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i Nchr. State Historical Soclrtj VOL. NO. LVI PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1940. NO. 9G Local People are Injured in Auto Accident Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Vallery of This City and Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Matschullat Injured. Christmas night shortly after 9 o'clock an auto crash at Avery hill, south of Omaha, terminated a pleas ant holiday visit for Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Vallery of this city and their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. William Matschullat of Lincoln. Mr. Vallery is at the St. Joseph hospital where his wife is also being cared for. He is suffering a severe gash over the right eye, a double fracture of the right arm, a small fracture of the left arm, and may have suffered possible internal in juries as he is still only partially rational. Mrs. Vallery has a severe cut over the right eye a3 well as a tad cut on the right arm and also scalp in juries. The condition of Mr. and Mrs. Val lery was reported this noon by the United Tress as "fairly good." Mr. and Mrs. Matschullat are at the Nicholas Senn hospital, Mrs. Matschullat suffering severe scalp wounds and cuts. Mr. Matschullat seems the least injured of the party of four altho badly bruised and shaken up in the crash. Mrs. Earl A. Noxon of Lincoln, a passenger in the other car in the collision suffered severe cuts on the head and throat. She is at the Luth eran hospital. Mrs. Noxon was riding in the car driven by Eugene Gardner of Omaha, who had with him his wife and Mr. and Mrs. Noxon. The accident occurred, it is claim ed as the Vallery party was return ing from Omaha, Mr. Matschullat driving. They came up the hill as the Gardner car approached from the south on the west side of the road. Seeing the approaching car Mr. Matschullat was unable owing to a large snow hank to get onto the shoulder r.nd sought to avoid an ac cident by swinging to the east side of the road. Mr. Gardner also swung his car to the east side, they crash ing headon. Mayor and Mrs. Arnold LilUe were a short distance back of the Mat schullat car and assisted in taking them on to the hospital. Ambulances called, took in the other patients. It was some time before the iden tification of the members of the party was learned and Glen Vallery, brother of Frank, hastened to Omaha to find them at that time in what seemed a very critical condition. Glen and Charles Vallery were at Omaha this morning to visit the brother and report that the condi tion of Mr. Vallery will not permit setting the arm at this time. WITH THE INJURED Prom Saturday's Pan Reports from Omaha today Indi cate that Plattsmouth accident vic tims at hospitals are doing very well. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Vallery at the St. Joseph hospital are both reported ns doing as well as possible, Mr. Val lery, very severely injured, seeming ly showing some gain. Mrs. William Matschullat at the Nicholas Senn is reported as some brighter from the effects of ,the se vere concussion. Mr. Matschullat was at no time in serious condition. ATTEND BAR ASSOCIATION Attorney D. O. Dwyer and his wife, Attorney W. L. Dwyer, were In Omaha Friday where they attended the sessions of the Nebraska State Ear association. The meetings were well attended and a very Interesting program was given. Judge E. B. Chappel of Lincoln, president, presided over the meetings at which discussions of the problems of the bar and the legal profession. NOTICE OF MEETING - The annual meeting of The Farm ers Elevator Co. of Cullom, Nebr., will be held on Sat. Jan. 4, 1941 at 1:30 p. m. at the usual place. ALBERT F. HILFIKER, Secy. d2S-2td-ltw TRANSFERRED TO TEXAS Rev. Patrick Harte, who since last summer has been chaplain at St. Joseph villa at David City, has been given permission to go to the diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas in an ef fort to regain hi3 health. lie will be assigned by Bishop E. B. Ledvina as chaplain of Ursuline Convent, Laredo, just across the border from Mexico. Father Harte planned to leave David City right after Christ mas. He was formerly pastor of St. Patrick's church at Manley. Firemen to Hold Annual Ball New Years Eve Event Will Provide Funds for the Various Activities of the Fire men as Organization. The annual Firemen's ball, spon sored by the members of the Platts- mouth Volunteer Fire department, will be htld at the American Le gion building in this city on Tues day night, December 31st, carrying over Into the new year of 1941. The firemen serve all of the year in defense of the property of the residents of the community, without remuneration, sometimes with dan ger to their lives and health if neces sary. The money derived from the ball goes into the firemen's own fund to be used in having clothes cleaned in case of fire, social events or the se curing of equipment that may be needed. All of the residents of the city who can find it possible, should attend or at least purchase a ticket to aid the good cause. Don Rhodes and his orchestra will furnish the music for the event. RECEIVE PERSONAL MESSAGES A number of Plattsmouth families were made very happy on Christmas by a personal message from loved ones at a distance via telephone. It was a thrill to hear someone from across the continent conversing for a few moments. The fine telephone service ronde the calls come through in excellent shape. Mayor and Mrs. Arnold Lillie re ceived a call from their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Har vey Eggeling, from San Francisco where Harvey is now stationed with the U. S. navy. Attorney and Mrs. J. A. Capwell were called to the tele phone Christmas morning by a mes sage from Joe Hendrix, now located in southern California. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Comstock "also had a real pleas ure when called to the telephone Christmas day to receive a message from their son, James Comstock from Barberton, Ohio, where he and Mrs. Comstock are now located, it adding much to making the Christmas a pleasant one. EURLINGTON SPECIAL TRAINS ITroTn Saturday Dally Burlington agents said that 750 passengers were in their Rose Bowl specials which left Lincoln and Omaha this morning for California via Kansas City, El Paso, and the Golden State route. The trains were to connect at St. Joseph but they may have continued separately, offi cials said. The Burlington's special leaves Omaha at 2 p. m. and Lincoln at 4:43 p. m. tomorrow via Denver and the Santa Fe route. Approximately 500 passengers will ride on it. Among those who left on the Bur lington from Lincoln were members of the band and football scouts of the University of Nebraska. Ronald Rebal and Raymond Wooster left with their colleagues this morning. However, Miss Jane Rebal expects to leave for California tonight at 11:15 from Omaha, where she will board one of the trains. VISITS OLD SCHOOL FRIENDS Robert Hayes, student at the Iowa State college at Aries, Iowa, was here Christmas day for a visit with the old school friends and acquain tances. He is returning at the end of the week to resume hi3 basket ball practice with the Cyclones. Many Family Parties are Held Christmas Day Festive Occasion Will long Be Re memtered in Many Homes Over the City. Family dinners ruled the social ac tivities on Christmas day. Hundreds from far and near were in Platts mouth to spend the day with their parents, children, or other members of the family. Mrs. T. B. Hardison was among the fortunate women who had all of her children and their families with her yesterday. The group was composed of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Hardison and son, Harley, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Stratton and family, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hardison, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Meisinger, Plattsmouth. Among those spending Christmas out of town were Mr. and Mrs. TV. A. Robinson and son, Larry. They spent the day at Tekamah with Mrs. Rob inson's parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Feelhaver. Other members of the family were present. Rev. and Mrs. Samuel G. Schick and family had with them Christ mas Mrs. Emogene Kullbom, mother of Mrs. Schick. Mrs. Kullbom re sides in Omaha. Mrs. Mary Knoflicek had a number of her children at the family home Christmas eve and Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Spethmann of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Louis Knoflicek of Lincoln, and Miss Bea trice Knoflicek of Omaha were here. The Spethmanns are now at Gretna visiting with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. George Nickles of Murray, entertained Mr. and Mrs. James Kelsey and Mrs. Orlay Perry, Shenandoah, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shrader, Omaha; and Miss Etta and Lee. "Nickles of thi3 city. Mrs. Kelsey and Mrs. Perry are aunts of Mrs. Nickles. Miss Etta Nickles and her brother will entertain on New Year's day at the family dinner party. Misses Estelle and Caroline Baird entertained County Commissioner and Mrs. George Farley and their daughters, Edith and Helen. Helen is a grade school teacher at York. E. A. Ward, a school instructor at Franklin, Nebraska, arrived here Monday to spend the holidays with his sister, Mrs. Agnes Moore and niece, Vivian Moore. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Horsak and son, Carl Joseph had a house full Wednesday, when Mr. and Mrs. Ed ward Novak and two children, Mrs. Anna Novak, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Avis and daughter, Carol Ann, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Milo Farney and daughter, Margaret, Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Kocian, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Howland of Plattsmouth, were their guests. Joseph Horsak of Omaha was also there. Mr. and Mrs. P. Hirz had with them on Christmas day Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hirz and family of Missouri Valley, Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Sikora and daughter, Misses Emma and Elizabeth Hirz of this city. At the W. C. Soennichsen home the following were guests: Mr. and Mrs. Eruce Rosencrans, Mrs. W. E. Rosencran.-s and daughter, Mary, and Robert Walling. Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Hild enter tained their family at a fine turkey dinner Christmas at their home with Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hild and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hild and J family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hild j ind fauiily and Mr. and Mrs. Verner Hild and Miss Helen Franke as guests. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Rebal over the Christmas day were Mr. and Mrs. George Rebal of Iowa City, Iowa, James Rebal, Jr., of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rebal, Jane, Ronald, Mary Jo of this city with Mrs. J. C. Crouch and son. Jack of Lincoln. The home of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Terryberry was the scene of a very pleasant Christmas party yeEterday when members of the family were entertained. Those who attended the dinner were Mrs. Barbara Warner, mother of Mrs. Terryberry, Miss Helen Warner, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Terryberry and Mickey, Mr. and Mrs. Alvador Tilson and son Freddy, Thomas Tilson, Mr. and Mrs. Wal lace Warner and family, Norman Moyer. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Jahrig had as their guests on Christmas Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Woster and children, Stephen and Karen, Lawrence Roessler of Tekamah, Miss Fern Jahrig and Paul Jahrig. The home of Mr. and Mr3. J. A. Pitz, south of this city had as guests in addition to the immediate family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed S. Tutt of Murray and Clarence Cuthrell of this city. One of the large family dinners which took place yesterday was the one served at the Joseph Novotny home, when Mr. and Mrs. Novotny entertained their children and grand children. The out-of-town relatives present at the dinner comprised Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kopp, Council Bluffs, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Hall, Mr. and Mrs.- Edward Kesling, Mrs. Anton W. Vetesnik and daugh ter, Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph No votny, Jr., . Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stanek and daughter, Betty, son, Dean, and Miss Marion Peterson, all of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Terryberry, Mrs. Lucile Terryberry and children, Mary and Donnie of Cedar Creek, and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Fullerton and son. Jackie of Omaha, were guests of Mrs. Elizabeth Engelkemier Christmas day. Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Goos and daughter, Miss Harriett, had as guests for the Christmas dinner and afternoon, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann, of this city, Dr. and Mrs. Carl F. Schmidtmann, Dr. and Mrs. George Schmidtmann and Kay Lou of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. William Schmidtmann, Jr. and Janis of thi3 city. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hall was the scene of a very pleas ant Christmas party Wednesday, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Buttery, Mrs. Carl Hall and three children, George Rennie and Mrs. Carl Groff and children of Falls City being here. Carl Hall spent the day visit ing his brother, George at the Thorn ton & Minor hospital at Kansas City. The L. B. Egenberger family en joyed a reunion at the family home in this city, coming to be with the father and grandfather for the day. The party comprised Mr. and Mrs. Loui3 Ward Egenberger, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Egenberger and sons, Bernard and Henry, Dr. and Mrs. John S. Egenberger and son, John L., Mr. and Mrs. J. II. Carter and Beverly, Mrs. Mary Weckbach and Mr. Egenberger. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Becker on high school hill was held a family gathering for dinner and enjoying the day. Those attending comprised Mr. and Mrs. George Wal linger, Mr. and Mrs. Willis of Ash land, Mrs. Louise Bauer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Ward Egenberger, Mr. and Mrs. William H. Schmidtmann, Jr., and daughter, Janis, Mr. and Mrs. John Sattler, Jr. and Mr. and Mrs. Becker. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Smith and family, of Council Bluffs, were here for the Christmas day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Donat and family, the latter a sister of Mrs. Smith. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Renner had as guests for Christmas Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Renner, parents of Norman, and Charles Herren, the grandfather of the host. At the Ledgway home on Winter- steen hill there was a much enjoyed family party, Jack Ledgway of Chi cago arriving early Christmas day to join the other members of the family. The members of the group comprised Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Kraecer and family, Mr. and Mrs. Andy Snyder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ledg way and daughter, Miss Helen Ledg way and C. E. Ledgway. Mrs. George J. Klinger Had the pleasure of having her children at the family home during the Christ mas day, enjoying the dinner and afternoon and evening of visiting. The members of the family home for the holiday were Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Ketelsen and son, Gerald, of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kling er and son, Gary, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Herring and Mrs. J. J. Stibal. When Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Sund- strom entertained at