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City Council Proceedings
O'Neill, Nebraska.
April 7th, 1942.
The Council met in regular ses
sion:
As this being election day the
Council adjourned until 8 1J. M. on
Wednesday, April 8th, 1942.
C. W. PuRTEK,
City Clerk
O’Neill, Nebraska
April 8th, 1942.
Council met us per adjournment
of April 7th, 1942.
Present Mayor Kersenbrok,
Councilmen: Kakowski, A 1 f s,
Phalin, Johnson.
The meeting was called to order
by the Mayor.
Minutes of the previous meet
ings read and approved:
The City Treasurers statement
for the month of March read anu
approved:
Upon motion the following bills
were allowed:
General Fund:
E. Timmerman_$ 2.00
Ernie Harris - 4.00
Art Hayford-2.40
The Texas Co._14.56
The Frontier_37.96
Western Hotel_ 1.25
Uhl Transfer_ 5.20
O’Neill Fire Dept._10.00
Con O’Connell _ 5.00
Seth Noble_7.06
G. E. Miles_ 4.00
Frank Greiner_27.50
C. W. Porter_20.00
Ray Lowery-35.00
Chas. Switzer-3.00
Gertrude Streeter _ 3.90
Tom Hanaberry _ 3.90
Teresa Harrington _ 4.20
Ellen Phalin_4.20
Hilda Bowen __ , 4.20
W. G. Beha _ 3.90
Anna Donohoe___- 3.90
J. M. Hayes ...135.00
Chas. Snowardts__ ...., 2.00
Chas. Snowardts J<|t _ 2.40
Consumers Public Co._ 231.91
Lohaus Motor Co. __ 7.24
Ida Fox .._. 1.50
Edith Castleman_5.75
Lindberg Petro Co. _ 14.86
American Marsh Pump_ 45.00
M. Peterson_1.00
State Journal _ 39.25
Chester Calkins _ 100.00
Bob Cook_75.00
is orman Gcmderinger_ 30.00
Bert Peterson _ 52.50
Goldie Hereford_ 3.90
T. A. Quilty _ 3.90
C. F. McKenna _ 3.90
lorn Enright_4.20
Elsie Streeter _ 4.20
T. J. Brennan .... .. 3.90
L. A. Simonson ,_3.90
Anna- Jordan ...... 3.90
O’Neill National Bank_ 490.43
Water Fund:
J. M. Hayes ___ 80.00
C. W. Porter_10.00
N. W. Bell Telephone_ 3.65
jesse Scofield 100.0J,
Cons. Public Power_ 12.50
Davidson & Son .. .70
Ed T. Campbell, representing
the Hartford Accident Ins. Co.,
George Robertson, representing
N 'W Standard ins. C.. and J. M
Hayes, representing the Anchor
Co., met witn tne Council ana.
presented their companies in re.1
to public liability and com
pensation insurance for the ensu
ing year. The policies were com-1
pared and discussed.
Motion by Phalin. seconded by
Johnson, that the council vote by
ballot on which policy to accept.
Motion carried.
The vote by ballot resulted as
fo'^ows:
Hayes three (3), Campbell one
(1) therefore the insurance was
given to J. M Hayes.
The application for an off and
on sale beer license of J. H. Bau
man. came up before the council.
Motion by Phalin, seconded by
Johnson, that same be granted
and that the Mayor is hereby di
rected to endorse the approval of
applicants bond. Roll was called
en the above motion and the vote
thereon was at- follows. Aye:
Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
N: None.
e application for an off and
one sale beer license of Ralph W.
McElvain. came up before the
council. Motion by Johnson, sec
onded by Phalin. that same be
f -. nted and that the Mayor be di
rected to endorse the approval of
applicants bond. Roil was called
the above motion and the vote
t*mreon was as follows: Aye
Rakowski. Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None
The application for an off and
on sale beer license of Mary May
Bazelman. came up before the
council. Motion by Johnson, sec
onded by Rakowski, that same be
granted and the Mayor hereby i
directed to endorse the approval
of applicants bond. Roll was calle
on the above motion and the vote
thereon was as follows: Aye
Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson
Nay: None.
