Bowling League Standings From Last Week
MERCHANTS January 23 1962 WL Guffs Tavern 55 29 Shriners 53 31 Osceola Hdwe 48 35 Gambles 47 47 Bushs 2043 41 Johns Drug 43 41 Reece Abst 2 42 42 Kepners 33 50 14 Geis Equip 28 55 57 High Ind Game Mike Snodgrass 234 Mim Peterson 221 Tom Brigham 216 High Ind Series Mike Snodgrass 592 Wayne Stallings 589 Mim Peterson 587 High Team Game Johns Rexall 924 Bushs 913 Bushs 893 High Team Series Bushs 2636 Guffs 2478 Johns Drug 2435
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WL Guffs Tavern
Wee Ee
Shriners
Osceola Hdwe
Bush’s
John’s Drug
Reece
Geis Equip
Mike Snodgrass
Mim Peterson
Tom Brigham
Wayne Stallings
John’s Rexall
Guffs
John’s
Thriftway
Matadors
Standard Oil
Shelby Oil
Steckley Seed
Walsteads
Osceola Cleaners
Albert Gabriel
Bob Hrouda
Sam Crouse
del Johnson
Glen Sack
Lorre Lanes
Osceola bowling scores and top individual leaders noted
Osceola Lumber bases led with 64 20 in a team showing 54 30. Scoring honors went to Al Yungdahl 217 212 and 612 series, Ronal Peterson 210 and 539, Eugene Johansen 206. Team results feature Larrys Tavern 890 and Siglers 864 with Osceola Lumber 2363 and Larrys Tavern 2355 in series.
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Osceola Lumber O
Les’s Clippers
GAS CO
Johnson Plumbers
Cece
Larrys Tavern
Farmers Co-op
Osceola Record
Neds Service
Chev
Eahtat
United Hagie
Frentendrocenon
Roys B. Shop Te Oahd Tiss
Osc
al Yungdahl
Ronal Peterson
Eugene Johansen
Francis Urban
Siglers
J. Plumbers
Osc. Lumber
Bowling scores and standings from Thriftway meet January 25 1962
January 25 1962 bowling results list team scores including Thriftway 868 high team game and 2577 high team series. Individual leaders Sam Crouse Albert Gabriel and Wayne Stallings top high games and series. Misses Jean Thompson and Leila Miley noted as Wesleyan students visiting Earl Miley home.
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Jean Thompson
Marysville
Siew Kie Poh
Medan
Sumatra
Leila Miley
Wesleyan
Earl Miley
Ladies' Leisure League Results January 26 1962
In the Ladies' Leisure League matches on January 26 1962 Spot Removers beat Smiths Wheat Hearts 38-19. Rowletts posted 2000 total in team play and were followed by Mill Rollers 2000. High game went to Arlene Linda 202 and high series to Reba Conrad 483. Bowler of the Week was Reba Conrad with 84 pins over average.
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Ladies’ Leisure League
Smith’s Wheat Hearts
Rowl-etts
Rowletts
Mill Rollers
Conrad Ekco's
Johnson’s Corvairs
Arlene ‘Linda
June Pope
Reba Conrad
Lorraine Wieseman
Carol ’Schmoker
Bowletts
Smith's Wheat Hearts
Failure in Drivers Tests Due to Knowledge Gap
Nebraska reports one in four license applicants failed last year. Bernard H. G. Biting, head of the State Division of Motor Vehicles, cites 124,060 exams with 27,606 failures. Most failures stem from weak knowledge of vehicle laws, with 16,347 failing the written test and 9,366 failing driving tests. Each exam cost 76.6 cents.
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Nebraska
Bernard H. G. Biting
State Division of Motor Vehicles
Hiting
Eiting
County fair managers seek balance as State Board meets
County fair managers attending the State Board of Agriculture in Lincoln voiced concern over balancing county fair books. Some rely on receipts from the state racing tax and Ak-Sar-Ben in Omaha. The State Fair reported 1961 receipts of 850 418 and expenditures of 796 880 with a 53 538 balance. Edwin Schultz secretary noted 1961 was a good year. Schultz cited 60 820 for attractions and 69 996 paid in premiums. He forecast substantial growth and new buildings within ten years.
