Nebraska Newspapers

    Hebr. State Historical Society
VOL. HO. LI
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 13, 1935.
NO. 29
Eagles Prepare
for Meeting of
State Aerie Here
Committee of Local Aerie Arranging
a Fine Program for Entertain
ment of Visitors.
The local aerie of the Fraternal
Order of Eagles are now busy on
planning the entertaining of the
etate aerie of the order which will
convene here June 16-13 inclusive.
The committee in charge of the gen
eral arrangements is composed of W.
M. Barclay, past state president,
Bernard G. Wurl and W. II. Wool
cott. The committee has received the
badges for the delegates as well as
the visiting members of the order
Yrlll be here for the state meeting.
It has been arranged that the ad
dress of welcome of the convention
will be given by Mayor George Lush
insky and the response of the state
president.
The citizens will be asked to dis
play the welcome flags during the
days of the convention, greeting the
visitors from outside the city.
Among the Interesting events that
are planned will be a visit through
the Nebraska Masonic home and the
plant of the Norfolk Packing Co., to
Inspect these two great institutions.
The committee has received the as
surance of the thorough co-operation
of the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary
club and the Business Men's Ad club
In every way possible. The Ad club
will give four prizes, one to the tall
est and the shortest male visitor at
the convention as well as the largest
and smallest lady affiliated with the
Eagles who is here fcr the conven
tion. TUm Plattsmouth aerie . of, the
Eagles will give loving cups to the
aerie showing the largest gain in
membership and the best exempli
fication of the degree work of the
order.
The Jesse Bus3ey orchestra has
been secured to play for the banquet
and dance to be held as a part of
the entertainment program of the
convention.
In the entertainment of the ladies
the committee is composed of Mrs.
Louis Ward Egenberger, Mrs. Edward
Gabelman and Glen Whitman and
whieh will have as their opening fea
ture a card party at the dining room
of the Hotel Plattsmouth ca Monday
afternoon of the convention.
It is expected also to have an open
meeting for the residents of the com
munity as a part of the convention
program.
HAVE DELIGHTFUL TIME
From Friday's Dally
The Delta-Deck bridge club held a
very pleasant meeting last evening
at the home of Mrs. H. C. McMaken
on North 56th street. Omaha. There
was a large number of the members
making the trip from this city to
enjoy the delightful hospitality of
the McMaken home.
In the playing the high score was
won Vy Miss Margaret Scotten and
the second by Mrs. Rea McMaken.
The home waa arranged with the
spring flowers and at the conclusion
of the evening dainty and delicious
refreshments were served.
The club had as guests Mrs. Ralph
Busche, Mrs. J. H. Carter and Mrs.
Barbara Hulse of Newton, Iowa, who
is a gueet of her sister, Mrs. Mc
Maken for a few days.
The local members of the club
were taken to Omaha in the cars of
Miss Mathllde Soennichsen and Mrs.
Milford Bates.
MANY SPEAKING DATES
R. Foster Patterson, principal of
the Plattsmouth high school and one
of the best known public speakers In
this section of the state has a busy
program of speeches at various school
commencement exercises. This even
ing at Salem, Nebraska, Mr. Patter
eon will address the graduating class
on "There Were Giants in Those
Days."
He also will speak at Nehawka on
May 16th; Union, May 16th; Elk
Creek, May 17th; Otoe County 8th
grade exercises at Nebraska City,
May 18th; Silver City, Iowa, May
23rd.
Pbono the newt to no, B.
FIRST ASSESSOR IN
Edward Gableman, assessor of the
fifth ward of this city, has the honor j
of being the first of the county
assessors to complete his work andj
turn in the final report to County!
Assessor W. II. Puis. Mr. Gabelman
has served as the assessor for the
past several years and his efficient
handling of the office has made it
possible for his getting over the ward
and checking the residents and their
property.
Funeral of
Mrs. Peterson
is Held Today
Held at the Sattler Funeral Home;
Many Old Friends Gather to
Pay Last Tributes.
From Friday's Dally
The funeral services of Mrs. Mar
tin Peterson were held this afternoon
at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth
and Vine streets, where a large num
ber of the old friends gathered to pay
their last tribute to the memory of
this estimabfe lady.
