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Nebr. St.i? ITHorical Society ku, Vol. No. LV PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 15, 1940. 'NO. S9 Masons Hold Installation of New Officers Open Installation Brings Larg-e tendance of Members, Families and Eastern Star. riom Friday's Paiiy Lasi evening Plattsmomh lodge .'o. C. A. F. & A. M. held installation of the officers for the year 1940, the event being an open ceremony at which the families of the members as well as the members of the East ern Star were guests. The impressive ceremonies were conducted by Raymond O. Cook, de puty grand custodian, with William A. Robertson, past grand master of the Nebraska A. F. & A. M. as chap lain and William F. Evers. past mas ter of riattsmouth lodge as the mar shal. The officers installed were: W. M. Ralph Wehrbein. S. W. Wayne A. Bennett. J. W. John E. Parkening. Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt. Secretary Leslie W. Kiel. S. D. J. Howard Davis. J. D. Ivan I)e Les Dernier. Chaplain Dr. II. G McClusky, - DD. S. 3. Dr. O. C. Hudson. J. S. Howard E. Wiles. Tyler John E. Schutz. Following the installation cero monies a verv fine program was pre sented in the lodge room, participated in by a number of the local people, j Thp tipwIv installed master and " . , , ,, . thf wardens of the lodge were called ! upon and gave a few remarks and extended the welcome to the mem- ers of the group. The Eastern Star quartette com prising Mrs. Harry Nielsen, Mr3. J. R. Reeder, Don C. York and Ray mond C. Cook, gave several numbers that were much enjoyed and proved a lovely feature of the program. Stephen Devoe. one of the younger musical artists of the city was pre sented in a vocal solo. Carl J. Schneider, past master of Plattsmouth lodge, extended the greetings of the former masters to the newly installed officers and the retiring master. J, has so efficiently carried on tn" j have robes made for the choir mem work of the office. b;rs. Robes will be made for almost Misses Jacqueline Wetenkamp and a iiunireu- students who comprise the Mary Helen Dill, local high school j(.noir. The project was begun by students gave a most charming vocal severai cf the senior students at the solo as their part of the interesting j suggestion of their parents, who program of the evening. Allan White, well known local musician, was heard in a cornet solo p.iven in his artistic manner. The accompanists for the musical part cf the program were Mrs. L. S. Pvvoe. Mrs. Roy O. Cole and Mis Ruth West over. ments were served to the members cf the group. Delegations were present from Ne braska City. Weeping Water and Ne hawka to enjoy the installation and meet with the local Masons. IILLIE SCHMIDTMANN 76 From Friday's Daily "Billie': Schmidtmann was born in Mantitowac, Wisconsin, 7G years ago yesterday. He spent his boy hood there; when a young nnn he looked to the west, and soon found himself in Plattsmouth. then a young town and facing the friendly and promising west. The town looked good to him then and has always. In this his adopted home he set out to do his full portion to make it the best town for business, to make u home and to rear a family. He ha3 proved a most excellent citizen and business man. A most ideal family has grown up around he and his wife, all excellent citizens. Yesterday h3 quietly observed the passing of his natal day, enjoying a good degree cf prosperity and a host of good friends, who wish him and family many more years of happiness, health and prosperity. CARD OF THANKS Deeply appreciative of the many acts of kindness shown our beloved one in his last illness, the aid and sympathy shown us at the time of death, we desire to express our heartfelt thanks. Also we wish to thank those who assisted in the fu neral services and for the beautiful flowers. Mrs. W. W. Wasley, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Wasley. UNDERGOING TREATMENT Dr. W. S. Eaton is at the St. Cath erine's hospital at Omaha, as the re sult of a very severe attack of the fiu and also a throat irritation that has proved very painful. The con- jditicn of the physician was such At-jthat it was thought best to havo I him taken to the hospital for caro arid treatment for a few dnys at jleast. Death of Martin Nelsen at Farm Home Wednesd'yfe Resided on Farm-West of This City for Pp.st Thirty Years Fu- Jt-leven. plattsmouth Creamry Has Produced I asked, while the scoring of Yelick. neral to Be Saturday, j The following students were selec l-, 237.000 Pounds of Butter Past imith and David rapidly sank any jed for characters in the operetta: j Year Volune Greater. j hopes that might have been enter Late Wednesday afternoon Martin 'se Stephen Dovoe ! Uained by the boys from Mills for a Nelsen, 70. a resident here for the !. !.';? ;,se f.V.ona Joma" A greatly increased volume of'vietorv. jpast thirty years, passed away at