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Nebr. State Historical Society J VOL. NO. LVI PLATTSMOTJTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, 1940. NO. 75 Jean Knorr to be Countess at Quivera Court Well Known and Popular Young Woman Selected as Member of Royal Party. For the se'.ond consecutive year Plattsmouth will be represented at the coronation activities of the Ak-Sar-Ben, when fourteen countesses "rom out-state Nebraska cities will make their how before the king and queen of Ak-Sar-Ben at the cor onation ball on the evening of Octo ber 25 at the coliseum ... as rep resentatives of their home towns. Selected to represent Plattsmouth this year was Miss Mary Jean Knorr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Knorr. An accomplished organist and pianist. Miss Knorr is continuing her studies in music at the University of Ne braska, where she enrolled last year after taking her freshman work at Lindenwood college. She is a Kappa Alpha Theta and a past honored queen of Job's Daughters. Miss Knorr was an outstanding student at the Plattsmouth high school and served as valedictorian at the graduation exercises for the class of 193S. She is also a 193S Young Citizen winner in the World-Ilerald-American Legion contest, and is a member of the First Presby terian church in Plattsmouth. The local countess has done a good bit of traveling in the United States and Canada, but stayed in one spot on her vacation last summer ... at the cottage of her parents, at East Battle Lake, near Herming, Minne sota. Her grandparents were early set tlers. The late Mr. and Mrs. Jona than Knorr crossed the Missouri river at Plattsmouth and settled In Clay county in 1869. J. P. Panzer, now residing in Belleville, 111., and the late Mrs. Panzer, settled at Hast ings in 1880. Mary Jean's father, Roy Knorr is the proprietor of the Knorr's Variety store, and this" year celebrated his twenty-fifth year in business. The forthcoming activities for the Ak-Sar-Ben royalty are numerous. Sunday. October 20 the countesses will be entertained at a luncheon of the membership being present, and rehearsal party. Thursday eve-j The members of the group review ing. October 24 they will be gutestsd the work of the summer and the at a rehearsal-dance parly at the Hotel Fontenelle. Last year's Plattsmouth countess was Miss Janet Westover. who served in the court of Miss Frances Myra Gordon and Ford E. Hovey, reigning monarchs. WRECK SOUTH OF CITY Monday evening shortly before 7 o'clock, Sheriff Joe Mrasek and De puty Sheriff Emery Doody were call ed some ten miles south of this city where a wreck was reported on high- ; the labor situation in the state is way No. 75. the fest with a high type of men The accident had occurred neaand women available for service, the C. F. Harris farm home when a 1940 Buick sedan driven by Jack Travers of Omaha was coming north, J William O. Rice, was a passenger. owner cf the car, Roy O. Cole was driving out of the driveway of the farm and the two cars crashed at the intersection of the highway and the farm drive way. The Buick of Rice was over turned and the top smashed. Mr. Rice suffered cuts that re quired some stitches to cloe and was brought here to the office of Dr. W. S. Eaton to have his injuries treated and later continued on to Omaha. FIRE NEAR MURRAY Tuesday night a large barn at the farm occupied by the Loren Todd ramily, was destroyed by fire. The fire occurred around 8 o clock and . . , apparently was caused vj cohidus- tion of hay stored in the barn. Over 150 tons of hay was destroyed along with the building. The barn was one of the largest in that part of the county. F0R RENT Furnished apartment, privatej. w. Philpot, et al wa.i filed. The garage, furnace heat, lights, water. See W. S. Smith, Murray, Neb. n!7-4tw REACH CALIFORNIA Mr. and Mrs. James Bulin have received word of the arrival of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Vandervnort II and their son on the west coa?t. They had a very pleasant tripwithout any mis haps and are now at Burbank for a short visit with Mr. and Mrs. Bulin. Chris Draft Board Prepares for Active Work Headquarters Will Be located on Third Floor of Court House Wilda Mitchell, Secretary From Wednesday's Dally The members of the draft board for Cass county, James W. Holmes, of this city, A. A. McReynolds, of Nehawka and J. F. Zastera of Louis ville, held their first meeting on Tuesday afternoon at the court house. The headquarters of the board when they are called into active duty will be on the third f.oor of the Cass county court house, they securing the rooms in the southeast corner of the building through the co-operation of Judge W. W. Wilson, vho hai; used them a part of the time during court sessions. Here will be arranged the necessary office equipment