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1 • * • © c © ° "Voice of The Frontier" WJK F“ • This Issue ° Mon. — We<i. — Set. * 9:45 A.M. — 780 k.c. North-Central Nebraska’s BIG Newspaper m Volume 74.—Number 6. O Neill, Nebraska, Thursday, June 10, 1954. Seven Cents Mr. Rhino . . . jungle bred. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Circus Arrives for One-Day Stand Goodvear Soil w Award to Holt 6 - State Conference Here in 1955 The Holt county soil conser vation district was named out standing for the year 1953-’54 and Nebraska co-winner in a national soil conservation a wards program, it has been an nounced by the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., sponsor of the soil saving contest. The other co-winner was Papio district. For purpose of the contest Nebraska was divided into an eastern and western division, with the top district in each be ing selected for grand awards. Holt district, the western di vision winner, named E. J. Re vell of Star as outstanding far mer-eooperator and Elmer Jur acek of O’Neill, one of the dis trict governing body members, to make the Arizona trip, which is the prize award. Papio district, the eastern win ner, selected Orrie R. Wilson of Hooper as outstanding farmer cooperator and Hjalmer M. Quist of Blair, chairman of the district governing body, to re present them on a vacation trip to Litchfield Park, Ariz., in I December, as guests of the pro gram sponsor. Second place honors in the eastern division went to Gage county district and in the west ern division second' place honors were earned by Harlan county district. Gage district named Philip Heist of DeWitt as its outstanding farmer - cooperator and Harlan district accorded tliis honor to Victor Reiss of Wilcox. Only the first place districts are to be represented on the vacation trip to Litchfield Park, Ariz., but both second and first place districts in the two divis ions will receive bronze pla ques as permanent symbols cf their outstanding achievement in conservation work. Every state is ref resented in the pro gram and there will be 100 win ners milking the vacation trip. Members of the first place Holt district, in addition to Mr. Juracek, are: Stanley Lambert of Ewing, chairman; Elmer C. Allyn of Stuart; Clarence Ernst of O’Neill and R. L. Heiss of Page. The presentation was made Saturday at Sheridan, Wyo., in connection with the six - state soil conservation conference. Holt was represented by Mr. Jur acek, who was authorized by the O’Neill Chamber of Commerce to invite the conference tc meet in O’Neill in June, 1955. The in vitation was accepted. Mr. Juracek was accompanied to Sheridan by his wife and fam ily, returning Sunday evening. John R. Gallagher Files for Attorney John R. Gallagher, O’Neill at torney, Tuesday filed for the of fice of Hoit county attorney on the democratic ticket. Mr. Gal lagher, a marine officer during World War II, has been practic ing law here since 1948. Mr. Gallagher is married and is the father of seven children. Eickhoffs Plan Open-House— PAGE—Mr. and Mrs. Henry Eickhoff will observe their gold en wedding anniversary on Sun day, June 13. They will hold open-house both afternoon and evening. A daughter, Mrs. Viola An derson of Fremont, has arrived to help arrange for the affair. The Eickhoffs have one son, Donald, and another daughter, Mrs. Pat Gallagher of Long Beach, Calif. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Hancock of Los Angeles, Calif., arrived on Thursday, June 3, to visit their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hancock, and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Hull, and their families. They plan to return home this week end. The second largest circus in the nation is scheduled for a one-day-only engagement here today (Thursday). The A1 G. Kelly and Miller Bros, circus is making its 36th annual tour and has included O Neill on its itinerary. The abandoned fair grounds in the northeast section of the city will be the site for the show. This will mark the first ap pearance of a big circus here in nine years, and undoubtedly the very first one to bring such outstanding and unusual animals such as: Giraffes, hippopotamus and rhinoceros. In addition a herd of 21 elephants, besides more than 200 animals includ ing: 52 lions, tigers, pumas and leopards; numerous species of monkeys, apes, and baboons; black, grizzly, Himalayan and polar bears, hyenas, baby goril las, kangaroos, mandrills, gnu, emu, llamas, seals, sea-lions, wart hogs, India water buffalo, zebu, bison, Persian white sa cred deer, zebras, camels, tapirs, dromedary, an aviary of trop ical birds, dens of tropical rep tiles; also 127 head of horses, ponies, kylo. yak and