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“Voice of The Frontier** TWELVE PAGES * Mon. — Wed. — Sat. BflBpages 1 to 1 2 9:30-10 A.M. — 780 k.c. North-Central Nebraska’s BIGGEST Newspaper VolurAe 75.—Number 6. O’Neill, Nebraska, Thursday, June 9, 1955. Seven Cents o Member of Class of *92 Receives Recognition i...JtA. -/a.. - :*«. TtfLfc v Mrs. Leslie . . gets trial. • ‘Train-Saving’ Passed by Unicam Nelson’s LB 554 Gets 27-11 Approval The legislature Monday pass o ed a bill to allow the Chicago & North Western railroad to contin > ue operating its last passenger train between Omaha and Chad ron. The save-the-trains bill, LB 554, passed by a 27-11 margin, had been sought by northern Ne braska residents. It permits the train to drop its flagman and cut costs in the pro cess by modifying the full crew law as applied to situation where one train with two or less pas senger runs only one time each way daily. The savings will be a bout $30,000 per year. The railroad brotherhoods had fought the hill with res trictive amendments and at tempts to kill it. State Sen. Frank Nelson of O’ Neill initiated the bill after the deadline had passed for introduc ing bills in the 1955 session. He induced the judiciary committee to conduct a public hearing at which officers and directors of Save-the-Trains association ap peared. Testifying against LB 554 were rail brotherhood lobbyists from all the major railroads in the state. Deadlocked in the initial vote to report out LB 554, the judiciary committee went into extrordinary session a few hours before all Mils in com mittee were to be killed. Senator Nelson gathered strength on his proposal as the bill moved along and now LB 554 awaits only the signature of Gov. ° Victor Anderson. Had it re ceived two more votes, LB 554 would have become law without the signature. LB 558, a bill jointly introduc ed” by Nelson and Sen. Earl Lee of Fremont, was passed 40-0 with an emergency clause. This law authorizes the state Tailway com mission to make grain warehouse inspection reports available to federal agents. Bums Prove Fatal to William Townsend PAGE—Mrs. John Gray re ceived word from Lee Hunter at Osage, Wyo., Tuesday, that Wil liam Townsend had died from burns he had received Sunday morning when a gas furnace that he was standing in front of ex ploded. The house was not burn ed but was badly damaged by the explosion. Survivors include: Widow'—An na; three sons—Waldon, Clinton and William; two daughters—Ze ola and Verna. A brother, C. A. Townsend of Page and a sister, Mrs. Jessie Swain of Rapid City. Mrs. Townsend was one of the members of a family of 14 chil dren of Mr. and Mrs. Walt Towm send. He was reared at Page and lived here many years. Funeral, services will be con ducted today (Thursday) at Osage, Wyo. Flying Cross-Country— Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Chambers of Dubuque, la., arrived Sunday to visit at the home of his mother, Mrs. C. H. Chambers, and broth er-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Asher, and family. Mr. and Mrs. Chambers were also guests at the H. G. Kruse heme. They were enroute to San Fran cispo, Calif., by plane and con tinued their journey Monday. Equalization Board ®. in Session— The Holt county board of sup ervisors Wednesday heard from taxpayers protesting the latest real estate values. The board will continue in session today (Thurs day,andnew hearing dates vrill be announced. BACK FROM GERMANY Cpl. Telford L. Grim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Grim of Ewing, arrived from Germany on Saturday. He received his dis charge at Ft. Sheridan, 111. He will join his wife who lives at Verdigre. Annual Breakfast— The Catholics Daughters held their annual breakfast Sunday morning at the K of C hall. Breakfast was served by the Knights of Columbus. NEW MEMBER ATKINSON—Earl Coxbill has o o been sworn in as a new member of the Atkinson city schools board of education. o h _ By MAUDE SILVERSTRAND ATKINSON — Two hundred thirty-five members and guests of the Atkinson High School Alumni association attended the golden