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VOL. NO. II
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 1935.
NO. 82
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Funeral of
Frank Hager is
Held Sunday
Former Resident Here Laid to Last
Rest in Oak Hill Cemetery
Old Railroad Man.
The funeral of Frank "VV. Hager,
long time resident of this city and
later of Lincoln, was held Sunday
afternoon at the Horton funeral
home at Seventh and Vine streets
and largely attended by the many
old time friends and neighbors.
The body arrived in Omaha Satur
day night from Long Beach, Califor
nia and was brought here by Mr. Hor
ton to await the last rites. Mrs. O. E.
Farnham, a daughter, accompanied
the body from the west coast and was
joined here by her brother, W. H.
Hager cf Kansas City.
The Episcopal funeral service was
conducted most impressively by Canon
I'ctter, rector of the St. Luke's
church, bringing the comforting
thoughts of the reward of the depart
ed in the last rest.
During the services Mrs. John E.
Schutz and Mrs. Ethel McCarthy,
gave two of the old hymns, "Abide
With Me,"' and "In the Hour of
Trial," Mrs. J. M. Roberts playing the
accompaniment.
The body was laid to rest at Oak
Hill cemetery, the body bearers be-
Ing old associates of Mr. Hager ini
lue Turlington snops nere many years
ago, they being v. C. Tippens, George
Lushinsky, John H. Hallstrom, Fred
G. Morgan, Val Burkle and John
Lutz.
Mr. Hager was Eeventy-eight years
cf age at the time of his death, and
had been an employe of the Burling
ton forty-seven years, the last thirty
twe years he having lived in Liacorn.
He passed away last Tuesday at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. O. E.
Farnham at Long Beach. In addition
to Mrs. Farnham there are two sons
surviving, Robert H. Hager of Ta
coma and W. H. Hager of Kansas
City.
Mr. Hager retired from the Bur
lington service eight years ago. He
v.-a 3 born in Plain City, O. After
serving his apprenticeship as a ma
chinist under Supterintendent of Mo
tive Power Hawksworth at Platts
n:outh, he went to the Creston; la.,
shop for a short time. Returning to
Plattsmouth he was made foreman
of the roundhouse.
When the machine shops were
moved to Havelock, Mr. Hager was
offered the foremanship at Holyoke,
Colo., where he remained for ten
years. He was transferred to the
Lincoln roundhouse in 1S92 and later
went to the airbrake department.
CAE-WAGON CLASH
Sunday evening shortly after 6
o'clock an auto accident occurred
north of this city on highway No. 75
that resulted in serious damage to
the car cf Dr. E. H. Kintner of Weep
ing Water and a close call from in
jury of Dr. Kintner.
Elmer Taylor was driving home
from the Platte bottom where he se
cured a load of pole wood and dusk
came on him before he was able to
get off the highway. The bus of Clar
ence Cotner had a close call from
ramming into the rear of the load of
poles and shortly after this the car
of the Weeping Water dentist came
along and plowed into the rear of
the load. Several of the poles were
driven through the radiator of the
car and clear into the front seat of
the auto, but fortunately missed the
driver.
DRAWS HEAVY FINE
Sunday morning shortly after 1
o'clock. Officer Roy Stewart took into
custody Edwin K. Harris, giving his
residence as Avoca, Iowa, booking
him on a charge of intoxication, driv
ing while intoxicated and reckless
driving. The young man had been
attending the Nebraska-Kansas foot
ball game at Lincoln on Saturday as
well as the homecoming festivities
and apparently had celebrated too
freely. Judge Graves was called later
Sunday morning to hold court as to
day was a holiday and accordingly
the young man made a plea of guilty
to the charges as preferred. The re
sult was a fine of $30 and costs and
which was supplied and the young
man sent on his way rejoicing.
