Osceola Bulldogs take third in Goldenrod Tournament
Osceola, seeded fourth, earned third place in a tightly fought Goldenrod tournament. Larry Miley scored 20 for the Bulldogs in a loss to Stromsburg, then helped Osceola beat Genoa for third place while Headlee contributed solid guard work. Burg edged Polk in the final to claim the title as Headlee and Miley earned all tournament honors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Bulldogs
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Bulldogs
Palmer
Eikenhorst
Headlee
Johnson
Dozier
Poetate
Gabriel
Roberts
Studley
Gondringer
Buffington
Schmoker
Genoa
Polk
Clarks
Bartek
Burg
Dave Anderson
Viking
Osceola
Larry Miley
Miley
Osceola—Burg
Bos Johnson
Studley Een
Osc
Miley Sos
Cubs
Steve Headlee
Ken Sipes
Benefit Game for March of Dimes at School Auditorium
A February 6 charity basketball game at the school auditorium features the undefeated teachers facing the local Lions and helpers. A 15 minute film titled Invitation plays at halftime and a free will offering will be collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
March of Dimes
Polk County leaders attend Aurora meeting with state senator
Polk representatives Henry Galus Oscar Imm and Ben Peterson joined State Senator Maurice Kremer in Aurora on Saturday January 26 for a Farm Bureau sponsored session. Other attendees from Polk Clay and Hamilton counties learned about current problems facing the state legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Galus
Oscar Imm
Ben Peterson
Polk
Maurice Kremer
Aurora
Farm Bureau
Clay
Hamilton
Fire Destroys Lewis Home in Osceola Area
Firemen from Osceola and Stromsburg battled a blaze at the Cordell Lewis farm 2 miles south 10 miles west of the junction of Highways 30A 92 81. Officials say a faulty chimney likely started the fire which destroyed the house and most contents, with damage around 10000 dollars. The Lewis family, away at the time, returned to see smoke pouring from the eaves and saved only a few items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Stromsburg
Cordell Lewis Farm
Lewis
Farmers Co op Grain Company meeting notes savings to patrons
The annual meeting on Tuesday January 2 reported $46 456 in savings returned to patrons. Refunds on grain sold 5 5 cents per bushel and on grain bought 2 6 cents. Interest on stock 5 5 percent and merchandise refunds 8 5 percent. Walter Jones elected to the Board. Guild ford Bryan retired after five years. Ray mond Sedlak completed sixteenth year as manager. Local entertainment and lunch followed by church group tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Co-on Grain Company
Les Purdy
Farmers Union Co-on Elevator Federation of
Omaha
Gordon Grothe
Statex Farm Soil Service of
York
Walter Jones
Guildford Bryan
Maurice Watts, Sr
Morris Dunn
Otto Daum
Henry Buresh
Raymond Sedlak
Marsha Carlson
Cheryl McKeag
Ladies of St. Vincent’s Church
Solemn Requiem Mass for Clare Howe at St. Vincent's
Clare Elizabeth Howe born August 23, 1886 in Ironton Wisconsin died January 25 1963 in Holdrege after a short illness. Known as Mother Howe in Osceola she is survived by her son Father John Howe and sisters Nelle Howard Mary Ann Casey plus many relatives. A solemn requiem high mass was held at St Vincent Church Osceola with Bishop James Casey presiding and burial in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Elizabeth Howe
Ironton
Wisconsin
Holdrege
All Saints Catholic Church
Nelle Howard
St. Paul
Minnesota
Mary Ann Casey
Los Angeles
California
Eileen Howard
Milton Phelps
Terre Haute
Indiana
Edward McCarthy
Hillsboro
Edward Zalk
Wilmington
John Curtiss Howe
Osceola
Kepner Funeral Home
Father Howe
