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VOL. No. XLVI
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCT. 20, 1930.
NO. 75
Search for Gmt
man Near Nehawka
without Success
Stranger Seen Near That Place Wed
nesday But Search Fails to
Keveal Wanted Man
From Thursday's Datlv
Late yesterday afternoon a mes
sage was received here from the R;
mond Pollard home at the northwest
limits of Nehawka. stating that a
stranger had heen seen in that local
ity r short time before and hl3 ac
tions has aroused suspicions that he
might be the man sought for the
shooting of Deputy Sheriff Rex
Young.
As soon as the message was receiv
ed here Edward Brantner and Pat
Reed, in the absence of Sheriff Bert
Reed out in the county, responded
to the call and reached the scene as
quickly as possible, but a thcrousrh
search of the territory foiled to re
veal anyone that might have had a
hand in the shooting or the man
who had been glimpsed by the resi
dents of the community just west
of Nehawka.
The man was firs seen near the
Pierce farm near Weeping Water
creek and the Missouri Pacific Lin
coln branch line, he at that time
having been walking along the
tracks and seeing a group of men
some distance away had started up
the road that leads to the graveled
north and south road west of Nehaw
ka. Here he had again left the road
to avoid a car and was seen cross
ing the graveled road and over a
rock wall into the pasture and woods
of the Raymond Pollard place. While
tracks that might have been made by
the man were traced for some dis
tance they were lost in the roadway
and the fast approaching darkness
and storm made a further search im
possible altho the officers drove alonp
the side roads for several mile:? and
searched some distance along the
Weeping Water creek at several
places.
The section of the country where
the man was seen was one in which
it would be a very easy matter to
seek cover as there are large wooded
areas along the Weeping Water as
well as the corn fields and where a
person might hide and not be dis
lodged unless trailed by hounds or
some one accidentally came on them.
The man seen was quite a dis
tance away and his features could
not be seen and the description did
not tally entirely with that of the
man who shot Young and escaped
from the Missouri Pacific train here
Monday.
. A. R HAS MEETING
The Fontenelle chapter of the
Daughters of the American Revolu
tion met at the home of Mrs. Fred i
G. Morgan on Monday afternoon for
the first meeting of the fall season.
There was a very large attendance of
the membership present and a great
deal of interest was shown in the
proceedings of the afternoon.
The program embraced a number
of the matters connected with the
continental congress of the society
which met the past summer at Wash
ington, D. C, and the report of the
convention was given by Mrs. E. H.
Wescott while the message of the
president general was offered by Mrs.
J. H. McMaken. Mrs. L. O. Minor
gave a very interesting report of the
district meeting at Omaha.
At the close of the afternoon the
members were served with dainty and
delicious refreshments that were very
much appreciated by all of the mem
bers of the chapter.
SEEK TO COLLECT ON NOTE
From Thursday's Dally
In the district court today an ac
tion was filed in which the John
Fletcher College of University Place.
Iowa, seeks to collect from the es
tate of Mrs. Maggie Railing, deceas
ed, the sum of $500 which it is
claimed is due through a note signed
by Mrs. Railing and made payable
to this college, a Holiness education
al institution. In the claim of the
college it is alleged that the note
was for the payment of having the
name of a daughter of Mrs. Pailing
on one of the doors in the college and
that this had been done. The admin
istrator resisted the payment of the
claim on the grounds that the de
ceased lady had been in such phy
sical condition in June 1922 when
the note was made, that she was un
able to competently make such an
instrument.
HAVE FINE MEETING
The Woman's Auxiliary and the
St. Mary's guild of the St. Luke's
church held a very fine meeting on
Thursday afternoon at the home of
Mrs. R. A. Bates. The chief feature
of the afternoon was the fine paper
given by Mrs. J. S. Livingston on
"India," that strange nation that is
now so large in the public eye, which
Will be the study topic for the year.
Delicious refreshments were served
at an appropriate hour and which
added to the completion of the enjoy
ment of the occasion.
