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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (April 25, 1957)
“Voice of The Froatter" _ __ _ 9 3('-10 AM - 780 kc v rWELVE jir Frontier “ This Issue Mon — Wed. — Sot. North-Central Nebraska’s BIGGEST Newspaper Volume 76.—Number 52. O’Neill, Holt County, Nebraska. Thursday, April 25, 1957. Seven Cents General Rainfall Is Boon to Pastures •Mr. Elkins . . . former O' Neill-Chambers mail carrier. Clyde R. Elkins, 62, War Veteran, Dies Former Resident 111 16 Months CHAMBERS- Funeral services were conducted at 2 p. m., Tues day, April 23, at the Methodist church here for Clyde R. Elkins, 62, former mail carrier and vet eran of World War I. He died about 6:30 a, m., Sunday, April 21, in Our Lady of Lourdes hos pital at Norfolk. He retired from active work in January, 1956, and spent about half of the intervening time in the Veterans hospital at Omaha. Rev. Harry Myers, church pas tor, officiated at the funeral rites. Burial was in the Chambers cemetery under the direction of Biglin’s. Pallbearers were Glen Adams, Kenneth Adams. William Ermer, William Turner, all of Chambers, Clifford Harding of O’Neill, and Dale Buckmaster of Fremont. Music was furnished by Stan ley and Thomas Lambert, Ernest Farrier and Ray Hoffman. Or ganist was Mrs. Elwyn Robertson. In charge of flower arrangements were Mrs. Willard Thomson and Mrs. Vernon Smith. A military escort was provided by Alderson post 320 of the A merican Legion. Born at ( hamwrs Clyde Ralph Elkins, son of Charles and Lametta Elkins, was born April 4, 1895, at Chambers. He was feared In the Cham bers community and lived here until 1950. He was united in marriage to Olive Mae Martin on December 27, 1915, at O’Neill. They became the parents of nine children. His wife, Olive, died in 1935. One daughter, Nadine, died in infancy. On March 15, 1936. he was married to Corine B. Wilcox of Chambers. They became the par ents of one son, Rolland Eugene, who is stationed in France with the armed forces. Served in France The late Mr. Elkins was a vet eran of World War I. He served in France in the army’s motor transportation corps. For six years during the forties the late Mr. Elkins was star route mail carrier between O’ Neill and Chambers. In late years he was engaged in farming, cattle feeding and selling of feed. After leaving Holt he lived at Wisner and Norfolk. Survivors include: Widow' — Corine; sons—Vernon of Norfolk, Stanley of Chambers, Eldon of Johnstown, Donald of Johnstown, Gordon of Norfolk, Harold ol Wisner and Rolland, who is in France; daughters — Mrs. J. O. (Arlene) McCord of Stanton and Mrs. Harry (Bernadine) Putjen ter of Norfolk; sisters—Mrs. Myr tle Ellston of Dos Angeles. Calif., and Mrs. Buelah Carpenter of Omaha; brothers—Clinton of San Francisco, Calif., and Ernest of Sioux City; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Mother Agnesine 25 Years in Order Mother M. Agnesine, superior at St. Mary’s academy. Tuesday, Ap ril 30, will observe her 25th an niversary (silver jubilee) in the St. Francis order. Her brother. Rev. Joseph Har garten of Rushville, will say o’clock mass in the chapel at which time she will renew vows. A high mass will be said at 9:30 a m., in St. Patrick’s Catho lic church. The students at St. Mary’s have planned a program following mass. Her mother, Mrs. Hargarten, and other relatives will be pres ent. The afternoon will be spent socially with relatives and other friends. Wayne State Band Play* Here Tonight The Wayne State Teachers col lege 60-piece band will present a concert at 8 o clock tonight (Thursday) at the O’Neill public school auditorium. Featured will be a trumpel trio and a xylophone solo. A small admission on charge will be made and proceeds will go to ward the purchase of band uni forms. CREIGHTON — Hans Repen ning, 75. of Creighton died Tues day in the hospital here. It was a million dollar rain that fell here Monday evening. buoying spirits and transforming t the countryside into a veritable ; sea of green. Precipitation here amounted to ! ,69 of an inch. It was a slow, gentle rain extending over sev eral hours. Other rainfall reports: Bwing, 1.05 inches; Long Pine, .75; Atkinson, .75; Bassett, 60; Neligh, .50; Winner, S. D., .50; Burke S. D., .25. Niobrara, on the northeastern i edge of the storm, measured only 1 .10 of an inch; Creighton, .15; Plainview, .25. Soaking rains fell Friday night and early Saturday in much of the region, but O’Neill itself was slighted—receiving only .02 of an ! inch. Wind Damage Creighton received 1.67 of an inch, including some hail which broke windows and did some damage. Winnetoon received heavier rainfall. Niobrara re ported .36; Bristow, .25; Verdigre, 1.50. Elgin, Neligh and Tilden re ceived approximately an inch of rainfall; Stuart, .25; Clerawater, .55. A windshift sent the mercury down to 41 degrees here during the night. An area nonh of Atkinson and Stuart repoited more than a half inch of rainfall. The rainfall is considered a wonderful boost for pasture as well as readying the ground for crops. SUMMARY: Hi Lo Prec. April 18 66 49 April 19 67 55 April 20 . 