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Vol. No. LV,
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 7, 1939.
NO. 53
Firemen are
Guests of Legion
Last Evening
large Attendance at Open Air Post
Meeting Elect Delegates to
the State Convention.
Thirty-five Legion members and
nearly all of Plattsinouth's twenty
live volunteer firemen, together with
several other invited guests attend
ed the Augu.-t meeting of Hugh J.
Krarns post, American Legion, held
Thursday evening at Holly's Cabin
cr.-the-Platte. It was the second con-
Fee utive monthly meeting to be held
in this open air arena, and if the
veather is favorable, the September
reeting on the 7th will also be held
there.
Considerable business was trans-
' acted at the post meeting which pre
ceded the social activities of the
evening. George Conis. newly elect
ed commander, presided.
Name Committees
The list of standing commttee3
appointed by the new commander
wss read, being as follows:
Americanism IL L. Gayer, J. A.
Capwell, Raymond Larson and John
Turner.
Auditing John Turner. Fred
Herbster and C. E. Ledgway.
Arbor Day and Tree Planting A.
H Duxbury, L. S. Devoe and Tom
-Willing.
Cemetery Tom Walling, Elmer A.
ViVbb and Fred Herbster.
Child Welfare L. S. Devoe. Dr.
F. T. Heineman and C. A. Marshall.
Community Building Club Fred
Lugsch. Leslie Niel and Elmer Webb,
trustees. Jana Rebal, secretary.
Community Service E. G. Ofe.
Robert Cappell, Dr. J. J. Stibal and
Leslie Niel. -
Employment Relations Frank A.
RfbiiJ, A. IL. .Duxburyand II. A
Marshall. Entertainment and Promotions
Roy Holly. Fred Herbster and Fred
Lugsch.
Membership Dave Tickrel and R.
T. Cuthrell, o-chairinen. E. G. Ofe,
Roy Holly ;md Frank Rice on Pick
nil's team: E. O. Vronian. Albert
O't-x.n and J. L. Capps on Cuthrell's
team.
Memorial Day Raymond Larson,
Fted Herbster, John Turner, Wiley
Sister. Otto Keck and Otto Lutz.
Shoe Distribution L. S. Devoe
and the three Building Trustees.
Sick Committee Emil Koukal,
Frank Rice. John Hadraba and Fay
M Clintock.
SPONSORED ACTIVITIES
Boy Scouts (to continue serving to
eiul of Scout year, December 31)
Elmer Webb, chairman; E. H. Wes
eoit. advancement; J. A. Capwell,
patrol; Fred Lugsch. finance, and
E. G. Ofe, transportation.
Drum Corps Leslie Niel, chair
man and contact man; H. L. Gayer,
Kavmond Larson and Fred Herbster
(treasurer), finances, and C. A. Mar
shall, director.
Junior Baseball L. S. Devoe, Fred
Li gsch, Frank Rebal and Clyde
Jackson.
Routine reports included Commun
ity Building Club, Gibbs Shows. Boy
Scouts, Drum Corps and Junior Base
ball. In the Scout work, the post will
submit a report of the past year's
activities, including the safety patrol
and Camporee held here in competi
tion fcr the Dr. Arlo M. Dunn trophy
to be awarded at the department
convention in Lincoln. It was also
announced that the Arbor Lodge
district's early fall Court of Honor
vould be held here September 5,
with two local boys receiving Eagle '
Sccut award3.
The Drum Corps report shows a
busy month ahead with engagements
at Auburn fair, department conven
tion. Veterans' day at state fair and
several others. Regular rehearsals
of the entire corps are held on Mon
day nights, the drum section Wed
nesday nights and the buglers Fri
day nights.
The Junior Baseball season has
ended with Plattsmouth winning
six and losing six of its twelve
g?mes. Syracuse won the district
honors this year and lost to Fre
n.e nt in the second round of play.
Sick committee reported on the
rendition of leo Boynton and Adolph
Cechal, patients at the Veterans hos
pital. Leo having undergone an op
eration there this week.
Communications included a letter
from Burlington Route Post 387.of
Chicago, addressed to Commander
Conis under date of August 2, as
follows:
My Dear Commander: The mem
ben of the Burlington Route Post
ftifch to thank you and the Hugh J.
