Polk County forms plan for pasture and livestock program
Representatives from Stromsburg Osceola Shelby and Polk County meet to back an area wide pasture and livestock development plan aimed at stopping farm income decline. The program includes contests, expert guidance, and tours to promote scientific grazing methods and cost efficient animal production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stromsburg
Osceola
Shelby
Polk
Polk Commercial Club
Soil Conservation District
Production Credit Association
Extension Service
Robert Merchant
Farm Bureau
Farmers Union
ASC Committee
American Legion Hall
Ray Burke
Polk County
York County
Harold Klingman
Br. Wilson
Nebraska
United States
Lincoln sisters spend weekend with mother Rose Dinges
Charlotte and Mary Dinges of Lincoln spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Rose Dinges, enjoying family time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte and
Mary Dinges
Lincoln
Mrs
Rose Dinges
Bowling League Standings And Scores From Last Week
Merchant’s Tavern hosts last week standings with Guffs 51 24 leading, St. Vincent’s 42 33, Phillips 66 41 33 and Gambles 40 35. High Ind. game by Johnson 201 and Snider 200. high series by Snider 573 and Pfitzer 539. Team marks include Re-Treads 2330, Gambles 2444 and Johnson Plumbers 2480 in top series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffs Tavern
St. Vincent’s
Phillips
Gambles
Asceola Hdw
Shriners
John’s Rexall
Vv. Johnson
M. Pfitzer
M. Ransom Jr
S. Braithwait
M Ransom Jr
W-L, Gas Co. Oon
Johnson’s Plumbers
Lloyd’s Produce
Farmers Co-op
Tes’s
Osceola
Roy
L. Bowe
V. Johnson
J. Snider
Ae Snodgrass
W. Johnson
Johnson Plumbers
Gas Co
Sigler’s
W-L
Jack & Jill
Ewer
Leeann
Ned’s
Mike’s
Blackbirds
Sinclair Service
Gutter Dusters
Bish’s
Ink Sovors - Wes Wee
Greenbacky
Roy’s Wreckers
Keeners Mohawks
H. Johnson
F. Wyman
V. Pfitzer
H Johnson
A. Magorian
Soldiers from Osceola join Winter Shield exercise in Germany
Army Specialist Four Duane L. Peterson of Osceola Nebraska trained with the 245th Transportation Company at Grafenwehr Hohenfels during Winter Shield in southern Germany from February first to seventh. The 21 year old mechanic entered service in 1957 and arrived overseas last May after graduating from Osceola High School in 1956.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannheim
Germany
AHTNC
Duane L. Peterson
Osceola
Nebr
245Th Transportation Company
Grafenwehr-Hohenfels
Peterson
Osceola High School
McKeags Visit York Area Friends and Family
Mr and Mrs Howard McKeag visited Thursday with Mrs Ray Heiden and her mother Mrs Emma Joy who live near York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McKeag
Ray Heiden
Emma Joy
York
Former Wesley Chapel Resident Dies in Kansas
Harold R. Jarmin, 59, long time resident of this community, died Saturday, Feb 20, in Bird City, Kansas. Services were held Tuesday, Feb 23 in Bird City and at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the First Methodist Church in Osceola. Rev. Kiel officiated. Harold Jarmin living near Osceola is a son of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Jarmin
Bird City
Kansas
First Methodist
Osceola
Kiel
Harold Jarmin
Pvt Louis J Schott Joins Armed Forces Overseas
Pvt Louis J Schott son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Schott of Osceola entered the Armed Forces on Sept 10 1959. After basic at Fort Hood he trained in the motor pool at Fort Ord and later flew to Fort Dix New Jersey then sailed to Augsburg Germany to join the 57th Division. Overseas address listed as Pvt Louis J Schott U S 55630883 596 TC Co Augsburg A P O 178 New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J .Schott
Lewis Schott
Osceola
Armed Forces
Fort Hood
Texas
Motor Pool
Fort Ord
California
Fort Dix
New Jersey
Augsburg
Germany
Louis J. Schott
U. S
TC Co
Augsberg A.P.O
New York
N. Y
1959 Vehicle Licenses Due By February 29 Deadline
Reminder for motor vehicle operators that 1959 licenses become delinquent at midnight February 29. The notice emphasizes timely renewal to avoid lapses and penalties.
