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Netr. State Historical Society VOL. NO. LVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, TEURSBAY, JUNE 6, 1940. NO. 3G Local Girl is Graduated from Nursing School Miss Ellen Kelly Receives Cum Laude Honors in Class of 42 at the St. Joseph Hospital. Miss Ellen Marie Kelly, a senior of the St. Joseph hospital unit of Creighton University, was given cum laude honors of a class of forty-two graduate nurses. The scholarship vas awarded by the St. Joseph's Hos pital Alumni association to the stu dent of highest scholastic achieve ment and In general efficiency. Miss Kelly has been active in the Student Nurses Association, Liter ary club, Student Council, Mission club, and assistant sodality prefect. Commencement activities began Sunday, May 2G, with a mass for the graduates, celebrated by Rev. Joseph A. Ilerbcrs, S. J.. "Senior Night" was observed Monday when students and faculty members said good-bye to their graduating seniors. Programs were held in individual schools. The annuj.1 Univer- ! sity - Alumni Spring C.nnvnra 1 lfn a n A f banquet was held I Tuesday evening with Frank Pelle grin giving the ad dress. Honors and awards earned by students were dis tributed at this oc- casi0n. Most Rev. James H. Ryan, bishop of Omaha, gave the address at bacca laureate services Wednesday evening, May 29, at 8 p. m. Commencement exercises were held Thursday in the gymnasium at 10 a. m., -J., Francis McDermott as speaker.. Father Zuer- j cber, university president, presented awards and degrees. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Terryberry, Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly, and Miss Anna Jirousek were among the Cass county people who attended the com mencement exercises Thursday morn ing. Accompanying them back to Plattsmouth was Miss Kelly, who graduated, and remained here for the Memorial day only. The graduate nurse Miss Ellen Marie Kelly is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. WTilliam Kelly, who live in Mt. Pleasant precinct. Among her relatives who reside in Platts mouth include her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Jirousek; aunts, Mrs. Anton Hula, Miss Anna Jirousek; uncle. Edward Kelly. She also has an uncle, John Kelly who resides in Alvo, and an aunt, Mrs. Margaret Sheehan who lives in Manley. Expected to return this week for the summer vacation period is John Kelly, Ellen Marie's brother who ia studying for the priesthood in the St. Paul Seminary inSt. Paul, Min nesota. J. C. C. MEETING HELD Members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce had with them at their semi-monthly luncheon Monday one guest. Glen Pankonin, Plattsmouth's new plumber. The Junior Chamber and Junior Woman's club members are to hold a joint gathering in the form of a picnic this month. In charge of the arrangements for the Junior Cham hpr mpmbers is John Bishop. The exact date for the social has not yet been determined until the young women meet Monday when definite action will be taken. During the business session announcement was made the budget on the Citizenship Day program had been balanced, and other matters concerning the organ ization were discussed. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mrs. Vernon T. Arn, Jr., who has been at the Methodist hospital at Omaha for the past week, recovering from an appendectomy, was able to return home Saturday. She is feeling fine and has showed a rapid recovery from the effects of the operation. iil.liu Trie piaiismouin oemi-vwewMi Journal (Monday and Thursday) i i m . ... mt i J $ ft c J cost no more than the smallest fe over' the effects of the very ser partlal home-print weekly pub- iouJ Injuriea. His many friends are I isneu in in is kern mi y ir an v--p HAS! NEW STENOGRAPHER Miss Darlene Hennings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George L. Hennings and a 1940 graduate of the Platts mouth high school, is now employed as stenographer in the office of At torney A. L. Tidd. Miss Hennings succeeds Miss Marion Olson, who is now employed in the office of Cass County Superintendent of Schools Lora Lloyd Kieck. The new steno grapher proved to be an outstanding student in the commercial depart ment of the high school. Strickland-Case Nuptials Early This Morning Plattsmouth Poultiy Dealer .Weds Mrs. Agnes Suzanne Strickland at Early Church Ceremony. From Monday's Dally Mrs. Agnes Suzanne Strickland and Albert Raymond Case were united i marriage at the St. John's church this morning at 7 o'clock. Monsignor George Aguis celebrated the nuptial mass in the presence of a few friends and relatives, and ex tended to the couple the blessing of the church. Attending them was Mr. Case's two children. Mrs. Harold Chandler and Joseph Case. Acolytes who assisted Monsignor Agius during the mass were John Rea, Jack Lorenz, Vernon Shiffer, and Wilbur Eaton. The customary wedding