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Nefcr. Cfa'.c ITfct-jrical Society onm Vol. No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 18, 1933. NO. fl 7 I Mother-Daughter Banquet at 8-Mile Grove Church Large Group of Mothers and Daugh ters Enjoy Splendid Time in Delightful Evening. A very charming Mother-Daughter banquet was held Tuesday eve ning in the church parlors of Eight Mile Grove Lutheran church at which time the daughters honored their mothers. The church parlors were beauti fully decorated in the shades of yel low and with the snowy white tables aith the yellow caudles and glisten ing silver made a very pretty pic ture. The committee in charge of this banquet were Miss Katherine Hild, Miss Catherine Meisinger, Mrs. Elvin Davis, Mrs. Roy Engelkemier and Mrs Verner Hild. They were as sisted in preparing the food by Mrs. Merrill Meisinger, Mrs. John Hild, Mrs. Clarence Meisinger and Mrg. Lentz. The banquet was served by a group of young ladies they being Misses Ruth, Irene and Marie Alexen, Helen Puis, Freda Fornoff, Shirley Ann Meisinger, Marilyn Hennings, Ruth, Betty, Norma and Kathleen Schafer. j Upon entering the church parlors each lady was presented with a yel low rose. Miss Florene Schafer served as toastmistress in her always gracious manner. Mrs. J. R. Reeder of Platts niouth acted as song leader and Marie Lentz served as accompanist at the piano. The menu of the banquet was: Fruit Cocktail 1 Chicken Salad - Potato Chips Sliced Tomatoes Pickles Tarker House Rolls Jelly Orange Sherbet - Wafers Coffee The following program was given: Song By Daughters Grace By AM Welcome Miss Katherine Meisinger Response Mrs. Henry Albert Song Schafer Sisters Piano Solo Betty Ann Albert Playlett Three Daughters Address Mrs. Alta Swanson Song "God Be With You Till We Meet Again" Tne honor of being the oldest grandmother present went to Mrs. August Engeikemier, Sr. The young est grandmother, Mrs. Henry Albert. The great grandmother, Mrs. F. J. Hennings. Grandmother of most grandchildren. Mrs. P. A. Hild. Mother of most children, Mrs. 'John Alexen. Oldest mother, Mrs. August Engtlkemier, Sr. Youngest mothers, Mrs. Arnold Meisinger and Mrs. Earl Albert. There were about ninety mothers and daughters present to enjoy this pleasant evening and the committee in charge and their helpers deserve to be commended upon their ability to arrange and serve such a delight ful banquet. DEDICATE PLAQUE From Monday's Dally At St. Luke's church yesterday oc curred the dedication of a very love ly plaque placed there in memory of the late Mrs. V. V. Leonard by her children. Father Raymond Redden baugh of St. Martins, Omaha offi ciated. Members of the family here in at tendance at the dedication were Mrs. Edward Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Theo dore Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Leonard, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Worley, of Lincoln, guests of Miss Verna Leonard for the day. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES From Tuesday's D&nr This afternoon County Treasurer John E. Turner, Register of Deeds Ray F. Becker. Clerk of the District Court C. E. Ledgway and Attorney r. A. Capwell were at Elmwood. They attended the funeral services for Richard Deles Dernier, an old resi dent of that section of Cass county and a lifelong friend of Messers Tur ner and Capwell, who are former residents of Elmwood. Royal Dance Sat Nite. Taul Sing Electric guitar orchestra. At the Legion Ballroom, 25c. VISIT WEEPING WATER LODGE Monday evening a group of the Plattsmcuth Masons were at Weep ing Water to attend a meeting of Euclid lodge Xo. 97, A. F. & A. M. and the fine banquet that had been arranged as a part of the program. Among those from here to make the trip were W. A. Robertson, past grand master of Nebraska, W. F. Evers. H. A. Schneider, County Treas urer John E. Turner, Raymond Hild, Frank A. Cloidt, Carl J. Schneider, R. C. Cook, Wayne A. Bennett. War ren Scharfenberg, and Mr. Calhoun. To Appeal Farm Bureau Ruling to District Court Appeal Eoiici Filed With Notice of George S. Ray That Action to Be Taken Up. Notice of appeal has been filed in the office of County Clerk George R. Sayes against the action of the board of county commissioners on May 4. 