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State Historical Society oo VOL. NO. LX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 1914 NO. 32 C?Xs " r-mrr i 4JH smrififimnfiriiin fir hfir ur - Methodists Honor Duxbury & Devoe Families Sunday long Active Workers in The Church Soon to Remove to Lin coln to Make Their Home3 Sunday at the close of the morn ing service at the Methodist church, the members of the congregation pa hi honor to two famlilies, long active in all departments of the church, who are soon to remove to Lincoln to make their home. The honorees were Judge and Mrs. A. II Duxbury and children, Doro thea uid Dick, and Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Devne and Marjorie, and Steph en, being in the armed strvices. The dinner had been arranged by the ladies of the W.S.C.S., being f-taged in the church parlors where spring flower? were used in the decoration of the tables. The ladies had arranged a fina dinner that all of the 100 guests appreciated to the utmost. A delightful program was carri ed out following the dinner, opening with the group siugi'ig, led by Sir. Devoe and with Mrs. Devoe at the piano. The Methodist girl's quartet, com posed or Marjorie Devoe, Ruth Ann Nelson. Clau-Jeen Keller and Phyllis Bourck, gave two very ltvely iiura Iters as their contribution to the pro gram. C. C. WesL-ott. on behalf of the members of the corgi egation, gave a word of appreciation of the church for thf fine services of these two estimable families, iutersoorsing this with amusing stories of the church associaions. L. S. Devoe responded most feel ingly to th'i words of praise "to the remarks of Mr. Wesfott and made his farewell strikingly dramatic. Mr. Devoe ilso was called upon to render "Red Wing," a childhood favorite, Mrs Devoe playing the accompani ment. Dicic Duxbury added to the musi cal portion of the p.cgram by a very much appreciated saxaphene cclo Mrs. Devoe was the accompanist. Mrs. I.. 3. Devoe. who has been one c-Ltho outstanding musicians of the city, gave two much enjoyed num bers am; was honored for her always willingness to assist in church en tertainment. Rev. T. Porter Bennett, pastor of the church, speaking for the church and its organizations, told of the fine service of the departing friends tc innor fields of endeavor. Judge A. II. Duxbury spoke feel ingly of the pleasant associations of the past years with the eld friends in the churcn and the community, of the enriching memories that they wiil cherish of the old Plattsmouth friends. The Uuli.-s of the W.S.C.S.. joined j in presenting a gift to Mrs. Devon and Mr.-?. Duxbury. a token of their appreciation of their service. one that they can enjoy in their new hemes. The honorees made short res ponses tf appreciation of the kindly words and welcome gift. The formal program closed with a vocal solo ly P. L. Evans, Mrs. Evans being at the piano. Retires from U. P. Miss Naomi Piestrup, former Plattsmouth resident, is retiring from thirty-one years service as clerk in the office of the auditor of the Union Pacific railroad at Oma ha. Miss Piestrup now resides at 200 4 Fratt street. For a great many years the fam ily resided in this city until flie death of Mrs. Piestrup. the father and children later. moving to Omaha to make their home Graduates As Nurse On Wednesday Miss Patty Briggs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leland Briggs, former Plattsmouth resi dents, will graduate from the nurs ing choolof Sisters of Mercy, hos pital at Council Bluffs: This is the third daughter of the' Briggs family to be graduated as a : nurse.' The young woman-is a grandaughter of Mr. and Mrs.-W. J.-Ilartwlck and Mr. and, Mr. M. Brggs. tJ, . Enjoys Plattsmouth Chicken Mrs. Hermie Svobvda of this city has just received a letter from a nephew, Thomas A. Janda, S2c, USX., now stationed in the South Pacific where the boys are doing their part to swat the Japs. The young man is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Janda, of I ocatello, Idaho, formerly of Plattsmouth and Have lock. "Dear Aunt Hermie, Dorothy and all. Just a line to let you knew I'm still about. In a station in the South Pacific, but can't disclose the exact location. Hope you are all well and about. "We had some canned chicken while we were in New Caledonia, from your cannery at Plattsmouth and I toid the men that you probably put. some of it up. Small world after .1)1, isn't it? "The trip across the ocean wasn't si: bad but it was a long way from a pleasure cruise. The one coming up here from New Caledoria was just a short one compared to our trip from the states. "Tell everyone hello and I thin! of you often and will see you when I 'omc home again. Love to all. Tom" Death Of Mrs, Isaac Cecil At Early Hour Tuesday Resident of Casr, County For Many Years, Called to Rest at the Age of 79 Years Mrs. Margaret Josephine Cecil. 