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VOL. NO. XT.TX
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 4, 1933.
. NO. 27
Diamond Jubilee
of Presbyterian
Church Opens
Day Is Occupied with Special Serv
ices to Mark 75th Anniver
sary of the Church.
Sunday marked the opening of the
diamond jubilee of the First Presby
terian church of this city and In
honor of the occasion a series of spec
ial services will be held during the
week.
At the morning service Sunday
there was a very large congregation
of the church present to take part
in the services, practically all of the
members being in attendance.
The services were opened with the
organ prelude by Mrs. H. F. Goos,
organist and the choir of the church
had arranged a very beautiful musi
cal setting for the services. The solo
number of the morning service was
given by Mr. Jack L. Figiey, who
gave as his selection, 'Not Under-
Etood."
There was the reception of mem
bers into the church, twenty-eight
being received into the membership,
making a total of 151 members that
have been added to the church for
the Jubilee year, the response having
carried the total of new members to
twice as many as had been made as
the goal at the outset of the jubilee
year.
The pastor of the church, Rev. H.
G. McClusky, had as the subject of
his sermon, "The Jubilee Year." in
which he followed the course of the
church in ' the past years to the pres
ent day when it has completed a fine
program of religious inspiration that
had led many to the church and
made possible the very -fine, ar.com
pllshmeots. '
Evening Services - -In
the evening the Christian En
deavor society held an alumni meet
ing in the Fellowship room of the
church and at which there were pres
ent many who had in the past years
been active in the society. The meet
ing was under the leadership of
George I. Farley and interesting
talks were given on the work of the
society in the past by Miss Olive
Gass, long time member of the En
deavor and church, Raymond J. Lar-i
Eon and Mrs. Mattie Larson Barkus, ;
also members in the past years.
The evening service saw the par
ticipation of several of the other
churches in the service, the pastors
of the Christian, Methodist, Epis
copalian and German Evangelical
churches being present to take part
in the service. The church audi
torium was filled with the worshipers
of all of the different churches.
The choir of the church had ar
ranged a fine program of musical se
lections from the hymns that added
to the beauty of the service, the an
them, "Thy Perfect Love," by Valk
enberg, being one of the features of
the service. George Adam was heard
in the solo offering, "The Voice in
the Wilderness."
The sermon of the evening was
given by Rev. IL M. Markley, pastor
of the Presbyterian church of Ne
braska City, who had as his subject,
"The Church," a most inspiring ad
dress and a fine appeal to the people
for the cause of Christain faith.
The church here was established
on May 8, 185S, this being the third
Presbyterian church in the Btate.
There were sixteen members of the
first congregation and .the religious
meetings were held in a business
house on Main street. After the
church was organized, services were
held in a school house on Marble
street between 11th and 12th streets.
Rev. D. L. Hughes served as the first
minister of the church here, and also
at Glenwood, Iowa. The present
church structure was erected in 1889
and has since that time housed the
congregation that now numbers some
412 members. On April 3, 1875, Dr.
John T. Baird, pastor of the church
at Brownsville, was called to the
Plattsmouth church and served here
faithfully in the cause of the Master
until July 11, 1905, a charge of forty
years' duration. During the pastorate
of Rev. James H. Salsbury, 1905 to
1910, the debt of the church was
raised and the building cleared of all
incumberances, the occasion being
celebrated at the fiftieth anniversary
of the church in 1908. In March,
1914, Rev. Harry G. McClusky, the
present pastor came to Plattsmouth
and entered on his service which has
been notable in the advancing of the
cause of the church in all lines of ac
tivity. During the pastorate of Rev.
McClusky there have been added 403
on profession of faith and 219 by
certificate, a total of C22. With the
transfer of members and those called
by death in these years there are now
on the rolls 412.
The number recevied into the
church by Rev. McClusky is greater
than in all the previous years.
