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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 5, 1960)
Prairieland Talk "50 Years Together" By ROMAINE SAUNDtRS, 4110 South hut St, Uncoln S. Nebr. Another Holt county couple have traveled life'* highway together for 50 years. On April 26, Mr. and Mrs. George Meals entertained friends at a dinner held in Atkinson and many friends extended the hand of congratulation to this worthy couple, each of whom had spent most of their life in Holt county, reared a family and have a pleasant all modem home on their ranch some five miles out of Atkinson. George of a pioneer O'Neill couple and Miss Mary of the pioneer Gonderinger family of the At kinson community, stood at the altar and were joined in mar- „ riage in 1910. The groom had p_A but recently returned to Holt *** county from spending a few years in Alaska, and the bride claimed Atkinson as her home town. The 50th anniversary was a pleasant event and friends all trust the couple will enjoy life together as the years come and go. • a • The lilacs are in bloom, the cherry trees adorn ed in white—nature paints a summer picture pleas ant to the sight. And along life's highway we turn in when friends invite. • • • She sits at a desk day by day; he travels from state to state; their daughter in school the school days through. Mom and daughter each have a sad dle pony, and desk duties and school books laid aside they mount their ponies and ride about in open country at the Capital City’s southern limits. This Okl Prairie Wolf looks on with a bit of envy. • • • The headline told the sad story in a few words, 3 dead on the highway. I read no more. Three once happy homes now desolated, sorrowing wives, mot hers, fathers, husbands, sisters, brothers. So it is, tragedy may await you and I and it may not, but a neighbor .friend or stranger today, tomorrow or days to come will be a victim. • • • It was a week in summer in 1899. This household journal told its readers that the cash receipts at the U. S. land office for the year totaled $64,519 . . . Mrs. Testman was having another room built to her home on Third street . . . Miss Ruth Evans was visiting friends in Wayne . . . E. H. Thompson was attending the G.A.R. reunion being held at a town down the Short Line ... All who could get there on foot, horseback or by wagon of the thrifty citizens of the South Fork country met in Chambers to boost for a railroad to come their way , . . Gilligan & Stout had added a "new line of wall paper” to their drug business. Across the street from the former postoffice and Frontier building in the 1880's was Fred Plunder's harness store and shop, harness for horses, saddles, bridles, buggy whips, and in the rear the workshop where a hired harness maker spent his days stitch ing strips of leather together. O’Neill's first enter prise of that nature. Soon the elder John Mann open a harness store and workshop near where the M & M bakery now is. Harness, saddles, quirts and leather riding breeches. Then to a block west of the Mann harness shop came Val Alberts and opened up the town’s most pretentious stock of horses fur nishings. Like horse shoeing the harness business is about out of the picture today, though Tim Harrington does a little yet in that line but mostly he keeps human feet well shod. What the genius homo once did with horses the gas engines are now at it. • • • Fort Robinson Museum opens for the public May 1. A number of things of historic interest have been added to the museum relating to early Indian days on the Nebraska prairies. • • • The afternoon of April 22 and 92 degrees here in the Capital City, the wind for several days blow ing a gale out of the south. And old Timers wonder if this is to be another dust storm summer like that of 1934. March winds all through April, February snow all through March. What ever the weather is to be we were here first, as Pat McManus would say. The three famine years that come to mind when we were out there on prairieland were 1885. 1894 and 1934, preceding and following those times abundance in prairieland's bread basket. Winds may subside, rains come and the fruits of the soil again this year. * • • A letter comes to me from Albert Blinco down in Florida where he spends his winters and by now may be at his home up in Minnesota. He cherishes memories of boyhood and youthful years in O'Neill, his parents being another pioneer couple of that oommunity. Albert was one of a sizeable group of young people that associated together and now at the age of four score and six years he plans to visit his boyhood home town soon again. Albert took to railroading on the Short Line from O’Neill to Sioux City and later went to the Great Northern railroad. * • * As