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Nebr. State Historical Society mm VOL. NO. II PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOV. 14, 1935. NO. 82 0) V Funeral of Frank Hager is Held Sunday Former Resident Here Laid to Last Rest in Oak Hill Cemetery Old Railroad Man. The funeral of Frank "VV. Hager, long time resident of this city and later of Lincoln, was held Sunday afternoon at the Horton funeral home at Seventh and Vine streets and largely attended by the many old time friends and neighbors. The body arrived in Omaha Satur day night from Long Beach, Califor nia and was brought here by Mr. Hor ton to await the last rites. Mrs. O. E. Farnham, a daughter, accompanied the body from the west coast and was joined here by her brother, W. H. Hager cf Kansas City. The Episcopal funeral service was conducted most impressively by Canon I'ctter, rector of the St. Luke's church, bringing the comforting thoughts of the reward of the depart ed in the last rest. During the services Mrs. John E. Schutz and Mrs. Ethel McCarthy, gave two of the old hymns, "Abide With Me,"' and "In the Hour of Trial," Mrs. J. M. Roberts playing the accompaniment. The body was laid to rest at Oak Hill cemetery, the body bearers be- Ing old associates of Mr. Hager ini lue Turlington snops nere many years ago, they being v. C. Tippens, George Lushinsky, John H. Hallstrom, Fred G. Morgan, Val Burkle and John Lutz. Mr. Hager was Eeventy-eight years cf age at the time of his death, and had been an employe of the Burling ton forty-seven years, the last thirty twe years he having lived in Liacorn. He passed away last Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. E. Farnham at Long Beach. In addition to Mrs. Farnham there are two sons surviving, Robert H. Hager of Ta coma and W. H. Hager of Kansas City. Mr. Hager retired from the Bur lington service eight years ago. He v.-a 3 born in Plain City, O. After serving his apprenticeship as a ma chinist under Supterintendent of Mo tive Power Hawksworth at Platts n:outh, he went to the Creston; la., shop for a short time. Returning to Plattsmouth he was made foreman of the roundhouse. When the machine shops were moved to Havelock, Mr. Hager was offered the foremanship at Holyoke, Colo., where he remained for ten years. He was transferred to the Lincoln roundhouse in 1S92 and later went to the airbrake department. CAE-WAGON CLASH Sunday evening shortly after 6 o'clock an auto accident occurred north of this city on highway No. 75 that resulted in serious damage to the car cf Dr. E. H. Kintner of Weep ing Water and a close call from in jury of Dr. Kintner. Elmer Taylor was driving home from the Platte bottom where he se cured a load of pole wood and dusk came on him before he was able to get off the highway. The bus of Clar ence Cotner had a close call from ramming into the rear of the load of poles and shortly after this the car of the Weeping Water dentist came along and plowed into the rear of the load. Several of the poles were driven through the radiator of the car and clear into the front seat of the auto, but fortunately missed the driver. DRAWS HEAVY FINE Sunday morning shortly after 1 o'clock. Officer Roy Stewart took into custody Edwin K. Harris, giving his residence as Avoca, Iowa, booking him on a charge of intoxication, driv ing while intoxicated and reckless driving. The young man had been attending the Nebraska-Kansas foot ball game at Lincoln on Saturday as well as the homecoming festivities and apparently had celebrated too freely. Judge Graves was called later Sunday morning to hold court as to day was a holiday and accordingly the young man made a plea of guilty to the charges as preferred. The re sult was a fine of $30 and costs and which was supplied and the young man sent on his way rejoicing. WINS HIGH HONORS Miss Lois Eestor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bestor of this city, a student at the University of Ne braska, has been given a very pleas ing recognition of her fine academic work at the university. Miss Eestor i has been elected to the Phi Mu Epis- ilon, an honorary society. The honor ary society is one of the highest for students of mathematics and the honor is one that is greatly coveted by the students. Miss Bestor in her school work has been outstanding and has one pf the highest grades in her classes at the university. Armistice Day Brings the First Winter Touch Schools of City Have Only Organized Program With Talks by D. A. R. Head and War Vets. Armistice day brought with it the first touch of real winter this morn ing when the snowfall commencing shortly before 8 o'clock laid a consid erable mantle of snow over this sec tion and interefered to a great extent with the activities of the holiday. The only definite recognition of the day in the way of programs was offered by the city and parochial schools where war veterans and Mrs. Frank Baker, state regent of the D. iA R spoke before the convocations The high school this afternoon had the pleasure of Mrs. Frank W. Baker of Omaha being the main speaker, who was introduced by Mrs. George E. Mann, of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolu tion, Mrs. Baker discussed the need cf present day action to preserve the American -form , of government and stressing the need of watchfulness cgainst the inroads of radical teach ing and doctrines brought here from the foreign lands. The speakers in the grades of the school, brought from the veterans of the world war many fine talks on the lessons of the war and the need for a true American consciousness among the future citizens vTho must in fu ture years carry on the work that has been borne by the present generation. Captain H. L. Gayer was the speaker at the junior high school. Judge A. H. Duxlniry at the Central. County At torney W. G. Kieck at the Columbian. At the St. John's parochial school J. A. Capwell, one of the war veterans brought a fine message that was ap preciated very much by the teachers and the pupils. Many of the rooms staged patriotic programs in honor of this notable event in the nation's history. The court house and bank were j closed for the day but otherwise the usual activities prevailed over the city. CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARY M.r and Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen and Miss Mary Rosencrans were at Falls City Sunday where they were house guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Davis, former Plattsmouth residents. Mr. and Mrs. Davis were observing their twenty-fifth wedding anniver sary and during the day enjoyed a reception and open house to their host of friends in Falls City and vi cinity who called to wish them many happy returns of the day. A dinner party to the visiting guests also featured the day for the jolly group. In addition to the Plattsmouth guests, Mr. and Mrs. Herman L. Thomas of Nebraska City were guests at the anniversary. WILL ENJOY A REUNION County Treasurer and Mrs. John E. Turner and daughter, Dorothy Jean, departed Sunday for Mar quette, Nebraska, where they will participate in a reunion of the Turn er family, held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. N. Turner. There were a large group of the relatives at Elmwood driving to Mar quette, these including O. S. Turner, the father, Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Both- well, Mr. and Mrs. V. G. Clements; and Mr. and Mrs. O. P. Cook. The party will visit over Armistice day with the son and brother and his family before returning home Presbyterian Church Scene of Several Meetings Sunday Program Brings Number of Leaders of Church to Take Part in Services. From Monday's Daily: Yesterday was quite a fail day at the Presbyterian church. The Sab bath school morning worship was well attended. At 4:00 o'clock the Christian Endeavor was host to two Endeavor societies from Nebraska City and Dunbar. Splendid numbers came from both cities. The service was conducted by Dr. II. M. Markley, pastor of the Nebraska City Presby terian church. The purpose of the meeting was two-fold presenting to the young folks the entire program of the denominational work, and mu tual fellowship. Dr. Markley present ed the work of the church in a very interesting and capable manner. At 6:00 the young folks enjoyed a Fellowship Tea, served them by the ladies of Circle No. 3 of the Feder ation. After a brief friendship hour. Dr. Markley conducted the devotion al part of the evening service. A large number of the adult member ship enlarged the audience of the evening, who were greatly inspired by the address of Dr. J. A. Stevenson of Philadelphia. Penn. Dr. Steven son is at the head of the Dept. of Social Education of the Board of Re ligious Education. His theme was the presentation of the gospel of Jesus, in terms wholly comprehen sible to the youth. No one who heard him will soon forget his message, spoken from his spirit filled heart and from the depths of his own Chris tian experience. As he came to the close of his address there could be but one decision in the minds of his lis teners to appreciate more deeply the friendship of Jesus, and to live more nobly the ideals He has put before them. These meetings are being held throughout the Presbyterian church. Dr. Stevenson will be spending some time in Nebraska. Dr. McClusky ac companied' him this past week to Dunbar, Hopewell church of Unadilla and Palmyra, assisting in the meet ings at these places. This week Dr. Paul Johnson will assist him in other places in this Presbytery. FILES COMPLAINT A complaint was hied Tuesday aft ernoon in the county court by County Attorney W. G. Kieck against Hugh Stander, Jr, high school student, charging him with driving a car when not properly licensed and also with operating a car at an excessive rate of speed greater than that of fifty miles an hour. There are two counts, the first al leging that on October 10, 1935 the de-Tcndant was driving a car while having only a student permit to drive a car to the school he attended by the ;lost direct route botD going and com ing. that he on this date was driving a car on the highway not leading to his home. The second count covers that of operating the car at an ex cessive rate of speed greater than that specified by law. The offenses charged occurred on the day that a car driven by Stander end that driven by Marion Wiles were wrecked on the Louisville road and as the result Glenn Winters, riding on the running board of the Wiles car was killed. The Stander car was turned over and as the result several in both cars were injured. R. A. M. ELECTS Monday evening Nebraska chapter, Royal Arch Masons, held their annual election of officers at their lodge rooms In the Masonic building. The chapter advanced the officers who have been such faithful workers in their various offices, the following being chosen: High Priest Ward Whelan. King Anderson Lloyd. Scribe Robert Painter. Secretary W. F. Evers. Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt. The remaining officers will be ap pointed later by the newly elected high priest. Following the election and chap ter session, the members of the drill team spent some time in their practice. 1 ATTEND BIRTHDAY OBSERVANCE Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kline and son, Chester, were at Omaha to enjoy a family party honoring the birthday anniversary of H. W. Baugh man, father of Mrs. Kline, and for mer resident here. The members of the party enjoyed a fine dinner at the Baughman home and spent the time in visiting until the evening. Those who were present were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pace, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Spidell. Aurora, Illinois, Forest Baughman, Mr. and Mrs. Kline and son and Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Baugh man. William Hunt Killed by Train at Weep'g Water Body Found Hurled Some Distance From Track Near Coal Sheds on the Right of Way. From Tuesday's Dally: This morning at an early hour the badly manglci body of William Hunt, 57, was femd near the coal sheds along the right of way of the Mis souri Pacific at Weeping Water, the man having evidently been struck by a string of coal cars that were being switched into the coal siding. Two bundles of clothing and other articles were found some eight feet back from the tracks on a small bank and the body was a short distance away from these. It was apparent from the setting of the accident that Hunt had been hit ome fifteen feet from where the body was found and had been dragged or hurled to w here it was found. The office of County Attorney W. G.- Kieck was notified cf tbe accident and the body ordered removed to the Hobson funeral home to be prepared for burial. The identification of the dead man was made by Perl Reed, a nephew. The deceased had been making his home alone in a small shack but for some time had apparently gone from the vicinity of Weeping Water, but was noticed on the streets there Sun day, the last seen of him until his body was found today. The only known relatives is the Isaac Reed family, Mr. Reed being a brother-in-law. The funeral will be held on Wed nesday at Weeping Water as there will be no inquest held, the case be ing one of apparent accidental death. HOME TALENT PLAY Plattsmouth "home talent" fans will have an opportunity to Eee some thing new in the local entertainment field on November 2C, when the Win tersteen Hill P. T. A. will present a "double feature" home talent pro gram. This is the same organization which presented "George in a Jam." some time back, and many of the characters who appeared in that popular play, will be featured in the program now being planned. Believing they have a fresh idea for local play-goers, rather than of fering the usual three act comedy, the committee has selected two one-act plays of an entirely different dra matic range. One, "The Valiant," Is a highly dramatic episode of prison life, and the other, "Dumb-Dora," an out and out farce comedy built for laughs. The two plays will run approxi- mately the same time as would an ordinary three-act play, as special- ties will also be offered. Greth Gar nett, well-known for his ability as a dramatic reader, will play a lead role in "The Valiant." and Edna Herring, always a sure-fire laugh getter, will play "Dumb-Dora." GOES TO KANSAS CITY Mrs. Earl Mason departed Satur day for Kansas City, Missouri, where she will join Mr. Mason and where they are to make their home. Mr. Mason, who was formerly with the Ford Motor Co., at their Omaha plant, has been called to Kansas City to the assembling plant In that city. From Monday' Daily: William Cornell, resident of near Nehawka, was In the city for a few hours today looking after some trad ing and visiting with his friends. City Council Plans for New Paving Project Message to Council Announces Wish to Start 6th Street Paving Soon City Owned Lots Sold. The city council had a full evening of business Tuesday night and all jwere present except Councilman Puis, ill at home with the flu. The regular reports of the various city officers were read and showed a very pleasing condition in the city treasury, one cf the best reports that has been given in several years. City Treasurer M. D. Brown reported $13, 522.24 in the balance in the treasury. City Clerk Albert Olson reported col lections for the past month at $64.29. Chief of Police Joe Libershal report ed four arrests for October and fines of $10.50. Police Judge C. L. Graves reported for the week of October 31st, one arrest and fine and cosTs of $7.25. Councilman F. M. Bestor, chair man of the special WPA committee reported that he had just received a call from Mr. Kerns at Nebraska City that the two Plattsmouth street proj ects