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Cebr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. IH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPT. 7, 1936. NO. 61 Spangler Family Holds Reunion at Weeping Water Seventy-nine Members of the Family Present at Reunion Held at Old Home of Family. The annual reunion of the mem bers of the Spangler family was held at the home of Harold Spangler, the gathering place being the old home of the late Charles Spangler, north of Weeping Water, now owned by Troy L. Davis, of Weeping Water. The members of the family pres ent numbered some seventy-nine. The usual basket dinner was served at the noon hour and which embraced a fine array of the good things provided from the homes of the members. A bountiful supply of ice cream served for the afternoon refreshments. The day was spent in visiting and talking over old times among the various members of the family circle. A baseball game was held by the young folks to add to the enjoyment of the event. In the group present Peter Spang ler was found to be the oldest one. while the youngest was Sarah Lee Stander, daughter of Earl Stander. In the past year there has been one death, that of Mrs. Peter Spangler and one wedding, that of Marion Spangler. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stander of Chapman, Nebraska, came the longest distance. This was the first visit of the Earl Stander family to the reunion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Marion Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Spangler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Spangler and family, P. E. Spangler, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Spangler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gobelman of Weeping Water; Mr. and Mrs. Rollin Coon. Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. Richard "Hollenbeck, Tecumseh; Mr. and Mrs. David Hites and family, Hastings, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Stander and family, Chap man; Mrs. Olive Rauth and family, Wabash; Mr. and Mrs. George Spang ler and family, Wabash; John C. Spangler, Louisville; Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Livingston and family, Ne hawka; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gobel man, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Albin and family, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Spang ler, Union; Mr. and Mrs. Royal Smith; Mr. and Mrs. Ed J. Lutz and family; Mrs. Maggie Gobelman; Ruel Sack and family; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spangler and family; George Mumm and family; Archie Hennings, Platts mouth. TO UNDERGO EXAMINATION Father Marcellus Agius, who has been in poor health for the past sev eral months and has recently come here to be with his brother. Father George Agius. pastor of the St. John's church, is to leave this week-end for Minnesota. Father Marcellus will undergo an examination at the Mayo clinic at Rochester, Minnesota, to determine the cause of the illness and receive treatment. He will be accompanied there by his brother. Father George Agius. HAS BUSY TIME Sheriff Homer Sylvester was kept busy Thursday with checking up per sons found bumming their way on trains coming in from Lincoln, seek ing men wanted In connection with a cutting scrape in the yards at that place. Several colored men were found on the trains and several of whom answered the description of the man supposed to have been mixed up in the attack in Lincoln An examination and questioning of the negroes failed however to locate the man that was sought. VERY HAPPY EVENT Thursday morning at the Im manuel hospital at Omaha a fine eight pound daughter was born to Rev. and Mrs. G. A. Pahl of this city. The mother and little one, who has been christened Carol Joan, are both doing nicely. It Is needless to say that the genial pastor of the St. Paul's church is very happy over the addition that has come to the family circle. HAVE RADIO STOLEN Wednesday night while members of the Vilas Spangler family, re siding at 15th and Vine streets, were at the King Korn program, theii home was burglarized. The unwel come callers made away with the radio which apparently was the only thing taken from the house. The parties who committed the burglary were apparently aware of the fact that the family was absent as resi dents of that neighborhood report seeing lights on in the home after the family had left. Officers Stewart and Lancaster who investigated th crime discovered marks of a car near the place, thought to be that of the burglars and used in the robbery. Eastern Star Masonic Picnic Well Attended Many State Officers Appear on the Speaking: List for Evening Pro gram at Plamore Park. From Friday's Dalit A crowd, estimated at 200, gath ered In Plamore Park last evening for the annual Eastern Star-Masonic picnic Delegations were present from Lincoln, Omaha, Nebraska City and Elmwood. Old persons of the Masonic Home