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ITebr. Stats Historical Society T7 m mm m. .mwm. VOL. NO. L PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1934. NO. 30 Junior-Senior Banqet Held on Saturday Night American Legion Building Scene of Colorful Event That Marks Ap proach of Graduation. The junior class of the Plattsmouth high school Saturday evening was host to the members of the senior class in one of the most colorful and delightful events of the closing of the school year, that of the junior-senior banquet. For the occasion the interior of the American Legion building had been transformed into the fairyland of a Japanese garden, the var-icolor-ed streamers being used to form the walls and ceiling of the room and making a setting that was most charming and represented much care and work on the pan of the class members. The tables were arranged in a very elaborate manner following the Jap anese theme of the decorative scheme, with tiny parasols in variou3 colors serving as the place cards of the banquet. The programs of the ban quet were in a clever designed hand made fan that had been prepared by the Juniors. Attractive cherry bios som nut cups of pink were also used in the table decorations. On each of the tables were large Japanese fans that added to the oriental effect of the decorative plan of the banquet. Red and white candles were also used in the decoration of the tables. To add to the Japanese effects of the decorations a small bridge had been arranged by the members of the class as the approach to the banquet room and across which the guests made their way to the banquet hall. During the serving the members of the banquet party were entertain ed by the orchestra with a program of the popular song end dance hits of the day. The banquet was served by the Am erican Legion Auxiliary in their usual skillful manner and which proved a menu of the most enjoyable nature for the young people. At the conclusion of the banquet the toast list was presided over by Frederick Fricke, president of the junior class, who introduced in his clever way the various speakers and entertainers of the evening. Carl Hula of the junior class gave the welcome to the seniors that are soon to sever the pleasant school day relations and take up their duties In the various activities of life that may await them. On behalf of the seniors Miss Helen Gilmour responded for her class in the expressions of appreciation to the Junior class and also the regret that the approach of graduation brought in the seering of the relations that four years in high school had de veloped. Miss Marjorie Tidball was heard on the part of the freshman class of the school wheih is soon to take a step forward toward the eventual time when they too will be gradu ating. The girls sextette composed of Mary Ann Rosencrans, Helen Gil mour, Lois Bestor, Velma "Wells, Vir ginia Trively and Jane Boedeker, were heard in two numbers, "The Japanese Sandman" and "Japanese Lullaby." On behalf of the sophomore class Edward Hadraba was the speaker, and expressed the well wishes of his class to the seniors and to the juniors that had made the banquet possible. On behalf of the faculty of the high school Miss Lucille Nordholm was called upon ana expressed the well wishes to the class of 1934, now soon to leave the high school for other fields of endeavor. Mrs. Etta Gorder closed the pro gram with the response for the board of education with her toast. "Life," and in which she gave greetings to the seniors now leaving school and the other classes of the school that will advance on graduation day. The program was closed with Bernard Knoflicek, senior, being heard in a very delightful vocal number, "Nomad." The members of the board of edu cation and their wives as well as the faculty of the high school were guests of the juniore at the banquet. The committees in charge of the banquet have worked hard and faith- fully in the various tasks and to them a great deal of credit is due. Frederick Fricke served as the gen eral chairman and Mr. L. L. Starrett sponsor of the class, worked hard with all of the committees and as sisted them in every way and in his hard work has ben a large factor in putting the banjuet over in such fine shape. The committees were: Program Frederick Fricke, chair man; Loi Meade, Mildred Cacy, Carl Hula, Louise Bakke. Hall Decorations Herbert Minor chairman; Wm. Edwards. Richard Ilea, Velma Wells, Louis Kief, Alice Wiles, Howard Hirz, Mary Solomon, Doron Bowman, E. Seitz, Joseph Loveless, Chester Kline, Mary Linde- man, Grace Welch. Table Decorations Lois Giles, chairman; Jane Boedeker, John Not telmann, Frances Gamblin, Geraldine Griffin. Orchestra Charles Walden, chair man; Herbert Minor, Henry Kanen berger. Invitations Bessie Carey, chair man; Virginia Trively, ueraiaine Sudduth, Madeline Wiles, Delta Day, Florence Rhoades. Menu Naomi Day, chairman; Grace Welch, Mary Lindeman, Wilma Vernon. Property Donald Cotner, chair man; Wm. Crouch, George Taylor, Wm. Starkjohn, Ernest Seitz. Wedding of a Well Known Young Couple Miss Ruth Margaret Holcomb and Mr. Maynard Ramge Wedded at Presbyterian Manse Here. Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. H. G. McClusky, occurred the marriage of two of the well known and popular young people of this community. Miss Ruth Margaret Holcomb and Mr. Maynard Ramge. The Impressive ring service was used in the Joining of the lives and hearts of the estimbale young people and the ceremony was witnessed by Miss Marie Holcolmb, sister of the bride as bridesmaid, and Willis Cole as best man. The bride wore a gown of blue silk crepe with hat and accessories to match while the bridesmaid wore pink silk crepe with accessories to match. The young people are to start housekeeping at once, the groom hav ing a new home Just erected, on the Ramge farm south of this city and where they will reside in the future. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Holcomb and has grown to womanhood in this community and where she received her education in the Plattsmouth schools. A young lady of much charm of personality she has a large circle of friends. Tre groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Ramge and was born and reared in this community where he was educated in the local cshools and graduated in the class of 1931 of the Plattsmouth schools. Mr. Ramge has since the completion of his school work been engaged in farming with his father and proved one of the most active and successful young farmers in this community. Mr. and Mrs. Ramge will have the best wishes of a very large circle of friends on this very happy occasion and with the wish that they may have many years of happiness and success in the future years. BIBLE CLASS OBSERVANCE The Young Men's Bible class of the Methodist church had a very im pressive observance of Mother's day Sunday at the regular class hour. The class as is the custom down through a period of years gave their silent tribute to "Mother" In addi tion to the regular program, the members depositing a flower in the urn that is used for this purpose. The meeting was presided over by George Perry, class president, with Lester Thimgan as the director oi i the music 0f the day. Mrs. John Elliott, whose son, Glen Elliott, was a member of the class for many years, was present to rep resent the mother of the class. Wilbur Hall was heard in a very delightful vocal offering, "Little Mother O Mine," while short talks on mother wer given by Superintend ent L. S. Devoe and Glen Starkey. No better town m wtiTch to re side than Plattsmouth. Wintersteen Hill School Ha Dedication Euilding With New Improvements Formally Accepted by a Very Much Enjoyed Program. The dedication program for the' rtewly remodeled Wintersteen Hill school building was held Sunday aft ernoon at the school and very largely attended by the patrons cf the school, v ho are justly proud of the fine building that will now serve the interests of the youngsters of that section. of the city. The program was presided over by L. S. Devoe, superintendent of the city schools, who congratulated the residents of the school territory and the Parent-Teachers association, that had worked long and hard in attain ing the realization of their plans for the modernization of the school build ing. Following the singing or "Amer ica, the program was opened by the prayer by Rev. G. A. Pahl, pastor cf the St. Paul's Evangelical church. Frank A. Cloidt, well known vocal ist and stcretary of the board of edu cation, gave a very delightful num ber, "Hills of Home" as a part of the fine program of the day. Judge A. H. Duxbury was the main speaker of the occasion and gave a most interesting resume oil"- 10 w...-o the history of the school, which was erected forty-nine years ago and'sioa that had come from the Avoca through whose doors many of the leaders in the community life have passed to larger fields of knowledge and leadership. Mrs. Carl Kopisehka, now a resident of that section, was one of the first pupils in the school and was present at the dedication of the building as was announced by Judge Duxbury and Mrs. M. C. Wheian, who has -resided there for many years and had seen the build ing erected and entered on the long year3 of service, she also being men tioned by tre speaker. Judge Dux bury paid tribute to the service the school has given the people of Platts mouth and the years of service that lie before it. The presentation cf the building was made by A. E. Edgerton, former president of the Wintersteen Kill P-T. A. who cited the building as one of the useful works of the CWA and a monument to the efforts of Presi dent Franklin D. Roosevelt in his great national relief and conservation program. The acceptance for the Parent Teachers association was made by Frank Rice, one of the active leaders in the improvement program and who discussed the problems that the com mittees had met and which one by one had been overcome in the final completion of the program of im provement. Miss Ruth Tidball, one of the teachers of the school, spoke briefly and expressed