TO LOCATE IN CALIFORNIA
From Tnursoay 'a Dally
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. Edward
W. Rebal and children. Harold and
Shirley, arrived here from Iowa City,
Iowa, where they have been located
for the past two years, and will visit
here for the next week or ten days
before continuing on the Long Beach,
California, where they expect to
make their home. Mr. Rebal. who
has been with the Piggly-Wiggly Co.
at Omaha and Iowa City, is to have
charge of a store at Long Beach in
the future. Fred Rebal. who has
' t ea at Iowa City also with a store
v.-ill join his brother and family here
and go on with them to California.
Young People
Married in Omaha
on Wednesday
Miss Geneva Urish and Mr. Herbert
Franke. Well Known Over
Countv, Are Wedded
The marriage of two of the well
known young people of the eastern
portion of Cass county occurred Wed
nesday afternoon at Omaha when
Miss Geneva Urish and Herbert
Franke were joined in the bonds of
holy wedlock.
The wedding was a very quiet one
and the happy bridal couple were
attended by Mr. and Mrs. John
Buechler of near this city.
Both of the young people have
been lifelong residents of this com
munity, the bride being a daughter
of John Urish, one of the prominent
residents of west of Mynard. white
the groom is a son of Mrs. Martha
Franke of near Cedar Creek.
Both the bride and groom have
a host of friends who are most happy
in the fact that these two estimable
young people will take up life's;
journey together and to continue to
make their home here in this county.
Mr. and Mrs. Franke will reside
in the future on the farm west of '
Mynard and where they will be a:
home to their many friends.
ENJOY FINE REPOBTS
From Thurs.iiiy's Daily
At the meeting of the Chamber of
Commerce directors this noon at th-e
Majestic cafe, four very fine talks
were given by members of a number
of matters that have been of much
local interest in the past several
months as well as in a discussion of
Germany and its business conditions
by Mayor John P. Sattler who hah
just returned from a trip to the old
world. J. H. McMaken discussed the
street flusher and fire truck com- I
bined which is of a type that is now
in use at Clenwood, Iowa, while H.
A. Schneider, who was a representa
tive at Grand Island at the recent
good roads meeting, told of the work
of the convention and the various
suggestions that were given as to
the betterment of the road condi
tions in the state at large. R. E.
Bailey, superintendent of the city
schools, told of his investigations on
the proposition of a junior college,
covering very thoroughly the mat
ter and the results of his Investiga
tions in this line during his recent
visit at. Lincoln.
QUEEN ESTHERS MEET
From Fridays Dally
Queen Esthers met last evening at
the home of Mrs. C. C. Wescott with
Ruth Patton acting as hostess.
The meeting was opened with re
ports of the various officers and dis
cussions were had as to a Halloween
party. Committees were appointed to
plan this party and a good time is
assured for all.
Devotions were led by Fern Jabrig
in a very interesting manner, the
topic dealing with law and its en
forcement. The lesson was given by Mary
Persingr-r, who was assisted by Doro
thy Janecek. The lesson was the first
of a series of the study of "Between
the Americas."
This meeting was attended by a
large number of the members and
several visitors.
At the close of the business ses
sion delicious refreshments were
served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be at the
home of Nell Bethel, with Gladys
Ofe leader and Dorothy Janecek, de
votional leader.
TO REENTER PRODUCE BUSINESS
George W. Olson, who for a num
ber of years was engaged here in
the produce and cream business, is
again entering the business and will
once more represent the Harding
Creamery Co. Mr. Olson is expecting
to start his cream and produce sta
tion at once and will be located in
the building on South Fifth street
just east of the Wescott store. Mr.
Olson is well known among the resi
dents of the county throueh his
! previous years of activity in this
'line and his many friends will be
j pleased to see him back in the cream
and produce business again.
Henry Klinger, who formerly haa
charge of the Harding interests here
will take up other activities in the
future.
Cass County
Women's Clubs
Hold Convenfn
Elmwood Meeting Largely Attended
Thursday Mrs. G. G. Douglas
Ir New President.
The Cass County Federation of
Womans club held their 7th annual
convention in the Methodist church
Oct. 16th at Elmwood. Mrs. Nelson
Berger, president, presiding over the
240 members assemoled and lira. El
mer Frohlich. secretary-treasurer.
Thirty-nine clubs are members of
the federation and nearly all of them
well represented, Avoca Woman's
club having the largest delegation.
