Editorial Keep Your Copy At Hand The time was circa 1924 when the man who »I»ent his evening in his Boston rocker and with pil»e. slippers and the evening paper was in for pleasant hours of encouraging, informative reading. The stock market was stable, tl»e livestock market predictable, fefore the big crime, and have his life channeled into a safe, productive course. We have no way of knowing the suffering of a condemned prisoner but the devastating effect on parents, husbands, wives and children, brothers and sisters is there for all to see. The suffering of these People as they await an execution is beyond imagin ation and disgrace brands them all their life. We question the wisdom of this awful suffering as the result of a questionable way of preventing crime. The question will be resolved by our appointed representatives. It won’t lx? easy for them and will require the wisdom of Solomon. We shall !>e grate ful to these men who have the courage to face so difficult a task. B J R VALE, ORE., ENTERPRISE: "There really isn’t much doubt left in anyone’s mind that we are becoming one of the laziest nations on earth . . . We have better care and use them for any trip over a hundred yards. Golfers don't walk any more, they ride around the course in a golf cart . . . But now we have stumbled across a new and even grislier gadget. Browsing through our favorite out-of-town paper the other day tthe Wall Street Journal) we came across a little paragraph that says a Denver firm has now come up with a battery powered push button spinning reel.” TERRE HAUTE. IND., TRIBUNE: "An English doctor says more girls are bom to families that live better. But he’s not talking about virtue, ladies; he’s talking about the nutritional level.” Frontiers Ago SO YEARS AGO The Frontier learns that Mrs A. Morris, formerly of O’Neill died at the home of her son, Tom on February 17. Mr. Morris died in O’Neill some 15 years earlier. He with his son owned the Gilligan and Stout drug store at the time of his death. . .Rur al mail delivery Route No. 2 was started out from O’Neill Monday. The route serves the people living in the river coun try southeast of town and is at present a three times a week service but is expected to be made a daily service route later The jail equipment has been received and is being transferred from the station to the county jail. It includes a complete out fit for caging and proper care for prisoners. . .Frank Howard sustained an injury at the pool hall fire last Thursday that put his good right arm in a sling. In getting down from the building he wrenched his shoulder so badly that he will be unable to swing the sledge or nail on horseshoes for awhile. 25 YEARS AGO ine iunerai cm mrs. Mary »ui livan Reicier was held from the Catholic church in this city last Friday morning. . .Harry Bowen, the efficient and popular janitor at the court house, who has been confined to his home for the past eleven weeks, is back on the job •gain, a fact that will be pleas ing news to his many friends ov er the county. . .Those filing for renomination were Ben Winchell present county treasurer and Ira H. Moss, for re-election to the office of clerk of the district court, an office he has held for several years. . .At the basket ball games of the district class B tournament last Thursday night in Atkinson, St. Mary’s Cardinals went down to defeat at the hands of Atkinson, while the O’Neill high school took Long Pine high into camp. . .Mike Sullivan of Los Angeles, Calif., was here to attend the funeral of his mother, Mrs. Mary Reider last Friday. 10 YEARS AGO Pvt. James Kubik, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubik, entered the service February 4, is now sta tioned at Camp Bliss. He is the fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. Ku bik to be called into the service. ,W. P. (“Pete”) Curtis, long time O’Neill resident, whose wife died several weeks ago has gone to York to be a guest at the Odd Fellows home. . .Charles Kaczor 82, year old retired North Holt county farmer died Saturday en route from his farm home to the hospital here. Robert Hill, was elected president when the re- , gular monthly meeting of the PT A met. . .Mr. and Mrs. Tony Asi mus returned late Monday after having spent two weeks in the Rio Grande valley in Texas. . . Paul Moseman of O’Neill has been elected co-chairman of the electrical engineering department program of engineers week at the University of Nebraska. 