Bulldogs Close Regular Schedule With Victory
Bartek's Cagers closed out the schedule with a 69 49 win on their home court over St Ed. Seniors Headlee Dozier Gondringer Roberts and Studley played their last Osceola gym game. Steve Headlee led scoring with 14 points. Miley and Studley added 11 each. B Team won 64 38 over St Ed with Ken Bowe scoring six baskets and four free throws. Ransom led the visitors with 12 points. Multiple players saw action across both squads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartek
Cagers
Downing St. Ed
Bulldogs
Headlee
Dozier
Gondringer
Roberts
Studley
Osceola Gym
Steve Headlee
Larry Miley
Randy Studley
St. Ed
Scheer
Ken Bowe
Ransom
Hawkins
Heckman
Johnson
Miley
Dinges
Richards
M. Anderson
Monson
Jones
Bugbee
T. Anderson
Ft Ft Johnson
Gabriel
Gonsiorses Ane
Eikenhorst
Schmoker
Buffington Kadee
York
Utica
Osceola
Local Families Move Into Osceola Area Apartments
Newcomers Mr and Mrs Alvin Christensen and twin baby boys of Wauneta move into the Waterman apartment above Osceola Cleaners. Christensen teaches 8th grade at the local Public School. Mrs Fred Wescoat relocates from a Silver Creek area farm to a home purchased from Sigrid Boden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Christensen
Wauneta
Waterman
Osceola Cleaners
Christensen
Fred Wescoat
Silver Creek
Sigrid Boden
Sabin Vaccine Clinic Slated at Osceola High School
A Type III Sabin oral polio vaccine drive will be given Sunday March 3 at Osceola High School Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event aims to immunize children and residents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Ak-Sar-Ben Scholarships Awarded to Osceola Alumni
Two Osceola High School graduates at the University of Nebraska received Ak-Sar-Ben scholarships for the 1962 63 term. Myron Carlson son of Mr and Mrs Robert Carlson a junior majoring in Vocational Education is in Black and Bridle Club Alpha Tau Alpha Alpha Gamma Rho White Caps and Ag Union with 69 hours and 5.6 average. Douglas Dunn son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Dunn a junior majoring in Animal Husbandry is in Block and Bridle Club University 4 H Alpha Zeta Honorary and Ag Men's Fraternity with 64 hours and 7.0 average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
University of Nebraska
Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben
Myron Carlson
Robert Carlson
Alpha Tau Alpha
Alpha Gamma Rho
White Caps
Ag Union
Douglas Dunn
Lewis Dunn
University 4
Alpha Zeta Honorary
Ag Men
Mrs Clara Massie Hosts Coffee for 16 Teachers
Mrs Clara Massie entertained 16 elementary school teachers at her home Monday after school. The gathering showcased informal conversation and hospitality in a community setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Massie
Osceola Chamber Meets Feb 25 Amid Discussed Projects
Osceola Chamber of Commerce held its regular dinner meeting at Corn Palace Cafe and continued at City Hall. The New Business Committee reports ongoing packing plant feasibility and a City Improvement Fund will be proposed to the City Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Atlas
Ray Sedlak
Farmers Co-op Grain
Oscéola
Methodist Lenten Services Set by Osceola Church
Rev. Ray E. Hawkins of the First Methodist Church of Osceola announces special Lenten Services starting Ash Wednesday February 27 at 7 p.m. The theme is Servants of the Eternal Christ tied to the Sixth General Assembly of the National Council of Churches to be held in Philadelphia December 1 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray E. Hawkins
First Methodist Church of
Osceola
Servants of the Eternal Christ
General Assembly
National Council of Churches
Philadelphia
Penn
Social Calendar Notices for March Meetings
NBBO Bridge Club gathers Tuesday evening March 5 with Mildred Snodgrass. Irene Burritt and Mrs Adolph Grossnicklaus host Valley WSCS on Wednesday March 6 with a note of changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nbbo Bridge Club
Mildred Snodgrass
Irene Burritt
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Valley Wscs
Funeral Rites Thursday For Henry Kumpf