anniversary banquet and pro gram held in the school auditori um on Monday evening, June C. Toastmaster for the evening was Ned Shaw of Bassett. The classes of 1905, 1930, 1339 and 1955 were singled for special recognition. The class of 1905 because this was also the 50th anniversary of its graduation; the class of 1330 because it was the 25th anniver sary; the class of 1939 because it was the largest class ever to grad uate from the school—50 mem bers; the class of 1955 received special recognition because the association wanted to welcome its newest members. Speakers were members of the 1905 class—Leroy Richards, An na Torpy Galligan and Lewis Mil ler. Two who were graduated be fore the turn of the century, Mrs. Mattie (Copp) Leslie and Tillie Nightengale Galligan, were presented corsages from the organization by the toast master. Mrs. Leslie, 82, was the eldest member of the alumni present. She graduated in 1892 when the high school was expanded to 11 grades. Mrs. Leslie, who was born near Northfield, Minn., moved when a small child to Montevideo, Minn., From there she came with her parents to Holt in 1880. She has been a widow for many years, and has two daughters—Mrs. Eu gene (Hazel) Lee of Norfolk and Mrs. Floyd (Grace) Spindler of Atkinson; also two grandchildren —Mrs. C. R. (Doris Lee) Carey and Arthur Lee, both of Norfolk, and one great-granddaughter, Cheryl Carey. At present Mrs. Leslie resides in a dwelling next door to the Galyen Motor company. She mov ed to that dwelling in 1914 with her aged mother, who was retir ing from the farm northeast of Atkinson. Her daughter, T4rs. Spindler, and Mr. Spindler live with her. One other member of the class of ’92 is still living—Miss Lillie Gallaher, who was a teacher for many years. Miss Gallaher now resides in Long Beach, Calif. Letters were read from Nellie Fisher Thornton and Flora Peck Butler, both members of the 1905 class. Charles Donnelly of Rapid City, S.D., on behalf of the class of 1908, presented a picture of the Rushmore memorial to the asso ciation. The photo will hang in the assembly room of the high school as a reminder of the great men of the country. Others on the program were Raymer Funk, Bob Wilbern, Cin dy Enbody and Stevie Duval. Cindy and Stevie, who are small children, represented the class of 1955 in the initiation skit. Flor ence Boetcher presented the wel come to the alumni; Don Davis gave the response, and Gary Small gave the response for the seniors of 1955. Officers elected for the coming year are: Quentin Hickok, presi dent; Dorothy Frickel Hoffman, vice-president; Robert Martens, jr., secretary, and Anna Pelcer Spence, treasurer. Mrs. Leslie, in a tape-re corded interview heard on the Wednesday “Voice of The Fron tier” program, said she receiv ed her early education in Holt rural schools. She had been in frail health and when admitted to Atkinson high the authorities told her it was on a trial basis. Courses studied included phys ical geography, algebra, chemis try, botany, natural science, ge ometry, word analysis. She and several other members of the class immediately began to teach school. Mrs. Leslie, whose maiden l ame was Mattie Copp, taught several years southwest of Fm met; also one year in Pierce coun ty. She was married May 5, 1898. Another former graduate, Will Spindler, author of numerous books on pioneer and Indian lore in this region, was present for Monday’s reunion and reminisced with Mrs. Leslie. Hansen Is Regaining Memory Rancher, 28, Object of Search, Gets Home in Dazed Condition AMELIA—John Hansen mark ed his 28th birthday anniversary Tuesday in Atkinson Memorial hospital by showing signs of con sciousness. His condition Wed nesday was described as “very much improved.” Hansen had gone to a pasture north of Amelia on horseback on Wednesday morning, June 1, to look after his cattle. When he failed to return that evening, his mother, Mrs. Maude Hansei., set out to look for him. She became exhausted during her futile search and had to return home as dark ness set in. The young rancher groped his way afoot to the ranch house