Colfax County Call du lieu suivant : Schuyler, Nebraska • 1

VOLUME VIII SCHUYLER, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 5, 1941 NUMBER 43 GOVERNMENT ALLOTS FUNDS FOR RIP-RAP WORK ON PLATTE HERE WILL REGISTER HERE NEXT WEDNESDAY FOR CIVILIAN DEFENSE JOB Johnson Not In Favor of Unicameral Council Fails to Vote On Appointment Of Stibal to tility Board Subscription Race Is Close First Period $100 IN BONUSES OFFERED FOR WORK DURING SECOND PERIOD Councilmen Talk Removal Of Board of Public Works; Action Is Slow on Appointment Sokols Will Observe 50th Anniversary Fifty years of colorful history will be celebrated in Schuyler on Friday and Saturday, June 14th and 15th, when members of the Tel. Jed. Sokols gather here. The big two-day affair will be in commemoration of that day, half a century ago, when the Sokols were first organized in this community. Old-timers still tell about the celebrations the Sokols used to put on, declaring that nothing ever attempted in recent years can compare to them.

But this time the Sokols will be shooting at their own mark, and if early reports are any indication 1941s event will not have to take a back seat when compared with the good old days. For officers of the Sokols are sparing no effort to make the affair a success. If you think were kidding, just turn to page five of the Call and see the program they have outlined. This is just a friendly reminder from the Call! Youd better plan now to come early and stay late. Its going to be something you wont want to miss! If Lieutenant Governor Wm.

Edw. Johnson had his way, Nebraskas Unicameral legislature would be at least twice its present size. Better yet, Johnson is one of those who would like to see the state revert to the old two-house system. These observations were reached after serving two terms as presiding officer of the Unicameral, Johnson revealed, in a talk before the Schuyler Rotary club, Wednesday noon. Describing how pressure had been brought on certain legislators, Johnson told how in the closing hours of the legislature, certain members had wilted as the heat was put on.

Johnson believes that it would be much more difficult for lobby interests to influence the larger body. The Lieutenant-Governor suggested that a house with 86 members, with half being elected every two years to four year terms would make a better op-ated legislative system. Interesting facts were brought out about this legislature by Mr. Johnson. This session he called one of the hardest for the members.

It was in session for the second longest time of any legislature since 1895. Yet, this session was the least costly of any since 1895 with the exception of the 1905 legislature. This years legislature authorized the state spending 58 million dollars, as compared with the record of 50 million dollars set two years ago. A total of 515 bills were presented. Eighty percent of these should never have been presented he said.

Johnson also believes the members should be labeled as lepub-lican or democrat. Tekamah Is Winner of 3 to 2 Game Tekamah took advantage of the break in the last inning and took a 3 to 2 victory over Schuyler, Sunday night at Tekamah. It was Tekamahs, last year champions, first win this season. Reinmiller scored first for the Schuyler nine in the third inning. He was safe on first by an error, advanced to second on a pass ball and scored on Tonie Wirkas single.

In the sixth inning, Shon-ka clouted out a two bagger and advanced to third on Dr. Tomes long fly to center and scored on a pass ball. Glen Shonka was wielding the war club to the tune of 3 out of four trips to the plate. It was reported that Marcy Strohm made the outstanding catch of the game. A back handed catch in deep center brought the crowd to their feet.

The box score: SCHUYLER (2) AB HPO A Wirka SS 5 0 1 1 1 1 Shonka 2B 4 13 14 0 E. Bodewig LF 4 0 1 3 0 0 Tomes 3B 5 0 0 1 2 0 Englehardt 4 0 0 4 1 1 Strohm CF 4 0 1 2 0 0 Oberg IB 3 0 0 12 1 0 Reinmiller RF 2 110 0 0 A. Bodewig RF 1 0 0 0 0 0 Railsbach 1 4 0 0 5 0 0 32 2 7 24 14 2 TEKAMAH (3) Glisman CF 4 1 0 4 0 0 Slibowski 2B 4 0 0 3 2 9 Cady RF 3 0 1 3 0 0 Smagacz IB 3 117 0 0 Cooper 3B 3 0 0 0 0 1 Larson SS 3 0 2 3 1 1 Jensen LF 3 0 0 0 0 0 McGrue 1 0 0 6 0 0 Beard SS 1 0 0 1 0 0 Yelkin 3 1 1 0 7 1 Totals 28 3 5 27 10 3 Score by innings: Schuyler 001 001 000 2 Tekamah 000 000 111 3 Schuyler Markets Word was received by Eugene Briard during the past week, that the government has allotted $63,000 for rip-rapping on the Platte river, near fSchuyler. The money is part of a flood control bill, and for which funds were applied for from here about two years ago. The money would be used to prepare the course of the Platte river and keep it from eating back into private property and out of its regular channel, from the Hoppe to the Robie Payzant farm, a distance of about two miles.

