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eta. State EttcriaA Society VOL. NO. LVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 5, 1940. NO. 54 New Community; Building Is Dedi cated Saturday All Lay Program of Music and Speak ing Climaxed with Dance All County is Proud of It. About one thousand citizens of Cass county assembled at the new community building in Weeping Water Saturday for the dedication of the newly completed community building that has been built under auspices of the Cass County Agricul tural assocation as a WPA project. The completion of this building, after nearly two years, will provide the association with a fine place to carry on its annual county fair activities and the city of Weeping Water with a building that will be much in de mand for all sorts of activities. The dedication program extended throughout the day, starting with a baud conceit at 10:30 in the fore noon. Col. G. E. Price, of Lincoln, who was to have spoken at that session, did not arrive until late in the afternoon and his talk was the concluding number on the afternoon program. The setting at the speakers stand was very nice, with a large electric fan to keep those participating in the program cool, but the audience was not so fortunate and had to fan themselves or take the heat and it was plenty warm. Flags Displayed Andy Anderson, a former Weeping Water resident, now engaged in busi ness in Omaha, presented a fine silk t. S. flag to the association, which was displayed in its standard to the left on the stage. A large flag loaned for the occasion by Mrs. Bert Collis ter, was stretched over the entrance to the auditorium, at the rear and at the street entrance to the build ing two flags were displayed, one of ech side of the large doorway. Afternoon Dedicatory Program The afternoon program was opened with a group of selections by the Lit tle Symphony Orchestra, directed by Dr. L. N. Kunkel. By the time these were concluded, there were upwards of six hundred people in the assembly room and many more outside. Rev. J. K. Meyers gave the in vo- i cation, askme the blessing or tioa on the members and directors of the j fair board and all those whose pur pose is for the betterment of man kind. Then followed the song, "America" led by Mrs. J. R. Reeder of Platts mouth, with the audience joining in the chorus. Mrs Ray Norris paid a tribute to the flag in touching man ner, and with the audience standing, led the pledge of allegiance to ' Old Glory." The presentation of the building was made by J. R. Smith on behalf cf the WPA. This address was responded to by Senator Fred L. Carsten, a member cf the Agricultural association, who had much to do with securing the project and keeping the work pro gressing. Henry C. Luckey, of Lincoln, form er First district congressman at the time the work was started, was the next speaker. The building inside was hot, and the audience getting hotter. Mr. Luckey stated he was sorry it would take time to explain the history of getting the matter through congress and asked patience from the audience. The accoustics were not good and the loud speakers inside the building reverberated with echos. making his speech difficult to understand, although the speakers on the outside, we are told, brought it out clearly and distinctly. Mr. Luckey made a very fine address, and it is deplorable that more could not hear him clearly. The Cass County Women's Chorus led by Mrs. Reeder, rendered a num ber of songs, which filled the audi torium with melodious harmony and were received by the audience de spite the oppressive heat. Those of the WPA who had been in charge of erecting the structure were next presented, each speaking a few words and telling of the work. All said there were proud to have had a part in the construction of such a magnificent and substantial building. Mrs. Willard Clapp of Elmwood lit j - . j . ivpV-vj j, fc lj V 5i - f. MSana S-. .ll.-7 k ,!,(. -,f,, i innm -.Tr- .i.-.,..,.,,,,, vs.., I was next on the program, singing in a clear voice that carried to every part of the auditorium and out into the corridors, even to the street. Her number so pleased the audience that she was recalled and for an en core sang "My Country Tis of Thee," which brought lusty cheers. There were presented a number of local men who had helped get the project started and saw that mater ia! and equipment were provided as needed, presented at this time. II. Rajoss and some ten others came to the platform and spoke briefly. Frank E. Wood, who perhaps had as much to do as anyone in this line, said that while he had worked, there were plenty of others who did likewise. Mucn credit, he said, was due Mayor Troy L. Davis. Following these short addresses, Hugh Butler, of Omaha, was called to the speaker's