The Plattsmouth journal. (Plattsmouth, Nebraska) 1901-current, June 19, 1939, Image 1
Nebr. Stats Historical Society Wbe, VoL No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JUNE 19, 1939. NO. 39 Impr essive Wedding Held Last Evening Miss Esther Elizabeth Tritsch and Oliver William Meisinger Mar ried at Presbyterian Church Trm Thursday's Dally A very beautiful and impressive candle-light wedding took place at the Presbyterian church last eve ning at 7:30 o'clock, when Miss Esther Tritsch. only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Tritsch, became the bride of Mr. Oliver William Mei slnger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louib A. Mtisinger, before a church Clled with friends of these two well known and popular young people. Rev. II. G. McClusky, pastor of the church, read the marriage lines, using the Van Dyke ring ceremony. The ceremony took place before the church chancel, which had. been very beautifully arranged with num-j ?roi:s floral baskets filled with lavish bouquets of white lilies, pink roses, and delphineums, interspersed with smilax and baby breath. The illum inated chancel cross rested at tho Cf nter of the altar, while to each side stood four, seven branched white candlabra, holding tall snow white tapers. Preceding the ceremony a short musical program was rendered, Mrs. H. F. Goos presiding at the organ. She played "Supplication" by Frysin ger, and "Song to the Evening Star." by Wagner. During this soft music from the organ the tapers were light ed by Mrs. Virgil Perry, a close friend of the bride, who also had complete charge of the decorations. "I Love You Truly" was sung by Mrs. Everett Pickens. To the familiar strains of Wagner's "Eridal Song." the wedding party entered tlia church audUoriunw' The groom was attended by Mr. Wobert Runnalls, a cousin of the bride. The Runnalls. of Lincoln, a cousin of the bride. Both wore the conventional double-breasted dark suits. Miss Tritsch was accompanied to the altar by her father. She wore a street length, Eton jacket suit of white taf feta, with matching hat and acces sories, and a corsage bouquet of gar denias. She wore a silver bracelet, set WTTh blue moon-stones, the groom's gift to his bride; while for the "old and borrowed" tradition she carried the same handkerchief of elegant point lace, carried by her mother at her wedding time. The bride was attended by Miss Catherine Meisinger, sister of the groom, who wore a gown of hyacinth blue lace, a matching picture hat, and a corsage of pink California chrysanthemums. Very charming Indeed was the lit tle ring bearer, Nancy Tritsch, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Tritsch, and cousin of the bride, in her floor length gown of frosted pink or gandy and wearing Dorothy Perkins roses in her beautiful brown curls. She carried the ring on a pillow of white satin. The ushers, who wore dark suits, were Edward Wehrbein, Frederick Wehrbein and Franklin Wehrbein. The bridal couple left the altar to the strains of the Mendelssohn wed ding march, and were later greeted by relatives and friends in a recep tion held in the Fellowship room of the church, following the ceremony. These rooms gave the impression of one vast, beautiful garden, so abun dantly were the flowers used every where. Mrs. Robert Cappell was in charge of the serving. She was assisted by Mrs. Howard Fullerton of Omaha, Miss Helen Warner, and Miss Minnie Hild. Miss Loa Davis had charge of the . bride's book. The bride Is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and has been an efficient and popular teacher in the schools of Cass county. The groom has been successful in farm ing, and is well known in Masonic circles of our community. Plattsmoulh has always been the home of both Mr. and Mrs. Meisinger, nd their friends are glad to learn that they will continue to make their home on a farm southwest of this city. Rubber Stamp, prompt tfeTW ery, lowest prices. All sizes at the Journal office. HAVE DELIGHTFUL PICNIC The high school girl's class of the Methodist Sunday school Thursday enjoyed a picnic and outing at the cool and pleasant grove on the Streight farm north of the city. The members of the class enjoyed games of all kinds and a fine luncheon that had been provided gave a fitting end ing of a perfect day. Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wescott, the latter the teacher of the class, chaperoned the party. Death of Mrs. George Troop at Kearney Today Passes Away at Hospital After Ill ness Covering a Long Period of Years. From Saturday's Dally This morning at o'clock at the tubercular hospital at Kearney, Ne braska, occurred the death of Mrs. George Troop. 