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VOL. NO. ZLVin PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 25, 1932. NO. 60 Death of Mrs. Frank Sebatka on Saturday Resident Here for Quarter of a Cen tury Succumbs to Illness of Several Mouths. Mrs. Frank Sebatka. Sr.. a resi- dent of Plattsmouth for a quarter of a century, luit who has in recent ytars lived at Omaha, passed away on Saturday afternoon. The death of Mrs. St-batka occurred a: the home of .t dauehter. Mr?. Frar.k Asch enbrer.ner, where fur the past nine weeks she has been bedfast. In the prist few davs I ler recovery was dis- raire-d of and the members of the lainwy i:au recognized the approach of the separation. Anna Kohout was horn in Bo hemia on March 19. ISC-i, she grow ing to womanhood in the land of her birth and where on October S. IS SC. she was united in marriage to Frank S-batka. The young people continued to make their home in the old world until in May, 1SSS, when they migrated to the United State? to found their home. The family first fettled in Chicago and where they lesicRd for some nine years and then came west to PlaTtsmouth, locating here in the year 1SIT. The family rt-pided in this city until eight years ag when they moved to Omaha and have since resided in that city. The passing cf this good woman is mourn ed by the husband. Frank Sebatka. Sr.. and s-".'tn children, Joseph, of Phillips. South Dakota; Frank Jr., of Omaha; Mrs. Mary Drozda. Mrs. Joe Hrbacek, Mrs. Charles Skripsky, Mrs.. John Cherr.ey .all of Omaha, rnd Mrs. Frank Aschenbrenner of ti.i.5 city. Tht re are also surviving her passing nineteen grandchildren end two great grandchildren. One For.. 'Walter,- preceded the mother in death eleven years agx CHURCH PROPERTY IMPROVED St. Luke's Episcopal church prop erty has been greatly improved dur inc the past week by the addition of a cement vaik along the- west side of th" church. The former walk has b-en altered to provide for a deep drain and a steeper elevation which will prevent the disagreeable tor.se-rync-s of previous rainstorms being repealed. For some time past the undercroft has been flooded, and some method had to be devised to dispose of surplu- water freni the north ri !e. A retaining va.ll has been built and the walk connected up with the rustic stairs leading to the Rectory. The balustrades at the front of the church have been subjected to a new coat of plaster, giving the whole building a very pleasant appearance of finish. The members of the com mittee in charre of the work, and the members of the St. Mary's Guild who assume the responsibility for the cost are to be congratulated. GO TO AUXILIARY MEET Frr.Ri Monday's raV!y A number of th-3 Plattsmouth ladivs are at Norfolk this week w here they are in attendance at the state convention of the Amercian Legion Auxiliary, which opened its sessions today. Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans, the state president of the Auxiliary, has 1- !! at Norfolk since Friday to ar range the- details cf the session over which she will preside and to con fer with the other officers. Sunday a nun. her of the local ladies started lor the meeting, including Mrs. Don Silvers, local unit president, Mrs. II. L. Gayer, Mrs. Raymond Larson, Mrs;. Otto Keck and Mrs. Fay Mc ("lir.tock. The convention will cover tie next four days and it is expected v ill h- very largely attended by the members of the Auxiliary. The convention is held in conjunc tion with the state convention of the American Legion. AN APPRECIATION We wish to express our most sin cere appreciation of the acts of kind ness shown our mother in her last iilr.ess as well as for the many friendly services in the hour of be reavement, the beautiful flowers and those who took part in the last ser vice. These acts and deeds will al ways be a pleasant memory to us all. Mrs. M. M. Soule, James Hall. ATTENDED FAMILY REUNION Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs, accom panieu vy Mrs. Lyclia Davis, a Eister of Mrs. Briggs and Elishe G. O borne, of Lincoln, an uncle, motored to Dos Moines, Iowa, for a family re union on Sunday where they were about eighty of the members in at tendance. They were accompanied home by a nephew of Mrs. Briggs Phillip Boull. who will visit here and at Lincoln with relatives days. few Cass County Fair Boosters Pay Visit Here With Weeping Water and Murray S2nds tLe Visitors Advertise Big County Show. From Tuesdays Patly A caravan of autos loaded with enthusiastic boosters for the Cass county fair, viiited ever the county today to bring the fact that fair time is near, to all residents of the coun ty. The Weeping Water band, as well as the Murray band accompanied the party and during the half hour that the party spent here they gave a fine musical program that all appreciated to the utmost and which was an ex cellent showing of the musical talent of the county. Caps as well as tire covers were distributed to the residents of the business section of the city and will assist in keeping before the reople the fact that the fair will be on from September