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fteor. State Historical Society VOL. NO. IH PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, SEPT. 28, 1936. NO. 67 Farmers' Day Parade Features Unusual Floats Horse Show Brings Fine Specimens From Southeastern Section of Nebraska. From Friday's Dally An unusual set of floats entered the Farmer's parade yesterday after noon. Comical themes were used by many of the exhibitors. Riverview, No. 9, won first place with a harvest dinner. An Iowa float, Harvest Time, exhibited by Louis Konfrst, took sec ond. "Drouth of 1936," No. 12, was third. Rock Bluff Flower Club, No. 3, took fourth. Fifth place was won by the Mynard Community club, No. 53; sixth, No. C4, was the West Side Circus; seventh place went to the Lewiston Community Club; eighth to the September float. No. 75; ninth to Four Mile Drouth Days; tenth to Johnathan Carneal and Don Nickles; and eleventh place was taken by the covered wagon titled "Korn Karnival or Bust." Horse Show Follows Parade. Allen Walker gave an exhibition on the street following the parade with his trained horse, Ritzie McDon ald. This nine-year-old horse is an American Saddle Bred and has been shown seven years. The trainer of the beauty has shown her in many shows ever the state and claims the act has never been duplicated. With out the aid of whip or voice the horse went through the five standard gaits as they were called from the audience. This dressage work is the highest type of exhibition. Several stunts were also performed by the horse as well as dancing. Ritzie is the property of Al DuTeau of Lin coln but was trained on the Allen Walker farm near Dunbar. j Over fifty horses entered competi tion for prizes at the ball diamond. Winners of the five gaited horses were R. Willman, first; and J. Schaefer, second. Bill Rapp of Omaha took first in the three gaited horses and II. E. Heil, second. In the men's open class George Saxon took first; John Jochim, second; Gerald Keil, third; Ike Todd, fourth. Mrs. Sterl ing Ingwersen took first in the ladies open. Miss C. Grosshans, second; and Miss C. Mitchell, third. Ponies of all sizes were entered by children. Eliza beth Ferry took first place; Jean Nolting. second; and 5 - year - old Larry Pollard, third. Fourth place was won by George Lutz and fifth by Donald Snyder. Draft Horse Placing. Franklin Wehrbein took first place in the draft horses and Art Spriech, second. T. L. Crunk first, and J. A. Wilson of Union, second, were prize winners with their mules. Four Mile Drouth Gang took first place in the clown floats. Ralph Doud took second and the Lewiston Com munity club was third. J&dges for the afternoon were: Frank Greenrod of Avoca; Eli Parker of Weeping Water; Wm. Kitzel of Alvo; Byron Schmidt of Omaha; and Fred Rchmeier of Weeping Water. C. C. Barnard was general chair man and Carl Groshans and Herman Meisinger aided in the registering of numbers in "lining up" of the parade. NOMINATION FILINGS CLOSED The time for filing nominations for non-political oftjice expired Thurs day evening at 5 o'clock, according to Secretary of State Swanson, with out any additional nominations be ing made. There are no vacancies in legislative districts, which are now under the non-political election laws which govern nominations of judges of the supreme court, district court,, county judges, regents of the uni versity, state and county superin tendents. Judge Eberly of Stanton, third supreme court district, has no opposition. District Judge Eldred of McCook, District Judge Irwin of Gering, District Judge Meyer of AI liance, and District Judge Messmore of Beatrice have no opposition, nor has A. C. Stoakes of Omaha, regent of the university. The time limit for the filing of petition nominations and withdrawals for political offces will close Oct. 3. Phone news Items to No. 0 CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Mrs. II. F. Goos entertained very delightfully on Tuesday evening in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Goos, a group of the relatives being in for the dinner party and pleasant evening. After the dinner the members of the party spent the time in visiting and renewing old times. Those who enjoyed the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidt- 'mann, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schmidtman and daughter, Janis, of this city, Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Schmidtman and Dr. and Mrs. George Schmidtman of Omaha. Negro Stickup Suspects are Now in Jail James McDailey, Los Angeles and Charles Willis, Gary, Indiana, Captured at Auburn. James McDailey, Los Angeles and Charles Willis, Gary, Indiana, ne groes, are lodged here in the county jail to answer to the charge of hav ing stuck up and robbed James Eaton, local rock truck driver, Thursday afternoon. Eaton had stopped at the Toman filling station at the south outskirts of the city, to search for some wire that he might use in making a flower basket. As he was busily engaged in delving among the articles in the storage yard, the two colored men came on him and forced him to give up what money he had on his per son. The men were armed and se cured some $35 from the truck driver and made good their escape in an