V VOL. HO. VTrr PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. JIOXDAY, JANUARY 1, 1934. I i1' 'ft- -J i Winter Weather May Give New CWA Projects Necessity of Curtailing Highway Work iiay Provide for Nsw Pro jects for Employment. The setting la of winter weather will mean that many of the highway projects that were undertaken under the civic works administration for re-employment will be curtailed and makes necessary the opening of other line3 of work to handle the labor houi-3 that may still be available un der the original allotment. In this section the freezing weather will probably mean that the woik of leveling off the parkways along High way No. 75 will be curtailed until the opening of warmer weather and which will make possible the use of the funds on hand for further work in this section. The city had made request for funds that would permit tho fixing up of property now owned by the city and particularly that of the property known as the McVey residence on North Sixth street, which is in a very desirable residence section of the city, altho the property has fallen into decay in recent years. There are also many projects of paving work that could be carried on in the winter season without a great deal of trouble and the sewer repair work that is now in progress might be further extended in the man hours if the projects can secure approval of the state committee. PREPARE SKATING POND Skating will be the prize winter sport in this city, it seems, as the new skating pond on South Chicago avenue is being prepared for opening to the public in a short tims. The pond is th3 result of the efforts of Robert Fitch and Carl Chriswlsser, who secured the co-operation of sev eral of the residents of the commun ity in making it possible. The land was offered by T. H. Pollock, the own er, the nark board furnishing the necessary dirt for the embankments, the McMaken company assisted in the hauling and the Plattsmouth Water corporation will do their part in see ing that the water is made available for the pond. Tho pond will have a .'skating sur face of 18.000 feet and provide a safe place for the skaters and where they can enjoy themselves to the full est extent without the danger that is to be found in deep skating ponds. OBITUARY Enythe Helen Bradway wa3 born in Plattsmouth, Nebr., in the year of our Lord, 1914, on the 9th day of May. She passed away suddenly on Dec 23, 1933, aged 19 years, 7 months and 14 days. She was the beloved daughter of A. W. Bradway and wife, Lydia. She was baptized in the M. E" church here which she attended until hr removal from thi3 city. After moving to St. Louis, Mo., she attend ed the Jesus Evangelical church. After completing the public schools she attended the Missouri Business School from which she graduated as a stenographer in June. 1931. Those surviving are her parents, one younger sister and brother, two grandmothers, Mrs. John Ceiser of Plattsmouth and Mrs. Mike Glass of Versailles, Mo., numerous aunts and uncles and many friends. ENTERTAIN AT DINNER One of the pleasant dinner parties of the Christmas season was that held at the home of of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger and at which was present all of the children and their families. The fine dinner was one that was so characteristic of this hospitable home and enjoyed in the pleasant re rnwal of the family ties among the f-tnbers. ' 2icr3 .who enjoyed -the occasion '-V Mrs- H- A- Egenberger and-v-ii. - jurd and Bud, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter and daugh ter, Beverly Ann, Omaha; Dr. John Stuart Egenberger, Omaha; Miss Catherine Heafy, Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ward Egenberger and Mrs. A. H. Weckbach of this city. