Father Hoesing Addresses 18 Grads Patrick Lee Wins ‘U’ Award ATKINSON— Graduation rites lor the seniors and eighth graders of St. Joseph’s hall were held Tuesday evening in St. Joseph’s Catholic church. The commencement address was delivered by Rev. A. Hoes ing of St. John’s parish, south of Ewing. Rev. Richard Parr, church pastor, distributed diplomas to the 18 seniors: Francis Cleary, Carol Faust, John Collamer, Sharon Kokes,, Catherine Laible, Patrick Lee, John Mark, Jose phine Noziska, Joan Palmer, Le ona Pettfnger, Mary Margaret Slattery, Jerry Verzal, Marilyn Straka, Marilyn Wallinger, James Weebr, Donald Wedige, Ruena Wewel and Lorene Ziska. Patrick Lee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Lee, was awarded the scholarship to Creighton uni versity, Omaha, as top ranking student for four years. Eighth graders receiving di plomas were Donna Cleary, Rich ard Faust, William Lee, Sharon Moeller, George Perry, Dennis Ries, Ronald Ries, Vivian Ritz, Catherine Schmit and Ruth We wel. Donna Cleary received a four year scholarship to St. Joseph’s hall for having the highest grades during her eight years of grade school. Sharon Moeller received a one-year scholarship, given by the Catholic Daughters of Amer ica for second rank. Perfect attendance awards for the school year were received by Michael Cleary, Richard Faust, Bonnie Gokie, Carol Ann Hen ning, Charles Prussa, Jack Ries, Dean Schaaf Christopher Wag man and Phyllis Wagman. Members of the eighth grade Tuesday visited the “Voice of The Frontier” studios in O’Neill and tape-recorded interviews will be l)eard on the Saturday, May 21, program (9:45 a.m.) 210 Attend SM A Alumni Banquet The alumni banquet held at St. Mary’s academy Sunday evening was attended by 210 persons. Mrs. John Berigan was toast master. Miss Kathryn Turner spoke on “Our Alma Mater.” Miss Alvera Ramm of Stuart addressed the Sisters and Larry Pribil, the clergy. The welcome and chal lenge to the class of 1955 was giv en by Mrs. Wiluam J. Froelich. The response was offered by her daughter, Miss Mary Ellen, a 1955 senior. ° The vocal selections, “Deep in My Heart” and “Sweethearts,” were sung by Miss Sandra Harp er and Miss Kay Martin, respec tively. Both are members of the graduating class. Among those from out-of-town were: Mrs. John L. Johnson of Kilgore; Helen Simianer of Thed ford; Dr. and Mrs. A. EL Dailey of North Platte; Mr. and Mrs. James Berigan of Atkinson; Miss Rosamund Mangan of Omaha; Stanley Price of Norfolk; Mrs. Dave Rumbaugh of Des Moines, la.; Quentin Cavanaugh of Falls City; Mrs. Patricia Parish of Sioux Falls, S.D.; Miss Dorothy Koci of Norfolk; Miss Patricia Brennan of Minneapolis, Minn.; Mrs. Albert Reynolds of Inman; Mrs. Thomas Brogan of Madison; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Determan of * Gregory, S.D.; Rev. Francis Price of Emmet; James DeBacker of Ft. Warren, Wyo.; Rev. Cyril Werner of Wynot; Janet Bauld of Omaha; Frances Wicker, the Misses Joanne and Margaret Co ash, all of Bassett; Mr. and Mrs. Irving Jackson of Cody; Agnes Kocian of Bristow; Netta Lee Maben and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schaaf of Atkinson. The 1950 golden jubilee class of St. Mary’s held its five-year reunion at the annual alumni banquet. Following the banquet, a movie reminiscent of “sneak day” and graduation was shown Eight of the class of 28 returned. 2 Tables of Bridge— Mrs. William Kelly entertained two tables of bridge at her home Wednesday evening. May 11. Mrs. Dwight Worchester had the high bridge score and Mrs. Don Petersen the second high. Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cavan augh, sr., and Quentin of Falls City arrived Sunday and will visit for two weeks at the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Perry, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Knhfahl Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Cavanaugh, jr., and other relatives. » The Woman’s Society of the O’Neill Methodist church are holding a rummage sale in the Marcellos building west of the O’Neill deanery Thors., FrL, & Sat., May 20, 21 and 22. 