'■•A VOLUME 66. — NUMBER 21. O’NEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1946. PRICE: FIVE CENTS. BUS DEPOT TO BE CONSTRUCTED Downey to Build 40 x 40 Foot Structure at Fifth and Douglas NO DATE FIXED A union bus depot for O’Neill was promisod this week by an announcement that S. Downey plans to construct a 40 x 40 structure at the northwest corn er of Fifth and Douglas streets, known as the Warner corner. The announcement, however, did not indicate when actual construction operations would begin. It was pointed out that work would not be launched un til practically all the necessary materials had been procured. The building will be construct ed with cement block and white finish. Chrome Is intended to be used on the front, which will be modernistic in design Cafe in Connection Plans call for a spacious wait ing room and the usual rest fa cilities; a cafe in connection with counter service; office space, and a loading dock in the rear. The buses will approach the loading dock from the alley in the rear, and will exit on the building’s east side. Lee Montgomery, of Grand Island, will operate the depot. He is already in the city making preliminary prepartion. The Golden hotel is currently serving as O’Neill’s bus station. The city has 12 bus arrivals and departures daily for Sioux City, Norfolk, Grand Island, Ainsworth and Winner, S. D., where connections are made for other points. The city is served by five bus lines. MRS. TOMPKINS GETS CHURCH POSITION INMAN—Mrs. Harvey Tomp kins accepted the position of di rector of children's work for the Norfolk district of the Methodist church, after the resignation of Mrs. Dawson .J. Park, of- Ncligh. As a training course, Mrs. Tomp kins attended the recent two-day session of the Christian workers’ planning conference at Trinity Methodist church in Grand Is land. Jerseyites Released from Hospital Here Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Thomas P. Reid, of Wayne, N. J., who were injured September 29 in a high way mishap between here and Page, were dismissed Wednesday from O’Neill hospital, and they continued on their journey home ward. The elderly pair had.been on an extensive tour of the North west, returning via federal high way 20 when their machine went into a ditch on highway 108, which has been in use as a de tour. Mr. Reid sufered a head injury and Mrs. Reid sustained a broken rib. Fye Ailment Forces College Withdrawal Joseph Biglin, son of Mr. and Mrs Frank Biglin, of O'Neill Wednesday entered Immanuel hospital in Omaha for eye treat ment. The youth, a graduate of St. Mary’s academy in 1946, had entered Wayne State Teachm college for the current term, but an eye ailment which he has suf fered for several years forced him to suddenly withdraw. His parents accompanied him to Omaha. Return from California — EMMET—Mr. and Mrs. William Dailey returned Sunday from a three week’s trip spent visiting their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John Dailey, of California. Mr. and Mrs. Dailey also visited a few days with their son daughter-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Dailey. New Officers Take Their Posts — The newly-elected officers of the Methodist Youth Fellowship took their oaths and were install ed Sunday evening at the Meth odist church here. They are: Richard Connell, president; Gene Clauson, vice-president; Joan Connell, secretary - treasurer; Jacqueline Vogt, world friend ship; Doris Simth, Community service; James Bridges, recrea tion. REARING PONDS ADDED Fish production in Nebraska will be stepped up considerable with the addition of new rearing ponds planned soon at the Valentine hatchery, the state commission has announced. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Ray spent the weekend in Loup City visit ing friends. Applications for Terminal Leave Pay Drop Off The flood of application for GI terminal leave payments j dropped-off considerably dur ing the past week, County Service Officer Norman Gon deringer said Wednesday In the first few weeks of ap plication, which began in late | August. Gonderinger said he handled 250 applications alone These do not include those made with service officers in various veterans’ groups and those filed directly With the government. Holt county has more than 1,400 Selective Service reg istrants eligible for terminal leave pay, Gonderinger esti mated. The application carrying the , highest figure to date at Gon deringer’s office was filed by an ex-master sergeant who sought $515. The unnamed soldier served more than four years. Meanwhile, bonds for the terminal leave payment have already been shipped from the United States Treasury to var ious disbursing points through out the Nation Payments on some of the earliest applica tions are expected momentari ly The bonds are non-negoti able, maturing in five years at 2Vz percent interest. Application blanks are avail able at postoffices. LEGION TO STUDY NEW PROPOSAL Building Purchase