Heir.. Stst EMcrical Society
OLCr
Vol. No. IV
PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1939.
NO. 90
Death of Mrs.
W. P. Allbee After
a Short Illness
Well Known Lady Passes Away After
an Illness of Some Ten Days
From Pneumonia.
From Monday's Dally
Mrs. William P. Allbee. 55, well
known resident here, died Saturday
evening at the family home in the
north part of the city after an Illness
frcm pneumonia and in the last few
days her condition has gradually
grown wcrse until death came to
bring her rest.
Mrs. Allbee was born in Leeds,
England, but has spent the greater
part of her lifetime here and in
Glenwood. She was brought to the
United States when three years of
age by her parents. Mr. and Mrs.
James W. Barwick, the family mak
ing their home in Plattsmouth where
Mr. Barwick was connected with the
Burlington.
On August 25, 1909 she was mar
ried at the St. Luke's church in this
city to Mr. William P. Allbee, they
later locating in Mills county, Iowa,
and lived in Glenwood for a great
many years.
To Mr. and Mrs. Allbee was born
ten children, four of whom have pre
ceded the mother in death. There
is surviving her passing the husband,
two daughters and four sons, Mrs.
Gelina Marshall and Mrs. Lillian De
levan, of Glenwood; James, Earl,
Varrn and Delbert Allbee of this
city. There also survives two sisters,
Mrs. Hilda Coffman and Mrs. Nellie
Julian of this city.
Funeral services were held this
afternoon at 2:30 at the Sattler fun
eral home with Father George Tyner
of .Omaha conducting the beautiful
Episcopal office for the dead, Mrs.
Allbee being a lifetime member of
this faith.
The body was taken to Glenwood
to rest in the family plot in the ceme
tery there beside others of the fam
ily. Attending the funeral from out of
the city were Dr. E. J. Allbee of
Council Bluffs and Dr. Frank Allbee
of Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
ATTEND EXTENSION DINNER
Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs.
William A. Robertson and Superin
tendent and Mrs. L. S. Devoe were at
Lincoln where they attended the din
ner party in honor of the extension
department of the University of Ne
braska and Prof. A. A. Reed, head of
the department , who has served
thirty years in this work.
The dinner was at the Student
Union and attended by many of the
leaders in the extension work in
the state.
Dr. K. O. Broady, of the extension
department, was the toastmaster of
the dinner and presented the various
speakers on the program.
Chancellor Boucher of the univer
sity was heard on the program in a
fine tribute to the extension work
over the state.
Superintendent L. S. Devoe of this
city was called upon and gave a
very fine review of the work of the
extension department in the schools
of the state. The Plattsmouth exten
sion center is oldest in the state as
it has been in operation since 1932.
The principal address of the eve
ning was by President Harry M.
Gate, of Coe college, who discussed
the great value of the extension work
to the educational systems of the
state.
The University glee club gave sev
eral very fine numbers on the pro
gram. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE
The choir of the Presbyterian
church will give a candlelight vesper
Christmas service next Sunday at 5
o'clock at the church. Twenty-four
members of the choir assisted by
several of the children voices of the
young girls will present an hour of
musical numbers of Christmas
themes. David Fowler with his vio
lin and Mrs. David Fowler at the
piano will also give substantial ac
companiment to the vesper service.
The public is invited to attend this
hour of worship with Christmas
music.
CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY
Saturday was the eighty-first
birthday anniversary of William F.
Boatman, one of the residents of the
Nebraska Masonic Heme. He was re
minded of the anniversary by the
traditional birthday cake and also
several other presents in honor of the
day. One of the appreciated gifts
was from his son, Ralph, at Alta,
Iowa.
Woodman Circle
Holds Election
on Tuesday
Mrs. Harry Kruger New Guardian
Also Hold Christmas Party in
Connection with Meeting.
Members of the Woodman Circle
met Tuesday afternoon at the home
of Mis. Mart Buttery and the vital
issue of the afternoon meeting was
the election of officers for the en
suing year. Officers elected for the
1940 term are as follows:
Guardian Mrs. Harry Kruger.
Advisor Mrs. Rozina Ripple.
Banker Mrs. C. C. Cotner.
Secretary Miss Marie Kaufmann.
Chaplain Mrs. James Randolph.
Attendant Miss Bertha Ellington.
Assistant Attendant Mrs. Eliza
beth Kelly.
Inside Sentinel Mrs. Fred Knieke.
Outside Sentinel Mrs. Elmer Tay
lor. Musician Miss Alice Hiatt.
