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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (April 20, 1950)
Regional Stock Meeting Slated (Continued from page 1) Monahan, Hyannls rancher, Ste phen Hart, of Denver, Colo., who is attorney for the National Live Stock Tax committee, will be present at the O’Neill meet ing. Mr. Hart is a national au thority on tax matters of the livestock producer. The interest of the livestock producer will be challenged to the application of the Packers and Stockyards act of 1921, a Congressional act delegating powers of the United States de partment of agriculture to es tablish regulations in that de partment of the industry. Dis rict Supervisor F. G. Fitz-Roy, of Omaha, will explain the pro tection this act, as since amend ed, renders stockmen. Among other Omaha people who plan to attend are Phil Moore, man ager of the Journal-Stockman, and market representatives. Rufus M. Howard will dis cuss the functioning of the state department of agricul ture and inspection of which he is director. This state de partment consists of 11 divis ions, and the activity of sev eral apply to the livestock in dustry. Irwin Adamson, chairman of the road committee of the Ne braska Stock Growers associa tion, will discuss with the group the pertinent subject, “Nebras ka’s Road Problems.” Mr. Ad amson, a prominent Cody ranch er, is interested in roads for the ranch country, but has studied the entire highway picture of the state. uuurt-ss, me vopic oi wrncn might seem remote to the Ne braska cattleman, but neverthe less is a matter of world affairs today, will be delivered by Geo. Hartman, a Czechoslovakian ref ugee, now a student at Hastings college. Son of a prominent law yer in Prague prior to World War II, Hartman suffered the loss of his parents at the hands of the Germans. He was impris oned by the Germans and like wise by the Russians when he returned to recoup the family interests after the war. His suc cessful escape to the American zone of Germany and thence to America will be told in his ad dress entitled, "What It Means to Lose Your Freedom.” Hast ing college president, William Marshall French, will introduce the speaker. Secretary W. A. Johnson will report on recent activities of the Nebraska Stock Growers as sociation. O’Neill stockmen will be interested in the position tak en by the association on their behalf in matters of assess ments, the army’s proposal to purchase grade B beef, bone meal importation and similar communications. Association President Watson told The Frontier he “is eager for all stockmen and their wives to avail themselves of the op portunity to attend this live stock meeting. Only by working together to solve our common problems can we hope to keep abreast and ahead of the cur rent swift-changing economic conditions which affect each and everyone of us." Junior S,lock Growers Also to Meet— All junior stock growers, boys and girls who are inter ested in livestock production, ■are invited to attend the re gional meeting of the Nebraska Stock Growers association at O'Neill on Wednesday, April 26. The Junior Stock Growers are planning their own regis tration when the adult stock folks register at the lobby of Royal theatre building at 10:30 a. m. When the juniors meet they will show stereoptie slides and if enough are present, space will be reserved at the banquet table so all can eat together. Junior Stock Growers Presi dent James Monahan, of Hyan nis. invites all young livestock folks not affiliated vyith the senior organization, to attend the O’Neill meeting April 26. Both James and Rex Messer - smith, of Alliance, who are stu dents at the University of Ne braska, will be present. MARRIAGE LICENSES Wayne L Anderson, 20, of Duff, and Myrna Rae Brewer, 19, of Ainsworth, April 13. Russell David Moler, 22, and Joanne Leigh Simonson, both of O’Neill, April 17. Roy Sauers returned Wednes day, April 5, from Long Beach, Calif.