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Helr. State Historical Society. (te 4 ; ??' 4 vfc I mm "a I i VOL. NO. LIZ PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JULY 1, 1943 No. 55 Gaebel-Ragoss Wedding Held At Louisville Church Members of Prominent Families of the Louisville Community Are Married Groom in Army In Immanuel Lutheran church at Louisville, at 5 o'clock Sunday after noon, June 20, Miss Lenora Gaebel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Caebel, became the bride of Cpl. Arlie Ragoss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ragoss. The Rev. H. G. Cat tau officiated in the double ring ceremony. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Rob ert Hanson, at the organ, played a medley of hymns, and Christ Stohl man gave the selection, "Song of Ferfeet Love." To the strains of Lohengrin's Wedding March the bride entered cn the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. She wore a gown of white chiffon marquisette fash ioned with a lace bodice and bands of lace trimming the skirt. Her floor length veil and train of white net was edged with lace to match the lace of the gown. Her bouquet was of white roses and sweet peas. She wore a three-ttrand pearl necklace, the gift of the groom. Miss Verla Gaebel, as her sister's uiaiu iL uuuui, was Ul CSSCU 111 A gown of pale blue chiffon with in sets of pink in the skirt. Her bou quet was of pink carnations and blue delphiniums. Orville Ragoss was! his brother's best man. Usherettes were the Misses Leota and Lucille Gaebel, wearing gowns in pastel shades. Th altar and the church were decorated with roses and garden flowers. Mrs. Ed Jochim had charge of the flower arrangement. , Following the ceemony a recep tion was held at the home of the tride's parenst for eighty relatives and friends. A two-course buffet supper was served from a table appointed in crystal and white, the centerpiece being the three-tiered wedding cake, supported by crystal candelabra and white tapers and crystal bowls fill ed with pink and white corn flow ers and white sweet peas. Six girls, cousins of the bride, the 'Misses Voline and Letha Brunkow, Ruth Thimgan and LaVern, Lucille and Leota Gaebel, wearing pastel color ed aprons, served as waitresses. Miss Allien Ragoss was in charge of the guest "book and the Mesdames Walter Thimgan and Herbert Rohr- danz of the gifts. Mr. Christ Stohl man presided at the punch bowl Miss Martha Bolson was in charge of refreshments. Later in the evening friends and neighbors assembled for a chart- vari After i short trip the bridegroom will return to his post at Camp Van Dorn, La., and the bride will' continue her duties at the local of fice of the Nebraska Power Co., where she is -employed. The bride was a graduate of the Louisville high school and has since ray, and Lee Nickles of this been employed in Louisville. Work-J city, departed for O'Neill, where the ing seven years at the City Bakery, funeral services will be held on Tues leaving there about five years ago, day afternoon. to work for the Nebraska Power There is surviving: an adopted Company, as cashier at their Louis-'son, Elmo, now in service in the ville office, where she will continue army in the Pacific; three sisters, her duties. The bridegroom worked ' Mrs. Fannie Crosser, Miss Etta Nick on the farm of his father near les, of this city; Mrs. J. D. Worde Louisville until 14 months ago when man, Leigh, Nebr.; Charles Nickles he enlisted in the army and is a part 'of Wall, S. D.; George Nickles, of of the army band and located at Murray, and Lee Nickles of this Ft. Bragg, N. C. after July 15th, Air-! city. One sister. Mrs. Frank Albin, borne Infantry Band. Work at Depot The north side of the Burlington J I 1 A. A uepoi, wbr-u utS Be.u t.i me waning room, is oexug paruuuu- ea otr tor rreignt space, passengers will use the south side of the depot when waiting for trains. Other work going on is tne oauasiing oi trac m the vicinity or the aepot. Visits Son Here Mr. and Mrs. John P. Davis, of Geneva, Nebr., were in the city Sun- day to viiit their son. Attorney Howard Mavis and famli, They returneu home A : nday. Mynard Community Club The Mynard Community Club held its regular meeting Friday night. Due to a busy season there was a small,' attendance. - President, Revel Sack opened the meeting and also led community singing, accompanied by Mariane Wetenkamp at the piano. Tha Reg ular picnic is to be held in August or a suitable time when farmer's aren't so busy. This is an event everyrae looks forward too. Clark Wiles, Chairman of East Side program committee had charge of the program. Mrs. Raymond Cook read the skit which took us around the world in an imaginary trip. Members of the chours were Richard Spangler, Rus sell Nielsen, Richard Cole, Robert Cole, Raymond Cook, Lillian Sack, Lucille