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Nebr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. XLIX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1933. NO. 2( City School Teachers are Voted Contracts In Economy Program Board of Edu cation Plans Several Changes and Make Reductions. From Thursday's Dally The beard of education at their meeting this week took up the mat ter of the selection of the teachers for the ensuing year and also making tne several cuts tor economy pur poses. The board voted to make reduc tions of ten per cent in the salary budget of the school system and which will be in addition to the cuts that were made last year. The election of Superintendent L. S. Dcvoe was made several weeks ago and the remainder of the teaching force made at the meeting this week. The teachers selected and to whom contracts were given were as follows: High School R. F. Patterson, principal and his tory; Harold Jordan, commercial; Russell Reeder, science; Jack Figley, English, dramatics, vocational guid ance, history; Lucille Nordholm, home economics; Cora. Williams, mu sic; Pearl Staats, normal training; Estelle Baird, languages; Florence Beighley, mathematics; Fred A. Roth ert, manual training, athletics. Junior High School Clara Weyrich, arithmetic and sewing; Jessie Whelan, geography and music; Alice Bly, English and reading; Lillian Garrett, history and civics. Gradd Schools. Helen Farley, Amelia Martens, Vivian Johns, Bernice Ault, Selma Deihm, Evelyn May, Alice James, Amana Hiatt, Edith Cook, Ruth Tid ball, Rose Prohaska, Helen Quimby, Agnes Muenster. It was decided also .to have L. D. Hiatt assist in the band work at the school as at the present time, twice each week. The board of (education in their economy program may have several changes to be made in the schools to keep the expenditures down and which will not detract from the schools in any way. It may be pos sible that two of the ward buildings now in use, that of the first ward and the Mercerville schools be closed. GIVE SHOWER FOR BRIDE Wednesday afternoon at the close of her school, work for the day, Mrs. Leo Thimgan, formerly Miss Hazel Iverson of this crly, was given a pleasant surprise and shower in honor of her recent marriage. Mrs. Thimgan is teaching in dis trict No. 9 and the shower was ar ranged by the ladies residing in the district and who came to make the event one long to be pleasantly re membered. The time was spent in games and visiting and the bride presented with many very handsome and attractive gift3 that she will cherish as remem brances of the good friends in her school district. The ladies brought baskets of the good things to eat and which fur nished the means of a delicious and much enjoyed luncheon. HERE FROM LINCOLN From Friday's Daily C. W. Motter of the Lincoln Tele phone & Telegraph Co., was in the city today looking after some busi ness for his company at the local office. Incidently while in the city "Red" as he is known among the veteran circles of the state, was call ing on his friends in the Legion. Mr. Motter is the publicity head of the state department of the Legion and one of the active and best known men in the ranks of the world war veterans in the state. SUFFERS SEVERE INJURY Walter Rhodes, an employe at the BREX shops, wa3 severely injured while at his work Wednesday. Mr. Rhodes was working on a trestle and fell, and in alighting broke the goggles that lie was wearing, in flicting a cut on hi3 eye that is ver7 painful and will make it. necessary for the patient to take an enforced layoff from his work. FORMING DANCING CLUB A number of the young people of the city are forming a dancing club which i3 to be known as the Wed nesday Nite club. The club will give private dances In which the mem bers and their ladies participate and expect to use the Eagle3 hall for the dances. The orchestra for the dances is being arranged by Fred erick Gordcr. The club may give dances once a week or each two weeks, it i3 not definitely settled as to this, however. Cass County Bar Endorses Judge Begley Enter Their Support of the Able and Distinguished Second District Judse for U. E. Psot. From Thursday's