The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965, May 07, 1953, SECTION 1, Image 1
OF rat !s< •PAHS I I SECTION 1 o Pages 1 to 19 _ ■*' fc* o o° 9:45 A M. — 780 k.c. North-Central Nebraska’s BIG Newspaper Volume 73.—Number 1. O’Neill, Nebraska, Thursday, May 7, 1953. Seven Cent*. STATE HIST SOC O China-Born Minister Serving 2 Churches Mother Dies at Daughter’s Bedside Rites at Stuart for Mrs. Guy Taylor STUART — Funeral services were held for Mrs. Guy Taylor in the Community church on Friday, May 1, at 2 o’clock. Rev. E. G. Hughes, pastor of the Methodist church in Atkin son, officiated and burial was in the Stuart cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died at Martin, 5. D., Wednesday morning, April 29, when stricken by a heart at tack. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor had been called to Martin only two days previous by the serious illness of their daughter, Pearl Skaw. Mrs. Taylor had been in poor health for a number of yeaif, relatives said. Fatime Ella Moss, a daughter of William and Sarah Moss, was bom at Maryville, Mo., March 6, 1882. She was united in marriage with Guy Taylor on December 25, 1902, at Moorhead, la., where they lived on a farm until they moved to Stuart in 1916. In 1926 they moved to a ranch north of Stuart where they re mained, ranching with a son, Cecil, until they retired in Feb ruary, 1947, and came to Stuart. Survivors include: Widower daughter—Pearl Skaw of Mar tin, S.D.; sons—Lloyd and Clif ford, both of Rapid City, S.D.. and Cecil of Stuart; brother — Andy Moss of Stuart. Writes Music, Words for ‘The Big Show’ The 1953 O’Neill public school kindergarten program and grad uation exercises will be held at 8 o’clock Friday evening, May 8, in the school auditorium. The song play entitled, “The Big Show,” with original words and music written especially for and dedicated to Mrs. Harry Peter sen, the kindergarten teacher, and the 1953 kindergarten class, will be staged. “The Big Show'’ was composed and written by Mrs. Ralph Gerber of Lexington, formerly of O’Neill. The play will consist of a cir cus parade, side show features and performances in the big ring. The public is invited to at tend. There is no admission charge. Ewing to Be Host to Group of Bands EWING—A band concert will be held Friday evening, May 8, at the auditorium of the Ewing public school. The Ewing band will take part with visiting bands from Page, Clearwater, Chambers, Oakdale and Meadow Grove — 164 musicians in all. Program numbers are as fol lows: “Star Spangled Banner,” “Little Grey Church,” finale from “New World Symphony” in E minor, “Skip to My Lou,’’ with triple trio accompaniment, “Sala March,” “Headway March,” “The Thunderer March,” “Alamo March,’’ “Rough Riders March” and the concluding num ber after a short intermission will be the “Lexington March.” 75 CDA's Present for May Breakfast— The Catholic Daughters of America held an annual May breakfast Sunday morning in the Knights of Columbus hall with over 75 ladies in attend ance. Mrs. Frank Clements, grand regent, announced the program winch consisted of a reading by Gene O’Neill, several accor dian selections by Helen Vitt and an address by Rev. Kenneth Carl. The breakfast was prepared and served by members of the Knights of Columbus. Motorist Checks Antifreeze on May 1— Friday evening, while rain and sleet and snow were filling the air, a fine way to usher in the first day of May, a motorist pulled into a filling station here in O'Neill. He asked the attendant to check his antifreeze . . . and af ter a quick check the attendant informed him the radiator wras “okay.” "No need to w’orry,” he added. A/2c Larry Minton arrived home last Thursday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Minton. On Sunday he returned to the air base at Rapid City, S. D., where he is stationed. STUART— Rev. D. D. Su of San Francisco, Calif., recently called by the congregations of the Stuart Community church and Cleveland rural Presby terian church, Sunday was for mally received into the Presby tery in a rite held at First Pres byterian church, O’Neill. Reverend Su, boi*h in China, has been in the U.S. eight years. He was ordained at the San An selmo theological seminary on the