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.12 PAGES — 2 SECTIONS North-Nebraska’s Fastest-Growing Newspaper VOLUME 70—NUMBER 41. •_O'NEILL. NEBR., THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 15, 1951. " " PRICE 7 CENTS Restrain City on Parking Meters Machines Arrive, but Group Seeks an Injunction The parking meter controver sy now is in the hands of the court. A hearing is set for 10 a.m., Friday, February 16, in Holt county district court in which a group of unhappy citizens, ob jecting to the installation of the meters, will seek a temporary ^ injunction against the city of O’ Neill. The group is headed by Sum ner Downey, O’Neill photogra pher. Meanwhile, the controversial meters hav,e arrived and are reposing in storage at the city fire station. Here are the developments during the past five weeks: On January 9 the city council ordered the mayor and city clerk Mo enter into an agreement with the Duncan Parking Meter cor poration for installation of “150 more or less” meters for Doug las street. The council acted with one dissenting vote. A wave of criticism arose. On February 7 an informal hearing was conducted by the council at which only “two or three persons” registered protest against the meters. On Saturday, February 10, Sumner Downey et al filed their petition in district court seeking an injunction against the city. Same day District Judge D. R. Mounts issued a restraining or der and the city officials were duly advised that the meters were not to be erected and the vofficials were summoned into *court. The plaintiffs allege that the contract between the council and the meter manufacturer is illegal, that there was no advertisement for bids, and that there is no or dinance for policing meters if they were installed. Whether a hearing will ac tually be held on Friday was not definite Wednesday, be cause the matter may be con tinued. City Attorney William W. Grif fin said he did not know wheth "er or not the parking meter firm would get into the legal battle here. He indicated that such a ,j turn of events often occurs in * such matters. More than two hundred free holders signed the informal pe tition that was originally pre sented to the council opposing meters. Among the signers of the court petition which brought about the restraining order were Sumner Downey, William Artus, A. Mar cellus, R. H. Shriner, George C. Robertson, W. F. Finley, Ben Gil lgian, P. C. Donohoe, Fred Saun to, Francis Montgomery, R. G. Shelhamer, Robert Schulz, R. V. Lucas, Val Darling, A. V. Virgin, H. E. Coyne, M. J. Golden, et al. Norman Gonderinger is coun $ sel for the plaintiffs. About 35 citizens and firms chipped in money to finance the legal jam ming of the machines. 5,112 Auto Licenses Issued in January The Holt county treasurer’s of fice issued 5,112 motor vehicle license plates during January— far in excess of volume handled in previous corresponding months. Total tax collections for Janu ary were $174,777.47; total mo tor vehicle collections, $40,043.25; miscellaneous collections, $52, 405.84, totaling $267,226.56. Total balance in all funds Jan uary 31, 1951, was $723,085.16. 7 Schools Entered in O’Neill ‘B’ Meet Seven class “B” schools will be entered in the district tourna- i ment at O’Neill on March 7-8-9. Supt. Ira George, of O’Neill, is director and pairings will be drawn Saturday. Entered are Ainsworth, Val entine, O’Neill, Burwell, Ord, Neligh and Plainview. Legion Plans Stag Party— A stag party for members and wtheir guests will be held on ! y Thursday evening, February 22, at the American Legion club. “Imported entertainment, in cluding a master-of-ceremonies, has been arranged,” according to Simonson Post Commander Vir gil Laursen. A mountain oyster lunch will be served. FIREMEN CALLED O’Neill volunteer firemen were summoned to a fire about 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. Blaze was in a small building north of the O’ Neill elevator. Gas was being unloaded for a nearby rail car. Fred Halrva, of Omaha, spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Halva. ) VET BOTH WARS DIES IN HOSPITAL Burial in Atkinson Today for Clarence Mohr, Native O’Neillite ATKINSON— Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p. m. to day (Thursday) at the Methodist church for