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Nebr. State Historical Society Ski n HIT 71 4.V? 5j i VOL. NO. XI.IX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA THURSDAY, DECEICTES 21, 1S33. NO. 33 &fe Christmas rama Enjoyed by Large Crowd "A Slieplierd Hoy's Adoration' Pre sented with Beautiful Knsical Settings by Krs. Figiey. Before an audience that filled the large auditorium cr the First Pres byterian church to its capacity, "A Shepherd Boy's Adoration," was pre- scnted Sunday evening. The stage was erected at the west of the church auditorium and here the various scenes of the drama of the coming of the Christ was present ed with beauty and reverence, the settings being beautiful and with special lighting effects that added to the charm of the scene. The angel choru3 announced the birth of the Christ child to the shep herds and the three kings and to all Judea, that the blessed Messiah had tome as was phophesied, the first to tear the angel choru3 being the young shepherd lad who came to adore the Christ.. To the scenes a beautiful musical setting had been arranged by Mrs. Jack Figiey, from a cantata by Slau der, adding to the impresivenes3 of the scenes and ably given by a num ber of the artistic vocalists of theP city. The shepherds were Jchn E. Turn er, L. S. Devce. George Adam and Edward Wehrhein, while the three kings were Rev. C. O. Troy, Raymond Cock and William Jensen. The angel chorus comprised a num ber of the young music students of the high school, Helen Cilmour, Slary Ann Rosencrans, Margaret Yelick, Harriett Goos, Y-elma Wells, Mar garet Taylor. The cherubs were Billy Rose Can terbury and Ileen LaHoda, who had been trained for their rarts by Miss Ruth TiJball. The shepherd boy was taken byjor mentis in this section 01 tae John Kenneth Bc-stcr,. "Joseph" by R. Foster Patterson, "Mary" by Mrs. Fir.Iey, the Angel soloist by Mrs. ten Kirz and the Child by Audrey Henry. The musical program was also par ticipated in by Miss Leona Hudson and L. L.. Starrett, vocalists; Sirs. R-rbert Reed, piano; Mrs. L. S. Devoe, oran; G. J. Jeager. violin. Others assisting in the production arrangements were: Costumes -irs. Philip liirz. Sirs. Fred Lugsch, Sirs. II. G. McClusky; Stage and Lighting Altan Roiland, William F. Evers, Herb Schutz, Floyd Shanholtz, Cecil Cornstock. Z2TTZETAII75 Y0TJ2TG PEOPLE "Sunnyside," the E. H. Wescott home, was the scene of a very pleas ant gathering of young people on Sunday afternoon at a candle light Christmas party. Sirs. YVescott was Losters to the members of her Sunday school class of high school girls as we!l as the Standard Bearers. The heme was tastefully arranged in th? bright hued Christmas decor ations as weil as the lighted candles that made a most attractive scene for the pleasant event. The classes had their regular serv ices and Sirs. Frank Barkus, leader ,cf the Standard Bearers presented a short program that was much enjoyed by all of the group. Slarq Louise Ilishel gave the Christmas story and Sirs. C. O. Troy led in the devotional period of the afternoon. Sliss Slary Katherine Wiles was heard in two groups of piano-accordian numbers that was presented most artistically. At a ruitable hour refreshments were served to add to the enjoyment cf all of the party. Sirs. Wescott be ing assisted ty Mrs. R. B. Hayes and Sliss Emma Dellart. Mr. and Sirs. J. Howard Davis were in attendance at the pleasant gathering. Sir. Davis being the super intendent of the Sunday school. HERE rROJI CHICAGO SIi33 Alice Louise Wescott, accom panied by her friend, Sliss Mildred SIcGill, of Chicago, arrived here Sunday. They will enjoy a visit at the home of Sliss Wescott's parents. Sir. and Sirs. C. C. Wescott, over the holiday season. No better town m which to re LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA ircm Monday's Dai!y Sliss Veitetta Robertson departed this noon for the Pacific coast where ! she v.'ill enter Santa Ciara college at ! ?.