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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1949)
EMER NEAL, 74, EXPIRES HERE Came To Holt in 1912: Farmed in O’Neill Area For 12 Years Funeral services were con ducted here Tuesday at 2 p «n. in the Wesleyan Methodist dhrunrh for Elmer Neal, 74. Rev. M H. Grosenbach officia ted and burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery. Pallbearers were: Robert Farris, George Timmerman, Oscar Timmerman, Bennie Timmerman. Richard Timmer man and Otto Timmerman, all «f O’Neill. Mr Neal died Sunday morn ing at 3 o’clock at his home here after a lingering illness. Born in Maryville, Mo., on January 8, 1875, the late Mr. Neal came to Holt county 32 years ago from Neligh. For about 12 years he farmed in the O’Neill region and then in 1928 came to O’Neill. The late Mr, Neal married Florence- Gearhardt June 9, 1915, at Neligh and to them five children were born. Survivors include: widow, Florence; sons—Claude, Clyde and Orville, all of O’Neill; daughters—Mrs. Mable Green and Elma June, both of O’ Neill; six grandchildren and a brother, James, also of O’Neill. Mercury Ranges From3-to41-Above (Continued from page 1) However, many continue to employ rigid voluntary precau tions against any possible threat of a blizzard, as food stuffs, cat tle feed and fuel are being kept up to a peak supply. This week’s weather sum mary, based on 24-hour periods ending at 8 a.h. daily, follows: Date High Low Prec, December 15 28 15 December 16 41 18 December 17 30 15 December 18 32 15 December 19 41 15 December 20 31 6 T December 21 14 3 Pleads Guilty To Drink. Drive Charge— Floyd S. Johnson, otf Spen cer, Tuesday was fined $25 and costs by Justice of the Peace H. W. Tomlinson, sen tenced to 10 days in jail and had his drivers’ license was suspended for six months after he pleaded guilty to "operat ing a motor vehicle while un- j der the influence of intoxica ing liquors.” Charges were fil ed by O’Neill city police after he was arrested Monday night. Milton Grimes, who attends Nebraska Wesleyan university at Lincoln, was expected home Wednesday for the Christmas holidays. INCOME TAX For assistance in filing your reports, call on GEO. C. ROBERTSON Res. Phone 161-W O’Neill 33-38 Send Popcorn Balls lo Mission— AMELIA — Bethany Free Methodist WMS met Wednes day, December 14, with Mrs. Melton Clemmens. Devotional was led by Mrs. Dickson taken from Matthew X, versise 16-20, followed by a song, “Oh, Come All Ye Faithful." Roll call was answered by a scripture verse or testimony. The lesson was led by Mrs. George Atkinson. Topic: "Con ditions in China.” It was decided to send a box to Edwin Scudler and to meet at the Stacy Barnett home that same evening and make popcorn balls to send to the Brainard mission school in South Dakota. Dismissal followed prayer. The hostess served lunch. Next meet ing will be at the home of Em ma Fisher. MRS. R. R. GRUBB, CHAMBERS, DIES Pioneer Resident Came To Molt County in 1899 CHAMBERS — Funeral ser vices were conducted dor Mrs. R. R. Grubb, 74, in the parlors of the Baptist church here Sun day at 2 p m. Rev. L. M McEl heron officiated and burial was in the Chambers cemetery. Hymns were sung by a quar tet composed of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Adams, Mrs. Letha Cook and Robert Turner, with Mrs. Robert Turner, accompanist. Pallbearers were: William Reninger, Norman Reninger, Ned Brady, Clarence Wyant, Vernon Smith and James Ras mussen. The late Mrs. Grubb died Thursday morning at 7 o’clock. Lois Annie Davis, third daugh ter of the late Rev. Francis R. and Lavina S. Davis, was born July 26, 1875, near Glasgow, Mo. Shortly after she married Robert H. Grubb at Trenton, Mo., on September 2. 1895, the couple came to Nebraska and settled in the Chambers com munity. To them a son was born. She became a member of the Methodist church when a young girl and then transferred her membership to the Chambers Baptist church. The late Mrs. Grubb had been in failing health for several years and confined to her home tor the last six months. Survivors include: husband; son- -Francis C., of Dubois, Wyo.; three grandchildren; four great-grkndchildren; sisters — Mrs. Jennie Greenstreet, of Sed ro Wooley, Wash.; Mrs. Ruth Mehuroh, of Eugene, Ore.; Mrs. Cordia Snath and Mrs. Ruby Martin, of Chambers; and a brother—Claude W. Davis, of Debeque, Colo. T-Sgt. Floyd Caulfield, re cruiting officer of the A i r Force, is visiting his sister, Mrs. Joe Cunningham, and other relatives. Sergeant Caul field, who has been stationed at Topeka, Kans., will be transferred to Briggs Air Force Field at El Paso, Tex. Serg eant Caulfield plans to con tinue his carreer in the army. He has already served for 23 years. THE MEMORY LINGERS ON A jolly good way to remember your friends and relatives this Christmas is to send gift sub script ions to The Fron tier. They are easy to or der. They last all year and ■ the cost is small compared to the pleasure given. Each gift will be announced in your name with a beautiful printed card mailed to reach the addressee just the right time before Christmas With each NEW sub scription a copy of The Diamond Jubilee Edition will be sent FREE! MAKE WANTS KNOWN TO SANTA ______ (Continued from page 1) Virginia Lawrence, 3. sister of Bonnie: “A dolly with a bot tle, a book I want a washing machine." Richard Hill. 