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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (June 21, 1951)
SECTION 2 — PAGES 9 TO 16 _ . ' • ' if : ' ° Vg f fH North-Nebraska’s Fastest-Growing Newspaper ONEILL, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, JUNE 21. 1951. PAGE S. Marcilene Shroeder Weds Robert Coover EWING — Miss Marcilene Shroeder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Shroeder, of Ew i ing, on Sunday, June 17, be came the bride of Robert Coov er, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Coover, of Neligh. The 8 p.m. double - ring ceremony at the Ewing Methodist church was performed by Rev. C. C. Chap pell before an altar beautiful with gladioli, summer flowers and candlebras. The bride’s dress had a bod ice of white chantilly lace with a sweetheart neckline, long sleeves with points over the hands, fastened at the back with a long row of buttons. The white satin skirt fell in soft folds with a 5-yard train. Her fingertip veil was edged with chantilly lace and was held in place with a pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of red roses. For something old, she wore a pearl necklace, a gift of the bridegroom; for something new, her dress; for something blue, a garter, and something bor rowed, lipstick. She was given in marriage by her father. Phyllis Cernousek, friend of the bride, was imaid-of-honor, and Elaine Coover, sister of the bridegroom, was junior brides , maid. Each wore a gown of blue marquisette trimmed in taffeta, with matching head pieces. Their corsages were of white carnations. Gloria Shroeder, sister of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a gold-colored formal with mat ching headpiece and carried bas kets of daisies. Billy Krueger, a cousin of the bride, was ring bearer. He wore white trousers and a dark coat, carrying the rings in a cana iny. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Schroeder chose a gown of aqua bemberg. The gridegroom’s stepmother was gowned in na vy blue. Both had corsages of pink carnations. Bonnie Jo Jefferies and Eve lyn Reikofski, of Neligh, wear ing white formals, lighted the candles. The bridegroom was attired in a grey suit, wearing a red rose buttonniere. Dwight Shroeder, brother of the bride, was best man, and Lyle Coover, brother of the bridegroom, was grooms man. Each wore white carnation boutonnieres, as did the fathers of the bride and bridegroom. Preceding the ceremony, tra ditional wedding music was played by Mrs. Wilbur Spang ler and Mrs. Wm. Hubei, of Ne ligh, sang “O Perfect Love”. As the bridal party took their plac es before an altar, Mrs. Hubei sang "Always”. On completion of the ceremony Dwight Shroe der sang “Blest Be the Tie”. A reception following the ceremony was held in the church parlors. Refreshments were served. The table for the bride and bridegroom, their at tendants and near relatives, was lovely in the bride’s chosen col ors of blue-and-white. A 3 - tier wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and bride groom, beautifully decorated in blue-and-white was used as a centerpiece. It was flanked with tall blue-and-white candles in crystal holders. Above the cake, suspended from the ceiling, was a large blue-and-white bell from which streamers in matching colors extended to each comer of the table. The streamers were fastened in place with a small er bell. The cake was cut by the bride and bridegroom, the bride then serving each present at the table. Other guests present were ser ved ice cream, cup cakes and coffee buffet style. Miss Anna VanZandt and Miss Margaret Krueger, of Norfolk, did the serving. Others assisting were: Mrs. Jessie Angus, Mrs. Earl Bil lings, Mrs. R. G. Rockey, Mrs. Harold Harris and Mrs. Flor ence Butler. Gifts piled high on a lace cov ered table were opened by the newlyweds. Sally Christon had charge of the guest and gift books. Mrs. Coover is a graduate of the Ewing high school in the class of 1949. She chose teach ing as her profession and has taught the past 2 years in dis trict 196. Mr. Coover served 18 months in the navy. The past year he has been engaged in trucking. , The Coopers will make their home 5% miles north of Mead ow Grove after a wedding trip through the Ozark mountains. They will also visit Bernard Shroeder, Mrs. Coover’s brother, who is stationed at Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo. Attend Rebekah District Meet— Among those attending the Re bekah district 29 meeting in Oak dale for the afternoon session Wednesday, June 13, were: The Mesdames Clay Johnson, Theodore Strong, Carl Schenzel, Melvin Klingler and Albert Klingler. Those attending the evening session \vere: The Mesdames H. L. Lindberg, Esther