the the farm west of this city. Mr. Nelsen had not been in good health for the past few years but was net critically ill until the last five weeks when he has failed very rapid- jJack Ralph Stave ly until death. i David Fowler, Jr., musical instruc- Mr. Nelsen was a native of the! tor, is directing the musical parts, jkingdom of Denmark and came tojLumir Gerner is in charge of the the United States when eighteen .dramatical parts, and Miss Harriett jyears of age. In his native land he 'Porter is assisting them by direct- had been apprenticed as a cabinet maker and which trade he followed for several years. In his home he has manv beautiful examples of his i 1 work and wood carvins Pricr to coming to Plattsmouth j Mr. and Mrs. Nelsen resided in Mills; county. Iowa, coming to riattsmouth j in 1910 and locating on the west of the city where they farm i :since resided. Mr. Nelsen is survived bv the : widow, the only relative here, as well as a brother and sister residing in the old country. SEEK FUNDS FOB B0BES A project has been "started by j members of the Plattsmouth high j3CVi0Ii a cappella choir members with R. Reeder who:tne assistance of their parents to have agreed to co-operate in any way possible. The response to this co operation has been excellent. The project is to be financed by proceeds from the operetta. "And It Rained." which will be enacted at the high school auditorium Tuesday evening. February C and other sources of revenue. The Plattsmouth Sewing Center of which Mrs. Paula Eaiker is head will make the robes and, thereby, aid in making it pos sible for the members of the choir to wear these robes for contest ap-! 1 Ipearances. j The committee in charge of all i arrangements for the robes is as j follows: Helen Hiatt. Shirley Peter- I sen. Wilma Sv.atek. Aileen Reed, and Catherine Strickland. LEAVE FOR WYOMING From Tbursi3n v's Daily Mr. and Mrs. Harold Albert of Green River, Wyoming, have been here for a visit with their relatives in this city and vicinity. They were guests of the family of Mr. Albert and also with Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Lillie, the latter a sister of Mrs. Al bert. Mr. Albert is connected with the Union Pacific at the Wyoming town WlllCn nas t;umru mum inuic as home of the "Green River Ordi-! nance." j Thev left last evening for their I ;nome. SHOWS NICE IMPROVEMENT Reports from the St. Joseph hos pital at Omaha state that Miss Mary Rosencrans, of this city, who is there taking treatment, is showing a fine improvement in her condition. The family and friends are pleased to note her Improvement and it is hoped that she may soon be able to return home. Plattsmouth offers a splendid ,,- . . . . ... market for farm produce. Local! Tocts' 18 in nurses training. Mr. dealers always pay top prices. iSharp has a patent on his invention. Music Depart ment to Present Operetta Soon "And It Rained" Will Be Given by Hlh School Music Depart- ment February 6th. j The Plattsmoutn nigh school ran- sic department are rehearsing and arranging for the presentation of the j I famous operetta, '"And It Rained," j ! which will be enacted at the high I school auditorium the evening of i lesday, February 0. The operetta .hich was written by Lee-Clark, i: lone of the best sellers in this class of product ion and contains a cast of M'lle f'l.nrav Wilma Swatek John Elliott jjonn Rkhl. Steele Black Joe York Denis Bruno Reichstadt Maibelle Helen Hiatt Curley Russel Nielsen Maisie Maxine Graves Fred Warren Allbee jing the dancing parts. In addition to the cast, according jto the report of Mr. Fowler, the en- tire chorus will participate in .... tli- operetta, thus offering the benefits of participation in such a project nearly a hundred students. to The proceeds of the operetta will be used to purchase materials for; havejwhieh to make robes for the high school a cappella ohoir members. Everyone in the community will b: jasked to co-operate and help make Ithis big event a success so that ! Plattsmouth's musical students may ! be equipped with these robes, thus making it possible for the local high 'school to he represented in a more fashionable manner. The operetta will be presented at j 8 p. :n. Tuesday. February C. FIND FOB DEFENDANT Tuesday and Wednesday the coun ty ccurt was busy with the trial of the damnge suit of William J. Rau land the Union Fire Insurance Co., vs. I loyrl Johnson. The action was one for damages resulting from an auto collision that occurred r.n the highway east of Ungle on April 24. 