The Colfax County Press and the Clarkson Herald Consolidated from Clarkson, Nebraska • 1

Nebr LINCOLN, State NEBRASKA Historical Society THE COLFAX COUNTY PRESS COLFAX AND THE CLARKSON HERALD, CONSOLIDATED VOLUME XLVILI Clarkson, (Colfax County), Nebraska, Wednesday, June 17, 1953 LEAVES FOR NATIONAL PARK Miss Dorothy Lee Miller entrained Saturday from Lincoln for Yellowstone Park, Wyoming. She will be employed for the summer as sales clerk in the Mammoth General Store. Mrs. C. J.

Wanek, formerly of Clarkson, called Dorothy Lee and said she and Cy would meet her in, Livingston, and drive down to the park with her. -Miss Miller had just returned from Iowa City, la where she attends the State University. Clarkson Theatre Wed. and Thursday, JUNE 17th and 18th "A MILLIONAIRE FOR CHRISTY!" a JUNE 20th and 21st. Saturday Sunday, UNCLE SAM SAID AND 'BIG HIM' WAS THE MAN THEY SENT! JOHN WAYNE.

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Number 50 DEATH COMES TO HOWELLS BOY The community of Howells is deeply mourning the tragic death of Lambert Baumert, 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Baumert, highly respected farm residents of near Howells. The incident as related to us is as follows: Lambert Baumert and Robert Rupprecht, also of Howells, left with a group of other boys from Omaha by special bus, June 6th for Carthage, Mo.

where they went to attend a summer course conducted for boys who entering the institution for study for the priesthood. During the period of their study at the Our Lady of the Ozarks seminary, the boys headquarter in the seminary dormitory. Monday, following their departure, Mr. and Mrs. Baumert received a phone call during the night, informing them of the serious accident which befell their son.

We are informed that it was believed that Lambert was sleepwalking and he fell from a window.in a second story. He suffered a skull fracture and was immediately taken to a hospital at Joplin, Mo. Mr. Baumert left Omaha by plane for Joplin, and found that Lambert passed away. The remains were returned to Omaha, where they were taken in charge by the F.

J. Miller Son, mortuary service of this city. Funeral services were held Monday morning, at SS. Peter Paul's church in Howells, and burial in the parish cemetery. ALVIN STODOLA INJURED IN TWO TRUCK ACCIDENT Shortly after three o'clock in the afternoon on Tuesday of last week, a light model A Ford truck and a heavy gasoline transport figured in an accident at the Wolf corner, in the northeast part of Clarkson, which seriousiy injured Alvin Stodola, twelve year old son of Jos.

J. of this community. The boy was riding with his father in the light truck going north on Park road. Entering the intersection of the old highway 15 at the Wolf corner, Mr. Stodola did not see the heavy transport coming from the east.

The impact struck the Stodola vehicle broadside and pushed it 100 feet into the ditch in frontof the James Cech residence. The gasoline transport had entered the intersection at a reduced rate of speed and in spite of quickly applying the brakes, could not stop in time. Dr W. J. Kavan was summoned to the scene in short order and had the boy rushed to St Mary's hospital by Miller's ambulance.

He suffered a skull fracture and internal injuries. His father had a gash on the head. The Stodola truck was damaged beyond repair. This Sunday Alvin was brought home from the hospital and is now recuperating at the home off. his grandmother, Mrs.

Anna Stodola, where he will have to remain inactive and take it easy for six to eight weeks. OPTOMETRIST COMING TO HOWELLS Commencing Saturday, June 20, Dr. A. H. Penrod optometrist of Norfolk, will make trips to Howells, every Saturday afternoon.

He will headquarter at Dr. MeGee's office, where appointments can be made. WAS HOSPITALIZED We are sorry to note that Mrs. Reuben Dubsky of near Leigh, was a patient for several days at St. Mary's hospital in Columbus.

She was dismissed last week. FATHER PETLACH DIES AT 81 YEARS Will Be Buried in Clarkson great thinker. Funeral Services in Clarkson' Early. Saturday morning, Rev. Father Kubesh of the local Catholic parish received word that Father C.

Z. Petlach, former local priest, died at the St. Bernard home in Council Bluffs, Iowa, at the age of 81 years. He was a patient there for some time, The deceased was born, Jan. 2, 1872, in the village of Blansko, in Moravia.

He received his schooling in his native land and in 1895 was ordained as Catholic priest, and three. years later he came to America. His first pastorate was given him in Kearney, where he served until Dee. 1901. In 1902, Father Petlach was assigned to the parish at Verdigre and it was under his pastorate that a new church was built in Verdigre, which was dedicated to its cause in Oct.