City Digs Out
from Dust Storm
from Southwest
Community Sprinkled with the Red
Dust of West Texas and Okla
homa in Storm Saturday
The residents of Plattsmouth
awoke Sunday morning to find over
the streets, walk3 and building3 a
thick layer of red dust, transported
here in a dust storm from the plains
of west Texas and Oklahoma. The
dust storm was accompanied by a stiff
wind and which drove the dust into
houses and buildings to a greater or
less extent.
The storm, starting in the south
west, swept over the plains where
there has not been rain for many
months and the result was that the
dust was swept up in clouds and car
ried northeast into the states of
Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska. In
many of the southern Kansas towns
Saturday afternoon the dust was bo
heavy that it was necessary to have
street lights turned on and a twi
light prevailed that caused the
chickens to go to roost and the aspect
of night appear.
As the storm progressed north it
lest - its intensity, altho at Kansas
City, a severe wind and "dust storm
prevailed and stores suffered a great
deal by reason of the dust pene
trating the buildings and damaging
stocks.
In the business section here Sun
day merchants were busy sweeping
oC the walks to rid themselves of
the dust that was being tracked into
their places of business. This morn
ing at 1 o'clock the street force of
the city under the direction of George
Taylor were out and had the streets
flushed with water by 7 o'clock to
remove the dirt and dust that the
storm had brought to this section.
HAVE PLEASANT MEETING
The Social Workers Flower club,
composed of the residents of south of
this city, held their regular meet
ing the past week at the home of
Mrs. Jchn Kaufmann, who was as
sisted by Mrs. James Lepert in en
tertaining. The ladies spent the time
in the business of the club and also
in the interchange of plants and seeds
which they had brought with them.
The plants and flower seeds will be
used in the beautifying of the gar
dens and yards in the summer time.
The ladies also spent some time in
discussing the plans for guest day, to
be held in June. The program was
inkeeping with Arbor Day.
Th3 club had three guests present
at the meeting, Mrs Otto Pitz, Mrs.
Arthur Chrisman, Omaha, Mrs. Guy
Wiles and Mrs. James E. Warga.
The next club meeting will be on
May 24th at the home of Mrs. J. H.
Fulton and with Mis3 Velma Fulton
as the associate hostess.
At the conclusion of the afternoon
a fine two course luncheon was served
that all enjoyed to the utmost.
ENJOYS VISIT AT HOME
Prom Mob day's Daily
Miss Eula Reed, who for several
months has been taking treatments
at the Nicholas Senn hospital at Om
aha, has so much improved that she
was able to be home over the week
end for a visit with her mother, Mrs.
Bert Reed and her brother, Pat. Miss
Eula has been suffering from the ef
fects of a general breakdown since
the time of the death of her father
and her condition became such that
it was necessary for her to receive
treatment at the hospital. She re
turned today to continue the treat
ments, but it is hoped that with the
improving condition of the patient
that she may soon be able to return
home relieved of the illness and re
stored to her former good health.
Youth Draws
Fine for Assist
ing Jail Break
Potter Hlse Arraigned today on
Charge of Assisting Elbcrn Co
vert to Make Getaway.
From Monday's faiJy
This morning in the district court
before Judge James T. Begley, Potter
Hulse, IS, was arraigned on a charge
of aiding Elborn Covert to escape
jail. The young man entered a plea
of guilty to the charge that was pre
ferred by County Attorney W. G.
Kieck.
The boy was examined by Judge
Beglcy as to his past life and he re
lated that his home had been in Kan
sas, where his parents had died and
that he had largely been engaged in
"bumming" since that time. He had
been engaged in working on a farm
in Kansas when he met Covert and
they had been together for some time,
Covert later deciding to come home
for a week or two and invited Hulse
to accompany him for a visit. They
had later planned to leave for a bum
ming trip and to try and secure work
somewhere. The youth denied that
he had ever been arrested or in trou
ble. When he met Covert he had
planned to. go to Texas but had
changed his plans and came to Ne
braska with his companion.
Judge Begley after hearing the
story of the youth, and in view of the
fact that he was eo young, gave a
sentence of a fine of $100 and costs.
