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About The frontier. (O'Neill City, Holt County, Neb.) 1880-1965 | View Entire Issue (May 30, 1963)
3TA1E HIST GOG «, ■* MJttJtft LINCOLN. NE3R. Your _ ^ * '* Farm Sale ^ Ten Paget Z RONTIER . * Nebraska "The Voice of the Beef Empire"-North Central Nebraska's BIGGEST Newspaper Volume 83—Number 6 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, Thursday, May 30, 1963 Ten Cents Experts Give Opinions On National Problems I.istcil I How are the results of the questionnaire mailed out the last week in March. Approximately 45,000 were sent and returns approximated 20%. It is interesting to note that the people of the 3rd District In Nebraska still maintain that independence of spirit that made this country great through the principles of free enterprise and individual initiative The replies are overwhelmingly in opposition to the socialistic big spending proposals of the Administration. H(>% replied that taxes should not lie cut in the face of a $12 billion deficit in Fiscal 1904. 92.7% want reduced spending, a balanced budget, and then con sideration of possible' tax cuts. 89% replied that tin* full responsibility for primary and secondary education should be left to State and local communities. In regard to foreign aid, 80% replied that it should be gradually reduced until ended. The 91% vote in favor of a bill I have introduced to bring lalxir unions under the provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act shows the almost unanimous lielief that this type of legislation is needed to curb the activities of lalx>r leaders such as Jimmy Hoffa and others. It is interesting to note the percentage a year ago on this same question was 83% in favor. One of the most significant questions is that in regard to Cuba. In reply to whether a strict embargo should be placed on all war material coming into Cuba, 85.7% voted yes; whereas 71% of the replies indicated that our people are dissatisfied with the Admin istration's handling of the Cuban situation. I appreciate greatly the response to this questionnaire, and I want to thank the thousands of people who replied. It shows your concern and interest in the major problems confronting our country today. RESULTS OF 1963 QUESTIONNAIRE Percentage not yes no sure 1. The President has proposed cuts in income taxes, but at the same time has submitted a $12 billion deficit budget. Should Congress: a. cut taxes regardless of deficit? . 10.2 86.7 3.6 b. cut taxes only if spending is reduced? . 72.8 22.1 5.1 c. reduce spending, balance the budget, and then consider a tax cut? . 92.7 4.3 3.0 2. Do you favor the present feed grain program for agriculture? . 14.7 56.5 28.8 3. Do you favor the present wheat program for agri culture? . 20.5 68.8 10.7 4. Should the Federal Government provide funds for: a. Public school construction? . 13.6 81.3 5.1 b. Public school teachers’ salaries? . 4.8 93.3 1.9 c. loans and scholarships for college students? 34.1 55.1 10.8 d. grants for outstanding elementary and secon dary school level teachers to attend universities for further study on subjects they teach? — 23.9 67.3 8.8 e. should the full responsibility for primary and secondary education be left to State and local communities? . 89.6 7.2 3.2 5. Do you favor establishment of a Youth Conserva tion Corps similar to the CCC of the 30’s at a cost of $100 miLlion the first year? . 10.6 78.6 10.8 6. I>o you favor establishment of a “domestic” Peace Corps? . 14.4 68.9 16.7 7. Should Congress pass my bill to increase the duties on both live animals and dressed meat imported into the United States? . 86.3 6.7 7.7 8. Do you feel that the United Nations is an effective force for world peace? . 26.3 52.8 20.9 9. l)o you tavor: a. The King-Anderson Medicare Bill which pro vides for a compulsory health program for the aged under social security? . 8.4 85.4 6.2 b. Federal legislation which would allow an income tax deduction for senior citizens to reimburse them for the cost of a health and hospitalization insurance policy taken out with a private in surance company? . 57.5 27.7 14.8 10 Do you favor the bill which I introduced to bring lal)or unions under the provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act and other laws to eliminate mono polies in the field of labor? . 91.0 4.5 4.5 11. IX) you think that Congress should appropriate $460 million in Federal funds for the construction of public fallout shelters? . 7.1 79.6 13.3 12. We are spending $4.2 billion on foreign aid this year. Do you feel that this program should be: a. continued at present levels? . 