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Kefcr. State Historical Society vol. 170. xivm PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DEC. 8, 1932. NO. 90 District Court Takes Up Damage Suit Today Trying Case of Raymond BachmaTvn vs. Ed W. Thimgan, et al Suit for $7,400, From Monday's Daily lata morning district court re convened after the week end recess and took up the trial of the case of Raymond Bachman vs. Ed W. Thim gan, et a. This is an action in which Mr. Thimgan is being sued as sheriff for damages alleged to have been caused in levying on the place ot business of the plaintiff. The plaintiff -was engaged in the operation of a lunch room at Louis ville and the sheriff under a writ of replevin issued in the county court, served the writ on Mr. Bachman. It is alleged as the basis of the suit for $25,000 damages that the officer lock ed the place up and deprived the plaintiff of entrance to the building and that the building was later turn ed over to the owner, Mrs. Clara Palmer, who is also made a defend ant. By reason of being kept from his place of business Mr. Bachmann asks damage in the sum of S 7,4 00. The bondsmen of the sheriff are also made defendants in (He action bythe plaintiff. JURY GIVES SMALL VERDICT From Tuesday's Dally The jury in the case of Raymond Bachmann vs. Ed W. Thimgan, et al., returned a sealed verdict last night after several hours deliberation. The verdict was opened thi3 morning by Judge James T. Begley and found for the plaintiff, Mr. Bachmann in - the sum of $60 The plaintiff had sued for damages of f 7,400. The case of Clarance G. Bliss, re ceiver, vs. H. C. Backmeyer, which was to be tried before the Jury to day, was settled and the case closed. There being no case ready for im mediate trial the Jury was excused for the day and to meet again on Wednesday. DANIELS CASES IN APRIL County Attorney W. G. Kleck has decided that the cases of Ival and John Daniel3, charged with first de gree murder, will be taken up at the April term of the district court. The Jury panel in the present term has heard the case of the State of Ne braska vs. Everett Daniels, wbj was convicted of second degree murder and accordingly cannot be used in the trial of the other two remaining cases. The sentencing of Everett Daniels will be given at the time of the filing of the motion for a new trial, pro viding that the motion is overruled by the court. COLD STRIKES THIS SECTION From WednMiJay'i Daily The coldest weather so far this winter was registered this-morning. the mercury registering two degrees above the zero mark. The cold was accompanied by a stiff northwest breezs that made it decidedly un pleasant for those who were out in the open. The cold came on sudden ly after several very pleasant and comparatively warm days in this sec tion of the state and was more keenly felt for this reason. CARD OF THANKS We wish to take this means of expressing our heartfelt appreciation of the many acts of kindness shown to us in the hour of our bereavement in the taking away of our loved hus band and father. To the friends and neighbors, those who sent the beauti ful remembrances and those who par ticipated in the funeral, we wish to extend our most sincere thanks. Mrs. Henry Ofe and Family. RETURNS FROM SOUTH Mrs. A. D. Asch, of near Murray, who has been spending several weeks in the south, has returned to her farm home. Mrs. Asch enjoyed a fine visit in Florida and took the oppor tunity of visiting all of the principal cities and points of Interest. She has enjoyed the trip to the utmost. COMMISSIONERS HAVE MEETING From Monday's Daily The board of county commission ers were in session today, taking up the usual grist of busines for the county and allowing the claims for work of the past month. At the meeting today. County Clerk George R. Sayles made the appoint ment of Mrs. Blanche Hall as the deputy in the county clerk's office, filling the vacancy caused by the death of Mr. Adams and is now em powered to serve as the deputy in the office. Plattsmouth Girl to be Wedded Christmas Day Forthcoming Marriage of Miss Helen Rude Wescott to Perry Harvey Slur dick Is Announced. The announcement was made Sun day by Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Hilt Wes cott of this city of the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Mis3 Helen Rude Wescott to Perry Harvey Murdick, Jr., of Lincoln. The. marriage will take place at 5 o'clock in the afternoon of Christ mas day at the First Methodist church in this city. The marriage lines will be read by Rev. Murdick, of Lincoln, father of the groom, and whom Miss Wescott has served as secretary for the past year. Mrs. Homer Hubbard of Wichita, Kansas, will sing preceding the ceremony. Following the wedding the younf couple will leave for New York City, where Mr. Murdick will be connected with the Chase National bank. After January 2, they will be at home at Elizabeth, New Jersey. Vr. . , - Mies Wescott te the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wescott of this