KobT. Sar Historical Society ' VOL. NO. L PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 1934. NO. 40 Cass County , Residents Hold Picnic on Coast Large Number Present at City Park at Long Beach, Where Former Residents Hold Gathering. The former residents of Cass county now making their home in Southern California, gathered on Sunday, June 10th at Bixby Park, Long Beach, for the annual picnic and which brought together many of thce who for years resided in this county. The members of the group spent the day in discussing old times in Cass county especially the older members of the group. The struggle over the county seat was recounted by Mrs. Bertha Swearingen, while "VV. W. Perry related a hunting trip near Elmwood in which the crows had the high score. Herman Waintroub, who is in his nineties, a former Plattsrnouth busi ness man, was present and enjoyed meeting the old time friends and as sociates very much. During the year a number of the old time residents of the county in California have passed away includ ing Ruben Hyers, Mark White, Mrs. S. L. Thomas and John Kuhney, all former Plattsrnouth residents. The officers of the Cass county as sociation this year is R. L. Mauzy, president and Mrs. Mae Kuhney Wil son, secretary. The following are those who at tended the event: W. E. Stander, Louisville. Ella Berger Stander, Louisville; Mrs. L. R. O'Neill. Plattsrnouth; Fern (Greenslate) Fletcher, Elmwood; Mrs. Bertha Swearingen, Elmwood; Ray Anderson, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Caperton, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Perry. Weeping-Water; Gua4 Hyerg. Plattsrnouth; 'MrJ 'and Mrs. C. M. Bill. Weeping Water; H. Edd Spencer, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and MrB. 1$. L. Kirkhem, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Newman (nee Susie Kroehler,) Plattsrnouth; A. P. Pies trup, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Thomas, Plattsrnouth; E. R. Havln, Omaha; Oscar Toland, Alvo; Mr. and Mrs. I. Bill, Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Lambert, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. Tfceo Lister, Platts rnouth; J. W. Marvin. Weeping Wa ter; F. C. Marvin, Weeping Water; Mrs. Mae (Kuhney) Wilson, Platts rnouth; Geo. F. Oehberling. Elm wood; J. F. Bermeister, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meisinger, Platts rnouth, Herman Onken, Eagle; Mrs. Katie Walling and Mary Margaret. Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sehulhof, Plattsrnouth; Mrs. C. H. Carruthers. Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bryant, Omaha; Mrs. J. E. Mason. Plattsrnouth; Mrs. Herold, Plattsrnouth; J. B. Kilgore, Platts rnouth; Mis3 Carrie Paine, Weeping Water; Mrs. Harriett Ingersol Purdie, Weeping Water; Miss Florence Mc Elroy. Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hesse, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Egenberger and Helen, Plattsrnouth; Will A. Webster, Weep ing Water; Mrs. Janet Beetison Henshav.-, Ashland; Mrs. Ruth Beeti son Fuller, Ashlanu; Mrs. Alice Bartlett Wilson, Ashland; Mrs. Viva Bill Boyd, Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. James Loughridge, Murray; E. R. Hendricks, Diller; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. . Murphy, Plattsrnouth; Mrs. Helen Sherman Edwards, Platts rnouth; Dora O'Neill, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred D. Hall, Platts rnouth; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Kmos, Murray; Ogaretta Austin, Union; Mr. Herman Wintroub and daughter Henrietta Spurlock, Plattsrnouth; Mrs. Frank McElroy and daughter, Mrs. Herman Deems, Plattsrnouth; Sol Adamson and son, Clyde, Platts rnouth; Harry Rice, Plattsrnouth; J. M.' Cunningham, Plattsrnouth; E. P. Burdick, Elmwood; Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Fight; Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Fitt. Plattsrnouth; Mrs. Her man Herold, Plattsrnouth; Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Mauzy, Plattsrnouth; Anna M. Berger, Louisville; Martha Ann Haddon, Louisville; Martha Mae Keefe. South Bend; Mrs. Mary Helps Curtis and son. Jack, (now of Chi cago) Plattsrnouth; Arthur Helps, Plattsrnouth; Mrs. Edna Marshall Petteys, Plattsrnouth; Mrs. Jean nette Purdie Dion, Weeping Water; Mrs. Bessie