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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 24, 1953)
6-Year Illness Proves Fatal PAGE—Annie Laurie, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Wil liamson of Elgin, Ore., died Monday, September 14, at the home of her parents following a six-year illness. She is survived by h°r par ents, two sisters and two broth ers. Mr. and Mrs. Williamson are former residents of this com munity. Annie Laurie was a granddaughter of Mrs. Celestine Williamson and a niece of Mrs. I. O- Wood, both of Page. --- Sfc. Rex L. Horner has return ed to the United States from Germany and is now stationed at Ft. Sheridan. 111. Sergeant Horner had been stationed at Fried berg, Germany, for the past eight months. He is the husband of the former Margaret Hickey, daughter of P. V. Hickey. The Homers have three children. Mrs. Homer has been residing in O’Neill while her husband was abroad. AINSWORTH WINS ATKNSON — Richard Cozad crossed the Atkinson goal line three times as the Ainsworth Bulldogs polished-off the Atkin son Balers, 25-0, Friday night. Bar Me els— ATKINSON— Members of the Fifteenth judicial district bar as sociation convened Monday eve ning in Atkinson. John Cassel of Ainsworth is president. Dr. Frank Gallagher and daughter, Mary, and son, James, of LaCrosse, Wise., spent the weekend visiting the Misses Helen and Hilda Gallagher. Mi chael Gallagher, another son of Doctor Gallgaher, returned to his home with them. Michael had spent the past three weeks visit ing here. Mr. and Mrs. Art Pellitier and children of Orchard spent Wed nesday, September 16, visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Char les Beilin. — i' . SAVE HERE! Special! CRISCO .3-Lb, Can R5C TOMATO SOUP.3 Cans 35c Duncan Hines— PANCAKE MIX.3Ub. Pkg. 47c Vermont Maid— SYRUP.12-0z. Btl. 27c Skippy Creamy — Chunky— PEANUT BUTTER 4 Jar 39c Fancy Jonathan— APPLES..2 Lbs. Only 29c Del Monte— | SUGAR PEAS. 303 Can 19c I For Quick Hot Meals — Van Camp’s— PORK & BEANS.L No. 2 Ians 3$c Del Monte— Sliced or Halves PEACHES... Large 21 Can 34c ! JELL-0 - Any Flavor.... 3 Pkgs: 25c For Salads, School Lunches— Firm & Fresh | BANANAS.2 Lbs. 29c Pickle & Pimento— i LOAF . Lb.39c Pioneer Bacon— ENDS & PIECES u> 39c 4th Street Market — PHONE 93-W — I — Listen to the University of Nebraska Football Games OVER WIAG WJAG is the University of Nebraska football headquarters for this entire area! \ ******** '! I 19, Ote6°n | »• ““SrfT \seV>tem 3 ^nsas S \ oclober iSi*101 1 \ Oct°ber ’ uiissourl \ \ oc^1 ^ Kansas 1 1 october , lov/a Stai i \^ova«*er \’4 CoVotaAo \ *<t V: °«s''oro \ l _—3 These broadcasts are made avail able through the facilities of the Nebraska Football Network -WIAG Norfolk, Nebr. 780 on Your Dial BIG JOE John Q. Doesn’t Always See What’s Going On ^ ^ ^ A A * ^ ^ ^ « « « Editorial Note . . . Pros & Cons Last week The Frontier filed a broadside at O’Neill’s Police man Joe Wert. We feel he is not a qualifed police officer and said so. We had privately pointed out his shortcomings to responsible city officials (along with a good many other people) during the past few years, but Big Joe stays on. Personally, we have been miffed on many occasions by Joe’s lack of civil answers to civil questions and on some occasions a provoking lack of cooperation at all. The broadside in the editorial was aimed squarely at the conduct of his office—a public office in which he is paid with public money. It is an established American tradition that public servants doing their jobs improperly are not only fair-game for a newspaper that believes in saying what it thinks, but that such situations finally become, in part, a responsibility of that newspaper which feels corrective measures are needed. The broadside touched-off lots of discussion pro-and-con, considerable letter-writing, our newsstands were stampeded and our supply of extra copies was quickly depleted ( a situation for which we were completely unpre pared). Scores of people and well-wishers, who prefer to be anonymous, flooded us with congratulatory office and telephone calls. Lots of people rushed to Big Joe’s defense. The verbal criticisms of the editorial we have received stack up like this: (1) You’re five years too late; (2) you took advantage of a fellow who doesn’t have a newspaper with which to hit back. To the first charge, we agree, and to the latter we like to point out that Big Joe has been riding rough-shod in uniform over lots of folks who couldn’t strike back and that, in effect, he had been ask ing for the boom. Some of the letters appear here. Although two of the authors indicated they wanted their names to appear, and others have preferred to have their names withheld, we are withholding all of them in this issue. All letters must be signed, but names will be withheld from the letter whan it appears in print when re quested. We’d welcome your