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Historical Sod VOL. NO. LX PLATTSMOUTH, NEBRASKA, MONDAY, MAY 23, 1944 NO. 41 &m Mtt jSnrranrii IT 1 I '1 1 I Ed. Gradoville Makes Outstanding Record In School I grounds cf the attractive home of Honor Student Of the Class ftsj.Mr. ard Mrs. John Sattler, north Valedictorian, Active in Athletics. Fourth street. The location gave the Yemher of Honor Society The class of 19 il of the local high school has one student that has rnide a fine record for his work that will comparo with any of the young men and women that have passed through the doors of the school on the hill in tne past years. This is I'd ward Gradoville. son of Mr. anJ Mrs. Edward H. Gradoville. Edward Gradoville had the honor of being chosen as the valeictorian of uis class as the highest ranking student in the course of his studies. one of the many outstanding features j oi ms mgn s.-nooi career. He also lias lei made a member of the Nation al Honor Society, picked because of their standing as students Edward was also voted the Harriett Case award for his outstanding work in the school. AVith his high scholastic stand in? this young man lias made a fin? record in the athletic work of the school, lettering in four sports in this latt year of his service to the sch ol and has been a strong factor in the football and basketball teams cf the pact yours. This is a tine showing and one that the young man can feel very happy in attaining. Move to Home Here j j of Fied J. Feldhausen, manager the Cass Drug, has moved bis family Iron AVahoo this week to tho Dux bury residence. Pred. Jr., whr assisted in moving, has returned to W aho6 where he is employed for the summer while he awaits his call to the army air corps, in which he is on reserve. Mis Jean is in he Cadet Nurses Corps and tatcing training at St. Joseph's hos pital in Omaha. Kathleen and Wayne together wilh thir parents maintain their borne here in Plattsmouth. Enrolls for Journal E. B. Taylor, one of tht well known residents of Weeping "Water was here today to spend a icw hours looking after some matters of busi ness, making the trip over with Judge Taul L. Fauquet. AVhile in the city Mr. Taylor enrolled as a reader of the Journal. MAKES NEW ADDITION The interior of "George's Parber Shop' on Main street has just been supplied with a new series of fluor escent lights that make the shop in the evening as bright as day. The lights, placed over the barbers' I chairs, casts a bright and restful light that is appreciated by the op erators and the customers. Undergoes Operation Peter Mumm, 7S. one of the lo: g time residents of the community, was operated on Thursday at the Univer sity hospital, he having been suffer ing fcr some time from an affliction of his eyes. The reports indicate that the patient has come through the operation in fine shape and it is hoped that he may be fully restored to his eye sight. An Appreciation AVe of the Senih Class oi 1944 want to express our sincere appre ciation to Mrs. John Sattler for her splendid work in decorating the Presbyterian church last Sunday for the Baccalaureate services. AVe specially appreciated ysur thought fulness in having the purple iris, our class flower, and the yellow tulips,' which fog ether brought -out our class colors,-purple and gold. Thank, you very-much. The finest physical specimens of manhood are eliminated by wars. They wilt ;(-6titiniie"till justice sits on the throne "ft here ' force has bo long reigned' :14iil they found Saul and his three'Sons fuller- in hit: Oil Loa. SaantPl Jll.?;; !.;-. . ' t . Campfire Girls Picnic Wednesday evening a group of the Campfire Girls, belonging to Netab Campfire, of which Mrs. Tod Akeson is guardian, were entertained at a very pleasant picnic staged at the t members of the Campfire a fine view j of the Missouri river valley and was truly an ideal spot. The hostesses were Mrs. William j Schmidtmann and Janis, Mrs. Mor ris Cullen and Mary. The lime was sp'-nt most delight fully in the pleasant surroundings and enjoying the picnic supper that had been prepared. Msr. E. II. Bernhardt and daugh ter, Carol Lou. were guests of the campfire for the event that was en joyed by some nineteen of the girls. -as Severe Injury V. E Reynolds, prominent farmer and well known resident southwest of Union, is at the Methodist hos- I pital at Omaha, the result of a very j severe accident suffered on Friday. J Mr Reynolds vas engaged in fix- ing fence ou the farm and the j stretching wrench slipped and struck hill in tne right eye, inflicting a very severe wound. Mr. Reynolds was hurried from the farm to Union where he was met by Deputy Sheriff Fmery Poody and taken on into Omaha where his injuries were treated by a