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"10 The Crawford Tribune CRAWFORD DAWES COUNTY NEBRASKA lri'EMRiKR 20 1947 OFFICIAL PAPER OF COUNTY AND CITY NUMBER 40 VOLUME 60 ESTABLISHED IN 1887 Minstrel To Be Given October 8-9 Dawes County AAA Notes The County Committee and office personnel attended a district meeting held at Alliance Nebr on Wednesday September 17th This meeting dealt with Check of Performance ard Applications for Payment Since it will be impossible for us to secure the services of our Community Commit-iteemen due to the limited budget we are asking all co-operators in the AAA Program to either call at this office and report their approved completed practices or answer the letters we have written promptly Some practices need receipts show ing the amount of seed oV other materials used in completing the practices ard these must be on file in the County Office before that practice will qualify for payment It is necessary that your farm report be signed prior to making the Applications for payment as this is your certification that you are eligible for payment for the approved completed practices shown thereon WOODMEN CIRCLE HOLD CONVENTION 13 From Crawford Went To The Meeting In Alliance Eighteen members of Sunbeam Grove No 163 Supreme Forest Wood men Circle attended the Thirteenth District Convention held in the Palm Room of the Alliance Hotel Alliance Nebraska on Saturday September 20th 1917 Guests introduced during the morning meeting included Mrs Florence Jensen Vice President Mrs Florence Estler National Representative Mrs Freida Sorgenson Alternate Mrs Mildred Gustason State Manager of Nebraska and Colorado and Mrs Stella Callahan District Manager All ritualistic work was demonstra (ted throughout the session by tha District Officers and the drill teams of Alliance Scottobluff and Crawford Nebraska A delicious banquet was served to approximately 100 guests at 6:30 with Mrs Virginia Mosteller of Seottsbluff acting as toastmistresa Honors were conveyed upon various members by Mrs Jensen during tha evening meeting which was open to the public The invitation of Oshkosh Grove was accepted and plans made to attend the 1948 Convention as their guests Notes From The Youth Center By Joan Katruska Tuesday September 23rd at 8:00 was the scene of the latest jazz gathering of the Crawford Youth unu what a session! Over 50 young people and as many parents joined in the Park Pavilion to enjoy the program The newly organized orchestra open ed the program playing At the close of this number Sue Bruer sat at the piano and Hile Good rich stepped up to the and an-5 nounced the first singer of the even ing Miss Sharlene Greiner who sang and as an encore on a Jeanine Curtis next into the gave out with Where I Come and whies was strictly all right JoAnn Wheeler then sang tho well beloved followed by we wondered too why we heard more of that voice? The orchestra entered again at this point with Gather Time Waltz and Girl That I The kid couldn't have done better I think everyone would be interested in who makes up this little group On the saxaphone are Sue Bruer Sharlene Greiner and Wanda Holder Duane Smith and Charles Dannar on their trumpets Boyd Harris und James Lowe manipulate those slide trombones in a quite fetching manner Bobbie Roberta pow-wow-ed the drums in just the right rhythm while Raymond Peterson held them all together with the piano This gang deserved the big hand they got As an added attraction Bea Bridgo gave a nursery rhyme reading It was But Next on the program was Lois Keenan singing and a Fightin" and th Rest of the World Go Jean Claire Moore then sang her selection very nictly followed by Geraldine Raymond singing Get and Denise Bell with a Sunday Kind of At the close James Lowe played an original phrase of music that mado everyone wish for more We wish to express our special thanks to Wright Lathrop and Clar ence Moffatt for use of their systems and to Sue Bruer without whoso help this program could not bo presented Remember the party next week kids Free treats to all customers with parents welcome to watch tho dancing afterwards The High School Band will parade to tho park for tho evening and pictures will be taken Chairman Larson points out that the fall is a good time to begin establishing sod Waterways This is a cov er on cropland gullies or ditches Open gullies or ditches create a serious water-erosion hazard If they are not protected with cover the water runoff year after year makes them larger and finally results in destruction of entire fields Dame and wells come under the range practices that can be carried out under the Agricultural program All ranchers are aware that proper drinking water nearer the grass area is a valuable asset Crawford Woman's Club Notes A District Convention Here Crawford will be thiv scene of the District Convention Saturday Sep tember 27th when the Captain Chris-tophor Robinson hapter of the Daugh ter of the American Revolution