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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (July 20, 1950)
Ground-Breaking Induces More Gifts (Continued from page 1.) a $50 gift to St. Anthony’s. E. C. Weller, Atkinson auc tioneer, was called upon from the audience by Mr. Corkle to make a few remarks. He predicted that those per sons in the Sand Hills area who will be relying on St. Anthony’s for their well-being will not fail in conducting the project through to a grand finish; that •ur forefathers tamed and devel oped the West during difficult circumstances, and it is the ob ligation of this generation to further the development with the erection and operation of this hospital. Weller pointed out that Si Anthony's is being built large ly through contributions from persons of every race, color and creed. The ceremony was a feature of the 2-day American Legion sponsored progress celebration. St. Anthony’s downtown of fice headquarters will be reop ened this week to raise more funds through contribution. Buff or light tan brick and white cement were selected for the hospital. The general contractors Sat urday unloaded equipment and a tool shed and storage room is already under construction. Wa ter and power have already been provided the building site. John Haake, 90, Dies at Norfolk (Continued from page 1) He was from a family of 9 children—2 sisters and 2 broth ers are still living. He was the only member of his family com ing to America. He was confirm ed early in life and remained steadfast in the Lutheran faith until his death. He received a good education and then came to America in 1884. He worked for a while in Kansas and later in Omaha, then came to Holt county where he homesteaded south of Cham bers. On October 2, 1892, he was married to Elizabeth Hoerle and to this union 5 children were born. On October 2, 1944, they celebrated their golden wed ding with all the children present, besides a host of rel ative, friends and neighbors —100 in all. Survivors include: Widow; sons — Henry, of Clearwater; Carl, of Clearwater; Walter, of Chambers; daughters — Lena Chambers; daughter—Lena Hil Hilliard, of Leigh, and Verna Pohl, of Emporia, Kans. The late Mr. Haake resided with his son, Carl, at Clearwa ter before going to the hospital. Returns from Iowa— A1 Sauser accompanied by Mrs. Clarence Sauser drove to Norfolk on Sunday where they met Mr. Sauser’s wife who was returning from Iowa where she had been visiting her sister and family Mr. and Mrs. Joe Guinan, and sons. PAGE COUPLE IN GOLDEN WEDDING E. A. Chichestcrs Mark Anniversary' Early For Visiting Kin PAGE— Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Chichester, who were married at Wayne January 16, 1901, were honored Friday, July 14, at their home at a pre-golden wedding anniversary. Members of their family and relatives were present. Their family was served at a ) table decorated with a gold col ! ored lace tablecloth. The center piece was an arrangement of I yellow roses and white baby’s 1 breath. Yellow crocheted cup i and saucer nut cups were used ! as favors. The 3-tier wedding j cake was frosted in yellow. Other guests were served at a buffet luncheon. The 3 sons of Mr. and Mrs. Chichester and their families, Mr. and Mrs. Morlin Chichester and family, of Boise, Ida.; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Chichester, of El Segunda, Calif.; and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Alden, of Page, were present. A son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hackensmith, and family, of I Lexington, Ky., were unable to 'attend. Mr. and Mrs. Chichester live on a farm one-half mile south of town. They were in good health until about a year ago. Both are members of the Methodist church. The couple plans another cel ebration January 16, 1951, the real date of the golden wedding