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MONDAY, MAY 16. 1932.
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persons were killed or injured in
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Dist. Dinner
COYOTES STILL AUBIVinO
Railroads of the Nation Join
Move to Educate Public to
Exeicise Caution.
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During the past few months there
has been a noticeable increase in
the number of automobile accidents
at highway crossings. In a number
of automobile accidents at highway
crossings. In a number of cases,
automobiles have been driven into
the side of trains in broad daylight
at crossings where there was an un
obstructed view of approaching
trains. Almost daily, we receive re
ports of crossing accidents where
drivers of automobiles have display
ed utter disregard for their own
safety or the safety of passengers
riding with them, completely ignor
ing all warning signals intended for
their protection.
The responsibility for preventing
automobile accidents .at highway
crossings rests with the drivers 0(
automobile.., The- appalling-Joss or
life which is resulting daily through
the carelessness and negligence of
automobile drivers at highway grade
crossings can be stopped. by the ex
ercise of ordinary caution and care
on the part of automobile drivers.
T. E. Pratt, superintendent of
safety of the Burlington is one of
the leaders in the national move to
prevent or cut down the number of
accidents that each year occur at the
crossings of the railroads and highr
ways. The exercise of every precau
tion is necessary when approaching
railroad-highway crossing and a lit
tle delay will often save the loss of
lives.
GOES TO HOSPITAL
"William Chappell. one of the well
Known residents of the vicinity of
Xehawka, who has been in poor
health for some time, was taken to
Omaha Thursday to be admitted to
the University hospital for treat
ment. Mr. Chappell is suffering from
trouble and his case has. be-i
so severe that hospital treat
was deemed necessary.
Department Adjutant Dudley Among
Distinguished Legionnaires at
Meeting Last Night.
From Friday's Darty
The get-together dinner ol twelfth
district Legionnaires held at the Le
gion community building- in this city
last night drew a large attendance
from surrounding towns, including
visitors from Lincoln. Nebraska City
and smaller posts over the district.
A gcodly delegation from . Weeping
Water, and several from Talmage
were included among the small post
representations.
The dinner was a Dutch treat af
fair, b?ing served by the ladies of the
Plattsmouth Legion Auxiliary unit.
Covers were laid for S5 and the late
arrivals brought the attendance at
the meeting up to a hundred.
The diners joined in singing the
familiar songs of 1917-18 training
days, as the first course was being
served and at the conclusion of the
dinner, opened the speaking program
with several additional numbers that
were popular during the world war.
City Attorney J. A. Capwell offi
ciated as toastmaster and introduced
the various speakers. Department Ad
jutant Hank (Hard Boiled) Dudley
made the principal address, in which
he stressed the Importance of widows'
and orphans' pensions, now before
congress and urged the Legionnaires
io continue their policy of not asking
for payment of the bonus at this
time, a policy approved by both the
Nebraska state convention and the
last national convention of the Leg
inn. Among the local post members,
Service Officer Duxbury spoke on the
subject of "Membership" and Frank
Smith, a past president, outlined plans
in contemplation for the holding of
the district convention here early in
December.
John Flynn, of South Omaha, Ran-
dall Biart, of Bellevue, Mike Poteet,
of Lincoln and District Commander
Fred Witt, of Nebraska City, all gave
brief talks, before the "stunt" pro
gram began, which included vaude
ville and comedy skits offered by the
different posts. Talmage presented for
its number, a musical saw novelty
act, playing a "wartime medley, with
guitar and piano accompaniment."-
Nebraska City's act Was a woman
impersonation, portrayed by James
Welch, frequently appearing in such
roles at fraternal gatherings in his
home city.
The Weeping Water boys presented
an "awkward squad" act that, never
had a counterpart in real life, even
among the rookie "days In the can
tonement6. .
The Plattsmouth offering was a
blackface comedy skit, borrowed from
thereeent -Murray' minstrel show,
with Chuck .Howard and Chas. Boe
deker portraying the roles of "Mose"
and "Boxcar." Boedeker sang "Old
Man River" and Howard gave sever
al parody numbers.
