Newman Grove Reporter from Madison, Nebraska • 1

an RITES HELD MONDAY FOR SEAMAN 1-C Stanley Bartels, 1-C Died In New Guinea in 1943, Body Returned Mar. 6 Funeral services were held for Stanley Bartels, 8 1-c, Monday, March 8th, 1948, at Shell Creek Lutheran church. The services were conducted with full military honors. The American Legion with Commander LeRoy Broberg in charge conducted the military rites. The casket was brought to the church at 2:00 o'clock with American Legion escort.

Rev. John Johanson had charge of the church service. Music was furnished by Mrs. Harold V. Nelson at the piano for the processional and recessional.

Rodney Samuelson sang World Is Not My Home" accompanied by his mother, Mrs. C. L. Samuelson. The quartet sang "Remember Me" and "Rock of Ages." The members of the quartet were Leonard Johnson, Casper Johnson, Dale Larson, and Chris Christensen, jr.

Dale Larson served 88 usher and escorted the family to the church for the services. Following the church service the procession accompanied the remains the Shell Creek ceme tery and Stanley Bartels, 1-c, was laid to rest beside' his tather the family lot. Rodney Samuelson sang, "Shall We Meet Beyond The River?" at the graveside service. Rev. Johanson officiated at the committal service.

The salute was given by the American Legion Firing Squad and I taps were played by Donald Austin, Bugler. Presentation of the flag to Mrs. Bertha Bartels, mother of the deceased, was made by Elmer J. Noble, Navy Escort, who had accompanied the body here. The pallbearers were Leon Collins, Utte Buhl, Robert Anderson, Leroy Nelson, Harold Blecher, and Lester Larson.

Out-of-town visitors, Legion members, and other friends were invited to the church parlors for lunch that was served by a group ladies, neighbors and friends of the family. Through the courtesy of the school the loud speaker was installed to bring the service to the overflow crowd in the basement of the church. Out of town visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bartels, Omaha; Robert Peterson, Minden, Mr.

and Mrs. Howard Farage, Madison, Mrs. Hay Hixson, Meadow Grove, Miss Florence Steensnes, Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Art Zessin, Madison, Mr.

and Mrs. Ronald Scheer, Madison, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Arns, Norfolk.

Among floral: and memorial utes were memorials from the Newman Grove high school class 1941; flowers from the Amer-39 ican Legion and the Shell Creek Luther League. Stanley Alden Bartels, was born July 28, 1922, the son of Otto and Bertha Bartels. He was graduated from the Newman Grove high school with the class of 1941. This class gathered in a body for the service. Stanley enlisted in the Navy on September 23, 1942.

He died in New Guinea on September 29, 1943. Mrs. Bertha Bartels of Madison, his mother, had expressed a desire to have the remains returned for burial in the Shell Creek cemetery and the body was returned by the United States Government, arriving at San Francisco on February 12, and at Columbus, on March 6th. The remains was accompanied by a member of the Navy Escort Unit, Elmer J. Noble, CPHM, USN where it was met by the tamliy, Ted Jacobson, local undertaker, and an escort from the Newman Grove American Legion Post.

Mr. Noble remained with the family until after the services. Survivors of the deceased are his mother, Mrs. Bertha Bartels, and two brothers, Archie Harlan of Madison, and one sister, Laverne (Mrs. Walter Zessin), Humphrey, Nebr.

This WAS the first funeral in Newman Grove for a serviceman returned from overseas. The bustness houses were closed between the hours of 2:00 and 4:00 Monday afternoon to honor the deceased. -Mr. and Mrs. H.

C. McDonald left Saturday for South Pasadena, for a vacation: They went to Grand Island, Saturday evening and left there early Sunday morning on the Streamliner. They would then arrive at their destination Monday. THE WEATHER The past week .14 inch of precipitation has fallen in the form of snow. the This Wednesday morning ing temperatures were below zero, but the sun is shining this afternoon which gives some hope for warmer weather even though is still very cold.

Blujays Finish Succesful Season (By Coach James Warren) Newman Grove's Bluejays ended their basketball season Friday night as they lost a heartbreaker to Aurora 11 to 40 tor third place in the District TournAment. Bad luck dogged the Jays in their last two tourney games. After shellacking David City 58 to 41 in the opening round, the Jays took on Ord, District Champion, and a seeded team in the current state tournament, and almost upset the apple cart as Ord hung on to win 40 to 37 in their toughest test. The Jays trailing by 10 points at the end of the third quarter, went on the rampage and scored 17 points in the final period. Taking the tournament 88 a whole, 1 it was well administered, and most people agreed that Blessing, Ord's 6 foot 5 inch center, and Newman Grove's George Davis were the two outstanding players of the meet.

