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Osceola Record

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Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1963

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March of Dimes totals raised countywide in 1963 drive

Mrs. Edith Heilman Polk County Chairman reports 1963 March of Dimes campaign net receipts 1886.55 after expenses with 1414.91 remaining. Osceola 335.09 PON mess 348.49 Shelby 167.57 Stromsburg 1 573.28 Rural Schools 22.15 five districts 91.27 Teen-Agers contributed 404.00. Local and National shares split 707.46 each with 471.64 for medical research.

Edith Heilman Polk County National Foundation Heilman Conan Lipeantescsomt Ns Shelby Stromsburg Sem.c Medical Scientific Research Fund National Headquarters

Dana College A Cappella Choir annual home concert

The Dana College A Cappella Choir presents its annual home concert Sunday evening April 28 at 8 p m in the college auditorium. The concert marks Parents Day on campus. John Cederberg, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Cederberg of Osceola, is a choir member who recently toured Iowa and Wisconsin.

Dana College John Cederberg Carl Cederberg Osceola Iowa Wisconsin

Bowling group honors bride to be at home gathering

Mrs. Walter Koehler hosted Green Backs members Monday night at her home. Honored guest was Miss Marilyn Giesmann, a bride to be. The group presented her with a gift.

Walter Koehler Green Backs Marilyn Giesmann

Hatt Twins Born at Local Hospital

Congratulations to the Shelby Sun acting editor Dave Hatt and family on the birth of twin daughters last Saturday at the local hospital. Four sisters and a brother await at home. The note mentions Wilhelms of the Headlight also has twin girls and ponders shared luck among editors.

Shelby Sun Dave Hatts Wilhelms The Headlight Norris Alfred Polk

Lone Star Project Club Meets at Mrs Spitz Home

The Lone Star Project Club met April 9 at the home of Mrs. Virgil Spitz with one guest Mrs. George Spitz. Members described Easter hats during roll call. President Mrs. Louis Schmidt reported on Leaders Recognition Day at Columbus and readings on new books and blood transfusions. The lesson on repairing garments was taught by Mrs. Clyde Oppliger and Lee Hegi. Glen Hegi won the prize in a post lunch game.

Lone Star Project Club Virgil Spitz George Spitz Louis Schmidt Columbus Glen Hegel Irene Kruger Clyde Oppliger Lee Hegi Glen Hegi

Goldenrods Club Meeting At Barry Home

The Goldenrods met April 8 at the Barry home. Members answered roll call with Easter attire. Projects chosen include sewing and room planning. Barbara Klingman to play piano for 4-H Sunday opening. Meeting adjourned. Colleen Barry’s birthday celebrated with ice cream and cake. Kathleen Barry

Goldenrods Barry Barbara Klingman Colleen Barry Kathleen Barry

Easter Guests Gather for Morgan and Hendrickson Families

On Easter Sunday Mrs. George Morgan was honored at a dinner hosted by her grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Don Zeilinger and family of David City. Laura Hendrickson hosted Easter guests including Glen Hendrickson Delores Shirley Hendrickson and Lulu Hendrickson from Lincoln. Walter Koehler hosted nieces Blanche Warner Velma Hathaway from Scotts Bluff along with Walter Wichner of Columbus and the Vernon and Gregg Johnsons for Sunday dinner.

George Morgan Don Zeilinger David City Glen Hendrickson Delores Shirley Hendrickson Lincoln Lulu Hendrickson Laura Hendrickson Walter Koehler Blanche Warner Velma Hathaway Scottsbluff Walter Wichner Columbus Vernon Johnsons Gregg Johnsons

Red Cross Poison Prevention Week Reminder

During Poison Prevention Week the Red Cross urges securing drugs and medicines, disposing of old medicines properly, and keeping cleaning agents and insecticides away from children. Act now to lock and store these items safely.

Red Cross

Banquet Speaker Chas Marshall to Head Polk County Farm Bureau

The Polk County Farm Bureau Annual Banquet will be held Wednesday April 24 at 7 p m in the Osceola High School Auditorium. Guest speaker is Charles Marshall president of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation. Tickets are 1.50 and available from the Farm Bureau Office Osceola Fredrickson Implement in Polk area or Ansel Fredrickson in Stromsburg.

