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r. Stott Historical Sodety omn V01. NO. XLVin PLATTSMOUTH, NEB2ASZA, MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1932. NO. 13 D. A. R. Prepares for State Meet at f North Platte Expected That Meeting Will Be One of the Most Interesting That Has Been Held. From Saturday's Daily If George Washington could look in upon the evening sessions of the thirtieth annual state conference of the Nebraska Daughters of the Am erican Revolution, on March 15 and J 6 at the Yancey hotel in North Platte, he would undoubtedly feel quite at home, for Colonial dress is to be a feature of both evening ses sions. I'owaerea wigs, panniers, fichus, ruffled petticoats, beauty patches, knee-buckles and small clothes all will appear. The whole conference program is dedicated to the memory of George Washington, and in his honor. Very familiar to him, too, would be the colonial mu sic which will be heard at this ses sion. Among the sweet singers will be Mrs. Harold Xossman of the Om aha chapter, who will give a group of colonial songs in costume. George Washington, however, might be daz zled by the electric lights, and would undoubtedly be puzzled by the radio and by the telephone. He might take the back-firing of an automobile outside as the opening gun of the British in a surprise attack, even though he himself had monopoly of the -surprise of the Revolution. An interesting pre-conference so cial event will be the dinner to be given Monday evening, March 14, by Sioux Lookout chapter in honor of the state regent, Mrs. Edgar Hiit Wescott, of Plattsmouth. Mrs. York Ilinman, past state regent, and Mrs. R. D. Rasmushen, regajjJpX Ifefiuhos 2ess chapter, will entertain the state board, past state regents," and other! distinguished guests at a 12 o'clock I luncheon Tuesday, March 14, pre ceding the state board meeting at 1 o'clock. On Tuesday afternoon the visiting Daughters will be taken for a motor trip about North Platte, and at 2:30 o'clock a tree planting cere mony will be held in Memorial park, not far from the Log Cabin Memor ial museum, which will then be open to visitors. The tree, which i3 to be planted in memory of Washington, is the gift of W. P. Snyder, superintendent of the State Experimental farm. The cars for the drive will be furnished by the North Platte Chamber of Commerce. A tea at the home ofj Mrs. W. J. Hendy, 219 Bryan Ave-1 nue, North Platte, will conclude Tuesday afternoon's social events, i "Americanism," is to be the sub-i ject of the address to be given at j the formal opening of the confer ence Tueday evening, March 11, by R. II. Kirkpatrick of Omaha, na tional chairman of Americanism for the American Legion. Greetings will bo given by the guests of honor, which include three past Vice Presi dents General, Mrs. C. B. Letton of Lincoln, Mrs. E. G. Drake of Bea trice, and Mrs. C. S. Paine of Lin coln; and three past state regents. Dr. Jane B. Ringer of Lincoln, Mrs. Adam McMullen of Beatrice, and Mrs. York Hinman of North Platte. The program will be followed by a pub lic reception to be held in the lobby of the Hotel Yancey. On Wednesday noon a "No Host" luncheon will be held at the Yancey for all past state officers. The organ ization of a Past State Officers' club in Nebraska will be discussed. Mrs. York Ilinman of North Platte has been appointed as chairman of a committee for the advancement of such an organization. At the banquet Wednesday even ing Sioux Lookout chapter will be the hostess for all state officers, chapter regents, and delegates. The Crystal room at the Yancey will be the place, and the banquet will be followed by motion pictures of "Washington, the Man," and "Wash ington, the City." A playlet and a minuet will be presented by Sioux Lookout chapter, and "Flag Trail ers" will be shown by Mrs. Frank H. Baker, of Omaha, national vice chairman of Better Films. . Mra.. H-B. Marshall, of Lincoln, state' treasurer, and Mrs. Frank Cline of . Auburn, state historian, have invited the state oSicess-and past state regents to be their guesta at an 8 o'clock breakfast Thursday, the closing day of the conference The lu'icheon hour on Thursday will be given over to" merry-making, and a "stunt ' luncheon will be held, each chapter giving a stunt. ICE IS GORGING The ice in the Missouri river near this city is forming several gorges as the ice starts moving out but the cold weather of the earlier part of the week had the tendency to check the movement. One gorge has form ed on the upper part of the river north of Omaha that has caused the river to drop a great deal. Small gorges have formed near the railroad and traffic bridges near this city and also a gorge has formed near Queen Hill, south several miles. The ice retards hold back a great deal of water and make the river quite low. The gorges here are not such as to cause much apprehension of over flowing lowlands, but in the gorge north of Omaha, Iowa residents have beccme quite apprehensive, as the lowlands are threatened by the rising waters back of the gorge. William