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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 4, 1956)
Sick & Injured O’NEILL — Eugene Schmeichel is home from the Veteran’s hos pital . . T. Joe Biglin submitted to major surgery for 2i£ hours late Saturday at St. Anthony's hospital His rondition is “good”. . . . Charlie Richter suffered scratches and bruises Sunday, September 23, when the cart he was riding overturned and the pony continued to run. . . Mon day Mr. and Mrs. E. G. ("Gene”) Morgan took Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor to the University hospital clinic where Mrs. Taylor, who recently submitted to surgery, hes a checkup. . . Carol Fox had the cast removed from her leg Saturday, September 20. . . Mrs. C. E. Jones is “better” after a three weeks illness with a virus infection. . . Ed Flood expects to report to the Veteran’s hospital in Grand Island Tuesday, Octo ber 16, for glasses. His eye is now "fme”. . Mrs. William Grothe is in St. Anthony’s hospital. She is u pneumonia patient. . . Weston Whitwer has been transferred from St. Anthonys to an Omaha hospital. STAR—Lysle Johnson submit-; ted to surgery at the Veterans hospital in Lincoln last Thurs day. His wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Johnson, and sis ter, Mrs. Archie Kreycik, went to Lincoln that day. The parents and sister returned the same day while his wife spent the rest of the week there. . . Miss Judy Juraeek underwent surgery at St. Anthony’s hospital in O’Neill Tuesday, September 27, and was released on Saturday, . . Bill Hibbs spent Wednesday, Sep tember 28, at the home of his* parents, Mr. and Mrs. Art Hibbs. O’Neill. His father is quite ill at his home. PAGE — Mrs. E. H. Farns worth, who was taken sick with j a severe case of flu while on a trip in the eastern paprt of the vin Harvey took their son, Lyle, state, is recovering . . . Mrs. Cal to Norfolk, Wednesday where he was a patient in Our Lady of Lourdes ho tipsualtn yer Lourdes hospital until Saturday. He was suffering a sinus infec tion . . . Stanley Soukup, a sixth grader at the district No, 50 school, had the misfortune to push his hand through the glass door as he was leaving the school, dequiring six stitches to close the wound. CHAMBERS — Mr and Mrs James Grimes were called to La Habra, Calif., by the illness of Mrs. Grimes’ daughter-in-law, Mrs. Edward Grimes. They left Monday. . . Bobby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Peterson, is a patient in the Orthopedic hospi tal in ^ncoln. Bobby cut his hand on a tin can about three weeks ago, cutting some tendons and injuring the nerves in two fingers. He underwent an oper ation on his hand on Wednesday, September 26. LYNCH—Ronald Carson, sr., is on crutches due to an ankle in jury. . . Mrs. Etta Bennett of Na per has been dismissed from the local hospital and is staying at '.he home of her son, Harold Bennett, east of town. DELOIT—E. L. Sisson of Ew- j ing an Alva Parks of this com- j munity are “greatly improved" at the Neligh hospital._ O’Neill News Mr and Mrs Frank Reese of Valentine were Friday eveninf callers at the H L. Lindberg home enroute from a business trip to Lincoln. Mrs. H. G. Kruse entertained Merrymix club at her home Tuesday. Dessert luncheon was served. Mrs. Arlo Hiatt, a guest, received high score. Visitors Sunday at the Louis Reimer, sr, home were their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Taylor, and fam ily of Grand Island. C. W Porter and sons. Gene, of O’Neill and Ned of Columbus, and brother-in-law, Hiram Hub bard of Chambers, left Saturday for Gillette, Wyo., for a hunting trip with Ned Hubbard. Mrs C. W. Porther’s brother. Mrs. C. G Shellhase attended the Goldenrod Garden club meet ing at Atkinson last Thursday at the home of Mrs. Jess Dobrovol ny. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hubby called on Mr. and Mrs. George Hansen Sunday. Mrs. Fannie Ernst called on her sister. Mrs. Emma Lawrence, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kyster, sr., of Council Bluffs, la., visited their son and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kyster, tfrom las Thursday until Tuesday. Jack Dailey and daughter, Li la, went to Hawarden, la., Satur day, September 29, to visit Don ald Norre and family. They re turned home Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cunningham visited Mr. Cunningham’s broth er in Waterloo, la. Saturday and Sunday. Notes Sixth Birthday Four little neighborhood boys helped Tommy Miller celebrate his sixth birthday anniversary Saturday. They went to the show and returned to the Miller home for refreshments. 5 Auto Mishaps Are Reported A 1956 Cadillac belonging to Clarence L. Sisson of Ewing, and a 1956 Lincoln belonging to L. A. Hobbs, also of Ewing, collid ed about 10 a.m.. Sunday, Sep tember 30, on the streets of Ew - ing east of the Catholic church. Each owner was driving his own car The slate highway patrol estimated damage to the oi^on machine about $500 and about $800 to the Hobbs car. At 11 a on., last Thursday cars driven by Victor Johnson and Mrs. Glenn L. Cass, both of O’ Neill, collided at the corner of Everett and Madison streets. Mrs. Case was hospitalized as a result of a throat laceration. Bill Ste phenson, riding with Johnson, had his glasses broken. Autos driven by Ruby Mohr f iaurwell and Wayne Smith of Chambers collided about 5 p.m., Sunday, September 30, on high wav 95 at a point 9.4 miles west of Chambers. Mohr car w'as damaged to the extent of about $80(|; other car,$10 Harold WilkSinson, driving a 1 loaded semi truck for Thomas Zakrzewski of O'Neill, struck a bridge two miles east of the Stafford junction. Williamson,, complained that an oncoming car failed to dim the lights. State Patrolman Hastreiter estimat ed damage at one thousand dol lars. Nets Bergstrom, 53, of Ewing suffered a nose cut when a car he was driving went out of con trol about 1:30 a.m., Monday west of Tilden on U. S. highway 275. The car was badly dam aged. Robert Fritton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fritton, was separated from the army last Thursday and arrived at O’Neill two days later. He was enroute overseas when he wras summoned home because of the illness of his father. He was separated at Ft. Dix, N. J. EOS Grand Officers Honored at Stuart Seven grand officers of the Eastern Star were entertained by the Stuart. Atkinson and O’Neill chapters on Wednesday . October 3, including a 6:30 p.m., dinner Officers are: Mrs. Lorene Pe tersen, worthy grand matron; Mrs. Mary Eklund, associate grand matron; Mrs Wilma Harms, grand secretary; Mrs Luelle Regnier, grand conduct ress; Mrs Johanna Whited, asso ciate grand conductress; Mrs. Bernice Wilson, grand chaplain, and Mrs. Lucille Titus, grand Esther. Today (Thursday) there will be a breakfast at O’Neill given by Past Matrons of Symphony chapter here. Mrs. Harms and Notes 7th Birthday — Dickey Lieb celebrated his seventh birthday anniversary by treating several of his little friends to a party at the Drive-In Theater. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served be fore the movie. Spends Weekend Here Miss Mary Joan Donlin spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Donlin. She is attenling St. Elizabeth’s school of nursing in Lincoln. MARRIAGE LICENSES Joseph James Hanley, jr., 20, of Sinsbury, Conn., and Miss Catherine Jean Martin, 19, of O’Neill on October 3, to be mar ried today (Thursday). Mr. and Mrs. Elden Butterfield and daughters and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Collins of Crofton ex pect to leave Friday for Red Wing, Minn., where they will vis it Mr. and Mrs. Joe Formas, formerly of Venus for the week end. ’57 Ford Goes on Display in O’Neill The 1957 Ford went on display Wednesday at the Lohaus Motor company showrooms here For the first time in its 53 year history, Ford Motor Co. will produce two sizes of Ford cars Ford's 1957 