Results of Recent Heart Fund Drive in Polk County
W H Norton as chairman reports Polk County Heart Fund Drive collected 639.50 with Shelby 126.25 Osceola 157.90 Stromsburg 104.11 plus 155.60 from unidentified listings. Additional memorials and club donations total 140.69 from groups like Friends & Neighbors Ext Club Clear Creek Homemakers and various local clubs. Contributions may be delivered to Kepners Osceola or Andersons Mortuary Stromsburg for memorials in any name.
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W. H. Norton
Polk County
Shelby
Osceola Wu
Stromsburg
Friends & Neighbors
Clear Creek Homemakers
Shelby Project
Happy Hour
Lone Star
O.N.C
North Shelby Club
Osceola Project
Friendly Neighbors
Golden Red Club
Kepners
Osceola
Andersons Mortuary
Girl Scout Troops Report Busy Year In Osceola
The Girl Scouts of Neighborhood No 16 Prairie Hills District outline plans for the new year with Alex Mills as troop organizer and Anne Miller as Secretary and Treasurer. Troop 233 camped, Troop 232 earned Readers Badge, and Troop 231 did primitive camping near Shelby. Total enrollment is about 60 girls. fund drive set for fall with co chairs R V Johnson M O Johnson.
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Girl Scouts of
R. V. Johnson
Bill Zedicher
M. O. Johnson
Osceola
Robert Grossnicklaus
D. Frizzell
R. Grossnicklaus
DeVerne Rodene
Shelby
Ray Hawkins
Clover Leaf Dairy Club Meeting Report
The Clover Leaf Dairy Club met at James and David Klein’s home on July 20 with all members present. The group discussed showmanship tips and fair preparations, and Mrs. Klein hosted lunch afterward. David Klein, Reporter.
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Clover Leaf Dairy Club
James
David Klein
Cheerie Sisters Meet at Nyberg Home in July
The Cheerie Sisters met July 18 at Phyllis Nyberg's home with all members present. Topics included Judging Day Song Contest and Dress Revue dates. Kathy Pliefke gave a blue ribbon speech at the Timely Topics contest and demonstrated lounging and sleeping clothes. Lunch was served by Mrs Nyberg and Phyllis. Next meeting August 1 at Kathy Eikenhorst's home for the dress revue.
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Cheerie
Phyllis Nyberg
Kathy Pliefke
Kathy
Phyllis
Kathy Eikenhorst
Marilyn Oberg
Fort Lauderdale Visitor Calling on Inness Family
Miss Donna Rogers of Fort Lauderdale Florida visits her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs George Inness. Mrs Bill Bryan and Pamela spent Monday afternoon with Mrs Don Sterup and Darla.
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Donna Rogers
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
George Inness
Bill Bryan
Pamela
Don Sterup
Darla
Booster trip to Company Fair invites crew
Anyone interested in joining a booster trip for the company fair should contact Ray Conrad or John Osenbaugh for details and sign up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. Fair
Ray Conrad
John Osenbaugh
New Bank Staff Arrivals in Osceola This Fall
Dan Armbruster arrives from Columbus to join First National Bank Osceola with his wife Carole Lou and three daughters, moving to the Hannah Herrmann residence. Vinton Clark relocates from Omaha to Osceola with wife Marian, to occupy the Scott residence after October 1.
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Dan Armbruster
Osceola
Columbus
Ass’n
Armbruster
Carole Lou
Hannah Herrmann
Vinton Clark
Omaha
Mr. Clark
Marian
Scott
South Osceola
Don Byers
Roy Dinsdale
First National Bank
First National
Jenone Dawes
Youth Held For Auto Theft
A youth identified as Eldon Medicine Horn, 19, of Lakes Andes South Dakota, was arrested after a station wagon left its premises at 12:30 a.m. and later found two miles north of Norfolk. He had previously stolen a car at Salina Kansas and abandoned it at Geneva Nebraska and is on probation in South Dakota for third degree burglary. He was returned to Osceola and bound over to the District Court.
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Elmer Pehrson
Peterson
Eldon Medicine Horn
Lakes Andes
So. Dak
Highway Patrol
Norfolk
Medicine Horn
Salina
Kansas
Geneva
Nebr
South Dakota
Osceola
Wesley Chapel Picnic and Local Scout Meeting Schedule
The Wesley Chapel annual club picnic is Sunday July 30 at 12 noon in Osceola Park. Bring cold drinks for your family. Cub Scout Pack meeting is Friday July 28 at 8 p.m. at the Scout Cabin in the park. Lutheran Companion picnic is Sunday July 30 at 5 30 p.m. in Osceola Park.
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Wesley Chapel
Osceola Park
Firemen Meet The Osceola Volunteers
The Osceola Volunteer Firemen meet this Thursday evening to discuss community firefighting efforts and upcoming training. Members will review equipment, respond to incidents, and plan the department’s schedule.
