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A tfeTr. State Eistcvkal Society 001 vol. no. ivn PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, AUGUST 11, 1841. NO. 56 Hostess Finds Many Newcomers to Plattsmouth Interesting Visits to the Homes of New Residents of the City Are Revealed. "And if a stranger sojourn with thee in your land, ye shall not vex him. But the stranger that dwelleth with you shall he unto you as one horn among you. and thou shalt love him as thyself." Lev. 19: 23-34. Our first call in July was at the Ft. Paul's Evangelical parsonage, 914 Avenue E to visit with Rev. and Mrs. Willard E. Sherman, re cently arrived from Schaller, Iowa where he was 41 pastor of the Im- manuel Evangel- j ;ai Mmrrii Per : Sherman receiv- voice, piano ana; organ at the; Sherwood Music Mrs. E. C. Giles School in Chi-; cago. later spending three years at j the Pacini Conservatory in Lucca. Italy, where she received her mas ter's degree. Mrs. Sherman plans to teach music in the community. The recreational preference of the couple is tennis and golf and Mr. Sherman has been trying out the golf course recently. Mr. and Mrs. Leo T. Finneran from Jacksonville, Florida, have come to live at 215 North Third street in the Meisinger apartments. Mr. Finneran is foreman of the ce ment work at the bomber plant. The children are Eugene, 15 and Carolyn 4. Mrs. Finneran commented on the friendliness of the town and how cordial it seemed to have people speak to her on the street. This family prefers our drier type of sum mer weather rather than the damp ness of Florida. Also from the south are Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Cauley and their three fine boys, 1-an 12, Jack 10 and Charles 8. Formerly from Georgia, they are comfortably located at 613 . T 1 , 4V.rt Sfcond avenue on a hill where the cool breezes blow. Mr. Cauley is a crane operator at the bomber plant. The family is interested in swimming and baseball. The general superintendent of the bomber plant, Paul C. Stalker and Mrs. Stalker live at the Herold j apartments. Although they are both mid-western, they have lived recent ly on the east coast and Mrs. Stalker told your hostess some very interest ing things about the scenery there, particularly the ocean. Th favorite diversion of this couple is fishing and hunting, so of course they also have some fine dogs. An English setter is being trained in Canada. We must tell them about the fine Laborador retreiver at Cedar Creek owned by Mr. Ault. He also trains dogs and had a golden retreiver in training there lately. From Hastings come Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Sigea and Albert 17. They live at G22 Chicago Avenue in the Walter Propst apartments. Mr. Sigea is a mechanic at the bomber plant. Both Mr. and Mrs. Sigea are interested in lodge work. Mrs. Sigea was formerly an assistant city hos tess in Hastings so there were many things to visit about and the time of the call passed all too quickly. New business people in our city are Mr. and Mrs. Randall H. Bigsby from Omaha who recently purchased the Horton Funeral Home at 702 Avenue B. Mr. Bigsby is a licensed mortician and was with the H. K. BurkeU & Son funeral home for four years. Both Mr. and Mrs. lEdgs by are interested in church, work and their favorite recreation is golf. Mr. Lee L. Huston from Nebraska City is the new manager of the meat department recently purchased by Joe's New Way from Frank Mul len. The family is located at 701 Third Avenue in a newly painted and h . & "f decorated home. Little Jerry Lee, 6, 0f kindness and sympathy shown us is eagerly awaiting the first day of j in the time of our sorrow at the pchool and we were glad to be of death of our husband and father, help in answering the questions -To those who sent the floral remem about our local school system. brances, and took part in the last A very busy couple are Mr. and rites we wish to thank you all. Mrs. Mrs. James Dobbs, Jr., both employed Everett Gooding and family. at Lugsch Cleaners from Harlan, Iowa. Your hostess made an evening call in order to find them at home, but had lived in Union previously of the visit and they especially liked the gifts of bakery and the local newspaper that the hostess carries to the newcomers in addition to pre senting them with the coupon book let. Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Harris have purchased the property known as the William Seybert home at 923 Ave nue D. They are rebuilding and re modeling this residence which in cludes a separate room for Mr. Har ris' work as draftsman with the United States Engineers. Previous to their arrival in this city they had lived in Omaha for a short time btu had lived in Union previously where Mrs. Harris was active in 4-H work. Mr. Harris is the fourth son f former County Commissioner Creed Harris. Please continue to notify Mrs. Giles at telenhone 109-W or Mrs. Thomsen at 57 if there are new- ed his college 'comers in your neighborhood as we and seminary, do not want to miss any who intend traininsr at She-j to live here for a reasonably length boygan. Wiscon- f time Many of the newcomers com sin and Mrs. ment on the friendliness of the Sherman studied ;town. lola Rosencrantz kk i n i If 1311160 III Ullldlld Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waters and Phyllis Kehre Attend Rosen-crantz-Rieckman Rites. At a ceremony performed at the home of the bride's parents in Omaha on Tuesday evening: at 8 o'clock Miss lola Rosencrantz daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Rosencrantz of Omaha, was wed to Donald Rieckman. son of Otto Rieckman of Murdock, Nebras ka. Rev. F. C. Weber, pastor of Cal lahan Evangelical church of Murdock, officiated. Preceding- the ceremony itself Edna Dennis, sister of the bride, played "Twilight Reverie," followed with the Lohengrin wedding march as the bridal party entered. The bride wore a dress of white satin bodice, with sweetheart neckline and full tulle skirt. She carried a d nd whJ roges Marfe ' ! Schweppe, cousin of the gTOom, was bridesmaid and she was attired in a light blue chiffon dress and her bou- quet consisted of pink roses. The groom and his attendant, Merle Rieck man, his brother, wore dark suits. An informal reception followed the wedding at the Rosencrantz home. Mr. 'und Mrs. Charles Waters and Phyllis Kehne of Plattsmouth, attended the event. lola is well known in Plattsmouth, having graduated from the Platts mouth High school in 1938. She has many friends throughout the county as she had served as a rural school teacher for approximately two years. Her husband was graduated from the Murdock High School in 1932. Mrs. Rieckman taught the pupils of Dist 70 the past two years. The couple will reside on a farm in Murdock. FTJNERAL OF EVERETT GOODING The funeral services for Everett Gooding were held Wednesday after noon at the Sattler funeral home at Fourth and Vine streets, a large number of the old friends being in attendance to pay their last tributes. Rev. J. W. Taenzler, pastor of the First Christian church, conducted the services. Mrs. Hal Garnett and David Rob inson gave two of the old hymns, "Does Jesus Care" and "WTiispering Hope," Mrs. O. C. Hudson being the accompanist. The interment was at Oak Hill cemetery, the pallbearers being John J. Cloidt, W. H. Eledge, James Corn stock, Walter Minniear, Robert Painter and Frank J. Libershal. CARD OF THANKS Gratefully we wish to express our deep appreciation of the many acts Local People Return from Trip to Market Centers Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Scennichsen and. W. R. Holly Spend Several Days at St. Louis Markets. Prom Saturday' Dally Last evening Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Soennichsen and W. R. Holly return ed home from a visit of several days at the markets at St. Louis and Chi cago, they looking after the pur chase of stocks for the men's ready to wear department of the Soennichsen Co. The market week at St. H. M. Louis; was one of the largest for many years, the wholesale house reported, as there were hundreds from all parts of the country in to try and secure needed goods for the fall and winter and on replacements of stocks. One of the most striking features was the great advance in the prices on the wholesale market in practi cally every line of goods and with the prospect that many more ad vances might be expected before the tension is eased and the demand les sens the cost. The same conditions prevailed in Chicago where a day was spent com pleting the buying for the local store. Here