ffrTr. S'r.le Historical Society
VOL. HO. XUX
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 1933.
NO. 58
State Relief
Heads Give Out
New Rulings
Regulations as to Issuance of Mer
chandise and Supplies to Be Pur
chased of NBA Stores.
Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans has re
ceived from the head of the state re
lief commission as well as the federal
commission, new regulations and
rules that must be followed in all
counties of the state in the supplies
given under this act.
These instructions pertain to the
issuance of relief orders and their
filling as well as the injunction that
the supplies must be secured from
stores that have adopted the NRA
codes.
The regulations received are as fol
lows: "To all chairmen of county emer
gency relief committees in Nebras
ka. "Kindly notify all persons con
nected with the distrib-ntion of relief
funds in your county, also all mer
chants in your county, that emer
gency relief orders must not be filled
with any merchandise or items other
than those items appearing on the
face of the order.
"Also advise all merchants that
orders are being checked carefully by
the State Emergency Relief Office.
We are giving you this information
for this office has found it necessary
to return one bunch of orders to a
certain county in Nebraska for the
reason of over-charge and because
items were furnished that were not
specified on the face of the orders,
which were originally prepared as
per federal regulations.
"Merchants are expected to receive
a legitimate profit, but, no over
charging or the filling of relief orders
with items that do not appear on
the face of the order," wiH toler
ated,, and, offenders will be immed
iately -notified that o moftrreteftf or
ders can be filled by them."
Rule and regulation No. 6: .
"On and after this date. August
14th, you are advised that purchase
of supplies with federal funds shall
be made only with stores that have
complied with all the provisions of
an applicable approved code or, if
there be no approved code of fair
cometition for suc-h stores, then with
the provisions of the President's Re
employment agreement. The same
regulation applies to all orders given
to relief cases. Harry L. Hopkins,
federal emergency relief administra
tor." CASS COUNTY MEDICS MEET
The Cass County Medical Society
met in the state park at Louisville
on Tuesday evening, August 15th.
After short talks by Dr. F. J. Bean,
superintendent of the University hos
pital at Omaha, on the subject of
how the hospital is run and also the
question of bed apportionment to the
different counties, and by Dr. Lloyd
Hoffman of Omaha, a fine dinner
was served by the ladies.
The dentists and their wives of the
county were invited to attend the
meeting also. The attendance num
bered 30 and all enjoyed the occasion
very much. The next meeting will
be held at Weeping Water if the
present plans materialize.
Those who attended were Dr. and
Mrs. M. U. Thomas of Weeping Wa
ter; Dr. L. D. Lee and wife of Mur
dock; Dr. O. E. Liston and Dr. J. J.
Douglas and their wives of Elmwood;
Dr. N. D. Talcott and wife of Green
wood; Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Worthman
and Dr. Herbert Worthman of Louis
ville; Dr. and Mrs. H. W. Walters of
Nehawka; Dr. and Mrs. L. N. Kunkel
of Weeping Water; Dr. W. J. Snyder
and wife of Louisville; Dr. C. M. Tot
man and wife of Elmwood and Dr. E.
H. Kintner and wife of Weeping Wa
ter. Special guests were Dr. F. J.
Bean of Omaha and Dr. Lloyd Hoff
man and wife, also of Omaha.
SUITERS BROKEN ARM
Billy Cloidt, son of A. W. Cloidt of
this city, is suffering from the effects
of an injury that he received a few
days ago. The lad has been visiting
at the home of an aunt at King City,
Missouri, and while playing around
with several young friends, fell and
broke his left arm at the elbow. He
will be forced ot remain on the in
active list for some time at least as
the result of the injury.