3.7 93.2 3.1 b. continued, but cut? . 63.0 30.8 6.2 c. gradually reduced until terminated? .8C.3 1522 4.5 d. immediately terminated? . 35.8 53.2 11.0 13. In view of the continuing Cuban crisis, do you believe the U. S. should: a. continue its present policies? .14.1 71.1 14.8 b. impose a strict embargo to prevent any addi tional war materials from reaching Cuba until all communist arms and men are withdrawn? 85.7 722 7.1 c. take whatever steps are necessary, including military' action, to overthrow the Castro re gime? .68.2 14.0 17.8 Dwayne Borg Promoted to Sales Manager ST. PAUL, MINN—The pro motion of Dwayne E. Borg to sales manager for commercial trades has been announced by the 3M Company’s Reflective Products division. He will oper ate out of the St. Paul branch office and be responsible for the division sales force in all of seven midwestem states and parts of two others. Borg joined 3M in 1955 and most recently was sales super visor He and his wife. Maxine, and their three children live at 6905 Wooddale ave., Edina. He is a native of Holt county. His parents. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Borg, live in O'Neill. Piano Students Give Recital Wednesday Mrs. John McCarville and her students held a piano recital. Mav 22. at St. Mary’s grade school. The program consisted of solos and ensembles. Those par ticipating were Bob and Glea McKenny, Mary Catherine and Mike Gleeson. Anna Cimfel. Anne Spitzenberger. Patricia and Kath rvn Devoy. Jeff and Peg Ham mond. Sallv and Suzanne Ste wart. Roxanne Rustemeyer. Jo lene Olberding. Mike. Mary Kay and Pat McCarville and Joyce Janzing. Hail Damage Confined In Atkinson Area Hail damage in the Atkinson area Sunday was not as serious as first reported. The damage was in a small area, about three miles square, 16 miles northeast of Atkinson. The damage was at the Charles Peterson Jr., ranch where Delbert Rossman lives. The hay crop reduction is about 35 per cent and hail was about an inch deep on the ground. Pe terson said the com was stripped badly, but will probably recover. Rites Held for John P. Berger Here Monday Funeral services for John P. Berger, 83, O'Neill, were held Monday at Biglin's chapel with the Rev. Milan Coleman officiat ing. Burial was in Prospect ceme tery. Pallbearers were A1 Fritton, Myron Krimm. James Corkle. L. D. Putnam. Bob Ford and Uoyd Whaley. John Peter Berger was bom August 18, 1880. at Wisconsin and died at St. Joseph's hospital May 24. He was the son of Christopher and Catherine Sekate Berger. Mr. Berger came to Holt county from Remson, la. in 1890. He married Grace Cora Brady, April 22. 1908 at Omaha. Survivors include his wife. Grace, son. Max, O’Neill, broth ers, George and Sam Berger, Weiner, Ark. ANI) THEY’RE OFF TO THE RACES — The combined band loaded up Monday afternoon and departed for the Indianapolis “500” climaxing months of fund raising work by both the students and the O’Neill community. Hand boosters are shown here fastening one of the O’Neill signs to the front of one of the busses while the young Plan of Action In Emergencies To Be Discussed A meeting will be held Thurs day, June 13 at the O'Neill Na tional Guard Armory in hopes of setting up a more efficient plan of action to be used in case of emergency in the O'Neill area such as the search for Randy Rowe. Members of the National Guard. Civil Defense. Boy Scouts, police and sheriff's office, fire depart ment and all other interested persons are invited to attend. It is hoped that a plan can be worked out which will eliminate much of the confusion and wast ed effort which is present at an unorganized search. Candy Bar Thief Gets One-Way Ride CEIJA — Dorothy Scott tells iis of an interesting episode with a squirrel. While visiting her mother for a few minutes in tow'n, she saw a squirrel jump from her car and climb a tree carrying a candy bar which he had stolen from the grocery box in the truck. He hail scattered bars all over the floor of the truck. The next time Dorothy was in town she left the car windows open while calling on her mother. Mr. Squirrel came back, but Dor othy didn’t see him that time until she had gotten nearly out to the ranch which is about twelve miles, and she then saw him come part way out from under the car seat. When she got home the squirrel quickly left the car but showed plainly that he was lost. However he is coming to the house regul.r** ly now' for a handout, Dorothy says. Honors Night Held Wednesday At Page High PAGE—Honors night was held at Page High