Kearns Post for so kindly taking
charge of the burial services of your
former comrade, and ours, Joseph
J. Stanek.
The years are beginning to take
their toll of our comrades, but it is
a consoling thought that we may
call upon another post, such as the
Hugh J. Kearns Post, to accord a
military funeral to a comrade, when
it is impossible for us to do so. Mere
words are a poor expression of our
gratitude.
Since Chicago is host to the Na
tional Convention this fall, we ex
tend to you find your post members.
the hospitality of our quarters at
the Union Station, and at the Mor
rison hotel. If we can be of any
assistance to the Hugh J. Kearns
lost, do not fail to call upon us.
Hoping to see you during the
convention, so that we may convey
or thanks to you in person, we are.
Yours very truly.
Burlington Route Post No. 3S7
Douglas M. Miller, Adjutant.
There was also a communication
from District Commander A. J. Lam
born, of Palmyra, urging enrollment
oi a large 4U memDersnip neiore
the department convention, and stat-j
ins: "One year ago the Twelfth dis
trict was in seventh place in mem
bership; now we are in fourth place;
three years a?o we were in thirteen
th place, next year we should be in
FIRST place.''
To date twelve have paid dues
for 1940. All who have their money
in by August 26, will be reported to
the department convention and be
come members of the "Earry Birds"
!ub.
Name Convention Delegates
R. T. Cuthrell and John Turner
were named as delegates to the de
partment convention to be held in
Lincoln August 27. 2S and 29. The
alternates are H. L. Gayer and Ray-
uond Larson.
There was considerable discussion
of outfitting color bearers and color
guards with Legion shirts and trous
pis, and on motion a committee was
named to took Into the matter and
report next meeting. Members of
the committee are H. L. Gayer, John
Turner and Fred Lugsch.
Approve PWA Loan-Grant
The post gave its unanimous en
dorsement to petitions now being
circulated looking to a Public Works
Administration loan-grant to finance
completion of the Plattsmouth com
munity builling (which the Legion
has previously voted to turn over to
the city for that purpose) and the
repaving of Chicago avenue. It is
said that 4 5 per cent grants are
again available to communities that
will furnish the remaining 55 per
cent of the cost of such improve
ments. The petitions request the
c-ty council to call a special election
to vote upon the propositions. Bond
issue to raise the city's share of the
tost can be secured at 2, per cent
interest, it is said.
In the case of the community
building, the estimated costs will be
$17,000 Federal grant and $21,000
expenditure by the city, this sum to
provide for completion and equipping
of. the building as completely as the
original plans called for.
The Legion has an investment in
the basement portion of approximate
ly $20.000 which it is willing to
turn over to the city.
No definite figures were given on
the cost of repaving Chicago avenue,
which might be done under WPA or
the PWA loan-grant plan.
Enjoy Social Evening
Following the post meeting, a buf
fet lunch was provided. R. T. Cuth
rell, Emil Koukal and Wilber Means
comprised the lunch committee and
the Hamm distributor in this ter
ritory contributed the liquid refresh
ments. Card playing followed until a late
hour.
COUNTY COURT NOTES
Hearing was had In the determin
ation of heirship in the estate ct
O-y Ulanchard. deceased, of Den
ver. The deceased died seized o:
real estate In Cass county.
Hearing on claims In the estates
of James Forbes and Rosabelle Fer
f ison, were held and objections en
tered in both estates to the allowing
of the Claims.
Final settlement was had in the
estate of Jesse Domingo, deceased
of Weeping Water.
The appointment was made by
Judge A. H. Duxbury of Emil Stanek
of Omaha, as special administrator
of the estate of Joseph J. Stanek, deceased.
George Stander
Nears 80 Years
in the County
Member of Pioneer Family Born on
Farm Near Louisville in 1860;
Farmed Near Here 43 Yrs.
George Stander, who resides west
of this city, is one of the oldest ii
not the oldest native son of Cass
county now living in this section 01
the county at least, he having beer.
born on the family homestead south
of Louisville, where his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Stander, had settled !
in 1858, on January 6, 1860.
