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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 9, 1952)
WSCS to Observe United Nations’ Day AMELIA—The WSCS met on Wednesday, September 24, at the Bill Ragland home. The worship service entitled, ‘‘O Tell Ye the Story,” was led by Mrs. Eva Backhaus. The study, “The Book of Acts,” was in charge of several mem bers. The business meeting was pre sided over by the president, Mrs. Vem Sageser. Among future plans now being worked on are observance of United Nation’s day and a church supper. P^ans were also made to serve lunch at the Elmer Coolidge sale being held Friday, October 10. Several short but interesting reports were given by members attending the district seminar held Tuesday, September 23, in O’Neill. A colorful lunch was served by Mrs. Clyde Doolittle and Mrs. Elsie Doolittle. The next meeting will be Oc tober 22 at the home of Mrs. Har old Fullerton. Other Amelia News Mr. and Mrs. William Fryrear and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce attended pancake day at Yank ton, S.D., Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Newkirk of Lincoln spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rav Andersen. Mrs. Emma Lindsey accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kenny to Omaha Friday where she is visiting her daughter, Mrs. P. L. Strenger, and family. Mrs. Julia White returned home Tuesday, September 30, from visiting her daughter, Mrs. Frank Braddock, at Hawes, S.D., and her son, Ray White, and fam ily at Martin, S.D. The Amelia Progressive club ROYAL THEATRE — O NEILL — Thursday. October ft Family Nighi DARLING. HOW COULD YOU Starring Joan Fontaine, John Lund, Mona Freeman, Peter Hanson. When the shades are drawn . . . and the candles are lit . . . and the champagne is iced . . . you can bet there’s a blonde in the closet. Family Night—83c, tax 17c, ToL SI.00. Adm. 42c, plus tax 8c, To tal 50c. Children 10c, plus tax 2c. Total 12c FrL-Sat. Oct. 10-11 Anne Baxter, Dale Robertson, Miriam Hopkins, with Cameron Mitchell, Craig Hill, Barbara Bates, Billy Lynn. Bret Hart’s big, bold, brawling epic of the frontier — THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT 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. Oct. 12-13-14 JUMPING JACKS Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis in Hal Wallis’ production. It’s a rip roaring riot! When Dean and Jerry reach for their rip-cords.— Co-starring Mona Freeman, with Don DeFore, Robert Straus. Sa lute these new song hits! “The Parachute Jump,” “The Big Blue Sky Is the Place for Me,” “I Know a Dream When I See One,” “I Can’t Resist a Boy in Uni form,” “Keep a Little Dream Handy.” Adm. 42c, plus tax 8c. Total 50c— Matinee Sunday 2:30. Adm. 42c, tax 8c, total 50c. Children 10c, plus tax 2c, Total 12c. Children under 12 free when accompanied by parent met October 2 at the home of Mrs. Vem Sageser. There were nine members and one visitor present. The lesson on “Home Nursing” was presented by Mrs. Sageser and Mrs. Clyde Widman. Election of officers was held with these results: Mrs. Ralph Rees, president; Mrs. Paul Fisher, vice president; Mrs. Link Sageser, secretary and treasurer; Mrs. Ju lia White, news reporter; Mrs. Clyde Widman, music leader; Mrs. Alvin Forbes, health and safety leader; Mrs. Bertha Sam mons, reading leader. Mrs. Clyde Burge and Joyce were visitors. The Merry Matrons club will meet Thursday, October 18, at the home of Mrs. Bob Clifford. Mrs. Harlan Dierking will be co hostess. Rev. and Mrs. Albert Lugins land had the following relatives as guests the past weekend: His brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Luginsland of Dunlap, Kans.; sisters, Mrs. Lu cas Buss, and her husband, and Mrs. Kathryn Buss, all of Holton, Kans., and his mother, Mrs. Am elia Luginsland of Americus. Kans., who stayed for a longer visit. The others left for their homes Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Asa Watson and Mrs. Blake Ott went to Omaha ■ Monday where they are visiting their daughters, Mrs. Arthur Tib j betts and Mrs. Gloria Landrum, and their families. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Andersen, Mr. and Mrs. Bert Newkirk and Mr. and Mrs. Earnie Johnston were Sunday dinner guests at Lew Backhaus’s. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Clemens and family of Ravania, S.D., were visiting relatives in the Amelia community Sunday and Monday. Ralph Kelly dug a new well for Raymond Kenny Saturday. Paul Fisher sold calves at the Burwell market Friday?' Mr. and Mrs. Glen White and Venita were Burwell callers Sat urday. Mrs. Hansberry of Chambers called on Mrs. Tom Doolittle, sr., and Mrs. Ed White Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Widman and Marcia Ruth were in Lincoln the weekend of September 26 where Mr. Widman attended a meeting. They visited at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Duane Hutchison at Pauline on their way home. Mrs. Belle Widman visited in O’Neill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Burch while they were away. Mrs. Gloria Landrum and Sally Ann are nicely settled in Omaha and Mrs. Landrum has employ ment in an office. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Murray and daughters, Cleta and Demar is, of O’Neill were Sunday, Sep tember 28, visitors at the Floyd Adams home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Milton re turned to their home in Denver, Colo., Friday, September 25, af ter a week’s visit with relatives and friends here. Her father, H. S. White, returned home with them for a visit. Mrs. S. C. Barnett’s nephew, Raymond Adams, and his broth en-in-law from Adams spent the forepart of the week visiting at the Barnett home. They Were looking for cattle to buy. CHAMBERS NEWS Attending the first rural home makers 1,000-plate luncheon in Norfolk Wednesday, October 1, from this community were Mrs. Ed White of Amelia, Mrs. Ken neth Werner, Mrs. Duane Mc Kay, Mrs. Ray Beed and Mrs. E. R. Carpenter, all of Chambers. The luncheon was given by the Norfolk Chamber of Commerce. Accompaning the group to Nor folk were Mrs. M. L Sageser, Mrs. Vern Sageser and Mrs. Ray mond Kinney. The latter also vis ited her daughter, Mrs. Gordon Brown and family. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Neilson and Mrs. Halloway spent a few days the first of the week in Grand Island. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Deirking left Sunday, October 5, for southern California where they plan to spend the winter. They will be near her daughter, Mrs. Osro Dean and family. Mrs. Charlotte Honeywell re turned home Sunday from the Frank Urban home at Ewing where she had been visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tibbettsi drove to Winner, S. D., Saturday. Walt Richards entertained a group of friends at a dinner at his home Sunday evening. Ante lope meat, which Mr. Richards bagged earlier in Wyoming, was served with all the trimmings. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Chris McGinn, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wyant, George Porter, Mr. and Mrs. C. E, Tibbets, Mr, and Mrs. L. V. Cooper, Genevieve Bell and Mr. and Mrs. Charles $pann. The Walther league of St. Paul’s Lutheran church met Sun day evening at the church. The following officers were elected: Vivian Harley, president; Ardeth Walter, vice-president; Dorothy Haake, secretary; Ronald Haake, treasurer. At the republican caucus of Conley township held recently, Lawrence Tangeman was nomi nated for clerk, Joe Holmoke, treasurer, and Emerson Loeske, justice of the peace. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Elkins have purchased the sandwich shop owned and operated by Ed win Worek. They plan to open a cafe. Sunday afternoon visitors in the Andrew Gilbert home were Mr. and Mrs. William Jutte, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Neilson and Mrs. Halloway. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Grossnick laus and children drove to Grand Island Sunday where they vis ited his cousin and wife, Mr. and. Mrs. Eli Thomsen, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Porter were Sunday dinner guests in the Omar McClenahan home. Mrs. Frank Porter accomp anied her husband on his truck ing trip to Omaha Monday. Mrs. Lela Corcoran and Kath eryn Newhouse went to Lincoln Friday where they spent the weekend visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Shavlik and Pamela returned Sunday from a week’s trip to Dubois, Wyo., to hunt and fish. They were ac companied by Reed Grubb, who visited his son and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Grubb, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Hubbard left the same day and accomp anied them as far as the Black Hills, S. D., where they were until Thursday, October 2. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Harley drove to Grand Island Sunday, October 5, to visit their daughter, Mrs. Duke Struebing, and family. The Struebing family have just moved into their new home which they have built in Grand Island. Mr. and Mrs. Nerman Merwes, Mrs. Margaret Merwes of Grand Island and Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Schwin of Grand Rapids, Mich., visited in the John Dankert horns Monay, September 29. Mrs. Schwin is a sister of Mrs. Dam kert. Herman Merrves is a broth er and Msr. Margaret Merwes is Mrs. Dankert’s mother. * DR. H. 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Third, if we are loyal to our Methodist church we will express that loyalty in a definite promise of a plan of giving to that church’s work at home and in the worldwide missionary endeavor. Watch for that letter number three. Intermediate fellowship at 6:30 p.m. in the new addition. The senior fellowship meets at the church at 1:30 p.m. and will go to Plainview for a district rally. That’s the fall meeting of the northeast district Methodist youth fellowship. Calling all youth! It’s a meeting that will be long remembered. If you want to go see or contact Miss Alice Young. ASSEMBLY ?OF GOD (O'Neill) Rev. Wayne A. Hall, pastor We thank the Lord for all that have accepted Christ as their Savior, the many that have been healed in their bodies and for those that have received an in filling of the Holy Spirit during the present revival campaign. Reverend and Mrs. Hanson will be with us each night this week. We invite all who want to hear the old time gospel and see what God is doing in our midst to come each day at 8 p.m. Sunday, October 12: Sunday school, 1(1 a.m. Let’s break the record attendance again this week. Worship service at 11 a.m. Evangelistic service at 8 p.m., fi nal message of Reverend Hanson. Tuesday, October 14: Young people’s meeting, 8 p.m. Wednesday, October 15: Bible study and prayer service at 8 p.m. Thursday, October 16: Ladies’ prayer meeting at 2 p.m. CHRIST LUTHERAN (O'Neill) (Corner of 7th & Clay) Rev. R. W. Olson, pastor Thursday, October 9: Young people’s skating party at Plain - view rink, 8 p.m. Friday, October TO: Adult in struction class, 8 p.m. Saturday, October 11: Second year confirmation instruction, 2:3t) p.m. Sunday, October 12: Sunday school, 10 a.m. Divine worship, 11:15 a.m. Sunday-school teach ers’ institute at Immanuel Luth eran church, Atkinson, 3 p.m. Tuesday, October 14: Men’s chib meeting, 8 p.m. We bid everyone a sincere wel come in the name of the crucified Christ. If you have no church home we cordially invite you to worship with us regularlv. WESLEYAN METHODIST . (O'Neill) Rev. Melvin Grosenbach, pastor Friday, October 10, 8 p.m.: We have been planning for several months on having this great 16 mm. sound film illustrating Pil grim’s Progress. No doubt many of you have read the book in English literature in public school and now you have the op portunity to see the film in col or. There ought be nothing more important right now in this pres ent day than our careful walk with God. Sunday, October 12: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; Robert Strong, superintendent; worship, 11 a.m.; Sunday evening singspiration and evangelistic service, 7 30 P-m. METHODIST (Emmet) Rev. Wallace B. Smith, pastor Every Sunday of every month brings the people of Emmet an unparalleled opportunity to wor ship the God and Father revealed by His Son, Jesus, called the Christ. This coming Sunday, come to church and meet your neighbors there. The services for adults and children begin at 9:45 a.m. Monday, October 13, at 8 p.m., the official board of the Metho dist church will hold its first meeting of the fall at the church. We are hoping that all members of the board as named by the fourth quarterly conference last spring will be present. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (Atkinson) Rev. R. W. Olson, pastor Sunday, October 12: Divine worship, 9:30 a.m. Sunday-school, 10:30 a.m. Sunday-school teach ers’ institute, 3 p.m. Wednesday, October 15: Chil J—0.*1 s con^^rmation instruction. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16: Quarter ly.0^1’’5 meeting, 7:30 p.m. Visitors are welcome to all ser vices and activities of this con gregation. METHODIST (Chambers) Kev. L. R. Hansberry, pastor Sunday-school, 10:30*a.m., Clair Grimes, superintendent Worship, 11:30 a.m. The Women’s Society of Chris tian Service will meet Thursday, r the home of Mrs. William Woods. Layman’s Sunday is October 19. The laymen are planning to have charge of services. CENTER UNION (O'Neill) Rev. Melvin Grosenbach, pastor Prayer meeting each Wednes day evening, 8 o’clock. Sunday, October 12: Worship, 10 a.m.; Sunday-school, 11 a.m.; young peoDle’s service and Bible study, 7:30 p.m. We are happy for a new floor furnace which was installed a few days ago. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (O'Neill) Rev. Samuel Lee, pastor Sunday-school, 9:45 a.m., wor ship, H a.m. Junior high West minster fellowship, Sunday, 5 7 p.m. Senior high Westminster fellowship, Thursday, 6 p.m. Cherub choir practice, Satur day, 10 a.m. The finance committee of the church will meet in the pastor’s study on Friday evening at 7:30. Next Sunday morning the pas tor will be conducting commun ion services in the Atkinson, Stu art and Cleveland churches, and Miss Eloise Rustad will occupy the pulpit. Her work is highly spoken of and each member should hear her message on Sun day morning. # October 23 has been set as the date for a planning conference of all officers of all organizations of the church. If you are an officer, please set aside this date and plan to be present. Sunday, October 19, will be men’s day in our church. Men of 1 the local chapter of Presbyterian men will conduct the morning service and bring informative messages on the work of the church through the past 150 years. The regular meeting of the men of the church will be held on Monday evening, October 20. Plans are being made for the men to invite their wives or friends. METHODIST (Inman) Rev. Charles C. Chappell, pastor WSCS will meet today (Thurs day) at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 12 District youth fellowship meets at Plain view, registration at 2:45 p.m. Fall festival October 18: Pa rade, 9:45 a.m.; O’Neill Saddle club exhibition, 10:30 a.m.; 4-H program, 11:15 a.m.; novelty races, 11:30 a.m.; chicken dinner at noon; band concert, 12:15 p.m.; Dwight Dell speaks, 1 p.m.; auc tion, 2 p.m. church service, 7:30 p.m. CHURCH OF CHRIST (O'Neill) Corner Sixth and Grant John Thomas, pastor Bible school, 10 a.m. Commun ion and preaching, 11 a.m. The morning message will be entitled “Faithful Until Death.” Evening worship at 8 o’clock. The evening message, “Christ, the Bridge Builder,” will be brought by Clair Utterback of Clearwater. Bible study and prayer meet ing Wednesday at 8 p.m. PAGE NEWS Bobbie Sorensen came from Creighton Saturday and visited until Monday with his parents, i Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen, sr. Mrs. Minnie Lines is staying at the home of Misses Grace and Nelle Wood, where she expects to make her home. Mrs. Dora Townsend went to Hartington Monday and will visit until Thursday at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weir. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trow bridge and Judith were dinner guests last Thursday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Trowbridge at Plainview. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Haynes and family were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Haynes and Miss Viola. Eight members of the Gei-to Gether club and their families had a wiener roast supper at the Norman Saltz home Sunday eve ning. After supper the evening was spent playing pitch. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Asher and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Asher and family were guests Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Fuelberth at Osmond. Mrs. Kate Fuelberth of Osmond was a din ner guest at the home. Mr. ,and Mrs. Robert Robinson spent from Saturday until Tues day visiting at the home of Mrs. Robinson’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Haynes, and with oth er relatives at Page. Mr. Robin son has recently received his dis charge from the army and is en route from New York to Colo rado Springs, Colo., where they plan to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Matschullat spent Sunday with their daugh ter, Mrs. Albert Anthony, and children of Bloomfield. Albert Anthony, who has spent the past eight months at Bluejay air