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VOL. HO. LI
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1935.
NO. 89
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Old Age Pen
sions May be
Paid in January
Governor Cochran Is Hopeful That
Means Can Be Found to Start
Payment of Claims.
Governor Cochran rredicted ac
tual payment of old age pensions in
Nebraska will begin within a month.
"Copies of the new social security
laws passed by the special session of
the legislature have been mailed to
the county boards, application blanks
will go forward within a few days, a
state assistantnce director probably
will be selected next week and it ap
pears actual payments of pensions
should start within a month," Coch
ran said.
He said he anticipated a federal
appropriation for the national gov
ernment's share of the social security
cost to be made early in January,
and pointed out the two programs
state and federal will "dovetail
closely" in getting under way.
He urged county boards of super
visors or, commissioners, named in
the new state laws as county assist
ance committees, to familiarize them
selves with the laws pertaining to
old age pensions, blind assistance,
mother's pensions, child relief, di
rect relief and other phases of the
program.
The boards were cautioned by the
governor to exercise care in adminis
tering the funds, which are to be dis
tributed to counties on a pro rata
basis according to population. The
program will cost about 10 millions
in all its phases, with about half to
be paid by the state from gasoline,
head, beer and liquor taxes; and the
other half by the federal govern
ment. Cochran emphasized county boards
are the heart and driving force of
the entire program, with the state
committee acting as a guiding hand.
He cautioned counties against an
ticipating added federal relief money
for the winter months, pointing out
he has received notification of a
"final" $500,000 grant. He an
nounced previously however, he in
tended to seek more funds.
CELEBRATE ANNIVERSARIES
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Lan.phere was the scene of a very
pleasant gatherings of the relatives
and friends Sunday, celebrating the
thirty-fifth birthday of Mrs. Lam
phere as well a3 their fifteenth wed
ding anniversary.
The members of the party had a
delightful dinner served at the noon
hour that was enjoyed to the utmost
by the members of the jolly party
and served in most appropriate set
tings. The serving was by Misses
Flossie and Loraine Lamphere,
daughters of the guests of honor and
Mrs. Florence Brittaln.
The remainder of the afternoon
was spent at cards and in which a
great deal of pleasure was derived
by all of the group.
In honor of the birthday Mrs.
Lamphere received a large number
of very attractive gifts to remind her
of the two happy events.
CARD OF THANKS
We desire to take this means of
thanking the neighbors and old
friends in Plattsmouth for their sym
pathy and comfort in the hour of our
bereavement. We especially wish to
thank those who assisted at the
funeral of our wife and mother.
Emery Newland and Son.
PLAYS OVER RADIO
Sunday afternoon at 4:30 over
radio station KFAB, Miss Anna Wil
liams of Elmwood was heard in
very charming violin solo. This was
on the Alladin hour and Miss Wil
liams appeared as a representative
of the H. M. oOennichsen Co., store
of this city, local representative of
the Alladin lamp.
VISITS IN CITY
Miss Helen Quimby, former teach
er in the local schools, now teaching
in the Lincoln city schools, was
visitor here Sunday. Miss Quimby
was a guest of Miss AgDes Muenster
and other of the associates In the
school work here.
LEAGUERS ENTERTAINED
Last Friday evening twenty-nve of
the Plattsmouth Epworth Leaguers
were entertained by the Nebraska
City Epworth Leaguers, at Nebraska
City. The party was a thrilling ex
perience from the beginning, when
each Nebraska City boy talked to a
Plattsmouth girl and each Platts
mouth boy talked to a Nebraska City
girl for three- minutes to get ac
quainted, then each wrote a descrip
tion of the other.
A "Treasure Hunt" made the party
a grand success. It was very mys
terious, the "treasure" being hidden
all over the city. Among the places
were: Arbor Lodge, Country Club,
Burlington and Missouri Pacific
depots, a dark cave, and many other
interesting and exciting places.
The party was topped off by a large
supper which was enjoyed by all.
Rotarians Hear
of Trip to the
Holy Land
Dr. Larimore Denise, President Omaha
Presbyterian Theological Sem
inary Is Speaker.
The Plattsmouth Rotarians had a
most pleasant treat acorded them
Tuesday at their weekly luncheon in
the visit of Dr. Larimore Denise,
president of the Omaha Presbyterian
seminary, who brought with him a
very vivid story of his recent trip
to the Holy Land. Dr. Denise is one
of the active leaders in Omaha Ro
tary and the local club feels very
appreciative of his coming here.
Preceding the address, Frank A.
Cloidt gave the vocal offering, "The
Holy City," the accompaniment for
this beautiful selection being given
by E. II. Wescott.