line introduces 19 entirely new body styles in five series, and features three different body sizes on two re designed chassis lengths. The new Ford line divides in to two basic sizes. Fairlane and Custom, plus the station wagon series, each with its own body and chassis. The 1957 Fairlane . and Fairlane sedans are nine inches longer and four inches lower than last year’s comparable models. Custom and Custom 300 se dans are more than three inches ' longer and nearly three and one half inches lower than the 1956 models. Thomas to Head N. P. Fisheries Robert E. Thomas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas of O’ Neill, has been appointed man ager of the Nebraska fish and game commission’s district 4 fisheries at North Platte. He received his bachelor of science degree in fish manage ment in June at Colorado A&M college. He worked at Bassett before starling at Nortli Platte. Mr. Thomas, his wife and their i sons will reside in North Platte. J. O and Ralph Walker, ac companied by their brother, H. J. Walker of Sturgis, S. D.. at tended the funeral of an aunt Tuesday in Lincoln. Mrs. H. J. Hammond left Tues day for Norfolk and Montevideo. Just Received An all-new selection of American Greeting Cards Come in and see these truly attractive cards. You’ll want several different types to keep on hand to use when the occasion arises. BISMA - REX Don’t let stomach upset due to excess acidity interfere with your normal activities. Feel good again — fast. Take soothing B1SMA-REX with its 4-way action for guaranteed quick relief. DIABETIC SUPPLIES GILLIGAN DRUG is headquarters for Diabetic Supplies. We have a complete stock of Insclin, Syringes, Needles, Al cohol, Testing Equipmnt, Sucaryl and Saccharin. Try our Diabetic Ice Cream, Candy, and Chewing Gum — they’re delicious. BOX ELDER BUGS These warm autumn days have brought out those bother some BOX ELDER BUGS. We have preparations which have proven effective against these insects. Come in and j get some today. Animal Health Needs Make G1LLJGANS your headquarters tor all your : auimal health needs. We carry a complete lute of i vaccines and other injectable products, veterinary ; syringes, needles and instruments. * i Health is priceless. Consult your doctor for a check-up ! regularly. When he gives you a prescription choose your ! pharmacist as carefully as you choose your doctor. Have your prescription filled by one of Gilligan’s PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS. i ??????? Coming soon. Mark the dates October 15 through 20 on your calendar. Don't miss it. O’Neill’s biggest sales event of the year. Gilligan’sRexallDrug Ben Gilligan Robert T. Devoy Phone 87 — O’Neill S-T-R-E-T-C-H your homo heal dollars with... NEW onoco Super Heating Oil ... with anti-sludge, anti-smoke additive! ^ Burns clean and complete. ■*> soot and carbon deposits in your burner . . . extra savings for you. 0 Guards against fouling I New anti* sludge, anti-smoke additive keeps filter and other burner parts free and clear. 0 Uniform heat I You enjoy truly comfortable heat. . . with virtually no unpleasant odor or smoke. £ Fewer repairs I V\ iih New Conoco Super in the tank, your burner stays clean aH Winter long. Tank need filling? Call me for fast, friendly servicel JIM STORMS O’NEILL R. G. ROCKEY EWING — PHONE 82 j “Master Deluxe” FREEZERS || 1 15-CU. FT. WIZARD 900 Qf? Regularly $279.95 MMVlwQ Never before at this low price. Stores 525-pounds. Big Hi 92-pound fast-freezer area. Sweat-proof construction. “Pow er-Sentinel” safety system. SAVE NOW. 10 Cu. Ft. holds 350 lbs.