The application for an off anc
on sale beer license of Anna Gatz
came up before the council. Mo
tion by Rakowski, seconded by
Alfs, that same be granted and
| that the Mayor hereby is direct
ed to endorse the approval of
applicants bond. Roll was called
Ion the above motion and the vote
thereon was as follows, Aye:
Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
The application for an off and
on sale beer license of Lod Jan
ousek, came up before the coun
cil. Motion by Alfs, seconded by
Phalin, that the same be granted
and that the Mayor hereby is di
rected to endorse the approval or
applicants bond. Roll call wa
called on the above motion and
the vote thereon was as follows:
Aye: Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin,
Johnson, Nay: None.
The application for an off and
on sale beer license of Edith Cas
tleman, came up before the coun
cil. Motion by Phalin, seconded
by Johnson, that the same be
granted and the Mayor hereby is
directed to endorse the approval
of applicants bond. Roll was call
ed on the above motion and the
vote thereon was as follows: Aye
Rakowski. Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
The application for an off and
on sale beer license of R. E. Os
born, came up before the council.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by
Rakowski, that the same be grant
ed and the Mayor hereby is di
rected to endorse the approval of
applicants bond. Roll was called
on the above motion and the vote
thereon was as follows: Aye,
Rakowski Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
The application for an off and
on sale beer license of Stanley A.
Soukup, came up before the Coun
cil. Motion by Rakowski, seconded
by Alfs, that the same be granted
and the Mayor is hereby directed
to endorse the approval of appli
cants bond. Roll was called on
[the above motion and the vote
ithereon was as follows: Aye:
I Rakowski. Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
The following resolution was in
troduced by Johnson, and read.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, J. H. Bauman, Ralph
W. McElvain, Mary May Bazel
inan. Anna Gatz, Lod Janousek,
Edith Castleman, R. E. Osborn,
Stanley A. Soukup, have made
application for Off and On Sale
Beer License, and,
| Whereas, said applications are
dn all respects, in legal and due
form and notice of hearing there
on been given according to law
jby publication in the Frontier,
and
| Whereas, no remonstrances are
interposed, and no objections are
on file or made to the granting
of said applications and issuance
of licenses for Off and On Sale
Beer, to said applicants.
Therefore, be it resolved by the
Mayor and City Council of O’Neill,
Nebraska, that an Off and On
Sale Beer License be granted to
said J. H. Bauman, Ralph W. Mc
Elvain, Mary May Bazelman,
Anna Gatz, Lod Janousek, Edith
Castleman, R. E. Osborn, Stanley
A. Soukup, and that the City
Clerk be and he hereby is direct
ed to issue licenses, in manner,
form and within the time prescrib
ed by law.
Motion by Phalin, seconded by
Alfs, that the above resolution be
adopted. Roll was called on the
above motion and the vote there
on was as follows: Aye: Rakow
ski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson, Nay:
None.
The application for an Alcholic
Liquor, Off and On Sale of Ralph
W. McElvain, came up before tne
council. Motion by Johnson, sec
onded by Alfs, that same be
granted and the Mayor is here
by directed to endorse the ap
proval of applicants bond. Roll
was called on the above motion
and the vote thereon was as fol-1
lows; Aye: Rakowski, Alfs, Phal
in, Johnson, Nay: None.
