Osceola Bulldogs Dominate Palmer 66 40 On Friday
Osceola bulldogs opened strong and built leads 19-5 after one period and 48-33 by end of third as Don Richards and Larry Miley fueled the win. Miley led scoring with 19 points while Headlee added 12, Cotter Gondringer and others contributed rebounds. Osceola reserves won 26-24 in a separate game with Gary Ahlquist, Bob Gabriel and Ron Buffington each tallying four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Bulldogs
Palmer
Bulldogs
Osceola
Don Richards
Mike Cotter
Jerry Gondringer
Larry Miley
Miley
Steve Headlee
Tigers
Gary Ahlquist
Bob Gabriel
Ron Buffington
Polk
Ozceola
Miley Gondringer
Rodene Cotter Richards
Frizzell
R. Studley
Kropatsch Headlee Ove
Palmer Fg
Aschwege Swanson
Wieck
D. Santin
Thede Schlueter Brown
Gress
Local Drivers Hit With Speed and Traffic Fines
A list of Nebraska drivers faces fines for night speeding, daytime speeding, stop sign violations, and other infractions. Names include Garry Wheeler from Bassett, Barbara Wiggins of Columbus, and Eldon Hutchison of Columbus, with penalties ranging from 10 to 31 dollars plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garry Wheeler
Bassett
Barbara A. Wiggins
Columbus
Eldon O. Hutchison
Frank Ferrara
Wahoo
Reuben M. Sundberg
Stromsburg
Earl D. Clyne
Judith M. Drummond
Myrna L. Roark
Ben Spector
Omaha
Arthur R. O’hare
Palmer
Isham O. Wardlow
Grand Island
Ivan R. McCormack
Wolbach
Otto Hembch Columbus
Yoichi Ishekawa
Edgar W. Bedell
Iwan Divorce Granted on Cruelty Grounds
Leo T. Iwan was granted a divorce from Marcella A. Iwan in Polk County District Court on January 19, 1962. The ruling cites extreme cruelty as the grounds for dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo T. Iwan
Marcella A. Iwan
Polk County
Lincoln and Plattsmouth guests attend Sunday dinner
Mr and Mrs Dale Lewis and Mrs Tillie Lewis hosted at Lincoln with guests Mr and Mrs Bert Lewis. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs John Ostrom and family from Plattsmouth. Vic Newcomer brought clippings about Sunnyside Washington counterfeit ring, where Helen Newcomer resides. Arrested was James L Buderus, fallout shelter firm owner and ring member linked to 500000 fake twenty dollar bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Lewis
Tillie Lewis
Bert Lewis
Lincoln
John Ostrom
Plattsmouth
Vic Newcomer
Helen
Sunnyside
Wash
James L. Buderus
Farmers Co op Grain Co Holds Annual Meeting
The Farmers Co op Grain Co of Osceola held its annual meeting with a record turnout. The company handled 290 car loads of grain and returned 49 055.73 in dividends and stock credits to patrons. Henry Buresh was elected to the Board of Directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-op Grain Company of
Osceola
Vere Smart
Farmers Union Elevator Federation
Amber Johnson
Carol Branting
W.S.C.S. of the Valley Church
Henry Buresh
Charles Walgren
Guildford Bryan
Maurice Watts
Otto Daum
Morris Dunn
Eighty-fifth Birthday Honored at Social Center Rest Home
Dave Tilley of the Social Center Rest Home celebrated his 85th birthday Sunday evening among friends. Present were Mrs. Ella Koehler, Mrs. Ralph Hasselbalch, Robin Jo Walgren, and Geo. B. Anderson, Charles Walgren, Rudy Carlson, and Martin S. Jones. Lunch was served, a gift given, and Mr. Tilley expressed gratitude for the remembrance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Tilley
Social Center Rest Home
Ella Koehler
Ralph Hasselbalch
Robin Jo Walgren
Mmes
Geo. B. Anderson
Charles Walgren
Rudy Carlson
Martin S. Jones
Tilley
Last Rites For Louise Pehrson Feb. 2
Mrs. August Pehrson died Tuesday evening January 30 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday February 2 at Kepner's Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Pehrson
August
Louise) Pehrson
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Kepner
Real Estate Transfers Recorded For Several Parties
Harman C Augustin and wife transfer a percent interest in N4 SW6 14 1 to Edmund F Augustin. Gale T Tucker and wife transfer SE1 14 2 to Tuck away Farms Inc. Philip H Nyberg referee transfers S SwW14 16 1 to W J Gerhold Jr and wife. Cecil F Bennett and wife transfer part of Elk 9 Ekeley's Addition Stromsburg to Wayden R Anderson and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harman C. Augustin
