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  • VOL. SO. ZLVm PLATTSMOUTH, NEBR ASKA, MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1933. NO. 97

    PlattsmouthSchool Man is

    Wed at WahooMiss Edith Kays ai Mr. Jack Fig-le- y

    United in MaTiage at M.E. Church at: Wahoo.

    Miss Edith Mays,' daugnter of BIrs.Jennie' Mays, of jWaboo, Nebr., wastriven in marriage by her brother,LeRoy Mays, of WahoO, to Jack Fig- -,ley, of Plattsmouth, sin of Mr. Wil-liam

    tO. Figley, of Massillon Ohio,

    at high noon Christmas Sunday." Thewedding was solemnized immediatelyfollowing the morning" sermonat theFirst Methodist Episcopal "church ofWahoo, Rev. Harold iiryant readingthe marriage lines in ihe double, ringceremony.VV V n4

    Mrs. Mason E. Lathrop.'.of Wahoo",served as matron of h.onor.'and' MissLuella Ullstroml and Miss Cleo" iJoaiseUllstrom, of Lincoln, "Cousins', of 't$ebride, were bridesmaids. Lbyd-Ituf- herford, superintendent of1 schopls'.atSpringfield, Nebraska, Svas .the.1 bestman, and the ushers were Floyd Ullstrom and Frank Ullstrom, of Lincoln,also cousins of the bride. Thetflowergirl was little Lu Jean Galloway,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Gallo-way, of Wahoo.

    Immediately following the morningsermon, Joe Thulin of the choir sang"Because," by Guy D'Hardelot, andMrs. C. F. Galloway sng "My Lovefor Thee, by Carl Bcim. Their ac-companist was Miss Edna Peglow,who played Shubert's 'Serenade" dur-ing the ceremony and Lohengrin'sWedding March as a processional andTccessional. (

    The church was beautifully decor-ated with large .evergreen wreathsand tall red candles. Large basketsof Poinsettaand ferns and white can- -;dies formed the setting at the altar.

    The bride's gown was of white satinwith high waistline and long, flowingskirt. The lace jacket had longsleeves, with large puffs to the elbowand tight fitting to the wrist. Thelong veil, of oyster shell moline, hadJuliet cap held at either side withorange blossom clusters. With thisphe wore white slippers. Her onlyjewelry was a necklace of Pearl3 andRhinestones, a gift of the groom. Thebridal boquet was of Calla Lilies andBrides Roses.

    The matron of honor wore a Sun-day evening frock of Christmas greensilk crepe, made floor length, andlong sleeves, puffed to the elbow andtight fitting to the wrist. With thisshe wore a green Turban. The brides-maids' dresses were of the same style,of Christmas red silk crepe and Tur-bans to match. The three attendantscarried boquets of Poinsettas andwhite Roses.

    The little flower girl was in TeaRose taffeta and wore a large greenbow on her hair.

    Mrs. Mays, mother of the bride,was attired in wine satin-bac- k crepe.

    Immediately following the cere-mony, a dinner was served at thehomejof the bride's mother to mem-bers, of the wedding party and imme-diate relatives.

    Mrs. Ferd Anderson greeted theguests at the door as Mrs. WalterRoberts and Mrs. Loyd Rutherfordentertained at the piano. Mrs. LeRoyMays was in charge of the guest bookand other attendants at the homewere five very close friends of thebride, the Misses Marlon Eader, Fran-ces Springer, Mildred Cottern andMIna Arnold, all of Fremont, and MissDavida Black, of Wahoo.

    Christmas evening, Mr. Figley andhis bride left for a week's weddingtrip, after which they will be at homeat Plattsmouth, Nebr., where Mr. Fig-ley is in charge of the History andDramatic departments in the Highschool. The bride's going away cos-tume was a three piece knitted Springsuit of dark green with accessories tomatch.

    Miss Mays is a graduate of Luthercollege of Wahoo and Methodist col-lege of Chicago. She also attendedNorthwestern University for two andone half years. For the past few yearsshe has been a director in music.

    x Mr. Figley is a graduate of South-western college of Winfield, Kansas,

    ' where he received Phi Beta Kappahonors and took post-gradua- te workat Northwestern university.