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. Arthur Schroeder of Omaha, who ha3 been a patient in a hospital there for tho past thirty-five days, has so far recovered that she is now able to come to the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Barr, here to recuperate from her 'sickness and op eation. The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Schrceder, who has been with relatives during the illness of the mother has developed chickenpex but is now doing nicely. Cora Loans in County Grow in Numbers Daily Inspectors Are Kept Busy Arranging Loans and in Inspecting and Sealing the Cribs. The inspectors over the county for the corn and hog loan administra tion are kept busy in handling the hundreds of loans that have been approved and which necessitates the inspecting and sealing of the crib3 on which the loan of forty-five cents a bushel are being made by ths- U. S. government under the process of the farm relief measure. Rex Young ha3 since his appoint ment been kept on the move to look after much cf the sealing in this section of the county and Wednes day was out for the day to measure up, inspect and seal some twenty-one cribs and buildings containing corn on which the loans had been made, aggregating roughly some 30,000 bushels. The inspectors also have reports that must be prepared in each case and turned over to the governmental departments in charge of the oper ation, the work in Nebraska being under tho supervision of. the state railway commission, which body also has the naming of the inspectors to operate in tho various sections of the 3tate. . , STILL VERY POORLY Miss Cora Williams, supervisor of music in the city schools, i3 still very seriously ill at her home at Elmwood aad her recovery from her illness has been Quite slow. It is expected that it will be at least several months be fore the patient will be able to re sume her school work, or perhaps an even longer time may be necessary for her recovery. In the enforced absence of the supervisor the musical work of the schools is being carried on by the teachers in the various grades with Mis3 Lillian Garrett looking after the high school section of the work as far as possible. FUNERAL OF MRS. CHAMBERLAIN The funeral services lor Mrs. Elmer E. Chamberlain were held on Wed nesday afternoon at the beautiful Horton funeral chapel at Seventh and Vine streets. In accordance with the expressed wish of Mrs. Chamberlain, the services were private with only the family in attendance. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, officiated, bringing to the bereaved family a sense of comfort in the promise of tho future life, free from the sorrow of separation. Mrs. Gilbert Ilirz gave two of the well loved hymns, "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and "Safe In the Arms of Jesus," which had been favorites of the departed. Miss Estelle Baird was accompanist. Interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. TAKE BODY TO MINNESOTA The funeral of Mrs. Emil Hohfeldt was held on Wednesday afternoon at the Sattler funeral home, a large number of the neighbors and friends in the south portion of the city be ing in attendance at the services. Rev. G. A. Pahl of the St. Paul's Evangelical church held the services, giving a short sketch of the life of the departed and to the bereaved fam ily brought words of comfort and hope. During the service Mrs. E. H. Wes- cott gave two beautiful hymns of comfort, with Mr. Wescott at the piano. The body was later taken to the former home at LaVern, Minnesota, where the interment will be made. Funeral of Well Known Citizen is Held at Union Many Attend Services Heluior George Everett, Lorg Time Resident cf That CoEiimmity. The funeral scrvice3 for the late George Everett were held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at tho home southeast of Union, tr service being conducted by Elder DcArcy of the Re organized Church of. the Latter Day Saints, of which Mr. Everett has been a member since March 26, 1SS2. The services were largely attend ed end the musical numbers offered by the choir were "Asleep in Jesus," "Thb Lord Knows Why," and "Abide With Me." The interment was at the cast Union cemetery, the pall bearers be ing R. E. Foster, Ed Ramold, Charlei Boardman, Johi Hoback, Ray Becker, Tom McQuinn. George Eveeitt was born near Ne braska City April 6, 1S60, and when five years old ths family started for California, but only got a3 far as Utah where they spent one winter, enduring many hardships and in the spring started back for Nebraska, ar riving herz in August and he had lived continuously on the same farm for more than 67 years. Ha was one of the early residents of eastern Nebraska, coming here be fore railorads were