Uebr. State Historical Society
9 n fj
VOL. NO. 11
PLATTS3IOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JANUARY 9, 1936.
NO. SG
Death of C. D.
Quinton, Former
County Sheriff
Dies at Early Hour Today after Ill
ness of Several Years ; Funeral at
Weeping Water Tuesday.
From llon.lt. y's Daily
This morning at an early hour it
the family home at Lincoln, occurred
the death of Carroll D. Quinton, for
man years sherifT of Cass tounty
and one of the best known residents
cf the county where he was reared to
manhood in the vicinity of Avcca.
Mr. Quintan was a son of one o2
the pioneer families of the Avoca
community and where he was en
gaged in farming until in 190G when
he was elected sheriff of Cass county
to succeed the late John D. McBride.
xAlr. Quinton was repeatedly elected
sheriff until in 1924 when he was
succeeded in the office by E. P.
Stewart.
After retiring from the office of
sheriff Mr. Quinton was engaged for
a number of years as an official at
the state penitentiary, continuing in
that work until his failing health
compelled his resignation.
Since ceasing his activities
Mr.
Quinton has gradually been failing
in health and under medical atten
tion for the greater part of the time.
Shortly after his election as sheriff
Mr. Quinton was married here to Miss;
Marie Kravenek, who with two
daughters, Ethel, teaching at Mc
Cook and Mrs. Edith Hutchison of
Omaha, and one son, Carroll D. Jr.,
survive. There are also two sisters,
Mrs. J. M. Palmer of Nehawka and
Mrs. J. M. Dunnar of Avoca.
The funeral services will be held
on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at
Weeping Water, messages to friends
here state.
The death will come as a great re
gret to the many friends who had
known and esteemed Mr. Quinton in
the years of his resince in the coun
ty and hi3 long service In public of
fice. GIVEN A SURPRISE
The heme of Mr. and Mrs. F. 1.
Rea as the scene of a most pleasant
gathering Sunday afternoon, January
5 when about thirty Senior and Ju
nior Catholic Daughters tendered Miss
Constance Rea a surprise farewell
paity. Miss Rea plans to leave soon
lor Atchison, Kansas, where she will
enter Mt. St. Schoiastia Convent in
preparation for membership in the
Benedictine Order.
The afternoon was spent in visit
ing and in playing bingo in which
game prizes were awarded to Miss
Wilma Swatek, Mrs. Cyril Kalina and
Mrs. F. I. Rea.
Delicious refreshments were served
by a committee composed of Mrs. Ed
gar Creamer, Mrs. Wm. Swatek, Mrs.
John Bergman and Mrs. Cyril Kalina.
In behalf of the members, Mts. Ed
gar Creamer presented Miss Rea with
a beautiful individual set of silver
ware as a token of esteem and appre
ciation of her efforts with the Junior
Daughters.
As the afternoon drew to a close
all departed wishing Miss Constance
every happiness in her chosen voca
tion. CALLED ON SAD MISSION
E. G. Hanson, one of the prominent
residents of the Nehawka community.
was called to Ventura, California, on
last Thursday by a message that his
daughter, Mrs. S. R. Unwin, was in
very critical condition at the hos
pital there. Mr. Hanson was driven
to Omaha where he boarded the first
train for the west and arrived at
Ventura Saturday evening. Just a
few hours prior to his arrival the
daughter passed away. Mrs. Unwin,
who is a nurse, was suffering from
an Infection contracted on a case that
she was caring for and which caused
her death.
The body is to be brought back to
Nehawka for services and interment,
but the arrangemnts have not been
fully completed.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to thank the many friends
for their kindness and flowers in our
recent bereavement. Mrs. W. C. Lar-
sen and family.
RETURN FROM CALIFORNIA
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rebal and
children, who have been enjoying a
holiday outing in southern Califor
nia, returned home Sunday morning
after a most pleasant visit with rela
tives and old friends. They spent the
greater part of the time at Monte
bello, California, as guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Ed W. Rebal and where they
were joined in New Years by Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Rebal of Taft. While in
the west they had the pleasure of
meeting Mr. and Mrs. John Schulhof,
Jr., and several of the other old time
resiidents of Plattsmouth, including
Allie Meisinger and wife who are
now located in that section of Cali
fornia. Union Scouts
Invested by
Local Troop
Large Number Present at Union Last
Evening to Witness the Im
pressive Ceremonies.