as at St. Louis was a great crowd of eager buyers seeking to se cure stocks or assurances of being able to supply the demand. While in St. Louis the Plattsmouth people had the opportunity of enjoy ing a river trip on the Mississippi river, the steam "Admiral" being leased by one of the large wholesale houses and 3.000 of the employees and patrons of the company made the trip up the river to Alton, Illinois and return. Miss Mary Rosencrans, who accom panied the party to St. Louis, con tinued on to Chicago to visit her brother, B. U. Rosencrans and fam ily for a few days. LEGION POST INSTALLS OFFICERS Prom Friday's DaRy Last night was open house meet- ing for firemen and other guests and btallation of officers night for the local American Lesion post, with the, meeting an open air affair at Holly's cabin on the Platte. There were upwards of fifty pres ent, including County Commander Oliver Seheiher of I'nion. as well as r i ;.i,k5o-lican ITUtSLS u uui eevriai uciguuui mt, tn-a-Tis and Comrade Haskin of the Mitchell, Neb., post, who is working as tn aie ?napin "P "n in this vicinity. jthpir rehearsals for one of the b.g Reports of various activities and ents of the year-the state con the last six months' audit were read vention of the Amenccn Legion at and the sum of $5 per month for Hastings, which v HI open on Sun- lour moiiins cuiiuiuuifu iu ueip jnu vide an enlarged recreation program with a full-time non-relief director for this area. Sk-k call, employment and other bulletins and communications were followed by installation of officers, carried out by County Judge A. H. Duxbury, one of the early comman ders of the local post. A rising vote of thanks was extended Judge Dux bury for his long and faithful years of service as post service officer, a position in which the Legionnaires are glad to have him continue from year to year. The officers installed were: R. T. Cuthrell, commander; Wm. Schmidt mann, Jr., and Clyde Rosborough, vice commanders; Elmer Webb, post adjutant; Eugene Vroman, finance officer, and Albert Olson, sergeant-at-arms. Post inspection was carried out by County Commander Scheiber and the record made up for department head quarters of the activities of Platts mouth post. Of the six delegates and alternates named at last meeting only two Commander Cuthrell and Cap. Gayer plan to attend, and it will become necessary that the Commander ap point substitutes. Following the business session hot dog sandwiches and liquid refresh ments were served. WORK WANTED Will do plastering, brick-laying, cement blocks, and cistern work. See Fred Rice or call 488-W. jy7-fw Chromium Plate rubber stamps at lowest prices at Journal Office. FIX ROAD FOR FRIEND During the absence of W. R. Holly at St. Louis, where he was called on business, a group of his friends got together and started the plan of constructing a new road leading from old highway No. 75 to the summer camp of Mr. Holly, "Shady Nook" located in the Stull pasture near the Platte river. This is a very fine gesture of friendship as Mr. Holly in the past has generously turned his house and the grounds over to individuals and j groups for their gatherings without i charge or restriction. In the past the road has wound j around through dry reeks, weeds,! Urees and what have you. The new i I t road will follow the old highway to j just south of the land belonging to I the Bell company, then entrance is gained through a gate i0 the Stull land and the road runs directly east to the cottage without curves or dips. Promise Push to New School Construction State Defense Council Will Urge WPA Keep Large Soree on Job Until Complete. Judg-e A. H. Duxbury, member of the regional committee of the Nebrs- ka State Defense council, was at ' Omaha Xor the meeting Friday and ; found a full group of the members' of the state and regional committees '. in attendance. ! Judgre Wade Martin, chairman, pre- ' sided and Capt. R. F. Weller secre- tary were present at the session. 