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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 29, 1960)
! ; , . 1 ■ 1,1!, .. : STATE HIST SOC LI UCOLT!, NE3R. XXX t Section One t i d the wkat,,k>k aecnon une Twelve Pages Date iu i« pM>«. Thursday 22 10 -3 , , Friday 23 - 43 0 In This Issue Saturday 24 _ 55 20 02 Sunday 25 _50 19 Monday 26 _ 37 15 tr. Tuesday 27 34 17 .32* Wednesday 26 26 6 tr. _ Volume 80—Number 36 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, December 29, 1 960 Seven Cents Chambers Voters Give Approval to School Bond CHAMBERS- Voters okayed the proposed $280,000 high school and junior high combination building in an election held Fri day. A total of 275 votes were cast for the proposal, 154 votes against. School board president, S. E. Wintermote, informed The Frontier Wednesday that con struction of the building will be started as soon as weather per mits. McNett of Grand Island is the architect. The new building will be joined to the present school building and will include five class rooms, hot lunch facilities and a regulation size gymnasium. District 137 is under consolida tion and this new building will house all students in that district which has a tax valuation of $3,141,412. There is no present indebtedness and the building cost will be spread over a 20 year period. Other school board members besides Mr. Wintermote are E. R. Baker, secretary, Sam Young. Elwin Robertson, Stanley Lam bert and Loren Kruse. ... ..— • T<-<1 D. Ward of Verdigre, teacher of Arden Uhlir, FFA 1900 Star Farmer of America, is shown here with his life mem bership certificate given in the American Vocational association for recognition of outstanding merit. The certificate was pre sented in Los Angeles at the annual conference of the Associa tion. Rites Planned At Orchard for Benard Kornock Benard Kornock of Page, 46, died Sunday morning at the Den ver General hospital following heart surgery. The operation performed to cor rect a heart ailment suffered by Mr. Kornock for the past year and a half, was performed Dec ember 16 in the Denver hospital. Surgeons dialated the aortic valve using the new "deep freeze” procedure in an attempt to correct the ailment. Mr. Kor nock at first responded to the treatment. Funeral services will be held today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. in St Peter’s Lutheran church at Orchard. The Rev. Walter See feldt will officiate at the rites and at burial which will be in the Orchard cemetery. Mr. Kornock is survived by his wife; three children, Larry, Jan and Leann; two sisters, Mrs. Walter Kopejtka of O’Neill and Mrs. George Hall of Page, and one brother Edgar Kornock of Brighton, Colo. Police Chief Warns On Shoplifting Police Chief Chris McGinn Wednesday issued a warning to O’Neill merchants on shoplift ing activity here. McGinn sald—»-case was re ported Wednesday involving four O’Neill firms. He added that persons caught shoplifting would be "severely dealt with.” A new shoplifting law in Ne braska makes shoplifting con victions easier to obtain. Three Mishaps Reported to O'Neill Police Three automobile accidents were investigated by O’Neill City police last week. No injuries were reported but considerable vehicle damage resulted. One of the accidents occurred Friday when cars driven by Gen Shoemaker, traveling north, and Ruth M. Krogh of O’Neill, going east, collided at the intersection of North Second and Adams. Con siderable damage was reported to both cars. Saturday two cars collided at the intersection of Benton and Seventh streets. Drivers were Ardyce E. Miller and Fern Seger. Extensive damage resulted to both autos. A two-car collision happened at the intersection of Eighth and Douglas streets Saturday. In volved were Dr. Bob Waters driving a I960 Nash Rambler, and Michael Spitzenberger, ope rating a 1958 Chevrolet. Damages were estimated at $150 to the Waters automobile and $100 to the Spitzenberger car. Edward L, Hood Services Held Here Wednesday Edward L. Hood, 61, of the Mid way community north of O’Neill was found dead Friday in his automobile which was parked on a road near Bristow’. Cause of death was due to a heart attack, apparently suffered while driving out of Bristow at about 11 a m. A farmer working nearby noticed the car and in vestigated when he became wor ried over the long period of time the vehicle remained parked. He found Mr. Hood at 4 p.m. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Biglin’s chapel, Rev. D. Olmstead of ficiated. Interment was in the Pleasant Valley cemetery. Edw’ard Leroy Hood was born in Monowi October 31, 1899. He was married April 8, 1920 to Carrie Putman at Butte, and 14 children were bom to this couple. Two children preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife, Car rie; eight daughters, Mrs. Harold Fox of O’Neill, Mrs. Melvin Arm field of Naper, Mrs. Earl Stor johnn of Spencer, Mrs. Glen Bog ard of Arizona, Mrs. William Sholes of Idaho, Mrs. Tom Net wig, Mrs. Bob McHale and Mrs. Bud Lang, all of California; and four sons, Mel Leroy of O'Neill, Dean of Stanton, Clifford and A/lc Joe Hood who is with the air force. Pallbearers were Oswald Drueke, Lloyd Gallagher, Fran cis Johnson, Axel Borg, Charles Fox and Fred Sydow. These young lads are hard at work cleaning the snow from the ice skating pond located a block north of the Safeway store. Shown here as they apply shovels are Chuck Dziowgo (left) and Dick Stuif bergen. All persons interested in skating are urged to lend a hand in the snow-removal project Rural school Christmas programs, as tradition tl as holly wreaths and Christmas trees, are still a part of the holiday season in Holt county schools. The evening’s festivities, consisting of skits, readings and carols is a climax to many days of preparation by the pupils. And as busy as he is at that time of year, Santa Claus always manages to stop at the schoolhouse for a minute to distribute the gifts and sacks of treats. Pupils of district 215, taught by Mrs. Lois Miner, are shown here along with other youngsters who attended the program, receiving their presents from Santa at their program presented Friday eve ning. Shown here are Walter Fick Jr., Lois Miner an 1 her granddaughter, Taneau Klasna, Susan Slizoski, Dean and Jackie Steskay, (Indy Slizoski, Eddie Fick. Debbie Fick, Glenda Raton, Frances Slizoski and Jimmy Fick First Baby of New Year To Win Bounty of Gifts The Frontier’s annual first baby contest will be held again this year with O’Neill merchants contributing a bonanza of gifts for the first baby to be bom in Holt county after Saturday, Dec. 31. * Official rules and entry blank will be found on another page of this weeks issue of The Frontier. Merchants participating in the 14th annual contest are: O’Neill Photo Co., Harding Creamery, Merri Dr. Pepper Bottling Co., The Outlaw, Ben Franklin, Mc Intosh Jewelry, Coast to Coast Stores, Penney’s, McCarvilles, Devoy Rexall Drug, Safeway, Johnson Drug, Gambles, Meyer’s Midwest Furniture and Appliance, M and M Cafe and Bakery, Mc Donald’s, Dankert’s Service and Coyne Hardware. To be eligible to win The Frontier baby contest, the little mister or miss, must be born within the boundaries of Holt county after midnight December 31. The parents must fill out the following blank and mail it to The First Baby Editor, The Frontier, O’Neill, Nebr. Carstens to Observe 50th Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Frank Carsten of - Lynch will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday. Jan. 7. Open house will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. A free dance will also be held at the Lynch ballroom in the evening. Jerry Goodman Hurt In Accident at Naper NAPER—Jerry Goodman re ceived cuts and bruises when he was involved in a one-car acci dent near Naper December 21. The automobile he was driving was completely destroyed. The mishap occurred when Goodman was returning from taking a friend home. The front tire blew out and the driver lost control of the car about a mile from the Everett Green home. O'Neill Cycilists Organize New Club A group of persons interested in the sport of motorcycling met December 21 to organize the O’ Neill Cycle club. The club has dedicated itself and its members to improve public relations between motor cycle riders and the public. This will be done by insisting on proper conduct of its members, and a friendly helpful attitude to wards motorists. Mrs. Emma Hickey Dies in California Mrs. Emmet Hickey of Holly wood, Calif., the former Ethel McDonald of O’Neill died Tues day morning. She had been a victim of leukemia for the past ten years. Survivors include her husband, Emmet; son—Robert and daugh ter—Patricia, all of Hollywood. Mr. and Mrs. John Hickey and Mr. and Mrs. Pat Hickey left Wednesday morning to attend funeral services on Friday. Academy Nominee James Walter Soulek of Lynch is one of 18 nominees for the class of 1961 at the Naval Academv. Representative Don McGinley will select three of the nominees through competition on a state wide basis. Rites Planned Friday for Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson, 72, of O'Neill, died Tuesday evening in St. Anthony’s hospital, where he had < been a patient for three days. Mr. Johnson was well known in Holt county and throughout the state where he attended horse races, showing animals that he had trained. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in Biglin’s chap el with the Rev. Don Olmstead officiating. Burial will be in Pros pect Hill cemetery. The body will lie in state at Biglin’s from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday. Andrew George Johnson was born July 6, 1888 to Andrew and Mattie (Jensen) Johnson at Joy. He was married to Myrtle Edith Henifin at Bristow and seven children were born to this couple. Survivors include his wife; five daughters, Ruby M. Donlin, Luet ta Curran and Naoma Basler, all of O’Neill, Zelma Kurtz of Pas adena, Calif., and Velda Hill of San Gabriel, Calif.; two sons, Vernie H. Johnson of Elgin and Andrew H. Johnson of O’Neill; five sisters, Mrs. Christina John son of O’Neill, Mrs. Cora Claus sen of O’Neill, Mrs. Esther Hard ing, Sloan, la., Mrs. Annie Hard ing of New Mexico and Mrs. Em ma Claussen of Inglewood, Calif., and one brother, Jens Johnson of Bellingham, Wash. Funeral Rites Held Thursday For Mrs. Carter ORCHARD—Funeral services were held December 22 at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Orchard for Mrs. Maurice Carter, 87, who died December 20 at her home. The Rev. Duane Lenz, of ficiated at the services and at burial in the Orchard cemetery. Margaret E., daughter of John William and Eva Lautenschlager, was bom near Plattsmouth September 8, 1873. At the age of four years she moved with her parents to Hay Springs. She was married November 22, 1893 to Maurice Carter. They made their home seven miles southwest of Hay Springs on his homestead until 1902 when they moved to Orchard for the win ter. They bought a farm one mile east and two south of Orchard, where they lived until 1909 when they built a home in Orchard. Mrs. Carter was a member of the EUB church in Orchard and a member for 38 years of the Francis Willard Rebekah lodge. Survivors are her husband and one sister, Mrs. Anna Hamilton of Orchard. Two brothers, Phillip and Jacob, preceded her in death. Pallbearers were Marvin Nel son, Lon Sawyer, Floyd Stein berg, Marvin Haswell, Ernest West and Bruce Fletcher. Stores to Close Monday, Jan. 2 In observance of the New Year holiday O’Neill merchants will close their places of business at 5 p.m. Saturday. Most stores will be closed all day Monday, as well as county and government offices. Livestock Valuations Drop; Assessment to Start Jan. \ Judge Smith Announces Court Terms William C. Smith jr., O’Neill, who succeeds D. R. Mounts as district judge of the 15th Judical District next week, has an nounced the 1961 terms of coui t as follows; Jury terms — Boyd County, March 6 and Sept. 31; Brown County, Feb. 27 and Sept. 18; Holt County, March 13 and Oct. 2; Keya Paha County, March 27 and Sept. 5; Rock County, Mat ch 20 and Sept. 25. Session — Boyd County, first Monday of each month Brown County, first Thursday; Holt County, Monday and Tuesday of each week; Keya Paha County, first Wednesday, at 2 p.m.; Rock County, first Wednesday, 10 a.m. The sessions will be held on those dates except for jury term., and holidays. Ted McElhaney, O’Neill, will continue as court reporter in the 15th District. Hard-Surfacing Requested for Nebraska 18 A nine-mile stretch of hard surfacing has been requested by State Senator Frank Nelson of O’Neill and a four-man delegation from Spencer, including John Krotter, Dr. J. M. Pucelik and Clyde Fisher. The stretch is located on Ne braska 18 running north of Spen cer to the South Dakota line. As it stands now, US 281 has a 23 mile section which goes from Spencer to Butte, then into South Dakota. North of the state line it returns east. The required paving would cut driving distance on the highway by 12 miles. Mr. Nelson and the Spencer men met with Governor Dwight Burney and Acting State Engi neer John Hossack. This car, driven by Henry Lange of Ewing was estimated as a total loss after it collided with an auto driven by Francis F. Heumes ser of Ewing on Highway 20 east of O’Neill Tuesday afternoon. Dam age to the Heumesser auto, which was owned by Contois Motor Com pany of Clearwater was estimated at between $300 and $400. Lange re ported to Patrolman R. L. Gude that he lost control of his car when it struck ice and veered into the path of the Heumesser auto. Holt county assessor William Wefso met with the precinct asses sors Wednesday in an all-day session held at the courthouse. All pre cinct assessors will start work January 3. All personal property must be reported as of January 1 and the deadline for filing is March 1. All late schedules and omitted prooerty will be subject to penalty. Personal schedules can be obtained from any o» th<* precinct asses sors at the courthouse. Business schedules will be mailed out. S;5v,.. ... ■* >*■ . .* .,r -• Hey Kids! Enter Now; Contest Closes Dec. 31 Hey Kids! There are only three days left to send in your entries to the Frontier’s color ing contest. All entries must be returned to the Frontier office by Saturday night, Dec. 31. Simply pick out any Christ mas advertisement in hist week’s issue of The Frontier and either color or paint it with water paints. Prizes will be awarded in two divisions, primary through tin second grade and third and fourth grades. Judging will be based on neatness and originali ty of color combinations. First prize will be five dollars and second prize, three dollars. So send your entry right away. You may be the lucky winner. Telephone Companies Rebuild Rural Lines About 65 miles of rural line were recently rebuilt in a coopera tive effort of the Northwestern Bell Telephone company anil the Farmers and Ranchers company. These lines out of the O’Neill exchange will bring modem tele phone service to 71 rural homes, many of whom haven’t had tele phone service before, Harry Petersen, local manager for NW Bell, said. The lines