specialist. It was found necessary to take seven stitches in the wound. Mr. Reynolds was taken to the hospital where he will have to remain for a vvek or ten days under treatment as the eye is in unite serious condition. He is rest ing as easily as possible under the conditions. To Hold Inquest Carter Lake, la.. May 27. (UP) An inquest will be held early next week into the death of James H. Shuby, 75, old age pensioner living in East Omaha, who was struck by an automobile driven by a 14-year-oid Plattsmouth boy Thursday night c:i Locust street near 12th street in Carter Lake. The Plattsmouth youth, after be ing questioned yesterday by Potta wattamie county, Iowa, officials was placed undoi technical arrest and released on a $1,000 bond according to Potawattamie county sheriff, Ril ey Nt:lson. County Coroner Jack Tyler said the inquest would be held in the Carter Lake city hall. Tyler explain ed that some investigation must be conducted prior to the inquest. Sheriff Nelson said that witnesses told him they saw Hhuby an hour before the accident at 16th and Lo'-ust streets, intoxicated, and at one time he was "directing traffic" at that point. Likes New Location ?Ir. and Mrs. Evan Noble, who are located at Cheyenne, Wyoming, are liking their new location very much and anticipating a pleasant summer in the western climate. Mr. Noble is engaged as a steam pipe fitter for a large contra?t:ng firm and is back in familiar scenes, he being engaged in Cheyenne for a number of years. Beg Your Pardon In the account of the Eighth i grade promotional e.xerciscs here on Tuesday evening at the high school auditorium, the name of Rev. J. AA'. Taenzler, the class spaker was omit ted through oversight. Rev. Taenzler in his address, "The House I Build for Myself" brought a fine message to the young people cut their future educational career and in thejr duties to themslves and Uieir communities. Car is Burned The members of the fire depart ment were called out this morning at an early hour with the report that an automobile belonging to Donald McClintock. was on fire. Tne depart nient responded at car but the car was destroyed by the effects of the flames. ; . . . Gas Rates In Plattsmouth To Be Reduced June 1st Dwight T. Edwards, Superintend ent of Iov.'a-Netraska Co.. Makes Announcement Mr. Dwight T. Edwards, superin tendent, of the Iowa-Nebraska Light and Power Company today an nounces a further reduction in nat ural gas raies. Mr. Edwards' state ment follows: "The new rate will be effective in Plattsmouth from the meter read ing period beginning June 1. This proposed reduction, plus the reduc tion mad? in April 1943, will re sult in a reduced rate of about 7 per cent. The new rate schedule fol lows: I'er Mouth First Next Next Next Ne t Next "00 C. F. $1 Off Min. 500 C. F. $1.40 per M. 1,000 C. F. 51. lo per M. 2.000 C. F. .80 per M. 45.000 C. F. ? .50 per M. 50,000 C. F. S .40 per M. Excess C. Minimum F. per Mo. $.30 per M. Rill. $1.00 per month. "Despite the fact that both mater ial and labor costs have advanced greatly during the last several years, natural gas rates have been consistently lowered since this ser vkv was brought tc Nebraska about twelve years ago. In addition, natur al gas service has proced a reliable fuel for all purposes during a period when items of many kinds have been rationed and in some cases not even obtainable. Natural gas has not been rationed, but it is vital. Use it wisely." Nursery School Program The r. ;rtery school program of the Plattsiiouth city schools has been in operation almost three weeks and the registration is sufficiently large to assure its success. Our staff is complete, our equipment is being added unit by unit and this program will soon be completely equipped. There will be an opportunity for a few additional children to enroll if it is done within the next few dayt. Parents are requested to contact Mrs. Delos Hhurtloff, head teacher at the CeDtral building. To Assist In Shop Miss Ivone (Connie) Johnson, an experienced beauty expert will be at the Mary May beauty ;hop to as sist Mrs. Troop in the next fev weeks. Miss Johnson cones very highly recommended and should be a fine addition to the shop. Here from Detroit Mr. and Mrs. David Hawksworth of Birmingham, Michigan, are in the city to spend a few days and be here for the memorial day services. They are also visiting with Mrs E. AV. Cook at Omaha. UNDERGOES OPERATION Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tschirren have receivel word from their on, Pfc. Robert Tschirren, who is located at Camp Campbell, Kentucky, stating that he was in the hospital at the training center. Robert has been suffering from appendicitis and it ! was found necessary to have an op eration