Qht. OF, VOL. NO. Lin PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, SEPT. 30, 1937. NO. G3 Sixth Annual Korn Karnival Draws to Close Very Successful Four Days of Enter tainment That Drew Large Crowds to City. After the last strains of the closing dance were sounded Saturday night at the Bekins building, the sixth an nual King Korn Karnival was closed and four days of entertainment and revelry was over for the year. The karnival this year was emin ently successful in the way of inter est and attendance and many new and pleasing features served to make it an event that all will pleasantly remember until the next year rolls around. The impressive coronation on the opening night as well as the fine l arades and musical attractions and especially the appearance of the Om aha Bohemia dancing club and turn ers and the drill team sponsored by the Louis B. Black post of the Vet erans of Foreign Wars here Saturday. In the week the Syracuse, Nebraska City junior. Farmers Union band of Louisville as well as the local band, were heard, and the fine drilled Amer ican Legion drum and bugle corps as sisted at each of the parades and add ed much to the completeness of the programs. Saturday Afternoon The program Saturday was dedi cated to the people of German descent who have formed a large part of the population of the community and have given bo much to the develop ment of the county and the city of Plattsmouth. Rev. G. A. Pahl, pastor of the St. Paul's Evangelical church, was the chairman of the program and opened the program with the address of wel-, come given in German. . Darwin Pitz, local young musician, gave a number of very much enjoyed accordian numbers as his part of the opening program. A very pleasing part of the pro gram was the transcribed German folk songs, solos, duets and instru mental selections from the leading German composers which was very kindly made possible by the Misses Gering. D. D. Wainscott, county extension apt nt, was present with several of the 4-II club members and gave an interesting demonstration of the work and in which the young people of Cass count' have ranked among the best in the state. The Rural School Parade One of the features of the entire four days was that of the rural school parade which was staged at 2:30 and was one of the best of Its kind that has been held in the many successful King Korn Karnivals. Miss Alpha C. Peterson, county superin tendent, was in charge of the parade and had a fine response from the teachers in this section of the coun ty with beautiful floats on which was found bright faced and happy fu ture young men and women of Cass county. The floats this year were excep tionally fine and in which the ob servance of the adoption of the con stitution, the Germanic traditions and the Nebraska crops were em phasized. The beautiful floats show ed much care and attention in their construction and all drew much ap plause from the spectators along the streets. The Farmers Union band of Louis ville headed the parade with fine swinging musical numbers that made a real hit and demonstrated the fine ability of this musical organization. The local band and drum corps added to the parade in musical offer ings and local and outside business houses were represented with trade floats in the second section. The exceptionally attractive "Framers of the Constitution" which had been arranged by Q. K. Parmele with the old time open carriage was very attractively arranged and in which rode the group representing the framers of the constitution, Mrs. Elmer Taylor, Mrs. Margaret McClan ahan. Miss Anna Heisel and Mrs. Charles Hula, also appeared in the parade. The floats were judged on four points, economy, beauty, originality (Continued on Page 2) SUES FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT Louis I. Pentzien of Omaha has filed an action against Everett Pick ens, doing business as the Pickens Quarry Co., for an alleged breach of contract. The plaintiff in seeking a judg ment of $188.83, alleges that the plaintiff, a member of the firm of Pentzien & McMaken of Omaha, and on March 2, 1936, a contract was entered in by the defendant to furnish ballast rock to the Council Bluffs Construction Co. v The plaintiff seeks