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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 30, 1956)
Prairieland Talk . . . Prairie Larder Is Full Bjr ROM AIN E SAUNDERS. Retired, hnw Editor The Frontier LINCOLN—Visitors, delegates to state gath erings, business and professional men and women from all sections of Nebraska come to Lincoln from time-to-time. A former outstate dweller avails himself of such opportunities as come his way to talk with these prairieland dwellers. A farm woman from Thurston county intro duced their dry weather experience by saying the bushels to the acre and corn F might not be much more but they were not grieving as the wealth of crops of previous years sustains them on their farm. A rancher-farmer of' the white collar brand from the Sid ney country reports the farm and livestock situation out there very good. Many Nebraska crop growers have resorted to irri gation and have their own sys- Komaine terns of deep wells. A seasoned Saunders son of the soil in eastern Nebraska says lie waters with wells 80 acres of corn that will yield a large return, but some 300 acres of his land not under irrgiation hardly pays for the seed and labor put into it this season. One gent from the Gordon country informed me there will be the usual fail roundup of beeves. Prairieland has a full larder of hamburger sandwiches, apple pie and sand cherry shortcake. What more do you want? mm* The preacher told this story of a barber mem ber of his flock who had become inspired to do j some preaching himself. The barber’s first cus tomer after the inspiration had struck him was a man wanting a shave. The tonsorial artist lathered the customer up, strapped the razor, meanwhile thinking how to begin his preaching. Standing over the prostrate form in the chair with drawn razor he began: “Are you ready to die?” The .guy ! wanting a shave did not wait for the rest of the j sermon but bounded out of the chair and rushed I out of that barber shop. • * * The petition candidate for governor of Ne braska does not expect to be elected. He thinks maybe he will draw enough of the republican vote to defeat Governor Anderson. A bit of spite work that should be given severe rebuke at the polls. • • • Oratory of a sort—where now are the Patrick Hcnrys, the Sam Houstons, the Abe Lincolns, the j William Jennings Bryans?—spurted forth at the national political conventions. Superlatives were exhausted in extolling the statesmanship quali fications of favorite sons from here and there at that Chicago, 111., convention. Stepping across the continent to San Francisco, Calif., where the rep resentatives of the grand old party poured forth in fulsome praise their tribute to the achievements of Ike and named the candidates. Another presi dential campaign opens. If I were a registered democrat—which I am not—I could not support their candidate for president. No divorced man should ever head our nation. If one has made a failure of home life, how could he succeed in the larger sphere of the national life? Henry Grady, son of a Union solider of the 1860's and a pioneer of Holt county, and Mrs Grady, daughter of the pioneer Hayes family of the Atkinson community, observed their 50th wedding anniversary. Down the highway of time they have come, united in heart and hand for 50 years. Prairieland Talker would like to have been in O’Neill recently to join with friends in ex tending the hand and be in tune with the heart throbs over the event. Henry, a veteran of the war m Cuba, once sheriff of Holt county and later postmaster in O’Neill, is a native son of prairie land. He or she who could not get along pleas antly with Henry would be a human misfit any where, Mrs. Grady has been a homemaker, train ing their children in the way they should go, and has been rewarded by having devoted sons and daughters. Who next who have lived a happy life together in O'Neill for 50 years? * • * Do you no longer remember names of peo ple you have known through the years? You are not getting old; you are old—just beginning to live, to realize the blunders made along the way, hut with stately steppings you march on toward the journey’s end. * * * I have stood today where flowers bloom. The full-blown clusters of floral beauty in yellow, red, blue and white adorn the living plants by the side I of the road and the fragrance and color invite the passerby to pause on his hurried way. To stand among the flowers and look in silent wonder upon the things of tinted beauty is symbolic of the charming things along the highway of life—the sacred ties of husband and wife, family and friends, the love and devotion of children, the op- | portunities along the way to extend a helping hand, to join in the pleasures of life with neigh- I bors and relatives. I did not pluck a flower—there [ they bloom for others to see as