In the lack of the funds to pay the
fine and costs the bo7 was turned
over to Sheriff Homer Sylvester to
board cut the sentence of the court.
- Covert, who was returned to jail
after his getaway and capture by De
puty Sheriff Lancaster, is to be held
here" ' until "officials of the state in
dustrial school can come here to se
cure him.
IS GIVEN SURPRISE
W. G. Meisinger, residing In the
vicinity, of Weeping Water, was
given a surprise on Friday evening
when a group of the relatives and
friends gathered to assist him in the
observance.
The event had been arranged by
friends and was a complete surprise
to the guest of honor as the members
of the Jolly party arrived at the Mei
singer home to join in the birthday
greetings.
The time wa3 spent in cards and
games and a general social time until
late in the evening when the party
joined in a fine luncheon, featured by
the birthday cake in honor of Mr.
Meisinger.
Those who enjoyed the evening
were Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Meisinger
and family, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Mei
singer, Cedar Creek; Mr. and Mrs.
Max Baumeister, and family, Mr. and
Mrs. II. J. Meisinger and family, Mr.
and Mrs. L. A. Meisinger and family,
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Guenther, Mr.
and Mrs. William Tritsch and daugh
ter, all of Plattsmouth; Gordon Wil-
coxen of Plattsmouth and Merrill
Meisinger of Cedar Creek.
IMPROVING FARM
J. H. McMaken and force of work
men have been busy at the farm of
J. D. Rising near Cedar Creek, one
of the finest equipped farms in the
west. Mr. McMaken and his force
have completed the building of a
concrete foundation for the granary
that i3 to be erected at once. Mr.
Rising i3 also planning the build
ing of a garge and implement shed,
but has not decided whether' they
will be of concrete or frame. These
will add materially to the improve
ment of the farm.
RECEIVE PLEASANT NEWS
From MoaaWy'a Dally
This morning a telephone message
was received from New York, by Mr.
and Mrs. A. ' N. Sullivan, residing
south of this city. The message con
veyed the good word that they were
grandparents of a fine little boy that
had arrived at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Merle Rainey. This is the only
child in the family. The young man
is a grandhcild of Mr. and Mrs.
Sullivan and Mrs. W. H. Rainey of
this city. Mrs. Merle Rainey was
formerly MLs Hazel Sullivan.
TO TAKE UP SCHOOL WORK
Ralph Olson, who Is attending the
Park college at Parkville, Missouri,
arrived home Sunday evening for a
visit here with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. George V. Olson and family
Mr. Olson is expecting to serve as an
assistant in teaching of biology at
Park college the next year. The many
friends here of the young man will
bo pleased to learn of his success in
his teaching work and trust that the
future may have a great deal of suc
cess in store for him.
Senior Class to
Present Annual
Play Next Week
Graduates to Stage Three-Act Comedy
"Believe It or Not' at Platz .
Theatre Next Teusday.
A cast representing the graduat
ing class of the Plattsmouth high
school is onw putting the finishing
touches on their production "Believe
It or Not," -which will offer as their
farewell dramatic entertainment at
the Platz theatre next Tuesday night.
The cast is being directed by Mr. Fig-
ley with the assistance cf Mr. Jor
dan, class sponsor, and Miss Bcigh-
ley.
"Believe It or Not" is a new com
edy and takes its title after the well
known cartoonist whose pictured
curiosities and wonders are syndi
cated in the newspapers throughout
the country. The cast has in it some
of the best all-around dramatic tal
ent any class could .desire in pro
ducing a play. In it are many veter
ans of dramatic and declamatory
work who insure a splendid produc
tion. Amnog them are: .Greth Gar-
nett. . Marvin TtitScB . George , Adam,
Emily Lorenz, . Gertrutte-Valleryr Wll
Uam Wetenkamp, Pauline Hoschar
and Stuart Porter. The experienced
group is ably supported by Laverna
Rhoden, Mata Schacknei3, Alice Jeff
reys, Virginia Samek and Robert
Hirz.
