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Nefcr. State Historical Society Y7 VOL. NO. L PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1934. NO. GS Death of Mrs. George Hanson of Near Nehawka One of the Membrs of the Bock Family Prominent in History of Cass County. From Monday's Dally Mrs. George Hanson, 60, well known resident of near Nehawka died this morning at 12:30 at the Clarkson hospital at Omaha where she had been for some time under treatment. The decer.sed lady was a member of the Bock family, well known in Cass county and where she made her home for her lifetime. She had been in failing health for the last few years and in the pp.st several months her condition was such as to give but little hope of her recovery. Mrs. Hanson is survived by th husband and two children, John Han son of Nehawka and Mrs. Edith Un- win of Hollywood, California, as well a3 several grandchildren. There are also surviving five sisters and one brother, Mrs. Edward Gansemer, Ne hawka; Mrs. Jake Hild, Mynard; Mrs. Henry Wulf, Avoca; Mrs. Wil liam Peters, Weeping Water; Mrs., W. M. Philpot, Weeping Water and Julius Bock of Newcastle, Wyoming. Mrs. Hanson was a sister of the late Mrs. William Hunter of thu city and is known by a large num ber of the residents here who will learn with much regret of her pass ing. The funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the late home near Nehawka. RECOVER OVERCOAT The night police force Saturday recovered an overcoat belonging to one or the local business men ana which had been taken at the dance on last Wednesday at the Elks build ing. The coat was found on the per son of a young man from Omaha and who was first noticed standing at the corner of Sixth and Main Btreets by the officers and was later taken into custody. The young man when questioned as to his possession of the overcoat stated that he had purchased it at a pawnshop in Omaha on Thursday, but was unable to recall the name of the shop or its location. - The owner of the coat, however, refused to prosecute the case and was satisfud with the return of the coat. The officers in view of the fact that the owner did not care to press the case, released the young man and who went, on his way rejoicing. REVEALS MARRIAGE From Monday's Dally Announcement was made today by the young people of the marriage of Miss Rose Kalasek of this city and Mr. Ira Inman, of Louisville. The wedding occurred on June 2Sth at Ashland, where they had motored In company with Miss Christina Molzer, cf Hallam, Nebraska, and Mr. Mil ton Hoover, of Louisville. The young people had kept the wedding a secret and it was not un til today that the announcement was made upon the eve of the departure of Mr. and Mrs. Inman for Chicago, where they will honeymoon at the Century of Progress. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kalasek of this city and was born and reared here In Platts mouth, where she has a large circle of friends whom she has made by her pleasant personality. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Inman, of Louisville, and a young man held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends and ac quaintances in his home community. The young people are expecting to make their future home at Louis ville, where they are to be at home to their friends. WITHDRAWS FROM RACE Two resignations from the city tickets for the fall election have been made, former mayor John P. Sattler declining to be the candidate on the democratic ticket for Justice of the peace and Val Burkle as republican candidate for assessor in the first ward. GO TO NORTH DAKOTA From Monday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. Fred Beverage of Murray, with William F. Nolte, of near Mynard, departed this morning for a trip to the north portion of the country. Mr. Beverage will secure a carload of potatoes while In North Dakota for sale to the residents of this section. Mrs. Beverage will stop at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, for a visit with relatives for a short time while her husband is engaged in looking after his business affaire. Mr. Nolte is stopping at Bristol, South Dakota, where his father, Au gust Nolte is quite gravely ill, hav ing been gradually failing for the past two months. Golfers Hold an Invitation Tournament Several Visitors Here From Heigh boring Towns to Enjoy a Day of Sport. The Plattsmouth golfers had a very interesting invitation tournament Sunday when a number of the friends from the neighboring towns were here to contest with the local sharks. The event was opened In the aft ernoon and covered the eighteen holes, the visiting golfers having a slight edge on the locals, the low est scores being that of Mr. Carper of Murray and Milton of Ashland. The scores of the various players were as follows: Mr. Carper, Murray 81 Melton, Ashland 81 Panzer, Ashland 82 Barger, Ashland - 85 J. W. Holmes. Plattsmouth 8C Greensly. Ashland 90 It. W. Knorr. Plattsmouth 91 