Conrad Marrama
Center
John Kean
Shelby
St. Vincent Church
Thomas McPhillips
Mitchell
South Dakota
Raphael Chonta
Leander Ketter
Brainard
James Casey
Lincoln
OHS Honor Roll Third Six Weeks
OHS lists student honor roll and honorable mention based on point thresholds. Seniors Sidney Dunn, Jerry Gondringer, Randy Studley, Nick Zedicher meet or exceed 12 points. Juniors and sophomores show multiple students with 12 to 17 points across various grade levels. Freshmen feature several 15 to 18 point recipients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Dunn
Jerry Gondringer
Randy Studley
Nick Zedicher
Chris Carlson
Eugene Prososki
Gary Ahlquist
Ricky Ekstrom
Bob Gabriel
Anita Lockard
Ronnie Lux
Cheryl McKeag
Carolyn Girard
Phylis Nyberg
Arlette Johnson
Leon Johnson
Jackie Rutter
Joe Eikenhorst
Steve Johnson
Beverly Wieseman
Julie Gullberg
Jack McCormick
Jim Peterson
Alan Umstead
Vivian Carlson
Janice Fischer
Donna Nelson
Kay Niemeier
Margaret Peterson
Barbara Bennett
Patty Dunn
Dick Bennett
Patricia Gonsier
Kathy Rodene
Mike Anderson
Kent Heckman - Shee
Janet Girard
Natalie Hahn Wins York Elks Leadership Contest
Natalie Hahn, a 17 year old Polk High senior and Polk County 4 H Queen, topped rival seniors Jackie Furst of York and Miriam Everts of Geneva High in the York Elks Leadership Contest. Hahn receives a 100 dollar prize, with runners up earning 50 and 25 dollar savings bonds as they submit winning brochures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natalie Hahn
York Elks
Natalie
Lloyd Hahn
Polk High School
Jackie Furst York
Miriam Everts
Geneva
York Area
Miss Hahn
Polk
American Legion Auxiliary
Girls State
Polk County
Gabriel Nominated for Air Force Academy in Osceola
Lester D. Gabriel, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Gabriel of Osceola, was named principal nominee for the United States Air Force Academy by Sen. Roman L. Hruska. Applicants must pass college entrance tests and meet physical standards. alternate nominees include Richard A. Strickland of Clarks for the Naval and Merchant Marine Academies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester D. Gabriel
Albert A. Gabriel
Osceola
United State Air Force Academy
Roman L. Hruska
Richard A. Strickland
Clarks
Robert J. Strickland
Naval Academy
Merchant Marine Academy
Osceola Chamber Ladies Night honors winner and plans
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce hosts Annual Ladies Night at the Lutheran Church with over 80 attendees. A $5 check to Mabel Thompson of Shelby honors the slogan contest winner "Our Goal to be The Forward Look in '63." Plans include a teachers versus Lions Club ball game, a film, and upcoming promotions by local banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Lutheran Church
Mabel Thompson
Shelby
Gary Garey
Chamber
Lions Club
Red Cross
Osceola
Dennis Scheer
Dan Armbruster
First National Bank
Bugbee
Alvin Christensen
Wauneta
Harold Klingman
Cleaners Win City Bowling Tourney in Osceola
Osceola Professional Cleaners won Osceola's City Bowling Tournament held January 19 20 26 and 27 at Lorre Lanes. The team total was 2910 with Wayne Stallings and Bill Bee taking doubles with 1230, Glenn Wobig winning singles 664 and Jim Brigham the all events title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Births in Temple City and Watertown Families
Birth notices report Donna Marie Peterson born January 27 in Temple City California to Richard and spouse. Anthony Paul Gabel born January 26 at Annie Jeffrey Hospital to Duane and spouse. Mark Allen Steele born January 28 at home to Merlin and spouse. Anthony weighed 8 pounds 2 ounces. Donna Marie 7 pounds 8% ounces. Mark 7 pounds 7 ounces.