79, passed away at 7 o'clock this morn ill? at the homo of her daughter, Mrs. David Rutherford, north o? this city, death coming after a four year period of failing health, the last fourteen months of which she has been bedfast. The deceased lady was born at Cullom, northwest of Plattsmouth, on March L'3. 18(l."i and has spent her lifetime in Cass county. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Creamer, early day residents of this county. She was married to Isaac Cecil and since 1896 the family have mode their home in Platrsmouth, where Mr. and Mrs. Cecil were loved and honored residents. Mr. Cecil preced ed the wifo in death in 1930, since which time she has largely made her home with Mr. a no. Mrs. David Rutherford, the latter a daughter. There is surviving her passing, two sons. Rev. Clifford I. Cecil of Greeley, Colorado, Harley F. Cecil of Denver; one daughter Mrs. Florence Rutherford, of this city, and three grandchildren. Funeral of Mrs. Cecil The funeral of Mrs. Margaret CVcil will occur on Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Caldwell funeral honi", 7th and Oak streets Rev. T. Torter Bennett, of the First Metho dic t church will officiate. Friends who may wish to take a farewell may do so by calling at. the fn ic-ral home on Thursday afternoon and evening Wins Two Nominations County Treasurer Ruth Patton, who was a candidate unopposed on the republican ticket, was not only j nominated on that ticket but as well I won the democratic nomination. Over I five per cent of the voters in the democratic primary took the time to write in the name of Miss Patton and give her the double nomination BACK THE ATTACK WITH BONDS Awaiting Assignment Fr. John W. Kelly, recently or darned to the priesthood, was in the city for a short time Saturday, en route to Omaha where he visited over ihe week nd with church friends. Fr. Kelly has a vacation until May ?0ih and then expects to be assign ed to some definite post in the dio cese - of' Nebraska, probably as an assistant in one of the larger Catho lic parishes, for a time. Sues To Recover Sum Paid Down On Bright Spot Tavern Ray G. McMaken Is Plaintiff in Action Against Ray Wright Cannot Secure Lease on Property This morning an action was filed in the office of the clerk of the dist rict court in which Ray G .McMaken is plaintiff and Ray Wright, the de-j fendant. The petition alleges that the de fendant is now and has been for the past four years, the owner and opera tor of the Bright Spot Tavern, lo cated on the west half of lot 7, block 2S, city of Plattsmouth. The plain tiff alleges that he agreed to pur chase the tavern of the defendant, including the equipment, stock and trade, good will and lease. That the lease was to be good until May 1, 104,'t. The plaintiff, it is claimed, paid ever the sum of 52,500 to the de fendant on April 19th, received bill of sale to the property in question. Th? defendant had refused and fail ed to deliver to the plaintiff, lease to the building occupied by the de fendant. The plaintiff further alleges that the owner of the building had leased the premises in question to a third party, effective May 1, 1944 The petition of the plaintiff asks that the contract of sale be set aside, and the defendant required to refund the sum of ?2,500 paid over for the purchase of the property by the plaintiff. It is further asked that the de fendart be required to give an ac counting of the business handled from February 26. 1944 to May 1, I!4 4, estimated to be in the sum of Supply Bible for Pulpit The Chri.-tian church in Platts- lncuth, which has been a working factor in the community, first meet ing in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Is- sac Wiles about ninety years ago, having used a pulpit Bible for a number of years, it become some what worn. The pastor, the Rev. J. W. Taenzler, indicated that a new Bible would be accepted when the Men's class announced that tiieyi would present one to the church. It was present :d by the Men's class by their teacher, at Sunday morning ser vices and accepted by the church by their pastor assuring the class the church highTy appreciated the gift find in a very pleasant thanks by the pastor. Union People Here Isaac Dye and son, Roy Dye, resi- eents of Liberty precinct, were in the city Monday afternoon for a lev hours and while here Mr. Dye was a caller at the Journal, renew ing for the semi-weekly edition of the paper. Attends Funeral Services Rev. and Mrs. T. Porter Bennett and Raymond C. Cook, of this city, were at Weeping Water on Monday afternoon where they attended the funeral services for the late Kev. W. D. Lenker. There was a very large attendance of the Methodist clergy piesent at the services as well as the Masonic lodge of Weeping Water. Dr. C. B. Hankins. district super intendent of Omaha, gave the sermon