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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 2, 1957)
Prairieland 1 alk Talker Makes Speech EOMAINE SAUNDERS, 4110 South 51st St. Lincoln 6, Nebr. Former Editor of The Frontier LINCOLN—Last night it was my priv ilege as “orator of the evening” to stand before an assemblage of superanuated ladies and gents Who have come down the highway of time for at least 65 years A party for the fathers and mothers, grand dads and grandmas, assembled not to dance and cutup, not to solve world problems or plan trips to the t moon. but to shake hands, look into aged but laugh ing eyes, to meet others and to talk with them face to face. Some of that group had traveled the road under the guiding hand of heaven for more than 90 years, have little left but memories dear that bring forth at times the scald ing tear, more often bringing to them inspiring cheer. In- Romalne teresting guessing games, mu- Saunders «lc, readings followed the introductory speech and for some two hours the aged of the community had their fun. And just the evening before some hundreds •at enthralled as the Golden Chords, 50 young col Ugt students in choir-robed formation, sang the •ongs of Zion. The inspiring high sopranos and deep rich male voices lifted the audience above the clouds for a time. Many musical instruments •re heard in the land, but none of these can com pare with the human voice. Music hath charms to sooth the savage breasit; Voices of the singers are stilled; the old timers have had their fun; we are down to earth once more * * • From 1885 until the early 1890 period home steaders in Holt county were proving up, as it was known, acquiring title to the quarter sec tion of prairleland. Many homesteaders had be came such not to make it their permanent homfe but to acquire title to the land, borrow what money they could and mortgage the land, then take off for other fields to conquer. This brought into O'Neill a group of loan agents who advertis ed “eastern money” to loan on land. Many home steaders were “plastered” with a thousand dollar mortgage, the representative of that “eastern tnony” getting a rakeoff when he placed a loan, tgian agents have disappeared from the Holt county scene and now a group of insurance agents too numerous to mention has taken over the old town. My friend, Lloyd Gillespie, who Ventured into the insurance field while “loan agents” were still thick in 1893, continues to pro tect property losses and lives via the insurance Coute, as evidenced by his periodic advertise ments in The Frontier. • • • i just pulled on the leather boots bought at an ^VNeill store for $3 about the year 1938 prepara tory to going out in the snow and wet to get in on the make believe bombing performance and “civil l defense” monkeybusiriess put on in a surburban Community of the capitol city today. Important personages, the governor, state senators and Other officials, will join the plebeians taking it all In. Should I meet any who would like to have a pair of boots that last forever for such occasions aa this I will tell them they can get them at any atore in O’Neill. The state legislative group down at the state house sidesteps increase of tobacco tax—enjoy ing their smokes at the same old price. . . That drunk and disorderly editor has “resigned”. . . Inventors have yet to come up with squeakless door hinges. . . Scandals bom of union labor groups pass up the International Typographical union, printers, starting out as “devils,” are the saintly intellectuals of the country’s industry'. . . Is the barber pole, striped in gay colors, a thing of the past, gone the way of the horse and buggy? . . . Three high school girls drowned in the Eel river in Indiana, the car they were traveling in skidding on the graveled road and plunging into a watery death—just three more tragedies of highway travel, three more desolated homes. . . Householders are out raking lawns, planting rose bushes, spading and digging—the annual spring inspiration. The Hon. Val Peterson has been to town again, not to rally the civil defense forces at a traffic jam and fire at 48th and O streets, but to address state university students. News guys say our ex govemor was silent respecting the Denmark dip lomatic job, though Val may have whispered quietly to a friend here and there that he is ready to represent Uncle Sam in Copenhagen. When once the executive or federal bee buzzes in your ear it is fatal. Somebody has to take oyer and there are men even ready to put on the mantle of state