the appreciation that the improvements would make in the work of the school for the teachers and pupils. Mrs. Etta Gorder, president of the board of education, expressed the pleasure of the school government in the success of the plans for the im provement of the school and that the board of education was willing to co-operate in r.ny way with the var ious schools where it was possible to do so. W. P. Rice, one of the men active ly engaged in making the improve ments, sketched the laying out and completing if plans for the enlarge ment and modernization of the school and the fine manner in which all had co-operated in making this work pos sible. The young people of the school added their part to the program with a musical number that was much en joyed by the audience. Dr. IT. G. McClusky, of the First Presbyterian church, closed the pro gram with the benediction. OMAHA PARTIES MARRIED From Wednesday's Dally This morning at the office of the county Judge occurred the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Baum and Ed Wil liams, both of Omaha, the marriage lines being read by Judge A. H. Dux bury. The wedding was witnessed by Andrew Williams and Mrs. Meta Williams, also of Omaha. HERE FROM LINCOLN Dr. and Mrs. P. II. Murdiik of Lincoln were in the city Sunday for a few hours visit with the E. K. Wes ; cott family at "Sunnyside," motor- ng down from their heme. Dr. Mur- l dick, who was tailed to a charge in ew Jersey, nas ceeii auov.ea ny , liisncp L.eeie 10 itum ins pieseni. charge at Trinity church at Lincoln, the members of the congregation there being very urgent that their pastor retain his present charge rath er than accept that in the ta.it. Trin ity is cne of the largest Methodist congregations in the west. Arrest Suspect in Avoca Store Robbery Case Earl Henry of Lincoln Arrested There Lat Monday Night Part cf Loot Recovered. Lincoln police late Monday night placed under arrest Earl Hcniy, a resident of that pln.ee and who is sus- t pected of having a part in the loot ing of the Rugha general store at Avcca on the night cf Monday, April 30th. ; The Lincoln police arrested Henry connection v.nu n:c antgea n:ei. 1 t I . . V. .11 . i i of t.hrse crs. nd for which offense ! foi;nd ":1 the 111111 aad in his posses- store stock. Sheriff Homer Sylvester was at Lin coln this afternoon to Cid in the in vcbtigation of the robbery and to try if possible to locate wjierc the rest of the stcre loot might have been cached. As the offense at Lincoln is of a more serious nature it is expected that the man will probably ba-lc-manded by the Lincoln authorities for punishment for the auto theft cases. GIVE FINE EECITAL On Saturday evening at Itie audi torium of the city library, a fine mu sical prcgram was given by Eunice and Dorothy Burbridge, former resi dents of Plattsmouth, now living at Peru, Nebr. Their program consisted of selec tions from such noted composers as Kohlman, Hochstein, Golcermann, Fischel, Glinka, De "'Eeriot and Brahms. Miss Eunice Burbridge presented in a delightful and artistic manner, a number of violin soles. She is a student at Peru college and is preparing for work in public school music, especiall along orches tral line3. Miss Dorothy presented a number of pleasing 'cello solos, among which was the "Concerto in G Major," "Audante," by Goltermann, which won her second place in the recent state contest. Miss Dorothy is pre paring for professional work in 'cello playing. Two beautiful trios for violin, 'cello and piano were given. Miss Scott, the pianist, also ably assisted the soloists by her piano ac companiments. ' An enthusiastic audience greeted Eunice and Dorothy on their return to the "eld home town" as they had not been heard in recital here since leaving Plattsmouth ten years ago. DIES IN CALIFORNIA From Monday's Daily John Hirz of this city received a message this morning announcing the death of his sister, Mrs. Catherine Stohlman, 75, which occurred at 2 a. m. today at San Pedro, California, where she has been making her home with a daughter, Mrs. Minnie Thomas, Mrs. Stohlman was a resi dent here for a great many years, the family leaving here some twenty years ago for Long Beach, where they have made their home since. Mrs. Stohlman is survived by two daughters and two sons, Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Dorothy McQuillin, A. G. and William F. Stohlman, all re siding in California. There also sur vives two brothers, John Hirz cf this city and Phillip Hirz of Rapid City, South Dakota. The funeral and interment will be in California. ' Mother's Day is Observed in Plattsmouth Church Services Are Pcatured Special Tributes and Many Home Gatherings. ty Mother's day was extensively ob served in this city by services in the churches carrying special messages and in many home gatherings and ether forms of observance of the occa sion in a beautiful and impressive manner. One of the most elaborate of the programs of the day was that at the First Methodist church, the Mother day being featured at the morning service where