Osceola Chamber outlines plans and notices of 90th birthday
The Osceola Chamber of Commerce met at L and M Cafe to vote joining the State Chamber of Commerce. Reports covered the Good Samaritan Retirement Village fund gap, a barn demolition, upcoming March 26 farmer meeting, printing progress, and a bond issue for the elementary school. The athletic banquet is set for March 16 with Joe Patrick as speaker, and a Ted Williams film followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Chamber of Commerce
State Chamber of Commerce
Raymond Kepner
Good Samaritan
Marlin Johnson
C. of C
Joe Patrick
Ted Williams
Leichliter Gustafson Tie The Knot In Colorado Springs
Brigitte M. Leichliter and Sst. Gary J. Gustafson wed on February 10 at 3 p.m. in Colorado Springs. Gustafson, stationed at Fort Carson, Colo., is the son of Mark Gustafson.
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Brigitte M. Leichliter
Gary J. Gustafson
Colorado Springs
Colo
Gary
Ft. Carson, Colo
Mark Gustafson
Osceola Lions Club March of Dimes Drive Nets $601
The Osceola March of Dimes campaign raised 601.04 with funds from memorial gifts 25, club gifts 23.50, school cards 37.65, rural canvass 188.08, town canvass 246.41, coin collectors 32.53, benefit ball 40.80, teens basketball profits 9.15. The effort involved 12 rural collectors and cooperation from Chamber of Commerce Osceola teens and Osceola Schools with Lions members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Osceola
Lions
Osceola March of
Lions Club
Dividend Day at Co-op Oil Ass'n Osceola station
Co op Oil Ass n Polk County holds Dividend Day at Osceola station on Tuesday March 6 offering special prices on most items and cash refunds totaling 59000. Door prizes and free coffee are available plus tips on fertilizer issues from Laverne Gentry. Dividend Days also set for March 8 in Stromsburg and March 7 in Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Co-op Oil Ass’n
Polk County
Osceola
Laverne Gentry
Columbus
Stromsburg
Polk
Cheerie Sisters 4-H Club Reorganizes At Buresh Home
The Cheerie Sisters 4-H Club held a reorganization meeting at the home of Barbara Shirley and Mary Buresh. Marilyn Oberg was elected President with Phyllis Nyberg as Vice President and Barbara Buresh as Secretary. Anne Dunn became Treasurer and Kathy Pliefke was named News Reporter. Projects for next year were discussed.
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Cheerie
Barbara
Shirley
Mary Buresh
Marilyn Oberg
Phyllis Nyberg
Barbara Buresh
Anne Dunn
Kathy Pliefke
Women's City Bowling Tourney Winners Named
Winners of the February Women s City Bowling Tournament held at Lorre Lanes include Team Harold s Thrift Way Florence Bowe Dolly Bond Lydia Johnson Mildred Snodgrass and Mavis Rowan. Doubles Vera Herrmann and Mildred Hewitt All Events Annette Magorian Singles Carol Schmoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorre Lanes
Harold
Osceola Downs St. Edward in District Tourney Opener
Osceola cruised past St. Edward 69 to 27 in the Class C District Tournament first round at Aquinas School in David City on February 21. Headlee led with 18 points and Miley added 16 as Osceola built a 21-10 lead after one quarter and expanded to 31-19 at halftime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola
St. Edward
Bulldogs
Aquinas
David City
Beavers
St. Edward’s
Steve Headlee
Larry Miley
Cotter
Frizzell
Gondringer
Headlee
Johnson
Miley
Richards
Rodene W
Studley
St. Edward Fg
Hasselbalcht
Anderson Uw
Koerber
East
Butler
East Butler
Bulldog
Osceola Candidates Enter County Races
Primary filings show Donald D. Johnson of Osceola seeking County Commissioner District 2 on the Republican ticket. Louis A. Hastert of Shelby filed February 23 for County Assessor on the Democratic ticket and is current mayor and School District 32 treasurer. Ray Conrad of Osceola filed as a Democratic candidate for Dist. 2 County Commissioner.
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Donald D. Johnson
Osceola
Johnson
Louis A. Hastert
Shelby
Hastert
Ray Conrad
Osceola Cleaners to Launch New Feature Column
Starting next week Dean Buffington of the Osceola Cleaners will write a feature column for the Osceola Record. The column will cover professional dry cleaning hints extra services offered and the capabilities of a professional plant. Watch for it next week.
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Dean Buffington
The
Osceola Cleaners
Osceola Record
Social events planned by local fraternal groups
J O O F Lodge meets Tuesday March 5. Busy Belles Extension Club hosted by Mrs Keith Houderscheldt on March 7. N E B O Bridge Club meets March 6 with Mildred Snodgrass. Card party for all Rebekahs Odd Fellows and guests Friday March 2 at I O O F basement 7 30 P M prizes. Wesley Chapel Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon at Mrs Edith Richards home.