The organ prelude by Mrs. Guy
Clements of Elmwood was well re
ceived and promptly at 10 o'clock
the meeting was called to order, fol
lowing by the invocation by Rev.
J. N. Klim. After all giving the flag
salute Mrs. E. H. Wescott led in the
singing of "America" and "Blest Be
the Tie that Binds."
Mrs. G. G. Douglas of Elmwood
gave the address of welcome in her
usual gracious and courteous man-
' ner and Mrs. H. L. Gayer of Platts
mouth well expressed the response for
the visiting clubs.
When the minutes and treasurer's
report had been read the Woman's
club quartet of Avoca gave two beau
tiful selections, "India Dawn" and
"Sundown," which all enjoyed. This
club is to be commended on the tal
ent they have.
Roll call with the response of the
work done by each club since last
October showed that the club women
of each community were fully awake j
and responsive to the needs OC tne
times.
Mrs. Henry Toll of Murdock, gave
an interesting report on the Project
Leaders clubs.
Then came the public speaking
contest on the subjects of "World
Peace." by Mrs. D. O. Dwyer of Platts
mouth, Mrs. Ivan Balfour of Union,
Mrs. Art Skinner of Alvo and "Law
Enforcement and Observance" by
Mrs. Rawalt of Avoca. The subjects
were well and ably handled by each
contestant. The judges' decision was
given as follows: Mrs. Rawalt, Avoca
1st; Mrs. D. O. Dwyer, Plattsniouth.
2nd; Mrs. Art Skinner, Alvo, 3rd.
Mrs. E. H. Wescott, Plattsniouth,
gave the assemblage a great deal of
pleasure by singing the beautiful song
"Good-Bye Summer."
Mrs. Mabei Bozard, first district
president spoke of the "Ideal Club,"
and told of the early beginning of
the Woman's club and how they have
grown in ideas and ideals.
At the luncheon hour balloting
for the officers of the new year was
carried on by the election board,
composed of Mrs. J. T. Begley, chair
man; Mrs. John Banning. Mrs. Carl
Tefft, Mrs. Hall Pollard and Mrs. Wil
liam Woolcott.
The luncheon prepared by the
ladies of the M. E. church, Christian
church and hotel was greatly enjoy
ed by the members.
At 1:15 the meeting was resumed
after which Mrs. Frances Baldwin
of Weeping Water favored the clubs
with a vocal solo. "Who'll Buy My ;
Lavender." Mrs. Berger then pre
sented Mrs. Vilas Sheldon who read
Miss Evelyn Wolph's paper "County
Library. " Miss Wolph is district
chairman of "Library Extension."
This paper gave many interesting
things for the clubs to think about
in regard to county libraries.
Mrs. E. H. Wescott. state chairman
of Community Service gave "A Birds
eye View of Cass County in 1950."
The beautification of our highways,
steams and homes, and the return to
the churches on the Sabbath day were
given as the solution of our economic
and governmental problems.
Mrs. Ronald Schlictmeier of Elm
wood sang "Little Boy Blue" in a
very lovely manner.
Mrs. O. E. Liston gave a reading
which gave us all a bit of the humor
out side of life.
Owing to the fact that Mrs. A. F.
Xuquist, the state president, was un
able to attend. Senator Wherry of
Nemaha county gave a very able ad
dress on law observance and uphold
ing of our ideals in school and com
munity. A vocal number "Little Pink Rose
in the Garden," by Mrs. La Rhea
Umland of Eagle, was much appre
ciated at this time.
Mrs. Begley gave an almost com
plete resume of the state convention
at Alliance which was an inspiration
to those who had been unable to at
tend. Mrs. Spencer Leger at the piano
played the Scholarship march which
netted the sum of $23.18. This is
added to the state scholarship loan
fund to aid deserving boys and girls
to obtain a higher education.
The Woman's club quartet of Ne
hawka sang a beautiful number
which was very much enjoyed.
The Committee on resolutions re
ported, Mrs. Ray Norris of Avoca.
chairman, reading the resolutions
which were adopted.
Mrs. Begley then read the election
returns as follows: For president:
Mrs. G. G. Douglas, Elmwood, 149;
I Mrs. Ole Olson, Weeping Water, 54.
