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State Historical Societj Hebr. Fl VOL. NO. in PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, SEPT. 24, 1936. NO. 6G i School Floats Big Attraction at County Fair Thirty - two Representatives Com pete for Prizes in Beautiful Display Friday. Thrty-two schools sent represen tative floats to the County Fair Fri day afternoon to compete for cash awards. Basis for the placings were: economy, 20; beauty, 20; orig inality, 40; and theme 20. The music theme was used this year. Avoca grade school won first premium with the title "Down by the Old Mill Stream." The float was de corated in rustic woods. A mill with a large wheel was the center of at traction. "America" took second place. It was presented by district 55, with Miss Esther Rhoden, teach er. The float had a large pyramid as the central theme, the base repre senting the home and blocks for the school, citizenship, etc. District 3, taught by Mrs. Lucille Wiles, car ried the title "Mary Had a Little Lamb." It took third place. "Light ly Row" carried a boat in a pool of deep blue crepe paper. The white boat was on springs and children of district 3 0 rowed. It took fourth. Dorothy Seimoneit is teacher. "Happy Birthday to You," cele brating the 16th anniversary of the County Fair, and "Tip-Toe Through the Tulips." decorated to represent a huge bed of tulips with children In tulip costume, tied for fifth place. The former was entered by District 57, the South Bend grades, and the second by District TO, Mrs. Louise Dumke, teacher. Sixth place went to district 97, taught by Jean Ingersoll. The float displayed a huge product map of Ne braska and was titled "My Nebras ka." "Hickory Dickory Dock" was cleverly worked out by district 72, Muller Shackley, teacher. The or ange color scheme was used and clocks with even the mouse. The float placed seventh. "The Frog He Would A-Wooing Go" was portrayed by the children of the Weeping Water grades. It placed eighth. A second "Mary Had a Little Lamb" won ninth. Edith Norton is the teacher of the school, district 40. "Home of the Brave" by the Cedar Creek school placed tenth and "Dairy Maids" by district 83, Dorothy Reister, teacher, took eleventh. Although not placing, many other clever and beautiful ideas were work ed out by schools. District 81, north of Greenwood, brought a float repre senting the song "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot." "Mile Stones of Life" was worked out by district 7. A beautiful float was "Blue Bells of Scotland." It was exhibited by district 25. Dis trict 3S used "Many Flags in Many Lands." Two "Slumber Boats" were in the parade. They came from dis tricts 5 and 80. A number of the folk songs were used as themes for the floats. Eagle grade school and district 71 used "Home Sweet Home." The "Quilt ing Tarty" came from 58, near Ash land, and "My Old Kentucky Home" was displayed by district 91. Districts 1, Plattsmouth, 0, 75, and 98, displayed "My Nebraska" in their floats. Among other patriotic themes were "Star Spangled Ban ner" by idstrlct 12, "America" by district 41 and "Home of the Brave by district 31. "My Pony" by 63 and "Dairy Maids" by 21 were selected from the rural school chorus song Both were very original. Louisville grade schools presented "Auf Wieder- sen." Another of the attractive floats, though not competing for prizes, was "Future Farmers" by the agricul tural department of the Nehawka public schools. KILLED AT GORDON John E. Stradley, & member of one of the well known families of the Greenwood community, was killed late Sunday night In an auto acci dent near Gordon. The news of the death came to the relatives at Green wood but gave no particulars as to the tragedy. Mr. Stradley, who was formerly engaged as a road worker near Greenwood, has been engaged in this line of work in the west part of the state. Phone news items to Tio. 6. PLATTSMOUTH GIRL WEDS Miss Kathrine Hlner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Hiner was mar ried Saturday to Divit Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Martin of Weeping Water. The wedding oc curred in Papillion with the mothers of the bride and bridegroom acting as witnesses. Kathrine has been a student in the Plattsmouth high school. Mr. Martin is employed in the Weeping Water stone quarries. The couple will make their home in Weeping Water. Asks $32,500 for Injuries in Auto Mishap Mrs. Mathilda Ramsel Plaintiff in Action Against Dr. 0. C. Hudson for Injuries in Accident. From Monday's Dally: A suit for damages In the sum of 132,500 was filed in the office of the clerk of the district court this morning, in whifch Mrs. Mathilda Ramsel is the plaintiff and Dr. Or ville C. Hudson is the defendant. The action was filed by the firm of Matchullat, Matschullat & White of Lincoln and C. E. Martin of this city. The action is based on an accident on January 11, 1936, on Washing ton avenue near the Locust street intersection and in