    Phone the news to No. 6.

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    ENJOY COON HUNTING

    A number of thfc local hunters whoenjoy the sport of seeking the elusivecoon and 'possum, otored out to thewest of this city along the Four Milecreek to enjoy the hunting, Theyspent several hours in the search forcoons but none were to bo treed althothe hounds took . the scent severaltimes but failed to catch up withMr. Coon. The hunters covered someseven mile3 in the hunt and felt itYfais a fine outing.

    Bridge Co.i Asks for a Re- -!

    -- straining Orderi . "

    Would Prevent Placing of Bridge' Terminal in School District

    No. 1 for Taxing.

    i in the office of : the' clerk of thedistrict .court 'Wednesday afternoon apetition wa3 filed by the PlattsmouthBridge - Co., peeking? "a. restrainingorder ' to prevent the-placin- of thewestern terminal . 'of the Missouririver bridge in school district No. 1.'"The action is directed, against John

    E. Turner, county treasurer; Fred II.Gorder, E. B. Chapman and. G. L.Farley, county commissioners; Geo.R.Sayles, county clerk; W. H.'Puls.countyassessor; Frank L.. Cummins,Frank A. Cloidt, H. F. Goos. E. A.Wurl, Mrs. Etta Gorder, R. W.Knorr,members of the board of education ofschool district No. 1, and M: D.Brown, treasurer of tho ' city" ofPlattsmouth. A

    The petition denies the right ofthe county board of equalization toplace the property of the bridge inthe first school district of Cas3 county for assessing and. taxing .as wasdone at. the .session, of the-boar- d. - ;

    The request for the injunction setsforth that the bridge property hadheretofore been assessed in schooldistrict ' No. 2 and this year wasplaced on the assessment rolls as be-ing in district No. 1, which includesthe city of Plattsmouth.

    The petition also asks for the sumof 35 00 damages which the-- companyclaims to have sustained as damagesby reason of the action of the countyboard.

    RECOVERING PROM INJURIES

    Miss Theresia Bierl, who has beenteaching for the fall in Cherry coun-ty, is now gradually recovering fromthe effects, of severe injuries thatwere received some two weeks ago.Miss Bierl was motoring with somefriends near the vicinity where she i3teaching during the extreme coldweather of early December. Whensome distance from her beardingplace the car stalled and the partyafter working for some time withthe car, started to walk to the residence of a farmer. The distance wassome two miles and when Miss Bierlarrived at the home it was foundthat both feet and legs had sufferedfrom being frozen. She was laid upwith the injury for some time butis now able to be around again asusual. She will be able to take upher teaching work soon in the schoolsand suSering no permanent bad ef-fects from the experience.

    SHOWING IMPROVEMENT

    Mrs. William P. Rice, who hasbeen quite ill for some time at herhome on Wintersteen hill, is now somuch improved that she is able tobe up and around and look afterher usual duties. Mrs. Rice has suf-fered from the flu and which hasleft her in a rather weakened condi-tion. It is hoped that she may soonbe able to regain her former health.

    CARD OF THANKS

    We wish to extend our heartfeltthanks to all who so kindly assistedand for the words of sympathy andfloral offerings extended at the timeof the death of our beloved wife andmother. Clarence Henderson andBetty Ann.

    AN APPRECIATION

    The telephone operators of thelocal exchango wish to express theirappreciation and sincere thanks forthe gifts from the many friends atChristmas time.

    !' Elites tti ntbYoung People

    are United inMarriage Today

    Miss Rose Feme and Mr. Carl Ul--rich Married at the St. John's

    . Church Early Today. .

    From Thursday's DailyThis morning at 7:30 at the St.

    John's Catholic church occurred themarriage of' Miss . Rosp Ferrie 'findMr. Carl . Ulrich, well known youngpeople or this community. ?

    '"The nuptial mass was celebratedby Father - George Agius, pastor oftho church and, which Joined In thebonds of wedlock the' tvo estimableyoung people.

