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o BARGAIN Wednesday EDITION BARGAIN Wednesday EDITION yol. no. xm PLATTSMO UTH, KEIiEASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1926 BO. 89. Platte 10 Celebrates His 25th Anniversary in Priesthood Rev. Father John Hanicek Honored by Members of the Parish Wednesday. From Thursday's Daily Yesterday marked the twenty-fifth anniversary of the ordination to the priesthood of the Roman Catholic church of Father John Hanicek of the Holy Rosary church of this city and in honor of the event the priest was given a fitting recognition by the members of his parish in the west portion of the city. The members of the parish gath ered at the church on west Pearl street on Wednesday morning for the celebration of the mass for the day I and at the close of the service the ? ladies of the Holy Rosary parish pre-' sented to the priest on behalf of the Lester Burrows Selected as the Con parish a purse that will make, , . ... . a substantial remembrance to the priest and their friend and is most fitting at this Chrristmas season. In the late afternoon and evening the members of the church and Last evening the members of Cass friends called at the parish house' Camp No. 332 Modern Woodmen of adjoining the church and where America, held a very largely attend they extended to their friend and ' ed and interesting session at their spiritual leader the congratulations . lodge rooms in the Woodmen build on the most harnv anniversary. i in and which was one of the most t.1v.o T-vV,ti HoTitv n-oe HnT-n in Bohemia and came to this country j in 1S97 and entered the study for the priesthood jn Minnesota where he spent his vears of training. On completing his school work and studies Father Hanicek was ordained to the priesthod of the fhurch at Omaha in 1PC1 the ceremony being conducted by Archbishop Scanlen. On being ordained Father Hanicek J was assigned to the Nebraska field of the church and has served a large number of the cities and communities where the P.ohemian churches have been established. Some eighteen years ago Father Hanicek first came to Plattsmouth for church work and resided here some three years, later roing to other ehargest and two years ago was again sent here to suc ceed Father Suesser. He has been very successful In the church work and made a material progress In the church in every way and particular ly in the development of the young people's department of the church. The many friends over the city among whom the Journal is pleased to be numbered, joins in the con gratulations to the genial priest and wishes for many years of activity and service. XTSIC DEPARTMENT MEETS From Thursday's Dally The music department of the Plattsmouth Woman's club met last evening at the home of the leader of this department. Mrs. E. H. Wescott. on high school hill. There was a large and very much interested group of the members present to en joy the meeting, the topic of the evening being "Etkelbert Nevin." the musical offerings of the evening being from the works of this well known and popular composer. The program that was offered was one of wide range of selections of the popualr author of many of the most famous songs and compositions of recent years and the various of ferings were most artistically given. Mrs. Robert M. Walling was heard in two piano numbers, "Vene tian Love Song" and "The Gondlier." two of the enjoyable numbers of Ne vin. ' Mrs. E. H. Wescott gave a vocal selection. "Little Boy Blue." the ac companiment being played by Mrs. Bessie Move and was one of the pleasant features of the evenine:. Miss Vyral Fossler was also heard in a delightful piano number. "Narcissus" and also gave a very charminc rendition of the beautiful song, "The Rosary," Mrs. Walling being the accompanist of the last number. Mrs. Hilt Martin, one of the city's most pleasing vocalists heard was beard in the always delightful, "Mighty Lak' a Rose." The members of this department are planning on securing some of the leading artists of the state for a re cital and also in arranging student nrnmms that will stimulate the music interest In the city. The dramatic department of the club will meet on Monday with Mrs. William Baird with "Hamlet" as the subject. The civics department under the direction of Mrs. William Woolcott will meet on Thursday, December 16th and will have "Nebraska" as the topic of the evening, discussing the history, noted people, geography and government. The place of meet ing will be announced later. THANK DR. HUDSON The Plattsmouth high school foot ball team wish to thank Dr. O. C. Hudson for all of the good work that he has performed for the football team In the past season. Journal Want Ads oring result. OEDEE ROAD OPENED From Thursday's Daily The county commissioners at their session yesterday took up the mat ter of a petition filed by Henry Shep herd, Robert Mullenox and twenty three other residents of Liberty pre cinct, in which they asked the board to have a road opened in their sec tion of the precinct. The board in vestigated the matter and found that the road petiioned for had been a reg ularly laid out highway and that it was unnecessary to declare the road a highway. The road overseer of' Liberty precinct was authorized to have the