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Nefcr. State Hicicrical Society 3 VOL. NO. LVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 1940. NO. 18 Arnold Lillie Sweeps City in Great Victory Making Fifth Race for Office Sweeps to Win by Majority of 503 School Bonds Win. The voters of tne city Tuesday save to Arnold J. Lillie, democratic candidate for mayor, a majority of CO 3 against James W. Holmes, repub lican, rewarding his long battle for the mayorship by a win after four previous defeats. Lillie was the win ner in every ward of the city, rofling up large majorities in wards that in the past had strongly " opposed him. It was a great personal victory for the mayor-elect. With the new democratic mayor, two new democratic councilman were returned to replace republicans in the second and fifth ward3, Don Seiver, former councilman In the second and George Thun, newcomer In the fifth ward being winners over their republican candidates. SeiveT rolled up 57 majority while Thun was the winner by 9 over C. R. John son, South Park merchant. City Clerk Albert Olson, running for re-election also showed a great race, sweeping back to office by a majority of 428 against his opponent Vincent Kelley, leading in all of the wards of the city. It was apparent from the first that Mr. Olson was headed for victory as the returns rolled in from the wards that were giving heavy democratic majorities. City Treasurer M. D. Brown also secured re-election by the fine ma jority of 459 showing formidable strength in all sections of Jhe city, with a great majority in the second ward to blaze the way for nisi win. "" In the councilmanlc race, three of the incumbent members, E. A. Webb, republican in the first ward, Frank Rebal, democrat, in the third and John E. Schutz, republican in the fourth were all re-elected by substan tial majorities. Webb received 89 majority over John Bergman, Rebal 84 over D. S. Sumner, and Schutz 24 over Ray Shafer. Early returns over the city showed the tend in the board of education battle with Dr. R. P. Westcver and E. A. Wurl as leading the way to their victory, but the intense interest and enthusiasm in the general city ticket overshadowed the contest for the school posts. The result in the city on the gen eral ticket showed the results to be as follows: , Mayor Lillie, D., 1,012; Holmes, R.. 509. Clerk Kelley, D., 531; Olson, R.. 959. Treasurer Brown, D., 983; Wos- ter. R., 520. Police Judge C. L. Graves, un opposed for the office of police Judge, was sitting pretty with his usual large vote rolled up by his friends over the city. The vote on the city ticket in the various wards was as follows: First Ward Mayor: Lillie, D.. 160, Holmes. R., 116. Clerk: Kelley. D., 101, Olson, R.. 175. Treasurer: Brown. D., 161, Woster, R.. 119. Councilman: Berg man, D., 95, Webb. R., 184. Second Ward Mayor: Lillie, D., 258, Holmes. R., 129. Clerk: Kelley, D., lf.8, Olson, R., 235. Treasurer: Brown, D., 268, Woster. 114. Councilman: Seiver, D.. 222, Tiekotter R., 165. Third Ward Mayor: Lillie, D., 272, Holmes, R., 136. Clerk: Kelley, D., 148, Olson, R., 254. Treasurer: Brown, D., 280, Woster, R., 120Councilman: Rebal, D., 243, Sumner, R., 159. Fourth Ward Mayor: Lillie, D., 190. Holmes, R., 83. Clerk: Kelley, D., 77, Olson. R., 190. Treasurer: Brown. D., 164, Woster, R.. 104. Councilman, Shafer, D., 123, Schutz. R.. 147. ' Fifth Ward Mayor: Lillie, D., 132, Holmes, R 45. Clerk: Kelley, D., 67. Olson, R., 105. Treasurer: Brown, D., 110, Woster. R.. 63. Councilman: Thun, D., 94, Johnson, R., 85. Frank Bestor sells Tager's "Hybrid Seed ''-rn, grown in Nebraska, at $3.50 d 94.50 bu. Cull 350. HELPS IN GOOD WORK County Surveyor Robert M. Mann is receiving the thanks of the Platts mouth high school athletic depart ment, his alma mater, for the assist ance given in getting their field ready for track practice. Mr. Mann surveyed and laid out the field to be improved and which the boys of the school are completing today. They have a very fine 300 yard lap track marked at five yard inter vals. The truck Is in the best shape for some seasons. It is expected