Auditors Mrs. Mart Buttery, Mrs.
Fred Mumm and Mrs. Max Fitzmayer.
In conjunction with the December
business meeting the, Woodman Circle
members also held their Christmas
party and the exchange of gifts took
place during the afternoon. The at
tendance at the meeting proved to
be large and Mrs. Elizabeth Kelly,
who is the oldest member ct the
Woodman Circle in point of years
but not in membership, was able, to
be present to enjoy the afternoon
with the ladies.
Assisted by Mrs. James Randolph,
Mrs. Buttery served refreshments,
which climaxed the business-social
meeting.
FUNERAL OF J. P. MEISINGER
Saturday afternoon the St. Paul's
Evangelical church was filled to its
capacity by the large group of rel- j
atives and old friends, that came to
pay their last tributes to the memory
of John Philip Meisinger, long time
resident of the community.
Mr. Meisinger had long been active
in the affairs of the local church
where his last rites were celebrated
and where his presence and aid will
be greatly missed.
Rev. Samuel G. Schick, pastor of
the church, conducted the services,
carrying out in his message of faith
and hope, a fine tribute to the
long and useful life of the departed
in the community to which he came
as a youth of twenty years.
During the services Frank A.
Cloidt gave two solo numbers, "Will
There Be Any Stars in My Crown"
and "The City Four Square." Mrs.
Wiley Sigler was the accompanist.
The interment was at the Oak Hill
cemetery and pall bearers were se
lected from relatives, they being
Henry J. Meisinger. Louis A. Mei
singer, Henry G. Meisinger, Ed G.
Meisinger, Anton G. Meisinger and
P. A. Meisinger.
The Sattler funeral home had
charge of the funeral.
ATTENDING CONVENTION
From Tuenflay'a Daily
County Treasurer John E. Turner,
Register of Deeds Ray F. Becker and
County Commissioner Ray Norris,
were in Omaha today to attend the
joint meeting of the Association of
County Treasurers, County Clerks,
Commissioners and Register of Deeds.
The meetings are being held at
the Castle and Rome hotels and the
banquet will be Wednesday at the
Hotel Fontenelle.
HAS COW SHOT
J. E. Wiles had a cow shot at
his farm west of the city some time
Sunday. The cow was in the pasture
and it is thought had been acci
dentally shot by someone who had
been hunting in the vicinity. The
animal was shot with a .22 rifle.
Bill Steinkamp
Selected as All
State Grid Player
Jcurnal-Star Places Local Boy in
the List of the Cream of the
Prep School Player.
One of the first selections of the
all star players of high school foot
ball in the state, was announced on
Sunday by the Lincoln Journal-Star
and in which Bill Steinkamp of this
city was named among the outstand
irg players.
He was selected as one of the best
halfbacks that the season has pro
duced and his recognition is one
thr.t will meet full approval of all
who had the opportunity of seeing
Bill in action.
His work as captain, a fine leader
ship, courage and hard hitting abil
ity in time of need and his skill as
a pass receiver were qualities that
won him recognition and as well
contributed much to the success of
the Platters the past season.
The pictures of the various out
standing players are carried in the
paper and as well one of the Platts
mouth football squad as a whole.
Royal Neighbors
Elect Officers for
Coming Year
Mrs. Freda Stihal Named as Oracle
of the Local Organization
of the Fraternity.
The members of the local camp
of the RoyaJ Neighbors of America
held their regular meeting on Mon
day evening and elected the officers
for the ensuing year. The following
were named:
Oracle Mrs. Fred Stibal.
Vice-Oracle Mrs. Minnie Renner.
Past Oracle Mrs. Helen Meisin
ger.
Chancellor Mrs. Margaret Kaffen
berger. Recorder Mrs. Sadie Jones.
Receiver Miss Malinda Friedrich.
Marshal Mrs. Louise Klinger.
Assistant Marshal Mrs. Katie
Hild.
Inner Sentinel Mrs. Pearl Mei
singer. Outer Sentinel Mrs. Emma Kaf
fenberger. Manager Miss Leona Meisinger.
Physician Dr. R. P. Westover.
The Royal Neighbors is one of the
largest ladies fraternal organizations
In the city and has for a great many
years maintained a very active group
and one of the best camps in this
part of the state.
PROBE DISAPPEARANCE
A real mystery is developing over
the disappearance of a small Christ
mas tree that suddenly appeared
Monday in the curb holder in front
of Timm's place, but was missing this
morning and In its place was a broom
of ancient vintage.
