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PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR ASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1933.
NO. 97
Plattsmouth
School Man is
Wed at Wahoo
Miss Edith Kays ai Mr. Jack Fig
ley United in MaTiage at M.
E. Church at: Wahoo.
Miss Edith Mays,' daugnter of BIrs.
Jennie' Mays, of jWaboo, Nebr., was
triven in marriage by her brother,
LeRoy Mays, of WahoO, to Jack Fig-,
ley, of Plattsmouth, sin of t Mr. Wil
liam O. Figley, of Massillon Ohio,
at high noon Christmas Sunday." The
wedding was solemnized immediately
following the morning" sermonat the
First Methodist Episcopal "church of
Wahoo, Rev. Harold iiryant reading
the marriage lines in ihe double, ring
ceremony.VV - V 4 n
Mrs. Mason E. Lathrop.'.of Wahoo",
served as matron of h.onor.'and' Miss
Luella Ullstroml and Miss Cleo" iJoaise
Ullstrom, of Lincoln, "Cousins', of 't$e
bride, were bridesmaids. Lbyd-Itufh
erford, superintendent of1 schopls'.at
Springfield, Nebraska, Svas . the.1 best
man, and the ushers were Floyd Ull
strom and Frank Ullstrom, of Lincoln,
also cousins of the bride. Thetflower
girl was little Lu Jean Galloway,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gallo
way, of Wahoo.
Immediately following the morning
sermon, Joe Thulin of the choir sang
"Because," by Guy D'Hardelot, and
Mrs. C. F. Galloway sng "My Love
for Thee, by Carl Bcim. Their ac
companist was Miss Edna Peglow,
who played Shubert's 'Serenade" dur
ing the ceremony and Lohengrin's
Wedding March as a processional and
Tccessional. (
The church was beautifully decor
ated with large .evergreen wreaths
and tall red candles. Large baskets
of Poinsettaand ferns and white can-;
dies formed the setting at the altar.
The bride's gown was of white satin
with high waistline and long, flowing
skirt. The lace jacket had long
sleeves, with large puffs to the elbow
and tight fitting to the wrist. The
long veil, of oyster shell moline, had
Juliet cap held at either side with
orange blossom clusters. With this
phe wore white slippers. Her only
jewelry was a necklace of Pearl3 and
Rhinestones, a gift of the groom. The
bridal boquet was of Calla Lilies and
Brides Roses.
The matron of honor wore a Sun
day evening frock of Christmas green
silk crepe, made floor length, and
long sleeves, puffed to the elbow and
tight fitting to the wrist. With this
she wore a green Turban. The brides
maids' dresses were of the same style,
of Christmas red silk crepe and Tur
bans to match. The three attendants
carried boquets of Poinsettas and
white Roses.
The little flower girl was in Tea
Rose taffeta and wore a large green
bow on her hair.
Mrs. Mays, mother of the bride,
was attired in wine satin-back crepe.
Immediately following the cere
mony, a dinner was served at the
homejof the bride's mother to mem
bers, of the wedding party and imme
diate relatives.
Mrs. Ferd Anderson greeted the
guests at the door as Mrs. Walter
Roberts and Mrs. Loyd Rutherford
entertained at the piano. Mrs. LeRoy
Mays was in charge of the guest book
and other attendants at the home
were five very close friends of the
bride, the Misses Marlon Eader, Fran
ces Springer, Mildred Cottern and
MIna Arnold, all of Fremont, and Miss
Davida Black, of Wahoo.
Christmas evening, Mr. Figley and
his bride left for a week's wedding
trip, after which they will be at home
at Plattsmouth, Nebr., where Mr. Fig
ley is in charge of the History and
Dramatic departments in the High
school. The bride's going away cos
tume was a three piece knitted Spring
suit of dark green with accessories to
match.
Miss Mays is a graduate of Luther
college of Wahoo and Methodist col
lege of Chicago. She also attended
Northwestern University for two and
one half years. For the past few years
she has been a director in music.
x Mr. Figley is a graduate of South
western college of Winfield, Kansas,
' where he received Phi Beta Kappa
honors and took post-graduate work
at Northwestern university.
