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VOL. NO. L
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1934.
NO. 63
Cass County t i
W.C.T.U. Holds
Annual Meeting
Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom of Louisville
Is Named as President of Or
ganization for the Year.
The Cass county W. C. T. U. met
in Union at the Baptist church on
Thursday, October 25th -with Mrs
Elmer Sundstrom presiding and Mrs.
Ivan Balfour secretary. Derotionals
were under the direction of Mrs.
Cross. The flag salute was given and
business attended to. A talk wae
given by Miss Carbardt, a native of
Chile. South America which was very
much enjoyed.
A covered dish luncheon was
served in the church parlors at noon,
the tables being under the direction
of Mrs. Phil Rihn. The decorations
were very beautiful flat decorations
of autumn leaves and flowers being
used. Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Dysart
were also on the dining committee.
Mr. W. B. Banning donated Jona
than apples and white ribbon bow
stick-ups were placed on these.
Afternoon devotionals were con
ducted by Mrs. R. B. Hayes of Platts-
mouth, a special musical number by
Mrs. Hayes and Miss Arn.
A wonderful book review, "Whc
Killed Joe's Baby," was given during
the afternoon by Rev. E. E. Carter
of Louisville, and a talk by Rev.
Kunkel on getting out the vote.
Resolutions passed by the conven
tion: 1. That the convention assembled
are opposed to taking the Nebraska
dry law out of the constitution.
2. That we stand opposed to gamb
ling and pari-mutual betting.
These two amendments the people
will vote on November 6.
Officers elected were Mrs. Sund
atrom. president; Mrs. Ruoloffs vice
president; Mrs. Ivan Balfour, secre
tary; Mrs. McFall, treasurer. Coun
ty directors were named. Mrs. Sund
strom was elected delegate to the
state convention at Fremont, October
2, 3, 4.
There are seven Unions in the
county, all but one being represent
ed. Special greetings were sent tc
Mrs. Jul! Troop of Plattsmouth who
was unable to be present on account
of illness, but who had not failed to
attend for a great many years. The
1935 convention will be held at
Eagle.
County directors: Child Welfare
Mrs. Timblln; S. T. I.. Mrs. Hayts;
Exhibits and Fairs. Mrs. Robertson;
Medal Contest. Mrs. West; Sunday
School. Mrs. Fred Gorder; Motion
Pictures, Mrs. McGrew; Flower Mis
sion, Mrs. Cross.
PLEADS NOT GUILTY
From Thursday's Daily
This morning in the county court
William Burke was arraigned on a
charge of assault with Intent to do
great bodily ' injury to Earl Buch
anan. This case is the result of the
trouble at Union a week ago and in
which Buchanan received a fractured
skull.
Burke. Buchanan and a fellow
worker were at Union and became
Involved In a dispute in which
Buchanan it is claimed was knocked
down by Burke and fractured hie
skull on the paving. He was taken
to the St. Mary's hospital nt Ne
braska City where he is now report
ed as improving, altho at the time
its was thought the fracture might
prove fatal.
To the charge as preferred by
County Attorney W. G. Kl?ck, the
defendant entered a plea of not
guilty and was bound over to the
dietrlct court under a bond of S 1.000.
In failure to supply the bond Burke
was remanded to the custody of Sher
iff Homer Sylveater.
RETURNS FROM KANSAS
Mrs. Fred I. Rea. who has been
at Hayes, Kansas, for the past sev
eral days, returned home last even
ing. Mrs. Rea was called to Hayes
by the death of an aunt. Mrs. M. E.
Jordan and remained there for the
funeral services.
Prom Friday's Daily
R. W. Knorr motored to Villlsca,
Iowa, this morning where he will
look arter his business Interests In
that city.
SOCIAL WORKERS FLOWER CLUB
The Social Workers Flower cluD
held their September meeting at the
home of Mrs. Georgia Creamer, on
Wednesday, September 19th. The
members of the club joined in the ob
servance of Constitution week "by an
appropriate program that was parti
cipated in by the members of the
group.