62 40 .02 April 21 75 41 April 22 75 53 April 23 70 53 .69 April 24 71 45 Peterson Files Big Damage Suit Alleges Quarantining Illegal Charley W. Peterson, Atkinson rancher, has filed damage action in Holt county district court. He is suing Dr. J. L. George, state veterinarian, for $33,183 for alleged illegal quarantining of 226 head of cattle for approxi mately three months. Cattle in volved had been transported from Peterson’s pasture in South Da- j kota to the Atkinson Livestock j Market December 18, 1956. Lee A. Wilcox, state-employed veterinarian, served quarantine notice, and is also named a de- , fend ant. Peterson charges the impound ing of the cattle was “without [ ! legal authority, negligent, wrong ful and malicious”. He said the cattle earlier were found to be in good health by a South Dakota accredited veterinarian. The plaintiff asks $7,833 in costs of feed and care of the i cattle while being held. He asks $25,000 damages for j “impairment of his (Peterson’s) integrity”. Recently Peterson filed for a restraining order against the state and federal agricultural agencies in the establishment of a brucellosis area. FFA Honors Three O’Neill Farmers I One hundred twenty-two per I sons attended the Future Farm j ers of America banquet held Tuesday evening at the fellow ship hall in First Presbyterian church. Three farmers who have be friended the FFA were given honorary mmberships: Even Miner, Walter Young and Elmer Devall. The honorary memberships were based on contributions to ward furtherance of FFA work. They furnished livestock for judging and transportation to and from judging events. FFA awards were presented to chapter mem bers by Vernon Carpenter, in structor. 5MA Alumni to Gather Sunday An estimated 225 persons will be served Sunday evening at the ! annual St. Mary's Academy j Alumni association banquet to be held at the academy gymnasium Graduates and their guests will I attend. Auction Calendar Saturday, May 4: George J. and Ida M. Mott of O’Neill, two dwellings east of fire station; consignments of personal pro perty accepted; Col. Ed. Thorin of O’Neill, auctioneer-real es tate broker. (Details next issue). Wednesday, May 15: Clarence and Anna Mae Young, northeast of Chambers, moving to another state; livestock, machinery, house hold goods; Col. Ed Thorin of ! O'Neill, auctioneer; Chambers State Bank, clerk. (Watch for details). Radge Demonstrations to Be Presented— The Girl Scouts, who meet at the Methodist church basement Mondays after school, will pre sent a program Friday. Apri’. 26, at 8 p.m., for the O’Neill Wo men's club. A showing of Girl Scout work and badge demonstrations will1 j be presented. Spanish War Vet Dies at 78 Full Military Rites for Harry S. Prouty; Burial at Spencer SPENCER—Harry S. Prouty, 78, who lived 10 miles southeast of Spencer and was one of Holt county's three surviving Spanish American war veterans, died Thursday, April 18, in Sacred Heart hospital at Lynch. He had been ill four weeks. Funeral services were conduct ed at 2:30 p.m., Easter Sunday, April 21, at tiie Methodist church in Spencer. Rev. Clyde Wells, church pastor, officiated. Burial was in Union cemetery at Spen cer under the direction of the Jones funeral home. Pallbearers were Dr. J. M. Fu celik, Wayne Blair, R. P. Drickey, Roy Dresher, Henry McDowell end George Thompson. Burial at Spencer Full military rites were con ducted at the cemetery. Music was provided by a quar tette, Mrs. Art Peters, Mrs. Ray Nemee, P. O. Friedrich and Ivan Mr. Prouty . . . homesteaded in northern Holt. Hiatt, with Mrs. Friedrich at the piano.. The late Mr. Prouty was born July 27, 1878 at O’Neill, a son of John T. and Marietta Schultz Prouty. He was graduated from the Atkinson high school and later attended Nebraska Wesleyan uni versity at Lincoln. He was in the army between 1898 and 1900, and served two years in the Philippine islands. On April 18, 1902 at Atkinson he