Eagles Cop
Intracity
Cage Title
Overflow Crowd Sees
Wirephoto Finish;
Schaffer Gets 21
The O’Neill Eagles continued to
®etgn as the intracity basketball
crihampions by defeating the St.
IMarys Cardinals, 55-52, in their
uanmal clash Friday night
Before a packed house the two
ttearos battled to the wire with
She Eagles holding *a slight edge
aHaer the first few minutes. The
59b£s, using a well-balanced scor
ms;E' attack, held an 11-point ad
vantage at one time during the
aanond period but settled with a
25?-22 halftime score.
Coach Elmer Murman had
moaned earlier that he feared
his kids wouldn’t have suffi
cient hustle.
Murman’s worries were un
founded. They showed plenty of
go.
Going into the final minute of
play, the Eagles still had a five
point lead only to see it cut to
one point with 10 seconds remain
ing. Jim Johnson hit two free
throws to put the Eagles on top,
55-52, when the game ended as
the Cardinals failed to get anoth
er shot.
Four Eagles scored over 10
points with Larry Conarro lead
ing the scorers with 16, as well as
being top rebounder.
Cardinal Dave Schaffer was
the evening’s top scorer with 21.
He received able assistance from
Jim Becker, who scored 14
points besides playing a good floor
game. Jim Foelich was third high
for SMA with a score of 10,
Coach Don Templemeyer was
without the services of Tom
Head, who was on the shelf
with a bad leg. Head is regard
ed as a stabilizer for his mates
both on the court and on the
grid.
It was the seventh straight
year the Eagles have gained pos
session of the intracity crown.
The O’Neill reserves won the
opener from the St. Mary’s sec
ond string, 27-25. Merle Jones
paced the Eagle seronds with 12
points, while Tom Schneider got
eight for St. Mary’s.
The O’Neill high team travels
to Ainsworth Friday while the
Cardinals entertain Stuart.
Boxscore of main event:
O’NEILL (55) fg ft pfpts
Young . 5 2-7 1 12
Johnson . 5 2-3 1 12
Fetrow . 5 3- 5 3 13
Conarro . 5 6-9 116
Porter . 1 0-0 4 2
Lawrence . 0 0- 0 0 0
Totals .21 13-24 10 55
SMA (52) fg ft pfpts
Schmidt . 1 0-0 3 2
Holly . 0 0-0 1 0
Schaffer . 8 5-6 1 21
Froelich . 5 0-1 3 10
Bohn . 0 0- 0 2 0
Hynes . 1 0-0 3 2
Becker . 6 2- 4 4 14
Schneider . 0 3- 4 0 3
Totals .21 10-15 17 52
Alex Forsythe Is
Showered with Gifts
CELIA — About 40 persons of
Celia community attended a sur
prise party for Alex Forsythe on
his birthday anniversary Monday
evening, November 28, at his
home 10 miles north of Atkinson.
Celia Homemakers club pre
sented him an electric clock, also
some shaving accessories. They
also presented him a shower of
canned goods. Cake, sandwiches
and coffee were served.
Other Celia News
Emil Colfack and son, Denton,
and Billy Milner were Wednes
day, November 30, dinner guests
at the Charles Dobias home.
Celia Homemakers club met or
Wednesday, November 30, at the
home of Mrs. Milton McKathnie
with 17 members and two visitors
present. Mrs. John Sichenedei
and Mrs. Leon Hendricks were
visitors. An 8-year-old boy is the
club’s shut-in for December. A
ladies’ lounge in the new city
hall in Atkinson was discussed .A
Christmas party with mystery
sister and grab bag gifts will be
held at the Duane Beck home or
Thursday, December 15.
Several from this community
attended the Jake Siegler farm
sale Friday.
Billy Milner spent Tuesday
night, November 29, with Roger
and Gary Hoffman.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Focken
were Friday evening visitors at
the Donald Focken home.
Miss Alice French, Holt county
superintendent of schools, visited
the Hendricks school Tuesday,
November 22. Mrs. Emil Colfack
is teacher.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rouse
and son, Wayne, of O’Neill were
Friday dinner guests at the Leon
Hendricks home.