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Peterson
Richard Peterson
Temple City
Calif
Donna Marie
Iler
John L. Tier
Watertown
S. D
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Gabel
Duane Gabel
Anthony Paul
Steele
Merlin Steele
Stromsburg
Mark Allen
Social Calendar Notes From Local Clubs
Entre Nous will meet Wednesday evening February 13 with Mrs. Dewey Sigler. N B B O Bridge Club will meet Tuesday February 5 with Mrs. Clyde Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Entre Nous
Dewey Sigler
N.B.B.O. Bridge Club
Clyde Smith
Farm-Home Day Rescheduled in Polk County Osceola
The Annual Farm and Home Day in Polk County, postponed January 22, is reset for February 4 in Osceola. The Muse Theatre hosts Mr. and Mrs. Earl Lester of Edison Nebraska with foreign work for Great Plains Wheat Corporation. Forenoon talks by Lee Lucas and Delbert Lane cover Swine Feeding and Minimum Tillage. Women’s session at the Methodist Church features Skin Care Make-Up by Ona Dean and Tin Craft by Virgil Norris. A free noon lunch is planned at the Methodist Church, courtesy of the Osceola Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola
Muse Theatre
Earl Lester
Edison
Nebraska
Great Plains Wheat Corporation
Lee Lucas
Delbert Lane
College of Agriculture
Methodist Church
Ona Dean
Avon Company
Virgil Norris
Columbus
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
Draftees Reminded to Register and January Induction
Prospective draftees must register with a Selective Service Board on or within five days after the 18th birthday. Registration remains required for all young men. Reserve or National Guard enlistment does not exempt. Leonard Charles Iwan was inducted on January 23. he is the son of Mrs. Rose Iwan of Osceola, per Local Board Elizabeth H. Pierson Clerk, L. B. No. 75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selective Service Board
National Guard
Leonard Charles Iwan
Armed Forces of the
United States
Rose Iwan
Osceola
Elizabeth H. Pierson
L. B
TAPS Dance Set for Feb 16
Miss Carol Pehrson announces 1963 March of Dimes King and Queen candidates Michelle Snodgrass Jerry Gondringer Annette Sward Nicky Richters Marcia Taddiken Gene Scholz Natalie Hahn Doug Sundberg The Annual TAPS dance will be at Osceola Grade School Auditorium Saturday evening Feb 16 from 7 30 to 11 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Pehrson
Polk County
Michelle Snodgrass
Jerry Gondringer
Osceola
Annette Sward
Nicky Richters
Stromsburg
Marcia Taddiken
Gene Scholz
Shelby
Natalie Hahn
Doug Sundberg
Polk
Dwight Dickhute Rites Monday at Brainard
Funeral services and burial were held in Brainard for Dwight Dickhute who died Friday in a Fremont hospital just before his sixty third birthday. He suffered a heart attack Thursday and was hospitalized. Survivors include five sons, two daughters and a sister Mrs John Braithwait. A sister Mildred Coffin died last June and another Irene Mettlemayer in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard
Dwight Dickhute
Fremont Hospital
John Braithwait
Mildred Coffin
Irene Mettlemeyer
Thelander Twins Named Inga Marie and Michael Wesley
Thelander twins were born to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Thelander of Norfolk on January 17 a girl named Inga Marie weighing 2 pounds 10 ounces and a boy named Michael Wesley weighing 2 pounds 9 ounces. The boy lived 27 hours and a prayer service was held at The Howser Mortuary on January 23 with committal in Prospect Hill Cemetery Baby land. The girl will remain at The Lady of Lourdes Hospital for about three months. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Frank Thelander of Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Thelander
Norfolk
Inga Marie
Michael Wesley
Howser Mortuary
Prospect Hill Cemetery
The
Lady of Lourdes Hospital
Frank Thelander
Osceola
Osceola Volunteer Firemen Plan Evening Meeting
The Osceola Volunteer Firemen will hold a meeting tonight, Thursday, to discuss upcoming drills and community safety plans. Fire chief and members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Thursay
