T?cbr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. L PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1934. NO. 6 Death of John H. Humpe Sun day at Lincoln Father of Mrs. Harrison L. Gayer of Near This City Death Comes Aftir Very Erief Illness. The death of John II. Humpe, vet eran Lincoln real estate man and leader in that city, occurred on Sun day afternoon at 12:35 at the fam ily home, 1G24 A stret. He was taken ill on Friday but had been about his work as usual during the day. He was seventy-three years of age and had resided in Lincoln for the past fifty years. Born March 26, 1SC0, at Rich mond. Ind., Mr. Humpe came to Ne braska in the eighties. He was man ager of the Lincoln Traction com pany for twenty-six years, leaving the company in 1912 to enter real estate work. He was associated with W. E. Barkley in the real estate de partment of the Lincoln Trust com pany for many years and also was with the First Trust comany for two years. He was active in business at the time cf his death. Mr. Humpe was the purchasing agent for the entire city campus of the University of Nebraska and also was agent for the purchase of many public school sites. He was active in church wcik and in organizations. He was a charter member of Grace Lutheran church and served as elder and trustee lor more than thirty years. He was sup erintendent of the Sunday school at the church for thirty years and taught a class for forty-eight years. He was a member of Lancaster ledge No. 54. A. F. A. M.. Knights of Phythias, and was a Shriner. Mr. Humpe was president of Tabltha Heme .board for about twenty-five years and served on the Y. M. C. A. board several years. He married Eliza A. Hutchison lit Richmond, Ind., in 1SSC. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daugh ters. Mrs. J. L. Hiltner of Lincoln and Mrs. H. L. Gayer of Plattsmouth; and seven grandchildren. The body i3 at the home. MANY ATTEND SEE VICES A number from this city were at Ashland Sunday to attend the funeral services of the late Oscar W. Zaar, prominent resident of the vicinity of South B:?nd. The services were held at 2 o'clock from the Christian church at Ashland. The services were largely attended by the resi dents of the South Bend community who gathered to pay their last trib utes to the departed friend and neigh bor. Mr. Zaar was a eon of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl J. Zaar, early resi dents of the vicinity of South Bend, he having been born in Omaha in 1S70 and in 1S72 the family located at South Bend where they farmed for many years. The parents passed away in 1900 and since that time Mr. Zaar had largely made his home with his sisters. He was unman ied and is survived by two brothers and two sisters. Axel D. Zaar and Mar tin S. Zaar, both of South Bend. Mrs. Mathilda Henry of Ashland and Mrs. Emma Calder of South Bend. HOLD VALENTINE PARTY The Four-Mile club held another of their very delightful parties Feb. Oth at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tritsch. The evening was .spent in play ing games suitable to the Valentine nic;n cards. Tartners were found by matching valentines. Prizes were awarded for the most skillful. tioin"- won bv Miss Helen Hunter, Mrs. Ingwersen and George Stander, Jr. At a late hour the ladies served a very delicious lunch w hich brought to a close a very pleasant evening. SUFFERS BLOOD POISONING W. C. Larson, watchman at the Burlington bridge, southeast of this city, is confined to his home at the re sult of a very severe case of blood poison. Mr. Larson was taken ill a few day3 ago with an infection in hi3 foot and which has grown so serious that he is now confined to his home on Rock Bluff avenue under medical care. OPERATION Frank A. Rebal, who since last May has been suffering from the ef fects cf a broken heel, was operated on Friday at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha for the removal oZ three pieces of bone, splintered from the heel. The foot has not healed as was hoped for and in an tflort to check the draining it was decided to hava the operation and remove the splin tered bene from the injured member. Mr. lit Lai came through the oper ation nicely and while- hi.; foot if again in a cast for a short time, it is hoped that the removal of the bene will iii.