-.nt" fl.trt f'n'.f f.a 'r.' ci.r.f ".If-' of the school yea". Miss Robertson i3 going hy the southern rcute thru Texas. New SIcxico, Arizona and to Lo;i Armeies, making several steps along the way v.ith relatives and frinds. Sliss Robertson will make her home r.t Santa Clara v.ith her aunt, Miss Vesta Gray, for many years a resident cf Frtmcnt and one of the leaders ia the ranks of the profes sional women cl Nebraska. Death of A. H. Engelkemeier f TT "RS 01 Rear Murray Lcn Time Eesident of Cass County Passed Away Sunday Slight After TUnr!; cf Severstl Months. 1 From Monday's Daily 'a large circle of friends and acquain- Last evening at the family home tance3 an(1 ,ho Iearn witQ pi?-SUre six miles west of Murray, August H. of the veddiEg cf the two estimable Engelkemeier, one cf the long time y0ung pecple. residents of that section of Cass coun-, groKa'is a member of the Sev ty passed away. Death came as the t.Ete9nla inraritry stationed at Fcrt result cf an illness tnat covered the - st several months, he having been' pcoriy all summer and since October; ... I n:s condition graauauy grev. Eore v0,e vere or the pre3ont at ieast severe. ! while the groom is a member ol the August II. Engelkemeier was born'Jirriv June ZO, IS CO in Lippe-Detmold, Ger many, where he spent his youth and at the age cf twenty-cue on attain ing manhood he came to the United States to found his future home and located for a time near V"eeping Wa-' ter, later moving to his present farm northwest cf Murray and where he has Eince resided. Mr. Engelkemeier ( bad been on of the successful farm- rs of the county and was honored land respected by a very large circle county. j Mr. Engelkemeier was married to Gil-''53 Slathilda KirchofT in this ccun- ty and who with six children survive his passing, ths children being Laura, or what but he said tell the boys and Fred and Y."a!ter, who reside at home, girls to be at the court house by 1:30 Mrr. Philip Heil of Cedar Creek, Sirs. p. ni and I'll sure put in an appear Otto Lutz cf this city and Mrs. Ed anee, either in the air or on the Sleisinger of Slynard. One son, Her- ground. New we advise you to be on bert, preceded the father in death, the court house lawn by 1:15 or 1:20 There are also surviving two bro- if you want to get the thrill of this thers and a sister, Henry Engelke- mysterious appearance of old Santa, meier cf Newkirk, Oklahoma, Charles After he arrives and says a few of thi3 city and Sirs. William Puis words of grec-ting he will take up of Murray. One brother, Fred, died in his position at his local headquarters this city several years ago. SECUSES EZSTEAnJETG OEDEH j ent from the one he gave out last From Monday's Daily 'Saturday. Now be on hand next Sat- As action was filed in the office of urday. Dec. 3 at the court house a the clerk cf the district court today little before 1:30 p. m., and you will in which the County of Cass is the get the thrill cf seeing Santa again plaintiff and U. G. Selby and wife -n(j receive another treat from him. Slary Sclby, are the defendants. The At 2:30 p. m. in the Legion build pttitici asks for a restraining order ing Prof. Leonardo Slelfisto will give to prevent the defendants from in- the third and last of his wonderful terfericg with the traveling public magic performances. Tickets for the or the ofTiccrs of the plaintiff county show are to be had at any cf the from going upon or maintaining a stores for the asking, highway located in Rock Bluffs pre-; Between 7 and 9 p. m. Santa will cinct. The petition states that the be at his headquarters in the court road ha3 been in use over a long house to receive and talk to any of period of years and has been main- the little tots who want to see him. tained as a highway by the county Thi3 will be his last pre-Christmas and it is asked that the defendants be appearance in Plattsmouth for 1933. prevented from interfering in any way with the officials of the county ia caring for the road. The hearing in the matter will be held on Saturday, December 23rd at parish held a very pleasant Christ the district court as to whether the mas party on Slonday evening at the injunction prayed for shall be made permanent. FIND TOR PLAUJTIFF (add to the pleasure and gifts were The Jury in the district