West coast. He delivered his first sermon in his new parishes on Sunday, May 3. Reverend Su was graduated from the University of Nanking in 1932 with a bachelor of sci ence degree in agricultural eco nomics and was on the staff of the University of Nanking until the Japanese invasion. After the war he came to the U.S. on a scholarship to study business administration and for eign trade. While studying at the University of Washington in Se attle in 1948 he met Dr. Jesse H. Baird, then moderator of the general assembly of the Presby terian church, and decided to enter the San Francisco theolog- 1 ical seminary so that he might return to China as an ordained minister to serve in the rural area. Since the communistic regime prevents his return to China, the Stuart churches are very fortun ate to secure his services. Reverend Su was recei/ed into the Niobrara Presbytery at an adjourned meeting of the Presbytery in O’Neill on Sunday afternoon, May 3, at Fust Pres byterian church. City Superintendent Files Resignation Anderson Will Enter Insurance Held (See editorial on page 2) City Supt. L. C. Anderson Tuesday evening filed a letter of resignation with the city council in regular monthly session. ' Mr. Anderson asked the coun cil to release him from his duties effective May 16. Mayor J. E. Davis and the council requested Mr. Anderson to stay on until June 1, which he agreed to do. Mr. Anderson and his wife plan to move to Grand Junction, Colo., where he will represent a savings and insurance firm and do considerable traveling. The Andersons have been re siding in the Salisbury apart ments. They came to O’Neill about three years ago from Benkelman. Schaffer on Program at Sandhills Meeting Floyd Lackaff, president of the Sandhills Cattle association with headquarters at Valentine, has announced that the annual meet ig of the association would be held in Ainsworth, on Wednes day, May 20. Lackaff said that this year’s meeting would have one of the finest speaking programs in the association’s 16-year history. Dr. Don Paarlberg, assistant to the secretary of agriculture, will be the principal speaker at the eve ning banquet. He will tell of the many problems confronting the present administration in Wash ington and how they affect cat tlemen in the sandhills. Harry Coffee, president of the Union Stock Yards of Omaha, Don McCarthy, director of pub lic relations of the American Hereford association, and Dewey C. Schaffer, president of the Ne braska Stock Growers’ assoc'a tion. will be the speakers on the afternoon program which will start at 1:30 in the afternoon. The regular business meeting of the association will be held in the afternoon and election of new directors and officers will be held. President Lackaff says that all people interested in the cattle business are invited to attend ! this year’s meeting of the asso only one of its kind in the world ciation. The association is the and is now in its 16th year of successful operation. Its job is to advertise, promote and aid in the sale of sandhills cattle, and sandhills cattle are known the world over for their top quality and feeding ability. L. D. Putnam of O'Neill and A. Max Karo of Stuart are as sociation directors. Their terms expire in 1954 and 1955, respect ively. O’Neill firemen were summon ed to the Dean Streeter resi dence about 7:15 p.m., Tuesday. Oil on a heating stove became ignited The Streeters had the blaze extinguished before the firemen arrived. Pool Margin Clinched in Mail Count 3 Absentee Ballots Favor Improvement; 2 Measures Carry A canvass of the ballots cast during the Wednesday, April 29, special swimming pool election resulted in a revision of final vote tabulations. And the offi cial, final tally brought cheering news to the enthusiastic pool supporters. Voters were confronted with two issues. After the initial count the results indicated issue number one, involving a 35 RECEIVES 187 CALLS The Frontier’s information desk handled 187 telephone calls in connection with the outcome of the April 29 spe cial swimming pool election. thousand - dollar bond issue for park improvements, had receiv ed a 47-vote margin. The pre liminary, unofficial count on is sue number two, concerning a 5-thousand-dollar