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ITebr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. xivn PLATTSIIOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOV. 19, 1931. NO. 85 Old Resident of City Celebrates 88th Birthday Jchn Svcboda, Sr., First of the Czech Eace to Locate Here Fifty Three Years Ago Saturday was the eighty-eighth birthday anniversary of John Svo boda, Sr., one of the long time resi dents of the community, who was also the first of the Czech ; race to locate in this community, pioneering in the west part of the city where later large numbers of the Bohem ians and Moravians from the old world came to find a new home and to become a splendid addition to the citizenship of the community. Mr. Svoboda with bis wife and family arrived from the old world, they lived for a time in the east and then came westward where opportun ities were greater for the young man seeking a home in the west where the land values were not high and the country new and unsettled. At the time that Mr. Svoboda ar rived in this city the west part of the present town was merely a wild erness of hazel brush and trees, there being no roadways or dwellings and it was in this section that Mr. Svo boda made a home for himself and family and later welcomed many of his fellow countrymen. At the time that Mr. Svoboda came here in 1S77. the main street of the town practic ally ended just west of the present high school grounds, from there on there being no road save one that Mr. Svoboda had hewed from the hazel brush thickets, the residents that sought to go in that part of the city, driving out the present Wash ington avenue where a few houses were clustered around what is now the corner of Oak and Fifteenth street. Saturday evening Mr. Svoboda en joyed a visit from the members of the family circle, Mrs. Josephine Janda. with her daughter, Josephine, Mrs. John Svoboda, Jr., and sons, John and Theodore, and daughter, Dorothy, with Mrs. Rose Bookmeyer Kt -Those home the. father reside, n- j joyed the evening with him. ' MPs-1 sages of greeting were received also j from Mr. and Mrs. George Koehnke, I Jr.. and Miss Sylvia Koehnke of Lin coln, grandchildren of Mr. Svoboda. Capture Mem bef of Gang of Thieves William' Deneen, Apprehended in Blair, Is Brought Here for Chicken Stealing William Deneen. reputed member of a gang of thieves who have been operating through eastern Nebraska for several months, robbing stores as well as working at the chicken steal ing game, was brought here Monday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff Young and Pat Reed to face a charge of chicken stealing. Deneen was- arrested several days ago at Blair, on last Wednesday Pat Reed was at that place and secured a confession from the man that he had taken a number of chickens from the farm of William Snef. near Mur ray, as well as from the S. A. Wiles farm south of this city. The chickens that lie stole were disposed of in Omaha, Deneen stated to the officers. There are several others in the gang, one suspect being held in Om aha at this time, while a third is be ing sought by the officers. Deneen, it was found, was the man who several years ago held up the Vinton street car barns in Omaha, single handed and secured $5,500, later being arrested and convicted for the robbery. He has served forty five months in the Nebraska peniten tiary and also has a record of eigh teen months in the Wyoming peni tentiary. CASE IS AFFIRMED From Tuesday's Dally The office of the clerk of the dis trict court this morning received no tice from the state supreme court that the case of United States Fidel ity & Guaranty Co., a corporation. vs. Mia U. Gering, had been affirmed. The case was appealed by the bond ing compa- wi the verdict of the court he; f held for Miss tier ing, thr '1 of the lower court being i CTwithout opinion. The action wa ieHn which the plaintiff nought to compel the payment of their attorney fees by the defendant. DOING VERY 2TICELY S. D. Fitchhorn. one of the long time residents of the vicinity of Rock Bluffs, who is at the Immanuel hos pital at Omaha, recovering from an illness of some duration and a re cent operation, is reported as doing very well at this time. Mr.