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Ktlr. State Historical Society own CL. NO. II PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, NOV. 11, 1935. NO. 81 m 1 w - irial List is Set for Coming Term of Court Jury Term Will Open on Monday, No vember 18th With Criminal Cases First on Trial. District Judge D. W. Livington was in the city Wednesday afternoon and htld a short session of the court, taking up the calling of the docket tor the November term of the court. The assignment of cases was made as follows: Trial List, November Term, 1935 The State of Nebraska vs. Don Cunningham, Monday, Nov. 18, 10 a. m. The State of Nebraska vs. Jack Wise, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1:30 p. m. The State of Nebraska vs. Ernest Harding, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 9:30 a. m. Ed A. WIedeman vs. Estate of Neils P. Petersen, Thursday, Nov. 21, 9:30 a. m. Lawrence C. Baldwin vs. Dr. W. H. Tuck, et al, Friday, Nov. 22, 9:30 a. m. Albert Maahs, Diebold Willm, Jr., Elmer R. Adams, vs. Searle & Chapin Lumber Co., (3 separate cases) Mon day. Nov. 25, 10:00 a. m. The Neb. Dept. of Banking vs. Fred Heil, et al, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 9:30 a. m. Ray Herold vs. Martin R. Bloom, Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1:30 p. m. Rogene V. McNally, by Mabel E. Baldwin vs. Ed G. Steckley, Wednes day. Nov. 27. 9:30 a. m. Charlotte Tracy by Carrie Tracy vs. Arthur A. Beatty, et al, Monday, Dec. 2, 10:00 a. m. Mildred Gaddis vs. I. G. Hornbeck, Tuesday, Decfl 3, 1:30 p. m. Verner Markel vs. Richard Glas meyer, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 9:30 a. m. Foot of Docket. Securities Investment Corp. vs. M. A. Krejci. Warren Oil Co., vs. Ernest Weiss. Fred E. Bodle, Trustee, vs. J. Leon ard Epler, et al. Ole Olsen vs. Tobln Quarries, Inc. Robert White vs. Joe H. McMaken, Sr.. et al. E. II. Lulkart, Supt. Banks vs. A. L Becker Louise Parsell vs. Delvin Landis. The Slate of Nebraska vs. Frank Con ley. The State of Nebraska vs. Carl Merscheim and William Wirth. SCHOOL MEN HOLD MEETING From Thursday' Dally Last evening the members of the Schoolmen's club of Cass county met at Alvo where they were guests of Superintendent L. M. Hauptman, of the Alvo schools with representation from all sections of the county. S. M. Corey, member of the faculty cf the University of Nebraska, was tho speaker of the evening and gave a very fine talk on "Education" In which he urged the training of the people to develop their power so that by practices and study the cycles of depression that have visited the country at different times might be avoided. Dale Ganz, popular Alvo young man, was heard in a very delightful Aocal offering that added much to the entertainment of the evening. The meeting was presided over by II. E. Warren, of Greenwood, the president of the club. At the close of the venlng the mem bers of the party were entertained at a delightful luncheon. Those present from this city were Superintendent L. S. Devoe, J. R. Reeder, Hoyt Griffin and Lee Knolle. FUNERAL OF T. S. CLIFFORD From Friday's Dally This morning at the Streight fun eral home was held the last rites for T. S. Clifford, a long time resident of the community, there being pres ent a group of the old friends to pay their last tributes to the companion of many long years. Tho body was borne to the last resting place by former members of the B. P. O. E. lodge of this city, II. G. Goos, E. J. Richey, R. W. Clem ent, William Schmldtmann, Sr., John Lutz, L. D. Iliatt. MARRIED AT CITY HALL Judge C. L. Graves was called upon to join In wedlock Wednesday at the city hall. Miss Vivian Floy Chadd and Mr. Michael Thomas Kelly, both of Omaha. The bridal couple was accompanied here by Miss Belva Mauer, of Omaha who witnessed the ceremony with Warren Tulene, who was called to the city hall to see that the event was properly witnessed. NEW LICENSE PLATES The new auto license plates for Cass county for 1936 were received Wednesday at the office of County Treasurer John E. Turner. The new plates have gray numerals on a back ground of black. The plates wiil not be ready to is sue tor some time, Mr. Turner states, as the legislature now in session will have to clarify the law as to the payment of the taxes before the plates can be issued. Until this mat ter is settled and the treasurers cf the state receive their instructions the plates must be kept in storage As soon as the delinite ruling is made on the tax matter the an nouncement will be given the public as to the issuance of the plates. Hearing Held on New Road to the Young Cemetery No Decision by the Commissioners Pending the Investigation and Inspection of Site. Wednesday the board of county commissioners held a hearing on the matter of the opening of a new road leading to the Young cemetery south of this city, for which a petition of the lot owners and residents had been made some time ago. The road which is proposed would be made through the farm owned by T. H. Pollock of this city, who was represented at the