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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 23, 1940)
The Frontier *■ __.. ...______ . __ VOL. I.XI O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1940 NUMBER 2 O'NIELL HIGH JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET ONE OF SCHOOL YEAR'S HIGH LIGHTS One Hundred and Ten, The Largest Assemblage To Ever Attend a Junior-Senior Banquet, Were Present To Enjoy The Festivities One hundred and ten juniors, seniors and teachers attended the annual junior-senior banquet at the Golden Hotel on the evening of May 14. After the dinner every one went to the high school audi torium and finished the evening with dancing. The juniors followed the theme of Pinnochio, with the programs and decorations. The seniors were giv en Pinnochio charms which con sisted of necklaces for the girls and small watch charms for the boys. Owen Hiatt, the toastmaster, who represented Pinnochio, started the program with the welcome and was followed by Ralph Brown, rep resenting Figaro the Cat, giving the response. Other toasts were given by Mary Allen, as Cleo the Fish, Eunice Hunt, as Jiminy Cricket; Bob Mitchell, as Honest John the Fox; Mr. Harold Con nors, as Monstro the Whale; Miss Marjorie Graybill as the Blue Fairy; and Mr. C. F. Grill as Gep petto. The boys quartette, composed of Phil Yarnell, Bob Mitchell, Howard Graves, and Keith Vincent sang two selections. Don Bowen sang, “When You Wish Upon a Star,” the theme song of the show, “Pin nocchio.” The menu consisted of Fruit Cocktail, Pork tenderloin, Browned Corn, Buttered Potato Balls, Can died sweet Potatoes, Spring Salad, Ice Cream and Cake, and coffee. The tables were decorated with silver star nut cups, and candle light. The seniors’ flower, the rose, added to the color and decor ation of the tables. Since this was probably the last time that these two classes will ever be together as one group, everyone entered the spirit of the occasion and enjoyed a very pleas ant evening. Mrs. Caroline Steabner, One of Real.Pioneers Passes Away Mrs. Caroline Steabner died at her hotAe in this city last Sunday after an illness of' several months, of ailments incident to old agtyat the- age of 84 years, taro months and sewn day#. Funecal services were hold from Biglin’s chapel at 3 o’clock Tuesday afternoon and burial In Prospect Hill cemetery, at the side of her husband, who passed away on June £5, 1924. Caroline Frank was bom in several year#. Her parents thetfc moved to Minnesota.. where,, she grew to womanhood and on Dec ember 6, 1872, she was united in marriage to Louis Steabner, the cerepioby being performed at Yel low, Madison county, Minn. No children were bom of this union and she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Minnie L. Jones, of Minne apolis, Minn., and Mrs. Charlotte Bhan of Wood Lake, Minn. Mrs. Steabner came to this county in lS'fe from Minnesota and they located on the Eagle north west of this city where they lived for forty-four years until their re moval to this city in the fall of 1923, since which time she has been a resident of this city. Mrs. Steab ner had beep a resident of this county for nearly sixty one years «nd was well known to all of the old timers of the county. She was a splendid woman and had a host of friends in the county, especially among the old timers who remem ber her graciousness and hospital ity when they would visit her home on the Eagle in the days that are long gone. With her passing another of the real old time pio neers has passed from this vale of tears to the great beyond and there are but few of the real old timers left. In fact we can recall but one in this section of the county who has been a resident the same length of time that Mrs. Steabner had and she is nearing ninety years of age, but .still hale and hearty and her many friends hope that she will pass the 100 mark. St. Mary’s Alumnae Will Hold A Meeting Next Sunday, May 26th The annual reunion of St. Mary’s Alumnae Association will be held next Sunday, May 26. Benediction, 5:00 P. M.; Banquet, 6:00 P. M. Class night exercises for the graduates of St. Mary’s will be held in St. Mary’s gymn, Thursday evening, May 30, at 8 o’clock. Commencement will take place at ten o’clock Friday morning, May 31, in St. Patrick’s Church. The Faculty and Senior Class ex tend a cordial invitation. Holt County Pioneers Cel ebrate Fiftieth Wed ding Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. John N. Steinberg, of Orchard, celebrated their fiftieth ■ wedding anniversary at their farm -home six miles northwest of Or chard on Sunday, May 19, 1940; A sumptuous dinner was served at the noon hour which was attended by their children, grandchildren and a few of the clese friends of the family. The children present were: Mr* and Mrs. Herbert Steinberg and Naomia, of Page; Mr. and Mrs. rfojftl Sttifebers^hVdi!