No annonucement was made as to when work would begin. Short Term of Court Is Held Here District Judge Louis Lightner held a short term of court here on Monday, June 2nd. The following cases were heard: Wm. Hahn vs. Bohous R.

Hob-za, foreclosure. Sale confirmed a.nd deed ordered. Guardian Ad Litem allowed $35.00 fee. Alois Sup vs. Frank J.

Jedlicka injuries and damages. Motion for new trial over ruled. Home Owners Loan vs. Gertrude E. Nagel, et al.

Foreclosure. Sale confirmed and deed ordered. Signed. In the matter of the application of Frank Krofta, Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Anna Sixta, deceased, for license to sell real estate. Sale confirmed and deed ordered.

Lawrence G. Black vs. Elizabeth Black, alias Mrs. E. Chambers.

Divorce. Default trial. Divorce granted plaintiff. Minnie Dorothy Kenfield vs. N.

H. Cornell, as trustee of the Trust Will and Estate of George W. Wertz, et al, quieting title. Trial set for June 10, 1941. Clara Sobota vs.

Joshua L. Fogg et Quieting title. Order for service by publication. In the matter of the Guardianship of Mabel Fletcher French, Guardian of Dale E. Nelson, Evelyn K.

Nelson and Ruth A. Nelson, minors, for leave to sell real estate. Ordered to show cause by July 12th, 1941 at Chambers ai Columbus. Granted naturalization papers were: James Kourek, Rogers and Petr Dufek, Clarkson. Applications were received from the following for Oath of Allegiance to the United States and granted to the following: Edith Wolta, Schuyler; Emma Jezek Matejicek, North Bend; Clara Nelson Rabbes, Hooper; and Ruth Francilla Purchase Cameron, of Rogers.

Announce Plans for Boy Scout CamporeeHere Gilbert Eacker, chairman of the Camping and Activities Committee of the Colfax District, announces one of the coming highlights of the Scouting game, a District Camporee, Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8th, when all scouts gather around for a short period of competition in Scout activities. Individuals and patrols will be scored on Camping ability. Assisted by his Camporee committee, George C. Novotny, Charles Zem-anek and Dr. Geo.

F. Vlasak, Mr. Eacker has arranged an interesting program for this event. Scout members from LeigH, Clarkson Howells and Schuyler will be accompanied by their leaders and Troop committees. The District meeting will be held at Howells this Friday evening, June 6th.

Oscar W. Wilk, chairman of the Boy Scout Court of Honor, will hold, the June court on Saturday, June 7, at the campfire program of the District Camporee. Program will start at 7:45 P. M. It is customary to hold court of awards every other month.

Mr. Eacker will turn over the campfire meeting to the honor court committee. FRIEND3 RECEIVE WORD DEATH OF JOHN POWERS Friends here received word of the death of John Powers, 60, farmer near North Bend. He died following an illness of two months duration. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters and three sons, one sister and two brothers.

Public spirited citizens interested in doing their part part in Civilian defense will be given an opportunity on next Wednesday, June 11th. when those who want to cooperate may register. Under supervision of the American Legion, the registration will be taken at the Schuyler postoffice on that day, said Frank M. Cuba, Legion commander. When volnteers have been secured, they will be given instruction in aircraft warning.

In nm.jon No. 7, including five counties in this section of the state, Harry B. Chronster has been named Liaison officer, while Mr. Cuba is acting as county post organizer. Wheat Quota Referendum Is Supported Colfax county farmers gave more than the required support to the wheat marketing quota, as a result of the referendum vote taken by all wheat producing farm operators and owners on last Saturday.

It is thought the vote might have been greater, had it not rained heavily that morning and during the day, causing many to remain at home. About half of the voters eligible to vote cast their ballot. A total vote of 350 was cast, and of this number, five were mail ballots voting yes. A total of 291 votes were cast in favor of the referendum as compared to 59 against it. Twelve challenged votes were disallowed, through ineligibility, not having enough wheat planted, and eight ballots were spoiled.

