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"fatr. State Historical Society ' mi mm i( BUT ?f cm . VOL. NO. UX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1943 NO. 73 Lifeless Body Of Mrs. John Todd Found Saturday The mystery that had surrounded the sudden disappearance of Mrs. John Todd, 67, from her home in the Sumner apartments at 10th and Pearl streets, on Thursday, was cleared lute Saturday afternoon when her dead body was revealed in an j area of brush and trees some two blocks southwest of the home. The oificers had been investigat ing the case and following a rumor that the woman may have taken passage on a train or bus for their former home in Canada. This was being followed until Saturday after noon, when Mr. Todd in looking over j the apartment where they were j living, discovered a note lying on a j table near one of the windows. The I'Ote. apparently, had been on a win dow ledge, as the table had been in spected before, the wind blowing it from the window to the table. The rote indicated that the unfortunate woman was contemplating taking her life and gave direction as to disposition of some personal effects. Mr. Todd, as soon as he found the rote, called Deputy Sheriff Emery Doody, who, with Chief of Police Parker, hastened to the residence and from there the search was taken up The body was found in the wood ed area just off the intersection of 11th and Granite streets, being down ever a I ank and a spot hard to be seen from the road. Mrs. Todd was resting on her back and lying at her side was a razor blade and a jacknife that had apparently been used in slashing her throat, a par tially filled bottle of Lysol was also near the body. Dr. R. P. Westover was called and estimated the body had been lifeless from thirty-six to forty-eight hours. The body was viewed by County Atty. Walter H. Smith, acting coron er, and the decisions was reached that there was no need of inquest -The body was removed to the Sat tler f ineral heme. at. 4th and Vine streets where the funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Dr. H. G. McClusky. pastor of the First Presbyterian church, conducting the services. Bur ial will be at West Lawn cemetery, Omaha. The deepest sympathy of the old friends over Cass county will be ex tended to Mr. Todd and the members of the family in their sudden and tragic bereavement. There is surviving the death of Mrs. Todd: the husband, of this city; three brothers and two sisters, Lynn W. Barrett, Aldersyde, Alberta, Canada: Loren A. Barrett, Wavcrly. Kansas; Ralph A. Barrett. Burling ton, Kansas; Mrs. Tina Irene Cluck, Scottsblrff. Nebraska. Plattsmouth Girl Graduates The Army Air Forces Technical training command at Lowry Field, Colo., announces the graduation cf Pvt Eileen Marie Case, daughter of A. R. Case, of this city. Pvt. Case has been graduated from the army photographic technical school, 244 WE. Pvt Case was educated at the St. John Parochial school at Platts mouth, completing her work in 1931 und wa3 graduated from the Platts mouth high school in the class of 1338. Pvt. Case enlisted in the Woman'? Army Auxiliary corps May 12, 194.J at Seatt'.e. Wash., and called to act ive duty June 16, 1943, received her fcasic training at Camp Devens, Mass., and is now a student at the army photographic school at Lowry Field. Previous to entering service Pvt. Case was engaged as stenographer rectpionist at the offices of Dr. L. S. Pucclik rnd Dr. W. V. Ryan. Visits New Grandaughter Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor were at Omaha Sunday where they spent the day visiting with Mr. and Mrs. James Churchill, and their baby daughter, born Saturday. Mrs. Chur chill is the former Edith Taylor, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Taylor. Bay War Bonds Returns From Hospital Q. K. Parmele, of this city, who several weeks ago suffered a heat 5-t.roke v. hile working on a farm, has returned home to this city. Mr. Parmele was given treatment for several weeks and is now feeling very muoh better altho he will have to he careful not to become overheat ed. Mr. Parmele is expecting to go to Sedalia to be with his daughter, Mrs. C. .W. Hula. Have Pleasant Gathering The home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McMaken was the scene of a very pleasant dinner party on Sunday in honor of Mrs. Robert Hill, of Chi cago, and children, who have been here for several weeks as guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Noble, also Joe Noble, in naval training at Ames, Iowa, and Joe Mc Maken, Jr., in naval training at Peru State teachers college, home for the c ccasion. The guests of the dinner were Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Noble, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph M. Wiles. Mrs. R. L. Kill and children. Sharon, Jack, Sandra rnd Bill of Chicago, Joe Noble, Ames, la.. Betty Jo Libershal, Joseph N. McMaken, Peru, Patty