Monday evening a group cf the
members of the Plattsmouth
Eoy
and
Scouts and their scoutmaster
;executive officer were at Union where
they conducted the investiture ser
vices for some twelve of the Union
boys who were given the tenderfoot
rank, the ceremonies being conduct
ed by the Plattsmouth visitors.
The meeting was held at the school
house where the Scouts hold their
regular sessions under the direction
of Thomas F. Organ, principal of the
high school, and scoutmaster.
Scoutmaster Organ presented the
Union boys with a suitable medal
for their attainment of the pro
ficiency that entitled them to advance
to the rank of tenderfoot.
The Plattsmouth Scouts, under the
direction of Scoutmaster Ray Larson,
conducted the very Impressive service
on the following: Tim Finney, Glen
Tounker, Kenneth Crawford, Darrell
Gruber, Donald Hoback, Joe Leech,
Don McCarthy, Robert Opp, Jack
Burke. Billy Hull, Ted Clark. Elmer
Witherow.
The Union Scout committee, com
posed of Ralph Opp, Superintendent
Howard Bugbe. Dr. R. Anderson, Ed
Morris and P. F. Rihn, were present
ed with their certificates by E. H.
Wescott, of the Plattsmouth commit
tee. The Union troop is sponsored
by the community and the committee
is selected from the business and
professional men.
The Plattsmouth Scouts that made
the trip for the Union ceremonies
were James Sandin, Stephen Davi3,
Burton Rishel, James Webb, Robert
Woest, Buddy Long, Don Greer, John
Tidball, Billy Rosencrans, Billy Evers,
Richard Hitt, Earl Pitman, Allan
White and John Bestor.
Those who furnished cars for the
Plattsmouth party were Ray Larson.
John L. Tidball, Harry White and
C. M. Greer.
RETURN FROM WEDDING TRIP
Mr. and Mrs. James B. Coleman
have returned home to this city after
a short wedding trip and are now
making their home in the Coleman
residence on Granite street.
The marriage of Mr. Coleman and
Miss Ethel Moler, of Omaha, took
place on New Year's day at the home
of Rev. and Mrs. C. O. Troy, at Lyons,
Nebraska, where Rev. Troy is now
pastor of the Methodist church. Fol
lowing the wedding the bridal couple
enjoyed a short trip before return
ing to this city.
Mr. and Mrs. Coleman will make
their home here until near the first
of March when they expect to leave
for Vancouver, Washington, where
they will make their future home.
The many friends will join in ex
tending to this estimable couple the
best wishes for a long and happy
wedded life and all of the success
that they so well deserve.
LOCATING IN NEW HOME
Mir. and Mrs. Edgar S. Wescott,
who have been enjoying a short
honeymoon at Kansas City, have re
turned home and after a short visit
here at the home of the relatives, de
parted Sunday for Lincoln. They are
locating In the capitol city where
Mr. Wescott Is engaged with the
Standard Oil Co., at their Lincoln
1 offices.
St Luke's Church
Parish Holds Its
Annual Meeting
JlenVbers Enjoy Delicious Parish Sup
per at Gering Home Preceding
Heeling Re-elect Vestry.
From Tuesday's Dally
The beautiful Gerir.g home was
the scene of a very happy and en
thusiastic meeting last night when
about 50 people gathered lor a buffet
supper and the annual business meet
ing of St. Luke's Episcopal church.