Carrodo Pleads Not Guilty to Burglary Arraigned in the County Court, Om aha Man Makes Flea Trial Set for March 23rd. From Saturday's Daily This afternoon William Carrodo, arrested at Omaha Monday in con nection with the burglary of the James T. Begley home here, was ar raigned in the county court. The information filed by County Attorney W. G. Kieck charged Car rodo with the crime of breaking and entering the Begley .home, and , the theft of articles of wearing apparel of the value, of S172. To the charge as preferred Car rodo made his plea of not guilty and declined at this time to waive the preliminary hearing before the low er court. Judge A. H. Duxbury then set the date for the hearing in the case as Wednesday, March 23rd. The prisoner's bond was fixed at S500, in failure to procure which he was remanded to the custody of Sheriff Thimgan and returned to the coun ty jail for safe keeping. The robbery with which he is charged occurred on Thursday, March 3rd, but was not discovered until the following day when the Begley family returned home from Falls City. TAKE BODY HOME From Friday's Dally This morning the body of R. L. Paulett, pipeline worker, who was killed early Thursday morning, was taken to his home at Pratt, Kansas. Thursday afternoon contact was made with a brother of the unfor tunate man, who was located at Cedar Rapids. Iowa, and he came on to this city to make the funeral ar rangements. He decided to have the body taken to Pratt where the par ents and other relatives reside. Mr. Paulett was a single man and had been engaged in the railroad train service for several years, but with the curtailment of trains he was thrown out of his regular em ployment and took up the work on the pipeline construction. The deceased had planned on be ing married as soon as he secured a position that would offer any per manency, being engaged to a young woman at Pratt. He was well liked by his associates in the pipeline work and his death has brought a great re gret to those who had the pleasure of knowing him. SUFFERS FROM PNEUMONIA Charles Hitt, former resdient here, is suffering from an attack of pneu monia at his farm home near Ne hawka. Mr. Hitt was taken ill on Wednesday, he having driven into Nehawka that day to take the chil dren to school and shortly after reaching home was taken ill. The condition of Mr. Hitt was such that a special nurse was secured to look after his care. While he is still suf fering from the, malady he is now some better. Mr. Hitt is a son of Mrs C. F. Hitt, Sri, of this city. In. t story ot an Old Time Banquet of Woman's Club Clipping from Files cf Old Paper Tell cf Event Held Here Seme Thirty-three Years Ago. : The Journal has received a copy of an old clipping, taken frcm the files of the Plattsmouth News of some thirty years ago, which is of inter est to older residents of the city This clipping was sent from Seattle, Washington, by R. O. Fellows, one cf the old residents here. The story is that of the banquet of the Plattsmouth Woman's club. held some thirty-three years ago. The banquet was presided over by Mrs. Fellows, then president of the club, the organization being in its fourth year of existence. Of the participants in the banquet program, but two are still residents hero, the others having removed or passed away. The address of welcome was given by Mrs. H. C. McMaken. one of the active leaders in the club work at that time, while the invocation was by Mrs. S. A. Davis, now a resident of Lincoln. C. A. Rawls, then recently return ed from Cuba, where he served as lieutenant and captain cf Co. B., Third Nebraska infantry, spoke on the new island republic, its people and many beautiful scenes and cus toms. Carl Tucker, who had charge of the club's music department at that time gave a vocal and piano number. Miss Catherine Agnew and Miss Mayme Sullivan, as well as Miss Louise Miller ,of Queen City, Mo., were heard iif vocal selections, two of the numbers being "The Swallows" and "BeRdettMMream," A. D. Etg enbroadt, now of Lincoln, favored the ladies with a cornet solo. Miss Olive Gass was one of the speakers as was Byron Clark, then engaged in the active practice of law here, but who is now the solicitor for the Burlington at Omaha. Mrs. C. F. Stoutenborough, who was a pioneer in the club work, was also on the toast list to discuss the work of the women in their club activities. Miss Maude Mauzy, gave the re citation, "Vashti" and Calvin P. At wood. then a senior at the University of Nebraska, responded to the toast, "Education." Stephen A. Davis was also a speak er of the banquet, his tcast being "The Old Man," the contribution of the men guests present at the ban quet. The ladies of the Episcopal church served the banquet and that the event was one of length was attested by the fact that the banquet party did not leave until after the midnight hour. LEAVE FOR CONFERENCE Mrs. E. H. Wescott, state regent of the Daughters of the American Revolution, with Mrs. L. O. Minor, regent of Fontenelle chapter, depart Sunday for Nehawka where they will Join