had been approved by the state and the work could be gotten under way as soon as the final details were arranged. In order to get the work under way it would be necessary to have all blue prints, plans and speci fications prepared for the use of those in charge of the job. Mr. Bestor re ported that the Henningsen Engi neering Co., of Omaha, had offered to do the necessary engineering work on a 2 per cent basis. He also stated that the state department would like to have some person or committee appointed to represent the city on the work. On motion of Mr. Bestor the Hen ningsen company was designated as the engineering representative on the work. Mayor Lushinsky announced that as the committee to represent the city in the paving work he would name Councilmen F. M. Bestor, W. C. Tippens, E. A. Webb and C. D. Pal mer. Mr. Bestor stated that the state department had a man that they would like to have used as the super intendent of the work and which led to some discussion, Councilman W. C. Tippens suggesting that J. H. Mc Maken be given the work of the superintendency. It was decided, however, that the committee In charge be empowered to select the superintendent as well as material and equipment. Councilman Webb called the atten tion of the council to the fact that there had been delays and technical ities raised by those certifying those on the relief rolls for work, and that if the certifying forces were not snapped out of it, that there would be few available for work from Cass county and to do the paving outside labor might have to be sent in, altho there were some seventy-five appli cants awaiting certification here. The Plattsmouth fire department reported that a change in the officers had been made and sent a corrected list of the officers as follows: President Franklyn Kief. Vice-President Lon Henry. Secretary Clement Wbster. Treasurer Robert Wrurl. 1st Truck Driver Carl Schneider. 2nd Truck Driver W. H. Schmidt- mann. Chemical Man Arthur Kief. Chief Dr. O. Sandin. A petition was received from the residents of Bryant street in the south part of the city, asking for the plac ing of an additional street light. This was referred to the lighting commit tee. The L. W. Egenberger agency re ported $20.90 turned over to the city treasurer for rentals of city proper ties for the month of October. A communication was received from Attorney A. L. Tidd relative to the status of the Abbott land in the west section of the city, in which a compromise of $100 was suggested by Mr. Abbott. This was referred to the claimB committee, Mr. Tidd, City Attorney Davis and Mayor Lush insky to take such action as they might deem best. A communication was received from Francis Hetherington, stating that he had been the purchaser of, certain outlots to the city of Platts-J mouth, that without his consent' buildings had been removed, Jess Og den stating that he purchased the same and showing receipt for the purchase. If there was no recourse to recover the cost of the buildings he felt that he should have the return of the purchase price. City Attorney J. H. Davis held that the city had no responsibility in the matter. Councilman Schutz of the judiciary committee, reported ordinance No 721 out, an ordinance vacating that part of 12th street from Main north to the south side of the alley, setting this aside for park purposes and placing it under the supervision of of the park board. The ordinance was passed under the suspension of the rules. Chairman Tippens of the streets, alleys and bridges committee report ed that the street work had been largely completed, water courses opened up and made ready for fall rains and snows. Mr. Tippens also urged that parking of cars on 7th street from Pearl to Vine be stop ped as the street was narrow and would have to be used to carry traf fic while 6th street was being re paired. This was placed in the hands of the committee. The repainting of the school signs on the streets was also taken up and it was decided to have larger signs made and which could be readily seen. Councilman Vroman stated that he was expecting to go to Chicago soon and he was empowered to visit the company that recently communicated with the council relative to the funds to erect or buy a water plant for the city. Chairman Palmer of the lighting committee reported that a new elec trolier had been ordered for Seventh and Main street and would be in stalled as soon as It arrived. He also reported that City Attorney J. How ard Davis had not heard from the Iowa party that broke an electrolier some months ago, but the post at 7 th and Main had been paid for. One of the matters that had been pending for some time was then brought out for consideration of the council, that of the sale of lots 10 and 11 in block 42, on which is lo cated the building owned by Carl Chriswisser and occupied by the "Wimpy's Inn." The ruling was giv en that there was no question that former owners of the property could bid on the same. There were two bids submitted, that of Carl Chriswisser for $902 and that of Byron Golding for $752, and in view of this fact the lots were sold to Mr. Chriswisser and deed will be given him at once to the property and permitting him to go on with his business. The following bill3 were