The entertainment portion of the
program was under direction of Dr,
G. L. Taylor, who was ready for any
emergency, even to providing himself
with a stage hook to remove any
"ham" actors, but luckily didn't have
to use it, as all the offerings were
good and loudly applauded.
The latest report on the coyote
scalp returns to the office of the
county clerk show that Ivan Deles
Dernier, of near 'Murray has brought
in an old coyote and seven pups, bag
ging a whole den of the animals on
his farm. Gustof Weiss, residing near
this city, brought in five young coy
otes that he discovered on his farm.
So far there has been forty-six coy
otes brought to the office of the coun
ty clerk.
Eagbs Hch!
Election of Nev
Aerie Officers
Glen Whiteman Named as the Head
of the Local Aerie at Ses
sion Thursday.
Eastern Star
Heads Elect Nev
State Officers
Three-Day Meeting of Grand Chap
ter Comes to Close Appoint
ment of Officers.
The annual three-day meeting of
Nebraska grand chapter. Order ol
the Eastern Star, at Omaha, was
concluded Thursday with announce
ment of appointive officers, reading
of reports, and installation of all
officers.
The appointments by Mrs. Louise
Mantor of Lincoln, who Wednesday
was elected worthy grand matron,
are as follows:
Grand chaplain, Mrs. Olive Brack
en of Chappell; grand lecturer, Mrs.
Daisy F. Bennett of Lincoln; grand
marshal, Harry Proffitt, Hastings;
grand organist, Mrs. Elsa Reed, Ran
dolph; grand Adah, Mrs. Vera Blatt
spieler, Tobias; grand Ruth, Mrs.
Hazel Haythorne, Ogallala; grand
Esther, Mrs. Anna Alden, Grand Is
land; grand Martha, Mrs. Mary
Finch, Alliance; grand Elect, Mrs.
Sylvia Ferrell, Beatrice; grand war
der, Mrs. Laura Nicholson, Wisner;
grand sentinel, Harold T. Landeryou,
Omaha, and grand trustee, Mrs. Ellen
M. Fetterman, Lincoln.
Plattsmouth aerie No. 365 of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles held their
annual election of officers on Thurs
day night at the lodge room in the
Eagles building. A large number of
the members were in attendance at
the meeting.
The following officers were named
to guide the order during the en
suing year:
Worthy President' ,Glen White-
man.
Worthy Vice-President Franklin
Keif.
Conductor Ed Gabelman.
Secretary Leo Boynton.
Treasurer James Rebal. .
Inner Guard -John Meislnger, Jr.
Outer Guard Ernest Porter.
Trustee Bernard G. Wurl.
The members selected as the dele
gates to the state convention at Ne
braska City in June, Bernard Wurl
and Leo Boynton, with A. F. Mei-
singer as the alternate.
The members spent some time in
the discussion of the plans for the
advancement of the aerie in the com
munity and for the enlargement of
the work of the order.
HARRIED AT COURT HOUSE
From Saturday's Daily
This morning at the office of
County Judge A. H. Duxbury, occur
red the marriage of Frank Bitkus
and Miss Dorcas Daniels, both of
Omaha. The ceremony was perform
ed by Judge Duxbury in his usual im
pressive manner and the service wit
nessed by John Busky and Miss Eula
Keeney, also of Omaha. After the
wedding the bridal party returned
to Omaha.
Lon Graf Quits
Creighton Post at
End of This Year
PIONEER CITIZEN CELE
BRATES 74TH SIRTHDAI
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CELEBRATE SILVER WEDDING
NAME IS OMITTED
In the Item of the , last Mynard
community ciud meeting, tne name
of Robert Wolfe, was unintentionally
emitted from "the personnel of the
Mynard Community orchestra.
Robert is a real clarinet player and
one of the leading musicians from the
vicinity of Murray.- -
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Un Sunday, May 1, relatives and
immediate friends pleasantly sur
prised Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Zoz at
their home, the occasion being their
25th wedding anniversary. They
came with well filled baskets, the
dinner being served cafeteria style.
