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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 9, 1963)
Ewing News By Mm. Harold Haiti* Mr and Mrs. Elvin Hamilton were honored guest* of friends at a farewell party held Friday evening at Summerland. Dancing to record and the music of a home talent band provided en tertainment. A no-host luncheon was served. Mr and Mrs. Hamilton and family have made their home in Ewing for the past twelve years. Mr Hamilton has been manager of the Northeast Public Telephone Company here. The Hamiltons have sold their residential property to Mr and Mrs. Frank Mlnarik and plan to move about June 1st to Wait hill. where Mr. Hamilton will tie employed by the telephone com pany. Paulette Walnofer is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Thramer this week. Mr and Mrs. Mark Thramer and family spent Friday evening visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Funk. Joe Thramer was a guest on Thursday evening at the Mark Thramer home. Dr. Leo Spittler and children were weekend guests at the home of his mother, Mrs. Laura Spitt ler. The family returned to their home in Norfolk Sunday evening. Mrs Leo Spittler spent the week end in Omaha. Mrs. I«iura Spittler and her guests. Dr. Leo Spittler and fam ily of Norfolk, were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bartak Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mick Hobbs and daughter spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Tu ray. John Vandersnick, Mrs. Mick Hobbs and I-orie accompanied by Mrs. Victor Vandersnick and sons, Greg and Kent of Absorkee, Mont, visited Mrs. John Vander snick Monday at the Stuart rest home. Boy Scout Troop 281 of Ewing attended a weekend camporee held near long Pine, leaving Ew ing at 5 p.m. Friday and arriving at their destination at 7:30. After setting up camp, the boys at tended a campfire session. Skits were j>ut on by the various troops and one by the directors of the camporee. Lights were out at ten o’clock. After breakfast the next morn ing the scouts participated in PAINT SALE Several good colors Sherwin Williams Super Kemtoiie, rubber base paint West Lumber and Coal Co. Page, Nebr. 2-4c various activities until noon. At twelve dinner was prepared and served followed by a period of relaxation. The afternoon pro gram consisted of contests. The Kwing Troop won the trophy for haying the neatest camp in the group of approxi mately two hundred lioys. Attending from Ewing were: Maurice liahllxtck, Jim and Gene Walton. Joe Rotherham, David Shrader, David Rotherham, Den nis Anson, Marvin Steskal, Rich ard Shain. lx.*roy Napier, Larry Kirschmer, Dennis Vandersnick Bob Eppenbach, scoutmaster, and Stanley Davis, assistant scoutmaster, accompanied the troop. Mrs. Ernest Norwood and her mother. Mrs. Amy Jacobsen were afternoon visitors at the home of Mrs. Rene Libby, Neligh, Friday. Mr. and Mrs Ralph Eacker returned home Thursday from Sioux City, la. where they had spent a few days at the home of Mr and Mrs. Gene Ruby. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shaw and family were evening guests Mon day at the home of Mr. and Mrs Mark Thramer. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wanser and Mr and Mrs. Grover Shaw ~ - i i « u — .. i _: - * II >liv UIUIIIIII HUII'f uv. I St. Mary’s academy, O’Neill, Sun day evening. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Larson were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Iloag. Weekend guests at the home of Supt. and Mrs Raymond Mul lens was Mr. Fay Obester of Grand Island. Mr. and Mrs. A1 Thomas, O’ Neill, were Wednesday evening visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shaw. Peter Roudybush was a Sunday dinner guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hobbs. Supt. and Mrs. Mullens and family had as their weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Roland Wal ter and family, Clark, Nebr. Mrs. Andrew Olson has been released from the Antelope Mem orial hospital, Neligh, and is now’ convalescing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Wilson, Elgin. Mr. Olson spent Sunday with her. Rev. and Mrs. Paul Andre and family