Funeral rites for Mrs. Clare Howe at St. Vincent Church
Attendees include Allen Kresha and spouse, Ray Schott and spouse, Francis Urban, Gerhardt Lux and spouse, and Dale Dunn and spouse as services proceed Tuesday at St. Vincent Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Howe
St. Vincent Church
Allen Kresha
Ray Schott
Francis Urban
Gerhardt Lux
Dale Dunn
Williams named area manager at Stromsburg exchanges
L C Williams appointed exchange manager covering Stromsburg Osceola and Polk with supervision from York area office. He began with Lincoln Telephone in 1920 as temporary worker advancing to lineman installer repairman and manager of several towns. Ralph Wait to retire February 1 after 37 years with LT&T overseeing Stromsburg Osceola Polk since 1951. First National Banks of Osceola and Shelby host ladies day February 12 at Kings Ballroom Shelby with Wayne West show Brandeis Store style revue models prizes and free admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Williams
Stromsburg
York
Osceola
Polk
Polk County
York County
Williams
Hastings
Harvard
Fairfield
Ralph FE. Wait
Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph Company
Osceola and
Wait
Lincoln
Shelby
Kings Ballroom
Wayne West
Mr. West
Brandeis
Omaha
Kathy Ney
Jessie Hewitt Dies at 83 in Osceola
Jessie Hewitt age 83 died Tuesday night at Annie Jefffrey Hospital after a two week stay. She lived in Osceola before moving to the Retirement Village in December. A niece Mrs. Lester Stormes of Clinton IA survives. Funeral arrangements are pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Hewitt
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Obituary Notices From Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
A memorial hospital notices list deceased and discharged patients by last list of names including Stromsburg Osceola Shelby Polk York Columbus Gresham and Surprise. The column records multiple individuals with statuses such as deceased and dismissed and includes many family names from surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Kinberg
Stromsburg
Noel Kealiher
Polk
Lloyd Stromberg
Maynard Ortegren
Ester Lackey
Laurence Albers
Osceola
Kirk Lott
Shelby
Danny Ransom
Howard Silkett
John D. Wieseman
Charles Stewart
Alex Adelson
William Welch
Surprise
Vic Neujahr
Guildford Bryan
Joy Barr
York
May Johnston
Hattie Newman
Harry Dahlin
Marion Thomas
Mattie Brigham
Nellie Smith
Louis Scow
Columbus
Leo Stokes
Roy Steele
Soil and Water District notes face rabbit damage and terraces
Rabbits threaten young trees and shrubs with bark removal during snow cover. District cooperators report buying repellents and applying them. The Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District also notes a group landowner project approved by supervisors and outlines new terrace shapes and farm equipment fit for four to six row systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conservation District
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
Frank Messing
Edward Scow
Richard Messing
Lone Star
Department of Agriculture
State of
Nebraska
Gordon Fredrickson
Raymond Burke
Robert Bryan
Bruce Anderson
H. P. Tewell
Neal McBeth
Verland Bauer Family Visits Dale Dunn Home
Mr and Mrs Verland Bauer and Scott visited Monday at the Dale Dunn home, sharing a casual gathering with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Verland Bauer and
Scott
Dale Dunn
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Goldenrod
St. Vincent’s
OHS
Mint
N. Hahn
Lester Gabriel
Air Force Academy
Sheldon Bond
Bill Norton
Chm
Tom Hofbauer
Ray Conrad
Dale Nahrstedt
John Osenbaugh
Harold Pearson
Orville Elkenhorst
Richard Klein
Martin Roberts
Mike Snodszass
Phil Nyberg
Bill Zedicher
Lee Anderson
Jim Lewis
Bill Ze
Dean _ Buffington
Roy Trotter
Vinton Clark
Chris Dahmke
Ralph DeLand
Don Cerny
Bert Gissler
Historical Society
Albert Ryan
Raymond Kepner
M. O. Johnson
PTA
Virgil Bugbee
Cleaners
Thelander
Banks
R. E. Wait
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Johanna Walberg
Soil and Water Conservation District Notes
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