After all had enjoyed the delight
ful hospitality of Misses Mia and Bar
baia Gering at a cafeteria style sup
per the meeting was called to order
and all sang the familiar hymn, "In
the Cross of Christ I Glory." After
the minutes of last year's meeting
had been accepted the rector report-
led on his work and church life gen
erally. Ke urged a wider use of
church facilities in the realm oi
psychiatry and spiritual and "life
problem" dsicussion. "Every modern
minister," he said, "knows at least
something about domestic and 'lite'
problems, not only lrom his training
but also from his experience, and the
minister is never happier than when
he is of service to his people even
though it may only be as a safety
valve as a listener, to w hom they may
talk and clarify their thought." lie
also urged more systematic use of
the daily reading booklets and of
church services. Reports from all or
ganizations showed much work ac
complished and funds for social, mis
sionary and local needs well sup
ported. The general fund showed a sub
stantial balance on hand thanks very
largely to the untiring energy of the
treasurer and the work of the vestry
ladies in making 524 quarts of mince
meat this year, in addition to col
lecting the pledges made. A unique
record was made in that there is not
one cent of outstanding pledges ow
ing on 1935. Everyone who promised
subscriptions to the church has paid
in full. The senior warden, Mr. R.
W. Clement and the junior warden,
Mr. Rae Patterson were re-elected,
as were also the members of the
vestry. Dr. T. P. Livingston was also
elected to the vestry but his active
participation is contingent upon pro
fessional duties. His election was a
recognition of long standing service
to the church.
The meeting gave very sincere
thanks to Mrs. J. M. Roberts, the
organist and the officers of all the
societies and of the parish, and to
the hostesses of the evening.
A record of appreciation to Mrs.
R. A. Bates and the Journal for the
regular announcements of church
services and much publicity during
the year was made in the minutes.
Delegates were elected to the an
nual convention of the Diocese and
to the Woman's Auxiliary conven
tion. At the close the Vestry met
briefly and elected Mr. Henry Herald
secretary of the group.
LOCAL SCHOOL AT PERU
The Plattsmouth high school is
among the ten schools that are en
tered in the annual Missouri-Iowa-
Nebraska-Kansas music contest, toi
be staged February 7th and 8th at
the Peru teachers college.
The schools entered are Platts
mouth, Dawson, DuBois, Riverton,
Iowa; Unadilla, Brock, Hamburg, la.;
Peru Prep, Silver City, Iowa; Wilber.
Last year at the contest there were
1,000 students participating in all
classes of the contest.
Schools are grouped Into three
classes according to the enrollment
for participation in the contest.
In the past years the Plattsmouth
students participating have scored
very high records in the various lines
of the musical work and this year
should have a very fine group to ap
pear In the contest.
RETURN FROM THE WEST
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Schliscke re
turned home Sunday from a very
pleasant outing to the west coast,
visiting at Boulder Dam and Los An
geles. While in the west they were
guests of relatives and old friends,
meeting many former Plattsmouth
residents who are now making their
home in the Los Angeles territory.
W. Iff. BARCLAY HOME
From Xionday's Daily
The many friensd will be pleased
to learn that William M. Barclay,
who has been undergoing treatment,
and an operation at the Clarkson hos
pital at Omaha, has so far recovered
that he was able to retuia home this
afternoon. Mrs. Barclay motored to
Omaha today and assisted the hus
band on his return and he will now
recuperate here at the family home.
He has had a very rapid improve -
ment and feels much better and it is
hoped that he will be restored to his
former good health and able to re
sum hi.; usjal activities:.
Joe Capwel! is
a Candidate for
County Attorney
Weil Known Attorney Will Seekj cdminlstration, leans may continue
Democratic Nomination for Of- j to lc. made.
fice to Fill Vacancy. j a strong probability was noted by
(officials that a decision on final policy
Joseph A. Capwell, v.eli known at-;for tue loan program would be reach
torney of this city, . Monday after-! ed iate Wednesday or Thursday.
noon niea as a candidate lor tne
democratic nomination to the office
of county attorney, which is to be
filled at the November election for
the remainder of the term cf W. G.
Kieck. new candidate for
district
nudge.
j Mr. Capwell grew to manhood in
the Elmwood community where his
family located after coming west
from Pennsylvania and he received
his education in the schools there,
later entering the University cf Ne
braska. He was graduated from the
lav.- college of the state university in
1&14 and was entering on his prac
tice when the outbreak of the world
war caused him to enlist in the ser
vice of his country-td he "was sent
with a coast artillery assignment to
the Philippine Islands where he
served until 1919 when he was re
turned to the United States. He en
tered the practice of law at Elmwood
shortly after his return home and
later located at Plattsmouth whore
he has since been engaged in the law
business. Mr. Capwell was serving as
county attorney of the county during
1923 and 1934, then returned to pri
vate practice. Mr. Capwell is a very
capable man for the position and with
his previous experience in the office
should be in a position to give the
taxpayers of the county an excellent
service if selected for the office.
