Stale HistrrL-nl Society VOL. 270. II PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 6, 1935. NO. 36 Nebr. R. Foster Pat terson to Teach at Tarkio College ErilUant Young Educator Called as Teacher to Important Depart ment cf Alma Hater. Kobert Foster Patterson, member of the high school faculty since 1927 and principal since 1929, has been called to the position of assistant professor of the history department of Tarkio college, at Tarkio, Mis souri. The recognition of this able stu dent and teacher is a fine honor be stowed by his alma mater, but brings a profound regret in this city where he has been a splendid leader in the work ol the city schools and a strong j figure in the community life. Mr. Patterson, in addition to his very successful guidance of the high school here has also won recognition as one of the ablest speakers in the southeastern section of Nebraska and has gained much prominence by his work in this line. The resignation or Mr. Patterson i will be tendered at once to the local board of education, to take effect im mediately, that he may organize his work at Tarkio for the ensuing term. The riattsmouth city schools have suffered a real loss in the resigna tion of this brilliant young teacher who is advancing forward on a career that his ability should take him far on the way to the attainment of suc cess in the field of education. Mr. Patterson's educational career started with his graduation from Tarkio college in 1927, he coming that fall to the Piattsmouth city schools as history teacher which he very chly filled. He was elected as assistant principal in 192S and the following year succeeded J. V. Simons as tho principal of the school. Mr. Patterson has served longer than any one in the high school princlpalshlp with the exception cf Miss Olive Gass. He receivd his master's degree in history and political science at the University of Nebraska in 1932 and is now working on his doctorate at the University of Colorado. The new position in college work offers a greater opportunity for advancement over the public school in educational circles. Mr. Patterson lias been a very ac tive figure in educational circles in this section of the state, being a member of the Cass County School! Men's club, past president of the History Section of Dist. No. 2, three year3 president of the Eastern Ne braska Declamatory association and is now member of the State Board of Athletic control. Tarkio is one of the strong denom inational colleges of Missouri of re cognized scholastic standing and has experienced a steady growth during the past three years so that an en largement of the faculty is necessary. Students from this city who are attending Tarkio are George Adam, Cecil Comstock, Otto Stodola. and Evelyn Meade, who were graduated here under" Mr. Patterson from the high school. Mrs. Patterson as well as Mr. Pat terson, is a graduation of Tarkio, and will be located among old friends there. Mr. and Mrs. Patterson are leav ing Friday for Minden, the home of Mrs. Patterson and the following week expect to go to Boulder, Colo rado, where Mr. Patterson will at tend the University of Colorado and carry on his degree work. The family expect3 to return to this city about the first of August, preparatory to moving the household goods to their new home at Tarkio. The Journal has had very pleasant relationships with Mr. Patterson, and while sharing the regret that his going has brought to the com munity, extends best wishes for the greatest success in the great field of educational endeavor. SUFFERS FROM MUMPS Fred Hirz, well known plumber. Is confined to his home as the result of an attack of the mumps which has made necessary Fred giving up his usual activities for a time at least. His son, Robert, has Just recovered from the malady and it seems the sickness is making the rounds of the family. GRADUATES AT HASTINGS Mr. Paul Iverson, of Piattsmouth, was a member of the 1935 gradu ating class of Hastings College. Mr. Iverson is chairman of the Rocky Mountain Field Council of the Y. M. C. A. and was president of the Hastings College Y. M. C. A. in 1934- ft A i 1 N0SH3AI mVd 25. He is a member of Pi Gamma Mu and the Gamma Gamma Gamma So ciety, a member of the International Relations Club and the Peace Action group He was chairman of the 1934 College Council, business manager of the 1934 Bronco, a member of the Collegian Newspaper staff, and an of ficer in the Ringland Hall dormitory. Eastern Star Honors Two of Local Officers Mrs. Golda Wiles and Miss Clara Weyrich Honored State Grand Worthy Matron Here. From "Wednesday's Daily Last evening Home chapter No. IS 9, ".Eastern Star, joined in paying honor to two of their members, Mrs, Golda Wiles and Miss Clara Wey rich, as well as entertaining two of the distinguished members of the order, Mrs. Margaret McPheraon, Omaha, grand worthy matron, and Mrs. Grace Annes of Omaha, past grand worthy matrtfh. Mrs. Wiles