to recover the amount as a commission at 55c a cubic yard on the stone. Farm Home is Destroyed by Fire Today Large Residence on Henry Horn Farm Burned Ed Ulrica Family Saves Most of Effects. From Wednesday's Dally The large residence on the Henry Horn farm eight miles west of this city was burned to the ground this morning as the result of a fire of undetermined origin. The fire broke out shortly after 9 o'clock. The alarm was given as soon as the blaze was discovered and neighbors at once rushed to the scene and with members of the Ed Ulrich family, ten ants on the farm were able to save a greater part of the household effects. Some of the household furnishings in upstair bedrooms were lost in the blaze that spread rapidly. The Louisville fire department .re sponded to the call and assisted in the saving of the outbuildings of the farm that were near the house and were threatened by the blaze. The loss B expected to le large as the house was only partially covered by insurance. DRILL TEAM HERE SATURDAY The visit of the Louis D. Black V. W. F. Girls' Drill Team to Platts mouth Saturday night brought to this city a score of well trained young ladies, whose execution of difficult drill formations demonstrat ed the long and painstaking work of their director, J. S. Ovington, who accompanied the group to this city. The girls were aided in their drill by the Farmers Union band, which played in quick cadence march time throughout the more than 30 min utes required to execute the drill, winding up with a few bars of "The Star Spangled Banner" as the girls t-tood at attention before the colors. Mr. Ovington was loud in praise of the assistance rendered by the band, which had had no prior notice or rehearsal. The group from Omaha arrived about 7:45 and after donning their uniforms at the Masonic lodge rooms. marched down Main street to with in a short distance of the platform, where they carried out their various formations. They have been trained as a part of the Omaha Recreational work pro gram, and were recently acclaimed the state champions in ladies' drill teams. There is a movement on foot to organize a similar team in Platts mouth as part of the WPA Recrea tional program here. Following their drill the girls at tended the dance in the Bekin build ing as invited guests, having a most enjoyable time, and it was near the midnight hour when the six cars left for home. Plattsmouth appreciates the cour tesy of Mr. Ovington in bringing the girls here and much favorable com ment was heard on their drill. JOHN STRAKA HONORED John Straka, radio service man at Finke's at Syracuse, a former Platts mouth young man, has been awarded a certificate by the officials and engi neers of the Supreme Instruments Corporation of Greenwood, Miss. Mr. Strake is one of three to re ceive this award in Nebraska. The certificate is issued to only those who have passed the strict eligibil ity rules. Mr. Strake is a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Straka of this city. Death of Paul Wohlfarth Mon day Evening Lifetime Resident of the City Passes Away After an Illness of Some Duration. Monday night at 7:45 at an Om aha hospital occurred the death of Paul H. Wohlfarth, 52. a lifetime resident of this city and one of the highly esteemed residents of the com munity. The death of Mr. Wohlfarth followed a period of several months of illness and in the past two weeks he has grown much worse, being oper ated on last Friday, but without suc cess. Paul H. Wohlfarth, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chris Wohlfarth, was born in Plattsmouth October 5, 1885, and has made this community his home in the succeeding years. Completing his school work Mr. Wohlfarth entered the employ of the Burlington railroad at their Platts mouth shops, as an apprentice and served there for many years as one of their skiHed mechanics and was foreman of the coach shop of the plant for several years. Mr. Wohlfarth was a man highly esteemed by all with whom he was associated and held the affection and respect of the men in the shops and among the friends who are legion in the city. He was married in this city on! October 3, 1916 to Miss Jessie Moore,! who with one son and one daughter, Kenneth and