Wiles, Deloris Smith, Mar garet Smith, Eloise Cole, Marianne Witenkamp. America Audience and chorus. Irish Wearing of the Green by chorus. Scotch Annie Laurie, solo, Rus sell Nielsen. Spanish La Paloma, solo, Lu cille Wiles. Italian Merry Heart, chorus. Welsh Deck the Halls, duet by Eloise Cole and Marianne Weten kamp. English Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes cornet solo Richard Cole. American Folks Song Love's Old Sweet Song, Chorus. America For Me, solo, Raymond Cook. Star Spangled Banner, Audience and Chorus. Former Cass Co. Man Dies At O'Neill Nebr. James Nickles, Son of Late Wil liam Nickles and Wife Dies From Stroke The message was received here last night of the death at O'Neill, Nebr., of James Nickles, 76, a native son of Cass county where he was born September 20, 1867, a son of Mr. and Mrs. William Nickles, pioneers of this section of Nebraska. He grew to manhood on the farm south of this city and later engaged in farm ing for himself. While a resident here in 1889 Mr. Nickles was married to Miss Maude Carroll, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. (Frank Carroll of near Rock Bluffs, ! , the wife preceding him in death a number of years ago. Mr. Nickles moved to the northern part of Nebraska some thirty-five years ago and has since resided in that, locality. He suffered a stroke n fnnr A r vrn n V I lotfiH ATI ClinHilU tVlD message was received here of his death. On the receipt of the death message, George E. Nickles, of Mur- preceded the brother in death in 1924 Entertain Friends Migs Betty May Hutchison, hon- queen of Bethel 24 of the Job s Daughterg entertained a number of officerg and members of the o . toeether wlth the council and . f . Darent at the nome - - Mr ta Mrs riaude Hutchison, south of this city, the past week The members spent the time in games, there being some thirty guests in all to enjoy the delightful time and the pleasant surroundings. J.1; At a suitable time delicious re f reshments of home made ice cream and cake were served. Funeral Service For John P. Sattler Held Tuesday Very Largely Attended by Old Friends and Many From Out of the City Are Here : The funeral services for John P. Sattler, long time resident of Platts mouth and an outstanding .civic leader, were held Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at - the chapel of the funeral home that. b& had founded and operated, i ' . 5 The chapel and home were filled with a very large number of the old time friends and associates, many be ing here from out of the city for the services. Dr. H. G. McClusky, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, an old friend and associate in the Rotary club, brought the message from the Scriptures filled with comfort for those bereaved, also paying a tribute to the services of Mr. Sattler to the community and his association with his fellow man. Two of the old hymns were giv en by Mrs. E. H. Wescott and Frank A. Cloidt, "Abide With Me," and "Saved by Grace." E. H. Wescott was the accompanist. The honorary pallbearers for the services were: William Baird, W. A. Robertson, Judge A. H. Duxbury, C. C. Wescott, W. H. Puis, W. C. Tippens, T. H. Pollock, George Lush insky, former mayor, W. M. Barclay, H. M. Soennichsen, Joseph F. Had raba, James G. Mauzy. The interment was the the new addition to the Oak Hill cemetery, (he last resting place being one that commands a view of the city where Mr. Sattler had so long been a vital factor. The active pallbearers were: Philip Born.F, X. Rea, W., C. Soen nichsen, S. S. Davis, H. A. Schneid er, B. G. Wurl. Dies at Masonic Home This morning at the Nebraska Ma sonic Home occurred the death of Mrs. Cora B. Ager, 73, a resident of the Home since November 15, 1941. She was born at Springfield, Mo., March 21, 1872. She was ad mitted to the Home here from Lin coln lodge No.v19, A. F. & A. M., com ing here with - a sister, Mrs. May Simmons, the sister passing away in April of this year, both coming from Beaver City, Nebr., where they had made their home for a number of years. The husband, J.'A. Ager, died in 1922, in Lincoln. . , There is surviving: A daughter, Mrs. J. R. Duncan, Omaha, and a son, Lee Ager, of Seattle Wash. She was also a sister-in-law of - Mrs. Grace Annes, of Omaha, past grand worthy matron of the Eastern Star. The body will be taken by; the' Hopping funeral home, -of Beaver City, to that place for the inter ment. Will Harvest Crops Omaha. Neb., June 29. (UP) Farmers attending a meeting of the Douglas county farm labor advisory board yesterday said they would "ig nore" other duties if necessary to harvest their corn crops but predict ed that the labor siutation for that time will be "adequate." The group agree there would be a decline in numbers of 16-year-olds working on farms as more of them went to other jobs. However, they added, the solution