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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 21, 1950)
Farewell Parly For Mrs. Sewell— A farewell party was given for Mrs. Robert Sewell at the home of Mrs. Edward McManus on Friday, December 15. Mrs. Sewell was presented with a going-away gift. Canasta ( was played. Mr. and Mrs. Sewell moved to Norfolk Monday, December 18. Mrs. Harry Petersen Heads Eastern Star Mrs. Harry Petersen was elect ed worthy matron for Symphony chapter 316 of the Order of East ern Star in the annual election of officers held Thursday, De cember 14, in conjunction with a regular meeting. Other new officers are: C. W. Porter, worthy patron; Mrs. James McMahan, of Inman, asso ciate matron; A. E. Bowen, asso ciate patron; Mrs. A. E. Bowen, conductress; Mrs. Ruth Hansen, of Inman, associate conductress; Mrs. John Osenbaugh, sr., secre tary; Mrs. J. L. Sherbahn, treas i urer. Mrs. Petersen will appoint the other officers and the installation will take place at the January 11 meeting. A covered dish supper for Star members and their families pre ceded Thursday’s session. The business meeting began at 8 o' clock. Husbands came later and a so cial hour was spent playing cards. Clarence Hill Is 7-Years-Old— Clarence Hill, son of Mr. and. Mrs. Bennie Hill, celebrated his seventh birthday anniversary on Saturday. There were nine little boys from his class present. Af I ter attending the theater and ' seeing Santa Claus, they were served ice cream and cake at his parents’ home. Louis Niles Feted— Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Green, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Sawyer, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Sehenzel and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Fetrow surprised j Louis Niles Sunday evening by giving him a birthday anniver sary party. Guests played cards 'and lunch was served. _ Christmas Party at Reynoldson Home— A Christmas party was held Sunday evening, December 17, at the home of Mr." and Mrs. Vern , Reynoldson. Dinner was served at 7 o’clock. Later there was an ; exchange of gifts. Christmas Party Tuesday— The J. C. Penney company em ployees held their Christmas par ty Tuesday evening at the M & M. _ Christmas Party— ! The J. M. McDonald company 1 employees held their annual Christmas party Tuesday eve „ ning at Slat’s cafe. yocal Duet Features I i 3DA Meeting— The Catholic Daughters’ an nual Christmas party was held Tuesday, December 19, at the Knights of Columbus halL A tw’o-course turkey dinner was served by the committee. Mrs. M. M. Schelkopf was chairman. Gifts were exchanged. Group singing and a duet by Rev. A. A. Onak and Mrs. Leo Moore fur nished the program. Cards were played. Winners at pinochle were: Mrs. James Cronk, high, and Mrs. Stanley Holly, low. Pitch win ners were: Nora Mullen, high, and Mrs. J. Corkle, low. Mrs. John Donohoe won the door prize. Yule Party for Jeudi Club— The Jeudi club held its annual Christmas party last Thursday at the home of Mrs. A. P. Jaszkow iak. After dinner at the M & M, members exchanged gifts at the home of the hostess. They called a former member, Mrs. Edward L. O’Donnell, in Salina, Kans., by telephone. Duo Birthdays Celebrated— Mrs. P. W. McGinnis, of Em met, honored two guests at a birthday anniversary dinner on Sunday. The honorees were Mrs. Esther C. Harris and Homer Mul len. Mrs. Condon Entertains— The Delta Dek club held its Christmas party Monday. After dinner at the Tom Tom, the members exchanged gifts at the home of the hostess, Mrs. Hope Condon. _ Pinochle Club Meets— The Pinochle club met Wed nesday evening, December 13, at the home of Mrs. Stanley Holly. Dinner was served at the Tom Tom cafe. Members played cards and exchanged Christmas gifts. — Dance Tuesday for Alumnae— The Alumnae association of St. | Mary’s academy is holding its annual dance at the American Legion hall Tuesday. Mrs. Hugh Coyne is in charge. -- Mrs. Beilin Has Party— The Starlight extension club held its Christmas party at Mrs. Charles Beilin’s home. They had a grab bag. A covered dish luncheon was served. j Christmas Party l At Martins— The ONO club held their Christmas party Monday eve ning. Mrs. Don Martin was host iess. Tom Tom Cafe Has Party— A Christmas party was given for the employees of the Tom Tom cafe Tuesday evening, De cember 19. Gifts were excnanged and lunch was served. Mrs. Biglin ! Is Hostess— Mrs. Frank Biglin entertained a party of nine ladies at dinner ! at the M & M and cards at the Biglin home Sunday evening. Mrs. Shierk Hostess— The