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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (July 27, 1950)
FORM A NEW STUART CHURCH STUART—On Tuesday, July 18, another milestone was reached in the history of the Stuart Federated church. Both the Methodist and Presbyterian churches were dissolved and a new church, Stuart Community church, was organized. All prop erty, funds and members were transferred to this new church. It was in 1882 the Presbyte rian church was organized and the next year the Methodist church was organized. During the depression and drought years, the cost of supporting 2 resident minis ters was too much for a small community. In 1936 they join ed together and became tho Stuart Federated church. Joint services were held but each church maintained sepa rate church governments and held separate properties. The Stuart Community church will be a member of the Presbytery of Niobrara and the pastor will be a Presbyterian minister who will reside in Stuart. The church will be open to members of all evangelical Protestant denominations. Officers of the new church are: Donald Krotter, treasurer; trustees for 1-year term— Art Kopp and Wilbur Moon; trus tees for 2-year term — Mark Nelson and George Hitchcock; trustees for 3 - year term — George Keidel and Berlin Mit chell. The elders are Norris Coats, Stanley Cobb, Donald Krotter, Z. X. Marshall, Mark Nelson, Walter Ouart, Roy Rhodes and Ora Yarges. A call was made requesting Rev. Orin Graff, of Atkinson, to accept the charge here and at Cleveland church. Reverend Graff has accepted and will re side in Stuart. Reverend Graff has been serving the Presbyterian churches at Atkinson and Cleveland and the Federated church in Stuart for 5 years. Officiating at the organiza tion were: Dr. Everett Sabin, oi Scottsbluff, Methodist district superinendent; Rev. M. R. Wills, of Ainsworth, secretary protem of the Methodist district; Rev. V. R. Bell, of O’Neill, trustee ! committeeman; Harvey Tomp kins, of Inman, Methodist lay : man; Rev. Oliver Proett, of Wayne, stated clerk of the Nio I brara Presbytery; Dr. Glen | Rice, of Omaha, Nebraska Syn od executive; Rev. Charles Ra benberg, of Wakefield, pastor; and Rev. Ralph Gerber, of O' Neill, moderator. Other Stuart News Mrs. Elgie Irish recently re turned home from Shenandoah, la., where she had been visit ing with a sister, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Norris. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph < Shald were in Rapid City, S. D., sev eral days recently. Mrs. Roy Menuey and daugh ter, Beverly, of Chicago, 111., were visiting with her sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cadwallader, last week. The Ferd Kaup’s enjoyed a family reunion on Sunday, July 16. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zink re turned home Wednesday, July 12, after taking a trip in the Western states. Mrs. Fern Seger, Miss Geral dine Seger, Mrs. Wilfred Seger, Kathy and Lowell went to Nor folk on Friday, July 14, to see Jim Seger and DeLores Karo, who were in the Lutheran hos pital. „ , Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruther I and Billie left on Friday, July 21, for Los Angeles, and other points in California. They ex pect to be gone about 3 weeks. Mrs. E. O. Dibble, of Billings, Mont., is visiting with her sis ter, Mrs. Frances Roberts. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter, of Atkinson, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Porter, of Bassett, were Sunday, July 23, visitors of the Berlin Mitchell family. Roths Will Hold Open House— CHAMBERS— Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roth will hold open house at their home from 2 to 4 p. m. on Saturday, July 29, in honor of their 28th wedding anmver sary. ■ “Voice of The Frontier” . . WJAG . . . 780 on your dial! I*-4 JOHN R. GALLAGHER j Atiorney-al-Law First NatT Bank Bldg. | i O'Neill i Phone 11 ; PAGE NEWS The Bid-or-Bye bridge club met Wednesday afternoon, Ju ly 13, with Mrs. Harold Kelly. Mrs. Kenneth Braddock receiv ed high score prize and Mrs. Gerald Lamason all-cut. Mrs. Alton Braddock was hostess to the Contract bridge club Thursday evening. Mrs. C. E. Walker was winner of high score prize and Mrs. John Lam ason all-cut. Eight members of the Just-A Mere club met at the Page park Friday afternoon and enjoyed a picnic dinner. Members of the Chatter & Sew club and their families had a picnic dinner at the Page park Sunday evening. There were ov er 30 in attendance. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Mitchell and 2 sons, of Lincoln, spent from Friday until Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alton Braddock and Jo Ann. Mrs. Gailord Albright went to Sioux City Saturday, July 15, where she was met by h/er daughter, Mrs. Clifford Shane, of Lincoln. They went on to Coon Rapids, la., and from there accompanied Mr. Albright and Sterling to Belvidere, 111., where they visited Mr. Albright's fa ther, Fred Albright, and wife. They also visited relatives at Veroqua, Wise. Mrs. Albright and Mrs. Shane returned to their homes Sunday evening, juiy Mr. and Mrs. Russell Soren sen and daughter, of Creighton; Mr. and Mrs. William Sorensen and family, of Ainsworth; Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen, Shir ley and Bobbie, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sorensen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nissen and family and Mr. and Mrs. Junior Sorensen and daughter, all of Page, enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Page park Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Asher were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Asher. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Nissen and Emil Nissen, of Plainview, vis ited Sunday afternoon at the P. E. Nissen home. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Riege spent Sunday with Lester’s fa ther, William Riege, of Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. George Madsen, of Norfolk, spent Friday night and Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Asher. Mrs. Madsen is a sister of Mr. Asher. George Edwards, of Council Bluffs, la., visited Thursday (orenoon with his cousin, Mrs. Myrtle Coon. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Stewart drove to Burwell Sunday to vis it until Monday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hurst. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Asher, of Omaha, and Mrs. Ann Asher, of O’Neill, were breakfast guests and visited Saturday forenoon with Mr. and Mrs. Neil Asher. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Woods, of Raymond, spent from Tuesday, July 18, until Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Dick Woods. Barbara and Mickie Saindon, who had spent the past 2 weeks at the Woods home at Raymond, re turned to Page with them. Mrs. Kate Fuelberth and son, Henry, of Osmond, were Thurs day evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Neil Asher. Mr. and Mrs. Bobbie Asher, of O’ Neill, were evening guests at the Asher home. Mrs. Tom Sinnard and her ] mother-in-law, Mrs. Willis Sin nard, of Grand Island, came I"" Saturday to spend until Wed nesday at the Frank Snyder and George Fink homes. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. ' Howell have received word their son, Marvin Howell, has employ ment at Joliet, 111. He accom panied his brother, Billie How ell, and wife to Joliet the first part of July after they had vis ited here. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Kennedy and daughter, Louise, and a friend, of Ainsworth, spent Sun day with Mr. and Mrs. Harley Kennedy and family. Mr. and Mrs. Marion Mitchell and 2 sons, of Lincoln, were dinner guests Saturday evening of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Dorr. Mrs. William Mates and 2 sons, of New York City; Alan Zempel, of Sun Burst, Mont.; Mrs. Tom Sinnard and Mrs. Wil lis Sinnard, of Grand Island; and Mr. and Mrs. George Fink and sons, Ross Fink and Billie Zempel were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder. A no-host dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Stewart honored the birth day anniversary Tuesday, July 25, of Mr. Stewart. Others pres ent were: Mr. and Mrs. Paul Krugman and family, of O' Neill; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Krug man, of Opportunity; Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sterner, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mudloff and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Stewart and fami ly, Mr. and Mrs. Munson Stew art, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Smith and Linda and June, Jimmie and Dick Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eickhoff were supper guests at the Stewart home. Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nissen went to O’Neill Tuesday morn ing, July 18. From there they accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Eby and 3 sons on a 2 weeks’ vacation trip. Their first visit was at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lem Webb at Mitchell. From there they were going to Denver, Colo., to visit Mr. and Mrs. Esmond Weber and daugh ters. On their return home they plan to visit Mr. and Mrs. Mil ton Nissen and family at Sid ney. Mrs. Eby, Mrs. Weber and Mrs. Webb are daughters and Milton Nissen the son of Mr. I and Mrs. Anton Nissen. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Reutzel, of Neligh, came to Page Sun day to spend the day with Mrs. Reutzel’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Howell. Their children, Larry and Janice, had visited their grandparents since Friday Janice returned home with her parents. Larry plans to spend this week at Page. Improvement Club Studies Problems— PAGE — The Page Improve ment club sponsored a commu nity meeting at the IOOF hall Monday evening, July 17- Pur pose of this meeting was to discuss problems confronting the town and community. Com mittees were appointed for 3 different projects. The Improvement club served refreshments to 40. Lynch Auxiliary Installs Officers— LYNCH—The American Le gion auxiliary has isntalled Mrs. Ray Counts as president; Mrs. ] Arden Darnell, vice-president; Mrs. Beryl Moody, secretary; Mrs. Patsy Mulhair, treasurer; Mrs. C. A. Moody, historian; Mrs. Ernest Darnell, chaplain^ ---1 LETTERS TO EDITOR Butte, Mont., June 28, 1950 Carroll W. Stewart, Editor The Frontier, O'Neill Dear Carroll. Enclosed please find check for i $3 to cover another year when my subscription runs out. Geologists have generally agreed upon 4 great divisions of time in tne history of the earth. I feel as though the present “overall age.” Most eVqryone is wearing them now — society time should be 6et apart as the women, movie queens, cow girls, teen agers and bobby soxers. My impresion is the present fad was originated by the teen agers, though I may be wrong. This “overall'’ gag has me confused. When I see a grown up woman wearing them, I cant figure whether she's wear ing them as a badge of afflu ence, like the sealskin coat was accepted back in the “Gay Nine ties, or whether she’s trying to get in under the tent as a teen ager. At that, overalls have it all over slacks for women. Slacks fit most women like a saddle on a pump. When I was a boy, anyone with a thousand dollars in the bank would scarcely speak to a guy in overalls, only to com mand him where to unload the coal Time and the changing world has shifted the scene. With kindest wishes to all my friends, as ever, “MONTANA”JACK SULLIVAN Sponsors Stand at Chambers Celebration— The South Holt county Rural Youth met Monday, July 17, a*, the American Legion hall in Chambers. At the meeting, it was decid ed to pay $15 to apply on the recording machine that O’Neill is buying. Two delegates, Ruth Weber and Dona Carson, were appoint- ; ed to attend the state meeting | at Chadron on August 4, 5, and 6. Other members are being ‘urged to attend. The South Holt Rural Youth decided to put up a stand for Chambers appreciation day on Monday, July 24. All members donated pies to be sold. Three new members, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thompson an Patricia Carson, joined- There were also a number of visitors present. Among the visitors was a news reporter from the Nebraska Farmer, who also took a photo of the group. The evening was also spent enjoying square dances after which lunch was served. It in cluded pop, doughnuts, and rolls. The next meeting will be Monday, August 21. Visitors and new members are always wel come. — By Dona Carson, news reporter. South Holt Points To Achievement Day— Our club met July 4 at Jean Fahrenholtz’s home. Several plan to attend achievement day in O’Neill. Demonstrations were given by Jean Fahrenholtz and Em marae Dye on cooking cereals, by Charlene Mahony on mak ing powdered sugar frosting, and Mary J. Mahony judged 4 school dresses. A nice lunch of cake, kool ade and sandwiches was served. We will have a picnic August 6. Everyone will meet at Chas. Mahony’s. — By Mary Jo Ma hony. Jack Gatz was in Lincoln a few days taking examinations at the University of Nebraska where he will enter as a fresh man this fall. Frontier for printing! BAND CONCERT Saturday, July 29 1. “The Star Spangled Ban ner,” Key. 2. March, “The Billboard,” Khlor. 3. Novelty, “Kentucky Sun rise,” King. 4. Waltz, “Mexicali Rose,” Tennett. 5. March, “Vanguard of Dem ocracy,” King. 6. Cornet trio, “Three Jacks,” Walters, b y Ted Lindberg, Dwayne Booth, Edward Bridges. 7. Popular, “Hoop De Doo,” Loesser-DeLugg. 8. Selection, “Victor Herbert’s Favorites,” Herbert, Vesrnyce Dye, soloist. 9. Hymn, “God Be With You Till We Meet Again,” Tomer. 10. “Good Night Medley,” Yo der. 11. “God Bless America,” Ber lin. 12. March, “Gallant Zouaves,” King. Old and Modern DANCE NEWPORT SAT., JULY 29 Adm.: $1.25 per Couple Come here for good time —Music by— GIBBONS ORCHESTRA Wheeler Co. FAIR And RODEO T★ ★ BARTLETT, NEBR. AUGUST 4-5-6 (August 4 Entry Day) it it it Stock Furnished by WALTTJ PLUGGE Special Attractions Dance Saturday and Sunday Evenings FRANK NELSON O’Neill, Nebr. 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