    Tho ceremony wa3 witnessed bymembers cf the families of the twoyoung people from this city andvicinity. - '

    Following the marriage the youngpeople motored to the home of the

    'groom's parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward Ulrich near this city to receive- - the congratulations of therelatives and friends, andwhere they

    'will rosid9 for the present. 'The brido i3 a 'daughter of, Mr.

    and Mrs. E. J. Ferrie of south ofthis city and haS mad9'her homehere for the past several years, graduating, in 1931 from the Plattsmouthhigh school. ' Since completing herschool work she has resided withthe parents at their farm" home-ne- arthis city. A lady of unusual talentand charm she hasa large circle offriends who will learn witbvpleasureof her new happiness. ..

    The groom is a son. cTf Mr. andMrs. Edward Ulrich of near Mynardand where he has grown-t- o manhoodand is numbered amon ihe erierygetic young farmers1 of." th,is. portfcm.or. cass county (ycuBigniaja,outstanding character. -- -

    The ' frieads of the young peoplewill join in their well wishes to thisestimable young couple.

    FUNERAL OF GEORGE SCHANTZ

    The funeral of George Schantz,Sr., was held on Wednesday after-noon at the St. Paul's Evangelicalchurch, of which church he had longbeen a member. The church was fill-ed with the old friends of the familywho had known. and respected thisline old gentleman in the days of hisresidence in this community.

    Rev. O. G. Wichmann, pastor ofthe church, gave words of comfort tothe sorrowing relatives and friendsand paid tribute to the long and use-ful life of Mr. Schantz, of his tenderdevotion to his invalid wife over aperiod of years and who had pre-ceded him in death a few weeks ago.

    During the services the" choir ofithe church gave several of the oldand well loved hymns that had beenfavorites of the departed in his life-time.

    The interment was at the Oak Hillcemetery baside that of the wife andson, Adam.

    RETAILERS HOLD MEETING

    The retail section of tho Chamberof Commerce held their regular meet-ing on Wednesday, the last sessionfor thi3 year. The reports of the var-ious committees on different activ-ities were reviewed and showed alarge number of activities for theyear.

    In the past year there have beenseveral events arranged, includingthe Merchant's bargain days on Wed-nesday, the corn festival, turkey day,pancake day, as well as the SantaClau3 visit.

    The members of the group votedto have their places of business closeat noon on Monday (New Year'sDay) for a half day holiday.

    The Merchants night on Wednes-day will be continued next week andfrom the response of the residents ofthe community will decide whetherthis feature will be continued overtho months of January, February andMarch, or discontinued until April.

    STILL FEELING POORLY

    From Thursdays DallyMrs. C. O. Troy, who has been a

    sufferer from the prevailing maladyof the flu, is still confined to herhome and while feeling very muchthe effects of the attack, is doing aswell as possible.

    --r :CALLED ON SAB MISSION

    Mrs. William Sheajj Jr., is at Ashland, where she wap called by theillness and death of her father, JohnKirker. Mr. Kirker was taken ill thelast of the week and. Mrs. Shea departed for Ashland or. Saturday andwhere she has since remained. Thefather Lt-cam- much" (tvorse the firstcf the v. etk and on Wednesday deathcame to his relief.

    Chamber ofCommerce to

    Elect OfficersAnnual Election of Officers Will Be

    Held on January 3rd to OpenYear's Acti?ities. .

    .The Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meetingat tho public library auditorium onTuesday evening, January 3rd at 8o'clock. Thi3 meeting will hear thereports cf the officers for the year23 well as the chairmen of the several committees -- and ,'vill also takeup the matter ot naming the officersfor the year 1933.

    The Chamber of Commerce has hada very active program for the pastyear and whilo'the general condi-tions have not been tha best, the organization has been; able to assistin many ways in he civic life.

    The election of r the officers of theorganization i3 a flatter of real im-portance to tfee cttjr at large as thisorganization has. great deal to doin - the matter btcommunity progress and development. Under thepresidency of H.A. Schneider, the re-tiring .head of "..the . Chamber, therehas ftoen a gretx ' ileal of activitywith the committee, of the ChamberalV''funVtiotofhg'l-i- e shape..: Mr.Schneider has devoted much time tothe civic organization and with thecommittees has been able to make thelast two years notable In the ad-vancement of the city.

