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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1949)
PAGE 8—THE FRONTIER, O AGED MAN DIES AFTER MERCY TRIP Funeral Kites Wednesday for Lewis E. Slaymaker, Atkinson Farmer Dies in Hospital ATKINSON — Funeral ser vices were held at 2:30 p. m. Wednesday in the Methodist church here for Lewis E. Siay cnaker, 87-year-old Holt county pioneer, who died early last Thursday in the Stuart hos pital. Mr. Slaymaker had been the object of a two-day mercy mis sion. He lay unconscious at his farm home suffering from a lingering illness when as work men with snow-removal e quipment fought desperately to reach the Slaymaker home. Working all day Tuesday, Jan uary 18, the workers were for ced to give up in the face of a driving blizzard. Efforts were renewed Wed nesday and about 3:45 p. m. that day help reached the farm, which is located four miles southwest of Atkinson. He was removed in a pass enger car, drawn by a cater pillar tractor, transferred to an ambulance, and was taken to the Stuart hospital where be succumbed 12 hours later. Mr. Slaymaker came to At kinson from Minnesota in 1879 with his father, the late Henry Slaymaker, and other members of the family, before the com munity was settled. He survived the Buzzard of 1888 and saw many of their cattle perish. Rev, W. C. Biringham off icated in the funeral rites and burial was to have been made in Wood Lawn cemetery of At kinson. Survivors include: Son—Ver non, of Atkinson; daughter — Fern, of Atkinson; sister—Mrs. Mary Lumsden, of Lincoln. Legal Notices (First pub. Jan. 27, 1949) William w. Griffin, Attorney NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND HEIRS County Court of Holt Coun ty, Nebraska. Estate of Gustave Ueckcr, De ceased The State of Nebraska, to all concerned: Notice is hereby given that Ona I. Calvert has filed a pe- I titiun alleging that said de- [ ceased died September 9th j 1934, a resident of the County of Holt and State of Nebraska, Seized and . possessed of the North 70 feet of Lots 14, 15 and 16 in Block 32, Original Town of O’Neill. Holt County, Nebraska, in which petitioner has derived an interest by pur chase and mesne conveyance in the chain of title from the heirs of decedent herein, pray ing for a determination of the time of the death, the heirs, degree of kinship and right of descent of real property of the deceased, and that he died in testate, which petition will be for hearing in the County Court of Holt County, Nebras ka, on the 17th day of Febru ary, A. D., 1949, at ten o’clock A. M. LOUIS W REIMER, County Judge. (COUNTY COURT SEAL) 38-40 Neill, Nebr.. January 27, 1949 humrr >titxu ritx’O •N. _ VENTEICHER—Mr. and Mrs Sylvester Venteicher, of Ew 1 ing. a daughter Mary Elizabeth, I weighing 7 pounds, born Fri ; day, January 21, at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Nor 1 folk. Mrs. Venteicher is the i former Margaret Sauser, of i O’Neill. NYQUEST — Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Nyquest, of Spencer, a I daughter, born Saturday, Janu ary 8, at the Sacred Heart hos pital in Lynch Mrs. Nyquest is the former Fern Haun, of Lynch. OSBORNE — Mr. and Mrs Richard Osborne, of Atkinson, a son, Richard Joseph, weigh ing 8V< pounds, born Wednes day, January 19, at the Barrett [nursing home in Atkinson. The | mother is the former Mary Ann Smith SNYDER — Mr. and Mrs. Victor Snyder, of Atkinson, a daughter, Darlene Elaine, weighing six pounds four ounces, born Sunday, January 23, at the O’Neill hospital. PANOWICZ — Mr, and Mrs. Edward Panowicz, of O’Neill, a son, John Edward, weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces, born Tuesday, January 18, at the Burwell hos pital. This is their second child. THURLOW — Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Thurlow, of Atkinson, a daughter, Veronica Clara, born Saturday, January 22, at the Thurlow residence in Atkinson. FUNK Mr. and Mrs. Edward Funk, of Deloit, a daughter, born Thursday, January 20, in a Norfolk hospital. HEARLE—Mr and Mrs. Lloyd 1 learle, of Chambers, a daughter, born Sunday, January 9. HOSPITAL NOTES Admissions: January 20 — Mrs. Edward Moos, of O’Neill, medical, condition “improved.” Baby Susan Abart, of O’Neill, medical, condition “good." January 22—Harvey Cullen, of