and federal authority and strut in official circles until a cold hand reaches out of the un known and lays them away. • • • A Baptist church In Akron, O., claims to have “the world’s largest Sunday school”, 7,000 of them, and will construct an addition to their temple to seat an additional 3,000. • • • Rain last night. Wind moans across the city today, leafless twigs and nude limbs of trees blown about—a day to recline in an easy chair awaiting another day when the sun glows like fire and the sky above is like one shining soft sapphire, and you walk abroad or down a grass robed lane where morning glories bloom and the birds sing, there to breath the open air full and deep and look unspoiled nature full in the face. In the crowded human haunts we hear today the rushing wind blowing up another rain, and the lady next door who has a washing on the line fluttering in the wind may have some mending to do when she brings that washing in. • * * Three souls by horror haunted down by Kearney. Father, mother, the two young daugh ters of the household went to the field to round up their calves. One daughter, 13 years of age, separated from the three, struck down by a bolt of lightning and lay there liveless. There are many desolated homes day by day. Two just today in the community where I am. Two aged women respond to the rollcall of eternity. The old will die after a lifetime of joy and pain; a child in the bloom of health struck dead in an instant. That father and mother and sister down in Buffalo county wipe away tears, sorrowing hearts grieve on. * • * Girls are jumping rope, boys tossing the ball, big league professionals at it again, hay days and rodeo coming next, county fairs and a trip to the lakes. How’s your budget? Editorial Test Your Kids and Yourself By Reed O'Hanlon, jr., in the Blair Pllot-Trlbnne The average parent, whether he says it in so taany words or not, is interested in getting his youngsters educated to the point where they’ll at least know what’s going on around them and be able to fit into their world—and also qualify for a Job so they can carry on. We hear much about our young people not be fog very smart. We hear that teachers quite often Can’t seem to teach nowadays. We hear all sorts Ot versions about what’s happened in the last 10 to 15 years since "modem” educational processes became popular. Frankly we never did lean toward the "mod em" school which seemed to veer away from PH basics of reading, spelling, writing, arithmetic, history and geography. But we hear the trend Is now reversing itself, so we will dismiss it for this item. We have looked over some of our own chil dren’s books lately, and discover that all of us parents might well dip into them of an evening and pat re-smarted. For instance, do you know offhand the name Of the second president of United States? What is “pi”? What is a noun? Do you know the definition of a right hy potenuse, assuming you went to high school. What is a simple fracture, in the study of the body, or a compound fracture? In finance, what Is the difference between simple interest and com pound interest? A little whisk some idle night, through your Idds’ homework schoolbooks, or through that sel dom-used Book of Knowledge set, might be quite revealing to us parents. There ARE some things they still have in School which we all think we know but which We’ve forgotton long since—and which they’re si ill leeching in the schools. Let’s not get too rough on our educational System until we realize what they’re supposed to be teaching—and whether they are. —And, say, speaking of children’s education, how many of you parents can even yourselves an swer a couple of simple questions which can’t be included in the public school curriculum: What is Christmas? Easter? What are the Ten Commandments? Is it the O. K. to make a million bucks through knowledge you acquired, if you have to cheat or steal to get it—if you don’t get caught, that is? These are items you’re supposed to be teach ing them at home, or that your particular church Is. If your kids don’t know this part—about the Spiritual and moral side beyond their brief 70 years on earth—either you’re remiss or your church is—far more than the public school teach ers you criticize because Johnny can’t write. A growing child who can’t answer these last ques tions is far worse off than one who can’t recall Napoleon’s legions, nor remember who was chief justice in 1920. And so are you, who worry about the misserable teaching of algebra these days. % Avoid Fat* and Stress If you want