For vice president: Mrs. J. J. Culltn,
j Avoca, 111; Mrs. Ivan Balfour,
Union, 9S. For Ser-treas.; Mrs. Glen
j Wiles. Mynard, 10i; Mrs. Elmer
! Frohlich, Eagle, 105. For district
delegate: Mrs. H. F. Capwell. Elm
wood. 113; Mrs. H. P. Smith, Weep
ipg Water, 70; Mrs. Albert Young,
Murray, 70.
The meeting then adjourned, ev
eryone veil pleased with the ideas
and inspirations gained from this
great meeting of the county club
women.
AWE0NT CAMPFIRE MEETS
Wednesday afternoon the members
of the new campfir- group met at
the home of Midi Alice Crbiil.
guardian. Here a- short busir.ebF
meeting was held a'.-.vhich we chr.s
our name "Aweont" mean to g grow
ing flower in the languag e of the
Indian.
After this, we set out for a fav
orite picnic spot known as "Crrhill s
Pasture" where we satisfied hunger
with marshmellows and sandwiches.
After this came games and a merry
time, then home at an early hour.
Rachel Robertson, scribe.
Seek Damages
for Coasti siction
of Gas Fine Lines
Frank J. Bergmann and John A.
Stander Are Suing for $5,000
Damages for Construction
rora Thursday's raTiy
This mornir.g in the office of the
clerk of the district court two ac
tions were Sled in which the Mis
souri Pipeline Co. is the defendant
while the plaintiff in one action is
Frank J. Bergmann and wife and
in the other John A. Stander and
wife.
The two causes of action are fc
the recovery of damages in the sue'
of $500 in each ease for damages
alleged to have been caused to the
property of the plaintiffs by re?P'n
o tfce construction of-tbe pipe lines
through their farm land in the vicin
ity of Manley.
In the petition of the plaintiffs
it is claimed that the defendant com
pany and its representatives claimed
to possess the right of eminent do
main in this state, that if the plair
tiffs did not sign the easement that
was presented by the company giving
them the right to enter on the prop
erty of the plaintiffs, that they would
have a strip of land condemned Ly
law and would fence the same and
not allow the plaintiffs the use of
the land or to cross over the right
of way. The plaintiffs being ignorant
of the law covering such cases signed
the casement now claim have learned
that the pipeline company is not reg
ulated by the state railway commis
sion as are other utility corporations.
The plaintiffs claim that as the
result of the construction of the
ditches and the laying of the pipe
across the land that they have each
been damaged in the sum of $5,000.
UNCLE DIES SUDDENLY
ON THURSDAY EVENING
Mrs. Elmer Webb received word
Thursday night of the death of ter
uncle. Albert Tins-hert. which occur
red suddenly at his home in Creigh
ton, Nebraska, although he had been
in failing health for a number of
years. A short time before his death,
he complained of feeling ill and de
cided to lie down and rest, but no
sooner had he done so than death
overtook him.
The L. R. Feller family, of Omaha,
left that evening for Creighton, but
due to illness of Mrs. Webb and the
two older bjys. it has been impossible
for her to get away. The funtral
will be held Monday morning, and
it is possible Mr. Webb will drive out
for that.
Mr. Tinschert was a long-time resi
dent of Creighton being engaged ir.
the blacksmith business there for
many years, until failing health the
last 24 months, compelled him to
turn over the management of his
shop to younger hands. He was mar
ried in 1016 to Brisretta Hillebrand,
aunt of Mesdames Webb and Feller,
who had reared them from young
girlhood follov.-injr the death of their
parents. Both Mr. Tinschert and his
wife, who survives, came from the
same village in Germany.
RELEASED ON BOND
From Thursday's Dally
The hearing of the complaint
against Thomas Sutton, Elmwood
youth, charged with rape, was taken
up Wednesday afternoon at the coun
ty court end to the charge as pre
ferred, the defendant entered a plea
of not guilty and accordingly the
hearing of the case was laid over
until the coming week. The young
man was released on a bond of $1.
000 and returned to his home until
the preliminary hearing of the ease.
