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Hit. State Historical Socittj vie Era VOL. NO. IH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MARCH 5, 1936. NO. 8 Small Streams Cause Overflows in East Nebraska Salt Creek in West Part of County! on Rampage While Pappio and Other Streams Overflow. Warming weather has caused the Email streams and creeps in the east ern section of Nebraska to show strong indication of overflowing and in several cases are already overflow ing the lowlands along their course. Salt Creek, between Ashland and Greenwood is at flood stage, a bridge on highway No. 6, east of Ashland, being washed out late Saturday night and closing the highway to traffic, llifeh water and ice broke the piling of the bridge and the water has spread over the surrounding terri tory. Many of the residents of the lowlands along Salt Creek are seek ing refuge on higher ground and in east Ashland some overflow is re ported. The Burlington bridge at Ashland is being watched for any de velopments that might threaten in the Platte river. North of this city, the Pappio is out of its banks and threatening fur ther rises as the melting snow and ice along its course adds to the vol ume of water that is flowing toward the mouth of the creek. The new overpass on highway No. 75 saves the danger of the overflow of the road way as it is not thought that the rise will be sufficient to menace the high way south of the overpass. The Eight Mile creek, west of this city as well as the Four Mile is rising and in several instances is overflow ing the low lying pasture lands along the two creeks and adding to the traveling difficulties. The Missouri river at this point is showing some water flowing over the ice but so far the heavy Ice packs In the river have not started to break up. The breaking up of the Platte soon before the Missouri opens up is watched with concern as causing overflows north of this city. SELECTED BANK HEAD A. J. Hallas, former Plattsmouth man, who has been prominent in the financial affairs cf South Omaha, for the past several years, has been named as president of the South Om aha Savings banks of which he has been vice-president for the past three years. He succeeds Fred A. Cressey, v. ho died recently. Mr. Hallas is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hallas of this city and was graduated here from the local school and later from the Creighton univer sity at Omaha. Mr. Hallas was an employe of the United States National bank, Omaha, Trom 1922 to 1933 when he went with the South Omaha Savings bank. He is vice-president and director of the First State bank of Shelton, Neb. In his Omaha civic connections, t- is executive secretary of the South Omaha Merchants association, treas urer of the Associated Merchants and Professional Men's club and a mem ber of Ak-Ear-Ben. II. A. Morrison, assistant cashier, is advanced to the vice presidency to succeed Hallas and Miss Wanda Vosik was named assistant cashier. Mr. Hallas is also vice president of the Live Stock National bank of South Omaha. COURT HAS BUSY TIME Prom Wednesday's Dally District Judge D. W. Livingston was in the city today from Nebraska City and held a very busy session of the district court. There were a large number of matters pending and the Judge was busy on grinding out the cases called for trial as well as issuing orders In a number of cases. Several actions for divorce were called for hearing and as all were uncontested, decrees were granted, In the cases of Eskie Cappen vs. Earl Cappen; Edna Taylor vs. Ellsworth Taylor and Lottie Rosencrans vs. C. A. Rosencrans. VISITS AT LINCOLN From Tuesday's Daily. County Attorney W. G. Kieck was at Lincoln today for a few hours. Mr. Kieck was called to appear before the state supreme court to argue a case that he has in the high court. HOLD FUNERAL SERVICES The funeral cr the late Otto Seyd litz was held on Sunday afternoon at the Sattler funeral home where the friends and neighbors had gath ered to pay their last tributes of re spect for the departed. The pastor of the St. Paul's Evan gelical church. Rev. G. A. Pahl, brought a message of comfort to the members of the family who had been called upon to part with their son and brother. The choir of the church gave one of the German hymns, "Wo Findet Die Scele," during the service. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery. Local Seniors to Have Opportunity for Scholarships 250 Scholarships Offered to Seniors of Nebraska Schools by Uni versity Regents. Plattsmouth 1936 high school seniors will again have an opportun ity this spring to compete for 250 tuition scholarships to the University of Nebraska offered by its board of regents. Students in the upper fourth of their graduating class may be en tered by the superintendent or prin cipal for the contest April 6, 7, S. Entries must be at the university by March 14. Lois Giles from Plattsmouth 1935 high school class was awarded a scholarship last year. Winners of scholarships for the first semester next year will be an nounced in time for the graduation exercises in the spring. Examinations will be held in the local high school on April 6, 7 and 8. Eachconte3tant wlil take a psychological test, kn English and an algebra classification test, and at least three other acad emic examinations based upon the student's high school work and the college he intends to enter at the University of Nebraska. Scholarships are available for all undergraduate colleges. These scholarships are made for the first semester of the school year, and renewed n tne siuaem s work justifies it. In addition to the winners, a num ber of alternates will be named who may be granted scholarships if the winners do not claim all the 250 awards. Since the first state contest was held in 1932 some 600 students have attended the University of Nebraska on such tuition grants. Of the num ber won last year 198 are now being used by students in school. JOLLY SURPRISE On Friday night as Miss Margaret Will and a few friends were enjoying a fjuiet evening in her lovely country home, a large group rushed in the door shouting, "surprise." Surprise it was Indeed, to honor Miss Will on her sixteenth birthday anniversary. An added surprise was the unexpect ed appearance of the guest oi honor's brother, James Will, and his two friends, Edward Stepanek and Le Roy Steele of Omaha. The evening was spent in playing the fascinating game of "Murder" and dancing to the music of Frank Kostka and Joe Benak. At a late hour delicious refresh ments accompanied by the tradition al birthday bake with gleaming candles were served. The various persons of the jolly party then departed for their homes after spending a most delightful evening. HAVE BUSY HIGHWAY Owing to the bridge out on high way No. 6, the busses from Omaha to Lincoln, as well as private travel has been sent through this city south to Union and thence to Lincoln and return. No. 24 has held up well but graveled sections of the highway are growing soft and may make the travel very difficult over this road. VISIT AT NEBRASKA CITY Mr. and Mrs. John E. Turner and daughter, Dorothy, were at Nebraska City Sunday where they were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Kelly, the former county treasurer of Otoe county. First Filing is Made for County Commissioner Peter Gradoville Enters Name as Can didate for Democratic Nomin ation in First District. AVith the deadline for filings tor office at the April primary approach ing there Is more activity displayed among those who may have been nursing a political bee. Saturday the filing of Peter Grado vlile, for the democratic nomination for county commissioner, first dis trict, was made at the office of Coun ty Treasurer John E. Turner. This was the first filing made for the of fice so far on either political ticket. This office is held by Commission er J. A. Pitz, of this city, who is expected to file for re-election before the final deadline on Thursday. Mr. Gradoville is well known in this city and vicinity where he has made his home for practically his lifetime and he was for a number of years engaged with the Burlington in the local shops and later the BREX, but has been out of active duty for the past few years due to injuries. Mr. Gradoville is a service man and served in the 127th field artillery in the world war and spent some time in France. He is at the present time an officer in the local post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of this city. Two years ago Mr. Gradoville was a candidate for the democratic nomination for county treasurer, but was defeated in the primary by J. L. Stamp. The first district i3 composed of Plattsmouth city, Plattsmouth pre cinct. Eight Mile Grove and East and We3t Rock Bluffs. RECEIVES HIGH HONOR The Louisville-Plattsmouth district of the Lyman-Richey Sand & Gravel Co., has Just received the safety first award of the company for the best showing of any of the districts owned by the corporation. Mr. Elmer Sundstrom, of Louis ville, is superintendent of the district and was very much pleased with the showing that the employes of the district have made in the past year. The Louisville plant, of which Charles Knutson is foreman, ranked first in all of the individual plants and Plattsmouth, with J. W. Taylor, as foreman, was the second in the list of the company. The award is based on the best showing made by the plants on acci dents per man hour and loadings. The award was made on Saturday at a meeting of the company officials held at Omaha, consisting of a two day session and a special safety first demonstration given by the Nebraska Power Co. ENTERS JUDICIAL RACE With the final day for entry draw ing near, Thomas E. Dunbar, well known Nebraska City attorney, has entered the list as a candidate for the nomination for district Judge, making the seventh