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I 1 VOL. NO. II PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24, 1935. KO. 76 Y v Bishop Ernest V. Shayler Pays Visit to City Large Congregation Present at the St. Luke's Church to Enjoy Patronal Festival. A church almost filled with mem bers and friends of St. Luke's parish greeted Bishop E. V. Shayler of the Diocese of Nebraska Sunday morning for the Patronal Festival of the church. The Holy Communion was administered and the bishop preach ed on St. Luke "The Beloved Physi cian." In his sermon he paid a warm tribute to the "country doctor," the friend and guide of the family, and the lrved confidant of all. The Ideal of Christian living: was In social ser vice and to that neighborlinesa he urged greater consecration. He point ed out that there was no narrow con fining spirit about the teaching and work of Jesus Christ, but that He said "God so loved the world that he gave." To the unrest and conflict among the nations of the world the bishop set up Christian fellowship In the following of a common Master as the only unifying force. The sermon was Illuminated by sparkling illustrations and reminiscences. This service will long be remem bered, and fittingly commemorated the life of a great evangelist. The choir led the singing of various suit able hymns including the great an them of praise by the late Bishop WalBham How, "For All the Saints W ho From Their Labors Rest." NEBRASKA THIRD IN JUDGING The University of Nebraska senior livestock Judging team, coached by R. R. Thalman won third piaee Sat urday in the judging contest held In connection with, the Kansas City Royal livestock show. Burr Ross, Rosalie, Neb., was high Individual of the contest. The Oklahoma team won first place with 4.578 points and Iowa was sec ond with 4, CEO. Nebraska's total was 4,545. Texas, Pennsylvania, Missouri, North Dakota. Colorado, Ohio, Mich igan, Purdue, Minnesota, Kansas, and Wisconsin were other colleges com peting. . The teams competed In the judg ing of horses, cattle, hogs, and sheep. Nebraska was first in judging of horses; tied for first with Oklahoma In cattle; was eighth In hogs, and tied for ninth place with North Da kota in sheep. In the individual rating Burr Robb and Lawrence Condon, Aurora, tied for fourth place, and Vincent Ar thaud. Cambridge, Neb., and Paul Pierce, Ord, Neb., tied for sixth place in cattle Judging. Burr Ross tied for first In sheep and Ward Bauder. Pauline, Neb., tied for first in horses. Vern Hirsch. Lincoln, was the alter nate with the team. HUNTERS OUT BY HUNDREDS The population of Plattsmouth was reduced several hundred Sunday when the opening of the pheasant season drew out the hunters en masse to try their luck In the first day's hunting. In several cases ladies were also members of the hunting parties to try and bag the elusive pheasant. The larger part of the local people who were out for the one day Bhoot lng, visited nearest counties where the season was open and a number secured their quota of the birds while others wer less lucky. The rain that swept this section Sunday afternoon caused many to give up the hunt and start for home as the rain rendred the side roads hard to travel and with the hundreds of cars that were in the hunting ter ritory made travel a matter of the greatest difficulty. ENJOYS DEER HUNT Edward Yellck, of Des Moines, was In the city Sunday for a short visit with his parents and other relatives, being en route to his home from a two weeks hunting trip in western Colorado and Utah. The party were hunting deer and Ed secured the largest trophy of the group, a 600 pound six-pointed deer which was shot in the Utah mountains. MARRIED AT EAGLE Sunday morning County Judge A. H. Duxbury was called upon to issue a mrariage license to Miss Louis I. Kaatz and L. C. Oberle, both of Lin coln. The young people motored to Eagle where they Wire married later in the .day. The groom is a 'son of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Oberle of Eagle where he was born and reared. The newlyweds expect to make their home in Omaha where the groom is engaged as a salesman. State Seeks to Recover from a Former Banker Phil L. Hall, Jr., and Wife, Vedah, of Greenwood Made Defendants in Action Filed Saturday Phil L. Hall, Jr.. for many years head of the Greenwood State bank of Greenwood, one