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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (March 15, 1962)
■■iuska sta:. ustoMCal, mioirrt Lincoln, N*bra**ut Your MA^ 1 9 ml STATE HIST SOC TOur ' LINCOLN• NE3R. Fa"" Sale Newspaper Sixteen Pages XXX in , , North Control Th“ '“ue Nebraska "The Voice of the Beef Empire"-North-Central Nebraska's BIGGEST Newspaper __Volume 81—Number 47 _O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, March 15, 1962 St. Patrick's Day l.<l s note — With St. Patrick's Day coining Saturday the I run tier believe* it would be good to give serious thought to this special day. Having this in mind we asked the Ue\. Robert Duffy to submit an explanation of the religious honor |>aid St. Patrick. By The Rev. Rnliert Duffy At 9:00 o’clock, the morning of March 17. 1962, a Solemn High Mass will lie sung in Saint Patrick's Church, O'Neill, in honor of Hie Patron Saint of the parish. On this day each year, many honors are paid to the man called the Apostle of Ireland. A brief look at hi.s life from ancient history books will give us a clue as to the reasons of the festivities of March 17. According to the most reliable of sources, Patrick was born in Kilpatrick, near Dunbarton, in Scotland, in the year ."iX7 AD. At the age of sixteen he was captured by marauding Irish pirates, carried away from hi.s home land, and sold into slavery in the land we now call Ireland. filmooi oiv 1 _ tU.. f Tv—..1.1 chieftain, acting as any slave would act. Getting an opportunity to escape, he did so and returned to his native country-now filled with the desire to enter a life of service to God and especially to the people of Ireland, the people who had been his masters. After years of spiritual and intellectual preparation, Patrick was sent back to the island by Pope Saint Celestine I, with the mission and the task of gathering the inhabitants into the one fold of Christ. He and his companions landed once again on the shores of the hostile land in the year 433. The actual work among the pagans was difficult and tedious. But by the grace of God and the efforts of Patrick and his followers the paganistic rites and practices of the people were slowly changed, and they learned of the existence of the true God. Patrick went the length and the breadth of the island, unfolding Divine Truth as he travelled. On the 17th of March, 493, after the last sacraments had been administered, Patrick received the summons to his eternal reward. He was buried in a chieftain's fort-the place where, in later years, the Cathedral of Down arose. Such was the life of Patrick. Why is the color green so associated with the Irish? Green is the color of a shamrock and with this simple stem and its three leaves, Patrick taught the pagans of the existence of the One God and the Three Divine Persons-the mystery of the Trinity. Saint Patrick’s Day then is principally and primarily a day of religious honor and respect to a man, a saint now enjoying the vision of God in heaven. We honor the man, the saint who, with the help of God, Christianized a pagan nation so thoroughly that it has remained true to the Church through all succeeding genera tions. Armory Building To Be Started In Few Days Construction will be started in a few days on the National Guard armory building, according to word from Joe McCarville. Washington officials approved the contract and it has been re turned to Lincoln where it was presented to the low-bid contrac tors. Construction is to start within 10 days from Monday. Federal participation in the cost of the armory will amount to $49,737. The Geer-Melkus Construction company, Grand Island, was the low bidder for the contract, at a total of $141,843. School District Merger Doesn't Get Approval Merging of Districts 60, 70 and 100 has been disapproved at this time by the Antelope County Re organization board. The school districts proposed for the merger are located south west of Clearwater. Sale Dates Claimed MAR. 19 — REFEREES 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. ■wroMT ■ r a/ —s, ufr. a Child Bitten by Dog Friday at Newport MEEK — Debbie, four-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Craig Connell, Newport, was bitten by a dog Friday and three stitches were required to close the wound located near her eye. Her doctor advised taking shots for 14 days and not wait tor test returns on the dog as the wound was near the brain. Mrs. Connell is the former Vera Ernst, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Ernst, O’Neill. Adam Tindalls Observe 50th Wedding Date ATKINSON — Mr. and Mrs. Adam Tindall sr., will observe their golden wedding anniversary Saturday, Mar. 17, by holding op en house at the Eadaville Evange lical United Brethren church near Akron, la., from 2 to 4 p.m. The Tindalls are presently at Atkinson but are going to Iowa this week. Their son and two daughters reside near Akron and will be present for the reception. They take this means of invit ing their friends and relatives to attended the open house Satur day. County's Red Cross Quota Is $2,091 Holt county has been given a quota of $2,091 