Nebr. State Historical Society
mint
VOL. NO. LII
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 16, 1936.
NO. 20
naster uay is
Featured by
Many Services
Excellent Weather Conditions Permit
a Very Large Attendance at
Churches of the City.
With ideal weather conditions to j
assist, Easter day was one of the;
most extensively observed that has I
been held in the city in many years
and all of the churches of the city
had large congregations present at
the services that marked the rejoic
ing of the Christian world in the
resurrection of the Christ.
The church interiors were beau
tiful with flower decked altars and
platforms that lent charm to the im
pressivejiess of the services and the
Easter message, which with the col
orful gowns made a spring setting of
charm.
The St. Luke's Episcopal church
held a 6 a. m. service and celebra
tion of the Eucharist as well as one
at 11 o'clock and with large attend
ance from the members of the par
ish. Canon Petter also held the
Easter service at Blair at 9 o'clock.
The St. Paul's Evangelical church
n tneir morning service naa inei
message of Rev. G. A. Pahl, "Tri-with others ot tne famlly and neih
umph and Advanture," as well as the!bors to the residence of one of the
rite of confirmation and the holy com- arbors where a birthday party had
munion. In the evening the Sunday been arranged and where there was
school held their Easter program
which was much appreciated.
The First Christian church whichl
Rev. R. F. Allen, also had special
Easter services and music and the
message "The Christian's Debt to the
World." tn the evening the three
week revival campaign was closed.
Baptismal services followed the even
ing service.
The Easter day was one ot activ
ity at the First Presbyterian church
where the day opened with the joint
young people's service at the Meth
odist church and was followed by a
day of activity. The morning service
was largely attended and to add to
the colorful features of the service,
the members of Mt. Zion command
ery No. 5, Knights Templar, were
present in a body with their uni
forms and plumed hats. The choir of
the church gave the cantata, "The
Risen King," by Schnecker, in a very
fine manner. The message of Dr.
II. G. McClusky was "The Resurrec
tion of Jesus," and brought a fine ap
preciation of the great meaning of
the day.
The St. John's Roman Catholic
church saw large congregations at
both masses of the day, with the
church arranged with many very
1 a n-v, i t vv
beautiful flowers. The choir of the.
church gave Wiggin's high mass with
solo numbers by John J. Cloidt and
George Jaeger, Mr. Jaeger also giv
ing a violin accompaniment for the
mass. Father George Agius was the
celebrant of the mass.
The First Methodist church had
a large number at both the morning
and evening services, the message of
Rev. V. C. Wright at the morning
service being, "Christ, the Lord Is
Risen Today," while the choir of the
church gave two very beautifully pre
sented anthems, "Open Our Eyes,"
by MacFarlane and "Peace," by
Mauder. In the evening a very strik
ing presentation of the resurrection
was given bv a cast of members of
the church in "The Resurrection of I
Peter," in which the various char
acters were taken by W. F. Evers,
Wilbur Hall, Judge A. II. Duxbury,
R. C. Jahrig, Lee Knoell, J. A. Cap
well, Harold Stewart, Helen Hein
rich, Virginia Samek and Fern
Jahrig.
RETURNS TO STUDIES
Miss Irma Pittman, freshman at
the University of Nebraska, returned
Monday to Lincoln where she will
resume her studies. She has been
here to enjoy the Easter vacation
with the parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L.
Pittman.
OMAHA PARTIES WED
From Tuesday's Daily.
This morning at the First Chris
tian church, occurred the marriage
of Miss Mildred Ewing and Mr. Fred
Brewer of Omaha. The marriage
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
R. F. Allen, pastor of the church.
MARRIED- AT COURT HOUSE
From Monday's Daily:
The marriage of Ray Alfred Con
ley of Weeping Water and Miss
Roma Endine Ilarriager, of Murray,
took place this morning at the of
fice of Judge A. II. Duxbury at the
court house. The marriage lines were
read by Judge Duxbury in his usual
impressive manner and was witness
ed by George Conley and Fay Har
riger, fathers of the contracting par
ities. The bridal party later return
ed to Murray to receive the well
wishes of the many friends there.
