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ffelr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. LI PLATTSKOUTHs NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1936. NO. 99 Committees for Chamber of Commerce Named President Carl J. Schneider An nounces Those Who Will Serve in Work of Civic Body. From Thursday's Daily President Carl J. Schneider of the Chamber of Commerce at the meeting- held this noon at the Moffatt cafe, announced the members of the committees that will be in service in carrying out the program of the civic body the coming year. It is expected that others will be added later to assist in the work. The committee members are aa follows: Finance and Membership Frank Bestor, chairman; John Cloidt. J. W. Holme6, Ed Schulhof, Clement Woster. P. T. Heineman, L. O. Minor, F. I. Rea. Good Roads H. A. Schneider, chairman; John Sattler, Sr., Julius Pitz. W. H. Puis. Legislative J. Howard Davis, chairman; A. H. Duxbury, W. G. Kieck, W. A. Rob ertson. Industries F. I. Rea. chairman; art, C. C. Wescott, E. A. E. Stew J. Weyrich, L. O. Minor. Railroads George Jaeger, chairman; J. "W. Crabill, Henry Herold, R. W. Clem, ent. Mis3onri River Improvement T. H. Pollock, chairman; E. J. Richey, Geo. Farley, John Turner, I. Horton. Publicity Paul Vandervoort, chairman; El mer Webb, Frank Smith, C. C. "Wes cott. Agriculture George Hetrick, chairman; Roy W. Knorr. A. E. Stewart, Henry Nolt Ing. Rex Tonng, E. J. Richey, W. C Soennichsen. Fred Busch. Civic Improvement A. L. Tidd. chairman; Rev. Pahl, r-itA t. rtA. Taa vt Maken. Rev. Petter, Rev. McClusky, E. Giles. Entertainment L. S. Devoe, chairman; L. O. Minor, E. L. McKissick, J. R. Reeder, Henry Soennichsen, Dr. Molak, Carl Ofe, E. A. Wurl. City Planning S. S. Davis, chairman; A. L. Tidd, Rev. Wright, P. T. Heineman. FUNERAL OF JACOB YELICK The funeral services of the late;clofie aQy admInlstratlve machinery Jacob Yelick was held on Wednes day afternoon at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets, with Rev. V. C. Wright of the First Methodist church, conducting the services. The pastor brought the comfort cr r,r .rrintiiQ tr. the . . , out having obtained a search warrant members of the family in the taking;. B1IrM., SJnrft th law has away of the aged father and grand-jset father from their midst. During the services Wilbur Hall gave two of the old hymns, "Going Down the Valley One by One," and "No Night There," Miss Mildred Hall being the accompanist. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery and the pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased, Raymond Yelick, and Edward Yelick. Des Moines; Frank Yelick, Omaha and Floyd and Theodore Yelick of this City and Henry Leacock of Lincoln. GARDEN CLUB MEETING From Thursday's Daily The members of the Plattsmouth Garden club gathered last evening at the auditorium of the Central build ing to enjoy a very pleasant meet ing. Despite the fact that the snow was fast mantling the ground with white, a most interesting discussion of the yards and gardens for the com ing season was taken up and dis cussed. There were reports on seed catalogues and also on the new flow crs that are to be found the coming summer. Mr. A. L. Tidd gave a most interesting discussion of the plans for the yard and garden contest for the next year. DOING VERY NICELY C. C. Wescott, who Is at the Meth odist hospital at Omaha, undergoing treatment, is showing a nice pro gress and resting very easily and It Is hoped will continue to show ad van cement until able to leave the hos pital. It will be some time, however, before he can return home even in the best of circumstances. SELECT ENUMERATORS Selection of enumerators in the several counties of the First congres sional district for the federal busi ness census nears completion. Her man G. Meyer, district supervisor, Wednesday announced the following 'additional appointments: for Cass county, Conrad B. Pearson, Marvin Winters, Walter Porter, all of Platts mouth; Otoe county, Mrs. Louise Law, Dunbar; Mrs. Gertrude Cotting ham, Nebraska City; Edgar C. Hil ton, Nebraska City. Questions Right to Stop Truckers Opinion of Attorney General's Office to Search Trucks lor Flares Against Owner's Wish- County Attorney W. G. Kieck a short time ago wrote to the office of the Attorney General W. H. Wright relative to the stopping and search ing trucks along highway No. 75 in Sarpy county, the search being made by local officers for flags and flares. The reply of the deputy attorney general. Edwin Vail, questions the right of search of these trucks against the objections of the owners of the trucks. The reply la as follows: Dear Sir: We beg to acknowledge receipt of your letter of January th, llin which you say: "Senate File No. 32 chapter 129 which is on page 459 of the 1935 Session Laws of the State of Nebras ka provides in Section one: 'That all trucks shall at all times be equipped with flares and flags "Some of the police officers are