New Books At The Osceola Library
Osceola library adds fiction and non fiction titles including Thrush Green Abel's Daughter Maddux Cat Among the Pigeons Christie A Distant Trumpet Horgan From The Toolroom Shate My Brother Michael Stewart With Night We Banish Sorrow Roberts View From The Fortieth Floor White Watcher In The Shadows Household Three At Wolf's Door Stout Night Without End MacLean The King's Agent Clark Norman Rockwell Illustrator Dooley The Night They Burned The Mountain Woods Seargeant The Magic Ring Frazier Big New School Hastings About Our Flag Rees Juvenile titles by Lenski Jenny Lind etc Old Rosie Remember the story hour by American Legion Auxiliary to be held July 18 23 9:30 10:30 each morning for ages 4 to 9 Mrs Jay Mc Donald in charge
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christie
Horgan
Michael _ Stewart
Roberts
Lockridge
Wolf's Door
Stout
MacLean
Clark
Norman Rockwell
Rockwell
Mountain
Dooley
Woods
Willa Cather
Frazier
Big New School
Hastings
Rees
Jenny Lind
Kielty
Lenski
Lambert
Gay the
Brave Cowboy
Anglund Goodness
Goose _ Potter
Jackson Old Rosie
Moore
American Legion Auxiliary
Jay McDonald
Osceola Edges Fullerton in 7 6 Thriller
Osceola edged Fullerton 7 to 6 despite errors. Frund homered with a man on base, lifting Osceola to third place in the Central Nebraska League. Next game Osceola at Clarks at 8 30 p m on Sunday July 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Fullerton
Frund
B. Brazee
H. Grossnicklaus
G. Brazee
Rudolph
Harris
Randle
Clarks
Dianne Flannigan and Francis Jenn Wed In Stuart Nebr
Miss Dianne Doris Flannigan of Omaha daughter of Mrs. W. J. Flannigan of Grand Island wed Francis Jenn of Osceola son of Mr and Mrs August Jenn in a double ring ceremony at St Boniface Church Stuart Nebraska at 10 00 a m Saturday July 9 Father A J Paschang officiated The couple's reception followed at the Stuart Auditorium with about 200 relatives and friends The newlyweds will reside at 8121 Oakwood Ralston and both hold positions in Omaha and Osceola respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dianne Doris Flannigan
Omaha
W. J. Flannigan
Grand Island
Francis Jenn
Ralston
August Jenn
Osceola
A. J. Paschang
St. Boniface Catholic Church
Stuart
Nebr
James Flannigan
Chantilly
Jim
Barbara) Friedel
Arlene Ulrich
Joyce Kolbeck
Morris Senn
Robert Weber
Roger Flannigan
Jim Friedel
Don MacKenzie
Chicago
Stuart Auditorium
Connie Coufal
St. Boniface
Stuart Public
Central Catholic High School
Mutual of Omaha
Western Electric Co
Oakwood
GAB Club Honors Mrs Walgren Birthday At Home
GAB Club met Monday afternoon at the home of Mrs Paul Walgren to honor her birthday. Mr and Mrs Bud Deeds and daughters of Seward visited Flossie Deeds and Roc Miller Sat. Mickie and Gail stayed for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAB Club
Paul Walgren
Walgren
Bud Deeds
Seward
Flossie Deeds
Roc Miller
Mickie
Gail
Carol Scherer Weds S. Seebold
Miss Carol Scherer and Stanley Seebold were married July 9 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gresham. The groom is from Council Bluffs Iowa and the couple will reside in Fremont after a wedding trip to the Teton mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Scherer
Clarence Scherer
Gresham
Stanley Seebold
Council Bluffs, Ia
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Births Record: Three Newborns Reported This Week
Martha Irene En gert, 8 lbs 2 oz, born Thursday July 7 to Mr and Mrs Howard En gert. Kurt Leon Torell, 7 lbs 5 oz, born Friday July 8 to Mr and Mrs Byron Torell of Gresh. Pamela Arlene Bryan, 8 lbs 6 oz, daughter born Saturday July 9 to Mr and Mrs William Bryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Irene
Howard Engert
Kurt Leon
Byron Torell
Gresh
Wm. Bryan
Pamela Arlene
Family visits and travels from Grand Island
