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ffelrr. Hectical Sodtty J be nth VOL. NO. IH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 24, 1936. NO. 57 Creation of Lakes Planned for Cass County Sponsored; by Wildlife Federation; Worked Out by A. L. Tidd as Conservation Measure. The creation of a group of arti ficial lakes over Cass county, sug gested a few months ago by A. L. Tidd. local chairman of the National Wildlife Federation, now seems to be practically assured. The creation of these lakes is urged as a matter of vital import ance in the conservation program of the central west and affecting the entire country. The lakes will, in the first place, serve as a refuge to the wild life of the territory where they exist, they will also tend to supply moisture to the nearby terri tory and aid in combating future drouths that might visit this part of the west. The lakes also will serve as the means of employment for many of the farmers affected by the drouth. The lakes will make a per manent improvement to the state that will grow with the passing of the years and enrich the sections where they are located. In the moves for the creation of the lakes Mr. Tidd took the matter of a committee up with the board of county commissioners and two from each of the three districts were ap pointed to make surveys and suggest possible locations. The persons named were S. S. Davis, Alfred Gansemer, first; Nelson Berger, Walter O'Brien, second; William Sluter, Bert Lytle, third. These gentleman joined in suggestions where lakes might pos sibly be located to the best advantage and secured many recommendations from the residents of the county as to the lake possibilities. In addition bankers over the coun ty -were contacted to take up with their patrons suggestions as to pos sible sites for lakes so that they might be well placed over the county. In this group were Elmer Hallstrom, Avoca; Carl Ganz, Alvo; Henry fool, Murdock; W. J. Rau, Manley; Dr. N. J. Talcott. Greenwood; W. G. Boe deker, Murray. There were forty-five sites sent in and approved on last Thursday and which have been placed in the hands of the state and federal departments which will have charge of the allot ment and construction of the lakes. It has been announced that this work of lake construction as part of the drouth relief program, will be started as soon as possible to furnish employment to a large number of the men hi various sections of the coun ty. Mr. Tidd has asked that $75,000 be allotod to Cass county for the lake construction program of the work. District officers of the WPA, under which the program will be placed are hopeful of an early start of the work. RECOVERING FROM ACCIDENT Walter J. Wunderlich, cashier of the Bank of Nehawka, who was in jured so severely three weeks ago in an accident north of Nehawka, is now at home and improving slowly. Mr. Wunderlich has suffered several injuries which included a slight skull fracture, a fracture of the jaw as well as an injury to his nose and many severe bruises. He was at the Bryan Memorial hospital at Lincoln for a short time, but was able to re turn home a few days ago. C. A. Rosencrans of this city was at Ne hawka Wednesday to visit him and much pleased to find that he is show ing such splendid progress. DIES IN DAKOTA From Thursday's Dally t This morning a message was re ceived by the members of the NIckles family here of the death early today of Mrs. C. F. Nickles, at her home at Wall, South Dakota. The deceased lady was a sister-in-law of Lee and Miss Etta Nickles and Mrs. Crosser, as well as George E. Nickles. The members of the family from Cass county are expecting to attend the funeral services at Wall. While never living here, Mrs. Nickles was known to a large num ber of local people. RETURN FROM TRIP Rev. and Mrs. A. Lentz; of the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church, returned Wednesday from their trip to Oklahoma and the south and also at Odell, Nebraska, the latter place they stopping for a short time with the relatives of Mrs. Lentz. While on the trip Rev. Lentz suffered an injury to one of his limbs while on the outing and which made necessary his remaining longer than usual at iOdell. He is still feeling the effects jof the injury and will" have to re main quiet for some time at least. Garden Club Hears Address on the Iris Dr. Harry Everett of 'Lincoln Speaks to the Plattsmouth' Club at Public Library. From Thursday's Daily The Plattsmouth Garden club held their regular meeting in the audi torium of the Public Library last evening with a large attendance. Dr. Harry H. Everett of Lincoln, Nebras ka, who is a director of the American Iris Society and who was the organ izer of the Garden Club in Lincoln several years ago, delivered a splen did address on the Iris, which was very instructive and very well re ceived by the audience. Mr. Raymond C. Cook sang a solo and was accom panied by Mrs. L. S. Devoe. Dr. Everett had his wife and son