their Christmas dinner, they were able to have with them Mr. Sundstrom's sister, Miss Agnes Sundstrom of Chicago. MisB Sundstrom is now a guest of Rev. and Mr3. P. A. tlacobsen at Louisville. Eighteen New Members to be in Legislature Larger Percentage of New Blood Than in Ttto Previous Sessions of the Unicameral. LINCOLN, Neb., Dec. 23 (UP) Eighteen freshman legislators will be assigned desks for the 1941 unicam eral session, giving it a greater share of new b'.ood than was injected into either the 1937 or 1939 sessions. Only 21 men who served in the 1939 session will return Jan. 7. Three others served in earlier sessions and one in the 1940 special session, bring ing the total number of experienced members to 25. When the unicameral legislature first met in 1937, its membership in-. eluded 32 men who had served in the bicameral legislature, although three of that number had served only for the 1935 special session. The 1939 legislature had 29 former members. Only nine of the 43 men elected to the first unicameral will return for its third session. Death took one of the 1939 sen ators; 12 failed to seek re-election and nine lost in primary or general elec tion contests. Among the missing 1939 members will be 10 of the 15 standing committee chairmen. They include: Frank Brady, Atkinson, appropri ations; Leland Hall, Roseland, bank ing, commerce and insurance; Edwin Schultz, Elgin, education; George Craven, Lincoln, enrollment and re view; Emil Von Seggern, West Point, government; Lester Dunn, Lincoln, labor and public welfare; Fred Car- sten, Avoca, legislative administra tion; A. L. Miller, Kimball, public health; and Carl Peterson, Norfolk, rules. Brady , and Miller have been as signed administrative posts by Gov ernor Elect Dwight Griswold. Brady will be tax commissioner and Miller health director. A new speaker also is assured since Sen. William II. Diers, Gresham. ran for lieutenant governor and lost in the Nov. 5 election Senators men tioned as possible candidates for the speakership include Ernest Adams and Amos Thomas, both of Omaha; Harry Gantz, Alliance; Fred Mueller, Kearney, John Callan, Odell, and Frank Sorrell, Syracuse. Legislators with no previous service include Otto Kotouc, Jr., Humboldt, William Me-tzger, Cedar Creek; George W. Bevins, Omaha; George C. Weborg, West Point; II. G. Greenmay re, Norfolk; A. J. Brodahl, Wahoo; Jack W. Price, Lincoln; Stanley A. Matzke, Seward; Elmer Rakow, Ne ligh; Tony Asimus, O'Neill; Joseph T. Knezacek, Ord; Walter R. Raecke, Central City; Harry E. Bowman, Hastings; Arthur Carmody, Trenton; Robert E. Crosby, North Platte; Don E. Hanna, Brownley, and Ernest Blome, Sidney. New members who served in bi cameral sessions include George T Sullivan, Omaha; Louis M. Jeppeson, Hubbard, and C. Pertus Peterson, Lincoln. Senior member of the legislature will be Sen. E. M. .Neubauer, Orleans, who will be serving his eighth term. LEAVING FOR THE EAST from Ff.day'a Dally This evening Mrs. Vincent Kelley, Jr.. is leaving Omaha for the east coast where she will join her hus band at Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey, where he has been employed for some time. Mrs. Kelley is being joined at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, by Mrs. Tom Kriskey, who also is join ing her husband in the east. Mrs. Kriskey has been visiting her mother since Mr. Kriskey departed for the cast. VISITS OLD FRIENDS HERE Bill Jensen, a former Plattsmouth young man, graduate of the class of 1934 of the local high school, was In the city Friday afternoon for a few hours visit with old friends. Bill is now at Glendale, California, a mem ber of the ground service of the air service of the army at that place. He has been at Superior, Nebraska, to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jensen and old friends In that place. OLD RESIDENT HERE From Friday's DatTy B. F. Dill, a long time resident of South Bend, now living at Fair field, Nebraska, was here today for a few hours on business. Mr. Dill was the assessor of South Eend pre cinct for a great many years and Btill has his farm interests there. He was accompanied by his daugh ters, Mrs. Emma Maddox, of Fair field, with whom he resides and Mrs. Jessie Richards of Teton, Idaho, who Is spending some time in Nebraska. Former Platts mouth Girls Wed in Omaha Miss Helen Jane Kostka Weds George J. Vesely and Miss Mary Svo hoda Marries Charles Krai A very beautiful double wedding of cousins, the brides former Platts mouth girls, was held in Omaha on Saturday, December 21st. The brides were Miss Helen Jane Kostka, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Kostka, formerly of this city and Miss Mary Svoboda, daughter of Frank Svoboda of this city. Miss Kostka was mar ried to George J. Vesely anad Miss Svoboda to Charles Krai, both of Omaha. The wedding took place at the Bohemian Presbyterian church, 15th and Hickory streets, Omaha, with Rev. Alois Kvetensky performing the ceremony. Miss Luella Kvetensky played the organ with Mrs. Louis Kvetensky as director of the singing. A very ap propriate wedding song was given in Bohemian to the tune of "Silent Night." The wedding gowns of both of the brides was of white satin made with trains and the wearing of. the long flowing veils. " They carried white roses with white streamers. Miss