Lions Club Social Evening at Clarks Room
The Clarks Lions Club held a social evening with eight tables of pitch furnishing the entertainment. Mrs. Floyd Rice led ladies with high score, followed by Mrs. Frank Schuldt. Ed Bergman topped the men, Vernon Wendt second. Jim Januelwicz won the men’s drawing, Mrs. John Carter the women’s. Host committee were Mr. and Mrs. Otto Dittmer, Mr. and Mrs. Vern Hayes and Mr. and Mrs. Carmine Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Clarks Lions Club
Floyd Rice
Frank Schuldt
Ed Bergman
Vernon Wendt
Jim Januelwicz
John Carter
Otto Dittmer
Vern Hayes
Carmine Peck
Mrs Pritts Dies at 90 in Clarks
Mrs Bella Pritts died January 14 at her daughter’s home in Clarks at age 90. She is survived by two daughters, four grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and a sister. Funeral services were held January 16 at the Guide Rock Christian church with burial at Guide Rock Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Bella Pritts
Frank Sweet
Perry Barneson
Red Cloud
Christian Church
Guide Rock
Clarks Captures Goldenrod Victory Over Polk Cubs
Clarks defeats Polk Cubs by 2 points at home in a long awaited Goldenrod Conference win. Matt Shensey leads with 26, Dennis Van Pelt 16, Ferguson 13, Clark 12 as Clarks ends a five year skid against Polk. Final 72-70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Goldenrod
Polk Cubs
Bombers
Cubs
Polk
Cracks
Matt Shonsey
Dennis van Pelt
Mike Ferguson
Jim Clark
Tony Douglas
Bob Douglas
Clarks Bombers
Silver Creek Tigercats
Tigers
S. Creek
Silver Creek
Matt Shensey
Farm program meeting set for January 24 in Merrick County
Clarks county wide meeting scheduled for January 24 at 2 p m in the 4 H building Merrick County fairgrounds to explain this year farm programs Hans Jensen Nebraska ASC committee chair and state office member Glenn Umberger will present program provisions Merrick County Committee invites producers to attend coffee and donuts served after the session courtesy of Central City Chamber of Commerce
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Merrick County Fair Grounds
Hans Jensen
Nebraska Asc
Glenn Umberger
State Office
Merrick County
Central City
Clarks Volleyball Team Tops Silver Creek In Three Games
The Clarks Bomberettes volleyball squad defeated Silver Creek in three straight games. Scores were 11 6 in the first, 12 9 in the second, and 15 4 in the third. Mrs Hubert Burruss, a Central City Rebekah lodge staffer, traveled to Osceola Wednesday to install officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bomberettes
Clarks
Silver Creek
Bomberetts
Hubert Burruss
Central City
Rebekah Lodge
Osceola
Rebekah
Olk
Funeral rites held for longtime Clarks resident Pete Gaver
Pete Gaver 62 died after a one day illness at St. Francis Hospital Grand Island. Funeral at St. Peter's Catholic Church Clarks officiated by Rev Richard Wolbach. Burial in Clarks cemetery. Survivors include brothers Henry Paul and four sisters in Duncan Columbus Silver Creek and Omaha. He was a carpenter and member of St Peter's church and Holy Name Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Gaver
St. Francis Hospital
Grand Island
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Clarks
Richard Wolbach
William Douglas
Ben B. Zoucha
John Hannappel
Henry A. Galus
Adrian Zoucha
Leonard Kiolbasa
Peter Gaver
Platte County
Joseph
Agatha Zoucha Gaver
St. Peter’s Church
Holy Name Society
Henry and
Paul
Andrew
Kathryn) Danielski
Duncan
Edwin
Josephine) Sliva
William Fosbury longtime resident dies at 87 in Ashland
William Jayne Fosbury born October 8 1878 near Axtell Nebraska died at Ash Manor Nursing Home Ashland on December 12 aged 87. He graduated from Kearney High School earned a BA from Nebraska Wesleyan 1903 and taught in Hickman and North Loup where he was superintendent. He served in the Philippines as a supervisory teacher from 1906 to 1909 and then traveled Asia Africa and Europe. He married Mamie Buckley in October 1905 and settled in Clarks where he ran a furniture business for more than 50 years and served as mortician for 40 years. He was active in civic affairs and the Clarks Methodist Church. Survived by wife Mamie daughter Evelyn Lincoln son Walter Houston Texas brother Robert Lincoln sister Mrs Pearl White Fairfield and two grandchildren. Funeral at Clarks Methodist Church officiated by Rev Walter Neth and Rev Josephine Scahill with burial in Clarks Cemetery. Pallbearers named.