    In the industrial line the Cham-ber of Commerce has brought thecanning factory of the Norfolk Pack-ing Co., of this city, thi3 furnishinga source of employment for a largenumber during the past summer andwhich now has a force at work onthe winter pack3. The stock feedingyards are also a part of the pro-gram of securing additional industries that the Chamber has aided inthe past year.

    Mr. Schneider and his associateswere also active in the assistancegiven to the good roads program thatresulted in the securing of the paving on highway No. 24 in the southern portion of the county from Unionto Lincoln.

    These projects show the Importance of the Chamber of Commerce tothe community and in its work thereshould be a ion of all ofthe citizens and care taken in theselection of the heads of the organ-ization.

    Those who are Interested in theprogress of the coming year of 1933,should be present to attend the an-nual meeting and prepared to enterinto the task of assisting in makingthe year one of the best in the city.

    CARD OF THANKS

    To the many friends and neigh-bors we wish to express our deepestgratitude for the many act3 of kind-ness to our beloved father in his lastillness, also for the beautiful flowersand words of sympathy at the timeof the funeral. George Schanz andFamily.

    REMEMBERED AT CHRISTMAS

    Prom Thursday's DallyMrs. M. C. Whelan of this city has

    remembered a friend with a mostappropriate gift, a subscription to theJournal. Mrs. Whelan called at theJournal today to have the subscrip-tion of her old friend, Mrs. AlphaMitchell, at Omaha.

    HERE FROM PERU

    From Friday" DailyThe J. C. Bridge water home has as

    guests this week Mrand Mrs. GeneSanden and Mrs. O. C. Pummell, allof Peru, who are enjoying the holi-day vacation here with the Platts-mouth friends. Mrs. Sanden is a sis-ter ot Mrs. Bridgewater.

    Alumni WinsGame from the

    Blue and WhiteFinal Score of 24 to 20 in Favor of

    the Stars of Yesteryears IsRolled Up.

    From Thursday DallyOld time star3 who have enter

    tained audiences of basketball fansmany times in the past, again wereIn action last night in the hignschool gym against the 1932-3- 3 Plat-ters. The players of yesteryear wereable, however, to nose out the highschool quintet 24 to 20 in a hardfought battle.

    For the alumni, Wescott and Bernard Galloway, '28, with Begley, '31,were responsible for eighteen of thealumni counters, having six pointsalike. For the high school, Bob Hirzwas the high point man with sevengood ones, three field goals and agift toss. Porter followed with threefield goals for six, Arn with two forfour points and Armstrong rang upa field goal and a free shot.

    The scenery looked dark for thehigh school In the opening momentswhen Wescott and Donat each scoredfield goals and John Galloway made

    ood a free shot. Hirz made good afield goal and on a foul by JohnGalloway, made good the shot andleaving the score 5 to 3 at the closeof the period.

    In the second quarter the highschool gained one on their opponents,Arn, Hirz and Armstrong each making a field goal and the "Big Moose"also ringing a free shot on a foulfrom John Galloway. Two basketsby Begley and one by Bernard Gal-loway, kept the alumni in the lead11 to 10 at the half.

    The high school slipped badly inthe third ' period wLcn -- tto aiuriT, itook a sir point lead, Wescott, Begley and B. Galloway each added abasket and Forbes, last year's flashat guard, a free shot. Porter was theonly one of the high school to score.he securing a nice under the basketshot.

    With the last period to play thehigh school attempted a rally thatwhittled two points off the lead ofthe old timers, but failed of victory.Arn and Hirz each scored a fieldgoal while Porter added two to hiscredit. John and B. Galloway andWescott were the scorers for thealumni.

    The tabulated score of the gamewas as follows:

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    High SchoolFG FT PF TP

    Arn, f 2 0 2 4Hirz, f 3 10 7Porter, c 3 0 0 6Rumme!. g 0 0 0 0Armstrong, g 110 3

    9 2 2 20Alumni

    FG FT PF TPJ. Galloway, f 112 3Wescott, f 3 0 0 6Mason, f 0 0 0 0Begley, f 3 0 0 6Donat, c 10 0 2Forbes, g 0 12 1Yelick, g 0 0 0 0Turner, g 0 0 0 0B. Galloway, g 3 0 0 6

    11 2 4 24Referee, Carl Schneider, Hastings;

    scorer, Ed Egenberger; timekeeper,James Nowacek.