Over the nation as a whole, the marketing quotas were voted in with a substantial majority over the two-thirds, so that they are now effective, assuring wheat farmers a government crop loan on their wheat of 85 percent of parity, which will be about 97 cents per bushel less freight, adjustment to particular localities. In Nebraska, the percentage of approval will be above 82 percent The voting in the county was handled by local precinct AAA committeemen, as election clerks and judges and held in most cases at the usual polling places of the respective precincts. Large Number of Student Use Tuition Plan According to a report made this week by F. J. Vogltance, county superintendent, Colfax county high schools received a total of $24,786 for free high school tuition from rural students.

Each school was paid on the basis of $81.00 per student. A total of 306 rural student availed themselves of these privileges he pointed out. FoLowing are the number of students each senool got paid for this year. Wilson Junior 5 Fisher School 5 Langley School 3 Leigh school 50 Rogers School 3 Clarkson School 42 Howells School 79 Total 306 ATTEND COMMENCEMENT Mrs. J.

H. Dowd and daughter Miss Charlotte are planning to drive to Lincoln to attend graduation exercises at the University of Nebraska, next Monday. Miss Loretta Dowd will be a member of the graduating class. Following graduation, she will leave for Trenton accompanied by her mother and sister, where she has accepted a position. Mrs.

Dowd and Miss Charlotte will return to Schuyler later in the week. BETTE DAVIS STARS IN THE GREAT LIE' COMING TO COLFAX THEATRE, SUN. The Great Lie is the name of Bette Davis newest picture and great is the word for both the picture and its star. In one the most magnificent love stories the screen has ever told. Miss Davis rises to the greatest height of her entire dramatic career, and the result is the year's finest screen entertainment.

Other members of the excellent cast include George Brent and Mary Astor. RAINFALL FOR MAY IS AT HIGHER MARK HERE While rainfall in Colfax county during May seemed much Heavier than last year, record kept by Jos. M. Rogers, Schuyler, show that Schuyler received a total of 2.37 inches during May, 1911, as compared to 2.31 inches during the same period a year ago. A total of 1.83 inches has fallen during the past week, however and farmers are more encouraged over crop prospects than they have been for a number of years.

Estimate of Expensefor Year Made Probably most important piece of business before the council on Tuesday evening, was the setting up the Estimate of Expense for the coming year. The estimate, which apears on another page of the Call, lists the amount anticipated it will be necesary to spend In the various funds. Remainder Liie session was devoted to the question of the appointment to the Board of Public Works, granting of Plumbers license to L. J. Zimola, and approval of surety bonds for Geo.

F. McKenzie, city clerk, and to Chas. Cech, police officer. The council approver? the purchase of 350 feet of additional fire hose at a cost of about $325 and allowed claims filed against the city. JACK REIN ECK GOES TO BOYS STATE, SATURDAY Jack Reinecke leaves Saturday for Boys State, as Colfax county representative.

The group will be located at the Ag college in Lincoln, with Major Biff Jones in charge. Night League Dads Meet to Approve Lists In a meeting of the league officials, presided over by W. B. Sadilek, action was taken approving the players lists for each club in the Pioneer night league with but two exceptions. One change effects Schuyler severely.

The officials would not recognize Tonie Wirka as a home man. Therefore the Schuyler club officials were instructed to decide between pitchers Railsbach, Schaefer and Freize as to whicn one to let go. All other clubs were down to three hired players. The league heads also voted to raise the womens entrance fee at games from 15c to 20 cents and all holders of passes issued by the respective clubs must pay a 4 cent tax. This action was necessary in order to conform with tax increases.

FREMONT NINE TAKES SCHUYLER IN CLOSE GAME After Schuyler staged a three run attack on Christensen in the 8th inning, Fremont came from behind in the ninth to triumph over the Merchants 5 to 4 in the second game played at the local park last Thursday evening. Christensen started for the Yostmen but was removed in the eighth. Vera Voegler followed him to the kill and received credit for the victory. In the fifth, Wirka scored for Schuyler. Tonie was safe on an error, was advanced to second by Glen Shonkas single and scored on E.

