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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 4, 1956)
-Voice of The Frontier1 ‘ * TWFI VF 9:30-10 A M. — 780 k.c. - JUT RONTIER :r. Mon. — Wed. — Sot. North-Central Nebraska’* BIGGEST Newspaper Volume 76.—Number 23. O’Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, 1 lxursday, October 4, 1936. Seven Cent* Mrs. Ida Hitchcock, 111 3 Weeks, Dies Resident of County 72 Years ATKINSON — Mrs. Ida I. Hitchcock 74, died Monday, Oc tober 1, in Atkinson. She had been a resident of Atkinson since 1884. She had been ill exactly three weeks, suffering from influenza that turned into pneumonia. Funeral services will be con ducted at 2 p.m,, today (Thurs day). The Seger funerai home will be in charge and burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery. The late Mrs. Hitchcock, whose maiden narne was Ida I. BaJle weg, was born May 22, 1882, at Putman, 111., a daughter of Fer dinand and Josephine Maria Bat leweg. At the age of two she came with her parents to Nebraska, settling on a homestead four miles north of Dora Lake which is situated southwest of Atkinson. She was one of a family of 10 children. At the age of six her mother died and Mrs. Hitchcock went to Creighton to make her home with an aunt. On November 7, 1906, she mar ried John Wright Hitchcock at O’Neill. After their marriage they re sided on a farm several miles east of Atkinson for several years where one daughter, Irene, was born. Later the family moved into town where Mr. Hitchcock operated a livery barn for many years. Prior to his death he worke dat the Atkinson Livestock Market and was a cat tle dealer. Mr. Hitchcock died in 1949. Survivors include; Dacghters— Mrs. Roy (Irma) Greenfield and Mrs. Ralph Shald, both of Stu art; sons — Jasper of Atkinson and George of Stuart; sister — Mrs. Frank (Emma) Miles of Ironwo<xi, Mich. She was a member of Wesley an Methodist church. GOP Caravan Will Make 2 Holt Stops The Nebraska republican cara van will make two stops in Holt county—O’Neill and Atkinson. The caravans will leave Bur well at 10:30 a. m., on Tuesday, October 16, and arrive at Bart lett at 11:15 a. m. Leaving Bart lett at 11:30, the entourage, in cluding national and state can didates, will arrive at O’Neill at 12:30 p. m., have lunch here and conduct a street corner meeting. Leaving O’Neill at 2 p. m., the giuup will move to Atkinson for. a 2:30 p. m., street meeting, last ing about a half-hour, reaching i Bassett at 3.45 p. m. Airmen in Stolen Car Held Here Three airmen from the Rapid City, S. D., air base, absent with out leave and traveling in a sto len car, have been turned over to military authorities. They were taken into custody here Septem ber 23 by the state highway pa trol and held for military po lice. The 1948 model Plymouth in which they were traveling had been taken from a used car lot in Rapid City. The airmen: Walter W. Walk er, Jerry Craw’ford and Rosario Rogazzo, home addresses not known. Hearing Date Set on Road Petition The Holt county board of su pervisors has fixed Wednesday, October 31, as date for hearing regarding to the proposed open ing of a two-mile road extend ing west in Holt from the Verdi gre highway (Knox). Petitions had been filed after being circulated by Nels Lin quist. CONFFR WITH KM-TV Paul Sellers of Ainswortlv chairman of the North-Central Nebraska television committee, and Joe Contois of O’Neill, east ern district chairman, Tuesday conferred in Omaha with the management and engineering staff of KM-TV. The North Central committee plans a TV satellite station at Long Pine. **•- I * J Mr. Asher . . . state plant engineer for Consumers. Church Filled for Homer Asher Rites The Methodist church was fill ed to capacity Friday, September 28, at the funeral services for Homer E. Asher, 59, O'Neill resi dent for nearly 20 years and state plant engineer for Consum ers Public