Kostka was attended by Mrs. Frank Kostka. a sister-in-law, as matron of honor whose gown was of rose satin with gold halo and pink veil. Miss Dorothy Hickey as bridesmaid wore a gown of blue satin with silver halo and blue veil. Miss Svoboda was attended by Miss EeFsie Svoboda. a sister, as maid of honor who wore pink brocaded satin with the gold halo and pink veil as hair ornaments. Miss Mary Hartl, bridesmaid, wore blue satin with the silver halo and blue veil. The bridesmaids carried yellow roses while the maids of honor had bonquets of pink roses. Mr. Vesely was attended by Charles Kostka and Mr. Krai by George Svo boda. The men all wore tuxedos. A small reception was held at the Kostka home following the wedding at the church. Mr. and Mrs. Vesely departed on a short honeymoon and both couples will continue to make their home in Omaha. FUNERAL OF PHILIP KEIL The funeral services for the late Philip Keil at the United Presby terian church at Murray Thursday afternoon brought out many of the old friends and neighbors for their last tributes. A large cortege accompanied the body from the Horton funeral home in this city to Murray for the last rites. Rev. Neil Stewart, pastor of the church, brought the message of con solation and comfort to the bereaved family and friends. During the service the mixed quar tet composed of Miss Flora Jane Boe deker, Mrs. Herman Wohlfarth, Dale Long and Dale Wohlfarth, gave two of the old and loved hymns. The burial was at the Mt. Pleas ant cemetery where it was laid to rest in the family plot at that place. The pallbearers were old friends and residents of Murray, Alfred Ganse mer, John Hobcheidt, Dick Pittman, Glen Todd, Harry Albin, George Lopp. VISITS AT COURT HOUSE From FAturdar arty Santa W. True, road overseer of Liberty precinct, was a visitor In the city today to attend to some matters at the couTt house. Christmas Day a Pleasant One in Plattsmouth Weather Mild and Springlike as Residents Observe the Yuletide in Church and Home. Christmas of 1940 was ideal from the standpoint of mild weather con ditions, being more like a spring day than that of winter. The weath er permitted many pleasant home gatherings and visitors to and from the city added to the holiday touch. Christmas eve found programs and exercises at the various Sunday schoob over the city, with visitations from Santa Claus and remembrances to the little folks from the genial Santa. Programs of this nature were held at the Christian, Presbyterian, and Methodist churches. In all of the Sunday schools there were ex tensive programs given. With the approach of the mid night hour church services were opened, the St. Luke's Episcopal church having a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at 9 o'clock by Fath er George Tyner. Robert Tritsch sang a Christmas carol at the ser vices. Midnight mass and communion yas celebrated at St. John's Cath olic church with the church filled to its capacity. Rev. Falher McFadden of the St. Columbians mission at Bellevue was here to assist Monsig- nor Aglus. Masses were held at 8:30 and 10 o'clock Christmas day with large attendance. The Holy Rosary Catholic church found a capacity congregation at the midnight mass which was celebrated by Father J. R. Sinkula, who also conducted masses at 9 a. m. and 10:30 a. m. Christmas day. The St. Paul's Evangelical and Re formed church held services - on Christmas day which was very large ly attended, to hear the powerful and impressive message of Rev. S. G. Schick, "The Birthday of Jesus," a most, impressive tribute to the great mission of the Christ and His need in the world today. FUNERAL OF C. J. MEISINGER From Saturday's Dally- Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Glen dale church near Cedar Creek, for the late C. J. Meisinger, a long time resident of that community. There was a very large party of the old friends and neighbors in at tendance and many accompanied the cortege from Louisville to the church, the body laying in state at the mor tuary of Stander & Stander. The services at the church were in charge of Dr. II. G. McClusky, rastor of the First Presbyterian church of this city and pastor of the Cedar Creek church. Frank A. Cloidt of this city gave two numbers, "The Last Mile of the Way" and "Sometime We'll Under stand." Miss Estelle Baird playing the accompaniment. The burial was at the Glendale cemetery near the church. SUFFERS SEVERE ACCIDENT From Friday's Dally This morning Joseph M. Sedlak, carpenter at the BR15X shops suf fered very severe Injuries from a fall from a car on which he was working. Mr. Sedlak in falling alighted on the right wrist with the result that the member was frac tured. He also suffered the fracture of several ribs in the fall. Mr. Sed lak was taken to the office of Dr. R. P. Westover where temporary aid was given and he was taken later to Omaha in the Sattler ambulance where he will have the Injuries dressed and may have to remain for a time. He was accompanied to Omaha by his son, Robert E. Sedlak. SPEND HOLIDAYS HERE Mr. and -Mrs. Paul Campbell of Minatare, Nebraska, are here to visit for the holiday season with Mr. and Mrs. John Bajeck, parents of Mrs. Campbell, as well as South Bend with the relatives of Mr. Campbell. They are also visiting with many of the old friends In the two communities.