school, Wednesday. Among those receiving awards were: Scholastic statues — Caroline Max, valedictorian and Connie Nissen, salutatorian. Scholarships — Caroline Max. Midland College, Dick Linder. Wesleyan University. Scholastic pins — Bruce Bowen, physics: Linda Thompson, typ ing; Caroline Max, shorthand; Tom Melcher, bookkeeping; Don na Smith, English; Linda Thomp son. spelling; LuAnn Nissen. al gebra and biology; Caroline Max. history. National Education Develop ment test — LuAnn Nissen, Dale Miller, Connie Sorensen. Jean Finley, Linda Thompson, Donna Smith, Jean Nissen, John Crum ly, Tom Scheinost and Virginia Sojka. American Legion speech con test — Caroline Max, Dick Lind er and Karen Harris. Pep Club pins — Rita Larson, Diane Kemper, Caroline Max, Bonnie Heiss, Connie Nissen, Karen Harris and Juanita Rag land. Boys track awards — John Crumly, Dick Linder and Larry Walker. Girls’ track awards — Diane Kemper. Susie and Peggy O' Brien. Janet Anson, DeVon Kem per, Linda Alberts, LuAnn Nis sen. Connie Summers and Val jean Parks. Football — Randy Shaw. Music — Caroline Max, Peggy Crumly, Bonnie Heiss, Connie and LuAnn Nissen, Karen Harris, Juanita Ragland. Margaret Belik. Peggy O'Brien, Peggy Sue Kelly, Becky Beelaert, Mick Stewart. Diane Kemper, Caroline Hall man, Kent Stauffer, Tom Melch er, Lyle Harvey and Donna Smith. Mike Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stub Miller, recently en listed in the Navy. He left Tues day for Omaha and then expect ed to go to San Diego. Mike is a 1963 graduate of O’Neill Public school. Ray Robertsons Visit In O'Neill Friday Raymond Robertson, Albuquer que, N. M.. who has been a heart patient in Denver, Colo., since April 27 was dismissed May 23 and with his wife arrived in O' Neill, Friday afternoon to spend the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Robertson. The Ray Robertsons left for Denver Monday morning and will check at the hospital there and then on to Albuquerque. The doctors have concluded that heart surgery' at this time would not be safe so have put him under strict observation and medication with the suggestion that he cannot continue with his present line of work. This will require complete re habilitation and necessitate con siderable readjustment. There is hopes, that in the not too dist ant future, research will make possible successful surgery for cases of this type. Services Held Here Monday for Agnes Brachman Funeral services for Agnes Brachman, 78. Chambers, were held Monday at St. Patrick's church. Burial was in the Cham bers cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Kalina, Francis Havranek. Cyril Peter. Joe Musil. John G. Peter anH Francis Peter. Agnes Jirak. the daughter of Joseph and Marie Nemcova Jirak. was bom October 8. 1884 in Czechoslovakia and died M3y 23 at a Tilden hospital. She came to Holt county in 1903. On Octo ber 16. 1904 she married Charles Brachman. Survivors are a son. Rudolph C. Brachman, Chambers, and a brother. Anton Jirak, O’Neill. baxopnone quartet — re gg> Crumly, Bonnie Heiss. Diane Kemper and Caroline Max. Perfect Attendance — Sandra Alberts, Virginia Hall, Mike O’ Brien and Susan Freemeyer. Two-Ball Foursome Planned Thursday A two ball foursome will be held Thursday, (Memorial Day* at the O’Neill Country Club. All members are invited to partici pate. In charge of the tournament are Fred Gakle and Henry Lo haus. Social Security Agent Will Be Here June 5 Gail Robart field representa tive of the Norfolk social security office will be in the basement of the Court House Annex in O’Neill from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wed nesday, June 5. musicians load instruments, bedding and uniforms into the bus. Spun sors making the trip are Mr. and Mrs. Ih-nnis Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Neil Haxshfleld, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Duvis, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dtifek and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Holselaw. Search For Lost Youth Ends In Own Bedroom A search involving hundreds of volunteers, law officers and the O'Neill National Guard, was touched off Friday evening when eight-year-old Randy Rowe, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Rowe was reported missing from his home. Randy was last reported seen near his home about noon Friday. When he failed to return home by dark a general search was organized. Radio station KBRX obtained special permission from Governor Morrison to return to the air to help in the search. Na tional guardsmen were called