-ure I.im the use of the lcot in a short time. ork on High way Extension is Under Way Grading for New Roadway and Ac ticity on Overpass at Oreapolis on Highv.'ay u0. 75. Tho vicinity of Oreapolis is a busy place as the work on the extension of highway No. 75 is being pushed by the various contractors to get the roadway in shape for paving in the early spring and the completion of this gap in the highway that has long been an annoyance to the travel ing public. The contractors on the viaduct have been working eff and on for the past several weeks but from row on the work will be rushed as addi tional steel for the structure is here and will permit workmen going right ahead with the work. The grading contract was held up for some time but is now approved and the graders are busy on this part cf the work as well as pumping sand back into the section of the Merritt sandpit where the roadway will pass. The bridge work has been in the hands of Glenn E. Smith of Lincoln, well known bridg3 contractor and this work has taken a number of the local men in the last few weeks as the small bridges have been com pleted along the right of way of the new road. The extcrsion will make a fine read and eliminates the curves, the road running straight from the bridge to the end of the present paving. GIVES ADDHESS CN BOY SCOUTS From Monday's Daily Last evening at the Friendship hour at the First Methodist church, the large congregation that was present had the pleasure of a most interesting talk on the Boy Scout movement and work in this com munity by E. H. Weseott. Mr. Wtscott ha.5 long served on the executive committee of the Scouts and was able to give a very fine out line of what had been done in the past in this line in the community and the plans for the future. The Scouting movement here has been given a great boost by the se curing of the recreational camp, "Camp Wheeler" south of this city and the prospects are bright for the formaton of additional troops in this city, as Mr. Weseott pointed out. The speaker took up the discus sion of the Scout laws and the Scout oath as builders of character and self reliance in the boys when they are in the most impressionable age when the teachings of Scouting can make for the betterment of youth. The address was one much appre ciated by the congregation and gave them a clear insight into the work ings cf the Scouts in the very able manner cf Mr. Weseott. 'EVERYBODY'S HUItfMnr Folks, New York usually gets the first opportunity of preventing the new song hits of the day. Thats why Mynard, Nebraska feels so proud to j think they are going to introduce a brand new song entitled "Every body's Hummin " lyrics by Francis Hetherington and music by Pete Gradoville of Plattsmouth. This song will be featured by the entire cast of the Mynard Minstrels, playing to night and tomorrow night at the My nard community building. The Journal aTms to print al! the news and wi!i appreciate your assistance to that end. Call No. G UNDERGOES G'Conneil Sees Need of a Wolf r u nnt'ins Laws i Spcrt Catling the Destruction Oth tr Gnme ;.I?.v Ask Ccn- cf :liirg Et: ,e. i:u.;ting spread ;-o ether g.r.:o that cats OT'e::r.c!l s the r.ext le;: ti:- n..f L-au i : : uvti..i umorig .-:raon , in .x l.rah ;:a t!i t , ; . Gar.:o Vardc-:: aid ilaiurdy hr i ;i?iatur. for a law I- Van!: sv a-k if; c: "WC trcl tn-.' spot Ccmr.u.iiicy hunts, which Toi.l'y corotes. liav? !:ten ei .'.re i.ur.t;: :e popular for : ce:itly i:. i.iany iv.rt.s of tl. ate ! than ever before. In then'., several j hundred persons toinetimc gather at j an advertised time and place, term a gret circle r.icur.d mile; cf terri-j tc y ,a::tl drivr I1 g:.m-- to the en-j ter. i I "snail v the hunters are urge d net j to kill other game thru covotes and romctimefi they follow the rule::. But frequently. OTc::r.Jl :aid, they bang away at rabbit:?, pheasairtd. hav ks. ov-1 or almost anything eis-e that can tun or try. "The hunts should be supervised properly," .said G'C'onneil. "but it will take a legislative act to do it. I think the hunti are doing; more harm than good as it iz r.ov.