Mr. Stander recalls in his boy
hood many of the incidents that
made the pioneer life one of rugged
individualism and at the same time
giving many very happy incide nts
that are still fresh in his memory
Like all of the earlier residents ot
the new west the family had located
on a farm that boasted timberland.
a very valuable asset to the pioneer
for fuel, as well as near a creek ibat
supplied needed water to stock and
to the household.
In his boyhood Mr. Stander statef
that the Indians were very numer
ous in this part of Nebraska and it
was a common incident to see them
come past the family home south of
Louisville, bucks, squaws and the
papooses, not to mention the horses
and other livestock. One incident ot
the Indians was that on one of their
visits a large hog had died at the
Stander farm and the dead animal
turned over to the Indians who took
the carcass to the creek, made camp
and enjoyed a real feast.
Speaking of the pioneer days, Mr.
Stander states that all of the trading
was at Plattsmouth where the steam
boats made their stops and unloaded
the precious merchandise from the
markets of St. Louis and other
larger cities. In those days brown
sugar selling for 40c a pound and
the calico that was the chief dress
material sold from 40c up to higher
prices.
In 1892 Mr. Stander moved to
the vicinity of Plattsmouth and
started farming and has become on..
of the leadintr farmers and lano
owners in this section of the west
His brother Henry, retired from
his farm near South Bend some two
years ago and now lives at Ashland,
while another brother, James has
long been a part of the business life
Qf Louisville, but Mr. Stander is sU'I
a real dirt farmer and with his
sons cares for their daily tasks on
the farms near Plattsmouth.
RETURN FROM OUTING
Charles Ault and Joe Phillips,
local baseball players, returnen
Thursday afternoon from a two
weeks visit that they have enjoyed ai
St. Louis and in visiting many inter
esting cities along the route to and
from the Missouri city. Both oi
the young men had tried out at the
Cardinals camp at Omaha in July
and received an invitation from the
St. Louis team to be their guests at
games this season.
On their way to St. Louis they
enjoyed a short stay at Kansas City
and looked over its many interest
ing sight before they moved on -to
the Redbirds town. At St. Loulb
they Just missed the Giants-Cardinals
series but were able to see
the Brooklyn Dodgers appear in some
close games.
They also visited a number of the
towns en route home and In all had
a very pleasant trip.
HERE FROM NEHAWKA
From Friday's Daily
Mrs. Clara Murdoch and daughter
Miss Bessie, of Nehawka, were L
the city tdoay to attend to some mat
ters of business at the court house
and while here were callers at the.
Journal for a short time. They re
newed their subscription to the semi
weekly edition and also that of Mrs
Alice Plybon of Nehawka.
UNDERGOES OPERATION
From Thursday's Dally
Mrs. Rudolph Iverson was taken
to the St. Joseph's hospital this
week and underwent a major oper
ation Wednesday morning. Although
serious, she withstood the operation
very well and hopes to return in a
few days.
FREE DANCE WEDNESDAY
The committee in charge are pre
paring for antoher of the big free
dances to be given Wednesday eve
ning on South 4th street. The com
mittee will have excellent music ar
ranged and provide ample space 'or
the dancers as well as spectators.
If possible the band concert will be
held prior to the dance and will af
ford a very fine musical treat. It
is expected that pictures ot the
large and happy crowd of dances
will be taken during the evening.
Search for j
Trace of a Boy
Killed by Train
Thought Possible Youth Might Have
Been Plattsmouth Eoy, But No
Identification Made.
Sheriff Joe Mrasek, Deputy Sheriff
Emery Doody, Joe Libershal, Carl
Ofe and Donald Mrasek were in
Omaha for a short time Wednesday
evening to try and identify if pos
sible the remains of a youth that
had been mangled ibeneath the
wheels of a southbound Missouri
Pacific freight train near 26th nnd
Q streets, Omaha.
It was thought by the Omaha po
lice that possibly the youth might
have been from Plattsmouth and the
local group visited the Brewer-Kor-isko
mortuary in hope ot identify
ing the body, but without success.
