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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (June 14, 1956)
O’Neill News Mrs. Guy Young, who has been visiting her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. add Mrs. Walter Housten, in Kansas City, Kans., for the past two weeks, returned to her home Saturday. Mrs. Housten brought Mrs. Mary Housten, to Venus to care for her mother, "Grandma'' Blain. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Davlin went to Spalding Sunday to visit the former’s father, Charles Davlin, sr., who is a patient in the hospital there. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Devoy at tended the alumni banquet at Bunesteel, S.D., Sunday evening. Mr and Mrs. S. D. Anderson of Lincoln came Tuesday, June 5, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Arlo Hi att. They all attended the me morial day services at Cham bers. . Mr. and Mrs. Keith Anspach, who had been visiting their par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Harden Ans pach and Mr. and Mrs. Ired Korsch, returned to their home in Lincoln Tuesday. Monuments of lasting beauty made by skilled .raftsmen of the J. F. Bloom Co. . . . monu ments from the factory to the consumer. — Emmett Crabb, O’ Neill. phone 139-J. WH Mrs. John R. Gallagher and Mrs. Robert Devoy spent Tues day, June 5, in Sioux City. Mr and Mrs. Raymond Sou cek of Verdigre visited Mr. and Mrs Mrs. Herbert Kaiser Sun day, June 3. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Hamik and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Gallagher were Sunday, June 3, visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Gallagher of In man. Mrs. Hattie Kindland enter tained the Pinochle club Sunday evening, June 3. Dave Loy re ceived high score; John Kersen brock, low; and Cecil Grenier, traveling. Mr. and Mrs. Fora Knight ar rived home Monday, June 4, af ter a two-weeks vacation trip to Colorado. They visited Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Knight at Sterling and Mr. and Mrs. Freman Knight at Julesburg, Colo. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Gallagher of Ontario, Calif., have been here visiting. • Venetian nunas, prompt ery, made to measure, metal or wood, all colors.—J. M. McDon alds. Mrs. Bob Grove and daughter, Susan, of Ord recently spent a week visiting Mr. and Mrs. Clif ford Harding. Mrs. John J. Harrington, jr., recently left for Wilmette, 111., for a few weeks visit with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. George Head went to Fremont Sunday, June 3. Mr. Head attended the furni ture and toy show. They return ed the following day.__ Royal Theater _O’NEILL, NEBR. — Thurs. June 14 Family Night Eve Arden, that man-chasin’ gloom-chasin’ gal making passes after classes in OUR MISS BROOKS She’s more he-larious than ever on the big theater screen! All new—and an all-out riot—from Warner Bros! Also starring Gale Gordon, Don Porter, Robert Hock well. Family admitted for 2 adult tick ets; adults 50c; children 12c Fri.-Sat. June 15-16 The Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah show SONG OF THE SOUTH ' Color by Technicolor. Walt Disney presents the animated tales of Joel Chandler Harris’ Uncle Remus, and the critters, Brer Rabbit, Brer Bear and Brer Fox. With Ruth Warrick and Lu eile Watson, Hattie McDaniel, James Basket, Luana Patten, Bobby Driscoll Six songs on the sunny side! — also — SARDINA Adults 50c; children 12; matinee Sat, 2:30. All children under 12 free when accompanied by parent Sun.-Mon.-Tues. June 17-18-19 Darryl F. Zanuck presents Greg ory Peck, Jennifer Jones, Fredric March in THE MAN IN THE GRAY FLANNEL SUIT Co-starring Marisa Pavan, Lee J. Cobb, Ann Harding, Keenan Wynn, with Gene Lockhart, Gigi Perreau, Portland Mason, Larry Keating. Color by De Luxe, Cine mascope. The superb best-seller— now a superlative motion picture. Adults 50c; children 12; matinee Sun. 2:30. All children under 12 free when accompanied by parent Boyhood Friends Aid in Celebration LYNCH — In honor of John Weeder's 80th birthday anniver sary, a picnic dinner was held Sunday, June 10. The following invited guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel Sukup and family of Spencer; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weeder and family, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hoffman and family of Norfolk, Other guests included the M. P Stenger fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. William Boy sen and son of Madison and Mr. and Mrs. V. F. Jedlicka and Rev. Charles Kamber. Mr. Boysen, Mr. Stenger and Mr. Weeder were neighbors in Madison when they were school boys and the men enjoyed re in mescing about those good old school days. Lynch News Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kalkow ski attended first holy commun ion services at the Bonesteel, S.D., Catholic church Sunday where their granddaughter, Car ol Ann Schochenmaier, was one of the communicants. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weeder and Margene spent Thursday and Friday, June 7 and 8, in Nor folk looking after business mat ters. They also visited at the Raymond Hoffman home. Mrs. Florence Bone of Fenton, Mo., has been here visiting rela lives. . , „ Mrs. Don Rossmeier and fam ily of Wolf Point, Mont., is here visiting at the Lewie Christensen and Rossmeier homes. Howard Combs of Yakima, Wash., Mrs. Ed Barker and Mrs. Charles Aldrich of Salem, Ore., were called here due to the ill ness and death of Mrs. Lottie Combs at the Sacred Heart hos pital. Sgt. and Mrs. Vernon Oleson of Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo., are here visiting relatives during his furlough time. Mrs Alberta Jackson Hudson of Rantan, Wash., returned to her home after a 10 - day visit here with relatives. She also vis ited in Holt county. Mrs Alice Petersen of Boise, Ida., Sgt. Ray Zink and family of Camp Hood, Tex., Mr. and Mrs Archie Hammon and family of Nampa, Ida., arc here visiting their fathers, Cecil Zink and Frank Mammon, anu Aldon Zink, and Chester Ham mon. * „ Mr. and Mrs. Vilas Royce and daughter of Salem, Ore., spent the past two weeks visiting friends and relatives here and at O’Neill. They returned to their home last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Darnell are on a vacation trip in De troit. Mich. They visited with the Marion Darnell family of Oregon at Seottsbluff a few days before leaving for Detroit. They plan to be gone about three weeks. Mrs. Anton Wasatko was hos tess to the Catholic Altar society Thursday afternoon. Mrs. George Kalkowski and Mrs. Al bert Kalkowski were cohostess es. Mrs. Charles Courtney presi ded at the meeting and Mrs. Ray Counts gave the secretary and treasurer’s reports. Mrs. Court ney reported on the proceeds made from serving the alumni banquet. Leo Kalkowski left Sunday, June 10, for his airforce base near Ft. Riley, Kans., having spent his furlough here with his parents also attended his broth er’s wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Hansel and baby returned to their home in Sioux City after visiting relatives here the past 10 days. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Barpett of Georgia are here for an ex tended stay with their daughter, Mrs. Vernon Dahlberg, and fam ily. Albert Jehorek and Adolph Jedlicka left Tuesday, June 5, for their homes in California af ter a weeks visit here at the re spective parental homes the Vince Jehoreks and Vac Jedlic kas. Mr. and Mrs. Edw'arl Vlcan of Verdigre recently visited at the Thomas Vlcan home. Mr. and Mrs. William Foster and family of Montezuma, Kans., are here visiting Mrs. Foster’s mother and brother, Mrs. Mary Zach, and Wayne. They also vis I ited her brother, Edward, and family in Niobrara. Dean Stewart and Bill Rosicky are in Wyoming where they have employment. Dorothy Mulhair came last Thursday from Lincoln where she finished the first year in the state university. , Frank Pitha of Omaha is here visiting his daughter, Mrs. How' ard Anderson, and family. Stock Car Racing — Norfolk KING’S SPEEDWAY, INC. “The Midwest’s Finest Speedway’’ SUNDAY, JUNE 17 — $1,000 PURSE Gates Open 6:30 P.M. — Races at 8 P.M. Adults—$1 tax paid — Under 12—50c Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Schmit . . . the bride is the former Elsie Pokorny.—O'Neill Photo Co. _ ... Elsie Pokorny Is June Bride ATKINSON — St. Joseph’s Catholic church in Atkinson was the scene Wednesday morning, June 6, of the wedding of Miss Elsie Pokorny, daughter of Mrs. Helen Pokorny of Atkinson, and Eugene Schmit, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmit of McLean. Rev. Francis Price officiated. Miss Connie Miller was soloist and Miss Leona Kilmurry was accompanist. The bride was given in mar riage by her uncle, Steve Sladek of Atkinson. She appeared in a gown of white embroidered tulle over taffeta. The fitted bodice buttoned at the back and featur ed a scalloped neckline and long fitted sleeves which were point ed at the wrists. The very bouf fant skirt, worn over stiffened petticoats, was fashioned with alternate ruffles of embroidery and shirred tulle at the back, ex tending into a cotillion sweep train. A half-bonnet of chantilly lace and shirred tulle trimmed with seed pearls held the lace edged French illusion fingertip veil. She wore pearl earrings and necklace, gifts from the bride groom, tier Douquei was ui timn. delight roses with white stream ers and was carried on a white prayer book. Miss Edith Pokorny of Atkin son was maid-of-honor for her sister. She wore an orchid for mal-length gown of crystalette and nylon tulle over matching taffeta. The snug-fitting strapless elongated bodice of crystalette featured tiny bows at the low waistline. A small fitted jacket covered her shoulders. 