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PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1933.
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Cedar Rust Law
is Sustained by
Federal Court
Action Brought by Lage Group of
Cass County Farmers to Have
Law Declared Void.
The right of the state of Nebraska
to destroy rust infested cedar trees
within two miles of any orchard hav
ing 1.000 or more apple trees, was
upheld Saturday by the United States
district court.
Action was . brought by a large
group of the residents of the vicinity
of Union, contending that the law
J was unconstitutional and that it was
destroying property without proper
rights, that the trees were ornamen
tal and also valuable as wind breaks
and snow barriers, that the trees car
ried a sentimental value since many
had been planted by the pioneer set
tlers of this part of Nebraska under
the leadership of J. Sterling Morton.
The law covering the destruction
of cedar trees, which trees are rust
carriers and which rust injures apple
trees, wa3 introduced in the last
legislature by Senator W. II. Pitzer
of this district.
The decision as to the constitu
tionality of the law was given by
Judge W. S. Kenyon of Iowa, one of
the three judges who heard the case
in Omaha, The opinion of the court
was that the law was constitutional
and that it was a proper exercise of
the police power of the state to de
stroy the trees.
The court decision will probably
, mean the removal of a large num
' ber of the trees in the vicinity of
v Union where large apple orchards
are maintained and where a great
; many of the cedars are growing,
planted by the early settlers of that
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CAPTURE CAE AND BOOZE
Late Sunday night Officers Dave
Pickrel and Roy Stewart discovered
a Chevrolet coupe which was parked
near Third and Main streets with a
young man sitting in the car. In
vestigation disclosed that the car
was stalled and that it also was oc
cupied by some four gallons of li
quor. The liquor was found in the
rear of the car and the car with the
occupant taken to the city Jail for
investigation. The young man in the
car denied the ownership of the li
quor or the car, claiming to have
, been merely a passenger in the car
: with some friend3 from Tabor. The
' car bore a Fremont county license.
The young man found in the car
: Etated that the owner of the car had
made his escape from the scene just
before the arrival of the officers. The
man and car were turned over to
Sheriff Komer Sylvester for investi
gation and to have charges filed by
the county.
DEATH OF LITTLE BABE
Trom Monday's Dally
'j- The home of Mr. and Mrs. "Wiley
Eigler was sorrow stricken Sunday
when the little twenty-six months
Id daughter, Alice Marie, was called
from their family circle by death.
The little one has suffered from pneu-
. znonia for the past two weeks and
gradually grew worse until death.
She was taken to Omaha several days
ago for treatment, but failed to rally
and despite all that medical skill
could do or loving hands provide,
was unable to stand the strain of
the attack. The little one is survived
ly the parents and one brother and
ctster, Granville and Jaunita.
v The funeral services were held this
, afternoon at the Sattler funeral
borne.
" In their bereavement the family
Trill have the deepest sympathy of
-the many friend3 who share with the
family the sorrow that has visited
tie Sigler household.
VISIT AT FALLS CITY
i Mr. and Mrs. Waldemar Soen-
rJchsen, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Rosen
czsins and Mrs. Mary Hickman, spent
I'ew Years at Falls City. They were
I ests at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Z ick Davis, former Plattsmouth resi-
C iits. The members of the party en
; yed a very-delightful time in the
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MANY ENJOY DANCE
The annual firemen's ball which
was held at the American Legion
building on Saturday evening, was
largely attended by the residents of
the community, taking this means of
bidding farwell to the old year ot
1932. The members of the dancing
party enjoyed the music of the Mar
shall orchestra .until the midnight
hour when the greetings were ex
tended to the year 1933 as it appear
ed on the calendar of time. The fire
men had sold a large number of the
tickets for the ball and Avill realize
a neat sum for their fund, a most
worthy cause.
New Years is
Very Quiet in
Plattsmouth
Watch Parties and Social Gatherings
at Homes Greet the Coming
of the Year 1933.