* Mrs. Sauers remained to be near their daughter, Mrs. Warren Barkhuff, who has been ill for several months. Lynch Will Lose ! Doctor Wyrens LYNCH — Dr. Donald Wy rens, Lynch phyician and sur geon, has made an association ship in Dacaville, Calif., and plans to leave Lynch sometime in June. This is an advance ment in his profession. Dr, Wyrens hopes to leave Lynch with a new doctor tak ing up his practice here. Other Lynch News The Len Martz family visit ed at the Wayne Martz home near Chambers one day last week. Mrs. John Henry returned to her home in Glenda, Wyo., af ter an extended stay at the Ruth Mikxelson home. Mrs. C. W Christenson re turned home Monday, April 10, having visited relatives in Ne braska City, Omaha and Lin coln. Herbert Rossmeier, of Sidney, came Saturday for a weekend visit with relatives. His wife and 2 sons returned home with him Sunday, they having visit ed here the past 2 weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Stan ley and baby, of Lincoln, are here visiting at the E. Rohde home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Collins and baby, of Loup City, spent several days at the Elmer Chris tenson home east of here. Billy Coleman, of Spencer, visited several days last week at Willmer Crawford’s. Ralph Pease, of Niobrara, was a guest at Lynch Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wurtz and baby, of Spencer, visited at the Fred Wurtz home on Sunday. w _l «f. n_r tp . i iwj . diiu ivii a. via i\vi ia i are here from Florida, having been Called here to the bedside of the latter’s father, Frank Mulhair, sr., who is seriously ill. Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jehorek returned home from Omaha Saturday. Frances Nemie re turned to her home in Omaha with thctm* having spent the past 10 days visiting Boyd coun ty relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Zaek returned to their home in Lin coln recently. Mrs. John Kopeeky and Hel en and Joe Kopeeky, of Spen cer, visited John Kopeeky at the Sacred Heeart hospital Sat urday. Mrs- L. Ludwig and Lee Ann, of Spencer, visited Gaylinc Cas ey at the Lynch hospital Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Davey are in Lincoln where they plan to attend the marriage of Wayne Davy this week. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kalkow ski were Sunday dinner gueests of Alvina Krammer at Spencer. Herman and Anna Marie Schochenmaler, of Bonesteel, S. D., were Sunday dinner guests at the Albert Kalkowski home. Linda Courtney and Virgil King were honor guests at a birthday anniversary party at the Fred King home Friday, April 7, celebrating their 3rd birthdays. Carl Spencer was honor guest at a birthday party on Wednes day, April 12, at the Clarence Moody home. Pinochle was played after which a lunch was served. Carl received many gifts. Mr. and Mrs William Leaudt ke and children called at the Jerry Sixta home Saturday, April 8. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Courtney and Lorie Micanek were visit ors in Creighton recently. Mrs. Glen Craig returned to Lynch from California recently. She is awaiting the completion of arrangements for her and her children to go to Japan to be with her husband, Sgt. Glen Craig, who is now stationeed there. Mr. and Mi’s. Lorie Micanek entertained relatives on Easte ■ Sunday in honor of Mrs. Her bert Kossmeier and sons, who were visiting here from Sidney. Miss Francis Hambek, of Spencer, visited at the Martin Jehorek home recently. The Easter food sale spon sored by the Catholic Ladies on Saturday, April 8, proved to be a “huge sucess,” officials said. Mr- and Mrs. Herman Schoc henmaier and Carol Ann, of Bonesteel, S. D., Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Burback, of Wynot, and Dale Barta, of Verdel, were Easter Sunday guests at the Al bert Kalkowski home, helping Mrs. Burbach and Mr. Schoc henmaier celebrated their birthdays. Mrs. Schochenmaier baked and decorated the birth day cake. Pfe William Coleman is en joying a 50-day furlough with j his parents, the Fred Colemans, at Spencer. He has been station ed in Alaska. The entire Cole man family visited at Wilmer Crawford’s in Lynch recently. Russell Johns now has em ploymeent in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Bjornsen plan to move to Memphis, Tenn., where they have employment Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Rhode | recently enjoyed a visit with their daughters, Cora, and fam ily of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ham mond and Paul, of San Diego. Calif., arrived Tuesday, April 11, for a 2 weeks' visit at the Frank Hammon and Ed John’s homes. The Haamnon’s are for mer Lynchites. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry S i x t a were visitors in Norfolk Thurs day, April 13. “Chuch” Thomas is now em ployed at the Haun Implement. Holt County Extension Council To Meet— Holt county demonstration ex tension council has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, April 27, to discuss achievement day plans, approaching high school girls on careers in home eco nomics and set up committees for ensuing year’s activities, ac cording to Mrs. Beryl Damkro ger, Holt county homejextension agent. The meeting is slated to be gin at 1:30 p.m. in the assembly room of the Holt county court house. Mrs. E. R. Carpenter, of Chambers, council chairman, will be in charge of the meet ing. ’Custer's Last Stand' Title of Play— EWING — The Ewing high school senior class has chosen “Custer’s Last Stand” for the annual class play. The play will be presented on April 27 and 28. Those who are taking part are: Jack Pruden, Jackie Hand, Catherine Hetonricks, Dave Cloyd, Eugene Kurpgeweit, Betty Jo Weber, Mert Dierks, Evelyn Ruroede, Altha Lou Miller, Nadine Steskal, Norma Gibson, and Glen Tuttle. The play is under the direction of Supt. A- S. Evans. Mrs. Lanman Is Honored— Mrs. Roy Lanman had her children home Sunday, April 9, to help her celebrate her birthday anniversary. They are Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Lanman and family, of Verdel, Mr. and Mrs George Mellor and family, of Atkinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Grenier and family. Bridal Party Feted— Mr. and Mrs. McKinley Sim onson entertained their daugh ter, Miss Joan, and her wed ding party at a bridal luncheon Sunday, April 16. Hostecses for Country Club— Hostesses at the Country club luncheon bridge held on Wednesday were the Mesdames Hugh Ray and Frank Biglin. Notable ‘Firsts’ at St. Mary’s AGNES HUGHES, '15, Mother M. Erica, presides as first Pro vincial Superior of the Denver, Colo., Province of the Sisters of St. Francis. Mother Erica is the only St. Marian to be elected to this high office. MOTHER M. KOSTKA was the first local superior at St. Mary’s academy. LORETTA SULLIVAN, ’07, Mother M. Virginia, was the first alumnus of St. Mary’s to hold the office of superior at her alma mater. AGNES CLARK, ’03, Sister M Alma, a member of the first graduating class, was the first to return to teach at St. Mary’s. GRACE HAMMOND, Mrs. Ira Moss, ‘11, was the first stu dent to complete her elementary and high school education at St. Mary’s. GRANDMA WICKER, Cather ine Moore, was one of the first boarders in 1900. Marline Wick er, ’50. is tier ,i .mddaughter. GLADYS STERLING was the first to be called by the Angel of Death from St. Mary’s. She died at the age of 8 in 1910. . SISTER M. ANTOINETTE" came to St. Mary’s as first prin cipal in 1900. MARGARET McGREEVY, ’03, and ELSIE BUTLER, ’06, were the first students to enter the nursing profession in which both are still active. SISTER M. CLEOPHA HAR RINGTON was the first recruit from O’Neill to enter the con gregation of the Sisters of St. Francis. MARGARET and ELIZA BETH DONOHOE were the first set of twins to graduate from St. Mary’s, with the class of 1908. RITA CODAY CUETT, ’31 daughter of Anna McCarthy Co. day, was the first child of an alumnus of St. Mary’s to grad uate. SISTER M. BERTRANDA. who died in 1911, is the first Sister to rest in Calvary ceme tery. GERALD PHALIN was the first official basketball coach at St. Mary’s. T.1T\»A XTT7 /-I Art A /<■ rrnn « » i mimv uatiLjnuni^n, ivx. xv., ’29, is the first medical doctor and surgeon from the ranks of the St. Mary's alumni. REV. FRANCIS PRICE was the first alumnus to attain the dignity of the sacred priesthood. b. helen McCafferty, ’os, Mrs. R. E. Gallagher, is the first alumna mother of a priest, Rev. Eugene Gallagher, S.J., ’34. GENEVIEVE MULLEN, ’09, Mrs. Ben Harty, is St. Mary’s first Gold Star mother. Her son, Michael Harty, ’35, paid the su preme sacrifice in World War II. AGNES VIFQUAIN, Mrs. Ag nes D. Taylor, ’15, is the first mother of a nun, Sister M. Ag nes. OSF. of the class of ’39. MOTHER M LEONA laid the first brick of the new wing at St Mary’s in 1910. FRANCIS VALLA, ’38, was the first alumnus to give his life for his country in World War II. He was killed in action in Africa. LT. HERBERT OWEN BREN NAN, '43, was the first alumnus to graduate from West Point. REV. J. CLEMENT RYAN, S. J., former student of St. Mary’s, was the first native son to enter I the priesthood.. “Father Clem” is the son