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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 8, 1951)
Masquerade Party At Knight Home EWING—Mr. and Mrs. Allan Knight entertained a number of friends at a masquerade party at their home Wednesday evening. October 31. Various types of games were played, the "treasure hunt" being of special interest. All guests in costumes searched the village for the hidden treasure, spreading the Hallowe’en spirit throughout the Streets and creating much merri- | ment everywhere. Mr. Loren, dressed as an old witch, received the prize for the best costume. At a late hour, re freshments were served by the hostess. Guests present were: Mr. and Mrs, Loren Walton, of Winne ton; Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Fred erick, of Clearwater; Mr. and Mrs. Leland Lieb, Mr. and Mrs. Glen Knight, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bar tos, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wey rich, all 01 O'Neill and Jack Lieb, | of Page. Other Ewing News Rev. Willis McGill, an Egyptian missionary, was guest speaker at a meeting Wednesday evening, October 31, at the United Pres byterian church. He showed pic tures of his work in Egypt. Aft er the service, a social hour, with refreshments of cake, cookies and coffee, was enjoyed. Mr. and and Mrs. Sam Regan spent Sunday in O’Neill visiting at the home of his mother, Mrs. Fred Gragge. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Funk and daughters drove to Neligh, Sun day, to visit with friends. VU1CK, Clean neat • . at ■ saving, too! Made possible by Quaker's marvelous, new, QUAKBRTROL unit that guar antees to cut fuel costs 25% and more over any natural draft heater! In terms of sav ings, free heat every fourth week! This amazing new unit actu ally tends the fire for you ... you turn the dial and quakkr TROL automatically makes oil and air adjustments to assure proper burning at every fire stage. PLUS THESE FAMOUS FEATURES MAUTV . . . trim, modern cabinet.. . rich. brown baked enamel ftiueh. COMFORT . . . aide Kadiadore for beat , . . built-in, thermo eon trolled heat circulator that gently Spread a warmth to every room oomar ,.. linger tip dial for aaae of operation . . . and many more Quaker features to provide you with unequalled heating Comfort. O'NEILL — PHONE 415 Across from the Golden On Wednesday, November 7, 7, Mrs. Sam Regan was a guest at the country home of Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Suttecliffe. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pollock en tertained their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sturbaum and Mr. and Mrs. James Pollock, at dinner on Sunday. Judy Bartak was also a guest, having spent the week end with Patsy Pollock. Mrs. Frances Shaw and Jerry' Tovnjack went to Omaha on Tuesday to attend a petroleum in dustry convention. They will re turn home Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Dierks drove to Bancroft, Thursday, to attend a 4-H banquet that evening.. Mai Hansen, of Omaha, was the speak er for the evening. Some of the 4-H prize winning beef was served at the dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleming were diner guests at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Belmar, of Page, on Sunday. The occasion was Frank's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Snyder and family also were guests for the day. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Maben, of Clearwater and Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Maben, of St. Edward, were guests on Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Wulf Mrs. Wm. Wulf accompanied by Miss Minnie Neiderheider o f Clearwater, were guests at the Will Conner home on Thursday. Mrs. Wilma Daniels and George Jefferies transacted business in O'Neill on Thursday. Floyd Bergstrom, who has spent the past week in Ewing, visiting relatives, returned to his home in Newcastle, Wyo., on Morday. Lt. and Mrs, Frank MacNeil, of Ft. Campbell, Ky., were honored at a 1 o’clock dinner at the home of her parents,.Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Rockey, on Sunday, October 28. Guests present were Mrs. Leota Butler and daughter, Mrs. Vera Anson, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Rockey, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tut tle and family, all of Ewing, Miss Almira Rapp, of Cheyenne, Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. V. Butler and fam ily, of Neligh, Mr. and Mrs. Bu ford Carlson and son, Dannie, of Orchard. Lieutenant MacNeil has a imonth’s furlough, after which he will leave for service in Korea. For the past several months, he has been a paratrooper instructor at Ft. Campbell. During the fur lough, Mrs. MacNeil will move to Omaha to make her home. She has employment there. On Friday, October 26, Mr. and Mrs. Willis Rickey drove to Co lubia, Mo., to attend te Nebras ka-Missouri football game. There they imet friends, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Leffler, and returned with them to their home at St. Louis, remaining over the weekend. The Rockeys returned to Ewing on Monday. Mrs. John Archer was hostess to the Thursday Bridge club at her home on Thursday afternoon, No vember 1. Guests were Mrs. John Walker, Mrs. Wim. Spence and Miss Frances Rotherham. High score was won by the hostess, low score went to Mrs. Florence Eb bengaard. The high guest prize went to Miss Rotherham. Follow ing the games, blueberry pie al-a mode and coffee was served. Mrs. Everett Ruby is home again after spending same time at Phillip, S. D., making the ac quaintance of a new grandson, Kim Marvin, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ruby. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beelart and family and Everett Ruby were overnight guests at the Gene Ruby home on October 28. Mrs. Oetter Hostess— Mrs. Lester Oetter entertained in honor of her daughter, Joyce, who was 12 years old on Satur day. Seven school motes and Mrs. Roy Parker, Joyce’s grandmother, came to help her celebrate. Games were played and refreshments consisting of jello and angel food cake were served. Mrs. Shriner Entertains— Mrs. R. H. Shriner entertained a few ladies at an informal des sert luncheon at her home on Friday afternoon, October 2. Mrs. Micanek Again Heads Altar Group LYNCH—The Altar society of the Assumption BVM church held a .monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. M. P. Stenger with Margaret and Irene Stenger co hostesses. Plans were made to hold a food sale and bazaar. Present officers were reelected for 1952 as follows: Mrs. Lorie Micanek, president; Mrs. Beryl Moody, vice-president; Mrs. Al bert Kalkowski, secretary-treas urer; Mrs. Don Allen and Mrs. George Kalkowski, captains. Games were played during the social hour after which lunch was served by the hostesses. Other Lynch News The 7th and 8th grade girls were guests of Dorothy and Kath ryn Mulhair for an old-fashioned Hallowe’en party Wednesday eve ning, October 31. Goblins skele tons, witches, and black cats were features of the evening. Miss Mulhair served a lunch at a late hour then escorted the girls to their homes. On Tuesday, “October 30, the classes of 1950 and 1951 of the Lynch school motored to the C. L. Haselhorst home in honor of Joyce’s birthday anniversary. Cards served for the entertain ment. Mrs. Haselhorst served a lunch at a late hour. Miss Joyce received many gifts. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mills were Sunday visitors at the Eldon Mills home near Dorsey. Mrs. Ed Johns and Mrs. Phillip Hammon and Paul returned Mon daly, October 29, from a visit with relatives in Grand Island. Pauline Mulhair was a Spencer visitor Wednesday, October 31. Andy Classen and daughter were business visitors in Omaha on Friday. Fred Spencer was a business visitor in Grand Island on Friday. Mrs. Lloyd Mills spent Tues day, October 31, at the Joe E. Suechta home. The veterans’ farm class and their instructor, Glen Heflin, en joyed a stag party at the Ray mond Kavranek home on Tuesday evening, October 30. Mrs. Albert Tejral and Henry Maly, of Spencer, spent Tuesday evening, October 30, at the Jo seph Slechta, sr. home. Chambers Bank Has 50th Birthday CHAMBERS — On Thursday evening, November 1, the Cham bers State bank held open-house in celebration of its 50th anniver sary of its founding. Mrs. Robert Turner, a former employee and granddaughter of the founder, the late Edward Adams, had charge of the guest book. Nearly 200 people signed the guest register. The guests were greeted by the present officers and Mrs. Harlan Dierking, a former officer. The founder’s wife, Sarah Adams, who is still vice-president of the bank, was present for the anniversary’s observance. The guests enjoyed a display of the first books of the bank and a display showing “50 Years of Progress." Souvenirs were pre sented to Mr. Carrie Holloway, 88, the oldest customer in attend ance; Miss Cynthia Dierking, 1'4, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Dierking, the youngest de positor present; Leo T. Adams, former president, the depositor coming from the greatest distance —35 miles; Clyde Giltz, the de positor present who has done bus iness with the bank the longest, having made his first deposit on November 14, 1901; Mrs. Mary Gleed, who presented the oldest bank book, the first entry date being 1903; M. L. Sageser, who presented the oldest bank book still in use, the first date being 1909. Souvenirs were also pre sented to John Walter, sr., who was the oldest man present and Walter Richard for present ing a check book given to him by the bank in 1906. A feature on the lobby desk was a 3-uered anniversary cake ar ranged in a setting of yellow ta pers, green leaves and yellow roses, baked and decorated by Mrs. L. A. Peterson and Mrs. Bob Summerer. The lobby was dec orated by beautiful baskets of flowers presented by the Live stock National bank, Omaha, First National bank, Omaha, and the Live Stock National bank, Sioux City. Refreshments consisting of cup cakes with 1901 -’51 inscribed on them, punch, mixed nuts and can? dies representing gold coins were served from a beautifully dec orated table by the Bethany La dies Aid. Other Chambers News Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cook and Mr. and Mrs. John Wintermote drove to Ord, Sunday, October 28, where they visited