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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (April 15, 1937)
Over the County Southwest breezes By Romaine Saunders Miss Baker and Miss Saunders went to Atkinson a day last week. Maybe the president would like to include the state and county courts. - Not many counties are so flooded ^4ith “important business” requir •ftig the maintenance of two court houses. With an historic background of "5 less than six thousand years, man assumes to go back fifty million , years in his guess work. Sunday was a reminder of the dust-clouded days of ’34 but the wind succeeded in bringing us a good rain during the night. Fifteen liquor vending places in a town of less than three thousand is a step toward the reenactment of the prohibition amendment. The Cuttler family were at Eric son several days last week, being called there by the illness and death of Mr. Guttler’s father. Attention of the New Deal parity adjusters is invited to the drop of cream under 30 cents and cow feed remaining at prohibitory prices. There are three perfectly good rain coats in the house but at this writing the outlook for the need of wearing them is not at all hopeful. The labor fanatic that sent the Lunsolent letter to the legislature ' should take a cruise out and dis cover that Omaha is not the State of Nebraska. One of the most recent contribu tions to scientific achievements is a husky from the tall timber per forming the act of shaving with a double-bitted ax. ^ Capitol Hill news writers are taking some liberties. One member of the cabinet is spoken of as a “washout,” while the chief justice is described as a smart man held in great esteem in Washington. It requires fifty-three lines of supervisors’ proceedings in the granting of a measly $10 a month mother’s pension for two months and five lines to disburse over $5,000 of county funds for claims against the bridge fund. Miss Holbert, serving as Meth odist Episcopal pastor at Emmet and Amelia, spent Friday night and Saturday as the guest of Mrs. Eu Dora Plank, teacher at the Berry school. Miss Holbert, accompan ied by Mrs. Plank, visited a few homes, our own being among those f a vored. peculiar situations have arisen V under the soil conservation admin 1 jstration. Two neighbors down here went into it last year. Each gave in a stated acreage and sowed crop as instructed. One reported receiving $82 and the other noth ing. As to the net results in the two fields, they are identical—an abundant accumulation of dry weeds. Just as it seemed possible that the next thing would be license plates for the wheel barrow, a group is now asking for a law ex empting homes of from $3,000 to $5,000 from taxation. This would take from the tax rolls many prop erties in Holt county. It is sug gested to substitute a sales tax. In all government planning, from county up, there seems to be no thought of cutting the cost. Registered Black PERCHERON STALLION , Will Make the Season of 1937 | at our place 5 miles north of O’Neill. | ' v _ | Fee, $8.00 to insure colt to suck. | HARRY JOLLY Apparently not having had enough work in the field to subdue his vast energies, a gelding at a neighbor’s ranch, when the team was brought in Friday evening and turned loose at the bam door, in stead of heading for his stall took to his heels and put on a fast run away show. When he finally came to Ris senses by crashing into a cable stretched across a gate, the collar, hanies and one tug was all that was left of his harness. PLEASANT DALE Miss Edna Heeb spent the week visiting at the Steve Gallagher home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Barrett and daughters spent Sunday afternoon at the Bert Freed home. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Coy visited at the George Pongratz home Wed nesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Keeney and daughter, Shirley Jean, of Neligh, were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Seger. Mrs. Hazel Ritts returned home Friday from O’Neill where she had been helping Mrs. Verne Beck with. Miss Olive Beckwith, senior at the O’Neill high school, was home over the week-end. Mrs. Sewell Johnson and little daughter, Kay, returned home Sun day from Chambers where they spent most of the week visiting her mother, Mrs. Zuklke, and other relatives. The Ira Livingston family were guests at the Lloyd Quinn home Sunday. Walter Schmohr was laid up for a few days as a x-esult of an accid ent last Saturday. He was driving a team which started to run, the neck yoke coming off letting the tongue run into the ground. He was thrown into the air and was bruised when he struck the ground. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Beckwith and Leona Fern spent Saturday even ing at the E. R. Young home. The planting of oats is well under way in this vicinity. The rain Sun day night was more than welcome. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Seger and son, Warren, of O’Neill, were Sun day visitors at the Gus Seger home. EMMET ITEMS Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Allen and children went to Winner, S. D. Monday for a short visit with Mr. Allen’s brother, Eherm Allen and family. They returned Tuesday evening. Mrs. John Conard and Margaret Cuddy were in O’Neill Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dallegge and children of Chambers, spent Sunday visiting his sister, Mrs. Jon Bonenberger and family, and his mother Mrs. Ella Dalelgge in Atkinson. Mrs. Clifford Anderson and child ren of O’Neill, were in Emmet Fri day at the home of her mother, Mrs. Cecil McMillan. Mrs. J. P. “Grandma” Mullen, who has been ill the past several months, is very much worse. F. M. Reece was in charge of a meeting held Monday evening at the Emmet school, for the purpose of organizing a 4-H cooking club for girls, and a 4-H calf club for boys. Miss Bonnie Welsh entertained at a bridge party at her home Thursday evening. Mrs. Clyde Al len had high score, Mrs. Jesse Wills the cut, Mrs. Frank Foremen the traveling prize and Miss Kellar low prize. Milt Lawrence was a caller Tues day in Atkinson. Mrs. Frank Sesler went to Lin coln on business Monday morning. She retured Monday night. Mrs.. Crowe of Neligh, was a guest of her. niece, Jessie Higgins Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Foreman and children spent Sunday with his parents in Ewing. Joe McDonald and Jim Nighten gale of Atkinson were Emmet callers Tuesday. Mrs.JamesO’Connor and daught er, Mary Belle, went to Springview for a weeks visit with her sister. Mr. and Mrs. Pat McGinnis went to Columbus Tuesday to attend a cattle sale. W. S. Towne of Rodway, Iowa, was in Emmet on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cole and child ren were callers in O’Neill Satur day night. W. R. Tenborg attended the live stock sale in Atkinson Tuesday. Frank Deseive of Atkinson, was in Emmet Tuesday. Guy Cole, Harry Werner and John Conard went to Wrights Lake on a fishing trip Tuesday. Cal Tenborg went to the livestock sale at Atkinson Tuesday. Guy Cole is driving a new Ply mouth car. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Banks and children spent Sunday at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lloyd Johnson. Mrs. Clara “Grandma” Cole, who fell and injured her back some time ago, is much improved. Mrs. Wilmer West of Atkinson, was a guest of Mrs. Howard Mc Connell Monday. M rs. Alex McConnell and daughter, Maxine, were guests of Mrs. Walter Puckett at dinner Sunday. The W. F. Missionary Society met at the home of Mrs. Emma Maring Wednesday. John Conard has traded his car for an International pick-up. Mrs. Mary Baker and Mrs. Jettie Shorthill of O’Neill, are in Emmet helping to care for their mother, Mrs. Mullen, who is ill. The marriage of Miss Bonnie Welsh and Mose Gaughenbaugh, which took place at 7 o’clock Mon day morning at the Catholic church with Rev. F. M. Byrne officiating, came as a surprise to their many friends. They were attended by Mrs. Jesse Wills, and Joe Welsh, aunt and uncle of the bride. Both young people are well and favor ably known here, having lived here all their lives. Mr. Gaughenbaugh has been farming south of Emmet, while the bride has made her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Welsh. Immediately after the ceremony they left for California where they expect to make their home. INMAN NEWS Mrs. Sena Naylor and Mrs. Mayme Bohine of O’Neill, were here Sunday visiting their sister, Mrs. E. R. Riley and Mr. Riley. George Killinger drove to Wayne where he spent a few days attend ing the auto show returning Sun day. I. L. Watson went to Lincoln Sunday to get Mrs. Watson and little Carolyn who have been visit ing relatives there for the past two weeks. Mrs. Charles Tompkins and daughter Nancy Le are here visit ing at the L. R. Tompkins