Historical Society pi K7 K0 vol. no. li PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, APRIL 22, 1935. NO. 23 Bellevue Wins Triangular Meet Here W ednesday Score Largest Number of Points Against Nebraska City and Plattsmouth. The triangular track meet "Wed nesday at the local athletic park, brought to this city the tracksters of Bellevue and Nebraska City to com pete with the local high school squad. The points scored were: Bellevue, 63; Nebraska City. 43; Platts mouth, 38. The day was not one of the best for sports and the contenders were not at their highest point in the events. Cotner was the chief factor for the Platters in the track events, taking the 220, Kcond in the 100 yard dash, second in low hurdles, and first in the high Jump. i In the field sports Bob Valley hurl ed the discus for a first place, Carey took first In the shot put while Tay lor of the local squad was third in the javelin. In the relay Nebraska City was the winner. King in the final spurt of the race showing up his great Fpeed that he had failed to hit so well in the earlier events. The summaries of the events: 100-yard dash Won by King, Ne braska City; second, Cotner, Platts niouth; third, Ehlers, Bellevue. Time :11.2. 220-yard dash Won by Cotner, Plattsmouth; second, King, Nebraska City; third, Ehlers, Bellevue. Time, :25.6. 440-yard dash Won by Kesling, Bellevue; second, Cowles, Nebraska City; third, Carey, Nebraska City. Time, :57.5. Half-mile Won by Cowles, Ne braska City; second, Sullivan,' Belle vue; third, Walden, Plattsmouth. Time, 2:24. Mile Won by Preston, Nebraska City; second, Garcia, Bellevue; third Hollen, Nebraska City. Time. 5:39. 60-yard high hurdles Won by Trent, Bellevue, (Only finisher). Time, :09.4. 110-yard low hurdles Won by Searle, Bellevue; second. Cotner, Plattsmouth; third, Kuwitzky, Ne braska City. Time, :14.1. Half-mile relay Won by Nebraska City; second, Bellevue; third, Platts mouth. Time. 1:44.5. Shot put Won by Carey, Platts mouth; second. Trent, Bellevue; third, Carey, Nebraska City. Dis tance, 37 feet 2 inches. Discus Won by Vallery, Platts mouth; second, Searle, Bellevue; third, Taylor, Plattsmouth. Distance, 100 feet 1 inch. Javelin Won by Ehlers, Bellevue; second. Searle. Bellevue; third, Tay lor. Plattsmouth. Distance, 146 feet 2 inches. High jump Won by Cotner, Plattsmouth; seccnd. Kuwitzky. Ne braska City; third, Trent, Bellevue. Height, 5 feet 6 Inches. Broad Jump Won by Carey, Ne braska City; second, Searle, Bellevue; third, Kesling, Bellevue. Distance, 18 feet 8 inches. Pole vault Searle and Nelson of Bellevue tied for first; third. Hall, Plattsmouth. Height, 9 feet. HOLD PLEASANT MEETING The members of the W. B. A. held a very delightful gathering Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. C. C. Cotner, where there was a very pleas ing attendance of the members. In the business session of the lodge, the election of delegates to the state convention was held, Mrs. J. IL Mc Maken and Mrs. Rea McMaken be ing selected for these offices. The remainder of the evening was spent in cards, with prizes awarded to Mrs. Sophia May field and Mrs. John Livingston for their skill. Mrs. Mae Creamer, of San Jose, California, who has been spending the winter here with her daughter. Aire. A. H. Duxbury and family, was a guest of the evening and enjoyed visiting with the old friends. Refreshments were served at an ap propriate hour to add to the pleas ures of the event. SOME EXCELLENT WORK In the Fifth street show window of the C. E. Wescott'a Sons store. there is being shown a number of very cleverly carved groups, the work of Miss Margaret Yelick of thi city, These groups have been carved from cakes of Ivory soap, the only instru ment used being a common pocket knife. The work is real artistic and shows much ability. COURT HEARS BANKING CASE From Thursday's Dally This morning the district court took up the hearing of the case of the State Department of Banking vs. F. H. Ossenkop, et al, an action arising from the close of the Bank of Commerce at Louisville. Judge D. W. Livingston excused the other membesr of the Jury panel until Tuesday morning when they will return to take up the trial of the case of Cunningham and