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Nebr. Historical Society Ex. IN TWO ONE PAGES THE IMPERIAL REPUBLICAN SECTION SECTIONS CHASE COUNTY-THE RICHEST COUNTY IN SOUTHWEST 8 PAGES LIVE IN NEBRASKA VOLUME 68 ESTABLISHED 1887 IMPERIAL, CHASE COUNTY, NEBRASKA, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1956 H. J. Hughes New President National Wheat Association As indicated to be a strong probability in this newspaper last week, Herbert J.

Hughes of Imperial was elected president of the National Association of Wheat Growers, at that large organization's national meeting in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Hughes, who had been one of the vice-presidents of the Association, is generally recognized as one of the leading authorities on wheat growing, milling and marketing in the entire country. He has large wheat farm interests in Chase County. HERBERT J.

HUGHES Lester Mort of near Venango and Theodore Fiedler of Holyoke, were both elected among the five vice presidents, thus giving this area a very fine representation the officers. The official report of the election was as follows: Oregon-Agriculture Secretary Ezra T. Benson has promised the nation's wheat grow. ers consideration for their domestic parity program in 1957. In a talk to 600 delegates attending the National Association (Continued on Page 4) MRS.

VERA INEZ PASSED AWAY; FUNERAL AT LAMAR WEDNESDAY I Vera Inez Deselms was born, north of Haigler in Dundy, County, Nebraska, April She departed this life at the Imperial Hospital February 5, 1956, at the age of 61 years, seven months and six days. She was the daughter of a pioneer family of Jacob V. and Minnie Deselms. June 19, 1920, she was married to Robert L. Evans at Edison, Nebraska.

To this union were born three children: Clarence, and Clara, who were twins died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Virginia Clark, of Benkelman. The husband was killed in a car wreck in 1940. Vera united with the Lamar Christian Church June 5, 1930. She was to Ernest A.

Thompson, 1933 at the married, home of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. David E. Lee. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, a sister, Nellie, and two brothers, Frank and George.

She leaves to mourn her passing, her Ernest; daughter, Mrs. Virginia' Clark of Benkelman; two grandchildren, Larry and Judy Clark; a stepson, Robert Evans, of Ventura, three brothers, Walter of Edison, Roy of Forrestburg, South Dakota, Charlie of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; a sister, Ida Deselms of Haigler; an uncle, Sam Turner of Lula Wray, George of three Wray, aunts, Colo. Mrs. Fannie Davis of Haigler, and Mrs. Rosa Lee of Lamar; 14 nephews nieces, and a host of friends and neighbors.

"God has not promised Skies always blue, Flower strewn pathways All our life through; God has not promised Sun without rain, Joy without sorrow Peace without pain. But God has promised Strength for the day Rest from Labor, Sight for the way, Grace for the trials, Help from above, Unfailing sympathy, Undying Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon, February 8, at two o'clock, at the Christian Church at Lamar. Walter Radcliff gave the sermon, assisted by Rev. Glen Moorhead. Mrs.

Alan Davidson, Mrs. Calvin Pierce, Wayne Davidson, and Vincent Marvin, 'sang "There Is No Disappointment in "Face and "Sweet Bye and Mrs. Verneal Marvin was accompanist. Casketbearers were six nephews, Milton, Glen, Orville, Marvin, Dale and Don Deselms. Interment was in the cemetery near Lamar with Luhrs Reynolds of Imperial in charge of arrangements.

OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER NUMBER 31 A PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, World Day of year in many places Prayer will observedenbut the world where humble peoples, living, against a background of universal tension and uncertainty, will bow their heads and lift up their hearts to Almighty God in prayer; and WHEREAS, the Christian people of Imperial and surrounding communities will join on this occasion with people in many communties throughout the world to form an articulate and inspiring chain of human -prayer, and WHEREAS, the troubled peoples in less fortunate nations than ours, and indeed, even in our own beloved country, need Divine Guidance as never before, especially as this is stimulated 1 through prayerful communion, NOW, THEREFORE, Bill McNair, Mayor of Imperial, do hereby proclaim Friday, February 17, 1956, as WORLD DAY OF PRAYER in Imperial, and I urge our citizens to observe this day by attending on February 17, wherever. possible, World Day services, or pausing for a minute of prayer at high noon to ask God to give us, in all our humility, the wisdom and courage to meet and successfully solve the profound problems of our times. Given this 7th day of February, 1956, at Imperial, Nebraska. (Signed) BILL McNAIR, Mayor. Arlene Radcliffe, Wayne Kivett Married Here Sunday, Feb.

5 Miss Arlene Radcliffe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Radcliffe, of Lamar and Wayne E. Kivett, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Brison Kivett, of Imperial, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon, February 5, at the Methodist Church in Imperial. Rev. John Mikkelsen solemnized the impressive double-ring wedding rites at twothirty o'clock in the presence of about 30 guests, relatives and close friends of the two families. Two beauty baskets of multicolored gladioli tied with ribbon bows decorated the Church Chancel. by two five Arnison played candelabra.

a Mrs. prelude Em- of wedding music as the guests assembled, the traditional and' processional and recessional, accompanied Bert Arnison who sang and following the rites, "The Lord's Misses Patty and Penny Hill, white checked taffeta frocks, cousins of the bride, in blue and with red accessories and wristlets of white carnations, lighted the candles. The groom was attended by his cousin, Ivan Ekart, and Gerald Radcliffe, brother of the bride, was usher. The men wore business suits with white carnation boutonnieres. Miss Marilyn Radcliffe of Phoenix, Arizona, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

She wore a gray wool afternoon dress with white satin and matching hat, and carried a nosegay of pink carnations. The attractive bride was escorted to the altar by her father, who gave her in marriage. She wore a blue wool knit costume with white yoke and white satin hat, and carried a white orchid with ribbon streamers on her white Bible. Her only jewelry was a necklace of pearls, a gift of the groom. The bride's mother wore an afternoon dress of teal blue with winter white accessories and the groom's mother wore a navy blue dress with black accessories.

They each had corsages of white carnations. Following the wedding a reception was held in the church parlors. The bridal table was laid with a damask cloth, centered with the wedding cake decorated by Mrs. Stanley Smith. The three-tier cake was frosted in white with decorative wedding bells, pink roses mint green leaves.

Each side was graced by a white crocheted wedding slipper, and topped with a miniature bride and groom. Other appointments in crystal and silver comAfter pleted 'the table arrangement. the bride and groom cut the first piece of cake, Mrs. Keith Radcliff cut and- served the cake. Mrs.

Jackie Ekart presided at the coffee service, and Miss Wilma Greer of North Platte at the punch bowl. Miss Peg Hansmeier of Ogallala registered the guests; Larry and Jimmy Radcliffe received the gifts which were arranged by Miss Mona Kay Bauerle. Later the newlyweds left on their wedding trip to Kansas City, and where they will reside while Wayne attends Central Technical Electronic School. Both Mr. and Mrs.

Kivett are School. Wayne Chase, recently regraduates of County High turned from military service. Mrs. Kivett has been employed as secretary in the Chase County Assistance Office in Imperial. Guests from away at the wedding included: Mrs.

Eva Greer, and Jim of North Platte, and Mrs. Lawrence Greer of Grant. WHEAT POSTER WINNERS, TEACHERS, AND SPONSOR First row (all students) left to right- Cheryl Kessler, Kay O'Brien, Sheryl Wheeler, Dwight Spady, Arlis Moreland, Patty Denker. Imperial Republican Staff Photo Back row--Carol Einspahr, Donna Applegarth, Fauniel Davis, Lucille Pierce, teachers; County Superintendent Sylvia Ziegler; Blanche Trowbridge, Nina Hallett, teachers; Darlene Moreland, president Nebraska Wheathearts; Nina Fortkamp, teacher; Gary Todd, student; Alice Christiansen, teacher. John Deere Day Will Be Big Event In Imperial Feb.

