Osceola Varsity Tops Aurora Reserves In Close Comeback
Osceola varsity edge Aurora 53 51 as Ransom fires a 30 foot winner with five seconds left after a tense fourth quarter. Reserves drop 63 51 to Aurora, while Tuesday split with Fullerton, reserves winning 49 42 and varsity losing 59 65.
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Osceola
Aurora
Silver Creek
Varsity
Richards
Faining
Dinges
Rein
Ransom
Wieseman
Cottera
Rereserves
Fullerton
Roger Watts to Operate New Texaco Station Omaha
A Texaco station at 51st and L Sts on the new Interstate Highway in Omaha opened January 6 with Roger Watts as operator. Watts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Watts, has been in Omaha the past month attending school to prepare for the job.
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Texaco
51St and
L St
Omaha
Roger Watts
Roger
Walter Watts
Boehner Seeks CPPD Fifth District Director Post
Harold Boehner files for the Consumers Public Power District fifth district director. His name appears on the May 10 primary ballot with the top two vote-getters to advance to the November general. The district covers York Polk Seward Hamilton Butler Clay Fillmore Saline Nuckolls Thayer and parts of surrounding counties.
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Harold Boehner
Consumers Public Power District
Boehner
CPPD
York
Iowa - Nebraska Light and Power Co
Consumers
Osceola Feed Mill Installs New 60 Foot Truck Scale
Tom Hofbauer of the Osceola Feed Mill and Elevator says the new 60 foot truck scale is a big improvement. The addition will enable them to handle most trucks efficiently at the elevator.
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Tom Hofbauer
Osceola
Busy Belles Extension Club Meeting Notes
The Busy Belles Extension Club gathered at Mrs. John Gabel's home on January 6 at 2:00 p m with 11 members and one visitor Mrs. Max Gabel. Mrs. Victor Manglesen led a lesson on hats as members made and styled their own hats. A prize went to Mrs. Paul Meister. Lunch was served by Mrs. John Gabel.
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Belles Extension Club
John Gabel
Victor Manglesen
Max Gabel
Edgar Klein
Paul Meister
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Briefs
A list of patient names and associated towns appears under hospital notices including Silver Creek Osceola Stromsburg Polk and Rising City. The compilation lists numerous patients and spouses with no further details on conditions or outcomes.
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Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Osceola Project Club meets with Mrs. Fred Bond on Tuesday January 19. American Legion Auxiliary leader announces no January meeting. Wesley Chapel Club gathers Wednesday January 20 with Mrs. Tom Schmoker and Mrs. Alice Hennings assisting. WCTU meets Thursday January 21 at 2:00 p.m. with Lulu Hendrickson. Hospital Auxiliary convenes Monday January 18 at 8:00 p.m. in the hospital dining room. Lions Club meets Wednesday January 20 at noon at the L and M Cafe. Stoner Club meets Wednesday January 20 with Mrs. Si Cook. Maple Leaf Club holds Thursday January 14 at 2:00 p.m. with Mrs. Joe Schott.
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Osceola Project Club
Fred Bond
American Legion Auxiliary
Wesley Chapel Club
Tom Schmoker
Alice Hennings
WCTU
Lulu Hendrickson
Hospital Auxiliary
Hospital
Lions Club
Stoner Club
Si Cook
Maple Leaf Club
Joe Schott
Osceola Chamber appoints officers and committees
Mike Snodgrass, newly elected president of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce, announces the year’s officers and committee chairs. Names listed include secretary Sheldon Bond and committees for Christmas decoration, activities, closing, business promotion, welcoming, out of town membership, and roads with respective chairmen.
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Mike Snodgrass
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Sheldon Bond
Glenn Green
Bill Zedicher
Dale Nahrstedt
L. Bowe
Bob Sigler, Jr
Dean Buffington
Martin Roberts
Theo Hanson
John Osenbaugh
Bob Kelley
Marlin Johnson
Jay McDonald
Raymond Kepner
Gerhardt Ahrens
Don Waterman
Fred Bond
Matt Anderson
Chris Dahmke
Harry Lees
W. H. Norton
Chas. Cejka
Dwight Bush
Sam Crouse
Clyde Smith
Don Byers
Osceola Hosts Men’s Bowling Tournament Kickoff
The Osceola men's bowling tournament began January 8 with 30 teams, 50 doubles, 82 singles, and 51 all events. The event runs until January 17 and results will be published next week.