hearing by Attor ney A .L. Tidd, objecting to the con struction of the road as proposed as causing damage to the value of the farm by separating a tract from the main farm and which it was contend ed would have little sale value sepa rated from the main farm. The proponents and petitioners were represented at the hearing by Attorney W. A. Robertson, their peti tion being that there was great need of the road leading from the south to the cemetery and the lack of the road made it difficult to reach the cemetery. The board of commissioners heard the arguments for and against the road as well as considering the re port of the appraisers assessing dam ages at 1800 for the owner of the land if the road is constructed. The board did not take definite ac tion on the matter pending a per sonal visit to the scene and an In spection of the route of the highway and its effect on the farm through which It Is proposed to lay the new roadway. KLUB TO HOLD BANQUET From Friday's Daily The Kas3 Kounty Korn Karnival Klub will hold a stag banquet on No vember 21, R. W. Knorr, klub ko- ordlnator, announced this morning. The moving pictures of Korn Kar nival scenes taken by Emil J. Wey rich, which feature both black and white, and color pictures, will be shown. L. S. Devoe will preside as toast- master and R. Foster Patterson, the klub's official announcer and program director, will drive here from Tarkio, Missouri, to attend and give a short talk. Tickets will be placed on sale to morrow and persons desiring to pur chase may do so by seeing Lyon Minor, Charles Barnard and Henry Noltlng. These are BOc per plate. More details concerning the pro gram to bo announced later. SIXTH GRADE ENTERTAINS The sixth grade pupils of Miss Hiatt's room entertained the third and fourth grades on Friday after noon, in the Central building audi torium. The entretainment was in the form of a Fall Festival. The first number was a playlet, "Hallowe'en Pranks," which had been directed by Elizabeth Ann Wiles. Piano selections were given by Dar lene Edgerton, Ralph Hilt and Thel ma Kruger. Recitation were given by Maxine Graves and Darlene Edger ton. Hallowe'en stories written and read by Margaret Fricke and Sanford Short. A group song was given by the sixth grade girls. The program was greatly enjoyed by the children. W R C to Carry on Work of the Organization While Membership Small and Years Increasing, Patiiotic Body De cide to Continue. The members of the Woman's Re lief Corps of this city, met Wednes day for the purpose of determining whether or not the corps should be continued or to yield to the passing of time and cease to function as an active organization. There were twelve of the members present and the sentiment was that the corps should be continued, altho many of the old time activities would bo given up as well as the custom of holdings their meetings at the court house as has been the custom since the building of the county structure. The records and trophies of the corps are being presented to the li brary to be preserved there as a part of the permanent record of this great auxiliary to the once mighty Grand Army of the Republic. The organ and other more bulky furnishings of the rooms will be stored in the future, the members of the W. R. C. plan to have their meetings at the homes of the mem bers when possible and to keep alive the patriotic spirit that animated these women In the long years past. There was present at the meeting Wednesday, Mrs. Agnes Chapman, of Lincoln, the first president of the Corps on its establishment in the eighties here, the members finding the greatest pleasure in the welcome visit of their long time leader. Two of the present officers, Mrs. Val Burkle and Mrs. L. B. Egenberger, are completing forty years as .offi cers in the W. R. -C, certainly a notable record of continuous service In the work of the patriotic organ ization. ADDRESSES SCHOOL L. M. Williamson, representative of the American Red Cross, from the regional offices at St. Louis, was in the city Thursday and spoke at the convocation of the junior high school. Mr. Williamson in a fine manner presented the Red Cross program of education which this year is directed on the matter of home accidents and their prevention by safety first train ing. The speaker pointed out that a large percentage of accidents have origin in the home, urging the young people of the school to strive to as sist with their parents in removing the causes that might lead to serious accidents in the home. The young people followed the re marks of Mr. Williamson with the greatest interest and with the cam pagin presented by the teachers of the school, will be a long step toward the elimination of many of the ac cidetns that so often occur in the home. HERE FROM SIOUX CITY From Saturday's Dally: John Sneed, veteran Burlington railroad man, was in the city to day for a few hours visiting with his aunt, Mrs. J. H. Adams and with the many old time friends in the community. Mr. Sneed is making his borne at Sioux City, where the family have resided since leaving this