to seek the posi tion. Mr. Dunbar has been engaged in practice at Nebraska City for a num ber of years and is at the present time serving as city attorney there. He is well known here where he started his legal career at the office of D. O. Dwyer, later moving to Ne braska City where he has since been engaged in the legal profession. Mr. Dunbar has many friends over the district who will be Interested in learning of his candidacy. RESUMES WORK Arthur Kief, state president of the Eagles, who has been here visit ing at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs. William Kief, departed Sun day for Lincoln, where he will re sume his work for the Burlington. Mr. Kief has been engaged in elec trical work for the railroad and will now be able to resume his activities George A. Kaffenberger, who has been spending the winter at Wymore at the home of Rer. and Mrs. Adrain Edgar, has returned to this city and reopened his home on high school hill. RECEIVES SAD NEWS Mrs. George Fornoif of this city has received the sad news of the death of a sister, Mrs. Elsie Tonner scn, 7 5, of Brooklyn, New York, which occurred on Sunday, March 1st. The deceased lady has made her heme in this country for the past fif teen years. Mrs. Fcrnoff had the op portunity of visiting her some nine years ago and which wa3 the last time the sitters had met. There is surviving two daughters, who also reside in Brooklyn, the two sisters and three brothers. Owing to the poor health of Mrs. Fornoff as we'l as Mr. Foinofi", they will be unable to mckc- the journey back cas-t. arm W eather Adds to Trouble on Farm Roads Increasing; Difficulty Found in Get ting to and From the Farms to Towns cf County. With the warming weather of the last few days the problem of travel on the unpaved roads and highways is growing in ell sections and makes travel increasingly difficult to farm residents who are not located along the paved highways. The very deep snow drifts are slow ly melting and leaving in their vake softened roads that in many cases seem to have no bottom and on which even travel with tram and wagon or buggy 13 almost out of question. The melting snow and frost com ing from the ground makes isolation of many of the farni3 and it is with only the greatest difficulty that the necessities are hauled from the towns to the farms in forced trips. Several farmers frvi the nearby territory who have been in the city have made their way with teams and buggies or wagons and the trip that has ordinarily been a matter of a few minutes has required from one to two hours as the horses battled through the mud. Many of the graveled roads that ordinarily could be traveled, have softened to such an extent that they will require a great deal of work to place in shape when it is possible to get onto them with the road work ers, but with the present conditions it is impossible to place them in any decent shaps until after the worst of the thaw has passed. MANY ATTORNEYS HERE From Wednesday's Daily A large number or visiting attor neys were here today to attend the session of the district court in which they had matters pending. Thomas E. Dunbar and Marshall Pitzer of Nebraska City, W. R. Patrick of Om aha, Guy L. Clements of Elmwood C. E. Tefft of Weeping Water; E. R. Lee, Omaha; C. B. Paine, R. A. Loche, Sterling F. Mutz, Lincoln; Judge C. S. Wortman, South Bend; Leonard A. Hammes, T. F. Wiles, Omaha; O. E. Leidigh, Nebraska City, were among those here. HERE FROM TAREI0 From Tuesday's Dally R. Foster Patterson of the faculty of Tarkio college, was in the city last evening to attend the meeting of Plattsmouth lodge No. C, A. F. & A. M., of which he is senior warden. Mr. Patterson was accompanied by Stuart Porter and Kenneth Arm strong, local boys who are students at the Missouri college. HERE FROM CHICAGO From Tuesday's Dally Mrs. James Ptacek and daughter, Miss Gertrude, of Chicago, arrived this morning for a visit in the old home. They will visit with Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Yelick, the latter a daughter of Mrs. Ptacek, as well as with the many old time friends. SUFFERS FALL Will Oliver, Sr., who lives In the south part of town, received a severe fall Saturday afternoon while down town. He slipped and fell on the cement sidewalk and suffered a frac tured shoulder, wnicn wm require him to be under a physician's care I for some time. Superintend Devoe Renamed as School Head Popular Executive Receives Three Year Contract from Board of Education Last Evening. From Tuesday's Daily: The board of education last even ing at their regular March meeting, tendered to Lowell S. Devoe, present superintendent of city schools, a con tract for a three year term as head of the local schools and which was accepted. The new contract provides for an increase cf ?100 per year in salary. The patrons cf the schools and the citizens in genera: v. ;;i be well pleased to learn of the granting