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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (June 12, 1958)
Mr. and Mrs. James Carlson . . . united In Atkinson church ceremony.—O’Neill I’hoto Co. A Two Leave for Military Induction — Leaving for induction by train early Wednesday, June 11, through the Holt county selective service were George Rowse of Chambers and Bernard D. Lor ' enz of O'Neill. Lorenz is a volun teer. Other registrants leaving at the same time by train for preinduc tion physical examinations were: Roland E. Everett of Atkinson, I^arry R. Fox of O’Neill, James R. Sheets of O'Neill, Richard A. Straka of Stuart, Donald E. Full er of Stuart, Jason M. Reba of Stuart, Richard M. Kurpgeweit of Ewing, and Vincent J. Latzel of Ewing. Mrs. W. H. Harty, chief clerk of the draft office, said Wednes day the selective service office will be closed from Monday, June 16, through Friday, June 27. Good Reading for the Whole Family • News *Facts •Family Features The Christian Science Monitor One Norway St., Boston 15, Moss. Send your newspaper for the time checked Enclosed find my check or money order. I yeor $18 □ 6 months $9 □ 3 months $4.50 □ Rome ■ Address ‘ City 2 one Stot'e De Marus Wefso June Bride in Evening Rites ATKINSON — The Methodist church in Atkinson was the scene Saturday, June 7, at 7 p.m., for the wedding of Miss De Marus Wefso, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Wefso of Atkinson, and James (“Jim”) Carlson of Garden City, Kans. Rev. Charles Gates officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Candelabra and bas kets of yellow iris and white pe onies formed the decorations. Miss Lodema Wefso of Denver, Colo., was her sister’s maid of honor. She wore beige linen with yellow accessories. Her flowers were yellow daisies. Little Miss Karen Funk was flower girl. Mas ter Warren Funk was ringbearer. Candlelighters were Miss Jan Bonenberger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bonenberger and Miss Joy Dvorak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Dvorak. Mrs. ts.ay oungman, unstuuai, accompanied Miss Audrey Cox bill, who sang "Because” and "The Lord’s Prayer”. Fritz Wefso of Rushville, a cou sin of the bride, was bestman. Ushers were Denton Colfack of Atkinson and Calvin McClurg of Stuart, a cousin of the bride. The bride’s mother appeared in a navy dress with white acces sories. The bridegroom’s moth er wore a light blue sheath with white accessories. They had cor sages of gardenias with rose buds. A reception for 100 guests fol lowed. The three-tier wedding cake with pink roses was baked by Mrs. Vera Humphrey, who al so had charge of the refreshments. Assisting were Miss Helen Mar tens and Mrs. George Verzal, who poured. Mrs. Carlson is a graduate of Atkinson high school, class of 1955. She attended Colorado State University at Ft. Collins, Colo., and will be a senior at Kansas State college in Manhat tan, Kans., this fall as a foods and nutrition major. Mr. Carlson will complete his senior year at Kansas State college at Manhattan this fall. He is a veterinary major. For the summer months he will practice SUCCESSFUL SUMMER FEEDS Feeding on Grass? TRY OUR III LXSS WITH 10 MG OF STILBESTROL—This is a 5% fat molasses feed to add to grains at the rate of 1-lb. per day per head. Several top feeders in this area are using this product. $61.00 Per Ton SEARS CALF CHEEP WITH 35 MG Al REOMYCIN—This is the top creep feed that fed out the champion loads at Chicago and Denver this year. Get those good calves heav ier on a good market this fall. $67.00 Per Ton Protein Blocks — Cudahy’s Gold Bricks 40% Protein We have some top feeders using this product. Ask about ton prices! 5 D FOR 5 DUTY—Our top balanced protein concentrate. 34% Protein. ~ALSO — A complete line of all kinds of other feeds, minerals and salt. ROGERS “ONE-STOP” FEED STORE Where Your Dollar Buys The Most O. E. MC VAY. Manager | with the veterinary in Harting j ton. Out-of-town guests attending ! were Miss Lodema Wefso of Denver, Cok>., Mr. and Mrs. Har old Carlson of Garden City, Kans., Mr. and Mrs, Tommy Dunn of Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur 1 Runnels, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer 1 McClurg, Donna and Calvin, Mr. ! and Mrs. Laurence Lofquest. I James Doming and Robert and ! Miss Janice Sweet all of Stuart. ; Mr, and Mrs. Bryson Braziel of I Lincoln, Jim Anderson of Ains 1 worth and Fritz Wefso of Rush ville. ItIK'K FALLS NEWS Mrs. Henry Vequist was a Sat I urday dinner guest of Mrs. Floyd Sanders in O'Neill. Janice and Tommy Vequist are | spending two weeks at the Francis I CMrran home in O’Neill while tak I ing instructions at St. Mary's Mr. and Mrs. Don Hynes and girls were late Saturday evening callers at the Derickson home. To McCook Meeting — Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Schaffer ! attended the Stock Growers as 1 sociation meeting in McCook Wed O’NEILL I>OCAL8 Gene Porter arrived Tuesday evening to take his mother, Mrs. I C. W. Porter to Columbus to help take care of the children of Mr. and Mrs. Ned Porter while their mother is in the hospital with their new baby. Last Thursday guests of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Schmit were her sister, Mrs. Harry Stokely, and Tommy of Valintine and Mrs. Edwin Engler of Stuart Momorail day guests of Mr. and Mrs Walter Donohoe were Gene Donohoe and son, Gordon of Fre mont. Jim Rodman, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Rodman was home He came to Onmhn Tuesday, June 3, from Providence, R. I., where he is stationed with the navy. His parents took him to Omaha Wed nesday where he left for Provi dence and then sea duty. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kucher and twT) other couples from Hus ton, Tex., flew into O'Neill and spent the weekend with Mrs. Gladys Oxford and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Baker. Winners of M and M club held at Mrs. Paul Shierk's home Tues j day evening were Mrs. L. A. Bur I gess and Mrs. H. G. Kruse. W. A. Summers, Wife Wed Half-Century (Continued from page IK niece of the Summers, centered the serving table. The cake was also cut and served by Mrs. klonzan. Mrs. Earl Day, a niece of Mr. Mrs. Summers, poured coffee, and Mrs. John Nichols, friend of the honored couple, poured the punch. Lunch, consisting of sandwiches, ice cream, cake, coffee, punch, mints and nuts, was served. The table at which the honored guests were seated with their nephew and wife, Mr and Mrs. Kenneth Bergstrom of Elgin, and their niece. Mrs Thaine Shull and daughter of Dorchester, was served by Lorraine Sturek and Barbara Berney. Misses Shirley Bergstrom and Patricia Zimmerman unwrapped and displayed the gifts. Miss Marlyn Bergstrom was in charge of the guest book. Carrie Pratt and Albert Sum mers were married at 12:00 noon on June 3, 1908, in the home of | the bride's parents. Mr. and Mrs Thomas Pratt, the same house in which the Summers now reside. Rev. Charles Dix of the Bartlett Methodist Church, performed the wedding ceremony in presence of relatives of the couple. Attend ants were Fannie Pratt (now Mrs. Fannie Ham erf Vancouver, Wash.), a cousin of the bride, and Charles Summers, brother of the bridegroom, now of O’Neill The wedding march was played on a phonograph. Following their marriage, the couple took up residence on Mr. Sum m e r s’ Kinkaid homestead, two miles southwest of their pro sent home. They resided on the homestead 30 years before moving into the home in which they were married. Mr. and Mrs. Summers had no children of their own, hut they raised two children, a niece and a nephew, to maturity, after the mothers of both children had died in 1918. Lucille, a niece, now Mrs Thaine Shull of Dorchester, was taken into the Summers home in 1919, and a nephew, Kenneth Bergstrom, now of Elgin, was taken into the Summers home some years later. There the children received fine, loving care. Mr. and Mrs. Summers say they have enjoyed good health and much happiness during their 50 years of marriage, and add they have had the pleasure of knowing wonderful neighbors and friends, many of whom they have seen pass on. Relatives from a distance at tending the reception were: Mr. and Mrs Harold Summers and three children of Page; Clifford Pratt and two daughters of Wd bach; Mrs. Harry Pratt and Rich ard Pratt of Greeley; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pratt of Grand Island; Lucille Shull and daughter of Dorchester; and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bergstrom and two daughters of Elgin. Friends were present from Lin coln, Ashland, Omaha. Weeping Water, Albion. Burwell, Greeley, Elgin and Erie son. M HOTEL LComi? I I I CARNEY PARK ARINA - O'NEILL, NEBRASKA j CmAiimjImu I--m n PARADE Thru City.6:30P.M. I Miuraciyf «IUnO JEIST RODEO Performance ... 8:00 P.M. I SllllClCiyi JlfllO !22nd Performance . . . 2:30 P.M. j 100 Head of Top Rodeo Stock! j FULL PROGRAM EACH DAY ! 1 , Entry Fee Purse • BAREBACK BRONC RIDING ._ $10.00 $100.00 • SADDLE BRONC RIDING ..... $10.00 $100.00 • CALF ROPING_$15.00 $100.00 • STEER WRESTLING_$10.00 $100.00 • BRAHMA BULL RIDING_$10.00 $100.00 • LADIES’ BARREL RACING.... $10.00 $ 50.00 Mail or phone entries to Virgil Laursen, Box 276, O'Neill. Entries close 12 noon, June 21st. Special Awards Furnished by the O’Neill CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SPECIAL TROPHIES TO BE AWARDED FOR EACH EVENT ! Rodeo Clowns I Music by O'Neill Municipal Band j Wheeler County Rough Riders I Lunch Stand on Grounds by VFW Auxiliary f NSRA Approved — Contractors and Producers: HOLLENBECK BROS. J | O'Neill Redee Association j A ADMISSION: Adults—90c; Children—50c C