Glaser, charged with the robbery of the store of the Murdock Mercantile Co., one of the chief cases to be tried at thi3 term of court. Gov. Cochran to be Guest Here Next Thursday Chief Executive of State to Speak at Happy Hundred Dinner and Keet Local People." Governor Roy L. Cochran, gover nor of the state of Nebraska, who by the way is starting an adminis tration that Lids fair to be cne of the most outstanding in the history of the state, will be in Plattsmouth on Thursday, April 25th. This will be a dinner of the Happy Hundred club and it is expected that one of the largest groups that have been in attendance at any of the most pleasant dinners will be on hand for the occasion. The residents of this city and vi cinity are familiar with the fine work of our governor in the highway department and the splendid manner In which he haa taken over the work as chief executive of the state and they are most happy that he Is to be here with., them at the. dinner party. ------ - - - L. S. Devoe Is chairman of the Happy Hundred committee and in his capable hands a real program may be looked forward to. ' The dinner will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall and the serving by the Catholic Daughters of America. DEATH OF FORMER RESIDENT From Thursday's Daily The message announcing tlie death of Mrs. Leva Gapen Ray, 83, was received here today by relatives of the aged lady, she having passed away early today at her home at Beaver City, Nebraska, where she has made her home for many years. Mrs. Ray was a resident of Cass county for a great many years and a sister of the late Joshua Gapen. She was engaged in teaching in the schools of the county in the late seventies and made her home in this community until the late eighties when she moved to the west part of the state where she has since resided. She reared two grand-nieces who have made their home with her for many years and looked after her care. The deceased lady was an aunt of Mrs. George W. Snyder, Mrs. Mattie G. Wile3 and Oscar Gapen Sr., of thi3 city, Sam Gapen of Hayetteville, Wyoming, Llcyd Gapen of Park, Ne braska, W. E. Gaptn of Wasta. South Dakota and Mrs. Anna Dean of Hoyt, Colorado. The funeral services of Mrs. Ray will be held Saturday morning at 9 o'clock at Beaver City, Nebraska, with Interment at that place. ATTEND BINGO PilRTY The Plattsmoutn Amerrcan Legion sponsored a fine bingo party at the U. S. Veterans' hospital at Lincoln Wednesday evening. The event was attended by all of the patients at the hospital able to be around and who enjoyed very much the treat that the Plattsmouth ladles had provided. There were prizes provided by the local unit and who also provided the refreshments. Those from this city to attend the event were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Larson, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Marshall, Mrs. Fay McClintock and Mrs. Otto Keck Betty and Mary Ileen Jelinek of Omaha, are here to enjoy a visit at the home of their uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kalina. They will be joined here Sunday by their par ents. Mr. and Mrs. James JellnOc. Spring Music Festival of the High School Will Ee Staged at High School Audi torium Next Tuesday Evening Fine Program Arranged. For a number of weeks, the stu dents in the music department cf the high school under the direction or Mr. Griffin, have been preparing for the presentation of their spring con cert. This will be given in the high school auditorium next Tuesday even ing at 8 o'clock and should draw a capacity audience. The program is of a fine, varied nature, presenting selections by the band, beys and girls glee clubs, or chestra and solo numbers by Mildied Knofiicek, violinist, and Jane Boe deker, pianist. The girls sextette is the only small group cu the pro gram. The public is urged to attend this concert and enjoy the fine work which has been done by these young people this year. The band, it will be recalled, made a splendid showing last fall, and in the recent contests at Peru, Plattsmouth representatives won places of honor as well as at the district contest at Omaha last week when the girls glee club won honor rating as did Jane Boedeker and Mil dred