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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 20, 1958)
SIXTEEN PAGES * Section 2 — Page 9-1 6 North-Central Nebraska’* BIGGES1 Newspaper » « • Volume 77.—Number 43. O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, February 20, 1958.__ This building housed this group in yesteryear, Atkinson, 1901 — Building Bulges BY MAMIE SII.VMtKTH.AND Special ('<>rrespondent ATKINSON—This is not propa ganda for a new school building for Atkinson. But the picture does illustrate that in 1901 kids were literally spilling out the doors and windows of what had seemed a short time lief ore to be an ade quate building. The present prob lem of what to do about schools is not new. This is a picture of Atkinson public school taken in 1901. The building was constructed in 1886. Not visible to the eye alone but plainly seen with a magnifying glass is the date 1901. The date was written with chalk where the smudges on the brick appear at l<Aver right. (Now I wonder which one of the little angels made those smudges? Whoever did, I would like to thank him or her 57 years later). It is my guess from the num ber of students pictured here that the "town fathers" were begin ning to discuss the need for a larger and different type of build ing. In 1911 they ach'd. That was where my generation came in. We went our full 12 years in the 1911 vintage ediface but don't think the "town fathers” hadn’t lieen busy again because they had. The kids spilled out of that one, too. Our class was the last to graduate from this building. The next class graduated from a Enter VfreasureHi \ CONTEST Gilligan Rexall Drug brand new, larger and more mod em type. Three other additions have been added since that time to house the growing [xipulation of youngsters. The kids in those days were never mischievous, shy, or show i offs but if you l(K)k closely you will see that the one in belfry is NOT ringing the tiell! The young ster just below him is not part of the trimming. Those are his feet gracefully propped on either side of the top window. (How in the world did they get up there?) I don't know hew the fourth from the left kid found time to roll up his pants legs to show his garters anil fancy socks and tie his handkerchief over his head, but he succeeded. The photo grapher didn't have a candid camera. The capricious one above the door (with cap in hand) struck a William Jennings Bryan pose. But it wasn't WJB. The kids along the front row, who are barefoot, aren't that way because they didn’t have shoes. They left them at home purposely and nobody cared. Notice the “plumbing’’ at the right. If you look closely you can see more at the extreme left. If you can't get a laugh at this ancient problem pictured here, you are an old sourpuss and need to laugh at something before you tell somebody else what to do with the growing population. Guests Sunday night of Mr. and Mrs. Mike London were Mrs. Verne Carr and Mrs. Nora Peters of Colome, S.D., Mr. and Mrs. .Tack McGovern, Fred Olson and Mrs. Verne Petersen, David and Dehhy of Omaha. Monument* of lasting beauty made by skilled craftsmen o! the J. F. Bloom Oo. . . . monu ments from the factory to the consumer.—Emmet Crabb, O’Neil = BEN FRANKLIN PURE MELT-AWAY GOODNESS! Luscious party treat or prize themed to Washington’s birthday (Feb. 22). Plump red maraschino cherries cor dialled in flowing creme, dipped in rich chocolate! _—Z ST o _ * Bridge Mix Heavenly munching! Rich chocolate - covered creams, raisins, nuts. 4 Rich Bon Bons Tender shredded coconut in creamy fondant! Assort ed flavors. PATTON’S Dipped Peanuts Fat, freshly-roasted Virgin ia peanuts, heavy chocolate coating. i O’NEILL Author-Explorer Dies at Kearney Former Editor of Page Reporter PAGE Prof. Leonard L. Leh, 68, who taught anthropology at the University of Colorado from 1929 until 1945, was an author, painter, and also a minister in the Congregatonal church, was found dead Thursday night, Feb ruary 13, at his home at Kersey. His death was due to natural causes, according to Coroner Ross Adamson. His body was found by neighbors, who investigated when the professor's house remained dark Thursday night. Leh's wife, Myrtle, was a first grade teacher at Kersey from 1950 until her death, February 12, 1956. Born May 31, 1889 at Egypt. Pa Leh received his bachelor of arts degree in 1911 from Franklin & Marshall college, Lancaster, Pa. He was graduated with a bachelor of divinity degree in 1914 from the Theological semin ary of the Reformed church in the United States, also at Lan caster. He was graduated from the University of Chicago, receiving a master of arts in anthropology in 1929. He also attended the Uni versity of Chicago divinity school Leh taught in Pennsylvania and served as pastor of churches in Pennsylvania and Illinois b ef o r e moving to