about 3 o’clock the next morning (Thursday). He was in a dazed condition. A doctor was sumnino ed and he was taken to the hospi tal where he was found to be suf fering a brain concussion, an in jured shoulder and damaged knee. Because he was in a semi-con scious state, the man could not explain what happened. It was theorized by members of his fam ily that he was either thrown from the horse or the horse fell on him. Wednesday at the hospital, Hansen, who is single, was begin ning to recognize his mother and hospital attendants, but could not offer any details of the accident. Attendants said he would recov er. Servicemen Reunite at Dinner— John Joe Uhl, Pat Hickey, Donald Beckwith, Ralph and Ted Lindberg and Allen Martin met Monday night at the M&M cafe for a dinner. The boys entered the service at the same time and all have been discharged after serving for two years. Authorities Free Pair After Quizzing Veldon Godel, clerk in Peter sen’s Clothing store, last Thurs day noon reported to Holt Coun ty Sheriff Leo Tom jack two strange men entered the store. One engaged Godel in conversa tion at the rear of the store and the other, Godel believed, stuffed some men’s clothing into the suit case. When the two left, Godel glimpsed the license plates on an auto in which he thought the two men were fleeing. A road block at West Point later in the day stopped the car. Two occupants were brought to O’Neill Friday for questioning and later were released. Tomjack said he could not find sufficient evidence to hold the pair, whose ages ranged from 30 to 35-years old. The two who were questioned here were said to be known by Kenneth Kitts, well-known Oma ha outlaw. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pappenhei mer off Woodside, Long Island, N.Y., arrived Wednesday for a two week’s visit with their daughter, Mrs. Phil Cohn, and family. They flew to O’Neill from Rapid City, S.D., where they had been visiting their son, Robert, and family. Tune in “Voice of The Fron tier”, thrice weekly! Norris Schroeder Is Banquet Speaker Norris Schroeder of Ft. Collins, Colo., for mer Wayne county farmer and former member of the Nebraska legislature, Wednesday evening, June 1, addressed 148 persons at a banquet here in connection with the two-day northern great plains area conference of the National Associa tion of Soil Conservation District Supervisors. Mr. Schroeder is shown speaking. Seated (left to-right). Waters Davis of League City, Tex.; Noland Fuqua of Duncan, Okla.; Rev. J. Olen Kennell of O’Neill; Mrs. Conklin of Western; Former U.S. Sen. Eva Bowring of Merriman, and Former U.S. Sen. Hazel Abel of Lincoln. Mrs. Bowring spoke to the women’s auxiliary at breakfast on Thursday; Mrs. Abel was lunch eon speaker. (See story on page 2, pictures on pages 3, 4, 11.)—The Frontier Photos. Borg Accepts Jaycee Charter Dwayne Borg (in white coat) formally ac cepts a Junior Chamber of Commerce charter from Hugh McKenna of Omaha during charter night ceremonies here Sunday. McKenna, native O’Neillite, former Nebraska Jaycee president and candidate for national Jaycee president, was principal speaker. Borg heads the newly-formed O’Neill chapter. Seated (left-to-right): Mrs. Borg, Mrs. Cecil Baker, Mrs. George Janousek, Mr. Janousek. The latter is vice-president of the O’Neill chapter. One hundred and twenty attended the banquet. Cairo Pastor Assigned Here Reverend Smith to Western Churches The annual Nebraska Methodist conference closed Sunday, June 5, at North Platte. Rev. Jay I.aVerne Jay will re turn for his fifth year as nead of the northeast Nebraska dis trict, with headquarters in O’ Neill. Rev. Glenn Kennicott of Cairo has been assigned to the O’Neill-Emmet Methodist church es, succeeding Rev. Wallace B. Smith, who has been assigned to the churches at Henry and Ly man. Rev. E. G. Hughes will return to the Atkinson church for his sixth year. Rev. Anna Nelson has been reassigned to the Monowi and Lynch Methodist churches for her third year. The Spencer and Bristow churches will be served by Rev. Clyde A. Wells, formerly of Crab