Detective work has failed to reveal
where the tree originally was secured
or whether it has vanished to leave
the old broom in its place. It is
thought that perhaps the "tree" was
used in decorating the electroliers
which are being "dolled up" by the
firemen as part of the Christmas pro
gram. A dragnet Is being thrown out and
all suspicious looking parties that
have too many trees will be investi
gated, states Ralph Timm, house de
tective. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL
Frnm Tuesday's DaJij
Mrs. W. V. Ryan and little daugh
ter, Mary Ann, returned to their
home in Plattsmouth today following
a ten-day period at the St. Joseph
hospital, where Mary Ann was born
Saturday, December 2.
REJOICE OVER SON
From Tueaday'a Dartr
This morning a 7 -pound son was
born to Mr. and Mrs. Elwln Davis at
their home. Both mother, who was
the former Lucille Meisinger, and
son areloing fine.
25 Plate Lunch, including choice
of dessert and drink. CARR'S Bak
ery, Delicatessen and Luncheonette.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to express our sincere
thanks to all those who so kindly
assisted us at the time of the sick
ness and death of our beloved hus
band and father. We also wish to
extend thanks for all the beautiful
floral offerings and all those who
helped in any way. Those kind deeds
we will always hold dear in our
memories. Mrs. John P. Meisinger
and Family. d&w
Sell-Bushnell
Wedding is Held
Here Sunday
Well-Known Young People Married
at Home of Bride's Mother in
South Part of City.
Miss Lova Mary Sell, 20, eldest
daughter of Mrs. Ora Sell, and Eu
gene P. Bushnell, 31, son of Mrs.
G. O. Schwenneker, were united in
marriage Sunday afternoon at 2:30
at the home of the bride's mother at
519 Cut-off street.
Guests at the wedding ceremony
included only a few members of the
family, and close friends Mr. and
Mrs. Edgar Glaze and daughter. Shir
ley, Mrs. Bert Reed. Mr. and Mrs.
G. O. Schwenneker, John Fitch, Mel
vin and Lois Sell.
Rev. J. W. Taenzler, pastor of the
First Christian church, performed the
nuptial ceremony which joined the
lives of two of Plattsmouth's well
known people.
Mrs. Bushnell, who wore a blue
dress and carried a bouquet of white
chrysanthemums and red roses, is a
graduate of the class of 1937 from
the Plattsmouth high school. Born
in Weeping Water she has made
Plattsmouth her home for the past
five years. She has been employed
at the Norfolk Packing company pre
vious to her marriage.
Mr. Bushnell, likewise, is well
known in Plattsmouth and is the
eldest son of Mrs. G. O. Schwenneker.
At the present time he is employed
at the Norfolk Packing plant in this
city.
Mr. and Mrs. Bushnell will make
this city their home where they will
reside at the Krejci apartments.
Royal Arch
Masons Install
New Officers
John E. Turner High Priest Wil
liam A. Robertson Serves as
Installing Officer.'
Monday evening Nebraska Chap
ter No. 3, Royal Arch Masons held
their installation of officers in the
lodge rooms in the Masonic build
ing. The installing officer was Wil
liam A. Robertson, past high priest.
with Charles L. Carlson as the grand
marshal and Henry F. Nolting as the
jrand ehaplain.
The officers installed were as fol
lows:
High Priest John E. Turner. -King
Leonard Born.
Scribe George Brinklow.
Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt.
Secretary W. F. Evers.
Chaplain Edward F. Wehrbein.
Captain of the Host Ivan Deles
Dernier.
Principal Sojourner Leon L.
McCarty.
Royal Arch Captain L. L. Hor-
ton.
Master Third Veil John L. Stamp.
Master Second Veil Harry E. Tin-
cher.
Master First Veil William F.
Wetenkamp.
Sentinel Robert M. Mann.
Following the" session of the chap
ter and the installing of the offi
cers, the members enjoyed a very
much enjoyed luncheon and social
hour until final adjournment.
UNIVERSITY EXTENSION COURSE
The University Extension Division
now offers courses in extension for
adults on the elementary and high
school levels as well as the college
courses. Persons wishing to avail
themselves of the opportunity to gain
additional school training or college
credits should see Lloyd O. Leyda, di
rector of Plattsmouth Study Center,
or by phoning 103.
Fred Wehrbein
Heads Committee
President's Ball
Getting Organization Active for the
Big Event on Tuesday, Jan
uary 30th, 1940.
