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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 5, 1950)
Teen Tattler — Tempus Fugit! And If You Don’t Believe It Take a Whirl Thru These Activities BY PAT BRENNAN Hi teenagers! It was a gay affair for many of th)e skaters down at the Rol lerdrome which was open until il2:30 a. m. in ushering in the New Year. But not all teen Pat Brennan agers went to the Roller dame for there were nine tired girls who came home from Atkin son that night. In fact parties i n many nearby towns were infiltrated by young O’ Neillites. It has been an eventful year for us young people- Just to remind you, here is a preview of 1949: March 15—O’Neill high pre sented “His First Dress Suit” which received a “superior” in the dramatic contest at Atkin son. March 16—Nancy Beha sang on the “Voice of The Frontier.” (Later she sang on KOIL.) March 17—Mareen Mahony and George Shdemaker were Queen and King of the Irish fair at St. Mary’s. April 13—The nine Holt coun ty schools participated in Holt county government for a day. In late April the Boy Scouts were revived again. April 22—Ivalyn Brady re ceived a scholarship to the Ne braska University. May 2 — John O’Neill won first place for his American es- j say. May 3 — “Inner Willy’ was presented by the OHS seniors, j May 4—Mr. and Mrs. Meyer gave a convocation talk onj “Russia” to the students of O’- j Neill high and St. Mary’s. May 6—Johnnie Mullen pro- j vided music for the teenage dance. May 9—Vickey (Zee) Zakrz- j ewski was crowned Queen of the May at St. Mary’s. May 10—O’Neill juniors and seniors held their annual ban quet at the “Stork club.” May 11—Senior class of O’ Neill and St. Mary’s were treat ed to a free movie by Mr. and Mrs. S- Downey. May 12—The Forty - Niners were guests of the St. Mary’s juniors' at a banquet and prom. May 17—The annual mother daughter Girl Scout banquet was held; St. Mary’s seniors treated the juniors to a skating party at the rrollerdrome. May 22—Beverly Boelter and Darrel Weingartner were chos en as representatives to girls’ and boys’ state. May 24-25 — O’Neill high and St. Mary’s academy gradu ation. June—Donna Mae Fuhrer was given honor as the first teen ager of the month. July 16—Lee Kjlsen, of Val entine, was guest director of the municipal band. An enter tainment committee was form DR. GILDERSLEEVE. O.D. OPTOMETRIST Permanent Offices In Hagensick Building Phone 167 O'NEILL NEBR. Eyes Examined . Glasses Fitted ed to liven up the teenage dan ces. Barbara Bennett was in terviewed on television in Wash ington D C. August 28 — Benefit teen dance (which netted over $50) for St. Anthony’s hospital. The municipal band made several band trips. Burwell, >14; Croftqn, 16; Atkinson Hay Days, 17-18; Spencer, 31; Holt county fair, September2; Win ner, S. D., 5. September 6—Schools open ed and the circus came to town. Senior class presidents were elected: Jack Gatz, St. Mary’s; Darrel Weingartner, O’Neill high. Ed McCarthy and Larry Morris are cheerleaders for St. Mary’s'. September 21—Wauneta Ans pach won “superior” in baton twirling contest held at Neligh. October3—Elizabeth Schaffer and Paul Shelhaimer won first prizes at initiation dance at O’ Neill high. October 18—OHS presented a play entitled “Nine Girls.” October 19—(Marked the be ginning of the Thespian club at O’Neill high. Claude Cole was e ected president. November 10—Homecoming at St. Mary’s featured Helen A. Lee and Shorty Miles' as Queen and King. November 111 — Marked the end of St. Mary’s undefeated football season. Noyember 18—The juniors of Holt county high schools part ticiapated in Holt county gov ernment for a day. The juniors at St. Mary’s presented their class play, “Smilin’ Through.” A ice Scofield was chosen edi tor of the O’Neill annual. Don Calkins placed second chair in the bass section at the state music clinic. November 22—O’Neill jun iors presented “China Boy”, class play. December 7—O’Neill musio department gave a program consisting of a varity of (music. December 19—St. Mary’s pre sented “Madonna’s Choice,” a Christmas play in honor of Father O’Sullivan. December 24—O’Neill high band and chorus were heard over the “Voice of The Fron tier.” Shorty Miles received honors from the Omaha World-Herald and Don Calkins received no tation from the Lincoln Jour nal in state football circles. December 30—A non-posted basketball game was played be tween St. Mary’s alumni and St. Mary’s academy. The funds will be used for basketball suits for St. Mary’s. Academy won by a narrow margin. That’s it for ’49! Let’s work hard again this year and see what the review of 1950 will be. Happy New Year, this year and every year. Return from Iowa— Mr. and Mrs. Ed Wilson and family returned Monday, De cember 26, from Creston, la., where they visited Mrs. Wil son’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Daughton, and her brother, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Daughton and family- They also visited Mr. Wilson’s mother, Mrs. Harry J. Wilson and family, of Des Moines. On their return trip