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VOL. NO. XLVTH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOV. 17, 1932 NO. 84 t Official Vote of Cass County Cast Tuesday Canvass of Vote and Const of Sick and Absentee Ballots Made by the Board. The official vote of Cass county was completed on Saturday by the official canvassing board composed of . W. Lu Propst and James I. Hall, who have had charge of this work for the past several years. The total of the jrote cast is as follows: PRESIDENTIAL TICKET President and Vice-President Roosevelt-Garner, D 5,155 Hoover-Curtis, R 2,756 Thomas-Maurer. S 161 STATE TICKET Governor Charles W. Bryan, D 4,770 Dwight Griswold, R 3,201 John M. Paul, S 74 Lieutenant Governor "Walter H. Jurgensen, D 4,141 Theodore W. Metcalfe, R 3,472 C. II. Wilson, S 138 Secretary of State Harry R. Swanson, D 4,36 Frank Marsh, R 3,175 H. H. Hester, S 118 Albert W. Handschuh (Pefn) 57 Auditor, Public Accounts William B. Price, D 4,097 George W. Marsh, R 3,412 Commissioner, Public Lands & Bides Harry P. Conklin, D 4,043 Dan Swanson, R 3,430 State Treasurer George E. Kail, D 4,331 T. W. Bass, R 3.201 Attorney General Paul F. Good, D 4,036 C. A. Sorensen, R 3,689 Railway Commissioner Floyd L. Bollen, D 4,152 Lloyd Dort. R 2,936 Glenn Griffith, S 169 Ralph W. Madison (Pet'n) 191 CONGRESSIONAL TICKET . Congressman, 1st Dist. ' John H. Morehead, D r-'JS,107 Marcus L. Poteet, R 2.619 Daniel Hill, S 101 LEGISLATIVE TICKET State Senator, 2nd Dist. Win. E. Banning, D 4,371 Troy L. Davis, R 3.485 State Representative, 6th Dist. Geo. E. Nickles, D 4.725 Willard Clapp. R 2,914 COUNTY TICKET Commissioner, 1st Dist. Juliu3 A. Titz, D 1,677 George L. Farley, R 1.2 5 S Sheriff (To Pill Vacancy) H. Sylvester. D 4,194 Rex Young, R 3.S35 Surveyor (To Fill Vacancy) Robert D. Fitch. Jr., D 4.100 Fulton Harris. R 3,446 NON-POLITICAL Chief Justice Supreme Court Harry O. Palmer 4.068 Charles A. Goss 2.6S5 County Judge A. II. Duxbury 4,941 M. S. Briggs 2,732 District Judge, 2nd Dist. Daniel W. Livingston 2,369 James T. Begley 4,964 STATE HIGHWAY PATROL Proposed by Iniative Petition Yes 2,693 No 4,715 CONSTRUCT SKIFFS John Richardson of this city with his force of workmen, is now en gaged in the task of completing the contract for some fourteen skiffs "which are to be delivered to the con tracting company having the river improvement work near Omaha. Mr. Richardson has completed and de livered two of the skiffs and is busy on the construction of the other boats. The skiff3 are of redwood and the shipbuilders are busy in secur ing the necessary wood that will be used in the construction of the skiffs. Jack is an old river man and skilled in the art of boatbuilding and with his force will turn out some fine boats for the use of the contracting company. SECURES LARGE VOTE Sheriff-elect Homer Sylvester, se cured a splendid vote in his home community of Weeping "Water and in Center precinct, these two giving him a lead of 390 over Rex Young, his opponent. The final result of the county was a majority of 359 in the county for Mr. Sylvester, his home communities giving him a lift that led to his victory over his opponent. It i3 expected that the new sheriff will take over his office on December 1st and commence the filling of the two year term made vacant by the death of former Sheriff Bert Reed. WINS GAME SUNDAY The Plattsmouth town team was to have played with the Vinton Ath letic football team at Riverveiw park Sunday, but the game was cancelled by the locals. The locals however. are given the credit for a 13 to 10 defeat at the hands of the Vinton team by the Omaha papers. The "Plattsmouth" team scored a touch down by Johnson and two safeties when Fleck of the Vinton team was downed. Fleck and Cernandt Ecored the touchdowns for the Vintons. Funeral of Old Time Resi- dent Sunday Fred John Ohm Laid to the Last long Rest at Oak Hill Ceme tery Sunday Afternoon. The funeral of the late Fred John Ohm was held Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets and attended by a large group of the old friends and neighbors. Rev. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church had charge of the services and spoke words of comfort to the members of the be reaved family. He paid tribute to the long and useful life of the de parted friend and neighbor in the community. During the services two solo num bers were given by Frank A. Cloidi, 'Peace, Perfect Peace," and "The City Four Square," Miss Estelle Baird be- ng the accompanist. The burial was at Oak Hill ceme tery beside that of the wife who had preceded him in death a number of years ago. Fred John Ohm was born. March 3 1843, in Germany, where he was reared to manhood and where on February 16, 1872 he was married to Mi3 Sophia Herman. Mr. arid Mrs. Ohm immediately after their mar riage came to the United States and first located in Ohio where five of their family of twelve children were born. The family later removed to Plattsmouth where Mr. Ohm entered he services of the Burlington rail road in the local shops, serving there for some thirty-five years until re tirement from service in 1918. He was honored with a gold pin in honor of his long and faithful service to the railroad company and which he was very proud of having. Seven of the family have been born in this city, where in 1922 Mr. and Mrs. Ohm celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the home on west Pearl street. The wife and mother passed away some three years ago, ince which time the children have made their home with the father the greater part of the time to assist in his care. The children surviving are Mrs. Bertha Vanmeter and Mrs. Jen nie Nielson of Havelock, Fred and Edward of Chicago, Charle3 of Om aha and Frank of this city. FUNERAL OF MARSHALL WILES From Monday's Daily This morning tho funeral services of E. M. Wiles was held at the Sat tler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets, the body arriving early this morning from western Nebraska. The services were attended by the mem bers of the Wiles family in this vi cinity as well as members of the Ma sonic order and old friends. There was a short service held at tho Home by Rev. H. G. McClusky and the Masonic quartet gave one number, "Nearer My God to Thee." At the grave the ritualistic serv ice of the Masonic order was held by Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. and at this service the quar tet composed of Messers Frank Cloidt, R. W. Knorr. R. C. Cook and H. G. McClusky gave a number, "Rock of Ages." VISIT HERE SUNDAY Miss Gertrude Hagel and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith of Glenwood were in the city Sunday for a few hours, visiting with Mrs. Belle Stoner, who has been quite poorly for the past several days, suffering from an at tack of the flu. Mrs. Stoner is some better and able to sif up a part of the time and hopes to soon be able to resume her activities at Glenwood. Precinct Offi cers Named in Cass County Justices of the Peace, Precinct As sessors and Road Overseers Are Named. The completion of the official count of the vote cast at the last general election has been made and the var- ious precinct officers, justices cf the peace, assessors and road overseers made. Nominations had been made in practically all of the precincts and which eliminated largely the writ- ing in of names. In only one pre- cinct. Eight Mils Grove, was it neces sary to draw for a tie and in which John True won the draw. The selections made by the various precincts were as follows. Tipton Precinct Wm. Tinker, D., justice of the peace; E. P. Betts, D., assessor; B. H. Lytie, overseer. Greenwood Precinct R. W. Stew art, D., justice of the peace; James Foreman, D., assessor; Wm. Kltzel, D., assessor. Salt Creek Precinct O. F. Peters, R., justice of the peace; John Mef- ford, R., assessor; Jacob vitt, R., overseer. Stove Creek Precinct A. W. Nei- hart. R., Justice of the peace; Paul Marshall. R., assessor; Will Harley, R., overseer. Wmwood Free nct Homer Law- tnn T? IjisHpa nf tho npnop Tt TV. Bourke. D.. assessor; Louis