will entertain state officers and delegates from Hyannis Alliance Gordon Hay Springs and Seottsbluff and guests from the Lusk Wyoming Chapter The meeting will convene at 10:30 with group singing led by Mrs Ball of Chadron followed by Discussions At 12:00 luncheon will be served at the Congregational church dining room The afternoon session will be open ed with an Invocation by Mrs Georgi-ana Masters Chapter Chaplain followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag led by Mrs Edy Randall Chapter Regent Miss Anna Margaret Hawkins will sing a group of songs accompanied by Miss Gertrude Estler Dr James Olson of Lincoln Sirpt of the State Historical Society will speak on the significance of the area in which we live and the importance of 'marking historical spots Dr Olson is well versed in his subject and should provide a very interesting talk to which the public is invited Mrs James Suttie of Omaha State Regent will then bring her message and suggestions Simons-Hardy The following clipping waa token from a Riverview Washington papery Against a background of ferns and fall flowers the wedding of Raymond Simons son of Mr and Mrs Ray Simons of Riverview and Miss Wilma Hardy daughter of Harry Jones of Spokane took place Saturday even tag in the Leslie Rinehart garden on Park street with the Rev Charles Hatten officiating Dressed in an ivory satin tradition al wedding gown the bride carried a bouquet of orchid sweet peas ard she was preceded by Miss Janet Lee Rine hart flower girl who wore a white formal with pink satin decoration and carried a nosegay of white and orchid asters Matron of honor for the bride was Mrs Leslie Rinehart while Mrs Virgil Aybogast was bridesmaid They both were attired in white formals Leslie Rinehart brother-in-law of the groom acted as best man Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held in the garde and tho three-tiered cake which was decorated in white with orchid trim was cut Tho groom a graduate of Richland high school was discharged in the last year after serving 28 months ill tho army where he attai ed the rank of sergeant He spent 21 months over seas Mrs Simons graduated from Crawford high school Crawford Nebraska Out-of-town guests for the wedding were Mr and Mrs Elmer Kulp Lyndon Mr and Mrs McPhail of Blaine Mrs Dykes and Mr and Mrs Stewart Larson Seattle The couple will make their home in Pasco where he is employed as a fire man by tho Northern Pacific ruilway Mrs Simons is a niece of Mrs Clyde Hilton of this city Royal Neighbors District Meeting The District Convention of the Royal Neighbors of America will be held at Bayard on October 2nd A number from the Crawford Camp are planning to attend A Minstrel composed of Crawford men and women will be presented at the Crawford high school auditorium on October 8th and 9th under the sponsorship of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority Mr Ray Wasmund is directing the Minstrel and is assisted in its production by Mrs Frank Bar-nes Many specialities including banjo trio selections tap dances gay dunc-tag girls together with vocals rendered by colorful mammy intriguing negro girls gay young blades and old lazy Joes plus a chorus singing all the old familiar spirituals and plantation ditties will bring back the color of the deep old South Mr Ray Wasmund will be the Interlocutor and the end men consist of Bill Hudson Pat Davis Hank Rudloff Bill Swick Kermit Brashear and Hai ry Abney Ladies and gentlemen appearing in the show are Freddie Hoff man Dot Cover Marcella Warren Lois Thompson Winnie Gue Arlene Hoffman Beulah Rudloff Ruth Davis Marion McGinnis Faye Ncwberg Edith Hall Henrietta Lubin Dorothy Iliff Gladyce Sanders Winnie Quay Helen Gund Herman Rudloff ErneBt Martin Dr Lanspa Dr Moore Glenn Custer Cy Hall Bob Moss Ray Swanson Fred Gund Edy Randall and Steve Price Price of admission will be 25c for children under 12 and 60c for adults Piano Recital At Marsland Mrs Dillon Furman presented the following pupils in Recital Friday evening September 19 1947 at the Methodist church in Marsland at 816 Paper Ships Thompson Echoes Rtag Williams Martha Keane Big Frdm a Wigwam Thomson Carolyn Tollman Duet Signs of Springs Rowe Jolene and Marjorie Anderson Camp Songs Joleno Sharlene and DuWayne Furman Duet Comt Round the Martha Keane and Mrs Furnian Bluebells are Marjorie Anlerson The Band is Playing Dixie Williams DuWayio Furman Vocal Solo Sweet and Low Linda Anderson Duet Homo on (he Range Thompson Carolyn Tollman and Mrs Furman Duet Birds of Paradise Strcabrog Sharlene and DuWayne Furman Barcarolle from Tales of Hoffman Offenbach Joleno Anderson Spring in Old Vienna Fedfer Sharlee Furman Violin Guvotte DuWayne Furman Camp Jolene Sharlene and DuWayne Furman The Recital was well attended and the program was greatly enjoyed Alpha Star Club Hold Meeting Tho Alpha Star Club met September 10th at the home of Mr and Mrs Warren McMcekin Dinner was served at noon to eleven members and fourteen