The body which was very badly
mangled, was of a youth apparently
from 15 or 16 years of age. He had
dark hair, recently cut and was
of dark complexion, wearing a light
colored washable suit. He had with
him an extra suit, of underwear.
. Th report waejnade to the
Omaha police that two boys had at
tempted to board the train, one sue
ceeding and the other slipping be
neath the wheels of the onrushing
train.
The engineer of the train was Gus
Phillips, of Falls City, who gained
some fame in the past few years
because of his friendship arid asso
ciation with King Boris of Bulgaria.
AGED LADY INJURED
Mrs. Fred Geis of . this city has
received from her niece. Miss Athol
McElroy, of San Francisco, the in
formation of the serious condition of
Mrs. r Mary Boyd, widow of the late
Frank Boyd, former residents of this
city.
Mrs. oyd is now living at 1410
Westmore avenue. Everett, Wash
ington, and a short time ago suffered
an accident that resulted in the
fracture of a limb. She is now in a
hospital at Everett.
The Boyd family resided here for
many years. Mr. Boyd being engaged
in the local "Burlington shops and
the family made their home on west
Granite street and later on South
Lincoln avenue. Mrs. Boyd has made
her home in the west for many years.
VACATIONING IN MINNESOTA
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt and
daughters, Maxine and Frances, arc
to leave Sunday morning for Henning,
Minnesota, where they will ejoy a
short outing and fishing trip Pt
East Battle Lake. Mr. and Mrs. R
W. Knorr and Jean and Bill, are to
go to Henning later in the week
and add to the Plattsmouth colony,
that is now vacationing in the Bat
tle Lake section. Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Petersen and daughters
Edna Mae and Shirley and Mr. ant
Mrs. Henry Starkjohn are also in
the Henning community on their va
cation. REPORT FINE PICNIC
Sheriff Joe Mrase and Deputy
Sheriff Emery Doody. were at' Eagle
Tuesday and Wednesday nights
where they assisted in the handling
of the large crowds attending the
annual two days picnic. They re
port a very large crowd both nights
and a fine time enjoyed and with the
best of order on the part of all at
tending. HOTEL PLATTSMOUTH
BEAUTY SHOP
Will Reopen For Business
August 28th
Gladys Inman Hall, Operator.
Former Platts
mouth Girl Weds
in Minnesota
Former Plattsmouth Young Lady,
Eorn and Reared Here, Married
Early Saturday Morning.
Miss Frances Marie. Racek,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph
Racek, who reside in Meadowlands,
Minnesota, and Mr. Henry B. Leven
dowski, were married at the St.
Stephen's Catholic church in Min
neapolis, Minnesota on Saturday
morning, July 29. The nuptial mass
was celebrated by Father Ryan, pas
tor of that church, and which church
the groom had attended.
Miss Louise Racek, who is now it
this city with her mother, served as
the maid of honor, with A. Leven
dowski serving as the best man
The couple was attended by the
groom's sister. Miss Frances Lever-
dowskl and Mr. Joseph Racek, thr-
bride's brother, who served as brides
maid and groomsman.
Following the wedding ceremony
the bridal party were entertained a
a breakfast at the home of the
groom's sister," Mrs. Clara Bralne
A wedding dinner was served at
the home of the groom's aunt, Mrs.
Helen Taylor. A reception was held
In the evening.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Racek, former resi
dents of Plattsmouth. She was born
and reared in this city and sixteen
years ago, accompanying her par
ents. the Racek family moved to
Meadowlands, Minnesota and since
that time have been prosperous farm
ers in that section of the country
During their residence here Mr. and
Mrs. Racek lived in the home now
occupied by the Julius Kalasek fam
ily, who purchased" the home from
them.
The Racek family had just return
ed to their home in Meadowlands
from Minneapolis Sunday morntng
at 5 a. m. when they were notified
of the death of Mrs. Racek's brother.
Joseph J. Stanek, the message com
ing Saturday evening. Mrs. Races,
and her daughter. Miss Louise im
mediately left at 7:30 a. m. for
Plattsmouth to attend the funeral.
MRS. JOHANNES IMPROVES
rrom Friday's Daily
Mrs. C. L. Johannes, who is at
the St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska
City, is reported as being somewhat
Improved today following two. days
of very critical condition. Mre.