Plan May Be Dropped in Favor of Rental The plan to purchase the West ern hotel building in the heart of the city’s business may be dropped Friday night at a special meeting of the American Legion, a spokesman for the Legion said today (Thursday). A second proposal will be made in which the Legion may lease the un finished second-floor of the El mer Hagemsick building, and transform it into club rooms At last week’s session, Com mander Glea H Wade posed the building purchase plan, which was tentatively approved by the members. The w“ar'veterans al so heard a report from a build ing committee, which had been studing possibilities for construct ing a Legion “home.” The spokesman said that the purchase of the Western hotel building which houses theCoun cil Oak store on the main floor, “would place the organization in to debt and it would necessitate an ambitious fund-raising pro gram.” Under the new proposal, the Legion car easily furnish the new “home ” with funds on hand, and have a beginning on a building fund. Auxiliary to Sponsor USO Drive Here — The American Legion Auxil iary, in a meeting Wednesday night, decided to sponsor the an nual fund-raising USO campaign in the city of O’Neill. Mrs. Dewey Schaffer was named drive chairman. Glea H. Wade, of O’Neill, is the Holt county campaign head. Meanwhile, Gov. Dwight Gris wold has issued a proclamation declaring the week beginning October 14 as USO week in the state. As honorary chairman of the state USO campaign com mittee, the governor is keeping in close touch with the cam paign activity in the field The Auxiliary also decided to assist with the “organized aud ience” plan in the presentation of community concorts at Nor folk during 1946-’47. Ranking orofessional artists, including i Metropolitan Opera stars, will | appear on the program. The Norfolk sponors, a non- | profit citizens group, will not be able to announce the winter’s program for the artist until the advance sale of tickets has been completed. The ticket sale in Norfolk and surrounding com munities will be pushed October 14-19. Purchase of tickets may be arranged with Mrs. John David son at the the O’Neill Production Credit Association. HOLT COUNTY EDUCATION AL NOTES Enrollments for either of two college courses will be made at O’Neill on Saturday, October 5, at the public school building. The courses will be "Methods in Teaching Arithmetic” taught by Clarence Lindahl, and “Geo graphy of South America,” by F. G. Dale. Classes will be held on five Saturdays (not consecutive) and ench course will offer three hours of college credit. Enroll ments begin at 10 a. m. Holt County Teachers Institute will be held Friday, October 18. elja McCullough County Superintendent Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCarwelle, jr., spent Monday and Tuesday in Sioux City. They were ac companied home by Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gobeil, and daugh ter, Joan, of Wilmington, Dela., who will remain here for a short visit. Mrs. W. L. Schultz and daugh ter, Mavis Jean, of Atkinson, and Mrs. Phillip Johnston, of McCook, spent Wednesday with Mrs. Helen Simar. BUTTE WOMAN EXPIRES HERE Mrs. Marguerite Brown, 54, of Butte, died Sunday in the O’Neill hospital. Death was caused by a lingering cancer illness. She had been confined in the hospital here since January. Funeral services were held at the Community church in Butte, Tuesday at 2:30 p. m. with Rev. Ward Smith, church pastor, of ficiating Interment was in the Butte cemetery. Survivors include one son, Marlow Williams, of Butte; one daughter, Mrs. Mary Yates, of Glenwood, Wash., three brothers Jack Ford (her twin), of Butte; William Ford, of Alaska, and Robert Ford, of O’Neill; two sis ters, Miss Bess Ford, and Mrs. Barbara Quick, both of Los Angeles, Calif., and one grand daughter. SCHOOL GROUP VISITS The senior class of Bartlett high school, accompanied by the class sponsor, visited O’Neill Sat urday. The group posed for in dividual photographs at the O’Neill Photo Co., after which the party was entertained by the company at the M & M cafe. STOCKER-FEEDER SHOW MONDAY Many Buyers from Other States Expected for Calf Show, Sale The 10th annual Holt county stocker-feeder calf show and sale will be held here Monday. Show will begin at 9 a. m.. The calves will be judged by Joseph Watson of West Point, and W. W. Der rick, of the University of Ne braska College of Agriculture at Lincoln, will judge the show manship contest. After the completion of the 4-H show, calves shown by ranchers and farmers will be judged. Substantial premiums are offered for lots of five ami singles in Angus and Hereford classes, County Agent A. Neil Dawes said. Farmers and rancher have been asked by the sponsors to con sign top calves for this show, specifically calves suitable for 4-H work. Dawes said that in past years there have not been a sufficient number of calves meeting 4-H requirements. Buyers are expected to be here from numerous states when nearly 2,000 head will be sold at the commercial calf sale next Thursday, October 10. NEW ARRIVALS HERE Mr. and Mrs. James Lyons moved Sunday from Winner, S. d. Mr. Lyons is employed by the Merri Dr. Pepper Bottling company. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Holly, and family, of Omaha, ar rived Saturday. They are re siding in the Thomas Sullivan residence. Mr.Holly is employ ed by a bakery firm. BOMB TESTS — PAGE—Richard Wood, BKR 3d class, and Gerald Wetlauffer, F lst-class, arrived here Thurs day night from Navy sea duty near the Bikini atoll atomic bomb test. The former is visiting his grandparents, Mr and Mrs. R. D. Copes, and the latter is visiting his parents, brothers and sisters. Mr. and Mrs. William Gloede Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson of Eau Claire, Wis., spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. August H. Smith. They went on to the Black Hills before returning to their homes. C. A. Weatherford returned Thursday from Tulsa, Okla., and Fort Worth, Tex., where he had spent two weeks visiting friends. Mrs. Helen Sirek returned to her home in Chicago, 111., Friday after spending a few days here visiting friends THOMAS MARING BURIED FRIDAY Longtime Resident of Holt County Dies from Pneumonia ATKINSON BURIAL EMMET—Thomas Maring, 75, who resided for many years on a farm north of Emmet, died early last Thursday at the Stock man hotel in Atkinson. Death I was cause by pneumonia. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p. m. Friday in Atkinson with Rev. Harold S. Baker, Methodist pastor at Bassett, in charge. Interment was in the Atkinson cemetery, near the grave of his wife, the former Myra Henderson, who died six years ago. Pallbearers wera Henry Mur ray of O'Neill; Robert Fullerton, Joseph Bruder,, Anthony O'Don nell, Thomas an William Tros shynski, all of the Atkinson vi cinity. The late Mr. Maring was born December 10, 1870, at Exline, la., moving to Missouri with his parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Alex Maring. Later, the family came t o Holt county when Thomas Maring was 14. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Alice Hill, of Omaha; a son, Thomas E. Maring, jr., of Atkin son; two brothers, Vincent, of Neveda, Mo., and Logan, of Bur well; and two grandchildren. Mr. Maring had been ill for several months. He recently moved into Atkinson from the farm north of Emmet. Breakdowns Hold Up City Well Tests Mechanical breakdowns have retarded the completion of the city’s new water Well, two miles south of here, it was dis closed this week as city officals prepared to view the initial If the first trials are satisfac tory, the city will accept the work by the Kelley Well com pany of Grand Inland. If unsuccessful, other tries will be made. Marjorie Koss Heads Girl’s Athletic Cuub A girl’s athletic club has been organized by high school girls at St. Mary’s academy, under the direction of Sister Emelia. The officers are Marjorie Koss, president; Norman Jean Mann, vice-president; Constance Donlin, treasurer; Cecilia Telles, secre | tary. The captains are are: Norma Jean Mann, seniors; Betty White, juniors; Cecilia Telles, sopho mores; Grace Fields, freshman. Eagle 4-H Club Meets at Warnke's — The Eagle Creek 4-H club met at Max Warnke’s Sunday. All but two answered roll call. A party was proposed to close the project year. It will be held at Nancy Yantzis’ Nov. 1. After the meeting, the record books were completed, and with the exception of the stock* r feeder and baby beef projects, the books were handed into the i leader. Several members plan to take their calves to the calf show at O’Neill ' October 7. The next meeting will be at Lloyd Hull’s. _ O’NEILL LOCALS Misses Margaret Hickey and Viola Funk returned to Sioux City Monday after spending the weekend here with Miss Hickey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. V. Hickey. Mrs. Lois Hartman and Mrs. Marion Fluckey spent Wednes day in Norfolk visiting friends. Miss Kathryn Reisbig spent the weekend in Norfolk visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reis big. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Howe and daughter, Jacqualine Ann, of Seattle, Wash., arrived Wednes- j day to spend a few days visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Higgins and family. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Murphy, of Lincoln, visited the Beha fam ilies from Saturday until Mon day. M*rs. Murphy is a neice of Mis. W. G. Beha. Mr. and Mrs. William Arm strong, of Laurel, spent Sunday here with Mr. and Mrs. William McIntosh. Mrs. Harden Anspach returned Friday from Bassett after spend ing a few days with her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Madison. L. M. Sargent left Tuesday for Ridgefigjd, Washington t o visit his son, and his family, Mr. Steve Turay is sisting his brother, Frank Turay, of near Martin, South Dakota. Mrs. H. J. Birmingham and daughter, Lou, departed Satur day for Lako Forest, 111., where Miss Birmingham will attend Baret college; GOP Enthusiasm High for Saturday's Rally Holt Has 2d Polio Case; Lindquist Boy Released from Hospital Within a few hours after Donald Lindquist, 12, of O’Neill Holt county’s first polio victim in the current epi demic, was released from St Joseph's hospital in Omaha, the report of a secod infantile paralysis case in the county was confirmed by the state health department. The identity of the county’s second victim was not im mediately available to The Frontier. The Staten’s polio count is now 419,% and the death toll stands at 31. Twelve new cases from 10 counties were reported during the past week. Knox county reported two. The Lindquist youth, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Arvid Lind quist, was released after a weeks’ confinement. His right is partially paralfzed. He has a free back-and-forth move ment of thq arm. The boy will will resume his school work Monday. He is an eighth grader. — Firemen’s Ball Here Wednesday Night The annual firemen’s x>all, sponsored by the O’Neill volun teer fire department, will be staged at Danceland next Wed nesday, October 9. Officials of the department rave announced that Sammy Haven and his orchestra have signed for the music. The tickets *'e $1 per couple, including the ta,. The firemen this week are on a ’cket-selling campaign The event "oincides with national fire pre\ -mtion week CORN IS SAFE FROM FROST Mercury Dips to Within 1-Degree of Freezing Early Sunday There were scattered reports of freezing temperatures through out the region during Sunday’s early hours, but Government El mer Bowen reported that the of ficial low here was 33-one-de gree above freezing. There was evidence of frost on tender vegetation, and little damage was reparted. The cold wave followed a ser ries of showers that visited Holt county during the weekend. Meanwhile, from Lincoln the state-federal crop statistician of the Department of Agriculture said that 80 percent of Nebraska’s corn crop is now safe from dam age by frost, and “most of thn balance would net be damaged sr-musly bv frost.” The week’s weather summary based on 24-hour Date Hi Lo Mst.; September 27 88 57 September 28 75 40 .20 September 29 50 33 .08 September 30 . G3 40 October 1 65 48 October 2 76 52 October 3 78 53 Total ___ .28 FIRE DESTROYS FARM HOUSE AMELIA — Fire, which may have been caused by an oil stove, Wednesday destroyed the farm house and all its contents at the Berard Kennedy place of Amelia. Expect Son's Arrival from Japan — EMMET — T-5 Walter Seh mohr, who has been stationed in Japan, will arrive home October j 11 with his honorable discharge, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Schmohr. OPERETTA CHOSEN The operetta “Beauty Contest" has been selected for presenta tion by tho St. Mary's academy high school music department. The cast has not been picked. Returns from East — EMMET—Rev. John J. O’Brien returned Saturday from Patter son, N. J., where he visited his mother, sisters and brother for two and one-half weeks. Word has been received that Cpl. Edward Murphy left Kyoto, Japan, Tuesday to return to the United States. QUEEN CHOSEN FOR HOMECOMING Delores Fredrickson, 17, to Reiffn at St. Mary’s Festivities A 17-year brown-eyed bru nette, Miss Delores Fredrickson, of Sparks, Monday was chosen to reign as queen at the St. Mary’s academy homecoming festivities here Sunday, October 13. The queen-elect, who will be crown ed at coronation ceremonies at the homecoming dance, has been attending St. Mary’s for the past three years. The coronation will take place in St. Mary’s gym nasium midway during the dance, which will begin at 8 p. m The queen’s first attendant will be Miss Maxine Golden, of O’Neill, also a senior, who was a a close runnerup in the ballot ing; the second attendant, Miss Caroline Gran, of O’Neill, and third attendant, Miss Nancy Froelich, of O’Neill. Another highlight of the home coming festivities will be the six man football match between the academy and St. Mary's of Grand Island. The game will be gin at 3 p. m. in O’Neill Athletic park. auc iiuiutnuiiiiiig qui*uu ib mi innovation at St. Mary’s this year. The crowning of a queen for St. Valentine’s day and May day are other social events in the school calendar. All of the arrangements for homecoming festivities have not been completed, school officials have announced 20 Lives Lost on State’s Highways During September Captain C. J. Saunders, Ne braska Safety Patrol, reported that September traffic accidents in Nebraska claimed 20 lives, boosting the state’s fatalities for J946 up to 195 as compared to 145 for the same period last year. September total was two below September 1945. Seven of September’s 20 fatal ities were the result of railroad crossing accidents; five motor ve hicle-pedestrian accidents; four non-collision accidents; t h r eee motor vehicle-motor vehicle acci