The officiating certainly left much to be desired, but there's no use smelling up this column by' talking about that. The end of the season sees Newman with a reecrd of 18 wins against 8 losses. Some of the highlights were the winning of both the MBN and county championships and certainly the double victory over Albion was easy to take. It is not without regret that we lose the services of five outstanding seniors, Don Adamson, Herb Mousel, Doc Johnson, Rollie Johnson, and Elliott Broberg. Next year's team will have two returning lettermen, George Davis and Duane Nikodym, and although it may lack the polish of the 47-48 outfit it is not entirely without promise and a surprise may be in store for the boys who would underate the future Jays.

This season we have noticed many fans keeping their own personal recodrs at the games, so for those of you who go in for statistics here is the season's summary: Player FG FS TP PF Adamson 24 16 6-17 38 12 Broberg 28 11-38 67 38 Davis 25 108 39-66 255 47 D. Johnson ....24 57 33-63 147 75 R. Johnson 70 42-83 182 48 H. ..24 68 29-79 165 56 D. Nikodym 12 6 4-9 16 21 B.

Ryan 7 2 0-1 4 D. Congram 3-4 J. Kroeger 2 1-4 3 M. Johnson 1-1 13 OH B. Warth 4-8 6 J.

Hinman 5 1-5 11 0 M. Anderson 2 00 0-0 6 E. Shupe. 2 1 0-1 2 Newman Grove Opponent 18 Humphrey 20 COUNTY TOURNAMENT 42 Madison 27 42 Tilden 38 45 Battle Creek 25 20 St. Francis 32 36 Madison 17 42 Fullerton 27 40 Holy Family 18 25 Battle Creek 26 20 St.

Edward 19 36 Sacred Heart 34 St. Bonaventure 33 26 Albion 20 39 Neligh 81 St. Edward 35 43 Spalding 25 20 Meadow Grove 39 26 Genoa 28 41 Fullerton 31 25 Holy Family 15 36 Albion 33 48 Genoa 38 32 Elgin 26 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT 58 David City 41 37 Ord 40 40 Aurora 41 922 761 Av. 35 plus Av. 25 plus Rob't.

Claneys Will Move To Caldwell, Idaho Mr. and Mrs. Robert Claney and Bobby plan to leave in a short time for Caldwell, Idaho, where they will make their home. They are holding a sale of their furniture Saturday, March 13. Mr.

and Mrs. Claney have made Newman Grove their home for many years and have many friends here who wish them well in their new location. Dave Fitch Dies At Bradish Mar. 8 Dave Fitch passed away at his home in Bradish Monday; March 8th. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 o'clock at the Baptist church in Albion.

Mr. Fitch is one of the old settlers of Boone county. He is a brother-in-law of Ben Watson of Newman Grove and he has nieces and a nephew living here. Commercial Club To Entertain H. S.

Athletes The Newman Grove commercial club will hold its monthly meetat Bartons cafe next Monday evening. The High School Athletic group will be guests and following the meeting a picture will be shown at the Consumers Public Power District -local office. Newman Grove 63 NEWMAN GROVE, NEBRASKA MARCH 10, 1948 FUTURE FARMERS TO MAKE SCRAP IRON DRIVE HERE To Aid Industry Where Scrap Iron Is Badly Needed Scrap iron is badly needed in all lines of manufacturing according to J. J. Hurt, district manager of Chevrolet Motor Division of General Motors, who was in town Tuesday to arrange for drive to gather this, essential material.

With the assistance of Walt Hansen, it was arranged for the Future Farmers of America under the direction of their instructor in the high school, G. D. Kroeger, to make drive and collect as much scrap iron as possible. The iron will be collected by the boys and delivered to R. O.

Anderson, who is a dealer in scrap iron, and he will pay the regular price to the FFA, who want to recuperate their funds. Mr. Hurt stated his company did not benefit by this drive any more than any other company that used scrap iron as it is apportioned according to the respective needs. However, a certain proportion of scrap is needed in making the iron necessary to the production of automobiles and the supply is not adequate for this purpose. The scrap gathered will reach its ultimate destination through the regular channels of distribution.