city where she was born and reared. graduating from, the Plattsmouth schools in the class of 1925. She is a graduate of the Nebraska Wesleyan university where she is a member of the Willard sorority. She also has membership in Theta Alpha Phi, hon orary dramatic sorority and is an as- ociate member of Sigma Alpha Iota at Drake university at Des Moines. She has been engaged as secretary to Rev. Murdick, pastor of the Trinity M. E. church at Lincoln. Mr. Murdick is a graduate of Pen nington school for boys in Penning ton, New Jersey and attended the University of Michigan where he is affiliated with Theta Delta Chi. ATTEND TEACHER'S CONFERENCE Miss Alpha C. Peterson, county superintendent of Cass county, andi L. S. Devoe of the Plattsmouth schools have been chosen as two of the dele gates to represent District 2 at the annual meeting of the delegate as sembly of the Nebraska State Teach ers' association, which will be held in Lincoln, December 9. More than one hundred representatives of the six districts will convene for this yearly business meeting of the asso ciation, at which major educational problems will be considered and three general officers will be elected. Present general officers of the as sociation are Supt. R. R. McGee, Co lumbus, president; Supt. J. E. Shedd, Cambridge, vice president; Supt. O. L. Webb, David City, treasurer; C. A. Bowers, Lincoln, secretary, who holds office for a three-year period; and the executive committee members, Dr. W. H. Morton, Lincoln; Asst. Supt. Leon Smith, Omaha; Supt. B. V. Keister, Neligh; Supt. Glenn Mill er, Ravenna; Supt. J. C .Mitchell, McCook; and Supt. Frank Prince, Bayard. WEEDS BURNING CAUSE ALARM Sunday afternoon shortly after 4 o'clock the fire department was call ed to the south part ot the city where a weed fire was causing alarm. The fire was near the residence occupied by Mrs. Grace Simons and had spread very rapidly and caused alarm among the members of the family who fear ed that the blaze might reach the residence itself. Orders for printed Christmas cards are now bein? taken at the Journal office. Call and secure your pick of the line while it is still unbroken. Legion Elects B. R. Zastera Dis trict Commander Louisville Chcsen as Next Conven tion City Stag Dinner Follow ed by Lengthy Pre gram From Wednesday's Dally Representatives were present from all but two cf the twenty Legion posts of the 12th district, at the convention held here yesterday. The convention was called to order at 1 : 15 by District Commander Fred Witt of Nebraska City, and after the formal opening functions had been completed, Albert Olson, commander of Plattsmouth post, extended greetings, being fol lowed by Joe Capwell, city attorney, who welcomed the guests on behalf of Mayor Sattler. From then on, the convention was taken up with a series of speeches, touching on subjects of vital Import ance to the service men. The address of Commander Robert M. Armstrong, making his first appearance in this city since his election to that posi tion, was a straightforward discussion of matters effecting the welfare of the country that the Legion must shoulder a share of the responsibility in solving. Mr. Armstrong is a fine speaker and a pleasing gentleman to meet. A representative of the U. S. Vet erans' Bureau, of Lincoln, was pres ent and spoke at some length. The Nebraska City ladies drum corps acted as an escort to Mrs. Olga Webb, department president of the Auxiliary, who came from the Auxil iary convention at the library to bring greetings to the assembled Legionnaires. She was also accom panied by Mrs. Lottie Rosencrans, pi'eyarteeR'pfe'Hiden-t'- and ' na tional committeewoman. ' .H. H. Dudley, the department ad jutant of the Legion followed with a talk on "Organization and Member ship," in which he outlined some of the duties of the various post officers. In closing his address, Dudley made official presentation of recognition cards to the officers of severel of the posts in the district for exceeding in number of members enrolled, the average for the last four years the local post being among those to re ceive this recognition. Col. R. G. Douglas, secretary of the state aid committee gave an insight into the fabricated relief program that has been built up to take care of emergency aid, including the es tablishment of the post woodpile, to which the relief committee will con tribute the sum of $50 for the pur chase of timber for cutting. Col. Phil Hall, department com mander, Veterans of Foreign Wars, of Greenwood post, and Sam Reynolds, national executive committeeman from Nebraska were also heard. Margaret Shellenbarger-Hirz con tributed a vocal solo and encores shortly after the meeting was open ed, this being the only musical num ber on the afternoon program. The Resolutions committee, head ed by Lloyd Peterson, of Nebraska City, brought in a series of resolu tions including a vote of thanks to Plattsmouth for its hospitality, that were adopted. For district commander, Peterson, B. R. Zastera, of Talinage, and How