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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 22, 1960)
Sixteen Pages tiib weathbr Date lii lo pfw.. In This Issue Thursday 15 43 21 inis issue Friday 16 29 13 . — _ Saturday 17 38 11 In Two Sections Sunday 18_ 36 10 Monday 19 37 18 Tuesday 20 30 6 1 "The Voice of the Beef Empire"-North-Central Nebraska's BIGGEST Newspaper Wednesday 21 m -8 Volume 80—Number 35 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, December 22, 1 960 Seven Cents Frontier Offers Coloring Prizes; Entries Must be in by December 31 O'Neill merchants are extend ing their Christmas greetings to customers in this issue of The Frontier and any of these ad vertisements may be the means of your youngsters winning five dollars. Himply pick any Christmas advertisement in this issue and either color or paint it with water paints. This coloring con test is open to all children from primary through the fourth grades. There will be two divisions, primary through the second grade, third and fourth grades. Prizes will be awarded in each division. First prize will he five dollars, second prize, three dol lars. The entries must he returned to the Frontier office by December 31 and the prize winners will be announced next week. Judging will be based on neat ness and originality of color combinations. C B and Q Appeals Railway Decision A case has been appealed by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad company in which the firm has asked that one agent he allowed to handle the business at Orchard and Brunswick stations, commuting 15 miles between them by auto. The Nebraska Railway commis sion turned down the Burling ton’s application. The Burlington firm states tnai such an action would save about i5,000 a year in expenses Orch ard has a population of about 450 and Brunswick about 200. Former Stuart Man Burned in Fire STUART—Word has been re ceived of the severe burning suf fered by a former Stuart resident, Emil Mashek, of Richards, Mo., December 14. The accident occurred at his farm near Richards. Mr. Mashek was attempting to put out a fire which had destroyed a hog shed. He was burned around the face, arms and legs and was hospi talized for treatment. Mr. Mashek resided on a ranch north of Stuart before moving to Missouri. Change Slated for Channel 13 Booster Plans are underway to convert O’Neill’s channel 13 to channel 12 in order to do away with sta tion interference caused by the Sioux Falls television station which also is sent over channel 13. Three crystals will be needed to make the conversion and these have been ordered from Canada. Upon arrival of the crystals, the necessary alterations will be made. _ Check School Claims Before Enrolling Says City Attorney City Attorney John It. Gallag her this week sounded a warn ing to high school students who may be considering enrollment in schools of commerce or trade, Representatives of some such schools may make false claims concerning their schools’ scho lastic standings and accepta bility of the schools’ credits by' colleges and universities, Gal lagher said. Two sueh incidents have oc curred in O’Neill recently, he added. Two Investigators from the attorney general’s office were in O’Neill last week to check on tin* incidents. Anyone doubting the claims of such school representatives should contact Supt. Milton Ranch or Chamber of Com merce Secretary, Howard Man son. The O’Neill Chamber of Commerce requests all solici tors to register with the Cham ber. Mr. Gallagher also warned, “This is the time of year when people are most charitable and are apt to respond to solicitors. It is well to be cautious of any one soliciting funds for un known organizations.” Services Held At Butte for Donald Parker BUTTE—Private funeral ser vices were held Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. at the Raymer Mortu ary for Donald Alan Parker, twin son of Mr. and Mrs. Harlan Parker of Butte. Rev. Edward Gill officiated. Burial was in the SS Peter and Paul Catholic cemetery. Donald Alan was tom April 24, I960 and died December 9 at the Atkinson hospital from com plications of flu after a three day illness. He is survived by his parents; five brothers, Harlan, Dale, Le ander, Michael and a twin brother Ronnie; three sisters, Judy, Jane and Colleen; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Parker of O’Neill and Mrs. Elizabeth Emley of Butte. Attending from out of town were Mr. and Mrs. Rov Parker and Jerry Oetter of O’Neiil, Mr. and Mrs. Don Hovda and daugh ter of Holdrege, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Marx of Wisner, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Koenig of Fairfax, S. D., and Mr. and Mrs. George Hermsen of Anoka. f rtRr ■ «- £■ >.