Phone the news to No. 6.
ENJOY COON HUNTING
A number of thfc local hunters who
enjoy the sport of seeking the elusive
coon and 'possum, otored out to the
west of this city along the Four Mile
creek to enjoy the hunting, They
spent several hours in the search for
coons but none were to bo treed altho
the hounds took . the scent several
times but failed to catch up with
Mr. Coon. The hunters covered some
seven mile3 in the hunt and felt it
Yfais a fine outing.
Bridge Co.
i Asks for a Re-
! -straining Order
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Would Prevent Placing of Bridge
' Terminal in School District
No. 1 for Taxing.
i in the office of : the' clerk of the
district -.court 'Wednesday afternoon a
petition wa3 filed by the -Plattsmouth
Bridge - Co., peeking? "a. restraining
order ' to prevent the-placing of the
western terminal . 'of the Missouri
river bridge in school district No. 1.
'"The action is directed, against John
E. Turner, county treasurer; Fred II.
Gorder, E. B. Chapman and. G. L.
Farley, county commissioners; Geo.
R.Sayles, county clerk; W. H.'Puls.
countyassessor; Frank L.. Cummins,
Frank A. Cloidt, H. F. Goos. E. A.
Wurl, Mrs. Etta Gorder, R. W.Knorr,
members of the board of education of
school district No. 1, and M: D.
Brown, treasurer of tho ' city" of
Plattsmouth. A
The petition denies the right of
the county board of equalization to
place the property of the bridge in
the first school district of Cas3 coun
ty for assessing and. taxing .as was
done at. the .session, of the-board. - ;
The request for the injunction sets
forth that the bridge property had
heretofore been assessed in school
district ' No. 2 and this year was
placed on the assessment rolls as be
ing in district No. 1, which includes
the city of Plattsmouth.
The petition also asks for the sum
of 35 00 damages which the- company
claims to have sustained as damages
by reason of the action of the county
board.
RECOVERING PROM INJURIES
Miss Theresia Bierl, who has been
teaching for the fall in Cherry coun
ty, is now gradually recovering from
the effects, of severe injuries that
were received some two weeks ago.
Miss Bierl was motoring with some
friends near the vicinity where she i3
teaching during the extreme cold
weather of early December. When
some distance from her bearding
place the car stalled and the party
after working for some time with
the car, started to walk to the resi
dence of a farmer. The distance was
some two miles and when Miss Bierl
arrived at the home it was found
that both feet and legs had suffered
from being frozen. She was laid up
with the injury for some time but
is now able to be around again as
usual. She will be able to take up
her teaching work soon in the schools
and suSering no permanent bad ef
fects from the experience.
SHOWING IMPROVEMENT
Mrs. William P. Rice, who has
been quite ill for some time at her
home on Wintersteen hill, is now so
much improved that she is able to
be up and around and look after
her usual duties. Mrs. Rice has suf
fered from the flu and which has
left her in a rather weakened condi
tion. It is hoped that she may soon
be able to regain her former health.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our heartfelt
thanks to all who so kindly assisted
and for the words of sympathy and
floral offerings extended at the time
of the death of our beloved wife and
mother. Clarence Henderson and
Betty Ann.
AN APPRECIATION
The telephone operators of the
local exchango wish to express their
appreciation and sincere thanks for
the gifts from the many friends at
Christmas time.
Young People
are United in
Marriage Today
Miss Rose Feme and Mr. Carl Ul-
rich Married at the St. John's
. Church Early Today. .
From Thursday's Daily
This morning at 7:30 at the St.
John's Catholic church occurred the
marriage of' Miss . Rosp Ferrie 'find
Mr. Carl . Ulrich, well known young
people or this community. ? - .
'"The nuptial mass was celebrated
by Father - George Agius, pastor of
tho church and, which Joined In the
bonds of wedlock the' tvo estimable
young people.
