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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Sept. 15, 1960)
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis D. Farnlk . . . married September 3 Ruth Ann Vonasek Dennis D. Farnik Wed In Creighton lilt* Methodist church at Creigh ttin was the setting for the wed ding of Miss Ruth Ann Vonasek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. Vona sek of O’Neill and Dennis D. Far, nik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Farnjk of Verdigre Saturday, Sept 3. The Rev. David T. Gus tafson officiated at the 2 pm. double ring ceremony in the pre sence of almost 200 guests. Claude Cole of O’Neill sang, “I Love You Truly" and "The Wed ding Prayer." M*s. Donald We dige of Omaha sang, “Because”. Both were accompanied by Miss Carolyn Prokop of Verdigre, a cousin of the bride. The sanc tuary was decorated with baskets of gold and bronze pomp un chry santhemums, greenery and candel abra. The bride, escorted to the al tar by h€-r father, appeared in a floor length gown of Chantilly lace over taffeta. The scalloped sabrina neckline was defined by sequin and pearl embroidery. Long tailored sleeves came to bridal points over the wrists. The full flowing skirt of lace was fin ished in scallops at the hemline and drifted into an aisle wide train. The lace bow encrusted with jeweled embroidery accented the dropped waistline in the back. Her triple tier veil of illusion was caught by a jeweled crown. She wore pearl earrings and necklace, a gift of the bridegroom. She carried a bouquet of brown cymbi diuin on a white pearl Bible with yellow forget-me-nots on the streamers. Miss Laura Prokop, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor. She wore a ballerina gown of gold taffeta fashioned with a scoop neckline three quarter sleeves. 1’he full gathered skirt was ac cented at the drop waistline in the back with a taffeta rose. She wore a bronze colored headpiece with a halo veil. She carried a bouquet of bronze chrysanthe mums with autumn colored rib bons and streamers. Miss Alice Ghocholousek of Moorehead, la., cousin of the bridegroom, and Jo Ellen Far nik, sister of the bridegroom, were the bridesmaids. Their gowns were identical to that of the maid of honor. Julia Walstrom of Verdigre was the flower girl. She wore a dress of silk organza over satin ac cented with a satin sash tied in a bow in the back. The overskirt was caught in scallops with gold embroidered flowers and pearl buttons. Her hat was of bronze colored net. She carried a basket of bronze pompom chrysanthe mums. J. Charles Farnik, brother of the bridegroom, was the best man. Jack Welch, cousin of the bride, and John Farnik, breather of the bridegroom, were tht groom men. Gary Farnik, brother <if the bridegroom, was the ring bearer. The bridegroom and his attendants wore white dinner jack ets and dark trousers with bou tonniere of white carnations. James Farnik, cousin of the bridegroom, and Woodrow Nel son, cousin of the bride, were ushers and candlclighters. They wore dark suits with white car nation boutonniere. The mother of the bride chose a cocoa brown dress of lace over taffeta with brown accessories. The bridegroom’s mother wore a beige dress of lace over taffeta with a matching jacket and green accessories. They each wore a corsage of gold pompom chry What makes America Great? (fourth In • Series on Iho Declaration of Indepsndeecel “we hold these tnuths to ee self-evident.. The Founding Fathers in their wisdom knew that if our fonn of government were to survive, men must be free to enjoy the fruits of their labors and the private ownership of property. ThU wax a revolutionary experiment. Never before had me idea been put into practice that a man's property and compensation for his labor were his to keep, to trade, or even to give away, as be might chooaa. Always before it was the agency of force - government — that was sovereign, and the right to ooe’s product, even to one's life, was a right given or taken away by government “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain Inalienable right*, omOHt which ora Ufa. liberty and the pursuit of happiness.. .* Here the Founding Fathers set forth the truth that man’s right to a just reward for his efforts, private ownership of property, freedom of initiative and enterprise, and to life itself, come not from government hut from Cod. The truth that government is subservient to the Cod-given rights of man thus became an integral part of our form of government i • /Ha s. I “■_ santhemums Mrs Z C. Vbnasek, grandmother of the bride, wore a dark dfcss with a white cams tn« Ci rthge. A reception was held at the Creighton City hall basement The hall was decorated in the bride’s colors of gold and bronze. The bridal table was adorned with a centerpiece of gold chrysanthe mums, pompoms and yellow dais ies llte other tables had bmi quets of autumn flowers of gold and bronze. The three tier wedding cake was cut and served by Mrs. D nutd Miller of Verdigre and Mrs. John ny Grass of Omda, S. D , cousins of the bride. Punch was served by Mrs Claude Cole of O'Neill as sisted by Jolene Jacot, Rose mary Marshall and Margaret Dry ak. A