Dr. Denise in his talk covered very
thoroughly the description of the
physical characteristics of the Holy
Land, where sections can be found
that lie far below sea level, while
mountains raise their heads in other
sections many thousand feet. In
many sections rainfall is abundant
while in others, including the city
of Jerusalem, there is very little rain
fall in the course of the year. This
city, sacred to the Jew, tne uenuie
nd the Mohammedan, draws each
ear thousands of these faiths to wor
ship there. Dr. Denise also told ol
the Jewish colonization plan that is
gradually returning to Palestine
members of the Hebrew race that
once peopled its land. In the wake
of these new residents from many
nations has come more of the modern
influence.
The speaker was introduced by Dr.
H. G. McClusky, president of the
club and an old time friend of the
guest speaker.
BIG GAME HUNTER
Dr. F. W. Klusmire. of Omaha, who
owns one of the large islands in the
Missouri river southeast of this city,
has two hobbies, one that of raising
pure bred white face cattle on his
island farm and also the hunting of
big game.
Dr. Klusmire has just completed a
fine hunting trip to Wyoming where
he secured a deer and an elk that
has provided material for a fine game
dinner for the Omaha Ad Sell club.
Glenn Vallery of this city, an old
friend of Dr. Klusmire, was at Om
aha Sunday and was presented with
two roasts from the deer and which
was a most appreciated present.
AN APPRECIATION
It Is with the feeling of most pro
found gratitude that we wish to ex
press to our many friends and good
neighbors our appreciation of their
tender sympathy and acts of kindness
shown us in the illness and the death
and funeral of our loved one. Es
pecially do we wish to thank those
taking part in the funeral service
and to the Sons of Herman. Mrs
George H. Meisinger and Family.
HERE FROM LINCOLN
From Tuesday's Datty:
Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Davis of Lin
coin, were in the city for a short time
today looking after some business
matters and meeting their many
friends. While here Mr. Davis was a
pleasant caller at the Journal to re
new his subscription.
GREETINGS to all the good little Boys and Girls of Cass county. I
just want you to know that I will be in Plattsmouth on Saturday after
noon and will have a present for every kiddie who calls on me at my
headquarters in the American Legion building. This will be my only
stop in this vicinity and I'm counting on seeing you. SANTA CLAUS
SUFFERS SLIGHT STROKE
From Monday's Daily
William Rice, Sr., residing In the
north portion of the city, this morn
ing suffered what seems to be a slight
strike which came on him shortly af
ter he had arisen just before 6
o'clock.
Mr. Rice had gone to the cellar of
the house to fix the furnace fire and
after a short time Mrs. Rice called to
him and receiving no answer in
vestigated and found him apparently
suffering a great deal. Mrs. Rice at
tempted to aid the husband but to
little effect and he finally collapsed
onto a pile of wood and from where
It was impossible to remove him. Mrs.
Rice ran to the home of neighbors
and Dr. O. C. Hudson was called to
the scene and gave him aid. With
the arrival of the doctor the patient
seemed to rally and was much better
but had no recollection of going to
the cellar or of his attack. At last
reports he was resting much easier
and it Is hoped will soon be out of
the effects of the attack.
DEATH OF NILEY R. WILES
Niley R. Wiles, 54, died on Sun
day at his home at Weeping Water
after an illness of short duration, al-
tho he has been in poor health for
the past two years. Mr. Wiles, a son
of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Wiles.
leaves to mourn his passing the
widow, five brothers and one sister,
Everett, Ben, W. H. and John Wiles
and Mrs. Bessie Tilson of this city.
The funeral will be held on Tues
day afternoon at 2 o'clock at Weep
ing Water and with Interment there.
FIND TREES MISSING
Some residents of the city must
be preparing for the coming of Santa
Claus In a big way apparently, as a
large number of the small trees that
have been placed along the curbs In
the business section are reported
missing. These trees are purchased
by the business houses and are ar
ranged to add to the holiday fes
tivities and their theft makes it very
annoying and costly for those who
have purchased the trees.
Keep in touch with Christmas
merchandise values by reading
the ads In the Journal.
Santa Claus to
Hold Party at
Legion Build'g
Next Saturday Afternoon Children of
County Will Have Opportunity
to Enjoy a Real Treat.
Arrangements have ueen completed
for the big Santa Claus party next
Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at the
Legion Auditorium. Santa has posi
tively agreed to be present at that
particular time. He finds it difficult
to make all his appointments, as
there are so many boys and girls
waiting to see him, but because the
Plattsmouth bunch have always been
so loyal he has made it a special point
to be here next Saturday afternoon.
We do not know whether he is
coming by plane, train, bus, auto or
sled, but he will make a surprise ap
pearance without fail at the Legion
building next Saturday at 2:30 p. m.
Tickets have been sent to all school
children in Cass county under 14
years of age. Santa would like to
take care of the older ones too at
this time but the capacity of the
largest auditorium in the city will
not hold them all, so we have limited
it to the younger ones. Santa will
present in person a treat to every
child that comes. If any children
have been missed in giving out tick
ets just apply to your teacher as sne
has them for all under 14 years of
age.
