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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 27, 1960)
STATE HIST SOC LINCOLN. NE3R. THE WEATHER XXX Section One Fourteen Pages hi to peer. Thursday 20 55 27 lYiitay 21 «5 38 Pages 1 to 10 In Two Sections Saturday 22 T2 4o 3 Sunday 33 T3 34 Monday 24 66 35 Tue*day 25_ 63 35 "The Voice of the Beef Empire"-North-Central Nebraska's BIGGEST Newspaper Wednesday 26 69 24 * Volume 80—Number 27 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, October 27, I960 Seven Cents Plan Holt County Government Day; O'Neill Schools Name Candidates O’Neill high scliool students elected representatives Tuesday for the annual Holt county govern ment day to be held Monday. Juniors elected Include: Jerry Kileoln, sheriff; Judy Morrow, treasurer ; Stanley Schmelchel, clerk; Merna Butterfield, clerk of the district court; Curt Ij»r Hon, judge of the county court; Bounte Klcge, assessor; Mary Jo Curran, superintendent; Don Skopcc, su|H*rvlsor. Mike Fletcher, surveyor; Mike Hand, attorney; David Schon, county agent; Kay I^ee Rees, demonstration agent; Raymond Fox, veteran's officer; Carolyn Flihrere, assistance director; Rol lnnd Johnson, director of the soil conservation; Connie Brockman, registrar of deeds. St. Mary's Academy will hold their election of the officers for county government day today (Thursday). Candidate* for the office* In clude the following: Dick Pon grats and Jame Muff, clerk; James Decker and Jancl De voy, attorney; llonnie McDer mott and Pat lleerrnan, judge; Lynn McCarthy and Rita Cor kle, clerk of the district court. Gene Shoemaker and Tom Wanser, sheriff; Jim Spitzon burger and Kathleen Weicr, treas urer; Carole VVabs and Pat Mc Kenzie, supervisor; Lynn Gallag her and Joan Devoy, assessor; John McElvain and Mary L. Jen sen, superintendent. A. Ritterbush Funeral Held At Chambers CHAMBERS Funeral services for Albert Ritterbush, 69, were conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran church. Rev. William Roten, pastor of ficiated. A quartet, Stanley I^tmhert, E. A. Furrier, Mrs. Lloyd Hilligas and Mrs. Victor Harley sang “Jesus Lover of My Soul” and “Rock of Ages.” Mrs. Donald Hoffman was pianist. Pallbearers were: Edgar De Hart, C. V. Robertson, Reuben Peltzer, Arthur Tangeman, A1 Liedtke and Alvin Johnson. Albert Anton Ritterbush was born December 22, 1890 at Hil dreth. His parents were Andy and Anna Filers Ritterbush. He was baptized in the Lutheran church at Hildreth on January 26, 1891. On June 24, 1914 he was united in marriage to Minnie Weber at LeMars, la. The couple became the parents of two sons. They moved to Holt county in 1923 to a ranch southwest of Chambers where they have since resided. Mr. Ritterbush had been in failing health for the past two years and died Friday in St. Anthony's hospital where he had been hospitalized for three and a half weeks. Survivors are: Wife, Minnie; sons John and William of Cham bers; step-son Henry Weber of Chambers; two grandsons, step granddaughter and three step great-grandchildren. Four brot hers and two sisters also survive. Free Rides to Polls American Legion Simonson post 93 will conduct a Get-Out and Vote campaign on election day. Cars will te available and any one desiring a ride to the polls may call the Legion hall, phone 380. Baby sitters will also be avail able. McElhose Injured in Mishap at Verdigre VERDIGRE -Donald McEl hose, 19, who was assisting his father, Gordon McElhose with the operation of dirt-moving equipment was seriously injured last Wednesday while on his way west of Verdigre w'hore he was traveling to do some earth moving. A sudden jar of the machine threw the lad to the ground and the machine passed over his body resulting In a crushed pelvis and other injuries. Frank Hildreth and Frank Kovanda. both of Verdigre and 1 Verdel Kruse of Neligh were the first on the scene. His father was notified immediately and he was taken by ambulance to Plain view then by plane to Omaha for x-rays and medical attention. Mlnarik, Tuttle Reign at Ewing Homecoming Richard Mlnarik and Leonora Tuttle were crowned king and queen of the 1960 Ewing home coming in a ceremony held at halftime of the Ewing-Tilden game Friday night. Named as attendants were: Sharon Johnston and David Zlems. seniors; Donna Wright and Larry Noffkc, juniors; Sandra Elliot and (layton Hoke, s o p h o m o res, and Marilyn Johnston and Billy Hobbs, freshmen. A