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ffebr. State Historical Society mow MOT Vol. No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1939. NO. 82 0 Large Crowd at Convention of Legion-Auxiliary About 300 Registered for the Two Meetings Syracuse Lady is New Auxiliary President Attendance at the Twelfth District conventions of the American Legion rnd American Legion Auxiliary held Wednesday at Weeping Water was in excess of 300 registered delegates and members of the two organizations about evenly divided. The district comprises four counties, Otoe, Cass, Lancaster and Seward. It was a matter of disappointment and regret that Department Legion Commander Eugene Nutzman w as un able to be present at this convention in his home district, due to illness. The Journal brings its readers the following accounts of the meetings: Auxiliary Meeting By MRS. THOMAS MURTET, of Weeping: Water The Auxiliary convention was pre sided over by Mrs: Emma Nutzman. district president, of Nehawka. The address of welcome was given by Mayor Troy L. Davis, and Mrs. Het tie Larson, of Plattsmouth, district vice president, responded. Mrs. Mata Amick, local unit pres ident, introduced convention com mittees and the Syracuse unit had charge of the Memorial service, which was most Impressive. Those taking part in the Memorial service were Mrs. Frank Wilkes, reader; Mrs. Fred Mueller and Mrs. P. A. Epley, flower girls; Mrs. B. R. Zastera, solo; Mrs. E. Bock, accom panist; Ferdinand Renter, bugler; Mrs. James Cnllen. Mrs. B. R. Zas tera, Mrs. Fred Mueller and Miss Eda Renter, quartet. Mrs. Florence Murphy, of Falls City, department Americanism chair man, spoke of the fact that Nebraska led in the Americanism work at the national convention in Chicago, and that the Girls' State program had been an outstanding accomplishment oi the past year. Miss Charlotte Lundberg, of Nehawka, Girls' State representative, gave a day-by-day ac count of their program. Eugene Nutzman, unable to at tend on account of illness, was rep resented by Senior Vice Commander Frank A. Behrens. of Cozad, who brought greetings to the Auxiliary! from the Legion. The Auxiliary meeting convened in the morning and luncheon was served at noon at the M. E. church, with Mrs. Belle Allen, hostess. The principal address of the af ternoon was given by Mrs. Carol Mortensen, department president, of Ord. who was introduced by Mrs. Joe Knecht, of South Bend, a past department president. In her ad dress, Mrs. Mortensen covered all phases of Auxiliary work and offered suggestions for new ways of service, stressing particularly the opportunity for units to aid in the Girls' State program. Mrs. Marguarite Bosch, of Omaha, talked about the new project, which is the sale of poppy seals, selling at one cent each, proceeds to go to the Educational Loan fund for veterans' children. She also told of scholar ships available to ex-service men's children. Syracuse won the History award, Mrs. Frank Wilkes, historian. Utica won the gavel bell for the third year, which gives permanent possession. Nominees for district president submitted to the convention after in formal balloting during the lunch eon hour were Mrs. B. R. Zastera, of Syracuse, and Mrs. Hettie Larson, of Plattsmouth, who has served as district vice president during the past two years. In the roll call vote, Mrs. Zastera was winner by a major ity of sixteen and becomes the new Twelfth district president. She is the wife of a former district com mander of the Legion, "Blick" Zas tera, who held that office from 1933 to 1935. . Mrs. A. J. O'Hara, of Lincoln, a past unit president, was named as district vice president. (Her hus band is brother of Mrs. Robert Reed, former Plattsmouth resident). After the new officers were In stalled, colors were retired and the meeting adjourned. , At C:15 the Auxiliary members re assembled for the banquet which was served in the basement of the Con gregational church. The theme of the banquet was "The Indian." Decora tions were lavish and appropriate to the theme. Hostesses were Mrs. Emily Olive and Mrs. -Martha Col lister. The following menu was served: Tomato Cocktail Tenderloin - Mashed Potatoes Buttered Peas Hot Rolls with Jelly Cranberry Salad Apricot Sherbet Fruit Cookies Coffee The Salt and Pepper initiation that followed the banquet was in charge of the Hickman unit. Later, the ladies joined Legion members at the convention ball held at the Community building. One hundred and forty-four were enrolled at the Auxiliary sessions and the day was completely filled with good things important to the work of that organization. Mrs. Nutz man, as president, kept everything going on schedule, and it was par ticularly interesting to note the ef ficient manner in which all business was handled. It was a great convention. The Legion Session Unlike the Auxiliary, the Legion did not open its business session un til after the noonday luncheon hour. District