to be raised dur ing the Red Cross fund drive in March. The campaign was officially op ened Wednesday, Mar. 7, by Gov ernor Frank Morrison who pro claimed March as “Red Cross Month”. «•»-- s; a jw O >E1LL BO\ SCOl TS Saturday helped in the Goodwill collection of old clothes and toys desnite heavy snows that blanketed the area. Here is part of the pickup operation in the residential aS! Indn.duals furnished cars and trucks for the pickup, the bags were stored at Booth Transfer ware house, and \alentine Motor line Sunday took the bigs to Sioux City. FOR HIRE—One "do-it-yourself" rescue kit, complete with cask. You furnish the ingredients. Linda Eacker Dies Enroute To Hospital EWING — A I3-year-old gir Linda Eacker, died Sunday nigh in a car while enroute to th< Antelope Memorial hospital a Neligh. Her parents, Mr. and Mrs Thomas Eacker, became alarme< at her sudden illness and th< young girl was taken immediate ly to the hospital. However, Lin da was pronounced dead on ar rival and cause of death was at tributed to a “quick” pneumonia Linda is survived by her par ents; two brothers, Gary anc Lonnie; two sisters, Mary Lym and Laurie Jo, and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Eacker, al at Ewing. Five Candidates Announced for Third District CLEARWATER — John A. Hoff man, Clearwater, has filed for th< Democratic nomination to cong ress from the third district. Jack Brogan, Keystone, Demo crat, will also be on the primarj ticket for this district. Don Glanc and Dave Martin, North Platte have filed for the third district or the Republican ticket. Another filing for the third dis trict is Dr. John A. Campbell, Central City, physician and sur geon, former medical missionary to the Congo. Dr. Campbell is a republican. He formerly lived in Omaha where his father was a railroad conductor, and he grad uated from the University of Ne braska College of Medicine. _J If the tradition luck of the Irish holds O’Neill will be filled with j leprechauns Saturday as the “lit , tl people of Erin” come to town to see the Fenian moon shot. A big day is planned in the observance of St. Patrick’s day and will go off as scheduled if the weather permits. First on the slate for the day will be the contest for the best 1 dressed leprechaun with a total ; of $30 in prizes. First place will win $10, second, $7.50, third and fourth, $5 each, and fifth, $2.50. This contest is open to all child ren under 13 years of age resid ing in the O’Neill trade area. Youngsters should meet at the K. C. hall at 10:30 a.m. Sat urday for the leprechaun event. Weather permitting the judging will be at the site of the moon shot north of the traffic lights. In case of bad weather, judg ing will be in the K. C. hall. Each youngster who enters will receive ice cream treats from Meadow Gold and balloons from Old Home bread and perhaps other gifts. The Fenian moonshot is sched uled to follow the leprechaun judging contest. The last ship ment of fuel has been received and the missile now is standing in the gantry. Countdown will start early Saturday morning in O’Neill’s first attempt to get an Irishman into orbit. The O Neill Public School pep band will play during the launch ing of the rocket. In the afternoon two free showings of the film “God’s Own Cow Country” are slated in the K. C. Hall. The film tells ■ ■ mm m the story of cattle industry in the sandhills. The film does not dwell on any particular phase of the ranching industry nor in any particular place or ranch in the area. Foot age was taken at a number of ranches in the Sandhills region. Following the showings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. free coffee and doughnuts will be served by the O'Neill Chamber of Commerce. Other events of the day include an old fiddlers contest and a blarney stone exhibit at Joe Lan gan’s tavern, green horses and some as yet unanounced attrac tions. An extra added attraction will be the winning of Paddy’s Pig, a Kelly green porker that will be given to the person guessing closest to the pig’s weight as of 5 p.m. Saturday. Entry blanks will be available at local business places. Weigh ing of the pig will be at 5 p.m. and his actual weight posted, near the stop lights. Money for the prizes in the leprechaun contest and to defray expenses was contributed by 0 Neill Livestock market, O’Neill drug, Schaffer Ranches, Inc., L. D. Putnam, John R. Gallagher, Norb Uhl, Fred Saunto, Bill' Murray, Lindberg’s Firestone, McCarvilles, S. & S Farm Sup ply, J. C. Penney Co., J. M. Mc Donald’s, Mac’s Bar, O’Neill Auto, Virgil Laursen Insurance, Joe Grutsch, O’Neill National bank, Coast to Coast store, Don’s Bar, Johnson Jewelry, Dick’s Bar, Gillispie Appliance, Fritz’s Tavern, Fourth Street Garage, Bill Belik’s Tavern, McIntosh Jewelry, T. M. Harrington, Pete Hertford, Johnson Drug, Apparel Shop, Coyne Hardware, Joe Lan gan Pool Hall, Joe McLeish. Herman Holcombs Feted At Chambers Sunday CHAMBERS — Approximately 90 persons braved the snow storm Saturday afternoon to attend an open house observance held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Holcomb on their 50th wedding