16 Thursday of next week, February 16, is the annual John Deere Day in Imperial, and dozens of other local business houses are joining with the Imperial Cooperative Equity Exchange to make the day a big success, as it has been in past years. The Equity is carrying most of the load, for that concern will supply both the' entertainment and the free lunch for the day. Following the lunch which is always an extra good and generous one to be served at quity plant, there will be a big free picture show at the Star Theatre. This show will include a variety of features especially suited to the occasion, good films with top class actors, and something everyone who attends will enjoy. There will also be a show in the forenoon, previous to the dinner.

In a good sized number of stores about town, attractive special bargains will offered, to help make the an even better one for careful, day, thrifty shoppers. Then, Thursday night comes the annual ball sponsored by the Imperial Volunteer Firemen, so, all in all, it is going to be a big day in Imperial. The Imperial Boosters are actively cooperating in this event, and the part of the day which deals with special bargains in the stores and general invitations to people to attend is called Farmers Bargain Day. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs.

Irvin Jones of Champion announce the engagement of their daughter, Berneice, to Robert son of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Fanning, also of Champion. MISS BERNEICE JONES The bride elect is a member of this year's senior class of Chase County High School. The groom returned just recently, having completed four years of duty in the U.

S. Navy. A spring wedding is being planned. -Mrs. John Brethower went to North Platte Wednesday to be with her mother, Mrs.

Joe Tesar, who was to undergo major surgery. BULLETIN Late Wednesday afternoon, The Imperial Republican received a telephone call from Pat O'Meara, Secretary of Congressman Phil Weaver, at Lincoln, advising that the U. S. Department of Commerce will shortly announce that the Imperial Airport has been granted $20,000 (of federal money) for airport improvement, includ. ing acquisition of land, brush removal, and paving.

WAUNETA NEWS MRS. C. J. SUTHERLAND, Reporter. LIONS CLUB MEETING HELD FEBRUARY 7 There was a good attendance of members of the Imperial Lions Club and several guests at the regular meeting of the club Tuesday evening at the Commercial Hotel dining The club is sponsoring the Lamar community play, written and directed by Wayne Lee, to given at the high school auditorum on Friday evening, March 2.

It was suggested and later voted to use proceeds of the play to purchase chairs for rooms at the local hospital. The Misses Jane Reynolds, Joan Jaeger, Eileen and Betty Oltman sang a group of songs. They were accompanied by Miss Marilyn Paul. Lions members guests from Grant included Omer Werner, Orie Cook, Erwin Frerich and Fred Knotwell. JOHN B.

BRETHOWER DIED SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5, AFTER LONG ILLNESS John B. Brethower, a son of John B. and Katie Brethower, was born Grandview, Nebraska, on November 10, 1900. He departed this life at the age of 55 years, 2 months and 26 days, February 5th, 1956, at his home in Imperial, Nebraska, where he had been confined for the past year due to ill health. He was always cheerful and thoughtful of others during his long illness.

He moved with his parents from Firth, Nebraska, to Benkelman, Nebraska, in 1908, where he grew to manhood. He later resided on farm near Holyoke, Colorado, coming to Imperial in 1937 where he entered business with his nephew, Melvin Brethower. He was united in marriage to Amelia Tesar on March 8, 1941. They operated the Red and White Grocery in Imperial until 1947 when they sold their store to M. L.

Brethower. John served on the Ration Board, and the Office of Price Control during the war and recently on the County Real Estate Equalization Board until the time of his illness. He was a capable member of the Imperial Park Board for six years, having resigned from his duties when he became ill. John became a member of the Methodist Church in his early manhood. He was a member of the church in Imperial and elected to the Official Board until his illness prevented his serving.