1916. May 30, 1920, he was transferred to St. John's church in Howells, and on August 21st, 1921, Rev. Petlach was named pastor of SS. Cyril Methodius church of this city, and served faithfully in that capacity until July, 1946, when ill health forced him to give up his work among his people.

He was succeeded by the present pastor, Rev. Clement C. Kubesh, who in the short time he has been pastor, has made the the impact of his labors and personality felt in both the church and community affairs. Rev. Petlach served as pastor 58 years.

Rev. Petlach was everybody's friend and he never let religion interfer with his friends of different faith, or non-church goers. He was well educated and broadminded--and we find his succesor Rev. C. C.

Kubesh possess the same sterling characteristics. Father Petlach was a historian and he knew the map of the world better than many historians and travelers. On a few occasions we had the privilege to sit with Father Petlach and in discussing the European situation, he was able at once to point out any city or state on the map. He was not a talker, but a The remains of Father Petlach will be brought to Clarkson and funeral services will be held Wednesday forenoon, at 10:30, at SS. Cyril Methodius church, with Archbishop Gerald T.

Bergen in charge. He will have the assistance of Rev. C. C. and all priests from neighboring parishes.

Burial will be in the local Catholic cemetery, which was the wish of the deceased. Business Suspended in Clarkson All business houses in Clarkson will be closed, in respect to Rev. Petlach from 10 o'clock a. m. until the services are over.

Elsewhere in this issue is the 'official proclamation by the officers of. the Clarkson Commercial club. Wedding Dance MR. and MRS. EDWARD VACHA, SR.

MR: and MRS. CONNIE KING Request the pleasure of your presence at the Wedding Dance to be given in honor of MR. and MRS. EDWARD WACHA, Jr. (Nee Norma Lee King) SUNDAY EVENING, JUNE 21st, 1953 Clarkson Ballroom MUSIC for YOUNG and OLD--By ERNIE KUCERA ORCHESTRA Admission: 60c per person, tax Bring Your THE ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING It is regretable.

that so few people: take interest in our public affairs, especially the school and city. Monday of last week was the day set by law for all annual school meetings in the state- and such was the case in Clarkson. The meeting was advertised and posted--yet we hear some of the patrons say- we didn't know about the meeting. Only a few patrons were present besides the board members. The secretary's report discloses that the total receipts, including the 1952 balance of $12,741.18, were $96,870.28.

Last year's receipts were $87,057.38. This year's balance is $24,586.80. The total orders issued during 1952-1953 year amounted to $72,283.48 as compared to 316.20 for last year. This discloses that approximately $4,000 less was spent the past year, than the previous year. The amount to be raised for the coming year is $37,258.00 the same as last year.

The valuation of the school district was raised from $1,490,341.00 to $1,524,325.00 which means that our mill levy should be lower and it may have a little reflection on our school tax bill. The report does not show it, but we understand that the expenditures were about $2,000 less than the previous year, inspite. of the increased salaries to teachers. The building fund levy was setat $14,903.00, the same as in the past. At the annual meeting it was also voted to purchase 000 additional insurance on high school building and $25,000 on the contents.

It. was also voted to hold a Mine month term of school, starting August 25, 1953. The patrons decided to offer for sale at. public auction the storage shed on the old school grounds at public auction. The old desks will also be sold.

The auction will be held on Saturday, June 27th at 2:30 p. m. OLD NYLON WORTH MONEY AT LUCY'S IN DODGE The ladies of this community can turn their old nylons into money at Lucy's store in Dodge. On every pair of old, worn-out. nylons you will be allowed 30c on the purchase of new, long-wearing Larkwood's.

The old stocking round up ends June 30th. CATHOLIC WORKMAN MEMBERS NOTICE All members of the Catholic Workman of Branch 80 and of neighboring Branches of the lodge are kindly requested to march from the Catholic Church to the cemetery, during the funeral rites for Father C. Z. Petlach, who was a member of the K. D.

Branch 80, Clarkson. The services will start at 10:30 at the SS. Cyril Methodius church. K. D.

Officers, Branch 80. THE WINNER Mrs. John Holoubek, Mrs. Holoubek of this city was the first winner in the big snow pile guessing contest. She was the first to file her guess as of May 31st.

Several others followed her with guesses on May 31st. Her award was one year's subseription to The Press. In all there were 368 guesses. Mrs. Holoubek is a pioneer resident of this community.

She was born on a farm near Howells and is the daughter of late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Telecky, pioneer residents, of this community. Holoubek lived in our community. for a long time and is the mother of two sons, Adolph Zastera and Norman Holoubek, both of California.