of the contract and that Mr. Devoe will continue at the head of the school system of Plattsmouth. Mr. Devce came here three years ago from the superintendency at Geneva, Nebraska, and La3 proven not only a most efficient school execu tive, but as well, a leader in the com munity. Under his regime the schools have icrged steadily ahead and through the worst of the depression years the same high standard of efficiency was maintained in all branches of the school system. Mr. Devoe is the father of the fall festival or King Kern Karnival which was suggested by him as having been highly successful in his former com munities and he assisted in getting this through the first year and it has now developed to one of the big at tractions of eastern Nebraska. He has been active in Rotary and the Chamber of Commerce and is cer tainly a civic asset that all will be pleased to learn will1 bs with us again. The genial superintendent and his wife have made many friends who are very happy to learn of his re election. FUNERAL OF PHILLIP SAUTER The funeral services of the late Phillip Sauter were held on Tues day afternoon at the Horton funeral home at Seventh and Vine streets. A number of the old friends and neighbors were in attendance to pay their last tributes to the associate of many years standing. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, brought the comforting words of the scrip tures to the members of the family circle. During the service, Frank A. Cloidt gave two numbers, "Saved by Grace" and "Wonderful Peace," Mrs. J. R. Reeder being the accompanist. The Masonic service was given by Plattsmouth lodge No. 6, A. F. & A. M., W. F. Evers, past master, con ducting the services. MASTERPIECES OF ART Can you name all the pictures painted by Sir Joshua Reynolds? To be able to recognize a number of good pictures at sight ,to describe them, to be familiar with the artists' names, pictures, subjects and style is the aim of Art Appreciation as studied in our schools today. Joy, in line, form and color was instinctive even in primitive man and this fun damental love of the beautiful can be made a great uplift to the personal character of everyone. The desire to know good pictures may be realized by visiting the exhibit of fine art prints which will be on display at the high school gym March 1C to 20. CARD OF THANKS With the deepest gratitude we wish to express our appreciation of the many acts of kindness and words of sympathy in our recent bereavement, we especially wish to thank those taking part in the funeral service, furnishing cars ami other acts of friendship. These will be long re membered by us. Mr. and Mrs. Benno Seydlitz and Family. VISIT IN THE CITY Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Petersen and daughter, Norma Jean, of Lin- Jcoln, were here Sunday to enjoy the .day visiting at the home of Mr. Peter 1 sen's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. 1 Petersen CELEBRATES EIRTHDAY Sunday was the birthday anniver sary of Dolores Ruse and in honor of the occasion a group of school friends were entertained at the C. A. Ruse home Saturday afternoon. The members of the party enjoyed games and at a suitable hour refresh ments were served. The guest of honor received a number of attractive gifts. Those in attendance were Jean Goodchild, Bonnie Walters, Joan Trout, Shirley Burcham, Margaret and Miriam Fricke, Donna Faye Ma son, Josephine Sedlak, Mary Kath erine Gorder, Dorothy Lynch, Mar gie Dean Philips. Sailor Tells of Life in the Naval Service Oliver E. Taylor Guest at Luncheon of the Plattsmouth Rotary Club Tuesday. The members or Hie Rotary club had the pleasure on Tuesday at their weekly luncheon of hearing a very interesting story of life in the navy and the general condition that the sailor finds on one of Uncle Sam's fighting ships. The talk was given by Oliver E. Taylor, who is home on a leave from the U. S. S. California, of the Pacific fleet. The young man described the daily life of the sailor in the several lines of duty that they are assigned, he being a member of the signal section of the ship's crew, describing the boat and its size and equipment. He gave a very .interesting account of the various stripes that are given for service and the manner in which the rank and service of asailor might be learned by these markings. The impressions of Hawaii on the young sailor also added to the in terest of the talk, he having had the opportunity of visiting the city of Honolulu and parts of the islands on the visit last summer of the battle fleet to the mid-Pacific waters. The talk was one that all enjoyed very much and was instructive to those who were unacquainted with the naval service. . James Sandin, winner of first place in the humorous section of the high school declamatory contest was pre sented in his clever number, "The Ladies Aid at Local Theatre." James gave this in hi3 very able manner and which was one of