-—- — Spltzenberger prepares to toss one in in the ga ne with Spencer Tuesday night. Despite the St. Mary’s effort, Spencer took the game to win the tournament. Frontier Photo by Jim Sullivan Spencer Romps over St. Mary's To Cinch Invitational Tourney By Jim Sullivan The St. Mary’s Cardinals were handed their third loss of the season in the finals of the Spen cer Invitational tournament. Spen cer, or rather the Kopecky bro thers, romped over the Cards 86-49 Tuesday night. Spencer’s first quarter scoring was evenly distributed but from then on in it was all Kopecky’s of Spencer. R. Kopecky had 33 while Leonard had 28. St. Mary’s only highlight was Spitzenberger’s 22 points, high for a St. Mary’s eager so far this season. The first period ended at 16-8 for the Pirates. The second quar ter showed Spencer strengthen ing their lead as they dropped in 28 points in that quarter to St. Mary’s 13. Half time score was 44-21. Spencer came back just as strong in the second half and pulled farther ahead. Score at the end of the third quarter was 68-33. The fourth period showed St. Mary’s finally getting a few points, paced by Mudloff, whose final tally was 10 points, and Spitzenberger. Fourth period scor ing for Spencer was again Ko pecky’s. tff. MARY’S 59—BUTTE 42 The St. Mary’s Cardinals down ed the Butte Wildcats Monday night in first round play of the Spencer Invitational tournament. St. Mary’s was led by Peter, who had 19 points, in the 59-42 win. St. Mary's took the lead early in the first quarter and never was behind. The Cards won with out the aid of Jerry Gokie, 6’ 5” regular who sprained his ankle early in the first quarter. The first period, with Spitzenberger, Mudloff, and Peter each getting 6 points ended at 19-9. The second period was the same as the first. Cal Peter scored 9 points in this period, followed by Owen Dono hoe who along with Norman Mud loff make up a fine sophomore guard tandem. The half ended as St. Mary’s doubled their score on Butte 38-19. The second half found Butte contesting the game a little more closely, but St. Mary's had a com fortable lead which the Wildcats could not cut down. SMA substi tutes saw frequent action in the second half. Third quarter score was 50-28. Butte found their shoot ing a little better in the fourh period as they outscored the O’ Neillites 14 to 8. Reserves worked the final per iod and they protected the lead as St. Mary’s won easily 59-42. ..—TI Money To Loan! Property, Cars, Trucks, Farm Equipment Household Goods, Personal HARRINGTON Loan and Investment Company i.ow RATES Ponton Insurance Insurance of All Kinds and Bonds FLORENCE PONTON, Prop. Phone 106 Golden Bid* DR. D. E. DAVID OPTOMETRIST Complete Visual Care Contact Lenses By Appointment Phone 2101 Spencer, Nebraska Paul Shierk insi rance agenct O’NEILL. NEBR Insurance of AD Kinds Services Held In New Mexico For D. Krenzien CLEARWATER—Word has been received of the sudden death Wednesday, Dec. 28, of a former resident, Delbert Krenzien, 39, at his home in Farmington, N. Mex. His death was caused by a heart attack. Funeral services were held Saturday in Farmington, followed by burial in the Farmington cemetery. Delbert was raised here and graduated from the Clearwater high school in 1939. His wife, the former Betty Hildreth of Neligh, and a son and twin daughters survive him; also his mother, Mrs. Ida Anderson of Clearwater, and a sister, Mrs. Emma Waterbury. Rites Held for Mrs. E. Johnson At Lincoln Funeral services were held Sat urday for Mrs. Edra Pearl John son of Lincoln. Elder Francis Schrunk officiated at the service. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, the former Edra Green, lived for many years in Atkinson and O’Neill. She has resided in Lincoln for 12 years. Survivors include: Husband, Clifford; daughters—Mrs. Lyle (Gladys) Wright of Springfield, Ore., and Mrs. Clarence (Dot) Williams of Lincoln; five grand children.” A sister—Mrs. Grace Garner of Central City and brothers—Arthur and Holt, both of Enid, Okla., and Ralph of Cress well, Ore., also survive. Attending services were a sister-in-law, Mrs. Helen Green and Mr. and Mrs. George Green, all of Fremont. Services Held At Scotia for Mrs. D. Timmons Mrs. Darrell Timmons, 34, of Scotia, daughter of Mrs. Fay Doty of O'Neill, died at a Grand Island hospital Christmas Day following a long illness. She had entered the hospital the previous Thursday. Funeral services were held Dec ember 28 at the Horace Baptist INCOME TAX For assistance in filing your self employment and tax reports, call