Directors Elected For Jones Creek Conservancy Dist
Five directors were elected to the Jones Creek Watershed Conservancy District. Three will serve four year terms: Walter B. Jones, Gerald Bryan, Dale Buchta. Two will serve two year terms: Oscar Imm, Levert Oquist. The district covers about one and a half miles wide from six miles west and half a mile north of Osceola to four miles south of Silver Creek. It has an approved on file plan for watershed flood protection and flood control. Watershed districts enable local action in soil and water conservation and flood prevention, with five directors to oversee the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones Creek
Silver Creek
Conservancy District
State Soil & Water Conservation Committee
Watershed Conservancy Districts
Jones Creek Watershed Conservancy District
Osceola Baseball Team Invited to Nebraska State Tourney
Osceola will compete in the 1959 Nebraska State Baseball Tournament for semi pro teams in York starting Monday July 20. Sixteen Nebraska teams enter double elimination with cash awards for the top five, and the champion earns a berth to the National Tournament in Wichita plus 20 percent of gate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Eugene Johanson
Nebraska
York
Wichita
Births in Osceola and Stromsburg Show Three Newborns
Mr and Mrs Armand Sch mok er of Osceola announce a son born at York General Hospital on Sunday June 21 weighing 8 pounds named Galen Armand. Mr and Mrs Richard G Anderson of Lander Wyoming welcome a daughter born Friday June 19 weighing 7 pounds 3 ounces named Kim Marie. Mr and Mrs Herbert Anderson of Stromsburg are paternal grandparents to a baby boy born Tuesday June 23 weighing 7 pounds Jerold Rosenquist and wife of Osceola have two other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armand Schmoker
Osceola
York General Hospital
Galen Armand
Murray
Byron
Richard G. Anderson
Lander
Wyoming
Kim Marie
Herbert Anderson
Stromsburg
Alfred Schmoker
Osceola Park
O. L. Fischer
Loup City
Nebraska
Loup Valley
Frederick
Fischer
Earle Miller
M. E. Scholz
Bill
San Diego
Calif
Wm. Campain
Albert Campain
Hastings
Richard Miller
Grace Maberg
Death Claims the Life of Michele Marie Nekl
Funeral services were held for Michele Marie Nekl daughter of Mr and Mrs Neal Nek of near Shelby on Saturday June 20 at 9 00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Shelby Monsignor Kein conducted the service Little Michele was 2 years and 18 days old when she passed away She was born June 4 1957 at the hospital in Columbus and died Wednesday evening June 17 at the Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital Interment was at the Shelby parish cemetery Mr and Mrs Neal Neal and three children survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Marie Nekl
Neal Nek
Near
Shelby
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Monsignor Kein
Little Michele
Columbus
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Shelby Parish
Neal Neal
Mrs. Lorenzo Merrick Dies in Los Angeles at 24
Mrs. Lorenzo Merrick died at her home in Los Angeles on June 18 at age 24. She was sister to Mrs. A. J. Inness and a former Polk County resident. The Schnasses and Greg of Wakefield Nebr traveled from their vacation, visiting the Lytle family in Bethesda Md and other spots, then stayed with Mrs. E A. Schnasse and Lydia Englehardt before returning home Sunday. Mrs. Leslie Adelson and Judy visited Mrs. Ed Bonne Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorenzo Merrick
Los Angeles
Calif
A. J. Inness
Polk County
E. D. Schnasse
Greg
Wakefield
Nebr
Robert Lytle
Bethesda
Maryland
E A. Schnasse
Lydia Englehardt
Leslie Adelson
Judy
Ed Bonne
Dr C W Jeffrey Donates Land For Hospital Use
Dr Charles W Jeffrey of Rawlins Wyoming donates two land tracts to Polk County on June 2 1959 across from Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital. The parcels 277 by 150 feet and 150 by 150 feet are restricted to hospital maintenance and operation and cannot be used for private residence or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk County Board
Annie Jeffrey Memorial County Hospital
Charles W. Jeffrey
Rawlins
Wyoming
Annie Jeffrey County Memorial Hospital
Seventy-One Attend annual Peterson picnic dinner
The sixteenth annual Peterson picnic gathered 71 attendees at Osceola Park on June 21 1959. One visitor, many family milestones, and a 1960 planning slate were noted along with a list of attendees and the 1960 committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Lynn Brighams 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed
Mr and Mrs Lynn Brigham of Shelby marked their 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday June 21 with an open house at their home. About 175 guests attended and greeted the couple while refreshments were served from a pink themed display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Brigham
Shelby
Warren Johnson
Orville Johnson
Gresham
Oregon
Ray Brigham
John Smith
Mesdames
Rex Brigham
Maurice Watts
James Brigham
Neil Brigham
Jill Smith
Annette Watts
Larry
Royce Johnson
Engagement of Mary Mardell to Edwin Mangelsen