He was preceded in death by his erett B. parents, and Brethower one of brother, Holyoke. He is survived by his loving wife, Amelia; four brothers, Otto of Holyoke, Colorado; Martin of Denver, Colorado; Tony of Wray, Colorado; and Howard Brethower of Nevis, Minnesota; four sisters, Ella Main of BenkelLena Rousselle of Sara' Rousselle of Los Angeles, California; and Esther Brethower of Hastings; many neices and nephews and large host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, February 7, at one o'clock at the Methodist Church in Imperial. Rev.

John Mikkelsen, pastor, gave the sermon and Mrs. Emily Arnison and Bert Arnison sang "In The Garden" and "Ivory Mrs. Willard Rouze was organist. Casketbearers were Melvin Carter of Ogallala, Averill Hudnall, Jack Claney, Hartsel Benson, Louis Landreth, and Wilfred Miller. Interment was in the cementery at Holyoke, with Luhrs and Reynolds of Imperial in charge.

-Mr. and Mrs. Ray Keech and daughter were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Dudek of Wauneta.

Mrs. Hattie Dudek was also a guest. In the afternoon the Keechs visited at the Ned Ele home. Many Fine Wheat Posters In ChaseDundy Contest The poster contest, sponsored and conducted by the Chase-Dundy Counties Wheat Growers Association and in active charge of Mrs. George Moreland, president of the Nebraska Wheathearts, was a very fine success in every way.

This contest, which was opened to school children in four age groups, was for the purpose of generating increased interest in the subject of wheat, and its success was shown by the fact that a total of. 411 posters were submitted. Of these 344 came from Chase County and 67 from Dundy County. Posters winning first prizes of $5.00 each: Grades 1 and 2-Patty Denker, Chase County; Nina Fortkamp, teacher. Grades 3 and 4 Jeannie Wall, Haigler; Thelma Polen, teacher.

Grades 5 and 6 Judy Nordhausen, Chase County; Nina Fort kamp, teacher. Grades 7 and 8-Arlis More land, Chase County; Nina Hallett, teacher. Winners of second prizes, $2.00 each: Grades 1 and 2- Glenda Harford, Haigler; Ann Anderson, teacher. Grades 3 and 4 Freddie Russell, Benkelman, Dundy County; Oscar Manning, teacher. Grades 5 and 6 Cheryl Kessler, Dundy County; Carol Einspahr, teacher.

Grades 7 and 8 -Gary Todd, Imperial; Alice Christiansen, teacher. Winners of third prizes, $1.00 Grades 1 and 2-Mardell Lutz, Dundy County; Margaret Stamm, teacher. Grades 3 and 4 Cheryl Wheeler, Chase County; Lucille Pierce, teacher. Grades 5 and 6 Dwight Spady, Chase County; Dorene Hoshouer, teacher. Grades 7 and 8-Kay O'Brien, Chase County; Leigh Gage, teacher.

These many fine posters were on display in the Reichardt building in Imperial Saturday, February 4, where they were judged by Mrs. J. E. Nothnagel, Imperial; Rev. Donald A.

Shaw, Lamar; and Superintendent C. J. Sutherland of Wauneta. A large number of people were present Saturday evening to view the exhibits and ceremonies of presentation of awards. Awards for first place winners were presented by Victor Haarberg of Wauneta, vice president of Chase-Dundy Wheat Growers Association; second-place awards were presented by Phil Langin, treasurer of the Chase Counties Wheat Growers Association, and Richard Brown, committeeman gave the awards for third place.

George Moreland, State Director of the Nebraska Wheat Growers Association, presented wheatheart corsages to all of the teachers, who were present, and Mrs. George Moreland, President of the Nebraska Wheathearts, awarded the Merit Certificates to the children. Mrs. J. C.