Mrs. Marion D. Tucker. The ladies go from Nehawka by auto to North Platte, Nebraska, where they are to attend the state conference of the society. The ladies will spend several days at the conference. FIRST ROUND IN MEET The first round of the Cass county basketball tournament played Thurs day afternoon and evening at Eagle, resulted in Plattsmouth Reserves, Alvo and Nehawka being eliminated from the tourney. The Plattsmouth Reserves were pitted against Avoca, rated as the strongest team of the tournament and were defeated by the score of 25 to 14. Avoca was the winner of the class B championship at the Avcca regional meet, but was elim inated at Nebraska City by Shubert. Greenwood turned Alvo back 32 to 7, while Louisville eliminated Ne hawka by the score of 41 to 20. A number of the high school stu dents and friends of the local team were at Eagle for the opening game. The Reserves played a very good game, but were up against a team that was much superior to them... Phono tho news to Ro. 6. BENSON DEBATERS HERE The debate team of the Benson high school of Omaha, were here Fri day afternoon: to meet the local de baters iu the discussion of the ques tion of "Compulsory Unemployment Insurance." ' The Piattsmoutn debaters were assigned the negative of the , ques tion in the Friday debate and pre sented this viewpoint in a masterly fashion, Madge Gamett. John Beck er and' Edward Wejirbein comprising the local debate team against Ben son. The negat!ve,;Of the locals was such that the viators acknowledge the advantage that the locals had scored. Words of praise for the Plattsmouth debaters were given by all cf the Omaha team and coach. At the Midland Invitation contest, Benson won from? Plattsmouth, the Omaha school haYlfg the negative of the proposition; bat at the meeting Friday they, foundf the local speak ers in the best of; form, with force and legic presenting their side of the debate question, 'i -J Co-Cporcive Easter Sale in Piattsmouth Merchants Affiliated with the Retail Section of C. of C. Offering Bar gains Wed.lvlarch 16. The merchants of Plattsmouth who are affiliated with the retail section of the Chamber of Commerce are offering many bargains on Wed nesday, March 16th. Each merchant Is offering two specials for this day only, so you had better be on band and take advantage of them. This is the regular co-operative sale of these merchants,' ' held once each month. . . ' -' The " careful ' siibtfper -will And many things 'advertised at excep tionally low prices tne lowest prices in years and it will pay them to look at the Co-operative ads in an other part of this issue of the Jour nal, and note the bargains offered by these merchants. Judge Hastings Finds forXity in Warrant Case Holds That City Had Right and Au thority to Order Viaduct Work and Public Notice Given. From Thursday's Pally In the case of Abraham L. Tidd vs. John E. Kirkham, city treasurer, in which the validity of the warrants issued for the construction of the viaduct and Livingston road was questioned. Judge W. G., Hastings this afternoon decided the case in favor of the city. The opinion of the court is as fol lows: "The court finds for defendants and that plaintiff was fully inform ed of the letting of the contract for tho street improvements for which the warrants were issued whose pay ment is sought to be enjoined in this action, and of the performance of the work as it proceeded, and that the City of Plattsmouth has full au thority to make such improvement and no defects in construction of the same nor fraud in regard to the war rents is suggested. The court does not find that under such circum stances it is competent for plaintiff as a taypaycr of said city to enjoin the payment for such improvement, which the city is enjoying, on the ground of failure to include such ex pense in the annual estimate or the annual appropriation for the year. "Judgment of dismissal of the ac tion and for costs." SOON TO RETURN HOME From Saturday's Dally John L. Hild, of west of Mynard, was In the city today for a few hours to look after some trading. Mr. Hild is anxiously counting the days when it will be possible to have Mrs. Hild and the' new baby daughter return homo from : th ;spital . at Omaha. However under any condition they will remain until the weather condi tloua grow wanner than they -have been in the past week. Aged Couple Observe Golden Wedding Day Mr. and Mrs. Benno Seydlitz of This City Entertained at Home of Daughter. From Friday's Daily Today at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jasper, on west Locust street, was observed the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Benno Seydlitz, residents of this city for many years. Mr. and Mr3. Seydlitz who have spent the years of their wedded life in this community, were both born in Germany, he seventy-six years ago and she sixty-nine years. When but a child of nine years Mrs. Seydlitz, whose maiden name was Augusta Helweg, was brought by her parents to tho United States, Mr. Seydlitz continued to reside in his native land until reaching