- Fitch horn has a large' circie ot; friends over this section of the county who will he pleased to learn that he is doing so well. SHERIFF REED IMPROVES From Tuesday's Daily The reports from the bedside of Sheriff Bert Reed today indicated that the sheriff was gaining very much over the past two days when his condition was not so favorable This morning Sheriff Reed was the best that he has been since Thurs day, rallying greatly during the night and this morning was able to take breakfast and seemed bright and cheerful in every way. Biblical Pag eant Presented Sunday Evening Story of "Ruth" Given by Cast of Talented Local People Colorful Settings From Monday's Daily The Presbyti-'.-ia church was til ed to its capacicy l;ist evening by a very appreciative a'jiien?" to wit ness the presentation of the Bibkal drama' of th-j story i f Hut'a. The greatest Crire as ikon w'rh costumes, bake up. decorative and lighting effects, miking - wtndei- ful reproduction of lh; oriental scenes. The aul'.eioe could ea-i" imagine them.l rjs in Uethkhem or in a flower yuiltn in 'he land of Moab. Each mender of the cyst rirr.'.d themselves irtists in ihoir role. The grace and bent ' f Ruth aud (.'i.la in their joyo is life, the stately (Sig nify of Naomi, the r-yinpathy of the three for each other in their videw" hood, and the deep affection and loyalty of Ruth for Naomi, her mother-in-law, carried the listeners from smiles to tears, so well were the characters portrayed. Naomi was taken by Mrs. Virgil Perry, Ruth by Miss Helene Perry and Orpha by Miss Ruth Tidball. These characters were ably sus tained in their acting by the kindly Elemilech by R. Foster Patterson; Mahlon and Chilion, taken by Otto Stodola and Ralph Wehrbein, Boaz, was very splendidly portrayed by Mr. Raymond Cook. ,.s , The Pageantry of the evening took j place in the last scene, which was the wedding scene of Ruth and Boaz. Twenty-four took part in this. The 10 Virgins with their mantels and veils, carrying the low lamps of the Orient; the 10 friends of the groom. in their colorful costumes, and light ed torches, the floral arch, the rich ly garbed Boaz and Ruth in her snow white gown, veiled face and garlaud- edhead. together with the attend ants left a very pleasing picture in the minds of the audience. The music of the evening was a pleasing duet by Mr. Frank Cloidt and Miss Estella Baird. Mrs. Goos presided at the organ thruout the evening and rendered appropriate music between the scenes, thus tid ing over the necessary delays, caused by shifting scenes and change of The production reflected the great est credit on Miss Perry as director, costumes. DIES IN MISSOURI From Monday's Daily Claude C. Smith of this city, re ceived the message last evening of the death of bis only brother, Fred L. Smith, which occurred on Sunday af the home in Albany, Missouri, following an illness of some dura tion. Mr. Smith was at Albany Fri day to visit the brother, at that time his case not being critical, returning home Saturday evening, only to learn a few hours later that the bro ther had passed away. The deceased was fifty years of age and was born and reared in the locality where he passed away. He was a member of the city council at Albany for a number of years. Sur viving are the widow, one brother, C. C. Smith, of this city, and one sis ter, Mrs. Howard Milenz of Wahoo. The funeral will be held on Tues day afternoon at Aloany. PLACED UNDER BOND From Tuesday's Daily Ted Eatonv against whom a charge of uttering a bad check was filed, a few days ago, returned last evening to the city to face the charge pre ferred, reporting at the court house to the oflicers as he learned of the filing of the charge. This morning Mr. Eaton was arraigned in -the coun ty court on the charge of making the check for $100 on .the Plattsmouth State bank, payable to William Bar ber, entering a plea of not guilty to the charge. Bond was fixed at $500 and pending the securing of which Mr. Eaton was remanded to the cus tody of the sheriff. PLACED UNDER PEACE BOND A complaint was filed Monday af ternoon in the county court by John Shogren against F. J. Recek, in which Mr.