on— GEO. C. ROBERTSON, Agency We work for your interest and appreciate your business. Downey Building, O’Neill, Nebr. Ph. 534 — Res. Ph. 161-W 37 tf ROYAL THEATER j Thursday, Jan 5. Family Nite—Entire Family $1.00 PAY OR die: Ernest Borgnine Zohra Lampert Fri. - Sat. Jan 6-7 Double Feature “RAYMDE” David Ladd John Agar Julie Adams —PLUS— THE BOY WHO STOLE A MILLION Maurice Reyna Marianne Benet Virgilio Texera Sun. - Mon. - Tues. Jan 8-9-10 STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET Kirk Douglas Kim Novak Ernie Kovacs Barbara Rush Cinemascope — Eastman Color Wed. - Thurs. Jan. 11 - 12 Family Nite—Entire Family $1.00 THE ENEMY GENERAL Van Johnson church in Scotia, conducted by the Rev. Walter Grantham. Interment was at Mt. Hope cemetery at Scotia. Phillis June (Herman) Tim mons was born June 2, 1926 at Venus. She graduated from the Greeley public school in 1945. August 14, 1946 she was mar ried to Darrell Lee Timmons of Scotia and to this union were born two sons, Harold Lee, 11, and Danny Joe, 6. Her father, Leonard L. Her man, preceded her in death. Surviving her are her husband and two sons; her mother, Mrs. Fay Doty of O’Neill; five sisters, Mmes Ethel Hayne of Arlington, Pauline Hibbs of Wilder, Ida., Verna Revell of O'Neill; Helyn Landen of Mitchell and Mary Schmidt of Ringgold; four brothers, William Herman of O’ Neill, Leonard Herman of Seattle, Wash., Laurence Herman of Cincinnati, O., and Lambert Her man of Bloomington, Ind. Ewing Man Dies in California EWING—Vina Wood has re ceived word of the death of her nephew, Don Wood at Hayward, Calif., December 27. Mr. Wood is a former resident of Ewing. No information has been re ceived concerning funeral ser vices. Mr. Wood was born in Ewing November 28, 1911 to Odga and Ida Wood. He graduated from the Ewing high school with the class of 1929. In 1937 he was married to . Maxine Cronin. She preceded him in death as did an infant son, Jerry Joe, his father and one brother. • Survivors are his mother, three brothers and two sisters. < Former O'Neill Woman Dies in Arizona Word has been received of the death of Cecelia Errett Decem ber 26, at Tucson, Ariz. She for merly resided in the O’Neill com munity. She had been seriously ill for sometime with cirrhosis of the liver. A first cousin, Mrs. E. C. Kinney of Elgin, notified The Frontier of her death. Police Recover Two Stolen Truck Tires Two spare truck tires and rims, stolen from two separate trucks Friday evening while parked by Seger’s Oil company, were found Sunday on the state grounds east of the city dump. Discovery of the tires was made by city policeman, Bob White. The tires belong to the Gordon Transfer company of Gordon. However, Chief of Police Chris McGinn stated Tuesday that the tires would be held pending further investigation. Two Cars Collide; Damage Extensive CLEARWATER—A panel truck driven by Verdette Joachimsen of Norfolk and a pickup belonging to Dwight Hoffman of Clearwater received extensive damages when the vehicles collided at the east edge of town Saturday morning on highway 275. Antelope County Sheriff Law rence Rittscher investigated. There were no injuries to the drivers. I Bankerslifeman — Ernie Brinkman IN ATKINSON about your new Social Security Benefits . . . They can mean as much as $60,000 to you. ■ANKHI^^COMPANY DCS MOlMCS. «OW* PTA MEETS There will be a meeting of the O'Neill Parent-Teacher associa tion Monday at 8 p.m. in the public high school. A program on civil defense will be presented by the Rev. Pasch ang of Stuart, Holt County Civil Defense director. Wesleyan Church Plans Special Services Special services are to be con ducted at the Wesleyan Methodist church, January 4 through Janu ary 15, according to an announce ment by the pastor, the Rev. Don V. Olmstead. Services will be held each eve ning at 8 p.m. with the exception of Saturday evening. The Rev. H. F. Clark of Albert Lea, Minn., is the engaged speaker. The public is invited to attend. Joan Wilson Injured in Fall Wednesday NARROW ESCAPE Joan Wilson, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Rex Wilson suffered a painful and harrowing experience early Wednesday morning when she became dizzy from the effects of influenza and fell against a glass shower door, shattering it. Her mother heard the noise and upon investigating found Joan lying unconscious on the floor, bleeding from cuts caused by the long jagged pieces of glass. She was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital for treatment. Four stitches were taken on a cut above