established, hav ing herded cattle over the ground where many towns are now located. lie was always- identified with everything that was for the better ment of tha community and state in which he lived, was ever ready to help a neighbor in time of distress and lend a helping hanlalvays. By hard work and thrift he was able to accumulate enough of this world's goods to give his children a chance to escape the hardships and fortitude that were hia during his younger years. His friend3 were all who ever had any dealings with him, because of his fairness and vision he was able to make friends on every issue. Duo to his modesty, many people did not know they were enjoying his hospitality while visiting or camping at Kamp Kill-Kare near the mouth of the Weeping Water creek, but en Joyed most seeing and having other people enjoying themselves. The family has lost a kind and loving husband and father, and the community an honest upright citi zen. The death of Mr. Everett occurred on Saturday, December 23rd. He suf fered a stroke a week before and which was followed by an attack cf pneumonia from which he failed- to rally. Mr. Everett was married on De cember IS, 1889 to Miss Anna An derson of Nebraska City, who with the six children, Leslie Everett. Union; Mrs. Vivian Rhodes, Howe; John Everett, Union; Ralph Everett, Chicago; Mrs. Eva Becker and Mrs. Mary Gobelman, Union, survive ris passing as well a3 one brother, Claude Everett, Plattsmouth, and iurs Melissa Terrelel, Union. CWA PAYROLL $331,000 The payroll of the CWA in Nebras ka for the week ending Dec. 21 show ed 27,815 men working on jobs of thirty houra a week and 348 working on civil works service or white col lar jobs, making a total of 28,162 persons, who earned and received $331,023.61 of federal funds. The previous week 24,587 persons worked and earned $267,544.31. The total paid since the CWA started is $921, iZ7.49. rne woric started with a short week ending Nov. 23, and this makes the fifth week of labor paid for. VISITS AT OMAHA From Thursday's Daily Miss Alpha C. Peterson, county superintendent of schools, was In Omaha today for a few hours to at tend to some matters of business. While in the metropolis Miss Peter son enjoyed a call on the Douglas county superintendent to discuss the common problems of the school heads. The county schools will resume their usual activities next week following the Christmas vacation. DIES AT LOUISVILLE The funeral services were held Wednesday at Lincola for Bernard Fctzer, a son of the late Henry Fet zer, former resident of near Louis ville. The deceased w::s a veteran of the World war and the services at Lincoln were in charge of tho Amer ican Lesion post of that city. Mr. Fttzer wr.3 a nephew of the late Joseph Fetzcr of this city and! of Mrs. Mary Fetzer.cf near Louis villc. Palmyra Public School Burned in iystery- Fire Enildisfr Valued at $20,030 Swept ty Fire Arson Considered by Otoe County Sheriff. The public school building at Pal myra, in Otoe county, wa? destroyed, by fire Wednesday night, the blaze; cf unknown origin, completely gut ting the building and its contents. The loss as estimated by the board of education ranged f ora $15,000 to $20, CC0, which Is well covered by in surant, it was stated. Starling in the att' of the school, the fire was blazing fiercely when dis covered at 9 p. m. At that time the entire upper floor was a mass of flame and firemen we.re unatle to get close enough to stop the fpread of the blaze. The building, which had been empty si ace Friday when school was dismissed for the Christmas vacation, contained all the book3 and other equipment of the students. Only a few records from the "grade looms were saved before heat and smote d.cte lia Src-uicn tu'iVi t.o building. An annex building, erected to care for the overflow of students from the main building, wia saved. Thi3 build ing contained laboratory equipment for the school. Sheriff Carl Ryder of Otoe county, at Nebraska City, admitted the possi bility of connection between the fire and the theft of a car from the streets of Palmyra, the car was stolen before 8: SO Wednesday night and tho fire was raging at that time but not dis covered until sometime later. The officers are considering an in