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J. O. O. F. Lodge
Keith Houderscheldt
Belles Extension Club
N. E. B. O. Bridge Club
Mildred Snodgrass
Wesley Chapel Missionary Society
Edith Richards
Bob Hrouda Posts High 663 Series at Larre Lanes
Bob Hrouda of the Gambles team bowled a 663 three game series at Larre Lanes Tuesday night. It is the highest individual series since the Alley opened years ago. He credits a bit more speed and a new bowling technique learned on a Florida trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hrouda
Gambles
Larre Lanes
Bob
Florida
Osceola Farm Appreciation Day Draws Crowd at Implement Co
A large crowd attended Osceola Implement Company Farm Appreciation Day last Saturday. Attendees viewed film selections from Minneapolis Moline and Oliver Corporation representatives, enjoyed coffee and doughnuts, and watched prize drawings including a Deluxe Mixall and an Automatic Electric Can Opener. Bill Bugbee visits. Phi Mu Alpha singers, including Bill, placed third in the college K Show with 18 acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osceola Implement Company
Dick Bousteadt
Minneapolis Moline
Skeenkins
Oliver Corporation
Dale Dunn
Vernon Boden
Bill Bugbee
Kearney
Phi Mu Alpha Singers
Bill
Obituary Roll Includes Local Residents at Annie Jeffrey Memorial
A memorial list from Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital records multiple local deaths and hospital treatments. Names include Gertrude Quick Silver Creek, Mrs. I. D. Huston Osceola, Lena Schaal Osceola, Henry Samuelson Osceola, David Jacobson Stromsburg, and Grover Nelson Stromsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Quick
Silver Creek
John P. Micek
Shelby
Alex Adelson
Stromsburg
I. D. Huston
Osceola
Phyllis Carlson
David Jacobson
Ralph Jones
Cordell Lewis
Ben Wagner, Jr
Shelby Charles Kubas
W. E. Bahr
Lena Schaal
Tres
Robert Mooney
Baby Boy
Leonard Wieseman
Elsie Wallace
Louis Wagner
Gresham
Erwin Anderson
Bertha Bahr
George Geier
Charles Ehn
Lowell Calhoon
Benedict
Channa Ericson
Polk
David Cerny
Grover Nelson
Arthur Heiden
York
Lloyd Scow
Tommy Kopetzky
Larry Golden
Osceola-Valparaiso Bulldogs Clinch Second in District Tourney
Osceola beat Valparaiso 70-53 to secure second place as Miley and Richards led with 17 points apiece. Valparaiso had three starters fouled out and another with four fouls, while Osceola built a 40-26 halftime edge.
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Valparaiso
Blue and Gold Banquet Honors Cub Scouts and Leaders
The Blue and Gold Banquet on February 20 at St. Vincent's Hall featured Toastmaster Sheldon Bond and Reverend Hawkins delivering the invocation. Dens performed skits themed Parade of Presidents, while Glen Green awarded a charter, participation banner, timely registration ribbon, and membership cards to Cub Scouts. Awardsman Dale Hiemer presented pins, denner stripes, and various badges to multiple scouts including Tony Mulford, Randy Bond, Michael Larson, Jonny Hiemer, and Terry Lewis.
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St. Vincent’s Hall
Sheldon Bond
Hawkins
Glen Green
Harold Klingman
Dale Hiemer
Linden Mulford
Denner
Tony Mulford
Randy Bond
Jerry Cerny
Michael Larson
Jonny Hiemer
Terry Lewis
City and School Caucuses Held Tuesday Night
City caucus nominated Marlin Johnson for mayor and Ray Sedlak and Orval Eikenhorst for north and south ward council seats. Earl Watts named for south ward seat for one year. School caucus nominated Wesley Peterson Paul Monson Paul Walgren and Sheldon Bond for board of education. Watts declined. April election will choose the two new members with the most votes.
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Marlin Johnson
Ray Sedlak
Orval Eikenhorst
Earl Watts
South Ward
Board of Education
Wesley Peterson
Paul Monson
Paul Walgren
Sheldon Bond
Drivers Taxed For Night Speeding In Nebraska County Notices
A list of motorists from several towns including Rising City Schuyler and Fremont faced fines for night speeding and related offenses. Fines ranged from 11 to 75 dollars plus costs, with speeds quoted from 59 to 74 mph. Some entries note improper passing or other violations and list the issuing trooper or local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry R. Richards
Fairchild
Shelby
Highway 81
Thomas L. Sterup
Schuyler
Roy G. Dinsdale
Palmer
Robert G. Pickard
Fremont
William A. Scarborough
St. Paul
Leon L. Cynova
Columbus
James A. Pulver
Heartwell
Jerome J. Meister
Bellwood
Robert D. Lieg
York
Don R. Casares
Grand Island
James P. Kondes
Omaha
William J. Misner
Marion B. Vanis
David City
Walter A. Sass
Kennard
Virgil Hutt
Stromsburg
James L. Hutt
Robert L. Sasser
Belleville
Kan
Joseph L. Norton
Richard R. Griffith
Wren Sherwood Family Dinner and Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs Wren Sherwood took their son and wife the Wally Sherwoods out to dinner Thursday evening. The remainder of the evening was spent at the Sherwood home in Stromsburg celebrating Mrs Wally Sherwood s birthday.