The happy couple (ware presented
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jmjiu surae silverware, nowers and a
generous purse.
a very preiiy wedding cake was
baked and brought "by Mrs. Albert
Seiker of Elmwood. Father Harte of
Man ley gave the presentation speech.
The guests present to help them
celebrate, were the following:
i Mr. and Mrs. John Stander, Her
bert Fenerstein from Mead,. Father
Harte from Man ley, Mr. and Mrs.
irons: zoc and family, Ethel and
Pearl Coatman, Mr. and Mrs. An
drew stander and family. Mr. and
Mrs. Albert Sleker, Mr. and Mrs. Ed
Seiker and family, Mr. Albert Thiel,
Sr. Mr. August 8tander, Mr. and Mrs.
Albert Thii, Jr., and daughter, Mr.
and Mrs. jo Gustln : and son, Mr.
and Mrs, Otto Straub and Bobby
Mr. and Mrs. Win. Jahn and family.
The guests departed wishing; Mr.
skid Mrs. Zos many more" yeafa of
happiness. ELovwood Leader-Echo.
Mr, Md'Xirsv Adam lisislnger and
tin.. Jade Dnrea of Cedar Creek were
tfa t&s-'eft .f?ldar;fnoon to spend
a iaort time lochias after jome mat
ter vrw&i&'i&tyttixikif; With
friends. .
Not many mothers can say they
have reared to manhood and woman
hood, a family of twelve children
and are all living and well and hap
py. Mrs. S. Y. Smith can proudly
boast of this distinction. - She with
her husband (who holds a part in
this ' distinction), ''and the children
who - "are - home,-' together with - tb
ones who- are married -and Tiave homes
of their own. gathered on "Mother'B
Day" at the home of the eldest daugh
ter, Mrs. Fred Baker, where all en
Joyed the occasion. Everyone enjoy
ed to the utmost the fine picnic din
ner which was held on the spacious
lawn.
Pictures were taken of the fam
ilies and their youngsters which will
be valued' treasures in years to Come.
Those attending the gathering
were: Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Smith,
Pauline, Lela, Stewart and Fern
Fxans at. home. Miss Txl3 Stnitb, Dale
Horn and Helen Weider of Lincoln,
Mr. and Mr 3. Levi. Wilson- and sons,
Teddy and, Richard of Cedar Creek,
Mr. and Mrs. .Royal Smith and
daughters. Margaret and Delores of
Mynard, Mr. -and Mrs.-Vearl Smith
of Murray, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling
Harris, Mr.- and" Mrs.- Fred - Baker,
Betty. Ann and Jackie, Jack Camp
bell and the Misses Sue Newton and
Harriet McCarroll.
M. N. Drake celebrated his 74th
birthday very happily last Thursday
evening by appearing down stairs at
the Hotel Drake for the first time in
a good many months, having been
confined to his room during that
time with a peculiar nervous trouble
that gives him "much pain and pre
vents the free use of his legs and
feet.
However, Mr. Drake has been im
proving lately and after being car
ried down stairs by his son, Charles
Drake, of Omaha, and the latter's
brother-in-law. Otto Hartman of
Arlington, he was able to sit in state
and receive the hearty congratula-.
tions and best' wishes of many old
time friend's who dropped in during
the' evening. 1 v 1
Charles Drake" and wife were ac
companied to Louisville to celebrate
the occasion by Mr. and Mrs. Hart-
man, of Arlington, Mr. Hartman'E
parents. Rev. and Mrs. T. Hartman
and family, of Louisville, being also
present.
Mrs. Drake served ice cream and
cake to the callers and it was a time
of rejoicing for Mr. Drake and fam
ily and for ' his1 friends who had
learned of the event in time to be
present.' ' -
Former Pern Mentor Who Has Guid
ed Bluejays, to Leave After
Close of Track Season.