Marjorie, who are at ! home survive his passing. One child, dying in infancy, preceded him in death. Also surviving are two bro thers, Robert, of Oklahoma City; Carl of Lincoln; four sisters, Mrs. Frank Downey. Lincoln; Mrs. L. L. McCarty, Mrs. Robert Cappell, of this city and Mrs. William Bell of San Diego, Cali fornia. Mr. Wohlfarth was a kind and af fectionate husband and father and a loyal friend whose passing has brought a real sorrow to the com munity, stricken as he was at the meridian of life and while yet the future help much of happiness and opportunity for him. To the family the deepest sympathy of everyone will be extended. HAVE INTERESTING MEETING The Rotary club had an unusually interesting time Tuesday at their meeting when William Everman, for merly of the University of Nebraska, was here to give a demonstration of the wonders of liquid air. The ex periments that were demonstrated by the speaker was most Interesting and served as a revelation to all. Practical demonstrations of the use of liquid air was given by Mr. Ever man. A rubber ball was placed in the liquid air, frozen and when toss ed against a wall broke. Kerosene was frozen in the air and placed in a candlestick where it burned as a regular candle and a cloth that was placed in the air was rubbed and fell to pieces and other experiments show ed the wonders of this discovery that has been one of the outstanding in many years. Dick Hall and John Jacobs, the high school members of the club for September, gave their farewell talks on Rotary and their impressions in the time that they have been able to enjoy the associations of the club. Both boys gave very fine talks and which were most interesting to all of the club members. The meeting was in charge of superintendent L. S. Devoe. YOUNG PEOPLE WED Monday at the office of County Judge A. H. Duxbury occurred the marriage of Alfred W. Haldbrasch of Unadilla, Nebraska, and Miss Frances D. Durman, of Syracuse. The mar riage lines were read by Judge Dux bury and the ceremony witnessed by Lannie Morris of Johnson City, Ten nessee and Douglas Tilson of Mur ray. Miss Clara I. Manzer and Theodore W. Schofeld, both of Omaha, were married by Judge Duxbury on Sat urday. Edward Kendall and Miss Mildred Schlotfleld of Omaha were the witnesses. DEATH OF WILLIAM KIECK From "Wednesday's Daily William M. Kieck, C7. prominent resident of Springfield, Nebraska, died last night at the family home in that city after an illness of some dur ation. Mr. Kieck has suffered from a heart ailment and his condition has been grave since last winter. Mr. Kieck was one of the long time residents of Sarpy county, coming there in 1S94 from Omaha and estab lishing a general store at Springfield that he has continued to operate and in which he has been assisted in the last few years by his son Albert. He is survived by the widow and two sons. Dr. Ernest Kieck of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Albert Kieck of Springfield. Another son, the late Judge W. G. Kieck, preceded the fath er in death last March. County WCTU Holds Meeting Here Tuesday Interesting ProgTam Given at First Methodist Church Mrs. Bal four Elected President. Yesterday the Cass county W. C. T. U. convention was held at the Methodist church here. There was an attendance of about 40. The day was begun with devotlonals led by Mrs. Win. Baird. The address of wel come was given by Mrs. E. H. Wes cott and the response by Mrs. D. C. West of Nehawka. Then they had the reports of the officers and direc tors. Luncheon was served in the Methodist church. Rev. V. C. Wright led the devo tionals In the afternoon. Rev. Hunt of the Congregational church of Weeping Water spoke on "Meeting the Liquor Problem. Miss Augusta Robb of Union spoke on the work of the Red Cross. Mrs. L. S. Devoe gave a fine piano solo. Then Judge A. H. Duxbury gave a talk on "Propaganda of the Brewers." The county officers elected for the new year are: Mrs. Ivan Balfour, Union, president; Mrs. D. C. West, Nehawka, vice president; Mrs. George Mann. Plattsmouth, recording secre tary; Mrs. Irene McFall, Eagle, treas urere. The directors are: Christian citizenship, Mrs. E. II. Wescott, Plattsmouth; child welfare, Mrs. Tim blin, Alvo; flower