Dally This morning the members of the Cass county bar met at the court house to extend their support in the movement for the naming of Judge James T. Begley. of this city, as United States district judge. The movement for Judge Begley is extending over the entire district and members cf the Omaha bar also have added their part in the request that Judge Begley be named to the post left vacant by the naming of Judge J. W. Woodrougb as U. S. circuit judge. Judge Begley ranks as one of the leading members of the district bench in the state and ha3 presided in many of the districts over the state at various times for the sitting judge and also has been called upon to serve with the state supreme court at different times. The selection-of Judge Begley tot the post of U. S district Judge ,would assure one of the ablest selections that could be made from the mem bers of the bench and bar in the state. Committees from the various coun ty bar associations are getting In touch with the attorney general and the 'Nebraska delegation in congress a3 well as Senator Norris to urge the naming of Judge- Begley. EASTER EGG HUNT , An Easter egg hunt for the chil dren of the city and the surrounding communities is being planned for the Saturday preceding Easter, April 15th. The hunt i3 being sponsored by the local post of the American Legion as a treat to the little folks of the community. The members of the veterans organization will se cure the eggs and dye3 from donation and contributions from their mem bership and the work of coloring the eggs will be done by the members of the post. The eggs after being dyed will be concealed over the city park, school grounds or whatever location may be decided upon, and the children at a given time will be sent on the hunt. Finders will be keepers and a great deal of fun' and entertainment will be in store for the youngsters of the community. Egg hunts and egg rolling is a popular feature in many of the larger cities of the country and should make a real treat for the little folks of this vicinity and it Is hoped that many of tho children from the farming communities can be here to participate in the festivities of the occasion. HERE FROM KANSAS Mr. and Mrs. John McNurlin of this city have had the pleasure of a visit from their nephew, Ivor Standish, of Norton, Kansas. Mr. Standish who is a son of a sister of Mr. McNurlin and in his boyhood resided in this county, brought a load of cattle to Omaha and took ad vantage of the occasion to visit with the relatives of Mrs. Standish and himself. IN CRITICAL CONDITION Robert W. Black, an old time resi dent of Cass county, is very critically ill at the hospital at Omaha, his re covery having been given up as the advanced years and the selrous con dition of his health has not allowed any hope of his recovery. Many Attend Operetta Given by High School Presentation by the Girl's Glee Club Proves One of Host Success ful School Functions. From Friday's Daily An audience which filled the hisa school auditorium last night hoard with pleasure a tv. o-att mucieal com edy "Mies Cam then; Returns," pre sented by the Girl's Glee club, under the direction of Miss Williams. Xhe Girl's Glee club and sextette and solo ists have been heard on numerous oc casions in public performances in Plattsmouth, but a most apprecia tive audience heard the entire group last night i:i a program which re flected great credit upon the girls and their splendid leader. Miss Wil liams. In addition to the musical comedy the pleasure of the evening was also increased by the public appearance of an organization new to Platts- mouth musical circles. Thi3 is thei Rottary club orchestra composed of E. H. Wescott, G. J. Jeager, S. S. Davis, L. D. Hiatt and Ed Schulhof. Thi3 group mads a hit with the aud ience and no doubt will be called upon for further appearances in the future. The solo work of those who took individual part3 and the chorus num bers reflected the splendid talent and training of the P. H. S. Girl's Glee club. In addition to this the special dance numbers added charm to the program. One of the highlights of the evening was the group of popular numbers sung by