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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 7, 1953)
Chorus, Orchestra Win Acclaim i (Continued from page 1) Miss Viola Haynes was dra matic director; Don Kellner, lighting and stage manager. Orchestra personnel included. Violin—John Schwartz of At kinson. Mrs. D. E. Nelson, Mrs. John Watson, Willis Johnson of Spencer, Cathmar D. Ratcliff of Niobrara. Flute—William Wurtz of Ains worth, Helen Harty. Clarinet—Carolyn Hiatt, John Blezek of Chambers. Alto saxophone—Ellen Cork de. Tenor saxophone—Paul Shel Tiamer. French horn — Kathryn Ann <Goiden. Trumpet— Duane Booth, Paul Cooper of Ewing. Trombone—Elizabeth Schaffer, James Rodman. Piano — Carolyn Watson of Inman. Bassoon— Dorothy Snyder of Ainsworth. The Civic chorus under the baton of Mr. Bastian sang five .selections at the outset of the program, including “Adoramus Te” by Palestrina; “Go Not Far From Me, O God’’ by Zingarel H; “Got to Dark Gethsemane" by Noble, all sacred, and two novelty folk numbers, “The Ar kansas Traveler” and “The Deaf Old Woman.” The well-balanced chorus of fered a pleasing and entertain ing prelude to the opera. do to California— ATKINSON—Mrs. A. G. Mil ler and son, Patrick L. Miller, left for Santa Monica, Calif., to visit her son and Patrick's broth er, Dr. John A. Miller, and fam ily. Enroute they will visit rel atives and friends in Denver, Colo., Colorado Springs, Colo., and Phoenix, Ariz. Corporal Mil ler has just recently returned home from service in Korea with the 19th infantry, 24th di vision. Merri-Myx Meets— The Merry-Myx club members were entertained at a 1 o’clock -dessert luncheon Tuesday after noon in the home of Mrs. H. G. Kruse. The afternoon was spent playing cards. The high score was won by Mrs. Kruse and the guest high by Mrs. Ted McEl haney. 1-—-I I I • Remember Mama « l m i i a i a i a i a /k ■ § O l a i a l a i a i a I a i a I a i a i • i i i j TKetAeit. “Day j j &ftdtf j ft | a * S | from our Rexoll Drug Store j This year, our wide price range of J • boxed chocolates includes the prel- ( • ties! pother’s Day packages we've I J ever had. And you're sure they're J | fresh. They just came Ini I! * 1 ■* Wi GILUGAN’S • REXALL DRUG ** j Phone 87 — O'Neill * *! ,* . iif# - 11 a Beverly Boelter Weds Norman RokaVn VENUS — Seven - branch candelabra and baskets of sal mon colored gladioluses decorat ed St. Paul’s Lutheran church at Venus for the wedding Sun day afternoon, May 3, of Miss Beverly Boelter, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Boelter of Creighton, and Norman C. Ro kahr. The bridegroom-is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Rokahr, sr., of Venus. Rev. William Roth officiated with the double-ring ceremony. Mrs. Keith Roll of Norfolk sang “O Perfect Love" and ‘The Lord’s Prayer," accompanied by Mrs. Frank Pierce of Walnut. Given in marriage by her fa ther, the bride wore a floor length gown of nylon illusion and lace over white taffeta. The fitted lace bodice buttoned down the back and was fashioned with an illusion yoke that gave an off-the-shoulder effect. Fit ted lace sleeves tapered to points over her wrists. The full-gather ed taffeta skirt, topped with an illusion over-skirt, ended in a cathedral train. The bride's dou ble illusion fingertip veil was held in place with a half-hat of satin and corded tulle. She car ried a bouquet of baby orchids. Mrs. Bernard Montgomery of Venus, sister of the bride was matron-of-honor. She wore an American beauty rose gown of lace and net over taffeta. The bouffant skirt was topped with a close-fitting lace bodice and a lace shoulder jacket. Mrs. Max Le Masters of Ve nus, another sister of the bride, was bridesmaid. She wore a scenic blue gown designed like that of the matron-of-honor. Both attendants carried arm bouquets of white feathered car nations. rur ner aaugiucr s weauing Mrs. Boelter chose a black suit dress with black accessories. Mrs. Rokahr wore a navy blue suit dress with navy accessories and each wore a white feathered carnation corsage. Wearing a floor-length gown of yellow net over taffeta with a matching lace jacket was Gloria Montgomery, flower girl. Everett Rokahr was ringbearer. Misses Joyce