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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Feb. 19, 1959)
Page News Bowen Boy Home After Lincoln Honors By Mr*. S. D. Icke* Because of a news item Bruce Bowen and his dog “Nip" were honored on a TV station in Lincoln and was awarded a plaque and a (old medallion on the I Assie pro gram Wendesday evening. Bruce, his parents, Mr and Mrs. Roger Bowen, his brother, Gary, and his twelve year old bob-tailed dog "Nip" were ivited on an ex pense free trip to the capital city for an appearance on television and a tour of the town. Bruce also was interviewed at a radio station and the recording was heard later in the day as they drove through Lincoln on their way to their next appointment. The Bowens left Page Tuesday afternoon, pictked up Gary at Wayne where he is a student at WSTC and registered at the Com husker hotel barely in time to lie ready when Mrs. Gladys For sythe, president of the First Fed eral Savings and Loan Association sent her chaffauer and Oldsmobile to take them to the Country Club lor a seven o’clock dinner. Expecting to dine quietly, per haps at the Comhusker, they were surprised to say the least to find themselves dinner guests along with Dean Lambert of the College of Agriculture, West Antes, state 4-H leader, Dr. Rogers, president of Wesleyan university. James Ehal of the television station, Mark Howard, sports editor, ex-senator Mrs Hazel Abel and daughter, Alice, Mr. Dobson, president of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, and others The men’s wives were also guests. Mr. Dobson told them that his construction company paved the streets of O’Neill and constructed the munclpal swimming pool there. Mr Joyce Ayers, advertising agent, was In charge of the program and conducted Wednesdays tour. Wednesday the Bowens attended a press conference in the base ment lounge of the First Federal Savings and Izian Building in a 9 a.m session and Bruce had an interview at a radio station. At 9:30 they were met at the state house by senator Frank nel son who introduced them to Gov ernor Ralph Brooks. He also in troduced the members of the state legislature, in session at the time. Thev also visited the Supreme Court. The Governor presented Nip with a plaque and each was made an Admiral in the mythical Nebraska Navy. At 10:45 they were due at the Lincoln air base where Lt. Hodges 61 ANGUS CATTLE For Sale Burke Sale Barn Burke, S.D. Saturday, Feb. 21 SALE STARTS AT 1:00 P.M. 19 Registered Yearling bulls; 14 registered yearling heifers, open; 13 big grade yearling bulls; 15 grade yearling heifers, open. ELVERN VARILEK ANGUS FARM GEDDKS, S.D. met them in his capacity as public information officer and escorted them for a look at the B-47's and I the K-97's. They visited the Control Tower and were briefed on the magnitude and importance of op erations there. They met the division Comman der, Cbl. Corbin and were taken ; to see the Sentry dogs. They mar veled at the intelligence and abil j ity of the dogs as their- trainers i put them through their paces. They also visited Sportman’s Lodge on the shores of the air i base lake, being built for recrea tional purposes. luncheon was served at the Of ficer's quarters followed by a tour s of the radio room and flight plot 1 and operations and visited the flight line. They were scheduled S to depart for the Agricultural Col I lege Campus at 2 p m. where they were met by Dick Fleming, pub licity informative officer, who took them to Ag Hall where they met Dr. Eldred who conducted them on a tour of the tractor testing sta tion, the division of animal hus bandry and the Dairy farm. At 3:30 they left on a short side trip to tour the Wesleyan Univer sity campus. They arrived at 4 p m. at the First Federal building where Mrs. Forsythe had arranged a reception for those children who cared to come and meet Bruce and his dog. The North Wind Eagle scouts were hosts. The reception was concluded at 5 p.m. and they were taken back to the Comhusker hotel for a short rest period. At 7 p.m. they went to KOLN for their 7:30 p m. sched uled appearance on the Lassie program. Bruce was presented a framed citation and a gold medallion. Mrs. Forsythe gave him a saving’s ac count, a roll of 1958 pennies and a roll of the new 1959 Lincoln pen nies which she assured him would surely be collector’s items in the future This year is the Abraham Lin coln sesquicentennial nniversary the centennial for the city of Lin coln and the fifth aniversary of the Lincoln air base. The speakers at the Tuesday eve ning dinner expressed the hope that they might be able to impress the out-staters with the importance of getting the best in education and the necessity for choosing the best the nation has to offer for the Air Force selection. Therefore the var ious institutions and organizations were interested in families and the choice they make for self