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Uebr. State Historical Society u VOL. NO. XLVH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA. THURSDAY, NOV. 26, 1931. NO. 87 Red Cross and Charities Hold Annual Meet g Ekct Officers and Prepare for Drive fci Aid for the Needy and Suf fering cf Community. The annual meeting of the Platts mcuth chapter of the American Red Cress as well as the Associated Char ities of the city was held on Satur day afternoon at the office of the chairman. W. G. Kieck at the court house. The Red Cross meeting was first to be held and resulted in the re flection of the present officers, W. G. Kieck. chairman; Miss Mathilde Soenniehsen, vice-chairman; Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans. secretary, and H. A. Schneider, treasurer. The Associated Charities at their meeting re-named the present officers cf the organization, V. G. Kieck as (resident and Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Rosen crans has had the direct administer ing of the work and gave a most in teresting report of the work for the year. There is now in the hospital fund. S13.10. and in the general fund the tnim of S45.72. The report was as follows: From Dec. 1. 1930 to date Nov. 21. 1931. Clothing or shoes to S4 men, 63 women and 131 children. Last February Red Cross furnish ed yardage. Woman's club members conducted sewing classes, each Tues day. Clothing to be made over wa3 also furnished by them, as well as all clothing through the year when a call was made. In February received left over clothing and 2 sacks potatoes, which were to have gone to Arkansas re lief. Potatoes divided among 6 fam ilies. Eleven knicker suits were received from Wescotts' 9 to 12 yrs. Received at two different times clothing and shoes from the Presby terian church rummage. Only two different times that cloth ing was given to needy out of town, both wTduws one on county. Have taken 11 children Ulie.r to doctor or dentists in city and 4 to hospital and 1 to child specialist. Have supplied a shut in (about a mile put of city) with library books all summer and fall. Methodist church (Oct. 1) gave left over food of banquet. Five fam ilies including 29 children were benefited. Mileage 8 miles. Legion picnic Sept 6th gave the left over food, distributed to 7 families, 35 children benefited. P. E. O. gave a food shower. Thi3 was divided in 11 portions and distributed. Covered 10 miles in giving out 30 apple orders, 105 children. We are most grateful to Mr. W. B. Banning of Union for this most generous do nation. In regard to the feeding of the un fortunates that were passing through the city a committee representing the Woman's club was selected and who will select other members of the organization. Mrs. Frank Mullen was named as head of the committee which will have charge of the plans for the movement to secure the nec essary funds for the work of the charities for the coming months, she to select her own workers. DISTRICT COURT OPENS From Monday's Daily The November term of the dis trict court was opened this morning when the jury arrived to take up tht-ir part of the work of the term. The hearing of the first case set for trial. John Spangler vs. Lester Ten nant, was laid over until this after noon when it will be taken up. The members of the regilar jury panel reporting for duty today were A. F. Seybert. Platsmouth; Albert Ol son. Plattsmouth; F. L. Fries. Ne hawka; John Mendenhall, Weeping Water; Raymond Lohnes, Cedar Creek: Harry Marshall, Elmwood; Fred W. Guenther. G. H. Meisinger, Plattsmouth: Fred L. Hild. Murray; W. E. Landon. Greenwood; E. W. Rau. South Bend: Joe M. Hiber, I'lattsmouth; W. C. Timblin, Alvo; J :e Banning. Union; G. M. Corum, L-uisville; Theodore Davis, Weeping :-g Water: J. F. Wolff. Plattsmouth: P. H. Anderson. Plattsmouth; H. F. r;:pwell. Elmwood; J. Howard Davis, liittsmouth: F. W. Backmeyer, Elm- od; Joe Rudolph. Eagle; Hugh karcT. Plattsmouth. HESENT DELIGHTFUL PROGRAM n Tuesday's Daily Last evening when the members i the large family at the Nebraska fi-.-nic Home gathered for their -"ilar weekly sing, they found a y r'-easant surprise awaiting them. its Nowacek. pianist and Anton 'j'tk. xylophonist, who presented a ' rr;im of the old and loved songs " ol as the popular ballads and numbers of the present day. Srodola presented a group of r-c'.v.