for the use of the board. The board also selected as the sec retary of the board Miss Wilda Mitchell, of Nehawka, who is at the present time engaged in the insur- ance department of the A. C. P. O. at Weeping Water. Miss Mitchell is well qualified and competent for the position. She is a niece of Mrs. Mar-; ion U. Tucker, with whom she makes her home. W. A. Robertson, attorney and Dr. R. W. Tyson medical examiner, were not at the meeting. D. A. R. STUDY NEBRASKA Monday evening the members of Fontenelle Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution met at the home of Mrs. E. H. Wescott, past 'state regent, a very fine attendance many projects that the society has in? thrown out of the car. The sponsored so successfully for the j driver was under the car but the community good. jbank held the weight off of him until A very interesting study of Ne-j rescued. Sheriff Joe Mrasek was bratka was enjoyed by means of called to the scene and arrived in a maps, the theme being, "What Ne-ifew moments and with other motor brnska Has to Offer for National De-lists attracted to the scerre, rescued fense," setting forth the interesting , the driver. facts as to the state. Nebraska is j The parties were treated here at situated almost in the geographic the office of Dr. W. S. Eaton, Mrs. renter of the United States. It has Smith having quite a severe cut on unexcelled facilities in transpor-jthe head, while the cuts of Mr. tation in railroads, truck and bus jSmith were not severe. lines, air lines and river facilities. 'great lines of electric power service, -natural ga3 lines and oil availability are to be found in the state. The state is ideal for industries, many large plants to be found in the jstatc, the climate is fine and health - ful. Tn addition to other advantages Nebraska has fine educational and recreational facilities. At the close of the evening the hostess served refreshments to com plete a fine evening of worth while discussion. VISIT OLD FRIENDS En route to Lancaster, Wiscon- sin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sandeman and son. Eobby, of Denver, Colorado, .stopped in Plattsmouth today and visited with Miss Josephine Rys and Mrs. Bertha Shopp and daughter,! Mrs. Louis Lohncs. Mrs. Sandeman Ms an old friend of the Plattsmouth . ...... . i people, and she Is better remember ed here as the former Mary Clark, who was once employed at the C. B. & Q. offices In this city. SUES FOR ATTORNEY'S FEES I In the county court an action en - titled Thomas J. Sheehan. Jr.. vs. plaintiff seeks to recover $642.60 al leged to be due for attorney fees and mileage. Plattsmouth Boy Married at Lincoln Sunday Aulton Roland, Son of Mrs. Earle Redd, Eecomes Husband of Miss Doris Vernon. 1 The courtyard of First Plymouth Congregational church was the scene of an attractive wedding Sunday morning at 7:30 o'clock when Miss Doris Vernon, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. IT. G. Vernon, became the wife of Aulton E. Roland, son of Mrs. Farle Redd of Plattsmouth. The wedding took place before the open door of the auditorium where a lighted cross was visible in the far background. The immediate back ground was banked with autumn leaves. Rev. R. A. McConnell officiated and was assisted by Rev. Ray Hunt. Only the relatives of the couple were present. Miss Martha Vernon attend ed her sister and Gene Phillips served as best man. Miss Hazel Fricke fur nished violin selections. Following the ceremony there was a breakfast at Edith's tea room. From 3 to 5 Sunday afternoon a group of friends were entertained at the home of the bride. Mrs. L. B. Mathews of Peru, and Mrs. S. T. Plummer of Sterling, Colo., were in charge of arrangements with Mrs. Robert Weller of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. W. C. Fleming of Beaver City, assisting them. Mrs. Roland is in her senior year at the University of Nebraska. She has been organist at the First Chris- tian church during the past year. Mr. Roland was graduated from the university in the class of 1940 and is now employed in the Pontiac offices of General Motors in Omaha, where the couple are at home at 2SSG Webster. INJURED IN WRECK Late Monday afternoon the auto driven by Albert Smith of near Rock Eluffs, was overturned on the road near the farm of Ralph Sulli van, the result being that Mr. Smith and his wife were both bruised and cut up to some extent. The car was out of the control of the driver and overturned against a bank along the road, Mrs. Smith be- GOING TO FORT BENNING Second Lieutenant Edwin "C. Ka- jlina. is here for a few days with his ' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Kalina, j while en route to Fort Benning, j Georgia, where he will spend some . time at the great infantry school of i the United States army. Benning , is a great training center of the army and where the mechanized units are instructed. He has been at Camp Ord, Cali fornia, with the 17th infantry until detached for special duty at Ben ning. CALLED ON SAD MISSION F'ora Tuesday's DatY This evening County Attorney and Mrg w H gmith are leaving fop j fl CUy ,R regponse t0 a message f h . . f . f Smith Genevieve Morbach, which occurred Monday. The funeral ser vices will be held Wednesday moni iinff- MINNESOTA VISITORS HERE Dr.