SPEAKS BEFORE SCHOOL
Dr. Larimore Denise of Omaha,
who spoke before the Rotary club
Tuesday was a visitor at the high
school in the afternoon and spoke
before the geography class on Italy.
Dr. Denise gave a fine talk on the na
tion and its people, customs and cur
rent political situations in the king
dom.
ATTENDS CONVENTION
Dr. O. Sandin is among the vet
erinarians of the state attending
their association meeting at Colum
bus, going to that city Tuesday for
the meeting that will extend over
today.
UNION LADY DIES
Mrs. Melissa Clarence, 71, native
born southern Cass county woman,
died at 9:30 a. m. Monday after a
year's illness, at the family home
near Union.
Born August 5, 1864, the daugh
ter of John and Nancy Klaurens,
pioneers of eastern Nebraska, she
married John Clarence August 5,
1891, at Plattsmouth.
Surviving are her husband and
three children, Loy, Esther Clarence
Younker, and Victor, all of Union
A son, Roy, Is deceased.
Her aged mother, Mrs. Nancy
Klaurens, one sister, Mrs. Mary
Fletcher, Union, and the following
brothers also are living: Grant and
Henry Klaurens, Goldendale, Wash
ington; John and Lonnie Klaurens,
Bloomfield, Neb.; Bert Klaurens,
Norfolk, Neb.
She was a long-time member of
the United Brethren church and was
also active in the Royal Neighbors
of America lodge.
Funeral arrangements have not as
yet been announced.
VISIT AT NEBRASKA CITY
Mrs. Louis Lohnes and Mrs. Wil
Ham A. Robertson of this city, were
at Nebraska City Monday evening to
attend a meeting of the P. E. O
society of that city. Mrs. Lohnes was
one of the Nebraska delegates to the
supreme chapter of the P. E. O. which
was held the past summer at Yellow
stone park. Mrs. Lohnes gave a fine
report of the national meeting that
was much enjoyed and the Platts
mouth ladies had the opportunity of
meeting many of the old friends in
the society while in Nebraska City
HOLD FUNERAL SERVICES
The funeral services of the late
Herman Gartleman were held Sun
day afternoon at the home on Smith
avenue and attended by a large group
of the relatives and neighbors. Rev
G. A. Pahl, pastor of the St. Paul's
Evangelical church had charge of the
services and brought to the family
a message of comfort and hope.
Several of the old hymns were
given during the service by a group
of the friends. Interment was at Oak
Hill cemetery west of this city.
STANDARD BEARERS MEET
Monday night the monthly meet
ing of the Standard Bearers was held
at the home of Beatrice Am. An in
teresting lesson on South America
was given by Louise Rishel and Kay
Armstrong. After the business meet
ing the following new members were
initiated, Maude Stones, Viva Pal
mer, Mary Kay Wiles, Isabelle Mc
Farland, Mary McCarroll, LaKue
Bonier, Charlotte Palmer, Martha and
Delia Solomon.
The following old members were
present: Beatrice Am, Louise Rishel,
Ginger Trively, Mildred Cacy, Kay
Armstrong, Bessie Landis, Ruth Ann
Hatt, Amber Bomer, Jane Persinger,
Mae Kaneer and the sponsor, Mrs.
Kerr.
A delightful lunch was served by
Mrs. Arn, who was assisted by Ber
nice Arn.
Royal Arch
Masons Install j
New Officers
i
Nebraska Chapter No. 3, Royal Arch
Masons Have a Very Largely At
tended Session Monday.
Monday evening Nebraska chapter
No. 3, Royal Arch Masons, one of the
oldest chapters in the state, held
their installation of officers at their
lodge rooms in the Masonic building
and which was very largely attended
by the membership.
The new officers were installed by
William A. Robertson, past high
priest with Raymond C. Cook, past
'high priest as chaplain and L. L.
Wiles, also a past high priest as the
ceremonial marshal.
The officers installed were:
High Priest Ward Whelan.
King Anderson Lloyd.
Scribe Robert Painter. '
Secretary William F. Evers.
Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt.
Chaplain H. F. Nolting.
Captain of the Host Charles L.
Carlson.
Principal Sojourner J. A. Capwell
Royal Arch Captain John
E.
Turner.
Master 1st Vail Frank Barkus.
Master 2nd Vail John Rummel.
Master 3rd Vail George Brinklow
Sentinel John E. Schutz.
Following the Installation the
members of the chapter enjoyed a
fine luncheon that had been arranged
and which completed a most pleas
ant evening.
FUNERAL OF CHARLES RICHARDS
From Tuesday's Dally
The funeral services of Charles
Richards, Jr., this afternoon at 2:30
at the Sattler funeral home was very
largely attended by the many friends
and associates of the departed, gath-,
ering to share with the bereaved fam
ily the deep sorrow that his death
has brought to the community.
