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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1942)
VOL. LXIII O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1942 NO. 32 % BREEZES FROM THE SOUTHWEST By Romaine Saunders Atkinson, Nebr., Star Route No. 5. Newspaper men are still specu lating with Senator Norris, Can’t they give the old boy a rest? Some good is accomplished by gasoline rationing in keeping folks at home to become acquaint ed with their families. The ultra-precise say there is no black nor white in nature. Thought snow as well as a star less night were both products of nature. Forty-six billion dollars have gone into the war effort the past year. If the same ratio of ex pediture continues two more years, ninety-two billions will be added to the one-hundred billion it is claimed Uncle Sam now owes citizens. We don’t know a fellow we would rather trust. The representatives of Santa Claus up at the county seat are going to give the boys and girls apples this Christmas, “being un able to secure candy and nuts for this festal occasion,” they ex plain. Not that it makes any dif ference to Young America, but one business concern in town ad vertises four tons of nuts and candy as part of their preparation for Christmas shoppers. Let’s forget our troubles for a minute while our attention is drawn to something §musing. The following came in a letter to dad and mother from an ab sent member of the household: THE OLD “W. C.” “A newly married couple were looking for a house in the coun try. After finding one that they thought was suitable they made their way home. After reach ing home the wife happened to think that they had not noticed a water-closet on the place and they decided to write to the owner about it. Being very modest and shy, she hesitated to spell out the words “water-closet”, so in her letter she referred to it as the “W. C.”. The owner, not under standing what she meant, pond ered for a while and decided that she meant “Westmont-Church”, and he answered her letter as fol lows: “Dear Madam: “I regret very much the delay in answering your letter and I now take pleasure in informing you that the “W. C.” is located about nine miles from the house and that it is capable of seating 1200 people. This is very unfort unate, indeed, if you are in the habit of going regularly, but no doubt you will be interested to know that a great many people take their lunch with them and make a day of it, while others go by auto, usually arriving just in time and generally in a big hurry. “It is sometimes necessary to wait if the house is crowded. The last time my wife and I went was six years ago and we had to stand up all the time. It may interest you to know that it is plapned to have a bazaar soon to raise funds for plush seating the ‘W C’, as that is the long felt need. I might mention, too, that it pains me very much indeed not to be able to go more fre quently, but it is through no lack of desire; but as we grow older it seems to be more of an effort, especially in cold weather.” “Very sincerely yours,” Signed - Cardinals Lose Close One To Inman, 16-14 The St. Mary’s Cardinals Bas ket ball team suffered their first loss of the season last Friday, when they were defeated by the Inman quintet in a hot and close battle 16 to 14. The game was close all the way and it was not until the last minute that it seemed like the Cardinals would go down to de feat. Appleby was high point man for Inman with 9 and Gal lagher was high point man for the Cardinals with 8. Thursday the Cardinals have a home game with St. Joseph of Atkinson. Next Tuesday they will go to Page to play the Page quintet. The Cardinals record so far: St. Mary’s 15, St. Joseph 7' St. Mary’s 20, Chambers 18; Inman 16, St. Mary’s 14. Children’s Felt House Slippers for 69 cents.—Penney’s. 32-1 George Phillip Zeimer George Phillip Zeimer died at his home in this city at 5 a. m„ Wednesday morning, December 16, 1942, at the age of 59 years, four months and five days, as the result of a heart attack, after being confined to his home for the past ten days. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 o’clock from St. Patrick’s church, Rev. Father Brick officiating and burial in Calvary cemetery. Phillip Zeimer, as he was gen erally known here—in fact few pepole ever knew that his first name was George— was born at Creston, Iowa, on August 11, 1883. His parents came to this county from Creston in 1885 and the rest of his life was spent in this county. His parents operated a boarding house and a hotel in this city for a number of years and then moved to Atkinson, where they lived for about thir teen years, then came back to this city. On June 8, 1913, he was united in marriage to Frances Allworth, of Atkinson, the ceremony being performed at Albion, Nebr. He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, one brother and four sisters. They are: Joseph Zeimer, U. S. N., Treasure Island, Cal.; Mrs. M. F. Kirwin, O’Neill; Mrs. Marca Salmons, O’Neill; Mrs. Walter Stein, North Hollywood, Cal.;Mrs. Oscar Marcotte, Washington, D. C. For several years Phil operated a hamburger stand at various fairs and celebrations over the state and in South Dakota and in those days knew more people than any other man in the city, or county. For the past few years he had been engeged in the painting and paper hanging business. He had been in failing health for the past four years and was not very active. O’Neill Hi Basketballers Are Getting In Shape For Good Campaign O’Neill High School has been putting in long hours in prepar ation for this week’s game with Ewing. The possible starting line up will probably include Calkins and McKenna at guards with Os enbaugh pushing them for a starting position. The other three positions will be occupied by Burgess, Wolfe and Yantzi. Bill Bruegman has been showing some promise and may break into the starting lineup along with Bob Jonas, a new comer from St. Joseph at Atkinson. Alvin Vorce, a freshman new comer shows promise, but lack of experience will keep him from Seeing too much action. O’Neill, due to lack of height, will depend mostly on speed for their scoring punch. Second team men showing promise are Jack Dempsey, Mar vin Korab, Richard Selah, Forrest Riley and Lyle Morrow. These boys will probably start against the Ewing second team Friday. The remainder of the squad will play a grade school team at 6:30 Friday evening as the open ing for the two main games. There are twenty boys out for I first team basketball with about , the same number playing intra | mural under Mr. Mathis. Lawyer-Keyes The marriage of Mildred Law yer of O’Neill and Pvt. Lorin Keyes of Camp Walters, Texas, formerly of Inman, was solem nized at St. Patrick’s church Mon day morning at 10:00 o’clock, Monsignor McNamara officiating. Mrs. Keyes wore a blue dress and black accessories. Miss Velma Sterns, the bride’s cousin, and only attendant, wore a blue dress and brown accessories. Gerald Lawyer, brother of the bride was best man. Mrs. Keyes is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lawyer, prom inent among the farmers north of this city. Pvt. Keyes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Keyes, pio i neer family of the Inman section of the county. Mrs. Keyes graduated from the ; O’Neill Public school with the class of 1941. She is now em ployed at the Booth Transporta tion company office. Pvt. Keyes will leave for Camp Walters Saturday, while his wife will remain here for the present. The many friends of the young couple extend congratulations. Mrs. E. E. Sanford went to Om aha last Saturday, where she en tered the University Hospital for medical treatment. She was ac companied by her daughter, Mrs. | Walter Jones, of Atkinson. People Being Liberal In The Purchase Of Christmas Seals There has been a very gener ous response by the people of O’Neill in buying Christmas Seals this season, from the pupils of the O’Neill schools. One half of the sales remain at the local schools and the other half goes to the State and National Tuberculosis Association, to carry on the fight against tuberculosis. The money remaining in the O’Neill schools is used to pay the cost of T. B. tests for O’Neill peo ple who are unable to pay the cost themselves, and to pay the costs in connection with health education and health work. The O’Neill Public School pu pils to date have sold $69.68 worth of seals. The eighth grade pupils have sold the most, third grade pupils are second, and the second grade pupils are in third place. O’Neill Public School To Have One Week Holiday Christmas vacation for the pu pils of the O’Neill Public School will begin after dismissal on Wed nesday afternoon, December 23, School will re-open on Wednes day morning, December 30th. School will be in session on Jan uary 1. The Christmas vacation has been shortened this year in order to have the school term close one week earlier in the spring. The work on farms and ranches in the spring makes