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State Board of Agriculture
Lincoln
Omaha
Edwin Schultz
Schultz
Governor Asks Review After Bid Controversy
The Nebraska Department of Roads faces scrutiny over bid reading tabulation and processing. Following a dispute about a bid award, the governor requested the association study the matter and report findings.
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Nebraska Department of Roads
Association
Interstate Highway Route Decision Sparks Debate
The Interstate plan from Brady west to Big Springs Junction faced a split among officials. The state highway department backed a south route, but the Advisory State Highway Commission voted 5 2 against. A Federal Bureau of Roads spokesman questioned funding for a north of the Platte option. State Engineer John Hossack warned bureau approval affects timetable and could delay selecting an acceptable route.
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Brady
Big Springs
Platte River
Highway Department
Advisory State Highway Commission
Federal Bureau of Roads
John Hossack
Federal Bureau
Commission
Gas Tax Debate Flares Over State Funds Share in 1963 Lawmaking
Omaha and Douglas county officials accuse the state of unfairly distributing gasoline tax receipts. They note Douglas county contributed 7.7 million dollars in gas taxes while receiving 937 thousand dollars back after the latest distribution. A legislative hearing set the stage for a study by a committee of state senators.
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Omaha
Douglas County
Recommendations to 1963 Legislation on Gas Tax Allocation
Lawmakers consider how to divide gasoline tax receipts between rural and urban areas. Outstate regions oppose extra funding for big cities, while populous counties seek a larger share for county revenues. The issue recurs as counties and cities push for more revenue from the tax pool.
Nebraska roadside picnic areas under budget limits
State Maintenance Engineer John McMeekin reports the maintenance division tries to keep Nebraska picnic sites in top condition. Wade Ellis of Alliance criticized neglect and ugliness at roadside spots. McMeekin cites lack of funds and staff, noting weekly cleanings in warm months and more frequent work near population centers.
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State Highway Department
Nebraska
John McMeekin
Wade Ellis
Alliance
McMeekin
Game Commission
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church Swedes Home Activities
Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church of Swede Home lists events for February 3 to February 8 led by Vice Pastor Gerald Leaf. Confirmation instruction Saturday, Fifth Sunday after Epiphany Sunday School at 10 A.M. Holy Communion at 11 A.M. Choir practice Monday, Administration meeting Tuesday, Churchmen meeting Thursday.
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Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church OF
Calvary
Board of Administration
February Events at First Methodist Church Osceola Nebraska
The church announces a schedule from February 1 to February 8 led by Pastor Ray E. Hawkins. Activities include choir practice, youth classes, church school, morning worship, School of Missions, commissions meetings, Senior High youth fellowship, and a regional church conference in Lincoln.
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First Methodist Church
Osceola
Nebraska
Ray E. Hawkins
School of Missions
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Cornhusker
Bobby Pins
Ned’s Service
Federal Land Bank
Pepsi Cola
Jack & Jill Ou
Eatesnadeet
Co-op
Roy’s Wreckers
Doreen Sterup
Annette Magorian
Verna McKeag
Jid Willits
Evelyn Peterson
June Hernbloom
Ned’s
Sensation
Lee
Greg Ransom
Ken Hankins
Lonnie Miley
Bantams
Cor-Vets
Barbers Pontiac
Falcons
Charles Roberts
LeRoy Miley
John Sedlak
Bowling Belle League
W—L Bush
Harold’s Thriftway
Associated General Contractors
Frank Morrison
James Critchfield
AGC
Church News
NTU
Ellesmere
Fleur Vista
Reese
RCA Victor
NEW Vista TV
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Snoppy
Osceola Hardware and
Folger’s
Ays
Aun
Hormel
Hormel Pure
Ose Dale
Jar
Libby
Chicago
Marna Cetun
Peeel Vou Ree
Matt's Thriftway
Shelby
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