19:;9. The plain tiff in the case had filed a petition asking $173.46 on one count and $80 on a second count for damages. The defendant Johnson, filed a cross petition asking damages in the sum There were a lrtrge number i witnesses called in the case and a number from Bo chland, It'dith Basin county. Moat ana, where the defendant resides. The case was given to the jury comnosed of J. F. Meisinr-pr Hptii-v jStarkjolini John Bajecki Mlcha;, jHild, Louie Born. B. G. Wurl. I Last evening the jury brought in .a verdict for the defendant in the full amount asked, $1 in 54. Attorney J. Howard Davis r.pperr ed in the case for th? defrdant. FORMER RESIDENT IN OMAHA One of the distinguished guests at the Paul Lemke home in Omaha, Monday evening. January S was Mr. Ewing Sharp, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Sharp, former Platts- i mouth residents. Mr. Sharp was en route to an electrical convention in Connecticut end following the con vention he intended to visit in New iYork. Mr. Sharp, following in th? footsteps of his father who was an j inventive genius, went to Connecti cut in the interest of an electrical delayed action switch, which he has invented recently and which is be ing financed by some Hollywood, California, financiers. Mr. Sharp lives in Hollywood. California. Other members of the family well known 1 in the United States army; Lafay ette Sharp, who conducts a business office in Los Angeles; and V. Aus- trotta Sharn hotter Vnn w n hcra r.a HORSES BRING GOOD PRICE Rex Young", the well known auctioneer, reports a very success ful sale held for Cyrus Livingston at the Jameson farm near Nehawka. June of the features of the sale was jthe good price brought by the horses. .One team of thrtH'-year-old horses !v. r.s sold to John Gtkeniier of Louis Isle at $lf)7 each, a very fine price iand also an excellent k-sh in every -respect. j Local Industry Shows Fine Out put for the YearjinT; business was shown by the Platts-j mouth Creamery at their annual imorth with 19 points, but the great meeting this week, stockholders of ; game played by Yelick was an inspir the company receiving a five per j at ion to the team as he was a tower cent dividend, the third year that I of strength in the offensive and with this has been made under the effi-jthe Platters' stellar guard. Cor bin cient manageme nt of George K. Het- j Davis, checked repeatedly the thrusts rick. j of the Glenwood quintet. In defen- The creamery in the past year has . sive play Captain Smith. Noble and shown a large output of butter. 237.- j Steinkamp showed their class. The 000 pounds being manufactured for Ipiatters out raced, outpassed and out the market in this period of time. j played the visitors in every depart- The meeting at the Mynard com- ment of the game, munity center helc their election of! Edmunds, forward of Glenwood, officers. John Hobscheidt and H. L. led his team ill scoring with ten Gayer being renamed to the board ' points, while Hines, center of the let directors; the board will later j Ulect the other of! leers of the com- pany. The members of the party had j the pleasure cf a very interesting j talk by George Shoemaker of thejfirst scores from the gift shots. Farmers Union, dlsctisfcing the work j Woodhead scoring fcr Glenwood and of the Farmers Union throughout the j York for Plattsmouth. But ere sec ?ountry and state. In addition tcj3nds had clicked the Platters opened the talk two reels of "Our Cang" up their barrage on the bucket. Ye romedies was shown as well as mo- ij(-k scoring two field goals and a tion pictures of tie activities of thejfree toss. Smith two field goals and Farmers Union, these being very in- steinkamp two field goals and a gift teresting to all of the large audience, 'shot. The score at the first quarter iwas 14 to 5 for the Platters. PATRONS OF THE PLATTSMOUTH P0ST0FFICE Platters really pouring in the shots jas Smith opened with a field goal To many of you. who have con-land followed by Yelick with thre? sidered me worthy of being Platts-: baskets in rapid succession. Martin mouth Postmaster. I will be able to -scored a nice side shot and Smith personally say ' Thank you!" To again hopped in a basket. The seor.? many, this notice will convey my ap- at the half time was 20 to 10 for preciation. the Platters. To those who have considered mej The fateful third quarter was unworthy or have considered some-jreally the sinking of any chance for one else more worthy, let me say that this is America vVe are glad to be able to thus honestly differ and do so with very little bloodshed. It is our duty to support the candidate we believe to be most deserving and whose selection will best serve pub lic interest. Our most vital custom is that after each contest we forget the conflicts and remember that we are united as citizens of one city, one county, one state and of the one United States, and thus we must remain. MILO W. PRICE. FINNISH BELIEF FUND There will be a meeting in the as sembly room in the Public Library next Monday evening, January 15. at 7:30. to consider the procedure relative to raising funds in Platts - mouth' and vicinity. It is hoped the churches, schools. Rotary, veterans, women's clubs, farmers, business men, commercial club and any and all other