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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 21, 1954)
State Capitol News . . State Cage Tourney Gets Hashing LINCOLN—Thoughtful discussion continued to flow this week follow ing a conference on extra-cur r i c u 1 a r activities in Nebraska’s schools. Called by State Supt. F. B. Deck er, the conference was attended by more than 150 educators and citizens interested in school prob lems. Decker said this didn’t mean that things were wrong in this state but that a discussion might be helpful to see that school activ ities were kept in bounds. The state basketball tournament came in for considerable hashing over. Those critizing it said they were less worried about the idea of a post-season tournament than about some of the things that go along with it. They were listed as unchap eroned students coming to Lincoln during tournament week, wholesale dismissal of students in many school systems, and the general “air of hysteria” accompanying the yearly event. W111 i a m Bogar, principal of Lincoln high school, remarked, “Although definitely a part of the American way of life, post season state contests of any kind do not actually serve a useful educational purpose.” The values gained in these meets are not as great as the disruption caused by the regular academic schedule of the school. He added that he didn’t neces sarily think that elimination of the state tournament would solve all the problems, however. But G. W. Meyer of the Fremont school said he is against cutting out the state basketball tournament. He contended that “tournament hysteria is caused by students from schools whose teams are not participating.” The conference touched on some other subjects, too..It recommended that in the fine arts field clinics and festivals are better than con tests. Public performances by fine arts groups— such as bands and glee clubs— are fine but school authorities should be careful that they don’t cut into academic time too much. Unanimously opposed was any kind of activity, such as a dance, that develops into an all-night af fair. Other conclusions reached were that athletic contests shouldn’t be held in midweek and that competitive, inter-school ath letics should be eliminated for everyone in the first eight grades. * * * Higher Requests— With 33 out of 41 state agencies having filed their budget requests for the next biennium? it looked as though budget-cutters have a lot of headaches in store. The average for the 33 agencies was a 16 percent increase asked for the coming biennium, which runs from July 1, 1955 to June 30, 1957. Still to come are requests from the University of Nebraska and the state normal board, both big spenders. Both candidates for governor have campaigned on a promise to cut state expenditures. Whichever is elected—whether Republican Victor Anderson of Lincoln or William Ritchie of Omaha—will get his chance at the budget after pre sent Gov. Robert Crosby has work ed it over. But the 1955 legislature will have the final work for it is the governmental body that actual ly appropriates the money. * * * Political Disagreements— Not only do Nebraska republi cans and democrats disagree on political philosophy but they can’t agree on what is the best way to sell their wares to the voters. The republicans insist that the way to do it is to caravan across the state, taking their candidates to more than 100 towns. But the democrats want public debates on the issues. They con tend this would be the best way for the voters to compare the can didates and weigh the issues. All of the top democratic candidates have challenged their respective opponents to such a debate, but without success. Republican Chairman William Spear of Fremont said that there was no use in sharing part of the spotlight the republicans have in this state with the democratic candidates at republican ex pense. Lancaster County Democrat Chairman Joe Ginsburg fired back that this was part of a concerted plan on the part of the republicans “to shield republican candidates from inquiring, weighing, and analyzing of their position and statements.” He said the voters should resent this attitude. This brought a rejoinder from Spear that since the democrats were so willing to give advice he