Marcy, Ashland 91 F. A. Frlcke, Plattsmouth 92 Ray Misner. Plattsmouth 92 Clyde Helm, Plattsmouth 13 L. L. McCarty. Plattsmouth 93 Robert Wurl. Plattsmouth 95 E. P. Stewart. Plattsmouth 95 Kuhl. Ashland 96 Churhill, Ashland 99 ATTEND DELPHIAN MEETING Several of the members of the Lewis and Cass chapter of the Del phians enjoyed a very pleasant meet ing of the Eastern Nebraska Feder ation at Lincoln on Saturday. The meeting was held at the Hotel Cornhusker and brought many of the members of the Delphian to the city for the meeting. The Plattsmouth delegation at tended the sessions of the meeting and also had the opportunity of a tour of the Nebraska state capltoll building which was enjoyed to the utmost. The federation at their election of officers named Mrs. W. N. Maloney, of Columbus as the president and Miss Violet Dodge of Omaha, former Plattsmouth residents as the vice president. Those attending from this city were Mrs. L. W. Egenberger, Mrs. Olga Martin McFarland, Lexington, Nebraska, and Christine Soennich sen. SURPRISE FRIENDS From Tuesday's IIly Last evening the members of the Chevrolet kittenball team gave a sur prise on Mr. and Mrs. Fred Burke, the former the backer of the team in the league season. The team members had a fine ar ray of fried chicken and other neces sities to a real feast prepared and which they took on their "invasion" of the Burke home. The event was a real surprise in every way and it was some time before the honor guests were fully aware of the in tent of the ball players. The evening was spent in cards and a general good time until late in the evening when the luncheon was Berved. Mr. and Mrs. Burke were each pre sented with a remembrance from the members of the team. RETURNS FROM VISIT Residents of the Masonic Home are rejoicing over the return of Miss Minnie Nickum who spent the sum mer with relatives in Stoneboro, Penn., and Whiting, Ind. Sunday School Meeting Held at Elmwood Over 400 Are Registered at Meeting Mrs. Howard Capwell Re elected President. The eleventh annual convention the Cass County Association of the Nebraska Council of Christian Kdu - cation met on Monday at Elmwood' where a registration of over 400 was reported. I The beautiful church structure was filled with the representatives' from all sections of the county of the j various denominations affiliated with) the organization and a fine program J had been arranged for the event. In the election of officers the as sociation re-elected Mrs. Howard Capwell. of Elmwood, as president; Martin Bornemeier, of Murdock, asj the vice-president and Mrs. Fred Marquardt of Avoca as the secretary treasurer. The theme of the convention was "A Certain Religion for an Uncer tain Age." The program was filled with many very able addresses on the work of the Christian education in the Sun day schools and churches, of today, Rev. John C. White, state president, being a leader in the speaking fea tures of the program. Rev. Frank 1. Finch was also heard in the after noon. A very fine address by Louis Wilson of Weeping Water on "Teach Ing Through Drama" was also one of the highlights of the convention The convention was opened with the conference and services by the ministers and superintendents of Cass county, led by C. A. Rawls of this city. The convention song was led by Mrs. E. H. Wescott. The Weeping Water Congregation al church presented a playlet at the evening session that had been pre pared under the direction of Mr. Wil son and was a most inspirational fea ture of the gathering. It is expected in the near future to hold a conference at Weeping Wa ter which will be under the direc tion of Rev. John C. White and Rev. Frank I. Finch, the active teachers being Miss Ellen Rose of Nehawka a recent graduate of the deaconess training school at Kansas City; Rev. F. O. Weber of Murdock and Louis Wilson of Weeping Water. The 1035 convention will be held at Plattsmouth at the M. E. church. C. E. HOLDS BALLY From Monday' Dally The annual rally banquet and pro gram of the Christian Endeavor so- L'lety of the Presbyterian church was held last night with fifty present to partake of the fine dinner prepared by the ladies of Circle No. 4 and to hear the splendid program which had been arranged by the committee. This is an event which is looked forward to each year by the young people of the church and the meeting last night wa3 in keeping with the excel lent record of the past. The musical service was in charge of Mr. Frank Cloidt and Mr. C. A. Rawls gave the Invocation. The speak ers were introduced by the toastmas ter, James Comstock, and the theme of each talk centered around the topic, "The Four-Square Personal Develop ment." The individual speakers and topics were as follows: "The Physi cal," Stephen Davis; "The Intellec tual," Rachel Robertson; "The So cial," Floyd Shanholz; "The Spirit ual," Helen Warga; "Resume," Dr. McClusky. Jean Knorr was heard in a piano solo and readings were given by Lois Giles and Jacquelyn Grass man. Harriett