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s tfebr. State Historical Society NO. 105 VOL. NO. LIZ PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY. DECEMBER 23, 1943 Ik .kcL. Rishel Schlichtemier Wedding Sunday Methodist Church. Is Scene of Very Lovely Wedding and Recep tion After Ceremony The Methodist church of this city was the scene of a lovely wed ding Sunday evening, December 19, 1943, when Miss Sarah Louise Rish el, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Rishel of this city and Ellis O. Schlichtemier, U. S. N. R., of Omaha, son of Mr. and Airs. Omer Schlichte mier of Nehawka, were united in marriage by Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the Methodist church, who used the double ring ceremony. The setting of evergreens and poinsettas with the candle light, was in keeping with the Christsmas season. Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Earl Carr, cousin cf the bride, sang "I Love You Truly" and "Because," ac companied by Hilt Wescott at the Hammoud organ, who also played the marches. The service was entirely by can dle light, the candles being light ed by the Misses Catherine Kaffen terger of Plattsmouth, and Margar et Reazer of Glenwood, la., cousins of the bride, gowned In pink and blue, full length gowns. The bride, coming in with her father who gave her in marriage, wore ivory satin fashioned on prin cess lines and short train, the full length veil falling from a Queen Anne style bonnet. She carried gar denias and ferns and wore a neck lace of pearls, a gift of the groom. Miss Mary Elizabeth Rishel, sis ter of the bride, served as her only attendants Her gown was of aqua Moire taffeta, following the same lines as the bride's gown. She carri ed pink carnations and ferns. Mr. Schlichtemier wore the United States Naval Reserve uniform with the three gold stripes on the sleeves, showing three years of medical schooling completed. He was at tended by his brother, Robert Schlichtemier, as best man. Ushers were John M. Rishel of this city, 1st Lt. J. Burton Rishel of Dayton, Ohio, brothers of the bride; Stuart Aylor Schlichtemier, brother of the groom, and Paul Larsen of Omaha, a fraternity brother of the groom. Many out-of-town guests attend ed the wedding and the reception which was held in the church par lors, where the decorations and re freshments were in charge of Mrs. John Hatt, Mrs. Hallie Perry, Mrs. Florence Coleman and Mrs. Harry White. Mrs. Keith Sturger of Omaha, cousin of the bride, and Miss Vir ginia Trively presided at the punch bowl. Mrs. Ray Donohoo of Elkhorn, former college roommate of the bride, and Mrs. Fred Davenport of Plattsmouth, took care of the guest book and gifts. Following a short honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Schlichtemier will be at home at 42nd and Barker Sts., in Omaha. For Submarine Service Cornelius L. "Bud" Woodruff, 21, ships cook, of 2842 White Ave., Fresno, Calif., has completed basic training at the Submarine School, Submarine Base, New London, Conn., for duty with our growing fleet of underseas fighters. SC Woodruff will be entitled to wear the. twin dolphin insignia of the submarine service after further experience aboard a submarine dur ing which he must demonstrate to his commanding officer that he is fully qualified to carry out the dut ies of his rate. The insignia is re garded as a mark of distinction throughout the Navy. Woodruff was graduated in May, 1942, from Plattsmouth, Nebraska High, where he lettered in football. He has been in the Navy fourteen months, had recruit instruction at Great Lakes, 111., and served at sea. Outbreak Here Saturday A great deal of excitement was created on Saturday night when Paul Bressmon, home on furlough from Shephard Field, Texas, is claimed to run amuck in one of the local beer places and with the result that he was later turned over to the military authorities at Fort Crook. The young man, it is claimed, had several battles before finally being taken in by Sheriff Mrasek and the military police notified of the oecur- rances. The man was taken to Fort Crook. An investigation was being made this afternoon of the affair by the members of the military post at Fort Crook. Investigate Case Monday afternoon, several officers from Fort Crook, were in the city to check up on the arguments and fights that Paul Bressman, local soldier was involed, that later caus ed his being taken into custody by the sheriff and turned over to the military police, and taken to Fort Crook. The officers visited the places where the man had been during the day and talked with a number of witnesses of the affair, during their stay. The case will be handled by the military authorities, as they deem best for the interest of peace and discipline, as the man is home on a furlough from his training sta tion and is not a member of the Fort Crook personnel. Hough-Nearhocd Wedding SI E PAUSE, on the Eve of Christmas, 1943, to contemplate how much we owe the per ennial character of our customers. With gratitude and pride we scan