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State Capitol News . . . Burney Seeks Warner Vacancy LINCOLN—A veteran member of the'legislature and its present speaker, Sen. Dwight Burney of Hartington, will be in the race for lieutenant-governor on the repub lican ticket. Burney picked up his filing pa pers last week at the secretary of state’s office. The 64-year-old farmer and livestock raiser has, since the death last year of Lt. Gov. Charles J. Warner, perform ed functions of the office. In a statement to newsmen, Burney said: “L feel justified in filing for the office, because of my ex perience. After six sessions in the legislature, I feel that I have a reasonable knowledge of state government. Legal Notice (First pub. Jan. 5, 1956) J ulius D. Cronin, Attorney NOTICE OF PROBATE OF WILL No. 4084 COUNTY COURT OF HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA. ESTATE OF GEORGE SYFIE, DECEASED. THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, TO ALL CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed for the probate of the will of said de ceased, and for the appointment of Eva Syfie Mitchell, Alma Syfie Angus and George Syfie, Jr., as joint - executors thereof, which will be for hearing in this court on January 26, 1956, at 10 o’clock * A M. LOUIS W. REIMER County Judge (COUNTY COURT SEAL) 36-38c ,* m (First pub. Jan. 12, 1956) Julius D. Cronin, Attorney NOTICE OF HEARING OF PETITION FOR FINAL SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNT No. 4039 COUNTY COURT OF HOLT COUNTY, NEBRASKA. ESTATE OF ETTA E. SHRIN ER, DECEASED. THE STATE OF NEBRASKA, TO ALL CONCERNED: Notice is hereby given that a petition has been filed for final settlement herein, determination of heirship, inheritance taxes, fees and commissions, distribu tion of estate and approval of final account and discharge which will be for hearing in this court on February 1, 1956, at 10 o’clock, A.M. LOUIS W. REIMER County Judge. (COUNTY COURT. SEAL) 37-39 (First pub. Jan. 12, 1956) Julius D. Cronin, Attorney NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate No. 4078 In the County Court of Holt County, Nebraska, January 5, 1956. In the matter of the Estate of George O. Mitchell, Deceased. CREDITORS of said estate are hereby notified that the time lim ited for presenting claims against said estate is May 2, 1956, and for the payment of debts is January 5, 1957, and that on February 2, 1956, and on May 3, 1956, at 10 o’clock A.M., each day, I will be at the County Court Room in said County to receive, examine, hear, allow, or adjust all claims and ob jections duly filed. LOUIS W. REIMER . County Judge (COUNTY COURT SEAL) 37-39c (First pub. Jan. 19, 1956) NOTICE WHEREAS, Richard Davidson, Convicted in Holt County, on the 8th day of December, 1953, of the crime of Auto Theft, has made application to the Board of Par dons for a Parole, and the Board erf Pardons, pursuant to law have set the hour of 9 a.m. on the 15th day of February, 1956, for hear ing on said application, all per sons interested are hereby notified that they may appear at the State Reformatory at Lincoln, Nebras ka, on said day and hour and show cause, if any there be, why said application should, or should not be granted. FRANK MARSH Secretary, Board of Pardons RICHARD C. MEISSNER Chief State Probation Officer (BOARD OF PARDONS SEAL) 38-39c * EASY when you fell * and buck with the new McCulloch V MODEL 33 chain saw. Has . top horsepower for its weight, higher chain speed too! Tha new Low Low maintenance saw. TRY IT TODAY! Marcellus ImpL Phone 5 — WEST O’NEILL — s * • • “Especially because of the last session, when I was speaker, I have had considerable experience presiding over the legislature, which is the biggest job the lieu tenant governor has.” The first republican to file for the office was Carl Swanson of Omaha, a former state treasurer. * * * Shortage to Continue— The demand for teachers in Nebraska will probably be just as strong this year as in 1955. That’s the belief of the Nebras ka State Education association. It said although college enrollment is up, potential teachers will not be available for the 1956-’57 school year. “And”, said the association, “even with the amount of school district reorganization accom - plished in Nebraska, the number of teachers made available by the action will be considerably less than ;he demand caused by the increased enrollment of the larg er towns of the state.” The association said with the teacher supply short in Nebraska, competition from surrounding sta tes adds to the difficulty. Nebraska’s average annual salary for classroom teachers is $3,123, far below the average for surrounding states. The association