mission, Mrs. J. D. Cross. Union; exhibts nad fairs, Mrs. William Robertson, Eagle; institutes, Mrs. Reber, Elmwood; international relations, Mrs. W. S. McGrew, Louis ville; medal contests, Mrs. Fairfield; motion pictures, Mrs. F. H. Gorder, Weeping Water; evangelistic, Mrs. Booher, Union; alcohol education, Mrs. R. B. Hayes. Plattsmouth. The day was closed with a report of the world conference by Mrs. Ivan Balfour. NOTICE, MOTOR CARRIERS All motor carriers for hire, subject to the provisions of the Motor Car riers Act (L. B. 178), who were in operation on August 16, 1937. the effective date of the act, must file their applications with the state rail way commission on or before Octo ber 15, 1937, otherwise they will lose all seniority rights. These rights are valuable. Pend ing the determination of their appli cations, they may operate lawfully. All motor carriers may operate law fully without a certificate or permit for a period of ninety days from the effective date of the act or until No vember 14, 1937. Those with such seniority rights may operate law fully after November 14, 1937, pro vided their applications are filed with the commission or or before October 15, 1937. All others without a cer tificate or permit must cease oper ations after November 14, 1937. Nebraska State Railway Commission. TO ATTEND GRAND LODGE William A. Robertson, grand mas ter of the A. F. & A. M. of Nebraska, departed Monday for St. Louis, Mis souri, where he will attend the ses sions of the grand lodge of the Mis souri Masons. Mr. Robertson will be one of the honored visitors at the Missouri lodge and carry the greetings of the Ne braska lodges. Funeral of William Tritsch Old Resident Services at the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran Church Is Very Largely Attended. i The funeral services ol tne late William Heinrich Tritsch were held on Tuesday afternoon at the Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church, where a large group of the old friends and neighbors gathered to pay their last tributes to the memory of the old friend who had been so suddenly taken from the community. Rev. A. Lentz, pastor of the church, took as his text for the ser mon the beauty of the twenty-third Psalm and the fourth Psalm. Frank A. Cloidt gave two vocal numbers, "Going Down the Valley One by One" and "Rock of Ages," while the choir of the church sang " 'Till We Meet Again." Rev. Lentz gave a short biography and tribute to the memory of the de- ! parted : "William Heinrich Tritsch. son of jj. Phillip Tritsch and his wife, Marie jMargaretta nee Starkjohn, was born January 13, 1S7 9 at the farm home jnear Plattsmouth. In early infancy he was baptised into the Christian covenant. j "On the 9th of March 1922 he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Meisinger. Their union was blessed! with one daughter, Wilma Mae. j "He attained the age of fifty-eight years, eight months and twelve days, and he leaves to mourn his departure his wife, daughter, one sister, Mrs. Frank Parkening, one brother, Ed H. Tritsch, and one half brother: Phillip Tritsch, of Sidney, Iowa, a large group of nieces and nephews and a host of frjends., . "He was one of the still ones in the land; but a diligent worker; a careful manager; a good farmer; a kind husband; a loving father a loyal brother, a faithful and helpful neighbor a generous contributor in the church. May the Lord in his love and mercy take him into the eternal home and bless him forever and err. iue tiC.ua, usuu upon him. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery and the pall bearers were Otto Petereit, Walter Weiss. Fred Guenther., John Halmes, Fritz Sie moneit and Ed Baumgart. DEATH OF PETER VALLERY Peter Vallery, a member of one of the pioneer families of Cass county, who left here in 1S7G in the Black Hills gold rush, died last Wednesday at Nisland, South Dakota, where he has made his home for many years. Mr. Vallery was widely known among j the residents of South Dakota as a miner in the early days and one who had helped develop the country from a wild west outpost to the fine city of Deadwood. Mr. Vallery was a brother of T. W. and Henry Vallery of this city and of Mrs. Anna Wright, Nisland. He is also