I ' ^ 'w- WmMa* ' . 4tt*B£. fel^T**~ -. WUVfir rtfcMME tlight with Curt Larson and Jack McGinn on offense and Ray Fox, Steve Peterson and Rick De vali on defense. Kilcoin broke the game wide open as he took the opening kick off and raced Ho yards down the sidelines to paydirt. Curt Larson nudged over the extra point and the Eagles had an early lead oi 7-0 . Crofton was not to be ignored. Behind powerful running of full back Dimmit they had a first down on the OHS 20 yard line. It was there they stopped as Curt Larson recovered a loose bail on the m yard line. Jerry Kilcoin pickl'd Up enough yardage for the first down. On the next play wiry Jack McGinn Bprmted 72 yards for O’Neill’s second goal in the two plays they had the bail. J.arson once again added the extra point and O’Neill led 14-0. The Warriors were unable to move and were forced to punt. The Eagles could not get a drive going and four plays later Crof ton had the ball once more. Tliis tune the determined Warriors scored their only TD with Dim mit carrying it over from the 6 yard line. O'Neill fumbled once again. This time Berty recovered the ball for Crofton. Crofton fumbled several plays later and Steve Pet erson fell on the bail. O'Neill had the ball first and ten on their own 21. A steady drive by the Eagles •netted their third TD with Kil ooin climaxing the drive from ihe 15 yd. line. Larson scored his third extra point of the evening and O’Neill led 21-6. Crofton started driving once again. This time the Eagles dug in and, along with a couple nice tackle's by Rick Devall behind the line of scrimmage, the Crofton lads were forced to punt. Jerry .Nwcoin received the ball on his own 9-yard line and zigzagged down the field, stepping out of blonds on the Crofton eleven. OHS still had time to score be fore the half ended but muffed the chance when they fumbled on the rtrst play iront scrimmage. The third quarter was played mostly on defense. Crofton drove to the O’Neill 19 before the Eagles held. From there O’Neill went nowhere and had to punt with the Warriors running out the clock in the third period, OHS leading 27-6. O’Neill stopped the Warriors shortly after the fourth quarter star.ed. Quarterback Terry Kurtz finally started connecting his aer ials as he hit Rich Hill and Ivan Hurley four out of four times for 40 yards. Along with this Jack McGinn ran for 21 yards to set up the final TD. Kilcoin carried it over from the eight. McGinn failed on his try for the extra point and O Neill led 27-6. The Eagles defense tightened once mare and they stopped Crofton on their own 47 yard line. Time slipped by too fast for the Eagles. They had the ball first and goal to go on the 4 yard line as the gun sounded, ending the ball game; O’Neill victors, 27 to 6. Verdigre Clips Wausa 38-20 VERDIGRE — The Verdigre Hawks clawed in fine fashion Fri day night as they won over the Wausa Vikings on the home field 3S-20. The Hawks suffered their first loss of the season a week ago when they were defeated by Spen cer. Allen Boelter, who passed for two touchdowns and scored two other TD’s, got the game under way by scoring in the opening minutes of the game. Stymied in a fourth and four situation cm the Wausa 30. Boelter pitched to Le land Timmerman for 30 yards and the., TD. The extra point failed, and sec onds later that failure began to appear important. On the second play from scrimmage after the kickoff. Wausa’s LfWnard Kdment raced 45 yards for’a TD and Ly man Anderson’s pass to Merwynn Carlson was good for the go ahead extra point. But that turned out t < be Wuu sa's last scoring effort until late in the third quarter. In the mean time, Verdigre punched over four more to put the game on ice, and then Johnny Farmk, the speetiy sophomore half back, put Verdi gie ahead to stay the next time tiie Hawks got the ball. His 70 yand Tl) was followed by a suc ce.-sful run for the extra point and Verdigre was leading 13-7. Bceiter then stepped into the spotlight in the second period, capping a 40-yard drive with a 10-yard atrial to Timmerman and scoring his first TD of the game from thiee yards out on a sweep, thus making Verdigre a comfor table 25-7 lead at half time. Johnny Farmk took over again in the third frame, scoring from the three-yard line and coming back for the extra point. The Verdigre Hawks detenses started to leak when Wausa’s Carlson threw a 40-yard pass to Anderson standing in the end zone and Kliment drove in from the three to narrow the margin to 32-20 in the fourth quarter. At this point Allen Boelter tucked the game away for good with a one-yard plunge to end a 61 yard scoring drive. Both teams were [penalized only five yards for offside. Wausa’s Handel Andersen and Bruce Johnson orew special praise for their playing while Marvin