'The full tulle skirt was worn over stiffen ed petticoats. She wore a match ing colored plateau hat of pleated tulle featuring rows of floral sprays and a tiny bow trim. She carried a colonial bouquet of daisies the color of her dress. Bridesmaids were Miss Mary Rose Schmit of McLean, sister of the bridegroom; Miss Rose Ann Nordhues of Randolph and Miss Leona Schmit of Atkinson, both cousins of the bridegroom. The gowns wrere styled like that of the maid-of-honor. They also carried daisies to match their gowns of pastel green, yellow' and pink. Arlyss Peter of O’Neill, cousin of the bride, w-as flower girl. Her gown was orchid and identical to those of the bridesmaids. She scattered pink flelight rose petals. Richard Osborne of Atkinson, cousin of the bridegroom, carried the rings on a white satin pillow. He wore a light suit. The bridegroom wore a navy blue business suit and a pink de light rose boutonniere to match the bride’s flow'ers. r_ufoc Kpctman fnr his brother and Donald Pokorny of Atkinson, Robert Schmit of McLean and Henry Schmit of McLean were groomsmen. All wore light business suits and wore colored daisy boutonnieres to match the bridesmaids’ bou quets. . The ushers were Alvin Fochop of Strubble, la., and George Slad ek of Chambers. The bride’s mother chose a light blue dress with navy and white accessories. The bride groom’s mother appeared in a light green dress with black and green accessories. Dean Sladek, cousin of the bride, and Richard Pospichal, bride’s former pupil, were two of the mass servers. A wedding breakfast was serv ed at the Davis cafe for the wed ding party and Reverend Price. Dinner was served at 12:30 at the Knights of Columbus hall, prepared by the Altar society. The tables were decorated with roses and daisies. Serving at the dinner were Mary Nordhues and Catherine Schmit, cousins of the bridegroom; Marlene Peter, cou sin of the bride; Jeanene Johnson. Betty Coxbill, Kay Butterfield, and Karen Johnson, all friends of the couple. The girls were pre sented colored aprons as a token of appreciation. The bridal couple and their attendants had charge of the gifts. A reception followed at 3:30 p..m, for friends and relatives. The four-tier wedding cake was decorated with white roses and sweet peas. A miniature bride and bridegroom accented the top ot the cake. Decorated squares of ice cream were also served. Mrs. Harry Peter and Mrs. Alvin Pochop cut and served the wed ding cake. Kay Johnson had charge of the guest book. Willard Saural, cousin of the bride, and his orchestra played lor the wedding dance, also held at the KC hall. The bride was graduated from Atkinson high school and t,.ught two years in rural schools. The bridegroom was graduated 'rom Osmond high school and was as sociated with his father in farm ing until he entered the army. After a short wedding trip, the couple will live near Polk. La., until the bridegroom is released from the army. Garden Club Studies Teres CHAMBERS — The Beautiful Valley Garden club met at the Perkins Memorial park Tuesday, June 5, for a picnic dinner. In the afternoon they went to Harry Scott’s where they enjoyed an in teresting lesson on trees. Mr. Scott grows many varieties and is keenly interested in all phases of tree growth. Other Chambers News Mr. and Mrs. Charles McDon ald of Ewing, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Godkin of Neligh, Mrs. Charlotte Honeywell and Mrs. Eva Mc Cloud were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Honeywell. Gloria, Julia and Tommy Os born visited their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Osborn of Wisner from memorial day until Sunday when Mr. and Mrs. Os born brought them home. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wettlauf er and family of Page were Sun day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. El win Rubeck and Kathy. Mrs. Charles Briggs of Red Oak, la., and Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Vick of Oklahoma City. Ckla., came Sunday to visit their mother, Mrs. Alma Farrier, and other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Reynolds of Albion were Sunday dinner guests of the Max Jeffers fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gibson of O’Neill and Mr. and Mrs. William Turner of Chambers were Sun day dinner guests in the Wayne Stevens home. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Jones and family of Lexington are guests of her perents, Mr. and Mrs. Orville Kellar, this week. Danny Starr of St. Paul has been visiting his grandmother, Mrs. Nellie Starr. Judy Beed and Larry Swanson attended the Cedar Creek Bible school last week. Clarence Fry, living south ol town, lost two horses which were struck by lightning during one ol the recent electric storms. Sev eral have reported the loss o! cattle by lightning the past week MILLER THEATER — Atkinson — Fri.-Sat. June 15-16 BQitRT TflYlOB Snn.-Mon.