Joe Campain 75 of Silver Creek Dies in Columbus
Joe Campain 75, brother of Wm Campain, died Thursday at St Marys Hospital Columbus after a two week illness. Funeral services were Sunday at Fleming Funeral Home Silver Creek with Rev Hansen. Burial followed in Silver Creek cemetery. Attending were Wm Campain and Mr and Mrs Earle Miller of Osceola.
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Wm. Campain
Joe Campain
Silver Creek
St. Mary’s Hospital
Columbus
Fleming Funeral Home
Rev. Hansen
Earle Miller
Osceola
Calendar notes for Wesley Chapel groups and events
The Wesley Chapel Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon March 3 at Jessie Hewitt's home. The Cub Scouts host a Blue and Gold banquet at 6 30 PM Friday February 26 in the Methodist church basement. Busy Belles meet March 2 at Mrs. Bob Sterup's home. N B B O gathers Thursday March 1 with Mrs. Martin Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Jessie Hewitt
Methodist Church
Bob Sterup
N.B.B.O
Martin Roberts
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Deceased and Dismissals
A hospital notes list multiple deceased and dismissed individuals including Mrs H A Welge of Thayer, George Reed in Stromsburg, Sigurd Allinder in Stromsburg, Rose Kuenzli in Osceola, Jessie Egelhoff in Osceola, Bert Smith in Osceola, Ernest Funkhouser in Shelby, Mrs Verland Bauer Rising City, Miss Ellen Gustafson Stromsburg, Harry Brazee Osceola, Stanley Van Hoosen Osceola, Dale Runaquist Osceola, Mrs Louis Nordmeyer Rising City, Milton Peterson Osceola, Mrs Clifford Carlson Stromsburg, Mrs Delmar Polacek Surprise, George Orton Silver Creek, and many patients including Gotfrid Larson Osceola, James McKeag Sr Osceola, Harvey Johnston Osceola, Mrs Grace Thoren Stromsburg, Wilber Haskins Shelby, Douglas Holm Osceola, Allene Baer Osceola, John W Gabriel Shelby, Mrs Mary Martens Rising City, Mrs Gwendolyn Long Osceola, Mrs Anna Schlesinger Shelby, Very Campbell Osceola, de Lindblade Osceola, Mises Rosno Clarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Welge
Thayer
George Reed
Stromsburg
Sigurd Allinder
Rose Kuenzli
Osceola
Jessie Egelhoff
Bert Smith
Ernest Funkhouser
Shelby
Verland Bauer
Rising City
Ellen Gustafson
Harry Brazee
Stanley van Hoosen
Dale Runaquist
Louis Nordmeyer
Milton Peterson
Osce
Anna Schlesinger
Shelby Very Campbell
Osceola de'Lindblade
Mises Rosno
Clarks
More Snow In Area With Below Zero Temps
Residents dug out after a new snowfall while a moderate wind drifted snow Sunday. Weather observer Harold Klingman notes the 1959-60 season total reaching 37.1 inches, beating the 28.5 inch 1958-59 high. Ground cover since Dec 27 and frigid temps from Feb 19 to 24 dipping to six below.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Klingman
Local Methodist Men Receive Charter at Church Meeting
The local Methodist Men gathered in the fellowship hall on Sunday evening February 21 to receive their charter presented by district lay leader Norman Johnson of Columbus. President Chas Cejka led a brief business meeting and officers were named with charter signed to be displayed. Rev Alan Justad of Columbus Methodist Church gave an inspirational talk and Wayne Foster of Columbus Methodist Men attended. A social hour and lunch followed as current officers were listed: Chas Cejka president Dwight Bush vice president Tom Reece secretary and M O Johnson treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellowship Hall
the Methodist Church
Norman Johnson
Columbus
Pres
Chas. Cejka
Alan Justad
Columbus Methodist Church
Wayne Foster
Columbus Methodist
Dwight Bush
Tom Reece
M. O. Johnson Treas
Local Farm Employment Service Continues Through VFRS
Gary Garey will continue as Volunteer Farm Replacement Representative VFRS for the area per Dallas Berney Columbus Office Manager Division of Employment Security Farmers needing temporary or permanent farm labor or workers seeking work should contact Garey for help If unavailable locally he can connect them with Columbus VFRS staff free of charge and on a volunteer basis, a yearly service praised by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Garey
Dallas Berney
Columbus
Division of Employment Security
Mr. Garey
Belle Extension Club meets with lesson on Wall Accessories
