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About The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (Nov. 9, 1931)
vol. ro. ixvn rODAY, EOVT9, 1831. NO. 82 Fhlfczicnth Journal is Fifty s Years OH Today Established November 5, 1831 Owned by SL A. Sates for Fast Twenty-Bine Years. From Thursday's Dally The Plattsmouth Journal today passes the half century mark, fifty years of service to the people o Cass county and Plattsmouth. the first issue of the paper having- been printed in this city on November 5. 18S1. There are but two cf the persons who took part in the- birth, of the paper now living. Congressman Ed gar Howard of Columbus, owner of the Columbus Telegram, and George B. Mann, who today is an employe cf the Journal, being one of the vet eran printers of the state. The Journal was established by C W. Sherman, who came to Platts mouth from Glenwood, where, he had worked as a printer, and John R. Howard, a job printer from the Om asa Herald. Mr. Sherman had come to this city, found a print shop which had formerly been used by the Cass County Democrat. Nebraska Watch man and Plattsmouth Enterprise, papers whose span of life had been of short duration, standing idle and at once decided on the establishment of the Journal. The papers that preceded the Jour nal had been largely sponsored by democratic leaders of the city and county, who, when the heat of cam paigns died down, forgot that even the editor and the printers must eat, the result being that newspapers de ceased, the publishers taking them selves to greener fields of labor. The type and equipment of the print shop was sequestered in the third floor of the Fitzgerald block (now the Bekins building,, where it was held for rent by John Fitzgerald. The desire of Mr. Sherman to es tablish a paper found a ready re sponse in Mr. Fitzgerald, the plant was turned over to Sherman & How ard to start a new contribution to Cass county journajiso, On the day that the paper 'was to he printed. JfTdgnr Howiri, then a young printer," arrived from Omaha, assisted his brother and Mr. Sher man in the preparation of the paper. George Mann, then the "devil of the shop, with Edgar Howard did the press . work for the paper, the old Washington hand press being the means of printing the five column folio sheet. Mr. Mann rolling and Mr. Howard pulling the press for the printing of the paper. After the printing of the paper Mr. Mann proceeded out and carried the first ward route of the paper. - On the staff of the paper at that time. C. W. Sherman was the editor, John W. Cutright. city editor, John Howard, job printer and with Edgar Howard and George Mann as the compositors of the paper. Mr. Mann states that on the after noon of the printing of the first edi tion Judge A. W. Crites and Judge B. S. Ramsey, active democratic leaders were at the scene to view the printing of the paper that was to carry their party standard. Matthew Schiffger, John Vedder and Marion Armstrong, printers on the rival paper were also present. The Journal has been continuous ly. m.Vt2.Vt.t olnoa V. i it ever, at times being discontinued, but the weekly has continued on for the fifty years. Mr. Sherman was publisher of the paper until the late nineties and it was then in the hands of Kirkham & Green. later William Reed Dunroy and H. B. Groves operating the paper and then George Mann and W. K. Fox taking over the paper. In April, 1902, the Journal plant was purchased by R. A. Bates, the present owner and manager, who has built it from a small country weekly plant to one of the best equipped newspaper plants in the state with a large circulation over the entire county. Mr. Bates operated the paper as a weekly up to 1905 when the Evening Journal was established in addition to the semi-weekly, which has continued since that time. The plant has grown from the small es tablished purchased by Mr. Bates to one that occupies two large rooms in the building at Fourth and Main street where the plant has been lo cated since 1907. Of the original equipment of the Journal there is only a type case rack remaining. silent witness of the birth of the paper a half century S"o. ALAHH CAUSES Sim From Thursday's taily Last night shortly after 11 o'clock the burglar alarm system of the Farmers State bank decided to start something, it starting the bells to ringing and causing all those who were on the main street at the time to rush to