-i. ns that proved a real nit ' f the members of the group. '-' Vi -rry was also heard in a num fr tte hymns that added to the ''r:. Tu of the members of the As the strains of the dance rr.fci.-ve.,, were given, a number of thf- ::-:nts 0f tne Home enjoyed a u f The alwavs delightful wait TO RETURN HOME SOON From Monday's Iaily Dr. J. S. Livingston, who is at the Immanuel hospital at Omaha for the past few weeks taking treatment, has improved so much in the past week that he is new able to be up and around the hospital and has been relieved of the diet that he was un der during the course of treatment. His improvement is such that it is hoped that he may be able to return home this week, possible being home for Thanksgiving day. This will be most pleasant news to the many friends over Cass county who have been greatly worried over the ill ness of the doctor. Police Judge Passes Seventieth Anniversary Judge Charles L. Graves Observes the Event at Home cf Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Royal at Lincoln. From Monday's Daily Today is the seventieth birthday anniversary of Judge Charles L. Graves, municipal judge. In honor of the event Judge Graves was the guest Sunday of his children at Lin coln, the family gathering being held at the home of Mr. and Mrs Harry D. Royal, 1105 North 25th street. The day was featured by the din ner party at noon, served to the seven members of the family circle, Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Graves. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Derieg, Mr. and Mrs. Royal and the guest of honor, Judge Graves. During the afternoon a number of the old friends who are residing in' Lincoln, were invited in to spend a few hours with the genial jurist, among these being Carroll D. Quin ton. long time sheriff of Cass county, as well as Stephen Buzzell. an old time resident of PlatUmouth and one time manager of the Nebraska Tele phone Co., at this place. The day was spent in reviewing a great many incidents of the old days, the judge having spent his lifetime in the eastern section of Cass coun ty, first as a youth at Rock Bluffs, then teaching school at that place, later going to Union for the practice of law and operating the Union Led ger over a great many years. For a number of years Mr. Graves has made his home at Plattsmouth, being elect ed repeatedly to the office of police Judge of the city, in which position he has served with honor and dig nity. The friends in Cass county will join in their congratulations to Judge Graves and trust that he may have many more such happy occasions be fore he is called from the activities of life. PRAISE LOCAL FACTORY From Monday's Daily The Nebraska Basket Co.. factory in this city, recently established by L. D. Hiatt and Thomas Slayman, has received a very high compliment from the department of weights and measures of the U. S. department of agriculture. The report states that the baskets turned out by the Ne braska Basket Co., and those manu factured by a company at Pittsburg. are the most uniform manufactured in the United States. The baskets turned out here are practically all exactly alike as to grade and size, winning the place of being one of the two plants in the United States that comes up to this very exacting stand ard. The basket factory was busy today in preparing handles for the baskets that they have produced in the last few days, a thousand dozen being shipped in the next few days to Sioux City, Iowa, where a large contract was secured several days ago. The splendid baskets that are turned out by the plant is such that there is an increasing demand for them among the firms of the middle west. RAIN POSTPONES GAME From Monday's Daily The rain Sunday caused the post ponement of the game that was scheduled between the Fontenelle Athletic club of Omaha and the local Athletics, the field being very muddy and the increasing rain being such that it was impossible to expect the attendance to warrant the game. The Athletics are expecting to play a re turn game with the Sidney, Iowa, American Legion team at that place on Thursday night. The Sidney team defeated the Plattsmouth Athletics here a week ago by the score of 6 to 0. The game at Sidney it is expected, will be played under the lights, the first experience of the local team with the night football game. RECEIVES $100 FINE From Monday's Daily This morning in the county court Ray Selby was arraigned on the charge of possession of