base, at Thule, Greenland, returned home by plane. He arrived in Sioux City Monday. Mrs. An thony and children went there to meet him. The 12th anniversary of the WSCS was observed at a meeting at the Methodist church parlors last Thursday afternoon. The col lection amounted to $12 and will be sent to Liberia. Mrs. Elmer Trowbridge led the devotions and was assisted in giving the les son on Africa by Mesdames Har ry Harper, Herbert Steinberg and William Neubauer. Mrs. Henry Fleming of Ewing was a guest. Hostesses were Mrs. Harry Tegeler and Mrs. Dora Townsend. Floyd Cullen, son of Mr and Mrs. Harry Cullen of Ralston, Wyo., won a soil and water con servation award given this year. He will receive a trip to the FFA national convention in Kansas City, Mo., on October 13-16 with all expenses paid. Supper guests Sunday evening of Mr. and Mrs. William Neu bauer included Mr. and Mrs. Allen Haynes and Miss Viola, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Neubauer, Mrs. Emma Canaday, Misses Grace and Nelle Wood and Paul Visit 111 Son— Mr. and Mrs. Dick Tomlinson went to Lincoln over the week end to attend the Nebraska-Iowa State football game and to see their son, Eddie, who attends ag ricultural college. Eddie has been dismissed from the hospital and is able to go to school but is un able to play football or take ROTC training. He is suffering from amoebises. Mrs. Wood Hostess— CHAMBERS— The American Legion auxiliary met Friday eve ning, October 3, at the home of Mrs. Esther Wood. About 10 members were present. The pres ident, Mrs. Nellie Medcalf, was in charge of the business ses sion. A few business matters were discussed and communica tions read, after which luncn was served by the hostesses, Mrs. Wood and Mrs. Ruth Spath. REENLISTS IN MARINES Marine Pfc. Gerald Davidson arrived home Monday evening to spend a 30 - day discharge fur lough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Davidson. He received his discharge at Ft Pendleton, Calif., and then immediately re enlisted in the marine corps for an additional six years. He has not received his orders for his new assignment. Numerous Distant Buyers Are Expected Ranchers and 4-H club mem bers are making plans to bring their calves into the Holt coun ty 4-H club calf show and sale in O’Neill on Wednesday, Octo ber 15. Managers Lyle Dierks and Neil Dawes report that they have re ceived numerous requests from out-of-state buyers for informa tion about the show and sale. It appears that there will be many buyers here to buy good calves suitable for 4-H club work. Ranchers and farmers are urg ed to select some top calves and bring thean into the show and sale which starts with the show at 9 a. m. and the sale at 1:30 p. m. The commercial calves will be judged in the pens in single lots or lots of five. They will be sold either as singles or groups. O'NEILL LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Fred Evans and Dorothy were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Evans and family. They celebrat ed the birthday anniversary of Dorothy Evans. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Brown, jr.. of Grand Island were weekend guests of Mrs. Kay V. Eidenmiller. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Neil Dawes were Mrs. Dawes’ parents and her sister, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Swan and Shirley of Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs, James M. Corkle returned Monday night from a hunting trip near Sheridan and Gillette, Wyo. They acquired, their limit of one deer and one antelope. Venetian blinds, prompt deliv ery, made to measure, metal or wood, all colors.—J. ML McDon ads's, O'Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Elkins of Oakland were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dale Buckmaster. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Swede Elkins and family at Johnstown and relatives at Chambers. Mrs. Lizzie Buckmaster of Royal is visiting a few days with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Buckmaster. w. F. FINLEY, M.D. O'NEILL First National Bank Bldg. OFFICE PHONE: 28 - .. - ■ • 7 STAR FINAL SMASHING SAVINGS NOW! HURRY! "fffiS* ■' -."" < .*.. • .. - • , I i I , ' :1 „ Cotton Flannel 8 1 Gowns | 1 1.66 I Toasty* warm, excep* 88 tionally comfortable for winter sleeping. 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