Osceola Bulldogs rout Vikings 74 to 44 at Stromsburg
Osceola dominated Stromsburg in all quarters to win 74 to 44. Dinges led with 22 points as the Bulldogs outscored the Vikings 29 to 18 in the second half and the reserves posted a 39 to 25 win.
15 Dec 1960
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Newspaper
Osceola Record
Location
Osceola, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
1
Osceola dominated Stromsburg in all quarters to win 74 to 44. Dinges led with 22 points as the Bulldogs outscored the Vikings 29 to 18 in the second half and the reserves posted a 39 to 25 win.
The Central Electric and Gas Co hosted its annual Christmas party at the Elks Home in Columbus. Attendees included local residents from Osceola Stromsburg Shelby and Polk with multiple couples and families joining the celebration. A separate note recalls Keith Ernst’s first birthday celebrated by relatives in Columbus.
Polk County farmers and their wives attended the 32nd annual Consumers Cooperative Association gathering in Kansas City Missouri on December 6 with nearly 5000 registered. The theme urged bold plans while speakers covered cooperation leadership youth and financial management. Osceola delegates included Mr and Mrs Clarence Carlson and Mr and Mrs Howard Boden.
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce and Boosters announce Santa will be present Saturday with treats for children. Five hams will be given away at 4:00 p.m. on the south side of the Court House. Stores open Friday evening Dec 23. a free Muse Theatre show is set for 2:00 p.m. Dec 24.
The Social Calendar lists Wesley Chapel Club Xmas dinner at 12 30 p m December 21 at the Earl Watts home with a 50c gift exchange. Hospital Auxiliary Xmas party December 19 at Addie Wieseman’s, including luncheon, gift exchange, and officer election. Ride A Wee Christmas party at Mrs Raymond Branting’s home December 21. Osceola Garden Club meets December 20 with gift exchange. Lions Club meets December 21 at L M Cafe.
LADIES LEISURE LEAGUE December 9 1960 standings list Pin Pals Mill Rollers Johnsons Corvairs Ink Spots Checkmates Smiths Wheat Hearts and others with high individual scores Pat Miller led with 177 for ind game and 435 in series while Sue Carlson topped average by 94 pins. Also notes social visit by Mr and Mrs Albert Gabriel and Don to Arnold Nebraska.
Linda McKeag describes her 4 H Club Congress trip to Chicago. She highlights meals tours hotels and performances plus meeting 4-Hers from the US and abroad and leading stock shows the International Livestock Exposition and the Nebraska delegation. She notes winning a trip through a Burlington R A sponsor.
Deceased Mrs Albert Nelson Polk Dismissed Miss Edith Buckley Stromsburg Mr John Starostka Silver Creek Mr A C Foote York Miss Barbara Johnson Stromsburg Kenneth Bills Gresham Oliver Krahling Stromsburg Janet Martin Silver Creek Mrs Raymond Cutsor and baby Silver Creek Robert Girardin Osceola Mrs Martin Raczor and baby Osceola John Carlson Polk Miss Cheryl Harrom Stromsburg Louie Harrom Stromsburg Daniel Harrom Stromsburg Brenda Harrom Stromsburg Barbara Harrom Stromsburg Charleen Harrom Stromsburg Mrs Herman O Carlson Silver Creek Mrs Melvin Nickels Benedict Della Donelson Stromsburg Doyle Hahn Polk Mabel Fox Shelby Idilla Howard Benedict Luanne Davis Rising City Mary Brell Osceola Henry Seymour Benedict Ben Elledge Osceola Harriet Carlson Stromsburg Aster Kessler Gresham A A Allison Polk Joe Tilley Osceola I F Spaulding Osceola Blanche Elwood Osceola Milton Anderson Polk Denise Gail Carlson Silver Diane Gay Carlson Silver Mrs Robert Merrick and baby Osceola Mrs Melvin Stromberg and baby Jimmie Gabel Osceola
Harold Hauberg assumes administrative duties at Grinnell Community Hospital effective December 5 in Grinnell Iowa. The 41 bed facility aims to expand to 80 to 85 beds. Hauberg previously served 22 months as administrator at Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital before being succeeded by Philo Hewitt. The Hauberg family plans to move to Grinnell soon after Christmas.
An accident at 7 30 a m Monday on the road to the hospital involved Fr R Chonta driving south and Doyle Hahn westbound on Sherman Street. Miss Mary Brell suffered a left side injury and is hospitalized while Hahn received a cut lip and was treated and released. The two cars a 1951 Chevrolet and a 1961 Oldsmobile were badly damaged.
The Pinochle Club held a progressive supper Sunday evening visiting multiple hosts. Cocktails were at Mr. and Mrs. Larson's home salad at Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rommers main course at the Gary Garey residence with co hosts Mr. and Mrs. Dale Frizzell and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Studley. The group then moved to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Trotter’s home for cards and dessert.
Twin girls Denice Gail and Diane Gay Carlson born December 8 to Mr. and Mrs. Herman O Carlson of Silver Creek. Laurie Kay Merrick born December 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Merrick Sr of Osceola. A daughter 6 pounds 11 ounces born December 13 to Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Stromberg of Osceola. Weekend visits include Earl Watts family in Valentine, Garfield Moline and Meade Nebr guests with Oscar Jones family. Moline sister of Mrs. Jones. R L Clemmer home David City hosted Ray Conrad and DeAnn. Clemmer recently returned from Alaska.
Osceola High School band will perform at halftime during the Dec 16 home basketball game versus Silver Creek. The group earlier featured at Pershing Municipal Auditorium Lincoln in November, earning excellent reviews at the State High School Marching Festival.
Jane Marie Cutsor, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Cutsor of Silver Creek, born Dec 4 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital weighing 6 lbs 12 oz. She wins $3 cash from Johnson Chevrolet garage.
David City Federal Land Bank Association manager Alvin M Grubaugh announced dividend payments totaling over 8600 will be mailed to the association 485 stockholders. The FLBA serves Butler and Polk counties with long term farm real estate loans as one of 111 farmer owned associations across Nebraska Iowa South Dakota and Wyoming. Directors listed include Ernest E Lees Shelby president Walter P Huger David City vice president and Arnold P Fredrickson Gresham Coyle Fadschild David City Thelen Shelby Arps Lin wood and Adolph B CodrUliss.
The Extension News Busy Belles Extension Club held its annual Xmas luncheon at 12 30 p m at the home of Mrs Fred Husak with Mrs A C Schott assisting. Officers and members sat at decorated tables. A brief business meeting followed. Secret sister gifts were exchanged and coffee cookies and candy were served by the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Earl Miley hosted the Standard Oil Bowl team and spouses for lunch after bowling, then played pitch. High honors went to Mr and Mrs Donald Schmoker. A Christmas party at St Vincent's drew families from Polk, Shelby and Schuyler with a supper and children's program. Santa distributed treats to the children.
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