with him and was very well pleased with the audience and very well pleased with what he observed in the City of Plattsmouth. He met many of his former acquaintances and friends at the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Vilas P. Sheldon of Nehawka, were out of town guests and attendants at the meeting. The program committee of the Garden club have arranged another real treat for the garden lovers of the city at their next regular meet ing on September 16, which will be an address by Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Berry of Omaha. WEDDING BELLS RING From Tnursdays Daily Wednesday afternoon and this morning were marked by several wedding3 of out of town young peo ple who had sought the happy sur roundings of this city for the joining of their lives. Fred P. Schulze and Adah Grace McParland, both of Unadilla, Nebras ka, were married Wednesday after noon at the residence of Rev. V. C. Wright of the First Methodist church. Miss Clara C. Geissle and Mr. Lyle E. Wiseman, both of Lincoln, were married on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Dr. and Mrs. H. G. Mc- Clusky, returning after the ceremony to their home in the capitol city. This morning the Wright home was the scene of a very pretty double marriage ceremony and in which Miss Helen Wallbagger Burkhart and Mr. Leo.LeRoy Johnson, both of Nebras ka City, were wedded. Rev. V. C. Wright reading the marriage lines for their ceremony as well as that of Miss Rose Mae Byrom, of Auburn and Mr. Charley A. Miller, of Ne braska City. The two weddings were witnessed by Miss Hilda Marie Burk hart and Mr. Harold Lisby, both of Nebraska City. VISIT AT CREIGHTON Mr. and Mrs. Elmer A. Webb and sons, James, Robert and Donald, are spending the week at Creighton, Ne braska, where they are enjoying a visit at the home of Mrs. Albert Tinschert, an aunt of Mrs. Webb. The family have enjoyed these visits at least once a year at the Tinschert home where Mrs. Webb was reared in her girlhood days. TO VISIT BROTHER Oscar Gapen departed this morn ing' for Parks, Nebraska, where he will visit with his brother, Lloyd Gapcn aiid family for a short time. Mr. Gapen has not had the pleasure ct a visit with the brother for some time and is looking forward with pleasure to the forthcoming meet ing. Glenn Carruth, Former Resident, Dies at Denver Son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Car ruth, Residents Here for Many Years Born Here in 1874. Glenn W. Carrutn, CI, a former resident of Plattsmouth, died Wed nesday at his home, 955 Harrison street, Denver, of a sudden heart at tack. Mr. Carruth was born in Platts mouth in 1S74, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Carruth, the father being a leading merchant in the city in the seventies and eighties and up to their removal in the early nine ties. The father erected the build ing now occupied by the Wescott store and the family home, a large brick structure, stood for many years on the bank near Eighth and Main streets. Glenn Carruth received his educa tion in the Plattsmouth schools and spent his younger years in this com munity, going ip Colorado in 1893 and in 1904 located in Denver where he has since made his home. He was an optometrist, studying for his profession in Chicago and for twenty-four years has been in prac tice in Denver. Mr. Carruth is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mable Gilman Carruth, who he married in Denver in 1906, and a sister, Mrs. Stephen J. Knight, Denver. DIES AT STEINAUER Frank A. Neugebauer of this city was called to Steinauer Wednesday by the death of his father, Ben Neugebauer, 7G, a long time resident of Pawnee county, his death follow ing an illness of some six weeks. - Mr. Neugebauer was born in Ger man Bohemia, where he'spent a large part of his lifetime and where he was married and reared his family. Twen ty-eight years ago he came to the United States and located at Stein auer where he mad his home sine? that time. He engaged in the black smithing trade and carried this on until the last illness came upon him. The deceased was a well known and highly respected citizen of his community and active in its affairs and his passing will be greatly re gretted by the residents of his home community. Sixteen years ago Mr. Neugebauer suffered the loss of his wife and since that time members of the family circle have been with him at the old home to look after his care. He is survived by three sons and four daughters, Frank, of Platts mouth; William and John Neuge bauer, Mrs. Adele Canfield, of Stein auer; Mrs. Marie Neugebauer, To peka, Kansas; Sister Mary Audrey, Leavenworth, Kansas; Miss Theresa Neugebauer, of New Jersey. LACK EVIDENCE YOUTH HARMED SWEETHEART United States Commissioner Mary Mullen at Omaha Thursday continued until Monday the hearing of Chester Kline of Plattsmouth, charged with transporting Reba Capps, 10, of Plattsmouth to Tulsa, Okla. Unless more evidence is produced the com missioner