Commander A. J. Lamborn presided. Syracuse and Nebraska. City posts shared in the honor of ad vancing the colors. j L. A. Behrends, Weeping Water post commander and Mayor Troy L. Davis extended greetings, with re sponse by Father E. C. McFadden, of Syracuse. Senior Vice Commander Frank A. Behrers, of Cozad, pinch-hittlng for Commander Nutzman, delivered the principal address of the afternoon on "Legion Aims and Ideals." There were also greetings from the Auxil iary, in the persons of Mrs. Morten sen end Mrs. Nutzman, department and district presidents and the usual talks on Membership, Service Work and Rehabilitation by those trained Legion mouthpieces, "Pat," Kriz and Andreson. The Resolutions committee report recommending changes in the man ner of selecting Young Citizens, was approved by the convention and will be passed on to the department for further action. This activity has been sponsored jointly by the Ne braska department and the Omaha World-Herald. The invitation of Seward to enter tain the 1940 convention was ac cepted. This being the off year for elec tion of district commander, A. J. Lamborn will continue to hold that office for another year. The retirement of the colors and adjournment brought the members of both organizations together for re treat on Main street. Then followed the March to Chow by Legionnaires. Their meal, served at the CCC camp dining hall, and said to be a sample of regular rations of CCC enrollees. was greatly super ior in quantity and quality to that of army camp days and drew many approving remarks from the men who are wont to associate Canned Willie and Beans with a visit to the mess hall. Not a few expressed the desire to "enlist," but found them selves well over the age limit'. The camp was open for Inspection and courteous attendants conducted the Legionnaires about the place. It was interesting to note that besides performing work for their $30 per month pay ($22 of which goes to parents) the boys are enrolled in classes and taught much that they may have missed in elementary edu cation. A canteen, with all profits going to the purchase of added recre ational facilities, a traveling library and a well-equipped hospital are in cluded among the services that add to the entertainment and. welfare of the 195 young men enrolled there. On their return to town from the camp. Legionnaires took in the dance and various other entertainment pro vided for them on smileage books. Plattsmouth post had 17 of its members registered at the convention probably the all-time high number at an out-of-town convention. In ad dition, nearly a dozen Auxiliary mem bers from here attended. Royal Arch Masons Name John Turner as High Priest Officers Selected by Nebraska Chap ter No. 3 Royal Arch Masons Last Evening. Monday night Nebraska chapter No. ,3, Royal Arch Masons, met for the purpose of the election of offi cers for the ensuing year and a very pleasing attendance was present. The officers selected were as fol lows: High Priest John E. Turner. King Leonard Born. Scribe George Brinklow. Secretary Wr. F. Evers. Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt. The appointment of the other of ficers will be announced later by the new high priest. Mr. Turner and will be installed at the meeting of the chapter on December 11th. The grand chapter of Nebraska will be opened at Omaha on Wed nesday, December 6th at the Masonic temple. The Royal Arch male quar tet of this city, which has been heard on several of the grand chap ter programs, has been invited to sing at the banquet on the opening of the grand chapter. This quartet is composed of Frank A. Cloidt. R. C. Cook, H. G. McClusky and R. W. Knorr. HOLD DEANERY MEETING From Wednesday' ViaVty Today a theological conference of the Plattsmouth deanery of the Ro man Catholic church of the Lincoln diocese, was held at the residence of Rt. Rev. Monsignor George Agius, dean of the deanery. The members of the party enjoyed a very interesting conference and were guests at dinner of Monsignor Agius at the parish house where the conference was held. Those attending the meeting were: Father Albin Bauer, Father Leonard Sudhoff, of St. Mary's church. Father Charles Bauer, St. Benedict's church. Father John Hennessey, St. Mary's hospital, Nebraska City; Father James Hennessey, St. Patrick's church, Manley; Father E. C. Mc Fadden. Syracuse; Father Brombach, Julian; Father Keen, Palmyra. Fath er O'Leary, of Burchard, was a guest of the deanery at the meeting. Fath er Joseph R. Sinkula, of the Holy Rosary church was unable to attend owing to illness. Monsignor Agius was assisted in the conference by Father Albin Bauer, assistant dean and Father Leonard Sudhoff. EXPLAINS FLAG ORIGrN Among the many speakers who ad dressed a number of the Plattsmouth city school children was included Mrs. Lowell S". Devoe, who was as signed to speak before the Central school pupils, Friday, November 10. Mrs. Devoe explained