28, who for the past several years has been an invalid and despite her long fight for life sank into the last rest. For the past several days the con dition of Mrs. Troop has been gradu ally growing worse and Friday mem bers of the family from here, Mr. Troop, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mc Carthy, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Gaylord and the two little daughters depart ed for Kearney to be with the wife, mother and sister in her last hours. The deceased was formerly Miss Emily Stava. daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Stava. growing up In this city and where she was married to George Troop. The fam ily made their home on farms near Murray and Nehawka for the greater part of the time nntil the wife was stricken with the dread malady ol tuberculosis. Her condition has been snch-that she has been in the hos- pital for the greater part of the re cent years. There is surviving, the husband, two little daughters. Mary Phyllis and Antionette, who have made their jhome here with their aunt, Mrs. Ken neth McCarthy; three brothers, Ed ward. Thomas and Louis Stava; three sisters, Mrs. Lester Gaylord, Mrs. McCarthy and Mrs. Renner Spidell. The body will be brought here to the Horton funeral home to await the funeral arrangements. HAVE GUARDIANSHIP HEARING The county court was busy Thurs day in hearing the application for the appointment of a guardian for John W. Kunz, Sr., of Elmwood. which had" been filed by George F. Kunz. After hearing the facts in the case Judge A. II. Duxbury held that the necessity for a guardian was not apparent and the application ac cordingly denied. Among those here for the hear ing were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Kunz, John Kunz, Jr., William Kunz, Avoca; Mr. and Mrs. George F. Kunz, Mrs. Anna Brinton, John W. Kunz, Sr., Mrs. Clara Havice, of Elmwood and Ed A. Kunz, of Avoca. BIRTH OF SOU From Thursday's Dally Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Terryberry are the proud parents of a boy born to them at the Methodist hospital this morning. This is the first child to this Plattsmouth couple, and the little son is a grandson of Mrs. Paul Wohlfarth and Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Terryberry of this city. Mrs. Terry berry was the former Miss Marjorie Wohlfarth. LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA Mrs. Emit Lorenz and son, Jack left Friday afternoon for Long Beach, California on the "Challenger" where they will spend the larger portion of the summer visiting with Edward and Emily Lorenz who are located on the coast. Mrs. Ferdinand Prohaska and daughter. Rose and Emil Lorenz accompanied them as far as Omaha. TO VACATION AT HOME Mrs. R. W. Knorr and son, Bill, have returned from St. Charles, Mis souri, and bringing with them Miss Jean Knorr, who has been attending Lindewood college. Miss Knorr has been very successful in her musical work at Lindewood. Former Platts moulh Young Man is Member of Bar Lyle Lawton Completes Hard Work With Attainment of His Ambi tion to Be a Lawyer. When the graduating exercises of the law college of the University of Omaha are held Friday evening, Lyle Lawton, former Plattsmouth young man. a erandson of the late Mr. end Mrs. D. A. Young, will have at tained his ambition for a career at the bar, an ambition that has de manded several years of real hard labor and effort to attain. The young man completed his high school work in the Plattsmouth schools in the class of l'JZS, then started on the long road that is end ng in the attainment of his goal. He located first at Lincoln and there whs engaged in mechanical work and at night would at'.ei.d night school that might fit him for other lines of activity, this school enabling him several years ago " lien the Home Owners Loan corporation was organized by the federal govern ment, to secure a position iu their Omaha offices, where he has since been employed and earning his way on to the night classes of the Univer sity of Omaha to attain the final de gree of bachelor of law, which honor will be his as he has completed the bar examination at Lincoln that will give him a place at the Nebraska bar. The Plattsmouth friends of this young man will be pleased to learn of his success that represents the years of his hard work and deter mination. Mr. Lawton is making his home with his mother, Mrs. Ona Lawton who has maintained the home in Omaha during the years of his schooling. -Mr. and Mrs. Rex Young, uncle and aunt of the young man, are to attend the graduating exercises of the college of law Friday evening. GIVE PIANO RECITAL The piano pupils of Mrs. Roy Cole gave a delightful recital Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock at Mrs. Cole's home in Mynard. The group of piano students comprised eleven, each of them being heard in various selec tions. Those rendering piano num bers were: Frances and Duane Sack, Charles and Charlene Spangler, Marianne Wetenkamp, Barbara Dick, Kkhard Todd, Delores and Margaret Smit'h, and Eloise and Mary Margaret Cole. Misses Mildred Ann and Bonny Jean Meisinger were iieard in a liuet. "A Rainy Day," Mrs. Cole serv ing as their accompanist. Special guests at the recital in cluded the mothers of tliore heard on the program. following tne recital light re freshments were served by the in structor, Mrs. Roy Cole. CARD OF THANKS We deeply appreciate the kindness of the neighbors and friends who came to our assistance at the time of the death of our son and brother, Lee Capper. To the drum corps and their director, Mr. C. A. Marshall, we express our gratitude for their loy alty. To the American Legion and the Legion Auxiliary we are indebt ed for their tender thoughtfulness. To Rev. Lowson for his comfort ing message and the members of Lee's Sunday school class and the church members for their ministrations we are