The application for an Alcholic i
Liquor, Off and On Sale of Rich
ard L. Tomlinson, came up before
the council. Motion by Rakowski
and seconded by Johnson, that
same be granted and the Mayor
is hereby directed to endorse ap
proval of applicants bond. Roll
was called on the above and the
vote thereon was as follows: Aye,
Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
me application tor an Alcholic
L-iquor, Off and On Sale of P B.
rlarty, came up before the Conn
jfl. Motion by Johnson, seconded
t>y Alfs, that the same be granted
ind the Mayor is hereby directed i
to endorse the approval of appli
cants bond. Roll was cal lea on the
ibove motion and the vote there- •
5n was as follows, Aye: Rakowski,
Alfs, Phalin. Johnson, Nav: None
The following resolution was
introduce'4 by Johnson and read
RESOLUTION
Whereas, Ralph W. McElvam, ’
Richard L, Tomllinson and P. B.
Harty, have made applications for
Alcholic Liquor Licenses, Off |
and On Sale by the drink, and
Whereas, said applications are in
all respects, in legal and due form,
and notice of hearing thereon has
been given according to law by
publication in the Frontier, and
Whereas, no remonstrances are
interposed, and no objections are
on file or made to the granting of
said applications and the issu
ances of licenses thereon, and
Whereas, a majority of the City
Council of O'Neill, Nebraska, fav
or issuance of licenses (Alcholic
Liquor) Retail Off and On Sale
0 said applicants.
Therefore, be it resolved by the
Mayor and City Council of the
City of O’Neill, Nebraska, that
and Alcholic Liquor License, Of#
and On Sale, retail be granted to
said Ralph W. McElvain. Richard
L. Tominson, and P. B. Harty,
and that the City Clerk be and he
hereby is directed to issue said
licenses, in manner, form and
within the time prescribed by law.
1 Motion by Rakowski, seconded
by Johnson, that the above resolu
tion be adopted. Roll was called
on the above motion and the vote
thereon was as follows. Aye,
Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
The following resolution was in
troduced by Alfs, and read.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, Charles E. Stout, of
O’Neill, Nebraska, has made ap
plication to the Nebraska Liquo*
Control Commission, for a retail
ers license to sell within the city
limits of O’Neill, Nebraska, Alcho
I lie Liquor in original package
land
l Whereas, said commission has
| forwarded to the City of O’Neill,
said application, and
Whereas, there are no objec
tions or complaints on file with
the City Clerk of said City.
Therefore be it resolved by th<
Mayor and City Council of O’Neil
Nebraska, that the City Clerk for
ward a copy of these resolutions
to the Commission.
Be it’ further resolved, that
there are no objections or com
plaints filed against said license
Be it further resolved that th(
City of O’Neill, Nebraska, file nc
objections against the issuance oi
said license.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by
Rakowski, that the above resolu
tion be adpted. Roll was called
on the above motion and the vote
thereon was as follows. Aye
Rakowski Alfs, Phalin, Johnson
Nay: None.
The following resolution wa
introduced by Phalin. and read.
RESOLUTION
Whereas, L. M. and Emma Mcr
riman DBA Dr. Pepper Bottling
Co. and J. M. Gatz, DBA Gatz
Bros, has secured from the State
of Nebraska. Liquor Control Com
mission, Beer Distributors Li
censes, and
Whereas, they have paid to the
City Clerk of O’Neill, Nebraska,
occupation tax required by Ordin
ance of the City of O'Neill, Ne
braska.
Therefore, be it resolved by the
Mayor and City Council ol
O'Neill, Nebraska, that L. M. and
Emma Merriman, DBA as Dr.
Pepper Bottling Co. and J. M.
Gatz Bros, be and they hereby
granted a license for Beer Distri
butors within the City of O’Neill
Nebraska, and be it further re
solved that the Mayor and City
Clerk endorse their license as pro
vided for by law.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by
Alfs, that the above resolution be
adopted. Roll was called on the
above motion and the vote there
on was as follows, Aye, Rakowski,
Alfs, Phalin, Johnson, Nay: None.
Motion by Johnson, seconded
by Phalin, that the date of hear
ing on the application of George
Fox beer license be set as of May
5th, 1942, at 8:00 P. M. Motion
carried.