it necessary to have the school term end as early as is possible. Special Christmas Services At Presbyterian Church On Sunday evening, December 20th, the young people of this church will present the pageant, “Mariam’s Visions,” by Mrs. Myr tle Harrod. In this pageant, the stories of the shepherds and the wise men will be told and dram atized. A group of girls will sing the Angel Chorus three times in this pageant. Three Christmas sons, “O Little Town of Bethle hem, “There’s a Song in the Air,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing,” will be sung and panto mined by groups of young girls assisted by the choir. The story of both the deluded hopes and high expectations of the Israelites on the other side of the cross will be told and dramatized by Miss Goldene Sebasti and Miss Eunice Schwisow. All the stories concerning the coming of Christ will be present ed in a beautiful, pleasing, and impressive way. The offering will go for foreign missions. The pub lic is most cordially invited. On Christmas Eve, December 24, at 7:30, the Sunday School wlil present its annual Christmas pro gram. It will be as follows: 1. Christmas Carols. A. Joy to the World. B. Silent Night. C. Hark! The Herald An gels Sing! 2. The Christmas story. Class of boys. 3. Prayer. 4. Offering— White Gifts for the King. 5. Primary Song— Gaily We Ring. 6. Recitation— “On the Air,” Eddie Gatz. 7. Recitation— “When I’m a Little Bigger,” Nan Rickly. 8. Motion Song— “Holy Christ Child,” Group of Girls. 9. Dialogue—“First Speeches,” Eddie and Freddie Rector. 10. “A Worth While Sugges tion,” Patty DeBolt. 11. “Living Decorations”—Pri mary Class. 12. Pantomine — “There’s a Song in the Air,” group of girls. 13. Recitation—“Daddy’s Pres j ent,” Bobby Lawrence. 14. Recitation—“Real Friends” • Sylvia Harder. 15. Recitation— “Santa’s Mis take,” Marlene Peterson. 16. Monologue— “Seeing San ta Claus,” Velma Leigh. 17. Recitation—“Good Night,” Danny Rustemeyer. 18. Santa Claus and treats. Everybody is invited. Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Fisher and Emy Lou will leave Saturday for Los Angeles, Calif., where they will visit Dr. Fisher’s mother, and their daughter, Mary Ann, for a couple of weeks. They expect to return home about January 3. Bill Froelich returned to Chi cago on Monday, after spending the week-end here with his fam ily and friends. Annual Meeting Of Farm Bureau Next Tuesday The annual business meeting of the Holt County Farm Bureau, whtah has charge of agricultural extension work in Holt county, will be held in the assembly room of the court house in O’Neill at 1:30 p. m., on Tuesday, Decem ber 22. No program is being planned this year, but the business will in clude the county agent’s report on the year’s activities, the finan cial report, election of directors from the Fifth supervisor district and other business to come up. The meeting is open to the pub lic, which is welcome to attend O’Connor-Griffin Miss Regina O’Connor, Atkin son, and Lieutenant William Grif fin, formerly of this city, were united in marriage Thursday af ternoon, December 10, at St. John’s parsonage at Deloit, in the southeastern part of Holt county. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Father C. A. Beyers dorfer. The couple was attended by Miss Maralee Krska and Gerald Gonderinger, both of Atkinson. The bride wore a street length dress of victory blue, with black accessories. She is the youngest daughter of H. J. O’Connor of this city and for several years has operated Regina's Beauty Shop here. Miss Krska wore a gold colored dress with brown ac cessories. Lieut. Griffin is the elder son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy F. Griffin, now of San Diego, Calif. He is a graduate of the University of Ne braska college of law and before entering the army several months ago he was practicing in O’Neill He has been attending an offi- j cers’ training school and received his commission shortly before ar- i riving home on furlough last Sunday. His bride will accompany him to San Diego, where they will visit his parents, and will go with him to his new post of duty in Texas.—Atkinson Graphic. Bower-Elkins Donald Elkins and Miss Flor ence Bowers were married at the Methodist parsonage by Reverend Park on Tuesday, December 15. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Elkins at tended the couple. Donald is the son of Clyde El kins. Florence is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bowers. The young couple left Wednesday for Omaha, where Donald is employ ed as a pasteuriser with the Hard ing Company. — AAA New Notes Last week the third and fourth cars of wheat arrived and were unloaded. We have completed or ders for the fifth car and are now taking them for the sixth. In complying with the War Ef fort, the AAA Office does not open until 9:00 a. m., and remains open until 6:00 p. m. Miss Dorothy Summers has re signed her position as secretary treasurer of the Association and has left for Rome, N. Y., where she intends to make her home. At Lincoln the state’s agricul tural agencies are being mobil ied for the job of helping farm families tackle the vital 1943 war food production goals. Organiza tion work in the field will get un derway this month, according to State USDA War Board Chair man Abner K. Chestem. Of interest to every Nebraskan who can grow a garden next spring is WPB’s order making half of next year’s canned fruit, juice and vegetable pack avail able only to the military and lend-lease. Folks who grow their own gardens and can a good por tion of the production have the best assurance of a vegetable sup ply for the winter of 1943-44. Harry E. Ressel, Chairman, Holt County A. C. A. ST. MARY'S ACADEMY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE December 22, Page there; Jan uary 6-8, Holt County Tourna ment; January 11, Atkinson there; January 18, Page here; January 22, O’Neill; February 1, Atkinson here; February 5 or 7th Sacred Heart (Norfolk) there; February 12, Ewing there; February 16, In man there; February 18, Chamb ers here; February 22, O’Neill; February 28, Sacred Heart (Nor folk) here. Spalding Academy and Orch ard will be added to the schedule but dates are not determined as yet. Antelope County Boy Receives Baptism Of Fire In Solomons Gordon Craig, H. A. first class, of Neligh, is home on a thirty days’ leave after seeing action in Tulagi (Solomon Island). His ship, the U. S. S. Astoria, was sunk, in the Solomons on October 15 by Japanese submarines and aerial torpedoes. The ship sank in four minutes. Four hundred and ninety-seven of the ship’s com pliment went down with the ship and two hundred and sixty-seven were saved. He was one of the nine men who floated for five and one-half hours with only life jackets and a four-foot cork raft. They were picked up by a Navy PBY Flying Boat and taken to the navy base at Tulagi. They were then flown by PBY back to Pearl Harbor and from there went by transport to San Francisco, where he was granted a thirty day leave. He was married to Miss Marvel LaRue of San Francisco, on De cember 11 at one o’clock p. m,, by Judge Reimers, and will leave for San Francisco on December 20th to resume navy duty. “Bob” Evans, Native O’Neill Boy, Makes Good “Bob” Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph P. Evans, formerly proprietors of the Golden Hotel, but now residents of Chicago, has carved a niche in the theatrical field. Bob was born in O’Neill on August 23, 1915, and from his early youth was imbued with the desire of entering upon a stage career. He decided to enter the show business from the “ground up.” At the age of fifteen he join ed one of the old-time tent shows that were accustomed to play through the rural towns and com munities during the “horse and buggy days.” On this particular tour they played in many of the towns in the Black Hills and the Home stake mining region of South Da kota. During this tour he was as signed juvenile parts and be tween acts of the show rendered several catchy song hits. On ac count of his natural talent and the display of unusual proficiency in this field of endeavor he was or dered to leave the “big top” and was signed to a contract with a night club in Chicago, where he was given his first opportunity to show his rare talents in vaude ville, and was booked for a song and dance patter act. During the time that he was fulfilling his engagement at this night club he conceived the idea of becoming a ventriloquist. By happenstance he saw a “dummy” doll in a Chicago department store for sale at the rock bottom price of $3.98, so Bob purchased the doll and through his mother’s assistance dressed it in appropri ate stage attire and placed a wig on it so as to give it a real pro fessional appearance. After a versatile career four years ago, “Bob” was given an au dition at the State & Lake The atre in Chicago, and his inherent proficiency in ventriloquism was so pronounced that he was im mediately signed for an engage