this is written Mr. and Mrs. Claude Hancock of Los Angeles, Calif., are in Lincoln at the home of Mrs. Hancock's sister and brother-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Hancock helping to care for her sister who had a fall and was injured. Claude tells me they will be going to O’Neill before returning to their Los Angeles home. And a twinkle in Cluade's eye gives me a hunch that he regards O’Neill as their home town. Who doesn’t if they had ever lived there? Editorial How About You? B . . i The Lion s ciuti in u iNein nas once again agreed to organize a parade in conjunction with the O’Neill Rodeo in June. A town parade is real work and we are happy to see one organization in O’Neill take enough interest in the town to undertake such a pro ject. Projects of this nature are notoriously difficult but could be so easy if businessmen would accept their responsibilities to the town. Every O’Neill businessman owes his very lively hood to the existence of O’Neill. But too often busi nessmen are too indifferent to their responsibilities. The history of "dead” towns depicts this indif ference. "Let someone else do it. It’s too much work. I did it- last time, this time I’ll coast. Nobody cares anyway.” We could list a dozen more excuses, but it all boils down to just one thing. "It means a little more work for me, let some other sucker do It." This year let’s have a good parade—even better than last year. Don’t wait until you’re asked—call Ken Curren and tell him you’ll have a float in the parade. Accept your responsibility to O’Neill—don’t let some other "sucker” do it. You’ll actually feel proud when you see your own float go by the thousands of people lining the streets. And then no one can say that you haven’t done a part to make O’Neill a better place to live. Facts or Rumors About 40% of the landowners in the O’Neill-At kinson irrigation unit have thus far indicated an in terest in the project. This is encouraging to both farmers and businessmen in the area. But that’s not enough. Recently the O’Neill Chamber of Commerce irrigation educational com mittee mailed printed booklets concerning the pro ject to every land owner in the district. The committee now requests that farmers and ranchers who received the "Facts” bulletin sign the statement of intent enclosed with the bulletin and mail it to Dale Wilson, Gil Poese or either O’Neill newspaper. Regardless of whether you sign the intent state ment “for” or "not interested” or whether you sign it at all, the committee wishes to have the forms back. This seems like such a small thing to do when you consider the many, many benefits possible through irrigation here in Holt county. For many it could mean as much as $80 per acre added average income for the next 100 years. At the Mirage Flats project in western Nebras ka the average per acre income with irrigation is more than $123. Holt county land has never, in the history of the county, averaged more than $20 per acre. These figures are fact. No one has dreamed them up to paint a rosy picture for irrigation. If an actual comparison in living standards between a farmer irrigating 160 acres and one dry farming 640 acres could be made the committee would be flooded with statements of intent. Unfortunately there is no direct way to compare. Farmers have only the "Facts” bulletin and rumors. Rumors are a poor substitute for the facts. . Vote Tuesday The May 10 primary vote stands out for Ne braskans as the most important voting time of the 1960 year. Even the November elections are over shadowed by the primary’s importance. We urge you to vote Tuesday! To make it easy for many voters we publish the following list of “best” candidates and reasons why they are the best. For Governor—Mrs. Hazel Abel. She is definitely for wise use of government monies and for logical, clear-headed government. She has proved her worth in government circles by being elected to the U. S. Senate and served will in that office. She will not be the first woman governor of a state, but she will be the first in the state of Nebraska. For Fourth District Legislature—Dave Martin. Dave is for a balanced budget, reduction of our national debt and an end to socialistic programs. You can’t beat that program. For Nebraska State Legislature—Frank Nelson. Frank is on his way to becoming the grand-dad of the Senate. His clear-headed approach to Nebraska problems in general and twenty-eighth district pro blems specifically are definitely needed in Lincoln. For District Judge—Norman Gonderinger. Norm is a successful O’Neill lawyer, is young enough to handle the strenuous travel associated with the posi tion and lives in O’Neill. The latter point is not near as important as having the district judge make