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ttebr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. XLVHI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, NOV. 28, 1932. NO. 87 Retailers to Aid in Christ mas Festivities Arrange for Visit of Santa Clans, to decorate btreets of City and Gift Distribution. The retail section of the Chamber of Commerce at their meeting Wed nesday decided to take up and pre rare a progTam of Interest for the holiday season. The retailers will arrange to have the street electric decorations turned rn December 10th and to continue until New Year's night and also will see that the small trees placed in the Hag holders on Main and Sixth street are uniform and the entire business section properly decorated for the holiday season. The decora tion committee will comprise Hilt Martin, August Bach and Henry G Soennichsen. A pre-Christmas visit of Santa Claus will be arranged to take place In the early part of December to greet the little folks of the commun ity. This year Santa will be minus his reindeers, but will have some thing much more pleasing to the lit tle ones, it being planned that the different business houses prepare gifts for the children, the distribution plan of which will be announced later. Chairman Knorr of the retail sec tion will get busy at once and ap point the various committees which will function in putting over the holiday program with the usual Plattsmouth spirit of 100 per cent co-operation. This program should insure an in teresting and active time In the city for the holiday period and with many of the students and others here to enjoy the social festivities of the holi days,, should make this a season of happiness. The stores of the city also decided at the meeting to remain open each evening from Wednesday, December 14th until Christmas eve and also to carry on the usual Wednesday even ing gift night programs until the last Wednesday in December. This gift night program will be resumed In the spring when the weather con ditions will permit open air observ ances. SINGS OVER EADIO The Plattsmouth radio listeners had a pleasant treat given them on Friday afternoon when one of our city's most talented young vocalists was heard over the air. Mrs. Gilbert HIrz, popular soloist, was one of the artists appearing on the program over station WAAW at Omaha. Mrs. Hirz was on the air from 3:30 to 3:45 in a program of popular songs. Mrs. Hirz will be heard on each Friday afternoon at the same hour over WAAW, so all of the friends and music lovers can enjoy the voice of thi3 talented lady by merely tuning in the Omaha grain exchange station. Miss Emily Lorenz was accompan ist for Mrs. Hirz. HAVE DINNER PARTY In honor of the Thanksgiving holi day, a number of the relatives and frelnds gathered Thursday at "Sun nyside," the E. IT. Wescott home, to enjoy the holiday. The day was fea tured by the dinner served at noon and which was enjoyed to the utmost by the group. The afternoon was spent in visiting and a general good time. Those who participated were Teter Mordick and Miss Helen Wes cott of Lincoln, Miss Clara Mae Mor gan, Madame Strangen, Mis3 Made line Strangen, Miss Alice Eaton of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wescott and son Edgar. ENTERTAINED THANKSGIVING Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Thomas entertained on Thanksgiving at a dinner party In honor of a number of the relatives and friends. Those who enjoyed the hospitality of the Thomas home were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Higgins, Miss Dorothea HIggins, Mrs. E. J. RoTSlnson, all of Kansas City, Missouri, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gamble, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Thomas, of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam E. Mrasek of this city. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Edward Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard, of near Murray, has just been awarded a scholar ship at Monmouth college, of Mon mouth, Illinois. Mr. Howard, who graduated here in 1931, is now freshman at the Monmouth college, taking an executive course and ma Joring in mathematics. His work at the college has been of such a high standing that he has been awarded one of the scholarships that are given to the most outstanding students of the college. The many friends of the young man will be pleased to learn of his success and the well de served honor that he has received. Thanksgiving Program Held at High School Students Give Splendid Offering for the National Day cf Thankfulness. From Thursday's Daily A most interesting program was presented at the high school yes terday afternoon as the annual Thanksgiving feature. A number of former students, graduates and par ents were present to enjoy the occa sion with the student body. A new musical organization, a string quar tet, was heard in two numbers. This quartet is composed of two violins played by Alice Hiatt and Lois Bes- tor, Viola. Rachel Robertson, and cello, Marjorie Tidball. This organ ization makes a splendid addition to the music department of the " school and community. Vocal solos