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1 1 T allien VOL. NO. L PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 193l. NO. 51 (id Ho ! Death of Mrs. William Morley, Old Resident Dies at the Family Home Here After Many Years as Invlalid as Result of Accident. Mrs. Johanna Morley, 68, passed away early Sunday morning at the family home on Granite street after several years in which she had been: an invalid for the greater part of the time. Mrs. Morley had been a resident here for the past half century, com ing here with her parents when a young girl and spent most of her life time in this community. The deceased, Johanna O'Brien was born in Philadelphia and came from that city west to Nebraska to locate in Plattsmouth. In May, 1890 she was married here at the St. John's Catholic church to William Morley, then a young man in the employe of the Burlington at the lo cal shops. Shortly after their mar riage Mr. and Mrs. Morley settled in j the home where Mrs. Morley passed away. The husband passed away four years ago as the result of a sudden heart attack and his death proved a very great shock to the wife who at that time was still suffering from the effects of a severe fall that had rendered her almost helpless. The funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Wednesday at the St. John's Catholic church where Mrs. Morley had long been a devout mem ber, the mass being celebrated by Father Patrick Harte of Manley. The funeral will be under the di rection of the Horton funeral home of this city. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY On Sunday, July ISth occurred the fourth birthday anniversary of Rich ard Renner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Renner. A party was planned for the after noon to help him celebrate the event and some seventeen children were present to wish him many more hap py birthdays. The birthday cake was attractive ly decorated in white and yellow with four glowing candles which was the setting of the table and was baked by his grandmother, Mrs. Will Renner. The members of the party spent the time in playing games of var ious kinds, which was much enjoyed by the little tots. The most exciting moment for the children was when the guest of honor was presented with the handsome gifts which were brought in by lit tle Billy Baumgart, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Baumgart behind the tri cycle beautifully decorated in white and yellow which will be a pleasant reminder of him for this happy event. Delicious refreshments were served by his mother, assisted by Mrs. Will Renner, Mr3. Caesar Baumgart, Mrs. Harold Ahl, Mrs. Glenn Meisinger, Mrs. Harry Tigner and Miss Emma Tigner. Those present were Betty Ann Al bert, Joan Lentz, Eidell Speck, Mari lyn Schafer, Donna Fern Meisinger, Shirley Speck, Betty Mae Baumgart, Marie Lentz, Harlan Hennings, Ralph Hill, Leroy and Herbert Hilt, Herbert and Billy Baumgart, Ray mond Hilt, Donald Ahl. Robert Mei singer, Mrs. Otto Schafer and Flor ene, Mrs. Ray Kilt, Mrs. Henry Al bert, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tigner; Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ahl. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. Caesar Baumgart, Mr. and Mrs. Will Renner, Mr. Lester Hebner, Miss Emma Tigner, Miss Velma Tigner, Miss Marie Speck, Mr. Willard Tig ner, Mr. Charles Renner, the guest of honor and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Norman Renner. LINCOLN PARTIES WEDDED Miss Lois M. Hendry and Mr. James W. Lantz, both of Lincoln, were married at the home of Judge A. H. Duxbury on Sunday. The mar riage lines were read by Judge Dux bury in his usual impressive manner and the ceremony witnessed by rela tives of the contracting parties. The bridal party returned at once to their home in the capitol city following the wedding. OPENS OFFICES HERE Dr. P. R. Molak, has purchased the dental equipment and business of Dr. J. A. Griffin in this city and will enter on the practice of his profession here next week. The of fices in the Soenaichsen building are to be re-decorated and arranged for the new owner. Dr. Molak is a graduate of tne college of dentistry of the Creigh ton