1 ne Plattsmouth grade school build-; ing- now being- constructed was cussed by members and it was promis- ed that more man wer would be ; g.iTen t0 the jury that spent some urged for the construction work Eotime in the deliberations that finally that it is possible the structure will be !resujte(j a the holding of Delbert ready by late fall for the service of the school district. the meeting covered a wide range of subjects relative to the conditions! . as pertaining to the national defense land also to the conditions of the area j here near the bomber plant at Fort Crook PREPARING FOR EIG TEST From Saturday' raH The members of the Junior Amer- Legion drum and bugle corps are a busy bunch the last few eve - The local drum and bugle corps will attend the convention, leaving here at an early hour Tuesday and participating in the parade, one of;and olope npipiorg Pf the family, the colorful features of the Ptate Many from Plattsmouth attended the meeting. The competitive drill of func.ra the various drum and bugle corps will be held on Tuesday evening and will offer very keen competition as a great many will be entered, among these the Holdrege team, win- ner of last year and the South Omaha Sons of the Legion. A number of the local Legion and Auxiliary members are expecting to:womani who was only 47 years old j go to Hastings for the parade and drill Tuesday. RECEIVES SUSPENDED SENTENCE From Saturday's Dn. In the county court this morning a complaint was filed against Claude Richardson charging intoxication, second offense. The court after hearing the plea of the defendant and the facts in the case gave a sentence of sixty days in Jail. The sentence carried with it the pro vision of every other day on bread and water, but the sentence was sus pended and the defendant paroled during good behavior. TO MY FRIENDS In respect to all of those kind friends and neighbors who helped me, sent me floral bouquets, paid con- personal calls, and sent the con- valescing cards and letters during; mv recent UItipsq T wish tn ernress my deepest appreciation. These thoughtful tokens assisted in cheer ing as well as encouraging me. Miss Ella Kennedy. Jury In Wreck Case Finds Crim inal Negligence Report Made at 10:45 Saturday Evening Holds Delbert Hobbs - cf Plattsmouth. "Criminal negligence against Del bert Hobbs and recommendation that a charge of manslaughter be filed." war. the verdict of the cor oner's jury that had under consid eration the wreck near Louisville on July 27th and in which four out of seven persons involved were killed. j The jury had been impaneled at ithe time and viewed the scene of th? accident at the outskirts of Louis ville, and Saturday evening were leaded here by County Attorney Wal jtof H. Smith, to hear evidence sub- milted by a group of the parties that bed been at the scene of the accident as well as that of the survivors of th- terrible tragedy. The members of the jury com 1 rised Richard Livingston, Henry D;ivis, La Rue Williams. Eric Davis. William Kahler. Herbert Eager, all of Louisville. The testimony was taken of the location of the cars that met near cemetery hill at Louisville and in with H. O. Hanson and Charles Nel son, both of Louisville were killed in one car, Rosalind Bremer of Ne braska City. William Hindman of Plattsmouth in the other car. Tlic ininreri were Cnssell Elevens t of Nebraska City. Gerald Daniels and Delbert Hobbs, of Plattsmouth. The testimony of witnesses in- . . . . offered b Eurene Kerig, I ;clyde Rosborough .Hubert Dew. Flor- eme Erodinet Edward G. Ofe. Sheriff j rd G. Ofe. Sheriff Joe Mrasek Cassell Elevens, Gerald dis-'jnan,ls and Delbert Hobbs. The testimony was received and Hobbs. driver of the Daniels car at jthe tjme 0f the accident ipa;t tniured of the nartv. ! Thp information charging man - slaughter is expected to be filed on j Wednesday on the return of Judge aignment 'a. h. Duxbury and the arraign 10 o'clock Wednesday ; expected 'morning. at c -.j-p-. TOVr iv "RNON WmiMiubUAx Ainusxsio x, , ! Pn,in- w Meisinger. wife of Ralph) i jii.ri. i i irn lui uiv - Mi.icinu-er u-pvp rnndnctpd vesterdav i ' ' t, t . " afternoon. Rev. A. Lentz. pastor or the Christ Lutheran church, off i-1 ciated at the short prayer service at the Standcr & Stander mortuary. Louisville, at 1:20 p. m.. and at the i i church at 2 o'clock. The church iwas filled to its capacity with the :la,.ge mmii,er 0f relatives, old friends , A quartet composed of Betty and 'Kathleen Schafer. Arthur Hild and Gpn Kraeer sanff two of the old at, hvmnc- "Thp Old T? 11 TTed r,n- nrt np,ifif..i isle of Some - jwhere " Mrs