they pass that way. Nebraska newspapers have been charged by a state senator with being unmindful of a duty i owed their readers to publish the record, qualifi cations and general information about candidates for office. Shades of John Sprecker, Ross Ham mond, Edward Rosewater, Clyde King, Don Ma thews, Clarence Selah, Ham Kautzman, Art Mul len! Newspaper editors and partisan associates a generation ago raked the hides of office seekers to an extent that capable citizens of that day would not consent to become candidates. The less said about a candidate today, the better his chance at the polls. . . . The flare of dawn and another morning comes down the highway of time. What will it be today, a sigh, a groan-—or will we see the roses blooming along the way, feel the warm handclasp of a 1 friend, greet a neighbor with a smile and cheer ing words, hear the laughter and chatter of chil dren at play, soar in spirit to blue realms above and drop to earth and have a little fun? * * * It was written "a half century,” but the com positor jumped aver the half and made it a full I century that the late Father Cassidy looked after j the affairs of St. Patrick’s parish. And the make up guy left out the last line that suggested her j friends of O’Neill write Miss Cullen a letter. Printers are not infallible — they do blunder at times. Editorial . . . Glaciers and Rainmaking Weather too hot for you? In that case, it may be of mild interest that a couple of scientists have just given advance warning that a new glacial epoch is approaching, during which, if meteoro logical history repeats itself, everything from the Potomac river in the east to the Rio Grande in the west will be under ice. This inside dope on the predicted one-thou sand-foot-thick frosting doesn’t come from the current group of air force-sponsored scientists who are sojourning in our midst in connection witn Operation Prairiegrass, But it does come from Drs. Maurice Ewing and William L. Donn of Co lumbia university. The good doctors have been noticing that since the end of the ice age about 11,000 years ago, conditions favorable to a new one have been building. It is a very complicated process, having to do with an inpourmg of warm water into Arctic re gions, a melting of the ice there, a great deal of moisture rising into the atmosphere, and inevita bly such a whopping big snowstorm that gigantic new glaciers will form. These, under pressure of their own size, w'ill be pushed south onto us. That’s about the how of it. So, if you don’t like the weather nice and warm, be patient long enough, and nature will bring about a cooling off period. The professors from the big town say New York, Chicago, Denver and San Francisco wiii be encased in ice. Moscow, Leningrad, London and Paris will be deep frozen—and that should put a cool end to what is now regarded as the cold war. inese ieuuws uuui veuiuic just »uuj huo new ice age is coining. Discussing the matter with visiting scientists at O’Neill, we were told by Dr. Vern Sumi, head of the physicsc department at Wisconsin university, that cold winters, drouths and floods are actually foretold by “reading” the glaciers. And, while we’re about it: None of the Operation Prairiegrass people with whom we've talked are enthusiastic about rainmaking in the great plains area on the eastern most portion of the great American desert (that’s us). They say snow has been induced successfully in mountainous areas and rain has been induced on a strictly local basis where tropical and semi tropical air masses are being dealt with. But, shucks, it rains and snows in those places a-plenty anyway. Rainmaking when there’s not a cloud in the sky? Not a chance. Rainmaking where there are clouds hovering over Holt? Very, very remote and, if successful, our learned friends say, there will likely be legal repercussions because you've “stolen” rain from somebody else. Oh yes, and there’s possibility of over-seeding of clouds. What started out to be a cool, comfortable discussion of icy stuff turned out to be a brief essay on rainmaking, too. But that’s the way it goes when there's a cer tain amount of space that must be filled. Case of Missing Congressman The Rock County Leader (Bassett) editorial ized last week: This might be called the “Case of the Missing Congressman.” Congressman A. L. Miller was supposed to have been in town Wednesday evening, August 15, on * • * • , * « • * », •# • . , * • * * • his pre-election tour of the Fourth district. The congressman did not arrive as had been announced, nor has anyone heard what happened to him. When and if he will get here is unknown. Several of his constituents inquired of his whereabouts. All were anxious to talk to him. We hope the congressman will arrange his itinerary so that a stop here will afford those who have questions an opportunity to seek