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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1961

Page

5

Night and day speeding and related traffic fines list

A list from Lincoln Omaha Beatrice and other cities shows individuals fined for night speeding day speeding reckless driving stop sign violations loaded gun in car improper plates and drunken driving. Several defendants faced fines from 11 to 31 dollars with costs, suspensions, pleas, and appeals noted.

Lloyd A. Brenniere Lincoln Gerald B. Hopkins Omaha Roy D. Morris Osceola John L. Hegarty Loup City Lowell D. Penny Jerry L. Jones Beatrice Edward W. Sefic William M. Shellburne Robert S. Faustmann Kenneth L. Mach Petersburg Richard L. Denton Daniel E. Burns Dist

School District 19 Officials Approve December 4 1961 Claims

Official record lists instruction and transportation expenses including Nebr Voc Ag Assn Pioneer Pub Co Dietze Music House Fairbury Journal and others. Board approves buying Christmas trees for elementary rooms and directs secretary to request extra road signs from the State Highway Dept to warn traffic to stop for school buses.

Instruction Nebr. Voc. Ag Nat'l. Education Assn Pioneer Pub. Co Dietze Music House Fairbury Journal Transportation Wren Sherwood Siglers Garage Roy’s Farmers Coop Oil Lincoln Tel. & Tel Wet Ae Western Power & Gas Co

Local Dinners and Visits Follow Sunday Gatherings

District 18 households report a flurry of Sunday and midweek calls. Families including Ziemba Bernt Hasselbalch and Benda hosted or visited relatives across Duncan Osceola Amsterdam and surrounding areas through last week.

Coffee Club Luncheon Held At Mrs Schmidt Home

Mrs Louis A Schmidt entertained the Coffee Club for a noon luncheon Tuesday at her home. Marion Treadway visited briefly Saturday in the John Micek home. Mr and Mrs Frank Korger of Grand Island spent the weekend in the Frank Gabel home. Mr and Mrs Lee Iwanski and family of Columbus were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Bernt. Mr and Mrs Edward Lisko called on Mr and Mrs Claude Fletcher and family Saturday eve ning. Mr and Mrs Neal Hasselbalch and family were Saturday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Ervin Hecker and family near Surprise. Mr and Mrs Louis Schmidt spent Sunday afternoon with Mr Schmidt's aunt Mrs Carrie Moore at Central City.

Frank Ziemba Bernard Ziemba Duncan Adolph Bernt Columbus Dub Grossnicklaus Osceola Bernt Otto Bernt Leslie Hohndorf Bruce Fyfe J. B. Gregory Amsterdam Neal Hasselbalch Walter Bredehoff Eugene Alfred Bernt Edward Lisko Carl Benda Connie Louis A. Schmidt Coffee Club Lee Iwanski Claude Fletcher Ervin Hecker Surprise Louis Schmidt Mr. Schmidt Carrie Moore Central City Marion Treadway John Micek Frank Korger Grand Island Frank Gabel

Wesley Chapel Social Center Hosts Guests and Members

A sheltering social hour at Wesley Chapel Social Center Rest Home drew a long list of visitors led by Mrs. Phil Timm and W G Strok along with Grace Buchta and many others from Omaha York and surrounding areas. Lutheran church ladies organized a songfest for guests while local families hosted birthday dinners and weekend visits including Adolph Kuhnel Adolph Kreshas and Lawrence Geis family.

Social Center Rest Home Phil Timm W. G. Strok Grace Buchta Guildford Bryan Hubert Fox Gus Miller Bob Miller Bernard Haskins Maud Albers Edwin Speicker Elmer Speicker Tony Kerkman Bill Wieseman Kenneth Elke Steve Omaha Nina Burke Arthur Otrodovsky Irvin Papa Lutheran Church Otto Nelson Art Ekstrom Rupert Carlson Devon Sigrid Boden Ray Branting Ernest Nyquist Perry Sapp Michael Schachenmeyer York Darrel Schachenmeyer Art Schachenmeyers Alfred Kuhnels Mike Susan al Kuhnels Als Adolph Kuhnel Adolph Kreshas Larry Kreshas Shelby Sharon Edwards Columbus John Kielsen Salina Kansas Lawrence Geis and Sons Clay Brumbaughs Louie Kubicek Veterans Hospital Marvin Dawes Leo Glatters Wm. Kubiceks Harold A. Nelsons

