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MONDAY,. AHtIL 8 190. PLATTSMOUTH SEMI - WIEEXT JOUSNA1 PAGE THETS Former Gov. Weaver Pays a Visit to City Advocate of Waterways Improvement Is Heard in Address at the District Court Room. From Friday Dally An enthusiastic crowd assembled at the district court , .room last ; eve ning at 8 o'clock to hear an address by the .Hon.-Arthur. J. .Wearer. Mr. Weaver, with his son, arrived in Plattsmouth at 7 o'clock and was met at the hotel by a committee of interested persons. A. L. Tidd presided at the meet ing and introduced the speaker. Mr. Tidd. in his introduction, called at tention to the fact . that for more than a dozen years, Mr. Weaver had worked continuously for the making of the Missouri river navigable from St. Louis to Sioux City, the work being done under the army engineers and having progressed to the point where this spring and summer the channel will be open for navigation as far north as Omaha. Mr. Tidd pointed out that Mr. Weaver had been president of the Missouri Val ley Navigation association and the Mississippi Valley Navigation asso ciation, which organizations were composed of business and Industrial interests in the various cities and towns along the river; the expense being borne by these associations. He pointed out that the thousands of dollars spent in the vicinity of Platts mouth had resulted in great benefit to the merchants of the city which kept the business interests of the city in a prosperous condition dur ing this depression. ' Mr. Tidd also said that by reason of river navigation it would now be possible to obtain the location of the Data Shoe company at Platts mouth, which manufacturing com pany, If located here, would employ from five hundred to one thousand men. He also" pointed out that a large coal mining company had visit ed this city,' looked the situation over and contemplated barging- coal from their mines to Plattsmouth and then distributing throughout this western territory from' this city!" He were under way for the building of an elevator on the river front which would furnish a market for the sur plus grain produced in this statu south of the Platte river; that in 1937 the elevators at Muscatine, Iowa, were able to pay for from 4c to fic a bushel more for corn than was paid elsewhere, . and that if the natural flow of grain came to the ele vator at Plattsmouth it would mean approximately 10,000 trucks coming into the city annually; that they would receive their pay at the ele vator and would probably be a great benefit to the business interests of the city. , Mr. Tidd then Introduced the speaker, the Hon. Arthur J. Weaver, who dwelt .to a considerable extent on the benefits of river navigation to the towns and cities along 'the river.'as well as the agricultural area within the shipping bounds of the river, saying that Plattsmouth ought to become a prosperous city with a very largely increased population. He pointed out that prior to the building of the Panama Canal this great inland territory had a market on the Pacific coast for a large quan tity of their surplus agricultural products, and that after' the building of the Panama Canal, shipments could be made from the eastern por tion of the United States to the Pacific coast for less than half the freight charges from Nebraska to the Pacific coast. He also pointed out that more than a d oxen of the large wholesale and jobbing houses and manufacturing industries in the city of Omaha were forced oat of business by reason of their markets having been taken away by the building of the Panama Canal, lates of which was the removal of the manufac turers of the F & F. Cough Lozenge. Mr. Weaver also poiated out that river navigation would benefit the railroads rather than injure them; that on the rivers and lakes now navigable there had been built up industrial Institutions and that the Increase in the freight income to the railroads run into the hundreds of millions of dollars. He also pointed out that agricul tural Nebraska could not become prosperous until the farmers received a parity price for their products pro duced on the farms and ranches, and that if he wereelectel to congress he would never cease his efforts until such legislation was enacted as would give to the farmer parity, price for the products of the farmers and the agricultural Interest be put on an equal basis of prosperity with indus try, professions, and financial inter ests. He predicted that many Indus tries ' would come to this