Polk County Farm Bureau Osceola High School Charles Marshall Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation Marshall Farm Bureau Osceola Fredrickson Implement Company Polk Area Stromsburg Ansel Fredrickson

Joe Zelda Dies Funeral Held in Omaha

Funeral services were held Monday in Omaha for Joe Zelda with burial at Abie. The Zelda family lived northeast of Osceola until recently and included Mr. and Mrs. Zelda and two daughters.

Omaha Joe Zelda Abie Zelda Osceola

Osceola Lumber and Strand Lumber Change Hands

W. H. Norton Ray Conrad and Bill Zedicher have purchased the Osceola Lumber Co from Chas White and also the Strand Lumber Co in Polk. Possession date set for May 1.

W. H. Norton Ray Conrad Bill Zedicher Osceola Lumber Co Chas. White Strand Lumber Co Polk

Births in Omaha Shelby and York families

Nelsons of Omaha welcome a daughter Jody Elizabeth weighing 8 1 oz born to Mr and Mrs O Bryan Nelson paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Otto B Nelson Osceola Annie Jeffrey Hospital HATT Mr and Mrs David Hatt of Shelby announce twin daughters Lori Lynne 4 lbs 11 oz and Lisa Marie 4 lbs 3 oz born April 13 Hoefts of York greet a daughter born April 17 weighing 4 lbs 2 ozs.

Nelson O. Bryan Nelson Omaha Jody Elizabeth Otto B. Nelson Osceola Annie Jeffrey Hospital David Hatt Shelby Lori Lynne Lisa Marie Hoeft Donald Hoeft York

Anderson Buys Angus Bull in Osceola Purchase

Allen H. Anderson of Osceola recently bought an Aberdeen Angus bull from EF J Richardson and Son of Benedict, expanding his cattle stock with the new purchase.

Anderson Angus Allen H. Anderson Osceola EF. J. Richardson and Son Benedict

Social visit notes from Omaha to Stromsburg and York

Valley News records multiple domestic visits with the Fahrlander family from Omaha staying with the Dee Hastings and Ivan Hastings households. Other guests include Mrs Bill Wieseman Beth at Donald Schmoker, Mrs Grace Buchta with George Buchta and Norris Larson, and Dennis Schmoker returning to Kearney State College after Easter.

Danny Fahrlander Omaha Dee Hastings Ivan Hastings Nancy Fahrlander Hastings Stromsburg Bill Wieseman Beth Donald Schmoker Grace Buchta George Buchta Norris Larson Dennis York Kearney State College

Funeral Services Held Monday for Joseph Drovwal

Funeral services for Joseph Drovwal 62 were held Monday at Sacred Heart Church Shelby with Msgr. Kean officiating. Burial was in Shelby Cemetery. Drovwal died April 7 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Osceola after a Polk County life. He married Carrie Skidmore June 20 1923. Surviving are wife two daughters two sisters one brother and two grandchildren. distance mourners from Fairbury Lincoln and other towns attended.

Joseph Drovwal Sacred Heart Catholic Church Shelby John Kean George Skidmore Hershel Reisdorff Victor Krumbach Edward Richter Sylvester Glatter Richard Glatter Mr. Drovwal Polk County Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Osceola Charles Anna Schrier Drovwal Carrie Skidmore S. FE Alice) Bradshaw, Jr Paris France Hubert Agnes) Jelinek Surprise Laura Glatter Lincoln Alma Glatter Lawrence Drovwal Howells Julie Ann Ray Jelinek J. J. Skidmore Fairbury Emil Uehling Gerald Obrist Central City Lee Cain Utica Joseph P. Nicolas and Micheal Bellwood August Class Enterim Iowa Earle Thelander and Family Onawa

Farm Bureau Plans Polk Women Bus Tour to Amana and Pella

Mrs. Ben Peterson and Mrs. Wallace Sandell of Polk County Farm Bureau Women’s Division organize a two day bus trip to Amana Iowa May 9 and 10. Tour seven Amish villages visit churches and schools in Amana and at Pella view tulip lanes Dutch dances antique displays tulip gardens and over 50 parade entries of floats and bands.

Ben Peterson Wallace Sandell Polk Polk County Farm Bureau Amana Iowa Pella

Easter Dinner Guests and Vacation Visitors County Families

Mr and Mrs Art Wiser and family were Easter dinner guests in the A B Wiser home in Clarks. Mr and Mrs John Gustafson were Monday evening guests in the Wren Sherwood home. Valerie Rutter was a Monday guest of Jolene Wiser. Patty Gayla Dana and Dennis Watts of Valley, Randy and Robin Perry of Shelby and Tammy Watts were Easter vacation visitors of their grandparents Mr and Mrs Walter Watts.