is found in the enlistment of women workers. A resolution was passed at the meeting asking the American Legion to organize an emergency labor pool if it would become necessary. Card of Thanks We wish to gratefully thank all of the friends and neighbors for their words of sympathy and acts of kindness shown us at the time of the death of our dear mother. It will long be a pleasant memory of the old friends in Piatt smouth to cherish. Especially do we wish to thank all those who took part in the funeral services. The Children of Mrs. William Budig. - Land Brings Good Price The referee sale was held at the court house Saturday in the par tition suit of Mae Martha Beam, vs. Pearl Rachel Jones, et al., with Attorney J. Howard Davis, referee. The land is located two miles south of Murray on the rock road and the bidding was very brisk and an excellent price secured by the referee. One improved eighty acres brought $130 per acre, and an un improved eighty, the sum of $127 per acre. These are excellent prices under a court sale and shows the rising land values in this section. Miss Velme Bartley of Omaha, was a visitor in the city over the week end as a gues of Mrs. Helen Trotter. I Staff Sgt. Jochim Victim Of Plane Crash In Maine Louisville Young Man Is Named as Among the Dead in Crash of Plane Saturday Staff Sgt. William H. Jochim, plane crew member, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Jochim, Louisville, was one of the victims of a plane crash on Saturday on a farm near Caribou, Me., the plane crashing on the potato farm owned by the pilot's father-in-law. The announcement of the death of Sergeant Jochim was made by the Presque Isle, Me., air base. The Jochim family have a second son, Pfc. LeRoy Jochim, stationed at Kessler Field, Miss., who is expect ed to be here for the funeral ser vices. The body of Staff Sgt. Jochim is expected to reach Louisville on Friday. . - Funeral of Mrs. Budig The Sattler funeral home was filled Monday aftertioon by the old friends and neighbors to pay their last tribute to the memory of Mrs. William Budig, long time resident of the city, who passed away last week at Denver. Rev. Willard Sherman, of the St. Paul's Evangelical and Reformed church, of which Mrs. Budig was long a member, brought the mes sage of the day and paid tribute to the departed lady and her life in the community. During the service Mrs. Otto Pitz and Mrs. Louise Klinger gave two of the favorite hymns, "In the Gar den" and "Asleep in Jesus," Mrs. Frank Bierl being at the organ. The pallbearers were old family friends and two nephews, W. C. Soennichsen, Henry Timm, Joe Lib ershal, Ernest Schubeck, Herman and Albert Fischer of Creston, Iowa. The interment was at the Oak Hill cemetery. Anniversary of Business Thirty-four years ago today, two young men of this city entered into business in this " city. Today they are still doing business at the old stand and have been very successful in their venture. r The two men " are Emil J. Wly- rich and Joseph F, ' Hadraba, the firm name being Weyrich & Hadra ba. Their association covers a great many years, as both were engaged at the drug store of Gering & Co. before starting in their own business ca reer, Mr Weyrjch for thirteen years and Mr. Hadraba for eight years, he also being with the Rich ardson Drug Co at Omaha. The two associates leased the building that they now own and on Jue 29, 1909, a 'sign illuminated jthe front of the building for open ing day, "Everything New But the Men". They are to.be congratulat ed on the successful years that they have had and the many friends will wish for more to come. Calls Home Folks Pvt. Donald Dooley, who is lo cated at Camp McKain, Mississippi, Sunday called his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Dooley, by long distance and had a few minutes of visiting by the air. He is doing fine in the southern camp. Jobs Daughters Install Officers Monday Evening Miss Edna Marie Marler Is the New Honored Queen of Bethel No. 24-Have Fine Program. Monday evening Bethel No. 24 of the Jobs Daughters of this city, held their installation of officers at the lodge rooms in the Masonic temple, a very large number of the members and relatives being pres sent for the impressive ceremonies. The installation of the new offi cers was conducted by Betty May Hutchison, retiring honored queen, assisted by the staff composed of Mary Helen Ray, past honored queen, installing guide; Rose Mary Steppat, installing marshal; Wilma Friedrich, past honored queen, in stalling secretary; Vivian Warner, past honored queen, installing chap lain; Mrs. Pearl Cole. installing musician; Alice Jayne Grosshans, installing senior custodian; Arlene Engelkemeier, installing junior cus todian. During the Installing ceremonies Clara Belle Wehrbein gave several vocal selections. The officers installed for the