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Osceola
Exeter couple dine with local Green family
Mr and Mrs James Loukota of Exeter were Sunday dinner and afternoon guests of Mr and Mrs Glenn Green and family.
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James Loukota
Exeter
Glenn Green
Agricultural Research Foundation Formed by Farm Bureau
Nebraska Farm Bureau announces the creation of the Agricultural Research Foundation Inc by the board to fund independent research aligned with policy resolutions. The first project will assess feasibility of producing alcohol from agricultural products through voluntary donor support and accountable management.
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Research Foundation Inc
Farm Bureau
Charles Marshall
Nebraska Farm Bureau Federation
Agricultural Research Foundation, Inc
Nebraska
House of Delegates
Marshall
Harry Croisant Dies In Omaha Rites Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday January 9 at the E.U.B. Church in Shelby for Harry Croisant a 61 year old who died Wednesday in an Omaha hospital. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery.
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Harry Croisant
Omaha
E.U.B
Shelby
Kepner Attends International Christian Conference in Ohio
William R. Kepner Jr. of Osceola returned from the eighteenth ecumenical student conference in Athens Ohio where 3609 students from global cultures gathered December 27 to January 2. Sponsored by the National Student Christian Federation, it featured Bible study daily expositions by Bishop Lesslie Newbigin and speakers including Kermit Eby Bola Ige Richard Shaull Harry Daniel and Martin Luther King. Kepner attended representing Wesley House on the University of Nebraska campus.
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William R
Bill) Kepner, Jr
Osceola
University of Nebraska
Athens
Ohio
Commission On World Mission
National Student Christian Federation
Christian World Mission
Lesslie Newbigin
International Missionary Council
Kermit Eby
University of Chicago
Bola Ige
Nigeria
Richard Shaull
Brazil
Harry Daniel
India
Martin Luther King
Montgomery
Ala
Happy Helpers 4-H Elects Officers for 1960
The Happy Helpers 4-H Club met at Kathy Eikenhorst's home on December 30. Offier elections yielded President Carole Sterup Vice President Kathy Eikenhorst Secretary Cheryl McKeag News Reporter Barbara Klingman. Baby Sitting chosen as the starting project. The afternoon included games and exchanging Christmas gifts.
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Happy Helpers 4-H
Kathy Eikenhorst
Carole Sterup
Cheryl McKeag
Barbara Klingman
Local Social Roundup from Rising City and Chicago Visit
Mrs Verland Bauer and children of Rising City spent Saturday with Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn. Mr and Mrs E C Schott were Sunday callers in the Dunn home. P E O met Monday with Mrs Maud Nuquist. Mr and Mrs Raymond Kepner visited the Furniture Market in Chicago from Wednesday to Sunday. Mrs Edith Heilman and sister Miss Ethel Gramly were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Maud Nuquist.
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Verland Bauer
Rising City
Fred Dunn
E. C. Schott
Dunn
Raymond Kepner
Chicago
Edith Heilman
Ethel Gramly
Maud Nuquist
Democrats and Republicans Trade Barbs Over 1960 Blueprint
In Lincoln the Democratic and Republican parties clash over the 1960 blueprint. Charles Thone of Lincoln presents GOP aims including a constitutional convention and revenue shifts. Dems call Thone’s stance aligned with Gov. Brooks while faulting his “bossism” charge against Bernard Boyle. Polio, teen driver laws, and education funding also loom as Nebraska eyes policy shifts.
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Lincoln
Charles Thone
Thone
GOP
Nebraska
Ralph G. Brooks
Bernard Boyle
Omaha
Boyle
Russell Hanson
Newcastle
Hanson
Don Ross
State Highway Department
Bowling League Standings For Last Week Released
High team series were led by Superflames and Bobby Pins with 1944 and 1831 respectively. Ink Spots also posted a strong 1831 as part of the weekly standings in the local bowling league.