intoxicating liquor, his car having been captured some weeks ago at .Union with a quantity of liquor. To the charge as preferred, a plea of guilty was enter ed by Mr. Selby, who was fined by the court 1 100 and costs. The pris oner was remanded to the custody of the sheriff until the amount of the fine and costs is settled. A a uirs. Augusia Martens Laid to Rest Sunday Services at the St. Paul's Evangelical Church Very Largely Attend ed by Old Friends The funeral of Mrs. Augusta Mar tens was held on Sunday afternoon ct 2:3u from the St. Paul's Evangel ical church, the church being crowd ed to its capacity by the old friends ar.d neighbors who had gathered to pay their last tributes of love and esteem to the departed. The services at the church were conducted by the Rev. O. G. Wich mann, pastor of the church who spoke words of comfort to the mem bers of the family circle, also pay ing a tribute to the long and useful life of the departed lady, who had for the past sixty-two years resided in this community A special solo. "Some Sweet Day" was given by Clinton I. Miller, of Omaha, a close friend of the fam ily. Miss Thompsen of Omaha being the accompanist The choir of the church with Mrs, William Ketelson at the organ, gave several of the old and loved hymns. The ladies aid society of the church, of which Mrs. Martens was long a member, gave their memorial song during the service. At the close of the service the body was borne to the last resting place in Oak Hill cemetery, the pall bear ers being Theodore Starkjohn. Mich ael Hild. Carl Kunsmann. H. M. Soennichsen. George L. Farley and n , . Robert B. Hayes. Those from out of the city to at tend the services were Mrs. Jacob Vogel and daughter. Miss Olga. of Stanton. Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Vogel of Clarkson, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vogel of Norfolk, Otto Wurl, Council Bluffs. Iowa, Harry A. Cline of Omaha. Augusta Wurl was born January 2, 1S4S, near Berlin. Germany, in which country she grew to woman hood, coming to the United States June 16, 186S, joining at Hurricane, Wisconsin, her sister and brothers Amelia. Bernard and Richard Wurl. In October. 1869, she ce.me to Platts mouth with the members of the fam ily, settling in this community and where Ehe has since made her home. On July 23. 1871. in this city, the deceased was joined in wedlock to Henry J. Martens, who preceded the wife in death several years ago. There is surviving two sons. Herman and Fred Martens, two daughters, Miss Amelia Martens of this city. and Miss Henrietta Martens of San Francisco. One daughter, Mrs. Harry A. Cline of Omaha, has preceded the mother in death. EXTENSION CLUB MEETS From Tuesday's Daily The Home Makers Extension club and Mrs. John M. Meisinger on Elm street, with Mrs. Otto Keck and Mrs. lav Ir,liTitnlr nc the hnctpups. nrr,m' r,f t,o i.ninr crivon nva,- n ct.,,iv nf mastprnieces and their painters, a very interesting study and in which the ladies took th knst intr5t Tn the course of the evening the members enjoyed a fronting the community, each morn game and at which Miss Mary Swatek lnS, there being large numbers of was the winner of the first prize and Mrs. Joe J. Stibal. the consolation, The club verv reirretfullv received the resignation of Mrs. Stibal as leader B.. electine as her successor in this work. Mrs. John Sanders. There were a very large number in attendance desnite the unfavor- able weather conditions and a great deal of pleasure and profit was de - rived by the ladies At an appropriate hour dainty and delicious refreshments were served by the hostesses. The next meeting will be after December 8th at the home of Mrs. Joe G. McMaken, the exact date to be announced later. DAMAGE SUIT ON TRIAL From Tuesday's Daily The district court was occupied I this mornine in hearine the case of I Phillin Srhafpr vs thP Missouri ley Pipeline Co.. an action in which Mr. Schafer. one of the leadinz f3r- mers of east Nebraska, seeks to re- I cover damasres which it is claimed his farm suffered from the laying of I the pipeline as well as damage to the growing crops that he could not I cultivate owing to the existence of I the pipeline. The case has attracted J a great deal of interest and many 1 from the section of the county where the farm of Mr. Schafer is located, were in attendance at the trial. PLEADS NOT GUILTY From Monday's Daily This morning in the