was recently elected as grand Adah of the grand chapter and Miss Weyrich is retiring after a term of five years as grand representative of Texas in the Nebraska grand chapter. The members were delighted to have with them on this delightful occasion Mrs. McPherson, former Piattsmouth lady and now the head of the order in the state and Mrs. Annes v, ho is well known in this community as for many years she resided at Dunbar. Following the regular session of the chapter the meeting was turned into a reception honoring Mrs. Wiles and Miss Weyrich on behalf of Home chapter. Mrs. Wiles was presented with a beautiful set of candlesticks and candles while Miss Weyrich re ceived a handsome bouquet as a token of the esteem of her fine services. During tie evening Mrs. McPher r.on and Mrs. Annes gave short talks on the work of the order and which were much enjoyed. Dainty refreshments were served at an appropriate hour to add to the pleasures of the occasion. 4-H CLUB MEETING The Lewiston Gold Eye Needle Workers held their reorganization meeting at the home of Mrs. Earl Wolf May 28th. The leaders and officers were elect ed as follows: Miss Margaret Moore and Mrs. Wolf, leaders; Edith Marie Wolf, president; Betty Swan, vice president; Jane Swan, secretary treasurer; Marie Read, news report er; Margaret Hobscheidt, game lead er, and Eva Read and Emerene Top liff, program committee. The next meeting will be held at the home of Margaret Hobscheidt. NEWS REPORTER. PURCHASES RESIDENCE HERE Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott of Om aha, the former a brother of Jesse Scott of this city, hav become resi dents of Piattsmouth and are now lo cating in the residence property on North Eighth street that they pur chased through the Searl S. Davis agency. Mr. Scott and wife have made their home in Omaha for many years where he was engaged with one of the packing companies and having now retired from active work will enjoy the pleasant surroundings of our ideal home city. Mrs. Charles L. Pease Dies Sud denly Last Night Sudden Change for Worse Following Operation Comes as a Great Shock to Community. From Tuesday's Dally The community was profoundly shocked this morning to learn that Mrs. Charles L. Pease had passed away shortly before midnight Mon- day at the Methodist hospital at Omaha, where she had been recuper- ating from an operation performed last Wednesday. Mrs. Pease apparently had been doing very nicely until late iu the afternoon when a sudden change for the worse brought a rapid sinking of the condition of the patient and which brought the end in a few hours. Mrs. Pease has been an active an figure in the community durin- the years of her residence here, oper ating with her husband the Pease j Style Shop and in the conduct of which she had been active up to the! 1 ne eniy-eiuuiu luuuai cum-, The Flower Show committee want time of her last illness. She was also 'municatlon of the Nebraska grand to pubiiciy thank each and every per active in the social life of the com-;lodse of the A' F' & A' M" t :naha son who entered flowers in the flower munity and in the work of the Meth-f Tuesday alternoon held the election shQW Thoge Avinning prizeg win re odist church of ofricers for the ensuing year. ceive the shipment of the same direct Emma Margurite Bone was born' lD the 8elecUon the, lhre- leadinS: from the donors at the proper season in CreigMon Nebr or tbe various kinda f 5 m8 and passeHway at 1 30 pre8eEt reSident f Plattth bulbs, roots and other plants. The p ni " n. . iST She Twas m2rHed- "e "mlC and peonies will be shipped the to Charles L Pease in 1912 j circles of the state. t latter part of July and ,atter part of She leavesc Tmourn her death herl!! 5"!" A mouth: three sisters and four broth- F - ers. August Bonge, Ashton, South Dakota; Mary Wulff, Douglas, Wyo.; John, Bonge, Neligh, Nebr.; Edward Bonge, , Creighton, Nebr.; George Bonge, Plain view, Nebr.; Mrs. M. Joseph Murphy, Omaha, Nebr.; Mrs. A., A, Allen Chicago; " three half sisters and one half-brother, Mrs. Carl Haas, Congerville, 111.; Mr. Al bert rBonge, Creighton, Nebr.; Mrs. Carl Falter, Creighton, Nebr.; Paul ine Bonge, Piattsmouth; her step mother, Mrs. Jacob Bonge of Creigh ton, Nebr. FUNERAL OF HARRY WILCOX The funeral services of Harry M. Wilcox was held on Sunday after noon at the chapel of the Horton funeral home, Seventh and Vine streets, a large number of the old friends and neighbors being in at tendance to pay their last tributes to the memory of this kind and thought ful friend. Rev. C. O. Troy, pastor of the First Methodist church, was in charge of the service and brought words of comfort to the members of the be reaved family and the old friends. During the services Mrs. E. II. Wescott gave two of the old and loved hymns, favorites of the depart ed, "No Night There" and "Nearer My God to Thee," Mr. Wescott serv ing as the accompanist. The interment was