Death Brings
Tragic End to
Birthday Party
Frank Raymond Conn, 14, Dies Sat
urday Night While Enjoying
Friend's Birthday Party.
Death, with its chilling hand, Sat
urday night brought tragedy to a
merry birthday party that was being
held in the community southeast of
Murray in the Kenosha neighbor
hood. Frank Raymond Conn, 14, son of
! merriment and dancing among the
young and old.
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r young uonn slumped to me
j iiour uiiu w us ueuu 111 an iii&iaiii as
I he was stricken with a sudden heart
rt 1 - - . J .1 1 1 .
attack.
The tragedy caused a deep sorrow
to the members of the party and they
joined with the family in the grief
that has come in the taking away of
the yo-ang boy while yet in the dawn
of life.
HOLD FUNERAL SERVICES
The funeral services of Frank Ray
mond Conn, 14, were held Tuesday
afternoon at the Sattler funeral home
at Fourth and Vine streets and very
argely attended by the neighbors and
young friends, to whom his sudden
death came as a great blow.
Rev. W. A. Taylor of the Baptist
church of Union, conducted the ser
vices and brought to the members of
the bereaved family words of comfort
and hope.
Dick and Joan Hall, neighbors of
the departed lad, gave two of the
loved hymns during the service.
The interment was at Oak Hill
cemetery west of this city and the
pall bearers were school associates,
Steve and Robert Sitzman, Don Camp-
r
bell, Sherman Adkins, Harold Lan
caster and Hershel Garringer. Flower!
girls were Georgia Atkinson, Mar
jorie . Nedro, Grace Sutton, Clara
Baker, Frances Eaton, Mary Adkins.
Our friend and school mate,
Frank is gone.
And our hearts,
Are filled with sorrow.
For we shall think,
Of that vacant place
When we meet at school
On the morrow.
His smiling face
We shall see no more.
His laughter is hushed forever,
But the love we have
For our departed friend.
Death cannot sever.
Our pal has gone
To that distant shore
Where the struggles
In life are o'er.
Our comrade is gone,
But never forgotten,
Tho he will be
In our midst no more.
Frank worked so faithful
With his lessons at school,
As he wished
To reach his goal.
But that Is little,
Compared to the life beyond
When God called him
To His fold.
FLOYD OLIVER.
VISITS ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Mrs. Valpey Fore, of Lincoln, dis
t.ict supervisor of the state child wel
fare bureau, was in the city Monday
afternoon. She was a visitor at the
court house to consult with Paul
Vandervoort, Cass county assistance
director and she is expecting to re
turn on Wednesday to meet with the
entire board and discuss the matter
of the children that may be affected
by the act.
Cass County
Young Man to
Write History
F. B. Shrader, Superintendent of
Herman (Neb.) Schools Prepares '
History Washing-ton County
Forrest Shrader, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Homer Shrader and a member
of one of the well known families
of Cass county, is entering the field
of writing in addition to his s
work, as the following frcm the Pilot-
Tribune of Blair shows:
"Regarded as probably the most
complete treatise on Washington
county's history and activities ever
compiled, a several hundred page
volume cn the subject will be forth
coming this summer, with F. B.
Shrader, Herman school superintend-
ent. as the author.
"Mr. Shrader has outlined 20
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V. B. SHRADER
chapters for the book, each listing
events in chronological order.
"Geology and geography of the
county will be explained, and a his
tory -of the Indians in this section
will be included."
"Transportation methods will be
thoroughly discussed, from the time
of pioneer Missouri river navigation,
and travel on the old Military and
Oregon trails up to the paved high
way transportation of today.
To List Pioneers.
"Shrader will review the coming
of the white man to Washington
county, including the visit of Lewis
and Clark, and the founding of such
early day colonies as those at Fort
Calhoun, Fontanelle and Cuming
City. All information comes from au-
thorative sources.
