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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 1953)
’ * • OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS O'NEILL CITY COUNCIL July 7, 1953 • City Council met in regular .session. Present: Mayor Davis, Councilmen Crabb, Uhl, Stutz, Merriman, Golden and Johnson! ■ Absent: None. Meeting was called to order by the Mayor and minutes of pre vious= meeting were read and ap proved. Councilman Uhl introduced the following resolution, and moved its adoption. Motion sec onded by Councilman Johnson. RESOLUTION Be It Resolved that detailed plans and specifications for the construction of proposed street improvements in Street Improve ment Districts Nos. 7 and 8 of the City, prepared and filed by City Engineer James Thorburn, and filed in the office of the City Clerk on this date, together with instrtictions to bidders, proposal forms, agreement forms, per formance bond forms and special provisions thereto attached and filed therewith, and the estimates of costs of such improvements in each of said districts, that is in District No. 7 $36,258.96, and in District No. 8 $36,343.68, filed by said City. Engineer, be, and the same hereby are approved and adopted and the estimates be ap proved and adopted. Be It' Further Resolved, that the City Clerk be, and he hereby is directed for and on behalf of said City to publish notice to con tractors with respect to the im provements set forth in such plans and specifications in The Frontier, a legal newspaper, printed, published and of general circulation in said City, once each week for three weeks, as .follows: NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals endorsed with the title of the work and the bid der’s name will be received in the office of the Clerk of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska, until 7:00 p.m., of the 31st day of July, 1953, for the furnishing of all la bor, materials, use of contractors’ equipment and plant and all else necessary to properly construct all of the improvements within Street Improvement Districts Nos. 7 and 8 of the City of O’ Neill, Nebraska. x At which hour, or as soon as possible thereafter, the Mayor and City Council of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska, will proceed to open in the presence of all other bidden and consider the bids received for the furnishing of such labor, materials and equipment necessary for the proper construction of the afore said improvements. The Engineer’s estimate of the cost of Street Improvement Dis trict No. 7 is $36,258.96. The Engineer’s estimate of the cost of Street Improvement Dis trict No. 8 is $36,343.68. All work called for in the plans and specifications shall be furnished in strict accordance with the plans and specifications prepared by J. M. Thorburn, Spe cial Engineer for the City of O’ Neill,. Nebraska, whose residence is Norfolk, Nebraska, now on tile in the office of the Clerk of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska. Bids will be received only up on the proposal forms furnished by the City through its Special Engineer, J. M. Thorburn of Norfolk, Nebraska. Separate bids are required for each Street Im provement District. Each bid must be accompanied by a certified check on a bank whose deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation in the amount of five per cent (5%) of the total bid price and must be payable without condition to the Treasur er of the City of O’Neill, Nebras ka, as evidence of good faith of the bidders and as agreed liqui dated damages to the City of O' Neill, Nebraska, in case the bid der whose proposal is accepted by the Mayor and City Council fails to enter into contract with in ten (10) days from the Notice of the Award and furnish ac ceptable bonds to complete the work and pay for all labor and materials used. Said bond is to be in the amount of 100% of the total bid price. Each contractor bidding upon the work described in this No tice, at the same time as the fil ing of the bid, shall file with the Mayor and City Council of the City of O’Neill, Nebraska, a statement that he is complying with and will continue to com ply with fair labor standards as defined in Section 73-104 R.S. Nebraska, 1943, in the pursuit of his business and in the execution of the contract on which he is bidding, and there shall be writ ten into the contract for the cor sirucnon ot me work reierrea to herein a provision that in the execution of such contract fair labor standards as so defined shall be maintained. Plans and specifications and contract documents may be ex amined at the office of the City Clerk of O’Neill, Nebraska, and may be procured from the office of the Engineer, J. M. Thorburn, P.O. Box 38, Norfolk, Nebraska, upon the payment of $15.00, none of which will be returned. The City of O’Neill, Nebraska, reserves the right to waive in formalities and to reject any or all bids. Dated this 7th day of July, 1953. The City of O’Neill, (Seal) By: O. D. FRENCH, City Clerk. A roll call vote being taken on the motion for the adoption of such Resolution resulted as fol lows: Aye: Uhl, Merriman, John son, Golden, Stutz, Crabb. Nay: None. Whereupon the Mayor de clared such Resolution duly pass ed and adopted. Motion by Johnson, seconded by Uhl, that the following bills be allowed: On the general fund— Joe F. Wert _202.00 Sam Banks _200.00 Art Holz _192.90 Collector of Int. Rev._68.00 Lloyd Brittell_142.20 Harold Strong . .248.00 Spelts-Ray Lbr. & Coal_11.03 Gillespie Electric - 7.39 George C. Robertson, Agt. 51.00 Mabel McKenna, Abstractor 25.00 Fehrs Tractor & Eqpt-18.70 J. M. Serk Co. _389.00 Lohaus Motor Co._163.09 Contingent Fund _ 43.98 Consumers Pub. Power Dist. _501.83 Walter Calkins _202.00 Howard Newton _200.00 Bob Cook_192.90 O. D. French___40.00 Wm. Griffin _450.00 Smith Motor Co. _194.19 American Gear Co._24.39 J. M. Thorburn _666.00 Western Auto Store_3.32 Moore-Noble Lbr. & Coal Co.-4.26 F. J. Gilg-24.72 Howard Newton_50.00 Lohaus Motor Co. _200.00 Consumers Pub. Power Dist.-573.26 Earley Oil Company_135.26 On the water fund— Don R. Douglass _._284.40 Collector of Int. Rev._33.80 Waterous Company_26.39 Gillespie Electric_12.59 N. W. Bell Tele. Co. _ 7.40 Allstate Auto Insur. Co_38.60 E. R. Hunt Plumbing_3.03 Rockwell Mfg. Co. _;_122.85 McCrea Corrosion Eng. Co. 90.00 Consumers Pub. Power Dist._ .205.09 O. D. French_75.00 Mueller Co._11.07 P. C. Donohoe_20.00 Schneider Electric & Equip. 6.50 Interstate Machine & Sup ply _ 77.32 The Frontier _289.57 Neptune Meter Co. _54.18 Dolores Douglass _50.00 Consumers Pub. Power Dist._300.07 Earley Oil Company_50.00 The vote on the above motion was as follows: All Aye. Nay: None. Motion by Uhl, seconded by Merriman that tjie Mayor’s ap pointment of Golden, Stutz, Johnson, to the Water Auditing Committee, and that they be giv en authority to adjust water bills for the last quarter to compare with the same quarter of last year be approved. Motion carried. Motion by Uhl, seconded by Stutz, tnat the Sunset Motel be granted a building permit for eight new units to be used for a motel to be located on lots 3, 4, 5 and 6, Block F, Fahy’s Park Addition. Units to be of wooden construction, connected and mod ern. Motion carried. Upon motion the council ad journed. J. E. DAVIS Mayor O. D. FRENCH City Clerk July 17, 1953 Council met in special session to open bids on contracts for the swimming pool. In absence from the City of Mayor Davis, Emmet Carbb pre sided as President of the Coun cil. Present were, Crabb, Golden, Uhl, Merriman, Johnson and Stutz; absent, Mayor Davis. Meeting was called to order by the President of the Council. The City Clerk was instructed to, and proceeded with the open ing of bids for Construction of Swimming Pool. The following bids were sub mitted according to the Engi neer’s plans and specifications: Bidder: Dobson Bros., Lincoln, Nebr., Section “A” — $27,380.00; Section “B”—$16,619.00; total of both—$43,999.00. Bidder: Atkinson Sand & Gravel Co., Atkinson, Nebr., Sec tion “A” — $36,182.00; Section “B”—$8,185.00; total of both — $44,267.00. Bidder: A. V. Middleton Const. Co., Neligh, Nebr., Section “A”— $35,475.00; Section “B”—$8,165.00; total of both—$43,640.00. Bidder: Harold Christensen, Pender, Nebr., Section “A”—$31, 530.00; Section “B” — $8,090.00; total of both—$40,007.00. Motion by Uhl, seconded by Johnson, that the City award the contractor Section “A” to Dob son Bros. Construction Company of Lincoln, Nebraska, upon their Bid of $27,380.00, that being the lowest bid upon said work, and that the contract for Section “B” be awarded to the Atkinson Sand and Gravel Company of Atkin son, Nebraska, upon their bid of $8,185.00, and that the Mayor and the City Clerk be authorized to execute the contracts on behalf of the City with said bidders up on their furnishing acceptable performance bonds and other le gal requirements in connection with their bids, and that the City Clerk be instructed to return to the unsuccessful bidders their certified checks submitted with their bids, and to retain the checks of the successful bidders until contracts are signed. Roll call vote being taken on such mo tion resulted as follows: Aye: Golden, Uhl, Merriman, Johnson and Stutz. Nay: None. Where upon the President declared the motion passed and adopted. The matter of specification of filter equipment under the swim ming pool contract was deferred until further investigation by members of the Council. Upon motion the Council ad journed. EMMETT CRABB Chairman of the Council O. D. FRENCH City Clerk Sergeant Lyons Goes to Indiana S/lc James R. Lyons, who has been in charge of the O’Neill ar my-air force recruiting office for nearly five years, has been ordered to close the O’Neill office and report to Ft. Benjamin Har rison, Ind., on August 17. While at O’Neill, Sergeant Ly ons has been active in an eight county recruiting area. He rank ed as top recruiter in Nebraska in 1950, second in 1951, first