little Miss Irene La Hoda. Character parts were play ed by two who have been much in demand in these roles, Gertrude Val- lery and Anna May Saudi n. The fol lowing5 were heard in solo numbers, which , were enthusiastically ap plauded: Mary Ann Rosencrans, Ger trude Vallery, Anna May Sandin and Emily Lorenz. Virginia Samek was heard in a very fine piano solo, as wa3 also a girls sextette composed of Nadine Cloidt, Gertrude Vallery, Lucille Meisinger, Genene Scott, Wilda Johnson and Rosemary Cloidt. The cast of characters was as fol lows: Mrs. Jones, matron Florence Schutz Mary, maid of all work, in reality Thyrza Caruthers Gertrude Vallery Ann, an actress Emily Lorenz Henrietta, studying piano and voice Virginia Samek Merlin, an actress Elizabeth Wiles Patty, studying voice : . Mary Ann Rosencrans Raphaela, studying painting Helen Gilmour Rose, studying dramatic art Amy Elliott Sarah, studying dramatic art Rosemary Cloidt Marguerite, studying dancing Aimee Jane Thomas Clara, studying dancing Wilda Johnson Bridget, the cook Anna May Sandin Desdemona, Mrs. Jones' niece Pearl Tompkins Ellen, studying dramatic art Lucille Meisinger The following musical numbers were presented: A Lullaby Mary Ann Rosencrans The Queen of Movieland Gertrude Vallery I was Born in New York Anna May Sandin Clothes Mary Ann Rosencrans Trio Dance Gertrude Vallery, Aimee Jane Thomas and Wilda Johnson The World Is Like a Looking- Glass . Chorus Popular Numbers Irene LaHoda "I'm Sure of Everything But You;" "Fit as a Fiddle" The Melodrama Sextette Piano Solo r Virginia Samek My Little Boat Emily Lorenz My Little Pink Gown Gererude Vallery Cast Your Bread on the Waters Chorus SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA From Thursday's Dally George W. Rhoden, one of the well known residents of Cas3 county ,is critically ill here at the home of his son, Galen Rhoden and family. Mr. Rhoden is suffering from pneumonia with which he was taken down Tues day and has been in very serious con dition since that time. Mr. Rhoden has not been well and the death of Mrs. Rhoden which occurred last Wednesday night, came as a gTeat shock to him and added to the illness that he is now suffering, makes his condition most serious. " PRESENT PROGRAM From Friday's Dally Thi3 afternoon a number of Plattsmouth ladies were at Nehawka where they took part in the program of the Nehawka Woman's club, the meeting being held at the home of Mrs. D. C. West. Those who parti cipated in the program were Mrs A. S. Christ, who gave her review of "The Women Writers of Nebraska' and Mis3 Aimee Jane Thomas who wr.3 heard in a reading. Mrs. J. T. Begiey, who had arranged the pro gram, and Mrs. Herman L. Thomas alio visited the meeting. Mew Ford Auto Agency Opening in This City C. A. Ruso of Keraa, Nebraska, Mov ing Stock Here to Open Up Local Auto Agency. From Fridays Dany This morning C. A. Ruse, TiTf.rn:, Nebraska, arrived here 1 complete the arranging of the new Ford agency that he is establishing here, several truck load3 of equip ment also being on the way for place ment in the building. Mr. Ruse has been prominent in tho automobile business in the west part of the state for a great many years and ha3 agencies at Merna and Anselmo, where .he has been very successful. The new agency will be establish ed at once and it is hoped that in a few days Mr. Ruse will have hi3 cars and other line3 placed and ready for tho service to the public. The city has been without an ac tive Ford agency since George K. Petring, former For-3-Tepresentative, moved his stock to Norfolk to poer ate the agency there. The decision of Mr. Ruse to open the agency here will be the source of great satisfac tion as it will insure the occupancy of one of the most attractive build ings in the city and brings here a splendid citizen and one who will be an asset to the community. The Ruse family will remain at their home at their home at Merna until later when Mr. Ruse can ar range for their residence here. DISMISSES CASE Judge Munger at Lincoln ruled adversly Thursday afternoon to John Chovanec and dismissed his suit against . Continental Construction company, tried Tuesday and Wednes day in