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4 l ll lDll L3 0J5 VOL. NO. in PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MARCH 9, 1936. NO. 9 1 Flood Danger Seems Cleared as Ice Moving Out Platte and Missouri Here Are Clear ing and Carry Off Floating Ice Without Trouble. The danger of dangerous overflows jtonsilectomy at the Nicholas Senn from ice gorges in this section of the hospital. He was accompanied to Om Platte and Missouri rivers seems to i aha by his parents for the operation. be well past, both, streams being cleared and amply able to carry safely the floating ice that la coming down the two rivers. While it was feared Friday that the heavy ice runs that had done t much damage in the vicinity of Venice and Valley might cause block ades of the Platte in this section of the river, the ice passed very easily. Great chunks of the heavy thick ice, the heaviest in many years, filled the main current of the Platte all day Friday, reaching the crest at 4 o'clock when the run was heavy, carrying with it much driftwood that had been dislodged when the stream broke up. The greatest sufferers of the Platte rampage have been in the vicinity of Ashland, where smaller streams that empty into the Platte have caused more or les3 damage and at Venice where the hevay gorge on the Platte caused much flooding. In the Venice community much highway damage has been done as the flood waters have torn cut pavement on highway-1 1G and undermined other sections of the highway, making it dangerous and necessary to replace. The passing of the ice in the Platte drev large numbers Friday both in the morning and afternoon and the vicinity of the highway bridge was blocked with cars from all sections that had been parked while the occupants watched the -huge cakes of ice pass under the bridges on their way to the mouth of the Missouri, a short distance down the stream. The Platte, bank full, was running at the rate of twenty to tv. enty-five miles per hour as the stream neared the junction with the Missouri, which had fallen Friday and aided in the carrying quickly of the waters of the state stream. During the high waters of the state streams, highway No. 75 through thi3 city has served as the main highway for eastern Nebraska, carrying the north and south travel and as well practically all of the G.r.aha-Lincoln traffic. The highway has cffeicd the spectacle of an almost unbroken line of cars and trucks all of the day and into the night. A large part of these travelers were stopping Friday at the Platte bridge to enjoy the majestic flow of the great volume of water. DIES IN OMAHA From Thursday's Daily The announcement was received here early today of the death at Omaha of John Fitzpatrick, Jr., 54. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzpatrick, the father for many years being engaged as a member of the police force of the city and from 1896 to 1898, chief of police of the city. Mr. Fitzpatrick was born and reared here in Platts mouth and made his home here until some twenty-five years ago when he removed to Omaha and has since made his home there. He waa unmarried and has been preceded in death by the parents and one sister, who are buried here. He was a nephew of Miss Josephine Clifford of this city. The funeral services will be held in Omaha and the body brought to this city for interment Friday after- roon. DIES AT WEST POINT Miss Helen Smetana of this city has received the sad news of the passing of her friend. Miss Ella Ger ken, who died at West Point, Ne braska, on February 23rd. Miss Cerken is well known here as she was operator for several months in the beauty shop operated by Madge Keck. She later returned to her home at West Point and where she has been residing since. She has been 111 for some time, suffering from a throat infection that later developed Into pneumonia that caused her death. Phone news Items to No. 8. ENTER HOSPITAL From Thursday's Daily This morning Charles Herren de parted lor Omaha where he will enter the Nicholas Senn hospital there for a minor operation. It is expected that he will be able to return home in the next few days. Raymond, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart, was taken to Om aha today where he will undergo a Leak in Natural Gas Line Causes Much Excitement Leak in Valve North of Platte River Bridge, Makes Colorful Blaze This Morning. From Tnursdaj-s Dally A leak in a valve in the natural gas line just north of the Platte river bridge early this morning made a very colorful fire for some time until the line was cut off for repair. The leak was first discovered when the exhaust of a passing car caused the gas to break into flames and gave the driver of the car a thrill that he will long remember. The car was passing when a sudden explosion rocked the car and it was with diffi culty