Image provided by: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Libraries, Lincoln, NE
About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 17, 1955)
Sisters Wed Twin Brothers in Double W edding Ceremony ATKINSON—White gladioli ap pointed the alter of St. Joseph’s Catholic church here Monday, Feb ruary 14, for a double wedding which united in marriage Miss Della Van Fleet and Melvin Meals and Miss Viola Van Fleet and Marvin Meals. The brides are the daughters of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van I' ieet and the bridegrooms are twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. George Meals, all of Atkinson. Rev. Richard R. Parr performed the double-ring rites before a 9 o’ clock nuptial mass. Both brides appeared in blue suits with white accessories. They wore corsages of pink carnations and carried white prayer books, gifts of the bridegrooms’ mother, Mrs. George Meals, and rosaries, gifts of the bridegrooms. Nuptial music was furnished by St. Joseph’s high school choir. A breakfast far the wedding party was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Schmit, sr., The dinner was served at the American Legion hall in Atkinson by friends of the couples. A dance was held in the evening, jointly sponsored by both couples. For traveling, the brides chose suits of medium blue accented with black accessories. The couples will visit Illinois and points of interest ih the Southern states. Wedding congratulations were conveyed by telephone from Val dez, Alaska, from the bridegrooms’ 97-year-old grandmother, and by her son, Owen, with whom she makes her home. Teacher Treats Pupils at Emmet EMMET—Miss Helen Martens, teacher of school district 20, treat ed her pupils to a valentine party on Monday afternoon, February 14. Valentines were exchanged by all the pupils and teacher. A lunch of jello and pink and white coconut cake was served by Miss Max-tens, Mrs. Herman Grothe treated the children to cookies and Mrs. Elmer Schaaf treated everyone to candy coated popcorn. Guests were Mrs. Elmer Schaaf, Gene and Mike; Mrs. Herman Gi-athe. Joan and Duane; Mrs. Dean Pen-y and daughters, Billie and Beverly; Mrs. Wayne Bates and Graydon; Judy and Janet Newton; Jackie Cole; Joe and Dennie Schaaf; Barbara Fox; Carol and Jerry Richards. Orville Neal, Ray Kirk New Cubs— Cub Scouts, den 3, on Wednes day went to our den mother’s place. After we talked we made our place mats for our potluck dinner. We have two new Cub Scouts — Orville Neal and Ray Kirk.—By Jimmy Sullivan, re porter. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bartos visit ed relatives and friends in Verdi gre Monday evening. VHA-161 Lazy Susan v k ^ li A .A A ^ . | * 1hj i i r ll ^ 11 m |T777Tj^ kiii J11TI Ww ^WyfPWiWnvnMBP ^ TT IT ™ " "^1 HOLLYWOOD LAZY SUSAN SAVE *3« 7.95 Value Now $3” on Rexall Plan Ideal for serving relishes, snacks cheese spreads, sweets. 14" • 4 free-form ceramic dishes • light mahogany base GET YOURS TODAY at your Drug Stor* • *4 GILLIGAN’S Rexal! Drug Phone 87 — O’Neill Cubs Make Corsages for Mothers— Cub Scouts, den 2, met Wednes day after school. We sang Amer ica and read the Athenian oath. We made corsages for our mothers to wear to the blue and gold ban quet. Our den mother served rolls. —By Jimmy Wilson, scribe. IOOF, Rebekahs Plan Dinner— The Independent Order of Odd Fellows and the Rebekahs are having a 6:30 o’clock dinner on Monday, February 21, at the IOOF hall. Everyone is welcome. Miss Lois Mullen Weds Charles Fox The wedding of Miss Loos Mul len, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Mullen of Emmet, and Charles Fox, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Fox of Norwalk, Calif., took place Wednesday morning, February 16, at St. Patrick’s Cath olic church in O’Neill. The 9:30 o’ clock nuptial rites were solemn ized by Rev. Thomas Hitch in a double-ring ceremony. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, appeared in a gown of satin with a chantilly lace bodice accented with an Elizabethan collar and long taper ing sieves. The full double skirt was waltz length. Her veil of illu sion net fell from an empire crown. She carried a cascade bou quet of white carnations centered with a eamelia corsage. The jbrides ‘cousin, Miss Patrica Mullen of O’Neill, was her brides maid. She appeared in a waltz length gown of light blue chantilly lace. She wore a matching hair bandeau and veil, and carried a bouquet of pale pink carnations. Larry Pribdl served his friend as bestman. The ushers were Larry and Lyle Fox, both of O’Nein. Miss Patrica Mullen, sister of the bride, was solist. She sang “Mother Beloved”, “Ava Maria”, “Oh Lord I Am Not Worthy” and “On This Day”. She was accom panied on the organ by Miss Al vera Ramm of O’Neill. A breakfast for the wedding party was served at