Rev. C. O. Troy, pastor of the First
Methodist church of which the de
ceased had long been a member, con
ducted the services and brought to
the members of the family and
friends words of consolation and hope
in their bereavement.
Mr. Frank Cloidt gave as solo num
bers, "Wonderful Peace" and ."It , Is
Well With My Soul." Mrs. O. C. Hud
son being the accompanist.
The body was laid to the last rest
in Oak Hill cemetery west of the
city.
The deceased lady was born May
8, 18 87. at Guide Rock, Nebraska, a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis N.
DeWolf, and when a child ot but a
few months the family moved to the
vicinity of Weeping Water and where
the members of the family grew to
manhood and womanhood. She was
married here at Plattsmouth In 1906
to Martin Peterson, who with the
daughters, Alice and Mrs. Roy F.
Turner, mourn her passing. There
also survives the aged mother, Mrs.
Eliza Crozier DeWolf. Weeping Wa
ter; four brothers and four sisters,
Emery DeWolf, Upland, Nebraska;
J. E. DeWolf, Callaway City, Cali
fornia; William DeWolf. Nebraska
City; Thomas R. DeWolf, Lincoln;
Mrs. Jessie Miller, Dresden, Kansas;
Mrs. Alice Bates, Plattsmouth; Mrs.
Noll McHenry, Plattsmouth; Mrs. S.
D. Butcher, Houston, Texas. The
father preceded her in death a great
many years ago.
HAS CAR STOLEN
From Thursday's Daily
Last night Edward Rummel, well
known farmer of Mynard missed his
car, which he had left parked in the
yard at the farm and at once notified
the officers in this city of the taking
of the car. A general search was made
for the car and a few hours later Of
ficers Plckrel and Stewart discovered
the car parked near the corner of
Sixth and Pearl street, where it had
been left a short time before by a
young man. The -owner of the car was
notified of the finding of the car, but
Mr. Rummel declined to prosecute
the young man and was satisfied with
the roturn of the car undamaged.
SEEK SHELTER AT JAIL
From Thursday's Dally
The cool weather lost evening caus
ed the city jail to be a popular place
for the wanderers who were caught
out last night and Officers Plckrel
and Stewart were busy providing
shelter at the city bastile. There were
seven men who made application for
shelter as well as two colored women
hitch hikers who had arrived here
early In the evening. The two women
however were given shelter in other
quarters for the night and today sent
on their way rejoicing.
FUNERAL OF ROBERT COOK
From Thursday's Daily
The funeral party of Robert C,
Cook, resident here since 1916, de
parted this morning from the Sattler
funeral home at Fourth and Vine
street, going to Mound City, Missouri,
where the family formerly resided
and where Mrs. Cook is at rest.
(M - a - Doodle
Friday &
ipeoiai
will be Paid in Plattsmouth on These Two Days
Watch Next Thursday's Journal For Special Prices
Also read the Rocster-Bcoster ads in Thursday's issue for low
prices on merchandise to further increase returns from roosters !
These Rooster Days have been money-making days in the past for all poultry raisers
who come to Plattsmouth and this year will be the best ever. Rooster eating guess
ing contests with prizes as before, also $2.00 prize for largest load and $2.00 prize
for load brought from longest distance. in this trade territory. Payments in scrip.
Special High Prices for Your Roosters -Special Low Prices for What You Buy!
Mothers and
Daughters Hold
Fine Banquet
Sttged at Church Parlors of Eight
Mile Grove Lutheran Church
Many Attend.
From Saturday'3 Daily:
Last evening the mothers and
daughters of the community west of
this city were entertained at the
Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church,
where the annual Mothers-Daughters
banquet was held and a large num
ber preeent to take part in the event.
The banquet room was tastefully
arranged and the spring flowers used
in the decorative plan to add their
charm to the ecene.
Mrs. Julius Engelkemeier presided
over the banquet as toastmistress in
a very charming manner.
During the serving of the banquet
E. IL Wescott of this city played a
delightful program of piano selec
tions to add to the pleasures of all
of the members of the banquet party.
Mrs. A. Lentz, wife of the pastor
of the church, offered the Invocation.