Edmund F. Augustin
Gale T. Tucker
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Deaths Notice
A list of deaths reported from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital includes Pearl Birchfield Osceola Mrs Alvin Cerny Osceola Mrs Donald Waterman and baby boy Osceola Mrs Richard Wyman Osceola Mrs Grace Moberg Stromsburg Arthur Heiden York Mrs Ida LeSner Stromsburg Rodney White Shelby Miss Sheila O Shea Polk Lynn Knerr Stromsburg Miss Ramona Richert Shelby Mrs George Geier Silver Creek Herman Jones Osceola Mrs Edwin Glad Polk Walford Nelson Osceola Charles Kubas Silver Creek Mrs Frank Carman Silver Creek Mrs Bill LeSner Osceola Mrs Eldon Swanson and baby girl Osceola Mrs Edwin Almstrom Osceola Mrs Louise Pehrson Osceola Calmer Boden Osceola Mrs Merlin Steele Stromsburg Mrs Marie Rosdahl Stromsburg Fred Wescoat Silver Creek Thomas McKelvey Shelby Miss Pearl Hornbloom Osceola Mrs Sheldon Bond Osceola Mrs Tressie Brown Osceola Mrs G Clarence Carlson Osceola H A Welge Thayer Henry Samuelson Osceola Milton Anderson Stromsburg Gust Walberg Stromsburg Mrs Lloyd Scow Shelby Mrs Maude Nuquist Osceola Enoch Ekstrand Stromsburg Mrs Leonard Mrkvicka Osceola Rickey Braithwait Osceola Bill Brigham Shelby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Cerny
Osceola
Donald Waterman
Baby Boy
Richard Wyman
Grace Moberg
Stromsburg
Arthur Heiden
York
Ida LeSner
Rodney White
Shelby
Sheila O’shea
Polk
Lynn Knerr
Ramona Richert
George Geier
Silver Creek
Herman Jones
Edwin Glad
Walford Nelson
Charles Kubas
Frank Carman
Bill LeSner
Eldon Swanson
Baby Girl
Edwin Almstrom
Louise Pehrson
Calmer Boden
Merlin Steele
Marie Rosdahl
Fred Wescoat
Thomas McKelvey
Pearl Hornbloom
Cookie Gals 4-H Club Reorganizes At Milton Peterson Home
The Cookie Gals 4-H Club met January 27 at the Milton Peterson home to reorganize and elect officers. New officers include President Vivian Carlson Vice President Barbara Bennett Secretary Anita Peterson Treasurer Connie Wagner and News Reporter Connie Stromberg. Kathryn Pliefke named junior leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookie Gals
Milton Peterson
Vivian Carlson
Barbara Bennett
Anita Peterson
Connie Wagner
Connie Stromberg
Kathryn Pliefke
C of C Team Wins Benefit Game
The Chamber of Commerce team defeated the Lions 21 to 17 in a benefit game held Wednesday night. Lions Club and Chamber members reported stiff muscles but enjoyed the event. Donations nearing $50 were raised for the March of Dimes, including proceeds from popcorn and candy sales by teenagers. Chamber players listed: Ken Sipes Bill Zedicher Sheldon Bond Dean Buffington Ray Sivers De verne Rodene Elmer Johnson. Lions players listed: Bernie Gissler Harold Klingman Dan Armbruster Huck Rowan Gary Garey Dale Hiemer Lee Draeger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
March of Dimes Fund
Ken Sipes
Bill Zedicher
Sheldon Bond
Dean Buffington
Long-time Osceola Resident Dies at 85
Pearl Birchfield, 85, longtime Osceola resident, died Monday at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Funeral services set for Thursday February 1 at 2 p.m. at Kepner Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Pearl Birchfield
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Kepner Funeral Home
Osceola Chamber Dinner Hosts Wives at St. Vincent’s Hall
About 90 people attended a Monday evening dinner meeting of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce. Perry Sapp presented slides after the gathering, and members planned to entertain local farmers at the March 26 meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
St. Vincent’s Hall
Perry Sapp
Valley WSCS Plans February Meeting With Lulu Ward
The Valley Woman's Society of Christian Services will meet on Wednesday February 7 with host Lulu Ward. In related community notices Mrs Dwight Bush will host the NBBC Bridge Club on February 6 and the Busy Belles Extension Club will gather February 7 with Mrs Edgar Klein.