breakfast followed immediately at the Case home, 715 Second Avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Case left for Des Moines, Iowa where they intend to spend their honeymoon. They will be at borne to their many friends in this city next week. , Both parties "are well known, the bride being the daughter of Mrs. Kate Bintner and long an active farm lady. She has two children, Cath erine and Edward Strickland. The groom is a Plattsmouth produce deal er and is a figure well-known here. He has four children at home. Eileen, Geraldine, Dick, and Josepn. GUESTS AT GRAVES HOME Rev. and Mrs. H. G. Darling and three children, of Palmer, Nebraska, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Graves and family. Ths Darling family are en route from their home to Missouri where they will spend some time. Gerald Burton, who graduated this year from the Palmer high school, accompanied the Darling family here and will be a vacation guest at the Graves home. He is a nephew of Mrs. Graves. ATTEND GRAND LODGE A number of the Plattsmouth Ma sons were at Omaha Monday and Tuesday to attend the grand lodge of the A. F. & A. M. of Nebraska. Among those who were present at the sessions were W. A. Robertson, past grand master of Nebraska, W. F. Evers, superintendent of the Ma- onic Home, Raymond C. Cook, de puty grand custodian, J. R. Reeder, past master, Ralph Wehrbein, master riattsmouth lodge No. 6 and John Wehrbein, senior warden. REJOICE IN NEW SON Mr", and Mrs. Davul Fowler, Jr., who have just moved to Humboldt, Nebraska, were made very happy on Saturday when a fine son was born to them in the new home. Mr. Fow ler has just closed his services here as the musical lldector of the city Bchools and taken up a similar posi tion at Humboldt. The little one is a great grandson of W. P. Oook of this city. RALPH TIMM HOME Ralph Timm, who has spent sev eral weeks at the St. Joseph's hos pital at Omaha recovering from in juries sustained in an auto accident, returned home Tuesday afternoon lie is mahiuE uue urusiees u- - - . ,and it is hoped in a short time win , , , , ,well ileased to see him home again. City Budget for Current Year is . Being Planned Cemetery Board and Police Committee Ask Sizeable Increases Reduc tion in Lighting Budget The Mayor and members of the Finance committee of the council last night began consideration of the estimate of expenses to conduct the city affairs during the current fiscal year, and will be so engaged several nights this week. Of the different expending agencies given audience to date, only one, the Lighting committee has asked for a reduced amount. This will be made possible by a reduction in the street lighting rate, under the new con tract now under consderation. The cemetery board is asking the largest, budget increase one that if voted by the council will require an increase in cemetery levy from the four tenths of a mill of the past three years to the full statutory mill levy permitted for the 1940-41 year. A good portion of the contemplated 4,000 odd dollars expenditure would be expended in improving the new portion of the cemetery that has just been platted. Income from grave care, tent service, opening graves and concrete work would reduce the sum to be raised by taxation to around $1,900, compared to $S00 each of the past three years since the board has been in existence. Lot sales in the present cemetery also help swell the revenue for current year expendi ture, but under the perpetual plan care, part of lot sale revenue in the new addition will be placed in a sink ing fund to provide perpetual care. The board contends it will take several years yet to get things in shape. so the cemetery will be self-, liquidating. Would Increase Police Pay Chairman Thun of the Police com mittee voiced a request for a $15 a month increase in wages to each of the three policemen, as well as an increase in the gasoline allowance to the chief and assistant chief for using their cars. This item, if allow ed, would increase the police budget by more than $600 a year. The Fire Hydrant Rental fund re mains stationery at $5,807 a year all to be raised by direct taxation. Road fund budget was not reached in last night's deliberations. The ap propriated amounts for the last three years have been $3,600, $4,000 and $4,400 respectively with an over- expenditure each year. Last year's $4,400 appropriation included $800 for truck and $3,600 for regular expense, but approximately $5,500 was spent. Not all the road fund money is raised by direct taxation some coming from poll tax and some from the county road fund apportion ment to incorporated towns. Need for a new tractor and grader unit is being voiced, creating a ser ious problem to the Finance commit tee because of levy limitations set by statute and a decreased real estate valuation this year. Present indica tions are the Plattsmouth valuation will drop from slightly over two mil lion dollars