- and Mrs. A. A. Peterson and children. Junior and Mary Jane, of Mora, Minnesota, were here over the ! week-end at the home of City Treas- 'urer and Mrs. M. D. Brown. Mrs. Peterson is a sister of Mrs. Brown. Fur coats repaired, relined, and made over. See Mrs. E. J. Ferrie or call 3311. ol6-2td-ltw VISIT RELATIVES HERE Mr. and Mrs. John Cook of Beaver City, Nebr., are visitors at the home of Mrs. Caroline Cole, and other rel atives. Mr. Cook is a brother of Mrs. Cole and also Joe Cook, who resides at the Cole home, assisting in harvest ing the fruit. The! visit of the brother and his wife is an enjoyable occasion for the sister and brothers. Catholic Daugh ters Install New Officers Sunday Miss Marie S'ren of Hastings, State Grand Ecgent Serves as In stalling Officer. Sunday the Lady of Loretta court No. 709 of the Catholic Daughters of America, held their installation of officers at the rooms in the St. John's school building. Miss Marie Siren, of Hastings, grand state regent served as the in stalling officer of the day, Mrs. John L. Hadraba serving a3 the installing monitor. " The state regent gave a very fine talk along the work of the society for charity, telling also of the work of the court at Hastings, this being, very much enjoyed by all of the ladies. Miss Margaret Hallahan, of San Diego, also gave a very Interesting talk on the work of the court at San Diego of which she is a member, stressing their charity work espe cially as well as other activities. Another guest at the meeting in cluded Miss Margaret Hayes of Rulo, Nebraska. After the meeting the members adjourned to the Hotel Plattsmouth for a 5 o'clock luncheon delightfully prepared and served. , SUFFERS SEVERE INJURY From Monday's Rally This afternoon Carl Knieke was quite severely injured while at his work at the BREX shops. His right arm was lacerated on a piece of tin. making a very severe and painful gash that caused him the loss of a great deal of blood. The injured man was given aid at the office of Dr. L. S. Pucelik and the bleeding checked. He was later taken to Omaha to have the injury attended to at a hospital. CEDAR CREEK MAN IN CLARKS0N HOSPITAL George Hennings, Cedar Creek resident, i3 at the Clarkson hospital in Omaha at this time. Mr. Hennings was placed in the hospital for obser vation and treatment. Although he had suffered from his illness, Mr. Hennings was able to enjoy a visit with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meisinger of Santa Ana, California. ATTEND AAA BANQUET A group of the Plattsmouth pre cinct residents were in attendance at the AAA banquet which was held in Weeping Water. Those who at tended from here were Mr. and Mrs. Guy Wiles, Mr. and Mrs. Roy O. Cole, Mr. arid Mrs. Reuel Sack, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Nolting, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. W'es, Mr. and Mrs. Rus sell Stander, Jr. and Mrs. Sherman Cole and Richard. AN APPRECIATION To my friends in Plattsmouth I wish to express my cleep appreciation of the many cards, letters and other greetings from the friends while in the hospital. Now out of the hos pital I can look back in pleasant recollection of those who remember ed me. WM. FITZMAYER, Denver. RETURNS TO DAKOTA Avon Lester of Pactola, South Da kota visited a few days the past week with his brother, Arley Les ter, and while here attended the Nebraska-Indiana football game at Lincoln.' Mr. Lester returned on Monday to his home in Pactola where he manages a tourist camp. Willeen Rusk Weds Vladis Gho vanec Saturday Nuptial Ceremony at Holy Rosary Church Attended by Immediate Members of Two Families The marriage of Miss Willeen Rusk, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Rusk, to Vladis Chovanec, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chovanec, both of Plattsmouth, took place Saturday, October 12, at 6:30 p. m. at the Holy Rosary church. Rev. Joseph R. Sinkula, pastor of the church, conducted the single ring service. Miss Marie Alexen, friend of the bride, was the bride's attendant, and Chester Lagestrom, friend of the groom, was best man. The bride's dress wa3 soldier blue, made street-length with white lace collar and two gold buckles at the throat. She wore a turban of match ing soldier blue, and a corsage of white gardenias. Miss Alexen wore a blue crepe dress made