Mrs. Charles Kucera and Vicki visited the Louis Kucera family in Grand Island Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Hanson and sons Barry and Brian arrived home Sunday evening from a trip to Sheridan Wyoming where they visited Lowell's sister Mrs. Harold Wurst and Mr. Wurst. Returning they came through the Black Hills and Badlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kucera
Vicki
Louis Kucera
Grand Island
Lowell Hanson
Barry
Brian
Sheridan
Wyo
Lowell
Harold Wurst
Mr. Wurst
Black Hills
Badlands
Wheat Harvest In Polk County Yields Reported
Polk County farmers report wheat harvest in full swing with yields from 40 to 60 bushels per acre. Tests show average weight around 60 pounds per bushel and moisture content between 12 and 13 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County
Osceola Wins Little League Battles and All Star Clash
Osceola defeated David City 6 to 3 with strong hitting and solid pitching by Schmoker and Studley. The midget all star game ended 16 to 2 in Osceola favor with Schmoker pitching and Studley catching. Upcoming league games include Siglers versus Ins and Gas Co versus Record, with all star games Osceola hosting Silver Creek and Clarks on the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Legion
David City
Osceola
Studley
Berney
Harlai
Hinglar
Schmoker
Polk
HR & Osceola
Merchant and Sealey
Ins
Gas Co
Siglers
Record
Silver Creek
Osceola Vs. Clarks
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District Notes
The district reports an Operation Bootstraps planting on Elwood Sandell farm drawing 30 plus visitors from five states. A 12 acre grass and legume mix developed with James Wilson and Harold Kingman aims to reduce runoff and soil loss. Contractors offering erosion control, terraces, and waterways advised for season work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwood Sandell
James Wilson
Wilson Seed Farm
Harold E. Kingman
SCS
L. C. Newell
Nebraska
Wright
Arizona
Dean Lancaster
Dick Mills
Nebraska Improvement Association
Miltan Austin
Austin Company
Columbus
Larry Lamb
Hubert Gerard
Henry Linder
Mildred Hultgren
Roy Wilson
Family Visit With Rodene and Ander Family
Mrs Waldo Rodene and her children are spending the week with Mrs Rodene’s parents Mr and Mrs George B Ander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Rodene
Wheat Quota Vote Set for 1961 Crop Referendum
Polk ASC Chairman Richard C. Sealey announces a July 21 1960 referendum on marketing quotas for the 1961 wheat crop. Eligible growers with more than 15 acres may vote from 8 am to 8 pm at listed local sites. Quotas require two thirds support. penalties apply to excess production if approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C. Sealey
Polk Asc County Committee
Army Officer Completes Emergency Medical Course
1st Lt. Richard L. McCormick son of Mrs. Clara A. McCormick of Osceola Nebraska recently completed the emergency medical care course at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas. He trained in life saving procedures stopping blood flow artificial respiration and splint dressings and bandages. He is regularly assigned to Sandia Base New Mexico entered the Army in 1954 and is a 1954 University of Nebraska Lincoln graduate. His wife Jo resides in Albuquerque New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Richard L. McCormick
Clara A. McCormick
Osceola
Neb
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
McCormick
Sandia Base
N. M
Massie Serves Aboard USS Vance In Pearl Harbor Patrol
Robert C. Massie gunner's mate first class USN son of Charles H. Massie of Osceola Nebraska and husband of Pearl Mitchel of Chicago Illinois serves aboard the radar picket ship USS Vance out of Pearl Harbor Hawaii. The Vance, part of Escort Squadron Five, provides navigational aids for Pacific travelers and takes part in search and rescue missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Massie
USN
Charles H. Massie
Osceola
Nebr
Miss Pearl Mitchel
Chicago
Ill
Vance
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Escort Squadron Five
