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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Aug. 6, 1959)
Inman News lord's Park O'Neill^ " Scene of Gathering By Mrs- James Me Mahan The first annual picnic of the descendents and friends of the late Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Tomlin son was held Sunday at the park in O'Neill. Those attending were Mr. and Mrs Henry Bruhn of North Platte, Nebr., Mr and Mrs. William Turner and granddaugh ter, Jean Marie Thomson of Chambers, Mr. and Mrs. James Coventry of Inman, Mr. and Mrs. Harold France and daughters Deanna, Delores, Janet and Mary Ann of Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Tomlinson, Bonnie and Jackie, Mrs. Mary Tomlinson and Larry', Mrs. Vannie Newman, Clayton and Eleta Mesner and Charlie Cole and Hurley Jones, all of O'Neill, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Tomlinson of Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd France, Myrtle Pick ering, Carolyn Courtney, Mrs. Faye Pinkerman, Anna Carson, Guy Johnson, all of Lynch and Mr and Mrs. Soren Sorenson, sr. of Page. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Johnson of Mead were callers Friday af ternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs James Coventry. The John sons are former Inman residents. Joe Peters, who is employed at Norfolk, spent a couple of days last week with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Don Luben and girls of Wisner are spending a few days visiting in the homes of Mrs. "Charles Luben and Mrs. May Fraka. Roy Tjessem left Saturday for his home in Maywood, HJ1. after spending a week in the E. E. Clark home. Mrs. Tjessem and Sandra and Nancy remained for a longer visit Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Del ring re turned Sunday from Cross Lake, Minn, where they had spent two weeks vacationing. Sgt. ami Mrs. Howard Clark and family of Omaha came Sun day to spend a few days in the home o( Mr. Clark’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clark. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Coventry and son, Robert, left Wednesday for Denver, Colo, to visit in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Dempsey and Mrs Helen Colman. Mr. Coventry and Bob returned Sunday and Mrs. Coventry remain ed in Denver for a longer visit. Mrs. Alliert Anthony and daugh ter, Gaylene, accompanied by Mrs. Mernon Chase of Portorville, Calif, and Mrs. Otto Matschullat of Page spent from Tuesday until Thursday of last week in Auburn and Nemaha visiting relatives. Mrs. Albert Reynolds was host ess at a Sarah Coventry jewelry party Thursday evening, July 30 at her home. Mrs Dorothy Grat er of Norfolk was the show host ess. Lunch was served at the close by the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Gay Hull of Red bird were guests July 30 evening at the Albert Reynolds home. Mr. and Mrs Walter Ubben and Mrs. Rose Kivett returned Satur day from Wayne where they have finished their summer school. Mrs. Harry Snyder returned July HO from Antelope Memorial hospital where she had been a patient for a few days. Sunday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Morsbach were Mr and Mrs. William Mors bach and daughter of Clearwater. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Morsbach and son of Neligh and Mrs. Elizabeth Morsbach of Inman. Mrs. Violet Sholes accompanied Mrs. Dick Clark and daughters I of O'Neill to Norfolk Friday. (Ij»st Week's Items) ‘Building Christian Character in Youth' was the topic discussed by Mrs Albert Reynolds who had charge of the lesson when the Wo men's Society of Christian Serv ice met at the country home of Mrs. Clarence Hansen on Thurs day afternoon, July 23. Mrs. Karl Keyes, president, was in charge of the business meeting. There were 12 members and 4 visitors present. Mrs. Hansen assisted by Mrs. F E. Keyes served a lunch to the group at the close of the meeting. Cards were sent to two members of the Society who are hospital ized, Mrs. Jennie Crosser and Mrs. Nelle Snyder. Arbutus Rebekah Lodge met Wednesday evening, July 22 at the I .OOF. Hall. Mrs. Maurine Smith N.G. was in charge. Fol lowing the meeting at the hall the group went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Tompkins where refreshments were served. Mrs. Tompkins and Mrs. Blanche Moss man were hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. John Ruther and family took their son, Oscar, to Grand Island Saturday evening where he continued on to San Diego, Calif, where he is with the U. S. Navy. He had spent a week in the Ruther home here. Mr. and Mrs. David Morsbach spent July 22 evening visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill McKinley at O'Neill. Mr. and Mrs Walter Ubben and Christie, Mrs. Vaden Kivett, Miss Margaret Pruss, who attend sum mer school at Wayne,' spent the weekend in their homes here. - -- —--A 350 Cattle Today There will be 350 cattle today at the O'Neill Livestock Market. Three consignments of 40. 