of the best known bankers in eastern Nebraska, is made a defendant together with his wife, Vedah, is an action filed In the dis trict court late Saturday. The state department of banking is the plaintiff in the action and asks a judgment of $10,261.48 against Mr. and Mrs. Hall and S 7,5 00 from the American Security Co., their bonds men. The action arises out of trans actions of the bank while operated by the Halls and which bank was later taken over by the state department of banking for liquidation and which is now in receivership. Mr. Hall has been engaged since the closing of his bank in work for the federal banking department in the receivership section and assist ing in clearing up defunct national banks In this part of the west. ... DEATH OF HAROLD WHITEMAN The death of Harold S. Whiteman, 35, occurred Sunday night at the home of his sister, Mrs. Olive John son, where he had made his home since the death of the mother a year ago. Mr. Whiteman had been suf fering from a lingering illness that had given but little hope to the mem bers of the family. The deceased was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John A. Whiteman, for many years prominent residents of the Nehawka community and where Harold grew to manhood and received his education in the schools of that place. Mr. Whiteman Is survived by two brothers and a sister, Mrs. Olive John son, Glen and Ray Whiteman of this city, two half brothers and two half sisters, Will Tucker of Canada, Mrs. Chalmer Switzer of Fremont, Abner Tucker of this city and Mrs. Bert Tucker of Los Angeles, California. WOMAN'S CLUB MEETS The members of the Plattsmouth Woman's club held a meeting Mon day evening at the home of Mrs. Wm. Balrd, with Mrs. Baird as hostess, as sisted by Mrs. Wm. Heinrich, Mrs. Fred Lugsch, Amana HIatt and Selma Dlehm. The meeting was largely attended and the ladies enjoyed a delightful program. The program was opened by Rev. G. A. Pahl leading the de votions. A business meeting followed, after which a very interesting report of the state convention held at Grand Island October 8, 9, 10, was given by the PlattBmouth delegates. Mrs. L. S. De voe and Mrs. L. W. Egenberger. Mr. Lee Knolle, with Mrs. Knolle as his accompanist then favored the group with two vocal selections, "Kome on the Range" and "Give a Man a Horse He Can Ride." A buffet lunch was served at the close of the evening. ATTEND MASONIC MEETING This afternoon William A. Robert son, grand senior warden of the A. F. & A. M. of Nebraska, with Wil liam F. Evers, superintendent of the Nebraska Masonic Home, departed for Omaha where they were joined by Lewis E. Smith, grand secretary and Dr. Luther H. Kuhns, past grand chaplain. They will attend a meet ing of the Masonic bodies of Dakota county, which Is being held at Ponca this evening. Former Resident Dies at Louisville of Long Illness Mrs. Harold Barnes, Formerly Kiss Mable Long, Called to the Last Rest Funeral Sunday. The death of Mrs. Harold Barnes, former resident of Plattsmouth, oc curred on Friday, October 18th, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Long who reside in the South Bend district. The death of the young woman came after a lingering illness from tuberculosis and which had gradu ally been 'battering down her health until death came to her relief. Mable Mildred Long, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Long, was born January 24, 1906, at Portland, Oregon, later the family moving to Plattsmouth where she grew to wom anhood and was married to Mr. Barnes at Glen wood, Iowa, on May 5, 1923. In recent years Mr. and Mrs. Barnes have made their home at Louisville. She is survived by the husband, six children, Harold. Jr., Marie, June, Lonnie Dale, Phyllis Kean, Trilla May, as well as the par ents Mr. and Mrs. Long, four sisters, Mrs. Lloyd Larson, Louisville; Mrs. Lawrence Smith, Silver City, Iowa; Loretta and Clara May Long, three brothers, Charles, Pacific Junction; Waldemar and Donald at home. There also survives two half sisters and a half brother, Mrs. Ruby Reeves and Mrs. Marjorie Steffer of Horton, Kansas, and Ray Long of Fruita, Colorado. The funeral services occurred on Sunday at the Christian church at Louisville. Mrs. Barnes having joined thsi faith when a girl in Platts mouth. The Rev. C. Loyd Shubert, pastor of the Murray church conduct ed the "services. ; The interment was in River View cemetery. HERE FROM NEW YORK . Matthew Gering Herold, son of Mr. nad Mrs. Henry Herold of this city, arriTed here Sunday from his home at New York City for a visit with the relatives and old time friends In this community. Mr. Herold is a member of one of the largest law firms in New York City which deals largely in the handling of estates and have many of the largest estates in the east in their care. Mr. Herold coming west was at Manhattan, Kansas, Saturday to witness the Kansas State-Nebraska football game, he being a. Nebraska alumnus. While at Manhattan he met Sam Waugh, well known Lincoln banker and former resident here who brought Mr. Herold on to this city. TO ATTEND MEETING The Plattsmouth public schools will dismiss October 24 and 25 of this week for the Nebraska State Teachers association. The district No. 2 meets at Omaha, Plattsmouth is in district No. 2; the state of Ne braska being divided into six dis tricts. Most of the teachers will be going to the Omaha meeting but a few intend to attend at Lincoln. The entire force will attend one of the six conventions held In Nebraska on these days. The convention carries with It many Inspirational speakers along the lines of modern methods in teaching as well as other speakers along scien tific and social lines. It affords an opportunity for the Plattsmouth teachers to get a contact with leaders in the educational thought of today. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT The many friends of Mrs. Arnold Lillie will be pleased to learn that she is doing very nicely at the hos pital in Omaha and it is expected that she may soon be able to return home. It will be necessary for her to spend some time In recuperating before she can resume her usual actlvties, how ever. VISIT IN CITY Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ozbun of Wau kee, Iowa, and Mr. and Mrs: Chester B. Briggs and family of Logan, Iowa, were here Sunday as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Briggs. jllr. Ozbun is a nephew of Mrs. Briggs. DIES AT FAIRBURY The message was received here this afternoon by the Sattler funeral home of the death of Mrs. George Bax, which occurred early today at Fair bury. The message gave no particu lars of the death save that the body was to be brought here Thursday at 3:30 p. m. for interment at Oak Hill cemetery. One son, Louis Bax, resides in this city and was notified of the death and to complete the funeral arrangements. Local Lady Has Part in Omaha School Meeting Miss Alpha C. Peterson, County Super intendent, Heads Rural Sec tion at Convention. Appearance of a represntative of the local schools on the programs of the Nebraska State Teachers Asso ciation convention in Omaha is a recognition of the excellent work be ing done in our system. The con vention dates are October 23 to 26. The local representative and hr part in the . program, is Co. Supt. Alpha Peterson, who, as president of the Rural section convention on Fri day afternoon, will preside at the conference. Well-known out-of-state speakers appearing on this program are Miss Alice M. Cusack. supervisor of primary grades in the public schools of Kansas City. Missouri; and Dr. L. R. Kilzer of the Department of Education, University of Wyoming, Laramie. Other out-of-state speakers listed on the Omaha convention program are Governor Paul V. McNutt of In-1 dlana; Supt. I. R. Stutsman of the I public schools In St. Joseph, Mis-j Bouri; Louis Untermeyer. poet and essayist of New YorkDrl-W.' R. Mc Connell of Miamr University in Ox ford, Ohio; and President W. P. Dear- ing of Oakland City College in Oak land Cltp, Indiana. HONOR DEPARTING FRIENDS Sunday evening at tne pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. August Kopp on South 9th street occurred a de lightful six o'clock dinner .honoring Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Meisinger who are soon departing for California. A number of close and immediate friends were present to., honor this well-known family whose leaving will be a great regret. The sumptuous and delicious dinner was Berved by Mrs. Kopp, assisted by her daughter, Helen Jane. After the dinner hour the time was spent In playing cards, all pres ent enjoying it very much. Later in the evening everyone left wishing Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger the best of luck in their new home. Those present to attend the event were Mr. and Mrs. Glen Weidmann and son, Floyd, Miss Alta E. Rohlfs, Mr. and Mrs. August Kopp, daugh ter, Helen Jane and son, Arthur, and the guests of honor, Mr. and Mrs. Allie Meisinger. IOWA PARTIES WEDDED Monday afternoon the Rev. V. C. Wright of the First Methodist church, was called upon to join the lives of Miss Violet Goodrich of Summers, Iowa, and Mr. Kenneth Wollen, of Lake City, Iowa. Following the mar riage which was held at the parson age, the rldal couple returned to the Iowa city. Mr. Wollen is engaged in the barber business at Lake City. HERE FROM ELMW00D From Tuesday's Iaily: H. B. Gibson, of Elmwood, was in the city today to look after some busi ness matters at the court house. Mr. Gibson is now connected with the state banking department in the re ceivership and liquidation division and has among other banks under his supervision, that of the Elmwood State bank. WEDDED IN COUNCIL BLUFFS Among the marriage licenses issued at Council Bluffs Monday, was one to Glen S. Ferguson and Miss Edith Mae Bax, both of this city. The young people were wedded in the Iowa city. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Ferguson. Patrol Contest to Increase Inter est in Scouting New Plan Provides Merits on Point System for Doing the Things that Scouting Teaches. From Tuesday's Daily: Boy Scout activity in Plattsmouth was given a new impetus at last right's meeting held at the high school gym, when it was decided to inaugurate a patrol contest that will run till around the first of March. A point system of merits will be work ed out, including 100 points to each patrol that holds a fully attended pa trol meeting on the alternate Mon day nights while general Scout meet ings are being dispensed with due to inability of Scoutmaster Larson to be in town those nights, which are sec ond and fourth Mondays. Regular Scout meetings are held at the high school gym, while the patrol meetings are held at the homes of members of the patrol. Other tentative points set up for the contest, include 50 points to in dividual boys for attendance at Sun day school or church service (maxi mum of 100 points in a week), in dividual points for listed good turns daily, as well as points to members who keep their dues of 5 cents each month of the school year paid on time. Other methods of earning poins will be worked out and announced at the next Scout meeting, November 4. The boys are all very enthusiastic over the contest, which will result in an increased number of merit awards and general advancement as points are provided for these. At the close of the contest, a suitable prize or trophy. will be awarded the winning patroL, ? The patrols and their leaders are: Black. Panther, Bill Rosencrans; Fly ing Eagle, Jim Webb; Flaming Arrow, Gavin Farmer, and Lone Wolf, Billy Evers. - Plan Big Hallowe'en Party A Hallowe'en party at the cabin on Thursday evening, October 31, with every member present, is being plan ned. A similar party last year proved a great success. Transportation will be provided for all the boys, who are to meet at Wescott's store around 7 o'clock. Further information will be given the members at the patrol meet ings next Monday night. Rules for Cabin Outlined Definite assignment for 24-hour week ends at the cabin were also an nounced, as follows: Flying Eagles, first Friday of month; Flaming Ar rows, second Friday; Lone Wolves, third Friday, and Black Panthers, fourth Fridays. An adult (21 years or over) must accompany each patrol to camp and remain in charge over night. If a patrol is unable to get an adult to accompany them over Fri day night, they may go Saturday and remain over Saturday night (with an adult in charge) but must come to town Sunday forenoon in time to at tend religious services or Sunday school, since that is one of the car dinal principles of good Scouting. Only members of the patrol assigned may attend any over-night camp and Scouts will not be permitted to go to the cabin at other than the assigned week-end periods. The old rule that requires hiking one way is continued in effect. Members of the various patrols are as follows: BLACK PANTHERS Jack Barton, Corbin Davis, Junior Devoe, Billy Knorr, Carter Minor, Earl Pittman, Bill Rosencrans, Richard Yelick. LONE WOLVES John