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' .' ■ ■ . ] i 12 PAGES — 2 SECTIONS VOLUME 71—NUMBER 2. O'NEILL. NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, MAY 17, 1951. PRICE: 7 CENTS stats HIST soc Delbert E. Nelson New School Head 'Culbertson School Chief Succeeds Ira George O’Neil’s new superintendent of city schools will be Delbert E. Nelson, of Culbertson. He will succeed Ira George on August 1. Nelson was signed at a meet ing of the board of education last week. There had been a bout 24 applications for the post. Nelson, who is marled and is the father of a son, Jackie, 6, graduated from Peru State Teachers college in 1939. In 1939 ’40 he taught social science and coached athletics at Eagle. Be tween 1940 and 1943 he was prin cipal and coach at Crawford. He spent 3 years during World War II in military service, a portion of the time as an officer. In 1946 he went to Culbertson as principal and, after a half term, became superintendent, continuing as superintendent un til now. , Nelson's original home is at Lincoln. His annual salary will be $4,800. Also this week the board of ed ucation contracted with Cleamon D. Stone to return as vocational agriculture teacher. Stone, an Oklahoman, came to O’Neill last September. He will attend summer school at the Uni versity of Nebraska, will draw $4,050 next year for teaching. Stone holds a master’s degree from Oklahoma A & M. Nelson holds a bachelor’s de gree from Peru and a master’s degree from the University of Ne braska, where he has spent 3 summers. ,11 Calves, Bull Perish in Flames CELIA—Eleven head of calves and 1 registered bull died in a fire early Tuesday morning that completely destroyed a 40x60 foot bam on the Edward Heiser farm, 14 miles north and 4 miles east of Atkinson. The fire was believed to have been caused by lightning. The loss, Mr. Heiser said, was cover ed by insurance. Also destroyed were 3 saddles, 1 set of harness, a milking ma chine, all milking utensils, some grain and a large quantity of hay. Fire occurred about 2 a.m. A ►^heavy rain accompanied the se vere lightning and the wetness assitcd in keeping the flames from spreading to nearby build ings. Fifteen cows, which Mr. Heiser milks, escaped unhurt. Atkinson firemen helped keep the 1 lames from spreading. Large Crowd at Grutsch Funeral Funeral services for William Grutsch, 65, well-known north of O'Neill farmer, were held Friday, May 11, at St. Patrick’s Catholic . church. * Burial was in Calvary ceme tery. , , .. Among those who attended the funeral from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schmeitzer, of Milford; -Mr. and Mrs. Wes Haas, of Lincoln; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Kimbrough and son, Kenneth, of Geneva; Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rosenkrans, of Butte; Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Stevens, of Oakland; Mr. and Mrs. Art Givens and Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kramer, of Stuart; Mrs. Claire Van Hove and Mr. and Mrs. Arden Berg, of Bris tow. Welder Explodes; Man Is Burned Albert Miller, who resides on a ranch south of Emmet, received ‘•serious” bums about the head and hands Tuesday when the welder with which he was work ing exploded. He was taken to the O’Neill hospital where his condition is described as “satisfactory.” Oil Burner in School Explodes DELOIT — The oil burning stove at the Reimers rural school, in the Deloit community, explod ed early Tuesday, May 8. No one was injured but the stove was damaged and the in I terior of the school will have to be redecorated. JUSTICE COURT Harvey J. Grof, of Atkinson, May 15, charges filed by J. F Gates, failed to appear at court. Lynn Cobb, of Stuart, fined $10 and co6ts, speeding charges filed by Patrolman Frank Dineen, May 15. Gordon Lee Towne, fined $10 and costs, speeding charges filed by J. F. Gates. May 16. Iowans Visit— Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grundman and