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Osceola
Hannah Herrmann Dies at 84 in Wesley Chapel Community
Hannah C. Herrmann died Thursday night July 20 at Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital after being taken there earlier that day. She and her late husband Adam Herrmann lived many years in the Wesley Chapel area. Funeral services were held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Methodist Church with Rev. Robert V. Johnson officiating. Interment followed in Osceola Cemetery.
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Hannah C. Herrmann
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital
Adam Herrmann
Wesley Chapel
Methodist Church
Robert V. Johnson
Osceola
Births Report The Bierbowers Cerny and Miller Welcomes
Birth notices list three newborns: James Edward Bierbower born July 21 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces to Dr and Mrs R L Bierbower of Shelby Barbara Ann Cerny born July 22 weighing 6 pounds 5 ounces to Mr and Mrs John Cerny and a 7 pound 8 ounce son Miller born July 26 to Mr and Mrs Richard Miller.
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James Edward
R. L. Bierbower
Shelby
Barbara Ann
John Cerny
Richard Miller
Osceola Polk fair to host 20 event Tour of Thrills
The Tournament of Thrills brings 20 stunt acts to Osceola on August 16 with Don Chadwick headlining. He and 16 trained stuntmen will perform automobile dives, end-over-end crashes, and flaming dives with 1961 Fords and Falcons, plus motorcycle feats and a diving car act. Smiles Miller provides comic relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Polk County Fair
Don Chadwick
Deming
New Mexico
Chadwick
Don
U.S. Army
Hollywood
Clark Gable
Tennessee Ernie Ford
Red Collins
Indianapolis
Ind
Smiles Miller
Miller
Tennessee Ernie
Fire Destroys Tlamka Home in Osceola
A fire of unknown origin destroyed the Emma Tlamka residence in southeast Osceola Friday night. The Conrads reported the blaze at midnight and firefighters could not save the house or belongings, but protected nearby property belonging to Dave and Inez Anderson. The Bernt family and four children were away at the time.
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Emma Tlamka
Osceola
Gary Conrad
Dave Anderson
Donald Bernt
Odd Fellows Install Officers in Local Lodge Meeting
The local IOOF Lodge installed officers on Monday evening July 17. New officers include Sam Crouse as N G Clyde Courtney as R S N G Lyndon Mulford as W G Victor Sterup as L S N G Ray Conrad as Chaplain Albert Schmoker as Warden Eugene Sterup as I G Wesley Koehler as O G Lynn Snider as Conductor Ed Lewis as R S S Elmer Pehrson as LS. Serving Committee R H Mc Donald and Albert Ryan.
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IOOF
Sam Crouse
N.G
Clyde Courtney
R.S.N.G
Lyndon Mulford
W.G
Victor Sterup
L.S.N.G
Ray Conrad
Albert Schmoker
Eugene Sterup
I.G. Wesley Koehler
O.G. Lynn Snider
Ed. Lewis
R.S.S
Elmer Pehrson
R. H. McDonald
Albert Ryan
St Edward Defeats Osceola 2-0 in Sunday Match
Osceola suffered a 2-0 loss to St Edward Sunday night as errors and missed opportunities led to a sad ending. Osceola failed to score while St Edward produced both goals, with Brazee Quick and Grossnicklaus assisting and Van Dyke and Gerber contributing on defense.
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Osceola
St. Edward
H E
Brazee
Quick
Grossnicklaus
van Dyke
Gerber
Clarks
Gundersons dine with Art Wiser in Council Bluffs
Miss Vida Beckmeyer learned July 12 of her niece's husband A D Kellner sustaining a broken neck and paralysis after a fall at the Sand Pits near Arnold Nebraska. He lay at Memorial Hospital North Platte then moved to St Joseph Hospital Omaha for recovery. Mrs Kellner and daughters returned to Arnold after a weekend in Omaha and Reckmeyer home.
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Bill Gunderson
Council Bluffs
Art Wiser
Vida Beckmeyer
A. D. Kellner
Arnold
Nebr
Kellner
Memorial Hospital
North Platte
St. Joseph Hospital
Omaha
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Names and Transfers
Deceased Mrs A J Hermann Osceola. Transferred Don Johnson Osceola. David Watts Osceola. Dismissed Mrs Troy Van Winkle Silver Creek. Gary Graham Silver Creek. Roy H Thomas Shelby. Mrs Emil Alt Shelby. Stanley Harrison York. Miss Colleen Richter Shelby. Patients listed include Mrs Robert L Bierkower and baby Shelby, Mrs Hubert Girard and baby Osceola, Mrs John O Cerny and baby Miss Ann Ellis Stromsburg, Fredolph Johnson Stromsburg, Fred Wescoat Silver Creek, Billy Gillespie Rising City, Mrs Minnie Burke Stromsburg, M F Phillips Stromsburg, Mrs Clarence Gondringer Shelby, Mrs Emma Ericson Stromsburg, Mrs Ida Swanson Ceresco, Mrs Wesley Michener Stromsburg, Mrs Ellen Conkle Stromsburg, Mrs Esther Peterson Stromsburg, Mrs Hattie Newman Stromsburg, Don Byers Osceola, Mrs W W Norton Osceola, Rex Peterson Shelby, Edward Osmera Surprise, John Carlson Polk.