the list. Some of these customers have been with us for more than a quarter of a century. .To these old customers, to new ones, and to potential ones every member of this organization now joins in wishing "Merry Christmas." H Miss Helen H .Hough, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman J. Hough, and Sgt. Clinton E. Nearhood, son of Mrs. Anna Nearhood, both of this city, were married Dec. 9th, while Sgt. Nearhood was home on fur lough. Rev. T. Porter Bennett had charge of the ceremony which took place in the parsonage. The couple were unattended, however, present to witness the ceremony was the mother of the bride and the mother of the groom. The bride was attired in- a lovely blue street dress, with which she wore a coat of steel gray trimmed with a fox collar. The groom wore his uniform. The groom has returned to his base, where his wife plans to join him as soon as possible, however, in the meantime she will continue her work at the Martin bomber plant at Fort Crook. Glenwood Bows Plattsmouth Team Plattsmouth Seconds Win by Score of 31 to 8 Blue Devils Play Good Game for Second Win BY DALE PIKE THE JOURNAL BATES BOOK STORE Mrs. R. A. Bates Frank Smith E. C. Smith Gertrude Smith Charles Zeller George Kenney Grace Perry Helen Heinrich Dale Pike M. S. Briggs Hilliard Grossman Laura Meisinger m $1 Flu Hits Postoffice Rotary Governor Pays Visit To Local Club Tuesday Eotarians Find Governor Elmer Lorenze Hevelene Most Interesting in His fieview of Work To Return Soon Staff Sgt. Edward Howard, who is home for a visit with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Howard, is soon to return to his post at Topeka, Kansas. Sgt. Howard has a position with the finance depart ment of the war department where he was assigned when enlisting in the aimy. Visit in City District Court Wednesday Judge W. W. Wilson of the dist rict court will be here Wednesday to attend to some matters of the court that are pending. The morning ses sion will be engaged with the trial of a case from Sarpy county, the action by mutual agreement of the parties being brought here for trial before the court. The case is Upton vs. Clarence, a suit of a note. To Present Program The program of the Sunday School of the First Methodist church will be given in the auditorium of the church on Friday evening at 7:30. This will be a very interest ing program and the public is cor dially' invited to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Loy and son, Donald, of David City, and Mrs. Ralph Willard of Cedar Rapids, la., spent Sunday in the C. M. Bull home. Mrs. Willard has been in Kearn ey visiting Lt. Willard and will re turn to Cedar Rapids Tuesday. Mrs. Loy is as sister of Mrs. Bull. Mrs. Willard is a niece of Mrs. Loy's and Mrs. Bull. The Plattsmouth Rotarians today had the lxonor of a visit from their district governor, Elmer Lorenze Hevelene, of Beatrice, who gave a very fine address to the club on the work of International Rotary, stress ing the need of the time for the development of more of the spirit of Rotary in the lives of individuals and nations. Mr. Hevelene has for many years been an outstanding resident of Gage county and has served as the agent for the Burling ton at Beatrice, county treasurer of Cage county and also as the presi dent of the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Wymore. The spirit of Christmas was made evident by the use of the carols for the group singing, with E. H. Wes cott at the piano, while Frank A. Cloidt was heard in "The Birthday of a King" with Mr. Wescott as his accompanist. Guests of the luncheon were Rev. T. Porter Bennett of this city and Rotarian Archibald Stafford of Oma ha, Lemuel P. Gessell of Beatrice. Owaissas Meet The Owaissa Campfire girls met at the home of Patricia Hoffman for our Christmas party. All mem bers were present. Christmas gifts were exchanged and games played aner aencious reiresnments were served by Mrs. Hoffman, assisted by our leader, Miss Rean. Everyone went home voting Mrs. Hoffman and Patricia 'delightful hostesses. Jennifee Marie Short, Scribe Here from Glenwood Mr. and Mrs. Leland Flora and small son, Terry Lee, of Glenwood Iowa, were Sunday evening guests of Mr, and Mrs. W. L. Heinrich. Harold Myers Dies In Lincoln Tuesday Prominent Besident of Weeping Water Dies Suddenly Altho Long in Failing Health Harold Myers, 51, a prominent resident of Weeping Water, widely known over Cass county, died at an early hour today in a Lincoln hos pital where he had been placed for care and treatment a short time ago. Mr. Myers was taken ill in Septem ber and treated at a hospital, later coming home and a few days ago was returned to Lincoln for care. Mr. Myers has been active in vet erans organizations for the years that he has resided in Cass county, since the World War, in which he had served. He was the first com mander of the Weeping Water post of the American Legion. He is survived by the widow, Jo hanna E.; two sons, David C, and Harold S.; an aunt, Mrs. Helen K. Clark, and one niece, Mrs. R. P. Hobson