Orchard. Rev. C. E. Copley will return to Neligh for his second year. Rev. Russell Schaffer, jr., returns to Bassett. Rev. Merle J. Hodgkin returns to the combination Cham bers-Amelia parish for his second year. The Page-Inman parish will be served for the third year by Pev. Lisle Mewmaw. Rev. J. M. Eth eredge moves from Dixon to the Methodist assignment at Royal. Miles Elected C of C President Election of off’cers dominated the business session at Monday evening’s dinner meeting of the Chamber of Commerce held at the M&M cafe. John C. Watson presided in the absence of Don Petersen, retiring president, v/ho was out-of-town. New officers: G. E. Miles, president; Lew White, first vice-president; Harry R. Smith, second vice-president"; Leo Moore, A. P. Jaszkowiak and Clarence Ernst, members of the board of directors. All are new officers. Archie Bright was reelected treasurer. Spittler Graduates from Dental College EWING— Leo Spittler, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Spittler of Ew ing, was graduated Thursday, June 2, from the Creighton uni versity college of dentistry, Om aha. He was graduated from Ew ing high school in 1944, served in the marines until 1946, when he entered Creighton. MAN KILLED VALENTINE—George W. Fer ris, 33, of Valentine was lulled early Sunday in a two-car col lision on the west city limits. Isa Brundage, 81, Expires at Norfolk Reared in Northern Holt County Mrs. Isa Brundage, 81, widow of the late Alonzo Brundage, died Tuesday, June 7, in Norfolk. Funeral services will be con ducted at 2 p.m., Friday, June 10, from the Methodist church in O’ Neill with Rev. J. Olen Kennell, pastor of First Presbyterian church, officiating. The body will lie in state between 7 and 9 o’ clock this evening (Thursday) in Biglin’s funeral chapel. Pallbearers chosen are Ben Sanders, Ralph Young, Clyde Bowden, Glen Ridgeway, Thomas Liddy and Emmet Slaight. The late Isa Lansworth Brun dage daughter of Peter J. and Anna Marie Myrland Lans worth, was born at Madison, Wise., December 31, 1873. She grew to womanhood on the family homestead in northern Holt county, where she attended rural schools, later attending O’ Neill high school. She became a teacher for two years. Later she came to O’Neill where she was as sociated with a local merchandise store as sales lady for a number of years. On January 29, 1902, she was united in marriage with Alonzp Brundage. The ceremony was performed at O’Neill. To this un ion were born two children, Chauncey L. and Joy Leona, both passing away in early infancy. Mr. Brundage died in 1935. Following their marriage, Mr. and Mrs. Brundage moved to Omaha where she continued to reside for more than 50 years. In the fall of 1952, her health failed to the extent that she could no longer live alone. She came to O’Neill to make her home with her sisters. In June, 1953, she went to Nor folk where she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Grace Ham merlun, until her death. During her residence in Omaha Mrs. Brundage affiliated with the YWCA in social work. She was a lfietime member of the so ciety. In her earlier teaching and school days Mrs. Brundage was active in church and communi ty social work. She possessed a fine singing voice and was a member of church and com munity choirs. Survivors include: Brothers — John and Harry Lansworth, both of O’Neill; Robert of Hastings; Peter J. of Silverdale, Wash.; sisters—Mrs. Claire Van Hove of Bristow; Mrs. Ella Manson of O' Neill; Mrs. Mabel Kerns of St. Joseph, Mo.; Mrs. Goldie Liddy of Lincoln; Mrs. Nellie Boshart of O’Neill; Mrs. Carl Widtfeldt of O'Neill; Mrs. Grace Hammerlun of Norfolk. “Voice of The Frontier” starts at 9:30 a.m., each Monday, Wed nesday and Saturday, WJAG. Throngs Expected for 2-Day Rodeo Boosters Hailed a s ‘Rainmakers’ Large throngs are expected to attend the second annual O’Neill rodeo, with purses totaling $1, 500, to be held Sunday and Mon day, June 12 and 13. It is an RCA-approved event sponsored by the O’Neill Saddle club in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Junior Cham ber of Commerce. There will