grateful. The flowers and the messages re ceived brought comfort and love which we will never forget. For all these and many more deeds of kind ness we thank you. Mrs. Cleo Capper and Family. VISIT AT UNION From Friday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. M. L. McCleave of Omaha; with their guests, Mr. and Mrs. John Todd, of Calgary, Canada, were here for a short time today while en route to Union, the old home of the Todd family and Mrs. McCleave. They are visiting with Mrs. L. G. Todd and her children in and near Union. Mr. Todd and Mrs. McCleave are the last of the children of the late Levi G. Todd and wife, pioneer residents of Liberty precinct. SUFFERS INJURED EYE From Friday TiAy Deputy Sheriff E. J. Doody was compelled to wear his eye bandaged today as the result of a small acci dent sustained while at Madison, Minnesota, where he "was setting up and demonstrating a hay stacker. Several small particles of steel were lodged on the eye ball and which scratched and irritated the left eye until they were removed. To pro tect the eye it will be bandaged for a few days. Pioneer Eagle Woman Called to Last Rest Mrs. Elizabeth Carr," 77, Dies at Farm Home Near Eagle Saturday Night Here, in 1863. The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Carr, 77, widow of Edward Carr, long an active figure in Tipton precinct and the western part of Cass county, died Saturday night at the Carr home stead near Eagle. Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Quincy Adams, was born in Illinois and when an infant was brought west by her parents, they making the trip by steamboat up the Missouri river to Plattsmouth where the family located in 1863 and where she made her home during her girlhood days. In 1884 Mr. Adams and his daugh ter homesteaded where the present town of Haigler is located. After her marriage to Mr. Carr they located on the farm near Eagle where during the lifetime of the husband they operated the farm and where Mr. Carr was very suc cessful as a cattleman and farmer. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Carl Bender, of Eaglee Mrs. ,W. J. Butler of Beatrice; one son, Marvin, of Eagle; two brothers, Alpheus Adams of Lincoln and Johnathan Adams, Plattsmouth; three sisters, Mrs. O. C. Dovey, Plattsmouth, Mrs. Emily Sawin, Boston, Mrs. Edna Morrow, Cleveland. CLOSE FARM BUREAU The Cass county "Farm Bureau board has closed the regular exten sion office due to lack of finances. The extension service of the col lege of agriculture is cooperating with the county commissioners for maintaining an emergency agent for distribution of grasshopper poison and general pest control activities. R. N. Johnston will be the emer gency agent during this period and will take care of correspondence and office calls on 4-H club work and general information. Miss Baldwin will be temporarily assigned work through the state of fice. The pest control association will have their headquarters in the office formerly occupied by the Farm Bu reau in the Nebraska State bank building in Weeping Water. The Farm Bureau board stands ready to re-open and continue ex tension activities if the appropria tion is made available thru favorable court decision. RETURNS FROM WASHINGTON From Friday's Dally Mrs. Cyril Kalina returned to her home here this noon after a three months' visit in Klikitat, Washing ton where she spent the time at the home of her son-in-law and daugh ter, Mr. and Mrs. Newell Pollard and small son, Lauren Newell. RETURNS TO KANSAS From Friday's Dally Mrs. Corwin Burger returned to her home in Reserve, Kansas today after spending the past week visit ing here with Mr. and Mrs. F. I. Rea and family, Mr. Rea being an uncle of Mr. Burger. HERE FROM LINCOLN Mrs. J. A. Johnson and daughter, Miss Emily Johnson of Lincoln were here Thursday spending the day with Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Johnson and family, the former being a son and brother of the Lincolnites. They re turned to their home in the eve- aing. Subscribe for the Journal. Mrs. Woman New President of Auxiliary Officers Installed by District Vice President Hettie Larson Fol lowing Election Friday Mrs. Helen (E. O. ) Vroman was elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit at the year end meeting and election held Fri day afternoon at the Legion build ing. The new president has long been active in Auxiliary circles and for the past several years has been unit finance officer, her husband serving in a like capacity in the Legion. She has been a delegate to department conventions for several years past and is familiar with all phases of the Auxiliary program. She succeeds Mrs. Elmer Webb, who has been unit president during the past two years. Elective officers named to serve j wth the new president during the coming year are: Mrs. A. H. Duxbury, vice presi dent; Mrs. Robert Cappell, secretary (re-elected); Mrs. Robert Reed, fi nance officer; Mrs. Adelaide Boyn ton, chaplain (re-elected); Mrs. C. A. Marshall, historian; Mrs. R. T. Cuthrell. sergeant at arms, and Mrs. H. L. Gayer, color bearer. Executive committee members are Mrs. Elmer Webb, Mrs. Raymond Larson and Mrs. F. W. Nolting. Following the election, Mrs. Hettie Larson, district vice president, acted as installing officer and the newly elected officers took their places to carry on during the coming year. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Hostesses were Mrs. Ed Steppat, Mrs. R. T. Cuthrell and Miss Mathilda Soennichsen. Won Gavel Bell Third Year Plattsmouth unit has Just won the Nell Krause gavel bell for the third consecutive year. The trophy, which is awarded on membership increase, now becomes the permanent property ot this unit. Previously it was won by Geneva and York, 'in 1935 and 1936, respectively. Plattsmouth unit sent in 35 mem bers in May. while North Platte with 34 gave them plenty of competition. Resume of Year's Work This being the year-end meeting, reports were given by the secretary and treasurer, together with all ac tive committee chairman on the ac complishments of the past year. Finance officer's report showed re ceipts of $243.13 during the year and expenditures of $212.10 with bal ance of $179.54 in General fund. compared to $148.51 balance a year ago. Rehabilitation fund receipts of $50.00 from poppy sale and expen diture of $40.29. Balance. $32.78, compared with $23.07 balance a year ago. Child Welfare fund receipts of $16.00 from vanilla sale and expen diture of $9.05. Balance, $12.39, compared with $5.44 balance a year ago. An interesting list of unit activi ties during the year was shown In the Secretary's report, as follows: Enrolled more than quota member ship 84, of which 6S are adults and 16 Juniors. Won Nell Krause membersiD eavel bell third consecutive year, giving permanent possession. Held three get-together parties with Legion. Picnic on August 7; Armistice covered dish luncheon and program, November 11; Fidac lunch eon, costume party and program, on June 9, with R. O. Samuelson, Om aha, guest speaker. Entertained Junior Auxiliary three times during year at regular meet ings. November 18 (Bingo); Decem- Der ib (Christmas carols) and April 21 (Quizzer Bee) Entertained Gold Star mothers on May 19, with gift for each. Enjoyed three visits at regular meetings from District President Mrs. Eugene Nutzman, August 19, Octo ber 21 and January 20. Visited county and district units to advertise district convention here. Entertained district convention on November 30, with 150 members from four counties registered. Entertained spring county meet ing on April 26. Sent full quota of six delegates to department convention at Fremont; also good size delegations at district convention here, at the fall county meeting at Weeping Water and at the spring; county meeting here. Held regular monthly meetings on third Friday three in rural homes, eight in town homes and one at Le gion building. Adhered to program suggested by Department for each monthly meeting. Had guest speakers at three meet ings and guest musicians at two. Attendance at meetings for year averaged seventeen members and two visitors. Three Auxiliary members served as Armistice Day speakers in Platts mouth schools. Made own unit banner and pro vided leatherette case for banner and flag. Twenty-five individual members made caps to wear at district conven tion and other functions. Held Christmas party with gift exchange and visit from Santa; also St. Patrick's day party and program. ' Distributed hundreds of rejuvenat ed tovs and dressed colls, secured thru annual Toy matinee at Cass the atre to children in 100 Plattsmouth homes. Toy3 were repaired by Rec reation Service and dolls dressed by Sewing Center and Juniors, unit pay ing for materials used. Ofe Oil com pany furnished truck for distribution and Boy Scouts assisted. Distributed food baskets to famil ies of nineteen needy service men of this community at Christmas time contents supplied by unit and dona tions of individual members. Made cash contribution to Veter ans' hospital at Lincoln at Christmas time. Sent full quota of supplies request ed by Department to Veterans' hos pital during year. Contributed $1.50 each (cash or cigarettes) to five hospitalized veter ans. Sent $2.50 Easter gift to War Nurse. Contributed $3 toward county Bingo party at Veterans' hospital. I Provided clothing and aid to de pendent children of community as part of Child Welfare program. Contributed $5 to Community Milk and Shoe fund. Contributed $2.50 to library for Book week. Sponsored girl to Girls' State at cost of $16.50. Sent flowers to funerals of three deceased veterans. Purchased Naval Print Plate to help carry on National Defense pro gram of Auxiliary. Received President's File as gift from District President in apprecia tion of manner in which district convention here was carried out. Conducted poppy day sale, netting $11 for Department Rehabilitation fund and $14 for local unit's Re habilitation fund, after paying for quota of 1.000 poppies this money going to veterans who made the flowers. Used balance of poppies to make wreaths for graves of deceased World War veterans total of 31. Purchased 19 dozen flags to flag graves of all veterans in local and nearby cemeteries. Participated with Legion in pub lic Memorial service at Christian church. May 28, and at cemetery on May 30. Provided each member with year book. Held community bake sale, raising $25.75 for Legion Junior Drum and Bugle corps. Sponsored vanilla sale, raising $16 foi Child welfare fund. Sponsored Bingo party to help