- Shogren asked that Recek be placed under a ' bond to keep the peace. The complaint stated that the complaintant was in fear of bodily injury from Mr. Recek. . The bond was "fixed at $500 and which was supplied. The parties reside west of this city where both are engaged in farming. Boy Scout Hold Investi ture Service Largely Attended Scout Meeting Local Committee to Seek Aid in Maintaining Work From Tuesday's Daily Last evening at the regular meet ing of the Boy Scouts at the high school building four boys were in ducted into the Tenderfoot rank and invested with the insignia thereof. Those in the group were. Billy Rosen crans. Stephen Davis, Mason Wall, and Wallace Terryberry. The Ten derfoot is the first step in Scouting, and requires the pledge, the law, his tory of the flag, and the tying of nine different knots. The Scout Pledge is as follows: "On my honor, I will do my best to do my duty to God and my Country, to obey the Scout Laws, to help other people at all times, and to keep my self physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight." The Scout Law has twelve points: Trustworthy, Loyal, Helpful, Friend ly, Courteous, Kind, Obedient, Cheer ful, Thrifty, Brave, Clean, Reverent. The motto of Scouting is, "Be Pre pared." Scouts also strive to "do a good turn daily." Advancement in Scouting in made by the accomplishment of certain tasks called "merits," which are passed upon and allow a Scout to advance from Tenderfoot, to Second Class, First class, Star, Life end Eagle. Scouting is a real program for boys. A boy must be twelve years old to become a Scout. He will find in its program activities to engage the best endeavor of his head, his hands and his heart. The field open to his energy, ingenuity and indus try encompasses ninety different and very definite tasks to which he may assign himself. As he qualifies in these he is granted a "merit" and the accumulation of "merits" marks the proficiency in almost half of the possible ninety merit attainments. A Scout la taught, through the various activities, - which usually hold his interest until his seventeen th or eighteenth year, independence of thought and action. How to care for himself and others in cases of emergency and danger. To so ac quaint himself with nature and her laws that he can take care of him self under almost any circumstances. He acquires a love for the great out-or-doors, and finds profitable employ ment for every hour he may devote to the development of tastes and ten dencies toward his goal in life. Local Scouting is under the lead ership of Mr. Russell Reeder and Mr. Raymond Larson. They are assisted by James Robertson, Herbert Minor, Francis Libershal and Alton Rolland, patrol leaders. The regular meeting night is Mon day at 7 o'clock. Parents are al ways welcome, and they, with any others who are interested' in Scout ing are especially invited upon oc casions of Investiture services and Courts of Honor. It becomes necessary at this time to replenish the fund to carry on the Scouting program to the close of June. 1932. No money has been ask ed for to support the local and our , share of the Area expense since No vember, 1927. when a city wide drive was made. The result of that drive was sufficient for the needs up to July 1. 1931. Plattsmouth Scouting i3 a member of the Nemaha Area with offices at Nebraska City, through which we are served in all matters of supplies, records and registra tions. No city-wide canvass will be made at this time, but during the week. November 17 to 24th, any who are sufficiently interested in the promo tion of Scouting in Plattsmouth are asked to make a contribution of any amount you wish. Every dollar will be spent in the interest of the Boy Life of our city. Money may be paid to any member of the local Scout committee as follows: T. H. Pollock, treasurer, W. G. Kieck, F. I. Rea, E. H. Wescott. P. T. Heineman, C. H. Jensen, L. O. Minor. DOING SURVEYING WORK From Monday's Dally County Surveyor Charles A. Shan non of Otoe county, was in the city today. Mr. Shannon is looking after some surveying for the Cass county commissioners, the office of surveyor here "having been vacant since the death of Fred Patterson, former sur veyor. Mr. Shannon is looking after some work north of this city, along the road leading to the Rutherford farm, as well as several other small jobs in that locitaly. SATS RUN INTO In the accident the past week on highway No. 75, north of this city, in which the car of Lawrence Stull, which was driven by his daughter was damaged, Mr. Stull states that it was their