-■ ; rws : This is only part of the crowd of children who flocked to the O’Neill school auditorium to receive their sacks of goodies from Santa Claus Saturday af lernoon. Not only was Santa kept busy but his helpers as well, and it was not until late afternoon that the Jolly old gent was able to make his departure. Other pictures of Santa’s visit will be found elsewhere in this issue. I Ivan Kaiser . . . Cheeks radio-activity of the eggs. He'Mothers' Radio-Active Chickens WAYNE—It may be a little early for Easter, but a Wayne State science student is busy preparing eggs. Ivan Kaiser, junior from O’ Neill, is conducting a 21-day survey on the effects of radia tion upon fertilized hen’s eggs. He injected two dozen eggs with varying dosages of radio active solutions, then spent the next 21 days circling his in cubator like an expectant father. According to normal events of nature, the eggs should have hatched December 21, but the first chick poked it way out Monday the 19. Several hours later is was still alive in its 100 degree incubator, and scientist Kaiser was still in anxious ex pectancy over the other 23. He deemed it possible that radioactivity might have de stroyed the fertility of some eggs. What he really wants to observe is the mutations (sudden genetic changes), if any, that may occur in the chicks. If he can manage to run a chicken house in the college la boratories, he may keep the chickens to maturity for observa tion of the second generation, provided the radiated chickens are capable of reproducing. His project was his own idea, and he had no guides in textbooks or scientific literature to suggest the types or quantities of radio active dosage. What may result he does not know since the minute dosages of weak solution may not produce observable mutations. Dr. W. G. Ingram, head of the Wayne State science division, termed Kaiser’s project a unique effort of student ingenuity. Now Kaiser is wondering what his family will think of it when he brings a flock of chickens home for Christmas vacation. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kaiser. O'Neill Post Office To Receive Paint Job O’Neill, post office will have a new look next year, as a contract has been awarded for interior and exterior p inting. Low bid for the paint job was made by John R. Wolf of Hast ings at $2,360. He was one of 12 bidders. Stores Will Be Open Thursday Until 9 p.m. O’Neill stores will remain open until 9 p.m. this Thurs day evening for the conveni ence of shoppers. Stores will close at 5 p.m. Friday and Sat urday and most stores will be closed all day Monday. County and government offices will also be closed Monday. Consumers to Spend $499,470 on District A total of $95,000 will bo spent in 1961 by Consumers Public Power to rebuild 13 miles of the 34,500-volt line between O’Neill and Atkinson. This is a portion of the con struction and equipment budget of $10,732,700 approved for 1961 by Consumers board of directors Friday. Planned construction and equip ment expenditures include $499,470 for the O’Neill district. T. Matthews Struck by Car; Escapes injury A five-year-old boy, Tommy Matthews, son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Mathews, escaped with only minor injuries when struck by a car Thursday morning at the intersection of North Fourth and Adams streets. Driver of the car was Donald Eppenbaugh, sophomore at O’ Neill puolic school. According to Mr. Matthews, the lad was walk ing across the street toward the school building when the mishap occurred. He was watching a car approach from the south and as it passed he continued on his way, not noticing the Eppenbaugh vehicle, which was headed south. Young Matthews was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital by a neighbor, Bernard Schmitz, who was at the scene of the accident. The boy was treated for a small cut on the forehead and bruises and was released. Two Mishaps Occur During Past Week Two car accidents were investi gated by O’Neill city police last week, neither one resulting in in jury or major vehicle damage. One of the collisions occur red Friday when an auto driven by Jerald Schmidt apparently slid on ice when he was turn ing into the Robertson Motor company, causing small dam age to both vehicles. The other mishap occurred at the intersection of South First street and East Fremont. Alvin Heese and Mrs. Ramon Schuch man were drivers of the autos. Slight damage was reported. Justice Court Seven cases were tried last week in justice court by Justice of Peace Ralph Walker. Following is a list of the cases and fines administered: Decem ber 9, Harvey Harkins for over weight capacity plate, $10 and costs; December 15, Wayne Spease, Wendell Spease and Ken neth Robinson, no reciprocity, $10 and costs for each; Decem ber 16, Lloyd Barnes, over width, $10 and costs, and December 19. Henry Richard Stulce, overgross %veight, interior group of axles, $60 and costs. Benard Kornock Doing Well After Heart Surgery The condition of Benard Kor nock, who underwent surgery to correct a heart condition last Friday at the Denver General hospital has been described as satisfactory. Surgery was required to dialate the aortic valve. Surgeons used the new “deep