Odd Bits reflect on July life and national memory from Eldena Lindblade
The column recalls a dry hot July, Lake Ericson gatherings, and July Fourth celebrations with family, fireworks, and a tribute to the Founding Fathers. It notes political quips about senators, local parades, Indian Dancers, and welcomes new neighbors Doc and Mary Eklund as trailer life expands in the community. An opportunist definition closes the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldena Lindblade
James Russell Lowell
Lake Ericson
America
United States
Doc
Mary Eklund
Nebraska
Funeral Services Held for Ralph Doremus
Ralph Doremus 52 native of Polk died Monday in a Colorado Springs hospital from two bullet wounds after a holdup at the motel he managed. He served 25 years in the Army and is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters in Colorado Springs, a sister, and four Polk brothers. Military honors were given at Stromsburg burial by the Polk Legion Post. Funeral services were also held for Julius Herrmann who died Saturday after a lengthy illness at the Good Samaritan Home.
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Osceola
Ralph Doremus
Polk
Colorado Springs
Doremus
Colorado
Stromsburg
Polk Legion Post
Kepner- Roberts Chapel
Julius Herrmann
Good Samaritan Home
Petersons announce Susan Peterson engagement to Alex Kufeldt
Mr and Mrs Vernon Peterson of Stromsburg announce the engagement of their daughter Susan to Alex J Kufeldt son of Mr and Mrs Philip Kufeldt of Clarks. Susan a Stromsburg High School alumna attends Lincoln General School of Nursing. Alex a Clarks High School graduate serves in the Navy stationed at Sugar Grove West Virginia. A December wedding is planned. Barbara Gabriel of Shelby and Kathy Skinner of Rising City spent time with their grandparents Albert and Gabrie l s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Peterson
Stromsburg
Susan
Alex J. Kufeldt
Philip Kufeldt
Clarks
Miss Peterson
Stromsburg High School
Lincoln General School of Nursing
Clarks High School
Navy
Sugar Grove
West Virginia
Barbara Gabriel
Shelby
Kathy Skinner
Rising City
Albert A. Gabriels
Winners in Kids Parade
Johnny Lux dressed as Chief Osceola was named winner of Tuesday's Children’s Parade. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ger hardt Lux. Dan Oquist and Andy Johansen tied for second place. Dan in a turn-of-the-century barefooted boy outfit with a live fish. Andy represented the Indianapolis 500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Lux
Osceola
Gerhardt Lux
Dan Oquist
Andy Johansen
Dan
Andy
Jarile Mickey Wins Little Miss Osceola Title
Jarile Mickey daughter of Mr and Mrs Vaughn Mickey Osceola won the Little Miss Osceola contest held Tuesday evening June 30 The event part of Old Times Days featured ages 3 through 7 residents of School District 19 The runners up were Kathleen Iske and Lynn Johnston judging focused on Old Time and Modern costumes poise personality and presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarile Mickey
Vaughn Mickey
Osceola
Dunk A Business Man Dunking Stand Raises Funds
Wednesday evening featured a dunking stand with three throws for 25¢. Six volunteers including the Mayor and seven others were dunked, while some paid to be excused. Total receipts were 28 dollars from the excused group plus 29.5 dollars from the stand, split with the Boy Scouts and the Old Times Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Buffington
John Iske
Bill Norton
Allen Russell
Gary Conrad
Ray Watts
Old Times Committee
Boy Scouts
Chamber of Commerce
Parade winners named in Old Times Day event
The Stromsburg Woman's Club won first place for a wash day float at Old Times Day parade. Tenniges Chevrolet Garage took second and Martin Jones third, with cash prizes awarded. Mrs. Viola Wieseman spent the Fourth with sister Mrs. Dave Jones, recently back from Methodist Hospital in Omaha.
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Stromsburg Woman’s Club
Tenniges Chevrolet Garage
Martin Jones
Viola Wieseman
Dave Jones
Methodist Hospital
Omaha
Change of residence for Mrs. Shirley Marsh family
Mrs. Shirley Marsh and her children have moved from southeast Osceola to the Alfred Gabel residence in south Osceola.
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Shirley Marsh
Southeast
Osceola
Alfred Gabel
South Osceola
Osceola Nets Fourth Win in 3-0 Victory
Osceola defeated Silver Creek 3 to 0 at Silver Creek Sunday behind starter Marion Bernt and catcher R. Grossnicklaus. Silver Creek battery consisted of Gene Kula and Dick Bryant. Plans for the next game with Humphrey remain undecided.
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Osceola
Silver Creek
Marion Bernt
R. Grossnicklaus
Silver Cr
Gene Kula
Dick Bryant
Humphrey
Mrs. Allan Kresha Wins Dual Local Draw Prizes
Mrs. Allan Kresha wins both the Polk County Jr Leaders drawing and the Osceola Lions drawing. Jr Leaders award her a quarter of beef while the Lions prize is a $25 U S Savings Bond.
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Allan Kresha
Polk County Jr
Osceola Lions
Kresha
U. S
Horseshoe Champs Nine Winners Named in Tourney
In the Tuesday Horseshoe Pitching Tournament, nine champions were named across three classes. Class A first place went to Marion Ryan of Central City with 2nd Leonard Strobel of Clarks and 3rd Warren Johnson of Stromsburg. Class B saw Emery Wilson of St. Ed. win, Henry Buresh of Osceola second, Lloyd Long of Newman Grove third. Class C crowned Walter Sackschewsky of York as winner, Charles Benis of Rising City second, Clarence Warre of Newman Grove third. Trophies plus cash prizes awarded to top three in each class. 18 total entries.