Page, where he was s u P® F \ano dent of schools from 1919 to 1923. He was editor and publisher of the Page Reporter, a weekly newspaper at Page, in 1923 and also a magazine, The Research Magnificent, which appeared in 1923-24. ... . _ He was niuuMfi ui / church at Humboldt, la., from 1924 until going to the University of Colorado. After his retirement from the university, he was visiting profes sor at New Mexico Highlands uni versity at Los Vegas, N.M-. the summer of 1948. The professor and his wife had participated in many archeolo gist tours, explorations and excav ations in the southwest. Included were trips to Mesa Verde, Chaco Canyon, Range Creek Canyon and part of Green River Canyon Hopi villages and the Monument Ruins. Leh wrote many articles on his findings. , inriir Leh had belonged to the IOOl lodge, American Sociological soc iety, American Anthropological association, Colorado and Wyo ming Academy of Science, Phi Gamma Mu and C olorado Achleological society in l® a™ served as state president from 1939 to 1941. Books written by the were “Christianity Reborn ,19*°. and "The Soldier and the War , with Ernest Leh, in 1953. Leh was also the author of numerous art icles and monographs on archae ology. - .. His hobbies were reading, writ ing, amatuer photography, paint ing, hiking, stamp collecting and book-binding. Mr. and Mrs. Leh were mar ried June 10, 1914. at Macungie, Pa. Survivors include: Brothers Ralph R. Leh of Palmerton, Pa.; and Berton H. Leh of Egypt, Pa.; sister—Mrs. George Hennmger, the former Melva Leh, of Bath, Pa. One sister, Mrs. Raymond E. Schaffer, the former Sarah L. l^eh, proceeded him in death. notice It's time to get your 1958 dog tags. Available at the police sta tion now! chhis McGINN Chief of Police 43-44c Sunday Guests — Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mlinar were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Mlinar in Atkinson. Hi AH YOUH NATIONAL GUARD STORY "From Musket* to Miuilet" ON NBC RADIO "MONITOR" Tom la Yaw total NtC Storiaa FRI. SAT. SUN. e • Fob II Fob. >3 fob 2* The Allen Eugene Mitchells . . . will reside in Omalut where both are employed.—O’Neill Photo Co. Dorsey News Mrs. Joe Hrbek and Mrs. Leta Miller were attending to busine ss in Omaha Wednesday, February 15- . . Mrs. R. L. Hughes went to Lvnch Saturday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Ruzicka. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Aim visit ed at the Harmon home near Page Sunday. The Dorsey Telephone directors had a meeting at the Harold Os born home Tuesday, February 11. concerning the connections they eould obtain after Page and Lynch go to the dial system. Willis Butterfield was a busi ness caller at the Harold Osborn home Monday, February 10. Miss Delores Wells and her brother, Lyle, were calling at the Roger Rosenkrans and Harold Osborn homes Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Barta and Evelyn were Sunday callers at the Bud Mitchell home. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Marston spent Saturday evening at the Leta Miles home. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Carson spent Thursday evening at the Veldon Pinkerman home, where more friends joined them to have an evening together playing cards. Mr.' and Mrs. Claude Pickering went to Center to see the basket ball game. The Lynch team were defeated by Center. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Millard and Linda spent Sunday night and Monday at the Harold Osborn home. „ , Mr. and Mrs. Howard Graham and family spent Sunday at the Frank Dobrichovsky home. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Liddy and Mrs. Aaron Boshart attended the wedding of Tom's neice, Sharon Egger, in Lincoln on Saturday, also their daughter, Judy, who attends nurses’ school at General hospital. J. R. Gallagher and Bill White returend Saturday from a week of fishing *and business in Old Mexico. TiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiillllllllH Myrna Rae Kaup, Allen E. Mitchell United at Stuart STUART Miss Myrna Rae Kaup. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joseph Kaup, jr., of Stuart, be came the bride of Allen Eugene Mitchell, son of Mrs. Bessie Mitchell of Bassett, at St. Boni face Catholic church in Stuart Saturday, February 15. It was a 10 am., double-ring ceremony ! performed by Rev. A. J. Pas chang with the nupital music played by the Sisters. Entering upon the arm of her father, the bride appeared in a floor-length gown with nylon net over white taffeta with long tap-1 I ered sleeves and a fitted bodice with a high neck line, and she carried a bouquet of red roses. Miss Janice Schmaderer, friend of the bride, served as maid-of | hom#, wearing a gown of light gold satin with matching velvet hat and shoes, and wearing white gloves and carrying a bou quet of yellow mums. Miss