to approximately one mil lion, nine hundred thousand a drop of about five per cent. All agree it will be necessary to hold down expenditures or increase the mill levy from one to three or four mills. It has been 20 mills each of the past two years, a gradual drop each year since 1932's high of 25 mills. The committee will meet again tonight and several times later this week in an effort to complete the budget and have it ready fqr adop tion at the regular council meeting next week, which will be held on Tuesday night instead of Monday, so city officials may join the crowd from here attending the Ak-Sar-Ben den show in Omaha. OFF FOR FISHING TRIP Sunday H. A. Schneider, president of the Plattsmouth State bank mo tored to St. Edward, Nebraska,, to join his son-in-law, Eugene Burdic, they then driving on to Minnesota. Mr. Schneider and Mr. Burdic will enjoy a short fishing trip and outing at Crane Lake, one of the popular resorts of the lake country. MR. WALLER IMPROVING The reports from the Clarkson hos pital at Omaha are to the effect that D. E. Waller, local Burlington agent, is showing a great deal of improve ment following his accident here some weeks ago that resulted in a fractured ankle. Mr. Waller is bright and cheerful and seems much better than for some- time. It is hoped that the rate of improvement may be con tinued until he is able to return home. f Sportsmen are Urged to Plant Game Food Plots Nebraska Wildlife . Federation Says'd Cross,"' the entire congregation Acute Shortage Exists Due to came in single file and placed their Drcught, Severe Winter offering at the foot of the cross. The I goal of a dollar per year was more Emphasizing the acute shortage of wildlife feed caused by drought and the past severe winter and warning that "land which doe3 not support wildlife will not support man," the Nebraska Wildlife Federation is urging all NebrasKa sportsmen ana conservationists to co-operate in pro- lecuug eu.aa Ec uujuig lue ,come ntQ thf church as memDerR and new food plot mixture available at !, hep torsaken the cnurcn. The prom the State Game Commission, and get- Jse of the Scriptnres is to lhose who ting it planted on a friend's farm. are faithful untQ dealh thpy shal. This plot mixture, which is adapt- refe, f eTerla8t,ne life ed to Nebraska conditions from the mixture of seeds used successfully for game plots in Pennsylvania, is be ing sold by the State Game Commis sion at 8 cents per pound, prepaid anywhere in the state, or 3 cents per pound, f. o. b. Omaha, in lots of 50 pounds or more. Under normal con ditions, this food plot mixture pro duces fifty times the amount of seed planted. The Nebraska Wildlife Fed eration says that five or 10 acres planted in each community should provide sufficient winter feed for all of Nebraska's wildlife. The cost for seed is $1.20 per acre, which re quires 15 pounds of the mixture. The mixture should be planted in long narrow plots of not more than one-quarter to one-half acre, prefer ably either in or adjacent to good natural cover such as .brushy ditch banks, fence rows, gullies and wood lots. Many landowners are willing to plant the feed mixture along the edges of their fields, as it doesn't in terfere with crops, and aids in their battle against insects by attracting ahd keeping weedseed-eating birds in these fields. Planting is easy, because discing, hand-sowing and harrowing is all that is necessary. Individuals or organizations inter ested are requested to order seed from the State Game Commission, Capitol building, Lincoln, at once, as planting should be done in the next few weeks to be successful. TEACHERS RETURN HOME The close of schools over the country has brought many teachers home from their schools to spend the vacation season. Miss Maxine Cloidt, who has been teaching at McCook high school, is home to visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Cloidt. Miss Jean Hayes, who has been teaching at Westside, Iowa, is also home for the vacation. The Hayes family, who have been residing at Omaha for the winter, are now moving back to Plattsmouth. BREAKS RIGHT ARM Jack Vallery, son of Mr. and Mrs John Vallery, Buffered the misfortune of breaking his right an Friday morning, May 31. Jack started in to do the morning chores and while in the barn at the farm home one f the horses backed P and in some manner or other managed to catch Jack's arm. The injury was set by a local physician. CASS COUNTY PICNIC The annual CassVounty picnic will be held on Sunday, June 9th, at Blxby Park at Long Beach, Calf fornia. It is expected that a very large number will be in attendance at the picnic and to meet old friends. - Miss Marjorie Twiss of Louisville was winner of the Vail medal in the flood at that place Sept.28, 1923. I Subscribe for the Journal. Christian Church Passes Eightieth Year of Service Anniversary of the Church in Platts mouth Observed by a Fine Service Sunday. Prom Monday's