ICth to 16th. The Cass county fair Is one of the best that can be found in any county of the Ftate, the great agricultural wealth of the county making a won derful exposition when it Is gath ered together S.t the ""big" show ' at Weeping Water. The fair represents every part of Cass county from the bluffs of tho Missouri westward to the fertile lands in the western por tion of the county, cattle, poultry, agricultural, horticulutral and the schools forming exhibits, as well as needlework and other lines of the activities of the women of the farm. The fair will soon be here and will furni::h four days of the greatest pleasure to the residents of the coun ty. ENJOY FAMILY GATHERING The members of the Ramge fam ily had a very pleasant family party on Sunday at the country home of Mr. and Mr:. Alvin Ramge south of this city, which will long be a most delightful memory to all of the members of the party. "Amid the attractive settings of the farm the day was spent in visit ing and in the disposal of the fine dinner that had been arranged, which included all that could be desired in the way of the ainties of the sea son. Those who enjoyed the event were Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Ramge of this city, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Underseck of Omaha, Mr and Mrs. Ralph Yerk of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Ramge and sons, Maynard and Robert. VERY HAPPY EVENT From Monday's Daily This morning at an early hour the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Mei singer was made very happy when a fine eight and three-quarter pound son and heir arrived at the home. The mother and son are doing very nicely and tho event has brought the greatest happiness to the proud fath- g well n? to the ernndnnrpnts. Mr. and Mrs. John M. Meisinger and Mayor and Mrs. John P. Sattler of this city. Mrs. Meisinger was form erly Miss Dorothy Sattler. The many friends will Join in their well wishes to the little one and congratulations to the proud and harry parents. ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE Rev. and Mrs. Chas. O. Troy an nounce the marriage of their son, Clarence Seitter Troy, of Platts mouth, Nebraska, to Miss A. Irne Deabenderfer, of Omaha, Nebraska, at Plymouth. Missouri, on May twenty-ninth, 1932. Farmers' Holiday Move Not Felt in This Locality Picketing of Highway No. 34, North of Glenwood Diverts the Travel This Way. "The Farmers' Holiday" move ment which has led to the picketing of Iowa mads leading into the larger cities, has not as yet been felt in this section of Nebraska. The nearest ap proach that the strike has been to this cty is on highway No. 74. north of Glenwood. So far there has been no effort to affect travel on No. C4 from Glen wood west to this city and thence on into Omaha, highway No. 75 from the south to Omaha being unaffected by the move cf the farmers to Ftop trucking of farm products. The success of the striking farm ers in forcing higher prices on milk in Sioux City and at Omaha, it is claimed is due to the fact that the peaceful picketing has led farmers and truckers to return to their homes with milk and cream and not deliver them at the large centers. At Malvern, in Mills county, the Malvern Cold Storage Co. has a plan to aid the holiday movement, they issuing script that is due and pay able on sixty days from date and which carries with it the pledge to the farmers that the goods sold them will not be placed on the market for the period of sixty days, the script being used in the purchase of cream. Tho Independent plants like the Plattsmouth Produce and other creameries and users of the cream are not Fuffering from the attack of the farmer pickets but i3 aimed at the larger centers where the demand is greater and where the price is set by the large companies on the con- ign merits that they receive. HOLD BIRTHDAY DINNER Mis3 Helen Warner, the efficient deputy clerk of the district court, was the honor guest of a delightful family dinner party held at the farm home of her brother, Wallace Warn er, near this city. The event was a surprise to the guest of honor, who had expected just a Sunday family dinner. The dinner was featured by the birthday cake as well as all of the good things that can be found in the homes cf Cass county. Those who enjoyed the occasion were: Miss Helen W. Warner, the guest of honor, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. William F. Warga, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Terryberry. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Wetenkamp, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hutchison, Mr. and Mrs. Her man Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Blunt, W. Fisher, Alvadore Tilson, Charles, Edward and Grant Howard, Donald, Charleys. Vivian and Mary Lou Warner, William, Frances and Mary Catherine Wetenkamp, Cath erine and Wallace Terryberry, Betty Mae and Jimmie Hutchison, Mildred Ann Meisinger. PICK UP STRANGER From Tuesday's Daily Last evening persons traveling along highway No. 75, north of this city, reported that there was a man lying along the roadway and who was apparently dead or sleeping. The matter was investigated by Sheriff Ed W. Thimgan, who driving out dis covered that the man was still lying along the road. He was aroused and brought on into the city and placed in Jail for safekeeping. The man re fused tv answer any questions that were put to him by the sheriff and police and this morning was still re fusing to answer any questions. He will be held here until a check can be made with the state sheriff's office to determine -whether the man Is wanted elsewhere or not. ENJOY DINNER PARTY From Wednesday's Daily Last evening Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott were at Omaha where they were the guests of their son. Mason Wescott, of Chicago, they enjoying a dinner and theatre party. Mr. Ma son Wescott, who arrived a few days ago from Chicago, has been visiting at Mankota, Minnesota, returning here Tuesday. RETURN FROM OUTING Sunday afternoon a party of Platts mouth young men who have been enjoying an outing at Lake Okoboj!, Iowa, returned home. The party have enjoyed the boating, fishing and swimming of the popular Iowa resort. Those who comprised the party were Herbert Patterson, "Wilbur Hall, Chris Eulin, John Becker and Sam Arn. The young men this morning were all back on the grind of their regular duties and feel much re freshed and pleased with the out ing. Killing of Cat Cause of a Near Riot WUicrifr Thimgan Called to Vicinity of Wetpirg Water Last Night to Settle Battle. From Wednesday's taPy From w hat seems to have been the killing of a cat in one of the com munities near Weeping Water, grew a near riot that last night made necessary Sheriff Ed Thimgan going to that locality. In respnose to the call from the locality of the trouble, the sheriff made a hurried trip out to the scene of the trouble, and found that there were several parties bearing the evi dence of the argument that had fol lowed the slaying cf the cat. Th Fheriff brought in fcur of the parties, two men from each of the warring factions and who were lodged here to await the filing of complaints against them. One of the men named Dean, had a blackened eye and a busted nose while the oth er bore marks of the struggle. COMPLETES NURSING WORK Miss Bernice Arn, who graduated from the nurse school at the Meth odist hospital at Omaha, last May, is now a full fledged graduate nurse. She has complied with tho require ments of several months of post grad uate hospital work and Friday w.s licensed as a full fledged graduate nurse and competent to take any cases of nursing that she might bo called upon. Miss Arn on graduating from the local schools in 1929 has devoted herself to the training for her profession and now has the pleas ure of attaining the honors for her work. Miss Arn is the eldest daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Arn cf this city and is a lady of pleasant personality and which will be a splendid aid to her in the mission of aiding the healing and care of the sick. Sh will be located at Omaha where the opportunity in her lino of work i3 larger and with her new ontws is ready for all lines of nurs ing work. DEPARTS FOR NEW FIELD From Wednesday's I"alty This morning Father Marcelles Agius, pastor for the past two years of the Holy Rosary Catholic church, departed for his new charge at Val paraiso, Nebraska. The priest cele brated the mans here early this morning at his church and later in the morning started on the trip to the new parish. He will have charge of the charge of the church at Val paraiso as well a3 the mission at Agnew, in Lancaster county. The local parish will have Father J. J. Kaczmarek as their pastor in the future and who is expected here today or Thursday to take over the work of the Iloiy Rosary parish. The retiring pastor has made many friend3 here and who regret to Fee him leave as he also has regretted in parting with those who had come to know Lim so well, but in the dis charge of hi3 duties he mu3t heed the call of duty. RETURNS FROM OUTING Father George Agius of the St. John's church of this city and Father Harte, pastor of the St. Patrick's church at Manley, have returned from a few weeks outing in the Black Hills country. They made the trip by auto and had the pleasure of visiting some of the most Inter esting places in that section of the country. They have both been re freshed by the outing and will now resume their charges. High School Football Practice is Opening Up First Gathering of Players to Start in the Preliminary Work for Season. The members of the football Fquad of the high school held their first workout of the season on Tuesday afternoon at the athletic field and the feel of the old pigskin was most welcome to the veterans of the squad. The workouts will be held here after at 5:30 each evening except Saturday and Sunday at the athletic field, the date being set late in the afternoon as there are several of the squad now working and who cannot attend until late. The team will not get down to the real strenuous training until school opens and Coach Fred