to escape heart disease, avoid fats and stress. This advice is one of the “New Weapons Against Heart Disease” described by Francis and Katharine Drake in the May issue of Reader’s Di gest. According to new research, you may be able to absorb fat or stress without bringing on heart trouble. But you probably cannot do both. The Reader’s Digest writers say that faulty use of fat by your body is dangerous when combined with emotional pressue and tension. Information like this has developed from re search spurred by President Eisenhower’s heart attack. His case focused public attention on the toll taken by heart disease. Every day of the year, a thousand Americans—of all ages—die as a re sult of coronary attacks such as the president suf fered. The article says overweight is only partly the danger that fat brings to your heart. Greater danger comes from poor burning of fat in your body. When this process is not working well, fat stays on the inside of your adteries. These depos ists partially cut bff the flow of blood. When this happens, you get warning by feeling the pains of angina. You cannot avoid stress as easily as fat in this jittery age. But avoiding it is wise for everyone_ and coronary patients must do so. The rule is “take it easy," at work and recreation. This is that busy season of the year when there is a rash of school activities and when farm ers and ranchers are busy from early until late. But there are recompenses in nature’s new life and lush green. CARROLL W. STEWART, Editor and Publisher ARTHUR J. NOECKER and ESTHER M. ASHER, Associate Publishers Entered at the postoffice in O’Neill, HolTcoun ty, Nebraska, as second-class mall 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, |3.50 per year; elsewhere in the United States, $3 per year; rates abroad provided on request. All subscriptions are paid in advance When Too St I Were Young . . . Hicks on Market with Hogs, Cattle Three Carloads to South Omaha 50 Y'ears Ago John N. Johnson of Inman and Mrs. Ida B. Schwinck of Wisner and Thomas Quilty and Miss Nora O'Malley were married... Marri age license issued to Fred P. Oet ter and Miss Georgia Simpson both of Bliss. . . E. P. Hicks and son, Steve, went to South Omaha with two cars of cattle and one car of hogs. . . S. P. Miller of 1 Fhoenix died at Atkinson of heart trouble. . . A surprise party was given for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Berger by their brother, John and Mr, and Mrs. O. B. Hatch. •. . Mrs. W. A. Brown of Page, who has been visiting her daughters in Jackson and Pender the past four weeks, has returned. 20 Yew» Ago Mrs. H. H. Mitchell of Jeffers, Mont., renewed her subscription to The Frontier and enclosed a note stating she likes to hear | what’s happening “in the old j hometown”. Mrs. Mitchell, the | former Katie Sullivan, says she j enjoyed a visit last summer from Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Birmingham and J. D. Cronin. She’s on the best highway between Butte and Park and would enjoy seeing old friends. . . Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur George of Escondido, Calif., have twin sons. Mrs. George is the former Sara Simmons. . . Eliza Bigler, who lived here with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Moler for several years, is ser iously ill in a S. D. hospital. 10 Years Ago Deaths: William G. Beha, 80; James Morrison, 70, in Gregory, S. D.; John J. Porter, 71, of Chambers; Gerald Fallon, 31, killed by lightning; Garrett (“Garry”) Benson, 01, of Cali fornia, formerly of Ewing. . . Little Carol Joan Riffey, who weighed a bare three pounds at birth a year ago, is receiving congratulations from her proud parents and doting relatives. To day she is strong and healthy. . . Patricia DeBolt celebrated her 11th birthday anniversary at a 1 party . . . Mr. and Mrs. Ernest j Gavin of Emmet were given a farewell party at the Vern Beck 1 with home. They will make their home in Scottsbluff. One Year Ago Neighbors of Lowell Clouse disced and planted 110 acres of oats and barley for him. . . Also aided by neighbors were Marvin Richter and Elwyn Robertson. . . Deaths: Mrs. John R. Krotter of Spencer; Fred H. Tucker, 61, of Chambers; Samuel Noring, 60, of Inman. . . Mr and Mrs. Frank Cranford of Lynch celebrated their 50 wedding anniversary, al so Mr. and Mrs. John Holliday of Orchard. . . Stanley Johnson of Celia was surprised on his birth day anniversary. . . Miss Beveriy Jane Chase of Atkinson was mar ried to Gordon H. Weyermuller of Chicago. Center Union Awaits Annual Homecoming