"Other chapters include: the legal
profession, including its history and
courts; the medical profession; or
ganization of the county, including
names of every officer in the county's
history; churches, including the
Union Sunday School association and
the Crowell Memorial Home for the
Aged; schools, with a history of the
University of Nebraska's beginning
at Fontanelle, and the story of Dana
college; agriculture; organization of
towns and villages; the Blair bridge
and Missouri river work; secret and
social organizations; banks and fi
nance; railroads; newspapers; and
Mormons; military activities, and
Fort Atkinson.
"Numerous photographs will be in
cluded in the book.
"Superintendent Shrader, head of
the Herman school since 1929, is a
graduate of Plattsmouth high school,
and secured his bachelor of arts de
gree from Peru State Teachers col
lege. He is now doing graduate work
with the Colorado State College
Education at Greeley."
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CALLED EAST BY ILLNESS
Monday night I. T. Callister, who
has charge of the operation of the
A. V. Farney Co., on their river
contracts here, was called east. Mr.
Callister departed on the Ak-Sar-Ben
over the Burlington for Rochester,
New York, called there by the criti
cal illness of his father. He expects
to be gone for a week or ten days.
In the absence of Mr. Callister, the
management of the operations of the
contracting companies will be in
charge of J. V. Oliver, assistant of
Mr. Callister.
Msis Virginia James of Creston,
Iowa, was in the city over Easter as
a guest of Ward Whelan and Miss
Emma Dellart, her uncle and aunt.
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SOCIAL WORKERSJLOWER CLUB
The Social Workers Flower club
was delightfully entertained at the
home of Mrs. James Lepert with Mrs.
Philip Lepert and Helen Johnson, as
sistant hostesses.
After the usual business meeting
several contests pertaining to Easter
were held. Several visitors were
present. The hostesses served a de
licious two course luncheon at the
close of a most pleasant afternoon.
i The next meeting will be May, several close contests and particu
1 13th at the home of Mrs,. Fred Spung-Jlarly in the first commissioner dis-
hool!ler witn Mrs- Geor'e Mumm and Mrs.
Ruel Sack assisting hostesses.
Funeral of
1
of Old
member
Time Family
Services of Philip Meisinger Held at
the Glendale Church Monday
-Sketch of Life.
1
The funeral of Philip Meisinger
was held on Monday afternoon at 2.
o'clock at the Glendale church east'
of Louisville, Rev. A. Lentz of the
Eight Mile Grove Evangelical church,;
bringing a message of comfort to
the sorrowing relatives ' and friends.
The choir of the church gave two of
the loved hymns. "Going Down the
Valley" and "Beautiful Isle of
Somewhere." He was laid to rest be-
side the parents and the brother in Jane W. Ketcham 1,250
Glendale cemetery. ,Mary C- Rasey 1,249
The news of the death of Mr. Mei- Delegates to National Conven-
sinser was received here by Mr. and' tion First District
r . , w . . E. M. Marvin 923
Mrs. Louis Born, the latter a sister, GeQrge E Proudfit 539
Mr. Meisinger having passed away John R0hrj 494
cn Friday night at 10 o'clock at Clarence L. Clark 851
Beatrice, where he has been for thej
past few months. He had been ill I
from flu and developed pneumonia Russell Pollard , 1,479
and which caused his dath. I ' 'National Committeman
He was a son of- tho. Ute Mr. and ean V: Stephens :517
T Tr ,r . . , , .Terry Carpenter 512
Mrs. J. 11. Meisinger find was born on .jjdward R Burke 827
April 15, 1874. at Pekin. Illinois,) National Committeewoman"
later coming with the parents to Evelyn A. Ryan : 1,482
Cass county where he has spent his
lifetime. He was at the time of his(Terry Carpenter 540
George E. Hall 573
and twenty-five days.