parade was held through main street during the afternoon with music by the band and a pep club demonstration. The prize winning float was pre pared by the eventh and eighth grades, the sophomore class re ceived second and the pep club won third. A dance in the evening at St. Dominic’s hall completed the day’s activities. Pictures of the homecoming activities will be found on another page of this week’s Frontier. Sanne, Hague Crowned at Clearwater Donna Sanne and Ara Hague were crowned queen and king of the i960 Clearwater homecoming at halftime of the Clearwater Elgin game. Donna is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sanne and Ara is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willis Hague. Named as the queen's attend ants were Beverly Harriman, Joan Sohotka, Kathy Sehi and Shirley Yates. Holt Residents Buy $46,388 Worth of Bonds Lyle P. Dierks, O’Neill volun teer chairman announces Holt county residents bought a total of $46,388.00 worth of series E and H savings bonds in September. The state-wide sales of the two series were $6,193,427 for the month which was an increase of 10.2 per cent over September, 1959. O'Neill Swimming Pool Receives Inspectors OK An August inspection of the O'Neill swimming pool brought back a recent report of "a very sanitary and efficiently operated facility,” from the state depart ment of health. The report was made in a let ter to Allan Jaszkowiak, park board chairman. The inspector also expressed pleasure that a resuscitator is kept available at the pool. Dr. E. M. Gleeson Win* Frontier FB Contest Dr. E. M. Uleeson'* name was added till* week to the list ot Frontier hartball content winner*. Dr. Uleeson missed only one game a* he picked Colorado over t'tah and also submitted the closest guess as to the highest score. Placing second in the contest was Kathy Uildersleeve, who also missed only one game but was out-guessed as to the high score. Kalliy also submitted the second place entry last week but was outguessed by her father, l»r. Harry Gldersleeve. Verille Peterson of Spring field, Mo-, placed third as he missed on two of the games. Stolen Safe Found; Returned to Spencer The Chevrolet Garage at Spen cer has its safe back. The suf?, missing since it was stolen last July U was discovered in a can yon about six miles north of St. Paul by pheasant hunters. The safe had been blasted open, but some papers, notes and other papers of value to the owners still remain in the safe according to Sheriff Dan Schenck. About $100 In cash had been taken in the burg lary. The safe was found on a farm owned by A. VV. Kruger of St. Paul by Edward Stewart and his sons while hunting. Buildings on the farm are unoccupied. Boyle to Address Knox Democrats The Knox county Democratic banquet will be held Thursday, Nov. 3 at Bloomfield according to Jess Tepner of Creighton, Knox county chairman. Main speaker for the event will be Bernard J. Boyle of Omaha, national committeeman. O'Donnell Rites Set For Friday At St. Patrick's Funeral services for Edward L. O’Donnell are scheduled for Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic church with Msgr. Timo thy O’Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in Calvary cemetery. The rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 8. The late Mr. O’Donnell was born August 3, 1895 at O’Neill, llis parents were John P. and Ellen Brown O’Donnell pioneer settlers. Most of his early years were spent in the community. Mr. O’Donnell died Monday at Oklahoma City. Okla., after an illness of several days. He has been a FDIC bank ex aminer for many years. On September 21, 1927 he mar ried Miss Kathleen Roskoff. They became the parents of one daugh ter Mrs. O'Donnell preceded her husband in death. He later married Helen Biglin on November 22, 1948. Survivors are: Wife, Helen; daughter Mrs. John Wadden of Beaumont, Tex.; two grandchild ren and three sisters—Anna O’ Donnell and Mrs. Sue Deaver, both of O’Neill and Mrs. Marne Lynam of Omaha. “Mr. O’Donnell was a member of the Knight of Columbus. Holt Families Win Agriculture Awards Three Holt county families will be honored guests at a banquet at Sioux City Wednesday, Nov 9 honoring winners in the Sioux City permanent agriculture pro gram. The three families, Mark Hen dricks, Clarence Focken and Henry Miksch, were named as winners in district competition with Boyd, Knox, Antelope, and Pierce counties. Holt county also