Knofiicek. Mildred will have the right to compete in the state vio lin contest to be held May 3 and 4. A small admission fee of 10 and 20 cents will be charged. March, "Premium" Huff March, "Our Director" Bigelow Overture. "Dynamic" Huff March, "Carnan and Baileys" King Band "Just Singing Along" Moore "Bells of the Sea" Lamb-Solman "Kentucky Babe" , Gelbet Boys Glee Club ... "Romance Sans Paroles" Wienawskl "Concerto", 1st movement Mozart Mildred Kncklcek, Violin 'Bird Songs at Eventide Coates ''When the Leaves Are Turning Gold" (Sextette from Lucia) Donizetti Girls Sextette "Capricco" Mendelssohn "Nocturne" C Major Chopin Jane Boedeker, Piano "When Twilight Comes" Mclntyre "In the Boat" Grieg-Harris "Nocturne" Cook Girls Jlee Club "Animation (Schottishe) Heed "Flag of Truce ( March )Laurendeau "Sunrise at Sea" (Tone Foerm) Demarest The Trumpeter" ( Polka )Engilman Featuring Carl Hula, trumpet "M Ignonette" ( Overture ) Baumann Orchestra Mr. Hoyt Griffin, director; Jane Boedeker, Jean Knorr, accompanists. DRIVE ON TO COLLECT "150 CLUB" MEMBERSHIP Members of the "150 Club," a local organization perfected last year to finance the Boy Scout (movement in Plattsmouth are being importuned to pay their 1935 dues of $1 during the coming week in order that the 1935 council dues may be forwarded to the council office in Lincoln. A goodly number of the towns in the Arbor Lodge district have already met their per capita assessment for the current year, and Plattsmouth, which was one of the first in last year, does not want to be found lagging. Membership in the club was subscribed on a three year basis, at the rate of $1 per year. A number paid the entire three year assessment at the time of joining last year and they will not be called upon In the present canvass, but all those who contributed only 1934 dues will be asked to pay for 1935 within the coming week. There are also a number who were overlooked last year as well as new comers to tho community, who will be asked to sign up for the remaining two years to make up for "gaps" in the membership roll, caused by re moval from the community of some of the members. WARKTET) AT CITY HALL On Thursday afternoon at 4 o'clock Mrs. Marie Hall and Mr. Elbert B Knapp, both of Omaha, were united in marriage. The marriage lines were read by Judge Charles L. Graves In his usual Impressive manner. The wedding was witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. James Dolejs, friends of the con tracting parties of Omaha. Follow ing the marriage the bridal party re turned to Omaha. TAKEN TO OMAHA Mrs. Frances Meisinger of this city was taken to Omaha Thursday, she being very suddenly taken ill and her condition such that it was thought that an operation would be necessary to given the patient permanent re- iitf. Her daughter, Miss Grace, Welch, accompanied the mother to j Omaha and remained for the oper ation. The many friends are trust ing that Mrs. Meisinger may soon be able to return home and resume her usual activities. Golden Rod Oil Company is Incorporated Cass County Residents Incorporators of $100,000 Cwnpany to Carry on Oil Explorations Here. There has been filed in the office nf fount v CTprV Georire R. Savles. ... . n articles of incorporation of the Gol- , i. i i den Rod Oil . Co., whose principal ! . . . , , t' . ... place of business la to .be Plattsmouth I and the capital stock:to be $100,000, in shares cf $100 par value each. This company is incorporated for the purpose of leasing land, exploring j till U Ul llliUl, lUi t UI1U 1.1. 1, u j .1 J.II1I r. ,.m .... ..... 1 1 ' as a general cil and gas business. The Incorporators of the company are Frank L. Rhoden. John Urish, Otto Schafer, Eugene Nutzmann and Frank E. Bliss. The incorporation of the company follows several months of work in the central portion of the county in the leasing of the mineral oil rights of farm lands in tho section west from Murray and to the central part or the county as well as north and south over a large area. The promoters of th company have f el that there Is a fkrf. good oppor tunity of locating a flowing oil or gas well in this county which has been recognized by geologists as being un derlaid by formations that are