Art Wiser A. B. Wiser Clarks John Gustafson Wren Sherwood Valerie Rutter Jolene Wiser Patty Gayla Dana Dennis Watts Valley Randy Robin Perry Shelby Tammy Watts Walter Watts

Easter Visitors and Return to School in Lincoln

Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Sullivan of Lincoln were Easter visitors of the Robt. Wieseman family. Robt. McCormick returned to school after spending his Easter vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Wieseman.

C. V. Sullivan Lincoln Robt

Osceola Lumber and Al's Paint Open House

Osceola Lumber Co under new owners hosts an open house Saturday April 20 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Bill Zedicher and Earl Chapman say cleanup and remodeling are finished with free coffee doughnuts and door prizes. Manufacturer prices listed for the day. Al's Paint opens Wednesday April 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. with free coffee doughnuts and door prizes for visitors. Al Yungdahl's shop sits on the South side of the Square in the former Produce Station building.

Osceola Lumber Co W. H. Norton Ray Conrad Bill Zedicher Earl Chapman Al’s Paint Al’s Paint & Home Supply al Yungdahl

District Court Hits Plaintiff Wilson in April Hearing

In District Court Judge H Emerson Kokjer presided on April 11 with Ben Peterson serving as Jury Foreman. The jury returned a verdict in favor of the plaintiff James C. Wilson against Willis M. McMeekin.

James C. Wilson Willis M. McMeekin H. Emerson Kokjer Ben Peterson

County Court Fines For Road Offenses In Iowa And Nebraska

In County Court John H. Radcliffe Iowa care less driving fined 26 dollars plus 4 costs. Delmar F. Dodson Cozad night speeding 70 mph fined 21 dollars plus 4 costs. Larry W. Erks Gresham night speeding over 85 mph second offense fined 95 dollars plus 5 costs. Richard E. Lewis Stromsburg failure to display two headlights fined 10 dollars plus 4 costs. Roy C. Kerkman Colorado night speeding 70 mph fined 21 dollars plus 4 costs. William T. Young Lincoln night speeding 70 mph fined 21 dollars plus 4 costs. Roy E. Standage Poole night speeding 65 mph fined 11 dollars plus

John H. Radcliffe Iowa Delmar F. Dodson Cozad Larry W. Erks Gresham Richard E. Lewis Stromsburg Roy C. Kerkman Colorado William T. Young Lincoln Roy E. Standage Poole

Newcomer Bob Stohl Joins Osceola Community

Bob Stohl, new resident of Osceola, recently purchased the Chas. Timm residence and will work at Al's Paint and Home Supply. He moved from a Polk County farm where his daughter and son in law, Mr and Mrs Doyle Klingsporn, will reside.

Osceola Bob Stohl Chas. Timm Al's Paint and Home Supply Mr. Stohl Polk Doyle Klingsporn Arjay R. Miller Ford Motor Company Shelby Mary Miller California R. J. Miller Ogal Mr. Miller Ann Arbor Mich

Fans and Neighbors Extension Club Meets for April

Nineteen members met at Richard Miller home on Wednesday April 10. They discussed a club tour to Grand Island set for April 23 and held a lesson titled Clothing Repair Quick Tricks by Mrs. Ray Richards and Mrs. Merle Johnson. Lunch followed.

Friends and Neighbors Extension Club Richard Miller Grand Island Ray Richards Merle Johnson

Memorial Hospital News Full list of patients and deceased

Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital reports a roster of names including deceased David Yung and many patients and staff across Gresham Osceola Stromsburg Benedict Shelby Clinton Clarks Polk Arpin Gresham Silver Creek with multiple individuals and family designations. The bulletin lists survivors and wards without detailed conditions or dates.

David Yung Gresham Lillian Widga Osceola Jacky Brigham Shelby Dale Lucas Stromsburg Keith Kreis James McLean Benedict Terence Duren Raymond Burke Wayne Green Carl W. Allinder Mark Glatter Arnold Carlson Clarks Donald Bartek Bruce Schultz Lewis Schott Dick Boyd Sylvia Stokes Carl M. Wilson Benedict Ray Randell Stanley Braithwait Anna Appleton Polk W. J. Kroger Karen Johnson David Hart Darwin Carlson Victor Johnson Alex Adelson Henry Nebosis Janice Anderson Hattie Newman Harry E. Shaw Shelby Irwin Keil Delores Lindblade Agnes L. Robinson Arpin Wisconsin Margit Anderson Nellie Smith William Sternberg Frank Frizzell Silver Creek

Brase Attends FLBA Conference in Omaha

Henry Brase Jr of Shelby Nebraska returned from Omaha after a two day development conference for 36 Federal Land Bank Association directors from Iowa Nebraska South Dakota and Wyoming. Brase serves as a director of the FLBA of David City which makes long term real estate loans to farmers and ranchers in Butler County and part of Polk County.