Furdie Sharon, Weeping Water. HAPPY CROWD There was a large and very much delighted group at the American Le Igion building on Saturday evening, the occasion being the "Gay Quad rille" dance sponsored by the St. John's church. The music was by the popular Jim Horvorka orchestra of Omaha, playing the modern and old fashioned numbers. Phone the news to No. 6. SEEK THIEVES Sheriff Homer Sylvester and Depu ty Sheriff Tom Walling were out in the vicinity of Murdock Monday afternoon to investigate the steal ing cf a number of parts of farm machinery from the farm of August Wendt. Among ether things taken was the tonsrue from a two-row machine as well as parts of other of the agri cultural machinery. The officers traced the tracks of the car of the party from the Wendt place to some distance away where they were lost in the travel of other cars and trucks. August Bach, Prominent Busi ness Man Dies Passed Away at 9 a. m. Today at Home as Result of Sudden Se vere Heart Attack. From Monday's Dalij- August Bach, 54, one of the long time business men of the city, died this morning at 9 o'clock at the family apartments, as the result of a sudden and severe heart attack. Mr Bach had been sleeping and Mrs. Bach coming to the 'room no ticed his heavy breathing and as he has been a sufferer from heart at tacks for the past several years, she at once called medical aid, but death came before the arrival of aid. The. deceased has been identified with the business life of the com munity for his entire lifetime, his father, August Bach, Sr., having es tablished a retail grocery business here and which he and the son operated for many years, both the Main street store and the branch store i South. Park up to., a short time ago. August Bach was born In West Essen, Germany, September 17, 1879, and when a babe of six weeks of age was brougbt'by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. August Bach, Sr., to the United States and the family locating at Plattsrnouth where they have since made their home. He received his education in the local schools and after his schooling at once entered into the mercantile business. He was married on June 16, 1909, to Miss Agnes Barry, who has been his ten der and helpful mate in the long years and during his illness of the last two years has been caring for him as well as looking after the active operation of the business. There is surviving besides the wi dow, one sister, Mrs. James Donnel ly of Omaha and a cousin, William Bach of Chicago, as well as a num ber of nieces and nephews. Mr. Bach was a member of the St. John's Catholic church in which he has been very active and was also a member of Monsignor M. A. Shine council of the Knights of Columbus. This is the second time within a week that leaders in the business life of the community have been stricken down and has come as a great shock to the community. In the passing of Mr. Bach the family will have the deepest sym pathy of the host of friends in this section of the county. MANY ATTEND AK-SAR-BEN Southeastern Nebraska bight at the Ak-Sar-Ben at Omaha drew one of the largest crowds of the season last night for the den show and en tertainment which had been prepar ed for the visitors. There were a very large number from Plattsrnouth, Murray, Weeping Water and other towns of Cass coun ty present at the show and to wit ness the initation and show. For the Plattsrnouth delegation Rev. G. A. Pahl of the St. Paul's church was called upon and gave the response for the local people on the fine time that had been afforded them. The usual lunch was served at the close of the show to the visitors this being provided by various Om aha establishments and this year was featured by the products of the Omaha breweries a feature that had not been had for a great many years. County Attorney W. G. Kieck is spending a few days in the west part of the state where he i3 looking after some business. Heafey-Egen-berger Wedding at Neb, City j Marriage Held at St. Slarv's Catholic. Church Groom Son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger. At a solemn high mass at St. Mary's Catholic church, Sixth street and First avenue, Nebraska City, Miss Kathryn Finefride Heafey, daughter of Mrs. Anna R. Heafey, became the brido cf Dr. John Stuart Egenberger of