The New Year was a very quiet one
in this city, with no formal observ
ance of the occasion beyond watch
parties and social home gatherings
on New Year's eve.
The 'Epworth League held their
annual watch party at the Methodist
church to welcome the new year, a
large number being present to take
part in the delightful time that had
been prepared for them. The program
of the evening included a large num
ber of games planned by the social
committee and which were much en
joyed. The members of the group
awaited the coming of the new year
with a short song and devotional ser
vice as the midnight hour arrived
that marked the passing of the old
year.
The St. Paul's church was the scene
of. one of the pleasant watch parties
of New Year's eve, a large number
being present to enjoy the event and
to participate in the devotional ser
vices that welcomed the year.
The homes of the city were scenes
of many social gathering of friends oh
New Year's eve to greet the new year
in a fitting manner, making a most
pleasant welcome for the year that all
are hoping will show an upturn and
advancement for the , world.
SCHOOLS RESUME WORK
From Monday's Dally
This morning the Plattsmouth
city ecLooIs resumed their activities
following the Christmas vacation,
with all of the teachers being on
hand and a normal enrollment of the
pupils of the school.
There has been a great deal of
sickness among the staff of teachers
as well as the pupils during the va
cation time, but all of these were
able to be present this morning
when school met.
F. A. Rothert, manual training
teacher. Miss Cora Williams, music
supervisor and Miss Amana Hiatt,
were the most seriously 111 of the
teachers and all compelled to spend
their vacation period at their homes
and under medical care.
The half year of school will be
completed on January 20th and the
term close in May.
FUNERAL OF MBS. BERGMANN
From Monday's Daily
The funeral of Mrs. John Berg-
mann, Sr., was held this morning at
9:30 from the St. John's Catholic
church. The church was filled by a
large number of the old friends of
the family of many years standing,
who came to attest their respect for
the departed lady.
The requiem mass was celebrated
by Father George Agius, pastor of
the church, who gave the last rites
to the departed.
The body was consigned to the
last long rest in the Catholic ceme
tery in the west portion of the city
beside that of the husband who pre
ceded her in death Eeveral years ago.
SUFFERING FROM HIVES
Mrs. Fred Trilety has been quite
ill at her home for the past week,
suffering from an attack of the hives
which has proven quite serious and
kept the patient bedfast for the
greater part of the time. The two
children of the family have also been
ill with the flu, making the home a
small hospital.
William Baird
is New Head of
Platts. C. of C.
Searl S. Davis as Vice-President and'et results ia tlm! for the work to
Fred I. Rea as Treasurer
of Organization.
From Wednesday's Dally
The annual meeting of the Cham
ber of Commerce was held last eve
ning at the public library to select
their new officers and to hear the
reports of the various committees.
The committee selected to prepare
nominations reported the name of
William Baird for the position of
president of the Chamber of Com
merce and despite the fact that Mr.
Baird attempted to check the move
ment, the members with a rousing
voice elected Mr. Baird to the office
and which he agreed to take if the
Chamber of Commerce would give
him Searl S. Davis as vice-president
and Fred I. Rea as treasurer for the
term. The wish of Mr. Baird was
granted and the club started on its
new year.
Mr. Baird, the new president, gave
a few remarks expressing his appre
ciation of the pledges of support from
all of the membership present in the
work of the ensuing year, which
would be one of importance to the
city and to the nation. He also an
nounced that committees would be
appointed as soon as possible to start
in the new year.
Fred I. Rea, treasurer of the
Chamber of Commerce reported that
the past year the budget had been
sea at $780 and that $634.16 had
been collected and from which
350.89 had been expended, leaving
a balance of $283.27.
C. C. Wescott. chairman of the
industries, committee, gave . a short
report of the committee, covering the
opening of the Norfolk Packing plant
the past summer as well as the com
mittees contacts with other prospec
tive Industrial plants. These Includ
ed an airplane erecting company that
had wished to locate here to manu
facture a low priced plane of which
the company had secured the Amer
ican rights, is being a German de
signed plane. This would be taken
up again later, Mr. Wescott stated.
