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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (June 18, 1953)
Barbecue to Feature Bluegrass Festival EWING—The Ewing Commer cial club met last Thursday eve ning at the Legion club. There was a good attendance. The mam business of the evening was the reports of committees on activi ties being planned for the blue grass festival Saturday, June 20. Gail Boies presided at this ses sion. The Ewing high school band, under the direction of Paul Cooper, will give a band concert about 8 o’clock in the evening on Main street. The band will appear in new uniforms. The barbecue will be held in the same place as last year, east of the power house. The barbe cue is in charge of a professional. Other Ewing News The forum group.of the United Presbyterian church met at the country home of Mr. and Mrs. Linn Pry on Thursday evening, June 4. Mrs. Lee Fink conducted the devotionals and had charge of the lesson on ‘The Christian Home.” Refreshments were serv ed by Mrs. Willie Shrader, Mrs. Lee Fink and Mrs. Lorraine Mont gomery. The Ewing chapter of Future Homemakers, of America and "their advisor, Miss Fern Pruden, had a picnic supper at Yellow Banks Tuesday evening, June 9. This was followed by a business meetng at the Pruden home. Colored movies were also shown of the installation of officers, which were taken at the May style show held at the Ewing pub lic school. Judy and Ronnie Cloyd spent the past week with their sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George Gerhart, of Inman. Mrs. Kitty Fry accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Z. H. Fry to Inman on Sunday where they spent the day at the Otto Redtke home. Mrs. Florence Butler had as her guests on Sunday Miss Patsy Sheeham and her friend, Rich ard Gerlach, of Omaha. Maj. and Mrs. E. D. McDon ald and two children of St. Lou is, Mo., came Friday for a week’s visit at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Hall and Mr. and Mrs. Byron Hall, all of Royal, were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pruden were hosts at a picnic supper at their home last Thursday eve ning honoring her brother, Pvt. Fred Bollwitt, who had a 10-day furlough. In attendance were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Urban, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bollwitt and chil dren and Mr. and Mrs. John Kaczor and daughter. That same evening at a late hour, Private Bollwitt’s mother, Mrs. Ed Ur ban, and his brother, Victor Bollwitt, took him to Omaha where he took a plane for Camp Kilmer, N.J. They were accom panied by Pvt. Glenn Woeppel and his lady friend from Chica go, 111., who went by train to her home and Private Woeppel join ed Private Bollwitt to also re port at Camp Kilmer. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Tuttle and daughter, Leonore, took their aunt, Mrs. Grace Schmit, to Omaha last Thursday where she went by plane to her home at Los Alto, Calif. Mrs. Schmil has been a guest at the home of her mother, Mrs. Hannah Tuttle, for some time. Recent guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kropp and family were Mr. Kropp’s ur.cle, Henry Holtman of Woodland, Wash., the Misses Dorothy and Noima Kropp of Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Max Jeffers and family of Chambers and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Wagoner of Norfolk. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hobbs, Dorrenee and Bob left Monday for a vacation trip through the Black Hills, S.D. Mr. ana rvirs. wimam hoods and family entertained his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hobbs, and sons and Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roudybush at dinner on Sunday. Raymond Saiser of Omaha was an overnight guest Saturday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Perry Saiser. Mr. and Mrs. Perry Saiser re turned home Saturday from Val entine where they spent a few days fishing at Trout lake. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Scott of Neligh were 6 o’clock dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Conner on Tuesday evening, June 9. Mr. and Mrs. Will Conner, ac companied by Mrs. May Gem mill of Lander, Wyo., were Ne ligh visitors on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bergstrom returned to their home on Tues day, June 9, after spending a few days visiting relatives in Ewing. On Sunday, June 7, they were honored guests at a family party held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bergstrom. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Berg strom of Omaha spent the past t Sunday, May 21st Is - - i Dad’s Day! Give DAD an Electric Razor SUNBEAM — SCHICK ^ REMINGTON MEN’S \ Toiletrie OLD SPICE—SEA FORTH STAG — TAWN Other Gift Suggestions: Billfolds—Pen & Pencil Sets—Pipe Racks Pipes—Cigarette Lighters—Utility Kits "The nicest assortment of pipes to be found!" Gallon & Half-Gallon VACUUM JUGS.1.69 Up Just the thing for picnics and fishing Colored Glasses . . . Dust Goggles Seasonal Drug Suggestions: INSECTICIDES — For the garden use KUBECIDE . . . for use on tomatoes, beans, cucumbers, lettuce, roses, etc. RED RIVER MIX—Arsenate of lead for potato bugs. DDT POWDER and EMULSION — For use on stock and barnyards. Also powder dusting guns. Ask how you can receive a 8 BEAUTIFUL SET OF ■ STEAK KNIVES I or a SPACE RAY GUN I With the Purchase of pi MILLER’S KUBECIDE I GILLIGAN'S Open Evenings We Give S&H Green Stamps week vacationing in the Ewing territory. Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Cloyd re turned heme Saturday evening from Norfolk where they were guests at the Lester Brokaw home while Mr. Cloyd was working. Miss Vera Dell Daniels, who has spent the past month at the Sylvester Schrad home at Cham bers, returned home Sunday. Mrs. Alice Crellin returned, home Wednesday, June 10, from Lincoln where she had spent the past week. While there she also visited Miss Blanche Graham, who formerly taught in the Ewing public school. The ladies went on a sight-seeing tour of the city. Sgt. William Shiffbauer of Ft. Sill, Okla., is spending a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Shiffbauer, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Clow from Loveland, Colo., arrived on Wed nesday, June 10, to visit her mother, Mrs. Minnie Reimer, and other relatives in the Ewing com munity. Mrs. Victor Briggs and daugh ter, Cynthia, of Oklahoma City, Okla., are guests at the home of Mrs. Grace Briggs. Mrs. Grace Briggs and her guests, Mrs. Victor Briggs, and daughter, Cynthia, enjoyed din ner at O’Neill Friday evening after which they attended the theatre. Mrs. Wilda Carr and family of Holdrege arrived in Ewing Wed- j nesday, June 10, and are guests at the home of her father, M. H. Dierks. Mrs. Sidney Adrian and daughter, Kay, came Sunday to visit her father, M. H. Dierks, and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Dierks and daughter, Mary Alys, returned Saturday from Omaha where they attended the Stockman’s conven tion. Mx and Mrs. x. u. crennaman of Hastings were Ewing visitors on Thursday. Mrs. Ralph Eacker and Mrs. Jessie Angus returned Friday eve ning from Lincoln where they had taken Miss Joellyn Eacker, where she enrolled for Nebraska’s ann ual all-state fine arts course be ginning Thursday, June 11, and ending July 1. This is the third year that Miss Eacker has par ticipated in the course. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pierson have as their guest her niece, Patty Cunningham of O’Neill. • • Mrs. Martha Hill is vacationing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. William Price and family at Summerville, Ky. Mrs. Earl Billings will have charge of the Hill’s store during her absense. The Young Matrons Pinochle club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Leland Welke Tuesday evening, June 9. Mrs. Frances Shaw was the assisting hostess. Prize winners were Mrs. Kermit Jefferies, Mrs. Arthur Kropp and Mrs. Richard Edwards. Mrs. Ralph Munn was a guest. Ice cream and cake were served for refreshments by the hostess. A gift was pre sented Mrs. Welke by the club. She will soon move with her fam ily to a farm near Page. Mr. and Mrs. John Wunner left last Thursday for Chicago, 111., where they will be guests at the home of their son and daughter in - law, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Wunner. While here, Mr. and Mrs, Russell Wunner of Texas will join the family party for a vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Verle Gunter en tertained at a family dinner party on Sunday, June 7. Guests were her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shrader, also Mr. and Mrs. Archie Johnston and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wlilie Shrader and children, all of Ewing. Mrs. Daniel Brunner of Norfolk is a guest this week at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shrader. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kloepper, new operators of the Eldorado theatre, transacted business in Omaha Thursday and Friday. Guests on Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kloepper were Mr. and Mis. Gene Morrow and children of Scotia. Mff. and Mrs. Joe Sturbaun were visiting relatives and friends at Genoa and Petersburg on Sun day. Sandra Gragert, who has been, a guest at the home of her grand parents the past 10 days, returned to her home at Elgin Tuesday evening, June 9. Miss Patricia Rotherham spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Mary Rotherham. Miss Rotherham is employed in Oma ha. Mi’s. Wilma Daniels, ner moxn er, Mrs. George Jefferies, and Mrs. Frank Schard transacted business in O’Neill last Thursday. Mrs. Schard also brought her mother home from St. Anthony’s hospital where she had been a patient for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Schrad and family of Columbus were guests at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schrad. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Kline of Norfolk, accompanied by his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Kline from California, were greeting old friends in Ewing Saturday evening. PVt. John L. FVuden, who has been spending a two weeks fur lough with his homefolks, left Monday by plane for LaGuardia field, New York City, making the trip in six hours. His brother, James Pruden, took him to Oma ha. Miss Fern Pruden and mother, Mrs. J. L. Pruden, went to Atkin son on Thursday where they at tended the home extension picnic. The bake sale of the Future Homemake.s of America held Sat urday at the Rockey Implement company amounted to the sum of $23.78. This sum is to be used for the expenses of Miss Helen Roth erham, who is a delegate to the FHA convention in Ohio the last of June. Picric Held— A Sunday picnic was held at the home of Mrs.Vannie B. New man. Those present were Opal and Thelma (Marsten of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hibbs and Lillian, and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Babl and Diane. Mrs. Bernard James Rohde In a double-ring nuptial rite at St. Patrick’s Catholic church in O’Neill on Wednesday, June 10, Miss Jacqueline Janet Pas sieux, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Passieux, became the bride of Bernard James Rohde, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Rohde of Spencer. The couple will reside in O’Neill.—O’Neill Photo Co. Page News Mr. and Mrs. Dale Nissen and family of O’Neill were dinner guests Sunday of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nissen. Mr. and Mrs. Lorenz Nissen and family were afternoon callers. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Nissen and family were dinner guests Sunday at the Robert Asher home at O’Neill. Mr. and Mrs. B. Wanser and sons of Holly Springs, la., spent the weekend visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Wanser, at Page, and Mrs. Wanser’s parents at O’Neill. Their two daughters had been visiting relatives at O’ Neill. Mrs. Norman Trowbridge drove to California to bring Pri vate Trowbridge home from Camp Roberts, Calif. They re turned last week and were ac companied by Mrs. William Fink and children of Denver, Colo. The WSCS met at the Meth odist church parlors last Thurs day afternoon with about 20 la dies present. Mrs. Edgar Stauf fer led the devotions and gave the lesson. Mrs. Raymond Heiss was presented her membership pin. Mrs. Charlie Cronk and Mrs. Harry Tegeler served the lunch Mrs. Sidney Stolier and daugh ter of San Diego, Calif., Mr. and Mrs. Otto Matschullat and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Matschullat and son drove to Bloomfield Sunday to visit at the Albert Anthony home. Mrs. Stolier and daughter remained for a longer visit with her sister and family. Rev. Robert Baird delivered his first sermon at the Page Methodist church Sunday. He will fill the pulpit until Septem ber 1 when he will return to school. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Stewart entertained at a fish fry last Thursday evening. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Allen Haynes and Miss Viola, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Dobbins and granddaughter, Beverly Holliday, and Mrs. Anna Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Taylor and Mrs. A. D. Palmer visited Mon day afternoon at the Clarence Faulhaver home near Venus. Mrs. Anna Auten of California, who is a former resident of Page, is at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Faulhaver. mi. anu mu. uuu ivicuisciiuiiai visited relatives at Lincoln Wed nesday, June 10, and visited oth er relatives at David City last Thursday. On Thursday evening they met their daughter, Mrs. Sidney Stolier, and daughter of San Diego, Calif., at Columbus. She will visit relatives here and at Bloomfield. A postnuptial shower was held at the Methodist church parlors Friday evening for Mrs. Darrell Heiss of Cut Bank, Colo., and Mrs. Merwyn French, jr., of Page. Mrs. Robert Van Horn had charge of the entertainment. They received many gifts. There was a large group in attendance. Lunch was served at the close of the evening. Misses Sherry Stewart and Marlene Kelly went to Lincoln Saturday where they will spend a week visiting Larraine and Elaine Clasey who have employ ment there. Mrs. Frank Chmeler and Mrs A. D. Palmer of Norfolk visited Sunday and Monday at the homes of Mrs. Chmeler’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Townsend, and Mrs. Palmer’s brother-in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Taylor. Mrs. Robert Baird will spend the week at the home of her par ents at Springview. Mr. and Mrs. Char-lie Scho-a necker and daughters of St. Paul, Minn., visited relatives at Page Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Schoenecker is a sister of Vernon Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trow bridge had all their children at their home for a family dinner Sunday. They are Mrs. William Fink of Denver, Colo., Richard Trobridge of Page, Mrs. Lewis Copple of Omaha, Pvt. Norman Trowbridge of Camp Roberts, Calif., and Miss Judith Trow bridge. The dinner guests in cluded Mrs. Fink and three chil dren, Sgt. and Mrs. Lewis Cop ple, Pvt. and Mrs. Norman Trow bridge, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Trowbridge and Diane, Judith Trowbridge and Mrs. A. O. Web er. Afternoon visitors were Mrs. Forrest Henderson and family of Orchard, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Miller and Mrs. Walter Miller of Ewing. Mr. and Mrs. Elvin Stevens and family of Climax, Colo., left for their home Saturday evening after spending two weeks visit ing relatives at Page and O’ Neill. Mr. Stevens’ mother, Mrs. B. H. Stevens, accompanied them home and will visit for a month with her children in Colorado. Reception at Stuart for Wedded Couple STUART—Winifred (“Teddy") Stech, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Zink, and Bennett Stanfill, jr., of Frederickstown, Mo., were married in Council Bluifs, la., on Friday, June 12. Reverend Brown, pastor of the First Baptist church in Council Bluffs, performed the double ring ceremony. On Sunday, June 14, Mr and Mrs. Fred Zink and their daugh ters, Mrs. James Allyn, Mrs. George Keidel and Mrs. Wesley Slaymaker, gave a reception at the Zink home for the newly weds. Mesdames Chappell. Welke Feted in Farewell— EWING—Mrs. C. C. ChappeU and Mrs. Leland Welke were honored by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service Friday at a farewell party at the parlors of the Methodist church. A 6:30 p.m. covered dish dinner was enjoyed followed by a social hour. Games and contests were in charge of Mrs. Harold Harris. Prize winners were Mrs. Willis Roc-key, Mrs. Florence Butler and Mrs. Alice Crellin. Mrs. Jessie Angus created the hilarious moment of the party when she won the contest “who eats the gumdrop?” Mrs. Chappell and Mrs. Welke were each presented a gift. I I « Mary Ann Hamik in Grand Island Rites STUART— Blessed Sacrament church in Grand Island was the scene of the wedding of Miss Mary Ann Hamik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hamik of Stuart, and Edward J. Nevrmg, son of Mrs. Josie Nevring of St. Paul. Rev. A. E. Egging officiated at the double-ring ceremony held Saturday, June 13, at 9 a.m. The church was decorated with baskets of white gladioli. Given in marriage by her fa ther, the bride wore a white gown of tulle and net over satin, with a double row of lace over the hips. Matching lace formed a bertha and surrounded a sheer net yoke. Long tapered sleeves and a full train completed the traditional lines. Her