Henry Brase, Jr Shelby Neb Omaha Federal Land Bank Association Iowa Nebraska South Dakota Wyoming Mr. Brase FLBA David City Butler County Polk County

State Employee Found Dead Near Shelby

Earl Maker of Plattsmouth a Nebraska Division of Motor Vehicles employee was found dead in his car about 50 miles south of Shelby on Monday afternoon. He died of an apparent heart attack.

Nebraska Division of Motor Vehicles Earl Maker Plattsmouth Shelby

Standard Station Reopened Under New Osceola Management

The Standard Station in Osceola reopened Wednesday under new managers Loren Treffer and Burdette Sisty. Treffer, a Stromsburg resident with wife Delores and four children, plans to move to Osceola after school ends. He previously worked at Standard Station for Jack Baker and moved there from Palmer. Sisty, a former IHC York mechanic, also plans to reside in the area.

Standard Station Osceola Loren Treffer Burdette Sisty Treffer Stromsburg Delores Jack Baker Palmer Sisty IHC York

Students Seek Jobs Through Gary Gare Contact

The Division of Employment Office in Columbus recruits Volunteer Farm Representatives and schools to register male students for summer or weekend work. Gary Garey of Osceola is the area Volunteer Farm Representative coordinating the effort to publish and connect farmers with available youth labor.

Division of Employment Office Columbus Gary Garey Osceola

David Yung 93 Dies in Gresham Bank Leader and Parishioner

David Yung 93 of Gresham died April 12 at An nie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital after a stay since February 18. He served as cashier and later president of Gresham State Bank and was active in church and many fraternal organizations. Survived by daughter Mrs. William Hunter of Omaha. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Gresham Presbyterian Church with burial in Cedar Lawn Cemetery.

David Yung Gresham Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Yung Gresham State Bank William Hunter Omaha Gresham Presbyterian Church Cedar Lawn Cemetery

Dealer Training School Highlighted by Lennox Program

Vern Johnson of Vern Johnson Plbgard Htg Co recently attended a Lennox Industries dealer training school in Omaha. The program showcased the latest heating and air conditioning application and service techniques taught by factory engineers from Marshalltown Iowa as part of a nationwide dealer education initiative.

Vern Johnson Vern Johnson Plbgard Htg. Co Lennox Industries Inc Omaha Marshalltown Iowa Lennox

Social Calendar Date Listings for April Meetings

A series of local group gatherings are scheduled this week including the Social Calendar Chapter CN PEO meeting with Maurine Schuman at 2 39 pm on Monday April 22. Gab O Lots meets April 24 with Mary Ellen Wobig and Rebekah Lodge at 8 pm on April 24. PTA hosts 8 pm April 24 at Jeffrey grade school. Lions Club at noon April 22 at Corn Palace Cafe. Polk County Historical Society meets 7 30 tonight with Mrs W H Norton. Easy Aces meets 8 pm April 25 with Mrs Donald Schmoker. Mrs Robert McMeekin hosts the T and C Extension Club Tuesday April 23.

CN Peo Maurine Schuman Gab O Lots Mary Ellen Wobig Rebekah Lodge PTA Jeffrey Lions Club Corn Palace Polk County Historical Society Thursiay W. H. Noron Easy Aces Donald Schmoker Robert McMeekin T and C

Shaker Collection In Consumer's This Week

Salt and pepper shakers are displayed in Consumer's window as part of the Hobby of the Week. Entrants are Mrs. Leon Merrick and Mrs. Tillman Joy with brass copper glass ceramics and wood pieces in fruit vegetable and flower themes. A brass cartridge set and copper miniatures highlight the display.

Leon Merrick Tillman Joy Elsie Wallace

Wheat Referendum Sparks Farm Bureau Drive In 1964 Vote

The Farms Bureau campaigns to defeat the June wheat program referendum. A two thirds favorable vote would initiate 1964 acreage allotments with price supports up to about $2 a bushel for eligible grain and a lower level for non eligible production. Growers receive a land retirement payment for removed acres.