ard Vickers of Bennett were placed in nomination, Peterson and Vickers later withdrawing and the unani mous vote was cast for Zastera, Mr. Vickers' being named as vice com mander. The county commanders selected were as follows: Cass, Alex Geist, Louisville ; Otoe. W. H. An dreasen, Syracuse; Lancaster, Sam Erokema, Hickman; Seward, Dr. J. G. Muir, Milford. For convention city next year, Ne braska City, Greenwood and Louis ville entered formal bids, the latter being selected. Following adjournment, the mem bers "fell in" behind the Nebraska City Auxiliary drum corps for a pa rade of the business section and con gregated soon thereafter at the Le gion building for the stag dinner and floor show. - The feed committee, with Henry Soennlchsen as chairman, was ably assisted In preparation of the meal by the wives and sisters of many of the Legionnaires and a fine repast was provided. Superintendent L. S. Devoe officiat ed as toastmaster and introduced the state officers and others on the speak ing program with scintilating wit and humor, also -calling on many of the better known Legionnaires to stand and take a bow. The after dinner pro gram lasted till well nigh 9 o'clock, when the dance was scheduled to begin. Legionnaires. Auxiliary members and the general public joined in this closing event on the day's program. Red and White Store is Broken Into Last Night Fry Open Screen and Gain Entrance to Main Storeroom Check Fails to Reveal Loss. From Tuesday's Daily The Red and White grocery store was visited by burglarsor prowlers sometime last night as was revealed when Ihe store was opened this morn ing for the day's business. The entrance to the store was gained by prying loose a window screen which had been nailed in place by Hilt Martin, owner of the store, some time ago. Opening the screen the party or parties then were able to pry up the window sufficiently to make their way into the back room of the store which is used in the making of their home made sausages. The door to the f rOnt or main store room was not locked and it wa3 easy to gain entrance to that portion of the store. A hurried check ' by Mr. Martin and his - clerks has failed to reveal anything of value taken and if there was any articles missing it was some small articles of foodstuff. The store was reported as all rignt by members of the eight police force who had tested lb.e"xhxrs and win dows during the night, and it Is thought that. the breaking In must have been In the early morning hours or when the police had finished their rounds and were in other parts of the city. Plattsmouth Woman's Glub Holds Meeting Entertained at Home of Mrs. R B. Hayes Vote to Reduce Dues to $1 Per Year. From Tuesday's Dally The Plattsmouth Woman's club met at the home of 'Mrs. R. B. Hayes last evening with Mrs. F. G. Mor gan, Mrs. J. A. Capwell, Mis Eliza beth Spangler, Mrs. C. C. Cotner and Mrs. Charles Manners as. associate hostesses. Mrs. James T. Begley stated that the singing of Christmas carols on December 21st had been sponsored by the music committee and the mat ter had been taken up with the choirs of the various churches, joining in the community singing. Mrs. Etta Gorder, leader of the meeting gave a most interesting talk on "Origin of Christmas customs," taking this back to the earliest days of the Christian world. The club voted on account of the depression to reduce the due3 of the organization to SI per year and which was adopted by the club. The next meeting will be a Christ mas party and all members are urged to bring toys that may be used in distribution to the needy children. The high school girls present were Miss Alice Jefferies and Miss Vir ginia Samek. At the close of the evening re freshments were served by the hos tesses. VISIT IN IOWA Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Hartford returned Monday afternoon from Boone, Iowa, where they motored Sunday in company with their sons. Charles and Joseph. Charles has been at Ames, engaged in some research work for his company at the corn products laboratory and motored home for a short visit, bringing with him his brother, Joe, student at Ames. On their return they were ac companied by the parents for a short visit. Red Cross Still Below Quota of Its Membership While Keed for Membership Is the Greatest Since World War, Response Is Slow. The Plattsmouth chapter member ship of the Red Cross is far below the auota of the year, altho the emergency that calls for the need of the Red Cross, is the greatest since the world war. The local chapter cf the Red Cross i3 allowed to retain a half of the membership fee and which is used in the local relief work, the remain ing half going to county and national units. With a large membership that had been hoped for this year, a neat sum was expected to be realized to apply on other local relief funds. The failure to find ready response to the call to arms in the war for human ity, has been very disappointing to the leaders of the membership cam paign. The local chapter has enrolled fifty-seven