WINS HIGH HONORS
Miss Lois Eestor, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Frank M. Bestor of this city,
a student at the University of Ne
braska, has been given a very pleas
ing recognition of her fine academic
work at the university. Miss Eestor
i has been elected to the Phi Mu Epis-
ilon, an honorary society. The honor
ary society is one of the highest for
students of mathematics and the
honor is one that is greatly coveted
by the students. Miss Bestor in her
school work has been outstanding
and has one pf the highest grades in
her classes at the university.
Armistice Day
Brings the First
Winter Touch
Schools of City Have Only Organized
Program With Talks by D. A.
R. Head and War Vets.
Armistice day brought with it the
first touch of real winter this morn
ing when the snowfall commencing
shortly before 8 o'clock laid a consid
erable mantle of snow over this sec
tion and interefered to a great extent
with the activities of the holiday.
The only definite recognition of
the day in the way of programs was
offered by the city and parochial
schools where war veterans and Mrs.
Frank Baker, state regent of the D.
iA R spoke before the convocations
The high school this afternoon had
the pleasure of Mrs. Frank W. Baker
of Omaha being the main speaker,
who was introduced by Mrs. George
E. Mann, of the local chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu
tion, Mrs. Baker discussed the need
cf present day action to preserve the
American -form , of government and
stressing the need of watchfulness
cgainst the inroads of radical teach
ing and doctrines brought here from
the foreign lands.
The speakers in the grades of the
school, brought from the veterans of
the world war many fine talks on the
lessons of the war and the need for a
true American consciousness among
the future citizens vTho must in fu
ture years carry on the work that has
been borne by the present generation.
Captain H. L. Gayer was the speaker
at the junior high school. Judge A. H.
Duxlniry at the Central. County At
torney W. G. Kieck at the Columbian.
At the St. John's parochial school J.
A. Capwell, one of the war veterans
brought a fine message that was ap
preciated very much by the teachers
and the pupils.
Many of the rooms staged patriotic
programs in honor of this notable
event in the nation's history.
The court house and bank were j
closed for the day but otherwise the
usual activities prevailed over the
city.
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY
M.r and Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen
and Miss Mary Rosencrans were at
Falls City Sunday where they were
house guests at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Jack Davis, former Plattsmouth
residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Davis were observing
their twenty-fifth wedding anniver
sary and during the day enjoyed a
reception and open house to their
host of friends in Falls City and vi
cinity who called to wish them many
happy returns of the day.
A dinner party to the visiting
guests also featured the day for the
jolly group.
In addition to the Plattsmouth
guests, Mr. and Mrs. Herman L.
Thomas of Nebraska City were guests
at the anniversary.
WILL ENJOY A REUNION
County Treasurer and Mrs. John
E. Turner and daughter, Dorothy
Jean, departed Sunday for Mar
quette, Nebraska, where they will
participate in a reunion of the Turn
er family, held at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. C. N. Turner.
There were a large group of the
relatives at Elmwood driving to Mar
quette, these including O. S. Turner,
the father, Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Both-
well, Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Clements;
and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Cook.
The party will visit over Armistice
day with the son and brother and
his family before returning home
Presbyterian
Church Scene of
Several Meetings
Sunday Program Brings Number of
Leaders of Church to Take
Part in Services.
From Monday's Daily:
Yesterday was quite a fail day at
the Presbyterian church. The Sab
bath school morning worship was
well attended. At 4:00 o'clock the
Christian Endeavor was host to two
Endeavor societies from Nebraska
City and Dunbar. Splendid numbers
came from both cities. The service
was conducted by Dr. II. M. Markley,
pastor of the Nebraska City Presby
terian church. The purpose of the
meeting was two-fold presenting to
the young folks the entire program
of the denominational work, and mu
tual fellowship. Dr. Markley present
ed the work of the church in a very
interesting and capable manner.
At 6:00 the young folks enjoyed
a Fellowship Tea, served them by the
ladies of Circle No. 3 of the Feder
ation. After a brief friendship hour.