Mrs. Edward Gansemer gave the
address of welcome to the members
of the party and to which the re
sponse was given by Lorene Engel
kemeier as the program of the even
ing was opened.
Mallnda and Hilda Frederich and
Catherine Hild were heard ' In two
very charming piano numbers that
were much enjoyed.
Miss Selma Kreager gave a re
sponse to a toast honoring the moth
ers of the community that was much
enjoyed.
Hiss June Keil also was called up
on for a delightful response to a
toast honoring the occasion.
Miss Marie Lentz gave one of her
always delightful readings as her
part of the program of the evening.
James Schafer was presented in a
vocal solo, "Asleep in the Deep"
which was given most effectively by
this young man.
The main address of the evening
was by Mrs. E. H. Wescott, who
spoke on "Road Signs," a very Inspir
ational talk and also was heard In
two vocal numbers.
HERE FROM SOUTH BEND
From Thursday's Dally
M. E. Bushnell, the assessor of
South Bend precinct, was In the city
today for a few hours, attending to
some matters of business at the court
house and with County Assessor W.
H. Puis. Mr. Bushnell is busy In
checking up the residents of his pre
cinct and listlner the Dronertv for the
(annual tax levy.
- Do
IN PLATTSMOUTH
i
Saturday, May 17-18
IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE POULTRY DEALERS
'retnium f rioe
PLEASANT BIRTHDAY PARTY
From Saturday's Dally:
Last evening the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Henry G. Soenplraeen--was the
scene of a very delightful, gathering
of the young friend3 of their son,
John Melcholr, to honor his eleventh
birthday.
In honor of the occasion a birth
day dinner was served at 6 o'clock
and the dinner featured by the birth
day cake and Its glowing candles to
add to the charm of the event.
Following the dinner the members
of the group were given a theatre
party at the Ritz to add to the com
pletion of a very happy event for all
of the youngsters.
These who enjoyed - the occasion
were James Mauzy, Jr., Donald Mar
tin, Billy Hula, Fred LIndeman, Jr.,
James Brown, Billy Griffin, John and
Richard Soennichsen.
Rooster-Booster
Days Set for Last
of This Week
Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18,
There Will Be Record Prices
Offered for Roosters.
The Business Men's Ad club, In
conjunction with the poultry dealers
of the city, are preparing to stage an-j
other of the big Rooster-Booster days
for Friday and Saturday, May 17th
and 18th and at which time there
will be premium prices offered tor,
the roosters that are brought to the
city by tho residents of the local
trade territory.
There will be advertisements of
special bargain offers as well as the
bring in the roosters, for the largest
load of roosters, $2 and for the one
coming the longest distance in this
trade territory there will also be a f 2
prize, both being given In scrip.
The business houses of the city
are co-operating in offering special
prices for all lines of merchandise
during the two days bo that the visi
tors to the city can realize a real ad
vantage In both the selling and buy
ing on these two big days.
There will be tdvertisements of the
special bargain officers as well as the
premium price to be offered for the
roosters and which will appear in
the Thursday issue of the Journal
and give news of the fins opportun
ities that these two days have to of
fer to the residents of our locality.
Watch for the announcement of
the rooster price and the special bar
gains and prepare to be here Friday
anu Saturday to take full advantage
of the fine opportunities that are
afforded them.
Two More Big
0
For toasters
Eagles Select
Officers for
Ensuing Year
Edward Gabelman Named President
of Host Aerie for State Con
vention in June.
From Friday's Dally
Plattsmouth aerie No. 365 of the
Fraternal Order of Eagles met last
evening at their lodge rooms in the
Eagles building to take up the im
portant matter of the selection of the
officers for the ensuing year. The
following were named:
Worthy President Edward
Gabelman.
Worthy Vice-President Ray
Whiteman.
Worthy Chaplain Lawrence
Klttenbottom.
Secretary John E. Schutz.
Treasurer B. G. Wurl.
Worthy Conductor Cass Syl
vester. Inside Guard John Jordan.
Outside Guard Arthur Lam
berson. Trustee William Hiner.
