County Fair Board Plans To Sponsor Talent Contest
The Polk County Fair Board will sponsor a talent contest open to residents over 13 for 30 days. Acts limited to four performers plus an accompanist. First through third prizes are transistor radios. State Fair winners receive KOLN-TV appearances and advertising, with free gate admission for state fair ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Fair Board
Ray Conrad
County Fair Board
Koln - TV
Koln-Tv
Koln Vv
Drainage and Lime Support in Polk ASC Plans
The Polk ASC urges drainage to prevent waterlogging and salt buildup on low land with open ditches funded by the Agricultural Conservation Program. It notes lime as essential and Federal cost sharing for lime application to legumes and rotational crops, with requests handled at the Osceola ASC Office in Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CCC
Richard C. Sealey
Polk Asc County Committee
Mr. Sealey
ASC
Osceola
Nebraska
Nature
Fourth of July Picnic At Merrick Home
A July Fourth picnic gathered about forty relatives at Buckley Park to honor Mr and Mrs Ruben Swanson of Chester Nebraska. Swanson is brother to Mrs Wren Sherwood and Mauritz Swanson, with other family members listed from area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon Merrick
Lee Johnson
Yerk
Geo. Buchta
Calmer Dunn
Heilman
Nyquist
Philip Nyberg
Rudolph Nyberg
Polk
Alvin Stranberg
Buckley Park
Ruben Swanson
Chester
Nebr
Wren Sherwood
Mauritz Swanson
Mild Weather Through June With Rain Delays Harvest
The June temperature ranged from a high of 93 to a low of 48 and 4.60 inches of rain brought yearly precipitation to 17.54 inches. Cool wet conditions slowed small grain ripening while upcoming hot dry spells may hasten harvest. Laurella Lambert and Julius Cerny Jr. announce their engagement. Laurella works in Columbus and Julius farms near Silver Creek. wedding date is not set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Lambert
Clarks
Laurella Lambert
Julius Cerny, Jr
Julius Cerny
Silver Creek
Laurella
Fullerton High School
Becton Dickinson and Company
Columbus
Junior
Osceola High School
Mrs. Chris Wieseman Dies After Heart Attack
Lydia Hannah Gaeth Wieseman, born June 21, 1889 in Fremont, Nebraska, died June 30, 1960 in Lincoln at age 71 after a heart attack. She married Chris F. Wieseman in 1916. survived by children Ruby Sullivan, Robert Wieseman, Betty Herrick, five grandsons, a sister Freda Gaeth, and a brother Henry. Funeral July 5 at Osceola Methodist Church with interment in Osceola Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Hannah Gaeth
Fremont
Nebr
Ernst and
Hannah Gaeth
Lincoln
Nebraska
Chris F. Wieseman
Ruby Sullivan
Dean
Robert
Osceola
Betty Herrick
Dallas
Texas
Freda Gaeth
Henry
Lydia
Chris
Valley
Methodist Church
E. A. Kiel
Osceola Cemetery
Ceva Carlson
Maurne Schuman
Donal Wieseman
Earl Wieseman
Merle Wieseman
Hillis Newman, Jr
Gerald Mentink
Delbert Gaeth
Omaha
Stromsburg
Silver Creek
Chicago
Malvern
Iowa
Rising City
Columbus
Social calendar for July church and lodge meetings
Beulah Cemetery Society meets Friday July 15 with Eva Carter in Silver Creek. Wesley Chapel Missionary Society meets Thursday July 7 with Mrs. Ross Richards. Rebekah Lodge convenes Wednesday July 13 at 8 00 p.m. Eastern Star meets Tuesday July 12 at 8 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beulah Cemetery Society
Geneva Carter
Silver Creek
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Ross Richards
Rebekah Lodge
Eastern Star
In Memory of Samuel J Cadwell Remembered One Year On