car along the side of the highway that was struck by the car from Fremont instead of the Stull car- running Into the Fremont car. The Stull car bad been left parked owing to the fact that it was out of gasoline. MARRIED IN NEVADA Mr. and Mrs. August Rakow of this city have received the announce ment of the marriage of their son William, whfch occurred on Septem ber 21st at Reno, Nevada. Mr. Ra kow waB married to Miss Cleo Alex ander of Livewood, California. Mr Rakow has been making his home on the west cca3t for the past several years and has been engaged with his brother, Fritxj in the uuto gar age business in western Nevada and eastern California. Mr. and Mrs. Rakow are to continue to make their home at Livewood, California. The old friends here "will learn with in terest of the marriage of Mr. Rakow and trust that the greatest happiness may come to him .and his wife. District Court DorM Light for the Term No Criminal Cases to Be Heard at the Present Term and Many Civil Actions Dropped. From Monday's Dally The call of the docket in the dis trict court was taken up this morn ing by Judge James T. Begley, a number of the members of the local bar being in attendance at the court. The docket this year will be very light as far as the jury work is con cerned, there being no criminal cases to be tried and but a few law cases to demand the action of the jury. The first case to be tried will be that of Jchn Spangler vs. Lester Ten nant, et al. The other cases that have been assigned for trial are Phillip Schafer vs. the Missouri Valley Pipeline Co., Tuesday. November 24th at 9 a. m. The jury will be given a short holiday to observe Thanksgiving day and to get over the effects of the celebration. On Decem ber 1st the case of Edward Murray vs. W. O. Troop, et al., will be called for trial at 9 a. m.,; Rosewater, Me- cham. Burton, Hasselquist & Chew vs. the Louisville Bridge Co. will be beard December 2nd at 9 a. m., An drew Olson vs. Lee Brown was set for hearing on' "December 3rd. at.9 a. m., Retail Merchants Service vs. John Bauer & Co., et al., for December 4th at 9 a. m., John Bond vs. Mer cury Ins. ' Co., of St. Paul will be tried on December 8th. DEDICATE D. A. R. GIFT Formal presentation of sun room furniture given by the Nebraska D. A. R. to the Veterans hospital was made Tuesday night at brief dedica tion ceremonies held as a part of one of rthe regular recreation hours at the hospital. Mrs. Adam McMullen, past state regent, made the presenta tion. Mrs. H. B. Marshall, chairman of the committee which selected the furniture, introduced Mrs. E. H. Wes cott of Plattsmouth, present regent, who presented Mrs. McMullen. Charles G. Beck, in charfe of the veterans' administration, at Lincoln, responded. Honored guests and official repre sentatives of the D. A. R. were Judge and Mrs. W. J. "Byer, Mr. and Mrs C. W. Hudson, Judge and Mrs. C. B. Let ton, Mrs. Jacob North, Mrs. C. E. Abbott, Mrs. Fred Williams, Mrs. George Klein. Miss Mary Beach, Mrs. Walter S. Whitten and Mrs. E. J. Williams. Dwight S. Dalbey of Beat rice showed motion pictures taken by himself while on a world tour. Scenes of Lindbergh's landing. An napolis and West Point were includ. ed. Nearly 200 attended. SHOWER FOR MISS WICKMAN From Wednesday's Daily Last evening Miss Clara Wickraan was guest of honor at a very charm ing miscellaneous., shower given by Mrs. Henry Horn and daughter. Miss Helen and Mrs. Mary Henrich and daughters. Misses Lena and Frances. The shower was held at the Horn home on Chicago avenue and where was gathered some twenty-eight of the friends of the bride-to-be. The members of the party com prised members of the junior church and Sunday school of the St. Paul's Evangelical church, in which Miss Wickman has been an earnest and devout worker for years. The evening wae spent in several Interesting games as well as the pre paration of recipes for the bride as well as advice for the. future, given by the friends. In honor of the occasion Miss Wickman received a large array of the most beautiful remembrances from the friends that will find a place in the new which she is soon to preside. Dainty refreshments were served at an appropriate hour. LITTLE SON ARRIVES A fine eight pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kline Sunday morning, the little one arriving