Stbr. State Historical Society VOL. HO. ZLVm PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DEC. 29, 1932. HO. 96 Pretty Home Wedding on Christ tas Hiss Gladys Bushnell and Mr. Edgar L. Glaze United in Marriage at Bride's Home. On Christmas afternoon at 2:3Q at the home of the bride's mother, oc curred the marriage of Miss Gladys Bushnell to Mr. Edgar L. Glaze, the event bing a very quiet home wed ding. . The home -was arranged in the colorful tones of green and red of the Christmas season, Che Christmas tree adding its charm to the scene of the wedding. . The marriage of Miss Bushnell and Mr. Glaze occurred on the twenty-seventh anniversary of the parents of the bride, which had also occurred on Christmas day. . The ceremony occurred in the liv ing room of the home in . front of the fireplace, the Rev. C. O. Troy, pastor of the First Methodist church reading the marriage lines. . The bride was charming in a gown of blue transparent velvet, carrying an arm bouquet of Bride roses and baby breath. Her only Jewels was a string of crystals, the gift of the groom. The young people were unattended and only the immediate family and Rev. and Mrs. Troy were present to witness the ceremony. The members of the family Im mediately after the wedding enjoyed the splendid Christmas dinner that had been prepared by Mrs. Bushnell and the time was spent in the en joyment of the home atmosphere for the remainder of the afternoon. J&r. and Mrs. Glaze ill -go to housekeeping at -once in. the home on North Ninth street which the groom has awaiting the coming of the bride. .The bride Is the only daughter of Mrs. A. H. Bushnell and has grown to womanhood in this community and where she graduated from the local schools In 192 S. Since gradu ating she has spent the past four years in teaching in the schools of Cass and Sarpy counties. She has been active in . the social work of the Methodist church of which she has been a most devout member. . The groom is son of Mr. and Mra. C. F. Glaze of this city where he has made his home for a number of years. Mr. Glaze was in the serv ice of his country in the world war as .a soldier. Since the war he has been engaged in various lines of ac tivities in this community and is at the present time in the employe of tne Norfolk Packing Co. The large circle of friends in thi3 community will Join in their best wishes for the happiness and success of the young people. VERY HAPPY EVENT Christmas eve was made doubly happy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clement Woster, the event bringing them a fine little daughter to share their future life. The mother and little one are doing nicely and the occasion has brought a great deal of pleasure to all of the members of the family circle. Mrs. "Woster was form erly Miss Alice Crabill, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Crabill of this city. VISIT AT FALLS CITY Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Patterson and sons, Edward and Herbert, were visi tors over Christmas at Falls City, where they were guests at the John W. Falter home. The family party comprised the Patterson family, Mr. and Mrs. Falter and children and George E. Dovey, father of Mrs. Fal ter and Mrs. Patterson. The party enjoyed a fine family dinner and a delightful visit. VISIT AT NORFOLK Mr. and Mrs. John Jordan visited at Norfolk and Randolph over -the Christmas holiday, visiting with Mrs. Jordan's sister and brother. On their return to . this city they were a& eompanied by Mrs. Jordan's mother and sister, Mrs. John Boom of Guide Rock and Miss Minnette, of Omaha. who had also been visiting at Nor folk and Randolph. They will visit here for a short time. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL John E. Kirkham, who has been for the past two months at the Clark son hospital at Omaha, has returned home to this city. Mr. Kirkham had suffered an infection of one of his legs and which grew so severe that amputated. Mr. Kirkham has been compelled to remain at the hospital for the long weeks while recuper ating and is very much pleased to be back home again. The infection has left his system and he is well on ths- restoration to his former good health. Geo. Schanz, Sr. Old Resident of City, Passes On Aged Suffers Cold for Several Days and Passed Away Early Monday Morning. George Schanz, Sr., S2, died at 4:30 Monday morning at his home in the south part of the city where he had been ill for the past few days. Mr. Schanz had been visiting in Om aha the middle cf the month and at that time he had acquired a severe cold that had developed into flu. His condition was not thought danger ous but he gradually grew worse un til death came to him suddenly yes terday. George Schanz was born in Ger many in April, 1850, and was mar ried in his native land to Miss Anna Reeg, who preceded him in death some eleven weeks ago. The family came to the United States some forty seven years ago and have made their home for the greater part of that time in this city. Mr. Schanz was an employe of the Burlington for a great many years Trat in recent years has been retired from active service. There is left to mourn the passing of Mr. Schanz. one son, George, who resides at Vinton, Louisiana, and five grandchildren. One son, Adam, pass ed away in 1909. vap.