members whil at our neighboring city of Louisville, there has been 170 to give their dollar for membership. To join the Red Cross has become a tradition with the larg er part of the population of Louis ville since they had the demonstra tion of the great work of that organ ization at the time of the flood In their city. The Red Cross is called to aid in all emergencies of distress in all parts of the nation and derive their funds for this purpose from the member ships in all parts of the country as 'well as donations that are given by many. In this city it was decided not to stage a campaign for Additional funds. for" relief work this winter but to carry on with what was available from the Red Cross and Associated Charities, expecting that the mem bership drive would assist in raising funds for applying on relief work. .There is no way that anyone can better , aid the distress than by the enrollment in the Red Cross, which is now facing one of the greatest struggles since the world war in re lief work. The memberships can be secured at the banks of the city if the so licitors have . overlooked anyone or they can get in touch with Mrs. Her man Thomas, the chairman of the local drive, or W. G. Kieck, chapter chairman, at the court house. PLANS FOR BANQUET Final plans for the community banquet In honor of the victorious high school football team this sea son have been made and preparations are being made for a large number Friday evening at the Hotel Riley at 6:30. Coach Dana X. Bible of the University of Nebraska will be pres ent and may possibly have with him moving pictures of the Pittsburgh game. Uh will be accompanied Dy Jerry Adam who will present the N" scholarship award which Platts mouth ha3 won for the third time. Tickets can be secured from Hilt Martin and the committee is especial ly anxious to have a definite idea how many to expect by Thursday night though no one who comes at the last minute will be turned away. This is a community, affair and de serving of the support of the men of the town and community. Any man who is interested in the Bchool Is cordially Invited to come whether he lives in Plattsmouth or In a neigh boring community. HERE FOR CONVENTION From Monday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. William T. Distell and the younger children, Billy and Barbara, arrived this morning from Hobart, Indiana, to enjoy a few days visit here with the old friends. They are house guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hiber while in the city. Mr. Distell will attend the Am erican Legion convention for the twelfth district which Is to be held here. Mr. Distell extended the invi tation to the district convention to meet here at the meeting last year at Seward. The many friends ot this estimable couple are delighted to meet them again and to enjoy the opportunity of a short visit. . UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. John P. Sattler, who has been at the Clarkson hospital for the past several weeks, was operated on Sat urday afternoon. The amputation of one of the feet was found necessary to afford the patient relief and to make possible a permanent recovery. Mrs. Sattler is doing as well as could be expected from the operation and the attendant shock of the ordeal. It is hoped that in the next week she may be well advanced to recovery and be able to return home relieved of her ill health. Packing of Canned Goods is Topic of Rotary Meeting A. E. Stewart of the Norfolk Pack ing Co., Gives Demonstration of Plant's Products. The members of the Rotary club at their meeting on Tuesday, had the pleasure of hearing and having a practical demonstration of the work of the Norfolk Packing Co., whose main plant is located In this city. The demonstration and interest ing explanation of the work cf the packing plant was given by A. E. Stewart, manager of the local plant. Mr. Stewart told of the various pro cesses that are used in the prepar ation of ' the canned goods for the market, which was in itself very in teresting to the Rotarians. Mr. Stewart also had with him cans of the , various products that have been made at the plants here and at Nor folk, showing the splendid manner in. which the canned goods are pre pared for the market and placed in the hands of the consumers. A num ber f-tbe-rans were onened-ACtL the Rotarians given the opportunity 0f.partment seeing Just how the packing was completed and the articles ready for the market. The talk was most in teresting and one . that was apppre ciated to the utmost by all of the Rotary. The two high schools boys, . who for the month of December will be members of Rotary, were presented. rwoii wBntn r,irtr nrH William Highfield, Junior. The young ' men were welcomed by E. H. Wescott in his usual impressive manner and who assured the boys of the cordial greeting of the Rotarians. who for the next few weeks will be hosts to the young men. The meeting was under the lead ership of John L. Tidbali, to whomjma"er of the election of the district t r,o. PMarir fool a