freeze” procedure. Kornock, a 46 year old far mer living four miles east of Page has been suffering from this ailment for the past year and a half. His wife is with him in Den ver while their three children, Larry, Jan and Leann are with their grandmother, Mrs. J. E. Smith and Mrs. Anna Thompson at the Kornock home. If weather permits they plan to take the children out during Christmas week. Mrs. Walt Kopejtka, Mrs. Kor nock’s sister, reported Tuesday night after a telephone consen ra tion with Mrs. Kornock that Ber nard was sitting up when she visited him that afternoon and they expected to move him into a ward on Wednesday. Mrs. George Hall of Page and Edgar Kornock of Brighton, Colo., are sister and brother to Benard. Rites Held for Margaret Egger Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Bilglin’s chapel for Margaret Egger, G9, of O’Neill who died Thursday at the Plainview hospital following a two-day illness. The Rev. John Hart conducted the services. Burial was in Pros pect Hill cemetery. Margaret Egger was bom May 10, 1891 to Peter and Margaret Egger in Monticello, la. She came to Nebraska with her par ents in 1899, settling at Randolph. Her mother died in 1907 and in 1912 the family came to Holt county, where they resided in the Meek vicinity about 20 miles north of O’Neill. She is survived by two brothers, Walter of O’Neill and John of Fairfield, Mont. Pallbearers were William Claus sen, Orville Thorson, George Ro bertson, Blake Benson, Art Rem ter and Otto Sydow. O'Neill High Holds Concert An enthusiastic crowd was pre sent for the winter concert pre sented Tuesday evening at the auditorium by the O’Neill public high school band and chorus. Seven numbers were played by the 59-piece band under the dir ection of Hand Master Duane Mil ler. Following an intermission. Alvara Ramm directed girls glee, mixed ensemble, girls triple trio, boys ensemble and the mixed chorus in vocal arrangements. Colds and influenza were re sponsible for the absence of several members of die band and chorus. Jan. 31 Application Deadline For '61 Small Grain Supports Autumn is Over; Now Prepare for Old Man Winter A blizzard, cold winds and freezing temperatures were only the “tag ends” of autumn win ter didn’t officially start until Wednesday, Dec. 21, at 2:27 p.m. In preparation for avoiding ac cidents on slippery roads now that winter is here, Col. C. J. Sanders of the Nebraska Safety Patrol has suggested seven rules to follow. Learn to adjust speed to vary ing road, weather and traffic conditions; get the “feel” of the road by trying brakes or gently pressing accelerator while driv ing slowly; follow other vehicles at a safe distance; pump the brakes to maintain best steering control when braking on ice or slippery snow. Signal intention to turn or stop well in advance; keep windshield and windows clear, and have good tires—always carry a pair of reinforced tire chains for severe conditions. County Assessor Urges Residents To File Early County Assessor William F. Wefso has announced his 1961 as sistant assessors and has issued a plea for county residents to ar range to have their assessing done as early as possible. January 1 is the assessing date and all precinct assessors will start checking personal U|R-I i) fj<tiiu<tiay 1IIC urau line for personal property will be March 1. All late schedules and omitted property will be subject to penalty as the law requires. Personal schedules can be obtained from any as sessor or at the courthouse. It is the responsibility of any one who has moved into the county since January 1, 1960 to report to the assessor in the pre cinct or village in which they live. Persons having mobile homes on their land must report this to the assessor and anyone owning a mobile home must apply for a permit or license. Names of the assistant asses sors may be found elsewhere in this issue. Skating Pond Needs Filler Young people in this area could use a helping hand from willing workers and organiza tions now that the weather has reached the freezing mark. O’Neill city dads have provided an excellent spot for an ice skat ing pond complete with night lights and a nearhy hydrant for water. The city water commis sioner has flooded the pond twice since the temperature dropped, but the ground soaks up the water too fast. It apparently needs a fil ler of some kind. Allan Jaszkowiak stated Tues day that the park board would provide any material needed to make the pond in satisfactory condition. All that is needed is the labor. Assistance Office Can Use Your Help This is the time of year when families wish fo share their good fortune and often times would like to know of someone they ean help. Tiie Holt County Assistance office in O’Neill could use some warm clothing, good bedding, food or Christmas presents suitable for two girls, ages 8 and 12 years. Financial aid can be granted for fills family but the above mentioned articles would help to make this Christ mas a much happier one. Also welcome on Christmas