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Uebr. S'ate Historical Society U0 VOL. ho. u PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 30, 1935. NO. 34 Memorial Sun- day S( lervices at M. E. Church Dr. H. O. McClnsky Is Speaker and Delivers Fine Tribute to the Hero Dead of Nation. Memorial Sunday was observed yesterday at the First Methodist church with a union meeting of the churches of the city and the parti cipation of a number of the patriotic societies of the community In attend ance in a body. The church platform was beauti fully arranged with the spring flow ers and display of the American flag of the patriotic message of the day that was offered by Dr. H. G. Mc Clusky, pastor of the First Presby terian church. Iter. C. O. Troy, host pastor, gave the prayer and the scripture lesson of the day. The audience Joined In the sing ing of the "Star Spangled Banner" as the opening of the Service to furnish an Inspirational touch to the services of the day. The address of Dr. McClusky was one of the finest memorial day ad dresses that has been offered in the city and left with his hearers a deep lesson of the sacrifices and services that have been made for the nation by its sons. The title of the sermon was "He Loveth Our Nation." and in which the speaker brought out the fact of the benefits that the nation had received In the years of its life, the deep love of country that the average citizen held for the land of his choice. His tribute to the soldiers and sailors of the nation was one joT the finest, detailing the services of the men of the United Statese In'the many wars that have marked the his tory of the nation from the revolu tion to the close of the great world conflict In 1918. The choir of the church gave a very beautiful anthem "When the Grand Old Flag Goea By," while Wil bur Hall, gave as a solo number, "The Unknown Soldier," as a special tribute to the war. dead ot the na tion, the accompaniment being play ed by Miss Mildred Hall. There were large representation of the American Legion.. Woman's Relief Corps, American Legion Aux iliary and the Daughters of the Am erican Revolution in the audience that filled the main auditorium of the church to its capacity. HONORED ON BIRTHDAY Sunday was the seventy-first birth day anniversary of L. B. Egenberger, one of the long time residents of the city and In honor of the occasion a large number of the relatives and friends gathered at the home to spend the day with the guest of honor. The occasion was featured by a fine dinner at the noon hour and which was enjoyed by the members of the family very much and follow ed by visiting among the members of the group. In honor of the anniversary Mr. Egenberger received many gifts and birthday cakes to add to the pleas antness of the event. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Carter and Beverly Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Egenberger and sons. Bernard and Buddy, Miss Ruth Wendllng. Dr. Harley Hots, all of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Louis W. Egen berger, Mrs. Louise Bauer, Mrs. Mary Weekbach and Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger of this city. HERE FROH LINCOLN Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Royal, ac eompanied by Mrs. B. F. Wiles and daughters, Mrs. Ethelyn Mullls and Miss Florence Wiles, came down from Lincoln Sunday to spend the day. They were guests of Judge C. L. Graves, father of Mrs. Royal and Mrs. Wiles and daughters at the Carl J Schneider home. Joseph Manacek and Miss Laura Grasaman of Omaha and Mrs. Belle Stoner of Glen wood, were her Sun day to look after the arranging of their lot In Oak Hill cemetery aa well as visiting with relatives. From here Mrs. 8toner returned to her da tie at Glenwood after a two veeki vacation. HOLD GOLF TOURNAMENT The members of the Plattsmouth golf club held a very pleasant tour nament at the Country club on Sun day afternoon, there being some twenty-five to participate in the event. In the flag tournament the win ners were Dr. R. P. Westover, 3; Frank Horsack, 2; R. Kerr, 1; Low ell Devoe, 1; J. V. Oliver, 1; Lester Gay lord, 1. In the putting contest the winner was E. A. Wurl veteran of the club and a real golf enthusiast. The blind bogie resulted in a three way tie at 71 with Dr. Westover, E. A. Wurl and Ben McCarty In the tie. Old Resident Pays Visit to Plattsmouth Hon. Francis E. White of Los An geles Here vrith Daughter to Visit Relatives and Old Friends. From Monday's Dally This morning one of the earliest settlers of the city came home for a visit with the relatives and old time friends, Hon. Francis E. White, a notable figure in the history of Cass county and for many years secretary of the Nebraska grand lodge of the Masons. Mr. White was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Louise Haller, of Calumet, Michigan, who ha3 been on the west coast to