A LPntz was at organ. In eulogizing the life of this young j at the time of her death. Rev. Lentz j 11 dUU "au c" l"c used as his subject for his discourse !ln tlle car as had been their fitom "If God is for You Who Can Be sou6ht the car " was Against You " missing and with it Barbara Ann. ' Interment took place at the Glen- .ne frantic Parents sported the theft dale cemetery and the pallbearers a"d apparent kidnaping and soon comprised Frank Salsberg. Ernest ; the story was flashed on the police Reed. Irvin Meisinger, Lloyd Schnei- jdio with all of the law forces on der, Floyd Gauer, Lester Wagoner. BIRTH OF SON Mr. and Mrs. Sherman are the proud parents of a nine pound boy, born August 4 at the home of the grandmother, Mrs. John Adkins, of this city. The mother was formerly Miss Anna Austin, daughter of M.r and Mrs. Leonard Austin of YCc-eping Water. I CAFETERIA LUNCH AND ICE CREAM SOCIAL Saturday, Aug. 16, at St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church parlor. Chicken and ham sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans, sliced tomatoes, cake, pie, ice cream, coffee, lemonade. Each article 5c. Serving starts at 5 p. m. FIND MARKET RISING Miss Mathilde Soennichsen of the H. M. Soennichsen Co., with Miss Anna Falecek, long time clerk of the company, have returned home from Kansas City, Missouri, where they have been at the wholesale marts for a short time. They were making selections of stocks for the dry goods and ready to wear departments of the store, finding many attractive lines on dis play at the various houses. One of the most noticeable trends was that of rising prices in all lines on the wholesale market due to the curtailment by defense work of many materials. Kansas City was holding their an- ;nual trade week and many hundreds I were present from the trade ttrri 'tory to look over the stocks. State Auditor Pays a Visit to County Officials Ray Johnson, Auditor, Has High Praiss for Excellent Conduct of County Officials. Ray C. Johnson, state auditor, was in the city Thursday to make a visit at the court house and bringing with him the report of the .;tite auditors who have in recent weeks completed their general uudit of all of the county offices. The state auditor wa vcv loud in his Praise of the 'ar in whll'h jihj handling or the county business I has been carried out. the strict, mod iern and business-like methods in j cach snd eveT? one tf th- ,?! ibad been conducted by the officials and their staff of emnlovees. ! Auditor Johnson was especially commendatory of the collection of taxes made in the period of the audit that covered from July 1, 1S39 to December 31, 1940. The ocice ofjDonha Ehlers as assistants. the treasurer and the sheriff showed j The meeting closed with the sir.g- and the:that 86 810 Per cent of the 1939 ; taxes had been collected by the treas - "rer and the sheriff- This was of the best showings of any of the ,counties of the state, Mr. Johnson ' j informed the staff of officials at the! nieeting held at the room of the : board of county commissioners. The report of the auditor showed that close check had been made of; i monies collected and the expen- Iditures made through the offices, all ; being in perfect condition The check of tne office of thejV.isser and son. Mr. and Mrs. John county treasurer showed that on the date of the start of the audit period ( . . there had been a balance on hand of $165,353.69, that receipts since had been $1,250,640.99, the disburse- ' t--i nntc T)iGo i Y mil crY iYta rlaimc S n- I""-"" . " " i Trri'Crt Mnrt nt.on s '1A h.i, X a I nP -.)"" ",J" """" balance at the completion of the audit had been $171,355.84. STEAL CAR AND FIND BABY From Downey, California. comes the f!tor5r of a car theft and the ap iParent unnnown Kidnaping oi a iuy;uien Kanenoerger ana ianmv, .mis S" L i ua. a i. u t.w.i. ! ter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil G. Hutton, the' granouaugnifr ui mi. auu iuio. iGeorge Hutton, of this city. -. . i . .3 Twr. The Huttons. residents of Lennox, 'had gone to Downey to visit with r .j ,1 1nft tiA ViaHv oclaon je ouiiook lor uie car auu me sup posed kidnapers. Three hours after the disappear ance of the car it was found parked Adkinsia block from the spot where it was stolen Barbara Ann still