in the home of the iormer’s daughter and hus band, (Mr. and Mi's. Tracy Rath bun. Another daughter and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Van osdad, of Caldwell, Ida., were also guests. .They accompanied their parents hocr.e and remained until Tuesday. They were all dinner gues.s in the Wintermote home on Monday evening. Mrs. Walter Jutte was called to Grass Valley, Calif., Sunday due to the illness of her sister, Pearl. Mr. and Mrs. William Woods received word Saturday, October 27, that their son-in-law, Norman Kasik, of Madison, had been in jured in an auto accident and was hosiptal in Norfolk. They went to Norfolk immediately and re mained until Monday. They re port his condition as good. The Women’s Society of Chris tian Service of the Methodist church held the annual Bazaar and chicken dinner at the churh on Thursday, November 1. There was an excellent attendance. Mrs. E. R. Carpenter departed Friday, November 2, for Greeley, Colo., to visit her daughter and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Danold Grimes and Bonnie. Rev. C. O. Ankney and chil dren drove to Grand Island on Thursday, to visit Mrs. Ankney at a hospital. C. J. Gatz and son. Jack, H. J. Lohaus and Ira Moss spent the weekend pheasant hunting near Cambridge. Max Grenier and Robert Tom linson went to DuBois, Wyo., on Thursday, November 1, to hunt deer. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perry went to Kartington, Monday, October 29, to visit Mrs. Evie Winteringer and Mr. and Mrs. Bert Lanthear and to do some pheasant hunting. Miss Nadine McNally, of Schuy ler, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tomlinson from Wednesday, October 31, un til Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Astlund, of Sioux City, la., were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Perry from Saturday, October 27, until Mon day. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Tenborg, of Emmet, Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Smith, of Grand Island, Mr. and Mrs: Leland Spry, of Tilden, A. L. Stearns and Mrs. Katie Stearns were Sunday guests at the hoanfe of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Spry. Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Smith, of Grand Island, were weekend guests of Mrs. Katie Stearns. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gribble, of Port Angeles, Wash., arrived on Monday to visit Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Schaffer and famliy, and oth er relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs Gene Sanders. Mrs. Henry Vequist had Sun day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. John Turner and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harley Miller and their daughter and husband, of Neligh, •-were Sunday guests at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Brittell. Mr and Mrs. E. F. Quinn were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Verzal in Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ross were Friday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker. Miss Grace Quilty, of Omaha, spent the weekend at the home of Miss Elizabeth O’Malley. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Nelson at tended the football game in Lin coln on Saturday. While in Lin coln they saw Mr. and Mrs. Haw ard Dean, who at one time lived in O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Green went to Omaha on Sunday and attend ed the ice follies. They also went to Council Bluffs, la., and visit ed at the home of Mrs. Mina Green and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pitcher. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Gaskill made a business trip to Norfolk Tues day. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Kloppen berg, of Cozad, were guests of Mrs. E. J. Eby on Sunday. Mrs. Kloppenberg is Mrs. Eby’s niece. Little Miss Donna Jonas attend ed a birthday anniversary and Hallowe’en party in honor of Ste ven Buck, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Buck, on Wednesday, October 31. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Haynes, of Atlantic, la., spent the weekend at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Johnson. Rev. and Mrs. Melvin Grosen bach returned Monday afternoon from Lynch where they have been holding religious services for the last 2 weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Herley took Mrs. O. A. Herley to her home in Neligh on Sunday. She has been a guest here for 3 weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Muff and daughters went to Omaha on Sunday to attend the ice follies. Mrs. Woodrow Gaughenbaugh, of Emmet, was a guest of Mrs. Robert Jonas on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Hynes went to Columbus on Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Langan and family. Mrs. Dean Moore and Mrs. Fred Heermann went to the ice follies in Omaha on Saturday and also visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Claussen. Mr. and Mrs. Allan Jaszkowiak and daughter, Nyla, spent the weekend in Lincoln and Omaha. In Omaha they attended the ice follies on Friday and