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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1955)
Receive Curtiss Awards at Fair— The following 4-H club mem bers are winners of free artificial insemination service for showing prize-winning dairy stock at the Holt county fair. Karen Brown of O’Neill, Ruth Hansen and Roland Hanser. both of Inman, Rodney Kennedy of Page, Ronald Chipps, Lyle Chipps and Linda Chipps, all of Cham bers, Mary Luebcke, Charlotte Luebcke and Jerilyn Luebcke, all of Page, Bernice Colman of In man and Kent Stauffer of Page. These awards are made by the Curtiss Candy Farms of Cary, 111., and their technician, Duane Gray of O’Neill. Visitors Depart— EWING—On Tuesday, Vernon Rockey took Richard Hersch, a friend who accompanied him from Ft. Lewis, Wash., and Miss Dee Rockey, both of whom had been guests at the Rockey home, to Norfolk where they continued on their way by bus, Miss Rockey to Sabetha, Kans., and Mr. Hersch to Del Norte, Colo. PLANT IN OPERATION STUART—The new seed office of the Stuart seed plant is almost completed. The seed plant is in full operation of cleaning seed. DR. DONALD E. DAVID OPTOMETRIST Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Phone 2101, Spencer, Nebr. ^———————^ Ewing Homemakers Serve Luncheon EWING—A noon day lunch eon was served in the homemak ing department of the Ewing public school on Wednesday, September 8, with the following officers of the Future Homemak ers of America for 1955-56 as guests: Maxine Noffke, president; Patsy Pollock, vice-president; Mona Mosel, second vice-pres ident; Sharon Schmidt, secre tary; Beverly Rotherham, treas urer; Sanda Shrader, historian; Mary Lois Noffke, parlimentar ian, Marilyn Finley, pianist; Ruth Scott, songleader; Lila Woeppel and Patricia Wright, re creation chairman; Vera Del Daniels, Janelle Hoke, Degree chairmen; Patricia Hahlbeck, news reporter; Maryetta Peter son, Iris Van Ostrand, Vivain Wright and Bernadine Keeler, committee chairman Miss Fern Pruden is the advisor of the Ewing chapter. Teaches Kindergarten— EWING— Miss Joellyn Eacker began her first term of school at McCool Junction Monday, Sep tember 5, where she is teaching kindergarten and elementary mu sic. Miss Eacker has been a stu dent at the University of Nebras ka for the past two years. She spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs Ralph Eacker, at Ewing. Mr. and Mrs. Dickie Fernau of Neligh spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. S. Brit tell. _ OHS Student Council Yet to Be Formed O’Neill high school class meet ings have been held, but all of ficers have not been elected. Stu dent council members have not all been chosen, thus the stu dent council is not yet complete. The pep club has elected cheer leaders for the coming year. Second team cheerleaders include Sharon Nelson and Betty Schultz. First team cheerleaders are Mar ilyn Carroll, Beverly Johnson, Shirley Schultz and Jackie Nor man. The annual sponsor, Miss Esther Kinnier, announced that the staff has been chosen with Shirley Schultz as editor and Roger Neimeyer as assistant edi tor. Unit Represented at District Meeting EWING—Plans were made at Thursday’s meeting of the Am erican Legion auxiliary, Sanders post 214, for the unit to partici pate in the parade on September 28—the date set for watermelon day. The county American Legion and auxiliary meeting will be held at Chambers, September 19. Sev eral members plan to attend. Sanders unit was well-repre setned Monday, September 12, a* the district meeting at O’Neill. Mrs. C. C. Hahlbeck, president, was in charge. Forty-seven mem bers have paid 1956 dues. Re freshments were served. Miss Marde Birmingham hon ored Miss Kathryn Judge Friday evening with a pre-nupital show er held at the Town House. Glenna Lou Strong Weds Albion Man NORFOLK — The Methodist church in Norfolk was the scene of a wedding Sunday, September 4, at 8 p.m., when Miss Glenna Lou Strong of Lincoln, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Strong of Norfolk, formerly of O’Neill, be came the bride of Lloyd Nay, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Nay of Al bion. Reverend Edgar officiated at the double-ring ceremony before an altar decorated with gold and bronze mums. Robert Phigard of Lincoln sang “Because” and “The Lord’s Pray er.” Mr. Strong gave his daughter in marriage. The bride chose a waltz - length gown created of chantilly type lace and tulle. The neckline was encircled with natural lace scallops and the molded