en suing term comprised: Honored Queen-Edna Marie Mar ler. - Senior Princess Jaunita Sigler. Junior Princess Mary Evers. Guide Delores Ruse. Marshal Mary Rishel Messengers Ruth Farmer, Mary K. Wetenkamp, Bonnie Walters, Betty Meisinger, Margaret Smith. Chaplain Millie Kozacek Musician Eloise Cole. Librarian r-Beverly Brubaker. . Recorder Ileen Aylor Treasurer Marylin Johnson. Custodians Annis Lee White, Phyllis Kehne. , Guards Shirley Wheeler, Delores Smith. Following the installation Betty May Hutchison, retiring queen was presented with her jewel by Miss Wilma Friedrich, while Miss Hutch ison in turn presented to Edna Marie Marler, the new queen, the Nan Martin jewel, that she will wear during her term of office. The members of the council were presented and greeted they being Miss Clara Weyrich, guardian, How ard Wiles, Mrs. Pearl Evers, Miss Helen Warner, Mrs. Clara Belle Wehrbein. Miss Clara Weyrich, who has served as the guardian of the local Bethel since its organization, was presented as the new grand guard of the Jobs Daughters of Nebraska, being greeted by the members of the Bethel and the guests. Mrs. L. S. Devoe, worthy matron and Herman Meisinger, patron of the Home chapter 189 of the Eastern Star were also presented. A very pleasant program was giv en after the installation that em braced piano solos by Eloise Cole and Beverly Brubacher, as well as vocal solos by Marjorie Devoe and Mary Ann Wetenkamp. Here for Funeral Wililam J. Streight and Mrs. Evi Spier, of Lincoln, were here Tues day for the funeral of the late John P. Sattler. Mr. Streight was a form er business associate and close friend of Mr. Sattler for many years. William Holly, of Omaha, was among those here Tuesday for the J. P. Sattler funeral. He was' ac companied by his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Al Young of Omaha. , Elected to Soroity Miss Ruth Westover, who is at tending the summer school at the University of Nebraska, was honor ed recently by selection as a mem ber of Gamma Nu Theta, honorary professional sorority, and. was ini tiated into the sorority on last Sun day. The summer school will close on Friday and has been attended by a large number taking special work for the summer. Arm Wound Healing Miss Josephine Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. , Joseph Campbell, is reported doing nicely after sever ing a blood vein in her arm, while working on the final assembly line at the Martin plant Wednesday. For tunately Miss Campbell has been able to continue her work since the accident. Gradoville Schmidtlein Wedding Service Held at Las Animas, Colorado, Bride Daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Gradoville Formerly Here The highlight of the Fort Lyon social season was the wedding of Catherine Gradoville, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. M. Gradoville, and Joseph Schmidtlein Thursday, June 17. The double-ring ceremony, per formed by Father J. A. Laquerre at St. Mary's church in Las Animas, Colo., took place on the twenty-fourth wedding anniversary of the bride's parents. The bride, beautiful in white satin and a crowned imported finger-tip veil, was given away by her father in the usual tradition. Miss Lucille Schmidtlein, sister oi the groom, was maid of honor. She wore rose taffeta, and carried a bouquet of deep red roses. Charles Gradoville, brother of the bride was best man. Little Bette Gradoville and Eunice Onoratti, beautifully quaint in long blue marquisette dresses and carrying bouquets, were flower girls. Paul and Norman Gradoville served at mass, and little Phillip Gradoville acted as train bearer and carried the, rings. Gene Schmidtlein, broth er of the groom, served as usber. The wedding music was beautifully ren dered by Mrs. Vern Gif ford, solo ist, and Miss Beatrice St. "Armaud, organist. Bob Gradoville, well-known about Fort Lyon and Las Animas, and brother of Mrs Schmidtlein, was the only one of the bride's family who could not be present at the wedding. He is overseas with the Marines. Immediately after the ceremony, the bridal couple went to La Junta to have their wedding pictures made and then rejoined the party for the wedding luncheon at the Palace hotel. Those in the wedding party were the bride and groom; Dr. and Mrs. Gradoville, Mrs. T. C Kahoutek, Dr. Gradoville's sister from Plattsmouth, Nebr, Agnes Rose Whalen of Des Moines, Iowa, Charl es Gradoville, Lucille Schmidtlein, phsiin. Rptta. Paul, and Norman Gradoville, Eunice Onoratti, Gene Schmeidtlein, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mannion., Miss Beatrice St. Arnaud, Father Laquerre, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Bredy, and Jean White. A lovely reception was given at the home of the bride's parents at Fort Lyon during the afternoon from 3:30 to 5:30. About eighty guests attended the