visit with the par ents and other relatives and who is now en route home. Mr. White and daughter arrived In Omaha this morning and were met there by William F. Evers, superin tendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home, who brought them on to this city. Mr. Wnlte was delighted to arrive back in the community where In 1857. his father, the late F. S. White had located and where the family made their home over a long period of years and as he viewed the familiar scenes the years rolled back for this now snowy-haired pioneer of the great west. Today also was the sixtieth wed ding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. White and which made the arrival here more Impressive to this splen did gentleman, recalling the days of long ago when he was starting on his long and successful career in this City. Mr. White and daughter are house guests of Mrs. V. V. Leonard, sister of Mr. White and while here will also visit with the other relatives In the city and vicinity. Mr. White will attend the grand lodge of the A. F. & A. M. at Omaha Tuesday, he having served as grand secretary for a long period of years. ENTERTAIN FOR FRIENDS rrora IfoaOar's DUy Mr. and Mrs. Roy Otredosky this morning departed for Milllgan, Ne braska, where they are to make their home In the future, Mr. Otredosky having some time ago purchased a drug store and has been there for several weeks. Mrs. Otredosky has been honor guest at a number of social functions In the past two weeks, Mrs. Walter Tritsch having entertained for her, Mrs. John B. Livingston, and Mrs. Guy Long also entertaining a group of the friends In her honor. Sunday evening Mrs. Lon Henry and Mrs. Emmett Mullen were host esses at a 6:30 dinner party for Mr. and Mrs. Otredosky at which there were present a number of the old friends who are regretting very much to lose them from their midst VISITS HERE SUNDAY Don F. Schneider, of Ithica. Ne braska, was a visitor here Saturday evening and Sunday at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs Frank BloUer, Sr., as well as with the other relatives and old time friends of school days. Mr. Schneider is now employed by the Burlington at their Ithica station where he has been for the greater part of the time since completing his school work. The many friends were much pleased to enjoy the visit which Is the first here In many months. City Teachers Make Plans for Coming Summer Larger Fart will Spenfi Seme Time in Special Summer School Study Ecfore Short Vacation. With the closing cf the school year, the teachers of the Plattsmouth city schools ma he plans for the sum mer and this year will find most of them in school continuing- their edu cation to keep them abreast of new information and procedures in their t:pecial fields. Plattsmouth teachers have always been very professional in this sense and perhaps uo other school in the state has a larger percentage of teachers attend summer school. At this time, four members of the group have Master's degrees. Supt. L. S. Devoe and his family will again be in Lincoln, where he will have charge of recreational ac tivities for a group of high school students who will take Epecial music work t the University. He will also register for classes In the Teachers' College, Principal R. F. Patterson and fam ily will leave for Boulder, Colorado, June 7th, where Mr. Patterson will continue his work on his Doctor's degree. They will stop at Minden, Nebraska, for a reunion of Mrs. Pat terson's family. Mr. Reeder, vice principal, expects to continue gradu ate work in Science either at Nebras ka or Colorado. Mr. Wayne Alvord will continue graduate work at Nebraska as will also Miss Belghley, Miss Diehm, Miss Farley, Miss Garrett, Miss King, Miss Lee, Miss Muenstcr and Miss Whelan. Coach Rothert and Miss Jamej will also attend the summer session at the University following their wedding and will make a trip west at the close of school. Mr. Griffin will do graduate work at Omaha Municipal University as will also Miss Tritsch. Miss Prohaska will do work at the Creighton Uni versity and Miss Staats may also' at tend classes at Omaha University. Mr. Starrett will attend school in Colo rado, probably at Greeley State Teach ers College. Most of the other members of the faculty are planning trips or will be at home during a part of the summer. Miss Downey will be at her home In Grafton. Mis3 HIatt will take a trip to California and Miss Weiland also expects to make a trip to the west coast. Miss Iverson will spend a part of tlie summer at the nation's capitol in Washington. Miss Hornung will be at her home at Roca. Miss Tidball may spend a part of the summer at Madison, Wisconsin, home of the Uni versity of Wisconsin. Miss Weyrlch, Miss Martens, Miss Nolting, Miss Baird and Miss Perry will be at home with a vacation trip perhaps later in the summer. BROTHERS ENJOY REUNION Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Lamphere