Motion by Johnson, seconded
by Rakowski, that the City Clerk
be instructed to take up the last
outstanding registered warrant in
street improvement district No.
4. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. 203-A was m
trouced by Phalin, and read for
its first reading. Motion by John
son, seconded by Alfs, that Or-1
dinance No. 203-A be passed or.
its first reading. Roll was called
on the above motion and the vote
thereon was as follows. Aye:
Rakowski, Alfs, Phalin, Johnson,
Nay: None.
Ordinance No. 203-A was then
read by title for the second read
ing, motion by Johnson, seconded
by Alfs, that Ordinance No. 203-A
be passed on its second reading.
Roll was called on the above mo
tion and the vote thereon was as
follows, Aye, Rakowski Alfs,
Phalin, Johnson. Nay: None.
Ordinance No. 203-A was then
read at large for the third read
ing, motion by Alfs, seconded by (
Phalin, that Ordinance No. 203-A
be passed on its third reading.
Roll was called on the above mo- |'
tion and the vote thereon was as
follows, Aye, Rakowski Alfs,
Phalin, Johnson, Nay: None. 1
Motion by Johnson, seconded
by Rakowski, that Ordinance No '
2031A be passed and approved. I
Roll was called on the above mo
tion and the vote thereon was as
follows, Aye, Rakowski Alfs,
Phalin, Johnson, Nay: None.
The bid were opened as per ad
vertisement for distilate for the
Dumo station.
Motion by Johnson, seconded by
Phalin, that the City Council ac
cept the bid of Lindberg Petrol
eum Co. for 8,000 gal. of distilate
at .07 cents per gallon delivered |
in City Bulk tank. Motion carried.1
The Council as a committee of |
the whole took up the matter of
canvassing the votes cast at the
General Election held on Tuesday,
April 7th, 1942.
The result of the vote cast at the
Election held Tuesday, April 7th,
1942, was as follows:
Mayor, John Kersenbrock. 1st.
Ward 77; 2nd. Ward, 21: 3rd.
Ward, 67; Total 165
City Clerk, C. W. Porter, 1st.
Ward, 82; 2nd. Ward, 27; 3rd.
Ward, 64; Total 173.
Treasurer, Ed. F. Quinn, 1st.
Ward 82; 2nd. Ward, 24; 3rd.
Ward, 60; Total 166
Police Judge, Chas Switzer, 1st.
Ward, 68; 2nd. Ward, 24; 3rd
Ward, 59; Total 131.
Councilman, Richard Rakowskl,
1st. Ward, 55; Total, 55. John Alfs,
2nd. Ward. 26: Total 26. Mike
Johnson, 3rd. Ward, 64; Total. 64.
| Members of the Board of Edu
cation, B. T. Winchell, 1st. Ward,
78; 2nd. Ward, 25; 3rd. Ward,
48; Total 151. H. J. Birmingham,
1st. Ward, 69; 2nd. Ward, 27; 3rd.
Ward, 40; Total 136.
Upon motion the following of
ficers were declared elected:
| For Mayor, John Kersenbrock.
I For City Clerk, C. W. Porter.
For City Treasurer, Ed. F.
Quinn.
For Police Magistrate, Chas
Switzer.
| For Councilman, 1st. Ward.
Richard Rakowski.
For Councilman, 2nd. Ward,
John Alfs.
For Councilman, 3rd. Ward.
Mike Johnson.
For Members of Board of Edu -
I>eoti Sorghum
For Industry
Farmers having Leoti sorghum
are urged to submit 1 pound sam
ples to county agent, Lyndle Stout
or chemical testing to determine
the starch content. Progress or
using Leoti sorghum for indus
trial production of starch replace
cassava supplies cut off bjr the
war was reported this week by
the University of Nebraska Col
i ege of Agriculture.