He 13 survived by five brothers,
and three sisters, Adam Meisinger,
Cedar Creek; George Ll Meisinger,
Plattsmouth; W. H. Meisinger, CedarjR. L. Cochran 1, C36
Creek; J. J. Meisinger, Santa Ana,
California; Allie W. Meisinger, Tuc
son, Arizona; Mrs. Anton Meisinger,
Cedar Creek; Mrs. Louis Born, Platts
mouth; Mrs. Adam Frederich, Plain
view, Nebraska, as well as many rela
tives and old friends.
IN MEMORY
of Our Brother, Phillip
Farwell our dear brother.
We shall see thy face no more
Till our trials all our sorrows
And temptation will be o'er.
He has gone to meet our Savior,
With no sorrow and no care.
We again hope to meet him
In that home so bright and fair.
Safe in the arms of Jesus,
Safe on His gentle breast.
With our loved ones shielded,
Sweetly his soul shall rest.
He shall sleep, but not forever
In the lone and silent grave.
Blessed be the Lord that gave
In the bright Eternal City.
Death can never never come,
In His own good time
He'll call us from our rest
To home sweet home.
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Card of Thanks
We wish to thank tnose wno were
so kind to us in the hours of sorrow
at the death of our loved brother.
Especially do we wish to thank Rev.
A. Lentz and the choir of his church
as well as those who sent the beau
tiful flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Louis
Born and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Adam
Meisinger and Family; Mr. and Mrs.
G. L. Meisinger and Family; Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Meisinger and Family;
Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Meisinger and.JulIUS 7 " "
Family; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meisinger
and Family; Mr. and Mrs. Adam
Frederich and Family; Mr. and Mrs.
Anton Meisinger and Family.
VISITING IN CITY
George C. Jeager of Alexandria,
Virginia, is in the city to enjoy a
visit with his son, George Jaeger,
superintendent of the BREX shops
. .
here. Mr. Jaeger is enjoying his first
visit here and has had a pleasant
time in becoming acquainted with
the local people. He came from the
same section of Germany that many
of the' local people or their parents
resided in and the common ties has
brought out many pleasant visits.
R J of
Cast in Primary
on Tuesday
Democratic Vote Gives Endorsement
to Roosevelt Pitz and Farley
for Commissioner.
The primary election Tuesday saw
jtrict where Commissioner Pitz won
over I'eter Gradoviiie lor tne demo
cratic nomination and George L. Far
ley by a close vote was winner over
J. II. McMaken.
Foster Mas', radio announcer was
the winner ever Congressman Luckey
;by 11 votes in this county, altho de
feated in the total result in the dis
trict.
The vote of Cass county was as fol-
lows:
Democratic
NATIONAL TICKET
por President
Franklin D. Roosevelt 1,939
Jbor Vice -President
John Xance Garner 1,809
For Delegates at Large to
National Convention
Ilobert
L. Blackledge 1,054
I. J. Dunn 958
Por Alternates at Large to
National Convention
Alice Brooks lil53
Olga Stastny 1,088
Alternate Delegates to National
Convention, 1st Dist.
United States Senator
Emil E. Placek 271
James C. Quigley 471
STATE TICKET
For Governor
Anton II. Jensen 3So ;
Lieutenant Governor
Walter H. Jurgensen 1,263.
Edgar Howard 652
Secretary of State
Harry R. Swanson 1,146
Otto E. Dudschus 186
B. F. Perry 585
Auditor of Puhlic Accounts
Fred C. Ayres 555
Edward J. Woulf 265
William H. Price 883
For Commissioner of Public
Lands and Buildings
Harry E. Reavis 699
I Arthur E. Olson 458
Charles M. Jack 517
State Treasurer
! Walter H. Jensen 598
H. J. Murray 287
I Fred Brecht 324
Cecil Matthews 328
'James M. Roncka 205
Attorney General
Paul P. Chaney 523
Fred G. Hawxby 370
Francis V. Robinson 521
Richard C. Hunter : 374
Railway Commissioner
George L. Good 264
Frank J. Riha 186
Warren R. Pool 272
jonn p.
