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T'ebr. S.at? Eistorical Society 3' I VOL. HO. XIIZ PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1933. NO. 23 Easter Day One of Beauty and Inspiration Churches of the City Are Crowded for Morning Services and Day Brings Many Out. Ideal weather conditions made the EaFten day of 1933 one of the great est charm and one that brought out large crowds to attend the religious services of the day as well as to en joy the latter part of the day in out door activities. The religious services opened early in the morning in most of the churches of the city, the St. Luke's Episcopal church having a sunrise communion service at 5 o'clock in ad dition to the regular Eervice at 11 o'clock. Canon Petter, rector of the church, motored to Falls City for services at 8 o'clock and back for the services here at 11 o'clock. The spec ial musical setting of the Easter serv ice was given by the choir of the church and the message of the day, "The Dawn," was given by the rec tor. The services of both the St. John's and Holy Rosary Catholic churches were largely attended and the masses found the churches filled to their ca pacity. The celebration of the Holy Eucharist was participated in by the members of both parishes. The Easter sermons were by the pastors. Father George Agiu3 and Father J. J. Kacz marek. At the First Methodist church there was a special Easter musical program given by the choir of the church and the inspiring message of the pastor. Rev. C. O. Troy, on "It Is Daybreak Everywhere," which car ried the hope the world had found in the resurrection of the Easter day li00 years ago. ThereTwere" also-the baptism of infantB and the receiving into the church of new members. The services at the First Presby terian church drew one of the largest congregations of the city churches, there being present for the morning service the members of Mt. Zion com mandery No. 5, Knights Templar, whose uniforms and banners added to the colorfuITeatures of the service. The church was handsomely decor ated with potted plants for the serv ice. The choir of the church gave as the special musical offering, the can tata "Victory." The pastor, Rev. H. G. McClusky gave as his eermon, "The Resurrection Body," carrying the message cf happiness that Easter has brought to the world in the promise of the life everlastings. The St. Paul's Evangelical church held a celebration of the holy com munion and English services at 7 o'clock Sunday morning and the Ger man service at 10:30, both being largely attended and the congrega tion taking part in the communial service. Rev. O. G. Wichmann, vastor of the church gave the Easter story In his sermon. The Christian church opened the Easter day with a very large attend ance at the Sunday school hour and followed by the regular service at 11 o'clock and at which Rev. O. B. Chas tain brought the inspiartion of the day in his sermon, "What Does Christ's Resurrection Mean to Me." In the evening the Workers class of the church gave a fine. program that was a fitting close of the Easter day observance. DEATH OF AGED LADY The death of Mrs. Charles Philpot, 82. of Weeping Water, occurred on Saturday at the hospital at Omaha where she had been undergoing treat ment for a period of several weeks. Mrs. Philpot suffered the fracture of her hip three weeks ago and had since that time been at the Omaha hospital where there was little hope held for her recovery. While all pos sible was done for the patient she gradually failed until death came to her relief. Mrs. Philpot had resided in and near Weeping Water for a period of over sixty years and she and Mr. Phil pot had celebrated their sixty-fifth wedding anniversary. The deceased lady is survived by the aged husband, six sons, three daughters and two brothers. - The' body was taken to Weeping Water where the funeral services were held today. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT Charles Waters, barber at the Hotel Riley barber shop, who has been at the Nicholas Seen hospital at Omaha ior the past week, taking treatments, is reported as being some better. Howard Fullerton, proprietor of the barber shop, was at Omaha Sunday and spent a few hours with Mr. Waters and was much pleased to find him so much improved in every way. It is hoped that he may soon be able to return home and take up his usual activities. Egg Hunt Proves lost Successful in Interest and Fun Over 1,000 Children from the City end Vicinity Are Present to Take Part in Event. The Easter egg hunt, arranged by the American Legion post of this city, was one of the biggest successes cf its kind that has been staged in this city, both in the point of interest and pleasure that it brought to the 1,000 or more children that were present. The children assembled at 2 o'clock at the court house lawn and as the zero hour for the hunt ap proached there was a great crowd of the youngsters from the little tots Just able to get around alone as well as those who were near the junior high age. The Junior drum and bugle corps under the direction of James Farn ham and