* and ■'.Jim my, of Orchard^ John and arie,*st home. - Mrs. Clyde Sponhower, of Denver, and Mrs. W^lSer*'Wegney, of Scribner, Nebr., were enable to be present. Arthur Rouse and Miss Maude Rouse, of O’Neill, were also present at the dinner. A beautiful white angel food cake which was baked by their daughter, graced the center of the table They received many beautiful and appropriate gifts, not only from their immediate relatives but from many other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Steinberg were both born in Germany and came with their parents to the United States in the year 1884, locating at Scribner, in Dodge county. They were united in marriage at Fre mont, Nebr., in the year 1890. They lived in Dodge county for twenty five years then moved to eastern Holt county, six miles northwest of Orchard, which has been their home for thirty-one years. They are the parents of six children, three boys and three girls and have nine grandchildren. Mr. Steinberg will be 81 years of age on his next birthday, November 8, and Mrs. Steinberg will be 75 on October 13. They both enjoy good health and their many friends in eastern Holt hope they may enjoy good health and happiness for many years to come. ** O’Neill Girl Wins Honors In Omaha College Miss Mary Janet Kubitschek, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Kubitschek of this city and a Junior in Duchesne College, Omaha, was elected by popular votqe of the student body to the office of Presi dent of the Student Body for the next year. When a freshman, Miss Kubits chek was treasurer of her class, and the following year she was chosen president of the Sophomore class. Very active in extra curri cular activities, Miss Kubitschek is treasurer of the Duchesne College Players, the drama club, secre tary of the Glee Club and is a member of the International Re lations Club, the Mission Club, the D. Club and the Glee Club. Memorial Day Program NEW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Thursday, May 30 10:00 A.M. Parade at 9:30 to Auditorium Invocation..Rev. William I. Bell Music.Combined O.H.S. and St. M. Band Chorus ..,..St. Mary’s Academy Reading....Student of O. H. S. Vocal Solo .:— Student of O. H. S. Address____ Rev. R. Parr Reading----.Student S. M. A. - *' i .. Solo...Mrs. Lawrence Russell _ ‘ - . Taps i ' • *■ - ■ , ■ . Benediction____:...Jtev. V. C. Wright ■ . » .« ■ ( .1 Mi‘%* -,1\ ' - \ .» * .-'M ' j '-A • .* 4 ■ ffi . i, ^ ■ . Ceremonies at^. cemeteries, • ■ ■V.- •, A. ^* ** , 1 \ A . ... All ex-service men are requested to be** in attendance. A NATIVE SON OF ST. JOHN'S PARISH CELEBRATES HIS FIRST HASS THERE Father Hupp, Born and Raised in Detoit Township Celebrates His First Solemn Mass In His Home Community Parish at Deloit Approximately five hundred peo ple thronged the church of St. John the Baptist on Monday, May 20 to attend one of the outstand ing events of its history when Rev. Father Robert Hupp, the first native son of the parish to be elevated to Holy Priesthood cele brated his first Solemn Mass. Assisting Father Hupp at Mass were Rev. Theo. Buelt, pastor of St. Bonifice church, Elgin, Nebr., as Arch-priest; Rev. B. J. Leahy, pastor of St. Mary’s church, Laurel, Nebr., as Deacon; and Rev. Rich ard Parr of O’Neill, Nebr., as Sub Deacon. Rev. Peter Burke, Plain view, Nebraska, acted as Master of Ceremonies. Rev. C. A. Bey ersdorfer, pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish at Deloit delivered the sermon. James and Andrew Hupp, brothers of the celebrant served at the Mass. Other members of the clergy who were present in the sanctuary were: Rt. Rev. Monsignor Lorde man of Hartington, Nebr.; Very Rev. Fr. Windolph of Creighton; Rev. P. Vanderlaan, Ewing; Rev. J. O’Brien, Emmet; Rev. A. Leh mann, Atkinson; Rev. B. Wester mann, Bloomfield; Rev. R. Auer, Madison; Rev. Kluthe, Raeville; and Rev. Tregent of St. Louis, Missouri. After mass Father Hupp be stowed his First Blessing upofi each one in attendance. Bene diction of the Most Blessed Sac rament was given at 3 o’clock with Rev. Hupp as Celebrant. Ordination ceremonies were held at St. Cecelia’s Cathedral, Omaha, on Saturday, May 18, at which time His Excellency, the Most Reverend James H. Ryan, S. T. D. Bishop of Omaha, conferred the Sacrament of Holy Orders upon Father Hupp. Rev. Robert Hupp is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Hupp of the St. John’s Parish. He attended a country school near there and received three years of his high school education at St. Boniface Academy, Elgin, Nebr. In 1932 he was graduated frrom Conception high school, Conception Mo., and attended junior college at Conception. He studied Phil osophy at St. Louis Preparatory Seminary, Webster Groves, Mo., for two years, later entering Ken rick Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. In June 1939 he was ordained Sub-Deacon and in October 1939, he was ordained Deacon. During the time of his Deaconate, Father Hupp was active in connection with the Motor Missions in the Omaha Diocese. He also assisted at religious vacation school in his home parish. A