Dr. Markley conducted the devotion
al part of the evening service. A
large number of the adult member
ship enlarged the audience of the
evening, who were greatly inspired
by the address of Dr. J. A. Stevenson
of Philadelphia. Penn. Dr. Steven
son is at the head of the Dept. of
Social Education of the Board of Re
ligious Education. His theme was
the presentation of the gospel of
Jesus, in terms wholly comprehen
sible to the youth. No one who heard
him will soon forget his message,
spoken from his spirit filled heart
and from the depths of his own Chris
tian experience. As he came to the
close of his address there could be but
one decision in the minds of his lis
teners to appreciate more deeply the
friendship of Jesus, and to live more
nobly the ideals He has put before
them.
These meetings are being held
throughout the Presbyterian church.
Dr. Stevenson will be spending some
time in Nebraska. Dr. McClusky ac
companied' him this past week to
Dunbar, Hopewell church of Unadilla
and Palmyra, assisting in the meet
ings at these places. This week Dr.
Paul Johnson will assist him in other
places in this Presbytery.
FILES COMPLAINT
A complaint was hied Tuesday aft
ernoon in the county court by County
Attorney W. G. Kieck against Hugh
Stander, Jr, high school student,
charging him with driving a car
when not properly licensed and also
with operating a car at an excessive
rate of speed greater than that of
fifty miles an hour.
There are two counts, the first al
leging that on October 10, 1935 the
de-Tcndant was driving a car while
having only a student permit to drive
a car to the school he attended by the
;lost direct route botD going and com
ing. that he on this date was driving
a car on the highway not leading to
his home. The second count covers
that of operating the car at an ex
cessive rate of speed greater than
that specified by law.
The offenses charged occurred on
the day that a car driven by Stander
end that driven by Marion Wiles were
wrecked on the Louisville road and
as the result Glenn Winters, riding
on the running board of the Wiles
car was killed. The Stander car was
turned over and as the result several
in both cars were injured.
R. A. M. ELECTS
Monday evening Nebraska chapter,
Royal Arch Masons, held their annual
election of officers at their lodge
rooms In the Masonic building. The
chapter advanced the officers who
have been such faithful workers in
their various offices, the following
being chosen:
High Priest Ward Whelan.
King Anderson Lloyd.
Scribe Robert Painter.
Secretary W. F. Evers.
Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt.
The remaining officers will be ap
pointed later by the newly elected
high priest.
Following the election and chap
ter session, the members of the drill
team spent some time in their practice.
1 ATTEND BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE
Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kline
and son, Chester, were at Omaha to
enjoy a family party honoring the
birthday anniversary of H. W. Baugh
man, father of Mrs. Kline, and for
mer resident here.
The members of the party enjoyed
a fine dinner at the Baughman home
and spent the time in visiting until
the evening.
Those who were present were Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Pace, Mr. and Mrs.
Glen Spidell. Aurora, Illinois, Forest
Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Kline and
son and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baugh
man.
William Hunt
Killed by Train
at Weep'g Water
Body Found Hurled Some Distance
From Track Near Coal Sheds on
the Right of Way.
From Tuesday's Dally:
This morning at an early hour the
badly manglci body of William Hunt,
57, was femd near the coal sheds
along the right of way of the Mis
souri Pacific at Weeping Water, the
man having evidently been struck by
a string of coal cars that were being
switched into the coal siding.
Two bundles of clothing and other
articles were found some eight feet
back from the tracks on a small bank
and the body was a short distance
away from these. It was apparent
from the setting of the accident that
Hunt had been hit ome fifteen feet
from where the body was found and
had been dragged or hurled to w here
it was found.
The office of County Attorney W.
G.- Kieck was notified cf tbe accident
and the body ordered removed to the
Hobson funeral home to be prepared
for burial.
The identification of the dead man
was made by Perl Reed, a nephew.
The deceased had been making his
home alone in a small shack but for
some time had apparently gone from
the vicinity of Weeping Water, but
was noticed on the streets there Sun
day, the last seen of him until his
body was found today.
The only known relatives is the
Isaac Reed family, Mr. Reed being a
brother-in-law.
The funeral will be held on Wed
nesday at Weeping Water as there
will be no inquest held, the case be
ing one of apparent accidental death.