Fred Wehrbein, King Korn of
Kass Kounty for 1940, has been se
lected as the general chairman for
the President's ball to be held on
Tuesday evening, January 30th,
1940.
This event is held on the birthday
anniversary of President Roosevelt
and is for the benefit of the victims
cf infantile paralysis, the funds
raised being used in the foundation
to afford treatment for the victims
of the dread malady.
The movement is wholly humani
tarian in its purpose and annually
men and women of all political and
religious faiths join in the support
Df the most worthy movement.
Mr. Wehrbein is getting hi3 assist
ants lined up and every effort will be
made to make this one of the most
successful of these dances held in
Cass county.
Dewey Reed to
Seek Nomination
for Commissioner
Files as Candidate for Republican
Nomination in the First
District of County.
Prom Monday's DaHy
Another entry was made in the
1940 political marathon this morning
when Dewey C. Reed, one of the well
known residents of this section of
Cass county, made his filing for the
republican nomination to the post of
county commissioner first district.
Mr. Reed, who is a native son of
Cass county, has made his home in
Plattsmouth for the past twenty-four
years. He has served as graderman
in the highway department of the
Qounty for a number of years and for
two years was engaged in the state
highway department in this capacity.
Mr. Reed feels that with his ex
tensive knowledge of road work and
familiarity with the affairs of the
county that he would be well quali
fied for the post he is seeking.
PRESENT FINE PROGRAM
At the Presbyterian church at
Cedar Creek Sunday evening a very
pleasing Christmas program was pre
sented by the young people of the
church under the direction of Mrs.
Hans Franke.
The program was a Nativity
pageant entitled, "The Quest of the
Magi," in which Miss Alice Gretta
Lehnst and Miss Lois Wagoner served
as interpreters of the pageant.
The well loved Christmas carols
were nicely sung by the young peo
ple's choir, and beautifully inter
preted the Christmas Story.
The. decorations vividly broughl
out the scene of the Nativity the
blue star-lit sky, the outstanding
guiding star and the manger being
used. The entire program was ren
dered by the light shed from many
large white candles which also fur
nished part of the decorations.
During the program Frank A.
Cloidt, accompanied by Miss Estelle
Baird at the piano, was heard in a
vocal solo, "The Birthday of a King,"
and Dr. H. G. McClusky who min
isters to this church spoke on the
subject, "Our Quest for the King To
day."
Many chairs had to be brought
from the nearby homes to seat the
large audience that attended. Those
attending from Plattsmouth were Dr.
and Mrs. McClusky, Mr. and Mrs.
F. A. Cloidt. Miss Estelle Baird and
Mrs. H. F. Gansemer, besides many
who came from Louisville to hear
this fine program.
SHOWS IMPROVEMENT
Edward Donat, Sr., has been con
fined to his home for the past week.
He has been suffering from a leg
ailment that has caused him a great
deal of distress. Today he was able
to look after his business feeling a
little better. .
VISITS IN OLD HOME
Charles A. Patterson, of Arapahoe,
Nebraska, was here Saturday for a
few hours visit with his relatives
and old friends, being en route from
Omaha to his home. Mr. Patterson
is a brother of Mrs. T. H. Pollock
and Rae F. Patterson, with whom he
had a very pleasant visit and also
meeting a number of tha old time
friends.
Rotary Club is
Visited by 113th
Dist. Governor
Charlie Oviatt of Sheridan, Wyoming
Speaker at Weekly Luncheon,
Brings Fine Message.
Charlie Oviatt of Sheridan, Wyo
ming, was the speaker at the
weekly luncheon of the Plattsmouth
Rotary club on Tuesday at the Hotel
Plattsmouth. Mr. Oviatt is the Ro
tary governor of the 113th district
CHARLIE .OV I A T T
which comprises Colorado, Wyoming,
and portions of Nebraska and New
Mexico.
The luncheon was presided over
by George Jaeger, vice-president.
owing to the illness of R. W. Knorr,
president. Superintendent L. S. De
voe made the presentation of the dis
tinguished guest.
Mr. Oviatt, a graduate of Mich
igan State college, one time member
of the faculty of the University of
Wyoming as professor of dairying
and now president of the Wyoming
Creamerymen's association, M r.
Oviatt brought a sound message to
the Rotary members on problems of
the day and of the opportunities to
serve the community.