in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. Harry M. Wilcox was born in Princeton, Illinois, in 1864 and had for the past thirty years been a resi dent of Piattsmouth where he was held in the highest esteem by a large circle of friends. He is survived by the widow, Mrs. Mary Wilcox, one son, Charles Ed ward Wilcox, Beatrice, one step-son, Clyde Dare, of Lincoln, one brother, Frank A. WTilcox of Cowles. Nebras ka, as well as three grandchildren, Marilyn Wilcox, Beatrice. Donna Mae and Wallace Dare of Lincoln. HERE FROM NEW JERSEY Monday evening Mrs. P. H. Mur dick, Jr., of FanwooQ, New Jersey, arrived In the city to spend a short time here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wescott and the other relatives and old friends. She was accompanied by Mrs. Marguerite Wiles Norlin of New York City and MIsb Virginia Irons of New York. Mrs. Norlin will visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Wiles here and Miss Irons with her parents at Lin coln. The visit of the ladies has brought a great deal of pleasure to their fam ilies as it has been a year since they were home and It is needless to say that the visit will bring many days of pleasure during their stay. The ladies made the trip by auto. HAS CAR STOLEN From "Wednesday's Daily " Last evening Henry F. Nolting, one of the well known farmers from west of the city, suffered the loss of is automobile from near Fifth and (Main streets in the heart of the city. Mr- and Mrs- Noltin vrcre in at" tendance at the Eastern Star meet- j ing and in leaving the car Mr. Nolt i ing had neglected to remove the keys ' I bnd as he came out to start home-j j " - - ward he found the car was gone. The night police were notified and a Pearch made over the city for the ear, but without success. The car was discovered this morning in Council Juus, lowa, ne: n uau ueen abandoned by the thief, William C. Ramsey Heads State Masons William A. Rohertson of This City Advanced to Senior Warden of Grand Lodge Tuesday. I llliaiu itxiLinj u wxaua, " . .. , . where nis narents. juuee ana airs. ' , .j IE w w n B0V i t T-t II w I t i -- r" t m i n n k I ' - xur. itamsey is ai me ineseui ine deputy attorney general of Nebras ka. The deputy grand master selected was Chancellor A- Phtllips of Cam bridge, who was a-resident here for some years and who was married here, to a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Perry Walker. The grand lodge advanced to the position of grand senior warden Wil liam A. Robertson of this city, long an active leader in Masonic work in the state and whose splendid service to the fraternity was recognized in his advancement to this important post. Walter R. Raecke of Central City was named as grand junior warden and Lewis E. Smith, of Omaha, was re-elected grand secretary which post he has held for the past ten years. Mr. Ramsey announced the follow ing appointments: Bishop George Allen Eeecher of Hastings, reappointed grand chap lain; Rev. Charles Durden of Omaha, appointed grand orator to succeed J Frank F. Travis of Beatrice ; Lute M. Savage of Omaha,, reappointed grand custodian; William J. Breck enrldgo of Hastings, who was ele vated to grand marshal; Earl J. Lee of Fremont, elevated to grand senior deacon, and Judge Edward F. Car ter cf the Nebraska supreme court, appointed grand Junior deacon. John W. Disbrow of Omaha was reappoint ed grand tyler. The oration, Tuesday afternoon, was given by Mr. Travis. The Grand lodge was host Tues day night at a banquet for Grand lodge members. There were no ad dresses. The Shrine Chanters of Tan gier Temple presented a musical pro gram. Eugene O. McKeown of Pipestone, Minn., grand master of Minnesota Masons is a guest at the communi cation. Ambrose C. Epperson of Omaha was made very venerable grand mas ter of the Past Grand Masters' Asso ciation of Nebraska at its annual banquet and meeting Monday night. He succeeds Frederic L. Temple of North Platte. Lewis E. Smith of Om aha is secretary. Virgil R. Johnson of Beatrice, retiring grand master, was inducted into the association. There was also present at the grand lodge, Hon. Francis E. WThite, formerly of Piattsmouth and Omaha and now a resident of Los Angeles. Mr. White, who is now In his eighty seventh year, came to Nebraska to visit the relatives and old friends and had the pleasure of meeting with his associates In the grand lodge in which he 6erved from 1899 to 1925 as the grand secretary of Nebraska. . . , ., .. .Verally of the community. The Flower Journal ads bring you news ofi . .. ... timely bargains. Read them! Flower Show Boquets Go to the Shut-Ins Committee Gives Review of the Ac- tivities of Those Who Made Show Great Success. The cut flowers exhibited in the ' FIovfer ghow and furnished by more than ,xtyix exhibitorS. at the close of tfae flQwer sn()W became tne prop. erty of thQ Flower Show committee. Under thc direction of Mrs L. w. Egenberger and a committee selected j by