Kenneth Wohlfarth, cousin of
Billy, has Just recovered from the
effects of a similar accident sustain
ed at the home here and now the two
boys are on equal footing. niu
RETURN FROM NORTHLAND
Mrs. Searl S. Davis and children
have returned home from their out
ing in the Minnesota woods where
they were enjoying the fishing at
Alexandria. Mr. Davis was with the
family for a short time and later re
turned to this city to look after his
business and then motoring back
after the family. They feel much re
freshed by the outing an dthe sojourn
in the north.
Bridge Shower
Given for Miss
Kathleen Troop
Mrs. H. A. Schneider and Daughter,
Mrs. Gene Burdic, Entertain at
Home Here Wednesday.
In pre-muptial courtesy to Miss
Kathleen Troop who will wed Jack
Von Gillern of Nebraska City next
month, Mrs. H. A. Schneider and
her daughter, Mrs. Gene Burdic of
Omaha, entertained at an afternoon
party Wednesday. A crystal shower
followed bridge, after which late
afternoon tea was served.
The tables were centered with
crystal baskets of pastel garden flow
ers and baby's breath. High score
at bridge was won by Miss Marian
Von Gillern. Thirty guests were in
vited.
Ont-of-town guests were Mrs. Rus
sell Doolan, Miss Marjorie Gould and
Miss Florence Binkley from Omaha;
Mrs. Von Gillern. Miss Marian Von
Gillern, Miss Helen Davis and Miss
Lucille Livingston of Nebraska City,
and Miss Faith McManus of Council
Bluffs, Iowa.
SCHELL BSO&. CXBCUS OOIONG
Thru the co-operation of the mer
chants and the business places of
Plattsmouth they are making ft pos
sible for everyone to attend the cir
cus Saturday, August 26th.
Sehell Bros. Circus comes to Platts
mouth well recommended from other
cities and towns where they have ex
hibited this season as well as the
past few years, as having a good
clean entertaining circus perform
ance. The merchants now have the
tickets for sale at their stores and
by buying your tickets from them
you will save more than half on the
price of admission. Special merchants
tickets sell for ten cents for kiddies
and twenty cents for the old kiddies.
so lets all be kids again for a day
and see the thrills of old.
There in the circus performance
you will see the usual funny clowns
to keep one laughing all thru the
circus performance. There are sev
eral new and added features this
season. Daring aerial artists, acro
bats, trapese performers, wire walk
ers, tumblers, trained wild animals
to keep you spellbound while being
put thru their capers by their train
ers. Miss Vates Lola, Hollywood's
sweetheart and movie star will be
presented twice daily in the main
show performance. Petite ladies on
their dancing horses help to make
up the performance and as a prelude
to the main show proper a beautiful
pageant is presented whereby every
member of the circus taks part. A
gorgeous processional fiesta of old
Spain entitled "Sunny Spain," head
ed by its beautiful prima Donna, Miss
Delores Costello.
Schell Bros. Circus take great
pleasure in the presenting of their
two herds of performing elephants.
So be sure to get your tickets from
your merchant as there are a limited
amount of these special tickets to be
had at this price.
WILL ENJOY OUTING
Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis of
this city, with Mr. and Mrs. John
P. Davis, parents of Mr. Davis, de
parted Thursday for an outing trip
to the east. They will enjoy a visit
at the Century of Progress expos!
tion at Chicago and then go to Wis
consin where they will spend a short
time at the resorts in the lake coun
try of that state.
Mrs. J. ML Parsons and two chil
dren, of Paxton, Nebraska, are in
the city for a visit at the home of
Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Troy, parents of
Mrs.: Parsons. .
Well Known
Young People
are Wedded
Miss Opal F. Haley and Carroll S.
Sutton Joined in Wedlock at
First Christian Church.
Thursday evening at the First
Christian church occurred the mar
riage of two of the popular and high
ly esteemed young people of this
community. Miss Opal F. Haley and
Mr. Carroll S. Sutton.
The wedding was very quiet and
attended by only the immediate mem
bers of the families of the young peo
ple and a few close friends.
The bride was attended by Miss
Mildred Carlberg while Mr. Perry
Minniear served as best man at the
ceremony.
