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Nebr. Sfate Historical Society urn VOL. NO. II PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1935. NO. 12 Com. nencement Activities of High School Planned bearing Approach of Close of School Year Brings Period of Activ ity to the Seniors. May 4 Junior-Senior Banquet. May 10 Annual Senior Class Play May 17 Honor Convocation. May 19 Baccalaureate. May 24 Graduation Exercises. The above list of dates are among the mo6t Important dates in the lives of the 58 Seniors who expect to grad uate from Plattsmouth high school in May. Already activities are be ginning to stir looking forward to these activities which have come to play a traditional part in the lives of P. H. S. graduates. The Junior-Senior banquet is first on the list of activities and will be directed this year by Mr. J. R. Reeder who is co-sponsor of the class, as sisted by Mr. Wayne Alvord. the other sponsor, and a large committee of class members who will work with the sponsors and president, Joe Hen drix. Letters announcing the plans for the banquet will be mailed to the local organizations within the next few days asking that menus be sub mitted for the selection of the class and committee. The Senior class play committee is now reading plays looking toward the selection of an appropriate pro duction for their date of May 10th. The play will be directed by Mr. Wayne Alvord, director of dramatics, assisted by Miss Florence Beighley, sponsor. A fine list of plays are be ing read and with the dramatic tal ent of the class, the Senior play this year should measure up to the fine tradition in this field. The honor convocation. May 17th, la another P. H. S. tradition when all school honors for the year are announced. These Include athletics, zenshlp and scholarship. The public is invited to attend this program. The Baccalaureate is another an nual tradition and . will occur on Sunday night. May 19th. Rev. C. O. Troy, pastor of the Methodist church will be asked to deliver the cI&bs ser mon. The most important night, gradu ation night will occur on May 24th and the board of education has in vited Supt. 1. E. Stutsman of St. Jo eephr Missouri,' to deliver the address. Mr. Stutsman is in his first year at St. Joseph, having come from Gree ley. Colorado. In the Rocky moun tain region. Mr. Stutsman was recog nized as an outstanding educational leader and speaker. He has served as president of the Colorado Teach ers Association. In addition to the above activities, the Seniors will present their final convocation and have their annual picnic on the 24th. GIVE FBJENDS FAREWELL A farewell surprise party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. James Tigner of near Murray on Saturday, March 2nd at their farm home, Mr. and Mrs. Tigner preparing to move to a farm weat of Plattsmouth where they will make their home. There were Borne eighty-six in the party and the evening was spent In dancing, cards and several games thtt dded to the pleasure of all of the members of the Jolly group. The Lancaster orchestra of Murray and the Ealzar orchestra of Mynard, fur nished some fine musical numbers for the evening's entertainment. Well laden baskets furnished an excellent lunch at an appropriate hour to add to the pleasures of the fTent. The members of the party on leav ing Joined in wishing Mr. and Mrs. r iRner the greatest of success In their new home and the greatest of pros perity. VERY HAPPY EVENT The home of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Elliott was made very happy Mon day by the arrival there of a fine Hula daughter, who on her arrival tipped the scales at eight pounds. 1 are doing nicely and the parents receding the well wishes of the host friends over the city. timeiwrKaI brT"fl you new of l'me, fcu-flalna. Head them! DONALD GORDER AT BEST The funeral services of Donald Dee Gorder, 12, was held on Sunday aft ernoon at the Horton funeral home at Seventh and Vine streets. The services were private and only the immediate relatives were present at the service. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pas tor of the First Presbyterian church of which the lad had been a faithful attendant at Sunday school, conduct ed the services. During the service L. O. Miner, Sunday school teacher of the depart ed boy, gave one of the loved songs "Beautiful Isle of Somewhere." The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery. Young People are Wedded at Austin, Texas Miss Chloe Goodman Becomes Bride of Don Freese York, Former Plattsmouth Young; Han. The announcement has been re ceived here of the marriage at Aus tin, Texas, of Miss Chloe Goodman to Mr. Don Freese York, formerly of this city and a son of Mr. and Mrs. Don C. York. The wedding ceremony was held at the Fred Allen Memorial M. E. church, the marriage lines being read by the Rev. Leonard Rea. The bride wore a blue crepe en semble with harmonizing accessories, wearing a corsage of Lady of the Lake roses and orange blossoms. The groom wore the conventional dark suit. The bride was born in Austin, hav ing been reared from childhood by her grandmother Huddleston. Her grandfather was