performed and at the last reports he was doing just f.s well as possible. Have Family Gathering Mrs. Dorothy Bush, whose home is In California, is here for a visit with her mother, Mrs. Charles Haynee. as well as her sisters, Mrs. Clyde Phyllips and Mrs. James Amos and her brotner, Tom Young, and family. HIRE FROM CALHOEIOA Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Tindall and daughter, Marilyn Ann, of Holly wood, California, are visiting at the home, of Mrs. Tindall's parents, Mr. and Mrs. D: S. Simmer. Los Angeles Visitor In Murray Mrs. Nellie Wilson of AWst Los Angeles, California, has arrived at Murray and is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. AAiison, and Jso her brother-in-law, J. A. Wil son. Mrs. AV ilson is employed at the home of Mr. A. F. Jerpe in Cali fornia for the past nine years. When sho arricec! in Omaha she was met 1 at the train by Mr. Jerpe and his son. who took her to their home to b. a guest for a few days. Airs. A il son expects to spend a month visit ing here. Hennings-Gardner Wedding At Christ Lutheran Church Very Beautiful Service Unites Pron. inert Cass County Girl and Panillior: Youne Man Tall candelabra, with bouquets of roses and ferns decorated the chan ce of th. Christ Lutheran church Sunday evening for the wedding of Miss Marlynu Hennii.gs. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. G. Hennings of Louisville, to Henry Gardner, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gardner, of Papilion. Uev. A. Lentz officiated in the? double ring ceremony. Tl.e tall candelabra weie lighted by the Schafer sisters of Nehawla who wort floor length theer gowns and wore corsages r carnations and sweet peas. Preceeding the ceremony they sang "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life," and later "I Love You Truly." To the strains of Lohengrin's wed di'ig march, played by Miss Marie Irwin, of Lincoln, entered the bride ! ou her father's arm. Floor length gcomana sheer fash ioned the bride's gown. The tightly fitted bodice had long pointed sleeves and a fine silk lace drop yoke. The floor length, lace-trimmed veil was of silk illusion with a real lace and orange blossom tiara. The bride carried a bouquet of baby calla lilies and lilies of the valley. the was attended by Maria Lentz, also of Louisville, who wore a floor lengtn dress of powder blue and carried a bouyuet of American Beauty roses. The grcom a:id his best man, Le Poy Hennings, of Alaska, brother of the bride, both wore the convention al dark business suits. The ushers were LaVerne Krambeck and Gail Mi.isir.ger, Loth of Papillion. A reception was held in the church parlors from eight to ten o'clock. The bridal couple will be at home to friends after June 1 at the Ply mouth Apartments at 3257 Farnam Street. Omaha, Nebraska. Beautiful Pictures Lovers of natural beauty can find a treat in the west show window of the AVeyricb & I'adraba store win dow. Here a display is made of some of the pictures taken by Mr. Emil AATeyrich in the past year, scenes gathered in travel in the Black Hills and the west and two lovely and intimate views of the gardens of the AATeyrich home. These pictures have been very artistically colored and etaud out in striking beauty. New Radio Shop The new radio and e'ectric shop on North 6th street located in the room formerly occupied by the C. I. O. headquarters, is now open and ready for business. The shop is operated by C. AV. Cashatt, who has moved here 'rom Omaha and will be ready now to serve the public. Real Blessed Event Mr. and Mrs. AV. A. Swatek of this city received the pleasant news this morning that they were grand parents, a fine little daughter being born to Mr. and Mrs. George F. Swat-ik at Lincoln. This is the third child for the George F. Swatek fam ily, two sous and the daughter. In cident ly this is the first grandaugh ter for Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. AV. A. Swatek as the other grandchildren are all boys. . Question Local Youth Regarding Carter Lake Death Kan Tentatively Identified as John S'hulby Killed Last Night Omaha. May 26. (PL) Investi gation was being held at Council Bluffs today in I he death cf a man tentatively identified as John S'hul- by, 7 5. Council Bluffs, who was found dead on Locust street. Carter Lake. Iowa, last night. AVitneNses near the scene of the accident re ported thrt the car that had passec1 n fir the scene of the lagecly had borne a Cass county number. Three boys from Plattsmoutn, ages I 14 to 16, whose names the Council BKffs authorities are asking be v.iihheld because oi their youth, had been attending CAP school at Last Omaha airport. Upon leaving there they stopped at a cafe nearby and got some ic-p cream and coke. They picked