said she saw no reason for holding the youth, on one thousand dollar bond. Kline aid when the girl's parents opposed the match he and Reba got in his truck and sought without suc cess to be married at places in Ne- braska, Kansas and Oklahoma. Told that they were too young, they re turned to Plattsmouth where the parents caused Kline's arrest. The girl did not appear against Kline. She is said to be in California. World-Herald. MOTOR TO WISCONSIN Miss Helene Perry, accompanied by Miss Maxine Cloidt, and Mrs. Ed gar Wescott of Lincoln, are motor ing Friday to Stevens Point, Wis consin. They are accompanying Mrs. Carter Strand, formerly Miss Ruth Tidball, who has been here with her father during his illness. The Platts mouth ladies will enjoy a few days at the Wisconsin city before their return home. WILL VISIT IN EAST Mrs. C. A. Spacht and two chil dren, who have been visiting here during the summer at the home of the former's father, George A. Kaf fenberger, are leaving Friday for the east, accompanied by Mr. Kaffenber ger. They will enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Fox well at Milwaukee, the latter a daughter of Mr. Kaffenberger. From Milwaukee the Spacht family will continue on to their home at New Rochell, New York, where Mr. Spacht is superintendent of the city schools. Unemployment Gap as the River Work Slows Up Many Men That Have Leen Engaged in Various Projects Are Now Temporarily Laid Off. The force of the unemployed in this section was increased this week when a large number that have been engaged in river work and other ac tivities were laid off for a time at least. The stone quarries at Weeping Wa ter which has been operated by gov ernment officers, has had a layoff of some sixty workers on the rock de mand is slowing up. The Kansas City Bridge Co., also has been compelled to lay off a group of their workers owing to the low wate rstage'in the Missouri which is now at one of the lowest periods in many years. The layoffs have brought an at tendant increase in the demand for relief and which is adding a greater burden to the county and it is hoped that the new projects of WPA work can be started which will take up the men now that are idle and per mit them beins certified into these jobs. SEEKS AN INJUNCTION An action has been filed in the district court in which Samuel T. Gil- mour asks that an injunction be granted him against F. W. Klaus- mire, to prevent the defendant from entering on or trespassing on Gov ernment Lot 1, section 33, township 12, or his agents or, servants from trespassing on the property of the plaintiff. The petition as filed by the plain tiff's attorneys, Jesse L. Root and A. L. Tidd, states that the plaintiff is the record holder of title to the above property, that a roadway right-of-way for county highway No. 373 was granted through the place. It is further stated that the defend ants have trespassed by entering a private gate on the property and parking and driving motor vehicles over the property of the plaintiff, that also the defendant has caused excavations to be made along a chute of the Missouri river that threatens the pasture lands of the plaintiff and that the defendant be enjoined also from further excava tion. The plaintiff also in separate ac tion asks for the quieting of the title of Government Lot 1 in his name as against F. W. Klausmire, et al. CARD OF THANKS I desire to express my appreciation for the many kindnesses shown me since my injury last winter when I was taken to the hospital in Omaha. During the time people have written me letters, sent cards, called to see me at the hospital, sent flowers, for which I am truly thankful. Espe cially to Mrs. R. A. Bates for sending the Plattsmouth Evening Journal (luring my stay there. Again I thank you all. Mrs. Mathilda Ramsel. LEAVE FOR VACATION Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Wilson, Mildred and Roy of Murray, also Mrs. J. A. Wilson of Cedar Creek, departed for a short vacation, and will visit rela tives at Wichita, Kansas and Osceola, Missouri. Mj. Wilson plans to do some fish ing in the Osage river; which used to be his old fishing place when he was a boy. The elevator is being looked after by O. A. Davis while he is gone. John-Trant Wedding Held at Elmwood Impressive Service Held, at St. Mary's Church Father Kaczmark and Very Rev. Mosler Officiate. A very pretty w edding was solemn ized, Wednesday, August 19, at 8:00 a. m. at the St. Mary's church in Elmwood when Miss Vivian Adele John, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William John became the bride of Richard J. Trant, the son of Mrs. R. J. Trant of Cambridge, in the pres ence of 75 guests. Rev. J. J. Zacz marek assisted by the Very Rev. Mos ler of Plattsmouth, vicar general, and the acolytes, Teddy, John and Law rence Zoz, performed the double-ring ceremony. The church was decorated with large baskets of pastel gladioli and white satin ribbons marked the pews. The altar was beautifully