Venus News
Otto Ruzicka was a caller at
the Ralph Brookhouser home
Friday.
Viola Pospeshil met her sister,
Vlasta, at Osmond on Saturday,
October 6, who returned from a
trip to Dallas, Tex., where she
went the previous week.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hegge
meyer and Edward were guests
Tuesday, October 8, at the
Bennie Dryak home of the Stony
Butte community.
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Von Seg
gren and son, Dale, left for
Parker Prairie, Minn., on Friday,
October 4, trucking a com picker
there for a former Venus resi
dent, Irvin Woodworth. They re
turned home Sunday bringing
back several diary heifers for
Mervin Strope, jr. Mr. Strope
went to the Irvin Woodworth
farm Tuesday October 4. He
returned home Sunday also.
Mr. and Mrs. Albert Pospeshil
were Tuesday, October 8, eve
ning visitors at the H. J. Le
Mastors home.
Richard Heggemeyer, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Heggemeyer,
left for Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo.,
on Friday, October 4, from O’
Neill where he will start his
military training.
Mr. and Mrs F. E. Pierce re
turned to their home Tuesday,
October 8, from their stay at their
son’s farm where they took care
of the grandchildren and helped
on the farm while Mrs. Arnie
Pierce went to Atlanta, Ga., to
attend the funeral of her brother
in-law, Forest Dell Sanford, who
was killed in a auto accident. Mr.
Sanford was 35-years-old. The
funeral was Saturday, October
5. He was the husband of the
former Mavis Quast whose fath
ter was the pastor at the Venus
Lutheran church for several
years. The couple visited here
frequently. He is also survived
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besides the widow by a 12-year
old son, Russell.
Mrs. Lavain Hines entertained
the Work & Fun club at her home
Wednesday afternoon. October 9.
There were 12 members present
and Mrs. Mytrle Wheeler, Mrs
F. E. Pierce, Mrs. Harold Tyler
and Mrs. Dale Dorr were guests.
The latter joined the club. New
officers elected were: Olga Ulhir,
president; Lila Pospeshil, vice
president; Viola Pospeshil, sec
retary and treasurer, The nutshell
sisters were also revealed at this
meeting and dues were paid. Sew
ing was done for the hostess, who
served luncheon at the close of
the afternoon. Mrs. Max LeMas
ters will have the November
meeting.
H. J. LeMasters had a stack of
alfalfa destroyed by lightning
Sunday, October 6.
Fred Ulhir was a Verdigre
visitor Wednesday, October 9.
Sharon Sonders of Verdigre
spent Tuesday night, October 8,
with Annet Ulhir at the Fred
Ulhir home.
Woodwork Study
Planned by Scouts
EWING—Boy Scout troop 181
met Thursday evening, October
10, at the scout headquarters.
Eleven scouts answered roll call
and payment of dues. Larry Noff
ke led the troop in the pledge of
allegiance to the American flag.
Alfred Schilousky, patrol leader,
was in charge of the meeting.
"How the Compass Works" was
explained by Dan Rotherham.
A woodworking program was
planned by those interested in
ims project, mere was a seneraj
discussion on beautification of
the football field in northeast
Ewing, and plans were made to
make this a scout project.
The candlelight service was
used to welcome into the troop a
new member, “Duke” Hobbs,
who recently joined. Meeting
was adjorned by the scoutmas
ter's benediction by H. R. Harris.
S.M.
Guests were Rev. Lee Brigden
and son, Gary.
Mrs. E G. Whale
Burial at Lyons
EWING—Mrs. E. G. Whale,
wife of Rev. E. G. Whale, former
pastor of the Ewing Methodist
church, died at Stanford Monday,
September 16.
Burial was at Lyons Friday,
September 20.
Mrs. Whales had been ill for
sometime and bedfast since Jan
uary 8, 1957.
Frontier for printing!
This Team Won ’Em All in 08
This 1908 O’Neill high football team (above) went through an
undefeated season and pasted the Spencer team that season with
only eight men, several players being on the shelf due to injuries.
The O’Neill-Spencer score was astronomical with O'Neill on the long
end. In the photo: Front row—Matt Kane and Ambrose Biglin;
second row Bill Biglu, McNichols, Tom Golden, Bemie McCat
ferty, Bob Hanley, Rodey Ryan; third row—Larry Hunt, Ed Camp
bell, Joe Murphy; fourth row—Bill McNichols (center, alone); back
row—Coach Bill Hammond, Neil Brennan, Ducky McNichols, Er
win Gallagher and Ernest Pitkin Simmons - Standing at extreme
right: Coach Mike Horiskey.—(Photo courtesy Mrs. J. J. Frenk
ing of Omaha, the former Florence McCafferty).