the bank with visions of robbers and other dangers menacing the bank. - - It was found that the door of the vault had not been closed tightly and this probably caused the break ing of the circuit and the release of the alarm. The alarm was turned off by R. F. Patterson, cashier' of -the bank, who was called to the bank, which effectively closed the excitement and the crowds wended their way homeward. SALE VERY SUCCESSFUL The sale of live stock and personal property held Thursday by Louis Naeve at the farm Just north of Naeve's park near La Platte, was one of the most successful that has been held in this section in many months. Rex Toung, of this city. well known auctioneer, was one of those handling the sale in his usual efficient manner. The live stock brought sharp competition among the large number attending the 'sale, this part of the sale being completed by noon, while all of the property was disposed of by mid afternoon. Mr. Naeve has sold his farm to Omaha parties, devoting his time in the fu ture to the improvement and care of his large amusement park at La Platte, one of the most attractive outing spots in the state. Fred Trilety to Enter Service of the Govemm't Receives Notice of Appointment to Chemical Work in Interior Department From Thursday's Daily Fred Trilety of this city was noti fied yesterday of the fact that he had been appointed to a position in the department of the Interior at Wash ington, D. C, the appointment to be effective on November 16th. The work that Mr. Trilety will have is in the chemical department of the government and assisting in research work which is a part of the department of the interior. The appointment comes through the civic service, Mr. Trility taking an examination some two years ago in this line, but had beard nothing more of the matter until he received the notification that he had been called and to prepare at once to take up the position. Mr. Trilety took a special coarse in chemistry In the University of Omaha and is exceptionally well qualified for this line of work, rank ing high in his examinations at the aiversity as well as Iris trrvtl service tests. The many friends will be pleased to learn of the success of Mr. Trilety in securing this position which has a very bright future, altho they will regret to lose Mr. and Mrs. Trilety as residents of the community. Mr. Trilety will leave the coming week for the national capitol to take up his new work, expecting to start in the work .on November 16th. FASSES 65TH ETATUDAY From Thursday's Daily Charles E. GradoviRe. one of the old time residents of this city, yes terday observed the passing of his sixty-fifth birthday anniversary, last evening the event being signalized by. a family gathering at the home on South 17th street. The evening was spent by the members of the party in visiting and enjoying a general good time and the guest of honor received many, tokens of the esteem and affection of the family. Mr. Gradoville was born at Prilan. Moravia, on November 4. IS 6 6. spending his boyhood days in the na tive land, in 187S with his parents, came to the United States, locating at Plattsmouth. where he has since made his home. Mr. Gradoville was engaged for many years in railroad work for the Burlington in this city. remaining in the shop work until 1922. On June 20. 1892. Mr. Grado ville and Miss Catherine Bajeck were united in marriage at the Holy Ros ary Catholic church in this city, they being the first couple to be married in the church, then just recently built. Mr. and Mrs. Gradoville have reared a large family and are very happy that they have been able to see the greater part of the children complete their high school work and two to graduate from the Nebraska university. The children of this estimable couple are Mrs. Marie Ka- houtek. Thomas Gradoville, Mrs. Hermie Blotzer, Dr. Charles M. Grad oville. Edward Gradoville. Miss Doro thy Gradoville. all of this city and vicinity. Mrs. Agnes Ptacek and Mrs. Catherine Westphallen of Omaha; Mrs. Pauline Todd, of Murray, and Frank Gradoville. who Is engaged in teaching in the Philippine Islands. WITH THE 32 From Friday's Dally Sheriff Bert Reed, who was very ill for the past two weeks, has reach ed a nice progress on' his way to re covery and each day sees him gain ing, a fact that Is bringing much pleasure to the thousands of friends of Bert In all parts of Cass county. James