Libershal and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mc Maken. To Conduct Services H. M. Metzler, formerly a mer chant at Tekamah, Nebr., died at Lincoln on Sunday,. Burial will be at Tekamah on Thursday afternoon. Rev. T. Porter Bennett will officiate at the services. Mr. Metzler was a member of Rev. Bennett's church at Tekamah and of the official board there. Mrs. Bennett will accompany Rev. Bennett to Tekamah on Thurs day. Returns from Vacation Mrs. Florence Coleman returned Saturday from a vacation trip to the mountain country, visiting at Colo rado Spr'ngs, with. Major and Mrs. Raymond J. Larson and sons, Lars and Raymond, Jr. Mrs. Coleman re ports a wonderful trip and a splen did opportunity of seeing a great many of the places of interest in the j Colorado mountain country. Her va cation gave her the opportunity of visiting many of the places of scenic i v.eanty in that part of th Ptate. she j reports the Larson family as liking their new home very much and Maj. j Lr.rson very busy with his military j duties ; Camp Carson, near Colo-j rado Springs. Mrs. Coleman will rpend the remainder of her vacation here until going back to work. Ray Evers to Service This afternoon Raymond Evers, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Evers. departed from Omaha as a member of a party of some 35 young men for Shepherd Field, Texas. They are en tering training as cadets in the U.S. air corps and will be given their basic work at Shepherd Field to prepare for a more advanced course. In recognition of his departure for service, Raymond has been the hon ored guest at two pleasant events a picnic party tendered by a num ber of friends of the class of 1943 of the local high school, who will greatly miss the associations f the happy years n school. Sunday the Evers home was the scene of a pleasant and delightful dinner party for Raymond, his paren tal grandmother, Mrs. Mary Evers of Council Bluffs being here as well as the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. O. Schwenneker and also Mr. and Mrs. Chester Welshimer- Police Court Caller Sunday morning Judge C. L. Graves took a few moments off to hold a session of the police court .t the city hall. Herbert Wilson, a caller at the court some ten days ago, was arraigned on the charge of intoxication and on hearing the evidence the court assessed a fine of $10 and costs, or a total of 13.50. Mr. and Mrs. Harry D. Royal of Lincoln, w-ere here Sunday to spend a few hours with Judge C. L. Graves, father of Mrs. Royal. National Service Law May Be Passed As Congress Meets The Austin-Wadsworth Bill for Registration of All Men and Women May Be Supported Washington, August 28. (UP) Congressional sources believed it possible today that when congress ! leconvenes September 14th, the ad ministration will present a request designed primarily to forestall j legislation banning induction of pre Pearl Harbor fathers for enactment of a national service law. These sources expressed the opin- ion that recent announcement by the War Manpower Comm., about grow irg manpower difficulties here for the purpose of laying the ground work for the request for authority to put civilians in jobs where they con do the most for the war effort. They also pointed out that Rep. Jas. Wadsworth, 11., N. i ., co author of the Austin-Wadsworth labor draft bill, is expected to re turn from a summer vacation a week before congress reconvenes. ShorUy before congress recessed in July, Wadsworth visited the White House and reported a "great ly accelerated interest in national 5-rvice legislation. He indicated that the administration ultimately would throw iis support to such a meas ure. The Austin-Wadsworth bill would compel registration of all women be tween IS and 50 and all men from IS to 60. Honored on Picnic Sunday the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hild was the scene of a very pleasant gathering of rela tives and friends, the event being in 'honor of the 13th birthday of their ton, Herbert, who today (August 30) lis passing his anniversary, j A fin chicken dinner was enjoy ed and lollowed later in visiting fo- the afternoon and at the end of the day ice cream and cake was served the members of the party . Dinner guests wtre Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hild and family. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Hild and family, Mr. and Mrs. Vern tr Hild and family, Mrs. P. A. Hild and Mrs. Martha Franke, grand mothers of the guest of honor, Mr. and Mrs,. Holman McKinney and family, William Terryberry and the Ernest Hild family. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hild were pres ent. In honor of the anniversary Her bert received many gifts. Cars Have Collision Saturday afternoon a car wreck occurred in which a number of pass engers in the car of Everett Abbott cf Nebraska City were injured. The car of J. M. Meisinger struck the left fender of the Abbott car and with the result that the car was over turned. Cass D. Waller, the driver, Eugene Abbott, Eda Eascon and Carisha Rohrack, all of Nebraska City, and Russell and Irene Halstead of Kansas City, were in the Abbott car and all slightly bruised and shaken up. With Mr. Meisinger were two grunucniiuren, jonn Haith. o. und Frederick Haith, 3, who were uninjured. In Serious Condition "Mrs. Addie Frans, old resident of this section of Cass county, who is at the Immanuel hospital at Omaha, is still quite ill and her condition serious. She was operated on Satur day; her reaction was as good as possible under the circumstances. She has received a great many cardi from the friends who may send them to the Immanuel hospital, that have greatly pleased her. Tax Representative Here H. A. Lyon, of Lincoln, deputy state tax commissioner, was in the city today to spend a few hours and looking after some matters at the court house and business houses of the city. While here Mr. Lyon visited with County Assessor W. H. Puis. Homecoming at Wiles' Home i Mrs. Fred Trilety with Nancy Jane and Bruce, have returned to their home at Duluth, Minn., after a short visit at the home of Mr. aud Mrs. C. L. Wiles, parents of Mrs. Trilety. They were guests also at the A. J. Trilety home, in Platts mouth, and other relatives and friends. Sunday, Aug. 15, a fried chicken dinner was enjoyed at the Wiles home, when all the family were to- gether to enjoy a happy homecoming it being the first meeting of the sis ters since the return of Thomas Grosshans' family from Long Beach, Calif., last fall. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Chester Wiles, Janice and Alan; Mr. snd Mrs. Thomas Grosshans, Jimmie jand Marjorie, and the honored guests, Mrs. Fred Trilety, Nancy and Bruce, and the parents. Car-Truck Mixup The vicinity of the electric sub station south of the city, was the scene of a three way car-truck mix up Sunday night at 10 o'clock. A. M. Noyes of Stella. Nebr., was driving north on highway 75 with a ner husband, Sgt. Mayfield, has truck and as the truck was nearing j t)een stationed, is now back home, the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and!cgt Mayfield was transferred to the highway, a car driven by Louis Wondra. backed out into the highway and with the result that the truck hit the car. While the car and truck were still in the mixup, a car driven by a man named Leroy Eddy, ran into the rear of the Noyes truck. No one was injured in the three way mixup. Have Fine Outing Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Hyde have re turned home from Illinois where they have spent a few weeks with their sons, Henry and lRalph Hyde, and their families, at Chicago and Down- er's Grove. They had a fine visit to the many points of interest in that section of the state. Married at Court House Saturday afternoon at the court house occurred the marriage of Jack Smith of Nebraska City and Gertrude Mitzncr of Omaha. The marriage lines were read by Judge A. H. Dux bury and the witnesses were Miss Helen Warner, deputy clerk of thejterested in learning that the sons of district court and Mrs. Gertrude Gorton, deputy county treasurer. Returns from Outing Mr. and Mrs. Jess F. Warga and Miss Anna Warga. of Omaha, return ed home Sunday evening from a few days outing at Excelsior Springs, Mo. They had a very pleasant time in the well known Missouri resort and the fine restful atmosphere that they found, that greatly bene fited them. Teacher Here Miss Wilma Livingston drova over fro.r her home at Weening Wa ter to spend Saturday and Sunday with Miss Arlene Engelkemeier. Miss Livingston is going to begin teaching school the 7th of September at Mt. Pleasant. She will teach the seventh nnd eighth grades, and ninth and tenth. The girls were room-mates their first year at college. Dakota Visitors Here Mrs. Ida Jelinek and daughter, Evelyn of Canton, S.D. and Ray Brown of Sioux Falls, S.D. are here for a visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William A. Swatek. Mrs. Jeli- nek is the widow of the late Antone Jelinek, a brother of Mrs. Swatek and Mrs. Cyril Kalina. Goes to Hospital Tie morning at an early hour,' George Conis, councilman from the fourth ward, departed for Lincoln where he is entering the U.S. Yeter-'. pns hospital. Mr. Conis is going to have his eyes treated as they have been giving him trouble of late. Special plate lunches and fountain specials. Carr's Bakery and Lunch - eonette. d-ts PnJigggg Well Known East Main Street Building George K Hetrick of the Platts month Creamery Secures -Building of the Occidental Company One of the long time buildings in the east section of Main street has been purchased by George K. Hetrick, of the Plattsmouth Creamery, who will use it in connection with his plant located on the south side of Main street. This building is one of the oldest in the city and was used for many years by the Bach family as the place of operation of their down town gro cery. In more recent years it was used as a part of the commodity stock during the relief days. With its location this will make a very fine building for the use of Mr. Hetrick and his line of business. Returns from Camp Mrs. Boyd Mayfield, who has been making l.er home in Alabama, where touthern California for maneuvers and thj wife decided to return to Nebraska. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. May field, of near Louisville, parents of Sgt. Mayfield, have also visited in Alabama and they with Mrs. Mayfield made the trip home by car, diving the car belonging to Sgt. Mayfield. Mrs. Boyd Mayfield was formerly Miss Betty Ost. Asks for Divorce In the office of C. E. Ledgway, clerk of the district court an action in divorce was filed this morning. Irene Hull is the plaintiff and Gil- ert Hull, the defendant. The petition 'states that the parties were marri- ed in Plattsmouth on October 15, 1932. that they are the parents of two minor children, whose custody is sought by the plaintiff. The plaintiff asks an absolute decree and suitable alimony. Former Resident in Service The friends of the Herman Taplett family in this locality will be in- the family are how in the service of the country. Lloyd Taplett, one of the sons, is now located at Mem phis, Tenn., at the aviation train ing center of the marines and has a position in the offices of the center. The son. Herman, Jr., is now at Farragut, Idaho, where he has been given the rating of first class petty officer. The youngest son, Vernon, is in the army and at this time is stationed in Arizona where he is undergoing desert training. The Taplett family is now located at Sioux City. S. D., and have been very successful since their return to that state. Swedish Protest Stockholm, Aug. 2S. (UP) Re liable sources predicted today that Sweden's protest to Germany on the sinking ot two Swedish fishing traw- lers off the Danish west coast would (harge "gross violation of interna tional agreements." The protest was said to have been drafted and would be published as soon as it is delivered to German foreign minister Joachim von Rib bentrop. It reprtedly pointed out that the trawlers sunk Wednesday by Ger- nian destroyers with a loss of 12 ives were flying the Swedish flag 'and were clearly marked as neutral vessels ' Omaha Visitor Here Mrs. Russell Harris, of Omaha, was here Sunday to visit at the home of her sister. Miss Dora Fricke and also with her brother, F. A. Fricke for a short time. To Attend School j j Donna Lee Hutchison, who is to ! attend school at Burchard, Nebr., has ' departed for her post where she will start in her school this year. Files Divorce Action In the office of the clerk of the district court today an action was filed in which Pearl Jane Wiles is the plaintiff and Earl C. Wiles, the defendant. The petition states that the parties were married December 22, 1910. The petition asks for a divorce, custody of minor children and a restraining order to prevent the defendant from interfering with plaintiff or children. Find South Interesting Mr. and Mrs. John J. Cloidt, who vtre visiting their son, Lt. John J. Cloidt, Jr., at McClelland Field, near Anniston, Alabama, are home after a very pleasant tour through the deep south, filled with its tradi tions still evidence of the ante bellum days. They found it decided lr warm and this interfered to some extent with the full enjoyment of the scenes. They found one of the objects of interest in the old southern homes that are being restored in Missis sippi and Alabama and made to re vive their splendor of the days before the civil war. These represent some of the families of the south that made the history of the earlier days of the republic. The ciops in some of the states did not look so good, were extreme ly dry, but in Alabama and Georgia the corn and cotton crops looked good and were most encouraging to the farmers and plantation owners. They had one of their most pleas ant experiences in their visit at At lanta, capital of Georgia and one of the large modern cities of the south viewing the historic spots and beau ty of the city and its surroundings. Their return was by way of train and they found that travel was very heavy and the conditions not the best and especially for long trips. Card of Thanks We wish to gratefully express our deep appreciation of the many acts of kindness and words of sympathy during the illness and at the time cf death of our loved one. We shall always remember these kind friends and their services. Mrs. M. E. Buttery and Family Visits Relatives Mrs. Wallace Warner is spending some time on an outing in Missouri, she stopping at St. Louis to visit her brother. Alois Smetana and family and on her return is stopping at Se dalia, Mo., where she will visit with Mr. anl Mrs. Joseph Smetana and famiyl, and former Plattsmouth resi dents now living