out and numerous other volunteers turned out to help search the banks of the Elkhorn river. Other search parties were dispatched to investigate cave-ins in newly con structed sewer lines. Search headquarters was set up at the National Guard Armory and a party of men were making plans to drag the lake south of the sale bam where Randy had been reported to have been seen by members of his Boy Scout troop. However the search was called off when Randy was found . . . safe at home in his downstairs bedroom. Mrs. K. L. VanVoorhis Receives Citation Mrs. K. L. VanVoorhis, O’Neill, Holt County March of Dimes Di rector for 1963, has l>een officially recognized along with other Ne braska volunteer leaders for an outstanding job in once again pro viding Nebraska’s share of the money needed to carry on the in ternationally - reknown research program of the March of Dimes organization Rites Held for Sofia Dobbins At Page May 29 Funeral services for Sofia Dob bins, 77, were held Wednesday from the Page Methodist church with the Rev. Robert Linder, oi ficiating. Burial was in the Page cemetery. Sofia Dobbins, the daughter of Henry and Katherine Buckleman Brunckhorst, was bom December 16, 1886 at Chicago, III., and died May 27 at St. Anthony’s hospital after a lingering illness. She married Clarence Dobbins, July 1, 1907 at Benson, Minn. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Thomas (LaNora) Holliday, Orchard, two grandchildren, Holly and Beverly, three brothers, Er nest, Inman. Robert. Osmond, and Wilham, Lusk, Wyo. Two Accidents Reported Here An adfcident occurred at Andy's Drive-Inn Sunday. May 19 at ap proximately 1:25 p.m. A 1963 auto driven by Kent Peterson. O’Neill, was backing from it’s parking place, and in so doing backed into a 1955 car, driven by Elden LeRoy Butterfield, O’Neill. The Butterfield car suffered damage to the hood, grill and bumper, amounting to $119. The left rear light on the Peterson auto was damaged. Another accident ’s reported about 8:15 p.m.. May 22. A 1956 pickup, driven by Harry Beilin, was pulling a 1953 car, driven by Donald Obst, O'Neill. As the pickup stopped in front of Ro bertson Motor the brakes on the car failed and the vehicle ran into the back of the pickup, caus ing approximately $97 worth of damage to the front of the car. City Council To Accept New Sewer Bids No bids were accepted on sew er and water work at the city council’s special meeting Monday night Some bids were above ar chitect’s estimates while other bidders failed to submit bids in the required manner. The work will be advertised again and bids will be opened at a later date. In other action at the special meeting, the council discussed the liquor license application of the Town House and set Monday night, June 3, for hearing. OVER 1,000 PERSONS were on hand Satur day afternoon to tour the new O'Neill National Bank building. Bank employees were kept busy Bid Opening Date Set for New School Kina! plans were approv «•<! and a date set for opening bids for construction of the new six year high school building at a meet illg of the O'Neill Isiald <>( (Hill cation Tuesday night Following advertising tiie hoard will open bids June H* In other action the board saw demonstration of laboratory equtp ment by three companies and received bids to furnish labs in the new building No official in lion was taken on lab equipment CDA Observe Anniversary Here Sunday The C*U Kill c Daughters of America of Court St Michael, O’Neill, celebrated their 10th an niversary, Sunday at St. Pat rick’s Parish hall Benediction was at 12:45 follow ed by a one o'clock luncheon for 100 members and guests. Monsignor O'Sullivan gave the Invocation. Agnes ftlnire Hickey, state* monitor, was the toast mist ress. Carlyn Neiers, grand re gent, welcomed the group Kathleen Wamke, gave the highlights of the i*ast 40 years. Musical selections were pre sented by Renee, Barbara and Bruce Spittler. Miss Neiers presented pins to the honored mcml>ers. Helen Turner, vic<*-grnnd re gent, paid tribute to past grand regents Ptilct,’ f hifol/ I umd f itnirtin tinil Mary Corkle entertained the group musically. The Kev. Father Duffy addressed the group. This was followed by remarks and closing prayer by Mon.signor O - 1 Sullivan. Out of town guests included Father Gomez, St. Michael Mon astery, Elkhorn, Mrs. Mary Jan 1 ssen, state regent, Crofton, Miss ’ Imelda NoJan, state secretary, Omaha, Mrs. Clara Koch, Nor folk, and Mrs. Ruth Smith. Oma ha. district deputies, Mrs. Ellen Dufek, Verdigre. and Mrs. Car rie Keating, Atkinson, grand re gents. 