Henry Kumpf age 77 died Monday evening at Annie Jeffrey Hospital after four months at Social Center Rest Home. Funeral services set for 2 PM Thursday at the E U B Church in Shelby with surviving wife three daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kumpf
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Social Center
E. U. B. Church
Shelby
Busy Belles Held February Meeting at Gabel Home
Members of the Busy Belles gathered at Mrs. Max Gabel's home for the February meeting. Roll call listed spring tasks, a Tulip Festival letter from Pella Iowa was read, and an lesson on The New Look in Milk was given by Mines, Glen Hendrickson and John Gabel. Two leaflet recipes were demonstrated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Gabel
Pella
Glen Hendrickson
John Gabel
Blue-Gold Banquet Held Feb 22 Osceola Cub Scouts
Cub Scout Pack No 162 of Osceola celebrated the anniversary of Boy Scouting with a Blue and Gold banquet at the Methodist Church. W H Norton serves as Cub Master with Den Chiefs Jack Cerny Ricky Sigler Albert Rommers and leaders organizing. Several Cub members earned awards including Bear badges Silver Arrow Bobcat pins and Wolf and Lion ranks. Parents and sponsor groups from Lutheran and Methodist churches and the Catholic Men's Club supported the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Boy Scouting
Osceola Cubs
Methodist Church
Webelos
Lutheran Companions of Lutheran Church
Open Circle Fellowship
Catholic Men’s Club
Catholic Church
C. Linden Mulford
Dave Richards
Lowell Hanson
Glen Green
W. H. Norton
den Mathers
Mmes
Glenn Green
Jack Cerny
Ricky Sigler
Albert Rommers
Cubs
Randall Mask
Randy Bond
Renard Engert
Jonny Hiemer
Jon Norton
Tony Mulford
Charles Bahr
Jay Richards
Jimmy Green
Brian Hanson
Steven Osenbaugh
John Osenbaugh
TB X-Ray Unit Summary and Polk County Society Notice
The Nebraska Health Department TB Control reports total x-rays taken in Osceola and Stromsburg at 639, overall 1681. Pathology reports show 15 suspicious tuberculosis and 87 other findings. The Polk County Society spring meeting is set for April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska Department of Health Division of ‘Tuberculosis Control
M. R. Andderson
T. B
Osceola
Stromsburg
Polk County Society
Reichstein and Gembica Birth Announcements
Mr and Mrs Clifford Reichstein of Newell South Dakota announce the birth of a son Jeffrey Eugene weighing 7 pounds 15 ounces born February 22 to Mrs Reichstein formerly Paterine Conkling of Stromsurg. Mr and Mrs Frank Gembica of Silver Creek announce the birth of a son Eugene Frank weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces born February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reichstein
Clifford Reichstein
Newell, S. D
Jeffrey Eugene
Paterine Conkling
Stromsurg
Gembica
Frank Gembica
Silver Creek
Eugene Frank
Fans and Neighbors Club Meets at Malek Home
Nineteen members of the Friends and Neighbors Extension Club gathered at the Jack Malek home on Wednesday February 20 with Mrs. Dale Hiemer hosting. Roll call prompted responses about nasty day activities. The meeting included a Hearts game and a Valentine exchange with guest Mrs. Merv Hiemer of Shelby attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends and Neighbors Extension Club
Jack Malek
Dale Hiemer
Merv. Hiemer
Shelby
75 Years Young Twins Celebrate at Osceola Village
A birthday party honored 75 year old twins Mrs Lucy Kirby and Mrs Jeanne Farmer. Born in Brooklyn and arriving in Nebraska in 1909 both reside at Good Samaritan except Mrs Farmer. Attending were family friends Mrs Edward Rolene Sr Mrs LeVail Schnirl and Mrs Laurence Allen plus pictured guests Maria Fulwider Mary Light Elsie Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Kirby
Good Samaritan Village
Jeanne Farmer
Beaver Crossing
Osceola
New “Village
Brooklyn
N. Y
Nebraska
Maria Fulwider
Mary Light
Kirby
Farmer
Ro Elsie Wallace
Goodamaritan
Edward Rolene, Sr
Ulysses
LeVail Schnirl
Lincoln
Laurence Allen
McCool Junction
World Day of Prayer Observed by Lutheran and Methodist
The World Day of Prayer will be observed on March 1 at 2 30 p m by Lutheran and Methodist churches at the Methodist Church. Attend and invite a friend. Note time of meeting.