court Slon-' distributed to the members of the day was busy hearing the case of group. At a suitable hour refresh Slartin Maher V3. the Estate of Niel3 ments were served to add to the com P. Petersen, in which action the pletion of the enjoyment of the even plaintiff sought the allowance of hi3 ing. Guests cf the sodality were flaim of 3396 for nursing and the Father J. J. Kaczmarek, Miss Fran care of the place of the "deceased Sir. oes Taintek, Miss Beatrice Krejci, of Peters3ii during his last illness. The plaintiff was allowed the sum of 5193 holidays and Miss Dorothy Goetz of in the probate court. After hearing Sterling, a house guest of Miss Pain the evidence in the case the Jury tek. spent some time in deliberating andj last evening returned a verdict giv-j Sirs. H. B. Hendricks of Omaha ing the plaintiff a judgment of J 175. was in the city over Sunday to en The case of Ed A. Weideman vs. joy a visit with her son and wife, the Estate of Niels P. Petersen was Sir. and Mrs. Vern Hendricks. While on trial today In the district court before the jury, this also being an action for allowance of claims. Young People are Wedded Here Saturday Sliss Mary Ina Chancellor end llr . f iicv .L,. .Mays Are Joined in Wedlock ct Ccuri Ucnss. On Saturday afternoon at 4 o'clock;? at tha court house occurred the mar-! 8 riage cf o.-ie cf the popular youi.g; ladies cf this city, SIi.33 Mary Ina; j Chancellor to Mr. I!?y E. Slays of i Fcrt Crock. J The marriage lines were read by. ; u-fual impressive manner and the!? j ceremony witnessed by SIr2. SI. A.I J ; Chancellor, mother cf the bride, Eu-J ff"r.t Ch.irfpilpr. n lrrflipr of th.' bride, Mrs. J. C. Yi?er and roi Following the th, party returned to the Chancer. ron. Buck. e brida! cr home ; to receive the congratulations of the rsltitives and friend cn their newi jfouni happiness. I The bride has grown hoed in this city and where she has the past few years. -t and Mrs. Mays will make their SANTA WELL PLEASED Santa had a good time In Piatts- mouth last Saturday. He thoroughly enjoyed himself. So many boys and girls were down to the depot to wel-J come Lim and the enthusiastic way they escorted him up the street ancLiection difficult anc- Ro many fine back to the court house made the old fellow very happy. He told the com- mittee that never before had he re- ceived a more joycut welcome any- whare. He said he would sure be back again next Saturday, but he would not tell us how he was coming. whether by train or truck or airplane j in the lower hallway at the court 1 house and give to every boy that passes by him another treat, difler- HOLD CHRISTMAS PARTY The sodality of the Holy Rosary church basement where the young I people spent the time most delight fully in cards and other diversions. (There was a large Christmas tree to Kansas City, who is home for the here Mrs. Hendricks called at the Journal to renew her subscription to the semi-weekly. Municipal Christmas Program as Sponsored by Business Men's Ad Club Saturday, December 23 It IS 1 :C0 P. Santa mysteriously appears at Court Hesse. Ee there by 1:30 o'clock. Treats all his littla friends again. 1 :45 to 2 :20 Santa Lolas "open house" at Court House. 2:C0 Frcf. Lenardo Kefisto gives third and last perform ance at Legion Aaditcriura. Free tickets for all at the stores. Ash for them. 7 :00 to C :00 Santa holds "open house" at Court House this his last appearance before Christmas. PCSTERS in the Pester Contest cn d!spiay one door east of the Pcso St!e Sfccp during week cf December 1Sih to 23rd. Stores Cpcn Every Night till Christmas 1 i ; i Select School Winners in the Poster Contest Guy 2. Spenser, Noted Cartoonist Of. the World-Eerald Here to Assist in Selection. The judging of the posters and drawings in "Buy Plattsmouth" sen timent, was made Slonday afternoon by a local committee and with Guy R. Spenser, head of the art depart ment and cartoonist cf the World Herald as an advisor of the commit tee. The entries, over ICO in number judged, were the work cf the young people of the public and the parochial schools and embraced many very handsome and attractive