3c O’Neill Aerial Spraying Service CORN ROOT WORM, weeds in small grain, corn and pasture. Wte have Miller’s Chemicals to sell and use. SPRAYING by air has been done since 1926. ° Phone 582-R-2 — O’NEILL — $$$ S-A-V-E $$$ BUY a Perpetual Farm Policy Costing $8.00 per $1,000 first year; $3.50 for each subsequent year; cancellable at your request. Or a five-year Dwelling Policy costing $11.80 per $1,000, ftn a responsible company. Prompt a"** equitable loss adjustments. From • • L. G. GILLESPIE, Agent, O’Neill Tractor Class in All-Day Session REDBIRD— The Redbird Luc ky Clover 4-H club met Friday night, May 6, with Bruce Scholl meyer. Nine families were pre sent. Larry and Janet Gifford were absent. Evelyn Barta be came a new member. Following the business meeting and classes, the young people played ball while lunch was being prepared. On Saturday, May 7, the tractor class, including Larry Halstead, Bruce Schollmeyer, Eddie Krug man and Rexford Carson, held an all-day meeting with their leader, Albert Carson, at the Carson home. Other Redbird News Billy Jim Wilson of Gregory, S.D., spent the first part of the week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilson. On Thurs day, he accompanied Miss Bever ly Carson, Mrs. Pat Osborn and Ruth, and Mrs. Bill Conard and Neta to Lincoln on a sight-seeing tour. They returned Saturday. Mrs. Shirley Wells and pupils held their picnic Saturday at their school south of Redbird. A large crowd was present for a day of frolic together. Leroll Pic kering, a Lynch senior, will teach there next year. Ray Wilson was a Monday sup per guest of Nick Baker. The John Stewart family of Pickstown, S.D., spent the week end in the Art Bessert home and attended the Redbird school pic nic Sunday. Mrs. Howard Slack and Joy, Mrs. Ray Wilson and Mrs. Willa Schollmeyer attended the moth er-daughter banquet at the Meth odist church in Lynch Thursday evening. The Scottville school, where Joan Rosicky is teacher, held the last day of school picnic Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Rex Evans of Rushville came Tuesday, May 10, to visit a week and to attend the eighth grade graduation of their granddaughter, June Carson. Mrs. Anna Carson plans to accompany them to Gordon to visit Ladely relatives. Two school picnics were held at Redbird over the weekend. Eightyone people attended the supper of Willa Schollmeyer and 12 pupils Friday evening and again oon Sunday 92 people en joyed a picnic dinner with Velma Micanek and her 18 pupils. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Mitchell visited relatives near Page Sun day and called on Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wilson enroute home. Clara Aim of O’Neill spent several days last week helping her sister, Mrs. Hallie Rosen krans. Mrs. Anna Carson spent the latter part of the week at Cham bers with her son, Duane, and family. Rural Youth Award to Manson Couple The annual rural youth ban banquet was held in the Ameri can Legion auditorium Tuesday evening. The theme was western. The hall was decorated to be the RY Bar Ranch. Saddles, bales of hay and bridles added to the western atmosphere. A campfire dominated the center of the hall. The welcome was given by the president, Bob Martens, and Toastmaster Harry Stokely intro duced the guests. There were 52 present, 29 of whom were guests. Music during the meal was furnished by Miss Vera Ernst, who played the piano. One of the speakers, Harry S. White, 85, who has lived in Am elia community for 70 years, gave a talk of pioneer days. Harold Colburn, vice-president, presented the adult award to Mr. and Mrs. Howard Manson of O’ Neill. Entertainment was furnish ed by Mr. and Mrs. Billy Held and daughter, Kay, who demon strated the twirling of ropes. Bobbie Reimers of Inman played his accordian and guitar. Chet Randolph, farm director of radio station WNAX, presented the station youth award to Helen Martens for “outstanding work in youth groups”. Mr. Randolph also tape-recorded this presentation for a broadcast. State Rural Youth Leader Charles Martin of Lincoln, made closing remarks. Wildlife Plantings Planned in Holt As in the past the Holt county soil conservation district is co operating with the state game commission in the planting of wildlife areas in the county. Se lection for the 1956 plantings will be made within the next few weeks. Anyone interested in such plantings should contact the Holt soil conservation district office right away to be considered for 1956. Braves Plan Second School— The Milwaukee Braves will conduct their second annual base ball school at Rushville this year, it was officially announced by General Manager John Quinn of the Milwaukee club. The dates have been set for June 15, 16 and 17. Those interested in obtaining further information may contact or write to Gene M. Leahy, box 57, Rushville, or A. P. Jaszkow iak at O’Neill. POPPIES ON MAY 28 Simonson unit 93 of the Am erican Legion auxiliary will sell poppies in O’Neill on