which the plain tiff was struck by an auto driven by the defendant. The petition alleges that the acci dent was due to the manner In which the car was operated. The damages asked cover the al leged permanent injury of the plain tiff, cost of treatment and care which she has been under since the acci dent last January. LOOK FOR CHICKEN THIEVES Tuesday night Sheriff Homer Syl vester received a call from near Ne hawka that it was suspected that chicken thieves were operating near one of the farm homes in that com munity. The sheriff rushed to the scene of action hoping to catch some thlei red handed In the commitment of his crime, mile after mile of the road being passed as the car sped on to the scene of action. Reaching the locality where the chicken thieves were reported to be located, the sheriff found that it was merely a couple of young people 'courtin' on the sly" and the sheriff wisely decided that the "chicken" was not being stolen' or that any great crime had been committed. The sheriff admonished the young people to seek a more secluded spot for their lovemaking and then re turned homeward with everybody in the case well pleased. VISITS AT OLD HOME Sunday Dr. and Mrs. G. H. Gil more of Murray. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Frans and son, Jimmle, of Union, motored to Iowa Point, Kansas. They took Mrs. Jennie Frans, Cass county pioneer and mother of Ray, there to visit her birthplace. It was at Iowa Point, then one of the flourishing towns along the Missouri river, that Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fitch, parents of Mrs. Frans, were married in 1855, and where in the year 1858 Mrs Frans was born. Iowa Point has long since lost its activity and the quiet village is much like those other old time river settlements. Mrs. Frans was able to meet many of the old time friends of her childhood days while at her birthplace. WEST ROCK BLUFFS CAUCUS The democratic voters of West Rock Bluffs precinct held their cau cus on Monday night at the Crosser hall in Murray and where there was a very good representation of the vot ers present.' The nominees selected by the cau cus comprised the following: Justice of the Peace C. M. Read Assessor Alfred Gansemer. Overseer James Hoschar. Mr. Gansemer, named for assessor- has held this position for several terms and Is now named to succeed himself. Two Cars are Burned in Early Morning Crash Three Way Accidents Results in Car Loss But None of Occupants of the Cars Railed. Late Saturday night on highway No. 75, south of Murray near the Timm farm, a three Avay auto acci dent resulted in the total destruc tion of two of the cars and the in Jury of eight of the occupants of the cars. A car occupied by some six colored people of Omaha, was headed south on the highway and at the same time another car with Billy Love, Omaha boxer and his brother was coming north, returning to Omaha from To- peka, Kansas, while back of the car of Love, one driven by Miss Doris Roberts of Omaha, was following. The car in which the large num ber of the colored people were rid ing, had a blowout as the cars ap proached and the car driven by Love was struck by the swaying car and at the same time the last of the three cars struck and at once two of the cars burst Into flames. The car of Miss Roberts was dam aged but was able to be removed while the other two were consumed by the flames and the surrounding country was illuminated by the blaze. All of the occupants of the cars were able to get out of the burning cars before they suffered any burns. The Sattler and Horton ambulances were called to the scene and took eight of the members of the wrecked auto party on into Omaha where they were placed in the St. Joseph hos pital. Four were released Sunday night and the other four will remain there for some time. Most seriously hurt appeared to be Gus Lide, 2425 Blondo street, whose back may be broken. Elmer Kelley, 02 Blondo, Mrs. Cleo McGuffey, 2111 Clark street, and Miss Alma Cook, 1636 North Twenty-first street are the others. Miss Doris Roberts, 21, of 6315 Florence boulevard, Frank Mossman, 20, of 6503 Florence boulevard, Billy Love, 1610 North Twenty-eighth street, local boxer, and his brother, Preston, were only slightly Injured. DEBATE CLASSES OPEN From Tuesday's Daily Debate classes opened yesterday at the high school. Nineteen have reg istered for the work. The classes are held at 8 a. m. and 4 p. m. Milo Price Is offering the course. Plattsmouth has joined the Ne braska debating association and plans to enter the district and state com petition in the spring. Practice de bates will be scheduled with Central and Benson high of Omaha, Lincoln, Auburn, and Nebraska City during the first part of the second semester. These debates will be open to the public. Kvasnicka was the last teacher In the system to offer a course in debate. Mr. Price hopes to train the students, not only in the presentation of the truth, but In presenting it in an in teresting manner. Students who may be expected on debate teams this year are: J. Bar ton, J. Bestor, D. Bowman, H. Case, J. Cloidt, W. Falk, G. Farmer, J. Gayer, R. Hall, J. Knorr, F. Lush- Insky, M. McCarroll, J. Sandln, B. Stepanek, H. Stewart, R. Vallery, J. Westover, M. Wiles, and R. Woest. RETURN FROM MINNESOTA From Wednesday's DaCly A group of Plattsmouth residents have been enjoying the lovely, cool resort on East Battle Lake, Minn., during the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Starkjohn and son have a cabin there. They and Mrs. Frank Cloidt returned yesterday from a week's sojourn. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson came back Sunday evening after four days at the lake. While at the lakes, the group visit ed Camp Naponee and Rainbow Camp, both frequented by Platts mouth vacationists. Much time was also spent In fishing, boat rides and dips in the lake. The Starkjohn motorboat furnished very enjoyable recreation. HAVE A FULL HOUSE The Saturday night haul of the police dragnet showed some six per sons who had indulged well but not wisely in the flowing bowl and in varying degrees of intoxication had been lodged in the city lockup. With one exception the parties were floaters and accordingly Sun day morning they were released on the promise to leave the city and know it no more. One of the men, a local relief worker, was released on the condition that he abstain in the future or else take the promise of a jail sentence. Flood Lights for Football Field Assured Monarch Industries of Council Bluffs and Iowa-Nebr. Light &. Power Co. to Supply Lighting. From "Wednesday's Daily The lighting of Athletic park on Washington avenue adequately to permit playing of night football, was assured last evening when the board of education accepted the proposition offered for the lighting of the field. There will be necessity of some nine more lights on the grounds to allow the proper lighting for games and these will be Installed as soon a3 possible. The installation will be made by the Monarch Industries of Council Bluffs and Iowa-Nebraska Light & Power company of this city and work will be started as soon as possible and It is hoped to have the lights i,n for the first home game with Valley. It is expected that the additional lighting and equipment will cost In the neighborhood of 400 but which should bring in a much greater rev enue at the games. The night games will permit many of the fans to attend the games that are now unable to get away from their work or places of business for the afternoon games and also will allow i many of the residents of the surrounding territory, many old alumni of Plattsmouth high, to be in for the games at night. OPEN DEMOCRATIC HEAD QUARTERS IN PLATTSMOUTH Prom Tuesday's Daily George E. Nickles, vice-chairman of the democratic county central committee, was In the city today per fecting the establishing of a head quarters here for the remainder of the campaign. Mr. Nickles will have a Epace in the salesroom of the Swin son Motor Co., at Fourth and Main streets for the next few days until the close of the Korn Karnival. The permanent headquarters will be in the Hotel Plattsmouth building which it is expected will be avail able the coming week and which will be maintained for the rest of the campaign. The county committee, feels very appreciative of the kind ness of Mr. Swinson in giving the space fo rthe temporary headquar ters. A supply of literature, pictures and other campaign material, will be found at the headquarters in the fu ture. RETURN FROM THE EAST Mr. and Mrs. Henry Herold return ed this morning from a visit of sev eral months duration in the east where they summered at West Port, Connecticut, one of the exclusive summer resorts along the delightful Long Island sound. They were at the country estate of the Pfeiffer family and in the delightful home and its pleasant surroundings experienced an ideal vacation. The weather there was pleasant and cool for the heated summer and enabled them to escape much of the intense heat that visited the middle west. MisBes Mia and Barbara Gering, who have also been at West Port for the summer, are motoring through and expect to visit at St. Louis with Mrs. Anna Britt, an old time friend for a short time, reaching here later in the week. Mr. Herold 13 feeling much im proved in health and greatly restored by the summer outing, which has been most encouraging to the mem bers of the family. Young People are Wedded at Home Ceremony Miss Mildred Sells Becomes Bride of Vernon Arn, Jr., Sunday After noon To Make Home Here. One of the most attractive wed dings of the early fall season took place Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon T. Arn, when Miss Mildred Sells of Fayette, Mis souri, and Mr. Vernon Arn, Jr., were united in marriage. Promptly at 4 o'clock Miss Mar jorie Arn, sister of the groom, sound ed the notes of "I Love You Truly" by Carrie Jacobs Bond, to which the members of