Local Supper Hosts and Social Visits Around Shelby and Columbus

Mr and Mrs Bill Houdersheldt hosted supper in Shelby with the Shockeys while Mr and Mrs Ray Conrad and Mr and Mrs Glen Hendrickson dined at Esthers Diner in Columbus. Alber’s 26th wedding anniversary celebrated by Mr and Mrs Leo Albers. Susan Buffington visited Twila Mentink. Eugene Sterups called on Dean Whites. Dick Merrick brought Mrs Mattie Banks from Lincoln to Osceola hospital. Harold Grossnicklaus and sons visited Don Yungdahls. Dick Merricks later with Nick Gondringer guests in Shelby. Eugene Treadway attended Curtis Ingalls and Janet Kosch wedding and reception. Morris Nielsen and Armand Schmoker hosted Sunday dinner. Ralph Gillette of Rising City called in afternoon.

Bill Houdersheldt Shelby C. A. Shockey Ray Conrad Glen Hendrickson Esther’s Columbus Leo Albers Alber Conrad Susan Buffington Twila Mentink Eugene Sterups Dean Whites Dick Merrick Lincoln Mattie Banks Osceola Hospital Harold Grossnicklaus and Sons Don Yungdahls Dick Merricks Nick Gondringers Eugene Treadway Curtis Ingalls Janet Kosch Morris Nielsens Armand Schmokers Ralph Gillettes Rising City

Veterans WWI group seeks support for eleventh point plan

President Kennedy backs the WWI veterans pro vision to grant benefits to those who served in WWI and later wars. The Veterans of World War I of the USA, Inc. is a chartered, active group aiding veterans in need and invites inquiries at 40 G Street NE Washington DC.

J. F. Kennedy Veterans of N. E Washington, D. C Glenn Elliott National

First December Baby Born at Annie Jeffrey Hospital

Cheryl Kay Gillespie, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gillespie of Rising City, arrived December 2 weighing 8 lbs 9 ozs and was the first December baby at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Johnson's Chevrolet offers a $3.00 cash prize to the First Baby of the Month winners.

Cheryl Kay Robert Gillespie Rising City Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Johnson’s Chevrolet

Community Guests Share Meals and Celebrations Around Waverly

Numerous local families hosted visitors and joined in social gatherings from Sunday to midweek in Waverly and nearby towns. Guests included the Larsons, Johnsons, Thelanders, Almstroms, Mosier, and many others, with celebrations marking Orra Garretson’s 40th wedding anniversary and dinners at several homes.

Santa Visits Osceola Kids Costume Parade Honors Entrants

Santa visits Osceola for a pre holiday event by the Osceola Chamber of Commerce attracting nearly 60 entrants in a December Saturday parade. Christy Zedicher won first prize as a Christmas tree, Clark Snodgrass and Lorre Wobig shared second prize as Mary and Joseph, and Dennis Larson earned third as a snowman. Santa handed out treats and $22.25 in quarters to kids and spectators.

Osceola Chamber of Commerce Christy Zedicher Clark Snodgrass Lorre Wobig Mary and Joseph Dennis Larson Santa

Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visits and Celebrations

Valley News reports visitors from Valley including Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wieseman and Mrs. Gee Matheson. A party honors Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Carlson on their 40th anniversary hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Peterson. FHA girls dine with mothers at the high school. Betty Lou Burritt visits home folks. Effie Fernandez joins Edna Anderson and Irene for Sunday dinner. Neal McBeths and Dave Rutters host a birthday dinner for Mr. and Mrs. Rutter in York.

Carl Wieseman Gee Matheson Bruce Pickett Rudy Carlson Vernon Peterson Bruce Picketts Irene Burritt Carl Wiesemans Valley Methodist Church Betty Lou Burritt FHA Fred Wieseman Beverly Effie Fernandez Edna Anderson Irene Neal McBeths Dave Rutters Mrs. Rutter York

Christmas Dinners and Meetings Across Local Clubs

Social calendar lists F A N Club Christmas dinner December 13 at 7 30 with Mrs Wayne Augustin. Chapter CN PEO holds December 11 supper at 7 with several hosts assisting. O E S meets December 12 at 7 30. Rebekah Lodge gathers December 13 at 7 30. Friendly Neighbors Club meets December 12 with Mrs Vivian Dunning. Wee Club Christmas dinner December 13 at 6 30 at Mrs E E Burritt home. Beulah Cemetery Society meets December 15 with Mrs May Hastings and invites a covered dish and 25 cent Christmas gift exchange.