typical of oil bearing stratas and which the company is desirous of exploring by tests to endeavor to locate a flowing gas or oil stream. REFUNDING -BONDS Bids are to be received at Nebraska City within a few days for refunding bonds In the sum total of nearly a third of a million dollars. The present bonds are drawing interest from 4 to 4 per cent, and with interest rate now at a low level, the city commis sion believes they will be able to get a considerably lower rate on the en tire issue. The price bid there will be watched with interest by Plattsmouth city officials, who will offer a warrant conversion issue of 45,000 on May 13, and later, if conditions warrant, will call for payment some other out standing bonds to be refunded at the lower rate, thereby effecting addition al interest saving. At Fremont recent ly a large issue of refunding bonds was disposed of at a rate considerably below 3 per cent. SH0PIIFTER CAUGHT Last evening while the large store of the II. M. Soenichaen Co. was fill ed with the crowds of busy shoppers, Miss Anna Palacek, one of the clerks, noticed a Etranger who had been ex amining several of the men's shirts on display on a counter, suddenly place one of the shirts under his coat and prepare for his getaway. The alarm was given and Officer Roy Stewart arrived on the scene as the man left the store and was caught with the shirt that he had attempted to pur loin. He was taken to the city Jail and lodged there to await further ac tion In the case. The man gave the name of William Neil Mattheson and his last known residence as Denver. HAVE INSPECTION TRIP From Friday' Dally Robert M. Mann, local student at the college of engineering of the University of Nebraska, arrived home last evening for the Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs George B. Mann. Mr. Mann has been w ith a party of some nineteen of the student engineers at Milwaukee and Chicago, where they were called to visit as a part of their training. There were five car loads of the stu dents in the party. . Knights Templar Open Conclave at Omaha Impressive Services and Memorial for Past Grand Commander Robert son of Plattsmouth. Winning teams in the competitive drills, staged at the city auditorium with the sixty-third annual conclave cf the Grand Commandery, Knights TeniTtlar cf Nebraska, were present ed at a banquet for all sir knights and their ladies Thursday night at the Masonic temple at Omaha. Four teams, in full dress uniforms, competed in the maneuvers, which were witnessed by several hundred persons. First place in the competition was taken by the team representing Pal estine Commandery No. 13, North Platte, captained by Dr. S. J. Kerr; second. Mount Carmel Commandery No. 3, Auburn, captained by Fred J. Malany; third. Mount Calvary Corn- J . . mandery No. 10, Omaha, captained T ' ' t , by Leroy Wilcox; fourth, Mount Zion J ' .uocimanoery rxo. a, ria-.isoiouiu, cai- taiued by M. B. Bates. Judges from Missouri. . , . , , - - w once; E. E. Browning of Appleton City, and W. Y. Lockrldge of Mar shall. More than 30 men were on the Omaha and North Platte teams; 15 on the Plattsmouth and Auburn ! teams. In their white-plumed hats and natty black uniforms, some with gold braid and sabers and otherB with sil ver trimming, the men made an im pressive showing. The judges, also in dress uniforms, went back and forth across tho floor, inspecting each man carefully lor details of dress and. perfection In drilling. Parade to Temple. After the drillB the teams marched In formation to the Masonic Temple. At the banquet, John T. Dysart, grand commander of Nebraska, was toaatmaster, and Dr. Frank G. Smith Bpoke. The Shrine Chanters and Mrs. F. O. Schlegel sang, the latter accom panied by Mrs. Howard Kennedy. Wives of visiting sir knights visit ed the Joslyn Memorial Thursday, and attended a luncheon at the Conant hotel. Hold Memorial Service. A reception also was held for the past grand commanders of Nebraska: Dr. Carroll D. Evans, sr., and his son. Dr. Carroll D. Evans, jr., both of Columbus; Noah M. Ryan, Bea trice; George Willetts, now of Den ver, Colo.; Dr. Herbert A. Senter, Omaha; Francis A. Mitchell. Hast- inea: Salmon H. Burrows. Kearney; tt M.ri.v nmh