her eybrow and nine stitches were required for the cut on her thigh. Receive Word of Father's Death ATKINSON—R. E. Tunender was called to Hartford, S. D., by the death of his father, K. L. Tunender. Funeral services for Mr. Tunen der were held Saturday morning at Hartford. Minor Mishaps Reported To Police During Week Considerable damage resulted to two automobiles which collided at the intersection of South Madison and Everett streets December 28. Drivers of the autos were Jerome A. Spittler of O’Neill and Robert Hermon of Lincoln. Autos driven by Gerald A. Langemier and Mrs. Dewey Schaf fer, both of O’Neill, collided at 6:10 pun. Tuesday at the inter section of North Second and East Adams streets. The Schaffer car, a 1957 Mercury, was damaged in the front grill and Langemier’s vehicle, leased from a Minneapo lis company, sustained left front fender, hood and grill damages. Justice Court Two fines were assessed by Justice of Peace Walker in justice court last week. They were as follows; Decem ber 28, Raymond Davis of Aifrs worth, overweight on axle—of ficer, Clifford Kizzire, fine $60 and costs; December 29, Ed ward H. Tarnish, driver for Gil lette Dairy in O’Neill, over single axle weight—officer, Donald Richardson, fine $90 and costs. At The Courthouse COUNTY COURT— State vs. Galvin D. Seger of Atkinson, night speeding, fined $10 and $4 costs; officer—R. L. Gude, December 29. State vs. Dean Farrier of Win ner, S. D., night speeding, fined $10 and $4 costs; officer—E. M. Hastreiter, December 29. State vs. Gerry D. Eppenbach of O’Neill, day speeding, find $10 and $4 costs; officer—E. M. Hast reiter, December 29. State vs. Marvin E. Hawk of Ewing, night speeding^ fined $15 and $5 costs; officer—E. M. Ha-st reiter, January 3. The Frontier vs. R. G. Shel hamer dba Shelhamer Foods. Suit to collect account of $521.92 and costs. MARRIAGE LICENSES Anthony Clements Kamphaus, 28, Petersburg and Marcella Emma Dendinger, 24, O’Neill, De cember 29. Larry H. Lieswald, 24, Cham bers and Miss Beverly A. Platt, 23, Chambers, December 29. Meek News By Mrs. Fred Lindberg Alton Perron, the American Sunday school missionary from Long Pine, plans to be at Pad dock Union for morning services Sunday, weather permitting. Edward and Gerald Kaczor vis ited Mrs. Jessie Kaczor Christ mas day. Mr. and Mrs. George Hansen called Monday evening. ■Tuesday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. William Hubby of Naponee and Delia Harrison called Wed nesday. Henry Walter was in Sioux City M 'nday and Tuescuy on business. Mr. and Mrs. Russel Wcepell and daughter were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Walters Thursday evening. Junior and Douglas Walters were overnight guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Hen ry Walters Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Krogh and girls spent New Years day at Mrs. Krogh’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jensen of St. Edwards. Mr. and Mrs, Allen Walters were Friday night visitors at Mer lin Anderson’s home. The young people of the As sembly of God church in O’Neill attended a banquet and watch partv Saturday night at Ains worth. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Libby re turned to Omaha Monday after spending the weekend with rela tives. Mr unr? TV/Tt»c TIoWQXfnn Aneftn had for their dinner guests New Year’s day Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anson and Mr. and Mrs. Orlan Anson of Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Walnofer and girls of Stuart, Mr. and Mrs. Leland An son and family of Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Emory Buxton of Or chard, Mr. and Mrs..Bruce Bux ton and family of Clearwater and Mr. and Mrs. George Nelson, Larry and Sue. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kac zor and Gerald were supper guests Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nel son. The occasion marked Paul’s birthday celebration. New Years day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Devall were Mr. and Mrs. Orville Peter son and Janet, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Thomas and family and Delia Harrison. The Paddock Ladies aid has postponed the regular monthly meeting for one week due to so many other holiday activities. They plan to meet January 11 with Mrs. Elmer Devall. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wrede and Lee from Omaha came to help Mrs. Wrede’s parents cele brate their 25th wedding anniver sary, They left for home Thurs day. Diane Devall was an overnight guest Monday night of her cou sin, Kathy DevalL Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Hall and daughter from Callendar, la., and Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Hall and daughters from Blue Earth, Minn., were overnight guests at the Lawrence Dobrovolny home Tuesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson were New Years dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Searles. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nelson plan to leave Monday. Frank goes to Lincoln and Mrs. Nelson will remain at Fort Calhoun with Mary Nelson, her sister-in-law, and with other relatives. O'Neill High Rated In Eighth Place Gregg McBrfde, sports column ist for the Omaha World-Herald, Tuesday rated O’Neill public high school in eighth place in the class B basketball team ratings. O’Neill’s team earned its berth through wins over Ainsworth, Ord and Albion in class B competition. Other wins over St. Mary's Academy and Atkinson placed O’ Neill in the undefeated category. Eagles Suffer First Defeat as Burwell Collects 53-52 Victory By Terry Kurtz The High-Flying O’Neill high Eagles absorbed a 53-52 loss at the hands of a sharp shooting Burwell five in a game played here in O’Neill Tuesday night. Both teams started out cold from the floor. Burwell led at the end of the first quarter, 11-10. John Kurtz was the lone eagle hitting the basket as he had 13 of O’Neill’s 26 half time points. Burwell led at the half way mark 28-26. The visiting longhorn’s scoring was evenly distributed with Hahn, Rogers, and Otto Col lecting 27 of Burwell’s first 28 points. The third quarter proved to be the big difference in the ball game as the longhorns poured through 17 points to the eagles’ 11. Hahn hit for 10 of his 25 points in the third stanza and Kurtz had 7 of the Eagles’ eleven. The Eagles trailed 45-37 going into the final period but inspired by the hustle of Ronnie Schmie chel and a great team effort, O’ Neill pulled within one point of the visitors’ score with 29 seconds remaining. The final rally came too late though, as the Longhorns he'd the edge. Kurtz had 20 points for the eagles followed by Ronnie Schmiechel with 17, 10 of these in the final quarter. The Eagles were unusually cold from the floor, and hit only 48 per cent of their free throws. Following Hahn’s 25 points for the winners were Otto with 13 ami Rogers with 11. RESERVES WIN ton and The OH9 reserves won a tight 45-41 opening game. Denny Dray ton and Terry Kurtz combined for 12 of the Junior Eagles’ 15 points in the first quarter. The home team led at the half time 26-15. The Junior Eagles maintained their lead throughout the third quarter although held to only 8 points. Harvey Colfack led the defensive attack while Kurtz and Drayton again got together for O’Neill’s only points of that quar ter. The final eight minutes of play was a different story though, as the visiting Longhorns rallied 15 points to O’Neill’s 11. Free throws, 6 by Gary Brewster and 3 by Gary Plessell, made the difference in the final minutes of play. The home team’s scoring was evenly distributed with Kurtz hitting for 14, followed by Dray on with 12, Brewster with 10, and game captain Gary Plessel with 8. Hoppes had 12 points for the losers. Mr. and Mrs. Walter HUston of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs Stanley Young and daughter of Minnesota were Thursday eve ning visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Rouse. Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lindberg were Mr. and Mrs. Roger Rosenkrans, Jerry, Dolores and Fred and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Worth and family of Carter Lake, la. In spite of the snow and threatening weather Tuesday quite a crowd attended the 25th wedding anniversary celebra tion of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Dobrovolny. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Young and daughter of Minnesota, Edith Young, Maude Rouse and Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Rouse were Satur day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Rouse. Guests December 25 of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nelson were Mr. and Mrs. Mark Hendricks and Arlin, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hendricks and family, Mr. and Mrs. Connie Frickle and Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Frickle and Don Frickle, all of Atkinson, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Hendricks and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ernst of Manhatten, Kan., Mrs. Robert Collins of Om aha, Nancy Row of Spencer, Ger ald Kaczor and Naomi Nelson of Kansas City. Mrs. John Schmitz was a Tues day visitor of Mrs. Joe Babl of Emmet. Friday visitors of Jessie Kaczor were Mr. and Mrs. John Kaczor, Mr. and Mrs. Rheinhold Kaczor and Mrs. Herbert Boettcher, all of Spencer. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ridge way of Casper, Wyo., were here during the holidays visiting his father, Ross Ridgeway and other relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Rosenkrans, who were living at Redibird, have moved into an apartment in O’ Neill for winter months. The weather has suddenly changed and New Years day is being ushered in with a baby blizzard. Chambers News By Mrs. E. R. Carpenter Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Stone and family, who have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Catron and her sister and brother in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Irvin La Rue and family the past two weeks left Tuesday, for their home at Lawndale, Calif. They were accompanied by Danny La Rue who will attend college at Pasedena, Calif. He plans to stay With his aunt, Mrs. Howard La Rue. Doreen deed returned to Lin coln Monday to resume her studies at the University. She had spent her Christmas vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd deed. Guests in the G. H. Grimes home Tuesday and Wednesday of last week were Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hamilton and Bob of Monmouth, 111., and Mr. and Mrs. Les Dolinger and daughter of Stroms hurg, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Ron Craig of Flint, Mich., spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A1 Liedtke. Also present for Christ mas dinner were the Liedtke’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ruther and son, Robert jr. of Inman. On Decem ber 26 the Craigs, the Ruthers and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Liedtke of O’Neill were present for a family gathering at the Al Liedt ke lionje. This is the first time in over 2® years that the family had been together at Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fan£(nafi of York spent Christmas with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hoffman and family. Mrs. H. C. Walter and son, Du wayne, of Dewitt spent Christ mas day and night with John Walter sr. Mrs. Rena Deirking went to Wayne to be with her son-in-law and daughter, Mi', and Mrs. Will iam Pfile. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jutte of Omaha spent Christmas with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Jutte. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jutte of Chambers were also guests. Mr. and Mrs. William Jutte called on Mr. and Mrs. Harry Snyder at Inman December 26. Guests Thursday evening in the A. A. Walter home were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hankins of Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Woehler of Pilger, Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Pelt zer, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ray mond Walter and children, all of Chambers, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Averill ot Port Angelus, Wash. Guests December 26 in the E. R. Carpenter home were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bourne of Colorado Springs, the Rev. and Mrs. Er win Bourne and two sons of Shu bert and Cherilyn and Terry Ste vens of Atkinson. The Bournes al so visited in the Floyd Whitaker home. The Stevens young folks remained until Wednesday when their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stevens, came for them. Mr. and Mrs. Arland Tangeman and family of Sidney and Mr. and Mrs. James Tangeman of North iPloffn iricifArl thnir marpnfc Mr and Mrs. Alvin Tangeman, diuv ing the holidays. December 27 a family get-to-gether at the Alvin Tangeman home included the Ar •land and James Tangemans, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Cox of O’Nbili and Mr. and Mrs. Jerald McClenahan and family of Chambers. Mr. and Mrs. Edd. Averill left December 30 for their home at Port Angelus, Wash., after spending nearly a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Walter, and with her sister, Mrs. Wayne Smith and family, and brother, Raymond Walter and family. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Neilson were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar DeHart. New Years day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Grimes were his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. Grimes, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Grimes, and his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grimes. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Stevens and family of Atkinson spent Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Carpenter. Christmas eve guests in the Raymond Walter home were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Averill of Port An gelus, Wash., Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Walter, and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Smith, Dean and Judy of Cham bers. The above group were at the Wayne Smith home for supper Christmas day. New Years Day dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Elwin Rubeck and Kathy were Mr. and Mrs. John Honeywell, Mrs. Charlotte Honeywell and Mrs. Erna Tuck er. Dinner guests Thursday at the home of Mrs. Charlotte Honey well were Mr. and Mrs. iRollie Harkins S*rt Francisco, Calif., Mr. and Mr* Seymore Harkins of Ewing and Mr nmf Mrs. John Honey wrti of Chambers. Suipp-r and evening guests in the El win Rubeek home were Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lenz and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Lenz and family. Royal News By Mrs. R. ,1. Tiering __» Forrest Storm and his twin sis ter, Mrs. E. E. IRUckmore, were honored guests at a dinner at the Forrest Storm home in Royal Sunday. The twins are the child ren of Mrs. C. F. anfl the late Fred 9torm. Present at the din ner other than those mentioned were the immediate family, Mr. Black more and Kim, and Mrs. Storm’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Loewe. Mrs. Olloe McClintock of Sioux City and her meice, Mrs. Walter Claussen, returned Friday to their homes after spending a week with their mothers, Mrs. Lizzie Buck master and Mrs. L. M. Storm. Mrs. Claussen was met at Sioux City by her husband, who is now employed in construction work at Pierson. Mary Horing accompanied Mrs. William Planer to Neligh Saturday and then wont by bus to Norfolk following a week in Royal. Mrs Planer made the acquaintance of a now granddaughter at Neligh. Mrs. Darrell Anson and family were Norfolk visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Burch of Royal and Mr. and Mrs Lau rence Fryer and family of Nor folk were holiday gupsts of Mr. Fryer’s aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Fre mont Eggleston of (Neligh Sun day. Friends from Royal and vi cinity, who attended the funeral of Albert Johnson of Piainview Friday were Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Ennen, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beutler, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Blackmore and Alvin Reinke. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Beutler and Gailen of Orchard were dinner guests Friday of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Beutler. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. (Black burn’s dinner guests New Year’s Eve were Mr. and Mrs T. R. Dodds, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Rund quist and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Conner. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Dawson returned during the week from Chicago where they had visited their son, Garth Dawson and fam ily. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Sawyer received telephoned greetings from their son, Verdell and fam ily from the west coast during holiday time, as did Mr and Mrs. Russell Burch whose daughter, Dorothy Charf, phoned from Kent, Wash. Mrs. Truman Kirby was hos tess to the BTC club and their families at a watch party New Year’s Eve with the fottwdng families present: Wealell Wil son, Andrew Jensen, Waldo Rod gers, E. E. Blackmore, Harold Mitchell, and Mrs. Edna John ston. Cards furnished diversion with Mr. Jensen, Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Mitchell and Mr. Rodgers winning prizes. The '■ant meet ing will be with Mrs. Johnston January 12. The Spencer team, who dropped St. Mary’s Tuesday evening in the final game of the Spencer invita tional tournament, are shown here with their coach as they receive the championship trophy. mere was plenty of action, not only under th’ baskets, but all over the floor Tuesday evening as Burwell and O’Neill high met on the O’Neill court. Both teams were previously undefeated. O’NeiU’s next game will be with Springview Friday evening on the O’Neill floor.