University, where he held high rank among the students and is a young man of the most agreeable per sonality and one that should prove a fine addition to the city. Dr. J. A. Griffin is expecting to take a vacation and later to engage in practive in Omaha. Dr. Griffin ha3 been engaged in his profession here for the past ten years. Member of FER Camp is Ambushed Alvin H. Pnett, Returning to Camp North of This City, Shot in Hand by Unknown Parties. Alvin H. Puett, a member of the F. E. R. camp north of this city was wounded Sunday night at 10:30 while returning to the camp after attending the kittenball game, suf fering gunshot wounds in the right hand. The young man was walking to camp, following the North Eighth street road and when nearing the vicinity of the camp some person unknown opened fire on him and with the result that one hand was shot up but not dangerously. The victim of the shooting was able to make his way on to camp and later attended by Dr. L. S. Pucelik who dressed the injury and made tne victim of the shooting as comfortable as possible. The shooting is being investigated by Commandant Martin of the camp to reveal if possible the cause or the shooting and the party that fired on the young man. No reason, as far as known, exists for the attempt on the life of the young man who was shot from along the roadside by unknown parties. DROWNS AT PLAYMORE Ed Kosowski, 21, South Side young man was drowned late Saturday night at Playmore park north of this city. Mr. Kosowski, with two com panions, had come to the park late Saturday and the friends had gone on into the pool, swimming out to a float and leaving Kosowski on the beach. When they returned to the beach, no trace of the friend could1 be found and an alarm was given. After a search with hooks in the river near the park the body was found lying in some two or three feet of water. An investigation is being conducted by County Attorney Nick erson of Sarpy county in regard to the death. Mr. Kosowski was en gaged with the Stockyards National bank at South Omaha. VISITS IN THE CITY George H. Heinke, county attor ney of Otoe county, who is seeking the republican nomination for attor ney general of the state, was in the city for a few hours Tuesday. Mr. Keinke is making a swing into the northwest part of the state in the interest of his candidacy and stopped here for a short visit with his friend3. He has made a good record in the office of county attor-. ney and if selected will make a most efficient attorney general as he has had a long experience in the lines of practice that are required in the handling of this important of fice. RECEIVES FINE From Monday's Dally This morning in the court or Judge C. L. Graves, a charge of be ing intoxicated was filed against P. A. McCrary, who had been arrested Sunday by Chief of Police Joe Liber shal. The defendant entered a plea of guilty to the charge and was giv en a fine of $10 and costs, amount ing to $13.50. The amount was paid over to the court and the defendant released. Much Interest Shown in Enroll ment lo Swim One Hundred and Seventeen Signed Up ior R;d Cross Course at the Xlenitt Pits. The court house was the scene of the greatest activity when the start of the Red Cress swimming and life saving classes was opened. The transport truck makes the rtart from the court house and some forty-four children of all ages were on Land for the first class. The truck of Henry Klinger has been hired fcy the Red Cross and transported the group up to the Mer ritt sand pits where the classes are being held. The opening lesson was a great success and from the youngest to the oldest the class followed the instruc tions of the teacher closely. There are 117 enrolled, many of these being taken by private trans port to the scene of the lessons. There will be the opportunity for further enrollment but as the classes are progressive all applications should be in by Tuesday morning at the office of Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans at the court house where the cards can be secured. There are classes in both the morning and afternoon and those who desire may take both of these. The Merritt company have shown a fine spirit in the donation