ment at this theatre. Since enter ing his professional career he has played at all of the leading the atres and nite clubs throughout the nation. Last summer “Bob” had the pleasure of joining Eddy Duchins’ famous band and went with them on a ten weeks’ good will tour to the city of Rio de Janeiro, South America. During their prolonged engagement they played before many notables, including the President of Brazil. Recently “Bob” filled a week’s engagement at the Capital the atre in Washington, D. C., and was scheduled for a month’s ap pearance at the Paramount the atre in New York City. This was his fourth booking at this partic ular theatre during a period of two years. Incidentally, “Bob" calls his prized “dummy” Jerry O’Leary, which is typically Irish in name and appearance. Former O’Neill residents who have been afforded the privilege of seeing “Bob’s” act universally proclaim that he is the coming second Eddie Bergen, with his equally famous Charlie McCarthy. O’Neill people will most likely recall that “Bob’s” mother, his darling daughter, Roberta, and himself paid a short visit to O’Neill, his birth place, during last summer. Jack Grady has been transfer red from Miami Beach, Fla., to Harvard University. He is attend ing an officers’ training school. O’Neill Blackout Was A Great Success According to reports the black out in O’Neill Monday night was 100% perfect. The people are to be congratulated on doing their part so effectively. According to a talk given by General Uhl, head of the 7th Defense Command, it is being optimistic to say “It can’t happen here." The middle west is the bread basket of the nation. A token raid by Japanese planes over this area would have a serious phsyological effect. The mid-west has hundreds of defense industries. Our communications are in a vital area and if destroy ed would almost cripple our ef fectiveness on both coasts. The Japanese would be glad to risk, not only planes but also men, in a token raid here. If we can bomb Tokyo, Tokyo can bomb us. It is always better to be safe than sorry. Another blackout can be expected in the near future. Northeast Nebraska Bond Rally Reports Sales Of $396,806.25 At the conclusion of the North east Nebraska Bond Rally broad cast over WJAG from the Norfolk Municipal Auditorium last Sun day from 3:00 to 5:30 p. m., and sponsored by the Northeast Life Underwriters Association, total bond sales of $396,806.25 had been reported. Underwriters and coun ty chairmen, working in twelve counties, submitted their reports to the bond sales committee either by personal representative, spe cial delivery mail or telephone. It was indicated during the course of the extensive program that many bonds were being pur chased for Christmas presents. Those purchasing bonds as pres ents may secure special Christ mas bond folders from local post office and county chairmen. The program stressed four things—first, that those already setting aside ten per cent of their pay for war bonds through the pay roll savings plan should boost that per cent if possible. Second, persons working in firms or insti tutions where the pay roll savings plan is installed, but haven't sign ed up for it should do so immedi ately. Third, persons working at firms or institutions where the pay roll savings plan hasn’t been installed should talk to their em ployer and see if it can’t be in stalled right away. Fourth, per sons who are unable to get in on the pay roll saving plan should start a plan of their own with as sistance of a local bank or other issuing agency. The Northeast Nebraska Asso ciation of Life Underwriters is sponsoring, in particular, that part of the stamp and bond sales program which installs the salary deduction plan in every firm and institution in northeast Nebraska. Highlights of the Sunday after noon broadcast were the special musical numbers presented by talent from Norfolk Junior Col lege, Madison High School, Nor folk High School, and Norfolk Sa cred Heart School. Twelve counties reporting were: Antelope, Holt, Platte, Rock, Ce dar, Brown, Knox, Stanton, Cum ing, Wayne, Colfax and Madison. The eight counties not reporting were: Boone, Pierce, Thurston, Burt, Dixon, Dakota, Boyd, and Keya Paha. The advance reports indicate that county chairmen in those counties are doing equally well with December sales. “We are more than pleased with the results of our Northeast Nebraska Bond Rally," stated H. M. Rink, president of the Associ ation. “We sincerely hope every one will keep