of Weeping Water. The funeral services will be held on Thursday afternoon at the late family home, at 2 o'clock. Brinklow Elected Knight Templar 1944 Commander Kt. Zion Commandery No. 5, Holds Meeting Friday to Name Elective Officers for Year Death of Mrs. Dean Card of Thanks Mrs. Vincent Pilny, Jr., has re turned to her home from St. Cather ine's hospital after a long illness. She: wishes to sincerely thank friends and relatives for the many cheerful . letters, cards, flowers and gifts. Special thanks to the four donors of blood and those who were able to visit her in Omaha. The funeral services will be held on Tuesday afternoon at 2 oclock at the Raynor funeral home at Glen wood, for Mrs. B. B. Dean, pioneer resident of Cass county, Nebraska and Mills county, Iowa. At the time of her death she was aged 86 years. For a number of years she has been in failing health. The deceased lady was a daughter of the late Capt. and Mrs. I. Wiles of this city, spending her youth here, but in late years lias, resided in Iowa, where has been an active figure. Of the Wiles family of which she was a member there are four bro thers and two sisters surviving: Lin coin Wiles, Neosha, Missouri; Luke L. Wiles, Plattsmouth; I. R.' L. Wiles, S t. Louis; T. Frank Wiles, Omaha; Mrs. Grace Hall, who has been with the sister at Glen wood and Mrs. Lrsula Errett, who is living in Oregon. A more extended, account . of the life of Mrs. Dean will appear later in the Journal.. BACK THE ATTACK WITH BONDS Monday evening Mt. Zion com mandery No. 5, Knights Templar, held their election of officers for the ensuing year, selecting the fol lowing: Commander George Brinklow Generalissimo Lester W. Meis inger Captain General Louis F. Fried rich Treasurer Frank A. Cloidt Recorder Leslie W. Niel The other officers of the com mandery will be made by the new commander and all will be installed in January. Mt. Zion commandery will hold their observance on Christmas day at 11 a. m. in the asylum in the Masonic building, W. A. Robertson being the chairman of the committee in charge. While the general public has had a vivid and unpleasant experience with the prevailing flu in the past two weeks, the Plattsmouth post office force is now feeling the ef fects in the loss of two of the staff, Willard Brink, a regular carrier, and Ernest Janda. The two carriers have the job on the south side part of the city and have been doing a swell job, but their illness at this time makes it hard to get the mail out and especial ly at this high tide. In speaking of the mail at the postoffice, Postmastesr Price states that the only way that they have of telling the amount handled is through the registrations on the cancellations, that on an average are 2,000 a day. The cancellations on Monday at the postoffice showed a record of 10,000, or 8,000 over the normal figure. This is only the part of the mail that is run through the machine, as letter mail. Make School Awards Funeral of William Baldwin The funeral services were held this afternoon at 1:30 from the Sattler funeral chapel at 4th and ine streets, for William Baldwin, vet eran of World War I, who had pass ed away at the U. S. Veterans' hos pital at Lincoln, last Friday. There were a great many of the old friends and neighbors of the de parted present to pay their last tributes to his memory at the fun eral home. Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the First Methodist church, conduct ed the services, bringing a message of comfort and hope to the members of the family circle. During the service Frank A. Cloidt gave two of the ' old hymns, "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior," and "Going Down the Valley, One by One," with Mrs. H. F. Goos as the accompanist. The interment was' at the west Union cemetery, members of the Plattsmouth Legion post serving as pallbearers, Fred Herbster, E. H. Clevenger, George Conis, R. T. Cuth rell, E. O. Vroman and Emil KoukaL Spends Sunday Here - - Miss Alice Louise Wescott, who is engaged as an instructor at the Lincoln air port, was a visitor here Sunday at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. . Wescott, and her many friends. .. The recent scrap drive campaign that has been participated in by the school districts of this section of Cass county, has closed and the award made on the weights as check ed by those who collected the scrap. The largest amount that was col lected was from Dist. 28, Miss Es cort being the teacher, the amount of 3.600 pounds being hauled in to be turned into the drive. The runner up was Dist. 37, Miss Hart, teacher, was 3,500 pounds. There were a great many other fine showings made by the various schools in the collection of the much needed scrap, but these were the two largest and received the prizes offered. The Plattsmouth high school Blue Devils won thoir second home game of the season Monday night at the hilltop, from the Glenwood, la., (1'iintet by the score of 35 to 20 never once being at the short end of the score. Each member of the Blue Devils contributed one