had a piece for them. He suggested they take their candidates out on caravan to see the voters also. That apparently left the argument about where it started: which is better for the voters, the caravan or pub lic debate? * * * Added for Safety— The state highway department has added a couple of innovations in highway construction for the purpose of safety. One is more extensive use of “traffic islands” at the intersec tions where there is heavy traffic. At least 10 have been built or are under construction at major inter sections throughout the state. These channelize traffic and cut down rear end collisions where someone runs into the fellow ahead of him, waiting to turn left across traffic. The other innovation, according to State Engineer L. N. Ress, is to build wider shoulders on blacktop roads. Although they were sup posed to be four feet in the past, often the grade dropped off sharp ly right at the edge of the pave ment. The new plan is to have six-foot shoulders. This will increase costs j of construction but should help safety, Ress said. * * * Watershed Action— The new 11-man interim water shed advisory committee ap pointed by Governor Crosby held its first meeting and recommended approval of a watershed survey application by the City of Platts mouth. It involves 3,000acres about half of which is with in the city limits. Lying in a natural slough, Plattsmouth has been flooded time and again. Crosby is to forward the approval to the U. S. secretary of agricul ture who may then order a survey of the area. When this is done and if the project is approved by various federal agencies and con gress, federal money will be avail able for certain of the costs of con struction of dams and other flood control structures. The committee had four other applications but no one had had a chance to visit them. This will be done by State Conservationist Gary Bobst and State Irrigation Chief Dan Jones in time for a November 8 meeting of the committee. Governor Crosby appointed State Sen. Otto Liebers of Lincoln as chairman Page News Mr. and Mrs. E. E. West of Or chard visited Sunday afternoon and were lunch guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Copes. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hibbs of O’Neill and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sterner were dinner and lunch guests of Mrs. Anna Thompson on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snyder of Inman and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder of Page drove to Ains worth Saturday and visited until Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Snyder. The three men are brothers. Mrs. John Lamason, who had been an invited guest at several meetings of the Bid or Bye bridge club, entertained the members at her home last Thursday evening. Mrs. Jerome Allen won the high score prize and James Finley the all-cut prize. The hostess -served 1 efreshments. The Royal Neighbor Kensington met with Mrs. Robert Gray Wed nesday afternoon, October 13. Mrs. A. Stewart and Mrs. Orville Kemper were visitors. The after noon was spent visiting. A no host lunch was served. Mrs. Theodora Neusch of Los Angeles, Calif., came Saturday to spent two weeks visiting her sis ter, Mrs. A. O. Weber, and other relatives here. Mrs. Emil Strom of Marshall town, la., came to Page Wednes day, October 13. She had accom panied her brother-in-law, Fred Graham of Randolph, here. She has visited her brother, Soren Sorensen, sr., and Mrs. Sorensen and other relatives here and with Mrs. Martha Hill and another relative at Ewing. She visited here until Monday before leaving for her home. The GGG&G club met at the home of Mrs. Ethel Park Friday afternoon. t Score winners were Mrs. Anton Nissen, high; Mrs. Hester Edmisten, low, and Mrs. Otto Matschullat, traveling. Mrs. Park served lunch. Decorations were in keeping with Hallowe’en. Mr. and Mrs. Jese Kelly and Ruth, Mr. and Mrs. Gus Robinson and Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Thomp son and family were Ft. Randall dam visitors Sunday. They took a picnic dinner and ate at the park at Lake Andes, S.D. Mrs. Celia Lambert of Plain view- came Saturday to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen, sr. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Sorensen and Mrs. Lambert visited at the Nels Linquist and Fred Timmerman homes north of Page. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Sor ensen and Mrs. Lambert were din ner guests of Mrs. Martha Hill at Ewing. Mrs. Lambert returned to her home Sunday evening. The WCTU met Friday after noon with Mrs. Dora Tow-nsend with 10 members present. Visitors were Mrs. Carrie Hunter of Red bird and Mrs. J. R. Russell. Mrs. Leonard Heiss led the devotions. Brownies Make Own Galley Proofs Members of Brownie Troop III recently vis ited The Frontier’s newspaper and commercial printing plant and are shown (above) “pulling a proof” (in printing vernacular) on a small press used for that purpose. Left-to-right: Sue Ann Gonderinger, Marlene Alton, Virginia Law rence and Joan Rif fey; in background (face par tially shaded) is Joanne Burda. The Brownies were accompanied by Mrs. Don Douglass, who is assistant leader. A tape-recorded interview will be broadcast on the Saturday, October 23, “Voice of The Frontier” program (WJAG, 780 kc, 9:45 a.m.)—The Frontier Photo. Mrs. Edgar Stauffer, president, conducted the business meeting and gave a report of the state convention she had attended. A luncheon was served by the host ess. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Nelson and Janet of Lincoln were overnight guests Saturday and visited Sun day with Mrs. Nelson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Russell. Other dinner and supper guests Sunday were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Spann of Atkinson, Willis Russell and Dave Faulk. - Twelve members of the Help U club enjoyed a dinner in O’Neill Tuesday evening, October 12. Fol lowing the dinner they had a the ater party at the Royal theater. Those attending were Mesdames Alta Finch, Clarence Finch, Ken neth Waring, Bryan Finch, LeRoy Cunningham, Francis Boelter, William Buxton, Ralph Brook houser, Ethel Waring, Gerald W aring, Vince Jackson and Sidney Faulhaber. Two members were unable to attend. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Heiss drove to Columbus Sunday where Mrs. Heiss left by train for Moun tain Home, Ida., where she will spend several days at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Johnston and family. Cpl. Wilson Lamason, who is stationed at Ft. Riley, Kans., spent Saturday night and Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lamason. Mrs. Della Stauffer of Norfolk was a guest Sunday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Stauffer. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brostrom and son, Brady, spent the week end at Grand Island with Mrs. Brostrom’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Cronk and Mrs. Melvin Smith and Linda were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs. Anna Smith at Inman. Mrs. Smith accompanied them to Page for a few days’ visit. Mrs. Jennie French is staying with her daughters, Mrs. Alton Bradock at Page and Miss Alice French at O’Neill, while her house is being moved from Page to O’Neill and it is being located there. Legal Notices (First pub. Oct. 13, 1954) SHERIFFS SALE Notice is hereby given that by virtue of an Order of Sale issued 1 to me by the Clerk of the District | Court of Holt County, Nebraska, 15th Judicial District, this being Case No. 14894, in an action pend ing wherein ETTA E. SHRINER and ETTA E. SHRINER, Execu trix of the Estate of R. H. SHRINER, Deceased, are plain tiffs and Lloyd Collins and others are defendants, I will on the 15th day of November, 1954, at 10 o’ clock A.M., at the front door of the court house in the City of O’ Neill, Nebraska, offer for sale at public auction and sell to the' highest bidder for cash the fol lowing described Real Estate: South 140 feet of Lots 12 and 13 in Block 28, Original Town of O’Neill; South 40 feet of Lots 14, 15, and 16, Block 28, Original Town of O’Neill; Lots 6, 7, and 8, Block 34, Or iginal Town of O’Neill; All in Holt County, Nebraska; to satisfy the sum of $15,028.11 together with interest at the rate of 6% per annum from Dec. 21st,' 1953, and costs in the sum of $74.29. LEO TOM JACK, Sheriff of Holt County, Nebraska. 