donkeys. This show is now recognized as the largest, most varied and costly collection of rare animals ever exhibited with an Amer ican circus. A1 G. Kelly and Miller Bros, is now exceeded only in size by the famed Ringling Bros, and Barnum and Bailey show. The circus is expected to ar rive in the early hours this morning and the animals will be watered at 9 a.m. Amos R. Bartlett Rites at Stuart Retired Farmer 111 Few Hours STUART — Funeral services were conducted for Amos R. Bartlett, 84, on Wednesday, June 9, at 10 o’clock in St. Boni face Catholic church in Stuart. Mr. Bartlett had been living at a nursing home at St. Edward for some time. He became ill Saturday, June 5, and was taken to the hospital at Columbus where he d’ed soon after his ar rival. The late Amos R. Bartlett was born October 5, 1869, at Clarin da, la. He was married to Eliza I beih Yunker in 1902 at Peters burg and they were the parents of two sons They lived on a farm north east of Stuart for many years, later moving to Stuart. Mrs. Bartlett died in 1941 and a son, Roy, died in 1950. Survivors include: Son—Lou is, who lives in California; nine grandchildren and eight great j grandchildren. Rosary was said Tuesday eve ning. . Band Concert Set for Next Wednesday First concert of the summer season by the O’Neill Municipal band is scoeduled for 8 pm., Wednesday, June 16, on the St. Mary’s academy campus band stand, it was announced this week by Band Director Charles L. Houser. Two rehearsals were held in preparation. Regular rehearsal time is 7 p.m., on Mondays. Departing for Famous Camp— Miss Mardy Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans, plans to depart Friday, June 25, for the famous Interlochen music camp in Michigan. Miss Johnson will major in flute and minor in piano. All in structors are well-known musi cians. RODEO AT HAND The regular meeting of the O'Neill Saddle club will be held tonight (Thursday). All members are urged to attend and bring horses. Final plans are beinj made for the Saturday and Sun day RCA rodeo. John Wells, Wife Are Honored Neighbors and Church Group Arrange for Golden Wedding It was on June 6, 1904, at Center, Knox county, Nebraska, that Miss Goldie Brown became the bride of John Wells. The bride had been bom and reared in the Star community (in Holt county) and Mr. Wells had emi grated from Iowa with his La ther, stepmother, brother and sister. Fifty years later, a group of j neighbors and members of the I women’s missionary group of the j Assembly of God church at J’- j Neill planned an open-house ob servance in the church parlors. One hundred seventy persons signed the guest book as this pioneer couple observed their golden wedding. Mr. Wells was bom at Oska loosa, la., July 4, 1870. His fa ther was a farmer. The O’Neill man’s mother died when he was a young lad, and his only school ing was gained in an Iowa school which he attended about three years. Mr. Wells as a young man assisted his father on the farm. After his father remarried, the family pulled stakes and mov to to Knox county, Nebraska, in a covered wagon. Goldie Brown was bom in 1887 in northeast Holt county, and attended a rural school there. Her older sister, Charlotte, married Mr. Wells’ brother, Levi, in 1901. That courtship and mar riage is what enabled Goldie Brown and John Wells to be come acquainted. Mr. and Mrs. John Wells be gan housekeeping on a farm eight miles northeast of Lynch, where they resided for 11 years. Then, they moved to Dorsey where they conitnued to reside until May, 1944, when they moved into O’Neill. During the later years at Dorsey, the couple ceased active farming but kept busy raising chickens and a big, garden. mi wt _ n_ l__ « 4-Vtsv rinrnntc 1UC n cuj wcvuiuv c of one son, Lawrence, and one daughter, Rosie. The son was killed 23 years ago, at the age of 25, when he was thrown from a horse. He was single. Rosie married William Hladik. The Hladiks have five children and now reside al Lincoln. Two of the Hladik sons are in the armed forces. Mr Wells enjoys “quite good” health although during the past few weeks he has not been feel- i ing up to par. He is 83. Mrs. Wells, with a twinkle in her eye, asserts her health “couldn’t be better—considering 50 years of married life.” She does her own housework, does some laundering and ironing xor others and busies herself about ] her small garden. She is 66. She appeared at the reception in a nylon print dress with a corsage. The Hladiks (except the sons in the service) were on hand. A tape-recorded interview with Mr. and Mrs. Wells, con ducted by The Frontier's ed itor. Cal Stewart was re broadcast on Monday s Voice of The Frontier" program (WJAG. 780 k.c.) Among those active in arrang ing for the