Lincoln. N*ora**a STATE U1ST SOC Your ff» 2 9 1981 LI :jcol .. .=. . Farm Sale _ _ PfYNTTFD - North Central IVV/I 1 X X l_/l\ In Thit Issue Nebraska "The Voice of the Beef Empire"-North-Central Nebraska's BIGGEST Newspaper _Volume 81—Number 44 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, February 22, 1962 Seven Conti Ewing Boxers Win Berth In Tourney at Chicago u«eiu» Jack McGinn, bantam weight, and Ewing's Butch Po fahl, middleweight, will go to the Golden Glove Tournament of Champions February 28, 27 and 21$ at Chicago as Midwest Champions. The two boxers, fighting on the Norfolk American Legion team which won the team championship award Saturday night in Omaha, battled their way through three matches to reach the .Midwest Champion ship tiili-M. Pol.ilil was the win ner of the Sammy Williams Memorial Trophy for Outstand ing Fighter. Friday evening McGinn easily flattened his opponent Warren Leschinsliky, Grand Island, with a 43-second TKO. The sum-finals and finals were fought Saturday night and McGinn had the first contest which was another easy one for him — a decision over Chuck Hernandez, Sidney. His final bout was a tough one with Dawe Magdaleno, Minatare, and both fighters handed out a great deal of punishment before Jack dccisioned him. Pofahl took his first two bouts with knockouts. He threw a left right cormbinatkin to Bill Talbot, Doane coLlege athlete, missing with the first punch but landing his second to end the duel after 1:08. In the semi-finals he achieved a major upset when he sent Swa nee Lee, Omaha, to the canvas late in the round. It became a TKO when Lee beat the count but turned his back on Pofahl to clutch the rope. His championship came when he decisioned Sarge Olivo, Hold rege, and cinched his outstand ing U'Cphy award. Roger Pofahl reached the hea vy-weight semifinals after de cisioning Ron Hardy, Sidney. He then tangled with Buzz Traax, Lincoln Legion, and won on split decision. He lost in the finals with James Williams, Omaha, ■who scored a TKO by dropping the Ewing fighter with a left to the head in the third. Pofahl got to his feet before the 10-count but was too wobbly to continue. Clearwater’s Dale Hixson de cisioned Jim Manning, Grand Is land, in the light-heavy division to move up to the semi-finals where he tangled with John Gat us, Omaha, and lost in a deci sion. Clearwater Lad Is Boys Stater CLEARWATER — Richard Twiss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wal lace Twiss, has been named by the American Legion as its re presentative to Boys State at Lin coln in June. Dallas Schnabel, son of Mrs. L. C. Schnabel, has been named as alternate. ■ Class D Tournament Action Postponed Due to Snowstorm The District Class *‘D” tourna ment which got underway Mon day night in O’Neill has been postponed for later in the week due to the snowstorm which struck in this area Tuesday morning. In Monday night play Page de feated Najier 55-50 in overtime; Lynch won over Brunswick 65-28, and Inman was the victor over Orchard 62-44. I me to the early printing of The Frontier this week, lack of time is responsible for the shortage of information regarding the games. When play resumes Royal (which drew a bye) will be pair ed with Page, and Lynch and Inman will be contestants. Rites Held for Mrs. J. French At Page Sat. PAGE — Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the Page Methodist church for Mrs. Jennie French, 88, who died Wednesday evening, Feb. 14, at St. Anthony’s hospital in O’ Neill. The Rev. Robert Linder con ducted the services. Burial was made at Page. Jennie Douglas Moffat, daugh ter of the late John and Eliza ' Moffat, was born at Gorham, N. Y., April 20, 1873. At 12 years she moved to Nebraska with her parents and they settled on a relinquishment on a homestead east of Page. On December 28, 1898 she was united in marriage to Wallace H. French. Except for about 10 years at Eugene. Ore., their en tire married life was spent in the vicinity of Page. To them were born three laughters. One daugh ter, Isabel, preceded her parents in death. As a young girl she became a member of the Presbyterian church but transferred to the Methodist church at her marri age. She was active in church af fairs as long as her health per mitted. Surviving her are two daugh ters, Alice, O'Neill, and Mrs. Alton Braddock, Page, one grand daughter. Mrs. Bob Stevison, Lincoln; two great grandchildren and one brother, Newell Moffat, Los Angeles, Calif. Pallbearers were Harold Heiss, Ivan Heiss, Kenneth Heiss, Mel vin Smith, Elmer Trowbridge and George Clasey. Relatives and friends from out of town who attended the funeral services were Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stevison and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Brouse, Lincoln, Mrs. O. W. French and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Petersen, O'Neill. ST. MARY’S ROYALTY was crowned at the Hearts Ball Friday •veiling in the academy gym. King and queen (center) were Jim Decker and Jean Devoy, seniors. Their attendants were (i. to r.) Marvin Peters, Charles Oorkle and Jerry Done hoe, royal pair, Ellen Stutz, Marilyn Donohoe and Mildred Schmitz. •Innior attendants were (I. to r.) dean Marie Pruss, Bob Stuifbergen, (ierard Dzlowgo and Ann Marie Pribil. School Dismissed Due to Storm O’Neill