fingertip veil of silk illu sion with a wide border of lace fell from a heart-shaped lace bonnet trimmed with seed pearls and beads. Miss Phyllis Tielke, as maid of-honor, wore a nylon net gown of ballerina length. The bodice, peplum and jacket were delicate ly embroidered. Pleated nylon net bordered the peplum and the collar and cap sleeves of the jacket. The bridegroom’s attendant was John Ross. Mrs. A. H. Hamik sang three solos during the ceremony, “Pan is Aiigelicus,” “Lord, I Am Not Worthy” and “Ave Maria.” Miss Mary Moody played the organ. The reception was held at the A. H. Hamik home in Grand Is land. The wedding party was en tertained at dinner at Meth’s steak house. r or traveling me uime cnuse a dusty rose suit with navy and white accessories and wore a "orsage of deep pink roses, sur rounded with white feathered carnations. The couple will take a wed ding trip to Colorado and Wyom ing, visiting Yellowstone park. They will reside In St. Paul, where the bridegroom is employ ed at the Bryan Jensen Clothing company. The bride attended high school in Stuart, and the bridegroom graduated from St. Paul high scnool and attended ousiness college at St. Paul. To Ainsworth— Mrs. Jerry Babl' and Diane and Mrs. Vannie B. Newman went to Ainsworth last Thursday where they visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Schiessler and Mr. and Mrs. Turk Beebout and family. SPECIAL PURCHASE! 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SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF O'NEILL CLAIMS ALLOWED ON THE GENERAL FUND, JUNE 8TH, 1953: (All. Employees), May Salaries _i_..$5,688.27 Harold Donohoe, Ex p e n s e at Janitor’s School _ 45.00 D. E. Nelson, Travel Ex pense _ 18.70 D. E. Nelson, Taking School Census _ 80.00 N.W. Bell Telephone Co., Phone Service _L~ 30.50 Consum. Pub. Power Dist., Electric Service 92.06 Lindberg Home & Auto Supply, Paint and Supplies . 40.12 Harry Clauson, Piano_ 10.00 Gillespie’s, Service and Repairs ....— 4.20 Hunt’s Plumbing & Heating, Drain Sink - 20.00 Clark Bros. Transfer, Freight Service .._ 4.82 Pi-entice Hall, Inc., - ; Books .. . 2.79 Dudley Laundry Co., Cleaning Mops _ 4.93 Wm. P. Gallup, Mileage & Supplies_ 70.82 Servall Towel & Linen Sup., Towel Service. 19.20 Moore - Noble Lumber Co., Coal and Supplies 334.32 O.H.S. Activities Fund, Football Suits_ 200.00 City of O’Neill, Water... 3.00 Com. Award Pin Co., Pins .... 18.53 Cleamon H. Stone, May Mileage .. 11.48 (All Employees), June Salaries .... 5,547.28 Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Health Ins. _ 96.80 Treas., State of Nebr., Retirement Deductions 300.55 Director of Internal Rev., Tax Deductions _ 2,166.30 HENRY J. LOHAUS, President IRA H. MOSS, Secretary (First pub. June 25, 1953.) Julius D. Cronin, Attorney NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT COUNTY COURT OF HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA. ESTATE OF MABEL H. GATZ, DECEASED. THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, TO ALL CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed for final settlement herein, determination of heirship, inheritance taxes, fees and commissions, distribu tion of estate and approval of final account and discharge, which will be for hearing in this court on July 8, 1953, at iO o’clock, A.M. Entered this 12th day of June, 1953. LOUIS W. REIMER County Judge. (COUNTY COURT SEAL) 7-Pc Market Definitely Down • There'll be between 250 and 350 cattle on the O'Neill market today (Thursday)—a predicted light run. The market is def initely down although slaughter steers, yearlings and heifers wero selling steady Monday at Omaha. Today's offering will include some good short yearling steers and heifers, several nice con signments of calves, the usual run of butcher cattle. • There'll be around 250 feeder pigs at today's market. O’NEILL LIVESTOCK MARKET PHONE 2 — O'NEILL Cool - as - a - cloud Bemberg sheers o Praise-winning styles in sparkling colors! Easy - care! Softly feminine! Sizes 12 to 20 l4i/2to 24J/2 Hurry to McDonald’s for your choice of these capti vating frocks. You’ll love the soft-as-a-whisper tex ture of Bemberg rayon . . . mist-cool, light-as-air. Ma ny fetching styles ... * washable as your hair, Sanforized for lasting fit, colors that never get weary. Keep in step with summer . . . keep in touch with McDonald’s! 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