Auditions For Polk County Fair Contest Revue
Auditions for the Venita Rich Talent Contest Revue are set for July 11 at the Polk County 4-H Building with two and seven pm start times. Talent of all ages is invited. twenty numbers will be chosen to perform at the fair. The top act earns transport to New York City to audition for Ted Mack Original Amateur Hour and more. Miss Rich will conduct the Osceola audition in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Fair
Polk County 4-H
New York City
Ted Mack
Miss Rich
Osceola
Car Wreck Sends Three To Hospital
Two 1952 Ford cars from Stromsburg collided Sunday night near junction 30A and 81. Ralph Johnson's car carried four passengers. three taken to hospital, one released later. Delano Ahlquist's car had six passengers. none injured. Damages totaled for both vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Ralph Johnson
Delano Ahlquist
Stromsburg
Elmer Johnson
Swedenberg Hill
Dallas Peterson
Chicago
Art
Clarks
Peterson
Mrs George Morgan Visits Salem With Rev Melin and Wife
Mrs George Morgan spent several days last week in Salem South Dakota visiting Rev and Mrs Paul Melin. Rev Melin formerly served as pastor of the Lutheran church here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Morgan
Salem
South Dakota
Paul Melin
Melin
Lutheran Church
Off The Cuff: Texans Target Nebraska Mosquitos
Texans chase record claims by vowing to cape Nebraska mosquitos as the warmer season drives out of state travel. The column muses on birds, weather, and itchy feet, noting a two week sojourn before returning to Nebraska for July signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Texas
Colorado
Grandsinger Case Could Reach Supreme Court
Nebraska's Grandsinger murder case may go to the U S Supreme Court after Federal Judge Delehant voided the conviction and death sentence and the state plans to appeal to the U S Circuit Court in St Louis. If the appeal fails, options include retry or a direct appeal to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Nebraska
Loyd C. Grandsinger
Marvin Hansen
U. S. Supreme Court
Statehouse
John W. Delehant
Grandsinger
C. S. Beck
State
Delehant
U. S Circuit Court of Appeals
St. Louis
Cherry County
Supreme Court
Navy officer candidates graduate at Newport Rhode Island
Morris L. Richards Jr son of Osceola residents graduated from the Navy Officer Candidate School at Newport Rhode Island and was commissioned Ensign July 2. The 488 new officers completed 18 weeks of navigation engineering seamanship military justice and naval weapons study as Rear Admiral John A Snackenberg presented certificates. Graduates were assigned to ships stations and specialized training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris L. Richards, Jr
Morris L. Richards
Osceola
Navy
Naval Station
Newport, RI
John A. Snackenberg
First Naval District
Mrs. George Barber Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. George Barber, 77, of Stromsburg, died Sunday at Rest Manor in Osceola after a stay at Annie Jeffrey Hospital. Survived by husband George and two sons Loren and Harold, all of Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Barber
Stromsburg
Rest Manor
Osceola
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
George
Loren
Harold
Real Estate Transfers in Stromsburg and Park Areas
Warranty deeds record transfers between multiple pairs of spouses and individuals. Louis M Albrecht and wife transfer to Elmer Schuknecht and wife. Olga Graves and Robert Lind an executor transfer to H C Williams and wife. Donald E Nordberg and wife to Rudolph G Christensen. Frank A Adelson transfers include Gladys V Neilson and Willard A Adelson. Clyde Austin and wife transfer to Donald E Nordberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Michael Albrecht
Elmer Schuknecht
Olga Graves
Robert Lindah
H. C. Williams
Donald E. Nordberg
Radolph G. Christensen
Stromsburg
Frank A. Adelson
Gladys V. Neilson
Willard A. Adelson
Clyde Austin
Ringel Family Attends Omaha Weekend Reunion
Mr and Mrs John Ringel and son Jimmy from Omaha visited Mrs Ringels parents Mr and Mrs Fred Dunn. They spent the weekend with the Dunns and joined a family reunion Saturday evening at the Devida Rutter home with house guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ringel
Jimmy
Omaha
Final Rites For Lawrence Hoffer
Lawrence Lee Hoffer, 78, died Wednesday July 3 at his Stromsburg home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Saturday July 6 at the Stromsburg Methodist Church with Rev. E C Williams officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and a son Donald who resides in Hackberry precinct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Lee Hoffer
Stromsburg
Methodist
Rev
E. C. Williams
Blue Ridge Cemetery
Donald
Hackberry Precinct
WAVES to Hold Ninth District Reunion at Edgewater Beach Hotel
James R. From announces a Ninth Naval District WAVES reunion July 26 27 28 at Edgewater Beach Hotel Chicago in coordination with Great Lakes Naval Training Center Nebraska Homecoming Week July 22 to 28. Nebraska WAVES note coinciding events and invitation for more information from Osceola Navy Recruiter.