anniversary, at which time their friends will honor them. Relatives could be present only at this date. Present were: • Mr. and Mrs. George Decker and son, Mich ael, of Boise, Ida.; Wayne Kel logg and Ray Olson, of Timber Lake, S. D.; Mr. and Mrs. C. H. West, of Kennard; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Christensen, of Chappell; Fred Lemkuhl, of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lemkuhl, of Hadar, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Kellogg and family, of Herrick, S. D. Bilds, Stewarts Go To West Coast— PAGE — Dr. and Mrs. E. J. Bild and Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stewart and son, Loren, left Sunday morning for Portland, Ore. The Bilds will visit relatives of doctor Bild. The Stewarts will visit Mrs. Stewart’s broth ers, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mil ler, and family, Mr. and Mrs. SpenceT Miller and Mr. and Mrs Lowell Miller. I Another sister, Mrs. A. L ' Goddard, of Kennewick, Wash., plans to come to Portland to visit with the group. Mr. and Mrs. Ray W- Law rence and Virginia, visited Mr. and Mrs. Roy Warner and Mr. and Mrs. Delbort Warren, of Hornick, la., Friday and Sat urday. Guests at the George Klein home over the Fourth week end were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Reichert and 2 sons and Rich ud Klein, all of Ft. Collins, Colo. 1L. 7. -US'! WE’D LIKE A DATE IN YOUR TOUGHEST FIELD . with the WD and mounted plow So much has been said about plows and plowing, that talking can’t prove anything. But we know the performance of this outfit will. Let us demonstrate the Allis - Chalmers WD Tractor and 2 - bottom mounted plow. If you have a tough field that needs a real plowing job, we can show you: • An outfit that plows your fields the way you want them plowed. • A tractor with that extra power you’ve been wanting. • A hydraulic traction booster that really works. d»mon»trat0? (pLLIS-CHflLMERS) SAltS AND SIRVICf 1 MARCELLUSIMPL. GO. Weit O’Neill Phone 5 % O Mrs. Gray New Auxiliary Head PAGE — Mrs. Edith David son, district president of the American Legion auxiliary, in stalled the following officers of the Page auxiliary Thursday evening: Mrs. Evelyn Gray, president; Mrs. Leila Snell, secretary; Mrs. Margaret Landreth, treas urer; Mrs. Sarah Sorensen, sergeant-at-arms. A covered dish luncheon was i served. ______ Other Page News The Royal Neighbor Kensing ton met Wednesday afternoon, July 12, with Mrs. R. D. Copes, with 8 members present and 4 guests, Mrs. Dick Woods, Mrs. j Lloyd Fussleman, Mrs. Ken neth Braddock and Mrs. Elsie cork. A covered dish luncheon was served. Miss Eva Murten, of Inman, spent the weekend with Mrs. C. j A. Townsend. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Russell were dinner guests Sunday of | Mrs. Mae Landis, of O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Elridge Darr and son, Tommie, of Sioux Falls, ! S. D., visited Tuesday July 11, ! with Mr. Darr’s mother Mrs. Blanche Darr and his grand mother, Mrs. Hannah Stevens. Mrs. Evelyn Gray accompan ied her daughter, Mrs. Gene Baber, and children, of Plain view, to Valentine Tuesday where they will spend a few days with Mr. and Mrs. Duane Gray and family. Rev. and Mrs. Carl Rayburn, of Greeley, came Monday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Don ald Heiss and daughter. Mrs. Heiss and daughter had spent the weekend with her parents at Greeley and they brought tnem to rage. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Vesley and daughter, Vicky, of Mon owi, spent Sunday at the Paul Singleton home. Charles Sin gleton, who has been staying at the Vesley home, also came to Page for the day and return ed to Monowi. Mrs. Vesley is a sister of Mr. Singleton. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Asher, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Asher and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Asher enjoy ed a picnic dinner Sunday at the O'Neill park with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Asher and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Appleby. B. H. Stevens spent Friday in Omaha. Miss Lois Jean Parks, of Has tings, spent the weekend in Page visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ow en Parks. Mr. and Mrs. William Soren sen and family, of Valentine, were Sunday evening supper guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen Mr. and Mrs. Junior Sorensen were eve ning guests. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Stevens and daughters, Lorna and Wan da, and Miss Jane Parks drove to Atkinson Sunday where they were guests of Mr. and Mrs Fritz Brandt. Bobby Brandt, who had spent a few days with with relativqes here, returned to his home. Lorna and Jane remained for a longer visit. Mr. and Mrs Morlin Chiches ter and sons, Jack and Jerry, of Boise, Ida., spent a few days last week at the home of Mr. Chichester’s parents, Mr. aind Mrs. E. A. Chichester, and son. Marcia and Jimmie Miller, of Niobrara, came Friday to spend a days with their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fin ley, and with other relatives Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Weir and family, of Hartington, Richard Bennett, of Fullerton, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Flem ing, of Ewing, were Sunday guests of Mrs. Dora Townsend. Miss Jean Woods and Miss : Lynn Harvey, of Lincoln, spent Friday until Sunday with Miss Woods grandparents, Mr. and j Mrs. R. D. Copes, and her I brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Woods. They were on their way home from a vacation at Lake Okoboji, la. William Grothe Is Honored— William Grothe, who resides west of Emmet, was guest-of - honor Thursday, July 13, at his homo at a party to celebrate his 70th birthday anniversary. Angel food cake and ice cream were served for refreshments Among the guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Bert Henning, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Henning, all of Atkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Cla | renee Farr, Mr. and Mrs. Wil i liam Grothe, ir., and family and Miss Kathleen Grothe, all of Emmet; Mr. and Mrs- Rus sell Husten, Mr. and Mrs. Bar ley Bankjs and daughter and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd E. Johnson and family all of O'Neill. BAND CONCERT Saturday, July 22 1. “Star Spangled Banner,” Key. 2. "March of Time,” Barn house. 3. Selection, medley, “Belle of the Ball," Hummel. 4. Tuba solo, “Pomposo,” Hayes, by John Bowen. 5. Novelty, “Little Joe, the Wrangler,” Hill. 6. March, "The Squealer,” Huff. 7. Selection, “PaVanne,” Mor ton Gould. 8. Vocal solo, “Begin the Be guine,” Porter, by Miss Berna dette Hynes. 9. Hymn, “Rocked in the Cra / die of the Deep,” Knight. / 10. March, "The Huntress,” [King. METHODIST (O'Neill) Rev. V. R. Bell, pastor Church school, 10 a. m, classes for all ages. Worship, 11 a. m., sermon, special music. Senior MYF, 7:30 p. m. The Young Adult Fellowship held a party in the form of a treasure hunt Tuesday evening, July 11, after their devotional service and business meeting at the church. The evening closed with the entire group going to Ford’s park for a weiner roast. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Neil Dawes were the hosts. There was a large crowd present. The next meeting will be a picnic at the park on Tuesday evening, July 25, at 6:30 o’clock. The Woman’s society enter tained the societies from Page, Inman and Chambers last Thurs day afternoon. The program of devotions, readings, musical numbers and a play was held in the auditorium of the church. The entire group went to the basement where tables had been set and were served lunch. The church was beautifuly dec orated with flowers. There were 127 ladies present. „The workers’ council of the Sunday-school held a fine meet ing Wednesday evening, July 12, at the church. Plans for our Sunday - school work were made. The Dorcas society will meet Friday at the church. Mrs. Ted McElhaney will be the hostess. CHRIST LUTHERAN (O'Neill) Missouri Synod Rev. R. W. Olson, pastor Sunday, July 23: Divine ser vice, 11:15 a. m. Announcements for holy communion following the service. Thursday, July 27: Sunday school teachers’ meeting at the parsonage, 7:30 p. m. Important voters’ meeting on July 30 at 2 p. m. METHODIST (Chambers) Rev. L. R. Hansberry, pastor Sunday-school, 10:30 a. m., Clair Grimes, superintendent. Worship, 11:30 a. m. MYF, 7 p. m. Doctor Jackman, of Norfolk, district superintendent, will conduct services here on July 30. Return from Wyoming— Mr. and Mrs. Ed Panowiez and family returned Sunday from the Big Horn mountains of Wyoming where they had spent a week fishing. Mr. Pan owicz has been exhibiting proof of 2-foot rainbow, cut - throat and mackinaw trout. WESLEYAN METHODIST (O'Neill) Rev. Melvin Grosenbach, pastor Prayer meeting each Tues day evening, 8 o’clock Sunday, July 23: Sunday school, 10 a. m-; worship 11 a. m., Rev. A. L- Nabholz, our con ference president, will be with us to bring the morning mes sage. Communion and baby dedi cation service will also be held at this time. Evening service, 7:30 o’colck. Saturday evening, July 22, 8 o'clock. Reverend Nabholz will be with us to hold quarterly meeting and anual election of the church. BETHANY FREE METHODIST (Amelia) Rev. Ira I. Dixon, pastor Sunday-school, 10 a. m., Clyde Burge, superintendent. Worship, 11 a. m. Children’s and young people’s service, 7:30 p. m. Evangelistic service, 8 p. m. Midweek prayer meeting Thursday evening, 8 o’clock. Light and Life Hour, Sundays, 2:15, KJSK 900 kilo. BETHANY PRESBYTERIAN (Ewing RFD) Rev. Ralph Gerber, pastor Sunday, July 23: Worship service, 9:30 a. m., sermon by the pastor. Sunday - school, 10:30 a. m., Lawrence Chipps, superinten dent. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (O'Neill) Rev. Ralph Gerber, pastor Sunday, July 23: Sunday - school, 9:45 a. m., Roy Sauers, superintendent. Worship service, 11 a. m., sermon by the pastor, music by the choir. CENTER UNION (O'Neill) Rev. Melvin Grosenbach, pastor Prayer meeting Wednesday night of each week., a. m.; Sunday-school, 11 a. m. Sunday, July 23: Worship, 10 Evening service, 8 o’clock. Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs. Roy Lannman’s home were Mr. and Mrs. George Mel lor and daughter, of Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Roy E. Lanman and family, of Verdel and Mr. and Mrs. Vern Grenier and fam ily- _ Weekend guests at Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Landis were Mrs. Mary Meierhenry and son, Mark, of Gregory, S. D. Farm and Heme Safety Are Discussed— The Star Get-Togther project club met Wednesday July 12. at the home of Mrs. Ewalt Mil-' ler with 10 members and 4 vis itors presetat. Each member gave their birthday in roll call. The lesson, “How Safe Are Your Farm and Home,” was demonstrated by Mrs. Helen Young following the business meeting conducted by Mrs. Wm. Derickson Rockets Triumph Over Chambers The O’Neill Rockets triumph ed 13-8 over Chambers in a Sunday evening North-Central league fray in connection with O’Neill’s progress celebration. Centerfielder Beryl Damkrog er clouted a triple in the eighth with the bases loaded to enable the Rockets to win handily. Line score R H O’Neill 500 013 04x—13 12 I Chambers 200 120 020— 8 li Batteries: O’Neill— Graham and Porter; Chambers—Schrad and Tomjack. Johnstown Cops PAGE—Johnstown won over Page, 7-4, in a Sunday afternoon contest played before a small crowd. Darrel Heiss got the on ly extra base hit—a double. Summary: R H E Page-4 7 5 Johnstown_7 9 4 Batteries: Page — R. Heiss and R. Trowbridge; Johnstown —Mahanna and Mandorf. Atkinson Downs Inman INMAN—It was a wet field Sunday as Atkinson whitewash ed Inman, 4-0, in a league go. Bud Sholes came from Dakota to hurl for Inman. New Inman players are Bob Dunaway and Boyd Boelter. Summary: .