affair. The happy couple left at nine o'clock the evening of June 17 to return to New York, where they had previously furnished an apart ment and made everything in readi ness for their return. On their re turn trip, they stopped in, Denver, Omaha, Chicago, and Detroit to visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Schmidt lein plans to keep her position with the Insurance Division of the Vet erans Administration in New York, and Mr. Schmidtlein, Yeoman third- class in the U. S. Navy, expects to be stationed at Fort Schuyler in the Bronx, New York, for the dura tion. Word has been received from Bob Gradoville by his family that he has reached his destination overseas, likes it a lot, and states that his outfit in the Marines can't he beat. As vidence that he is happy and doing well, he has gained weight, now topping the scales at 180 pounds, which is all brawn and no fat, we 11 have you know.- Keep it up Bob you're just the kind of lighting Marine this country needs. Charles Gradoville has received his orders from the Navy to report for training at Ames, Iowa, July 1- Mr. Gradoville -will leave Saturday and plans to spend a day of two via itins in DeB Moines before report ing for duty. Philip A. Hild Old Resident Goes To Rest Member of One of the Prominent Families of Cass County Dies After Long Illness Philip A. Hild, member of one of the most prominent families in .this section of Cass county, died this morning at 11:15 at the family home on Pearl street, following an illness of the past two years, suffering from a heart ailment that has made nec essary his inactivity. Mr. Hild was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Adam Hild, born at Green Val ley, Illinois, sixty years ago, and when a child was brought to Cass county by the parents and here he grew to manhood. He followed farm ing for many years, being one of the most prominent and successful agricultural leaders in the east sec tion of Cass county. Mr. and Mrs. Hild have made their home in Plattsmouth for the past several years. He was married in 1901 to Miss Lena Puis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Puis, also early residents of this section. n There is surviving his passing: The widow; four sons, Raymond, John L., Ernest and Verner Hild, all of this vicinity; two sisters, Mrs. L. H. Puis, Greeley, Cclo., and Mrs. Louis Friedrich, Cedar Creek; four brothers, Michaol, Plattsmouth; F. J., Mynard; George M., Omaha, and Fred L., of Murray. The body is at the Sattler funeral home in this city and the services will be held at the St. Paul's Evan gelical and Reformed church, in this city, on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. Seybold, of Omaha, will conduct the services. Honor Visiting Son A family gathering was held Sun day, at Weeping Water, at the home of Mrs. Ora Sell, in honor of Sgt. Carl Sell who is home on furlough from the army. Those present were: Mr. and' Mrs. John Bressmen, jr., and family, Bellevue; Mr. and Mrs. E- P, Bush nell and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Harter and son, Betty Ann Ferris, Plattsmouth; Mrs. Chester Issacs and family, Unadilla; Mrs. John Harter, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Minium and Johnny, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Blake, sr., Mr. and Mrs. Marion Appling and family, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Har ter and daughter, Mrs. William Her-, man and family, Mr and Mrs. Chas. Blake, jr., and family, Mrs. Leonard Harig and children, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Knott and son, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Colter and family, Mrs. Ora Sell and family, all pi Weeping Water. Sst. Carl Sell returns Monday to his camp at Salina, Kans. District Court Notes Judge W. W. Wilson was here to day for- a short session of district court andl entered several orders while here in pending litigation. In the suit of H. J. Addyman vs Carl Schlaphoff, et al., the court entered order confirming the sale of real estate in the action. Service by publication was order- ' ed in the suit to quiet title of Eva Gansemer vs John W. Seymore, et al., and in the case of Ella. McClure . vs Samuel Carey, et al. In the case of the Home Owners Loan Corporation vs T. S. McMas ters, et aL, Floyd R. McMasters, one of the defendants, through his at torney, Walter H. Smith, filed re quest for a nine months stay in the f Bale of the property. The defend ant Floyd McMasters, is in the arm ed forces. Judge Wilson will be here Thurs day to hear the divorce action of Lester Smith vs Viola Smith, the defendant contesting the petition of the plaintiff. . , Notice Methodist Choir The choir of the First Methodist church will meet Thursday evening, July 1st, for rehearsal. The Junior choir will meet at 7:30 and tha. Senior choir at 8 o'clock.