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PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, OCTOBER 19. 1936.
NO. 73
Ross Assails
New Dealers in
Banquet Talk
179 Attend Republican Rally in Am-1
erican Legion Hall Judge
Perry Also Speaker.
From Thursday's Dally
Dr. Galen Starr Ross o. Detroit at
tempted "to blast the cobwebs out of
the brains" of the audience last
Height. The speaker from Detroit,
Michigan, opened his address at the
Republican banquet held in the Am
erican Legion hall with the words,
"We are living to-night inthe frank
est age of the world's history" and
proceeded to be frank, in strong
terms, 'throughout his thirty minute
talk.
He assailed the new deal, calling
it the "New Delirium." Ford re
ceived praise from the milk vendor,
who comes from a lino of seventeen
doctors, has been a student 4 0 years,
travels 35,000 miles per year, has
been in public life 25 years, has made
a trip abroad, and has spent two
graduate summers in Europe. "Henry
Ford on the job beats a thousand
brainstorms on the loose," he stated.
Applause also followed the mention
of Alfred Smith's name.
Ross stated that the "psycholog
ical monster of fear swept Roosevelt J
into office and Hoover out
He also;
attacked the high school and college
heads, claiming that they were tell
ing students "We're all washed up
European plans and economy are
best."
"I charge that this administration
has done more to depress this country
mentally than any other in our his
tory." he declared. He called the
present campaign a contest of Amer
icanism against God knows what
ism," and made a plea for "America)
for Americans forever, regardless of
race, creed, or color."
He stated at the conclusion that he
had made the noblest decision of his
life when he changed his support
from the Democratic to the Repub
lican party.
At the end of the address Searl
Davis, toastmaster, pronounced the
speech a "mental massage on a
wholesale scale " adding "We prob
ably didn't charge enough for the
show."
Roosevelt Called "Showman"
Judge E. P. Perry, candidate for
congressman from the first district
charged Roosevelt with being the
"greatest showman since P. T.
Barnum." He stated that the pres
ent administration is costing the peo
ple of the United States twenty mil
lion dollars per day. "Every farm
er and wage earner in this county,
district, and state is the one who's
going to have to pay the debt," he
said and pointed out the fact that
"one day of every six is given by
every wage earner to pay for the
government."
County Chairman Speaks.
Introduction was made of Carl
Teflt, chairman of the Cass County
Republican Committee, who an
nounced the Literary Digest poll was
running slightly over 72S.000 for
Roosevelt to over 1,428,000 for Lan
don. He also announced that Bob
Simmon3 would appear in Platts
mouth Friday morning at 9:30 and
that Dick Johnson would be here Sat-
urday morning. He also told of a
county tour by the party represen-
tative3 to be held October 26.
Mrs. J. H. Brunson of Louisville,
vice chairman of the county Repub
lican organization, told of the Young
Republican groups that had been
started in Louisville, Plattsmouth,
Alvo and Elmwood. Frank Wood,
secretary-treasurer of the organiz
ation was also introduced.
Candidates called upon to stand
were George L. Farley, candidate for
county commissioner and C. A. Rawls,
candidate for county attorney. The
Cass County Republican quartet of
fered campaign songs. The quartet
is composed of Roy Knorr, Frank
Cloidt, Raymond Cook, and Dr. H. G.
McClusky. They were accompanied
by E. H. Wescott. Rev. H. G. Mc
Clusky offered the opening prayer
and Rev. V. C. Wright pronounced
the benediction.
179 were served at the three course
banquet. Ladies of the American Le
gion Auxiliary had charge of the
Eerving.
AGED MAN HIES
Henry Feltes, 61, who lias made
his home at Nehawka for the past
several years, died suddenly early
this morning at his home in that
place, death coming as the result of
a sudden heart attack. Mr. Feltes
has been blind lor some time and
was cared for by old friends in
hawka.
The deceased was born on March
4, 1875, at Chicago and has made
his home at Nehawka since 1902.
He is survived by several brothers
and a sister, Mrs. E. M. Stewart, of
Twinbrook, South Dakota, who was
notified of the death of the brother.