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Jack & Jill Ahechse Heeeraeen
Wobig’ S
Sinclair Ser
Blackbirds
Ned’s
Bush’s Whens
Sdren Skenad
Greenbacks
Ink Spots
Roy’s Wreckers
Hobeeey
R. Conrad
E. Cerny
M. Smith
P L S Basis Adopted By A S C Committees For 1960
Nebraska ASC committees have adopted the PLS basis for 1960 seed payments with more counties to follow. A Grass Information Meeting will explain PLS content and seed buying savings. The event opens January 14 at 7 30 pm near Polk with colored slides and a talk by Laverne Peterson of the First National Bank of York.
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ASC
Nebraska
P.L.S
Jim Wilson
Polk
Laverne Peterson
First National Bank of York
Osceola Polio Benefit Basketball Game Set
The Osceola Lions Club and Osceola Chamber of Commerce sponsor a charity basketball game on Wednesday January 27 at 8 pm in the High School Auditorium. Admission is free with a voluntary March of Dimes contribution. Osceola students perform numbers and refreshments will be sold. Local businessmen may join by contacting Mike Snodgrass Gary Garey or Bernie Gissler.
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Osceola Lions Club
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
Mike Snodgrass
Gary Garey
Bernie Gissler
Steeple Files For Polk County Judge Seat
J. E. Steeple filed this week for the office of County Judge. A Polk County resident for 37 years he ran a retail store in Osceola for over 35 years. He retired in August 1958 and was appointed to the County Judge post the same month for the remainder of the term on recommendation of the Polk County Bar Association.
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J. E Steeple
Polk County
Osceola
Polk County Bar Association
Balace
Teen-Agers Launch Polk County March of Dimes Campaign
Polk County teens kicked off the March of Dimes drive with a film shown by Mrs. Edith Heilman and speeches by Judy Koehler and Avis Waller. An executive meeting at Polk High School included two student representatives from each school to plan community projects and a county-wide push for 1960.
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Polk County
Edith Heilman
Judy Koehler
Avis Waller
Osceola
Annette Watts
Maury Ransom
Stromsburg
Judy Hendren
Gary Waller
Polk
Edith Otte
Judy Adelson
Shelby
Patricia White
Carol Albers
March of Dimes
Lions Club W canvass for March of Dimes
Lions Club members plan a house to house canvass for March of Dimes donations from January 18 to January 26. They call on the public to support efforts against birth defects and arthritis, continuing the fight against crippling disease.
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March of Dimes
Lions Clan
Birth Announcements for Janna Rae Diane Marie William Allen and Renee Jean
Janna Rae Conrad born January 11 in Sioux Falls to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Conrad weighing 6 pounds 4 ounces. Diane Marie Rhodes born January 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Rhodes of Thayer weighing 6 pounds 1 ounce. William Allen Carlstrom born January 5 to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Carlstrom of Polk weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. Renee Jean Whitmore born January 3 to Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Whitmore of Surprise weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces.
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George Geier
Silver Creek
John Carlson
Stromsburg
Robert Bryan
Eugene Rhodes
Thayer
Linda Taylor
Gilbert Lampshire
Polk
Raymond Whitmore
Surprise
Lynn Anderson
Osceola
Silver
Erwin Anderson
Carl Carlstrom
Lena Bryan
Gail Gonnerman
Gresham
Emma E. Anderson
James Hayhurst
Davi City
Helen Kubicek
Sheib
Danial Vrbka
Rising City
Delores Lindblade
Clarence Coffin
Shelby
Millie Comfort
David Tilley
August Anderson
Stromsbur
S. W. Calhoun
Mark Hendrickson
Si Creek
van Bush
Columbus
Melvin Engberg
Norse
Victor Hinze
Janna Rae
Jack Conrad
Sioux Falls
S. Oak
Diane Marie
William Allen
Renee Jean
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