that th? workouts will be started this afternoon for the season. George Jaeger Named President of Rotary Club L. S. Devoe, Vice-President, John E. Frady, Secretary, Richard Sparkler, Treasurer. From T"slv" Dally The Plattsmouth Rotary club at their session today held the annual election of officers with the follow ing being named: President George Jaeger. Vice-President L. S. Devoe. Secretary John E. Frady. Treasurer Richard Spangler. Sergeant-at-Arms G. K. Hetrick. Directors E. H. Bernhardt, George Dobson. The new officers are among the veterans In the club and who have been active in the work of the organ ization. The new president is the superin tendent of the Burlington Refriger ator Express Co. shops in this city and has served In an official capacity in the club a great deal of the time. Ray Brice, of Lincoln, was a guest of the club and gave a most interest- n;J talk on "India," mystic country where Mr. Brice had resided for nany years, being well acquainted with the people of the country and their customs and habits. The club received the boys who will be members of the group from the high school for April, they being Harlan Gallaway, senior and Corbin Davis, junior. Guests at the luncheon were Rev. raul Iverson of Hastings and N. C. Abbott of Nebraska City. L. S. Devoe was the leader of the program. REDUCTION IN FARM LAND AND CITY IMPROVEMENTS At the meeting of Cass county as sessors held in this city Monday, it was voted to reduce the assessed val uation of farm land, exclusive of im provements thereon, 10 per cent for the year 1940. It was also voted to make a 10 per cent cut in assessed valuation of the improvements on city and village lots, not including the ground. County Assessor W. H. Puis says the total assessed valuation of farm land, exclusive of improvements, in the county last year was $21,655,550. The reduction will cut $2,165,555 from thi3 figure, leaving the 1940 land valuation around $19,400,000. Mr. Puis also reports the 1939 assessed valuation on improvements on city and town lots, exclusive of the land, was $2,417,500. The 10 per cent cut on these will amount to $241,754, leaving the 1940 figure in the neighborhod of $2,176,000. The 10 per cent valuation cut will probably require higher mill levy to carry on some of the functions of government. Assessors are beginning their work this week and will be busy through out most of the month of April. BIRTH OF BOY Mr. and Mrs. Donald Harris are the parents of a boy born to them Saturday, March 30 at St. Mary's hospital, Nebraska City. The infant is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bierl, Plattsmouth, and Mr. :nd Mrs. C. F. Harris, Union. SHOWING IMPROVEMENT The many friends of Mrs. D. F. Waller will be pleased to learn that she is now showing Improvement after an illness that has covered sev eral weeks. While still far from well she has improved very much. School Bonds, Paving Proposal OK'd by Voters Dr. JL P. Westover and E. A. Wurl Named to Board of Education tt Tuesday's Election The intense battle over. the city ticket at the election Tuesday ovr shadowed the voting for members of the Board of Education and the dif ferent bond proposals that were be fore the voters for consideration. The vote on bonds was lighter, due to the fact that a considerable num ber of the electors were not qualified to cast their ballots on this Issue. In the race for members of the Ecard of Education, the vote showed Dr. R. P. Westover, former member, leading the race, with E. A. Wurl, veteran member of the board also polling a handsome majority over the other two aspirants. The vote was as follows: Dr. R. P. Wesjtover 995 E. A. Wurl 740 Robert Cappell 530 J. Howard Davis 355 The vote on the proposition for the issuance of bonds in the amount of $35,000 by School District No. 1 for the erection of a new grade school building found favor with the voters, carrying by a large majority. The vote was 8 S3 for the bonds and 374 against the proposition. The referendum on the issuance of bonds for the payment of the city's share of the cost of repaving Chicago avenue, showed a majority