-." Not holding any brief for the coy-( ote which slr.ys much game and do-1 mestie fowl every year, O'Cor.nell expressed the opinion that this parti-j c'liur bra .td of wo; is not as black! as pttintrd. An article it the last issue ot tut(tocr .e'r;'.::a wnici. devour (;;ia:. title? cf rodents, grass-' hoppers, vegetable fond, carrion, liz ards and snakes, as well as more valu abls edibles. The lean, yapping coy ote is one cf the few remaining pre- ped m the Cream of tne west wrap nel! sa.d tne real wolves were clear.-! , ! pers and readv to be placed on the hills a decade ago by cattlemen. ILEAEAITT EIDGE COKMUKITY The Pleasant Ridge Community ! club met Fridav evening at the school ! houc. The ptesident, Edward Wehr bein, was unable to present so the i bmir.eso meeting was presided ever by John Kaffeiiberger, vice presi dent. Rev. A. Lentz and Vomer Friedrich had arranged a mutical program for th? evening. The program opened with every one present ringing. "The Little Brown Church in the Vale," being led by the song leader, Mrs. Floyd Becker. Misses Hilda and Malinda Fried rich were heard in two piano duets. Wallace Terryberry gave several violin selections, with his sister. Miss Catherine Terryberry as accompanist at the piano. Miss Norenc Engelkemeir and Mi?s Florence Schafer were heard in two vocal duets, with Miss Malinda Friedrich as accompanist. Miss Betty Anne McCarty gave several vocal solos. Miss Catherine Terryberry being her accompanist at the piano. The musical and vocal offerings on thi? program were very much en joyed 1-y everyone. The next meeting will be March 1G, 19C4. STANDARD DEARER TIEETEMG From Wednesday's Pail' Yesterday afternoon, a very inter esting meeting of the Standard Bear ers was held at the Methodist church. The regular business meeting was presided over by the president, Juar.ita Welshimer. Plans for a candy sale were made. Each member took several quilt blocks to work, so we think v. e will have it finished soon. The devotions were led by Vir ginia Trively, and Mrs. Barkus gave a very interesting lesson on our for eign missionaries. To fittingly close the delightful afternoon the hostesses, Mrs. C. O. Troy, Mrs. Ted Farmer, Miss Ella Kennedy, and Mis Margaret Mapes served a delicious lunch. These wom en all belong to the Women's For eign Missionary Society, and the Standard Bearer girls crtainly ap preciate their help and co-operation, which they have given in so many ways. Reporter. ATTEND UNCOIL" IIEETINS From Tuesday's Daily This morning a group cf the heads !oi the various phases ot the national rcluf procrr.n: wtie i-.i 11 conierce at th.. o:- .. ... . . . , . , . rram wcte at Lincoln tor a W. il. hea.i of ti e CWA. :l.o attend- :i the meeting: , , T , . ! Cias.i m Better En2n;ii nas Demon from tni- c-Uere Juuge A I . i-'-x- , . f fc GlOUT) bury and A. E. E:IScrt,n of th- em- rf jj; Scio3f Gflls. piG;.icr.t t'.epartraan... Mrs. C. -r . - . 1 - .1 - ,1... ,..!:.. . I r. . l.: Z'.t Tail.-, Il't.u ,:u- U'lltl uv- pai t nit :it a:it! lei eier.:s. ..-, Aiacge ; Car.iett and Mis UC'tV.i I.clonion. The inceiir.g omp. i.-.l ni',: e-en-tativts trcm several c':-.T:;ti;v of the rtate w!:c v.ert called in lor the co:i- i f erence and to eicuss tlioi.' nrc j .-: a::u plans for the coming month-?. of the lakervAdds Hi 4 i . to Its Equipment! j j i Nev' 3irad Slicing 21 Is ilade Part cf T!ii3 Hodtrn oid U; to Date Ek-y. The Gre"m cf thf "Ve.-i bakery. ! cneratrd by H. E. Went worth and one cf the largest plants in thie sec- ! tion. lias just auaeu .o ineec uipmeni of the bakery in placing a fine new mo.itrn bread slicing machine in their plat. T.'iis L; a Rohwed-'.er S:i'.-e Master and one of the latest Type- of ma ch'tiCF of it.; kind on tl:e aiarket and which now permits tho bakery to !f,-,riT to v. ith lbf lar: cil y baki ries 'in r.'rvii'ig th" public " , ., ,.. r A , x lie liiai si tilt; is j,iiii ivu xu': ! large number of loaved can b hand- i ti l uiirr LiiiLr, utii t. ins l .