Degrees earned at University of Nebraska listed for area students
This report notes area youths receiving University of Nebraska degrees last week. Names include Louis Monson Osceola with a bachelor of science in agriculture Judith Hendren Johnson Stromsburg Judy Nelson Stromsburg Theron Carlson Stromsburg with high distinction Lyndon Johnson Stromsburg Thomas Sweet Clark s Bachelor of science in pharmacy Linda McKeag Abraham Osceola and other graduates from area towns. The piece also mentions community notices including a night watchman needed in Osceola and a new columnist from north of Shelby Mrs Cyrus Janicek Route 1 Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Bachlor
Louis Monson
Osceola
Judith Hendren Johnson
Stromsburg
Judy Nelson
Theron Carlson
Lyndon Johnson
Thomas Sweet
Clarks
Linda McKeag Abraham
Transportation in Colombia a traveler’s informal guide
A letter describing Colombian transport from rural foot paths to crowded campo buses and aging US school buses. It notes narrow dirt roads, limited river and air links, mountainous terrain, and the high cost of car ownership, with travel often slow and crowded and public transport tightly regulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campo
Colombia
Neiva
Little League and local notices mix of sports and events
Little League results list Siglers 7 Gas Co 6 on June 8 and NFL 22 Record 11 on June 11 with June 18 game Lee Siglers versus NFL. Honorary degree awarded to Arjay Miller of Shelby by University of Nebraska on June 12. Birthdays for Lola Kallenbach Barry Albers Galyn Johnson. dinner in Shelby for families. Masonic dinner June 3 at Kings with John Bottorf speaker. Marine Corporal Roger Merchant serving at Cherry Point. First Holy Communion at St. Vincent's June 6. Osceola slugger league start amid rain. Boys State and Girls State elects include Mike Anderson and Lynda Myers.
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Shelby—Arjay Miller
Shelby
Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Mich
University of Nebraska
Elizabeth Kallenbach
Lola Kallenbach
Barry Albers
Galyn Johnson
Ronald Johnson
Seward
Galyn
Gary
Gene
Genoa
Wayne Kallenbach Jr
Cheyenne
Wyo
Lincoln
Mike Anderson
Osceola
Lynda Kay Myers
Polk
Wet Nebraska week floods croplands and creeks rise
The past week brought 1.82 inches officially with higher county readings. Creeks ran bank full and croplands flooded while culverts washed out amid persistent spring rains. Farmers desire moisture spread over several months as 30 year normals rise. Open house marks Wendell Ruth anniversary at Rising City Methodist Church. Local 4-H week thanks banks and sponsors in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Wendell Ruth
Rising City Methodist Church
Connie Thelen Weds Robert Bright in Shelby Sacred Heart
Miss Connie Jean Thelen and Robert Bright were married May 29 at Sacred Heart Church Shelby. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John A. Kean officiated the 10:30 a.m. ceremony with family members and local friends in attendance.
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Shelby
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Connie Jean Thelen
Robert Bright
John A. Kean
Richard Thelens
Ted Brights
Columbus
Deanna Thelen
Shelly Scow
Duane Bright
Danny Thelen
Kenneth
David Thelen
King’s Crystal Room
Polk County Centennial Promotes Platte River Trail
A Polk County centennial group plans a push for the Platte River Trail this weekend. A family recalls a Sunday drive to the trail with kids eager to revisit a clean picnic area, with toilets, trash cans, and a fireplace.
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Daddy
Platte River
Polk County
Polk County Planners Propose Platte River Trail Extension
Polk County Centennial Committee advances a Platte River Trail across Polk County linking rural turn‑offs near Swedenberg Hill to Kazy Korners on Highway 81. The plan seeks public river access for camping and picnics, signposted routes, landowner cooperation, and county betterment contest potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Centennial Committee
Polk County
Platte River
Swedenberg Hill
Kazy Korners
Robert Bryan
E. Ekstrand
Raymond Burke
Sec.treas
Nebraska Gas and Public Power Utilities
State Centennial Committee
Centennial Committee
Osceola takes 13-0 win in baseball after opening blast
Clark's third baseman Lock started the game with a long drive against Osceola, but Osceola surged ahead to a 13-0 victory on 13 hits and 2 errors. Win duo was Hegi Houderscheidt and R Grossnicklaus. Brazee Strobel and D Booth pitched for the losers. Osceola had earlier beaten Genoa 21-10 and Schuyler 26-3 in a 3-0 season start facing St. Edward Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Lock
Osceola
Don Hegi
Houderscheidt
R. Grossnicklaus
Brazee
Strobel
D. Booth
Genoa
Schuyler
St. Edward
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Fred Bond
Ye the Record
Cyrus Janicek
Route 1
District 18
Janicck
Jim Wilson
Wilson
Billy
Starke Hathaway
University of Minnesota
Charles Roberts
Martin Roberts
The
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of America
New York World’s Fair
United Nations
New York City
Miss Joy Smith
John Smiths
Shelby Rebekah Lodge
Kathy Zedicher
Bill Zedicher
York
Iowa
Ilkinois
Indiana
Ohio
Gettysburg
Washington
Philadelphia
Valley Forge
New York
Hyde Park
Niagara
Ontari
Rebekah Lodge No. 88
Odd Fellows Lodge
Doug Dunn
Siglers
Gas Co
NFL
Lee Siglers
Kings
John Bottorf
Sutton
Marine Squadron
Roger L. Merchant
Robert Merchants
Karen Shostrom
Marine Air Base Squadron 14
Second Marine Aircraft Wing
Marine Corps Air Station
Cherry Point
N. C
Cpl Merchant
Midland College
Fremont
St. Vincent’s Church
Margie Lux
Denise Dunn
Raymond Urban
Douglas Augustin
Steven Senn
Michael
Michele McMeekin
Vicki Kucera
Michael Schott
Bobby Runquist
Linda Schott
Douglas Dunn
Leroy Rein
Dick Bennett
Milford
NFL Gas Co
First National Bank and Trust Co
Beverly Wieseman
Folgers Coffee Co
Dianne Lux
Knights of
Ak-Sar- Ben
Chris Carlson
Connie Thelen
R. Bright
Polk County Centennial Group
By Gary Garey
Consumers Cooperative Assn
Farmers Union State Exchange
Homer Young
Richard J. Wombacher
Raymond J. Wombacher
Rogers
San Diego
Calif
U.S. Pacific Fleet
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