Anton Bajeck, headed the procession of the youngsera and as they mvoed up Main street the young sters followed in close marching or der, the children marching to the high school grounds where the hunt The procession was In charge ot Superintendent-L. S. Devoe, Dr. G. L. Ta-Jor as well as several of the school .teachers and the parents ot some of the children, and on reach ing the scene of action there was a rush to unearth the eggs that had been hidden in the grounds and on the athletic field.. Everyone of the children were sat isfied with a bright colored egg and then the races were staged on the athletic field in which the youngsters enjoyed some real sport and received as award3 presents of the bright colored eggs. . The chairman of the general com mittee that arranged the event was Fred Herbster. DEATH OF ROBERT BLACK From Monday's Dally Robert W. Black, long time resi dent of this county and a member of one of the pioneer families of Cass county, died today at the hospital at Omaha. Mr. Black had been making his home near Nehawka for the past two years and his health became such that throe week3 ago he was taken to Omaha for care. Mr. Black was a native of DeKalb county, Illinois, born Sept. 21, 1855. When a child of eight years he was brought by his parents. Dr. and Mrs. John Elack, to Plattsmouth and the family have continued to make their home here since that time. The de ceased was engaged in farming for the greater part of his lifetime. He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. O. E. Klrkpatrick, Nehawka, and Mrs. Martha Reed of Council Bluffs. The body will be brought here to the Sattler funeral home to await the completion of arrangements for the last rites. PRACTICE TEACHING Five members of the senior class in normal training are completing the state jrequirements for normal training graduation by spending this week in the rural schools for prac tice teaching. Anna May Sandin is at District 28 where Mary Swatek is J teacher; Gertrude Vallery at No. 7, Louise Rummel, teacher; Florence Schutz, No. 55, Loa Davis, teacher; Elinore Smetana at No. 29, Marie Meisinger teacher, and Norma Baum gart at No. 42 where Marie Nolting is teacher. These young people have as their instructor Miss Pearle Staats who has been largely respon sible for the success of many normal training students who have gone into rural school teaching in Cass county. District Court Opens Today for Spring Term First Case Is That of Troy Murdoch vs. Dr. E. H. Sintner of Weep ing Water for Damages. From Monday's Daily The April term of the district court convened this morning when the member3 cf the petit jury panel arrived in the city and the grind of the court started. The opening hour was devoted to the hearing on naturalization appli cations, two being granted their papers by the court. In connection with the naturalization the Patriotic Council of this city held a short serv ice of welcome to the new citizens and which was a very impressive greeting. Judge James T. Begley, presiding, introduced Mrs. F. R. Gcbelman, secretary of the Patriotic Council, who presided over the pro gram. Shirley Keck, winsome de scendant of several generations who have served their country since the day3 of the revolution, led in the salute to the flag. Mrs. J. C. Peter son. Sr., a charter member of the W. R. C. when it was organized here some forty-seven years ago, was in troduced and greeted the new citi zens, while Mrs. Lois Troop of the W. R. C. gave a fine poem, "The Flag That Makes Men Free," given in her usual impressive manner. Mrs. F. G. Morgan, patriotic instructor of the W. R. C, then presented th9 new citizens with the flag code as a token of the occasion. Mrs. Gobelman as the regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, then presented the new citizens with the Citizenship Manuals. Mrs. H. L. Thomas, presi dent of' the American Legion Aux iliary, was Introduced and "gave" a greeting to the class ithat had taken up their duties as citizens of the United States. At the close of the ceremonies Judge Begley expressed the appreciation of the court to the ladies for their services. The first case called was that of Troy Shrader vs. Dr. E. H. Kintner, an action in which the plaintiff asked damages for injuries alleged to have been received by reason of X-ray treatments. The Jury was impaneled in a short time ar.d the opening state ments made before the noon hour re cess. I WIN AT TARKIO Plattsmouth high school contest ants fared very successfully in the declamatory and track contests held under the auspices of Tarkio college at Tarkio, Missouri last Friday after- ,noon and Saturday. There were thirty-six contestants in declamatory from wheih four were in Joratory, dramatic and humorous were selected for the finals. George Adam and Wil liam Wetenkamp were both selected for the oratorical finals as was Greth Garnett for the dramatic. George won the first place medal in the finals in the evening. Second place went to Thomas Van Husen of Benton high school, St. Joseph, Missouri. Greth Garnett won the second place medal in the