Osceola Lumber Yard Sold to Two New Owners
Word reached this week that the Osceola Lumber Yard has been sold to new owners W. H. Norton and Ray A. Conrad. A manager, Harold Chapman, appointed from Fredden Lumber Co. of Charles City Iowa, will relocate with his wife and four children near March 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
W. H. Norton
Ray A. Conrad
Harold Chapman
Fredden Lumber Co
Charles City
Iowa
School City Caucus Nominees for Board of Education
Four candidates were nominated for the Board of Education at the School Caucus held Tuesday evening February 26 in the High School Auditorium. Jim Majors Calmer Herrmann Orville Eikenhorst and Dan Armbruster were named. City Caucus nominees from the North and South wards were Bob Mills and Earl Watts respectively, holding those offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Jim Majors
Calmer Herrmann
Orville Eikenhorst
Dan Armbruster
Lissen
Bob Mills
North Ward
Earl Watts
South Ward
Lynn Anderson Honors at Capping Ceremony
Bryan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing Lincoln held a capping ceremony at First Methodist Church on Sunday February 24. Thirty nine students completed six months of the three year course and two men were recognized, including Lynn LeMoyne Anderson of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan Memorial Hospital
Lincoln
First Methodist Church
Lynn LeMoyne Anderson
LeMoyne Anderson
Osceola
Farm Bureau Insurance picks top salesman at annual meeting
Richard Klein and colleagues attended the Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Nebraska annual meeting at the Hotel Cornhusker in Lincoln. Klein was named State Topper in the Casualty Contest while representing Polk and Butler counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Klein
Walter Berck
Oscar Imm
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Nebraska
Real Estate Transfers in Osceola and Tarble Addition
Real estate transfers include Ruth Eklund as conservator transferring east 100 feet of south 75 feet of Lot 4, Block 5 Original Town to Audrey M Wescoat. Richard J Cook and wife transfer Lots 5 and 6 Block 1 Tarble’s Addition to Arthur Shockey and wife. Shelby Albert Ryan and wife transfer Lot 5 Block 6 Original Town to Alfred O Yungdahl and wife. Martha B Swanson and husband transfer SE 1/4 28-14-3 to Carl W Johnson and Richard T Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Eklund
Audrey M. Wescoat
Osceola
Richard J. Cook
Arthur Shockey
Tarble
Shelby Albert Ryan
Alfred O. Yungdahl
Martha B. Swanson
Husb
Carl W. Johnson
Richard T. Johnson
Alvin Cerny Jr Weekend Visit Highlights Omaha School
Alvin Cerny Jr of J. P. Lord School in Omaha spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs Alvin Cerny and with Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Cerny Jr
J. P. Lord School
Omaha
Alvin Cerny
Paul
Obituary Notices From Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Obituary notices list multiple deaths and mourning entries for residents across Osceola Stromsburg Rising City Silver Creek Benedict Gresham Shelby Osceola and surrounding areas including Linda Helmut Henry Kumpf Emma Ericson Edna Anderson Gertrude Richert Philip Kaczor Walter Harbour Oscar Bauer John Thompson Jessie Gooden Hattie Newman and others with varying city ties and initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ericson
Stromsburg
Irvin Jones
Osceola
Karen Kay Rupe
George Wright
Edna Anderson
Bryan Euse
Shelby
Gertrude Richert
Gresham
Philip Kaczor
Walter Harbour
Oscar Bauer
Rising City
Howard Sundberg
Weston Burgess
Hermina Kant
Benedict
Elmer Way
Donald Ellison
Leslie J. Johnson
Silver Creek
Lisa Andreasen
John Thompson
George Geier
Clarence Austin
Frank Gembica
Anna Styskal
Jessie Gooden
Hattie Newman
Joseph Drovwal
Mother-Daughter Banquet Honors Mothers at Osceola Church