for the proposition, 695 voting for and 578 against the proposition. This is only a referendum vote, taken to ascertain the sentiment on this question, as the council has the power to create such a district -on a federal or state highway, but felt an expression lrom the voters' was very important. The vote on the proposition of the acceptance of the American Legion building showed 595 for the accept ance and 704 against, the vote on this portion of the twin-ballot pro posal being much closer than that on the second half, which called for the issuance of $25,000 bonds for the purpose of completing the basement story of the present building for use as a municipal auditorium. The vote for the bonds for the building show ed 479 for the proposition and 724 against. The Legion had offered to give the structure to the city, subject only to the existing $2,200 remaining indebt edness, provided It was to be com pleted, but made no effort to "sell" the proposition to the public. CREAMERY ELECTS OFFICERS The board of directors of the Plattsmouth Creamery held their meeting on Friday for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. The following were named: President W. F. Nolte. Vice-President John Hobscheidt. Secretary Roy O. Cole. Treasurer Henry F. Nolting. Directors John W. Murdoch, A. A. Wetenkamp. The directors heard a discussion of plans for" the establishment of :a cold storage plant here, one similar to that proposed last year. It is hoped to have this located conven iently in the city where meats, fruits and vegetables can be stored in ap propriate seasons and provide the patrons all year service. WINS IN SCHOLASTIC CONTEST Margaret Hall of Crete, Nebr., won first place in first year algebra and first place in first year Latin in the scholastic contest sponsored by the Kearney State Teachers college on March 29, 1940. Superior, Netr, was first, Hastings second and Crete third. Margaret is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Rummel of Plattsmouth. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mies Josephine Warga, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warga, of south of the city, is at the St. Cath erine's hospital at Omaha, recovering nicely from an emergency appendec tomy. Miss Warga, who is a junior in the high school, was taken ill Friday and later was taken to Omaha for the operation. ' HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLL The following are the honor roll students for the third quarter, 1940: Freshmen Catherine Conis, Rob ert Cole, Raymond Evers, Robert jGrassman. Sophomores Betty Ault, Wilmer i Covert, Maxine Graves, John Slatin !eky. Juniors Frances .Bierl, Robert Ccok, Edwin Hiber, Maria Lentz. Shirley Leonard, Shirley Walling, Ronald Lester, Betty Jo Libershal, James Mauzy, Joe Noble, Ruth West over, Verona Toman, Florence Fisch er. Seniors Audrey Balrd.Frank Dall, Mary Helen Dill. Darlene Hennings, Richard Hitt, Whipple Leonard, Glenn Lutz, Allan White. R. D. Stine Dies at Home Near Union Tuesday For Many Years Merchant in South Cass County Town Lifetime Resident of Liberty Precinct R. D. Stine, 76, a lifslong resi dent of the Union community, died Tuesday at 1:20 a. m. at his home north of Union, death coming as the result of a heart ailment, from which he has long been a sufferer. His condition in the past month has been serious. The death of Mr. Stine occurred on the farm north of Union on which he was born June 10, 1863. He waB a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stine, pioneer residents of south Cass coun ty. Mr. Stine was married at Union in 1895 to Miss Annie Grimes, daugh ter of the late. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Grimes, also pioneers of that community. . Mr. Stine was a naerf hant of Union from 1915 to 1925 :when he retired from active business. During the years of his operation of the store he had continued to make his home on the farm, driving to and from home each day. He was a member of the Presby terian church. Surviving is the widow and three children, Mrs. May Dysart, Murray, E. Stine, Custer, S. D., and George E. Stine, Union; two brothers, John Roy Stine, Plattsmouth and W. L. Stine, Union: one sister, Mr3. George Johnson, Eurwell. . SARPY COUNTY HAS TWO UNICAMERAL ASPIRANTS Sarpy county, which is the "other half of the third legislative district has two candidates for membership in the state law-making body to three from Cass county. Both Sarpy county men have been visitors in Plattsmouth withill the last few days and placed advertising with the Journal, which appears in this issue of the semi-weekly as well as in later issues of the daily. They are David N. Crofoot. whose post office address is LaPlatte, and M. P. Petersen, who receives his mail from a rural route leading out of South Omaha. Both are prominent farmers in their localities. The three Cass county aspirants include Fred Carstenr Avoca; W. B. Banning, of Union; and William A. Metzger of Cedar Creek. The names of all five men will be found on the non-political ballot in this issue of the Journal. The two receiving the highest number of votes in the primary next Tuesday will become the nominees in the fall election. COUNTY COURT NOTES From Tuesday's Daily New filings in the county court today in the probate section carried petition for the probate of the estate of Emmor F. Marshall, deceased oi Weeping Water, Frank S. Marshall, being named as the administrator. In the estate of John Bornman, de ceased of Louisville, probate of tht will was asked and the appointment: of Hulda Graham as executor. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. Charles Mead of Murray, 13 in the Methodist hospital at Omahu where she is recovering nicely from an operation. She was operated on last Monday and has hopes of beim; home In a few days. . Assessors Meet with W. H. Puis, County Assessor Discussion of Plans for Making the Annual Assessment cn Property of Cass County People. From Monday' Dally The court house was the scene of more or less stir today as the pre cinct assessors of Cass county were here for the meeting with County Assessor W. II. Puis. The members of the assessing force were all here v ith the exception of Paul Marshall, of Stove Creek precinct, who has been ill and unable to attend. County Assessor Puis outlined the plans fcr the making of the assess rient, the various features of the l.iw that would have to be followed, also suggesting on the valuations to te made on the property to be assess ed. The assessors here for the meet ing comprised: E. P. Betts, Eagle, Tipton pre cinct; Roy Coatman, Alvo, Green wood precinct; Lawrence Coolman, Greenwood, Salt Creek precinct; Paul Marshall, Elmwood (sick) Stove ('reek precinct; Wm. Bourke, Mur cock, Elmwood precinct; M. E. Bush itell, Ashland, South Bend precinct; John Hopling, Weeping Water, Weep ing Water precinct: William Rhee han, Manley, Center precinct; Ed IJorley, Avoca, Avoca precinct; Henry Ragoss, Louisville, Mt. Pleas i.nt precinct: E. A. Jurgensen, Louis ville, Louisville precinct; O. V. Lund berg. Nehawka, Nehawka precinct; William Porter, Union, Liberty pre cinct; H. A. Meisinger, Cedar Creek, Eight Mile Grove precinct; Alfred Gansemer; Murray, West Rock Bluff precinct; W. A. Wheeler. Platts mouth, East Roclr Bluff - precinct; Geo. W. Snyder, Plattsmouth, Platts mouth precinct; Chris R&smussen, Weeping Water, Weeping Water 1st ward; Roy Haslem, Weeping Water, Weeping Water 2nd ward; John A. Libershal, Plattsmouth 1st ward; James Rebal, Plattsmouth 2nd ward; Miles Allen, Plattsmouth 3rd ward; John E. Schutz, Plattsmouth 4th ward; Edward Gabelman, Platts mouth 5th ward. STATE LiaUOR COMMISSION STAGES RAID SATURDAY Saturday night shortly after 11 o'clock a force: of agents of the Nebraska state liquor commission, visited the city, securing a warrant and raiding the Hi-Way club south of this city. The party was headed by State Special Deputies Spellman and Ir win, who secured warrants charging selling alcoholic liquors without a license. The party made their way to the club which is a membership organization, they were admitted and seized some beer and liquor found in the place. The stocks taken are claimed to be the private property of