vonr f nnrrrlfl t i Vfi for the excellent program that' had been prepared. RADIOGRAM FROM SANTA Nome, Alaska, Dec 6 th. Mr. L. S. Devoe, chairman, Plattsmouth Neb. Arrived here today after stormy trip over the ice bound shores of the north. I am already two days late on my schedule to the U. b., dui from here on am expecting better weather and faster traveling. So farjat the Fellowship room of the Pres I have come with sled3 but will leave 'byterian church. the reindeers here and hurry on toj The banquet had been prepared San Francisco by airplane. Expect to be there Wednesday, then on to L63 Angeles and east to St. Louis by Friday morning. I have to stop injarrasged tables made a very delight Kansas City Friday night to meet a n event. The menu of the banquet lot of the boys and girls at the Coliseum and will then head for Plattsmouth. I understand you are expecting me there Saturday morning at 10:30. Well, I'll be there. You know I never have disappointed ycu yet. So you're going to have the ex ercises down on the court house ! grounds like you did before that's quet the meeting was placed in the fine plenty of room down there for hands of Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans, pre all the boys and girls and I presume siding as toastmistress, Mrs. L. S. you've invited all the boys and girls Devoe leading tho group singing and in Cass county as I told you to do Mrs. Robert M. Walling at the piano. that's right. And say, what about the key to Plattsmouth" that big gold key tell Mayor Sattler to have it ready because I'm going to stay all day this time. Have you got my headquarters fixed up for me? Ij want to meet all the boys and girls there. If possible, wieh you'd have a telephone put in there so the eick , boys and girls can phone me. See you Saturday. Goodbye". SANTA. Phens th news to Ho. 0. Legion Auxiliary Re - Elects Mrs. Tyler President Twelfth District Convention Here Very Much Enjoyed Have Large Attendance. The twelfth district convention of the American Legion Auxiliary closed in this city Tuesday evening, prov ing one of the most successful that has been held in the district as well as one of the best attended that has been held so far. The convention sessions were held at the public library auditorium and presided over by Mrs. Venus Tyler 'of Nebraska City, district president. The afternoon session opened with the Plattsmouth high school orches tra under the direction of Miss Cora Williams, giving a much appreciated selection which reflected the greatest credit on the young people. Mrs. Olga Webb, David City, presi dent of the department cf Nebraska, was introduced shortly after the opening of the afternoon session, be ing given a splendid ovation from the members of the convention. Mrs. Webb discussed the work of the Auxiliary and the plans for the com ing year. Mrs. O. I. McGrew of Lincoln, one of the talented musicians of that city, was heard in a much enjoyed vocal selection. Mrs. C. A. Rosencrans, of thl3 city, national committeewoman, gave a forceful and impressive talk on "Na tional Preparedness," a very abl9 dis cussion of the need of adequate pro tection to our country. Mrs. Cenie McGlasson, chairman cf the Etate rehabilitation depart ment, gave a talk on the poppy cam paign ot the Auxiliary, and,, Jts im portance in the program ot her d- The matter of "Membership" waa discussed by Mrs. Irene Fleming, state department secretary, who urged that all Join In the mem bership roll for the year 1823. Mrs. Helen Dudley, of Lincoln. j:poke on the "Americanization" work of the Auxiliary, a very able address al0ES the line of the urging of more extended work to place the love and respect of our country first with all of the people. Mrs. Hortense Lessel , of Falls City, president of district No. 13. EPke the rk of "ac." Inter. national veterans movement. Following the addresses of the aft ernoon, the convention took up the "fc President Mre. Venus Tyler, Ne braska City. Vice-President Mrs. John Olson, Davey. Executive Committee Mrs. Rob ert Will, Plattsmouth, for three years. The local unit presented a very appropriate gift to Mrs. Webb and Mrs. Tyler as the convention con cluded It3 deliberation and prepared for the social features of the eve ning. The convention adjourned at 5 : 45 fQr the banquet which wa3 held an(j served by the Q. Z. society of the Presbyterian" church in a splen- .'did manner and with the attractively was as follows: Breaded Pork Tenderloin Escalloped Potatoes Brown Noodles - Salad Supreme Jelly - - ' Relish Hot Rolls Crowned Gingerbread . Coffee Following the serving of the ban- The ladles quartet gave a much, enjoyed number as the toast list was opened and received a hearty encore from the members of the banquet party. Short talks were given by Mrs. McGlasson, of Lincoln, Mrs. Abrams, of Weeping Water, Mrs. Reece Has- tain, Louisville. Mrs. Lessell of Falls City, making a great deal of fun to enliven the occasion. ' Mrs. Eugene Nutzman of Nehawka, was heard In a vocal, offering that was much en-Joyed.