vestigation of the possible connection of the two casc3. DIES AT HERMAN . From Friday's Daily The message was received here to day of the death early mis morning at Herman, of Mrs. Mary McConnaha, a former resident of this county. Mrs. McConnaha had been ill since Decem ber 24, 1932, and had been unable ot leave her bed. The deceased lady was the widow of Dr. McConnaha, a pioneer physi cian of Cass county, the family re siding for many years on a farm west of Murray, later moving to the north portion of the state and where they have since resided. Mrs. McConnaha was a frequent visitor in this city and in the old home community near Murray in the years that she resided at Herman and has many friends in this community. The funeral services will be held on Saturday at the home of her son, Robert, at Herman, and the body will be brought to Cass county for inter ment at the Mt. Pleasant cemetery Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. CLOSE MERCHANTS NIGHT The Increasing cold weather has brought to the close the series of Wednesday merchants g:rt nights, which have been held since last spring in this city. This will be but temporary, however, as the retail sec tion of the Chamber of Commerce will resume this activity in April, It was announced Thursday. This special night on which the stores of the city have been open, has proven a most popular one and drew hundreds each Wednesday during the spring and fall to enjoy the event and to visit and trade. With the discontinuance of the special observance the retail section stores will be closed on Wednesday night in the future instead of remain ing open, so the public may govern themselves accordingly. Journal Want-Ads jjet results! Veteran Law Enforcer Dies on the Yesi Coast Rufctj. V7. Hycrs, 91, Lies at Lcs Angles cn Christinas Day Euricd in California. Ruben -W. Hycrs, 91, who for many years was a colorful figure in Cass county and Nebraska law enforce ment history, died on Christmas day at Los Angeles, California, where he had made his home in recent years with his son, Gus Hyers and family. Mr. Hyers wa, in hi3 long resi dence here, an aotive figure in the community life arid was prominent in loeel and rtato police work, serving in many capacities in this line of ac tivity. Mr. Hyers was a native of Iowa end ct the outbreak of the civil war enlisted in the Union army and later was captured and held at the Ander sonville prison in Georgia for many months before he was able to be ex changed. With the close of the war, Mr. Hyers, like thousands of the soldiers, came west to find a home In the central west, then opening up for settlement. He first located at Weeping Water, being active in the republican politics of the county, taking a great interest in the affairs cf the county and in 1S78 was selected as sheriff of Cass county, serving for come three terms in this office. He made a record that was outstanding in handling law vio lators and became one of the most popular of the political leaders of the county. On hi3 retirement from the office of sheriff he was nomin ated and elected as state senator on the republican ticket and served in that capacity, one term. . . Mr. Hycrs was in 1SS9 selected by Governor John M. Thayer, as the warden of the Nebraska state psni tentiary, serving in that capacity dur ing the term of Governor Thayer. Returning to Cass county Mr. Hyers was again elected as sheriff of Cass county, , retiring in 1893 from that office. Leaving political office for several! years Mr. Hyers was engaged in var ious business activities here until he was appointed as chief of police of this city and served in that capactly for one term. While a resident here Mr. Hyers suffered the death of his wife and when hi3 son, Gus Hycrs, became state sheriff of Nebraska, Mr. Hyers moved to Lincoln and where he as sisted the son in his work in that office. He was prominent in the great prison break at the Nebraska peni tentiary in 1912 and was for some time acting warden. The deceased is survived by one son, Gus, and one daughter, Rose, residing in Washington. Personally a genial gentleman, Mr. Hycrs has many old time friends over Cass county who will sincerely regret to learn of his passing, altho his long life had been filled