work from the young people and making the offerings. The awards made by the commit tee showed the following winners: Fourth grade Darlene Edgerton, first; Wilbur Wonnacott. second. Fifth grade Carter Slinor, first; Kenneth Wcndra. second. Sixth grade Billy Knorr, first; Aileen Reed, second. Seventh grades Norma Jane John son, first; Ronald ReTiaT. second. Eighth grade Patty Cicidt, first; Shirley Keck, second. Ninth - Tenth grades Thelma Kohrell, first; Roland Landi3, second. Eleventh - Twelfth grades Slar garet Yelick, first; John Kelly, sec ond. The judging of the entries of the adult artists will be made by a com mittee cf teachers. Y."inners may call at Wescott's store for their prize awards. ASHEST TRUCK DSIVER Slonday afternoon a telephone call was received by the police that a truck was approaching the city, the driver cf which appeared to be under the influence of liquor. As the jurisdiction of the police did not extend beyond the city, Con stable Edgerton was sent out in the absence from the city of both the sheriff and deputy. The man sought was found La a local eating place taking a lunch when the officer re sponded and he was taken into cus tody. This morning a charge was filed by County Attorney W. G. Kieck of in toxication against tee young man, who gave the name of Jack Jorgen- sen of Avoca. The young man was given a fine of $50 and ccst3 at the hearing in th- county court. PLENTY OF SICKNESS Sickness has npnarently made the F. I. Rea family the target for its activities in the past week as there are three members of the family ill at different cities and which makes the forthcoming holiday season far from the most pleasant for the mem bers of the family circle. Slr3. Rea was taken ill at Lawrence, Kansas, while there on a visit wtih her rela tives and has been unable to return home. Sir. Rea's mother has been stricken at her home at Atchison, suf fering a stroke that has made her condition most serious. Yesterday a young son of the family, John, was taken 111 with scarlatina and i3 now confined to the home and while his condition Is not serious it i3 going to take part of the joy out of Christmas. I1TJ0Y CHSISTZIAS PASTY From Tuesday's Uatly The Plattsmouth Woman's club held their meeting last evening at the home cf Mrs. John F. Gcrder and with the Christmas holiday as thei theme of the pleasant event. The rocms were arranged with the Christ- mas decorations, and the tree as well as candle?. The members Lad a real treat having a number cf letters shown by and interesting adirtss cn "Interna Slisrs Pearl Staats, cf the English; tional Relations and V.'ar Debts." class, she having le-tters with her! The speaker was followed with the that had been received by members cf her high school class in inter change of correspondence with the students of Frank Gradoville in the Philippine islands. Sirs. Jack Figiey led the member- ship in the singing of the Christmas j accumulated since the clore of the carols while other musical numbersj world war and ar? net war debt3. were piano solos by Ruth Westover, aj Mr. Patterson in his able manner vocal number by Sirs. James T. Beg-1 gave both the viewpoint cf the Eu ley, al! cf which were much enjoyed. I ropean nations that have urged debt -I55 nnt YestOT cr wils heard in lwu ui iici cinitja iiiciumu i i j titrv. iiui li-e i.ciiuiis it.uiA.iu. j Robert WO rl, W LO fjT tuft I 1 rt t0 Sirs. Begley and Mrs. James G.jmust make settlement according tol ars ha3 B1'( tI, headquarter at Slauzy had arranged a number of ; th? terms of their agreement?. Hej;W York City, with th Lucfcei games that produced a great deal of j urged a spirit of liberality on the. baK?b shipping com pan!-!. 