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Newspaper

Osceola Record

Location

Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1960

Page

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Bowling League Standings and Individual Highs Report

Last week standings show Shrinersee and Osceola Hardware tied at 25-14, with several teams close behind. Individual highs include Vern Johnson 206 in game and Wayne Stallings 574 in series, while Shrines top team series at 2427 and Osceola Hardware top team game at 883. Local social notes list dinner guests and visits surrounding Auburn and Kansas City.

Guffs Tavern Shrinersee Osceola Hardware Bush Drug John’s Rexall Aero Gambles Reece Abstractors Wobigs Vern Johnson Howard Liedtke Wayne Stallings John Osenbauch Stan Brathwait Gayle Larson Osceola Fardware Bowling Belles Jack and Jill Neds Service Cep Eene Johns Rexall Federal Ld Blackbirds Sinclair Service Bobby Pins Eevee Greenbacks Bonnie Ransom Joan Beebe Annette Magorian Mary Lou Stallings Pat Miller Pepsi Cola W—L Bouncers Pal Street Tate Ink Spots Mill Rollers Ae Tate Smith Wheat Hearts Johnson’s Carvairs Diane Mangelsen

Thanksgiving Day Bride Wozny Reisdorff Weds in Columbus

Miss Lorraine Wozny and Eugene J. Reisdorff wed at St. Anthony Catholic Church Columbus on Thanksgiving Day. The ceremony featured a nuptial Mass, elaborate floral décor, and a large guest turnout. After a reception at Sacred Heart parish hall, the couple plans to reside in Shelby with the bride continuing work at the Columbus Daily Telegram and the groom employed by Shelby Fertilizer.

St. Anthony Catholic Church of Columbus Lorraine Wozny Joseph C. Wozny Eugene J. Reisdorff Hershel Reisdorff Shelby Armand Lubanski Daniel Krzycki M. Lury Terri Kobus Donald Reisdorff Jerome Reisdorff Jerome Gabriel Wayside Country Club Sacred Heart Parish Hall Ross Karen Smith Mmes Ed Sullivan William Silevic Ray Whitmore Lawrence Richter Clarence Richter Lee Richter Janice Alt Shirley Janssen Norman Henggeler Marge Ingalls Arkansas St. Bonaventure Highchool Columbus Daily Telegram Shelby Fertilizer, Feed & Seed Shelby High Diana Koza Silver Creek Avis Waller Osceola Caroline Zarate Milwaukee Wis Ramona Kresha Marilyn Prososki Elaine Gondringer Gresham Betty Ann Kresha Stephen Fuehrer Johnny Kielian Dick Kielian Chicago Michael Kiel

Xmas Drawings Honor Turkeys At Osceola Courthouse

Last Saturday's turkey drawing awarded prizes to Mrs. George Heckman Bill Umstein Mrs. Mervin Stromberg Albert Schmoker and Mrs. Joe Schott The Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Boosters invite participation in next Saturday's drawing where five more dressed turkeys will be given away at the south side of the courthouse

George Heckman Bill Umstein Mervin Stromberg Albert Schmoker Joe Schott Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Boosters

Parents urged to attend Boy Scouts meeting

A meeting for parents of Boy Scouts will be held at 7 30 p m Friday at the Legion Hall. All interested parents are urged to attend to learn more about their boys' activities.

Legion Hall Boy Scouts

Mr and Mrs Lee Campbell Travel to Brazil

Mr and Mrs Lee Campbell traveled from Omaha to Miami on Saturday and then flew by jet to Sao Paulo, Brazil. They will visit their son and wife, Mr and Mrs Don Campbell, and family.

Mrs. Lee Campbell Brazil Lee Campbell Omaha Miami Fla Sao Paulo Don Campbell

Schmoker Family Attends York Visit and Local Holiday Event

Mr and Mrs Armand Schmoker and their son were York visitors Monday afternoon. A large crowd attended the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs turkey supper and Christmas party Monday evening in the IOOF basement.

Armand Schmoker Albert Schmoker York Odd Fellows and Rebekahs IOOF

November Weather Dips From Heat To Cold

Local observer Harold Klingman notes November highs of 79 on the 26th and a low of 8 on the 30th with rain high winds and snow flurries. Total precipitation for the month is 1.01 inches. Foxbilt Feeds hosts a 12 Star open house December 16 17 offering premiums gifts and staff on nutrition questions.

Harold Klingman

Voyage to Greece Aboard Ocean Liner Olym pia

Letter from Steve Georgeou aboard the Greek liner Olympia near Lisbon recounts a voyage from Columbus to New York and over the Atlantic. He describes the ship as modern and luxurious with fine food, rough seas after departure, a Thanksgiving service at 10 30 a.m., and plans to pass through the Strait of Gibraltar during daylight. He notes travel from Kalamazoo to Worcester and mentions relatives in Greece awaiting him.