R. W. Knorr, head of the retail
section reported that his department
had a very active year .originating
and putting on special features for
almost every month of the year and
which had been financed each time
so that there was no outstanding
claims as they were closed. This had
been done purely among the busi
ness men with a contribution from
the Chamber of Commerce for the
Korn Karnival. Amoner the orolects
that had been sponsored were Roos-Jthe
ter day. Merchants trade nights each
week, the Korn Karnival, and in
which Mr. Knorr thanked H. G. Soen
nichsen, Superintendent L. S. Devoe
and Dr. G. L. Taylor for their work
in the event, as well as others for
their co-operation, the Pancake day,
Turkey day and finally the Santa
Claus activities that had closed the
year.
President IL A. Schneider who was
presiding, stated that the Korn Kar
nival had been one of the most suc
cessful community events that he had
witnessed and had brought In many
to enjoy the event from all sections
and in the event the entire com
munity had entered.
E. A. Webb of the publicity com
mittee reported that he and R. Fos
ter Patterson had secured much pub
licity in the Omaha papers in the
past year for the city.
T. H. Pollock of the agricultural
committee reported that the Platts
mouth Produce of which George Het
rick is the manager, had made a
great advancement in the past year
and that the plant at the local cream
ery was turning out increasing
amounts of butter. Tho year had
been the largest that the creamery
has had and in the butter manu
facturing there had been 150,000
pounds prepared and the coming
year it was hoped to more than
double this as the residents of the
community were more and more
Joining in the support of their home
institution.
The report of the godo roads com
mittee was given by President
Sjchneider, touching the fact that
last year the "O" street paving pro
ject -was launched and paving had
been started on both nd3 of the
highway. On the unpaved section
of No. 75, north of this city, Mr.
Schneider reported that the state and
federal read departments had en
deavored to reach some agreement
with the owners of tbe sand pits for
a right of way but were unable to
start this year. The state was pre
paring to make a reasonable offer
and if not accepted to start in on
condemnation proceedings. That an
overhead crossing at Oreapolis was a
definite part of the plans for the pav
ing was assured by Mr. Schneider.
The Chamber of Commerce had also
supported moves for the graveling
cf the Louisville and Murray roads
v.-fst as well as the highway from
Louisville south to the county line.
Mayer John P. Sattler in his re
marks urged that the legislature be
asked to enact a law that would per
mit cities to have a part of the gas
tax and auto license fees for high
way maintaining. In this Mr. Sat
tler was joined by- Attorney A. L.
Tidd, who reported that a committee
of the bar association of Cass county
was at this time preparing to draft
a bill for presentation to the legis
lature along this line. There was
some discussion of this matter and
which will be closely followed by the
legislative committee of the Cham
ber of Commerce atj the legislature.
Ceorge J. Jeager," superintendent
of the BREX shop3 was present and
urged that as one of the" moves for
civic betterment that " the bridge
over the Missouri river should be
free if the means of securing its pur
chase could be found.
Superintendent L. S. Devoe dis
cussed several plans for aiding of
the Korn Karnlval the coming fall
and general community co-operation,
a talk that was very much enjoyed
by all cf the members of the Cham
ber.
T. H. Pollock called the attention
of the Chamber cf CXKruaereV-to' the
fact that the government was mak
ing expenditures of considerable
amounts In inland waterway im
provement, that this city should see
that they received their portion of
the funds. Mr. Pollock urged that
the Chamber of Commerce take what
steps would be necessary to get in
touch with the heads of the con
struction work on this section of the
river.
Mr. Baird, the new president, who
had taken the chair, -nirged the sup
port of the Norfolk Packing Co.,
which would probably enlarge their
lines of operation here the coming
year to include many lines of vege
tables. He suggested a gathering of
the residents of the nearby com
munity here so that they might have
an actual demonstration of the prod
ucts of the company and support of
its program for more acreage for
raising of vegetables for the mar
ket.