P. E. 0. Holds
an Old-Fashioned
Luncheon Party
80
Guests from 8 Towns of the
Southeast Reciprocity Organ
ization Attend.
From Friday's Dally
Eighty members of the P. 'E. O.
Reciprocity organization of South
east Nebraska were seated at tables
centered by old-fashioned silver can
isters at the luncheon in the Pres
byterian church this noon. Guests
were present from Weeping Water,
Nebraska City, Tecumseh, Auburn,
peru, Falls City, and Humboldt.
Small paper cookie jars filled with
tiny cookies were favors. Colored
table clothes in antiquated patterns
were used, also spoon holders, cake
stands, and ancient silver cream and
sugar sets.
Members of the local chapter F
were hostesses to the group and wore
old-fashioned dresses. . Mrs. Alice
Perry was dressed in a costume over
eighty years old. Mrs. L. O. Minor,
Mrs. T. K. Pollock, and Mrs. Mary
Cook wore dresses of the Civil war
period. .Mrs. Will Robertson attract
ed a great deal of attention in her
old-fashioned bathing costume.
A mythical family composed of
Mrs. Ruth Kennedy, past state pres
ident from Brownville, as great
grandmother; Mrs. Dora Tidd, a
charter member, as grandmother;
Mrs. Marjorie Lohnes, mother; Mrs.
Alice Perry, daughter of the 'teens;
and small Clemintine Woster, baby
sister; received the guests. Antique
furViture, rag rugs, an easel, a corner
what not, an organ, numerous al
bums, pictures in wide wooden
frames,, and marble topped tables
were used in the reception room. The
ladies pieced quilt blocks while wait
ing for registration to be completed.
Mrs. Isabelle Nelson of Hastings,
state president, and Mrs. Ada Meade
of Omaha, state vice president, met
with the group. .
Circle five of the Presbyterian
ladies organization served the lunch
eon which consisted of creamed
chicken, mashed potatoes, hot slaw,
carrots" and peas, whole wheat rolls
and hot biscuits. Marble cake served
on cake stands, cherries in large cut
glass bowls, and coffee formed the
second course. Mrs. Philip Hirz acted
as chairman of the committee serving.
HONOR NEWLYWEDS
Trom Friday's Dally
Last evening the Eagles hall was
the scene of a large dancing party,
tendered in honor of Mr. and Mrs.
Merrill Herman Meisinger, of Cedar
Creek, whose marriage took place
the first of the week.
The attendance embraced the
friends of the young people from the
nearby communities and which filled
the hall to its capacity. The mem
bers of the party enjoyed the modern
as well as the old time dances.
The members of the party enjoyed
refreshments during the evening to
add to the pleasures of the occasion.
Mrs. Meisinger was formerly Miss
Thelma Kohrell of this city.
ATTEND FOOTBALL GAME
From Saturday's Dally:
Ben Schwartz. Fred Armstrong
and son, Bill, motored to Tarkio, Mis
souri, this morning where they will
attend the Central vs. Tarkio foot
ball game this afternoon. Partici
pating in the game will be Kenneth
Armstrong, Stuart Porter and George
Adam of this city, members of the
Tarkio college team.
Chamber of
Commerce Has
Fine Meeting
Sales Pavilion Plans Discussed and
Looks Quite Probable High
School Matters Taken Up.
From Friday's Dally
The directorate of the Plattsmouth
chamber of commerce held its reg
ular bi-monthly meeting yesterday
noon, a good attendance being pres
ent. John P. Sattler, ex-mayor, who is
vice-president of the organization,
presided in the absence of President
Carl Schneider and occasioned much
merriment by his handling of the
meeting a manner reminiscent of his
council days.
Dr. C. B. Dorwart and Very Rev.
Father Adolph Mosler, pastor of Holy
Rosary parish, were guests of the
organization and were called on for
remarks. Both expressed their pleas
ure in being associated in Platts
mouth activities and with Platts
mouth people.