Perry Family Attends Earl Organ Funeral in Edgar
Mr and Mrs Robert Perry of Madison Wisconsin visited early this week at the John Inness home to attend the funeral of Mr Earl Organ in Edgar Nebraska. Sunday dinner guests at the Hugh Schmoker home honored Mrs Schmoker's birthday and included Mr and Mrs Albert Rice and Duane of Palmer Mr and Mrs Paul Smith and family of Monroe Clyde Mustard of Clarks Wilma Mustard of Columbus and Mr and Mrs Paul Schmoker and family of Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Perry
Madison
Wis
John Inness
Mr. Perry
Earl Organ
Edgar
Nebr
Hugh Schmoker
Schmoker
Albert Rice
Duane
Palmer
Paul Smith
Monroe
Clyde Mustard
Clarks
Wilma Mustard
Columbus
Mrs
Paul Schmoker
Kearney
Local Man Honored by National Fidelity Life
Bert Gissler of Osceola named to the President's Honor Staff for 1961 for outstanding production. NFL President W. Ralph Jones announced the selection of 56 field associates in recognition of excellence in life and health insurance service in the area. The company reported its best year in 46 years with assets rising to 28,498,872 and in force insurance to 269,168,403 by year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Gissler
Osceola
National Fidelity Life Insurance Company
NFL
W. Ralph Jones
Gissler
NFL Field Associates
Jones
National Fidelity Life
United States
Girl Scout Uniforms For Sale or Trade
Osceola Girl Scouts and Brownies announce used uniforms available for trade or sale at $1. Contact Osceola Cleaners for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scout
Osceola Gurl
Osceola Cleaners
Mrs McDonald's Troop Met At New Leader Home
The Brownie troop met January 8 at the new leader Mrs Jay McDonald home with assistant Mrs Elmer Johnson. Officers include President Betty Ann Kresha and Treasurer Deborah Larson. January activities covered recipe book covers and clothespin dolls lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McDonald
Elmer Johnson
Betty Ann Kresha
Michelle Lewis
Jackie Rowan
Deborah Larson
Johnson
Vital Aids For Winter Driving
The National Safety Council committee of 32 experts from industry government and education offers concise gear and maintenance guidance for severe weather. Recommendations include anti-freeze full cooling system checks winter tires tire chains windshield wipers heater defroster proper lighting brakes and a winter tune-up with a full gas tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Safety Council
International Association of Chiefs of Police
Association of State and
Two Women Visit Long‑Absent Friends at St Josephs Villa
Mrs. Lester Anderson and Mrs. Sam Cadwell visited St Josephs Villa in David City on Sunday. Anderson visited her mother Mrs. Mary Cerny while Cadwell met Mrs. Maggie Coyle, her first grade teacher from 60 years ago. Coyle, 90, has lived at the Villa eight years and remains active and healthy. The friends had not seen each other for fifteen years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Anderson
Sam Cadwell
St. Joseph’s Villa
David City
Anderson
Mary Cerny
Cadwell
Maggie Coyle
Coyle
Soil Conservation Award To Ray Nyffeler
Ray Nyffeler receives the Soil Conservation Award at Farm Home Day in Osceola with SCS District Chairman Ray Burke presenting. A V Eielson of First National Bank of Stromsburg helps finance the award, and Don Siffring of Ogallala, 1961 IIFE guest speaker, attended in native German costume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Burke
SCS
Polk County
Ray Nyffeler
Osceola
A. V. Eielson
First National Bank of Stromsburg
Don Siffring
Ogallala
International Farm Youth Exchangee
Germany
Candidate Kremer Files for 25th District Legislature
Prominent Hamilton county farmer Kremer, 54, filed this week as a candidate for State Legislator from the 25th district after a voter petition urging him to run. He owns 580 acres of farmland in Hamilton county and has operated a 640 acre farm with his son for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton County
Kremer
Mr. Kremer
Kremer a Pioneer in Irrigation and Community Service
Kremer started his first well in 1939 and introduced sugar beets to Hamilton county. Now in Aurora, he co owns Farmade Inc. He has chaired the Aurora school board and county irrigation and extension boards, served on the International Gideons cabinet, and is state chairman. He and his wife have four children including Kenneth, a Korea missionary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kremer
Hamilton County
Aurora
Farmade Inc. Company
County Irrigation Board
County Extension Board
International Cabinet of Gideons
Kenneth
Korea
Herb Roszhart Jr
Sioux Falls
S. Dak
Robert
Beth
Mrs Campbell Returns Home After Family Visit in Ames
Mrs Phil Campbell returns home from a two month stay with her sister Mrs John Bright in Ames Iowa. The two sisters Mrs Campbell and Mrs Bright enjoyed their time together during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Campbell