of their lakes free of cost to the Red Cross for the lessons and aiding in the training of young and old in life saVing and .swimming which will greatly lessen the danger sn swim ming. List of those who are registering for the classes in swimming and life saving from July 29 to Aug. 4. James Mauzy. Bob Taylor, George Mark, Albert Glaubitz, Anna Marie Glaubitz, Matilda Glaubitz, Dolores Glaubitz, Billy Rosencrans, John Tidball, Mary Jean Hatt. Dorothea Duxbury, Ruth Ann Hatt, Bea Ed gerton, Reno Edgerton, Darlene Ed gerton. Willa Jean Sylvester, Mar aret Sylvester, Frances Gamblin, Geraldine Griffin. Avis Sylvester, Lemuel Sheard, Bobby Webb, John Brink, Rosalyn Mark. Helen Hiatt, Richard Rea, Robert Rea, Walter Bryant, Lloyd Taplett, Elmer Brink, Donald Burcham, Rosemary Step pat, Edwin Steppat, Donald Steppat, June Griffin. Leona Price, Eri Price Jr., Billy Evers, Raymond Evers, Mr3. William Evers, Mary Ellen Da vis, Margaret Davis. Bob Davis, Mar vin Tritsch, Frederick Fricke, Dick Hatt, Greth Garnett. Edwin Hiber, Carter Minor, Hubert Piper, Joe Hen drix, Donald Cotner, Annie Austin, Margueite Austin, Fannie Austin, Viola Austin, Robert Yelick, James Yelick, Marie Reichstadt, Donald Busch, Mrs. Emma Cappell, Dorothy Jean Cappell. John Hiskett, Anna Margaret McCarty, Marjorie Wohl farth, Ronald Rebal, Richard Yelick, Leo Hiskett, Donald Wall, Winford Dasher. Elizabeth Ann Wiles, Mary K. Wiles, Jean Taylor, Mrs. Joe Wiles, Mary Jane McDlure, Jimmy Jones, Bill Armstrong. May Capper, Harold Lancaster, Floyd McCarty, Miriam Fricke, Margaret Fricke, Nor ma Bryant, Carl Hula, Bennie Mc Carty, Warren Rhylander, Elvin Johnson, Frank Lushinsky, La Verne Rice, Wallace Terryberry, Stephen Davis, Stuart Rhylander, Melvin Hughes, Norman Gamblin, Gavin Farmer, John Bestor, Warren Reed, Jimmy Webb, William Starkjohn, Sheldon Giles, John Livingston. Lois Giles, Eleanor Giles, Jane Rebal, Lorraine Reichstadt Keith Miller, Inga Reichstadt. Bruno Reichstadt, Corbin Davis, Keith Broman, Dick Livingston, Helen Barkus, Betty Mae Barkus, Mrs. L. L. Barkus, Kathryn Shellenbarger, Renee Brown, Jimmy Brown, Frank Ashenbrenner, Johnnie Ashenbrenner Charles Kozak. George McBride, Joe York, Joe Chovanec, Jerry Konfrst, Jimmy Sandin, Ron ald Lester, Eugene Lester, Eileen Lester, Georgia Lester, Glen Carl burg, Jack Canterbury, John Miner, Lester Reeves, Dennis Hiskett, Jack Barton. Johnnie Stoll Bernard Jack son, John Linderman, Buddy Long, Donna May Edgerton, Clayton Rhy lander. Albin Chovanec. Following are the new registra tions for the swimming and life saving Instructions at the Merritt pool north of this city: Mayone Sylvester, Mary Ellen Syl vester, Faustine Nowacek, Bill Carey, Blossom Burcham, Mary Ann High field. Betty Kalina, Morgan Meising er Jeanette Hirz, Gerald Johnson, Rudolph Stoll, Clarence Wood, Fran ces Davis, Anna Marie Rea, Mar garet Rea, Alice Rea, Charles War den Rose Brink, aKthryn Brink, Agnes Brink. Gertrude Brink, Leo Brink, Bill Brink, F. L. Barkus, Mina Andrews, Mrs. Alice Andrews, Vera ayr: Kuse, Dale Jackson, Joe Wood, Ger ald lunt, Joe Highfield, Jack High held, Alice Ilirz, Billy Hirz, Wilma Swatck, Elmer Haffke, Billy Read, Jack ForbES, Charles Payton, John Rishel, Gloria Johnson, liill Cloidt, Kenneth Wohlfarth, Clarence Boyn tc.ii, Mildred Dvcracek, Eiinore Snio lana, Eleanor Olsen, Lej lul Welch. Although the Red Cress will not La responsible for accidents, every precaution is being taken to make the course in swimming and life sav ing safe. Thu Ili'l Cross has employ ed Greth Garnett as a;is.ant to the j regular life guaid. We ask the co j operation of the children and their , parents in this swimming project. TI13 truck leaves the court l.cuse at S:30 a. m. and at 2:00 p. m. Returns from a Visit at the Mother's Camp Mrs. Jennie Klirrvm and Mrs. Ivan Ealfonr Among Those from This County to Attend. Mrs. Jennie Kllmm of south of tax is to be taken into consideration this city and Mrs. Ivan 3alfour cf'as being in the state general fund. Union were among" tiose from this, Last year it was not. This tax be county to attend the Mother's camp! came in force Aug. 10, 1933. About which was held this year at Horky park at Crete. They were at the camp from Tues day to Friday snd had a busy pro gram of activities from the start un til the close of the camp. This was the seventh camp for Mrs. Klimm. as she has been in attendance at Camp Brewster in the past several years. 