there was gath ered together Blx of the brothers of the Lamphere family, the first time in several years that they have all been able to be together for an oc casion of this kind. All but one of the brothers was able to be here for the get together. The members of the family enjoying the time in the dinner and also in the opportunity of associating as they had many years before when they were chil dren in the home here. The members of the party are planning on driving next week to Humsvllle, Missouri, where their father, George Lamphere, Sr.. is quite 111 at the home of his brother, Charles near that place, the sons expecting to be with the father for a few days. Those who were here for the day were Bernie Lamphere of Omaha, George Lamphere, Jr., of Lincoln, Birt, Henry, Charles and John of this city. FINED FOR INTOXICATION Saturday afternoon a complaint was filed before Judge C. L. Graves charging Dick Murphy and Jerry Horlahn with intoxication. The facts in the case were presented to the court and Murphy given a fine of $25 and costs and his associate $10 and costs for their offense. CALLED TO MURDOCK CHURCH Rev. Harry A. Schwab, who has been pastor of the First Evangelical church at 18th and Cuming street, at Omaha, ha3 been called to the Evangelical church at Murdoch, suc ceeding Rev. H. R. Knosp. The rules of the church are that a pastor cannot serve but seven years in one local area and which has caused the shift in the pastors as both have served their time In their charges. Rev. Schwab was Just recently elected as president of the Omaha Ministerial union and which office he must decline as leaving the city. Heavy Rains Sweep Over Most of Nebraska Rain Falls from Colorado Line East 1 trough Southern Part of the State Trains Delayed. from Tuesday's Dally One of the heaviest rains of the Epring season swept over the south ern part of Nebraska last night and early this morning and which in this city registered 1.52 Inches. The rain caused much del..y to traffic and trains from tha v.t-bt were many hours late in arriving here. No. 6 over the Burlington being six hours late while from the east there was also reported more or less trouble from the extent of the storm. Creeks east of this city in Mills county, Iowa, were reported as over flowing and delaying traffic over the Burlington from the east while to the south the rains were checking the Missouri Pacific between Omaha and Kansas City.. - . The Burlington - reported much heavy rain on their St. Joseph divi sion and whlchr. tied up traffic for several hours but was being cleared up by noon to almost normal condi tion. Reports from the west state that North Platte and vicinity had seven to eight Inches fall In a very short space of time and which has tied up the Union Pacific traffic from the west to a large extent. HOLD CARD PARTIES The Plattsmouth Woman's club held two very pleasant benefit bridge parties at the week end that proved very pleasant treats of the social sea son and attended by a large num ber. The parties were held at the charming home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hallstrom and Mr. and Mrs. James G. Mauzy which for the occasion had been most attractively arranged. The rooms were decorated with the bright colored tulips that added a most entrancing touch to the scene and made a very pleasant set ting. In the play Thursday evening Dr. W. V. Ryan and Mrs. Wrilllam Schmidtmana. Jr., were the prize winners while on Friday afternoon Mrs. Henry Starkjohn and Mrs. John Sattler. Jr., were awarded the prizes for their skill. Dainty refreshments featured both of the bridge events. The committee on Thursday com prised Mrs. J. E. Wiles, Mrs. J. F. Wolff and Mrs. E. G. Shellenbarger, while on Friday afternoon the com mittee was Mrs. Robert G. Reed, Mrs. Joseph Stodola and Mrs. Wil liam Baird. GUESTS AT FRICKE HOME Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Fricke and MrB. II. A. Wiggenhorn, of Ashland, were in the city to spend a few hours here at the home of F. G. Fricke and family and enjoying meet ing the old time friends In the city They returned in the late afternoon to their home in the Saunders coun ty city where Mr. Fricke is head of the Farmers 'and Merchant bank of that city. HERE FROM OMAHA Dr. and Mrs. John S. Egenberger. of Omaha, who were here to enjoy a visit at the home of Dr. Egenber ger's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger, have returned to their home. While here -they had the pleasure of Joining Ini the birthday observance of Mr. Egenberger. Death of Former Plattsmouth Lady at Portland, Ore. Mrs. Milton D. Polk, Member of Pio neer Cass County Family Dies After Long; Illness. The death of Mrs. Milton D. Polk, 77, a member of one of the pioneer families of Cass county, occurred on May 20th at Portland, Oregon, where she has been visiting at the home of a