In Memory of Samuel J Cadwell one year has passed since July 8. His wife Minnie Cadwell daughter Neema Hastings and grandchildren and great grandchildren miss him. The poem recalls his sweet face loving hand and the gratitude for the time he was here on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Cadwell
Neema Hastings
Local travelers and visitors share summer tours and reunions
A string of visits and travels links Stromsburg residents with relatives and friends across the Midwest and West. Guests include Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood and Emil Johnson with Charles Norman. Max Peterson and Dr. and Mrs. R O Peterson in Santa Ana and Ericson Nebr. a family reunion with the Roser Gustafson clan. Harold Wieseman and kin from Omaha. Melvin Wills from Des Moines. and others touring California, Colorado and Montana. The group also includes trips to St Louis and Lake Ericson with stops in Redlands and Oakland, plus Montana trips to Bozeman and Glacier National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren Sherwood
Emil S. F. Johnson
Charles Norman
Stromsburg
Max Peterson
Dayton
Ohio
R. O. Peterson
Susan
Santa Ana
Calif
C. R. Peterson
Ericson
Nebr
Roser Gustafson
Polk
Harold Wieseman
Omaha
Geo. Wieseman
Melvin Wills
Des Moines
Iowa
Philip Wieseman
Osceola
Walter Koehler
Margaret Venit
Elvina Koch
Glacier National Park
Montana
John Ellis
Theo Hanson
Kenneth Cornish
Lake Ericson
Homer Breaks Tie Osceola Wins in Ninth Inning
Osceola defeated Krakow 4 to 2 as Wayne Stallings hit a ninth inning homer with a man on base to break a 2 2 tie. Batteries: Brazee Grossnicklaus Yrkoski Yrkoski. Next game Fullerton at Osceola Sunday July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Krakow
Wayne Stallings
B. Brazee
H. Grossnicklaus
L. Yrkoski
P. Yrkoski
Fullerton
Picnic and Fireworks Gather Norfolk and Osceola Families
Families of Laurence Meister Gary Lux and Francis Urban joined a July 4 picnic at Columbus Park in Norfolk. They watched fireworks at Ag Park. Mrs Elmer Otten and children Sheryl and Daryl Marcotte of Marshall Minnesota stayed with the Campbells and Sheryl will remain two weeks. Urban family attended the Daisy Dairy club picnic dinner at Osceola Park cabin. several families joined from Osceola area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurence Meister
Gary Lux
Francis Urban
Donald Sterup
Victor
Steven Sterup
Barry
Douglas Schenoist
Norfolk
Columbus Park
Ag. Park
Elmer Otten
Sheryl
Daryl
John Marcotte
Marshall, Minn
Lee Campbell
Otten
Campbells
Daisy Dairy Club
Eabin
Osceola Park
Memorial Hospital Dismissals List Dozens of Patients
Jeffrey Memorial Hospital lists discharge entries for numerous patients and newborns across Osceola Polk Shelby Stromsburg Rising City Greeley and surrounding towns including baby girls born to Mrs Neal and Mrs Shenk, and babies noted for Rising City and Columbus. The roster includes Mrs Alma Ostermeier, Mr. Karl Rosenberry, and Mr. Lyle Johnston among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Quick
Silver Creek
Clara Karges
Clarks
C. M. Johnson
Stromsburg
Herman Thelen
Shelby
Mabel Widga
Polk
Edward Rosenberry
W. W. Norton
Osceola
Robert Glatter
Leroy Fischer
Hooper
Alma Ostermeier
Rising City
Esther Stewart
Terry McMeekin
Lawrence Shenk
Baby Girl
Bradshaw
Leonard Mrkvicka
Roger Brockevelt
Virgil Rosenberry
John Ed Carlson
Neal Neal
Julie Wobig
Wallace Anderson
Greeley
Colorado
Navy Seeks Nuclear Propulsion Specialists for Future Fleet
Navy Recruiter Jack Slycord urges high school graduates and their parents to explore Navy training in nuclear propulsion for submarines and future ships. He notes growing demand for skilled technicians as nuclear power expands, including civilian use prospects. Interested individuals can contact Slycord in Columbus for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Slycord