The marriage lines were read by
the Rev. O. B. Chastain, pastor of
the Christian church, of which the
bridal couple have been very active
workers in the young people's and
social departments.
Following the wedding Mr. and
Mrs. Sutton departed on a short
honeymoon and will return later to
make thi3 city their future home and
where they will be at home to their
many friends.
The biide is a daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. D. T. Haley and is a young
lady of most charming personality
and who has grown to womanhood in
this city. She is a graduate of the
local high school in the class of 1932.
The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs.
George Sutton and has grown to man
hood in this community and was
graduated from the Plattsmouth high
school in th class of 1931. He was
active in the , high school and was
Platter editor in M senior year.
Since' graduation ttt. 3uttoa has been
engaged in the mechanical depart
ment of the BREX shops.
The many friends of the young
people will join in their best wishes
for their future welfare and happi
ness in this culmination of a romance
that began back in the school days
when they were both high school stu
dents here.
A GEEAT SUCCESS
From Friday's Dally
The ice cream social given by the
young people of St. Paul's Evangel
ical church last evening at the coun
try home of Henry Born was a great
success, serving over 300 people,
many coming back for the second
helping.
After the serving a play was given
by the members of the Junior church
which was acted out in a clever man
ner. "The Photographer's Troubles"
was the title, the photographer being
Mr. Frank Schackneis, who took his
part exceedingly well, and the others
of the cast co-operated in a splendid
manner.
Mr. Glen Puis favored the audience
with several selections on his guitar.
Darwin Pitz gave several selections
on the mouth harp, and several read
ings were given by the Tschirren
girls.
It was a great success and a good
time was had by all.
HEBE FROM NEHAWKA
From Friday' Dally
Ernest Abrens, one of the well
known residents of near Nehawka,
and a reader of the Journal for a
great many years, was in the city to
day for a few hours. Mr. Ahrens was
accompanied by his nephew, Stanley
Schroeder, they coming up to con
sult the sheriff in regard to the theft
of a quantity of alfalfa seed from his
granary. Mr. Ahrens has many
friends among the old time residents
here and who were pleased to enjoy
the visit with him.
ALFALFA SEED STOLEN
On Tuesday night thieves visited
the farm of Ernest Ahrens, well
known resident of southwest of Ne
hawka, stealing nine bushels of al
falfa seed from the granary. The
seed had been threshed out Saturday
and sacked and placed in the build
ing for storage, only to be stolen a
few days later. The matter was re
ported to the Bherlff here as well as
at Nebraska City, but so far there
has been no trace found of the seed
or the parties taking it.
WEDDED AT MANSE
On Wednesday afternoon at the
Presbyterian manse occurred the
marriage of Miss Harriett Bernice
Huston of Bouton, Iowa, and Russell
George Marlin, of Jefferson, Iowa.
The marriage lines were read by Dr.
H. G. McCIusky, pastor of the First
Presbyterian church. Following the
wedding ceremony the bridal party
departed for their future home at
Jefferson.
County Labor
to be Used on
Road Projects
Re-Eemployment Committee Urges
Unemployed to Register, That
They May Be Engaged.
The Cass county branch of the
state unemployment commission, of
which Judge A. H. Duxbury, is chair
man, has been notified that the labor
to be used on road projects of the
state will be from the ranks of the
unemployed in each county where the
work is projected..
In order that the committee may
be in a position to giv prompt action
in the matter, a registration by card
of the unemployed is "being conduct
ed at the office of the county sur
veyor at this time. The registration
is more complete than the first reg
istration by the local -NIRA commit
tee, and from this list the men needed
will be selected. Those who have not
made the new registration are urged
to do so. j ,
The state committee states that
the first preference goes to war vet
erans with dependents, second to
residents of the county where the
work is- being done acd, then citizens
of Nebraska.