banquet was served at noon in honor of Father Hupp to the clergy, relatives and friends. That even ing a reception was given at the parish hall at which time Father Hupp was presented with a purse from the parish. The people of St. John’s deeply appreciate this honor that has comf to their parish, when one of their boys was elevated to the high rank of the priesthood, and join his many friends in wishing him “Ad Multos Annos.” ** OLD TIME O'NEILL BOY PASSES ON Funeral Services Will Be Held in O’Neill Next Monday Morning Word was received in this city this morning that Miles Gibbons died at his home in Butte, Mont., Tuesday night. He was about 68 years of age. The body will be brought to this city Sunday morn ing and the funeral will be held from St. Patrick’s church on Mon day morning. Miles Gibbons was one of the real old timers in this city, coming here with his parents along about 1880 and they resided here until the early nineties when they moved to Montana, where they have since re sided. Miles was a likable boy and forty-five years ago was one of the most prominent young men of the city and his passing will be regret ted by a host of friends in his old home town. . 11 ™ + Mrs. John Kennedy Mrs. John Kennedy, of Inman, died at the Stuart hospital last Tuesday morning at 1:30 a. m., after an illness of several weeks, at the age of 71 years, one month and twenty-five days. Biglina am bulance went after the body and brought it to this city and the fun eral was held this morning at 9 o’clock from St. Patrick’s church in this city, Rev. P. F, Burke, a first cousin of Mr. Kennedy, of Plainview, officiating and burial in Calvary cemetery. Johanna Kennedy was bom at Waukon, Iowa, on March 26, 1869. In 1908 she carae to this.county and was united in marriage to John . Kennedy at Bprwell, Nebr., on No verpbe*’ 24. 1908. There were no, children and she leaves to mourn her passing her husband, three brothers and one sister. Mrs. Kennedy had been a resi dent of Swan precinct for thirty two years, her husband having been engaged in the ranching busi ness in that precinct. They dis posed of their interests there last summer and in September, 1939, moved to Inman where they had since made their home. Mrs. Ken nedy had been in the hospital for the past four weeks. She was a charming lady and had a host of friends in the southern part of the county, where she lived for so many years, who will regret to learn of her passing. Marriage Licenses A marriage license was issued on May 18 to Ardel' A. Cleveland, of Bonesteel, S. D., and Hattie A. Redmer, of Fairfax, S. D., who were then united in marriage by Judge Reimer. Robert A. Nisson, of Page, and Dorothy Mae Sorenson, of Page, were issued a mariage license by Judge Reimer on May 18th and were united in marriage on May 20th by Rev. Virgil Wright, pas tor of the Methodist church in this city. Raymond Richards and Rita McCaffrey both of Atkinson, were issued a marriage license on May 21st at the office of the county judge, and were united in marriage on May 22, by Rev. A. A. Lehman of the Catholic Church in Atkin son. _ Glen L. Brewster of Page, and Muriel Graham of O’Neill, were granted a marriage license on May 18th and were united in marriage by Rev. Virgil Wright of the Meth odist church in this city, on the same date. Athur Juracek of Star and Ruby Ruzicka of Verdigris, were grant ed a marriage license by the County Judge on May 18th and were united in marriage on May 21st by Rev. Virgil Wright of the j Methodist church in this city. ST. MARY'S JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET WAS GALA EVENT FOR THE ACADEMY The Juniors, W ho Will Be The Seniors Next Year, Entertain the Seniors in a Royal Manner Last Thursday evening at 6:30 the Juniors of St. Mary’s with their Senior guests and members of the faculty, assembled in St. Mary's gymnasium for the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. The gym nasium was decorated with bloss oms of many hues, in keeping with the Banquet theme, “Blossom Time.” The brilliant decoration; were only over-shadowed by the bright and colorful formal worn by the girls in attendance. The guests of the evening were Monsignor McNamara, Father Parr, Mr. and Mrs. Ira George, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Arbuthnot and I)r. and Mrs. F. J. Kubitschek. After the bountiful and appetiz ing dinner was served and eaten, Toastmaster John Shoemaker took charge of the program and intro duced the evenings entertainment. The Junior class opened the even ing's program by singing their tribute to the Seniors in the form of the banquet theme song, “Our Prayer in Blossom Time,” the works of which, several enterpris ing Juniors had fitted to the t une of the popular song, “My Prayer." The toastmaster then introduced the various speakers of the even ing. ’ Constance Biglin, the yice president of the Junior class, gave n toast to Alma Mater. The ne|t speakers fircre Betty McNally, Jun ior class preiddent and