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Chicago Hotel
James R. From
EN1
USN
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Center
Naval District Waves
Edgewater Beach
Chicago
Til
Ninth Naval District
Boston
Mass
Nebraska Waves
Ninth Naval District Waves
Nebraska
Cornhusker Company
1957 Road Maps Now Available
State Engineer L N Ross announced this week that 1957 highway maps are available in limited quantities. The maps show only existing roads not yet designated as part of the State Highway System, and will be updated as new roads are built. Copies may be obtained by writing the Information Section, Highway Department, Lincoln Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. N. Ross
Highway Department
Lincoln
Nebraska
Clear Creek Club Hosts Guest Day and Games
Mrs. Hubert Jaax entertained the Clear Creek Extension Club for a guest day with eleven attendees. After a brief business meeting, Mrs. Glenn Augustin and Mrs. Mike Reisdorf led entertainment and a lunch prepared by club members followed. Reporter, Mrew Henry Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek Club
Hubert Jaax
Clear Creek Extension Club
Glenn Augustin
Mike Reisdorf
Mrew Henry Smith
Lincoln Coliseum Ready For Use During 57 Fair
Lincoln special: the new $400000 State Fair Coliseum will be usable during the 1957 exposition from August 31 to September 6. Constructed after last year’s fair, the 200 by 280 foot building houses a 200 by 85 foot arena with about 4000 seats for events and 7500 with chairs for stage shows. A wide concourse encircles the arena to handle traffic and provide exhibit space. Open class livestock judging and Quarter horse events will be held at the Coliseum during the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Fair Board
Edwin Schultz
Navy Enlistees to Train in San Diego This July
The U S Navy Recruiting Station in Lincoln Nebraska announced that all Navy enlistees will receive Recruit Training at the U S Naval Training Center San Diego California during July. Previously training occurred at Great Lakes Illinois. Osceola post office hours are listed for a Navy recruiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. From
USN
U. S. Navy
Lincoln
Nebraska
U. S. Naval Training Center
San Diego
California
Great Lakes
Illinois
Ic From
Osceola
Osceola Clubs Plan Dinners and Picnic
The Osceola Lions Club will hold its regular dinner and meeting next Tuesday evening July 16 at 7 00 pm at the Miller Cafe. Garden Club members and families will have their annual picnic supper in the city park Tuesday evening July 16 at 6 30 pm.