up their efForts to stimulate the sale of war bonds over northeast Nebraska.” County Court Phillipi Dempsey of O’Neill was arrested by Patrolman Meistrell and charged with reckless driv ing. He pled guilty and was fined $10 and costs of $3.10. Hospital Notes Mrs. John Meistrel, a daughter, born on December 10, dismissed on December 16. M rs. Homer Asher, a daughter, born December 10, dismissed on December 14. Mrs. Fred Saunto, a daughter, born December 12. Mrs. John McClellan and baby dismissed on Friday. John Hynes underwent an emergency appedectomy on Fri day. Junior Harris went to Norfolk on Sunday, where he entered the hospital for medical treatment. Two Holt County Boys Home On Furlough From War In Africa Irvin Gaughenbaugh, a radio man second class, U. S. Navy, a boy from Atkinson, arrived in O’Neill last Friday morning to visit at the home of his sister, Mrs. Lawrence Jonas, and other relatives and friends in and around Atkinson. Irvin grew up near Atkinson and graduated from the Atkinson high school in 1936. He joined the Navy on October 29, 1940, and this was his first visit homo for over two years. The report that was rumored about that he was missing and his ship sunk was proven false, when a telegram was received that he was on his way home. A dinner was given in his honor at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Jonas in O’Neill last Sunday eve ning. The guests present were his mother, Mrs. Minnie Gaugh enbaugh of Hot Springs, S. D.; a brother, Woodrow Gaughen baugh, and family ol Omaha* a sister, Mrs. Justin Butterfield, and family of Inman; Miss Vir ginia Slaymaker of Atkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ziska and two children of Emmet; Edith Weeks; Mr. and Mrs. Red Bilstein and two girls; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilg and two children, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Dobrovolny, Miss Win nie Niebar and Charles Ankney, of the U. S. Navy, all of whom were from Atkinson. After spend ing an enjoyable evening, the guests all went to the station when the midnight train came in, to see Irvin off and wish him luck in the days that are ahead. Charles Ankney, U. S. Navy, also an Atkinson boy, is home on a thirty day furlough. His ship was sunk during the African in vasion. He and Irvin Gaughen baugh are both based at Norfolk, Va., but are on different ships. Irvin was in the same vicinity when Charles’ ship sank, but his ship came through without dam age. University To Give Eight Week Aircraft Materials, Parts Inspection Course An eight-week course in air craft materials and parts inspec tion will start at the University of Nebraska in Lincoln on Mon day, January 4, 1943. This is a full-time war training course au thorized by the U. S. Office of Education due to the need of in spectors in the aircraft industry. No university fees will be charg ed, the cost of the course being borne by the federal government. Jobs have been promised by the aircraft industry to all who meet the conditions for employment and who satisfactorily complete the course. Application forms for enroll ment in the course can be obtain ed by writing to the Director of War Training, University of Ne braska, Lincoln, Nebr. Job appli cations will also be furnished to those who wish to apply for a job in the aircraft industry at the same time as they apply for en rollment in the course. These ap plication forms can also be ob tained from local offices of the U. S. Employment Service. Preference will be given to women and to older married men. Each applicant should be a high school graduate with one year of algebra and one year of geom etry in high school, at least 18 years old and in sound physical health. There is no upper age limit. Marriage Licenses William Griffin and Regina O’Connor, both of Atkinson, on December 10, 1942. Gordon Craig Russell of Neligh, and Marvel Lucille LaRue, of San Francisco, Calif., on December 11, 1942. Loren Keyes of Inman and Mildred Lawyer of O’Neill, on December 14, 1942. Donald Elkins and Florence Bowers, both of Omaha, on De cember 15, 1942. Births Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry a daughter, Sandra Jean, born De cember 10. Mr. and Mrs. John Meistrel a daughter, Sondra Rae, born De cembers 10. Mr. and Mrs. Homer Asher a daughter, Donna Rae, born De cember 11. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Saunto a daughter, Anna Maria, born De cember 12. Hardin Anspach recently pur chased the John Alfs home.