at the Home of the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Kline, where Mrs. Kline has been making her home for tome time. The occasion uas brought a great deal of pleasure to the mem bers of the family circle, the little one being the first grandson in the Kline family. Sidney. Iowa Legion Team Wins Game Here In Last Minute Thrust the Visitors Carry Ball Over to Win From Athletics, 6 to 0 The American Legion football team of Sidney, Iowa, was the at traction at the local Athletic park Sunday before a goodly number of the fans, who taking advantage of the springlike weather, were decor ating the sidelines. Pressing a strong attfek, com bined with several bad plays by the locals, which included a costly fum ble as well as a poor attempt at punt, the visitors were able to put over a touchdown and win by the score of G to 0. The game in the first half of the contest was largely a battle of mud, the ball for the greater part of the time "being in the boggy mention of the pla3'ing field, both teams making but little progress, altho the visitors were able to place several good passes. The game going into the third quarter looked as if the event was to be a scoreless and muddy tie. Mien the breaks and misplays of the locals started the beginning of the end. As the third quarter was nearing its close, the visitors advanced into the local territory on a series of passes, but were stopped when Dew inter cepted a pass, but the locals unable to advance. Dew punting out. The visitors held by the Athletics, punt ed, the ball rolling to the local goal line, but not out of bounds. On the i-esumption of play, the Plattsmouth team was unable to successfully break through the visitors defense and the ball was secured by Sidney on a fumble, they returning the ball and threatening again the Athletics goal. The Plattsmouth line, which had played an excellent game throughout, held, the visitors being unable to secure the coveted goal. The Athletics after several tries at the Iowa line, attempted a punt that was nojt good and the ball was back at the local front door . . 'ry- The", scoring occurred' ajter.'the Sidney team made several futile tries through the local line, with the goal but a few yards away. The visitors made a sudden sweep around the local right end, Opelt. left end of Sidney carrying the ball over for the touchdown. . The try for point failed and the visitors were given the kickoff to the Athletics, The Athletics in the few remain ing seconds tried hard to get away to a score but the shortness of time did not allow them to leave their own territory. The starting lineup was as fol lows: Sidney Athletics Opelt le Fulton . Meade It Friday Hills lg Krejci Hatten , c Stoll Snell rg Jensen Briggs rt Re n nor Rysaan re Stout Barr qb Hutton Hunter lh , P. Herold Burns rf Dev.- E. Meade fb R. Herold Referee DeFreese, Sidney; Um pire R. Hirz, . Plattsmouth; head linesman Grassman, Plattsmouth. AFFORDS FINE ENTERTAINMENT The Masters and Warden's club of Omaha, comprising the heads of the various Masonic lodges, presented a very interesting offering at the Ne braska Masonic Home in this city the past week. This was one of the entertaining features that various Masonic bodies of this section of the state offer at the Home from time to time. The. offering of the Master's and Warden's club was that of the Mti? nef Players of Omaha, a company of .a lented ' artist who presented f'r the enjoyment of the aged residents of the Home "New Brooms," a very attractive and well presented play of modern day life. The students from the Meizner School of the Spoken Word, presented a clean cut and interesting rendition of the play and which will long be very pleasantly remembered by all who were in attendance. During the evening Edward E. Grey, member of Nebraska Lodge No. 1, was heard in two very impressive bass solos. V, ! DEATH OF MRS. SWARTHOUT From . Wednesday's Daily The message was received here last evening of the death of Airs, A. B. Swarthout, former resident of this city, which occurred Tuesday noon at North Platte,. Nebraska. Mrs. Swarthout had "been spending the summer at Seattle with a daugh ter, Mrs. Irene Parker, coming to North Platte a month ago to -visit with a son, Oakley Swarthout, being taken sick and gradually grew worse until death came to her