her to assist her,. all the flowers i were cared for, sorted and arranged in bouquets and were distributed to; i more than sixty people who were j confined to their homes by sickness, j age Gr other causes so that they 'might enjoy a small part of the flower show. These were promptly distri buted Sunday evening and early ! Monday morning so that they would be fresh and beautiful at the time , of the delivery of the same to the I people who were confined to their : homes HvoroH at earlier djltpn me Flower Show committee is now arrangin the notices to go to the various donors giving them com- plete directions for the delivery of the prizes. Those who won subscrip tions to the varlo.us magazines will receive an early Hating ;tf their sub scription direct from tne publishers of the magazines. ThfT committee will furnish the magazine with the name and address of the exhibitor so thnt the BtiViBrrintinTi can en direct I from the publisher to the prize win ner. . , A few vases, baskets and contain ers were not called for at the time of the closing of the flower show and the clearing of the halL These few containers have been left at the John W. Crabill Jewelry store so that the owner may call and obtain their vase or container. The milk bottles were furnished by the Home Dairy without any expense to the Flower Show, committee and the committee desires publicly to thank and express their appreciation to the Home Dairy for this courtesy. The Flower Show committee also desires to express their thanks and appreciation to Mrs. Arthur E. Rapp of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Miss Julia Svoboda of Piattsmouth, Ne braska, for their services as judges in making the awards of the prizes won by the entrants in the show. The chairman of the Flower Show committee particularly desires to ex press his thanks and appreciation to Mrs. E. H. Wescott, president of the Piattsmouth Garden Club for her generous assistance and advice which contributed very much to the success of the show. The chairman also de sires to especially thank every mem ber of the committee who devoted their time and assistance in canvass ing for entries in the Flower Show, in the selection of judges and in the assistance given to the persons who brought the flowers for entry in the show, and the many details necessary to be taken care of so as to make the Flower Show prove a success. The Flower Show committee also desire to express their thanks and appreciation to the Chamber of Com merce for its liberal contribution to the expenses of the Flower Show. The committee desires to publicly thank the Knights of Columbus for the free use of their hall. It is only through a united effort that an institution of this character can be made a success. It requires those who do the work, those who raise the flowers and enter the same in the Flower Show and take the pains to prepare the exhibits which constitute the beauty and character of the show itself and also it re quires the normal support of the community by the attendance of the business men, the schools, the pro fessional men and the people gen- I Show is not merely a fiattsmouin in- stitution, but is open to the entire county. The committee is aware of the fact that people all over the coun ty were very much interested and would have participated had it not been for inclement weather. Weath er conditions are a thing which can not be determined in advance in fix ing the date for the holding of the Flower Show, and not even the very days on which the Flower Show is held. A year ago the show was held on the 25th and 2Cth of May. At that time most of the iris were gone, the peonies and roses were plentiful. Many other flowers had withered un der the drouth and hot sunshine. This year the iris, columbines, and daisies were at their best. The peonies and roses were only just be- luiitug iu uuiol iuj til, r. line 1111- ehow was held this year a week later than it was one year ago. Every institution that carries the educational value, the cultural train ing that is to be found in the Flower Show should receive the united sup port of the community where the same is held and the people should take advantage of the opportunity, be present and encourage those who carry the burden of making it a suc cess. Rotarians Discuss Plans for Civic W ork Very Interesting Program Presented at Meeting Held on Tuesday S. S. Davis Leader. The Rotary club at their weekly luncheon Tuesday had a very fine program on civic projects, which was in charge of Searl S. Davis. , The program embraced many worth while suggestions by the two speakers who were presented by Mr. Davis to-tliscusS'th. Beads- of the community as recreational projects. ' Dr. H. G. McClusky took up a number of the means of usefully oc cup'ylng'leisure time which embraced several sports such as golf and tennis, reading at library dt home, parti cipating in Chamber of Commerce and other civic organizations