Whatever is gathered will promote production in all lines that require metal. The drive will continue in Newman Grove until May 15th. Anyone having scrap iron to be collected Phone 3601 and a truck will be sent to get it. A 18 to be furnished by Walt Hansen. It is hoped that this drive for scrap will make it possible to load a car of it for shipment.

Citizen's Caucus Names Candidates At the Citizens Caucus held last Wednesday evening the following candidates were nominated to be placed on the ballot for the city eleetion which will be held Tuesday, April 6th: Mayor, F. H. Price; City Clerk, Harold Dunlap; City Treasurer, C. F. Lenger; Police Magistrate, Walt Hansen; Councilman from Ward One, Merlyn Flood: Councilmen for Ward Two, Herman Quelvog.

Two members of the Board of Education: H. L. Gerhart and Edward Kennedy. Business Women To Meet March 16 The Business Woman's Club will meet next Tuesday evening, March. 16th, for a dinner at Mabel's Cafe.

The members of the committee in charge are Beth Carmichael, Margaret Spellman, and Mrs. Mabel Vogt. Special business of the meeting will include election of officers. RED CROSS DRIVE The Red Cross Drive is under way and progressing according to schedule. We hope to complete the drive by the end of this week.

It by any chance you are missed by the solicitors, please contact me by calling 3641 and leave the donation at the First National Bank. Membership card will be mailed to you. MRS. G. E.

KENNEDY, Chairman Fund Drive -Mr. and Nels J. Hanson atrived last Thursday. They spent two weeks in Denver with Mr. and Mrs.

Harry King and Janice and other relatives. They also visited a few days at North Bend at the Oben Hanson and Hanson homes. Mr. and Mrs. Oben Hanson and Nolan brought them home Thursday.

-Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Broberg and Mr.

and Mrs. F. H. Price attended the entertainment at St. Edward Monday evening that was under the direction of the St.

Edward Commercial Club. -Archie Bartels of Madison will return to Minden, Iowa, Sunday where he has employment. He has been with his mother, Mrs. Bertha Bartels, at Madison during part of the winter. -Miss Alice Hansher spent the week end in Omaha with Florence Steensnes and Carol Emig.

-Mr. and Mrs. Walter E. Nelson spent last Wednesday evening at the Otto Friedrich home. Reporter NUMBER 2 11th Hour American Legion Dist.

2 Oratorical Contest Held Here The American Legion Oratorical contest of District 2 WAS held at the auditorium in Newman Grove Tuesday evening, March 9th, at 8:00 p.m. There were five contestants and before they gave their second oration which was extemporaneous, Gayl Wiltfeldt of O'Neill gave a very fine presentation of "Midsummer Night's Dream" This was not entry in the contest. Miss Wiltfeldt had given this reading in their local elimination contest st O'Neill, winning first place in that division. James Nordyke of Plainview speaking on "Our Living Constitution" was given first place in the oratorical contest Tuesday evening. The other contestants were Helen Johnson, O'Neill; Jack Pollock, Stanton; JoAnn Judge, St.

Joseph Hall, Atkinson; and Chuck Rossow, Norfolk. Each contestant had written his oration and their work was worthy of favorable comment. All were based on the constitution and discussed its various phases and construction. The prepared oration was to be from ten to twelve minutes in length and the extemporaneous oration from four to six minutes in length. The topic for the latter was drawn only six minutes before the speaker was called to present it.

Judges for the contest were Mrs. G. D. Kroeger, Mrs. W.

C. Hastings and Mrs. F. H. Price.

Nels B. Kleveland Named Member Of Military Fraternity Nels B. Kleveland, Newman Grove, son of Nels Kleveland, has been named a member of Scabbard and Blade, honorary student military fraternity at the University of Nebraska. He was initiated in the first initiation ceremonies since 1942, Membership is limited to high ranking military science students who show outstanding qualities of leadership. Nels Bernum Kleveland is a freshman in the College of Engineering and Architecture.

Cold Weather Brings Fuel Oil Shortage The sub zero weather has produced an added demand for fuel oil from those who use oil burners. Suppliers were out of oil in Newman Grove this morning and "were tearing their hair" in an effort to keep their customers supplied until the oil brought in a new shipment. ever, it should not be long until the weather moderates and relieves the demand. Mrs. E.