opinion. What do you think? _ —CAL STEWART, Editor Mrs. F. D. McMillan of Miami, Fla., is spending an extended insit with Mr. and Mrs. M. J. golden and other relatives. Mrs. Lambert Heads Homemaking Club— CHAMBERS — The Happy | Homemakers club met at the | home of Mrs. Stanley Lambert Friday evening, September 18, ' with Mrs. Tom Lambert as co hostess. There were 16 members and one visitor present. The meeting was called to or der by the president. A report on the council meeting was read. Plans were discussed for a booth at achievement day to be held in O’Neill on October 8. Mrs. Frank Spath, Mrs. Bayne Grubb and Mrs. Tom Lambert are the com mittee to prepare the exhibit. The following officers were elected for the year 1954: Mrs. Stanley Lambert, president; Mrs. Gordon Harley, vice-president; Mrs. Tom Lambert, secretary treasurer; Mrs. Richard Harley, news reporter. The lesson on weaving baskets was given by Mrs. Harlan Dier king and Mrs. Lela Corcoran. The next meeting will be at the home of Mrs. Tom Lambert on October 16. BROKEN COLLARBONE CHAMBERS— Richard Han sen, of Chambers, is a patient in St. Anthony’s hsopital. He re ceived a broken collar bone when he was thrown from a calf at the Bartlett rodeo Sat urday. Mrs. E. S. Thornton of Venus, Calif., arrived Saturday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Blake Benson. r Letters to Editor Editorial "Slinks"!— Dear Editor: Your editorial entitled ‘‘Enough of Joe Wert” was entirely un j called for and to the utmost of extremes. Joe is one of the few men who will take the responsibility of being a police officer for long hours and the pay is inadequate for the job performed. Where else could you find a good man to take the job of po licing the town of O’Neill for 12 hours per day, seven days a week and do as good a job as Joe Wert? Joe is always on the job and eager to be of service. In closing I would like to say that I think your editorial “stinks”! (NAME WITHHELD) * * • Dear Mr. Stewart: Am writing this letter in reply tq l$st week’s editorial, carried under the heading “Enough of Joe Wert”. I realize it is one of th^.duties of the press to work forsrcivic betterment, but after reading this editorial a number of times, I am of the opinion that you have perhaps carried things a bit too far. Since coming to O’Neill 3% years ago, I have never seen Joe do anything or say anything that would warrant such an ar ticle as you have printed, even though I have heard at times that he has been rather coarse in some of his actions. To toe, The Frontier has al ways been an asset to the city of O’Neill and I have always respected the editorial content of your newspaper. I believe you have done much to make O’Neill a better city in which to live and hope you will continue to do so. This is honest criticism. Sincerely, ANOTHER PUBLIC SERVANT * * * Fast Ones— Editor: More power to Cal Stewart. What you wrote in that editorial isn’t one-third of what I’d have to say. He’s_and he’s pulled some pretty fast ones on me without any reason to do it. (NAME WITHHELD) * * * Cal: I was amazed and delighted to read your scholarly editorial on Joe Wert . . . My own opinion of him could not be expressed in a family newspaper . . . (NAME WITHHELD) * * * Congratulations on your edi torial about our socalled day cop—Joe Wert. You should have written it years ago. . . I’m glad that someone in town realizes the need of a police officer that people can respect. It takes more than a uniform, badge and stick to make a cop. In my estimation, Joe’s talent runs mostly to . . . We are proud of our town. We like folks to remember us with kindness and not leave with a bad taste in their mouths after having tangled with Joe. Is the town so near broke that Joe is the best it can afford? If so, can’t we economize some oth er way and hire a more capable man for this ail important job? You’ve started people to think ing, Cal, and I sincerely hope that something can be done to remedy this deplorable situation. Good luck . . . (NAME WITHHELD) * * * It is well written (the editor ial) and right to the point. It is rather inconsistent that a town trymg to attract folks to it should allow one individual to insult the visitors after they get here. You’re getting out a dandy paper .... (NAME WITHHELD) * * * Twice Enough— Cal: I’m so glad someone finally had the intestinal fortitude to do what was needed long ago. Maybe now I won’t have to be insulted by “him” on the street, anymore. You know, twice was enough! “A MRS.” * * * Chambers, Nebr. Editor: I want to congratulate you and thank you for what you put in the paper, printing my opin ion of Joe Wert. He has no bus iness on the police force . . . (NAME WITHHELD) Frontier for printing! SPECIAL CALF SALE FRIDAY, OCT. 2nd ■ SALE STARTS AT 1:00 P.M. 1 ■■■ O'KEiLL LIVESTOCK MARKET O’Neill, Nebr. — Phone 2 I District 58 Hosts to New Teachers SOUTH OF STUART— Donald Fuller