Goos sang a vocal solo, "My Task," and Grace Wiles present ed a saxophone number. A clever program arrangement ad ded to the spirit of the occasion and all present felt that it had been a most successful affair. VISITS IN THE CITY Attorney S. Arion Lewis and wife and Donald Stewart, of Omaha, were here Sunday for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Stewart, mo- toring down for the day. Donald Stewart is now attending Creighton i university school of law at Omaha and makes his home with his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrg. Lewis. HERE FROM FORT CROOK Sunday afternoon Mrs. Anna Mill er, one of the long time residents cf Sarpy county, was here to spend a lew hours visiting with her niece. Mrs. D. C. Morgan. Mrs. Miller was accompanied by her son, Harry Mill- er, Irs. John Miller, Miss Katherine MilKr and Kenneth Quirk Miller. Mrs. Miller has made her home in Nebraska and Sarpy county for the) of.Pt seventy-five years and has re- ded on the same farm near Fort j Crock for the last sixty years, going to the farm r.s a bride and has since , made her home there. The farm now operated by the family of Mrs. Miller, Organize Men's Chorus for the Winter Season Attendance of Twenty-five at Meet ing and Prospects fcr Many Additional Members. From Wednesday's Daily The first steps in the organization of a men's chorus for this city was taken up last evening :u the hi?h school building when scnu- twtuy five of the musically inclined i.um of the community gathered. The organization was mp'o with the election of officers, the fellow ing being selected: President Rev. G. A. Pahl. Vice-President Frank A. Cloidt. Sec.-Treas. Claude Helms. Librarian George E. Sayles. The officers were empowered to se lect the director of the chorus work as soon as possible. Hoyt Griffin musical instructor of the city schools, has decided to accept this position and lead the men in the chorus work. Rev. G. A. Pahl will pethc pianist for the group. There is a prospective list of some forty to fifty men in the community who will be asked to Join in this fine organization that it is expected will do much for Plattsmouth in a musical way. With the fine talent in the city there is no doubt that this can be made one of the most successful or ganizations in this section of Ne braska and a distinct credit to this city and its reputation as a musical center. The chorus have secured the rental of the music room of the high school each Tuesday evening from 7:15 to S:15 for their meetings. LEARNS OF TRAGIC DEATH The relatives here have received, the announcement of the tragic death of William Richard Dulaney, 13, at Montgomery, Virginia, on September 12th. The young man had made his home with his grandmother, Mrs. R. A. Fudge, Sr., former resident of Ce dar Creek. At the time of the tragic accident, "Billy Dick" as he was familiarly known, was with a com panion, Marshall Ferrell, a school mate, who had called at the Fudge home to accompany "Billy Dick" to a party. The two boys were exam ining a .22 caliber revolver in the room of Dulaney and as Ferrell was handling the gun it was accidently discharged and the bullet entered the breast of Dulaney, he sinking to the floor in a dying condition. The funeral was at Covington, Vir ginia, on Friday, September 14th. The young lad was a grandnephew of County Clerk George R. Sayles and Mrs. W. H. Seybert of this city. SCHOOL HOUSE ROBBED From Tuesday's Dally Sheriff Homer Sylvester was noti fied this morning that the Central Valley school house east cf Weeping Water had been robbed. Some per son or persons had visited the school and proceeded to take away the sup ply of wood that had been stored for the winter's use. The sheriff mo- tore out to the scene of the theft to check up for possible clues as to the parties that had taken the wood. Miss Alice Eaton, of Omaha, who has been spending the past two days here with her nieces and their fani- njes, returned today to Omaha. Miss Eaton has Just returned from Chicago where she was in attendance at the! to spend the winter in southern Cali Century of Progress exposition. jfornla. Rotarians Have Address on Our National Policy Pi-of . E. A. Hoke of Omaha University Is Guest Speaker Hoyt Griffin Heard in Musical Number The Rotarians at their luncheon on Tuesday had the pleasure of hear ing a very able address on "Ameri can Foreign Policies" and general ls'World conditions which was present- ed by Prof. E. A. Hoke of the Om aha University, head of the depart ment of American History and Social Sek nee. Mr. Hoke took up the general at titude g the Roosevelt administra tion which had differed radically from those of the past ten years commencing with the recognition of the Russian government and the re sumption of diplomatic relations that had been suspended since 1917. He also touched on the situation in the orient, the recognition of Philippine independence and the phases of the nations.! policy tnat would De ae- j vcloped when