dramatic, first going to Helen Curry of Shenandoah, Iowa. Stuart Porter qualified for the shot put finals Saturday morning In a field of twenty-five entries and his toss of 39 feet 10 inches was good for second place in the afternoon. Neith er Porter nor Albert Todd were able to qualify in the discus where the qualifying throws were 'over a hun dred feet. George Adam ran in the open half and made an excellent showing in a field of 26 runners where a new record was set in the fast time of 2:04. George finished ninth in the good time of 2:15. He had had little opportunity for train ing during the cold weather. HERE FROM ERUNSWICK (A. G. Swanda of Brunswick, Ne braska, was here Easter to enjoy the occasion visiting with his brother and family. Mr. Swanda formerly lived at Cedar Creek before going to Brunswick and enjoyed very much the opportunity of meeting the eld friends in that locality. Mr. Swanda is a reader of the Journal and enjoys it very much In his new home,, it keeping 1-im in touch with the old time friends. TO SIT ON SUPREME BENCH District Judge James T. Begley has been invited by the state supreme court to cit with the court at Lin coin. The second district judge will bo with the court for the week ol May IDth. Judge Begley Las been called on frequently to assist in the work of the supreme bench and has handled somj of the most important cases that has ccnie for heariiig from the lower courts of the state. Jury Finds for Dr. Kintner in Damage Suit Return Verdict This Afternoon in Favor of Weeping Water Dentist in Malpractice Case. Pron Tuesday's DaEy This afternoon tne jury that has been deliberating the damage suit of Troy Murdoch vs. Dr. E. H. Kint ner of Weeping Water, returned a verdict finding for the defendant. This action was one in which the plaintiff asked damages in tire sum cf 525,000, alleging that he had sus tained permanent injuries as the re sult of X-ray burns which it was charged was caused in the taking of pictures by the defendant, Dr. Kint ner. The charges wrere denied by the defendant and the case occupied the entire time of the district court Mon day, being given to the jury this morning at 9:30. The case attracted more or less at tention in the vicinity of Weeping Water and Nehawka in which the parties of the action reside. FOUND GUILTY From Tuesday 'a 13afly.. - Thi3 morning in the county court was heard the case of the State of Nebraska vs. Harrison Wade, charged with assault and battery of a man named Bennett, residing near the Wade home in the vicinity of Weep ing Water. It was charged that the defendant had stabbed the complaining witness in the hand with a pitchfork during an altercation at the Wade home. The case occupied the entire morn ing and to try the issues in the case a Jury was requested by the defend ant. The Jury was composed of James Persinger, William P. Rice, Leo Boyn- tcn, Albert Olson and Fred Herbster. The jury returned a verdict this afternoon at 1 o'clock and in which they found the defendant guilty as charged in the complaint. INSTALL NEW EQUIPMENT The Mullen meat market and grocery on South Sixth street, has Jut installed one of the latest and most up to date meat display cases that can be found in the city and which Is refrigerated and arranged so that the meats can be kept in perfect condition at all times and with splen did facilities for showing the meats to the purchasing public. The case is arranged with flood lights that make it an attractive feature of the store. The Interior cf the store itself is being remodeled, additional shelving being made possible by the elimin ation of several counters. The stock will all be carried on the shelves and in the center of the store room a wrapping counter and stand for the cash register will be arranged to add to the convenience of the store and the clerks. ENJOY BIBLE STUDY From Tuesday' Dally Last evening Dr. J. L. Jordan, head of the Omaha Bible Institute was in the city and conducted a Bible study at the C. C. Wescott home which had been placed at the disposal of the group of Bible students. Dr. Jordan is one of the outstanding Bible teachers and students in the state and his studies are undenomin ational and devoted to a clear and unbiased Bible study. If there is suf ficient interest shown Dr. Jordan is willing to come here for a series of the studies. A second study period will be held at the Wescott home on next Monday evening at 8 o'clock and If there is real interest the course will be continued. Musical Pro gram Given for Woman's Club Members o f the Knoflicek Family Are Heard in Splendid Con cert Last Evening- From Tuesday's Daily A musical program of unusual worthwhile value was presented last evening at the meeting of the Platts mouth Woman's club, held at the home of Mis3 Mathilde Soennichsen. The program was given as a special memorial to Agnes Knoflickova, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Knoflicek, noted violinist who was stricken down in her early woman hood. The members of the family that took part 1n the program comprised Loui3, Mildred, Beatrice, Bernard Knoflicek and little