George E. Hutton departed this
morning for Harvard. Nebraska,
where he will visit with relatives
and friends, this being his former
home.
Car Bandits
Stage Hold Up
Near Elmwood
r 7 1 i i r ti j. m --
crsoige Biieniieia oi icaiur, iujiiuiis.
Is Stuck Up by Duo of Young
Men on "0" Street.
Wrm Friday's Daily
Last night af 8:30 as George Shep
herd of Decatur, Illinois, was travel
ing in his auto east on the "O"
street road, he was stuck up by two
young bandits some two miles east
of Elmwood. Mr. Shepherd was en
route to his home from Denver where
he has been employed during the
summer and shortly before he was
held up another our came from the
wept and he had slowed up to allow
the car to pass and just as the other
car passed a young man sprang from
the roadside and onto the running
board of his car and requested that
he stop aad throw up his hands. A
second man then appeared from the
roadside and after getting Mr. Shep
herd out of the car they requested
that he hand over his valuables, they
taking a purse with some $75 in
money and his watch.
After the frisking of Shepherd he
was ordered back in the car and told
to go on his way and without any
delay. Mr. Shepherd started out and
when some distance away saw the
bandit car start west.
The two men are described as be
ing young and one had a light mus
tache which, however, Mr. Shepherd
thinks was false, their general ap
pearance or clothes could not be
closely observed as they were quick
in their work of the stickup and were
soon gone.
Mr. Shepherd came on to this city
and spent the night here at the tour
ist camp until he could receive funds
from home that might permit his
continuing his Journey.
On being informed of the holdup
Sheriff Reed motored to the scene of
the trouble to investigate it but in
quiries failed to reveal anyone that
had seen traces of the bandits.
The holdup men were reported to
be using a green Chevrolet ccach or
sedan.
The men are thought to be the
same that held up a motorist near
Union on Wednesday night.
GIVE FINE PROGRAM
Fr.m Friday's fally
This morning at the convocation
period at the high school the Junior
class was given the opportunity ot
showing their stuff in the presenta
tion of the program and offered a
i .:1 high class and entertaining pro
gram of four pans. The period was
presided over by James Begley and
Miss Agnes Brink was master of
ceremonies for her class with the
event being sponsored by Miss Ther
esa Haley and Mr. Jordan, sponsors.
The first portion was a farce pre
sentation of that blood curdling
drama. "The Villian Still Pursued
Her." the cast comprising John
Becker, Janet Vallery. Otto Stodola,
'ward Egenberger. Louis Knoflicok,
Helen Virginia Price, Helen Warg.i
and Helen Schultz.
The second of the e:it .'tainment
was that of several numbers by an
I orchestra composed of Edward Egen
berger. saxophone; Otto Stodoia,
clarinet: James Comstock. trumpet.
William Henrichsen, cornet; Mar
garet Nelson, piano, and Cecil Com
stock. drums.
A sketch. "A Pair of Lunatics"
with Edward Wehrbein and Madge
Garnett giving a very clever skit
that reflected much credit on the
young people.
The last part of the program was
that of "The Mechanical Man," a
clever musical offering in which this
number was presented by the "uke"
orchestra composed of Helen Vir
ginia Price. Doris Peterson, Cather
ine Terryberry, Mary Eilen Byers.
Eleanor Swatek, with Margaret Nel
son at the piano. As the girls played
and sang this ntimber a dancing
group composed of Helen Pchulz,
Mary Lois Wile". Dorothy Farmer.
Velma Pittman and Mildred Carlberg.
in costume, gave a fine setting to the
scng.
WEATHER COOLING OFF
From Friday's Dally
The mercury last evening slid
down to a point that indicated that
the good old summer time was get
ting to be a memory. The tempera
ture stood at 25 degrees or seven
points under freezing and marked
the first real cool weather of the
season. The cold and snappy wea
ther is causing the corn shuckers to
get ready for the rush into the fields
to gather in the golden corn crop
from the fertile farms of this county.
ATTENDS BCYLES COLLEGE
Mr. Frank Schackneis, Jr., of
Plattsmouth, has taken up work in
I Boyles Commercial College. Omaha,
lin preparation for a business posi
'tion. The superintendent says he is
ja very promising student and pre
! diets a bright future for him.