bond issue for pool purposes, indicated the proposal lacked two - thirds of cne vote to gain the statute per centage. Three, absentee voters' bal lots remained to be counted and it appeared the trio of votes held the key to wheth er or not issue number two cleared the hurdle. On Friday afternoon, Mayor J. E. Davis, City Clerk O. D. French and City Treasurer John C. Watson canvassed the vote and promptly announced the pool measures had safely car ried. Final official tabulations fol low: There were 795 votes cast on the 35-thousand-dollar issue, 545 “for” and 250 “against.” Sixty percent of the total vote was needed to carry. This left a mar gin of 48 votes in the column of those favoring the issue. There were 798 votes cast on the 5-thousand-dollar issue, 553 “for” and 245 “against.” Sixty six percent of the total 7.98 votes was needed in order for the is sue to carry, and it squeezed through the adjusted figures with a 21-vote margin. Seven civic organizations spearheaded by Simonson post 93 of the American Legion headed the drive. Opposition to the measure was disorgan ized and quiet but the contest proved to be very close. Legal publications preparatory to the issuance of the bonds are being published immediately. The proposed 40 - thousand dollar pool will be built in the northwest corner of Ford’s park. The Frontier Now In Its 73d Year This issue of The Frontier marks the start of its 73d year and the seventh under its present management. The nameplate (across the top of this page) indicates this issue is volume 73, number 1. The Frontier is the oldest established place of business in Holt county. Mr. Cronin lo Speak— The Woman’s club has post poned its meeting originally scheduled for Wednesday, May 13, to Wednesday, May 20, when the regular monthly meeting will be held in the Methodist church basement. Julius D. Cronin, O’Neill attorney, will*be the guest speaker. His atopic will be “Do Women Need Wills?” The public is invited to attend. . Rainfall at O’Neill during the pueriod between Tuesday, April 28, and Sunday, May 2, totaled 3.51 inches officially. The mois ture was made-to-order, report ed many farmers and ranchers. Temperatures until Wednesday were about 5 degrees below nor mal. Ripley Museum Here Today A mobile museum of Robert Ripley’s collection of “Believe It or Not” oddities and art ob jects will be presented in O' Neill today (Thursday). The exhibit is mounted on a special built trailer, which is one of the Six on the third year of a national tour. Each lection of items and only one unit is shown in a city each uni t carries a different col year. This will be the first to be exhibited in ONeill and the collection will include authentic replicas of the world’s famous diamonds, such as the Hope, the . Cullinan, the Pasha, the Kohi noor, and the Star of India. In addition to this display, there are many curious items from faraway lands with strange customs, like the soulcatcher, an Eskimo drinking cup and a shrunken human head from Ecuador. Each item is selected from the unusual assortment of strange things which Mr. Ripley spared no effort or expense to unearth during his endless explorations of all parts of the world. Many are relics and collector’s items such as the iron cross that form ed the heart of a tree, the world’s largest women’s shoes, • the magic rattle of a medicine man, the medieval torture in j strument called the “spike crown,’’ the Hopi-Indian rain I maker and many others. Location of the showing will be on Fourth street at Douglas and the exhibit will be open from 9 a m. to 9 p.m. Teachers are invited to bring classes at any time during these hours. No admission is charged, although voluntary donations will be ac cepted. Funds so raised will help the Navy club of the United States of America continue its programs of aid and rehabilita tion for naval veterans of all wars. "Jennie Parsons" (Mrs. Ralph Brown) frets over the welfare of her lover while "Father Parsons'* (Roy D. Johnson) orders her into the house. "Down in the Valley" chorus supported this and XXX XXX other scenes in folk opera presented Tuesday evening. — The Frontier Photo. ★ ★ ★ -- Chorus, Orchestra Win Acclaim (By a Staff Writer) < It can be said that O’Neill is