Steve Georgeou Greece Columbus Kalamazoo Michigan Worcester Mass New York N. Y Strait of Gibraltar Rock

Service Man Robert M. Johnson Listed From Stromsburg

Stromsburg native Pvt. Robert M. Johnson US 55672271 serves with "C" Arty 18 Btry 2HOW-BN at Fort Lewis Washington. He is the son of Mrs. Lena Johnson of Stromsburg. Kenneth E. Kuhnel, Shelby Neb., promoted to specialist in Germany with the 81st Ordnance Battalion and 77th Ordnance Co at Mannheim. He arrived overseas in April after enlisting in January 1959 and basic training at Fort Hood. He is a 1958 Shelby High School graduate and formerly worked for B and C Steel in Lincoln.

Robert M. Johnson Fort Lewis Washington Robert Lena Johnson Stromsburg Mannheim Germany AHTNC Kenneth E. Kuhnel Emery T. Kuhnel Shelby Neb 81St Ordnance Fattalion 77Th Ordnance Co Kuhnel Fort Hood Tex Shelby High School B and C Steel Lincoln Army

Top Notchers 4 H Club Elects Officers at Dec 5 Meeting

The Top Notchers 4 H Club reorganized at Beth Monson home on December 5 electing officers for Group A and Group B. Group A president Steve Fredrickson secretary Gaylen Fredrickson and news reporter Lynn Ray Anderson. Group B vice president Glen Jones secretary Carol Jones and news reporter Doug Jones. The club has 19 members and leaders Paul Monson and Allen H Anderson.

Top Notchers Beth Monson Steve Fredyear Steve Fredrickson Gaylen Fredrickson Lynn Ray Anderson Glen Jones Carol Jones Doug Jones Paul Monson Allen H. Anderson

Student Honor Roll scale for 1960 61 term

The document outlines the grading scale for the second six weeks marking period of 1960 61. A earns 4 points, B receives points, C 1 point, with Honor Roll totaling 14 to 16 points and Honorable Mention 12 to 13 points.

Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Dismissals List

A long roster lists patients and dismissed individuals from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital across Stromsburg Osceola David City Shelby Benedict Bradshaw and Silver Creek with many names and family notes. The compilation records multiple residents including Mrs Ellen Stett Mrs Alice Matheson Mr Ronal Peterson and Miss Janet Martin among others.

Guy Hanshew Stromsburg Ellen Stett Alice Matheson Osceola Ralph Appleton Ronal Peterson Fred Wescoat Silver Creek Guy Funkhouser Shelby John Smith, Jr Duane Bright Columbus Lester Felker Polk J. W. Toline Edna Smith David City James Hayhurst Ralph Donelson Tom Morrow Verl Leach Forrest Berggren Stromsbug Lynn Knorr Janet Martin Idilla Howard Benedict Raymond Cuttor Barbara Johnson Aster Kessler Gresham Kenneth Bills Bradshaw A. C. Foote York Della Donelson Henry T. Seymour Edith Buckley C. W. Youngland Albert Nelson Joe Tilley Oliver Krahling I. F. Spaulding Blanche Elwood John Starostka

Osceola Falls to St Marys in opener

St Marys of David City proved stronger than Osceola Bulldog basketball as the visitors led from the start and built a 32 to 25 halftime margin. Osceola pressed late but St Marys finished with a 56 to 45 win.

St. Mary’s David City Osceola Bulldogs Osceola Cotter

Local holiday club events listed for December

Social Calendar lists Beulah Cemetery Society meeting with Mrs Mae Hastings and a 50c gift exchange. St Vincent's parish Christmas party at the church hall with 6 pm supper and 8 pm program. St Vincents Altar Society Christmas party with refreshments at 1:30 pm. Methodist WSCS Christmas program and tea at 2 pm. F A N Club meet with Mrs Richard Watts. PEO Chapter CN supper with Dorothy Mills. Rebekah Lodge and Eastern Star Lodge meet mid December.

Beulah Cemetery Society Mae Hastings St. Vincent’s Parish St. Vincents Altar Society W.S.C.S F.A.N. Club Richard Watts CN Peo Dorothy Mills Deloras Hanson Margaret Mills Rebekah Lodge Eastern Star Lodge

Birthday Celebrations At Anderson Home

A group gathers Monday afternoon at Mrs Edna Andersons home to mark the birthdays of her daughter Irene and Margit Anderson. Also listed are families of Rolland Ekstrom Myron Larson Vance Teegerstrom, Gary Mosier and Blayne, plus Mr and Mrs William Larson who hosted Sunday dinner with names from Stromsburg and York. Mr and Mrs William Biles Jr of Pender Neb spent the weekend with Mrs Leroy Rhodes. Albert Rommers and son moved into Rolland Johnsons home.

Edna Anderson Irene Margit Anderson Rolland Ekstrom Myron Larson York Vance Teegerstrom Stromsburg Gary Mosier Blayne William Larson William Biles Jr Pender Nebr Leroy Rhodes Albert Rommers and Rolland Johnson

Rosalie Fuehrer Weds J F Kielian Jr in Osceola

Miss Rosalie Josephine Fuehrer daughter of Mr and Mrs Theodore Fuehrer of Grand Island and Joseph Frank Kielian Jr son of Joseph Kielian Sr of Silver Creek were married Saturday morning November 26 at 9 30 in St Vincent's Catholic Church Osceola. Rev Raphael Chonta performed the double ring ceremony.