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Osceola Lions Club
Garden Club
City Park
High Winds Cause Widespread Local Damage
Severe Sunday night winds driven across the valley north of Osceola felled trees and damaged roofs and buildings. A half inch of rain fell, electricity flickered off for hours, and a tornado warning was issued but no ground touchdown occurred. Grand Island logged 88 mile per hour winds, with hot spells and intermittent rain easing heat briefly after July showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Horst
Dave Rutter
Walter Larson
Bill Ferris
Osceola
Grand Island
Youth Conference Well Attended In Chicago June 29 to July 4
The Augustana Luther League youth delegation gathered at the Conrad Hilton Hotel for the International Youth Conference in Chicago, drawing about 4 500 attendees. Activities included Bible study discussion groups singspiration and Sunday Communion Services with speakers shaping church youth work. Polk county participants listed include Mrs. Paul Monson Alice Johnson Marian Boden Daryl Swanson Gregg Johnson Ronnie Carlson Miriam Carlson Franklin Peterson Bonnie Mentink Carolyn Jones Elwin Yungdahl Karen Ericson Judy Anderson Jeannie Larson Gary Anderson Mervin Twarling Darwin Anderson Robert Lamoree Bonnie Gustafson and Rev and Mrs William Conrad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustana Luther League
International Youth Conference
Chicago
Ill
Conrad Hilton
Polk County
Paul Monson
Alice Johnson
Marian Boden
Daryl Swanson
Deeds Family Children Visit Grandmother as Osceola Friends Host Party
Charles and Annie Deeds of Valley stay with grandmother Mrs. Flossie Deeds and uncle Roc Miller for the week. Mrs. Ronald Beebe hosts twelve girls for Carolyn Beebe sixth birthday party Saturday. Mrs. Esther Brown of Los Angeles and Rayne Grossnicklaus of Culver City depart Osceola after a week with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Annie
Orlo Deeds
Valley
Flossie Deeds
Roc Miller
Ronald Beebe
Carolyn
Esther Brown
Los Angeles
Rayne Grossnicklaus
Culver City
Calif
Osceola
Weston defeats Osceola 6 to 5 on local diamond
Osceola pitcher trio Row an Sterup Brazee allowed six runs while Monson and Grossnicklaus caught. A large crowd attended the Wednesday game as Weston posted the five run victory. Osceola to play Central City on Sunday July 13 at Central City. Silver Creek joins the Softball League and defeats Walt's Bar 14 to 8 while Walt's Bar vs Record and Silver Creek vs Malek's are scheduled next Tuesday.
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Osceola
Weston Club
Rowan, Sterup
Brazee
Monson
Grossnicklaus
Central City Bunch
Central City
Silver Creek
Walt’s Bar
Malek
Sivers Celebrate Fourth of July Visit at Newman Grove
Mr and Mrs Ray Sivers of Lorinda and Jolene joined Mrs Fannie Sivers in Newman Grove for Independence Day with Ray Sivers senior hosting the family gathering.
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Ray Sivers
Lorinda
Jolene
Mr. Siver
Fannée Sivers
Newman Grove
First Wheat Load Arrives at Polk County Elevators
Harvest in Polk County shows high yields as Fréd Wescoat delivers the first wheat to Farmers Co-op Grain Company on July 5. The sample weighed 58 pounds and read 13 percent moisture. Early dry-land crops average 25 bushels per acre with reports from 30 to 40 bushels expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Fréd Wescoat
Farmers Co-op. Grain Company
Gao Pisa Ams
Nebraska Heart Association Boosts Budget By 20 Percent
Local residents will feel a greater impact as the Nebraska Heart Association increases its fiscal year 205000 budget. Research receives about 103000, public education 12 percent, community service 4 percent, and professional education 7 percent. The fund aims to establish county public education programs and possibly open a Lincoln branch, with trustees to decide.
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Nebraska Heart Association
Su Heart Fund
Nebraska
American Heart Association
Lincoln
Eee Heart
Local Admitted and Dismissed List Names
Admitted list includes Susan Grossnicklaus Shelby Cecelia Wagner Osceola Mrs Josephine Dunning Shelby Bert Burns Osceola Mrs Alex Adelson Stromsburg Mrs John Imhoff Silver Creek Mrs Tillie Loseke Osceola Elizabeth Miller Stromsburg Mrs Clara Berck Osceola Ray Cook Shelby Mrs Beulah G Peck Osceola Harry Gonnerman Shelby Fred Burke Osceola Mary C Anderson Osceola Dismissed Julius Sutter Shelby Mrs Dee Hastings Osceola Mrs James Marak and baby Stromsburg Mrs Adolph Kresha Jr Osceola Mrs Edward E Watts and baby Osceola Mrs Leonard Sutter Shelby Donald E Peterson Osceola Ronald Mart Osceola Mrs Robert Lux Shelby Mrs Richard Merrick Osceola Mrs Verna Hamsa Surprise Mrs Lloyd Whitmore Shelby Michael Henggeler Shelby Steven Henggeler Shelby Barbara Wombacher Shelby Jimmy Seaberg Stromsburg Deceased John Hansen Silver Creek Mrs Mary Pickett Osceola