A. Rothert arrives to take charge of the workouts.. Sam Arn, elected captain of the team, with the assistance of the other veterans will help get the players 15 inbred up for the regular training period. Among those who were on the squad last year and responded Tues day for the first workout were Bob Hirz, Stuart Porter, Sam Arn, Theo dore Yelick, and Ed Kalina. There is the promise of a number of fast and valuable players to enter school here this year and who will help make a good team for the 1932 sea son. Armstrong and Ronne, who are looked forward to as some of the best players of the season, are en gaged in working now and will not be able to enter on practice until school starts. The first game of the Feason will be In the latter part of September and will be played on the local grounds with the Iowa School for the Deaf of Council- BiuHs.. This. ..year there will be a number of Iowa teams on the schedule, Glenwood. Malvern, Tiiunnan and Tabor being on hte schedule for the season. ENJOY FINE CONCERT The Weeping Water band, one of the well known musical organizations of thi3 portion of Nebraska, was heard in a splendid concert on Sun day afternoon at the Nebraska Ma sonic Home. The grounds of the Home made an ideal place for the concert and which wa3 enjoyed and appreciated by all of the large aud ience. The residents of the Home es pellally appreliated the courtesy that was extended by the band in the con cert. The cornet solo of Duane Har mon was especially fine as was the vocal solo of Mrs. Charles Finley. The program of the band was as follows: Viking, march King Colossus of Columbia Alexander Pleasant Poet, overture White Jazzin the Suwanee Storm Old Home Down on the Farm Harlow Cornet Solo Duane Harmon Marbella. Spanish waltz Fulton Sons of Veterans, march King Breezes from the South arr. Berry Old Timers', waltz Lake The Voice in the Old Village Choir, Vocal solo Mrs. Chas. Finley Dance of the Goblins Engleman Roll On, Mississippi, Roll On "Billy" Sunday Songs arr. Filmore Canton Aero Club, march King "Home" VanSteeden-Clarkson FUNERAL OF MRS. SEBATKA The funeral services of the late Mrs. Frank Sebatka, Sr., were held on Tuesday morning at the Holy Ros ary church in the west part of the city and wan attended by a large number of the old friends and neigh bors of the departed lady. There were a number of the neighbors and rela tives from Omaha here for the last rites, she having made her home in that city for the past few years. The requiem mass was celebrated by the Rev. Father Marcelles Agius, pastor of the church, and who brought to the Eorrowing family the comfort of the church in their sor row. The body was laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, the pall bearers being selected from the members of the family, three son-in-laws, two grandsons and a nephew, Joe Hrba cek, Charles Skripsky, John Cherney, Joe and Frank Drozda, of Omaha, and Charles Staska of this city. Journal WanUAds get results I ARRIVAL OF TWINS Tho announcement has teen re ceived here of the birth to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Herman of Tecumseh, Saturday, August 20th of twin girls. The little ones have been christened Jane Adelc and Janette Marie. Mrs. Herman was formerly Miss yrle Fos: ler, one of the most popu lar teachers in the city schools here for several years. The many old friends will join in their well wishes for the future happiness and success of the little ladies. Department Confirms Paving of Union Road Letters Sent to Communities Along Route and Organizations In terested in Good Roads. The state department of public works has written to the various eomiuunities along the line of the project, as well as individuals and crgamzations, advising that the griding, drainage ftructure and pav - ing will be carried out on the "O". street road. This will embrace the six miles from the Junction cast of Union, Fix miles west to the Nehawka corner. This paving was announced through the press pome time ago, but the present letter is from the state department and conveys the of ficial notice to the residents lnter- este d. It i3 expected to have this Fix miles completed this fall and ready fcr service by the coming of winter, making a very fine addition to the good roads system of this part of Nebraska. HONOR DEPARTING PRIEST Sunday evening Father Marcelles Agius, who is to leave thi3 week forj his ne-w charge in Saunders county, was honor guest at the farewell ar - ... . ..... ranged by the members of the Holy Rosary parish. The reception was hsld on the lawn of the church as well as in the church basement where the serving was carried cut. .Carles Staska presided over the program in a very able manner and presented Father Marcelles with a token of the remembrance of the people of the parich which he has served eo faithfully and well. The presentation was a most eloquent tribute to the departing preist and friend. To the address of Mr. Staska. Fath er Agiu3 responded feelingly and told of the pleasuro that he had derived in his service in Plattsmouth and the 1 many kind friends and associations that would make this city ever pleasant memory to him. Father Chapuran, pastor of the St. Wenceslaus church of Omaha, was a guest of tho afternoon and also gave a very fine tribute to Father Mar-1 celles, Fpeaking In the Bohemian tongue, making a wonderful addres.s. Father George Agius of the St. John's church, also spoke briefly to the members of the parish. Following a short program the ladies of the church served dainty past week at the Mid-Columbia hos and delicious refreshments that were'pital at The Dells, Oregon, word re- much enjoyed and all Joined in per sonal greetings to Father Agius. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Robert M. Walling, who has been j spending the past ten days at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, recup-i ,. 7 , , . , ,ily have eince resided at Grass Val nendicitis. is now home. Mr. allinc t . has had a rapid improvement and Saturday afternoon was able to re turn home. His many friends are pleased to see him back home again and trust that he may secure per manent benefit from the operation. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mr3. Hillard Grassman, who has been at Omaha for the past two weeks recovering from a very eeverej operation, was able Tuesday to re- turn to the family home here. Mrs. Grassman is doing very nicely and it is thought will soon be restored to her former good health. She is, how-1 ever, required to remain quiet for the remainder of the recuperative period. Bock Family ? Holds Reunion at Avoca Sunday Gathering Held at Horn? of Mr, and Mrs. Henry Willi Fred L. Hild of Murray New President. The annual reunion of the Bock family was held Sunday at the beau- tiful home cf Mr. and Mrs. Henry Wulf, at Avoca, where amid the pleas ant surroundings the members of the family circle and a few invited guests rpent the day. The dinner, one puch as only can be found in the Cass county farm homes, was nerved in the Fpacious park vt the Wulf home and where the time was ppent in visiting and a general good time. A short program was given and which was introduced by Mrs. Ed ward Gansenur, consisting of read- ings by little Miss Janet Wc:tover of Plattsmouth, while Miss Irene rhil- pot of Nehawka, who has Just re- turned from Chicago, gave an inter- e-sting talk on the progress of the J World's Fair which is to be held in Chicago in 1933, the one hundredth j anniversary of the founding of the city. At the business Fession of the as sociation the following officers were seletced : President Fred L. Hild, Murray. .Vice-President W. W. Rarr, Om aha. Secretary' Mre. John Hansen, Ne hawka. Treasurer Misa Catherine Hild, Mynard. It was voted to hold tho 1633 re '.union at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Hansen and family at Ne hawka. The children of the founders ot the lainlly present were: Mrs. Henry Wulf. Avoca; Mrs. Vliliani Peters, Weeping Water; Mrs. William Hun ter, Plattsmouth; Mrs. George Han Fen, Nehawka; Mrs. W. J. Philpot, VehnwVa- T.frs V. J. Hild. Mvnard! : i I Mrs. Edward Gansemer, Nehawka, and Julius Bock, Newcastle, Wyo ming. j The relatives from out of the coun .ty present were: T. H. Petere. Lln Iden, Kansas; Albert Phllpct, Over iton, Nebraska; Charles Brewer, Cal laway, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pollard and daughter, Julia, Lincoln; ,Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Raun and daugh ter, Patricia, Walthlll; Mr. and Mre. t . w . iiapr, unci cuimreii, juau buj Marion, Omaha; Mrs. S. W. Urwin, Van Nuys, California. The guests present were: Mrs. De forert Barrett and daughter, Shir ley, Chicago; Miss Jessie Robertson, Plattsmouth ; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Omaha; Miss Meda j W. Ortman, Drayer, Burwell; Mr. and Mrs. Wll- iliam Schmidtmann, Plattsmouth; Dr. ' n rwl Mre T W Trnrtt fTiH Mr nnrl AlJt . . . W . ... . . . v. v . .1 .-.a. .. w Mrs. J. E. Hallstrom. Avoca; Fred iSchultz. Weeping Water; George (Peters, Avoca; Mis Mildred Oberns, Los Angeles. DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT Mr3. Irene A. Peters, formerly Miss Irene Leeslcy of this city, died the ceived here by friends ttate. The de ceased lady was a daughter cf Mr. and Mrs. John Leesley and was boru in Plattsmouth. April 14, 1SSC. liv ing here a greater part of her life time. She was graduated from the 'local schools in the clas3 of 1903. The deceased lady was married to Peter ,Peters pome years ago and the fam ley, Oregon. She is purvived by the husband, one F.on, Karl Ingall3, a ron of her Erst marriage, one brother, E. S. Leesley, of Eddyville. Nebr., ono Bister, Mrs. Boyd Porter of Om aha, as well as her mother, Mrs. J. E. Leesley, who made her home with Mrs. Peters at Grass Valley. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT Mrs. Gladys Chansley of this city. was at Omaha Sunday where sho spent a few hours with her little J daughter, Bevsrly Ann, who has been there for the past week taking treatment. The little ono is doing very nicely and it is hoped will soon be improved sufficient to be able to jreturn home to this city.