asleep and unaware of the excitement that she had caused. VETERAN RAILROADER HERE Thursday afternoon C. J. Rohwitz, for many years the passenger man ager of the Burlington at Omaha, was in the city. Mr. Rohwitz, one of the veterans of the "Q." is now the assistant freight traffic manager at Omaha. He is traveling over the state visiting the various com munities served by the Burlington, making Plattsmouth the home of the Burlington, the first place to be visited. Shrader Family Meets in Reunion at Homestead One of the Old and Large Families of Cass County Gather at the Old Home. On Sunday. August Hid the annual reunion of the members of the fam ily of the late Mr. and Mrs. George W. Shrader, was held at the old homestead, south of Plattsmouth, now occupied by Mrs. Lulu Wolfe, a daughter of these pioneers. It was a pleasant time for all those who could attend while a number were unable to reach the home for the festive day. Despite the warm day the members of the group came with well laden baskets of th? good things to make an ideal dinner. The dinner was served on the long tables beneath the gratrfal shade of the large trees to temper the heat. Following the dinner ice cream and ice water was served to the party. The business session was opened with the singing of "America.," Mrs. Lulu Wolfe, secretary, then gave the minutes and records of the past year of activity in the family. The births in the family showed a girl to Mr. and Mrs. John Chris wisser. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Mont Shrader, a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Les ter Shrader. Jr.. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Dale Shrader. a boy to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rea. a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gauer. One death was reported, that of Mrs. Dora Shrader of Murray. The election of officers was then jbeld. the following then being j chosen : President Mrs. Lulu Wolfe. Vice President Lester Shrader. Se. retary-Treasurer John Chris v. isser. Social Committee Chairman Mr. Grace Beil, with Leone Mayfield and iinK of "God Eless America" and was ;th( i turned over to the social com- minee the members having ar- i r.'oged a very fine program that everyone enjoyed, The 1942 reunic on will he on the f.ist Sunday in August at the home Jof Mrs. Wolfe. Those attending were: Mr. and Mrs. Mayfield and fam- ily, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Ehlers and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chester j Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Chris- ,cii iswisser and family, Mrs. R. H. : Chrisw isser, Mr. and Mrs. V. Gish i land familv. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Shrader, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rea, ,jjr. and Mrs. Shrader Rhoden, Mr. ! . .1 T ap( Cliroilar Cf ATV " ' nnl Hire I- Aract shJfinor n n fl TflTTl- lily, Mrs. Georgia Creamer, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Rhoden. Mrs. Alma Yard ley, Mrs. Lulu Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Gauer, Mr. and Mrs. Oraer Yardley and family, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Yardley and family, Mrs. i Harry Albin and family, Mr. and Mis. rs. Gree- r. xx. c OI.u ..... jey Beil and son. Forest. Miss Ann Caraletta. guest, Mr.;. Kurzg, guest, Mr. and Mrs. John Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Will Carey and family. GREAT CROWD AT EAGLE The attendance at the Eagle street carnival and picnic Wednesday was one of the largest that has been re ceived at any of the western Cass county town's annual festival. County Treasurer John E. Turner stopped there on his way home from Lincoln and found a great crowd that filled the streets, the shows, the various attractions doing a big busi ness and old friends meeting each (Other. Sheriff Joe Mrasek and Deputy Sheriff Emery Doody were also at the picnic and report perfect order and a good time enjoyed by the large num ber. AN APPRECIATION We wish to thank our many friends, neighbors and relatives for the beautiful floral offerings, words of kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of our beloved wife, mother, daughter and sister. Mr. Ralph. Meisinger and family, Mrs. Fred Wegener and fam- I ily. d&w X