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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1954)
Ewing News Ml', and Mrs. L. A. Hobbs, ac companied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Roudybush, at tended the ice follies in Omaha Sunday, December 12. Mrs. Edna Lofquest spent a few days visiting in Fremont at the home of her son, Robert Lof quest, and family. On Sunday evening, December 12, she attend ed a program held at the city auditorium, featuring Christmas carols and religious numbers, in which her son, Robert, was a member of the chorus. Others in attendance were Mrs. Lofquest's son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Myers, and Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Werner, all of Meligh. Mrs. Lofquest accompan ied the Myers to their home, then returned to Ewing the fol lowing day. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Pierson went to Cedar Rapids on Sunday, De cember 12, to spend the day with their son-in-law' and dughter, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Pribnow, and daughter. Marcus Pierson went to Wayne on Sunday, December 12, where he attended the “Messiah’ which w-as presented at the city auditori um. He remained overnight with f.iends. Mr. and Mrs. Wes Larson, Shir ley and Tim, and A1 Thoendel leturned Sunday evening, De cember 12, from Valentine where they had spent the weekend at the Russell Peterson ranch, doing some hunting. Lach of the men got a deer. Russell Peterson and Wes Larson were army friends curing World War II. Johnnie Rosno, Joe Thoendel and Leo Hawk attended the ice follies in Omaha on Sunday, De cember 12. A group of small girls was en tertained from 3:30 to 5 o’clock Thursday afternoon, December 9 a*, the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eacker. The occasion was in honor ot their daughter, Linda, who was celebrating her sixth birthday anniversary. I n d o o i games provided amusement. The birthday cake decorated with blue and white was served at part of the refreshments. Linda also received gifts. L. P. Dierks made a trip Sunday to North Patte to get his father, M.. H. Dierks, who has been visiting at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Vi ola Maupin and also at the home of another daughter, Mrs. Walter Tressler, at Ogalalla. Lyle Dierks accompanied by Mrs. Kermit Jefferies were Omaha visitors on Satrday. Their daugh ter’s, Miss Sandra Dierks and Miss Judy Jefferies, came home with them to spend their holiday vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Cloyd, ac companied by his brother, Donald Cloyd of Washington, D.C., return ed Saturday from a trip into Arizona. At Phoenix, they were guests of their son and daughter inrlaw, Mr. and Mrs. David Cloyd, and family. Judy and Ronnie Cloyd were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Bahm dur ing the absence of their parents. Many from Ewing attended the open-house held on Tuesday, De cember 14, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Lee Brigden and son. Reverend Brigden is also pastor of the Ewing Methodist church. Jan Ruby was a supper guest on Thursday evening at the home of his cousin, Linda Eacker. A gift exchange and informal evening followed a 7 o’clock dinner in O’Neill Tuesday evening, De cember 14, for the Young Matron Pinochle club. Members in atten dance were Mrs. Arthur Kropp, Mrs. Ralph Munn, Mrs. Rose Bauer, Mrs. Kermit Jefferies, Mrs. R. H. Shain, Mrs. Ray Funk, Mrs. Thomas Eacker, Mrs. Gail Boies, Mrs. Richard Edwards, Mrs. Elvin Hamilton, Mrs. Pat Knapp and Mrs. James Boies. Expected guests at tne Dome oi Mrs. Harriet Welke on Christmas day are her daughter, Miss Vaulda Welke of Holdrege, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Schmiser and family, and and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Biddle come and family, all of Ewing. Miss Joellyn Eacker, a student at the University of Nebraska, is spending her holiday vacation at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eacker. Lt.-Col. and Mrs. E. D. McDonald and children arrived in Ewing Fri day evening from Ft. Leaven worth, Kans., and are guests at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Butler. The family will also visit his parents in South Da kota during the holidays. Colonel McDonald and his family expect to leave in the near future for France where he will be stationed for the next three years. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Spittler will be dosts on Christmas day at a family dinner party at their home. Ex pected guests are Mr. and Mrs. Sam Regan and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Funk and family, Mrs. Nellie Komer, all of Ewing; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Spittler and family, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Decker and Richard Spittler, all of Omaha. The Ewing public school will be dismissed today (Thursday) for a LO-day vacation. The grade rooms ;njoyed parties on Wednesday ifternoon with an exchange of jifts and treats. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Knapp and Srover went to Bassett on Sunday vhere they were guests at the lome of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Morton for a pre-Christmas dinner, they also met Pvt. Bob Knapp, who was enroute home from Ft. Bliss, Tex., for a 15-day furlough, vhich he will spend with home oiks. The majority of the boys and ?irls in the Ewing trade territory were in town Saturday to welcome >anta Claus on his arrival about 3 /clock in the afternoon at the Christmas tree on Main street. Five hundred bags of treats were >assed out by Santa and his help ;rs. The Eldorado theatre was fill id to capacity for the free 1 /clock show. David Earl Shrader, infant son >f Mr. and Mrs. Willie Shrader, vas baptized Sunday at the United 3resbyterian church during the noming worship hour. Holiday weekend guests at the lome of Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Bo ner and family will be her mother, Mrs. Ruth Moeckley of Iowa City, a., who is erpected to arrive on Christmas day, and Rev. and Mrs. Cllis H. Butler, David and Diana >f Council Bluffs, la., who will ar rive in Ewing on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Funk and amily had as their guests on Sun lay, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Smith md children of Aurora. -„ I Brown Possum Intrigues Kids John Ruther of Inman last Thursday ex hibited a brown possum to three O’Neill young sters. Mr. Ruther frequently catches grey pos sums in his trapping along the Elkhorn river but never before captured a brown one. In trigued by the animal are Michael McCarville, son of Mr. and Mrs. John H. McCarville; Joey McCarville, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McCar ville, jr., and Michael Hammond, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Hammond. Mr. Ruther said he intended to have his prize mounted.—The Frontier Photo. M rs. Carl Christon Elected President EWING—The General Mission ary society of the United Presby terian church met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Dale Napier. Boxes of candy and cookies were packed foor the shutins and elderly. At noon dinner was served to 14 members by the hostess assisted by her mother, Mrs. Z. H. Fry. Mrs. Verle Gunther presented the lesson on the World Council of Church including the theme for the year, “Christ, the hope of the World of North Sudan, South Sudan and Ethiopia.” A round of prayers for thankful ness of the blessings of the year in the prayer cycle conducted by Mrs. Ralph Shrader. At the business session, it was voted to sponsor a new year’s eve party at the annex of the church. ' — An election of officers was held: Mrs. Carl Christon, president; Mrs. Leo Miller, vice-president; Mrs. Archie Johnston, alternate vice president; Mrs. W. J. Bomer, sec retary; Mrs. Wilbur Bennett, treasurer; Mrs. Leo Miller, presi dent of the Junior Missionary society. Parish Forwards 1,037 Lbs. Clothing EWING—For the year of 1954, St. Peter’s catholic parish has sent 1, 037 pounds of clothing to needy people in forign lands. This project was started in 1951 and during the interval a grand total of 4,454 pounds of clothing has been collected. A Thanksgiving clothing collec tion of 447 pounds was sent to Korea, the Near and Far East and European countries. The shipping cost was $24.57. This parish has also collected coffee strips and labels which were mailed to the proper headquarters for the donation of gifts to orphan ages. The number for this year totaled 238. A box of cancelled stamps was sent to the Mary Knoll Sisters in Missouri. Much of the credit for the sucess of this project goes to Mrs. Mary Rotherham, who devotes much of her time during the year to mend ing, cleaning, sorting and packing. Nurses Are Guests— Mrs. Joseph Dufek entertained at a Christmas party for the nurses of St. Anthony’s hospital staff at her home Monday eve ning. Miss Haynes Hostess— Miss Viola Haynes entertained at a buffet supper at her home Sunday evening. Turners Entertain— Dinner guests Saturday evening at the John Turner home were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Straw and Dorsey of Omaha, Mrs. Austa Crabb and Jeanie, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Mi chael Gedysen and Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Richard McNiehols. 