were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Schwertseger. In Lincoln they at tended the Nebraska - Kansas football game. Mrs. John Telanowski, who had been visiting at the home of Mr. j and Mrs. Clifford Harding for 4 I days, returned to her home in1 Loup City on Monday. Miss Clara Kellner, of Valen tine, was a Friday overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harder. Mr. and Mrs. John Harbottle and daughter, Susan, went to El gin on Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hunter and fam ily Miss Carolyn Tams, of Inman, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Marcellus and family on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larson were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Snyder in Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Ross and family visited Mrs. G. A. Con ard and family at Redbird on Sunday. Mrs. L. Liedke, of Chambers, was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Liedke on Thurs day, November 1. She is Lloyd Liedke’s mother. Corporal Leder Gets College Training AMELIA—Cpl. Arlen Leder is spending a 2-weeks’ furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Leder, sr. He recently graduated from Central State college at Warren burg, Mo., and upon his return will be stationed in Florida. Other Amelia News Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Carr and family moved into their modem new home last week. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Small and family drove to Burke, S.D., on Sunday, bringing Mr. Small’s mother, Mrs. Mary Small, home with them for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Forbes and Mr. and Mrs. Hienie Frahm drove to Omaha Friday, return ing Saturday night. They visited at the home of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandt. They also attended the ice follies. Gerald and Leslie Forbes stayed with their aunt, Mrs. Laurence Pacha. Mr. and Mrs DeVere Withers, Judy and John, spent a few days lagt week visiting relatives at Alliance and Hyannis. Mrs. Lewine Wickham spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce. She held parties at Bonnie Watsons, Dor othy Garwoods and Alta Bentons during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Barnett and Ardath and Connie were Sunday dinner guests at S. C. Barnetts Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ragland at tended the funeral of John Sla dek in O’Neill Monday morning. Misses Cleone and Delores Doo little spent the weekend in Fre mont and Omaha. They visited their sister, Mrs. Gerald Tesch, and family in Fremont. Mr. and Mrs. Orland Fryrear called at Elmer Fix’s Sunday. Mrs. Frank Pierce called on Mrs. William Fryrear Sunday af ternoon. Ladies Hear Report on Training School— The Women’s association of First Presbyterian church met on Thursday, November 1, at 2:30 o’clock at the church. The praise service was in charge of Mrs. L. A. Burgess and a re port on the Pactola training school was given by the Misses Vesta and Mable Adams, of the Cleveland church, north of Stu art. Hostesses were Mrs. M. V. Landreth, Mrs. H. W. Tomlinson, Mrs. Fred Robertson, Mrs. Anna McCartney, Mrs. C. D. Harmon and Mrs. M. L. Harmon. Shower for Mrs. Sullivan— Mrs. C. V. Sullivan, who will soon leave to make her home in Lincoln, was honored on Tues day night with a bridge party and handkerchief shower at the home of Mrs. Allan Jaszkowiak. Mrs. M. J. Golden and Mrs. J. B. Grady were assisting hostesses. Halvas Entertain— Mr. and Mrs. Victor Halva en tertained at a 7 o’clock dinner on Wednesday, October 31, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John Valla’s 47th wedding anniversa ry. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chudomelka, of Inman. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Manson were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Sidney E. Anderson at El gin._ PUBLIC AUCTION On account of my health anii haring *old my farm, I will sell the following described personal property at public auction at the farm located Vi mile west of Butte, Nebxraska, on — Monday, Nov. 12 Sale Starts at 1:00 P.M. Lunch Will Be Sold on Grounds. 31- Head of Cattle -31 13—Milk Cows; 17—Stock Cattle; Polled Hereford Bull 1 Team of Horses 10 HEAD OF HOGS, weight a bout 120 lbs. 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Grain and Hay 130 Acres of Corn in Field. 12 Stacks of Alfalfa Hay. 8 Stacks of Prairie Hay. Household Goods Nearly new Electromaster Elec tric Range. 7-foot Philco Refrig erator. Singer Sewing Machine. 2^ Bedroom Suites with springs ancF | innerspring mattresses. Living Room Suite. Dining Room Set. Kitchen Table, Chairs and Stool. Good Storkline Crib with spring and mattress. Nearly new Single Bed with spring and innerspring mattress. 2 Steel Cupboards. Vanity Table and Mirror. Chest of Drawers. Wardrobe. Baby Tenda. Electric Radio. Good Su perflame double - burner Oil Heater. Good white enamel Cook Stove. Many other small house hold articles. TERMS: CASH. If credit is want ed make arrangements with clerk before sale. No property to be moved until settled for. Merle Kelly, Owner* COL. ED THORIN, Auctioneer O'Neill, Nebr. 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