held a mee' ing last Thurs day evening at district 58 for all the normal trainers who graduat ed in his class who are now teach ers in rural schools in Holt county. School problems were discussed and many suggestions and ideas were passed on to each teacher. Refreshments were enjoyed at the close of the meeting Other South of Stuart Ntws Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Slay maker and family were Friday evening visitors at the George Kerdel home north of Stuart. Mrs. Frank Weiechman, sr„ of Atkinson visited Tuesday, Sept. 15, with her daughter, Mrs. Flor ren Scholz. Mrs. Ethel Stracke and Mrs. Stanley Cobb of Stuart, visited Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 15. with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Grenfield. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Grenfield and family attended the stock car races at Bassett Sunday after noon and were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Green field of Newport. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Batenhorst, Bil and Dick Hytrek and Ken neth Gans were Monday evenin, visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hytek and Sally Jo. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Hytek and Sally Jo enjoyed Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs. Fred Kaup and family at Stuar1. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gwens j and family were Sunday after | noon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Baum. Mrs. Gilbert Shald and Ste-n. ana Mrs. Lout, ouald, Carm It ana Davy spent Thursday 0,Tpre noon visiting Mrs. George shlu and family north of Stuait " 3 d Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weieh man and tamw- visited SundaJ afternon at the Harold GiveS home. Mary Mu phy of Casper Wvo came Friday night by tram to spend a weeK’s vacation with her parents, Mr. an^ ;.irs. J. p \jllr phy, and family. ' ‘wur' Mrs. Ed Miliar visited Satin day afternoon with her daughter Mrs. Fritz Deslive and family ' Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tasler were in O’Neill Friday. re Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Poess necker and family of Atkinson were Sunday afternon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tasler. Donald Fuller, teacher of dist rict 58. took his 7th grade boy to O’Neill Friday for the Soil Con servation Program. Sophia Murphy, who attend ing the St. Joseph’s school of nur sing in Omaha, spent the week -end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P- Murphy and family. Mrs. Gertrude Kaup of Stuait was Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Murphy and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs Sylvester Kra mer and family were Sunday evening callers Mtends Banquet— LYNCH—Pauline Ivlulhair left Sunday for Norfolk to visit at the homes of her sisters, Mrs Harold Knapp and Mrs Cleo Schlutz. She also attended the 1.000-plat.e homemakers’ banquet Tuesday. Tune in “Voice of The Fron tier”, thrice weekly! -i 480-ACRE FARM & PERSONAL PROPERTY DUE TO FAILING HEALTH, and as we are unable to continue to operate the farm, we will offer at public auction the fol lowing described personal property and real estate, on the prem ises, located 10 miles east and three-fourths of a mile north of O’Neill, OR 4Zi miles north, 1 mile west and three-fourth of a mile north of Page, on — •> Wednesday, October 7th Sale to Start at 1 P.M. Real Estate LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Wl Section 23, NEJ4 Section 22, Town ship 29, Range 10, West of the Sixth P.M, Holt County, Nebr. Approximately 480 Acres Including 160 Acres of Hay, 160 Acres of Pasture, 150 Acres Under Cultivation A very good corn crop is in the field at this time. This is a nicely balanced unit. If you are looking for a farm be sure and inspect this one. Arrangements can be made to inspect it any time. Plr*ce is located on mail route and is one mile from rural school. Improvements Include 7 - Room Dwelling, Poultry House, Brooder House 8 x 10, Barn, Com Crib TERMS ON REAL ESTATE: 20% on day of sale. Balance upon delivery of deed. Owner will make attractive terms to responsible party —. 7- HEAD OF CATTLE-7 4—Head of Cows 3— Spring Calves 5 Doz. Hens — Turkey Gobbler Some Geese ' A JM : Complete Line of Miscellaneous SMALL TOOLS Household Goods Dining Room Table 4— Chairs Cupboard Lard Press 8- Gal. Cream Can 5— Gal. Cream Can Many Other Articles MACHINERY, ETC. I F-12 Tractor with Cultivator Hay Sweep 3-Section Harrow 12-Ft. Massey-Harris Combine Nearly New Case Lister 2—McCormick One-Horse Drills Wagon & Racks 2— Rakes—10-ft. and 12-ft. International Hammermill Disc 3— Stacks of Hay Four-Horse Fresno 16-In. Single Plow Walking Plow Fuel Barrels TERMS: CASH On Personal Property Mr. & Mrs. BEN PETERS! OWNERS | COL. ED THORIN, O’Neill BILL BOWKER, O’Neill Auctioneer-Broker ri , i t~lerk-Broker