C. Harris, Lowell A. John son, Harold Strong, Tony Asimus, II. L. Harmon, Edward Wayman, Alma Evans, C. D. Harmon, Roy Wayman, Zada Russ and Jennie Hershiser. The local chapter put on the memorial services. Mrs. Lindberg was elected mu sician for the district for next year. Cooks Are Honored On Anniversary— Mr. and Mrs. Robert (“Bob”) Cook were guests-of-honor at a surprise party at their home in honor of their 38th wedding an niversary Monday, June 11. High scores for the ladies and men were won by Mrs. D. N. Loy and Charlie Cay wood; low scores were won by Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Schulz. Mrs. Frank Grenier was recipient of the traveling prize. The Cooks were presented w’ith a table lamp. Sisters Are Feted At Dinner— Mrs. Bernard Matthew's, of _<incoln, and Mrs. Rav Williams, of Sheridan, Wyo., recently en tertained at a 7 p.m. dinner at the M&M cafe in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McKenzie, jr’s. oth wedding anniversary and Miss Barbara’s approaching marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hopkins and daughters were in Sioux City June 16 and 17. iY is the your... 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Other Amelia News Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Bar nett, Ardath and Connie, Mrs. Glenn White and family and H. S. White spent father’s day at S. C. Barnett’s. Relatives have received word from the Henry Travers family stating that they have returned from their trip to the coast and Henry is now working at Pick.; town, S.D. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Barth and family, of Scotia, visited at the W. E. Ragland’s home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Johnston were Sunday dinner guests at the C. F. Sunall’s. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Backhaus spent Sunday at the F. E. Back haus home. Mr. ana Mrs. aernara maot more, accompanied by Mrs. Dale Hazzard, of Bassett, went to Thedford Tuesday, June 12. Mrs Blackmore attended a lodge meeting while Mr. Blackmore and Mrs. Hazzard visited at the Fritz Arnholt home. Miss Maxine Peterson, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Peter son, went to a summer resort near Hermosa, S. D., Wednes day, June 13. She will be em ployed there this summer. Miss Holly Smith, .of Atkin son, spent the weekend with Beverly Small. Mrs. P. L. Strenger and sons, Keith and Marian, of Omaha, visited over Saturday and Sun day with Mrs. Lindsey and Flor ence. Marian stayed for a long er visit. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rees and family spent Sunday evening at the Oscar Peterson’s. Mrs. Alice Prewitt and fam ily were in Grand Island Mon day. The Harold Gilman’s have a new 1951 Ford. Mrs. Elmer Oetter and daugh ters, Lana Kay and Janith, re turned Saturday from a short visit with relatives at Norfolk. Mr. Oetter’s mother, who had been visiting with them here, returned to her home in Nor folk. Mrs. Vern Sageser, accompan ied by Mrs. Link Sageser, Mrs. Clyde Widman, Mrs. Ed White and Mrs. Julia White, attended the mothers’ vacation camp at Long Pine June 13. The camp was sponsored by extension clubs of north-central Nebraska and was held in Hidden Para dise park June 12-13-14. Family Celebration At Long Pine— The Morgan, Sorensen, Taylor and Sherman families gathered at the park in Long Pine Sunday, June 17, to celebrate the bi' th day anniversary of Mrs. Viola Morgan. Each of the 74 picnick ers brought a basket dinner Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Sherman and family and Richard Orcutt, of Ainsworth; Mr. and Mrs. Will Hicks, of Vetal, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Morgan and family, of North Loup; Mr. and Mrs. Al len Williams and family, of Springview; Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen, sr., and famliy, Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen, jr„ and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nis sen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sorensen and family and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sorensen and family, all of Page; Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sorensen and family, of Creighton; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hollenbeck and fam ily, all of O’Neill. Good Neighbors Still on the Job— Once again good neighbors have come to the aid of Alvin Hesse, a young Page farmer who is recuperating slowly following spine surgery. Recently a group of them gathered and took care of the corn planting on the Hesse farm. Those taking part in the work were: John Zumbrum, Levi Bern holz, Jim, Vernie and Leland Finley, Carl Max, Bob and Cal vin Harvey, Bernard Schacht, George Wettlaufer, George Hall, John