Nebraska swine outbreak prompts vigilance and monitoring
Nebraska pork producers are urged not to panic after the first hog cholera outbreak in 18 months near Adams County. Extension Veterinarian Dr. Alex Hogg warns to report sick pigs promptly to vets, as the disease threatens Nebraska’s cholera-free status and indemnity payments rely on early detection and culling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald L. Sigler
Nebraska
Alex Hogg
University of Nebraska Extension
Adams County
State Department of Agriculture
Holstein
National Animal Disease Laboratory
Ames
Corn
Mom's new focus guides family meals on the go
Home economics advice urges mothers to teach children to choose from four food groups daily. Nutritionist Pauline Mairs says modern families eat from lunch counters machines and drive ins, so model wise, quick meals at home and ready snacks like carrot sticks plums peanut butter and milk. Golf News reports Thursday league results with low scores and an eagle by Ed Buse on hole 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Lee Nickles Mather
Pauline Mairs
Iowa State University
Mom
Golf News
Ed Buse
Don Linton
Dr. Parminter
Frank Nordberg
Mike James
Edgar Peterson
Herb Olson
Larry Cook
Carl Johnson
Hubert Girard
Wayne Stallings
Harold Osentowski
Elmer Gleim
Ray Roehrs
Walter Rempe
Bob Merrick
Birthday Club Met At Jim McCoy Home
Birthday Club members gathered at the Jim McCoy home on Friday June 16. A dessert lunch was served and gifts were shared for members with June birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Jim’ McCoy
Social Center News highlights from Esther Kuhnel
Community notes from Columbus area residents. Ben and Christy of North Bend stayed with Jim and Mary McKeag during the State Democratic Convention in Lincoln. A bridal shower honors Debbie Dunn at St. Vincent's hall. Various family visits, hospital and funeral attendances, birthdays, and social gatherings are listed with local names and places across Columbus, Shelby, York, and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Abraham
Ben
Christy
North Bend
Jim McKeag
Lincoln
Morris Dunn
Debbie Dunn
St. Vincent’s Hall
Chris Huggler
Harlan McKeag
Emery Kuhnel
Mmes
Avis Waller
Janet Johansen
Cheryl
Leann
Marilyn Paine
Kansas City
Esther Kuhnel
Armand Schmoker
Leland Peterson
York
Lewis Schott
Lewis, Jr
Lewis, Sr
Willard McKeag
Fremont
Arch Austin
Jim McKeags
Jimmie Brigham
Stuart
Florida
al Kuhnel
John Lysle
Columbus
Jack Schott
Arthur Johansen
Chris Cole
Behlen Hospital
Marvin Dawes
Leo Glatter
Shelby
Adolph Travenicek
Cedar Bluffs
Henry Dirks
Barbara
Big Springs
Texas
Louie Kubicek
Martin Jones
Dorothy Nelson
Lavern Stevens
Gloria Oquist
Gladys Carlson
Alma Jones
Norma
Irene Walgreen
Mable Hotchkiss
Stromsburg
Mildred Edwards
Norfolk
Joan Stevens
Jayne Nelson
Nancy
Melanie Oquist
David Richards
Jackie Smith
Vernon Kuhnel
Vinen
Billie’s Cafe
Bride to Be Honored at June Bridal Shower in Polk
A bridal shower Saturday evening June 24 at Merle Johnson home honored Miss Jane Fredrickson of Polk bride-to-be of Arlette Johnson. Hostesses were Mines Merle Johnson Roger Johnson Reynold Peterson Herb Anderson Ralph Cooper and MarVelle McCarron. Special guests were the couple’s mothers Mrs Marvin Fredrickson and Mrs Ted Johnson. The color scheme featured yellow orange and white. The wedding is set for August 5 at Polk Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Johnson
Jane Fredrickson
Polk
Arlette Johnson
Mines
Roger Johnson
Reynold Peterson
Herb Anderson
Ralph Cooper
MarVelle McCarron
Marvin Fredrickson