During the afternoon the hostess
served dainty and delicious refresh
ments that were much enjoyed by the
members of the party.
The October party will be held at
the home of Mrs. Ray Wiles on Wed
nesday, October 10th.
Young People
Make Announce
ment of Marriage
Miss Mary Duda and Mr. Marion F
Rice Married at Papillion
Making Home Here.
From Thursday's Dally
The announcement was made to
day of the marriage of Miss Mary
Duda of this city and Mr. Marion F.
Rice, of Des Moines. The wedding
ceremony occurred o n September
27th at Papillion, Nebraska.
The young people were accom
panied to the Sarpy county seat by
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Duda, the for
mer a brother of the bride and who
were the witnesses to the ceremony
which was performed by Judge Col
lins. The bride is the youngest daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Duda
of this city and was born and reared
to womanhood in this community
receiving her education in the local
schools.
The groom -has made his home
here for the past several months and
is a young man held in high esteem
by all who have the pleasure of his
acquaintance.
Mr. and Mrs. Rice are making
their home at the present time with
the parents of the bride here, but
are expecting to later locate at Om
aha for their permanent home.
The many friends in the commun
ity will Join in their congratulations
to the young people and with best
wishes for their future happiness.
WILL HONOR MISS GABS
In recognition of the splendid
years of service given to the Platts
mouth schools over a long period of
yurs. the student council of Platts
mouth high school will present a
convocation program December 7tb
in honor of Miss Gass, high school
principal from 1897 to 1908. Her
many former pupils will receive this
announcement with the greatest of
pleasure as It gives them an oppor
tunity to pay a deserved tribute to
one who served them in their child
hood. Miss Gass was a class room
teacher for a number of years prior
to becoming principal and still holds
the record of being the oldest prin
cipal in point of service, having held
this position for 11 years. The pres
ent principal, Mr. Patterson ranks
next iu point of service with six
years.
The student committee on arrange
ments is composed of Arthur Warga,
chairman; Rachel Robertson and
Herbert Minor with Mr. 9. S. Davis,
E. H. Wescott and W. A. Robertson
serving as representatives of former
students of Miss Gass.
ENJOYABLE BIRTHDAY PARTY
From Thursday's Daily
Yesterday being the occasion of the
13th birthday of James Sandin, a
group of his boy friends, including
the members of the Flying Eagle Boy
Scout patrol, of which he is one, were
invited to help him celebrate the
event in the evening.
The party started with a six o'clock
dinner at the Sandin home on Granite
street, after which Jim was host to
the entire group of boys at the Ritz
theatre, where they witnessed the
double feature program.
Jim was the recipient of a number
of prized gifts and the occasion will
be long remembered by all the boys.
Those present were John Kenneth
Bestor, Elmore Brink, James Webb,
Warren Reed, George Marks and John
Tidball, members of the Flying Eagle
patrol; Robert Woest, Robert Hayes,
Alan Perslnger and "Buddy" Long. J
Death of A. H.
Austin of Union
at Lincoln
Eight-two Year Old Picneer of Cass
County Dies After Illness Cov
ering Three Weeks
The death of Almond II. Austin,
S2, pioneer resident of Union and!
vicinity, occurred r.t the Bryan Me-j
morial hospital at Lincoln, on Wed
nesday following an illness of somo
three wetks. Mr. Austin was most
familiarly known in Union ar.d that
rort:on of the county as "Gabe" ind
was held in high esteem by a large
circle of friends.
Mr. Austin was born in Mills coun
ty. Iowa, March 5, 1852, and came
with his parents, the late Mr. and
Mrs. Joseph Austin, to Rock Bluffs,
Neb., when he was nine years old.
He was educated in the Cass county
schools and later took up mininsr in
Colorado but returned to Nebraska
and engaged In farming. Retiring
from the far:.i he moved into Union
and for IS years was employed as a
clerk by L. R. Upton. He was one
of the best known men in south
eastern Cass county.
He was married in 1889 to Miss
Anna Smith in Cass county. Mrs
Austin died at Union in 1904. He
was a member of the Fraternal Aid
Union and popular in the community
where he has spent practically his
entire life.