the most de lightful entertaining features that has been presented before the club. The meeting was under the lead ership of C. A. Rosencrans, who con ducted a quiz on Rotary education and questions as to the Rotary or ganization. The high school students who will be members of Rotary for March were introduced, they being Ralph Hen nings, senior and Charles Warner, junior. HAVE SOCIAL GATHERING From Wednenday's Dally Last evening tne employes of the Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power Co., in the Plattsmouth and Humboldt of fices enjoyed a very fine social meet ing held at Nebraska City. This was selected as the meeting place as more convenient, the distance and bad roads making it difficult for the long trip between Plattsmouth and Hum boldt. The members of the party enjoyed a fine dinner party at the Grand Hotel, the occasion being an employes get together and was not sponsored by the company. The evening was spent at cards and at which a great deal of pleasure was derived by the members of the party and at a late hour the two groups departed for their homes. IN SERIOUS CONDITION W. A. Wheeler, of south of this city, still continues very seriously ill at the Nicholas Senn hospital at Om aha where he has been for the past two week3. Mr. Wheeler is suffering from pneumonia and his reaction has not been as well as had been expect ed and causes a great deal of appre- ihension to the members of the fam jily. Mrs. Wheeler is remaining at Omaha during the critical condition Jof the husband. Woman's Club Holds Election of Officers Mrs. William Eaird Is Re-elected to the Position of President En joy a Fine Lecture, From Tuesday's DaiJy: The Plattsmouth Woman's club held a very interesting meeting last evening at the home of Mrs. E. H. Wseeott on high school hill and who was assisted by Mrs. Frank Mulltn, Mrs. Joseph Etodola and Mrs. Robert Reed. The devotions of the meeting were led by Canon Petter, of the St. Luke's Episcopal church. The principal business of the even ing was that of the election of offi cers for the ensuing year and the following were selected: President Mrs. William Baird. Vice-President Mrs. L. S. Devoe. Recording Secretary Miss Georgia White. Corresponding Secretary Mrs. W. L. Heinrich. Treasurer Mrs. L. W. Egenberger. Miss Pearle Staats conducted the class in Better English, one of the departmental activities of the clu'j, of which she Is leader. Frank A. Cloidt, popular vocalist. was heard in two numbers, "In the Garden of My Heart," and "Red Sails in the Sunset." The members of the club had a very pleasant treat afforded them in the illustrated Lecture, "Old Masters and New," given by Miss Marie Kaufmann, who is the district chair man of art. The lecture was illus trated by slideb of some of the most noted cf paintings of the old maste rs as well as those of artists of the mod ern Bchool. The high school students present were Harriett Case and Rita Liber shal. GIVEN SURPRISE Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kaffenberger, residing in the south part of the city, were given a very pleasunt sur prise on Saturday evening at tLeir home, a group of the friends and neighbors coming in to spend the evening. The occasion was the twenty-second anniversary of the guests of honor, who were given a very happy surprise by the Jolly party. The evening was spent in progres sive pinochle and at which a great deal of pleasure was derived by the group. In honor of the anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Kaffenberger were present ed with a very attractive gift of a blanket and bedspread set by the friends, a gift that they will cherish as a remembrance of the anniversary. At a late hour dainty and delic ious refreshments were served to add to the pleasures of the occasion. TTT.T.P ROAD PROBLEM When Herman Wohlfarth, the road boss, calls out on the telephone that lie and his men are going to open up the drifted road south of the Murray garage he gets co-operation, v hrtr.tr it is day or night. The firet day. the tractor broke, the second time they started from town at eight o'clock at night and then rain forced tin. in to quit and the third time Herman still had between 25 and 30 men to help clear their roads. That wai helping the plow back to the Red Ball high way. Some of the men only went past jtheir gateposts but most of them went the full length of the road. Her man appreciates help instead of a cussing. RETURNS TO WEST COAST Mrs. Edith Romero, of Long Beach, California, returned to her home on the west coast Tuesday after a stay here of some two weeks. She was called here by the death of her mother, Mrs. Belle Stoner. and since the funeral of the mother been visiting with her aunt. Mrs. U. A. Bates and other relatives and friends. VISITS AT OMAHA From Tuesday's Pauy: Cyril Kalina was a visitor In Om aha today where he was called to look after some matters of business for a short time.