organizations as well as individual citizens, will be repre sented at this meeting, so that the plan adopted will meet with general approval. D, O. DWYER, d&w County Chairman. ASSISTING IN CLERK'S OFFICE From Saturdav'j Dally Mrs. Ralph Yiles, former clerk of the district court, was back at her old cflice in the court house today. She is assisting Miss Helen Warner, deputy clerk of the court, during th illness of C. E. Ledgway, the clerk. Mr. Ledgway, a patient in the U. S. Veterans' hospital at Lincoln, is reported as doing very well and responding in fine shape to the treatment given him. He is now be ing given tlool building treatments and will be at the .hospital for some time. Platters Trounce Glenwood Team by 53-30 Score Sharpchooting; of Smith, Yelick and Davis Leads the Platters to a Sweeping- Victory. From Saturday's Daily . The Glenwood high school basket- I ball team whose annual tilt with j the local quintet is always a classic suffered last night on the local court i from the blitzkrieg staged by the blue and white, the locals rolling up a score of 53 to 30. le pupils of Coach Hoffman were he rarest form, the playing of it he whole team all that could be Smith led the scoring for Platts- visitors also showed well in the oi- fensive and was particularly good in .the free throws. In the first of the game the two teams opened cautiously with th? ! The second stanza witnessed the j the visitors to head the red not j Hoffmanites. In this quarter Davis was sharpshooting. with three field goals and a free toss. Smith garnered two. and Yelick and Noble one each. For the visitors Hines showed good form in this quarter to annex two baskets. The score at the quarter was 41 to IS for the Platters. The last quarter of the game saw the visitors desperately striving to narrow down the margin between 'the teams but Smith and Noble kept the Platters in the scoring. Th? shock troops were sent to the floor by Coach Hoffman and in the last moments of the game the reserves were checking the Glenwood thrusts as the final whistle gave a 53 to 30 victory to the Platters. In the curtain raiser, however. 1 the Glenwood seconds rolled over the Junicr Platters by the score of 33 to 20. Between halves Miss Irene LaHod-v entertained the fans by singing "Oh Johnny," and giving a toe tap dance. She was accompanied at the piano by Miss Ruth Westover. The box score: Plattsmouth (53) FG FT PF TP Smith, f 9 1119 Gayer, f 0 0 10 Steinkamp. f 2 1 2 5 Martin, f 10 3 2 Noble, c 2 0 14 White, c 0 0 0 0 Yelick, g 7 2 1 16 Shiffer, g 0 0 0 0 Davis, g 3 14 7 York, g 0 0 10 ,?lliffer S 24 5 Glenwood (30) FG FT Ray, f 2 0 Scott, f 0 0 Edmunds. 1 4 2 Widows, f 0 3 Hines, c 2 3 Woodhead, g 0 2 Osterholm, g 1 0 Williams, g 1 0 14 53 PF TP 2 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 10 o 7 4 2 10 10 4 30 MRS. BERGMAN QUITE ILL Mrs. John Bergman of Manley is quite ill at the family home at this .ine. Mrs. Bergman is suffering from the ejects of double pneumonia an I her condition is such th;U it is im possible for her to be removed to a jhc-pital. The ailing lady's husband is o nephew of Mr. and Mrs. John Bergman of this city. Death of Well Known Nehawka Lady, Mrs, Stum Mrs. Bhoda Banning Sturm 67, Passes Away After Long; Illness Funeral Today. Funeral services were held this afternoon at the 11. P. Sturm home at Nehawka for Mrs. Rhoda Banning Sturm, C7, whose death had occurred late Friday night from complications after an illness of over five years. Rev. W. D. Lenker, of the Methodist church conducted the services. The burial was at the Mt. Pleasant ceme tery. Rhoda Banning was born in Wyo ming precinct, Otoe county, January 17, 1S73. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Banning. On November IS. 1S90. she was married to Henry P. Sturm at the home of her parents in Otoe county. Mr. and Mrs. Sturm resided at Wyoming and old Factoryville until locating on the farm north of Ne hawka. Surviving are her husband and one daughter, Mrs. Chester Stone, Ne hawka: two sons. J. Melvin Sturm, Nthawka and Gail A. Sturm, Scotts bluff. Four grandchildren, one sister, Mrs. Emma Sheldon, Nehawka, and n brother. James Banning. Wauna. Ore gon, also survive. One daughter Sara, died November IS, 1917. Sketch of Life of Mrs. Emily Sayles, Pioneer Born August 17, 1850. Came to Cass County When Four Years of Age Lived Near Greenwood. Mrs. Emily Elizabeth Sayles, daughter of Oliver and Sarah Ward, was born at Savannah, Mo., Aug. 17. 