stopping all trucks on the highway and searching them - to . see if they are so equipped. The question is: Can a police officer stop trucks and search them to see if they carry these flares V" fla" 9, flags. Section 7, Article I of the Con stitution of Nebraska provides as fol lows: "The right of the people to be se cure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects against unrXasonable searches and seizures shall not be violated; and no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particul arly describing the place to be search ed, and the person or thing to be seized." An examination of the legislative act to which you refer does not dis- providing for search and we know of no other provision of the statutes which would be applicable under these circumstances. We do not believe that a law en forcement officer would have the right to search a truck without rea- sonable cause to believe that the law was being violated, and with- up EO machinery in this regard, it would seem as though a search could not be had over the owner a objection. Yours very truly. WM. H. WRIGHT, Attorney General. EDWIN VAIL, Asst. Atty. Gen. HATCHERY IS APPROVED The Brink Hachery In this city has just received the inspection of the federal representatives and now has the full federal certification and approval of being in first class con dition and conforming to all require ments as to operation and equipment. The inspection was made by Earl Smiley, who has been engaged In this line of work for the federal govern ment for the past few years. The hatchery had previously re ceived the Etate inspection and cer tification for their plant and Mr. W, N. Brink, the proprietor feels well pleased over the result of the inspec tion. While the majority of people are digging out of the snow Mr. Brink is making his plans to soon start the hatchery for the early spring chicks, so spring cannot be far distant. SET INJURED ANKLE Mrs. Rudolph Ramsel Wednesday had the fractured ankle that she sus tained in an auto accident Saturday night set. The ankle and leg had been swollen so much that there was no attempt to set the member until Wednesday when the swelling dim inished and permitted the setting. The patient is resting easily and came through the ordeal in fine shape. Large Number at Luncheon of Local Civic Body Chamber cf Commerce Directors Meet for First Time in 1936 Many Subjects Discussed. Nearly thirty-flve members of the Chamber of Commerce directorate greeted Carl Schneider, new presi dent, when he dropped his gavel for order at the organization's bi-monthly luncheon Thursday noon. T. H. Pollock of the river improve ment committee, spoke at length on the possibilities of Plattsmouth as a manufacturing center, due to the im provement in the river which would bring lower freight rates. Pollock said very few towns have the ad vantages that Plattsmouth possesses in bidding for industries to estab lish here. He viewed the days when river navigation was the main form of transportation in this vicinity, andi sam tnai u river navigation was pu& sible at that time, without any im provements or government aid, it most certainly would be possible un - der the present conditions. He said that talk which purported to prove that navigation of the Missouri wa impossible, was poppycock. A. L. Tidd, of the civic improve ment committee, reported that mem bers of his committee had Interview ed officials of the National Park Ser vice, at Omaha, and were informed that plans were to convert the rifle range north of the city into a bird and game refuge, which was inci- aeniany me iirei mo.e low. a uu- verting it into a national par, aieu at the transient camp, which ceased to function as such on December 20, 1935, and is now under the national park service, will be used in clean ing up the 1200 acres, planting trees, providing feeding stations for birds, and fencing In the whole project. Tidd said they had the promise of the park service to send a speaker here to a chamber luncheon, for the purpose of giving a talk on plans for the project. Tidd also supplemented the remarks of Mr. Pollock along river navigation, saying that a WPA dock project for this vicinity, he be lieved, was assured, and at a cost of this community of only about $1500. John P. Sattler, vice-president of; the organization, discussed the Ject, "How Much Time Should a Citi- zen Give to His Community?" The ex-mayor told of different expressions on the subject which he had heard, nna ncfc-h rprnmnsn.ii trur n riti- zen give at least 10 of his time to community service. Sattler then named several men who he said could qualify as 10 per-centers, adding that; everyone should give aa much time 'as he possibly could, but at least should spend 5 of his time in com munity service. A motion to refer to the executive committee, the proposition of invit ing senior boys to attend luncheons as guests or the directorate, was voted on, being carried. Introduction of guests and