home. Dr. and Mrs. Tompkins have been living in Indianoplis, Ind., but are being transferred to Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Tom Moor of Orchard was a guest at the G. E. Moor home Mon day. Dave Morsbach transacted busi ness Thursday in Omaha. Donna and Robert Hutton spent the week-end with friends in West Point. Lee Conger, Jr., who is stationed in the CCC camp at Fort Crook, came home the latter part of the week to spend a few days with his mother who is very ill. He re turned to the camp Wednesday morning. Earl Goree is doing carpenter work at Valentine this week. Mrs. Ebensgard and Mrs. Forest Hopkins of Ewing, were in Inman Monday attending the post nuptial shower given in honor of their neice, Mrs. Harold Maxcy. Mrs. Walt Jacox went to Omaha Friday for examination and med ical treatment. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sparks and son of Newport, spent Sunday here with relatives. Mrs. Harold Maxey. who has vis ited here with relatives the past ten days, left for her home in Bay ard Tuesday. James McMahon, E L. Watson and George Coventry drove to Lyons and other Nebraska points last week to visit and look after business. Miss Delores Young was up from Ewing over the week-end visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Young. Mrs. Art Goree and children spent Sunday in O’Neill with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Loy. G. G. McCain of Clearwater look ed after business here Thursday and Friday of last week. A post nuptial shower was given in honor of Mrs. Harold Maxey who was formerly Miss Ellen Hop kins, at the Ladies Aid parlor Mon day afternoon. A large crowd was prestnt and Mrs. Maxey received many nice gifts. A delicious lunch was served. MEEK AND VICINITY George Hansen purchased a new International tractor last week, and has started farming on the Lester Henifm place. Bill Forsburg of O'Neill, called at Hoy Spindler’g Thursday. Mrs. A. L. Borg sponsored a party consisting of the young peo ple’s class at the Sunday school of which she was recently elected teacher, at the Griffith home on Thursday evening. The par ty was in honor of Cecil Griffith’s birthday. The young people had a jolly time. Mrs. Borg is a very successful worker among the young people. Mr. and Mrs. George Bay of O’Neill, called at the Will Kaczor home Wednesday afternoon. The steady hum of tractors early and late are heard in this locality the past week, as far mers are get ting their grain in. Jake Erb, an old time resident of the Joy neighborhodd died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Bert Ott on Thursday evening. He had been in failing health for some time and his death was not un expected. Mr. Erb was always and enjoyed talking with old friends. He will be missed by the many relatives and friends. The children have the sympathy of this community in the Idss of a kind and loving father. Mrs. F. H. Griffith called on Mrs. Will Kaczor Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Rita Woodward spent the week-end with relatives at Madi son, Nebr. Mrs. Charles Linn ac companied her. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hubby and Mr. and Mrs. William Hubby were dinner guests at the Eric Borg home Sunday. Mrs. Howard Rouse and sons called there in the after noon. Word was received here Saturday of the death of Dan Stroup. The family lived for several years in Boyd county and had many friends in that locality and also around WHOOPEE! Folks! Now’s the Time! Buy while the Buying is Good (Jet into the surging crowd of Bargain Lovers—Share in the greatest values you ever heard of. Actually the lowest everyday prices you ever saw. Don’t fail to be here—Get your share of bargains at the STORE THAT SELLS FOR LESS! WE DELIVER Bananas Real Good Ones Lb. 6c Radishes 5 Bunches 10c Carrots Green Tops Bunch 5c Lettuce Nice Good Heads Each 5c Fij| Bars 2 Pounds 20c Sweet Corn 3 Cans 25c Sauer Kraut No. 2yt Can 11c Red Pitted Cherries No. 10—Called Gallons 60C Regular 10c Cans Campbell’s Tomato Juice 2 Cans 13c Crackers 2 Pound Box 15c Quaker Puffed Wheat 2 Packages 15c O’NEILL FOOD CENTER E. J. RENWALD, Manager Meek. The past few years they had lived at Plainview. He had been in his usual health and was listening to the radio. His wife spoke to him and saw something was wrong. He never regained consciousness, and died before the doctor arrived. Funeral services were held at Plainview in the M. E. church Sunday afternoon. Sev eral from here attended. Mr. Stroup was a genial friendly man, well liked by all who knew him. He will be missed not only by his family, but many friends. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Borg drove to Stuart to attend Sunday school there last Sunday. Rev. and Mrs, Goldsmith came down from Atkinson where they had been holding revival ^meetings and were dinner guests at the Eric Borg home one day last week. Mar iedy Hubby came after Mrs. Hubby at the same tinu^ she having en joyed a rest at the Borg home for a couple of weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson and Margaretha, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson were guests at the Fay Puckett home Sunday. Mrs. Fay Puckett, Mrs. Sam Robertson, Lois Jean Robertson, Bettf and Roxie Puckett all went to Albion a week ago Saturday where Lois Jean and Betty Jane took part in the glee club contest. The Paddock Gospel team will present their program April 1.8 at Paddock church at 8 p. m. Esther Anderson of Atkinson, spent Thursday and Friday with Roxie Mae Puckett in O’Neill. Program for Center Union Homecoming Following is the program for the annual Homecoming of Center Union church, April 23 to 25: Friday evening — 8:00, Praise Service, J. K. Ernst; 8:15, Mixed Quartette; 8:20, Songs; 8:25, Ser mon, A. W. Marts. Saturday afternoon—1:30, Pray er and Testimony, Roy Cole; 1:45, Song, Mrs. Hubby; 2:00, Talk; 2:30, Trio, What Would You Give in Ex change for Your Soul?; 2:35, Mem orial Service, directed by S. Hal grimson. Saturday evening — 8:00 Devo tional; 8:15, Ladies Quartette; 8:20, Illustrated Song, Mrs. Paul Nelson; 8:30, Sermon, H. E. Udd. Sunday Morning—10:00, Devo tional, Ralph Ernst; 10:30, Talk by Mrs. Marie Hubby; 11:00, Mixed Quartette; 11:05, Male Quartette; 11:10, Songs; 11:15, Sermon, Mr. S. M. Ohmart; 12:00, Basket dinner. Sunday afternoon—1:30, Devo tional, Mrs. Robert Strong; 1:45, Talk; 2:15, Double Quartette; 2:20, Trio, Andersons; 2:25, Songs and Choruses; 3:00, Sermon by H. E. Udd. Sunday evening — 7:30, Young People’s meeting, Mrs. Ernest Nel son; 8:00, Music by Ohmart sisters; 8:15, Duet; 8:20, Sermon by Mr. Ernest Nelson. An interesting letter will be read from missionary Dix who was with us last year but is now in Africa. SPIRITED SIX CLUB Roll call was answered by show ing a free hand drawing. The min utes of last meeting were read. Roll call for next time will be tell ing about our favorite pet. Mel vin’s side won the OK card contest. New officers are: Mary Ann Langan, president; Gerald Langan, vice president; Donald Bursell, secre tary. Martin Langan was appoint ed on the orderliness committee and Betty Langan on the cleanliness committee. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sunday School 10:00—Mr. C. E. Y’antzi, superintendent. Morning Worship 11:00—‘‘Look ing to God.” Intermediate C. E. Prayer meet ing at 6:45. Evening Service at 7:.‘10—‘‘The Christian’s Hope.” A nation’s strength lies in the spiritual vision of her people. The church provides this vision. The Niobrara Presbytery will meet in the Presbyterian church Tuesday and Wednesday. Dr. J. W. Pressly of Omaha, will give a Steropticon lecture Tuesday night and Rev. W. Dierking of Wayne, will preach. This is the popular meeting to which all are invited. H. D. Johnson, Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH NOTES A. J. May, Pastor 10:00 A. M.—Sunday School. f 11:00 A. M.—Morning Worship and service. Special music by the choir. Sermon subject: “The Be liever's Assurance.” 7:00 P. M.—Epworth League. 8:00 P. M. — Evening service. Sermon subject, “Churchanity.” Special music for the evening will be "Shower of Gold,” a clarinet solo by Miss Bonnie Bernholtz of Page. Della Zumbrum of Page, will play a saxophone solo entitled “The Old Refrain. Next Monday night we will have a good old “Church Night” for everybody and especially for the purpose of getting acquainted with the new members and strangers. The committe will notify you what to bring for the supper which will ' be at 7 p. m. Wouldn’t this be a fine country if congress could pass a law making it as easy to earn a dollar as it is to spend one? Sometimes the fellow who start ed on a shoestring ends up by gett ing the boot. One trouble is that horse seems to have disappeared with the horse and buggy. 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