The Osceola Methodist Church hosted a Mother-Daughter Banquet on February 21 with 185 attendees including mothers daughters grandmothers and guests. Mrs. Helen Inness led the program with Michelle Snodgrass and Mrs. Robert Mills gave a toast. awards were presented by Mrs. Ray Hawkins. performances by the Girls Trio and Ceva Carlson accompanied by Mrs. Robert Wieseman. Mrs. Arthur Johnson of Columbus spoke. carnations were awarded to several attendees including Brenda the four generation participant, 87 year old Mrs. Mabel Gilmor, and others with the most daughters or farthest distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Methodist Church
Helen Inness
Michelle Snodgrass
Robert Mills
Ray Hawkins
Robert Wieseman
Ceva Carlson
Arthur Johnson
Columbus
John Gustafson
Morris Richards
Rex Fusby
Brenda
Mabel Gilmor
LeRoy Rein
Mmes
Robert Grossnicklaus
Mike Snodgrass
County Court Night Speeding and Driving Offenses
In County Court several drivers from multiple states were fined for speeding and related offenses. Names include Leo A Rau Columbus Roy A Bye Kearney George P Remmers Garrison and others with speeds from 58 to 80 mph and penalties ranging from 11 to 100 dollars plus costs. One case notes a drunken driving charge with a six month jail term and license suspension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo A. Rau
Columbus
Roy A. Bye
Kearney
George P. Remmers
Garrison
Andy T. Widholm
Gothenburg
Donald E. Wilton
Minnesota
Robert V. Otradovsky
Bellwood
Leland F. Bruckner
Shelby
Warren C. Helgesen
Omaha
Joe S. Panowicz
James A. Preister
Lindsay
Lanny L. Preston
Arnold
Jerry A. Mangels
Plattsmouth
George W. Wheeler
Illinois
Delores L. Weident
Clayton L. Brindley
Wayne
James J. Jackson
Canada
Bloodmobile Blood Drive Reminder At Osceola High School
A bloodmobile drive at Osceola High School Auditorium on March 4 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call Mrs. Dwight Bush at 747-4957 if you wish to donate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola High School
Dwight Bush
Betty Majors Named Polk County Easter Seals Chair
Dr. Marshall S. Hiskey president of the Nebraska Society for Crippled Children and Adults and Easter Seal Society announced county and area chairmen for the annual appeal. Polk County chair is Mrs. Betty Majors of Osceola. The 1963 campaign runs March 7 to April 14. In 1962 Easter Seals provided rehabilitative care to 628 crippled and disabled Nebraskans and over 36,000 children were tested for hearing deficiencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall S. Hiskey
Lincoln
Nebraska Society For Crippled Children
Easter Seal Society
of County
Polk County
Betty Majors
Osceola
Nebraska
Cotter Promoted To Pfc After Marine School Graduation
Mike Cotter recently graduated from Marine Sea School in Portsmouth Virginia and was promoted to Private First Class He is assigned to the USS Independence one of the largest ships in the world He is the son of Mrs Marian Cotter of Osceola
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Cotter
Marine Sea School
Portsmouth
U.S.S. Independence
Marian Cotter
Osceola
Working Gals 4-H Club Meets With New President
The Working Gals 4 H club met at Connie Richards home on February 16 with Jane Dunn presiding. Members ordered the 4 H flag and the United States flag and planned secret sisters. Kathy Wyman demonstrated butterscotch pudding and Ann Dunn demonstrated sewing. Mrs Richards and Connie served lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Dunn
Gals
Connie Richards
Jane Dunn
United States
Kathy Wyman
Ann Dunn
Mrs. Richards
Connie
Clover Club Holds First Meeting and Elects Officers
Clover Club met February 19 at Jackie Tindall's home with new members Dick Wyman and Kurt Anderson. Gary Garey showed two films. minutes were approved and officers elected: Lee Boden president Kay Niemeier vice president Vivian Carlson secretary Johnny Nelson news reporter. Lunch by Mrs. Tindall followed. Next meeting at Mike Anderson's home on March 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Clover Club