Pacific
Doctorate in Psychology Awarded for West resident
Ralph L. Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn I. Anderson of Stromsburg, earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree in psychology from the University of North Dakota. Since 1959 he has been a clinical psychologist at DeWitt State Hospital in Auburn California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph L. Anderson
Glenn I. Anderson
Stromsburg
University of North Dakota
Anderson
DeWitt State Hospital
Auburn
California
University of Chicago
University of Illinois
Nebraska University
Veterans Hospital
Lincoln
Omaha
Beatrice and Veterans Hospital
Knoxville
Iowa
State of California
Cass Co. Children’s Center
Fargo
North Dakota
Ander son family returns from Black Hills reunion
Mr and Mrs Lester Anderson and sons returned last Wednesday after a few days in the Black Hills. Clara Horst and Elsie Cerney traveled to Grafton Nebraska on Sunday for a Garrett clan reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Anderson
Black Hills
Clara Horst
Elsie Cerney
Grafton
Nebr
Garrett
Couple from Fullerton Weds at St Marys Pilsno
Joan Stanczyk daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Stanczyk wed James Nowak son of Mr and Mrs Louis Nowak at St Marys Catholic church Pilsno in a high Mass ceremony officiated by Fr Kenneth Schnoebel enrobed in Chantilly lace details. Bridesmaids wear blue accents while brides bouquet features white roses and a white Rosary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Stanczyk
Frank Stanczyk
James Nowak
Louis Nowak
Fullerton
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Pilsno
Kenneth Schnoebelen
Margaret Lesiak
George Wozniak
Michael Annette
Chicago
Virgil Lassek
Columbus
John Laska
O’neill
Marie No- Wak
Marilyn Triba
Wedding Rites for Mr. and Mrs. Szatko in Omaha
The wedding at St Marys parish hall featured 350 guests for dinner and a 600 guest reception. Bride from Silver Creek and groom from Fullerton will reside at 327 South 37th Street in Omaha after honeymoon at the Ozarks. Bride employed at Hartford Insurance. groom at Continental Can with Fullerton High background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Szatko
Ralston
Ben Cheloha
Columbus
St. Mary’s Parish Hall
Don Curtis
Omaha
Jack Kastewa
Marilyn Mixon
Margaret Weishaar
Joann Triba
Ozarks
South 37Th Street
Silver Creek High School
Hartford Insurance Company
Continental Can Company
Fullerton High
Mrs. Laura Scott Returns Home After Visit
Mrs. Laura Scott, who spent several days with Mrs. Ida Ferris, returned to her home in Aurora Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Scott
Ida Ferris
Aurora
Women’s Friday Bowling League Planned at Mike’s Bowl
A women’s Friday afternoon bowling league is organized for the coming season at Mike’s Bowl. Interested participants should contact Mrs. John Cerny at phone 4061.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike’s Bowl
John Cerny
Last Rites Thursday For Charles Alvin Heitzman
Charles Alvin Heitzman 86 dies after long illness at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital. Funeral services held Thursday at 10 30 A M at the family home with Rev L A Hansen officiating. Burial in Osceola cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Alvin Heitzman
Will Heitzman
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Rev
L. A. Hansen
Silver Creek
Osceola Cemetery
Infant Daughter of Dr and Mrs Bierbower Dies
Mary Jane Bierbower infant daughter of Dr and Mrs R L Bierbower of Shelby was born Saturday morning at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital and died later that day at the Children’s Hospital Omaha where she had been transferred
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jane Bierbower
R. L. Bierbower
Shelby
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Children’s Hospital
Omaha
Hospital News Deaths and Dismissals List