A student orchestra under the di
rection of Robert Hall will provide
music for the occasion and a stage
hand committee headed by Sam Arn,
Walter Porter and John Allen are
busy this week placing the stage and
seats of the theatre in the best of
condition for the play Tuesday night.
Reserved seats will go on sale
Monday and contniue through Tues
day at Mauzy Drug store and at lower
prices than Senior plays have been
offered for a long time. Any seat on
the main floor may be reserved by
adults for S5 cents and by students
and children for 25 cents. The bal
cony seats will not be reserved and
will sell for 25 cents.
No more worthy or more appre
ciated entertainment comes to the
people of our community than the
programs sponsored by the school and
Senior plays of the past have always
been greeted by a large audience.
BOARD OF EDUCATION ORGANIZES
From Tuesday's Dally
The board of education of school
district No. 1, met last evening at
the school house to organize for the
year and prepare for the final weeks
of the present school term.
The officers selected for the en
suing year were:
President Mrs. Etta Gorder.
Vice-President R. W. Knorr.
Secretary Frank A. Cloidt.
It was decided to have the city
schools close on Friday, May 26th,
following the class play on May 9th,
the Junior-Senior banquet on May
13th and the commencement exer
cises which will occur on Thursday,
May 25 th.
UNDERGOES OPERATION
Edward O. Furlong, Jr., of Steam
boat Springs, Colorado, who has been
attending college at Omaha for the
past several months, was taken very
ill Sunday while he was visiting at
the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr.
and Mrs. Jack Stamp. The young
man was hurried to Omaha and
placed in the Lord Lister hospital
where he was operated on Monday
morning. The last reports are that
while his appendix was in bad conr
dition, he had stood the operation in
excellent shape and is doing just as
well as possible.
Woman's Club
Closes Its Year
with Banquet
Esautifully Arranged Event Is Held
at the Knights of Columbus
Hall Last Evening.
From Tuesday' Daily
The ninth annual banquet of the
Plattsniouth Woman's club was held
last evening at the Knights of Co
lumbus hall, which for the occasion
had been transformed into a fairy
land of spring flowers to honor the
occasion.
The banquet hall was arranged in
the purple and white colors of the
club, the tables with the snowy
linen being decorated with the pur
ple violets, crystal candlesticks and
white candles, while at the ends of
the hall the purple and white may
poles added to the decorative fea
tures. Large baskets of the purple
lilacs, tied with the white and purple
streamers were placed about the hall
to add to the effectiveness of the
scene.
The menu was one to tempt the
members of the banquet party and
the banquet was prepared and served
by the Catholic Daughters of Am
erica,, and was all that could be
wished. The menu was as follows:
Grape Ice
Mock Drum Sticks
Sauted Noodles
Creamed New Asparagus
Spring Salad
Relishes - Olives - Radishes
Clover Leaf Rolls
Marmalade
Cream Puffs with Fresh
Strawberry Filling
Nuts - Mints '
Coffee
The processional was played ,,by
Mr3. L. 3. Devoe fit the pi-arvo cd to
whlchthe" "mem fie rs "of" theTanquet
party entered and were seated at the
banquet board.
During the banquet Mrs. James T.
Begley led the group singing and
which added to the enjoyment of all
of the participants.
Mrs. J. F. Wolff, president of the
local club, presided as toastmistress
in her always pleasing manner and
introduced the various speakers and
artists on the program.
As the program was opened, the
members of the banquet party join
ed in the salute to the flag, making
an impressive prologue to the splen
did evening that had been prepared.
The local club had present a num
ber of the distinguished officers of
the various units of the state, dis
trict and county federations and who
were called upon for short remarks
and greetings from their groups, Mrs.
Marion Tucker, of Nehawka, district
president, Mrs. Walter Keichel, Te-
cumseh, past district president, Mrs.
Eugene Nutzmann, Nehawka, county
president, were in attendance and ex
tended their greetings to the Platts
mouth club.