Schmidt, R., overseer. South Bend Precinct C. S. Wort- man, u., justice or me peace; u. Dill TV nsspacnr- Wm Rich.irrla. T Weeping Water Precinct Byron Baker, D., Justice of the peace; Fred u. carsiens, v., assessor: jiaroiu Thomasson. overseer. Center Precinct John Gruber. D., ustice of the peace; Wm. Sheehan, Sr., D., assessor; Wm. Sheehan, Jr., u., uaeer. Louisville Precinct W. H. Hoo- er,R. justice of the peace: August F. Schmidt, D., assessor: Andrew A. Schoeman. D., assessor. Avoca Precinct John Kokjer, R., Justice of the peace; Ray E. Ncrris, R., assessor; Louie Allgayer, R., as sessor. Mt. Pleasant Precinct Wilson Gil- mour, R.. justice of the peace; H. H. Ragoss, D., assessor; Ralph Murphy, D., overseer. justice of the peace; Frank Salsburg, D., assessor; Ralph Meisinger, D.. overseer. rtenawKa .rrecinci. wm. uuer- Hoback. D.. assessor; Nelson Berger, D., overseer. Liberty Precinct P. F. Rlhn, D., Justice of the peace; S W Copen-L naver, u., assessor; J. ti. Ausun, u., overseer 1st Rock Bluffs Perry Graves, D., Justice of the peace; Alfred tGan- semer, D., assessor; farth, D., overseer. Herman Wohl- 2nd Rock Bluffs Perry Graves, D., justice of the peace; Alfred Gan- semer, D., assessor; J. F. Fitch, D., overseer. Plattsmouth Precinct Max Val- lery, D., justice of the peace; Geo. W. Snyder, D., assessor; Chas. W. Stoehr, D.. overseer. son. R.. Justice of the peace; Chris Rasmusssen, R., assessor first ward; Ray Haslam, R., assessor 2nd ward. iattsmoutn City C. L. Graves, i John A. Libershal, D., assessor; 2nd ward, James Rebal, D., assessor; 3rd ward, A. J. bnyder. L., assessor; 4tn ZZJi' 1S1JJ LAID TO LAST REST The burial of Vern Price, lifelong resident of Pacific Junction and Plattsmouth, was held Friday at the cemetery at Glenwood where others of the family are at rest. The funeral services were held here by the Rev . u. iroy at ine residence on Gold street and attend- ed by a large number of the old menus, ine pastor gave words or comfort to the family and spoke of tne earnest cnnstlan life of the de- pancu ineuu aim neiguoor. ine uin xa.i 6..., a. icyurai ui departed in his last days. During the service Mr3. E. H. Wescott gave two of the old hymns, "Home of the! Soul" and "The Old Rugged Cross." MOVES GRANARY The McMaken Co., of this city. who live up to their motto of "mov ing anything that can be moved," have Just completed the moving of a I large granary, at the farm of J. D. Rlsing, near Cedar Creek. The work wa3 one that required expert knowl- edge In the moving line and was ac- complished to the satisfaction of all! concerned. FILE EXPENSE ACCOUNTS The first candidates at the re cent election to have their expense accounts filed in the office fo Coun ty Clerk George RT Sayles, are Sheriff-elect Homer Sylvester, Robert Fitch, county surveyor-elect and Ful ton Harris. ? Mr. Sylvester fca filed his account of $125 tor the successful campaign, while Mr. Fitch expended $11.50 and Mr. Harris, $11.30.' The expenditures were all for newspaper advertising among the papers of the county as well as cards luseu m me campaign .... . The other candidates have been supplied with the i necessary blanks and it i3 expected.' that all will be filed within the next few days Death of Mrs. Claude - Carter Early Sunday Dies From. Effect of Sadden Attack of Appendicitis To Be Buried at Elalr. Mrs. Claude Canter, well known resident of this city, parsed away Sunday morning at 7 o'clock at the at Omaha. The result of an nt- Lord Lister hospital cfime as the tack of appendices suffered on I Thursday and whieu was so severe that the Daticnt was taken to the rocnltal on Fridav but owlr to the r'tpual n Tlaay DUt owiro ine little to be done for the patient. She continued to grow worso until death i- warier is survived oy me nus- band and two daughters, Mrs. Mary May schliscke and Miss Ruby Carter, ,. . j.viu " 1 61 ""'-"" Slain federal Agent Known in This City Chester Mason, Slain While At tempting to Make a Buy' Veor "RMtrip tester juason, prommuuu agent, who wa3 killed Saturday after noon