Ted Johnson
Polk Methodist Church
Bridal Shower Honors Miss Mary Lou Kresha in Shelby
Miss Mary Lou Kresha, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kresha, was honored at a bridal shower Sunday afternoon June 25 at the Legion Hall in Shelby. Nearly 100 relatives and friends attended. decorations featured lavender yellow pink green and blue. gifts were opened with assistance from Sheryl Brockmeier Mary Ann Dunekacke Betty Ann Kresha and Rhonda Smith. A guest was Mrs. Fred Dunekacke of Johnson Nebraska. Miss Kresha and Lee Dunekacke plan to wed July 15 at St. Andrew Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Kresha
Adolph Kresha
Legion Hall
Shelby
Sheryl Brockmeier
Mary Ann Dunekacke
Betty Ann Kresha
Little Rhonda Smith
Mary Lou
Fred Dunekacke
Johnson, Nebraska
Miss Kresha
Lee Dunekacke
St. Andrew Catholic Church
Local families take weekend departures and visits
Mr and Mrs Russell Shenk of Lakewood California and daughter Mrs Rod Verrips and sons Russell and Jason of Sacramento left Sunday after ten day visit with Mr and Mrs Roy Emmons and Mr and Mrs Floyd Emmons. Rosa Waggoner leaves Thursday for Fortuna California after visiting Lillian Walstead since April 17. Mr and Mrs Herb Anderson and Mrs Ralph Cooper of Lincoln were Friday overnight guests of the Reynolds Petersons and they were Saturday dinner guests in the Ted Johnson home. Wednesday afternoon guests were Mr and Mrs Paul Everett of Manson Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Shenk
Lakewood
California
Rod Verrips
Russell
Jason
Sacramento
Roy Emmons
Floyd Emmons
Rosa‘Waggoner
Fortuna
Lillian Walstead
Herb Anderson
Ralph Cooper
Lincoln
Reynold Petersons
Ted Johnson
Alice Gustafson
Paul Everett
Manson
Wash
Richards Family Social Notes From Local Visit Summary
Mansion Washington hosted the Richards family during the week. The Richards hosted dinner for relatives, while Marion Richards is identified as Mrs. Everett. Visitors included Scott Paine, Vernon Kuhnel family, Richard Birkel of David City, Harvey Drum of California, Jill and Janet Hiemer hosts, and Ed Schott with Al Kuhnel hosting guests from Mason City Iowa and Shelby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill
Janet Hiemer
Bob Paine
Cindy
Scott
Kansas City
Osceola Residents Call at Ronald Beebe Home
Saturday visitors to the Ronald Beebe residence in Osceola included Mrs. Oscar Jones Barbara Pehrson Mrs. Verland Bauer Nan Dianne Pehrson Dennis Kubicek and Mr and Mrs Bob Sigler Jr all noted in local social listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Beebe
Oscar Jones
Barbara Pehrson
Verland Bauer
Nan
Dianne Pehrson
Dennis Kubicek
Bob Sigler, Jr
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ellsworth Benson
State & Extension Forester
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Brent Hoadley
Extension Urban Horticulturist
Dist. V. University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Polk County Fair Osceola
Nebr. Mendey
Ray
Conrad
Social Center News
Becky Tworek
Roger Oppliger
Pearle Coffin
Joe Mick
Bellwood
Englebert Gabel
John Gabel
Beverly Brigham
Jim Brigham
Jim
Ray Brigham
Beverly
Children’s Zoo
Leonard Augustin
Harold Nelson
Jerry Johansen
Shelby Legion Club
Central City
Jerrill Bailey
Wayne Anderson
Arnold Ernst
Alvin
Las Vegas
Arthur
Clarkson
Hubert Alt
Lawrence Albers
Barb
Caroline Birkel
David City
Leo Albers
Don Wekmeister
Brunswick
Robert Paine
Vern Kuhnel
Osceola Locals
Rowan Plumbing
Westinghouse
Amt
Kathy McMeekin
First National Bank
of Osceola
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