Sukup sparked Verdigre's line play on offense and defense. The last game of the season was played here with Butte Wednesday evening. Lynch Defeats Spencer in Game Friday LYNCH — A fumble behind the goal line by Spencer Friday night gave Lynch its first touchdown of the evening and with this inspir ing beginning, went on to defeat Spencer 19-12. Spencer received at the opening of the game and was unable to keep the ball on downs so Lvnch took over. The Lynch Eagles car ried the bail on downs to Spen cer's goal line but failed to score and Spencer again took the ball over, ending the first quarter. Shortly after, Spencer fumbled behind the goal line and Lynch’s recovery ended the scoring for the second quarter. Lynch earned another TD in the third quarter and Spencer scored twice, neither team converting for the extra point. The score at this point of the game was 13-12. In the fourth quarter the Eagles held off a threatening Spencer team and when in possession of the ball, made another touchdown which resulted in the final score, 19-12. Outstanding offensive scoring for the Eagles were by Larry Lanman and Joe Micanek. Paul Ohri and Lon Kopecky scored the Pirate touchdowns on short plunges. Mrs. F. Wilson Named Prexy of Band Boosters Mre. Floyd Wilson was elected president of the O’Neill Band Boosters October 17 at a general meeting held in the public school band room. Mrs. W B. Gillespie is the retiring president. A unanimous ballot was. .cast for Mrs. Wilson and these of ficers: Mrs. Don Franklin, vice president; Mrs. Joe Dufek, sec retary, and Mrs. John Enke. treasurer. The new president ap pointed Mmes. Laurence Havnes, Leigh Reynoldson. Herman Janz ing and J. L. McCarville jr., to the board of directors. Retiring members of the board are Mmes. Virgil Tomlinson, Joe Stutz, Joe McLeish and Ray Bosn. Mmes. Norman Gonde ringer. Joe Stutz. John Pitham and Robert Larson were ap pointed to the uniform commit tee. Mrs. D. L. Franklin reported on the band trip made by the combined bands of the public school and St. Mary’s to the Dal las Symphony performance in Omaha, v\fcich was sponsored by the O’Neill Band Boosters. Duane Miller told the group that of the 142 students in in strumental music this year, 58 are in the public school band and 31 in St Mary's band He alsc stated that the State Music Clinic will be held November 18, 19 and 20 in Fremont. The selling of fruit cakes is to be the fund raising project for the year. Mrs. Rex Wilson was appointed chairman of this pro ject. Mrs. Tomlinson and Mrs. Stub? were in charge of refreshments. The next general meeting will be in February. O'Neill High Cancels Game At Plainview Coach Jake Hawley announced Tuesday that the game to be played November 10 with Plain view has been re-scheduled in order that the O’Neill high school team may travel to Chadron for the Rangeland conference game to be played November 11. The original date for the Plain view game did not allow enough travel time for the team and the re-scheduling was therefore re quested. The game will be held November 9, 1962. Coach Hawley expressed his appreciation and that of school officials for Plain views cooperation. O’Neill high school has won the east division championship and therefore is eligible to play the west division winner which is expected to be Chadron pending the outcome of the Chadron Rushville game Friday night. There is a possibility that Gordon might be the opponent if Chadron should lose to Rushville. The O’Neill and Chadron game will be played at 1:30 MST (2:30 p.m. O’Neill time). Verdigre Co-op Names Officers VERDIGRE — Members of the Farmers Co-operative Associa tion of Verdigre held their 47th annual meeting in the XCBJ hall Friday with a good atten dance. Alfred Cemousek and James J. Mott, who is serving his 20th term, were re-elected for three year terms Guest speakers were William Sorensen, sales manager of the Farmers Union, Omaha, and Harry* Smith, a representa itvc- ui mt: oictie iLAcnange. The financial report was read, showing over half a million dol lar business conducted the past year. Chairman Dave Nelson pre sided at the meeting. Additional board members are Frank Pierce. Otto Uhlir, Louis Skokan and Edward Dobry, secretary. A luncheon was served by the members and to the school faculty and school members. Sandhills Country Is Tourist Attraction The Sandhills cattle country figured as an interesting place to visit for tourists, according to the results of survey check points made at 11 towns in Nebraska in cluding O’Neill. Sixty-three percent of the out of-state tourists said they were stopping in Nebraska and the average stop was two and one half days. Three percent of the visitors said they were interested in seeing livestock. Twenty-six percent