Tho ceremony wa3 witnessed by
members cf the families of the two
young people from this city and
vicinity. - ' ,
Following the marriage the young
people motored to the home of the
groom's parents ' Mr. and Mrs. Ed
ward Ulrich near this city to re
ceive- the congratulations of the
relatives and friends, andwhere they
will rosid9 for the present. ' '
The brido i3 a 'daughter of, Mr.
and Mrs. E. J. Ferrie of south of
this city and haS mad9'her home
here for the past several years, grad
uating, in 1931 from the Plattsmouth
high school. ' Since completing her
school work she has resided with
the parents at their farm" home-near
this city. A lady of unusual talent
and charm she hasa large circle of
friends who will learn witbvpleasure
of her new happiness. ..
The groom is a son. cTf Mr. and
Mrs. Edward Ulrich of near Mynard
and where he has grown-to manhood
and is numbered amon ihe eriery
getic young farmers1 of." th,is. portfcm.
or. cass county -(ycuBigniaja,
outstanding character. --
The ' f rieads of the young people
will join in their well wishes to this
estimable young couple.
FUNERAL OF GEORGE SCHANTZ
The funeral of George Schantz,
Sr., was held on Wednesday after
noon at the St. Paul's Evangelical
church, of which church he had long
been a member. The church was fill
ed with the old friends of the family
who had known. and respected this
line old gentleman in the days of his
residence in this community.
Rev. O. G. Wichmann, pastor of
the church, gave words of comfort to
the sorrowing relatives and friends
and paid tribute to the long and use
ful life of Mr. Schantz, of his tender
devotion to his invalid wife over a
period of years and who had pre
ceded him in death a few weeks ago.
During the services the" choir ofi
the church gave several of the old
and well loved hymns that had been
favorites of the departed in his life
time. The interment was at the Oak Hill
cemetery baside that of the wife and
son, Adam.
RETAILERS HOLD MEETING
The retail section of tho Chamber
of Commerce held their regular meet
ing on Wednesday, the last session
for thi3 year. The reports of the var
ious committees on different activ
ities were reviewed and showed a
large number of activities for the
year.
In the past year there have been
several events arranged, including
the Merchant's bargain days on Wed
nesday, the corn festival, turkey day,
pancake day, as well as the Santa
Clau3 visit.
The members of the group voted
to have their places of business close
at noon on Monday (New Year's
Day) for a half day holiday.
The Merchants night on Wednes
day will be continued next week and
from the response of the residents of
the community will decide whether
this feature will be continued over
tho months of January, February and
March, or discontinued until April.
STILL FEELING POORLY
From Thursdays Dally
Mrs. C. O. Troy, who has been a
sufferer from the prevailing malady
of the flu, is still confined to her
home and while feeling very much
the effects of the attack, is doing as
well as possible.
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CALLED ON SAB MISSION
Mrs. William Sheajj Jr., is at Ash
land, where she wap called by the
illness and death of her father, John
Kirker. Mr. Kirker was taken ill the
last of the week and. Mrs. Shea de
parted for Ashland or. Saturday and
where she has since remained. The
father Lt-came much" (tvorse the first
cf the v. etk and on Wednesday death
came to his relief.
Chamber of
Commerce to
Elect Off icers
Annual Election of Officers Will Be
Held on January 3rd to Open
Year's Acti?ities. .
.The Plattsmouth Chamber of Com
merce will hold its annual meeting
at tho public library auditorium on
Tuesday evening, January 3rd at 8
o'clock. Thi3 meeting will hear the
reports cf the officers for the year
23 well as the chairmen of the sev
eral committees -and ,'vill also take
up the matter ot naming the officers
for the year 1933.
The Chamber of Commerce has had
a very active program for the past
year and -whilo'the general condi
tions have not been tha best, the or
ganization has been; able to assist
in many ways in he civic life.
The election of r the officers of the
organization i3 a flatter of real im
portance to tfee cttjr at large as this
organization has. great deal to do
in - the matter btcommunity pro
gress and development. Under the
presidency of H.A. Schneider, the re
tiring .head -of "..the . Chamber, there
has ftoen a gretx ' ileal of activity
with -the committee, of the Chamber
alV''funVtiotofhg'l-ie shape..: Mr.
Schneider has devoted much time to
the civic organization and with the
committees has been able to make the
last two years notable In the ad
vancement of the city.