and Mrs. Fern Pollock were entertained Sunday at the home of Mrs. Edna Lofquest. Mrs. Edna Lofquest went to Neligh Saturday to call on Mrs. Wally Cook and son at the Ante lope Memorial hospital and to visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Meyer. The Youth Group of the United Presbyterian Church are making plans for the program for their monthly family party held the first Wednesday night of each month at the annex of the church. Patty and Mary Jo Lofquest were overnight guests Friday at the home of their grandmother. Mrs. Edna Lofquest. Mrs. Anna Savidge who has been hospitalized for some time at the Antelope Memorial hos pita I, Neligh, is now convalescing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Bud Burtak F. Ferguson who was hospital ized a few days at the Antelope Memorial hospital last week, is now back at his home in Ewing. Mrs Wilbur Bennett has been dismissed from St. Anthony's hospital. O’Neill, where she spent a few day.s Mrs. N. A- Bergstrom returned home Saturday from Harlan, la., where she spent the past week making the acquaintance of a new granddaughter. Laurel Ann, who was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bergstrom, April 24, weighing eight pounds, and three ounces. Mr. Bergstrom is an in structor in the Harlan schools. A Wednesday afternoon visitor in the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hobbs was her sister, Mrs. Edna Hubert. O'Neill. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shaw and family spent Tuesday evening visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Tomjack near Ewing. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hahlbeck and family and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Hahlbeck went to Omaha Sunday to visit their son and grandson, Leon Hahlbeck, _I_2- I_—_21_1:_1 41__ *11. ITIIV It9 U kin.t V • IIW birthday and also his father’s was celebrated with a picnic din ner at Carter Lake. A drive in the afternoon was enjoyed by I>eon who is confined to a wheel chair. "Party Time” was the theme of the annual party of the home extension clubs of the Ewing Cen ter, The Facts and Fun, The Merry Matrons, the Help-Each Other and the Holt Happy Home makers, held at the parlors of the First Methodist Church Thursday afternoon. The sixty-five members and guests from Chambers, Clearwa ter, Orchard, O'Neill, Page and Ewing in Nebraska, Dallas and Mission, S. D-, were registered by Mrs. John Bauer and Mrs. Ewald Spahn. Mrs. Vearl Tuttle of the Holt Happy Homemakers club was in charge of the afternoon program which began with a "Kitchen Scramble” pertaining to various kitchen utensils. “America the Beautiful” was sung by the group with Mrs. Fred Bollwitt accom panist. Mrs. Frank Hawk gave a reading "We’re Thankful”. Mrs. Bollwitt gave a narration of "Three Blind Mice” with piano accompaniment. “Don’t be Floored” was a crossword puzzle worked out by the group. Mrs. Catherine Indra gave a demonstration on decorative cen terpieces for all occasions, stress ing the use of the common ar ticles about the home. She con structed one or more arrange ments for each month of the year as well as for special parties urg ing members to use imagina tion in designing party or table centerpieces. Mrs. Indra showed a film strip on "Ground Heef, the Passport to Far-away Eating" which in cluded a narration by Mrs. Indra, telling of the preparation of ground beef in Germany. Japan, China, Italy and the Scandinavian Countries. Mrs. Tuttle presented Mrs. In dra a gift from the Onter. On conclusion of the program the guests and members viewed the table decorations arranged by the members of the Ewing Cen ter, one for each month of the year. The designs were clever and original. Holt Happy Home makers arranged table decora tions for January, February and March, Facts and Fun for April, May, June; Help-Each-Other, July, August and September; the Merry Matrons, October, Novem ber and December. Pastel colors were used in the decorations for the luncheon table. Sandwiches and several kinds of salad were served. Mrs. Bollwitt poured coffee. Mrs. James Walnofer and fam ily of Orchard visited Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Pierson. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Krueger and son of Norfolk were recent overnight guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleming. The lesson theme for May for the Womens Society of Christian Service of the First Methodist church held Wednesday afternoon at the church parlors was “Lord, Teach Us To Pray”. Miss Hazel Ruby presented the lesson assist ed by Mrs. Ray Sedivy, Mrs. John Turay and Mrs Fred Boll witt. and Mrs. Anna Pollock. The devotional period was also con ducted by Miss Ruby. Mrs. Boll witt, vice president, presided at the business meeting. A report on the WSCS seminar held at Randolph in April, was given by Mrs. Curtis Roberts, Mrs. Harry Van Horn and Miss Ruby. The Ewing Society received honor able mention. Plans were made for the in stallation of officers at the June meeting. Cards were sent to Mrs. An drew Olson and Mrs. Earl Bill ings. luncheon hostesses were Mrs. Curtis Roberts and Mrs. Don Ru roede. May baskets and a May pole were used in the table decor ations. Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Pierson who were recent guests at the Ernest Pierson home, have re turned to their home at Torring ton, Wyo. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fleming and their guests Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Minert, Hollywood, Calif, attended a family gathering Sun day at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weinrich, Pierce. Mrs. Lester Spragg visited Mrs. Andrew Olson one day this week at the Antelope Memorial hospital at Neligh. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Larsen were guests Wednesday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Coleman at Neligh. Other guests at the ---, WOWED’EM IN MONTE CARLO! (Won its class in the world-famous Monte Carlo Rallye!) \ FALCON SPRINT V-« HARDTOP SHOWED’EM AT DAYTONA! (Placed 1 to 5 in the Daytona 500 won the Atlanta 500, too!) ^ NEW SUPER TORQUE FORD HARDTOP NOW FORD’S NEW UAL PERFORMANCE CARS ARE RIGHT HERE IN O'Neil! What's tobJ performance? It's stamina. Roadability. Going power, stopping power, and staying power. All-round engineer ing excellence that has carried Ford-built cars to victory after victory In endurance tests on two continents. This unprece dented record of wins is proof positive that Ford builds cars to stand up and perform In the toughest kind of driving you can do! So come toe our torrid new Falcon Sprints with ¥4 engines, bucket seats, wire wheel covers, and eye-level tachom eter, a/I standard! 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At the entrance of the gym was an arched bridge with railing Miss Sandra Tellander was mistress of ceremonies. The wel come was given by Bill Hobbs jr. and the response by Virtus Lee. Dr. William H. Ross gave the invocation. Instrumental numbers on the program were a baritone horn solo by Karen Woeppel with Miss , TollunHoe a/v/vnmnunict ***-»• • t h > songs sung by Melvin Chandlers with guitar accompaniment and two piano duets by Judy and Joan Spangler. Mr. George Kel ler, sponsor for the senior class was the main speaker of the eve ning. The dinner was prepared by the mothers of the junior class. Tahle decorations featured pastel shad ed umbrellas which were given to the senior girls as favors and top hats, for the boys. Waiters and waitresses in costumes of negro slaves were Candace Kirschmer, Jean Tagel, Joan Mil ler, Sherry Switzer, Mike Bee laert, Bill Lofquest, Julian Sojka and Lonnie Eacker. A dance fol lowed the banquet program. Approximately seventy persons were in attendance, including the members of the faculty of the Ewing public school, their wives and husbands and the following enors: Itonnie Welke, Jerry Spangler, Sharon Mott, Clayton Hoke, Kay Bergstrom, Victor Thoendel, Jack Kropp, Lois Wos Iager, Billy Woslager, Roger Er nesti. Barbara Ernest i, Faye Scheer, Larry Juracek, Ronnie Tuttle, Virtus Lee and Myra Rotherham. Weekend guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rotherham were Mr and Mrs. Vincent Roth erham and family, Niobrara. Mrs. Eva Kaczor is confined to the Antelope Memorial hospital at Neligh