stand. He promptly shut the microphone off and spoke without it. His xoice was strong and full and all were able to hear him distinctly. He said there is not an other building in the state erected for Ike purpose, as well appointed and equipped as this one. C. V. Wallick sang a solo that was loud and clear. The audience ap plauded for more, but .as It was get ting late, he did not respond. Col. C. G. Price had arrived from Lincoln by this time and was the last speaker of the afternoon. The Jolly Trio, comprising Lyman Loreusen, George Olive and Stanley Wiles proved a most popular hit. The Evening Program The evening program at the audi torium was as largely or more large ly attended than the afternoon one, the crowd enjoying the fine program despite the heat that made it rather uncomtortabie. The Weeping Water band was heard in a fine concert preceding the program. The evening address was short, being given by E. H. Wescott, secre tary of the Chamber of Commerce of Plattsmouth, who congratulated the community on its fine new building, and who stressed the intangible part that the people of Weeping Water and other communities have shown in the moulding of citizenship in this county. The audience had the pleasure of hearng two very fine vocal numbers by Frank A. Cloidt, of Plattsmouth "On the Road to Mandelay" and "God Bless America," with E. H Wescott as the accompanist. A tap dancing number was given by Gerda Anderson, Jackie Munkres and Imogene Van Every. Ella Nelson was heard in a clev erly given whistling solo. The Jitter-Bug number by Margie finddulh and Verna Sneddon was much enjoyed. C. V. Wallick. Weeping Water banker, was heard in a very finely presented vocal selection. The iiano accordian number of Arthur Crozier closed the program of the evening to make way for the dance that was enjoyed until a late hour. Larger Than First Planned When the Cass County Agricmtur al association's auditorium first was visualized by leaders in the organiza tion several years ago, it was a much smaller project than the $60,000 building which was formally dedi cated Saturday afternoon. A $10,000 grant first was asked of the Public Works Administration shortly after that agency was set up several years ago, but for one reason or anothr the project failed to win official approval. Later, however, conditions for gov ernment assistance appeared more favorable, and at the annual meet ing of the fair association in No vember, 1937, Frank Wood, secre tary, and D. D. Wainscott, then Cass ounty agricultural agent, both ex pressed belief a grant could be ob tained. Ask $51,000 Grant Accordingly, the board voted to apply for a grant. At this time, how ever, officers of the association still had a small project in mind, but finally, in the spring of 193S, the WPA was asked to give $51,000 to wards construction of the building. Plans were drawn, but the matter dragged along all summer, with some friends of the fair fearing that the project might again be doomed to failure. Finally, on September 13, Henry C. Luckey, then congressman, who had been bending every effort in Washington in behalf of the grant for the auditorium, telegraphed the secretary that the grant had been authorized. Sod Broken in October Within a month sod was broken preparatory to starting work on a site which the association had purchased j five years earlier. The building was virtually completed this spring ex cept for painting and finishing work. Built of solid reinforced concrete, the building is 52 by 118 feet in outside dimensions. The auditorium proper, on the main floor, is 50 by 70 feet. It has a fine floor for dancing, has a seating capacity of 500 and is equipped with a stage 23 by 26. The main floor also has an office which now is the headquarters cf the Cass County Farm Bureau. Dinint: Hall in Basement Most of the basement is a large dining and exhibit hall with a large kitchen at the west end. The building already has been used for fair exhibits. Last year the basement, wmcn naa not yet oeen ..... . , . i covered, took care of the 4-H, domes- tic science, extension club and flow- er exhibits. ru fi lie auuuui 1U1U "UB Luucmuu headquarters when the 12th district American Legion convention was held in Weeping Water last fall. Then, as at fair time, the main floor portion was not ready for occupancy, and the dance was held in the cement floored dining room in the basement. The ACP celebrated its anniver sary tnere m Marcn. ana a riower show was held there in May. Now that the building is fully complete, it will be put to many uses, including the housing of exhibits at the forthcoming Cass county fair the second week in September. The Journal congratulates the fair association and the city of Weeping Water on the fine new building it has acquired. GOES TO