-r.tet AT BELLEVUE The wedding of Miss Virginia Mc- Clanahan of this city and Mr. J. Nis- ley Marshall of Weeping Water, oc curred Christmas day at the resi dence of Rev. Marshall, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Bellevue, one of the historic churches of the faith in the state. The wedding was very quiet, the young people being unattended and th efact of the wedding not known until their announcement on their return. The bride Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. McClanahan of this city and has made her home here for the past few years. The many friends of the bride wiil be pleased to learn of her new found happiness. The groom is one of the well known young business men of Weep ing Water, he being engaged In the clothing and shoe business in that city. He is held in high esteem by a large circle of friends in his home city. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall expect to make their home at Weeping Water where the groom is having a home completed for their future residence. CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS Mrs. John P. Sattler, who is re cuperating at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha, was given a pleasant treat on Christmas eve when members of the family arrived at the hospital with a fine tree and a host of pres ents and the room at the hospital was soon transformed into a real Christ mas treat. The members of the fam ily again motored to the hospital on Christmas day for a visit while many of the friends also called to enjoy the visit with the genial patient. The occasion was one that was much en- joya and brought the spirit of a home Christmas to Mrs. Sattler. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Mrs. William Morley, one of the long time residents of the city, was taken to Omaha Saturday afternoon where she will be placed in a hos pital to undergo treatment. Mrs. Morley has been poorly for the past few years and her condition such I that it was found necessary to have her given treatment at the hospital. I Wescott-Murdick Wedding Held on Christmas Day Young People Joined in Wedlock at the First Methodist Church To Reside in East. A beautiful and impressive candle light wedding ceremony was held on Christmas day at 5 o'clock, at the First Methodist church, joining in marriage Miss Helen Wesrott of this city and Mr. Perry Harvey Murdick, Jr., of Lincoln. The church was arranged with small green and white spruce trees of the yuletide arranged at the plat form while th white candles were arranged at the chancel as well as in the large windows at tho north and south of the church auditorium. Preceding the marriage ceremony, Mrs. J. M. Roberts played the organ prelude, sounding the bridal chorus from "Lohengrin" as the bridal party entered the church. With the first notes of th wed ding march the ushers, Misses Jean and Ruth Tidball, Mrs. Gene Bur dic of this city and Miss Alice Louise Wescott of Evanston, Illinois, cousin of the bride, preceded the bridal party to the chancel. The ushers were gowned In black velvet with small sprays of holly. Miss Mary Clack of Edgar and Miss Clara Mae Morgan, of Omaha, cousin of the bride, served as the attend ants of Miss Wescott. Miss Clark wore an afternoon dres3 of hyacinth blue chiffon, trimmed in silver. She also wore long white gloves and sil ver slippers. Miss Morgan wore a frock of cocoa brown chiffon and velvet, made instep length with cape sleeves. She woraTong ecru" id gloves and matching slippers.' Both attendants carried bouquets of Cali fornia holly and evergreen. The bride entered on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. The bride wore a gown of deep ecru moire, fashioned with long skirt. The bodice was made with puffed sleeves and high waistline. The long veil of ecru silk lace and moline had a Juliet cap held at either side with real orange blossoms. She wore long kid gloves and slippers of egg shell shade. The bride wore as her only Jewels, a strand of pearls which belonged to her paternal grandmother. The bridal bouquet was of California poinsettlas. Mrs. E. H. Wescott, mother of the bride wore a gown of black lace and Mrs. P. H. Murdick, mother cf the groom, black velvet. The bride and party were met at the chancel by the groom and his best man, Edgar S. Wescott, brother of the bride. The marriage Hne3 were read by Dr. P. H. Murdick, father of the groom, and Rev. C. O. Troy, pastor of the church of which the bride had been a member since childhood. Following the wedding ceremony, an Informal reception was held at "Sunnyside," the Wescott home, for the happy young people and who re ceived the well wishes of a large group of the friends. At the home the guests were greeted at the door by Jean and Billy Knorr. Mrs. John L. Tidball assisted through tho room. Mrs. J. E. Wiles, Mrs. Roy Knorr, Mrs. R. B. Hayes and Mrs. Will Heinrich, presided In the dining room and were assisted by Miss Maz ine Wolf and Miss Roma Ridnour of Lincoln. Miss Virginia Irons of Lin coln, had charge of the guest book and the gift room. Mr. and Mrs. Murdick left Christ mas evening for the east, stopping for a short visit at Columbus, Ohio, former home of the Murdick family. After January 3, the couple will be at home at 921 Colonia Road, Eliza beth, New Jersey. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wescott and was born and reared to womanhood in this city, graduating from the Platts mouth school and later from Wes leyan university, where she was a member of the Wlllard sorority. She has been very active in the musical and social circles of her home com munity, possessing a very large cir cle of friends through her charm of personality, both here and at Lin coln. She has been at Lincoln for the past year as secretary of the Trin ity Methodist church, of which Dr. Perry H." Murdick. Sr., is pastor. The groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Perry H. Murdick, Sr., of Lin coln. He has attended Pennington school, Rutgersv. the University ot Michigan and the University of Nebraska- A young man of Eplendid character he has a large number of friends among those who have the pleasure of his acquaintance. In their new home in the cast Mr. and Mrs. Murdick. will take the best wishes of a host of friends here for their future happiness and success. Th out of town guests registering at the reception were: Mr. and Mrs. Morse Palmer, Mr. and Mrs., M. E, Gilbert, Lauren Gilbert, Carl E. Sab lin, Clara Mae Morgan, Mrs. Henry Van Dorhen, .Mrs. A. Stranglen, Madeline Stranglen, Mable R. Swan son, Mr. and Mrs. John R. 'Hughes and Mary Jane, Alice Eaton, all of Omaha; Harold Kube, Buffalo, Wyo.; Mrs. Mao Morgan, Burlington, Iowa; Mrs. Edna Shannon, Ruth Shannon, Weeping Water; Mary Kershcl, Te cumseh; Ted Hadraba, Mason E. Wes cott, Alice Louise Wescott,. Chicago; Mrs. C. E. Tunnell, Tama,- Iowa; Mary Clack, Edgar, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hartford, Fort Dodge, Iowa; Harlan Gorder, North Platte; Martha Gorder, Pueblo, Colo rado; Mr. and Mrs. George Petring, Norfolk; Margaret Dillon, . Nebraska City; Mr. and Mrs. William Irons, Virginia Irons, William Irons, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Smith and Janet and Dorothy. Smith, Mrs. Leon Porter, Floy Porter, ' Helen Marey, Eugene H. Burdic, Eileen Powell, Margaret E. MonelL Ray An derson, Terry Townsend, Gertrude Jcnes, Margaret Wiener, . -.Thelma Kerly, Clark Custln, Mr. and Mrs. John Slgler, Donald White, Muriel White, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. White, Ruth Hornbuckle, Maurice A. Gain sor, Mary M. Schmidt, Carol Schmidt, Galan Jones, Bill Crittenden. JMaxine Wolf, llama. -BidnouT, -Loggias PiTim. Clayton Ankeny, Gene Ankeny, McJ and Mrs. Henry Ankenyv Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Leffler, Esther Louise Leffler. Dr. and Mrs. C Emerson, Lulubel Emerson, Virginia Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Pauley, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell R. King, Alice H.. King, Robert King, Katherine King, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Pont, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Harper and family, Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Bimson and Stanley and Dorothy, Mrs. Kate Davis; Misses Margaret and Alice Harris Dr. and Mrs. P. H. Murdick and Charlotte, LeVergne Marcy, Dale E. Weese, all of Lincoln. HAVE CHRISTMAS HOMECOMING The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McMaken in the north portion of the city was the scene of a delightful gathering of relatives on Christmas day. The first of the family party to arrive was Edward McMaken of Sheridan, Wyoming, a brother of J. H., who motored to Lincoln to meet the brother. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Taylor and family of Wymore were here to remain over the Christmas holiday. On Christ mas day the home was enlivened when the sons and their families, all of whom reside in this city, called to spend a few hours, bringing all of the family together. The Christmas dinner was featured by the large fine turkey that had been sent by Mrs. Eva Reese of Bovina, Colorado, a sister of Mr. McMaken. ENTERTAIN AT DINNER The C. C. Cotner home was the scene of a very pleasant family party on Christmas day, a number of the relatives being invited in to enjoy the fine dinner that had been pre pared by Mrs. Cotner. After the din ner the members of the party spent the remainder of the afternoon In a delightful visit. Those who enjoyed the event were: Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Glaze, LaVern Glaze of McCook, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Neitzel of Omaha, Mrs. Caroline Neitzel, Mr. and Mrs. Cotner and son, Donald, of this city. SPEND CHRISTMAS HERE The home of Mr. and Mrs. William Rice, Sr., was the scene of a pleasant family party Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Mathieson of Sioux City, Mr. and Mrs. John Fitzpatrkrk and fam ily of Union, Gold and Henry Rice, forming the party who enjoyed the fine dinner prepared by Mrs. Rice. The children also presented the par ents with a fine radio. Christmas at the Masonic Home a Festive Occasion Program Held on Saturday