S. Stenberg, and son, Eddie, left Omaha Wednesday, March 3rd, via United and Eastern Airlines for San Juan, Puerto Rico, to join her husband, Lt. Stenberg. where he is stationed 88 an Army Medical Officer. Mrs.

Stenberg and son have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey M. Johnson and family of Omaha, since January 1st. JOSEPH JOHNSON SELLS ELEVATOR TO WILLIS PELTER Mr.

Johnson Began Business Here As Partner In Mill In 1911 Joseph Johnson has sold his elevator known 88 the Farmers Grain Co. to Willis Pelter, of Monroe. Mr. Pelter assumed the management Monday of this week. Mr.

Johnson and Leo Anderson are still assisting at the elevator. Mr. Pelter plans to move here 88 soon as he can dispose of his elevator business at Monroe. He is experienced in the grain business and Mr. Johnson feels that his successor will serve the community well.

Mrs. Pelter is well known in this' community as she is the former Garnet Christensen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Christensen who were former residents of the Rosenborg community. Mrs.

Pelter has appeared in many pro: grams here and in her home community as she has a special aptitude in the vocal music field. Mr. Johnson found it necessary to sell his business because of tailing health. He began here in Newman Grove as a businessman in 1911 when 1 he was part owner of the Newman Grove Mill and the others associated with the firm were C. R.

Gustarson and LAY Gastavson. About 1920 he and S. Sanderson took over the business which then included the mill and also a lumber business and buying of grain, In 1923 Mr. Johnson took over the part of the business dealing with grain and S. E.

Sanderson took charge of the lumber business. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson lived on a farm miles north of Newman Grove before building their preeent home in Newman Grove in 1911. They will continue to make this their home.

ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS (Supt. Donald Varcoe) SCHOOL NOTES New Students Two children of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Olson have enrolled in our grade school past week: Claire in grade four; and Shirley in grade eight. Convocation Wayne State Teachers College brought a musical! program to members of the high school Tuesday afternoon, Examinations Eleanor Dolesh and Neva Olson will take the National Honor Society examinations next week.

The following students who at this time, compose the upper onefourth of the senior class scholastically, will compete for honors in the University of Nebraska gents Scholarship examinations next week: Elliott Broberg, Emma Christensen, Eleanor Dolesh, Francis Jensen, Roland Johnson, Neva Olson, Josephine Sorenson, Marvin Stone, Janice Rae Vaage. State Tournament Mr. Warren is taking the senior members of the basketball team to Lincoln this Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to see the state basketball tournament. Seniors to make the trip include: Co-Captains Donis Johnson and Elliott Broberg, Roland Johnson, Herbert Mousel, Robert Ryan, and Donald Adamson. Receipts from the games buys the tickets, transportation, and hotel rooms for the boys.

Teens At the -Teen meeting this Wednesday the group plans to see the film, "I Want A Job." Election Board Is Appointed By City Council The election board for the city election which will be held April 6th was appointed at the meeting of the City Council Friday evening. appointees are as follows: Ward One Judges: August Larson, Chas Flood, Rev. O. Turmo. Clerks: Mrs.

Lyle Dillman, Mrs. Mark Wagers. Ward Two Judges: Miles McDonnell, John Weland, Eli Berg. Clerks: Mrs. Agnes Farrar, Mrs.

Ethel B. Johnson. Farewell Party A group of neighbors and friends gathered at the Claude Rotherham home Sunday evening and held 8 farewell party for them as they are moving out of the neighborhood. Those present were Mr. and Mrs.

Reuben Nelson and family: Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Duhachek and family; Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Benson and family; Mr.

and Mrs. Ted Anderson and family; Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vrzal; Mr. and Mrs.

Simon Shold; Mr. and" Mrs. 1 Marlond Benson and Judy; Mr. and Mrs. Audren Swanson and daughters.

They all brought well filled baskets and a pleasant evening was enjoyed. Woman's Club Held March Program The Woman's Civic Improvement Club met at the club rooms Wednesday, March 3. The meeting was called to order by the vice president, Mrs. Clifford Hanson: in the absence of the president. A discussion was held concerning the annual onvention Grand Island on March 17, 18, 19.

It was voted to send the president, Mrs. Dewey Lundquist as a delegate with Mrs. Dillman alternate. Mrs. Joe Janovy and Mrs.