Emil Colfack and Frank Kil
murry were Saturday visitors al
the Duane Beck home.
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Focken
were Wednesday, November 30,
visitors at the Eugene Poessneck
er home.
Yule Program Staged
by Grade School
Ewing Band Takes
Part in Event
EWING — The Ewing grade
school and the school band com
bined in presenting a program
Thursday evening before a capa
city house in the school audi
torium. The band under the direc
tion of Eugene Kresl, presented a
half-hour concert, featuring
Christmas numbers.
Masters of ceremonies for the
grade school program were John
nie Wanser and Lynn Hahlbeck.
The first number was “The Zoo
Train” by the kindergarten. The
first and second grades sang the
welcome song, “Cock-a-Doodle
Doo,” in costume, followed by a
play, “The Kittens Find Their
Mittens”, and a song, “The Bible
Tells Me So”.
The third and fourth grades
presented a two-act play, “A
Christmas Calamity”. Clever cos
tumes were featured.
A duet, “Bicycle Built for Two”
was sung by Donnie Hahlbeck
and Larry Noffke with Mary
Huffman as accompanist. “Fraidy
Cat” was a duet sung by Betty
Wright and Tommy Wanser.
The boys from the third,
fourth, fifth and sixth grades
sang “Davy Crockett” with Pat
ricia Hobbs at the piano.
The fifth and sixth grades pre
sented “The Whole Year Round”,
which represented the new year.
Virtus Lee wes “old father time”
and Ronnie Tuttle was the “new
year”, each wearing the appro
priate costume.
The seventh grade presented a
one-act play, “A Bunch of Keys”.
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tion of the English classics, “A
Stone in the Road”, was given by
the eighth grade.
The grade teachers are: Mrs.
Beulah Black, seventh and eighth;
Miss Margaret Catron, fifth and
sixth: Mrs. Grace Thomsen, third
and fourth; Mrs. Dona Carson,
first and second; Mrs. Helen Grim,
kindergarten.
Celia Community
Reports 12-Inch Snow—
CELIA— Mark Hendricks was
snowed in at the farm and unable
to return home Saturday evening.
Celia had at least 12 inches of
snow on the level, according to
reports received by the corre
spondent.
There was no school at Celia
Monday as the teacher, Miss Lois
Adams of Spencer, was unable
to return on account of so much
snow.
Mr. and Mrs. George Beck went
to the Duane Beck home Satur
day morning and when they tried
<j»to return to town they found
that the heavy snow which had
fallen all day had made it im
possible for them to get farther
than three miles from the Beck
home. With the help of neighbors
they returned to the Duane Beck
farm home and waited until
snowplows opened the road the
next day.
The MM club met Tuesday
evening with Mrs. A. A. Hiatt.
High score winners were Mrs. L.
A. Burgess and Mrs. D. H. Clau
son. Mrs. C. E. Yantzi was a
guest.
Closing-Out SALE \
AT AUCTION I
Wednesday, December 14th, 1955 I
— 12:30 Noon —
On the premises located from the northeast comer of Atkinson I
! 6 miles east then % mile south to the place. 1
37 — HEAD OF CATTLE — 37
12—Head of Choice Milk Cows, 7 Holsteins, 2 Guernseys, 2
Shorthorns. Eight of these cows are fresh and the balance will
freshen by March 1st. Nine head of these cows came from Min
; nesota and their production records will be among the best wo
i have sold this season, all TB and Bangs tested.
4— Two-year-old Dairy Heifers: 1 Brown Swiss, 1 Holstein, 1
| Guernsey, 1 Shorthorn; all to freshen in March.
5— Spring Calves; all heifers from the above milk cows.
9—Bucket Calves.
€—Stock Cows: 4 Herefords, 2 Shorthorns with calves at side.
1—Registered Polled Hereford Bull, a 2-year-old.
116 Hogs
2 Hampshire Sows and 3 Gilts
to farrow in March. 2 Poland
Gilts; 1 Male Hog; 8 head of
Feeder Pigs, wt. approx. 90 lbs.