nnri Ham B. Wanner, Falls City. Grand representatives next were received. A memorial service was held for two pa3t grand commanders wno have died during the past year: John W. Hughes of Hebron and James M. Robertson of Plattsmouth. Those who participated in the service were Mr. Dysart, Dr. Frank G. Smith, grand prelate, and Raymond C. Cook of Plattsmouth, who sang. BUSY DAY IN COURT Judge A. H. Duxbury la the county court Friday afternoon was busy In hearing a number of cases of parties charged with intoxication and in which the defendants in each case had requested a trial by Jury that was granted by the court. In the case of the State of Nebras ka vs. Clyde Thomas, the jury im paneled was composed of George Born. E. C. Giles, T. E. Olson, Carl Kunsmann, John Lutz and E. W. Thimgan. who after hearing the evi dence of the witnesses returned a verdict of guilty. The defendant had contended that he was ill and not intoxicated at the time of the arreBt. In the case of the State of Nebras ka vs. Glenn Mason, the jury was composed of Lee Nickles, Fred Arm strong, Ira Mumm, W. K. Puis, John Schutz, and John Ledgway. The Jury heard the testimony of the witnesses and returned a verdict of guilty. After the termination of the cases, Judge A. H. Duxbury Imposed the sentence of thirty days in the coun ty Jail with the proviso that the par ties leaving the city would be re leased from the force of the sen tence. RECOVER STOLEN CAR Friday evening Cass Sylvester was visiting at the home of his brother. Sheriff Homer Sylvester and when preparing to return home discovered that his car, a V-S coach that had been parked in front of the county Jail, was missing. A search was made for the car without success until this morning when it was found on the highway three miles west of Fort Crook. It is thought that the car was taken by some joy rider and abandoned. The car suffered some damage during It3 use by the pil ferers. Scores Honors in Fremont County, Iowa Elbert Snodgrass, of Thurman, Named on All Honor Fremont Coun ty Basketball Five. i A former Plattsmoutn high school student and one active In athletics at the local school, has been an nounced as a member of the all star basketball team of Fremont county, Iowa. This young man is Elbert Snod grass, who spent his freshman and sophomore years here and received his first athletic training under Coach Fred A. Rothert. While here he showed the greatest of promise and since entering the Thurman school has proven one of their star players. He has proven the spearhead of the Thurman offensive in the past Beason and assisted in bringing to his team the county championship. In the selection of the team, votes were taken from the coaches and newspaper men of the county on the outstanding players and Elbert re ceived jnore votes than all for a posi tion on the team and also for the title of honorary captain of the team. In his work this season he has been the mainstay of the team of Coach Don Book and covered himself with honor in his work on the hard wood court. He is a son of E. E. Snodgrass, formerly of this city, and has for the past two years made his home on a farm near Thurman and attend ed the high school there. SOCIAL WORKERS FLOWER CLUB The Social Workers Flower club held a very pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. George Mumm, with Mrs. F. W. Nolting as the associate hostess. There were twelve members present and two visitors. The business meeting was presided wn-Ver by Mrs. Jack Stamp, the efficient president of the club, a number of matters of importance being disposed of by the members of the club. Following the business session the ladies enjoyed several very comic songs and the presentation of "The Easter Style Show," in the last event the prizes being won by Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger and Mrs. Sam Gllmour. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting. The next meeting will be at the home cf Mrs. Fred Spangler with Mrs. Ruel Sack as the associate hos tess. IN GRAVE CONDITION JoecDh Schiessl. one of the old residents of the city, who has been ill for some time, is reported as be ing in a very grave condition at the home at Fifteenth and Oak street Mrs. Albert Janda and Mrs. Percy Dunn of Omaha and Mrs. Frank Sed lak of Sedalia, Missouri, are here to be with the mother and other mem bers of the family during the critical condition of the father. DOING VERY NICELY The many friends of Dr. O. C. Hud son will te interested In learning that he is resting very easily at an Omaha hospital where he was taken Wednesday. It Is hoped with the treatment and rest that the doctor may socn be able to reurn home. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Relnackle are at Nebraska City where they will en Joy a visit for a few days there with relatives and take in the many points of Interest in that city. Death of Joseph Schiessl, a Long Time Resident Called to Last Rest Eaily This Morning at Home in This City After Long Illness. Mr. Joseph Schiessl passed away Saturday, April 20tn et 1:45 a. m., at his residence, 302 No. 15th strt-et, Plattsmouth, Nebr. Born in Schnobelmlhl, by Chmin wall. Germany, April 10, 1S52. He made two trips to America, first in 1682 at the age of 29 years. lie spent his first year working In Louis ville, Nebr., then returned to Ger many where he spent six months visiting his relatives, before return ing to America to make his perman ent home, and lived In or near Louis ville, Nebr. The same year he was married to Miss Anna Serve, who came here March 1, 1886, at St. John's Catholic church in this city. They were blesBed with ten children, the first child died at the age of thyee weeks. The remaining nine children are as follows: Albert Schiessl, Platts mouth; George Schiessl, Frankfort, South Dakota; Mrs. Anna Eaylors, Ashland. Nebr; Mrs. Alfred Ulstrup. Ashland. Nebr.; Louie Schiessl, Plattsmouth; Mrs. Max Vallery, Plattsmouth; Mrs. Albert Janda, Omaha; Mrs. P. B. Dunn. Omaha; Mrs. Frank Sedlak, Sedalia, Mo. Two brothers, living in Germany; one niece, fclsa Theresa Schiessl, 1124 No. Happy Hollow boulevard, Omaha; 12 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Mr. Schiessl was engaged in farm ing in and around Cass county for Bixtecn years, before retiring to make his home In Plattsmouth at 302 No. 15th street. He was a mem ber of the St. John's Ctthollo church. He has been in falling health for the past two years, being able to get around very well, until the 7th day of April when he was confined to bed, passing away April 20th, 1935. His death was caused by a heart and muBcle ailment. The children were at his bedside during his illness and he was very ably assisted by Mrs. Sullivan who helped make his last hours very pleasant. Mr. Schiessl was 83 years. 10 days old when he passed away. Funeral will be Monday at 9 a. m. at St. John's church. Friends wishing to take a last farewell may call at the home, 15th and Oak streets, anytime after 11 a. ra. Sunday. WILL PRESIDE AS TOASTMASTER R. Foster Patterson, principal of the Plattsmouth high school, has been selected as the toastmaeter for the Happy Hundred supper which will be held on next Thursday even ing at the K. of C. hall. The ticket committee announces that there will be only 100 of the tickets to be sold and that those who desire tickets should get fn touch with the members of the ticket com mittee, L. O. Minor, chairman. Carl Schneider, George Jaeger, Carl Ofs and E. L. McKlasick. The tickets are 50c and the committee would appre ciate the residents who desire to at tend to get In touch with them at the earliest moment. The dinner will bo served by ta ladies of the St. John's Altar society. YOUNG PEOPLE CARRIED From Thurnday'a Daily This morning at tho Methodist pamonage occurred the marriage of Miss Adella Odell Leo of this city to Mr. Raymond Clyde Shipley of L Platte. The wedding was very quiet and witnessed by the parents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shipley of La Platte. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. May Lee and granddaughter of Mrs. E. C. Ripple and has a very large circle of friends in this community. The groom is a member of one of the well known families of south ern Cass county end is well known In this community. The many friends will Join In their well wishes to the young people for their future happiness. The newlyweds are to reside on farm at Nehawka,