Evening With Gift Distribution; Fine Dinner Sunday. Christmas at the Nebraska Masonic Home in this city opened with the holding of a Christmas tree and pro gram at the infirmary building at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon and con tinued over until Sunday afternoon when the last of the holiday festiv ities closed. The program of Saturday was given at the infirmary and in the evening at the main building of the Home, a large number of youthful participants making the event most entertaining. The . program comprised several readings by Janet Westover as well as piano numbers by Ruth Westover, vocal selections by a trio composed of Billy, Raymond and Mary Evers, Mrs. Evers being the accompanist.. Billy Evers and Wallace Terryberry were heard In two violin duets, the ac companiment by Miss Catherine Ter ryberry. Readings were given by Paul Meyers and Miss Minnie Nick- um. .The members of the party also had the pleasure of several selections by the Home quartet composed of W. J. Sears, J. R. Tremble, Mrs. Lucy Cor- mick and Mrs. Minnie Cooper, with the piano accompaniment by Mrs. Hattie Geyer, all being residents of the Home. James M. Robertson, president of the Nebraska Masonic Home associa tion, was present and gave a short talk on the joys of the Christmas tide, this being much enjoyed by the members of the party. Mr. and-MrsJ. G..j6.pea of Omaha were also present, . Mrs. Jones y being a member of the gift committee of the - Masters and Wardens club of Omaha. John T. Dysart, and Revr Luther M. Kuhns, members of the Masonic Home board also gave short talks on the spirit of the season. On Christmas day the sumptuous dinner served at noon was a feature of the day and enjoyed to the ut most by all of the members of the Home family as well as some twenty-five guests who came to spend the day at the Home with relatives or friends. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR OBSERV ANCE tttt ti CHRISTMAS DAY The Christmas observance of , Mt. Zion commandery No. 5, was held at the asylum at the Masonic building on Christmas day. Henry F. Nolting, commander, presided over the ob servance. The greetings from Andred D. Agnew, acting grand master of the grand encampment of the United States, with response by William B. Wanner, grand commander, was read by the recorder, John E. Schutz. The toasts prepared for the occa sion were presented by the members of the commandery as follows: To Andrew D. Agnew, acting grand, master, Henry F. Nolting, commander. To William B. Wanner, grand com mander, by James M. Robertson, past grand commender of Nebraska. To Francis E. White, past grand commander and past grand recorder, by Lester Meisinger, prelate. To Lewis E. Smith, grand recorder, by L. O. Minor, sword bearer. To James M. Robertson, past grand commander, by Luke L. Wiles, past commander. The first Christmas observance ot Mt. Zlon Commandery . No. 5, given by Dr. Carl Schmidtmann, of Omaha. Masonry and the Pioneer, by Ray mond C. Cook, generalissimo. i The Diamond Jubilee "of Masonry in Plattsmouth, by Leslie W. Niel, past commander. Our Nebraska Masonic Home, by William F. Evers, past commander. The spirit of Masonry Today, by Harrison L. Gayer, junior warden. Illness prevented many from at tending and participating in the im pressive observance. The stock cf New Year greeting cards at Bates Book Store is new and up-to-date with messages of cheer and optimism for 1933. ENTERTAINS CHRISTMAS Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott enter tained on Christmas at a very pleas ant dinner party, a number of rela tives and friends being guests of the occasion. The home was attractively arranged in the Christmas decor- ations and colors. The delightful din- ner was enjoyed by Mrs. Maude Fricke and children, Frederick, Jane! and Marion, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Bates, Miss Alice Eaton of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Wescott and their chil-i dren. Mason and Miss Alice Louise Wescott, of Chicago, Miss Margaret Mapes and Miss Margaret Hodgert. Rotarians See a Demonstration of Scout Work Enjoy Showing cf First Aid Methods Given by Three of the Local Scouts. The members of the Rotary club Tuesday at their weekly luncheon enjoyed an actual demonstration of! the work of the Boy Scouts in the line of first aid work. This was given in connection with the pro gram that was featured by the boy's activities of the Rotary. The meet ing was in charge of E. H. Wescott. Frank A. Cloidt, one of the tal ented musicians of the club, favored the group with a fine vocal number that was in keeping with the spirit of the meeting. The two high school boys who have been members of Rotary for Decem- ber. William Hishfield and Ordell Hennings. completed their month of The meeting also discussed expen service and William Highfield gavejditures that had been made in the his impression of the club and its. conduct cf the office of the county work, Ordell Hennings being unable to attend MXft eecott then introduced three of .the members of the local Scouts, Earl Lamberson, Stephen Davis and Robert Taylor, who gave a program j of Scout activity: Stephen