Most of the meeting was devoted
to committee reports, Fred Rea of
the industries committee reporting
that a sales pavilion, to be owned
privately, was being seriously con
sidered. E. J. Richey then said the
Ad club had appointed a committee
to work with the chamber of com
merce in the endeavor to definitely
secure the pavilion. L. O. Minor
spoke a few words on the subject,
suggesting that the chamber get be
hind the project and help it to a suc
cessful conclusion. The chairman
then referred the matter to the in
dustries committee to work with oth
ers interested in the project. E. J.
Richey of the Missouri river im
provement committee, said that the
committee was still working with the
WPA in the endeavor to get a dock
for Plattsmouth. - - -
L. S. Devoe, entertainment commit
tee chairman,' spoke on the Buccess of
having football games played under
lights and congratulated the business
men on the support which had been
given the games. He also said that it
was highly possible that a city band,
using the high school band as a
nucleus, would be possible next year.
On his suggestion that the chamber
invite high school boys to be guests
of the organization at their meet
ings, the directors voted to have this
done. Following the committee re
ports, Mr. Sattler called on H. A.
Schneider to give a report on his visit
to California, during which he at
tended a nation-wide convention of
bankers. Mr. Schneider made a very
interesting talk, not only on the con
vention, but also on his experiences
and the sights he had seen while on
his trip. Adjournment came about
1:30.
WITH THE INJURED
Mrs. C. C. Wescott, wlio was in
jured in the auto wreck south of
the city Thursday evening, is resting
very easily at the Methodist hospital
at Omaha. Mrs. Wescott has suffered
a severe scalp wound and also badly
bruised as well as suffering from the
severe shock.
Mr. Wescott has returned home
and will recuperate here as he is
badly bruised on one leg and over
the body as well as a face bruise.
Mrs. J. E. Wiles, the third of the
auto party, is also feeling the ef
fects of the shock that she sustained
and has been confined to her home
since the accident.
RETURNING TO THE WEST
Miss Helen Egenberger, of Los An
geles, who for the past two weeks
has been visiting here, departed Wed
nesday afternoon for the south and
thence on to her home on the west
coast. While here Miss Egenberger
has been a house guest of her uncle
and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Egen
berger and family.
Miss Egenberger was honor guest
at a large number of social events
while here, tendered by the old
friends and associates.
She goes from here to Kansas City
where she will spend a few days with
her cousins, Mrs. Marie Cline and
family and Elmer Spies and family,
later she will stop at Oklahoma City
to visit her cousin, Miss Jeanette
Weber and then on home.
ASKS FOR DAMAGES
A suit for damages has been filed
in the county court in which Mrs.
Thelma Baker asks judgment against
James E. Haith in the sum of $225.
The basis of the action is the auto
wreck on September 25th at the
"Four Corners," south of this city.
It is alleged in the petition that the
defendant, driving his truck in an
easterly direction without regard to
the rules of safety, crashed into the
car of the plaintiff and damaging it,
for which the plaintiff asks damages
in the amount named.
Plattsmouth
R. A. M. Visits
Rockport, Mo.
Nebraska Chapter No. 3 Confers
Mark Master Degree at Ses
sion of Chapters.
Nebraska chapter No. 3, Royal
Arch Masons, Friday afternoon and
evening were guests at a meeting of
chapters from Missouri held at Rock
port, Missouri, the local chapter be
ing designated to represent the grand
chapter of Nebraska.
It had been planned to have the
meeting composed of representatives
of the grand chapters of Iowa, Ne
braska and Missouri, but the Iowa
representatives were unable to be
present and the degree work was
given by Savannah and St. Joseph,
Missouri, representing the grand
lodge of their state and the Platts
mouth chapter for Nebraska.
The members had an elaborate
dinner served at 6 o'clock by the en
tertaining chapter at Rockport and
which conferred the Mark Master de
gree as their part of the ceremonies.
Those who attended from this city
were: Ward WTielan, high priest;
Robert Painter, scribe; Charles L.
Carlson, captain of the hoBt; John E.
Turner, Royal Arch captain; George
Brinklow, master of the third vail;
Frank Barkus, master of the first
vail; Luke L. Wiles and Raymond C.