the origin of flags and described and pointed out to the pupils the proper way of displaying the American flag. She also gave the origin of Armistice day and why it was observed each year. The children followed the talk with great interest and derived a great deal of information from the facts related. The pupils sang the na tional anthem, "America," and the exercises ciosea witn me saiuie iu the flag. HOLD QUARTERLY CONFERENCE From "Wednesday's Datly Last evening at the First Meth odist church the first quarterly con ference of the church was held, Rev. C. B. Hankins, district superintendent presiding. The conference received the reports of the various boards and departments of the church since the opening of the fiscal year, September 1st. - PAINTS CROSS ON CHURCH John C. Brittain, who passes up no job on account of altitude.Tues day painted the large cross that stands on the steeple of the St. John's church. The cross is nine feet in height above the steeple and with the wind that prevailed yesterday was a real job but Jack performed it in his usual efficient manner. RETURNS TO SCHOOL From Monday's Dally John H. Jacobs, student at the Peru State Teachers college, who has been home for the past week as the result of a sprained ankle, has so far recovered that he was able to return to his studies today. The ankle is now so that he can walk with comparative comfort and look after his school activities. Armistice Day Occasion of Fine Get -Together Member of Legion and Auxiliary and Families Spend Evening at Eagle Hall Saturday. A large number or members of the American Legion and the American legion Auxiliary and their families gathered at the Eagles hall Saturday night to celebrate the twenty-first auniversary of the Armistice. A program of card games and other entertainment had been pro vided by the committee for the adults and for the youngsters there was a Bingo game. Many enjoyed reminiscing of the days when they were enrolled in the fighting forces of the nation some at the front, some on the high seas, and others in training camps and at embarkation points in this country, read to go across. The Auxiliary committee had pre pared a lunch of sandwiches, dough nus and coffee, which was served be fore the hour of departure. Prizes were awarded to winners of the card games as well as among the youngsters who won at Bingo. The get-together wu a very pleas-, ant occasion and lasted until a late hour. PURCHASES NEW HOME Everett Pickens of this city has closed the deal for the purchase of the William J. Streight residence property on Oak street between Fifth and Sixth streets. The property is nicely located and will make a most pleasant home for the Pickens family. Another of the real estate trans fers of the past few days is the pur chase by Bronson Timm of the Charles Manners residence on Gran ite street between Eighth and Ninth streets and Mr. and Mrs. Timm are now preparing to move Into the new home. The purchases of homes is a most pleasing indication of the desirabil ity of the residence' property of the city and of the fact of Plattsmouth being a real home community. SUFFERS INJURED ARM Art Siemoneit, well known farmer of the community, is Wearing his left arm in a sling as the result of being kicked by a mule Friday after noon while at work at the farm. The bohe was not fractured in the arm, however, and it is hoped he may roon be able to use the member. ATTEND STYLE SHOW FrMti Tuesday' Daftr Last evening a group of local ladies, Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen, Mrs. Everett Pickens, Mary Rosencrans and Mrs. O. C. Hudson, Jr., were at Omaha where they attended the style show and dinner at the Athletic club. CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank the dear friends for their aid and sympathy to us In the loss of our wife and mother, for the beautiful flowers and especially those who assisted in the funeral services. Dick March, Ronald, Don ald and Dickie. VISITS SISTER IN OMAHA Mrs. Otto Puis was in Omaha last week and visited with her sister, Mrs. James Tigner, who has not been in the best of health for some time but Mrs. Puis is very happy to bring back the news that she is getting along fairly well. WANTED Cornpicker at farm of Art Sie moneit, six miles west and two miles south of Murray. ltd&w Red Cross Roll Call Meets with a Fine Response Girl Scouts Prove Excellent Workers in Enrollment of Members of Plattsmouth Chapter. The first day of the Red Cross membership drive by the Girl Scouts under the direction of Mrs. John Bishop has proven very satisfactory and some eighty membership have so far been turned into Carl Schneider, local treasurer. The drive Is in charge of Elmer Sundstrom as the chapter chairman and has been most promising In th' start. The members enrolled so far com prise the following: Miss Clara Weyrich, $1; Miss Es telle Baird. $1; R. W. Knorr, $1; Carl Oschlager, $1; J. C. Petersen, $1; John Bauer, $1; L. W. Lorenz. $1; James Mauzy, $1; Henry Goos, $1; Clem Woster, $1; Tastee Shop, $1; Fred Lugsch, $1; L. W. Egen berger, $1; John Cloidt. $1; E. J. Richey, $1; Dan Reichstadt, 50c; Joe Mrasek. $1; Mrs. Joe Mrasek, $1; Carl Tiekotter, $1; Clarence Ledg way, $1; Mrs. O. C. Hudson, $1; Miss Mathilda Soennichsen, $1; Vin cent Kelley, Jr., $1: Frank Mullen, $1; George Conis, $1; Ordell Hen nings, $1; Mrs. R. A. Bates, $1; George Hetrick, $1; John Bishop. $1; George Lushinsky, $1; Philip Forn off. $1; Wm. Baird, $1; Michael FJild, $1; Ed Schulhof, $1; Raymond Hild, $1; Mrs. Veronica Fornoff, $1; Black & White Grocery, $1; H. M. Soennichsen & Co., $1; Waldemar Soennichsen, $1; Don Cramer, $1; John Crabill. 