new committee members was made, Stephen Davis, high school student, and committee members. Clem Wos ter, Fred Busch, Ernest Giles, Walde mar Soennichsen and E. H. Schulhof being introduced. VISITS IN THE CITY Judge C. S. Wortman of South Bend, was In the city Wednesday aft ernoon for a short time looking after some matters of business at the court house. The South Bend attorney, whose name has been mentioned in connection with the office of district judge, stated that he had not as yet entered the race or definitely decided to remain on the fence as "the bee was still buzzing," and anything might happen. Judge Wortman has been engaged in speaking at a number of gather ings In the past two weeks, at the Ashland Rotary club the past week on the supreme court decision on the AAA as well as before the Elmwood Woman's club. The addresses were well received and followed with In terest on this topic that Is of such great Interest to the people of the middle west. John Leddy, one of the well known residents of "the Bend" was here with rM. Wortman to look after some business matters. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE Wednesday afternoon at the court house occurred the marriage of Miss Herta Kupfer and Mr. Bert Byron Brewer, both of Avery, Nebraska, the j marriage lines being read by Judge A. H. Duxbury. The wedding was witnessed by Herbert Fred Kupfer, brother of the bride, and Mrs. Era; Frahrn, also of Avery. Following the wedding the bridal party motored ion back to Avery where they are to make their home in the future. Feeding the Birds in Winter Snowy Weather Local Feople Joining in Move to Help Care lor Feathered Resi- j dents cf Community. The snowy weaiher of the past few days has been hard on tho bird life nf the fonimunltv with the snow cov- rlug tne uBual of fo)d gup I ply of the birds. The bird lovers of the community are ure-ine- that the residents take , steps tQ pre7ent the perihing tof the birds in the cold and snowy; .r. The residents are requested to place suet tied onto trees, bread! that will be placed where accessible to the birds as well as corn or other grain that they may secure and which will not be covered by the snow. Without the birdllfe the world would soon be overrun with insects and the preservation of the birds means much to the people of any romrnunitv and narticularlv in the sectJons where crop3 &re grown that would be prey to the insects if for these feathered friends. not HOLD FINE 3EEETTNG The January meeting of Fontenelle Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Miss Pearl Staats Tuesday evening, Jan uary 14 th. The chapter regrets that the re gent, Mrs. Clement, is still unable to be with us because of her ill health. We extend our sympathy and hope for her speedy recovery. For the January, February and Macrh meetings the members are making a brief study of the devel - sub-jopment of world governments. Mrs. George B. Mann had charge of the first lesson, "Governments From the Beginning to One Thou- sand, A. D. The first part, from tneicontest and tne great defensive game beginning to the building of the tower of Babel, was taken from Genesis. The Assyrian and Chinese empires were presented as typical of Asia, tne Egyptian or Arnca ana me, Greek and Reman of Europe. At the close of the meeting the hostess served delicious refreshments. Contributed. INSTALL OFFICERS William A. Robertson, grand senior warden of the A. F. & A. M. of Ne braska, was at Lincoln Wednesday evening where he officiated at the installation of the officers of East Lincoln Lodge No. 210. One of the interesting features to Mr. Robert son and Cass county people was that Charles N. Perry, formerly of this vicinity, was installed as master. Mr. Perry is a son of the late Peter Perry, one of the pioneers of this section and has a large number of relatives liv ing here. John Bauer of this city accompanied Mr. Robertson to enjoy the ceremonies. HERE FROM WABASH Herman F. Leutchens, one of the prominent residents of the Wabash community, was in the city Thursday to spend a short time visiting with his friends here and looking after some business affairs. While here he called at the Journal to renew his subscription to the semi-weekly edi tion of the paper. HERE FROM UNION Mrs. Robert Kendall, one of the long time residents of the vicinity of Union, was in the city Thursday to spend a few hours attending to some matters of business and while here was a caller at the Journal to renew her subscription for the com ing year. Fast Clicking: Platters Defeat Glenwood, 26-20 LccaU ghow WfiU C(mtest Add Third Straight Victory to the String Seconds Lose. From Saturday's Dally: The home folks that braved the snow and cold last night to meet at the high school gym, saw a mighty sweet basketball contest that was of fered by the 1936 edition of the Plat ters, against the strong and well bal anced Glenwccd quintet. Tho Plat ters were winners by the score of 26 to 20 and led the fight