GOOD GUESSERS Over at the Farmers Union CoOp. Gas they conducted a guessing contest for a few weeks. They had on display a sealed jar of nails, wire and other metal pieces which were found in tires they repaired. All these were placed in i jar and the public made guesses as to the correct number. There were 727 pieces, and R.

H. Freudenburg was the first winner. His guess was 726. Joseph J. Novotny was second with a guess of- 725.

Mr. Freudenburg received a free grease job and an oil change. Mr. Novotny gets a free car wash job. Mr.

Fayman, manager, tells us that there were many guesses and some ran into thousands. INDEPENDENCE DAY IN CLARKSON, JULY 3rd The Clarkson Fire Department decided to hold their second annual 4th of July celebration on Friday evening, July 3rd, at the Clarkson ballroom grounds. The feature of the evening's entertainment will be a large display of fireworks, promptly at 10 p. m. There will also be concessions and other entertainment on the grounds.

At the dance, the fire boys. will feature, the popular Dennis. Wesely orchestra for only 50e admission. The general admission to the grounds, is 25c per adults and children over 12 years old. Children under 12, ten cents.

Plan to attend. BASEBALL GAME CLARKSON BALL PARK SUNDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 21st ST. JOHN'S GAME CALLED PROMPTLY AT 2:30 P. M. Wedding MR, and MRS.

BOHUMIL J. CECH MR. and MRS. JOSEPH F. SKARKA Request the pleasure of your presence at the Wedding Dance to be given in honor of MR.

and MRS. HAROLD SKARKA(Nee LaVerna Cech SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE 27th 1953 Clarkson Ballroom MUSIC for YOUNG and OLD-By ERNIE KUCERA ORCHESTRA Admission: Adults, 60c, tax included. Bring Your Friends! HI- WAY DEPT. TO BUILD GARAGE AT CLARKSON The construction of a new garage at Clarkson for the storage of state highway maintenance equipment will begin this week, according to Field Div. Engineer Edwin Olmstead.

The department has been renting the Severa garage, the former Gus Modrow place, and has been requested to vacate that space. A 28 by 64-foot steel building is to be erected on the south part of the Cyril Houser property, northeast of town, which the dept. purchased sometime ago. It will have a concrete floor and water and electric connections will be made to the building. Olmstead estimates the cost of the improvements at $5,390.

It is anticipated that general supervision of the maintenance of Nebr. No. 91 from Humphrey to the intersection with U. S. 275 will be exercised from the Clarkson headquarters.

Olmstead predicts: that the garage will be completed by the first of October. ITS DR. ROBERT KOZA NOW Saturday several members of Koza family were in Omaha, attending the annual commencement exercises of the College of Medicine, Uni. of Nebr. at the Joslyn Art Museum, at which time their son and brother, Robert John Koza, was given the degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Dr. Koza will intern now at the Immanuel hospital in Omaha. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. G.

A. Koza, and Mr. and Mrs. Chester A. Koza and Skipper.

Other Clarkson Students Get Degrees During the same exercises, Miss Betty Jeanne Petr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Petr, of this city, received the in degree, Bachclor of Science Nursing. She received her nursing diploma in 1952. Miss Norma Ruth Totusek, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Alois Totusek of this community, was awarded a nursing diploma. ALSO ATTENDED UNI COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Among those from Clarkson, who attended the commencement exereises were also Mr. and Mrs. G.

B. Fayman, whose son-in-law, Robert C. Odvarka, received his degree in the dental college, and is now known as Dr. R. C.

Odvarka. He will practice dentistry with his father, Dr. V. L. Odvarka after July 1st: WILL UNDERGO AMPUTATION After being confined for several days at St.

Mary's hospital, in Columbus, with an infection, Miss Irene Dostel of Dodge, "returned to her home the forepart of the previous week. We are sorry to learn that Miss Dostal is returning to the same hospital this week, where she will undergo an amputation for one of her fingers on the right hand. THE WEATHER Another week has passed during which some unrest existed with the people of our state because of the threathening forecast of either wind storms, tornado's or electrical disturbances -but fortunately none of these unwelcome elements made their appearances in this territory. We had some thundering and a little rain and that was all--besides too high temperatures with a lot of humidity. We could stand a good rain in this community, for the oats, corn and pastures and hay land.

It is expected that the hay crop will not be as heavy as in past years. In the south part of the county, wheat harvest will start in a week or so, depending on weather conditions. Temperature Readings Week June 9-15th June 9. June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 12, June 13, High Low 83 63 94 67 94 67 92 75 94. 71 90 68 93 65 Moisture: .10 .02.