Center Union Sunday-school, with Rev. C. P. Turner as pastor, is holding its annual homecom ing, Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5. The Saturday evening sen ice will begin at 8 o’clock. Rev. Don McFarling of Scottsbluff, the general missionary of the American Sunday-School union, will be the speaker of the even ing and show pictures of the work. The service will begin at 10 o’clock Sunday morning with de votions and the Sunday-school lesson by Missionary Hollings head. The morning message v. ill be by the district superintendent of the American Sunday-school union, Rev. Kenneth Sonder of Omaha. There will be lunch of sand wiches and pie. Coffee will be served by the ladies of the church. The afternoon service will be gin at 1:30 o’clock. There will be a debate: It is easier to live for Christ today than in the days of early church? Special music will be by the male quartet of the Baptist Memorial church of Chambers. Reverend McFarling will bring the message. Singspiration service beginning at 7:30. The evening message w:U be by Reverend Sonder. O’Neill News Guests Monday, April 22, of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Paulson were Mr. and Mrs. Mike Quakset and children of Tilden and^Mr. and Mrs. Ray Maguire and children of Ewing. Mrs. Pat Sullivan spent the Easter weekend in Omaha visit ing her daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John McGill. Easter guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sivesind were Mr. and Mrg. Roy Sivesind of Sidney. Easter callers at the ranch of Mr. and Mrs. William Shaw were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kamp haus, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Pet ers and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shaw and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Van Voor tiis and son, Kip, of Albion spent the Easter weekend with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. K. L. Van Voorhis. Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Ray and [ Mary spent Easter in Gothenburg /isiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. tfugh Ray. The Johnsons and Tap Toe. owned by Buy Wanser . . . '<'t out on race circuit.—The Frontier Photo. Johnson Starts Racing Season (Continued from page 1.) Flower Show, a five-year-old, is owned by Andy. “They’ve both got a lot of race left in ’em,” he declared, “and you’ll be hearing from us at Ak-Sar-Ben (Omaha), Columbus, Lincoln and South Sioux City.” The season will close at South Sioux. Mr. Johnson is hopeful that track, starting its second year, will have a successful seas on. "I’ve got a little investment in that one,” he stated seriously. A year or so ago the Johnsons were given a jolt when their best horse, Crack Time, suffered a heart attack. “We were giving her a workout one morning, she shook a mom ent, the jockey dismounted, and Crack Time laid down and died. Too young to die, too” On the circuit the Johnsons live in a comfortable trailer house, like most of the other track peop le do in this era. Other Holt horsemen on the circuit are C. L. (Jack) Sison of Ewing, Jasper Hitchcock of O’ Neill and Atkinson, and James Kelley of Inman. The race people form a rather close assoiciation in this sport of kings. “Earnings aren’t much when it’s all said and done,” observed Mr. Alice’s Beauty Shop Res. 3 doors west of Texaco 125 East Douglas Phone 263 — O’Neill ! Johnson. "It’s the sport of it . . . the stuff gets in your blood and | you can never quit." The Johnsons reared a family of seven children. The oldest, Hiram, looks after the farm while the folks are at the tracks. (A tape-recorded interview with Mr. Johnson was broadcast on the "Voice of The Frinfier’’ program Wednesday, May 1, WJAG, 780 ke). Frontier for printing. O'NEILL LOCALS An Easter dinner was held at James Boyle home. Those present were Sgt. Donald Boyle and wife and family of Junction City, ; Kans.; Edgar Boyle and wife and family of Page; Mrs. Robert Trowbridge and family of Oma ha; Patrick Boyle of Lexington; John Boyle of Osmond; and Gay Ion Boyle. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Haskins of Central City visited Friday, April 19, with Mr. and Mrs. C. Holmes. Mrs. Holmes and child ren returned with them. On Eas ter day Mr. Holmes went to Cen tral City after them. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Shierk spent* the Easter weekend in Marshall, Minn., visiting Mr. and Mrs. Har old Benson and family. .- " "i * DK. II I). 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