said a “more equitable method of financing the schools, and an increase of the wealth devoted to education to at least 2.5 percent probably would provide funds for a general up grading of teachers’ salaries throughout the state.” A — * _ * 1_-i..X — J_—a ment of education, only 2.185 per cent of the present taxable wealth in Nebraska was devoted to edu cation in 1954-55. That is the state-wide figure. The amount from district to district is sharply different. The present instability in the teaching profession, the associa tion said, probably cost the Am erican people more than it woulld to provide adequate salaries and good working conditions for them. * * * Lawyers to Ballot— Members of the legal profes sion in Nebraska are going to bal lot on whether they want to be included under provisions of the social security act. Originally passed in 1935, the act was for industrial and com mercial workers with the profes sions excluded. In 1950, the house of delegates of the American Bar association went on record against legislation to include self-employed lawyers. In 1953 resolutions were in troduced to overrule the previous action but no final action was taken pending an opinion survey. The poll showed a substantial ma I jority favored inclusions on a voluntary basis and a resolution was adopted so stating. School teachers of Nebraska re cently voted overwhelmingly in favor of retirement under the so cial security system. * * * Death Toll Down— Nebraska safety officials have their fingers crossed for the 12 months of 1956. They hope for another reduc tion in traffic deaths. Col. C. J. Sanders, chief of the state safety patrol, said fatalities were down 3.6 percent in Nebraska last year, compared with 1954. “This reduction, however small,” he said, “means that Ne braska was one of the nine states that did not experience an in crease in traffic deaths last year.” Twenty - four counties went through 1955 without a fatality: Arthur, Banner, Blaine, Brown, Chase, Dakota, Frontier, Garden, Gosper, Grant, Greeley, Hayes, Hooker, Keye Paha, Knox Logan, Loup, McPherson, Pawnee, Thomas, Valley, Webster, Wheel er and York. Counties reporting 10 or more deaths were Douglas, Lancaster, Dodge, Buffalo, Dixon, Dawson, Merrick and Saunders. ste * ak Diers Files— The former chairman of the board of control, which governs 17 state institutions, William Diers, has tossed his hat in the ring for the legislature. Diers, whose legal residence is Gresham, filed in the 24th dis trict, comprised of York and Sew ard counties. His brother, Sen. H. K. Diers, will not seek reelection. Asked if he had any legislative reforms in mind for the Board, Diers said: “Not at this time.” He said he has at the present time, “only one plank—economy.” Diers served four terms in the legislature and had a record of eight years on the board. * * * School Land Cut— A mixup in rent on state-own ed school land in Keith and Lin coln counties should be cleared up in time for rent reductions to take place on July 1. • That’s the hope of the state board of educational lands and funds which administers the land. Tom Coffey of Alma, board chairman, said a mixup dating back to 1953 before the present board was created and before Robert Hiatt was secretary, left rentals too high in the two coun ties. Recently the board cut the value in the two counties and 13 others. Now it appears Keith and Lincoln counties will get an even greater reduction. Lower rent is expected to be come effective in other counties in the state by January 1. 1957. Deloit News Tommy Christon and Larry Williamson arrived here Thurs day evening from Midland, Tex. They visited at the Carl Christon home in Denver, Colo., enroute. They plan to leave the first of the week for Denver and Texas where they are employed. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Lampert and daughter visited at the John ny Bauer home this weekend, coming from their home in Stan ton. Had storm and blizzard con ditions Saturday afternoon and night. Don Larson, who was home for the weekend, returned to Creighton where he is employ ed as commercial instructor. Mr. and Mrs. Clint Taylor were business visitors in Norfolk on Friday. Nancy Paul, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Paul, who is a junior in high school, is attend ing school the second se mester at St. Boniface in Elgin. The Paul’s recently moved to El gin from Deloit. Mr. Paul owns and operates the Mobil station. Nancy formerly attended school at Bartlett. Mrs. Ralph Tmjack of Ewing, Mrs. Myrtle Jewell and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jewell spent several days last week in Omaha. Mrs. Bill Gibbs visited at the Wayne Paul home in Elgin on Friday. A miscellaneous shower was given on Sunday, January 15, at the Johnny Bauer home for Neva Mae Morrow of O’Neill, a recent bride, by Stella Tomjack and Col lette Abler. Mrs. Abler is a friend from Norfolk. Neva Mae is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Bauer. Guests at the Ralph Tomjack home Saturday evening for din ner were, Mrs. Myrtle Jewell of Dallas, S.D., Vicky Ray of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reimer and Elayne. The dinner was in honor of Henry Reimer’s birthday an niversary. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Gibbs and David were Norfolk visitors on Saturday. mr. ana avirs. awaiu opcum tuiu Doris Ann spent Thursday eve ning at the Ralph Tomjack home. The Deloit Pinochle club had a party Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Po fahl. High scores went to Mrs. Lambert Bartak and Harold Werkmeister. Mrs. Leon Sisson and Paul Funk had low. Travel ing prize went to Mrs. Lambert Bartak. Mrs. H. Werkmeister and Mrs. Paul Funk were assisting hostesses. Houseguests at the Ralph Tom jack home are Vicky Ray of Om aha and Mrs. Myrtle Jewell of Dallas, S.D. Mr. and Mrs. Lambert Bartak visited at the Carl Munson home in Norfolk on Sunday. Donald Spahn attended the “on the farm” training school in O’ Neill on Tuesday evening, Jan uary 10. China, Silver Program to Be Presented— The O’Neill Women’s club will meet Wednesday, January 25, at the home of Mrs. Cecil Baker. Mrs. Richard Smithson will be the hostess. A china and silver pro gram will be presented by Wil liam McIntosh at 8 o’clock. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS WD-Louis C. Harley to Victor L. Harley 1-10-56 $1 and division of property Lot 2 Blk C Fluckeys Add - Chambers - Part of NWy4 NWy4 29-26-12. WD-Louis C. Harley to Victor L. Harley l-10-56-$l-&division of property Lot 8 Blk C-& West 4 ft. lot 9 Blk C-Chambers. WD-Louis C. Harley to Victor L. Harley 1-10-56 $l-& division of property St£ SW14 - StfcNEVi - SE1/4 18-25-11. WD-Victor L. Harley to Louis C. Harley 1-10-56 $l-& division of Property Part of NWy4NWy4 29 26-12. WD-Victor L. Harley to Louis C. Harley 1-10-56 $l-& division of property Lot 3 Blk D-Perkins An nex-Chambers & Part of NWy4 NWy4 29-26-12. QUIT CLAIM DEEDS running to Grace Berger Ruth F. Sowle to Grace Berger-10-19-55 $1 - N% 7-All 6-Ey> and SWy4 9-30-10. Alice Ney-9 - 30 - 55 $1 - N% 7-All 6- Ey>-SWy4 9-30-10. Edna M. Parsons 10-27-55 $1-Sameland. J. Raymond Brady 9-10-55 $1 Same land. Albert M. Jackson 9-30-55 $1-Same land. Victor Bur ton- 9-30-55 $1-Same land. Vivian Brown 9-30-55 $1-Same land. WD-Grace Moss to Pete A. Kin ney 12-13-55 $7 50-Lots 2 & 3 Blk 4-Fahy’s Add- O’Neill Grantee assumes 1955 taxes. WD-Lewis A White to Kenneth L. Van Voorhis & wf 12-22-55 51 Lot 4 & E% lot 5 Blk 24- O’Neill. WD-Elwin Rubeck to Herman J. Tollner & wf 12-29-55 $4,200 lots 6 & 13 Blk H-McCafferty’s 2nd Add- O’Neill. WD- F. J. Gilg & Harry E. Res sel to Albert R. Tooker jr., & wf 1-7-56 $10,500-Lot 25 Gilg & Res sel’s Subdivision-O’Neill. WD-Mary Keaschall, et al to John M. Hirsch 12-6-55 $1-Undi vided interest in E^SW14-S% sEy4 9-swy4 10-31-16 swy4-NEy4 9-30-16 Lots 1 to 6 Blk 20 Kim ball & Blair’s Add-Stuart. WD-Alfons Beelaert to Alfons M. Beelaert Jr & wf 10-3-50- $20, 000-Ey> 3-SWy4 3-27-9. WD-James E. Grimes to Glea son H. Grimes & wf 1-12-56 $l-1/2 Int in NE!4 7-12-26. . WD-T. E. Newhouse to Glea son H. Grimes & wf 5-13-55 5500 Part of swy4swy4 20-26-12. WD-Thomas and William Tro shynski to St. Joseph’s Parish-At kinson 12-12-55 $l-Lot 4 St. Jo oseph’s Add-Atkinson. Paul Shierk INSURANCE AGENCY O’NEILL, NEBR Insurance of All Kinds Res. Ph. 235 INCOME TAX i For assitance in filing your self-employment and tax report*, call on: Geo. C. Robertson O’Neill, Nebr. Accounting and former employee of internal revenue Downey Building — Phone 534 Inman Rebekahs, Odd Fellows Hold Officer Installation INMAN — Arbutus Rebekah lodge met in regular session Wed nesday evening, January li, at the IOOF hall. Karl Keyes, noble grand, was in charge. Mrs. Grace Luben, dis trict deputy president, and her staff, assisted by other members of Arbutus lodge, installed the following offeiers for the coming year: Karl Keyes, past noblu grand; Hazel Lorenz, noble grand; Mau rine Smith, secretary; Grace Lu ben, treasurer; Faye Smith, right supporter to noble grand; Mildred Coventry, left supporter to noble grand; Ellen Brown, warden; Ma reta Nielsen, conductor; Emma Moore, inside guardian; John Brunckhorst, outside guardian; Elsie Kruegar, chaplain; Ada Clark, color bearer. Zittella Kestenholtz, vice grand-elect, was ill and confined to St. Anthony’s hospital, so was unable to be