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tltte EtAte Historical Eodrfy VOL. no. in PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 1936. NO. 34 May Fete is Held at Mynard School Closing Program Prested by Pupils of Two Schools in Mynard Community, at Chet Wiles Home. On Tuesday evening the residents in the vicinity of Mynard were In at tendance at a most unusual May-fete where the school pupils of Mrs. Lucile Wiles and Alice Barbara Wiles com bined to stage their closing-day school program. It was held on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wiles, and with the use of electric lights and the mild weath er added to the pleasantness of the occasion. The playlet, "Help Save the Trees," was staged on the porch overlooking the spacious lawn. The principle characters were selected from the upper grades of both schools. As Mrs. Roy O. Cole sound ed the strains of the march, the pro cession, f tended kits way slowly down -Ti'walk w ith Mis Mary Helen Dill . 'Queen of the Wood Nymphs," and little Mary Margaret Cole as train bearer, the queen ascended her throne. She was followed by eight wood nymphs, who formed an aisle by arching their American flags, as the messengers from the east, west, north and south passed under, to take their places on the stage, after which the wood numphs gave a patriotic flag drill while the "Star-Spangled Banner" was being played by Mrs. Cole. Following came the queen's "four ladies in waiting," carrying large bouquets, as did the queen. They were Pauline Wilson, Jac queline Wetenkamp, Wileen Rusk and Margaret Hammons, who paused to sing, "Welcome Sweet Springtime" before taking their stations. Clarke Wiles, as first herald, calls the court of queen of the .wood nympths to order, while Clayton Sack, as prime minister addressed the queen and states the object of this occasion. Then followed the messages to the queen from different sections of the country, all dressed in their respec tive costumes, as the butterflies, rab bits, bees, and from the north, the snowballs. Frances Wilson dressed In a petaled crepe paper costume sang, "A Little Pink Rose." At the close of the playlet, the pri mary classes of Dist. 45, gave a dou ble May-pole dance, one on each side of the entrance to the stage, which was a pretty closing of the evening's entertainment. The school exhibits were also on display for inspection by the par ents. Punch and wafers were served on the lawn, with Mrs. Lucille WileS in charge of the punch bowl, and Mis3 Alice Barbara Wiles, the wafers. This program consumated a fitting climax of the year's work of both these schools. RESTAURANT CHANGES MADE From Monday's Daily: This morning the restaurant busi ness which as been conducted by Wil liam M. Barclay, changed hands when H. A. Jacobs of Clay Center, Nebras- braska, opened the restaurant that he has purchased from Mr. Barclay Mr. Jacobs and family and his son, Robert Jacobs and family, are now located in the apartments In the Bar clay building and are ready to serve the pubMc. They are experienced restaurant people and are planning on givin gthe Plattsmouth people a strictly up to the minute restaurant VISIT HERE DECORATION DAY Among the visitors here Saturday for Memorial day were Mr. and Mrs Harry Royal, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Graves and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Derleg, all of Lincoln. The party stopped here for Judge C. L. Graves and then drove on to Rock Bluffs and Union where the members of the Graves family are at rest. The party return ed home to Lincoln in the evening. VISIT HERE FROM LINCOLN Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson, Sr., with their daughters, Florence and Margaret of Lincoln and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Perkins of Omaha, were here to look after the decoration of the family plot at Oak Hill ceme tery, remaining over Sunday to visit with a group of the old time friends, VISIT IN CITY Among hte visitors here Memorial day were many of the old time resi dents of the community who came here for the decorating of their lots in the local cemetery. One of these parties comprised Mrs. Arthur Chris man, Mrs. Bert Chrlsman, Mr. and Mrs. James Kinkead and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cummings, all now liv ing in Omaha. While here they met a number of the old time friends and acquaintances. Arthur Chrisman, one of the well known Burlington trainmen, Is se- lectted as one of the conductors on the new Zephyr that Is to operate be tween Chicago and Denver. Many Gather at Young Home Sunday Afternoon Association Formed to Preserve Pio neer Cemetery Established on William Young Farm. Sunday there was gathered over 200 of the descendents of the early pioneers of eastern Cass county at the Young farm south of this city, where for many years the David Young family had resided on the farm homesteaded by William Young in the early 50's. The farm Is now owned by Mrs. Guy C. White, a granddaughter of the original settler In the territorial days. The meeting was one of the great est interest and resulted in the for mation of an association that will see that the Young cemetery where rest so many of