Cookie sales fuel Girl Scout troop funds for camp use
Readers thanked for past cookie drive support aiding troop funds for day camp. Orders run Feb 21 to Mar 2 with deliveries in April. Joyce Roberts, daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Roberts, received her nurse's cap in a candlelight ceremony Feb 7 at First Methodist church in Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Roberts
Martin Roberts
First Methodist Church
Omaha
Joyce
Nancy Johnson
Stromsburg
Mroberties
Hill-Top House
Mary Epler
Lincoln
Robert Inn
Beatle haircuts and color contests headline Tucson notes
Readers recall a color name contest by Eagle Shirtmakers in Pennsylvania with quirky entries such as Political Plum and Mood Indigo. A Tucson chorus visit to Columbus is praised for its warmth and humor, while Perry Sapp comments on a desert Bird of Paradise sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Shirtmakers Co
Pennsylvania
Fran Howe
Tucson, Ariz
Columbus
Perry Sapp
Osceola Bulldogs Win Close Thrill Over Polk
Osceola edged Polk 47 46 in a thriller while losing to Henderson 86 42. Osceola seeks district bid opening vs Utica at York on Feb 24 with Stromsburg facing Waco on Feb 25 ahead of Feb 27 29 semis and finals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk
Henderson
Bulldogs
Genoa
Utica
York
Stromsburg
Waco
St. Edward
Larry Miley
Leon Johnson
Ron Regier
Bartek
Barry Schmoker
Max Kroger
Kroger
Miley
Schmoker
Joel Eikenhorst
Gregg Ransom
Mike Gonsier
Galen Sterner
Dennis Sealey
Dennis Carlstrom
Bob Rahrs
Mary Mangelsen Receives B S Degree at NU Commencement
At the University of Nebraska mid year commencement exercises on Saturday Mary Berck Mangelsen was awarded a bachelor of science degree in home economics. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Bercx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Mary Berck Mangelsen
Manglsen
Walter Bercnx
Hunters Headed to Africa for Two-Year Mission
Dr and Mrs William H Hunter of Omaha depart Wednesday for New York and sail February 21 to Mombasa Kenya where he will serve two years as senior pastor. He is a retired Presbyterian minister and his wife Huldah Yung taught in Osceola schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Hunter
Omaha
New York
Mombasa
Kenya
Africa
Hunter
Huldah Yung
Osceola
Benefit fund setting started for Kristine Petersen
Residents of Oscooka and Stromsburg started a fund for Kristine Petersen 10 daughter of the Glenn Petersens of Stromsburg She suffers a brain tumor and is receiving X ray treatments at Lincoln General Hospital Contributions may be left at the county treasurer s office in Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscooka
Stromsburg
Kristine Petersen
Glenn Petersens
Miss Petersen
Lincoln General Hospital
Osceola
Teeners Plan Saturday Dance for Polk County Teens
Polk county teenagers will gather in the Osceola school auditorium Saturday night for the annual March of Dimes dance. A March of Dimes king and queen will be selected during the 7 30 to 11 00 dance with refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola School
March of Dimes King
Sedlak Takes Bookkeeper Post at Osceola Feed Mill
Ray Sedlak, formerly manager of Farmers Coop Grain Co., is now bookkeeper for Osceola Feed Mill & Elevator. Tommy Hastings moves to Columbus. Sedlak’s Farmers Coop replacement starts Monday. Prairie-Davis Creek Watershed meeting set for 7 30 p m tomorrow in Osceola city hall. Red Cross reorganization at Methodist Church 7 30 p m tonight with county chairman vote. Social Security rep H I Hornby from Lincoln will visit Osceola February 19. courthouse second floor 9 00 to 12 00 noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sedlak
Farmers Coop Grain Co
Osceola Feed Mill & Elevator
Tommy Hastings
Columbus
Red Cross
Methodist Church
Social Security
Rom Lincoln
H. I. Hornby
Osceola
Funeral for Rev Edick Anderson at Polk Baptist
The Rev. Edick A. Anderson 74 former Polk resident and minister died Saturday at Good Samaritan Village Hastings. Funeral was Tuesday at Polk Baptist church with burial in McLean Cemetery. Survived by wife Pearl two sons Robert and Ralph and daughter Margery. He served in Iowa California Hordville and Ceresco over 40 years and remained active in nursing home visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk
Edick A. Anderson
Polk Baptist Church
McLean Cemetery
Anderson
Good Samaritan
Hastings
Iowa
California
Hordville
Ceresco
Polk and
Stromsburg
Farmers Union
Pearl
Robert
Germany
Ralph
Washington, D. C
Margery
Funeral for Joseph Peter Masek Held in Appleton
Funeral services for 89 year old Joseph Peter Masek who died January 29 in David City were held February 1 in Appleton. He was born November 21 1874 and came to this country in 1881 with his parents. He married Mary Kopecky on September 3 1901. His wife preceded him in death. Survivors include 10 children Caro lyn Husak of Osceola a brother and four sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Peter Masek
David City
Appleton
Mr. Masek
Jan V
Antonia Wodraska Masek