26 and 20 head of mixed yearling steers and heifers will go on the block. There will also lx* quite a few smaller consignments of the same and the usual run of cows, bulls and mixed cattle. One registered Angus bull, a t-year-old, will bo on the block. That bull is owned by Dean Elbiu of Creighton and is from a Bevell herd. The hog sale s will begin at 1 p.m. today. O'NEILL LIVESTOCK MARKET PHONE 2 Vern & Leigh Reynoldson August SALE Specials IN GAMBLES AIR CONDITIONED FURNITURE DEPARTMENT 5-piece Maple Living Room Suite 1OO0Q Studio, Rocker, 2 Step up Tables, 1 Coffee Table. Regular $189.95 | 5-piece Chrome Dinette O OQQ Table and 4 Chairs. Regular $59.95 - 3-piece Studio Suite 1OQQ0 Studio Bed, Chair and Platform Rocker. Regular $159.95 - | 2- piece Living Room Suites 1QOQO Nylon Carpet Yams In Biege, Brown and Rose. Foam Rubber Cushioning. J Regular $219.95 3- piece Bedroom Suite 11OQ0 In Grey Mist Mahogany. Dresser, Chest and Bookcase Bed. Regular $149.95 | | 2-piece Living Room Suites 10A.OO Platform Rockers OQ00 Blege, Black and Rose Frleie- ^jp Although then** O’Neill Midgets went down to defeat In the recent district tournament, they did play three games before being taken out of competition by Creighton. The boys are, front row, left to right: Tommy Wiseman, Kenny Keynoldson, Mike Hunmond; middle row: Terry Kurtz. Keith Reynold son, Joe Shoemaker, Hill Pruss; back row: Gary Brewster, Russ Kelley, Terry Tom jack, Ray Belina, Sam Knepper. Team members not shown in the ph.do are: Richard Hill, iarry Gilg, Mickey Miller and Dick Mareellus and Joe Ollendlck. manager. The Frontier Photo and Engraving. Mrs. Harry D Snyder is a medi cal patient at the Antelope Mem orial Hospital at Neligh. Mrs. Edwin Langley of Lincoln came Sunday to spend a few days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira L. Watson and Sam. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brittell and girls of Norfolk were callers Monday afternoon in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Morsbach and Mr. and Mrs. Henry' Pruss. Leonard Butterfield went to Ewing Monday where he will as sist his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Anson with haying. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Clark and family of O'Neill were Saturday guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Clark Fay Brittell of Atkinson was an Inman visitor Monday. A group of friends surprised Mrs. M. M. Crosser Friday eve ning in honor of her birthday an niversary. The group played cards and ice cream and birthday cake wras served at the close of the eve ning. Mr. and Mrs. David Morsbach were Sunday evening guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fay Brit tell at Atkinson and also visited little Miss Valerie Jo Reis at the Atkinson Memorial hospital. Ralph Sholes attended the dog races Saturday evening at Sioux City. Harvey A. Tompkins returned Saturday evening from Wichita, Kan., where he attended the Na tional Methodist Town and Coun try Conference. Mrs Vern Wrede and family of O'Neill were Wednesday after noon guests in the home of Mrs. Anna Smith. Mrs. Ralph Leidy and son, Jer ry, of Bentonville, Ark , visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Har ry McGraw Saturday. Harry A Snyder returned to his home Friday from Pender where he has been visiting his son-in law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lloyd. Mrs. Lloyd brought her father to Inman and remained until Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Banks and Roger entertained the following Saturday evening at a picnic sup per: Mr. and Mrs. Dean Banks and family of Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. John Buhlman of Bartlett and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Rickards of Chambers. Robert Harte of Los Angeles came Sunday to visit in the home of his brother and sister in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Harte and family. Mrs. Frances May took Mr. and ! Mrs Daniel P. Gallagher and family to Grand Island where they continued on to their home in Ontario. Calif., after spending a few days visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Gallagher. Mr. and Mis. M. M. Crosser and sons were July 29 evening callers in the David Morsbach home. They were enroute to their home at Tekamah. Mr. and Mrs. Max Mossman and family of Tekamah spent the weekend in the homes of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mossman and Mr. ond Mrs. Ernest Brunckhorst. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pruss and daughter. Verna, Mr and Mrs. Donald Keyes and Mrs. Louise Crandall of O'Neill attended the commencement exercises at the Wayne State Teachers college Thursday evening. The Pruss’ daughter, Margaret, was among those graduating with honors. Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Mace of O’Neill were Friday evening cal lers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Morsbach. Sam Watson spent the weekend at Johnson Lake near Lexington with friends. Mrs. Edwin Langley left Monday for Valentine where she will visit in the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Slusher and family. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hull of Red bird were visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds J on Friday. Mr. and Mrs James Sholes and j Suellen visited Mr Sholes mother, Mrs. Sarah Sholes at Elgin on , Sunday. ^ , The Woman’s Department of the RLDS church met Juiy 29 ui the evening at the church annex for their regular meeting. A study session was held and luncn was served at the close by the hostess- | es, Mrs Harry McGraw and Mrs. James Banks. Mr. ana Mrs. \V. E. Kelley and daughters, Kay and Ann, accom panied by Mrs. James Kelley of Columbus and Miss Mary Muet ing of Norfolk attended the com mencement exercises at Wayne State Teachers college Thursday evening where Mr. and Mis. ley’s son, Don, was among those graduating. „ .. Mr. and Mrs. Alliert Reynolds and family spent Sunday visiting in the Guy Hull home at Red bird. Mr. and Mrs. Otto Retke spent a few days last week visiting in Columbus. Mrs. Bert Reynolds and Mrs. Pearl Koskovich of Neligh were guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Reynolds and family Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. E. E Clark and Mr. and Mi’s Roy Tjessem and girls spent Thursday afternoon sightseeing at the Fort Randall dam. Venus News Picnic Held For Couple ■» .. n__ *»»»!-»■ wmiuuoci A Porter family get-together was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Orie Caskey and sons on Sunday, July 26. The occasion was in honor of the birthday anniver saries of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Porter. A no-host picnic dinner was served at noon. The afternoon was spent swimming and visiting. Those present were Mr. and j Mrs. Fred Leider and sons of ] Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Dan natt and daughter of Ainsworth, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Porter of j Orchard, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Por- j ter and son of Iloldrege, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Porter and family i of Neligh, Mr. and Mrs. Verlyn Gibbs and sons of Clearwater and Leland Caskey and Betty Sukup, both of Omaha. Leaving for Parker Prairie, Minn. Saturday, August 1 were Mrs. Mervin Strope, sr. and grand son, Phillip Woodworth, who has been staying with his grandpar ents They will visit at the Irvin Woodworth and Phillip Darr homes. Mrs. Woodworth and Mrs Darr are daughters of Mr. and 1 Mrs. Strope. The Duane and Edward Sukup families and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Anson motored to Holstein, la. Sun day, July 19, where they attended the Burkley reunion. Holstein be ing half way between here and Sheffield. Ia., where Mr. and Mrs. j George Burkley, parents of Mrs.! Ed Sukup, reside. Mr. and Mrs. I Burkley were present and their j two daughters and sons-in-law, , Mr. and Mrs. Louis Sukup and i family and Mr. and Mrs. Anton Nelson and family. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brookhouser accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hanneman to Norfolk Tuesday, July 28. The group attended the barbecue and circus there that evening. Mrs. Francis Boelter and Mrs. George Heggemeyer assisted at the post-nuptial shower Friday evening at the Page Methodist church for Mrs. Noel Woods. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Effle at tended the farmer’s barbecue at Norfolk Tuesday, July 28. Mr. and Mrs. George Hegge meyer and son, Eddie and Stan ley Sukup were Norolk shoppers Monday and attended the shrine circus there that afternoon. Dick Davis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Davis of Norfolk returned to his home with his parents Fri day. He was visiting with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Summers. He has been there since May when school closed. Mrs. Ernest Boelter was tend ing the telephone switch board July 29. Marvin Vavak of Verdigre was checking his coyote bait lines out in this neighborhood on Thursday. July 30. He was a dinner guest at the Ralph Brookhouser home. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Uhlir, Frank lyn and Annett were Norfolk shop pers July 28 and that evening at tended the farmer’s barbecue held there. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Pitchier and family of Norfolk spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Finch and Mrs. Asher and family of Portland, who are visiting at the Finch home. Mrs. Ted Kinnisson was a Creighton visitor on Monday. July 27. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Kinnison and children visited at the Donald Kinnison home Monday, July 27 Mrs. Ora Coskey visited at the tome of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brookhouser the evening of July 27. Mrs Edna Boelter and her granddaughter, Sandra Alder, the Francis Boelter and Norman Ro kahr families attended the Fred and Belle Butterfield reunion at the Fairbury city park Sunday. July 26. Mrs. Boelter was the oldest memher present and little Douglas Rokahr, son of Mi*, and Sirs. Norman Rokahr was the youngest. Henry Rokahr, brother of Frit* Rokahr passed away July 14 at Burbank, Calif. Funeral service* were held there. Mr. Rokahr was a former resident of the Venus and Page commun ities. Mrs. I. \V. Finch arrived tome Saturday, July 25 after a week's stay with her daughter and son in-law. Mr. and Mrs Larry Tay lor of Scottsbluff. Mr. Finch and Margie met her at Valentine. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor brought her there. The group enjoyed a picnic dinner. Mrs. Clarence Finch is spend ing this week with her mother, Mrs. Clara Gehrke of Big Springs, who recently returned home from the hospital Mrs. Finch accom panied Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Suf ficool and son of Winnetoon to Big Springs The Help U Club held their an nual picnic at Ford's park at O'Neill Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Jackson, Tommy and Patty. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Waring, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Held, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Mat schullat, Mr. and Mrs. William Buxton and grandchildren and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Waring. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brookhouser visited at the Edward Tusha and Emil Bartos homes on Thursday, July 30 evening. Mrs. Marlin Tusha anti children returned home with them Marlin Tusha returned to his work Wednesday. His father took him to Sioux City from where he went by plane to New York. He left for London Friday. July 31. He is a Pan American airline pilot. Mr. ami Mrs. Vincent Jackson entertained guests for dinner and lunch at their home Sunday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Conn Tro fholz of Columbus who planned to leave Wednesday for California, where they will make their future home. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Iekler. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thelander and Larry, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Schwager and fam ily, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Seh vvager and Jimmie, Mr. and Mrs. Russell Iekler and family, all of Orchard, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Iekler and sons of Verdigre, Mr. and Mrs Willie Walton and Diana of Wakefield. Mr and Mrs, Dale Iekler and family of Wayne and Mr. and Mrs Conn Trofholz ami Jeff, the honored guests. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Faulhaber motored to Omaha July 30 where they visited at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baker. The Baker's little daughter, Suhan, returned with them the following day. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are mov ing to Schuyler where Mr. Baker will be the principle of the Schuy ler high school. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Block of Star were Sunday guests at the William Vrooman homo. William Jeffrey and Paul I-eo Mitchell left Monday morning for North Platte where they will visit with the former's sister and bro ther-tn-law Mr. and Mrs Elmer f Ebmisten. Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brookhouser worn Mr and Mrs, lairry Brookhauser. Mr, and Mrs, Emil Bart os and family and Mrs Marlin Tusha and children Mr. and Mrs. Hamid Pospeshil and children of Sioux City were July 30 over night guests at I'.is parents home The visitors were on their way home from a 10 day vacation at the Rocky Mountain National park. Friday they visited at the Harry Butterfield home at Orchard. RECEIVES PROMOTION Marvin B. Green, whose wife, Betty, lives in O'Neill recently was promoted to sergeant in Korea, where he is a member of the 1st Cavalry Division. A squad leader in Company D of the division's 8th Cavalry. Green entered the Army in 1947 and arrived in the Far East last July on this tour of duty, The 30-year-old soimer. son of Mrs. Gladys E. Smith. Chambers, was employed at the Hamp Smith Ranch, Chambers, before enter ing the Army. SCHAFFER AT FT. KI1JCY Cadet David L. Schaffer, son of Mrs, Clara E. Schaffer, 330 N Eighth st., O'Neill, is receiving six weeks of training at the Re serve Officer Training Corps sum mer camp at Fort Riley, Kan. The training is scheduled to be completed July 31. Cadet Schaffer is a 1956 grad uate of St Mary's Academy and a student at Creighton University, Omaha. He is a member of Alpha Sigma Nu fraternity._ r * W f®H§# - r v' " ” * •. 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