County Commander
Speaker at Ewing
EWING—Lawrence Hamik of
Stuart county commander of the
American Legion, was guest of
Sanders post 214, Thursday eve
ning, October 10, at a regular
meeting of the group. He gave an
informal talk on work of Amer
ican Legion and on county gov-|
emment day to be held in the
near future at O’Neill.
Lester Bergstrom, post com
mander, presided at the business
session. Reports on the fall fes
tival of Ewing were given by the
chaiilman.
The auxiliary also met the
same evening at the club room
Mrs. Victor True was honored at
a pink and blue shower.
The business session was con
ducted by Mrs. Helen Sisson. At |
the November meeting it is plan
ned to have as a guest, Mrs. Let
tie Jean Coulthard of Oakdale,
district president.
On adjournment, the ladies
were joined by the Legion mem
bers for refresntments served by
Mesdames, Alfred Napier, Wayne
Shrader and Ernest Pierson.
Monuments of lasting beauty
'
made by skilled craftsmen ol
the J. F. Bloom Oo. . . . monu
ments from the factory to the
consumer. — Emmet Crabb, O’
Hats of Yesteryear
Modeled at Party
17th Anniversary o f
WSCS Noted
EWING — Twenty-three were
present at the annual birthday
party of the Women's Society of
Christian Service Tuedsay eve
ning, October 8, at the parlors of
the Ewing Methodist church,
celebrating the 17th anniversary
of the society and the birthdays
of the members.
Decorations for the tables for
the 6 o'clock dinner was carried
out in a Halloween theme of
orange and black with bouquets
of fall flowers as centerpieces by
the committee, Mrs. Earl Bill
ings and Mrs. Ben Larsen. Birth
day money was given, also a fifty
cent donation instead of the usual
exchange of gifts. Mrs. James
Tinaely, president, held a short
business session in connection
with the election day dinner in
November.
The evening’s program in
charge of Mrs. Henry Fleming
and Mrs. J. N. Wunner consisted
of several contest games with
prizes. A skit featuring "Hats”
with Mrs. Fleming as narrator,
was very entertaining. One hat of
special interest, was a "bonnet”
over one hundred years old
which was modeled with a should
er shawl of great age by Mrs.
Wunner. Another hat 60-years
old was worn by Mrs. Lee Brig
den. An elaborate creation of
feathers and ribbon trimmings,
was worn by Mrs. Andrew Olson
who also had the long hatpin
which was used with this style.
Others modeling orginial styles
were mesdames James Tinsley,
Allan Pollock, Earl Billings, Ben
LaBsen, William Spence, Henry
Fleming and Miss Hazel Ruby.
Insurance Is Topic
of Meeting—
EWING — Casualty Insur.
ante” was the topic of the lesson
for the Facts and Fun Horn ex
tension club when the group met
Thursday afternoon, October 10,
with Mrs. H. R. Harris as leader.
Many interesting points develop
ed from this subject for discuss
ion.
At the business meeting in
charge of Mrs. J. L. Pruden,
achievement day -October 31, to
be held at O'Neill-was discussed
and plans made to attend.
Mrs. Frank Schmidt and Mrs.
Harry Van Horn were appointed
to present the November lesson
and will meet Monday, October
14. with Mrs. Catherine Indra,
home extension agent, for ins
tructions to be given to leaders.
Refreshments were served by
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NOTICE
NO HUNTING on any pro
perty located In Holt, Wheel
er or Garfield counties op
erated by Lyle Watson ol
Chambers.
Mrs. Pruden assisted by Mrs.
Harris.
The next meeting will lie held
at the home of Mrs. Andrew
Olson, Thursday. November 7.
Other Ewing News
Mrs. J. H. Wunner and Miss
Francos Rotherham were prize
winners at the Thursday bridge
club when the group met October
10 at the home of Mrs. John Arch
er. A 2 o'clock desert luncheon
was served by the hostess. Guests
were Mrs. Sis Ebbengaard. Mrs.
Henry Fleming and Miss Rother
ham.
The Jolly Workers, a club or
ganized to help others, was en
tertained Thursday afternoon at
the home of Mrs. Charles Rother
ham. Twenty *si.\ members ans
wered roll call, Mrs. Dewitt Hoke,
presided at a short business ses
sion During the informal hours
which followed, a quilt was tied
for the hostess. Refreshments
were served by Mrs. Roherham
assisted by Mrs. Hoke, Mrs. Wil
lie Shrader and Mrs. Floyd Lee.
Drapery Needs!
Custom made draperies and drapery
material by the yard. Complete rod ser
vice. (Samples shown in the home.)
Modern Shade and Drapery Shop
40ft Madison Ave., Norfolk, Nebr.
Mr*. Dayle Hewett, O’Neill
Representative
PHONE 3ft, APT. 8 — GOLDEN HOTEL ANNEX
AT AUCTION
Monday, Oct. 28
2 P. M.
On premises 2 miles south and
2 miles east of Midway.
