Osceola Bulldogs Finish Second in County Track Meet
Osceola High School earned 48.5 points to finish second at the Polk County Track Meet held April 19. standouts Dan Wieseman won the 440 yards and the mile relay team of Aldquist Cotter Miley and Wieseman posted 4 03.2. Ken Kropatsch vaulted 10 feet 2% inches. Larry Miley won the 880. others placed include Treadway Kontor and Schmoker with several seconds and thirds. Polk won with 76.14 points and nine first places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OHS
Polk
Bulldogs
Dan Wieseman
Larry Miley
Ken Kropatsch
Mike Cotter
Aldquist
Cotter
Miley
Osceola
Treadway
Kontor
Kropatsch
Schmoker
Bob McCormick
Lynn Anderson
Louie Kantor
Stromberg
Mike Wieseman
Stromsburg
Shelby
Bulldog
Goldenrod
Columbus
Nebraska 4-H Members Receive $200 Scholarships
Thirty eight Nebraska 4-H club members were named scholarship recipients by Union Pacific Railroad marking the first time all counties served by the railroad have a winner since 1921. Recipients are high school juniors or seniors ranking in the top third with at least three years in 4-H. scholarships fund study at University College of Agriculture. Local winners include Doris Swanson Stromsburg and Lynn Anderson Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Union Pacific Railroad
University’s
College of Agriculture
Doris Swanson
Stromsburg
Lynn Anderson
Osceola
Roberta Genon Stohl Weds Doyle D. Klingsporn at Polk Immanuel
Roberta Genon Stohl daughter of Robert Stohl married Doyle D. Klingsporn son of Mr and Mrs Ed Klingsporn on Saturday April 14 at 7 pm in Immanuel Lutheran Church Polk. Rev Marvin Gruett officiated before about 275 guests with blue and white mums decor and church candles. The couple, both in formal attire, plan a brief honeymoon in Colorado and will reside on a Polk area farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Genon Stohl
Robert Stohl
Doyle D. Klingsporn
Ed Klingsporn
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Polk
Marvin Gruett
Herbert Klute
Hampton
Sally Norquist
Chas. Nelson
Levert Peterson
Osceola
Osceola Chamber to Meet April 30 with NFIB Speaker
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce will hold its regular monthly meeting on April 30 at the L and M Cafe. Guest speaker will be Earle C. Reynolds district manager of the National Federation of Independent Business Omaha. He will discuss European Common Market and its effect on small business followed by Q A. An Easter Seal appeal was issued by Mrs. Jimmy Majors Easter Seal Chairman urging contributions with envelopes returned for sending gifts today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Earle C. Reynolds
National Federation of Independent Business
Omaha
Reynolds
Jimmy Majors
Osceola
Nebraska
S. Orson Perkins
The
States Easter
Leila Miley Engaged to LeRoy Rein for June Wedding
Mr and Mrs Earl Miley announce their daughter Leila engagement to LeRoy Rein son of Mr and Mrs Lee Rein A June wedding is planned and the couple will wed in the near future in a respectful family announcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Miley
Leila
LeRoy Rein
Lee Rein
Wesley Peterson
Osceola
Louise Elaine
Dean L. Wheeler
Roy Wheeler
St. Edward
Miss Peterson
Luther College
Wheeler
Wahoo
Bond Drive to Start Next Week in Polk County
A. E. Bodine Polk county chairman announces the nationwide Freedom Bond Drive from May 1 to June 30 1962 with county quota set at 383300. Leaders across business banking agriculture media and civic groups pledge support and urge families to buy extra savings bonds to strengthen the nation during the cold war. EK and H sales for March total 75075. three month Polk county total 173556. Nebraska March sales reach 6802746 and three month total 26157975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Bodine
Polk County
Treasury Department
Bodine
U. S
Mr. Bodine
Nebraska
Easter Visit Roundup From Chicago To Wolbach