in 1952, and is now in fourth place for this year. Sergeant Lyons has recruited over seven hundred men and women in the area. In addition, he was active in “Operation Snowbound” activities during the winter of 1948-’49, Holt county chapters of the Tuberculosis, American Red Cross, and Boy Scout organizations. He acted as assistant scoutmaster here for nearly two years. Sergeant Lyons has purchased a trailer house. He and his wife are the parents of four children —Margie L., Randall, Rosemary and Roxann. See Black Hills— Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Gillespie returned Thursday from a week’s visit in the Black Hills. They re turned via Pierre, S.D., and the Ft. Randall dam. Now Beautician Picture of Miss Maxine Je horek (above), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Jehorek of Lynch, graduated recently from a beauty school in Oma ha, and has started work in Omaha. Miss Jehorek was born in Lynch, graduated from the Lynch schools in 1951, and taught one year before enter ing the beauty work. Mrs. Miller Is Club Hostess— EWING — Mrs. Walter Miller was hostess to the Seek and Share club at her home for the July 14 meeting. Fourteen mem bers were present and four guests. Roll call was answered with the members’ pet peeves. Mrs. Dana Jensen had charge of the lesson on “Frozen Foods.” An interesting discussion was held on the subject. A fresh cherry pie, gift of the hostess, was sold to the highest bidder. A box of gifts was sent to Walter Miller, the occasion being a birthday anniversary. Refresh ments were served by the host ess. The club will gather at the home of Mrs. Wayne Fry for the August meeting when Mrs. Willie Shrader and Mrs. Don Larson will each present a report on a book they have enjoyed. 11 Members, 2 Guests at Meeting— EWING — The Women’s Mis sionary society of the Free Meth odist church met at the home of Mrs. Don Larson on Friday after noon. Eleven members and two guests were present. Mrs. Edna Lofquest had charge of the de votional period and Mrs. Luelia Fink conducted the business session. The lesson was presented by Mrs. Melvin Napier in the ab sence of Mrs. O. Kleckner. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Jarvis and family of Sioux City spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Hinze. The Jarvis family was enroute home from Los Angeles, Calif., where i they had visited Mrs. Jarvis’ sis ter and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCarville, jr., left last Thursday for Leaven worth, Kans., where they will spend a week’s vacation. McIntosh Rites Held at Page Bom Near Chambers in 1902 PAGE—Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, August 1, for Murl Mae McIn tosh, 51, who died Wednesday, July 29, at Beatrice. Burial was in the Page cemetery under the direction of Biglin Brothers of O’Neill. Rev. Robert Baird, Methodist church pastor, officiated in the rites held at the Methodist church. Pallbearers were Allen Haynes, Soren Sorensen, sr., Roy Schacht, Elmer Trowbridge, John Lama son and Leonard Halstead. Singers were Mrs. Robert Baird and Mrs. Norman Trowbridge. Mrs. Merwyn French, jr., was the accompanist. Mrs. Robert Gray and Mrs. I. O. Wood had charge of the flow ers. Murl Mae McIntosh, daughter of John and Nelle McIntosh, was born March 20, 1902, near Cham bers. She suffered an illness at the age of five months, which left her an invalid the rest of her life. She was cared for by her mother until July 8, 1953, when she was taken to a Beatrice home. Survivors include: Mother — Mrs. Nelle McIntosh; brothers — Floyd and Ray, both of Page, and Kenneth of Blair; seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, who died December 29, 1932, and one brother, who died at the age of 3. Among those from out-of-town attending the funeral services were: Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Mc Intosh and son of Blair; Mr. and Mrs. Frank McIntosh and Mrs. Fern Buck, all of Greeley; Mr. and Mrs. John Smith and Man uel McIntosh, all of Albion; Mrs. Mary' McIntosh, Miss Margaret McIntosh, Boyd and Gerald Mc Intosh and Mrs. Jerome Shoe maker, all of Genoa; Mr. and Mrs. Everett McIntosh and Ernest McIntosh, all of Grand Island; Mr. and Mrs. Delmer McIntosh of Gothenburg; Mr. and Mrs. Har vey McIntosh of Newman Grove; Mrs. Wilbur Smith of O’Neill; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pelletier and family of Orchard. Virtus Lee Is New Cub Scout— EWING—The Cup Scouts held a pack meeting on Tuesday eve ning, July 28. They met at the Scout headquarters where a dis play of the month’s activities was made, consisting of scrap books, home-made games and wrapped packages. From here, the group went on a hike to Pick erel lake where supper was en joyed followed by some lively games. Den mothers in charge were Mrs. Clifford Hahlbeck, Mrs. Robert Tams and Mrs. Flor ence Hahlbeck. Virtus Lee is a new member of the Cubs. Frontier for printing! RETURNS TO POST Cpl. Laurence Pribil has re turned to