and the service was also participated in by Rev. John II. Pryor of the Congregational church of Weeping Water. At the grave the Masonic service was conducted by the officers of Euclid lodge No. 97, of the Masons, with Dr. Hankins and Rev. A. A. Biooks of Omaha taking part in the service. Early Morning Fire Th fire department was called this morning at 7:30 to the resi dence property of Mrs. Sophia Mayfield. at Eighth and Rock fctreets, where a chimney burning out had caused a great deal of alarm jlhc danger was eliminated by the firemen iu a few moments and no property loss was reported. To Locate in City Earl Fletcher and family, who have been making their home on the west coast, have returned to Nebras ka and are planning on making this city their home in the future. They have purchased the Joseph Kvapil residence at 13th and Main street in the west part of the city and will move into the new home as soon as Mr. and Mrs. Kvapil are able to se cure a residence in Omaha. Mr. Kvapil has been employed in Omaha for seme time and the children are in service or work at distant points and by moving to the metropolis the family may be closer. Mr. Fletcher and family are here at the Lome of Mr. and Mrs. John Sander until they can move into the new home. George W. Olson Issues Statement On His Candidacy Issues Public Statement as to His Qualifications and Views on Cur rent Questions George W . Olson, who on the face of the unofficial returns is the demo eratic candidate for governor and by this reason the titular head of the party in the state of Nebraska, Pas issued the following statement as to his position on current issues, also his qualification for the of fice: Platform of G. W. Olsen "Assuming from t"ie unofficial election returns that I am the nom inee for Governor of Nebraska on the Democrat side of the ballot, a decent respect for the opinions of mankind impels one to set forth. First, his qualifications for the of fice to which he aspires. "My qualifications) are defined in the constitution of the state of Ne braska "Every newspaper publisher ought to know by this time that I have the proper qualifications. "My work at the "Bomber Plant" is not to be anything except a mili tary secret. "Bus Boy" is as good a the one I actually hold because each jet is very important or we would not be working there. "My intention is to do the best of my ability for Nebraska, first, "Keep the Union or Preserve the Union, then Keep Nebraska in the Union," and I do not hesitate to pledge the entire resources ot Ne braska, in any manner deemed nec essary by the National Government tc fight our war to the finish as quickly as it can be done. "My attitude to all Unions is the same as it is for Nebraskans. "Do '.hose of you who farm, own your own farms or rent, believe that you yourselves, are as loyal to the United States as our Unions arcv "Are you cooperating with each other and ur state and national Governments as well as olir Unions are? "Think it over. 'There is a Janaius". who wants to repaper the White House and a Paper Hanger who wants the job of repapering and worst oi all, a few leaders of the American people who want the rest of us tc move the fam- il out of the White House. "Ara you one of them? Are we- going to do it? Geo. W. Olsen" Former Resident Dies Word as been leteived here of the death of Mrs. Emma Van Cleave of Pasadena, California, on April 19. She is remembered by many of the older residents here as Emma Hess er. a daughter of W. J. Hesser, a florist well known in eastern Ne braska, who for many years operat ed a greenhouse south of Platts mouth. Goes to Hospital This morning Leo Boynton, local war veteran, departed for Lincoln where he is to enter the U. S. Vet erans hospital, where at various times he has been a patient. Mr. Boynton will be under observation and a check on his general condition for a time. Olson To Remain In Race For The Governorship Local Man, Apparent Democratic Nominee, Will Stand Pat on Nom ination and Campaign In Own Way Considerable interest has been arounsed over the apparent efforts of men in the democratic political circles to induce George W. Olson, of this city, apparent winner of the democratic nominmation for govern- jor, to ' very quietly" withdraw from j the race. Mr. Olson, an empb.ye of the Glenn L. Martin bomber plant in the inter j nal transportation department, is leading Pat Heaton. of Sidmy, by LiO votes on the basis of nearly completed but not official vote. In reply to the printed statements allegedly made by democratic party officials, Mr. Olson has made his deiinite reply: 'We are at war and so long as I can help by continuing with my work at a war plant I am going to stay on the job," Olson said "Furthermore, I am not going to withdraw frcm the race for the of fice of governor. If there are any questions to be asked concerning my politics 