that country was made ' an independent nation, as well as the ser.eral attitude of the nations sign- iP-j the international naval pact which will expire in 1933 and will th-?n lay open the rights of the na tions to build their vessels of war regardless of the restrictions now imposed on them by the treaty. The address was one of the great est interest and showed many inter esting phases "of the present world's history making. Mj. Hoyt Griffin,, supervisor of music in the city schools, was pre sented in two very fine conet solos, the accompaniment being played by Miss Lillian Garrett. Mr. Griffin makes a fine addition to the musical talent of the city and the Rotarians were delighted-- to. have - him .with them. TEACHERS ENTERTAINED A number of the Plattsmouth city school teachers were entertained very pleasantly on Saturday evening at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Frank L. Cummins, the hostesses cf the even ing being Misses Helen Quimby, Agnes Muenster and Evelyn May. The evening was spent in games and at which a great deal of pleas ure was derived by the members of the group. Prizes were awarded to Miss Marie Nolting for the ladies honors and J. RJ Reeder for the men's while the traveling prize was won by Miss Marie Hornung. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Devoe, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reeder, Misses Estelle Baird, Lillian Garrett, Helene Perry, Clara Wey - rich, Jessie Whelan, Marie Kornung, Alice James, Margaret Iverson, Ber nice Wieland, Yvonne King, Marie Nolting, Ruth Tidball, Amelia Mar tens. Helen Farley, Rose Prohaska, Evelyn Lee, Bern'ce Ault, Selma Liehm, L. L. Starrett and Mr. Grif fin. DIES IN KANSAS From Tuesday's Dally Con Lynch of this city received the sad news today of the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Lynch, 74. which occurred last evening at Pleasanton, Kansas, where the aged lady had been visiting for the past several weeks. Mrs. Lynch was a guest here at the home of her son during the summer and had been in her usual good health but gradually succumbed to the afflictions of old age. The body will be taken to West Plains, Missouri, and laid to rest in the Peace Valley cemetery, near the old home of the deceased lady. Mr. Lynch departs this evening for Pleasanton to Join the funeral party on its Journey back to the old home. WILL WINTER IN WEST Mr. and Mrs. Ed J. Reynolds, of Palson, Montana, who have been here visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Hudson, the latter a sis ter of Mr. Reynolds, departed Sat urday for the west. They are driv ing through and will visit in the south for a short time and then go to the west coast where they expect MANY ENJOY RECEPTION "Sunnyside." the E. H. Wescott home on high school hill, was the scene of a very charming reception and tea Saturday afternoon, honor ing Mrs. P. H. Murdick, Jr., of Fan wood, New Jersey, formerly Miss Helen Wescott. The rooms were decorated with roses and the brilliant hued fall flow ers while over the scene the glow of candles added to the charm of the rooms. A large number were in attend ance during the afternoon to enjoy the opportunity of meeting Mrs. Mur dick who is here for a short visit at the parental home and to meet the old time friends. Mynard Club Resumes Their Regular Meeting Very Fine Program Is Presented by the Talented Members of the Club Friday. The Mynard Community dub have resumed their monthly meetings, af ter the summer vacation, and on Fri day evening, at their community club room, was held the first of the fall meetings. A good sized audience was present to enjoy the program spon sored by the east side entertainment committee, and after the current business matters were taken care of the meeting was turned over to giv ing the program of the evening which numbers were announced by Mrs. Sherman Cole in the absence of the members of the program commit tee. The program opened with two piano duets by Mrs. Elbert Wiles and Mrs. Roy Cole. This was followed by two trumpet solos, "Out of the Dusk to You," and "Only a Year Ago." played by Richard Cole. The next number was two piano solos by little Eloise Cole who played "Fanfare," from William Tell and "In the Swing." One of the highlights of the even ing's entertainment was the vocal solo by Mrs. Chester Wiles who sang "My Alice Blue Gown" and Mrs. Wiles was very charmingly gowned in blue. It made a beautiful setting for the song which drew the applause of the adience. For encore she sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told." Robert Cole played two piano soloe, "March Militaire," by Schu bert, and "Minuet," by Mozart. This was followed by two readings by Helene Perry, who, in her charming way, read "Out to Old Aunt Marys" and "Our Hired Girl." The audience always appreciates Miss Perry's read- JlnSS The main feature of the evening's entertainment was the musical num bers rendered by Olin and Bernard Morris, of Union, on their Hawaiian