U. S. Navy
Navy
Slycord
Columbus
Wieseman Family Hosts Independence Day Picnic
Mr and Mrs Bill Wieseman entertained guests including Mr and Mrs John Mulgrue Mrs Geo Wieseman Eddie and Evan Wieseman Mard Herrick from Dallas Texas and Jack McCormick for a picnic supper and a 4th of July fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Wieseman
John Mulgrue
Geo. Wieseman
Eddie
Evan Wieseman
Mard Herrick
Dallas
Texas
Jack McCormick
Local Visitors Track Weekend Houseguest Ties
District 54 residents and guests travel for weddings and family duties with several visits across Nebraska. Alvin Springer and wife from Denver stay with Helen Wamsley to prep for a sale, while John Marti of Montana visits friends in Omaha area. Other guests include Schipperell of Kearney, Kathy Imhoff returning from Broken Bow, and Osceola and Tombstone visitors sharing meals and homes with Frizzell and Wamsley families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Springer
Denver
Colo
John
Sam Wyman
Albert Schipperell
Kearney
John Woman
Omaha
Kathy Imhoff
Broken Bow
Addie Wieseman
Bertha Berck
Osceola
Vern McCormick
Ted Steffens
Doug
Cheyenne
Wyo
Steffens
Wallace Eavenson
Tombstone
Frank Frizzell
Joe Imm
John Huele
Mollie Carman
Helen Wamsley
John Wyman
Swimming Lessons Offered By Red Cross This July
Polk County Chapter of the American Red Cross conducts beginner swimming lessons in Osceola Shelby area from July 11 to July 29. Five daily sessions each week start at 10 00 a m. Participants must be age six or older and obtain a season ticket for the Osceola Swimming Pool. Certifications are awarded on completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Norton
Red Cross
Osceola
Polk County
American Red Cross
Osceola-Shelby
William H. Norton
Births from Bradshaw to Rising City and Stromsburg
Birth notices report Brenda Jean Shenk born June 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Lauerence Shenk of Bradshaw weighing 8 lb 5 oz. Kristino Henggeler born June 29 to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Henggeler of Columbus weighing 6 lb 4 oz. Melanie Sue unnamed weight born July 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Neal Neal of Rising City. Greg Elton born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Elton Peterson of Stromsburg weighing 8 lb 4 oz. Phyllis Ann weighing 7 lb 15 oz born July 4 to Mr. and Mrs. Luther Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lauerence Shenk
Bradshaw
Brenda Jean
Kristino
Norman Henggeler
Columbus
Melanie Sue
Neal Neal
Rising City
Eilton Peterson
Stromsburg
Greg Elton
Phyllis Ann
Luther Potter
Weekend Visits Spotted Across Several Families
The note lists multiple family visits including Hollis Campain and relatives from Fort Collins and Cole staying with Wm Campain and Earle Miller, Dunning family from Shelby, Miller family from Lexington Nebr visiting Si Cook's home, Knodles with Mike Pfitzer, Bond and Brandt families from Loretto Nebr, visiting Geo Barbee in Gresham, and Ronnie Kiel spending Tuesday with Lee Roy Miley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Campain
Jimmy
Rosemary
Fort Collins
Cole
Wm. Campain
Earle Miller
Vivian Dunning
Shelby
Robert Miller
Lexington
Nebr
Si Cook
Elmer Knodles
Mike Pfitzer
Springfield
Ohio
Fred Bond
Fred Brandt
Loretto
Geo. Barbee
Gresham
Ronnie Kiel
Lee Roy Miley
Osceola Beats David City 8 4 In Legion Baseball Match
Miley pitched and McCormick caught for Osceola as they defeated David City 8 to 4 at Osceola. Osceola advances to play in David City next Sunday at 2:00 p.m. Earlier, the midget all star team beat Silver Creek 13 to 4 at Silver Creek with Bowe and Studley as battery.