4 H Activities Busy Belle Extension Club members met with Mrs Keith Houdershel on February 3 with two guests and twelve members present. Mrs Victor Mangelson presided and led a short business meeting. Mrs Paul Meister presented a lesson on Wall Accessories. Dessert lunch was served by the hostess. Next meeting set for March 19, 1960 at Mrs Bob Sterups. Sally Hendrickson Reporter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Extension Club
Keith Houdershel
Victor Mangelson
Paul Meister
Bob Sterup
Sally Hendrickson
Happy Helpers 4 H Club Meeting Minutes Report
The Happy Helpers 4 H Club met at Phyllis Nyberg’s home on February 19 1960 with all members present. The pledge opened the meeting and roll call noted winter activities. Minutes were read and approved. The next meeting will be at Barbara Klingman’s home on the third Thursday of March. Barbara Klingman News Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Happy Helpers 4-H
Phyllis Nyberg
Barbara Klingman
Wilber couple marks 57th wedding anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pomaszi of Wilber Nebraska celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on Wednesday February 24. Visitors at the Charles Cejka home last week included Mr and Mrs Jim Cejka and sons from California and Cathy Cejka of Lincoln. Jim recently completed six years of Marine service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pomaszi
Wilber
Nebr
Charles Cejka
Jim Cejka
Surprise Birthday Party For Fr Victor Derwinski
A surprise birthday party was held Monday evening February 22 at St Vincent's church basement in honor of Fr Victor Derwinski. Attendees included Msgr John Kean Rev Kenneth Schnoebelen Rev Clarence Reisdorff and out of town guests Mrs Karel Davis Anthony Teresa and Josephine of Wahoo. The evening featured cards bingo cake gifts and a lunch of sandwiches cake coffee and hot chocolate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Vincent’s Church
Victor Derwinski
Msgr
John Kean
Shelby
Kenneth Schnoebelen
St. Mary’s, Osceola
Clarence Reisdorff
York
Derwinski
Karel Davis
Anthony
Theresa
Josephine
Wahoo
Chairman Named For Agri Hall Of Fame Drive
Alex Mills of Osceola named Polk County chairman for Nebraska Agricultural Hall of Fame fundraising campaign. State chairman Marvin Russell editor of Nebraska Farmer, Lincoln. project aims to cost 5 million dollars with tax deductible contributions from farmers and city folk across eight counties led by Sen. Hans O. Jensen of Aurora.
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Agri
Alex Mills
Osceola
Polk County
Agricultural Hall of Fame
Nebraska
Marvin Russell
Nebraska Farmer
Lincoln
Kansas City
Nebraska Agriculture and ‘Agri-Business
Mills
Hans O. Jensen
Aurora
Osceola Voters Set Caucuses for March 1
Osceola voters will caucus Tuesday March 1 to nominate candidates for the Board of Education and city offices. The School caucus is at 7 30 p m in the high school auditorium, followed by the City caucus at the Court House ahead of the April 5, 1960 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Board of Education
Court House
Mrs Ronnie Watts Honored At A Miscellaneous Shower
Mrs Ronnie Watts, a recent bride, was honored at a miscellaneous shower at the E A B Church basement in Shelby hosted by Mrs Vivian Dunning, Mrs Kent Perry, Mrs Rex Watts and Mrs Leonard Mentink. The program included a recitation by Patty Watts a piano duet by Ricky Perry and Mrs Jack Houdersheidt electric guitar numbers by Ricky Perry and Gregg Kuhnel. Bride bingo determined prizes and Teanne Hofbauer Donna Mentink helped the bride with her gifts followed by dessert and coffee served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. B. Church
Shelby
Vivian Dunning
Kent Perry
Rex Watts
Leonard Mentink
Ronnie Watts
Patty Watts
Ricky Perry
Jack Houdersheidt
Gregg Kuhnel
Teanne Hofbauer
Donna Mentink
Osceola Boy State entrants announced by Legion Post
The local American Legion Post announces Bob Dinges has been accepted to attend Boys State. Osceola has represented the program for years. Congratulations also to John Cederberg, Boys State alternate. The 1960 session is set for June 11 to 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Bob Dinges
Boys State
Osceola
John Cederberg
American Legion Mid-Winter Conference at Grand Island
The American Legion held its annual Mid-Winter Conference in Grand Island from February 19 to 21. Local attendees included M. O. Johnson, Fred Schuman, and Roy Trotter, with auxiliary members present. National Vice-Commander William A. Brennan Jr spoke on defending freedom in the 1970s through 1960s principles and the role of right over power.