The Chamber of Cbmmerce di
rectors will hold their next meeting
on January 19th.
FACE A STIFF GAME
The Plattsmouth high school bas
ketball squad will Journey to Ne
braska City on Friday evening to en
gage the Oteans in what should be
one of the etlffest games that the
locals will face. The blue and gold
have several veteran players on their
team and who have been going well
this season. Maynard and Kastner,
well known in high school athletic
circles, being members of the quin
tet. The Platters resting from the
Christmas vacation resumed their
workouts Monday night and were
run through, a strenuous practice and
will be given workouts each after
noon In preparation for the Nebras
ka City game. The team showed well
in their work against the alumni last
Friday, improving over the opening
contest with Ashland. A large num
ber of the fans are expected to ac
company the team on the Journey to
our neighboring city.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to gratefully express our
appreciation of the many acts of
kindness shown us In our bereave
ment in the death of our loved
mother, also for the sympathy of
the friends and the beautiful floral
remembrances. These kindnesses will
always be a tender memory. The
children of Mrs. John Bergmann,
Frank J. Bergmann and family. Miss
Elizabeth Bergmann, John Berg
mann, Jr.
Woman's Club
Pays Tribute to
Mrs.- Whitfield
Part of Regular Session of Club De
voted to Memorial for Depart
ed Stats President.
From Tuesday's Dally
The Plattsmouth Woman's club at
their meeting last evening at the
home of Mrs. L. D. Iliatt, held a short
memorial service in honor of Mrs.
W; W. Whitfield of Lincoln, state
president, whose death occurred last
week.
The devotional period was in
charge of Mrs. W. L. Heinrlch and
was followed by the memorial serv
ices participated in by all of the
members of the club. The members
joined in the singing of the hymn,
"Nearer My God to Thee" at the
close of which all stood in silent
prayer for the memory of the de
parted president and co-worker in
the Nebraska Federation. Mrs. Lois
Troop gave a beautiful memorial
poem, "In Memory."
The program of the evening af
forded a treat in two of the young
musicians of the city being heard,
Miss Alice Hiatt giving two violin
selections and James Eegley, Jr., two
delightful vocal offerings. Miss Cora
Williams served as accompanist for
the young people.
Mrs. James T. Begley gave a most
interesting talk on "Law Observance
and Delinquency," covering many of
the causes for present crime out
breaks and the growing number, of
the young who are found in lives of
crime, suggesting remedies that
might check this menace of the pres
ent day.
At the close of the evening the
hostesses, Mrs. Hiatt; Mrs. A. IL Dux
bury, Mrs Sidney Bell.. Miss Lillian
White and Mrs. R. JI Larson, served
dainty and much appreciated refresh
ments. '
DEMOCRATIC .REPRESENTATIVES
From Tuesday's Daily
When the 6tate legislature was
convened at Lincoln today, for the
first time in several years, Cass coun
ty's representatives in the lawmak
ing body were all of the democratic
faith, Senator William B. Banning of
Union and Representative George E.
Nickles of Murray, responding for
Cass county. Senator Banning is a
veteran of many years service that
dates back to 1909 while Mr. Nickles
is entering on his first experience In
the state legislature. .
Senator Banning had definitely re
fused the consideration of -his name
for president pro tem of the senate,
giving way to Senator Frush of
Saunders county, another of the vet
erans of the legislature. Mr. Ban
ning prefers to remain a leader on
the floor of the legislature where his
experience will be of great benefit
in helping to shape legislation for
economy and tax reductions, meas
ures which the democratic legisla
ture has pledged themselves.