with more than ordinary experience. Funeral services and interment i were held in California. VISITS RELATIVE HERE Miss Olive Gass of this city is having the pleasure of a visit with her cousin, C. D. Wintersteen, of Min neapolis, wha arrived here Thursday to ppend some time here with his t-cusin. Mr. Wintersteen is In his ninety first year and i3 a veteran of the civil war, serving during tho course of the great i-truggle and i3 now one of the few remaining men of the once great army of the northland. Mr. Wintersteen" is a nephew of the late Dr. William Wintersteen, one of the pioneer residents of the city and whose name is borne by that part of the city where the family once made their home. DOING VERY NICELY Alfred E. Edgerton, constable in the county court, is doing very nicely at the Methodist hospital where he was operated on Tuesday. The oper ation was a very serious and delicate one on one of the eyes and seems to have been very successful in every way. The patient will be compelled to remain in bed for several days be fore he will be allowed to get around. TO SDTG AT LINCOLN From Friday's Daily Jamt3 liegiey, Jr., who Is heme from the state university, departed this morning for Lincoln, to appear this evening on the program of trie Nebraska Music Teachers convention. James is a member of the grat choir cf the Wo:trniu::ter IVesbyteriun church at Lincoln and which choir is to furnish a part cf the program for the convention. The program will be held at the coliseum of tho state uni versity. President in essage to NRA Committee Cass County Committee Receives Mes- srge from President on Re covery Ccsiolidaticn. The Cars county committrr cr the National Recovery Art, of which P. F. Rihn cf Union is chairman and K. H. Wescctt of this city is secretary, have received the following letter from President Reese velt on the matter of the furthr work of th? recovery move ment: The White Ilou-e, Washington. D. C. Dec. 21, 1933. To all NRA Commitees: My dear Friends: When you were called upon at the beginning cf the NRA program to lead the Iorce3 of your locality to lt3 support, you accepted generously, an J fostered the co-operation of employer, employee and consumer in thi3 cause. For this fine co-operation I wish to convey to you my sincere tha::k3 arid appreciation. The national agencies engraved in carrying out the emergency program have now become to extensive that I have found it advisable to create r. national emerge i cy council to con solidate co-ordinate their activ ities. This council will co-operate thruout the country thru county em ergency councils, serving a Informa tional and educational bureaus. Their membership will, to a large extent, include the personnel of the local NRA committees. Until these county councils are ready to function, and with full recognition of the bur dent that I am ac-king you to assume. I request that your committee remain intact and continue to maintain in your community a true public under standing of the purposes and progress of the National Recovery program. Faithfully yours, FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. HENRY WULF Henry Wuif, old time; resident cf the Avoca community passed a v. ay at his home on Thursday evening tfter a lingering illness of many month::. He was one of the pioi.eers cf Casi county and was well known, his circle of friends being a wide one. Hi? kind ly genial nature will be much mi-JTil. not only in the family circle but in the entire community. Ha leaves to mourn his pacing, his wife, two sons. Will r.nd Edward cf Avoca, two daughters, Mrs. Iora Hild. of Murray and Mrc. Fred Han sen of Nehawka, besides a host of oth er relatives and friends. Funeral services were he I.I from the church at Avoca, on Sunday after noon at 2: CO r. m.. with Rev. Fred Hall in charge. Music was furnished by a mixed quartet composed of D. S. Sumner, Mrs. Wm. IJrendel. Mis. II. H. Marquardt and George Ptovall Interment was made in the Avoca cemetery, wtih IIob3on and Fon, ol Weeping Water in chargD. The sympathy of the entire com- muniiy goes out to the bereaved fam ily in their hour cf sorrow. The dfceneed was a hrothcr-in-Iarv cf Mrs. William Hunter of this city. X-L CLUB NOTES Mrs. Deles Dernier and Mrs. Harry Drake