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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 29, 1952)
The Frontier Woman . . . Few Younger Generations Are ‘By Guess or by Gosh’ Cooks By BLANCHE SPANN PEASE My goodness! May's gone down the funnel of time again. How the days do go by, faster and faster all the time. June is upon us and June weddings, jokes about brides' cooking, and so on. I think may be these days a surprising num ber of brides have a working knowledge of the rudiments of cooking and even if they haven’t, following recipes and instruc tions accurately soon teaches them to be good cooks. Few of our younger generation are “by guess or by gosh” cooks. They are too smart for that. And that reminds me. Yesterday after all my preaching I decided to make dumplings to drop into some broth I had from cooking short ribs of beef. Now I like egg dumplings, but one seldom sees a recipe for those. So I made some by guess but I can tell you what measure ments I used, except for the milk. I beat up an egg, added 2 tablespons of cream that I hap pened to have on hand. I sifted a teaspoon of salt and 4 tea spoons of baking powder with 2 cups flour and added to the egg and cream with enough milk to make a drop dough batter. Dropped by teaspoonfuls into the boiling broth, and steamed 20 minutes, we thought they were super. I forgot to say that I added a tablespoon of parsley to the batter. Nobody was present to enjoy | "them but my husband . . . now if I had tried to make them for company by that type of meth od they’d have fallen flat on their faces. And I personally don't recommend making up any recipe by guess. —tfw— Mabel Guild, of Oakdale, wins our three - months’ subscription today. Oakdale, Nebr. Dear Frontier Readers: This spring with its problems of mud and slush, floods and what next is bringing many tpggic happenings and a few that are on the amusing side. We noted a good one the other day. A friend of mine, we shall call her ‘‘Antelope County Lady," was fixing the cream in her small glass churn to make but ter for dinner. , Her hubby came into the house to ask her if she didn’t want to go along with him to spend the day with friends six miles away. Now Antelope County Lady, being a sensible girl, never lets a thing like housework interfere with a good time, if posible. She had no but ter in the house so, “I’ll take the churn along and make the butter while I visit Flora,” she said. The little glass chum was carefully wrapped in a blanket and placed on Antelope County Lady’s lap. The stretch of six miles of crossroads to Flora’s house was extremely rough, one chuck hole after another. Upon arriv ing Antelope County Lady un wrapped the churn and lo and behold, yellow butter floating in rich buttermilk! The bumpy roads had brought the butter- There’s a proverb in this story somewhere. It must be “a bump in time saves nine.” MABEL GUILD -II w Recipe of the Week— NAPFKUCHEN (German Coffee Cake) One cup milk, 1 cup shorten ing, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, '4 teaspoon grated cardamon seed, grated rind of 1 lemon, 2 eggs, 1 cake yeast, 4 cups en riched flour, 3 eggs, 1 cup rai sins, blanched almonds, slivered. Scald the milk and cool to lukewarm. Cream the shorten ing. Gradually add sugar, creaming well. Add salt, carda mon seed and lemon rind. Add 2 eggs, beating well after addi tion of each- Dissolve yeast in I- n 36-INCH NORTHERN . . . Sam Killham (above) exhibits an eight pound 36-inch northern pike he landed a few days ago while fishing from the Elkhorn river bridge near Emmet. It took 20 minutes to land the big fellow and Killham was aided by Fred Grage. The prize pike was caught on a dare - devil artificial bait. lukewarm milk. Alternately add flour, milk, yeast and 3 eggs. Beat well. Fold in raisins. Pour into 2 greased tube pans lined with slivered almonds. Let rise until doubled in bulk. Bake in 350 F. oven about 45 minutes. Makes 2 coffee cakes. The flavor is better the second day, so it’s a good thing to have 2 SANDHILL SAL SAYS A government official says that women buy more beauty aids than they need. Some of them don’t. Most everybody knows that diamonds will cut glass. And they’ll cut a lot of smiles from a lady’s heart. It