John Bright
Ames, Ia
Mrs. Campbell
Mrs. Bright
Top Notchers 4-H Club Holds January Meeting
Top Notchers 4-H Club meeting at Paul Monson home on January 22 to elect 1962 officers. Beth Monson is President with Carol Jones as Vice President and A group secretary-treasurer, Steve Fredrickson. B group secretary-treasurer Arlette Johnson. news reporter Leona Richters for A group and Gaylen Wiser for B group. Old record books were returned and new books distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Monson
Beth Monson
Carol Jones
Steve Fredrickson
Arlette Johnson
Leona Richters
Gaylen Wiser
Brownie Troop 283 January Meeting Recap
Brownie Troop 283 met January 22 with nine members present. They reviewed the motto and handshake, crafted peanut elves and pipe cleaner dolls, and welcomed treats from Ann Armbruster. January 29 saw elected officers Julie Wobig president Cindy Nahrstedt vice president Anne Armbruster secretary and Shirley Runquist treasurer. Lori Davis reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie
Ann Armbruster
Marcia Zedicher
Julie Wobig
Cindy Nahrstedt
Anne Armbruster
Shirley Runquist
Lori Davis
Sharon Green
Sociable Sale hostess leads Extension Club meeting
Mrs. Robert Grossnicklaus hosted Guest Day for the Extension Club on Wednesday afternoon January 24. Mrs. Martin Roberts reviewed Pioneer, Go Home by Richard Powell and the group enjoyed it. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Norris Larson's home on February 28 with Mrs. Gary Garey as program leader. A Bread lesson will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Grossnicklaus
Sociable Sale Extension Club
Martin Roberts
Richard Powell
Norris Larson
Gary Garey
Methodist Church To Hold School Of Missions
A five Sunday night Church-Wide School of Missions begins February 4 at First Methodist Church on The Christian Mission in Latin America. Attendees bring lunch. supper from 6 to 6 45. Following includes a devotional and film on South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of Missions
First Methodist Church
Christian Mission
Latin America
Adult Fellowship
Commission On Missions
South America
Ardis McMeekin
Dale Lewis
Jimmy Majors
John Inness
Beverly Olson
Cedric Fineey
Perry Sapp
Jay McDonald
Sth
Earl Watts
Kenneth Sipes
Mission School
Co op Federal Credit Union Holds 10th Annual Meeting
The Polk County cooperative credit union gathered at Odd Fellows Hall Osceola on January 29 with about 50 members. President Robert Bryan led reports showing gains in share capital and loans. Dwight Newcomer joined the board, while Martin Jones and Duane Keyes were re elected to the credit committee. A pie auction raised over 700 dollars for share capital, with twenty one pies selling and some reaching seventy dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Co-operative Federal Credit Union
Odd Fellows Hall
Osceola
Robert Bryan
Dwight Newcomer
Martin Jones
Duane Keyes
Osceola Couple Welcome 10 Oz Daughter
Mr and Mrs Eldon Swanson of Osceola are parents of an 10 oz daughter born January 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Swanson
Osceola
Nebr Wesleyan Students Visit Parents and Family Friends
Misses Marian Inness Nancy Black and Judy Kess, all of Nebraska Wesleyan, spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs John Inness. A Tuesday birthday supper honored Mrs Hugh Schmoker at the Schmoker home with Mr and Mrs Hugh Schmoker Barry Schmoker and Mr and Mrs Ben Schmoker present. Mrs Helen Lucas of Pine Bluffs Wyoming and Mrs Archie McClung of Shelby visited Mrs Lee Campbell on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Inness
Nancy Black
Judy Kess
Nebraska Wesleyan
John Inness
Tom Schmoker
Hugh Schmoker
Barry Schmoker
Ben Schmoker
Helen Lucas
Pine Bluffs
Wyo
Archie McClung
Shelby
Lee Campbell
Cost Sharing For Wildlife Conservation Programs Highlighted
Local SCS technician Harold Klingman says new cost sharing will ease wildlife projects for farmers and ranchers. Federal government may pay up to 50 percent of costs for practices such as fish ponds tree plantings and shallow water areas for waterfowl. Multiple Polk County districts inquire about these programs with regional SCS ASC and Nebraska Game Commission support for planning and design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Klingman
SCS
Polk County
Klingman
ASC
Soil Conservation Service
Nebraska Game Commission
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Headlee
J Weeesane
Heettsches
L Jones
Monson
Eikenhorst Satie Lesmatine Toon
al Buffington le Fg
Edindentguabadbesbese
Ahlquist
Farmers Co-op Grain Co
Philip Timm
Kay Marie
John K. Lewis
Gerald Lewis
J. F. Kase
Nebraska State College At
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Club
Mrs. McDonald’s Troop
Maurice Kremer
Methodist Church
Co-op Federal Credit Union
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