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American Legion
Grand Island
M. O. Johnson
Fred Schuman
Roy Trotter
Wm. A. Brennan
Brennan
Farmers Co-op Oil Ass'n to Hold Meetings in Polk County
Meetings of the Farmers Union Co operative Oil Ass n in Polk County will be held in Osceola March 8 Stromsburg March 9 and Polk March 10. Cash savings in checks will be distributed coffee will be served and door prizes offered. A special tire sale is available. The annual meeting will be in Polk on Saturday March 5 at 1:00 p m in the Community Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Union Co-operative Oil Ass’n
Polk County
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk
Record Calendar Of Sales Events
The public sale of Arnold Turek near Surprise will be Friday February 26 at 12:00 noon. Farm machinery cattle Hampshire shoats laying hens alfalfa baled straw buildings and miscellaneous items will be sold. Lunch on grounds. Grugaugh Bros auctioneers. Dairy and farm sale of Gilbert Larson and son Marquette Nebraska will be Monday February 29 at 10:00 am. Grain and stock farm full line of machinery offered. Auctioneers Clyde Carnes and Les Cornwell. Sale bills in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Turek
Surprise
Hampshire
Grugaugh Bros
Auct’s
Gilbert Larson
Marquette
Nebraska
Auct
Clyde Carnes
Les Cornwell
Osceola Upsets Cedar Rapids For Central City Tourney Win
Osceola Bulldogs beat Cedar Rapids 53-40 in the Class C District tournament opener at Central City. Osceola led 14-10 after the first quarter and 30-13 at half, with Cedar Rapids narrowing late but unable to overturn the deficit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Cedar Rapids
Central City
Toarn
Bulldogs
Cedar Rapid
Palmer
Ransom
Dinges
Rein
Richards
Wieseman
C. Rapids
Genoa
Dinges Richards
Rodene
Local Visitors and Family Travel Highlight Weekend
Mr and Mrs Raymond Shockey of York spent Sunday in the Floyd Patron home. Terry and Jay Uland from Hastings visited their grandparents Mr and Mrs Wes ley Koehler. Their parents Mr and Mrs Don Uland spent the day in Omaha. Mr and Mrs Norman Bradley left for Tacoma Washington after attending Mrs Bradleys mother Mary Grossnicklaus funeral. Mrs A C Schott called on Mrs Charles Cejka and baby Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Shockey
York
Floyd Patron
Terry
Jay Uland
Hastings
Wesley Koehler
Don Uland
Omaha
Norman Bradley
Tacoma
Washington
Bradsley
Mary Grossnicklaus
A. C. Schott
Charles Cejka
North Platte Visitors Share a Card Afternoon
Robert E. Anderson of North Platte visited his nephew Lester Anderson and family Thursday afternoon. Stoner Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Howard McKeag. Mrs. Jack Johnston assisted hostess. The afternoon was spent playing cards and exchanging valentines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Anderson
North Platte
Lester Anderson
Stoner Club
Howard McKeag
Jack Johnston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Merchants
Cornhusker
Bowling Belles
Li Thriftway
Pate
Tees Realty
Matadores
Shelby Oil
Fairacres
Farmers Elevator
Steckley’s
Fe Walstead’s
Decoressere Polk Oil
Reece Abstracters
Wesley Chapel
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Gary Gaey
VFRS
Farmer’s Co-op Oil Ass'n
St. Edward Reserv
St. Edward’s
St. Ed
Miley
Wieseman ‘Richards
St. Edward
Rodene Cederberg
Treadway McCormick Frizzell Zedicker
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