in that section. Entertains at Dinner Mr. and Mrs. James Sedlak en tertained at a family dinner on Sun day afternoon honoring their daugh ters Miss Mary Ann and Teresa of Ft. Collins, Colo., who are spending two weeks vacation with their folks. Those present were Mrs. Anna Zitka and daughter Miss Dorothy and Miss Mary Teresa Gruidel, all of Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schoemaker and Mr. and Mrs. James Sedlak and daughters Lillian and Josephine, and the guests of honor Teresa and Mary Ann. Has New Position Lance Ray of Nebraska City, form er reporter for the Plattsmouth Journal has accepted a position as assistant principal at the Dunbar consolidated schools, at Dunbar, Nebr. He will also assist with the coaching. Mr. Ray is well qualified for this position and his many friend3 here congratulate him on his election to this post. Sells Cass County Farm Mrs. Emma Lindsey, widow of the late George Lindsey, prominent resi dent of near Union, has recently disposed of the farm she owned be tween Union and Nehawka. The farm was purchased by Mrs. Harry Bishoff and others and brought a price of $100 per acre or some $16,000. The farm has a very fine crop thi3 year. Funeral Of Mrs. Fannie Crosser Held At Murray Member of Pioneer Family Laid to Reft in Lewiston Cemetery Near Where She Had Lived The frneral services for Mrs. Fan hie Crosser were held on Sunday afternoon at the Christian church at Murray, the body being brought direct to the church from Omaha, where she had passed away on Fri day morning. There was a very large number of the old time friends in attendance at the services for the old friend and neighbor, who many had known over a long period of years. Rev. J. W. Taenzler, pastor of the church, gave the message of com fort and peace to the bereaved mem bers of the famidy and the many friends. A trio of the members of Home Chapter No, 189, of the Eastern Star, of this city, gave three num bers at the church, "Lead Kindly Light," "Beautiful Isle of Some where," and "Abide With Me," Mrs. Roy O. Cole being the accompanist. At the grave in Lewiston, the of ficers and members of Home chap ter of the O.E.S. conducted the im pressive ritualistic services. The pallbearers were old family friends comprising, Charles Reed, Henry Rice, Ray Creamer, O. A. Davis, John Hobscheidt Perry Niek- les. Here to attend the funeral from outside of the city were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Merle Becker, Mr. and Mrs. Larson, Wayne, Nebr., Pvt. Billy Reynolds, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo.; Charles Nick- les, Wall S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Wurdeman. Mr. and Mrs. T. Wurde man, Leigh; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lippold. Marjorie and Duane, Oma ha; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Reynolds, Cozad; Mr. and Mrs. Lon Crosser, Benson; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Shra der, Mr. and Mrs. William Lippold, Omaha. Fannie B. Nickles, daughter of Wm. and Eliza Nickles. was born July 29, 1869, at Murray, Nebr. Here she grew to womanhood. On May 17, 1S91 she was united in marriage with Willis J. Crosser of Murray They made their home cn farm near Murray. To this happy (union were born four children. In 1906 the family moved to Knox county. They made their home on a farm near Bloomfield, until the death of Mr. Crosser on October 26, 1924 Mrs. Crosser returned to her old home community, living in Murray and Plattsmouth the re mainder of her life, with the excep tion of the many visits she enjoyed in the homes of her children. About four months ago she took sick and left Plattsmouth to be car ed for te the home of her daughter. Mrs. Frank Lippold. Another daug ter, Mrs. Dale Reynolds, came and assisted in the care of her mother. Doctors decided an operation was necessary and she was taken to the Methodist hospital. She seemingly wa3 recovering from the operation for a few days when suddenly a change came and strength swiftly departed. Rest came to the weary body and closed her journey on thi3 earth Aug. 27, 1943 at 6:05 A. M. Leaving to meet this loss to the earth are one son, Lonnie Crosser of Omaha, Nebr.; three daughters, Mrs. Gordon Beckner of Wayne, Nebr.; Mrs. Dale Reynolds of Cozad, Nebr., and Mrs. Marjorie Lippold of Omaha. Also thirteen grand children and four great grand children; two sisters, Miss Etta Nickles of Plattsmouth, and Mrs. John Wurdeman of Leigh,; three brothers, Lee of Plattsmouth; George of Murray and Charles of Wall, S. D. Also a host of friends who hare known her thru the years. Her parents, one brother and one sister preceded her in death. Mrs. Crosser was a faithful mem ber of the Murray Christian church, having become a member in her childhood. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Home Chapter No. 189, of Plattsmouth. She was a loving wife, loving mother and Christian neighbor.