territory by ieason of navigation and the low ering of freight rates, so that we would have more jobs for the men and women in this territory who seek employment; that we would have larger consumption of our agri cultural products nearer home; that the pay rolls in industries would make the merchants and banks in the cities along the Missouri river, and . for a wide reach ' of territory throughout the state, mor3 prosper ous. He said he' was heartily in favor of the security program Ret up f( r the benefit of the aged, the blind, and crippled children, anl the un employed; that, he was in favor of reducing government expenses; that he was opposed to super-government in the state and the nation; that this country,. under no circumstances, should be. drawn into any, foreign war and that he would oppose any effort made to involve this country in the wars abroad at this time. Track and Base ball Occupy the PHS Program Workouts Being Held for Track and Baseball Teams Who Start Season This Week. The program of the athletic de partment of the high school has been taken to the open field in the work out of the tracksters and the base ball talent in the school. Coach Hoffman is also lining up his tennis and golf teams who will also be pitted against rival schools. Tryouts in the track events have showed very well, Joe Phillips in the broad jump, showed 18.8, a very fine showing. In the 220 Allan White showed well in .24 with Richter, York. Noble and Phillips also showing a good record. In the mile event Malen Powell made the race in 5.40 and Warren Allbee in 5.47. The 440 racer is Clarence Favors .who has made an excellent showing in the track sports and made his; record at .62. i-. ,jln tie, field sports, there is !a great deal of interest.: In the shot put; Allan White, captain, made 37.8, Bill Steinkamp, 37.1 and Joe Tork 36.8. In the discus "White has 119, Steinkamp 112 and York 106. ' The' boys are working hard in preparation for, their opening meet which will be at Tarkio on Satur day. The members of the squad who will make the trip to Tarkio will be White, Phillips, York, Steinkamp, Allbee, Powell, Favors, Richter, Noble. The team also has an Invitation to the triangular meet at Auburn to compete with Nebraska City and Auburn squads. In the baseball workouts Coach Hoffman has had Phillips, Noble and Smith in pitching tryouts, altho the weather has been very much against the successful work of the pitchers. Jimmie Jones Is to take the receiving end of the team again this season. In the Infield tryouts are York, Lutz, Phillips, Chovanec, Parriott, while in the outfield Steinkamp, Toman, Nielsen and Dow are looking good. The tennis teams which are being lined up will include Lars Larson and 'Don Martin in the singles and Ralph ,Hilt and Stephen Devoe In the doubles. The golf players of the souad will be lined up for the season, including Bill Knorr, veteran of last year. The Lincoln high school are to bring their golf team here for the track meet In May, the announcement has been.. received by. Coach Hoffman. PINOCHLE WINDERS. LISTED With a score of 6030 Arthur Sal erno. was awarded. the prize in the men's classification and Mrs. Frank Konfrst, Sr. won the- women's prize for her score of 5660 at the pinochle tournament last evening. Six tables of pinochle players comprised the attendance list this week. Guests included Mr. nd Mrs. Jack Reno, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde r.rittaln, Mrs. Albert Gray, Mrs. Bruce Flelschman, Trank Kvapil, Mrs. Albert Young, George Sheesley, Joseph Kvapil, Ar thur Salerno. James Clark. George Olsen, Mrs. Frank Konfrst, Sr., Harry ilybon, Frank Kalasck, Jr., Jerry Konfrst, Mr. Gray, and Misses Emma Mendenhall, Florence Rhoades, Phyl lis Robbins and Maymie Mendenhall. Miss Phyllis Robbins and Frank Kalasck, Jr. served as hostess and host. . . .' ' Runners-up were Mr. and , Mrs. Jack Reno Mrs. Reno having 5650 and Mr. Reno having 5780. Governor R. L. Cochran Visitor in Plattsmouth Large Crowd at District Court Room to Hear State Executive Present Cause for Senate Race. A large crowd was present at the district court room Friday evening to greet. Governor R. L. Cochran, candidate for the. democratic nom ination for the United States senate, the governor having a very en thusiastic reception from a decidedly friendly audience. Attorney J. A. Cap well served as chairman and introduced Governor Cochran for his talk. : In his opening Governor Cochran stated jthat this primary was of more than usual importance