his mechanical duties in Barstow, Calif., after spending a 30-day furlough here visiting his mother, Mary IM. Pribil, bro ther, sisters and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Gettert drove to Atkinson Sunday to visit his nephews, John and Earl Bourne, of Omaha, who were visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gettert. Falls in Molten MetaU Burned Donald Staples in Narrow Escape CELIA — Mrs. Joe Hendricks received word Wednesday morn ing July 29, stating that her brother, Donald Staples, had fallen into a vat of molten alum inum (around 4t)0 degrees F. tem perature) and was badly burned up to the knees. He and his wife and son were visiting relatives here just two weeks ago. Other Celia News Alice Focken and Darlene Tas !er had a picnic dinner with Sharon Andrus. Mrs. Frank Kilmurry and daughters accompanied Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Kilmurry to O’Neill Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Westlake Cannon i and son, Willis, of Hood River, Ore., and Jimmy Hendricks vis ited the Frank Kilmurry home where Mrs. Cannon was born and raised to young womanhood a number of years ago. Mrs. Milton McKathnie and son, Darrell, were last Thursday afternoon visitors at the Hans Lauridsen home. Mr. and Mrs. John Ross and Fred Braun were Friday dinner guests at the Marvin Focken home. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendricks and family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks attended a Jarvis family reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omer Poynts where Mrs. J. R. Jarvis is living. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Staley of Watford City, N.D., Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Larry of Northfield, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. C. R. McMillan and daughters of St. Paul, Minn., and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd McDow ell of Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stevens of Page were Sunday afternoon visitors at the O. A. Hammerberg and D. F. Scott homes. Mrs. Mark Hendricks and Mr. and Mrs. Westlake Cannon and son, Willis, of Hood River, Ore., were Friday afternoon visitors at the Lawrence Smith home. Leon Hendricks, Merlin House and David Phipps are helping put up hay for Earl Dickau. P. W. Kilmurry was a last Thursday visitor at the Frank Kilmurry home. David and Gerald Frickel and Markita Hendricks were Sunday dinner and supper guests at the Clarence Focken home. Mrs. Marvin Focken helped Mrs. Clarence Focken Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Westlake Cannon and son, Willis, and Mrs. D. L. Dawson and son, Ronnie, of Hood River, Ore., were guests of honor at a picnic supper at the home of their nephew, Joe Hend ricks, and family Friday evening. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Connie Frickel, Donnie. Ronnie and Caroline, also Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg and Diane and Carla Samms. The Oregon folks left Saturday morning for their homes. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks and Clarence House were Sunday dinner guests at the Omer Poynts home. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Colfack, Denton, Shirley and Dennis left Friday night for a 3-days’ visit in Iowa. Duane Anderson of Omaha is visiting the Clarence Focken family. Jean and Shirley Manhalter were Sunday dinner guests at the Milton McKathnie home. Mr. and Mrs. Hans Braun and family were Sunday supper guests at the Marvin Focken home. Alex Forsythe was a Sunday afternoon visitor at the O. A. Hammerberg home. Neighbors gathered at the Lawrence Smith home Tuesday, July 28, and Friday with tractor mowers, rakes, sweeps and hay stackers to help him put up his hay. Friday evening 20 large stacks of hay had been put up from 80 acres of land. Those who helped were Robert and Leon Hendricks, Ed Heiser, Donnie Frickel, Herman Disterhaupt, Mrs. Lee Terwilliger and son. Perry, Clarence Focken and sons, Buddy, Billy and Paul, Frank Kilmurry, Duane Anderson, Alex Frickel, Denton Colfack, O. A. Hammerberg, Duane Beck, Bob Pease, Leonard Chaffin, Joe Hendricks and Clarence House. Those who helped Mrs. Smith get dinner and supper were Mrs. Chaffin, Mrs. Colfack, Mrs. Ham. merberg, Mrs. Focken and Mrs. Phipps. Thirty-seven persons ate dinner there. Mrs. Lee Terwilli ger took a roll of movies of the haying bee. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Samms and son, Richard, of Wichita, Kans., also their nephew, Billy Mlinar, arrived Saturday for a visit with Mrs. Samms’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg, and with their daughters, Diane and Carla Samms. Mrs. Clarence Focken had a party last Thursday for friends and neighbors. Mrs. Gene Livingston complet ed her summer course of school at Lincoln Friday and returned home Saturday. DR. REX W. WILSON M.D. ! PHYSICIAN & SURGEON Offices, 128 W. 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