Marlene Kaup, the bride's sister was brides i maid. She wore a teal blue gown identical to that of the maid-of honor with matching shoes and hat, wearing white gloves and carrying a bouquet of yellow j mums. Dick Kaup, brother of the bride, served as bestman and Ronnnie Burt, friend of the bride grooYn served as the other at tendant, Russell Cobb, cousin of the bride, and James Wiley of Omaha, friend of the bridegroom, served as ushers. A dinner for the immediate family was held at the Range cafe at Bassett for 27, with a reception at the Stuart auditor ium for about 75 guests from 2:30 until 5 Miss Kay Meyers, friend of the bride, had charge of j the guest book, the Misses Janice . Scholz and Janet Fulberth assist- j ed with the opening of the gifts. | The wedding cake was baked and j decorated by Connie Coufal and j was cut by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. j Martha Baum. Dora Wallinger. J aunt of the bride, poured. Mrs l!lllllllllll!ll!lll!ll!lllll!l!lli!!llll!llllli PPSJS Chick rPSZ. Days! Thors.. Febr. 27th ami Thors., March 6th 15 BABY CHICKS Will be given Absolutely Free to Each Family registering at our Hatchery. You must live on a farm or ranch to be eligible. BRING YOUR OWN BOX CORKLE’S, Inc. O’Neill, Nebraska Cullosta Welchman, Mrs. Malin da Siebken, and Mrs. Joe Schma derer had charge of the reception^ The young ctutple will bo at home in Omaha where both are employed. Chambers News Mrs. Maurine Countryman and three children of Pringle, S.D . returned home Sunday, February 16, after spending nearly a week with her mother, Mrs. Van Valk enburg, and other relatives Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Carpenter made a trip to Norfolk Wednes day, February 12. Mans Chambers people attend ed the show, “The Ten Command ments” during its 11-day showing at the theatre in O'Neill. Mrs. Kenneth I^tRue returned Tuesday, February 11, from Washington, DC., where she had spent 10 days attending a church man's seminar. The meeting was interdenominational and was in connection with the world council of churches; 16 Protestant de nominations being represented. Mrs. H. W. Hut)bard accom panied hei son-in-law and daugh ter, Dr. and Mrs C. M. Eason, of O’Neill to Omaha Saturday, Feb ruary 15. Ervin Peltzer of Stanton came Tuesday, February 11, to visit his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Peltzer and brother in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Walter. The Louis and Betty Taggart farm sale held Friday, February 14, at their farm was well attend ed in spite of the cold weather and things sold at a good price. The Taggarts are moving in a few weeks to Dannebrog. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Ott of Col umbus spent Saturday and Sun day, February 15 and 16, in the Elvin Rubeck home. Other Sun day dinner guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Honeywell. Karen Ermer was chosen Val entine queen at the dance Satur day night at the Legion hall. Mr. and Mrs. Everette Winter mote and Mrs. Lloyd Wintermote returned Saturday, February 15, from near Wichita, Kans., where they had attended funeral ser vices for the formers sister-in law. The TV booster tower at Bur well will be completed soon. Work is being done by Kenneth Wer ner and E. R. Baker of Cham bers. Mr. and Mrs. G. H Grimes and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Grimes were Sunday, February 16. dinner guests in the Glen Grimes home. Present also was Miss Edith Grimes of Lincon. Miss Edith Grimes, student at the Lincoln School of Cbrnmercc spent the weeeknd with her par ents, Mr. ami Mrs. Glen Grimes, and family. A group of friends and relatives gathered at the Louis Harley home Sunday evening, February 16, to honor Mr. Harley on his birthday annversary which fell on Saturday. The evenng was spent visiting. Cancer Group Plans Aren Meeting— American Cancer society will have an area meeting in O’Neill Friday, February 28, The meet ing will start at 10 a m., at the Town House, where lunchi'on will he served from noon until 1 o’ clock. The program will continue un til 2:30 p.m There will bo repre sentatives from the Cancer soc iety present. Anyone interested is urged to attend. Mrs. Edward Gallagher is Holt county chair man. MARCH SOIKDUIJEH PAGE' Mothers march for the heart fund at Page will l>e con ducted Sunday. February 23. from 2 until :t p.rn American Legion auxiliary is sponsoring this event. Doris Nissen is chairman. Frontier for printing! to Butte YOUR HOGS AND CATTI-E for BEST Market returns; We appreciate your com ing! Butte Livestock Market Bill Hansen Bus Hansen i| Ph. 6471 Ph. 6721 I I O’Neill Style Shop’s February Clearance! Winter Coats_ 15.00 - 20.00 *. Save up to Vi Better Dresses_ 5.00 Don't miss them* bargains, junior, missy and half sires. 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