isn’t so much that this coun try still needs a good five cent cigar. It’s that they charge 25 cents for it. Pupil Writes Humorous Poem — ROCK FALLS—The pupils of a certain school were asked one day to compose a poem for moth er’s day. This is what one pupil came up with: When I go out to play My mother will always say, She makes me work so hard, And soon she will be lard. She sleeps like a dog, She croaks like a frog. But I love my mother just the same, Even though she has quite a frame Other Rock Falls News Bill Moore, Carl and Mrs. O’ Neill and the Hugh Benson fam ily ate mother’s day dinner at the Blake Benson home. Mr. and Mrs- Albert Stems vis ited Sunday evening, May 11, at the Blake Benson home. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Yantzie and daughter, of Chadron, spent mother’s day with home folks. Mrs. Yantzie and daughter stay ed with her parents, Mr- and Mrs. Louis Goeke, while Bill at tended school for two weeks in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Yantzie and son spent Sunday afternoon, May 11, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Levi Yantzie. Mr and Mrs. Sammy Derick son spent Saturday night, May 10, at the Levi Yantzie home. Sunday, May 11, dinner guests at the Fred Ernst home were Mrs. Louis Vitt and daughters and Bill McClellan. Orville Thorson spent Sunday, May 11, in Vermillion, S.D, vis iting his brother, LaVerne. Judy Curran visited Saturday night, May 10, with Betty Lou and Mary Jo Curran. Several men from this com munity attended the Dick Tom linson sale on Monday afternoon, May 13, Marks Anniversary— CHAMBERS — Mrs. Duane Carson celebrated her birthday anniversary with a picnic dinner at her home Sunday, May 11. The following guests were pres ent: Her brother-in-law and sis ter, Mr. and Mrs John Harley of Hastings; Frederick DeHart, of Grand Island Mr. and Mrs Moore, of Atkinson; Mr. and Mrs Harry Scott and family, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Rockford and children, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar DeHart and family, Dick Porter and Virginia Oaks, all of Chambers Marks Anniversary— CHAMBERS— Eight friends and neighbors in the north part of Chambers gathered at the home of Walter Trussed Friday eve ning, May 9, to help him cele brate his 78th birthday anniver sary. Honored Prior to Leaving for Service AMELIA — Clifford Clemens, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Clem ens, left Wednesday, May 14, for induction into the armed ser vices. He was honored at a fare well party at the home of his brother, Milton Clemens, Friday evening, May 9. There were 95 guests present. The evening was spent visiting and playing games. A luncheon of sandwiches, jello and cake was served. Other Amelia News Mr- and Mrs. Ralph Rees at tended a cattle growers’ associa ciation meeting at Alliance on Thursday, May 8, returning home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Small re turned Sunday, May 18, from a trip to Missouri. Several families from this vi cinity attended eighth grade graduation exercisees in O’Neill Monday, May 12, Lois Burge and Connie Gilman were the gradu ates fsom the Amelia school. The school, taught by Beverly Small, had five eighth graders, and all passed with good averages. The members were Zane Edwards, Dale Doolittle, Ellen Shermer, Karen Garwood and Elaine Lier man. Baccalaureate services r'or the senior class of Atkinson high school were attended by many Amelia families Sunday evening, May 18. Members of the graduat ing class from Amelia were Le one Fix, Peggy Prewitt, Sandra Gilman, Phyllis Watson and Col leen Kennedy Dean Prewitt and John Kamp haus went to Omaha Monday, May 12, for preinduction exam inations for the armed services. ^ Reverend and Mrs. Dixon, of Colome, S.D., were Sunday eve ning, May 11, guests at Lind sey’s. Reverend Dixon was a for mer pastor of Bethany Free Methodist church. Mr- and Mrs. Julius Belew, of Stanton, visited at the Levi Clemens home Sunday, May 11. Their son, Marlin, had spent the weekend there. Mrs. Julia White went to Mar tin, S.D.., Tuesday, May 13, to visit her son, Ray White, and family- She attended graduation exercises while there. Her grand" daughter, Gayle White, was one of the graduates. Then she plan ned to visit her daughter, Mrs. Frank Braddock, at Rapid City, S.D., before returning home. Mr- and Mrs. George Chapman and family, of Rapid City, S.D., spent Sunday, May 11, with his mother, Mrs. George Withers, and Mr. Withers. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Buck and sons, of Neligh, spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Barton Walton Bobby Wheeler is visiting at the Robert and Doyle Keller homes in Beemer. Kenneth Ruggles, of Clearwa ter, and Robert Patras, of Bruns wick, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Pru den. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Gaughen baugh and daughter, of Omaha, spent the weekend with his brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs. Laurence Jonas. On Sunday both families took a pic nic lunch and went fishing to Lake Andes, S.D., They report ed a “good catch." Mrs. John Walmer, of Orchard, visited Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Loy. Mrs. Walmer and Mrs. Loy are sisters Mrs Harold Young left Monday morning for Lincoln where she will visit at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr- and Mrs. Hugh Bryan. She plans to go to Tekamah from Lincoln where she will spend decoration day. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Sanford and family, of Spencer, la., spent the weekend at the home of E E. Sanford. Mr. and Mrs. Lester Derick son and family and Miss Sadie Derickson were Saturday eve ning, May 24, guests of Miss Jan et Derickson. Mr. and Mrs- Charles LaVigne, of Grass Valley, Calif., arrived Wednesday, May 21, and are vis iting relatives in O’Neill and Chambers. Sunday they were dinner guesst at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fora Knight. Mr- and Mrs. Lloyd Liedtke and son, Terry, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A1 Liedtke at Chambers. Other guests at the Liedtke home were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruther and son, of Inman. Ted Lindberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Lindberg, returned home from Wayne college on Thursday, May 22, where he completed his freshman term. DR. FISHER. DENTIST. Mr. and Mrs. M B. Huffman, of Ewing; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clifford, of Atkinson, and Mr. and Mrs F. N Cronin, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Golden, Mr. and Mrs J. B- Grady, Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lohaus and Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Jaszkowiak, all of O’Neill, held a picnic dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs- Joseph Brewster at Stuart. Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bartos and Miss Tillie Bartos will attend the alumni banquet of the Page public school tonight (Thursday) Mrs. Freeman Knight, Miss Til lie Bartos and Louis Bartos are graduates of the Page school. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Lundeen and son, Wally, of Lincoln, ac companied by Mrs. A. E. Derick son, who had spent a month at the Lundeen home, arrived to day (Thursday) to spend decora tion day with relatives in O’Neill and Dorsey Don't be sorry this year—see our wallpaper and paint before you buy.—Western Auto, O'NellL Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fleming and sons, of Ewing, were Sun this DAY of DAYS • AU the splendor of the day is yours forever in your wedding portraits. May we inaLe them for you? O'NEILL PHOTO CO. Phone 1 for Appointment DR. H. D. GILDERSLEEVE. OPTOMETRIST Permanent Offices in Hagensick Bldg. O’NEILL, NEBR. Phone 167 Eyes Examined . Glasses Fitted Office Hour*: 9-5 Mon. thru Sat. IN NEBRASKA i nr beers i LIGHT I FROSTY dry SMOOTH • i SEE THE DIFFERENCE-TASTE THE DIFFERENCE ;STO*Z BRiWINO COMPANY. OMAHA. NKBRAtKA © 1 ,° ° drs, BROWN & French Eyes Tested—Glasses Filled Broken Lens Replaced in 24 Hours Other Repairs While You Wail Complete X-Ray day guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lawrence. Miss Joan Braddock, of Page, was a Wednesday evening, May 21, dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Liedtke Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Gaughen baugh and daughter left Monday for Hot Springs S.D., to spend three days with Mr. Gaughen