highway opened and all fences or obstructions removed from the road and without any unneces sary delay in the matter. Election of Officers of the M. W. of A. sui ui me urucr ior xne i.n suing Year. From Thursday's Daliy interestinc meetincs of the vear and one that every member attending en-; joyed to the utmost. The chief business of the meeting was that of the selection of the offi- cers of the camp and the following were uuiueu ior me various omces: i V. C. Lester Burrows. W. A. Edward Gobelman. Banker Michael Hild. Clerk H. F. Goos. Escort J. C. Comstock. Watchman William Schuldice. Sentry H. M. Wilcox. Manager P. A. Horn. Forester Fred H. Vincent. Physicians Dr. R. P. Westover Dr. E. G. Dovey. pleased with the progress of the new m. ur ujvm t-v- o warier icrij ui u , u drill team under the direction of Fred H. Vincent as the chief forester and the new team will add greatly to the work and interest of the initia tions of the order in the future. The members enjoyed a smoker af ter the regular lodge meeting and had the opportunity of visiting with each other most delightfully for a period of several hours. The drill team announced that they expected to hold a box social on Wednesday, December loth and the funds from this was to be devoted to uniforms for the new team. ATTEND BROTHER'S FUNERAL From Friday's Daily Mrs. W. H. Wehrbein of this vi cinity has returned home from a sad mission that called her to Kansas City, Missouri, by the death of her brother. Charles D. Duffy, who pass ed way at his home 541 Brooklyn Circle, Kansas City on December 4th. The deceased has been in poor health for some time, suffering from cancer and Mrs. Wehrbein has been at Kansas City several times to visit the brother and was summoned to his side as the death messenger came. Mr. Duffy is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Leona Finkle and Mrs. Ruth Kelsey, two sons. Richard and Clarence Duff. One bro ther, George Duffy of Bartlett, Iowa, and one sister. Mrs. W. H. Wehr bein of near Plattsmouth. The funeral was held Tuesday aft ernoon from tne uoenier iunerai home and the itnerment at the Forest Hill cemetery. TO THE SHUT LNS Frora Friday's Dally There are quite a few children in the city who are quaranteed for mild diseases which nevertheless keep them from mingling in public. Santa Claus' big jovial heart goes out in sympatnyitne detours is in shape that will per to these shut in children and he na'5,int the Omaha shoppers to drive signified that nothing would please idown to Plattsmouth to do their him better than to call on each one Cbristmas shopping. Isn't it fine to of these personally, but oi course ne couldd not do that for fear of carry ing the contageon to some other child. So he has arranged to send all such childred a little token of remembrance with a hope that they will be well and free by Christmas eve. VACATION IN SCHOOLS From Friday's Dally The board of education has an nounced the fact that the annual Christmas vacation in the city schools will start on Friday, December 17th and continue until Monday, Janu ary 3rd. 1927. The two weeks vaca tion will give all of the teaching force and the pupils an opportunity to enjoy the holiday season and as many of the teachers will wish to go to their homes for the holidays the occasion will be very pleasant and allow them a fine visit. Christmas cards of all kinds at the Bates Book and Gift shop. Why not have your name printed on a box of 25 cards for rememberance. New Skating Pond and Road Work Progress Two Very Live Matters Are Coming Along Fine and Promise Some Real Results. The musical department of the Woman's Club is also pulling off a fine holiday stunt. At 4 p. m., Dec. 19th, there will be public carolling at the Parmele Theater. Every one is invited to come and enjoy them selves. With the Christmas trees out and Santa coming, this surely is a fine time for singing. This office is being deluged with letters from the kiddles for Santa and they may rest assured we shall see that every letter is handed to Santa personally. Let's move to Texas A man in that state can collect his wife's wages, and control her property. Pretty soft! Polygamy ought to be profitable there. Ma Ferguson didn't do the women much credit in Texas. Speaker Maupin, at the Happy Hundred banquet stated that if all the products marketed from Nebras ka were loaded in to a solid train for 1925, it would reach from St. Petersburg, Russia west across the I ;Hntic.,ocean; frossvthe U:.S- and 1'j()0 miles out into the pacific, " note the committee on recrea- .tlon. Jas ani up Pce in tourist park with water when weath er is bitterly cold for the boys and girls skating rink Plattsmouth and vicinity. It will require seme addi tional subscriptions to help pay for the water, which Minor has agreec to furnish at actual cost for pump ing another good spirited man. We've never located any "foes" in Plattsmouth. About the finest bunch of - good scouts in this city to br found. If you don't believe it attend Happy Hundred banquet, and look over the names of those who are loyally supporting the civic pro gram for a better and bigger Platts mouth. Thank you! Frankly, the writer would prefer to let pass friend Robb's remarks in yesterday's paper, if such would be correctly