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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 14, 1947)
TO O’NEILL! Tuesday, Aug. 19 EVERYTHING FREE! EXCEPT BENEFIT BOXING MATCHES SPONSORED BY THE ' AMERICAN LEGION, SIMONSON POST 93 RAY LIDAY Comedy, juggler and unicyclist bringing you outstanding come dy and dare-devil fun and skill from New York City, Trick bi cycle is also a featured part of this outstanding act. HOWARD HUNTINGTON The celebrated magician, ab ly assisted by Rita, is ptesent ed in a fast-moving act of mystery, color and beauty that will entertain and enthrall you. 30 Rounds of Professional B-O-X-I-N-G O’NEILL HIGH SCHOOL GYM—O’Neill Under auspices Amer. Legion Post No. 93 First Bout 8:45 P.M. 8 Rounds MAIN EVENT 8 Bojnjds Bobby RUSHING vs. Johnny SQUlKLb Omaha. Nebr.—135 Lbs. Kansas City. Mo.—135 Lbs. 6 Rounds Semi-Final 6 Rounds Dallas Bordeaux vs. Manuel Segobia St. Francis. S. D—148 Lbs. Omaha. Nebr—150 Lbs. 6 Rounds Special Event 6 Rounds t- Tinvoo vs. Bobby Keller S3J?S£-H8 Lbs. O'KeUl, Nebr-168 Lbs, 6 Rounds Preliminary 16,?r°^ds Stan Novae vs. Howard Walling Omaha, Nebr.—130 Lbs. Hastings, Nebr. 4 Rounds Preliminary 4 Rounds Kenny Syas vs. Perry Pakntag Scottsbluff, Nebr—195 Lbs. Omaha. Nebr—195 Lbs.. —Referee appointed by State Boxing Commission All Seats Reserved—Tickets *1.40. plus tax 35c. Total $1.75. Those holding tickets for June 27 please exchange at place of purchase. 10:00 A.M Khoo a.m. Parade $100 IN PRIZES The Parade Will Assemble at the Courthouse Annex Corner Best Business House Entry Best Farmer Entry Best Bicycle Entry _ Best Pet Entry Best Clown Entry.. Best 4-H Future Farmer Best Social or Fraternal Organizational Entry. 12.50 Miscellaneous Float, (one prize) ... 1st $12.50 12.50 . 3.00 . 3.00 . 3.00 . 12,50 2nd $7.50 7.50 1.00 1.00 1.00 7.50 7.50 8.00 ii:OOA.M. Street Sports h:ooa.m. $60 IN PRIZES Footraces • 1st 2nd Boys under 10 . $1.50 $1.00 Girls under 10 . 1*50 1-00 Boys under 16 - 1-50 1-00 Girls under 16----— 1*50 1.00 Free for All - 3.00 2.00 Sack Races Boys (open) ---- Girls (open) .... 3-Legged Races Boys (open) ..—---— Girls (open) .. Potato Race Boys (open) ....— Girls (open) -----—.— Fat Man’s Race 1.50 1.50 2.00 2.00 1.50 1.50 Open .-.—----3.00 Women’s Slipper-Kicking Contest Open ...—..1-50 OTHER MISCELLANEOUS RACES 1.00 1.00 1.50 1.50 1.00 1.00 2.00 1.00 3rd $ .50 .50 .50 .50 1.00 .50 .50 1.00 1.00 .50 .50 1.00 .50 ii:30A.M. Horse Races ii:30A.M. Boys’ Pony Race_7.50 5.00 2.50 Saddle Horse Race...15.00 7.50 2.50 (Limited to Holt county horses only) 3:30 p.m. Baseball 3:30 p.m. - BUTTE vs. O’NEILL No festival is complete without baseball Butte and O’Neill both members of the new Holt-Boyd County Baseball League, % are evenly matched. The game will be played on the O’Neill public school diamond, 4y2 blocks north of the Bus Terminal, 3 - Band Concerts -■ 3 Atkinson and O’Neill Bands < , 1 P.M. — 5 P.M. — 7 P.M. The Atkinson and O’Neill bands will be heard in three con certs to be played in the heart of the business section. Both or ganizations are prize-winners and leaders in this region. • • In Appreciation • The members of the O'Neill Chamber of Commerce are downright grate ful for the splendid patronage of the past . . . for the past year in particu lar. • To show our appreciation we are planning an O’NEILL DAY that will be a memorable occasion for all who attend. Take our word for it, August 19th will be a day full of entertain ment and fun for every member of the family. 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HUNTINGTON THE MAGICIAN, a triumph in trickery . . . and BEVERLY NEIL, bring ing circus style acrobatics. • Dazzling Lighting Effects! • Comedy, Thrills. Action! JOHNNY SANNA Terpsichorean extraordinary. Johnny was a featured act on a USO overseas troupe for sever al years, and no doubt many of his O’Neill audience will have seen him in action. His won derful imitations of well-known dancing teams and dancing in terpretations are distinctly out standing and as a general all around entertainer he’s a head liner. BEVERLY NEIL -v’ A beautiful girl who does astonishing feats in aerobatics in a manner much different from the usual acrobatic p r former. Pavement Dance Jug Brown and His Orchestra 9:30 P. M. • Jug Brown’s Orchestra, a nationally-known recording band, will be featured in the big, free pavement dance, which will take place on South Fourth street, immediately south of the traffic lights. Rides for the Kiddies! • The Chamber of Commerce had the kiddies foremost in mind when the O’Neill Day program was planned. Throughout the day the Curl Amusement Company will thrill the youngsters with . . . MIX-UP and KIDDY RIDE All Day . . Absolutely Free!