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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 23, 1954)
Heirlooms Exhibited at Sunset Banquet EWING—The 35th annual sun set banquet was held Thursday evening, September 16, at the parlors of the Ewing Methodist church. This event, sponsored by the Woman’s Society of Christian Service, honors all persons in the community who have reached their 70th birthday anniversary.. T his year the theme was “Among My Souvenirs.” Keepsakes of years gone by were brought from attics, trunks and other places of storage by members when they gathered at 6 o’clock at the church. Among the articles 100-years-old and over were: A box of waxed fruit in good color and form, a lady’s coat and bonnet and other articles from the Van Zandt home. A. A. Aklen brought his fa ther's wedding vest with elab orate hind work. A whetstone, still in use, 125-years-old, was brought in by John Miller; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olson display ed a chest made by his grandfa ther in 1850 and brought to Am erica by his father in 1870. A child's chair now being used by Bonnie Beth Duna way. the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Billings of Ew ing. was displayed. A Bible 95 - years - old was brought in by James Wilson. Mrs. Minnie Primus had the Bible given her 63 years ago when she was confirmed. School books and newspapers in this group also i brought back memories. Other articles of interest were: Old coffee grinder; sausage stutt SURPLUS Glad Bulbs for Sale Get them this fall CHEAP. No Sunday sales. The Lambs Phone 512-W Prompt Shoe REPAIRING ★ Quality Workmanship at Reasonable Prices ★ Henry’s Shoe Shop HENRY ROHRER. Prop. (Next door south of Nu Way Cafe, West O’Neill) er; butter mold and paddle; an iron mush kettle with a wire beater, baby’s iong dresses; a wedding dress, 95-years-old, and many other items. In the picture collection was one wnich was one of the house, 1 CO-years-old in Denmark, in which Albert Larson was bom. Two family albums and some tintypes were fascinating. As guests registered upon their arrival, each was asked to guess the identity of four pictures taken years ago of members who were present. No one guessed correct ly. The following members’ names were revealed: The 3 months-old baby in the long dress was Miss Anna Van Zandt; the 12-year-old boy was James Gunter; the young lady was Mrs. Andrew Olson; the sporty young man with the long beard was Andrew Olson. The following program was presented with Claude Elliott, member of the Methodist Men, as the master of ceremonies: Welcome and “Blessing” by Rev. Lee Brigden; “America” by all; solo, “Among My Souvenirs” by Joellyn Eacker; musical read ing, “How I Learned to Play the Pianny” by Diane Baum; “The Old Church in the Valley” by Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Bomer; reading, “The Inventor’s Wife,” by Mrs. Andrew Olson (this was learned by Mrs. Olson when she was about 11-years-old). Musical selections by Andrew Olson on his autoharp; request numbers by A. A. Alden and E. C. Hoag, assisted by Miss Eacker with Miss Baum at the piano. George Mitchell won the bou quet of flowers presented each year to the eldest present. He was 83 on May 9. Mrs. Melissa Anderson was a close second. She was 83 August 31. Benediction was given by Reverend Bomer. Dinner was served at 6:30 o’ clock. The room and tables were decorated in pastel orchid and white. Bouquets of garden flowers flanked with candles in crystal holders made up the center pieces. Present were: Mrs. Ada Se crist, John C. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Deemer Connor, Mrs. Al phonso Beelaert, Mrs. Hannah Tuttle, Mrs. Minnie Primus, Mrs. Elizabeth Angus, Mrs. Amy Jacobsen, Mr. and Mrs. Will Con ner. E. C. Hoag. Mrs. Mabel Boies, A. A. Alden, Miss Anna M. Van Zandt, Merton H. Diertks. Mrs. Jessie Angues, William Walter, Herman Zeims, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer E. Smith, George G. Lat zel, Albert Larson, Mrs. Dora Rosno, George Micthell, Mrs. Me lissa Anderson. Guests were Claude Elliott, Mrs. Roy Tuttle, Mrs. E. C. Hoag, Diane Baum, Joellyn Eacker, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Bomer, Mrs. Albert Larson, Mrs. George Lat zel, Mrs. Ralph Eacker, Mrs. Har old Harris and daughter, Bertha. Members of the WSCS who assisted with the banquet were: Mrs. Perry Saiser, menu chair man, assisted by Mrs. R. G. Rock ey, Mrs. Anna Pollock, Mrs. Ray Butler, Mrs. Sis Ebbengaard, Mrs. Benjamin Larsen, Mrs. Earl Van Ostrand, Mrs. J. L. Pruden, Mrs. Florence Butler, Mrs. William Spence, table chairman, assisted by Mrs. L. A. Hobbs, Mrs. Earl Billings, Mrs. Waldo Davis, and Mrs. Harold Harris, program, as sitsed by Mrs. Ralph Eacker. T om jack-Cameron Rites August 1 0 CHAMBERS — St. Patrick’s Catholic church of O’Neill was the scene of the wedding of Miss Marcella Tomjack and Donald Cameron Tuesday morning, Aug ust 10, at 9 o’clock. Very Rev. Timothy O’Sullivan, church pastor, officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Lena Tomjack and