Bodewigs single. With three hits by E. Bodewig, Dr. Tomes and Marcy Strohm and an error, Schuyler scored 3 runs in the eighth. Mrs.

Edward Wanek and daughter Miss Katherine of Neligh, came to Schuyler, Friday, to visit at the homes of Mrs. George Howe and George J. Novotny. They left for their home Monday, accompanied by Helen Mae Schmid, who will visit there a couple of weeks. USE CALL CLASSIFIEDS! With veritable avalanche of subscriptions, the Call subscription campaign closed its first Saturday night.

The interesting results of this upswing in business may be seen in ti. vote standing of the contestants printed elsewhere in this issue. Effort was made, as usual, to make this comparative picture correct, and accurate without revealing the complete voting strength of the workers. However, since the standing was printed, a careful re-check of each subscription turned in has been made, and it has been discovered that some of the workers did not take enough votes on some of their subscriptions. This may again alter the standings, as several of them are so close, together that one of two subscriptions are apt to make a big difference.

The second period of the campaign started Monday, June 2, and will end Saturday, June 14th. During the two weeks of the sec-on period, $100 in cash bonuses is being offered the workers. The best work will earn a bonus of $50, second best, $25, third best $15, and the worker securing the most new subscriptions will receive a special bonus of $10. No work done before Monday June 2, or alter Saturday, June 14, will count toward earning one of these big bonuses. Thus the work of tlu second period will become an interesting contest within a contest" as all these participants have an equal chance of winning one of them, regardless of where they may now be standing.

Like all commissions and bonuses paid during the campaign, these bonuses will form a part of the amount guaranteed the leaders at the close of the campaign, if any of them are won by anyone placing in the top positions. It is easily possible, however, that any one of these bonuses can be earned by someone who does not finish among the top three. In fact, they offer an especially attractive opportunity to those whose local territory has not been fully covered yet, or who, for one reason or another, do not feel they can successfully compete for the final awards. And so the workers are entering the home stretch this week, and the race for first honors and top money still promises to be a truly close and exciting me. Not only workers themselves but their friends also, are facing the final test.

You still have the opportunity of helping to decide the outcome, whether it be of determining who will win these big cash awards of the second period, or who will reach the final goal out in front Do your part with a subscription, and you will reap the reward of an investment in friendship as well ns an investment in excellent reading matter, the Colfax County Call, the countys fastest growing newspaper! Alice Vincent! daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Vincent, represented this community as Miss Schuyler at the Spring Fiesta at Fremont, last night. Miss Vincent was one of a group of girls from cities surrounding Fremont, who attended. Choosing of the Queen of the Fiesta, was determined by a chance drawing.

HELD FOR CARRYING A CONCEALED WEAPON Wm. James Farrar, 18, and claiming Lynchburg, as his home was arrested by Schuyler police Sunday noon on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. He was found to be carrying a large calibre revolver on his person. A charge of vagrancy was expected to be filed against him in county court, his fingerprints have been sent to Washington for routine check-up. Adolph Fendrich was arrested on a charge of reckless driving on last Friday, and in city police court, given a fine of $10 and costs of $4.80.

Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Severyn and daughter Marjorie of Vivian, South Dakota, and Mr. and Mrs. Ray E.

Harris of Gary, Indiana, arrived in Schuyler, Friday morning to visit at the homes of Mrs. Frances Severyn and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Cram. The party le-tumed to their homes on Sunday.

To vote or not to vote, that was the question before the city council 'again Tuesday evening, as they hashed over the appointment of Thomas Stibal to the Board of public Works. Mayor Lloyd L. Pospishll read aloud to the council, a letter lie had received signed by five of them. The letter said: "We the undersigned councilmen do hereby inform you of our intentions with respect to the appointment of Thomas Stibal for member of the Board of Utilities. It is our intention to vote against confirmation of his appointment.

The letter was signed by City councilmen Pokomv. Sulc, Wa-cha, Uruban and Wellman. Herbert H. Gaeth was the only councilman not to sign it. Acceptance or rejection of Stl-bals appointment was then laid in the councils lap by Mavor Pospishil.

He pointed out that since the matter had been tallied, the council had to either accept or reject the appointment. An effort to get the matter to a vote was stalled when Gaeths motion that the appointment be voted on failed to get a second. Members of the council expressed themselves against taking any action on the matter at all, and asked Mavor Pospishil that he withdraw his appointment. Pospishil pointed out that it was up to the councilmen to act one way or the other on the selection, since he could not make another appointment for this job until this matter was disposed of. One councilman asserted in objecting to the vote that We dont want to have it published, who says yes and who says no.