Alms Wal lace, who spety; on fhe Jtyniov and senior class mottoes. After the explanation of the Junior eU** mot to, four Juniors, VerPa Coyne, Eileen Kelly. George Hammond and Bob Parkin? aang a hymn to the Sacred Heart. Following Alma Wallace’s talk on the Senior class motto, Miss Catherine Finley sang, “Ave Maria” by Schubert. James Matthews, who spoke next, delivered an address in verse to Monsignor McNamara for his toil and kindness. Dale Kersen broek humorously toasted Father Parr for his work in the school. Charlotte Buell, secretary of the Junior class, next gave vocal trib ute to the Franciscan Sisters of St. Mary's. Robert Miles then toasted Mrs. Kubitschek for her work in the interests of drama and physi cal education in the school, follow ed (as usual) by Lorene Mains, who addressed Mr. George, director of instrumental music at St. Mary’s, thanking him for his self sacrifice and toil in the behalf of St. Mary’s student. Francis Hick ey delivered a toast to Jack Ar buthnot, basketball coach of St. Mary’s basketball team. Thus the faculty of St. Mary’s was thanked by various representatives of the student body for their labor and efforts in behalf of St. Mary’s stu dents. f The class poet, Bob Parkins, aid ed much to the entertainment by a very original and clever, rhyth mical toast to the Seniors. Anne Purcell/..Lois Jean Robertscn t The last speaker of the evening, Uarlecn Web*?- guv® * toast to the Juniora, thanking them for the banquet and wishing them "ac cess as Seniors of next year. The hall was cleared in a short time and the student" danced until l0;00, when ended an enjoyable and memorable evening. OUR NEI6HB0RS AT AMELIA C 1E8RATE PIONEER DAY WITH A “PROGRAM •' *« « * (■ On Thursday of Last Week The Residents of The South Country Gathered at Amelia For A Good Old “Get Together Celebration.’’ Amelia “Only town in tli“ world having neither pump nor wind mill, believe it or not,” says Ripley; celebrated Pioneer Day on May 16th. The Helping Hand Club sponsored the event. A pic nic dinner was served from 12:00 to one o’clock to approximately 250 guests, at the Amelia Hall. Bonnets small and large, flower and ostrich feather trimmed, shoul der shawls and sweeping dresses were the order of the day. At two o’clock the following program was presented by a group of old timers and club women whose costumes were originally worn in the early eighties. Opening Address, by Mrs. F. C. Watson, president of the club. Songs, “America” and “Old Folks at Home,” by the entire crowd, led by Rev. Carter of Amelia and Chambers. A musical playlet. Mrs. Blake Ott read the narrative and Mrs. Vern Sageser the verse. The Pioneer Chorus sang “Bat tle Hymn of the Republic,” “Oh, Susanna,” and other old favorites. A long list of earliest sett'er* who have passed on to new frontiers was read. A male quartet sang “The Little Old Sod Shanty on the Claim, ’ and Mrs. Ernest White gave a lisl of the early settlers and some inform ation concerning each. A letter written by W. 0. Sam mons, June 26, 1883, to his father in Illinois, describing the country, climate and mode of living in this newly settled area was read by Mrs. Blake Ott. .Careful directions for following the angling wagon trail from O’Neill to his home, and mention of the possibility of a postofTice that might soon be es tablished, probably brought back many memories to the old-timers in the audience. “Home Swsfeet Home” was sung by the chorus. Mrs. Ralph Rees gave the location, names and dates of early towns, mills and stores. Amelia, we find, is named for Mrs. Amelia Bliss, wife of I. D. Bliss, and was first established one-half mile south of the present location. Later it was moved to the place where it now stands, because Mrs. Florence Anderson deeded forty acres as a town site on her own property. "School Days" sung by the chorus, preceded "First Schools and Early Teachers,” by Mrs. Vem Sageser. "The Little Brown Church" in troduced “ESarly Churches and Pastors” by Mrs. Etta Ott. "When the County Was Organ ized and Early Officers,” was given by Mrs. F. C. Watson. So far as we were able to learn, our community has never been used as a background for a book or magazine article. The topic “Local Features Worthy of Being Written Up,” by Mrs. Lee Sammons, recounted tales of the early days. Important celebrations or com munity get-togethers, as we prefer to call them, was reported upon by Mrs. M. L. Sageser. The old Amelia co-operative Creamery, es tablished in 1895, was given honor able mention. The quilting party, sung by the Pioneer Chorus, aptly introduced the subject, “Recreations of the Early Days,” by Mrs. Duane Sam mons. Nebraska Land, by the male quartette, preceded the topic on severe storms, fires and droughts, given by Mrs. Blake Ott, in which the blizzard of 1888 and the drought of 1894 were featured. An original song, “The Postman” was sung by the chorus. Date of the first mail delivery and develop ments of the postal service was (Continued from Page 5)