daughter, of Cherokee, la., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Cohn. marriage LICENSES Edward Charles Cavanaugh, of I Chambers, and Miss Edna Heeb, of Atkinson, May U. Nelson . . . Eagle, Crawford, Culbertson—next O'Neill. (Story at left) PUBLISHERS WILL GATHER SATURDAY # Paul F. Wagner, Assistant to Governor, Will Address Group O’Neill will be host to a group of north-central Nebraska edit ors, publishers and officials of the Nebraska Press association Sat urday. The meeting will begin with a 1 p.m. luncheon followed by a business session. The visitors will hear a talk by Paul F. Wagner, of South Sioux City, newly'- appointed administrative assistant to Gov. Val Peterson. His talk will be entitled, "Press Relations with the Statehouse." A special showing of “The World - Herald Story,” a docu mentary film in technicolor, also will feature the program. An informal conference on mu tual problems and remarks by NPA President R. F. Kennedy, of the Columbus Telegram, and NPA Secretary Scott Grenwood, of the state office at Lincoln, will round out the program. After adjournment there will be an open-house tour of the Holt County Independent’s new plant i and a visit to The Frontier. A number of the publishers are especially interested in "The Voice of The Frontier's' radio facilities. There will be a 7 o’clock dinner in the evening. All events will be at the Town House. Ralph J. Kelly, publisher of the Atkinson Graphic, is president of the north-central district and will | preside. Carroll (“Cal”) Stewart, publisher of The Frontier and a member of the NPA board of di rectors, is in charge of arrange ments. Wives of publishers will enjoy a tea at the Town House in the : afternoon and play bridge. Many of the visitors will be re. maining in the city until Sunday. Doyle, Check Forger, Caught John Doyle, the former Atkin son laborer who forged a check, April 6, to “purchase” a used car from an O’Neill dealer, has been captured at Wichita, Kans. After “purchasing” the car in O’Neill, Mr. and Mrs. Doyle headed south. In Wichita zhey wrecked the car, injuring their little daughter who was with them. The child was taken to a Wichita hospital to be treated for injuries. The parents vanished. Friday, the sheriff at Wichita contacted Holt County Sheriff Leo S. Tomjack and announced that Doyle had been captured. The Wichita official stated that Doyle was also wanted by Okla- j homa and Kansas as well as Ne- , braska and which state would get j priority was not known. Special Train Bringing Boosters A special North Western train will bring 100 Omaha businessmen into O’Neill Satur- i day, arriving at 2:45 p.m. The O’Neill stop will be the final one for the touring Om aha boosters who are visiting Nebraska, Kansas and Wyom- ! ing points. There will be candy and gifts for the kiddies. The stop will be for 1 hour. Scout Fund Push Begins Today— The O’Neill annual fund-rais ing drive in behalf of O'Neill Boy Scouts will begin on Tues day, May 22. The goal this year is $1,200. Last year the campaign grossed $800. Verne Reynoldson is finance chairman of the district. Enroll ment in cub scouts, he points out, has increased 25 percent over a year ago. Visitors Here— Verne Beckwith and daughter, of Columbus, spent several days in O’Neill last week visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hopkins vis ited Sunday in Sioux City with Mrs. Iva Hopkins and son, Larry. RETIRED O’NEILL MERCHANT DIES Rites for R. R. Morrison To Be Held Today; 111 Several Years R. R. (“Bob”) Morrison, 77 year-old retired O’Neill grocery merchant, died at 8 p.m., Mon day, May 14, at his home. He had been in declining health for sev eral years and had been danger ously ill on several occasions. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. today (Thursday) in St. ! Patrick’s Catholic church with Very Rev. Timothy O’Sullivan, church pastor, officiating. Inter ment will be in Calvary ceme tery under the direction of Blgfin Bros. A rosary was offered Wednes day night at the Morrison resi dence. Pallbearers chosen are H. E. Coyne, P. C. Donohoe, Harry Lansworth, Thomas J. Donohoe, Harold Boshart, and H. L. Lind berg. The late Mr. Morrison was born November 24, 1873, at Danvile, I1L. a son of Philip and Mary Rumley Morrison, who were immigrants from County Cork, Ireland. He came to Holt county from Danville when a small child. On August 13, 1900, he married Miss Ellen Killmurry in St. Patrick’s Catholic church. His bride was a Holt county native. Mr. Morrison was in the gro cery business for many years, having traveled on the road for an Omaha wholesale house for a time and having operated stores in several locations. On Sunday, August 13, 1950, Mr. and Mrs. Morrison celebrated their golden wedding anniver sary. There was a special mass at St. Patrick's church with Mr. and Mrs. Morrison reenacting their wedding of a half-century ago. Their children, grandchil dren and great - grandchildren formed the procession. The late Mr. Morrison was a member of the Knights of Colum bus. Survivors include: Widow —Ellen Morrison, daughters — Mrs. Ed (Catherine) Davidson, cf Casper, Wyo.; Mrs. R. O. cMary) Newton, of Riverton, Wyo.; Mis. Kevin (Dorothy) Cronin, of Chi cago, 111.; sons—Robert T., and John P., both of Anderson, Ind.: Richard, of Norfolk; 19 grand children; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters—Mrs. Dan Cronin, of Om aha; Mrs. Hannah Donohoe, of O’Neill; Mrs. Julia Brennan, of St. Louis, Mo.; Mrs. William Fal lon, of Gregory, S. D. District Library Meeting Friday The Grattan township public library will be host Friday, May 18 to the district library meeting sponsored by the Nebraska pub lic library commission. Miss Bernadette Brennan, li brarian, has announced that the public is invited to attend. Mrs. P. B. Harty will be in charge of registrations which will begin at 9:30 a.m. At 10 o’clock, E. M. Gallagher will give the address of welcome. Miss Louise Mixon, executive secretary of the Nebraska public library commission, will give a talk on the work and present program of the commission; Wayne Kessler, president of the Nebraska Library association, will report on the progress of the commission; and Mrs. Marguerite Johnston, field representative will give a talk on the library trustee. A luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. at the M&M cafe with Mrs. E. M. Gallagher as hostess. Sr. M. Anthonella, principal at St. Mary’s academy, will be the first of the afternoon speakers and will discuss vocational guid ance. This will be followed by a talk by Miss Anna O’Donnell on “The Cooperation of Schools and Libraries.” Rural Pupils Tour Lincoln— The pupils of Holt county rural school district 128 and their teacher, Mrs. Viola Parks, left early Monday on a sight-seeing trip to Lincoln. They visited ma ny places of interest and return ed the same day. Making the trip were Dick Stewart, Lorann Eklmisten, Dar ell Grass, Marlin Frahm, Denny Cunningham, Shirley Gamel, Marlene Frahm, Joyce Grass and Larry Parks. Mrs. Elmer Edmisten sponsor ed one of the cars. GRADS PICTURES This week The Frontier pre sents the composite pictures of the graduating classes from the Stuart. Inman, Page, Cham bers, Atkinson, and St. Joseph (Atkinson) high schools. Similar composite pictures of the grad uates of the O’Neill high schools will be presented in tne next issue. Woman Overcome by Monoxide Fumes CELIA— Mrs. Lee Terwilli ger was overcome by carbon monoxide fumes Friday, May 11, while doing the family washing in the basement of her new home. The power washing m a - chine’s exhaust hose protruded out of the basement window, but a faulty gasket, where the hose connected with the ma chine, allowed the monoxide gas to escape. Mrs. Terwilliger became so ill it was necessary to remove her to the Stuart hospital where she was given artificial respiration for 5 hours. She was able to return home Saturday “much