the late republican Senator Huddleston of Texas. She was graduated from the Austin high school after which she was employed as secretary in one of the Dlft Btores in Harlengin for several years. The groom was born in PlattB mouth, where he spent his younger years and in 1925 was taken by his parents to Harlengin, Texas, where he was graduated from the high school there, later attending the Brownville Junior college and the Texaj A. M. college at Bryan, Texas. He is now located at Austin as assist ant stock manager for the McLennon stora. The bride and groom have a neat apartment at 1026 E. 17th street, Austin, where they will be at home to their friends In the future. FUNERAL OF MRS WHELAN Prom Tuesday's Dally The funeral services of the late Mrs." Mary Genevieve Whelan .was held this morning at the St. John's Catholic church where for many years she had been a faithful com municant. There were a large number of the old friends and neighbors present at the services to pay tribute to their departed friend. The requiem mass of the church was celebrated by Rev. Father George Agius, pastor of the church, giving the lftst blessings of the church to the faithful daughter that had gone from the scenes of her earthly ac tivity. The mass was sung by the Junior choir of the St. John's school, with the solos, "Face to Face," and "O Love Divine," by John J. Cloidt. Interment was at the Catholic cemetery in the west part of the city, the pall bearers being from the old friends and associates of the family they being E. H. Schulhof, Fred I. Rea, Edward Fitzgerald. John Ledg way, George Lushinsky, Frank A. Cloidt. VISITS AT HOSPITAL E. G. Shellenbarger was a visi tor in Omaha Sunday where he visit ed with Mrs. B. F. Stewart, an old friend, at the St. Joseph hospital where she is recovering from s very severe injury sustained in an ayto accident and also with Mr. Stewart who is now able to be around as usual. While in the metropolis Mr. Shellenbarger called at the St. Cath erine's hospital to visit with HilUrd Orassman and was very much pleased to find him greatly improved. Dally journal 15o per weelu Select Officers of Cass County Corn-Hog Assn. C. D. Fulmer of Greenwood Named President of Association ; John B. Kaffenberger, Treas. A meeting of the chairmen of the' sixteen precinct committees elected at precinct meetings held February, 13. was neld at tne Farm Bureau oi- fice, Thursday, March 7th tor the purpose of organizing the 1935 pro gram. The precinct chairmen are: Avoca, Geo. C. Meyer; Center. Edw. Steinkamp; Elmwood, Fred Stock, Sr.; Eight Mile Grove, John B. Kaffenberger; Greenwood, Lloyd A. Grady; Liberty, L. C. Todd; Louis ville, John C. Spangler; Mt. Pleas ant, O. E. Domingo; Nehawka, J. Marion Stone; Rock Bluffs, J. L. Stamp; Salt Creek, C. D. Fulmer; So. Bend, A. D. Zaar; Stove Creek, Henry Vogt; Plattsmouth, E. II. Spangler; Tipton, Clyde S. West; Weeping Wa ter, A. C. Munn. Mr. II. E. Huston, district super visor, was present and spoke briefly. Mr. Dave Clark, a representative from the office of the State Board of Review, was also present and made a few remarks concerning last year's setup and emphasized various new opintB. in the setup, rules and regu lations of the 1935 program. The main business of the meeting! was election of officers which result ed as follows: President C. D. Fulmer, Green wood. Vice-President J. Marion Stone, Nehawka. Secretary D. D. Wainscott, Weep ing Water. Treasurer John B. Kaffenberger, Plattsmouth. Allotment Committee C. D. Ful mer, Marion Stone, J. L. Stamp, and Oscar Domingo, alternate. Fiscal Committee J. L. tSamp and Lloyd A. . Grady. In the afternoon, sixty-five pre cinct committeemen met for an ap praisal school when H. E. Huston, district supervisor, gave instructions for their work of appraising corn land on farms under corn-hog con tract. The precinct committees will start appraisal work about Monday, March 18th. Those that have not signed an application for a 1335 corn- hog contract by the time these men pass their farm, will have to pay the extra expense of having their land appraised and the office work attach ed. The deadline date to get an . ap plication signed without additional expense is when the committee passes your gate. The deadline date on all applications for the entire country is April 1st. YOUNG PEOPLE WEDDED Monday afternoon the marriage of Miss LaVerna Rhoden of near Mur ray and Mr. Floyd A. Gauer of Cedar Creek, occurred at the Presbyterian manse, the marriage lines being read by Dr. H. G. McClusky. The double ring service was used in the joining of the lives and hearts of these two popular young people. The attendants were Miss Joyce Gauer, sister of the groom, as brides maid and Jack Kelm of Louisville, as best man. The bridal couple are members of two of the old and prominent fam ilies of Cass county, the bride being a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Uuoden, residents of the Murray com munity for many years while the groom Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Gauer, prominent residents of the vi cinity of Cedar Creek for many years and who are now locating in Louis ville. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gauer are to make their heme in the future at the Gauer farm near Cedar Creek and where they will be at home to their friends in the future. STUDENT WINS HONOR Miss Dorothea Siemonelt, a grad uate of th3 local high school with the class of 1934, has received recog nition In winning first prize for let ters of application written In a con test sponsored by the American Tech nical Society In which organization, Miss Siemonelt is doing extension work. The announcement of the award appeared in the monthly pub lication of the school for ?arch and carried with it a handhome prize. Winners of second and third places were residents of Tennessee and Ohio. EEIVING WITHOUT LICENSE From Monday' Dally Deputy Sheriff Tcm Walling this morning placed Hector Ealthazor of this city under arrest on the charge of operating a motor vehicle without J the proper driver's license, contrary to the laws of the state. The young man was arrested some months ago on ihe charge of operating his car while under the influence of intoxi- I cants and was deprived of the driv-J r,g ,iceuse f(jr ft peroJ of cne yfcar . . nnerfltPrt thP Mr .ith- out tfce license and accordinely wa3 takeu into CU6tody. The matter will Le heard bfefore Judge A I Dux. i'it-tt i Yio nroslil in p- 1ud?P that fcnrt' revoked the license. Former Resident of City Dies on the West Coast Jack McConrt, Member of One of the Old Families of This City Dies at Horns in Los Angeles. The announcement has been re ceived here by old friends of the death at Los Angeles on March Sth.J jjrg. j. R. Reeder was heard in of Jack McCourt, a former resident ' three charming vocal offerings, "The of this city and member of one of the Great Awakening" by Kramer; "The old families of this city. j Ljtue Brown Ov.i" by Sanderson and The deceased was a son of Mr. and "Don't Talk to Me of Spring," by Mrs. Francis McCourt, residents here Young. Mrs. L. S. Devoe was the ac In the eighties and early nineties, I comnanist. the father being engaged in the groc-J MiaB Vestetta Robertson, alwayB a ery business for a number of years fav0rite in her artistic piano selec- on South Sixth street and will be re membered by many of the older resi dents of the community. The family later moved to the west coast where they have resided over a long period of years, and where Mr. Jack McCourt was married to Miss Loretta Clark, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Asher Clark, also pio neer, residents of. the ZlSat Platts mouth and where.- Mr. Clark, was for many years engaged in the, retail grocery business. Mr. McCourt' is survived by the widow and one daughter, Barbara, by a prior marriage. The McCourt family resided . at 1187 .Norton street, Los Angeles. FUNERAL OF MR. WOHLFARTH The funeral cervices of the late Christian Wohlfarth was held on Sunday afternoon at tbe-iEattler fun eral home at Fourth and Vine streets. There was a very large number of the old friends present at the home, the Burlington Veterans' chapter of this city and the Sons of Herman being present in a body at the. last rites. Th BflrvIcA -vena rrmrJuctfiri bv Dr. K. G. McClusky. pastor of the First ! Presbyterian church of which Mr. Wohlfarth had long been a member, who brought words of comfort and hope to the members of the family circle. The Presbyterian quartet, com posed of L. D. Hiatt, F. A. Cloidt, H. G. McClusky and L. O. Minor gave the beautiful old hymn. "Abide With Me," while Rev. G. A. Pahl gave one of the old and loved German hymns of peace and comfort. Mrs. H. F. Goos was the accompanist. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery in the west portion of the city beside that of the wife who had preceded him in death several years ago. MAY TEACH IN SPAIN Frank Gradoville, who for the past four years has been teaching in the Philippine Islands, may continue his educational work by teaching in Spain, word received by his parents here states. Mr. Gradoville has com pleted his teaching contract in the Islands and has a tentative offer to teach English in one of the large Spanish universities and in turn to received further courses in Spanish from the faculty of the university. Mr. Gradoville, who is a graduate of the local' school as well as the Uni versity of Nebraska, has been very successful in work in the Philippines and feels that a great future is to be had in the Spanish speaking coun tries of the world. If Mr. Gradoville decides not to take the school work in Spain he is planning on returning home and will come by way of the Suez canal and Europe. Phone trie news to Bo. 6. D. A. R. Holds Fine Meeting and Tea Monday j R. Fester Patterson Speaks on "Italy' end a Charming Musical Pro gram Is Offered. The members of Fontenelle chap tor cf the Daughters of the American Revolution enjoyed a very delight ful meeting and tea Monday after noon at the pleasant home of Mrs. j E. H. Wescott, past state regent. j The members of the chapter held a short business session in the earlier part of the afternoon and at which Mrs. R. W. Clement, regr.nt and Mrs George B. Mann were selected to rep resent the local chapter at the state conference at