the bridal party entered the living room, where the vows were plighted. The room was very prettily ar ranged with the large candelabrum with its five glowing tapers and sur rounded by two large baskets of the yellow chrysanthemums with orange tulle bows, with green ferns adding to the floral beauty of the room. The tapers were lit by Miss Bernice Arn, a sister of the groom, as the bridal party entered the room. Miss Virginia Samelc, bridesmaid, in a floor length gown of dark blue fiat crepe, with accessories of the matching shades of blue, wore a shoulder corsage of Hill roses and button chrysanthemums, entered with Mr. Chris Bulin, best man, tak ing their places before the flower bower. The bride and groom entered to gether, Miss Sells in a very charming gown of the flat crepe in shades of dark blue with picture hat and the matching accessories in blue. She wore a corsage of the Johanna Hill roses and gardenias. Mr. Arn and Mr. Bulin each wore Euits of dark gray. . The impressive ring service was celebrated by the Rev. V. C. Wright, pastor of the First Methodist church. During the ceremony Miss Mar Jorie Arn played very softly at the piano. Following the wedding ceremony the members of the party enjoyed a very beautifully arranged 3-course dinner prepared by the mother and sisters of the groom. The dining room was arranged in a color scheme of pink and white, the snowy linen and sparkling crystal and silver mak ing a very attractive note of tne dinner. The center piece was the large wedding cake, surrounded by the tall white tapers which were in the crystal holders and caught with the large bows of white tulle. The serving was carried out by Misses Bernice and Marjorie Arn. Mr. and Mrs. Arn are to be at home to their friends in their apartment at the Ptak home on west Pearl street, going at once to the new home. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sells, of Fayette, Mo., where she was reared to woman hood and was graduated from the schools of that city. She was a popu lar member of the younger society group of her home city. She has made her home here since early in the year and has a very large circle of friends in this community. The groom is the only Bon of Mr and Mrs. Vernon T. Arn and has grown up in this city. He was a grad uate of the class of 1933 of the Plattsmouth high school and in his high school career was prominent in the athletic activities, being captain of both the football and basketball teams. Since the completion of his school work he has been associated with his father In the meat depart ment of the Black & White grocery. He has been among the popular young business men of the commun ity and will continue his work here in the future. Those aside from the members of the immediate family to attend the wedding ceremony were Miss Melda Shoemaker, Alvo; Mrs. Allie Mad dox of this city, a schoolday asso ciate of the bride; Mr. Albert Krea- eer of Mynard: and Mrs. V. C. Wright of this city. CANDY, BAKE GOODS Catholic Parent-Teachers booth lo cated near ferris wheel, corner 4th and Main. Your patronage solicited DRAMATIC CLUB From Tuesday's Dally. Mrs. Clem Woster was chosen as a new member for the Dramatic Club board of directors at the meeting last evening. She fills the vacancy left by Alpha Bonge. The vacancy made by the resignation of Mary Swatek as secretary, has been filled by Eleanor Swatek. The club also decided to work on some short skits to be given when the club is called upon. Following the business meeting the members turned their hands to the redecor ation of the room. The group started the papering. Roosevelt Leads Poll by Foster May "Man on the Street" Opens King Korn Karnival This Noon Third Poll in State. From Wednesday's Dally Foster May, the original man on the street, opened the King Korn Karnival in Plattsmouth on his 12:45 program this noon. A political poll was taken on the street. The results showed 19 for Roosevelt, 10 for Lan don, 1 for Lemke, and 3 undecided. This is the third poll Foster May has taken in the state. The results on the two maj5r candidates for the presidential election show Roosevelt in the lead. At Fort Dodge last week, the results were: Roosevelt, 8; Lan don, 4. In Weeping Water, at the county fair, Roosevelt received 11 votes and Landon, 10. After the broadcast, Foster May went down the street to see the Agri cultural Hall. He remarked "I didn't know they had corn like that in the state." The noon broadcast opens the four- day carnival in Plattsmouth. Peter Gradoyille with his recreation band continued the afternoon program with a concert at 1 o'clock. CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS MEET From Wednesdays Dally Miss Minnie Guthmann was hos tess to the Catholic Daughter of Am erica at their meeting last evening. The ladies played pinochle and bridge. Six tables were entertained. Mrs. E. L. Creamer won first prize in pinochle and Mrs. Emmons Ptak, in bridge. Assistant hostesses were Mrs. John