of J. B. Ryan. He at tended St. Mary’s through the eighth grade. THE FIRST PROGRAM ON RECORD IS REPRODUCED FROM THAT OF JUNE 13, ’01: Chorus, ‘“Thy Kingdom Come”; chorus, “Come Where the Lilies Bloom,” academic de partment; tambourine drill, in termediate department; instru mental, “Circus Gallon" Miss Margaret McGreevy; *Anima,” allegory in 3 acts—prologue, An na L. Dwyer; “Anima,” Mary ] M. Hagertv; “Innocence," Anna O'Donnell; “Sciencia,” Lily Gol den; “Pride,” Constance Har rington; “Palastio,” Dora Test man: “Audite," Nellie Brennan; “Visiona." Mae Sanders; “O dora,” Effie Barney; “Sensa,” Pearle Peeler; "Despair,” Fran ces Moore; “Revenge,” Mae O’ Malley: “Obedience,” Rose Gra dy; “Faith,” Bea McCafferty; “Hope,” Nellie McHugh; “Char ity,” Agnes Clark; “Poverty, Anna Dwyer; “Humility,” Kath) erine McShane; “Purity,” Mar garet M. Barrett; instrumental, ^‘Amusement Tirolieu,” Misses Margaret McCarthy, May Camp bell and Loretta Sullivan; vo cal, “Flee as a Bird,” Michael Sullivan with guitar accompan iment, John Sullivan; instru mental, “Polonaise,” piano: Miss Elizabeth Colhoff, viloin I: Wal ter Laviollette, violin II: Thom as Nolan. Blaze Threatens Chambers Buildings! CHAMBERS — A fire of un known origin started about 11 o’clock Sunday morning be tween the Fred Catron and An drew Gilbert homes in west part of Chambers.- The blaze spread rapidly toward the barns on both places. Prompt action by the fire de partment prevented it from do ing much damage. Other Chambers News Mrs. Arnie Mace, sr., Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Mace, jr., and son, Richard Dean, Mrs Albert Rit terbush, and John, Mrs. Wm. Ritterbush and Ruth Mace vis ited in the Bus Brittell home Sunday afternoon. Those attending the Luther an Rally at Norfolk Sunday were: Rev and Mrs. L. A. Dale and children, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Walter and family, Mr. and Mrs. L- O. Lenz, Mr. and Mrs. Hel- ! bert Gage and family, and Mr. I and Mrs. Emil Leiswald. Rev. Hartner, of Denver, Colo., gave the sermon, and Eugene Berter man, of St. Louis. Mo., gave the rally address. There were 2 large choirs, one a children’s choir. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walter and Mrs. Wm. Jutte accompan ied Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brown to Omaha Tuesday, April 11. Mr. Brown went down on bus iness; the others to visit rela tives. Harley Bros’. Hardware Co. sponsored a frozen food dem onstration at the Legion hall on Wednesday, April 12. Though bad roads kept many from at tending, there was a good at tendance. Prizes were given. Mrs. Reed Bell received the first prize of a 2-burner table model stove. Mr. and Mrs. Chris Haussler, of Holbrooke, and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Gehring and family, of Arapahoe, came Friday to visit Mrs. Haussler’s father, John Walter, sr., and other relatives. Mrs. Katie Peterson, of Red Oak, la., spent Tuesday night, April 11, and Wednesday in the home of her uncle and aunt,; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Gilbert. Sunday dinner guests in the William Ritterbush home were Mr. and Mrs. Art Mace, jr., and Richard Dean and Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Mace, sr., and Ruth, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ritterbush. Mr. and Mrs. Claus Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Holz, of Cen tral City, came Tuesday, April 11, to visit in the Arnie Mace, sr., home. Mrs. Wagner and Mr. Holz are sister and brother of Mrs. Mace. Lutheran Ladies aid met at the home of Mrs. Louis Harley Thursday, April 13, with 20 present. One visitor, Mrs. Wil liam Jutte, was present and joined the aid. A case of eggs was sent to the Lutheran orph anage at Fremont. The lesson, “The Christian Woman in Pub lic Life,” was presented by Reverend Dale. On the serving committee were Mrs. L. O. Lenz, Mrs. Ernest Thorin and Mrs. Emil Leiswald. The re freshments were individual cakes filled with pineapple and cherries and coffee. Senior class play of the Chambers high school was pre sented to an unusually large crowd Friday evening. “Aunt Kathie’s Cat” was the name of the play in which 13 seniors and 1 freshman took part. The lead was Aunt Kathie, played by Lylas Tangeman. Bob Whited, of Norfolk, who served as student pastor of the Chambers Methodist church fdr a year prior to June, 1949, was one of the cast in “The Golden Bough,” which was presented in Atkinson Tuesday evening, April 18. Bob is a sophomore at Wesleyan. He plans to enter the ministry. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mitchell and children drove to Atkinson Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stevens and family. Mr. and Mrs. Jake Hoerle and Mr. and Mrs. Laveme Hoerle and children visited the Harold Hoerle family at Clear water Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mitchell are the owners of a new Olds- j mobile sedan purchased recent ly. | Afternoon callers in the E. R. Carpenter home Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hutch inson, of Elgin, Duane Hutch inson, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald Grimes and Bonnie. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Thorin V md baby left Friday for fheir home at Poitland, Ore., alter a visit with relatives at Cham bers. Miiton Grimes came from Lincoln Friday to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clair Grimes. Mrs. Charlotte Honeywell is spending a few days visiting in the Frank Urban horde. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stevens and children, of Atkinson, spent Monday in the E. R. Carpenter home, while Mr. Stevens and father, H. O. Stevens, drove to Burwell to attend a machinery sale. Mrs. G. H. Grimes, who has been in Norfolk since April 4 to be near her mother, Mrs. Lois Adams, during her stay in the Lutheran hospital, return ed home Thursday, April 13. Mrs. Adams’ daughter-in-law, Mrs. K. N. Adams, has been staying with her since Thurs day. Easter Sunday guests in the C. F. Gillette home were Mrs. Gillette’s sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson, and family, of Newport; Mr. and Mrs. John Weichman and family, of Stu art; and also relatives from Ainsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Hutchin son, of Elgin, visited his bro ther, Duane Hutchinson, Sun day and attended the morning services at the Methodist church. B. C. Catron, of Neligh, and Erwin Mignery, of the Beaver Valley, were business callers in Chambers Thursday, April 13. Mrs. H. C. Walter • will be hostesses at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs. Alday on Saturday, April 22. The shower will be at the Wondersee home. Mrs. Alday, the former Ann Taggart, is here from Cheyenne, Wyo., visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Taggart, and family. William Frickman, of Lincoln, was guest speaker at the Bap tist church Sunday morning and evening. —Sketch by Sister M. Maxine, St. Mary’s Academy, 1950. k:' ! DANCE Summerland EWING Sunday, April 23 Music By WNAX Bohemian Band dr. j. l. sherbahn CHIROPRACTOR Complete X-Ray Equipment Va Block So. of Ford Garage O'Neill. Nebraska i —~ ~ — » — — ~ ^ — .4 . " 'I AN AUCTION SALE OF THE ALMA DRAYTON LAND 640 Acres in Holt County, Nebraska— Improved. Mostly hay and grass Friday, April 28th 2 O’clock P. M. On the Premises LOCATION: 7 miles straight east of the O’Neill Livestock Market, O’Neill, ? Nebraska. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Northeast quar ter and the south half of Section 32, \ Township 29 and the Northwest quar ter of Section 5, Township 28, all j Range 10 West of the 6 P. M. Holt county, Nebraska. IMPROVEMENTS: Small house, ga rage, barn, cattle shed in the best of shape, most of them recently new. | Fences, wells and windmills are all like new. There is no repairing or fix ing up to be done on this place. It is ready to go. THE LAND: There is a small amount of farm ground that has been rotated be tween rye and corn but the bulk of the property is grass land. The hay mead ows cut an abundance of good quality hay. The preperty has been used as a livestock farm. 200 head of yearling steers have wintered on it this past season. ORDER OF SALE: It will be offered as one unit or subdivided in tracts to suit interested buyers. TERMS & POSSESSION: 25% day of sale, settlement and possession, May 1st, 1950. If the purchaser desires fi nancing, I will give any reasonable terms. Warranty deed and abstract will be furnished. You are Welcome to inspect this land at any time you wish Will Also Sell 3 Head of Work Horses— Some Tools and Many Miscellaneous Articles MRS. ALMA DRAYTON. Owner Orchard, Nebraska Ernie Weller, George Johnson, Buv Wanser, Auctioneers