Power. Mr. Asher was fatally stricken with a heart attack finishing the. direction of tire extensive repair v. rk at the Spencer hydro dam Survivors include; Widow— Esther; daughters — Mrs. Joe Bangs of St. James, Mo., and Miss Donna, at home; sons— Donald of Valentine and Eldon of Kacine, Wise. Among relatives here from a distance were: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bangs of St James, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Asher of Racine, Wise.; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Asher and daughter Susan, of Valentine; Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Asher and sons, Ro> and Lyle, of Valentine; Harr> C h a m ber s of Dubuque, la. Charles, Chambers of Ringsted .a.. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Asher >f Mullen. Friends from a distance came : iom Spencer, Bloomfield, Har tington, Wausa, Norfolk, Neligh YaLntine, Ainsworth, Long Pine Columbus, Ogalalla. Scottsbluff Elgin and Chambers. Hebron Woman, 79, Dies in Hospital Mrs. Nellie May Hill, 79, of Hebron, mother of C. R. (“Bob”) Hill of O’Neill died at 7 a.m, Saturday. September 29, in St. Anthony’s hospital. Recently she suffered a fractured hip and was transferred from a Lincoln hospital to O’Neill. Funeral services were held at the First Christian church in Hebron. She was born January 22 1877, at Green Bay, Wise. Her husband is deceased. Survivors, besides the son liv ing in O’Neill, are: Son — Ralph of Hebron; daughters — Mrs Ethel Mae Prache.il of Nelsor and Mrs. Audrey Maxwell ol Compton, Calif. Mrs. Maxwell was near hei mother when she lied. Crowd Sees ‘Fanny’; Plan Another Show An old-fashioned melodrama “Fanny, the Farmer’s Daughter,’ was presented when the Parent Teacher association of the O’ Neill public school met Mondaj evening at the school. The cast inluded Mrs. H. D Gildersleeve, Mrs. Robert Hill Mrs. Darrell Grooms, Mrs Charles Beilin, Mrs. Frank Ep i penbaugh, Richard Smithson, Le: Weber and Grant Peacock. A large crowd attended thi one-hour presentation, directer [ by Mr. Smithson. Another public presentation i: | planned as a benefit for thi I'-TA. James Holslaw, vice-president conducted the business meeting. The group decided to have it: own school Halloween party thi: year A cheek for $25 was pre ' sented to Supt. Milton Baack t< buy new kitchen supplies. All of the teachers were wel corned, and the new teacher: were introdued. Lunch wa: : served. ••The Farmer’s Daughter” east: Grant Peacock. Mrs. H. D. Glldersleeve. Richard Smithson and Mrs. Frank Fppenbach.—The Frontier Photo by Larry Frisch. Frank Mott Rites Held I * at Spencer Boyd Resident for 45 Years Expires After Long Illness SPENCER — Funeral services for Frank S. Mott, 77, were con ducted at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Oc tcber 2, at the Methodist chudch here with Rev. Clyde Wells offi ciating Burial was in the Un ion cemetery here. The choir sang “Rock of Ages,” “Sweet Hour of Prayer” and “Abide with Me.” Active pallbearers were Wil liam Luedke, Roy Black, Ray, Krbel, Carl Schmidt, Jake Clas sen and Harold Hargens. Honor ary pallbearers were Major Olin. Reinold Woidneck, Frank Klas na, Albert Cizcik, Thomas Jen sen, Thomas Brodcrson and Dr. J. M. Pucelik. Mr. Mott, who had been ill about two years, died at 6:15 p. m., Friday. September 28, at his home 2!