old car. The robbery was reported and a general arm sent out for the wanted men, the result being that a shcrt time later the two negroes were ap prehended as they reached Auburn. Sheriff Homer Sylvester, Deputy Sheriff Cass Sylvester and Mr. Eaton drove to Auburn last evening and brought the two men back to this city where they were placed in jail to await hearing. ESTABLISH SCHOOL DYNASTY The high schools of Cass county have had a participation in the an nual coronation ceremonies and which will be carried out in future events, -iZe schools selecting the group of "countesses" who are a part of the royal court. The girls named were all members of the senior classes of the schools and this custom will be followed in the future. Those who were selected this year were, Mary Hoback, Union; Iris Miller, Alvo; Florence Ketelhut, Eagle; Mona Jean Masters, Louis ville; Jean Bornemeier, Murdock; Ruth Ann Sheldon, Nehawka; Lucille Kelly, Greenwood; Olive Johnson, Weeping Water; Frances Druery, Avoca; Maxine Hanni, Murray. This makes the participation a county wide proposition and one that gives all communities recognition in the pleasant and colorful event. Following the coronation ceremony Wednesday evening this group of young ladies with other members of the Royal Group were guests of honor at the Coronation Ball. The new Jung, Will Evers, and queen, June Keil, were seated on the throne. The past king, H. L. Gayer, and queen, Mrs. Lois Troop Bestor, led a grand march. Jack Russell's orches tra of Seward furnished the music. Through the assistance of Fred Sharpnack, a public address sj-stem was made possible. RETURNED HOME TODAY From Thursday's Daily Fred Lugsch, who went to the U. S. Veterans' hospital at Lincoln two weeks ago, and was operated upon there last week, is returning home this' afternoon, having been released this forenoon. Fred has made rapid progress since his operation and is feeling greatly improved. Fred Herb- ster drove up this afternoon after him and they will be accompanied Dy t.u iiasnuB, wno nas secured a two day pass. Ed will undergo an other operation next week for bone infection in his knee. 4-H Boys and Girls Presented at Karnival Group of Young Men and Women That Have Made 4-H History in County Are Guests Here. One of the features of the Thurs day program of the King Korn Kar nival, a fitting part of the Farmer's day program was that of the pre sentation of the members of the 4-H clubs that have secured high honor in the past year. D. D. Wainscott, county agent and Miss Jessie Baldwin, who has been associated in this line of work in Cass county, were present and as sisted in the program, Mr. Wainscott making the announcements and Miss Baldwin explaining the work of the clubs. Mr. Wainscott stated that it was eighteen years since the 4-H clubs were first started in the county and has grown until there are 533 mem bers in the county and who have taken twent3--seven different sub jects. These projects being those used in every day life on the farm. Mr. Wainscott introduced the song group of the 4-H girls, some ten be ing in this organization and who had placed third in the state contest. These were Bertha Homer, Edith Senf, Nehawka; Merle Eveland. Elm wood; Frances Rehmeier, Weeping Water; Ruth Ann Sheldon, Nehawka; Ruth Schwartz, Nehawka; Violet Hadley, Nehawka; Eunice Keuhn, Murdock; Thelma Ward, Weeping Water; May Allen, Weeping Water. Mr. Wainscott pointed out that in the competition at the state fair that Cass county members had come away with the lion share of the awards in their lines of activities. The various winners at the state fair were then introduced, they be ing: the live stock judging team that had won first place, Oscar Brandt, Merritt Pollard, Robert Pollard; Merle Kuniz, baby beef; Clyde Alt house, Eagle, beef winner; Robert Wall. Eagle, 4-H poultry champion; Frances Rehmeier, Weeping Water, home economics champion in 1935 and who had won a trip to the na tional show; Marjory Pollard, Ne hawka, champion exhibitor in foods and canning; Mary Fager, county champion in clothing; Cleo Bergman, exhibitor of the grand champion beef at the state fair and which had been sold for 7 0c a pound to the Paxton hotel for a total of $589.80; Ruth Ann Sheldon, Nehawka, the state grand health champion. The presentation was made of the work of the clothing clubs of the county and the individual costumes i designed and made by the members and which showed a wide range from the work in aprons to the most fin ished evenings gowns. FIELD REPRESENTATIVE OF A. E. C. VISITS CHAPTERS Miss Eunice M. Gilbert, field rep resentative for the American Red Cross was in Union Saturday, Sept.! 19, conferring with the chairman of the Cass county chapter, concerning the coming roll call, Nov. 11-26. The following branches were visited by Miss Gilbert and Miss Robb: Nehaw ka, Weeping Water, Manley, Mur dock, Plattsmouth. Monday Miss Gil bert accompanied Mrs. Rosencrans to Greenwood to confer with Dr. Tal- cott. the roll call chairman. The chapter goal for membership this year is 700 members. The na tional goal is 5,000,000. So it is hoped that every branch will in crease over last year. The total last year was 530 members. Be ready to enroll Nov. 11, 193 6. CONGRESSMAN