married Nelie H. Hendricks. They became the parents of five children. There are two sons— Ray of Columbus and Clyde of Yankton. S. D. His wife died in November, 1918, during the influ enza epidemic. On March 24, 1921, at Butler, Mo., he married Miss Lorena Herrell. They became the par ents of three sons—John and Har ry Edwin, both of Spencer, and ! Roy of O’Neill—and one daugh- I tei—Miss Nina of Omaha. The late Mr. Prouty homestead- I ed southeast of Spencer, moved into town in 1918 and was cash ier of the First National bank until 1922. In 1923 he was ap- | pointed postmaster—a post he held until 1935. He returned to the farm southeast of Spencer and resided there until his fatal illness. The farm is located im mediately south of the Spencer hydro dam. He was preceded in death by three children of the first mar riage. Survivors include: Widow—Lo rena; five sons; one daughter. Holt’s other two remaining Spanish-American war veterans are H. D. Grady of O’Neill, who attended the funeral, and Charles Harding of O'Neill. O’Neill Center to Have Display Twelve clubs forming the O’ Neill center of extension clubs will be observing national home demonstration week with a dis play in the Weingartner build ing on East Douglas street (form er location of the Elkhorn Flow er Shop). Home demonstration week is April 28-May 4. Various lessons will be reflected in the exhibit. On Thursday, May 2, the an nual tea will be held at the O’ Neill youth center, starting at 2 p. ni. Music and skits will be included in the program. Mrs. Robert Martens of Atkinson, re tiring chairman, will make a short talk on club work. Members and guests are urged to participate, a spokesman said. Robert McKamy, IT, o£ Norfolk, a nephew of Don McKamy and j Mark Muff, was injured in a motorcycle-automobile accident Sunday, evening on U. S. high way 81, near Norfolk. His condi- 1 tion is listed as “satisfactory, and improving" at Our Lady of j Lourdes hospital. New Books on Display in McDonald’s Window New books intended to appeal to youngsters and oldsters alike went on display Wednesday at the J. M. McDonald Co., display window. The books were purchased by Grattan township li brary from one hundred and fifty dollars in re ceipts turned over to me lmrary Dy me w hcui Women’s club. Funds were raised at a style show held five weeks ago. Viewing the display when the camerman visited were Marvin Johnson, jeweler (left), and Gerald Reynoldson, O’Neill public school student.—The Frontier Photo. Cornerstone Rites to Be Held Sunday Christ Lutheran Is Building Christ Lutheran church is planning the cornerstone laying for its new church building, being erected at Seventh and Clay sts., in a special service and ceremony at 3 o’clock Sunday afternoon, it was announced this week by Ed win Krugman, the cornerstone committee chairman, and Donald H. Kellner, chairman of the con gregation. After the regularly scheduled worship service at 9 a.m., Rev. A. S. Gedwillo, pastor of Christ Lutheran, will present some de tailed information to the congre gation with regard to the after noon services. The first portion of the cor nerstone laying service is plan ned to be held in the church base ment, beginning at 3. Rev. W. Hartmann, circuit visitor and pastor from Ainsworth, will de liver the sermon as guest speaker and official. Reverend Gedwil- : lo will be the liturgist, and Miss Sharon Nelson, organist and ac companist. After the special service in i the building, the congregation and all in attendance will be ushered to the exterior of the building and meet at the site of the cor nerstone. The building contra ctor, Karl Otte, will place the cornerstone, and Reverend Ged willo will officiate at the cere mony of the cornerstone laying. Various documents from the files of the congregation and items of historical and statistical interest will be contained in a metal box which will be placed into the cornerstone by Mr. Kel- . ner. The Lutheran pastors and con gregations from the O’Neill area are planning to attend. The public is invited. Ewing Creamery in New Location EWING—The Ewing Coopera tive Creamery, now located in the former Rockey Implement building on Ewing’s main street will hold open-house Saturday, April 27, it was announced this week by Manager Ray Sedivy. Escorted tours of the building will be provided. The open-house affair will coincide with the an nual stockholders’ meeting. The building has been exten sively remodeled. Facilities in clude a loading and unloading dock, receiving roorp, conveyors, new