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Verdigre News By Vac Kanda The Knox County Fair books will be distributed at the Verdigre Engle office where each family will sign for a book. Formerly, in some instances, everyone in the family had one and there were not enough books to go around. There is no charge for the fair books. The Fair will be at Bloomfield August 27, 28 and 20. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hass who own and operate the Ver digre Bakery, have returned from a 12-day vacation. They visited with Mr. Hass’ brother, William, Chino, Calif., and also visited Marineland where they saw Art Linkletter’s program. They vis ited former Knox County resi dents, Mr. and Mrs. Lu Whitwer. Valley Center, Calif. The Hass folks drove to Columbus and from there they went by train. The Verdigre Methodist group held a picnic at Niobrara State park August 13 and they also at tended the Knox County Farmers Union Free Picnic Sunday at the park. District No. 2 Knox County Supervisor, Clifford Foner, wel comed the assembled guests. Other speakers were Elton L. Berck, Farmers Union state pres ident, Omaha; Mel Steen, State Game commission; P. B. O'Con ner, Farmers Union manager, Sioux City, la.; and Ralph Olson, Seventh District Farmers Union director. Entertainment was by Curly Dvorak and family, Ver digre, and the Malmstrom girls. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Eichbor ge.r, former Verdigre residents, when Mr. Eichberger was in structor in the Verdigre public schools, are located in Georgia where lie? has a position with the government. They were here August 7 for a brief visit with former friends. Delegates who left the forepart of the week to attend the Neb raska Conference Workshop at the Nebraska Wesleyan university, Lincoln, were Jeannette Marshall, Frances Hildreth, Ronald Pavlik. Marlene Soucek and Larry Vit erna. Mrs. Verle A. Walstrom, took the delegates in her car. The delegates will give a report of the conference this coming Sun day at the Methodist church. Returning home Saturday from a sightseeing trip and visiting relatives in California were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hildreth and daughters, Frances and Lavonne They accompanied Verdel Kruse. Clearwater, who visited with rela tives in San Diego. The Hildreths visited with their son and daugh ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Hildreth and family, Arlington, Calif. The Nebraska visitors were taken to many interesting spots which included beaches, Disney land and Hollywood. Verdigre Boy 9cout Troop No. 271 and Scoutmaster Joe F. Far nik, camped at Santee August 14 15. Recent places the Scouts camped were the Ben Vonasek ranch in Holt county 20 miles west of Verdigre; Grove Lake at Royal, and on the banks of the Missouri river at the Kirk Sncwn ranch, six miles northwest of Nio brara. The Scouts are Johnny Farnik, Paul Dittrick, Clinton Hospodka, Tommy Mastalir, Ron ny Walton, John Ulrich, Darrell Walton, Mike Sandoz, Phillip M. Schreier, Duane Mlady, Mike Smith and Lawayn Wetzler. Ewing News By Mrs. Harold Harris Mr. and Mrs. Vern Finley and son and Mr. and Mrs. James Good and family attended the Filsinger family reunion Sunday at Riverside Park in Neligh. Fri day evening guests at the Finley home were Mr. and Mrs. James Finley and family, Bronson, la. Mrs. Harriet Welke and her guests, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Burnett, Rapid City, S. I)., anil John Powers, Murdo, S. D., went to 'Neligh Sunday to at tend the Wilcox family reunion held each year the second Sun day in August. The Burnetts and Mr. Powers left for their homes in the afternoon. The regular meeting of the American Legion auxiliary, Unit 214, met Thursday evening at the home of the president, Mrs. Frank Belmer. The group sewed carpet rags, a project which was started sometime ago. Mr. and Mrs. Don Larson and family were Sunday afternoon callers at the home of his par i ents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lar son. A family gathering was held Sunday at the Roland Horde home honoring out-of-state relatives, Mr. and Mrs. James Gunter, Cleveland, 111., Mr. and Mrs. Da vid Barton, and Peggy, Mrs. Max Graver and Linda and Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Montgomery, New Windsor, 111. Others present were Mr. and Mrs. Steven Shavlik and Pam, Mrs. Ed Hubbard and daughter, Chambers; Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Nelson and Jim, Plain view; Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Switzer and Mrs. Lillie Meyers, Clearwa ter; Duane Horde, Syracuse; Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Gunter, and Mrs. Alfred Napier and family and Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Gunter, Ewing. A picnic dinner was served and the afternoon hours were spent visiting. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Yelli and family were dinner and evening guests at the John Turay home Monday. Mr. and Mrs. James Kay and family accompanied by her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tessmer, are vacationing in Denver, Colo. A pre-fair day was held in O’ Neill, Thursday for 4-H clubs of Holt County. The Happy Hollow 4-H Club, Ewing, participated in the style review. Furnishing trans portation for the group were Mes dames John Miller, Elmer Will iamson, Chester Taylor and Mel vin Scheer. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burns and family, Grand Island, visited the Don Vandersnick home last week. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wanser at tended the wedding of his brother. Jerry Wanser, and Linda Lee Nygaard Saturday at the Blessed Sacrament church, Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Burnett, Rapid City, S. D., and her uncle John Powers, Murdo, S. D., were overnight guests Saturday at the home of Mrs. Harriett Welke. Cathy and Larry Kirschmier spent a few days last week with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brittell, O’Neill. David and Carol Perry, Bird City, Kan., spent the weekend at the Herbert Kirschmier home. Mrs. John Miller, president of the Christian Mothers of St. Peter’s church, met at St. Dom inic's hall Wednesday afternoon with other officers and the chairmen of committees for the annual turkey dinner Sep tember 10 to complete the plans for this event. Table arrange ments will be increased, making it possible to serve more people at one time. The needle work booth will be outside St. Domi nic’s Hall, in charge of Mrs. Max Wanser. Connie Sue, the infant daugh ter, of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Van dersnick, was baptized Sunday morning at St. Peter’s Catholic church with the Rev. P. F. Burke officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Keith Gibson, Omaha, were the spon sors. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beelaert and family, Page, were Saturday eve ning guests at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Ruby. Jo Ann and Danny Edwards, Bassett, were weekend guests at the Floyd Black home. Tom Kaczor, who has been a surgical patient at Our Lady of Lourdes hospital, Norfolk, is now convalescing at his home near Ewing. ft Mr. and Mrs. Leo Vandersnick were Sunday supper guests at the Vincent Thiele home. Mr. and Mrs. Dean Pofahl vis ited his mother, Mrs. Louis Po fahl at the Antelope Memorial hospital at Neligh, Wednesday evening. Mrs. Dean Pofahl and daughters spent Friday at Nor folk, guests at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Sea man. Patricia Sheehan, Omaha, was a dinner guest Thursday at the home of Mrs. Florence Butler. Miss Sheehan was enroute to her home from attending the Farmers Union institute at Niobrara. Mr. and Mrs. E. D. McDonald Douglas and Suzanne left Friday for Vermillion, S. D., to spend a few days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Mc Donald. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Butler made a combined business and plea sure trip to Norfolk Friday. Mrs. Edna Lofquest and Mrs. Bertha Urban took Mr. and Mrs. Ivan White to O’Neill Friday where they left by bus ior their To Nebraskans... \ 'X I •.. a glass of beer is many things From catching the wily trout in the streams and lakes of Western Nebraska to fishing for bass and crappie in the waters of the central and eastern parts of the state... the gentle art of angling has a big place in the hearts of many Nebras kans. It’s an example of their love of the good life. In much the same way so is a glass of good beer. Light and refreshing, beer stands for good living. But even more it’s a symbol of the freedom of choice which belongs to all Nebraskans—a right that should belong to every man, everywhere. GIGANTIC NEW MERCHANDISE AUCTION! Thurs., Aug. 31/ 7:30 p.m. Beside Inman Auto Repair INMAN, NEBRASKA Fri., Sept. 1, 7:30 p.m. At Shaw's Texaco Service EMMET, NEBRASKA Sales Presented by Bonded Representative. FREE DOOR PRIZES! THESE & MANY OTHER NATIONALLY ADVERTISED ITEMS MILL BE OFFERED Bargains for Everyone, with Tremendous Savings lor All SALE WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE Power lawn mowers; Jig saws, portable saws, drills, drill bits; Electric grinders, sanders, tovr chains, tarpaulins, electric paint sprayers, armored neoprene cables, hedge trimmers; Tap & die sets, house paints, open end & box end wrenches, tool boxes, soldering irons, battery booster cables, also used merchandise; Fans, fishing equipment, radios, binoculars, toys, blankets, luggage, men’s and ladies' watches; Electric hair clippers, clocks, electric shavers, electric heaters, vi brators, electric mixers, dishes, steam irons & lots of small hardware; Rogers silverware, water hose, vacuum cleaners, ironing boards & covers, electric deep fryers, skillets, toasters, coffee makers; Toys & Christmas gift items. Hundreds of other items too numerous to mention. All Merchandise Guaranteed TERMS: CASH. Merchandise Can Be Inspected Afternoon of Sale Omaha Mdse. Mart Inc., Omaha, Nebraska home at Nampa, Ida. 