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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1962

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Bowling Standings and Highs From April 1962 Leagues

Bowling standings listed for CORNHUSKER LEAGUE with Osceola Lumber leading, and high individual and team scores noted for April 11 1962. Also results from BOWLING BELLES April 16 1962 and LADIES LEISURE LEAGUE April 13 1962, including top series and games by players such as Bernard Korger Del Johnson and Imogene Brigham.

Cornhusker League W—L Osceola Lumber Larrys Tavern J. Plumbers Gas Co Sighers Les’s Clippers Osceola Record Farmers Co-op Neds Service United Hagietas Chev AE City Boys Body Shop Osc. Contractors High Ind Bernard Korger del Johnson Merv Ransom Sr Oswald Cerny Emil Alt United Hagie Chev. Garage Siglers Bowling Belles W—T. Bushs Little Pills Sensation Lorre Lanes i Johns Rexall Harolds Thriftway Federal Land Bank Bobby Pins Pepsi Cola Jack & Jilleee Owee Mohawks i Greenbacks Jack & Jill Mary Lou Stallings Glenna Wieseman Rose Smith Pat Miller Lillian Dawes Ladies’ Leisure League Smith’s Wheat Hearts Rowl-etts Elas Mill Rollers Conrad Elico’s Kowl-etts Johnson’s Corvairs Imogene Brigham Helen Johnson Carol Schmoker Kooletts Smith

Osceola Narrowly Fades Clarks In Dual Track Meet

Osceola thin clads lose to Clarks 65 to 54 in a Tuesday dual meet. Clarks swept events led by Ric Strickland in the 60 yard high hurdles and 100 yard low hurdles, Graves in the shot put, and Kantor in the 100 and 220 dashes. Osceola got multiple wins including Larry Miley in the 880 yards and Louis Kantor in the 220, with Clarks taking top spots in sprints and distance events. Osceola head to Polk County meet on April 19.

Osceola Bulldogs Clarks Graves Ric Strickland Kohl Baker Mike Wieseman Dexter Dan Wieseman Kropatsch Buffington Beck Cotter McCormick Louis Kantor Treadway Neel Ken Kropatsch Bettinger Louie Kontor Mike Treadway Bulldog Schmoker Kantor Rob Strickland Polk County Polk

Guy Hanshew Honored on 85th Birthday

An adult Sunday School class from the Free Mission Church held a belated party at Mr. and Mrs. Guy Hanshew’s home to celebrate his 85th birthday. A short program and social time preceded refreshments.

The Free Mission Church Guy Hanshew Mr. Hanshew

Hospital Auxiliary Meeting Plans Production of Surgical Pads

The Hospital Auxiliary held a Monday meeting on April 16 with twelve members. Hostesses were Mrs Effie Fernandez and Mrs Maude Herrmann. They made surgical pads and discussed year round nursing supplies and home machine work.

Mmes. Effie Fernandez Maude Herrmann

St Paul Hosts Union Good Friday Services

Annual Union Good Friday services are set for April 20 at St Paul Lutheran Church from 1 to 3 PM. Special music will be by St Paul’s choir and guest speakers include pastors from Salem Stromsburg Osceola Benedict Bradshaw Ulysses Surprise Hcmsburg Zion and First Methodist churches. Offerings go to the Easter Seal Society.

St. Paul Lutheran Church St. Paul Ulysses - Surprise Lester "Larson Hcmsburg

Five Polk County UN Students Feted

Eight University of Nebraska seniors were honored for superior scholarship and another 600 students for high scholarship at the University's 34th annual Honors Convocation Tuesday morning, April 17. Honor students from Polk county include Douglas T. Dunn, Theron D. Carlson, Joe C. Anderson, Katherine K. Anderson and John I. Molinder of Stromsburg.

University of Nebraska Polk County Douglas T. Dunn Louis Dunn Theron D. Carlson Stromsburg Joe C. Anderson Katherine K. Anderson John I. Molinder

County Teachers Meet In Osceola April 12

About 50 Polk County teachers gathered at Jeffrey Elementary School April 12 for a program on Nebraska history in pictures and song by Robert Manley, former Osceola principal and University of Nebraska instructor. Osceola music department performed through the Clarinet Quartet and the Girls Odette. Officers elected for next year were Kenneth Sipes president, Wesley Fredrickson vice president, Frances Inness secretary, Irene Burritt treasurer. This was the final meeting of the year after earlier sessions at Shelby Polk and Stromsburg.