FORMER DISTRICT 225
Schoolhouse
Size 18 x 24, 42 desks, steel
cabinet, books, etc.
Marion Woldneck, Sec’y.
You Can
HAVING DECIDED to sell out, we will offer the following described personal property at public auction, on
the farm known as the Clyde McKenzie place, located 16 miles north of O’Neill, 4 miles east, 2 miles north, 3
miles east and /2 mile south; OR 2 miles west of Redbird Store and 1 /2 miles south; OR south of Spencer to
Midway Store, 4 miles east, 2 miles north, 5 miles east and /2 mile south (roads will be marked) on
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25th
Sale Start, at 12:30 P. M. Lunch Served by Scott Community Club
I 95 - Head of Cattle - 95 I
55—Black Angus COWS, 3- to 5-yrs. old
These cows produced' the top-selling calves at the Black Friday
sale In Atkinson in 1966. These cows have a lot of size and qual
ity and are extra good.
2—Registered Black Angus BULLS, 2-yrs-old
17—Bucket-Fed CALVES
I,—Holstein HEIFER, 10-months-old
9—Holstein MILK COWS, extra gi
Three- to elght-yeaTs-old
Guernsey MILK COW, extra good
Seven-years-old, fresh by sale day
3—Holstein and Angus COWS, extra g
Three- to flve-years-old
(THREE of the above milk cows are fresh; nine more are to freshen
soon)
Advantages i>y
Heating Water
Electrically
of hot water any time—day and night
with the new unlimited electric water
heating service. Enjoy 24-hour heating
plus rapid recovery. You will have
plenty of hot water for kitchen, laundry,
hatha, or any other household needs.
Safe — automatic — economic operation
—whether you are at home or away. No
open flames or fumes ... no hot sur
faces. Elements are inside the heater.
Only a flameless electric water heater
can be installed any where in your home
... at the point of greatest hot water use
for convenience and economy.
f NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF
CONSUMERS PUBLIC POWER DIS
TRICT OPERATING
ELECTRIC WATER HEATERS
Effective October 1, 1957, •
change is being made in die policy
and rate applicable to electric water
heaters served by the District.
In order to give our customers
better water heating service, the re
strictions on charging time and
headng element capacity are being
relaxed.
The slight increase in rate under
the new policy is substantially off
set by an increase in the number of
kilowatt hours in the water heating
block in our combination rates.
May we suggest that you inquire
as to new policy and rates for water
\ heater service, at our nearest office |
to be sure that you will receive the
maximum benefits from your elec
tric water heater.
,
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CONSUMERS EL
SADDLE HORSES
SPOTTED MARE, well broke
Three-years-old
BAY QUARTER HORSE
Two-years-old, well broke
SPOTTED PONY, in foal
To a Sliver Dapple Shetland-, well broke, two
years-old
Saddle Breed BAY COLT
Machinery and Equipment
1949 Model John Deere,
wide front
1951 Model C, Farmall,
wide front
1942 Ford Tractor
Tractor Cultivator
Ford Tractor Sweep
Two-Bottom, 14-in. John Deere
Tractor Plow
9-ft. Disc
2—two-section Drag Harrow
IHC 12-Ft. Rake
IHC 7-Ft. Power Mower,
ttfr. P 14 nr M
Chase Tractor Lister
Model A Car Sweep
2—7-ft. Water Tanks, like new
Winch, fits John Deere A
Heavy Duty Underslung
Overshot Stacker
Iron Wheel Wagon
Hay Rack on rubber
50-Ft. Endless Belt
Hammermill
Buzz Saw
Electric Sickle Sharpener
Corn Planter
Saw Mantle
Set of Tractor Chains, 12 x 38
Heat Houser for John Deere A,
like new
Powertrol Cylinder for J-D
tractor
Globe 2-Unit Milker, used 3 mos.
Electric M-W Separator
Cream Cans — Milk Pails
2—Hog Troughs
2—Feed Bunks
Set of Skelton Wheels for J-D B
2—Good Sets of Harness and
Collars
300-Gallon Fuel Tank
4—50-Gallon Fiial RomtU
ALSO MANY OTHER ARTICLES TOO NUMEROUS TO MENTION
Some HOUSEHOLD GOODS.TERMS OF SALE: Strictly Cash
Earnest & Leona Wright
COL. ED THOR1N of O’Neill, Auctioneer BUV WANSER of Page, Ringman
NEBRASKA STATE BANK of Lynch, Clerk
HOGS
2—Hampshire SOWS
12—Hampshire PIGS
Five-Weeks-Old
CHICKENS
45—Laying PULLETS
50—Laying HENS
One-Year-Old
20—Bantams
200—Bushel of OATS
20—Stacks of ALFALFA
38—Stacks of PRAIRIE HAY