construed. However, will say that we regret very much if what has been a strictly impersonal pro position ha been taken as a personal matter. Regardless of any honest dif ference of opinion there might be. this has in no way altered the high regard in which we have always held Mr. Robb personally, or the person al spirit of friendliness we feel to ward him. The latest wrinkle in vogue by the telephone company is now the sweet "Thank You" that shows your num ber is understood when you call. The telephone, and the typewriter, still hold as the greatest Invention serving the expansion of business, this period of time has produced. And the telephone operators have time and time again demonstrated the heroic stuff of which they are made in times of disaster, fire, flood and tornado, in sending out alarms? and for help to say nothing of be ing able to answer pleasantly the grouches that ball 'em out over the telephone. The secretary has ordered a snow for Saturday, but this mornink looks as though the Weather Man got his dates mixed. We'll try again! E. H. Douglas is to be congratulat ed in keeping the men and machines at work on his end of the road. Yes terday drove over the entire Omaha road, detours et omina. and dirt is being moved in amazing rapidity. Strength to your arm. Douglas. For- g0t to say also, the Omaha road, via Omaha cars parked on our streets with Omaha citizens patronizing our splendid stores. That's what helps pay our taxes! Quick send for my bootlegger I'm faint! Received the following letter from an Omaha firm: (Pardon me if I fail to quote names)! Dear Mr. Sec retary: Omaha wants to extend its thanks thru you to your splendid citi zens who are contributing so largely to the great success and expension of our Omaha bakeries, and other business institutions. In any way we may be of service to you command us." As they say in "Voodvil". and when I came to" Let's make that skating rink a Christmas present to our fine boys and girls thank you. W. G. DAVIS, Secretary. -Are you a member of the Chamber of Commerce? SECURE NEW BAKER From Thursday's Dally Harold Croskary, who has been for the past two years engaged in several of the leading bakeries of Minneapolis and very successful at this line of work,, has returned to this city and is now with the Qual ity bakery in their new quarters at Cth and Main street in the Bekin building. Mr. Albert Egenberger, who has been here i3 returning to his work at Omaha where he was formerly engaged in one of the large bakeries there and'Mr. Croskary will succeed him in the local bakery. Mr. Croskary has had a number cf years ! experience in this line cf work at Lincoln. Omaha and Minneapolis and his wori here should be a distinct advantage to the local bakery. Order of Does Selects Officers Last Evening Mrs. E. J. Richey Selected as Presi dent Big Meeting Planned for January. From Thursday's Daily The members of the Benovelent Patriotic Order of Does met last eve ning at the rooms in the Elks club house on North Sixth street for the regular business session and to take up the various matters of importance that were demanding the attention of the members. One of the chief matters of inter est wan that of naming the officers for the ensuing year and the follow ing were selected: President Mrs. E. J. Richey. 1st Councellor Mrs. L. L. Turpin. Senior Councellor -Mrs. Frank M Bestor. Junior Councellor Mrs. S. W. Bell. Secretary Mrs. Edward Brantner. Treasurer Mrs. A. G. Bach. Outer Guard Mrs. Fred Lugsch. Outer Guard Miss Sophia Kraeg er. TrujJtee, 3 Years Mrs. James Mauzy. -..-...... The members also arranged for holding the next meeting cf the order on Wednesday evening, January 12th at the Elks club and at which, time there will be present a number of the supreme officers from Omaha. A banquet will be served at the cloee of the meeting in honor of the visi tors. All members are urged to have their 1926 dues paid by the close of the year. George Rebal Elected Basket ball Captain Selected at Meeting of Basketball Squad to Head the 1926-27 Team. From Friday's Daily The letter men of the Plattsmouth high school basketball squad have selected as their "skipper" for the year, George Rebal, one of the vet erans of the team and one of the members of the senior class who are closing their school work. The new captain has been a mem ber of the team since coming into the high school as he was assigned a regular berth on the team as for ward shortly after his entrance into school as a freshman and has since played with the first team in their season's battles. He has proved one of the most effective players on the team in the season's work in the last two years and with his fast and clever team operating with him shotild gain a great record for the P. H. S. this season. The local team this year will have the veterans Joe Buttery, Ed Wes cott, Jack Hatt as well as Gerald Smith, Ronald Thomas, Bob Fitch and other players to make a real combination in the indoor sport. The season here opens with North high on the local court on January 7th and will be a brisk battle as the North team Tike Plattsmouth has a very fast machine and features one or two of the best players in the city schools. Mr. Rebal is a son of Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal of this