He is survived by three sons and
one daughter, J. II. Austin and C.
D. Austin. Union; L. J. Austin
Plattsmoth; Mrs. Fannie Giguese
Lincoln. Other relatives surviving
are a brother. W. C. Austin. Walthill,
Neb., and a sister, Mrs. Dose Mc
Claud., Black well. Okla.
INJURED HAND
On Friday of last week Lorln Par
ish happened with a rather severe
accident at his farm east of Elmwood.
Some time ago a tree had blown over
and lodged into another tree. Lorin
had decided to remove the tree and
ha gotten up on the ladder to cut
some limbs from the tree and was
using a small ax. In making the
blow to cut the limb, he made a
glancing blow, the ax coming in con
tact with the top knuckle on his
first finger of the left hand shaving
off the skin, muscle and the bone
of the knuckle. It was quite a se
vere injury and will keep him laid
up for some time as far as the use
of the hand is concerned. However,
Lorin feels under the circumstances
it might have been worse for had the
ax hit a little lower it might have
been a very severe cut on the entire
hand. He has the hand bandaged
up and it is doing as well as could
be expected at this time. Elmwood
Leader-Echo.
FILES PETITION
Petitions were filed Thursday aft
ernoon in the office of County Clerk
George R. Sayles, asking that the
name of A. L. Tidd be placed on the
ballot for the coming election as a
candidate for county attorney by
petition.
The petition represented residents
from Beveral sections of the county
who had signed the request for the
placing of the name of Mr. Tidd on
the ballot.
The signers of the affidavits as to
the signatures were Christina M.
Bloom, South Bend; J. C. Wheeler.
Sherman W. Cole, Robert D. Patter
son, Plattsmouth; Willard Clapp,
Elmwood; C. L. Wiles, John F. Wolff,
Plattsmouth; W. H. Ileil. Louisville;
Arnold J. Lillie. Plattsmouth.
There were 230 names on the list
submitted and which will assure the
placing of the name of Mr. Tidd on
the ballot.
HAS CAR DAMAGED
From Saturday's Dally
County Surveyor R. D. Fitch last
evening had his car damaged near
Ninth and Granite streets when it
was struck by a hit and run driver.
The fpeeding car was pursued by
Sheldon Giles on his motorcycle and
finally rounded up and stopped. The
Fitch car was damaged to the extent
of $10 and the matter was finally
settled among the parties.
PLAN TRADE DAYS
The business houses of Platts
mouth are preparing to launch two
great days o: bargains for the fall
season, sitting aside October 12th
aiid 13th for the two big events.
It is planned to make thr.se two
"days occasions that will long be ro -
meribo:fcd by the tnrifly ,)l0,;:,er tnt
I is prepared to take advantage of the
i ed.
The advertising of the big event
will appear in the Journal the com
ing week arid you are u:r;eu to watch
fur this festival cf bargains for the
i flt'I)'
j
of Cass county.
Corn - Hog
Plan Supported
in Thic Qffrn
11a illO IJiaLK,
AAA Program in 1935 Is Favored
by a Slim Majority Against
the 193G Proposal.
A desire for continuation of the
AAA corn-hog program thru 19o5
was expressed by a majority of the
1934 contract signer.', hi Nebraska
who voted on two questions eur.rc.iii
Ing the future program at the lei'er
endum Thusrday.
Unofficial and iaconif, Zetc- return1
from twenty-seven couiities reported
to State AAA Administrator liro
kaw showed S.31C for continuation
to 6,573 against. On the same bal
lots the 1934 signers voted decisively
against a blanket contract for all.
farm products in 1936, Brokaw's of
fice said, altho no tabulation of this
veto was started.
The majority in favor of continu
ation was considered slim in view of
the fact that all voted considered of
ficial were frem those who had re
ceived benefits in 1934. More than a
third of these who participated in
the program the past year voted
against it, incomplete returns re
vealed. When votes of farmers who did
not have AAA contracts in 1934 were
considered, a slight majority against
continuation of the program was in
dicated. The vote of non-signers was
not considered official and was taken
only for information of the admin
istrators. It will not be announced
Brokaw said.