relief. Since leaving this city Mrs. Swarthout has made her home for the greater part, of the time with her youngest daugh ter. Mrs. R. N. Ramsome at Tekamah she intending to return to Tekamah after the visit at North Platte DR. LIVINGSTON IMPROVING Dr. J. S. Livingston, who is at the Immanuel hospital at Omaha under going treatment, is reported as do ing very well at this time. The rel atives and friends who visited at the hospital on Sunday, found the doc tor in excellent spirits and evidently showing an improvement in his gen eral condition. He will, however, have to remain some time at the hos pital as the course of treatment re quires several weeks. Miss Evelyn Meade to be Miss Cass County Murray Youne Lady Will Represent Cass County at Ashland Bridge Dedication Friday The completion and opening of the every strai nof poultry that is known, new traffic bridge over the Platte I The officers of the association for river at Ashland, marking the com-J 1931 are as follows: pletion of a road and bridge project I President i Frank McCamley, that has cost $650,000, will be ob-. Springfield. served on Friday by an extensive I Vice-president R. G. Kiser, My program by the residents of Ashland nard. and eastern Nebraska. J Secretary-Treasurer D. D. Waln- Miss Evelyn Meade of near Mur-! scott. Weeping Water, ray, one of the winners in the state I Directors W. F. Nolte, Mynard; wide better citizenship contest, held at Omaha, will be the choice as Miss Cass County, participating in the ceremonies with Miss Kathryn Kuhl of Ashland as Miss Saunders Coun ty and Miss Marcelle Sandy of Gret no. as Miss Sarpy County. The boards of county commission ers of Saunders, Sarpy and Cass coun ties will also be in attendance to take part in the dedication ot the bridge and highway. The cutting of the ribbon that will throw the new bridge open for traf fic will be at noon, Governor Charles W. Bryan severing the silken bar riers and the ceremony will be par ticipated in by the Queen of Ak-Sar-Ben, Nebraska's Sweetheart, selected by the state university, and Miss Cass, Miss Sarpy and Miss Saunders counties. Mayor Metcalfe of Omaha and Mayor Zehrung of Lincoln will also be present. , r The people of Ashland have ar ranged a -hot lunch and 'barbecue that will be held on the streets of Ashland. The presentation of the bridge and highway will be made at 1:45. State Engineer Roy L. Cochran making the acceptance speech, responding to the builders of the bridge. Governor Charles W. Bryan will make the for mal presentation of the free bridge to the people of Nebraska. The new bridge and highway is an important link in the great, highway system of the state and the newly paved sections that are now open will be of great service to the resi dents of Lancaster, western Cass, Saunders and Sarpy counties. HONORS CHARTER MEMBER The W. C. T. U. at their meeting I on Monday arternoon at tne nome of Mrs. John F. Gorder, honored one of the oldest members of the local Union, Miss Olive Gass, she being voted a life member of the Union. At a previous meeting Mrs. B. C. Kerr had been voted a life member but as she had received this honor in 1911. she declined and the eolec- tion of Miss Gass was made. The devotions of the meeting was led by Mrs. C. C. Wescott, who als. gave a talk on Thanksgiving that was very much enjoyed by all of. the members of the Union. Thanksgiving readings were also W Wasle; Mr;! cV C. WeWoU 'and ' n-:.. 1... n T f . t rr tfa W t mi n i i ..,,.,.1, Miss Olive Gass. all being very mu'-h enjoyed Union.' by the members of the At the conclusion of the afternoon ua.uijr auu uk un were served by Mrs. uorder wnien added to the enjoyment of the day ENJOY EXCELLENT PROGRAM The members of the Rotary club on Tuesday had the pleasure of hear ing a program presented by local people that was varied and most en tertaining in every way. The pro gram was arranged by Robert Wall ing, the sports expert of the club. Coach Fred A. Rothert of the Plattsmouth high school, who has since 1923 served as the head of the athletic department, was introduced t and gave a short talk on athletics, present as guests 01 tne ciuu weru relating many of the interesting facts Catherine Terryberry and Dorothy of the modern trend of sports, also Farmer. Incidents of his work as a member ' The hostesses were