slowly yet inexorably gaining metropolitan status. The O’Neill Civic chorus and O’Neill Civic orchestra present ed a 45-vote margin. The pre way folk opera, “Down in the Valley,” before a large crowd Tuesday evening at the O'Neill public school auditorium. Few of the opera-goers left the audi torium without a profound feel ing of gratitude and an enthusi astic word for the heterogeneous group of people from the area who made up the chorus and orchestra. Special praise belongs to Di rector Charles B. Houser, a versatile band, orchestra and choral conductor, who assem bled a modest-sized but ade quate orchestra. And the or chestra contributed to the op eratic drama in the manner the composer intended. Leading vocal solo parts were deftly executed. John H. McCarville, in the difficult role of leader, efficient ly unravelled the sad tale of »“Jennie Parsons” and “Bracks Weaver” in full, rich baritone. “Jennie’s” role was depicted by Mrs. Ralph Brown, whose sweet lyric soprano qualities delighted the opera-goers. “Jennie’s own true love” was romantically played by Rahe Johnson, who executed his role with his mellow and powerful tenor voice as “Brack Weaver.” Holding true tc form, “Down in the Valley,” which played successfully in New York, had a real villain. “Thomas Bouche” was portrayed by Harry Moore, O’Neill high school faculty member. His booming deep bass voice and villainous activities were exceptionally well done. He left no doubt he was the badrnan of the drama and “died” from injuries suffered in a cafe brawl. The chorus, although predomi nate with women’s voices, ably supplemented the principals in the various scenes. This is the story of the opera ‘Thomas Bouche,” a financial schemer, had been trying to woo “Jennie Parsons” by befriending her financially-insolvent father, “Father Parsons” (Roy D. John son). Occasionally “Bouche” be came abusive. “Jennie” met “Brack” at a prayer meeting, he escorted her home that evening and they sang love ballads. “Bouche” tried to force his at tentions at the Saturday evening Shadow Creek cafe square dance and “Brack” inflicted injuries that proved fatal. To jail went “Brack” and the grief, loneliness and squalor of jail life provoked some good op eratic drama. “Brack” escaped and without hesitancy went to his true love. They reminisced musically while search parties probed nearby. Finally, “Brack' decided to give himself up and face the consequences. Supporting speaking roles were handled by Grant Peacock, jail guard; R. D. Landis, a jail mate; Mrs. C. B. Houser and Mrs. Donald Loy, a pair of gos sipers who had learned that “Bouche'’ had died. Mr. Weill wanted the string section of the orchestra to be as strong as possible and Di rector Houser successfully ac complished this. The success of the production is a singular tribute to Mr. Hous er, who induced amateur, semi professional and professional musicians from numerous near by communities to take part. The physical qualities of the auditorium provided certain ob stacles. Lack of an orchestra pit was a handicap, but the orches tra’s work was universally prais ed by the crowd. Effects were deftly produced, including wind, rain, light-heartedness, melan choly, and lilting melody. The physical production of the drama was simple, consisting of clever painted frames indicating the place of action, ie: Jail, porch, house, church interior, church exterior and cafe. Frames were done by Rev. Kenneth Carl. Lighting was as elaborate as equipment allowed. It was ex pertly handled and contributed to the dramatic continuity. (Continued on page 5) ★ ★ ★ Doctors Operate, Find Toothpick T. Joe Biglin, member of the Bigiin Brothers firm, was ail ing last week, finally went to St. Anthony’s hospital Satur day afternoon. About 4:30 p.m., he was taken to surgery where doc tors succeeded in locating a toothpick which had lodged in the lower digestive tract. The wooden object was re moved intact—also the appen dix. Mr. Biglin’s condition Wed nesday was described as “good” although the patient has been receiving only mem bers of his family. Discuss School Bonds in Meeting STUART — There will be a public meeting tonight (Thurs day) at 8 o’clock at the auditori um in the inerests of the pend ing bond