    MISSOURI RIVER RISING

    Prom Saturday's Dally vThe Missouri river was showing a

    marked rise today at thi3 point, thewater flowing over the ice and caus-ing the frozen surface of the riverto threaten a breakup. Floyd Rich-ardson, who has been driving hiscar back and forth over the ice, thismorning had an exciting experienceon the Iowa side of the river. He wasdriving the car when the ice startedto give but he was able to reachstronger and firmer Ice before theIce gave away or plunged the carinto the river.

    HAVE TWIN DAUGHTERS

    From Friday's DailyMr. and Mrs. Dangard Reichstadt

    are the proud and happy parents oftwin daughters, who arrived at theirhome at 1 o'clock this morning. Thelittle ladies weighed six and sevenpounds and with the mother are do-ing nicely. The event has brought agreat deal of happiness to all of themembers of the family circle.

    Nebr. State Historical Society

    RECEIVE BC0K GIFT

    The public library has just receiv-ed three splendid books: "Van Loon'sGeography," by Hendrick Van Loon;"What We Live By,' by Dimnet, and"Forgive Us Our Trespasses," byDouglas, a gift of Edward Patterson,a former Plattsmouth boy, now lo-cated in California. These books aregiven in honor of his mother, and amark of appreciation for the pleas- -

    High school days.

    A. E. Edgertonis Selected as

    Co. ConstableI

    Well Known Resident of This CityWill Serve in Capacity of Con

    stable for Connty Court.

    The appointment of Alfred E.jEdgerton as constable of tho countycourt was announced today by Coun - 1ty Judge A. H. Duxbury, the ap-pointment to take effect on the filin,wb.en a child to Nebraska and whereof the official bond. Mr. Edgerton 'they settled at He was mar- -has also been named by Justice ofthe Peace Charles L. Graves, to servepapers from his office.

    Mr. Edgerton is one of the wellknown of the city where hewas born and reared and has madehis home for the greater part of hislifetime. He has been engaged withthe Hobson Well Co. here for thepasst two years and has also beenten years ago j

    ive In the work of the P. T. A. workactiof the Winstersteen hill school

    The new constable will havecharge of serving all summons andother paper3 from the offices of tho!EOrrow to the frienj3 an(j wno willcounty judge and justice of the peaceand .will enter on hi3 new duties assoon as possible.

    The many friends of Mr. Edger--Ua-ii- l iJfuica to learn of one slater. Dr. J.'Vf. Eru- -appolntmen and will Join In theircongratulations to him onthe office.

    VACATION DAYS OVER

    From Saturday's DailyThe holiday spirit that

    has prevailed from the few days be-fore the Christmas holiday to NewYear's is now drawing to a close.

    .i. fordecorationsthe holiday season will be laid away, jthe schools and colleges resume their;activities. The holiday has not been.as elaborately observed as in the pastbut the coming of the new yearawaited with interest.

    The passing of the year 1932 willbring but little regret from anyoneand every person is looking forwardto see in the dawn of the new year asign of betterment and hope for thenext twelve months. The conditions!will not be better on the second day!of January, but as the year progrosses a much more pleasing ;in all Hne3 should be noticeable.

    MAYOR BACK ON DUTY

    Mayor John P. Sattler, who wasconfined to his home for a few dayswith an attack of the grippe andflu, ha3 so far recovered that he isable to be around again and backat his duties. The mayor was feel-ing poorly for several days and wasfinally compelled to take an enforcedvacation, and the friend3 are pleasedto learn that he is now showingmarked progress.

    UNDERGOES OPERATION

    Word has been received here byrelatives of the fact that Miss JaneDunbar had been operated on at a

    lady has been ill for some tlm9 andthe cause of her illness has

    as yet been determined.