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
From Saturday's Dally
Last evening Miss Florence Schutz
observed her birthday anniversary
in a most delightful manner when
a number of the friends came in to
spend the evening.
The time was spent in games at
which a great deal of pleasure was'
derived by all of the party.
Miss Clara Mrasek was the win
ner of the Tango games while Earl
Mrasek was the winner of the grand
prize in Flea, and Edward Egenber
ger won the consolation prize.
The Schutz home was arranged
with the decorations of the Hal
lowe'en season and made a most at
tractive setting for the pleasant
gathering.
At a suitable hour dainty refresh
ments were served by Mrs. John E.
Schutz, assisted by Mrs. Martha
Petersen.
The guests of the evening were:
Earl Mrasek, Margaret Mrasek, Vera
Johnson, Clara Mrasek, Mary Mrasek,
Edward Egenberger and Florence
Schutz.
DIES IN CALIFORNIA
From Saturday's Da'.y
Word was received here today ot
the death at Los Angeles on Fri
day of Mrs. W. E. Maxon, former
resident of this city. Mrs. Maxon
was formerly Miss Viola May Rogers
and was born at Burlington, Iowa,
but spent a number of years here
where her parents resided. Her sis
ters, Mrs. John Alwin of this city
and Mrs. Maude Bunch of Omaha,
had just recently visited her In Cali
fornia. She leaves to mourn her pass
ing the husband and two sisters.
For many years the family were
located in the Panama canal zone
where Mr. Maxon was engaged in
government work, but in recent
years she has lived in California.
The body will be brought here for
burial but the exact date will not
j be announced until, later.
Highway 34
Boosters Meet
at Red Oak
. sticr.ly Urge That Highway No. 34
B cCIltillued on Thni Ne-
traska Via This City.
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Thursday evening a large group
of representatives of Iowa cities from
; as far east as Osceola and Lincoln,
Plattsmouth, Union and Seward, in
j Nebraska, gathered at Red Oak,
i Iowa.
! The meeting had been called tc
! perfect plans for the routing of high
J way No. 34 which now ends at Coun-
il Bluffs, c:i west through Nebraska,
j going via Plattsmouth, Union and
Lincoln and en direct to the connec-
tlons for lhe west-
The movement would n
ot interfere
I with the branch of the highway that
now ends at Council Bluffs , but
would give a more direct route tc
Lincoln and where there could be
connections for the v.tst that would
be far more convenient to the trav
eling public.
The Nebraska group met some two
week.? ago at Lincoln and selected as
the officers of their group, H. A.
S,hncider of this city as president:
and Charles F. Adams of Aurora, as
the secretary of the body.
The Red Oak meeting decided to
call a meeting of the Iowa cities
along the highway to meet at Osceola
on October 10th, towns from the
east of that city being invited tc
iohx in the movement
A committee
will be appointed to meet with the
Iowa state highway commission at
the meeting.
One of the interesting talks at the
Red Oak meeting was that of C. H
Roper, of Lincoln, one of the pioneer
good road boosters of Nebraska, -who
pointed out the advantages of the
route as proposed through eastern
Nebraska to join up with the Iowa
cities to the east.
Those who attended the meeting
from this city were Mr. Schneider.
Fred I. Rea, John P. Sattler and
Frank M. Bestor.
PASSES NINETIETH YEAR
From Saturday's Daily
Mrs. William T. Cole of this city
today observed the passing of her
00th birthday anniversary, the occa
sion being featured by a family din
ner at the home where Mr. Cole re
sides with her daughter, Mrs. II. F.
Goos and family.
Harriet A. Peters was born In
Pickaway county. Ohio, October
1844, making her home there in her
early girlhood and where on Decem
ber 7, 1865. she was married to Wil-
"am T. Cole, a young veteran of the
88th Ohio infantry, who had Just
completed his service in the cause oT
the Union.