HOME TALENT PLAY
Plattsmouth "home talent" fans
will have an opportunity to Eee some
thing new in the local entertainment
field on November 2C, when the Win
tersteen Hill P. T. A. will present a
"double feature" home talent pro
gram. This is the same organization
which presented "George in a Jam."
some time back, and many of the
characters who appeared in that
popular play, will be featured in the
program now being planned.
Believing they have a fresh idea
for local play-goers, rather than of
fering the usual three act comedy, the
committee has selected two one-act
plays of an entirely different dra
matic range. One, "The Valiant," Is
a highly dramatic episode of prison
life, and the other, "Dumb-Dora," an
out and out farce comedy built for
laughs.
The two plays will run approxi-
mately the same time as would an
ordinary three-act play, as special-
ties will also be offered. Greth Gar
nett, well-known for his ability as a
dramatic reader, will play a lead role
in "The Valiant." and Edna Herring,
always a sure-fire laugh getter, will
play "Dumb-Dora."
GOES TO KANSAS CITY
Mrs. Earl Mason departed Satur
day for Kansas City, Missouri, where
she will join Mr. Mason and where
they are to make their home. Mr.
Mason, who was formerly with the
Ford Motor Co., at their Omaha plant,
has been called to Kansas City to
the assembling plant In that city.
From Monday' Daily:
William Cornell, resident of near
Nehawka, was In the city for a few
hours today looking after some trad
ing and visiting with his friends.
City Council
Plans for New
Paving Project
Message to Council Announces Wish
to Start 6th Street Paving Soon
City Owned Lots Sold.
The city council had a full evening
of business Tuesday night and all
jwere present except Councilman Puis,
ill at home with the flu.
The regular reports of the various
city officers were read and showed a
very pleasing condition in the city
treasury, one cf the best reports that
has been given in several years. City
Treasurer M. D. Brown reported $13,
522.24 in the balance in the treasury.
City Clerk Albert Olson reported col
lections for the past month at $64.29.
Chief of Police Joe Libershal report
ed four arrests for October and fines
of $10.50. Police Judge C. L. Graves
reported for the week of October 31st,
one arrest and fine and cosTs of
$7.25.
Councilman F. M. Bestor, chair
man of the special WPA committee
reported that he had just received a
call from Mr. Kerns at Nebraska City
that the two Plattsmouth street proj
ects had been approved by the state
and the work could be gotten under
way as soon as the final details were
arranged. In order to get the work
under way it would be necessary to
have all blue prints, plans and speci
fications prepared for the use of those
in charge of the job. Mr. Bestor re
ported that the Henningsen Engi
neering Co., of Omaha, had offered
to do the necessary engineering
work on a 2 per cent basis. He also
stated that the state department
would like to have some person or
committee appointed to represent the
city on the work.
On motion of Mr. Bestor the Hen
ningsen company was designated as
the engineering representative on
the work.
Mayor Lushinsky announced that
as the committee to represent the
city in the paving work he would
name Councilmen F. M. Bestor, W. C.
Tippens, E. A. Webb and C. D. Pal
mer. Mr. Bestor stated that the state
department had a man that they
would like to have used as the super
intendent of the work and which led
to some discussion, Councilman W. C.
Tippens suggesting that J. H. Mc
Maken be given the work of the
superintendency. It was decided,
however, that the committee In
charge be empowered to select the
superintendent as well as material
and equipment.
Councilman Webb called the atten
tion of the council to the fact that
there had been delays and technical
ities raised by those certifying those
on the relief rolls for work, and that
if the certifying forces were not
snapped out of it, that there would
be few available for work from Cass
county and to do the paving outside
labor might have to be sent in, altho
there were some seventy-five appli
cants awaiting certification here.
The Plattsmouth fire department
reported that a change in the officers
had been made and sent a corrected
list of the officers as follows:
President Franklyn Kief.
Vice-President Lon Henry.
Secretary Clement Wbster.