The notice to the local committee
states that they must be prepared to
turn over a list of the unemployed
in forty-eight hours notice from the
contractor that may have charge ot
the work and from this list the con
tractor will select the number of
men that he may require, the state
demanding that 78 per cent of the
men employed shall be selected from
this list.
One of the first projects in this
county that will be undertaken will
be the paving and structure build
ing on highway No. 24 from Eagle to
south of Elmwood, which should en
gage a considerable force of work
men in completing the project.
SHOWER FOE BRIDE-ELECT
Mrs. V. R. Gould and daughter,
Miss Marjorie Gould, were hostesses
Thursday at the Field club, Omaha,
at a 1 o'clock luncheon and miscel
laneous shower.
The event honored Miss Kathleen
Troop of this city, whose wedding to
Mr. Jack Von Gillern, of Nebraska
City, will take place next month.
The luncheon was held at the
beautiful and attractive Field club
and where the time was spent most
enjoyably by the members of the
party.
The bride-to-be was'presented with
the large array of beautiful and at
tractive gifts at an appropriate hour
which conveyed the best wishes of
the many friends.
Those who attended from this, city
were Mrs. Glenn Perry and daughter,
Miss Helene, Miss Jean Tidball, Mrs.
R. A. Troop and the guest of honor.
Miss Troop.
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
From Thursday's Dally
Last evening "Sunnyside," the
E. H. Wescott home was the scene of
a very pleasant picnic party held on
the lawn of the home in the cool of
the evening. The party comprised
Mr. and Mrs. Morse Palmer, Mrs.
George Palmer of Omaha, Edgar Wes
cott and Miss Jean Tidball. Follow
ing the supper party the time was
spent in . visiting and enjoying the
pleasant evening.
VISITING HERE
From Thursday' Dally
Mrs. F. J. Franzen and daughters,
Maryannie, Jean and Dorothy of Om
aha, arrived this morning and will
visit for a few days at the home of
Mrs. Franzen's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
M. S. Briggs.
Kostka-Madison
Wedding Held at
Local Church
Popular Young People are Joined in
Wedlock at 11 O'Clock Today
in a Quiet Ceremony.
From Saturday's Daily
The First Presbyterian church of
this city was the scene of a very sim
ple and impressive wedding ceremony
this morning at 11 o'clock, the event
marking the joining of the lives and
hearts of Miss Stephania Mary Kost
ka and Mr. Glenn H. Madison, of
Des Moines, Iowa.
The marriage lines were read by
Dr. H. G. McCIusky, pastor of the
church of which the bride has been
a member since childhood, the beau
tiful ring service being used. ;
The bride was charming in a gown
of white satin with the flowing bridal
veil, held in place by a wreath of
orange blossoms. She carried an arm
boquet of the bride roses.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Mildred Kostka, who
wore a most becoming gown of blue
organdy.
The groom was attended by Mr.
Arthur Weiss, both gentlemen wear
ing dark suits.
The ceremony was witnessed by
Mrs. Louis Kostka, mother of the
bride.
Immediately after the ceremony at
the church, the bridal party motored
to the farm home of the parents of
the bride north of this city, where a
fine wedding dinner was served at
noon to the members of the family
and the attendants at the wedding.
The bride is the eldest daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. LaOuis Kostka and has
gXDwii to worn ft tyhpofl-fcerel. xfeerA'sh
has a large circle of friends whom
she has made by her charming perso
nality and splendid qualities. In her
new home she will take the best
wishes of the many friends.
The groom is well known here and
is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Mad
ison. He was engaged in farming in
this section for some years, but is
now engaged at Des Moines, Iowa,
where the young people are to make
their home in the future. A young
man of the highest standing and
character, the groom is well deserv
ing of the happiness that has come
to him.