improved” but s'.ill suf fering effects of the gas. She was being assisted by her daughter-in-law, Mr.;. Per ry Terwilliger, who was hang ing out clothes. She suffered only a headache. SPRING RAINS SWELL ELKHORN River Overflows Banks; 1.83 Inches Moisture Falls in 7 Days The Elkhorn river, running bank full for several weeks, is now out of its banks. The line, “water, water, every where” aptly describes the bot tomland from Stuart eastward as the river winds across Holt coun ty. . . Some Atkinson observers say they’ve never seen the river higher than it is now. Early Wednesday the bridge east of Emmet was washed out and workmen were having trouble saving the bridge west of there. Lowlands in south Holt county are completely flooded. Only a little corn has been planted in the northern part of the county. Barley and oats are very late and rye prospects are not good, eith er. Water was flowing over high way 20 east of O’Neill, near Mud bridge, Wednesday, in a path estimated to be about 1,000 feet in width. State Highway Engi neer John Osenbaugh reported late Wednesday that it was be lieved that the crest had been reached and the waters wouid soon begin to recede. Already bluegrass buyers are appearing in the county with a view to buying up this year’s crop. Prospects now are good on the bluegrass. Showers during the past 7 days have been characterized by con siderable lightning and thunder. Summary, based on 24-hour periods ending at 6 p.m. daily, follows: Hi Lo Mois. May 9_ 76 49 May 10_ 59 40 May 11 ..__ 58 37 May 12_ 67 48 May 13 ___1__ 65 55 .49 May 14_ 72 55 .77 May 15 __ 62 55 .57 Total_ 1.83 Quick Justice for Cattle Thieves ATKINSON—Two Loup coun ty men who attempted to sell 2 baby calves at the Atkinson Live stock Market on Tuesday, May 8, the following day were admitted to the men’s reformatory and state state penitentiary to begin serving 3-year sentences. Frank Graham, 26, and Daniel Kelley, about 35, both of Taylor, were arrested, given a hearing early Wednesday, May 9, in Loup county district court at Taylor. State Brand Inspector Virgil Laursen, of O’Neill, held up the money at the market pending an investigation, which disclosed that neither had owned black cattle. The pair pleaded guilty to the charge. The unbranded calves were taken from the Haskins ranch. Graham is single; Kelley is married and has 7 children. Mother M. Patrice in Profession 25 Years Mother M. Patrice, mother su perior of St. Joseph’s Catholic hospital at Alliance, Tuesday, May 8, celebrated her 25th anni versary in the profession. Sister Patrice took her vows as a Fran ciscan nun at Stella Niagara, N. if.. 25 years ago. D. A. McCarthy, of O’Neill, her arother; Sr. M. Immaculata, of 5t. Elizabeth’s school, Denver, ~olo„ and Margaret McCarthy, of D’Neill, sisters, were present for :he ceremonies. (Complete story with picture vill be found in the May 24 issue )f The Frontier.) Frontier for printing! Lightning Bolt Kills Lynch Youth ALERT SHERIFF . . . Wheeler County Sherit Arthur Mcum, of Bartlett, for the third time m less than 4 years has arrested and jailed suspicious acting characters who had stopped at his service station for supplies. Each time McLain has been right in his ar rests. The latest pair of fugitives, Edward Hammond, of West Vir ginia, and Raymond McKinney, of Kentucky, have confessed to the theft of a car at Phillipsburg. — Photo by Courstesy Wheeler County Independent. Retiring President Entertains Lions The retiring president of the O’Neill Lions club, L D. Putnam, on Wdnesday, May 9, entertain ed members of the cluo and 5 guests at the Town House. J. H. (“Amie”) Doerning, man ager of the Council Oak store, is the new president. Other new of ficials are: Elgin Ray, first vice president; Dr. H. D. Gildersleeve, second vice-president; Joe Stutz, third vice-president; Robert Jon as, tail - twister; D. H. Clausson, assitant tail - twister, tamer and song leader. Members of the hoard of directors are