Davis gave' sociatlon with O. A. Davis as presi the Scout oath and laws, the three'dent and Everett Spangler as secre boys then Joining in the demonstra- Jtary, to carry on the work, tion of first aid work. Robert Tay-1 Mr. Nickles rpoke on the state lor. was the patient and the bandaging, and relief work was shown by the the Etate of Mississippi, pointing out other members of the group, making the chief features of the measure a fine exhibition of the training that which has aided the southern state, the Scout receives. ' The members of the group, however. The club had as guest3 of the oc- Jseemed more favorable to a state in casion Raymond Rodrigues, student come tax rather than the sales tax. at Creigh ton university and Dr. T. B.j several giving their views on this Lacey of Glenwood. DIES AT OHAHA The death of Mrs. Clarence Ken-!1" derson of this city, occurred Monday at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha, where she has been taking treatment for a short time. The death of this estimable lady came as a severe shock to the members of the family circle, she leaving to mourn her loss the husband, a babe of three months as well as the aged parents, all cf this city. HUGH STOCK MOVING From Tuesday s Dally A great deal of stock wa3 moved this morning through this city to tbe South Omaha market. From a very early hour in the morning highway No. 75 was a busy place as truck after truck passed through the city headed for the stork market. The movement was, the heaviest Jfor weeks with the feeders going on into the stock market MAYOR SATTLER ILL Prom Wednesday" Dally Mayor John P. Sattler has for thei past two days suffered from a severe cold and a touch of the prevailing flu. He contracted the illness Sunday and Tuesday was confined to the home and today was under medical care. It is thought that in a few day3 that he will be able to be around as usual and looking after the affairs of the city. DEPARTS FOR HOME From Wednesday' Daily Mrs. Charles Tunnell of Tama. Iowa, who has been here for the has spent the greater part of his life Christmas holiday at the home of her time in Nebraska. He was a member parents, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Far- of Huntley lodge No. 270. A. F. & ley, departed thi3 morning for her A. M. of Huntley, Nebraska. He came home. to the Home February 3, 1930. Mr. ... .. ,v. jwall is survived by one daughter. Journal Want-Ads set results! Miss S11 Wal1 ot Odessa, Missouri. Taxpayers' Meeting Held at Murray Cvcr jqq Residents of Central end Eastern Section of County Attendance. From Wednesday's Daily Pursuant to a call made by Ceorge E. Nickles, state representative-elect, and Julius A. Pitz, commissioner- elect, a group of over 100 farmers and residents of the central and east ern portion of Cass county gathered at Murray last evening. There were a large number of mat ters brought up by members of the group pertaining to the curtailment 'of governmental costs in the state 'and county and which was discussed 'at length. One of the chief matters of the meeting was the question of road maintaining by the county which it was claimed tock almost half of the county expenditures to serve the road system. The meeting was in favor of cutting this expenditure in half even if it did not permit roads as good as ai present. The question of the Etate and coun ty fairs was also taken up and sev eral expressed their support of moves to eliminate these for at lea6t the present era of depression In order to reduce expenses. The cost of the operation of the county farm bureau and county agent was taken up and discussed by those who were in favor of the elimination of the county agent during the pres ent time. snenrx ana oiner or me county oi mces. ureine elimination oi au un- -necessary expense in. au oi ine coun ty oalces. The meeting was organized by' the selection of a County Taxpayers As- sales tax which has been adopted In matter. The sentiment of all of the mem- bers of the meeting was that th9 adoption of either an" income or Eales should not be made unless some other form ot taxation was relieved, ithat they were not ,n faTCr of ust ,another additional tax. 1L W. A. ELECTS From Wednesday' Dally Cass Camp No. C32 M. W. of A. at their regular meeting last night elected the following officers for the ensuing year: Consul Herbert A. Nelson. Worthy Advisor Clyde Brittain. Clerk H. F. Goos. . Banker Ed Gabelman. Escort M. L. Chancellor. Watchman Lawrence Rhodes. Secretary W. C. O'Donncll. Trustee V. T. Am. Thysician Dr. R. P. Westover. - District Deputy J. M. Hayes, of Nebraska City, was present and in- formed the members that the finan-. cial condition of the Modern Wood man is stronger than ever, and that they need not be afraid to recom mend Woodman insurance to any of their friends, for it had stood the te?t for the past CO year3. DIES AT MASONIC HOME From Wednesday's Dally The death of Coleman L. Wall, C9, occurred last evening at the Ne braska Masonic Home, where he has mads- his home for the past two years. Mr. Wall had been very poorly of late and gradually failed until death came to his relief. X"D -" .. '163. at Middleboro, Kentucky, cut