Clarence Mohr, 50, a veteran of both World War I and II, who died Sunday, February 11, in the Veterans hospital at Grand Island. Burial will be in Wood Lawn cemetery with military rites. Farley-Tushla post, of the Amer ican Legion, will furnish a firing squad and pallbearers. The late Mr. Mohr was born on March 6, 1900, at O'Neill, a son of Alvin J. and Katherine Streeter Mohr. He was reared in Holt county and never mar ried. <, Mr. Mohr enjoyed the reputa tion of being a well-known base ball player in the Atkinson, O’ Neill and Emmet communities. Following World War II he was employed at the Veterans hospital at Hot Springs, S. D. About two months ago he return ed to Atkinson to reside with his brother, John. Early Sunday he was taken to the Grand Island hospital where he died several hours later. Survivors are several brothers and sisters, including John, of Atkinson; Frank, of Norfolk; Hyde and William, both of O’ Neill; and one sister, of South Dakota. JURY TO HEAR 3 CRIMINAL ACTIONS Holt to Summon Jurors First Time in 2l/z Years A jury will be summoned for duty in Holt county district court, which will convene on March 5. It will be the first jury call in 2 % years. Ira H. Moss, clerk of district court, said Wednesday that three criminal and one civil action will be heard by the jury. Criminal actions pending are: State of Nebraska vs. Marvin R. Karr, operating truck with overload. State of Nebraska vs. Dallas Stonebraker, appeal on convic tion for drunken driving. State of Nebraska vs. Fern Ritts, complaint for forcible rob bery. The only civil suit for the jury involves Clearidge Aviation, Inc., vs. Gayle Williams, suit for dam ages involving wrecked airplane. Last Holt county jury conven ed in November, 1948. Jurors’ names will be drawn and summons issued at least 10 days prior to March 5. 0 In addition, there are about 50 equity cases on the docket, in cluding several divorce actions. George McNally Dies Suddenly Funeral services were held on Monday, February 12, at Schuy ler for John E. McNally, brother of Mrs. M. B. Higgins, of O’Neill, Mr. McNally died Thursday, Feb. ruary 6, at Los Angeles, Calif., following a heart attack. Two weeks ago, Mr. McNally, his wife, M. B. Higgins and Mrs. Higgins left for California on a vacation. The late Mr. McNally had been president of the State Farmers Insurance company, of Omaha, for the last four years. He was well-known in the O’Neill area, returning here for visits period ically. Survivors include: Widow; sis ter — Mrs. M. B. Higgins, of O’ Neill; brothers — George and William, of Schuyler, and Fred, of North Platte. Martindale Held on Check Charge Douglas Martindale, 27, of Scottsbluff, is being held in Holt county jail awaiting charg es in connection with an insuf ficient fund check. In December he issued a check to Wesley Cobb, of Stu art, in the amount of $150 in payment for some hay. Authorities at Scottsbluff ar rested Martindale and held him until Holt County Sheriff Leo S. Tomjack picked him up on Tuesday. Remains Here— Joan Gilbertson is staying with the Frank Greniers while finishing the school term here. Attends Parley — C. E. Jones attended a conven tion m Omaha Tuesday and Wednesday. O’NEILL DRIVE EXCEED QUOTA Polio Push Here a ‘Big Success’ but Holt Campaign Lags Holt county’s 1951 campaign for funds to combat infantile paralysis is virtually over. But the drive probably will fall short of the $5,000 quota. “Biggest shortage compared to last year’s compaign is the direct mail response from rural people,” explained Mrs. Robert Martens, of Atkinson, Holt chairman. "These cards continue to trickle in," Mrs. Martens con tinued, "but we need more than a hundred dollars to ex ceed the quota." All organized polio benefit activities in the county ended Friday night, February 9, with the amateur contest finals in O’Neill. The drive opened Janu ary 15. “Persons who still wish to send in contributions may con tinue to do so and the belated gifts might enable us to hit our quota,” the chairman said. O’Neill was the first communi ty to windup its polio affairs with a bang. Under the direction of Mrs. Merle Hickey, assisted by Mrs. Larry Johnson, the drive for funds for the National Founda tion for Infantile Paralysis gross ed $1,706. O’Neill’s quota was $1,500. Mrs. Hickey