—Reg. 229.95 _ 199.95 20 Cu. Ft. holds 700 lbs. -- _ .. *79.95 “SCOVIE’S” Phone 98 — O Neill Charter No. 5770 Reserve District No 10 Report of the condition of the O’Neill National Bank of O’Neill, in the state of Nebraska, at the close of business on SEPTEMBER 26, 1956 Published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under Section 5211, U.S. Revised Statutes ASSETS Cash, balances with other banks, including reserve bal ance, and cash items in process of collection $ 825,197.49 United States Government obligations, direct and guar anteed 2,098,518.75 Obligations of States and political subdivisions 185,682.00 Other bonds, notes, and debentures 50,000.00 Corporate stocks (including $4500.00 stock of Federal Reserve bank) 4,500.00 Loans and discounts (including $480.44 overdrafts) 437,240.96 Bank premises owned 3,000.00 Total Assets $3,604,139.20 LIABILITIES Demand deposits of individuals, partnerships, and cor porations $2,846,459.42 Deposits of United States Government (including postal savings) . . 107,180.50 Deposits of States and political subdivisions 216,804.00 Deposits of banks 117,210.73 Total Depjosits _... $3,287,654.65 Total Liabilities and Capital Acount* $3,287,654.65 CAPITAL ACCOUNTS Capital Stock: Common Stock, total par $50,000.00 $ 50,000.00 Surplus __—— 100,000.00 Undivided profits _ - -- 166,484.55 Total Capital Accounts _ ... $ 316,484.55 Total Liabilities and Capital Accounts $3,604,139.20 MEMORANDA Assets pledged or assigned to secure liabilities and for other purposes ____$ 500,000.00 I, J. B. Grady, Cashier of the above-named bank, do solemnly swear that the above statement is true to the best of my knowledge and belief. J. B. GRADY, Cashier Correct — Attest: Julius D. Cronin, E. F. Quinn, F. N. Cronin Directors. State of Nebraska, County of Holt, ss: Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of October, 1956, and I hereby certify that I am not an officer or director of this bank DOROTHY ENRIGHT, Notary Public My commission expires March 7, 1961 Over 1,000 Cattle Here Today There will be over one thousand head of cattle here to day (Thursday) in our regular weekly sale. In the offer ing will be about 500 yearlings. 250 calves, and the balance [ will consist of mixed consignments of yearlings and butch er cattle. Also to be sold: 20 head of two-year-old Angus heavy cattle and several short loads of yearling heifers and steers. At Friday's special ralf sale, we are expecting around 800 calves. This will be the second special calf sale of the season. 0 Neill Livestock Market Phone 2, O’Neill . Sandhills Feeder Calf SHOW and SALE 200 - HEAD of 4-H CALVES - 200 O’NEILL, NEBRASKA Wednesday, October 10th Show 9:30 A. M. Sale 1 P. M. THIS SALK is sponsored by the O'Neill Chamber of Com merce, O’Neill Livestock Market and O'Neill Indi viduals. TWO DIVISIONS: 100 head of 4-11 club calves and 100 head of commercial calves to be shown and sold. Any ranchers wishing to sell top quality calves, contact the managers — Lyle P. Dierks and A. Neil Dawes O’Neill, Nehr., Sale Mgrs. I THE SOIL WILL TAKE WATER only about so fast and depending on the profile, will hold only about so much. So let us show you how our PORT-O-LUM SPRINKLER IRRIGA TION SYSTEM will give you a GENTLE RAIN, NOT A CLOUDBURST that causes plant bleaching and loss of fertility. Designed by qualified engineers, guaranteed to do the job as planned. BE SURE to see this coupler we use for it is the best and simplest op the market. No delays because of dam aged pipe or ends. Repairing made right in the field. No leaking. Easy to connect or disconnect. CALL ON l!S OR WRITE FOR FREE ESTIMATES IF YOU PLAN TO IRRIGATE Do It Right, With Light PORT - O - LUM 1 RURAL PRODUCERS’ EXCHANGE FOR SALE 1 Rrillion GRASS SEEDER, Rood. 1 Complete Set of PLUMBING EQUIPMENT. SUPPLIES. Terms in Atkinson, Nebr. 1 1-Row G.I. PICKER, pull type. Rood. 1 VAC-CASE TRAf'TOR, very Rood. 1 Near New TWO-ROOM HOUSE, 14x20, to be moved. WANTED A TWO-BEDROOM HOME in O’Neill. 1 TWO-ROW N.I. PICKER, mill type with elevator at rear. 1 Hereford BULL CALF, 1 year old. 1 2-TON GMC TRUCK, box and rack. These items will be kept on record in our files. HOME TOWN MOTORS or see Fay Brittell or Verlyn Gibbs An OPPORTUNITY to Investigate! Possibly You Have Heard or Read About It! ! NOW... 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