were guests of honor. Raymond Cook, grand custodian of Plattsmouth, acted as toastmaster. Welcoming talks were given by Mrs. Leslie Niel, worthy matron of the Eaetern Star of Plafttsmouth, and Will Robertson, deputy grand mas ter of the state Masonic group. Among the distinguished speakers of the evening was Mrs. Nan Martin, worthy grand Ruth from the grand chapter. Her home is in Omaha. Other state officers who gave short talks were: Mrs. Pansy. Schlegel, grand marshal, of Omaha; Mrs. Lin a Spink, grand electa, of Lincoln; Mrs. Rose Ownes of Omaha, grand secre tary; Wm. Cochran of Auburn, grand sentinel; Mrs. Ethel Thorpe of Om aha, grand conductress; Mrs. Frona Van Andel of Lincoln, associate grand conductress; and Mrs. Mar garet McPherson of Lincoln; past grand matron. Mrs. McPherson was formerly a Plattsmouth girl. Her husband. Charles, and sister, Mrs. Aline Adams, also attended the picnic. Miss Addie Chandler, worthy ma tron, and Arthur Barstler, worthy patron, represented the delegation from Nebraska City on the program. Recognition was also given to Mrs. Golda Wiles, past grand Ada, and Mrs. Rose Mae Duxbury, past grand page. Committees in charge of the evening were: Mrs. Ollie Wiles, chairman for the Eastern Star, as sisted by Mrs. Mary Trilety, Mrs. Edna Schutz, Mrs. Emma Nolting, Mrs. Golda Wiles, and Mrs. Lenora Cook; and from the Masonic group, Will Robertson acted as chairman and was assisted by Will Evers, Henry Nolting, L. L. McCarty, and Judge A. H. Duxbury. RETURNS FROM MISSOURI Prom Friday's Daily S. S. Gooding, who has been en joying a visit with relatives and old friends in Missouri, returned home this morning after a most pleasant stay in the "show me" state. He re ports that crop conditions there are much worse than in this locality and that drouth and grasshoppers have made havoc of the usually abundant crops. BEG YOUR PARDON In the account of the Cook family reunion appearing In the Journal this week the name of the president of the association was not correct, it being Frank R. Cook, Alvo, instead of C. E. Cook. The benediction at the reunion was given by Rev. H. A. McKelvey of Mynard. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to the many friends for the kindness shown during our recent bereavement. Mrs. M. L. Hiatt, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Goodman and family, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Russell and fam ily. Director Coram Resigns Position in Co. Project Recreation Center Head to Take Up Work as Superintendent of Louisville School. From Friday's Daily G. M. Corum, Cass county director of organized recreation, paid his last visit, in that capacity, to Platts mouth yesterday. He leaves the work to become superintendent of schools at Louisville. His successor ha3 not been announced. Three recreational centers have been functioning in the county dur ing the summer. Two additional groups have been organized for the fall. Plattsmouth's recreational center has had an enrollment of over 200 this summer. The group has been active five weeks. Children enrolled are divided into five troops. Miss Thelma Duncan has had charge of the primary department. Mrs. Ruby Lester guided activities for older girls. A sports program among the boys has been carried out by Law rence Rhodes. The band, under the direction of Peter Gradoville, plans to give a concert in the near future. Among activities carried on by the various groups have been carving, paper cutting, and other lines of craft work, tap dancing, community singing, basketball and baseball games. Each Thursday afternoon a short play is presented by students. Fif teen children took part in "The Health Charm" at the school yester day afternoon. A pet, doll, dog, and cat show have also been sponsored on Thursday afternoons. The work of the recreational cen ter will continue during the school year, according to present plana. Ac tivities will be planned to run har moniously with the school program. FAIR BOOSTERS HERE From Friday's Daily ' This morning a large delegation of the boosters for the Cass county fair, accompanied by the Louisville Farm ers Union band, made a visit to the city to advertise the big event in which all Cass county will join. The fair will be held at Weeping Water September 15 th to 18 th in clusive and as usual will be one of the main attractions of the fall sea son in this part of the state. The delegation was headed by H. H. Ragoss of Louisville, the presi dent; Frank E. Woods, secretary and a large number of the prominent residents of that part of the county and including Fred Carsten, of! Avoca, Carl Day of Weeping Water and Carl Tefft of Avoca. The party also brought with them Troy L. Davis, an enthusiastic booster and without whom the fair would hardly be complete, he presiding here and Introduced Mr. Ragoss who gave the invitation to the residents of this part of the county to attend the fair. ARRIVAL OF NEW SON A fine seven and three-quarter pound son