were hoc teases at the annual Christmas party of the X-L club held at the Deles Dernier home cn De cember 21st. Abcut thirty were pres ent to enjoy the afternoon. After playing games, Mrs. Fred Creamer, our vice president,- acted as Santa Clans, and as she distributed the gifts from the Christmas tree each member responded with a Christmas reading or xenc. Christmas carol were sung while refreshments were being served. Miss Opal Franks Is a new member of our club. Our January meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Walter Collins, with Mrs. A. J. Friend assistant hos tess. Zola HoiTman, Club Reporter. Hundreds Attend Hog-Corn Meeting at W eeping Water Discission cf JIoYnstri ta CartiJ Hcg and Cera Output ci Tara3. Era.w Great Interest. A gathering of fon.r '."" rurmfr from all .ietiors cn t'a. io::.ty a rembkd er Fr'.tlay at tho I'-.r.ia tioi.al church it .V pin,T V,"jt. r i ".r the purpose- of fei.'inii: a oar.ty n.;i mi.t.e ami al.o to disr..i.- tl.t- h" corn reduction pl. liicli 1 tow U Ing placed in ffort. The mooting 2t prei ! d of r 7 I. I. Wninri ott. foir.ty aeont. r i .1 who intr.;dtit ! the variu rp-.ik r of tho etin? asrl v.hich iT iu'. I Henry lit inke 'A It!:;rr. N .--. who explained in d tail plat; - I in ccvaniaj; In the r!i"f .i 5.:" farmer and th i-rIu- ti n )( L tt.r prices fr tli output ci the rar:ri. Duriiig t!ii rnetiis a h. .r. was conducted by tho i r r uir ; 1 of th rf.r.;mittoc in cl.ar? rt t:. work and in this period t! : f.-rr.. r were Riv-n he opp"Xu;i;y to a. !; anil have ar..:v. cred any itr-!ic,!i al" it the corr.-lio; r.iovrr.' nt that th 7 were? in doubt upon. The plan 1a for a twenty pr cent cut in the corn planting f tl crusty and a twcr.ty-five per cnt red"ctsori In the he? production r.f :h er;:nty. In ord.r that the mUT ri;iy h rlared before th rfri'ir.u f rry part of th? county a frnn::tt v.n named corapoy d cf Char! . nr. Murdock; IJ. II. i:pr,;!ir, FIVM riouth; Farr Young. N.i.awha; Carsten3, Avoca and RIj h Kra-: Eagle. Tkia committee U to arrange r.i-c t In.T in every crmimur.Itr !r. th- r.un ty to ly the pian imiy ofor tn farmers cf each section, the mt;n;; being probably he-M at rr;shS-:hT I s-choolhoufca to torer through! tre county. TIES AT OXAIIA Mi3 IVatri'-? Jircu.. 27. a fcr mer resident of thU rity. died on Thursday night at the family t trr.s 1'tlO Park avor.ue. Omaha, th d'-ath coming after a fhort iilaert. Tlie deceased young woman was a daughter of Mr. sn-1 Mrr. J- -n 2.1. Ji roust k. born In thi city arid when? she spent her ycunsrer jrrz. The family Lae made thKr 1 ..-.- in Omaha for th pat rcverrl year and the dru-htrr has h"ei a; rru in the care cf the parents. fhe is f.urried hy th: rr:-tJ three si-tpr. Nettie. Mary ;..' Jr.-t all of Omaha ar.d one LroU-er. J.i.i. of St. Faul. Mii.r.r.-Kta. The funeral services were hi morning at 0 o'clock trci.i t:.e M. Adalbert church end th h.'y v. as brought to thi city for lntTr.,at in the family plot in the Holy S-r--i'. her cemetery. FIND AZASDOJTED CAR Frntn f-at'iri!n y'n tmV.T Thi morn in k PiierifT iljricr :"yt veuter was notified thai r. rs au r.":- Ibile v a- lyinjr ovt-rturn?. in ti c wa ter ar.d ie cf thr I'ltle liv.r. ju-t cart e.f the Cas.; county t nl ( ir bridge. Dr-puty 31-"rlfT I-ar"-art. avl Feveml a?.-dlar:t. wire aL!e to r t t:.. car out of the water and it fr..:,.: to be a model A Ford of tlx-' r. tz" of r.nd frcr-i the U-.-'.lcztU.-.: i been dcli'.erat y -iren i r pn . t .1 n tho rivr but tr." i hr t k ;-t c:-.r iroM rinki'ig or floatla.; d--,. . river. There- were no Ii.cn.te or r-! ' ' the- car and tht or.'y cVv. i .( th ownership was c ticl:ct frorri a fii ttation on Lake rtret. Omaha, '.it. ; hacksaws and a white rervfre real. The car will te hold hr-rc to Imrn whether or not It waa rtoi. rt c.- wheth er It was an attempt to pet away x i;h the car for insurance colltetio.i. VISIT AT GLESV70SD Fred I. T.ea ar.d Dr. F. T. He'r.c mann were at Clmwood Thui--:ay cvei.irg to attend the rrectir. cf th Fotary club of that city ard rrectir. the many friends la that ccrr.r.'unity. The Garwood Rotary has a group cf members and who have on many occasions enjojed viirj h. rc a? well as entertaining the Fiattj r.iojth Rotarians in their city. 1 t;: r 7