visitors The president Mrs Basil Harrison called tho meeting to order Plans were mado for the Club year and Project leaders chosen to take the first fall lesson Tho next club meeting will be with Mrs Mcts on October 16th Terracing Erosion and Livestock water dame and sod waterways arc practices that will still qualify for payment under the Triple A Program if approved and completed yet this fall If interested in any of these practices contact your county office at once JOCKEY KILLED IN FORT RACES Horse Left The Track And Crashed Into A Tree On Thursday afternoon at the races at the Colt and Horse Show Claire Schindler 37 of Mitchell Nebr who was riding in one of the races was instantly killed when his horse left the track and bolted into a tree The body was brought to the Houston Funeral Home and no arrangements have been made as we go to press MrSchindler had won two races and was well on his way to win the race when the accident occurred His wife was present at the time of his death Thi first day of the Three-Day Pro gram was largely attended and many beautiful hones and colts were exhibited by breeders from various parts of the northwest territory All the business houses and schools were clos ed Thursday afternoon so all might attend Maiy of the contests in ridingand racing as well as the exhibition were close The prises awarded were fur nished by the Crawford business men All in all it was one of the main fall events marred only by the accidental -death of young Schindler The Hone and Colt Sale will be "held Saturday and a large number of Interested buyers are expected McClenathan Family Hold a Reunion A family reunion of the McClenathan family of which Mrs John Buf fington is a member drew to a close tho past week They ajl gathered at the Buffington ranch southwest of Crawford on September 1st and a truly enjoyable time was had by the following: Mr and Mrs Mc- Comas of Auburn Nebr Dr and Mrs McClenathan of Chicago 111 Mr and Mrs A Griffith of Omaha Mr and Mrs Millard Pavlot of Boise Idaho Mr and Mrs Verne MeClenathan of Elridge Calif Jean Griffith and Roz Chandler of San San Jose Calif Barbara Hugs of San Jose Calif Warren Pavlot of Boise Idaho and Mr and Mrs James Griffith of Oklahoma City Okla Dr Edwards Allen and Dr Mary Allen of Chicago were among the guests present Nimble Thimble Club Meeting Wednesday evening September 17 at 4:30 with all mombers present the Nimible Thimble Club met at the home of Mrs Don Mosser for an exhibition of their article which they made Each of the older girls wore dresses they had completed Shirley Franey Arlene Reynold-son Janet Brundage and Mary Hage-meister gave demonstrations on vari ous articles they made during the summer months The meeting was adjourned and a delicious supper was enjoyed by all The next meeting will be at the home of Sharon Franey at 7:00 on October 8th Rotary Club Hold Meeting At Rotary Wednesday night visit ing Rotarians were Rupert Spearman of Boulder City Nevada Edwin Critos Bill Couch and Oscar Renfro of Children Guests were Kelsey of the Holly Sugar Corporation of Terring-ton and red Cnnd of Crawford who gave a talk on looting in Germany car rind on by members of the United States Army REMEMBER Sept 30th is the final date for paying your crop insurance premium without having to pay interest Those having crop insurance should make note of this date The Crawford Woman's Club ll imeet at 2:00 ott Thursday October 2nd at the home of Mrs Parker with Mrs Cramp ton Mrs Sidney McKelvey and Mrs Ma-bel Brashear as hostesses Mrs Greydon Nichols of Chadron will be the guest speaker She will give the Club a glimpse of her many observations in France and Switzerland Please call one of the hostesses if you are not going to attend Also please note that the meeting begins at 2:00 NOT at the usual 2:30 4-H Tractor Club Notes Mitchell-Dunn Also remember you can still obtain Price Support Purchase Agreements and Commodity Credit Loans on your oats wheat and barley Carmen Hagen Attending Doane College Crete Sept 25 (SPECIAL) Miss Carmen Hagen of Crawford is among tho estimated 455 students enrolled at Doane College for the 1947-48 school year according to an announcement by Dean Kenneth A Browne A sophomore this year Miss Hagen daugh ter of Mr and Mrs Hagen is majoring in science courses Represented in the Doane stud-dent from 108 Nebraska towns 20 other states and two foreign countries War veterans number about 147 and the freshman class boasts an enrollment of about 159 Dean Browne said Schmidt-Rudloff The members of the Belmont Tractor Club took a trip thru the Black Hills of South Dakota on September 13th and 14th They went to Hot Springs Saturday and visited the Evnns Plunge a) camped near there that night Sunday morning they started out to go thru the Hills They went up to Mount Rushmore and then down past Sylvan Lake and the Need-lee and buck to Hot Springs and home Tho mernliers of the Club wish to tha Eldon Miller leader and Mr John Porter