city. MRS. SORTOR IMPROVING From Thursday's Dally The reports from the bedside of Mrs. H. A. Sortor at the Methodist hospital in Omaha states that the patient is doing very nicely and that the prospects of her speedy recoverv : lames oeing me uoara oi managers are the very brightest. The many! of the state organization and assist friends of Mrs. Sortor will be veryinS in the discussion of the prob well pleased that she is doing so lems and needs of the order. In the nicely after her treatment and trust group were Mrs. J. S. Lavingston i t.i- i ' nt this citv rpppnt nf Frmtpnpllp luii cue may nuuu ue nuie to resume her usual activities. . , , . . . There is no slack basiness period fo the merchant who advertises his goods the year 'round. Co. Treasurer - Elect Announces His Appointors George L. Farley to Be Deputy and Miss Ethelyn Wiles Clerk in the Ofice. From Friday's Paiiy County Treasurer-elect Jchn E Turner was in the city today from PimM,uu uirauing ior me otuii of lhe home that the family will oc cupy airer tne nrsi oi me year ana while here made the official an nouncement of the appointment of the assistants that he will have in the office of the county, treasurer af ter the first of the year. In the office of Deputy County Treasurer George L. Farley of. this city has been named, while Miss Ethelyn Wiles has been selected by Mr. Turner as clerk. Mr. Farley, the forthcoming de puty treasurer, is well known to the residents of Cass county and is a gentleman well qualified for the posi tion that he has been selected to fill in the future. Mr. Farley has served as county superintendent, county commissioner and county assessor and in these offices has acquired a knowledge of the business affairs of the county that will make him an invaluable assistant to the new treasurer. Mr. Farley in the of See of commissioner and assessor became familiar with the affairs of the coun ty and matters that will enter into the work of the treasurer's office. Miss Wiles is one of the popular j'oung ladies of the city and has been for the past few years since gratdu ating from the city schools engaged as secretary in the office of the super intendent of the city schools and Is an expert in the line of office work that will make her a very valuable assistant to the new treasurer. Mr. Turner has shown a good selection in his force and one that cannot but meet the approval of those who are acquainted with the quali fications of his appointees. KIS3 RUTH RCMAU" MARRIED The many friends in this city of Miss Ruth Roman will be very much interested in learning of the mar riage of this highly esteemed lady to Mr. George Davidson, the cere mony occurring at Kansas City, Mis souri, on November 24th. the an nouncement of the wedding being made at this time by the relatives here. Miss Roman has been makiDg her home at Kansas City for the past two years and the old time friends and associates here will learn with pleasure of the happiness that has come to her. Miss Roman was lorn and educated in this city and following the com pletion of her school work was large ly engaged in the business life of the community as a bookeeper and stenographer, being employed in the local offices of the Burlinc-ton rail road and later with the Plattsmouth Motor Co., which position she resign ed on going to Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Davidson will make their future home in Kansas City. The many old time friends here join in their well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Davidson for their future happi ness and welfare in the years that lie before them. COUT FINDS FOR DEFENDANTS From Friday's Daily Judge Begeley in the district court has handed down a decision in the case of John E. Hazzard vs. Oliver C. Dovey, et al., in which the court has denied the petition of the plain tiff and taxed the cost of the case to the plaintiff in the action. This was a suit filed by John E. Hazzard against the defendants. Oliver C. Dovey, Horatio N. Dovey and the First National bank og this city, asking that an accounting be made of rentals on real estate in the citv of Plattsmouth from the dste of November 9, 1922 to 1925 when the property passed out of the ownership of Oliver C. Dovey and Horatio N. Dovey, the plaintiff claiming an in terest in the rentals. The case was tried to the court in November and the decision was hand ed elown by the court finding that the1 petition of the plaintiff be denied. D. A. R. LADIES MEET The Lincoln State Journal has a (very fine group picture of the var- j ious regents of the chapters of the ' Daughters of the American Revolu tion over the state who were at Lin-j coin last week for a conference with I j Mrs. C. S. Paine, state regent, these J i j cnapier ana airs. u. . juuiien oi J Omaha, well known here where she j 'has often visited her niece, Mrs. T. B. Bates. The group of ladies were? guests at luncheon at the executive , 'mansion with Mrs. Adam McMullen.! EPISCOPAL LADIES MEET From Fridays Daily The Woman's auxiliary of the St. Luke's church held a very delightful gathering at the home of Mrs. J. M. Roberts on high school Rill on Thurs day afterncon and which was very largely attended by the members of the organization. The meeting was led by Miss Jessie M. Robertson and had