-Tues. June 17-18-19 I H . £ ' • - . -r . I I Over 100 Attend Mother - Daughter Tea at Ewing EWING —A mother ^daughter tea sponsored by the Women’s General Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian church, was attended by one hundred or more persons at the annex of the church Thursday afternoon, from 2 until 4 o’clock. Miss Ina Bennett was the hostess. Welcome was given by Mrs. Vearl Tuttle. "Sugar an’ Spice" a pantomine, including several vocal selections, with Mrs. Wil bur Spangler the pianist and Mrs. Ralph Shrader the narra tor, was much enjoyed. Others taking part were Mrs. Richard Napier and baby daughter, Glenda Napier, Sandra Tellen der, Judy and Joan Spangler. Kay Bergstrom, Diana Shrader, Marilyn Johnston. Sharon John ston, Sandra Shrader, Linda Tuttle. Sherry Tuttle, Mrs. Ar chie Johnston, Mrs. Robert Montgomery, Mrs. Wendell Swit zer and daughter, Mrs. Keith Biddlecome and Mrs. Wayne Fry. Wearing the garb of a lady of Pakistan, Mrs. William H. Ross, gave an interesting talk on the status of women in that country where she and her husband, Dr. Ross spent several years as missionaries. Mrs. A. O. Weber, mother of Mrs. Ward Henderson, carried away the honor for the eldest mother present. She was pre sented a gift, also one to the Mrs. Harold Schwager, the youngest mother. Mrs. Wilson Spangler, with her five daugh ters received a gift for this hon or. Mrs. Mae Shrader won the honors for the grandmother with the most grandchildren (seven) present. She also was the only one to have a four generation group of her family. They include herself, Mrs. Wilbus Bennett, Mrs. Maynard Morrow and baby daughter. Bouquets of flowers and pastel colored paper dolls decorated the luncheon tables. The society was assisted by the girls of the church in serving. Other Ewing News Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lee were their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Sanders, and family of Dixson. They also vis ited his mother, Mrs. Caroline Sanders. Miss Virginia Latzel, a Ewing high school graduate class of 1956, who is employed at the Mutual Insurance Company in Omaha, spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Latzel. Miss Darlene Latzel is also employed in Om aha for the summer months. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Tuttle of Cherokee, la., were weekend guests at the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Tuttle, and other relatives. Mr and Mrs. L. D. Brenneman, former residents of Ewing, now at Hastings, were calling on old friends in Ewing Saturday eve ning. Mr. and Mrs. Kernnt Jefferies, Judy and Jerry are vacationing in the western states. They are expected home the last of this week. Mrs. Mick Hobbs is assist ing in the store during their ab sence. Roger Woeppel spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Woeppel. Roger is employed in Omaha. Mrs. Lena Kirschmicr of Pil ger accompanied by her grand daughter, Candance Kirschmicr, of Wic. ita, Kans., was a guest of Mrs. Pauline Noffke on Monday. Attending the 6:30 p.m., wed ding on June 3 of Miss Marion Sievers and Kenneth Schlueter at the rural Lutheran church, w'est of Madison, were: Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ruby, Misses Hazel Ruby and Elsie Chase, Mrs. Josie Versaw and granddaughter, San dra Teliander, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Good and son, Jim, who ushered, Bertha Urban, Marilyn Finley, Bernadine Keeler, who had charge of the guest book, all of Ewing Ted Versaw of Omaha and Mrs. Joe Auman of Orchard. Several of the above guests were also present at the 1 o’clock family dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Claus Sievers and Miss Betty Zane Hamaker of Gillette, Wyo., and Mrs. James McDermott, Steven and Kay Lynn of Arvado, Wyo., left Tuesday, June 5, to return to their home after spending a few days in Ewing visiting relatives and friends and also attending the wedding of Marion Sievers and Kenneth Schlueter at Madi son on Sunday, June 3. Mr. and Mrs. Orin Gibson and daughter of Lincoln were week end callers at the home of his brother, Alvin Gibson, and fam ily. They also attended the wed ding of their niece, Rose Marie Gibson, and Henry Rudolph of Bartlett held at the Bethany Presbyterian church at 8 o’clock Sunday evening, June 3. Mrs. Carrie Bernhardt, who makes her home with her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Billings, is spending a few days with her sisters, Mrs. Myrtle Kimes, at Clearwater. Star News Mr. and Mrs. Lysle Johnson and family spent last Thursday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Ewalt Miller and Barbara. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Juracek and family spent last Thursday end Friday in Omaha visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Nekuda. They visited at the Art Juracek home in Norfolk on their way home. The Star Get-Together club meets this week with Mrs. Gerald Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Max Grenier visited at the Bob Tomlinson borne Tuesday, June 5. Mr. and Mrs. Ewalt Miller and Barbara were in Neligh Friday. Mrs. Ben Miller is spending some time in South Dakota with relatives. Her mother. Mrs. Hauf, is in a Sioux Falls, S.D., hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Throck morton of Inglewood, Calif., are visiting friends and relatives in this community. Mr Throdunor ton is a brother-in-law of W liam Derickson, sr. Several children irom around Star attended Bible school at the Dorsey church last week. Mr. and Mrs, Ernie Grasscap and son of Billings. Mont., are | visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. Grasscap is a sister of Wil liam Hansen of Star and a daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. 1,. A. 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