in that it was in a presidential year, that in the past seven years a new philosophy of government had been brought into effect, the result of the primary may have a vital reflect on these policies. Speaking of the senatorial battle Governor Cochran stated that the records of the candidates should be compared as to consistency, devotion to the best interests of the people of the state. Governor Cochran pointed to his pledge in 1934 of no more new taxes on the people of the state, a pledge that he had kept. In seeking the senatorship there had been nothing personal against Senator Burke on the part of the speaker, but the record and stands of Senator Burke had led to the demand for someone better understanding Ne braska and its needs in the national program. The speaker called the at tention of the audience to the fact that Burke had voted against the original AAA measure, had in twenty-two votes on administration cast but one vote for the Roosevelt spon sored tills. Governor Cochran stated that while the farm program might not be perfect, it was a move in the right direction and should have had the support , instead of opposi tion of the senator. The vote of Burke against the Holding bill was cited as another of the administra tion measures opposed. Governor Cochran called attention to .the, fact that, in -the last seven years there had been more legislation enacted for labor than in the past seventy years, and In these Senator Burke opposed many of the measures for labor betterment. In the next six years there would be many conflicts of public and pri vate interest, in which .case the speaker believed the state of Nebras ka should have a senator that would support the welfare of the public against the greed of private inter ests. - - Touching the matter of debate, Governor Cochran . stated that the records of the candidates as to the stand on the things most pertinent to Nebraska, was much more import ant than smoke screens of neutrality, reciprocity pacts or others that might be injected Into the debate. He call ed attention to the Simmons-Burke joint debates in 1934 when Simmons had taken a strong position of con servative action, of opposition to alleged unconstitutional measures, while Burke had contended that there was no danger in the Roose velt policies, that if sent to Wash ington he would uphold the hands of the president. Burke had won in the election, but Simmons apparently in the debate as Burke, as senator, had followed completely the theories that had been urged by Simmons. Governor Cochran called attention to the fact that Burke had weighed the matter of making the race as an independent or democrat, had en dorsed the candidacy of John N. Gar ner against that of the president. The Burke record showed his votes to be opposite those of Senator Nor ris, that his stand had won him commendation from the conservative republicans. " Governor Cochran in his conclu sion urged support of Roosevelt and his policies for the good of the state and nation. ALLAN WHITE IN DISTRICT MEET Many pupils from eastern Nebras ka were competing in the district declamatory contest of the Nebraska Activities association at North Bend Friday. Allan White in the dramatic de clamatim class, w?s the only repre sentative of the Plattsmouth high school, placing excellent in his of fering. Miss Frances Payzant, of Schuyler, being rated as superior in this class. .In the class B entries Weeping Water secured two awards, tlobert Willis being rated as superior in the Interpretative oratory, and Marjorie Moore, extemporaneous speaking. HAVE A FINE DANCE From Friday's Daily Last evening the members of the Plattsmouth Golf club, their ladies and invited guests, had a very de lightful time at the social dance given at Eagles Hall. The attend ance was very pleasing, a fine group being present to take part in the event. The dancing party was one of the most attractive of the early spring season. Invite Inspec tion CCC Camps of the Country Anniversary of Foundation of ' CCC Seven Years Ago 1,500 Camps Over. the Country. James J. McEntee, director of the Civilian Conservation Corps, has in vited the public to inspect the CCC camps during the observance, the week of April 7, of the seventh fin niversary of the launching of the CCC program. "I hope," Mr. McEntee said, "that all citizens who are interested in the welfare of youth and the safe guarding of our huge natural re sources, wealth of timber and top soil, will take the time this coming week to visit one or more CCC camps