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William Jayne Fosbury
Kearney Co
Axtell
Ash Manor
Ashland
Dan
Kearney
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Hickman
North Loup
United States
Philippines
Asia
Africa
Europe
Mamie Buckley
Calloway
Clarks
Clarks Methodist Church
Evelyn
Lincoln
Walter
Houston
Tex
Robert of
Pearl White
Fairfield
Walter Neth
Josephine Scahill
Clarks Cemetery
Gerald Scholl
Jack Wilson
Ronald Glasser
Art Schlondorf
Paul Engel
Fritz Bender
Leroy Dexter
Ralph Glasser
Robert Lindahl
Clark Williams
Church and chapel schedules in Clarks and surrounding parishes
The notice lists service times and activities for Methodist Church under Mrs Josephine Scahill, Pierce Chapel, and Congregational Church with Rev. Bernard Niekerk. St Peters Catholic Church details regular Masses from October through May, summer changes, daily Mass time, and Saturday confessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Niekerk
St. Peters Catholic Church
Richard A. Wolbach
Research Club Meets January 13 at Schlondorf Home
The Research Club gathered January 13 at Mrs. Art Schlondorf’s home with Mrs. Elywn Craig as program leader. Her topic Todays World covered Viet Nam with historical and geographical facts. February plans include Mrs. Frank Schuldt hosting and Mrs. Eve Daley giving a book review, followed by social hour and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Research Club
Art Schlondorf
Elywn Craig
Viet Nam
Frank Schuldt
Eve Daley
Hoffer Rites Held in Clarks for Van James Hoffer
Funeral services for Van James Hoffer were held Tuesday January 17 at Clarks Methodist Church with Rev. Mrs. Josephine Scahill officiating. Pallbearers included Burdette Church and others. Burial followed at Hoffer Cemetery Hackberry Community. Hoffer born November 14 1887 died January 15 1966 aged 78. Survived by wife Jenny Viola Wilcox and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E
Rio Dell
Calif
Iola Crisman
Jessie M. Morrison
Burbank
Victor
Clarks
Charlie C
Community Socials and Visits Span Nebraska Towns
Local families and visitors from Clay, Polk, Butler, and surrounding areas hold weekend and weekday gatherings. Names include Wurtzel, Larson, Jas ber, Dittmer, Kahler, Strasburg, and Lindstrom among others visiting in Grand Island Columbus Silver Creek Central City Benedict Lincoln Omaha and Denver. Conversations note hospital stays, travel plans, stock shows, and a firemen soup supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks Methodist
Kohl Sale
H. L. Wurtzel
M. A. Larson
Grand Island
Larson
California
Don Rice
Palmer
Art Wisers
Geo. Paulson
Columbus
Oscar Andersons
Myron Barker
Silver Creek
Lonnie Patterson
Cindy
Lester
Danny
Gilter
Glenn Colby
Otto
E. M. Jacobsen
Anna Strobelin
Dennis Jasper
Otto Dittmer
Leroy Geier
George Geier
Bill Lee
Albion
Paul Alferts
Fullerton
Hayes Randall
Raymond Dittmer
Jim Dittmer
Robyne
Leslie Kohlhofs
Harold Ostrander
Benedict
Richard Friedrichsens
Denver
Wm. Kingsleys
Central City
Robert Schlondorfs
Fred Swedenberg
Herbert Adams
Johnny Worrel
Lincoln
Frances Jordan
Omaha
Ryan
Royce Dexter
Ellen Sloan
George Sweet Home
Glen Thomas
Mike Harris
Coop
Ed Arneys
van Bus
Don Person
Marie Church
Art Lamberts
Roger
Stromsburg
Don Kellys
Ron
York
Rodney Pollard
Kearney
Warren Kennedy
Bill Douglas
Bill Kohlhof
Jack Jones
Clarks
Weekend social notes and funeral attendees in Nebraska towns
The report lists local visitors and guests including the Wurtzes at Bill Kohl’s, Meta Key visiting Elm Creek and meeting Hans Kokjer and his wife, and a group from Funk traveling to Sidney for a Kokjer wedding. It covers Goodwill truck dates, funeral attendance for Mrs. Bella Pritts at Guide Rock, and visits in Omaha Grand Island Central City Silver Creek and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Gleim
Osceola
Art Schlondorf
Joe Monson
Orlando
Fla
LaMoyne Darnall
Alma Nantke
Ashelford
Central City
Vernie Hoffer
John Gunnerson
Virgil Bayne
Bill Booth
Ft. Leonardwood
Wesley Swedenburgs
Stromsburg
Ralph
Fred Swedenburg
Art Swedenburg
Art
Joe Ehn
George Toman
Omaha
Allen Pecks
Vern Hayes
Jerry Schutte
George Schuttes
H. L. Wurtzes
Bill Kohl
Meta Key
Elm Creek
Hans Kokjers
Funk
Sidney
Thomas Kokjer
Thomas L. Kokjer
Clarks
Frank Sweets
Bill Dexter
J. Truesdells
Bella Pritts
Jack Whites
Silver Creek
Frank Schuldt
Longtime Union Pacific employee Harry Key 62 dies