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Susan Grossnicklaus
Shelby Cecelia _Wagner
Osceola
Josephine Dunning
Shelby
Bert Burns
Alex Adelson
Stromsburg
John Imhoff
Silver Creek
Tillie Loseke
Elizabeth Miller
Clara Berck
Ray Cook
Beulah G. Peck
Harry Gonnerman
Shelby Fred Burke
Mary C. Anderson
Julius. Sutter
Dee Hastings
James Marak
Adolph Kresha, Jr
Edward E. Watts
Leonard Sutter
Shelby Donald E. Peterson
Ronald Mart
Robert Lux
Richard Merrick
Verna Hamsa
Surprise
Lloyd W
Deeds Family Reunion and Farewell Gathering
Mrs Flossie Deeds and Roc Miller returned to Osceola after visiting the Irvin Deeds family in Lincoln. A Deeds family reunion at Seward park on the Fourth of July also served as a farewell for the Orlo Deeds family of Valley bound for La Mesa California where Mr Deeds will teach in junior high. Attendants included Bud Deeds of Seward Ellis Deeds of Dakota City and Mr and Mrs Henry Adams of Sterling Cole. Lloyd Fiell and Dale visited the former's mother Alma Fiell at the Joe Fiell home on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flossie Deeds
Roc Miller
Osceola
Irvin Deeds
Lincoln
Deeds
Seward Park
Orlo - Deeds
Valley
la Mesa
Calif
Bud Deeds
Seward
Ellis Deeds
Dakota City
Navy Recruit Co. to graduate in three weeks at Great Lakes
The special Nebraska Navy recruit company at Great Lakes, Ill. stays on schedule for three weeks more of training ahead of their July 22 to 28 graduation during Salute to Nebraska week. The event includes tire fighting and small arms drills, weekend festivities, and an open house with dignitaries, alumni, and the public. Seamen Jerome Prososki Robert Harrison of Osceola and Seaman Bernard Haskins of Shelby are members.
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Great Lakes
Ill
Nebraska Navy
Cornhuskers
Neraska
Great Lakes Navy
Nebraska
Cornhusker Company
Atoms For Peace
Navy
Wright Rothers
Jerome Prososki
Robert Harrison
Osceola
Bernard Haskins
Shelby
Special
Nebraska Navy Recruit Company
Service Members On Leave And Training Near Osceola
Airman Bob Cole returns home on a 15 day leave from Whiting Field Florida to visit his mother Mrs Helen Cole and family. GM 2 Robert Massie arrives on a 30 day leave from Long Beach California to visit his father Charles Massie and reports to Sandia Base August 4 for a Navy assignment. James L Hastert son of Mr and Mrs Louis A Hastert of Shelby is undergoing ROTC summer training at Fort Riley Kansas with the University of Nebraska cadet program. Cadet Hastert scheduled to complete training August 3 is a chemical engineering major and a member of ASCE and the Newman Club. Robert G Eklund son of Dr and Mrs Harley S Eklund of Osceola is also at Ft Riley with the cadet program. Cadet Eklund a Business Administration major at the University is to complete training August 3 and is a Sigma Nu member and Osceola High School graduate from 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Cole
Whiting Field
Milton
Florida
Helen Cole
Robert Massie
Osceola
Long Beach
California
Charles Massie
Sandia
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Navy
James L. Hastert
Louis A. Hastert
Celebration of Plattsmouth Church Centennial
The Plattsmouth Methodist Church marked its centennial with a morning sermon by Bishop H Bascom Watts of Lincoln and an afternoon talk by Dr Richard Miller the Omaha District superintendent. An evening banquet featured Dr Frank of the St Pauls Methodist Church Lincoln as speaker. A longtime member aged 64 years attended along with two others aged 61 years and the centenarian woman who celebrated her 100th birthday last year.
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Plattsmouth
H. Bascom Watts
Lincoln
Omaha
Richard Miller
Frank
St. Paul’ Methodist Church
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State Supreme Court
Charles A. Fischer
Chadron
Hansen
Beck
Administration of Justice
Citizens Committee
State Board of Equalization
Scotts Bluff
York
Banner
Phelps
McPherson
Logan
Hooker
Garfield
Fillmore
Dixon
Brown
Officer Candidate School
Geo. Barber
Lawrence Hoffer
Weston
Mildred Snodgrass
Central Electric and Gas Company
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital
Navy Recruit Co
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