Future Subscribers REZAC—Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rezac of Atkinson, a daughter, weighing 6 pounds 14 ounces, bom Sunday, December 12, in the Atkinson Memorial hospital. WICKERSHAM—Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wickersham of Lynch, a son, Jack Allen, weighing 9 pounds, born Friday, December 10 at Sacred Heart hospital Lynch. KURPGEWEIT—Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Kurpgeweit of Ewing, a daughter, Catherine Elizabeth, weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces, bora Friday, December 10, at St. An thony’s hospital, O’Neill. Mrs. Kurpgeweit is the former Cath erine Helmricks. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Martin Helmricks of Ewing. KROTTER—Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Krotter of O’Neill, a son, Wil liam John, weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces, born Thursday, December - 9, in Bryan Memorial hospital, Lin coln. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. John R. Krotter of Spencer; maternal grandparets are Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Soukup, also of Spencer. SWOPE—Mr. and Mrs. William Swope of Lynch, a daughter, Te resa Marie, weighing 8 pounds 13/4 ounces, born Wednesday, December 8, at St. Anthony’s hospital, O’Neill. JOHNSON—Mr. and Mrs. Hi ram Johnson of O’Neill, a son, Marvin Andrew, weighing 6 pounds 14 1/4 ounces, born Fri day, December 10, at St. An thony’s hospital, O’Neill. FARRIER—Mr. and Mrs. Dean Farrier of O’Neill, a daughter, Jacqueline Lee, weighing 7 pounds 9*6 ounces, born Monday, December 12, at St. Anthony’s hospital, O’Neill. HEROLD — Mr. and Mrs. George Herold of Inman, a son, weighing 6 pounds 14*6 ounces, born Tuesday, December 14, at St. Anthony’s hospital. Christmas program and box social, at Sand Creek school dis trict 232, Stuart, Wednesday, De cember 22, 8:30 p.m. Everyone invited.—Gene Closson and pu pils. 33c Why not The Frontier for Christmas? NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the sharehold ers of the O’Neill National Bank, O’Neill, Nebraska, will be held in the banking rooms of said Eank between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4 p.m., on Tuesday, January 11, 1955. The purpose of this meeting is for the election of a board of di rectors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. —F. N. CRONIN, 33C President Page News Mr. and Mrs. James Finley and Sheila and Mrs. Jerome Allen and Rick were dinner guests on Wednesday evening, December 8, of Mr. and Mrs. Don Nissen. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith of Rainier, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Smith of Walton and Mrs. Mable Park er of Eugene, all of Oregon; Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pelletier and family of Neligh; Elmer Smith of Ewing and Mrs. Anna Thomp son of Page were supper guests Wednesday evening, December 8, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wil bur Smith. It was a family gath ering before Mr. and Mrs. Leo Smith returned to their home in Oregon. They had been called here by the illness of Mr. Smith’s mother, Mrs. Elmer Smith of Ewing, who is still a patient in St. Anthony’s hospital at O’ Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Kelly took Mr. and Mrs. Smith to Grand Island late that evening and they left from there early last Thursday morning for their home. Million Dollar Error at Garrison The Missouri river division of the corps of engineers at Omaha said that an error of approxi mately one million dollars by the apparent low bidder has forced rejection of all bids on a Gar rison, N.D., dam project. The bid opening for work on the stage two spillway at the dam by the engineers’ Garrison dis trict office in Riverdale, N.D., showed the combine of Peter Kiewit Sons Construction Co. of Omaha and Morrison-Knudsen Co. of Boise, Ida., to be the ap parent low bidder. However, the combine said that an error had been made in its original estimate of $6,159,006. The problem was referred to the division office at Omaha. Another bid opening will be held by the Garrison district of fice on February 1. Venetian blinds, prompt deliv ery, made to measure, metal ox wood, all colors.—J. M. McDon alds. ti Sick & Injured (Other Notes on page 14) EMMET — Robert Cole and sons, Chip, Jackie and Pat, have been having mumps. . . Janet Newton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Newton, had mumps last week. Judy has mumps this week. . . Mrs. G. D. Janzing went to Omaha to spend the weekend visiting her husband, who is a patient at St. Joseph’s hospital. His condition is about the same. . . Geary Enbody was taken by ambulance to Grand Is land on Sunday afternoon where he was to enter the Veterans hos pital for a major operation. . . Billie Jean Perry was on the sick list over the weekend with stom ach influenza. AMELIA— Mrs. Bertha Sam mons has been on the sick list. . . Duane Sammons was sick last week and missed school. . . Mrs. Frank Pierce consulted a doctor in Atkinson Saturday. She is “improved.” O’NEILL—Vince Suchy enter ed St. Vincent’s hospital in Sioux City on Wednesday, December 8. . . . William Grothe, sr., fell last weekend at his home and injured his hand. Basketball Scores Tilden 61; Ewing 45 EWING—The Tilden high basket ball team scored a 61-45 victory over the Ewing Tigers Tuesday evening, December 7, at Ewing. Jack Vershurer accounted for 23 points for the victors while Paul McKeever dropped in 19. Deb Carl hit 14 for Ewing and Walter Hand produced 10. Tilden enjoyed a com fortable 37-16 halftime lead. The Ewing reserves won, 45-33. * * * Stuart 78; Naper 13 STUART—The Stuart Broncos staged a display of scoring prow ess Friday night by defeating Naper, 78-13. L. Seger dumped in 27 points for the winners; A. Brewster and J. Hytrek, 18 each. Guest Here— Mrs. Gladys Oxford of Cham bers is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. 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Mr. and Mrs. Tom Dooolittle, Mrs. Delia Ernst, Mrs. Stella Sparks and Lonnie were guests at Gertie Adairs Sunday at a duck dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Peterson drove to Lexington Sunday to visit their daughter, Donna Rae, who teaches there. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Winings and Jerrel, Mrs. Frank Backaus and Caroline visited at the Lee Terwil liger home north of Atkinson Sun day. The Amelia Methodist basketball team was defeated by the Lutheran team of Chambers in Thursday’s game. The Amelia Catholics were defeated by the Chambers Meth odists. Mr. and Mrs. George Fullerton and family were Sunday dinner guests at Bud Spath’s. Pvt. Calvin Coolidge returned to Ft. Leonard wood, Mo., Tuesday after a 10-day visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coolidge. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ragland and family of Page; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coolidge and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Coolidge, Mr. and Mrs. Ed White were guests Sunday at the Elmer Coolidge home at a family dinner. A r d a t h and Connie Barnett spent the weekend in Chambers with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ned Alder sen. Keith Greenstreet of Lincoln spent Thursday night with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Watson. The Helping Hand club met Thursday at the home of Mrs. Blanche Sageser. There were 17 members present. Mrs. Della Pe terson and Mrs. Perl White had charge of the program. Pictures were shown concerning the origin of Christmas illustrations. There was an exchange of gifts, and new names were drawn. The next meet ing will be with Julia Blackmore on January 13. Pleasant Brook Club in Session— The Pleasant Brook 4-H club held its Tuesday, December 7, meeting at the district 46 school. We had a short business session and a demonstration was given by Madene Stearns. Lunch was served by Mrs. Funk and Mrs. Elliott. Next meeting will be at the district 131 school.— By news reporter. Notes Anniversary— Billy Artus, son of Mr. and Mrs. William C. 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