by Mrs. Gilbert" Hirz, '30, proved to be very popular with the audience. She sang "Friend of Mine" and "Say It Isn't So" and was called back for an encore number, "We Just Couldn't Say Goodbye.". The girls sextette, which is always enjoyed, sang two numbers. This group i3 composed of Gertrude Brink, Virginia Trlvely, Lois Bestor, Velma Wells, Helen Gilmour and Mary Ann Rosencrans. Gertrude Vallery, popu- r reader, gave an Interesting and morous Interpretation of "Mlranay on Thanksgiving," a clever blackface number. An operetta with a foot ball theme was presented by the boys glee club.. This number was a uni que feature of the program and was much enjoyed. This number featured solos by George Luschinsky, Oliver Taylor, Greth Garnett and Maynard McCleary and a quartet composed of Wm. Jensen, Donald Bushnell, -o. Adam and Stuart Porter. Others who participated were: James Robertson, Gerold Keil, Arthur Warga, Wm. Woolcott, Richard Brendel, FredJankje and had to be replaced at cen Fricke. Leo Sikora, Bernard Kno- flicek, Edwin Kalina and Stephen Davis. Miss Cora Williams accom panied all the musical numbers and trained the young artists in their numbers. Greth Garnett, president of the stu dent council presided in a clever man ner. The committee which arranged the affair was composed of Emily Lorenz, chairman, Joe Hendrix and Fred Fri-ke. A short pep meeting led by the two cheer leaders, Arthur Warga and Edward Hadraba, demon strated some real enthusiasm for the Nebraska City game. PICKS UP BOYS From Saturday's Dally Sheriff Homer Sylvester was at Union last night where he was called with Acting Deputy Sheriff Thimgan on the report of a robbery committed by some boys. The call had asked that both the sheriff and deputy come and bring several cars as there was a large number of the robber gang. The onicers on ineir arrival found that the alleged robbers were three boys that had been bumming their way on a Missouri Pacific freight train and who were alleged to have taken a coat and a pair of gloves of some of the train crew. The coat and gloves were returned to the owner and the boys brought here and held for investigation. They 15, 14 and 13 years of age and two were from Falls City and one from Omaha. A number of negroes were on the train but as they had done nothing they were sent on their way by the sheriff. It has not been de cided whether charges will be pre ferred against the boys or not. Platters Close the Season with 13 to 6 Victory Win Hard Fought Contest from Ne braska City on Turkey Day Had Fine Season. With the annexing of the turkey day game with Nebraska City, 13 to G, the Plattsmouth high school foot ball team closed one of the most suc cessful seasons that they have had in several years. The team has won six victories, tied one game with Auburn and lost to Glenwood in the second game of the season. In the last games they have clicked in fine shape and pro duced some of the best team work shown in the Platter lineup in years. The game Thursday opened with the Ootoeans uoTuing well in the opening quarter of the game and their defense held the Platters from scor ing. The second quarter saw the Platts mouth veterans hurling themselves against the Nebraska City line for effective gains, Hirz, Arn and Ronne crashing the line repeatedly to ad vance. Captain Arn with two fast and clever spinner plays carried the ball into the scoring zone of Ne braska City. With the Otoeans pre paring to resist the Platters, Ronne, fleet footed fullback of Plattsmouth smashed a hole through the Otoeans and carried the ball over for the touchdown. Ronne had the honor also of the extra point on a line plunge, vgoing through the purple and gold line without much opposi tion. In the third quarter the Platters with their smashing attack swept Into the Nebraska City territory and where, from the twenty yard line Rob ert Hira-finisbed iLi high school. footr ball career with a Cashing end run that caught the Otoean9 and scored the second touchdown of the game. The try for point failed and left the score at 13 to 0 for the Platters. In tno last quarter of the game Coach Rothert sent hi3 reserves into the contest and who suffered the force of the Nebraska City passing attack, the Otoeans making good sev eral passes that brought them to the Plattsmouth scoring territory. A pass from Kastner to Fields over the goal line brought the coveted score, but the try for point failed. Nebraska City in their passing at tack was threatening as the game drew to the close with the ball in Plattsmouth territory. In the conflict Captain Maynard of Nebraska City suffered an injury and had to be taken from the game, while Stuart Porter suffered an injured ter on the Plattsmouth team by Oliver Taylor. The game was the last high school game for Robert Hirz, Stuart Porter, Robert Rummel, Sam Arn, George Luschinsky, George Adam, William Wetenkamp, Theodore Yellck and Greth Garnett. The starting lineup of the teams was as follows: Plattsmouth Nehr. City Rummel RE Smith Armstrong RT Rivett Luschinsky RG Gibson Porter C Arrison Yelick LG Henshaw Wetenkamp LT McMullen Garnett LE Sharp Arn (C) QB Kastner Hirz LH Roberts Adam