Page, condition “improved.” January 25 — Alfred Marsh, of O’Neill, accident, condition "good”. Still in hospital: Ernest Miller, of Star, condition “the same". Bill Eisele, of O’Neill, condition “the same.” Dismissals: January 19 — Mrs Theresa Breiner, of O’ Neill. January 20—Mrs. Clar ence Damme and son. of Chambers. January 22 — Mrs. Edward Moos, of O’Neill. LETTER TO EDITOR 718 Grant St., Beatrice, Nebr., Jan 24, 1949. The Frontier, O’Neill, Nebr. Dear Mr. Stewart: After being a resident of Holt county since 1881 and Jcnowing The Frontier all these years and what it stands for, I look forward to it each week. I also enjoy the broadcast which comes in fine here. It sure helps as I am somewhat out of commission after com ing in contact with the icy side walks, but getting along O. K. I Sincerely yours, G. E MOOR. -—-- 'i HERE’S WHY IT PAYS TO PAY BY CHECK... A Checking Account Eliminates THEFT Hazard You don’t have to keep large sums in office or home Deposit your money, pay by check. No Risky cash Delivery . . . Simply USE THE MAILS That saves you waiting on lines to pay bills or make deposits. Checks are readily accepted. Saves HOURS in a Very Few Weeks No problem of changing big bills or waiting for receipts. Your canceled check is your receipt. • Our Officers Cordially Invite You to Come in and Plan your Checking Account. O’Neill National Bank — MEMBER FDIC — • " 11 Bl IIIHIUII HI—WIHIII iiiiiiHiim " 11 . "'■■■ JJMWUUW— ■ .'.ILWJULIJUIIJUI. KNEE HIGH TO A 'SNO-GO' . . . Depth ot the termined from this broadside photo of an Air snow that blanketed the O’Neill airport, as Force “sno-go” vehicle in action.—The Fron well as the rest of the countryside, can be de- tier Photo by John H. McCarville. O’Neill Is Hub of Blizzard Disaster Area (Continued from page 1; Ferry Junction to clear away the fresh snow that had closed in behind the rotary. A large crew of O’Neill workmen was alerted to be prepared to go to a point six miles East of O’Neill to help dig out the two derailed locomo tives, but their services weren’t to be needed for several days because the rotary early Sunday broke down three rhiles East of Plainview after it had started West* once more. The rotary had to return to Havelock, near Lincoln, for repairs. North Western mainline trains have been running regularly but up to six hours late. Russes that left O’Neill Sunday morning for Grand Island and Ainsworth were forced to turn back. Norfolk busses were cancelled, but the Eastbound Sioux City bus made its trip, travel ling late. The O’Neill district of the Nebraska highway department was spending its share of the $200, 000 weekly highway maintenance bill. Gov ernor Peterson said Tuesday he didn’t know how long the department could continue the heavy task j without running out of money. John 1). Osenbaugh, head of the O’Neill state highway department headquarters, ex plained that equipment in this district has been running every possible hour of the day “when er it is practicable.” Equipment is being held in the garage about one-third of the time for repairs and waiting for new storms to sub side. Osenbaugh explained that in the entire his tory of the department there has never been such a gigantic task. Several times during the week he warned that motorists should venture out only if the trip is a “life-or-death matter.” Ice added to the hazard I of the snow-choked highways. The new power line between O’Neill and Nor folk, linking the O’Neill Consumers Public Power district with the hydro-electric plants in the mid | central part of the state, broke early Sunday. Un til Monday evening the O’Neill grid was ' being “fed’’ by local sources and through the Belden substation. A one-hour blackout was imposed Monday evening. Most Northwestern Bell telephone trunk lines were intact out of O’Neill, except to Ainsworth, but ice between Norfolk and Fremont restricted normal communications with Omaha and other points East, South and North. The week’s weather has been characterized by the same old thing—snow and blow, snow and blow. Last Thursday was the coldest night dur ing the week—and season—when the mercury dipped to 23-degrees below zero. Visibility during the height of the storms Sunday and Monday was zero. For coldness^ the past seven days probably rivals all others