city, he having had the run on the Burling ton from South Sioux City to O'Neil. He reports that business on that line has been good the past summer and the best for several years. The many old friends were pleased to meet M .rSneed and to know that he is feeling so much improved in health. STEAL COAL FROM SCHOOL From Thursday's Dally Deputy Sheriff Tom Walling was called to Cullom this morning where the theft of some two tons of soft coal was reported from the shed of school district No. 30. The theft of the coal was discovered this morning when Miss June Keil, the teacher, ar rived to open the school. This is the first case of fuel being stolen from the country schools, altho last winter there were a number of these cases reported. So far there has been no trace found of the robbers. CORYELL STATION ROBBED The Coryell service station on Washington avenue which in the past lias been the object of several visits by robbers, was again "knocked of?" sometime Thursday night. 'The breaking into the station was discovered this morning when the station was opened for business and a check revealed that a quantity of candy had been taken as well as the radio of the station being carried away. This is the second time that the radio has been taken a3 it was recov ered some months ago by Sheriff Syl vester and Deputy Sheriff Walling at Omaha where it had been hidden. Local Motorists Discover Traffic Trap at Avery General Arrest of Cass County Motor ists on Various Charges Are Being Made. A number of motorists from this city and vicinity are reporting that the unwary traveler is being grabbed in a traffic trap in the vicinity of Avery on various charges and forced to disgorge flne3 and costs. The charges are Tery elastic and can be made to cover a multitude of traffic sins as it were. Parties here report that they have been pinched for driving with park ing lights on, lights not properly set, altho the most common of the charges seems to be that of speeding and in which the drivers are charged with excessive speed from 55 to 70 miles an hour In this particular area. Sev eral who have protested the speed charge also have been charged with resisting an officer, sHho their pro tests have been merely verbal ones. The parties picked up are taken to the home of the judge and given a summary trial and usually are will ing if the fine is not too excessive, to settle up and be on their way. ADDRESSES HIGH SCHOOL Friday at the high school convo cation Rev. J. A. Stevenson, of Phila delphlafl was the speaker and gave the young people of the school a fine and much appreciated address. Rev. Stevenson is a member of the Presbyterian board of education and his talk to the young people Friday was on "The Fine Art of Thinking," the speaker covering this subject in a fine manner and in which he urged the student body to adapt themselves to education and study that they might acquire the art of securing the best from their knowledge. Dr. Stevenson is to be the speaker at a Sunday evening meeting at the First Presbyterian church. His visit to the school was much appreciated by the students and the members of the faculty of the school. ENJOY BIRTHDAY PARTY From Friday's Dally Last evening the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. C WeBCott was the scene of a very pleasant birthday party honor ing Miss Marion Fricke, niece of Mrs. Wescott. The event featured a 6:30 dinner, the settings for the dinner being made very attractive with the fall flowers used to add to the charm of the occasion. The evening waa spent In having a general good time among the members of the family party. Those attending were Dr. and Mrs. F. L. Cummins, Mrs. J. M. Roberts, Mrs. Maude Fricke and daughter, Marion and the host and hoBtess, Mr. and Mrs. Wescott. ARRIVE IN CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. Allie Meisinger and son, Marlon, with their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Rhoads have had a most enjoyable tour to California and arrived in fine shape. They are at present visiting Mr. Melsinger'a bro ther and wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meisinger at Santa Ana. ENROLL IN JUNIOR RED CROSS Two rural schools in Liberty pre cinct, Union, have enrolled in the Junior Red Cross, reports the chapter chairman, Miss Augusta Robb. They are , Factory ville (Dist. 18), Louise Foster, teacher, and Swan school (Dis trict 13), Sarah McQuin, teacher. Chamber of Commerce Has Fine Meeting Reports Received as to Sales Pavilion, King Korn Banquet and Also Promise of New Paving. From Friday's Dally A largely attenGeu and enthusiastic meeting v.a? attended by members of the ciiamber of commerce director ate yesterday noon. L. M. Williamson, Lincoln, field representative of the American Red Cross, addressed the membeis on the work of the society. He told the directorate members of the situations which arose in west era Nebraska after the Republican Valley flood disaster and how the Red Cross relief work functioned in the time of stress Telling his audience that perhaps there was a lesson in