Kenneth Eng were put on the nominating committee for next year. Mrs. Esther Kennedy, chairman of the Red Cross drive, asked for volunteers to help her conduct the canvass. The meeting was then turned over to the program chairmen, Mrs. Paul Noreen and Mrs.

Johnson. The topic was "The: Responsibility of the Citizen and Church" which was presented by Mrs. Noreen. The topic was divided into three parts: "Faith" read by Mrs. Kenneth Eng; "Prayer" by Mrs J.

O. Johanson; and "Fellowship with our children" by Mrs. Verner Lyon, Mrs. Lex Gus. tavson gave a talk on "Citizens A sextet consisting group of ladies of the Woman's club sang "My God and I' accompanied by Mrs.

C. L. Samuelson. Mrs. Harold V.

Nelson also favored the group with 8 piano solo. The hostesses were Mesdames Wm. Busteed, Mark Wagers, Frank Youngquist, Chas. Waldeen, Lewis Johnson. Zion Church Holds Annual Fellowship Members and friends of Zion Lutheran church gathered for a fellowship dinner Thursday evening, March 4th, in the Trinity church basement.

Rev. Rubert A. Hull of Mediapolis, Iowa, the pastor-elect Zion church, was the main speaker of the evening. Allen Johnson presided as the master of ceremonies and Dr. C.

O. Gulleen of Genoa introduced Rev. Hull. Rev. H.

P. Ausan and Rev. J. 0. Johanson were also present and participated in the program.

Music WAs furnished by the senior and junior el choirs and also by the Brotherhood chorus with 'Otto Friedrich, Lloyd Long, and Rodney Samuelson 88 soloists. L. Samuelson 'played a violin solo. Mrs. C.

L. Samuelson presided at the A film "Lutheran World Action" was shown on the relief work in Europe and how it was being carried on by the United Lutheran churches. This film was shown by Rev. Frandzen, pastor at Swede Home. The Ladles Aid under the direction of Mrs.

Vic Johnson served the two course dinner to 125. -Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Sandberg and Lucille Sjoberg; Mr. and Mrs.

Carl Becker and family; and Emma Christiansen helped Ruby Sandberg celebrate her. birthday on Sunday afternoon. -Mr. and Mrs. J.

B. Weems are moving today to Wolbach, where Mr. Weems will be employed by the Union Central Loan Co. of Grand Island. Lillian Waine Sells Her Residence Lillian Waine has' sold her dence on the street north of the Methodist church to Mr.

and Mrs. Al Barton. The residence complete with all the furniture was pur chased for the consideration of $5,800. Miss. Waine will leave April 23 for England.

Her mother lives in England and she has been planning for some time to return there. She also has other members of her family living in England. Mr. and Mrs. Barton will move into the residence when Miss Waine leaves in April Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay! At Strand "Scudda Hoo! Scudda Hay!" 18 to be presented at the Strand Theatre Sunday and Monday, March 21st and 22nd.

Newman Grove is joining with more than 200 cities in the four states of Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, and the world premiere showing of motion picture, "Scudda Hoo! Scudda It is a vivid story of midwestern people and stars Lon McAllister, June Haver, and Walter Brennan. The pair of handsome bay mules listed as real stars in the picture. This picture is being brought to the Mid-West before being shown in the larger cities. -Ruby Ardith Sandberg, daughterof Mr. and Mrs.

Rudolph Sandberg celebrated her 7th birthday Friday, March 5th. A party was held in her honor and nine little friends attended. Those attending were Nikke Nygren, Raymond Anderson, Judy Kiesling, Patty Zona, Jimmy and Roberta Schmadeke, and Ronnie, Sharon, and Nadine Wollin. -Mrs. A.

J. Broberg and Mrs. Norman Smitheram left this Wednesday for Minnesota to visit until the first of the week. Mrs. Broberg will visit Mr.

and Mrs. Vernon Froistad at St. Paul and Mrs. Smitheram will visit her daughter, Sylivia Smitheram, in Minneapolis. NEWMAN GROVE MARKETS Newman Grove dealers were paying the following prices on Wednesday, March 10: Corn Oats 1.14 Barley 1.60 Eggs .36 Cream .73 and .70 Heavy hens .21 Heavy springs .10 Roosters Leghorn hens Leghorn springs loved 1.