HOLD BIRTHDAY PARTY
The home of Mr. and Mrs. William
A. Robertson was the scene of a most
delightful birthday party on Satur
day evening, the occasion being the
'eleventh anniversary of their son,
Billy
In honor of the event a group of
eighteen boys had been invited in to
participate in the delightful 6:30
dinner that had been arranged. The
table was very attractive with the
red candles and animal statues that
added to the scene. The large birth
day cake also added to the charm
cf the dinner.
In the Eerving Mrs. Robertson was
assisted by Mis3 Evelyn Lee, Miss
Bernese Weiland and Mrs. Carl Keil.
Following the dinner the dinner
party were entertained at the Ritz at
a theatre party.
Those who participated in the
happy event were: Bill Gayer, John
Soennichsen, Russell Nielsen, Ray-
imond Evers, Bill Hula, Sanford Short,
Robert Mrasek, Cary Marshall, Don
ald Martin, Bill Cloidt, Kenneth
Wohlfarth, Lloyd Taplett, Troy Cot
ner, Lawrence Lamberson, Carter
Minor, Corbin Davis, Junior Devoe
and the guest of honor, Billy Rob
ertson. TO SPEND WETTER HERE
M. M. Beal, one of the old time
residents of this city, who has been
visiting at Lincoln with his son,
Frank W. Beal and family, returned
here Saturday afternoon. Mr. Beal
is expecting to spend the winter
here and will make his home at the
Hotel Plattsmouth. This will en
able Mr. Beal to meet and enjoy the
association of the many old friends
whom he has missed very much in
his residence at Sigouney, Iowa, and
Lincoln. He was accompanied here
by
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Beal, who
later returned to Lincoln.
U. 8. Corn Loan
Program will
be Continued
Washington Expects Final Decision
on Plan Scon; lovrans Seek
Retention of Credits.
Washington.
The
overnment's
!COrn lean program moved ahead Tues -
(day without interruption although
I federal agencies debated on its fu-
ture without any possibility of pro
duction control.
Commodity credit corporation offi
cials announced there would be no
temporary stopping of the loan pro
gram such as was ordered in all
phases of the agricultural adjustment
act programs. Pending a f.nal deci
sion by the reconstruction corpor
ation which advanced money for corn
leans, the commodity credit corpor
ation and the virtually defunct AAA
Iowa Appeals.
Meanwhile appeal for retention of
loans came from Iowa, the nation's
major corn producing state and chief
beneficiary of past corn loan pro-
; prams.
Ray
Murphy, Iowa secretary of
agriculture, telegraphed his state's
congressmen urging them to "take
immediate steps to protect and per
petuate the corn loan program."
"Loans," he said, "are more vital
now than ever before in view of the
supreme court decision."
Representative Otha D. Wearin,
Hastings. Ia., democrat, sounded sen
timent of. the Iowa delegation when
he answered he would "exert every
effort to protect corn loan.s. He said
also efforts would be made to "rush
drafting of acts to continue a con
structive farm program."
Face Problems.
Two problems faced federal offi
cials trying to decide whether corn
loans could be continued. One was
whether the court's decision in any
way invalidated the government's
right to make such loans.
The other was whether it would
be safe to continue the 45 cent a
bushel loans on farm stored com
without protectio nof production con
trol afforded by the AAA programs.
The loans had been limited to farm
ers co-operating in the corn-hog pro
grams. PREPARE FISH FOOD
Frank B. O'Connell, chief conser
vation officer at Lincoln Monday an-
nounced that the state is to canjAmon& tne Heather."
some 20,000 salvage carp at this
point for use as fish food for the Ne
braska state hatcheries.