The resignation of Lon R. Graf as
head coach of track and assistant
coach of football at Creighton uni
versity at Omaha, was announced
Thursday by A. A. Schabinger, di
rector of athletics at the Bluejay
school.
Graf will finish the spring term
which cincludes with the Missouri
Valley conference meet May 20 and
21, and then become manager o"
the Nebraska territory for Mobile
Adjustment Service, Inc., with head
quarters in Omaha.
"We are sorry to see Lonnie
go," Schabinger said, "but he
wished to take this opportunity
to enter the commercial field
and it would not be the policy
of the university to stand in
his way."
Graf came to Creighton in 1930
from Nebraska State Teachers' col
lege at Peru, where lie was director
of athletics and head coach of all
sports.
It is probable that no additional
man will be added to the staff to
replace Graf, Schabinger said. Plans
have been made for Dr. Sam Carni-
glia. assistant freshman coach, to
become assistant varsity football
coach under Arthur R. Stark, and
some member of the present staff
will probably coach track next year
"I have enjoyed my associa
tion with the members of the
staff and, the friends of Creigh
ton." Graf said Thursday. "My
athletic interests- shall remain
here, and I wish the school con
tinued success in 'all sports. I
am particularly grateful for the
friendship and loyalty of the
boys on the football and track
squads," he said. .
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WESCOTT'S
LOCAL REUS
From Thursday's Daily
Frank F. Buttery, former resident
here, came down from his home in
umana this morning to visit for a
few hours with the old time friends
Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Gibson, ol
Missouri Valley, Iowa, former resi
dents of this city, motored down to
day to visit old friend. in this city
and vicinity for a few hours.
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
PUBLIC SPEAKING CLASS
ENJOY BIRTHDAY PARTY
The twelfth birthday of Shirley
Keck was observed Friday afternoon
at the home in the north part of the
city where a group of some fifty-five
girl friends had gathered. The group
comprised the members of the Aweont
camp fire and school friends of the
guest of honor. The pleasant sum
mer like day permitted' the young
people to enjoy the afternoon on the
spacious lawn and where games of
all kinds were enjoyed by the party.
Miss Alice Bly and Miss Grace Nolt-
ing, school teachers of Miss Shirley,
Mrs. Justus Lillie, her Sunday school
teacher, and' Mrs. Clement Woster,
guardian of the Aweont campHre,
were present ' to enjoy the day with
tne little folks. AT , an appropriate
hour a luncheon was served In picnic
style on the tables arranged on the
lawn of the home.; In honor of the
occasion the guest of honor received
a large number of handsome gifts.
LITTLE DAUGHTER ARRIVES
County Agent and Mrs. D. D.
Wainscott of Weeping Water are the
proud parents of a fine little daugh
ter, -which arrived at their home on
Saturday. May 7th. The little lady
weighed nine pounds and has been
christened Patricia Ann. The many
friends over the county will Join in
their congratulations to the parents
and well wishes for the future of
the little lady.- - -
Journal Want-Ail Mt mi.
fsw oanta and est real results I
From Saturday's Dally
The first meeting of those inter
ested in the formation bT a public
speaking class under the auspices of
the Omaha "Y," was held last even
ing at the public library. Owing to
other activities a number who had
planned to be present were unable
to be on hand for the inltital meet
ing. Prof. Edwin Puis, head of the
speaking department of Creighton
university, was present and who will
have charge of the work if a class is
formed here. A number of the local
people were students in the course at
Omaha last' winter and derived a
great deal of benefit from the course
and their enthusiasm for the work
led to the city having the opportu
nity of having Prof. Puis come here
to act as Instructor. It is hoped that
at the next meeting here that a suffi
cient number can be secured to make
the class possible for this city. This
is an opportunity for Plattsmouth to
secure a class of this personality de
velopment'training that can be real
ized only in the larger educational
centers. Especially is it an advan
tage that Prof. Puis has been se
cured to head the work of the teach
ing.