Mr and Mrs Walter W Berex announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Mardell of Lincoln to Edwin L Mangelsen of Osceola son of Mrs Ina Mangelsen of Osceola The bride to be is employed by the University of Nebraska and the groom is in the service stationed at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter W. Berex
Mary Mardell
Lincoln
Edwin L. Mangelsen
Osceola
Ina Mangelsen
Mardell
University of Nebraska
Eddie
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Osceola Socials Include Visits From Local Families
On Father’s Day Mr and Mrs L L Der hosted E W Bonne with other guests and more families gathered at Bonnes. L L Her joined Franklin Williams and others for Sunday lunch. York’s Raymond Schokey and Glen visited Floyd Patraw’s home with their spouses. M A Mills Sr hosted a morning coffee for F A Mills of Omaha visiting Osceola. Osceola WCTU held a luncheon at the Lutheran Church with Mrs Dollie Hanshew leading the program. Flowers were sent to sick and elderly residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. der
E. W. Bonne
Don Hoffer
Linda
Bonnes
L. L. Her
Franklin Williams
Emory Cramer
Bruce
Charles
Larry Cramer
Susan
Polk
Raymond Schokey
Glen
York
Floyd Patraw
M. A. Mills Sr
F. A. Mills
Omaha
Osceola
Osceola Wctu
Lutheran Church
Dollie Hanshew
Lorraine Dawes Chosen Nebraska Dairy Princess Candidate
Miss Lorraine Dawes of Osceola earned District 5 representation in the Nebraska Dairy Princess Contest to be televised by KOLN-TV on June 25. The crown was bestowed June 19 at Columbus Elks Lodge by last year’s state princess Barbara Goble. Dawes receives a $250 scholarship and a necklace from the Columbus Chamber of Commerce after selection from seven county area contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Dawes
Marvin Dawes
Osceola
District 5
Koln - TV
Lorraine
Colfax
Butler, Platte, Polk
Nance
Merrick
Boone
Barbara Goble
Ayr
Columbus
Elks Lodge
Social Calendar Notices for June Meetings
TOPS Club plans a meeting at Evan Myer residence in Stromsburg next Monday afternoon June 29 at 2 00 p.m. Osceola Cub Pack schedules its next meeting in the park Friday evening June 26 at 8 00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Slimers Tops
Evan Myer
Stromsburg
Osceola Cub Pack
Park
Firemen Meet Tonight Osceola VFD Holds June Session
The Osceola Volunteer Firemen announce a regular monthly meeting for tonight, June 25, to discuss committee work, equipment, and upcoming events at the fire hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Hold-Over for Shaggy Dog at Muse Theatre
Due to large crowds for the Walt Disney produced and directed Shaggy Dog the film will be held over until tonight June 25 at Muse Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaggy Dog
Muse Theatre
Walt Disney
Gustafson Family Visits for Father’s Day
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gustafson and son Roger of Lincoln visited for Father’s Day on Sunday. They hosted Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gustafson and Mark Gustafson. On Monday afternoon Mrs. J. H. Gustafson entertained Mrs. Morris Richards and Mrs. Elna Bonnie for coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Gustafson
Roger of Lincoln
J. H. Gustafson
Mark Gustafson
Morris Richards
Elna Bonnie
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital News Summary
Obituary notices list deceased Michele Nekl Rising City and George B. Anderson Osceola among several residents. Names of patients and relatives including Lamonte Long Commack NY Mark Taylor Silver Creek and Mrs Marietta Hollister Stromsburg appear in hospital notices from Rising City Osceola and surrounding communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Nekl
Rising City
George B. Anderson
Osceola
Allen Anderson
Henry Renquist
Benedict
Ben Schmoker
Lamonte Long
Commack
N. Y
Mark Taylor
Silver Creek
Clifford McKibbon
James Zelasney
Harold Grossnicklaus
Gerald Hopwood
Shelby
Larry Cherry
Genoa
Rudolph Nitsch
Columbus
Marietta Hollister
Strom
Town Baseball Team Defeats Krakow Team 9-6
The Central Nebraska Baseball League will begin its second round Sunday June 28. The local team travels to St. Edwards baseball field for a 2:30 p.m. game hoping for another victory. Players Urkoski Syslo L Urkoski and M Urkoski contributed to the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krakow
P. Urkoski
Syslo
L. Urkoski
M. Urkoski
Central Nebraska Baseball League
St. Edwards
Lieutenant McCormick Assigned to Tri-Service Base
Lieutenant Richard L. McCormick from Osceola Nebraska is assigned to duty at a tri service base in Sundase Albuquerque New Mexico after six years in the army. He enlisted in May 1954 and holds a BS from the University of Nebraska 1953. His wife Jo, from Silver Creek, and their two children James and Terri accompany him. SP2 Robert M. Moore returns to Ft. Knox Kentucky after a 30 day furlough with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sundase
Albuquerque
N. Mex
Richard L. McCormick
Osceola
Nebraska
Army
Alaska
Silver Creek
University of Nebraska
James
Terri
Clara McCormick
Robert M. Moore
Ft. Knox
Kentucky
4-H Activities Cheerful Helpers Meet Saturday
The Cheerful Helpers gathered on Saturday and brought cookies and treats. They made and judged projects while planning future activities with 4-H club members.