Physician Dr. R. P. West
over. The aerie regretfully accepted the
declination of James Rebal to serve
as the treasurer of the order at the
close of twenty-five years In which
he has handled this office. Mr. Rebal
has been an untiring worker for the
order and his splendid administration
of the treasureship has been greatly
appreciated by the membership of;
the order.
William Barclay, B. G. Wurl and
William H. Woolcott, special commit
tee on the Eaglos state aerie here
June 16th-18th inclusive, gave an
outline of the program for the meet
ing that had been developed so far.
Tho state aerie coming here Is t
distinct honor to the city and the
civic bodies should get busy in as
sisting the Eagles lodge in every way
possible to make this one of the most
successful meetings that the order
has held. The Btate aerie will bring
representatives here from all sections
of the state to participate in the
great meeting.
The committee is developing their
plans and will have several meetings
with the aerie between now and the
opening of the state aerie.
WESTMINSTER GUILD MEETS
From Friday's Daily
The Westminster Guild held a very
interesting meeting last evening at
the home of Marie Vallery. Devotlcn
als were led by Mary Swoboda. A
very interesting lesson on our "Na-
tional Boards and Missions" was
given by Mrs. Cloidt. At the close of
the meeting delicious refreshments
were served by the hostess.
HEBE FROM THE WEST
George Rhoden, who has been
spending the past year in the west
ern part of the state, returned to this
city to visit with his son, Galen Rho
den and family and other relatives
and old friends here and at Murray
Mr. Rhoden has been at the home of
his son, Glen and family near Ven
ango, Nebraska.
The many friends are pleased to
see this fine old time resident back
home and to be with the old time
associates.
Senior Class
Play Pleases a
Large Audience
"Hot Copy" Proves One of Most Inter
esting Class Plays Presented
in Recent Years.
From Saturday's Dally:
A large audience last evening wit
nessed the production at the Platz
theatre of "Hot Copy," by a fine cast
of the talented young people of the
class of 1935.
The play was woven around the
activities of the "Evening Herald,"
a small town newspaper and in
which the various elements of com
munity life were shown in the con
duct of the paper and the romance
that emerged from the "Hot Copy."
The scene was laid in the business
and editorial rooms of the newspaper
and here the exciting events of the
play were presented by the young
people of the cast.
Grace Welch carried excellently
the role of "Sylvia Dale," society
editor,, while Francis Stoll as "Bill
Gregory," a reporter, gave a clever
Interpretation of this character. Don
ald Cotner as'"Bud Rice," the fore
man of the papor and its composing
room. Bessie Carey and Mildred Cacy
carried excellently the parts of "Jean
Corwln" and "Peggy Wilson." writ
ers. Alice Wiles very cleverly enact
ed the role of "Hazel Winston." a
social climber, while Frederick Frlcke
was well cast as "Kenneth Wade,"
the editor of the paper and carrying
the chief role of the play and whose
romance with "Jane Corwln" made
one of the happy endings of the play.
Joe Case proved a fine character Im
personation as "Dudley Kay," a poli
tician and the holder of the financial
obligations of the newspaper which
he sought to control for his own ad
vantage. Virginia Trively waa de
lightful In the character of "Mrs. De-
vine," socially prominent in town and
whose activities must be followed by
the newspaper. Much of the comedy
of the play was furnished by John
Nottleman as "Randolph Peters," a
colored boy. i
Adding to the pleasure of the clev
erly given play was the orchestra of
the high school under the direction
of Hoyt Griffin, supervisor of music,
which gave the overture and a short
musical program in the Intermis
sions. The girls trio, composed of Jane
Boedeker, Velma Edwards and Lois
Meade, members of the senior class,
also added to the program with their
excellent musical offerings.
The play was one that the mem
bers of the cast and their director,
Wayne Alvord can feel greatly
pleased with in every way and the
earnest work that they have given
in the past weeks in its study and
direction waB reflect"- in the clever
way that it was prest ed.