Cloidt, Billy Evers, Richard Hilt, Roland Landis, George Mark, Burton Rishel. FLYING EAGLES John Bestor, Donald Busch, Theodore Libershal, Buddy Long, Allen Perslnger, James Sandin,.John Tidball, James Webb. FLAMING ARROWS Reno Edger ton, Gavin Farmer. Don Greer, War ren Reed, Phil Rosencrans, Allen White, Robert Woest, Tommy Solo mon. In addition to these, Stephen Da vis, rating as junior assistant Scout master, and John Rishel, as senior patrol leader, are active members of the troop and may attend any and all camp periods. A number of boys who have recent ly passed their twelfth birthday are to be added to the troop at an inves titure ceremony in the near future. Other boys who have or are about to become of Scouting age and desire to j join, should see Scoutmaster Raymond Larson, who will instruct them as to the requirements of membership. SPEAKS AT L0USVILLE E. H. Wescott was at Louisville Sunday evening where he was the speaker at the evening services at the Methodist church in that city Mr. Wescott is one of the active laymen of the church and an able speaker who pleased the large con gregation with his Inspiring address. Reunion of Members of the Todd Family Held at Farm Home of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Todd, Northwest of This City Many Attend. The members of the Todd family gathered in a delightful reunion on Sunday at the pleasant country home of Mr. and Mrs. Russ Todd, north west of this city, where there was a large group of the descendants and relatives of the late Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Todd, Cass county pioneers and founders of the family in thi3 coun ty. The guests came from many points in this section of the west and also the gathering included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Todd of Los Angeles and Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Anderson and chil dren of Sandstone, Minnesota, who are visiting the relatives here. The day was spent in visiting and enjoying the fine entertainment that had been arranged for them as well as the sumptuous repast that fea tured the day. Those to enjoy the occasion were: Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Todd, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Todd and family, Mr. and! '.'Mrs,' Richard Todd and family. Mrs. O. Sherman and daughter, Loura Lee, and son, Richard Dixon, of Asa- j land, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Todd, Mr. and Mrs'. Chester Todd, Mr." and Mrs. E., J. Meisinger, Virginia, Dor othey and Vivian Meisinger, Mr. and Mrs. J. Cameron, of Ceresco, Nebr.; Mrs. Dr. '"G. W. Todd, Virginia and Harriet Todd, Mr. and Mrs." Raymond Dowling and daughter, Rhena Ray, Mr .and Mrs. L. M. McCleave, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clark, Miss Clark was formerly Miss Edith Buzzell, Mr. and Mrs. Farley of Corn ing, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Smith and family of Hamburg, Iowa;' Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Todd of Los Ailgelea, Calif.; Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Anderson and children, Eileen and Kenneth of Sandstone, Minn.; Mrs. Cleom Fleish man of Louisville, Nebr.; Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Dwyer, Mr. and Mrs. T. E Todd and son, Albert; Mrs. H. Over- beck, Miss Ha Taylor, Fred and Anna Helsel, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Will, James and Margaret Will, Miss Mildred Knoflicek, Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Todd, Theodore and Forrest Todd, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Todd, of Plattsmouth. EPW0RTH LEAGUE ENTERTAINS The Leaguers are early birds. Mon day night, the Methodist church was the platform of a rollicking Hal lowe'en party, given by the Epworth League. The evening started with singing which was followed by var ious new games. After an evening of fun a lunch which would please even a queen Halloe'en witch was served and enjoyed by everyone present. The following were present: Mary Kay Wiles, Jeanette Hirz, Virginia Trively, Beatrice Arn, Mary Ann Highfleld, Katherine Hiner, Opal By ers, Delia Solomon, Martha Solomon, Amber Bomer, La Rue Bomer, Har old Stewart, John Rishel, Mary Mc Carroll, Kathryn Barkus, Marie Hughes, Doran Bowman, Shirley Selver, Ruth Ann Hatt, Mae Capper, Frances Lillie, Maymie Schwenneker, Mrs. Roy