piping, churn room, butter store room, egg storage. The firm, originally the Ewing Creamery Co., was founded in 1923. In 1948 it was reorganized and converted into a cooperative. Today it numbers 410 members and assets are 67-thousand-dol lars. Butter produced in 1956 totaled 319 - thousand pounds. Payroll is 17-thousand-dollars per year. SMITH TO SPENCER SPENCER—Mike A. Smith, 50, of Tekemah, who began his elec tric utility career at Bassett 22 years ago, effective May 1 will be chief operator at the Spencer hydro electric dam. He will suc ceed Elmer O. Froseth of Spencer, who died March 3. Mr. Smith was district manager and local superintendent for Consumers Public Power at O’Neill until Oc tober, 1949, when he was trans ferred to Tekemah by CPPD. MOVING NEAR OMAHA Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jareske and family are mdving from Boy’s Town. Omaha to Elkhom, where he .will be associated with Rob ert’s Dairy. Mr. Jareske was em ployed at Boy’s Town. Colleen Marie Drueke . . . pictured at lO-months-old. Illness Fatal to V/2-Year-Old Girl Colleen Marie Drueke, 18 months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oswald J. Drueke, who live north of O’Neill, died at 5:30 p. m., Saturday, April 20, in St. Anthony’s hospital. The child had suffered a several days mumps illness. Mass of the angels was said at 10 a. m., Monday, April 22, in St. Patrick’s Catholic church with Very Rev. Timothy O’Sullivan, church pastor, officiating. Burial was in Calvary cemetery under the direction of Biglin’s. Pallbearers were four children: Jerry Brown, Bobby Young, Rickey Devall and Jerry Schmitz. Flowergirls were Linda Hynes and Cindy Brown. Colleen Marie was born Octo ber 8, 1955, at St. Anthony’s, a daughter of Oswald J. and Ma deline Hynes Drueke. Survivors include: Parents; brothers—Thomas, 12; Marty, 6; Dennis, 4V2; Douglas Lynn, 3%; sisters—Carol Ann, 10, and Con nie, 4-months; grandparents— Mr. and Mrs. Austin Hynes of O’Neill and Mrs. M. A. Schelkopf of O’Neill. Among those from a distance attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Leander Drueke of Ainsworth and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Young of Ravenna. Receive Scholarship Honors at University The following students were recognized as top scholars at the University of Nebraska’s 29th an nual honors convocation Tuesday at Lincoln: Theodore P. Lindberg of O’ Neill, Gary W. Spence of Atkin son and Leslie C. Sweet of Stuart, seniors. Keith E. Anspach of O’Neill, junior. Robert N. Holsclaw, Francis A. Murray, both of O’Neill, and Emil J. Koval of Lynch, all freshmen. 4-H Family Fun Night Scheduled— The annual 4-H club family fun night will be held Saturday, April 27, at the O’Neill public school auditorium. Clubs will participate in skits and musical numbers. Medal winners in the county will receive awards for various projects and activities. Also scheduled will be the presentation of year pins to lead ers. All 4-H families are urged to attend. Piano, Voice Recital to Be Held— A piano and voice recital under the direction of Miss Alvara Ramm will be held at St. Mary’s academy Wednesday, May 1 at 8 p. m. Frontier want ads don’t cost . . . they pay! Mrs. L. C. Walling Dies Unexpectedly Succumbs Visiting in Son’s Home Mrs. L. C. Walling, 70, died unexpectedly at 7:45 a. m., Mon day, April 22, at the home of her son, James, 3328 Nebraska st., Sioux City. Mrs. Walling and her husband had gone to Sioux City to spend the weekend. Funeral services were conduct ed at 2 p. m., Wednesday, April j 24, at Biglin’s chapel. Dr. William H. Ross, pastor of United Presby terian church at Ewing, officiat ed. Burial was in Prospect Hill j cemetery. Pallbearers were H. G. Kruse, F. E. Parkins, C. W. Porter, F. N. , Cronin, H. J. Lohaus and P. C. Donohoe. The late Mrs. Walling, vchose maiden name was Effie Pearl Harmon, was born March 27, 1887, at Randolph, a daughter of James and Rosanna Carrell Har man. Weds at Wayne On July 6, 1904, at Wayne, she married L. C. Walling. They be came the parents of two sons. The couple lived at Laurel for a number of years where Mr. Walling managed the municipal power plant. The Wallings came to O’Neill May 1, 1929. Mr. Walling man aged north-Nebraska and south ern South Dakota properties for Interstate Power Co. When In terstate sold to Consumers Public Power district in 1938, Mr. Wall ing became O'Neill district man ager for Consumer’s. In 1952 he retired and the couple continued to make O’Neill their home, re siding in an apartment at 1201-2 