and Mrs. Johnson were elated over what they de scribed as “grand cooperation.” Mrs. Martens said that some of the other towns had done “a lit tle better” than last year, others “not quite as good.” But the prin cipal shortage lies among the rural folks who have to be so licited by direct mail. There was standing room only Friday night as the amateurs competed in two divisions— l grade school and combination high school-adult. Winners follow: GRADE SCHOOL DIVISION First — Stuart d a n\c e skit (coached by Mrs. J. G. Brewster). Members of the tap specialty were Doreen Shattuck, Dennis Brewster and Alan Brewster. Second—Victory 4-H club, of Inman, duet. Third — Holland Johnson, of O’Neill, “Loaded Pistol, Loaded Dice.” HIGH SCHOOL-ADULT DIV. First — Phyllis Seger, of O’ Neill, piano solo, “Malaguena.” Second — “Weggis Song,” by Lois Harder, Donna Crabb, John Bowen and Dwayne Booth, of O’Neill. Third—Marvia Gibson, of Ew ing, cornet solo. Entries numbered more than 40 and the program lasted for zVz hours. Judges were: Mrs. Wayne Smith, of Chambers; Mrs. Faye Taylor, of Page; Mrs. Mayme Housch, of Neligh; Mrs. H. R. Tompkins, of Inman; Mrs. Dean BecKwith, of Emmet; Mrs. lva Goochey, of Stuart; Mrs. J. J. Bengan, of O’Neill. The Stuart dance group receiv ed the overall grand prize of $3 based on ovation. First, second and third place winners received 4>o, $3 and $1, respectively. Proceeds from the amateur contest go to the county lund— not to O’Neill’s credit. Meanwhile, the march of dimes receipts througn ilolt county schools has increased during the past week by $13.30, making a new total of $379.20. ihese include: Dist. Teacher Amt. ZZ.—Viola Stahlecker_$ 1.50 113.—Bonnie Cnristiansen _ 3.50 i31.—Norman Christiansen 3.30 i93.—Marcilene Schroeder 2.50 4oo.—Miss Cnristine Krysl 2.U0 z46.—Mrs. Ruth Worth _ .50 Total ...$13.30 Grand Total __$379.20 Mrs. Rinnie Gans and pupils of district 210 gave $3.60 instead of $2.60 as reported. Amateurs Compete At O'Neill— EWING—Contributions at the home talent entertainment held on Saturday evening, February J, in the auditorium of the Ew .ng public school totaled $266.47. All proceeds wil go to the polio oenefit fund. The following selections were judged most popular with the large audience present: Clarinet solo, by Marcia Gibson; reading, Patricia Rotherham; a popular song. “You’re in Love”’, by Sal ly Christon; yodelling, Sandra Dierks, Marcia Gibson, Marion Harris, Judy Jefferies, Jackie Mosel, Patricia Rotherham, all students in the Ewing high school. ... KW «P«BWR AMATEUR CONTESTANTS . . . Mrs. George Robey, of Ewing, (above) presented a humorous reading, ‘‘Chiekeift,” at the polio benefit Holt county amateur contest here Friday night. Vivian Harley and Rose Mary Gibson, of Chambers, sang a duet, "Smilin' Through.” Proceeds went to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis.—The Frontier Photos by John H. McCarville. SIMON W. SCHAAF DIES IN ATKINSON Veteran Tavern Operator Succumbs at Home; Burial Wednesday ATKINSON—Simon W. Schaaf, 58, a tavern operator in Atkin son for more than 15 years and a well-known person in Boyd and Holt counties, died Sunday, Feb ruary 11, at his home. He had been in failing health, relatives said, since last November. Funeral rites were conducted Wednesday, February 17, at St. Joseph’s Catholic church with Rev. A. A. Lehman, church pas tor, officiating. Burial was in St Joseph’s cemetery. Members of the Atkinson vol unteer fire department served as honorary pallbearers and the ac tive pallbearers were A. G. Mil ler, Jack Carroll, Ed Humpal, Charles Dvorak, John Tushla and Fred R. Mack. The late Mr. Schaaf was born August 5, 1892, in Boyd county, a son of Michael and Mary Schaaf. Survivors include: Widow—the former Julia Bouska; daughter— Mrs. Harold (Viola) Hayes, of Atkinson. Visit Texas— Mr. and Mrs. Tony Asimus, who have been visiting in Hou ston, Tex., and other points in the South, are expected home this weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Asi- , mus departed Sunday, Fetoru- ( ary 4. 