better ment. The Lassie program directors are constantly on the look-out for news items such as the one that prompted them to invite the Bow en’s to Lincoln. They investigated the authenticity of the story telling of Bruce sending his dog “Nip" to the house with his mitten fast ened to a wire with a torn strip from his coat and wired to the dog’s collar. Bruce’s; mother saw the dag wandering in the yard and investigated the queer look, then quickly got the car and picked up her husband who was loading hay on the meadow and they went in search of their son. Bruce was headed for the shelter belt to bring greenery home for decorative pur poses and overturned the tractor as he was crossing the ditch into a field. Another tractor equipped with a loader was needed plus the aid of a neighbor to accomplish his re lease. As much of a thrill as the trip to Lincoln the entertainment and the honor conferred it in no way compared with that they exper ienced when they extricated Bruce from his predicament and found him to be un-hurt except for scratches, bruises and exposure to zero weather. They consider them selves a very fortunate family. The members of the Woman's Auxiliary at Page will sponsor a henefit Heart Fund card party at the Legion hall Friday evening. Feb. 20th. beginning at 8 p.m. Games will be offered in pitch, pinochle and bridge. Prizes will be awarded the high and low scores. Lunch will be served by the auxil iary members. A free-will offering will be taken. Mesdames Sidney Faulhaver, George Jeffries and Kenneth War ing were co-hostesses Tuesday 'evening with Mrs. Otto Matschul lat at the Matschullat home for a family party of the members of the llelp-U club. Six tables of progressive pitch were in progress. Mrs. Orie Cask , ey and Mrs. Kenneth Waring who i played in the place of a gentleman ' held the high scores and Mrs I George Jeffries and Francis Boel [ ter were contenders for the low | score tokens while Mrs Ethel War ing received the traveling award. A no-host lunch was served. All members and families were present except Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence Finch and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brookhauser. Frank Oronk, Carl Max and Robert Xlssen served refresh ments Tuesday evening follow ing a routine meeting of the Re bekah lodge at the I OOF hall. Mr. Garhardt Leubeke returned from Ft. McCellan, Ala., Saturday Feb. 7, where he went to bring his daughter, Miss Charlotte home. Miss Leubeke received her dis charge at Ft. McClellan She is undecided as to what she will do now. Robert Harvey returned Thurs day from a three week trip to Eu gene, Ore., where they visited her sister, Mrs. Orinda Begnston and her brothers, Ernest and Marvin Ames and their families. Rev. Lisle Mewmaw went to r. . m t • ■ . _'ll_1-1. runttt muuua; wucic iic win Rev. Bell with their program of evangelism A covered dish lunch was served Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Anton Nissens following a social afternoon spent in visiting and playing cards. Mrs. Ethel Park will be the Feb. 25th hostess The four couples of the EMC card club met Thursday evening for the first time this year at the home of Clarence Stevens. No prizes are ofered. Anton Nissen will host the next club meeting date for the members of the RNA Kensington Leona Mudloff returned to her work at the Commercial Extension College at Omaha after spending the week-end with her parents, the Tony Mudloffs. The Mudloffs of fered their farm equipment and live stock at public auction that day in preparation for following some other line of work. Sidney Baker of Lynch, broth er of Mrs. Lyman Park, attend ed the Mudloff farm sale Tues day Mrs. Louise Heese was Wednes day’s hostess to the members of the Neighborhood club for a social afternoon. The ladies sewed carpet rags, embroidered and made quilt blocks for the hostess. Mrs. George Wettlaufer was the winner of the door prize. Three dollars was con tributed to the Heart Fund cam paign. Mrs. Floyd Belik will be the Feb. 25th hostess. Mrs. Catherine Indra was in charge of the leader training meet ing held at the home Mrs. Harry Harper Friday afternoon. Mrs. William Hock represented the East Side Kountry Klub, Mrs. Harold Asher and Mrs. R. V. Crumly the Golden Rule group and Mrs. Jesse Kelly and Mrs Harper for the Page extension ladies and were the acting hostesses of the day. Rev. Bell of Ponca was an over night guest in the Harry Harper home during the week of evangel ism and dedication services when he has been pastor in charge of the program on evangelism. Phone Your News To The Frontier Phone 51 LOOK AT / & LEARN ABOUT I STUDEBAKER PEAK PERFORMANCE ON PIN MONEY ' 3^ Once you scamper The Lark around town and see your gas gaugt Stand still, you’ll know you’ve got your hands on the wheel of a real money saver. And one with style, too—rich in interior appointments, har moniously