Polk County Jeffrey Robert Manley Osceola High School University of Nebraska Nebraska Osceola Music Department Kenneth Sipes Osceola Wesley Fredrickson Stromsburg Frances Inn

OHS Honor Roll Lth Six Weeks Display

OHS honors list shows six weeks points with A B C D grades. Honor Roll requires 14 or more points and Honorable Mention for 12 to 13 points. Seniors listed include Lester Gabriel Carol Branting Phyllis Carlson DeeAnn Conrad Carol Daum and others with letter grades and totals.

OHS Lester Gabriel Carol Branting Phyllis Carlson DeeAnn Conrad Carol Daum Maryn Prososki Gary Rodene Barbara Buresh Dick Dunn Ron Frizzell Kathryn Pliefke

Sidney Dunn and Others Named in AABBB ABC Codes

A list cites Sidney Dunn AABBB 17 Jerry Gondringer AABBC 16 Michele Snodgrass ABBCC 14 and Glen Jones BBCCC 12 with codes and ages. The fragment indicates a ledger style entry or roster itemizing individuals by codes and ages without additional context.

Sidney Dunn Jerry Gondringer Michele Snodgrass Glen Jones BBCCC

Student Rosters Highlight Sophomore Class Names

A list of sophomores includes Anita Lockard Anita AAAAC 18 Gary Ahlquist AAAA 16 Ricky Ekstrom AABBC 16 Jackie Rutter AABBC 16 Chris Carlson AABCC 15 Ron nie Lux AABB 14 Cheryl Mee Keag AAAC 14 Bob Gabriel AABB 14 Beverly Bonne ABBB 13 Mike Gonsier ABBB 13 Arlette Johnson ABBB 13.

Anita Lockard Gary Ahlquist Ricky Ekstrom Jackie Rutter Chris Carlson Ronnie Lux Cheryl Mee- Keag Bob Gabriel Beverly Bonne Mike Gonsier Arlette Johnson

Notable AABB and ABBC Names Listed Together

A list of individuals with AABB and ABBC style codes includes Carole Sterup Julie Gullberg Steve Johnson Jack McCormick Gary Nelson Jim Peter Dick Treadway and Beverly Wieseman Mary Wobig Fran cis Barry Patti Carlson Anne Dunn Barbara Klingman Beth Monson.

Carole Sterup Julie Gullberg Steve Johnson Jack McCormick Gary Nelson Jim Peterson Dick Treadway Beverly Wieseman Mary Wobig Francis Barry Patti Carlson Anne Dunn Barbara Klingman Beth Monson

Firemen's Benefit Dance Set for April 25 in Silver Creek

The Osceola Volunteer Firemen host their annual benefit dance on Wednesday April 25 at the Chrome Ballroom in Silver Creek. Bobby Mills Orchestra provides music. Tickets sold in advance by firemen or at the door. Support needed whether attending or not.

Osceola Volunteer Firemen Chrome Ballroom Silver Creek Bobby Mills Orchestra

Pulpit Supply on TV Staff

Dale C. Holt an ordained Augustana Lutheran minister from Norway Michigan is pursuing a Master’s in Radio and Television at the University of Nebraska. He serves on KOLN TV and KUON in Lincoln while on leave from active ministry and has led St. Paul Lutheran Church since last November after Robert V. Johnson’s departure.

Dale C. Holt Augustana Lutheran Church Norway Michigan Wahoo Lincoln Luther Jr. College Gustavus Adolphus College of St. Peter, Minn Augustana Seminary Rock Island Ill Florida Holt University of Nebraska Kolntv KUON St. Paul Lutheran Church Robert V. Johnson Wakefield

Francis DeLand Dies in California

Francis DeLand died April 13 in San Diego California at about age 46. He was born and raised in Osceola and was the oldest child of Mr and Mrs John DeLand. Survivors include his wife two sons two daughters his parents two brothers and a sister.

Francis DeLand John DeLand San Diego Calif Francis Osceola

Royal Neighbors Hold 25th Nebraska Jubilee Convention

The 25th Nebraska Silver Jubilee Convention of the Royal Neighbors of America met in Alliance on April 13 and 14. Delegate Bernice Joy from Osceola Camp served as outer sentinel. Martha Herger of Shelby Camp also attended, with District Deputy Edna Dierburger and Bess Langner of Seward.

Nebraska The Royal Neighbors of America Alliance Bernice Joy Osceola Camp Martha Herger Shelby Camp Joy Edna Dierburger Bess Langner Seward

Husband of former resident dies in California

Friends report the death of Oscar Hartman at Downey California on April 1. Survived by wife Lois Fentress Hartman formerly of Osceola a daughter Dorothy mother Martha Hartman Grand Island Nebraska three brothers and a sister. Hartman was operations manager of Fruehauf Trailer Co in San Diego at the time of his death.