M. Robertson, who is at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, where he was recently operated on. Is gain ing in strength and at this time it IS hoped that he may be able to re turn home in the coming week. Mrs. E. G. Shellenbarger at the Methodist hospital at Omaha, is re ported as doing just as well as pos sible, following her operation on Wednesday. The-present Indications are for a very speedy recovery which is pleasant news to the family and friends. InctaDnticn cf CIHxcio cf tbCD.cfA. State Eegent Hiss Veronica 0Cea- nor of Omaha Fresent at the Ceremony. From Thursday's Dally Last evening the local court of the Catholic Daughters of America held their installation of officers at the Knights of Columbus hall, a large number of the members being In at tendance. Miss Veronica O'Connor of Omaha, grand state regent, was present with Misses Johnson. Traynor, Egan and Dineen, of Omaha, while Mrs. Frank Mullen of this city, grand state mon itor, was among the state officers present. A short business session was held. later the court entering on the in stalling of the recently elected offi cers. Mrs. Frank Mullen, state mon itor and retiring regent, was tne In stalling officer. The officers installed were: Grand Regent Mrs, F. L Rea. Vice-Regent Mrs. W. H. Wool- cott. Prophetess Mrs. W. A. Swatek. Historian Miss May Murphy. Financial Secretary Miss Theresa Rauth. Treasurer Mrs. Fred G. Egenber- ger. Monitor Mrs. John L Hadraba. Sentinel Miss Elizabeth Berg man. Organist Mrs. J. C Peterson. Jr. Trustees Mrs. Frank Mullen, Mrs. Frank Bestor. Following the installing of the of ficers a short program was presented by children of the members of The court, a well selected offering of mu sic and readings being offered. The program comprised piano numbers by Helen Woolcott, a violin solo by Mar garet Bergmans. Ruth Skiff er play ing the aceompanimemt, readings by Edna May Peterson and John Ken neth Bestor, a vocal trie composed of Betty Kalina, Reta Libershal and Anna Marie Res. Edna May Peterson was also presented in a tap dance. the acsompanisMsit being played ty Anna.lgeyCT.- fcgr-tcrvstar.- Father George Aglus of the St. John's church, with Father Wagner, of Paul, were present at the meeting. The local court made presentation of attractive gifts to Miss O'Connor, state regent and also to Mrs. Mullen, who is retiring after three years of service as the regent of the local court. At the close of the evening re freshments were served by the mem bers of the committee In charge of the evening program, a fitting close of a most enjoyable evening. YOTJXTO CmZEES CONTEST From Thursday's Daily The papers of the four In each county ranking highest in the coun ty contest were sent to A. A. Reed. University of Nebraska and were graded by Prof. Reed who selected the four who were to represent each of the' thirteen American Legion dis tricts. Cass county is in the twelfth district and three of the four select ed to represent the district are from Cass county. They are Ward Teft, Weeping Water. Francis Marquardt. Avoea. and Evelyn Mead. Union. They with the other 49 representa tives will be given final intelligence and personality tests in Omaha to day and a physical test tomorrow. The five boys and five girls ranking the highest in these final tests will be cited as the state's outstanding young citizens and will receive medals from the World-Herald at an American Legion Omaha post meet ing at the Brandeis theatre on Fri day evening. National Commander Henry L. Stevens, Jr., will assist in this ceremony. During the two days they are In Omaha the young contestants will be entertained with luncheons, dinners and sightseeing trips. The expenses of the boys and girls in coming to Omaha and back to their homes, and during their stay in Om aha will be paid by the World-Herald. Alpha C. Peterson. County Super intendent of Schools is in Omaha to day attending the Young Citizens Contest. SOZE LATE ECCE3 From Thursday's Daily Mrs. Herman Gartleman. residing in the south part of the city, has at her home a rosebush that is still blooming despite frost and the near approach of winter, she gathering a large bouquet of the roses yesterday, they being what might be truly call ed "the last rose of summer. Even with the late blooming roses it is unusual to find them blooming In the gardens this late in the season. use: Mrs. E. G. Shelenbarger who has been in poor health