Treasurer Robert Wrurl.
1st Truck Driver Carl Schneider.
2nd Truck Driver W. H. Schmidt-
mann.
Chemical Man Arthur Kief.
Chief Dr. O. Sandin.
A petition was received from the
residents of Bryant street in the south
part of the city, asking for the plac
ing of an additional street light. This
was referred to the lighting commit
tee. The L. W. Egenberger agency re
ported $20.90 turned over to the city
treasurer for rentals of city proper
ties for the month of October.
A communication was received
from Attorney A. L. Tidd relative to
the status of the Abbott land in the
west section of the city, in which
a compromise of $100 was suggested
by Mr. Abbott. This was referred
to the claimB committee, Mr. Tidd,
City Attorney Davis and Mayor Lush
insky to take such action as they
might deem best.
A communication was received
from Francis Hetherington, stating
that he had been the purchaser of,
certain outlots to the city of Platts-J
mouth, that without his consent'
buildings had been removed, Jess Og
den stating that he purchased the
same and showing receipt for the
purchase. If there was no recourse
to recover the cost of the buildings
he felt that he should have the return
of the purchase price. City Attorney
J. H. Davis held that the city had no
responsibility in the matter.
Councilman Schutz of the judiciary
committee, reported ordinance No
721 out, an ordinance vacating that
part of 12th street from Main north
to the south side of the alley, setting
this aside for park purposes and
placing it under the supervision of
of the park board. The ordinance was
passed under the suspension of the
rules.
Chairman Tippens of the streets,
alleys and bridges committee report
ed that the street work had been
largely completed, water courses
opened up and made ready for fall
rains and snows. Mr. Tippens also
urged that parking of cars on 7th
street from Pearl to Vine be stop
ped as the street was narrow and
would have to be used to carry traf
fic while 6th street was being re
paired. This was placed in the hands
of the committee. The repainting of
the school signs on the streets was
also taken up and it was decided to
have larger signs made and which
could be readily seen.
Councilman Vroman stated that he
was expecting to go to Chicago soon
and he was empowered to visit the
company that recently communicated
with the council relative to the funds
to erect or buy a water plant for the
city.
Chairman Palmer of the lighting
committee reported that a new elec
trolier had been ordered for Seventh
and Main street and would be in
stalled as soon as It arrived. He also
reported that City Attorney J. How
ard Davis had not heard from the
Iowa party that broke an electrolier
some months ago, but the post at 7 th
and Main had been paid for.
One of the matters that had been
pending for some time was then
brought out for consideration of the
council, that of the sale of lots 10
and 11 in block 42, on which is lo
cated the building owned by Carl
Chriswisser and occupied by the
"Wimpy's Inn." The ruling was giv
en that there was no question that
former owners of the property could
bid on the same. There were two bids
submitted, that of Carl Chriswisser
for $902 and that of Byron Golding
for $752, and in view of this fact
the lots were sold to Mr. Chriswisser
and deed will be given him at once
to the property and permitting him
to go on with his business.
The following bill3 were ordered
paid by the council: ,
Platts. Wrater Corp., hydrant
rental $483.90
Iowa-Nebr. Light and Power
Co.. street lights 241.16
Albert Olson, expenses
Lincoln Tel. Co., phone rent
McMaken Transfer Co., dray
age George Taylor, street work
Ivan Taylor, work with team
Ivan Taylor, tractor work
John Kubicka, street work
Charles Gradoville. same
Dept. of Highways, signs
Frank Detlef, special police
Standard Oil Co., gas
Iowa-Nebr. Light and Power
Co.. light city hall
R. D. Fitch, engineering work
Bates Book Store, supplies
F. R. Gobelman, two gallons
paint
Platts. Journal, printing
4.35
4.75
1.00
37.00
42.30
8.00
32.55
22.05
3.03
1.93
30.31
3.95
20.00
1.S0
4.50
3.60
1.50
1.15
Hotel Plattsmouth, room tran
sient
Lillian White, recording deed
A HAPPY EVENT
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Wiles of
this city are rejoicing over the ar
rival of a fine little daughter that
arrived at their home on Armistice
day. The occasion is one that has
brought the greatest happiness to the
members of the family circle. The
advent of the little one has brought
the greatest of pleasure to "Jet" In
the daughter that has been added to
the family circle, the first child, to
share their happiness in future years.
