Fatal Car Crash Near Shelby Claims Two Lives
A single vehicle incident near Main Street and Highway 30A in Shelby killed Robert J. Fleck, 27, and left Richard Cairncross, 24, of Omaha, in critical condition. Cairncross died later at Osceola’s hospital, with officers citing a 1956 Plymouth traveling west that swerved into a tree as the cause. no witnesses were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Jeffery Hospital
Osceola
Robert J. Fleck
North 33Rd Street
Richard Cairncross
North 39Th Street
Cairncross
Main Street
Shelby
Parkway
Bernt’s
Ogallala
Kepners
Dugham
Columbus
Patterson
David City
Willard Cornell
Osceola Temperature Report For The Week
Osceola readers receive the weekly courtesy temperature report from the Gas Company. Degree Days are used to measure heating needs and the period runs to the previous Monday. The chart covers October 26 to November 15 and November 3 to December 2, 1956, noting warmer comparisons to 1955 and a season total to date.
Reflection on a new grade school and holiday decor
The writer tours the new grade school and notes modern desks green boards and three way lighting while recalling past comforts. They question if today's children will appreciate such luxuries but praise Dr Jeffrey and the school board for progress. The piece shifts to Christmas memories and Osceola decorations with Glen Green and Albert Timm wiring the lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey
Osceola
Glen Green
Albert Timm
Osceola Readies Dedication of New District School
The C. W. Jeffrey M. D. Public School District grade school will be dedicated Tuesday December 11 with a 2:00 to 5:00 pm inspection for patrons and a 7:00 pm banquet and ceremony at the High School auditorium. Freeman B. Decker and Dr Charles W. Jeffrey will speak, Phillip Nyberg will trace the board’s building efforts, Ruth Cornish will play organ music, and tickets cost 1.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Jeffrey
M. D
Freeman B. Decker
Nebraska
Charles W. Jeffrey
Philip Nyberg
Ruth Cornish
Osceola
Paul
Wallace Monson
Earl Bond
Hollis Campann
Rudy Urban
Art Anderson
al Kuhnel
George Cook
Davis and Wilson
Architects
Lincoln
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Billie’s Cafe of
Columbus
Burt Brazee
Les Taylor
Dick Miller
Maury Watts
Norman Hofbauer
Roger Hare
Jack Conrad
Larry Bowker
Bob Walgreen
Barnes Jewelry
Alexand Furniture
Real Estate Transfers in Stromsburg Area
Municipal Corporation transfers ownership of a parcel in Boostrom Subdivision Lot 4. Victor Altberg sells to Raymond Nyffeler a tract in section 12 13 3. Clair L Emmons and wife deed West 53 feet of Lot 1 and West 53 feet of North 37 feet of Lot 2 in Smiths Third Addition Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Corporation
City of Stromsburg
Herman Dey
Boostrom
Boosstrom
Stromsburg
Victor Altberg
Raymond Nyffeler
Clair L. Emmons
Thomas M. Schmoker
Smith
4 H Achievement Winners Announced At Recent Meeting
Polk County 4 H held its November meeting in Stromsburg with about 200 leaders members and families. A pot luck supper followed by skits and music, as well as Chamber of Commerce contributed refreshments. Pins and awards were presented including 73 and 45 year memberships, 12 junior leaders, and a Dairy Club plaque from KRGI naming the outstanding 4 H club. Numerous individual medals and certificates across categories such as leadership, home economics, health, garden, and recreation were awarded to 4 H members along with several club week registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Stromsburg
Dairy Dairy Club
KRGI
Robert Swanson
Roberts Dairy
Lora Lee
Dawes
Avis Waller
Irvin Anderson
Kay Anderson
Danforth Foundation
Bob Swanson
Foley
Ronnie Rodene
Lionel Swanson
Gary Baker
Gary Anderson
Darwin Anderson
Glen Dobberstein
Mary Samuelson
Doris Swanson
Lois Jones
Natalie Hahn
Louise Peterson
Bonnie Rodene
Girls Home Ec
Sharon Deden
Diane Sandell
Karen Stevens
Pleasant Homemakers Club
Norman Lux
Cheryl Bush
Bonnie Hanquist
Pleasant Homemakers
Annie Jeffrey Hospital Week Summary in Osceola Shelby and Nearby
Weekly patient notices list multiple discharges and newborns across Osceola Shelby Rising City Stromsburg and Omaha during November 26 to December 3. Names include Mrs Francis Urban and baby boy Osceola and Mrs Mary Kumpf Shelby with several others dismissed or discharged in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Urban
Osceola
Martin Kaczor
Robert D. Miller
Mary Kumpf
Shelby August P. Anderson
Josephine Dunning
Shelby Kenny Kropatsch
Godfrey Machal, Jr
Shelby
Beulah Feck
Ramona Kresha
William Harris
Rising City
Walden Jones
Carl Timm
Robert Colling
Duane Fellows
Stromsburg
Irene Falk
Richard Cairncross
Omaha
Albin Prososki
Elsie Watkins
Leonard Mrkvicka
Howard Liedke
Reggie Nekl
Stromsburg Families Host Sunday Dinner Party
Mr and Mrs John Anderson and Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson attended a dinner and supper gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Wilmer Anderson and family in Stromsburg with Mrs Mary Gerdes also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Mary Gerdes
Wilmer Anderson
Stromsburg
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Marilyn Ericson
Miss Marilyn Ericson was honored at a December 1 bridal shower hosted by Glennis Simpson. Guests played games and the honoree opened gifts while a red and white lunch was served by Glennis Simpson and five co hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Ericson
Glennis Simpson
Evelyn Fjell
Dorothy Jones
Delores Lindblade
Margaret Lindblade
Ramona Teegerstrom
Fire destroys barn on Mouden farm near Osceola