the members of the club, it is stated. The stock taken was placed in the custody of Sheriff Joe Mrasek by the state officers to await decision to its final disposal. It was stated at the office of County Attorney Walter H. Smith today that It was expected an amend ed information would be filed in the case. The operators of the club and at tendants were released for appear ance later. None of the members of the club found at the place were held. UNDERGOES OPERATION Harry Walters, BREX employee who resides at 638 South Sixth street, was operated on Monday morning shortly after 8 o'clock at the Clarkson hospital, where he has been the past several days. Mr. Wal ters was able to withstand the oper ation very well and is getting along as well as can be expected. VISITORS FROM NEHAWKA Edward Knabe and sister, Miss Florence, of Nehawka were here for a few hours to look after some mat ters in the county court regarding the estate of their father. Marion Tucker of Nehawka was also a court house visitor this morning'. HAVE FINE TRIP Mr. and Mrs. Emmons J. Richey, who have been enjoying a visit in Oklahoma and Texas, have returned home after a most pleasant stay with the relatives and old friends. At Tulsa, Oklahoma, they were guests of Mr. and Mrs. John V. Beverage and fam'ly, the ladie3 being sisters. While at Dallas, Texas, they visited with Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Richey, Mrs. Fannie Dickson and sister. Miss May Richey, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dickson and Norman Dickson, brother, sisters and nephews of Mr. Richey. They report the season in Okla homa as late this year, conditions usually being well advanced at this season of the year. Platter Debate Team in State Tournament Lose to Lincoln in District Finals at Lincoln. But Win Bipht to Par ticipate in State Contest. After successfully surviving five rounds of debate, Plattsmouth lost to Lincoln high in the district finals at Lincoln March 29th and 30th, thus qualifying for the state tournament. Plattsmouth's debate squad, com posed of Ruth Lowson and John Mor ris on the affirmative and Bill Rob ertson and John Morris on the neg ative won a 3 to 0 decision over Auburn in the first round at 10:30 Friday morninsr. The next round found Plattsmouth on the negative opposed to Jackson high. From this debate Plattsmouth emerged with an other. 3 to 0 scalp in its belt. The third . round Plattsmouth's better speakers opposed Lincoln's statistics compiled from months of "study. In this encounter Plattsmouth suffered its first' defeat. Plattsmouth again met and won from Jackson in the fourth round. Three teams now remained in the tournament, Wymore, Lincoln and riattsmouth. Plattsmouth drew a bye the fifth round while Lincoln eliminated Wymore. Plattsmouth's team is now reaching- its peak and has a good chance of winning In the state. A public debate will be staged some time in the near future. GOVERNOR COCHRAN COMING Governor R. L. Cochran will be in this city on Friday evening for an address on the Issues of the day, at the district court room at 8 o'clock. This is the first visit of the governor to this city since the start of the campaign. The governor is expected to have a very large audience as he comes to his native county to address the peo ple of the community in support of his candidacy for the democratic nomination for United States senator. LOCAL PEOPLE RE TURN FROM HOSPITALS John Brink, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Brink who was operated on for the removal of his appendix re cently, returned home from the St. Joseph hospital Saturday. He was brought home by Dr. W. S. Eaton. Mrs. Raymond Wiysel and little son, Matthew Darrel, returned to their Plattsmouth home, 1727 Pearl street Sunday. The infant son was born at the St. Catherine's hospital, Omaha, Saturday, March 23. HERE FROM IOWA Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Long, of Pacific Junction, Iowa, were here Sunday for a few hours visit with relatives and friends and also at the home of Mr. Long's parents near Louisville. On their return they were accom panied