installed. Other offi cers not installed included the right and left supporters to the vice grand and musicians. Karl Keyes received a past no ble grand pin from the lodge. A covered dish lunch was serv ed. On Tuesday evening, January 3, the following elective officars of the Inman Odd Fellows lodge were installed by Herbert Niel sen, district deputy grand master, and staff consisting of Horace Keil, deputy grand marshall; F. E. Keyes, deputy grand warden; Ira Watson, deputy grand secre tary, and E. L. Watson, deputy grand treasurer: Marvin Rouse, noble grand; E. L. Watson, secretary, and I. L. Watson, treasurer. Vaden Kivett, vice - grand elect, was not present so will be installed at a later date. Mr. Nielsen and his staff have installed the officers of the Page, Chambers and O’Neill lodges. inner inman flews Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hull of Red bird were Saturday guests in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds and .family. Mrs. Robert Geary went to Norfolk on Thursday to spend a few days. Miss Yvonne Smith of Norfolk spent the weekend in the K. F. Smith home. Mr. and Mrs. Fitch of Omaha spent several days the past week with their son-in-law and daugh ter, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Allen, and family. Mrs. Allen and children accompanied the Fitches to Om aha on Friday afternoon and Mr. Allen followed with the trailer house. The Allens are moving to Arizona to make their home. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Morrow entertained a group of boys Thursday evening in honor of their son, Bobby, who was cele brating his 12th birthday anni versary. The group attended the picture show in O’Neill and had lunch following the show at the Morrow home. Karl and Mildred Keyes, Elsie Kruegar, Mrs. Blanche Rouse and Marvin, Mrs. Pauline Anderl and Francis and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Moore attended the Pas sion play at the Norfolk auditor ium Thursday evening. Mrs. Clarence Hansen and Mrs. James M. McMahan attended a meeting and installation of offi cers of Symphony chapter OES in O’Neill on Thursday evening. Mrs. McMahan was installed as treasurer and Mrs. Hansen as Sentinel. Miss Vicki Sue Hutton of Om aha spent the weekend in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Hutton. Carol Ann Gaughenbaugh spent the weekend in the country with her cousins, Charlotte and Karen Butterfield. H. F. Keil has scheduled a pub lic sale on Saturday, January 21. The Keil family expect to leave about February 1 for Arizona. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Keyes drove to Norfolk Tuesday eve ning, January 10, where they wit nessed the Passion Play at the Norfolk city auditorium. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS WD-Asa Clifford Shermer to Sylvia E. Lemmer 12-7-55 $41,220 -All Sec 22-SWy4NW%-W%SWy4 -SEy4swy4 2 - Eli - Nwy4 - eh swy4 11-26-16 . WD-Asa Shermer to Albert C. Lemmer 12-7-55 $38,784-All See 23-All Sec 24-26-16. Goldenrod Donates $5 to Polio— The Goldenrod extension club met Wednesday, January 11, at the home of Mrs. A. Neil Dawes with 12 members present. The business meeting was con ducted by Mrs. Louis Wray. Plans were made for the coming year. The club voted to donate $5 to the polio fund. Mrs. Dawes won the door prize. Lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Oliver Ross and Mrs. Herman Janzing. Next meeting will be February 8 at the home of Mrs. Ed Sevcik. Young Homemakers in January Meeting CELIA—Mrs. LeRoy Hoffman attended the Young Homemakers extension club meeting Wednes day afternoon, January 11, at the Loren Hickok home. Twelve mem bers were present Next meeting will be with Mrs. Harold Mlinar Wednesday, February 8. Other Celia News Mrs. George Beck and Mrs. Le Roy Hoffman attended the offi cers’ training meeting in O’Neill Friday afternoon. Miss Dorothy Scott entertained the William Maloun and Duane Beck families Sunday evening at an oyster supper at the William Maloun home. The evening was spent playing monopoly. Emil Colfack and son, Denton, were Saturday evening visitoxs at the Charles Dobias home. Isla Ruda accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schaaf and family and her mother, Mrs. Barnes, to Spencer Tuesday evening, Janu ary 10, where they attended a basketball game. Hans and Jim Lauridsen were O’Neill visitors last Thursday. Dorothy Scott was a Sunday dinner guest at the Charles Dobias home. Mrs. LeRoy Hoffman attended the Holt county extension club council meeting in O’Neill Tues day afternoon, January 10. Mrs. John Sicheneder and Gail were Tuesday, January 10, after noon and supper guests at the O. A. Hammerberg home. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Beck were Friday dinner guests at the Wil liam Maloun home. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hendricks were Monday, January 9, over night guests at the Omer Poynts home. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hendricks, Jerry and Nina were Tuesday night, January 10, supper guests at the Lawrence Smith home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dobias were Monday O’Neill visitors. Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Hammer berg were Saturday dinner guests at the William Maloun home. Dorothy Scott was a Saturday morning visitor and Mr. and Mrs. Duane Beck were Saturday after noon visitors at the Maloun home. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Hoffman and sons were Sunday afternoon visitors at the Duane Beck home.. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hendricks and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Omer Poynts home. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Focken and Donnie were O’Neill visitors last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Pease and Bob were Tuesday, January 10, dinner guests at the William Spann home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Disterhaupt and family are visiting the Lee and Perry Terwilliger families while waiting to get possession of their new home in Minnesota Victor Frickel attended a men’s meeting at the Immanuel Luther an church Tuesday evening, Jan uary 10. Mrs. Perry Terwilliger accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dister haupt to Norfolk one day the past week. Alex Forsythe was a last Thurs day afternoon visitor at the Vic tor Frickel home. Cl-ub Votes $5 to Polio Fund— , AMELIA—The Helping Hand club met Thursday, January 12, with Mrs. Elmer Coolidge. There were 15 members and one visitor, Mrs. Dorothy Coolidge, present. After dinner the business meet ing was called to order by the president, Mrs. Florence Coolidge. Five dollars was voted to be giv en to the polio fund. The new year-books were distributed. Mrs. Margie Sammons present ed the lesson on hair beauty. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Florence Rees on February 9. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meier and John Wagnon visited the G. Ow en Cole home Sunday afternoon. Windup ‘Farm for God’ Project for 1955— i'Auti—The Young Adult Sun day-school class of the Methodist cnurcn shelled about 650 bushel of corn Saturday. Emmett Aevell of Star was the purchaser. This completes the corn project of Lheir “farm for God” operations for 1955. A load of cobs was de livered to Mrs. Nell McIntosh. The young adult class held its family party on Wednesday eve ning, January 11, at the church basement with a good crowd in attendance."Mrs Richard Asher had the devotions and an election of officers was held. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Heiss were chosen as presidents; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Heiss, vice-presi dents, and Mr. and Mrs. William Ragland, secretary and treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Stauffer were in charge of the recreation al period. Games were played. Committees were appointed to arrange for the lunch and special number the class will sponsor on Sunday evening and to make in quiries concerning farm land for rent to continue their “farm for God” project. Pie and coffee were served. Star News Mr. and Mrs. Earl Slattery and family were supper guests Thurs day evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Johnson and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Johnson and sons were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Soren Sorensen, jr., and family last Wednesday, January 11. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Johnson and family also spent the evening there. Mr. and Mrs. Ewalt Miller and Barbara were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Juracek and familv last Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Johnson and family, Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Phillips and family, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson and family and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Johnson were supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson and family Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bryce Phillips and fam ily will be moving to Oregon in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. Ewalt Miller and Barbara spent Friday evening at the Ernest Boelter home. Also vis iting there were Mrs. Hattie Boelter, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Phillips and Vickie and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mitteis and Eleaner. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Derickson and family spent Monday eve ning, January 9, at the Nels Lin quist home. The Jokers of Rythm will fur nish the music for the dance at the Ash Grove hall Saturday, January 21. Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Johnson and family spent Sunday evening at the Wilbert Widhalm home. South Fork News Mr. anl Mrs. Jim Hawk attend ed the Passion Play given in Nor folk on Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Slizoskie and daughters were callers at the John Hawk home Tuesday eve ning, January 10. Jack Hawk and Jeannie Tom linson of Omaha visited at the John Hawk home over the week end. Mrs. John Hawk visited her mother, Mrs. Sarah Sholes, at In man Sunday afternoon. About three inches of snow fell Saturday afternoon. With a strong north wind this was soon shipped into large drifts. Roads remained open. Before the storm the temperature was up to 30 but seen went soring downward until Monday morning it was well be low zero. DR. DONALD E. DAVID OPTOMETRIST v Eyes Examined Glasses Fitted Phone 2101, Spencer, Nebr Rex W. Wilson, M.D. Robert M. Langdon, M.D. PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS 128 W. Douglas St., O’Neill Phone 138 Page RNA Lodge Holds Installation PAGE — The Royal Neighbor lodge held its annual installation service Wednesday evening, Jan uary 4, at the lodge hall. Officers installed were: Mrs. Jesse Kelly, oracle; Mrs. R. F. Park, vice - oracle; Mrs. Alta Finch, past oracle; Mrs. William Simmons, chancellor; Mrs. Herb ert Steinberg, recorder; Mrs. An ton Nissen, receiver; Mrs. Cordes Walker, marshal; Mrs. William Buxton, assistant marshal; Mrs. Ralph Larson, inner sentinel; Mrs. Robert Gray, outer sentinel. Graces are: Mrs. Frieda Asher, faith; Mrs. Lee Taylor courage; Mrs. Ray Snell, modesty; Mrs. Jerry Lamason, unselfishness; Mrs. Alton Braddock, endurance. Mrs. Evelyn Gray is flag bearer and captain of the degree staff. Lodge physicians are Drs. E. J. Bild and O. W. French. Mrs. Hester Edmisten acted as installing officer and Mrs. Ray Snell was ceremonial marshal with Mrs. Buxton assisting. Club Is Thanked for Gift to Home ATKINSON — The Atkinson Country Woman’s club met at the Sale Barn cafe last Thursday afternoon. Hostesses were Mrs. Beryl Beck, Mrs. Jim Beck, Mrs. Clinton Shelhase, Mrs. G. Mellor, Mrs. Leonard Chaffin and Mrs. Herman Meyer. Twenty - two members answered roll call with “Something Nice that Happened at Christmas.” Mrs. Amelia Hoff man was a visitor. A letter was read from the children’s home thanking the club for gifts they had received. The club constitution was read and $5 was given to the polio fund. The entertainment sponsor, Mrs. Roy Carr, conducted two contests. Winners were Mrs. Shellhase and Mrs. Louis Siebert. Next meeting will be at the Sale Barn cafe and will be a valentine party and a Chinese auction. Fuel, Feed Problems Get Priority— PAGE—Striking without warn ing and with little snow in the air, blizzard conditions swept into the Page community about noOn on Saturday. Neglected fuel and feed prob lems were promptly given top priority for fear a road block might result from the storm. The affair turned out to be short-lived. INCOME TAX PLAN NOW to use I our income tax ser vice. WE SOLICIT your business. We will be pleased to assist you—farmers, ranchers, busi nessmen. Ponton Insurance FLORENCE PONTON Phone 106 — O’Neill Golden Hotel Bldg. Anton Nissens Plan Open-House Affair .. PAGE — Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nissen are announcing open house to be held at their home in Page *• Sunday, January 29, from 2 until 5 p.m., on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. They will not accept gifts. For those who care to donate, it would please the Nissens if the donations are made to the march of dimes in honor of their anni versary. Donations may be left at the house. Mrs. Nissen has always been active in the work of the Holt county chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paraly sis. DR. H. D. GILDERSLEEVE OPTOMETRIST Northeast Corner of 4th & Douglas * O’NEILL, NEBR. Phone 167 Byes Examined _ Qlaaaea Kitted Office Hour* »_6 Mon. thru Bet Our mechanics take pride in their work. . • . To enable them to do top-notch servicing, we've equipped our shop with modern precision tools; we'v® stocked only genuine John Deer® Parts. Here's your assurance that your John Deere reconditioning work will be done quickly, eificiently, and eco nomically. See us ior a tree estimate. Come in soon. Harry R. Smith Impls. Phone 562 — O’Neill .. DANCE.. 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