of the Winter. Glen B. Custer, American Red Cross field di rector from the St. Louis, Mo., regional office, arrived in Q’Neill about 3 p. m. Wednesday from Chadron. He had been snowbound there and came to O’NeiTl by air. • - — - Storm Delays Van Dover Rites (Continued from page 1) man DeGroff and Ray Os born. On September 27, 1894, he was united in marriage to Belle Ellwood at Pierce. To this un ion two children were born, Zona Beatrice and Marshall Ev erett. Mrs. Van Dover died in 1908. In 1916 he married Bertha Leach. Two children, William and Ephriam, were born. Sisters—Mrs. Ella Sumner, of Portland, Ore., and Mrs. W. A. Booth, of Oklahoma City, Okla.: Brother—Emmet Van Dover of Texas; four grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Mr. Van Dover’s son, Ever ett, and Everett’s wife were flown into O’Neill Tuesday to make funeral arrangements They had been unable to reach O’Neill from Opportunity since j the death of the aged Mr. Van I Dover, who lived alone For income tax service see: R. H. ("Ray") Shriner in O'* 1 Neill. 34-36c Noon Wednesday, January 26 (Prices subject to change) Cream. No. 1 .60 Cream, No. l . .57 Eggs. No. 1 36 Heavy hens _ .25 Leghorn hens -..21 Roosters, stags _ .14 Corn. No. 2 yellow ... .. 1.30 Oats .65 Barley _;_ 1.05 Wheat 1.90 R.ve 1.35 O'NEILL LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Stearns, of South of Ewing, flew to O’Neill Wednesday in their Cessna airplane on a business trip. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stearns, of Neligh. were dinner guests Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs Howard Manson. James C. Moran, who is at tending a school of radio and television in Omaha, spent the weekend with his wife and family. Mrs. Robert Jonas’ mother has been "snowed in” here at her daughter’s home. THE FRONTIER WOMAN (Continued lrom page 7) print in The Frontier Woman, we give a three-months’ sub scription to The Frontier. Why not send us one? If you send recipes, be sure to copy them carefully and ac curately. All measurements should be level and directions easy to follow. We like to have you include a few hints and helps, time and \ labor saving ideas whenever you can. Original letters are particularly welcome, and you may sign a pen name but you must include your own name and address for the editor’s benefit. Send you letter to Mrs. Blanche Pease, The Frontier Woman, Atkinson, Nebr. —tfw— Did You Know — That it is easier to slice freshly baked bread if you will heat the knife blade? The next time you make corn meal mush, add a handful of raisins. Chill it and slice for quick frying. The men in the family will love this fruity touch. For a lunch box surprise, stuff pitted prunes with English wal nut halves or cream cheese. Buying packaged dates that come all ready pitted will save vou extra time when baking— particularly when time is prec ious. WEATHER SUMMARY Date High Low Pre. January 20 5-17 .01 January 21 5 -23 .07 January 22 5 -20 January 23 11-2 .01 January 24 0 -8 .03 January 25 5 -9 January 26 5 -8 _ Comes for Funeral — ATKINSON — Mrs. Gladys , Shupeck, of Lincoln, attended funeral services Wednesday for Lewis Slaymaker, 87, her un cle. MARRIAGE LICENSES Robert. James Burke, of O’- j Neill, and' Eileen M. Sullivan, of O’Neill, January 24. SICK & INJURED O’NEILL—Stanley Pi ice is ill at his home. . . . H. W. Tom linson, who lias been ill with lumbago for the past two weeks is “better”. . . . Miss Mavis Spry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Spry, is expected home from the Orthopedic hospital in Lincoln as soon as the roads are clear." Mis Spry submitted to an operation and has been a pa tient for three weeks. . . . Hugh Ray returned Friday from a week’s stay in an Omaha hos pital. . . . Clyde Streeter re turned home Wednesday fol lowing a two-months’ stay in the Veterans’ hospital at Lin coln. . . . Word has been re ceived here that Mrs. Goldie Libby, of Lincoln, formerly of O’Neill, is a patient of the Bryan Memorial hospital, in Lincoln, where she underwent a major operation. She is re ported to be getting along as well as can be expected, and wishes to hear from her O’Neill friends. . . . L. M. Merriman slipped off a scaffold at the Merri Dr. Pepper Bottling Co. about a week ago. He is recup erating at