won in area competition in 1948 and 1956. Ainsworth’s P. G. Morgan Friday night was ju a two steps too late to stop the second quarter touch down Jaunt of Curt Larson who is shown here with h s foot on the goal line. Larson’s run put the Eagles ahead 6-0 and moments later the score was 7-0 as t te try tor extra point was good. O’Neill scored again In the fourth quarter to win 13-0 on the home field. T lie Eagles go to Neligh Friday where they meet the Warriors in a 7:30 pan. contest. Three Concerts Planned For Coming Season The O'Neill Community Con certs Association closed its seventh annual membership drive Saturday with a meeting of the officers and captains Because of a drop in member ship. the committee decided that it could give its members a more enjoyable series by hooking the following: “The Rondoliers,” male trio, featuring Edmond Karlsrud, Bass-Baritone. A group of three outstanding young solo artists combine their talents in a dis tinguished and varied program of show tunes, folk songs and Negro spirituals. This will open the O'Neill series on Novem ber 6 at t p.m. at tile O’Neill high auditorium. “The Saint Louis String Trio” is the second selection in the series. “Joyce Jones,” organist, will be the third and final concert in the series. More will be announced at a later date about these last two groups. Rites Held At Orchard For Mrs. Isaac Spar , ORCHARD Funeral services w?re held Friday at the Evan gelical United Brethren church at Orchard for Mrs. Isaac Spar, 83. Rev. Duane Lenz, pastor, of ficiated. Burial was in the Orch ard cemetery. Pallbearers were Arthur Beed, Leonard Matthers, Clarence, Ken neth and Wajme Spar and Ernest Van Horn, all grandsons. Jennie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis, was bom at Elkhart, Ind., September 4, 1877. She was united in marriage with Isaac Spar at Griswold, la., October 18, 1894 and moved to Nebraska the following year. They lived in Pierce and Knox counties and operated the Com mercial Hotel in Meadow Grove before moving to Orchard in 1943. Survivors include three daugh ters, Mrs. Charles Beed, jr., of Fullerton, Mrs. Clyde Lacella of Pulaski, N. Y., and Mrs. Edward Van Horn of Butte; two sons, Fred of Orchard and Bryan of Meadow Grove; 42 grandchildren and 60 great grandchildren. Mrs. Spar died at a rest home in Ewing Tuesday, Oct. 18. Mrs. Florence Hahlback, Mrs. Gordon Drayton and Mrs. Wilbur Mahood were in charge of the floral tribute._ Hunters Hunt for In Turn is Hunting Jimmie, three year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Clyde, had a frightening experience Friday af ternoon and passed the fright right on to his parents and those who were searching for him when he became lost on the Schaffer ranch about 20 miles southwest of O’Neill. Don and his three sons went duck hunting and told the three year old to stay in the car, they would be right back. When Don came back, ten minutes and two duck shots later the lad was gone and a frantic search failed to bring him in sight. The alarm was sounded. Walt Kopejtka took up the air vigil and others combed the area in circle formation. At the end of the search it was his 12 year old brother, Donnie, who found him trapped in a blow-out in high weeds. Don heard a sound he coud not identify so went into the jungle-tangle until he found the sound maker sobb ing at intervals-cried-out com pletely. , .. Jimmy was found three-fourths of a mile from the car after being lost for two and one-half hours. Services Held At Chambers for Ralph H. Blair Ralph Hamilton Blair, 70, of Chambers died suddenly at his home south of Chambers on October 23. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the United Lutheran church at Spen cer with the Rev. Hugh Dowler officiating. Interment was in the Union cemetery. Pallbearers were Charles Green, Dean Green, Loy Fluckey, Leon Hertel, Emerson Loseke and Vem Wilkinson. The late Mr. Blair was born May 6, 1890 at Rockville, the son of Alexander and Hanna May Ro berts Blair. He was married to Hazel May Whidden at Gross. The family moved from Boyd to Holt county in 1938. He was a farmer. Survivors include: Wife, Hazel; sons—Fay E. of Lincoln, Arnold Dean and Benjamin R., both of Omaha; daughters—Mrs. Adeline Socek and Mrs. Beulah Hull, both of Omaha. Mrs. Alice Selders of Royal Oak, Mich., and Mrs. Thelma Kutscher of Sedro Woo ley, Wash. Three brothers—Ro bert O. of Tryon, Okla., Claud A. of