and see for themselves just what the nation is doing for its unemploy ed youth and what these youth are doing for the nation. "In behalf of the Federal Security Agency, the war department, which enrolls, feeds and houses the CCC men. the department of the interior, which supervises CCC work projects in parks, on the public domain and on wildlife and reclamation projects, the department of agriculture which supervises all work in forests and all erosion control and drainage rehabil itation work on iarms, and the vet erans administration, which selects the war veterans of the CCC camps, I extend the most cordial invitation to the public to have a look at the CCC program. "The cooperating departments are proud of the .part they have played in the CCC and they join with me in ''orMr.g that our seventh anniversary 'open house observances' will be utilized by the public to learn moTe about the activity of the corps. ' ' "Over the next few days virtually every one cf the 1,00 widely dis tributed CCC camps will hold 'open house at which the camps will be open for public inspection. As camps are located In every state, this means that the anniversary.observances will be nation-wide in scope. Most of these observances will be held on or about April 5, the. anniversary of the issuance by President Roosevelt of the executive order setting up the CCC organization and directing the secretaries of war, Interior and agri culture to cooperate in the launch ing and administration of the pro gram. "We are teaching the young men who are In our care that it is their duty, as future fathers and teachers of the coming generations, to as sume responsibility for the proper care of the country's natural wealth. We are showing them that mankind must cooperate with Mother Nature and must respect her laws. Our pur pose is the common-sense use of our resources, for the sake of human happiness. "I hope that as the public visits our camps and mingles with the men and boys in them, it will regard the corps as a great development agency, charged with the dual task of training our youth and conserving the nation's basic sources of wealth. Public collaboration in the celebra tion of our anniversary will b a token to the enrolees that the na tion is watching their progress and wishes them well." EETUENS TO KANSAS HOKE Mrs. O. M. Hardtarfer, poet laureate of the sixth district, Feder ation of Women's clubs of Kansas, returned to her home In Lenara, Kansas after a two-weeks visit in this city with her sister, Mrs. J. J. Jewett. Journal Job Printrnu ttea. ClarenceBrothers Disc Sharpening on Your Farm PHONE - 2541 Union - Nebraska. Sketch of Life of William P. Nickels, Pioneer Father of a Number of Cass County People Passed Away January 28, 1940 at the Age of 90. i William Perry Nickels, known to all as "Uncle Will," was born near Madison, Clark county, Indiana, July 26. 1849, and died Jan. 28, 1940, at his home near Dunnegan, Mo., at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 5 flats. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 31, at the home east of Dunnegan. preached by the Rev. Mr. Kitter man, pastor of the C. P. church at Dunnegan. Interment was in the Dunnegan cemetery under the direc tion of White, Erwin & Jenkins. His parents and a number of his brothers and sisters preceded him in death. He was married to Charity Adeline Carrol Sept. 24, 1874. To this union twelve children were born, all of whom are living: Mrs. Effie Car neal of Dunnegan, Mo., Mrs. Daisy Noblett of California; Miss Adah Nickels of Dunnegan; James Nickels of Dunnegan; Dallas Nickels of Dun negan; Mrs. Corda Flint of Arapaho, Okla.; Mrs. Ora Barnes of Cedar Creek, Neb.; Carl Nickels of Weep ing Water, Neb.; Mrs. Laura Wor than of Murray, Neb.; Mrs. May Campbell of Dunnegan; Mrs. Clara Rhoden of Plattsmouth, Neb.; Don ald Nickels of Plattsmouth, Neb. He also leaves his wife, 49 grand children, 39 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; one sis ter, Mrs. Joe Nottingham of Dayton, Tex., and three brothers, D. C. Nick els of Dunnegan, Mo., S. B. Nickels of Hampton, Nebraska and G. P. Nickels of Bradshaw, Neb., also a host of other relatives and friend3 who loved him dearly. Mr. Nickels moved from Indiana to Illinois, and from there to Missouri 54 years ago. They have lived on the home farm for the last 51 years. He made a profession and united with the Christian church some 50 years ago. He suffered a paralytic stroke in November, 1935, and had been con fined to his bed since