George Jeager, was presented in
two brilliantly given violin numbers,
"Melody," by Dawes, and "Souvenir"
by Drdla, very much appreciated by
the members of the banquet party.
Mrs. J. F. Wolff gave a report of
the activities of the year In the club
and expressed her appreciation of
the department leaders, Miss Helene
Perry, dramatics; Mra. R. B. Hayes,
parliamentary; Miss Pearl Staats,
English, Mrs. James T. Begley, mu
sic. The following is the report of the
club activities for the year:
The Plattsmouth Woman's club
avails Itself of the opportunity to
submit a report of the past year's
activities.
The club has four departments,
namely: dramatics, better English,
parliamentary and music. Meetings
are held the first and third Mondays
each month in homes of members.
Membership is 108. "Economy" is.
the keynote of the club with a re
duction in dues, resulting in a Tery
slight reduction in membership.
The club's activities are enumer
ated under four topics: social, edu
cational, moral and charitable.
Entertainment of teachers and fac
ulty of public schools is an annual
event. Good book week was observed
and a penny march was installed.
High school girls were given an
opportunity of consulting members in
connection with vocational training.
A special program on law enforce
ment and delinquency was given.
Mis. Rosencrans, the county pro
bation officer gave a paper on com
munity responsibility to the child
of school age.
A Christmas party was given at
which fruits, vegetables and toys
were donated by the members for
distribution by the Associated char
ities.
Co-operation with Red Cross by
furnishing cutters and sewing gar
ments from Red Cross cotton fabrics,
The club sponsored a Christmas
carol service engaging a chorus from
each of the churches and given at
community Christmas tree.
Co-operation with civic organiza
tions endorsing national buy at home
program and sponsoring childrens'
pet and novelty parade given at a
King Korn carnival by Chamber of
Commerce.
The bill sponsored by our state
president, Mrs. M. E. Scott under
S. F. 227, was indorsed by the club
and secretary forwarded resolutions
to Senator Banning.
Memorial services were held in
honor of Mrs. Whittfleld.
Five dollars was voted to the schol
arship fund in her memory.
Radio report is given at each meet
ing on Woman's club work.
Two girls from the high school are
invited as guests at each meeting.
The club gave ten dollars to the
public library
$105 in scholarship fund.
To close the year's activities a
banquet is given by the social com
mittee which is largely attended and
marks one of the leading social
events of the year.
John L. Figiey was heard in two
vocal numbers, "Were That I Were
the Tender Apple Blossom," and "An ,
Emblem," presented in the delightful
manner of .thi3 popular vocalist.
One of the features of the program
was the dancing numbers given by
Wilma Swatek and Shirley Mason, in
tan! dajicing. the .xixls .bplng., pupils
of Miss Anna May Sandin, who also
served as the accompanist.
The address ot the evening was
by Judge James T.. Begley, taking as
his subject, "Woman's Part in His
tory," a clever and humorous review
of the world history and woman's
part and which was very much en
joyed. ,
Mrs. John W. Gamble of Omaha
was heard in a vocal offering, "If I
Were a Rose," a most charming num
ber.
Miss Helene Perry, well known
dramatic reader, was heard in the
reading, "Ann of Green Gables,"
given in her usual impressive man
ner. With the close of the formal pro
gram the newly elected officers were
installed by Mrs. ,J. F. Wolff, retir
ing president, the new officers being:
President Mrs. Robert G. Reed.
Vice- President Mrs. L. S. Devoe
Recording Secretary Mrs. Sidney
Bell.
Corresponding Secretary Miss
Ruth Colby.
Treasurer Mrs. Glen Vallery.
Mrs. James T. Begley, past presi
dent, on behalf of the club, presented
Mrs. J. F. Wolff, the retiring presi
dent with a past president's pin as
an appreciation from the club for her
splendid work in the past year.
HOLD EXCELLENT MEETING
The Rotary meeting today was un
der the leadership of E. H. Spangler
and provided a most Interesting story
of one of the industries of the coun
try, that of the steam laundry. This
was afforded by Paul Segur, of Om
aha, of the Adams Laundry Co., who
had with him several reels of motion
pictures showing the advancement of
the laundry business from the
earliest days when the women gath
ered along the streams to do the com
munity washing. This was a fine
treat, to the Rotarians.
