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Nehr. State Historical Society K rri m a: vol. no. n PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1935. 270. 90 W. G, ECieck Files for Judge District Court Well Known and Popular Member of Ear of Second District Makes Filing: at Lincoln. William G. Kiock, county attorney of (.'ass county for the past eleven years, -Mo::tlay afternoon at Lincoln made his lormal filing for the nom ination for '.he office of judge of the second judicial district, comprising Cass, Otoe and Sarpy counties. Mr. Kkck has been urged by friends over the district to enter the race and has decided to enter the list v hich as present comprises Judge Livingston as the only candidate. Mr. Kieck was born in Omaha in is;2, his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Kkck, moving when he was two yearn old. in 1S94, to Sarpy county i'.nd locating at Springfield, where the father is still engaged in the re tail business. In Springfield Mr. Kiock was reared and in 1910 was graduated from the high school of that place. lie graduated in 1914 from the aits and sciences college of the University of Nebraska, spend ing the next two years in teaching in the western portion of the state. When our nation entered the World war Mr. Kiock was commissioned in the aviation section of the army, serving twenty-one months, thirteen of which were spent in service with the AEF in France. On his return home Mr. Kieck was selected as a number of the Constitutional con vention in 1919 to represent Sarpy, county and assisted in preparing the new constitution. He graduated in 1911 from the Creighton university college of lav.- and shortly afterwards came to Plaltsniouth and was elect ed county attorney in 1924 and has served in that office since that time. He has administered his office with justice for all and also to save the taxpayers all unenecessary expense in needless litigation wherever pos sible. SOCIAL WORKERS FLOWER CLUB The Social Workers Flower club from south of the city held their an nual Xmas party at the beautiful iiur.:e of Mrs. Chas. Manners. The Manner's home was a scene of beauti ful a::d artistically decorated rooms, the usual Xmas colors and spirit hav ing been carried out which made it look very attractive and an ideal set ling for this happy occasion. After their regular business meeting, the program committee with Mrs. Albert Wheeler as chairman presented the i. .embers of the party with a splendid Xmas prog.am in which Mrs. George Mumm favored them with a piano se lection entitled "Xmas Melodies," and Mrs. Mike Kaffeuberger, in her pleasing soprano voice gave a very beautiful Xmas number, "Heralds of Ciory. ' Aiso a sTiort play was pre ssented, "The Xmas Shopper," by Mr 3. Jack Stamp, Mrs. Albert Wheel er, Mrs. Mike Kaffenberger and Helen Johnson. This certainly made a hit with everyone present. After the program all were pre sented with a little gilt left on the table by Santa. Later they enjoyed a delicious two course luncheon furnished by the members of the club and presided over by Mrs. George Mumm, chair man of the refreshment committee. Their next meeting will be Jan. 8, 19'l, at the home of Mrs. Julius PiU' with Mrs. Minnie Nolting and Mrs. A. J. Snyder a3 assisting hostesses. ENJOY PLEASANT EVENING Mrs. Henry Stark John was hostess Tuesday evening at her pleasant home on Rock street to the members of the Two-Square card club. The home was arranged with the Christ mas decorations and in this pleas ant petting the members of the club enjoyed the passing hours in bridge. In the playing Mrs. F. I. Rea was the winner of the high score while Mrs. Cyril Kalina was awarded the consolation prize. This was also the Christmas party of the club and at an appropriate hour jolly Santa made his appear ance and each member received a re membrance of the holiday season. The evening chased with the serv ing of dainty and delicious refresh ments by the hostess. DOES FRIENDLY SERVICE For the past twelve weeks Tom Turner, residing south of Union, has been ill and confined to his home and unable to look after the farm work. jThis morning Mr. Turner was given a demonstration of the line neigh borly spirit of the residents of that section, they gathering at the Turner farm to complete his corn shucking. There were thirty-three teams do- inated for the work and a force of jllG men were on the job to make a complete job of the shucking. This certainly is a splendid act on the part of the good people of that lo cality. Death of a Former Resident of Plattsmouth Mrs. John Kopia cf Lcs Moines, Iowa, Fasses Away After Illness of Several Years Duration. Mrs. John Kopia, 74, a resident of Plattsmouth for a great many years, died on Monday afternoon at 4:20 at her home in Des Moines, Iowa, where she has been ill lor the past several years. Mrs. Kopia's health had been failing for a number of years and she had found it neces sary to undergo a number of surgical operations. Mr. and Mrs. Kopia for many years operated a store at 