^ miles northeast of Spener He had been bedfast 15 months. The late Mr. Mott was born September 21, 1879, at Pocahon tas, la., the son of George and Josephine Mott. At the age of, three he moved with his parents , and an older sister, Mary, to1 Knox county. On March 12, 1906, he was united in marriage to Minnie C. Mohr of Hainesville. They became the parents of five children. He was well-known in western! > Knox, eastern Holt and Boyd Mr. Mott . . . well-known in i area. counties for his grain threshing operations and blacksmithing a bility, particularly as a younger man. He moved his family to Boyd county in March, 1913, where he continued to reside 45 years. He joined the Methodist church here. Mr. Mott operated a dairy until December, 1946, serving patrons in Spencer for 30 years. The Motts observed their gold en wedding in March. ' Survivors include: Widow — of Beltsville, Md.; Raymond H. Minnie; sons — Dr? Lawrence O. ! of Omaha, and Donald L. of Spencer; daughters — Mrs. Hes ; ter H. Hartley of Monterery, ‘ Calif., and Mrs. Geraldine L. Canon of Louisiana, Mo.; 10 grandchildren; sisters — Mrs. Mary C. Hansen of Fenton, la.; ; Mrs! Josephine Groeling of Or ; hard; Mrs. Lillie Bramen of Mitchell, S. D.; Miss Julia Mott * o! Mitcnell, S. D.; and Mrs. Ed na H. Walton of Boone, la.; bro | tiers — George J. of O'Neill; ; James A. of Verdigre; William ’ ,i. of Spencer, and Peter J. of Walnut. * ■**'■•**« ■“ swBHKMI .. I «*>- JSSL.J This is a view of a portion of the crowd attending the out door barbecue Sunday afternoon at the St. Mary’s academy campus, sponsored by the Friends of St. Mary's. George Janousek and Fred Heermann were in charge of arrangements. Dining occasion ally was handicapped by gusts of wind, but 1,150 meals were served to the appreciative crowd. Proceeds went to the academy. An outdoor carnival was held simultaneously.—The Frontier Photo Stuart Resident 77 Years Expires STUART — Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 2, in the Coats funeral home for John Hoffman, 82, who has been a res ident of the Stuart community for the past 77 years. Rev. Gene Anderson of New port officiated at the services and burial was in the Stuart cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Moses, Clifford Nelson, John Shald, Joe Kaup, Joe Kro bot and Joe Levi. The late John Joseph Hoff man, son of Mary and John Hoff man, was bom January 16, 1873, at Pittsburg, Pa. At a young age he moved to Humphrey, w’ith his parents and in 1879, the family moved to Stuart where he spent the re mainder of his life. The last six years he spent with two of his nephews. Bob and Art Hoff man. The late Mr. Hoffman experi enced many hardships as a pi oneer settler. Sudvivors include: Brothers Tom of St. Joseph, Mo.; George of Martin, S. D., and Jim of Ne braska City; many nieces and nephews and many friends. Four sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. His brother, Tom, of St. Jo seph, Mo., and George of Mad tin, S. D. attended the funeral rites. Archie L. May Burial at Hooper INMAN—Funeral services were held at Hooper at 2 p.m., Sun day, September 30, for Archie L.’ May. He died Thursday, September 27. Burial was in the Hooper cem etery. The late Mr. May was born June 2, 1902. He was married to Miss Fran ces Gallagher of Inman on De cember 11, 1938, at O’Neill. They became the parents ol two children. Mr. May had been employed by the Western Construction company for 20 years, chiefly as a foreman. He was working on a job at Millard when he died. Survivors include: Widow — Frances; son — James; daugh ter — Gean Ann; four brothers; three sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Among those attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher, Mr and Mrs. J. P. Gallagher, i Miss Beatrice Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gallagher, Mrs. Anna Smith, all of Inman; Mr. and Mrs. Matt McCabe, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Crank, Mr. and Mrs. Melvina Smith, all of Page; Mr. and Mrs. George Wink ler, of Emmet, and Mr. and Mrs. ! A1 Hamik, of O’Neill. Anspaohs Move To Lincoln — Mr. and Mrs. Harden Anspach have moved to Lincoln. Their son, Keith Anspach, and son-in law, Charles Marston, attend the University of Nebraska. They and their wives and children are all living in Lincoln. ’**-,'*% Zf r Edward Schmidt (above) had charge of taking the beef from the barbecue pit while dozens of expectant diners looked