his home in Holt county. With the majority of the dis trict’s population in Holt county it stands to reason that a judge from Holt county can better administer the office. A vote for the above mentioned candidates would be a wise vote but regardless—VOTE TUES DAY ! JAMES CHAMPION, Editor and Co-Publisher Terms of Subscription: In Nebraska, 32.50 per year; elsewhere in the United States. $3 per year; rates abroad provided upon request. All subscrip tions payable in advance. Entered at the postoffice in O'Neill, Holt coun ty, Nebraska, as second-class mail matter under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. This news paper is a member of the Nebraska Press Asso ciation, National Editorial Association and the Audit Bureau of Circulations. NATIONAL EDITORIAL I*##®" A Poem From Mrs. Eby • •. —Just a boy— Got to understand the lad. He's not eager to be bad. If the right he always knew, he would be as old as you. Were he now exceedingly wise he’d be just about your size. When he does things that annoy, "Don't forget he’s just a boy’’. Could he know and understand, he would need no guiding hand. But he is young and hasn't learned how life’s comers must be turned. Don't know from day to day, there is more in life than just play. More to face than selfis 1 <oy, but don’t forget, "he’s just a boy”. Being just a boy, he'll do much you will not want him to. He’U be careless of his ways, have his disobedient days. Wilful, wild and headstrong too, he’ll need guidence kind and true. Things of value he’ll destjoy, but reflect, “he’s just a boy”. Just a boy who needs a friend, patient, kindly to the the end. Needs a father who will show him the things he wants to know. Take him with you where you walk, listen when he wants to talk. His companionship enjoy, Don’t forget “He’s just a boy". (Selected) Deloit News By Mrs. H. Reimer Mrs. Minnie Miller’s sister from Spalding spent the weekend at the Miller home. They called at the Ralph Tomjack home Monday mor ning, Apr. 25. ' Mrs. G. A. Bauer spent last week end at the Sylvester Bauer home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reimer spent Sunday at the Don Starr home in West Point. The occasion was Mrs. Starr’s birthday anniver sary. Mrs. G. A. Bauer visited rela tives in O’Neill Wednesday and Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Elliott and two daughters moved from the former Bill Wulf farm to the Smallwood farm on Saturday. Mr, and Mrs. Arthur Kuester j and family were Sunday evening visitors at the Sylvester Bauer home. Mrs. Maynard Stearns attended an extension club meeting at O’ Neill on Thursday. Mrs. Henry Reimer was an ov ernight guest at the Sidney Ander son home in O’Neill on Thursday. Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Reimer and Mr. and Mrs. H. Manson attended a talent contest sponsored by the Lions club. Mr. and Mrs. H. Reimer and Mr. and Mrs. Don Starr called at the Carl B rtak home in West Point on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Pahl and Mary were also callers at the Starr home. Primary election Tuesday at the L. L. Bartak home. Lt. and Mrs. Kenneth Lee and two children left Saturday for Fort Riley, Kan. where he will be stationed. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lason at tended the funeral for a friend in Norfolk on Wednesday. Mrs. Lambert Bartak took her mother, Mrs. Alice Lodge to a doctor in Norfolk on Monday. Mrs. Lodge returned to her home in Elgin after spending several days at the L. L. Bartak home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Reimer at tended the athletic banquet in In man Saturday evening. Try The Frontier Want Ads — It Pays I Meek News By Mrs. Fred IJndberg The Green Thumb Flower dub met at the home of Mrs Dewayne | • Anson with Mrs Geonge Nelson act ing as co-hostess on Wednesday afternoon, Apr. 27. Due to inclement weather several members were unable to be pre i seat. Roll call was answered by giving and describing a favorite bard. The lesson an “Lillies" was presented by Mary Peterson. She also won the drawing of the door prtae which was a crystal dish Mrs .Axel Borg received the club's birthday remembrance hav ing to tell her happiest and saddest day as she remembered it, before receiving her gift. Next meeting will be held at Mrs. Borg’s on May 25th Roll call to be "My Husband’s Favor ite dish". Everyone enjoyed the coffee and dessert served by the hostesses at the close of the meeting. Helen Nelson helped her sister, Louise Robertson do some papier hanging on Tuesday, April 26. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Hubby called at the Dave Jensen home at Midway Friday night Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Wabs made a business trip to Burwell Monday. While there they called on Mr. and Mrs. Louis Storjohann. Auuujpil nous vaiuc iivuk: nwiu Burwell last Sunday. He visited his brother, Edwin. Harold Peterson visited at Edwin Wabs home Thursday evening and watched television. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rouse and boys called at the home of Edward Kaczors Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Axel Borg and Pete Pietenpol spent Tuesday eve ning, Apr 26 at Vernon Handing’s. The occasion being to help Vem celebrate his birthday. Curtis Miller was an overnight guest of his cousin, Miky Miller of O'Neill on Wednesday night, Apr. 27. Miss Donna McGinn was an ov ernight guest of Mildred Schmitz Apr. 26. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson were callers Friday night at the Carl Krogh home. Sunday dinner guests at the Paul Nelson home were Rev. Budensick and family and Mrs. Row and Nancy from Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Devall and family were Sunday dinner guests at the Lewis Goeke home of At kinson on Sunday. Rev. and Mrs. Turner were pre sent at Paddock Union Sunday morning and he delivered the morn ing message. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rouse and Lloyd called at the Delbert Rouse home Saturday evening. MILLER THEATER , * ATKINLX)N One Show Nightly 8 o’clock Thur. - Fri. - Sat. May 5-6-7 JAMES STEWART " ^ LEE REMICK JTv' BENGAZZARA AY A ARTHUR O'CONNELL VY EVE ARDEN KATHRYN GRANT -— ANATOMY OF A MURDER *"* * —tew — Sun. • Mon. - Tue. • Wed. May 8-9-10-11 §VICT0R MATURE LED BUTTONS _ RHONDA FIEMING _ Be a “QUEEN in YOUR HOME” Put a ^°PE^> Princess r~^i 30-inch automatic GAS Range in YOUR Kitchen Here’s beauty . . . and big cooking capacity ... all at a budget price. All the auto matic features you want: • Flame Set Tem-Trol automatic top burner • Electric Clock with 4 hour Timer • Inst a-Lite Automatic Lighting of top burners, oven and broiler • Automatic Oven heat control During “Queen in Your Home” Sale Kansas-Nebraska will furnish and install free a handsome gas yard light to anyone purchasing a Gold, Star range and a gas refrigerator. Giant Trade In Payments on Allowances Easy Terms Your Gas Bill "QUEEN IN YOUR HOME” $1 QQ50 SALE PRICE ^VMM For Dependable GAS Service Mr and Mrs Dew-eyne Anson md family were Sunday dinner guests at die George Nelson home Mrs Siam Robertson and Mrs Vic tor Johnson called in the evening. School district 16 closed with a Momc on Saturday, April 30 The school reports a very successful school term. The afternoon was spent by playing hall and eating ce cream Mrs Lawrence Johnson *as the teacher. Callers at Grandma Hull's Sun iay afternoon were Senator Frank Nelson and wife and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kaczor. Mrs. Buck Watson and son, Dan ay were Tuesday, Apr. 26 dinner guests at the Emmet Slaight home. | Gordon and Emmet Slaight and: Mary Peterson called af the Jim McNuky home Friday evening The weatherman interfered with the eighth graders taking there »ur to Sioux City last Thursday » the date was reset for May 4. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Perry and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Perry, parents and brother of Mrs. Delbert Rouse ■ame Saturday morning from Can on, Ohio They plan to remain about a week. Gloria Jean Krogh was a week *nd guest at the Novak home in Pender. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krogh, /ernetta and Joyce were Sunday tinner guests at Merril Anderson's xime near Atkinson. Mr. and Mrs. Benny Johring and 'amily called at the Henry Wal lers home Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs Dewayne Anson and family visited Mrs. Leland Prison and new baby girl at the Mkinson hospital Wednesday. Mrs. Rhoda Ridgeway from 5ioux City spent Tuesday and Wednesday, Apr. 26-27 at the Law rence 1 obrovobiy home. While risiting there, they made a trip >ver to view her old home, the Tlenn Ridgeway farm. To break the quietness and mon m % W atony, dura*? the absence of the children and grandchildren, Mrs. .Axel Borg bn sight home two small baby lambs They require feeding with a nursing buttle We hope it does the trick. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Rouse and son were dinner guests with his grandmother Mrs. Came Borg and Marvel Wednesday In the af mm ***** <* «*'■* temoon they called on Mamie Rouse ami Edith Young. Mr and Mrs. Vernon Harding went to Chad'on Sunday to get acquainted with their new grand daughter Mrs. Bernard Deans and Ivaby was released from the hospital at Alliance Sunday. The Hardings planned to return Monday. VOTE FOR J. MONROE BIXLER Congress 4th District The Experienced Legislator Vote For W. L. 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