the old settlers, will be preserved for the future years. This cemetery is on land of the Young farm whose owners donated the land for the cemetery. The program was opened by the Sigler family, Mrs. Wiley Sigler piano. . Granville . Sigler, .cornet and Juanita Sigler clarinet, giving several numbers that were very pleasing. The invocation was offered by Rev. Sloan of the Murray Presbyterian church as the fitting prelude to the fine program. The welcome to the meeting was made by Rex Young, grandson of Wil liam Young and the son of David A. Young, one of the last of the old pioneers of this section. Mr. Young gave all a cordial greeting ana ex pressed the appreciation of their gen erous attendance at the all day din ner and meeting. The Long sisters of Murray gave several vocal selections that were much appreciated by the audience. E. H. Wescott of this city, a friend of the Young family through many years, gave the history of the Young farm and the cemetery nearby which ha3 been a vital factor in the pioneer life and where much history of Cass county can be found. j The report of the secretary of the cemetery association, Mrs. Guy White, was very fine and covered carefully the work that has been conducted to improve the cemetery and secure an additional road that would supply a much needed means of reaching the cemetery. Miss Mildred Hall then gave a solo number, "Long, Long Ago," a very appropriate selection. The members of the party enjoyed several informal remarks from the descendents of the old pioneers on the Incidents that they had learned from their elders. Attorney W. A. Robertson was present and told of the progress be ing made in connection with secur ing the new road and also presided over the election that followed. The following members of tne board of control were all re-elected: A. G. Long, Charles M. Read and Mrs. Guy White. The officers named were: George Hall, president; A. G. Long, vice-president; Mrs. Clara Young White, secretary and treasurer. Dr. G. H. Gilmore, of Muray, pres ident of the Cass county Historical society, wa3 present and gave a short address. NAME IS OMITTED Through an oversight the name of Shirley Walling was omitted from the list of those who had a perfect attendance In school for the entire school year. This is an excellent showing and the school authorities are anxious that all entitled receive due credit for their attendance. Memorial Day Service for the Honored Dead Patriotic Services at American Le gion Building on Saturday Aft ernoon Honor Heroes. The memorial services In honor of the fallen soldiers, sailors and service people of the community was held on Saturday afternoon at the American Legion building where residents of the community gathered to partici pate in the very beautiful and im pressive services. The high school band with the ad dition of several of the local band men, gave two numbers at the open ing of the service and which was pre sided over by Fred Herbster, com mander of the local Legion post. The program opened with the play ing of a melody of the patriotic songs by Shirley Seiver and culminating in the singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the audience. The roll call that 13 a feature each year of the services to mark the pass ing of those of the service men of the community, this year was espe cially saddened by the fact that there is no more of the civil war veterans in the community to take part in these services. Mrs. Val Burkle, of the W. R. C. gave a short tribute to those who have gone to return no more. M. S. Kerr of the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, read the list of the dead of the war of 1898-99. The world war dead were named by J. A. Capwell, commander of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars post. The address of the day was a very impressive plea for preparedness as the best safeguard of peace, made by Captain Charles D. Simonds of the 17th infantry of Fort Crook. Cap tain Simonds stressed the fact that service men and. the soldiers are the J most earnest advocates of peace, that their experiences had taught them the deep distress that war can cause. The lack of preparedness however, caused a great los3 to nations when they were engaged in war and need less sacrifices. To prepare for defense was th greatest move in the way of permanent peace. j The American Legion Auxiliary gave an impressive setting of their memorial service in the field of white crosses, this being carried out by Mrs. Otto Keck, president, with Mrs. Don Seiver at the piano. Shirley Seiver gave an impressive number, "Flan ders Field," while Dorothy Ann Will, one of the talented young vocalists of the city, was heard in the vocal se lection, "Sleep Comrade Sleep." In this impressive service Richard Soen- michsen and Margaret Capple assist ed in placing the red poppies of re membrance. The meeting was closed by the sounding of taps. In the morning there were services at the G. A. R. mound by J. A. Cap- well who read "The Little Green Tents" and the salute by the firing squad from Fort Crook that so kindly came here to take part In the service. At the Legion plot the service was conducted by Commander Herbster and Mrs. Otto A. Keck, auxiliary president. NEW BANK CLERK From Monday's Daily Miss Mildred Cacy, member of the graduating class of 1935 of the Plattsmouth high school, is starting today as a clerk at the Plattsmouth state bank and assisting in the work at this large and very busy banking house. The vacation period for the clerks is now coming on and the ad ditional clerk will assist much in handling the bank business. CALLED TO LINCOLN Mr. and Mrs. J. Howard Davis de parted for Lincoln Sunday, called there by the illness of Mrs. Parker, mother of Mrs. Davis. The mother was taken suddenly with a severe attack or appendicitis and it was necessary to hurry her to the hos pital for treatment. Mrs. Davis is remaining at Lincoln with the moth er. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Fricke of Ashland, were in the city Sunday to enjoy the day at the home of F. G Fricke and family. HAVE HOLIDAY GATHERING The members of the James Yelick family had a very pleasant holiday gathering on Saturday at their home and culminating in a delightful pic- inc supper Saturday evening. Those who enjoyed the event were Mr. and Mrs. Francis Yelick and daughter, of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ye lick and Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Craig, of Des Moines, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Carr, of Columbus, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Yelick, T. J. Yelick. Mr. and Mrs. James Yelick and Richard, Rob ert and James of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Carr j also enjoyed a visit at the home of Mr. Carr's par ents over Sunday. Visiting Here from the Far Off Pacific Isles Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rodrignes of Hono lulu, Arrive to Attend Creigh ton Graduation Exercises. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. iodrigues of Honolulu, Hawaii, are here to spend a short time and witness the gradu ation of their son, Raymond Rodri gues from the Creighton university college of dentistry, completing his five years of study with very high scholastic honors In his chosen pro fession. The Rodrigues family are very prominent in business and social cir cles of Honolulu where they have made their home for many years, Air. Rodrigues being at the head of the railroad system that operates on the island of Oahu, the island in which the capitol city of Honolulu is located. Their sons have been educated in leading schools of the mainland, however, and Raymond is the latest to receive his degree at the Creighton commencement on June 4 th. The family, consisting- of Mr. and Mrs. Rodrigues and their two young er sons, Walter and Jacob, have been visiting in the east where Mr. Rordi- gues has been looking after some business affairs at New York City. With the graduation over they are returning to the islands where Ray mond is expected to locate and prac tice his profession. Walter Rodrigues is a well known semi-professional ball player and accompanied the team from the islands to this country where they have played very success fully and are expecting to make a tour of the several states. While here the Rodrigues family were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bestor and Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Robertson for dinner and tea, leaving Sunday for Nebraska City for a visit with old friends. During his vacations from the uni versity, Raymond Rodrigues has largely spent them in this city at the Bestor home and has made a very large circle of friends who will wish him the greatest of success in this new field of activity. MOVES TO SOUTH DAKOTA Sunday the members of the H. L. Taplett family moved from this city where they have resided for the past few years, to Sioux Falls, South Da kota, where they are to make their home in the future and where Mr. Taplett has been located for the past year. The family has remained here until Vernon Taplett, member of the 1936 class of the high school might complete his school work as he has spent his high school years in the local school. Mr. Taplett has charge of the in terests of one of the large beverage handling companies in the west and headquarters at Sioux Falls, so that the change will make it much more convenient for the family. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL E. J. Delaney, owner of the Colo nado apartment house, was taken to Omaha Saturday where he entered the St. Joseph hospital for treatment and observation as he has not been well for some time. VISIT AT UNION Mr. and Mrs. John Banning and Mrs. Banning's sister, Miss Mayme O'Donnell, of Alvo, were visitors in this city Saturday, going from here to Union for a visit with relatives and friends. , Year-End Pro gram of St. John's Parochial School Large Audience Attends Exercises at K. C. Hall Monday Night A Small Class Graduates. From Tuesday's- Daily: A large audience was present at the Knights of Columbus hall last night to witness the year-end pro gram and eighth grade graduation exercises of St. John's parochial school. This year's graduation class is composed of but three, being by far the smallest in recent years. Last year there were twelve and next year's class promises to