Harry E. Key, 62, of Grand Island, a veteran UP employee, died after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Livingston-Sondermann Funeral Home with Rev. James Chubb officiating. Burial in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Key, born January 16, 1903, worked from brakeman to conductor, married Hilda Mueller in 1931, and was active in church and railway organizations. He is survived by his widow and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarks
Harry E. Key
Grand Island
Union Pacific
Livingston-Sondermann
James Chubb
Westlawn Memorial Park
Mr. Key
Fred Key
Clarks High School
Western Union
Hilda Mueller
Clearwater
Key
Trinity Methodist Church
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Union Pacific Old Timers Club
Arl
Elburn
Inl
Newlyweds Honored With Surprise Party In S4 District
Ten couples hosted a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Floyd Frizzell on Sunday evening. Guests brought lunch and gave cash gifts while the group played cards. Attendees included Bill Wyman Ted Wyman Johnny Carlson Herman Carlson and Donald Schippareil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leona Imhoff
Floyd Frizzell
Frizzells
Mmes
Bill Wyman
Ted Wyman
Johnnie Carlson
Herman Carlson
Donald Schippareil
Donn Atkinson
Columbus
John Wyman
Maple Leaf Club
Joe Schott
Osceola
Lottie Gay
Central City
Vern McCormick
Bill Imhoff
Allen Kresha
Frank Stanczyk
Omaha
Bennie Swertzic
Dominic Swertzic
the Swertzies
Lloyd Oseka
Two couples join CCA tour as jet trips unfold
The Raymond D Johnsons and the Severt Oquists flew from Omaha to St Petersburg Florida for a CCA tour. Many local families visited relatives and friends in nearby towns for birthdays, dinners, and gatherings through the week, with several Sunday dinners and afternoon visits noted among the Johnson and Hanquist circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Johnson
Raymond D. Johnsons
Severt Oquists
Omaha
St. Petersburg
Fla
CCA
David and
Walter
Potters receive Friday visitors and church notes
Local social notes detail visits to the Potter family of Luther and Columbus area, including the Ostransky and Luschinger households. St. Andrew Church Altar Society met with eleven members and three guests, Bunco prizes awarded, and other Sunday visits across Osceola and Genoa contexts. Lawrence Leimser attended Mike Prososki farm sale near Genoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hahn
Fred Ostransky
Springfield
Frank Ostransky
LeRoy
Yutan
Luther Potter
Raymond Luschinger
St. Marys Hospital
Larry Augustine
John Hahn
Mildred
Fred Bernt
St. Andrew Church
Altar Society
Marvin Bernt
Adolph Kresha
Father O’ Leary
Bunco
Paulina Bernt
Adolph Kresha Winnin
Conrad Kropatsc
Bernard Korger
Adolph Oehme
Brainard
Emma Tlamka
Richard Kropatsch
Leo Kreshas
St. Vincent
Osceola
K.c’s
Conrad Kropatsches
Carl Tschauners
Gail
Columbus
Carl Bollig
Carroll Hahns
Danny Adkisson
Ronald Stempeks
Allyn Leimser
Allyn Leimsers
Josephine Bates
Bates
Grand Island
Leimser
Lawrence Leimser
Mike Prososki
Genoa
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Lions Club
Pritts
Harold Dexter
Vernie Lock
Linda Boroviak
Dexter
Boroviak
Genelle Schott
Larry Wieseman
Shelby
Bill Ferris
R. W. Carlin
Neb
Bob’s Auto Parts
Robert L. Beck
Rt. J Clarks
Nebraska
Wilma Mustard
Clarks Post Office
Vern Smith
W. H. Kohl
George Paulson
Ethel Richards
Litzenberg Memorial Hospital
Fred Gerber
C. P. Habig
Robert Strickland
Annapolis Naval Academy
Richard
Cedar Rapids
Richard Olson
Daniel Mark
Clarks Locals
Lawrence Kuhn
Dwight Strobel
P. W. Aker
Jill Paulson
Craig
Pam Swedenburg
Jay R. Burrusses
St Hoffers
Mountain View
Max Crisman
Rio del
van Hoffer
Fritz Engel
William Fosbury
DR. Shaw Little
Yim Jacobi
Prop
Church News
the Methodist Church
Church School
Pierce Chapel
Clarks News
Harry Key
Anna Koza
Alvin Swertzie
Janea
Mark
Gayle
Jack Wilhelmy
Ted
Tommie
Tiandra Wyman
Jackie Carter
Henry
Art Schipporeit
Donald Schipporeit
Methodist Church
Bill
Bob Wymans
Robert Tooker
Darrell Atkinson
Jack Burger
Ekstrom
Myron Jones
Ronald Sarow
Ronald Sarows
Christiana Sarow
Laurence
Joe Schinzels
Seward
Dennis Johnson
Robert Willitses
Leslie Adelsons
Debbie Larson
Roger Hanquist
Polk-Clarks
Ronald Sarons
Oscar Joneses
William Larsons
Rolland Ekstrom
Ruth
Lester Gestrine
Frank Oquist
Raymond Gestrines
Martin Gestrine
Lone Star News
Potters
Wegner Monument CO
Nebr
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