Urban mixup and fair photo highlights from local notes
Joyce RECORD corrects a Pee Wee ball photo misidentification linking Randy Urban to catcher duties while Ray Urban is noted as a Osceola midget player. The editor recalls taking hospital baby photos including nephew Layne and mentions AkSar-Ben representatives at the Polk County Fair for Pioneer Farm Award and 4-H beef judging pictures.
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Urban Brothers
Ray
Ray Urban
Janet
Randy Urban
Pee Wee’s
Osceola
Urbans
Layne
AkSar- Ben
Fairgrounds
Polk County Fair
Rye
Ladies Open Tournament Hosts Multiple Clubs and Winners
The ladies open event on July 17 drew fifty four participants with clubs from Valley View Central City Riverside Seward Columbus Albion Neligh David City Wood River and Ryan Hill. Doris Johnson of Central City and Mary Lou Stallings of Ryan Hill led medalist honors as top out of town and Ryan Hill finishers respectively. Flight winners included Ruby Haas and Nancy McDonald with multiple prize categories and a post tournament buffet served at 12 30.
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Valley View
Central City
Riverside
Seward
Columbus
Albion
Neligh
David City
Wood River
Ryan Hill
Out of Town
Doris Johnson
Mary Lou Stallings
Ruby Haas
Fran Carlson
Francis Heins
Nancy McDonald
Ethel Haney
Pat Robinson
Olga Westerhoff
Mary Lou Schott
Catherine Demel
Margaret Bittinger
Arcie Hays
Carolyn Nordberg
Birdie
Esther Hendrickson
Edith Smig
Vicki Wishart
Joan Beebe
Harriet Johnson
Marie Beebe
Dee Heyen
Jackie Smith
Candy Hall
County approves courthouse office moves to optimize space
County Commissioners on June 5 approved reallocating offices in the courthouse. The County Superintendent will move to the space vacated by the Selective Service office, the Extension Office to the former Superintendent space, and the Highway Superintendent to the old Extension area. LeRoy G. Gerrard begins as Highway Superintendent August 1, and the plan prioritizes field operations.
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County Extension Department
Burdette Flodman
Stromsburg
Carl R. H. Johnson
Osceola
LeRoy G. Gerrard
Don Sigler
Sigler
County Superintendent of Schools
Selective Service Office
Unavailability of Buyers May Cancel Polk 4-H Livestock Sale
The Polk County Fair faces possible cancellation of the 4-H livestock sale due to a lack of buyers though overall fair preparations run on schedule. County Extension Agent Don Sigler notes potential delays in a final decision, with announcements expected later this week as exhibitor numbers seem high and garden displays may shrink due to price concerns. The 4-H dress revue occurred at Salem Lutheran Church in Stromsburg with integrated judging and modeling, and the 4-H king and queen will be crowned Sunday afternoon.
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Polk County
Don Sigler
Sigler
Salem Lutheran Church
Stromsburg
Nebraska Law Requires Immunization for School Children
Nebraska unicameral passes LB 173 and LB 546 making immunizations mandatory for all children entering school this fall up to age twelve. The guideline outlines DTP TD polio measles and rubella requirements with boosters and notes physician guidance remains important. Parents should arrange vaccinations promptly and present updated records at school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Chamber of Commerce to host community sign painting event
The Chamber of Commerce will oversee a sign painting evening on Monday, July 30. Members and non-members are urged to participate painting city road signs. Ron Christensen, president, emphasized turnout is key to the event's success. painters should meet at 7:00 p.m. on the south side of the square.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ron Christensen
1890 fire bell to be erected at museum grounds
Work continues on the sod house at the museum as the 1890 fire bell, stamped 1890, is set for permanent display. The bell remains Fire Department property while being erected, funded by the Mrs Burt Lewis memorial, with time capsule cementing planned for Saturday.
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Jim Lewis
Burt Lewis
Rain Delays Pee Wee Baseball Play In Osceola
Rain postpones most Pee Wee baseball and softball games across the area. Osceola teams advance in the opening rounds while weather disrupts the rest and shifts schedules for the week including district tournaments and Legion events.
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Osceola
Polk
Shelby
Gresham
Duane Tenniges
Doug Sterup
Randy Lienemann
Robbie Watts
Ulysses
Waco
Rising City
Benedict
Central City Man Involved In Afternoon Accident
Curtis Howard of Central City was in a one car crash July 19 two miles west of Osceola near Paul Walgren farm. He was alone in a pickup that left the road traveled 54 feet through the air struck a telephone pole, broke a tree limb, and landed on its side in a roadside ditch. Marion Johnston investigated the scene.
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Curtis Howard
Central City
Osceola
Paul Walgren
Howard
Marion Johnston
Death of Michael Krivohlavek in Orangeburg at under two
Word has been received of the unexpected death of Michael Krivohlavek of Orangeburg South Carolina. He was the grandson of Mrs Velma Treadway and was under two years old.
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Michael Krivohlavek
Orangeburg
South Carolina
Velma Treadway
Michael
Grand Island Man Dies in Omaha Electric Line Accident
Kenneth Wombacher age 29 from Grand Island died Wednesday in an electric line crew accident in Omaha. Funeral services were held Saturday at Sacred Heart Church Shelby with burial in the parish cemetery. Survived by wife two children two stepchildren his parents Mr and Mrs Ray Wombacher of Shelby seven brothers and five sisters.
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Kenneth Wombacher
Grand Island
Omaha
Sacred Heart Church
Shelby
Ray Wombacher
Services for Mrs Pete Stromberg Held in Central City
Services were held Wednesday at Salt and Byers Funeral Home in Central City for Mrs Pete Stromberg who died Sunday afternoon at the nursing home. Burial followed in Swede Home Cemetery. Surviving are her husband and six children including Mervin Stromberg of Osceola and Mrs Keith Colson of Stromsburg.
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Pete Stromberg
Central City
Salt and Byers
Swede Home
Mervin Stromberg
Osceola
Keith Colson
Stromsburg
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Everett Smith
Pat Miller
Orville Dodds
Lucille O‘santowski
Ron Christen
Sen
Helen Hoffman
Stuart Nelson
Grace Rutter
NT Tay
Mike Senn
Lynn Boden
Bob Johnston
County Extension Office
Barb Peterson
C. of
Clarks
Johnny Zelasney
Daryl Nelson
Aurora
Legion Tourney
St. Paul
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