then. He suf fered Intense pain at times but bore It patiently and wanted to live to be with his loved ones. On Saturday afternoon, the day before hi3 death, he seemed to drop into a peaceful sleep, from which he never aroused just quietly slept on to the end. Dearest Daddy, sweetly sleeping, In that grave so far away; Although time is swiftly passing, Tet so fresh the memory of that day. When you left us, Dearest Daddy, Left this world so drear and grey For the -world so bright and happy. Where you'll meet us on that day. Though we miss you, dearest Daddj', Miss your love and tender care, There is perfect consolation That you're waiting for us there. Where there is no grief and sorrow, Where cold death can never come; We'll be waiting, watchin, praying. Till Jesus calls us home. When we're tired and weary stricken. When our hearts are grieved and sore: Then we miss you, dearest Daddy, For you comfort us no more. Tho the days are sad and lonely. And our burdens hard to bear There is perfect consolation That you're waiting. for us there. PAPER TO AT.ARTTJI At least one copy of the G. F. W. C. Golden Jubilee edition of the riattsmouth Evening Journal, pub lished Saturday, March 30 th, will find its way to Alaska. "William Jahrig, Jr., newspaper man at Ketchikan, Alaska, will re ceive a copy of this fine edition from his uncle, R. C. Jahrig, of this city. (Political Advertising) TO? vim IGNAC PAVELKA OBITUABY Ignac Pavelka was born in Czecho slovakia, on July 31, 1869 and died at his farm home in Victory com munity twelve miles east of Nio brara on March 23, 1940 at the age of 70 years, 7 months, 23 days. ; At the age of nineteen he immi grated to the United States, coming directly to Saunders county, Nebras ka where he was employed on a farm. He received his schooling in Bohemia and came to America with no money a stranger in a strange land. Kind friends, Joe. Somer and his mother helped him to get to America and he worked hard to re pay them the money they paid for his immigration. These friends open ed their home to him and when he was not working he enjoyed the shel ter of a good home, kind friends and Mrs. Somer was as a mother to him. He worked at farm work in Saun ders county several years and In 1891 came to Knox county where he farmed for two years. He went from here to Cuming county and the next year returned to Knox county and rented a farm seven miles southeast of Niobrara. Here he farmed, alone, and experienced many hard prob lems as he continued to learn the American language and grow accus tomed to American ways. February 2Sth, 1899, he was mar ried to Frances Jelenek of Verdigre and in 1901 he and his wive moved tr the farm -which he purchased, twelve miles east of Niobrara then known as the E. M. Hall homestead. Here they worked together to build a home. To this union was born three sons and five daughters. With his faithful wife at his side he met all the hardships of pioneer days, pro riding for his growing family with all the endurance of other American pioneers. In the same conservative way he taught his sons to carry on the farm work. He took a, small part in social affairs but was a member of the Z. C. B. J. lodge at Niobrara for the past 36 years and enjoyed the lodge work. He was a resident of Knox county for 49 years and 39 of these years he has lived in Victory community where he will be missed. His strong physical health showed no signs of a break until about two years ago. He then began to fail in health and in November 1939 was taken tc Yankton hospital where diagnosis of his condition revealed a cancerous condition and he returned to the farm home November 6 and-gradu-ally grew worse until the great sum mons called him home last Saturday morning. He enjoyed the pleasure of having his children all at home for a short visit, last fall, and bis wife, and two sons Frank and Wil liam and daughter Anna, daily ad ministered to his needs and comforts All the children attended the funeral except Mrs. Lois Finan of Palo Alto. California and Mrs. Herma Hofer who due to 111 health were unable to attend. He leaves to mourn his departure, his wife Frances, five daughters; Mrs. Anna Meiers of Niobrara, Mrs. Mary Parsons of Atkinson, Mrs. Lois Finan of Palo Alto. Calif.; Mrs. Helen O'Donnell of Plattsmouth, Mrs. Herma Hofer of Niobrara, and two sons Frank and William at home, also four grandsons, three grand daughters, and a host of friends One son Arthur died In infancy. He had no living relatives in America but a host of friends who