- ... neatly and uniformly sliced to the wrapping table where they are wrap- shelves for the trade. The machine is equipped with a detachable head so that different sizes of the small steel saws can be installed in the machine and cut the i loaves in various widths. The new equipment costs in the neighborhood of $300 and is as neat a machine as can be found in any of the bakeries in this part cf the state and e.-pec:ally in the smaller cities. DISEASE RAVAGES FAMILY AIvo, Neb. The baby is dead and the six other members of the Carroll Foreman family in Alvo are down with scarlet fever. Franklin, IE months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fore man, died at the home at 4:30 p. m. Tuesday of scarlet fever. Weakened by pneumonia, the child was not able to overcome the disease. The others in the fam::y are a son, Laurence, 6, and three daughters, Edith 6, Doris Lou, 4, and Roseiyn, 5 1..'.. T? pint i vac rriil Tnnsrlnr ninllt . - . . . ... -j - that Laurence was in serious condi tion and that physicians indicated that it might be necessary to lance his ulcerated throat. Mr. and Mrs. Foreman and all the children cither definitely have scar let fever or exhibit symptoms, ac cording to Dr. J. J. Douglas of Elm wood, attending physician. He said that all cf them have sore throats. Edith and Laurence were the first to come down with scarlet fever. Jim Foreman, father of Carroll, said the two children became ill last Thursday. Others in the family con- tracted the disease in the next few days, he said. Mrs. Foreman's mother, Mrs. Er vin Kinney, and sister, Doris Kin ney, are attending the family at the home. Both have had the disease, Jim Foreman said. He did not know of any other cases of scarlet fever in this vicinity. Private burial services for Franklin Foreman was held at the grave in Alvo at C p. m. Wednes day, Rev. Mr. McKinsey officiating. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT Mrs. Gien Woodbury, "who has been at the t. Catherine's hospital taking treatment for the past week, has shown a pleasing recovery from the threat infection from which she has been suffering and it is hoped that she may be able to return in the next few days from the hospital. This willl be pleasing news to the friends here who have anxiously her case. followed: fir man s Uub Has Interesting Meeting Monday t.'rlim Lart tvvr.ir.g i V(j:i,u:i's. cli:b iith! Plattsmotitli very liiteiest- it:g m'cting at the heme of Mrs. E. 11. Wt-nectt -viio v a; ajilcd by Mrs. V. T. Am, Mrii. J. IL McMaken, Mrs. C. I GlaLe, Mrs. A. H. Bushneil and Mrs. I'. T. Heineman. M:ss Lucy Kd wards had the devo tion:! of the evening and gave a num ber, the beautiful poem. "The House fl't- i" f Vi TM'kI " n -ll n: the stripture iescn trcm at. -iat thev . M.s. Robert Reed, club president, gave the report of the very success ful benefit bridge and also took up ppv.-ral m th nlnns for The district convention which is to be held here ! in April, i The club elected as the nominating committee to reject the names of can- ciCates lor tne various on ices, airs. R. B. Hayes. Mrs. If. L. Thomas and Mr::. J. F. Wolff. Mr:.. Marion Tucker, district pres ident, gave a short talk before the mec-Ling in which she discussed the for (.h'. oming convention to which the Plattsr.cuth club will be the hostess organization. Tlie ladies cf the club enjoyed very much the opportunity giver by Miss I'earl Staatr, head of the Better Lnglieh department of the club, who present rtl a group of high school girla o several elates who gave a demon stration of the method; of teaching Er.srlick in the high school. This group comprised Marjorie TidDall. Rachel Robertson, Alice Hirz. Jac queline Grassman, Edna Mae Peter sen. The members of the club were i delighted with the presentation of the young ladies and which reflected their splendid training in the local school. The ladies enjoyed a short musi cal program which comprised several vocal numbers by Miss Nadine Cioidt and several violin soios by George Jtager with E. H. Weseott as the ac companist. The meeting was closed with the serving of dainty and delicious re - ! freshments by the hostesses. OBSERVE FOUNDERS DAY The Wintcrsteen Hill P. T. A. !Ti sday evening held the observance of the forty-seventh anniversary of the establishing of the national Par ent Teachers organization in the