his tv.enty-f.rst year wnen he too came to this country to make his future home. On March 11, 18S2 Benno Seyd litz and Augusta Helweg were mar ried in Plattsmouth, smarting house keeping at ence in the home in the southeast part of the city and where they still make their home. They have been fine and worthy citizens in the years of their residence here and have a large circle of friends over the community. Mr. and Mrs. Seydlitz have seven children living, W. J. Seydlitz, Ne braska City; Mrs. A. R. Johnson, Mrs. Henry Jasper, Frank Seydlitz, Verner Seydlitz, all of this city; Otto Seydlitz residing in California and Guido Seydlitz of Lincoln. There are also twelve grandchildren to join in the happy observance. The bride and groom of fifty years ago .were the guesta at the family dinner arranged by Mrs. Jasper at her home and where the decorative plan of the home was carried out in the golden anniversary theme, flow ers adding their beauty to the scene Following the dinner Mr. and Mrs. Seydlitz received calls from many of the old friends from all sections of the city, coming to tender their con gratulations on this most pleasant occasion. MANY SEEK SHELTER From Saturday's Daily Last night was a record breaker in the number of those who sought shelter at the city jail, there being some twenty-seven of the wanderers who were sheltered there. The men were from all sections of the country, the police report and all had the same report of the lack of work that exists In all parts of the country. The street ' was quite active in the vicinity of the city hall as the men were released and started on their way, some going north to Omaha while those who had come from that direction were heading for the south. LOCATES IN CITY Mr. and Mrs. John M. Moore have located in this city where Mr. Moore is filling a position at the office of the Burlington at the local station. Mr. Moore was formerly auditor in the office of the district superintend ent of the Burlington at Omaha, in re-adjustment of tho railroad posi tions Mr. Moore was assigned 'the position here. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have Mrs. Margaret Black, mother of Mrs. Moore, making her home with them. They are located in the home at Eleventh and Elm street, formerly occupied by the L. W. Niel family. POLICE COURT DOINGS Judge C. L. Graves In the police court Friday had several callers who were booked by Officers Libershal and Pickrel for infraction of the law. The cases were all for intoxication as well as two of the parties, Tom Isom and Alex Brown being charged with disturbing the peace. Isom and Brown were given fines of $15 and costs each, amounting to 118.50. L. R. Hamilton-was arrested charged with being intoxicated and on plead ing guilty received a fine of $10 and cost3 or $13.50. The men were re manded to the city jail until the amount of the fine and costs was satisfied and will-enjoy, the time as enforced guests of the city. ALVO GIRL INJURED From Friday's Daily Miss Fern Hill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Hill, of near Alvo, Ia in very serious condition at her home as the result of injuries sus tained when the horse that she was tiding ran away. Miss Hill was rid ing from her home to school Wed nesday, she being a student at the "Bushberry" school. When near the farm home of Charles Bornemeier, a rabbit leaped from the brush along the road into the roadway and start ed to race down the road, frightening the horse and causing it to run away. Miss Hill was thrown from the horse and rendered unconscious by the force of the fall. She was found by neighbors and taken home where she remained in a state of coma for some time, later being conscious a part of the time. The patient in her con- scous moments suffers violent cough ing spells. She is under constant care and it is hoped that the may recover, altho her case is a very ser ious one. Creighton Coach to Speak at Banquet A. A. Schabinger, Traine rof Bine jays Will Address Basketball Banquet on Tuesday. R. F. Patterson, principal of the high school, chairman of the pro gram committee for the community banquet Tuesday in honor of the Plattsmouth high school basketball team, is fast completing his program. Coach A. A. Schabinger, of Creigh ton university, who has led the Blue- jays through a very successful sea son, will be tne principal speaker Di the gathering, discussing, the. sport topic'of the day.'''' " "-- The city will be repersented on the program by Mayor John P. Bat tler and H. A. Schneider, preident of the Chamber of Commerce, while for the basketball team, Henry Donat, all southeastern center, will respond. Coach Fred A. Rothert will be heard in his review of the past season. In the musical portion of the banquet the high school boy's quartet will be heard. The banquet promises to be a real event and the public is responding nicely to the ticket sale and the op portunity to pay honor to the mem bers of the basketball team who have so ably maintained ITie athletic pres tige of the Plattsmouth school. NEW DAUGHTER ARRIVES