Mr. Frank Segur, who accom
panied his father," was heard in a
vocal number that was much enjoyed.
Miss Esther Dinkle of Oklahoma, be
ing the accompanist, this being one
of the most enjoyed features of the
session.
Richard Black, senior, and Bernard
Knoflicek, junior, were presented as
the high school boys for the month of
May, being welcomed to the club by
E. H. Wescott.
Frank Parden of Omaha was a
guest at the luncheon, accompanying
the Messers Segur and Miss Dinkle
to this city.
Mynard Club
Enjoys a Very
Fine Program
West Side Committee in Charge and
Musical Program Presented
by Young People.
The regular monthly meeting of
the Mynard community club with a
most delightful program was pre
sented on Friday evening at the com
munity building and with a large
audience present to take part in the
evening of pleasure.
The program of the evening had
been arranged by the west side com
mittee composed of Lawrence Leon
ard, Mrs. Henry Hlld and Miss Fran
ces Wetenkamp, who had secured
some excellent entertainment for the
occasion.
David Robinson, one of the well
known entertainers of Plattsmouth
was heard in several character songs
and with the guitar accompaniment
by the singer.
A piano duet was offered by Miss
Frances Wetenkamp and Miss Alice
Wiles was given a most artistic man
ner by the two ladies.
One of the much enjoyed numbers
was the vocal duet given by little
Shirley and Donald Leonard and with
the accompaniment played by Whip
ple Leonard.
The "Second Valse" by Durand,
was the number offered as a piano
solo by Miss Leon a Meisinger, one of
the popular musicians of the com
munity.
A vocal number, "The, Second
Minuet," was given by MI3S Thelma
Miller of Cedar Creek, who has been
heard several times in radio enter
tainments. The accompaniment was
played .by Miss Lucille Albert.
Mary Marjorie and Jimmie Rich
arOson were alao presented in a pjano
duet and in which the young- artists
reflected the greatest credit on them
selves for their work.
The members of the club had the
pleasure of hearing a talk on "Mex
ico," this being given by Don York,
Jr., of this city, who has resided on
the Texas border for a number of
years and gave a fine description of
Mexico and its people, taken from
personal observations.
One of the hits of the evening was
that of "Karrie and Her Korn-Fed
Four," they giving "A Musical
Sketch." The members of the quar
tet comprised Ray Bourne, Richard
Livingston, Richard Spangler, Law
rence Leonard, with Mrs. Henry Hlld
as the accompanist. The young peo
ple appeared in costume and their
number was warmly received by the
audience.
The group singing was led by Mrs.
Sherman Cole, the audience Joining
in several of the best known songs.
BRIDGE PLAYERS CONTEST
From Tu as day's Da.Hr
Last evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Rlchey was held the
local session of the world wide bridge
Olympics, an event that is parti
cipated in by some 100,000 players
in fifty-four nations of the world.
There was a large group of the bridge
enthusiasts of the city present and
some fine scores made in the games.
The results of the game3 are gath
ered by Mrs. Rlchey, local chairman,
and then telegraphed to the national
headquarters of the bridge associa
tion at New York City, where they
are checked with scores from all parts
of the world and on which the final
awards will be made. The local play
ers will be presented by Mrs. Rlchey
with prizes for the evening play as
the scores here are checked.
After several hours of the fascin
ations of bridge the members of the
party were served with dainty re
freshments to add to the enjoyment
of the event.
UNDERGOES OPERATION
From Tuesday's DaTly
Fred Lugsch, the tailor, was taken
ill last night shortly before midnight
and was found to be suffering from,
an attack of appendicitis. He was
hurried to Omaha and at 2 o'clock
this morning was operated on. The
patient is reported as coming through
the operation nicely and is now do
ing just as well as possible.
Phone the news im Do. 6.