SOUTH DAKOTA From Thursday's Dally Miss Mathilde Soennichsen and nephew, John, departed this morning for Vermillion, South Dakota, to visit for a short time with the Gunder son family. This will enable John to visit his aunt, Miss Ida Gunder son of Los Angeles, who has been at home at Vermillion for the past few weeks. On their return they will be accompanied by Richard Soen nichsen, who has been visiting with his aunt. TO TEACH IN IOWA From Bat ur day's Datly Dale Ganz, graduate of the 1940 class of the University of Nebraska and son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl D Ganz of Alvo. was in the city for a short time today. He was en route to Stanton, Iowa, where he has been elected as the music supervisor in the high school of that place. Mr. Ganz was one of the outstanding musical students of the class of 1940 and very active In the music work of the university. Subscribe for the Journal. Lumir A, Gerner Resigns Post in the City Schools Well Knovm Instructor, Member of Faculty for Past Several Years Goes to Tecumseh. . The resignation of Lumir A. Ger ner, teacher in commercial English in the city schools, was received Thursday by the board of education, he having been elected to teach in the high school at Tecumseh. Mr. Gerner has been one of the most active members of the faculty of the local high school, in addition to his other duties carrying on a large part of the dramatic study and coaching as well as assisting in many ways in the public entertainments given by the school. Much of the success of the dra- matic offerings of the high school in the past few years is due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Gerner, and in this line of activity he will be greatly missed by the students and the other members of the faculty. PIANO EICITAL Flora Belle Mead of Murray will present her piano pupils in a recital at the United Presbyterian churck in Murray on Thursday evening, August 8th at 8 o'clock. Miss Mead will play one group of numbers as will Mrs. Catherine C. Gleason of Omaha. The program will be as follows: "Hot tross Buns" , jDiddle Diddle Dumpling Ann Marilvn Tyson j"Hickery Dickory Dock" , "Lieber Augustine" " preside bong "The Clown" Mary Todd An arrangement of Liebestraum, by Jean Adams. "Gavotte" Bach "Golliwogg's Cake-Walk"' Debussy "Rigandon" MacDowell "Tour a Cheval" Barton .Flora Eelle Mead "In the Woods" Staub 'Capriccio" Longo Catherine C. Gleason The public is cordially invited to attend this recital. RECEIVES FINE RECOGNITION In recognition of her outstanding and distinguished work in the local Rebekah lodge the past year, Mrs. George Hall, noble grand, was awarded a pin from the Grand Sire of the Sovereign Grand Order of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. The award is an honorary pin given for meritorious service rendered for those who have achieved major suc cess in lodge work. Mrs. Hall was presented this pin at the meeting of the Rebekah lodge Thursday evening. She has been a very active figure in lodge work, and has been a member of the llebekahs for over ten years. Mrs. Hall has the distinction of being the second one in the Btate to receive such a pin. MOVE TO McCOOK From Tkaraday'a DaflT Mrs. George Trotter and daughter, Beverly, departed last evening for McCook, Nebraska, where they ex pect to make their home for the pres ent at least. Mr. Trotter, who is a sergeant in the 17th infantry, is stationed at McCook where he is de tailed on recruiting services. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mrs. L. A. Meisinger of this city is in the St. Joseph hospital, Omaha, where she is recuperating following her operation on Thursday night. Story of Life of Laura Welch Sheldon Iilember cf Prominent Family cf New England and New York Taken Heme to Rest. Laura Welch Sheldon was born May 8, IS 61, at Franklin Center, Province of Quebec, Canada, and died July 30. 1940, at the home of her son, George C. Sheldon, Ne hawka, Nelraska. Yv'hen she was two years of age, htr parents Hiram Welch and Annie Dunn Welch, moved to Elienburg Depot, New York, where she has resided for 77 years. She attended the regular country school near her home, then the select boarding school for young people, later attending the Conservatory of Music, McGill University, at Montreal, Canada. After teaching eight terms of school she was married on Septem ber L, 1SS3, to Irwin L. Sheldon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Pitti grew Sheldon. Surviving are the son, George C. Sheldon, Nehawka, Nebraska; the daughter, Minnie, Mrs. Ernest C. Giles, Plattsmouth, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Ruth Ann Sheldon, Nehawka, Nebraska, Sheldon Giles, San Diego, California, and Loia and Eleanor Giles, Plattsmouth, Nebras ka; one sister, Mrs. Minnie M. Shel don, Spruceton, New York, t0 nieces, Mrs. Rupert Weeks, Spruce-I'm ton, New York, and Mrs. Roland Brown, Mooers, New York; and a nephew, Clifford M. Laselle, Peru, New York. Her husband. I. L. Sheldon, pre ceded her in death November 28, 1937. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon died in their 79th" year. On September 3, 1933, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Sheldon celebrated their golden wedding anniversary recep tion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest C. Giles, Plattsmouth, Ne braska. Throughout her entire life Mrs. Sheldon has been actively engaged in the religious life of her community. For more than 65 j'ears she was a rf the Tinntict church Jit Elienburg Depot, New York, and re mained a regular attendant and one of its most faithful workers. No Children's Day program or Christmas cTorrido tvfic oTr p-ivfTi in the P.aDtist , , fVinrpi hut tnnt cno ravp ireelv ol , ..... , .-,..,. her time and ability in guiding the .. T . vouth of the community. In evangel - , . ,, fouhfm istic work she was a constant falthiui , .vi 4 i. helper where she ably took charge . I. j v. nfi it OI me WigdU WCQU"'"' voice will long be remembered. Mrs. Sheldon has an outstanding record in her work in the Women's Christian Temperance Union. For nearly 50 years she was a W. C. T TT iticmhpr: the was the local ., , , . . . in president for 2o years; and .for 10 . , . ... vears was president of the Clinton . r. t t cv.Q -n-oa o r county W. C. T. U. She was a per-, . a , v. fmr. T,ntiftT,ai 9onal friend of the former national, . . . X,,,, . r.nnia ,ftTTi president, Mrs. Ella A. Boole, whom, she has entertained many times in her home. She was a state delegate . . to the W. C. T. U. international! convention in PhHnrlplnhia the na- tional convention in Chicago and many times a delegate to state con ventions. Her home was always open to everyone. Here, relatives ana irienas were welcome at any time. Several young people were given a home with the Sheldons where religious train ing and character building gave them an inspiration for better living. Of these boys one became an ordain ed Baptist minister and another a national secretary of the Y. M. C. A. The home life of the Sheldons was one of mutual respect and helpful ness. Both were vitally interested in their children, in religious work, the temperance cause, education, and the civic welfare of the community. Each was extremely interested In the trend of present day events. Truly, It may well be said of them: "They did their work faithfully." For many yeara Mrs. Sheldon has been director of a large prayer league in northern New York. Her knowledge of the Bible and her faith in prayer were an inspiration to all who knew her. They were her,Tited. strength and guide, a never-failing source of comfort. Mrs. Sheldon cane to Nebraska in October, 1939, to tpend the winter with her son and daughter, a visit which gave great pleasure to all. She has been failing in health since May 10. On May 29th Mrs. Minnie M. Sheldon, Spruceton, New; York, came to be with her sister and was her devoted companion through cut her illness. Brief services were conducted by Rev. W. D. Lenker, pastor of the Methodist church. Friday afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George I librarian at the local library Thurs C. Sheldon. iday, August 1, the date which made Her son George will accompany her Miss Olive Jones' resignation effec body home where services will betive. held Monday afternoon atthe Bap-j Miss Leonard is a native daughter; tict rhnrrh. FUenhinir Dnot. New York. Interment will be in the fam ily plot at the Sheldon Hill ceme tery. kmz from time for Another Year is Drawing Near Committees Being Lined Up to Carry on Work of Promoting This Great Southeast Nebraska Feature The King Korn Klub is starting their activities which rrotends the fast nearing dates for the King Korn Karnival in this city, September 18 to 21 inclusive. It is the desire to make this one cf the greatest that has been held the city since they were first started in 1932. The coronation of the King and Queen, one of the most colorful pageants held in the state will be as usual the highlight of the opening of the festival and followed by ether days of fun, entertainment and in terest for all. Already many inquiries have been received as to the dates from the former residents and those of near by communities. This festival an nually brings hundreds here for the four days of entertainment. DLAZE ATTRACTS ATTENTION From Saturday's Dfclly Last evening as the dark storm ciouus roiled up irom ine noun auu jwest their purple Irues formed the ! background for a lurid red that blazed in the northwestern skies and created some fears and much excite- ment. To many it was thought to be i 'an approaching tornado and to others i , " t fears of the destruction of some farm , 'home. However it was the burning , of the stubole on the field at the ; Albert Todd farm. Mr. Todd taking , .v.