1 I Mr. and Mrs. Milton M. Krause and daughters visited Mr. and i Mrs. W. G. Yenne on the Beaver ] Sunday afternoon. Benton Mellor Speech Winner Benton Mellor, of Atkinson, Holt county 4-H timely topics speech champion for 1951, Wed nesday grabbed district laurels in competition at Bassett. He will represent the district in state competition during 4-H club week. Mellor’s topic, “Our Constitu tion—Worth Having and Worth Defending.” Joellyn Backhaus, of O’Neill, Holt winner in the girls’ division, earned a red ribbon in district competition. Her topic, “Values of 4-H.” Girls’ winner at Bassett was Shirley Hargens, of Spencer. Counties in the district are Holt, Rock, Brown, Garfield, Boyd, Loup and Keya Paha. Parents with Sons Four Chambers youths, whose ages range from 14 to 16, will appear today (Thursday) before Judge D. R. Mounts, in Holt county district court with their parents. County Sheriff Leo S. Tom jack said the youths are being brought to O’Neill in connection with juvenile matters. MARRIAGE LICENSES Maynard George Morrow and Virginia Mary Bennett, both of i O’Neill, on February 7. < Frank Frank, of Creighton, ' and Irene Van Buren, of Verdi- ! gre, on February 14. Guests of HoToy's— Mr. and Mrs. Frank Murray 1 and family were Monday sup- t per guests of Mr. and Mrs. Rich- 1 ard Hovey. ( Gildersleeve New O’Neill Scoutmaster Dr. H. D. Gildersleeve is the new scoutmaster in O’Neill. He succeeds Albert Sipes. This announcement was made Wednesday by Melvin Ruzicka, chairman of the Boy Scout com mittee. All Scouts are urged to register at 7:30 p. m. on Monday, Febru ary 19, at the American Legion auditorium. The applications will become a part of the application for a renewal of the Scout char ter in O’Neill. The application is due March 1. Scouts pay a 50 cent registration fee. The new scoutmaster is a na tive of Weyne. He has had con siderable scouting experience in Los Angeles, Calif., and served as a navy officer during World War II. Doctor Gildersleeve came to O’Neill in August, H949. JUNIOR ‘OFFICERS’ TO CONVERGE HERE nimiuus iieing neiu ui Schools for Student Government All is in readiness for a swarm of junior class students from the various Holt county high schools to take over the county govern ment for a day. “Elections” are being held this week among the juniors and Monday, February 19, the “offi cers” will move in alongside the regularly constituted officers. The student government pro gram. sponsored by the Nebra ka department of the American Legion, is designed to give the young citizens a practical les son in civics at the county lev el. Later, a boys' state and girls' state affair is held. O’Neill high school juniors will go to the polls today (Thursday) to choose their set of officers for “county positions.” St. Mary’s academy has chosen its slate: Joan Smith, clerk; Don aldeen Vinton, register of deeds; Don Donohoe, sheriff; Mary E. Steele, supervisor; Shirley Lea hy, clerk of district court; Dor othy Donohoe, clerk; Mary Frances Vitt, treasurer; Carolyn Lee, attorney; James DeBacker, judge; James Kelly, service of ficer; Maureen Mahoney, super intendent of public instruction. In the St. Mary’s balloting, the national and federal parties “elected” four candidates each. Atkinson high school: Richard I White, judge; Vivian Lemmer, superintendent; Colleen Kenne dy, clerk; George Kahler, regis ter of deeds; Gary Lech, sheriff; Sandra Gillman, treasurer; Mary Storjohann, clerk of district court; Blanche Bartos, assessor; Bill Richardson, attorney; Clay ton Goeke, supervisor. Inman high school: Joan Cov entry, treasurer; Ila June Coon clerk of district court; Harlan Nielsen, sheriff; Imogene Davis, | clerk; Richard Bohn, supervisor; Harold Nielsen, assessor; Larry Sawyer, judge; Mildred Stamp, superintendent. At Chambers the juniors will do their “balloting” early today (Thursday). Registration begins at 9 a.m. Morning will be devoted to or ientation and during the after noon the student “officers” will ettle down to the business of "unning their respective offices. A critique will close the day and dismissal will be at 5 p.m. Lawrence Hamik, of Stuart, is •hairman of the countywide pro ram. Students will come from | he following schools: O’Neill, It. Mary’s academy, Atkinson, It. Joseph’s hall, Stuart, Amelia, Chambers, Page, Ewing and In- j nan. Judge Allen New Bar President Rock County Judge Charles Allen, of Bassett, was elected president of the Fifteen judicial district bar association at the an nual meeung held in