Ronne RH Fields FB (C) Maynard CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY From Thursday's Dally Last evening at the home of Mrs. Bessie Gravett, 3217 Charles St., Om aha, occurred a very pleasant occa sion celebrating the seventy-eighth birthday of her father, Mr. J. C. York. The celebration was in the form of a surprise party. The guests were composed of a few of his host of friends, children, grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The eve ning was spent in games and the re counting of happenings of other years. At a late hour dainty refresh ments were served. Others attending beside the guest of honor and hostess were: Mr. and Mr3. Jesse York, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gaven and son, Rus sell, Miss Mary Jane York, Miss Anna Munn, Miss Bessie Carlson. Mr. George Gravett, all of Omaha; Mr. Don C. York and sons,' William R. and Don F. of Harlingan, Texas. GOES TO HARVARD Coach Fred A. Rothert of the Plattsmouth high school football team departed Thursday immediately after the football game at Nebraska City for Harvard for a visit with the home folks. Coach Rothert enjoyed the Thanksgiving turkey with real thankfulness as he has had a real season in the athletic work, produc ing the southeastern region basket ball team and also a football team that has been one cf the best for Plattsmouth high in several years, Mr. Rothert is not only an able and efficient trainer of athletes, but is a real gentleman and one esteemed and admired by his pupils and all v.hc know him and his success is one that he has well deserved. Jar vis Lancaster Selected as New Deputy Sheriff Announcement Made Today by Sher iff Homer Sylvester Sheriff to Be Jailor. From Thursday's Dally , Jarvis Lancaster of Murray was named as the new deputy sheriff of Cass county today by Sheriff Homer Sylvester. The announcement was made by the sheriff following consideration over a period of the past two weeks of the many candidates for the office who had applied, the new sheriff hav ing been deluged with applications since the election on November 8th Sheriff Sylvester will occupy the jail and residence and serve as the jailor he announced at the time of making the appointment of Mr. Lan caster. ,i The new deputy .sheriff is well known over the eastern- secthHr-of Cass county as he has made his home In and near Murray for the past thirty years and has been aetive in the life of hi3 home community. At the democratic primary In April he was a candidate for the democratic nomination and was third in the field of candidates of which Mr. Sylvester led. FINED ON LIQUOR CHARGE. From Friday's Dally This morning Gus Whitely, who has been absent from the city for the past several weeks, appeared at the office of the county attorney and surrendered himself on the charge of possession and transportation of li quor. The defendant entered a plea of guilty to the charge in the county court and was given a fine of $100 and sixty days in jail as provided by law. The car of Mr. Whitely was also taken as a vehicle used in the transportation of liquor. The car with five gallons of whiskey was cap tured several weeks ago by Sheriff Thimgan and at the time Mr. Whitely made his escape and has since been absent from the city. GIVEN SUSPENDED SENTENCE From Saturday's Dally This morning the appeal in the case of the State of Nebraska vs. Wil liam Shea, which had been appealed from the county court by the de fendant was dismissed on motion of the defendant. The case was then taken back to the county court where the transportation charge was with drawn and the defendant charged with possession. A plea of guilty was entered to the charge. Judge A. H. Duxbury gave a sentence of sixty days in the county jail and placed the defendant under parole, the sen tence to be in effect if the parole is violated. ENTERTAIN AT STREIGHT HOME Thanksgiving day at the home of William J. Streight and mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Streight, saw the gathering of a number of the relatives and friends to enjoy the day as well as the turkey dinner which was ar ranged for the event. Those who participated in the pleasant occasion were Mr. and Mr3. Evi Spier and chlV dren, Millie Lou and Donald of Lin coln, Mre. Mattie Sage of May wood, sister of Mrs. Streight, and Miss Fern Stivers of this city. Mrs. Spier and children and Mrs. Sage will remain here for a more extended visit. Arranging for 12th District Con ventions Here Plattsmouth to Entertain Legion and Legion Auxiliary Members on Tuesday, December 6th. Committees are busy formulating plans for the forthcoming 12th dis trict American Legion and Legion Auxiliary conventions to be held in this city on December 6th. The two conventions will bo separate and dis tinct so far as business sessions are concerned but the town will observe open house for the visiting delega tions and group entertainment be provided, particularly the d4nce in th evening at the Legion building. The first bulletin to Legion posts over the district, which comprises Seward, Lancaster, Cass and Otoe counties, is being sent out today, and will be followed by at least two other bulletins