Dally The morning worship service was well attended, several out-of-town guests being present. Mrs. J. H. Graves and Mrs. Rex Young served as flower committee. They arranged the bouquets of flowers around a white cross in the center of the rostrum. At the foot of the cross and surrounded by flowers was a wicker tray. To the music of "The Old Rug- ilhan reached as over $100 was found in the anniversary offering envelopes. Following the holy communion supper the pastor spoke on the sub ject. "Faithful Unto Death." It is easier to persuade people to join the church than it is to get people to ,ive lhe Cnristian life Many have u. Al . iced tea were especially enjoyed by those who remained, as the basement of the church proved to be a cool retreat. The afternoon program started at 2:30 and was over at 4:30. The pastor introduced the visiting ministers of the city. He referred to the ministers of today having inherit ed a divided church, but a feeling of brotherly love is drawing the churches of each city Into a fellow ship of Christian unity. Dr. II. G. McClusky, -pastor of the Presbyterian church, spoke on "The Blessings of the Past." He con sidered one of the greatest blessings of tie past, is the fact, that when the early settler came westward es tablishing new settlements, in every crossroad town and village, a church of Christian faith was established. Rev. J. C. Lowson, pastor of the First Methodist church, spoke on "The Blessings of Today." He spoke of the co-operation of the churches as a great blessing of today; also the church is still the custodian of God's Bible, which is the key that alone can unlock saJvation for a lost world. Mrs. J. J. Stibal, speaking for Rev. Schick, pointed out the need of every Christian to follow more closely the teachings of the New Testament ac cording to each one's understanding, the blessings of the future would be greater joy on earth and in God's heaven. A quartet composed of Mrs. Hal Garnett, Miss Madge Garnett, Dave Robinson and Eugene Bushnell sang "The Church by the Side of the Road." Rev. John G. Alber, of Lincoln gave the main address of the day, using the subject, "Uplifted Hands." He used the illustration of Moses lifting his hands heavenward, while Joshua led the Hebrew army against their enemy. When his hands fell, the enemy gained. So two men held up the hands of Moses until the set ting of the sun and the victory was won. Moses was a leader, a deliverer and a prophet. A local church may expect the same of her minister. But the preacher is human as Moses was human, and he, too. needs help to holi up his hands, or to do his work. The world may continue to ex perience a lot of suffering and trag edy such as Is found today in Europe Rev. Albers spoke with confidence that Christ's church would in the end be victorious, as Christ said it would. The minister is to a fountain thru which the word of God may flow as life-giving water to a sin sick world A solo. "Oh Loving Father" vras sung by Mrs. Ralph Gardner. J. H. Graves gave some interesting facts from the past 80 years' history of the church. Mrs. J. R. Stine, anniversary secre tary, stated that announcements had been mailed to past ministers and members now living in 15 different states. She read greetings from sev- eral who wished to be remembered on anniversary day. Rev. Taenzler read the names of the many merchants and friends who had expressed congratulations and best wishes to the church on the SOth anniversary. Mrs. E. G. Ofe and Mrs. J. R. Stine cut the two beautifully decor ated cakes, a contribution of the Carr Bakery, and all present were invited to partake of the cake. Thus ended a day long to be re membered by all present. Elect Two New Members of High School Faculty Leland Flora of Wayne Named as Mudc Supervisor and Glen Fos not to Social Science. The board of education at their meeting Monday afternoon elected two new teachers for the high school faculty who will take over their duties at the opening of school in September. Leland Flora, of Wayne, has been ramed as the supervisor of music in the schools to succeed David Fow ler, Jr., who has accepted a position at Humboldt. Mr. Flora is a gradu ate of the Wavne State Teachers col lege, and comes here very highly recoraii ended for the position as a general teacher of music. Mr. Flora is expected to move here with his mother to establish their home. Glen Fosnot, of Schuyler, has been named to the post of teacher of so cial science to succeecr-Harold Hues tis, who has accepted a place on the ;faculty of the Sioux Falls high school. Mr. Kosnot is a graduate of Doane co'ltge and comes to this school very hiclily recommended and was select ed from a large group of candidates for the post. OUTBREAK AT UNION Saturday night the village of Union was again stirred by an out break at a dance and which even tually led to a fight. The trouble had occurred at the dance between two cf the young men and