Saturday, May 28. The Fox Ice Cream store will be used as poppy headquar ters. Members of the Junior aux iliary will sell. Kieth Gibson . . . athlete of the year. WSTC President Addresses Grads Absentee Airman Is Diploma Winner EWING—Speaking on “Hori zons Unlimited”, Dr. John Rice, president of Wayne State Teach ers college, gave the commence ment address Wednesday night May 11, at the Ewing high school. The valedictory address, “Gol den Key to Success” was given by Diane Baum, who received the University of Nebraska regents’ scholorship and a scholorship to Creighton university, Omaha. The salutatorian, Rosalie Spittler, gave an address, “A Modern Dio gene”. She was awarded a scho larship to St. Mary’s college, Om aha. Helen Rotherham was given the teachers college sscholarship, and Neal Scheer was awarded the Milford trade school scholarship. The Norfolk Junior college scho llarship was won by Bethyl Dan iels. Mrs. S. S. Schlotman pre sented the awards. Keith Gibson was presented the northeast Nebraska athlete of the year award trophy and a certifi cate by a representative of the Norfolk Daily News and radio station WJAG. Gibson lettered in football and basketball as a freshman but was out of competition as a sopho more because of rheumatic fever. During his senior year he scored 179 points in basketball. He rated the all-Holt county football team and has accumulated 26 medals in track, including 18 first place medals. He contemplates attend ing the University of Nebraska. Mrs. Beulah Black presented the eigth grade graduating class. Larry Rotherham received the honors for the highest grade with Carolyn Tams a close second. Others on the list were Sharon Kropp, Jerry Hahlbeck and Glor ia Schroeder. The members of the senior class are Diane Baum, Benetta Bollwitt, Franklin Bollwitt, Mar vin Carl, Bethyl Daniels, John Funk, Keith Gibson, Walter Hand, Bonnell Jefferies, Mary Ann Kal lhoff, Donna Mlnarik, Ronnie Neisius, Geraldine Rotherham, Helen Rotherham, Norma Ruroe de, Neal Scheer, Doris Ann Spahn, Leo Spes, Rosalie Spittler, Shir ley Stamp, Jerome Thoendel, Rollie Tuttle, Betty Ann Van Vleck and James Wulf. Melvin Pruden, now serving in the air force, will also be present ed his diploma. He has completed his high school course since join ing the air force. Supt. L. M. Carter was class sponsor. Spittler . . . salatatorian ENTERS ARMY VENUS—Roy Brookhouser, soi of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brook houser of Venus, left for Omahe Thursday, May 12. where he wil enter the army. "Tie will leave Omaha for Ft. Riley, Kans. where he will receive basic train ing. Fish Management to Be Aired— A tape recording made at a re cent fish management meeting held at the Holt county soil conservation district office in O’ Neill will be aired over WNAX at 7:30 Thursday, May 19, on the farm forum program. On the tape Bob Hill, local technician, inter viewed Clayton Gokie, Murray M e 11 o r, Frank Brady, Dale French, James Rooney and M. G. French. Hold Steak Fry— The HVW club entertained at a steak fry last Thursday evening at the countryy club. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Johnson entertained the group at their home following dinner. High bridge scores were won by Mrs. Palmer Skulborstad and Mr. Johnson. Plans Dance— Company D, O’Neill’s national guard unit, has scheduled a bene fit dance to be held Saturday, June 4, at the American Legion ballroom. Proceeds will be used to purchase athletic equipment for the unit. All guard members are selling tickets. Honors Son— ATKINSON — Mr. and Mrs. Alex Cleary entertained about 50 guests at a buffet supper Tuesday evening in honor of their son, Francis, who was a member of the graduating class at St. Jo seph’s hall. Birthday Noted— Mr. and Mrs. John Harbottle entertained 10 children at a pic nic supper Tuesday, May IQ, honoring their daughter, Miss SUr san, oh her seventh birthday an niversary. TT Gideons to Elect— The Gideon society will meet Friday evening at the Wesleyan Methodist church at 8 o’clock. There will be an election of offi cers. Guild to Meet— St. Ann’s Guild with Mrs. John DeWitt as chairman will enter tain members of St. Patrick’s Al tar society Thursday evening at St. Mary’s gymnasium. On Buying Trip— Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Jaszkowiak will depart Sunday by train for Kansas City, Mo., on a buying trip for their Western Auto store. O’Neill News The Woman’s Society of the O’Neill Methodist church are holding a rummage sale in the Marcellus building west of the O’Neill cleaners, Thurs., FrL, & Sat, May 20, 21 and 22. 