as the topic, "The Churches Op portunity in the Rural Communities," the members offering a number of very interesting talks along this im- portant subject. At the conclusion! of the afternoon dainty and delicious j refreshments were served that added ' to the enjoyment attendance. of all those in Ad Club Mem bers to Close All Day Christmas Vote of Observe Day and Also Decide; to Have Stores Ooen After De- cember 13th. From Friday's Daily The Plattsmouth Ad club at their session yesterday at the Hotel Per kins voted that the club members will observe Christmas day, Decem ber 25th by closing their places of business for the entire day. This will afford every member of the Ad club a fine chance to spend the day with their families. It was voted also by the members that they express to the members of the fire department their apprecia tion of the donation of $15 that has been given the Ad club to apply on the Christmas entertainment here on Saturday. It was also decided by the club that the members would keep their place of business open evenings com mencing December 13th in order to afford opportunity for the public do ing their Christmas saopping. BIBLE CLASS ELECTS OFFICERS From Friday's Dally The Young Men's Bible class of the First Presbyterian church met last evening at the home of their teacher, George L. Farley, and held a short and very interesting session of the class and taking up among other matters the election of the offi cers of the class. The following were named: President Myron Birdsley. Vice-President Robert Painter. Recording Secretary Virgel Perry. Treasurer Charles Tunnell. Corresponding Secretary Roy Olson. At the conclusion of the session the members of the class enjoyed a fine time socially and delicious refresh ments were served that added to the pleasantness for all of the members present. PLAYS AT ELMWOOD From Thursday s Daily The Gradoville orchestra of this city was at Elmwood last evening where they played at the dance given there by the American Legion post of that city. The dance was held at the Legion community building and was a most delightful occasion those attending report. Large numbers were present from the nearby towns. mr Planning Takes Time-- and if you spend part of 1927 making your plans, you'll have less time for carrying them out! Plan Now for Next Year Talk things over this month with our officers, and let us work with you. Let's be all ready for action when the New Year arrives. The First National Bank the eank WHgRE PLATTSMOUTH mi . r L J. '&TZZ -irA Frank Gobelman Named President of State Painters Flattsmouth Man Selected to Head Master Painters and Decorators at Session at Lincoln. From Friday's Tiaiiy At the concluding session of the Master Painters and Decorator" of Nebraska at Lincoln yesterday after- noon. Frank R. Gobelman of this city was named as the president of the assentation for the ensuing year. Mr. Gobelman. who uas a state wide reputation in his line cf vork. has been an active figure in the stMo association since its formation and has nerved as member of the xecu tive committee for sevrral years and also as vice president of the aso ciation and his splendid line of serv ice in this work has made him the choice of his associates in the office for president He has been engaged in the paint- ing and decorating work for the past thirty years and has had a wide field of activity as he was engaged In working in a great many of the leading cities of the west and has for some fifteen years been actively engaged in the painting and decorat ing work in Tlattsmouth and is the owner of a large paint store here at this time. The many friends here of Mr. Gobelman will be pleased to learn of his election and the association tan rest assured that they have a real live wire in the office of president for the coming year. DEATH OF MRS. H. S. LA RUE Vivian Phyllis LaRue was born May 29th. 1907 and died D"C 2. 1926, in the St. Joseph Hospital at Omaha, Nebraska after a short illness of 5 days. Her death came as a shock to her "many friends and relative's. On January 19, 1925, she was unit ed in marriage to H. S. Laltue of Union, Neb., and had resided in Oma ha till the time of her death. The funeral was held at Blooming ton. Neb., Sunday morning. She graduated from the Cozad higb. school and completed a business course at Des Moines. Iowa. She was loved by everyone as shown by the floral offerings, which were in great abundance. She leaves to mourn her death, her husband. Hubert, of Omaha, father, G. W. Green, of Bloomington. Neb., eister, Mrs. Melvin Pumroy of Cozad and brother, G. W. Green of Bloom ington. besides the large number of friends and other relatives. Mrs. D. C. LaRue and daughter. Ina and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Garrett attended the funeral at BloonJngton. FILES SUIT TO QUIET TITLE From Thursday's Dary This morning in the office of the clerk of the district court an action was filed entitled H. D. Scott vs. Na tional Stone Co. et al.. involving the title to certain real estate located in this county o which he plaintiff claim? the full title and rights. The action was filed by Attorney Murphy of Omaha representing the plaintiff in the action. Phone your Want Ads to No. 6. YOU FEEL AT HOMB NEBRASKA, 1 I 11