Kokes Assigned to Chemical School — Army Pfc. Gary H. Kokes, son °f Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kokes of Atkinson, has been assigned to the Far East command chemical skcool at Camp Gifu, Japan. Assigned to the school as an artist, Kokes was stationed at Camp Roberts, Calif., before transferring to the Far East. Before entering the army he attended the American Academy erf Art, Chicago, 111. EWING NEWS • A family Christmas dinner is tanag planned at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robley Sisson, sr. Thaer will have all their children prevent except the oldest daugh ter, Mrs. Leonard Sorenson and husband of Omaha. William Sisson, who has spent several years in the navy, will be pres ent for the first time in five years. Mrs. Sisson’s mother, Mrs. Mary Snyder, will be a guest. Turkey with all the trim mings is the menu planned. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olson spent Thursday in Creighton on business. / Members of the Commercial club of Ewing and their wives had their choice of oyster stew or chili last Thursday evening as they gathered at the Legion club for a 6:30 supper, prepared and served by the American Le gion auxiliary unit 214. A busi ness meeting followed conducted by the president, Gail Boies. On adjournment, the treats were sacked for Santa’s visit to Ewing Saturday afternoon which was held near the Christmas tree on Main street. Amelia Marine Takes Part in Maneuvers— Culminating 10 months of in tensive training, the Third ma rine division flexed Its military muscles recently in a mock bat tle near the desert city of 29 Palms, Calif., and Pfc. Clifford F. Clemens of Amelia was right in the middle of the important combat maneuver. Rolling over the highways on a 150-mile motor march the lea thernecks unloaded in the mid dle of a desert expanse to do battle with a mythical enemy. Private Clemens, a flame thrower operator, is a member of weapons company, 2nd batallion. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Clemens of Amelia. Tune In! Voice of The Fron tier” . . Mon., Wed., Sat., 9:45 a.m.* a.m.. 780 kc., WJAG. [Capacity Crowd Witnesses Operetta E^VING—Speaking parts of the one-act Christmas operetta, “The Lost Doll,” given at the Ewing public school auditorium last Thursday evening, were taken by Karen Woeppel, as the mod ern youftg mother who had gone shopping with her daughter, Doris, played by Sharon Spang ler; Norman Bomer, as floorman; Mary Karen Funk as personal shopper, and Peggy Colfax played the part of Goldilocks. All children in the kindergar ten and first grade participated. The costumes of children as Christmas trees, bells, dolls, ted dy bears, candle jigging Sambos, peppermint canes, were provided by the parents, assisted by Mrs. Emma Wright. The high school trio, Sandra Dierks, Judy Jefferies and Vlan da Biddlecome—did the singing parts of the operetta. Pianist was Miss Doris Ann Spahn. Mrs. Helen Grim, teacher of kinder garten and first grade, the direc tor. On conclusion of the operetta, all grades from first to eighth sang Christmas songs. Due to the hospitalization of the music director, Paul Cooper, due to injuries received in an auto wreck, Mrs. Katherine Carl son acted as director with Miss Marcia Gibson at the piano. A capacity crowd was in attend ance. —" —— Scouts Preparing for Forthcoming Tests EWING—Boy Scout troop 181 met last Thursday at the Scout headquarters for a regular ses sion. Twenty answered roll call. After the formal opening and a brief business session, the meet ing adjourned for a social period, a Christmas party and exchange of gifts. Several Scouts then, left to participate in the pro gram at the Ewing public school. Those who remained held an informal discussion pertaining to scouting events of the near fu ture. Several boys are prepar ing for their second class Ssout tests and the candidate class is busy with preparation for the tenderfoot test. Much interest has been aroused pertaining to the workshop pro ject. Tools are being added to the equipment. Orchard Choir Plans Cantata ORCHARD—The 24-voice adult choir of the Evangelical United Brethren church here pre sented the Christmas cantata, “While Shepherds Watched,” Sun day morning at the church. Mrs. J. W. Mahood directed the production. Soloists were Mrs. Glenn Miller, soprano; Mrs. Floyd Steinberg, alto; E. C. Hoag, ten or and Supt. Walter K. Gray, baritone. Harvey Holbrook was accompanist. Choir members are Mrs. Glenn Miller, Mrs. Vernon Munger, Mrs. Leon Mitchell, Mrs. Carroll Clif ton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mea ning, Mr. and Mrs. Eloit Black more, Misses Dixie Stevens, Don na Payne and Maxine Sparrow; Harry Johnson, David Willats, Robert Utterback, Walter G. Mil lett, E. C. Hoag, Edwin Porter, Walter K. Gray, Mrs. Walter La Frenz, Floyd Menning, Mrs. Wal ter Millett, Keith Thelander and Mrs. Floyd Steinberg. The children’s Christma pro gram was presented in the church auditorium Sunday eve ning, under direction of Sunday school teachers. The program consisted of readings, songs, dia logues and drills. Treats were given the children. Orchard grade school pupils presented an evening of Christ mas entertainment Monday eve ning. Each grade room presented a 20-minute program. Circles Reorganize for New Year CELIA—Mrs. D. F. Scott and Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg attend ed the Woman’s Society of Chris tian Service Christmas party in the church parlor Wednesday afternoon, December 17. The president, Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg, conducted a short business meeting. Receipts from a recent church supper and ba zaar were given. The circles turned in their money earned during the past year. Names were drawn for new circles for the coming year. Program—pianist, Leona Kil murry; solo, Frances Gottschall; five selections sung by a male quartet consisting of Henry Dierks, Gary Spence, Dale Rad cliff and Fred Dunn; piano solo by Betty Coxbill. “Women of the Bible and Church Shining as Stars For ever” was conducted by Mrs. George Frohardt. A lunch was served. Other Celia News Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks went to O’Neill to the Paul Nel son home Friday evening, De cember 19, to get their brother, Leon Hendricks, who is home for Christmas and New Years from a Miltonvale, Kans., school. Emil Colfack, Frank Kilmurry, O. A. Hammerberg and Wilford Arp helped Duane Beck saw wood Tuesday, December 16. The Emil Colfack family took Mr. Arp to his home in Butte that evening. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Scott and Mrs. Gene Livingston were Thursday evening, December 18, visitors at the O. A. Hammer berg home. Members ot miiside chapel Sunday-school and church held their annual party in Hillside chapel Friday night, December 19. Around 60 persons were pres ent. Games were played, gifts distributed and lunch enjoyed by all. Mr. and Mrs. Orville Orr were Monday evening, December 15, visitors at the Joe Hendricks home. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Chaffin and family enjoyed an oyster supper at the Mark Hendricks home Saturday evening, Decem ber 20. Mrs. Darel Bright teacher of school district 246 (Hendricks) school), and pupils, invited the teacher, Mrs. Leonard Jungman, and pupils of Celia school to their scnool for a Christmas pro gram and party Friday after noon, December 19. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Colfack went to Butte Thursday, Decem ber 18, and Mrs. Colfack visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Arp, and Mr. Colfack went to Fairfax, S.D., for a load of com. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hendricks and family were Thursday eve ning, December 18, visitors at the David Rahn home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mitchell and family were also present. Lawrence Smith helped Mer rill Smith grind alfalfa Thurs day, December 18. Both women visited the Merrill Smith school of which Mrs. Gene Livingston is teacher. Hans and Jim Lauridsen were O’Neill visitors Tuesday morn ing, December 16. Mr. Hansen of Butte was a Wednesday afternoon, December 17, visitor at the Hans Lauridsen home. Connie Frickel and son, Don nie, got four coyotes Saturday, December 20, by plane. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Smith and family were Wednesday evening, December 17, visitors at the Lee Terwilliger home. Merrill Smith "and O. A. Ham merberg attended a farm sale near Amelia Wednesday, Decem ber 17. Mrs. Gene Livingston was an O’Neill visitor Saturday, Decem ber 20. Leona Beckwith and Bobby Knudson accompanied the Frank Schaaf family to the Brush Creek school taught by Don Ahl man, for the Christmas pro gram Thursday evening, Decem ber 18. Mr. and Mrs. Connie Frickel and family were O’Neill visitors Saturday, December 20. Don Ahlman and pupils at tended the Christmas program at the Hans Lauridsen school taught by Leona Beckwith Fri day, December 19. Mr. and Mrs. Connie Frickel and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pease attended the basketball game in Atkinson Monday eve ning, December 15. Herman Frickel was a Friday visitor at the Ray Pease home. Hans and Jim Lauridsen were Butte visitors Wednesday morn ing, December 17. Earl Houts and Orville Hitch cock were Monday afternoon, December 15, visitors at the Hans Lauridsen home. \ Members of Hillside chapel held their Christmas program on Sunday morning, December 21. Saturday evening visitors at the Emil Colfack home were Mrs. Joe Hendricks and son, Jimmy, and Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Mitch ell and family of Butte. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Colfack and family were Sunday, December 21, dinner guests at the Adrian Mitchell home. Yule Party — The contractor, directors and employees of the REA office in O’Neill held their Christmas par ty Tuesday noon, December 9, at the Town House. The Frontier for printing! —.... ELKHORN FLOWER SHOP ! 405 E. DOUGLAS ST. O’NEILL, NEBR. Night Phone 530W Day Phone 579 We Telegraph Flowers Flowers For All Occasions • ♦ fcyiTOCTwrTOgitgip(wpgp>pgtgtctct6tgtg^tetgtgtgtgtg!gtg4g^tgtgjg ■ V • : r* » * 1 I ' I e Symbol of HAAiilllIBQ| depindabu iMTnvnmn electric service (■UUmmUHT *• «l]k,1liUiW/ 350 Nebraska SERVING NEBRASKA ELECTRICALLY - ECONOMICALLY commvmi.i drs. brown & french Eyes Tested—Glasses Fitted Broken Lens Replaced in 24 Hours Other Repairs While Ton Wait Complete X-Ray _ ! MILLER THEATRE — Atkinson, Nebr. — Wed.-Thurs. 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NEBRASKA As ordered by the District Court of Boyd County, Nebraska, I will | sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash the ■ SEl/4, Sec. 7; Wy2SWy4, Sec. 17; Ey2SEy4, Sec. 18; SV2NEV4, NEV4SEV4, Lots 6 and 7, Sec. 19; Lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, NJ/^NEy* and NWVi, Sec. 20; Lots 1 and 2, Sec. 21; Twp. 33, North, Range 16; West; in Boyd County, Nebraska, containing 939 acres, more or less, according to the U. S. Survey. KNOWN AS THE HOYT RANCH in the southwest corner of Boyd County, a self-sustaining ranch unit, of hay and grazing land, well watered. TERMS OF SALE: 30% of bid in cash on date of sale; balance in cash on confirmation of sale; possession given purchaser on March 1, 1953; abstract of title available for examination at office of Ref eree; the land will be offered as a whole and also in Iparts to suit bidders. Mhmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm—mmmmmwmmmm—mmmmmmmmmmmm COURT HOUSE - BUTTE, NEBRASKA I Jan ary 12th, 53' j I ■ ifT:' P£® ' " Wmv I AT 2 P.M. * If • B For further information write the undersigned. V . L. BRENNAN BUTTE, NEBRASKA REFEREE * n James C. Quigley and Lynn E. Heth, Attorneys, J VALENTINE, NEBRASKA