In the industrial line the Cham
ber of Commerce has brought the
canning factory of the Norfolk Pack
ing Co., of this city, thi3 furnishing
a source of employment for a large
number during the past summer and
which now has a force at work on
the winter pack3. The -stock feeding
yards are also a part of the pro
gram of securing additional indus
tries that the Chamber has aided in
the past year.
Mr. Schneider and his associates
were also active in the assistance
given to the good roads program that
resulted in the securing of the pav
ing on highway No. 24 in the south
ern portion of the county from Union
to Lincoln.
These projects show the Import
ance of the Chamber of Commerce to
the community and in its work there
should be a co-operation of all of
the citizens and care taken in the
selection of the heads of the organ
ization. Those who are Interested in the
progress of the coming year of 1933,
should be present to attend the an
nual meeting and prepared to enter
into the task of assisting in making
the year one of the best in the city.
CARD OF THANKS
To the many friends and neigh
bors we wish to express our deepest
gratitude for the many act3 of kind
ness to our beloved father in his last
illness, also for the beautiful flowers
and words of sympathy at the time
of the funeral. George Schanz and
Family.
REMEMBERED AT CHRISTMAS
Prom Thursday's Dally
Mrs. M. C. Whelan of this city has
remembered a friend with a most
appropriate gift, a subscription to the
Journal. Mrs. Whelan called at the
Journal today to have the subscrip
tion of her old friend, Mrs. Alpha
Mitchell, at Omaha.
HERE FROM PERU
From Friday" Daily
The J. C. Bridge water home has as
guests this week Mrand Mrs. Gene
Sanden and Mrs. O. C. Pummell, all
of Peru, who are enjoying the holi
day vacation here with the Platts
mouth friends. Mrs. Sanden is a sis
ter ot Mrs. Bridgewater.
Alumni Wins
Game from the
Blue and White
Final Score of 24 to 20 in Favor of
the Stars of Yesteryears Is
Rolled Up.
From Thursday Dally
Old time star3 who have enter
tained audiences of basketball fans
many times in the past, again were
In action last night in the hign
school gym against the 1932-33 Plat
ters. The players of yesteryear were
able, however, to nose out the high
school quintet 24 to 20 in a hard
fought battle.
For the alumni, Wescott and Bern
ard Galloway, '28, with Begley, '31,
were responsible for eighteen of the
alumni counters, having six points
alike. For the high school, Bob Hirz
was the high point man with seven
good ones, three field goals and a
gift toss. Porter followed with three
field goals for six, Arn with two for
four points and Armstrong rang up
a field goal and a free shot.
The scenery looked dark for the
high school In the opening moments
when Wescott and Donat each scored
field goals and John Galloway made
ood a free shot. Hirz made good a
field goal and on a foul by John
Galloway, made good the shot and
leaving the score 5 to 3 at the close
of the period.
In the second quarter the high
school gained one on their opponents,
Arn, Hirz and Armstrong each mak
ing a field goal and the "Big Moose"
also ringing a free shot on a foul
from John Galloway. Two baskets
by Begley and one by Bernard Gal
loway, kept the alumni in the lead
11 to 10 at the half.
The high school slipped badly in
the third ' period wLcn -tto aiuriT, i
took a sir point lead, Wescott, Beg
ley and B. Galloway each added a
basket and Forbes, last year's flash
at guard, a free shot. Porter was the
only one of the high school to score.
he securing a nice under the basket
shot.
With the last period to play the
high school attempted a rally that
whittled two points off the lead of
the old timers, but failed of victory.
Arn and Hirz each scored a field
goal while Porter added two to his
credit. John and B. Galloway and
Wescott were the scorers for the
alumni.
The tabulated score of the game
was as follows:
High School
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FG FT PF TP
Arn, f 2 0 2 4
Hirz, f 3 10 7
Porter, c 3 0 0 6
Rumme!. g 0 0 0 0
Armstrong, g 110 3
9 2 2 20
Alumni
FG FT PF TP
J. Galloway, f 112 3
Wescott, f 3 0 0 6
Mason, f 0 0 0 0
Begley, f 3 0 0 6
Donat, c 10 0 2
Forbes, g 0 12 1
Yelick, g 0 0 0 0
Turner, g 0 0 0 0
B. Galloway, g 3 0 0 6
11 2 4 24
Referee, Carl Schneider, Hastings;
scorer, Ed Egenberger; timekeeper,
James Nowacek.