1939 rescinding their ruling of Jan uary 10, 1939, when they denied the application of the Cass County Farm Bureau for their allowance which has been appropriated in the" past for the maintenance of the bureau. The notice of appeal was filed by Attorney D. O. Dwver for Georee S. Ray, taxpayer, and the bond for the appeal signed by Mr. Ray, Frank A. Parkening and Searl S. Davis. The case is one to test the validity of the result of the election on November 6, 193S when the vote was taken on the matter of the 2,S00 aprropriation for the Farm Bureau. One opinion which was given and acted on by the board in January was that the appropriation failed to re ceive a majority of the total vote cast although receiving a plurality. Later opinions was that the appro priation should continue in force be cause the proposition to strike out the appropriation did not receive a plurality of the vote. Under the later ruling the county board rescind ed their first action and granted the payment of the claim for the month of February. VISIT WEEPING WATER ihe Plattsmouth American Legion Drum and Bugle corps were at Weep ing Water Tuesday where they as sisted in the May day exercises of the ;ity schools. The local corps, one of the best in the state, took part in the pageant of the occasion and also presented a fine drill that was given a fine ovation by the Weeping Water people. The Plattsmouth high school base ball team also had a part in the pro gram or the day by defeating tne Weeping Water high school by the score of 5 to 1 in a good fast game. Excellent work was shown by Stuart Sedlak and Robert Hayes on the mound and who were able to hold the Weeping Water team at the critical stages of the game. SCORE WELL IN TRACK MEET The Plattsmouth high school Junior high track team scored well at Glenwood on Saturday and the following members of the team were given placements in the various events: A indicates Freshmen; B 125 pounds up; C 100 pounds and up. Broad jump. A, Larson, 1st; White, A 4th. 50 yard dash, A, Favors 1st. 50-yard dash, C, McMaken, 3rd. 100 yard dash. A, Favors, 1st. 100 yard dash, B, Larson, 4th. 100 yard dash, C, McMaken, 2nd. 220 yard dash, A. Favors, 1st. 220 yard dash. C, McMaken, 2nd. 220 yard relay, 2nd. B. White, Larson, McMaken, Harold. 440 yard dash, A, 2nd. Favors. 44 0 yard relay, A. 2nd, Favors, Larson. White Harold. Football throw. A, 1st, Favors. High jump, 3rd, McMaken., Pole vault, Larson, 3rd, class B. VISIT, AT CRETE Miss Sylvia Korbel, teacher of the kindergarten at the Central and Co lumbian buildings, accompanied by Miss Shirley Seiver, was a week-end visitor in Crete, Nebraska- at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Korbel, Miss Korbel being pres ent to help observe Mother's day. Job's Daughters Observe Mother Daughter Meet'g Dinner at Masonic Temple Served to Group and Fine Program Honor ing Mothers cf Members. From Wednesday's laily Bethel No. 24 of the Plattsmouth Job's Daughters observed their an nual Mother-Daughter banquet last evening at the Masonic hall with a large number of the young ladies and their mothers in attendance. The hall was elaborately arranged with the spring season's flowers that add ed a pleasing touch to the scene. The banquet dinner, served at 6:30 was in charge of the Naomi circle of the Methodist church of which Mrs. D. M. Babbitt is chairman. She was assisted by the other members of the circle. Following the banquet dinner, th organization held its business meet ing which was presided over by the honored queen. Miss Wilma Fred erich. One new member, Miss Betty Mae Hutchinson, was initiated into the present group. Miss Shirley Seiver, daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. Don Seiver, was chosen to represent this bethel at the grand council which is to be held at Fre mont in the near future. From the different bethel representatives that ire present a state queen will be chosen and an honorary senior and junior princess will also be selected. Following the business meeting the members all enjoyed a program given by a number of the young ladies and mothers present. Mrs. Harry Nielsen and daughter. Miss Maxine Nielsen sang a duet, "Dear Little Mother of Mine," Mrs. Roy Knorr serving as ;heir accom panist. Miss Shirley Seiver rendered a beautiful solo, "If Mothers Could Live on Forever," her accompanist being Miss Kathryn Kimsey. The Job's Daughter choir rendered a number, "Happy Mother's Day" as a fitting tribute to their mothers. Bouquets of flowers were also pre sented to each member's mother as Mother's Day greetings. JOHN JACOBS RETURNS From Wednesday's Daily John Jacobs returned this morning from a ten day sojourn at the Anton Kani hospital at Omaha where he has been recovering from an appendec tomy performed a week ago Sunday. The many friends of this popular young high school student are de lighted to see im back home and trust that in a short time he may be able to resume his usual activities. Happy to get home the only regret of John was his inability to join the sneak day of the senior class of which he is a member. SUIT TO QUIET TITLE From Wednesday's Daily In the district court today an ac tion entitled George V. Erickson and Mary Larsen Marshall vs. The Amer ican Security Co., of New York, was Hied in the office of the clerk of the district court. The action is one to auiet title to real estate. H. V. No land of Ashland appears as the at torney for the plaintiffs. HERE FROM CALIFORNIA Robert W. Hirz, of Burbank, Cali fornia, arrived Sunday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Hirz