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A. J. Hermann
Osceola
Don Johnson
David Watts
Troy van Winkle
Silver Creek
Ralph Cleland
Central City
Gary Graham
Roy H. Thomas
Shelby
Emil Alt
Shelby Terry Adelson
Stromsburg
Henry Augustin
Shelby Stanley Harrison
York
Colleen Richter
Robert L. Bierkower
Hubert Girard
John O. Cerny
Ann Ellis
Fredolph Johnson
Fred Wescoat
Billy Gillespie
Rising City
Minnie Burke
M. F .Phillips
Clarence Gondringer
Emma Ericson
Ida Swanson
Ceresco
Retirement Village Plan Presented by Local Chamber
The Chamber of Commerce approves a plan for a retirement village here in partnership with the Good Samaritan Society of Fargo. Raymond Kepner and Bert Gissler lead the committee and announce an August 8 meeting at the school auditorium with Rev. William Goldbeck and Ella Koehler to explain financing, care, and village layout. No funds will be solicited.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Raymond Kepner
Bert Gissler
Bac
Nebraska
Good Samaritan Society of
Fargo
North Dakota
Kearney
Gibbon
Hastings
Beatrice
Wymore
Alliance
Gordon
Arapahoe
Kansas
William Goldbeck
Good Samaritan Village
Goldbeck
National Good Samaritan Society
Good Samaritan Society
Ella Koehler
Bride-to-be Ardith Anderson Honored in Shower
A miscellaneous shower was held Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. Leroy Rhodes honoring Miss Ardith Kay Anderson a bride to be. Co-hostesses were Miss Leily Miley Marian Inness and Mary Dinges. Anderson will wed Leon Schutte of Clarks ton on September 21.
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Leroy Rhodes
Ardith Kay Anderson
Rhodes
Leily Miley
Marian Inness
Mary Dinges
Miss Anderson
Leon Schutte
Clarks
Polk County Barracks Formed by World War I Veterans
A Polk County WWI veteran group met July 21 1961 at Stromsburg Library to form a Polk County Barracks. Twenty two members attended Elmer C Churchill Lincoln department commander helped install officers John W Bailey was chosen Commander Wesley Ericson Adjutant and Al Westenius Quartermaster with Green of Grand Island and H Peard of Hampton present as department officers.
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Polk County
Stromsburg
Elmer C. Churchhill
Lincoln
Green
Grand Island
H. Peard
Hampton
John W. Bailey
Wesley Ericson
al Westenius
Osceola Garden Club Discusses Beautifying Town
The Osceola Garden Club met on July 18 at Mrs Roy Her home with 12 members and 1 visitor present. Members shared vegetable fixing recipes and family heirloom tips. A plan to plant visible flowers to brighten streets was proposed. Edna Anderson taught geranium care and flower preservation. Iler served lunch.
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Osceola
Perry Family Visits Innesses As Hanson Heads York Schools
Mr and Mrs Robert Perry of Lincoln spent Sunday with Mrs Perry’s parents Mr and Mrs John Inness. Overnight guests were Mr and Mrs Leonard Hanson and family en route from Ogallala to York where they will reside. Hanson, superintendent of schools at Ogallala since 1950, will now head York Public Schools.
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Robert Perry
Lincoln
Beginning Swim Tests Set For August 4 At Osceola Pool
Swimming tests for Beginning Swimmer Certificates will be held the evening of August 4 at the Osceola Pool. This allows youngsters absent at the regular test to qualify. For details contact Pool Mgr. Bob Dinges at 4141 before August 4. July 27. Aug. 3.
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Osceola
Mgr
Bob Dinges
Local visitors share coffee in Stromsburg gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Wren Sherwood hosted Thursday night visitors Mr. and Mrs. Emil S. F. Johnson in Stromsburg. Sunday guests from Hordville Nebr. included Bertha Anderson Betty Jones Linda and Stromsburg friends Anna Freda Forss Mildred Larson and Evelyn Swartz for afternoon coffee and evening calls.
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Wren Sherwood
Emil S. F. Johnson
Chas. Norman
Stromsburg
Bertha Anderson
Betty Jones
Linda
Hordville
Nebr
Anna
Freda Forss
Mildred Larson
Evelyn Swartz
Dennis Emmons Fund Receives $773.00 Total
The latest report shows the Dennis Emmons Fund at 773 dollars. Planned benefits include a baseball game and a dance with contributions mailed to Bill Zedicker.
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Dennis Emmons
Bill Zedicker
Also Mentioned on This Page
Girl Scout News
Cheerie Sisters
Tlamka
Odd Fellows
St. Ed
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
David
Edgar Klein
Jimmy
Glen Green
Kevin
Orion Hanson
Roy Morgan
Garden Club
Edna Anderson
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