North Third street. Mrs. Walling was a member of the Order of Eastern Star here and First Presbyterian church. Survivors cniulde: Widower— L. C.; sons—Harry of Albion and James of Sioux City; two grand children; two great-grandchild ren; sister—Mrs. Edward Black more of Sioux City. Two Polio Clinics ! to Be Established Parents of school children are requested to return the polio shot information slips sent home from both schools recently, Mrs. Vern on Lorenz reported Wednesday. A record is to be kept and, ev en though shots are not required, the information is desired. Mrs. Lorenz, president of the Parent-Teachers’ association, and Mrs. Mark Muff, president of the Friends of St. Mary's are co chairmen of the preliminary de tails prior to setting up a clinic for school children at St. An thony’s hospital and the Atkinson Memorial hospital. Patricia Wright Is Youth Center Head EWING—New officers for the Ewing youth center are: Patricia Wright, president; William Bauer, vice-president; Dennis Scheer, secretary; Myy Lois Noffke, treasurer; Ann Rdffi erham, news reporter. The retiring president is Rob ert Tams, jr. DIES IN OREGON CHAMBERS—Funeral services were held Saturday, April 20, in Portland, Ore., for Mrs. Bertha Anderson. She died Tuesday, April 16. Mrs. Anderson was the mother of Rev. Basil Anderson of Columbus, formerly of this com munity, and a sister of Arthur Fluckey of Chambers. She for merly resided here. Pucelik Is V-P of District Bankers Among those attending the Northeast Nebraska banker's convention in Norfolk Monday were: Mr. and Mrs. K. N. Cronin, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Grady, Mr and Mrs. W. D. Melena, Mr. and Mrs. O. D. French, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Gallagher, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Ar chie Bright, and Mr. and Mrs. John Watson. Dr. J. M. Pucelik, president of the Spencer Slate bank, was elected vice-president of the group III (district) association. AWAITS HEARING Leroy Rockford, 28, formerly of Butte and Martin. S D., is be ing held pending hearing, possib ly today (Thursday), by the Holt county sheriff’s office in Scotts bluff. He is held for parole vio lation. Barthel to Quit Board Is Report Kenneth Barthel of Chambers, republican member of the Holt county board of supervisors, Wednesday was reported to have filed his resignation. Holt County Clerk Kenneth Waring was out of the office late in the day and the resignation could not be confirmed. Informed sources said Attorney John R. Gallagher drew the for mal resignation document, and i( was notarized by Irene Booth. Linda Serck Heads O’Neill Honor Roll Miss Linda Serck, senior, heads the O’Neill high school honor roll for the just-ended six weeks period with four A’s. Other seniors on the roll: Svlvia Harder, AABB; Mardy Johnson, AABB; Judy Ann Liddy, AABB; Judy Sanders, AAAB; Donna Summers, AAABB. Juniors: Lynda Haynes, AAA AB; Gale Holcomb, AAAA. Judy Johnson, AAAB; Michael Liddy, AAAA; Jane Petersen, AAAAB; | Linda Whaley, AAAB. Sophomores: Joan Booth, AA i AB; Velda Ernst, AAAB; Jean ette Fricke, AAAB; Larry Frisch, AABBB: George Fuller, AAAB; ; Gerald Kaczor, AAAA; Elaine Krugman, AAAA; Konnie Kurtz, AAAA; Merle Pease, AAA; Bet ty Rodman, AAAA; Carolyn Schmeichel, AABBB. Freshmen: Richard Ernst, AA AA; Connie Johnson, AAAB; Janet Krugman, AAAA; Bonney Lawrence, AAAA; Barbara Mil ler, AABB; Paula Reed, AAAA, Joyce Summers, AAAB; Barbara Way man, AAAB; Nancy Wray, AAAA. Colonel Alderson in Pentagon Post CHAMBERS—Col. Donald M. Alderson of Silver Springs, Md., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Alder son of Chambers, has been as signed to the office of the as sistant secretary of defense in the pentagon building at Wash, ington, D. C. He will be in the health and medical division which is charged with the planning and coordinating of health services. Since 1955 he has been with the office of the air force chief of surgeons. Alderson has a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins uni versity. His wife is the former Gilda' Chamblin of Hastings. They have two children. Legion Ball Hopefuls to Attend Meeting Boys between the ages of eight and 18 and their fathers are urg ed to be present at 8 o’clock to night (Thursday) at the Ameri can Legion club when Legion of ficers will draft plans fo ra sum mer baseball program. “Simonson post 93 wants to en large the baseball program,”’ Commander H. D. Gildresleeve said. DIVORCEE, 17, HELD Mrs. Maria Ross, 17, a Tennes see divorcee who