LUCKEY HERE Congressman Henry C. Luckey, of Lincoln, was here Friday afternoon to spend a short time visiting with a number of the old friends in the city. Mr. Luckey was compelled to leave early owing to an engagement at Lincoln that made necessary his return. He expects to return later to visit with the residents of the city and nearby community. While here Congressman Luckey held a short conference with George E. Nickles, vice-chairman, in charge of the local democratic headquarters. DEATH OF EWALD ULRICH The death of Ewald Ulrich, 65, re siding west of this city, occurred Thursday afternoon at the family family home following an illness of some duration, he having been in failing health for the past two years. Mr. Ulrich is survived by the widow and three sons and five daughters, Albert, Carl, Bernard, all of this community; Mrs. Freda Fahr lander, Ogallala, Nebraska; Mrs. Richard Livingston, Mrs. Francis To man, Misses Helen and Dorothy Ul rich, at home. The funeral services will be held at 9 o'clock Saturday morning from the St. John's church and burial at the Catholic cemetery. The Horton funeral home will have charge. Six Injured in an Auto Wreck South of City Mrs. Fred Hull Taken to Hospital with Possible Skull Fracture Accident at "4 Comers." From Friday's Daily This afternoon at 2:30 whih a party of Rock Bluffs residents were en route to the carnival here, they were badly injured at the highway intersection known as the "Four Corners." In the car were Cleo Baker, the driver, his wife and little son, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hull and little daugh ter. As the car approached into the intersection a truck came from the west, striking the car broadside and hurling it over twice before the car was finally stopped. The injured were brought on to this city and treated at the office of Dr. L. S. Pucelik. Mrs. Fred Hull was the most seriously injured and may be suffering from a skull frac ture, she being taken on into a hos pital at Omaha. Cleo Baker had se vere cuts on the face from the flying glass, Mrs. Baker suffered a wrench ed shoulder and all of the other members of the party were brui?ed, but the small children were not severely hurt. The driver of the truck was a man named Hath who operates a saw mill on the island east of the Gilmour farm. HAVE A REAL TASK The judges who were selected for the Shirley Temple contest, a fea ture of the Friday King Korn Kar nival, had a real task when the judging hour arrived at 4 o'clock. There were some thirty-one of the dainty and winsome little tots rang ing in age from four to eight years and who were presented by R. Foster Patterson, the official announcer, to the public and for the judgment of the judges. The little folks were all unboth ered by the crowd and showed their unconcern as they played and waited for the decision of the judges. A group of nine of the children were picked and from these the final three winners were named. The first prize was awarded to Betty Ann Albert, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Albert of near Louis ville, a granddaughter of Henry San ders of this city. Second honors were given to Patricia Ann Heebner, of Nehawka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Granville Heebner, and the third place to Dixie Lee Barrows, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barrows of this city. PRIZES ON QUILTS Pieced: 1st, Mrs. Sophie Parken ing; 2nd, Miss Helen Farley; 3rd, Mr. Mike Hild; honorable mention Mrs. J. R. Tremble and Mrs. G. M Minford. Applique: 1st, Mrs. Alvina Roess ler; 2nd, Mrs. Jake Kraeger; 3rd Mrs. Wm. Gorder; honorable men tion, Helene Gapen, Mrs. J. L. Stamp Embroidered: 1st, Mrs. Jake Krae ger; 2nd, Mrs. Donald Harris; 3rd Mrs. John Swoboda; honorable men tion, Miss Pauline Pitz and Mrs. Will Kehne. Unique 1st, Mr. M. S. Briggs; 2nd Miss Hilda Friedrich; 3rd, Mrs. Alice Sharpnack. Phone news Items to Ho. 6. Golden Wedding Couples Guests of Korn Klub C. C. Wescott Addresses 56 Cass County Residents Who Have Been Maried Over Fifty Years. An outstanding gesture of the 1936 King Korn Klub was the tribute paid to the pioneers of Cass county yes terday. Couples who had celebrated their golden weddings were guests of honor. Thirty-one couples re sponded to the afternoon program and twenty-eight attended the ban quet in the Methodist church. Preceding the banquet, a group picture was taken. One is to be sent to each couple present as a souvenir. Tables carried out the Golden Wedding as well as the Korn theme. They had as centerpieces, golden bas kets holding a bouquet of fifty yel low chrysanthemums. Yellow and white streamers extended from the central basket to yellow candles in crystal holders and smaller bouquets of mums. Napkins and the food also carried out the corn color with the white. Waitresses wore yellow aprons and caps. As a part of the dessert, in dividual cakes, iced in yellow and bearing a tiny lighted candle were served. Recognition was given at the table to Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rager of South Bend. They have been married sixty five years. The wedding was per formed in Plattsmouth by Judge Childs in 1S71. Both are eighty three. They have seven children, thirty-five