1 home entertainment for all of the party i part of both the debtor and creditor f0r tne h0iiiy feJ.on m;th fcij pr and in which several prizes were of-! nations in the end that the world lr. and Sirs. E. A. Wurl. Sir. fered. I relations might b? better. He also: Wur! bas tad -erT interstia? ex- The club also received a greeting frcm Sirs. Allen J. Eeeson, president o2 the Ebell club of Long Beach,! which is opening its ?2r0.000 cIubjaa-.ong the various countries and in- house. Sirs. Beeson aiso being a for mer club president here. The members brought donations for the Christmas baskets and which will be used in the distribution on Christmas. Dainty refreshments were served plea?ant treat in the vocal solo at the close of the evening by the j Frank A. Clo'dt. "O Holy N'ght" hostesses. Sirs. Gcrder, Sirs. Jack Fig- j Adam?, th? acccmpaniment being ley, Sirs. Homer Sylvester, Slrs.jE. H. Y.'escott. Charles Slanners, Sirs. J. V. Hatt and jurs. .t.. l.. -wcivissicc. HURRAY POSTHASTES DIES From Tuesday's Daily Harry Nelson, 50, Murray mer chant and hardware dealer, died last night at 9 o'clock as the result of an heart attack that he had first suffer ed Sunday night. Sir. Nelson after the first attack wa3 kept quiet and! was in bed ail day Slcnday. lart night a sudden revere attack leading to his death a few moments later. The deceased has been a resident of Cass county for the greater part of his lifetime, formerly living at Ne hawka where he has two brothers and a sister residing. He came to Slurray six years ago and purchased the hardware store there and which he had since operated and was in ac tive management of the store at the time of his death. Sir. Nelson Is survived by the widow and four small children, to whom his passing has brought the greatest sorrow and in their loss they have the deepest sympathy of! a large circle cf friends in the com munity where they have made their home. ATTEND FUNERAL From Wednesday's Dally A large number of the old friends and relatives of the late A. H. Engel kemeier from this city were in at tendance today at the funeral which was held at the Eight Slile Grove Lutheran church west of the city. The daughter. Sirs. Otto Lutz and family, Charles Engelkemeier, a bro ther, with his family and Sir. and Sirs. W. H. Puis, the former a nephew, were at the services as well as a large group of the old time filends from this locality. ED WILCOX INJURED Ed Wilcox, femtr resident here and now living at Beatrice, was t-evercly injured on Thursday in an auto acci dent that occurred near Millard. Mr. Wilecx with a companion attended a meeting of Chevrolet saler-nen at Lin coln Thursday and later i:i th- day etartcd for Omaha to look alter re, me busine-s matters. Near Millard tl-: car EkidJed into a ditch and ever ti'ir.nl. Mr. Wllof.x und hi3 oru- j'r.mcin were hurtin the wreck, the I j latter so se ve; -ly that lie was taken I i to the University ho?pital for trcat I i-.'Hit v.liile Idr. Wil-ox was able to gi.ea him. Foster Patterson is Heard on inter national Relates Principal and Instructor in High School Discusses International Problems at Zctary. As the guest speaker at the meet ing of the Rotary club cn Tuesday. R. Foster Patterson, principal of the local high school, gave a very able greatest of interest as he took up the prcblems that have caused much feeling in both our nation and those fcreign countries that have refused, to make payments on their debts to the United Slater-, all of which tavel . rar.r11ntinn ns v.-f ll a th Arr-f-rir2.nl j dirrussed the condition cf Europe to- day where the rise of nationalistic , movements had causea uneasiness creasing armaments The meeting was under the lead ership of R. W. Knorr of the Inter national rtlaticr.3 department of the club. The members were given a very ofi by bv i T.f tc rTT t a"fT: crm-tt A miscellaneous shower was given in honor of Sir3. Howard Ful'.erton. formerly SII;s Flort-nce Terryberry.j Slonday. December IS. at the- Terry berry heme. Thr afternoon was spent in a social i gathering and playing rames. There drunk and h was. ccnSnri !n tre were prizes given to tbe wi-ncrs of' city ja'.! over r.ipht an this mcrr'ng the game-. Slis Sl.ldrtd Slurray. J was turned ove r to th- county author won the priz? in the "Berry Game." i Sties by CLif of P-lice Litw.rsha. Sirs. Arnold Hcil won the fir.-t prize-j The young r.n a" arrairr.ed b in making the mon words out of fore Judge A. H.Duxbury in th roun the name "Florence Ftillerton" and'ty court and enter J a p!?a of guilty Sirs. George Lohnes won the cor.so-;to the charge of beirr iatoxirat.d. laticn prize. Sirs. Will Nolte won' The court impend a sentence r the prize in the "Flower Game." 