Miss Ann Alt of Chicago visited with her cousin Mrs. Laurence Meister and family before traveling to Wolbach to see her brothers Jack and Joseph Alt. Bill Grossnicklaus arrived from California to visit his parents Mr and Mrs Ervin Grossnicklaus and relatives. Easter dinner at the Waldean Johnson home included Ali von, the Dahlin families, Irving Larson and Rolland Dahlin. The Waldo Rodene, Devern Rodene, and Mervin Ransom Jr. families shared dinner in the Harry Rodene home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Alt
Chicago
Ill
Laurence Meister
Wolbach
Jack
Joseph Alt
Bill Grossnicklaus
California
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Waldean Johnson
Alivin
Harry
Hilding Dahlin
Donald Dahlin
Irving Larson
Rolland Dahlin
Waldo Rodene
Auburn
Devern Rodene
Mervin Ransom Jr
Harry Rodene
Ken Bowe Lands 41 ib Bass at Polk County Pit
The article notes spring fishing begins as Ken Bowe catches a four and a quarter pound bass at the Polk County Wildlife pits on April 15. Shorty Bowe claims the catch is true and has proof stored in Harold's Thriftway freezer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shorty
Bowe
Ken
Polk County
Harold
Winners at Polk County Historical Society meeting
At Osceola on April 18 the Polk County Historical Society announced winners of the school children’s contest. Winners in grades 4 through 8 will read their essays and receive cash awards donated by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce and the Stromsburg Commercial Club at the May 10 program in the Osceola Methodist Church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Historical Society
Andrew Nuquist
Osceola
John Falk
Oscola
Methodist
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Stromsburg Commercial Club
Dana Vincent
Nuquist
Albert Ryan
Shelby Voters Okay Bond Issue
Shelby voters approve a 72 thousand dollar school bond by a 70 percent majority. The issue funds a five room east-side addition to the present school building and was approved on the first ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
Lone Star Extension Club Meeting Highlights April 9
All members attended at Mrs. Marv in Luchsinger home. Lesson titled Create Your Own Business Center was led by Mrs. Tiaden and Mrs. Schmid. Members shared where they keep receipts and papers. Health report given by Lindo Kinzli and Reading Leader. Mrs. Schmid distributed a poem The Creation read by Mrs. Oppliger. Contest prize won by Mrs. Harold Schmit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lone Star Extension Club
Marvin Luchsinger
George Tiaden
Louie Schmid
Lindo
Kinzli
Clyde Oppliger
Harold Schmit
Nels Hasselbalch Dies at 76 Near Shelby
Nels Hasselbalch 76 died April 19 at his home north of Shelby after a period of illness. He had been a patient at Annie Jeffrey Hospital and in Omaha. He is survived by his wife. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the E U B Church in Shelby with interment in Roselawn Cemetery at Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nels Hasselbalch
Shelby
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Omaha
E.U.B
Roselawn
Columbus
Goldenrods 4-H Meet At Bill Barry Home
The Goldenrods 4-H club met on April 9 at the Bill Barry home. Members answered roll call with Our Favorite Teachers. Groups discussed projects and planned future work. Next meeting set for Klingman home on April 30. Judy Cerny, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goldenrods
Bill Barry
Klingman
Judy Cerny
Annual Legion Dinner Party at Legion Club
The American Legion holds its annual members and wives dinner on Tuesday May 1 at 7 p.m. A buffet chicken dinner will be served and continuous membership cards will be presented. RSVP by noon Monday April 30 to Deverne Rodene Bob Mills or Chris Dahmke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Legion Club
Deverne Rodene
Bob Mills
Chris Dahmke
Night speeding and traffic fines listed in county court