exceed that number by two or three. The program was opened with a "Welcome" by four lads from the C class and first grade. Following this, the Primary girls presented a short skit, ."The Dolly Show." Next on the program was a three act comedy drama entitled, ,'The Boy Scouts' Good Turn," in which fifteen boys from the grades took part. All were well trained under the direction of the Ursuline Sisters, teachers in the local school and the play, which took some forty minutes to present, was well received by the audience. "The Sewing Circle," a one-act playlet by girls from the higher grades, with Edward Gradoville as Johnie Smith, tattletale son of the family, whose frankness of expres sion kept the mother in deep water and sent the guests home in disgust, made a real hit with the audience. The Intermediate grades presented "Pie, Pickle and Ham," a health play, as the concluding number on the en tertainment program. The stage was then set for the eighth grade graduates, and Bernard Kubicka launched forth on the pre sentation of the valedictory.. The address to the graduates was made by Attorney J. A. Capwell, a member of the board of education of the Plattsmouth public schools, who spoke of the thorough manner of teaching and the religious atmos phere in the parochial schools and welcomed the eighth grade graduates to Plattsmouth high school at the opening of the fall term in Septem ber. Rev. George Agius, pastor of St. John's church, made the presentation of diplomas and awards, bringing to a close the interesting evening's pro gram. The eighth grade graduates are Anna Altschaffl, Matthew Sedlak and Bernard Kubicka. LEAVING FOR EUROPE Sunday evening Miss Helen Hunter entertained a large group of the rela tives and friends at her home on North 8th street, the event being in honor of Carl Brewer of Calloway, Nebraska, brother-in-law of Miss Hunter. Mr. Brewer Is sailing June 4th from New York for Germany where he is to enjoy a visit with his mother and sister, who are still residing in his childhood home in Europe. The members of the party enjoyed a very delightful time in visiting and amid the pleasant surroundings it proved a real treat to all of the mem bers of the party and who Joined in wsihing Mr. Brewer a very pleasant voyage to the old home and a safe re turning. Those who participated In the event were Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Raun, Betty and Lou Ann, Walthill; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hunter, Barbara and Billy, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Rapp, Marion, Joan, Kathryn, Om aha; Mr. and Mrs. William Wulf, Mrs. Henry Wulff, Avoca; Mrs. Wil liam Peters, Weeping Water; Mr George Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. F. A Hansen, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gansemer, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Philpot, Howard and Irene, Nehawka; Mrs. Jake Hild, Catherine, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Ingwerson, Plattsmouth; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hild, Murray, and the guest of honor, Mr. Brewer. ENJOY VISIT HERE Miss Helen Hunter has as house guests at her home this week, Mrs. Henry Wulff of Avoca and Mrs. Wil liam Peters of Weeping Water. WELLS CLAN MEETS The "Wells Clan" held their an nual get together meeting Saturday, Decoration day, at the home of Mrs. Sarah Kerr with M. S. Kerr and wife. Those present from Red Oak were Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Breese, W. E. Wells and his four daughters and three sons-in-law and two grandsons, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Thompson and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Lent, from Colorado, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Miller and Miss Ernestine Wells. The day was a sad one, for one chair made vacant by the passing away of Mrs. W. E. Wells in Janu ary. Mrs. Edna Evans, being In the east, could not be present as usual. Funeral of David Lancaster Held at Murray Large Number Join in Tribute to Well Loved Young Man of That Community. Tuesday afternoon a very large number of the friends gathered at the Christian church at Murray to pay their last tributes of love and respect to David Lancaster, whose death has come as such a severe blow to the many friends. The Rev. C. Loyd Shubert, pastor of the Murray Christian church, brought the message of comfort of the Christian faith and the hope of the future meeting when there shall be no parting. A mixed quartet composed of Mrs. Fred Hanni, Mrs. Leonard Lutz, Richard Brendel, Clyde Ferry, gave two of the numbers requested by the family and which had been played at the funeral of his sister, Bertha, sev eral years ago, "Going Down the Val ley" and "Does Jesus Care." - The body was laid to rest in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery north of Ne hawka, the pall bearers being old time friends and associates, Alvin Meisinger, Ivan Deles Dernier, "John J. Stones, Albert Scudder, Cutris Farris and James Hoschar. The Sattler funeral home of this city, had charge of the funeral ar rangements. ANNOUNCE MARRIAGE From Monday's Dally: Announcement is made today of the marriage of