'There were fourteen from Cass county registered at the camp in a total of seventy-four. ' The members were assigned eight to" a eabiH and had a most delightful time together. Music, games and boating furnish ed the entertainment with round table and the discussion of the spec ial hobby of each of those attending the camp. The Rotary club of Crete came to the camp with a caravan of some twenty cars and the ladies were tak en on a tour of Crete, visiting Doane college, one of the well known edu cational places of the state as well as other points of interests and which included the Fairmont cream ery. The oldest member of the camp was Mrs. J. A. Coman, of Oak, who has been a camp attendant for ths past three years and was seventy four years of age. The meals were prepared undei the direction of Miss Leona Davis and were always a real delight. The games and music of the camp were directed by Mrs. N. W. Gaines. Among the speakers at the camp were Mrs. Howard F. Capwell, Elm wood; Mrs. E. E. Hartz of Roca, and Newton W. Gaines of the college of agriculture. The discussion topics were given by Miss Mary Ellen Brown who hand led the various questions, several of which was laid over for the camp next year. Mr. Horky, the owner of the park, tock the camp members for a trip over the Blue river that was very much appreciated. The trip was made in launches. During the camp the ladies en Joyed the bcok review given by Mrs. N. W. Gaines, "As the Earth Turns." "CHEVIES" HAVE BIG DAY The Chevrolet kittenball team had the center of the sport activ ities last evening at Athletic park when they won a double header play ed under the lights. The first game was with the fast Louisville team and was won by the Plattsmouth team by the score of 13 to 4. Dr. L. S. Pucelik held the Louisville players to few hits and had some real support from the players. In the second game the "Chevies" defeated Malvern, Iowa, for the sec ond time this season by the score of 19 to 6. Dr. Pucelik pitched the opening innings and the game was then finished by Louie Knoriicek who was in his usual good form. Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Royal of Lin coln, were here Sunday to visit with Judge C. L. Graves, father of Mrs. Royal. rtj i ri- , bhall Mate Levy be 2 or 2.12 Mills? Beard Asks for Legal Advice of At torney General Eesr Tax En ters for First Time. Whether the tax levy shall be 2.12 mills as recommended by State Auditor Price, or a flat 2 mills, as proposed by State Treasurer Hall, or Eome other figure, has not been agreed upo:i by the state board of taxation. Governor Bryan, chairman. Attorney General Good and Assistant Attorney General Vail have been ashed by the board to clear up some parts of the law governing the board's action in niving at the amount of funds to be raised by tax ation for the coming year. The state levy last year was 2.39 mills. What constitutes "unappropriated miscellaneous receipts and fees" is j one matter to be cleared up. These are to be deducted from the esti- mated amount to be raised by tax ation. For the first time the state beer $142,000 was collected for the short year. Some estimate $175,000 beer tax collection for the coming year. A 2 mill tax levy this year will raise about $4,000,000. Whether this is enough to pay this year's one half of the bierhial appropriations, with proper deductions allowed by law, is for the board to say, with the advice of the attorney general. There is now a balance in the state general fund of $',500,000, and this has rarely been below $400,000. Some members of the board say this has accumulated because state tax levies were higher than need be, and others contend that taxes will not be paid next year and that the board should anticipate a hard financial year, with the possibility of regis tration of state warrants for lack of funds. Others say the board should not try to anticipate any thing, that its work is merely to make a levy sufficient to pay appro