1 will answer them at the state convention. So far as I am concerned the democratic party outside of he state of Nebraska has nothing to do with the gubernatorial election in the state or Nebraska.' The democratic state convention will be held probably in July. Charles Bryan, three times gov ernor of Nebraska, said Saturday "No one has any authority or politi cal right to question a man's right t: be on the ballot after he has been liominatfcd ly the public at a gen eral primary," when informed of Quigley's suggestion that Olson with draw. Other Lincoln leaders declined comment. Quigley was in Omaha to confer with Democratic State Chairman Willi im Schall and other state party leaders. He said he had not seen Olson. He declined to disclose the identity of those who had written the letters suggesting the Olson withdrawal, but said they came from "all directions." Robert Htnnegan, national demo cratic chairman, is scheduled to be in Omaha May 2 for conference with Nebraska party leaders. Undergoes Operation Lon Jordan, a fanner resident of near this city, is at the Lutheran hospital in Omaha, having under gone a very severe operation for gall bladder trouble and as the result several stones were removed. He is a very sick man at this time. Mr. Jordan was engaged in farming here until he removed to Gretna a num ber of years ago and has since made his home in that locality. j He is a relative of John and George Jordan of this city. j Attend Church Services Sunday the members of the local Independent Order of Odd Fellows, iRebekah's and the young women of Jthe Th;ta Kho lodge were in attend- a?ice at the morning service at the First M 'thouist church. The fraternities attended in a body and had a very fine message given them by Kev. T. Porter Ben nett, the pastor of the church. Suffers from Fever George G rover Fledge, S2c, of this city, is still at the base hospital at Farragut, Idaho, where he has Ibeen since his return from boot liberty, he spending some four months in treatment. The young man has been suffering from rheu matic f?ver and while improving is still far from well. Tree Planting Program The planting of trees and program will take, place near the Central school building on Tuesday. April i'E, at 3 p. m. This is the ceremony postponed from Arbor day, and the public is invited to attend, v . ! 'Phone Strike Vote Possible Lincoln. UP) A vote upon pro posal to strike probably will be held April 2-2:) by employes of the commercial, traffic, plant and ac counting departments of the Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph company. The dispute hinges upon demand by the local United Union of Tele phone Workers that wages be in creased to 10 per cent under rates paid by the Northwestern Bell Tele phone com pan j'. The union contends that wage increases provided last year and in 1942 have not kept pace with the cost of living. Other com plaints deal with proposed contrac tual provisions between the company and it-i employes. Voting would be secret and su pervised by a national labor rela tions board representative upon a ballot which proposes, "Do you wish to permit an iuteri uption ot war production in wartime as a result of this dispute?"' Action was begun March 27 when the uni'd filed notice of the dispute with the NLRR at Washington. Couneiliator Leo Mitchell of the NiRB has been at Lincoln for sev eral weeks attempting to bring about a settlement. The 30-day "cooling off" period expires next. Wednesday, kowever, and it was believed here there was :;mal! chance of success ful negotiations before that date. The strike vote must automatical ly be taken if amicable settlement is not reached belore expiration of the cooling-off period. The Little Steel formula will be applied to any wage schedule, since the telephone company serves the war plant at Mead, the naval am munition depot at Hastings and the Lincoln, Binning. Harvard and Fair riont air field3. Anton Swoboda Observes Passing Of 90th Birthday One of the Long Time Residents of the Community Greeted by Card Shower Sunday was the 90th birthday an niversary of Anton Swoboda, a resi dent of Plattsmouth for the past seventy yeais, the occasion being observed by a number of the family dropping in to greet the father and grandfather. Mr Swoboda was also given a card shower by the friends, in honor of the anniversary that was enjoyed to the utmost by both Mr. and Mrs. Swoboda. Mr. Swroboda is in rather feeble health, and is confined to his bed a great deal of the time, while Mrs. Swoboda is also far from well, due to the advancing years. While his health permitted, Mr. Swoboda was an employe of the Burlington in the local shops, many years of faithful services was given by him to the railroad. Those of the family here for the occasion were: Frank Swoboda, Mal vern, Iowa; Mrs Florence Pokony, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Louis