Cook, past high priests; William F.
Evers, past high priest, who served as
marshal.
Others attending the meeting were
Lewis E. Smith, grand secretary and
Clarence O. Dawson, Blair, grand
king.
Mr. Smith was unable to remain
f r the entire session due to the sud
den death of Orville Andrews, past
rand master of Nebraska Masons.
Mr. Smith as secretary, will attend
to arrangements for the funeral to
be held Monday at Lincoln, conduct
ed by the grand lodge of Nebraska.
TO VISIT IN EUROPE
Father Marcellus Agius, who has
had charge of the Catholic parish at
Roseland, Nebraska, is leaving the
first week in November for a stay of
several months in Europe. Father
Marcellus has just recently returned
from an examination at the Mayo
clinic, where it was found that
while no serious organic illness exist
ed, that he was in need of a complete
rest for some time.
He expects to sail for his old home
at Malta, where he will visit with
his sister and among the old friends
in the place of his childhood. While
abroad he will also visit at Rome
as well as many of the interesting
cities in southern Europe.
Father Agius was formerly the pas
tor of the Holy Rosary church here
as well as assistant to his brother,
Father George Agius for some time.
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
From Thursday- DaKy
The reports from the bedside of
Attorney John M. Leyda this morn
ing are to the effect that he is show
ing 'some improvement. Mr. Leyda
has shown an improvement since
Wednesday morning and which gives
hope that in a few days he may be
out of danger in his case.
DEMOCRATIC RALLY
A democratic rally will be held
at the Rock Bluffs school house on
Friday evening, October 23, at S
o'clock. There will be some good
speeches, musical numbers and a
lunch served at the close. All are in
vited to be present and enjoy the fine
meeting. ol9-2tw-2td
Mrs. C. C. Wes
cott Injured in
Auto Accident
Car Driven bv Mrs. J. E. Wiles Over
turns on Highway No. 75 En
Route to Church' Meeting.
From Friday's Dally
Mrs. C. C. Wescott suffered a se
vere scalp wound and Mr. AVescott
and Mrs. J. E. Wiles suffered severe
bruises when the Buick sedan driven
by Mrs. Wiles, crashed last evening
into a ditch on highway No. 75, near
the sub station of the Iowa-Nebraska
Light & Power Co.
The party was en route to the
country home of Mr. and Mrs. How
ard Wiles, where the Philathea class
of the Methodist church was meet
ing. Mrs. Wiles and the Wescotts had
started for the meeting shortly before
8 o'clock, and when reaching the top
of the hill near the Tim Woster
place, Mrs. Wiles started to pass a
large truck that was also traveling
south. As the Buick passed the truck
Mrs. Wiles apparently lost control of
the car, which she was not used to
driving, and it swerved across the
roadway and to the left hand side of
the road, striking the east side of the
ditch and was hurled several feet
into the air and crashed back on the
left side of the car, which was badly
damaged.
The members of the auto party
were unable to extricate themselves
until Gilbert Hirz, who was driving
past, stopped and gave aid in getting
the occupants out of the car.
Mrs. Wescott suffered from a scalp
wound, caused, it is thought by hit
ting the top of the car, as well as
small cuts on the face caused by the
breaking of the glass of her . spec
tacles. Aid was called at once and
Dr. O. C. Hudson as well as Sheriff
Homer Sylvester,, hastened to the
scene of the accident. Temporary aid
was given at the scene of the acci
dent and Mrs. Wescott was taken on
into Omaha in the Sattler ambulance
to the Methodist hospital where she
was given treatment. She remained
at the hospital where X-ray examin
ations were to be given today.
Mr. Wescott was bruised but not
seriously and accompanied the wife
on into Omaha, where he will remain
until Mrs. Wescott is able to return
home. Mrs. Wiles was also bruised
and shocked but was able to return
to her home.
METHODIST LADIES
From Friday's Daily
Circles of the Methodist Feder
ation met yesterday afternoon. Plans
for the bazaar to be held November
11 were made. Plans for the play
being sponsored by the group were
also discussed.