for some time past, was operated on Wednesday morning at the Methodist hospital at Omaha. The reports from the hos pital state that the patient is doing very nicely at this time and it Is hoped will soon be on the high way to recovery. This Is the eighth ma jor operation that Mrs. Chellenbar ger has undergone. TAZEZ7 TO THE HOSPITAL From Thursday's Daily Yesterday afternoon Elbert Keil. of -near Murray, was. taken to the St. Catherine's hospital at Omaha, where he will receive treatment for an injury that he! received some time ago. The young 'man had bruised a knee on a bolt some weeks ago and this had caused; a soreness of the leg. U. finally swelling up very badly from the knee to the hip, causing apprehension, as to infection of tte leg. It was . foand after an X-ray examination at te hospital that the young man wc I suffering from a braised boas, dosing the swelling and for which Be will be treated. Mrs. Phillip KeU. the mother, as well as one of the brothers of the young man, Mrs. Otto Wohlfarth, a sister. and Mrs. A. F. Ceybert of this city, accompanied the patient to Omaha. A&dUS? Falls cd S7cCi and Borates Hip Era. Jcia Frittd, sed 78, Victim of rsixfnl LrMent Late Wed nea&ty Afternoon From Thursday's Dairy Mrs. John Frlesel. 78. was ser iously injured Wednesday afternoon when she fell on the sidewalk in front of the Black White grocery, fracturing her him, which at her ad vanced age. Is very serious. The aged lady was standing on the sidewalk where a number of child ren coming from school were run ning, it being thought that some of these unknowingly bumped Into the aged lady, causing her to lose her balance- and fall -onto the concrete walk. - " The accident .occurred at a very busy time of the day and soon a large crowd had gathered around the un fortunate lady and she was assisted to her feet but was unable to stand. She was then taken, to the office of Dr. O. C. Hudson In the Soennichsen building where an . examination de veloped . that, the X y bene had been The injured ladyvwan sent by Dr. Hudson to the Nicholas Senn hospi tal at Omaha, where she is being cared for. an X-ray of the injury confirming the first examination as to the nature of the injury. The many friends over the county will regret to learn of the accident to Mrs. Friesel and .trust that she may regain the use of her limb and be able to resume her usual activi ties. Lire. Yftlfnr. PaKerccn Bbs atLlurrayHcme Hember of One of the Old Time Fam ilies of Community Fasses Away After a Long Illness. From Friday's Daily Mrs. William Patterson. 61. one of the well known residents of the Mur ray community, passed away this morning at an early hour after an illness that covered the past two yerrs. altho only in the past two days has her condition been such as to cause all hope of her recovery to be abandoned The deceased lady was formerly Miss Florence Rusterholtz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Rusterholtz, early residents of west of Murray. Where the deceased was born and reared to womanhood. She was mar ried eighteen years ago to William Patterson, they continuing to reside in the community where Mrs. Pat terson had been reared.. Mrs. Patterson is survived by the husband and two sisters, Mrs. M. P. Fleming of this city and Mrs. Belle Oakes of Faribury, Nebraska. 13 TAELTO THEATHEHT From Friday's Daily Jack Hatt. son of Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Hatt of this city. Is at the Methodist hospital at Omaha, under going treatment for ulcers of the stomach from which he has suffered for several years. The attack has been very severe and . the condition of the young man iwas such that he was sent to the hospital td be cared for. The many friends of Jack are trusting that he may secure a perm anent relief from the illness through the treatment and be able to return home relieved of his long standing ailment. tattt to Eximnrr From Friday's Dally This morning Pat Reed departed far Kearney, Nebraska where he is taking Carl Hyde, local hoy. who Is to he placet in the state industrial school at that place. - The young lad has bees at the Father -Flannigaa borne at Omaha, running away from that i actuation a week ago. It was ortarea by "the district court Thurs Cay that he he placed in the state school to receive en education and trade training. Chamber of Commerce to Urge City Commission Meeting Tharsday Also Discusses the Problem