guitars. These talented young men have appeared on several programs recently over the county and their renditions are always highly pleas ing to their audience, and if applause is a criterion of appreciation their numbers were certainly appreciated on the Mynard Community club pro gram. The next meeting will be held the last Friday in October and the en tertainment will be in charge of the west side committee, of which Rich ard Livingston Is chairman. The Mynard Community club has a standing invitation to all who be lieve in clean entertainment and in the upbuilding of the community, to attend their meetings. HANDLE MUCH BUSINESS The local office of the Burlington railroad has been kept very busy in the past two weeks with the hand ling of the supplies for the river work that comes through their rail road. The material yards of the George Co., and the A. W. Farney Co., Inc., are located on the Iowa side of the river but the handling of the shipping and delivery is taken care of by R. W. Clement, local agent. This has served to keep the clerical force extremely busy in the past weeks. John and Claus Jess of Omaha were in the city for a short time Sunday to visit with the old time friends. Death of Well Known Resident of Elmwood Mrs. Louise Pieper Called to Last Reward Active Figure in Church Work. Louise Pieper nee Bcrnuier, was born July 20, 18C3 at Schw el Hi up Lippe, Germany. She was educated in the German public schools i.v.ti was baptised, instructed and con firmed in religion in the Refo:mei Church. Her parental home was a real Christian home. Her parents were converted folks. They had family worship in the morning and in the evening also father would withdraw for secret prayer. 'I'he preachers of the Evangelical church were welcomed into this home tc stay over night, to pray and to pn :'c h all of which had a blessed influence in the lives of the children. Some of the children had migrated to the United States of America in the spring of 1883. The two young est daughters, Minnie and Louise alo came to their sister in Hubbard, Iowa. Having a brother in North Dakota, they left in 1884 for that state. Here they attended the serv ices of the Evangelical church. They became converted. Joined the church, were .rreatly interested in all of its activities and supported liberally. In April, 1889, Louise was Joined in marriage to Rev. H. Pieper of the Nebraska Conference of the Evangel ical church. To this union were born twelve children, six sons and six daughters. One son and one daugh ter preceded them into eternity. Htr home life was a busy one, but the loved the children and to care for them was to her a service of love. She was greatly interested in their earthly and heavenly welfare, that they should receive their education In the public school, attend all church opportunities, such as Sun day school, programs, catechetical instruction, revival meetings, in short all church meetings. In this home always the greatest care had to be taken in making all ends meet financially and saving for a "rainy day." Then most of the parsonages were small and primitive in style, which made it often very embarrassing, especially if extra preachers had to be housed which of ten occurred. But she met it all with Christian fortitude. She was healthy and of a practical turn of mind. She enjoyed reading stories in the Ger man and English language. She also loved flowers greatly and all of na ture's scenery, God's great creation. Sister Pieper was also greatly in terested in all church work and gave as much of her time as family duties would permit. She was for some years teacher in the Sunday school and president of the W. M. S. Al though always busy she also knew when to rest, which greatly pre served her strength. After ehe had moved her family twelve times in thirty-eight years she was glad tc move to Elmwood into her own mod est home, her husband's health hav ing failed and was compelled to re tire from the active ministry in the spring of 1925. For some years Sister Piepir v. r.s ailing from heart trouble and i.i con nection with this came an ap:;c-:idix attack in May of this year. This con dition formed a physical crisis in September of which she passed out of this life Sept. 2C, 1934 in the Bryan Memorial hospital, Lincoln, Neiraa ka, age 71 years, 2 months and 0 days. Funeral services were conducted from the Evangelical church in Elm wood and then laid to r-.st in tlie Elmwood cemetery awaiting the resurrection of the redeemed. Sl:e leaves to mourn, her husband, four sons, five daughters and ten grand children. RETURN TO THE WEST Mrs. J. J. Adams and mother, Mrs. Edward Martin, of Sheridan, Wyo ming, who have been visiting here for Bome time, departed Tuesday for Lincoln where they spent the day and then continued on to their home In the west. Mrs. Martin has tpent a number of weeks here with htr granddaughter, Mrs. Robert M. Wall ing and wts Joined here by Mrs Adams, mother of Mrs. Wallir.g. for a short time.