Buehler
Sullivan 272
Metcalfe 334
Ben M. Johnson
79
F. A. Good 306
cnNGHESSIONAT. TICKET
Congressman, 1st Dist.
I Henry C Luckey 926
Foster May 937
COUNTY TICKET
County Commissioner, 1st Dist.
Peter P. Gradoviiie 478
uy j
J. A. Capwell 1,684
Republican
NATIONAL TICKET
For President
William E. Borah 905
Delegates at Large to Na
tional Convention
Sam R.
San
ijyie cj.
viola J
McKelvle 1,084
T-t 1 J AAA
neynoiUS '
jacKson 910 1
t , r -t n
Cameron 681
Malcolm
Baldrige 665
G
E. Carpenter 789
Alternates at Large to " Na
tional Convention.
Robert Smith 1,186
Elsie P. Diers 1,103
Teresa Lou Connelly 1,116
i Edgar
Ferneau 1,146
Delegates to National Con
vention, 1st Dist.
Ilarry A. Spencer 694
Daniel W. Cook 815
Allen W. Field 559
Loren H. Laughlin 62G
Alternate Delegates to National
Conventon, 1st Dist.
Clara Street Wescott 1.4 38
Walter C. Rundin 1,185
National Committeeman
Hugh A. Butler 1,336
National Committeewoman
Minnie Fried Watson : 1,307
United States Senator
Lloyd C. Constable 115
Harry O. Palmer 433
Robert G. Simmons 1,030
Cleon Dech CO
STATE TICKET
Stanley Wright 8S
William Madgett 117
Dwight P. Griswold 1,181
O. S. Spillman 226
Lieutenant Governor
C. A. Green 358
A. T. Howard 356"
Jess P. Palmer 332
Geo. A. Williams 363
A. A. Rezac 25
M. F. Rickard 113
Secretary of State
George L. Williani3 200
George C. Snow 232
John D. Forsyth 134
William Andrew Burkett 308
Charles M. Sutherland 127
Ralph S. Smith 599
Bert Anderson 115
T. J Wrio-ht 117
Auditor of Public Accounts
Harry L. Babcock 349
Geo. W. Marsh S23
August II. Easier 100
!l.
B. Johnson 209
For Commissioner of Public
Lands and Bldgs.
Leo N. Swanson 1,348
State Treasurer
T. W. Bass 531
'John S. Jones 155
(Ernest M. Bair 121
Gustav-E. Carlson 123
(Crawford J. Mortensen 166
T. f. jonnson izi
William E. McCloud 310
Attorney General
Richard O. Johnson 615
Clarence M. Davis 578
Golden P. Kratz 287
Railway Commissioner
Hugh Henderson Drake 429
Harry W. Scott 397
John .Patach 138
Harvey Edward Glatfelter 149
Duane T. Swanson 334
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET
Congressman, 1st Dist.
W. J. Williams 126
Lloyd E. Chapman 213
'Sarah
T. Muir 333
Paul Weaver 552
'Robert
G. Douglas 151
B. Perry . 232
Ernest
COUNTY TICKET
County Commissioner, 1st Dist.
Joseph H. McMaken 232
Ed W. Thimgan 129
Geo. L. Farley 272
County Att'y (Unexpired Term)
C. A. Rawls 1,396
COUNTY JUDGE PRIMARY
In the race for the nomination for
county judge, Judge A. II. Duxbury.
the present incumbent and Charles
L. Martin, had easy sledding as both
were assured of winning before the
election, the two highest in the race
being named and they being the only
two who were as good as on the fall
ballot.
The result of the primary was Dux
bury, 2,515; Martin, 1,312, Mr. Mar
tin received a very fine vote in this
city but in the county districts Judge
Duxbury showed much strength.
RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL
Donald, the youngest son of Mr.
and Mrs. Hillard Grassman, who has;
been at Omaha undergoing treatment
at. the Methodist hosnital. has so far
at the Methodist hospital, has so far
recovered that he was able to be
brought home Tuesday. The lad will
be cared for at home now until he
is over the effects of the recent oper
ation for mastoid and other com
plications. His return has brought
a great deal of happiness to the mem-
'bers of the family circle.
VISITS AT MURDOCK
Mrs. Lyle Horton has been enjoy
ing a visit for the past few days at
the home of her son-in-law and
J daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wendt,
'of near Murdock. The Horton family
were residents of Murdock for sev-
I
cr,l vdoi-o onH tho vloithna civon tho
opportunity of visiting many of the
old friends.
Miss Laura Grassman of Omaha,
was a visitor in the city over Easter
to spend, the day with her aunt, Mrs.
R. A. Bates and to attend the Easter
services at St. Luke's church.
. G. Kieck
to Oppose Judge
D. W. Livingston
Results in the Second District Shows
Cass County Han Ahead
in the Race.
The results in the race for tho
nomination for judge in the second
judicial district shows that W. G.
Kicck of this city will he pitted
aganst Judge D. W. Livingston, the
present occupant of the bench.
Mr. Kieck was winner by a ma
jority of over 900 in Cass county
and carried Sarpy county by some
230 votes over Ralph Nickerson, hi.s
nearest opponent in that county.
Judge Livingston in Otoe county
showed exceptional strength against
his three opponents to roll up a largo
majority over W. W. Wilson, his
closest opponent.
The Cass county vote, received
from twenty-three of the twenty-four
precincts, was as follows:
Kieck 1,524
Tefft 731
Livingston 528
Wortman 547
Nickerson 126
Wilson 207
Dunbar 101
In Otoe county in the vote received
here the candidates were ranking as
below :
Livingston 1,257
Wilson 903
Dunbar 732
Kieck 210
Wortman 185
Tefft 101
HAS BIG PROBLEM
The responsibilities of the Red
Cross have been greatly increased by
new flood situations in three south
ern states, and destructive tornadoes
which have struck in six southern
states, bringing the total number' of
states in which major disaster relief
operations are now unter way, to
eighteen.
The latest figures on the flood re
lief operations show that 118,135
families in 114 counties are affected.
The recent tornadoes in six south
ern states have caused much suffer
ing and left a trail of destruction
from which reliable reports were
hard to get. The national Red Cross
is now confronted with one of the
lirgest relief operations ever attempt
ed and the need for increased relief
funds is certain.
The Cass county chapter will con
tinue to receive funds. Give-through
your local branch chairman who will
send it to the Cass county treasurer,
Mrs. Henry Tool, Murdock. Your
help will be appreciated.
HONOR LOCAL PASTOR
Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the
First Presbyterian church of this
city who has been in attendance at
the meeting of the Nebraska City
presbytery at Lincoln, together with
C. A. Rav.ls, lay representative, was
honored by the members of the pres
bytery Tuesday.
Dr. McClusky, witli Rev. Robert V.
Shupe, of Fairbury, were named as
the minister commissioners to tf.e
Presbyterian general assembly which
will be held May 17, at Syracuse,
New York.
This is a well deserved recognition
of the services of Dr. McClusky, one
of
the veteran members of the No-
braska presbytery and who has been
-very active in the affairs of
very active in the affairs of the
church in this state.
AN APPRECIATION
In recognition of the fine vote that
was accorded me at the primary elec
tion, I wish to take thi3 opportun
ity of expressing my appreciation to
the voters and the many friends who
have assisted me in the campaign.
This expression of confidence is one
that is most gratifying and if se
lected as judge of the district I shall
strive fully to merit the expression
of the voters in their ballot for me.
d&w W. G. KIECK.
RETURNS FROM THE WEST
Mrs. August Roessler, who has been
emending the past winter months with
her daughter, on the west coast, re
turned home Monday: Mrs. Roessler
has had a pleasant time in the west
but is pleased to be home with the
old time friends. .