containing further detailed information before the day of the big meeting. The apportionment of delegates from the different Legion posts Is the same as at a state convention and in cludes 97 official delegates from the twenty posts in the four counties, 24 of this number being from Lincoln. Nebraska City, with six delegates, is the second largest post In the district, and Plattsmouth and Seward each have five. There will also be a like number of alternates and as guests. Plattsmouth is Inviting every Legion member in the district. A dinner and floor show for the Legionnaires will be served at the Legion building in the evening, pre ceded by a parade, that will follow adjournment of the . business session, late In the afternoon. Greenwood post will bring Its mounted canon that particlft&tedrin, the parade At the state convention at Norfolk and the Lincoln Forty and Eight organization has promised to bring Its replica, of the French troop trains. Two or more drum corps will also take part In the parade. Besides posts in the 12th district, invitation is also being ex tended to neighboring posts at Belle vue and South Omaha, as well as Glenwood, Iowa, to send delegations of guests to the convention. Registration is due to begin at 10 a. m. and will be In charge of a com mittee with Leo Boynton as chair man. The convention session will be called to order at 1:15 p. m. by Dis trict Commander Fred .Witt, of Ne braska City, whose term of office ex pires this year. ' Robert M. Armstrong, department commander, of Auburn; Henry H. (Hard Boiled Hank) Dudley, depart ment adjutant, of Lincoln ; "Par Sam" Reynolds, national executive com mitteeman, of Omaha; Chas. G. Beck, regional manager of the U. S. Vet erans' Bureau, Lincoln, and a mem ber of the State Aid Fund Relief committee, will be among the distin guished guests present, all being slat ed to make addresses during the af ternoon business session. Mrs. Olga Webb, department pres ident of the American Legion Auxil iary, who will be In the city for the convention of that organization will also bring greetings to. the Legion at the afternoon session. Henry Soennichsen Is chairman of the feed committee and a fine meal is promised all the visiting delegations. This will be followed by a snappy floor show, and later a dance for the visiting Legionnaires and members of the Auxiliary. VISITS HOME FOLKS Bernard Galloway, who is now teaching in the high school at Dor chester, Nebraska, was here today for short visit with the relatives and friends. Mr. Galloway is engaged in teaching science and history In the Dorchester schools and also has charge of the athletics at the school. He has his basketball team organ ized and have annexed two victories from Cordova already. 3Ir. Galloway accompanied his former associates from Peru on the return trip from Kearney where they played football and was a guest Friday at Peru of Coach Glen Gilkerson. He returns Sunday to his duties at Dorchester. The Journal will appreciate your phoning In news Items. Call Ho. 6. Thanks! UNDERGOES OPERATION Fred McMaken of this city, who has been engaged in road construc tion work near Dorchester, was taken suddenly ill on Wednesday is bile at work and was rushed to the hospital at Lincoln. It was found that he was suffering from an acute attack of appendicitis and his case quite ser ious, 't he operation was performed as soon as the patient reached the Lin coln General hospital. Thi3 morn ing the patient was reported as do ing just as well as possible and grad- ually recovering from tho effects cf the operation. It will be several day3 before the patient can show decided improvement as his case was quite severe. Auxiliary Con vention Sessions at the Library Complimentary Noon-Day Luncheon and Evening Dinner Among Entertainment Features Committees have all been ap pointed and are actively at work on plans for the American Legion Auxil iary convention to be held in this city December 6th, in 'conjunction with the Legion convention, accord ing to Mrs. H. L. Thomas, president of the local unit. Registration, in charge of Mrs. Frances Palacek and , Mrs. Elsa Mc Clintock will begin at 9 o'clock, at the public library auditorium. The first convention session will open at 10 o'clock. The program promises to be Interesting and will include short talks on different phases of the Auxil iary work of importance at this time. A luncheon complimentary to the delegates and visiting state officers is to be given' by the local Auxiliary unit at noon,' while a dinner will be served In the evening for all Auxil iary members, at the Presbyterian church parlors. An Interesting pro gram will' follow the 'dinner, after which the ladies will join the Legion naires at the dance and other festivi ties at the Legion community build ing. Mrs. Varro N. Tyler, of Nebraska City, the district president, has all plans made and her programs ready for what is expected to be one of the most Interesting conventions ever held in the district. A Memorial Poppy Hour, a service In honor of those who have passed on, will be something new and very fit ting on the morning program. Mrs. Olga Webb, department presl