of Seeding Floaters Passing Thru City. The regular meeting of the direc tors of the Chamber of Commerce Thursday at the luncheon at the Ma jestio cafe, took up the matter of the support of the movement for the adoption of the commission form of government, for the city instead of the present mayor and councilmamc form. It was decided to have a more concerted effort to secure signers to petitions that' will be presented to the council at an early date to ask the calling of an election to submit the matter to a vote of the people. A number of petitions have been in circulation but they have not suffi cient signers and the matter has not been urged as strongly as the mem bers of the civic body believes should be done. Another of the mattets of impor tance that took up considerable time of the directors was that cf the prob lem of caring for unfortunates who visit this city at night, are lodged in jail, on their release in the morn ing making a canvass of the business section seeking food or money. The number of these unfortunates range from fifteen to thirty each night, who in search of a breakfast, rove over the main section of the city, visiting the stores, restaurants, bakeries and other places, proving a drain on the business .men who are asked to help them out in their dsitress. A com munity place for feeding these men one meal in the mornings was dis cussed but no action was taken. The matter was referred to the commit tee of which Judge A. H. Dux bury is chairman, to work out some solu tion. The suggestion was made that the city could perhaps employ the men for a period sufficient to secure them breakfast, but .this taken up with Mayor John Sattler and Chief of Po lice. Jets Elliott, who is also street commissioner, did not meet with their approraJL The city officials stem .the matter -fast- the- work -that ' the city is able to carry on should be done by local people who have their fam ilies to care for, rather than to give it to outside persons. Superintendent W. T. DistelL of the BREX stated to the directors that 170 men are now engaged at the car shops, working from eight to nine hours and the full six day week, a report that was very gratifying to the members of the directorate. The Chamber of Commerce which is sponsoring the Happy Hundred supper, was pleased with the splen did manner in which the responses are coming for this supper on next Tuesday evening, large numbers from the county planning to attend the meeting and hearing the address of Governor C. W. Bryan. The directors also voted to send a letter of greeting to Dr. J. S. Living ston, one of their members who is now at the Immanuel hospital at Omaha. FTJHEHAL OF UBS. BICHTEB From Friday's Daily The funeral service for the late Mrs. Herman Richter. was held this morning at 9:30 at the grave in Oak Hill cemetery The body was brought here from Denver Thursday, by the husband, the funeral arrangements being carried out as requested by Mrs. Richter. She had been ill for many months, preparing in that time, her last requests, which the husband lovingly saw was - fulfilled as far as possible. Mrs. Richter was formerly Miss Una Freer, of this city, being the last of her immediate family surviv ing, she had requested that she be brought to this city to sleep in the last long rest beside the parents and brother who are at rest in Oak Hill cemetery. At the grave this morning the beautiful and impressive Episcopal burial service was celebrated by Canon Petter of the St. Luke's church, this also being a request of the departed lady, long a member of this church. Mrs. Richter was born in Illinois but lived her childhood here, being reared to womanhood In this com munity. Forty-one years ago she was married to Herman Richter, they continuing to make this city their home until 1900, moving to Canton. South Dakota, where they resided for a great many years until moving to Denver. She Is survived by the hus band and one son. residing in Illi nois, who was prevented by sickness from attending the services here. HAST ATTEST! GA2XE From Saturday's Daily - A large number of the local resi dents were at Lincoln today to attend the Nebraska-Iowa grid contest, one of the big games of the mid west to day. A large number of lows cars loaded with enthusiastic fans passed through the city for the greater part of the morning. The occasion was also "Dads" day at the state univer city. many of the