street-length, and a corsage of white gardenias. The couple were married before an altar decorated with yellow and red dahlias. Immediate members of the Rusk and Chovanec families were present at the ceremony. Mrs. Chovanec was born in Seneca, Nebraska, graduated from Platts mouth high school this year, and was employed as a waitress at the Carr Delicatessen & Luncheonette. Mr. Chovanec was born in Texas, graduated from the local high school, and is employed as a carpenter at the BREX. Mr. and Mrs. Chovanec will live in Plattsmouth. ATTEND STATE MEETING From TBay' DaTTr Mrs. Lowell S. Devoe state and district chairman of the American Home of the N. F. W. C, and Mrs. Robert Hayes left this morning for Norfolk, Nebraska, where they will attend the 45th annual state conven tion of the Nebraska Federation of Women's clubs October 16, 17, and 18 as delegates of the Plattsmouth Woman's club. Mrs. Devoe's other passengers i were Mrs. W. S. McGrew, Louisville, j president of first district of N. F. W. C, Mrs. G. R. Eveland, Elmwood, first district chairman of Motion Pictures, Mrs. Ray Norris, Weeping V.'ater, state and district chairman of -American Citizenship. Mrs. Devoe will attend the confer ence of state chairmen Tuesday eve ning at Hotel Norfolk and both Plattsmouth Woman's club delegates will attend the pre-convention meet ings tomorrow. KNIGHTS OBSERVE COMMUNION Sunday morning the members ot Monsignor M. A. Shine council of the Knights of Columbus, in observance of Columbus day, received corporate communion at the St. John's Catholic church, Rt. Rev. Monsignor George Agius being the celebrant. Following the communion the members of the group were given breakfast at the club rooms of the church, the ladies of the altar so ciety having arranged a fine break fast of bacon and eggs, rolls, kolaces, jelly and coffee. The council had as guests Don Ricketts and Harold Loh meier. LEAVE FOR CALIFORNIA from Monday's Daily Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Meisinger, who have been in Plattsmouth a month, returned today to their Santa Ana, California home. The former Platts mouth residents had the opportunity of renewing old acquaintances as well as attending to matters of im portant business. While here they were house guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Tritsch, the latter a sister of Mrs. Meisinger. LEAVE FOR NEW YORK Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Giles rave departed for Ellenburg Depot, New York, the old home of the family of Mrs. Giles and where they will spend a short time visiting wjth the old friends and looking after interests in that part of the state. VISITING IN WYOMING Everett Gooding, veteran Burling ton railroader, is enjoying a visit at the Gooding ranch in Wyoming, lo cated near Gillette. The Gooding family have had land interests there for a great many years, they making settlement on a homestead when the state was thrown open for registra tion. Student Council of High School is Organized Joe Noble, Senior Is President ; Betty Jo Libershal, Vice-President; Betty Gayer, Secretary. From Wednesday Dally The student council of the Platts mouth high school was elected and organized this morning for the com ing year at the school and will have charge of many of the activities. Representatives of the four classes were named to the council, the fol lowing being selected: Seniors, Joe Noble, Ruth Westover, Albin Cho vanec, Betty Jo Libershal, Ronald Lester, James Mauzy; Juniors, Don Martin, Dan Terryberry, Eetty Gay er, Jerry White, Dean McFarland; Sophomores, Chester Colby, Maxine Lewis, Gene Nolting. LaVern Rice; Freshmen, Robert Woster, Edward Gradoville. Delores Ruse. The officers of the council select ed were: Joe Noble, president; Betty Jo Libershal, vice-president; Betty Gayer, secretary. The members of the high school at the convocation hour also had tb? pleasure of a visit from "Mortoni," well-known magician of Lincoln, the magician, who in private life is William Morton, gave a very clever demonstration of his skill that was very much enjoyed. FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MISS GERING TUESDAY Tuesday afternoon the beautiful Gothic church of St. Luke's was fill ed with the friends of Miss Mia Gering to pay their last tributes to her memory. The church was a place endeared to Miss Gering in her years of service and most fitting that it should shelter her last earthly rites. The beautiful and impressive Episcopal service was celebrated by Father St. George Tyner, rector of the parish, who also paid a short and well deserved tribute to the memory of the departed. During the service the choir ot the church with Mrs. J. M. Roberts at the organ gave three numbers, "Pea'-e, Perfect Peace." "Hark Hark My Soul" and "Nume Dimittuso." The pallbearers were old