baugh’s mother, Mrs- Minnie Gaughenbaugh. They plan to re turn to O’Neill in a few days to finish their vacation. They al *so will visit Mrs. Gaughen baugh’s parents in Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Slaymaker, and other relatives. • Camera and Viewer, )182.2* (Tax Included) •""“Realist THE CAMERA 1BA1 SEEM CHI SAME AS KOI) The two lenses of this amazing new Stereo-RF.AI.IST Camera see the same as your eyes do — but they retain what they see on film. Like vour eyes the Stereo REALIST sees things in true per pective, with height, width, and depth (third dimension)—plua amazing natural color. Only by actually seeing these pictures can you grasp their amaz ing beauty—lifelike qualities. If you want a thrilling new experi ence stop in and see these amaz ing new pictures. E. J. BRADY Photo Service — ATKINSON — 1951 Another Year of Electrical Progress for Nebraska The following is a condensed summary of operating re sults of Consumers Public Power District for the year 1951, as reflected in the 1951 Annual Report. The past year was a highly successful one for Nebraskans — Electrically — and marked another year of gratifying results in the operation of your state-wide electric system. HIGHLIGHTS OF 1951 OPERATIONS 'Ar The number of customers served by Consumers Public Power District continued to show an increase during 1951 reaching a new high of 107,414 at the end of the year, com pared to 106,463 the previous year. Along with the increase in customers, the use of elec tricity continued to increase with kilowatt-hour sales reach ing a new high of 535,256,426 during 1951 or 10.5% over 1950. w Average kilowatt-hour use per residential customer also reached a new high of 1,973 kilowatt-hours per customer, while the average revenue per kilowatt-hour was 2.84c. ★ Gross operating revenues in the combined Consolidated Eastern and Western Systems were $12,470,042. ^ Operating expenses of the combined systems were $8,961,030 during 1951. This increase was due to the con tinued rise in costs of material and supplies, increased power costs and higher payrolls. However, through eco nomical operation and careful planning, this increase amounted to only 6.9% over 1950. EXPANSION AND IMPROVEMENTS TOTAL $5,722,505 During 1951, Consumers Public Power District continued to make favorable progress on its long range construction and improvement program. New construction completed during 1951 in the continuing program to expand and improve facilities to keep pace with the ever growing needs of the area totalled $5,722,505. This brought total improvements made since Consumers District has been in operation to $25,746,700. Construction during 1951 included many improve ■bents to generating, distribution and transmission faeiliti'es to meet the increased demand for electricity and to provide improved service to residents, business firms, farms and industries of the various communities. ** “s , . Where The Money Came Froa How The Honey Was Used 34.7% «... Residential Sales 37.3% ..Cost of Power 29.9% ....Commercial Sales ----Net for Rond Re 11.0% .....Sales for Resale meX,"^Improve 7.4% -Industrial Sales l3,7% -Administrative and , Qnr General, Customer .Rural Sales Accounting, etc. 5.8% ... .Public Authorities 106% ......Interest, Taxes, , , _ Debt Service including Street Expenses, etc. Lighting 10-4% ...Distribution and a 9 of n . __Transmission 4,3 * .°thfr 83 % .Depreciation A complete copy of the Annual Report, containing audit statements, certified by Arthur Andersen & Co., nationally known public accountants, may be obtained at >our nearest Consumers office. Shows below. Is the General Mmiagei'i teller from the DUlrid e 1M1 Annual Report. W Consumers public Power District b iihiim ernti OOlWMfu* *"* H, HR j , fs Tta HMltl p. Vs pr*»*** tarsis s mammry *f tta emmtlaas ta tssssirs Ttall* I Vswss Mstrlcl f*» tta ***r 1*51. 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IV mm* at tta taa* at Itractam k. i. tat* sti. —j-T | Ve are grateful for another gratifying year <3S and are indeed proud to have a part in the ^ progress and development of the communities ■ which make up this state-wide electric system 1 serving over 107,000 customers in Nebraska. e fto « % ® a * . a : ■ ' - w