grandchildren, fifty-four great grandchildren, and three great, great grandchildren. C. C. Wescott addressed the group in an after-dinner talk. He compli mented the finje group in having taken part in the period of greatest advancement known in civilization. He also remarked that it seems won derful to see so large a group who have found happiness through such a period of years with one mate. Rev. V. C. Wright offered prayer. During the banquet Mrs. L. S. De voe played soft music which was popular from twenty to fifty years ago. j Six of those attending the banquet were born in Cass county, ten in Germany, two in Denmark, one in Switzerland, and two in Austria. The oldest man born in Cass county was T. W. Vallery, 76. The group represented a family of COO in children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. and great, great grandchildren. Ed Schulhof was gen eral chairman for the program. Those who responded to the call for golden wedding couples were: From Elmwood Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Gillitt, married in 188 6, 73 and 70 years of age, 3 children, and three grandchildren; Dr. and Mrs. A. W. Neihart, married in 1884, ages, 75 and 74, one child; Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Wallinger, married in 1SS4, ages 74 and 76, three children and 10 grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Henry P. Dehning, married in 1SS4, ages 4 ana to, nine tmmicii, lwvu- ty-nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Tyson, married in 1884, aged 73 and 73, seven children, and 12 grandchil dren; Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Boyles married IS S3, aged 79 and 71, two children and three grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Manhall mar ried 1S7S, ages 77 and 76, six chil dren, three grandchildren, and one great grandchild. From Plattsmouth Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Janda, married in 1879, ages, 77 and 7S, ten children, 20 grand children, and two great grandchil dren; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Herren married in 1SS6, ages 72 and 72, one child, three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs Wm. Oliver, married in 1879, ages 80 and SO, four children and ten grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. John Hiber, married 1SS2, ages 78 and 72, seven children and seven grandchil dren; Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Rice, married in 1884, ages 72 and 66, five children and three grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Dovey married in 18S3, ages 80 and 80, two children and two grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Troop married in 1S82, ages 74 and 73, one child, two grand children, and one great grandchild; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith, married in 1877, ages 82 and 75, nine chil dren, ten grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren; Jlr. and Mrs. Lauritz H. Petersen, married 187S, ages 78 and 78, nine children, 11 grandchil dren, and six great grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mauzy, married in 1S77, ages S4 and 77, four chil dren, and four grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Godwin, married in 1SS0, ages 76 and 73, seven children and 23 grandchildren; Mr. .and Mrs. B. B. Warthen married in 18S2, ages SO and 69, 12 children, 36 grandchil dren, and 11 great grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Rinearson, mar ried in 18S1, ages 85 and 76; Mr. and Mrs. Charles B. Page married in 1S79, ages 86 and 79, three chil dren; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooper mar ried in 1SS3, ages 7S and 71, two children; Mr. and Mrs. Julius M. Hall, married in 1SS5, ages 75 and CS, seven children, 12 grandchildren, one great grandchild; Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Goos married in 18SC. ages 75 and 7 8, seven children, eight grandchildren, and four great grand children; Mr. and Mrs. John J. Rot ter, married in 1875, ages 83 and 78, seven children, 35 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Newman married in 1SS1, his age, 72, 19 children and eight grandchil dren. From Louisville Mr. and Mrs. John II. Group married in 1885, ages 82 and 72, five children and 12 grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Ahl, married in 1879, ages 84 and 75, four children, 12 grandchildren, and 13 great grandchildren. From Murdock Mr. and Mrs. John Scheel, carried 1SS4, ages SI and 70, 12 children, 39 grandchil dren, and 5 great grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Wohrmann married in 1SS4, ages 79 and 79, six children and eight grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gakemeier married in 1S80, ages SO and 76, eight children and 12 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Theobald W. Vallery of M3nard were married in IS 80, they are 76 years of age and have six children and eight grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Mockenhaupt of Manley were married in 1SS3, ages SI and 71, six children and 11 grandchildren. Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Chilcott of Union, married in 1SS4, ages 76 and 72, one child and three grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Paul Rager of South Bend, married in 1871, ages 83, seven children, 35 grandchildren, 54 great grandchil dren and three great, great grand children; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Norris of Avoca, married in 1886, each 75, six children, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great grandchildren; Mr. -and Mrs. Jas. H. Henegar of Weeping Water married in 1880, ages 82 and 73, ten children, 15 grandchildren, and one great grandchild; Mr. and Mrs. Thompson L. Crunk of Union, mar ried in 1880, ages 79 and 74, four children, and seven grandchildren; Mr. and Mrs. Dill of South Bend, married in 18S1, his age 78, eight children, nine grandchildren, and five great grandchildren; and from Omaha came Mr. and Mrs. W . u. Connoran married in 1SS1, ages 75 and 72, one child, three grandchil dren, and three great grandchildren. RIDING TO WEST COAST From Thursday's DaTly Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carsten, of Avoca, had as their overnight guest this week, Miss Louise Lloyd of Dallas, Texas. Miss Lloyd is making the trip from Washington, D. C, to San Francisco. Miss Lloyd is making the trip from the national capitol to "Frisco" by horse, having with her two animals, one of which is ridden while the other is led to be fresh when needed. The trip is largely to test out the horses, owned by the proprietor of a large riding academy at Honolulu. The horses when they reach San Francisco after their try- out, will be shipped to the islands where they will be used in the academy. On leaving the Carsten home Miss Lloyd rode to North Platte which was to be her next stop on the westward journey. VISITING IN CITY From Frlday'B Dally Dr. C. O. Herman, of Weeping Water, was in the city today to look after some matters of business and meeting his many friends. Platters Open 1936 Season by 8-7 Victory Team Makes an Excellent Showing Against Glenwood High School to Take Opening- Game. Flattsmouth high scliool root ball team opened their 193C season Fri day afternoon at Glenwood with an S to 7 win in a hard fought game by both teams. This was the first game also under the coaching of Clark Boggess, new head of school athletic?. The teams battled scoreless until the fourth quarter of the game when both were able to put over the scor ing that Glenwood improved by the kick for the extra point. In the last of the first period. Van Pelt, Glenwood veteran fullback, called for a punt and the ball was carried by the high wind ovt his head and back of the Glenwood goal where he fell on the ball for a safety, the Platters securing the two points that placed them out in front. Plattsmouth started their march down the field in the first of the fourth, straight football and plays through the line carryiug ti e ball to the goal of the black and orange. Wooster carried the ball through cen ter for the counter that placed the Platters in the scoring column. The Glenwood score came as the result of the intercepting of a Platts mouth pass that the orange and black were able to carry on to the goal line. They made good the extra point. The locals looked good in the game and with the experience of the first game should be able to look forward to a most successful season. Jess Cogley, Glenwood quarterback and one of their veteran stars, suf fered a broken collar bone in the game. JUDGE HAS BUSY TDIE From Saturday's Dally: This morning Judge C. L. Graves found a full docket awaiting him as he arrived at the city hall to start the Saturday list of cases. Two young men who claimed to have been located at the camp north of the city, were before the court charged with attempting to purloin half gallon empty beer bottles and also with having swiped several foam ing flagons of beer that an unwary drinker has set on the bar at one of the local taverns. The other case was one that in volved a disturbance early this morning at a local beer rarlor and which had resulted in the defendant being ejected and later smashing the glass door of the place of business. A charge of intoxication was filed and a ?5 fine imposed. LIBRARY TRUCK HERE From Thursday's Daily This morning a truck represent ing the state library commission came in ana will demonstrate tno value of the stale commission to communities over the state that are without public libraries or adequate school libraries. The truck is arranged with spe-:-ial doors on the sides that can be opened so as to show the books ar ranged in groups that cover a wide range of reference subject3 of all kinds. These books are prepared by ex perienced and trained librarians and cover a well chosen field of literature and reference. It is the plan of the commission to make it easier for communities or individuals to secure books through their facilities. Miss Nell Carey and Miss Jessie M. Robertson, of the state library commission office are with the truck here. PARADE WILL NOT BE HELD The rural school parade, rained out Saturday, will not be- held. It was at first thought it would be held next Saturday, but this plan has been definitely abandoned. All the rural schools having floats entered in the parade will receive their prizes of balls and bats just the same, it is announced b' the committee. Phone news Items to no. 6.