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R Hill: “Blocks and a gun." Charles Hill, 3, Richard’s brother: “A gas station and a gun." Diane Gillespie, 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrr. W. B. Gillespie: “A doll that wets her pants, lit tle silver tea dishes.” Timothy Gerber, 2, son of Rev. and Mrs. Ralph Gerber: “A sled." Beryl Gerdes, 7, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beryl Gerdes: “One is a motor scooter and a two-wheel bicycle and I don’t know what else.” (The interviewer said she hoped he’d get at least one of these gifts and Beryl said, “I’d rather have the motor scooter because I’ve got a three-wheel bike.”) Roberta Becker, 5, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Becker: "I want a big doll, big doll clothes, some little doll clothes and story books.” Richard (“Dickie”) Marcellus, 4, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. j Marcellus: “A two-holster gun and that’s all.” Michelle Lower, almost 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Lower: “A puppy. I think that will be enough.” Dennis Cooper, 2, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Cooper: "A bike, ball.” Charlene Larson, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lar son: “A baby doll, bike.” Leona Winchell, 2, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Winch ell: "A dolly, buggy, a bed.” Sharon Heermann, 7, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred O. Heermann: “Oh, some dishes. That’s all I’ve wanted.” Patty Heerman, 5, sister of Sharon: "A doll, a magic skin doll." Mary Elizabeth Gatz, 10, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Gatz: “I want a doll for Christ mas with all the clothes. It’s the last one I’ll get." (Santa usually stops bringing dolls after 10 years-old) “A five year diary, a billfold and that’s about all.” Diana Bates, 2%, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bates: “Hi, a dolly,” Sandra Laursen, almost 3, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Laursen: "Hello, Santa Claus, a doll buggy, a doll and Dickie wants a sled.” Dottie Lou Havranek, 26 month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Havranek: “A blue bicycle." Carol Holly, 4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Holly: “A dolly, a little cabinet and a lit tle sink." Judy Adamson, 25-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Adamson: “Highehair, a buggy and iron.” Sandra Long, 3%, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Noal Long: “A dolly house, a blackboard and some other little things, but not too much because he has to leave some for other little girls and boys." Advance 8 Scouts At Court of Honor Eight Scouts of troop 210, of the Covered Wagon council, were advanced Wednesday night, December 14, to star rank at a candlelight court of honor. The ceremony was' held at the American Legion audit orium here. Those advanced were: John Brady, Dale Strong, Dale and Paul Fetrow. Don Peterson, Darrel Wiengartner, Eddie Totmlinson and Billy Malloy. Troop Committee Chairman M E. Jacobson, who was in charge, presented the awards to the Scouts’ parents who in turn pinned them on the Scout. As each Scout was called for his award he lit a candle for a point in the Scout oath. Ira George, superintendent of the O’Neill public schools, addressed the Scouts on pre sent day culture and the S«>ut oatb. Rev. V. R. Bell, advisor to the Explorer Scouts, paral leled George’s address with a short talk about applying the Scout oath to the routine of everyday life. Off-Campus Courses To Be Offered Two second semester off - campus college courses will be offered through the Holt coun ty superintendent’s office. Miss Elja McCullough said Tuesday, An art course, through the University of Nebraska, will commence January 29. The ot her course, hand crafts, will be given through the Wayne State Teachers college. Con vening date for it has not yet been set. Miss Lula Way and Ray Shriner, both of Wayne, will be the instructors for the hand crafts course. Classes will be held on Sat urday at the Holt county court house. Sixty-nine recently completed first semester off-campus col lege course. Miss McCullough concluded Give The Frontier for Xmas' Gift cards will be sent. Hereford Sale Grosses $14,001 BUTTE — A large crowd from North Nebraska and Southern South Dakota came to Butte Saturday, to appraise the offering of Hereford cattle presented by the Niobrara Val ley Hereford Breeders. „ Noble Inglett, Hereford Breed er from Lucas, S- D., judged tihe show and picked for his champion lot 18, LH Bozato 21st owned by L. Lechtenberg. Fritz Bros, lot 7, Sheridan 23 rd, nozed out W. G. Sire’s lot 40, Paladin Mixer 36th, to take the reserve champion place. Lawrence Lechtenberg show ed the champion and reserve champion heifers lot 20 and 21 respectively- Both daughters of Via Bozato 9th. The bulls were divided into eight classes for the show with first place spots being divided by L. J. Lechtenberg, of Butte; Fritz Bros., of Niobrara; Wal do Frost, of Stuart; C. C. Nel son, of Bristow; W. G- Sire, of Butte; and Floyd Whitaker, of Chambers. In the sale that followed prices ruled on the conserva tive side with buyers getting good values throughout the sale. Bidding was active on the entire offering. 