D, C. Schaffer, Judge D. R. Mounts, Harry Petersen and Hugh Ray. A. E. Bowen was reelected sec retary. Guests at the meeting were Supt. Ira George and Miss Rose mary Vondracek, of the O’Neill public school; John Bowen and Phyllis Seger, O’Neill high mu sicians who have helped enter tain the Lions during the past year, and John C. Watson. Putnam thanked tgc Lions lor their “courtesy and cooperation” during the past vear while he was club leader. Watson told of his short tour of duty in Korea— having spent 10 days on the pen insula. Mr. George asked the Li ons to cooperate with the new superintendent who will succeed him August 1. Plans for the annual Lions sponsored beauty contest were discussed. The contest will take place Monday, May 20, at the Town House. Rules are the same as last year, except a kin of the winner must belong to the club. Rail Commissioner Will Give Address Walter Roberts, member of the Nebraska state railway commis sion, has accepted an invitation to speak in O’Neill at Memorial day rites on Wednesday, May 30. Mr. Roberts is a former resi dent of north-central Nebraska. Glea H. Wade is in charge of Memorial day arrangements for Simonson post 93 of the Ameri can Legion. In a meeting last Thursday night, the Legion voted to stage the annual celebration on Satur day and Sunday, June 23-24. Family Gathers for Mother's Day Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor Sunday were: Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Taylor, Norman and Barbara; Mr. and Mrs. Max Taylor, Edwin, Ed ward, Loretta, Don and Donna Fae; Mr .and Mrs. Harry Hollen beck, Ronnie, Glenda and Jackie; Melvin Thompson, of Atkinson, was also a guest. Young Adults Elect— Robert Kurtz is the newly elected president of the Young Adult Fellowship of the Metho dist church. Grant Peacock is vice-president, and Mrs. Milton Krause is secretary-treasurer. LANDS WHOPPER EMMET — Clarence Farr late Wednesday landed a 20 - pound catfish at the Atkinson - Stuart gravel pit. Roy Sauers, of O’Neill, lended an assist. Mr. and Mrs. Connie Callaway spent Sunday in O’Neill with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Calkins and Mrs. J. H. Bruns. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Lang, of Atkinson, spent Sunday night at the home of Mrs. Hazel Boatman. RALPH B. MELLOR DIES SUDDENLY — ■ I Widely -Known O’Neil! Man Found Dead in Casper Hotel A well - known O’Neill man. Ralph B. Mellor, 48, was found dead in a Casper, Wyo„ hotel room Thursday afternoon. May 10 He had been a resident of the hotel for several weeks and death was caused bv a heart attack. He had been in ill health in re cent months. The body reached O’Neill early ''inday and funeral services were S conducted at 2 p.m. on Monday, {May 14, at the Methodist church with Rev. V. R. Bell offi ciating. Burial was in Prospect Hill cemetery under direction of Biglin Bros. The late Mr. Mellor was the only son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mellor. was born March 30, 1903, at O’Neill, attended O’Neill high school where he played end on ♦ he football team, graduating in 1923. His father for many years was a prominent north-Nebraska Ford ' f'ar dealer and an extensive i rancher and livestock operator. His father died in June, 1940; his mother died in January, 1950. Survivors include: Widow— the former Esther McAllister, of Atkinson; daughters — Mrs. Mike (Mary) MagTudas, of Las Vegas, Nev.; Carolyn, of Los Angeles, Calif.; and 1 grand daughter. Pallbearers were Norbert Uhl, H. D. Grady, A1 Strube, Julius D. Cronin, M. E. Simonson and C. J. Gatz. New Bridge Now Spans the Sandy NORTH OF STUART— Tom Berrys have had a new bridge constructed over the Sandy. The Berrys have been unable to go into their place from the east since the old bridge collaps ed several weeks ago. Help Postal Project— Sidewalk Superintendents An uncounted number of sidewalk superintendents “re port” regularly for supervisory work on the 18-thousand-dollar