Rosalie Josephine Fuehrer Theodore Dale Fuehrer Grand Island Joseph Frank Kielian Jr Joseph A Kielian Sr Silver Creek St. Vincent’s Catholic Church Osceola Raphael Chonta

All Previous Records Again Broken In Co Judage's Office

The 1960 report lists totals for fines 11673.00 fees 4981.50 inheritance tax 4911.43 retirement fund 275.50 miscellaneous 4276.05 total 26117.48. The office handled 2 criminal cases vs 346 in 1959, largely due to traffic violations, and issued 49 birth certificates 26 marriage licenses 5 guardianships 2 conservatorships 1 adoption and 24 civil cases, per County Judge J. E. Steeple.

J. E. Steeple

Local families visit over weekend in Columbus

Mr. and Mrs. Don Ray Byers and family of Columbus were Saturday visitors with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Don Byers. Mr. and Mrs. S W Calhoun were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wieseman and their girls.

George Buchta Leon Merrick Dale Buchta Harry Rodene DeVern Rodene Kent Waldo Rodene Auburn Kansas City National Consumers Co-operaive Association Don Ray Byers Columbus Don Byers S. W. Calhoun Fred Wieseman

Red Cross Bloodmobile Visit Urged in Polk County

The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit Stromsburg High School Auditorium on December 30 while Polk County falls short of its 400 pint yearly quota. In 1959 only 235 pints were collected from four visits, 165 below quota. 1960 shows 155 pints with one visit left. Donors are urged to give a pint, as blood costs the Red Cross about 6.28 dollars per pint and is free to patients.

Red Cross Polk County Stromsburg High School Red Cross Blood Bank Red Cross Blood Mobile Red Cross Bloodmobile

Birth Announcements for Jane Marie and Charles Martin

Jane Marie, 6 lbs 12 ozs, born Sunday December 4 to Mr and Mrs Raymond cuts or of Silver Creek. Charles Martin, 8 lbs 15 ozs, born Tuesday December 6 to Mr and Mrs Martin Kaczor of Osceola.

Jane Marie Raymond Cutsor Silver Creek Charles Martin Martin Kaczor Osceola

Nebraska Music Educators State Clinic Convention

The Nebraska Music Educators Association held its state clinic convention in North Platte from November 17 to 19, 1960, featuring about 900 young musicians and directors. Osceola High School’s Annette Magorian and three students attended. Swanson, Oberg, and Anderson were selected for band and vocal work. guest conductors included William Rhoads of the University of New Mexico and Margaret Hillis of the American Choral Foundation. Rehearsals ran Thursday to Saturday, with a public concert on Saturday night.

Nebraska Music Educator’s Association North Platte Nebraska Osceola High School Annette Magorian Carolyn Swanson Barbara Oberg Lynn Anderson Magorian William Rhoads University of New Mexico Margaret Hillis American Choral Foundation New York City

Local Social Notes Highlight Wednesday Coffee Guests

Mr and Mrs Francis Donelson were coffee guests of Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood on Wednesday. The Birthday Club held a covered dish luncheon at Mrs Morris Richards home on Monday. Mrs Wren Sherwood and Mrs Roysler celebrate birthdays this month.

Francis Donelson Wren Sherwood Birthday Club Morris Richards Roysler

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Merchants Cornhuskers W—L Gas Co Paceett Bienesee Sawednness Osceola Lumber Larry’s Taverna Teeeeee Code Siglers Osceola Contractors Farmers Co-op Ancheooh Les’s Clippers Johnson Plumbers Fairacres East Side Mic Gas Co W—L Thriftway Shelby Oil W.W.I Asceola Cleaners Matadorsa Walsteads Steckley Lebemsa Sh Pine Farmers Elevator Standard Oil Eaert Bob Hrouda K. Pope Ray Kepner Don Sterup Roy Eugene Reisdorff Xmas Lisbon Portugal Don Johnson Light Lee Johnson Ollie Johnson Derald Johnson Wichita Kansas Wesley Koehler Judy de Vern Rodene Hastings Don Uland Gary Rodene Arlin Kiel Bob Dinges John Cederberg Linda McKeag Joyce Jones Carol Daum Phyllis Carlson DeeAnn Conrad Lester Gabriel Carolee Dawes Margie Ransom ABBB Richard Dunn En Ewe Nero Enn Ennae BBBB Bruce Frizzell Kathryn Pliefke Gerald Gondringer Sidney Dunn Ahr Casiee Michele Snodgrass AABC Gary Ahlquist Cheryl McKeag Beverly Bonne Chris Carlson Anita Lockard Carolyn Girard Eugene Prososki Jackie Rutter Marjorie Swantek Ie Wend Seden Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News Rodene Studley Odd ‘Headlee Miley Eb IB. Frizzell R. Frizzell _W Schmoker Stromsburg Vikings Dinges Milev Wieseman Aasanne Richards Meres Eeenee Gondringer Tota Tae Re St. Mary’s High Kirby Coleman Bulldogs J. F. Kiclian Jr Rosalie Fuehrer J. F. Kielian Jr Co. Judage Nebraska Music Educators State Clinic Convention
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