Merry Myx club was en tertained at a Christmas party at I the home of Mrs. Paul Shierk on Tuesday evening, December 19. Pageant Presented— The pupils of St. Mary’s acad emy are presenting their pageant tonight (Thursday) in the O’Neill public school. Group Meets At Yantzi's— The Bible Study group met Monday with Mrs. C. E. Yantzi. Pinochle Club Meets— Mrs. C. W. Porter entertained the Pinochle club Wednesday. Christmas Party Held— Mrs. H. G. Kruse was hostess at a Christmas party Wednesday ' evening to the MM club. Choir Feature of Candlelight Service The First Presbyterian church, of O’Neill, will present a candle light service of Christmas music on Christmas eve at 11 o'clock. The church choir will sing the following anthems: “The Birth day of a King,” by Neidlinger; “Carol of the Bells,” a Ukrainian carol; “Brightest and Best,” by Coombs, and “The Hallelujah Chorus,” by Handel. Also includ ed in the service will be the tra ditional Christmas carols to be sung by the congregation, and portions of Holy Scripture which relate the prophecy and coming of the Christchild. The climax of the service will be the individual lighting of can dles. This service is open to all who wish to attend, according to Rev. Ralph Gerber, church pastor. Mrs. Hammond Chez-a-Mari club met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. George Hammond for the Christmas party. They exchang ed gifts. Pat Hickey, a student at Creighton university in Omaha, is spending the holidays with his father, P. V. Hickey. Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Golden and daughters, the Misses Maxine and Kathryn Ann, departed Sat urday for Miami, Fla., where they will visit Mrs. Margaret Mc Millan and Miss Mary Markey, who are former O’Neill residents. They expect to be gone about two weeks. C. C. Golden, of Che shire, Conn., is taking his bro ther’s place in the hotel in his absence. John O’Neill, a student at Creighton university, is spending Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art O’Neill. Miss Mary Louise Birmingham will arrve Saturday morning to spend the holidays with her par ents. Her sister, Miss Barbara, a student at Duchesne college in Omaha, is spending her vacation at home, too. Thomas Harty, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Harty, is home from Creighton university in Omaha to spend the holidays here. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Law rence and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Brown were in Norfolk Monday. Mr. and Mrs. William Austin, of Pueblo, Colo., arrived Wednes day, December 20, to spend Christmas at the home of Mr and Mrs. Reed Herley. Mr. and Mrs. Vern Reynoldson were in Norfolk Monday, Decem ber 18. Mr. and Mrs. William ivapisieK and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Naprstek, all of Creighton, visited Mr. and Mrs. Willard Naprstek Sunday, December 17. Mrs. O. A. Herley, of Neligh, I visited Mr. and Mrs. Reed Herley ' Sunday, December 17. Dr. and Mrs. F. J. Fisher left Wednesday, December 20, for : San Mateo, Calif., where they I will visit their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dalms. They will also go to Los Angeles to visit Dr. Fisher’s mother, Mrs. H. Fisher. Gerald F. Phalin has accepted a position as administrator of the Walton county hospital in De Funik Springs, Fla., and will move his family there during the I holidays. Mr. Phalin is the son ! of Mrs. Frank Phalin, of O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Stewart, I of Lincoln, are moving onto the John Storjohann farm n e a i Spencer. Mrs. Stewart is the for mer Betty Storjohann. Miss Thelma Young is having a program and box social at the Opportunity school Thursday 1 December 21. Lowell Culver and Floyd Long departed Sunday for Excelsioi Springs, Mo., wher« they will be | for three weeks. , merry . Christmas A bottom. heart wish V for Holiday happiness. 1950a* HUNT’S Plumbing & Heating Phone 399 t Be seein' you in '51 Announcement! - ___ I WISH to announce ter the public that I have purchased the BECKWITH OIL CO. in West O’Neill, have taken pos % session, and the new firm name will be known as . . . Early Oil Co. © We are equipped for washing, greas ing, lubrication and refueling of your car and we will maintain the continued prompt tank wagon service to rural and city patrons. SOCONY-VACUUM PRODUCTS MOBILGAS Our Service Station Will Be Open 24 Hours Per Day WE WILL APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE . F. Jim' Early Sta. Phone 40 Res. 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