postoffice improvement pro ject, which was begun last week. New granite steps are being installed in front, a new side walk is being built, and the driveway is being improved. The old driveway which has been torn up resembles a bomb crater. Fred Lowery, mail messen ger, has more inconvenience than all the patrons combined! He has to figure out a way to move about 2 tons of mail each morning without benefit of a dock. Kilty Clover Club Plans Hike— Kitty Clover 4-H club met May 14 at the home of Mrs. M. B. Marceilus, our leader. The meet ing was called to order by the president, Carole Johnson. Roll call was answered by naming kinds of material used for needle cases. ! Dening Bjomsen, 17, Struck Working on Water Pipes By MRS. A. A. KALKOWSKI (Special Correspondent) LYNCH—A 17-year-old Lynck nigh school senior, who was Le have graduated today and als* was to have celebrated his birth day today, is dead. Dening Bjornsen was struck by a bolt of lightning Tuesday about 2:30 p.m., while working with water pipes in a house. A severe electrical storm was in progress. Doctors thought the young man was knocked unconscious and died immediately. Artifi cial respiration was adminis tered for sometime, but he could not be revived. ^ oung Bjomsen was assisting a plumber, who was at work is the basement of the house and who was unhurt. The youth was at work because there were ns classes this week for the 1951 Lynch high graduates. Bjornsen was an outstanding Lynch high athlete and partici pated in most school activities Survivors include: Mother; sis ters — Miss Lenora, of Lynchc Mrs. Faye Papestein, of Spencer. Mrs. Judy Peters, of Verdel; Mr* Inez Mitchell, of Iowa; Mrs Ag nes Nelson, of Chicago, III brothers—Stanley, who is in the navy; Neal, of Tennessee; Car roll, of O’Neill; Lee, Melvi*. Norris. Orvis and Isaac. Dening was the youngest so* m tha Bjornsen family. His f» ther died several years ago. Funeral arrangements had not been completed early Wednes • ay. * Plan to Estimate Oil Drilling Costs A V. orland, Wyo., drilling eon» i PTany s officials will meet m (T Nenl “within a few days” with m group of northeast Nebraskan* who are planning to finance an i01 * m Ihe Page-Orchard area. A meeting was neld recently & the Golden hotel in O’Neill te further the development A tem porary board of directors was elected. Two members are from Ainsworth, 2 from Norfolk, l from Orchard, 1 from O’Neill and 1 is a South Dakotan. A permanent board will be se lected soon. - t St. Mary’s Alumni Banquet Planned Matthew G. Beha will officiate as toastmaster at the annual St 1 Mary’s alumni banquet to ■b* i held at the academy Sundav, hh - 20. Rev. Timothy O’Sullivan * t give the welcoming addreb Toasts to tne clergy, Alma Matet, and toasts to the Sisters will be given by Robert Shoemaker Kathryn Ann Golden and Mary Devine Brennan. The address of welcome to the class of 1951 will be given by Mrs. DeMaris Stout Birmingham and the response will be given, by her daughter. Miss Maru Birmingham. The business meeting of tli« alumni association will be held at 5 o’clock in the alumni parlor and will be followed by benedic tion in the academy chapel aft 5:45 p.m. Arden Johnson, 49, Burial at Bristow BRISTOW — Funeral service* will be held today (Thursday* *t the Lutheran church for Arden Johnson, 49. Johnson, a lifetime resident of Holt county, died Sunday eve ning at the Sacred Heart hospital in Lynch after submitting to a major operation. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Johnson, cf Bristow. Returned Mission Worker Shows Film* NORTH OF STUART—Plana are being made for Miss Uneola Adams, returned missionary from China, to show pictures at the Cleveland church Sunday eve ning, May 20. Miss Adams has been at the Adams ranch visiting her broth er, Yulan, and sisters, Vesta end Mable, most of the time since her recent return to the U.S. Mr. and Mrs Floyd Long spent Sunday in Clearwater as guest* of Rev. A. C. Utterback.