de corated with lighted candles, asters, and ferns. Preceding the ceremony and during the nuptial mass Miss Phyllis Straub of Avoca played a number of selections on the organ. The processional was from Lohen-j grin and the recessional was Mendel ssohn's "Spring Song." During the nuptial mass Miss Genevieve Trant of Cambridge, sister of the groom, played a number of violin selections, "Ave Maria." "Benedictus," "O Promise Me," and "O Lord I Am Not Worthy." The bride, who was given in mar riage by her father, was attired in a floor length gown of colonial blue velvet and matching turban. The dress was Empire style, floor length. She carried a bouquet of Briar Cliff roses and baby breath tied with white tulle. The bride's only attend ant was her sister Lucille, who wore a .floor length gown of royal blue Matalasse crepe with silver acces sories. She carried a bouquet of Talis man roses and baby breath tied with yellow tulle. The groom was attend ed by Keefe Crowley of Cambridge and William John was an usher. . Following the ceremony a recep tion to 75 guests was held at' the John home. Miss Helen John, assist ed by Ruth E. John,. Anna Seiker, and Mary Zoz, served. Mrs. Albert Seiker and Miss Ella Atchison were in charge of the gift room and Miss Rosemary John presided at the guest booq. The bride's going away costume was a black wool suit trimmed in fox fur. She wore matching accessories. After a wedding trip to Estes Park and other points of interest, the couple will be. at home in Cambridge where the groom is engaged in busi ness. Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. R. J. Trant and daughter, Genevieve, and Keefe Crowley of Cambridge; Agnes Wirth and Edna Zoz of Omaha; John Wirth of Clyde, Missouri; Paul Schrader of Mary ville, Missouri; Mrs. S. Lococo and daughter, Antoninette, Josephine Giunta, Ada and Julia Heine, Mr. and Mrs. John Bickert and daughter, Ella T., and Ellen Bickert, all of Lincoln; Mrs. B. W. Stromer of Walt hill; Mr. and Mrs. O. D. Straub of Oftoe; Max and Phyllis Straub of Avoca; Mr. and Mrs. Andrev Zoz and son, Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. William Zoz, Mr. and Mrs. Xlbert Thiel, Jr., all of Murdock; Mr. and Mrs. Carl Stander of Greenwood. Miss Vivian Adele is a graduate of the Elmwood high school and of the University of Nebraska where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She has been teaching the past few years in Cambride. The following extract taken from the Cambridge Clarion attests the high regard which the Cambridge people hold for Miss Vician: "Miss John has resigned her position in the schools. She has won a most enviable place in the hearts of Cambridge people and that influ ence and leadership which she has so generously given during these j-ears of service, will contnue on through the years." VISITS IN CITY Dr. John A. Griffin, of Omaha, was in the city Wednesday evening where he spent a few hours visiting with friends and enjoying the pleasant ness of the cool evening. TO UNDERGO OPERATION Edward, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart, who was injured some time ago by the explosion of a dynamite cap, w ill be taken to Omaha Monday for examination and possible oper ation. The boy has suffered from the injury to one eye and which was not possible to have treated at the time aside from temporary aid It is expected now to take up the operation on the eye and determine just what can be done to restore the eye to its former usefulness. Rains Bring Relief Over Nebraska All Sections Receive Some Rainfall That Will Prove of Great Bene fit 33 of an Inch Here. Starting Friday arternoon showers and rains swept over all sections of Nebraska to bring freshness to the long parched areas from the central part of the state on east to the Mis souri river. Early in the afternoon heavy show ers fell south of this city in the Rock Bluff community and for the first time in many weeks the roadways were muddy and made necessary the use of chains in getting trucks out of that section where the rock quar ries are located. Showers struck this city shortly after 5 o'clock and the rain fell very nicely in showers from then on through the greater part of the night. The rainfall here up to this morn ing had registered ..33 of an inch. Heavy rain was reported from Om aha where the showers continued all of the afternoon and brought a wel come relief from the intense heat and dryness that has prevailed. The western part of Cass county had a visitation from a small twister that struck Eagle and vicinity and caused small damage to homes and buildings. A porch was torn away from the residence of William Trum- ble, and a porch at the residence of Rev. D. J. Schuyleman was moved from its foundation by the force of the wind. At the farm of Jake Froh lich, east of Eagle, there were a num ber of buildings damaged by the force of the wind. No one was re ported injured in the twister, how ever, but the storm caused a great deal of