sleeves taped to wrist tips. Beneath the tiny waist flar ed clouds of tulle gathered over a lace apron and her bouffant il lusion veil was caught by a lace shell hat banded with satin and seed pearls. Her only jewelry was a strand of pearls, a gift from the bridegroom. She carried a cascade bouquet of red roses. Mrs. Lawrence Stevens of Nor folk, sister of the bride, was ma tron-of-honor and Miss Jane Mc Clellan of Lincoln and Mrs. Rich ard G. Nelson of O’Neill were bridesmaids. L.uue Anarea weiuauier, cou sin of the bride, was flowergirl. The attendants appeared in identical gowns of neptune green taffeta. The softly draped bodice cf the dresses featured a shell neckline and brief sleeves capped with narrow bands of taffeta. The full skirts flared to waltz-length. They carried colonial bouquets of gold and bronze chrysanthemums. Bestman was Keith Bauman of Tilden. Ushers were Robert Phi gard of Lincoln and Wayne Strong, brother of the bride. The bridegroom and his attend ants were attired in tuxedos with white jackets and wore white car nation boutonnieres. Gary Wett laufer, cousin of the bride, who acted as ringbearer, also wore dark trousers and a white jacket. Terry Strong and Norman Wett laufer of Page, brother and cousin of the bride, were candlelighters. The bride’s mother chose a gray dress with gray accessories and Mrs. Nay, mother of the bridegroom, chose a blue lace dress with black accessories. Each wore a pink carnation corsage. The bride, who is employed by a Lincoln life insurance company, was graduated from the O’Neill high school. The bridegroom was graduated from the Albion high school and is a student at the University of Nebraska college of engineering. For traveling the bride chose a blue and tan suit with tan ac cessories. After a wedding trip to Den ver, Colo., the couple will be at home at 1025 South 15th, Lincoln. Following the ceremony, a re ception was held in the church parlors. Punch was poured by Mrs. Allen Swenson of Lincoln. Cake was cut by Miss Ann Would of Lincoln. Mrs. Gerald Wettlauf er helped with the serving. Mrs. Kenneth Wettlaufer of Page and Shirley Ditterman opened the gifts. Mrs. Theodore Strong of O’ Neill poured coffee and Mrs. Har riet Penner had charge of the Those from O’Neill who at tended the wedding included: Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wettlaufer, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Strong and son, Teddy, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Klingler and Mrs. Bessie Klmgler. From Page: Mr. and Mrs. Ken neth Wettlaufer and sons, Nor man and Danny, Mrs. Gerald Wettlaufer and son, Gary, Mr. and Mrs. George Wettlaufer and Andrea and Mrs. Louise Heese. Clubbers Learn About Teace Gardens’— CHAMBERS — The Beautiful Valley Garden club met Tuesday, September 6, at the home of Mrs Charles Spath. Fourteen members answered roll by telling of pests they had conquered and how. Mrs. E. A. Farrier conducted the business session. Election of officers for the new year followed: Mrs. Vern Sageser, president; Mrs. T. E. Newhouse, vice-president; Mrs. James Platt, secretary; Mrs. H. W. Hubbard, treasurer, and Mrs. Ralph Rees news reporter. A talk on “International Peace Gardens” was given by Mrs. George C. Smith. The Smith fam ily visited these gardens in North Dakota last summer. They are located near the Canadian bound ary, about 20 miles north of Dum seith, N.D. A portion of the gar dens is in Canada and the other portion in the United States. Mrs. Ray Hoffman served re freshments. Next meeting will be October 4 at the home of Mrs. C. V. Robertson. HUGHES REAPPOINTED Ted R. Hughes, Seward busi nessman and civic leader, has been reappointed to head the march of dimes drive in Nebras ka. Mrs. M. J. Wallace and Doc tor Robert Wallare returned Tuesday after a 10-day visit with her son in Wahoo, her daughter in Greeley and other relatives in Missouri. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Kersen brock and family visited Sunday at the Harold Conners home in Greeley. Mrs. Earl Eppenbach Opportunity Route O’Neill, Nebraska YOU ARE IKE GRAND PRIZE WINNER Thv MIDWEST'S Q ADMIRAL “COUNT THE CIRCLES” CONTEST" I r Special N itice_ . . . from the . . . ONEILL LIVESTOCK MARKET Our First Calf Sale of the Season WILL BE HELD FRIDAY, SEPT. 30TH THIS IS ONE WEEK earlier than 1954, but the cattle run is at least that far ahead of last year. We have had a lot of inquiry from the feeders wanting calves—many inquiries during the past two weeks. So everything shows a lot of promise of this first auc tion being a top calf sale. LET US KNOW early of the consignments you might have in or der that you might have maximum advantage of our advertising. Please let us know of your Thursday consignments ahead of time. The drouth conditions make it impera tive that we keep our runs in line with the weekly demand. Just call or write us of your Thursday consignments It’s good business on your part (REGULAR LIVESTOCK SALES EVERY THURSDAY) O’Neill Livestock Market Verne and Leigh Reynoldson, Sale Managers Phone 2 O’Neill ————— * State Department Commander Stanley Huffman of Elgin (right) presents a pin to the retiring district commander, Jerome Henn of Petersburg. Henn completed a two-year term. Mr. Henn also was presented a wrist watch. The next district American Le gion and auxiliary convention will be held at Tilden.—The Fron tier Photo. Chambers News Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Winter mote attended the state fair at Lincoln. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Griffis and two daughters of Lincoln visited Thursday and Friday, September 1 and 2, in the R. K. Platt home. Sunday, September 4, dinner were Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jutte, were Mr. and Mrs. William Jutte, Mr. and Mrs. Art Miller and and Glen. The occasion honored Mr. Jutte and Mr. Miller on their birthday anniversaries. After noon guests were Mr. and Mrs. Theo Moss. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Winter mote left Tuesday, September 6, for Riverton, Wyo. They were accompanied by Reed Grubb, who will visit his son, Francis, and wife, and Mrs. Esther Wood. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hodgkins of Modesta, Calif., recently visit ed with his brother, Rev. J. M. Hodgkins, and wife. ivir. and Mrs. Herman Holcomb returned recently from a vaca tion to Colorado and Utah. Miss Beverly Platt left Mon day, September 5, for her school duties at Greenville, S.C. Duane Porter departed Saturday, Sept ember 3, for Greenville, S.C. to enter college. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McClen ahan and boys left Saturday, September 3, for Omaha to en roll in Grace Bible college. They purchased a trailer house in which to live. Marilyn Walter left Tuesday, September 6, for Sioux City, where she will enter nurses training at the Lutheran hospital. Mrs. Joe Daas recently went to Moorcroft, Wyo., to visit her sister, Mrs. M. J. Tracy, and family. mr. tuiu lvns. rvoniaiue ,rei.ei son of Neligh were Sunday, September 4, visitors in the E. R. Carpenter home. James and Merlin Brotherton of Greeley, Colo., visited a few days recently with their grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Al derson. Mrs. Fred DeHart and son, Frederick, of Logan, la., visited recently with the former’s son, Edgar DeHart, and daughters, Mrs. Victor Harley, and Mrs. Harry Scott and Mrs. Elsie Doo little. The following relatives at tended a family^ reunion at the Guais Wintermote home Sunday, September 4: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cook and three boys of Los Angeles, Calif., Mr .and Mrs. William Phipps and children of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Rathbum and family of Ord, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Everette Wintermote and boys, Mrs. Harkins and Mrs. John Wintermote, all of Cham bers. Norman Walter came recently from Seaford, Del., where he has completed his vicarage to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Walter. He expects to leave this week for St. Louis, Mo., to at tend seminary. Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Gross nicklaus and children drove to Lincoln, Friday, September 1, to attend the state fair and to visit Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Winterstien Mi-, and Mrs. Lloyd Gleed and Doreen accompanied by Edith Grimes and Carolyn Wintermote left Monday, September 5, to attend a day at the state fair. Sunday, September 4, dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Anna Abers were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Parry of Monroe and Mr. and Mr. Bill Lloyd of Lindsay. After noon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Harley and two boys of Chambers. The group visited Mr. and Mrs. Louis Walter and boys in the evening. Riverside News A large crowd attended Carl Christon’s sale Friday. They re ported a good sale. Tommy Christon called long distance from Kermit, Tex., and talked to his folks before they left for Denver, Colo. The Chris tons departed early Monday morning to spend the winter in Colorado. Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Will Conner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hoag called on Nellie Conner Sunday afternoon. They found her “much improved.” Walter and Larry Hand of Ed ison visited with friends in this vicinity Friday. They attended the football game in the evening between Ewing and Bassett. Larry Hand ate dinner at the Grant Mott home. Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Mosel and Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Scheer at tended the state fair in Lincoln Tuesday and Wednesday, Septem ber 6 and 7. Neighbors called on Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery late Fri day evening. The newlyweds dis tributed candy bars after being serenaded. Mr. and Mrs. George Montgom ery visited at the Paul Good home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Gunter and Levon and James Gunter visited the Verl Gunter family at Crook ston Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Milford Wehenkel of Neligh were Friday visitors at the George and Robert Montgom ery homes. Sandra Shrader spent Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Septem ber 6-7, with Janell Hoke. Mona — Mosel and Sharon Schmidt were overnight guests of Lynette Helm ricks. The five girls accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Gunter to the state fair Wednesday, September 7. Mrs. Lynn Fry was honored guest at a birthday dinner at the Floyd Napier home Sunday. Other guests were her husband and children, Mr. and Mrs. Lorraine Montgomery and family and Mr. and Mrs. Dale Napier. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Napier and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Napier and girls visited at the Duane Jensen home in Newman Grove Tuesday evening, September 6. They also enjoyed the circus. Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Hoke and children were afternoon callers Sunday at the Robert Montgom ery home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Miller and Lou left for Denver, Colo., Tues day, September 6, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hadduck and family. Lou will leave there by train for Seattle, Wash., to resume her school duties. Pat Rotherham was a supper guest at the Bill Lofquest home Friday. Mr. and Mrs. William Robinson of Orchard called at the Nell Conner and D. E. Conner homes Sunday afternoon. Duane Hord and Levon Gunter visited at the Lafayette Gunter home near Hoskins Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Napier and girls were 6 o’clock dinner I guests Sunday at the Ralph Munn home. The Project club met at the Mary Napier home Tuesday af ternoon. The Free Methodist church and community had a “pounding" for Reverend Turner Tuesday, Sep tember 6. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Snyder of Page and Lois Sinard were Friday supper guests at the Bert Fink home. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Trowbridge called at the Howard Miller and Bert Fink homes one day last week. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Pollock and girls were Sunday dinrer guests at the Dave Pollock home. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Miller and Mrs. Ora Swtizer took Mrs. Dar 10I Switzer and children to Omaha Wednesday, September 7. They left by train for their home in Los Angeles, Calif. Dinner guests at the Howard Miller home Sunday were Leo Miller and family, Walter and Alice.. They were celebrating Leo and Becky’s birthday anniversa ries. Reverend and Mrs. Turner left Monday for Tabor, la., to visit relatives. Mrs. Bill Lofquest is working in the postoffice while Miss Fran ces Rotherham is on vacation. Fern, Norman and Wayne Pol lock ate dinner Sunday at the Al len Pollock home in Ewing. Report of Monday, September 12, Sale 190-230 lb. butchers. 16.15-16.85; top on 10 head with 75 head selling at 16.80. No heavy butchers. 12 head light butchers at 15.60. Sows to 300 lbs., 15.40-15.90; few smooth, 16.05. Sows, 300-400 lbs., 13.75-15.75. Sows, 400-500 lbs., 12.50-14.60. Pigs and light feeders, 4.60-14.30 each. Some 184 lb. feeders, 14.55 per cwt. Boars, 400 lbs. up, 6.00-7.00. For Top Market Prices; For Sales and Service, Consign to Verdigre Livestock Market SALE EVERT MONDAY W. LLOYD BRADY, Owner and Mgr. Phone 86 Verdigre TRENCHING! 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