was born to Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Stephenson of this city, Thurs day morning a,t Herman, Iowa, where Mrs. Stephenson has been visiting at the home of Mr. Stephen son's parents. Dr. Cole, of Herman, a brother-in-law of Mr. Stephenson was the attending physician. All are doing xery nicely. Mr. Stephenson is engaged here as a government river inspector and also one of the well known kittenball players, being an outfielder with the Donat Falstaffs. The many friends will join in their congratulations to the happy par ents. VISITING OLD HOME Mrs. Agnes Chapman, of Lincoln, is in the city to enjoy a visit with the many old time friends in the community where she made her home for so many years. Mrs. Chapman had delayed her visit until the passing of the extreme heat and is now able to enjoy the sojourn In the old home. While in the city she is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Val Burkle. TO HAVE NEW UNIFORMS From Friday' Dally Over ? 50 were netted by the Am erican Legion Auxiliary at the bene fit dance last night for the Junior Drum and Bugle corps. Captain H. L. Gayer and C. A. Marshall will leave tomorrow morning for Kansas City to make arrangements for the purchase of uniforms for the corps. A large crowd attended the dance in the American Legion building. Music was furnished by Willie's Rhythm Kings. Members of the committee in charge wish to thank the public for its fine co-operation and support. Vacation Theme in Meeting of Presbyterians Members Tell of Summer Trips at First Fall Gathering of the Women's Federation. Descriptions of vacation trips fur nished an interesting program for the first fall meeting of the feder ation of the Presbyterian church. Mrs. Henry Goos, chairman of the program, introduced the speakers. Mrs. II. G. McClusky told of their trip in the east. She described the region about Niagara. Mrs. P. T. Heineman sketched the beauties of Yellowstone National Park, which she visited this summer. Mrs. Roy Knorr and Mrs. Henry Schneider told interesting incidents in their Cali fornia trip. A Rocky mountain vaca tion was described by Mrs. Lynn Minor. Mrs. Agnes Chapman, a guest from Lincoln and former member of the federation, also spoke briefly. Circle 4 acted as hostess at the meeting. Officers, Mrs. Sterling Ing- werson, president; Mrs. John Sattler,' Jr., secretary; and Mrs. George Lush- insky, treasurer, presided. The federation of the church is divided into five circles, each enter taining at two of the monthly meet ings each year. The separate circles meet on the third Wednesday of each month. TOO MUCH LIQUOR From Friaay's Daily Thursday evening Ralph Hikes, who is better known as "Whizbang," was arrested by Officer Roy Stewart on a charge of being intoxicated. The officer had warned the man to go on to his home but the offer was refused and later the officer again met him and this time he was order ed to proceed to jail. The prisoner resisted and after a short struggle was taken on to the city lockup to await the grinding of the mills of justice. This afternoon the matter was heard In the police court before Judge C. L. Graves. The court assessed a fine of $15 and the costs of the prosecution. The sentence is that failure to pay the fine will result in having to work out the amount on the streets. MAKE MORE LIGHT It has been suggested that a great deal more light could be secured in the business section of the city by the change of the present ornamental globes on the electroliers to metal reflectors. The ornamental globes give a very uniform and attractive appearance but it is claimed with the metal re flectors that a great deal more light would be secured for the streets and business section. The suggestion is one well worth considering and if the cost is not too great and the volume of light improved. It should be a distinct ad vantage to the city. RETURNS FROM KANSAS Mrs. F. I. Rea, who has been visit ing at the home of Mrs. C. R. Bur ger, sister of Mr. Rea, near Falls City, has returned home. Mr. Rea, accompanied by John P. Sattler as a bodyguard, drove Wednesday to Falls City and over into Kansas to return with Mrs. Rea. They report that grasshoppers have caused a great deal of damage to the crops and the corn stands stripped of all leaves by the Inroads of the "hoppers." Legion Has a Visit from State and Dist. Officers Eugene Nutzman, State Vice-Commander and W. H. Kroger, Dist. Pres., Here from Nehawka. From Friday's Dally The members of the Hugh J. Kearns post of the American Legion last evening held their last open air summer meeting at the summer camp of W. R. Holly, along the Platte river north of this city. The occasion was enjoyed by a good representation of the membership de spite the fact that many other busi ness and civic meetings detained a number from being present. The local members were very much pleased to have with them Eugene Nutzman, senior state vice com mander and W. H. Kruger, com mander of the twelfth