EXCELLENT SHOWING
With the close of the year 1932,
the office of the county judge shows
one of the best years in the history
of the office and a neat profit over
all expenses which is being turned
over to the county general fund. The
receipts of the office for the past
year were $4,179.81 as against $3,
787.91 for the year 1931 or a gain
of $391.90. The office receipts show
ed a profit for the office over all
expenses of $899.81 for 1932 as
against $447.91 for 1931, making
the office a money maker for the
county.
The marriage license department
over which "Cupid" Farmer pre
sides, shows that 315 couples were
given permits to wed during the year
of depression, as against 115 tor the
year 1931.
M-APPTTm AT UNION
Clifford E. Sutton and Miss Blanch
Atkinson, residing south of this city,
were united in marriage at Union
on New Year's day. The ceremony
was performed, by the Rev. W. A.
Taytor, pastor of the Baptist church
of Union and witnessed by Mrs. Tay
lor and Harlan Atkinson, brother of
the bride.
START ON NEW SCHEDULE
From Tuesday's Dally
The BREX shops in this city to
day started on a new schedule of
working hours today. The shops
start their work at 7:45 in the morn
ing, take a full hour at noon and
quit work at 3:45 in the afternoon.
Formerly the shops started their
work at 8 o'clock in the morning,
had a half hour for dinner and
closed at 3:30. The shops will oner-!
ate on their full working schedule!
and with all of their force, there be -
ing a great deal of work on hand at
this time.
Rotarians Look
Ahead into the
Coming Year
Meeting Tuesday Hears Talks by' Worthy Matron Mrs. A. IX. Dux
Local (knamnnity Leaders on lury.
Prospects of Year. Worthy Patron H. L. Gayer.
Associate Matron Mrs. H. F.
The members of the Rotary club 'Nolting.
Tuesday at their luncheon had thej Associate Patron Lester Meising-
pleasure of hearing from several of
the community leaders on "The Year
of 1933," covering several lines of
activties and the prospects for the
coming year.
Mayor Sattler discussed many
needed changes in the laws that
governed the cities of our class that
would enable the cities to better
handle their affairs. The equalizing
of the tax problem which is one of
the great burdens of the present day
was also discussed at some length.
R. W. Knorr, head of the retail
section of the Chamber of Commerce,
gave a 'few remarks on the future of
1933 from a commercial standpoint
and the possibilities that the year
should offer in the gradual lifting of
the depression elouds.
Superintendent L. S. "Devoe . gave a
fine Teviewof " the school " work for
the past year and1 the plans and pro-
grams for the coming year In the city
schools and also in the educational
world at large.
E. J. Richey was a guest of the.
meeting and presented to the
bers a plan that he had given much
thought, that of an allotment plan
for the handling of the crops of the
farms by means of co-operation of
farmers ntid hankers in flnancine
and handling on allotments, the var- j
ious crops. The idea was one tnat:memoers or nome cnapxer irom Aiur-
impressed all of the members and was
followed with the greatest interest
by all of the club.
The high school students who will
be members of Rotary for January
were introduced, they are Robert
Rummel, senior, and George Mayabb,
Junior.
The meeting was under the leader
ship of E. A. Wurl.
RECEIVES SAD NEWS
I practice of medicine and she had
-Mrs. Mary G. Whelan of this citybeen a frequent vlsitor here while
nas receivea tne announcement, ui-
the death of her nephew, Arthur
Hanrahan, the second oldest son of
John Hanrahan, a brother of Mrs.
Whelan. The father died suddenly
on December 8th at Chicago while
en route from his home to church,
the son being called home from
Tucson, Arizona, where he was at
the U. S. Veterans' hospital. On re
turning to the hospital Arthur Han
rahan contracted a severe cold and
on reaching Tucson developed pneu-j
monia, dying on Christmas eve
The!
body was brought to Chicago where
the funeral services were new. a
church and military funeral being
given the departed who was a vet
eran of the world war.
SUJfib'KRS PROM ILLNESS
From Wednesday's Dally
Harold Jordan, teacher in the.
commercial department of the high
school, has been suffering from ill
ness for the past few weeks and
which has become so serious that he
was unable to teach Tuesday and to-
day. The illness seems to be in the
nature of a nervous attack and
stomacn trouDie mat nas oeen quite
serious.