Butler County
Mary Kopecky
Carolyn Husak
Osceola
Arid
MYF to Sell Bible Books in Area This Week
Junior and Senior Methodist Youth Fellowships begin calling on homes this week to sell Young People of the Bible and Women of the Bible by Alberta Rae (Sune) Richards. Richards previously authored Jesus and the Twelve. Open house for Rudolf and Gissler Golden Wedding is 2 30 to 4 30 p m Sunday February 23 at St Paul Lutheran Church. No gifts requested. The Cookie Gals met February 8 with Kay Neimeier elected president and new officers appointed. Linda Herrmann filed this news report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alberta Rae
Sune) Richards
Miss Richards
MYF
Rudolf Gissler
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Milton Peterson
Linda Herrmann
Kay Neimeier
Valerie Rutter
Vivian Carlson
Ray Wagner
Connie
Jeanette Wagner
Bloodmobile surpasses quota in Osceola drive
The Red Cross Bloodmobile visit to Osceola collected 122 pints during a four hour session, exceeding an 89 pint quota as 127 donors appeared with five rejections. County and city chairmen thanked donors and listed many names along with speeding fines recorded for area residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Myron Johnson
Dwight Bush
Bush
Roy Wyman
Leonard Mrkvicka
Betty Boden
Howard Boden
Joe Sedlak
Chris Dahmke
Vera
Henry Buresh
Alvin Grubaugh
David City
Gerald Bryan
Howard McKeag
Loretta Mulford
Willard Heimer
Carolyn Coffman
Rex Dake
Har
Odd Bits From Perry Sapps Southwest Journal
Perry N Sapp writes from Albuquerque after a tour visiting Phoenix Tempe Mesa and Tucson He notes a dinner in Mesa with Don and Mary Waterman and Ed and Mrs Rice All discuss First Federal Building and Loan and local Chamber of Commerce While praising Southwest cities he describes a mid afternoon sand storm on the trip Weather includes snow near Deming Socorro and the Sandia Crest Enjoys Win Rock Shopping Center and fine highways He plans to return home Monday and signs off with playful Uncle Noot quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry N. Sapp
Albuquerque
Phoenix
Tempe
Mesa
Tucson
Don
Mary Waterman
Mary
Ed Rice
Rice
First Federal Building and Loan
Kansas
Southwest
U.S
Win Rock
Winthrop Rockfeller
Lucy Jacobson
Deming
N. M
Socorro
Sandia Mountains
Nebraska
Noot
Osceola Council Weighs Finances and Street Repairs
Osceola city council discussed strained general funds but anticipated future tax receipts, approved an auditor's report, and reviewed improvement plans including paving storm sewers and curb work. They considered a Ridge Street culvert near the railroad, planned keeping City Hall front clear for emergency vehicles, and noted a smoking lapse with one member quitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kuska
Ridge Street
City Hall
Hannah Houts Rites Held at Hebron Belvidere Burial
Funeral services for Hannah Houts were held at Hebron with burial at Belvidere. She died Monday at the Annabelle Rest Home in Hebron at age 86. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. J A. Thompson of Shelby, plus nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebron
Belvidere
Hannah Houts
Annabelle
J A. Thompson
Shelby
Funeral services for Mrs Gordon Mace in Clarks
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 pm at Clarks Methodist church for Mrs Gordon Mace 76 of Clarks who died Sunday night at Grand Island Hospital. Survived by husband Marvin son of Central City and daughter Mrs Herman Kohl Jr of Clarks. Burial in Osceola cemetery. The Maces formerly lived in northwest Polk County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Methodist Church
Gordon Mace
Clarks
Grand Island Hospital
Marvin
Central City
Herman Kohl Jr
Osceola Cemetery
Maces
Polk County
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Genius
Solomon
Osceola Polk
Mary Mangelsen
Orval B. Gildersleve
Sedlak
Leo Butcher
Roy Trotter
Roy
Butcher
Grand Island
Ruth
Jessie
Rev. Anderson
PPD
Kearney
Marilyn and
Barbara Oberg
Polk County Wildlife Club
Norman Fintel
Jack Headley
Dale Hiemer
Norris Larson
Jack Tindall
Lawrence Bowe
George W. Cady
Rising City
Maxine Eschler
William Goetz
Goetz
Peter Masek
Kids’ Corner
Ivan D. Anderson
Broken Bow
Elmer Haas
Ardean G. Henning
McCool Junction
Beverly A. Campbell
Norfolk
James R. Fiddler
Elton S. Peterson
George W. LeBow
Ord
Algot Larson
Marvin J. Houdek
Dwane N. Sanford
S. Dak
Don L. Phillip
Alliance
Rodger D. Wright
Paul R. Fry
Old Davis
Hubert Girard
Gayle Gonnerman
Doris Theis
Leverly Olson
Orpha Fijell
Irene Burritt
Kenneth Sipes
Roderick Smith
Lloyd Fiell
Lawrence Sarow
Glen Wobig
J. V. Nicodemus
Alta Wieseman
Bob Vrbka
Larry Theis
Elmer Stewart
Rolland Gissler
Robert Peterson
Mike Snodgrass
Virgil Hall
Ronald Coffin
Mavis Rowan
Carolyn Wieseman
Kenneth Pope
Cora Bel Emmons
Harriet Johnson
Tick Watts
Beaulah Frin
Doris Glatter
Bert Gissler
Don Linton
Howard Whitmore
Earle Miller
Eugene Sterup
Eugene Kosch
Eva Anderson
Janet Wills
Louis Schott Jr
Roy Morgan
G. Mace
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