Schwenneker, Rosemarie Burcham, Warren Lillie, Leona Price, Rev. V. C. Wright, Miss Helen Hall. Kathryn Armstrong, Dick Watson, Earle Koeble, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Yelick, Margaret Yellck and Earl Carr. , A cordial welcome is extended to all young people who would like to attend Epworth League. Every Sun day night at 6:30, Young Men's Bible class room, M. E. church. Advertising will stimulate busi ness during so-called dull sea sons of the year. Try it as a tonic for your business. Distinguished! Party Pass Thru City on Zephyr Burlington Staff of Officers and Many . of National Leaders En Route to McCook Celebration. From Wednesday' Dally Last evening shortly before 6 o'clock the new Mark Twain Zephyr of the Burlington passed through this city en route to McCook where the large party of railroad ofliclals and guests will attend the observance of the completion of the Republican valley rehabilitation. The Zephyr was preceded by the special traiir' that brought the mem bers of the party as far as Croston, Iowa, where they had transferred to the speed train. The group composed some of the most distinguished lead ers in the business life of the na tion. The special train had left Chicago at 8 a. m. Tuesday and raced to the west for the connection at Creston. The members of the party on the train were: Burlington Directors. Grenville Kane, New York; Charles F. Glore, Chicago; Wallace C. Winter, Chicago: Laird Bell, Chicago; Gen. Robert E. Wood, Chicapo; R. loug las Stuart, Chicago; Frank B. Kel logg, St. Paul; Charles O. Jenks, St. Paul; Charles Donnelly, St. Paul. Burlington Officers. Ralph Budd. president; Edward Flynn, executive vice president; Bruce Scott, vice president and gen eral counsel; H. K. Holcomb, vice president, traffic; C. I. Sturgis, vice president, secretary and treasurer; W. F. Thiehoff, general manager; B. H. Taylor, assistant vice president; F. G. Gurley, assistant to executive vice president; A. W. Newton, chief engiener; T. J. Thomas, assistant to president; Dr. D. B. Moss, chief med ical officer?-A.- Ootsworth, Jr., pas-' senger traffic manager; W. J. Lahr, general freight agent; J. H. Finn, publicity representative; II. F. Mc- Laury, advertising agent. Other Guest. General Charles G. Dawes, chair man City National bank. Chicago; Edward G. Budd, Sr., president Edw. G. Budd Mfg. Co., Philadelphia; A. H. Swayne, vice president General Motors Corp., New York; F. C. Hor ner, assistant to vice president. Gen eral Motors Corp., New York; E. R. Breech, assistant to vice president General Motors Corp., New York; G. W. Codrington, president Wlnton En gine Co., Cleveland; A. N. Williams, president Belt Railway Co., Chicago; H. H. Brown, vice president Great Northern Railway, St. Paul; Sheldon Clark, vice president Sinclair Refin ing Co., Chicago. Various newspapermen from Chi cago and the east; press association representatives, etc. Reaching Creston, Iowa in mid aftrenoon, the entire group was transferred to the Mark Twain Zephyr, the Burlington's fourth and newest diesel-powered, stainless steel streamline "wonder train." They rode the Zephyr to Omaha, arriving there at 6 p. m. The press representatives and some others of the party continued on the Zephyr to McCook, Nebraska, picking up newspapermen from Kansas City, Omaha, Lincoln, St. Joseph, etc., en route and reached McCook at mid night. NEW CHAIRMAN HERE Tuesday Marvin Carr of Eale was In the city to look after some mat ters at the court house and also to visit with the many friends lor the greater part of the day. Mr. Carr has just been named as the chairman of the democratic county central com mittee. He has succeeded Elmer Hallstrom, of Avoca. who has re signed the position owing to other business demands, after having been very successful In his work in the last campaign. Mr. Carr is a son of the late Ed Carr, a democratic leader for many years in the west part of the county and has inherited his father's poli tical Judgment and loyalty to the democratic teachings. FILES DIVORCE SUIT From Tuesday's Daily. In the office of the clerk of the district court this morning an action was filed entitled. Ivy P. Palmeter vs. W. E. Palmeter. The charge Is cruelty. Tho parties are residents of the west part of Cass county. Carl D. Ganz appears as attorney for the plaintiff In the action.