ordered paid by the council: , Platts. Wrater Corp., hydrant rental $483.90 Iowa-Nebr. Light and Power Co.. street lights 241.16 Albert Olson, expenses Lincoln Tel. Co., phone rent McMaken Transfer Co., dray age George Taylor, street work Ivan Taylor, work with team Ivan Taylor, tractor work John Kubicka, street work Charles Gradoville. same Dept. of Highways, signs Frank Detlef, special police Standard Oil Co., gas Iowa-Nebr. Light and Power Co.. light city hall R. D. Fitch, engineering work Bates Book Store, supplies F. R. Gobelman, two gallons paint Platts. Journal, printing 4.35 4.75 1.00 37.00 42.30 8.00 32.55 22.05 3.03 1.93 30.31 3.95 20.00 1.S0 4.50 3.60 1.50 1.15 Hotel Plattsmouth, room tran sient Lillian White, recording deed A HAPPY EVENT Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Wiles of this city are rejoicing over the ar rival of a fine little daughter that arrived at their home on Armistice day. The occasion is one that has brought the greatest happiness to the members of the family circle. The advent of the little one has brought the greatest of pleasure to "Jet" In the daughter that has been added to the family circle, the first child, to share their happiness in future years. Mrs. Wiles was formerly Miss Evelyn Warthen, granddaughter of Mrs. Mike Stiles, who now has the honor of being great grandmother. The lit tle one is also a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Wiles of near Weeping Water. Mrs. Belle Stoner of Gienwood and Miss Laura Grassman of Omaha were in the city Saturday night and Sun- day to visit with the relatives and old friends. Henry Beal Tells of Trip to Germany Former Douglas County Attorney Gives One of Best Talks Heard Before Rotary Club. Tuesday the members of the Platts mouth Rotary club had the pleasure of hearing one of the most interest ing programs that has been offered before the club in many months, fea turing the address of Henry Beal, Omaha, former Douglas county attor ney. The meeting was presided over by Frank Cloidt, past president and was under the leadership of Judge A. II. Duxbury, who presnted Mr. Beal. The address covered the experiences of the speaker in his trips to Ger many and described his reactions to the impressions that he had gained in a frank investigation of the people and the governmental processes in the German nation. Most interest ing sidelights were given on many of the questions that have arisen over the development of many of the poli cies, both domestic and foreign, of the nation under the leadership of Adolf Hitler. Mr. Beal told Interestingly of the administration of law in Germany, the quiet and effective way of hand ling misdemeanors as compared with the methods in this country, cases where a defendant would be hauled to court and suffer much humiliation is settled there by the arresting of ficer collecting the fine and giving the defendant a ticket that he is re quired to keep to be checked if needed by the law enforcing officers. On the matter of religious disagree ments with the government Mr. Beal stated that this was largely started from the fact that of the hundreds of blocs in the political life of the old Germany, there were many that represented religious group and which had caused more or less dis cord and which had led to the reor ganization of the political parties along lines that eliminated all re ligious grouping. In the great struggle between the Hitler government and the Jewish population, Mr. Beal pointed out the impressions that he had gained and the facts given him. In the days before the inflation Jewish financiers had bought much mortgaged land, later paying off the mortgages in the highly Inflated currency and later when stable financial conditions were restored it found the Jews In possession of much of the land of Germany, this causing a great dis satisfaction among the resident? and finally leading to the radical edicts against the Jews. Another of the new policies was that no money or jewels were? allowed to be taken or sent by the residents to other countries for the purpose of removing it from the jurisdiction of the government. That Hitler was supported by at least seventy-five per cent of the peo ple was quite evident and the real opposition to him came from only a small group of perhaps ten per cent of the population. Mr. Beal, who is attorney for Ger many, Austria. Norway. Mexit-o and Poland consulates at Omaha, also visited other countries but his visit was largely in Germany. High school representatives at the meeting were Floyd McCarty, senior and John Gayer, junior. WESTMINSTER GUILD from We dne day's Dally The Westminster Guild met at the Glenn Vallery home last evening with Miss Marie Vallery as hostess. The lesson was under the leader ship of Miss Gertrude Vallery. A poem which was ready by Mrs. Louis Lohnes as a part of the lesson was much enjoyed. The topic for the meeting was the "Presbyterian Quiz," and it brought out some worthwhile facts and re marks. Everyone enjoyed the lesson. A song service and prayer concluded the lesson period. The business meeting m short and the members concerned them selves mainly with the progress of the Christmas card sale. At a suitable hour delicious re freshments were served by the hostess.