Oscar Hartman Downey Calif Lois Fentress Hartman Osceola Dorothy Martha Hartman Grand Island Nebr Mr. Hartman Fruehauf Trailer Co San Diego

Koehler Beatty Nuptials Solemnized At Osceola

The First Methodist Church in Osceola hosted the April 8 wedding of Judith Ann Koehler and Wayne E. Beatty. The ceremony, conducted by Rev. Ray E. Hawkins, featured a double ring rite with candlelighters and musical performances by Dennis Johnson and Wayne Johnson.

Osceola Judith Ann Koehler Wesley A. Koehler Wayne E. Beatty Rolland A. Beatty Lincoln Ray E. Hawkins Our Saviour Lutheran Church Broken Bow Kathryn Kay Imhoff William Imhoff Silver Creek Charles Wesley Cole Clarence Cole Eric Peterson al Scrusmier Lesley Myers

Junior Farmers Tractor Club elects officers for year

The Jr Farmers held their first meeting at the David Rutter home. Timmy McMeekin was elected President with Ricky Rutter as Vice President, Dennis Fisher Secretary, and Danny Dunn News Reporter. Chas Fisher becomes leader with David Rutter as assisting leader. New Tractor Care Project Units A and B will be taken. Allen and Brian Umstead join as new members.

David Rutter Timmy McMeekin Ricky Rutter Dennis Fisher Danny Dunn Chas. Fisher Allen Brian Umstead

Real Estate Transfers In Several Nebraska Towns

Property transfers involve Stanley J. Slosburg and wife to Robert Duane Wilson of lots 4 5 and 6 block 3 Original Town Bernard J Johnson to Harry L Carlson of lots 1 2 block 20 Ekeley s Addition in Stromsburg Beatrice N Aden to Gladys R Folsom partial interest in N NE 13 14 1 in Butler County Lawrence Sundberg and wife to Wilbur R Whitacre and wife of lots 4 5 6 Dahle s Addition Polk Wilbur R Whitacre and wife to Harold G Green and wife of lots 4 5 6 Dahle s Addition John H Turner and wife to Arnold F Dolezal and wife Tract in SW SE 12 15 1 City of Osceola Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society of Fargo ND Tract NW SE 16 14 2 Osceola Emory Cramer et al to James Brazda of lots 15 16 block 12 Original Town Polk James Brazda and wife to Ang Mfg Co of lots 15 16 block 12 Lulu Ward Exec x to William E Ferris S4 SW 22 14 3.

Stanley J. Slosburg Robert Duane Wilson Osceola Bernard J. Johnson Harry L. Carlson Ekeley Dahle Polk Wilbur R. Whitacre Harold G. Green John H. Turner Arnold F. Dolezal City of Osceola Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society of Fargo N. Dak Emory Cramer James Brazda Ang Mfg Co Lulu Ward William E. Ferris

Local Transfers and Births List from Nebraska Communities

A compiled notice lists residents transferred or dismissed across several towns including Osceola Benedict Stromsburg Shelby Waco and Utica. Names include Mrs K W Howard Ruth Moore Louise Timm Orval Eikenhorst George Geier Leon Draeger Willard Liedtke Ray Wombacher Kathleen McKeag Rial Brazee Lyndon Wieseman Mary Lou Rongish Larry Loreman Victor Hinze Roy Fjell and Edna Anderson along with newborns.

Ruth Moore Stromsburg Louise Timm Osceola Orval Eikenhorst George Geier Silver Creek Kent Francis Urban Leon Draeger Willard Liedtke Benedict Ray Wombacher Shelby Anna Morrow Kathleen McKeag Rial Brazee Shelby Lyndon Wieseman Alvin Harrison Utica Mary Lou Rongish Shelby Larry Loreman Victor E. Hinze Waco Roy Fjell Edna Anderson

Obituaries and Notices From Local Community Names Listed

Obituaries brief list includes patients and residents: George Butch Eschler, Shelby Mrs C William OBrian, Shelby Mrs Frank Messing, Shelby Miss Bessie Scow, Shelby Karen Sterup, Osceola Miss Lydia Engelhardt, Osceola Mrs Gust Johnson, Stromsburg Mrs Guy Schoch, Benedict Jimmy Majors, Osceola.

George “Butch” Eschler Shelby C. William O’brian Frank Messing Bessie Scow Shelby Karen Sterup Osceola Lydia Engelhardt Gust Johnson Stromsburg Guy Schoch Benedict Jimmy Majors

Poem Published by Thelma Allinder on KIT CHEN KLATTER

The poem Gods Ways by Thelma Allinder was read on the KIT CHEN KLATTER program April 12. It appeared in the magazine's April issue, joining a number of her other poems published there.