15th and Main streets in the west part of the city which was very successful, they later disposing of the store some ten years ago when they removed to Des Moines where their only child, Mrs. Frank Lorenz was living. Since going to Des Moines they have made several visits here while their health permitted to meet the old friends and who will regret very much to learn of her death. There is surviving the aged hus band and the daughter, Mrs. Lorenz, as well as one brother, Michael Hob scheidt of this city. The funeral will be held Friday morning at Des Moines and with the interment in that city. ENJOY CHRISTMAS PARTY The members fo the Catholic Daughters of America held a very pleasant Christmas party on Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs. John Bergmann, with Mrs. E. A. Webb, Mrs. E. A. Lorenz, Mrs. Richard Ot tcrstein and Miss Eleanor O'Brien as associate hostesses. The home was handsomely ar ranged with the Christmas season decorations that added their lovely warmth and color to the scene of pleasure. During the afternoon the time was spent in cards, the winner of high score in bridge being Mrs. W. V. j AUM, 111 IV. A 11 .' I II U V. 1 1 1 V kill ..... of first honors was Mrs. Ruth Koukal. To complete the happy event Santa Claus made his usual visit and brought to each member a remem brance of the forthcoming yuletide season and which climaxed the pleas urable occasion. The afternoon was closed by tht serving of dainty refreshments in keeping with the holiday season. FIREMEN ORGANIZE From Tuesday's Dally In response to a call of the Elm wood fire department, there gathered last evening in that city, represen tatives from the volunteer depart ments of the county to organize the Cass County Volunteer Firemen's as sociation. The officers selected were as fol lows: Guy L. Clements, Elmwood, president; Bert Morris, Union, vice president; Bryan McDonald, Mur dock, secretary. SCHOOL IS i)ISMISSED From Tuesday's Daily: Thi3 morning the Columbian school was dismissed until further notice as the result of a damaged boiler of the heating plant. Superin tendent L. S. Devoe visited the school and as the heating plant was not operating ordered that the children be sent home to await the repair of the boiler. Notice of the resumption of school will be made through the 1 Journal. Woman's Club Holds Christmas Party Monday Beautiful Home of Mrs. E. J. Richey Scene of Delightful Gather ing of Membership. The members of the Plattsmouth Woman's club were delightfully en tertained on Monday evening at the snnfiniK tin mo itt Mic 1-' T TMelipv The handsomely arranged home had its beauty enhanced by the bright colored Christmas decorations that aelded a lovely touch to the scene. The program, in keeping with the Christmas season had been very cleverly planned by a social com mittee, consisting of Mrs. John Wolf, Mrs. Wm. Heinrich. Mrs. II. L. Gay er, Mrs. Carl Ofe and Mrs. L. S. 1K voe Following devotions, led by Kev. V. C. Wright, a short business ses sion was held, this being followed by group singing of Christmas carols. Solo. "The Holy City," Mrs. L II. Wescott. Radio program (Supposedly from a down town broadcasting station). Announcer Mrs. L. S. Devoe. Harmonica solo, Ivan Smith. Song (Silent Night) and recitation, Bc-tty Gayer. Guitar solo, Theodore Smalley. Song. "Popeye," Junior Devoe. Rattle Bones, Lemuel Sheard. Song and impersonations of Greta Garbo and Mae West, Norma Carsors. Song, Marjorie Devoe. Letters to Santa, by Santa Claus?? Mr. Gayer and Mr. Richey were also heard on current topics. This part of the program had been made possible through the courtesy of the Swinson Motor company, through the use of their equipment. Each lady present, directed by Mr. Devoe, was given an opportunity of hearing her voice over -he radio, which proved a lot 'of fun. j The club had as guests of the even- ing Mrs. Braunbagh, formerly of Blair, Neb., Mrs. Kiser of Centralia, 111., Miss Mildred Dvoraeek and Mar garet Anne Vallery. Refreshments were served at the close of the program. Those who assisted Mrs. Richey as hostesses were Mrs. Edgar Newton, Miss Pearl Staats, Mrs. E. L. Mc Kissick, Mrs. G. G. Griffin. Mrs. Homer Sylvester and Mrs. Phillip Hoffman. LOST' WOMAN IS FOUND Mrs. Addie Carrie, about 75, of Avoca, became "lost" in Lincoln late Monday afternoon and spent several hours wandering about the streets until she was found by a nephew. Somewhere in her wanderings, she mislaid her spectacles, however, and Monday night was lamenting the loss. Found wandering aimlessly on the street by a woman whose name was not learned, she was taken to police headquarters and placed in charge of Matron Doyle. All efforts to aid her to remember her identity or what she was doing in Lincoln proved fruitless and she was turned over to the Y. W. C. A. Shortly after ward she was reunited with her nephew, Robert Mickel, who traced her thru police. She had wandered away while her nice was at a hair dressers. VISIT AT OMAHA From Tuesday's Dally Mr. and Mrs. Lee J. Mayfleld of Louisville were here today for a short time visiting friends and looking af ter some matters of business. They were en route to Omaha to visit with E. I. Mayfield, veteran newspaper man and brother of Lee, as well as Mrs F. "A. Secord, a sister. Mr. E. O. Mayfield has been suffering from flu for some time and which is feared may develop into pneumonia, while Mrs. Secord also has been in poor health. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT The many friends of John Gauer, long time resident of the vicinity of Louisville and Cedar Creek, will be pleased to learn that he is now im proving from his recent illness. Mr. Gauer has been suffering from an at tack of pneumonia and which was quite severe for several days but he Is now rallying nicely and it is hoped In a short time he may be able to resume his usual activities. HERE FROM TEXAS Norman Dickson, of Dallas, Texas, arrived here Tuesday evening for a short visit at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Richey as well as with the many old time school friends and associates In the city. Mr. Dickson has been spending a week at Lincoln with Mrs. Fannie Dickson and Miss May Richey, his aunts. Mr. Dickson has made his home in Texas for the past several years and reports the condition there as excellent and constantly showing a great advance in all lines of busi ness and industry. President Plans on Half Billion W orks Program President Roosevelt Gives a Hint Upon Uext Year's Emergency Expenditures. The administration's emergency budget for the next fiscal year took shape with the disclosure by Presi dent Roosevelt at Washington that he would propose a public works program costing around 500 millions. The executive's statement contain ed the first intimation of what the new deal proposes for the unemploy ed after next July. The chief execu tive nverthless withheld any hint of the total to be asked for relief of all kinds. In revealing his rough figure for public works at his regular press con ference, the president did not even disclose whether it would include a housing program. This year's PWA fund includes 100 millions for housing- A sharp departure from the pre cedent established by tlie new deal jn former public works appropriations was promised by the chief executive. ne said the administration would pro- pose a bill carrying appropriations for specific projects Instead of a lump sum. Both previous new deal public works appropriations were lump sum authorizations subsequent ly allocated by the president under broad power granted by congress. Observers quickly noted that the half billion sum suggested by the president was in line with the recom mendation of his national resources board for an annual public works program of that magnitude. In this came tenor also was a statement by the president that the money would be used chiefly for continuing large projects already under way. He men tioned the Florida ship canal and the Passamaquoddy Tide project in Maine specifically, In reply to questions. Administration officials have esti- mated that 900 millions will be leftj from the current 4 billions fund at the end of this fiscal year. President Roosevelt did not indicate whether the new fund would be in addition to this sum or w hether it would mere ly be a reappropriation. DISTURBERS OF PEACE FINED From Wednesday's Dally This morning in the court of Judge Charles L. Graves at the city hall, Leonard A. Woodard and Al Spay were present to answer to the charge of intoxication and disturb ing the peace. The two men were charged with having created a dis turbance last night near the inter section of Sixth and Main streets and also with having imbibed too freely of intoxicating beverages. The men it seemed had gotten into tn altercation with a third party and which led to their being gathered in by the members of the night police force and Deputy Sheriff Walling. Judge Graves after hearing the facts in the case assessed a fine of $15 and costs against both of the parties. Unable to pay the fine and costs they were ordered to assist in labor on the streets of the city. HAVE A NEW SON Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill, of this city are rejoicisg over a fine little son that was born to them Monday at an Omaha hospital. This makes two daughters and two sons in the family circle. Mrs. Hill and the little one are doing nicely and the occa sion has brought a great deal of happiness to all of the members of the family circle. Mrs. Hill was for merly Miss Sylvia Noble. Banking Dispute Aired in Murdock Case Tuesday Try to Decide Proper Authority for Liquidating Banks of State Two Departments. Dispute which for several weeks has prevailed in the state department of banking over the proper authority for the liquidating of banks in the state, was featured in a hearing Tues day at Nebraska City. The matter was brought up In a hearing concerning the defunct Mur dock bank held before Judge D. W Livingston. The Nebraska City News-Press has the following concerning the much disputed case: " 'It is an expense to the failed banks to keep the banking depart ment running,' said Tom Allen, brother-in-law of former Governor Char ley Bryan. 