Poultry
50 Pullets — 50 Hens
Some Ducks and Guineas
Approximately 35 Tons
ALFALFA HAY in Stacks
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MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT
1942 John Deere B tractor; No. 5 John Deere power mower; 3—
12-ft hay rakes, 2 are Mc.-Deering, like new; Chevrolet truck
sweep; overshot stacker; Case CC tractor; 2-row pull type list
er; 2-row go-dig; 2 hay racks; dipping tank; Coronado separat
or; hand corn sheller; 8 fuel barrels; burr grinder; brooder
stove; chicken feeders and waterers; grease and oil, plus many
) tools as well as many articles too numerous to mention.
1SOME HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Terms: Cash or make arrangements with your banker.
LUNCH WILL BE SERVED
RAY DISTERHAUPT, Owner
Weller & Fleming First National Bank
Auctioneers Atkinson, Clerk
O'Neill's Bogus
dollar days & auction
December 8-9-10
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The business firms in O’Neill, who are participating
in the Bogus Dollar Days and Auction, will give ONE
BOGUS DOLLAR with each dollar purchase on Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday.
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Use the BOGUS DOLLARS to purchase articles
donated by the business firms at the Auction Saturday
night at the high school auditorium at ten o’clock.
Items can be purchased with BOGUS DOLLARS
only at the Auction.
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Articles donated for the Auction will be on display
in the show windows of the Dr. H. D. Gildersleeve and
the Ponton Insurance Agency offices, Golden Hotel
Building.
Ssss.
Auspices of the
I Chamber of Commerce I
No Crying Over Spilled Coffee
EVEN IN THE BEST regulated homes Christmas morning is likely to
be bedlam Daddy’s coffee is threatened by junior and sis bouncing like
frogs on the new pogo stick. If the precious brew lands on his brand new
robe, no need to cry for help When the robe is a Koval with the magic
Dow Corning silicone finish, the coffee will iust roll off without wetting
the soft, comforting wool. This handsome hlack watch tartan robe also
shrugs off wrinkles and stands up to long, constant wear, thanks to the
trusty, lasting silicone finish
tucnara iNeison spent tne
weekend in Sioux Falls, S.D., on
business.
xvir. and Mrs. Richard Perry
and family spent Tuesday in Nor
folk.
Emmet News
Joe and Ed Winkler and Jeff
Wagnon returned Friday, Decem
ber 2, from Rushville where they
had been deer hunting. They re
turned with two deer.
Misses Marybelle O’Connor and
Norma Lou Foreman, both of
Omaha, arrived home Sunday,
December 4, to spend about two
weeks with their parents, Mr. and
Mrs. James O’Connor of O’Neill
and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Fore
man.
Roland Wills of Wayne State
college spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jess
Wills.
Mrs. Dean Perry and children
spent Thursday visiting Mrs. Wil
liam Perry at O’Neill.
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Fox and
Barbara were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Max Griener of O’Neill
Thursday afternoon, December 1.
Mrs. Josie Ash spent Sunday,
December 4, at the Geary En
body home. She returned to her
home Monday morning.
Mrs. Bessie Burge and June
visited Mrs. Leon Price of O’
Neill Thursday afternoon, Decem
ber 1.
Mrs. Charles Fox and Carol of
O’Neill visited Mrs. Wayne Fox
and Sherry on Monday afternoon,
December 5.
Mrs. Guy Cole, Mrs. Larry
Schaffer and Mrs. Wayne Fox
were guests of Mrs. G. Owen Cole
Wednesday afternoon, November
30, for coffee.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Patterson,
Harry and Margaret Clauson and
Judge and Mrs. Mounts were sup
per guests at the Leon Price
home Friday evening, November'
2. The supper was1 in honor of
Mrs. Mounts.
Mr. and Mrs. Ernie Kloppen
borg and children, who live north
of O’Neill, were guests of Mr. and1
Mrs. A1 Kloppenborg Friday eve
ning, Decejnber 2.