the late Frank Tomjack of Ewing. The bridegroom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Cameron of Cham bers. Given in marriage by her old est brother, Frank, the bride ap peared in a white balerina iength gown of nylon over satin. Her wedding dress was fashioned with a chantilly lace bodice and bolero jacket with long pointed sleeves and a small peter pan collar. She wore a short veil with a cap of pearls. She carried a white prayer book, a gift from her mother, topped with a pink carnation corsage. Mrs. Ted Tomjack, sister of the bridegroom, was maid-of-honor. She wore a yellow nylon net bal lerina-length gown with a yellow stole and matching hat. She car ried a bouquet of white daisies. The bridegroom’s attendant was Ted Tomjack, brother of the bride. The three men of the wed ding party were attired in blue business suits with white carna tion boutonnieres. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy blue dress with navy ac cessories and a white carnation corsage. His father wore a dark business suit and a white carna tion boutonniere. The bride’s mother was unable to attend due to failing health. Followin'* the wedding cere mony a reception for relatives and friends was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank (“Bud”) Tomjack of Ewing. The table was decorated with the bride’s colors of blue and white and was centered with a three-tier weding cake bhked by Mr. and Mrs. Bill Thomson of Chambers. The couple left for a short wedding trip to the Black Hills. For her going-away ensemble, Mrs. Cameron chose a light rose dress with white accessories. The bride was graduated from Ewing high school and has been employed as a rural school teach er since. The bridegroom also was grad uated from Ewing high school and has since been employed at his father’s farm. The couple is making their home on a farm near Chambers. Brach’s Finest Candies Choc. 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Decker Will Speak STUART—Freeman Decker of Lincoln, state superintendent of public instruction, will make the dedication address for the newly constructed Stuart public school building in conjunction with the annual homecoming festivities to be held here Friday, October 8. The dedication program will begin at 2 p.m. Dr. Merril Stone man of the teachers’ college of the University of Nebraska, and Floyd Parker, building specialist of the state educational depart ment, will also appear on the pro gram. The homecoming parade will be at 4 p.m., followed by the alumni banquet at the city audi torium at 5:30 p.m. A high school football game be tween Atkinson and Stuart will begin at 8 p.m., at the Stuart park and there will be a dance at the auditorium following the game. Mona Mosel New President— EWING—Officers for the Hap py Hollow 4-H club were elected at the meeting held Tuesday evening, September 14, at the De witt Hoke home. Mona Mosel is the new president; Sandra Shra der, vice - president; Lynette Helmricks, secretary; Sharon Schmidt, treasurer; Janell Hoke, news reporter, and Dennis Scheer, sergeant-at-arms. Ribbons won at the local achievement day were presented tc the members by Mrs. Lionel Gunter and Gerald Ruroede, leaders. Janell Hoke led in the pledge of allegiance to the American flag and Mona Mosel in the 4-H pledge. Nineteen members were present. Group singing of 4-H and pop ular songs followed by games provided recreation. The next meeting will be held at the home of Chet Taylor on October 29. The Misses Cheryl and Carol Donlin entertained 25 friends at a birthday anniversary theater party Saturday afternoon, Sep tember 11, honoring their sixth birthday anniversaries. Follow ing the movie the guests were treated to a supper at the home of the twins’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Donlin. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Marcellus and family spent Sunday, Sep tember 12, at the Niobrara state park. Pakistan Missionary Is Asked to Speak EWING—The regular meeting of the Women's Missionary soci ety of the United Presbyterian church met at the home of Mrs. May Shrader on Thursday, Sep tember 16. Thirteen members were present and one guest, Mrs. Willard Napier. Mrs. Wilbur Bennett was in charge of the lesson, “Rural High ways and Byways.” Mrs. Ralph Shrader conducted the prayer cycle and prayers were said for the North American Indians and the mountain people. At the business session, the an nual thank offering service wras discussed. Mrs. Robert MacLach lan of Atkinson, whose daughter is a missionary to Pakistan from the Ewing church, will be asked to be the speaker for the rite. The Junior Missionary society met Sunday, September 19, with Mrs. Richard Napier in charge. Mrs. W. J. Bomer and Mrs. Richard Napier were elected to represent the United Presbyteri an church at the reception for the faculty of the Ewing public school to be held at a future date. "Hie Lord’s prayer was said in unison and the meeting adjourn Other Ewing News The Young Matrons’ Pinochle club met Tuesday evening, Sep tember 14, at the Welke home for the first time since the spring months. Mrs. R. H. Shain and Mrs.. Pat Knapp were hostesses. Prize winners were Mrs. Kermit Jefferies, Mrs. Ralph Munn and Mrs. Elvin Hamilton. Refresh ments were served. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Doty moved on Tuesday, September 14. from the Snider property to the Ruth er residence. Miss Dorothy Kropp of Nor folk is a guest at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kropp, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ruggles entertained Mr. and Mrs. Claude Warner and son, Gary, and Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Beckwith of Emmet at a 6 o’clock dinner on Tuesday, September 14. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Beckwith of Emmet were guests on Mon day evening, September 13, at the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Ruggles. The Beckwiths had re turned from a vacation trip in the I Black Hills. Louis Martin was surprised on ' Wednesday, September 15, after school. On his arrival home, he found several small friends who naa oeen invited by his motner, Mrs. Minnie Martin, to join them in celebrating his ninth birthday anniversary. Games, opening gift packages and lunch were featur ed. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eacker have as their guests her brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. King of Oregon City, Ore. The Kings attended the fair at Albion last Thursday and Friday. Mrs. J. L. Pruden entertained the Woman’s Society of Chris tian Service on Wednesday, Sep tember 15, at her home. Mem bers present made tea towels and other articles for the bazaar which will be held later this fall Prseent were Mrs. R. G. Rockey, Mrs. Will Conner, Mrs. Sis Eb bengaard, Mrs. Willis Rockey, Mrs. Earl Billings, Mrs. Andrew Olson, Mrs. William Spence, Mrs. Benjamoin Larsen and Mrs. Jes sie Angus. « Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Rockey and Mr. and Mrs. Willis Rockey and family, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Buford Carlson and son, Danny, of Orchard, went to Grand Island Sunday where they were guests of R. G. Rockey’s nece, Mrs. Sam Ruderman, and family. They were joined by rel atives from Lincoln belonging to the Rockey family. Mrs. Myrtle Kimes is enjoying a visit from her sisters. Mrs. Lil lie Meyer of Clearwater, Mrs. Lettie Dillehay of Gering and Mrs. Carrie Biernhardt, who re turned from Albion on Saturday. Mrs. Edna Lofquest entertained at a 6 o’clock dinner last Thurs day evening. Guests were her aunts, Mrs. Myrtle Kimes, Mrs. Lillie Meyer of Clearwater and Mrs. Lettie Dillehay of Gering. Mrs. Lettie Dillehay of Gering is a guest at the home of her ne phew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Billings, this week. Mrs. John Wunner spent the weekend at Stanton writh rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. William Spence bad as their guests on Friday Mr. and Mrs. Lemar Gaines of Seat tle, Wash. O'NEILL LOCALS Miss Lucille Neth of Clarks ar rived Monday, September 13, and visited for several days at the R. G. Shelhamer home. Richard Ray McIntosh. 3, en tertained nine little friends at a party honoring his birthday an niversary Friday afternoon, Sep tember 10. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William McIntosh. Mr. ana Mrs. Victor Halva and Mrs. Paul Elam and Patricia Ann of Denver, Colo., were Sunday, September 12, dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cernousek in Page. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Cer nousek and family of Walnut were also present. The Misses Carolyn and Cath ryn Wilson entertained 11 girls at a theater party Sunday, Sep tember 12, honoring their 17th birthday anniversaries. Grand Lodge Officers Are Entertained— Symphony chapter 316 of O’ Neill was cohostess with the At kinson and Stuart chapters in en tertaining the grand officers of the Order of the Eastern Star at Atkinson on Thursday, Septem ber 16. Ten grand officers were pres ent. Dinner was served at 6:30 o’ clock at the American Legion hail by the ladies’ auxiliary. A program followed at the Meth odist church. Those attending from O’Neill were: Mrs. Alice Bridges, Mrs. J. D. Osenbaugh, Mrs. Elgin Ray, Mrs. Ramon Bright, Mrs. Harold Lirudberg, Mrs. George Robert son, Mrs. C. E. Jones, Mrs. D. E. Nelson, Mrs. William McIntosh, Mrs. D. C. Schaffer and Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Clauson. Mrs. Clarence Hansen, Mrs. fc— ■ .. ~.~ James McMahan and Mrs. F. E. Keyes were present from Inman. Gallaghers Return from Chicago— Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Gal lagher, their grandson, Eddie Larson, and daughter. Miss Betty, arrived in O'Neill Saturday, Sep tember 11, from Chicago, 111., and Northbrook, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Gallagher had been visiting their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Larsqp. Eddie will visit at the home of his grand parents for several weeks. JOHN R. GALLAGHER Attorney-at-Law First Nat’l Bank Bldg. 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