county court William Dineen, charged with chick en stealing, was arraigned before Judge A. K. Duxbury,' entering a plea of not guilty. The chickens alleged to have been stolen were taken on the night of November 8th. Dineen claims to have been arrested on No- vember 6th and was held in jail there I and Mrs. Baird will be the guests on a ten day sentence and that helof their daughter and son-in-law. was not out of the jail at Omaha at I the time the robbery is alleged to j nave occurred. I VISIT BENNINGTON CHURCH From Monday' Daily The members of the Plattsmouth Epworth League last evening paid a very pleasant visit to the Methodist church at Bennington where they were entertained as the guests of the Leaguers. The members of the local party found a-veiy fine reception from the memb'ess of the P.onnington church, an excellent program having been prepared. The local Leaguers were delighted with the trip to Bennington and are hopeful cf having thi Douglas coun ty Leaguers here.for a visit in a short time when they can have the pelasure of entertaining them. Jury Awards Phillip Schafer $2,556 Damage Recover! This Amount in Action Against the Missouri Valley Pipeline Company. From Wednesday's Daily The jury in the district court wl?ich was Sen the case of Phillip Scbafer vs. the Missouri Valley Pipe line Co., last evening at 5:30, re turned a verdict this morning at 10:30 in which the. sum of $2,556 was awarded Mr. Schafer. This action was one in which the plaintiff sought to recover $4,600 in damages which he alleged was caused by the laying of the natural gas pipe line of the defendant company through his farm.- The case occupied I , , . . ,,, I all day Tuesday In the court, a num w v ber of witnesses being heard on both sides, . the greater number testifying as to the value of, the Schafer farm and the matter ot damages. The plaintiff was represented in the action by D. O, Dwyer and W. L. Dwyer of this city. Prepare to Aid in Feeding the Unfortunates Associated Chanties Will Try and Handle Problem of Feeding the Wanderers Here From Tuesday's Daily The committee of the Associated Charities which was given the nan NlinS f tn? matter of feeding the unfortunates who visit the city, held a meeting last evening at tne city jail, gathering there to vi:w the locality and what might be done in the way of feeding for one meal, the persons who may be quartered at the city jail over night. It was decided that for the pres ent that the experiment of having restaurants feed the unfortunates a meal of oatmeal and coffee would hA tried out. If this is not successful later it may be necessary to try the feeding at the jail, having the mem- bers of the police force look after l" "a"u" "l men. This is a real problem that is con men reieasea irom me jau wnere mey nave Deen sneiierea ior m nigni. roaving the streets to seek food, hit ting tne various persons ana nusiness houses along the main street for do- nations, with tne general handling of the matter it is hoped to relieve the constant demands on the resi- dents for the aid ot these unror Jtunates SHERIFF REED IMPROVING From Tuesday's Daily The Tenorts from Lincoln state that Sheriff Bert Reed, who is tak- ne treatment there at the hosnital. tia dnine verv nicelv and seems to be rainine. altho he is still quite weak. The sheriff has been able to take nourishment and it is hoped that the will soon be well on the highway to recovery. The treatment and the absolute rest and quiet have been very beneficial. That the sheriff is Improving is real pleasant news to the thousands of friends in all parts OI v-ass county. HOLD MEMORIAL SERVICE Sunday afternoon the members of the local council of the Knights of Columbus held their annual memorial services at the hall on Chicago ave- nue. Despite the bad weather condi- tions a very large number of the members were in attendance. The regular ritualistic services were held, the memorial oration being delivered by Charles Staska. past grand knight of the local council. SPEND HOLIDAY AT DENVER Mr. and Mrs. William Baird de- parted Tuesday auernoon for Denver where they are to enjoy a few days outing in the many points of inter- est in the Colorado capital city. Mr Mr. and Mrs. Harley Cecil . and also enjoy the opportunity of visiting with the arandson Credit Bureau Hears Address on Co-Operation National Organized Groups Proves Aid in Checking Eating Over Nation From Tuesday's