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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Jan. 27, 1955)
Quiz General on Guard National Guard l*vt. Eldon Hood of Ainsworth (left) ane Rob ert Wright of Atkinson shoot questions to Maj.-Gen. Guy N. Hen ninger, head of the Nebraska national guard, during an informal session last Thursday night at the American Legion club here. Hood currently attends guard training sessions at Norfolk. Wright, who was an army sergeant and spent 27 months in Korea, in cluding some time in combat, told the general he would be inter ested in joining up with a guard unit if one is to be located at O’ Neill.—The Frontier Photo. Soil Technicians Go to Broken Bow No ACP Signup Aid Next Week The Holt Soil Conservation dis trict office will be closed next week, the first week of February. All the technical employees will attend meetings at Broken Bow to bring them up to date on new de velopments in the feild of conser vation. It will be possible to re quest assistance in the ACP farm and ranch signup during that time, it was pointed out this week by C. R. (“Bob”) Hill, unit con servationist Special signup days have been held twice a week during the month of January. The number of farmers and ranchers signing up for cost sharing under the ACP has been “good” so far. For those who have not been able to sign up on their scheduled date, the period of February 7 through 15 will be available to do so. The office will be open and personnel will be available to assist. February 15 is the deadline for signup for the 1955 program year. Late signing will be permitted. However, approval of practices will depend on money made avail able by noncompliance of original signers SCS technicians have the re sponsibility for approval, layout, and checking of the so called per manent practices, involving, in most cases, earth moving. It is the responsibility of the farmer and rancher to be sure that the requests for this approval is made to the local Soil Conserva tion District office prior to any work being done on such prac tices. Too Late to Qassify MEN WANTED: FUTURE SECURITY Agressive men with an eye to the future who are interested in building a business with securi ty for themselves and their families, with no other invest ment than their time, will take advantage of this opportunity. Our District Agents are building career positions for themselves in the Accident and Health field by woiking exclusively with the cooperation of sponsoring bankers in their communities. You will be completely trained at our expense, both in the Home Office and in the field. If you ere interested in a busi ness of your own with future security by representing our sponsoring bankers in your area, write Claude B. Faber, 216 Strand Building, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, giving your full address, phone number, and a short history of yourself. 39c CARD OF THANKS I WISH to thank my many friends and relatives who re membered me during my stay at St. Anthony’s hospital. Also the doctors and hospital staff for their kindness and care. FRANK F. PETER, JR. CARD OF THANKS I WISH to thank all my friends who remembered me with prayer, cards, letters, gifts and flowers while I was in the hos pital. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. MARK MUFF Holt Represented in 4-H Leaders’ I j. s essions Holt county was well represen ted at the three-day 4-H leaders’ training meeting at North Platte last week. Those participating in clothing training were Mrs. Elmer Schaaf of Emmet, Mrs. Ralph Beckwith of O’Neill and Mrs. Bob Strong of Chambers Food trainees were Mrs. John Vitt of O’Neill and Mrs. Opal Hammerlun of O’Neill. Mike Schaaf of Emmet attended classes in animal husbandry. Seventeen leaders left Wednes-: day for Lincoln to attend a con- i ference there. They are Mrs. I Maynard Stearns of Clearwater! and Mrs Harold Givens of Stuart, in clothing; Mrs. Charles Beilin of O’Neill, foods; Mrs. Frank Searles of O’Neill, and Mrs. Frank Vanek of Amelia, in home living. Animal husbandry trainee is Roger Bowen of Page. Field crop leaders are Charles Beilin of O’Neill and Mrs. Herman Grothe of Emmet Tractor leaders are Pat Boyle of O’Neill and Elmer Schaaf of Emmet. Gerald Ruroede of Ewing and Bud Hansen of Inman are going for dairy training. REA repre sentatives are Raymond Taylor of Page, Frank Beeleart of Page, and LeRoy Holcomb of Chambers. The REA trainees are sponsored by the Niobrara Valley Electric Membership corporation and the Creighton REA power district. The returning North Platte leaders reported a “very profit able and enjoyable” conference. Lois Puckett to Head Clover Club— ATKINSON —The Clover 4-H club met at the home of Lois Puck ett Monday evening, January 24, with Kay Dvorak as cohostess. This was the reorganization meet ing The new members are Paul Payas, Mickie Kurtz, Alvon An derson, Sharon Moeller and Bern adette Shaffer. Harry Stokley, assistant county agent, was a guest at the meeting. He gave a report on the safety survey. The public speaking con test and the new projects were discussed. An election of officers was held. The new officers are: Lois Puck ett, president: Donna Cleary, vice president; Mary Clare Gilg, secre tary-treasurer; James Gilg, news reporter; Charles Scripter and Bob Ries, recreation leaders; and Sharon Moeller and Marlene Beck, songleaders. The leader for the coming year is Helen Martens, the assistant leaders are Bob Martens, Mr and Mrs. Murray Mellor, Benton Mel lor, tylr. and Mrs. Clarence Gilg and Franklin Hickman. Games were played and a lunch was served by Mrs. Puckett. The next meeting will be held at the home of Bob Ries with Jack Ries assisting on February 18 Roll call for the next meeting will be answered by giving a good idea for recreation. This meeting will also be installation of officers.