The birthday of little Miss Helen
Barkus was held on Friday, May
13th and despite the date the mem
bers of the jolly party of little folks
numbered thirteen. The settings of
the party were most attractive, the
tables being arranged with varied
colored lunch cloths and the colored
bowls of flowers added to the charm
of the scene. As the members of
the party arrived and the pleasure
of the afternoon opened, the group
elected one of their number as May
queen and the May day thought was
carried out by the members of the
nartv arranging their costumes of
various colors and designs.
During the afternoon dainty and
delicious refreshments were served
bv the hostess and which added to
the enjoyment of the occasion.
In serving and entertaining Mrs.
Harkus was assisted by Mrs. L. G
Ijuson. Mrs. Fred Sharpnack and
Mrs. Kaymond J. Larson.
Those who enjoyed the occasion
were the following: Mary Jean Hatt,
Mary ltishel. Peggy Jane Wiles,
Ruth Westover, Dorothy Turner,
liosalyn Mark. June Griffin, Kath
erine and Hetty May Barkus, Bobby
Lightbody, Lars and Ray Larson, Jr.
From Friday's Daily
F. II. McCarthy, of Union, waa a
visitor in the city today to Fpend a
few hours attending to some mat
ters of business at the court house.
County Attorney W. G. Kieck and
Dr. P. T. Heineman motored to
Geneva today where they were called
to look after some matters of busi
ness for a short time.
Mr. and Mrs. Alvin McReynoids
of Xehawka, were here todjy for a
short time while en route to Omaha
where they will visit with relatives
While in the city Mr. McReynoids
was a caller at the Journal office
BOOSTING AIR RACES
From Saturday's Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Adam Fornoff and
daughters. Miss Florence and Mrs.
Clarence Busche. of Louisville, were
in the city for a short time Friday,
visiting friends and attending to
some matters of business.
QUARTET ENTERTAINS CLUB
A caravan of 50 Omaha Junior
Chamber of Commerce members, in
fifteen automobiles, visited Platts
mouth in the Interest of the 2nd An
nual Omaha Air Races and the Na
tional Balloon Races which are to be
held at the Nebraska metropolis,
May 27, 28, 29 and 30.
Headed by a caliophone, the cara
van toured the business streets and
distributed pouvenlr balloons and
window cards. The visitors present
ed Mayor John P. Sattler with, a let
ter from Mayor Richard L. Metralfe,
of Omaha, inviting him to attend the
races. Other Nebraska towns in this
territory also were visited.
.Senator Hiram Bingham, president
of the National Aeronautic Associa
tion, in a recent Washington, D. C.
release, characterized the forthcom
ing Omaha air races as "the nation's
outstanding pprlng air festival."
Prizes aggregating $10,000 will be
offered the cream of the nation's men
and women pilots who will compete
in the five mile closed course events.
The National Balloon race will at
tract two army balloons, a Goodyear
entry, a balloon from the City of
Chicago Club; a Detroit entry and
former army balloonists now residing
in Omaha will enter a big lighttr-than-air
bag to be called the City of
Omaha. The three balloon lists to fin
ish first will be the United States
entrants in the international Gordon
Bennett balloon races in Switzerland
in August.
PLAYS TRUMPET SOLO
UNDERGOES OPERATION
Edward Howard, son of Air. and
Mrs. Roy Howard of Murray, had
a very severe attack of appendicitis
on Sunday. He was rushed tT the
Immanuel hosnital at Omaha, and
was operated on at about 12 o'clock
by Dr. Davis. Mr. Howard, and sons
Charles and" Grant, returned later.
reporting Edward doing nicely. Mrs.
Howard remained, at the hospital
with Edward. This was certainly an
urgent call for Edward, as the ap
pendix was very, badly inflamed.'
FOR SALE
Delco automatic light plant, near
ly new . Inquire Robert Patterson,
Murray phone 3311. al4-tfw
In the musical program given over
radio station WAAW at Omaha, on
Tuesday afternoon. Richard North-
cutt. of Omaha, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Harry H. Northcutt, Was heard in a
trnmnpi solo. The young man "is
.'! 1 known here and where he has
often visited at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. John W. Crabill, his uncle and
aunt. The number given was dedi
cated to Mr. and Mrs. Crabill. Rich
ard is a student at Central high
school at Omaha.