a special tribute to motherhood had been arranged. The older and younger mother was por trayed by Mrs. V. T. Arn and Miss Bern ice Arn with a group of children assisting in the presentation in a beautiful and impressive manner. The musicnl accompaniment was given by E. H. Wescott at the organ dur ing the various scenes. During the services two solo numbers were giv en. "Mother Machree," by Mrs. R. B. Hayes and "Little Mother O' Mine" by the choir under the direction of Mrs. E. H. Wescott. In the evening R. Foster Patterson spoke to the Ep worth League on "Mother." The Christian church services were ' also laid along the line of the hon oring of mother. Rev. O. B. Chastain ! havi the sermon. At the St. Paul's Evangelical church there was a very beautiful and impressive service and many of the children were present with their parents to take part in the service. Rev. G. A. Pahl had "Mother" as the topic of his sermon which was a most impressive tribute. The Presbyterian church had a large congregation and " beautifully arranged and conducted services for Mother's day. The choir gave as a special number, "Mother Dear," with solo by George Adam. The pastor, Dr. H. G. McClusky, gave as the ser mon, "A Tribute to Mother," an elo quent and impressive story honor ing the motherhood of the nation. The city was filled with many visitors who had come here for the day and to spend the time at the parental homes where possible. ROOSTER CORN CONTEST The result cf the corn eating con test which was held Saturday as a part of the Rooster Booster days shows the following result. The num ber cf kernels of corn consumed by the chickens following their feeding by t'.ie judges was as follows. Bach's Store Ate 131. Richard ' Schliscke, 131. Egenberger Ate 294. Reno Ed gerton, 294. Journal Ate S79. John Miner, o c T i & i Bestor &. Swatek Ate 29S. Fran cis Kvapil, 300. Home Dairy Ate 232. Arthur Skalak, 230. Mullen Market Ate 229. II. A. Nelson. Farley's Ate 356. Robert Grado ville, 360. Soennichsen Ate 376. Herbert Nelson, 37S. Red & WThite Ate 162. Marie Jean Meisinger, 159. Ladies' Toggery Ate 59. Marvin Lillie, 56. Roy Knorr Ate 301. Mrs. A. E. Edgerton, 301. Wescotts Ate 355. Mary Alice Ault, 353. Bates Book Store Ate 341. Den nis Hiskett 342. Wurl's Ate 263. Betty Reed, 2C5. The award for the person coming the longest distance was Harry Behrns of Weeping Water, while the one having the largest load of roos ters was awarded to Henry F. Nolt ing. GARDEN CLUB MEETS From Wednesday's Daily The central committee of the Plattsmouth Garden club met last evening to discuss plans that they might have for the next few months and also to arrange for the next meeting to be held on Tuesday, May 22nd at the Central building. The slides for the meeting are now here and ' will be shown at that time. There will also be a report of the caravan to the Sas3 Iris farm at Om aha which will take place on Thursday. VISIT HERE SUNDAY The home of Mrs. Anna Zitka was the scene of a very pleasant family party on Sunday, the occasion being the coining of the members of the family from Omaha as well as this city, to spend the day with Mrs. Zitka and Mrs. James Jelinek, the mother of Mrs. Zitka. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gruindcl and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Jaske and Miss Mary Zitka of Omaha were her to join the mem bers of the family. Mrs. James Sed- lak, another daughter of Mrs. Jelinek was also a visitor with the mother and sister during the afternoon. N. C. Abbott is Speaker at Meet ing of Rotarians Superintendent of the School for the Blind at Nebraska City, Visits Fellow Rotarians. The Plattsmouth Rotary club at their luncheon o:i Tuesday noon at the Stewart cafe, had as the guest of honor, N. C. Abbott, superintendent of the School for the Blind at Ne braska City. "Ned," a former resi dent here, is always a welcome guest of Plattsmouth organizations and his genial presence i: enjoyed by the old friends. Mr. Abbott had as his subject, "In ternational Relations," in which he took up thi3 important phase of the Rotary International in their teach ing of the friendship of nations as well as individual. Mr. Abbott gave a fine resume of the various move that hae been made and are boing planned among the nations for per manent peace. The club also received a new mem ber, Ray Misner, district commercial manager of the Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co., -who takes the classi fication of Mr. C. H. Jensen, removed to York. The . two high school beys. Jack Vallery, senior and William Crouch, Junior were also present and will serve as the last high school mem bers for the present school year. The usual songs featured the meet ing. AUTO ACCIDENT SUNDAY Late Sunday afternoon a serious auto accident occurred on the Louis ville road west of this city when the car of Floyd King of this city struck th-e rear of the car of J. F. Creamer, also of this city, badly damaging the Creamer car and injuring the occu pants of the car. The cars were com ing east