in trying to settle the affair, Bruce Wolfe was struck in the face and former Senator W. B. Banning, owner of the dance hall, suffered a fractured jaw. De puty Sheriff Emery Doody was called to the scene and arrested Russell Arnold, one of the participants in the outbreak. This morning complaint was filed in the county court by County At torney Walter H. Smith, charging Arnold with assault and battery on Wolfe. A plea of guilty was made by the defendant and who received a sentence of thirty days in jail and the costs of the prosecution. No complaint has been filed as yet in the case of the assault on Senator Banning, owing to the serious condi tion of the injured man, but will be filed later as soon as the outcome of the injuries is determined. FIREMEN HOLD MEETING From Wednesday's Dally The regular monthly meeting of the Plattsmouth fire department was held last evening at their rooms at the city hall, a good attendance of the members being present. Chief O. Sandin gave a very inter esting report of his experiences at the school of instruction for firemen. This school brought representatives from many of the departments over the state and was very interesting in covering the general welfare of fire departments. The members of the department also met with the finance committee of the city council in order to dls cuss the budget for the department, it being decided to keep the levy as at present. SPANGIERS HAVE GUESTS Mr. and Mrs. George Schaffer of Long Beach,' California are in Platts mouth as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Spangler. Mrs. Spangler and Mrs. Schaffer are sisters. While visiting here Mrs. Schaffer contracted flu and was forced to remain bediast lor a few days; however, she has Improved considerably. Camporee to Bring Boy Scouts Here June 13-14 Arbcr lodge District's Outstanding Outdoor Event of Year to be Held at Camp Wheeler For the third consecutive year, Plattsmouth is to be host city to the Arbor Lodge district Boy Scout cam poree, to be held Thursday and Fri day, June 13 arid 14, at Camp Wheel er, the local Boy Scout camp, one mile east and a half mile north of the Murray corner (junction point of Nebraska highway No. 1 with U. S. 75). This camp, located high above the level of Rock creek on a shaded hill side is one of the best Scout camps in Nebraska, outside of Lincoln's Minis Kuya. As ia the two former years, troops coming to the camporee will hike to the camp from the Murray corner. This "pack-in" procedure has been found most satisfactory and gives the boys their first touch of "roughing it," one of the prime objectives of these over-night campoiees. Troops from Louisville. Nehawka, Nebraska City, Syracuse, Dunbar, Cook. Auburn and Peru are expected to attend the camporee, as well as the Plattsmouth troop. The troops will arrive late Thurs day afternoon (must be in camp by 6 p. m.) and will break camp after the noonday meal Friday. A lot of competitive events are scheduled on which the different troops will be scored. A guard will be stationed at the Murray corner to direct incoming troops and assist them in getting their equipment unloaded and ready to "pack in." W. A. Robertson Withdraws from Judicial Race Feels That large Private Practice Would Be Sacrificed in Cam paign or in Service. William A. Robertson, who was one of the two candidates selected at the primary election this spring, has withdrawn his name from the race for the fall election. The deci sion of Mr. Robertson leaves Judge W. W. Wilson a clear track for re election at the fall election. The decision of Mr . Robertson comes after a very mature consider ation as to the sacrifices entailed in making the race and to his private law practice in case of election to the bench. Mr. Robertson is one of the best known members of the bar In eastern Nebraska and his prac tice Is such that he is kept con stantly in demand. To have abandon ed this would be too great a loss, he has felt, for himself and family. I0UIS PUIS HERE A navy youth enjoying his fur lough is Louis Puis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Puis, Murray. Saturday Louis and his comrade, Robert Al bert, paid the Journal office a visit and at this time Louis revealed that he is now stationed in the United States Training Station Outgoing Unit. Great Lakes, Illinois. Previous ly the navy youth was included in the members of Company 28. The Murray young man expects to be here this week yet. CRITICALLY ILL Ernest Weiss, 35, son of Mrs. Martha Weiss and Herman Weiss, la gravely ill at the St. Joseph hospital, Omaha. The young man is a suf ferer of typhoid fever and at the present time he is said to be in ser ious condition. Members of the fam ily are allowed to remain in his room for a very short time only. CALL SPECIALIST HERE Dr. John R. Kleyla, specialist, of Omaha, was called to attend Mrs. Carl Kunsmann, who has been 111 for some time, at the family home in this city.