dents; and one by motor vehicle wagon accident. With the football season in swing and the approach of long er nights, Captain Saunders warns Nebraska’s motorists that accidents will be on the increase. How far Nebraska goes over the 1945 total of 210 fatalities will depend on Nebraska motorists, he said. SICK & INJURED PAGE — Herman Rakow re turned from an Omaha hospital and is spending a few days with his daughter, Mrs. John Friday at Inman. . .. Charles Hartford returned home Sunday from the University hospital at Omaha where he had submitted to two minor and one major operation. . Mrs. Helen Knudson has been ? patient in the Orchard hospital with pneumonia. Her condition is improved. . . Mrs. Leonard Hciss has submitted to an opera tion in a Sioux City hospital. . Mrs. Harry Park is confined to her home with a back ailment. .. Mrs. Ferd Cullen has been a patient in a Norfolk hospital since Saturday night. O’NEILL—Gene Streeter un derwent an operation for ap pendicitis Thursday in St. Jo seph’s hospital in Omaha. . . Mrs. John Carr returned home Tues day from St. Joseph’s hospital in Sioux City, where sha was treat ed for a broke hip. . . Miss Hope Condon returned home Tuesday after recently submittin// to an appendectomy in St. Vin cent’s hospital in Sioux City. EMMET—Mrs. John Conard is suffering a severe case of lum bago. . .Duane Pongratz sprain ed an ankle and suffered numer ous bruises Saturday when a horse he was riding fell. O'NEILL HOSPITAL NOTES The condition of Mrs. John Sobotka, of Inman, who suffered a stroke 10 days ago, is improved . . . Mrs. Nellie Seleh, of O’Neill, is being treated for injuries suf fered in a fall at her home . , George Winkler, of near Cham bers, was admitted Monday and dismissed today (Thursday). GO TO WASHINGTON L. M. Sargent departed Tues day for Ridgefield, Wash , where he will visit ris son, H L. Sar gent, and family. Wherry and Griswold Not in Lineup for Big Meeting Here BAND TO ENTERTAIN The big guns of Nebraska’s Re publican forces will go into action here Saturday night when the state GOP caravan stops here to participate in what is expect ed to be one of the liveliest politi cal gatherings this year in this section The Republican bigwigs are following close on the heels of Democratic caravan, which visit ed here September 18. Saturday’s rally will begin at 8 p. m., according to Ira H. Moss, chairman of the Holt county Re publican central committee. The gathering will take place on the courthouse comer if weather is favorable, ana lr the weather is adverse, the meeting will be held in the O’Neill public school aud itorium. The caravan will be without the services of Sen. Kenneth Whorry and Gov. Dwight Gris wold, neither of whom are candi dates at the November 5 election, but both of whom indicated earlier that they would join the caravan at strategic stops in the state. I t'recucis i argeis Moss declared that the Admin istration’s “bungling of the Na tion’s postwar economy” and the recent Wallace - Byrnes “rift” would be likely targets for the speakers. He also predicted that “state and regional” issues would be aired. A. T. (Burt) Howard, of Scotts bluff, state GOP chairman and caravan director, this week told The Frontier by long distance telephone that Hugh Butler, candidate for reelection to the United States senate; Dr. A L. Miller, candidate for reelection to congress from the Fourth dis trict; and Val Peterson, candi date for governor, would “defin itely be in the the caravan for the O’Neill meeting.” Howard added that most of group would likely spond the weekend in O'Neill, continuing Monday on the state tour. Ten rooms are reserved at the Golden for both both Saturday and Sunday nights. Some of the candidates, however, wlill probably join their families elsewhere for the week end,” he indicated. Band lo Parade Moss said that arrangements have been made for the Munic ipal band (the combined O’Neill public school and St Mary's aca demy band) to parade in the streets prior to the rally. The band will be directed by Ira George. The novel “airplane voice” ^unt will be employed for the O Neill gathering, Howard prom -The plane will fly over O Neill and parts of Holt county prior to the meeting. A man in the plane will herald the coming of the caravan over a Powerful public address system The caravan is slated to arrive here at 5:30 p.m. A dinner will follow. moss said that delegates from other cities and towns in the county were expected at Satur days meeting, which is the only one scheduled for the caravan in Holt county Frank J Brady will head the Atkinson delegation; Juseph Brewster, Stuart; Arthur FmmUfrdrt’ Guy Cole, Emmet, Leo T. Adams, Chamb ers and there will be others. Other candidates expected heie are Robert Crosby, candi date for lieutenant - governor Secretary of State Frank Marsh; Attorney General Vv alter R Johnson; Edward Gillette, candi date for state treasurer; State Walter" FP h' ♦ John‘son; and fn, , , F' Rob