In the production of these school;
plays there is always a force of un
seen workers that have a largo part
in seeing that the offering Is smooth
ly guided through to success and
which requires a number of commit
tees that are busy for days before in
getting set for the play. Among those
is the committee of properties, Naomi
Day, Dorothy Zitka and Louise
Bakke; the stage managers, Doran
Tiownmn. RrnHt Rlchter. Marlon
Reed. Charles Walden and Arnold
Buechler. Miss Mary Solomon was 1
the book holder and prompter for
the play. One of the Important fea-'
tures of the class play is the flnan-j
cial success that will go toward the!
parting gift of the class to the school !
and In this committee Carl Hula.'
Charles Walden, Avis Sylvester, Ger-
aldine Griffin and Frances Gamblin'
did a very excellent piece of work,
The class was assisted in the
preparation for the play also by Miss
j Florence Belghley, class sponsor.
Mother-Daughter
Banquet Held at
Elmwood Friday
Fine Program Enjoyed by Ladies in
Eeautifully Decorated Parlors of
the Methodist Church.
An outstanding event for the
month of May in Elmwood, was the
Mothers and Daughters banquet,
served at the Methodist dining room
on the evening of May 10th.
A delicious three-course meal was
prepared by the groups led by Mrs.
Henry Manning and Mrs. L. Davis,
and was served by the men of the
church to about 150 women.
White candles and red tulips decor
ated the tables and the favors of red
candles in a marshmallow, placed on
a lace tumbler dolley, were used in
a candle lighting service during the
program.
Lilacs and tulips in profusion de
corated the room, giving a festive air
to the occasion and indicating that
Mrs. Charles Miller and her assistants
were not only energetic dining room
leaders but artistic as well.
The program was planned by Mrs.
W. B. Bliss, the pastor's wife, and
Mrs. H. T. Capwell, who acted as
toastmistress.
Miss Harrigan led the singing with
Mrs. Guy Clements accompanying.
The program theme, "Traveling
Life's Highway," was separated Into
five periods, babyhood, childhood,
youth, motherhood and old age.
Special features were: Solo, "Moth
er I Love You," by Frances Ellen
Arnold; Reading by Betty June
Winkler; Horn solo by Donald Kelly;
Solo by Mrs. Vernon Clements; Read
ing "Mementos," Mrs. Eldon Stark;
A parable, "The End of the Journey,"
Mrs.. Arlo Pratt. An effective candle'
lighting service was given by Mrs.
Bliss.
Six young women dressed in pastel
colored gowns representing. Faith,
Confidence. Sympathy, Understand
lng and Tolerance, explained the In
fluence they had In the Uvea of moth
ers and daughters.
Each one lighted the candle of the
hostess at a table, who in turn light
ed the mothers' candles. After read
ing the pledge for mothers, the moth
ers lighted their daughters' candle
who in turn read their pledge.
Special recognition was given to
the oldest mother present, who was
Mrs. Cramer of Syracuse, who also
was the mother of the largest family.
She is now 82 years old and has
been the mother of 13 children. Mrs.
Mary Arnold of . Lincoln was given
recognition as the mother of the next
largest family, numbering eight. Tho
mother of tho youngest child was
Mrs. Philpot of Weeping Water.
A basket of flowers was presented
to the president of tho Ladies' Aid,
Mrs. Herman Reuterman, in appre
ciation of her untiring efforts for the
society.
RETURNS. FROM C0ITVE2TTI0K
From Friday's Dally
The Plattsmouth ladles who were
In attendance at the state conven
tion of the P. E. O. society at Ord, re
turned home last evening. In the
party were Mrs. Louis Lohnee, local
president, Mrs. E. II. Wescott and
Mrs. Virgil Perry. The ladles report
a very fine convention and Ord as a
most attractive city and where there
Is a great many very fine homes and
attractive churches and business
houses. The country nearby shows
tho effects of the drouth of last year
and has been swept by high winds
and in many spots there are deep
holes where the loose sand and dirt
has been blown out and swept over
other sections of the state.
WILL DELIVER ADDRESS
R. Foster Patterson of this city has
been invited as tho chief speaker at
a banquet given by the Masonic
bodies at Summerfleld, Kansas, on
May 29th. Mr. Patterson who is a
gifted orator and has been in great
demand for the commencement ad
dresses this year, will also be the
memorial day speaker at Summer
field. Frank A. Cloidt of this city has
also been invited to have a part In
the program with one of his alway
enjoyed vocal solos.
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