open-house affan were Mrs. Floyd Saunders, Mrs. Lee Brady, jr., Mrs He^5t Jansen, Mary Smith, Mrs. Hen ry Walters and Mrs. C. E. Worth. Miss Lorene Wetzler was in charge of the guest book; Maiy Smith was in charge of the gut table; Mrs. Bennie Wetzler cut the cake, and Mrs. Wayne Hall poured. i ———- ~ Waring Volunteers for Army Duty Maurice E. Waring of Page has volunteered for military duty through the Holt county selective service office. He leaves today (Thursday). Mrs. W. H. Harty, chief clerk of the draft board, repeated this week that some young men at taining their 18th birthday anni versary are failing to register promptly. She urges registrants to keep the draft office informed when changes of address are made. Seminarian Here— Julian K. Benson of Christ the ; King seminary, St. Bonaventure, N.Y., visited over the weekend at the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Dono hoe, and family and with other ; lelatives. He also attended Fa ther DeBacker’s first mass, ban i quet and reception on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. John Wells . . . feted by neighbors.—The Frontier Photo. Courthouse Fascinates Women By HELEN KREYMBORG Holt Co. Home Agent “I didn’t realize there was so much to it!” This was the typical reaction most often heard in the court house last Thursday afternoon when the representatives of the extension clubs visited the of fice of the county assessor, su perintendent of schools, clerk, treasurer, judge, register of deeds, sheriff and the clerk of the district court. “Where does the tax money go?” This was the question which set the ball rolling. The exten sion council took up that matter and a committee began to see what could be done about trac ing the expenditures. Mrs. War ren Marr of Atkinson was chair man. Other committee members were Mrs. Merrill Smith of At kinson and Mrs. C. C. Schmidt of Chambers. Alex Frickel, supervisor of the Seventh district, gave the com mittee a great deal of help and assistance in the planning of the day’s program. The ladies were escorted on their tour of the offices by County Supervisors Frank Cronk, Alex Frickel, Andy Clark and Alfonse M. Batenhorst. Af ter the group returned from the tour, they had coffee while Mr. Cronk explained the relation ship pf the board of supervisors tc the various offices, outlining the special responsibilities. Ladies attending the county government study were Veral McDermott, Mrs. George Mellor, Mrs. Harry Ressel, Mrs. Ed White, Mrs. Julia White, Mrs. John Schmitz, Ruth Rocke, Hat tie Kindlund, Mrs. Fred Krug man, Mrs. Leonard Juracek, Mrs. Robert LeMunyan, Mrs. Ed Bouska, Mrs. Bill Morgan, Mrs. Roy Forbes, Mrs. Marvin Clouse. Mrs. Henry Walter, Mrs. E. R. Carpenter, Mrs. W. D. Kipple, Mrs. S. E. Timmermans, Mrs. Frank Schaaf, Mrs. Delbert Rob ertson, Mrs. Frank Soukup, Mrs. Everett Winings, Mrs. Ray Pease, Mrs. LeRoy Hoffman, Mrs. Merrill Smith, Mrs. Natchel Rzeszotarski, Mrs. L. H. Fare | ’.veil, Mrs. E. J. Gottschall, Mrs. i Dean Gotschall. Mrs. M L. Smith, Mrs. Henry \\ aechter, Mrs. Norman Saltz, Mrs. Dale Stauffer, Mrs. W. J. Wilkinson, Dorothy Wilkinson, Mrs. Murray Mellor, Mis. Har vey Krugman, Mrs. Lawrence Kaup and Mrs. C. B. Sanders. Mrs. Joiley Expires After Heart Attack Funeral Services Set Friday Morning Mrs. Harry Jolley, 74, O’Neill resident, was stricken about 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 8, at her home here with a fatal heart at tack. She had been in ill health for only a short time. Funeral services will be con ducted at 9 a.m., Friday, June 11, at St. Patrick’s Catholic church with Very Rev. Timothy O’Sullivan, church pastor, offi ciating. Burial will be in Cal vary cemetery under the direc tion of Biglin’s. Pallbearers chosen are D. F. Murphy, H. E. Coyne, T. M. Har rington, Edward M. Gallagher, Dennis Murphy and Matthew Hynes. A rosary will be offered at 3 o’clock tonight (Thursday) at Biglin’s chapel. The lale Mrs. Jolley, whose maiden name was Nora Sulli van, was born February 21, 1880, at O'Neill, a daughter oi Paul and Johanna Kelly Sul livan. Her parents were Irish immigrants. On December 2, 1924, she mar ried Harry Jolley at Sioux City. The couple farmed north of O’ Neill for a number of years. They became the parents of one child, Mary. Survivors include: Widower; daughter — Mrs. Mary Spain of Covington, Ind.; two grandsons; brothers — Peter J. Sullivan of Lincoln and Paul Sullivan of O’ Neill: sister—Mrs. Larry Barrett cf O’Neill. Try Frontier want advs. for quick, economical results. FIREMEN CALLED O'Neill firemen were sum moned at 8 p.m., Wednesday to the Lew White Motor company paint shop where the hose on a welding torch had broken loose and fire developed. The flames were