In North Platte Sally J. Gregg is fined 11 dollars plus 4 costs for night speeding 65 mph. Roderic L. Smith of Shelby pays 50 dollars for axle overweight. Bruce L. Anderson of Stromsburg is fined 10 dollars plus 4 costs for a stop sign violation. Clifford L. Eschliman of Grand Island faces 150 dollars plus 4 costs for two overweight counts. Alan H. Burke of Omaha pays 32 dollars plus 4 costs for speeding and passing. Eugene Treadway of Osceola is fined 100 dollars plus 4 costs for operating while intoxicated. Pearl G. Macijewski of Omaha fined 11 dollars plus 4 costs for daytime speeding 75 mph. Willis B. Ratzloff of Freeman South Dakota fined 21 dollars plus 4 costs for night speeding 70 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally J. Gregg
North Platte
Roderic L. Smith
Shelby
Bruce L. Anderson
Stromsburg
Clifford L. Eschliman
Grand Island
Alan H. Burke
Omaha
Osceola Volunteer Firemen Postpone April Meeting
The Osceola Volunteer Firemen will hold their meeting on May 3 instead of the originally scheduled April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
District 3 Garden Club Conference Announces 1962 Meet
Mrs Harold Bedient district director of Nebraska Federated Garden Clubs announces the 1962 annual meeting of Dist 3 Federated Garden Clubs to be held Monday May 7 in Sutton Nebraska Registration starts at 9 00 am All garden clubs and friends are invited State officers Mrs Harry Saum president and Mrs S P Taylor vice president will highlight the program Special music from Sutton High School directed by Frank Mills Luncheon reservations 1 25 per plate due by May 4 to Mrs Laura Gemar Sutton Henderson Garden Club assists with the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Bedient
Polk
Nebraska Federated Garden Clubs
Dist. 3
Federated Garden Clubs
Sutton
Nebraska
Harry Saum
Dalton
S. P. Taylor
Norfolk
Sutton High School
Frank Mills
Laura Gemar
Sutton Garden Club
Henderson Garden Club
Cookie Gals 4 H Club Met At Nelsons Home
The Cookie Gals 4 H Club met on Saturday April 14 at the Nelson home of Donna Debra and Delores. All but two members answered roll call. Older girls measured bodies and discussed figure problems while younger members learned hemming. They judged their work and planned to meet next at Barbara Bennett's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Debra
Delores Nelson
Barbara Bennett
Connie Stromberg
Hofbauer Buys Wobig Building For Storage And Repair
Thomas Hofbauer, operator of Osceola Feed Mill & Elevator, Inc., bought the former Wobig Implement building. He will use the rear for feed storage, the middle for truck repair and winter storage, and the front for display or business use. A Grand Opening is planned for the nearby Triple F Feed Mill, under construction, in about 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wobig Implement
Thomas Hofbauer
Osceola Feed Mill & Elevator, Inc
Hofbauer
Osceola
Births Report from Benedict Shelby and Stromsburg
A daughter weighing 10 lbs was born April 18 to Mr and Mrs Harry Bachman of Benedict. Scott Jay weighing 9 lbs 6 ozs was born April 19 to Mr and Mrs Willis Wills of Shelby. Richard Lee weighing 9 lbs 3 ozs was born April 20 to Mr and Mrs John Krumbach of Shelby. A boy weighing 6 lbs 12 ozs born April 21 to Rev and Mrs C M Hadley of Stromsburg. A boy weighing 7 lbs 14 ozs was born April 25 to Mr and Mrs Leo Richter of Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bachman
Benedict
Scott Jay
Willis Wills
Shelby
Richard Lee
John Krumbach
C. M. Hadley
Stromsburg
Leo Richter
Polk County 4-H Timely Topics Speaking Contest
The annual event in Osceola on May 5 features junior and senior divisions for 4-H members. Speakers must meet age limits by January 1 and present timely topic talks of up to five or eight minutes respectively. Winners gain ribbon prizes from KFAB radio and senior winners advance to Fremont May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
KFAB
Omaha
Fremont
Benefit for PYVARC Draws Opry Acts in Columbus