local "dads", at tending the reunions and . also the game. ,; .... H0ESE HAS LEG BB0KE2? From Friday's Daily i This morning at an early hour a brown mare, the property of August t Klemm, residing on Elm street, was badly injured when struck by an auto. Glen Peterson, an employe at j the Lyman Richey sand and gravel j pits, was returning home this morn- ' ing from work, it still being quite dark, as he swung the car into Elm street from Webster boulevard, the horse suddenly started across the street from the Klemm residence just west of the Heisel mill. The car struck the horse knocking the animal down and breaking one of the legs of the horse and badly in jurying It. Later members of the police force were called to the scene and the horse shot. ' Wild Story of Robbery Exploded by Deputy Sheriff .fanciful Story Told by Driver of Watscn Truck of Robbery Dis covered to Be False From Saturday's Daily A wild story of a captured truck, a driver robbed and forced to con tinue on his way by a trio of rob bers, sounded good for a few mom ents this morning when Deputy Sher iff Rex Toung was called to the Rock Creek filling station by a driver of a Watson truck, until it was reveal ed as a fairy tale. The driver of the truck. Bill Pierce, stopped at the station at 3 a. m. and communicated with Deputy Sheriff Young, as well as Sheriff Ryder at Nebraska City. When Mr. Toung arrived at the station the driver told of having been in Om- aha rn rmitifiMS for the Watson Trucking Co.. of Nebraska City, on his journey homeward he was given the custody of the receipts of the trucking company to deliver them to headquarters of the company at Ne- hraska dtv Pierre stated that he had been stopped on the highway just a short way out of OmahaV-by-j amanuwho boarded .the truck-forced (him to drive - on south.- passing .. v. Di..MiM.4ii rv..n Mi.h. Ing the junction of the Mynard road f World-Herald ' their ex- south of this city. Pierce said the cenc 1!nie,1Ige,lcl- PVJ man forced him to drive the truck physical fitness. Ralph Pierce, on west where he was robbed of the .fhaI" rhe contest and head of receipts of the trucking company. J J tVS VtLS Two other men had Joined his cap- Mf- ,T"te th,f. ? ..J tL rVS tor at this point. Pierce stated, the J? J0 J h 6 thTi? ? trio then telling him to drive on fI0??m0L53ho had wtm tbtlr W7 south, they following until near the,10 lDe EnfIf; . . Virele Perry farm they had pulled aneaa, iota rierte iu uu u -mmj. The amount of the funds that be had carried. Pierce said, he did not know. It might have been 15 or $1. 000 in checks and money. Leaving Pierce with Sheriff Ryder ' of Otoe county and Fay Watsov. who had arrived at the scene. Deputy Sheriff Young drove back north to ' find some possible clew to the strange robbery. Near the spot where Pierce claimed to have been robbed. Mr. Young and Constable Svoboda. who had accompanied him to the scene, discovered where there had been a small fire alongside where the truck smau nre '5'u "u"e , J,,", had been stopped. Further investiga- Jtion disclosed that in the Are were paru oi CUM iu i ..vu The Legion has started something thers as well as seventy cents in that 8houid OTer the United States, money. The charred checks and: a day of quIck tnjnkInK. money was gathered up and taken ?We mugt careful that !t It right back to the Rock Creek station where thinkin " Pierce related his tale to Sheriff Ry der, when Deputy Sheriff Young call ed his story and producing the evi dence, forced the man to confess that the robbery story was a fairy tale. Pierce had burned the checks and thought to cover the fact by the tale of the holdup of his truck. The man was turned over to Sher iff Ryder and Mr. Watson and taken on to Nebraska City for questioning. corded the principal, the officials In Mr. Watson not having fully decid- , charge and interested citizens. In ed to prosecute the man. J ciuiing state Superintendent C. W. nnil,m.T : Taylor Rev. P. J. Mahan. president EETUSX3 FELOU THE HOSPITAL of Creighton university; James Bar- . (ton of Des Moines, national adjutant From Saturday's Dally of the American Legion; Dwight This afternoon James M. Robert- . Oris wold of Gordon, past Nebraska son. president of the Nebraska Ma- department commander; Henry W. sonic Home association and widely Dudley, state adjutant; Robert Sa known Nebraska Mason, returned mardick. district commander; W. to this city after