near Beatrice, while attempting gecure evidence &sziQSt a man . .... uamcu u lho, v n n mi . ...liaow.i was here several weeks ago and made purchases at several local places and which resulted in the arrest of se-v eral Plattsmouth residents. Mason also ha3 been operating at Nebraska City and Falls City before going to Beatrice where he was slain The shooting occurred on the highway southeast of Beatrice Sat urday when he attempted to arrest a maa MneB ieu VYe"a- on a "Jur charge. Autnorities stated at Beat rico that Wells had agreed to sell m, ,.,. named Kennedy, who wa3 an inform er for the authorities. As Mason and Kennedy approached Wells, it is claimed he opened fire, killing Ma- son ana seriously wounuing .tven- nedy. Wells, who was arrested later at Diller would admit nothing and stated that Kennedy had a gun at the time of the shooting and that Kenn6dy and Mason had attacked nlm TO ADDRESS ROTARY CLUB Rev IT G McCluskv. nastor of the First presbyterian church of this cit7f is to De the . speaker at the Thanksgiving meeting of the Nebras ka City Rotary club. This meeting wiH be held on Wednesday, Novem- ber 23rd. Rev. McClusky has rpoken before the Nebraska City club on eeveral occasions and his able and thoughtful messages have brougnt the repeated request for his return. In addition to the talk by Rev. Mc Clusky, the Thanksgiving proclama tion of the President and Governor will be read. ARRIVAL OF NEW SON The home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Burk, wa3 mado jvery happy on Mon- day evening by the arrival there of a fine little son. The little one and the mother are doing nicely and the occasion has brought a great deal of ihanDiness to the entire familv circle. Red Cross to Start Campaign for Members Officers of the Organization Are Re-elected for the En suing Year. The annual meeting of the Platts mouth chapter of the American Red Cross wa3 held on Monday afternoon at the office of the chapter chair man, w. u. Kieck, at tne court nouse The matter of the selection of the officers for the year resulted in the re-election of all save the vice-chair man who had requested to be re lieved of the office. Those named were: Chairman W. G. Kieck. Vice-Chairman Mrs. H. L. Thomas Secretary Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans Treasurer H. A. Schneider. The directors of the local chapter were all named for tho ensuing year. This year the work of the Red Cross is of added importance as there is much relief work on the program and every membership that is en rolled will be that much assistance to the work of aiding the unfortu nate. The Plattsmouth chapter has set their goal at least 100 paid up members for this year and the cam paign is now on. The Red Cross, which i3 co-oper ating with the Associated Charities, is not to make a special drive for cash donation this year unless later on emergency arises that may make this necessary, but from the funds on hand and the memberships this year it is hoped to carry on th3 fight until the winter is past and less re lief is necessary. One of the most potent reasons that the citizens should get back of the Red Ctoss . Is the f act, that this city, has received 800 sacks of, flour fn the past several months for dis tribution among the needy, as well as supplies of prints and cotton goods which will be made Into garments for the needy of the community. W. M. Barclay, budget director of the Associated Charities, who i3 also one of the leaders in the Red Cross drive, states that while there will be no cash campaign, hi3 organiz ation will be pleased to receive shoes and clothing at any time fo aid in immediate relief work. With the great good that the Red Cross has done and will do, it should be the pleasure of every resident of the community who "can do so, to enroll In the chapter here as a part of the membership i3 retained for relief work. While the clouds ae commencing to break in the economic life of the nation, there will be need for much relief for the winter months at least. Secure your Red Cross