Johannes was given a blood trans
fusion on Thursday and at once ral
lied. Mr. Johannes, who operates
Joe's New Way grocery here was in
the city last evening and reported
the wife much better.
REACH FIFTH GENERATION
Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Warthen ol
this city have received word they are
great great grandparents. The fiv..
generations are Mr. and Mrs. B. B
Warthen, their daughter, Mrs. J. W
Tompson of Omaha, Mrs. Tompson't
daughter, Mrs. Vira Nickelson ol
Omaha, Mrs. Ntckelson'g son, Wil
liam. Mr. and Mrs. William Nickel
son are the parents of a baby Nick
elson, the fifth generation. Mother
and little daughter are doing fine.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to thank our many
kind friends and neighbors for th
many acts of sympathy and kindness
shown us during the illness and
death of our dear mother, grand
mother, and sister, Mrs. Myrtle
Mark. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton Mark
and Rosalyn, Mrs. Wilson Green,
Brothers and Sisters.
SHOWS NICE IMPROVEMENT
The many friends of Mrs. Charles
Chriswisser will be pleased to learn
that she is showing a very pleasing
improvement from her recent ser
lous operation at the Clarkson hos
pital. Her reaction to the oper
ation is proving very satisfactory.
Cone Have A Good Time
At the Souih 4th St.
Free Bonce!
WEDNESDAY NIGHT, AUG. 9
WILL ENJOY VACATION
Mrs. Wilbur Hall, formerly Miss
Gladys Inman, is leaving the middl3
of the week for Billings, Montana,
where she will spend a short time
with her mother, who went there
from Council Bluffs a short time ago,
and with her brother, Dr. Lorton In
man. Mr. Hall is leaving later to
Join his wife for a visit with the
relatives and later they will return
together from the west. Mrs. Hall
on her return from the west will re
open her beauty shop in fie Hotel
Plattsmouth.
Miss Josephine
Rys Home from
the West Coast
Local BREX Timekeeper Visits With
Many Former Plattsmouth Peo
ple During Vacation.
Miss Josephine Rys, daughter oi
Mrs. Mary Rys and a timekeeper in
the local BREX shop offices, return
ed to her home in this city Tuesday
morning following a two weeks' va
cation. As numerous other Platts
mouth people. Miss Rys chose the
west coast as her place of destiny.
The local young lady left this
city the morning of July 18 and
went directly to Kansas City where
she spent a short time. From that
point she followed the Santa Fe
route to Los Angeles, and it was
here that she spent the time visit
ing with Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kuh
ney, who just recently moved back
to their former place of residence.
Miss Anna Krivanek, and Mr. and
Mrs. Victor Krivanek. From Los
Angeles Miss Rys went to Torrance,
California and it was here that he
spent a large portion of her time
visiting with some more of her for
mer Plattsmouth friends and neigh
bors. She was a guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Forest Rhoades. the latter for
merly Miss Rose Donat, and Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Faith, the latter for
merly Miss Helen Donat. Miss Rya
also spent some time in Bakersfield.
California where she was a guest of
her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Myers, and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil
Stoneking, the former a nephew of
the vacationer. Before completing
her annual summer vacation trip.
Miss Rys took in the Golden Catc
International Exposition held in San
Francisco.
Sunday morning, July 30 Miss
Rys left San Francisco for her home
in Plattsmouth, and reached tui?
city Tuesday morning, August 1
and resumed her usual office duties
at the shops at 1 p. m.
CHILD SUFFERS BURNS
Maybelle, small daughter of Mr
and Mrs. James E. Warga, of south
of this city, was quite severely burn
ed on Thursday at the family home.
Mrs. Warga was preparing to do
some canning and had a jar of hot
water in her hand at the time the
little one started to run to me
mother. The jar suddenly broke nd
the hot water was spilled over the
arms, chest and partially on the
face of the little one. The burns en
the arms were the most severe how
ever. Dr. R. P. Westover was called
to the home and treated the little
one who is now resting as easy a?
possible under the circumstances.