on. Mrs. Johnson Mi's. Clay Johnson, sr„ was honored at a party Saturday given by the fifth and sixth grade boys of her Methodist Sunday school class. The af fair was held at the A. Neil Dawes home. Mrs. Johnson was presented with a gift. Sunday-school pro motion was held Sunday. Much News, Pictures Ommitted This Issue— Considerable news matter, a number of news photos and sev eral advertisements have been omitted from this issue because of short staff and a heavy volume of advertising. Much of the om mitted material will be published next week. — PUBLISHERS. fB Incidence in Holt Climbing At the quarterly meeting of the Holt County Tuberculosis as sociation held Tuesday evening, Dr. W. F. Finley of O’Neill, case finding chairman for the organ ization, cited the increase ir. th« incidence of TB in the county. Speaking before the board ol directors he refuted a remark h« had made several years ago tc the effect that TB did not seem to be much of a problem in Holl county. Doctor Finley went on to illustrate the number of cases that have come to the attention of the association in the past year. These cases have come to light by use of X-ray. He noted that all people of Holt county will be able to take advantage of the free chest X-ray mobile unit that will be coming to Holt county in January. Mrs. Milton Baack, Holt TB president, said volunteers would again be needed for the clerical work connected with the arrival of the X-ray unit. Light Rain Falls; Moisture Needed An unofficial .45 of an inch of rain fell early Saturday — £ slow, gentle rain. Atkinson reported a similar a mount, starting about 3 a.m Good showers also were report ed at Lynch and at Creightor where a half-inch was recorded Rainfall for the year is fa: below normal and pastures anc fields need moisture badly. Mos of the area is tinder dry. Summary: Hi Lo Prec. September 27 96 58 September 28 86 61 [ September 29 63 39 .45 September 30 73 33 October 1 79 50 October 2 84 37 October 3 81 56 AVERSION TO CAPS & GOWNS . . . Froelich Earns Law Degree William J. Froelich, Jr., this week was graduated from Georgetown university law school Washington, D. C. The oldest son < f Mr. and Mrs. William J. Froe - lich, sr., he has joined hs fath er’s law firm in Chicago, 111., with offices in the Continental Illinois National bank building. His law degree was delivered to him at his home Monday by registered mail. i He seems to have an aversion to being around for cap and gown ceremonies. Only one member of the St. Mary’s graduating class was ab sent in May, 1945, when the di plomas were passed out: Wil liam J. Froelich, jr. He had left earlier in the month to enter ' St. Louis (Mo.) university — a 1 Jesuit school — where he spent I 4 years. When he left St. Louis in Janu ary, 1951, he already had eam , ed a bachelor of arts degree, which was forwarded to him by mail the following June. Meanwhile, he had enrolled at Creighton university, Omaha, preparatory to joining the na vy. He completed two years of work in one year but was already Froelich . . . follows father. iii uniform when Most Rev. Ger nId T. Bergan, archbishop o Omaha, delivered the commence ment address to the Creighto grads. When he did call for his bach elor of science degree at th Omaha institution, he showed u in a navy uniform during th holidays and the assistant regis irar, an 82-year-old womar handed it to him. Out of the navy in Septembei 1954, he needed only four days t matriculate at Georgetown “U’ •here he covered three years c work in two years, summers in eluded. On October 20 at Detroi VTich., he will wed Miss Kathlee Dorothy Seymour of Gross Fointe, Mich. The couple wi live in Chicago. To Wisconsin — Miss Teresa Finley and her sii ter, Mrs. Rose Francis, left Tue: day for Wisconsin to attend tl funeral of Leo Finley, the I nephew. Sandhills Carlot Sale Moves 1718 Steer Calves Average $21.40 with Buyer* Here from 5 State* Buyers from five states con verged here Wednesday for the second annual carload sale of calves and yearlings sponsored by the Sandhills Cattle associa tion—one of five in the state The market was considered good—even better than expected Receipts were 1,718 head— mostly from this area. Steer calves averaged $2l.