Daily The members of the Plattsmouth Credit bureau. afliliaied with the na tional organization of the Credit Bureaus, had the unusual opportun ity last evening of hearing from C. O. Stiles, field representative of the National Credit bureau, who was ac companied to this city by Sccretary Walker of the Omaha Credit Bureau. The meeting here had been ar ranged by F. P. Busch and Hilt Mar tin of the local group and had ar ranged for the luncheon at the Ma jestic cafe where some twenty-eight of the members gathered. The speaker was introduced by E. II. Wescott of the local bureau. The subject of the talk cf Mr. Stiles was "The Necessity for, and Operation of Credit Bureaus." The speaker pointed out the ad vantages of well organized credit bureaus, not only for the business men of the community but also for the resident who was careful in maintaining his credit and found in the bureau a real asset as to refer ence. The local clubs should be affil iated with the national group in or der that it would be possible in the compact organization to secure a touch on every person as to credit and which could be supplied to each bureau on request in either the Uni ted States and Canada. There was some fifteen minutes of questions and answers after the close of the talk, the main address cover ing over an hour, while the questions cleared up many points Jhat had been found to be local problems. The local bureau has two meetings a month and it is desired to have all cf the business houses of the com munity affiliated with the work so that it can more thoroughly cover the city. WEDDED FIFTY-SEVEN YEARS "Fifty-seven years ago, on-November 2Sth. 1S74. at the farm south of this city, now owned by Mrs. Glen Perry, occurred the marriage of Miss Susan Johnson and J. W. Berger. The Rev. Cyrus Alton, a pioneer minister of the Christian church, long active in the religious life of Cass county, officiated. This couple has spent the years to gether happily living through the years together while many of those who were members of the bridal warty have long since answered the final call. Among those who were at th3 wedding were Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Ruffner, of this city, now deceased. It had been the intention to hold a dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Deles Dernier, but owing to the fact that Mr. and Mrs. James H. Brown cf Omaha, the latter a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Rerger. were un able to be present, it was decided to have the event postponed. The dinner party will be held at Omaha on Sunday instead of at the Deles Dernier farm near Murray. Mr. Berger, who will be eighty- six on January 6. 1932, was born in Savannah, Missouri, later was taken by his parents to Winterset and when a lad of not quite ten years of sge. came with the parents to Rock Bluffs, this being some seventy-five years ago. The host ot friends are delighted to learn of the approaching anniver sary and trust that this estimable couple may enjoy many more such gatherings. TENDER FRIEND FAREWELL Saturday evening a group of the relatives and friends of Dr. and Mrs. Charles M. Gradoville gathered at their home on west Granite street, the occasion being in the nature of a farewell to Dr. Gradoville who is to leave at once for Knoxville. Iowa, to take over the position of dentist at the U. S. Veterans hospital. The time was spent in the pleasures of cards, pinochle .and bridge serving as the dh'ersion of the evening. At a suitable hour the members of the party were treated to a very dainty and delicious luncheon that all enjoyed to the utmost. The members of the party joined in the presentation to Dr. and Mrs. Gradoville of a suitable remembrance of the occasion. The family expects to take up their residence in the Iowa city as soon as Dr. Gradoville is established in nis new position and can secure a suitable home for the family. SCHOOL TO HAVE VACATION From Wednesday's Daily The Plattsmouth city schools are to have a short Thanksgiving vaca tion, the schools closing this after noon until next Monday morning. With Thanksgiving on Thursday it was decided to allow the students the one additional day, Friday, which would be the only remaining school day of the week. The extra day will permit many of the teachers residing at distant points to he home for the holiday. HAVE HEAVY RAINS From Monday's Daily The rainfall of Sunday and this