two course dinner was served by the Creighton Methodist Ladies aid. The waitresses were Ellen Dryak, Jean Dryak, Jolene Jacot, Margaret Dryak, Rose mary Marshall, Janet Rudloff, Donna Rose Prokop, Janet Jer man, Mary Jean Pavlik and Son ia Prokop. Miss Phyllis Rudloff of Verdigre and Miss Irene Hansen of Vordel were in charge erf the gifts. Mrs. Alvin Pavelka, sister of the bride, registered the guests. Mr. and Mrs. Farnik are grad uates of the Verdigre High school. The bride attended Wayne State Teachers college and taught two years in rural schools in Knox and Holt counties. I'he bridegroom recently completed three years in the army. He was stationed in Germany thirty months. The bride chose a two piece charcoal and white dress for her wedding trip. After a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and the east coast, the cou ple plan to make their home in Omaha. Miss Betty Schultz, daughter of Mrs. John Kersenbrock, will tour this year with the Covenant youth caravan. Miss Schultz will take a leave of absence after two years at Hastings college. She will attend an Intensive two-week training period the middle of September on the North Park college campus. The main purpose of this project is to challenge young people to give expression of their devotion to Christ by giving a year of their lives in service. She will begin work immediate ly following a dedication service in Chicago on October 9. O'Neill Locals Fritz Hershiser attended a General Motors Training school in Omaha Monday and Tuesday. Edward Verzal jr. spent the week-end in the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Verzal sr. He is enrolled in the WSTC at Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Smith and family of Denver, Colo, are guests in the home of her mother, Mrs. Fred Fritton for a two week va cation. The Melvin Marcellus family returned Sunday from a few days vacation trip through the Black Hills. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Spath and family of Laurel were weekend guests in the home of his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Heese. Mrs. Vivian Martin took her son, Allen and George Shoemaker to Conception, Mo. Wednesday where they are enrolled in Con ception Seminary. ' Mrs. Pauline Forwood of Wil mington, Del. spent the past two weeks in the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forwood. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Beckwith re turned home Sunday night from Park Rapids, Minn, where they spent a three week vacation in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Fora Knight. Mr. and Mrs. Knight will remain there until he has the op portunity to do some ice fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Edwards of St. Paul were weekend guests in the home of his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gibson. Mr and Mrs. Fred Warner of Sacramento, Calif, are visiting their aunts, Mrs Emma Lawrence and Mrs. Fanny Ernst and other relatives. Fri. - Sat. S«pt. It - 11 THE PURPLE GANG Barry Sullivan Robert Blake -PLUS FRONTIER GUN Barton McLane Lyn Thomas Sun. • Mon. - Tues. Sept. 18 - 19 • 20 BOBBIKINS Shirley Jones Steven Shocker —PLUS— THE OLD LAUGHTER RIOT Ma and Pa Kettle Marjorie Main Percy Kilbride Wed. • Thurs. Sept. 21 - 22 Buck Nights COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS Deborah Kerr Maurice Chevalier Rossana Brazzi In Color Cartoon John Derickson ol Lynch and Mrs Albert Derickson of Page were Tuesday dinner guests in the home of Mrs. Annie Derirkson and daughter. Miss Jeanette Mesdsmes Mary Dusatko and Margaret Prfoil accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hines to Ewing if .mlay evening where they at tended the turkey supper at St Dominic's hall. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Lewis of Chadruii were weekend guests in Ow home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bub Strong Carl and Mike Kamphaus were Sunday evening guests m the Ruy Dendinger home. Mr. and Mrs Marion Woidnedc and family were Friday, Satur day and Sunday visitors in Lin coln and Omaha Mrs. Rosa Bow ers stayed in their home during their absence. Mrs. Jukiana Kamphaus was a Thursday visitor in the Bill Shaw home and helped her daughter dress chickens. Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Loy were Monday afternoon visitors in the home of their grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sorensen and fam ily at Page. Sunday visitors in the home of Mrs. Juliana Kamphaus were Mrs. Jim Stewart and son, Bob bie of Page, Duane Pelster and Bernard Karriphaus of Bartlett. Saturday evening guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Kamphaus and family of Lynch and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Shaw and family. Mrs. John Underwood attended funeral services for her sister in-law, Mrs. Hannah Streit last Tuesday at Lynch. A workshop on Evangelism will be held Thursday evening, Sept. 15 at the O’Neill Methodist church with Rev. A1 Justad of Columbus the inspirational speaker in charge. Included in the sub-dis trict meeting are Atkinson, Spen cer, Bristow, Chambers, Amelia, Page, Inman, Ewing, Clearwater, Lynch and Monowi churches. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Haswell and family were Saturday even ing visitors in the Bruce Johnson nome. Mr. and Mrs. Ercel Renner and Mrs. Anna Jones of Norfolk and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Jones of Ne ligh were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. N. Loy. Dr. John L. Sherbahn attended the three day convention of the Nebraska Chiropratic Physician’s Association at the Town House in Omaha Sept 10, 11, and 12th. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. pfeiler of Hot Springs, S. D. visited rela tives in O’Neill Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bazelman accompanied her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Reed of Orchard to Fullerton Sunday where Mr. Reed particapted in a saddle club trail ride. His horse, Pal, was sufficiently recovered from a trailer spill a few weeks ago to serve as Mr. Reed’s mount. Mr. and Mrs. A. D. McCallum of Wauneta spent last weekend in the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Dr and Mrs. John Sherbahn Mrs. Sherbahn’s mo ther, Mrs. Gertrude McCallum, who had spent the summer here returned home with them. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Leidy of Bentonvillo, Ark. were last week’s guests in the home of her father, John Kee. They were Sunday guests in the home of his niece, Mrs. Bill Vrooman near Page and visited friends at Creighton. They left Monday for Sicux City where they visited her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Livings. Larry Wanser took four St. Mary’s 1960 graduates, Larry Mudloff of Page, John Wanser of Ewing and Don Bosn and Ron Gilg, both of O’Neill to Grand Island where they continued to Denver to enroll as freshfnen at Regis College. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Bird took his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Victor Bird to their home in Omaha Sat urday following a week’s visit here. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Laible and sons were Thursday supper guests in the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Leo nard Laible at Stuart. Other guests there were Mr. and Mrs. Bill Krysl and family of Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Vince Smedley of Deerfield, 111. and Mr. and Mrs. John Laible and Johnny at At kinson Mr. and Mrs. Russell Whitcomb of Ravenna were Sunday and Monday guests in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs Fred Jones. Little Jody Jones, who has a long history of hospitalization and surgery has at las; attained good health that per mits her to attend school this year. Mr amt Mrs. Allan P Jaszkow lak and Mr. and Mrs. H J. Lo hiios and Jean attended the tur key supper at St. Dominick s hall at Ewing Sunday evening. M Sgt. and Mrs. Lloyd Caufield of San Bernadino, Calif., visited his sisters, Sylvia Cunningham and family and Mrs. Ernest Pier son of Ewing. Mr. and Mrs. Don Wedige of Omaha were here to attend the wedding of Miss Ruth Vunsek. Mr. and Mrs, Leon Asher re turned to their home in Omaha Friday after spending several day's with Mr Asher’s mother, Ann Asher. Monday overnight guests of Miss Carolyn Neiers were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tibesar of Cedar Ra pids, la Mr. and Mrs. Joe Guinan of Missouri Valley, la. stopped Sat urday evening in O’Neill. The cou ple were starting on a week's va cation. Mrs. Virgil Ankney sent a tel egram to her parents, Mr. and Mrs Harry Ressel stating that they had survived the ravages oif hurricane Donna and their trailer home was not damaged. Mrs. Ankney is the former Clar isse Ressel. Mr. and Mrs. Ank ney reside at Homestead, Fla. where he is in service. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hoover and son, David of Kansas City, Mo. visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Janzing over the past weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Haynes and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin John son of O’Neill and Mr. and Mrs. John Conard of Emmett spent Sunday in Norfolk. The Conards attended a GW convention in pro gress there. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beckwith went to Atkinson Tuesday after noon for the Arthur Harley school children and brought them to O’ Neill. Their parents, Carole Pa nti/f 1/ <»f klii/f rTi4/x Grand Island where they were dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harley. Mr. and Mrs. K a spar Harley of Stuart, who were visitors the past week in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Snyder and family in Chey enne, Wyo., returned with them. They had accompanied the Sny ders to Wyoming the week be fore when the Snyders had been their guests and visited with his father, Harry Snyder and Mrs. Snyder and his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Louise Ko- I pecky jr. and Dicky at Inman and with other relatives in this area. Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Heese went to Lincoln last week where Mr. J Heese spent four days attending : a school for all county service j officers at the V. A. Building and at the State Capitol. Mrs. George Head and son, Tom were weekend guests of her daughter, Miss Jean Head in Om aha. Friday to Sunday guests in the homes of Mrs. Goldie Liddy and her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Liddy were the former’s daughter, Mrs. Hans Eg ger of Wausa, Wise, and grand daughter, Mrs. Bill DeWUlf, Julie and Danny of Slayton, Minn. Mr. and Mrs. Don Boshart and son, Eric of Kearney visited over the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Boshart. Don is an employee in the Kearney post office. Mrs. C. A. Richardson and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Richardson, Mary and Bobby and other pep squad girls of Ainsworth were Monday 1 evening visitors in the C. R. Hill home following the reserve foot- j ball game with Ainsworth. Mrs. | C. A. Richardson is Mrs. Hill’s j and Mr. Richardson’s mother. Mr. and Mrs. Milo Jones of San Diego were surprise visitors last week in the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Preston Jones and attended the 105th birthday I anniversary festivities for his grandmother, Mrs. Sarah Hull. 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Phone 771 i * - iv Shown here is part of the crowd which attended the meeting at the courthouse Wednesday morn ing to discuss the new rules legalizing TV booster stations. steak fry Sunday evening in their honor included his sisters, Mrs. Walter DeVall of ONeiU, Mrs. Raymond Walter of Chambers and Mrs R. V. Crumly of Page and their families. Mr. an a Mrs. Jones left Monday for Minneapo lis and Rochester, Minn enroute to their home. Marine Officer James R. Kelly and Mrs Kelly arrived Monday to visit his mother and other rel atives. Officer Kelly is enroute to a new assignment in Hawaii. He was formerly stationed at Quan tico, Va. His wife will accompany him to Hawaii. Redbird News Ity Veldeen i'inkerninii Mr. and Mrs. George Calkins visited in the Veldon Pinkerman home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Clem Lamb of Multa, Mont., was a Monday overnight guest in the Guy Hull home. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hull were Sunday evening callers in the Charlie Courtney home. Mrs. Irene Carsten of Bone steel spent the weekend with Mrs. Fay Pinkerman. One hundred sixty peoide at tended the 'birthday dinner hon oring Grandma Hull on her 105th birthday September 6th. Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Hansen of Audubon, la., and Mr. an4 Mrs. Harold Hull of Harlan, la, were overnight guests in the Elmer Hull home Thursday. They went on to the Blaekhills on Friday, returning to Lynch Monday. They were overnight guests in the Glen « Hull home Monday and attended the birthitay celebration for Grandma Hull Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Don Hynes and daughters were Sunday dinner guests in the George Calkins home. Mrs. Fay Pinkerman and Mrs. Irene Carsten were Sunday after noon and supper guests in the Bill Aim home. Charlie Schollmeyer visited In tlie Ernest Schollmeyer home at Crofton Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Veld on Pinker man were Thursday night visitors in lhe Guy Pinkerman home. Mrs. Guy Hull and Gaylene called at the Veldon Pinkerman home Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Reggie Pinker man and boys were Friday eve ning visitors in the Guy Pinker man home. Mrs. Clay Mashino took their daughter, Betty to Chadron Wed nesday night where she will enter college. Dorsey News Hy Mrs. Harold Osborn Mr. and Mrs. Lee Brady sr., moved some of their furniture to O'Neill Saturday. They plan on spending the winter in O' Neill. Mr. and Mrs Hamid Osborn took their daughter, Ruth to Wayne Tuesday where she en tered Wayne State Teacher's col lege. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas lliseocks attended the birthday celebration for Grandma Hull on September 6. Leslie Graham is .attending school in Lynch this year. He rides with the Gehlsens as they have to take their girls to Lynch to school. Mr. and Mrs R. L Hughes were Spencer callers Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hull and Lloyd Brady called at the Carson sisters Sunday to visit with them and see Mrs. Carrie Hunter who isn't feeling well. Delores, Fred and Marion Rosenkrans are attending high school in O'Neill. They are doing light housekeeping at the Cole* residence. Mr. and Mrs. George liartn and Mr and Mrs. Howard Graham and family and Bruce Miller helped Gordon Barta celebrate his birthday on Tuesday. This community received a nice rain on Wednesday night, re ducing the terrible heat wave. On Friday it started cooling off till the thermometer got down in the low forties. Bruce Miller has been busy (baling hay and alfalfa in this community the past week. He Is busy at the Alliert Carson farm at present. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Greene of Lynch and Mr. and Mrs. Gor don Barta and Evelyn were cal lers at the Harold Osborn home Sunday evening. Ladies' and Men's GRUEN WATCHES Regularly Priced to 39.95 Now at li‘(‘ Store* Only $1595 - $2995 -- ^ Ladies' Sanforized Panel Front White Cotton BLOUSES Sizes 32-38 $£00 and $±69 Assorted Chocolates 1 lb. 44c __ _ Girls' and Ladies' ... 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