—by James Gilg. news reporter. Couple Weds at Pierre, S.D.— BASSETT—Miss Joan Bussin ger of Bassett and Norris Winn of Ainsworth were married Friday, Jauary 21, at Pierre, S.E). Their attendants were the bridegroom’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Gene John son of Johnstown. The bride was graduated from Rock county high school and taught at district 83 school in Rock county. Mr. and Mrs. Winn will live in 1 Omaha. Choice Steer, Heifer Calves Today • There will be between 400-500 cattle at our sale today (Thursday), including several loads of good to choice steer and heifer calves and light yearlings, 10 head of good Angus breeding cows from one consignor, seven Angus breed ing cows from another, four registered Hereford bulls, and four registered Hereford cows from John Niewohner. • In addition, there will be many small lots of mixed cattle of all kinds. • We will have the usual run of hogs, including some bred gilts and feeder pigs. O’Neill Livestock Market PHONE 2 Viergutz Sees ‘Favorable 1955’ H. A. Viergutz, president of the Federal Land bank of Omaha, ad dressed 300 members and guests at the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Elkhorn Val ley National Farm Loan asocia tion on Monday, January 24, at the American Legion club in O’ Neill. Mr. Viergutz said: “If we can avoid drouth in 1955, farm and ranch income in Nebraska should compare quite favorably with the income farmers and ranchers re ceived in 1954. The economical forecast for the future appears quite certain, for a period of sta bilized economy, with employ ment, production and purchasing power remaining near present levels.” During 1954, farmers and ranch ers in Boyd, Holt and Wheeler counties borrowed $694,000 through the association, Lyle P. Dierks, secretary-treasurer, told the group in his annual report. Applications pending for loans at the present time total $170,685, he said, and the volume of loans is expected to be higher in 1955 than in the year past. Carl E. Lambert, vice-president, presided as chairman. Frank C. Kruntorad of Ewing was reelect ed to the board of directors for a three-year term. Dick Klasi, entertainer from radio station KRVN, Lexington, provided a program of accordion music and song for the group. The members of the Legion auxiliary served the noon day meal. Prizes were awarded to Ralph Poland, Mrs. Harold Shaw, Mrs. Elmer Juracek, Howard Devall and Art Ziska. i Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Houser were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Smithson. Business Session— The O’Neill Future Homemak ers met for a business session Monday evening, January 17. Plans were made for work on a community safety project. Plans for a school dance to be held in February or March were also discussed. 3-New 4-H Clubs Founded in County Three new 4-H clubs have been organized in Holt county. The first new club organized this year is lo cated in the Star area and will be led by Mr and Mrs. Andy Welke. Second new club organized was Pine Grove Hustlers in the south Amelia area. That club elected Mr. and Mrs. Glen White and Bud Clemens as leaders. Third new club is the Frontier Fighters, south of Stuart. Caroline Skopec is the club leader. A new area that the agents have I been working trying to establish a new club is the Deloit vicinity Any youngster or parent interest ed in participating in the 4-H club program should contact Vince Thiele and inquire about partic ulars,” Assistant County Agent Harry Stokely said. “Any community in the county that wishes to organize or feel that their area has possibilities of a 4-H club are invited to come into the county agent’s office. “We will be happy to do all we can to organize a club,” Stokely added. Get Road Info by Shortwave— Mrs. Dwight Hammerlim, Mrs. Elmer Schaaf and Michael, Mrs. John Vitt, Mrs. Robert Strong and Mrs. Ralph Beckwith attend ed the 4-H leaders’ training con ference held in North Platte on Wedesday, February 19, through Friday. Matt Beha contacted the group through his amateur radio station to advise them road con ditions were favorable for driving so that they could return to O’ Neill Friday. Rozetta McDonald in Prenuptial Shower EWING—Miss Rozetta McDon ald was the honored guest at a miscellanous shower held Satur day evening at the parlors of the Ewing Methodist church. A large group of friends and relatives was in attendance. Musical, guessing, pen and pa per games provided entertain ment, Miss Jeanne Welke had charge. Miss McDonald was assisted at the gift table by Miss Patrica Mo sel. Refreshments were served The centerpiece for the table was a doll bride, wedding bells and flow ers, cleverly arranged. The committee in charge was Mrs. Leland Welke and daughter, Jeanne, Mrs. R. H. Shain, the Misses Patrica Mosel and Marilyn Weyhrich and Mrs. Hazel Kimes Miss McDonald will become the bride of Jerry Miller of Clear water at 3 p.m., Sunday at the Methodist church ~ NOTICE Member Shops of the NHCA . . . will be closed Saturday, Jan. 29, while the operators attend a convention. BEAUTYLAND MARGARET’S EVAN’S BEAUTY I---- NORTHERN " TISSUE 3 Roils —/9c Powdered SUGAR CLOROX 2 Qts 35c Pka f /)- LAKE MILLS s yi/c CORN 2 SL 25c __- BANQUETFANCY Spring Valley JELLIES S&* 35c OLEG ROSEDALE 5 Lbs. __ 99c 2 SL 27c - FIRESIDE ts-1 MARSHMALLOWS I 14°z I CATSUP Pk“ 11? 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