The Plattsmouth Rotary club at
their luncheon on uesday had the'
pleasure of a short program of mu
sic afforded by a group of the high
school young people under the direc
tion of Miss Cora Williams, music
supervisor.
The boys' male quartet composed
of George Adam, Otto Stodola, James
Nowacek, and David Robinson, gave
two numbers that were much enjoy
ed and showed the progress that this
quartet has given in their musical
work in the past few months.
James Nowacek was also presented
in a baritone solo that was very
much enjoyed by the club members
and their guests. Mr. Nowacek is
also one of the high school boys who
are honorary members of Rotary for
the month of May.
The program was under the leader
ship of Frank M. Be3tor and who re
ceived much praise for the excellent
program that he had arranged.
RESUMES PRACTICE
Byron Clark, former collcitor of
the Burlington railroad at Omaha,
who was retired under the compul
Bory rule of the railroad on reach
ing the age of seventy years, is now
back in the general practice of the
law.
Mr. Clark, who is recognized as
one of the leading members of the
Nebraska bar, is now engaged in the
practice of the profession in his of
fices located in the Omaha National
bank building.
The many old friends here of this
eminent attorney will be pleased to
learn that he will continue his work
in the legal profession and be ready
to carry on with all of his old time
vigor and skill.
HOLD FINE MEETING
VISITS AT ROCHESTER
Charles E. Hartford of this city
departed Sunday for Boone, Iowa,
from which place he motored to
Rochester, Minnesota, with his sis
ter, who has not been in the best
of health for some time. The sister
desired that Mr. Hartford accom
pany her to Rochester to be exam
ined at the Mayo clinic, one of the
greatest medical groups in the world
Mr. Hartford will remain at Roches
ter until the sister is able to return
home to Boone.
From Wednesday's Daily
The W. B. A. met last evening at
the home of Mrs. J. H. McMaken,
Jr., with a very pleasing number of
the ladies in attendance. The
earlier part of the evening waa given
over to the routine business of the
organization, the ladies discussing
their plans for the summer work.
Tho remainder of the evening was
spent in a social way, cards provid
ing the diversion. The prize winners
were Mrs. J. H. McMaken. Sr.. and
Mrs. Kmmons Ptak. At a suitable
hour dainty refreshments were served
by the hostess assisted by her sister,
Mrs. Robert Hill.
Business will Improve only as
we contribute to Its Improvement
by exercising our purchasing
power.
MARRIED AT CITY HALL
The wedding of John W. Younn
and Mrs. Marie Cleary, both of Lex
ington, Nebraska, occurred Tuesday
afternoon at the office of Judge
Ik
Charle3 L. Graves in the city hall, y IM"IZI-'I''I"I-'W'!"I'H f
The ceremony was witnessed by Mr. F - w n. "
and Mrs. Thomas Svoboda of this i. IBOinai wailing lompanj
city. Following the wedding the Ahsfmrta f Til.
bridal couple departed for Omaha
and hence to their home in the west
part of the state.
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BRINGS IN COYOTE
William Grafe, one of the residents
of the county, was here Friday an
ernoon and brought with him a coy
ote, securing one of tne animais ai
his farm. This increases the num
ber received so far to iorty-seven.
Th bounty on the coyote scalps is
32 each and makes it profitable for
the farmers to rid tneir communi
ties of the animals.
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY
of Plattsmouth, Nebraska
ANNOUNCES
A Free Lecture on Christian Science
By Nelvia . Ritchie, C. S. B.
of Sewickley, Pa.
Member of the Board of Lectureship of The Mother Church, The
First Church cf Christ, Scientist, in Boston, Mass.
In the American Legion Auditorium
Sixth and Vine Streets
Sunday Afternoon, May 22
at 3:00 O'clock
- You and your friends are cordially
invited to attend. " ' ' ' r
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