anniversary. The affair was planned by their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Holcomb, and was held in the Chambers Methodist church. Seated at the honored couple's table were six persons who had been present at Mr. and Mrs. Holcomb's wedding 50 years ago. Present were Arthur Tangeman. Mrs. R. M. Burtwistle, Alvin Tangeman, Mr. and Mrs. A. D. Miller and Mrs. Dell Wintermote, all of near Chambers. Mrs. Don Reeder, Casper, Wyo.. and Mrs. E. C. Wintermote cut and served the tiered anniversary cake. Mrs. Roy Miller poured punch and Mrs. Vernon Smith presided at the coffee service. Gale Holcomb, a grandson, had cnarge of the guest book. Vocal entertainment was pro vided by Mrs. Sam Burtwistle, Jerry and Danny McCienahan and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald McCiena han. Gary Holcomb, another grandson, read a poem. Many congratulatory cards and tele phone messages were received by the couple. Herman and Pearl Holcomb were married March 10, 1912 at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tangeman. near Chambers. The bridegroom's parents were Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Holcomb. The couple have lived on a farm two miles east and two mLes north of Chambers all their marred life. They enjoy fish ing and traveling, and have tak en vacation trips to all parts of the United States except the ex treme northeast. The Holcombs have the one son, LeRoy, and two grandchild ren, Gary and Gale Holcomb. — _ jvvvn vnnn Blizzard Conditions Hit Area; Digging Out Process Begins Continued snow arid strong winds added to previous snow l roubles which hampered com munications, traveling and work ing conditions and plagued Holt county residents the past two weeks. Farmers and ranchers were snowbound the first of the week due to the high drifts which blocked the roads. Relentless winds made clearing of the roads impossible. Hy Monday night O'Neill was cut off from the outside world by closed highways in all di rec ti«ns. Communication was limited with the exception of short wave operating stations ami the local radio station which were able to transmit emergency messages. Harry Peterson, manager of the Northwestern Bell Telephone com pany at O’Neill, reported local service was uninterrupted during the latest storm but out-going circuits have been causing lots of trouble. There was no phone service west of O’Neill from Sun day until the storm ceased. By Tuesday circuits had been re stored to Norfolk, Chambers, Spencer, Lynch, Butte and Ew ing when mother nature lent a hand and the phone wires clear ed without aid from the repair men. Inman and Page service was still out by Tjesday. The trouble, apparently caused by ice covered wires whipping about and freezing to the other wires, could not be investigated and corrected as the servicemen were unable to get into the coun try. Consumers district manager at O'Neill, K L. Van Voorhis, said Tuesday that the office had en countered no difficulties in ser vice during the storm. There was some relaying of messages through the office transmitting service but outside of that the storm had added no weather con plication for the district person nel. Harold Humrich of the REA office reported outages in the Butte area Monday. Crewmen reached Butte about 5:30 p. m. and got the power back at 9 Funeral to be Today at 1 p.m. For Mrs. Stamp INMAN — Mrs. Leta Stamp. 65, died Thursday, Mar. 8, at St. Anthony’s hospital in O’Neill. Funeral services, orginally scheduled for Monday, were de layed until today (Thursday) at 1 p.m. due to the snow-blocked roads. They will be held at Big lins chapel and burial will be in Enterprise cemetery near Or chard. Leta Stamp was born Novem ber 3, 1896 at Walnut to Fred S. and Belle Vorce Butterfield. She came to Holt county in 1928 from Knox county and in 1930 was married to Emmet Stamp at Cen ter. Survivors are her children, Vi ola Maple, Natrona, Wyo., Mervin and Alvin Stamp, Casper, Wyo.; Raymond Stamp, Inman; Mary Lou Fassler, Beatrice; Loralene King, Roy, Utah, and Lillian Davidson, Inman. Pallbearers were Boyd Boelter, Leonard Boelter, Francis Boelter, I Kenneth Eyer, Willis Boelter and Delbert Boelter. 1 Pm. The men worked all Mon day night to restore jsiwer south of Atkinson and Emmet and one crew was able to get south of Chambers to help a family there. Ice whipped lines which dis connected die power was die greatest cause of REA trouble. Hunirich expressed lus gratitude to the county mainUiner opera tors for getting the crews to the trouble spots, and to Matt Ueha and slant wave operators for their assistance in getting culls for assistance to tin- KEA office For the city maintenance crews the additional storm meant a continuance of work and still more work. Marcellus Schuaf, city sujiervisor of the street de partnient, stated Tuesday that there are three shifts working night and day clearing |>arkmg and loading snow to be dumped at the j>ark. It.v Tuesday the workmen had been able only to keep the downtown section open as shift ing snow tilled in roads in just a few moments. When the storm abat<<d Tuesday evening the crews started