federal court. The court found from the evidence that Chovanec and his wife gave the company a contract for a right-of-way across their farm near Plattsmouth and didn't do so be cause of fraud or duress. Therefore no cause appears for cancelling the contract, as Chovanec asked, or for awarding damages because of in jury to the farm. In the memoran dum opinion Judge Munger say3 the repeated emphatical denial of Cho vanec that ho signed the right-of way contract can't be accepted, and that his willingness to repudiate this signature tends to discredit all his testimony. The company's agent's denial that he told Chovanec the company could lay a pipe line across his farm without his consent, having the right of eminent domain, is found more persuasive. The court finds no evidence of duress and adds that Chovanec is a capable, experi enced man, and wasn't intimated. There is conflict of evidence over whether the contract was signed be fore the notary who acknowledged it, but Judge Munger say3 there isn't sufficient proof that it wasn't. State Journal. VISITS OLD FRIENDS William Hesser and son of San Fernado, California, are enjoying a visit here with D. A. Young and other members of the Young family as well as the old neighbors south of this city. Mr. Hesser is a son of W. J. Hesser, an old time resident of near this city and who operated a green house on his farm for a great many years. The family have resided In California for many years. The Hess er family were neighbors and friends of the Young's . for many years and the visit here Is one-that has brought great pleasure to the old time friends. Honor Roll of High School for Third Quarter Students Outstanding Students with Perfect Attendance Records for Third Quarter. Below is given the list or students who have been outstanding in their grades for the third quarter of the school year: Honor Roll Seniors George Adam, Sam Arn, Norma Baumgart, Donald Bushnell, Greth Garnett, Alice Jeffries, Mar garet La Hoda, Francis Libershal, Emil7 Lorenz, George Lushinsky, Leona Meisinger, Stuart Porter, Mar seilla Ramel, Virginia Samek, Anna ATn-w PuiiHn AT.ntn fsfhnckneiR. Flovd Shanhoitz, Elinore Smetana, Ger- trude Vallery. Juniors Lois Bestor, Martha Kaf- fenberger, Dorothy McCarthy, Mary Ann Rosencrans, Lillian Sedlak, Dor othy Seimoneit. Sophomores Mildred Cacy, Bessie Carey, Naomi Day, Lois Giles, Vir- ginia Trively, Alice Wiles Freshmen Stephen Davis, Mar jorie Fitch, Mary Ann Gradoville, Viva Palmer, Phyllis Peters, Alberta Timmas. Perfect Attendance. The students whose attendacne re cord for the third quarter has been perfect Is given below : Seniors? Georer Adam. John Al- Ien, Helen Amick, Alice Jeffreys,! Francis Libershal, Leona Meisinger, Mary Mrasek, Anna May Sandin,! Florence Schutz. Floyd Shanhoitz,. Ha Taylor, Marvin Tritsch, William Wetenkamp, Theodore Yelick. Juniors Lois Bestor, Isabelle Dew,'Tear3 ago Joined in forming a Conn- Alice Hiatt. Wm Highfield, Wayne: b a9SOciation and ln wnicn Hiner, Paul Jahrig, William Jensen,) . Martha Kaffenberger, Edwin Kalina. j6tock was Bold to a larSe number of Ellen Kelly, John Kelly, Bernard Knoflicek, Earl Lamberson, Edward Martin, Lucille Meisinger, Anna , M. McCarty, Earney Newton, Inga Reich stadt, Francis Roderick, Robert Se- cord, Edgar Seitz, Barbara Spangler, Ruby Sutton, David Taylor, Marion Taylor, Oliver .Taylor, Margaret Ye lick. . Sophomores Arnold Buechler, Mildred Cacy, Donald Cotner, Lois Giles, Henry Kaffenberger, Mary! Lindeman, Ernest Richter, John Rishel, Ernest Seitz, Avis Sylvester, Lucille Vice, Ernest zitka. uorotny Zitka. I. Freshmen Betty Bulin, Rosemary.1" Cloidt, Stephen Davis, Mildred Doo- ley, Mildred Dvoracek, Mar jorie' Fitch, Louise Fitzmeyer, Wilma TearicK, Aiary Ann uraaovine, irai Harris, Joe Hendrix, Mary M. Kline, Glen Kohrell, Thelma Kohrell, Eu- gene Nolte. Leona Price. Anna Marie Rea, Walter Sikora, Alberta Timmas, Mason Wall, Donald Warga, Arthur Warga, FUNERAL OF MRS. McCOOL The funeral of Mrs. Lovina Mc Cool, 78, was held on Thursday after noon at the Sattler funeral home and attended by a large group of the old friend3 as well a3 the relatives from Omaha. The services