the M&M cafe. A reception for 150 guests was given by Mr. and Mrs. William Mullen and Mr. and Mrs. William Kelly. A three tier cake with bou quets of snapdragons and carna tions centered the reception table. The bride’s sister, Patricia, pre sided at the coffee table and Mrs. Edward Prouty was in charge of the’ guest book. Fat Cattle Steady on Omaha Market Fat cattle Monday at Omaha sold siteady to weak, some new croppers 25c lower. Demand cen tered on choice cattle weighing 900 to 1050 pounds. Bulk of steers and yearlings ranged from $21-$26, with better steers to $26.50 and $28, high-prime unrepresented. Fed heifers sold to $24.65. Heifers of uneven finish and plain steers and yearlings sold ait 20.50 down. Cows were 25-50c higher, canners and cutters $9-$10.50, beef cows to $12.50, odd head $13-$13.25. Bologna bulls sold to $15, veal calves to $23. Stocker and feeder trade was steady to weak, replacement steers $19-$22.50, light stock steers $23, steer calves to $23, heifer calves to $18.50. Hogs were 25-50c lower, butchers weighing 180-360 $14.50-$17.75, sows weighing 330-550 $13.50-$15. Rural Youth in Valentine Party— The Rural Youth held a valen tine party Tuesday evening. The program consisted of dancing and games. The girls provided lunch boxes. King and queen of the party were elected by the group. The queen was Miss Helen Engler of O’Neill; king was Harry Stokely of O’Neill. Attendants were Miss Bessie Cullen, Charles Watterman and-Jim Hartman, all of Page, and Miss Elsie Peter of O’Neill. Devall, Pvt. Dwayne E. Ise55 Birthday Party for Michael McCarriUe— Michael McCarville, 5, enter tained several friends at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs. John H. McCarville, Wednesday, Feb ruary 9, on his birthday anniver sary^ Buffet Dinner at Gleesons’— Dr. and Mrs. E. M. Gleeson and Mr. and Mrs. John H. McCarville entertained at a buffet dinner at the Gleeson home Saturday, Feb ruary 5. Guest Here— Harold Connors of Greeley vis ited Monday with his mother-in law, Mrs. M. J. Wallace. Improved 240-Acre Holt Co. Livestock Farm and Personal Property at Public Auction Friday, February 18 — 1 p.m. — On premises 5 miles west of O’Neill Drive-In Theater, 2 miles north. THE LAND: Level, Elkhom valley, in proposed irrigation area; 55-acres pasture, 28-acres alfalfa and brome; 15-acres fall wheat, 140-acres farmland. THE IMPROVEMENTS: 6-room single story dwelling; 32x48 cattle barn; 44x46 cattle-hog shed; 10x20 garage; 30x32 doable corncrib-granary; 16x32 chicken house; brooder; milkhouse. Terms available. Inspect anytime. PERSONAL PROPERTY: 2 horses; 13 feeder pigs; poultry; grain; machinery (all tractor-drawn machinery new since 1949), some household goods. Terms: Cash. MR, & MRS. JOHN KEE, Owners Col. Wallace O’Connell, O’Neill, Auct. Col. Verne Reynoldson, O’Neill, Auct.-Broker Carl Lorenz, O’Neill, Clerk Nielsen Presides at Club Meeting INMAN— The Inman Commer cial club met Monday evening for a regular session. A 7 o’clock din ner was served at the Coffee shop followed by a business meeting at the Finkbine Bros, hardware. Herbert Nielsen was in charge. Other Inman News Cal Geary returned to his home at Lyons on Tuesday, February 8, after spending several weeks here in the Pearl Cary home. Arbutus Rebekah lodge met on Wednesday evening, February 9, for a regular session at the IOOF hall. A valentine party was en joyed after which Mrs. Chester Youngs and Mrs. Arthur Tom linson served a lunch. Mrs. F. E. Keyes, Mrs. Clarence Hansen and Mrs. James McMahan attended a 6:30 dinner in O’Neill last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Margaret Byer of Gering, supervisor for the Order of the Eastern Star. Dinner was followed by a stated meeting at the IOOF hall. Mrs. McMahan also attended the school of instruction during the afternoon. The WSCS met last Thursday afternoon at the Maxcy Memorial addition for a regular semi-month ly session. Mrs. Ira Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Watson left Monday for Lincoln where they planned to spend a couple of days. Mrs. A. N. Butler and Mrs. James McMahan attended a meet ing of St. Anthony’s hospital aux iliary Monday evening at the hos pital. Joseph Bittner, who has spent the past two months visiting in the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Leo P. Mossman, left Sunday for his home in Hillsboro, Ore. His broth er, Paul Bittner, took him as far as Wisner where he will visit relatives enroute to Oregon. Page News Executive council members of the WSCS of the Methodist church were guests of Mrs. Ray mond Heiss Thursday evening when they made plans for the com ing quarter and for the world day of prayer February 25, with Mrs. Harold Heiss in charge of the ar rangements. Reports were filled out. Mrs. Heiss served lunch to the ladies and their husbands who had attended the basketball game. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Miller and daughter, Charisse, of Chambers and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gray and Veldon were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. Merwyn French, sr., Merwyn French, jr., and Bette French and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Stauffer attended the Methodist church services at Norfolk Sun day. They were dinner guests of Fred and Foy Clark and were lunch guests in the evening of Mrs. Emma Dorr and son Vernon. They attended the community concert of the Song Masters Quar tets in toe afternoon. Mrs. Alta Lockman accompan ied a car of volley ball players front Stuart Friday evening and spent the evening with her sister, Mrs. Rollie Snell. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Nickel and daughter, Sherri Lee, went to Grand Island where they were to entrain for their home at Cald well, Ida., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Wood at Elm Creek, en rouite. The Nickels spent the week visiting the Earl Park, Charles Crank and Elmer Trowbridge families at Page, the Anna Smith family at Inman, and the Howard Miller family at Ewing. Mrs. Ruben Redlinger was hos tess to the NOK club Thursday af ternoon. The time was spent with fancywork and visiting. Miss Luna Grass will be the February 24 hos tess. Mrs. Ben Miller entertained the Star Get-togafher club Wednesday afternoon. The club chose to make bed jackets for the University hos pital as their project. Because of the bad weather, the lesson on broiler meals was not given, but will be given at the March 9 meet ing, with Mrs. Lyle Johnson and Mrs. Bob Tomlinson as leaders, at the home of Mrs. Lyle Johnson. For roll call the ladies will bring the baby pictures of their hus bands. Mrs. Miller served lunch. Mesdames Alta Finch, Ethel Waring and Mrs. Evelyn Gray were Sunday guests in the Allen Haynes home. The Wesleyan Methodist young people of the northern district had a Youth Rally Saturday, February 12, at the Page Wesleyan Metho dist church. The churches repre sented were Neligh, Venus, Nio brara, Lynch, Spencer, Atkinson, O’Neill and Page. The Miltonvale Wesleyan university quartet was in charge of the music. Prof. Charles Wilson, head of the the ology depairtment, was the guest speaker. They also had charge of the Sunday morning services. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waring of O’Neill and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Finch were guests of Mrs. Waring and Mr. Finch’s mother, Mrs. Alta Finch, at Pag© Sunday evening. To Arizona— Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Lohaus left Sunday for a two-weeks’ trip to Phoenix, Ariz., as guests of their son and daughter-in-law, Capt. and Mrs. John L. Baker. The two couples with Capt. and Mrs. W. Spalding plan to spend a weekend in Las Vegas, Nev. ' Pamela Petersen Honored at Party— Mr. and Mrs. Don Petersen en tertained 14 little girls at a birth day anniversary party honoring their daughter, Pamela, 3, last Thursday afternoon. _____ Murphys Entertain— Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Murphy and Mrs. Kenneth Ellston entertained 16 persons at an oyster stew din er and card party at the Murphy home Sunday evening. Valentine Party I for Alpha Club— The Alpha club held a valentine | party Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Drayton, j Justice Court Lowell Seger of Stuart, shoot ing grouse during closed season, $60 and costs, $4, rifle confiscated, Fred A. Salak, February 6. W. H. Potter, overweight, $50 and costs, February 4, Kenneth W. Kirk. i W. H. Potter, no trip permit, $10 and costs, February 5, Ken neth W. Kirk. Calvin Craig Campbell, driver for Saber Freight Line, Inc., over weight, $50 and costs, February 5, Harold A. Cramer. Allan Sanford, driver for South ern Hill Lumber Co., overload on axle, $100 and costs, February 2, Donald F. Richardson. Russell Hardy, overweight on capacity plate, pending, January 29, Donald F. Richardson. Russell Hardy, overweight on capacity plate, pending, January 29, Donald F. Richardson. Carroll H. Sherwood, driver for L. F. Bagley, overweight, $50 and costs, January 28, Jack W. H. Crouch. George D. Roth, driver for J. T. Barkley, overweight, pending, January 28, Donald F. Richard son. Williard Norby, driver for C. J. Murphy, overweight on capaci ty plate, pending, January 27, Jack W. H. Crouch. James A. London, overweight on capacity plate, pending, Janu ary 26, Kenneth W. Kirk. G. Verne Of fen, driver for Amalgamated Motors, overload on axle, $70 and costs, January 24, Donald F. Richardson. Frontier for printing! It f C1CECC chase« Lb* I 8b tL§ ■ ■ tnlC Sanborn Can - KETCHUP 2 - IlCE IREKm srsr | El HI ID Pillsbury i ELUUIt 50_Lb-Sack_