Richmond, Calif., and John A. of O'Neill also survive. Holt County Extension Clubs Hold Achievement Meeting Officers installed at the annual Holt county Achievement day held Tuesday were: front row, left to right, Mrs. Harold MUnar, Mrs. Gene Zimmerman, Mrs. A. T. Crumly, Mrs. Ed Winkler, Mrs. Ed gar Stauffer, Mrs. Jack Mc.Grew, Mrs. William Crawford and Mrs. Hon Cleveland. Second row: Mrs. Fred Roberts, Mrs. Donald Nissen, Mrs. I>ouis Seibbcrt, Mrs. J. L. I'ruden, Mrs. Floyd Butterfield, Mrs. G. H. Grimes and Mrs. I„eo Kramer. O'Neill to Close For Veterans Day Most O’Neill business places will dose Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans day. The decision was made at a retail trade committee meeting this week, committee chairman A. L. Pat ton said. lliis reverses a previous de cision and was made because local veteran organizations re quested the closing for a veter ans day program they have planned, Patton said. Small Boy Who for Hunters Van Horn Bulls Average $416 Average price was $416 on 52 bulls selling Tuesday at Ihe H. A. and R. E. Van Horn registered Hereford ranch. Highest bull was bought by Handel Herefords of Scotland, S. D., for $1,650. Average on the 10 highest bulls was $H44. Two bulls sold for $1,000 each and another brought $1,015. Biggest buyer at the sale was Rees Brothers. Ewing, who took home seven of the Van Horn Herefords. Pat Stoltenberg, Mills bought two bulls as did Nichol son Brothers. Two Accidents Investigated By State Patrol Two property damage accidents were reported on Highway 20 last week. Manuel Frederick, 48, of Norfolk and William Nygren, - 65, of Virginia, Minn., were In volved In an accident east of O’Neill about 11 a.m. Thursday. Both drivers were traveling east when Nygren attempted to pass Frederick as he was making a left turn Into Seger's Oil Station. $200 damage was estimated on Nygren’s 1960 Chevrolet. John C. Nichols, 46, of Slayton, Minn., and Richard S. Elsberry, 17, of Roval reported an accident Friday, Oct. 21 at 10:15 a.m. Els berry made a left turn into Royal on highway 20 in front of Nichols who was east bound. Damages to Nichols 1961 Ford were esti mated at $200. The Elsberry auto, a 1929 Ford, was not damaged. Patrolman Eugene Hastreiter investigated the accident. Thieves Net $42.50 At Atkinson Friday Thieves entered four Atkinson business places early Friday morning but netted only $42.50 for their efforts. The cash register at the Wil son Drug Store netted them $30 and $12.50 was taken from the IGA Store. No money was taken at the Ben Franklin Store or the Standard Service. Entrance at each business place was gained by unlocking the doors after knocking a hole in the window glass. Christmas Idea Exchange Slated By Holt Clubs Holt County Home Extension Clubs are sponsoring a Christmas idea exchange day, Tuesday, Nov. 1. The activity will be held in the Legion Hall in O’Neill. The public is invited to visit the exhi bit between 11:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The display will Include child ren’s toys, homemade cards, card displays, centerpieces, gift wraps, wreaths, family ■ gifts, party Ideas, and decora tion ideas for trees and the home. The Christmas Idea activity proved so popular with the clubs last year that they decided to open it to the public this year. If you are looking for ideas for the holiday season ahead, plan to visit the display. There will be no admission fee of any kind. SS Representative Slates Butte Visit BUTTE James Hoffman, field representative of the Norfolk social security office will be in the courtroom of the courthouse in Butte from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3. A change in the law makes people insured with coverage be tween one and one-half and three years. To Survey O'Neill For New Industry An industry-locating team vi sited O’Neill Wednesday seeking sites for a labeling firm. The firm would employ about 35 per sons, mostly women, and would operate on a 24-hour basis. Making the trip were Dave Osterhout, Nebraska resources division, and John Mohn, re presentative of the company seeking sites for expansion. After looking over possible sites the pair requested a labor survey and other information necessary to a new industry. Chamber to Hold Regional Meeting Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce of 18 other towns have been Invited to attend the regular meeting of the O'Neill Chamber to he held