Cloidt, Mrs. John Hadraba, Mrs. W. V. Ryan, and Mrs. L. S. Pucelik. Among the guests was Miss Helen Egenberger, a former member of the group who now resides in Long Beach, California. Miss Egenberger i3 making her first return trip to Plattsmouth in five years. Other guests were: Mrs. Lester Gaylord, Mrs. John V. Svoboda, and Miss Marie Horn. ATTEND VETERANS MEETING Mr. and Mrs. Edward McMaken and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Adams, of Sheridan, Wyoming, have been here for a short visit with the relatives and old time friends, stopping while en rouTe home from Galesburg, 111! nois, where they attended a meeting of the Burlington Veterans and their Auxiliary. Both Mr. McMaken and Mr. Adams are long time employes of the Bur lington and at one time were in the service of the company here, later go ing to the west where they have re sided for a long period of years. The meeting of the Veterans and their ladles was marked by the ban quet, at which there were 96 S rer sons seated at the banquet board. PLATTS. PRECINCT NOMINEES The democratic caucus of Platts mouth precinct was held Monday evening at the Taylor school house on the Louisville road, where a very fine attendance of the voters were present to take part in the business meeting. Leonard Bcwn, committeeman, pre sided and Lester Melsinger served as the secretary of the meeting. The nominees selected were: Justice of the Peace M. G. Stava Assessor George W. Snyder. Overseer Charles W. Stoehr. Selections Made for High School Quartet Boy's Double Quartette Have Been Selected by Lee Knolle, Head of Music in the High School. Members for the boys' double quar tette have been announced by Lee Knolle, director of music at the high school. Try-outs were held yester day and selection was made upon the basis of willingness to work and musical ability. Phillip Rosencrans and John Tidball will sing first tenor, John Jacobs and Theodore Libershal are second tenors, Robert Vallery and Dick Hall take baritone parts and the bass members are Rob ert Woest and Wayne Falk. In case of vacancies during the year, sub stitutions will be made from the fol lowing: Granville Sigler, Junior De voe. Joe York, Frank Nelson, Dick Hatt. and John Cloidt. Glee clubs have also been organ ized. The girls glee with 69 mem bers has been divided into two sec tions. They will work on the same song groups and will be combined in public appearances. 33 boys have entered glee. An eighth grade boy's chorus has also been organized with 38 members. 30 have entered the band. Director Knolle announces sufficient trumpets and clarinets but a scarcity of bass, saxophone, and trombone. The or ganization will be used at football games this fall so the group will study marching with their music. More stringed instruments are needed in the orchestra. At the pres ent time the organization has 20 members. Another of the music groups In the Plattsmouth school Is the Normal Music, meeting at three o'clock on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. 12 normal training students are enroll ed. Rote songs and key signature are being studied at the present time. THROWN FROM BICYCLE Burton Rishel, carrier for Main street and first ward for the Evening Journal, was badly bruised and shaken up Monday evening when hia bicycle was struck by a car near the O. K. garage. The boy was riding west and saw the car but thought It was coming on east and when it suddenly turned to enter the garage building the bicycle was struck and Burton hurl ed some feet away. He was badly bruised and scratched and shaken up but fortunately no bones were broken. The auto suffered more than either the bicycle or the rider, the front of the car being dented by the force of the impact. HEAR BOOK REVIEW From Wednesday's Daily Mrs. H. G. McClusky reviewed the book "Congo Crossroads" before the girls of the Westminster Guild last evening. The meeting opened the study of the Negro which is the topic for the missionary work this year. Miss Alice Hiatt was hostess to the group. Miss Eleanor Olsen, president, led devotionals and Mrs. Louis Lohnes read the scripture. A committee was named during the business meeting to plan the guest night program for October 13. The meeting will be held in the church. Mrs. Louis Lohnes head the committee and is assisted by Misses Ruth Warga, Sue Simon ton, and Marjory Wohlfarth. VISITS FRIENDS HERE H. R. Neltzel, of Boise, Idaho, a former Cass county resident, arrived here Tuesday afternoon for a short visit at the home of Mrs. F. R, Guthmann, mother of Mrs. Neitzel, as well as the old friends here. Ha was at Murdock this afternoon to visit with his brother, Louis Neltzel, and the many old friends in that community where he was a very prominent figure for many years. Mr. Neltzel is en route to South Bend, Indiana, where he will visit a sister, Miss Helen Neitzel, for a short time. En route home he expects to stop here for a more extended visit among the old time friends.