Billy, ths small son of the departed artist. The young people had as their accompanist Mrs. Grace Leidy Berger, noted musician of Omaha and a close friend of the youns artists. The program comprised a string quartet given by Mildred, Billy, Louis and Bernard, a violin and piano solo by Billy, violin solos by Mildred and Louis, a piano solo by Beatrice and a violin duet by Mildred and Louis. Miss Ruth Colby gave a very fine sketch of "Nebraska Artists," show ing the large number of Nebraskans who have made their mark in the world of art and whoso work can be found in some of the great galleries of the United States and Europe. Thi3 was followed with the greatest inter est by all of the ladies and was a fine presentation of the subject. Few had realized the importance' or num ber of the Nebraskans in the art world until they were presented by I Miss Colby. - The ladle3 had as their guests two cf the Junior high school girls, Rachel Robertson and Jeanette Hirz. The annual club banquet, served this year by the C. D. of A. will be held on Monday. April SOth, the lo cation to be announced later. At the close of the evening the hostesses of the occasion, Miss Soen nichsen, Mrs. Ray McMaken, Mrs. J. H. McMaken, Mrs. C. IL Martin and Miss Marie Kaufmann, served dainty refreshments. W. C. T. U. MEETS The W. C. T. U. enjoyed a fine meeting on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. A. H. Dux"bury, the oc casion being given over to an Easter program, participated in by the mem bers of the union Mrs. C. R. Troop was in charge of ths devotional portion of the pro gram, having as her subject "Easter Missions, the Brightest Day of the World." Miss Olive Gass also gave an Easter message in her usual pleasing man ner as the opening of the program features of the day. Mrs. R. B. Hayes was heard in the beautiful "Rosary" by Nevin, one of the most loved songs of the world and which was a feature of the afternoon program. Mrs. R. H. Anderson read "The Resurrection of Christ," an impres sive message, while Mrs. Hayes read "The Master Has Come and Calleth Thee," both being exceptionally beautiful numbers and carrying out the hope and comfort of the Easter day. Two poems were also given during the program, Mrs. E. C. Giles read ing, "Easter Day" and Mrs. W. L. Propst, "The First Easter." With the close of the afternoon the hostesses served very dainty and delicious refreshments to add to the pleasures of the occasion. SELLING FARM EQUIPMENT From Tuesday's Dally This morning Lee Watson, Sr.,' and son, Lee, well known residents of near Fort Crook, were in the city looking after some business affairs. Mr. Watson Is disposing of a great deal of his farm equipment as he is curtailing his activities on the farm just east of Fort Crook. Mr. Watson has not been in good health for the past few years and finds it necessary to curtail the amount of his farm work; he having previously farmed ?ome 400 acres. VISITORS I1T THE CITY Mis3 Florence Johnston of Hold rege, Nebraska, who has been here as a guest at the home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. John L. Tid ball, Jr., returned Sunday to Lin coln where she is a student at the University of Nebraska. Miss Jean Tidball, who is teaching at Crete, was also here for the Lacter vacation, returning Sunday to her teaching work. Maynard Mc Qeary Basket ball Captain Members of Squad Dinner Guests at Home of Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Am and Royally Entertained From Thursday ratly The members of the 1DC2-33 bas ketball team and their coach, were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. T. Arn. last night. The boys enjoyed a wonderful dinner and the occasion will long be remembered by them when they think of the season of 1932-33. The basketball letter men took the opportunity of the gathering, the last of the present year's squad, to select the captain of the Platters for the 1933-34 season. The choice was Maynard McCleary, whose work at guard this season was outstanding and who has aided materially in the 0 fine showing that was made by the team. The new captain is a mem ber of the Junior class and has been active in athletics since entering high school, lettering in both foot ball and basketball. To conclude the evening, moving pictures of track and football of the lasf few years were shown through "he courtesy of Miss Katifmann. Those present were Coach Rothert, Captain Sam " Arn, Robert ' Rummel. Robert Hirt, Maynard McCleary, Stuart Por ter, Wayne Hlner, Bernard Knoflicek, Loreiice Rhoades, Kenneth Arm strong, William Ronne, Walter Por ter, Superintendent Devoe and Prin cipal Patterson. RETURN FROM OKLAHOMA From Wednesday's Dally Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Rlchey and Mrs. Mary Clark, mother of Mrs. Richey, returned last evening from a motor trip to Oklahoma. They were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Beverage, at Tulsa, Oklahoma, the latter a daughter of Mrs. Clark. The party enjoyed taking in the many points of interest in the south ern city and through that section of Oklahoma. The farming