The young people will take the
best wishes of the many friends with
them in" the new home they are es
tablishing, j
NICE PIECE OF WORK
The new office that has been ar
ranged in the former equity court
room at the court house, is now com
pleted, or rather that portion of the
suite that will be used by Sheriff
Homer Sylvester in the future. The
ceilings and walls of the room have
been decorated in a very artistic man
ner by Charles McCauley and J. C.
Brittain and present a most attrac
tive appearance. The work was not
the easiest, as the composition parti
tions of the office required a great
deal of paint and work on the part of
the painters.
The offices to be used by County
Attorney W. G. Kieck, adjoining that
of the sheriff, are not as yet decorat
ed and it will be some time before
they are ready for occupancy.
When completed, the offices will
make it much more convenient for
the officers, as it places their offices
close together and near the office of
the clerk of the district court and the
district judge.
ACCEPTS NEW POSITION
Miss Anna Zitka of this city, will
on Monday assume her new position
as stenographer in the office of
County Attorney W. G. Kieck. ' Miss
Zitka takes the place of Miss Mil
dred Jahrig, whose marriage to Mr.
Henry T. Woster occurs this even
ing. Miss Zitka is a graduate of the
commercial department of the Platts
mouth high school, where she was an
outstanding student, and is well
qualified for the position she is now
taking up. She has assisted in the
office several times and is familiar
with the work that she is now tak
ing up and should make Mr. Kieck a
very able and efficient assistant.
SUFFERS FROM NEURITIS
Mrs. Martha J. Peterson has been
suffering for the past few days from
a very severe case of neuritis that
has kept her confined to her home for
the greater part of the time. She has
been taking treatment for the pain
ful malady and it is hoped that in a
few days she may show improvement
and secure some relief from the trou
ble.
Death of Former
Plattsmouth
Lady at Burwell
Mrs. Morris McGrew, Formerly Miss
Catherine Shopp, Passed Away
After Long Illness.
The death of Mrs. Morris McGrew,
31, occurred Thursday night at her
home at Burwell, Nebraska, follow
ing an illness of several months' dur
ation and during which time she had
been undergoing treatment at a hos
pital, returning home last Friday and
was taken with the fatal attack that
led to her passing on.
The deceased lady was formerly
Miss Catherine Shopp of this city, a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Shopp,
she being born and reared in this
city, later going to Burwell where
she taught in the schools for several
terms and was married there to Mr.
McGrew.
The members of the family here
were called to Burwell last week and
have been there with the daughter
and sister since that time.
Mrs. McGrew is survived by the
husband, two small sons as well as
the mother, Mrs. Bertha Shopp of this
city, one brother, William H. Shopp
and four sisters, Mrs. W. B. Pirie of
GraybuU.. Wyoming,.Mxs. J&ed Han-
ford "am d Mrs. Edna Dalton ot Mc-
Cook,' and Mrs. Louis Lohnes of this
city. ..,..,
The funeral services will be held
on Sunday at Burwell and the inter
ment made at that city.
PRESENTS FINE PROGRAM
In the sacred concert program that
was given Friday afternoon over
radio station KOIL, Don C. York, bar
itone, of this city, was featured as
the soloist, with E. H. Wescott as his
accompanist. Mr. York had a large
group of numbers to offer, several be
ing personal selections while a large
number of request songs were given
by the soloist. Mr. York has a very
powerful and beautiful voice, which
came in splendidly over the radio and
was listened to by hundreds of the
local people.
The fine work of Mr. Wescott as
accompanist brought words of com
mendation from the announcers at
the close of the program, a well de
served compliment for the artistic
manner in which the settings for the
songs was presented.
ENJOY PICNIC DINNER
From Saturday's Dally
The country home of Mr. and Mrs.
Virgle Perry, south of this city, was
the scene of a very pleasant picnic
supper tendered to a number of the
friends last evening. The delicious
repast was served in the open air,
which was much enjoyed by the party
that was fortunate enough to partici
pate in the event. Those attending
were Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Minor, Dr.
and Mrs. P. T. Heinemann, Mr. and
Mrs. S. S. Davis and Mr. and Mrs.