In the consoling words of the
scriptures. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church.
gave the sermon and brought to the
bereaved family a comfort in their
loss.
Frank A. Cloidt gave two of the
numbers requested by the family,
Beautiful Isle of Somewhere" and
"Sometime We'll Understand," Mrs.
H. F. Goos playing the accompani
ment.
Interment was in the family plot
at Oak Hill cemetery and .the body
bearers were selected from among the
long time friends and associates, Ray
Herring. R. V. Bryant, Richard Bev
erage, Walter Trltsch, Guy Long and
Lon Henry.
FIREMEN TO ORGANIZE
There will be held on Monday, De
cember 16 at the community hall at
Elmwood, a meeting of the members
of the firemen of Cass county. It is
the purpose of the meeting to organ
ize a county volunteer firemen's as
sociation. It Is urged that all fire
men who can attend the meeting be
present and assist In the organiz
ation. VISIT IN CITY
Attorney J. D. Graves of Peru with
Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Graves, ofjhi3 home as the result of a relapse
Lincoln, were in the city Monday af-:that he suffered Sunday. The shori"
ternoon for a few hours. They visit-1 has been suffering from Inflamatory
ted here with Judge C. L. Graves for rheumatism ar.d with the cxposuro
a short time and later motored to .that he underwent the last of the
Glenwood where they Bpent a
hours visiting with old friends.
few
W.C.T.U.
Holds Institute
Here Monday
Fine Program Held at First Meth
odist Church Many Here
to Attend Event.
The Plattsmouth W. C. T. U. Mon
day afternoon held their annual in
stitute at the First Methodist church
and which was attended by a very
large number of the members ami
those interested in the organization
from nearby communities.
There were several interesting ex
hibits shown, among thce dist.Iays
of posters a:.:cng which was one on
patriotism by the boys' class of the
M. E. Sunday school, literature oa
the work of the organization and a
flag several feet long and which wiis
composed of the pledge cards of the
children of the Methodist Sunday
school.
Mrs. Robert B. Hayes, superin
tendent of the department of scien
tific temperance instruction, told of
the present plans of educational work
that is being carried on in the schools
of the state. This course is to teach
the young people the evils of alcohol.
Mrs. V. T. Arn gave a line paper on
"Americanism and Patriotism," that
was much appreciated and shewed
deep thought on the part of the
speaker. It was one that covered a
wide range of the teaching of An.er
icanism in many ways.
In the morning session Mrs. Elmer
Sundstrom, Louisville, president of
the Ca?s County W. C. T. U. avc
the highlights of the state conven
tion and the gist of many of the main
speeches and the resolutions that
were adopted at the state meeting.
Mrs. Agnes Roberts, of On. alia.
managing editor of the "Union Work
er," official state paper of the society,
was the main speaker at the atfer
noon session. Mrs. Roberts spoke of
the conditions over the nation and
particularly in the middle west since
repeal. She also reviewed some of
the cases of law violations that had
been found over the United States
and also touched of "red" activities
thraoughout the country.
Mrs. E. H. Wescott was heard in
a vocal solo during the afternoon and
also led the group singing during
the convention with Mrs. O. C. Hud
son a3 the pianist.
SHOW FOR CHILDREN
The Ameriman Legion Auxiliary is
sponsoring a show for the children
of the city and the entire county lit re
on Saturday, December 14 at the Ritz.
The show will be held at 1:00 p. m.
The admission fee will be a toy
that can be reconditioned and used
ror distribution on Christmas among
the children of the community, or
any article of child's clothing that
is serviceable and can be used lor dis
tribution. Those who have no toys
or clothing to donate may bring a
note from their parents that will ad
mit them to the show.
The toys and clothing will be cared
for and placed in proper condition
so that they can be used for the bene
fit of some less fortunate child on
Christmas day.
Manager G. G. Griffin i? jcsistiri;
in the good work by providing the
show and assisting in hd;iln.r make
this a full Christmas for the chil
dren. ENJOY MOTOR TltlP
Sunday Dr. O. C. Hudson and his
parents, Mr. and Mra. O. C. Hudson
and Miss Marie Judson, of 0:iaL:t
enjoyed a fine motor trip in the
pleasant afternoon to i-'henaiidoah.
Iowa, where they were Joined by
Mr. and Mrs. Wayr.e Hudson and
family and all motored to Ta-nio.
Missouri. In tho Missouri city they
visited with Mr. and Mrs.
Adams, the latter formerly
Leona Hudson.
Fred
Mis
SUFFERS A RELAPSE
Sheriff Homer Sylvester, who last
week was able to be up and aiound
a part of the time, is now confined to
week he i3 now running a very high
fever and is kept confined to his bed.