issue for building a new schoolhouse. Among the top authorities here to explain the problems confronting the community if the bond issue is voted are Merle Stoneman of the Universi ty of Nebraska, a specialist in the educational field; Floyd Parker of the department of public instrunction, a building specialist; Jack Reeves of an architect firm, and Howard Strong, architect. Superintendent Baack will moderate the meeting. The bond issue is for $110,000 and will be voted on May 12 at the school. Gold Star Mothers Are Honored— The Junior auxiliary of Si monson unit 93, American Le gion auxiliary, met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs, John GrUtsch. The members favors for the goldstar mothers’ party which was held Wednes day evening in the American Legion auditorium by the Wo men’s auxiliary. Diana Cork won the award. The meeting time was changed to 2:30 p.m. on the first Monday of every month. Harder Elected Guild President— Miss Lois Harder, sophomore from O’Neill, will be the 1953 54 president of the Westminster guild at Hastings college. Miss Harder, a resident of Taylor hall, is a music major. She is a member of the Chi Omega Psi society, women’s so cial organization, and the Hast ings college touring choir. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Harder, she will be in stalled as president May 22. 200 at Dinner Honoring Bishop Bishop H. Bascom Watts of Lincoln, episcopal leader of the Methodist churches in Nebraska, preached twice in Holt county Sunday morning. Hs first appearance was at Emmet at the morning worship service, the second was at O’ Neill at the worship service. At noon a fellowship dinner was served in the basement of the O’Neill church with two hundred people participating. In the afternoon Bishop Watts,, ac companied by Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Jay, traveled to Wau&a and Bloomfield. Reverend and Mrs. Jay enter tained Bishop and Mrs. Watts and Reverend and Mrs. Wallace B. Smith, Judith and Conrad at dinner on Saturday evening. < " ■ ■■»- .111 ■.■■ . ’ j» — M^i "Brack Weaver" (Rahe Johnson), a jail 'escapee, and "Jen nie'* are reunited. Johnson sang tenor lead; Mrs. Brown, lyric soprano.—The Frontier Photo. Thorin Believed Red Prisoner Navy ’Copter Pilot Missing 14 Months The defense department has advised relatives of Navy Chief Duane W. Thorin, helicopter pi lot who has been missing in ac tion for 14 months, that it has “reason to believe” that Thorin is now a prisoner of the North Korean communists. Relatives received word from the defense department Monday giving the address to which the two letters a month authorized by the reds may be sent. The de fense department communication was the first news on Thorin since he was listed as “missing in action” in February, 1952. Thorin is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Thorin of Chambers. He enlisted in the navy in September, 1939, and was decorated for valor during World War II. He was flying helicopter res cue missions in Korea when he turned up missing. He was do ing his second tour of duty. He had made several daring and successful rescue missions both at land and sea prior to his capture. Thorin’s wife and two small children live in California. His brothers are Edwin of O’Neill, Ernest of Chambers, Clarence of Neligh, Oscar of Sparks, Leon ard of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Har old of Portland, Ore. A brother, Melvin, was killed during World War II. 36 O’Neill Seniors Sneak to Omaha The 36 seniors of the O'Neill public school left in a chartered but at 3:15 Friday morning to spend their sneak day in Omaha and Lincoln. Enroute to Omaha they visited Boy’s Town and had their lunch there. In Omaha they took a tour through tne Fairmont ice cream plant. From there they went to Lincoln where they visited the Morrill Hall museum on the University of Nebraska campus and the state capitol. The seniors were allowed free time to spend at a show or sightsee. They returned home late the same night. The sponsors who accompanied them were Joel Lyman, Mrs. William Griffin and Mrs. A. W. Carroll Robert Carroll, Dave Eby and Galen Hull remained in Lincoln to attend all-sports day on Sat urday. Enroute home Gary