In 1867 the family moved west
to Nebraska where they located on
a farm near Rock Bluffs and where
they made their home until 18S9
when they came to Plattsmouth with
their family to reside. Here Mr. and
Mrs. Cole made their home happily
until the family circle was broken
several years ago by the death of the
husband and father.
Mrs. Cole has been a loved and
honored figure in the life of the com
munity and the many friends are
Joining in their congratulations on
the attainment of this ripe age that
has covered almost a century of life.
Mrs. Cole has a family of three
daughter, Mrs. William T. Adams
Mrs. H. F. Goos of this city and Mrs.
F. E. Woodward of Minneapolis.
THINKS PROSPECTS GOOD
Frank L. Rhoden and John Urish,
who are interested in the develop
ment of oil resources in this section,
were in the city Friday afternoon to
look after the interest of the pro
jects. Mr. Rhoden states that one of
the most prominent independent oil
men In southern Kansas was here a
few days ago and was enthusiastic
over the prospects of locating oil
here. The Kansas man Is the owner
of thirteen drilling rigs and was
anxious to move in and make the
tests for the oil. Mr. Rhoden states
that there still are a few parcles of
land that have not been leased and
which is the only thing that holds
up the actual start of drilling a
well.
ENJOY OYSTER SUPPER
From Saturday's Dally
Last evening the local aerie of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles entertain
ed the members of the kittenball
team that has carried the colors of
365 the past season. The occasion
was an oyster supper and a general
good time that had been arranged
for the players who have wound up
their activities for the season.
The event was in charge of Vern
Hutchison, worthy president of the
aerie and who was assisted by sev
eral of the non-playing members.
The evening was spent in cards
and a social time as well as partak
ing of the fine treat arranged for
them.
Burlington
Veterans Hold
First Banquet
Local Chapter to Make Event an
Annual Affair in the Future;
Have Delightful Time.
From Saturday's Daily
Plattsmouth chapter No. 2 of the
Burlington Veterans association, last
evening held their first annual ban
quet at the private dining room of
the Stewart cafe, with a large num
ber of the members and their ladies
in attendance.
The Burlington Veterans wa3 or
ganized in 1920 at Havelock by H.
P. Kepner and Mike Shirk of that
place, they later coming to Platts
mouth to assist in the organization
of the second chapter of the associa
tion. There are now over 9,000 mem
bers of the association covering the
various towns along the railroad
system. Mr. Shirk was the first pres
ident1 and Mr. Kepner the flrst sec
retary of the association.
F. G. Morgan is the local presi
dent and C. L. Carlson, the secretary-treasurer.
The banquet was presided over by
Fred G. Morgan, who introduced
Mayor George Lushinsky, one of the
veterans ,as the toastmaster of the
evening, who called upon the var
ious members for brief remarks of
the days when they were all active
in the railroad work In' which many
had served since their boyhood days.
The principal address was deliv
ered by Mr. Kepner and was one of
the greatest interest to the old time
railroaders and their ladies and
guest3.
The occasion was a most pleasant
one and it was the sentiment ol
everyone that the event should be
made an annual affair in the future
and to carry on the fine spirit ot
the association in the social gather
ings. Those attending from this city
were: Mr. and Mrs. William Balrd,
Mr. and MrB. W. C. TIppens, Mr. and
Mrs. C. L. Carlson, Mr. and Mrs.
F. G. Morgan, John Lutz, Mrs. Nellie
Gorder, Mr. and Mrs. George Lush
insky, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Clement,
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Patton, L. E.
Vroman, Mr. and Mrs. John Hiber,
Mr. Henry Mauzy, J. H. Hallstrom
and grandson, James Mauzy, Jr., S.
S. Gooding, Mrs. Everett Gooding,
John Rotter, Robert B. Hayes and
son, Robert, Jr., A. G. Johnson, John
Palacek and daughters, Anna and
Celia, Miss Genevieve Whelan, H
P. Kepner, of Havelock.
CANDIDATE VISITS HERE
The Hon. C. W. Johnson, who re
ceived the republican nomination for
lieutenant governor in the last pri
maries, and wife of Potter, Nebraska,
Mr. and Mrs. Grant Brady of Peru.