1 Meat Canning Is Topic of Demonstration Home canning of meat will tie the topic of a special demonstra tion June 5. Kathryn Cooley, Food Specialist from the Univer sity of Nebraska, will present the material at 1:30 p m. in the base ment of the First Methodist church in O’Neill Canning meat has proved a practical and economical method of keeping meat on hand for quick and tasty main dishes. Many homemakers have ques tions about the proper preserva tion methods. This demonstration will cover the points necessary for successfully keeping the meat. The meeting is open to the public. Any homemaker interest ed in canning meat is invited to attend. Gary Stowell Leaves For Worthington, Minn. Gary Stowell, sales associate at the O’Neill Penney Store for the past two years has been trans ferred to the Penney Store in Worthington, Minn, as senior sales associate. Gary left for Worthington last Monday. His family expects to join him there the last of this month. throughout the afternoon as they distributed free gifts to the visitors and explained the many mod ern conveniences of the new bank. Memorial Day Services Planned In O'Neill Area Meruoii il I *ny services art* W ln|( observed in quite a tew towns in Hits urea O'Neill • American U*gXst and Auxiliary will is .Id their annual march from tie U gfcm Hall to tin* cemetery to the at comj>aniiuent ot a hand Set vice* will 1c field at II it in at Ilie cemetery with f ather I kiMv giving the address. (Iininhri s will Iroi.l two pro grams, in the morning ran- at W a m at the Hethuny church fol lowed hy military' oiiservnnrcs at tire iiethariy cemetery. There will !h* another one at 11 U m at the Chu nib-era ermetery with mil Itary rites follow'mg Atkinson's program will iregln at 10 45. with a procession which will Include the American I a gion and Auxiliary, color guard tire colors, firing squad and members of lire Women's Itelief (jrr|ts. William K Onillsrnith. I **■ jrurtment of Nebraska command er of American U*gion will de liver the memorial address A program will follow Services will continue at Wood lawn cemetery under the dire, tion of the Women's Relief Corps At Page their program, under tin- direction of the American log ion and Auxiliary will Iregln at 2 pm. with u procession into the sclroolhouse Tin* Rr*v. liolrert Under will give the <|x-nlng anil closing prayer A program will lx* held followed hy tlx* address given hy Commander William (iaUhrailh. Boomer. Rites Will lx* continued at the cemetery under the direction of the U'gion A wreath will lx placed honoring tlwrse who gave their lives. A real treat Is in store for those in attendance at the Hand hills Cattle Association Annual Convention, which will be held in Ainsworth, June I. Associa tion officials have announced that Coach Bob Devalley, Head Coach of the I diversity of Ne braska Football team, will Im the afternoons featured speak er. < 'oach Ilevaney, fast iMmm ln(t Nebraska’s most sought after s|»eaker, will speak on bis favor ite subject, Nebraska Football, Kodmond Hears, President of tbe Asso< iatlon stated that the public Is invited to hear Mr, Devaney’s address Special Camp For Diabetics Planned Soon A special camp for diabetics will be held at Camp Floyd Ko gers. near Nebraska City June 9 through 22. The camp is open each summer for two weeks in June. Boys and girls eight years of age and older, who have diabctis are the on<-s for whom the camp is organized. The law age limit makes possible the greatest pos sible benefit from lessons taught, every day by doctors and the dietitian. The charge for two weeks is fifty dollars. Children who can not pay are not excluded. Vari ous organizations and individuals donate funds to send one or more diabetics to camp. The Holt. County Council of Home Extra sion Clubs participates in this program. Anyone interested in attending this camp may contact the Coun ty Agents. Direct applications may be made to Anna Smrha; State House Station, Box 4757, Lincoln 9, Nebraska. Farm Bureau Assn. Views Ranching Movie Highlighting the May county meeting of the Holt county Farm Bureau, Monday evening at the courthouse annex was a showing of the film. “God's Own Cow Country”. Heiss, Page, presided at the business meeting, when the group approved plans to schedule a picnic as the next county meet *ng. It will be held Sunday, June Mrs. Everett Hale, women's chairman, told the group of the women's committee’s plans for sponsoring a Farm Bureau booth at the Holt county fair in August. A social hour followed with Mrs. Neven Ickes jr., Page, as coffee hostess.