O’Neill on Monday, February 12. He suc ceeds Charles E. Chace, Atkinson attorney. New vice-president is William W. Griffin and Norman Gonder inger was reelected secretary. Both Griffin and Gonderinger are O’Neill attorneys. Highlight of the Monday after noon and evening session was a 1 discussion of “Federal Estate Taxation,” by Jack Miller, of 1 Sioux City. ( L_ i To Spend Weekend Here— 1 Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Hile, of Co- > lumbus, are expected to spend the weekend with their son-in- 1 law and daughter, "Mr. and Mrs. i George Janousek and family. I COLLINS, CATTLE AUCTIONS TOP LIST O Neill Scene of Another Machinery, Registered Hereford Sale O Neill will be the setting for two big auctions 48 hours apart. On Saturday, February 17, Lloyd Collins Implements will stage another gigantic farm ma chinery auction at the east edge of the city. To be sold are 34 new and used tractors, many listers, discs, tillers, complckers, com bines, mowers, rakes, hammer mills, grinders and miscellaneous other articles. On Monday, February 19, at the O’Neill Livestock Market, the Holt County Hereford Breed ers’ association will hold its an nual spring sale of registered Hereford cattle, comprising 62 head. Both sales have a good chance of establishing new rec ords for their sponsors. The success of the machinery auc tion. particularly, will hinge on the weather. Collins has conducted a senes of implement auctions — all of which have attracted buyers from many miles. (For details consult full page advertisement on page 11.) Cols. Ed Thorin, of Chambers; Clifford Nelson, of Oakland, and Harry Cooper, of Winner, S. D., will be auctioneers, and the O’ Neill National bank will clerk. Concerning the Hereford sale, Secretary James W. Rooney sard: ‘The members of the association are constantly striving to im prove the quality of their cattle, and each year they buy top herd bulls of popular blood lines and good foundation females. Cattle raised by Holt Hereford breed ers have been consistent winners and top selling individuals at Ne braska sales during the past four years.” Consignors include: Francis L. Anderl, of Inman; D. E. Bowen & Son, of Page; Albert Carson, of Red bird; C Bar M Ranch, of O’Neill; Forrest Farrand, of O’ Neill; Waldo & Grace Frost, of Stuart; Ed Krugman 81 Son, of O’Neill; Mr. and Mrs. Harley Larson, of Ewing; C. V. Robert son, of Chambers; Elwyn Rob ertson, of Chambers; S. R. Rob ertson, of O’Neill; George Rowse & Sons, of Chambers; M, L. Sa geser & Sons, of Amelia; C. F. Small & Sons, of Amelia; Mar vin Snyder, of Page; H. A. & R. E. Van Horn, of Page; Harold Van Vleck & Sons, of Clearwa ter; Whitaker & Whitaker, of Chambers; Henry Wood, of Ew ing, and Benton Mellor, of At kinson. Emil Resae. of Tabor. S. D.. will act as Judge during the show in the morning, begin ning at 10 o'clock. Charles Corkle. of Norfolk, will be auc tioneer and selling begun at 1:30 p. m. Two farm sales are on The Frontier’s calendar: W. L. Pink erman, living 14 miles south of Lynch, will sell his personal property on Friday, February 16. Leo Gokie, living 4 miles north and 2 miles west of Danceland, has selected Monday, February 26, for his sale date. Col. Wallace O’Connell will handle the Gokie sale. • Two other registered Hereford sales also are on The Frontier’s calendar and The Frontier has printed catalogs and other adver tising. The North - Central Nebraska Hereford association will hold its annual spring sale at Bassett on. Saturday, February 24. Tug Phil lips, of Bassett, is sale manager and will provide catalogs on re quest. The Niobrara Valley Hereford Breeders’ association will hold a spring sale at Butte on Tuesday, March 13. Walter G. Sire, of Butte, is sale manager and will fill requests for catalogs. Woody Grim will offer two O’ Neill homes at auction on Mon day, February 26. Kieth Abart is auctioneer-broker. 7 Applicants for Superintendency Seven applications have been received for the post of super in endent of O’Neill city schools. But the board of education has aken no action toward finding a uccessor for Ira George, who ias resigned, effective August .1, 951. George had been here 13 ears. George received $4,500 from he school district and $500 per rear from the city for band work, otaling $5,000.