Msis Rutheda Dysart, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dy sart, of Union, to Leslie E. Feusner of Beaver City. The couple were married Nov. 9, 1935, at 3 p. m., at Paplllion, with Judge Harvey O. Col lins officiating. They were accom panied by the bride's mother. The bride wore a green silk crepe sport dress trimmed in gold, with black accessories. She was graduated with honors from Peru State Teach ers college, where she affiliated with Alpha Mu Omega, Kappa Delta Pi and Alpha Erudito, national schol astic fraternities. For the past two years she has been an instructor in the Odell high school, and the past year taught normal training. The couple will reside in Lincoln where Mr. Feusner is associated with the Bankers Life Insurance company of Nebraska. DRAW DOWN FINES Late Monday afternoon two Strang ers apparently under the influence of liquor, were observed sitting on the walk near 5th and Main streets and their actions attracted the at tention of Chief of Police Libershal and Sheriff Homer Sylvester. The men were driving a small car and a search revealed that they had several wall-eyed pike in a box in the car as well as a good sized Jag person ally. The men and the fish were taken to the city jail and remained for the night. This morning they were arraigned before Judge C. L. Graves and made a plea of guilty. The court assessed a fine of $10 and costs each and the sentence wa a suspended for thirty days on the agreement of the men to try and make part settlement. They gave the names of Charles Barker and Fred Gladfelter of Om aha and Fort Crook. Large or small your printing Job will receive our prompt atten tion, call no. e. Youth Movement Provides Much Needed Activities In Plattsmouth and Other Sections of County Young Men Carry on Community Work. A program furnishing young peo ple a means of earning a monthly wage and at the same time making possible many services beneficial to the community Is being carried on in Cass county through the work projects of the National Youth Ad ministration. These young people, who are be tween the ages of sixteen and twenty-five, are not attending school. They work forty-six hours per month for which they receive one-third of the WPA wage, a salary of thirteen dollars monthly. However, they do not displace the regular employees of private indus try or local government, since the work in which they are engaged would not be carried on were It not for the NYA program. The benefit of their work to the community is manifest in the ser vices they are making possible in Plattsmouth, where their activities are under the supervision of Super intendent of Schools Lowell S. De voe. Regarding the NYA work here Mr. Devoe has said: "The moral development has been the outstanding feature of the pro gram. These young men and women during the past winter have felt that they are a part of the social order and are proud of the fact that they have an opportunity to make a con tribution in a small way. I have found the work projects of consider able value to my community." Under Mr. Devoe's direction the young people have been assisting in supervision of lunch rooms through out the entire school system. . They have also rendered a service to the community by aiding with the copy ing of records at the city hall and in landscaping the athletic park. Sev eral city-owned lots have been level ed, which has done much to improve the appearance of the city. Mr. Devoe is of the opinion that through the experience the youths are getting in their work they will find themselves better fitted for posi tions in private industry. This is one of the most Important phases of the program, since the preparation and experience they receive is of lasting value. At Weeping Water Superintendent of Schools L. A. Behrends was direct ing the NYA work in that commun ity. Much of the work done there was for the improvement of educa tional and recreational facilities. These benefits are now being received by all young people of the commun ity. An NYA worker In Union was as sisting with the mending of library books and acting as library assistant. Superintendent of Schools H. D. Bugbee directed the project, which Is now closed. RESIGNS SCHOOL POST From Tuesday's Dally: Last evening at the meeting of the board of education the resig nation of Wayne Alvord, teacher in the high school was received by the board. Mr. Alvord with his brid. the former Miss Dorothy Downey, are at Lincoln where they are spend ing their honeymoon. Mr. Alvord has secured a position In the Red Oak, Iowa and will take up his work there this coming fall. Mr. Alvord was one of the popular teachers of the high school system for the past two years and the many friends will regret to see him leave the city and his school work. HONOR VETERAN MASON Monday evening at the session of Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., Dr. Howard J. Hill, was hon ored with the bronze Jordan medal, given the oldest Mason in point of service In his lodge. The presentation was made by William A. Robertson, grand senior warden of the Nebraska Masons. Dr. Hill, who 13 a resident of the Nebraska Masonic Home, Is a member of Harlan lodge No. 115 of Alma, Nebraska.