Clear Creek Homemakers Club Meeting Notes
Clear Creek Homemakers Club met at Mrs Henry Smiths home June 17 with six members present. A written contest awarded the prize to Mrs Bill Jaxx. Hearts yielded high for Mrs Roy Grossnicklaus and low for Mrs Sam Gondringer who also won the door prize. Next meeting at Francis Miceks home September 10. no meetings in July or August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clear Creek Homemakers Club
Henry Smith
Bill Jaxx
Roy Grossnicklaus
Sam Gondringer
Gondringer
Francis Micek
4-H Homemaking Club Plans Style Show and Meetings
The 4-H Homemaking Club met at Beverly Wiesenman’s home on June 15 at 7 45 pm with President leading. Members planned a style show for the Cookie Gals and two named members on July 13 at Osceola Methodist Church and set next meeting at Ann Dunn’s on July 2 at 7 45 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Wieseman
Cookie
Evans
Effie Fernander
Osceola Methodist Church
Barbara Wieseman
Ann Dunn
Cheerie Sisters 4-H Club Meet At Home Of Pliefke
The Cheerie Sisters 4-H Club met June 5 at Kathryn Pliefke’s home with all members present. The lesson covered care of accessories and Carolee Dawes demonstrated materials and their uses. The next meeting is set for June 29 at Barbara and Marilyn Oberg’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheerie Sisters
4-H
Kathryn Pliefke
Carolee Dawes
Barbara
Marilyn Oberg
Barbara Wieseman
Grossnicklaus and Schmoker Picnic Held In Osceola Park
The Grossnicklaus Schmoker picnic took place at Osceola Park on Father's Day June 21 1959. Attendees included numerous relatives and friends from Lincoln Columbus Grand Island Shelby Rising City Chandler Arizona and Surprise with many members of the Grossnicklaus and Schmoker families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grossnicklaus - Schmoker
Osceola
Adolph Grossnicklaus
Irene Burritt
Betty
Bud Wieseman
Eugene Johansen
Brad
Patty
Connie Mulgrue
Lincoln
Adam Lufi
Holly Grossnicklaus
Jill
Sid Ligier
Columbus
Calmer Boden
Lynn and Lee
E. E. Burritt
Ervin Grossnicklaus
Bob Grossnicklaus
Roy Grossnicklaus
Teri
Steven Sterner
Chila Vista
Calif
August Senn
Martha Herger
Shelby
Ele Thompson
Grand Island
Herb Luchsinger
Gertrude Michelson
Richard Cielocha
Jean All
Mark Timm
A. J. Manthey
Chandler
Ariz
Fred Schmoker
Albert Schmoker
Armand Schmoker
Murry
Byron
Virgil Rosenberry
Allen
Erma
Jean
Leonard
Ralph Jillett
Joyce
John
Pauline
Rising City
Marian Bohuslavsky
Surprise
Engagement Announced for Janice Carlson and Merlyn Lampshire
Mr and Mrs Clarence Johnson of Polk announce the engagement of their daughter Janice Carlson to Merlyn Lampshire son of Lyman Lampshire of Hordville Nebraska Carlson works as a receptionist in Osceola for Dr John L Blodig Lampshire is employed with United Fire Safety Inc in Columbus Nebraska Plans for the wedding are indefinite
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Johnson
Polk
Janice
Merlyn Lampshire
Lyman Lampshire
Hordville
Nebraska
Miss Carlson
Osceola
John L.blodig
Lampshire
United Fire Safety, Inc
Columbus
Jones and Branting Families Ninth Annual Reunion
The Jones Branting families held their ninth annual picnic on Sunday June 14 at Buckley Park in Stroms. About 45 relatives attended including Herman and Myron Jones and many spouses and children. The organizing committee was Mrs Norwood Creekpaum and Mrs Ralph Jones with plans announced for the 1960 gathering on the second Sunday in June led by Mrs Martha Calvert and Mrs Kermit Branting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterson
Buckley Park
Stromsburg
Nebr
Jones - Branting
Herman Jones
Earl
Myron Jones
Orville Jones
Hastings
H. B. Branting
DeAnn
Kermit Branting
Ray Branting
Osceola Park Picnic Hosts Schmoker Family
Local report notes Mr. and Mrs Alfred Schmoker attended a Sunday picnic at Osceola Park. The gathering included relatives and neighbors and featured extended family from multiple households in the area. The event accompanied by social visits and conversations among residents.