MISSOURI RIVER RISING
Prom Saturday's Dally v
The Missouri river was showing a
marked rise today at thi3 point, the
water flowing over the ice and caus
ing the frozen surface of the river
to threaten a breakup. Floyd Rich
ardson, who has been driving his
car back and forth over the ice, this
morning had an exciting experience
on the Iowa side of the river. He was
driving the car when the ice started
to give but he was able to reach
stronger and firmer Ice before the
Ice gave away or plunged the car
into the river.
HAVE TWIN DAUGHTERS
From Friday's Daily
Mr. and Mrs. Dangard Reichstadt
are the proud and happy parents of
twin daughters, who arrived at their
home at 1 o'clock this morning. The
little ladies weighed six and seven
pounds and with the mother are do
ing nicely. The event has brought a
great deal of happiness to all of the
members of the family circle.
RECEIVE BC0K GIFT
The public library has just receiv
ed three splendid books: "Van Loon's
Geography," by Hendrick Van Loon;
"What We Live By,' by Dimnet, and
"Forgive Us Our Trespasses," by
Douglas, a gift of Edward Patterson,
a former Plattsmouth boy, now lo
cated in California. These books are
given in honor of his mother, and a
mark of appreciation for the pleas-
High school days.
A. E. Edgerton
is Selected as
Co. Constable
Well Known Resident of This City
Will Serve in Capacity of Con
stable for Connty Court.
The appointment of Alfred E.j
Edgerton as constable of tho county
court was announced today by Coun -
ty Judge A. H. Duxbury, the ap -
pointment to take effect on the filin,wb.en a child to Nebraska and where
of the official bond. Mr. Edgerton 'they settled at Murray. He was mar-
has also been named by Justice of
the Peace Charles L. Graves, to serve
papers from his office.
Mr. Edgerton is one of the well
known residents of the city where he
was born and reared and has made
his home for the greater part of his
lifetime. He has been engaged with
the Hobson Well Co. here for the
pas
st two years and has also beenten years ago j
ive In the work of the P. T. A. 'professional work
acti
of the Winstersteen hill school
The new constable will have
charge of serving all summons and
other paper3 from the offices of tho!EOrrow to the frienj3 an(j wno will
county judge and justice of the peace
and .will enter on hi3 new duties as
soon as possible.
The many friends of Mr. Edger-
Ua-iil iJfuica to learn of bla.thcrs'and one slater. Dr. J.'Vf. Eru-
appolntmen and will Join In their
congratulations to him on securing
the office.
VACATION DAYS OVER
From Saturday's Daily
The general holiday spirit that
has prevailed from the few days be
fore the Christmas holiday to New
Year's is now drawing to a close.
tu .i. ,v ;;:ccbraska, who has been here for the
bright and colorful decorations ot
the holiday season will be laid away,
the schools and colleges resume their;
activities. The holiday has not been.
as elaborately observed as in the past
but the coming of the new year
awaited with interest.
The passing of the year 1932 will
bring but little regret from anyone
and every person is looking forward
to see in the dawn of the new year a
sign of betterment and hope for the
next twelve months. The conditions!
will not be better on the second day!
of January, but as the year pro
grosses a much more pleasing activity ;
in all Hne3 should be noticeable.
MAYOR BACK ON DUTY
Mayor John P. Sattler, who was
confined to his home for a few days
with an attack of the grippe and
flu, ha3 so far recovered that he is
able to be around again and back
at his duties. The mayor was feel
ing poorly for several days and was
finally compelled to take an enforced
vacation, and the friend3 are pleased
to learn that he is now showing
marked progress.