visited relatives and friends in Guthrie Center and Harlan, la. ENJOY BEER f BLATZ * COUNTRY CLUB * HAMM’S DISTRIBUTED BY O’Neill Beverage Company John Stuifbergen, Prop. Phone 422 DANCE - O’NEILL American Legion Ballroom “Where the Big Bands Play” ★ ★ ★ DELL CLAYTON and His Orchestra THURSDAY JANUARY 12 Adm.: $1 Per Person (Tax Incl.) Club Votes $20 to Childrens’ Hospital i CELIA — The Celia Home makers met Wednesday, Decem ber 21, at the home of Mrs. Mark Hendricks, for the annual Christmas party. Regular business meeting was held and $20 was given the Chil rens Memorial hospital in O- I maha Mystery sisters’ names wero revealed and names were drawn ! for next year. Grab bag gifts ; also were drawn. A lunnh was served. Visitors were Mrs. Asa I Woods, Mrs. Emma McKathnie, Mrs- Chas. Smith, Mrs. Edna ! Hendricks and Miss Ruth Lind berg. Next meeting will be with Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg, on January 25. Other Celia News Mr- and Mrs. Frank Kilmur ry and Mary Catherine spent Christmas day with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. August Tro shynski. Monday, December 26, the children of Mrs. Chas. Smith gathered at her horrie in Atkin son for their Christmas celebra tion. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith and children; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Heiser and children: Mr. and Mrs. Merrill Smith and child ren; Mr. and Mrs- Raymond Garwood and children; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, of Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Focken and daughter, Marjorie, and Mr- and Mrs. Bill Zinska and family wert? Christmas dinner guests at the Jake Braun home. Mr. and Mrs. Le Roy Hoff man and son, Roger, spent; Christmas day with his grand mother, Mrs. Amelia Hoffman. Mr. and Mrs. George Beck and son, Duarte, were Christ mas guests at the home of her sister, Mrs. Clarence Johnson, and family of Stuart. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mlinar and Mr- and Mrs. Ed Mlinar. Mr. and Mrs. George Beck and son, Duane, attended the Christmas celebration of the Joe Mlinar family at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mlinar, on Saturday, December 24. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Edward Mlinar, Mr. | and Mrs. Charley Mlinar and ; Son, Dale, and her mother, Mrs. j John Dobias, Mr. and Mrs. Clahence Johnson and daught er, Marval Jean of Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Duane Lockman and twins, Glen and Gary, of Stu art, also Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith and Leile. Miss Dorothy Scott had Christmas with her sister, Mrs Chas. Dobias, and family. The Victor Frickel family is having water installed in their home. Conrad Frickel. helped them put in a new sink Thurs day, December 15. Frank Kilmurry helped O. A. Hammerberg' butcher a hog, Thursday afternoon, December 15. George Goldfuss shelled com for Marvin Focken Thursday, December 20. Clarence Focken also assisted his brother with the shelling. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendricks and children and Miss Ruth Lindberg went to O’Neill Thurs day evening, December 22, to meet their son, Robprt, who ealme homle for Christmas va cation. from Miltonvale, Kans., where he is attending school. Mr. and MrS- O. A. Hammer berg were Christmas day din ner guests at the Lawrence Smith home. Alex Forsythe was a Christ mas day dinner guests at the Ted Baumeister home. Oti< r guests were: Arlene Baumeis- j ter, Corpus Christie, Tex.; and | Le Roy Baumeister and wife, 1 of O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Black more and son Bob, were Christ mas day dinner guests at the home of Bernard’s sister, Mrs. Gene Scott, and family, of Lu cas, S. D. ROYAL THEATER — O'NEILL — Friday - Saturday January 6-7 Paramount presents STREETS OF LAREDO Color by Technicolor With William Holden, William Bendix, Macdonald Carey, Mona Freeman. Adm. 42c plus tax 8c. Total 50c Children 10c. plus tax 2c. Total 12c Matinee Saturday 2:30 Sunday - Monday - Tuesday January 8-9-10 UNDER CAPRICORN Never has Ingrid Bergman look ed lovlier than in this somber romance laid in Australia of the 1830’s. Adm. 42c. plus tax 8c. total 50c Children 10c, plus tax 2c: Total 12c Matinee: Sunday, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday - Thursday January 11-12 David Niven and Jane Wyman in KISS IN THE DARK With Victor Moore, Wayne Mor ris, Broderick Crawford. Adm. 42c, plus lax 8c; total 50c Children 10c, plus tax 2c; Total 12c ri MO IE FAYS - 3 ~ THURSDAY - FRIDAY MOONALDS SATURDAY Homemakers' sale of brand new, fresh new home needs! Compare values! Come for your share of super savings! Remember last year’s bargain scoop? These buys are even better! Once a year J. M. McDonald Co. cuts white goods prices to the bone. This year they’re lower still, lowest in 8 years, lowest you may see in some timel Sale! Introducing our Money-Bak sheets Brand new sheets, made for g** g mam us exactly as you want them. 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