5 YEARS AGO Fire which started between the floor joists and a metal basement ceiling destroyed between 17,000 and 18.000 turkey poulets at the Tri-State Produce company plant here. . .Dr. R. H. Gallagher, for mer dentist at Page, Ewing and Belgrade, died February 19 in California. He was reared in Page. . .Final plans are being made by the committee for the farmer-rancher night program to be held Thursday, March 6. . . R. E Cummings, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist church at Spencer. Saturday was named probation officer for the fifteenth and sixteenth judical districts . . The state board of education this week disapproved 22 high schools including Bristow's, in the larg gest single disapproval action in history, . Petitions were being circulated this week in behalf of the candidacies of H L. Lind berg, incumbent and George Hammond, for the O'Neill city schjols board of education The Long Ago At Chambers SO YEARS AGO Dr. Oxford reports the birth of a baby boy last night at Mr. and Mrs Clarence Whites, wt. 11 lbs. . .Mr. Ferdinand Kreuger of Bliss, Nebr. died suddenly at his home, Wednesday evening, Feb 26. He leaves to mourn his de parture his wife, 3 children and 7 grandchildren. . .Born to Mr and Mrs. D. R. Burrel, Wednes day, Feb. 26, a fme baby boy, everybody’s getting along fine. . . Early last Friday morning the family of T. E. Alderson, nearly suffocated by gas escaping from the hard coal stove. Fortunately Mr. Alderson awoke in time and cleared the room of gas before any harm was done. . .Don Forbs left Tuesday for his place near Sioux City where he will farm the coming year. . .Dr. Oxford reports the birth Monday of a fine 11V* lb. boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Brown. . . The little boy of G. Hill of Swan who recently was pawed by a vicious horse and was severely hurt is reported to be doing nice ly. m i auu John Robert Porter of Cham bers passed away suddenly at St. Mary’s hospital in Rochester, Minn, at three p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, after a short illness. . .The C. F. W. Lehmann home was the scene of a quiet wedding Sun day evening, March 6, when Mr. and Mrs. Lehmann’s eldest daughter, Miss Esther, became the bride of B. Mosel, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Mo sel of Orchard. . .“Captain" Ed Thonn and his gang were coy ote hunting two or three days this week, and on Sunday through the bravery of Billium Russ esq., they captured the largest coyote ever killed in Chambers terri tory, weighing 37 pounds and having tusks ltis inches long. . . We hear that Emil Hultman has decided to again locate in our community, and intends to move this week, on the place four mi les east and north of town re cently vacated by Charles Wright. . .Mr. and Mrs. Emmet Wright of Neligh are the happy parents of a 7% pound son, Rich ard Floyd, born to them Wednes day, March 2. The maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. William Lehmann. Pages Past 50 YEARS AGO One hundred seventy three j suppers were served by the la dies of the Rebekah lodge Mon-1 day evening at the IOOF and Re- i bekah banquet. As per agreement1 th bachelor members furnished the ice cream. A short program preceded an exhibition drill pre- ! sented by the Odd Fellows. . . j Only a few days more of Bill Taft, Wilson may become a War president the day of his inaugar ation. . .The Parent-Teachers meeting was held at the E. H. Smith home with Mrs. J. K. Aa berg presiding. Committee ap pointed to confer with Village Board and businessmen regard __ ■ One Cadillac in a million I With all its models, colors, interiors and equipment choices, it ib possible to specify a Cadillac that will never be duplicated. No other fine car even comes close to providing Cadillac’s opportunity for self-expression. No wonder it's Cadillac's greatest year! VISIT YOUR LOCAL VAN VLECK MOTORS, INC. m NMtn roum st.. rNnu mg ule of agamies and srouk mg in business places. . .Mrs Wilton Hayne, Mrs. E JL Smith and Mrs George French were appointed as a curfew committee . . Rev Murton attended a meet mg of the M. E Drotherhoud at Inman Thursday , .John Eberly and wife attended the Odd Fel low banquet at Page Monday eve ning . .John informed us that although the winter has been a dry one there has been enough water to run the mill. . .Over 57,000 worth was disposed uf at Buv Wansers big sale Tuesday. . J. C. Knudsen, who has been seriously ill was able to attend the Odd Fellow banquet. M) YEARS AGO Dawn Howard entertained her class of girls at a Valentine par ty at her home from five to eight o’clock. The house was decorated for the occasion. Card games, a Valentine hunt and a heart hunt furnished entertainment. Dorothy Walker was the winner in the heart hunt and Nellie Wanng in the Valentine contest. A two course luncheon was served at the close of the evening . .Show er given Connie Rutherford- Lew is Wood in honor of their com mg wedding. . .John Haynes and William Anderson are filling their ice houses this week. . Martin Petersen and family spent Sunday evening in the Lush home . .Art Duncan and father drove to TUden Friday. . .One Page business don't advertise. . Ed Hubbard was in Orchard the ena oi me week. . cnarne Faulk sold a pair of wolf hounds ten months old for $45. . .J. R. Web er shipped eleven cars of hogs . .Joe George of Orchard coming to run a third store tis said. . . L. B. Curtis and family of south of Royal visited this week with Rev. and Mrs. McGaughey. . . Twin lambs, one black, one white at Frank Snyders. . -Skat ing parties are held twice a week on the pond at O. O. Newmans. Clearwater New5 Mrs. Charles Curtrlght HUnter 6-3290 Johnny, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Rutledge, was a pa tient recently in the Tilden com munity hospital, she is convales cing at home. Clearwater Implement enter tained the public Tuesday at the annual John Deere Day. A film strip was shown and a man siz ed lunch served to all guests The latest in farm machinery was shown and demonstrated. A good size crowd turned out. Firemen were called to the . Melvin Lund home where a wood ■ pile had caught fire. Cause was not determined, the flames were quickly extinguished. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Workman and son, Denver, were recent visitors at the Jim Workman home and Art Kelly home in Ne ligh. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Wintz and Sally visited recently at Elkhorn as guests of their son, Donnie They also visited in Omaha at the Francis Kielty home. Mr. and Mrs. Claude Schrage also visited the same day at Elkhorn as guests of their son, Cyril, who is alao a student there The Schr/i |e» drovt on to Lincoln and via. •led their daughter and husband Mr. and Mrs. Arlen Selling Melvin Ahlera, aon of Mr. and Mra, Albe-t Ahlcm has enlisted in the US Air Force and la state m ed at Lackland Air Force Bate Texas. Melvin’s address is A D A F, 17643371*. Flight 3M, Horn 1501, Lackland Air Force Base Texas. Todd Edward, Infant son of Mr. and Mrs Dwayne Hobbs, was baptized at Concordia Lu tberan church with Kev. D. L Braunersreuther m charge Spun s«jrs were Mr. and Mrs Edward W'eynch, Clearwater, and Lloyd Weynch. Omaha. The Jr. Class is making pre parations for their class play to be held in the near future. To date they are pouring over pos ibilities for a choice and the play when decided on will be anmninc ed later. Mr and Mrs. Lyle Medcalf call ed at the Adrian Sabotka home Tuesday evening. Darrol Hoffman and Mattie Miller left Monday for Lincoln upon receiving word of the ser loua illness of Darrol‘s youngest sister, Mrs Glen Stedtnitz. She is remembered here as the for mer Maisie Hoffman and is 46 years old. She suffered a stroke Darrol and Mattie returned Wed nesday and reported her condi tion as improved, she had regain ed conckmsness, but will be hos pitalized for sometime. Mis. Eric Minerich entertained the Elkhorn Valley home Exten sion club at her home Thursday with all members but one pre sent. Mrs. Melvm Jacobsen call ed the meeting to order, roll call was answered by each giving u storage hint. Meeting opened with all rejieating the club creed. Mrs Milton Smith read the minutes of the last meeting and gave the treasurers report. Plans were made for the annual family party to be held in March. New mem bers were voted on. Mrs. Char les Curtright presented the les son “Selection, of Lamps”. She was assisted by Mrs. Don Rus sell. Mrs. Loretta Ashcraft was a guest of the club. Mrs. Jacobsen will host the next meeting. A slightly smaller than usual crowd turned out for the annual village and school caucas Tues day night at the town hall. Names that will apjiear on the April bal lot are, for a one year term on the board of education, Herbert Spahn and Harold Loewi1, voters will chose one. For a three year term four names appear, Fred Nolze, Lyle Rice, John Thiele and George Wrenholt, two will be cho sen. Nolze and Thiele are the in cumbcnts. Six names will aj>j>ear on Uw village board lie It el and thr#e will be chosen, the* are Leslie Her ley, Gilbert Taylor, H M. WmU, Charles Curtright. Dar r*4 Peters and E M Y ary an Mr and Mra. Kuaaell Anderson observed their 2Mh wedding an nitersary Sunday, Tab 34 at Con curaw Lutlveran church with op en House from 2 30 until 5 at m the aftertax «. A family din ner was tx-Ut at noon at the home of their daughter. Mr and Mr*. Donald Kiabene*. Twenty hve guest* were present. Rev D. L Uraunrrareuther officiated at the 2.00 pm special church service Mr* John Thompson wa* soloist and Mr* James Good organist Mrg. John Damme registered the 175 guests at the open house Mr* Linus Tramp, Jeanette and Julie Anderson were in charge of the grit table. The tier heart shaped cake was baked by Mrs Walter Wesierhofl, she and Mra LaVern Finley cut and served the cake* Mra. Elmer Maulding poured coffee anti Mrs Violet 1 hompson paired punch. Diane Schilanky assisted with the serv mg The Andersona were mar rietl Feb. 30 m the Lutheran cfiurch parsonage at Clearwater with the Rev, John Peterson la charge Attendants were Leslie Ander son and Mrs Lawrence Rutledge Members of the Lutheran church, they are the i«renls of seven children Mrs Anderson is the former Wilda, Filsinger, daughter of Mrs. Ellen Filsinger and tit* lute Dan Filsinger Mr. and Mrs Walter Anderson, Elgin, are Mr Andersona parents. The seven children are Mrs Linus Tramp Mrs John Damme, Mrs. Donald Klabertes, Keith, James, Julie and Jeannette. There arc tliree grand children. The Andersona have re sided on the same farm for the past 18 years. Mr und Mrs. Stanley Wood and daughter, Mary Alice, spent the weekend at the William Luben home. World Day of Prayer was ob served at the Ke-organized church of Jesus Christ of the Lat ter Day Saints. Churches taking part were those of the Methodist Church of Christ and the host church. A film strip was shown Dr~ H D. GILDERSLEEVE OPTOMKTKIMT Eyes Examined—dlanses Kitted Contact l.i-iiHcn Phone 1*7 — O’Neill. Netor. Hours 9-3—Mon. Hint Saturday