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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 19, 1954)
Sunset Banquet Date Is Announced E"% iNG—T h e sunset banquet, an annual event honoring all in the community who have reach e d their T 01 h birthday anniver sary , will be held Thursday, Sep tember 16, it was announced at a recent meeting of the Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service. The following chairman were appointed: Mrs. J. L. Pruden, in vitations; Mrs. Harold Harris, programs; Mrs. R. V. Saiser, menu; and Mrs. William Spence, tables. Mrs. R. G. Rockey presided at the session when names were drawn for the refreshment com mittees for the coming year.! Cleaning and redecorating the church kitchen were discussed, and it was planned to use this as a project for a iater date. Articles for the silent auction were donated by Mrs. Frank Schmidt and Mrs. Sis Ebben gaard. An officers meeting was held on 2 pm., Wednesday, August 18, at the church parlors. Quarterly reports were made. Mrs. William Spence had charge o f the devotional period. [ Miss Anna Van Zandt gave a reading and Mrs Sis Ebengaard presented the lesson for the afternoon Guests were Mrs. De witt Gunther. Mrs. Peter Roudy bush. Florence and Iris Van Ostrand and Mrs. Laura Adrian of Wichita, Kans., a fomer mem ber of the society. Luncheon was served b y Mrs. Andrew Olson and M r s. L. A. Hobbs. -«■* County Fair Main Discussion— PAGE — Taking part in the county fair by exhibiting, dem onstrating and entering the style show was the main discussion when the Nifty Needlers 4-H club met at Artha McClure’s ! home Wednesday, August 11. The leaders planned to take the ex hibit to Chambers Tuesday. Aug ; ust i7. I The members also plan to enter | a float in the community day ! parade at Page. _! Fruit waldorf, an attractive i fruit salad, and cheese circle, an 1 ether colorful salad, were made I by Faye Irene Ballantyne. Char- ; lene Fussleman made an appe ! tizing vegetable plate. The 1954 4-H pins were given to each girl and leader Artha i McClure and Linda Smith, with the help of their mothers, served a lunch. 1 Twenty-six blues. 28 reds and 24 whites were received by club members at the achievement day program in O’Neill.—By Connie Riege, news reporter. j DR. H. L. BENNETT VETERINARIAN Phones 316 and 304 A_a-:... x_x i i 1954 TERRITORIAL CENTENNIAL Excitement' Surfaced Parking Lots Picnic and Camp Grounds Nebraska s Biggest Event1 SEPT. 5 ^ 10 NYLON SLIPOVER Glitter T rim! 2.98 The sparkle of jewels adds a bright touch to the cozy ! warmth of these all nylon sweaters . . . sizes 7-14. On the practical side, these wash in a wink, need no blocking! Manv colors. Choose from a myriad of glowing colors. Boys* Thickest CORDUROY DUNGAREES 2.98 Sixes 4-16 Wonderful low price at Pen ney's! They're tough, they’re i durable . . . and they’re ma \ chine washable' Double nee dle orange stitching, bartacks or rivets at points of strain. Heavy duty zipper. ■ Plaids! 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The citation reads: "For exemplary conduct in ground combat against the armed enemy while assigned as private. 263d in fantry regiment, on or about 4 Feb ruary 1945, in the European theater of operations.” The presentation was made last month at Schweinfurt. Germany. News of the award reached the par ents here last week in a letter from their son dated July 29 Sergeant Boyle enlisted in the army in 1943 and saw rugged duty m France and Germany during World War II. Prior to that time, however, he was in Alaska He was in Germany when the war ended. In May of this year he reenlisted for another three years and has now decided to make the army a career. • Hendricks Family in Sunday Reunion CELIA — The children of the late Edna Hendricks met at the old family home, now the home of Mark Hendncks and family, on Sunday, August 15, for a re union which may be the last complete family reunion m years as Dr. and Mrs. John Sutherland of St. Louis. Mo., plan to leave in January for India, where they will serve as medical mission aries. Mrs. Sutherland is the for mer Lucille Hendncks. The Sutherlands arrived in O’Neill Saturday night and are visiting her sister, Mrs. Paul Nelson, and family and plan to visit other brothers and sisters before leav ing for Nampa. Ida. Here also for the reunion was Harold Hendncks of McAllen, Tex., who flew to Omaha and then came by bus to O’Neill where he was met Saturday night by his brother. Mark. Har old left Monday for his home in exas. Others present were Mr. and Sirs. Joe Hendncks and family. Mr. and Mrs. Connie Frickel and family. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nel son and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendricks and family and Mr. and Mrs. Omer Poynts. Other Celia News Sunday guests at the Stanley Johnson nome were Mr. and Mrs. Harold Conley and son. Don, and ■ennv Anderson of Aurelia. Ia., and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pen mneton of Linn Grove, Ia. Mr. and Mrs. Merle Johnson and Ernie Monea of Hastings came Saturday to visit his sisters. Mrs. Hans Lauridsen and Mrs Louie Lauridsen. They spent Sunday at the Hans Lauridsen home. Other dinner guests were Jim Lauridsen and Ira Lange. Mr and Mrs. Emil Colfack and family were Sunday afternoon and supper guests at the Harry Mitchell home. Mr. and Mrs. John Sehwindt and daughter were Sunday; guests at the Hans Lauridsen home. Mr and Mrs. Ed Brondyke of Albany. 111., and Miss Johanna j O’Ostenryk of Rockford, ILL. were Monday night, August 9, visitors at the Joe Hendricks home and spent Tuesday, August 10, with the Mark Hendricks ! family. O. A. Hammer berg was a Mondav morning, August 9, vis itor at the Lawrence Smith home. Mr. and Mrs. Charley Mlinar and son. Dale, were Wednesday, August 11. visitors at the O. A. Hammerberg home. Connie Frickel and son. Don nie, were Wednesday evening, August 11, visitors at the Ray Pease home. Mr and Mrs. Ed Kiimurry and daughter of Racine, Wise., and his mother, Mrs. Ed Kilmur rv of Atkinson, were Friday af ternoon visitors at the Frank Kilmurr- home. Harry Ressel, Homer Ernst and William Mattem, all of O'Neill, visited Delbert Scott Monday af ternoon. August 9. Mrs. Gene Livingston attended a shower for Leona Feme Beck with Sunday evening at the home of Helen Martens. Wednesday morning. Augusl 11. visitors at the Clarence Fock er home were Mrs. Victor Frick el, Vickie. Glen and Bonnie, also Mr. and Mrs. George Hitchcock. Mr and Mrs. Earl Schlotfeld and family were Sunday eve ning, August 8, visitors at the Hans Lauridsen home. Charles Johnson of Sutton has been visiting with his daugh ters, Mrs. Louie Lauridsen and Mrs. Hans Lauridsen, and their families. He came Monday, Aug ust 9. and on Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Hans Lauridsen and sons took him to Grand Island enroute home. Bobby Knutson accompanied Gerhart Tv rank and son. Ray mond, of Butte to Burweli Fn ,;av to attend the rodeo. Mr and Mrs. Nels Colfack were Tuesday afternoon, August 10. visitors at the Emil Colfack home. Mr. and Mrs. Van Humphrey and Alex Forsythe were Satur day evening visitors at the O. A. Hammerberg home. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Scott were Friday visitors at the P. W. Kil n.urry home. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Bock man of Curtis were Saturday evening. August 7, visitors at the Clarence Focken home. Mr. Bockerman and Mrs. Focken were former schoolmates. Rev. and Mrs. Frank Payas and son, Bradley were Friday afternoon visitors at the Clarence Focken home. Monday morning. August 9, Clarence Focken helped Alex Forsythe with his work. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Kiimurry accompanied O. A. Hammerberg to O'Neill Friday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Connie Frickel and family were Friday evening visitors at the Ray Pease home. Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Kiimurry were Sunday dinner guests at the Frank Kiimurry home. Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Hughes, Allan and Judy were Friday eve ning supper guests at the O. A. Hammerber- home. Mrs. D. F. Scott and Mrs. O. A. Hammerberg attended the Atkin son Country Woman's club at the home of Mrs. Fred Dunn last Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ray Elder and Mrs. Louis Siebert were assisting hostesses. Four teen members were present. Ru by Meyer, Mrs. Mitchell and sev eral children were guests. Next meeting will be with Mrs. O. A. Hammer berg. Harvey Groff was a Tuesday morning. August 10, visitor at the O. A. Hammerberg home. Mr and Mrs. Mark Hendricks and Arlin and Mr. and Mrs. Omer Pcvnts were Sunday. August 8, dinner guests at the Leonard Chaffin home. Markita Hendricks and Frances Chaffin spent the day with Vivian Thurlow. Mr and Mrs. Stanley Johnson took their niece, Miss Ellen Mc Kathnie, who has been staying with them, to her home in Bel ! grade Saturday. Her mother, Mrs. ana McKathnie, will teach in the Belgrade grade school this POLITICAl AJVSHTISEMEMT coming school year. The John sons also visited Mrs. Johnson's uncle. Ed Bausch, at Lee enroute home. Amelia News Mr and Mrs. Ralph Lewis of Scotlsbluff visited over Thurs day night with their daughter-m iaw, Mrs. Don Lewis, at the Wil liam Fryrear home. Mrs. Don Lewis expects her husband home I from the armed services in