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Miley
McCormick
Osceola
David City
CBC Osceola
Silver Creek
Osceola - Bowe and
Studley
Miss Ju Lee Albers Weds Donald W Werkmeister in Shelby
Miss Ju Lee Albers daughter of Mr and Mrs Laurence Albers became the bride of Donald W Werkmeister of Scribner Neb Saturday June 18 at Sacred Heart Church Shelby in a 1030 a m double ring ceremony performed by Msgr John Kean The bridal party wore rosepoint lace and green chiffon gowns with orchid and yellow Carnation bouquets The couple plans to reside in Scribner where Werkmeister teaches vocational agriculture and they vacationed in Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ju Lee Albers
Laurence Albers
Donald W. Werkmeister
Scribner
Nebr
Sacred Heart Church
Shelby
Msgr
John Kean
Carol Albers
Kay Sutter
Kay Hanus
Davd City
Judy Werkmeister
Richard
Jerry Birkel
Jim Hilger
David City
Darold Werkmeister
Oakdale
Leo Albers
John P. Birkel, Jr
Hubert Alt
Jerry Johansen
Janice Alt
Marge Ingalls
Cole
Werkmeister
Family Social Happenings Highlight Local Visits
Charlotte Miley niece of Earl Miley and Nadene Pruitt of Winfield Kansas were guests Friday night of Earl Miley and family. Fred Dunn joined Sunday supper with Dale Dunn and Verland Bauer Rising City. Oscar Bauer also attended. Elmer Pehrson Nyla and Richard with Rudolph Swanson Louise Pehrson traveled to Hill City Kansas Sunday. The Pehrsons visited Colby Kansas relatives and returned Monday evening. Mrs John Mulgrue and Mrs Geo Wieseman were coffee guests of Mrs Geo Berck Tuesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Miley
Earl Miley
Nadene Pruitt
Winfield
Kansas
Fred Dunn
Dale Dunn
Verland Bauer
Rising City
Oscar Bauer
Elmer Pehrson
Nyla
Richard
Rudolph Swanson
Louise
Emil Jochim
Seward
Jerry Mulraney
Overland Park, Kansas
Charles Cejka
Dejka
Wm. Deland
J. W. Greig
Glendale
Calif
John Deland
Culver City
E. D. Fenderson
Polk County Fair Gets $500 Grant From Ak-Sar-Ben
The Polk County Fair Assn at Osceola Nebraska receives 500 toward fairground improvements from Ak-Sar-Ben, continuing a seven year dollar matching program. The grant supports a new rest room fence and gates as officials note long running county fair aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Fair Ass’n
Osceola
Nebraska
Knights of
Ak- Sar-Ben
Ak-Sar-Ben
Omaha
Ak-Sar- Ben
J. L. Thurmond
State Racing Commission
Thurmond
Henry Galus
Ray Conrad
Polk Co. Agricultural Society
Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Story Hour At The Library
The Library Story Hour runs July 18 to 23 from 9 30 to 10 30 each morning in Jay McDonald will lead. All children aged 4 to 9 are invited to attend. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay McDonald
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Busy Bumble Bees Meet At Kathleen McKeag Home
The Busy Bumble Bees gathered at Kathleen McKeag’s home on June 28, 1960. Guest Linda McKeag demonstrated a technique, then tickets for the Polk County Fair were distributed. Kathleen McKeag and Deanna Prell showed how to make sour cream cookies and a lunch was served before outdoor activities.
Blue River 4 H Club Holds Meeting at Meister Home
Blue River 4 H members met at Larry Meister s home with eight attendees. Tickets were distributed to members to sell for county fair rides. The group discussed feeding their livestock. Lunch was served by Mrs Laurence Meister. Next meeting will be at David and Jimmy Klein s home. David Klein Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue River
Larry Meister
Laurence Meister
David
Jimmy Klein
David Klein
Family and friends join several households for summer visits
A series of Osceola area gatherings unfold with multiple families hosting relatives from California, Denver, Omaha, and Kansas. Notable entries include the Hendrick family hosting four couples and Allen Hastings, the Deland visitors from Glendale and Culver City, and Mary Ellen Nyberg’s eighth birthday party with six guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Wieseman
Omaha
Bill Wieseman
Mary Ellen Nyberg
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ASC News
Chris Wieseman
Samuel J. Cadwell
Homer
Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital
News
Katherine Anderson
Elton Peterson
Lyle Johnston
Clara Horst
al Heitzman
Marie Stunkel
Oswald Lux
Orah Nyquist
William Wessels
Hilma Seaberg
Emma Anderson
Martha Walgreen
Mary Lou Stallings
Fritz Husak
Fritz Hussak
Bi & S
Ned’s Service
Johnson Plumbers
Eagles
Alley Katz
Jid Willits
Maury Ransom
Rose Smith
Everette Smith
Johnson Plumbers High
Bob Cats
Reba Conrad
Rube Anderson
Spudniks
Miss Ju Lee Albers
Legion Auxiliary
Allen Hastings
Glen Hendrickson
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