and the other relatives and eld time school friends and asso ciates. He i3 looking fine and has been very successful in his woik on the west coast. HERE FROM SOUTH BEND From 'Wednesday's ralij M. E. Bushnell, assessor, of South Bend precinct, with his son, Clark and Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zaar, of South Bend were here today. Mr. Bushnell made his return for the 1939 assessment while here. VISIT WITH DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Wiles were at Lincoln Sunday to attend the Father Mother dinner given at the Pi Beta Phi sorority at their house. They were the guests of their daughter. Miss Mary Kay Wiles. VISITS HERE SUNDAY . A very pleasant family party was held Sunday at the home of Mr. ond Mrs. Henry Kaufmann, Mike 'Varga, Sr., of Havelock, father ot .'rs. Kaufmann and Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Vallery, the latter a sister cf Mrs. Kaufmann, comprising the party. With the Havelock visitors was Miss Geraldine Eloom, of Chi cago, a niece of Mrs. Kaufmann and whom she had not seen for sixteen years. Sunday evening Mr. Warga and his granddaughter departed for Chicago where Mr. Warga will visit for a short time. Young People Make Announce ment of Marriage Miss Rosemary B. Cloidt and Mr. Al bert Ulrich Wedded Last August Church Wedding Saturday The marriage of Miss Rosemary B. Cloidt. one of the popular teach ers in the Cass county schools and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Cloidt, to Mr. Albert Ulrich, son of Mrs. Evald Ulrich and a well known young farmer of this community, was re vealed Sunday to the members cf the families of the young people. The civil marriage of the young people took place on August 27, 1938, at Council Bluffs, the wedding being celebrated on the birthday anniver sary of the bride. Saturday at Lincoln the young peo ple were married in the religious ceremony at the St. Mary's cathedral, the nuptial ceremony being perform ed by the Rt. Rev. Monsignor C. J. Riordan, pastor of the church. The wedding announcement came is a surprise to the tost of friends in this city and vicinity and was made as the close of the school year of the bride arrived, ihe having been engaged in teaching the past term near this city. The bride is one of the most popular of the members of the young er social set tnd was born and grew Up in this community. She is a graduate of the class of 1936 of the Plattsmouth high school and later attended the Peru State Teacher's college and has since been engaged in teaching in the schools of the coun ty. The eroom has been numbered among the industrious young farmers of this section of Cass county and is held in the highest regard by a large circle of friends for his fine char acter and personality. The young people are to make their home on the farm west of this city in the future and will start house keeping at once. UNDERGOES OPERATION Byron Golding, who has been at the Lincoln General hospital for the past two weeks, is reported as still being quite ill and was operated on at the hospital on Monday in the hope of giving him some measure of relief from his long period of ill health. Mr. Golding has for the past two years been under treatment the greater part of the time as the result of a heart weakness and has been hospitalized several times. VISITS AT LINCOLN Mr3. Ernest C. Giles was a visitor in Lincoln over Mother's day as a guest of her daughter. Miss Lois, at a Mother's day tea given by the Palladian Literary society at the temple building at the University of Nebraska. TO VISIT AILING BROTHER Mrs. Glen Vallery departed Satur day evening for Bellingham, Wash ington where she was called to be with her brother, A. J. Shepherdson who is critically ill. She will spend some time on the west coast before returning to her home in Platts mouth. HERE FOR MOTHER'S DAY Mrs. Carl Mathlesen of Sioux City, Iowa, and Mrs. John FiUpatrick and daughter, Lois, of Union, where here Sunday to spend the day with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Rice, Sr. Mrs. John Rauth Vice President of Lincoln D.C.C.W. Mrs. E, J. Brady of McCook Selected as President of Catholic Group; Approve National Defensfe Mrs. E. J. Brady, of McCook, was re-elected as president of the Lincoln D. C. C. W. at their sessions at Lin coln and Mrs. John C. Rauth, of Mauley, one of the active leaders in the diocese, was selected as the first vice-president of the group, and Miss Irene Cullen, fourth vice-president. Re-elected were: Second vice-president, Mrs. P. J. Meehan, Lincoln; third vice-president, Mrs. T. C. Walsh, Douglas; secretary, Mrs. A. S. Dole. Wahoo; treasurer. Miss Rose Neville, York; auditor, Miss May Hy land, Lincoln. Delegates to national convention, Mrs. Brady and Miss Cullen; alternates, Mrs. Meehan and Mrs. Dolezal. Resolutions were adopted Wednes day afternoon at the convention of the D.C.C. W. opposing any change in the