Omaha. The home was arranged for the tea in a very charming manner, candles and flowers being used In the decor ative plan of the rooms. Miss Helen Farley was in charge cf the program and had arranged an afternoon of pleasure to all In the de lightful music and the excellent talk tbat was offered them by R. Foster Patterson tions was heard in the beautiful sonata, "Pathetique," by Beethoven. The address of the afternoon was by R. Foster Patterson, who had as his subject, "Italy." Mr. Patterson traced the first movements for a united Italy in the early sixties when the first revolutionary movements in the several provinces of the many small kingdoms and principalities and culminated in the campaign of Victor Emmanuel I that resulted in the proclaiming of the kingdom of Italy. Mr. Patterson also touched on the modern Italy where Mussolini, starting his black shirt campaign in 1921 had organized Italy into one of the greatest of the European powers. The talk was very interesting and gave the ladies many insights into the history and political develop ments of the kingdom. HOLD FAREWELL PARTY The home of Sheriff and Mrs. Homer Sylvester was the Bcene of a very pleasant gathering of young peo ple on Friday evening In honor of Misses Olive and Mayone Sylvester, who are leaving this week for Rapid C7. Dkota' Mayone has been attending school. The evening was spent in playing pinochle and in which Miss Olive Syl vester and Donald Warner were the most successful while the cosolation honors were divided between Miss Mayone Sylvester, Howard Hirz, Miss Frances Gamblin and Ralph Timm. At a late hour a dainty and much enjoyed luncheon was served by Mrs. Sylvester, who was assisted by Mrs. Olive Johnson. Those attending the event were Misses Olive, Avis, Mayone Sylves ter, Wilda Johnson, Frances Gamblin and Jean Brady of Lincoln, Messers Howard Hlrz, Ralph Timm, Richard Hirz, Ray Trudy, Edward Howard, Donald Warner. ENJOY BIRTHDAY PARTY From Wednesday' Dally Last evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr.. was the scene of a very pleasant family dinner party arranged in honor of the Eixty-first birthday anniversary of Mr. H. E. Becker, father of Mrs. Schmidtmann. The dining room and tables were arranged in the colors of St. Patrick's day and formed a most attractive set ting for the dinner party. Mr. Becker was showered with congratulations by the members of his family circle on the attainment of his birthday anniversary. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Becker, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Becker, Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Becker, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Cloidt and daughter, Frances, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Sattler, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann. Jr., and daughter. Janis. WINS ZONE TOURNAMENT The high school basketball team of Superior, Montana, coached by Russell Wasley, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wasley, former Plattsmouth high school graduate, has for the second season in succession won the mineral district championship. The team won 27 to 17 from Charlo at Alberton, Montana, in the finals of the zone meet. This is the third year that Mr. Wasley has coached a highly success ful team in the district league and the fine showing of the team is very gratifying to the young man. The team is expecting to compete in the Montana state tournament in the next week. Utility Company Host at Get-Together Meeting Motion Pictures Shown of Employes at various Places Over Dis trict ; Lunch Enjoyed. Prom Wednesday's Daily LaBt evening the employes of the Plattsmouth district of the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co., held a very pleasant meeting and get-together at the dining room of the Hotel Plattsmouth. The occasion was the visit here of D. L. Reeves, of the company head quarters staff of Lincoln, who brought with him films of pictures taken in many places over the local district, including this city. There were twelve here from Hum boldt to enjoy the pictures and the visit with the Plattsmouth members of the company staff. The pictures that were shown were of employes at their work in the vartous lines of activity, some of these being ' especially arranged as lessons in safety first and the proper and improper manner of carrying on certain lines of work. After the showing of the pictures the members of the party were treat ed to a very dainty luncheon of sand wiches, cake, doughnuts and coffee and,was served by the Shea cafe and proved a fitting climax of the even ing of the greatest interest and pleas ure for all of the members of the group. DIES AT MASONIC HOME The death of Mrs. Lucy A. McCor macK, occurred on Sunday at the Ne braska Masonic Home, where she had resided since March 26, 1928. Mrs. McCormack had not been seriously ill only a short time, and failed very mi i-ijy until death came to her re lief. The deceased lady made her home at Mitchell, Nebraska, for a great many years and was admitted to the Homo here through Mitchel lodge No. 263, A. F. & A. M. She was also a member of Sunflower