dent. Mrs. Gene McGlasson. hospital chalrman, Mrs. H. H. Dudley, wife of Adjutant Dudley of the Legion and others are on the program. Greetings from the Legion will be brought by Depjartment Commander Robert Arm strong and all speakers will bring messages of great interest. Mrs. Thomas urges that all local unit members try and be at the II- brary for the convention sessions, as they will find them filled with formation on the Auxiliary program for 1933. The Auxiliary will make a charge for its evening dinner to delegates ceptance of Dana X. Bible, head coach and guests, having no registration feejof Nebraska, for the date of Decern- to provide funds, while the Legion from its registration fee expects to provide not only the stag dinner and floor show, but various entertain ment, climaxed with the dance for Legion and Auxiliary members in the evening. HAVE FAMILY DINNER Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bridge- water entertained a number of rela tives and friends Thanksgiving day at a most enjoyable dinner party, The time was spent in visiting and having a general good time. Those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Earl Mason and family, Mr. and Mrs. Irving Marquett, Mrs. Albert Cotner and children. CARD OF THANES We wish to take this means of ex- pressing to our many kind friends and career on tho Platter squad Thurs neighbors our deep appreciation of day, was operated "on Friday for ths the many acts of kindness shown us removal of his tonsils. The operation at the time of the death of our loved was quite successful and George Is father. We especially wish to ex- taking a short rest for a few days press our gratitude to all those whowhite the throat is healing up. He assisted eo kindly in the funeral ser- expects tc resume his school work vices. The Children of Fred J. Ohm. Senator Banning to Urge Curtail ment of Expense Senator from Second District to Seek All Possible Reduction of Gov ernment Cost. Senator W. B. Banning, of Union, who will be one of the leaders of the democrats in the state senate, i3 . preparing a program of constructive j legislation that will tend to lessen tha cost of state government. The democratic majority in the legislature, following the lead of Gov ernor Bryan, will strive to make a real record in the way of cutting in every way the large coat of adminis tration of state affairs and lessen to the counties the amounts necessary ( to be raised each year to support the government. Senator Banning believes that a large saving that will amount to from two to three millions and still not interfere in any way with tho fullest function of the state govern ment in an efficient way, not crip pling In any way the educational and other state institutions. In his long service in the state senate, Senator Banning has been a member of the finance and other Im portant committees and will be one of tho main figures in the senate where he and Senator Fru3h of Saun ders county will be the veteran mem bers of the majority . Senator Banning 13 not to seek the position of president pro-tem of the senate and will support the claim of Senator Frush fcr this honor. SAYS OTHERS INTERESTED Rex Young, who a few days ago received an opinion from the office of the attorney genecal relative to the question of election promises or statement being construed as bribes to the voters, stated to the Journal today, that this opinion was secured at the solicitation of others. Mr. Young states that during tho recent campaign he was asked as to his position on the matter of accept ing fees at less than set by law, that he stated that he would have to be governed by the law and rulings and was not justified in making any promises. It was to Justify this posi tion that he with several friends visited the state house and laid the matter before the attorney general. The opinion has served to vindi cate the stand he had taken, Mr. I Young points out, and Justifies his 'position In the matter which was the !chief thlnS ln whIch he was nter- ested. BANQUET DECEMBER 9TH The community banquet to honor the Plattsmouth high school foot ball team will be held on Friday evening, December 9th, and will take place at the main dining room of the Brown cafe in the Hotel Riley build- in-'lrg. R. Foster Patterson, principal who has of the local high school. jbeen assisting in the preparation of the program, has received the ac- '1 1 . . 11 .t . -1 . oer Jin anu accoruingiy mat ua.ie will be set for the banquet. Mr. Bible will be accompanied by Jerry Adam, former P. II. S. student and who will present the "N" award to the local high school and lt3 stu dents who have by their scholastic standing secured thi3 honor for tho school. It has been decided to set the tickets for the banquet at fifty cents each and which will care for the ex- 4Penses of the banquet and the accom modations for the guests of honor. Tho ticket committee will get busy at once and arrange for the sale of the tickets. It being hoping that there will bo from seventy-five to eighty present for tho event. HAS TONSILS REMOVED George Adam, popular high school student, who finished his football Monday as usual.