Ger many in about 20 days. Mr and Mrs. Gordon Mason and. Carroll, of Des Moines. Ia.; j George Koder, Mrs. Lena Rees, | Mrs. Bill Jones of Monroe, la., and ! Mrs Eva Vass of Newton, la., vlisted on Friday wth their aunt and cousin, Mrs. Emma Lindsey, and Florence. Mrs. Alva Marcelhis of O’Neill and her daughter, Mrs. Ted Kee ney and sons, Teddy and Gary, of Bellaire, Tex., were calling on friends in Amelia Saturday. They had also attended the wedding of Miss Colleen Kennedy and Arlen Miles at the Catholic church that morning. Mr- and Mrs. Lew Backaus and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Backaus were visitors at the Roy Backaus home Sunday near Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fort and son, Tommie, of Dewitt, Mrs. Ethel Anderson and Janet of York were overnight guests Wed nesday, August 11, at the Will Fryrear place. Mr. and Mrs Weaver Brother ton and son, Tommie. Mr. and Mrs. Don Brotherton of Greeley, ' Colo., Mrs. Majorie Sammons, Mr. and_Mrs- Andy Robak and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Cleo Alder son and boys of Chambers were guests at the Lawrence Barnett home Saturday. Mrs. Carl Smith has been help ing cook for hay men at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Al vin Forbes, during the past week Mr. and Mrs. Bim Molley and son of Omaha visited over the weekend at the B. W. Waldo home They all attended the rodeo ai Bur well Saturday. On Sunday the Mollevs were dinner guest: of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce the yretumed to Omaha Sunda3 accompanied by Mrs. Pierce, whc will visit her daughter, Mrs Charie Bligh. POLITICAL ADVSHTISEMEHT Royal Theater — O'NEILL. NEBR. — Tburs. Aug. 1! ALL THE BROTHERS WERE VALIANT Technicolor. Glamour star Robert Taylor. Ann Blytk anc Stewart Granger m a sag; of New England's brave ol( r.-haling days. Family admitted for 2 adult tick ets—ore parent and children 50c Regular a dm. Adults 50c; children 12 c. Fri.-Sal. Aug. 20-2 DRUMS ACROSS THE_ RIVEI Color by technicolor. Facing ; it ikiemess of danger! Starrim . Audie Murphy. Lise Gaye, Lyl I Dettger. Walter Brennan. Adults 50c; children 12c. Mali nee Sal. 2:30. All children unde: 12 free when accompanied by parent S un. - Mon. - T ues. Aug. 22-23-2 JOHNNY DARK Color by technicolor. Ton; Curtis. Piper Laurie. Don Tay lor with Paul Kelly. Ilka Chast Sidney Biackmer. Ruth Hamp t» n. Two men . . . and the gii they both loved - . . challengm j the' future with their reckles vision . . . matching raw courag against the thousand tire | screaming miles of thrilling dar ger that led to victory! Adults 50c; children 12c. Mat rts Sun. 2:30. All children unles in arms must have tickets Friends THANK-YOU very much for your support in the primary election held last week, and I am looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible between now and the general election in November. AL SIPES Republican Candidate for Holt County Sheriff ELKHORN FLOWER SHOP New Location: 413 East Douglas Street (Four doors east of former location) • O’NEILL, NEBR. ! Night Phone 530W Day Phone 579 We Telegraph Flowers } Flowers For All Occasions « Mother...chances are you wore Buster Browns when you were a child FAMOUS FOR PERFECT FIT FOR OVER 50 YEARS Three generations have grown up in famous Buster Brown shoes. Their reputation for quality footwear and ^ skilled workmanship has grown through the years. Today Buster Browns are America’s best known children’s shoes. They fit.. . really fit ... if they’re Buster Browns. ; Sizes 8V2 to 12 __ Sizes 12Vz to 3_ , Widths A. B, C. D Bring the Kids in NOW for Their School Fitting f r ! _|sborne’S S The Family Shoe Store — O’Neill Finest Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Burton and daughters, Beverly and Aud rey of Alliance visited a short time Saturday evening with Mrs. Lindsey and Florence Mrs Etta Ott entertained at a birthday dinner Sunday for her daughter. Mrs. Floyd Adans. Those present besides the honor ed guests were Flovd and Donnie Adams. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Ott Mrs. Gloria Landrum and Sally. Rev. Albert Luginsland has been appointed to serve the Bet- ; hanv Free Methodist church for another year. Mrs. Clyde Widman and Mar cia returned home Sunday from Ainsworth where they had been viistng Mrs. Widman’s parents, Mr and Mrs. D. L. Fancher. O'NEILL LOCALS Mrs. C. E. A. Johnson and aaugnter, Miss Marilyn, will re turn Saturday from Des Moines, ia.. after spending a week there. a rule in Iowa tney were to visit Airs. Jonnsons son, Elmer C., who has a staff position at Simp son college, a Methodist school at Indianola. 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