24-28c Frontier for printing! . . .prompt deliveries. O’NEILL LOCALS Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wetzler were Mr. and Mrs. Roy Worth and fami ly, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Page and daughter of Page, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Worth and T/Sgt. Charles Worth. Mrs. Alta Meyers of Ewing vis ited Friday at the home of her scn-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hopkins. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Norman of Ord were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Harding. Miss Myrtle Pickering of Dor sey visited her aunt, Mrs. H. W. Tomlinson, Saturday afternoon. Mrs. John Zahradnicek ar.d Mrs. Leon Kaiser were Monday afternoon guests of Mrs. Herbeit H. Kaiser. —... ..—— EDW. M. GLEESON i DENTIST | 2d Floor Gilligan Rexail Bldg. Ph. 240 - Box 149 - Hrs. 8:30-5 j POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Rural & City PHILLIPS “66” PRODUCTS New & Used Tires Greasing & Washing BORG &~WORTH Prompt Tankwagon SERVICE Phillips "66“ Station Phone 362 POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT Candidate by Petition for Office of CLERK OF DISTRICT COURT HOLT COUNTY Your Vote Will Be Appreciated ■ ngj POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT POLITICAL ADVERTISEMENT ! Clarence Ernst ! < > I Republican Candidate for ) | HOLT COUNTY SUPERVISOR > ^ Third District | * O’Neill Second Ward — Grattan, Pleasant View, Rock Falls, fc 1 Coleman, Belle and Saratoga Precincts I GENERAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 2nd 5 A | Your Vote Will Be Appreciated ® ..DANCE.. AT O’NEILL American Legion Auditorium & BALLROOM NOSMO KING ORCHESTRA Saturday, October 23rd Adm.: Adults $1; Students 50c Nebraska Aberdeen-Angus Breeders Association Select Bull Sale Mon., Oct. 25 Valentine, Nebr. (Fairgrounds) SELLING 35 BULLS These bulls represent the top individuals from Nebraska’s leading Angus herds. All are coming two-year-olds. For information contact PERCY UPTON, Sale Mgr., MADISON. NEBR. Ralph Ruhr, Auctioneer ■ o o RE ■ELECT LeoTomjack Sheriff of Holt County Your Support Much Appreciated General Election — November 2, 1954 Complete Hereford Dispersion Registered and Purebred Herds AS WE HAVE sold our place, we will offer all our personal property at public auction, on the premises, located 12 miles north of O’Neill, Nebr., on U.S. Highway 281, 1 mile east (to schoolhouse), one-half mile north; OR 5 miles south of Midway store on U.S. Highway 281, 1 mile east, one-half mile north, on — FRIDAY, OCT. 29th Sale to Start at 1 O Clock Lunch Will Be Served on the Grounds 110 - Head of CATTLE - 110 40—COWS, carrying Domino and the foundation stock for this herd 7 i. was purchased from the Oeorge MOrt StSIlWay breeding imer herd of Madison, Neb., in 1 936. The ' p a | irpn cows to be offered in this sale are register Jj™vALViIO ed or purebred. Veterinary Bangs vac q J II •£ cinated and pasture bred to WHR Larry JO—Meer and 001161* Domino 1 st, of the Wentworth herd. Each SHORT YEARLINGS iTiycwd a good producerand abso' 1—Registered Herd BULL, 2-yrs.-old, bulls that have been used are Pai WHR Larry Domino 1st, out of F adin Domino Jr Bnght Beauty (a Wentworth herd. Sired by BB Larry Forney-bred Dorn,no) and S.lky Astor Domino 6th. --- 1-MILK COW, fresh by sale day Grazing Privilege I _ About 1,200 round bales on 200 acres of BLACK SADDLE HORSE, Smooth Mouth well fenced. | Machinery & Equipment Allis-Chalmers Roto Single-Row Cultivator DeLaval Cream Separator Baler, used 2 seasons Combination Branding with elec, motor Allis-Chalmers Side and Loading Chute 100-Ft. Elec. Extension Delivery Rake, used 3 Hay Rack and Wagon Cord seasons Power Lawn Mower Force Pump, with almost Slide Stacker, new cable 5-Hp. Electric Motor with complete accessories for and pulleys 10-in. Grinder Mounted water pressure system McC. Oil Bath Mower, on Skids, good outfit Lard Press, Feed Bunks, 6-ft. 60 Rods Good Woven Hog Troughs, Forks, 4—Electric Pig Brooders Wire, 26-in. Scoops, Shovels 30-Bu. Self Feeder Great Western Manure Articles too numerous to Push Sweep Spreader mention DIMENSION & SHEETING LUMBER: From house 18 x 24 Including Clough Warren Piano TERMS: Cash. No property to be removed until settled for. Fay A. & Nellie Puckett OWNERS COL WALLACE O’CONNELL, FIRST NATIONAL BANK, COL. ED EVANS, Auctioneer* O’Neill, Clerk