✓ R H E| Inman s_ _ 0 3 2 1 Atkinson _ 4 10 4 Batteries: Inman — Sholes, Gorgen and Bright; Atkinson— Troshynski and Berigan. Atkinson Leader Atkinson copped first - half laurels in the split North-Cen tral league schedule. Second half play began Sunday. First-half standings: W L Pet. Atkinson_ 5 0 1.000 Page-3 1 .750 Chambers_2 1 .667 Long Pine- 3 3 .500 | Stuart-1 3 .250 O’Neill_ 1 3 .250 j Inman- 0 4 .000' Rudy Morrow Leads Rocket Stickmen * Rudy Morrow, a rightfielder, is leading the O’Neill Rockets in the batting department. In 29 tries he has hit safely 10 times for a .345 average. Individual averages for the Rockets are not high and par tially account for an unimpres sive season todate. Other standings: AB H Avg. Damkroger, cf _ 21 7 .333 A. Bright_3 1 .333 D’r’l Graham, p _ 26 1 .307 M. Morrow, 1st _ 27 7 .250 P Adamson, If_ 28 7 .250 Lorenz, ss_ 20 5 .250 Holz, rf_ 12 3 .250 Hamik, 2d_ 36 8 .222 D. Tomlinson_5 1 .200 J. Donohoe, 3d _ 34 6 .176 L. Culhane, ss_11 1 .091 Krugman, cf 2 0 .000 3.96 Inches Rain Todale in July— (Continued from page 1) 7 days totals 2.33 inches; since July 1, 3.96 inches. The Deloit community re ported 2 inches of rain last week. k An inch of moisture was re- " ceived Tuesday night, July 11, and another inch fell Friday night, July 14 Summary, based on 24-hour periods ending at 8 a. m. daily, follows: DATE Hi Lo Prec. July 12_ 73 57 .26 July 13_ 72 45 .02 July 14_85 59 Juyl 15_ 76 50 .89 July 16_ 74 60 July 17_ 78 52 July 18_ 75 59 .96 Totals_ 2.33 DANCE ' Butte Legion Ballroom Tuesday, July 25 SAMMY STEVENS AND HIS ORCH. BUTTE, NEBR. * Thursday STAR Specials! * MIDWEST FURN. & APPL. West O’Neill Phone 346-J * THURSDAY STAR SPECIAL * CLOSEOUT ON ♦ ♦ LAWN CHAIRS Sampson, All - Steel Folding Type Regular Price 7.95 — NOW $5.95 each j i (When Bought in Pairs) AF-timnmmiiiiuiiimnwmmnmmmaimmumnnnniuiiimnnm) 4 iwxmttmm. :imm»»im»minmmmmiiiiiimmiiiiiiimiiiBm-i HERE THEY ARE! Each and everyone a real moneysaving bargain for rhursday shoppers in O’Neill. Tune in to the Voice of The Frontier” each Wednes day morning at 9:45 for a preview of the next day’s STAR SPECIALS. Watch The Frontier each week for the page of Thursday Only STAR SPECIALS ! ! f Many Yearlings, Feeder Pigs Forecast • A good run of yearlings is expecled at the O'Neill Livestock Market today in response to increased demand. Buyers are ere earlier this year and ready to buy. In addition, there'll be several sizeable packages of grass cows. • Last weeks hoq sale saw feeders selling from $1 to $4 per head higher than the week before. Lots of demand for teeders, too. • Whether you wish to buy or sell, be on hand today for whal we re confident will be a very good sale. O'NEILL LIVESTOCK MARKET (Formerly Fredrickson Livestock Comm. Co.) LEIGH & VERNE REYNOLOSON. Managers . Phone 2 O’Neill __ i A M. E. JACOBSON. Owner —Phone 415— W Across from the Golden ! : ::: :: .. .have a special sale on like new used i appliances Here are just two of the bargains they are offering: PERFECTION KEROSENE RANGE All white porcelain, with built-in oven $49.95 All white, one-door, ice-conditioned COOLERATOR I] $19.95 THURSDAY’S STAR SPECIAL EVERY ATTIC has its white ele phants. It may be a white ele phant to you but a good buy to someone else! THURSDAY ONLY you can order J a For Sale, Swap or T r a d e classified ad in The Frontier and receive an extra insertion without charge. OFFER IS GOOD for transactions made on Thursday, July 20, only, and cash must accompany order for first insertion. J