that the car was driven out of the danger zone as the gas roared j skyward. When the gas was first ignited the flames leaped 100 feet or more in the air as the pressure in the line forced the gas out and this continued until the section of the line feeding the broken part was cut off to await the repair of the line. -The accident occurred on the line that branches off from near Mynard to Omaha and did not interfere with the natural gas service in this city or the territory south of the river. CLUB HOLDS SECOND ELECTION King Richard (or was It Darius) lost his kingdom for want of a horse; Julian McNatt was unable to qualify a3 the second president-elect of the Community Building club after the voters had singled him out for that position last night, because his cur rent weekly dues of 10 cents had not been paid. Result, next week's president-elect will receive double the usual weekly salary, or $50. The one and only requirement for a person elected to this office to receive the salary 13 that he or she be in good standing by having their dues paid for that week. It is not necessary to be present at the election. Persons who skip a week cr two can rein state without having to pay any ofi the back weeks simply by renewing their 10 cent weekly payments. The election last night was held at the corner of Fifth and Mam streets and was attended by quite a few of the club members. With the coming of warm weather it Is plan ned to hold these weekly elections cn the street. The next election will take place Wednesday night, March 11, at 8:30 o'clock and all members of the club and others are invited to attend. CANDIDATE VISITS CITY Thoma3 E. Dunbar, of Nebraska City, candidate for the district judgship, was in the city Wednes day to attend court, looking up the old acquaintances here where he was formerly located. Mr. Dunbar Is for mer city attorney of Nebraska City, 1929-32, first secretary and treasurer of the 2nd ditrict bar association and now vice-president of the Otoe coun ty bar association. Mr. Dunbar is a graduate of Bellevue college high school and of Creighton university, receiving his L.L.B. degree in 1917. He has been very active as a trial lawyer for the past fifteen years. LEAVES ON SAD MISSION From Friday's Daily Everett Pickens, who for several days has been ill, threatened with pneumonia, received the message Thursday night of the death of his mother at Kansas City. Mr. Pickens while 111 himself insisted on going to the home of his parents and was taken by auto to Kansas City today. Jos. H. McMaken Files for Office of Commission'!- First Republican Filing for This Of- lice This Morning on Last Day for Entry. From Thursday's Daily This morning Joseph II. McMaken, lifetime resident of this community, made hi3 filing as a candidate for the republican nomination for the of- fice of county commissioner from the first district. Mr. McMaken is well known over thi3 section of the county where he has been engaged in the contracting and transfer business since his youth, almost every man, woman and child in the community being acquainted with "Joe" as he is familiarly known, j This is the first time that Mr. Mc Maken lias aspired to offica aside from several terms on the city coun- cil from the second ward of Platts mouth. Mr. McMaken has long been famil iar with road work and in this line is ably qualified to serve on the coun- ty board should he be named to the post and his long business career also is an asset to him in the race. ELECT OFFICERS ing can be arranged, expects to start From Thursday's Da"y a ox The Woman's Federation of the the installation of a full and com Presbvterian church met yesterday P'ete line of all kinds of stock feeds. afternoon in the Fellowship room of the church with a very large attend- """ fin ance. Mrs. H. G. McClusky had tain a factory on the south side at charge of the devotional hour and Omaha and will be in a position to for the missionary lesson she present- Pt in a very large line of products ed in a very interesting manner a tor the use of the farms, sketch of the life and work of Dr. The representatives of the com Kagawa. the outstanding Christian Pany were here today to look over the and civic leader of the Orient. situation and to get ready as soon as Many items of business were trans- possible to have the place, op n and acted and much interest centered in the reading of the newly drawn cir- cles for the coming church year. These circles will organize for work later in the month. The new officers elected at the February meeting will take their places at the April meeting. These officers are: Mrs. Sterling Ingwersen,' president; Mrs. Karl Keil, first vice president; Mrs. L. L. McCarty, eec- ond vice-president; Mrs. L. O. Minor, missionary chairman; Mrs. John Sat tler. Jr., secretary; Mrs. Geo. Lush- insky. treasurer; Miss