answers. Meanwhile, the veteran Congressman Miller had been sperifically invited and urged to attend a meeting of the Save-the-Trains officers, direct ors and civic leaders held Monday night, August 20, at Ainsworth. The congressman expressed hope and possibility of being there. Further, if unable to make it, he volunteered to have an up the-minute wire report on the mail status as it affects Cicago & North Western trains 13 and 14. He didn’t show up; neither did the telegram. Half of Nebraska will be without a passen ger-mail-express train if C&NW has its wish. The missing congressman might come through yet. The Male Models One profession which the editor admits an in ability to “see,” is that of modeling for men. Just as we had little admiration for male ballet dancers during wartime, we find ourselves without a proper appreciation of the talents of male models in both war and peace. The gentle art of posing, and grinning just right for the camera, or batting one’s eyebrows, and assuming both the affected and unaffected look, leaves us strictly chilly. We are country bumpkin enough to feel that the “darling” male models of the drygoods busi ness would do well to get themselves a real job. We are aware of the fact most of them probably make more money than editors, but, nevertheless they are pursuing an effeminate way of life which is not conducive of very much that is manly. And, worst of all, many of these male models seem to be following in the path of the bean-pole set— the female modeling clan—whose theory seems to be that the thinner a model can be without having to be carried off on a stretcher, the better it is for the advertiser. In other words, we have seen too many spindly - legged, hollow - chested, sissified male models. Take them away. We’ll take the fellow with one eye, or with the red beard and his qui nine water. ^ I CARROLL W. STEWART, Editor and Publisher ARTHUR J. NOECKER and ESTHER M. ASHER, Associate Publishers Entered at the postoffice in O’Neill, Holt coun ty, Nebraska, as second-class mail matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. This news paper is a member of the Nebraska Press Associa ! tion, National Editorial Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. Terms of Subscription: In Nebraska, $2.50 per year; elsewhere in the United States, $3 per year; rates abroad provided on request. All subscriptions are paid in advance. Audited (ABC) Circulation—2,559 (Mar. 31,1956) Weds in Atkinson Church Rite Miss Donna Rae Peterson (above), daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Peterson of Amelia, and Wilford N. Hatch, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Hatch of Sumner, were married Wednesday, August 22, in St. Joseph’s Catholic church at Atkinson. Rev. Francis Price of Emmet performed the double-ring ceremony. The couple will re side in Lexington.—O’Neill Photo Co. Mary Ann Miksch Weds at Hastings STUART — Miss Mary Ann Miksch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Miksch of Stuart, be came the bride of Gerald Batter man, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Batterman of Hastings, on Sat urday, August 25, at 11:30 a.m;, in St. Cecilia’s Catholic church in Hastings Rev. James Dawson performed the double-ring ceremony. Lor etta Conradt. was organist. The church was decorated with ped estal baskets of mixed flower bouquets on either side of the iltar. The bride' wore a street-length dress of white lace fashioned in princess style with a portrait neckline and cap sleeves. Her shoulder length veil of illusion was held by a tiara of seed pearls and sequins. She wore a rhinestone necklace and earrings, a. gift from the bridegroom, and carried a white lace covered prayer book topped with a show er bouquet of red roses. Miss Lorene Miksch was her sister’s only attendant. Her street length dress of light blue lace was styled identically with that of the bride. She wore a band hat of blue face and carried a colonial bou quet of white carnations. The rhinestone necklace and earrings she wore were gifts from the bride. Richard Batterman of Lincoln, bro her of the bridegroom, was bestman. Martin Miksch of Stuart, brother of the bride, ushered. The men wore business suits with carnation boutonnieres. The bride’s mother chose a navy blue dress and the bride groom’s mother chose light blue for the wedding and each wore a white carnation corsage. A dinner for the immediate families was held at St. Michael’s church basement with members of the Altar society serving. Mixed bouquets of summer flowers and a three-tier wedding cake decorated the tables. Miss Delores Miksch, sister of the Butte Pancake Day Saturday SEPTEMBER 1 DANCE to the Music of BOBBY LAYNE Orchestra ‘Midwest’s Most Enjoyable Music” 7 full days and nighta • See all Nebraska on display • See the all new 1956 