smothered with water. Ewing Visitors— EWING—Mr. and Mrs. Mark Muff and daughter, Carolyn, of O’Neill were Ewing visitors on Sunday. O’Neill Fanner Is Found Dead An O’Neill farmer, Ed Evans, about 45, who resided alone on, a small farm located 8 miles ncrth and 2Vz miles east of O’- I Neill, wTas found dead at his home about 7 o’clock Wednesday evening, June 9. The discovery was made by Lawrence and John Murray. The Murrays had gone to the dwelling to deliver to Mr. Evans a paycheck. Evans had been working on the O’Neill paving project but had not been seen since “about Friday,” Lawrence Murray said. County Attorney William W. Griffin, who investigated, said Mr. Evans had been dead “a number of days.” It could not be immediately determined just how long the body lay in the small house. Deterioration had set in. Griffin said Evans’ car appar ently hadn’t been moved since this week’s rains. Griffin said he doubted if there had been any foul play, but no examination of the body was made Wednes day. night by a phyiscian. Mr. Evans came to Holt coun ty several years ago from South Dakota. He resided north of At kinson for a time. The body is at Biglin’s pend ing arrival of relatives. Record Number Golf Entries Seen Tourney Also Serves as Homecoming A record number of golf en tries are expected for the 32nd annual O’Neill dad’s day open golf tourney to be held here Saturday, Sunday and Monday, June 19, 20 and 21. A. P. Jasz kowiak is general chairman. There will be prizes for win ners and runnersup in all flights. Qualifying rounds will b e played on Saturday and first round match play will begin at 9 a.m., Sunday. Qualifying scores also may be posted anytime dur ing the preceding week. A ladies’ bridge in the enlarg ed, modem club house will fea ture Saturday afternoon activi ty. A ladies’ luncheon followed by bridge will highlight Sunday afternoon clubhouse affairs. A Calcutta and Dutch lunch will be served Saturday night ana there will be a dance Sunday night. The tourney each year also serves as a homecoming, many former residents converging for | the affair. - Mrs. Halva's Sister Dies at Lynch— Mr. and Mrs. Victor Halva were called to Lynch on Satur day on account of the illness of Mrs. Halva’s sister, Mrs. Joe Cho cholausek, who died before they arrived. Mrs. Halva remained until the funeral which was held Tuesday from the CZBJ hall followed by burial in the Lynch cemetery. Mr. Halva attended the funeral and Mrs. Halva returned home with them. Frontier for printing! Smith Motor Gets Studebaker Line The Smith Motor Co., compan ion firm of the Harry R. Smith Implements, today (Thursday) is being announced at the author ized Studebaker dealer for the D’Neill vicinity. The Smith firm also handles John Deere and Farmhand machinery and equipment. Open-house is planned at Smith’s showrooms on three days —Thursday, Friday and Satur day—to coincide with this ap pointment announcement, which appears on page 12 of this issue of the Frontier. Joe Wert Emerges as Police Chief - Acting Mayor Makes Appointment Joe Wert, O’Neill police officer for nearly eight years, Monday evening was appointed by Act ing Mayor Emmet Crabb as chief of police. Meanwhile, Andrew Wettlau fer, who has been on the force for five months on a temporary basis, has been relieved. Retiring of Wettlaufer reduces to two the number on the force. Walter Calkins, who is a veteran member of the force, will perform the night duties alone. Wert will be on duty during the day. Calkins was appointed chief two years ago following the slay ing of his brother, Chet. Wert’s appointment was con firmed by the members of the council who were present. Residential building permits were issued to George Janousek, Robert Yantzi and Gail Dier berger. Crabb, who is chairman of the council, is serving as acting mayor since the resignation of J E. Davis, who now resides at Phoenix, Ariz. Verdigre Gets 3V2-Inch Deluge The Verdigre community was visited by a cloudburst during the late Sunday and early Mon day hours. Three and one-half hinces of rain fell in the town and some nearby localities re ported rainfall up to 5 inches. Meanwhile, O’Neill received .43 of an inch. High winds were reported here, but little damage resulted. Showers on three different days have brought to 1.11 inches the total amount of precipitation received here during the seven day period ending Wednesday night. Summary-, based on 24-hour periods ending at 6 pm., daily, follows: Hi Lo Free. June 3 __58 42 .19 June 4 _70 35 June 5___76 54 June 6 _87 62 June 7 _75 50 .43 June 8_84 49 June 9 _82 59 .49 Total_ 1.11 O’Neill Man Active in Morse Observance John J. Harrington of O’Neill, member of the U. S. Railroad Re tirment board with offices in Chicago. 