Fifty attended the meeting of the
Dorcas Circle at the home of Mrs.
Howard Wiles. Devotionals were led
by Mrs. Harry White. Mrs. C. C.
Wescott, following the missionary
study of the women of the Bible, told
the life of Hannah. A piano solo was
given by Mass Jacqueline Wetenr
kamp. Betty Ann Albert also played
piano selections. Mrs. Chester Wiles
gave a vocal solo. She was accom
panied by Mrs. Roy Cole. Assistant
hostesses were Mrs. C. C. Cotner,
Mrs. Harry White, Mrs. Agnes Moore,
and Miss Pauline Bonge.
Mrs. A. H. Bushnell was elected
social chairman of the Gleaners at
the circle meeting yesterday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Elmer
Sundstrom. Mrs. E. "W. Thimgan led
the devotionals. Mrs. M. S. Kerr ac
companied for the singing. Mrs. Val
Burnel, Mrs. Will Evers, and Mrs.
Edgar Newton were named on the
committee in charge of the supper
to be held November 11. Mrs. John
Turner and Mrs. Ralph "vVlles were
assistant hostesses.
DOING VERY WELL
The school friends of Catherine
Strickland will be pleased to learn
that she is doing very well at the St
Catherine's hospital at Omaha where
she was operated on for appendicitis.
It is hoped with the continued im
proving in her condition that she may
be able to return home in a very
short time.
RETURNS PROM SUMMER IN WEST
Mrs. Wilhelmine Nolting returned
this week lrom a three month vaca
tion in the western United States.
She spent two months at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. F. H. Heitz
hausen, at Billings, Montana. While
there, Mrs. Nolting was guest of
honor at a number of social events.
She also visited her sister at Olympia,
and at Seattle, Washington. It was
very cool in that section this sum
mer and Mrs. Nolting says that it
was necessary to have a fire in the
homes every morning. Among the in
teresting points seen on the trip, she
mentions Mt. Ranier and the Silver
Lakes.
Elect Officers
at Afternoon
P. E. 0. Session
Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Chosen as
President Nebraska City to Be
Hostess Next Year.
From Saturday's Daily:
Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Shubert
was elected president of the South
east Nebraska reciprocity of the P.
E. O. at the business session yester
day afternoon. Mrs. Clara Wescott of
Plattsmouth was namd vice presi
dent and Mrs. J. C. Thygeson of Ne
braska City, secretary-treasurer. Ne
braska City extended the invitation
for the meeting next year.
Mrs. Hazel Jimmerson, past pres
ident, acted as toastmaster following
the luncheon at noon. Responses
were given by Mrs. Isabelle Nelson
of Hastings, state president; Mrs.
Ada Meade of Omaha, state vice pres
ident; Mrs. Dorothy Johnson of Shu
bert, past vice president of the re
ciprocity; Mrs. Clara Wescott, past
secretary-treasurer of the recipro
city; and the presidents of each of
the eight P. E. O. chapters represent
ed. Past state presidents who met
with the groups were Mrs. Ruth Ken
nedy of Brownville, and Mrs. Ona
Baird of Plattsmouth. Mrs. E. H.
Wescott led the songs at the tables.
Following the business session the
women danced the Virginia reel in
keeping with the old - fashioned
theme. The music was played on the
organ.
PARTY FOR SCHOOL
From Saturday's Daily:
Mrs. Howard "Wiles entertained the
pupils of the Jean school, district 3,
at a Hallowe'en and birthday party
yesterday afternoon from three to
five o'clock. The party honored the
teacher, Mrs. Chester Wiles. Hal
lowe'en decorations were used. The
shades were drawn and the room
lighted with candles. Mrs. Wiles,
teacher of the school, led the games
during the afternoon. As the chil
dren sang "Happy Birthday" Emer
son Wiles presented a large birth
day cake with candles to Mrs. Wiles.
Assistant hostesses were Mrs. Ar
thur Wetenkamp and Mrs. Herman
Meisinger.