friends of the family comprising William A. Robertson, C. C. Wescott, James Mazy. William Schmidtmann, Jr., Clyde Claus and A. W. Hallam, the latter two of Omaha. The body was taken to Omaha to the Forest Lawn crematory. Among the out-of-town visitors here for the services were Mrs. Sam uel Waugh, Harry Grainger, Mrs. C. S. Sherman, Earn McMIlHn. Lin coln; Miss Violet Dodge. Mr. and !Mrs. A. W. Hallam, Mrs. I). C. Mor gan. Mrs. Reece Hastaln, Ludwig Miller. William J. Hotz. Mr. and Mrs. John Claus, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde j Claus, Mrs. Henry C. McMaken, lumana: win I'leiner ana aauenter. Cedar Falls. Iowa; Arthur Nadelhof fer, Chicago. HERE FROM CHICAGO From Woil7s4ar'a paMv Mr. and Mrs. Karl Roessler of Chi cago, arrived this morning from their home in the windy city, to visit at the home of Mrs. August Roessler, mother of Mr. Roessler and with Mr. and Mrs. Anton Swoboda, par ents of Mrs. Roessler as well as other of the relatives and old friends. MYNARD COMMUNITY MEETING Cass county residents are cordially invited to attend the meeting at the Mynard community hall Friday eve ning, October 18 at 8 o'clock. The j program will consist of a talking movie on a subject that is entirely 'new to the community. Free ice lream and cake will be served. Good Response to Citizenship Contest Call At Least Six of Cass County's Eleven Eligible High Schools to be Represented Here 19th The four representatives from Plattsmouth high school at the Cass county Young Citizens' contest this coming Saturday have been selected. They were named by a committee composed of three citizens, three American Legion members and three faculty members. Those named are Joe Noble, Clay ton Sack, Betty Jo Libershal and Ruth Westover. At present it is definitely assured they will compete against a like number of representatives from each of five other high schools. There are eleven eligible high schools in the county and six have now signified their intention of competing. Besides Plattsmouth, these include Avoca, Greenwood, Louisville, Nehawka and Union. Those not yet entered, but still having time to do so are Alvo, Eagle, Elmwood, Murdock and Weep ing Water. The four contestants from each school will be accompanied by a faculty member and a representative Legionnaire of their home commun ity. These will be guests of the local American Legion post at a noon-day luncheon at Hotel Platts mouth. There will also be other en tertainment provided for the visiting students. The local committee In charge of arrangements has suggested that all business houses of the city display their welcome banners Saturday. A good number of the young contest ants will be accompanied here by their parents and all should be ex tended a royal "welcome to Platts mouth. s It is hoped to make this the most cutstanding Young Citizens' contest ever held in Cass county and Platts mouth folks can co-operate by ex tending fellowship to the visiting students, parents, faculty members and Legionnaire sponsors. The importance of good citizenship was never greater than today, and the World-Herald and American Legion are to be complimented for having carried on these contests for the past seven or eight years. The Young Citizens of those early contests are now out In the world making names for themselves or In colleges continuing their education from the stable foundations laid in high school days. CONGRATULATE TEAM A word of appreciation or con gratulatory messages from home folks, either former or present, stif fens the courage and enlivens the football team of any high school. The Plattsmouth high school's 1940 football team were recipients of such honor and praise, when they received a letter from the boys at Tarklo, many of them former col leagues of this year's team. The following is the contents of message: Tarkio College, Tarkio. Missouri. The Plattsmouth High School Football Team, riattsmouth, Nebr. Dear fellows: Congratulations on your victories over Ashland. Sidney, and elsewhere. You have a wonderful start for an urusually good season. Keep that old ambition fired and you will bo isure to come out on top. Keep fight ling: we're all pulling for you. Wish ing you the best of luck, we are: The Eovs nt Tarkio: Bill Stein- kanip. Joe York. Ralph Stava, Don ?M Wall. Wayne Falk. Joe Case. Allan White. ATTEND GRAND LODGE The grand lodge of the I. O. O. F. of Nebraska Is holding its sessions at Omaha this week with attendants from the lodges from every section of the state. The Rebekah assembly is also meeting this week in Omaha. J The Plattsmouth lodge of the I. O. O. F. Is represented by Dr. Joe Stlbal as the delegate while several of the (past noble grands are attending the (meetlngs among these Harry L. Kru ger, Ordell Hennings, John Bates, Sanford Short and Fred H. Mumm.