and that of Mr. King was coming over a hill and suddenly came on the Creamer car which was in the center of the road and in trying to pass the Creamer car that of Mr. King struck the other car, causing it to swing into a bank along the road and where it was overturned, one wheel and fender being torn off. Mr. Creamer was shaken up and bruised, while Mrs. Creamer suffered a severe injury to her back and Al bert Landgren, a passenger in the car, suffered a broken pelvic bone. A lr.dy riding in the Creamer car had her face cut as the occupants of the car were showered with glass as every glas in the car was shattered in the impact. Mr. King was not injured and those in the car with him suffered only slight bruises and injuries. Deputy Sheriff Thomas Walling was called to the scene and assisted in getting the injured parties into this city where they were given treat ment, Mr. Landgren being later tak en in the Sattler ambulance to Om aha where he will be cared for at an hospital. WINS ESSAY CONTEST Henry R. Marshall, 212 Hill St., Council Bluffs, Saturday was named first place winner In the annual philosophical prize -essay contest sponsored by the Creighton university chapter of Alpha Chi Kappa, nation al Jesuit honorary fraternity. He wrote on "Morality, the New and the True." Mr. Marshall is a former resident of this city, a graduate of the local high school in the class of 1928, a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Marshall and a brother of Mrs. Justus Lillie of this city. 1CI CU1U Daughter Dinner Given by VFMS Delightful Event Enjoyed by Large Group of Mothers and Daugh ters cf Church. Tuesday evening the members of the Women's Foreign Missionary So ciety of the M. E. church gave their annual banquet to ths girls of the Standard Bearer Society. These girls are called their "mystery daughters" and the purpose of the entertainment was to disclose to each girls the Iden tity of her secret "mother." The menu and dining room ar rangements were in charge of Mrs. R. B. Hayes, Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. L. S. Devoe and Mrs. Edgar Glaze. The result of their plans was a very pleasing table arrangement in star form with decorations cf candles and flowers and touches of blue, using the Standard Bearer colors of blue end white. Here was served the delic ious menu o" Fruit Coefctall Lime Salad Buttered Rolls Smothered Steak Dutchess Potatoes Asparagus Tips Coffee - Jelly Sunshine Cake, Berry Tipped During the dinner hour Miss Mil dred Hall played several very tine piano numbers whlcU were given in her usual accomplished way. At the request of the W. F. M. S. officers the program was presided over by Mrs. Frank Barkus, counut 1- lor of the Standard Bearer Society. A short message was given from Miss Emma De-Hart, president of the Auxiliary, she being unable to be present. . The opening group of sing ing consisted of "How Do You Do Mother. "Dear," by the . girls, and "Mothers' Song to the Daughters," after which the following program was given: Greetings Catherine Armstrong Dist. Pres. of S. B. Mystery Mothers 1 Juanita Wel- shimer, local president Mjrstery Daughters Mrs. R. B. Hayes, Mrs. L. S. Devoe Road Signs Mrs. E. 11. Wescott Group Singing Prayer Mrs. C. O. Troy The clever program folders made by Mrs. Zella Traudt and Miss Mar garet Mapes, were a pleasing addi tion to the dinner. Each guest and mystery mother was presented with a small favor in remembrance of the occasion. The address given by Mrs. Wes cott was unusually fine. Her topic, "Read Signs," was introduced by sketches from her many Journeys, in a very interesting manner. Her dis cussion stressed the need of all moth ers and daughters following the easily read signs along our roads of life. The goals to be attained which she rightly assumed all would be desir ous of reaching were good citizenship, well trained minds, healthy beautiful physiques, daintiness in appearance, dependability, trained talents, cour age. Sense of humor was held to b one of the main aids to a strong har acter, as were unselfishness, p i c verance, petience, sympatl y. laitii, love and spirituality. After the address, all pica, t, iu teen daughters with their own .oth ers and their mystery mothers and a few other invited guests arose to sing a short foreign missionary song. Mrs. JTroy then brought the deliftittuJ evening to a fitting close by la r bene diction of prayer. DEATH OF GREENWOOD HAN Oliver E. ' Sayles, CS, one of the prominent residents of Greenwood, died last night at his home northwest of that place, following a heart ut tack. Mr. Saylcs was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sayles, old time residents of the vicinity of Louisville and Cedar Creek and where Mr. Sayles spent hi3 younger years. He is survived by the widow and several children, as well as his moth er. County Clerk George R. Saylcs cf thi3 city, is a cousin of the de ceased. Funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the Christian church at Greenwood and interment made at the cemetery in that place.