Mrs. A. H. Dux of the local high school faculty and" bury,, Mrs. Emmons Ptak. Mrs, R. J. in handling the football, basketball Larson. Miss Amelia Martens and and tract teams of the high fcchool. Miss Lillian G. White. A much enjoyed part of the pro- i gram was that given by two of the TAKEN TO HOSPITAL t charming young ladies of the high I , school. Miss Emily LoreilZ with two From Wednesday' Dally piano numbers as well as Miss Mary . Last evening Mrs. S. A. Wiles, re Ann Rosencrans in two- vocal .selec- siding south of this city, was taken tions. Miss Lorenz serving as the to Omaha where she was placed in accompanist. Jthe Nicholas Senn hospital. Mrs. Wiles, who has been rather poorly of A beantifnl card at Christmas time late, will be given treatment and ob- carries the message of friendship and serra!lm at the hosP,tal to. determine . . l -i , . whether or not an operation is nec- gcod.will. Make it more personal by e8Sary. having your, name printed or en- j . . ' : ' grayed on it. The Rates Rook & Gift Christmas cards for every purse at Shop affords a 'wide array of hand- the Bates Book & Gift Shop. Make some designs to select from. your selections early. Tri-County Poultry Show to be Held Here One of the Largest Events of Its Kind in the State to 3e Held December 8th to lith. In a few brief week the Tri-Coun- ty Poultry show, cno of the largest exhibitions of chickens and pet stock that is held in the state of Nebraska, ' will 1q held at the American Le gion building in this city, i The dates of the hip- poultry and ifth1; tock show is December 8th to nclusive. i The Tri-County Khow has been held in this city for the past three years. each 'ear being a wonderful showing I JL 11 1 1 FU1C U1CU IUU1U VI III. I counties of Cass, Sarpy and Saunders as well as many entries from the every strain of poultry that is known. Mrs. R. E. Norris, Weeping Water; Mrs. Ed Martin, Millard; Leon Haney, Springfield; E. S. Schiefel bein, Wahoo and G. C. Pellatz, Cer- esco. The superintendents of the show will be J. W. Reed, Paplllion, R. N. Houser, Wahoo, and George Mar tin. Ashland. The spacious Legion building will be filled with the aristocrats of the poultry line for the four days of the show and whether you are a fancier of poultry or not it is a great treat to see the wonderful strides that have been made in eastern Nebraska in their poultry In the past few years. In addition to the pure bred chick ens there are also exhibitions of the various strains of ducks, geese, pig eons and rabbits shown. The - Cass county poultry raisers should have large exhibitions at the show this year as this is probably the last -year that this city will have the" thow for some time as it h?s been alternated among the towns of Cass, Saunders and Sarpy counties, where suitable buildings and support could be secured for the show. Woman's Club Enjoys Dramatic Club Offering Cential High School Flayers of Om aha Are Featured at the Club Meeting Last Night. i From TiipkiI v' Dallv Last evening the Plattsmouth Woman's club held a very interesting meeting at the auditorium of the pub lic library, the meeting being large ly devoted to the dramatic offerings of he Central High School Dramatic club of Omaha. The business session was preceded lb? the Better English class of which Miss Pearl Staats is leader, then the routine business -of the club being taken up by Mrs. James T. Begley, the president. The program of the evening was under the leadership of Mrs. Bert Coleman while the roll call was on "Thanksgiving Thoughts." The club members joined in the ? Jhe .me musical jHiriion ui me iirugiiuii . 0, ,n . 1 The Central High School Dramatic club, under the direcHon of Mr. Gene j nartment of tne school Rave two very ntf t, and wen presented play- lets, the young people that comprised the cast acquitting themselves splen didly. In the cast was William Metr ger, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Metzger, former prominent residents of Cass county. Mrs. William Baird gave a review of "A White Bird Flying," the latest book of Mrs. Bess Streeter Aldrlch, of Elmwood, one of the best sellers 'of the current year. Mrs. Baird pre sented a very fine review of this popu lar work which was followed with the greatest interest by the mem bers of the club. . The high school girls who were r