Monday, Nov. 7. President Ralph Mlska and Chairman Charles E. Chare of the newly organized State Chamber of Commerce will also be present. Chamber members are urged to wear their white hats. Lions Meet To Install Officers Monday Evening John Carlson of Ainsworth, zone chairman of the Lion’s club, installed the officers of the O’ Neill Lion’s club Monday evening at the Town House. It was also Ladies' Night. Officers for the new year are: A. 8. Gedwlllo, president; Tom Cronin and Dale Wilson, vice- presidents; Joe Stutz, secretary-treasurer; Gil Poese, tail twister; Jolinc Kukc, lion tamer. Miss Sally Burney sang two numbers. Corsages were present ed to the ladies present. Mrs. Wayne Spelts, Mrs. A. S. Gedwil lo and Mrs. Joe Stutz won floral arrangements. A. L. Patton was the winner of the door prize. There were 29 present. Eagle Hustlers to Meet at Page Friday The Eagle Hustlers 4-H club will hold their organizational meeting for the coming year at the Page Methodist church Fri day evening at 7 p.m. A basket supper will also be held for interested 4-H members and their families. Holt County Homo Achievement I 'ay activities hold Tuesday at the Legion hall was attended by two hundred and fifty women. Mrs. J. L. Pruden, county chairman, introduced the guests and the program. The c o v fi r e d dish ntHin luiiehixui wits followtwl by In st.illation of officers by Mrs. Edgar Stauffer of Page. Mrs. Stauffer is a district director of the state council. Group singing was led by Mrs. George Mellor and Mrs. Kred Robert* of A t k i n s o n. Ethel Saxton, Home Agent Supervisor, showed slides and *|toko on her trip to the Ncthcriiutds anil Europe. Skits presented by tlx* group renters included: Atkinson A Woman’s Viewpoint; Chambers A Case in Court; O’Neill Camp ing at Halsey and Stuart 1 to coming a Citizen. Also presented were; Page a reading "Makers of the Flag” by Mrs. K. V. Crumly and Ewing a reading "An Inventor's Wife” by Mrs Olson. The O’Neill center used tin' Halsey Camp as basis for their exhibit. Nebraska shaped oxikk-s made by the clubs in the center were sold and the proceeds will go to the Halsey camp. Other centers exhibits were based on the theme Citizenship Around the World Retiring officer* Included: Mr*. Norbert ('lark, Mr*. G Mellor, Mr*. IJoyd Gleed of Chamber* and Mr*. George Keldel of Htiinrt. Officers installed were: Mrs. A. T. Crumly of Page, county chairman; Mrs. Iziuis Seibert of Atkinson, vice-county chairman; Mrs. Gene Zimmerman of Ewing, secretary treasurer; Mrs. Edgar Stauffer of Page, publicity chair man; Mrs. Donald Nisson of Page, heulth chairman; Mrs. Fred Roberts of Atkinson, music chairman; Mrs. Harold Mlinar of O’Neill, 4-H chairman; Mm. Albert Carson, of Lynch past county chairman; Mrs. J. L. Pruden of Ewing retiring county chairman; Mrs. G. H. Grimes of (Chambers, family life chairmnn; Mrs. Ed Winkler of Emmet, reading chairman; and Mrs. Floyd Butterfield of Atkinson, ex tension board member. Group chairmen are; Mrs. I,eo Kramer, Atkinson; Mrs. William Crawford, Chambers; Mrs. J. L. Pruden, Ewing; Mrs. Dale Stauf fer, Page; Mrs. Jack McGrow, Stuart and Mrs. Donald Cleve land, O’Neill. Thieves Steal Nine Guns From Bassett Store The Farmers Lumber and Sup ply Co., of Bassett reported (he theft of nine guns Friday, Oct. 21 to Rock county sheriff Marvin Kreitman. Kntrancc wan gained to the lumber company by prying open the front floor early Fri day morning sometime after midnight. The following guns were re ported stolen: one 22 Frontier scout magnum; two single action Frontier scouts (colt); 1 Hunta man automatic (colt); one Tar getaman colt automatic pistol; one single action Frontier scout, a pair of short matched Der ringers find one 22 Buntline scout. Youth is Charged With Radio Theft Tim Tyler, 18, is in Holt county jail at O’Neill charged with theft of a car radio from Joe Funk at Ewing. Holt county sheriff Leo Tomjack went to Ord Tuesday to return Tyler. Two kings and two queens were crowned Thu rsday evening at the St. Mary’s Academy homecom ing. Voting for the queen resulted in a tie between M aria Stevens and Kay Hoskins, so both were crowned. Shown here at the ceremony held at the dance following the game are (left to right) front row: Bill Hyr.es, Maria Stevens, Kay Hoskins, Tom Higgins. Back row: Tom Warmer, Jim Sullivan, Mike Ham mond, Father Duffy, Msgr. O’Sullivan, Elaine Dav Is, Carol Jo Holly and Lynn McCarthy.