day would be visiting at the St. A n t h o n y’s hospital, where patients enjoy the company on holidays. The Sisters at the hospital reported there has been caroling here and it has been greatly appreciated by the patients. Blaze Sweeps Halva Building A building owned by Mrs. Vic tor Halva was severely damaged by fire Monday at 6:10 p.m., and stored equipment was destroyed. O’Neill firemen were called to extinguish the blaze which started when E. E. Cleveland jr., who rents the building for storage, was using a spray gun to lacquer a shuffle board for his recreation room. Mr. Cleveland stated Wednes day that he had no idea what started the fire, unless it would be the fumes from the paint. "The flame seemed to explode all around me,” said Cleveland, aiux x i au uul me uuui iu mi Bob Kurtz home to call the fire department. I then remembered my car and hurried back to the burning building to move it away from the flames.” He was not burned. He estimated $1,000 loss in equipment stored in the building. The loss is not yet known in re gard to the biulding. Grandma Bowden To Celebrate 98th Anniversary Grandma Bowden of O’Neill will celebrate her 98th birthday Christmas day at her home in O’Neill. The celebration this year will be a quiet one as the honored citi zen is recovering from a recent illness. However, she is resting comfortably and is able to en joy television. Mrs. Bowden has made her home here for the past 32 years and has been residing with her daughters, Mrs. Andrew Wettlauf fer and Mrs. Myrtle Spangler. She lived with her son, Clyde, until his death June 15, 1960. She was married to George Bowden at Nashville, Minn., November 17, 1883, coming to Holt county right after her mar riage. Upon their arrival here, they homesteaded on a farm 12 miles north of O’Neill. They lived there until 1928 when they retired and moved into O'Neill. Mr. Bowden died 22 years ago. Named Alternate ORCHARD- Douglas G. Mosel has been selected as an alternate for entrance in the air force academy July, 1961. The deadline for obtaining price support on most 1960-crop grains and related crops will be January 31, 1961, County ASC Chairman Butterfield announced today. That is the official closing date for price support on barley, grain sorghum, oats, rye, and wheat. The loan rates and eligibility standards for 1960-crop com modities in Holt county are as fol lows : Barley: 80 cents per bushel for grade No. 2 or better (except mixed barley). Discounts for lower grades down to No. or No. 5 garlicky. Grain sorghum: $1.40 per hundredweight for grade No. 2 or better (except mixed grain sorghums). Discounts for lower grades down to No. 4, No. 4 smut ty, No. 4 discolored or mixed grain sorghums and containing not more than 13 percent mois ture. Oats: .46 cents per bushel for grade No. 3; premium for higher quality; discounts for No. 4 on test weight only, for No. 4 be cause _ of “badly stained” or “materially weathered” and for garlicky. Rye: .89 cents per bushel for grade No. 2 or better or No. 3 on test weight only. Discounts ap plicable to rye containing more than 3/10 of 1 percent ergot; rye containing more than 1 percent ergot ineligible. Wheat: $1.83 per bushel for No. 1. Premiums for higher quality; discounts for lower grades down to No. 4, 5 or “sam ple” on test weight only but having a test weight of not less than 40 pounds per bushel.,Wheat must not be musty, sour, heating or hot. Discount of 20 cents per bushel for specified undesirable varieties. Nelson Names "Standbys" for 28th District Six “standby legislators have been selected by State Senator Frank Nelson of O’Neill from the 28th dislrict to replace him in case of an emergency due to an enemy attack or imminent threat thereof. Nelson named the following, in the order in which they would receive the responsibility: Cal Stewart of O’Neill, John Krotter of Spencer, Norris W. Coats of Stuart, Clyde Widman of Amelia, Vern Van Norman of Bassett, and Tom Wedell of Springview. All state senators were re quired by the “continuance of government” resolution recently passed to name three to seven standbys before December 28. Chambers Voters to Go To Polls Friday CHAMBERS—Voter* will go to the polls Friday to vote on a proposal to build a new $280,000 high school and junior high combination building which would join the present school. Included in the proposed ad dition are five class rooms, hot lunch facilities and a gymnasi um. St. Mary's Can Use Old Christmas Cards Wondering what to do with your old Christmas cards? The Sisters of St. Mary’s academy can put them to good use. Anyone wishing to donate their cards may leave them at the Academy. An undefeated football season was climaxed with a dinner Monday evening at the Town H joyed by all players in the O’Neill public high school, their fathers and other interested0 OWeiUitea. Laurence Haynes felt the players should receive recognition for the outstanding season and the dl was the result of hfs planning. naer ' ■ ii ...