Phone your news Items to No. 6.
SUES FOR DIVORCE
From Saturday's Dally
This morning an action was filed
in the office of the clerk of the dis
trict court in which Mrs. Martha
Weiss is the plaintiff and Herman
Weiss, the defendant. The petition
of the plaintiff is for a decree of di
vorce, asking the sum of $7,500 ali
mony and for an allowance of $30
per mouth for the care and main
tenance of three minor children. It
is claimed in the petition that the
defendant has R SlO.OoO interest
in farming lands and $5,000 in
personal property. The parties are
well known residents of northwest
ot this city.
G. R. Hofeomb
Commander of
Legion Post
Dr. C. M. Gradoville and Albert Olson
Selected as Vice-Commanders
To Start Golf Course
Fron Friday's Daily
The Hugh J. Kearns post of the
American Legion met last evening at
the community building to take up
the matter of the selection of the
officers for the ensuing year and
such other business as was demand
ing the attention of the members.
The new officers embraced the fol
lowing: Commander Garold R. Holcomb.
Vice-Commander Dr. C. M. Grad
oville, (Navy).
Vice-Commander Albert Olson.
(Army) .
The members of the new executive
committee selected embraced Leo
Boynton, M. D. Brown, Otto E. Lutz,
Thomas Beck, C. E. Ledgway, R. J.
Larson, L. W. Niel, Don Seivers and
John E. Turner.
The new commander and the ex
ecutive committee selected the ap
pointive offices of the post as fol
lows: Adjutant Elmer A. Webb.
Finance Officer M. D. BrDwn.
Historian Mrs. Fred Lugsch.
Service Officer Judge A. H. Dux
bury. ?ergeant at Arms Dr. G. L. Tay
lor. The post members discussed at
some length- the forthcoming indoor
carnival and fall festival which is to
be opened on November 12th for a
four-day showing, and many features
are being planned that will add to
the success of the event and to create
a greater interest.
The post also voted to take up the
matter of an indoor golf course and
which will be placed in the Legion
building and it will be started as
soon after the close of the Legion
carnival as possible so that it may be
in use for the winter months.
The co-operation of the Legion
post in the nl:ns for the co-operation
with the state and county authorities
and the state department of the
Legion in aiding to suppress the de
perdations cf the bank robbers and
other classes of banditry was en
dorsed and a committee of Ray Lar
son, Fred Lugsch and J. A. Capwell
was appointed to take up the miit
ter wi'h the sheriff and to get nil
plans made to present at the next
post meeting.
The Legion also voted to accept the
charge of the G. A. R. mound and
burial plot at the Oak Hill cemetery
as the boys in blue enfeebled by age
are no longer able to look after and
care Tor the plot.
The refreshment commit'.ee of the
Legion had provided a lunch of Bert
Wentworth's best buns and savory
hot dogs and which with the tri
culated coffee closed a very pleasant
and harmonious gathering of the
vets.
MAKES CHARMING ATTENDANT
Miss Patricia Ferrie, of this city,
selected by a vote of the high school
as Miss Plattsmouth, representing
this city at the dedication of the
Waubonsie bridge at Nebraska City
Friday, was one of the most attrac
tive of the large group that repre
sented the various cities in this sec
tion of Nebraska and western Iowa.
Miss Ferrie wore a costume of soil
tones of brown made with Russian
effect and wearing a picture hat,
hose and slippers of the same tone
plan.
Miss Plattsmouth was accompanied
by Mrs. James T. Bejrley as chaper
one and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G.
Reed motored with the p.irty to the
scene of the dedication ard partici
pated in the various social events
that marked the opening of the
bridge.
MANY ATTEND CONVENTION
The Plattsmouth delegation to the
Cass County Woman's club federa
tion convent'on at Elmwood Tnurs
day. was quite large and the fol
lowing ladies were among those who
enjoyed the meeting. Mrs. James T.
Begley. Mrs. E. EL Wescott. Mrs. W.
E. Rosencrants, Mrs. D. O. Dwyer,
Mrs. W. H. Woolcott. Miss Lillian
White, Mrs. John F. Wolff, Mrs. G.
