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Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1961

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Osceola Public Schools Names 1960–61 Faculty and Staff

Osceola Public Schools announces the 1960 61 roster including Board of Education President P H Nyberg and members Calmar Herrmann Earl Watts Orville Eikenhorst Wesley Peterson and Alex Mills along with new teachers and staff. New faculty include Virgil V Bugbee superintendent and several principals and teachers from Nebraska and Oklahoma. Bus drivers and custodians are listed with replacements pending hire for Bus No 4 and an additional custodian.

Board of Education Osceola Public Schools Martin Roberts P. H. Nyberg Jay McDonald Calmar Herrmann Earl Watts Orville Eikenhorst Wesley Peterson Alex Mills Osceola School Lucille Ferguson Custer Oklahoma Southwestern State College Weatherford Okla Larry Clay Bassett Nebraska Hastings College Hastings Darrell Foote Genoa Wayne State Teachers College Wayne Nebr Beverly Olson Erickson Nebraska Wesleyan University Lincoln Marilynn Geisemann Sterling Peru State Teachers College Peru Pauline Fink Elk Creek

July Weather Summary: Heat and Rain Records

Weather observer Harold Klingman notes July highs reached 102 degrees with 1.10 inches of rain on July 28. The lowest July temperature was 55 degrees on July 23. Total July rainfall measured 3.42 inches, with several strong showers over the past weeks.

Harold Klingman Ngee Alten Satene Prittjensteins

Ice Cream Social hosted by St. Paul Luther League

The St Paul Luther League invites the public to an annual ice cream social on Friday evening August 4. The Leaguers will serve homemade ice cream and cake on the church lawn starting at 7 p.m.

St. Paul Luther League

Lincoln couple visits Perry Sapps and Ofelia Johnson

Mr and Mrs Eugene Johnson of Lincoln were weekend guests of Perry Sapps and Ofelia Johnson, sharing hospitality and social time.

Eugene Johnson Lincoln Perry Sapps Ofelia Johnson

Retirement Village Plans Explain Meeting At Osceola

A public meeting is set for Tuesday August 8 at 8 00 p m in the Osceola school auditorium to outline a proposed one story fire proof retirement village. Rev William Goldbeck of Hastings Good Samaritan Village will speak along with local leaders to describe the non profit plan and its nationwide use. No funds will be solicited.

Osceola William Goldbeck Good Samaritan Village Hastings Nebraska Goldbeck Good Samaritan Society Raymond Kepner Bert Gissler Chamber of Commerce Ella Koehler

Osceola Rolls Over Clarks for 7-5 Win in League Play

Osceola solidifies third place in the Central Nebraska League with a 7-5 victory over Clarks Sunday night. St Edward leads and Central City sits second as Osceola and Fullerton prepare a makeup game with proceeds benefiting the Dennis Emmons Fund. Osceola plays Fullerton next Sunday.

Osceola Clarks Brazee H. Grossnicklaus R. Grossnicklaus Peterson Booth Fullerton Dennis Emmons

Osceola County 4-H Picnic Set for August 6

The annual 4-H picnic will be held August 6 at Osceola Park with swimming for 4-Hers starting about 2:00 p.m. The event is funded by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Families should bring their own lunch. Lunch and coffee offered by the Polk County Extension Board. ice cream provided by Harold's Thriftway of Osceola.

Osceola Park Osceola Chamber of Commerce Polk County Extension Board Harold’s Thriftway Osceola the Gas Company Osceola Record Kepner’s Westclox John’s Rexall Corn Palace Albert Ryan Sbush’s Drug Store Osceola Cleaners Les Sigler Garage Seidlitz Osceola Lumber Osceola Self Save Laundry Osceola Hardware Quaker State Oil Johnson’s Chevrolet Lorre

First August Baby Born at Annie Jeffrey Memorial

Timothy Dean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hofbauer, arrived August 1 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital weighing 6 pounds 2 ounces. Kepner's offer as teeter babe to the winners of the month.

Timothy Dean Norman Hofbauer Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Kepner

F. F. A. Meeting Scheduled for August Ninth

An F F A meeting is set for August 9 at 8 p.m. The gathering invites members to attend and discuss upcoming events and activities.

Supt Bugbee Attends Nebraska Education Conference

Superintendent Bugbee will represent the Polk County Teachers Association at the Tenth Annual Nebraska State Education Conference in Chadron August 6 7 8 9. The event at Camp NORWESCA near Chadron State Park features a keynote by NEA Consultant Robert W McLain with topics including New Legislation Accreditation Certification Salaries and a Fort Robinson tour. More than 230 delegates from Nebraska schools are expected.

Bugbee Polk County Teachers Association Chadron Camp Norwesca Chadron State Park Robert W. McLain National Education Association Nebraska Fort Robinson

Dennis Emmons Fund Benefit Dance Planned

A benefit dance for the Dennis Emmons Fund will be held at Silver Creek on August 12 to raise money, with proceeds going to the noted cause. Local organizers urge attendance and community support for the event.