Caroline Baird,,by Elizabeth Davis and Marjorie Be White Cross secretary. voe who Save a very pleasing piano Mrs. Monte Streight of San Fran- duet. Billy Rose Canterbury made Cisco. California, formerly a very ac-;tfae most interesting doll out of gum tive member In the church was pres- drops and toothpicks, so she was also ent and when introduced responded awarded a prize. very pleasingly with words of mem-J Betty Mae received many lovely ory and encouragement. Sifts which she will enjoy a long The business over, a fine program time. was presented under the direction of ' MIss Kathryn Barkus assisted her Miss Hiatt and Miss Lee and delic- mother in serving a dainty birthday ious refreshments were served by circle 5 who were the hostesses of! the day. DOINGS IN DISTRICT COURT In a record-breaking volume of T . . . , . Livingston passed on a large number of motions and orders in cases In the district court here. In the case of the City of Platts mouth vs. John E. Hazzard, et al, confirmation of sale was made by the court for the disposal of the various properties involved in the sale. In the case of Mary n. Griffin vs. John A. Griffin, after hearing some testimony. Judge Livingston sustain ed the motion of the defendant for modification of a previous court or- der. Custody of the minor child was awarded to the defendant, John A. Griffin. In the case of Maxine C. Rainey vs. Donald Rainey, decree of divorce The state of Nebraska filed an ap was granted plaintiff, the defendant Peal wltb the supreme court Friday not contesting the case. DISCHARGED FROM HOSPITAL Word received here from John Potter, of Ashland, who has been at the Veterans' hospital in Lincoln for several weeks undergoing treatment, . a1 A. v. .... -11 1 , m siace mai. wa uiavuarseu i uea-1 George B Mann who ha8 been at day and is feeling a lot better, al- the Immanuel ho3pital at Omaha for though it will be necessary that he the past ten daySf undergoIiig exam continue medicinal treatment for Ination and treatment. returned some time. He reports "Bunk" Gcd- home Friday. Mr. Mann has been ill win still there, waiting for a spec- for 80me time and the cause of hIa ial brace to be fitted, after which be illness has proven quite baffling, will be able to return to his home south of this city. THE SOCIAL CIRCLE CLUB i I The Social Circle club met with Mrs. Joe Martis February 25 with Mrs. John Hobscheidt assistant hos- 'Z The leaders being unable to e February lesson, this was a continuation of the January lesson, a!so a social meeting. Just a tew members were present, but everyone enjoyed the day greatly, visiting and learning the new waffle stitch in crocheting. Tke most enjoyable part was the wonderful dinner the hos tesses prepared, with the covered dishes each member brought. There was plenty for a much larger crowd, All present had a wonderful time, CLUB REPORTER. New Firm to Locate in This City Very Soon Sfcamblen mblen & Helm Milling Co., o Omaha, Secures Lease on Alfa Mai2e Mill Building. From Thursday's Dallr The final details of a long time lease was closed yesterday whereby the Alfa-Maize building at Third and Pearl streets was secured by the milling firm of Shamblca & Helm Co., of Omaha. I This rnmnpnv ns soon as tho hnilfl- chicken feeds and anything In thisj ready for business. CELEB RATES BIRTHDAY In honor of the eighth birthday of Miss Betty Mae Barkus, her mother entertained a number of her little irienas weanesaay aner scnooi. Games and contests were entered into very heartily by the little ones, joined by Misses Dorothy Turner and Helen Barkus. Prizes for the best performance in the Major Bowes program were won lunch. Present were: Richard Soennich- sen, Sharon Hill, Anna Martin, Dor othy Jean Cappell, Elizabeth Davis, Ruthle Woest, Marilyn Kieck, Leon McCarty, Ray Larson, Jr., Marcella Swanda, Leslie Niel, Jr., Marjorie Devoe Robert Marshall, Kenneth Walters, Billy Rose Canterbury, Milly ' , Kozacek, Betty Mae Barkus. VISITS IN CITY Mrs. Mary Sydebotliam, wlio is now makia her home Cortland. Ne- urasKa, was nere weuueauay lur me day, visiting at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Stine, as well as meeting a number of the old friends. Mrs. Sydebotham has been spending the winter with a daughter at Cortland. STATE APPEALS from a Judgment for $433 obtained jby the Fairway Oil company 6T Blair j which pleaded that a change in gra'Le of a paved highway forced it to ex 'pend $2,900 to make its filling sta tion workable. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Phone the news lo No. 6. Civic Body is Opposed to ICC Rate Control Chamber of Commerce Directorate Passes Resolution Against the Giving of Such Eights From Thursday's Daily By unanimous vote at its bi-weekly noon-day luncheon today, the Chamber of Commerce directorate passed a resolution against vesting the Interstate Commerce commission with rate making rights governing the new river transportation soon to become available io the middle west as a result of the extensive river de velopment program now under way on the Missouri river, calculated to make it navigable beyond Platts mouth within the coming year, and as far as Yankton by 1038. Several members of the local civic luncheon group speke for the reso lution which was introduced by T. H. Pollock, chairman of the Rivers and Harbors committee of the Chamber, all voicing the opinion that it would be well nigh ruinous to the new water transportation system to place rate-making pcrogatives in the hands of the railroad minded Interstate Commerce commission, as is proposed In the Eastland bill now before con gress, a bill sponsored by Railroad Co-Ordinator Eastland. The vote hi favor of the resolu tion was unanimous and the secre tary was directed to have copies of same sent at once to Nebraska's two senators and five congressmen in Washington. As the matter now stands, rate making rights are vested in the River Navigation association. It was. also voted that the Platts mouth C. of C. invite Lincoln . to consider 'making ' Plattsmouth" their logical "port" when river transpor tion arrives, as well as call attention of the rail accessibility of this point to other outstate towns, especially south of the Platte river, that will eventually make use of the waterway for their long-distance grain hauls to the east and west coasts. Various plans for increasing the Plattsmouth trade territory, improv ing home surroundings, etc., were discussed at the meeting. Supt. Devoe of the Entertainment committee announced that Governor Cochran will be here the latter part of March or early in April for an other of the famous Happy Hundred dinners. Mr. Tidd announced that a Bet ter Yards and Gardens contest was being considered and full details would be announced soon. Announcement was also made of the location of a new industry in the alfalfa mill building. There were thirty-one present at the luncheon, including Peter Carr, the new baker, and D. M. Babbitt of the Cass County Implement company, another concern that recently locat ed here. GIVEN A SURPRISE A surprise party was given Glen Carlburg, March 4, in honor of his sixteenth birthday. He received many useful gifts. The evening was spent in playing games. At a late hour a dainty and delicious lunch was served by Mrs. C. O. Carlburg, as sisted by Evelyn Lee -Gooding. , Those present were Marie Allen, Francis Minniear, Mildred Eledge, Katherine Hiner, Thelma Capper, Evelyn Lee Gooding, Ray Alan Ed mund3on, Tom Phillips, Donald Wall, Harley Minniear, Leonard Weiland, Clifton Gooding, Glen Carlburg and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Carlburg. TWO SMALL FIRES The fire department was called Thursday evening to the Kraeger home' on Oak street where sparks from a chimney burning out caused a great deal of apprehension. The chimney was cleared and without loss to the roof. This morning the department was called to the home of Miss Elizabeth Spangler at 10th and Rock streets. Sparks from the chimney falling on the large shingle roof of the house caused a small blaze. A burned area of some four feet on the roof was suffered. The blaze was extinguished with chemicals with very little loss. GOES TO HOSPITAL Thursday afternoon John M. Rish el, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rishel, was taken to Omaha where he will be placed in the Methodist hospital for care and treatment. John has been ill for the past several months and his condition has not shown the improvement that was hoped for and he will be placed under the care of specialists. His case started with a severe attack of rheumatism and with complications adding to the severity of the case. School Hears Talk on Civil Government Hon. George E. Nickles of Murray, Discusses Functions of State and Local Governments. Friday afternoon the civic class of Wayne Alvord of the high school, had the pleasure of a very interest ing and instructive address by Hon. George E. Nickles, of Murray, repre sentative from Cass county in the last two sessions of the legislature. Mr. Nickles from his study of gov ernment subdivisions and functions was able to give a very clear and in teresting recital of the functions that were a part of the state, the county and city or township government and how all had their parts to perform in the conduct of the affairs of their subdivisions. Mr. Nickle3 took up at length the work of the legislature and the pro cedure that is followed when bills and measures are introduced, referred to committees and finally the action when the bill is reported out for consideration of the members of the legislature. , ' The address was much appreciated by the students and