L. S. Devoe, as well as their respec
tive families.
HAVE TONSIL OPERATION
From Thursday's Dally
This morning Cary and Robert
Marshall, children of Mr. and Mrs.
C. A. Marshall, were operated on at
the office of a local physician for
the removal of their tonsils. The
children came through the operation
in fine shape and in a few days are
expected to be able to be around as
usual.
From Friday's Dally
Guy It. Clements, Elmwood attor
ney, was among the visitor, at. the
court house today where he. had a
hearing in probate matters pending.
H. B. Koop, Louisville banker, was
in the city today for a few hours to
look after some matters in the coun
ty court in which he was interested.
Young People
are Wedded in
Sarpy County
Miss Mildred Jahrig and Mr. Henry
T. Woster Married Saturday
Evening at Springfield.
On Saturday evening at Springfield
at the residence of Rev. McDaniel of
the Methodist church, occurred the
marriage of two of the well known
and popular young people of this
city, Miss Mildred Jahrig and Mr.
Henry T. Woster.
The young people departed by auto
Saturday afternoon for the Sarpy
county city where they were united
in marriage and from there departed
on a honeymoon trip that will cover
a two weeks' period.
They will motor to the Black Hills,
where they expect to visit at Spear
fish and Belle Fourche and then mo
tor to Wyoming for a short visit be
fore returning home to this city. On
their return they expect to go to
.housekeeping in their new home in
the Harri3 apartments.
Both of the young people have
grown to manhood and womanhood
in this community and each possesses
a very large circle of friends who will
learn with pleasure of the happiness
that has come to them.
The bride is the youngest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Jahrig and she
was educated in the local schools,
being a member of the graduating
class of 1930 of the Plattsmouth high
school. Since completing school, she
ias been engaged as stenographer in
the office of the county attorney. She
has also been quite active in the so
cial department of the Methodist
church,
"The grocm is a son of Mr. and Mrs.
Timothy Woster-and wa born anfl
reared here, completing his school
work in the high school in the class
of 1928 and for some time was en
gaged with the Journal, later enter
ing the office of County Treasurer
John E. Turner, where he is now
employed. A young man of marked
ability and outstanding character,
Mr. Woster has won the respect and
esteem of a very wide acquaintance
over Cass county.
The many friends will join in their
best wishes for the future happiness
and success of this estimable couple.
RETURNS FROM CAMP
Janet Ve3tover and Mary Gayer,
who have been spending the past
week at Camp Brewster, Y. M. C. A.
camp near Omaha, returred home on
Friday after a pleasant and profitable
stay at the camp.
The regulations of the camp are
prepared by the Y. W. C. A. and con
sist of regular programs of sports,
programs, the nature study and out
door life that makes it a real treat to
the young and old alike that visit
this camp in the summer season.
While at Camp Brewster Janet
Westover won her third Red Crops
award in her work in the swimming
tests at the camp.
REGISTER FOR SCHOOL
Registration of all students enter
ing Plattsmouth high school will be
held at the high school building on
Wednesday and Thursday, August
30 and 31, between the hours of nine
and four. If there are any who can
not come on these days, please call
Mr. Patterson at his home cr at the
school, as it is very important that
the registration be as complete as
possible before the opening of school
on Tuesday, Sept. 5th.
R. F. PATTERSON,
m, t. sw, f Principal.
HERE TO VISIT SISTER
Mrs. Mattic Sage, of Maywood. Ne
braska, is in the city to enjoy a vhit
at the heme of her sister, Mrs. H. J.
Streight, the two ladies having been
pioneer residents of this city and
county. Mrs. Sage made her homo
here for many years and has a large
group of friends among the real old
time residents of the community. The
old friends are Invited to call at the
Streight home and enjoy a visit with
Mrs. Sage, while she is here, as she
is desirious of meeting as many as
possible of the one time associates.
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