will miss him. Niobrara Express. HERE FROM IOWA MrB. Lydia M. Davis, of Indian ola, Iowa, arrived In this city Wed nesday and will spend the next few days visiting with her sister, Mrs M. S. Briggs. Mrs. Davis is a for mer employee of the Masonic Home. LAND, FARM and -RANCH BARGAINS FOR SALE Alfalfa hay. Call 169-W. ltw FOR SALE Span of Jenny mules. Glen Mel singer, Plattsmouth. a8-3tw FOR SALE Improved six acres situated one mile west of Oak Hill cemetery. See Mrs. Mary Nelson or phone 4521. a8-2tw FOR SALE SPLENDID EIGHTY Splendid SO acres, 4 miles west and one mile north of Murray, the S SW Sec. 7-11-13, Cass county, Ne braska. T. H. Pollock, Phones No. 1 and 66, Plattsmouth, Nebr. M-T Death of Aged j Resident of Nehawka Today Mrs. Sarah M. Pittman, 90, Dies This Morning at Home of Daughter, Mrs. Robert Chapman. i From Fridays Daily This morning at 10 o'clock, Mrs. Sarah M. Pittman, 90, a long time resident of southern Cass- county. died at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Robert Chapman, at Nehawka. Mrs. Pittman had been in very feeble health for several years, in the last six of which she has been blind. The deceased lady was born at Corydon, Indiana, being married in that state to Thomas Pittman. They later moved to the west and in 1894 came to Cass county, locating near Avoca where they spent the remain der of their lifetime until in 1934 when Mrs. Pittman moved to Ne hawka to be with her daughters. Mr. Pittman preceded her in death in There is surviving the death of Mrs. Pittman, two sons and two daughters, War Pittman, of Omaha, Marion Pittman, of Avoca, Mrs. Laura Flelschman, and Mrs. Chap mand, of Nehawka. There are also nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren. One son, C. L. Pitt man, of Nehawka. There are also the mother in death. , 4-H CLUB MEETING Many 4-H clubs are being organ ized now that extension work is re sumed in this county. Seventeen members in the Mynard community are enrolled in the "Sylvan Dale Forestry Club." The first meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Leonard and family, Sunday after noon. Plans for the club were dis cussed and the officers are: Richard Cole, president; Whipple Leonard, vice-president; Robert Cole, secre tary; Clark Wiles, reporter; Forrest Leonard, Ipader; Ivan Weatherwax, assistant leader. After the business meeting an en joyable social time was had, and de licious refreshments were served. ',; CLARK WILES. Club Reporter. Join the Journal' growing list of Semi-Weekly subscribers. It costs only $2 per year. REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE MURRAY STATE BANK of Murray, Nehr. Charter No. 578 In the State of Ne braska at the Close of Business March 26, 1940. . , . Assets Loans and Discounts 195,C3(.E4 Overdrafts 190.40 I'nlted States Government Obligations, direct andor fully guaranteed C4.042.00 Obligations of States and Political Subdivisions 1.1C8.74 Lawful Reserve: Cash, Bal ances due from Banks, Cash Items in process of collec tion 49.748.S Banking Premises owned $ 2.100.00 Furniture and Fixtures 900.00 3.000.00 TOTAL ASSETS $313,676.04 Liabilities Demand Deposits of Individ uals. Partnerships and Cor porations $112,669.25 Time Teposits of Individ uals, Partnerships and Cor porations 143.E1S.77 Demand Deposits of State, County, City and other Po litical Subdivisions 19.C31.88 Time Deposits of State, County. City and other Po litical Subdivisions 1.750.00 Cashier's Checks 163.09 Total Deposits, $277,627.99 Other Liabilities 4.80 TOTAL LIABILITIES .'$277,632.79 CAPITAL, ACCOl'XT Capital Stock Common $ 20,000.00 Surplus Fund 10.000.00 Undivided Profits (Net) 1.043.25 Reserve f r Contingencies. etc 5. 000. CO Total Capital Account ao.d-i.V25 Total Liabilities and Capital Account $313,(76.04 MEMORASDA PledKea Aaaeta aad Seesrttlea Laaaed) (Book Value) t'. S. Government Obligations, direct and guaranteed, pledg ed to secure deposits and other liabilities $ 20.493.00 S reared aad Preferred Liabilities Deposits secured by pledged assets pursuant to require ments of law $ 17,011.01 State of Nebraska 1 County of Cass j I, Charles H. Boedeker, Cashier of the above named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement Is a true and correct copy of the report made to the Department of Banking-. CHARLES IL BOEDEKER, Cashier. Attest: W. G. BOEDEKER. Director G. M. 24INFORD. Director . Subscribed and sworn to before me this 4th day of April. 1940.- W. A. ROBERTSON. (Seal) Notary Public. (My Commission expires Aug;. 24, 19451