Omaha, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Egenbergcr of Platts rnouth, Saturday morning t 10 o'clock. The church was filled with the imme diate friends and relatives of the bridal couple for the ceremony. The wedding was one of the most beau tiful of the early summer season. Rev. Rudolph Stoltz, the parish priest, performed the nuptial mass. The senior choir of St. Mary's; church, of which Miss Heafey has been contralto soloist, honored her by singing the Victor Hammerel mass under the direction of Otto J. Schneider. The soloists were Mrs. Howard Ralya, MissiRegina Frank lin of Omaha, Otto J. Schneider and Dr. F. J. Boyle. Special musical numbers were Lohengrin's wedding march, and the recessional, Mendel ssohn's wedding march, played by Mr. Thomas Dunbar, organist of the senior choir. The bride's dress was a Schiapar elli model made of white silk mar quisette with a modified train and a hip-length jacket. She wore a hat of the same material with a shoulder-length veil. With this she wore an orchid shoulder corsage. She carried a white prayer book. Attending her was her cousin. Miss Frances Shanahan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs." William J." Shanahan. Miss Shanahan wore a Panquin model of flesh colored organza with a cowl neckline. A style feature of the gown was the ruffles that form ed a cascade down the back, with a loose ruffled train extending from the low cut waistline. A detachable capelet of the same material cov ered the back of the gown. Her hat was of the same material as her gown. With this she wore match ing accessories. Ker shoulder cor sage was of gardenias. Dr. Egenberger had as his best man Raymond Rodigues of Hono lulu. Mr. Rodigues is a senior in the College of Dentistry at Creigh ton University. John C. Roddy and Ernest Knoll of Nebraska City were ushers. Immediately following the cere mony a reception and a wedding breakfast, given by the bride's moth er, took place in the private dining room of the Grand Hotel. Bride's roses and a large white wedding cake which centered the table were decorative features. Due to Dr. Egenberger's limited time from his duties at St. Joseph's Memorial hospital the couple will spend only a brief honeymoon at Excelsior Springs. The bride's going away ensemble was a model by Lanvin. The tailor- i ed dress was of brown and white striped triple sheer crepe worn un der a corn colored capelet woolen coat. With this ensemble she wore brown accessories. After July 1 they will be at home in Omaha. Out-of-town guests who attended the wedding were: Mrs. Glenn M.! McKee, Kansas City; Mrs. Morgan Heafey, Miss Mary Heafey, Dr. and Mrs. E. E. McMahon, Mrs. James I McLoed, John McLoed, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Egenberger, Mr. and Mrs. James Carter, Dr. Harley Holtz, Mrs. William Holtz. Mrs. C. W. Conklin, Dr. William Denlinger, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Mullis, Mrs. Ida Roddy and Mary Roddy, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Roddy, Mrs. Armand Naviaux, Union; Mrs. Davis Crim-! mons, St. Paul, Minn.; Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger, Mrs. L. W. Egen berger, Plattsrnouth; Mrs. C. E. Witherow, Palmyra. GOES TO NEW YORK Dorothy Speck Simon ick departed Sunday for New York City where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Sim onick will be engaged in hre profes sion as nurse at one of the large sani tariums in that city. RETURNS TO HOME Mr. and Mrs. Mason E. Wescott, of Chicago, who have been here for the past two. weeks enjoying a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Wescott and the ether relatives and eld friends, departed tms morning for the5r home- n school at the University cf Michigan at Ann Arbor at once and prepare to complete his work lor his degree of doctor of philcsphy. Mr. Wescott completed his ether degrees at North western university at Evar.s-.tcn. Wolff Family Holds Reunion at Cedar Creek ' I j Honor the Seventy-eighth Birthday' Arira r-f Mrs TTo--ir Wolff on Sunday. On Sunday at the attractive Schneider park at Cedar Creek, the members of the family of Mrs. Maryjfor repeal and how Wolff gathered to assist in the ob servance cf her seventy-eighth birth day anniversary and to participate in a family reunion. Mrs. Wolff has been a resident of this community for many years and is one of the best known and well beloved pioneers in this section and t was a most happy occasion when hf hnrirpn jrranrtrhilrlrpn and 1 the children, grandchildren andj great grandchildren were able to gather there and assist in honoring her. Mrs. Wolff was the oldest of the party and the youngest the one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Stivers of Glenwood. The day was spent in visiting and at the noon hour the fine picnic din ner was served, one su;Ii as can only be found in the Ca.'