finished, upholstered in wonderful taste—so dapper, it’s approved by Harper’s Bazaar! And so easy to drive and park—because it’s three feet shorter outside—with room for six inside. This is a whole new idea in cars—and one you’re going to love from the first touch of your toe on the pedal. And beautifully engineered. Come on — $1925 Transportatl on, local taxes, wh I to walls and any other extras . , „ , plainly labeled on every car. Fun drive the LARK today at, Smith Motor Co.r 228 East Douglas, O'Neill < • Amelia News Withers' Son Goes To Hospital By Mrs. Florence IJndsey Mrs. Effie Withers received word j that her son. I Vjuglas Chapman of Mobridge, S.D., was ill and hos pitalized. He expected to go to Rochester, Minn , in about two weeks for further treatment. The Womens Missionary Society of the Free Methodist Church met Wed. Febr. 11, with Mrs. Emma Lindsey. There were 5 members present. Mrs. Milton Clemens fin ished the book report on a Mission ary in Siberia. Next meeting will he with Mrs Clemens. Eleven members of the Wom en's Society of Christian Service I attended the World Day of Prayer ] Service at the Chambers Methodist j Church Friday afternoon. The Amelia Society had charge of the ! program and tea. The Bethany I Presbyterian church were guests, as well as the Chambers Society. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Olsen, formerly of the Amelia vicinity, but more recently livng on a farm a few' miles south of Norfolk, re cently sold to Walter Rees, a bro ther of Ralph Rees of Amelia. The Olson’s purchased a motel and trailer court at Fort Collins, Colo., and Mr. Olson went to Colorado Feb. 10th to take over their new business. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pierce at tended the funeral of Carl Lehman at Chambers Lutheran church Monday, Feb. 9. Mrs. Lew Backhaun accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bark haun to Orchard Wed. where they attended the farm sale of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie V room an. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Adams were in O’Neill Tuesday where 'Floyd received medical attention. Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Doolittle and family visited at the Bus En bodys in Atkinson Sunday evening. Kayo Fullerton took his daugh ters Joan and Beth to the Doctor in Atkinson Monday morning. They were having sore throats. Kennie Hoerle has been helping at the Vem Sagesers the past week They were getting some Hereford buls ready for the Cattle Show and Sale at Atkinson Tuesday. Mrs. Stella Sparks and I»n nle visited at the Bob Adairs Sunday evening and were sup per guests there. Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Ballagh and family visited at Tommie Doolit tles Sat. evening. Little Waunita Clauson of Atkin son visited her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Howard Berry last week. Mr and Mrs. Art Doolittle and Rev. Price spent Sunday afternoon at Edgar Petersons. Mrs. B. W. Waldo made her first visit to Amelia Saturday evening after recent surgery. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Bilsten ana Dick visited the Bus Enbody fam ily in Atkinson Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Glenn White were in Atkinson Sunday afteroon. Mrs. White visited Mrs. Julia White while there Miss Beth Fullerton spent the weekend with Oathy Doolittle. Mrs Marvin Doolittle entertain ed several little friends and their mothers at a birthday party tor her little son Ricky’s first anniver sary Present were Mrs. Bob Adair, Jerry and Dianne: Mrs. Dick Doo little and Terry; Mrs. Tommie Doolittle and Sue; Mrs Clifford Clemens, Dickie, Jim and Sherry Mrs. Doolittle served home-made ice cream and cake. Rcky receiv ed lots of nice gifts and cards Mr. and Mrs. Amas Ninham en tertained at supper Sunday eve ning The invited guests were Mr and Mrs Lee Glman, Mr and Mrs. Geo. Fullerton, Mr and Mrs. Dick Doolittle, and Mr. and Mrs Dunk Peterson. Mrs. Don Teams and little daughter, Pamela Sue of Scotts hi off, Nebr., visited until the early part of this week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fryrear. Mrs. Teams was ac companied here by her aunts, who are visiting their brother, the Bob Teams family, who are employed on the Blaine Garwood ranch. Mrs. Margie Sammons, Sioux City, la., visited over the weekend at the home of her son Bill Sam mons and family. Mr and Mrs. Tom Doolittle were dinner guests Sunday at the home of their adughter, Mr. and Mrs. Remie Kennedy. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Ott were Sunday dinner guests at the home of their daughter. Mrs. Gloria Ivm drum and Sally n Atkinson. Mrs Landrum’s car had been damaged in an accident earlier in the week Mrs. Landrum was not injured in the accdient. Bus Gilman. Bill Sammons. T.S. Doolittle and Tommie Doolittle went to Valentne on a fishing trip Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Bll Vrooman of Venus, Nebr., were visiting at Lew Backhaus Saturday Rev. Marlon Loftus of the Stark Valley Methodist church near Plainview, Nebr., assisted Rev. Cox with a campaign of visitation Evangelism. The program was completed in the Amelia commun ity with a family night service at the Annex on Thursday evening. Guy Blake, Lloyd Waldo, Eamie Johnston and Clyde Widman as sisted the ministers in the cam pagn. Rev. Cox will assist Rev. I-oftus in a similar campaign in the Stark Valley community this week. The Altar Society served lunch at the Anton Svatos sale Thurs., Febr. 19. Amelia School News Lower Room, Teacher—Mrs. Or land Fryrear. Our meeting was called to order by our Pres., Debra Waldo. Our project this week was col lecting pictures of cars. Everyone brought a good picture. Our project next week is col lecting labels from canned goods. Roll call wall be giving the name of one of the cans we bring. We decided to have a Valentine party Friday. Donna, Cynthia, Billy. Vicki and Joyce have charge of the food committee. Debra, Jacky and Janeth will have charge of the games. After this our meeting was ad journed until next week. Jacky Doolittle—Reporter • I Upper Room, Teacher — Dona Carson . The Amelia Activity Club met Monday, Feb. 5, 1959, The meeting [ was called to order by our Presi dent, Lonnie Sparks. We answered Roll Call by an | Industry’ in Nebraska and the city it was made in. Next week we will answer roll call by the name of an explorer | and what he explored. We are going to have a Valentine j Party Friday, Febr. 13. For lunch we will have home-made ice cream and syrup, pop and cake. Our project is learning a poem. Reporter—Ihtrla Waldo O'Neill Locals Herman Janzing and his sister, Mrs. Joe Babl. went to Oelrieh, , S. D., Sunday to visit a few days at the home of their sister, Mrs. Nick Bogner and family. Mr, and Mrs. Herbert Kaiser and Ivan visited Leon Kaiser Sat urday at his home near Atkinson. He was recently dismissed from the Atkinson Memorial hospital where he had been a patient for 14 weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Kell ner visited over the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and j Mrs. Ernest Kellner, at Valentine. They also visited Mr. Kellner’s aunt, Mrs. Ben Lyden, at Minden. Mrs. James Kelly and Mi's. Alice Matthews returned Sunday from a three week vacation in Arizona. Enroute home, they picked up Mrs. Ina Wolfe at Kim bell where she spent the past three weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Walt Timmerman and family of Creighton were Sun day guests at the Edwin Krug man home. Mr. and Mrs. Glen Getert of Gering were Saturday visitors at the Leo Laible home. They also visited other friends that day. The rest of the weekend was spent at the John Laible home in Atkin son. The Gettert’s are formerly of O’Neill. Friday evening guests at the John A. Laska home were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Paulson and fam ily. Sandy Paulson stayed over night Sunday at the Laska home. John Warner of Atkinson visited Monday afternoon at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Emma Lawrence on his way home from Sioux city. Mr. and Mrs. George Herold of Inman were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rob ert Lindberg. Mr. and Mrs. Billie Marcellus visited Sunday at the D. B. Mar cellus home in Atkinson. In the afterndon they all visited at the Ed Rentschler home. Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Marcellus were also afternoon visitors at the Rensch ler home. Carolyn, Jim and Janelle Tams of Ewdng were guests Saturday at the M. B. Marcellus home. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Mattem of Creighton were Sunday guests at the home of their son and family, Mr. and Mrs. William Mattem. They helped celebrate Katie Mat tern’s third birthday anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Krugman were Sunday evening visitors at the Edwin Krugman home. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Encming er of Columbus were February 7-8 weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Maw. John McElvain and Jerome .Gallagher spent the weekend in | Omaha visiting their sisters. Miss Margaret McElvain. who is at 1 tending St. Joseph's school of nursing, and Jerome's sister, Mrs. Upp Mr and Mrs. William McIntosh attended a family dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rich ard Betty at Madison, Mr and Mi's Ixaiis Harley of Chambers were Sunday guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Duane McKay. They are the parents of Mrs. Duane McKay and wore both celebrating their birthday anniversaries. Jack Everett competed in a bowling tournament Sunday held at Norfolk. Mrs. Vincent Streeter had a a (family dinner Sunday ,n hiuH>r of her husband’s birthday anniver sary . 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