NEW RADIO STATION TO
OPEN AT FREMONT DEC. 19
Another radio station tn Nebraska
beginning Dec. 19. Station KORN,
with studios-in the Pathfinder hotel
and the transmitter and antenna
tower a mile east of town, will
broadcast daily from 6:00 a. m.
to 10:00 p. m., an announcement re
ceived by the Journal states. The
wave length on which the new sta
tion will operate is 1370 kilocycles,
which means they will be heard at
point 137 on most modern radio dials.
The power will be 250 watts big
in the early days of radio, but small
compared to present day 10.000 and
up to 50,000 watt stations.
SHOOTS PROVE SUCCESSFUL
The trap shoots which are held
north of this city along highway No.
75 by Jess Ogden and the Nord
Brothers, have -proven very success
ful and they are announcing a shoot
for the coming Sunday.
The shoot last Sunday was one of
the most successful that has been
held and a large crowd was present
to enjoy the shooting and the social
features provided in cards.
BINGO PARTY
Bingo party and plate supper at
Bestor school, Dist. 42. Dec. 15 at
8 p. m.
MISS RUTH ALEXEN,
dll-2tw Teacher.
PROGRAM PLATE SUPPER
A plate supper will be served and
a program given at the Falrview
school, Wednesday, Dec 20. Kath
erine R. Meisinger, teacher. ltw
",f2D wife
Santa Claus is
Coming Here by
Plane Saturday
Will Leave Omaha Airport at 1:00
and Arrive by 1 :30 To Broad
cast from Plane in Flight
Lumir Gerner, chairman of the
committee that has been named to
welcome Santa Claus to Plattsmouth
Saturday, December 16, advises the
Journal he has received word from
the jolly old fellow that he is again
traveling by airplane this year in
order to conserve time and visit a
greater number of towns.
Despite the injuries he suffered in
a plane accident two years ago,
Santa still sees great possibilities in
travel by air, as compared with any
of the other methods he has used in
years past in coming to Plattsmouth
and the many other towns that are
clamoring for a pre-Christmas visit.
"Last year's trip down the Mis
souri river was a great treat," says
Santa, "but altogether too slow for
anyone as busy as I am just now.
So. I will reach Plattsmouth this
year by plane."
The landing field has not been
selected, but Santa says there is no
need for worry as he will travel with
a pilot with extensive experience in
flying over this part of the middle
west, and equipped with a radio, so
they can advise the committee of
their location just as they land and
a conveyance be sent to the field to
bring him in.
Santa's messages from the plane,
as they leave the Omaha flying field
will be picked up and broadcast over
the Main street public address 6ys
tem.o the children may know he
is on the way. They expect to fly
down the river, bo he can get an
aerial view of the route he traversed
last year via boat. The plane will
not be able to wait to take him back
late in the afternoon, and it will be
necessary to take him back to Om
aha via car, so he can catch another
plane out of there that night for
his annual visit to "Mac" and the.
good people at Watson, Mo., who
always welcome him with open arms.
The plane bearing him here will
leave the Omaha airport at one
o'clock, a few minutes after his ar
rival by plane from Des Moines, and
should land near Plattsmouth In
time for his appearance on Main
street at 1:30 -the hour originally
announced. The radio broadcast of
his air trip and landing will start
just as the plane leaves t)maha, be
ing carried over the public address
system.
There will be the usual honor
guard to welcome him, picked from
the public and parochial schools of
Plattsmouth and the rural schools
of Cass and adjoining portions of
Sarpy county.
Besides greeting his young friends
from over this territory, Santa will
have a gift for each boy and girl.
After completing his gift distribu
tion, Santa will repair to the special
house prepared for him, on North
Fifth street, just back of the Platts
mouth Bank building, where he will
spend the afternoon interviewing all
good little boys and girls who want
to whisper their desires into his
receptive ear.
This will be his only appearance
in this locality before Christmas eve,
when he makes the rounds of the
housetops distributing good cheer to
all the world.
HAS HAND INJURED
Tom Mendenhall, residing in the
south part of the city on highway
No. 75, was severely injured Sunday
morning shortly before 10 o'clock
while sawing wood at his home. A
power saw was being used to saw
the wood and in operating the saw
and while guiding in the wood the
left hand of Mr. Mendenhall was
drawn into the saw and the Index
finger of the left hand was almost
severed and also the middle finger In
jured but not dangerously.
The Injury bled profusely and he
was rushed to the office of Dr. Wil
bur S. Eaton where he was given
treatment and later taken to the St.
Joseph hospital at Omaha for treat
ment. It Is hoped that the section
of the Index finger that was so se
verely Injured may be saved.