the disaster, for Plattsmouth people and residents along rivers, he said that much of tho damage to property and loss of life in the Republican flood was due to the fact that residents ignored warnings of the flood danger given them. Williamson also gave specific in stances of leadership, heroism and other laudatory acts which he ob served while helping the conduct of the relief situation. During his re marks he also praised Judge A. H. Duxbury for the service he had ren dered locally to world war veterans. Sales Pavilion Discussed. Discussion of the possibilities of establishing a sales pavilion similar to those at Syracuse, Auburn and Humboldt, where live stock sales draw large crowds each week, was made. E. J Weyrich. John P. Sat- tier,. Sr., end President F. I. Rea each spoke briefly on 'the subject. R W. Knorr reported that the King Korn banquet was to be held soon, and that the date would be announced shortly. L. S. Devoe also reported that their "grand opera" troup had played at the Heil school and was now making a southerly swing over the county, building up good will for the town. Reverend V. C. Wright, pastor of the First Methodist church was In troduced to the chamber members and welcomed by the body. Among the communications re ceived was one from D. D. Walnscott, county agent, Inviting Cass county farmers and business men to attend a Soil Conservation meeting at Weep ing Water on November 12th. Speak ing at Phllpot hall, a luncheon and a field trip to Inspect conservation work at the Ezra Ncben and Paul Swan farms are included in the program read. F. M. Bestor told the meeting that the Sixth street WPA repaving was definitely approved, and that work had to be started by November 25th. IMPROVES BUILDING Paul II. Wohlfarth, contractor, who has the contract on the repair and improving of the postoffice build ing here, is pushing the work to com pletion and the various changes to be made will soon be ready for the acceptance by the inspectors. The improvement program will cover a great many places on the building, one being the roof which is being placed in first class shape and has received a new coat of paint, the mason work of the building pointed up, the windows in the building re paired and placed in first class shape and other minor changes made that will add to the improvement of the building and its comfort. MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE Wednesday afternoon at the court house occurred the marriage of Miss Vera Maye Graves, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Graves, of Bellevue, to Everett J. Neal, of Fort Crook. The marriage lines were read by Judge A. H. Duxbury and the cere mony witnessed by Mr. and Mrs. Gates Miller of Bellevue. The groom Is a corporal with the 17th Infantry at Fort Crook and is well known to many of the local people. From Thursday's Dally Mayor and Mrs. Troy L. Davis of her daughters. Mrs. Delbert Holllngs Weeplng Water were In the city to- Ihead, formerly Miss Harriett Peacock, day for a short time looking after some matters of business and visit ing with friends. HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs Frank Mullen cf this city had a very pleasant surprise afforded them when their son, Edward Mullen and wife of Los Angeles, arrived here for a visit of several weeks. They had a very pleasant trip from the coast and will enjoy the time with the old friends and relatives in this section of the state. The visitors with Mr. and Mrs Mullen and Mr. and Mrs. Lon Henry are motoring to Hastings Sunday where they will visit at the Enimett Mullen home and enjoy a family re union, this being the first time for some time that all of the family have had the opportunity of being to gether. Honor Roll of High School for First Quarter The Honor Roll of Plattsmouth High School for Opening Quarter of School Year Announced. The honor students of the local high school at the close of the first quarter of the term has been an nounced, following the close of the examinations. These students have a grade rank ing higher than the other members of the high school and are given recog nition for their excellent showing: Seniors La Rue Bomer, Stephen Davis, Marjorie Fitch, Mary Ann Gradovllle, Grant Howard, Viva Pal mer, Louise Rlshel, Alberta Timmas, Marion Wiles, Grace Wiles, Imogene Worthan. Juniors Cathryn Anthes, Mary Jane Mark, Evelyn Meisinger, Edna Mae Peterson. Rachel Robertson, wargarei win, juary ivay vv lies, ivicn- ara xeucK. Sophomores Frances Cloidt, Dick Hall', Joan Hall. Thelma Jones, Agnes Karas, Shirley Keck, Jean Knorr, Nell 'Lancaster, Flora Belle Mead, Joy Miller, Laura Mrasek, Jane Rebal. Clara Toman, Betty Voborll, Robert Woest. Freshmen John Bestor, Veda Capps, John Livingston, Maxine Neil sen, Gertrude Taylor. ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE Two of the very pleasant social events of the late fall season were held at the home of Mrs. James G. Mauzy Thursday and Friday evening when a number of the members of the teaching force of the city schools and friends were entertained at this hospitable home. The home was tastefully arranged with the garden chrysanthemums that added their colorful charm to the settings for the events. On Thursday there were five tables of bridge and In the playing Mrs L. S. Devoe won the high score for the ladles and Mr. Wayne Alvord of the city teaching force for the gen tlemen's honors. In serving Mrs. Mauzy was assisted by Mrs. Phillip Hirz and Mrs. J. II. Hallstrom. Friday evening the bridge was en joyed by a group of the young ladies, there being five tables of bridge to make the evening exceptionally pleas ant. Miss Frances Klingensmith proved the most successful and was awarded the honors of the evening. Assisting the hostess were Mrs. Theo dore Ptak, Mrs. Don Selver and Mrs. Hallstrom. MOVE TO MISSOURI Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stewart, who have been making their home in this city for the past several years, have departed for Portland, Missouri, where they are to make their home in the future on a farm in that locality. Their son, E. P. Stewart has accom panied them there and will assist in getting the parents settled in the new home. It is hoped that the milder climate of the Ozark country will prove beneficial to the old folks in the winter season. LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA Mrs. Dora Peacock, who has been spending several month here with the relatives and old friends, departed Friday evening for the west coast where she will spend the winter with resides at Santa Monica while Miss Florence Peacock is making her home at Long Beach. Supreme Court Reduces Stull Road Damages Reviewing Court Fixes Amount of Damages at $2,100 Instead cf $3,500 Awarded Here. The state highway Cepartmeiit of Nebraska secured a partial victory in the state supreme court Friday when the court reduced the damage assess ed In favor of C. Lawrence Stull of this city from $3,500 to $2,100. The action was one arising from the relocation of highway No. 70 north of this city through the land of Mr. Bull where also had been located the former highway that was aban doned when the paved highway over pass at Oreapolis was planned. In the trial of the condemnation award in the district court here tho Jury in the case awarded Mr. Stull the sum of $3,500 for the construc tion of the new road through his land and from which the Btate highway department appealed to the supreme court with the result of the reduc tion in the amount of the condemn ation damage. Judge Carter, giving tho opinion held that the damage was excessive. He also held that where a Jury Id per mltter to view premises In litigation the result of its observations consti tutes proper evlucco. The court also held that the two tracts of land of Mr. Stull affected by the highway had been materially lessened in value but not in the amount awarded. Mr. Stull was ordered by the court to remit $1,400 within thirty days to cover the amount of the Judgment reduction. MANY ATTEND MEETING From Saturday's Dally: The Young Democrats banquet at the Cornhuskcr Hotel, in Lincoln last night, waa truly the capital's bright est spot. The Nebraska Wesleyan ensemble furnished the music during the ban quet followed by a musical and dra matical program. The keynote speech was delivered by Hon. Marshall Diggs, assistant to comptroller of currency of Wash ington, D. C. Short addresses were also given by Congressman Henry C. Luckey, Governor Roy L. Cochran, Secretary of State Swanson, Sonator Dafoe and J. C. Qulgley, state demo crat! cchairman. Those attending from this city were Miss Mia Gering, J. A. Capwell, Francis Hetherington, M. D. Brown, H. Duxbury, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cummins, L. S. Devoe, A. E. Edger ton, Robert Bestor, George Conis and Howard Davis. HAVE A SNAPPY STATION The interior of the Ofe Oil Co. ser vice Btation at Pearl street and Chi cago avenue has Just been glveu a thorough painting that has placed It in first class shape for the winter and makes It one of the moat attrac tive in the city. The large work room of the station had been painted in the aluminum paint that not only makes the place light and bright but can be washed and kept in splc and span condition at all times. The equipment used in the greas ing, washing and servicing cars Is also kept in the best of shape and makes the station a credit to any in the state. RETURN HOME Mr. and Mrs. Jack VonGillern and little son, Jack, who have been here for the past week, visiting at the country homo of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Troop, parents of Mrs. VonGillern, returned Friday night to their home. Mr. VonGillern, who is connected with the Continental Oil Co., made an inspection of the stations in this sec tion of the state, while the family enjoyed the week pleasantly at the old home. From Thursdays Dally C. S. Johnson, for many years yardmaster of the Burlington in the local yards, came up this morning from his home at Nebraska City to visit with the old time friends. Mr. Johnson makes his home with his daughter, Mrs. A. W. Propst and family.