public school and St. Mary’s academy dismissed classes Tuesday afternoon at 2 pm. due to the heavy snow storm in this area. Many postponements were caused by the storm. Both the basketball tournaments were postponed for later in the week— Class "D” being played at O’ Neill wall continue play Wednes day and Thursday, weather per mitting. If the weather is still in clement the tournament will re sume Thursday and Friday. Class “C” at Lynch was post poned Tuesday and will resume play Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, weather permitting. If the storm continues, the second night games will be held Thurs day. Members of the local band who left O'Neill in the bus Tuesday morning to attend the SAC band concert at Ainsworth, returned to O'Neill at noon Tuesday, after having been stopped by the patrol and notified of the failure of the SAC band to reach Ainsworth due to the storm. "DOWN GOES LESCfflNSKY” — as "Irish” r. E. M. Gleeson as inemlier* of the sub-committee. Reports of the sub-committee on curriculum, enrollment and physical plant wen* given. It was noted that each year the grade school uses more of the spac e previously used by the high school. The curriculum sub-committee reported that the laboratory facilities of the science depart ment were*, in their opinion, very inadequate as well as the wood work shop. It was also recom mended that several additional courses be added to the curricu lum such as speech and higher mathematics. Another general meeting of the Citizens' Committee is scheduled for March 12. O Neill Scouts Plan Annual Good Turn Day Cub and Hoy Scouts of the Covered Wagon area council, Hoy Scouts of America, are presently making plans to conduct their annual "Good Turn Day" for the handicapped at Goodwill Indus tries. Saturday, Mar. 3, the Cub Scouts of Packs 210 and 283, under the leadership of Cubmast ers Harry Spall and Frank Shefl, will distribute a Scout "Good Turn" bag to all homes in O’ Neill for the collection of such materials as wearable cothing, bedding, shoes, appliances and small household articles. The bags will be colected Sat urday, Mar. 10, by the Hoy Scouts with Scoutmasters Joe McLeish and John McCarville. Stuart Legion to Present Revue STUART — Days of the Gay 90’s will be recalled in song, dances and fun when the Stuart American Legion Post and Auxili ary unit present their Gay 90 s Revue at the Stuart auditorium Sunday afternoon and evening. Proceeds of the show will be used by the Legion for several projects in the post's community service program. The matinee will begin at 2 p.m., and the eve ning show will be at 8 p.m. rhtw more teachers have re sign? *d from the O'Neill Put>’le seiwsils, bringing lo four (la* mini resignation* Since last week's school isHtni meeting when Sian Williamson * letter of resigna tion was accepted. Ah urn Hamm and Richard Van Valin have re signed Mtsa Berger, who resigned earlier, was a first grade teacher, Williamson taught mathematics and science, Van Valin taught German and science and Miss Hamm was vocal music instruc tor. All other teachers tn the sys tem have been offend contracts for tile 1962-63 school year In other action the Ismrd aie proved a ts*»*t of $MM> t nmially for degree elementary teachers instead of the $:gM) raise original ly approved, litis was done to bring elementary teacher* up to grade (aster anti to reduce some of the disparity between element ary and high school degree teacher*. Principal Marvin Miller re ceived a $fjO() imost in puy also when the Isiard voted him 16,000 salary for the coming year. Just before the meeting closed George Hammond moved u> double the salary of the school tmard for the 1962-63 year. The motion was approved unanimously just before adjournment. Ed Gallagher Named To Dean's Honor List Edward Gallagher was named to the Dean s Honor list at Hegis college, Denver. Colo., for his scholastic achievements during tiie first semester. He is tiie son of Mr and Mrs James Gallagher and is in his junior year. Sale Dates Claimed WEDNESDAY, Feb 2H Don AND LESL LINES, owners, 29 head of cuttle, mostly milk rows, farm machinery, hay and miscel laneous goods and some house hold goods. At the place located 3 miles west and 1 mile- north of Chamliers. Merlin Grossnlcfc laus, auctioneer. Chandlers State Bank, clerk. FEB. 23 MR, AND MRS. JOE SCRIPTER CIjOSING OUT SALE. 5 miles north of Atkinson on Highway 11 43 head of rattle, 28 hogs, full line of machinery and irrigation equipment. Roy Kirwan, Ed Thorin, Chuck Ma hony auction service. MAR 14 ALVIN A ALICE JOHNSON CIiOSING OUT SALE. 7 miles south and 2 east of Chambers or 3 west and 1 north of Hoerle’s station. Complete line of machinery, 20 head of dairy cattle and vane buildings. Mer lin Grossnicklaus. auctioneer. Chambers State Bank, clerk. Watch The Frontier for complete listing. MAR 19 REFEREE'S SALE, 400 ACRES LAND. 2% miles west and 2 miles north of Chambers. Sale at 2 p m. at the courthouse- in O'Neill. John R Gallagher, referee. Wm. W. Grif fin, attorney. See ad for com plete details. Take Advantage JOf Big Savings During Dollar Days In O'Neill This Weekend FK DOMINO ASTER 24, k>t 16, shown by Fred Krujjman, O’Neil] was chosen m Grand Champion bull at the 25tb annual Holt County Hereford Breeders’ Association show and sale held Tuesday in O’ NeilL