Sojka, Harlan and Gus Spath, Henry and Darrel Heese and Jim Stewart. The May 3, 1951, issue of The Frontier carried the story of pre vious aid given the bedfast farm er by these and other good neigh bors. Hesse is well on the road to recovery now and was able to come to The Frontier office Tues day to report on the corn plant ing proceedings. Mrs. Babcock's Burial at Sargent— Among those attending the fu neral of Mrs. Glenn Babcock, of Sargent, Friday were: Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Harmon, John Miller, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Harmon, and Mrs. Lowell A. Johnson. Mrs. Babcock was a niece of the V. C. Johnsons. Combine Bargain! We Have a Used 1945 JOHN DEERE MODEL 12-A COMBINE Complete with Motor & Pickup In Excellent Condition $1,075 HOLT COUNTY IMPLEMENTS LLOYD COLLINS, Prop. Phone 365 South 4th St. PAGE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Kelly took their grandmother, Mrs. An na Thompson, to Taylor Sunday to spend the day with her father, John Nelson. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kelly en tertained Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Carson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cronk,, Mr. and Mrs. I loyd Fus sleman and Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Allen at a card Darty at their home Friday evening in observ ance of the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carson. Mr. Car son is a brother of Mrs. Kelly. A large group of friends sur prised Mrs. Floyd McIntosh at her home Sunday evening in ob servance of her birthday anniver sary. A social evening was spent. The self-invited guests served the lunch. A post-nuptial shower was held Saturday afternoon at the Legion hall for Mrs. Melvin Albright, of Wayne. Mrs. Nevin Ickos, jr., and Mrs. Paul Hartigan had charge of the entertainment. Miss La Vonne Albright had charge of the gift book. After opening and viewing the gilts a lunch of ice cream, cake and coifee was sew ed. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Snoeck and family left Monday morning for Lake Carmel, N. Y, afttr spending 2 weeks with Mrs. Snoeek’s parents, Mr. ani Mrs. Neil Asher, and other relatives. They were enroute from Califor nia to New York where they will make their home. Mrs. Charlie Cummings, of Portland, Ore., her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cummings, and sons, of Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs Arnold Stewart and son. Loren, and Leonard Miller spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Asher and Freddie were guests Sunday at the Neven Ickes, jr., home. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Trease, of Or chard, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ash er and family spent Sunday e ve ning at the Neil Asher home Mr. and Mrs. Bert Finley spent Sunday at the home of their son, Leland Finley, and family. Mrs. Paul Hartigan spent Fri day and was an overnight guest of Miss Barbara Trowbridge. Mr. ana Mrs. E;1 Sterner and their house guest, Mrs. Florence Sterner, Portland, Ore, were dinner guests Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder. Miss Barbara Trowbridge and Miss Nancy and Larry Heiss left Sunday to spend the week at the Methodist Youth Fellowship camp at Ponca state park. Pvt. Arnott Buxton returned home Monday afternoon from camp at Atlanta, Ga He was met in Omaha by his brother, Dick, who brought him to Page. Pri vate Buxtan left here February 1. He will stay at his home 10 days and return to Georgia. William V.’atterman's spent the week at West Point and Bancroft. Thursday afternoon, June 14, as members of the WSCS had fust finished their lunch, a bolt of lightning entered on the wires and burned out a unit of .he e’ec | trie stove at the church. Mrs. Petersen Is Hostess— Winners of the Wednesday Af ternoon Bridge club held at the home of Mrs. Harry Petersen were Mrs. James W. Rooney and ; Mrs. Petersen. i Arriving This Weekend— Mr. and Mrs Glen Spindler. of Vancouver, Wash., are expected this weekend at the Lowell A. Johnson home. Mrs. Spindler and Mrs. Johnson graduated from high school together. Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy and children, who have been vis iting relatives here since Tues day, June 12, are leaving for their home in Scottsbluff today (Thurs day). Mr. and Mrs. John Sensene.v and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ressel, of Plainview, visited with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Res sel for father’s day. Tom Ressel Is Home— Pvt. Thomas Ressel arrived Tuesday evening for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ressel. 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