were In charge of Rev. O. G. Wlchmann, pastor of the St Paul's Evangelical church, who, in his remarks brought comfort to . the members of tho bereaved family . and held out to them the reuniting of their lives in the great beyond. During the service Mrs. Ray Her- ring gave two of the old hymns as ' solo numbers, the accompaniment being played by Miss Margaret Engel- kemeier. J Mrs. McCool, who made her home; here for many years, is survived by i V four sons, Albert, George and John . . ........... . i , liarKins ana miicneu ,aici;ooi; two daughters, Mrs. Fritz Nelson Mrs. Bert Rcls, all of Omaha. The burial was at the Oak cemetery west of this city. and Hill REV. HUNTER HERE From Friday's Dally Rev. A. W. Hunter, who Is now engaged as field representative of the; Wesleyan university at Lincoln, was in the city last evening for a fewness of some two weeks, suffering hours visiting with his friends and former church members. Rev. Hunt- er was the pastor of the local Meth- odist church for. a number of years and has many old friends here who " were delighted to meet him. CUT TEACHERS' PAY Greenwood, Neb. The board education cut teachers' salaries percent for next year and elected the following: H. E. Warren, super- Intendent; Frieda Waitzel, principal; Lee Knole, Thelma Lesley, Lenora Lawson and Helen Marvin. TO VISIT HERE George E. Dovey, pioneer resident of this city, who has been making his home at Falls City for the winter with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Falter, came up Friday to spend the next few weeks here with Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Patterson, the latter a daughter of Mr. Dovey. Mr. Dovey was taking ad vantage of the excellent spring ( weather today to be out and enjoy meeting the old friends, Seeks Foreclo sure of Tax Title to Country Club E. J. Delaney of This City Seeks Fore- closure of Claim for Tax Sale Certificate. From Saturday's Daily This morning in the office of the clerk of tho district court an action was filed entitled, E. J. Delaney vs. Plattsmouth lodge No. 739 Benevo lent and Protective Order of Elks. Mr. Delaney seeks foreclosure of a tax certificate of which he 13 the owner, against property held by the defendant order and what is known as the Country club at the southwest outskirts of the city. The defendant nas assignment of tax certificate claims from William Barclay and ... which are a Part of the claIm in the 'present suit. The Elks lodge and golf club three the members or the two organizations 'as well a3 to the general public. The jtftl. of thft Dronertv is held, however. in the name of the Elks. NEW STORE OPENING c ruiu oniuruity a juiu.it jr . f Hatt's Market, the Clover Farm store In this city, was opened today f. for its first day of business, the store f room in tne Jlasonic building being ,n ,,h nrf1pr fnr th oncn The store Is decorated In green this color being used in both the ex- terior nd interior of the store, mak- coloring to the room. The shelving which is of the standardized type was erected Dy !paul H. Wohlfarth, local contractor, who made a record job of getting this part of the store ready for the opening day. The opening of the storo was recognized by the retail section of the Chamber of Commerce which sent a handsome bouquet as a greeting to the new business house. SEED MEN ARE BUSY The local merchants who deal in seed for the farm have been very busy for the past week and large amounts of seed have been disposed to the farmers of this community JThe sale of sweet clover has been exceptionally high this year the seed men report and this demand seems much larger than usual, altho there is always a large amount sold. Small gardeners have also kept the seed dealers busy as the stocks for the home gardens are purchased and planted. There is prospect for a great many vegetable gardens being 'planted this year by the residents of the city as the means of assisting the family budget both this summer and ifor the next winter season. DEATH OF MRS. RICKETTS From Saturday's Dally Mrs. Charles Ricketts, 53, passed away last evening at 7:45 at the family home here following an ill from a severe nervous breakdown and