figured in the passing of several bad checks here in March while traveling with three young male compan ions, Monday was returned to Holt county by Sheriff Leo Tom jack. She is being held in jail. Her three companions were sentenced to six months terms at Waterloo, La. WINDOW SERVICE NORMAL Effective Tuesday, April 23, service hours at the O’Neill post office window revterted to the original schedule—8 a. m., to 5 p. m. A fortnight ago Postmaster General Summerfield’s austerity program caused the window hours to be shortened and denied window service on Saturdays. SMA Banquet, Prom Scheduled Tonight— “Under the Northern Lights” will bo the theme of the junior Drom at the St. Mary’s academy gymnasium tonight (Thursday). The prom will be preceded by the annual banquet at the Town House. The Val Resky orchestra will furnish the music for the prom. Funds for Saddle Club Hit $2,740 Two-Day Rodeo Is Carded June 15-16; Barbecue Planned As the O'Neill Saddle club’a drive for funds mounted to $2,740, plans have been announc t<d for a two-day rodeo—Saturday and Sunday, June 15-10 with a barbecue to be featured, A fortnight ago a solicitation was begun to boost the Saddle club’s efforts to purchase rodeo chutes, additional bleacher fa cilities and other arena equip ment. Last week the money collected totaled $2,500. Additional donors include: , $50 Win. Krotter Co., O’Neill Grain Co. $25 Central Finance Corp., H. A. & R. E. Van Horn of Page. $20 Wallace O’Connell. $15 The Frontier. $10 Homer Mullen of Scribner, Mc Carvilles, Dr. J. L. Sherbahn. $5 Ira Summers. Saddle club members will meet Friday evening for a volun teer "work detail" session. The workers will complete chutes and other equipment. Anyone wish ing to assist in the project is ask ed to contact Bill Murray or Virgil Laursen. Contributions for the club’s funds will be accepted by any Saddle club member, Mayor D. C. Schaffer, L. D. Putnam, J. J. Berigan, who have helped spark the drive. At a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board ol directors, held early Wednesday, the directors met with Saddle club officers. The rodeo plana were told—including an evening performance on Saturday, June 15; a matinee showing on Sunday, June 16. The Saddle club appealed to the Chamber for assistance in making the event bigger than heretofore. Feasibility of a par ade, carnival and barbecue wat discussed. The C of C directors voted to underwrite the barbecue which would be served free to all who purchase a rodeo ticket. The dir ectors, however, reserved the fin al stamp of approval for the C of C membership at the May 6 meeting to be held at Slat’s cafe. Plan Shower for Goldfuss Family PAGE—The Page fire depart ment answered a call to the Oswald Goldfuss farm home, lo cated Vi mile south and 1 y* mile west of Page about 1 a.m., Thursday. Due to a misunderstanding, the fire fighting crew was di rected to the Willard Frericks farm. The O’Neill fire department al so answered the call and stood by with equipment and gave as sistance. I no kitchen and back porch were burned off the house and the remainder was greatly dam aged by smoke and fire. A few articles were brought out, but the Goldfuss family suf fered almost a total loss of their personal efforts. Only the providential awak ening of Mrs. Goldfuss as she dreamed she smelled smoke kept the family from also being trap ped. Mr. and Mrs. Goldfuss and Johnny had just returned home from Orchard and had been in bed only a short time. Miss Pauline arrived later. Mrs. Gold fuss barely made the return trip from upstairs where she went to determine if Pauline had arrived Mrs. Goldfuss was overcome by smoke and fumes. The farm is owned by Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Murphy of Can on City, Colo. The Goldfuss loss was partially covered by insur ance. The farm house on the Merwyn French, jr., farm is being readied for occupancy. In the meantime, the family is staying at the Ickes home close by. A benefit shower for the Gold fuss family will be held today (Thursday) at the Methodist church here. Cash gifts will be turned towards appliances. Art icles of clothing and furniture will be accepted. Hostesses will be on duty at the church parlors between 1 and 5 p. m., and lunch will be served to donors. FIREMEN CALLED O’Neill firemen were summon ed at 7:45 p. m., last Thursday to the basement of the O’Neill Drug where a defective motor created considerable smoke. Firemen Wednesday were called to the George Weingartner farm to ex tinguish a grass fire.