Nebraska, and their son, Walter, of
Potter were luncheon guests at the
home of Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Troy
Wednesday. The Johnson and Brady
families were old time friends and
parishioners of Rev. Troy in a for
mer pastorate. A delightful time was
had in renewing the old ties of
friendship and a bit of reminiscence.
Mr. Johnson will make an exception
ally fine running mate with Mr. Gris
wold for governor on the republican
ticket.
Mr. and Mrs. Isaac King of Su
perior are here to enjoy a visit at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. John W.
Crabill. Mrs. King being a sister of
Mr. Crabill,
Platters Open
New Field with
18 to 6 Victory
Valley Opponents of Blue and White
in the First Home Game of
the 1934 Season.
The athletic field that was con
structed during the spring of 1934
received its formal dedication Friday
afternoon as the playing ground f
the Plattsmouth high football team
when they turne back the Valley
high Echool by the score of 18 to 6.
The 1934 team which is composed
largely of those having their exper
ience in real football, gave a tne
exhibition and had plenty of spirit
as they swept into action against
the boys from western Douglas coun
ty. Valley elected to kick off in the
opening quarter and the pigskin
nestled in the arms of Earl Taylor
as the blue and white receiver, he
passing to Tom Kriskey, hard fight
ing backfield man of the locals. Re
ceiving the ball Kriskey was off be
fore the startled Valley players were
aware and raced the seventy yards
to the opponents goal for the first
touchdown. The try for point fail
ed. Plattsmouth carried the ball down
the field in the second quarter with
Joe Case as the battering ram that
plunged and fought through to the
five yard line of the visitors. A smash
by Case through the center of the
Valley line took the ball over the
goal line for the second touchdown.
The try for point failed and left the
score at 12 to 0.
The third quarter saw the period
end after Valley had kicked and lost
twenty yards, with Tom Kriskey on
the ten yard line of the visitors and
the fighting spirited bluand white
shouting for another touchdown.
Iu the fourth quarter both teams
tallied, when Plattsmouth by end
runs and off tackle plays advanced
into the deep Vallery territory when
Taylor passed to Mrasek on the one
yard line of Valley. Joe Case finish
ed the story with a smash through
the center for the third and final
touchdown of the Platters. The try
for point was broken up.
Valley, smarting under the pros
pects of a shutout showed some real
fight in the last quarter aud secur
ing the ball in the Plattsmouth ter
ritory with a brilliant end run car
ried the ball to the local tsvo yard
line, from which they smashed over
for the needed tally to give them a
score. Their try for point was not
good and left the Ecore at 18 to 6
and at which the game closed.
In the contest Tom Kriskey. Earl
Taylor and Joe Case showed as the
driving power of the locals.
The high school band under the
direction of Hoyt Griffin, music
supervisor, was on hand and assisted
in pepping up the local rooters.
George Parish served as referee.
JUNIORS SELECT PLAY
A traditional dramatic activity of
the Junior class is the annual Junior
play usually given on Tuesday before
Thanksgiving. This year, a committee
of the class together with the spon
sors and dramatic coach, has select
ed a sparkling three ret comedy,
"The Hidden Guest," as the produc
tion for the class of 1930. The play
is from Samuel French & Co. pro
ducers of the finest of plays and with
the dramatic tal?nt in the class, it
should prove to be a great success.
Tryouts of the eleven part will be
held next week and practice will soon
be under way under the direction of
Mr. Alvord. dramatic coach, assist
ed by Miss Helene Perry with Mr.
Reeder in charge of financial ar
rangements. APPOINTED CONSTABLE
John M. Melsinger, one of the well
known residents of this city, has been
named as constable for the county
court and also for the court of Jus
tice of the Peace Charles L. Graves.
Mr. Melsinger is an outstanding citi
zen and will be found efficient in
the work of the office in serving
the various legal papers that are
handled from the two offices. Mr.
Meisinger has filed his bond and is
now ready to enter on the duties of
the position to which he has been
appointed.