Mrs. Wiles was formerly Miss Evelyn
Warthen, granddaughter of Mrs.
Mike Stiles, who now has the honor
of being great grandmother. The lit
tle one is also a granddaughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Wiles of near
Weeping Water.
Mrs. Belle Stoner of Gienwood and
Miss Laura Grassman of Omaha were
in the city Saturday night and Sun-
day to visit with the relatives and
old friends.
Henry Beal
Tells of Trip
to Germany
Former Douglas County Attorney
Gives One of Best Talks Heard
Before Rotary Club.
Tuesday the members of the Platts
mouth Rotary club had the pleasure
of hearing one of the most interest
ing programs that has been offered
before the club in many months, fea
turing the address of Henry Beal,
Omaha, former Douglas county attor
ney.
The meeting was presided over by
Frank Cloidt, past president and was
under the leadership of Judge A. II.
Duxbury, who presnted Mr. Beal.
The address covered the experiences
of the speaker in his trips to Ger
many and described his reactions to
the impressions that he had gained
in a frank investigation of the people
and the governmental processes in
the German nation. Most interest
ing sidelights were given on many of
the questions that have arisen over
the development of many of the poli
cies, both domestic and foreign, of
the nation under the leadership of
Adolf Hitler.
Mr. Beal told Interestingly of the
administration of law in Germany,
the quiet and effective way of hand
ling misdemeanors as compared with
the methods in this country, cases
where a defendant would be hauled
to court and suffer much humiliation
is settled there by the arresting of
ficer collecting the fine and giving
the defendant a ticket that he is re
quired to keep to be checked if needed
by the law enforcing officers.
On the matter of religious disagree
ments with the government Mr. Beal
stated that this was largely started
from the fact that of the hundreds
of blocs in the political life of the
old Germany, there were many that
represented religious group and
which had caused more or less dis
cord and which had led to the reor
ganization of the political parties
along lines that eliminated all re
ligious grouping.
In the great struggle between the
Hitler government and the Jewish
population, Mr. Beal pointed out
the impressions that he had gained
and the facts given him. In the days
before the inflation Jewish financiers
had bought much mortgaged land,
later paying off the mortgages in the
highly Inflated currency and later
when stable financial conditions
were restored it found the Jews In
possession of much of the land of
Germany, this causing a great dis
satisfaction among the resident? and
finally leading to the radical edicts
against the Jews.
Another of the new policies was
that no money or jewels were? allowed
to be taken or sent by the residents
to other countries for the purpose of
removing it from the jurisdiction of
the government.
That Hitler was supported by at
least seventy-five per cent of the peo
ple was quite evident and the real
opposition to him came from only a
small group of perhaps ten per cent
of the population.
Mr. Beal, who is attorney for Ger
many, Austria. Norway. Mexit-o and
Poland consulates at Omaha, also
visited other countries but his visit
was largely in Germany.
High school representatives at the
meeting were Floyd McCarty, senior
and John Gayer, junior.
WESTMINSTER GUILD
from We dne day's Dally
The Westminster Guild met at the
Glenn Vallery home last evening
with Miss Marie Vallery as hostess.
The lesson was under the leader
ship of Miss Gertrude Vallery. A
poem which was ready by Mrs. Louis
Lohnes as a part of the lesson was
much enjoyed.
The topic for the meeting was the
"Presbyterian Quiz," and it brought
out some worthwhile facts and re
marks. Everyone enjoyed the lesson.
A song service and prayer concluded
the lesson period.
The business meeting m short
and the members concerned them
selves mainly with the progress of
the Christmas card sale.
At a suitable hour delicious re
freshments were served by the hostess.