The Columbus JayCees sponsor a Grand Ole Opry road unit at Columbus Senior High School on Saturday April 28 for the Platte Valley Association for Retarded Children. Two shows at 7 00 p m and 9 30 p m feature Stonewall Jackson Little Jimmy Dickens Carl Belew Rex Rhinehart and Connie Hall. Tickets in advance are 150 and at the door 200 with children's tickets 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Columbus JayCees
Grand Ole Opry
Columbus Senior High School
Platte Valley Association
Stonewall Jackson
Little Jimmy Dickens
Carl Belew
Rex Rhinehart
Connie Hall
Law Day Chairman Appointed in Polk County Nebraska
Robert L. Mills of Osceola named 1962 Law Day chairman for Polk County as Nebraska observes Law Day on May 1. The Nebraska State Bar Association sponsors the event with theme The Law wellspring of liberty. Edmund D. McEachen of Omaha is state chairman and Governor Morrison proclaims May 1 as Law Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Mills
Osceola
Polk County
Nebraska
Nebraska State Bar Association
United States
Edmund D. McEachen
Omaha
Frank Morrison
Congress
Firemen tackle grass fire on Olson property near Osceola
Firemen were summoned at 2 2 p.m. Wednesday to extinguish a weed and grass fire on the Walt er Olson property about seven miles northwest of Osceola. Between 40 and 60 acres burned with losses to tools, implements, and posts estimated at 100 to 150 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Olson
Osceola
Garden Club Meeting Features Bible Tree Roll Call
Garden Club met Tuesday evening April 17 with President Lillian Brown in charge. Roll call named trees from the Bible. A contributed program of quotations poems and readings was presented. Lulu Hendrickson led Easter and Arbor Day articles. Lillian Brown won the door prize. Members exchanged plants and slips over lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Club
Fred Bond
Lillian Brown
Lulu Hendrickson
Social Visits Spanning Cities From Sioux City to California
Miss Dorothy Gondringer of Sioux City Iowa spent the weekend at the Holly Grossnicklaus home. Friday guests included Mr and Mrs Eugene Gondringer and Beth of Omaha and the Rex Grossnicklaus family. Mrs Mary Ann Meister and daughter Carol Jean of Kearney visited Laurence Meister’s home. Mrs Edna Peterson is staying with her son Rolland Peterson and family in San Gabriel California for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gondringer
Sioux City, In
Holly Grossnicklaus
Eugene Gondringer
Beth
Omaha
Rex Grossnicklaus Family
Mary Ann Meister
Carol Jean
Kearney
Laurence Meister
Edna Peterson
Rolland Peterson
San Gabriel
Calif
Two Farm Families Report Thefts
Two Osceola area farms report break ins with cash, linens, and household items stolen. Polk County Sheriff Reynold Peterson investigated after residents received calls about robberies and found $90, an ironing board, sheets, and towels missing from one home. A second raid near Stromsburg yielded $5, dishes, a quilt, and a chenille bedspread. Authorities collaborate with York County on similar cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk County
Reynold Peterson
Petersons
Joe Sundbergs
Sundberg Home
Stromsburg
York County
Mer. of New Agri. Field Lab. Names Mead Operations Manager
Francis C. Hastert of Wahoo Nebraska was named operations manager of the University of Nebraska agricultural field laboratory at Mead. He has led the Nebraska Ord nance Plant at Mead for 13 years and will continue to live in Wahoo. His appointment becomes effective July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis C. Hastert
Wahoo
Nebr
Board of Regents
University of Nebraska
Agricultural Field Laboratory
Mead
Hastert
Nebraska Ordnance Plant
Ordnance Plant
Shelby
Buenos Aires
Social Calendar for May Events
Easy Aces meet Thursday at 2 p m with Mrs Neal Prell. Mother Daughter Tea set for 2 p m Wednesday May 2 at Valley church. Busy Belles Extension Club meets May 2 with Mrs Lyle Johnston. Mrs Vernon Johnson to entertain NBBC Bridge Club May 8. Notice change of date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easy Aces