VISITORS FROM OHIO
From Saturday's Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Harry McCrory oi
Fostoria, Ohio, and Mr. and Mrs
Merwln Brlninger. of Clyde, Ohio,
arrived In the city Friday morning
and were. guests at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. L. W. Niel and family
They departed this morning for the
Black Hills and Yellowstone Park
where they will enjoy a vacation
and looking over the many places ot
interest In that section of the coun
try. GO TO NEW YORK
Miss June Keil and Miss Marie
Lutz, members of the teaching staft
of the Cass county schools, departed
Friday for an eastern trip that w'll
include a visit to the New York
world's fair and a number of the
eastern cities and places ot interest
Miss Kell has just returned from a
short visit In Estes Park and Colorado.
Softball Contest
Draws Fans to
See Terrors Win
Hard Fought Game to Sixth Wherj
Armstrong Wrecks Martin Lineup
With Eight Gallon Smash
From Saturday's Dally
The long looked for and much dis
cussed softball game between -f.e
Timm's Terrors and the Crew organ
ized by Hilt Martin, took place la .t
evening in the twilight at Athletic
park and when the final fhades oi
night drew nigh, the Timms were
winner by the score of 8 to 2.
The game opened like the prom
ises of a comedy of errors as both
teams had plenty of missed ones but
the Timms managed to squeeze tao
runs across the plate "in their half
of the inning.
After the first the game tightened
and both Nelson for Martin am
Turner for the Timm team were
able to hold their batters and hod
excellent support.
The Martins came .from behind
in the last of the third to tie up
the old contest and making It lool
like an even break for the grand
prize of the evening. Jack O'Donnell
was safe at first when a bad peg
drew Herman off the bag and tn
hard hitting Irishman was resting
on the initial sack when Fay Spidcll
placed the trademark against one of
Turner's offerings and laced it down
near the southeast corner ef the lot
for a homer and everything vvns
knotted up two alike.
It was the opening of the slrth
that won the victory for the Timm?
and they made plenty of hay in the
growing tvHilight. Ashbaugh was
safe on a wild peg to the sack, Her
man then hit through third and
"Paddy" Case was given a free pass
to the initial sack, making a perfect
setting with no outs for the "Moose."
With the second offering of Nelion
the "Moose" unloaded the powor of
his long football training for an
eight gallon blow, scoring his thre.
team mates and reaching third him
self. Brittain hit to short left and
the "Moose" scored. "Chuck" Ault
then singled to center and scorea
Brittain. The last of the scoring
was when Manager Ralph Timm bit
through the infield and Ault scored
and closed the exciting five run
rally.
The Timm team again scored in
the seventh when Herman hit a
hard drive to the outfield and reach
ing third was able to fcore on a
play on Case at the first sack.
In the last of the seventh Spidcll
raised the hopes of the Martin fant
by a hard drive through short, but
his team mates all popped out on
flies.
The lineup of the teams Mas as
follows:
Timms Ashbaugh. catch; Turner
pitch; Herman, first base; Timm. sec
ond base; Brittain. third bate.
Schuetz, short stop; Armstrong, rov
ing short; Ault. right field; Care
center field; Lohnes, left field.
Martins Spidell. catch; Nelson,
pitch; J. Svoboda, first base; Mar
tin, second base; Gradoville, third
base; L. Svoboda, short; Thimgan
roving short; O'Donnell, left field;
rhilllps, center field; March, rigbt
field.
RETURNS FROM UNIVERSITY
Miss Jessie Whelan. one of the ef
ficient teachers of the PlattPmouth
high school faculty, who has been
engaged in the completion of her
summer school work at the Univer
sity of Nebraska, has Just been
awarded her master's degree trom
the graduate college at the univcr
sity. Miss Whelan has been one of
the most outstanding teacher ct
the school and much of her wrrl.
has brought her a national reco
nltior in her system of geography
that has proven so successful.
WEATHER WET AND COOL
Monsignor George Agius, who !
resting and enjoying a vacation t
Manitou, Colorado, is finding e
weather there very cool and pleas
ant and a great deal of rain has
visited that section. Monsignor
Agius has a cottage on the foothills
out of Manitou and which has In
several years past afforded him a
very pleasant resting rlace for hii
summer vacation.