1; Eugene Meisinger, $1; Albert Olson, $1; G. G. Griffin, $1; A. H. Duxbury, $1; J. C.'Lowson, $1; Mrs. L. W Lohnes, $1; L. S. Devoe, .$1; W. L. Heinrich. $1; Gamble Store, $1; E. H. Wescott, $1; C. K. Bestor. $1; Wm. Swatek, $1; F. A. Frlcke, $1; F. R. Gobelman, $1; R. E. Sedlak, $1; L. D. Hiatt, $1; Dr. Frank Molak. $1; Otto Pitz, $1; Lumir Gerner, $1; C. R. Olson, $1; Mrs. D. E. Waller, $1; C. C. Wescott, $1; Ofe's Service Station, 7; Claude A. Ruse, $1; John Frady. $1; T. H. Pollock, $1; H. L. Kruger, $1: Mrs. Joe Lapidus, $1; A. J. Trilety, $1; Joe Solomon, $1; Joe Hendrlx, $1; Dr. R. P. Westover, $1; Farney Cafe. $1; Mike Tritscb, $1; W. H. Puis, $1; E. C. Harris, $1; John E. Turner, $1; George Sayles, $1; J. Howard Davis, $1; Ida Waters, $1. SEES MOVIE GREAT After spending two and one-half weeks in California, Miss June Sum ner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Sumner returned to her home In this city last week. Miss Sumner spent some time with her brother-in-law and shjier, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tindall at Holly wood, California. It was there that she enjoyed several radio broadcasts and saw many of the movie stars. Among the most popular movie stars that she saw were Douglas Fair banks, Jr., Herbert Marshall, Edward G. Robinson, Joe Penner, and Gail Patrick. The Plattsmouth young lady also visited with her sister. Miss Kay Sumner in Lajolla, California, a sum mer resort. She also spent some time in San Diego and toured the southern part of the west coast. VISIT TELEPHONE OFFICE The tenth grade English II class of the Plattsmouth high school were guests of the local Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph company Tuesday morn ing. The students, numbering thirty five, were accompanied by their teacher, Miss Estelle Baird. During the last few days the class has been studying courtesy and how to answer a telephone properly. The class ap preciated the attention given them. MUST GET DRIVER'S LICENSES LINCOLN, Nov. 15 (UP) Captain R. T. Schreln of the safety patrol today ordered an intensive drive on motorists with delinquent driver's I licenses. An estimated 100,000 may be required to appear in court with in Mghteen days. HONORED AT PERU Miss June Keil, popular Cass coun ty student at the Pern State Teach ers college, has been made a mem ber of the reception committee for Peru's . All-Girls formal to be held on November 18th. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. James Bridgewater, Sr., who has been at Omaha recovering from an operation, returned home Mon day afternoon and is feeling in ex cellent shape following the serious ordeal that she has been through. Mrs. James Bridgewater, Jr., of Omaha is here to assist in looking after her care. Jury Convicts John Weise of Chicken Stealing Found Guilty of Chicken Stealing and First Offense of Crime Jury Re , ceived Case at 4 :30 Tuesday The jury in the district court try ing the case of the State of Nebraska vs. John Weise, received the case Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 and the members of the body returned a ver dict opened in court this morning, finding the defendant guilty on two counts of chicken stealing and placing it as a first offense. The case was on trial since Mon day noon and a large number of wit nesses were called by the state from among the residents of near Murray and Nehawka who had suffered the loss of chickens prior to the arrest of the defendant and Charles Wheel er, a companion, west of Murray by Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Sher iff Emery Doody. The members of the jury comprised F. T. Wilson. Eugene Colbert, Alda L. Taylor, Edward Seiker, Clarence Meisinger, L. J. Walradt, Everett Sudduth, Walter Box, E. H. Wes cott. Ed Kohrell, Oscar ZImmerer-, Lloyd Frady. The state was represented by Wal ter H. Smith, county attorney and the defense by Granville P. North, of Omaha. FUNERAL OF MRS. MARCH The funeral services for Mrs. Dick March were held on Monday after noon at the Sattler funeral' home at 4th and Vine streets, the friends and neighbors filling the chapel to pay their last tributes to this young woman who in the full flush of life had been called from her home. Rev. J. C. Lowson