?r d-.jny, bamea. The cnildren of Mrs. T olff are Mrs. Simon Clark," John F. Wolff, Mrs. George R. Sayles, of Platts rnouth, Mrs. William Schneider, Mrs. A. O. Ault, Cedar Creek and Mrs. J. S. Hopple of Bayard, Nebraska. FUNERAL OF CHILD Monday afternoon at the First Christian church was held the funeral services of Ella Menerva Stull, six-year-old daughter of Mrj and Mrs. John Stull of Sioux City.- The little one passed away Sunday at the family home in Iowa and was brought here by the Horton funeral home for the interment in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. Dr. H. G. McClusky. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducted the funeral service at the First Christian church at Eighth and Lo cust street, there being a number of. the old friends and neighbors of the family present for the services. The pastor brought words of comfort to the members of the bereaved family circle in the promise of their being again united in the belter world. During the services Frank A. Cloidt gave two of the old and loved hymns, Mrs. O. C. Hudson serving as the accompanist. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery. Ella Menerva Stull was born Aug. 11, 192S, at Sioux City, Iowa, and passed away June 17, 1934 at a ten der age of 5 -years, 10 months and 6 days at her home 1615 Dace street, Sioux City, Iowa. She leaves to mourn her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Stull, five brothers, Raymond, Leonard, Milford, Malvern and Rob ert and three sisters. Mertle, Ruth and Ellouise, all of Sioux City. One sister preceded her in death, dying in infancy. She also 1 eaves her grandmother, Mrs. J. J. Stull ot Sioux City. John Stull is a bother of Mrs. W. H. Dasher and Mrs. Frank Sweem. TAKEN TO HOSPITAL From Tuesday's Daily Dangard Reichstadt, North Sixth street shoe rebuilder, was taken to Omaha this morning to be placed in a hospital there. Mr. Reichstadt had not been feeling the best and Mon day was taken ill at the shop and compelled to go to his home. Last night his condition grew much worse and developed an acute case of appendicitis which caused him to be huried to the hospital this morning. WCTU Holds a Fine Meeting at Hudson Home Discussion of Temperance Education Is the Program of the Day at the Meeting. The members of the W. C. T. U. enjoyed a very profitable- meeting on Monday afternoon at the heme of Mrs. O. C. Hudson, r.3 a large number cf the members being present to take up the mat tor of "Temperance Edu cation." The meeting was under the leader ship of Mrs. Etta Gorder and follow ing the devotional period by Mrs. ! George L. Farley, the members en- oyed a fine program during the af- tcrnccn. Dr- IL G-. McClusfcy was presented i 101 a v"r interesting review 01 me arguments and propaganda that had been used in the nation to secure the repeal of theEighteenth amendment. The speaker told of the arguments they bad applied after the repeal cf the amendment. Ke also touched on the necessity for temperance education in the schcol and the church and in the home where it must be impressed on the young people if the success of true temperance is to be attained. The ladies also had the reports j from the leaders of temperance woik in the Sunday school. Mrs. George L. Farley and Mrs. E. H. Wescott being the speakers and bringing many points in the teaching where they can be made more effective in reaching the younger people. At the close of the afternoon dainty and delicious refreshments were served. YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED Saturday evening at the home of Rev. and Mr3. C. O. Troy occurred the marriage of Miss Shelia Covert and Mr. Fred X. Todd, both well known young people of this commun ity and where they have grown to manhood and womanhood. The wedding was very quiet and the bridal couple were attended by Miss Kathryn Armstrong and Mr. John Wi!son of Fort Crock. The young people are expecting to make their home in this city for the present at least and in their new happiness will have the best wishes of a best of warm friends. The brido is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Covert and has been at tending the Plattsrnouth high school up to the time of her marriage. She has been engaged in many of the actvities and societies of the Meth odist church. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Todd and has largely been engaged in farming with his father and at the present time is en gaged in road construction work near Elmwood. PURCHASES BARBER SHOP Tuesday afternoon the deal was consumated by which E. G. Shellen barger became the owner of the bar ber shop that he has in the past sev eral months been operating for the W. D. McCrary estate. Mr. Shellen barger has been engaged in barter ing here for a long period of years and has been employed at this shop for the greater part of the time, be ing associated with Mr. McCrary since he established the business. Since the death of Mr. McCrary he has had charge of the operation of ithe shop for the estate and now be comes the sole owner of the busi ness. The patrons will continue to receive the same excellent service and treatment as in the past from the new owner. ENJOY FISHING TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wohlfarth and family were visitors on Sunday at one of the attractive lakes on the Iowa side of the Missouri river north and cast of Nebraska City. They were joined there by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones and family of Shenan doah, Iowa, the two families spend ing the time in the delights cf the open air and in fishing. Paul made the catch of a number of excellent bass and crappies and which was the culmination of a perfect day for this veteran sportsman. FARMERS HAVE ALARM! From Wednesday's Daily She-riff Homer Sylvester was called last evening to the farm of Robert Patterson, south of this city, where it was thought that some one was attempting to tteal corn from one of the cribs on the farm. A search of the vicinity failed to reveal any trace of the thief and a check up failed to disclose any torn taken. The slieriff, however, made a thorough investigation as to the possibilities of anyone having been around the farm but without success. Plattsrnouth to Be Host State Aerie F. 0. E. Arthur Keif of This City Is Named as Vice-President of the State Grand Aerie. The sessions of the state aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles closed Tuesday afternoon at Fremont after one of the most interesting sessions of the past few years. The convention felt doubly pleased over the fact that the long battle of the Eagles for the old age pension had been adopted by the last legisla ture and will soon be placed in ef- j feet. The closing session was devoted to the election of officers and in which the Plattsrnouth aerie was highly honored when Arthur Keif, past worthy president of the local aerie, was named its the state vice president. This is a fine tribute to the excellent work of Mr. Keif, who has been untiring in his work in the order. The officers named were lows: . President Claude C. Crithd Tsrahd. Vice-President' Arthur a3 fol- Powell Keif, Plattsrnouth. Chaplain S. A. Mohrig, York. Secretary Frank A. Matthews, Omaha. Treasurer John C. ka City. Conductor W. R. mont. Trustees John S. Miller, Nebras Bauman, Fre Brumeyer, Co- lumbus; X. S. Peterson, Alliance; ! George Lawson, Fullei ton. The convention again recognized the work of the Plattsrnouth Eagles by voting to have the next state aerie held in this city in 1935 and which will mean the presence here of sev eral hundred of the representatives of the order for the several days cf the meeting. Past State Worthy President W. M. Barclay was among the Plattsrnouth representatives and assisting in the convention. DIES AT MASONIC HOME From Wednesday's Dally Tim morning . at the Nebraska Masonic Home occurred the- death of Charles J. Ncrdenson, 74, the oldest person in point of residence at the Home. Mr. Ncrdenaon has been a resident here sir.ee September 18, 1908 and has witnessed the passing