survived by his widow, one son, Phillip; two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Young, Seattle, Washington, and Mrs. Dorothy Makin, Milwaukee, Oregon, as well as two stepsons, Paul Ames, Buffalo, South Dakota, and Thornton Ames, Ralph, South Dakota. METHODIST ANNIVERSARY The first of the services commemor ating the founding of the first Meth odist church in Plattsmouth, 80 years ago, will occur Sunday morn ing, October 3rd at the church and Sunday school hour. The rally day program by the de partments of the Sunday school be gins at 10 a. m. This will be followed by a history of the activities of the Methodist Sunday school. This portion will be in charge of the past and present superintendent, J. Howard Davis. C. C. Wescott is chairman of this por tion of the program. Every man, woman or child who has ever attended the Methodist Sun day school is especially invited. There will be a display of Sunday school and church records in the church parlors. Phone news items to no, C. MAKES A FINE RECORD With the large attendance that has marked the four days of the King Korn Karnival, there was a very fine record established in the matter of safety and lack of disorder. The traffic was very heavy and especially on Sixth street and it is a fine showing for the police in their handling of traffic and to the car drivers in avoiding collisions and ac cidents that might easily have oc curred. The large crowds were well or dered and while all had a good time it was gratifying that the best of order was preserved. Greenwood Pioneer Passes 80th Birthday Anniversary of John M. Mefford Is Made the Occasion of a Family Gathering. In Lee county, Iowa, September 27, James P. and Eliza J. Mefford, the j first child of their family. While! the Civil war was raging over thej nation the family migrated from their Iowa home westward to the ter-j ritory of Nebraska, then just being opened for settlement. They crossed j the Missouri river at Plattsmouth and! later moved to the vicinity of Green-j wood, building a house two and a j half miles from the frontier settle-. ment. Mr. Mefford when nineteen years of age in 187 6 planted two walnut trees at the home and which have grown to great size and have afford-j ed him much pleasure in their shade in the summer. Mr. Mefford has been an active figure in Greenwood for many years i and has been active in anything that was good for the community. He was assessor of Salt Creek precinct for twenty years and finally retired from ' . the position to the regret of the citi zens of the community. For the past ten years there has been a gathering of the Mefford fam- lily held and this year it was held on September 27th at the home of Henry and Ellen Kirk in Greenwood. Those who attended the event were John M. Mefford, Grant Mefford, S. E. Mefford and son. Lynn, Lela Rung and sons, Farrell and Dale, of Ash land, Clark Hansen of Lincoln, Mrs. Lillie S. Kelly and son, Ellsworth, of Walnut, Illinois, Harley Kirk, Weep ing Water, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Kirk and family, Mrs. Mary Hunter and children of Greenwcod. On the departure of the guests they joined in wishing the honoree many more pleasant anniversaries. DRIVERS LICENSE EXAMINATION The following is a schedule which will be followed in examining drivers ... for licenses during the month of Octo ber in Cass count-. The examinations will be under the direct supervision of J. L. Stamp, Plattsmouth. There will be an examining station at Murdock each Monday during the J month of October. The examining sta tion will be located in the Farmers and Merchants Credit Cooperative As sociation building. There will be an examining station at Weeping Water on Tuesday and Wednesday of each week during the month of October. The examining station will be located in the City Hall. The examining station at Platts mouth will be closed on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday of each week during the month of October. It will be possible for applicants to take their examination at Murdock and Weeping Water on the specified days, however, it will be necessary thatj they mail their application and re mittance to the county treasurer at Plattsmouth with a stamped envelope for the return of the license. This will make it possible for them to take their examination and get their license without making a trip to Plattsmouth. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hennnings and son Harlan and Mrs. Helen Mel- J singer spent the week end with rela tives and friends at Norfolk, Nebraska. Awards Given at Flower Show are Announced Large Number of Entries in One of the Most Successful Shows Held in City. At the flower show 117 pe rsons en tered 294 entries in 101 classes. Those winning prizes are: Mrs. C. Martin, 3 third prizes; C. Martin, 2 firsts; Mrs. P. P. Meisinger, 2 firsts; Julius Pitz, 5 firsts, 4 seconds. 1 third; PauMne Pitz, 1 first, 2 sec onds, 1 third; Margaret Pitz, 1 first, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs. G. A. Pahl. 5 firsts. 2 seconds, 2 thirds; Mrs. Luke Wiles, 4 seconds, 1 third; Frank Karvanek, 4 firsts, 1 third; Mrs. F. McFarland, 1 first, 3 seconds, 1 third; Chas. Schimmerhorn, 1 first, 3 seconds, 1 third; Clara Wescott, 1 first, 2 seconds, 2 thirds; Mrs. Mart Buttery, 1 first; Julia Svcboda, 2 firsts, 3 seconds, 3 thirds; Helen Kunter, 2 seconds, 1 third; Mrs. J. W. Crabil, 3 firsts. 1 third; Mis. Kittie Roberts, 1 third; Mrs. Glen Vallery, third; Mrs. Frank Chovanec, 2 firsts, 1 second; Mrs. Elizabeth Haiser, 2 firsts, 1 third; Sophia Krae ger, 9 firsts, 3 seconds, 3 thirds; Elizabeth Kraeger, 2 firsts, 2 seconds; Mrs. E. Ptak, 1 third; Mrs. A. Sme tana, 4 firsts, 1 third; Mrs. David Pickrel, 2 firsts; Mrs. Henry Born. 1 second; Billy Hula, 1 first, 1 second; Margaret Fricke, 1 first. 1 second; Miriam Fricke, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs. W. C. Tippens, 1 first; Mrs. P. Heinernan, 2 seconds, 1 third; Min nie Kraeger, 1 first; Luke Wiles, 1 first; Mrs. Otto Keck, 1 first; Louise Bauer. 2 firsts. 1 third: Mrs. J. C. Woegtf 1 frst. Ruth Woegt 1 first; Mib. Wm. Seybert, 1 first; George Kaffenberger, 3 firsts; Elizabeth Ann Wiles, 1 third: Mrs. -A. Roessler, 1 (third; Mrs. George Mann, 1 first; Betty Barkus, 1 second, 1 third; Mrs. A. L. Tidd, 1 first; Mike Vetersnik, firsts: L. W. Eeenbertrer. 1 first: ;T w ri i . t i L. B. Egenberger, 1 first; Leona Schmicltmann, 1 second; Anna Pale- cek, 1 first, 1 second; Episcopal church, 2 seconds; Holy Rosary church, 1 first; Mrs. Wm. Baird, 1 third; Mrs. Vitousek, 1 first, 1 sec ond; Mrs. L. A. Meisinger, 1 second; Mrs." John Kraeger, 1 first; Mr. Vit ousek, 1 third; Mrs. Oscar Gapen, 2 seconds; Mrs. F. Cloidt, 1 first; O. Gapen, 1 third; Mrs. Ray Patten, 1 first; Mrs. Fred Spangler, 1 second; Mrs. L. O. Minor, 2 firsts, 1 second, 1 third; L. O. Minor, 1 first; Mrs. H. Goos, 1 second; Henry Ragoss, 1 second. 1 third; Mrs. Howard Davis, 1 second; Orville Ragoss, 1 second; Merle Ragoss, 4 firsts, 1 third; Thel ma Kruger, 1 third; Leslie Niel, Jr., 1 first; Mrs. P. McFetridge, 1 first; Joe McMakc;n, Jr., 2 seconds; Sharon Hill, 1 third; Richard Duxbury, 1 third; A. H. Duxbury. 1 first, 2 thirds; W. C. T. U., 1 third; Ameri can Lpcion Aiixiliarv. 1 sprnnri- Mrs j T . , ! Jennie Whalen. 2 firsts. 2 seconds: Delphian class, 2 seconds; D. A. R.f 1 first; P. E. O., 1 first; Anna Har ris, 3 firsts; Margaret Heinernan, 1 first; Marjorie Devoe, 1 first; Clem entine Wooster. 2 firsts: Sopnnirhspn : Ct , , ... Store, 1 second; Alice Wevrich. 1 second; Mr3. R. L. Burge, 1 first; Order of Rebekahs. 1 first; Mrs. U. Schwenr.eker, 2 seconds; J. Tritsch, 1 first; St. Paul's Evangelical church, 1 first; St. John's Catholic. 1 second; Christian church, 1 third; M. E. church, 1 first; Presbyterian church, 2 seconds. FUNERAL OF CHILD The funeral services of little Har lan Grauf was held Monday after noon at the Sattler funeral home and attended by a large number of the friends and neighbors. Rev. J. W. Taenzler, pastor of the First Christian church conducted the services. His message carried the comforting thought of the little one returned to rest in the bosom of the Maker. Two numbers, "Safe in the Arms of Jesus" and "Sometime We'll Un derstand," were given by Mrs. Hal Garnett and Frank A. Cloidt, Mrs. O. C. Hudson being the accompanist. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery. Persistency Is wTiat sets re sults in advertising.