be two perfor mances Sunday, June 12, after noon and evening, and another Monday afternoon. Monday eve ning there will be a cutting horse contest and bullfighting act. The former is approved by the National Horse Assn. There will be a Brahma bullfighting exhibition as well. Rodeo events will be bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bull-dogging and Brah ma bull riding. In charge of contract acts are J. W. Stoker, Miss Virgina Robin son, Jimmy Murphy and Miss Shirley Plugge. Clowns and bull fighters are Ike Tacker, Jimmy Schumacker and Stilwel Shorty. Rodeo booster trips w'ere made Saturday night and Wednesday night. The boosters were self styled rainmakers at most stops east of here in connection with Saturday’s trip. One group went to Burke, S.D., Wednesday night, stopping off at intermediate points, and another went to Ains worth, also stopping at points in between. The band accompanied; the boosters who went west. Mrs. Walter Ferris Dies in Atkinson ATKINSON — Mrs. Walter (Gladys) Ferris, 52, died at 3:10 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, at her home here. She had been ill for several months and hospitalized in Omaha since March. Her health steadily declined during the win ter and spring. Funeral services will be con ducted at 2 p.m., Friday, June 10, at the Seger funeral chapel. Rev. Frank Payas will officiate and burial will be in Woodlawn ceme tery. The late Mrs. Ferris, whose maiden name was Gladys Gray, was born February 23, 1903, in Iowa, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gray. She attended school in Atkinson. Survivors include: Widower — Walter; sons — Forrest Clark of O’Neill and Ervin Clark of Atkin son; daughter—Mrs. lone Gibbis of Winfield, Kans.; mother — Mrs. Effie Porter; sisters — Mrs. Sylvia Simmons of Tacoma, Wash , who is visiting here, and Mrs. George Green of Enid, Ok'.a.; half-sisters—Mrs. Orville (Violet) Neal and Mrs. Clyde (Pansy) Neal, both of O’Neill; brothers— Robert Porter of Sidney; Earl and Lester Porter, both of Atkin son; Charles Porter of Battle Creek; four grandchilhren. ’ Switch Made in Paying Water Bills Mayor Alva Marcellus has an nounced effective Monday, June 13 all water department bills will become payable at the office in the new city lounge, located in the Yantzi building, located one half block south of the traffic signal. For the past eight years City Clerk O. D. French has been receiving water payments at the O’Neill Nationalf bank. The new mayor this week said the city police have been instruc ted to clamp down on autoists and truckers who have noisy muff lers. “We will invoke an old law,” the mayor declared, “in order to eliminate the noisy mufflers on our streets. This will apply to trucks as well as to passen ger cars.” The city council met Tuesday evening and wrestled with the problem of coordinating police calls with the radio-equipped Holt county sheriff’s office. County Sheriff Leo Tomjack sat in for a portion of the meeting. The two-hour parking restric tion will go into effect June 15. The ordinance applies to two blocks on Douglas between Third and Fifth; one block north on Fourth and one block south cn Fourth; one-half black north and south off Douglas on Third and Fifth streets. The two-hour zones will be well-marked, the mayor said. SCHWARTZ TO ARIZONA ATKINSON — John Schwartz, bandmaster at Atkinson high school the past three years, has accepted a position as instru mental music instructor in the Nogales, Ariz., city schools. He and his family will leave here in August. Region Gets More Rain; Crops Gain Cattle Runs at Sale Marts Drop Off as Pastures Freshen Beneficial rains fell Friday and Saturday in the O’Neill region. A short-lived shower about 9 o’clock Thursday evening netted .08 of an inch; Saturday night a slow, steady rain added .57, and Mon day afternoon another .08 was received. Inland Anderson, who resides 10 miles north of Newport, said Monday his locality had received three inches of rainfall in 10 days, including about an eighth of an inch Saturday night. However, Newport received a quarter