was a great fea ture of the study of Civil govern ment. VIEW FLOODED AREA Carl Ofe of the Ofe Oil Co., was in Omaha Wednesday in company with Howard Fullerton and had the op portunity of seeing a large area of flooded country in the Missouri val ley. The Plattsmouth men were in vited by G. E. Malarky of the Ale- mite company, for a trip in his pri vate plane over the flooded area. They flew over the vicinity of Mis souri Valley and Mondamin, Iowa, where the waters of the Boyer river as well as Willow creek and the Soldier river cutoff have poured over the countryside. Mr. Ofe reports the condition in the vicinity of Missouri Valley es pecially is very bad and the small rivers have spread all over the coun try and into sections of Missouri Val ley, where houses stand as dark spots in the sea of water as viewed from the plane. The plane trip enabled the party to cover a large area of territory and to more fully appreciate the plight of the Iowa residents in the flood area. FUNERAL OF MRS. H0ES0N The funeral of the late Mrs. Jen nie Hobson was held on Friday after noon at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets. There was a large number of the old friends and neighbors present to share the sorrow of her passing with the mem bers of the family. The services were in charge of IRev. V. C. Wright of the First Meth odist church who brought words of comfort to the members of the fun eral party. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery in the west part of the city. PATIENTS DOING WELL Plattsmouth patients at the Nich olas Senn hospital at Omaha are all reported as doing very nicely. W. A. Wheeler, who has been gravely ill from pneumonia, is now definitely showing marked improvement and it Is hoped that he may soon be out of danger. R. H. Chriswisser, who has been there taking treatment, is ex pected to be able to leave the hos pital today and return home. Mrs. Louis Sykora and Mrs. Mathilde Ram sel, are also reported as doing nicel and it is hoped will soon be able to leave the hospital. Plattsmouth Rotarians are to Entertain Club s Intercity Meet Here Monday Evening to Greet District President and Director E. H. McFaddin. The Plattsmouth Rotary dub on Monday evening will be host lo &:x intercity meeting at which there will be present representatives of s'V n visiting clubs. The meeting will be held to honor Edward F. McFaddin. of Hope, Ar kansas, director of International Ro tary, as well as Robert Hastings, of Crete, the president of the nineteenth district. The members will enjoy a dinner party at the American Legion audi torium at C:30. The towns that will be represent ed will be GlcnwccJ, Council l:lu::s. i 1 i Edward F. McFaddin Red Oak, and Shenandoah, Iowa. Falls CiTy, Nebraska City, Ashland and Plattsmouth. Edward F. McFaddin is an attor ney at Hope, Arkansas, and was for merly assistant attorney of Arkansas. He was born in Hope In 1SD4. He attended Hendrix College at Con way, Arkansas, and Simmons College at Abilene, Texas, receiving his 11. A. degree from the latter institution. In 191C he received his LL.B. d- grte from the University of Texas, and In 1917 he was graduated from Colum bia University In New York City with the degree of LL.M. He attended the first U. S. Army Officers Training Camp in 1917, and was commission ed a captain of infantry and served overseas in the World war. lie is now a member of the Arkansas Crip pled Children's Commission. Mr. McFaddin has been a member of the Rotary club of Hope, Arkan sas, since 1329 and was president of that club in 1929-30. In 19C2-:J3 he was governor of the 62nd district of Rotary International. He was chair man of the club service coim.iittee and extension committee of Rotary International and a member of the aims and objects committee ot Kotury International in 1933-31. an! was appointed a member of the club ser vice committee and chairman .f the extension committee for 1 0 3 4 -5 . He was elected to the board of dii triors of Rotary International for 1 Ii C f -C G at the Mexico City c-onvoutfon. NEBRASKA CITY PEOPLE V7ED This morning at the reside ne of Paul's 1 the kc and bra ska ter of nd the t Hcr ar Ne le will braska Rev. G. A. Pahl of the St. jEvangclical church, occurre marriage of Miss livrs? M. Uc: ;Mr. Olin J. Hcrzog. both of N City. The bride is a daug!. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Reese, u groom of Mr. and Mrs. Augur jzog, prominent residents of n" braska City. The young poor. reside in the vicinity of Ne City. GOES TO COLUMBUS Clarence Forbes, well known Plattsmouth young man, departed to day for Columbus where he i3 to be 'employed in the future. The many J friends of "Clarey" will regret to see !him leave the city as he Las been one .of the leaders in the athletic sports of the city and popular with a very large circle of friends.