Mrs. Geary Enbody, Mrs. Hen
ry Kloppenborg and Mrs. John
Conard spent Wednesday after
noon, November 30, With Mrs.
Gilbert Fox filling out reports for
the WSCS.
The South Side club meeting,
which was scheduled with Mrs.
Leon Price for the annual Christ
mas party on Tuesday, December
6, has been postponed until Tues
day, November 13.
Gilbert Fox and Bob Cole
spent part of Monday opening the
streets here. Dean Perry and
George Skopec opened some of
the country roads on Monday
with a cat and snow plow.
Mr. and-»»Irs. Arthur Humpal of
Atkinson were dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. Bob -Cote. After
noon guests were Mrs. Bernard
Pongratz and Bernalda, Mrs. P. W.
McGinnis, Mrs. A1 Kloppenborg
and Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cole.
Obliged to Stay in
Grand Island Overnight—
INMAN — Mrs. Harvey A.
Tompkins and son, Neil, drove
Mrs. Cora B. Caldwell to Utica
Thursday, December 1, where she
will stay in her home until
Christmas. Harvey and Roger
Tompkins drove to Grand Island
Saturday to bring Lois back to
Inman. Because of the bad snow
storm they were obliged to re
main in Grand Island overnight
and return home on Sunday.
Tune in “Voice of The Fron
tier”, thrice weekly!
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HAVING SOLD OUR place, we will offer the following described personal property I
at public auction on the premises, located four miles east of Chambers on Highway
95; OR I 7 miles south of O’Neill on U.S. Highway 281 and one mile west; OR one mile
west of Durre’s Station, on —
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Sale Starts at 12:30 P.M, Lunch by Bethany Ladies
32 - - Head of CATTLE - - 32
MILK COWS *
7~Holstein Milk Cows, 3- to 7-yrs.-o!d, jj
Some milking now; others to freshen soon. Nearly all will
freshen again by Spring. ^
1—Brown Swiss Milk Cow )
1— Blue-Roan Milk Cow
2— Black Whiteface Milk Cows !
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Milk cows are all four-quartered and have high
milk-producing records.
STOCK COWS
7—Whiteface Stock Cows,
5- to 7-yrs.-old, to freshen in February
I— Reg. Hereford Bull, 4-yrs.-o!d
II- Small Calves
1—Registered Brand
100 — Leghorn Hens — 100
30 One-Year-Old.70 Pullets
Slack Praine Hay (No. 1)... Stack of Alfalfa (Second Cutting)... 400 Bu. Corn
100 Bushels Oats
Farm Machinery & Equipment
John Deere B Tractor,
1938, with sweep
Tractor Chains, size fits
up to 12-38
Tractor Comforter, fits
A or B
Hand Com Sheller
Fuel Barrels
International Electric
Separator with built-in
elec, motor, good shape
75-Ft. Cable
Feed Bunks
Shop Tools
Power Lawn Mower
Hog Trough*
30-Ft. Extension Ladder
Stacker on Wheels
Stacker Cage
Heavy Duty Cabling
Rack, H Beams
8-In. Auto Guide
Rubber-Tired Wagon
with new wagon box
John Deere 2-Bottom
16-In. Plow on rubber
Three-Section Harrow
8-Ft. Disc
Pump Jacks
J-D Cultivator, will fit A
or B
J-D 7-Ft. Power Mower
Int. Trail Mower, 7-ft.
New Style Center Tie
Winch, fits J-D A or B
2-Rake Hitch on rubber
Draw Bar for Trail Mower
2—J-D 12-Ft. Rakes, one
new
Shovels — Wrenches
Pitchforks — Tools
Miscellaneous Items
Household Goods
Breakfast Set with Four Chairs — New Writing Desk — 8-Pc. Dining Room Set and Pad
Davenport and Chairs — Some Kitchen Utensils
TERMS ON PERSONAL PROPERTY: CASH
Mr. & Mrs. Ed Beed Owners j
COL. ED THORIN, O’Neill, CHAMBERS STATE BANK,
Auctioneer-Broker Clerk
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