United States. The school house, newty remodeled, j was filled to its capacity by the pat rons of the school to enjoy the fine program that had been prepared. The v i r . .i ni-n;ont n uL'aiu ui tuuLiiiivju incvni the guests of the occasion. There was a very clever tap dance presented by Mtes Irene Lahoda, the accompaniment being played by Mrs. L. S. DevGe, the number being very much enjoyed by all of the party. Rev. G. A. Pahl, gave a very beau tiful piano solo that was received with the greatest cf appreciation by the audience. Miss Gertrude Vallery, popular en tertainer, was heard in a delightful reading that was warmly received by the audience. Mrs. Etta Gorder, president of the board of education gave a few re marks of appreciation by the board of the fine co-operation and spirit shown by the P. T. A. in the past and the outlook for future work for them. Wallace Terryberry was presented in a charming violin number, the accompaniment being played by; Miss Catherine Terryberry. Frank A. Cioidt gave a vocal num ber to add to the interest and de light of the program. . Following the remarks of Superin tendent L. S. Devoe on Founders day the birthday cake with its forty-seven candles was brought forth as the crowning feature of the evening. Mr. and Mrs. August Stohlman of Louisville, were in the city Saturday for a few hours to look after some matters of business and while here were callers at the Journal office to renew their subscription to the semi- J weekly edition of the paper. ray UNDERGOING TREATMENT Mrs. Tony Klimm, residing south of this city has returned home from Omaha where she was undergoing "J xaminaliou at one of the hos- itals there, her health having not b.en the best of late. Mrs. Klimm was given Keveral X-rays to locate if possible the caue of the ailment from which he i:as suffered, then she was sent horn.' for a ten day treat ment and to return later to the hos pital for a further course of treat ment. The many friends of Mri:. Klimm are trusting that she may find benefit from the treatment and soon be restored to her former good health. Rotary Club Observes 7th Anniversary For.r Past Presidents cf the Local Club Are Heard on Program at Weekly Luncheon. The Plattsmouth Rotary club Tues day observed their seventh anniver sary of the chartering of the club in this city at the weekly luncheon at the main dining room of the Hotel Riley. The birthday theme of the meeting was marked by the program cf the day as veil as the large birthday cake, prepared by Mrs. E. P. Stewart, with its seven candles to mark the anniversary. The meeting was presided over by L. O. Minor, vice-president of the club, in the absence of Prexy A. II. Buxbury who was called to Lincoln on matters of importance. The leader of the meeting was Dr. H. G. McClusky, one of the charter members and who presented a very fine Program to'Sttingly mark the birthdav observance. The speakers cf the day were four of the past presidents of the organ ization, who touched on the various Plias of the Rolarv work in the seven years that the club has been in existence in Plattsmouth. Dr. P. T. Heineman touched on the statistics of the club covering the years of its existence and the speaker had prepared a most inter- eetir.g resume of the club work that ail of the memlers enjoyed to thei :Uimo31 - - William Baird spoke of the prin ciples of Rotary and the ethics in the selection of the members of the club. Fred I Rea spoke of the activities of the Rotary in the support of the community civic organizations and gave a fine and concise account of the efforts that Rotary had made in I conjunction with other organizations of the city in the common work inRhode community advancement. Searl S. Davis, first president of the club talked on the organization of Rotary in Plattsmouth when the club was founded in February, 1927, when eighteen of the men of the com munity joined in the launching of the civic organization. The talk of Mr. Davis covered the experiences of the past five years and the fine record that Rotary had left in the com munity. BOY BADLY H7JURED David, six-year-o;; son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Olive, of Weeping