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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (April 16, 1953)
Ewing News Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Napier entertained a number of friends ami relatives at a party Friday evening honoring their son, Le roy, on his fifth birthday anni versary, and their daughter, Glen xia, on her third birthday anniver sary. Present were Mr. end Mrs. Melvin Napier and family, Rev. apd Mrs. W. J. Bomer and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johnston and children, Glenn Harpster and son, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Napier and family and Mr. and Mrs. Verle -Gunter and family. Mrs. Edna Lofquest and her gram aughter, Cathy Lofquest, -were honored guests on Sunday at a dinner party at the home of Cathy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lofquest. Mrs. Lofquest’s birthday anniversary was Wed nesday, April 8, and Cathy’s was April 7. Two cakes with candles were used for a centerpiece. Gifts were presented Mrs. Lofquest and Cathy. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lofquest and family of Wisner, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Myers Of Neligh, and afternoon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Bert Fink, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller and .Altha Lou. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dunway and children of Hastings spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Billings. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Dunway, who are employed at Hastings, also spent the weekend at their home in Ewing. I Workman arrived in Ewing over the weekend to begin work on the laying of the gas.mains. Guests at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Shrader on Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Verle Gunter and children, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johnston and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wettlaufer and family. Mrs. R. G. Rockey entertained her Sunday school class of girls at her home Friday evening. Each invited a guest, making 15 the total present. Guests were Tam zam Peterson, Carolyn Tams, Robert Tams, jr., Dorrence Hobbs, Jack Sisson, Paul Gunter, Dean Kimes and Robert Welke. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Davis at tended the wedding of Miss Leona Ingram of Neligh and Elmer Kloepper of Tilden which was held at the Latter Day Saints, Church of Christ, at Clearwater on Sunday afternoon. After a honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Kloepper will make their home in Ewing where they have pur chased the Eldorado theatre. Mrs. George Spence of Atkin son is a guest at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mis. William Spence, and family. Mrs. George Spence is convales cing from a knee injury. Mr. and Mrs. William Kropp and family were recent weekend guests at the home of his brother, Arthur Kropp, and family. Miss Carol Wulf, who is em ployed at the state capitol, re turned to Lincoln on Thursday after spending the Easter vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wulf and family. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Muff of O’Neill transacted business in Ewing, Wednesday April 8. Miss Minnie Neiderheide of Clearwater was calling on friends in Ewing on Wednesday, April 8. On Tuesday, April 7, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Dierks took their son, Merton, to Lincoln to resume his | studies at the university of Nebr | aska, and their daughter, Mary Alys, to Omaha where she attends Duschene college. Mr. and Mrs. Waldo Davis spent 1 the Easter weekend at the home I of his brother and sister-in-iaw, j Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis, and fam ily at Orleans. Sgt. Charles Bergstrom, who has been home on furlough, left Sun day for Camp Carson, Colo., for reassignment. Sergent Bergstrom has spent the past year in Korea. Guests at the home of Mrs. Eva Kaczor on Sunday were Mr. and. Mrs. T. Hertig oif Orchard, Mrs. Agnes Bartak. Mrs. Rosa Vander snick, Mrs. Monica Martin, Mrs. Walter Sojka and Mrs. Frank SchracL Methodist Men Plan Organization A special meeting of all Methodist men, who are mem bers of the church, will be held I at the church at 2 p.m. Sunday. Purpose of the meeting is the exploration of possibilities of forming a Methodist men’s or ganization, according to Rev. Wallace B. Smith, church pas tor. Invited also to attend are the non-member men who are inter ested, Reverend Smith said. Leave Terminates— Boat Engineer Ronald J. Res sel left Monday afternoon for Grand Island from where he will go to Long Beach, Calif., to report for duty aboard the USS Mountrail, which soon will leave its dry dock there. Ron ald had spent a 30-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reesel, and other rela tives. His address: Ronald J. Ressel, ENFN, Boat Engineer, APA 213, USS Mountrail, c/o FPO San Francisco, Calif. Inman Ladies Serve at Auxiliary Meet— Regular meeting of the St. Anthony’s hospital auxiliary was held Monday evening at the hospital. Mrs. Ira C. Watson, Mrs. James C. McMahan and Mrs. A. N. Butler of Inman served refreshments. Routine business was carried out. The next meeting will be con ducted May 11 at the hospital. Successfully Hurdles Cadet Examinations— STUART — Kenny Batenhorst, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Baten horst, passed his examinations for the navy air cadets Saturday, April 11, in Lincoln. He is finishing ihs second year at Creighton university, Omaha, as a premedical student. Marks 4th Anniversary— Little Miss Sharon Lyman was honored on her fourth birthday anniversary Saturday afternoon with a party in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Lyman. Fourteen little guests were present. The afternoon was spent playing games and re freshments were served. DIES AT 79 NAPER — Mrs. Anna Stah lecker died Friday, April 10, in Sacred Heart hospital, Lynch. JOHN WENTZ DIES NAPER—John Wentz, 79, died Monday, April 6, in Sacred Heart hospital, Lynch. Don't forget CURRY RANCH sale, first-class line of farm and ranch machinery. 22 miles south of O'Neill, 10 miles east, on Wednesday, April 22, starting at 12 noon. 50c Roy Shelhamer and son, Rich ard, spent Sunday in Bristow and Pickstown, S.D Phones 316 and 304 DR. H. L. BENNETT VETERINARIAN — O'NEILL — .. DANCE SUMMERLAND at Ewing Sunday, April 19 MUSIC BY JESS GAYER o Orchestra U « o SEE THE A f MASSEY-HARRIS 44 I With TUrn LIVE P.T.O. * j * | HERE'S THE TRAC TOR that out-powers and out-performs any other in the 3-4 plow class. Has 260-cubic I inch overhead-valve engine, removable wet sleeves, gover nor-to-carburetor link age, shock-resistant steering, Depth-o-matic Hydraulic system and now— a completely new Live P.T.O. Now you can stop forward travel without affecting P.T.O. speed. To keep your combine or forage harves ter from jamming, just pull the handy lever . . . your tractor stops, your machine cleans itself out ... re lease the lever and you're on your way. NEXT TIME you’re in the neighborhood, stop in and let us give you all the details on the new 44. Outlaw Implement Company , Phone 373 West O’Neill I Save Up to 50% FACTORY REBUILT ELECTRIC ( FORMERLY £|E|^EB NOW ONLY I $89.50 JlliUtK $49.50 { SEWING MACHINES Portable Electric — Console Electric j ★ New Motor ★ New Sew Light Hr ?New Speed Control ★ Beautiful Leatherette Case ★ Guaranteed Workmanship We Also Sell Sewing MACHINES 1 Ziz-Zag or Lock Stitch I ---1 g ijj We Repair and Service All We will convert any machine § !i| Brands of Sewing Machines to a Portable Elec, for $24.50 | All Work Guaranteed by I— —-—---. g Fartnrv Fxnp^fs 1 would like a Free Home Dem r aciory experts I onsiralion wilhoui obligaiion. | | i MIDWEST FURN. & APPL. | IZZ-' 5 O’Neal, Nebr. i ! S Phone 346-J 1__| | iji g 1 METHODIST (O'Neill) Rev. Wallace B. Smith, pastor Thursday, April 16: Choir re hearsal. 7 p.m. If you like to sing the songs of the church you’ll like choir rehearsal Methodist youth fellowship for all youth, 8 p.m., ninth grade and up. A special service and study time is being planned. Friday, April 17: Organization of the Fisherman’s club, 7:30 p.m. If you are interested in a lively spiritual pursuit, this is for you. Dorcas society meets at 2 p.m. at the J. LaVerne Jay residence, Sunday, April 19; Sunday church school, 10 a.m., there’s a Glass for every age; worship sendee, 11 a.m., there are hymns and anthems by the choir and a sermon; For men only! Come and discuss a church or ganization for the men of our church. All Methodist men and their friends are welcome, 2 p.m. Intermediate fellowship for young folks in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 20: The pasto. and the district superintendent !eave O’Neill for a jtxrisdiction al confex-ence on the town and country commission’s work at Palestine, (Tex. They’ll return by Saturday noon. Monday, April 20: Wesleyan service guild meets at 8 p.m. at the Alice French home. Sunday, May 3: Bishop Watts is coming for that postponed ap pearance. He’ll preach at our church at the 11 a.m. service. A fellowship dinner will be served at noon under the spon sorship of the WSCS. That same day is an MYF sub-district rally at Emmet. Monday, May 4: Northeast dis trict’s spring conference. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN (O'Neill) Rev. Samuel Lee, pastor Sunday-school, 9:45 a.m.; wor ship, 11 am.; junior high West minster fellowship, Sunday, 5-7 p.m. Spiritual life group, Monday, 3 p.m. i Cherub choir, Saturday, 10 a.m.; children’s story hour, Sat urday, 11 a.m. The women’s Circles will meet today (Thursday). Circles I and II will meet at 2:30 p.m. Circle I will meet at the home of Mrs. Felix Hendrick, and Circle II will meet at the home of Mrs. John Harbottle with Mrs. Har old McNally assisting. Circle III will meet at 7:45 p.m., at the home of Mrs. J. E. Davis with Mrs. Mabel McKenna and Mrs. James Boyer assisting. Because of the music contest this week, the senior high West minster fellowship is meeting on Wednesday night, and choir practice will be held the same evening. On Monday and Tuesday the presbytery and presbyterial of Niobrara will meet at South Sioux City for their spring meeting. Several members of our church plan to attend. We invite you to worship with us. “He has best command of his life who takes orders from God.” METHODIST (Emmet) Today (Thursday) at 2 p.m., Rev. Wallace B. Smith, pastor the Woman’s Society of Christian Service meets with Mrs. Mar ing. A welcome awaits all the women of the church. Wednesday night Bible studies have been discontinued until fall. At that time we’ll begin the New