49 lots sold for $14,001. The top bulls av eraged $436. 28 bulls of service champion bull consigned by; age averaged $356. ■ Reserve Fritz Bros, topped the sale and was purchased by W. D. Nel son of Verdigre, Nebraska, for $500. The champion, consigned by L- J- Lechtenberg, sold to Joe Dobrovonly & sons, of At kinson, at $460. Legion in Drive For Overseas Toys Commander Gordon O. Har per, of Simonson post 93 of the American Legion here, announc ed this week the post will co operate in the collection of “Tide of Toys” for children overseas. The local Legion post is co operating with the national headquarters in the drive for toys to be shipped to children in foreign countries. Harper urged all children and parents to contribute at least one toy to the drive. Toys will be collected at the American Le gion auditorium the day aftei Christmas. These will be sent, in conjunction with other toys collected, by American Legion posts throughout the country in an overseas shipment. Millions of European childicn will not have toys this winter, Harper explained. They are bet ter fed, but the joys that make Christmas gay in the United States are still very much lack ing over there. On the other hand many O’Neill children would be glad to spare a toy the day after Christmas. 70 Attend CDA Yuletide Party The annual Catholic Daught ers of Aimerica Christmas par ty was held Tuesday night at the Knights of Columbus' half A two - course dinner was served to 70 guests, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. Interior of the hall and tables were decorated in yule colors. Gifts were ex changed. Cards were played for en tertainment with Mrs. John Hickey winning high; Miss Claire Conway, low; Mrs. Mark Schelkoff, all-cut. For entertainment seven girls sang. They were Rosemary Bab!, Karen Donohoe, Jonie Sullivan, Lavonna Miller, Jo ann Langan, Mary Kay Turn er, Patty Judge. Ladies on the entertainment committee were Mrs. Mac Simonson, chairman, Mrs. J. P. Protovinsky, Mrs. Adolph Jilg, Mrs. Walter Don ohoe, Margaret Allen, Mrs Vince Sudhy, Mrs. Mary Price, Mrs. Simon B o s n and Mrs. Merle Hickey. KIN DIES Word was received by A. A. Hiatt and C. E. Hiatt that their brother-in-law, Hugh Cleveland, of Boulder, Colo., passed away. The funeral was Tuesday, De cember 13. Mrs. Cleveland is the former Hazel Hiatt. Greet Santa— A large crowd was in Cham bers Saturday to greet Santa Claus on his arrival and to en joy the show at the town hall. The warmth of spirit that accompanies Avery Christmas season is with us again m 1949. Our wish is that you can participate to the fullest ^ in a universal i MERRY CHRISTMAS «$? i^t9 49 L. G GILLESPIE : INSURANCE AGENCY O’Neill Phone 218 O’NEILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lange, of Atkinson, had dinner last Thursday with Mrs. Hazel Boat man Mr. Lange had brought in some cattle for the sale here. i Mrs. Lawrence Rothchild, of i Atkinson, visited her daughter, Mrs. Arthur Dexter last Thurs day. Edward Campbell, and the Misses Nancy Froelich and Bar bara Birmingham, are attend ing a party at the Warrior hotel in Sioux City today (Thursday). ' Mr. and Mrs. . Louis Niles, Mr. and Mrs., Vernon Lorenz, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dexter, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey SdWyer and Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Gt'ben bowled as a man’s team and a woman’s team in Ainsworth Saturday. ■ ’ Mr. and Mrs. G. R- Nickdlas and Bobbie Jo expect to Spend Christmas with their parents in DeWitt and Wilber. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nissen and daughter and Mrs. Pete Nissen, all of Page, were guest Monday for dinner and during the afternoon at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Hay nes. Miss Patti Kaiser is expected Saturday from Chicago, 111., to spend the holiday with her grandmother, Mrs. John Carr, and other relatives. She will also be a houseguest of Miss Nancy Froelich. Callers last Thursday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cone were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lorenz, of Inman, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Reis, of Atkinson. Gregory Stuve left Sunday for Omaha where he has accept ed a new position. He will come during the weekend for Mrs. Stuve and they will spend Christmas in Norfolk. She will join him in Omaha as soon as he finds housing. Guests Saturday at te home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B Marcellus were Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Mar cellus, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Rentschler and children and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marcellus, all of