carry eight or less parties per line, Peter sen added. Winter weather may stop further service of this type on other lines from the exchange, al though efforts will be made to continue this type construction if possible. Two Ewing Cars Collide Monday; No One Injured No injuries were suffered in a two-car accident Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. four miles east of O’Neill on Highway 20. However, total destruction resulted in one of the autos involved and between $300 and $400 damages to the other. Drivers of the autos were Fran cis F. Heumesser, 22, of Ewing and Henry Lange, 69, also of Ew ing. Heumesser, driving a 1959 Chevrolet sedan owned by Contois Motor company at Clearwater, was traveling east at the time of the accident. Lange’s auto, a 1953 Chevrolet, which was esti mated at a total loss, was travel ing west. Lange reported to Patrolman R. L. Gude, investigating officer, that he lost control of his car when it struck ice and veered in the path of the approaching Heumesser auto. Services Today For Fr. Giblin Pontifical mass will be offered today (Thursday) for Reverend William A. Giblin, 71, former as sistant at 9t. Patrick’s church in O’Neill. Reverend Giblin died in Omaha Monday following a long illness. He served at O’Neill 1916-1918. He was pastor of St. Agnes church in Omaha at the time of his death. Divine Offering of the Dead will be sung today. Requiem mass and parish rosary were held yesterday. Livestock valuations in lloll county dropped this year for the third straight time but County Assessor William Wefso said de valuations were set in October when cattle prices were lower than at any other time in I960 Cattle prices now reflect a good market, he said. Valuations will range from 10 to 20 percent less on most live stock cases.. Calves and herd bulls were the only cattle holding up to last year’s valuations. Showing tiie trend in reduced valuations were grade cows which were valued at $175 in 1950; $150 in I960 and now stand at $125 for 1901. Valuations follow the trend in the cattle market in that animals within a certain weight or grade are valued in relation to their value on the market. Horses and ponies remain the same as last year while hogs and sheep show some increases. Hay and grain also show slight in creases. January 1 is the assessing date and Wefso warned Unit newcomers are responsible for their own assessments on per sonaJ property. Taxes on intangible property this year are: Intangible A $2.50 per $1,000 value. (Intangible A property consists of cash and savings.) Intangible B $4.00 per $1,000 value. (Intangible B pro perty consists of stocks and shares in corporations, royalities, etc.) Penalty for failure to re port range from $28 to $93 i In addition to properties listed above all persons between 21 and GO must he assessed $3.50 each for head tax. This table sikjws difference in 1960 and 1961 valuations: Registered Cattle I960 I9«J Calves to 6 months $ 60 $ 60 Calves 6 to 12 months 135 10f> Heifers 12 to 18 months 160 125 Heifers 18 to 30 months 170 140 Stock cows — 170 145 Milk cows 180 145 Herd hulls (minimum) 700 700 Commercial bulls (minimum) 300 225 Grade Cattle Calves to 6 months 45 45 Heifers 6 to 12 months 90 75 Steers 6 to 12 months 100 85 Heifers 12 to 18 months 110 100 Steers 12 to 18 months 125 115 Heifers 18 to 30 months 145 125 Steers 18 to 30 months 170 145 Steers over 30 months 185 165 Stock cows 150 125 Milk cows 150 125 Range bulls _ 250 275 Cattle on Feed 80 Days Heifers (per cwt.) 20 17 Steers (per swt.) ... 21 18 Hogs 11*0 1061 Registered hogs (per cwt.) 15 15 Butchers (per cwt.) 10 11 Sows (per cwt.) — 8 9 Sheep Registered (per head) 20 20 Ewes and rams (per head) _ 6 Feeders (per head) 15 Sheep on feed___ 16 13 Hay and Grata Hay and fodder (per ton) - 6 7 Commercial baled hay (per ton) _:_10 11 Horses remain the same as last year. Registered horses and race horses, minimum $200. Saddle horses and Shetlands, minimum $150. Other horses and mules, minimum $70. Justice Court Justice of Peace Ralph Walker tried two cases in justice court last week. The cases are as follows: December 22, James D. Stewart of Page, overweight, fined $10 and costs, arresting officer, Clif ford Kizzire; December 23, James H. Kerber, overload on axel, $50 and costs, arresting of ficer, Donald F. Richardson. Notice Filed for Wildcat Oil Well Plans are underway for a test oil drilling at the Herman H. Kramer place, located about seven miles northwest of Atkin son. The drilling notice was filed with the Nebraska Oil and Gas Conservation commission last week. Elizabeth K. Lewis signed the drilling notice and the well is listed as the No. 1 Herman H. Kramer. Early in 1960 several land owners signed 10-year leases, giving permission for drilling on their property. It is not yet known at what date the Elizabeth Lewis company will start the drilling. Receive Word of Brothers Death INMAN—Albert Anthony re ceived word Sunday morning that his brother, Clifford Anthony of Billings, Mont., had been killed that morning in a truck accident.