L. Farley, Mrs. Fred G. Morgan. Mr.-.
EL L. Gayer. Miss Jessie Robertson,
Mrs. Bert Coleman. Mrs. J. E. Wiles,
Mrs. Lola Oldham, Miss Elizabetii
Spangler.
New Athletic
Field Dedicated
Yesterday
Despite Wintery Blasts Fine Crowd
Assembler tc Tak: Part in
Formal Ceremonies.
From Saturday's Dally
The dedication r-.ogram for the
new athletic fit Id and future com
munity center was held yesterday at
the park on Washington avenue, de
spite the unfavorable weather condi
tions a fine crowd assembled to wit
ness the ceremony and to enjoy the
football game between the I'lat's
mouth and Ashland high sc hools and
which resulted in a 7 to 6 victory for
the blue and white of this citv.
The program of the afternoon
which opened at 2:30 was presided
over by Judge A. H. Duxbury. chair-,
man of the civic improvement com
mittee bf the Chamber of Commerce
in his usual finished and clever man
ner. Featuring the dedication cere
monies was the Plattsmouth high
school band under the direction of
B. E. Woodward, gave several num
bers during the program and in the
intermission of the game paraded
the football field.
The welcome to the Ashland visi
tors was extended by R. F. Patterson,
principal of the high school, in his
clever manner and in which he ex
pressed the feeling of pleasure that
so many of the visitors from our
neighboring city were in attendance.
The response was given by Superin
tendent R. E. Squires of the Ashland
school, who epoke of the pleasant
relations of the Plattsmouth and Ash
land schools.
The student greetings were ex
changed by Paul Iverson. president
of the senior class of the Plattsmouth
high school and Harold Carr, cheer
leader of the Ashland students.
The presentation of the athletic
field on behalf of the city which was
to have been given by Mayor John
P. Sattler, was read by T. H. Pollock,
as Mr. Sattler was at Nebraska City
and unable to return in time for the
cedieation.
The presentation of the field on be
half of the board of education was
given by Dr. Frank L. Cummins,
president of the board of education
and dedicating it to the use of the
schools and the community.
The acceptance for the schools of
the city was made by Superintendent
R. E. Bailey of the public schools and
who expressed the appieciation that
the schools felt at the realization of
their long standing wish for a real
playing field.
Greetings on the happy occasion
was extended by the Chamber of
Commerce through C. C. Wescott. the
president, who had motoied back
from Nebraska City to attend the
dedication.
The plans for the future in the
making of a community center was
discussed by Prof. M. I. Evinger of
the engineering college of the Uni
versity of Nebraska, who had made
the plans for the field and for the
future units which will enter into
the athletic field and the stadium.
The congratulations of the alflmni
of the city schools were given by
Carl J. Schneider of the class of
1921.
The Game.
In the toss the Platters won and
Captain Bob Hartford chose to de
fend the west goal and had the ad
vantage of the stiff breeze that was
sweeping from the northwest.
The Plattsmouth line had been
shifted due to the fact that many of
the veterans were injured or inelig
ible and it was a hurried organized
front that the locals presented and
which won for them a victory.
In the first half the two teams
played a very evenly balanced game
and the progress of the game saw a
number of the Injured Platters be
ing sent into the line up. Joi n Gal
loway, Henry Donat and Gilbert Hirz
each being sent in to play a part of
the game.
The first scoring was in the third
period a few moments after the kick
off when the Platters drove the Ash
land line to their twenty yard line
and where the Ashland kicker was
trying to punt out, Captain Robert
Hartford broke through the Ashland
defense and blocked the punt, recov
ered the ball and crossed over for
the coveted touchdown and Wiles
made good the kick for the extra
point, making the score t to 0 for
the Platters.
The touchdown caused some dis
cussion as to Its legality on the new
rules, but was held good by referee
George Parish of Omaha, altho the
Ashland team notified that they
would take the decision up with the
state high schol athletic associai icn.
Ashlaud scored in the last quarter
when a series of line smashes, by
Miller, a pass, and the driving power
of Cliffort Weaver took the ball over
for the six points, but on the try for
the extra point the Ashland jilayers
were halted, and left the final score
7 to 6 for the Platters.
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