'Hie Whites were guests of Mrs. Urban for several days. Mary Jo Lofquest was an ov ernight guest Thursday at the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Edna Lofquest. Cathy Edwards, Bassett, is spending a few days with her friend, Gloria Hamilton. Overnight guests Tuesday at the Edna Lofquest home were Mrs Carl Miller and son, Robert, Cheyenne, Wyo. They left Wed nesday for Kansas and later will go to Texas on their vacation trip. Rosedale News Carol Mahlendorf Phone 7374 Mr. and Mrs. John McCibbin, Lincoln, Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Nel son and family and Mr. and Mrs. Leo Martinson were Sunday din ner guests at the Fred Nelson home. Mr. and Mrs. Darold Lindgren and family and Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Lindgren, Hooper, were Wednesday evening visitors at ' the Oscar Anderson home. Lou Ann Landholm and Olga Hengston attended church ser vices at Pickstow^i Sunday. Lou Ann was a dinner guest of Olga. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mahlen dorf and family, Oakland, spent the weekend at the Harry Mah lendorf home. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mahlen dorf and family were Sunday din ner guests at the William Mahlen dorf home. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Land holm and Lou Ann, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Anderson and girls, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. David Landholm, Mrs. Emi ly Peterson and Mrs. Axel John son were Sunday evening visitors at the Dorothy Johnson home. They helped Lavonne celebrate her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mahlen dorf and family and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mahlendorf were Saturday evening visitors at the Duane Mahlendorf home. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Mahlen dorf and family, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mahlendorf were Sunday afternoon guests at the Glen Mahlendorf home. Also present were Carol Anderson, Carol Mah lendorf and Ronnie Witherwax. Fort Randall News •Janice Kirwan Mrs. John Cassidy sr., Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Nemec, Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cas sidy and girls. Mr. and Mrs. John Cassidy jr., and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Milford Graham and Mrs. Joe Marek, Gregory, enjoyed a family picnic at Fort Randall park Sunday. Mrs. John Cassidy sr., was a weekend guest at the home of her son, Ed Cassidy and family. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Kirwan visited with Mr. and Mrs. Lad Scheinost and family Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bride, Jan, Joan, and Jay. Highmore, S. D., and Mr. and Mrs. Louie Janou sek, Dougie, Debbie, and Kevin, rural Fairfax, were Thursday evening visitors at the Harry Hausmann home. Janet Cassidy spent the week end visiting at Utica, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Kirwan and Mary Jane visited at the Ed Roe der home Sunday evening. Mrs. Harry Hausmann and Jill , and Janice and Mary Jane Kir wan were Tuesday afternoon cal lers at the Eddie Dean Danielson home in Bristow. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hausmann were Thursday dinner guests at the Henry Connot home in Fair fax. Olga Bengtson was a coffee guest at the Duane Malendorf home in Spencer Sunday after noon. Mrs. Ed Cassidy motored to Springfield. S. D., Thursday and brought Janet home from summer school. Judi Harvey and Gene Boelter, Pickstown, accompanied Mrs. Cassidy and Janet to their homes in Picks town. Janet, Judi and Gene had been attending summer classes at Southern State Teachers col lege and are enjoying a vaca tion in their respective homes until the fall term begins. Mrs. G. R. Kirwan and Mary Jane visited with Mrs. Larry Kir wan, California, in O’Neill, Wed nesday. The Rev. Arne Mars, Kansas, was the guest speaker at the Randall Valley Covenant church Thursday evening. The Rev. Mars has a Sunday radio pro gram in Kansas. He was a house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Olson. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hausmann and Jill were Sunday afternoon •alters at the home of Harry’s mother, Mrs. J. P. Hausmann, "Ron p . Mrs. Helen Berg and Ardeth and Marilyn Holmberg were Fri day callers at the Ed Cassidy nome. . Mr. G. R. Kirwan, Don Lmd gren, Linda, Patty and Debbie were O’Neill business callers Tuesday. The Rev. George Serson and family. Bonesteel, Olga Bengston, Mauritz Bengston and Mrs. King and Mrs. Gilbert, Bonesteel, were Sunday evening coffee guests at the Harry Mostrom home. Mr. and Mrs. Pat Cassidy, Lynch, were Sunday evening vi sitors at the Dan Kirwan home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hausmann and Jill were Sunday evening supper guests at the Jim Thomas home, rural Bonesteel. Harold Roeder and Dan Daniels, Pickstown, were Tuesday evening callers at the G. R. Kir wan home. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hausmann and Jill were Friday evening vi sitors at the Bob Gray home in Fairfax. Lou Ann Land holm, Omaha, formerly of Rosedale, was a Sun day dinner guest at the home of Olga Bengston. Miss Landholm is a teacher in Omaha and is home on vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Olson and Waldon were also dinner guests at Miss Bengt son’s home. Janice Kirwan attended a luncheon at the M & M cafe in O'Neill Wednesday. The luncheon was held in honor of the corres pondents for the Frontier news paper. The group was taken on a tour of the Frontier Printing of fice after the luncheon. Report from Washington By Congressman Dave Marlin Fourth District, Nebraska Congress is drawing into what would normally be the "back stretch,” before adjournment, but the Berlin situation might result in a much longer session this year than usual. We will do whatever is necessary to meet this crisis. I will be interested to see how the Communists explain the fran tic flight of Germans from Red East Berlin to the Western Sec tor of the city—a flight that swelled to such a point the Com munists were forced to put up barbed-wire barricades and halt all departures from East Berlin. If the “Socialistic State” is such a paradise, why must the Reds fence people in to keep them there? Why must they reinforce the barricades with soldiers and machine guns? These are some questions to consider, and I recommend them to college professors ami egghead theorists—including some in the Administration— who speak seriously of “much to admire” in Socialism and Communism. Rep Tom Pelly of Washington has introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to pre vent exports from the U. S. to all countries under the Com munist form of government. Like Congressman Pelly, I am shocked that such a law is even necessary. But the Administra tion, through the Secretary of Commerce, issues export li censes to firms and individuals that may sell materials to Com munist countries—if the ma terials are not “strategic” in the opinion of the Secretary. I do not believe most Nebras kans or most Americans would agree that these products, for which export licenses were ap proved August 3 and August 4, are “not strategic.” They in clude: Machine cutting tools, in dustrial instruments, medical and pharmaceutical prepara tions, surgical apparatus, chemi cal processing, electrical ma chinery parts, petroleum pro ducts, and others. In debate on the House Floor this past week, Congressman Casey, Democrat of Texas, noted that “at this very' time, in the Port of Houston, Tex., a liberty ship is loading the first portion of a cargo of 73,340 tons of scrap iron destined to Communist Ti to’s Yugoslavia. ’’This, I am informed,’’ said Mr. Casey, "is part of a $5 mil lion grant by ICA. The shipment was reputedly licensed on August 3, 1961 —some 3 weeks after Tito had signified that this country stands shoulder to shoulder with Khrushchev on international policy." The Texas Congressman also entered into the Congressional Record figures showing that since 1956 the United States has done $37,000 worth of trade with East Germany, $10,575,000 with Hungray, $61,288,00 with Poland, and $508,379,000 with Yugo slavia—all Communist countries. The Secretary of Commerce decides what are "strategic” materials. I w-onder—W’ere ship ment of scrap iron (such as the one leaving the Port of Houston) strategic or not to Japan, in the days before Pearl Harbor? Are industrial instruments, chemi cals, and machinery “non-strate gic?” Mr. Pelly, in introducing his bill, has observed: “If (any ma terial is needed by a Com munist country to the extent of purchasing it from the United States, it is strategic to that country.” Servicemen's Notes . . . Serving in the Far East aboard the heavy cruiser USS Saint Paul, operating out of Yokosuka, Japan, is Reed R. Tomjack, boatswain’s mate second class, j USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo S. Tomjack, O’Neill. The Saint Paul, flagship of America’s mighty Seventh Fleet, returned to Yokosuka, August 4, after making a five-day goodwill visit to Otaru, on Japan’s nothernmost island of Hokkaido, and to Sasebo on the southern ilsand of Kyushu. Crowds during the Otaru visit were the largest to tour the cruiser since it became Seventh Fleet Flagship in mid-1959. Army PFC James R. Tomlin son, son of Richard L. Tomlin son, O’Neill is participating with other personnel from the 101st Airborne Division in Exercise Swift Strike, a massive Army Air Force maneuver being con ducted in North and South Caro lina. The two-week exercise, de signed to provide training under simulated warfare conditions, is scheduled to end August 20. Tomlinson is regularly as signel as a wireman in the Mor tar Battery of the division’s 506th Infantry at Fort Campbell, Ky. He entered the Army in 1957 and was last stationed in Germany. The 22-year-old soldier is a 19571 graduate of O'Neill high school. His mother, Mrs. Doris Tomlin son, lives in Cedar Rapids MONOWI A leatherneck was graduated August 4 from Avia tion Familiarization school at the Naval Air Technical Training center, Memhis, Tenn. Marine Pvt. Thomas J. Chvala, son of Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Chvala, Monowi re ceived two weeks instruction in flight theory, aircraft handling, survival practices and fire fight ing at the school. He now is undergoing more technical train ing at another Memphis school prior to being assigned for duty with the aviation branch of the I Marini1 Corps. Before enlisting in January 1961, Chvala was graduated from Lynch high school in Lynch. Serving aboard the attack air craft carrier USS Hancock, undergoing overhaul at the Pu get Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, Wash., is James P. Barnes, aviation boatswain's mate second class, USN, son of Mrs. Ruth Barnes, Atkinson. While the Hancock is receiving a $1 million face-lifting, her crew is being trained at nearby service schools, training courses, lectures and films. The attack carrier will be equipped with improved aircraft catapults, arresting gear and a new type flight deck planking made of plywood. Its flight deck also is to be remodeled for safer and more mobile operations. The Hancock is scheduled to return to sea in the early fall. Terry P Gallagher has en listed in the U. S. Air Force, mechanical field, according to a report by T/Sgt. Bob Rasmus sen, Norfolk Air Force recruiter. He is the son of Mrs. George Winkler, O’Neill. Terry is a 1961 graduate of St. Mary’s academy. Alice's Beauty Shop 325 K. Douglas St. Phone 263 Complete Beauty Service Slimliner Reducing Machine JOHNSON DRUG Annual Vi Price Sale DESERT FLOWER HAND AND BODY LOTION LARGE $2 SIZE Johnson Drug Store Phone 118 O'Neill, Nebraska 17th Annual Boyd County and 4_H OPEN CLASS COMMERCIAL EXHIBITS Spencer, Nebr. August 28-29-30 Carnival - Rides - Band Concerts - Parade - Baseball Games - Dance MONDAY Entry Day 8:45 A.M. All departments open to receive exhibits. 11:00 A.M. All 4-H exhibits to be in except livestock. 12:00 Noon Judging of all 4-H Home Econo mics exhibits. 2:30 P.M. Demonstrations at High School. 3:00 P.M. Tractor Operators Contest (open class and 4-H) at Ball Park. 7:00 P.M. Girls’ Softball Game — Spen cer vs. Lynch. 8:30 P.M. Ball Game — Spencer Pee-Wee All-Stars vs. Butte Pee-Wees. 9:00 P.M. FREE Square Dance by the Ponca Valley Squares. WIGGIN’S FRONTIER SHOWS TUESDAY 8:45 A.M. All Stocker-Feeder Calves and Riding Horses in. 9:00 A.M. Commercial Exhibits Open. Livestock Judging—all classes. 2:00 P.M. Open Class Livestock Judging. Spencer Junior Legion vs. Lynch Jr. Legion. 3:00 P.M. Girls’ & Boys’ Judging Contests. 4:00 P.M. Horseshoe Pitching Elimination contest. (Registration at Krot ters.) 7:00 P.M. Band Concert by Spencer Band — at School Grounds. 8:30 P.M. Baseball — Spencer Town Team vs. Bonesteel Town Team. 8:30 P.M. Dress Revue at High School. WIGGIN’S FRONTIER SHOWS WEDNESDAY 9:00 A.M. All Exhibits Open. 1:30 P.M. Big Parade — Prizes. 3:00 P.M. Kid Races — Prizes. At Ball Park. Horseshoe Pitching Finals. At Ball Park. 4:30 P.M. Joint Band Concert by Butte, Lynch and Spencer Bands — on Main Street. 8:00 P.M. Don Chadwick’s “Tournament of Thrills,” at the Ball Park. 9:30 P.M. Boyd County “Women of the Year” Presentation. 10:00 P.M. Dance — Bobby Layne & his Orchestra at Community Hall. WIGGIN’S FRONTIER SHOWS WIGGINS FRONTIER SHOWS Don Chadwick's Tournament of Thrills WED., AUG. 30, 8 P.M. BALLPARK BASEBALL GAME Spencer vs. Bone steel Tuesday, Aug. 29 8:30 p.m. DANCE Wednesday, Aug. 30 10:00 p.m. Spencer Community Hall Featuring BOBBY LAYNE & ORCHESTRA BIG PARADE Floats — Floats — Floats Wednesday, Aug. 30 1:30 p.m.