present policy of national neu trality but approving a program of adequate defense; opposing the "equal rights amendment," condemn ing the display, distribution and sale of obscene, indecent and filthy literature and all articles or devices for preventing conception or pro ducing abortion and opposing block booking. A resolution expressed sorrow on the death of Pope Pius XI, pledged filial love and obedience to Pius XII, extended gratitude to Most Rev. Louis B. Kucera for his inspiring leader ship, and to the other members of the clergy and the sisters; commended the Register, the diocesan paper, re dedicated themselves to the work of Catholic action and to combat com-! munism. They endorsed the Cath olic youth in action" movement now under way in the diocese. They also thanked the Lincoln papers for space given. Mrs. John C. Rauth of Manley was chairman of the committee; which also consisted of Mrs. F. I. Rea. Plattsmouth, Mrs. W. V. Gauvreau, Hastings; Mrs. F. Uerling of Indian- ola and Miss Alice Ziska. SCHOOLS HOLD PICNICS With the closing of the school year at hand, a large number of the rural schools of Cass county as well as city schools have observed their annual custom, that of school picnics and parties. The Eight Mile Grove shool, Dis trict 25, of which Mrs. Nellie Carlson is teacher, held a picnic party on the 3chool grounds Sunday afternoon. May 14. A very large group of the school patrons, friends, and school children were present to enjoy the day in playing games and visiting. All came with well-laden baskets and the dinner, at the noon hour, was served in cafeteria style. At a late hour all departed for their homes fol lowing a day of entertainment. District 38, at Nehawka, Miss Bea trict Beverage, teacher, held their annual outing on Friday, May 12 at the school grounds, which was recently beautified by the planting of a number of shrubs and floral plants. The luncheon was served in the cafeteria style, a large number being present to participate in the event. District 28, commonly known as the Stull school, met at the Thomas Grosshans pasture Sunday, May 14 for their picnic. The picnic was cleverly arranged by the teacher. Miss Lucille Meisinger, she being assisted by a number of the school patrons and parents of the children. The school was afforded a real treat when Michael Vetesnik donated a large amount of weiners to be in cluded with the numerous baskets that contained a large variety of food. Many of the school " friends were in attendance. SUFFERS FROM ILLNESS F. T. Wilson, well known Murray resident, is reported as being quite ill at his home as the result of an attack of pleurisy and which threat ened to develop Into pneumonia. He is doing very well now alt ho still is far from well. SENIORS HOLD "KHT DAY The seniors of 1939 Monday staged "Kid" day as a part of the last care free days before they receive their diplomas and cease to be a part cf high school life. The various types of garb worn by the young people to school was varied and tended to the comics. A number of the boys of the school appeared in the garb of their girl classmates and in varied decorative features. Many of the costumes showed a great deal of orig inality in design. Young People Wedded in Quiet Home Ceremony Miss Ruth Robbins of Syracuse and Mr. Morgan Meisinger pf This City Married Sunday. The home of Mr. and Mrs. John Meisinger, Jr.. of this city, was the scene of a very charming wedding Sunday afternoon ' w hen their son Morgan Meisinger and Miss Ruth Robbins, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pedley of Syracuse, were united in marriage. The home was very prettily ar ranged with decorations of the bridal wreath to add a very pleas ing touch to the scene. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, read the marriage lines in a very impressive manner. The ceremony was witnessed by the immediate families of the young people and the attendants were Mrs. Percy Bailey, sister of the groom and Gerald Cady, a brother-in-law of Mr. Meisinger. Following the wedding ceremony refreshments were served by Mrs, John Meisinger. mother of the groom. The bride is one of the popular young women of the Syracuse com munity where she has grown to wom anhood and received her education in the schools of that place. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger and was born and has always lived in this com munity where he has a host of friends and who will learn with great pleas ure of the happiness that has come to him. Mr. Meisinger is now in the employ of the Carl Oschlager grocery of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger are to make their home in this city. RETURNING TO U. S. Joseph F. Hadraba, well known druggist, has received cards from his 3on, Ted Hadraba and wife that they are now in France and expect to start for home on the "Roosevelt" on Sat urday from LaHavre. They had a very pleasant motor trip from Prague, where Mr. Hadraba has for the past few years been a member of the American legation staff, a represen tative of the U. S. department of commerce. With the change in the affairs of Czechoslovakia and its an nexation by Germany, the United States has transferred the larger part of the legation staff and records to other points. Mr. and Mrs. Hadraba visited in Belgium and also in Hol land -cfore motoring on to Paris and thence home. On reaching the Unit Ed States Mr. Hadraba will report at Washiigton and later be able to come home for a visit. SUFFERS FROM NOSE BLEED Monday evening II. E. Becker, one of the prominent residents of the city, was taken with a severe attack of nose bleed. The hemorrhage was very severe and continued so that it was thought best to have the patient removed to the Clarkson hospital at Omaha to be cared for. Mrs. Becker was at Omaha today to be with the husband. SHOWS EXCELLENT PROGRESS The many friends of Mrs. O. C. Hudson, Jr., will be pleased to learn that she Is doing very well at the Anton Kani hospital at Omaha where she was operated on a few days ago. Dr. Hudson has been with the wife a great deal of the time since the oper ation and is well pleased with the excellent progress that she is making. Subscribe for the Journal. Death of Joseph Lidgett, Pioneer Union Resident Dies at Home at Union Monday After noon After an Illness cf Several Months. Joseph Henry Lidgett, 74, a resi dept of the Union community for many years, died on Monday after noon at his home where he has been ill for several years, a sufferer from cancer and in the last few days had suffered an attack of pneumonia. The deceased was born at Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, on Ie cember 3, 1864, and came to America md located In Chicago where he met Mrs. Lidgett, and they were united in marriage in 1914, coming to Union wme three years later. With the ex ception of a short time they have made their home in Cass county and near Union since that time. For the past several weeks Mr. Lld ?ett has not ben able to eat and had grown weaker as the days and weeks passed. With a fortitude whkh was almost unbelievable, he has pa tiently been kept to his home and bed, cared for by his faithful wife who herself was a nurse. A few weeks ago his son, Henry Lidgett. returned from California to assist In his care. Mr. Lidgett was pleased to go where there would be no pain, for here he has suffered very much. The funeral and burial will be held at the Union Methodist church Thursday afternoon of this week. conducted by Rev. McGaughey, pastor of the Methodist church. The community has lost a man who ever worked for the benefit of all whom he knew and one who was al ways glad to assist when it was with in his power. Mr! Lidgett leaves to monrn his departure, the wife, who has worked with him through the years, his son, Henry Lidgett, who has been in the west, but hastened home to assist in the care of the father; also three other sons by a former marriage; his brother. Jack Lidgett, of Union; a brother and a sister making their home In England. His many friends extend sympathy to the widow in this her hour of sorrow. Mr. Lidgett was a member of the Masonic order and Modern Woodman, holding membership in Chicago. BIND OVER CHICKEN SUSPECTS The preliminary hearing was held Tuesday in county court of Charles Wheeler and John Wels, who were arrested west of Murray several days ago by Sheriff Joe Mrasck and De puty Sheriff Emery Doody, charged with being implicated in several chicken stealing cases. The hearing took the greater part of the day and evidence was pro duced by County Attorney Walter H. Smith, testimony of several ot the residents of the territory where chickens had been stolen and who testified as to tire marks at their places similar to the tires on the car used by the defendants when they were captured, also as to footprints that compared with those of the de fendants. Several empty sacks which had been found in the car which had contained feathers were also produced in evidence. Several counts of the original com plaint had been dismissed and the court after hearing the evidence of fered bound over Charles Wheeler on two charges of chicken stealing, fie was also held under the habitual criminal act. Weiss was held on two harges of chicken stealing as well as a charge of resisting an of ficer in attempting to escape. Bond was fixed at $1,000 each and the two men failing to supply the bond were returned to the custody of Sheriff Mrasek. TO VISIT IN ILLINOIS Mrs. Virgil Perry is spending a short time in Illinois, visiting with her sister, Mrs. Lynn O. Minor and Mr. Minor at Kankakee, where Mr. Minor is confined to a hospital as the result of an accident and fall. Mrs. Perry also stopped at Rockford. Illi nois, to visit Rockford college of which she is a former student and where her niece, Eleanor Minor, is now completing her first year.