent In visiting and the enjoyment of a time such as only these friends can give, while at an oppropriate hour the party of visitors produced several freezers full of cream, wafers and cakes and which formed the basis of the dainty and delicious refresh ments. Those who enjoyed the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. Q. K. Parmele, Mr. and 'Mrs. George W. Goodman, C. A. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Uhe, and children, Arthur, Milton and Mildred, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Patton and son, Robert, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Sulser and Miss Dorothy Hirz. DOINGS IN DISTRICT COURT From Friday's Daily The case which was filed a few days ago by the General Motors Finance coporation, against Sheriff E. P. Stew art, seeking to i prevent the sheriff from selling the "Buitk Master 6" taken here on a charge of being used in the transportation of liquor, has been dismissed on a charge of being used in the transportation of liquor, has been dismissed in the district court. The company in dismissing the case set forth that the amount due them from Mrs. Bota Harpster, had been satisfied and that they had drop ped their interest in the case. Yesterday Judge Begley heard the case of August Knoflicek and other residents in the northwest part of the city against the City of Platts mouth, in which the plaintiffs sought i to have their property set out of thej city on the grounds that the property j was land entirely devoted to agricul-j tural mirnoses and nlso on the frrounds i ." l"c y"'1 wao "Ul- " benefit of the city ln the way of i walks, lights or fire protection. At- torney A. L. Tidd appeared as the j HAS A CLEAR FIELD Miss Alpha Peterson, county super intendent of schools, will be the only candidate this year to appear on the non-partisan ballot, as there is no judicial oTices to he elected and the superintendence' will be the only one of the non-partisan offices that t he voters will be called upon to select at the battle of the ballots. Miss Peterson has had no one else file tor t he office and is assured of the nomination and the election will also be unchallenged for the present efficient puperintendent of the county school system. The affairs of the schools have as a whole been out of the storm and tur moil of the political strife in the past eight years and this is as it should be as the position of superintendence of the schools is one that should not be made the battle ground of political struggles and the candidates for the' position should be selected entirely on the question of their efficiency and value to the school system. Plattsmouth are Enter tained at Omaha Mrs. E. J. Richey and' Miss May Mur phy Hostesses at Bridge Party at Athletic Club. From Friday's Daily One of the most elaborate social events of the early summer season was the 1 o'lock luncheon given yes terday afternoon by Mrs. E. J. Richey and Mrs. May Murphy of this city at the Athletic club in Omaha. The event was attended by some seventy guests, all of whom were Plattsmouth ladies with the excep tion of Mrs. Thomas Murphy and Miss Lillian Murphy of Omaha and Mrs. Bertha Murdock of Council Bluffs. The luncheon was held on the bal cony of the Athletic club and which was very elaborately arranged In de corations of pink roses and baby breath that formed a very artistic setting for the enjoyable occasion. In the playing the high prize was won by Miss Barbara Gering with Mrs. R. P. Westover as second, while in the consolation prizes the first was won by Mrs. Bertha Murdock and the second by Miss Margaret Hallahan. The special prize of the afternoon was won by Mrs. E. A. Wurl. The favors of the luncheon at each place were tiny parasols in the hues of the rainbow and which made a very striking part of the table decora tions. The Plattsmouth guests motored back to their homes after the very delightful event and enjoying to the fullest extent the delightful hospital ity afforded them by the hostesses. GOES TO KEARNEY From Thursday's Dally This morning Earl Miller, 1C, was sent to the state school at Kearney by Judge A. H. Duxbury, following the filing of a complaint charging the young man with having taken $25 from the residence of Tony Lahoda on Wintersteen hill. The young man entered plea of guilty to the charge and was sent to the state institution to complete his education. ungalows 11 The up-to-date American home even if it be only a small bungalow is more comfortable, attractive, and livable than the most pretentious castle of long ago. It has conveniences and luxuries of which the barons of old never dreamed. Whether you have a home of your own or hope to have one start now to build up a Sav ings Account with which to pro vide the good things which will make it a happier, homev-er 1 lome The First national bank rj I THE BANK WHERE H PLATTSMOUTH NEBRASKA. g i- 1 Credit Bureau Enjoys Chicken Feast at Perkins Take One Evening Off From the More Routine Grind of the Woik, For the Feast. From Friday's Dally Tho Plattsmouth credit bureau, which forms an important part of the Ad club of the city, held a very fine meeting last evening at the Hotel Perkins, in which the members of the club dropped the routine duties of adjusting the credit ratings of tho refidtnts of the city, to enjoy fried chicken and other dainties that had been prepared for the occasion. Tho bureau held their annual elec tion of officers for tho year and select ed the old officers for the ensuing twelve months, II. A. Schneider, pres ident and E. A. Fricke as the secre tary, they will carry on in the accus tomed efficient manner in guiding tlio destinies of this important business institution. The credit bureau has established a system of fines for the members that fail to attend tho meetings of tho bureau each week and in the course of the year, the fines, which are allowed to accumulate, forms a very neat little sum that is devoted to the use of a "feed" for the members of tho bureau as a treat on the members who have failed to be at the meetings as they should be. The dinner last evening was ar ranged by Mr. and Mrs. Brant nor in their usual pleasing manner and tho dining room of the hotel was tho scene of a great deal of pleasure as the tired business men led the attack on the array of spring chicken and all of the other dainties that had been prepared for the event by tho man agement of the hotel. After tho dinner the greater part of tho mem bers felt that it was the matter of the greatest of regret that tho fines were not larger and would permit a larger number of the "treats" dur ing the course of the year. REJECTED ON ACCOUNT OF COLORBLINDNESS From Thursday's Dally The many friends here of John Iverson, Jr., who was appointed to the Annapolis naval academy last week and who reached Annapolis Monday morning will regret to learn that the young man failed to meet the rigid requirements of the gov ernment and was rejected because of the fact that he was color blind. The- government demands of tho student officers the highest standard of physical perfection in every do tall and the candidate for admission is subjected to a thorough test before he is accepted. The defect of color blindness would be a fatal barrier to the acceptance for admission to either West Point or Annapolis. The matter has been a great dis appointment to John who had been very ambitious to secure the coveted position in the naval academy and In which his hopes had been shared by the many friends in the city. There is no slack business period for the merchant who advertises his goods the year 'round. yar of Progress! and Barons! VOU FEE1- AT HOME t. J