Naylor of The Imperial Republican was also presented with a corsage for assisting with the publicity. CHASE COUNTY SCOUT TO ATTEND STATE MEETING Gary Wallin, 16-year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Olan Wallin, of Champion, is one of 30 Boy Scouts of Nebraska, who will go to Linnual "Report to the Governor" on coln this weekend for the anthe Scouting activities for 1955. cil.

weekend of activity planGary is in the Tri Trails Counned for the visiting scouts. WAUNETA LOCALS Mr, and Mrs. Leslie Walgren of Cheyenne, were weekend guests of relatives in and around Wauneta. Mr. and Mrs.

Lee Kanago were Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Sutherland.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Sturtevant and Donna were guests of her parents, Sundana Mrs. Charles Loveland of Parks.

The Theta Rho girls met Monday evening for. a regular stated meeting the president, Miss Alta Malone, presiding. Mrs. Edith Dustin of Overton, a member of the Joint Youth Committee of Theta Rho Clubs, made an official visit, and Mrs. Celeste Kauffman of Cozad, Assembly PresiRebekahs also attended.

Following the school of instruction a delicious lunch was served by Alta Malone and Alice Faulkner. Mrs. Leone Robinson and daumoved into a Rider the past weekend and Mrs. Robinson began her duties as sixth, seventh and eighth grade -teacher. Mr.

and Mrs. Marlin Fortkamp and Terry and Mr. Mrs. Dick Nordhausen, Allan and Leon were dinner guests Sunday evening of the Henry Denkers, Al Larson was a supper guest of Gary Nordhausen Monday evening. The members of St.

Paul's Walther League showed two films Monday night from the famous "This is the T.V. programs. A fellowship hour, following the film, was enjoyed in the church parlors. Mrs. Herman Nordhausen, Mrs.

Dick Nordhausen, Mrs. Henry Haarberg and Mrs. Henry Denker drove to McCook Thursday to get Anita Nordhausen where she had come by train from Lincoln. Anita spent weekend with her parents, the Herman Nordhausens. Mr.

and Mrs. Jim Taylor and family and Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Denker and family and Patty Greeley were Sunday dinner guests of the Ed Denkers. Afternoon visitors were Mr.

and Mrs. Dick Nordhausen, Allan and Loren. Several couples surprised Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Nordhausen at a housewarming supper at their new home in Imperial Saturday evening.

Gary, Veleta and Karen Nordhausen, Gary, Vaunda and Floyd Fortkamp, Ken Brunkhorst, Dale and Henry Wicke, Lois Denker, Harlan Haarberg, Jr. Einspahr, Carolyn and Wayne Roscheswi, Doris Becker and Rev. Roy Bleick attended a Christian Growth Conference at Culbertson Sunday afternoon. A large group of ladies met at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Busking Thursday evening and quited for the Ladies Aid of St.

Paul's Church. The O.E.S. Kensington met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Fred Grimm with Mrs. John Green do co-hostess.

The Masonic-Eastern Star dinner will be held at the Delman Engell Club house this Friday evening at 6:30. Mrs. Celeste Kauffman of Cozad was a Monday visitor of Mrs. Myron Williams. Sunday dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs. D. Harold F. Willsey Wright were and fam- Mr. ily of Imperial, Mr.

and Mrs. Bill Jussel and Miss Bonnie Jussel of McCook. Mr. and Mrs. W.

L. Ele and family were afternoon callers. Warmest January 4 In History Here Registered This Year January of 1956 was quite: an ordinary month in most particulars, but it did, at least, set a weather record here. On Wednesday, January 4, the thermometer reached a maximum of 68 degrees and that was the warmest January 4 on record here. The coldest day, in January this year was on the 17th when there was a reading of 7 below zero, but that was a far cry from the January record, set on the second day of that month in 1911 when it was a really chilly 32 below.

Total precipitation for January this year was .34, or a trifle over one-third of an inch. Following are the weather statistics for last week. (Figures in each case are for the 24-hour peE riod from 7:00 a.m. on the date named to 7:00 a.m., on the previous day): February 2--10 and -5; February 3-25 and -3; February 4 -36 February 543 and 11; February 6 43 and 15; February 7-51 and 22; February 8-38 and 23. All of this information is supplied through courtesy of Willard Rouse, local government weather observer.