edition. Holiday on Ice bride, was in charge of the guest book and Mrs. Ernest Bott, sister of the bride, was in charge of the gifts. Mrs. Batterman attended Stuart rural and parochial schools and for the past two years has been employed by the C. D. Haff Cleaners in Hastings. Mi\ Batter man attended Hastings schools and is now engaged in farming with his father. Following a short wedding trip the couple will reside on a farm I near Hastings. Out-of-town relatives, who at tended the wedding, were: Mr. ,ind Mrs. John Miksch, Martin and Bob Miksch, all of Stuart; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Batterman, Cindy and Brucie and Richard ; Batterman, all of Lincoln. Mardelle Again in Concert Miss Mardelle Johnson was among those few chosen again this year to play in the final con cert at the national music camp at Interlochen, Mich. Miss John son plays the flute. Her mother, Mrs. Robert Ev ans, and Bobby and Mrs, Evans’ sister attended the final concept and brought “Marde” home. They arrived Wednesday, Aug ust 22. Wlx* Tou rnA I Warn Tnai . ., Joseph Price’s Horse Drops Dead Valuable Driver Lie* Down and Die* 50 Years Ago Organs, ranging from $20 to $150 — Smith’s Temple of Music (ndv.) . Albert A. Kacroy and Jessie A Bedford, both of Meek, and Bert Bvron Butler and Flor ence May Van Sant, l oth of Ew ing. took out marriari? licenses . . At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. P J. Lansworth of Agee, their daughter. Miss Anna : Mabel, was married to Francis Marion Kerns of King City, Mo. Joseph Price of Atkinson lost his valuable driving horse. Last Sunday when Mr. Price returned from church, the horse fell dead before he had time to unhitch it from the buggy. ‘.’0 Years Ago i Little Margaret Harte, 10, of i Inman, daughter of the J. P Hartes, died after an illness of several weeks. . . Miss Maxine Harrington returned Sun lay night from a two-weeks’ visit at the home of June Carol White of Bristow. Miss June came back with her for a week's visit. . Elmer Merriman, 72, pioneer of 1879, died after an illness of a year. . . A baby girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ernst of Pleasant Dale. . . Mr. and Mrs. Ed Chudomelka, L. Kopecky, Mrs. lladdon Geary and son, a.l of Inman, and Walter Spei were in Sioux City Thursday. 10 Years Ago Among those released by the selective service were Joseph P. Fiala of O’Neill, Gene W. Roberts of Ewing, Joseph D. Scott of Stu atr, Louis L. Walter of Ewing, Harlan A. Dierking of Amelia. . . E. Roy Townsend of Page, a well- i known bridge builder and stock man, died at his home. . . Miss Fern Hubbard, formerly of O’ Neill, has been named to fill a vacancy on the Lincoln city ccuncil. John Bowen was rushed to St. Vincent’s hospital, Sioux City, for an appendectomy. . . . Miss Mary G. Harty and Kevin Kocina of Creighton were married. One Year Ago Mrs. Norman Paxton, 26, for merly of Chambers, died in Kan sas City, Mo., in an iron lung after contracting polio. . . Sunday visitors at Guy Hull home at Redbird were the Albert Rey nolds family of Inman and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Nelson and daughter. . Fire of unknown or igin destroyed over 20 tons of hay^on^thi^ariT^^^Mr^^oretta DRS. BROWN & FRENCH — O'NEILL — PHYSICIANS & SURGEONS Alice’s Beauty Shop (In Former Apparel Shop Location) Phone 263 — O’Neill Luber of Dorsey. . Mis* Shirley Ludemann and A/lc Richard Ring, both of Spencer, and Miss Elizabeth L. Tanner of Ewing and Myron Armfield of Spencei were married. . . Mr and Mrs Dave Moler and son, Don, and daughter. Mrs. Lawrence Murray, went to Capron. 111., to visit their daughter and sister. Mrs. Jim Motecek Leon V. Schaaf Reenlists in Army The following recent arm> en listments have been announced by Sfc. James R Lyons, army recruiter here: Leon V. Schaaf of Atkinson, tor army security agency (Schaat is a recnlistee); Francis L West cott of Hay Springs, for army! reserves. Jerry R. Beem of Chadron, for the -198th engineer battalion, which will leave for Europe this winter; Rodney D. Reed of Chad ron for field artillery mainten ance school: Theodore Broberg (if; Chadron, for armored corps: I Donald L Spear of Gordon, for army security agency. Tliesc men went to Ft. Chaffee 1 Ark., for processing, training and I reassignment. The following people visited and picnicked at the home of Mr. aid Mrs. George Mott of O’Neill; on Sunday: Mr. and Mrs. Fora I Knight, Mrs. Ethel Frisch, Larry and Arthur, all of O’Neill; Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Caldon and daughter, Barbara Ann, of El Monte, Cailf.; Mr. and Mrs. Ar thur Ennen, Shirley, Edward and Donna of Verdigre; Mr. and Mrs. A Perry Lichty. sr, of Royal; Mr.-, Lewis Luckenbili at Sisters. Ore.; Mr and Mrs. Louis Bart09, Linda and Marvin of Opportunity. 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