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Marion Ryan
Central City
Leonard Strobel
Clarks
Warren Johnson
Stromsburg
Emery Wilson
St. Ed
Henry Buresh
Osceola
Lloyd Long
Newman Grove
Walter Sackschewsky
York
Charles Benis
Rising City
Clarence Warre
Debbie Carlson Installed as Honored Queen of Bethel 61
Debbie Carlson daughter of Ronald L. and Mrs. Carlson of Silver Creek was installed as Honored Queen of Bethel 61 Job's Daughters on June 17. Officers installed include Senior Princess Sally Mills Junior Princess Karen Johnson and Guide Valerie Ransom with host couple Mr and Mrs Chris Gaedeke.
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Debbie Carlson
Ronald L. Carlson
Silver Creek
Bethel
Job
Chris Gaedeke
Sally Mills
Karen Johnson
Valerie Ransom
Jackie Rowan
Pam Snodgrass
Barbie Mills
Del
Cengas to oppose Northern Natural Gas rate hike
Cengas the natural gas division of Central Telephone & Utilities Corp will contest Northern Natural Gas Company's June 26 FPC filing seeking higher wholesale gas rates that would yield about 38 million dollars a year. Cengas seeks a five month suspension and potential refunds if the hearing extends past December 27.
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Cengas
Central Telephone & Utilities Corporation
Northern Natural Gas Company
Federal Power Commission
FPC
Congas
Chris Dahmke
Osceola
Nebraska
Northern
Sigler Garage Closes Doors in Osceola After 50 Years
The Sigler Garage, operating since 1926 in Osceola, officially closed Friday July 3. Started by Dewey Sigler as an automotive repair shop, it later served as a Ford agency with Bob Sigler and then Bob Jr joining the partnership.
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Sigler
Osceola
Ford
Dewey Sigler
Dewey
Bob
Bob, Jr
Palmberg Auto Supply
Stromsburg
Appaloosa Show Set for Weekend at Goldenrod Saddle Club
The Goldenrod Saddle Club hosts a two day Appaloosa Horse Show Saturday and Sunday July 11 to 12 with over 300 entries and 150 horses expected. The Midwest youth show begins Saturday at 10 a.m. and the Nebraska point approved show starts Sunday at 8 a.m. with halter and 12:30 performance classes. Two Polk County horses, Amigo Patrick and Red Cloud's Fisherman, shown by Dick Watts, will compete. Amigo Patrick placed 5th at the National Appaloosa Show in Huron, South Dakota, and Red Cloud's Fisherman placed 7th in his class.
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Goldenrod, Saddle Club
Polk County
Huck Rowan
Amigo Patrick
Red Cloud
Fisherman
Dick Watts
Huron
South Dakota
Bloodmobile to Visit Shelby on July 21
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Shelby High School Gym from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday July 21. Walk in donors welcome. Ages 18 and 19 require parental consent. Girl Scouts operate nursery for donor children. July 21 quota is 71 pints. County officials urge residents to meet the quota.
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Red Cross
Shelby High School
Girl Scouts
Osceola Legion Teams Split Doubleheader
The Osceola Legion Pony team beat Polk Pony 7 to 5 after a see saw game on the home diamond. Osceola’s Midgets fell 4 to 3 to Polk with Mundt earning the win and Osceola’s Neujahr and Girard sharing pitching duties. Osceola travels to Waco on Sunday July 12 for a 7:00 p.m. game.
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Osceola Legion
Polk
Osceola
Mundt
Larry Neujahr
Ron Girard
Waco
Local rainfall far below average at 1.13 inches
The report notes June rainfall measured 1.13 inches versus the 4.16 inch seasonal average. A call to action urges pickup of ordered Osceola aerial photos at the Record office immediately. Polk County Welfare reminds residents to apply for food stamp aid and Bob Moore begins night police duties in Shelby as of July 1.
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Osceola
Record Office
Polk County Welfare Office
Bob Moore
Shelby
Village adds to personal care equipment
In the west wing personal care center at the Good Samaritan Home several beauty shop items were installed. Admin Jim Wunderl ich said hair dryers and chairs came from Elsie Cerny who closed her Osceola Beauty Shop. The village can now offer more frequent personal care services to residents.
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Good Samaritan
Admin
Jim Wunderlich
Elsie Cerny
Osceola
Arlea Yungdahl
Swede Home
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Osceola News
Johnny Iske
Scott Sipes
Steven Davis
Harold Davis
Mert Flodman
Little Miss Osceola
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Cindy Nahrstedt
Julien Carlson
Jodi Rowan
Vicki Wieseman
Carolyn Wagner
Gaylene Carlson
Pam Watts
Lynn Watts
Sherr ‘Peterson
Julie Hiemer
Debbie Mickey
Lisa Norton
Susan Bryan
Sally McCoy
Denise Snodgrass
Sigler Garage
Jack Hastings
Russell
Elko
Nevada
R. N. Hastings
Laramie
Wyoming
Jim Hastings
Kansas City
Joe Sullivans
Grand Island
Ray Hastings
Tom Hastings
Columbus
Seth Hastings
Memphis, Tenn
R. H. Hastings
Maude Herrmann
Dessie Parks
Arloa Yungdahl
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