3c Mr. and Mrs. Clyde McKenzie, jr., and Douglas visited her fa ther, Clyde Streeter, Sunday at the Veterans hospital in Grand Island where he is a patient. They were guests, too, at the home of her brother and sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Streeter. i Dean Perry called at the George Skopec home Friday. Weekend houseguests at the borne of Dr. and Mrs. Edward Gleeson were her mother, Mrs. P. J. Donohue of Bonesteel, S.D.; her brother, Parnell Donohue, also of Bonesteel, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devoy of Sioux City. Legal Notice (First pub. May 19, 1955) NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Sealed proposals will be re ceived by the City Clerk of O’ Neill, Nebraska, at his office un til 2:00 p.m. on June 10, 1955, and at that time publicly opened and read for the furnishing of labor, materials and equipment for drill ing and installing a city water well and pumping apparatus, and for moving and re-installation oi certain water pumping apparatus, of the City in present wells De tailed plans and • specifications may be obtained from the City Clerk. Bidders must accompany bid with certified check in the amount of 5% of the amount oi bid to guarantee that bidder will execute contract and file required bond if successful. The City re serves the right to waive infor malities and irregularities and to make awards on bids which fur nish the equipment that will* in their opinion serve the best in terests of the City, or to reject any or all bids. The Engineer’s estimate of the i total cost of such project is the sum of $12,000.00. Dated this 18th of May, 1955. City of O’Neill, Nebraska A. MARCELLUS, Mayor O. D. FRENCH, City Clerk 3-5c Weatherman ‘Stapo’ Pulls Plug and Rejoices Over Rain On Wednesday, May 11, Ed Stapowich, chief of the Omaha weather bureau, dropped in at The Frontier office and in an in terview, predicted rain soon. On the Saturday, May 14, “Voice of The Frontier” radio program, Mr. Stapowich went out on a fleecy cloud in a tape-re corded interview. He talked about rivers of air, saw hope in recent rains in Texas, Oklahoma and Colorado, and climaxed the inter view by predicting rain in the O’Neill vicinity and Sandhills area “within a few days”. Tuesday it rained. Wednesday morning Mr. Stap owich called The Frontier by telephone and was pleased as punch to learn detailed reports of moisture received the day t>efore in the parched north-central Ne braska area. “You can tell those O’Neill folk there’ll be cooler weather and they can expect more showers Wednesday night and Thursday,” he gleefully explained. Emmet Methodists Redecorate Church EMMET — The Methodist church will hold special services of dedication as it marks the con clusion of the largest part of the program of beautifying the church. The service of dedication will take place on the evening of Friday, May 27, beginning at 7 o’clock. The observance will begin with a covered dish supper. The ser vice in the sanctuary, led by the minister, Rev. Wallace B. Smith, will get underway at about 8:30 p.m. Music will be provided by Mrs. G. O. Cole at the piano, a vocal solo by Mrs. Grant Peacock of O’Neill, and congregational singing. The public is invited to attend. Frontier for printing! Rock Falls News Mr. and Mrs. James Curran, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Curran and Mr. and Mrs. Jim McNulty at tended the Shoemaker sale near Chambers on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Johnson were supper guests and spent a pleasant evening Monday at the Dan Rakes home in O’Neill. Alden Breier, Lonnie and Phil lip called at Theresa Breiner’s in O’Neill Monday. Elwin Grutsch was a Saturday evening caller at the James Cur ran home. Mr. and Mrs. Lou Brown and children visited at the Don Hynes home Wednesnay evening, May 11. Wednesday, May 11, Mrs. Al bert Wlidtfeldt and Mrs. Lyle Ve quist took the teacher and pupils of district 33 to O’Neill to attend The eighth grade promotion exer cises. The children sang in the rural chorus. The school term will close with a picnic supper and a short program this evening (Thursday). Mary Jo Curran visited school district 33 Friday. Her school had closed earlier in the week. Ewing News Mr. and Mrs. Richard Edwards and children were guests on Sun day, May 8, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Shilousky and family at Orchard. Mrs. William Spence entertain ed the officers of the Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church