conditions are well along in the southern state and many weeks in advance of the conditions in this part of the west. They have enjoyed the trip to the utmost and which afforded them the opportunity of seeing much of the territory through which they passed. TAKES CHARGE OF STATION William E. Mrasek, who has been engaged with his father, Joseph Mrasek, in the trucking business in this city, has taken charge of the Sinclair Oil station in this city. Mr. Mrasek took over the duties as ac tive manager of the station on Mon day and is now engaged In the oper ation of the station and lookin after the interests of the patrons of the station. The new manager i3 a very capable young man and should make an able and efficient manager of the Etation and one who will look after the care of the trade in every way. EASTER DANCE A most enjoyable evening was spent in dancing Saturday night at the country home of Mrs. Sarah Mc Natt, south of this city. A pleasant time was had by all, lunch being served at a late hour. Music was furnished by Greeley Bell and Bill Baker. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Fitch, Fred Beil, tAndy Camp bell, Tony Klimm. Pat Campbell, Glen Campbell, Joe Campbell, - Bill Cook, Bill Hikes, Coy Atchison, Greeley Beil, Harold Hull, Art Bark hurst, Donald Hikes, George Hull, Clyde Cook, Robert Campbell, Harlan Conn, Dale Barkhurst, Arvllle Camp bell, Lennis Grauf, Edward Grauf, Forest Beil, Floyd Oliver. Better Homes Organizes Local Committee Work Mrs. James G. Mauzy Is Announced as Chairman for the Work in Plattsmouth and Vicinity. Mrs. James G. Mauzy has received notice from Dr. Ray Lyman Wilber, president of Better Homes in Amer ica, of appointment as chairman of the Better Homes in America com mittee for Plattsmouth and ficinity. Better Homes committees are be ing established throughout the na tion to arouse interest in the im provement of homes and to organize local civic groups to help each family to information concerning the best ways of taking the next steps in im proving their own home. The move ment wa3 founded with the help of Herbert Hoover in 1922, and he served as chairman of the board of directors until he entered the White House when this chairmanship was taken over by Dr. Wilbur. It is an educational movement, supported by philanthropic gifts, having no com mercial connections, and operating for the service of the public. The headquarters of Better Homes in Am erica are at 42 Broadway, New York City. In the spring of last year, 9.772 committees observed National Better Homes Week. It is expected that even a larger number will have programs of contests, lectures, tours, exhibits and demonstration houses in prepar ation for the next National Better Home3 Week, which is from April 23 to 30, '933. There will be epecial emphasis this year on programs for the re pair of old houses and for the encour agement of remodeling and modern- lsflis ITanv 4 tt nrntrmiftn t n rtf hoffiA - premises can be made by the., faffl- Ily in their own free time. Unem ployed labor can be given employ mint in the making of the more elab orate improvements. All efforts of this sort will help to render homeB more healthful and attractive; will help to keep up values of property and serve to enhance the commun ity's reputation for high standards. Many thousands of homes were im proved during the campaign of 1932 and it Is expected that a much larger number of homes will be rendered more convenient and livable by the campaign of 1933. ROTARY CLUB MEETING The Rotary club held their regular meeting Tuesday at the main dining room of the Hotel Riley. The meet ing was in charge of James Mauzy, of the Boy's work section of the club. The members had the pleasure of a fine address given by Rep. C. O. Trey, pastor of the First Methodist church. Rev. Troy discussed what Is sometimes called the Boy Problem, but the speaker very aptly termed the question the man problem. He discussed the responsibility of the father to the son and the safeguard ing of the interests of the young. The address was very able and one that was filled with many inspiring thoughts as to the betterment of con ditions that surround the boy and his development. The club members also made plans for attendance at the district confer ence of Rotary to be held at Sioux City this week, a large number ex pecting to attend the sessions. MANY VISIT LEGISLATURE A number of Tlattsmouth residents were at Lincoln Tuesday to look in on the state legislature and see Its workings. The larger pari of the delegation missed the chief feature of the day's session, that of the vote on the "ber bill." but were able to see the afternoon session. The sen ate was taking a holiday to check up on the budget measure and conse quently were unable to see the high er branch of the lawmakers in ses sion. Two ox tne local visitors, u. a. Rosencrans and Robert M. Walling, attended the luncheon of the Lin coln Rotary club and were honored with the musical dedlcattion ot "Sweet Adeline." Others visiting the capitol city were L. W. Egenberger, W. C. Soennichsen and B. A. Rosen crans.