3 Are Feted— Mr. and Mrs. Grant Peacock ! entertained at a dinner Wednes day evening honoring Mrs. Neil Dawes, Mrs. Harrison Bridge and Mr. Bridge on their birthday an niversaries. Entertains Club— Mrs- Don Petersen entertained the Bridge club at a Christmas party at her home Wednesday evening, December 15, following dinner at the Town House. 1 I X I I I I I I TOM & JERR1ES| for the holidays! MAC’S BAR | O'Neill | l I SHIERK MOTOR CO. DeSoto and Plymouth Phone 430 212 So. Fourth St. {^^|TV<9'^iv‘'>i7)9h7K7il?id'MrwMriffMp.>vMri£rMUffwwMMtfNrMiMiMrMn«Mrun«urururuntfundn0itfwurf < !] ! ; To Our Friends: S i During the rush and drive of business day by day, we too j[ ^ seldom take sufficient time to acknowledge the courtesies and £ , to show appreciation for the friendship of those whom we j§ , serve. j j < We are glad therefore, that Christmas comes at least once x , a year. It gives us an opportunity to pause and say to you in % ■ all sincerity ... i j ] MERRY CHRISTMAS jj ’ HAPPY NEW YEAR | j | Last-Minute Gift Suggestions: | J FOR PERFECT sleeping comfort, ELECTRIC BLANKETS, X dual control, 36.95 value, guaranteed, now . 23.95 j I SPECIAL ON LIBBY GLASSWARE ^ ! Regular 2.98—NOW . 2.50 Regular 4.50—NOW . 3.50 X 1 GIVE DAD an Electric Shaver . . . Ronson, Schick, Sunbeam or Remington BAROMETERS — Men’s & Ladies’ BILLFOLDS STEAM IRONS — CAMERAS — PIPES jjj La Cross MANICURE SETS — Men’s ZIPPER KITS * CIGARS — CHILDREN’S BOOKS — BIBLES X * DICTIONARIES — COMB & BRUSH SETS X STATIONERY — CIGARETTE LIGHTERS Give Her a PEN & PENCIL SET Parker 21 and 51 — Eversharp — Esterbrook | . . . TOILETRIES . . . | ! for HIM For HER 1 IJ • Old Spice • White Mink X l • Tawn • ^ara Nome § g • Revlon £ \ • Stag * Ciros § f • Seaforth « Coty • Lentheric • Shulton - X Come In and Look Over Our CHRISTMAS CANDIES Plain and Fancy Boxes £ £ ■ x j GILLIGAN’S REXALL DRUG O’Neill j Phone 87 x Sr X THANKS! I WISH to express my thanks to all of you who have pa tronized the East End Cafe for the past year. I hope to be able to serve you again in the near future. Demaris Murray FREE I One Regular Grease Job with the following service: Regardless of make we will tune and adjust — All Six Cyl. 3.40 Plus Parts All Eight CyL . 5.40 Plus Parts We also have Special Rates on all major repair jobs. See “Fred” at Shierk Motor Co. — O’NEILL — [ prices por oec.23-m | ''^■'-X \ I Bristows goodies Ckfe an<* ^roaoNG Fillers. Lc re? WALNUTS, lv.MS $ V^l&ssted PEANUTS ^...39* &iide'%Sa\Mn\m NUTScr^9A^ ^ItedGAStiEW ETTES * SOO MIX tIARD GANDY/™^ . .33 * KINDERGARTEN Ml * ,?£***»*.Z9t SATIN FILLED CANDY^gfa^ PEANUT BRITTLE Wpi* J COCOANUT FLAKE ^ —--—___ NEC f X WAN6E WINK'S* * SUPERB PURE STRAWBERRY . "&> * SUPERB PLACED „ OWEN OLIVES'# ST SUPERB COMBINATION « 43^ "r?!* BUT 0l!YK=$a# LINDSAY SUPER COLOSSAL ~ B ms, RIPE OLIVES <• 49* PETER PIPER SLICED Sweet PICKLES'# J9* —in - YEcinc a//ye -J uNfiAcf — CHUNK, CRUSHED ceT/DDIT „ BA. PINEAPPLE *0*§9* ^CARNATION, Ml IBM UK PALMOLIVE SOAP. 3m DAPS 2*/(,2v£23i I CASHMERE BOUQUET, 3 SSh234,2ffS254 VEL,t-AKOS PKt>...2nn6/<f,G/AAfrPK<3 734 FAB. cAfzce pk a... 2 pop Sti, or ant pk&. . .75? AJAX, TZEG CAN..2FOH 2ft, GfANT 2 FOTi. 39* Mji Old fashioned. Christmas .at home with, the family qathorsd for the sinqinq of carols and the most im portant meal of the year...It's a most happy scene In which we're pleased to play a small pdrt...To everyone of you, one and all, we wish a . tUmnj ChrtsfrmiS &/vcr»i aiPjMk* * "A WF RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES, ] FRESH, PLUMP ® S£». m CCBAN SPRAY strained or whole * mmm mt$w _Rustic SPICED GMBOTtES 2W BAKERiTE SHORTENING...... 3-Lb. Can JJc 1 — —-----—.......— TOP-QUALITY YOUNG TOM I " TURKEYS : COMPLETELY CLEARED __ c <-£ AND DRESSED ... ALL JM 1$M 4f± READY FOR THE £aM OVEN. CRY-C-VAC A? M 16 TO 22 LBS. in |§L AVERAGE WEIGHT SKa&ui XMAS WRAPPED HAMS “SSfOKEES"^ I I v^JKCCa THICK-SUCED *** .deal Gift! SACON ™2? 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