practically all the way, only once in the third quarter did the Iowa team head the locals when Hunt gave the Glenwood five a one point lead for a moment, but which Wooster in the next two plays wiped out. In the opener the Platters started a bombardment of the Glenwood bas ket that had their opponents groggy and save for the basket and free tosses that Kuebner made good the visitors were left guessing. Wooster scored for the Platters in the first few seconds after the toss at center and from then on the march to vic tory was started. The quarter ended Plattsmouth 8 and Glenwood 5. In the opening of the second quar ter Glenwood started a comeback when Huebner broke away for a long field goal, followed by Cayley, but in succession Hendrix planted a field goal followed by Miller, local guard that checked up another two points while "der Moxie" scored a free toss for the Flatters. The Platters led at the half by the score of 13 to 11. With the resumption of play in the second, half Wooster opened the hos tilities with a' nicely placed' basket and Max Seitz made good a foul to add to the Plattsmouth lead, but Huebner again sank one, followed by the Glenwood Seitz who made good and then Hunt with a short shot placed his team In the lead. Wooster and Max Seitz, however, kept their team leading at the close of the quar ter 20 to 18. The last stanza of the game saw- some fine defensive work on the partjary 7 to 14, all troops will have spe of the Platters as well as the shoot-jcial programs. The feature cf this Ing of Hendrix with two field goals j week will be on. Saturday evening, and free tosses by Wooster and Forbes ; February 8 when at 8:15 p. m. all jkept the ioca-s out in front. Hueb - ner was counted for two points but this was all and the game was in the bag. 26 to 20. The Platters looked well in the of Seitz was outstanding as his fight- ing Bpirit checked many Glenwood ranies and with his allies, Forbes and the visitors well in hand Wooster led the Platter scoring.1 . .. , . . with Hendrix and Seitz dividing the second honors. Huebner proved the high point man for the visitors. The box score of the game: Plattsmouth FT 0 1 0 1 0 PF 1 1 3 0 1 TP 6 9 0 S 2 6 Hendrix, f-c 3 Wooster, f 4 McCarroll, c 0 Forbes, g (C) 1 Miller, g 1 Seitz, g 2 11 4 8 26 Glenwood FG FT PF TP Huebner, f 4 2 1 10 Cayley, f 113 3 Van Pelt, f 0 0 0 0 Hunt, c 10 2 2 Kirkendahl. e 0 0 0 0 Seitz, g 2 12 8 4 -Huston, Omaha. 8 20 Referee- SHOWS MUCH IMPROVEMENT Mrs. Andrew Kroehler, who was qute seriously ill for several days, is now showing a nice rate of improve ment and which is most encouraging for the early recovery of the patient. The fast improvement of the patient has permitted her son. Dr. Robert Kroehler, to return to New York City, where he is engaged in prac tice. The members of the Dr. Kroeh ler family are also 111 and he is re turning at once to assist in their care. Henry Stander, one of the prom inent farmers of near South Bend, with Louis Roeber, an old friend and neighbor, were in the city Wednes day to look after some matters of busienss. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. Earl Iske of near this city, was operated on Tuesday at the Nicholas Senn hospital, undergoing an appendectomy. She is reported as r getting along very well now and it is hoped that a short time may see her well on the highway to ! complete recovery. Mrs. Iske was formerly Miss Alice Stander, daugh ter of George Stander, one of the prominent farmers of this commun ity. Annual Meeting of Arbor Lodge Dist. Scouters Many Interesting ?act4 Given Regard- r.wi, r rwo; iOlg U1VV ll-L Vi g(ULU&UVU Throughout District. The annual meeting of the Arbor I Lodge district in the Cornhusker Council of the Boy Scouts of America was held on Wednesday evening at the Memorial building in Nebraska City. The bad weather conditions served to keep many from distant points from attending and those who attended were largely from Nebraska City and Auburn. C. D. Dammast, chairman of the district finanec committee, reported that all towns of the council with the exception of two had paid their full share of the council cost. Of these one had paid practically all, so that the district is able to report $402.50 paid on a $412.50 share. It was reported that during the past year, five district courts of honor had been held, with 28 second class, 25 first class, 225 merit badges, 3t palms, 13 star and 2 life Scout awards. ' :" While there haSteen a'loss of 3 troops, a gain of 21 Scouts was re ported. The total number being 14 troops with 248 Scouts and one Cub pack and 16 Cubs. The newest troop is No. 228, sponsored by the M. E. church of Auburn. The district will hold Its second annual circus early in the summer, probably out of doors. During anniversary week, Febru- jcout3 and Scouters in the United States will be led in a recommitment to the Scout oath by radio, Bert Swalley of Nebraska City, was ; re-elected as chairman of the dis- strict, while