priations. TO HOLD SERVICES HERE Rev. A. Randall, pastor of the Free Methodist church at Omaha, formerly in charge of the church at Louisville, was in the city Tuesday arranging for holding revival serv ices in this city in the near future. The services are to be held at a tent tabernacle that will be erected at Rock street and Chicago avenue, being located on the small triangle lot in the street intersections. To assist in the services here there will be Rev. Bert Randall, of Ne braska City and Rev. G. A. Rickards, of Louisville, well known ministers of the Free Methodist faith and who will be heard during the meetings. SHOULD HELP CONVEY CHILDREN The number attending the Red Cross swimming and life saving les- sons at the Merritt pits north of this city has reached some 200, Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans, secretary of the Red Cross announces. In this connection parents who can, are urged to take their children to the pits in private cars as this will lessen the demand on the truck which has large loads to. carry. The truck was primarily for those who had no other way of transportation and the demand is such now that several trips are required. AFTER TRUCK DRIVERS The local authorities are busy checking up on owners of small trucks that have a habit of coming here from Omaha, their trucks bear ing the license plates issued for local use only and not good five miles from the city. One of these trucks waB grabbed Sunday by Chief of Police Joe Lib ershal and turned over to the coun ty officers, while Deputy Sheriff Tom Walling stopped one of these trucks on North 11th street and the owner Was ordered to make his appearance here later and secure the necessary license to operate the truck on the highway outside of Omaha. HAS WHEAT STOLEN Cecil Stander, residing on a farm northwest of South Bend, reported to the office of Sheriff Homer Sylvester Tuesday that some 100 bushels ot No. 1 wheat of the 1933 crop had been stolen from his farm. The wheat was stored in a inetal granary in one of the fields and the party taking the wheat had evidently taken their time in getting into the farm and making a getaway. The wire fence around the field had been cut to permit the passage of a truck and also the party had put in some work to make possible to drvie the truck up a small bank into the field. The officers investigated over that portion of the county but no one had apparently seen any trace of the truck or the grain. Rotary Picnic Enjoyed by a Large Number Rotaryanns Provide a Fine Picnic Luncheon and an Informal Program Enjoyed. Tuesday evening Rotaryann day was observed by the local Rotary club by a fine picnic party staged at the Country club and participated in by the membership of the club, their ladie3 and families. The ladies of the party had pro vided a very tempting luncheon, which was enjoyed by the jolly group in the cool shade of the trees and which was a feature that all will long remember. The group singing of the party was one of the features of the en tertainment for all of the party and special features of the informal mu sical program was the vocal num ber, "The Old Spinning Wheel." giv en by James Mauzy, Jr., as well as the solos of Mrs. E. H. Wescott and Robert M. Walling. Mrs. Robert Walling with a piano accordian number as well as George Jeager, violinist, were also on the program with several artistic offerings. The members cf the party who were devotees of golf shot several rounds during the late afternoon while others enjoyed kittenball, the j game going strong when darkness forced the contest to be called. The club had as guest3 of the oc casion Mr. and Mrs. George E. De Wolf and sons, George and Join, of Downer's Grove, Illinois, old resi dents here and whose presence was an occasion of the greatest pleasure to the group of friends of this es timable family. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT Clarence E. Ledgway, clerk of the district court, is now showing son. 2 improvement from his recent illness from overheating. He is at an Om aha hospital undergoing treatment to overcome the effect of the heat stroke and the severe fall that he sustained. The patient is being kept quiet that he may be so much im proved that he can return home and resume his duties. Mr. Ledgway has a legion of friends over the county that will be pleased to learn of his improvement and trust that he may soon be back in his former good health. OPENS HEADQUARTERS W. C Banning, democratic candi date for governor, was in Lincoln Monday establishing headquarters at the Cornhusker hotel. "I think I'll tell them it's none of their business," said Canning when asked if he in tends to comply with the resolution of the democratic state committee which asks all candidates to pledge themselves to stand on all planks .n the last democratic national plct form and support President Roose velt. Governor Bryan has made no comment on the resolution which v. as announced to be a "trap" to catch him on the prohibition question. C. E. Heebner, former county commissioner, Granville Heebner and II. F. Stoll, all of near Nehawkt., were in the city Tuesday afternoon to look after some business matters! and visiting with the many friends here. Set Dates for 3rd Annual King Kern Karnival Preliminary Plans Being Arranged for the Annual Fall Festival in This City. While weather and heat have com bined to make the corn crop of this part of the west very light tin.-, year, the annual festival arranged by the Korn Kltib and staged here for the past two years will Le presn.ted as usual. The committee that will have charge of the general arrangements have met and set the dates as Sept ember 19th to 22nd inclusive, when the city will be given over to the various entertainment f:aturs that make this one of the outstanding fall festivals in the state. Preceding the opening of the festi val there will be several theme par ades given by various groups of the people of the city and nearby vicin ity, which will be real attractions for the people of this part of the state. The various themes on which the parades Aill be based will be woiked out in the next few weeks. The committee also plans on re viving many of the successful par ades of the past two carnival. which will he held during the fall festival and provide entertainment for the hundreds that visit the city each day of the gala week. Preliminary to the opening of tho festival it is planned to stage a "pony" ball game, similar to the novel and entertaining "donkey" game, but with ponies instead of their long-cared brothers. This will also be a strictly home affair with local people participating. NEWCOMERS HAVE GAME From Monday's Dally The two new teani3 in the kitten bal league last evening staged their initial contest at Athletic park when the Four Mile Dobcats won from the Rovers, FERA camp team by the score of 14 to 11. The teams have some good ma terial and before the close of the season should give a good account cf themselves. The box score of the game was as follows: Bobcats AI5 R I I'D a n Speck, c 5 1 1 13 0 0 Beans, 2b 2 0 0 3 0 1 P. Hiene, 3b 5 3 10 3 2 Mayabb, cf 5 2 110 0 Sa'.sburg, lb 5 1 1 5 0 1 Sprague. ss 4 2 1 0 0 2 Bierl, rf 4 10 10 0 Todd, If 1 0 0 0 0 0 Stoehr, If 1 1 0 0 0 0 Eppy, rs 4 10 10 2 Glen, p 4 2 10 10 40 14 C 24 4 S Rovers .u n ii i'o a i: Kawke, lb 3 0 0 4 0 3 Morse, lb 1 0 0 0 0 3 Rice, rs 4 110 0 1 Shepherd, 3b 4 0 1 3 2 1 Workman, 2b 4 114 0 1 Saibie. cf 4 2 110 0 Cutharp, If 3 3 110 0 Landis. rf 2 1110 1 Horwick. rf 2 1 0 0 0 0 Lewis, ss 4 10 2 10 Deupville, p 401110 Rogers, c 3 1 0 C 0 0 3S 11 7 23 4 10 IS PLACED UNDER ARREST Sheriff Homer Sylvester and De puty Sheriff Tom Walling were out in the vicinity of Weeping Water Tuesday and secured Frank Haimer. well known resident cf that portion of the county, who was charg-.-d with taking a number of fence post;? from the farm of Will John, near Elm wood. Mr. Ilarmer has been in trouble of a similar nature several times and which has been caused, members of the family have claimed, a:s the re sult of an accident that he .sustain ed several years ago. E. R. BURKE TO SPEAK On Thursday, August 9th at 8:30 p. m., on the court house lawn, Ed ward R. Burke, democratic candi date for United States senator, will speak. This address will be under auspices of the Plattsmouth Young Democrats and will heard by means of the Burke public address system. 1 I