Stuart, and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Schweigert and chidren, of Colome, S. D. Miss Joan Brady is expected from Lincoln Friday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd W. Brady. Mrs. Lorena Duffy and daugh ter, Marilyn Lou, of Casper, Wyo., are spending the holidays with her father, L. A. Simonson, and other relatives. Stephen Wallace and his brother, Robert, both students at the medical school at Creigh ton university in Omaha, arrived Tuesday* to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Wallace. Expecting to arrive Friday from Omaha will be Miss Jane Froelich and Mr. and Mrs. Jack McDonald. They will visit the girls' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Froelich. Another daugh ter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Wanser and children, of Holly Springs, la., will also spend Christmas here. Mr. and Mrs. Francis Curran and children and Mrs. L. A. Ott were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Vir gil L. Laursen. Mi-, and Mrs. Dan Snyder re turned last Thursday from Kan sas City, Mo., where they had spent three days. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hipwell and two sons, of Hastings, were weekend guests at the home of the latter’s brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. II. J. Lohaus and family, Mrs. J. C. Reynolds and sons and Miss Leona Jansen, of Twin Falls, Ida., are expected to ar rive to spend Christmas with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Jansen and other rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Wilson and family expect to leave Fri day to visit relatives and friends in Creston, Des Moines and Har lan, la. They expect to return Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Noal E. Long and family expect to spend Christmas and Monday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Long, of Blair. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil L. Laur sen visited Mr. and Mrs. Arden Laursen Sunday in Venus. Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harder were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leidy. Visit Chambers— Mr. and Mrs. Dale Gilbert and daughters, of Atkinson, were in Chambers Saturday visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilbert. Firm Heads Fcle Employees— Many O’Neill business firms are entertaining their employ ees at Christmas dinner par ties. Among those giving par ties are: Midwest Motor com pany, J. M. McDonald, Gam bles, First National bank, Lee stores, Council Oak, Penney’s Ben Franklin, and McIntosh Jewelry stores J. L. Davis >vill give a din ner party at Slat’s cafe tonight (Thursday) in honor of Midwest employees 4 Joe Stutz, manager of the J. M. McDonald company, en tertained 12 employees at a steak dinner at Slat’s cafe on Monday evening. John Kemp furnished the entertainment. Tuesday evening employees of Gambles were entertained by Manager Gene Cantlon at a Christmas dinner party at Slat’s cafe. Manager G. C. DeBacker, of the J. C. Penney store, was host to a dinner on Monday, December 12, at the M & M cafe honoring employees. Thirty guests are expected to attend the First National bank Christmas party Friday, December 23, at the M & M cafe. The party is for all em ployees, former employees and their families. A candle light dinner was served Wednesday, December 15, to the employees of the Ben Franklin store. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Lucas were hosts and the dinner was served at Slat’s cafe. December 12, Manager H. Baumann, of the Lee stores, was host to a company dinner held at Slat’s cafe. Members of the staff of the store were honor ed. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. McIn tosh were hosts at a Christmas party Sunday evening at their home. The guests were their employes and their families. The guests were Mr. and Mrs Leo Culhane and Mr. and Mrs Roy D. Johnson. Games and cards were played for the en tertainment. Mr- and Mrs. J. H. Doerning entertained the employes of the Council Oak store at a Christ mas party at their home Mon day The annual Christmas pArty for Northwestern Bell Telephone Co. employees was held Wed nesday at the local office. A buf fet supper was served. Gift* were exchanged. Donald Sauser, H.S.S.R. of the Navy, arrived Monday to spend a week visiting his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Sauser. Donald, who has beer stationed at San Diego, Calif will return on Monday, De cember 26. isMarheti Noon, Wednesday, Dec. 21 (Prices subject to change) Cream, No. 1 _._.62 Cream, No 2 _ .58 Heavey hens -.15 Stags _.12 Old Roosters _ .10 Leghorn hens_L_ .13 Yellow com, No 2 ... 1.00 Rye _ 1.10 Oats _.70 Barley _.90 Happy Holiday May ~6>ur ■ ^irisTwas U Merry Here’s Health and A Wealth of Joy This CHRISTMAS DAY ELITE CAFE Mr. and Mrs. Max Berger, Pat & Alice CLOSED ALL DAY CHRISTMAS — O’NEILL — 7^e night le-ftre Ohristmas... Few experiences surpass m beauty that hush of wonderf ul expectancy that falls over the home on Christmas eve. This season of 1040 holds that in store for you. LLOYD COLLINS IMPLEMENT CO. Your John Deere Dealer in O’Neill — Phone 365 —