as well as church activities which opens a wide range of useful labor. Superintendent L. S. . Devoe dis cussed a number of useful projects which included the conversion of the old high school building into a museum that could be used in the preservation cf tokens,- pictures and data of the early history of Piatts mouth and its people, the formation of hiking clubs to enjoy the summer idle hours in walks over the hills of the nearby territory, boating when the Missouri river work is completed and taking the fullest advantages of the river as well as the formation of discussion clubs that would meet once a week. R. Foster Patterson was present at the meeting as a guest of Frank M. Eestor and was presented to the members of the club who joined in their expression of regret at his leav ing the city. The sentiments of the club were presented by E. II. Wescott who paid a very fine tribute to Mr. Patterson and his work in the com munity. Mr. Patterson responded very feelingly to the expressions or the Rotarians. WILL ENTER SCHOOL Miss Pauline Nowacek of this city, who has been for the past several years in the employe of the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co., in the district offices here, has resigned her position to enter the study of relig ious orders. Miss Nowacek is to enter the Mt. St. Scholastic school at Atchison, Kansas, which is maintained by the Benedictine sisterhood of the Roman Catholic church. She will study at the great Kansas school for the pur pose of fitting herself for the work of the order. This is the second member of this family to prepare to devote their life to the work of the church, as the youngest son of the family, Faustine, Is now a student at the preparatory school for boys at Atchison, in train ing for the St. Benedict's college to fit himself for the priesthood. Forgetting last year's drought, Cass county farmers are looking I hopefully to the present season to; produce bounteous crops. I J. fL Reeder Named as High School Principal Present Science Teacher to Take Post Vacated by Resignation of R. Foster Patterson. From Tuesday's Dally The board of education of School District No. 1, met last evening at the high school building to tukt- up the matter of the resignation of It. Foster Patterson as principal, follow ing his election as assistant teacher cf history in Tarkio college. The board by unanimous vote se lected J. R. Reeder, who this year has been assistant principal, to lake the position vacated by Mr. Patter son and Mr. Reeder will serve as the principal for the coming term. Mr. Reeder is one of the best known members of the high school faculty and has since the fall of 3 929 J. R. REEDER. - New Principal of Piatts mouth High School been connected with the Piattsmouth high Bchool, teacher in the science department of the school in which he has proven a most efficient instructor and has been, very active in all of the affairs of the school. The many friends of Mr. Reeder will be pleased to learn of his being called to the new position and there i3 no doubt that under his able and efficient leadership , that the high school will be maintained at the pres ent high standard that has made it one of the leading schools of this section cf the state. HAVE PLEASANT MEETING The W. C. T. U. held a very Inter esting meeting on Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs. O. C. Hudson, a large number of the ladies being in attendance at the event. The devotional period was in charge of Mrs. George B. Mann. Mrs. E. H. Wescott, union presi dent, had charge of the group sing ing, the members joining in the W. C. T. U. songs and which were much en joyed by the members of the group. The program of the afternoon was largely covered by a discussion by J. A. Capwcll, well known r.:cinbcr of the bar, of the recent laws of the Nebraska legislature covering the legalizing of the sale of liquor in the state. The speaker took up the var ious sections of the law ai.d dis cussed them and their bearing on the operation of the law in the state as covering the legalized r:ale of liquor. The meeting was closed with the W. C. T. U. benediction and followed by serving of delicious refreshments by the hostess, who was assisted by her daughter. Miss Leona. RELATIVE LOSES LIFE E. P. Stewart of this city discov ered in the list of dead reported from the flood swept area cf Cambridge, the baby girl ol Mr. and Mrs. Tru man Mousley, the latter a cousin of Mr. Stewart. The child was drowned when the family were marooned in a tree, falling into the surging waters of the Republican river and swept away. 1IYNARD COMMUNITY CLUB The postponed meeting of the My nard Community club will be held on Friday evening, June 7th at 8 o'clock. The May program will be preeented. Air are urged to be in attendance. t -it i 1 '': ' '..l. J 5 -..'... ' ....... ' llWWfort' y '. v " ' " ;- : ' S ' ' ? t, i - - f ' . -r. .. '. ' . : ' -: v : , j