Only reasonably pure Leoti will
yield the satisfactory starch and
only a chemical test will reveal
whether a seed has sufficient
“wavy” character to be suitable
I or starch manufacture. The agri
ultural Experiment Station at
Lincoln will make this test free
of charge and county agent,
Lyndle Stout is collecting samples'
tnd will submit them for farmers.
| The starch is of considerable
! mportance because it has quali
ties not possessed by starch of or
dinary cereals and tubers. This
starch is particularly suited for the
manufacture of adhesives used on
postage stamps and envelopes, for
sizings used in textiles and paper
industries, and for food in the
form of tapioca. In the past most
of this supply has been import
ed from the East Indies. Since the
tart of the war in the Pacific it
as of course been impossible to
continue imports and manufac
i urer’s stocks are running low.
I or this reason, industry has been
searching for a substitute which
would be as satisfactory as the
starch made from the cassava
•lant, but more readily available.
One large company has come to
he conclusion that it can success
fully use the product obtained
from Leoti sorghum and indicat
ed to the Nebraska Agricultural
Experiment Station that they will
be willing to purchase all accept
able supplies this fall. No infor
mation, however, has been given
as the manner of purchase or
the price that may be paid.
There is undoubtedly enough
suitable seed in Nebraska to plant
150,000 to 200,000 acres in 1942.
The problem is to locate this seed,
that its purity by chemical meth
ods, determine its ability to grow
and make it available to growers
who are in need of seed. It will
be necessary to test 2,000 samples
in order to locate enough satis
factory sted to plant 200,000 acres
of Leoti.
A farmer who is planning to
grow forage sorghum anyway,
might as well plant an acceptable
strain to Leoti. In this way he will
be satisfying his forage require
ments and will have Leoti seed to
sell, should the fnarket material
ize.
Holt County farmers are urged
to conserve their Leoti grain and
have 1 pound samples submitted
immediately to see if it is pure.
County agent, Lyndle Stout will
gladly give them further informa
tion.
Livestock Prices Ease
Slightly To Steady
The generally unstable livestock
market conditions that developed
during the latter half of last week
were reflected io the prices paid
here for livestock last Monday.
The better grades looked about
steady; plainer kinds sold slight
ly lower than a week ago. The
quality of the offering was not
as good as last week.
A few good steer calves weigh
ing around 350 pounds sold at
pl 3.80, but the bulk of the sup
plies cashed at $12.25 to $13.25.
Heifers reached $12.20 on a few
f the better grade. The long end
f the supply moved at $11.00 to
12.00.
Yearling steers were in faig
upply and bulked at $10.50 to
$11.25. A few reached slightly
cation, B. T. Winchell.
For members of Board of Edi>
cation, H. J. Birbingham.
Upon motion the Council ad
journed subject to the call of the
Mayor.
C. W. PORTER
City Clerk.
higher. Heifers in this class sold
as high as $10.50 with the long
end moving at $9.50 to $10.25.
The best beef cows, weighing
I, 250 pounds, sold at $9.80 but the
supply was light. Others bulked
mostly from $7.50 to $9.00 de
pending on quality. Bulls were
scarce and paid up to $9.90.
A good supply of hogs was on
hand. Butchers sold from $13.50
to $13.60. Sows moved at prices
tanging from $13.30 to $13.45.
Choice quality gilts paid from
$13.75 to $14.35. Feeders went as
high as $15.20 on 110 pounders
with the long end cashing from
$14.45 to $15.00.
The next auction, Monday, May
II.
Cactus Club
Mrs. Dorothy Curran entertain
ed the Cactus club for their March
project lesson which was “Home
Made Bread and Rolls.”
The Bow Knots, Fan Tans, Pe
con Rolls and Cresent Rolls were
made by the leaders. They also
explained some of the difficulties
encountered in home baking, but
proved that it was more econom
ical.
A report on the Carribean Sea
was given by Mrs. Dorothy De
Vall.
Plans were made for Achieve
ment Day which is to be held
Friday, April 8.
The new officers were appoint
ed for the coining year.