morning showed that 2.90 inches of rain had fallen in this community since Saturday, making one of the heaviest rains of the season. The past thirty days has showed more rain fall than for the entire summer. The soil, which was quite dry as the re- suit of two unusually hot and dry summers, has needed the moisture. which will aid in the storing of the moisture in the ground over the win ter season. With the Improved road systems over the county, travel has not been greatly interfered with, even on the dirt roads. Well Known Couple Wedded at Nebraska City! Miss Lola Irene Dow United in Mar riage to Mr. Clair Shellenbar ger To Reside Here From Tuesday's Daily This morning an auto party com prising Mr. and Mrs. George Blctzer, Miss Lola Irene Dow and Mr. Clair Snellen barger. motored to Nebraska City where Miss Dow and Mr. Shel lenbarger were united in the bonds of holy wedlock. The wedding occurred at 11 o'clock at the home of Rev. McCulloch. pas tor of the First Methodist church and the ceremony was witnessed by Mr, and Mrs. Blotzer. The bridal party later motored on into Omaha for a wedding luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. Shellenbarger are plan ning on making their home in the future in this city, where they will at once start housekeeping. The wedding marks a romance dat ing back to school days, both the bride and groom being graduates of the local school. Mr. Shellenbarger in the class of 1929 and Miss Dow in the class of 1930. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Dow and is numbered among the popular young ladies of the community, where she has made her home in recent years. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ej'tT. Shel lenbarger and has grown to man hood in this community. Since leav ing school he has been engaged with the Ofe Oil Co.. of this city. The many friends here will join in their best wishes to this estimable young couple for many years of suc cess and happiness. R0TARIANS HOLD MEETING The regular weekly luncheon of the Plattsmouth Rotary club was held on Tuesday noon at the Majestic cafe with a full attendance of the membership aside from Dr. J. S. Liv ingston, past president, who is at a hospital in Omaha, undergoing treatment. The meeting was under the direc tion of George K. Petrlng. who had arranged a very pleasing program for the occasion. L. O. Minor, one of the club musi cians, was heard in two very delight ful vocal numbers as his contribu tion to the program. The two high school boys. Alvador Tilson and George Art. tin. who have been the school members of Rotary for November, were heatd in their farewells, the boys expressing their appreciation of the recognition and also the impressions that they had gathered of the month's association with the Rotarians. Canon Petter, rector of the St. Luke's Episcopal church, was intro duced and gave a most inspiring ad dress on Thanksgiving, the history of the custom of nations in so ex pressing themselves in a public man ner for the bountiful gifts that the Almighty had bestowed upon them. ASKS FOR DIVORCE From Wednesday's Daily A petition was filed in the office of the clerk of the district court to day entitled. Clara M. Haith vs. James A. Haith, in which the plain tiff asks a decree of divorce and also alimony and the custody of the minor children. The petition states that the parties were married at Frank lin. Nebraska, May 21. 1912. The parties reside at Elmwood where they have made their home for the past few years. DEPARTS FOR INDIANAPOLIS Mrs. Clayton Rosencrans, president of the State American Legion Aux- ilinrv linnQHivl Catnr. a vr fiveniner fnr inriiaAannH. T,iianc -w ch. will 1 me-nt presHlenVs and UrieTn at theP national headquarters of . the , ferXncarynf Tne niw .20.23" ference of the new national presi- dent and the state presidents and secretaries, they mapping out work of the year. the BIRTH OF LITTLE SON The home of Mr. and Mrs. M. A. ?ut a fw week away Eirdsley is rejoicing over the addi- lrgly call at the Bates Book & Gift tion to the household of a fine eight Shop to make your selections of the and a half pound son. who arrived hmdsome Christmas cards for print at their home on last Wednesday. . , r - November ISth. The mother and JEK cr engraving. A Wide range Of little one are doing very nicely. prices Junior Class of High School Presents Play Annual Class Offenng Is Well Pre sented by Capable Cast