Miller and Claryce Johnson, cousins of the bride, lighted the tapers. Fritz Rokahr, jr., served his brother as bestman. Arne Pierce was groomsman and ushers were Gary Groeling and Dean Pierce of Walnut. About 100 guests attended the reception held after the cere mony in the church parlors. As sisting with the serving were Mrs. Francis Boelter, Mrs. Rich ard Miller, Misses Glenda and Renita Mott, Eileen and Karen Miller and Jo Ann Boelter. For a wedding trip the bride selected a navy crepe afternoon dress matched with blue and white accessories. The couple will live on a farm near Venus. The bride was graduated from O’Neill high school and has been employed by the Norfolk Daily News. The bridegroom is a Creighton high school gradu ate and has spent four years in the navy with active duty in Korea. Guests attended the wedding from Omaha, O’Neill, Ewing, Fairbury, Verdigre, Norfolk, Creighton and Walnut. O'NEILL LOCALS Mrs. Art Tibbetts and Miss Edith Castleman spent Wednes day, April 29, in Omaha on bus iness. Mrs. Bill Kelly and Mrs. Jerry Spittler went to Omaha Wed nesday to spend several days. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tomlin son of Inman were weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Tomlinson. Douglas Spittler, oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Spittler, spent the weekend in Ewing at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Spittler. His parents went for him on Sunday. Mrs. Esli Sparks and Frank Martell, both of Newport, and Mrs. Mary Willing of Stuart vis ited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Sparks last Thursday af ternoon. —I To Wed in June The approaching marriage of Miss Patricia Conway (above), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James A. Conway of Lin coln, has been announced. She will wed Ivan Lee Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Allen of Council Bluffs, la., during the last week of June. Miss Con way who teaches at the O’ Neill public school, has stated she would not each next year. Mr. Allen is stationed at the Allendorfer air field near An chorage, Alaska, and will re ceive his discharge from the service in May. He is expect home on May 24. The wedding will take place in Lincoln at St. Mary’s cathedral. Merchant s Fair Acclaimed Success ATKINSON— In spite of the bad roads and the rain, the mer chants’ fair held Saturday at the Knights of Columbus hall was a big success. Mrs. Leo Schneider won the cosmetics prize given by Wilson's drug and also the family show tickets given by the Miller the ater. Ilene Prange was the lucky girl to receive the permanent wave offered by Mary Lois Cun ningham’s beauty parlor. The Legion club’s $15 was drawn by Woody Gilg. The following gifts were pro vided by the Chamber of Com merce: A fishing tackle box was won by Margaret Regal: R. L. Pease won a lamp; a grocery order went to Rosalie Matousek; Bob Lemmer won a wall ornament; Theodore Braun received canned goods; Arlene Wewel received place mats. Mrs. A. W. Wertz was award ed a pair of hose; Mrs. C. E. Spence won drugs and a wall plaque; Nick Schmit received some canned goods; Mrs. Anmetfc Walso and Lewis Vaugn were presented show tickets; Zane Dickerson received canned meats and spaghetti; and fertil izerer provided by the Brady company was won by Lela Gar wood. Gonderinger Motor offered John Mohr, jr., a car wash job and Marilyn Hendricks an auto grease job. Atkinson Style Shop offered Robert Montens, jr., $5 in trade; Evangeline Berry, $3 in trade; Mrs. A1 Hvranek, $2 in trade. Consumers provided Ralph Kelly a Sunbeam iron. Wilson drug offered Franklin vaccine and syringes to Mrs. Loren Burgess of Emmet, Ralph Thurlow of Newport, and Mrs. L. H. Farewell. Other Atkinson News Guests at the William Wefso home Sunday, April 26, were Mr. Wefso’s brother and sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wefso of Rushville. Both the William Wefso family and the Robert Wefso family were din ner guests that evening at the Dr. J. P. Brown home in O’ Neill. Mrs. Brown is a sister of the Wefso brothers. Mr. and Mrs. John Raymer and family of Wisner were vis itors Sunday at the Lad Sladek home. They also were supper guests. T-» _ A : r> 3 ntt-uimug uuuuav atvvxiivvn to their studies at Norfolk junior college were Larry Lambly, of Ainsworth and Larry Storjo hann. Both boys spent the week end with their parents. Karl Storjohann spent the weekend at home with his fam ily, the Laurence Storjohann’s. He is a student at the Curtis ag riculture school. Pvt. Bernard O. Luben, sta tioned at Camp Polk, La., wish es The Frontier to note the change to battery C now. He enjoys the news from home and has missed a few Frontiers that were sent to battery B. His com plete address is: Pvt. Bernard O. Luben U.S. 55327463, battery C, 134th F.A. bn., 37th inf. div., Camp Polk, La. Sunday guests at the Claude Raymer home were Mr. and Mrs. John Raymer and family of Wisner. Pvt. William B. Miller arrived in Seoul, Korea, April 26, with the 40th replacement company for duty at the front. Private Miller is the son of Postmaster and Mrs. A. G. Miller. Mrs. Gordon Lane accompan ied Mrs. A. G. Miller and Pat to her home at Longmont, Colo. Mrs. Lane was formerly Grace Hitchcock, daughter of the late William Hitchcock, former resi dent of Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Mlinar of Norfolk and Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Knight of Columbus visit ed Mrs. Cecelia Hemberger and Margaret Horton Sunday. Mrs. Knight is a niece of Mrs. Mlinar, a sister of the ladies. Merchants serving on the com mittee to serve lunch to the vis iting rural children who sang at the chorus concert Tuesday were Alex Cleary, Darrel Slay maker and Victor Faust. Roger Holmes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rolland Holmes, is now stationed in Japan. His add: ess is: Pvt. Roger B. Holmes U.S. 555276690, 88th MP Co. (corps), APO 909, c/o PM, San Francis co, Calif. Youth Rally Held at Emmet Church EMMET—A sub-district youth rally was held at the Emmet Methodist church on Sunday, beginning at 2:30 p.m., with reg istration followed by a devotion al period, business session and election of officers, followed by a recreation period and a 6 o’ clock supper. The meal was served by mem bers of the WSCS. The evening program of the rally included a short song and worship service and colored pictures were shown. Towns represented included Neligh, Inman, Page, O’Neill and Emmet. Other Emmet News Miss Helen Martens of Atkin son was a Tuesday night, April 28, guest of Mrs. Wayne Fox and children. Mrs. Jay McConnell and Miss Kathy Seger were Friday din ner and afternoon guests at the Wayne Fox home. Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Rubeck and daughter, Kathy, spent the weekend visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fox and children. Mr. and Mrs. James Kendall and sons, Kenneth and Randall, were Saturday evening callers at the Wayne Fox home. Mrs. Charles Abart and son, Dercy, and Mrs. Agnes Gaffney were Sunday night guests of Mrs. Sadie Schultz at Atkinson. Mrs. Walter Puckett of Atkin son on Monday visited her moth er, Mrs. Alex McConnell. During the afternoon they visited Mrs. Georgiana McGinnis. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fox and children were Sunday evening supper guests at the Fritz Bel zer home at O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mlinar and girls were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kaup of Stuart. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Fletcher and daughter of Taylor were visitors at the Fritz Brockman home on Sunday afternoon. oiamp pnoios ai Lmmei school house Friday, May 8, at 1 p.m. —O'Neill Photo Co. lc Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fox were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick Fox and son Sunday. Miss Mary Richards was an overnight guest Friday of Miss Jean Kay Foreman. Miss Jean Kay Foreman was an overnight guest of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Richards and children Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fritton called on Mrs. Emma Maring last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Bessie Burge and June visited at the Clyde Burge home at Amelia on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tomlinson and Veldon spent Saturday night and Sunday visiting Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fox and Bar bara. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Max Grenier and Mrs. Ma ble Tomlinson of O’Neill. Mrs. Leon Price of O’Neill vis ited Mrs. Georgiana McGinnis this week. A group of seniors from the O’Neill high school went to Om aha and Lincoln on sneak day. Among them were Misses Nor ma Lou Foreman and Mary Lou Conard. Mrs. Guy Beckwith visited her mother, Mrs. Vera Hickman, at Atkinson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Alex McConnell were last Thursday evening din ner guests at the Eli McConnell home at Atkinson. They cele brated Eli McConnell’s birthday anniversary. Mrs. Guy Beckwith visited Miss Mary Lou Conard Friday afternoon at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Humpal, Frank Kazda and Miss Marilyn Humpal, all of Atkinson, were Sunday evening dinner guests at the Robert Cole home. Miss Helen Martens, teacher of district 20, gave tests to grades one, three, five and seven on Monday. The other grades stay ed home. The eighth graders, Misses Donna Perry and Linda Serck, took eighth grade exam inations at O’Neill Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Dale French, Mr. and Mrs. G. O. (“Bud”) Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Duke Kersen brock motored to Bassett Sunday evening where they had dinner at the Stockman’s hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Tomlinson and Veldon of Star entertained Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fox and daughter, Barbara, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fox and daughter, Barbara, and Mr. and Mrs. Max Grenier of O'Neill at dinner or, Sunday. They celebrated Gil bert’s birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peacock visited Rev. T. J. Peacock at Long Pine Sunday afternoon. Reverend Peacock accompanied them to Ainsworth where they attended the dinner and young adult fellowship rally at the Ainsworth Methodist church that evening. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilg visited Mrs. Emma Maring, Ol iver and Homer last Thursday afternoon. Miss Carol Burge and Bill Hughes of McPherson, Kans., k — — — — — — — — and Robert and Lois Burge of Amelia were Saturday guests at the Bessie Burge home. Mrs. Elwin Rubeck and Kathy of O’Neill were guests of Mrs. Wayne Fox and children Wed nesday and Thursday, April 29 and 30. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Winkler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Weichman and children of Stu art and Mr. and Mrs. A1 Hav ranek were last Thursday eve ning guests at the Joe Winkler home. 19 Stuart Seniors to Receive Diplomas STUART—Herbert A. Smith from the University of Nebraska will be the speaker at the com mencement exercises on Thurs day, May 14, at the auditorium. Baccafaureate services will be held Sunday, May 10, at the auditorium. The 19 members of the senior class are: Marcia Bigelow, Vel ma Bolen, Jean Boyens, Norma Cadwallader, Marjorie Chaney, Donald Fuller, Esther Cans, James Hoffman, Melvin Krysl, Leona McNair, Ruth Nachtman, James Nelson, Eugene Norton, Opal Radcliffe, Fred Schafer, Shirley Shald, Corinne Sweet, Lois Thurlow and Evelyn Weich man. STUART NEWS Mrs. Violet Montgomery of Valentine spent Saturday night and Sunday with the William Finch family. Jim Hytrek, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Hytrek, has been as signed to duty at Ft. Riley, Kans. His address is: Pvt. James R. Hytrek U.S. 55375261, 2nd pit. Co. C, 85th inf. regt., 10th inf. div., Ft. Riley, Kans. a Mark Kaup, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaup, jr., who en listed in the air force April 15, is now stationed in California. His address is: A/B Mark B. Kaup AF 17377314, Flight No. 160. 3277 training squadi'Gn, Parks Air Force Base, Calif. Ed mund Kaup, also a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kaup, jr., also in the air force, is stationed in Mississippi. His address is: A/3c Edmund R. Kaup AF 17367134, 3410 student sqdn., box 254, Keesler AFB, Miss. Congratulations to MOTHER Make It a Dinner Date with HER on Mother’s Day, May 10 | 5 P.M. to 1 A.M. 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