Neal Prell
the Valley Church
Busy
Belles Extension Club
Lyle Johnston
Vernon Johnson
Nbbc Bridge Club
Mrs Kermit Lindgren and Son Visit Mrs Ed Bonne
Mrs Kermit Lindgren and her son Paul of Polk called on Friday morning at the home of Mrs Ed Bonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Lindgren
Paul of
Polk
Ed Bonne
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Dismissals List
A roll of discharged patients includes Lydia Engelhardt Osceola C W O’Brien Shelby Guy Schoch Benedict Bessie Scow Shelby Jimmy Majors Osceola Marlin Johnson Osceola Harry Bachman and baby Benedict Willis Wills and baby Shelby Lawrence Twarling Stromsburg Guy Fox Osceola Bertha Bahr Shelby Teresa Warner Stromsburg Henry Nebosis Osceola Mervin Hiemer Shelby George Eschler Shelby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Engelhardt
Osceola
C. William O’brien
Shelby
Guy Schoch
Benedict
Bessie Scow
Shelby Jimmy Majors
Marlin Johnson
Harry Bachman
Benedict Alfred Bernt
Willis Wills
Lawrence Twarling
Stromsburg
Guy Fox
Bertha Bahr
Teresa Warner
Henry Nebosis
Mervin Hiemer
George Eschler
Local Hospital Admission List Names Several Stromsburg Patients
Mrs. Clifford Hadley and baby, Mrs. Frank Messing, Shelby J. T. Stanton, Mrs. J. T. Stanton, Miss Karen Sterup Osceola, Lloyd Knight Stromsburg, Mrs. Gust Johnson Stromsburg, Mrs. Peter Placzek Silver Creek, Miss Nellie Smith Stromsburg, Clyde Baker Polk, Harry Wilson Shelby, Wilber Prell Osceola, Miss Rose Conway Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Hadley
Stromsburg
Frank Messing
Shelby J. T. Stanton
J. T. Stanton
Karen Sterup
Osceola
Lloyd Knight
Gust Johnson
Peter Placzek
Silver Creek
Nellie Smith
Clyde Baker
Polk
Harry Wilson
Shelby Wilber Prell
Rose Conway
Shelby
Couple Honored on 40th Anniversary
On Sunday April 15 Mrs W F Eisemann of Sacramento hosted relatives and friends for the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Albert Timm. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Carol Donelson of Stromsburg with Miss Diane Donelson in charge of the guest book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Eisemann
Sacramento
Calif
Albert Timm
Carol Donelson
Stromsburg
Diane Donelson
Lawrence Twarling
Timm
A. G. McVeigh
Kathy
Janis
Larry Donelson
Anne Marie Merrick
Mildred Snodgrass
Gertrude Reece
Friends and Neighbors Extension Club Meets at Watts Home
Sixteen members gathered at Karleen Watts home on Wednesday April 18 with one guest Mrs. Jack Wieseman. Marie Lewis led a lesson titled A Business Center in the Home. Plans for an Omaha tour on April 24 were discussed. After a social hour lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends and Neighbors Extension Club
Karleen Watts
Jack Wieseman
Marie Lewis
Omaha
Extension Club Tours Omaha Highlights
Extension Club and 24 guests rode a charter bus to Omaha on Tuesday April 24 visiting Bemis Bros. Bag Co. to see paper burlap and cloth bag production. They toured KMTV Channel 3 studios A and B and viewed a special at the Omaha Planetarium. On the return trip they dined at Miller's Fairview Cafe in Venice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bemis Bros. Bag Co
Kmtv Channel 3
Omaha Planetarium
Miller’s
Fairview Cafe
Venice
Letter urges town support for Boy Scouts program
A former Scoutmaster writes that after a year in the Army, two scouts asked him to return as Scoutmaster. He notes fewer meetings and growth stalled, argues for more community help and parent involvement to revive scouting and prevent gangs, urging collective effort rather than relying on one person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
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Stohl - Klingsporn
Mionday
Bond
Ken Bowe Lands
Legion
Cookie Gals
Club
Wobig Building
Robert L. Mills, Co
Law Day Chm
Louisa Peterson
Mer
New Agri
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
F. A. N. Club Meeting
Extension Club Tours
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