immediate clearance of all city roads. City workers opened a road to the Jack Taylor residence Sun day to allow the ambulance through to take Mr. Taylor to the hospital. They also cleared hospital roads, cemetery area and the lire department ttp proach, as well as answer emer gency calls during the storm. Floyd Gettert, county mainte nance supervisor, has been handi capped for information from h;s crewmen by the lack of phone service There art* two men in PHCh of thp rliwtrirts m (ho county They left with the plows in their different districts Mon day morning but have not been able to contact Gettert as to what progress they had made by Wed nesday morning. Gettert reported that they would be working night and day to clear the county roads as rap idly as possible. The state highway picture was much brighter by Wednesday morning, according to Tom Scho berg, maintenance superintendent of the State Highway Depart ment. There are eight men stationed at O’Neill and, plus four construc tion engineers, a good showing was made Wednesday morning buttling drifts eight to nine feet high. Two large V plows, one small V plow and one rotary snow plow are being used out of O’Neill and by Wednesday morn ing all highways were open for one-way traffic in this area. At tention is now being centered on the widening of highway clear ance. The state men assisted in sev eral emergencies during the storm. One case involved Mrs Richard Sunderman, Chambers, who needed hospitalization. Men started from Chambers with the plow followed by the Sunderman car at a little after 5 a m. Tues day and the O’Neill plow left uere at the same time, meeting eight miles north of Chambers. Mrs. Sunderman arrived at St. Anthony's hospital at 8 a m. and ter daughter arrived at 11:35 i.m. Another emergency call came vhen Mr. and Mrs. Peters/,n rom Broken Bow, who had been ositrng in the Ken Hunt home lere, were reported missing on their trip home Sunday State highway men located the IVter sons Tuesday at the Sw.uissni ranch south oi Atkinson To add to the problems of U»e farmer* and rancher* this is tin* lambing and calving season, ami feeding ami caring for the stock ha* been almost tm|*>ssible. Mrs. Orton Young, northeast of O'Neill, has her hand* lull with 1(16 lambs. Her husband has been m 111 health ami unable t > help. Mr*. Yoang has had some har rowing experiences the past sev eral days Last week she had flit- lamb* in the house at one tune ami she also had a set of triplets to watch over. Alter these hud dried off she took them buck to the barn but iiumloy night hair ewe* gave birth to eiglu lumn* uml they kept her busy all night dui log the Itowling storm. One of the lambs died but the others survived. She only has Id inure ewes to go. Monday was tile first liny me sheep mt**<<d getting leed. Although she once bad to haul a sack of lei-d on her back tor u hall mile she still had managed to get to the sheep and give them feed ami water until Monday. When a mother ewe died last week, Mrs. Young had to drive five miles to gel milk for the lamb. This little lamb is still in the house getting hand feeding*. The Frontier reporter Inquired of Mrs. Young by phone Monday if she had plenty of staples. .Sin answered, quite cheerluliy. "We're doing fine. 1 drove to Page lust Wednesday night just as soon a* the maintainer came through from there. My lights went oat once mi the pickup com mg ums uui i <nu a |oi oi pray ing and somehow got hack home." II look two hours to drive five mil' s lor u lamlly In the Meek area, Mr. and Mrs. Carold Kl sor and UaughU-r, Janice, shut rd i hi! fur liuite Sunday as .Mrs. Kisor leeches In lloyd county and .lanicc goes to high school at liutte. They wanted to he closer to their schools. Two hours later, alter mjch shoveling and pushing, they reached Midway, and Mm. Hi sor and Janice continued on by car. Mr. Kmor walk'd aack as far as Howard House's house (two miles; anti got a tractor ride to within a mile from his home, then went on by foot. All this, and schools everyplace in the county and surrounding ar ea were closed Monday and Tuesday. Moving operations usually ui force by March I have been ham pered by blocked roads Howr v er, one family managed to get moved Saturday by the relay system Dick Fernau’s furniture was moved to the top of the hill from his house north' ast of O’Neil) through the efforts of Fernau, Cecil Miller and Austin Searles. They were met there by a truck for the trip to Butte where the Femaus have rent'd a house. There are many stories of dan ger, hardships and heroism dur ing the sever,- st ,rm which will no doubt come to light in the next few days. The Frontier news this week has been curtailed to a great degree by the absence of mail and out-of-town telephone calls up to press time Wednesday afternoon. THE CHAMPIO.N>-The Spencer Pirates and their Class “C” State Basketball tournament trophy uon last week m Lincoln. Coach Gerald Hueser lewis off the bark row followed bv Roger Fisher, Paul Ohn. Ronnie and Leonard Kopecky and Bob Haun. In front are (I to r) Laurence Sediacek Duane Filsinger, Robert Olin, David Sediacek and Paul Hargetts.
