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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 21, 1952)
Berigan-Froelich Rites c Read at St. Patrick’s On Saturday, August 16, St. Patrick’s Catholic church in O’Neill was the scene of a very beautiful wedding when Very Rev. Timothy O’Sullivan, church pastor, united in marriage Miss Nancy Catherine Froelich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Froelich, and John Robert Berigan, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Berigan of Atkinson. The double-ring ceremony was performed at an 11 a.m. mass before altars decorated with white gladiolii, palms and ferns. The papal blessing sent through the apostolic delegate at Washing ton, D.C., A. G. Cicognami, was read. During the ceremony, all the bride’s brothers and sisters were in the sanctuary as participants in the rite. Hand tinted candles ranging from a blue at the base to a delicate pink at the tip marked the aisles. At the base of each candle was a bouquet of cornflowers intermingled with romance blue ribbon The ushers enclosed the pews with ribbons of romance blue. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, appeared in, a gown which featured a Chantilly lace bodice embroider ed in iridescent paillettes. Tiers of matching lace were repeated in a panel on the bouffant taf feta skirt which ended in a court train. The sleeves were of three quarter length and the neckline of boat design. A flat hat of lace held her fingertip illusion veil. Her gloves were white kid. Her bouquet was of baby orchids and stephanotis which she placed at the feet of the Blessed Virgin, following the ceremony. The bridegroom appeared in formal attire, as did the other male members of the wedding partv. Miss Mary Elllen Froelich, who was maid-of-honor for her sis ter, appeared in a white nylon tulle gown which featured a bouffant, shirred skirt banded in romance blue velvet. Her sleeve less bodice had a rounded neck line. She carried delphinium and cornflowers. The bridesmaids were the Miss es Barbara Birmingham, cousin of the bride; Joan Berigan of At kinson, sister of the bridegroom; Mary Ann Foxlev of Omaha, and Patti Keiser of Chicago, 111. They ■appeared in romance blue gowns identical to that of the maid-of honor. All the attendants wore fitted caps of matching tulle and pearls. The bridesmaids’ flowers matched those of the maid-of honor. The bestman was Edward Ka rri in of Berwyn, 111. Ushers were "William J. Froelich, a brother of the bride; Edward Campbell of <lreen Bay, Wise., a cousin of the bride; John Berigan. a cousin of the bridegroom: John Wachter of Omaha and John Keating of Atkinson. Miss Marde Birmingham, a ■cousin of the bride, was soloist. She sang “O Santissima”, “Ave Maria”. “Jesus Thou Art Com ing”, “Just for Today” and “On This Day.” Altar boys were James and Charles Froelich, brothers of the bride. Mrs. Froelich appeared in a gown of moss green taffeta and wore a green orchid. Mrs. Berigan wore navy taffeta with a white orchid. A reception for 300 guests fol lowed in the Froelich home and gardens. A background of white latticework entwined with huck leberry and southern smilax formed the setting for the re ceiving line in the living room. The guest book was in charge of Miss Mary Louise Birming ham, a cousin of the bride. An aunt, Mrs. H. J. Birmingham, had charge of the gifts. Miss Marjorie Sinek of Winnet ka, 111., and Mrs. John Redmond of Omaha poured. Mrs. Frank Froelich, Mrs. Edward M. Galla gher, Mrs. C. J. Gatz and Mrs. H. J. Lohaus were at the serving table. The bridal cake, baked by H. W. Heriford and his son, Bennett, was a study in artistry. The six tiers, each tier a double layer, was topped by a tiny vase with flowers. Bells, roses and lattice work formed the decorations. Wayne Chapman of Omaha was organist during the recep tion. The visiting priests included ■Rev. Robert F. Barry of Long Pine, Rev. Richard I. Parr of At ROYAL THEATRE t — O NEILL — THURSDAY AUG. 21 FAMILY NIGHT Garson is gorgeous in Technicolor. Greer Garson, Walter Pidgeon in Mervyn Leroy’s production in technicolor BLOSSOMS IN THE DUST with Felix Bressart, Marsha Hunt, Fay Holden, Samuel S. Hinds Family Night—83c, lax 17c, Total 41.00. Adm. 42c, plus tax 8c, To tal 50c. Children 10c plus tax 2c, Total 12c FRI.-SAT. AUG. 22-23 Color by Technicolor THE CIMARRON KID Starring Audie Murphy, Yvette Du gay Heverly, John Hudson, James Best, Leif Ericson, Noah Berry The story of the 9 desperate men who lived the last great chapter in outlaw history! The Cimarron Kid, Bitter Creek, Dynamite Dick, Red Buck, Tulsa Jack, Bob, Emmet, Grat and Will Dalton Admission 42c, plus tax 8c, total 50c. Children 10c, plus 2c tax, to tal 12c. Children under 12 free, "when accompanied by parent. Matinee Saturday 2:30 SUN.-MON.