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Wren Sherwood
Wally Sherwoods
Sherwood
Stromsburg
Mrs
Wally Sherwood
Engaged Sandra Pearson plans August wedding
Osceola couple Mr and Mrs H W Pearson announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra Kay to Michael R Ramirez of Omaha. Sandra teaches in Clear Lake Iowa. Michael is a senior at Nebraska State Teachers College Peru majoring in Physical Education. An August wedding is planned.
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H. W. Pearson
Osceola
Sandra Kay
Michael R. Ramirez
Mike Ramirez
2601
X Street
Omaha
Miss Pearson
Nebraska State Teachers College
Peru
Clear Lake
Iowa
Ramirez
Angling Sender Wins Recognition in Metropolis Miami Tourney
Robert Hrouda of Osceola earned recognition for good sportsmanship after catching and releasing eight barracuda during the Metropolitan Miami Fishing Tournament. He fished with Captain C. R. Reagan aboard the Cay Sal out of Key West. The conservation-focused event runs through April 15.
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Robert Hrouda
Osceola
Miami
C. R. Reagan
Cay Sal
Key West
Service enlistment announcement for Kreis in Omaha
Larry Gail Kreis son of Mr and Mrs Luther Kreis of Stromsburg left Tuesday February 20 to be inducted into the armed forces of the United States in Omaha.
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Larry Gail Kreis
Luther Kreis
Stromsburg
Omaha
Armed Forces of
United States
Bloodmobile Reminder in Osceola Monday
The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Osceola at the H. S. Auditorium on Monday March 5 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Walk-ins are appreciated if you have no appointment. LETS MEET OUR QUOTA.
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Red Cross
Osceola
H. S. Auditorium
Real Estate Transfers in Stromsburg and Osceola
Anna M. Ahlquist transfers East 25 acres of S4- SE12-14-3 to Verner E. Ahlquist. Dewey Sigler and wife convey West 25 feet of Lot 4 Block 2 Smiths 1st addition to Ray A. Conrad and wife in Osceola. Harold Walstead and wife sell Lots 7 and 8 Block 8 Smiths 5th Addition to Joseph F. Tomasiewicz and wife. Milton Anderson transfers Lot 7 Block 1 Original Town Stromsburg to Wilbur L. Anderson and wife. Roy D. Hedlund transfers Lot 1 Block 2 Bostrom's Subdivision Stromsburg to the City of Stromsburg.
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Anna M. Ahlquist
Verner E. Ahlquist
Dewey Sigler
Ray A. Conrad
Smith
Osceola
Harold Walstead
Joseph F. Tomasiewicz
A. Milton Anderson
Wilbur L. Anderson
Cookie Gals 4 H Club Meets At Leader's Home
The Cookie Gals 4 H Club gathered on a Saturday in February at Mrs Esther Wagner's home. Miss Shirley Cox presented a film on Line and Proportion and spoke on color line and design for different figure types. Mothers of members attended as special guests. Connie Stromberg News Reporter.
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Cookie Gals
Esther Wagner
Shirley Cox
Connie Stromberg
Polk County March of Dimes Royalty crowned in 1962
On February 17 Polk County teenagers chose David Kubicek and Dat Krumbach of Shelby as the 1962 March of Dimes King and Queen. Attendants were Lynn Anderson and Margie Ransom. The event raised about $240 for the March of Dimes with 250 attendees and thanks extended to schools, superintendents, donors, and sponsors.
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Polk County
David Kubicek
Dat Krumbach
Shelby
Lynn Anderson
Margie Ransom
Osceola
Richard Lewis
Linda Mentink
Stromsburg
Bere Hahn
Linda Johnson
Polk
Richard Pehrson
Dana Vincent
Miss Waller
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Leichliter
Gustafson
March of Dimes
Co-op Oil
Cheerie Sisters
4-H Club
Record
Union Pacific
Osceola Implement Farm
Annie Jeffrey Memorial Hospital Hospital News
Leonard Girardin
Thousand Oaks
Calif
Tressie Brown
Annie Jeffrey Hospital
Osceola Fg
Siete Richards
Cotter Penne
Renee
Steve Breer
Ee Studley
Randy Wae
Rodene
Hellerich
Pearson
Tsié
Hotovy
A. Hurt
Lavicky Novak
Rejda — l'Yindrick, D
Sandra Kay Pearson
State Department of Education
Polk County March of Dimes Royalty
Larry Waller
Jill Smith
County
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