    RETURNING FROM DENVER

    Mr. Mrs. William Eaird, who

    Dr.J.F.Brendelof Murray Dies

    at Hospital

    Murray.

    residents

    'professional

    bla.thcrs'and

    securing

    general

    activity

    Physician at Murray ' for ThirtyYears Passes Away After Ill-

    ness of Several Months.

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    manuel hospital at Omaha, Dr. J. F.Brendel, well known Murray phy-sician, passed to tho last reward,following an illness of severalmonths. The condition of Dr. Bren-del became so serious some threeweeks ago that It was found necessary to have him taken to the hos- -pital and where an operation wasperformed. The patient failed torally and had been gradually grow-ing worse until death came to hisrelief.

    Tne deceased was a son cf the.jate Dr. Mrs. B. F. Brendel andwaa DOrn flrty-si- x rears aeo in In- -

    Ljiana, coming with his parents

    rje(l Eome 04 vear3 aco to MissMartha Jameson, who with one eon,Richard, who is a senior in thePlattsmouth high school, survive hispassing. He has been engaged in thepractice of his profession at Murrayfor the past thirty years, beingengaged with hi3 father and since

    death of the Dr. Brendel,has carried on his

    alone. Dr. Brendelwas well known over a large part ofcass county and the news of hi3 pass--

    hng wm brJ.ns a great regret and

    ehare with tho family the grief thatthe separation has brought to them.

    In addition to the wife and son.Dr. Brendel is survived by two bro--

    del ct Avoca, T. J. Brendel, otFranklin, Nebraska and Mrs. Wil-liam Seyboldt of Murray.

    CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY

    Mrs. J. F. Wolff entertained anumber of little folks Friday after-noon in honor of the fourth anniversary of her little granddaughter,Peggy Jean Chadderdon, of Holdrege,

    of the Phllrlhood dava and atAan,nw, of th rtv.

    jAt the of tfae arternoOQ dalnty;refreshments were eerved wnIchwa3 featured by the birthday cakewith it3 glowing candles.

    Those who enjoyed the occasionwere Helen HIatt, June Griffin,Elizabeth Ann Wiles, Duane Henry,Billy Bob Krecklow, Mary Phyllis

    (Soennichsen, "Buster" Niel, Shirleyand Ann Martin, Margery Lee Smith,Council Bluffs, Jeanette Harris, Joan

    land Eddie Gradoville. In the entertaining and serving Mrs. Wolff wasassisted by Mrs. Phillip Hirz, Mrs.Herbert Smith, Jr., of Council Bluffsand Mrs. Norris Chadderdon.

    ADDRESSES OMAHA CLUB

    From Friday's DailyRobert Foster Patterson, principal

    of the high school, was at Omahathis noon where he was the speakerat the luncheon of the Square andCompass club at the Hotel Conant.Mr. Patterson took as his subject,"Washington and the Muckrakers,"Mr. Patterson being a thorough stu-dent of the life of tho great revolu-tionary leader.

    Other Plattsmouth guest3 ar theluncheon were William A. Robert- -son, Frank A. Cloidt, William F.

    MARRIED AT COURT HOUSE

    From Saturday's DallyThis morning at the office of

    County Judge A. H. Duxbury, oc--currcd the marriage of Miss Mable

    tu ,v ;;:ccbraska, who has been here thebright and colorful

    hospital at Los Angeles. The oper-;Ever- s, Raymond C. Cook and Har-ati- ontook place a week ago and the rison L. Gayer. Messera Gayer and

    patient had rallied nicely from the Cook remain over for the meeting ofeffects of the ordeal. The young 'the Knights Templar this evening.

    exactnot

    and

    and

    the elder

    and

    were at Denver for the Christmas Lucille Clark, of near Rock Bluffsholidays, are returning home the 'and Lester Eugene Exline, of Union,first of the week. Mr. Baird has not j The wedding was very quiet, thebeen feeling the best in the last few marriage lines being read by Judgedays and wished to be at the home Duxbury and the ceremony witness-her- e

    and accordingly they are rc-'e- d by Mr. and Mrs. William Clark,turning. Mr. and Mrs. Baird spent parents of tho bride. Following theChristmas at the home of Mr. and 'wedding the bridal party returnedMrs. Harley Cecil and family. to the Clark home south of this city.


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