-TUES. AUG. 24-25-26 THE WILD NORTH In exciting color Only a god or a beast can beat - the wilderness. . . and this man is a little of both! The woman who trembles in his arms is like a wild thing whom the trapper has cap tured and gentled with love! Ac tually filmed in the untamed wil derness! Staring Stewart Gran ger, Wendell Corey with Cyd Chari sse. Adm. 42c, plus tax 8c, Total 50c— Matinee Sunday 2:30, Adm. 42c, lax 8c, total 50c. Children 10c, plus tax 2c. Total 12c. Children under 12 free when accompanied by parent kinson and Rev. Peter R. Burke of Ewing. ; For her traveling, the bride wore a royal blue shantung dress, white hat and an orchid corsage. After a wedding trip to Mich igan and Wisconsin, the couple will live in Omaha where Mr. Berigan will attend the ROTC classes at the University of Oma ha. Mrs. Berigan, who is a former Ak-Sar-Ben countess, attended Barat college, Lake Forest, IU., for two years and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree from Duchesne college in 1952. Mr. Berigan attended St. Louis university for three years and re ceived his bachelor of science de gree from Creighton university in 1952. He was a member of the St. Louis university basketball team. Those who signed the guest book from out-of-town were': Mr. and Mrs. William J. Sinek and Miss Marjorie Sinek, all of Winnetka, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Maloney, Frank Newell, Jacob I. Grossman, all of Chicago, 111.; A. Martinelli of Savannah, 111.; Charles W. Koehlepp of Milwau kee, Wise.; Mr. and Mrs. Warren Leary, jr., of Rice Lake, Wise.; Miss Mary Biglin of San Francis co, Calif.; Miss Theresa Burrowes of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. R. L. Owens of Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth R. Anderson of Red Oak, la.; Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Wanser of Holly Springs, la.; Leo T. Crowley of Madison. Wise. Charles A. Foote and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mahoney of Sioux City; Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. O’Donnell of Salina, Kans.; Miss Sheila Murphy and Jeremiah D. Murphy of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Tom Klein of Howard, S.D.; Mr. and Mrs. John R. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Sullivan and Mr. and Mrs. George G. Swingle, all of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. John Mullen, Miss Mary A. Mullen, Miss Jean M. Johnson, Mrs. Ed Latta, Miss Elizabeth Latta, Mr. and Mrs. John Redmond, Miss Mary Clare Joyce, Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam J. Montgomery, Mrs. Mary Fitzsimmons Massle, Mrs. Wil liam Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Ira George, Gene Paul George, Miss Marde Johnson, Miss Josephine Polito, A1 Berigan, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Berigan, jr., Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Berigan, sr., Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Berigan, Ed L. Corrigan, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard J. Boyle, Miss Eileen Boyle, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Cassman, Mr. and Mrs. William Foxley, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wachter, Mr. and Mrs. J. Francis McDermott, Miss Colleen Curran, Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. McDevitt, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Frenking, all of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. John McQuillan, Miss Michel McQuillan and Mrs. John Biglin, all of Hastings: Miss Maryanne Altmayer and Miss Betty Joyce Smith of Kear ney; Mr. and Mrs. A1 Kerwan, Mrs. William Bridge, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mattox, Mr. and Mis. Guy Stinson, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Fred Deutsch, Mrs. Nelson Barth and Margaret Agnes, all of Nor folk. Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kocina of Creighton; Mrs. B. E. Trump of Plainview; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McQuillan of Greeley: Miss Fran ces Rossiter of Walthill; Miss Joan Mailliard of Osmond; Judge and Mrs. Lyle Jackson of Neligh: Miss Helen Shaul of Wood Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Gene M. Leahy and Miss Jean Leahy of Rushville; Paul Fritton of Al bion; Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Gilligan Mrs. John Robert Berigan —Rinehart-Marsden Photo. and John Gilligan of Nebraska City. Miss Mercedes Miller, Miss Constance Miller, Miss Charlotte Miller, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Miller, Charles Dvorak, John Dvorak, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lee, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Schultz, Mrs. Will Schultz, Mrs. R. E. Chace, Dr. N. P. McKee, Mr. and Mrs. Mick McKay, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. El lenwood, William B. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Slattery, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Peterson, Mrs. E. J. Kilmurry, Miss Le ona Kilmurry, Mr. and Mrs. Don ald L. Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Carroll, all of Atkinson. George Moyer and Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Moyer of Madison: Dr. and Mrs. L. R. Sutcliffe, Mr. and Mrs. Max Wanser, Mr. and Mrs. Sammy Regan, Mr. and Mrs. James P. Gallagher, Mrs. Elizabeth Colman, Miss Bea A. Gallagher, all of Inman; Mr. and Mrs. John Walker of Ewing; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cole, Mr. and Mrs. John Conard, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Cole and Mr. and Mrs. G. Owen Cole, all of Emmet, and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Steinhauser of Stu art. On Leave from Texas — CHAMBERS—Pfc. Rovert San derson came Saturday from Ft. Bliss* Tex., to spend a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sanderson, and family. Farr Family Holds Reunion Here — A Farr family reunion was held Sunday, August 17, at Ford’s park here. Among those in attendance were: Cy Farr of Donphine, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Farr and family of Chicago, 111.; Mr. and Mrs. Alger Farr and family of Council Bluffs, la.; Mrs. Nellie Langan of Nampa, Ida.; Mrs. Pearl Anderon of Ogalalla; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sesler and family and Joe’s mother, Mrs. Maude Ses ler of Valentine; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Far of Atkinson; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Farr of O’Neill; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pugh and son of Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Miller of Bat tle Mount, Ida. Return from Vacation Trip— Mr. and Mrs Robert E. Larson and family returned Sunday from a vacation trip. They went through the Black Hills into Mon tana where they visited Mr. Lar son’s two brothers, Charles Lar son and Jay Larson, and their families. They returned home by way of Yellowstone national park, Wyoming. Mr. and Mrs. Matt Hynes and Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Langan went to Pickstown, S.D, Sunday where they viewed the Ft Randall dam. O'NEILL LOCALS Miss Joann Burgess who has been spending the summer vaca tion with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. L. A. Burgess, will leave to day (Thursday) for Denver, Colo., where she will teach school. Dr. and Mrs. Harry D. Gilder sleeve went to Norfolk Thurs day, August 14, where they at tended the second annual North East Nebraska Optometric asso ciation golf tournament and din ner dance held at the Norfolk Country club. Joe Langan of Columbus stop ped to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Langan on Thursday, August 14, enroute to Stuart where he was going after a Shet land pony he had purchased from Wesley Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Streeter en tertained Mr. and Mrs. Jack Smith of Brunswick and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Smith of Siouy City at a dinner party on Friday, Au gust 15. Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Langan and Miss Mary Hynes returned Fri day, August 16, from a vacation trip through the Black Hills of South Dakota. Thursday, August 14, dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dean Streeter were Mr. and Mrs. William Baker and Bine Streeter of Brunswick and Mrs. Lucille Brittan of Columbus. .121 Attend 1952 Grimton Reunion The 15 th annual Grimton school reunion was held Sunday at Oak View and was attended by 121. The event attracted four teachers, 39 pupils and 78 visitors. After the picnic dinner a busi ness meeting was called to order by president Helen Grim, and all officers were held over for an other year. After the business meeting a volunteer program was held and those who participated were Nando Grim of Lynch, a song Homer Grim of Lynch, a recitation; Shirley Butterfield of Orchard, a song; Virgil Miller of Walnut, accordion selections and song, and Willis and Arlee War ing of Middlebranch, a song. Letters from some who were unable to attend were read by Mrs. Albert Pospeshil. Supper followed an informal hour. Some of those selected to help with refreshments were: Mrs. Jay Le Masters, Mrs. Irven Mil ler and Mrs. Lester Raff. The next reunion of the group will be held the third Sunday in, August, 1953. Towns in Nebraska represented were Venus, O’Neill, Page, Creigh ton, Orchard, Lynch, Walnut, Ew ing, Bassett, Royal, Fairbury, Mid dlebranch and Plainview. Others came from Des Moines, la.; Schenevus, N.Y.; Ft. Morgan, Colo.; Canton and Portland, O.; Belle Fourch and Mission, S.D. Teachers who attended the re union were Helen Grim and Claudius Evans of Venus, Sylvia Hansen of Page and Claryce Al len of Lynch. Happy Helpers Adjourn Til After Fair — The Happy Helpers 4-H club met at the home of Shirley Green on Wednesday, August 13. Two members were absent. Thirteen members and five visitors were present. Roll call was answered by naming counties in Nebraska. We sang a few songs and then judged dish towels. The demonstration teams who were to judge at achievement day spent some time practicing. 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