basket to give the locals a good lead of 10 to 2 at the close of the first quarter. One basket by Livingstn and four by "Pinkie" Vroman gave the Plat ters a lead of 20 to 12 at the half time. Glenwood came to life in the third quarter of the game but was unable to go places, as the Blue Devils were still on the upswing and made three tallies for two of the visitors. In the final quarter, Pike, local guard, scored six points, and Eaton two, to add to the margin of vic tory of 35 to 20. In the last stanza all of the Plattsmouth reserve was swept iuto the game by Coach Merle Stewart. Plattsmouth's high scorer was Pike, whose 14 points was the best on either team. Trimmer, Glenwood forward, led his team by 9 points. Vroman was second, in the Platts mouth scoring with 8. Reckard led the second team with 8 points in their 31 to 8 victory over the Glenwood seconds. Plattsmouth played their last home game until after Christmas vacation when Nebraska City comes here for a game on January 14th. The" box score: PLATTSMOUTH FG FT PF TP Cole, f 1 2-3 2 4 Wolever, f 0 Reckard, f 0 J. Gradoville, f 0 Eaton, f 2 L. Pike, f 0 Livingston, c 2 Hopkins, c 0 D. Pike, g 7 Kimball, g 0 Vroman, g, c 4 E. Gradoville, g 0 TOTALS 15 0-0 0-0 0-2 0-1 0-0 0-3 0-0 0-0 0-0 0- 2 1- 1 0 0 4 1 0 3 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 4 0 4 0 14 0 S 1 35 3-12 14 GLENWOOD FG FT PF TP f 4 1-5 1 9 Hear Traffic Cases Laid to Rest Sunday funeral services were held for the late John Elmer McCanna ha, of Denver, whose body was brought here from Denver where he had passed away on Wednesday. The members of Plattsmouth lodge No. 6 A. F. & A. M., met at the' Caldwell funeral home at 7th and Oak streets, at 1:30 Sunday afternoon to escort the body from the funeral home to the grave at Mt. Pleasant cemetery. There were also a number of the old friends at the funeral home and later at the ceme tery. Masons served as the pallbear ers. ' . The Masonic rites were conducted by J. Howard Davis, master of the Plattsmouth lodge, L. W. Niel, sec retary, and W. F. Evers, as orator. Mr. McClannaha was a member of the Knights Templar at Denver, where the funeral services were held prior to the body being shipped to this city for Interment. Back To Duty Robert Gall, seaman second class, USN., who has been home on fur lough, departed today for Farragut, Idaho, 'where he will report for as signment for active duty.' He has been here visiting his parents and the many pld, friends.." - 'i. 1; Monday afternoon Judge Paul E. Fauquel was busy in the county court in hearing two complaints fil ed by the state highway department arainst operators of motor vehicles on the public highways. King E. Morris was fined $15 and costs, for operating a motor vehicle without the proper license, pleading guilty to the charge and paying the line and costs. Thomas N. Jeffery was in court to face the charge of speeding and after the plea of guilty was fined 110 and costs for the offense. 0 3 2 3 12 4 0 1 4 2 20 Trimmer, Sell, f 1 0-2 Detleff, f 0 0-3 Davis, c 0 1-4 Mayberry, k 2 0-1 Heerman. g 1 0-2 TOTALS 8 2-17 Referee, H. Huston, Omaha. Vroman led Plattsmouth scoring Following is given the number of goals and points, respectively, as made by each player: Vroman, 6, 44; D. Pike, 6, 28; Cole, 6, 26; Eaton, 6, 18; J. Grado ville, 6, 12; Livingston, 6, 11; Hop kins, 4, 4; Fitch, 1, 2; E. Gradov'ue, 4, 1; Wolever, 5, 0. Total points, 156. Candle Light Sendee The candle light service Sunday afternoon at the First Methodist church, was very largely attended and in keeping with the customs of the past was most Impressively pre sented. Those taking part carried out their respective roles of the holy scenes with the breathtaking and Impressive story of the nativity of Christ. Card of Thanks We wish to extend our most sin cere gratitude to those who assist ed at the funeral services of our dear brother and uncle, and to the American Legion for their kindly services. It will long be remembered. Rev. and Mrs. E. T. Baldwin ; ; Clarence Baldwin Mr. and Mrs. Evan Noble The nieces and Nephews. Now First Lieutenant The many old friends and assoc iates of William E. Evers, a graduate of the class of 1943, West Point military academy, will be pleased to hear of the advancement of the young man to the rank of first lieu tenant. Lieutenant Evers has been sta tioned, since his graduation and as signment to the army air corps, at Gorton air field in the east. Lieutenant Evers is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Evers of this city, who also have their youngest son, Raymond Evers, as an aviation cadet in the army. To Observe Christmas Mayor and Mrs. Robert B. Hayes departed this morning for the east where they are to spend the holiday season at Penn State, Pennsylvania. Their son. Ensign Robert H. Hayes, is stationed there in his work as engineer in the naval forces and with Mrs. Hayes will entertain the parents for a few days during the holidays. Our Delicious Fruit Cakes. The ideal gift for the man in Service. Carr's Bakery. Phone 76.