A barn on the Mouden farm seven miles southeast of Osceola was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday forenoon. Mr and Mrs Andrew Hanson and son live on the farm. A large amount of hay was lost. Stromsburg Fire Department was summoned but could not save the barn or its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mouden
Osceola
Andrew Hanson
Stromsburg
Sunday Guests From Shelby Visit Barry Family
Mr and Mrs Richard Thelen and family of Shelby visited Mr and Mrs Wm Barry and family Sunday for a social call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Thelen
Shelby
Wm. Barry
Wranelers Form At Hastings College
Max Anderson of Osceola serves as secretary treasurer of a new Hastings College group. He is an officer in the men's pep group, the male counterpart to the girls' cheer group. The Wranelers have special uniforms and will appear at events, including their mascot a small Shetland pony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Anderson
Osceola
Hastings College
Max
The
Wranelers
Julius Schlesinger Dies of Heart Attack in Osceola Area
Julius Schlesinger, about 75, a pioneer near northeast Shelby, died Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 after collapsing in a farm yard at Lloyd Scow's home while on an errand. The body was taken to Osceola for Kepners. funeral arrangements were not complete at press time Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Schlesinger
Shelby
Lloyd Scow
Schlesinger
Osceola
Kepners
Osceola's New Grade School Becomes Modern Landmark
The new Charles W. Jeffrey M D public school District No 19 building in Osceola is described as a modern, multi wing facility with aqua hallways rose beige and lime green rooms, individual thermostats, acoustical ceilings, and a central heating system. The kindergarten and first grade areas include dedicated rest rooms and color themed tiles. The kitchen features a large stainless setup with a 65 cubic foot refrigerator, 20 foot deep freezer, double ovens, and advanced equipment. The exterior uses rose velour brick with Indiana limestone accents and automatic lighting from the principal's office, while the site offers ample playground and parking space and awaits landscaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Whit
Charles W. Jeffrey
M. D
Peurto Rico Theme For Cub Scouts Meeting
The Cub Scout Pack met at the Methodist church with a Puerto Rico theme. Den 1 performed a Puerto Rican music skit and cockfighting act, while Den III and Den II offered talks and tricks. Awards included Kenny Bowe silver arrow, Don Eklund silver arrow, Craig Monson bear badge with gold and silver arrows, and others. Bobcats were welcomed and the den won the grand howl for best attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Peurto Rico
Larry Miley
Ricky Ekstrom
Den 1
den III
Prto Rico
den II
Den
Kenny Bowe
Don Eklund
Craig Monson
Larry Dean Miley
Web Cotter
Nick Zedicher
Joe Eikenhorst
Steve Johnson
Danny Husak
Jimmy Campann
Sonny Ray Miley
Methodist Choir Presents Christmas Cantata Song of the Angels
The Methodist Church hosts a Christmas cantata on Sunday December 9 at 7:30 p m. The program Song of the Angels by Van Denman Thompson includes Rev E A Kiel narrating the Christmas story and a candle lighting service. Choir members and director details are listed with organist Maurine W Schuman. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Song of the Angels
van Denman Thompson
Gary Gustafson
Fred Allen
Maurine W. Schuman
Salute to School Board Members Concert
A December 1 program at the school auditorium features music by the O.H.S. Trio and organist Rev. John Howe. Benefactors of District No. 19 and speakers including Commissioner of Education W. W. Norton are listed along with Rev. Robert Johnson Mrs. Ruth Cornish and Dr. Freeman Decker. event begins at 7 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Education
John Howe
W. W. Norton
H.S
Philip H. Nyberg
Freeman B. Decker
Fred Allen
Charles W. Jeffrey, M. D
Robert R. Johnson
Ruth Cornish
Births announce Stromsburg couple's new son
Mr and Mrs Fred Fleck of Stromsburg are the parents of a baby boy born Tuesday December 4 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. He weighed seven pounds one ounce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fleck
Stromsburg
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola dominates opening basketball doubleheader at David City
Osceola varsity thumped David City 62 37 on its foe’s court marking a clean sweep over Class B opponents. Rodger Wright led with 19 points, followed by Ransom and Swanson with 12 each, and Kuhnel with eight despite a broken arm in cast. In the B boys game, Larson scored 12 as Osceola won 24 3 over David City’s B squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
David City
Rodger Wright
Bulldogs
Ransom
Swanson
W. Kuhnel
Kuhnel
Silver Creek
Bryan
Kepner
Larson
Taylor
Wright
Recption committee guests at state vets meeting in Lincoln
In Lincoln December 3 4 reception committee members include Mrs W F Monson Osceola and Mrs H E Hedlund Wahoo both Woman's Auxiliary members. Also report drivers examinations scheduled in Polk county during 1957 with multiple January to June forenoon sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Veterinary Medical Association
Lincoln
W. F. Monson
Osceola
H. E. Hedlund
Wahoo
Polk
Woman’s Auxiliary
Polk County
C. W. Jeffrey
M. D
Jeffrey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Outskirts
Harold Klingman
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital News
Mouden Farm
New Hastings Group
Methodist Choir
Rogram
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