district of which this post is a member. The visitors came up from Nehawka to spend a few hours here most pleas antly in the association with the comrades and old time friends. Mr. Nutzman and Mr. Kruger were called upon and gave a fine report of the -state convention recently held in Omaha, discussing the various measures adopted at the meeting and which will be of importance to the posts over the state. The reports were very thorough and gave all an in sight into the business sessions of the state convention. With the close of the business ses sion the members of the party were invited to partake of the luncheon prepared of hot dogs, cheese and rye bread, topped with the foaming flagons of Schlitz. The remainder of the evening was spent in renewing war stories and incidents and at cards, the pinochle sharks trying their hands at a few games before the home going' hour arrived. PRISONER PROVES DESTRUCTIVE From Tnursday Daily Last night a stranger, crippled and making his way along by the aid of crutches was found on the streets in the business section of the city, he being very much under the influence of liquor or plain drunk. The man was taken to the city jail by Officers Stewart and Lancaster and thought safely put away for the night. Some time later persons passing the jail heard the crash of glass and reported to the police who were busy at the time in other parts of the city. The officers found that their prisoner had gone haywire and made a wreck of the glass in the windows of the jail. The man had used his fists as the weapons of destruction and which were cut and lacerated by the broken glass. All but two of the windows were damaged by the man and who was then placed in the cell and lock ed up. The man was here some two weeks ago and after loafing around for a time was ordered out of the city by Chief of Police Libershal, but evi dently feeling this was a green spot in the arid west, returned. CONFINED TO HOME M. S. Briggs. field representative of the Plattsmouth Journal, is con fined to his home on Locust street as the result of an attack of boils. He has been suffering from these for several days and they have now spread so that it Is necessary that he remain under medical care. RECOVER JUDGMENT In the county court Wednesday a judgment was recovered by Richard Beverage and Robert Capple against A. C. Sweeley, operator and owner of a fleet of rock trucks. The judgment given was for $207 and covered the purchase of gasoline and oil for the use of the trucks. ENJOYING VACATION From Friday's Daily Miss Anna Zitka, who has been enjoying her vacation from the duties of stenographer in the office of County Attorney W. G. Kieck, de parted this afternoon for Tuey, Ne braska to visit with friends. GIVES KITCHEN SHOWER Mrs. Leonard Lutz was hostess Friday afternoon at a very delight ful kitchen shower for Mrs. Robert E. Sedlak of this city, held at the Lutz home west of Murray. The ladies Epent the afternoon in visit ing and joined in presenting the bride with a large number of very attractive gifts that will serve as re membrances of the friends in the days to come. During the afternoon a charmingly arranged luncheon was served by the hostess who was assisted by Mrs Fred Lutz, Miss Marie Lutz and Mrs Addie Hatchett. Popular Young People Wedded at Glenwood Miss Olive Sylvester Married to Mr. Ellery Richardson in Quiet Ceremony Friday Night. The marriage of two of the well known and popular young people of the community took place last eve ning at Glenwood, Iowa, when Miss Olive Sylvester and Mr. Ellery Rich ardson were united in a very quiet ceremony. Preceding the marriage the bride and groom to be were honor guests at a charmingly arranged din ner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dell Sylvester, the former an uncle of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester, with the bridal couple and Miss Mayone Syl vester and Jack Forbes, motored to Glenwood at the close of the dinner and where the marriage was per formed. The marriage lines were read by Justice Clark Lawler, of Glenwood. Miss Mayone Sylvester, sister of the bride and Jack Forbes were the witnesses to the ceremony. The wedding party later returned to this city where they enjoyed a wedding luncheon and announced the news of the happy event to the members of the family and friends. The bride is the oldest daughter of Sheriff and Mrs. Homer Sylvester and is a graduate of the Weeping Water high school, where the family made their home before coming to this city. She has a large circle of friends among the young people of the community who will join in their best wishes to the young people. The groom, eldest son of Floyd Richardson, was born and has grown up in this community, receiving his education In the local schools. "Bob" as he is better known, is engaged In the Missouri river improvement work at this time. Mr. and Mrs. Richardson will con tinue to make their home in this city for the present at least. RETURN FROM OUTING Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Wilson of Mur ray and Mrs. J. A. Wilson, mother of Mr. Wilson, returned home Fri day from a 2,100 mile auto trip through Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas and Oklahoma. They spent some time in visiting with relatives in southern Missouri, where the Wilson family resided before coming to Cass county to make their home. They also motored to Setting, Oklahoma, the childhood home of Mr. Wilson. They found the conditions very bad as far as the crops were concerned in Oklahoma as the hot weather and the drouth have burned up all of the crops save in small scattered areas. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. Frank Hiber of Riverton, Wyoming, who has been here with the members of the Hiber family, was operated on this week at the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha. Mrs. Hiber underwent a very serious op eration and is now rallying in ex cellent -shape from . the effects and it is hoped that in a short time she will be restored to her former good health. GOING TO VETERANS' HOSPITAL Fred Lugsch will enter the Veter ans' hospital in Lincoln Monday for examination and treatment for a rectal disorder that has been giving him much trouble of late. Phone news Rem lo no. 6. Public Schools Open Classes on Tuesday Morning Superintendent L. S. Devoe An nounces School Divisions for Grade Pupils. The Plattsmouth public schools will open Tuesday, September 8, for the school year 193G-37. All pupils are asked to report at 9:00 o'clock on that day to receive their assign ments. High school pupils have al ready been registered and classes will take up the first hour. The board of education have put the buildings all in good repair and Mr. O. C. Hudson, head custodian. has cleaned all the buildings, paint ed many of the rooms and has the school in readiness for the official opening. Columbian building will have grades kindergarten, 1, 2, 3 and 4; Wintersteen building will have grades kindergarten, 1, 2, 3 and 4; First ward building grades 1, 2 and 3; Mercerville school grades kinder garten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 and Cen tral building grades kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6. The kindergarten will assemble in the forenoon at 9:00 o'clock at Central building and at the Columbian building at 1.15 only. The ward assignment will be the same as in previous years. Those pupils living on Wintersteen hill will attend that school. Columbian and Central wards are divided by Gran ite street. Those students south of Granite street to attend Columbian school and those north to attend Cen tral building. All 5th and Gth grade pupils will attend Central building. The dividing line between First ward and Central school is Wash ington avenue and Vine street. Those pupils living west of the Missouri Pacific tracks are to attend the Mer cerville school up to the 6th grade. Pupils who will be 5 before De cember 1, 1936, are eligible to at tend kindergarten this year. Those younger than this will have to wait until the following year. The board of education have spent considerable time in assembling a new faculty and a great deal of dif ficulty has been encountered due to resignations. The selection of the new faculty has called for a great deal of attention and the board of education have spent considerable time in securing teachers of the highest possible quality for the Plattsmouth schools. ATTEND RECEPTION FOR BISHOP From Saturday's Dally: Eleven members of the Methodist congregation drove to Omaha last evening to attend the reception for Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam. W. Dale Clark presided at the meeting for representatives of churches of the Omaha area. Speakers represented the Chamber of Commerce of Omaha, ministers of Omaha, young people of the city, women's organizations, and representatives of the ministers of the area. Responses were made by Mrs. Oxnam and the new Bishop of the Omaha area. Those who attended from Platts mouth were: Rev. and Mrs. V. C. Wright. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Evers, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sundstrom, C. C. Wescott, Earle Koeble, Harold Stew art, Miss Virginia Trively, and Miss Mary Kay Wiles. STILL AT HOSPITAL J. R. Reeder, principal of the Plattsmouth high school, who has been at Omaha for the past two weeka recovering from the effects of an oper ation for appendicitis, is still con fined to his bed. Mr. Ileeder has progressed as well as possible under the circumstances of the case and it is hoped may soon be able to resumo his school work. HERE FROM MINNEAPOLIS Mrs. Jack Gamer of Minneapolis, Minnesota, arrived here Friday for a visit at the home of Sheriff and Mm. Homer Sylvester and family. Mrs. Gamer is a niece of Mrs. Sylvester and a former resident of Weeping Water. She will be a guest of honcr at a family dinner and reunion at the Sylvester home Sunday.