Pospishil suggested a secret ballot, but that too was decided against since theyd know who voted anyway, since our names were on that letter. Drscus Abolishing Board of Public Works The problem of abolishing the Board entirely was again brought up and a number of councilmen expressed the view that the appointment could be left tabled indefinitely, and then the Board would have to be abolished. Councilman Wellman said tha he would like to see some young fellows put on the board or else have it abolished entirely. 1 can show you, he continued where the percent of increase of the plant has been lower than it ever was before we had a Board of Public Works. After some discussion, Pospish-il countered Then you dont want to vote on tne question tonight? I dont want to vote on it at all, answered Pokorny.

Later on, discussion became warmish, and the mayor commented that It takes two to make a and it takes two to make a fight- but only one to make an appointment. While the question is being discussed pro and con in all parts of the city, the Mayor and Council are still mulling over the question: To vote or not to vote. R. O. BROWNELLS RETURN FROM TRIP TO COAST Mr.

and Mrs. R. O. Brownell returned Sunday from a 16 dav trip to California. They visitd in San Diego, with Dr.

and Mrs. David Higbee, and at Pasadena, with Mr. and Mrs. Chester Sumner and Mrs. John Sumner: also with Mr.

Brownells sister, Mrs. Ida F. Brownell, his brother. Mr. and Mrs.

Harvey Brownell and sister, Mrs. Richard Welty and family, at Los Angeles. At a dinner honoring the Brownells at the Chester Sumner home they met Mr. and Mrs. Englebert Folda, former Schuyler residents, and Mrs.

Katherine Bevlngton, the former Miss Katherine Woods daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. James Woods; rercival Sumner and Miss Florence, the latter two cousins of Mrs. Brownell and former Schuyler residents. At San Bernadino, they visited with Mr.

and Mrs. John Cox, and at Oceanside they stopped at the Fennel Real Estate office to visit with Mr. Fennel. They report good weather throughout the trip. Make an Investment in Friendship and help your contestant by giving him your fubscription! GERALD SCHMID BUYS KONOPEK RESIDENCE A deal was completed this week whereby Gerald Schmid bought the Martin Konopek home on East 15th Street.

Possession will be given in 30 days. The Otto Dlouhy agency represented both parties in the transaction. Recreation Classes. To Start Soon According to K. C.

Hinman, Recreation Supervisor, the Recreation Program will get into full swing next Monday when the Swimming Classes will start. The Courts are all being prepared and the new games, with the exception of Archery, are expect-ion of Archery, are expected here by the first of the week. Announcements concerning Archery will be made as soon as assignments arrive and arrangements can be made for an instructor to be here for a few days to start classes in this The regular program is starting next week and will call for Girls swimming on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 to 12. Girls Craft Work at the City Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 12. Boys swimming on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 12 and bovs Craft Work on Mondays and Wedesdavs from 9 to 12 at the high school.

Friday calls for special hikes and programs to be arranged later. Play grounds are open at both parks every evening, except Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sunday from 6:30 to 8:30. We want to call special attention to the display of work completed in the boys and girls Craft, so far, in the windows of the Colfax County Call. This will give the public an idea as to what work is being done in the line of Craft. Junior Baseball (sponsored by the McLeod Post No.

47) is held in the mornings, from 9 to 12, except Thursdays, under the supervision of Coach Odum. Midget Baseball is held every afternoon, except Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 4. Complete programs are being prepared and will be distributed from house to house the latter part of this week. GOOD MARKET MONDAY; WEATHER HURTS CROWD The muddy roads cut down the run at the Taylor Wells sale last Monday, but the prices were high. The top on hogs was $9.25 and there were a lot of hogs sold at $9.20.

Sows sold from $8.75 to $8.95. Veal calves topped at $12.00 with several from $10.50 to $11.00 per hundred. The market compared with other markets, last Monday, was better than any market we know of. Mrs. Clare Henderson of Omaha, accompanied by Miss Kathleen Tully, drove to Schuyler on Thursday evening.

They remained until Friday evening, visiting at the homes of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Farrell and Mr.

and Mrs. H. J. Tully. Buy it In Schuyler! It Pays!.