Thelma Allinder Kitchen Klatter Mrs. Allinder

Rites for Former Osceola Resident Lou Richmond

Funeral services for Mrs. Lou Richmond a former Osceola resident will be held at 2 00 p m today at Kepner Funeral Home following her death earlier this week in Whittier California.

Kepner Funeral Home Lou Richmond Osceola Whittier Calif

County Court Reports Night Speeding Fines Across Several Cities

Elmer Bredhauer Ord 70 mph fined 21 plus 4 costs. Jimmie Snell Omaha 62 mph fined 15 plus 4 costs. Stanley Haggard Hollywood Calif 78 mph fined 41 plus 4 costs. Jerry Henderson Chicago IN 72 mph fined 31 plus 4 costs. Robert K Lamoree Osceola over width on Idad fined 10 plus 4 costs. Howard Hickey Gretna 72 mph daytime fined 11. Ray A Mooney York stop sign fined 10 plus 4 costs. Velma Anderson Stromsburg no license plates fined 10 plus. Harvey S Shafer Plattsmouth daytime 75 mph fined 11 plus 4 costs. Arthur D McCowan Council Bluffs In daytime 85 mph fined 31 plus 4 costs. Wallace Skinner Rising City improper use of intransit plates fined 10 plus 4 costs. Richard E Anderson Lincoln daytime speeding 65 mph fined 21 plus 4 costs. Thomas C Barrett Bellevue 11 plus 4 costs.

Elmer Bredhauer Ord Jimmie D. Snell Omaha Stanley Haggard Hollywood Calif Jerry Henderson Chicago Robert K. Lamoree Osceola Howard Hickey Gretna Ray A. Mooney York Velma Anderson Stromsburg Harvey S. Shafer Plattsmouth Arthur D. McCowan Council Bluffs Wallace Skinner Rising City Richard E. Anderson Lincoln Thomas C. Barrett Bellevue

Nebraska Tree Planters to Cornhusker State History

The Nebraska Blue Book notes Nebraska was named The Tree Planters State by joint resolution approved April 4 1895 led by Senator C H Sloan of Geneva. In 1945 the name changed to the Cornhusker State reflecting athletic and press usage. Arbor Day roots and early treeless plains prompted yearly tree plantings, 1874 planting millions of trees, and many groves bearing tree planter names.

Nebraska C. H. Sloan Geneva Cornhusker State State University Fillmore County Little Blue River Plains of National Congress

Social Guests and Family Visits Across Stromsburg and Nearby

Osceola residents Mr and Mrs Wren Sher wood and Emil S Johnson were Friday guests of the Chas Normans at Stromsburg. Central City visitors Mr and Mrs Robert Lambe joined the Lester Anderson family for Sunday dinner. Merle Johnson and sons hosted Easter pre dinner with Ted and Mrs Johnson and their children plus Stromsburg and Kearney visitors. Lee Campbell and wife traveled to Omaha Saturday to meet Don Campbell and his daughters Judy and Sandra arriving from Sao Paulo Brazil. Don plans to join May 12.

Mmes Wren Sherwood Emil S. F. Johnson Stromsburg Robert Lambe Central City Lester Anderson Merle Johnson Ted Johnson Wally Johnson Roger Johnson Eugene McCarron Kearney Lee Campbell Omaha Don Campbell Judy Sandra Sao Paulo Brazil

Sunday Overnight Guests and Local Family Visits

Beverly Bonne stayed with Cheryl Mc Keag during a Sunday overnight visit. The Guy Sherwoods of Central City visited the Wren Sherwood home on Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Der spent Thursday evening with the J. H. Gustafsons. They attended Harold R. Johnsons funeral in Stromsburg Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Rupert Carlson with Phyllis and Barbara Buresh joined the Messiah Festival at Bethany College in Lindsborg Kansas. Carlson’s son Calvin sings in the chorus.

Beverly Bonne Cheryl McKeag Guy Sherwoods Central City Wren Sherwood L. L. der J. H. Gustafsons Harold R. Johnson Stromsburg Rupert Carlson Phyllis Barbara Buresh Bethany Lindsborg Kan Carlson Calvin

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Polk County UN California R. N. A. Convention Koehler - Beatty Tommy Lee Rodene Terry Don Uland Dennis Johnson Wayne Johnson Junction City Kansas Junior Farmers Tractor Club Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News James A. Sedan K. W. Howard Tree Planter State Osceola News Imhoff - Cole Elizabeth Imhoff Patricia Brown Edwin Datus Duane Wright Darrel Myers Greeley Cole Charles Clay Jeanne Mattson Carol Wright Marilyn Saalfeld Columbus Edna Morlok Libertyville Ben Luttman Brainard Minn Francis Gunther Shirley Eschenbaker All Schusmier Luther Junior College Broken Bow High School North 15 Credit Bureau Meston Motor. Co
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