111., recently played an active role in the annual lunch eon and election of officers of the Chicago chapter of the Morse Telegraph Club of America. The affair took place on the national observance of the birth day anniversary of Samuel F. B. Morse, the inventor of the tele graph. Mr. Harrington, who is a past president of the Chicago chapter, was in charge of the entertain ment. He is a former telegrapher and station agent for the Chicago & North Western railway. Mr. Harrington’s family resides at O’Neill. He is chief claims examiner for the board. Recent ly he spoke at a meeting of t h e Order of Railway Conducters in Columbus, O. The Frontier for printing . . prompt deliveries. S....A :* sSSSSF i -,, .. . ..**. <• .. umm Pictured (rbove) are the long line of pachyderms with trunks full of brand new tricks. These whoppers belong to the A1 G. Kelly and Miller Bros, circus which will make a one v".mmm.—mmm % . day-only stand here today. Both matinee and evening perform ances are scheduled. Methodists Announce 3 Changes Rev. Bridgen Receives Ewing Position; Rev. Smith Returns Pastoral assignments for the new year were read Sunday in ° * Lincoln at the close of the an nual Nebraska Methodist church conference. Rev. J. Lavem Jay of O’Neill was reappointed superintendent of the northeast Nebraska (O'- <. Neill) district and is starting his c fourth year. Rev. Lee Brigden of the Liteh f eld-Hazard parish has been as signed to the Ewing-Clearwater churches and will reside at Ew ing. He succeeds Rev. Charles W. Mitchell, who is attending Ne- ro • braska university at Lincoln and will be supply pastor at Lincoln Heights church- j Rev. J. Myrl Hodgkins of Meadow Grove has been assign ed to the Chambers - Amelia churches and will reside at Chambers. He succeeds Rev. L. R. Hans berry, who has retired. Reverend Hansberry and his wife will locate at Mt. Zion church, in the McCook district Mt Zion is a small rural church, usually assigned to pastors who pcu uupdwc III U1C V.V/1UVI V44VV. J retired relations. Rev. Leon Foster of Montana, formerly of Ainsworth, has re joined the Nebraska Methodist conference andi will be in charge of mobile ministry in the north east district. Rev. Robert Strasberger of Ellsworth succeeds Rev. E. A. Smith, retired, as pastor at Roy al. Reverend Smith resides at Plainview. The following ministers in this area were reappointed: Rev. Wallace B. Smith of O - Neill, starting third year in the O'Neill - Emmet churches; Rev. E. G. Hughes of Atkinson, start ing fifth year; Rev. H. F. Beebe of Creighton, starting seventh year at Creighton-Verdigre; Rev Anna Nelson of Lynch, starting second year; Rev. Lisle Mew maw of Page, starting second year at Page-Inman; Rev. Mar jorie R. Johnson of Spencer, starting sixth year at Spencer Bristow. WSCS Furthers Banquet Plans EWING—Committees were ap pointed and other plans complet ed for the father and son banquet to be held Thursday, June 17, at the Ewing Methodist church the Women’s Society of Christ ian Service m e t Wednesday afternoon, June 2, at the church parlors, Mrs Ralph Eacker is the chairman. Mrs. R. G. Rockey presided at the business session. She also substituted for Mrs. Earl Billings in the presentation of the lesson on “Youth”. , _ . -r-k J_ 1_1 JVIrS. J. JU- ri uucu nav* of the devotional period. Guests were Mrs. May Gam mill, who recently returned from Lander, Wyo., and Mrs. Bertha Jaco of Lincoln. Mrs. Anna Pollock and Mrs. Robert Tams, hostesses, served refreshments. Bouquet of garden flowers made up the centerpiece. Nut cups and napkins in pastel colors completed the theme. Mrs. Johnston WSCS Hostess— AMELIA—Mrs. Ernest John ston entertained the Amelia WSCS at her home May 26. Six teen members and two visitors were present. Mrs. Asa Watson had charge of the worship service on the subject, "The Might of Many. Those who have not turned in their treasure chests may bring them to the June meeting or give them to Elsie Doolittle., treasurer. Marjorie Sammons reported the ice cream social netted the Amelia ball team $56. Bible school started May 31 and continued through the first week of June. Mrs. Lawrence Barnett had charge of the installing services of the new officers. Lunch was served by Mrs Bob Rees and Mrs. Ernest John ston. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Etta Ott. CREIGHTON GRAD PAGE—Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waring and Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Heiss went to Omaha Thurs day where they attended com mencement exercises at Criegh ton university that morning. Maurice Waring graduated from the School of Commerce. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Waring and a brother of Mrs. Heiss.