Swoboda of this city: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Laken of Red Oak, Iowa, the latter two being grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Swoboda. Initiate Local Class Last evening a. group of some twenty-eight members of Bud of Promise lodge, Rebekahs, of this city, were in Omaha to attend the tneeting of Bell lodge of Rebekahs of Benson. j The Benson degree staff carried lout th initiatory work on eighteen ! of the Plattsmouth ladies, and five of j their own members, the work being given most impressively by the Omaha ladies. The Plattsmouth group was head ed by Mrs. W. H. Gfe, noble grand of the Bud of Promise lodge, the local ladies numbering forty-six. Following the degree work the ladies were entertained at a delight ful luncheon served in the lodge hall. An Appreciation I. wish to take this means of thank ing my friends for their greetings and remembrances while I wa3 at the hospital. They eided very, much in piaking my stay more pleasant. : ' Mrs. .George Troop .... Kimble -Faris Nuptials Held At Forest City, la. Well Known and Popular Murray Younj; Man Is Wed in Impressive Church Ceremony An impressive candlelight cere mony took place Wednesday evening, April 12th at S o'clock in the Im manuel Lutheran church when Miss Audrey Eriyun Kimble, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Kimble of For est City, became the bride of Lieut. John H. Faris, son of Mrs. Rachel Faris of Murray Neb. The Rev. E. C. Reinertson performed a single ring ceremony in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. Potted Easter lilies, and bas kets of yellow and white snap drag ons and gladiolas. palms, and tall candelabra with white tapers on either s'de of the altar formed the setting for the ceremony. Mrs. Jcsepn Peterson of Forest City played a prelude of pipe organ nuptial music for one half hour pro ceeding the ceremony. After usher ing in the groom's and bride's mothers. Mr. Francis Stokke of Feitile, Iowa, a relative of the bride, :-ang the "Lord's Prayer." by Malotte. Then the bridal party took their places before the altar to the strains of the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, by Wagner, and Mr Stokke then sang "Oh. Perfect Love." and following the exchange of vows, while still kneeling at the altar, he also sang "Crown With Thy Bene diction." Wedding March from "A Midsum mer Night's Dream."' by Mendels sohn was used as a recessional. The bride, who was given in mar riage by her father, was attired in a white satin dress with long point ed sleeves, with overskirts of silk net and marquisette with a long train. Her lung trained veil had a shoulder cape of white net with scalloped lace border and a coronet of whit1 seed pearls. She carried a shower bouquet of white sweet peas, gardenias bordered with Easter lily Petals and white maline. Miss Be Aider Miller, a friend, attended the bride as maid of honor, Wanda Kim ble, sister of the bride, Dorothy An dersen of Forest City. Jane Smith of Carlsbad, New Mexico, friends of the bride, and Maxine Ouverson of Fertile, a ccusin of the bride, serv ed as bridesmaids. They were all dressed in white net over satin and carried shower colonial bouquets of white sveet peas and yellow carna tions with a lighted taper In the center. Alan Solommison of Esther viile, Iowa, wearing a w'.iite linen suit, was ring bearer and carried a yellow carnation and marched down the aisle with his cousin. Janice Bit ter, of Fertile, who was " earing a white net formal dress and carry ing a yellow basket filled with flow er petals which she strewed in the path of the bride. The bride's mother was dressed in black ?hcer with a shoulder corsage of sweet peas. The bridegroom's mother wore navy blue with shoulder corsage The bride groom wore his marine grens and was attended by Max Kedrick of Ames. U. S. Navy, who also wore hi3 service uniform. Reider Hanna, Leigh Stanley, Gretus "Dutch' Reikena, all of Forest City, and Larry Rittcr of Fertile, acted as ushers. i A reception was held in tho church parlors for a hundred relatives and friends. Table decorations were car ried out in yellow itnd white and white lighted candles and yellow calendulas and white snapdragons. The three-tiered wedding cake decor v.lid in yellcw and white formed the centerpiece for the bridal table. Ten friends of the bride served as wait resses: Mrs. Adolph Johnson. Nor ma Lou Oswald, Arlene Halverson of (Fertile. Ia., Harriet Rye, Mary Op jsahl, Elean?r London, Helen Dunn, Bonna Lou Otis, Alpha Johnston. and Dorothy Smith of Forest City. Mrs. Faris is a graduate of the Forest City High school and attend ed Waldorf College, Forest City, and had been employed by the Clauson and Hanson department store before entering the employ of the Forest lrit T .i 1. ...... ...v. : v. i (Ctntlnae4 on Pas t. Col. 1)