button today and help put the Plattsmouth chap ter over their goal. Memberships may be secured at the Plattsmouth and Farmers' State tanks, William Barclay, while the general campaign under the direction cf Mrs. Herman Thomas will reach every section of the city. If the work ers fail to see you, come in and add your dollar to aiding the needy. COMMUNITY THANKS GIVING SERVICE A community Thanksgiving serv vice has been arranged for Wednes day evening, November 23rd at 7:30 This service will be held in the Epis copal church this year and the preacher of the evening will be the Rev. Canon Petter. Everyone is urged to attend. The local ministers of tho city will take part In the service, SUFFERING FROM PNEUMONIA Harold Willis of this city. Is very critically ill at his home on South Third street, suffering from an at tack of pneumonia. The condition of the patient is such that hi3 mother has been called here from Giltner, Nebraska, to assist in his care. N He has been ill for the past several days and his condition Is such that he 13 under constant medical care. Mrs. Emil Havelka of Wahoo and Mrs. Henry Donat of Omaha, spent the day Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Donat and family. Everything tor school most complete Una In Cass county at nates oook store. ENJOY FINE TIME The passing of the fifteenth birth day annivedsary of Miss Grace Sim ons was observed on Monday evening by a very delightful gathering of young friends to join in seeing that the occasion was properly celebrated. The time was spent in games and dancing to the melodies of the Rambler orchestra. At a suitable hour dainty and delicious refresh ments were served to the members cf the party. Bond of Newly Elected Sheriff is Approved Today! Homer Sylvester to Enter on Duties of Office of Sheriff as Scon as Possible. From "Wednesday's Dally Sheriff-elect Homer Sylvester of Weeping Water, was in the city to day to appear before the county com missioners to have brs bond of $10,- 000 approved by the board and pre pare to enter on the duties of the office of sheriff of Cass county to which he was elected at the election of November 8th. Mr. Sylvester has not announced the appointment of a deputy in the office and probably will not make the announcement until after Decem ber 1st as he at that time will have the deputy selected and the bond ready for the approval of the coun ty commissioners. Mr. Sylvester stated to the Jour nal representative that his plans as to his locating here are not fully completed as two of his daughters are now in the high school at Weep ing Water and it is possible that Mrs. Sylvester and daughters may re main at their present home until the close of the school year. " ANNOUNCES HARRIAGE The announcement has been re - ceived here of the marriage at Dal las, Texas, of Miss Charlotte Miller to Mr. Donald Alfred Dickson, of Lin coln, former Plattsmouth young man. The marriage occurred on Wednes day, October 5th at Dallas, Texas. Tho groom Is the son of Mrs. Fan nie Dickson of Lincoln and spent his boyhood days in this community where ho .was graduated from the local schools and later from the Uni versity of Nebraska. He i3 a nephew of Emmons J. Richey of this city. their future home at Dallas where! they will be at home to their friends ! 4513 Gaston avenue. The many friend3 here will Join in their well wishes to the young people on their new happiness and trust that the future may be filled with the greatest of success. HAVE PLEASANT TIME From Wedne8dayB Daily The sodality of the Holy Rosary i church last evening enlertained in honor of the members of the parish, the event being held at the Knights of Columbus hall. The young ladies of the sodality had arranged an evening of unusual pleasantness for all of the guests and the diversions were cards and danc-,will join In their well wishes to tho ing, both being enjoyed by large young people on their new found hep numbers. In the card playing the'plness. pinochle contest developed some fine plays and in the honors Miss Dor othy Svoboda