Many Attend Eve-t i From WfilnevilayV Daily Last evening the Junior class ot Plattsmouth hih school displayed its dramatic talents in the presenta Jtion of "A Strenuous Life," a tn. ny college comdy in three nets, by Rich : ard Walton Tally, at the high school ! auditorium, undr the direction of Miss Florence Miller. The play was well adapted to the cast and the play itra deserve high praise for their fine I work. The production received the y approval of the audience and long be remembered as one ct ery best plays ev r to be pre- I sented at the high school. The lead was taken by Greth Gar- happy - go - lucky, and thoroughly "good fellow," is compelled to become a liar by force of circumstances. H has a hard time keeping himself clear of more trouble and finally decide that the truth is the best plan. Greth's splendid acting made a fine hit with the audience. The part of "Reginald Black." a chum of "Tom." was ably played by Marvin Tritsch. "Reggie" is sober and truthful and helps "Tom" out of a good many dif ficulties. Robert Hall took the part of "James Roberts" a freshman who has been raised a "mamma's boy." He is forced to be a professor, much to his disgust, iwobert should be com mended for his fine work. "Professor James." played by Donald Bushnell, is compelled by "Tom" to pretend to be a freshman. His queer antics as a member of a secret society got many laughs. This part was well done. Stuart Porter appeared at the red faced, chin-whiskered miner from the West and almost stole the show. "Professor Magee" the stern and commanding, bearded man was por trayed by Leo Sikora in a nice man ner. "Dawley," the collection agent, was interestingly played by George Luschinsky. The part of "Tom's" father, "Byron Harrington," who caused "Tom," quite a bit of trouble by visiting college, was played by George Adam in a very fine rnannr. "Nungate" the Japanese servant wan Selby Lightbody. His invariable Yls" was a source of humor. Ger trude Vallery as "Marian Davenant" daughter of "Dan, deserves credit for her fine work. "Marian" knows Tom" is "Lieutenant Thomas" and falls in love with him. "Mrs. Wig gins" was the landlady who had seen better days. Anna Mae Sandin added to her dramatic reputation by her outstanding portrayal of this humor ous character. Emily Lorenz acted very well as "Ruth Thornton." a quiet, lovable girl about the age of "Marian." "Tom's" sister "Dulcie" was played by Nadine Cloidt. and Florence Schultz was the "Widow McGuire." Both girls added much to the success of the play. The parts of the three freshmen were taken by Walter Porter. Robert Hirz and Sam Am. Miss Florence Miller, director of the play, deserves the very highest praise for her splendid work in mak ing this play a success. This is Mis Miller's first year as a teacher at Plattsmouth high school and her work was difficult because she was new to the students. The class pre sented her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers to express the appreciation for her splendid co-operation. Ger trude Vallery, on behalf of the class, presented the flowers and thanked Miss Miller and others who were so good in helping. Mr. Kvasnicka. the class sponsor, gave much of his time by helping the cast in its rehearsals and in the sale of tickets. The specialties between acts were very much enjoyed by the audience. James Comstock played a cornet solo. "A Peristyle Polka." accompanied at the piano by Cecil Comttock. The hoys' quartette was heard in two se lections. "The Male Quartette" by Parks, and "Cornfield Melodies" by Gates. This quartette is composed of James Nowacek. George Adam, David Robinson, and Otto Stodola. The class is indebted to Mr. Ghriet for his courtesy in loaning the fur niture used for the occasion. Miss Virginia Samek furnished the music for the evening. The work of pre paring the stage, advertising the play (and taking charge of finances is al ways important. The poster commit tee was composed of Norma Baum gart and Mata Schackneis. The stage and property committee was Sam Arn, Robert Hirz and Walter Porter. The finances was In charge of Mr. Kvasnicka. Mr. Reeder was in charge ot the lighting arrangements Mr. L: D. Hiatt. Miss Helen Struble and &S,?PUS, "5V "."i eal of hefr time" I'help.'ng MisTinfeV wfthYhe play! . ,0" enjoy this fine production. The j Junior class Is very grateful for the patronage of the local people. Do not forget that Christmas is