by Mrs. Hattie Kirker, mother of Mrs. Long. MRS. SEYBERT IN HOSPITAL Mrs. Andrew Seybert Is In the Clarkson hospital recuperating from a sinus operation, which she under went Tuesday morning. She was taken to the Omaha hospital Satur day and last reports from the hos pital were that her condition is somewhat improved. Plattsmouth Students Rank High in Contest Weeping Water Students Head Clas3 B. Awards at Suh-Distnct Declamatory Contest. The sub-district declamatory and one-act play contest of the high schools of this section of Nebraska were held at Nebraska City Saturday, in which the Plattsmouth contest ants scored high, two superior, two excellent and one good. In the one-act play contests in vhich Plattsmouth was not entered, Nebraska City won Class A and Weeping Water Class B. The Class A contestants were from Plattsmouth, Auburn and Nebraska City, while ten Class B schools wero entered. In oratorical readings, Marie Lentz, Plattsmouth, was rated as superior. Allan White, Plattsmouth, was superior In the dramatic read ings. Stephen Devoe of this city, scored excellent in the Class A original or atory, while Albin Chovanec was ex cellent in the extemporaneous class. One of the largest groups and in which the competition was the keen est, was that of the humorous read ings in which Renee Brown of this city was rated good. Other ratings in the declamatory contest were as follows: Oratorical readings, Class B Su perior: Bob Kimsey, Stella; Robert Willis. Weeping Water. Excellent: Francis Grady, Greenwood; Lillian Thomas, Louisville; Raymond Black, Eagle; Mary Klaurens. Nehawka. Good: Marie Vogt, Elmwood. Class A Superior: Marie Lentz, Platts mouth. Excellent: Jean Castner, Au burn. . - Dramatic readings, Class B--Su-perior: Helen Plasters, Stella. Ex cellent: Dorthalee Wegner. Louis ville; Evelyn Barton. Weeping Wa ter. Good: Janet Reagon, Brattoi Union; Gertrude Wood. Elmwood. Average: Winifred Lambert, Green wood. Class A Superior: Allan White, Plattsmouth. Excellent: Ray mond Conley, Auburn. Humorous readings. Class B Su perior: Mildred Fish, Shubert. Lx- rellent: Mona Handley, Nemaha;. Rebecca Quinn, Weeping Water. Good: Laura Mae Flies, Stella; Adele Kvsnz, Elmwood; Una May Leech, Bratton Union; Elberta Al frey, Louisville. Average: Shirley Buckingham, Greenwood: Anna Jane Hart, Eagle. Class A Superior: Mary Alice Lehr, Auburn. Good: Renee Brown, Plattsmouth. Extemporaneous speaking. Class B Superior: Marjorie Moore, Weep ing Water. Excellent: Lee La Tour, Louisville. Class A Superior: Eu gene Harper, Auburn. Excellent: Al bin Chovanec, Plattsmouth. Original oratory. Class B Excel lent: Virginia Johnson, Weeping Water; Telford Straidley, Greenwood. Class A Excellent: Stephen Devoe, Plattsmouth. One-act plays, Class B Superior: "Smokescreen," Weeping Water. Ex cellent: "Sparkin'," Louisville. Good: "Dola's Learnln'." Elmwood; "The Winner." Nemaha. Class A Excel lent: "Little Oscar," Auburn. McKEAN-MARSHALL WEDDING Saturday afternoon at C:30 at the office of County Judge A. H. Duxbury, occurred the marriage ot Mrs. Rose McKean, of Silver City, Iowa, and Mr. Adam -Marshall, well known local railroad man and poli tical leader. Mr. Marshall had driven to Silver City to accompany his bride-to-be back to this city for the wedding ceremony. The marriage lines were read by Judge A. II. Duxbury In his usual impressive manner as the lives of the bride and groom were Joined. Following the wedding at the court house the bridal party enjoyed a wedding dinner at the Hotel Platts mouth. The bride Is a native of Fremont county, Iowa, but has lived for a number of years in and near Silver City where she has a very large circle of warm friends who will Join in their well wishes for the future happiness of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall. The groom is an employee of the BREX shops in this city and has made his home here for a great many years. He Is well known for his activity in political circles and was formerly councilman from the fifth ward. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall will con tinue to make their home here.