F. A. N. Club Wayne Augustin CN Peo Paul Monson M. A. Mills Dave Hulquest Rebekah Lodge Friendly Neighbors Club Vivian Dunning Wee Club E. E. Burritt Walter Yungdahl Beulah Cemetery Society May Hastings

Local Birth Announcements From Fremont Rising City and Springs

Birth notices report a 7 lb 9 oz girl born Dec. 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kentopp of Fremont with maternal grandparents listed as Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Branting. Cheryl Kay Gillespie, 8 lb 9 oz, born Dec. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gillespie of Rising City. Robert Lynn Hinkle, 7 lb 12 oz, born Dec. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Hinkle. Charles Richard Jr., 6 lb 9 oz, born to Springs, Colorado parents with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Ransom Sr.

Richard Kentopp Fremont Raymond Branting Cheryl Kay Robert Gillespie Rising City Robert Lynn Gilbert Hinkle Charles Richard

Fairview Methodist Church Service and Activities

Rev. L A Hansen leads worship at 9 30 a m with sermon God's Plan of the Ages The Sunday School meets at 10 30 a m A Ladies Aid gathering is set for December 13 at 2 p m at Johnny Carlson home Gift exchange 50c Jr M Y F meets December 13 at 7 30 p m at Bill Umstead home

Fairview Methodist Church L. A. Hansen Silver Creek Nebr Ladies Aid Johnny Carlson Bill Umstead

Fairview Christmas Program Saturday Evening

A Friendly Neighborhood Church invites the public to a Christmas program on Saturday December 23. The event showcases a Christ centered evangelism and Bible teaching ministry with carols and readings.

Fairview

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Swede Home Schedule

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swede Home posts events for December. Gerald Leaf forms part of Confirmation instruction on Saturday at 9 30 a m. Sunday services include Sunday School at 10 and Worship at 11. Choir practice Monday at 8 p m. A L C W meets Tuesday at 2 p m and Calvary Churchmen meet Thursday at 8 p m.

Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church OF Calvary

First Methodist Church Osceola Nebraska Events Calendar

Osceola Nebraska First Methodist Church lists a busy December with Woman’s Society and Circle meetings on Thursday at 2 30 p m and 2 p m executive beforehand Choir at 8 p m Funeral for Charles Timm Sunday at 2 p m Dedication Day events start with Church School at 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 a m Dedication Service 2 30 p m reception to follow Covered dish supper at 6 15 p m church slides at 4 45 p m and 8 p m Monday features Christmas program practice at 4 p m Senior Youth Fellowship at 8 p m Wednesday Junior High Youth Fellowship at 7 30 p m Thursday the 14th first annual Christmas Program Polk County Historical Society at 7 30 p m in Fellowship Hall.

First Methodist Church Osceola Nebraska Ray E. Hawkins Woman’s Society of Christian Service Circle Charles Timm Polk County Historical Society Fellowship Hall

Polk County History Contest For Students Opens Dec 10

Polk County Historical Society invites pupils in grades 4 to 12 to submit essays up to 300 words about events from at least 50 years ago. Open Dec 10 to Jan 19 1962. Include name age grade school teacher on back. judging emphasizes original facts and neat presentation.

Polk County Polk County Historical Society Betty Majors

Polk County Christmas Essay Contest Details

Prizes will be awarded by Polk County merchants with classifications for different school levels. Essays must be mailed or delivered by January 10 to designated locals in Osceola Stromsburg Shelby and Polk. Officers of the society include Hahn Falk Flodman and McFadden. An old fashioned Christmas party is invited for December 14 at the Osceola Methodist Church.

Polk County Osceola P. B. Nyberg Carleton Anderson Stromsburg Curtis Flodman Lloyd Hahn John Falk C. Flodman Delmar McFadden Oldsters the Historical Society

Dawes Heads South for California Vacation

Jennene Dawes flew from Omaha on Saturday to spend two weeks in southern California. She will be joined by her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Gale Smith for the return car trip home for Christmas.

Jennene Dawes Omaha California Gale Smith

Osceola Baby Born as Hinkle Family Welcomes Child

District 54 Mr and Mrs Gilbert Hinkle announce the birth of a baby boy on Saturday December 2 at Osceola hospital weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Other notes include visits by John Schott of New York and Max Hennings arranging travel to Omaha for a plane, and attendance at a 40th wedding anniversary at Phillips.

Gilbert Hinkle Osceola Hospital John Schott New York Eva Hennings Max Hennings Omaha Joe Imm

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