He said canning of these fish, which
otherwise would die, would save the
state several thousand dollars annual
ly. The carp are small ones taken
from freezing lakes and ponds by em
ployes of the state game, forestation
and parks commission. An attempt
may be made to market some of the
canned carp to other states.
VERY HAPPY EVENT
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ferris of
this city are rejoicing over the ar
rival of a fine little son that was
born to them Sunday. This makes
three sons in the family circle. Mrs.
Ferris and the babe are progressing.
nicely and the occasion has brought
a great deal of happiness to all of
the members of the family. Mrs.
Ferris was formerly Miss Fonda
Trively.
WILL VISIT HERE
J. D. Ford, of Marceline, Missouri,
is in the city to enjoy a holiday visit
st the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B.
Walters and family. Mrs. Walters be
ing a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ford.
He expects to spend several weeks
here with the Walters family.
ILL AT NEBRASKA CITY
Miss Bernice Hansen, Nebraska
City, is seriously ill at St. Mary's
hospital, Nebraska City. Miss Han-
sen is a frequent visitor at the home
of her sister, Mrs. K. P. Pence,
1 Plattsmouth.
IMPROVE SCHOOL BUILDING
The St. John's school building pre
sented a most attractive appearance
to the students who resumed their
school work this week after ihe
Christmas vacation. While the stu
dents were enjoying a rest from their
duties, a force of the men of the
church assembled and started in on
the work of redecorating. This work
was carried out throughout the school
building and makes it a most attrac-
j tive place with the newly decorated
walls and ceiling making it light
and pleasant.
This volunteer work wa3 very
much appreciated a3 it made possible
the needed improvement and at very
little cost and which otherwise might
have had to be deferred.
Rotarians Enjoy
Musical Program
at Luncheon
Members of Club Supply a Very Fine
Program of Song's and Instru
mental Selections.
Tuesday the members of the Ro
tary club at their luncheon had the
pleasure of a fine musical program
that was supplied from the member
ship of the club, demonstrating that
this organization had plenty of real
talent in their group that equal any
that can be found in the city.
The program was under the direc
tion of E. H. Schulhof, who has been
interested in musical work over a
long period of years and who had se
cured the fine group of musical of
ferings. The Rotary quartet, composed of
Frank A. Cloidt. George Jaeger, L. O.
Minor and II. G. McCiusky were call
ed upon and gave as their contribu
tion to the program the very lovely
"Lullaby Moon."
John E. Frady, one of the tenor
soloists of the club was heard in that
very beautiful melody of Ernest Ball,
"The Sunshine of Your Smile."
Dr. R. P. Westover in his always
delightful manner gave two selec
tions, "Coming Home," and "Three
for Jack," two much enjoyed num
bers. Frank A. Cloidt gave in his splen
did tenor two numbers, "I'll Take
You Home Again Kathleen," and
"Red Sails in the Sunset."
L. O. Minor was called upon and
gave a very fine number, "Give a Man
a Horse He Can Ride," which added
much to the impressiveness of the
program.
William Baird, one of the stand
bys of the club, in memory of his na
tive land of Scotland, gave the old
time Scottish ballad, "Wee House
George Jaeger, talented violinist,
gave two selections that were much
appreciated, "Humoresque" and "An-Jata
nie Laurie," two of the always popu
lar standard selections.
The members of the club were also
treated to a most unusual and artis
tically given piano and dance act by
"Zig" and "Zag," who were later
revealed as two of the most prom-
inent members of the club.
The guests of the day were Ray!
Kingsley and Frank Drezel of thej
Omaha club, v. ho came here to en-;
joy meeting the local people, Mr.
Kingsley being the sponsor of the
local club at the time or its estab
lishment. CARD OF THANES
We wish to express our deepest ap
preciation to the many kind friends
and neighbors for their many acts
of kindness shown in the last hour of
sorrow of our beloved father. Es
pecially do we want to thank Mr.
Payne and Mr. Weise for their kind
assistance. And the words of sym-
pathy that were extended to us and
the beautiful Coral offerings at the
last service and their kindness will
never be forgotten. Children of
Peter Meisinger.