Silver Creek

Ten Bicycle Winners in The Record Subscription Drive

The Record’s mid June started campaign concluded Saturday July 29 with ten students earning bicycles for selling 15 subscriptions each. Winners: Sandra Stratton Larry Richards Joey Fjell Dale Fjell Beth Fjell Terry McMeekin David Klein Jimmy Green Kevin Hansen Bradley Klingman. Others sold fewer than 15 and earned $1.50 per sub. names include Frances Haas Runquist sisters Bradley Johnson Albert Rommers Billy Norton. Sandra Stratton sold 20 total subscriptions.

Sandra Stratton Larry Richards Joey Fjell Dale Fjell Beth Fjell Terry McMeekin David Klein Jimmy Green Kevin Hansen Bradley Klingman Frances Haas Runquist Sisters Bradley Johnson Albert Rommers Billy Norton

Births Report Lt Comdr Nelson Welcomes Son at Naval Hospital

Lt Comdr and Mrs William H Nelson of Washington DC greet a 7 lb 14 oz son born July 21 at the Naval Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs E C Schott. Timothy Dean weighs 6 lb 2 oz and was born August 1 to Mr and Mrs Norman Hofbauer of Osceola.

Wm. H. Nelson Washington, D. C Naval Hospital E. C. Schott Timothy Dean Norman Hofbauer Osceola

Memorial Hospital Deceased and Dismissals List

Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital releases a list of deceased patients and discharged individuals. Names include John Carlson Stromsburg and many Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Gresham Waco and Silver Creek residents, with multiple babies and adults noted among the dismissals.

John Carlson Stromsburg Hubert Girard Osceola Wesley Michener John O. Cerny Robert L. Bierkower Shelby Billy Gillespie Rising City Clarence Gondringer Shelby Ann Ellis Don Byers W. W. Norton Rex Peterson Shelby Roland Scow Richard Miller Benjamin Wagner Shelby Marlowe Johnson LeRoy Piper Robert Lux Shelby M. F. Phillips Norman Hofbauer Baby Boy George Geier Silver Creek Fredolph Johnson Edward Osmera Surprise Fred Wescoat Minnie Burke Emma Ericson Ida Swanson Ceresco Ellen Conkle Esther Peterson Hattie Newman Gilbert Johnson George Bond Gresham Joyce Roberts Martin Heine Waco Wayne Heine Roy Heine

Photo Contest At County Fair Draws Young Entrants

The Associated Women of the Polk County Farm Bureau sponsor a children photography contest for members’ children aged 8 to 18. Prizes pay Blue 1.00 Red 0.75 White 0.50 with entries due at the Farm Bureau Booth on opening day in three categories People Pets and Scenery.

Associated Women of Polk County Farm Bureau Farm Bureau Ben Peterson Associated Farm Women Polk County

Richards Family Vacation at Nevis Minnesota

Mr and Mrs David Richards and Jay are spending a four day vacation at Nevis Minnesota enjoying time away from home.

Mrs David Richards Jay Nevis, Minn

County Fair Highlights and Funeral for Gust Boden

The 86th Polk County Fair runs August 14 to 17 with entertainment and exhibits. Gust Boden, 72, dies unexpectedly. funeral Thursday at St. Pauls Lutheran, Osceola. Rides cost 8 for $1. nightly drawings and prizes from local merchants. bowling lines from Lorre Lanes announced.

St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Gust Boden Osceola Polk County

Thankful note from Bernts for Osceola fire relief

In grateful appreciation the Bernt family thanks Osceola neighbors and friends who donated household goods after a Friday night fire on July 21. They praise food and clothing donors and especially the ladies who cleaned and arranged the home and Mr Walter Watts for assembling furnishings.

Osceola Walter Watts

Fees and Fines Report From County Judge's Office 1961

The County Judge's office summarizes activity for the first seven months of 1961 versus 1960. Fines rose from 6050.00 to 6290.00 and fees increased from 2686.70 to 3464.90. Criminal cases numbered 288-352, mainly traffic violations.

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Virgil V. Bugbee Kenneth E. Sipes Jimmie Majors Dora Lockard Annette Magorian Lane Birkel Kay Heiden Neola Anderson Ardis McMeekin Sandra Eisenhauer Irene Burritt Anne Marie Merrick Esther Mrkvicka Elem Mildred Sigler Alice Cosson Mary Spaulding Roger Huss Leonard Mrkvicka John Cerny Bob Grossnicklaus Morris Richards Wrasse Perature Arapahoe Spanks F.F.A. Meeting F.F.A Donald L. Iglehart Bradley Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News George Morgan The Grand Ole Opry Don Chadwick Donald Bernt American Legion Craig Monson Dennis Bahr Randy Studley Kenneth Bowe Norman Lux Web Cotter Ken Studley Barry Schmoker Lonnie Miley Bob Gabriel Roger Dinges Ronnie Buffington Rick Studley Shorty Bowe
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