Testament. In the mean time, the Wednesday nights will be utilized for official board or ganizational meetings. Watch the mail for the announcement when your board or commission or committee meets. Sights that dazzle the eyes and gladden the heart! The at tendance for the last two Sun days has been excellent. It’s al ways fine when the attendance at a worship service is greater than the membership of the church. There were 50 plus on Easter Sunday. See you in church on Sunday! Bishop H. Bascom Watts will be with us for the morning wor ship service, 9:45 a.m. Sunday, May 3. At noon you’re invited to join the folks at O’Neill in a fellowship dinner. District conference for church officers and WSCS members of the Methodist church meets on May 4. r~ FOR SALE Hammer Mill with Magnet Two House Doors One Window Frame with Windows Several Hundred t Building Tile Twelve Gallons t Kreso Dip in 1-GaL Cans Ten Gallons Creosote in 1-GaL Cans Budding, 10x12 I Mouse-Proof t Used l Gravely Tractor •< Large Fence Posts I ! *< •i RALPH N. LEIDY I — O'NEILL — 1 " U CHRIST LUTHERAN (O'Neill) Rev- R. W. Olson, pastor Thursday, April 16: Circuit stewardship meeting, 2 p.m. All members of the congregational stewardship committee are urg ed to be present for this meet ing. Saturday, April 18: Second year confirmation class, 2:30 p.m. Sunday, April 19: Divine wor ship, 9;30 a.m.; Sunday-school and junior Bible class, 10:30 p.m.: young people’s rally and talent quest at Concordia Luth eran church in Clearwater, 3 p.m. We bid everyone a sincere welcome to our services and activities in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. If you are one who has no church home we would cordially invite you to worship with us regularly. ASSEMBLY OF GOD (O'Neill) Rev. Wayne A. Hall, pastor Today (Thursday) there is a sectional fellowship meeting at Wood Lake. Services are at 2:30, 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. (mountain time). Sunday services will be as follows: Sunday-school, 10 a.m.; worship, 11 a.m.; evangelistic service, 8 p.m. Monday, 8 p.m., Bible study at the home of Fred Lindberg Tuesday, 8 p.m., Christ’s Am bassadors service. Wednesday, 8 p.m., Bible study and prayer service. We are looking forward to a missionary service Wednesday night, April 29, with Rev. Vivian Smith, who has ministered for 25 years in French West Africa. Phone your news to 51! . METHODIST (Chambers) Rev. L. R. Hansberry, pastor Sunday - school, 10:30 a.m.; Clair Grimes, superintendent worship, 11:30 a.m. The Woman’s society will meet today (Thursday) at the church with Mrs. Lloyd Gleed and Mrs. Kenneth Werner host esses. Four children were baptized at the morning services Sunday and four adults were baptized and admitted to membership. They were Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Young, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Mitchell and children, Roy, Ger ald, Judy and Theresa Mitchell. Burl Young was baptized and taken into the church during the week. IMMANUEL LUTHERAN (Atkinson) Rev. R. W. Olson, pastor Thursday, April 16: Circuit stewardship meeting at Christ Lutheran church in O’Neill, 2 p m. All members of the congre gational stewardship committee are urged to be present for this meeting. Sunday, April 19: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; divine worship, 11:15 a.m.; young people’s rally and talent quest at Condordia Lutheran church in Clearwater, 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 21; LWML meeting, 2 p.m. We bid everyone a cordial welcome to the services and ac tivities of this congregation. CHURCH OF CHRIST (O'Neill) Corner of Sixth and Grant John Thomas, minister Bible school, 10 a.m.; com munion and preaching, 11 a.m.; The morning message will be “The True Israel.” Youth meet ing at 7 p.m. Evening worship at 8 o’clock. The evening mes sage will be “Four Kinds of Church Members.” Bible study and prayer ses sion Wednesday, 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to these services. ... The minister will gladly counsel anyone concerning home problems, by appointment Monday through Friday, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Call 511-J. METHODIST (Inman) Rev. Charles C. Chappell, pastor Sunday, April 19: Meeting of young adult fellowship units. Thursday, April 23: Woman’s Saciety of Christian Service will hold its meeting at the church. Devotions will be led by Mrs. Kopecky, sr., lunch in charge of Mrs. South and Mrs. Gannon. Youth fellowship and choir practice meets at the church, 7 p.m. — DELOIT NEWS Mrs. Ronnie Hemenway and son, Danny, spent Sunday at the Hemenway home near Orchard. o o 6 o Laura Mae Sehi, who is em ployed at the Neligh hospital, spent Sunday with hbrne folks. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin filler and daughter and Mrs. James Wiegand and family were Sun day dinner guests at the Roy Beeson home. John Kennedy, who lias been spending the winter in Omaha with his brother, Frank, and his sister, Sadie, arrived Tuesday to visit here for a few days. W. F. FINLEY, MJ). O'NEILL First National Bank Bldg. OFFICE PHONE: 28 .. DANCE .. AT O'NEILL O American Legion Auditorium Saturday, April 18th ACES OF RHYTHM ORCHESTRA Adm.: Adults $1, Students 50c Thursday, Friday, Saturday.April 16, I 7, 18.Come Early spring ,y.. 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