A hospital notices list records names of deceased and discharged patients across Osceola Stromsburg Shelby Gresham Polk and nearby towns including Al Heitzman Hugh Johnston and several Mrs. and Misses with multiple babies. The compilation names patients and relatives in a routine register style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Heitzman
Silver Creek
Bierbower
Shelby
Clara Horst
Osceola
John Bailey
Stromsburg
Norman Henggeler
Columbus
Hugh Johnston
George B. Anderson
Elton Peterson
Luther Potter
Lyle Johnston
Mattie Brigham
Wallace Benda
Shelby John Langer
Shelby Russell Cole
Wahoo
Peter A. Sundberg
Howard Engert
Robert L. Bierkower
Kenneth L. Stewart
Polk
Oswald Lux
Shelby Arthur Randell
Katherine Anderson
David O’riley
Estherville
Iowa
William Smith
Grand Island
William Bryan
Byron Torell
Gresham
Marie Stunkel
George Geier
Elmer Berger
Victoria Hernbloom
W. E. Allison
Jack Johnston
C. M. Johnson
Aster Kessler
Orah Nyquist
Nathanel J. Gould
New York
N. Y
Nathanel J
Wilmer Bodine
Edward Quick
Hardville
Charles Stewart
Willard A Adelson Named to FHA County Committee
Willard A Adelson was appointed to the Farmers Home Administration county committee for a three year term. He joins Hilbert Buchta and William H Kosch to help determine loan eligibility and adapt agency policies for farmers in Butler Polk and Seward counties. Edwards Nebraska native Ad elson is a respected Polk farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard A. Adelson
Farmers Home Administration
Irwin J. Doane
Butler
Polk
Seward
Adelson
Nebraska
Otto Weemann
Stromsburg
Hilbert Buchta
Osceola
William H. Kosch
Shelby
Luther Leaguers Sell Bulk Ice Cream For Charity
Due to a building program at their church the St Paul Luther Leaguers cancel the annual ice cream social and offer bulk homemade ice cream by order The cutoff date for orders is July 24 with more details in another ad in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Leaguers
St. Paul Luther Leaguers
Recent Bride Honored by Friends at Saturday Tea
Mrs Maria Fulwider and Mrs Viola Wieseman hosted a Saturday afternoon in honor of Mrs Raymond Gestrine a recent bride. Twenty two friends attended the event a gift was presented and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Fulwider
Viola Wieseman
Raymond Gestrine
Social Calendar Notes for Wesley Chapel and Local Groups
The Wesley Chapel club meets Wednesday July 20 with Maud Herrmann and Mrs. Glenn Richards assisting. Hospital Auxiliary gathers 8:00 PM Monday July 18 in the hospital basement. St Vincent's Altar Society meets after 7:30 Mass Sunday July 17. Stoner Club picnic dinner 12:30 Sunday July 17 at Osceola park. Garden Club 8:00 PM Tuesday July 19 at Mrs Ed Bonne's home. Lions Club noon Wednesday July 20 at the L & M. CTU meets Thursday July 21 at the Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Chapel Club
Maud Herrmann
Glenn Richards
Hospital
St. Vincent’s Altar Society
Stoner Club
Osceola Park
Garden Club
Ed Bonne
Lions Club
CTU
Lutheran Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thrush Green
Abel’s Daughter
Maddux
Seargeant
Dianne Flannigan
Carol Scherer Weds
S. Seebold
Everett Ellis
Council Bluffs
Harold Seebold
Diane Scherer
Judy Zentz
Ft. Collins
Colo
Leona Dittmer
Council Bluff
Robert Seebold
Albuquerque
Rodney Scherer
Larry Ellis
G. H. Neujahr
Charles Christensen
Plattsmouth
Jack Kistler
Missouri Valley
Karen Wieseman
Louise Micek
Ronna Dittmer
Joyce Staehr
Donna Reiling
Clara Marie Lahowets
Teton Mountains
Wyoming
Fremont
Polk County Soil and Water Conservation District
Canada
McMeekin Implement Co
Clear Creek and Island
Hackberry
Peter Ropke
ASC
Platte
Pleasant Home
Valley — Valley Methodist Church
Sealey
Officer
The
University of Nebraska In
West
Chigil Kula
al Stanczyk
David Shatkoski
Mrs
Carl Subicek
Marvin Dawes
Monroe
Marvin
Carl
Dawes
Calif
Hospital News
Dr. Eklund
Glenna Wieseman
Jo Byers
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