vice-chairmen elected. Were Dr. C. A. Lutgen, Auburn; E. H. i Wescott, Plattsmouth; D. S. Coad, Peru and G. M. Comm. Louisville following committee chairmen: Finance C. D. Dammast. Nebras - v t4t,r ka City. Court Of Honor M. K. Shraaer, Nebraska City. fUDiicuy timer a. w eou, iaiis- moutn. Leadership Training A. B. Clay- burn, Peru B. B. Dawson, Scout executive of the Cornhusker council, acted as the! secretary of the meeting. HERE FROM TARKIO Robert Foster Patterson, of the r Tarkio, Missouri, evening to enjoy a visit here with friends and to attend the meeting of the local Masonic lodge of which he 5 13 senior warden. While coming to this city "Pat" brought with him a number of the young people from here who are attending Tarkio col lege and who will visit here for the week end. Those to enjoy the trip were Kenneth Armstrong, James Comstock, John Nottleman, Dorothy Siemoneit and Lois Meade. VISITORS IN CITY Mrs. W. E. Rikli and son of near Ashland, were visitors In the city Thursday to look after some matters 'jnff n Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. of business and while here were call-jc ward of Caldwell, Kar.B , de ers at the Journal to renew their , clcJe(j to drive to Nebraska and en subscription to the Journal. j0y the snow- for a few days, stop- ping here with the Sumner family. T0 SHOW PICTURES The Plattsmouth Ad club will go to La Platte on next Tuesday even- ing, where pictures of the Korn Kar nival taken last fall by E. J. Wey rich, will be shown. Snow and Drifts Reported Block ing Side Roads 1 Highway? Reported as Being upen inrougn rjtceiiem wora 01 Eoad Maintaining; Force. The six-inch snow of Friday, fall ing practically all day, was followed last night by a rising wind from the north that swept much of the snow into drifts and for a time threatened to block the roads but the fast work of the road maintaining forces of the county have kept open the main sur faced highways and travel was pro ceeding as usual today. A large number of the side roads, Particularly these east and west, were reported as having drifts in thorn which retarded travel from the more Isolated sections. Persons here from the west and central parts of the county report that the graveled roads were being cleared off and made it possible for cars and trucks to get through as usual. Travel on highway No. 75 was re ported as normal and the early morning north bound busses were running on time through this city without difficulty. Train service was as usual and the storm apparently was not inter fering with the usual travel. The snow and wind brought low ering temperatures that caused the thermometer to register 2 degrees above zero here at an early hour this morning and with promise of fur ther cold toward night, but during the ray the weather greatly moder ated. The state highway department at Lincoln received reports of an 18 inch blanket of snow at Shelby. Four teen Inches covered the ground there Thursday. Another 6 Inches of snow covered the ground near Stella, mak ing a total of 15 inches during this month of January. At Norfolk an ad ditional 7 inches brought the total snowfall on the level to 12 inches. Big Springs had a 3 to 4 inch fall Thursday night and reported Friday evening it was piling up with a mod erately Btrong wind. "More Needed." A. E. Anderson, state and federal agricultural statistician, said the re cent snows will improve conditions for pastures, wheat, alfalfa and other crops. He said a wetter snow would have provided more moisture and been more beneficial. "What we need, particularly in the western section of the state," Aader- json said, "is a foot or two of sco which will stay on the ground. This i would protect crops from low tem- 'peratures. Lot3 of snow is needed to . , , ... ., . B""u-" Anderson said rain and snow in I me ciuuey lerr.iury whs eIt.ftlJ good because of prevailing dry ton- dItion3 tnere since last fall. LOSES MANY LICENSES Discussing the marriage license record of his office for the past year, showing 166 licenses issued aa against 900 in Sarpy county. Judge A. H. Duxbury stated that the shift from 254 last year made a difference of some $400 to Cass county. The came up Friday;011 reasons ior me sannnage iu I i i the court could ascribe was the fact that Omaha parties coming here to wed were kept back by the fact that local licenses issued have been pub lished in the Omaha papers, or that the young people are getting smart er. In Sarpy county the licenses is sued at Papillion are not given pub lication in Omaha papers. The court rinds that outsiders do not object to the local papers publishing the li cense but do not like the publicity in their home town. VISIT IN CITY After attending the Western Ira nlement and Hardware Assn. meet- (going later to Louisville. Weeping water and Lincoln. Mr. Ward is manager of the Chas. Illiam6 Hard ware and Is well known, being a for mer Nebraska citizen. Mrs. Ward operates a modern, tourist apartment on highway 81.