Juniors raise their dues. Served three banquets political banquet, bank banquet and school athletic banquet. Replaced broken dishes to main tain original banquet service for 230 persons. Co-operated with City Planning committee in plans for Recreation and other WPA projects in city. VISITS IN EAST Mike Warea. Sr.. old time resi dent here, is now enjoying a visit in the east and despite his advanced years Is taking in the many places of interest which includes Washing ton, D. C, and New York and the world's fair. While at Washington he is a guest of his son. Joseph Warga. At Washington he has had the pleasure of viewing the many ac tivities of government and being able to see congress In action and also to be there during the festivities of the reception to the king and queen of England. Letters to his daughter, Mrs. H. J. Kaufmann here, state that he is standing the trip well and enjoying the many interesting sights. CARD OF THANKS We desire to take this means ot expressing our deepest gratitude to our numerous friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness and sympathy they have shown us dur ing our recent bereavement in the loss of our dear mother, grand mother, and sister, Mrs. James Jel laek. These will always remain as consoling memories in our hearts. Trie Daughters and Grandchildren of Mrs. Jelinek; Mrs. Anna Skvaril, sister. Elmwood Parties Have Silver Wed ding Annivers'y Donble Wedding of Elmwood People Which Occurred at Lincoln, Re called in Observance. On June 10, 1914 Mona Reid and Eugene Hall and Ruth Sutherland and Edwin Hall were united in a double wedding ceremony at the Firm Christian church in Lincoln. Since this year of 1939 marked their 25th anniversary, their close neighbors and friends planned to honor them at a surprise picnic. The two couples had, in the mean time, been asked to go to Lincoln to celebrate their 'silver anniversary so that they would not suspicion any thing had been planned. At C:30 Saturday evening relatives called for Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hall to take them to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Halls'. From here they had planned to go to "Lincoln." However, by t tie time they got there the guests had begun to arrive. The two couples were very much surprised as their many friends, relatives, and neighbors kept coming in a steady stream. Becauso of bad weather, it was decided that the entire party should continue their festivity at the Elmwood Community building. After a most appetizing picnic lunch, a program was given. Things were started off with a bang by some of the members of the Elmwood baud who played several selections. After this, Mrs. Alfred Stromer of Alvo presented guests books In which everyone had written their names, to the two honored couples. An appro priate reading entitled "Our Neigh bors" was given by Mrs. Laura Dreamer. To bring back ineniorleH of the wedding, an amusing hum k ceremony was performed by tho "poore, humble, circuit rider." Wm. Atchison with Emil Bornemeler as the bride and Mrs. Flora Schick an the groom. Howls of laughter ac companied the would-be bridal party as people recognized its members. A fitting close of the program was pro vided when two beautifully decorated wedding cakes baked by Mrs. Iaura Sutherland and Mrs. Junior Schick were presented to the couples. Mrs. Eugene Hall and Mrs. Edwin Hall cut the cakes and passed the pieces to the guests. Although no accurate count was made, it was thought that there were approximately 136 persons present. Among these were several families from a distance, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Stone and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Stone of Nehawka. Mrs. Lola Crawford and her son and daughter, Donald and Arlene, of Hastings, and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Luff and son. Dorma, of Unadilla. Since this was their silver anni versary, gifts of silver along with the very best wishes were given to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hall. ADDITIONS TO FAMILY CIRCLE Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. Ramge ot this city are rejoicing over the addi tion of two great grandchildren to their family circle and which mkes the number of great grandchildren now eight. Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Ramge, the former sen of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Lamge, are the parents of a fine little daughter, Sharon Aileen, born Tune Cth at the home south of this city. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ramge of Denver are the parents of a son, Del bcrt Harry, born June 9th at their home. Mr. Ramge is the son ot Fred H. Ramge. FISHING PARTY RETURNS From Friday's Dally H. A. Schneider, president of the Plattsmouth State bank, Henry Stark- john. County Treasurer John E. Turner and R. W. Knorr returned last evening from Henning, Minne sota, where they have spent the week fishing in East Battle Lake. They had excellent luck and se cured a fine supply of fish that gave them many a fine fish dinner and also to bring home to the families. They found real cold weather, how ever, on the lake and which In the last few days was varied with much rain and unpleasant weather condi tions prevailing.