'Now we have two bank ing departments and they don't seem to agree.' "Mr. Allen was speaking about the expense of the receivership of the Murdock bank. He seeks to have the assets sold, the receivership wound up and the depositors paid off. "Clarence G. Miles, attorney for the banking department, accused Mr. Allen of drawing a red herring across the path in his reference to the bank ing department. He is tco astute a lawyer to believe that will have any weight, said Mr. Miles. "The depositors ' committee is fighting the application of the re ceiver to sell a certain note for $1, 500 which the depositors believe is woith $1,900. Rather, the deposi tors would sell all the assets and close out, the receivership. They claim to be ready with an offer of some $10,000 for the assets. "Miles said it was the first time anyone had tried to interfere with the discretion of the receiver in the matter of selling assets. He branded the sale of all the assets, as desired by the committee, a 'joke' and said they are not ready for liquidation, although they might be In a year or 15 months, after another crop has been harvested. "Miles accused Henry A. Tool of trying to get out from under some $9,000 in stockholders' liability by selling all the assets or the bank for $10,219. "Judge D. W. Livingston, explain ing his Idea 13 to do the best thing for depositors, took the case under advisement." JOHNSON ACQUITTED The jury case of Harold Johnson, charged with stealing cattle belong ing to Mrs. Cora Munsinger of near Tabor, which it was alleged he had sold in Nebraska City, was taken up at Glenwood last week. The following persons were drawn on this jury: Albert Schoening, Jr., Frank Churchill, Lucy Wilcox, Earl McGee, W. E. Herman, M. V. Tay lor, Grace Hathaway, Florence Short, Mrs. Vernon Johnson, May Wright, Josie Kerney, and Roy Wasserman. Johnson's attorneys built the de fense around his contention that he had purchased the cattle from an un known trucker, and produced a wit ness to that effect. The case went to the jury Friday and the Jury came In at 3 o'clock Saturday morning with a verdict finding Johnson "not guilty." Several of the cattle alleged to have been stolen were found in this locality. HERE FORTY YEARS From Tuesday's Daily. Today marks the fortieth anniver sary of the Robertson family as resi dents of Plattsmouth, Mr. James M. Robertson, who had been elected county clerk In November, 1894, moved his family here from Louis ville in December to start a residence that has covered this long period of years. When first here they were lo cated in a residence at 9th and Rock streets and later Mr. Robertson pur chased the residence on Vine street, just west of the St. Luke's church where they have since resided. The family have made a large contribu tion to the community life In all lines of activity and It was a very for tunate occasion that brought this ex cellent family here. HOLDS CHURCH SERVICE Dr. M. E. Gilbert, district super intendent of the Methodist church held services here at the morning hour at the church. The sermon was very ..ispirational and enjoyed by a large congregation wno always are pleased with a call from the super intendent. At the evening service hour Mrs. Stevens, national field worker for the Woman's Home Missionary society was the (speaker. Mrs. Stevens dis cussed the work of the society and which message she has given at many of the churches over the country. To Hold Last Gift Night of the Current Season Added Pre-Christmas FrogTam is De cided Upon by Merchants The Last Till Early Spring. The members of the Plattsmouth Business Men's Ad club are an nouncing that on Saturday night at the customary hour as on Wednesday there will be offered a treat to the residents of the community. This is in keeping with the spirit of the Christmas season and all residents of the nearby communities as well a3 this city are invited in to attend this last Merchant's Night of the season. This will be the last Merchant's Night of the winter season, so plan to be here Saturday. GOLDEN ROD STUDY CLUB The Golden Rod Study club met at the home of Mrs. Myron Wiles on December 12, with Mrs. Glenn Wiles as associate hostess. Mrs. Henry Hild had charge of the lesson on "Home Management." Her enthusiasm and means of having each one take part in the program made the lesson very interesting. The music period was arranged by Mrs. Roy O. Cole, in which the club Joined in singing the always familiar Christmas songs. As a climax to the pleasant after noon, Mary Margaret Cole dressed in snow suit and a Santa Claus helper, came into the room drawing a sleigh and deliverd a gift to each one. The hostesses had also arranged games that all enjoyed to the utmost. A surprise package which had been as sembled by all the club was sent to Mrs. Charles Jean, who has been a member for many