-t*’ ewt.; heifer ealves. $18.10. Pall yearling steers averaged $19.25, fall yearling heifers, $18.35 Y ear ling steers averaged S18.8C while yearling heifers struct, an average of 16. Two loads of two-year-olds , brought $19.50. Cattle were divided by judges Harold Burge of O’Neill offered the top load of steers; Oswald J Druecke of O’Neill, top load of heifers; Fritz Brockman of Em met, top load of fall yearling steers; nob Clifford of Atkinson, top yearling steers; Lyle Dierks. Ewing, top yearling heifers These were all whitefaoe Guy Cole of O'Neill had thr top Shorthorn steer ealves. heifer calves and yearlings. One part of a load of blacks was sold. Meanwhile, over one thousand head of cattle, mostly calves and yearlings are expected today (Thursday) at the O’Neill Live stock market. The second in the series of special calf sales will be* held Friday. The Sandhills feeder calf show and sale, featuring 200 4-H clutv calves, will be held here Wed nesday, October 10. District 55 P-TA in First Session PAGE — The first Parent Teachers association meeting of the year was held at the di» trict 55 school Friday evening with Mesdames Glen Harris and Louise Heese in charge of the arrangements. Cards furnished the entertain ment. Miss Jerilyn Luebke and Charles Waterman held high | scores for the evening and Mrs j Roger Bowen and son, Bruce, | hell low scores. Auction Calendar Friday, October 5: Mr. and Mrs. Adelbert Fauquier of near Chambers; closeout farm sale, livestock, machinery, feed, CoL Ed Thorin of O’Neill, auctioneer; Chambers State bank, clerk. (De | tails on page 8.) Tuesday, October 9: Mrs Cla rence Donohoe, a widow lfvtntf SMs miles north of O’Neill; ’.99 head of cattle; complete line of farm and haying machinery. Col. Wallace O'Connell of O'Neill, auctioneer; First National bank of O’Neill, clerk. (Details ore page 8.) i Thursday, October 11: Mrs. . Juliana Kamphaus of Amelia, • ranch closeout sale; 145 head of [ cattle, machinery; Col. Ed Tho t rin of O’Neill, auctioneer; Cham bers State bank, clerk. (Detail* on page 11.) Friday, October 12: Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, living 23 miles north and miles west of O’Neill; 1,660-acre Holt county ranch adjoining Niobrara river and U.S. highway 281; 140 head of cattle; machinery, household goods; Col. Ed Thorin of O'Neill, . auctioneer-real estate broker, Ne braska State bank of Bristow clerk. aauiraay, v/cioDer ia: ivir. <uu* Mrs. Frank Schultz, northwest of O’Neill, farm closeout; 64 head of cattle, machinery, feed; Col. Ed Thorin of O’Neill, auctioneer; O’Neill National Bank, clerk. " (Details on page 6.) Monday, October 15: Lynn Dotjr closeout, north of Atkinson; 515— I acre combination farm - ranch; dairy herd; other personal prop - erty; Col. Ed Thorin of O’Neill, e auctioneer - real estate broker a (Details on page 2.) e Tuesday, October 16: Fred - Lindberg sale of livestock, feed, , other items, four miles east of Midway, one-half mile south; •, Col. Ed Thorin of O’Neill, auc o tioneer; O’Neill National bank, ’, clerk. (Details next issue.) f Wednesday, October 17: M. A. - Benton closeout sale, north of Burwell; Col. Ed Thorin of O’— Neill, auctioneer. (Details in sub n sequent issues.) e Wednesday, October 24: Mr. II and Mrs. John Berger, who live on Opportunity road northeast of O’Neill, will offer their 1,800 acre ranch, 140 head of Hereford cattle, other personal property; i- i Col. Ed Thorin of O'Neill, anc :- tioneer-real estate broker; Eraie ie Weller of Atkinson, autioneer; ir First National bank of O’Neill, clerk. (Details next issue).