which led to death. The deceased lady was born at Blue Springs, Mis- sourl, where she resided for some twenty-five years, later the family moving to Kansas where they lived until three years ago when the fam ily came to this city. Mrs. Rocketts is survived by the husband, two of children, Mrs. Ina Scarbrough, Blue 15 Springs, Mo., and Clifford Ricketts of this city. The funeral will be held on Sun- day afternoon at 2:30 from the Sat- tier . funeral, home. , . The Interment will be at Oak Hill cemetery. Plattsmouth Scores High in Declamatory George Adam Wins First in Oratory, and Greth Garnett Second in Dramatics. From Saturday's Dally Speakers representing Plattsmouth high school scored heavily in the 2nd district championship contests held here yesterday. It was the largest contest in the history of the association with 37 speakers repre senting 23 different schools in 16 eastern Nebraska counties. George Adam won first In original oratory with hi3 oration "They Call Us Undo Sylock," which was a plea for the payment of the war debts. He did a masterful piece of work which wen high praise of the Judge. Second place was won by John Kerigan of Fremont and third place by Arnold Levine of Rosajie. Other speakers in this division were from Omaha Tech nical, Polk, Ashland, Mead, Arling ton, Columbus and Louisville. The humorous was a superb con test with the closest kind of competi tion. First place was won by Gene vieve Ohlswager of Omaha Central with the reading, "A Sidewalk Con troversy." Chester Bcrta of Ashland placed second and Harriett Walker cf Omaha North third. Anna May Sandin of Plattsmouth with her fine interpretation of "At tho Photo graphers," was a very close fourth with only one point separating each of the first four places. In the extemporaneous speaking contest, Fannie Witkin of Omaha Technical won first with her discus sion of "Agriculture and the De pression;" Lylo Gil of Fremont cec ond and Stuart Porter Porter of Plattsmouth, third.' Stuart epoke on "Japan and the League of Nations," and won special comment from the judge on the fine content of his speech. To climax the day for Plattsmouth, Greth Garnett won second in the dramatic section with hi3 gripping interpretation of "The Bishop's Can dlesticks." First placo was won by Virginia Lee Long of Omaha Central and third by Dorothy Rouse of Walt- hill. The Junior high school boys' glee club and the high school boys' glee club were heard during the program under the direction of Miss Williams and Miss Garrett. The judge for the contest was MlS3 Lucille Neals, formerly of Dcane and now head of the department of Epeech. of Tarkio College, Tarkio, Missouri. At the annual meeting of the as sociation, R. Foster Patterson prin cipal of Plattsmouth high school was re-elected president; Supt. J. R. Bit- ner of Fullerton, treasurer, and Miss Leona Sparks, dramatic teacher at Columbu3, secretary. In scoring points for a mythical district championship, Omaha Cen tral scored 10 points; Plattsmouth 9; Fremont 6; Omaha Tech 5. The Plattsmouth speakers were trained by Mr.Figlcy and they have more than responded to his training and interest in their work and both the speakers and their coach may feel proud of the honor they have brought to the school and community. A HAPPY OCCASION From Saturday's Dally Painting 13 far from the mind of Charles Fulton, well known decor ator, as an event in his family this morning occupies the center of the stage. Thi3 was the birth of a fine little daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ful ton, the little miss weighing seven and three-quarter pounds. All are doing nicely and the parents are re joicing in the fact that their house hold now comprises a boy and a girl. ENTERTAIN FRIENDS From Saturday's Dally Last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Smalley on North Seventh street, was the scene of a pleasant gathering of young people, school friends of Glendora Smalley. The young people spent the evening in visiting and dancing to the radio music a3 well as several games be- ng held to help roun dout the pleas ant evening. At a . suitable hour dainty, and delicious refreshments were served.