CITY COUNCIL TO MEET Monday, February 13, is the date for the next regular meeting of Imperial City Council. The schedule calls for regular council meetings on the second Monday of each month, and they are held at the City Office Building, 409 Broadway. WAUNETA LOCALS Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Dustin of Overton were dinner guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Harlan Stock Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W.

L. Ele and Mrs. Ned Ele were in McCook a Monday on business. Patty, Bobby, and Mary Ele were dinner guests Monday of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

D. F. Willsey. Mr. and Mrs.

Bob Newman and family entertained the following at dinner Sunday: Mr. and Walgren of Cheyenne, Wy. oming, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tatum, Mrs.

Vella Walgren, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Walgren and children and Mr. Mrs. Gene Van Meter and children.

Mr. and Mrs. Keith Roberts of Hot Springs, South Dakota, announce the birth of a baby girl born February 2. The little miss has been named Nancy Ruth and weighed 7 5 oz. Mr.

Roberts was coach here from 1952 to 1954. Mr. and Mrs. C. J.

Sutherland were Saturday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sturtevant and Donna. Patty Greeley spent the weekend with Dianna Denker. A Nice Tribute To a Former Wauneta Resident The following article was sent to Mr.

and Mrs. D. F. Willsey about their son, Delburn, in the Nogales, New Mexico, school paper, and is a high compliment to a former Waunetan, so we are passing it on to our readers. Good Sponsorship Assures Success I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Junior Class on their most wonderful Junior Prom.

I feel that Mr. Willsey deserves a great deal' of credit and loads of thanks for leading the Junior Class. It isn't an easy job to be a sponsor, class or club, and a teacher must have great deal of interest to help a class with their activities. Mr. Willsey has shown that he is interested in N.H.S.

by taking over a class and, as we have seen, they placed their confidence in him. And he certainly did not let them down. The Junior Class with Mr. Willsey's aid, worked long and hard on this prom, and it was well worth their while. really up proud! Don't thinkhenate the Seniors don't appreciate it.

The Seniors really are proud of you for making the dance, which honors them, a big success. It is easy to see what students can do if they have a little leadership. If the sponsor is uninterested, however, and does not try to help the students, they are stalemated and find it impossible to do anything useful. It's really too bad to have to say that there are some teachers here at N.H.S. who have taken the responsibility of a club or a class and yet have no leadership because their sponsor's interest is Yet that club or class collects dues and has its picture in the Adobe, but it puts out little or nothing at all.

We are fortunate that all of our teachers are not like that. Some are terrifically interested in the students and show their feelings. To these, we, the students, give thanks for your wonderful cooperation. Keep up the good work! Maybe this has been a hint to some of the others. We hope it will prod you enough to get you "on the This prom was held January 13 and by the pictures in the paper, they really had a wonderful prom.

Hayes Center Station On Air Yesterday ter, Nebraska, on the air Station KIPLIN Hayes CenWednesday afternoon of this week, at 1:45 Mountain Standard Time. During all of the remainder of that afternoon test patterns were sent out. This merely showed on TV screen an identification of the station and a big "6" in the center to designate the channel. However, the pattern was "clear as a bell" and apparently denotes excellent TV reception in this area. These test patterns will continue for the next few days until all the little "bugs" have been eliminated, and then regular program telecasting will begin, It is thought that will take place sometime early next week.

At the time The Imperial Republican was printed last week, the lower half of the big antenna had been put place, as stated in that paper. The upper half was hoisted to the top of the tower, over 500 feet high, on Friday, and the big, heavy work was done. Then began installation of the copper tubing and the coaxial cable which is inside that tubing, from the ground to the antenna. This job was completed in time for the test pattern to be sent out Wednesday afternoon, as above stated. We are advised that the station (KHPL-TV, Hayes Center) would appreciate having people write to them and tell how far from Hayes Center the test pattern comes in clearly..