apprehension as it swept on the Eagle community. MAKES GUILTY PLEA From Saturday's Daily: This morning in the district court before Judge Charles Leslie, of Om- aha, Robert Lee Whitfield, of Mur ray, charged with forgery, made a plea of guilty to the charge as pre ferred by County Attorney W. G. Kieck. Whitfield was charged with having prepared several checks, drawn on the Murray State bank, purporting to be signed by prom inent farmers of that locality and which were passed on a number of Plattsmouth merchants. Judge Leslie after hearing the plea and the statements in the case gave the defendant a sentence under the indeterminate law of from one to three years in the state reformatory at Lincoln. John Pointer, also charged with forgery, made a plea of not guilty and will be held for trial at the No vember term of the district court. VISIT RELATIVES Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smetana and daughter, Betty Jean, of Sedalia, Mis souri, are in the city to enjoy a visit at the home of Mr. Smetana's par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Alois Smetana. They are returning home from a motor trip to the Yellowstone na tional park and the mountain regions of Wyoming, stopping off here for a short stay. TO VISIT IN CITY Last evening Patsy and Jean Nor dine, of Omaha, arrived on the Ak-Sar-Ben over the Burlington and will enjoy a visit here for an indefinite period. They are at the home of their great aunt, Miss Tillie Lehnhoff, wherp tnr will RnAnrI thp t m in ft imost pleasant visit. Former Platts ' mouth Girl Wed on West Coast Miss Jane Dunbar of Los Angeles, Married to Mr. Harry Simons at Yreka, California. The following from the Yreka (California) News gives an account of the marriage of Miss Jane Louise Dunbar, a former resident of this city and has many friends here who will learn with pleasure of her marriage: "Miss Jane Dunbar of Los Angeles became the bride of Mr. Harry Si mons at a weedding ceremony per formed by Rev. Kneeland at the Epis copal church in Yreka, Sunday morn ing, July 19. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Mr. Rich ard Kessler of Oakland, and the couple was attended by Miss Dorothy Haight and Mr. Donald Bartlett. "The only guests there were Mrs. Kessler and Mr. Claude Shoemaker of Los Angeles, close friends of the bride. Frank H. Dunbar, father of the bride, was unable to be present owing to illness. "Following the ceremony the bride and groom were entertained at the home of Mrs. Emma Haight with a wedding breakfast. Besides the wed ding party the following were pres ent at the breakfast: Mr. and Mrs. Don Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Basil Gil lette, Mr. C. A. Tappscott, and Miss Helen Lewis. "Later Mr. and Mrs. Simons left for a short wedding trip. "Mr. Simons is connected with the local traffic office 'as Teletype oper ator. "Miss Dunbar is a commercial art- st, until recently of Los Angeles, Calif. "The young couple will make their home at the Ling Apartments in this city." The bride spent her earlier years here where she received her educa tion In the local schools, leaving with her parents some twelve years ago for the west coast and where she has since resided. In her youth in this city she was very active in the work of the St. Luke's church. The bride was remembered by a large number of very attractive re membrances from the old time friends n the community here on her wed ding. GIVE FRIEND SURPRISE From Friday's Dally Last evening Mrs. Taul Wohl- farth was given a very pleasant sur prise at her home on North 6th street, a group of the neighbors and relatives Joining in the event and which was truly a real surprise in every way. The guest of honor was unaware of the happy event until the mem bers of the party suddenly arrived at the home and gave her the sur prise of her life as they entered the home. The ladies spent the time in play ing Bingo and at a suitable hour they joined in the presentation of a gift to the guest of honor. The members of the party had come with well laden baskets and this furnished a basis for the dainty and delicious refreshments that closed the evening. VERY HAPPY OCCASION The home of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Kennedy was made very happy on Tuesday when a fne son and heir ar rived to share the happiness of the home in the future years. The par ents are very happy over the new arrival and receiving the well wishes of the many friends. With the new arrival to cheer him on, it is going to be tough on opposing batters in the kittefrkall league when the father turns loose on them. SHOWING NICE IMPROVEMENT The many friends of J. R. Reeder, principal of the Plattsmouth high school, will be pleased to learn that he is showing a very nice improve ment and has rallied in fine shape from his appendectomy of last week. It is hoped that he will soon regain his strength and be ready to take up his work at the commencement of the school year In , September.