From Friday's Dally Friends here of Mr. and Mrs. James Costellos, of Vincennes, In diana, have received the announce ment of the arrival of a little daugh ter, Alice Rae, at the Costellos home. Mrs. Costellos was formerly Miss Doris Young, one of the popular members of the class of 1929 of the Plattsmouth high school. The many friends will join in their well wishes for the little lady and in congratu lations to the happy parents. DIES AT HOSPITAL From Thursday's Daily W. J. Twiss, 48, of Louisville, passed away at an Omaha hospital last night as the result of illness of some months duration. Mr. Twiss had been taken to Omaha a few weeks ago, suffering from heart trouble and dropsy. The patient has gradually grown worse until death came to him. Mr. Twiss was well known in this city,, where he resided for a number. of years, he having married Miss Clara Mumm of this city and they made their home for some years at. the Mumm farm south of this city. J Later Mr. Twiss was engaged as a butcher at the Chase market in this city In the last few years he has resided at Louisville. Mr. Twiss Is survived by the wife, ing parents and several brothers and sisters, residing at Louisville. I The body was brought to this city and is at the Sattler funeral home to await the arrangements for the funeral services,' the members of the family being at Omaha today and will not make the definite details of the funeral. until their return. - - R. L. Paulett, Pipeline Worker, Crushed by Pipe Caught Beneath 3300-Pound Pipe, Man Is Instantly Killed Early This Morning. From Thursday's Dally R. L. Paulett, 2S, Tratt. Kansas, working on the construction of the natural gas pipeline to Omaha, was instantly killed this morning when caught beneath a large section of pipe. The fatal accident occurred short ly after 7 o'clock this morning when the force of workmen had started in on their labors on the line on the north Fide of the Platte river. Mr. Paulett was working near a large section of the pipe used for the gas mains, the pipe resting on a large tripod. In his work Mr. Paul ett found it necessary to get under the pipe to remove Home dirt and in an instant the fatal accident occur red, the tripod slipping and the heavy pipe, weighing 3300 pounds, rolled on the unfortunate man. The entire left side of the face was crushed almost beyond recogni tion, as well as the chest and left 6ide of the body and death was al most instantaneous. The body was finally extricated from beneath the pipe by the fellow workmen and the man brought on into this city. Med ical examination disclosed that he had died as soon as the full force of the pipe had fallen on him. The body was taken to the Sattler funeral home to await efforts of the construction company to get in touch with relatives. , Mr. Paulett came to this city from Pratt, Kansas, at the time that the ptpeffiie .work , was first started and has, been, making .his home at the Hotel Riley. Little was known of the , unfortunate man by the associates, on the work and efforts were made at once to communicate with author ities at Pratt to try and get in touch with relatives to notify them of the accident. JUDGES DECLAMATORY CONTEST Robert Foster Patterson, princi pal of the local high school, was at Springfield Friday where he was judge In the district declamatory contest.. This district comprised the schools of Springfield, Bellevue, Wa terloo, Papillion, Gretna and Elk horn. There were a large number of entries in the contest and the talent that was offered was very high type, Mr. Patterson states. TAKES UP NEW WORK W. P. Johnson, new head of the sales department of the Jowa-Ne-braska Light & Power Co., for the Plattsmouth district, is now actively in the work of his new charge. Mr. Johnson comes to this city from Lin coln, but has been connected with the same line of work for the com pany at Blair for several years. The family are still at Blair but he hopes to have them located here in a short time and to be a part of the commun ity life. Mr. Johnson is one of the veteran employes of the light and power company in their sales depart ment. Walter Gabriel, predecessor of Mr. Jchnscn in this district, has been transferred to Norfolk which brings him much nearer his former home at Fullerton, Nebraska. RECEIVES SPORT LETTER In the awards of the "X" letters at the state university fcr various gpert activities, Jerry Adam, of this city, was one of the recipients. Jerry .is a member of the wrestling team and has made a fine record the past season in this line of sport. He was also a member of the football team for the 1931 season, shewing well in the contests that he took part in. At the Northwestern game at Evans- ton, Jerry was one of the outstand ing Nebraska players. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Adam of this city and is a senior at the University of Nebraska. The many friends here have watched with Interest the work of the young man in the university and he has represented the city and school from which he came with the greatest honor. . ...... . t ' ! ' '. .