Buckmaster stopped in Fremont to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Buckmaster. McCarthy Reelected State K of C Deputy— George M. McCarthy of O’ Neill was relected state deputy of the Knights of Columbus at a state meeting held Saturday and Sunday in Omaha. Other officers are: Adam Neurberger of Omaha, secretary; Lawrence Weides of Lexington, treasurer; John F. Kerrigan of Fremont, advocate; George M. Ponton of Elgin, warden; Rev. Clarence J. Crowley of Hebron, chaplain. Rev. B. J. Leahy of Fremont, formerly of O’Neill, delivered the principal address. Mr. McCarthy and four others will represent Nebraska’s KC’s at the national convention to be held in August at St. Paul, Minn. Inman Seniors Sneak to Minneapolis— INMAN— The seniors of the Inman high school left last Thursday evening for Minneap olis, Minn., on their sneak trip. Superintendent Harold Wilhoit, senior sponsor, and Donald Keyes accompanied them. The seniors who made the trip were Evelyn Davis. Naomi Ross and Larry David. Due to illness, another senior, Miss Carolyn Watson, was unable to go. Mrs. Orla Ermer and Mrs. Em ma Martin spent Sunday after noon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Martin. Retired Farmer Dies'at 78 • - Rites Held Sunday; Nels Peter Nelseii Native of Denmark BRISTOW— Nels Peter Net sen, 78, of Bristow died Thurs day evening, April 30, In St. Anthony's hospital. Funeral services were con duct Sunday, May 3, in the Methodist church at Bristow at 2:30 o'clock with Rev. Margery Johnson of Spencer in charge of the service. The late Mr. Nelsen, a prom inent Boyd county retired farm er, had been in failing health, for several weeks. He was born at Assens, Den mark on December 13, 1874. He> came to America when he was 2-years-old and initially settled Mr. Nelsen . . . hospitalized.. —The Frontier Photo in Wisconsin. Upon coming to Nebraska, Mr. Nelsen lived for a short time in the Hansen local ity northeast of O’Neill. He married Mary Eliza Mc - Gill, a school teacher, at Til den on June 26. 1902. The Nelsens farmed for many years near the Niobrara river in Boyd county. Survivors include: Widow;, sons — Curtis of Aitken, S.C.J Bernard A. of Lincoln; Findrew of Lincoln; Nels, jr., of Mills boro, Dela.; Donald of San Jose, Calif., and R. H. of Lanham, Md.; daughters — Mrs. John (Margaret) Sonnichsen of Stam ford, Conn., and Mrs. Elgin (Ger trude) Allen of Bristow. One son, John, was killed in action in Sicily during World War II. Last June the Nelsens cele brated their golden wedding an niversary, and all of their liv ing descendants were present* C Bar M Schedules Saddle Horse Sale The C Bar M ranch has sched uled a sale of 20 head of saddle horses in the pavilion on the ranch on Sunday, May 10, start ing at 2 p.m. Col. Ed Thorin will be auctioneer. The offering includes sons and: daughters of Action of Acquilla, a palomino stallion, and Geron ny, a quarter-bred stallion. (See advertisement on page 2.)' Adverse road conditions blam ed on last week’s prolonged rain and snow restricted attendance* Saturday at the sale of 59 head of registered Herefords at the ranch. However, Hereford breeders within 75 miles supported the sale very well, according to C. E- McVay, who owns the ranch in partnership with J. E. Con tois. This was a production sale*. The second annual C Bar M Hereford sale will be held in the fall. VISIT THE FRONTIER Twelve pupils from Holt rural' school district 111, taught by Dottie Moore, and 11 pupils from district 65, taught by Mrs. Ruth Roby, Wednesday visited The: Frontier. They were in the of fice lobby during Wednesday’s-* “Voice of The Frontier’’ 15-raih ute radio broadcast and several of them heard their voices play ed-back after being recorded tab a demonstration. To Convention— Dr. H. D. Gildersleeve, accom panied by Mrs. Gildersleeve, this weekend attended a thiee day convention of the Nebraska Optometric association in Lin coln. The convention opened Monday and closed late Wednes day. Mrs. Gildersleeve was made vice-preside-nt of the ladies’ aux iliary. DEANERY MEET TODAY The O’Neill deanery chapter of the National Council of Cath olic Women will convene today (Thursday) at St. John’s parish hall, south of Ewing. Meeting begins at 2 p.m.