daughter, Mrs. George Fox, follow ing a very serious illness. Both Mr. and Mrs. Polk had spent the winter at Portland, but Mr. Polk recently returned to their home at Nampa, Idaho, and from where he was called to the bedside cf the wife. The deceased lady was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Vallery, Jr., and was born on the family estate near this city, spending her girlhood in this community and where she made her home until the departure of the family some thirty-five years ago for the west where they made their heme at Boise and later at Nampa, Idaho. The Idaho Free Press of Nampa has the following account of the death of this lady who had been a very active figure In that community; "Mrs. Polk came to Idaho 25 years oga and for 20 years made her home in Boise where Mr. Polk was asso ciated with the Idaho Daily States man and later with the Capital News. When Mr. Polk became interested In the Idaho Free Press here about 15 years ago, the family moved to Nampa where they had since resided. "Throughout her residence in Boise and later In Nampa, Mrs. Polk was prominent socially and an active club woman. 'Her Interest in chil dren and In helping those In need endeared her to those with whom she came in contact. She was known throughout the valley for her kindli ness and hospitality said one of her many friends, when Informed of her death. 'She will be greatly missed, not only by her family, but by her scores of friends.' "Besides her husband, she Is sur vived by three daughters, Mrs. George Fox of Portland, Mrs. Frank Banks of Spokane, and Mrs. Louise Burkee of Denver." There are also surviving three bro thers and two sisters, John F. Val lery, Denver, Charles A. Vallery, St. Joseph, Missouri; Louis Vallery, Lcs Angeles, Mrs. Kate Minor and Mrs. F. .E. White, Los Angeles; Mrs. Ma thilde Dutcher, Warrensburg, Mis souri. IMPROVES MATT. CONDITIONS Postmaster James W. Holmes has received notification of the resump tion cf a star route from this city to Oreapolls on June 1st and which will add greatly to the facilities for mail from this city. The star route will connect with train No. 27, from Ashland to Omaha and will arrive at Oreapolls for Om aha at 6:27 p. m. The mall for this train must be In the local postoffice by 6 p. m. and will then be pouched and taken to Oreapolis for delivery to the train. This will give the patrons of the of fice the opportunity of having their mall delivered early in Omaha and from where It can be dispatched to any section of the country. ASSESSORS REPORT The assessors of the county are closing up their work and gradually making their reports here for the year. M. E. Bushnell, of South Bend, assessor of that precinct, was here Saturday to make his report and was No. 6 on the list of assessors. Aug ust Schmidt, the efficient assessor of Louisville precinct was also here Monday and turned In his papers as did John LIbershal the assessor of the first ward of this city. VISITED HERE OVER SUNDAY The L. R. Feller family, of Omaha, were over Sunday guests at the Elmer Webb home, Mr. Feller having busi ness to transact with some of the river and stone quarry contractors south of town for the Paxton-Vlerling Iron Works, of Omaha, by whom he Is employed as foreman of the machine shop. They returned home last evening. VERY PLEASANT EVENTS The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Campbell, west of this city, has been made very happy by the arrival there on Monday of a fine little daughter who has come to share the Joys of their home. This morning Mr. and Mrs. Her bert Piper were made the proud par ents of a fine little daughter and who with the mother is doing very nicely. The friends of these two families will Join in their congratulations and the well wishes to the little cnes for the future years. Masons Receive Certificates for Proficiency For the Twelfth Year the Officers of i Plattsmouth Lodge No. 6, Are Given High Honor. From Wednesday's Dally Last evening Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M. was presented with a certificate of proficiency for the splendid Bhowlng of the officers in the work of the lodge following the inspection and school of instruc tion held Tuesday afternoon by Lute M. Savage, grand custodian of the grand lodge of the A. F. &. A. M. of Nebraska. The officers were given examin ations during the afternoon and at 6 o'clock local officers and Mr. Savage enjoyed a dinner party at the Stew art cafe that was a very pleasant event. In the evening the formal lodge meeting was held and at which time the ritualistic work was exemplified by the officers of the lodge for the visiting grand custodian. ' Mr. Savage was loud in his praise of the fine manner In which the of ficers, headed by Carl J. Schneider, W. M., had carried on the work of the order and gave warm words of praise to the Plattsmouth lodge for the fine showing made In the past years. This