Jackie Tindall
Dick Wyman
Kurt Anderson
Gary B. Garey
Lee Boden
Kay Niemeier
Vivian Carlson
Johnny Nelson
Tindall
Mike Anderson
Top Notchers Group B elects officers at Jones home
The Top Notchers Group B met February 21 at the Douglas and Delmar Jones home to organize for the new year. Officers elected include Arlette Johnson as President, Carol Jones as Secretary, and Galen Wiser as News Reporter. A new member, Keith Peterson, joined. A film is planned for March 7 at the Carol and Rodney Jones residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas
Delmar Jones
Arlette Johnson
Carol Jones
Sec’y
Galen Wiser
Keith Peterson
Carol
Rodney Jones
Busy Bumble Bees Club Meeting Facts
The Busy Bumble Bees met at Lynda Gaedeke’s home on Saturday afternoon February 16 with all members present except one. President Patricia Dahmke opened the meeting. roll call cited favorite cake. Lessons on Broiled Hamburgers by Gaedeke and Dahmke. Secret Sister gift exchange. Leaders Glen Hendrickson and Laurence Meister received Valentine candy boxes. Next meeting March 12 at Sharon Meister’s home. Simmering Beef Stew lesson. Lunch with Valentine motif served by Lynda and her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Busy Bumble Bees
Lynda Gaedeke
Patricia Dahmke
Dolores Hendrickson
Sharon Meister
Glen Hendrickson
Laurence Meister
Valentine
Lynda
Sharon Kay Meister
Mrs. Morris Boden Crowned Nebraska Flying Farmers Queen
Mrs. Morris Boden of Osceola was crowned the Nebraska Flying Farmers and Ranchers State Queen at the 1963 convention in Kearney held February 22 and 23. Attendees included guests from Iowa South Dakota Kansas Colorado and Minnesota and featured Elaine Hash International Flying Farmer Queen 1963 and speaker Bill Piper of Piper Aircraft Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Nebraska
Morris Boden
Nebraska Flying Farmers and Ranchers
Kearney
Iowa
South Dakota
Kansas
Colorado
Minnesota
Elaine Hash
Arizona
Bill Piper
Piper Aircraft Co
Osceola
C. R. Carlson
Silver Creek
Robert Dickson
Stromsburg
Craven Stream
Gresham
Mangelsen Named Outstanding Young Farmer in Columbus
Victor L. Mangelsen wins the Outstanding Young Farmer honor in Columbus chosen from six candidates for progress in agriculture, conservation, and community service. He runs a 320 acre Osceola area farm operated by his mother Mrs. Ina Mangelsen and plans to contend for state honors at a March 3 Crete banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor L. Mangelsen
Columbus
Village News Highlights From Osceola Community Circle
Mrs. Alice Rasp reports a busy week with Brownie group 283 and Lutheran Church visitors. New guests Bill Shostrom and May Johnston arrive while local residents and visitors share music, birthday celebrations, and connections from Lincoln to Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Rasp
Brownie Group 283
Osceola
Dan Armbruster
Orval Eikenhorst
the Lutheran Church
Bill Shostrom
Stromsburg
May Johnston
Willits
Lloyd Crouse
Wichita
Kansas
Sam
Dan Fredrickson
Gresham
Sargent
Nebr
Lincoln
McCool
Beaver Crossing
Ulysses
Ruth Copeland
Verna Hoffer
Clarks
May
Warren
Boyd
Milan Hanquist
le Vail Schnirl
Harry Lees
H. S. Eklund
Albert Ryan
Messrs
Mmes
Ford C. Bond
Chas
Lockard
Clarence Anderson
M. A. Mills
Sam Crouse
Shelton
Kepners Return From Month in Arizona
Mr and Mrs Raymond Kepner arrived home Saturday after spending the past month in Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Kepner
Arizona
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sabin
Carlson and Dunn
Lynn Anderson
R. Klein, Topins
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Helmut Linda
Cotter
Mrs. Morris Boden
V. Mangelsen
Village News
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