home. . . . J. T. Sul livan returned from a Cleve land hospital and is staying with his brother, Thomas J Sullivan, and family. LYNCH—Mrs. Scott Gray has been released from the Lynch hospital and is convalescing at her home. . . . Vac Tomek, who was recently released from the hospital, has returned for fur ther care. . . . Louis Cranford and son, John, of Spencer, were here Thursday, January 13, to make arrangements for Louis to enter the Veterans hospital in Lincoln. . . . Mrs. George Clas sen, of Spencer, submitted to an operation Friday, January 14, at the Sacred Heart hospital. She had been brought here via plane a few days before. Mrs Classen is the mother of Andy Classen, of Lynch. . . . Mrs. Harold Smik le, of Bristow, was here Janu ary 14, to have some teeth ex tracted. . . . George Tuch has been ill. CHAMBERS — Joe Shonka, who submitted to an appendect omy at the Norfolk hospital re cently, has returned to his home. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and Janie, and Grace Lee Shultz are planning to leave for Auburn, Wash., as soon as Mr. Jackson recovers from an illness, which caused them to postpone their trip. . . . Mrs. Charles Tange man suffered a severe stroke re cently. Mrs. Tangman lives with her son, Arthur Tangeman. . . . Judy Mitchell is recovering from pneumonia. . . . John Al bers, jr., recently injured his hand while working on a car at the Ford Motor Co. . . . Cecil Lee Paxton was on the sick list last week. . . Mrs. Gauis Winter more and daughter, Carolyn, were ill with the flu last week. ATKINSON — Carl Deemer, Atkinson resident, was taken to the Stuart hospital Wednes day in a Seger ambulance. She suffered a stroke early Tuesday and her condition is “poor”. PAGE!—Harvey Cullen, who hass been sick at his home in Page for a few weeks, was taken to the O’Neill hospital on Qofnr/-J otr ENGLER RITES ARE HELD IN ATKINSON j Lifelong Holt Woman, 53, Dies at Gordon After < 8 Months’ Illness _ ATKINSON — Funeral ser vices for Mrs. Andrew J. Eng ler, 53, were held at 9:30 a. m. Monday in St. Joseph’s Catholiic church. Burial was delayed until 5 p. m. Tuesday because of adverse weather conditions. Interment was in i St. Joseph’s cemetery. . Mrs. Engler, who had been seriously ill for eight months, died at 11:30 a. m. Tuesday, January 18, in a Gordon hos pital. where she had been a patient since January 2. At Gordon s'he was under J the care of a daughter, Mrs. Geraldine Hollstein, of Hay Springs, a registered nurse. The late Mrs. Engler was a lifelong resident of Holt coun ty. A daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. John Bouska, she was born near Atkinson. Survivors include: Widower; daughters—Mrs. Kathleen Lyn ders, of Westmont, 111.; Mrs. Geraldine Hollstein, of Hay Springs; Sister Mary Nicole (Natalie), of Benedictine con vent at Atchinson, Kans., and Mary Ellen Engler, of Atkin son. She also leaves three grandchildren, two brothers and four sisters. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY ; LOST: A cocoa brown suede purse lost Christmas week belonging to Miss Marilyn Moore. Inside contents in cluded a pair of black gloves and a pearl rosary. Please return to Mrs. Emmet Moore. O'Neill. 38c FOR RENT: Furnished house, completely modern. Good lo cation.—C. G. Seibken, O’ Neill, phone 279-W. 38tf ROOM FOR RENT: For clean man.—Mrs. Larry Johnson, phone 409LJ, O’Neill. 38tf INMAN—Mrs. Max Wanser submitted to an operation Sat urday at a hospital in Sioux City. Her condition is “good.” Mrs. Melvin Ruzicka, of O’ | Neill, acompanied Mrs. Wanser ! to Sioux City . . . Mrs. Bert Kopejtka, of Inman, has been ill since Wednesday, January 19. On two occasions Dr. O. W. French has visited the Ko pejtka home. Mrs. Kopejtka is reported to be feeling better. PAGE—Gene Harvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Harvey, was taken by plane to the hos pital at Orchard recently. DELOIT—Bill Sehi has been ill but is “improving.” More Chambers News Lloyd Durre has been of as sistance to the residents of Chambers and vicinity during the recent storms. He with his airplane have provided a way — -• — — - I ' ■ V/1 Vt llll.T VJ1 UUblVll IV/i B.F.G. SILVERTOWN Lowest tost per mile PREMIUM B.F.G. DEFIANCI SILVERTOWN B.F.G. 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