'thirty days in Jail and u?pndtl thiJ After the game?, a beautifully de-,on tl asrre-me-nt cf the d?fendj.nt ccrated wagon filled with gifts was! to leave- the city v. ith'n twenty-four drawn to the bride by Slarilyn' hours and not in retu-n here unier Schafer, niece of Sirs. Fullerton. After the gifts were opened. re- frcshments were served by the fccst-j Sla-sie. who is a rtMJea: out n esr. Sirs. John Terryberry. Sirs. Je.s;thr state came h.re reverrl wok ar" Terryberry. Sirs. Dan Terryberry a: Otto Schafer. being assisted by 1 Florence Schafer, Kathleen Schafer, i Yivian Terryberry. and Betty Ann SlcCarty. j An enjoyable time was had by all j after which the guests departed wish-l ing Mrs. Fullerton much happiness and success ia her new home. TER1IS OF COURT District Judge James T. Begley Is announcing the terms cf the district the winter season vhen South S:xta court for 1934 for the second Judi-j street was filled wi:b snow, a lar cial district. The terms will open In j pile having been dragged Into th the various counties on the follow-i center of the street and makiaf pass ing dates: jag difficult. The allegations tre that Otoe county February 18; Slay the truck of the defendant barred the 13; September 16. passage of the street, also that the Sarpy county Slarch 18; May 27; truck had cau,i damage to the car Octolwr 1 Cass bounty April 15; June 17;iand for which a Judgment is asked November 18. tbT the plaintiff. i Young People Announce Wedding at Sioux City Miss Nona Piidwtll of Omiha a: 2Ir. Tiancis IU7.01 Yrlick of This Cltv Are 'larried. Fr.n 7-t .l..y'r I'a'.y Ti.e anncu:;' tr;.ier.t w cf th' rr-arriare of f :.r younc i.e:i i f Yellik. to Mi-s i i ity, Frji.c 13 M. -!. a Br. Iwtll. tn; c,r-mo:sjr havir ocurre'I on June Zltt at S'.zjlx City. Ioa. The wedding w a.- v-ry quiet, th-? your.g p'.or.Ie motoring to ti:e l.-wa j city for the 'idin? and returrlr.-j at once to Omar. a. The bride is a daucl.ter rf Mr. r.! S;rs. Her.ry Lee BriJweil cf 4--- B-uforJ avenue. Omaha, and grown to wtii.iir.h! i: tht i:y where she has a v?ry lcre cirri- r.f friend.. She ha ben enzaged since completing her school - ork as a ste nographer. The groom is a on of Sir. ar-d Sir?. Jam's Yrlick and a born and rear ed ir. this city, graduating in trie ciass cf 1331 frm the 1 x-l h:?i s-chcol and has fir.ee jrraduating b-n engaged as a mechanic It one of the l.rge Omaha parr.?-. While a ?tu dent in th local schorl Mr. Y'Mck wa? prominent in th aiI-tlc d-part-ment. both on the football ami bas ketball team?. A ycur.g mn of out standing characttr and pa-ant rr- ?nnKt he fc,, many frier. i here - Lo jjj 1(arn with pIc.ure of tU rew found happiness. Sir. and Sirs. Ytlicfc ar? expcticje to make their home la Ox-ha. in the near future. here mo:: kew yof prienccs in his work with the ship- g company and uh'.ch haj taken , hin to m,ny Jl0;ntJ a;o3B tD? coir;j of the Unitcd S-ates and ir.cluiins trips through the Panama caa-1 to the west coast and return. Thtj ship ping rompsny fcn a fle:t of seme ?ixty ve?el3 ergr-gir-r in t'. cca't w ise trade a w II a" frcm th- ta-t t" jthe v.crt coa.-t ar. J rturn. h" vir. ore cf the lanre-t frch:: r afloat. The- occr.!on cf th? vi it Lx." of Sir. Wurl l a been v ry r',---i "-t to the o!d tir.? s-rhco! fritU'! a tLi U f.i Cr. t time tin y h-vr ha ! th op- ty of vi i:ir.g L.rn for u lorg period. P ANISEED T2011 CITY Sunday eTenlr.g thr prlhe jitt ered in a your; man nim FtTd a-.;ie. -!:ar?irjB him with Leir.; the per.alty cf Lavlni? to -nre t Jail sentence. to take up vork on the river ii! ha ben cnga;tfl there since that tim. HEARING E AH ACE SUIT From J:iday' I'!!y Thl3 morning in the ui&trlct court was beard the case of D. O. Dwyer ra the P. F. Petersen Baking Co.. cf Omaha, a cuit for damages as the result of a collision two years on Sixth street cf the car of th plaintiff and tbe hrrad trurk of th i defendant. The collision occurred la side than Plattsmoutn. - . I : ;