Wednesday afternoon, May 11, at her home. Fourth quarterly and annual re ports were made out by the var ious secretaries. Strawberry shortcake and ice tea were served for refreshments. MARRIAGE LICENSE Carl Ervin Baggett of Stuart and Bernadette E. Kruger of Stu art, May 16. Frontier for printing! Sick & Injured EWING—Leslie Cary is recov ering from a brain concussion and injuries to his face and eye suffered recently enroute to his home from" the Gavin’s Point dam, where he has been employed. A former resident of Ewing, he was hospitalized in Sioux City. . . Mrs. Lyle Dierks spent Monday and Tuesday in Omaha for a medical checkup. . . Robert Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, is ill with rheumatic fever and will be bedfast for at least three weeks. A card or letter will cheer him. .. Mrs. Hazel Kimes and son, Dal, returned home Tuesday from Omaha where Dal had undergone surgery on his feet at the Chil dren’s Memorial hospital. He is making satisfactory progress but is confined to his bed much of the time. Both feet are in casts, which he will wear for four weeks. CHAMBERS— Connie Werner had the misfortune to step on some object in the water while on a school picnic at Valentine last Thursday, severely cutting her foot. The wound required several stitches. . . Mr. and Mrs. George Hodgson of Chugwater, Wyo., came last Thursday to see her father, Walt Richards, who is ill at his home in Chambers. Mr. Hodgson returned home Satur day. Mrs. Hodgson remained to help care for Mr. Richards. Clar ence Richards of Powell, Wyo., came Saturday and stayed until Sunday. . . Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Werner, Dennis and Connie vis ited his mother at the Atkinson hospital Sunday. . . Patty Hoge had her tonsils and 2 small tu mors removed at a Norfolk hos pital Saturday, May 14. O’NEILL—Mrs. John Davidson has returned to her duties at the O’Neill Production Credit offices, having been hospitalized. . , Mrs. William Grothe, sr., is convalesc ing at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Earl Farr, having been re leased from St. Anthony’s hospi tal. . . Joan Lansworth suffer ed an injured finger when her hand was caught in an auto door. . . . Mrs. Alice Eidenmiller, who recently was released from St. Anthony’s hospital, is making an extended visit with her daughter, Mrs. L. A. Serck, in Denver, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Campbell were to depart today (Thursday) for Rochester, Minn., for medical attention. DELOIT—Mrs. Clarence Carter is a patient at the Neligh hospi tal. Her condition is described as ‘fair.” . . Fred Forslund has been a patient at the O’Neill hospital suffering with pneumonia. . . Robert Miller, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller is suffer ing rheumatic fever. Robert is a student in the Ewing high school. RIVERSIDE — Dennis Napier, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Al fred Napier, took ill very sudden ly Saturday noon and was taken by ambulance to the Children’s Memorial hospital in Omaha. His condition is reported as somewhat improved. EMMET—Dercy Abart entered the Veteran’s hospital at Grand Island on Friday, May 13. . . Jer rold Dusatko returned home on Wednesday from the hospital at Sioux City and is a little im proved. SPENCER—Mrs. Glen Tomlin son of Spencer returned to the hospital at Lynch Monday even ing. Mrs. Tomlinson was released from Sacred Heart hospital about three weeks ago. R E D B 1 R D Mrs. Howard Graham has been at the Lynch hospital all week suffering from hives. . . Betty Mashino, a Se venth grader at the Redbird school, underwent an appendicitis operation last week at Lynch. Mrs. Gaughenbaugh Here— Mrs. Bessie Gaughenbaugh of Fairbury and her daughter, Mrs Earl (Mabel) Clinkenbeard of Sioux City, la., visited Monday with their niece and cousin, Miss Ruth Harnish. The Gau’ghen baughs are former residents of O’Neill. Mr. Gaughenbaugh for merly operated a flour mill here. Notes Blrthdate— Mrs. John N. Schmit entertain ed a number of guests Wednes day evening in honor of her hus band who celebrated his birthday anniversary also her sister, Mrs. Alfred Straka of Atkinson, whose birthday was Sunday. ° The Frontier appreciates re ceiving your news. Phone calls on Mondays and Tuesdays insure publication. INSURANCE Insurance of All Kindi Bonds — Notary Public 20% SAVINGS ON YOUR PREMIUMS RELIABLE COMPANIES PROMPT SETTLEMENTS Office' in Gillespie Radio Bldg. PHONE 114 or 218 -r- O'NEILL — L. G. 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