Sigler Cardinals Triumph 7-3 Over Yankees
The Sigler Cardinals defeated the Osceola Implement Yankees 7-3 on Friday June 19. Berry Schmoker earned the win with 11 strikeouts and 3 walks while Leon Johnson pitched effectively. The final score was Yankees 41 Cardinals 776 in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankees
Sigler Cardinals
Berry Schmoker
Leon Johnson
Cardinals
Osceola Pool Gets New Fence And Sidewalks
A new steel fence is being erected at the Osceola swimming pool with wider sidewalks around three sides. The improvements aim to improve sunbathing space and safety. Crews hope to progress enough this coming week for pool opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
Social Visits and Family Reunion in Shelby and Surrounding Areas
Local residents enjoyed a series of visits with friends and relatives across Stromsburg Clarks Rising City Columbus Bellwood and Shelby. Emma Peterson Wren Sherwood and Paul Eveland hosted or visited others while Bruce and Alan Eveland returned home with their mother after a trip. A Father’s Day picnic at Alfred Gabel’s lawn in Shelby drew 35 guests including Rinke Nicolas Nicolas Hiatt Rinke Augustin and Kropatsch families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Peterson
Stromsburg
Wren Sherwood
Merl Lavelle
Polk
Sam Cook
Lois Ann Polene
Guy Smith
Clarks
Wallace Sherwood
Paul R. Eveland
Kristin
Ehnwood
Columbus
Laurence Rinke
Bellwood
Charles Augustin
Orin Hiatt
Rising City
Joe Rinke
William Morgan
Alfred Gabel
Eugene Gabel
Shelby
Donald Kropatsch
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Jones Creek Conservancy Dist
Sya Gre
Joyce Nelson
Newman Grove
C. W. Jeffrey
Richard Anderson
Peggy Henderson
Kelly Sue
Bert Rapp
Rebecca Ann
Myron Larson
Eric Dana
Rolland Peterson
Debra Lea
Sam Farris
Wayne Terrance
Cecil Moore
Duane Peterson
Reynold Peterson
Ronald Baker
Burdette Baker
Ralph Cooper
G. R. Peterson
Ted Johnson
Merle Johnson
Waldean Johnson and Rue
Edna Peterson
Milton Peterson
William Larson
Emil Monson
Mavis
Marcia Fjell
John I. Anderson
Ralph Simpson
Waldean Johnson
Roy Fijell
Gary Mosier
Mardell Berck
Annie Jeffrey
Hospital Hospital News
Town
Krakow Boys
Brazee
H. Grossnicklaus
RBI
R. Grossnicklaus
Mabee
J. Grossnicklaus
Rowan
Frund
Beebe
Marak
Kinberg
Sterup
H Grossnicklaus
Grossnicklaus and Schmoker
Janice Carlson
Jones
Branting
Johnson Plumbers
R. “Smith
V. Johnson
R. Smith
E. Smi
Johnson
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Spudniks
H&m
Royal
B. Nelsen
A. Rommers
W—I
IL & M’s
Bob Cats
Mildred Ransom
Walt Koehler
M. Ransom
Braves
Dodgers Ae
White Sox
Giants
L. Graves
D. Johnson
Trump Impl
Yanks
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