Farms Bureau America Farm Bureau Congress

Top Notchers Group B Meets at Johnson Home

The Top Notchers Group B gathered at Arlette and Royal Johnsons on April 4 with a regular business meeting followed by a halter demonstration by Douglas and Delmer Jones. The next meeting is planned for May 3 at Galen Wiser’s home.

Arlette Royal Johnson Douglas Delmer Jones Halter Galeniser Galen Wiser

Senns Return After Chicago Visit. Hinsdale Family Tops News

Mr and Mrs August Senn returned Tuesday after a two week visit in Chicago with their daughter and family the Don McKenzies. Dr and Mrs W J Suchy and family of Hinsdale Illinois are visiting Mrs Viola Wieseman and other relatives and friends.

August Senn Chicago Don McKenzies W. J. Suchy Hinsdale, Ill Viola Wieseman

Child Welfare Tea Planned for April 19 at Legion Club

The Legion Auxiliary hosts its annual Child Welfare Tea Friday April 19 at 2 30 p m in the Legion Club Room. Special music and a book review by Mrs George Inness headline the program. Tickets cost 50 cents with proceeds benefiting the School for Retarded Children in Columbus.

The Legion Auxiliary Legion Club George Inness Columus

New Books At City Library For National Library Week 1963

The city library lists new fiction and non fiction titles including Harm's Way by Bassett The Glass Blowers by DuMaurier The Dry Divide by Moody I Take This Land by Powell The Quality of Mercy by Banning So Laugh A Little by Picon Too Many Doctors by Roth The Case Of The Mischievous Doll by Gardner Dear Papa Bjorn For Every Young Heart by Frantis The Moonspinners by Stew Non Fiction Around The World Submerged Happiness Is a Warm Puppy Schulz A Child Of Miracles Gehrung American and National League Fitzgerald On Growing Up Hoover Juvenile On The Way Home Wilder Goofy Mrs Goose Potter Spring Is a New Beginning England Mystery Of The Secret Drawer Orton Story Of Thomas A Edison Meadowcroft Personal Secretary Randolph Who Walks In The Attic Bannon The Secret Panel Dixon Our Nation's Capital Bailey Mystery of the Farmer's Three Wives Friskey Some One to Count On du Jardin The National Library Week runs April 21 to 27 with the slogan Read The Fifth Freedom Enjoy It.

Bassett DuMaurier Moody Powell Mercy Banning Picon Roth Gardner Papa Bjorn Frantis Stew Schulz Miracles Gehrung American and National League Fitzgerald Hoover Wilder Goofy Friskey du Jardin National Library

Engagement of Sondra Hill to Herbert Feidler Planned for June

Mr and Mrs C Glenn Hill of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Sondra Sadelle Hill to Herbert D Feidler son of District Judge and Mrs Ted R Feidler of Scottsbluff A Polk High School graduate Miss Hill earned a BS from Nebraska Wesleyan University and is a CRNA at Children’s Memorial Hospital Omaha He will receive the MD from University of Nebraska College of Medicine with Phi Rho Sigma and Theta Nu Honorary Fraternity He plans a June 15 Polk Methodist Church wedding

C. Glenn Hill Polk Sondra Sadelle Herbert D. Feidler Ted R. Feidler Scottsbluff Miss Hill Nebraska Wesleyan University of Lincoln Willard Nebraska Methodist Hospital Omaha Childrens Memorial Hospital University of Nebraska Theta Nu University of Nebraska College of Medicine Phi Rho Sigma Polk Methodist Church

Mrs Jim Hayhurst Rites Held at David City

Funeral services for Maureen Hayhurst of David City will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Methodist Church. She died Tuesday morning at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha at age 38. Mrs. Hayhurst had many friends in Osceola and area.

Methodist David City Jim Maureen) Hayhurst Clarkson

Easter dinner at Hugh Schmoker home hosts families

Easter dinner and afternoon lunch guests in the Hugh Schmoker home included the Paul Schmoker family of Kearney the Donald Schmoker family and Lulu Ward A telephone call that day from their daughter Mrs Jack Long of Commack New York was received by the Schmoker family.

Hugh Schmoker Paul Schmoker Kearney Donald Schmoker Lulu Ward Schmokers Jack Long Commack N. Y

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