suffering from a heart ailment. She is reported as show ing some improvement Venus News By Mrs. Ralph Brookhouser Weekend visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brook houser were Mr. and Mrs. Ray Brookhouser and Jeffrey. Mrs. John Kotroas and Mrs. Harry Caskey visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ora Caskey, Fri day. Mrs. George Jeffrey helped Mrs. Leona Finch with paper ing Friday. Mrs. William Buxton entertain- , ed the Help-U-club at her home j Wednesday. Ten members were 1 present. The hostess served a noon day dinner. The ladies spent the afternoon doing needlework for the hostess. Mrs. Ralph Brookhouser received the door prize. Mrs. Alta Finch is the next hos tess. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Lund quist and family, and Mrs. Nova i Herisher, Plattsmouth, were week end guest at the home of Mr and Mrs. Sidney Faulhaber. Mrs. Roy Hansen and family. :S$iS^i#^R|HRRH|RRR|jH ;vV sff *» r' ■ w v b I ^^^MHRRHRR^^R S^SteSRI ■ r*I*TR*f*W^ d ?; '< \ - I Omaha, vwit.il with friends and relatives in this vicinity over the weekend. Mr and Mr* Ralph Urookhou ser were O’Neill visitor* Tuesday ami called on Mr. and Mr* Lar ry BruxkhouM-r to meet their own new grandson. Jame* Ira Frankie Herman wa* a vis itor at the Jeffrey Brothers home. Sunday. Bill and Leo Mitties worked at the Harry Caskey farm. Tuesday Mrs John Kotroj*, Omaha, spent Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Archie Moore and Ardith and Mr anti Mrs Harry Caakey. Mrs Harry Caskey and Mrs John Kotrous were Friday morn ing visitors at the home of Mr and Mrs. Ralph Broukhouser Mrs Gordon Harvey and pu pil* held their school picnic. Sun day, at the Grunton school house with a basket dinner at noon. A nice group attended Mrs. Dale Dorr and daughters were Friday visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hurry Caskey Drchard News By Mrs. Shirley (iudroM'hwifrr Kozy Korner Chib The Kozy Korner club met on Wednesday, May 1, with Mrs Leon Mitchell, with 12 members present. Mrs. Harold Butterfield was a visitor. Roll call was ans wered by giving your favorite quickie meal Mrs. Ray Reed and Mrs. Mike Graef served lunch. Mary Graef received the door prize. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Ray Reed on Wednesday, June 5. Mrs Kenneth Bruce and Mrs. Homer Barton will serve. ladle*’ Bridge Club Mr*. Mabel Drayton entertain ed the Bridge club <*i Ttiunalay. May 2 Mr* Arthur Blackburn and Mr* Olive Everhart were v i*i tor* High wore waa won by Mr* Lester Withee, second high by Mr* Cecil Lee ami game by Mm Gail Brodia. The neat meeting will be with Mrs Cecil Lee on Thursday. May 1«. Koyai Netghbttf-* Meet Tile Koyai Neighbors met with Mr* Olive Everhart on Monday, April 29. with 8 members pre sent Canasta waa the entertain ment fur the afternoon The neat meeting will be with Mr* Jennie George on Monday. May 27. Mr and Mr* Gordon Drayton^ and Mr* Mabel Drayton went to Sioux City Sunday to visit Mr. Ernie Hansen who is In the hoa pitat. Mrs Pearl Johnson and Mrs Millie Mahood went to O'Neill for dinner on Sunday. Sunday evening visitors in U»e Hoyt Sirek htmie were Mr. and Mrs Leon Mitchell. .. .. Mr* Hoyt Sirek amt Roger and Mr* Ernie Cudmwliwager and daughter* were Sunday afternoon caller* in the Walter Huwaidt txxne at Plainvicw Mr and Mr* Hnrt Sirek and family and Mr ami Mra Ernie Cudenachwagi-r ami family were Thursday evening visitor* at Mr and Mr* Ltulrr Raff Mr and Mr* John Melting, Mr*. Clady* Rifer ami children ami Mr and Mr* Carl Nelson were gueat* in the Alvin WutfT Immr at Wauaa on Sunday Mr and Mrs John Sir 1 ling and Mr* Carl Nelson took Mr*. Anna llorctierding to Norfolk Friday Mrs J tore herding t* Mra Mell tng'« staler from Jeraeyvtlle. 111., and *he had been vtaiting here since Easter. WALLPAPER SALE Several gaod |xUiem» While they l**l at Ittc |>er roll West Lumber and Coal Co. Page, Nebr. W* ■ 1 —" ..-t PLANT with CONFIDENCE CARGILL SEED CORN AND SORGHUM I have on hand the numbers best adapted to your farm. Call 905J2 for delivery ART GIVENS, Emmet ltfa CHARGE IT , At Gambles O'Neill, Nebraska i Ilf <. 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