a short time spent at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha. Mr. Robertson was operated on at the hospital, the second operation within the year, which it is hoped will restore him to his former good health. Since the operation, he has had a very line progress, it being ex pected that he would return home next week, but this morning a mes sage to the members of the family here advised them that they might bring the father home to complete his recuperation at the home. The fact of his return In such excellent Ing nicely at the Nicholas Senn hos condition Is very pleasing to the pital at Omaha, where she was taken hundreds of friends over Cass conn- immediately after the accident. Dr. ty. , O. C. Hudson, who made the exam- jinatlon of the patient here, had her AYOCA PEOPLE C0HE7G taken to the hospital where she will . (probably have to remain for several Elmer Hallstrom of Avoca. writes I kf- The many fiends J1I J the local Chamber of Commerce that th(f lJvere r ... . K. wmiAnn well In view of the severe nature ot of that place to visit this city on next Tuesday to attend hT "Happy Hun dred supper and to enjoy tL speech of Govern 6r Charles W. Bryan.- Thta is a fine showing and points over 100 from out in the county. Cass County Girl Winner in Citizenship Test Hiss Evelyn Heade of Union One of the Successful Team Picked as Best Citizens. The close of the "Citlren" contest which has been held in the state un der the auspices of the American Le gion, department of Nebraska. In connection with the World-Herald, found one of the Cass county con testants in the list of the ten named I as the most representative of the ! state. I The member of the Cass county t group to be named was Miss Evelyn I Meade, li. of Union, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meade. The others jof the Cass county group were re tired on the second test of the exam inations. The medals to the winners were presented at the Brandeis theatre in Omaha last evening before a large and distinguished audience of the leaders in the civic life cf the state. The medals were presented by Henry L. Stevens. Jr.. the national com mander of the American Legion. The ten winners of The contest were: GIRLS Cornelia Walcott. 16. Valentine. Evelyn Meade, 15. Union. Erma Massum, 18, Tekamah. Verna Nelson, 16, Mead. Eileen Duffy, 16. Petersburg. BOYS John Mostrom. 16. Ceresco. Jay Ferree. 18. Indianola. Charles McMillin. 16. McCook. Clayton Powell. 16. Dorchester. George Pipal. 15, Humboldt. "Let your stars shine. Let them rise as high as they will." Henry L. Stevens, jr.. national commander of the American Legion, told the 10 i winners la the young citizens' con : test. "Keep shootin. They can't beat you." he told the losers. He includ ed the whole 1.500 boys and girls ! from over AeDrasaa wno naa taxen Part In preliminaries conducted by -sion leading up to Friday I night s climax ...... i rs young women ana n ve JounE men receive! m roars irum x am sji Prof. A. A. Reed of University of Nebraska faculty explained the try ing and careful tests that all had gone through in friendly rivalry. Robert Flory of Albion, state com mander of the Legion, expressed pro found thanks to The World-Herald for sponsoring the contest. J. F. McDermott, commander of Omaha Post No. 1, introduced W. R. Watson, managing editor of The World-Herald, as "one of the great est friends of the Legion in the state," "the man who made the con test possible." and "a great citizen of Nebraska." "I believe a movement of this . , . ., (. rtr.,- of 8DreadInff throughout 'the country. Thanks All Who Aided. He gave encouragement to those of the 1,500 who did not win. He thanked all who had helped carry the contest through. Those in the well filled theatre ap plauded frequently as Commander Stevens and other speakers touched on vital issues. Enthusiastic greetings were ae Dale Clark, president of the Cham ber of Commerce. Whose interest in the proceedings was marked; Sam W. Reynolds, national committeeman of the Legion for Nebraska, and the presiding officer. Mr. McDermott. SHOWS FLEASTJXG mFBOVEHEBT From Saturday's Dally Mrs. W. H. Friesel. aged lady who" was so severely Injured on Wednes day by falling on a sidewalk and fracturing her hip. is reported as do- the injuries and hope that she may recover without any permanent In juries. '.' . A few of the large Cass couty maps left at the Jonnal oSce.