chapter No. 214 of the Eastern Star of Mitchell. Mrs. McCormack had become a mem ber of the First Methodist church of this city after making her residence ! here and was a very devout member of this faith. There is surviving two sons, Roy MorriBon, Winterset Iowa and Hugh Brooks of Ottumwa, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday at the Horton fun eral home and Rev. C. O. Troy of the Methodist church will conduct the services. The interment, will be at Oak Hill cemetery. REDECORATES RESTAURANT The Barclay restaurant has just been treated to a thorough redecor ating that makes it one of the bright est and most attractive In the city and most pleasing to the patrons. The interior of the restaurant has been repainted in tones of tan and grey which are also carried out in the ceiling painting. The woodwork of the room has been painted an at tractive shade of srreen to add to the charm of this popular eating house. The work was In charge of F. R. Gobelman and his force of workmen and henhances very much the inter ior of the building. From Tuesday's Daily . Dr. Ira O. Atkins of Lincoln, was In the city today for a few hours at tending to some matters of business and visiting with friends. 'Isms' that Make National Threat Heard Mrs. E. H. Wescott, Past State Regent cf Daughters of American Revo lution, Before Rotary. Tuesday at their weekly luncheon the members of the Rotary club heard a very thorough discussion of one of the "Isms" that have in recent years been a very distinct threat to the national institutions and traditions. The speaker was Mrs. E. H. Wes cott, past state regent of the Daugh ters of the American Revolution, which organization has been very ac tive in the combatting of the growth of "Communism" in this country. Mrs. Wescott in her address quoted from the Congressional Record many of the facts and evidence that had been presented to the congrepsional committee that had been investigat ing un-American activities over the country and particularly that of the attempted organization of commun ist frroups In the larger cities and all sections of the country with the purpose of undermining the prin ciples of the American theory of gov ernment. The speaker also discussed plans of the Third Internationale that had been revealed in the inves tigations of the congressional com mittee as well as individual Amer ican groups in recent years. Mrs. Wescott also pointed out the close relation of the communistic theory and other forms of "Isms" of various types that eventually led to the same ends, that of internationalism to destroy the national life of the peo ples of the world and the fast grow ing radical elements in the socialistic doctrines. Mrs. Wescott announced that there would be an exhibition of literature at the public library showing the working' of the comviunistic organ izations in this country in recent years. The meeting was in charge of Frank M. Bestor as the program chairman of the week. The club members enjoyed their usual peppy songs that were led by George Jaeger, the club song direc tor. In addition to Mrs. Wescott, Mrs. L. O. Minor was a guest of the club, the ladies representing the Daugh ters of the American Revolution. TAKES OVER NEW STORE rr 1 i 11 i . . i Valley (Iowa) Daily Times tells of the opening of the new business house in that city of which Ordell Hennings of this city is manager. The store is to be occupied by the Hinky-Dinky Co., with whom Mr. Hennings was associated in this city: "A crew of workmen have been working for the past month refinish ing and redecorating both the ex terior and interior of the building. The Job is finished with results that meet the high standards required by the company. "The eye-catching feature of the store Is systematic arrangement of merchandise. Although the company curries a luuiumuiu eiut& ui bi ucci icb, the clocking of shelves and counter displays has been done in such a manner as to use the minimum amount of space without the loss of attractiveness. "The store will be under the man agement of Ordell Hennings with Clyde Campbell acting as assistant manager. Mr. Campbell was at one time a resident of this city and at tended high school here. Kenneth Conklin will be in charge of the meat department. Howard Nisley will be a butcher working under Mr. Conklin. Floyd Hirst. Raymond Ber telson and William McCune are the local men who have accepted posi tion'? with the company." SELLS MANY TICKETS Plattsmouth will be one of the best represented cities at the Na tional Flower Show at Omaha the last of this month as the sales have reached 374 and it was through good fortune that Judge A. H. Duxbury was able to secure thirty-three ad ditional ticketB Monklay afternoon that are now available to those who may wish them. When these are disposed of which will be in a very short time apparently, there will be difficulty in securing the tickets at the low price that has been offered to the residents of this city and coun ty. The tickets when disposed of will reach the fleure of 407. a srreat show- ling for a city of this size. T I " - ' " '" ' ' ' "" tin ill 'i lium MH in. .i. I mi P I nil i J " I mmmrnrn.,