up two more boys who were from Omaha, or thereabouts, and started right uown Locust Street. At 1-th Street there- is a railroad track that has been removed and there is a Lis: hump there which obstructs the view. The bos felt something hit the light ventilator window. They though someone had thrown a rock at them, because they looked back and could see notning There was a car behind that did not slow up so they too kept going. They t hough L eerything was O. K. They went on and dropped oft the twj boys at Omaha and started to go on into I'laltsmouth As they were leaving Omaha the police topped them and asked to che'.k the car. They found a dent in tin; car but it was an old dent so they told the boys to have a good tin e and go on home which they did. About 3 A. II.. Sheriff Riky Nel son of Pottawatamie County. Coun cil Bluffs, called then: at Platts mouth and they came to Omaha around " A. M., for questioning and admitted being in on the case. The Plattsmouth boys are between 14 and 1 and the ether two they pick ed up are under IS, it is believed. The beys were wearing CAP uni forms. Delta Decks Meet Thursday evening the ladits of the Delta Deck card dub were enter tained at the home of i.Iio. Gillian Livingston on high school hill, a most deligbtf.il time being enjoyed in bridge. In the pajing Miss Laura Meising er vas the winner of the high score with Mrs Livingston, second, and Mrs Louis Ward Egenberger, third. Mrs Fred II. Sharpnack was a guest of the club fcr the eening. Mrs. Livingston served much en joyed refreshments at a suitable bcur as the members completed a most dcightiul time. Pick Up Girl Deputy Sheriff Emery Dood AA'ed nesday rounded up a young girl from Omaha who had been reported as being missing from home. The girl was fourteen years of age and stated that she had planned on go ing to Falls City. The girl was lat er returned to Omaha and turned over to the Omaha police to con tact the mother and have her taken on home. An Appreciation I wish to take this opportunity of thanking all of the friends for their remembrances, to me white at the hospital. The cards, calls and flowers were so much appreciated. Mrs. Helen Trotter Old Timers Here Tom Clifford, of Los Angeles, ar rived in Omaha, a few day.3 age to visit with Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brant ner, and on AVedncsday they were here to look over the town where loth formerly made -their home in jounger years. Mr. Clifford came here f rum the Pacific coast to look after the family plot, in the local cemetery and stepped in On aha to visit the old frleneia, the Brantners. CLASS OF 1944 BIDS FAREWELL TO HIGH SCHOOL DAYS Seventy-f:;ur of the Young Poeple are Given Diploir.as Dr. G. W. F.osenlof Is Speaker friends and relatives of the mem bers of the graduating class oi 19 4 4 last evening filled the auditorium cf the high school to witness the last act of the high school activities of the seventy-four young men and women that of their graduation from the school that they had faith fully attended for the pas- four years. The class in their dark blue gowns and caps i-utered to the strains of the proccsK'nal march as played by Eioise Cole, '4;', taking their places on the platform The invocation was given by Dr. II. G. McOhisky, pastor of the First I resbyterian church, being followed by the pledge of allegiance to the flag ard tne singing of the "Star Spangled Banner" by the audience, Miss Dorthy Auble was the leader. Miss Betty Ann Albert, who in her school career has r.iate a most notable re.-ord in her mus-cal work as well as high scholastic standing, wis one of the features of the pro gram with her rendition of "Hun garian Rhapsody No. 6" by Franz Liszt, very artistically giv.-n. The sahratory for the class of 194 4 was given by Miss Geraldine Maaseu, one of the outstanding stu dents who hal as her subject 'Youth Hears America Call," a very fine message of the understanding of the jctith of the need for action and their response- to the ned of the crisis of the da. For the first time in a number of years, the valedictorian cf the class was one of the young men, Ed ward Gradoville, who had as bis subject, "To Build a Better A-Vorid. pledging the class to the task of hastening the end of the war and to bring r :ce that might make for a better world through understand ing and purpose of the youth of to day and tomorrow. He extended the appreciation of the ciass t the com munity, the teachers and the par ents for their aid and making it pos sible to complete the high school work. The senior girls chorus group was presented in a very fine choral num ber "May Day Carol," by AVilson, the talented group giving a very fine rendition of the number. Dr. G. AV. Rosenlof, of the