ARRIVAL OF LITTLE SON
Sunday the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth Farris in this city was glad-
dened by the arrival of a fine little
son and heir. The mother and little
one are doing very nicely and the
i event has brought a great deal of
! happiness to the members of the
j family circle.
f
Eastern Star
Installs Officers
Tuesday Night
Pas'
; Worthy Patron L. W. Nicl
Serves as Installing; Officer
for Home Chapter.
Last evening Home chapter No.
1S9, Order of the Eastern Star, held
their installation of officers, whi h
was attended by a large number cf
the membership of the order.
The installing officer was Lesdi-
W. Niel, patt worthy patron of How
chapter, with Mrs. Ralph M. Wiles,
grand Adah of the Nebraska O. E. S.,
as the ceremonial marshal.
The officers v. ho were inducted in
to their stations were as follows:
Worthy Matron Mrs.'L. W. Nicl.
Assoc iato Matron Mrs. C. L.
Wiles.
Worthy Patron George K. He trick
Associate Patron H. F. Nolting.
Conductress Mrs. Floyd Becker.
Associate Conductress Mrs. W. F.
Evers.
Secretary Miss Clara Weyrich.
Treasurer Miss Mary Peterson.
Chaplain Mrs. George Lushinf-ky.
Marsha! Mrs. Earl Becker.
Aiah Miss Marie Noltin.g.
Ruth Mrs. W. L. Scyboldt.
Esther Mrs. Ray Larson.
Electa Mrs. Frank Barkus.
Martha Mrs. H. L. Gayer.
Home chapter is. ore of ti e most
active Eastern Star groups i:i the
state and have secured a high stand
ing for their efficiency in all depart
ments of their chapter work.
ENJOY FIXE JIEETING
The Ilattsmouih Woman's club
met Monday evening at the hur.ie of
Mrs. L. S. Devoe and with a vtry
large number of the ladies in attend
ance to enjoy the interesting pro
gram. Mrs. Robert Reed was In charge of
the devotions.
There was a short business session
and the members then enjoyed a de
lightful program presented under the
direction of Mrs. Devoe, this be ins a
showing of the King Korn Kar-
nival in motion pictures which l.ad
been taken and presented by E. J.
Weyrich.
Arrangements were also made for
the forthcoming Lingo rarty to be
sponsored by the club.
The club had as guests, Mrs. Wil
liam Ilenrichsen, and the hih srhool
girls, Veda Capper and Willi. a Fied
erich. Refreshments were served at an
appropriate hour by the hostesses,
Mrs. Devoe. Mrs. Carl Ole, Mrs.
George Jaeger and Mies Helen War
ner. DIES AT CITATTA
From Tuesday's Daily:
This morning at her home in Om-
occurred lne death of Mrs. Frank
Langpaul, 75, sister of James Ilcbal
of this city. Mrs. Langpaul has been
suffering from heart trouble for the
past two weeks but only pre v v.- .rt-e
within a short time of death. Mr.
, Rpl)al vho bad bccn no;;r,,,l of the
oond5tion of thp EjS.er r.aJ Ma: ted
for Omaha but was ur.ab!? t: r
there before her death.
The deceased lady La.'. a '
home in Omaha irr a ":(at r
yocrs, com in r ther? fro:.i l..va.
She is survived by the Luibar.J
one sen. Charles Dvorak, v. ho r
In California. There is Jil33
brother, James Rebal cf this ciiy
"a - :i
her
any
and
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the
and
one sister, Mrs. Charles Tedious
Iowa City, Iowa.
of
The funeral will be 'c
cn Thursday.
TASEN TO HOSPITAL
The little son of Mr. anJ Mrs.
Leonard Davoy, rcFJuirvg west cf this
citv. was taken to the St. Catherine's
.hospital at Omaha whr he will be
Livcn treatment. The little one is
suffering from a severe abcisf and
which requires the treatment ct the
hospital.
VISIT IN THE CITY
From Tuesday's Daily.
Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
Fornof: and
daughter, Florence, of Louisville,
j were here today to spend a few hours
i with friends and looking after busi-
' ness matters. v niie nerc ;wr. j-ornou.
was a pleasant caller at the Journal
to renew his subscription.