stated they planned to visit historical points of interest. World War I Vets Hold Meeting Fifty members of the Veterans of World War I oi-ganization met at the Legion hall October 16 at which time separate meetings were held by the Veterans and Auxiliary. At the close of the business session, the groups united for a social hour of cards and visiting. Hostesses were Mrs. Jese Wilis, Emmet. Mrs. Ray Tucker, Page, Mrs. Pete Hertford and Mrs. Edward *Flood. The decorations and lunch were in the Haloween motif. The next meeting will be November 20 at the Legion hall. Mrs. Hansen Is New Band Mothers Head BUTTE — Mrs. William Han sen was elected president of the Band Mothers at a meeting Octo ber 18 in the Butte band room. Other officers are Mrs. Ray Honke. vice president, and Mrs. Curt EDwanger. secretary and treasurer. Past president, Mrs. Dave Soper, had charge of the meeting. Movies were shown of the band marching in Lincoln by David Morgan and Fred Grim ne, superintendent. Cardinals Suffer First Defeat As Pender Rolls to 31-12 Victory The Academy Cardinals suffer ed their first defeat as they los a hard fought contest to Pende Friday 31-12. The game feature* hard running, fine blocking, an< rugged defensive play, on the par of both teams. The Cards put forth their bes effort of the season but jus couldn’t match the odds. Pendej scored early in the game as thej marched for a TD foliowmg ita opening kickoff. The Cards ah*, proved that they could move tht ball and moved to toe 7 yd lint only to have it called because tht play was run from a spread for mation. A fumble on live 12-yd line halted another drive. .Pen ler was unable to move the ball after their first tirivi and St. Mary’s again moved in to contention only to be stopped l’-u yds short of a TD on a fourth down iry. Sail refusing to quit the Cards stormed back in the closing minutes of the first hall and seemingly had their touch down as Gene Shoemaker plung ed 7 yds before being hit as he entssed the goal tine, only to have the officials rule the ball dead on the ti inch line and time ran out before they could score. The 2nd half found the Cards coming apart at the seams dur ing the end of the 3rd quarter and start of the final period. As results of a couple of bad breaks, seme crazy calls and an intercei> tion the befuddled Cards allowed Pender to race to 4 quick TDS before they regrouped and settled down. Fine running by Ray Be lina and Gene Shoemaker plus Some Dicture blocking bv Relimi put some life into the Cardinals attack as they hit paydirt twice in the final period. Gene Shoe maker got the first score on a 6 yd run, following a beautiful 69 yd run by Belina, Belina picked up the other counter on a 10 yd sweep, set up by a pass inter ception by Tom Wanser. Another interception this time by Jun Sul livan again put SMA in conten tion but time ran out. First downs found the Cards on top ll-to but trailing in yardage 240-278. The Cards, hampered by injuries to start with, lost two more regulars this game as Tom Wanser and Terry Tomjack will both be out for the remainder of the season. Next Wednesday the Cards play host to Spalding Academy in then final game of the year. Spalding lost bat one game to date, that being a close decision to Scotia, one of the powers of the southern area. The Irish feature a big team operating off a single wing, and should give the local fans another fine game to watch. VERDIGRE — Lt. Col. Ben jamin C. Marshall, a Verdigre native, the son of Orville A. Cook, has been named field com mander, defense atomic support agency and security officer, of the United States Air Force Post in New Mexico. A graduate of Verdigre high school in 1935, the 19-year service veteran was a pilot during WW n, flying 36 missions in the European theatre operations. He has also been assigned to the SAC training command, far east air force in the Pacific and has attended command and staff col lege. He was transferred here from a tour of duty at Manzano Base, Alburquerque, N. Mex., where he served as director of the intelli gence and security division. Lt. Col. Marshall, his wife, and three children, reside on Sandia Base, N. Mex. Orville McKim III In S. D. Hospital OrviUe McKim is receiving medical care in the Gettysburg hospital, Gettysburg, S. D., after becoming ill w.th pleurisy pneumonia October 17 while working in that area. His wife visited him there the day after he entered the hospi tal. returning to O’Neill Thurs day. Friday she received a phone call from the hospital stating that Mr. McKim’s condition had be come more serious and she re turned to Gettysburg, remaining until he showed an improvement. Their children. Dick and Lonnie, and Mrs. Gene O’Neill and Mr. O'Neill visited him Sunday. It is hoped he can return home this weekend. Frank Dusek Farm Sells at Auction VERDIGRE - A 240-acre farm, belonging to the Frank Dusek estate, and located six and one-half miles south of Verdigre, was sold at auction last week for $77.25 per acre. The purchaser was Reynold Fuchtman. Verdigre. There were five bidders present at the auc tion. Possession will be given the new owner March 1, 1962. Orchard Defeats Elgin i In Friday Night Game I ORCHARD - The Orchard t team defeated the Elgin Eagles Friday evening. 