assistant leader for the transportation and nice time Wednesday Matinee Discontinued Frank Barnes manager of the Elite Theater announced today that tho Wednesday Matinee has been dia continued and in cooperation with the Crawford Trade Day tho Ad clipped from the Day page will be worth 20c on an Adult admission on Wednesday nights when presented at the box office Mrs Ivan Jeffries and daughter Eula Mae left Wednesday night for York to attend a church convention Mr and Mrs Rufus Brott returned Monday from a three weeks vacation flip They visited relatives in Montana Idaho Washington and Oregon They also visited with the Wll) Soes-tei's in Oregon and the William Wit-rigs in Caldwell Idaho In all their travels they did not see anything that looked ait good to thorn as old Nebras ka Mr and Mrs Paul Hamakor and daughter Mrs Sam Schmidt and little duughter returned Tuesday from Don ver Colorado Mr llamaker attended tho Thornton Hereford Sale at Gunnison while away He saw hulls sell for $35000 This was one of the bl gest Hereford sale ever held Gerald Dunn son of Mrs Joe Pu-blow of Crawford and Miss Nadine Mitchell of Woodland California were married in Woodland on September 10th Tho groom after completing high school served with the armed forces Ho was discharged from the service and spent some time here before going to California where he is employed in the Supreme Photo Shop in Woodland Tho bride has been employed by the telephone com pany They will make their home in Wqodland Pythian Sisters To Hold Convention The District Convention of the Pythian Sisters will be held Wednesday October 1st at Harrisburg Tho 'following from Maple Leaf Temple of Crawford will attend Me- dames Edna Haseke Rilla Northncrs Eva Fritts Daisy Ilief Augusta Riggs Leona Riggs Emma Roberts Sadie Dorring-ton Bessie Wilgus Florence iEstkr and Miss Gertrude Estler All evening services at the Church of the Nhzareno will1 be at 7:30 start tag with September 2b th Mrs VV Side r- of Derive Colo is Visiting at the home of her daugh ter Mrs Marvin Wohlers and family Mrs Gilbert Sheets returned Tuesday from Omaha She spent tho sum trier with her children in Wyoming Washington and Nebraska She la planning on making her home in this city Mrs Sheets wan on tho passenger train that derrailod Monday night when a few guiles out of Omnha Luck ily no one was killed or badly injured Tho train went thru an open switch and struck a car of grain On Wednesday September 17th at 10:00 at the Catholic rectory in this city occurred the marriage of Miss Beulah Schmidt daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwin Schmidt and Mr Henry Rudloff son of Mr and Mrs If Rudloff Father Albert Albcl officiated The attendants were Mr and Mrs Pat Davis Both Mr and Mrs Rudloff are graduates of tho Crawford high school Mr Rudloff has been employed at Fort Robinson since returning from so) vice with tho armed force:) in Eur ope Mrs Rudloff is the bookkeeper at the Midwest Hardware Co After a short honeymoon in Denver Colorado they returned to this city to make their home Mrs William Ilasebrock loft Monday for Minneapolis to visit her son and wife Paul Savory of the Marine Corps is spending a furlough here with his parents The firemen were called to the Edy Randall home Saturday afternoon to extinguish a firo in the kitchen cans ed by a pot of grease catching fire Mrs Randall was slightly burned Wirtz-Power Mr Bernard Power son of Mrs Elizabeth Power of Kansas City and Joylene Wirtz daughter of Mrs Bessie Wirtz of this city wero united in marriage by Ernest Johnson County Judge at Chadron Nebraska September 12th at 2:30 The groom is engaged in commercial trucking and tho bride has been employed at the Ivins Hospital in this city After a honeymoon in the Black Hills they returned to Crawford to make their homo Mrs John Meekem returned last Friday from Omaha and reports her sister-in-law Mrs Kate Middleiniss improving James Andersen will arrive Satur day from Los Angeles Calif to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Mr and Mrs William Gill and baby returned Tuesday from Slid by villa Kentucky where they visited relatives Mr and Mrs Barton 1 ft on Tuesday for their home in Petri burg Va after visiting his sister Mrs It Ivins and mother Mrs Baton Mr anrl Mrs Clondy and Mr and Mrs Frank Miller spent th week and at Akron Colo with Mr and Mrs Dannar the latter is a daughter of the Glendys Those attending the 1st District Legion and Auxiliary Convention al Hay Springs September 22nd were Tommy Moody Wayne Grove Mil-Ion loss! Howard Dodd Mrs Grace Sanson Mrs Ruth Davis Mrs Jean Moody Mrs Anna Richardson Mrs Georgia Raymond and Mrs Ruby Trib bett Fred Popkay is quite ill at the Ivin hospital in this city Mr and Mrs Young of Richmond Mo have been visiting their son Charles Young and wife at Belmont the past ten days Mr and Mrs Hugh Hiatt and ron Bob and the mother Mrs Major Hiatt arrived Wednesday from Olinda California for a visit with relatives.