years. Delicious refreshments appropriate to the season was served by the hostess. DRAW DOWN FINES From Tuesday's Dally: This morning shortly after 2 o'clock Officers Pickrel and Stewart arrested a quartet of Nebraska City young people who were found at one of the local taverns and the men con siderably under the influence of li quor. The two ladies of the party were sent on to their homes while the men were taken to the city jail to recuperate. This morning they were arraigned before Judge Charles L. Graves charged with intoxication and disturbing the peace. The men gave the names of August Rausch and James Ohnmacht, and each was given a fine of $10 and costs or $13.50. The fine of Rausch was paid and he de parted for his home to secure the funds for his companion's release. FLORIDA NEWS Dwlght Propst, who is one of Dick Lemon's new students, had his first instruction on his first flight. This Is rather unusual inasmuch as most students are flown around a bit be fore they are allowed to take the controls. Lemon found Propst so much at home in the air that he started him flying immediately. J. Addison Kiser of Plattsmouth, Nebr., arrived recently to spend the winter season at the home of his couBin, Robert L. Propst on North Federal Hy - Lake Worth. Palm Beach Post. Let Journal ads solve your gift giving problems. You'll find local business firms able and eager to serve you at a moderate margin of profit. Omaha Battles Mounting Scarlet Fever Epidemic Schools May Remain Open Until Siart of the Christmas Vacation Check Children Activity. Omaha public an parochial :sehools probably will net be closed on ac count of prevalence of f arl t lever until Friday, when th'i regular Christmas vacation period starts, as the following from the World-Herald states: "Mayor TowJ, to whom Health Commissioner Kinyoun and health Director Langfeld appealed Tuesday when they became d adlocked, said Tuesday night he favored keeping the schoohi open. Dr. Kinyoun, (jack ed by the Omaha-Douglas ('.unity Medical association, faored a dos ing edict, while Dr. Langfeld strong ly urged the schools be allowed to remain open until the regular holi days start. "Dr. Kinyoun, as health commis sioner, is empowered to order the schools closed, but said he he: itated to do so without first consulting t he mayor. The mayor, engaged in .sev eral other meetings, was unable to keep his appointment with the health officers Tuesday afternoon to settle the issue. "Dr. Kinyoun, called to I'r. seott, la., lor a possible operation Tuesday evening ,had left word that he would not order a school closing until after a conference with Mayor Tov. 1. which he hoped to have this morning. "Eight of nine members of the executive committee of the Omaha and Douglas County Medical society recommend not only closing the schools, but also barring attendance of children at theaters, city orTlcials were advised Tuesday morning in a letter from Dr. Herman M. Jr.hn, sec retary of the society. Council to Back Kinyoun. "The doctors also believe it would be wise to prevent children from en tering downtown department nores. "Dr. Kinyoun placed the question of closing the schools before the city council Tuesday morning and wa3 told that the health commissioner will be backed by th council in any action he deems necessary. "Organizations throughout the city are cancelling children's Christmas parties planned for this week and next. " 'Many doctors are advising par ents to keep their children out of school now,' Dr. Kinyound told the council. " 'This morning a child came to my office with all evidences of scarlet fever. She attended Mas m school yes terday. " 'Within the last two days, five children, three from Mason school, who have scarlet fever, hav? come downtown and to my office. On? came on a street car.' "Pointing out that the Christmas vacation begins Saturday, Dr. Kin youn asserted that closing the schools Immediately will enable health authorities to gt the dis'-ase well under control before tlcsress are resumed January G. "Dr. Langfeld. on the other hand, asserted that a better ch k can b kept on new cases whilr? children are in school." R0TARIANS HOLD MEETING The Rotary club Ik Id their weekly luncheon Tuesday at the MofTatt cafe an da very interesting program was arranged with John L Frady in charge of the meeting. Judge A. II. Duxhury read a Utter written by Wayne Choatc. Glenwood editor, who has been confine J to his room for the past few weeks as the result of an accident. The Rotary club had sent messages of sympathy to the injured editor who has so often been a guest of the lo.-al club. Mr. Cho2te sent a mcssago to the Plattsmouth Kotarians filled with his usual optimistic views and thoughts and which was very much appre ciated. William Baird gave a very inter- jesting talk cn classification and membership of which committee he Is the chairman and thi3 was very much enjoyed and appreciated by all of the members of tho organization. The Journal will appreciate all news items phoned to No. 6.