- e.ieftc nV,ft Vr.n oftmo trmrh with th mis opportunity 01 ucauiuf; me iiciu before the rain CARD OF THANKS We wish to express to the many friends and neighbors our deep ap- preciation of the acts of kindness 1 .... show n us and the words of sympathy at tne death of our loved one. These , atts have aided in making easier the . ; burden laid upon us. Mr. and Mrs. Krneirpr: The Krnlhors and Sisters ul v.cUIfac RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL W. F. Campbell, of near Murray, jwho has been at Omaha undergoing , an operation has so far recovered that j he has been able to go to the home i southeast of Murray to be cared for. I His condition is greatly Improved and it is hoped that he will soon be back in his usual excellent health. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC It was announced Thursday that beginning Monday. Aug. 5 there will be firing on the U. S. rifle range. The firing will be staged throughout the month of August and up to and including September 5. Everyone is warned to keep off the range during this period. Lieutenant Vandusky. a2-3td-ltw ICE CREAM SOCIAL Given on the lawn of the Chris tian ehurch at Murray, Friday eve ning, August 9th. The public in- a5-2tw Appoint Miss Verna Leonard as Librarian Assistant for Jlany Years Succeeds to Post Made Vacant by Resig nation cf Miss Jcnes. Mics Verna Leonard, who has served as assistant librarian since 1923. began her duties as permanent her parents were Mr. and Mrs. . . Leonard, who were pioneer residents of Cass county. When Miss Leonard began working at the library, she worked ia the aftcrnoor.s only and did so for twe years. The librarian's duties became increasingly heavy, and Miss Leonard was obtained for the position of assistant librarian. One of the most remarkable inci dents in Miss Leonard's seventeen years at the library is the fact that she has never been out of the library more than two consecutive days, with the exception of her yearly vacation periods. Another incident in Miss Leonard's library career is that fhe was the originator of taking books to the Masonic Home and infirmary every other Tuesday of each month, and she has continued this kindly act for manjr years. Library work is no new field or r.d ventr.re for Miss Leonard as fche has served the Plattsmouth public li brary's patrons for over f.fteen years, and in that period she has made hun dreds of friends both young and old. Her knowledge in this capacity is superior, her readiness to aid any one desiring information is always willingly given, and her courteous disposition and. pleasing personality makes her the type of librarian that Plattsmouth has always enjoyed and fortunate in having in the past years and will in the years to come. 'Miss Leonard is a prominent figure in church circles and community af fairs. She is a very active member of the St. Luke's Episcopal church in Lis city. ATTEND CEMETERY MEETING Mr. and Mrs. Don C. York and son. Randall, with Mrs. William Grabitt, of Omaha, have been at tending a meeting of the Hicreek cemetery association near Watson, Missouri, the old home of the York family. The meeting was featured by a dinner attended by hundreds from all parts of the central west, per- t -"- old community j?nd buying ground. The cemetery is located near the Fnp- tist church ea?t of Watson. The Yorks were residents there for mr.ny years. D. C. coming to Plattsmouth in 1P03. the sister. Mrs. Grnvitt and family in 1P04 and in 1P05 John C. York, the father with others of the family moved here. LEAVE FOR WEST COAST From Frlrtsv Tnfl Last night Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Eggeling departed from Omaha for the west coast where Mr. Eggeling will report at the naval base at Bre merton, Washington, for duty. They have been here at the home of Mayor and Mrs. Arnold Lillie, parents of Mr. Eggeling, and who took them as far as Omaha for the long trip to the west. RECEIVE GOOD NEWS Announcement has been received here of the birth on July 27th of a fine little daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Clark McCann, at Gillette, Wyoming. The little one has been christened Claudett Joan. Mrs. McCann was formerly Miss Catherine Shellenbar- ger of this city. UNDERGOES EYE OPERATION From Thurndav'B Dalty Rachel McMaken, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rae G. McMaken, was in Omaha today, entering the MethodiBt hospital where she will have an oper ation performed on one of her eyes. It is expected that she will be able to return home after the operation.