Univer sity of Nebraska, was the class Albert, Eetty Ann A!excn, Eetty Allen, Marie Arlene Altschaffi, George Attcbcrry, Elma L. Aylor, Eileen E. Eerlett, John F. Blake, Marie Blanche Erink, Leo C. Eucchler, Elmer J. Bowman, Donald W. Burcham, Shirley M. Cadwell, June M. Campbell. Bill Capper, Arthur G. Coolman. Leone Dieter, Betty M. Dow, Bernard E. Eaton. Wilbur H. Essert. Marvin T. Farmer, Lillian Ruth Fin nef rock, Uretta J. Galland. Jeanne Juanita Galloway, Bob Gochenour, William R. Gradoville, Edward J. Grauf, Edward K. Haswell, Miriam Eioise Harper, Helen Genevieve Henry, Kenny Holman, Max A. Hopkins, Lowell Hull, Ruth Ester Iske, Elmer L. Jaeger, Charlotte Anita Jones, Gerald R. Kaffenberger. Kehne, Phyllis Ann Kozacek, Millie Lepert, Arthur M. Lepert. Louise F. Lewis, Thelma I. Libershal, Patricia E. Lutz, Catherine Elizabeth Maassen, Geraldine M. Maasen, Donna Fae McBride. Austin W. McClintock, Gerald Woster, Robert J Choral Group In the Armed Service Birth of Daughter Mr and Mrs. 'lansemer of near Nehawka,are the parents of a fine seven-pound daughter, born to them o:i Tuesday afternoon at St. Mary's hospital at Nebraska City. The mo ther and little one are reported a:s doing well and the little one has brought a great deal of happiness U: tne brothers and sisters. , Returns from Hospital Mrs. Helen Trotter, who has been recuperating from an appendectomy at the St. Mary's hospital, has so far recovered that she was able' to return home' and is now resting at the family home until able to re sume her usual activities. .peaker and took as his subject. "Un finished Business," a message of the present world conditions, bringing a crisis that must be faced with courage by the people of the nation, not for danger alone but for the opportunities for advancement and to create in a new world a better understanding an1 living. Dr. Rosen lof dismissed many of the national problems, from tho war resu'ts, al so the need of a sound and practical economical policy and an under standing of the needs and problems c f all the people regardless of race or color so that justice might be given .11. The presentation of the scholastic awards was made by Supt. T. I Priest, who rresided over the com mencement program. The first award was tc- Edward Gradoville. the scholarship in the state teachers col lege and the second to Geraldine Maisen, who was awarded the scholarship given by the fctate church colleges, with awards to Delores iiuse and Robert AA'osttr for their fine scholastic service. The regents scholarship of the University of Nebraka win conferred on Edward Gradoville and Gerald Jone9. The .nembers of the class selected for the National Honor Society were picked because of their high scho lastic achievement maintained dur ing four years of high school. Only fifteen per cent of the class is eli gible. Those selected were. Betty Ann Albert. Eileen Aylor, John Ber lett. Edward Gradoville, Millie Koza cck, Patty Libershal, Donald Bow man, Delores Ruse. Robert W'ohl farth. Geraldine Maasen, Robert YVostor. Mrt. F. R. Cobelman, on behalf of the Fontcielle chapter of the Dau ghters of the American Revolution, presented the Jennie Dodge memor ial award to Robert Galloway, he hav ing the best record in American history during his four years. Jeanne Galland, one of the talent ed musical student, gave as her part of the prograb, "Love's Echoes," by New ton. very beautifully given. Paul F. lverson, principal cf the high school, presented the class to L'r. R. P. AA'cetover. president of the board of education, who in turn cave the diplomas to the students that had successfully completed their tasks to win their award. Rev. T. Porter Bennett closed the program with the benediction. The members of the graduating class comprised: McClintock, Geraldine Meierdierks. Malinda Mat Meisinger. Wayne G. Meyers, Paul R. Novak, Richard J. Rhoades, Gladys Fae Parriott, Donna Fay Rouse. Alfred L. Ruse, Delores L Scott, Lloyd Riley Sedlak, Josephine Severs, Fern Catherine M. Sheard, John W. Short, James H. Skalak. Donald T. Shyrock, Merle Smith, Virginia Hope Strickland. Edward E. Traudt, Joan Vinduska. Marcel J. Vreman, Eldon E. Walters. Bonnie J. Wetenkamp, Mary K. Wheeler. Shirley J. Robert Gene Wohlfarth, Card of Thanks ";Ve most feincerely and heartily thank each one for sendius cards for our silver wedding anuhersary, May 20th. Mr. and Mrt. Joseph Kvapil Taken to Weeping Water Last evening Mrs. William Meier -clisrks, who has been in poor health for some time, was taken to AA'eep ing Water in the Sattler ambulance and will bj cared for at the home of a dau fhtr for n time. AVhen her strength is built up it is hoped to have her operated en at the St. Mary's hospilal at Nebraska . City.