was the twelfth year that the local Masons have received the high honor of proficiency of their offi cers and which is very gratifying to the members of the fraternity. ' HOLDS PIANO RECITAL Tuesday evening the piano puplla of Mrs. J. M. Roberts were heard In recital at the home of their instruc tor on high school hill, there being a large attendance of the members of the class and their friends. The students showed remarkable artistic ability in the presentation of the various numbers and the splendid training that they have re ceived. The class reflected the great est credit on themselves and their teacher In the fine program that was given. There was also presented as a fea ture cf the recital. Miss Mildred Knofiicek, violinist, with Miss Bea trice Knoflicek as the accompanist. The members of the class were Corbin Davis. Billy Knorr. Delores Ruse, Betty Read. Marlin Hennlngs, Peggy Jane Wiles, Thelma Kroger, Darlene Edgerton, Helen HIatt. Phyllis Hennings, Bhea Edgerton. Margaret Ann Pitz. Stephen Davis and Jean Knorr. PARENTS OF DAUGHTER The announcement has been re ceived here of the birth at Omaha to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Droege, 812 North 35th street, of a fine little daughter. The many friends here will be pleased to learn that all are doing nicely. Mr. Droege made his home here In his younger years and has many friends who will Join In their best wishes and congratula tions. WILL MOVE TO LINCOLN Denver, Dr. J. O. Wilson, Inspector In charge of the U. S. bureau of ani mal Industry, will move to Lincoln, Neb., It was announced. Dr. A. H. Francis of the Lincoln bureau will replace him here. From Monday's UaUy E. P. Betts, assessor of Tipton pre cinct, was In the city from Eagle to day to look after some matters at the court house. Cass County Wheat Growers for Allotment Result of Vote Shows Contract Sign ers 244 to 29 in Favor Non Signers Also Favor. The wheat growers that have bn voting for the past week on the ques tion of whether or not they are in favor of another wheat adjustment program will be anxious to know how the vote totaled up in the county. The allotment committee composed of E. H. Armstrong, Greenwood, Henry Ragoss, Louisville, and Wm. Rueter, Wabash, counted the votes Saturday evening after the polls closed at 8 p. m. Following are the results: District I Salt Creek and Greenwood Precincts Contract Signers Non-Signers Yes No Yes No 47 5 34 17 District U Tipton and Stove Creek Precincts Contract Signers Non-Signers Yes No Yes No 26 7 26 8 District HI Elmwood and South Bend Precincts Contract Signers Non-Signers Yes No Yes No 43 1 39 23 District IV Louisville, Center, Weeping Water, Avoca, Mt. Pleas ant and Nehawka Contract Signers Non-Signers Yes No Yes No 65 12 73 42 District V Plattsmouth. Eight Mile Grove, Rock Bluffs, Libertq Contract , Signers Non-Signers Yes No Yes No - .63 4 7 - 22 - Tonli 244 29 248 112 Of the total votes cait 11.9 of the non-signers voted "yes" and 89.7 of the contract signers voted "yes." WINS CASE IN COURT In the trial of the case of E. II. Lulkart, state superintendent hank ing department vs. Leo -R. Rlkll. tried before Judge D. W. Livingston Tuesday in the district court, the court found for the defendant In the action. Mr. Rlkll. The defendant was charged with having withheld from the statements given the banking department rep resentatives, part of the property he possessed and which statement was requested by the state department la the matter of two notes of the de fendant held by the Bank of Mur dock, taken over by the state bank ing department. Mr. Rlkll In his defense stated that he had owed the two notes which were called by the state de partment at the time bank was taken over and that he had told the rep resentative of the department, a Mr. Gipson that he would take care of them if given time and later had re ceived assurance that the Interest rate would be lowered for a eettle ment. Later a Mr. Mathlcsen, an other representative' had visited the place later and again checked the property. The matter was settled when the defendant secured a loan of $2,100 from another bank. Later the action was filed and the trial of which resulted In the finding of the court for Mr. Rlkll and his vindication. VISIT FRIENDS HERE Mrs. George K. Petring and son, Richard, of Norfolk, were In the city Sunday, motoring from their home to visit with the old friends la the city. Mrs. Petring continued on to Nebraska City to visit with her par ents at that place and Richard will remain here as a guest of Corbin Davis for a few days and meeting the old school friends. VISIT IN IOWA Mr. and Mrs. David Pickrell and Mrs. Mary Pickrell, were at East Lib erty, Iowa, Sunday where they spent a few hours looking after the ar ranging and decorating of the family burial plot In the Liberty cenetery. The father and mother of Mrs. Mary Pickrell are burled at that Place.