1S50. She was married to John Sayles in IS 67, and they were the parents of four children. Her hus band preceded her in death, as did two of the children, Anna May and Oliver Eldred. The others are Mrs. John E. Gable of Waverly and Mrs. Laurel Johnson of David City. Two brothers also survive. Charles Ward of Elmwood. and Otis Ward of Oconto; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. She died Jan. 7 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John E. Gable, at Waverly. A few months more and Mrs. Sayles would have rounded out her 90th year. She was buried Jan. 9 at Greenwood. When 4 years old. with her par ents she crossed the Missouri river at Plattsmouth. They settled near Louisville, where her parents home steaded, and where she grew to womanhood and was married. She and her husband moved out to the Republican valley and took a home stead. They passed thru many pri vations and not a few dangers. In dian scares were not uncommon, nor were prairie fires and grasshopper plagues. The Sayles family lived in sod houses and dugouts. They saw big herds of buffalo on the plains, and now and then a deer or an ante lope was brought in to supply the family table. Finally they were forced by untoward circumstances to abandon their claim and return to Greenwood. Mrs. Sayles had lived there for the best part of 50 years. Her husband was in business there for about 30 years. She was a mem ber of Greenwood Christian church. During the past few years her health had declined, and toward the end she suffered greatly, but up to the last her mind was clear. Cass county Tias no ttonaeil In debtedness, as, like the state, we have paid cash for our hard sur faced roads and other improve ments aa ws went. L. H. Petersen, Old Resident, is Called to Death Native of Denmark He Has Lived in This Community Since 1885 Funeral Service Saturday. j From Friday's Dally j Late.last night another of the long j time and honored residents of this jcommunity was called to rest, Lauritz i Hansen Petersen, SI, passing away fin" an illness of short duration. he last few days the condition of Mr. Petersen had been critical, he gradually sinking into the last long sleep. Mr. Petersen has for the past fifty four years been a resident of Platts mouth with the exception of a short time spent in homesteading. In his life here he has been a splendid citi zen and one that the community will greatly miss. Lauritz Hansen Petersen was born at Humble. Denmark. September 5, 1S5S. spending his boyhood in his native land and where in 1STS he was married to Jensine Rasmussen. Mr. and Mrs. Petersen came to th? United States in 1SS3. coming direct to Nebraska and locating at Platts mouth where Mr. Petersen's two brothers, J. C. and R. J. Petersen were located and' engaged in the operating of a meat market, where Mr. Petersen was engaged for som- time. Mr. Petersen was for a few years engaged in working in the local shops of the Burlington, but thc greater part of his years was spent, in operating a small truck and fruit farm in the southwest part of the city. The last few years Mr. and Mrs. Petersen have lived In the home at Seventh and Gold tsreets. Nine children were born to Mr. and Mrs. Petersen, two of whom. Charles and James, have preceded the Tather. The widow and seven chil dren are surviving, the children be ing Martin Petersen of this city; Mrs. Minnie Ransdell. Tacoma, Washington: Mrs. Sophia Mayfield. Plattsmouth; Andrew L. Petersen. South Sioux City, Nebraska; Mrs. Anna Cook. Tacoma. Washington: Edgar L. Petersen, Lincoln and Mis.? Mary Petersen of this city. There are also surviving eleven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. From Saturday's Datly This afternoon at 2 o'clock at the chapel of the Horton funeral honi9 was held the last rites for L. II. Petersen, old resident of the com munity. Despite the extremely se vere weather conditions many of the old friends were present to pay their last tributes to his memory. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor ot the First Presbyterian church, h?d charge of the services, bringing a message of comfort to the members of the bereaved family and the many old friends. Frank A. Cloidt gave two numbers during the service, "The Last Mile Df the Way" and "Saved by Grace." Miss Estelle Baird serving as the accompanist for the songs. At the conclusion of the services at the funeral home the body was laid to rest in the family plot in Dak Hill cemetery. The pallbearers were old friends and neighbors of the family, James C. Comstock, Ed ward II. Gradoville, E. J. Richey, John J. Cloidt. Charles Petersen and John E. Schutz. the latter two being nephews of the departed. SUFFERS HEART ATTACK Julius A. Pitz, former county com missioner, is confined to his home In the south part of the city as the re sult of a slight heart attack suffered Friday. lie had overexerted himself in butchering and which made neces sary his being given medical treat ment. He is reported a9 resting easily today but still in bed and un der care. RETURNS TO LINCOLN Mrs. Myra Utter, who has been spending a short time here visiting with the old friends has returned to Lincoln. She is expecting later to go to the west coast to visit with friends. While here she was a guest of Mrs. R. A. Bates and with other friends. i