7-6, on the home field. This was the fifth victory for the Orioles. Royal Hosts Club Women ROYAL — Approximately 135 persons attended the Antelope County Achievement Day held in Royal Friday in the new school auditorium. The welcome was given by Mrs. George F. Sprout, County chairman. Group singing was led by Mrs. Art Ahlers, who also presented a vocal solo during the showing of slides of the Holy Land. The slides were presented by Mrs. Arlene Lisle, Neligh, taken on her recent tour. Installation of officers was con ducted by Mrs. Lloyd Bearinger. The 1962 officers are Mrs. Har old Bearinger, president; Mrs. 1 )uard Dempster, vice chairman; Mrs. Furstenau, secretary, and Mrs. Roy Schmidt, treasurer. There are 21 clubs in the county with 236 members. The committee in charge of arrange ments were Mmes. Harold Bea ringer, Dave Schwager, Lyle Medcalf and Wayne Shrader. Injured in Accident At Lowell, Ore. CLEARWATER - A1 Smith, 25, the son-in-law of a former Clear water resident, Mrs. Mildred Jones Hoskins, was injured ser iously in a car-pickup accident at Lowell, Ore. last week. Smith was hospitalized for care of a fractured hip, bruises and cuts. Two of the other occupants were killed an 1 others were bad ly injured. Smi'h is the father of four children. An aunt, Mrs. Ar chie Wolfe, was notified of the accident. Earleys Plan to Attend Convention in Nevada Mr. and Mrs. James F. Earley are planning to attend the Mobil Dealer convention in Las Vegas, Nev., November 1 and 2. More than 1,500 dealers from all across the United states are expected to attend the conclave. Social activities will include a special luncheon honoring the wives, show reservations and prominent guest speakers. Inman News By Mrs. .James McMahan Leslie Tompkins and daughter, Mrs. Elmer Kruse, left Sunday for Grand Island and Hastings before returning to their home in Kelso, Wash. They had been here for the funeral of Leon Tompkins. Mrs. Josie Kopecky and Mrs. Otto Retke visited Mr. and Mrs. R. B. South Sunday evening. Daughters of the Zion RLDS church met Tuesday with Mrs. Josie Kopecky for their regular meeting. The afternoon was spent working cn year books. Ihe hos tess served lunch to the group at tne dose of the afternoon. Mrs. John Buhlmann and Dean, Bartlett, visited Mr. and Mrs. James Banks and Roger Friday afternoon. Harvey Tompkins, Waverly, came Monday to spend a few days with Ins mother, Mrs. Leon Tompkins, and looking after busi ness. Dr. Charles Tompkins re turned to his home in Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday after attending the funeral of his father, Leon Tompkins. She was accompanied to Inman by her sister, Mrs. Clif ford Penn, who is visiting Mrs. Leon Tompkins, Mr. and Mrs. R. R. South and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Juracek and family, Orchard, and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Snyder and , daughter, O'Neill, visited Mrs. Ray Siders Sunday. i i -w_u__i I -»*«-** j uk/ucti gia Heroic. N( rfolk Beauty school students, spent the weekend vis iting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. > David Morsoach and Mr. and Mis. George Herold. Mrs. Mary Tomlinson, Norfolk, has been visiting a few days here and in O’Neill. Joe Peters, Norfolk, spent a couple of days lasf week with his family, Woodrow Gaughenb2ugh has re turned from Denver, Colo., where he spent a few days on business. Fort Randall News Janice Kirwan Fnedolf and Clarinda Pearson were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Olga and Mauritz Beng tson. Mrs. Bill Soukup and family and Mrs. Arden Johnson, Spencer, were Sunday dinner gues*,s at the Melvin Anderson heme. Joe and Jerry Kirwan visited at the Ed Boeder home Friday evening. Charles Nyquist and John Kir wan visited at the Alvin docker home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Haiamann and Jill were Saturday evening supper guests at the Bob Haos mann home. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thomas of rural 3cnesteel were also supper guests. Mr. Ferd Weibelhaus, Fairfax, visited at the home of his da ugh IHt. 1 ahum where elk arc plentiful that this fine head was a novelty and caused a great do I of Interest among the local resldoits. ter, Mr. and Mrs. Tom D, nlin Sunday. Mrs. LeRoy Nyquist and La vonne, Spencer, visited Saturday afternoon at the Walt Nyquist home. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hausmann and family. Bo nested, were Sun day afternoon visitors and coffee guests at the G. R. Kirwan home. Mr. Fingle OLson was a Sunday afternoon visitor at the home of Olga anti Mauritz Bengston. Joe and Jerry Kirwan visited at the Tom Soulek home Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hausmann visited at the Louie Jsnousrk home Thursday evening. Harry and Louie attended the Knights of Columbus meeting in Fairfax later in the evening. Mr. and Mrs. George Gaskill, Albion, and Dan Kirwan were Tuesday dinner guests at the G. R. Kirwan home. Mr. and Mrs. Duane Kirwan and Freddie were Sunday supper guests at the Dan Kirwan home. Olga and Mauritz Bengtson were Wednesday evening visitors at the Cecil Mashino home. Don Olson and Gaylord were Monday callers at the G. R. Kir wan home. Mrs. Len Havranek and Mrs. Neil Bjornscn, Lynch, were Tues day callers of Mrs. Harry Haus mann. Cli«a OCIIJ All Wdil, u unit Jonas, George Gaskill, Dan, Phil an 1 Jim Kirwan were Saturday dinner guests at the Phil Kirwan home in Gregory. Janice Kirwan was a Sunday supper guest at the home of Ol ga Bengtson. Mrs. Walt Nyquist, Mrs. Melvin Kirwan, Mrs. G. R. Kirwan, Mrs. Ed Cassidy, Mrs. Dan Kirwan, Mrs Gus Adam, Sharon Adam and Janice Kirwan helped serve the Boat Club Banquet Tuesday eve ning at the Pickstown School. Many from this community at tended the Chili ajpper on Sat urday evening in Pickstown. The proceeds are to go to the Teen Club being started for the teen age students of Pickstown high school. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hausmann and Jill were Sunday dinner guests at the G. R. Kirwan home. Some of the young folks from this community attended a fare well party at the Pickstown Le gion Hal] Tuesday evening in hon or of Audr Stevens. Audr was for merly of Iceland and has been making her home in Pickstown with Mr. and Mrs. Stewart. She went to Kansas City Mo. Susan Kirwan spent the week end at h.me with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kirwan. Maper News By Mrs. John Schonebaum Mr. and Mrs. W'alter Ahier3 and family were Sunday dinner guests in the Wayne Ahlers home. Guests in the A tiers home to help * Wayne ce.ebrate his birthday t were Mr. and Mrs. August Ah ler, Mr. and Mrs. John Scbone baum and Daniel and Mr. and t Mrs. LeRcy Pceilot and family j Osmond. Jack Bentzsen took his daugh ter, Judy, to Sioux Falls, S. D.j Sunday where she will attend i beauty school. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Gage and Michael Gage, all of Seattle, Wash., and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Dvorak, Bonesteel, were Satur day visitors in the Edward Pep pel home. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Poeilet and family, Osmond, were Sunday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Au gust Ahlers. Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rei.sselman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Katzner and family went to Wayne Saturday to attend the homecoming. The 9-isie Spahn family receiv ed a letter from Mrs. Neal Mew whirther that her husband is im proving at the St. Joseph hospital in Sioux City. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Arends and Mary, Deadwood, S. D., were Fri day and Saturday overnight guests in the Edward Peppel \ home. They went to Vermillion Saturday where they attended ; Dakota Day as their daughter, | Cheryl, ; t ends tlu* university. Hu- Ted Ullrich lamiiy, Her rick, S. !>., weie S. lurday supper guests in the William Uiii.cu home. Letlia Ami Audiss, Bonesteel, S. D., and Donald E. Goodman, Naper, son of Mr. and Mrs. Will iam Goodman sr„ were 'amUxl m marriage on Oct her tl at 2 pan. .it the Congri gut ions 1 church, with the Kev. Pei nu n of ficiating. A weodmg reception was held for 120 at the Chur. h parlors at 2:30. Tin- couple arc Jiving m a trailer home were •Sunday dinner guests in the John i h.(. iu. (if tiic, Mr and Mrs. John Ulmer, Sut ton, and Mr. and Mrs. John Nica lou>, I? it—, were Sunday supper guests m the Mary Niealous and » rn Lmi ! n me. Mrs Lawrence Nagel and g; mid children and Mrs. Christina Wind meyer were Thursday dinner guests in the Barney Smith home in . urke, v I). Mrs Carl V gt re elved word that her father, Chris Carlson, Belle Fourehe, S. D. died Friday morning. Mrs. Barbara Vogt is staying with Carl and family •while Mrs. Carl is at Belle Fourshe. of Old Shoes... . . . Boy’s shoes. Where have they taken him? Which paths has he followed? Where is he going? ... the bright path of honor? ... or the clouded one of de linquency? 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