of the First Methodist church, had charge of the services and brought words of com fort to the members of the bereaved family circle and the old friends. Mrs. E. H. Wescott gave two of the loved hymns. "It Is Well With My Soul" and "The City Four Square," Mrs. J. M. Roberts being the accompanist for the singer. The Interment was at the Horn? ing cemetery south of the city and the pall bearers were from the friends of the family, Carl Hall, Glen Allen, Luke Galland, Ray Aylor, Elmer Johnson, Earl Embery. VIEWS AN UNUSUAL SCENE Attorney W. A. Robertson was down in the vicinity of Peru Sunday and had the opportunity of witness ing a scene not strange in the heavily wooded mountain countries but a rarity in this section that of a forest fire. A tract of timber was burning briskly and heavy clouds of smoke enveloped the scene with flashes of the blaze from the burning trees breaking through and in the evening the sky was lighted with the glow of the flames. There was quite a great deal of the timber and it burned for some time before finally checked. MINNESOTA GUEST HERE Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Schuetz and son, Jon had as their Sunday guest Mrs. Harold Losgren, sister of Mrs. Rchuetz, of Minneapolis. Minnesota. Mrs. Losgren came directly to Platts mouth and last evening she was ac companied to Lincoln by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howard and Mr. arfd Mrs. Schuetz. Her main purpose for coming to Nebraska was a business trip to Lincoln. THANKSGIVING DINNER The ladies of the Baptist church in Union are serving a dinner and sup per on Nov. 30 th. And In connection are holding a bazaar. Evedybody Invited. Mynard Club Presents a Very Clever Program Well Presented Representation, of a Radio Broadcasting Studio and Program Is Given. The Mynard Community club held its postponed October meeting on No vember 13. The hall was filled to its capacity. The usual business was held with community singing of patriotic songs. Rev. Paul Dick, leader, accompanied by Whipple Leonard. The program was in charge of the east side committe'e. Raymond Cook, chairman of the group, presented an unusual evening of entertainment. The setting of the stage represent ed a broadcasting studio, broadcast ing the Chase & Sanborn hour. "Don Ameche," Rev. PaGl Dick, was the faithful announcer for the evening. "Nelson Eddy," Richard Spangler, gave a solo, "Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life." "Charley McCarthy," himself, was presented in between acts and per formed very cleverly. "Bob Burns," Ray Bourne, a not able radio star was present with a few jokes. "Dorothy Lamour," Mary Helen Dill, sang "To You." "Kate Smith," Mrs. Paul Dick, an other noted radio star presented "God Bless America," a very appropriate number, in which the community joined singing the chorus. Claudette Colbert." Helene Perry, presented "In the Minuet," a clever sketch. RIch"ard Spangler took the part of Marquise, Helen Perry, Marchioness, Rev. Paul Dick, jailer. This closed the evening program and Announcer "Don Ameche" an nounced the next meeting of the "lub to be election of officers on November 24. WINS DESERVED PROMOTION Friends of George Swatek will be pleased to learn of a fine promo tion that he has received in the of fices of the highway department at the state capitol. Mr. Swatek will succeed Jerry Briggs as material en gineer. Mr. Briggs has taken a year's leave of absence and accepted a position with the highway depart ment of Argentina, South America for which place he expects to sail on November 17th. Mr. Swatek has been connected with the highway department since he graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1933 and his promotion is a fine mark for his splendid char acter and ability. Yesterday Mr. and Mrs. Swatek in company with Mr. and Mrs. Orville Lund of Alliance, Nebr., were din ner guests at the W. A. Swatek home. HAS FOOT INJURED Frrnn Monday's Dally Paul C. Galentine. a worker on the Missouri river here, was severely injured last evening when he had his right foot caught in the gears of some' machinery. The toes of the right foot were very badly crushed and made necessary the man being taken to the St. Joseph hospital at Omaha where the toes were ampu tated by Dr. L. S. Pucelik. VISITS PARENTS HERE Miss Virginia Trively, a student at the Peru State Teachers college, was in the city Saturday for a few hours' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Trively. She rode from and back to Peru with Calvin. Reed, the instructor in the Reading Course, which Is presented each Saturday in the court house. VISIT IN CITY Mrs. Stella Owens and daughter, Zellia, of Lincoln, were here Sunday afternoon where they spent several hours at the home of Mrs. R. A. Bates, an old family friend. Last evening they returned home to Lin coln. Prepare and come to the grand Thanksgiving-eve dance. Legion hall, Wed. Nov. 29. nl3-ltd-ltw