OLD TIMER HERE
Thomas Woodson, of Des Moines,
who was born and reared to man
hood in this ciUy, arrived Thursday
for a visit here with the old time
friends in the community. Mr. Wood
son will be remembered by the old
time residents of the city, he being a
son of the late Mr. and Mrs. James
Woodson, who for many years oper
ated a hotel, ','The Cottage House,"
on the site of the building now oc
cupied by the Clover Farm store and
the Ritz theatre.
Mr. Woodson left here in 1909 and
has since that time made his home
in Des Moines for the greater part
of the time.
SUFFERS INJURED HAND
Lester Thimgan is wearing his left
hand in a sling as the result of an
accident which occurred at the home
this week. He was engaged in cut
ting up some boards when a rusty
nail penetrated the wrist and was
driven into the bone. The injured
member was dressed and the patient
given treatment to prevent any ser
ious effects from the accident. He-is
now getting along very well but un
able to use the arm.
Platters Lose
to College View
Friday, 12 to 6
Purple College View Scores in Second
Period and Platters Stage Fine
Last Half Rally.
The Flatters, undefeateG so far this
season, hit their first defeat. Friday
afternoon when they faltered in the
second period of their game with
the College View team, to drop the
contest 12 to C.
The locals in the latter part of
the game showed real fire and fight
ing spirit that had been lacking in
the opening.
With the first period scoreless.
Marrow of College View set the pins
for the touchdown of the purples in
the second when he returned a Plat
ter punt to their thirty-one yard line,
from where Mo'rey and Budousek in
the next two plays advanced to the
Plattsmouth IS. A lateral from Mar
row to Badousek on the 15 yard
marker sent the carrier around the
end for the touchdown. Gayer block
ed Eadousek's kick for the extra
point.
Henderson of College View recov
ered two Platter fumbles to make the
start toward the blue arid w hite goal.
Hadousek, who had been the spear
head of the attack, again lugged the
ball twenty-two yards to the Platts
mouth six yard marker. In three
plays Morey took the ball to the
Platter one yard stripe and carried
it over for the touchdown. The pass
for the extra point was incomplete.
In the final period of the game
the Platter offensive clicked and Bill
Carey in two plays ran the ball 2fc
yards to place the pigskin on the
College View 22 yard marker. A pass,
Forbes to Earl Taylor, put the ball
on the 11 yard line, from where Joy
Miller carried it to the one yard
stripe. Carey went off tackle for the
touchdown but his placekick for the
extra point was blocked.
The natters started an aerial at
tack but which was smothered in the
last moments of the game when
Morey intercepted a pass to give Col
lge View possession of the ball.
In the local line play Taylor, Gay
er and Wayne Falk showed well and
Carey, Forbes and Miller in the hack
field and ball carrying.
J. R. JONES ILL
J. R. Jones, custodian at the Co
lumbian school, has for the past two
days been confined to his home as
the result of illness. He was taken
sick while en route to his home and
it was necessary to secure assistance
in getting him home. He was found
by Charles Edniindson and who with
neighbors were able to get him to
his residence. He has been under
medical care since. Latest reports are
that he is doing as well as possible
under the circumstances.
AN APPRECIATION
To the good friends and neighbors
we are taking this means of express
ing our deepest appreciation of their
acts of kindness and sympathy in
our bereavement in the loss of our
husband, father, son and brother. We
wish also to thank those taking part
in the funeral services and for the
beautiful flowers. Mrs. L. L. Vro
man and Family; L. E. Vronian and
Family.
VISITING WITH OLD ITJENDS
C. S. Johnson,, for many years
yardmaster of the Burlington in this
city, is here to attend to some busi
ness matters and expects to remain
in this part of Nebraska for the next
two weeks. Mr. Johnson is now liv
ing in Jacksonville, Florida, and
where he will remain for the winter,
returning there from this city.
RETURN FROM CHICAGO
Mr. and Mrs. John Sattler. Jr., re
turned Wednesday evening from Chi
cago where they have spent the last
few days visiting at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Harlcy Becker. Mr. and
Mrs. Sattler motored to Minneapolis
last week for the Nebraska-Minnesota
football game and then drove on to
Chicago for a short visit.