HAS HAND INJURED
Arnold Schomaker Buffered a severe
injury to his hand while sharpening
a pair of scissors at his home. He was
given medical aid and the hand is
getting along nicely at this time.
Home Chapter,
Eastern Star, In
stalls Officers
Large Number Attend Ceremony at
Masonic Temple Last Evening;
Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, W. M.
From Wednesday's Dally
Last evening at tb Masonic tem-
'pie Home Chapter No. 189, Eastern
Star, held their nistallation of of
ficers for the ensuing year, a large
number of the membership being
present to enjoy the occasion.
In the installing of the new offi
cers, Mrs. Etta Gorder served as the
Installing officer, Mrs. Ralph M.
Wiles as marshal and Mrs. Rea Mc-
Maken as chaplain.
J The officers installed were as fol
lows: er.
Secretary Miss Clara Weyrlch.
Treasurer Miss Mary Peterson.
Conductress Mrs. Raymond Cook.
Associate Conductress Mrs. L. W.
Niel
Chaplain Mrs. Martha Peterson.
Marshal Mrs. Richard Beverage.
Warder Mrs. R. J. Larson.
Sentinel William Kreager.
Organist Miss Marjorie Arn.
Adah Mrs. Earl Becker.
Ruth Mrs. C. L. Wiles.
Esther Mrs. Leonard Born.
Martha Mrs. Charles Barrowg.
Electa Mrs. H. L. Gayer.
The members of the chapter en-
Joyed a delightful Informal program
.during the evening provided by taa
members and which was much appro
'elated.
Superintendent L. 6. Devoe- v.
two delightful vocal numbers, the ao
'companiment being played by" Mrs.
Devoe.
J Mrs. Charles Barrows of Murray
was heard in two of her always de-
mem-Rightful readings and which gave thl
'talented lady a fine opportunity for
her artistic work as a reader.
j Mrs. John E. Schuts and Mm.
Harry Nielsen were heard In a vocal
duet of much beauty and charm.
At the close of the evening the
ray were hostesses and served dainty
and delicious refreshments.
DIES IN CALTFOBNIA
Mrs. M. J. Gillespie, 77, a pioneer
resident of near Gretna, passed away
Sunday morning at Santa Ana, Cali
fornia, word received by relatives at
Gretna state.
Mrs. Gillespie was the mother ot
Dr. Edward J. Gillespie, who was
located here for several years in the
.'the son was located in Plattsmouth.
The family were among the earlier
settlers of Sarpy county, but of late
years have resided at Randolph,
where the husband died some two
years ago.
Mrs. Gillespie had gone west last
year in hope of benefiting her health.
Death came suddenly. Two sons. Dr.
Ed and Dr. Paul Gillespie, and a
daughter, Annie, were at the bed-
;side.
The body will be taken to Gretna
for burial next Saturday. Pallbear-
lerg wm be her Beyen Bons Dr Hay
of Hartingt0Ilf JOEepn of Bloomfleld.
John and Frank Qf Randolpn Wll.
Ham of Gretna, Dr. Ed and Dr. Paul.
She also i3 survived by three other
daughters. Pearl of Hartington, Mrs.
Anton Koutney of Randolph and Mrs.
T. F. Dailey of Ashland.
STILL QUITE POORLY
Gerald, the little son of Mr. and
Mrs. William Ketclson, is still quite
unorlv. suffering from an attack of
tQe flu The mUe one has been m
fQr gome Ume and naa nQt Bhown th0
r&te of lmprovement tnat waa noped
for
SHOWING IMPROVEMENT
Mrs. G. G. Hoffman, residing: In
'the south portion of the city, haa
been suffering from the flu the past
week, but is now reported -a being
much improved and it is hoped Trill
soon be back to normal.