of several hundred residents of the Home. The deceased was born at Garten bry, Sweden, on June 5, IS CO and has made his residence in the United ! States for the greater part cf his lifetime. Ke is survived by one brother, Andrew Dalborg, who resides in Sweden. The funeral will be held here and conducted by Plattsrnouth lodge No. C A. F. & A. M. with interment at the local cemetery. MARRIED AT GLENWOOD The marriage of Miss Alice Speck of Omaha and Mr. Jesse Boetel of this city occurred at Glenwood, Iowa, several days ago, reports received here state. Mr. and Mrs. Boetel are making their home at Pacific Junc- tion for the present at least, Mr. Eoe- tel being engaged in work for the! Farney company on the river lm- provement work. The groom is a. son of Mr. and Mrs. Claus Boetel, Jr., of this city and where he was born and reared to manhood. The many friends will join in their well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Boetel for many years of tsucccss and happiness. Rotarians in Honor to De parted Member Judge A. H. Doxbury Pays Tribute to R. A. Bates L. 0. Minor In stalled as President. The members of the r;attsmoutli Rotary club at their meeting on Tuesday paid tribute to one of their departed members and associates', Robert Allen Bates, a charter mem ber of the club and while his health permitted a faithful attendant at the club gatherings. The tribute to Mr. Bates was given by Judge A. II. Duxbury, retiring president of the club in the- follow ing beautiful memorial: "In the passing of our intimate friend and loyal Rotarian, Kobtrt Allen Bates, the ties of fellowship of Plattsrnouth Rotary have again been severed. "In the infalible wisdom cf Al mighty God, 'Bob' as he was always known to us, was called from the ac tivities of this life. It was inevitable. All that medical science and loving care could do was done. His work was ended. "We have anxiously watched for a turn in his case toward recovery and our table has felt keenly his absence from us. "In life he was dear to us, his memory is dearer still, nay tl3 sacred. "We, as Rotarians, have lost a devoted friend our city has lost one of its most useful citizens, who has given his life to the welfare and happiness of our people the cause of good citizenship ha3 lost a most consecrated disciple, and the princi ples of Rotary, which he exemplified in his daily life have lost a most ardent and perserving champion. "We do not bid him farewell his spirit will ever remain among us as he steps on in advance to achieve more and more of the virtues he loved until we shall meet again. "To Mrs. Bates and the other members of his immediate family, the most sincere and tender regards are extended at thi3 time." The change In the officers of the Rotary was made at the session. Judge Duxbury handing the gavel cf authority to L. O. Minor, new presi dent and who took up the business of the session. President Minor made the announcement of the committees of the club for the year, the follow ing being named: Board of Directors Minor, Mc Clusky, Cloidt, Eestor, Duxbury, Baird. Aims and Objects Committee Minor, Cloidt, DeVoe, Knorr, Davis, Rea. Club Service DeVoe, chairman. Vocationel Service Knorr. chair man. Community Service Davis, chair man. Fellowship Jaeger, Walling. Competitor Relations Wurl, Mauzy. Rural-Urban Relations Spanler, Troop. Program and Publication Mc Clusky, Schulhof-Editor. Employment Relations Stewart, Sattler. Publicity Bates. He:..eman. Glass and (Membership Baird, Ofe. Eujing and Selling Faile.. Lugsch. Civic Improvement Frady, Tid ball. Attendance Wc-stovcr, BcFtor. Boys Work Wescott, Mistier. Song Leaders Jaeger, Walling. Rotary Education I'.osencrans, Cloidt. International Service Rea, Dux bury. ENTERTAINS RELATIVES Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Terry enter tained most pleasantly Sunday at their home in the country, the oc casion being a fine family dinner that was enjoyed to the utmost. The event was in honor of Mrs. Edith P. King and daughter, Marion, of Los Angeles, who are here to visit, Mrs. King being an aunt of Mrs. Frry. Those to enjoy the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Pollock, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Minor and Carter and Miu3 Eleanor, and James K. Pollock. Phone the news to No. 6.