Wa ter, was badly injured Tuesday after noon when struck by a car on the streets cf that city. The boy was crossing the street and failed to see a car driven by one of the residents of the nearby farming territory ap p: caching. The boy was struck and knocked down, suffering a broken hip and a double fracture of the right leg. He was hurried to tne onice ot a local physician where first aid was given and the boy then taken on into Lincoln to the Bryan Memorial hos pital where he had his injuries treat ed and will be kept there until they are healed. VISIT AT ELMW00D County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner and daughter, Dorotny Jean, with Miss Florence Beighley, member of the high school faculty, were at Elmwood Sunday for a short visit. They were dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Clements, the latter a rister of Mr. Turner. Blue and White Win from Glen wood Last Nite Take Contest by Score or 23 to IS and Never Seriou:ly Theatened by the Visiting Five. f'rnm Wednesday's I tally The Platters advanced lae; even ing to tiie close of the batkcttjall reason with a victory over th" Glen wood high school quintet, one of the strong teams of southwestern Iowa but which was unable to function against the strong opposition cf the blue and white. The Platters started places in the opening quarter with Wayne Hiner, center, leading the way and tight ringers had been hung up by the locals vhil- the lonely counters of Oeterbloom and Killman. In the second stanca of the game Hiner registered tvo field goals for the Platters, being the only one to make baskets good altho there were many shots at the hoop on tha part of the locals. For Glen wood. Hawker with a field goal and a gilt shot brought the score at the half to 12 to 5 for the Platters. In the third quarter Glenwood at tempted a rally but which was cut short by the excellent defense of the Platters and who did a little scoring on their own account with Hiner, McCleary and Rhodes tallying. The two field goals and as many girt shots lor Glenwood brought the score to 20 to 11 as the last stanza open ed. The last period saw Armstrong, veteran guard, drop in two nice field goals as did Ronnc, who also added a free toss and Hiner made good an under basket shot. The Platters played a fine lioor game and had it on the strong Iowa team all ,the way through the con test. Plattsmouth will journey to Blair for a game Friday and then will have their last game here next week with Wahoo. As the curtain raiser of the even ing the Glenwood end Plattsmouth seconds staged a red hot conflict and in which the visitors came from be hind to win by the score of 26 to 24. - fur the junior Platters had led iin til the last period. The loss of V. il liam Edwards, scoring ace, on fouls. proved a blow to the juniors. The hex score of the game: Plattsmouth FG FT PP TP . 1 0 1 '2 .10 0" . 1 1 1 o .0 0 0 0 .7 0 1 14 .2 0 1 4 .20 1 4 14 1 5 29 FC, FT rF TP . 1 1 0 .2 o 0 7 . 0 1 ?, 1 .0101 . 0 0 0 0 .3 0 0 6 r 3 IS McCleary, f . Cctner, f Ronne. f Jensen, f Hiner, v Armstrong, g r Glenwood Osterbloom, f . Hawker, f Killman, c Myers, g Schneckloth, g Hucbner, g . Feferee Parish, Nebraska. SUFFERS FR0I-I TYPHOID Harry Sehultz, who was a resi dent here for a number of ycai a,wl engaged with the Missouri Pacific railroad as operator at the local sta tion, is reported as quite ill at the Missouri Pacific hospital at St. Louis. Mr. Sehultz is suffering from the ef fects of an attack cf typhoid fever and which has made his condition very serious. The Sehultz family are now re siding at Stella, where Mr. SchultiC is engaged in his work as operator for the railroad company. FOUNDERS DAY PROGRAM The Wintersteen Ili'l Parent Teachers asociation will hold an ob servance of Founders Day. Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock at the rchool house. Superintendent L. S. Devoe and Mrs. Etta Gorder, president of the board of education, will speak. Wallace Terryberry will be heard in a violin number with Miss Catherine Terryberry as accompanist. Miss Leona Hudson will sing. Mrs. Devoe as accompanist. The Masonic quartet will also be heard in a group of numbers.