UNDERGOES OPERATION
Word has been received here by
relatives of the fact that Miss Jane
Dunbar had been operated on at a
hospital at Los Angeles. The oper-;Evers, Raymond C. Cook and Har
ation took place a week ago and the : rison L. Gayer. Messera Gayer and
patient had rallied nicely from the Cook remain over for the meeting of
effects of the ordeal. The young 'the Knights Templar this evening.
lady has been ill for some tlm9 and
the exact cause of her illness has
not as yet been determined.
RETURNING FROM DENVER
Mr. and Mrs. William Eaird, who
were at Denver for the Christmas Lucille Clark, of near Rock Bluffs
holidays, are returning home the 'and Lester Eugene Exline, of Union,
first of the week. Mr. Baird has not j The wedding was very quiet, the
been feeling the best in the last few marriage lines being read by Judge
days and wished to be at the home Duxbury and the ceremony witness
here and accordingly they are rc-'ed by Mr. and Mrs. William Clark,
turning. Mr. and Mrs. Baird spent parents of tho bride. Following the
Christmas at the home of Mr. and 'wedding the bridal party returned
Mrs. Harley Cecil and family. to the Clark home south of this city.
Dr.J.F.Brendel
of Murray Dies
at Hospital
Physician at Murray ' for Thirty
Years Passes Away After Ill
ness of Several Months.
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manuel hospital at Omaha, Dr. J. F.
Brendel, well known Murray phy
sician, passed to tho last reward,
following an illness of several
months. The condition of Dr. Bren
del became so serious some three
weeks ago that It was found neces
sary to have him taken to the hos-
I pital and where an operation was
performed. The patient failed to
rally and had been gradually grow
ing worse until death came to his
relief.
Tne deceased was a son cf the
.jate Dr. and Mrs. B. F. Brendel and
1 waa DOrn flrty-six rears aeo in In-
Ljiana, coming with his parents
rje(l Eome 04 vear3 aco to Miss
Martha Jameson, who with one eon,
Richard, who is a senior in the
Plattsmouth high school, survive his
passing. He has been engaged in the
practice of his profession at Murray
for the past thirty years, being
engaged with hi3 father and since
the death of the elder Dr. Brendel,
has carried on his
alone. Dr. Brendel
was well known over a large part of
cass county and the news of hi3 pass-
hng wm brJ.ns a great regret and
ehare with tho family the grief that
the separation has brought to them.
In addition to the wife and son.
Dr. Brendel is survived by two bro-
del ct Avoca, T. J. Brendel, ot
Franklin, Nebraska and Mrs. Wil
liam Seyboldt of Murray.
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
Mrs. J. F. Wolff entertained a
number of little folks Friday after
noon in honor of the fourth anni
versary of her little granddaughter,
Peggy Jean Chadderdon, of Holdrege,
j of the Phllrlhood dava and at
Aan,
nw, of th rtv.
jAt the of tfae arternoOQ dalnty
;refreshments were eerved and wnIch
wa3 featured by the birthday cake
with it3 glowing candles.
Those who enjoyed the occasion
were Helen HIatt, June Griffin,
Elizabeth Ann Wiles, Duane Henry,
Billy Bob Krecklow, Mary Phyllis
(Soennichsen, "Buster" Niel, Shirley
and Ann Martin, Margery Lee Smith,
Council Bluffs, Jeanette Harris, Joan
land Eddie Gradoville. In the enter
taining and serving Mrs. Wolff was
assisted by Mrs. Phillip Hirz, Mrs.
Herbert Smith, Jr., of Council Bluffs
and Mrs. Norris Chadderdon.
ADDRESSES OMAHA CLUB
From Friday's Daily
Robert Foster Patterson, principal
of the high school, was at Omaha
this noon where he was the speaker
at the luncheon of the Square and
Compass club at the Hotel Conant.
Mr. Patterson took as his subject,
"Washington and the Muckrakers,"
Mr. Patterson being a thorough stu
dent of the life of tho great revolu
tionary leader.
Other Plattsmouth guest3 ar the
luncheon were William A. Robert-
son, Frank A.
Cloidt, William F.
MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE
From Saturday's Dally
This morning at the office of
County Judge A. H. Duxbury, oc-
currcd the marriage of Miss Mable