and Ernest Janda were awarded tho first prizes. OMAHA PEOPLE WEDDED Monday afternoon Miss Delma Agnes May and Richard Leroy ibip of E. II. Spangler. Chrisinger, both of Omaha, were J Billy Rosencrans, who was a mem joined la wedlock at the home of Rev. iber of the Louisville Boy Scout car- C. O. Troy, pastor cf the M. E. church, The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. part of the south last summer for Nelson Chrisinger, former residents several week3, gave many lnterest of this city, where the young man ' ing incidents of the trip, various spent his younger days. , VISITS IN OLD HOME Sunday Mrs. C. H. Olson, of Ora- aha, accompanied by her daughters, Helen Clair and Lucille, were here for a short visit with friend3. Mrs. Olson was formerly Miss Mamye Cof-1 fey of this city and while here day they visited the Coffey lot in the to the good fellowship of the gath Koly Sepulcher cemetery. 'crings. s Turkey Day Big Event of Present Week Plenty of Speed in Catching the Tar keys and Chickens Needed to Secure Free Fowl. 10:30 in the morning and 3:30 in the afternoon are the hours for the big Turkey Day events next Satur day, Nov. 19th. The turkey market has been scoured to provide turkeys for the chase next Saturday. At the above hours these turkeys will be released from the top of one of the buildings opposite the court house. south. Then the big ecramble will begin. The open spaces about the court house including Main street and 4th street which will be blocked off from traffic will provide room for the large crowd awaiting these turkeys. Be tween each turkey a chicken will be released so if you don't get a tur key you can get a chicken. We ad vise you to come for the morning re lease as the crowd will probably be rmaller. Remember, next Saturday. November 19th, is the date. Don't miss it. AUBURN DEANERY MEETS From Wednesday's Dally The priests of the Lincoln diocese of tha Roman Catholic church, cm braced in the Auburn deanery, were here ' today for their semi-annual meeting as guests of Father George Agius of the St. John's church. The members of the ministry held a very interesting meeting in dis cussing many matters of Importance to the advancement of the church In this deanery. The members of- th party were alr.o. .dinner guests , at, Jthe parth , house enjoying the hospitality of Father Agiua. Those attending the meeting were Father Mandevinn, of Auburn, head . of the deanerv: Father Ehanacher. Palmyra; Father Harte, Manley; Father O'Boyle, Dawson; Father Michael, Schubert; Father Egan, Rulo; Father Stoltz, Father Stock and Father Weiss, all of Nebraska City; Father Foessler, Taul; Father Joseph Kaczmarek of tho Holy Ros ary church and Father Agius, the host of the deanery. MARRIED IN GEORGIA ' The announcements have been re- ceived hero of the marriage at Gray, Georgia, of Miss Lucy Ann Duma3 to Mr. John Wesley Teepell, former Plattsmouth young man. Mr. and Mrs. Teepell are to make tfcelr future Home at 133 west KUg- oy street, college rcric, ueorgia. The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Edmund Thomas Dumas and is one cf the popular young women of Gray. Tho groom is the ton of Mr. and Mrs. Erl R. Teepell, who made their home here for several years while Mr. Teepell was connected with the local BREX shops and the 'family have for the past few years resided jt Atlanta, Georgia. The groom was 'graduated from the Plattsmouth schools in the class of 1929. I The many old time friends here E0TARIANS MEET The Plattsmouth Rotarians had a very interesting program at their weekly luncheon Tuesday and which was enjoyed by all cf the members. The meeting was under the Isader- avan that Journeyed through a largo places that were visited and points of interest that they were privileged to include in the trip. Superintendent L. S. Devoo of the city schools, was heard In a discus- 'sion of the Boy's Work of the Rotary and the discussion of the plans for 'further expansion of this work. The members enjoyed the usual Sun-'songs of Ro,tary which always adds