of an inch in the same shower. Amelia has received some wonderful rains the past week. The Chambers community has received nearly three inches of moisture during the past two wee£$. About .57 of an inch was sported in Chambers Saturday %ht but in places near Cham bers from three-fourths of an inch to one inch was received. Deloit welcomed 1 Vt inches during showers received Friday and Saturday. Not since June 20, 1954, had the Deloit com munity received a rain that to taled up to an Inch. Ewing was blessed with a Lwo incher Friday afternoon, darting about 2:30. The same storm clouds were credited with delivering a half-inch at Bartlett and up to three inches in the Erieson vicin ity. Northern Holt county received good showers Friday. A. T. Crumiy of the Page com munity said Saturday’s shower netted .90 of an inch. Crumiy, who was troubled last year by cutworms in alfalfa, said the worms had done a thorough job on corn planted a month ago. He said he was having to replant and spray at the same time. Rain has been the rule in the sandhills during the past fort night. Most areas now report am ple moisture but will be needing more rain to make a normal hay crop. Both range and haylands have taken on a greener hue since the drouth lvas broken. Sale of cattle has been slowed. Runs at the cattle marts dropped off sharply when rain set in. Week’s weather summary: Hi Lo Prec. June 2 .87 69 June 3 .83 61 .08 June 4 .74 47 .07 June 5 .73 52 .57 June 6 .71 52 .08 June 7 .79 43 June 8 .77 52 Total . ,. .80 BASTIAN TO CRETE James Bastian, former O’Neill high vocal music instructor, has been signed to teach piano at * Doane college, Crete. He went from O’Neill to Carroll, la. Frontier for printing! Tushlas in Golden Wedding ATKINSON — One hundred thirty-five guests called at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tush la here on Sunday, June 5, to ex t e n d congratulations on the couple’s golden wedding anmvt r sary. Preparations for the family dinner at noon and the reception from 2 until 5 p.m., were made by their daughters and daughters in-law. The serving table and dining room were decorated with yellow carnations. The three-tier c<*ke was baked by the three daugh ters and was decorated by Mrs. Vera Humphrey. Servers were the daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Mar querite) Regal and Mrs. Joe (Kathleen) Deermen and their daughter-in-law, Mrs. Francis Tushla. The couple’s granddaugh ter, Carol Tushla, also assisted in serving. Mrs. Edward (Helen) Binder of Inglewood, Calif., another daugh ter, had charge of the guest book. Miss Donna Regal, a granddaugh ter, was in charge of the gifts. Mrs. Tushla’s gown was rose colored lace. She wore a gold colored corsage to match the bou tonniere worn by her husband. The daughters and daughters-in law appeared in blue. Among the many gifts re reived were gold watches from their children, gold rosaries in gold cases from the grandchildren and a television set from their son, Dr. Francis Tushla, and his family. They received other gifts and cards from their many friends' and relatives. Doctor Tushla lives at Auburn. One son, Donald of Big Bear Lake, Calif., and one grandson, Terry Tushla, were unable to at tend. Three daughters, one son and eight grandchildren, Carol, Richard and Dennis Tushla, Jim my, Larry, Jackie and Kenny Deermer and Donna Regal, were present. Mr. Tushla was born in Czechoslovakia and came to the United States as a 4-year old boy. His parents homestead ed in Holt county. Mrs. Tushla, the former Susan Steskal, was born 10 miles from O'Neill. They were married June 6, 3905, in St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Atkinson. Mr. Tushla purchased a farm 49 years ago. They retired from the farm in 1944. Two of their sons, Lewis and Harold, died during World War II. Lewis was kllied at Pearl Har bor and Harold, a navigator on a B-24 bomber, failed to return to his North African base after a bombing mission to Naples, Italy, February 15, 1943. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Tushla . . . two sons died in World War H.