Two guests were Mrs. Bert Ott
and Mrs. Aaron Boshart.
STEEL CREEK PRIDE
CALF CLUB
The Steel Creek Pride Calf
club met at the Steel Creek school
house Saturday evening, May 2.
The Holt County Agent was pres
ent to help organize this new club
The following officers were
elected:
Ray Siders, local leader.
Flora Knight, assistant leader.
Lois Siders, president.
Allen Knight, vice-president.
Billy Brady, secretary.
Glen Knight, news reporter.
All were club members last
year except Billy Brady. A mo
tion was made that the next meet
ing be held at the home of Ray
Siders, May 23.
O'NEILL HIGH SCHOOL
Junior Class Play
“Ghostly
Quarantine”
HIGH SCHOOL
AUDITORIUM
Wednesday
May 13, ’42
8:00 P. M.
ADMISSION
Adults Students
30c 20c
(Tax Included)
DANCE
Crystal Ballroom
ATKINSON
SAT., MAY 9
Music by
MAXIINE COTTON
and her orchestra
j^tockmen Farmers
All Kinds of Livestock are bringing profit
able returns just now.
t
If You Have Any Livestock to sell, take ad
I V
vantage of the prevailing high prices.
BRING YOUR LIVE STOCK TO—
O’Neill Live Stock Com. Co.
PHONE 2 We Sell Every Monday, at O’NEILL
The Weather
Date H. L.
May 1_74 47
May 2 -58 40
May 3 -45 41
May 4_54 38
May 5_59 41
May 6 _45 34
May 7__51 34
Moisture for the week was 2.28.
County Court
Moran A. Pettijohn of Stuart
was arrested by Patrolman John
T. Meistrell and was charged with
failure to stop in case of an ac
cident and no operator’s license.
He appeared before County Judge
Louis Reimer on April 30,
pled guilty and was fined for
count 1, $7.00, count 2, $3.00 and
costs, $3.00. License revoked for
three months.
METHODIST CHURCH
V. C. Wright, minister
Church school 10:00 a. m. H. B.
Burch, superintendent.
Public worship 11:00 a. m. Spe
cial Mother’s Day worship serv
ce. Everyone should honor moth
er by attending worship service
on that day.
Youth Fellowship worship hour
7:00 p. m.
Woman’s Society of Christian
service will meet in the church
parlors Thursday afternoon, May
14. The theme for study for the
month of May is, “The Children
Of Our Church.”
Men’s Club picnic Monday eve
ning in the park if the weather is
favorable, in the church parlors
if cold and rainy.
'
Harlan Lee Schultz of Bone
steel, S. D.p and Miss Egvonne
Finger of Butte, Montana on May
4.
She’s a grand person — that
mother of yours. Maybe a little,
frail old body with the fire of
life burning low . . . maybe still on
the sunny side of 50, or even 40.
Young or old she’ll get a thrill like
no other when she opens a package May
10th and sees a card, "To mother—with
love.” I
A Neck Frill
Simple, but lovely, and a
dress accessory with a
special appeal to mothers
of all ages. White, cool
looking, a smart gift.
98c
Nylon Hose
For her very best pair.
Like all women, she has
always wanted Nylons.
Now is the time to make
her wish come true. In
box,
$1.85
Silk Hose
Full fashioned in
chiffon or a semi
service weight. A
grand gift, pair
98c
A Gay Hanky
Colorful as a flower In
a garden . . . cheerful
as a spring sunrise.
Pure linen squares to
tuck in a bag. Here at
25c and
50c
Smart Gloves
Fabric cloves with lots of
style In their novelty barks
or cuffs. Black and colors;
And especially elderly moth
ers insist on wearinc cloves.
98c
Roomy
Hand Bags
Bags with plenty of
room for all the many
things mothers deem
necessary to a trip
down town. Shiny pat
ent or grain leather
finish with strong
clasp, at
1 $1.98